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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

have one good result, and that win be In
the removal Of many overhanging branch
es from our highways that have been a
menace to carriage tops, and high loaded
wagons Make clean sweep Of them
George Shook has our sympathy in tho
loss of one Of his team horses last Friday
night The horse was recently purchased
for use in the lumber woods, and was Ill
only about 2i hours previous to its death
Miss Annie Cole, the teacher Of the
school at Layton, was compelled to give
her school vacation last week on account
of her own illness.
Johann Hoffman and his step-daughter,
who Is not yet twenty years old, are at
Ellis Island They say that they came TO
the United States 10 be married, and t1i {
after the ceremony they intend to go home
again to Switzerland The name of the
prospective bride Is Rosa Under the
Swiss law a man may not marry his step
daughter Johann thinks that the step
question will be solved by making Rosa
step-mOther to her own brothers and sis
ters, of whom there are six.-New York
Press. Johann" Is apparently like citi-
zen of this place, who thinks because his
own unbridled passion impels him to q
union with his stcp-daughter that the
communitys sense Of decency, and the
law is of no account How lost to shame
must a man, or woman be to consent TO
such a union 1t tends to lower the NOR
ais Of community, even though its peO
pie do not reconize the participants soci
ally
"Legborn street. is showing substantial
signs of progress, In spite Of hard times: u.
witness the now house Of John Smith, ant
the new barn raised by John Raser asi
week
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.l
Dingmans, May 4-The sad Intelligence
reached this place on Thursday last that
Mrs Clara Picksley, of Dover, N. j.,
was dead She has been a great sufferer
for several months. Mrs. PlclSsley was
the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs w. &C.
A lams, of this place, and many of her girl
hood days were passed in this community,
whom she made "a large circle of warm
friends by her excellent disposition aud
lady-like demeanor. The deepest sym
pathy of the community is extended to the
husband and family of the deceased. in
this sal hour of th3lr bsreavem mt and
grief.
Isaac V. Westbrook Is having large
new barn built on his farm along the
stage road, in Lehman A. A. Albright
and son are doing the work.
The school at Dlngmans Lucian b.
Westbrook, teacher, closed a few days
since, and that at Coles Miss Carrie Horn
bec's, teacher, will close this week
David Jaeger, of Center, who has been
very sick during the past two weeks,is con
valesclng slowly.
Charles OFT, of New York has moved
upon his farm near Conashaugh, recently
occupied by John Schrelber
The past few days have been notable for
the heavy fall of rain, and the subsequent
frequent showers.
A large number of fishermen was alon g
our different streams on Saturday aud it
is said a very nice amount of trout wert
taken.
There have been ten deaths in Delaware
town since the 30th of December last
There ought to be Sabbath school or.
ganized at Center we think.
They are having frolic to-day putting
up telephone poles from Silver Lake t.
Dingmans. KIRo.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

who crowd where angels fear to tread
The directors can think the Gazette for
the attempt Of its correspondent TO al ass
them with himself Perhaps "H. V. j %
thinks that directors employ tehchers be-
cause Of their servility. and not because of
their technical knowledge or fitness for the
school room. 1t would seem ms IL a pnper
must be very lax which permits its cores
pondents TO misquote and nisrepresent in
its columns the writer's for other papers
"H. V J in his puerile attempt to create
a something to combat, fails to deny any
thing your correspondent has written con
cerning the schools Of this township
IL he will come out in the open and say
something tangible we will endeavor fo
take some of the cObwebs out Of his misty
vision As his initials Indicate III V. j.
Is built on the retrOgressive plan and Il he
wishes to make of himself n pedagogical
success he should furblsh up his brains, and
proceed in a straight forward manner
We imagine his real umbrage Is at uur
suggestion of an automatic broom and a
spittoon for Centre, and If so why not with
out circumlocutiOn say SO and give as
a chance to substantiate all we have said
which we can readily do. When school
room Is allowed to become so dirty that
the dust can only be kept down by con
stant expectoration upon It, It Is proper
subject FOR criticism whether that crlti
cism hits the directors or the teacher the y
employ. We had no malice In our r.
marks and there was no occasi on to so con
strue them. Public servants are open e
the unbiased comment of the people who
e their masters. &c"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Kimbles, May BE. Kimble spent last
week visiting New York city.
Mrs. Elwood Williams was called to
Hawley last week to see her father, Philip
Kimble, who Is quite sick.
Mrs f. Kimble suffered an attack of
sickness last week but at present is inn
proving.
Several strangers have put in appearance
in towu: DR.. r. w. Brady was here last
week calling on the sick; George Singer, of
Tafton, is employed here by e Kimble.
Horace &c. Kipp and wife visited friends
here a few days ago.
Miss Aba Phillips has returned home
from New York bringing with her friend.
Ferd Calkin was called away this week
TO attend the funeral of his brother.
Mrs. A. w. McCown has rented her
home and will reside with her sistor, Mrs.
Laf Rowland.
Mrs. Harriet Atkinson, whose health ii
not good, called ON friends hers yesterday
Mnlard Schauk has been absent from
homo attending his fathers funeral.
e. Kim5e is getting out ties and lum-
Der on lands burned over last summer.
TANDEM.
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Of Port Jervis, who were fortunate IN be-
ing included In this jolly gathering
The bicycle club was organized here last
Tuesday evening with signed member
ship Of about 20, but the organization was
not thoroughly completed, 50 that there
will be another meeting at the same place
Ffiday night Of this week to complete the
club The membership fee is s5 cents and
- cents monthly dues This gives prom
ise to be good social organization and
will promote the Improvement Of our high
ways and tend also to add TO our social
gaiety. They will be known as the River
side Cycle Club
A number Of our philanthropic cltlzens
are getting up a drawing for gold watch
to aid worthy widow, with children, who
Is .in somewhat destitute circumstances
Privntion is not allowed to go unnoticed
or unaided in this village.
Shad fishing by the Peerless Shad Fish
ing Club was gone into in dead earnest
Wednesday night Of last week and re
markable luck was had by the club they
managing to secure some 1sg shad of a
very good size This is the best catch so
far this season Very flattering financial
results from this enterprise are promised
this season S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
lrnoM ANornnR conREsroNpENr.l

(FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENCE
Shohola, May 4.-Weather cool and
plenty of rain. Creeks and river quite
high This will make good fishing.
John Shields made flying trip to Mil
ford to day.
John Englehart is building large house
back of Shohola, which will accommodate
number of summer guests.
Mr.. Boughman is plastering his house
and will keep boarders.
Sorry to hear that George Haas Jr , is
on the sick list. Dr. johnson is attending
him.
w. J. Sadler is doing some fine stone
work for Van Bramer & Company.
Miss Annie Worzel visited Walker Lake
in search of lost dog Wonder whore the
puppy has gone?
Kirkpatrick's Blue Stone Company s
pay day is tomorrow and every body will
be out. The roll amounts to over $1,000 In
stone drawn on the dock last month, and
they shipped 90 car loads in the same time.
Who says business is not good
We hope the p. NJ, of Greeley will sue
ceed in his trip to New York.
Just tell "H" If he learns to talk dutch
to start a singing school would like to
attend. LILLY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
MONTAGUE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Montague, May 2 To-day will pass for
a dreary and lonesome one, but how the
grass grows.
Frank Hoyt swapped his sorrel horse to
Jacob Van Tassel, of Milford, and Judson
Kerr his grey mare "Molly' to P G. Wag-
n,r, of Port Jervis, for a sorrel trotter.
Shad fishing so far has been failure
over here.
Pickerel season opened again May 1st.
This township will soon have guide
boards.
How many of our public roads are trim
med fifteen feet high
4 very pretty report has been sent ont
by State Superintendent of Roads Budd,
which gives very good and valuable in
formation for the construction of good
rJads, also the cost l have received a
copy and will be glad to show it to those
interested.
A deer was seen over here the other day
by Jos. Sinner. 1t is perfectly safe as
long1as it stays in New Jersey.
John Lantz. of Branchville. passed
through here the other day on his way to
Sullivan county after "A drove of COWS.
Sanford Nearpass our only justice, spent
a couple of days at Plainfield, N j. last
week.
L A. S. will meet at the residence Of
Jacob McCarty on Thursday afternoon
May 18th.
Shall we have minister here is the
question often heard.
Miss Josie North has returned to Brook
lyn.
Miss Louisa Schubiger is home for the
summer,
Miss Mary o 'Brien, of New York, is Wis
iting Montague friends.
Other callers in this town the past weel
were: Alex. Brink Of Matamorasi John
B Layton, Joseph Westbrook. join
Fields, Mrs. Susan Dewitt and Miss Ester
Westbrook, of Port Jervis.
Moffatt Ryman is happy; another boy.
HiHenry's Minstrel Show at Port Jer
Wis Tuesday will be attended by some
Montague lovers of fun.
Please don't ask another TO do what is
none Of his business. If you accept an Of
fee, take the oath, do your duty Don't
shirk, find fault and ask another to dc
what is plainly your duty. II you can't
won't, are afraid then-resign-
Extend your dooryard into the public
road, drive stakes and put wire on to them
the proper person whose duty 1t is to stoE
you WON'T and the public, why they car
simply be d--d.
III, - Of Layton, talks about pug dos
farm down there Now Brother 'H'' yor
are way ahead of US, such a thing as a pug
dog isn't owned IN Montague, although
we have dogs of most every other kind
but pugs, heavens They are too fashion
BILE for this town. just plain dogs are al
we can afford. Our little dog weighs g
funds anl it is only dog, although
smart one, but no pug. DICK.
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MArAMoRAs.
Especial Correspondents to the Pansa-)

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Matamoras, May 7-The fine new struc-
ture being put up by Mr.. Wolscheidt and
son, for Mr. John Ahlbach on Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, has so far progressed that 1t Is
now enclosed and already can be seen TO
make very imposing residence.
Miss Florence Lord visited Middletown
on Friday. She spent the day very plea
sanity with friends.
Mr.. Frank Halstead spent Friday in
Middletown Franks mother resides in
that city
Miss Bessie Springer, of Englewood, N
j., has returned TO her home, her many
friends in MatamOras will regret her de
parture
Sheriff H /. Courtright's residence and
grounds are very much improved. 1t ii
located on Main street in a very pretty part
of the village. The sheriff will soon have
a very pretty place. he is making improve
ments all the time.
Mrs. John Carney's new house Is near
ing completion. Rev Father Treis ex
pests to occupy it when it is finished.
On Tuesday evening the dancing class ol
Prof. Dunn's closed for the season. His
Matanoras pupils regretted exceedingly
that il was the last night. The professor
is very popular, as a teacher Of dancing
On account Of Mr.. John Cross being alb
sent Miss Mary Squires was the pianist
Miss Squires takes Mr.. Cross place wher
he Is unable to attend The class reception
took place on Thursday, May eth. Ths
professor has been very successful Will
his GLASSES this season.
A party Of about 90 people met Tuesday
evening, April 27th at the home OF Mrs
Frank Quick a O'Clock p. m to give Mr.
and Mrs. John Pherson a surprise party
This pleasant affair was gotten up by Mrs
London and it was one Of the most perfect
social affairs that has taken place In thi.
village. The party went from Mrs
Ouick's TO Mr. Pherson's 5 and more per
foot surprise could not have been given
Mr.. and Mrs. Pherson seemed for a mo
nasnt TO be completely at a loss TO under
stand the large gathering Of friends bat
soon recovering themselves they at once
proceeded 20 make their guests feel al
home. A very nice supper was prepared
and partaken Of and the guests were loud
in praises Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pherson as
arst-class entertainers and about mid
night they an left for home, much regret
being expressed that time was so neeting
The party was composed Of Matalnoras
people except Mr.. Emmett Abers and wife
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

a fine horse Of Peter Hess last week,
School began here last Monday, with
William Courtright, Of Lackawaxen, ms
teaeher.
David Mexican is building large addi-
tlon 60 his house and will cater to the sum
ner boarders.
Otto zOellner is building a large dane
ing pavilion 22x32.
Mad dogs seem to be plenty around here
this spring. Frequently one gets mad and
bites a lots of others and then they &c
crazy too. A good dose Of shot would be
a cure for many of the worthless ours run
ming around.
The supervisor is at work on the roads
again something we are very glad to see.
We are very fond Of wedd ng cake and
hope this HUT will not be thrown nway ON
a certain young couple. LILLY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
"H. v. D."

Dlngmans, May 2.-That Quixotic cor
respondent III " J " has mounted his
Rosinante and gone for windmill To
satisfy his craving FIR knightly joust, l
will stand for once for the mill In the
Port Jeryis Evening Gazette of April goth,
he treats his readers to Greek fire display
of his asinity, by declalming with inveo
tiyes of something which he had not read in
the PRESS of the 23rd He alleges that
&c" the correspondent had written some
thing very awful about the directors Of
Delaware, in which mud and other things
were mixed, and as III V j." stood in
line he thought some of it hit him, and he
felt daubed up. We fail TO discover in the
letter complained of any such reference to
the directors, and defy any one to do so.
We do regret, however, that III v. J."
feels smeared for IL he carries any more of
the terraqueous matter in the Centie
school house the task of cleaning the Au-
gean stable would be holiday job beside
renoyating that temple of learning
The directors and teachers of Delaware
are able to vindicate themselves and their
acts, without the aid of III V. j." when
they are maligncd, but he in his desire to
play the sycophants part rushes In and so
yerifes the old adage about a certain class
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
LEoeEDALE.

Especial Correspondence to the PRESS.
Ledgedale, May 9.--Mrs Carey, Of For
est City, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Slattery
Louisa Cook returned home last Thurs
day.
Johnnie Cook has sore hand, poisoned
from barb wire
Mrs. Gillett spent last week with her son
Thomas, who has been sick with measles
John Ball, of Honesdala, was in this
vicinity last week.
Fishermen and chicken thieves are thick
and Polish blood hounds are Of little ac
count when they are around. We under
stand that one of the boys has taken the
pledge. 1t is hopeful that more will fol
low. WAYNE Co,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
sHoHoLA.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss-)
shohola, Pa, May 1.--Willie Bridge, son
of George Bridge, celebrated bis eleventh
birthday Saturday night The wagon
house was beautifully decorated with
evergreens by the young ladies' and the
young folks AL say it was the hnest place
TO dance ia they ever saw. A large mum
Der Of his young friends attended ana he
was the happy recipient Of numerous pres
ents When the music under the direction
OF Prof Keller struck up the floor was
quickly h'led with dancers and the happy
hours flew quickly by until refreshments
were served. All experienced a delightful
time and went away wishing young
Bridge many happy roturns Of the day
E A. Groening OF Rattlesnnke, bought
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
Mercantile AppraiSemenj
For 1897.

Notice is hereby given that all wholesale
and retail dealers engaged in selling goods
wares, mercandise or other effects Of
whatsoever kind or nature, whether of the
growth or product and manufacture Of the
United States or of any foreign State, and
to all brokers residing in the County of
Pike and State of Pennsylvania that they
said county for the year A. d. 1897 as fol
lows;
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PAuRAc.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Paupac, May 5.-Weather cold and
rainy and farmers are taking a rest from
the tolls Of planting and ploughing.
Mr. Frank Killam starts for West Vir
glnia Monday, where he has secured a
,sition with large Lumber Co. We all
wish him success and are equally sorry to
have him leave our community.
Mr.. A. ]. Kimble made business trip
to Scranton Wednesday,
Mr. Ferdinand Jacob returned to New
York Wednesday after weeks visit with
his father
Miss Ida Bittenbender of Scranton, who
has been visiting Miss Cora Kimble for
the past week, returned home Wednes lay.
Joe Waite and Carol Dean of Dalton
ae visiting Arthur Pellett of this place.
Ben Wilson Of Philadelphia is spending
his vacation with his sister, Mrs. e. L.
Guest.
Mr.. Jacob Zimmerman has recently pur-
chased a pair Of goats for his grandchild,
Jacob Jr
Mr. and Mrs. H. e Kipp of Wilson
vile were calling on friends one day th is
week.
Mrs. Augusta Bennett will have pub
lie sale Friday May 7th, at her home.
Mark Ansley who has been very sick for
the past week is not yet able to be out.
Conrad and Emil Gumble spent Sunday
in Milford
We were unable TO have church Sunday
evening as our minister, Rev J. G. Ray
mond could not cross the flats, owing tC
high water.
Miss Minnie Smith returned home Tues.
day aftor two weeks visit in Scranton
and DunmOre,
Mr.. Benjamin II. Kiilap Is iunprovins s
his country residence by a new roof
McKrNrEv
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

moo REWARD The school directors
0DZU of Dingman township will pay
twenty dollars for information which will
lead to the detection and conviction of any
person or persons committing any trespass
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, 1897-05-07
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, 1897-05-07

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing on the premises
OF the undersigned in Dingman township
near the Delaware bridge, for hunting,
fishing, berrying or for any other purpose
whatever, Is forbidd n under penalty Of
the law. Any person or persons disobey-
ing this notice viii be dealt with in such q
manner as may be most effectual to pre-
vent a repetition.
II. STUBENDOFF,
April 81, 1897.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
TUESDAY, JUNE l, 1897.

at the Commissioners Once in the
Borough of Milford, between the hours of
a. IN. and p. m, when and where they
may attend II they see proper
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

EOR SALE. A small farm located near
IL MatamOras, known us the Hensel or
Reinhardt place, containing 2l 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, 1897-05-07

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i 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, 1897-05-07

TRESPASS NOTICE Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the south
ern half of the tract of land known as the
William Denny, No. 49, in Shoh0la town
ship, for hunting, fishing, or, any other
purpose also trespassing on SawSill pond
In DiDgman township, or, fishing in it Is
forbidden under penalty Of the law.
NJ. CLEILAND M1LNOR,
Apr154m Attorney for owner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

TRESPASS NOTICE Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Lackawaxcn 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, 1897-05-07
Who would not wear clothes 2
What Cunning q Flanagan can
do for you for the small sum of
$7.49.

~ ood ALL-wooL SUIT, all sizes for
VI men.
E'ine DERBY or ALPINE HAT Of the
II latest style.
Suit Of summer underwear, SHIRT and
, DRAWERS
w Vhite laundried SHIRT, linen bosom.
0ne LINEN COLLAR made Of the BEST
" linen, any style.
One SILK TIE or BOW, whichever you
" select.
0ne pair Of good COTTON HOSE, black
" or brown.
One pair Of good seryioeable sUsPEN-
You go elsewhere for the same
goods and they cannot duplicate it
short of sio.75. Our price on the
whole thing is
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

TOR RENT. Several good houses in
II Milford, Pa. Enquire of j. H. Van
Etten.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

Billiard and Bowling Saloons and Ten
Pin Alleys-FOr one alley or table, $780,
and for each additional alley or table, $40.
Mechanics and manufacturers of all kinds
who sell mechandise to the amount Of $500
above their own manufacture are 14th class
and pay ST. Sales of 81 600 and less than
5000 are 18th class and pay $40.
Butchers who purchase cattle. hogs, ETC.,
killed and dressed and sell the meat are
liable to a payment of mercantile tax.
Eating houses, restaurants, cafes and
oyster saloons where spirituous or malt
liquors are not sold are taxed as follows
Sales of Tax Glass
s 500 and less than 81 600 $500 8
1000 " 1900 10 90
All dealears, brokers, butchers, mer-
chants and eating house keepers and others
who are required to pay mercantile taxes
in the County of Pike, are rated and u.s.
sessed as will appear opposite their re
spective names. and they are hereby noti-
fled that the day of appeal will be on