Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 13, Petersburg, Pike County, 3 August 1900 — Page 1

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Clark Brewster of Augusta, was in the city last Saturday on business. John R. Fettinger of Patoka township, was in town Wednesday on business. W. H. Stull of Phelan, Tennessee, j is visiting his mother at is seriously ill. , Mrs. W. H. Foreman and children ; have returned from their visit to rel-: atives at Greentown. Men's slippers that were $1.50 and $1.55 reduced to $1.25 a pair. 12-2 Star Clothing House. Work is going right along on the ; new Main street buildings. The brick 1 work on the new blocks will be finished next week. Superintendent Grimes of Sophia, held a teachers’ examination in the city last Saturday. There were 54 applicants for license.

It will surprise you to experience the benefit obtained by using- the dainty and famous little pills known as DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Stearnes’ drug- company. * * The annual conference of the U. B. church will be held at Gup creek church, Lockhart township.beginning on the hth of August and continuing three days. Bishop Floyd of Dublin, will preside. George Pancake, aged about forty years, one of ‘’the industrious farmers and citizens of' Clay township, died last Thursday night of consumption. The funeral services -were conducted by Elder J. W. Richardson at Little Zion church Saturday morning. An exchange from one of our neighboring counties says the chinch bugs are so thick in its section that after devastating one field, they tear down the rail fence between it and the next field and chew it up for toothpicks. If they hit this section like that there will-be a scarcity of winter fire wood for some people. Fletcher Coonrod was badly injured last Friday morning. He with others were engaged in putting up hay when one of the large poles 'fell striking him on the head and back. He was was immediately brought to town and taken to Dr. Link’s office where his injuries were dressed. He had a bad scalp wound on the back of the head and bruises on the back and it is feared that he suffered injuries to the spine. He is in a serious condition but there are hopes of his recovery.

Miss Lillian Coonrod is visiting; friends at Martinsville this week. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watch maker, Petersburg-. All work guaranteed. , 28* Mel Cowens and Robert Hyneman °f Clay township, transacted business in the ci|y Tuesday. The one-year-old child of John Shrodes of Union, died Saturday night. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. * Mothers endorse it, children like it, old folks use it. We refer to One Minute Cough Cure, j It will quickly cure all throat and iung troubles. Stearnes* drug company. * Mrs, John Hoopenkemp of Pikeville, died Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held Monday morning and interment at Cup Creek cemetAy. Sh& leaves a husband and two small children to mourn their loss.

1 here were several lights last Saturday during and after the republican convention in the city. A result of the “perfect harmony*’ which prevailed in the convention. The damages were very slight to the combatants, however. Theodore Taylor and John Miller, two young men of Lockhart township, were lodged in jail Saturday to lay out tine and costs. They were tried Friday for riot before Squire DavisJ who assessed a tine of $1.00 and costs against each one of them. IT is r£ported that the postal department has under consideration a plan whereby the names of postoffices shall be placed upon stamps where sold. This idea is to provide means of identification when stamp% are stolen from any post office, and also to pre* vent boycotting any postoffice, a practice in some of the smaller towns of the country. Samuel H. Fettinger was in the city Friday last and authorized us to say ^that he will not be a candidate before the democratic convention for the nomination of sheriff. He has for several years been superintendent of the county infirmary and as his time expires next week and with his moving to another location and not having the time to make the canvass in [ the limited time he has concluded not 1 to allow his name to go before the | convention. He thanks his friends I for their many kind words of enconr- ' agements throughout the county.

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. Short Paragraphs Items Briefly Toldi oncoming the People. pr. Clark of Otwell, was in town Wednesday on business. George Abbott of Otwell, was in the city Wednesday on business. John Budd of Iva. transacted business in the city Monday morning. Thomas W. Hurst, near Winslow, transacted business in the city Tuesday. \ ' Mrs. Henry Kickrich has returned from a visit with relatives at Lynnville. NathanielGilham of Jefferson township, was in the city Wednesday on business. George and Mrs, Stellings are rejoicing over the arrival of a tine boy at their home..

Cones BasaT union made overalls are the best: try a pair: for sale by Star Clothing House. 12-2 Hew \Y. S. Kader and wife of Mt. Vernon, were the guests of G. J. Nichols and wife this week. Money to Loan.—Fyrnish your ab- ; stract and get your money the same day. Mary M. Glkzen, Sec. The Petersburg band hare just received their new uniforms. The boys will make a neat appearance in parade. Don t fail to attend the great mark down sale of men's odd suits at the Star Clothing House. Big values at little prices is their motto during this sale. 12-2 Miss Stella Hollensworth of Indianapolis, who has been the guest of Mrs. | W. S. Biddle for several weeks, left Monday to visit with friends at Evansville. • * The entertainment given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church at; the auditorum last Friday evening was largely attended and a success in every way. Sam Akridge has the salt water bath pool fixed up iq fine shape and is now prepared to give warm baths. ■Call and see him at the pool at the foot of Main street.

The Hon. ,tohn Clark llidpath of Greencastle, one of the greatest historians of the age, died in New York City Tuesday evening. The remains will be taken to »his late home for interment. / Newton twig, aged .'>0 years, a resident of cht^towhship, died Saturday of consumption. The funeral was held Sunday and was conducted by Rev. Sappenfield. Interment at the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Union. ^ ; The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons since our last report: William C. Durham and Klvira Hurt. Franklin W. MctJM.uin and Mollie Holding. Walter It. Robinson and Bertha Keeton. The street carnival at Winslow is on in full blast and with a large attendance. Wednesday was the first day and will close Friday., A large number of Petersburg people attended yesterday and a large crowd will go today. It is a big success. George D. Martin has Handed in his resignation to the town clerk as a member Jf the^own douncil from the Fourth ftml. Mr. Martin has been on the sick list for several months and unable to attend the meetings of the board. He left Monday for Sweet Sulphur Sprigs, where he will remain for several Weeks. Wm. J. Whitman and Eva A. Harkness were married by Rev. J as. B. Hayden, at Rev. Hayden's home last Sunday at (> o'clock p. m. Both parties live in Pike county. Mr. Whitman is the son of Mrs. Martha Whitman, and is a sturdy and prosperous young farmer. * The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Harkness, living?* near English chapel, and is a highly respected young lady. There were but a few relatives and near friends present at the wedding.—Oakland City Enterprise. 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 in the afternoon. Business of importance requires the presence of every old soldier in the county, at this meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to the returned soldiers of the Cuban and Phillippine wars, and to the Womans Relief Corps, to join with us in our annual hurrah. By command of W. E. Chappell,, Col. M. J. Brady, Agt.

Daniel Davis of Augusta, was in town Monday on business. The base ball team went to Winslow yesterday to play a game. Mrs. Howard Akridge visited relatives at Oakland City this week. Men's plaid work waists only 24c. 12-2 Star Clothino House. Miss Elma Feed of Monroe township, visited Miss Sarah Whitman t^is week. “ ^ Henry Hisgen of Albany. New York, is the guest of bis sister. Mrs. George j B. Ashby. Miss Nellie Coonrod returned last Saturday from a visit with friends at' Evansville. __{._■___ There will be no preaching services at the court house next Sunday. Sunday school at 9:15. John Richardson and William Hays of Marion township, were in the qjty last Saturday on business. The Misses Patterson of Madison township, attended the M. E. conference at Oakland City Tuesday. Quite a number of the colored people of this place attended the campmeeting at Vincennes last Sunday. Michigan Rye.—Car load will be here in ten days; retail at 7,3 cents per bushel. ft. E. Gladish. D. G. Farmer returned last week from western Iowa where he has been engagedin selling harvesting machinery. ■ The members of the Federal labor union of this city will attend the carnival at Winslow Friday. A large number of the members will attend. Itead the advertisements in the Democrat and patronize the advertisers. They have the goods and will; please you in style, quantity and price.

Mrs. Lou SaltmarsHh of Chicago, arrived here Monday and is the guest of Mesdames A. ,1. Smith and Henry Drof. She formerly, resided in this city, her- husband having edited the Press a number of years ago. The quicker }-ou stop a cough or cold the less danger there will be of fatal lung trouble. One Minute Cough Cure is the only harmlessxemedy that gives immediate results. You will like it. Stearnes’ drug- company. * l’rof. Harold Brewster of Monroe township.' was in the city last Saturday attending the teachers’ examination. He is one of the prominent educators of the county and will have charge of the Spurgeon schools during the coming year. In India, the land of famine, thou- ! sands die because they cannotobtain food. In America, the land of plenty | many suffer and die because they cannot digest the food they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.1 It instantly relieves and radically cures all stomach troubles. Stearnes’ drug company. * Among those who have paid their j subscriptions to the Democrat during the past few days are the following: AY. E. Lamb, New Castle bridge company, J. P. Hargrave, Elijah Whitelock, G. A. Burkhart, John Gross, George H. McAtee. Will A. Keel, Kipley Snyder, K. P. Tevault, J. A. Dedman, Smith Williams, Henry Altstadt, Willis McCarty, Albert Purcell, John K. Patterson, Dick Miller, John M. Cline, John H.Carlisle, Ira E. Kodgers, M. B. Thomas and Nathaniel Gilham.

W. L. Barrett and L. V. Colvin have | formed a partnership in the clothing ! and dry goods trad^- Mr, Barrett has | been engaged in ^ busiuessfor many I year^ until a few months^agi>\vvhen S fay destroyed his place of business apd entire stock of goods. Mr.'Colvin has been a resident of the city for ; a number of years and for the past j year has been engage# in the gents* j furnishing trade. The new hrm willj ; occupy the new building being erected j by Mr. Barrett, which will be ready in the next thirty days. The Democrat wishes the new firm success. I ' r — The fine farm residence of George i W. Grim was totally destroyed by fire | last Friday night, together with the contents, Mr. Grim and wife were in j this city at the time visiting their daughter and on Saturday morning left to visit their son. Dr. Grim, at Portersville, and did not learn of the loss of their home until noon of that day. The origin of the fire is unknown, and was not discovered by the neighbors until the house was nearly burned down. The stable which stood some distance away caught fire but was put out* The loss will reach &>,- 000 with $1,000 insurance. 1

LOCAL BREVITIES. The News leathered From Various Farts of the County. Re?. J. W. Elder is visiting friends in Illinois this week. Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* Rev. Harry Carpenter of- Otwell. was in the city Monday on business. R. N. Randerson, near town, visited his daughter at Oakland City tkis week. l^he encampment of the national guard held last week cost'The state *30.000. Milton McLaughlin of Jefferson township, was in the city last Saturday on business. A large^, number of young people weftt on a fishing excursion to White river Wednesday morning. Rich ifickson. the blacksmith, who moved to Oakland City a few months ago. has returned to Petersburg. Mrs. Frank Kime and son Roy are at Indianapolis, where the lattec'is taking treatment from a specialist. Greatly reduced prices on all men's straw hats to close them out quick. 12-2 Star ( lothixg House. Dr. E. J. Harris of this city! is a candidate for the nomination o<r coroner before the republican convention* J Rev. John Hargrave of iva, was in the city a few hours Monday while on his way to Oakland City to attend the! M. E. conference of the’ Evansville' district. \ ■Prof. M. B. Thomas of Union, was in the city Tuesday on business. He has engaged in the grocery business at that place. The Democrat wishes him success. Rev. W. S. Biddle. G. J. Nichols, O. M. Colvin and M. McC Stoops of this place, attended the M. E. conference at Oakland City Tuesday. The conference will be held here next year. Specials.—Men's summer undershirt. 15c'each: Men's ribbed top cotton sox. 5c pair: Men's best grade flat arm bands, 5c pair: Men's suspenders good web, fie pair: Men's camlet pants. 45c pair. Star Clothing House. The Winslow and Otwell base ball clubs played a game at the latter place last Friday. The game was well played ami resulted in a score of 10 to J in favor of Otwell. Three more games will be played, the last one in this city.

The democratfc congressional convention was held at Evansville yesterday afternoon. The Democrat g oes to press too early to give the result of the convention. A large delegation from this place left on the morning train to attend the convention and boom Hon, T. H. Dillon for the nomination. Millions will be spent in politic**, is year. We can't keep the c imthis paign going without money any more than we cad. keep the body vigorous without fo^d. Dyspeptics used, to starve themselves. Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you ealSand;. all the good food you want. It radically cures stomach troubles. Ste arn es drug company. * Mrs. Kate Coleman, wife of out worthy councilman, M. M. Coleman died at their home in the east end last Wednesday morning, of consump tion. She was .">2 years old the da\ she died, her death occuring on hei birthday. She was one of Caklan< City’s best citizens and had a large circle of frjends. She leaves a husband and a son. Warrick Coleman who resides at Winslow. The funera. took place Thursday ai^d.' ?feurial a . Coleman cemetery near Claybank in Pike county.—-Oakland City Enterprise. George J. Wellington, tira senior re* publican United States senator froc Maryland, has definitely announced his determination to oppose the re electionlof President McKinley, but; has not yet made up his mind in what; manner he will do it. In discussing his position Senator Wellington said “1 am unalterably and forever opposed to imperialism, which I shad tight with all my power, lam opposed to President McKinley becau&t he has deceived me in national affairs and I shall oppose his re-election. I j am not now prepared to state wha ; J part 1 shall take in the campaign, btr ; I will attend if possible the coming liberty congress at Indianapolis. I do not know whether I will suppor;i Bryan or not. There are some things | | about him that I do not approve.”

R. M. Gray of Otwell, was in the ci :y Tuesday on business. John H. Carlisle of Lockhart township, was in the city Monday on busint SS. % _ Hiram Collins of Marion township, he s had his* pension increased to $17 pt r month. foseph Shawhan of Gibson county, is risiting his brother James in this ci y this week. * | diumbus Burkhart of near Union, w; s in attendance at the M. K. eonfe ence^at Oakland City this week. Ve have a few pair boys kuee pants ^ to close out at 10c a pair, for ages 5 to 10. Star Clothing House. .'ou will never find any other pills so prompt and so pleasant as DeWitt's Li tie Karly Risers. Stearnes' drug Cc npany. * I'he date of the public sale of Mrs. M K. Carlisle of Jefferson township, h; i been changed from August 2*>th to1 the i*th. See notice in another cc umn. - ' ... - ’ ' >r. John H. Stork-of Stendal, was in the city Tuesday on business. The doctor enjoys a large practice in the sc.ith part of the county and is a very si ccessful practitioner.

The kid ball team of this city went ti» Winslow Tuesday to,play thejunU i"s of that place. The game was the bust ever played- there and required e even innings to decide, the Winslow t. ys winning by a score of b to lIOMK-SfciKKCKS' HxCURSIdN RATES. July 47th, August 7th and 21st. the V K. & St. L. C. it. R. will sell round t.ip tickets to western, southwestern 4c:id northwestern spates at greatly reduced rates, inquire of agents for fall particulars. J. F. Hi kt. Agent. Oakland City. ( --«- -- The town board meets this Thursday) evening. A member will be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ceorge D. Martin. One . of the important items of business is that of letting a contract to build a system of water works in the city this fall. There will be a large attendance of citizens at the meeting. AVe are in receipt of the catalogue - of Indiana university for the year just closed.. For the third time in the history of the institution the attendance • exceeded one thousand. F.very county in Indiana was represented. Those in attendance from this county were: From Petersburg. Charles 0>. Lemmon and James^I. liisley: Otwell. Alfred V. Hostetter: V el pep. Omar D. Smith. f Chinese are dangerous enemies, for ! they are treacherous. That's why all ; Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are dangerous. They look like DeWitt's. but instead of the ali-heal-i log witch hazel they ail contain ingredients lkible to irritate the skin and cause/blood poisoning. For piles, /injuries/and skin diseases use the riiiiiKil and genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, pany drug com

| Judge K. A. Ely. (^Petersburg. lad., one of the leading democrats of -Pike county, is in the city stopping at the liamdall. He sat as special judge in a cas? in the circuit court Wednesday. Judg'e idly says there will be a hot camp aign in Pike county this fail. He has' taken an active interest in first distr ict politics for many years and is ivt 11 known in Evansville. Judge Ely. ' ill leave in a few days accompanied by hi4«on for New Mexico, to see his .*>11 Harry, who went to the southwest a fe»v months ago for his health. He is improving nicely.— Evansville Courier. ; , The venrraole Mrs. Mary Underwood died at Friday morning, her home on Fa irview avenue, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. Her death was cue to old age. She had been confined to her bed for set- . eral month-. The leceased was born in Pike county, in U V-'. But came to Knox county when a child, and spent her life in Joh, Json township, until a few years ago .when she came to Vincen. res to life. i She was twice married. Her first husband tvas Andrew WU: <cl. and her second Hay wood Under v rood.' She leaves seven children a s follows: Louisa Kimraom, Gebrge L. Wilson, W. H. H.WiUon. due kariuh S.AV llson, Mrs. Mary E. Glassand Mi s. Mtilissa Donovan. Besict^s'these si re leaves twenty-seven grand childi en, £our great graud children and 6 ce gwat great grand child. The fum rral wail be held this (Saturday) morni rg, from the residence. The remains will be interrel at West Salem.—Vi jcennes Commercial.