Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 26, Petersburg, Pike County, 2 November 1900 — Page 1

The Pike County Democrat. VOL. XXXI. PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1900. NO. 26

October Cloak Sale! Special Sale of Stylish High--Art Cloaks for October.

To induce you to buy a cloak before the great rush begins, * we will begin this Grand Special October Cloak Sale. We have hundreds of beautiful Jackets in kersey, beaver, plush; in fact, every new weave that is used in cloak-making. Some of these are satin lined, some rich Applique trimmed, and the new sleeve and the reefer front. Garments that fit like a glove, garments that have every good point known to the tailor’s art. You must see these pretty garments and you will agree with us “that the half has not been told.” Did you say prices? What do you think of the prices below? The wise never let a bargain go by.

Look at the pretty Jacket in the picture; made of real Melton in the new pastel shades of gray and castor, full lined, new sleeve, reefer front, applique trimmed, worth $10 in any store, Special sale price $7.50 Real Melton Jackets, new reefer front, coat sleeve, near silk linings, the new grays, worth $7.50. This sale $5.00 Pretty Capes from 65c up to $18, Furs of every description in very latest styles. Jackets in all new colors and styles $3 to $25

A present with each $5 purchase. W. V. HARGROVE & CO., Petersburg’s Busiest Store, PETERSBURG, IND

Lady, Do you want a New Hat? I have them in all of the very latest styles. New ideas, from Paris are seen here. This season I again have Miss Davis, who has spent several weeks before the season opened here, assisting the wholesale establishments in getting out pattern hats and the new models for the season. As I personally visit the markets and keep in touch

all the latest ideas, and make my own selection of materials, I can give you better values and more style, for the money than you can find in any other house in the county. At 50c we show neat sailors in satin felt. At 75c we show finer sailors, worth $1. At $1 we show lovely sailors, worth $1.50. Ladysmith hats in plain bands, polka dot, or with velvet bands, at 75c to $1. Rough Rider hats with plain bands but in most any color, better grades than others show, at 75c to $1. Felt hats nicely trimmed with velvet, silk, ribbon or pretty wings that others sell for $1.50 I can sell for $1. All velvet or felt hats trimmed very stylish with real tips or birds and ribbon, velvet or silky up-to-date in everyway; a hat others sell for $2 I will sell for $1.50. FINE HATS. As always I am headquarters for the finest and most stylish goods. “To have the latest you must wear one of Mrs. Richardson’s hats,” is what the ladies all say, and what most the people say is right. Come in and visit with me and bring your hat and with a little new trimming can make you a new hat. Mrs. Richardson, The Leading Milliner.

LOCAL BREVITIES. The News Gathered From Various Parts of the County. William Fowler of Iva, was in the city Monday. Newton Lorton of Spurgeon, was in the city Monday. Prof. Frank Hostetter of Union, was in the city last Saturday on business. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watch maker, Petersburg. All work guaranteed. 28*

M. M. Rice and John McConnell of Winslow, were in the city Tuesday on business. Special prices on cloaks during Hargrove & Co’s grand opening Thursday, November 8. Charles A. Coffey has leased the Shandy coal mine east of the city and now has two mines in operation. Attend Hargrove & Co’s grand cloak opening, Thursday, November 8. Special low prices on cloaks all day. To vote a straiget democratic ticket make an X in the circle containing the rooster and nowhere else. No other pills can equal DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for promptness, certainty and efficiency. Stearnes drug company. * The Old Maids’ convention at the Presbyterian church last Friday night was a great success and was enjoyed by the large audience present. FOR SALE.—Residence property on Vincennes avenue. Good house, good well and cistern and lots of fruit. Terms to suit the purchaser. Call at this office. The population of the United States as is shown by the census is 74,627,907 as against 62,116,811 in 1890. Indiana now has a population of 2,516,463 as against 2,192,404 in 1890. We take special measures for cloaks during our opening, Thursday, November 8, fit guaranteed. Over 500 styles to select from. Special low prices on every garment, at Hargrove & Co’s.

Mrs. Permelia Lewis, aged 22 years, living in the east part of the city, died last Thursday. The funeral services were conducted at the A. M. E. church Saturday and interment at Walnut Hills cemetery. Rev. W. S. Biddle will conduct the usual services at the M. E. church next Sunday. Subject of morning sermon ‘‘Give us this day our daily bread.” Evening, “And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” The public cordially invited to attend the services. It is well to know that DeWitt's Hazel Salve will heal a burn and stop the pain at once. It will cure eczema and skin diseases and ugly wounds and sores. It is a certain cure for piles. Counterfeits may be offered you. See that you get the original DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Stearnes drug company. * The situation this year seems to me to resemble in some respects that of 1876. Then, with hardly a cloud in the sky, and with almost no apprehension of defeat, we lost Indiana, barely saved Ohio with an Ohio candidate running for president, and lost New York. Now, also, in 1900, the democrats hope and plan to carry Indiana and New York, and they will do it unless there is the utmost activity in these states.—Forecast by Senator Chandler (rep.) of New Hampshire. One of the schemes which it is alledged will be worked by the republicans on election day is that of marking tissue ballots. The scheme leaked out the other day. The way it is worked is to give a voter an envelop, which is placed the heading the same as the regular printed ticket, a carbon paper is placed between that slip and a piece of tissue paper, and when the voter makes a cross in the circle he also makes an impression on the carbon which transfers it to the tissue paper. Look out for such schemes and all others. Richard Bass is making a splendid race for sheriff. Dick is a farmer by occupation and has every qualification to acceptably fill the position to which he aspires. He is honest and trustworthy and is held in the highest esteem at home and by the people who have known him in all parts of the county. The office of sheriff demands a man who is competent and who will do his duty under all and any circumstances. Such a man is Dick Bass. He will be a credit as such official not only to himself but to the people of the county. Vote for Bass next Tuesday.

Alex Whaley of Algiers, was in the city Tuesday on business. The lowest price house to buy your clothing is at the New York Store. Thomas Parker of Monroe township, was in the city Wednesday on business. H. A. Ashby of Patoka township, transacted business in the city last Saturday. * H. O. Clark and wife of Monroe township, were in the city Wednesday shopping.

Samuel Renner and wife of Oliphant, were in the city last Saturday transacting business. Over 500 new styles in cloaks will be shown at Hargrove & Co's cloak opening Thursday, November 8. Money to Loan.—Furnish your abstract and get your money the same day. Mary M. Glezen, Sec. Every voter in Pike county should express his preference at the polls next Tuesday for the candidates of his choice. It doesn't matter how cheap you have been offered cloaks, don’t buy until you have seen us. 25-2 Max Blitzer. The law against the use of election tickets is very severe: No person is allowed to handle the genuine tickets except the voter and the election officers. Vote for the democratic members of the county council. They are all well known citizens of Pike county and stand in the highest esteem by all who know them. Heinmann & Heinmann, horse buyers of Evansville, will be in the city November 9th and 10th at the Meadows' livery stable. They want firstclass mules; must be young and sound. The Standard Oil Company has made a considerable reduction in their selling prices for Engine Oils on the following well known brands: Eldorado Caster Oil, Eldorado Engine Oil, Atlantic Red Engine Oil, Solar Red Engine Oil. 23-4

The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons since our last report: Ollie B. Walts and Eva J. Dyer. Erastus Rumble and Mattie Kays. Robert L. Simpson and Florence Mason. Elvis Erwin and Maude Stone. Edward Coleman and Viola Smith. Frank Laswell and Gertie Borders. For the best interests of the county finances only the best men should be selected for county commissioners. Herman Fulcher and Perry A. McRoberts are successful farmers and splendid and economic citizens who have carefully managed their own business affairs. The voters of Pike county will make no mistake in casting their ballots for them next Tuesday. “In the interest of American labor and the upholding of the workingman as the corner-stone of the prosperity of our country, we recommend that congress create a department of labor in charge of a secretary with a seat in the cabinet, believing that the elevation of the American laborer will bring with it increased production and increased prosperity to our country at home and our commerce abroad.’’—Plank in Democratic National latform. The chairman of the republican party of Pike county did not enjoy the speech of the Hon. Eph Inman of Washington last week, one would infer after reading the issue of the Press. The speech of course was one of the best of the campaign and Mr. Inman was listened to by the largest and most enthusiastic audience that has gathered during the year. He is conceded to be one of the ablest orators in Southern Indiana and that his speech in this city won for him new friends and was one of great benefit to the cause of the common people. The criticism of the Press of Mr. Inman was very unjust. The local order of A. O. U. W. dedicated their new lodge room in the Barrett block Monday night. The new lodge room is one of the finest in the city and is fitted up with all the modern conveniences for conferring degree work. Visiting members were present from Otwell, Winslow, Ayrshire, Washington and other neighboring towns. The initiatory work was conferred on candidates and from the general appearance of things the work was thoroughly" enjoyed. The ladies of the order did not forget the occasion and a fine lunch was served. The occasion will long be remembered by the members of the order.

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. . Short P»nkcr*plu Items Briefly Told— Concerning the People. Baby carriage for sale. Call at this office for particulars. William C. Farisof Monroe township, was in the city Wednesday on business. Jacob Sorguis and Arch Holton of Marion township, were in the city Tuesday on business.

Lost.—Large black sow and three pigs. Finder return or send information to Goodlet Morgan. ,Thomas Goad and wife of Mt. Vernon, were the guests of their son, W. D. Goad and family, over Sunday. We carry in stock for you underwear for the smallest to the largest, z’* 2 Max Blitzer. Go to the polls early next Tuesday and vote for your choice. Do not be misled by the many false statements being circulated on the democratic candidates. Vote for the democratic county candidates next Tuesday. They are all highly respected citizens and stand in the highest esteem by all who know them. Vote for the best interests of the county. Edmond Frank visited his parents in this city on Sunday. He has for several years been employed by the General Electric company at Schnectady, New York, but has been promoted and will now be connected with the general offices at Cincinnati. Feelings of safety pervade the household that uses One Minute Cough Cure, the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. It is infallible for coughs, colds, croup and all throat and lung troubles. It will prevent consumption. Stearnes drug company. * Public speakers who yell prosperity and confidence and talk about money being plentiful should remember that it takes money to run the affairs of township, city, county and state affairs. It would be well for them to pay their delinquent taxes before making so much fuss iibcut prosperity.

Dr. W. H. Lewis, Lawrenceville, Va., writes, “I am using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my practice among severe cases of imiigestion and find it an admirable remedy.” Many hundreds of physicians depend upon the use of Kodel Dyspepsia Cure in stomach troubles. It digests what you eat, and allows you to eat all the good food you need, providing you do not overload your stomach. Gives instant relief and a permanent cure. Stearnes drug company. * The democratic rally at Otwell last j Saturday was largely attended, there being over 800 people present to hear ! the issues of the campaign discussed by Hon. A. H. Taylor and Judge >3y j of this city, and Hon. Mike Sween ay of Jasper. The meeting was a success in every particular, voters being present from Jefferson, Marion. Patoka and Washington townships and from Dubois county. The arrangements for- the meeting were perfect and the addresses of the speakers were well received and heartily applauded. Sometime ago an article appeared in the Press to the effect that William Pprcell, who lives east of the city, would cast his vote for McKinley. Mr. Purcell is justly indignant over the matter and says that he will vote for Bryan and against the trusts. He writes a card as follows: “Editor De.mocrat.~I wish to state through your paper that 1j|ie statement in the Petei-sburg Press sometime since that I aad left the democratic party is utterly false. I am for Bryan and the common people. I am against Hanna-McKinleyism. trustism and imperialism.’* The office of county treasurer is one of the responsible positions of a county and the most competent and trustworthy men should be selected to fill the position. In :he person of William Liibs, the people of Pike county will find a competent and worthy man, one in whom the taxpayers can place the utmost confidence. He is a good ons.ness m an and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. He has been on gag ed in business in Petersburg for fifteen or sixteen years and is one of tt e leading business men. lie has alway s contributed to every worthy enter prise that tended to bull i up the town and county. He is tun industrious citizen and should be elected by the people of Pike county. Vote for Liibs.

Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds if watch and clock repairs. 2£* Henry Coleman of Jefferson towrship, was in the city Monday. Marion Thompson of Arthur, was in the city Wednesda^ morning. If you are looking for the lowest prices on boots and shoes, call at Max Blitzer’s. . 25-2

The election inspectors will meet at the clerk's office Saturday to receive their election supplies. If you are looking for cloaks and wraps, in styles aud tit. and a large stock to select from, you must visit the New York Store. 2 A large cloak manufactory will have their salesman with over oiO new styles in cloaks at our cloak openiug Thursday. November S. This is the season when mothers are alarmed on account of croup. It is quickly cured bv One Minute Cough Cure, which children like to take. Stearnes drug company. '». * Rev. Charles D. Darling will preach a sermon at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning on the subject, “Regeneration for the Spiritual Birth.’* This sermon is preached by request. Popular sermon in the evening. All cordially invited. There are quite a number of cur campaign subscribers whose subscription expires with this number. If any of them desire to continue tljy£ir subscription they should notify us and* send along one dollar to pay for the same. The subscription price is ouly one dollar per year for the largest paper in Pike county. Seuil in your name and money at once. Do not get scared if yo«tr heart troubles you. Most likely you suffer from indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and gives the worn out .stomach perfect rest. It is the ouly preparation known that completely digests all classes'of fbuds; that is why it cures the worst cases of indigestion and stomach trouble after everything eBe had failed. It may be taken in all conditions and cannot help but do you good. Stearnes drug company. < t ‘ *

William A. Battles is making a clean canvass for election us county recorder. Billy is one of the solid youngs men of the county and for many years has taught school in several townships. He stands high as an educator. He is one of the best "qualified men in the county for which he ■ has been nominated. He is a fine penman and will be able to keep a firstclass set of records in the recorder’s office. He is a genial and accommodating citizen and stands in the highest esteem in all sections of the county. Vote for Battles next Tuetday. - ; - ‘ ’ . c ,. The chairman of the republican ! party in the last issue of his paper* the Press of this city, says that "one of the democratic county candidates has bought a whole barrel of whiskey to be used for campaign purposes.” In the first place it is untrue, and in the second the candidate never had any such intention, believing in making an honest and square canvass for his election. Further than this the Press would not mention in the paper the name of the candidate, but its editor on the street said that the article referred to William Liihs, th# democratic nominee for county treasurer. The whole article was a sluy and was published for the purpose pf stirring up a feeling against the democratic candidates. The editor of fM? paper has investigated the matter and has interviewed Mr, Webb, the gentlemanly agent of the E. & l. railroad, and he said that Mr. Liihs had ; not received anything of that nature.* SHad a barrel of whiskey come to Mr.* Liibs or any other democratic candj.date Mr. Webb surely would b,a<ye : known something about it. A letter was written to the Cincinnati f rom whom the barrel was supposed to be bought, and as answer was received from them in return, in which the firm in part says: "He w.a§ not aware of the true condition of your account, possibly taking it for granted that we had sold you liquors,, which is not correct, as your account is confined to the cigar trade.” The letter is now in our possession and any person who desires to see it can do so by calling at this office. This should be sufficient to satisfy the minds of the people that there is nothing in the campaign story of the barrel of whiskey. Mr. Liibs is an honorable gentleman and stands in i the highest esteem in the business .circles of this city and by all who '.know Mm. i