Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-01-01
LAYTON.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
LAYTON, Dec. 2g-The fellow who gets
hot under the collar because someone takes
a try at solving a chinese puzzle of the re
lationship existing between certain parties
in this town is informed with all the gra-
witty due the occasion, that If he thinks the
PIKE COUNTY PRESS or its correspondents,
wear his collar or have the least idea of
asking his permission with hat in hand to
publish the truth, then he becomes small
potatoes indeed Any persons who break
the laws either by marrying within the
prohibited degree, or by Turing young girls
into by-places in the small hours of the
night deserve scant courtesy at the hands
of the PRESS, and a closer acquaintance
with the strong arm of the law. We con-
slider that the search-light of publicity
should be turned upon any who wilfully
offend aproper sense of decency or whose
acts constitute an offensive violation of
law. This is one Of the good works live
newspaper and a live correspondent is
built for, and neither the PRESS nor your
humble servant are at all likely to finch
from their plain duty in this respect. Only
biiooc MnOot COIHCitutt IlStb Ill ICCuSullUn
need fear the truth
At an unannounced gathering recently
five gentlemen were at dinner, when the
question of political affiliation was broach
ed, and to their mutual surprise it was
found all five were prohibitionists. A
rather singular coincidence at least.
Lester t. Smith is not behind in the
race of progress very often. He has just
placed fine Piano of the most modern de
sign in his home.
Mrs. Joseph Jaggers has been confined
to the house by illness during the last week
but is improving at this writing.
The Chapel people at Bevans had very
nice attendance, and an enjoyable time at
their entertainment Christmas Eve. The
extreme cold reduced the attendance
slightly.
Mrs. Geo. e. Hursh is confined to her
room by a severe attack of erysipelas. 1t
is very painful, and shows no sign of
abatement as yet.
The shooting match at Hainesville was
well attended, but the pleasure of the oc-
casion was marred for many by a brutal
fight, and the many cases of intoxication.
The trick goat was won by Ed Cahrs of
Frankford, and sold to James b. Fuller,
Esq, who is now its happy owner. Those
societies that need goat in their initiation
services should file their applications with
James at an early day so as not to be dis
appointed. j. V. Major led in winning
turkeys by the rifle, and took in some
cash prizes also. Some very good shoot
ing was done.
Miss Susie Clark daughter of William
Clark, Jr., was taken TO the Morristown
Asylum a few days ago. Miss Clark was
suffering from prolonged attack of men
tai alteration. 1t is to be hoped treat
ment will result in restoring her former
health and condition.
The Boss" says he got back from up
Salt River all right; lost no cogs, and
brought the merry-go-round all the way
through safe and sound. Looks rather
pale though. Guess he must have lent the
machine to the Judge" during the shoot
ing match for it was evidently in active
use that day.
Joseph A. Schooley has been suffering
from an hallucination during the last
Mbuhi tnut Was fcA1 trying W hllu6tlls anu
might have resulted seriously to Others
He is now growing better under the skill
full treatment Of DIR. ]. N. Miller.
We are told that teachers at the Institute
generally condem ned the issuing Of quart
crly reports, showing the progress Of their
schools. 1t seems TO us it would have a
tendency to encourage the pupils, and post
up the parents who seldom visit the school
therefore, that it would be useful.
The Xmas entertainment at Layton was
well attended, and the net receipts nearly
ten dollars. A neat nest egg in the Sun
day schools treasury
Mr.. John Youngs recently completed
the drilling Of a well for Mr.. Ernestein
Weiss near Dingmans at a depth Of ia
feet.
John b. R0senkrans has purchased an
organ for use In his family. 1t is an Estey
OF fine design and finish.
The School Board met Dec. 10 and de-
olded to ask the township to grant them