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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29
A REUNION OF SOLDIERS.

THIRD DIVISION, NINTH CORPS, ARMY OF
THE POTOMAC.
HARRISBURG, Feb. 1S.-The fourth
reunion of the veterans comprising
the Third Division of the Ninth
Corps of the army of the Potomac,
commanded by Major General John
+. Hartranfi, will take place at Har-
risburg, Pa, April 8, 1895, the thir-
tieth anniversary of the surrender at
Appomatox.
The Pennsylvania troops compris-
ing this division were the 2O0th,
205th, 2O7th, 20Sth, 109th, and 2l1
Regiments. A large number Of the
officers and men had previously serv-
ed in the war, and they, with the
young boys from Is to Is years OF
age, comprised the rank and file of
this organization, which, when com-
pleted, went quickly to the front
where they remained continuously
in the presence of the enemy and
under fire until the close of the war.
The term of service WAS short, but
OF II brilliant character. and added
much to the lustre of the arms Of
Pennsylvania in the great war. On
the banners of thi, organization are
the scars of war made at Burmuda
Hundred, Weldons Raid, Hatcher's
Run, the Sieg OF Petersburg, Fort
Steadman and Fort He'll. It is,
therefore, eminently proper that the
survivors should again meet in re-
union and revive the memories and
acquaintance of the years when, as
soldiers of the Republic and in the
fortunes of war, they discharged
with fidelity whatever duties we're
imposed upon them.
Arrangements will be made for ex-
cursion rates over the leading rail
roads, and orders for excursion
tickets will be furnished. Informa-
ton regarding the headquarters of
each regimental organization, the
time and place Of each regimental
reunion, the rates at the leading
hotels, will be given in subsequent
circular from these headquarters
Comrades of this organization
should be impressed with the fact
that but few more reunions will be
held, and it is desired that the re-
union in April may not be only an
enjoyable occasion, but that it may
also be attended by every Comrade
who can possibly be present, Gen.
Park, our last Corps Commander,
and other commanding officers and
members of their staffs will be press
ent, as well as the family OF General
Hartranft, all of whom take great
interest in the organization.
ISAAC B. BROWN, Pres.
1t is earnestly desired that as
many of the members of the 2O9.h
regiment as can possibly do so, lie
present at this reunion. By order of
Russell HARMS, Pres.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

The business men of Dushore, are
anxious that the w. &. N. b. pas SEN
ger trains be extended to Dushore
and are circulating petition in thei
midst, to this end. We wish the m
success and believe it would be q
paying investment to the officials o!
our road.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

Some of the taxpayers of Luzcrne
county, say that if their county is
to be divided the old court house is
plenty large enough and are oppos-
ing the erection of new one.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Crossley of
1Iaporte, attended the funeral of
Mrs. Elisha Ikler, in Columbia Co.,
on Sunday. Deceased was an aunt
of Mrs. Crossley.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

MARRIED:-At Elmira, March lG,
by Rev. Mills; Mr.. Chas. Hess of
Muncy Valley, to Miss Clara ANA
Campbell of Ralston, Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

Is complete Elegant patterns, patent
spring roller--fnt. % cents up. We have
a full assortment of Floor and Table and
Stair Oil Cloth We have just received
an addition to our
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

Among the worst things in this world Is
worry-but no one need worry over the
prices of clothing as it affords the greatest
pleasure to takea giance over Jacob Per's
price list. Hughesville Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29
Just Arrived.

New Spring styles of clothing,
hats and caps. Prices away down.
Call and be convinced before buying
elsewhere. 7. j. KELLER.
3-29:3w
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

We are In the front rank and propose to
maintain that position. We can salt YOU
in anything in the line of men and bows
clothing. Call and see our stock. Jacob
Per, Hughesvlle Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

Money saved is money made. The re-
duction in Jacob Per's prices is where you
make it. Hughesville Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-03-29

You can't go amiss by dropping in at
Jacob Per's, Hughesville Pa. and take a
look over his stock Of goods.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27

little Misses each bearing in her
arms a doll dressed in the costume
of the nation represented, most con
spicuous among them was the doll
Of Miss Bessie Armstrong dressed in
the colors of our flag. While the
girls sang " Three cheers for the Red
White and Blue" accompany of boys
marched around the platform way
ing the national flag.
At this point the pastor addressed
the school by calling attention to
the Christmas tree and urging the
children to let every tendency of
their lives be upward, like the
branches of the tree, ever turning
their faces heavenward.
Master Louis Gregory then invited
the school to a visit to Handy. p"
Here real live Santa Claus
came plunging out of the fire place,
and the distribution of gifts began,
when to the surprise of all old Santa
began to tear down the brick chin
n ey and to give to each scholar a
brick which turned out to be filled
with candy.
When all the gifts which were
numerous and beautiful, had been
presented the pastor in behalf of the
school presented to Mr.. Dewitt and
Mr.. Angle very pretty oak stands.
Mr.. Dewitt returned the compli-
ment by presenting the pastor with
a handsome willow rocking chair
the gift of the Bible class. Every
one again joined in singing the Dox-
ology when the benediction was pro
nounced.
The praise of the entertainment is
unanimous and the school certainly
showed great enthusiasm as well as
careful training
Credit is especially due to Mr.. De
Witt, for his untiring encrsy tt
make it a success. Special mention
should be made of the excellent work
of Miss Dewitt, Miss Vantassel ant
Master Dudley and Miss Alice
Ryman.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Fire in the Court House.

An alarm of fire Saturday after
noon Dec. p, called out the hose
carriages, hook and ladder truck, and
a goodly number Of the citizens of
Milford. 1t was located in the base
ment Of the Court House, and
proved to have originated in a small
window formerly used to put coal in
the cellar. The frame of the window
was decayed, and the dry punk-like
material readily ignited. The floor
in the hall was slightly charred but
the damage done was very slight.
1t is extremely fortunate that it oc-
cured while the building was occu-
pied by the several officials. Had
it originated at any other time the
consequences might have been very
serious. 1t is not known what caused
the fire, but the presumption is a
match dropped by some boys or a
cigar thrown by some careless man.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
TROUBLE IN PORI IERvIs.
The Village Trustees of Port Jervis and
Their Chlef-of-Poiice and Police Of

The village Trustees of Port Jervis and
Their Chlef-of-Poiice and Police Of
iicers Having General Tumult.
There seems to be a tendency ON
on the part of the trustees of Port
Jervis to overhaul their police force,
and matters in relation thereto are
growing quite lively.
Some time ago the Chief Officer
Yaple in communication to the
board intimated quite broadly that
he was not being properly supported
by the trustees in his efforts to en-
force the ordinances against lawless-
ness. AT a meeting, at which there
was considerable undignified con
duct, and language, and much
wrangling, it was finally concluded
that matters were not in shape for
formal investigation and the chief
was handed back his report with a
direction to make specific charges
and be prepared to substantiate them
at subsequent meeting.
At the meeting held for that pur-
pose Dec, 18th, the president of the
board whose duty it was to make n
report as to the charges declared that
on investigation he found them
baseless. The board then called on
Mr.. Yaple to offer his testimony in
corroboration of them. After hear
ing his evidence and that of the ac-
cused policemen, Officers Phillips
and Kolmus, the board suspended
the former from duty until their
next meeting, and dismissed the
latter from the force. Phillips was
charged with presenting himself for
duty Nov z, in an intoxicated con-
dition and when Chief Yaple went
to secure Kolmus to do duty in
! rsa-.,..---s l>l-IalIi- 7---s----1 r-I-----
laboring under such an excessively
" tired " feeling, that he could moi
go ON duty.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
MRS. MARY sToLL.

Mrs. Mary Stoll, wife of James G.
Martin, formerly of Port Jervis, and
well-known in the valley, died sud
t1ezsT1y cs1i4yrsfev ovu IfCI IUfuC III
Strouds burg Dec. 10, aged 67 years.
She is survived by her husband,
three sons and two daughters, Rob
ert and james, of Montrose, Eliza
beth, wife of James G. Rose Anica,
wife of Mr.. William Clark, Jr.. and
Joseph, all living in Matamoras.
She was a daughter of Robert Stoll,
of Sandyston, N. j. and leaves sur
viving her also seven brothers and
five sisters.
The funeral was held last Sunday
afternoon at the residence Of Mr.
james G. Rose, of Matamoras.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Cambria County Matters.

An article quoting in part a decision
of a judge in Cambria county as to
the pay of county commissioners, has
been circulating quite freely among
our contemporaries. As news Of
that county, and of interest to her
people, it is proper and pleasing, but
as having any bearing on the pay Of
these officials in other counties it is
misleading. By an act Of 1872 COM
missioners in Cambria county were
salaried at $4OO per year without re-
gard to the time spent in the duties
of the office or other expenses. The
act of 1889 fixing the pay in the sew
eral counties in the commonwealth
repealed all local laws fixing a rate
of per diem compensation, but of
course did not repeal any law fixing a
yearly salary, hence the decision of
the Cambria court.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
No. 8
THE REV W. r. MCDONALD AGAIN.
Some "Reminiscences of His Rather Eccen.
trio Career Here.

some heminisdences of His Rather Eccen-
trio Career Here.
Some two or three years ago, a
man decidedly seedy in appearance,
claiming to be a graduate of a col
lege in Belfast, Ireland, and a re-
verend by profession came here
from Franklin Furnace, N. j. where
he had been supplying a pulpit in
the the church there for few Sab
baths. He landed at Bushkill, this
county and preached a few times
there. His sermons were of an ori-
ginal and sensational character and
his conduct bordered ON that style.
He appeared fond of ladies society
and proposed marriage to several.
Coming to Milford he ingratiated
himself in the good graces of Mr..
Horton, our liveryman and hired
horse Of him which after keeping
several weeks he returned without
settling the bill.
His real appearance and simulated
needs so wrought on the sympathy
of one of our merchants that he furn-
ished with goods and loaned him $15
with which to buy a suit of clothes,
This matter still remains open on
the books. He also preached few
times in the church at Montague, N.
j. From there he went to New
York and by claiming that he was
assistant pastor in some large
church there succeeded in obtaining
clothes and other goods on trust.
Failing to pay he was arrested and
sent to Jail. He now turns up at
Bristol, England, where he seems to
be pursuing the same course, and
with the same result. The Evening
News of that place, of Noy. 27,gives
an account OF his trial betore pne
court for obtaining unlawfully and
by false pretences, goods from vari-
Gus persons and for forging docu-
ments stating that he was a Presby-
terian minister of a church in Can
ada and also of the same church in
Scotland. He also declared that he
had been associated with Rev. DR..
Talmag7 and DR., Parkhurst and pro-
duced documents to this effect.
AT the trial, testimony was given
by several ministers, and others
who had been victims of his impo-
sition, and the jury without leav-
ing the box found him guilty, where
upon the judge sentenced him TO
hard labor for eighteen months.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Subscribe for the PRESS.

Whether you win wealth or not
will depend upon your comprehen-
sion of the great underlying prln-
ciples of business and the adjust
ment of your affairs in reference
thereto. All of our readers are
desirous of obtaining his or her
share of the worlds good things.
This can only be done by keeping
pace with this progressive age.
Ones own individual efforts will
not suffice. What is needed is CO.
operation. You should keep posted
on all things that you may need to
buy. 1t is well established fact
that the consumer (those who buy
at retail) are paying in these United
States from one to twenty-five per
cent. more than is necessary, simply
from the fact that they do not keep
posted on current prices. How
long could merchant avoid failure
were he to use such lax methods in
making his purchases ? One would
quickly say such a dealer was a
failure from the beginning, then
why do YOU use this method in a
small way ? 1t would cost you but
the request to keep pace with the
times in the way of prices on all
staple articles you are apt to use
Ali that is needed is to notify
BROWN & ARMSTRONG, general
merchants, Milford, Pa, and you
will receive monthly price sheet
They issue this the first of eacf
month. They are also pleased a
all times to furnish samples and t.
fill promptly all orders received by
mail.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Now Gentlemen Get Up Your Lightning Rods
Quick.

Talk is beginning about the next
Democratic nomination for Con-
gress. The name of William Hackett
of Easton, has been mentioned, and
he would undoubtedly make a very
strong candidate with the people.
But the Democratic politicians do
not talk that way.
Among those mentioned by others
who are also not Democratic leaders,
are j. Davis Brodhead, and Warren
Wilbur, of South Bethlehem. The
Democratic bosses don't want these
two either This may result in a
fight for control of Northampton S
delegates.
A very prominent local Democrat
said Tuesday: " l believe the NOM
ination will go to Pike county.
~ viii it be Hart? he was asked
4" / don't know about that there
are other pretty good men up in
Pike. Free Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27

After all has been said and done,
Christmas is not Christmas without
a Christmas tree. You may omit
the holly, even the mistletoe' but
the Christmas tree is as essential an
attribute to a /" real live" Yuletide
as the turkey or plum pudding. In
humble households the turkey is
often missing. Ofnecessity it must
give place to a more plebeian chick
en-, and the pudding to a store" "
mince pie, or something Of that kind.
Yet no one can demur, for how
could any one dare to be hypercriti-
cal on Christmas day? But take a
way the tree, and every child in the
household will pronounce this feast
a dismal, melancholy failure.-Home
and Country.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The Christmas exercises of the
Presbyterian Sunday school were
held on Wednesday evening at the
church, which had been handsomely
decorated with evergreens for the
services of the preceding Sabbath.
The school was out in good force,
teachers and scholars, under the gen.
eral direction of Mr.. George Mitch
ell, superintendent, and the prim-
airy class under Miss Huldah Bull,
teacher. The house was filed to
the doors with members of the con
gregation and friends of the school,
all of whom, as we'll as the children,
seemed filled with the Christmas
spirit, gladness and good will,
The programme was as follows,
under the general title " The Story
of Christi:
| Gloria Patrl ....'...'.'.'...''''' Scnooi
Carol-"M "Merrily Ring" ............ School
Superintendents Welcome
Carol Hear the Bells" ...,,.... School
Scripture Reading-Responsive
Recitation" Calm and Clear." ..... Mis-
Lille Mott.
Hymn" Joy TO the World" SohOO
and Congregation.
Recitation" Lol They Come" ...... Corr
Strubie.
Recitation" Glory to God" ........ Eft
Decker.
Carol" Hail Blessed Tidings." School
Banner Exercise-"Titleso of Christ" b
Members of the Primary Glass; Floi
ence Van Campen, Helen Lanscha1
ten, Emma Van Campen, Bessie Arm
strong, Alice Baker, George Heller
Harold Armstrong, Clara Van Can
pen.
. Carol-"Hark the Holy Angels" Schoo
Scripture Reading-R
Recitation n......... Miss Lila Van EtteI
| Singlng-'Little Bethlehem" 80. Phet
Davis.
l Recitation-"T The Wonderful Christina
tide" .......... Myrtle Van Camper
Duett and Choruses-" Beautiful Star
? Miss Lizzie h. Bull and Miss An
I Baker.
Recitation = " Whom Have You MAJ
Q Happy" "............. Dora Rochett
D Carol-"I Love the Christmastid9. PriI
Z ary Glass.
Short Address ...........-...-.-: Paste
. Hymn" Coronation. ........ School an
Congregation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
New ErpIanatlon Of L.

A friend of ours was recently pass
ingalong an important railroad line.
There sat behind him a gentleman
who had once been a member of the
Pennsylvania Legislature. 1.-The
river is low remarked a third
party. Eyes " said the law maker ;
" but it is not as low as it was in
August. ''You see when the air
gets colder it gets lighter, and then
the water comes up out of the
ground" Now revise the text books
on philosophy.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Elanflnn Of Officers.

AT the annual election of the
Milford Lodge, No. 344,F. & A. M,
held Dec. 20, 1895, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
w. W.. II. Van Etten.
S. W.-Gottfried Wieland.
j. W.-William f. Beck.
Secretary-Nathan Emery, Jr.
Treasurer-Randal d. Sayre.
Trustees-John G. Westbrook, c..
w. Bull.
Representative to Grand Lodge
j. H. Van Etten.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Miss Marie louise Gumaer.

This lady so well-known to our
readers as a contralto singer of rare
power and expression, is making a
tour of the country with the Mozart
Symphony Company. Recently at
Greenville, Miss. she completely cap
tured the audience, and was three
times encored. The Democrat Of
that place is loud in her praises, and
says her voice is soft, sweet and
throughly cultivated, and that she
possesses the power to enslave her
hearers and carry them at will,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
OBITUARY.
ELF. FARNuM.

III IT. ANN 4 W.
Eli p Farnum, Il well-known and
wealthy business man Of Port Jer-
Wis, died at his home in that place
on Friday morning, Dec 20th at
$50 O'Clock Il. m. He had been i'll
for some days, but at consultation
held the previous evening by the
celebrated DR., Janeway, of New
York, with the family physician, DR..
Hardeuburg, it was concluded that
his symptoms were favorable to re-
cOvery and that there was no i'm
mediate danger. His physician had
scarcely left the honse when he be-
gan to grow rapidly worse, and be
fore the doctor could be recalled he
expired. The cause was bronchial
pneumonia.
Mr.. Farnum was largely identified
with the business in interests of Port
Jervis, was a director in several cor
poratiOns,a "a prominent merchant and
promoter Of public enterprises a lib
eral contributor to charities and to
the church Of his choice He will be
greatly missed in private circles, as
well as in those larger matters
which pertain te the growth and
prosperity of the village. Infinitely
more, however, will his loss be felt
in the broken circle of the house
hold, and among his chosen friends.
He was of a domestic nature, and
was wholly contented in the society
of his family. Surviving him arc
his widow, two grown children, and
a brother, p. Il. Farnum'
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
AMONG THE CHURHES
Many Little Hearts Of the Chill
dren Made Glad,

Chsistmas was Held in the Presbyterian,
Methodist Episcopal and Good shep
herd - Interesting Services, Singing,
Recitations and Addresses--A Joyous
Happy Time.
The church of the Good Shepherd
held its entertainment, for the Sun
day school Christmas eve. The
church was crowded with an inter
ested audience, and every one seemed
to be in the spirit of the holiday sea-
son. Where indeed could there be
found a soul so satiated with the
good things, and good times of life as
to fail to find sincere pleasure in the
bright, happy faces of the little ones
as they anticipate the call of their
names to receive the gifts, which a
wise Kris Kringle always knows
how to select. The order of exercise
was as follows, and one hour at
least was full of joy and wonder to
the little ones, and delight to many
older.
First came the carol, "Ring Out the
Bells for Christmas, and then all
united kneeling in saying " Our
Father, and there came another
carol, after which all joined in say
ing the creed standing.
Next came the carol. Breaks q
glorious radiant morning" This
was followed by beautiful address
by the Rector. The offertory for
the Childrens Home at Jerusalem
was then taken. This worthy
charity is ever on the minds of al
the church.
The last carol was colloquy be.
tween the Shepherd Children and
the Star, with chorus by the school
The sun which lowered above the
chancel arch now drew the full at
tention of all as the lights tWlnklet
forth merrily upon it and old father
Santa Claus in his usual glory stood
beside it.
The tree was soon spoiled of it
rich treasures, and many littl'
hearts made to swell with joy anC
gladness, as the children bore ava.
their gifts in triumph. The pre-
sents were such as to afford botl
pleasure and profit to the recipients
The services were closed with tn
Doxology Praise God from whom
all blessings flow, and the Benedic
ton promo unced by the Rector. S
closed an evening of happiness.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27

Scripture Reading-" God BE Praised.
Carol" Sing Ye Praises" "........ School.
The various carols and recitations
were exceedingly well given, and the
interest and attention of the con-
gregation was marked throughout.
A distribution of presents followed,
which while highly gratifying to the
recipients, seemed almost pity, as
the tree standing twenty-five feet
high, gay with lights and colors, was
delight to the eye, and almost too
beautiful to be dismantled. The con-
gregation was dismissed with the
doxology and benediction.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Advertise in the Press.
The deal Christmas.

The idea Christmas is found not in
the land of flowers, but in the snow
bound, rugged country of the north,
Without keen, frosty air long street
ches of hills and meadows covered
with snow, ponds and lakes incrusted
with ice; within, roaring fires OF
hickory wood, halls ringing with the
shouts of children and tables heaped
high with the good things of life
these are the conditions which seem
essential to the complete enjoyment
of the great feast day of the church.
ewNew York Herald,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-27
Attend and Show Your Wit as Well as eeuerOs

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will have a
4" Silver Sociable ~ at the house of
Mrs. Heller on Monday evening.
Dec. Both. One of the features will
a spelling contest, conducted some
thing after this manner. The per-
son pronounces some letter the next
one adds another and so on, until no
more letters can be added to make a
word. The one giving letter which
will not fit into a word or which
ends it goes 'down foot" Con your
Webster and come "wie your siller. p"
All are cordially invited, and an
evening of pleasure, and some pro-
fit is assured.