Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
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MATAMoRAs, July 10 Last Thursday
afternoon we were greeted with the remark
Have you heard the latest newsP No what
is itS Its raining And we had fine
rain, one that thoroughly soaked the
ground. We have no fear of a drought af-
fecting us this season.
Twin Lakes is getting to be a popular
summer resort for Port Jervisites and
those who live in reachable distance of
the charming waters. Tuesday Of last
week Walter and Alfred Marvin, with
their guests, DR.. Geo. e. McKirgain of
Paterson, N j., and Arthur Mitchell of
Milford, pitched camp on the borders of
the lakes, they enjoyed Immensely the fish
ing and rowing, keeping bachelors hall,
cooking their flnny catches over camp fires,
and boasting of coffee fit for an epicure
the flavor and richness Of which cannot be
enjoyed by any except those who enjoy like
experiences. How many of our readers
ever took weeks vacation in that way9
If you have not, plan for such an outing
in the near future, it will be a pleasant
spot in your life, and the experiences will
be source of enjoyment for winter
thoughts. The return trip was one of ex-
citement as 1t was made during the after
noon of the rain; ruts were encountered
some of which were almost impossible.
They reached home none the worse for the
wetting and exciting ride.
The above reminds me of a story told of
Thomas B. Reed when he was previously
acting as speaker ofthe House. An import
ant question was receiving attention, q
vote was to be taken and certain men,
Der from Northern New York was wanted.
Reed telegraphed for him to come on i'm
mediately. A reply was flashed back:
Cannot, washout on the line" Reed re
plied-''Never mind that, buy clean shirt
and come on"
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Speidel are attend
| ing the G. K. Convention at Washington,
d. c., they are the guests of Mr.. Speidel's
brother George, who was formerly Mata-
moras boy, and who now holds a RESPONSE
BILE position in the government employ.
| Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr.. G. H. Lang
don, has been lying dangerously i'll at her
home on Main street. The last report, we
are glad to say, is most encouraging, she is
improving finely.
/ Mrs. p. Jeffries whose sickness was no
ted in last weeks PRESS, has so far recover
ed as to be around again.
| Some one remarked recently that q
neighboring town was growing-that two
new houses had been built the past winter
That thriving town cannot hold candle
to Matamoras. Besides the new residences
mentioned last week, we must call atten-
tion to our townsman, Mr.. A. w. Balch's
new home, on Cunningham street, 1t is q
large roomy house, tastefully painted, and
big addition to our town Of home like
homes.
Jerry Van Gordon Esq, is also building
a new residence near his store, and H. J.
Van Glider is erecting one on Cunning
ham street. Alick Brink our thriving
builder has these two houses under his su-
pervision, when completed they will add
beauty to our already beautiful little
town. City people who come this way are
charmed with the situation of the town
and the Delaware Valley in general.
Wheelmen are in their paradise while on
our roads. Artists delight to put on can
vas the many happy spots they see alo ng
our brooks and hills.
While in studio, five years ago, in that
grand hotel, the Ponce de Leon, at st.
Augustine, Florida, landscape, with a
most familiar aspect, mountains, valley
and streams, with the chestnut trees, rail-
fences and grain fields, all combined, and
the beautiful figure Of a girl in deep re
verie, in the fairgrounds was suddenly con-
fronted. How fine and how like home
came to our lips. Where was this scene
paintedS Pike county, Pennsylvania, was
replied. wonder If we all appreciate as
we should the things which are ours
here in our own Pike county,
The sermonipreached by Rev. Weigand
at the Evangelical church last Sunday
night was one which will long be remem
bered by those who heard him. The Amer
lean Legion of Honor turned out in body
and the church was filled to over flowing
Notwithstanding the uncomfortably hot
evening.