Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-06-18
LAYTON.

A small boy and willing young man
brought about little unpleasantness in
the village one night last week, in which
the latter received a whipping. He after
ward called up once prominent trustee,
and member of the church to do battle for
him, and turn his defeat into a victory
The good deacon arose from his bed, and
scenting the battle from afar, was soon on
the bloody field and ready for the fray, but
the victor had quietly retired from the
field and gone to bed. Mild religion that,
to get out of bed at or 10 o'clock at night
to engage in some other mans fight.
Joseph A. Schooley visited relatives and
friends in Sandystoh ON Saturday and
Sunday last. Joe is looking well and
hearty
Charles Grau and son are repainting the
Hainesville church, now for the new bell
and, well the church at Layton needs a
coat of paint, too, and bell, and grave
yard fence, and, and, some more new
members, or the old ones warmed over
Excuse me, but I have wandered some
what from my subject though not far
from the truth, and we will let it go with
out further apology.
Alton j. Reasor formerly of this place
but now of Stroudsburg paid Sandyston a
visit last week, looking after his farm, and
other interests here
DIR. j. N. Miller has the neatest kept
lawn in the town. The surroundings OF
his residence betoken good taste, and al
together it is a credit to the place.
Married on Sunday last, at the residence
of the officiating minister, Rev. NJ. V. b
Warner. Henry Degroot of Sandyston to
Miss Annie Perry of Pike county. We
tender our congratulations and wish the
couple a long and happy welded life
The surgical operation ON the foot Of
Robert Everett, son of J. f. Everitt has
proved successful. He viii remain a short
time in the Newark Hospital, or until the
cure becomes permanent.
Benj d. Hursh, and Walter Drake
spent few days last week on their wheels
The round trip included calls and visits on
friends in Port Jervis, Middletown, Union
vile, Dockertown, and Branchyille, aud
took about three days.
The closing day Of school at Tuttles
Corners occurred on Friday last Appro-
pirate drills, exercises and the distribu-
tion of presents TO the children occupied
most Of the afternoon. The school has
made satisfactory progress, and the Regis
ter shows an increasing attendance, with
the last month having the highest average
Of the term
There was an urgent call for the PRESS
last Thursday,and some Disappointment
expressed at its not arriving at the usual
mail. The Press is gaining appreciation,
and recognition from every merit Even
Honest John Is aware there is something
in it.
The n. H. Hopkins saw mill that has
been undergoing repairs for brief period,
is now again in active operation.
Messrs Wanklin the biaeksmiths at
Beyans are experts in horse-shoeing The
Senior member of the firm learned hi
trade in Germany, and the son added to
his fathers tuition the experience gained
in city as well as country horse shoeing
They will be found to be far above tho
average Of country blacksmiths in their
knowledge Of horses foot, and the col
rect way Of shoeing it.
- Honests John in last weeks Gazette
says Samuel Hornbeck caught trout for
his aged grandmother" That good old
lady has been in her grave quarter Of
century or more, but Halfway John hasn't
found it ont yet Great ON news is Half
way John.
james NJ. Stoll has Ed Hotalen apply
ing coat Of paint to his dwelling J NJ.
keeps up with the improvement procession.
The Sandyston school board will meet