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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

Miss Floise Easiey, OF Charleston. w.
Va were married In the latter city on
Thursday, April sd. at 4 80 7, III. They
are now ia New York. and on their return
win reside at 200 east Frankln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

for New York, in which city she win
DO the guest OF her nephew.
The Fortnightly Club Will meet on Mon
day evening at the residence OF Mrs.
Thomas Starke.
Miss Douglass Terrell. OF Louisa, is
the guest OF Mrs. j. T.. Titz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

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IChauter of Accidents.

HINTON. W VA. April Especial
A r. Whitlock, Chesapeake ana ONO
brakeman. residing here fell from the top
Of ear ct Cotton Hin, station forty
five miles west OF here, hiA head STRIKING
on the rocks and severely iniurlng him.
day or two ago w. p. Madison,
brakeman. had the misfortune to have
three fingers cut off while coupling III
the yard. 1,,u
on the night of April 2sd Alex. VIII
kinson. OF this plspe, while riding n
freight near Roncevert, forty miles west
OF this place. fell under the train the
greater portion Of It passing over MS
legs. completely seyering them from ms
body. He was brought 70 his home mere
where the best possible attention was
rendered. but the physicians have no
hopes OF saving bis life.
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Jur$ens. JurSens' ourSens'
Furniture Bargains for Furniture Buyers.

SUCH MEN AS
John Boyd Thatcher, NJ. D.,
Robert w. Hill and
H. |. Kimball gave the
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Chas. Jur3ens' Son,
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We handle Haywood's celebrated
Baby Carriages.
"None better"
Prices, $3.50 to $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

To-day or rather tonight nobody
sleeps wen. Whether II Is tho fault OF the
noisy city. OF ovcr-strained nerves. OF Fl
troubled conscience. who can tell7 But
certain sure. that doctor who viii flnd
an innocent oDiate is the one who wiz
make a fortune. ! don't believe the beds
themselves were ever more beautiful:
they are OF enameled wood, Of brass. OF
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Zero" Refrigerators best in the world
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The record-union., 1896-08-27
lIIOTf TssN I IJFstT NEE X ILP Il f.
HENSIELE.,

1T is a cause for painful regret and
solicitude that an effort is being made
ny those high in the councils of the
allied parties to divide the people of
this country into classes, and create
distinctions among us. which, in fact
do not exist and are repugnant to our
form of Government. These appeals to
QNnntinlled on Cixth pnroA
The record-union., 1896-08-27
Nothing But Ruin Left to Mark the Spot
Of the Once FlOuriShins Village.
Twenty-Five Hundred People Homeless
and Penniless.
While Many Are Yet Among ths
Missing-The Property Loss, Out.
side of Railroad Property, Esti-
mated at Two rlilIiOns of Dollars
Five Hundred Residences Burned.

MARQUETTE (Mich), Aug. 26-
Further details received this morning
only add to the terrible devastation OF
yesterdays fire at Ontonagon. The
town is no longer entitled to a place on
the map. The fine residences of the
local officers of the match company are
gone, as are all that represented the
business industries of the place.
The water works plant and Govern
ment breakwater were seriously dam
aged. The number of residences re-
ported destroyed is 500.
The women and children are practi-
cally without clothes, and the men are
burned and singed by the flames that
they bravely but uselessly fought. AT
least $500 people are left not only
homeless, but penniless.
All the missing are not yet accounted
for. and several are seriously injured.
The property loss will amount to ST.
100000 outside of railroad property.
The homeless people are mostly being
cared for at Rockland eleven miles
south of Ontonagon. 1t is a hamlet OF
only 400 but good accommodations can
be offered.
For a week past the forest and swamp
fires so common in this region of pine
and stumpage have been smolderinE
and filling the atmosphere with dense
smoke that hung over the lake shores
like pail. The residents OF Ontonagon.
Trout Greek, Greenland, Rockland and
other points felt no alarm over the close
proximity of the latent fires. Early in
the morning a heavy south wind sprang
up 1t was gale of possibly between
twenty-five and thirty miles an hour
velocity. Trout Creek and Ontonagon
were in its path, and both of them had
about them fires that needed only q
wind to make them destructive to life
and property.
The Diamond Match Company's fire
brigade made an heroic fight against
| fearful odds. They were joined by
every able bodied man of the town, but
their efforts to check the progress of the
fire were unavailing. The flames burned
their way to the lake, leaving only ruin
behind them.
The most serious feature of the fire
aside from the probable loss of life is
that the destruction of Ontonagon is in
all probability permanent. The thirty
ing place, the oldest town on the upper
peninsula, will never be rebuilt.
The pine forests, which gave it prom
inence for years and led the Diamond
Match Company to make it the head
quarters of their manufacturing inter-
ests, have disappeared. There is no
more timber to be cut. That the mills
will be rebuilt no one believes. There
is not a business block nor a house of
any value standing. The homeless are
being sheltered in box cars, so far as
/ possible. All that made the town a
place of business Importance has gone
with the flames, and 2,500 people are
left wanderers on the face of the earth.
The record-union., 1896-08-27
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Congressman Black Nominated for
Governor

SARATOGA On. ", Aug. 26.-The
sincerity of Thomas G. Platt was quick
ly verified to-day when the Republican
State Convention got down to business.
The Republican leader strictly adhered
to his declaration that he was not Il
candidate, and the following ticket was
nominated practically unanimously:
Governor, Congressman Frank S. Black
OF Troy; Lieutenant-G t-Governor Timothy
T. Woodruff of Brooklyn; Judge of the
Court of Appeals, Irving c. Vann.
The convention reasSembled at IL: 10
o'clock, and the roll call on nomination
for Governor was Immediately ordered
The third ballot was without result and
the fourth was ordered As it pro-
ceeded it was seen that Congressman
Black would be nominated. All coun-
ties down to Clinton except one voted
solidly for him. When New York was
called Edward Lauterbach arose amid
great cheering and cast the total 1874
votes for Black The vote of New
York gave Black majority of the total
vote and the nomination. The official
result: Votes cast, 75S; Black G75,
Fish 6. Aldridge Il.
The nomination, on motion, was
made unanimous.
Mr.. Black was escorted to the plat
form and delivered a brief speech of
thanks.
When Mr.. Black had finished the roll
call of the convention for nominations
for Lieutenant Governor was declared
III order. Titus Sheard of Herkimer
County, Timothy E. Woodruff of Brook
lyn and Nevada N. Stranahan were the
only names put in nomination, and q
ballot was ordered. Mr.. Woodruff was
nominated on the first ballot
The Chairman announced that the Sc
lection of a candidate for Judge of the
Court of Appeals was in order. The
Secretary was directed to cast the bal
lot of the convention for Irving G..
Vann. He announced that 7JS votes
were cast for Judge Vann, and he was
declared the nominee of the convention.
MIR. Woodruff was presented to the
convention and made a short speech,
expressing his gratitude and apprecia-
ton of the honor conferred upon him.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
The record-union., 1896-08-27

A delegate from Ohio challenged the
right of the gentlemen who had cast the
vote of West Virginia and Arizona, on
the ground that they were not residents
of the State and Territory, respectively.
After much confusion the vote of West
Virginia in favor of Gordon was per-
mitted to stand, and the vote of Ari-
zona was rejected. This, together with
other changes, elected Mr.. Woodman-
see
Nebraska's thirty-four votes, first
cast for Gordon, were counted thirty for
WoodmanSee and four for Gordon with
the statement that while Nebraska de-
sired Gordons election, it could not con-
sent that it be secured by unfair means.
The vote resulted: Woodmansee $40,
Gordon S04.
On behalf of Gordon's supporters. Mr..
Yates of Illinois moved that Woodman-
sees election be made unanimous.
Adopted.
In returning thanks for the election
WoodmanSee said he was probably the
most surprised man in the hall. That
he had not prepared a speech of ac-
ceptance because he had hardly deemed
it necessary.
Wisconsin named D. c. Owen as a
candidate for the position of Secretary
against NJ. J. Bowling, again presented
by Minnesota. Mr.. Dowling was elect
ed by a nearly unanimous vote
The report of the Committee on Reso-
lutions was read by Secretary Bowling
and adopted.
Resolutions of thanks to the retiring
President, and to the committees which
arranged for the meeting We're voted.
Melville Hayes of Ohio reported re-
commencing that the next convention
be held in Detroit the second Tuesday in
July 1897. Adopted.
A resolution introduced by NJ. Kelsey
of Michigan, recommending the incor-
poraton of clubs of commercial travel
ers as auxiliary to the national organi-
zation, was referred to the Executive
Committee.
At o'clock the convention adjourned
until s o'clock, the evening meeting to
be a public mass meeting. President
Woodmansee and several other Repub-
licans spoke at the meeting this even
| ing.
The members of the Executive Com
mittee present in Milwaukee decided to-
night to start tomorrow for Canton to
| visit Major Mckinley.
The record-union., 1896-08-27
No Campaign Assessments.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Civil
Service Commission has issued an order
to Federal Office holders, warning all
employees against seeking or making
contributions for campaign purposes
The order embraces all branches of the
Government service. Violators will be
prosecuted
The record-union., 1896-08-27
Cleveland Strike Broken.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 26-The locked
out men of the Brown Hosting and
Conveying Company have voted to re-
turn to work. and the famous strike,
productive of several battles and riots,
is broken.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
MILFORD. PIKE COUNTY. PA. FRIDAY. AUGUST I. 1896

about 65 years He was born in
Germany but came to this country
many years ago and settl ed in the
township whore he resided until his
death He was elected a Justice of
the Peace and with such confidence
and esteem was he regarded that he
held the Office for over thirty years.
He also held many other township
offices. In 1890 he was elected Coun-
ty Commissioner and held that office
for three years. He was upright in
his dealings, cool and deliberate in
judgement, fixed in purpose, and i'm
partial in his decisions, seldom was
a case appealed, and many were
tried before him. He was eminent
ly peace maker, and his wise
counsel will be sadly missed by the
people of Shohola. He leaves wife
and several children.
The funeral took place at the Ger
man church in Shohola last Monday
Aug. 3.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
BRIEF MENTION.

"A large party of young people
from the town picnicked at Brink
Pond Tuesday. n
The large oil wagon belonging TO
the Standard Oil company was in
town Thursday.
Louis Doerr of the New York
Hotel at Lackawaxen had the mis-
fortune to lose a fine horse last
week.
"A progressive euchre party will
be held at the Conashaugh this (F'ri-
day evening and large hop on Sat
urday evening.
Camp meeting under the aus
pices of the African M, e. Church
of Port Jervis, is being held in the
Glen, and with good attendance.
The Eagle House a new boarding
place on Broad street kept by Hon.
]. A. Kipp has received its quota of
guests and is now comfortably filed.
The Homestead, which is also
a new aspirant for summer patorion-
age had a number of accesslons this
week to the already pleasant party
domiciled there.
"A large progressive enchre party
was given at the Jardon House last
Saturday evening Mrs. Lanchan-
tin won the first ladies prize ster-
ling silver ring tree, and Miss Hat
tie Decker the second a silver SOU
nenir spoon of Milford.
The regular monthly business
meeting of the directors of the Mil
ford Lycemn Association was held
at the rooms Monday afternoon.
The work is slowly but surely ad-
vancing. The neat and tasteful
sign which was put up last week
adds greatly to the appearance of
the building.
Printed in big letters on a new
fence built around a Broadway LOT
ON which new building is to be
erected is the following: when
six inches make one foot, eight oun-
ces make one pound, sixteen quarts
make one bushel, so cents will make
81" It might be will to paint this
all over the country.
Straw rides and leap year par.
ties are in vogue, and last week a
number of young ladies invited Their
gentlemen friends to participate in
a dance at Conashaugh. One party
represented the younger and the
other the older element of our gay
society, but both enjoyed them
selves immensely and are only wait.
ing an opportunity to have then
over again.
The second of the series of hop
to be given here took placed Friday
evening last at tine Crissman House
and was participated in by guests
from the Sawlill and Bluff Houses
and a number of invited guest
from the town. To say that Frank
, aided his estimable wife engineere.
the affair with their accustome'
energy. is speaking more than a vol
ume could tell for the success ant
eclat of the occasion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
MARTHA E. KELLOGG.

Deceased was the wife of the late
Robert M. Kellogg, who was the
son of Rev. r. r. Kellogg former
pastor of the Presbyterian church
in Milford. She was born here Oct.
IL, 1S41 and was the daughter OF
Hon. Harvey Royce and Lucy Sea-
man. She is survived by two broth
ers, and three daughters. She was
a resident of Port Jervis where, she
died, for many years. The funeral
was held Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

such noises approached the rostrum
for his maiden effort In low but
tender accents he pleaded to have a
chance He had no record except
as base ballist, but the crowd
would hear no more. "Dory, who
has been perusing Webster, and
knows what words cast reflection,
considered this as a pointed al
lusion to the sonorousness of their
cheers, and said they had been in
suited. Nothing but beer would
wash away the injury, and so they
had It. The discussion now become
heated, the arguments forceful, and
some of the gentlemen were so sew
erely struck by them that the SOM
bre hue has not yet departed from
their contenances. At this juncture
our reporter fearing he might be
summoned as a witness at some sub
sequent sitting of the cri nal court
took French leave.
I'VE may add that the above and
the preceding reports of these meet
ings were not concocted with any
malice prepense. The purpose was
and is to call attention to methods
of electioneering which are simply
disgraceful and which gentlemen
aspiring to dignified positions if they
for moment reflected would not
indulge in. This is evidenced by the
tact that those who participated on
the former occasion, were, to their
credit be it said, conspicuous at the
last one by their absence. ED.
PRESS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
Intelligent Idea.

Never in the history of the Trea-
sury Department were so many in
quiries received by officials for in
formation on all financial subjects.
Hundreds and thousands of letters
have been received and the number
is daily growing. Some of them are
very unique and show what queer
ideas some people have of the effect
of free coinage of silver. The fol-
lowing received to-day by Secretary
Carlisle, is a sample of the curious
literature -
Smarter, Ala, July 81, 90.
Hon. John G. Carlisle, Washing
ton, d. G.
Dear Sir AS soon as free coin
age goes into effect please express
me $4,000 to this office (charges paid)
and let the balance of mine come by
freight.
Yours truly,
G. d. MCLAREN.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

B. L. Smith, known as " Lou of
Delaware township, was last week
arrested ON complaint of the Misses
Winans for the larceny of guam
tity of wire from their premises at
Fulmerville. They do not reside on
the place during the winter, and some
time since the person in charge dis
covered that the wagon house had
been broken open and q new wagon
taken therefrom, also that set of
single harness and other articles
were missing. There is no trace as
yet TO the wagon and harness but
the arrest of Smith grew out of a
suspicion as to the direction certain
articles had gone, He gave bail in
300 for his appearance at court
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

We call attention to the meetings
of the Tri-States Driving Park at
Port Jervis on August 18th, 18th,
18th and 18th There are large
number of entries, the track is in a
most excellent condition, and the
trotting will be good. 1t is beauti-
full drive to the grounds and will re-
pay amply the time required. Don't
forget the dates and be sure and take
it in. There will also be bicycle races
each day which are an interesting
feature of the programme.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
A Card to the Public.

Owing to a large number of unin-
vited guests at the Bluff House ball
on Friday evening, July II, this an
nouncement is made. These affairs
are series of. hops given by the
proprietors of the Bluff House, the
Crissman House and the Sawkill
House for their own guests solely.
Others coming without special in
vitation from the proprietors of
these hotels will not be admitted.
p. N. BoURNIQUE,
EMILY CORNELIUS,
.. FRANK CRIssMAN,
July 2S, 1896.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
MATAMORAS.
Secret Societies.

MILFORD LODGE, No. 844, f. & A. NJ.
Lodge meets Wednesdays ON or before
Full Moon at the Sawkill House, Milford,
Pa. N. Emery, Jr, Secretary, Milford.
j. II. Van Etten, w. NJ. Milford, Pa.
VAN DER MARK LODGE, No. S2s, l. o.
o. ~ Meets every Thursday evening at
730 p. M, Browns Building. Geo. Dau-
man, Jr., Secy. James II. Heller, N. q.
PRUDENCE REBEKAH LODGE, 1917, l. o.
o. f. Meets every second and fourth Fri
days in each month in Odd Fellows Hall,
Browns building. Miss Minnie Beck, n.
q. Katie Klein, Sec'y.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

G.. E. Hursh, proprietor. Rose
comb white leghOrns, eggs for hatch
ing, brOilers in season and dealer in
poulty supplies, incubator, ,broOders,
wire netting, roofing felt, &c. trees,
plants and vines, furnished toorder.
Office at farm, Layton, N. j.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
HVmeNEAL.
DORR-BOYD.

On Tuesday evening, July %,
1896, Mr.. George Percy Dorr, of
Port Jervis, and Miss Florence Es
telle Boyd, of this place, were united
in marriage by Rev. r. B. Collins,
at the Methodist parsonage. Miss
Ella Florence Johnston, of South
Orange, N. j., and Miss Collins wit.
messed the ceremony.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
HENRY o. KNEALINa.

Shohola township in particular.
and the County generally sustained
an irreparable loss in the death of
Esquire Knealing who died at his
home last Saturday Aug. 1st aged
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

While Clyde Vanauken was riding
down Sunset Hill, near Bushkill
Sunday he lost control of his wheel
and dashing against an old limekiln
was badly injured about the head
and body,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
A Handsome Dog,

One of the handsomest members
of the canine race, is the property of
Mr., Mclaughlin, of Jersey City, who
occupies the Nyce cottage this sea-
son. Nero is noble St, Bernard,
yellow and white. He is perfectly
gentle and entirely willing to be-
come friends with his admirers. In
the art of swimming. he is so thor
oughly accomplished and takes such
keen delight in the sport, it is an alb
solute pleasure to watch him. There
are few really fine dogs in town and
among those few Nero easily ranks
first
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
SoLITIoHLMorEs.

Bourke COCHRAN IS an old-fashion,
ed Democrat, who believes that
principles count for something. The
New York Sun says he will take the
stump for Mckinley + wanted.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

5000 choice celery plants for sale.
Apply to- or address John Schneider,
Conashaugh, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

Any person or persons in Milford
desiring telephone connections will
call on or address J. P. Van Etten,
Conashaugh, Pa, or at this office.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07

WANTED mMEDIATELY-At Coma
shaugh House, three experienced
girls to iron and wait on table.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
Fresh KIN of Lime For sale.

George Cole has a fresh kiln Of
lime now ready at his place in Mon
tague, n. j.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-08-07
CHURCH DIRECTORY
MIIEnRn

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Milford;
Sabbath services at 1870 A. NJ and 73O r.
NJ sabbath school Immediately after the
morning service. Prayer meeting We'd
nesdny at 730 p. NJ. A cordial welcome
will be extended TO all. Those not at
taohed to other churches are especially in
vited REV. THOMAS NICHOLS, Pastor.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Mil.
ford: Services Sunday at 1870 A. NJ. and
7.3O 2. NJ. Sunday school ut 2.30 p. NJ.
Weck-d day services, Wednesday 7.30 P. NJ,
celebration of Holy Communion weekly,
Thursday 730 A. NJ. seats free All wei
come.
M. f. CHURCH. Services at the NJ. e.
Church Sundays: Preaching mt 1O.3O n.
III. and at 7.30 p. IN. Sunday school ut 2
u. m Epworth league at 6.45 p. IN.
Weekly prayer meeting ON Wednesdays at
7.30 D. m. Glass meeting conducted by
VIM Angle on Fridays mt 7.3O p. IN. An
earnest invitation is extended to anyone
who may desire TO worshsp with us.
REV. w. II. NEFF, Pastor.
MATAM0RAS.
EPwoRTH NJ. Il. CHURCH, Matamoras.
Services every Sabbath mt 1870 II. IN. and
7p. IN. Sabbath school at 2.3O. G. r..
meeting Monday evening Mt 7.3O. Class
meeting Tuesday evening at 7.30. Prayer
inttllltB W Nhitotlhg NNhAAhB hN isoNs
Everyone welcome.
REV. T.. G. CURTIS, Pastor
Hope EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Matn-
moras, Pa. Services next Sunday as follows:
Preaching mt 1870 II. m. and p. III. sSun-
day school at 3 p. m. Junior c. II. before
and g. II. prayer meeting after the even
ing service. Mid-week prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 730. Seats
free. A cordial welcome to all. Gene.
REV. J. A. WIEGAND, Pastor.