Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-13

in town on Sunday visiting friends ia this
village
Miss Carrie Lilly of Matnmoras gave an
outing party on Wednesday afternoon to
r Sabbath school class, and a. few otliei
friends at Buokleys Grove Mr.. Ben Lilly
Dove the members of the class to the
grove. The little people enjoyed the ride
very much They all had their baskets
we'll filled with good things 90 eat. A nice
supper was prepared In the grove which
was very much enjoyed. Miss Carrie's
o,her friends rode upon their wheels and
had supper with the class Every one en-
joyed the outing party. Many thanks are
extended Miss Carrie for her Kindness
ilCharles f. Durant, aged 30 years, died
at his home in Matamuras, about s o'clock
this morning from cancer Of the stomach
after an illness extending bnck three
months He was born December II. 1897.
at Sheffield, Mass and came to Port Jer-
Wis about 30 years ago and engaged In the
railroad business in the capacity of FIRE
man. He has since resided IN Port Jervis
and Ma3amoras. He is survived by his
widow and two son, v r. Duraut and
/ John 5 Durnnt, both ut home, and also
the following brothers and sisters, Mrs.
Iu y Clark, of Sheffield, Mass, Mrs Mary
Mum, Of Winsted, Conn Mrs. Julia
/ Cohen of New York city and John Dur
ant of Sneflleld Mr. Durant was one OF
the most trusted men ia the service Of tho
Erie enjoying the confidence of his en-.
ployers and the respect Of his fellow en-
poyees. His upright life and character
won for him the esteem and admiration Of
the community in which he lived. Hi.
death viii be generally deplored The
funeral Of MT Charles Durant took place
Sunday afternoonat his Residence in Mats
moras. a large concourso of relative,
and friends attended to pay their last re
spects to him who had bocn a kind hus
band and a loving father His family
have the sympathy Of the citizens OF thi
place where he has made his home for ,
number Of years Rev. f G. Curtis ant
Rev. d. Halleran of the Drew NJ. f
Church conducted the services The in
terment was in Laurel Grove cemetery.
A banquet was given at Philadelphia OF
Thursday, Aug. 3, at Odd Fellows TEN
Pile on Broad Street, by the differen
Councils Of the American Legion Of Hon
p or, Mr.. Frank Heath representing tn
Council of Matamoras. Over 500 were II
c attendance Mr. J Roberts, the genera
. manager Of the order, delivered fine ad
r dress and Mr. Heath made some apprc
pirate remarks, The tables were elabc
rately decorated and the different course
were very much enjoyed
A Lawn Social took place on Thursda
evening at the pleasant home Of Mis-
b. Elnora Duryea ON River street Matamora
, The Q r. Society connected with tn
Epworth church had the affair in charge
ice cream and cake were served
4 Mr. and Mr. Taft Of this village vii
celebrate their Golden Wedding, on mex
, Thursday evening the nth of August b,
tween the hours of 3 and IL O'Clock Flu
e particulars in next week issue
Mr. ID B. Allen of this village Will
I putting in patent hay fork I'm the bar
of farmer below the Brick House, thi
morning fell from the loft and disl ocate
his left shoulder He was taken to hi
5 home, where his injuries were attended {,
Miss Eleanora Duryea of Matamora
while riding across the bridge on her wheS
a was run into by male cyclist Mis-
n Duryea was injured slightly while tn
other rider escaped unhurt, but his whe,
. was badly injured