Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 17, Petersburg, Pike County, 31 August 1900 — Page 8

CHURCH DEDICATION. The New M, K. Church at Otivell Dedicated hast Sunday. Prior to 1859, the Methodist Episcopal church people met in a log school house in the west part of town. In the year 1859 they bought of Perry Brown a lot 105 feet front by 210 feet deep in the east part of town. They built a parsonage shortly after upon said loVand in 1803 they erected their first church house, which was an honor to the town, being an up-to-date structure 32x50 feet, frame house. Among the early preachers that served as pastors were L. Jones, D. M. Smith, O. A. Barnett, N. M. Patterson and J. M. Hillyard. In the jear 1870 <X H. Tansy was pastor. Since 1875 the following are the names and' dates of services of pastors, 71-72, W. W. Webb; 73-74, John Bruner; 75-76, J. V. Moore: 77, W. H. Davidson; 78-79-80, A. A. Godbey; 81, John T. Woods; 82-83, F. A. Lester;84, G. D. Wolfe; 85-80, W. F. F. Smith; 87-88-89, J. W. Houpt: 90-91, John Boyer; 92-93-94, J. D. Jeffrey; 95, J. E. Fisher; 90, W. P. Wallace; (half year) M. L. Peyton, (half year) 97, <5. S. Whitted, 98-99, G. E. Winn. During the pastorate of J. D. Jeffrey there was an effort made to rebuild, quite; * a large sum was subscribed, when the enterprise failed. Again in 1898, the question of rebuilding was agitated. The quarterly conference, March 20, 189i£ elected the following as a building committee, R. M. Craig, S. R. Clark, F. P. Rhodes, M. L. Payton and R. Pride. Said committee took the matter in hand, and at the close of the year decided to tear down the old house, preparatory to erecting a new and modern church on the old site. Qu January 1, 1899, we closed our protracted meeting, and on the morning of the 2nd the work of tearing down began. In a short time the foundation of the new house waslajR. Then the question of chang

ing tne location was sprung, and it was determined to move farther east. Complication arising necessitated a delay of several months. In the meantime J. P. Craig was added to the building committee, and the following brethern elected trustees, R. M. Craig, G. W. Haskins, D. L. Craig, Clarence Abbott and J. pJ Craig when the work was pushed forward. f In June, W. L. Evans, architect, of Loogootee, was called, who draughted plans which was accepted by the com? mittee. In July excavations for foundation was laid. On the 12th of September the carpenters began their work; in June, 11HX), the trustees said theyo would be ready for dedication any time after July 22nd. After some weeks of correspondence Dr. Gobin, President of DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, was invited to dedicate the new churchr. The time was fixed for August 20, 1930. The morning dawned bright and clear, soon the clouds overshadowed us, and then disappeared. The people assembled. The choir rendered some excellent music. Rev. M. L. Payton read Isaiah, 35. Rev. W. R. Ashby of Colorado,, led in prayer. Dr. Gobin announced his text Isaiah 25:8, and for 4"> minutes delighted the people while he, lead them in thought along the highway of holiness. At the close of the sermon he called for the financial statement. Dr. S. It. Clark read the following summary: Total cost lot and house, $4,153.38; amount paid $1,838.58; amount subscribed $324.90; total $2,103.48; needed to meet claim $1,939.90. In less than one hour we had $1,04 >.45 subscribed. Leaving a deficit of $344.4,5; when the trustees assumed the remainder and our beautiful church was given to God. W. R. Ashby reading the first scripture lesson. Immediately after the benediction we gathered on the east side of the church where we looked upon a table 00 or 75 feet long loaded with

the necessaries of life; the work of our loving wives and daughters. After satisfying the physical wants we assembled in our new church home for <our first service after dedication Rev. John R. Jones, a local preacher 80 years old, and the builder of our first church, led in prayer, and sister Lillie i D. Greene, a returned missionary, who spent six years iu India, gave oue of the most soul stirring missionary addresses we ever listened to. At 7:30 o’clock we assembled to hear Dr. Gobin again, text Psalms 48:12, 13. Rev. G. C. Cooper of the C. P. church, led in prayer. At the close of the sermon M. D. Paytou led in prayer. The doxolocy was sung. Benediction by Dr. Gobin. Readers rejoice with us we are happy. Description of church—Main audiience room, 40xs0 feet; tower in southeast corner 10x10 08 feet high; small itower in southwest corner; pulpit in northwest corner; choir back of pulpit. Two class rooms each 13x22. Interior finish, antique oak; boweled fioor and circular seats in main room, level fioor and folding chairs in small rooms heated by furnace; acetylene gas ligh, art glass memorial windows. _G, E. W. It is a Curse. Constipation is a curse, and afflicts too great a portion of the Amferican people. There is no excuse for it, either, as we sell a remedy that will banish the curse, and with moderate use will keep you well. It is Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. Sold 10c, 50c and si$es. For sale by Oliphant drug - :.l ■ * - %

Spurgeon Items. Rain badly needed. Butler & Gourtey have dissolved partnership. Gourley retired. The members of D. of R. will give an ice cream festival here Saturday evening, September 8. The I. O. O. F. team here visited Selvin Lodge last Saturday evening. They report a nice time. The Overland Bros, have moved their saw mill near Arthur and will live in a tent while sawing. They will be gone about three weeks. Every democrat of Monroe township is well pleased with the democratic county ticket, and say that every one will be elected by a good majority. On Thursday evening August 30th, Miss Gertie Farmer of this place and Mr. Aaron Madden of Boonvllle, were married at Oakland City by Elder Cole of the Christian church. Miss Gertie is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Malinda and the late William Farmer. The groom is the son of Elisha Madden, one of the most prominent farmers of Warrick county. After the marriage ceremony had been performed they returned to the home of the bride's mother, where a large number of invited friends were assembled in the parlor which was beautifully decorated with cut and wax flowers where a reception was held. Then all retired to the dinim? room where a dinner was served. Alter dinner Mr. and Mrs. Madden left for their home in Warrick county, where Mr. Madden had fitted a large frame house with everything ready to go to house keeping, where they are now at home to their friends. Their many friends here and in Warrick county ioin in their congratulations&and wish them a prosperous and pleasant journey through life. John B. McKinney, county assesor, died August 24, 1900, at Wilson Leichty's, near Petersburg. He was born April 18, 1840, in Russell §ounty, Kentucky, and moved with his parents to this county in 1858. He was married to Cyntha Stephens October^ 0, 1804, and was the father of ten children, two of whom died in infancy, four bqfs and. four girls are still living. His first wife died in 1880, he was married again in June, 1887, to Miss Mary Stephens who still survives him. In politics Mr. McKinney was a demo

vi at. nc was uuc ui uic very uesi citizens of the county. His body was brought to his home on Saturday morning. There was a large crowd of people assembled at his residence to pay the last respect to one they loved. Elder Charles Arnold preached his funeral. On conclusion of the religious services his remains weW removed to Friendship cemetery, in Warrick county, where another large crowd took a sad farewell. His death thpugh expected, has cast sadness over our entire community. Pike county has lost one of its best citizens, his family a kind husband and a loving father. Story of a Slave. To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He says: “My wife has been so helpless for live years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully improved and able to do her own work.'” This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly qures nervousness. sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by Stearne’s drug company. Notice to School Patrons. The public schools will open in all departments on Monday. September 3. By the action of the Board of Trustees all patrons having children who will be six years of age on or before May 1st, 1901, will be permitted to start them on next Monday or within two weeks thereafter. After the second week of school no child will be permitted to enter who is not six years of age. The board were induced to establish this regulation because of the large enrollment in room 1 and the necessity of a half day session in this grade. It is hoped' that all patrons will comply with this rule of the Board as by so doing the teacher in room 1 will ..be able to accomplish more for the children. The superintendent has made the following assignment to teachers for the present school year: James H. Ri-sley. Principal High School. Language ami History. J. Milton Hinkle. Assistant Mathematician anil English. s Frankie Taylor. Eighth grade. Ida Basinger. Seventh grade. Nellie Lingo. Sixth grade. Maggie Higgins, Fitth grade. Sallie Catt. Fourth grade. Kate Coates. Third grade. . Bertha Grigsby. Second grade. Sarepta Deen. First grade.

Sunday School Convention. livery Sunday school in the township is requested.to send a contestant to speak in the annual contest following the . convention, September 7. Contestant’s age must be between 8 and It), and should not have spoken in the contest before. Let the subject of declamation be related to the Sunday school. Prizes will be given to the speakers and the one getting the highest percent will represent the township /in the county convention. Send as many delegates to the convention as c\n attend See program later. s Clarence Selby, Pres. Volcanic Eruptions Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of jdy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, cures them, also Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guarantee. Sold by Stearne’s drug company. James Carlisle, Joe Meyers, Lafe Thomas and wife, Mrs. Bev. Coonrad, Mrs. John Preston, Deb Smith, W. A. Oliphant and Will Eerr.dge went to Chicago last Saturday to attend the G. A. R. encampment. 1

Died. On Wednesday the 29th inst., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hosea H. Alexander, Eliza Ann Gladish, widow of the late Richard Gladish. She was born in England 81 years ago, the daughter of Williatfi Foster, brother of the late Judge Foster. She came to this country with her father, when a child, and was raised in the family of Jldge Foster. She was married in 1840—the writer of this notice was at her wedding, and also at the celebration of her golden wedding in 1890, fifty years after. During all these years I was intimately acquainted with the deceased; I am j therefore enabled to speak from my own personal knowledge as to her exemplary life in all its re’ations as a i wife and mother, her example was one well worthy of imitation. She 1 early in life became a member of the i Cumberland Presbyterian church and during her long and useful life she constantly lived the life of a Christi an ladv. She was the mother of nine ; children, four' of whom survive her, ! William Gladish, Mrs. Nancy Alexander. Mrs. Isabel Hunter and Everett Gladish. M. Consumption Cure. i Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth, cures a cold in one day if taken in time. 2.1 I and 50 cents. J. II. Adams & Son. * Sheriff Sale. By virtue of an execution to me directed from the Clerk of the Pike Circuit Court. I will expose at public sale, to the highest bidder. on Saturday, September 22. A. D. 1900. between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and l o'clock p. m.. of said day! at the door of the court house in Pike county. Indiana, the rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years the following d*scril>ed real estate, to wit: The northeast quarter of section fourteen (H). town one (ij south, range 9 west. let acres, The northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of the souteeast quarter, section fourteen (i.l), town one (t) south, range nine (9) west, ten acres. Also the northwest quarter of the north east quarter, section tuinv-four (ill), town one (1) south, range nine (9) west, for tv acres, all in Pike County. State of Indiana. And on failure to realize the full amountot judgment, interest and costs.*I will at the same time and place. expose to public salt the fee simple of said real estate. Taken as the propeptv of'Scvnda Milev at the suit of W. A. Olfphant. Said sale will be made without any reliel whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. VV. M. liiiMiWAy. Sheriff Pike Countv. August 30. A. I)., 1900. Richardson & Taylor, attorneys for plaintiff

Sheriff’s Sale. By virtue of an execution to me directed from the Clerk of the Pike Circuit Court.. I will expose at public sale, to the highest bidder. on Saturday. Sept ember 22, A. D.. 1900, between the hours of id o'clock a. m., and 4 O'clock p. m., of said day, at the door of the court house in Pike County. Indiana, the rents and protits for a term not exceeding seven years the following described real estate. to-wit: Beginning thirty (30) rods east of the .southwest corner? of the northwest quarter, of the northeast quarter of section (10) ten.townone south, range (0) nine west, running thence north tweiyv-three f*3) rods, thence east twenty-eight («) rods, thence north flftvseven i5?) rods, thence west twentv-eigbt dk) rods, thence south fifty-seven (57) rods to the place of beginning, containing ten t Hr acres, more or less, in Pike* C’ountv, State of Indiana. I . And on failure to realize the full amount of judgment, interest and costs. I will at the same time and place, expose to public sale the fee simple of said real estate. Taken as the property of Maud Merchant at the suit of John Merchant (in partition.) Said sale will be made without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. ; W. 3V1. RiiHiWAY, Sheriff Pike Countv. August 30, A. D.. 1900. Richardson & Taylor, attorneys for plaintiff. Sheri ft’s Sale. lly virtue of a certified copy of a decree, to me directed from the clerk of the Pike elrouit eourt. in a cause wherein The Gas City Building and l.oan Association of Petersburg, Indiana, is plaintiff, anti Marcus \V. jHargrave et til are defendants, requiring me to make tbe sum of four hundred and seventeen dollars and ninety-three rents* with interest on said decree *nd eosls. 1 will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on Saturday, the 1st duv of September, A L). 1909, Between tlie hours of 10 o'clock it. in. and 1 o’clock p. m. of said day, at the door of tIte court house In Petersburg, Pike county, I ndiana, tbe rents and profits fora term “upt exceeding seven years of the following described real estate, to-wit: hots number five and seven in Eisert’s addition to the town of Petersburg, Pike county, Indiana. j '■ * If-uch rents and profits will not sell fora sufficient sum to satisfy said decree, tilt crest and costs, I will, at lire same time and place, expose to public sale the fee simple ot said real estate, or so much thereof as may oe sufficient to disetiarge said decree, interest and costs. Maid sale will bo made without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws W. ,M. KIDUWAY. Aug. ti. l'Jdt). Sheriff Pikt County. S G. Davenport, ally for plaintiff .

Notice to Non-Resident I State of Indiana, Pike countv: In the Pike Circuit Court. November term. 1900. f James O. Chapman t vs. V Complaint No. 900. Mollie Chapman ) Now comes the plaintiff, by Richardson & Taylor his attorneys, and tiles his complaint herein, together with an affidavit of a disinterested person that said defendant Mollie Chapman is not a resident of the State of Indiana: that said action is fora divorce and that said non-resident defendant is a uecesi sary party thereto. Notice is therefore herebv given said defendant. last named, that unless shfc be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Pike Circuit Court, to be holden on the second Monday of November A. U. 1900. at the court house in Petersburg, in said countv and state, and answer or demur to said complaint. the same will tie heard and determined in her absence. Witness my name and the seal of said court, affixed at Petersburg, thbeffth day of August A. D. 1900. ' T Notice to Non-Residents. State of Indiana, Plkeeounty: i In the Pike Circuit Court. November term. Now comes the plaintiff', by Ueorge'B. Ashby ! his attorney, and ti'es bis complaint hereintogether with an affidavit that said defend- ! ant, Edmond Palmer, Is not a resident of the state of Indiana; that aaid action is for to foreclose a m'eehanic’s lien and that said no»-resldent defendant is a necessary partv thereto. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant , Edmond Palmer, t hat unless he be autl appear on the flrst day of the next term «« the Pike etreutt court, to be lioiden oh the 2d Monday of November, A. I). IttiU. at, the court ltottse in Petersburg, in said county and state.and nnswerordemnrtp said complaint, j 1 lie same wtll la* hear an«f determined In his tnbsenee. | Witness my name and the«cnlnf said court, i tRxed at Pelt rsbttrg, this loth day of August, i A. U. I9UU 17 3 J. W. BRCMFIELm Clerk. 1900. Eitncr C. Johnson | Complaint No. 967 Edmond Palmer el at. li-3 J. W. RRUMFIELD. - Clerk Pike ‘Jireult Court.

Has moved into the new Osborne building,where it was located previous to the great fire, next door to Adans & Son’s drug store, with a big, new, fresh stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Carpets, Qilcloth, etc. We will sell you goods cheaper than ever.' We will beat any “bait” prices, not only on socks, shoestrings and collar buttons, but on everything in our line. MAX BLITZER. ■ : :j ■ ;' ! - / . . ;e| Next door to Adams & Son’s driig store. „

Administrators, Sale of Personal Properly. Notice is hen: by given I liat the undersigned administrator Of I he estate of Martin Condor, will offer for sate at public auction at the late residence of the deceased, five miles south of Petersburg. Pike county, 1 ndluun, bn Wednesday,. September 19, 1900, All of the personal property belonging to said estate, consisting of five horses,seven milch cows, seven calves, wagon, buggy, harness, farming implements, hogs, hay. Wheat,corn in tield. household and kitchen turaiture and other articles too numerous to men’ion. Tkkmsok Salk—On all sums of five dollars and over a.credit of six months will he given, the purchaser giving note with good surety bearing six percent interest from date; and on all sums of less than live dollars cash on the day of sale. Hale to begin at nine o'clock a. nt. John F. Condor, Aug. 21, litOO; Administrator. Notice bt Administration. Notice is hereby given that (he undersigned I lias been appointed by the clerk of the circuit court of Pike county, state of Indiana, executor of the estate of Martin Condor, lateof Pike county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to lie solvent. John F. Condor, Aug. .£!, ltM). Administrator.

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Funeral Supplies a Specially We keep on band at »ll times the finest itut of Parlor and Household Furniture to bt found In the eity. Bedroom and Parlor Suit* a Specialty. In funeral supplies we keep Casket**. Shrouds, etc., of the best maker I-:-:-■H i C ON SUMPTION

Is a complete line of Mt it's ami Bovs' lints for the coming fall. Our stock is largeatul comprises an assortment of all the new creations in Men's ami Boys'Headwear. For mem who -.wear extra large sijte Hats we have provided liberally. Having bought extra sizes in Square Crowns. Crease Crowns and Alpines. * io the Talking! $1.35 98c 98c 98c 1.35 Men's black square crown, straight brim, Union tuade Railroad Hats, worth only. Men’s Alpine slmpe llats, a wearer, worth $1.2.1, only Men's regulation Rough Rider llats as adopted l>v the publican Party for the cominjg campaign, worth, $1 Men's Bryan and Stevenson Hats, the regulation Democratic, campaign Hat, worth $1.25, only... . l Men's Alpine,Hats in tne new siuub s of brown, mole, oak, sycamore and other colors, tiU Union made, the latest “ shapes, worth $2.00, only .. ... \oung Men’s new Golf Hats in pearl and mole color, very stylish and good wearers, worth $2.50, only... . Boys’ Golf Hats, made in the colors as# above, sizes Oi to Our Hats are the right style, the best quality and lowest in price. To the wearers of Derby Hats we have the new Brown and Oxford shades in the celebrated National $15.00 Hat; both' colors will be leaders for fall wear. We are the largest handlers of Union made flats iu the city. PETERSBURG, INDIANA.

© © © © © © © @ Before cleaning house this spring call apisl see our immense line of new designs in Wall Paper. The clesigns this spring are much finer than ever and we have bought nothing but the late patterns, which are low coming in, and we now show the m.ost complete line ever Drought to Petersburg. Before buy-' ing call and see us. We have some Wall Paper that was slightly damaged during the recent fire by water that will be sold at greatly reduced prices. The paper is only slightly soiled on the edges, and many bolts are as good as they came from the factory. ^ Remember us for Drugs, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils and Varnishes. We handle nothing but the best brands. ■sJDLIPHANT DRUG CO © “STAR • TAILORkj Where the crowd goes, if yoi want anything in the line of Tailoring. Mr. t Clark has secured an expert tai lor. Business has been too strong for him alone! i Go in and see them make your Suit or Pants. AH the latest designs to select i from. Suits to order. $15 up Pants, $3.50 up. Suits pressed, 50c while you F wait; Pants, 15c. All kinds o cleaning and repairing at lowest prices. 4 L. H. CLARK, i Mosesson’s old stand, Low ,*r Main street. !