Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 12, Petersburg, Pike County, 27 July 1900 — Page 1

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M. L. Heathman of Glezen, town 3’esterday on business. Joel Evans of Marion township, was in town Tuesday on business. Peter Hoffman and wife of Branch, were the quests of their son in this city over Sunday. Fort Don’t forget L. V. Colvin whejn you want to buy shoes and hats, for j|ie has got them and the right kind. J2-tf “W. T. Phillips of Oakland City, was here this week on business. He was postmaster of that place during (Cleveland’s last term of office Charles Finley, a refugee frotp Kentucky whom Governor Mount ijefuses a requisition for, has started a republican paper at Penville, Jay county. • llains have been plentiful during the week. Farmers are complaining that the rains have injured the wheat which is in shock and the oat crop which has not yet been cut. Paul McGowan, a painter, was arrested Tuesday evening by Marshal Backes for assault and battery on William Garland, and taken before Squire Brady. The Squire assessed a tine of $2 and costs. 4-Jt has been demonstrated by experience that consumption can be presented by the early use of One Minute Cough Cure. This is the favorite remedy for coughs, colds, croup, asthma, grippe and all thiojat and lung troubles. Cutqs quickly. Stearnes drug company. . . * t Next Thursday night the city council meets in regular session, and at which timethe contract for thb water works, plant will be let. It is understood that two propositions have been made to the board to put in the plant. On what terms and franchise the contract is to be let has not yet been made known.

p Attention Comrades.—The old soldiers of Pike county, Indiana, will hold their annual meeting on the 4th day of August, 1900, at the court house ] at Petersburg, Indiana, at 2 o’clock j in the afternoon, Business of im-: .portanee requires the presence of every old soldier in the county at this meeting. A cordial kivitatipn is extended to the returned soldiers of the , V Cuban and Philippine wars, and to the Womans Relief Corps, to join’with us in our annual liurrah. By command of w. E. Chappell, Col. M. J. Brady, Agt.

li. K. Rladish transacted business at Evansville Wednesday. • * 0 Willis McCarty, living- near Glezen, was in town Wednesday on business. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watch maker. Petersburg-. All work guaranteed. 28* Perr}’ Corn, James Bolling- apd^ Thomas Nelson of Marion township, were in the citv last Friday. Max Blitzer, proprietor of the New York Store, has taken in a new clerk. The little fellow arrived Tuesday and weighed ten pounds. Herman Muir, who was injured recently at the Cresent Printing .company, is in a serious condition. An operation was performed on his knee Sunday.—Evansville Courier. The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons since our last report: -». < Marion’C. Plummer and Minnie Cham-e. Mac k Woodman and Edith Warner. Willie J, Whitman and Eva A. Harkness. John Trimbuv and Marv Ann Abel. Rufus Hightower and Lit tie Walton. A poor young man in Washington thinks he received a proposal from awealthy young lady because she invited him to “come in out of the rain.” It might he construed, but the fact that he forgot to blush and say, “This is so sudden!” renders his chances to recover damages very remote. Notice.—The annual meeting of the Logan -cemetery association will be hold at the cemetery, Wednesday, August 1, 1900, for the purpose of electing a trustee. There.will be good speakers present and a basket dinner at the noon hour. There will be preaching services morning and evening. J. P. Hargrave. Pres. E. B. Whitehead, Sec.

Aixc xuu w as uisc ijiursuay afternoon for The erection of the Masonic Temple to Moore & Son of Danville, Illinois, the contract pricebeing' $11,818.50. There were several bids in which ranged as high as $15,000. Work was begun Mondaj7 morning excavating the cellar. The new building will be 55x105 aud two stories high. The upper rooms will boused for lodge purposes by the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders. Each room will be 26x00, and in the rear of these rooms will be a banquet hall 19x40. There will be two fine business rooms on the first floor each 26x105. The building will be one of the finest in the city and modern in every particular.’

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. Short Paragraphs Items Briefly ToldC'oncernlng the People. John a Dedmanof Cafo. was in town Saturday on business. Max Blitzer is making low prices on all merchandise during July. Men’s plaid work Waists only 24c. 12-2 Star Ci.othincwHousk. Deputy Sheriff Mount made a business trip to Monroe township yesterday. ____ L. V. Colvin displays the finest line of straw hats in Petersburg, the latest things. • 52-tf Circuit court adjourned last Saturday. The next term will convene in November. If you are looking for clothing it will pay you to visit the New York Store. Prices very low. Mrs. Sue Taft and daughter of Warsaw, Kentucky, are the guests of John O. Davis and family.

\Y. L. Barrett and L.V. Colvin went to Cincinnati Monday to buy fall and winter growls for their stores. The ball club of this place went to Littles yesterday afternoon to play the crack team of that place. Mrs. Edith Dude of Bruceville, Martin county, is visiting Mrs. Clara Townsend at Algiers this week. Money to Loan,—Furnish your abstract and get your money the same day. Mary M. Glezesj, Sec. Superintendent Crimes will hold a teachers’ examination in this city Saturday at the city school building. There are no better pills made than DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Always prompt and certain. Stearnes’ drug company. * Ben Humphrey, Henry Sutton, John Yager, Frank Chapman and William Mason of Monroe township, were in the city last Friday attending court. Hon. John W. Spencer of Vanderi burg county, has announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for congress. There are now three candidates, Dillon, Brownlee and Spencer._ Rev. Alex Coble and wife and Mrs. D. M. Shawhan of Madison township, left Monday for Brooklyn, where they will attend Bethany assembly, which is now in session. Marshal Fettinger of Winslow, was ra the city . Saturday on official business. He is making one of the best officers Winslow ever had and is making many friends as an official. When you are passing L. V. Colvin’s store step in and see those pretty imperials, English squares, puffs, tecks, bat wing strings, bat wing bows, club strings, club bows and wash ties of all kinds. __ 52-tf Hon. T. H. Dillon left yesterday morning for a trip over the district looking after his interests for the democratic nomination for congressman. The convention takes place next Thursday. Dr. R. W. Harris, Arch Woolvington and wife, James Way and wife, Mrs. Ella Lett, Mrs. Wes Coleman, Mrs. Clara Townsend, and Messrs Everett Meyers and Dan Bell of Algiers, visited the Sulphur Springs last week. Card of Thanks.—We desire to return our thanks to the many friends who so kindly rendered assistance and waited upon in the late illness of W. J. Conger. These acts of kindness shall never be forgotten. Mrs. w. J. Conger, Mrs. Theo. Johnson, The Indianapolis Press speaks of the timber industry in southern Indiana, and says that the price of timber has so fallen that there is nothing in it any more. The price of quartered oak has fallen $15 on the 1,000 feet, and other kinds in proportion. There is scarcely any demand whatever for timber at any price.

vunc a uurnuer ui r'lKe coun- j ty people will attend the congressional convention at Evansville next Thursday. Pike county will have 26 votes in the convention. Following are the delegates from the several townships: §• Lockhart—W. S. Corn, Monroe Fettinger and J. L. Bass. Monroe—Fred A. Butler. Thomas Connor and Vinson France. 5 Logan—Peter R. Miller. Clay—R. A. Hyneman. Marion—Lyman B. Cook and Sasser Sullivan. Madison—Peyton Burkhart. Washington—E. A.-Ely, Harry Ault, M. L. Heathman and Charles Paul. Patoka—C. M. Rilev. Everett Wiggs. J. H. McConnell and Wash Ashby. Jefferson—John L. Braden, W. J. Abbott and H. L. Arnold.

Miss Vena Brewis visited with friends at Evansville this week. J. P. Hargrave of Iva, was in the city Saturday on business. L. V. Colvin would like to see the man that can't be fit in underwear, tf Elmer ^nman and wife visited relatives at Oakland City last Sunday. The will of the late William J. Conger was probated in the clerk’s office Wednesday. " Cones Bass’ union made overalls are the best: try a pair: for sale by Star Clothing House. 12-2 Ceorge B. Ashby, the attorney, re-' turned yesterday morning from a business trip to Shoals. Elmer Woolsey and family of near Arthur, were the guests of relatives in the city over Sunday. J. W. Thomas, manager of the telephc exchange, is laid up with a badly sprained ankle this week.

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are for liver and bowel troubles. Never gripe. Stearnes' drug company. * Frank Taylor was at home this week from Sullivan, where he has been for several weeks on business. Greatly reduced prices on all men's straw hats to close them out quick* i, 12-2 Star C lothing House) Dr. Charles Little and wife and lf)r. Harry Little of Evansville, were the guests of Clark Whitman and wife over Sunday. One Minute Cough Cure is the ouly harmless remedy that produces immediate results. Try it. Stearnes’ drug company. * Isaac Higgins, who fell one day last week while at work on the Hammond building and fractured two ribs, is around again on the streets. Captain D. F. Allen was nominated Tuesday by the Ninth district democrats for congress by acclamation. The captain is now in the Philippines, M. M. ltice of Winslow, while in the city last Friday was taken suddenly sick. He was very ill for a short time, but was able to go home that evening. For burns, injuries, piles and skin diseases use DeWitt’s Witch Hazel $alve. It is the original. Counterfeits may be offered. Use only DeWitt's. Stearnes’drug company. * The eighteen-months-old child of James Duncan, who was killed in the Ayrshire mines last week, died Wednesday night. Interment at the White church cemetery yesterday afternoon. Frank Thomas, cashier of the Winslow bank, was in the city Monday on business. He says that the doings at Winslow next week will be largely attended arid that a big time is expected. Prominent speakers will be present and make addresses during the three days. Wilmington. 111., Sept. 21, 1898. W. B. Caldwell, Dear Sir:—I take great pleasure in addifig my testimony as to the efficacy of Syrup of Pepsin as used in our home. We use it in all case of indigestion and constipation. Respectfully! Eva J. Sweet, Nurse Soldiers’ Widows’ Home. Oliphant Drug Co. j There is a law providing for cutting weeds" along the country roadside. The farmer who mows the weeds off of his side of the road within the time prescribed by law is paid for the time required to do the work by receiving credit on his road tax for it. In case lie does not mow them the supervisor may hire it done and add the cost to his taxes. This ^ a matter that ought to engage the attention of every farmer in the country.

Last Thursday afternoon, James Duncan, a driver employed in the Ayrshire coal mines, was almost instantly killed. He was taking out several cars loaded with coal when there was a heavy fall of slate which fell on him and the mule he was driv-< ing. He was terribly mashed about the breast and hips and lived only about ten minutes after the accident. Workmen at once set to work removing the slate and stone, and it was More than an hour before the body could be taken out. He had been employed in the mines for a number of ^ears and was an industrious and hardworking young man. He leaves a wife and one child. The day before he had taken out a $1,000 insurance policy in the United Homes of America. He was a member of the United Mine Workers, which order conducted the funeral services on Friday.

LOCAL BREVITIES. The News (iathered From Various l'arts of the County. Dr. J. T; Kime was at Evansville on business Monday. Go to H. H. TislOtV for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* Curran Dillon of Winslow, is the latest republican candidate for sheriff. A. H. Taylor and W. A. Oliphant transacted business at Evansville last Monday. Sherman Dering returned from Loogoogee last Saturday, where he had been buying lumber. Men’s tailor-made suits, in black and light colors, wor th $12..*»0, for $7!*»0, at the New. York Store. ’ Hon. T. H. liillon attended the democratic ratification meeting at Evansville last Thursday night. Men’s slippers that were $l.uO and $1.7*) reduced to $1.2*"> a pair. 12-2 Star Cumnxo House.

The Winslow bal. team won from the Petersburg midgets at this place last Thursday by a score of 6 to 13. The coal mines at Littles are shut down for th6 present. Extensive repairs are being- made and a new tip house erected. If you are,going tej do any trading, don’t matter how small or how large, it will he to your advantage to call at the New* York Store. George H. McAtee. John Gross and G. A. Burkhart, three of the staunch democrats of Madison township, were in the city Saturday on business.— Don’t fail to attend the great nmrk down sale of men’s odd suits at the Star Clothing House. Big values at little prices is their niotto during this sale. 12-2 Sheriff Ridgway and' family will leave for Hydetown, Pennsylvania, this week where they will visit Mr. Ridgway’s parents. They will be absent for several weeks. Pnion services of the several church denominations of the city will be held at the C. P. church Sunday night. Rev. J. W. Elder will conduct the services. The public cordially invited to attend. Last Saturday night, the large frame barn of Isaac Crecelius of Logan township, was totally destroyed by fire. The barn contained a large amount of wheat, hay and farming implements. The loss will reach $1800, with $800 insurance. The cause of the lire is unknown^ Home-Seekers' Excursion Rates. —July llth, August Tt.h and 21st, the L. E. & St. L- C. It. It. will sell round trip, tickets to wester a, southwestern and northwestern states at greatly reduced rates. Inquire of agents for full particulars. , . F. Hurt, Agent,Oakland City. The Federal Labor union of this city at its last meeting decided to observe labor day, September 4th, with a monster picnic. Committees have been appointed to make arrangements for the day’s exercises It will be one of the biggest picnics held here for many years. A. big oarbecue will be one of the features. Particulars will be given in aTuthre issue. The law holds both maker and circulator of a counterfet equally guilty. The dealer who sells you a dangerous counterfeit of DeVVit :’s Witch Ha?el Salve risks your life to make a little larger profit. You can not trust him. DeWitt’s is the only genuine and original Witch Hazel Salve*, a well kno wn cure for piles and all skin diseye*s. See that your dealer gives you D>> Witt’s Salve. Stearnes’ drug- company. _’ *

The following is the program of thej» entertainment to be^ given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church at. the Auditorium this (Friday) evening. Music. f 1. May Queen..John Gullicl.: Mauls of Honor—Helm and Ruth bidwards. Merle Alexander; Leca Limn. Pages—Thomas Tracy, Willie Drof. 2. What's the Odds so Long as You're Happv'? Bruce Stearnes.Ruth 'Dtsii’ing and Leonce" Ashby. 3. The Circle of the Ceritu ty ....___ — ...Maude Harrell. Mrs. Gus Muir’ 1. Ages ..... 5. Little Alabama Coon... 6. Pantomime—“Almost Estranged". ?..."Ye Little Folks” 7. Old Fashioned Girl. .....Lida Rodger.-.: 8. Recitation—“A Naughty Girl’s View of Life".....Miss Hattie Brooks 9. The New Woman at Home..... 10. The Courtship of Miles Standish,-. • — .Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curlu 11. A Bridal Scene... Music. 12. Home. Sweet Home.... 13. An African Hunt — . 114. Maud Muller.. Bessie Dillon. ■15. Morning and Evening.._. Music. 16. Matinal..—'.Bessie Dillon: 17. A Mathematical Problem .. 18. Evangeline. Miss Eva Beasley f 11». Interviewing Mrs. Brows...:.

G, J. Nichols was at Loogootee last Saturday ori business. 3 5 You will lind the best stock of shoes’ in Petersburg at Max Blitzer's. Buy a union-made shirt from L. V. Colvin. All colors, all sizes and all prices. - /- ; ■ ./ . 52-tf Charle# Procter and wife of Uniou City, are the gpests of James S. McCoy and other relatives. ? Hon. DeWitt Q. Chappell of Evansville, Sundayed in the city visiting his mother and other relatives. ~ We have a few pair boys knee,pants to close out at 10c a pair, for ages 5 to 10. Star ( loth inti Hou.sk. Wantkd. -Girt for general housework,.in small" family. Good steady position: German girl preferred. Call at this office. Charles Seebren moved his family to Bedford last week. He has a position with the water works company of that city as engineer.

The Democrat office is headquarters for job printing of all kinds. We do all classes of work and keep a large stock of stationery in stock, Mrs. if E. Carlisle living three miles northeast of Algiers, will sell at public sale on Saturday. August 251h. horses, cattle. hog|. and farming implements. V Mrs. Mary Mooreand son of Temple. Texas, are visiting relatives in the city. She is, the daughter of the late Dunk Hutchins, who was marshal of this city many wears ago; > Judge E. A. Ely and wife will leave about the middle of August for Whitcomb Springs. New Mexico, and visit their son Harry, who has been their since last fall. They will be absent until sometime in October. Specials. Men's summer undershirt. 15c each: Men’s ribbed top cotton sox. 5c pair: Men’s best grade Hat arm bands, 5c pair: Men’s suspenders good, web, 5>e pair: Men's camlet pants. 45c pair. Star Clothing h6use. Last Saturday evening, Harry Cummins, a young man living west of town, "-tanked up” on old Kentucky and wanted to fight. Marshal Backes escorted him to Squire Tucker's office, where he pleaded guilty and was fined •$1 add costs. IA number of, the young people of the city were bent on having a picnic Tuesday afternoon in the Hornady park, but the rains prevented and not to be outdone the Hisgen hall was engaged. A line supper was served and dancing and other amusements were engaged in until a late hour. Lumber for SAle.--We are now prepared to supply customers with the best grades of lumber. House and barn patterns specialties. Our new planer does the very finest work. Call and see us before you place an order for rough or .dressed lumber. !M Jacob Bowers & Sox. Otwell. About thirty members of the lodge of Federation of Labor-came down from Petersburg last h’riday evening to assist in completing the organization of the lodge ,here. The local lodge was organized in good shape with over 1(X) charter members, and is now ready for business.—Oakland City Journal.

The republicans of Washington township will meet at the court house in this city Saturday to nominate a to'wnsfcip ticket. The light is beginnings to warm up for the nomination for trustee.* The candidates for the several places on the ticket are as follows: por trustee, O. C. Shandj', Dr. W. H. Link, George E. King and Albert Preston. For assessor, John T. I tobling and Charles K. Milev. For justice of the peace, Fla Moore. A new coal company has been organized in this county, articles of incorporation having been 0 filed with i the secretary of state last week. The | style of the company is The Aberdeen coal company and with a capital stock inf $2.">,<kXk Tne company has already v ■opened up a mine along the Air Line * railroad in -Patoka township, two ^ miles west of Ayrshire. The officers i| of the new company are: S. W. Little. president: Sol Frank, vice-presi-dent: Clarence Whitman, secretary and treasurer: Cl,ark Whitman, gen- | eral manager. The directorate con- [ sists of the above named gentlemen i and Andrew Dodds, who is also mine . superintendent. The company has a large body of land and is working a r splendid vein of coal, which is live ij feet thick. About twenty men are’ : now employed and during the next I sixty days a much larger force will fi be put ta work. > i