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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
DINcMAN,s FERRY.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
DINaMAN's FERRY, March ga heavy
snow storm visited us last week, and filled
the roads with snow banks
The large boarding house of Thomas
McMurry near Centre, was destroyed by
fire, early Saturday morning Everything
was lost.
Miss Susie Smith, Of Brooklyn, N. Y,
is home on visit to her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. l. H. Smith, Of Centre.
Henry Van Auken is the happiest man
around Centre, all on the account Of the
arrival of young son.
Miss Rosey Vandermark, who has been
spending the winter with her uncle at
Trenton, returned home last week.
Frank Smith, of Philadelphia, is home
visiting his parents.
A young boarder arrived at the home Of
Frank l.. Layton, of Lehman township,
ON Sunday March the sixteenth
Otto Leberer and family have moved to
Milford.
This is pretty cold weather to have a
dance i'm barn, and to get chased out
with pitch fork Is worse yet.
Della Crone, of Centre, has gone to Ea-
ston, to visit her sister Annie
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
SANpYSroN

Especial Correspondence to the PRESS
Who said that SandEston is not. an up
toAlate town. The Fisher school racket oc-
cupied the attention of the people for a
time, then came the minister racket that
convulsed the people, and lastly the great
church trial. That threw all past rackets
far into the shade, and now an all pervad-
ing calm has fallen over the town; still
here and there is occasional ebullition of
the last racket as each one mixed in, de
clares with great vigOr that he had no
thing to do with that racket and has not
broken the Ninth Commandment in letter
or spirit, and usually winds up with saying
81 told you So"
Our Board of Education met ON Satur-
day night, but ! am not informed what
business was transacted. hear that Miss
Hornbeck of Fisher school farm has mott
fed the board that unless they pay for two
weeks teaching, which she claims is due
her, she will sue the board. Are we in for
another racket
John Youngs is getting his tools, engine,
etc in repair and will be ready when called
on to lay pipes, bore you well or anything
in his line. Give John call.
The Centreville exhibition was very
good, considering the time they were In
preparation, only lacking In one essential,
and that was music. They ought to have
had music and plenty of it, for people like
that. Hainesville turned out and made 1t
a success, aud the receipts were IS or 10 dol
lars.
For an all round butcher commend us to
Wash Lantz, who is busy all the time and
is making a big success of the business.
He visits Milford three times week, rain
or shine.
Ben Rosencrans the clerk in Smiths
store, at Centreville moved in with his
mother last week, and will go back to
farming. Ben isl jolly chap and filled the
position with credit, and wish him sue
cess at the plow handles. Frank Rosen-
Grams takes his place in the store.
Landlord Brink, of Tuttle's Corner, had
George Drake arrested ON Thursday last
for robbing his till. George had key tC
the till and as he could tap it at any time he
ought to have been smart enough not tC
I AbNt boch NHuthb u AhS W tSN hAS MY Ou
of the lock. l am afraid George is in for 4
vacation, for this caper.
Why don't the Herald Ssndyston cores
pondent say something about gambling il
his items The game of freeze out" Il
plain poker, and it is ON the boards contin
uously at Centreyille, or does w. c. take
a hand occasion ally.
Chicken stealing is the fad now with tn
light fingered gentry, and almost daily
hear Of some ones roOst being robbed. Pu
a burglar alarm on your coops, put a cou
Pile of shells,of buckshot in your breech
loader, and II that alarm goes of shoot t
kill. Sure cure if your aim is good.
A certain person named Tom married al
estimable lady who at her marriage hal
three girls, one of them married Tom
nephew In time Toms wife died then
married his wife's daughter, who also hal
three children by her first man, now It
puzzling people, who love TO trace relation
ship just how all are related, and whethe
the nephew's children can tell where the
are at
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
AlnllsL ilom Mt Hul.h.

EDITOR PIKE COUNTY PREss-Dear
Sir: In last weeks issue of the Port
Jervis Gazette Mr. Il. b. Kintner signs
himself to a scurrilQus article entire
ly unworthy of himself and the Gaz-
cite and in the same has the effron-
terry to challenge me to enter into a
debate with him. One untruth more
or less does not seem to weigh upon
his conscience, and his article is such
a tissue of misrepresentation that it
would be ridiculous in me to give it
any attention. He seems to try to
be all things TO all men, and the last
one who talks with MIR. Kintner
seems to have him as he wants him.
In reference to the challenge upon
which he lays so much stress
would say first that your readers
are all aware how unpleasant it is
to try to converse, or debate with a
man who is intoxicated, and that no
one can, nor should be condemned
for avoiding, when possible, being
placed in such predicament.
Therefore if e. B. Kintner will leave
off his wrestling with the merry-go
round, and abstain from intoxica-
ting drinks one whole year, then
shall with the greatest pleasure meet
him in debate upon any sensible top
ic he may select. I should insist
upon the probation being not less
than one year, for the reason that a
reformation extending over that
period of time would be Indicative
of his ability to appear upon the
platform in such condition that one
would not need to sacrifice their
self respect to meet him. This one
would certainly be compelled to do
were he to appear in the condition
he usually does when he wishes to
be conspiuous, or as he says, when
he wishes to do business. Recipro-
eating with him in his desire that
these open confessions should clear
the atmosphere, and be means to
accomplish a good end, j am.
Yours very truly,
GEo. e. HURST,
LAYTON, N, j., Mar. 90, 1896.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.

Especial Correspondence to tho PREss.)
DINGMAN's FERRY, March 25.--Last Sat
urday morning at o'clock Thomas Nc
Murry's large house was burned, they
could not save any of the furniture scarce
ly escaping with their lives. The house
had just been finished last yer and was
one of the best houses in the neighborhood
Miss Della Crone who has been visiting
her sister Annie, at Easton, returned last
Monday.
Frank Smith, of Philadelphia, was here
ON visit for few days.
Married at noon to-day John Ward, Of
Bushkill, TO Miss Susie Howell, daughter
of Levi Howell. The Dingman's Ferry
band will furnish music this evening.
Howard Hawk is getting ready to move
to Branchville, on the first of April.
Harry Bensley is also getting ready to
move on the first of April. We are sorry
to see them leave here, but what will be
Dingman's loss will be Jerseys gain.
s. l.. Sarles, who has been sick is out
again, and able to come up town and tack
lie Herman for a game of chess.
DELAWARE.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

started East this morning with the view Of
extending their already extensive business.
We are enjoying the best sleighing Of the
season here, and lumber and stone teams are
kept busy.
The new Railroad bridge over the Bloom
ing creek Is nicely underway. There are
ten carpenters working at It now. There
is also plan made out for the new Depot
at this place, which we expect will be built
as soon as the bridge is finished.
Mrs. w. Griffin and son have gone to
Port Jervls to visit amoung friends for a
few days.
Hiram Hazen has been very sick for a
few days, but is better now.
Mr.. Alva Rollison and Charles Carhuff
are wearing the happy father smile now
adays.
We notice that Mr.. Horace Hazen bro
ther of Hirm Hazen is in town.
CIT1zEN.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
IT the Reformed church.

at the Reformed church.
The Oyster supper for the benefit of the
NJ. Il. Church very near proved Il failure.
Proceeds s2O.65
John Faults n German, aged about 40
years died at the VIM. Helm farm very
suddenly last Wednesday morning at o.
clock of pneumonia after an illness of 4
days. Deceased was living bachelor fash
ion together with another german having
no near neighbors. John had no friends
or relatives in this country so his employer
Mr. VIM. Helm, of New York was notified
and he came up Thursday, and the body
was inferred in the Montague cemetery
Friday
Mrs. Julia Kerr has returned home.
Miss Rillie Brink, of Tuttle's Corner has
been visiting at the Riverside House.
H. L. of the Gazette, has enjoyed in the
past week an attack of grip.
The Town committee, of Montague, met
at Tappantown, yesterday to swear in Off
GERS and pay bills. The new officers were
slow to appear. Mr.. Ludwig qualified as
Constable number of bills were paid an d
the road money appropriated and Over
seers appointed DICK
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
LEDcEDALE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
LEDGEDALE, March 28 - Blanche Bis
bing and Willie Walker are visiting
friends in Scranton.
Miss Frey visited Miss Matte Becker on
Sunday.
Miss Sheridan has returned to Bidwell
Hill after two weeks visit with friends in
this place
A leap year party of young folks from
Paupac was entertained at Ira Killam's
ON Wednesday evening, March 18th. We
will say that those young ladies were not
very highly complimented on their artis-
tistic needle work" We are sorry. For
we know they did try to do nicely, and
very strong. WAYNE COUNTY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
MONTAGUE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
MONTAGUE, March 22.-The old Board Of
Trustees with two exceptions was rulected
last Thursday. A. Burrow was reelected in
stead Of Mr.. Merring and Oscar Vanauken
in place of Mr.. DE Salignac. The amount
Of money asked for by the board s4O0 was
voted. The Board will meet in school
house No. 3(Brick Housed Friday March
s7th at 4 p. m. TO organize
Disagreeable weatherand roads together
made failure Of the meetings last week
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
Some Why's.

Where are the blue birds that were
seen near Milford ?
Why does a man promise to do
what he does not mean to perform !?
Why do we expect more from
others than we would be willing to
do ourselves ?
Why do some ministers of the gos-
pei say yes, l will do thus and so,
1 will visit that sick sister," and
never do it. That is not a very good
recommend.
Love thy neighbor as thyself, who
is thy neighbor. EVERYBODY.
Almost anybody will extend a
helping hand to a friend in trouble,
provided he isn't asked to have
money in it
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
Scissors For a Weapon.

Harry Thompson, who was shot
at Lancaster by BERTHE Mcconnell.
who afterwards shot herself, re-
fused to allow the doctors to probe
for the bullet. He threatened to use
scissors if the attempt was made but
he was disarmed and etherized, bat
the bullet was not found. There is
now hope that both may survive.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
Correspondence.

Correspondents are particularly
requested to send in all news in
tended for publication not later
than Wednesday in each week to in
sure insertion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
GLEN EYRE.

Especial Correspondenceto the PREss.)
GLEN EYRE. March 24.-Glen Eyre was
well represented in numbers at Milford.
There was eight witnesses and three jury
men attended court from here.
The blue stone kings, Of Glen Eyre
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

A chance may win that by mischance
was lost.--Southwell.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

Trifing precautions will often pre-
vent great mischiefs.-Sharpe.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labOur and to wait.
-I.onOfelIovv
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
Can he Do rhe,o Ihlnr,f Z

Your eighteen-year-old boy may have a
good deal Of Latin and cube root, says an
exchange, but unless he can do the things
enumerated below he is not even ordinar-
lily well equipped as a business man or as
man of the world and can he do them
Write good, legible hand.
Write a good, sensible letter.
Speak and write good English
Draw an ordinary bank-check.
Take it to the proper place in the bank
to get it cashed.
Add a column of figures rapidly and ae-
curately.
Make out an ordinary account
Write an ordinary promissory note.
Measure pile of lumber in your shed.
Spell all the words he knows how to use.
Write an advertisement for the local
paper.
Make neat and correct entries in day
book and ledger.
Tell the number of bushels of wheat in
your largest bin and their value at current
rates
Tell something about the great authors
and statesmen of the present day.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

But human bodies are sic fools,
For a their colleges and schools,
That when nae real ills perplex
them,
They make enow themsels to vex
em.-Burns.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
J. given that trespassing on the premises
of the undersigned, situated in Dngman
township, for any purpose whatever is
strictly forbidden, and all offenders will be
promptly prosecuted IRA b. CASE.
Oct "a, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
n of administration upon the estate of
Christian ID. Meyer, late of Dingman town
ship deceased, have been granted to the un-
dersigned All persons having claims
against said estate will present them, and
those indebted to said decedent will please
make immediate payment to
JOHN Il. OLMsrED, Administrator.
Dingman township, Dec. 30, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

TTRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
l. given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Lackawaxen township, Pike county, PA.
for the purpose Of hunting and fishing, or
any other purpose is strictly forbidden Un-
der penalty Of the law.
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. -, 1895. President.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. Letters
n of administration upon the estate of
Frederick Meyer, late of Dinglnan town
ship deceased, have been granted to the un-
dersigned. All persons having claims
against said estate will present them, and
those indebted to said decedent will please
make immediate payment to
JOHN E. OLMsTED, Administrator.
DinRman township, Dec. 80, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

EOR SALE. A small farm located near
E Matamoras, known as the Hensel or
Reinhardt place, containing p acres.
Finely located, well watered. House and
barn. Fruit of all kinds Part improved.
Title clear. For terms, price, etc, address
Lock box G. Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

dpO0 REWARD The school directors
IpZO of Dingman township will pay
twenty dollars for information which win
lead to the detection and conviction of any
or doing any damage to any school house
} or property therein in said township
By order of the board,
Nov. z, 1895. IRA b. CASE, Sec.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27
One Cent a Word.

For Each Insertion. No advertisement
taken for less than 10 ceuts.
CASH must accompany all orders.
Address PIKE COUNTY PRESS,
MILFORD, PA.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-27

EOR RENT. Several good houses in
II Milford, Pa. Enquire of j. II. Van
Etten.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
n of administration upon the estate of
John II. Meyer, late of Dingman town
ship deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned. All persons having claims
against said estate will present them, and
those indebted to said decedent will please
make immediate payment to
JOHN Il. OLMsTED, Administrator
Dingman township, Dec. 30, 1895.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
HORSEMEAT is hEALTHEtu-
DOCTORS Say 1t IL Better To Eat tb..
Pork.

u . Dctter to Eat than
Pork.
Paris and Vienna cheap restaurants
substitute horse meat for other kinds
OF butchers meat, as a matter op
course. Hitherto even in Paris wbaro
the advantages of horses meat as a
regular Item on bills Of fare have been
hho"h ever since the siege Of Paris,
restaurants hesitate to publish the fact
ina they are serving it to thoir Gus
TONER'S, for fear of tho popular rreiu.
ace. Yet just as oleomargarine is in.
hhitely better than genuine butter of
Il poor quality, so ordinary horse meat
Is better for health and flavor tLan
meat from cattle sold for the use of
the poorer classes.
1he poorer classes in Berlin ara
forced by the high prices to 60 without
meat. In Paris the custom of usin:
morse meat has made 1t possible for all
the poorer classes who have to do
heavy labor to obtain a sufficient
amount of nourishing animal food.
Horses meat differs from beef In be-
ing slightly coarser in grain and having
a slightly richer flavor. Its quality
naturally depends on the age Of the
beast. AS a rule, even though it MAJ
be tougher, the meat is far safer to eat
h a beef. While the herds of cattle
each year are producing among then,-
selves more tuberculosis infection,
horses have little chance to commune
cate tuberculosis or any other disease
TO one another, because they are sell
dom closely together. The diet of
horses fits them for food purposes even
more than cows, and infinitely more
than swine or poultry.
The business Of Strengthening horses
for their meat Is undoubtedly on the
Increase in the United States, because
a large market has opened in Europe
for horse meat, especially when it is
canned. The Germans are eating it,
though unconsciously, In the form Of
sausage.
An unknown amount comes back to
America as canned meat, and not i'm
probably forms a staple item Of diet
IN all public or private Institutions
where feeding by contract Is carried
on. That this industry will rapidly In.
crease is certain from the fact that
horses are becoming cheaper and more
abundant. The farms out West can
better afford to feed horses with their
grain If they can sell the horses for
their meat.
The result will be that If horses come
largely into the market as a food pro-
duct the younger horses will DC killed
off before they are two years old to
save the expense Of longer feeding
them. This will do away with the real
reason against the use of horse meat
that only old and feeble horses are
jISnd
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
religion an Sport Mixed.

IL intend to preach a sermon uron
football next Sabbath" said TIE tail
caller in the white choker, "and | shall
be pleased to furnish you the manu-
script if you have any wish to use it. l
know q number Of your readers would
oe glad to see it in print"
"All right" said the busy editor. You
will ave to get 1t here early, though.
Our sporting page is the first one to
close"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
GIddneSS Comes

with a better understanding of the
w transient nature Of the many phys.
teal III; which vanish before proper eff
torts-centlc efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
tbe knowledge that so many forms Of
s;cknoss are not due to any actual dis
eaSe, but simply to a co~nstipated condi-
lion Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
IL removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
ore remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
orrans on which it acts. tits therefore
ali Important, in order to got its bepe-
fcial effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that You have the genuine article,
which by the California
Fir syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utatle druggists.
lin the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tvs or other remedies are not needed.
IfaElicted with any actual disease, IN
NAV i, commended to the most skillful
PHYSICIANS, but if in need of q laxative,
the1. II should have the best, and with
the wcil-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Fi.s stands highest and is most largely
usedaudg gil es moGo general satisfaction
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
A Scheme that Worked Poorly,


The Sunday school needed money,
and Mr.. Smart, the superintendent.
had a new way Of getting it.
He proposed giving each boy half a
dollar. At the md Of the month the
principal. together with what it earned,
was to be returned to him.
The scheme was good, bur II didn't
work quite as Mr.. Smart had antici-
pated.
The fourth Sunday found the superin-
tendent ready to audit the profit and
loss accounts, and he commenced With
%Johnnle'S class.
How have you done. Johnnie"
my half dollar has earned another
one" said Johnnie. with the air Of one
having an option on a halo.
Good" said tho superintendent.
Not only Is Johnnie a good boy in help
ing the school, but he shows business
talent. Doubling ones money III a sim
gle month requires no common ability.
Who can tell but what we may have
another budding Croesus among US?
Johnnie, you have done we'll"
And now, Thomas, how much has
your half-dollar earned?'
Lost it." said Thomas.
What. not only failed to earn any
thing, but actually lost" said Mr.
Smart. How was that"
II tossed with Johnnie" was the re-
ply, land he won"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
Oldest Wooden Building,

The oldest wooden building in the
world is said to be the church at Bor-
gund, in Norway. 1t was built in the
eleventh century, and has been protect
ed by frequent coatings Of pitch. 1t is
built Of pine and in fantastic Roman
esque design.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
Physicians Wise in Their Generation

The above class of scientists recognize.
and have repeatedly borne testimony to. the
Efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a
remedy and preventive of fever and ague,
rheumatism, want of vigor, liver complaint,
and some other ailments and intirm condi-
.ions Of the system. Experience and obser-
gation have taught them its value. They but
echo the verdict long since pronounced by
the public and the press. Only the henighted
now are ignorant Of Americas tonic and al
%teratiyc.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
Eewars " Ointmepts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

As mer;1-y will surely destroy the sense OF
smell AM. completely derange the whole system
whom o~ntoring 1t through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
presc.. ptions from reputable physicians, al tbs
iamage they will do Is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
ledo, O., contains no mercury, and IL taken In
.o-iaily, and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio
by F. J. Cheney & Co.
CT Sold by Druggists, price $50 per bottle.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03

No matter how ashamed q CIR! feels
he first time she kisses a man. It never
occurs to her that the man may feel
hat way too.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
..dordcrry's Big House.

,.-d Londonderry has a gigantic
r in Wynyard Park, Durham, 300
ho.' lang. which is bad enough; but the
ZEE, .rre gallery, which is 101 feet long
t"l foot high. contains no less than
.! ,,nces of statuary and 500 paint.
'n.s. This gallery has to be swept out
anJ busted every DAY.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-03
From Now Until Spring

Ov~ercoats and winter wraps VIII b. IN
fashion. Fey can be discarged, ten por-
arily, while travelling in the steam heated
trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee. & -.
Paul Railway. For solid comfort, lor
speed and for safety, no other line Can
compare with this great railway O. lle
VVact