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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-31

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and wclltried remedy. Mrs
WSsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-31

A Washington man has been sent to
Jail for sixty daisy for twisting cows
tail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-31
Teacher - What does h-a-t-c-h-e-t

spell?
Bright Pupil-I dunno.
Teacher-What does your father Kill
a chicken with?
Bright Pupil - Nuthin', he jes'
wrings its neck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-31

What's more miserable than discon
tent? Shakespeare
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-31
CALIFORNIA WINES DIRECT. Delive'

Ceases ri qts $40; 2IU eaI Kegs, si5; 20 GaI kg
$40, asstd Pacific Wine Co., Los Angeles, Cal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
rhs .pr Z. A. W. noaa noot.

The new set Of road books which
is to be issued by the Pennsylvania
Division of the L. A. w next spring
is now we'll under way and advance
proofs of some Of the pages fully
warrant the statement made some
time ago that they would when COM
pleted be the best publications of the
kind ever gotten out. The set will
consist of four books. The second
will take in the northeastern part
of the State, together with Northern
New Jersey and Southeastern New
York.
The Secretary Treasurer states
that by the time the L. A. w. re-
newal season, whion commences on
April 1, arrives the books will be
ready for distribution, and every
member who joins during this fall
and winter, as we'll as those who re-
new their membership, will receive
a copy of the book covering the sec
ton of the State in which he resides,
with the privilege of purchasing the
other books in the set at the cost of
printing. They will not be offered
for sale except to L. A. w. members
at any price.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
WEATHER PROVERBS.

II at sunrise there are many dark clouds
seen in the west and remain there, rain
will fall on that day.
II the sun draws water In the morning.
II will rain before night
When the sun rises with dim, fnurlxy
clouds, with black beams, and clouds In
the west, expect rain.
II the sun rises pale there will be rain
during the day.
"A red morn; that ever yet betokened
Wreck to the seaman, tempest to the field,
Sorrow TO shepherds, woe unto the birds.
Gust and foul flaws to herdsmen and to
herds" shakespeare.
II the sun rises clear, then shadowed By
a cloud and comes out again clear. II will
rain before night
"In fiery red the sun doth rise,
Then wades through clouds to mount the
skies"
Red skies in the evening precede fine
morrows.
A red sun indicates fair weather.
A red evening indicates fair weather,
but II the red extends far upward, especi-
ally in the morning, IL indicates wind OF
rain.
A very red sky in the east at sunset in
dicates stormy winds.
II the sun sets in dark, heavy clouds, OK.
pect rain the next day.
A bright yellow sunset indicates wind
a pale yellow, wet.
II the sun sets pale, it will rain tomor.
row.
1.-THE weary sun hath made a golden set,
And by the bright track Of his fiery car
Given token Of a goodly day tomorrow"
Shakespeare.
A halo around the sun indicates the up
proach Of a storm, within three days, from
the side which is more brilliant.
II there be u ring or halo around the sun
in bad weather, expect fine weather soon
Haze and western sky purple indicate
fair weather.
A blur or haziness about the sun indi
Gates a storm.
II the sun burns more than usual, OF
there be halo around it in fine weather
expect rain.
When the sun In the morning is break.
ing through the clouds and scorching, 4
thunder storm follows in the afternoon.
"Sunshining shower won't last half an
hour;
Sunshine and shower, rain again to-mor
row."
Pale yellow twilight, extending high NJ
indicates threatening weather.
"As the days begin to shorten,
The heat begins to scorch them"
Sun dogs in summer indicate storm.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

That Bethlehem is the city of
Christ's nativity there is no doubt,
but that the grotto in the rock is the
spot where he was born there are
many who question. They contend
that the gospel gives no authority
for this, saying that the manger be-
longed to an inn or khan; that it
was because the rooms above were
filed with guests that the holy
family were compelled to take up
their temporary abode in the court
used to stable the mules and the
horses. But until the doubters can
prove that some other spot has SUI
perlor claims to this the world will
go ON revering the little grotto be-
meath the Church of the Nativity.
New York Herald.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
No Measure for such Grief.

Judge NORRIS IN the United
States Court at Baltimore in a case
before him against the Western
Union Telegraph Company for
damages for failure to deliver a
message announcing the sickness of
mans wife, until two days after
she died, directed the jury to bring
a verdict Of one cent, because the
anguish incident 20 the mans alb
.scence from. his dying wife's bed
side could not be measured by
money damages. The costs were
put on the company.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
why She Went.

A young minister went into the
country to preach, and during his
discourse observed a woman who
seemed to be much affected. After
service he resolved to visit her, and
ascertain the impressions on her
mind. "Well said the woman III
tell you. About six years ago me
and my husband removed TO this
place, and all the property we had
was a, donkey. Husband died, and
then me and poor donkey were left
all alone. At last donkey he died,
and to tell you the truth your voice
put me SO muchin mind of that dear
old critter that 1 couldn't help tax
ing ON about it,"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
EDITORIAL.
A HARRISBURG LETTER.

A HARRISBURG LETTER.
BY reason of our geographical
location the people of this section
are more naturally in touch with
New York than their own State,
aud information regarding the
doings of our own Legislature, and
events in our State are much more
meagre than many desire. In or
der to afford the people of the
county better knowledge of cur
rent events transpiring at Harris
burg, and to keep them informed as
to the important measures, such as
road laws, tax bills, game laws etc,
which will be introduced at the
coming session, and also matters
pertaining to the Senatorial canvass
now and likely for some time to alb
sorb considerable attention, the
PRESS has arranged for a weekly
letter from Harrisburg written by a
correspondent who has had long ex-
perienoe there, is thoroughly
familiar with the ins and outs of
State politics, and intimately ac-
quainted with State officials and
members of the Legislature. This
letter will keep you posted on Penn
sylvania politics, and entertain you
with the news and gossip of the
legislative session. This feature
alone will be worth to you far more
than the subscription price of the
PRESS. We shall also have from
our own correspondent a weekly
Washington letter. Subscribe now
to get the full benefit of these let
ters.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Secret Societies.

MILFORD LODGE, No. 344, F. & A. NJ:
Lodge meets Wednesdays ON or before
Full Moon at the Sawkill House, Milford,
Pa. N Emery, Jr., Secretary, Milford.
j. H. Van Etten, w. NJ. Milford, Pa.
VAN DER MARK LODGE, No. 1928, I. o.
o. f; Meets every Thursday evening at
Z. 80 p. m, Browns Building. Geo Dau-
man, Jr., See'y. D.. H. HOrnbeck, N. G
PRUDENCE REBEKAH LODGE, 1877, I. o.
o. r. Meets every second and fourth Fri
days in each month in Odd Fellows Hall,
Browns building. Mrs. Alice Hornbeck,
n. G.. Miss Katie Klein, Sec'y.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
THE JUDGES CONVENTION

A convention of Pennsylvania
judges, the first in the history of
the State, will be held in Philadel-
phia on December 30 under the aus
pices of the Commi ttee on Law Re-
form and of the Com mittee of Legal
Education of the Pennsylvania Bar
Association. The purpose of the
convention is to consider the expe-
diency and feasibility of attaining
uniformity in the rules of court
throughout the Commonwealth, and
to take steps toward putting in
practical operation the uniform sys-
tenn of legal education indorsed by
the Pennsylvania Bar Association at
its last meeting.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Queen vletorls,s cigars.

Queen Victoria not only does not
smoke, but does not even per-
init smoking in her immediate
neighborhood. And yet she con-
sumes annually about a thousand of
the finest Havana cigars, which are
specially made for her and are in
tended for her guests. They are SO
expensive that even in Cuba, at
wholesale prices, these cigars could
not be had under 81 apiece. The
men who make them receive thirty
cents d States currency for
every one, as they must be most
carefully selected and twisted, and
none but the oldest and most skilled
workmen are entrusted with their
fabrication. To them the work is q
regular gold mine, as they can turn
out about 800 cigars day, pocket
ing about 80 per diem. When fin
ished they are hemetically sealed
into glass tubes, in order to guard
against deterioration, connoisseurs
insisting that the Havana leaf is af-
footed by change of climate, and
that no Havana cigars can taste as
well abroad as in Havana.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
OUR LEGISLATURE.

The Senate consists of fifty men,
bers, politically divided as follows !:
Republicans, Al; Democrats. 6, and
the House. 2O4 members Republ-
cans, III; Democrats, SO. Each
members receives 81, 800 and mile
age per session.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
A HYMN OF PEACE.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
Angel of Peace, thou hast wandered too
long
Spread thy white wings to the sunshine Of
love,
Come while our voices are blended in song
Fly to our ark like the storm beaten dove,
Fly to our ark on the wings of the dove
Speed DER the far sounding pillows Of song
Crowned with thine olive leaf garland Of
love
Angel of Peace thou hast waited too long
Brothers we meet on this altar of thine
Mingling the gifts we have gathered for
thee,
Sweet with the odors of myrtle and pine,
Breeze of the prairie and breath of the sea
Meadow and mountain and forest and sea,
Sweet Is the fragrance of myrtle and pine,
Sweeter the incense we offer to thee,
Brothers once more round this altar Of
thine.
Angels of Bethlehem, answer the strain,
Hark a new birth song is filling the sky,
Loud as the storm wind that tumbles the
main
Bid the full breath Of the organ reply
Let the loud tempest of voices reply,
Roll it's long surge like the earth shaking
main,
Swell the vast song till it mounts to the
sky
Angels of Bethlehem, echo the strain.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

The New York Times recently Of
fered 800 for a better motto than
''All the news that's fit to print. Z"
The winning motto is; "All the
worlds news, but not a school for
scandal. " Perhaps nine readers out
of ten win consider the original
motto far better than its successor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting for the election Of
Managers Of the Milford CeszlgsJry Asso-
citation will be held at the Office of c. W.
Bull in the Borough Of Milford on Mon
day, January 4, 1897 between the hours Of
2 and 3p. m.
WILLIAM MITCHELL, Sec'y.
Milford, Pa, Dec TO- 1896.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Legal Advertising.

Court Proclamation, Jury and Trial
List for several courts per term, s24.OO
Administrator and Executors
notices BUu
Auditors notices 400
Divorce notices 800
Sheriff's sales, Orphans court sales,
County Treasurer's sales, County state
ment and election proclamation charged
by the square.
III. Van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford, Pike County, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Entered at tho post Office of
Milford, Pike county, Pennsylvania,
as second-class matter, November
twenty-first, 1896.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders
Of the Barrett Bridge Company will be
held at the Toll House of the company, in
the village of Port Jervis, on Tuesday,
January 4th proximo, for the purpose of
choosing Board Of Directors for the next
year.
The polls will be open from till 4
o'clock D. m.
FRANCIS MARVIN, Sec'y.
Port Jervis, December 1s, 1895
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Children should be accustomed as
soon as possible to sleep in dark
room. Unless they have learned to
be afraid of it the darkness is sooth-
ing to the nerves, and the rest is
more profound and refreshing than
when there is the unconscious simu-
lation of light. 1t is particularly
desirable for children of a nervous
temperament that light should be
excluded, yet it is most often the
nervous, sensitive child whose
imagination has been filed with
fears of the shapes the dark may
hide.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Advertising Rates.

One square(eight lines one Insertion 81 100
Each subsequent Insertion 90
Reduced rates will be furnished on ap-
plioation, will be allowed yearly adver-
tisers.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
NOTICE

All persons are hereby notified that
throwing or burning papers or refuse Of
any kind in the streets Of the Borough is
prohibited.
By order OF the town council,
j. @. CHAMBERLAIN,
President pro ten.
Attest, d. H. HORNBECK, Seo'y.
Milford, May 5, 1866.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

II has been truly said that If some
men could come out of their coftins
and read the Inscriptions on their
tombstones, they would think they
had got into the wrong grave.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
CHURCH DIRECTORY
MILFORD.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Milford;
Sabbath services at 1870 A. NJ. and 7.30 p.
NJ Sabbath school Immediately after the
morning service. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at 7.30 p. NJ. A cordial welcome
will be extended to all. Those not at
tached 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
730 p. NJ. Sunday school at 2.30 p. NJ.
Weekday services, Wednesday 730 p. NJ,
celebration of Holy Communion weekly,
Thursday 7.30 A. NJ. Seats free. All well
come.
b. S. LAssITER, Rector.
NJ. II. CHURCH Services at the NJ. r.
Church Sundays: Preaching at 1890 a.
m. and at 7.30 p. m. Sunday school at 2
p. m. Epworth league at $40 p. IN.
Weekly prayer meeting on Wednesdays at
73O p. IN. Glass meeting conducted by
VIM. Angle on Fridays at 7.30 p. m. An
earnest invitation is extended to anyone
who may desire 10 worshsp with us.
REV. w. Il. NEFF, Pastor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
The good Laying Hsns-How to Tell Them

The good Laying Hens-HOw to Tell Them
Those who wish to pick up the
good laying points in hens should
watch their birds very closely so as
to note the ones that lay best. If
the owners will observe the heads
of these birds they will find they diff
fer in shape from the bad layers.
The heads of the good layers are
much finer, not nearly so thick or
heayy-looking. The eyes are bolder,
with a quick, bright, intelligent
look. The good layers are more ac-
tive, always on the move scratching
about the first birds out in the
morning and the last to roost at
night with, a full crop.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
How to Live Easy.

Some days ago seedy gentleman
registered at one of our leading
hotels, but he managed to raise
enough cash to pay for supper,
breakfast and lodging. Next morn
ing he stated he was a professional
vine and tree pruner, and would go
out and make some money to buy
his dinner. At meal time he ap-
peared with the wherewithal, and
proceeded to get even with the land
lady by laying in satisfactory feed.
He had earned the money by beg
ging few flower seeds on the pre-
text that he wanted them for medi-
cinal purposes, and then selling
to some of our citizens at a fine pro-
fit, as genuine imported dutch seed Is
warranted to grow, and raise any
variety of flowers desired. And
people bought them, and were happy
and so was the shrewd viticulturist.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

A dry crust of a fellow, who was
unhappy with his preacher because
the {" dry vine," as Carlyle would
call him penetrated the thick iga-
ment that covered the crusty man's s
soul, signified to the minister his de-
sire to have a pew nearer the pulpit.
4" Can't you hear ?" asked the
good man.
Yes" was the reply.
Can't you see 2"
g Yes. "
"Then why do you change ?"
I" Because, said the obdurate
one, 81 am so far off, that when
your words get to me they are as
fat as dish wash"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

The surest way to lose your health
is to keep drinking other peoples.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Probably the oldest timber in the
world is found in the ancient tenn
pies of Egypt, in connection with
stone-work which is known TO be at
least 1000 years old. This, the only
wood used in the construction of
temples, is in the form of ties, hold
ing the end of one stem to another.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

"Did you throw the half-brick at
randomH" asked an enraged par
emit.
''No, threw it at John VIII
iams," said the weeping boy.
"And did you strike him on pur-
poser"
mo, I struck him on the nose"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
MATAMORAS.

EPwoRTH NJ. K. CHURCH, Matamoras.
Services every Sabbath at 1890 a. IN. and
p.s IN. Sabbath school at $50 G. Il.
meeting Monday evening at 7.30 Glass
meeting Tuesday evening at 7.30. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 7.30.
Everyone welcome.
REV II G CnRTIs Pnstnr
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.

OFFICE, browns BUILDING, BROAD ST.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Hope EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Mata-
moras, Pa. Services next Sunday as follows:
Preaching at 1870 a. m. and D. IN. Sun
day school at 3 p. m. Junior @. E. before
and G. E. prayer meeting after the even
ing service. Mid-week prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 7.30. Seats
free A cordial welcome TO all. Come.
REV. j. A. WIEGAND, Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1896-02-01
contracted in the war.
A SUBJECT OF INTEREST TO
SOLDIERS.
Z. = knowlton, Fifth Michigan Cavalry,
1ehs Of the Effects of Army Life.

l. =. knowiton. Fifth Michigan Cavalry.
Tells Of the Effects of Army Life.
From the News. Muskegon. Mich.
There are few pleasanter drives in
tnse part OF the country than the one
etoo8 the South Grand river road, run
ming between Grand Haven and Bass
River. little hamlet about fourteen
m1tee from the capital of Ottawa
county. And especially IN that so in
theee October days. when the rich au-
tunanal colors are beginning to give
radiance to the woodlands along the
route. On the eleventh of this month
. representative of the Morning News
took this trip 10 interview q certain
Nj. H. B. knowlton. q farmer living
about mile away. about his cure from
rheumatism
MI. knowlton Is a man fifty-one years
OF age. and served three years in the
war. being q member of Company F,
FIFTH Michigan Cavalry. He has lived
in Allendale. Ottawa county. Mich,
since the rebellion. and 10 one Of the
substantial farmers of the county, his
farm, which contains one hundred and
eaghty-fve acres, being a valua BILE prop
erty. He was working in the flsld when
approached by the reporter, but kindly
invited him into his handsome brick
house, and when asked about the bene-
fits he had received from taking DR..
Williams Pink Pills, said: Il was In
the army for three years, and 1t was
A-- ~ 81 ha yha
The Meeker herald., 1896-02-01
Ne. ss-. s..A,.-. O.. x,...


Just before General Joe Johnston Surs
rendered at Greensboro. North Carroll
M, his commisariat was 80 slim that It
did not satisfy the hunger Of some Of
his men The consequence was that the
plantations on the route OF their re-
treat were stripped OF every thing eata-
BILE. Stringent orders were issued by
General Smith against this kind Of In
dependent fOraging, and strong pro-
vo0t guard was sent out to strip the
men Of their booty. and all Of the i'd
bits went to replenish General Smiths
larder, says writer In the Warrenton
virgfnian.
His men determined to get even with
him. 10 q party went to a distant farm.
house and killed large Newfoundland
dog, skinned 1t and cut 1t into such
small pieces that 1t was impossible to
tell what the animal was when alive.
They then approached the camp in the
direction they knew the provost guard
would intercept them and allowed them
selves to be captured. The meat, sup
Eoeetily mutton. was sent up to General
Smiths headquarters, where II In due
time appeared on the generals table.
The story got abroad. and the next time
there was review or dress parade of
Smiths brigade Il soldier at one end of
the line called out: "WhO ate the dog?"
The reply from the other end was:
General Smith," and the whole line
broke out into loud Bow wow, bow
WOW, bow wow"
The Meeker herald., 1896-02-01

he rneumauSm. 1 wuuIu az, he
ne who has the rheumatism to try
th> Ink Pills. and am confident they
will help them"
H. B. Knowlton. of Allendale, Ottawa
county Michigan. being by me duly
sworn. deposes that the facts set forth
in the foregoing statement, made by
him this 1lth day of October, A. D.. 1895.
are true. HENRY G. VANITY.
Notary Public,
Muskegon Co. Mich.
DR.. Williams' Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
all druggists. or may be had by mail
from DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N. Y. for soc. per box, or
six boxes for $3.50.
The Meeker herald., 1896-02-01
D..f...s o.n Not B. Cured

BY local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There IL only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness 10 caused by an in1amed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When the tube IL in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when 1t II en-
tifely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by Catarrh. which Is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur.
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o,
Sold by druggists: 75c.
Halls Family Pills. 25c.
The Meeker herald., 1896-02-01
rh. s,s. of a Good stomach

Is one of the most benehcent donations
vouchsafed to us by nature. How often II is
grossly abused. Whether the stomach is
naturally weak. or has been rendered by
lmprudence in eating or drinking. Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is the best agent for
Its restoration to vigor and activity. Both
digestion and appetite are renewed by this
flne tonic, which also overcomes constipa-
ton, billousness. mularial, kidney and rheu-
matte ailments and nervousness.
The Meeker herald., 1896-02-01
l.in.,. IN. Tecrn

ELECTRICITY and gun cotton are cutting down
trees In American and European forests. A
number OF compressed cakes Of gun cotton
are bound around the tree with copper wire.
and this wire IS connected with an electric
battery. When the current Is turned on all
Of the gun ncotton cakes explode at once and
the explosion cuts the tree down. leaving the
stump AS smooth on top as though the tree
had been cut through with saw.