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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

The eleventh annual convention
of County Commissioners in session
at Gettysburg adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
First. Resolved, that the Execu-
tive Committee of this convention
be requested to urge upon our next
Legislature the passage of law
making all taxes assessed upon real
estate first lien upon the same.
Second. That we recommend the
passage of a law making the taxes
upon all classes of property uniform,
so that each class of property may
bear its equal portion of the general
burden.
Third. That we recommend that
the Baker Ballot law be so changed
as to give complete time for the
printing and distribution of the bal
lots.
Fourth. That we recommend the
repeal of the December registration
of voters.
Fifth. That we recommend the
passage of law compelling all per-
sons holding mortgages, judgments
and deeds. and who desire to have
them entered on record, that they
shall have them also registered in
the Commissioners Office, with the
address of the plaintiffs and defen-
dants and parties to the mortgages
and deed, to enable the authorities
to correct the records, and to enable
the authorities to correct the re-
cords, and to enable them to collect
tax on money invested.
Sixth That the fee system should
be abolished as much as possible,
and the counties and cities should
be classified and salaries be paid to
all county officials.
Seventh. That the law which
compels the counties to pay to the
State the whole of the personal pro-
perty tax should be changed, so that
the States portion only be sent to
the State Treasury.
Thomas Whitson, of Lancaster,
read a paper on the liabilities of the
county in dismissed cases and sum
mary convictions. He quoted the
law which requires the cost of trial
of persons who are found innocent
to be paid by the county. He ex-
plains that in most counties through
out the Commonwealth this applies
only to such crimes or offences as
are indictable under our criminal
code, and not to include summary
convictions, such as drunkenness
and disorderly conduct, malicious
trespass, or train riding.
1t must necessarily follow that
in summary proceeding where the
defendant has been committed and
sent to jail for simple Imprisonment
in default of the payment Of fines
and costs of the magistrate or con
stable, the Boards of County Com
m issionefs should not pay them.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
DID NOT HEAR THE SHOTS.

Two Found Dead Together - Probable
Murder and Suicide Committed in
Baltimore.
Matthew Rogers, a grocer in Bal
timore, and Mrs. Ida Wright, his
paramour, were found dead in
Rogers house October 14th. Both
has been shot. The only other per.
son in the house was a daughter of
the dead woman, who was in the
same room and knew nothing of the
tragedy until awakened several
hours after it occurred.
The couple were last seen shortly
before midnight, when Rogers
seemed to be i'll good spirits. Their
failure to appear at the usual hour
in the morning aroused the suspic-
ions of the dead mans brothers, who
live in an adjoining house, and they
broke open the door. On the floor
of the room they found the body of
the man, while lying on the bed was
that of the woman, with Lillian, her
eight-year-old daughter, by her
side, sound asleep. Both had been
shot in the head. A pistol with two
chambers empty, was found under
the bed, and the police say that all
means of ingress to the house were
tightly closed. These circum-
stances convinced the police that
the man had killed the woman and
then shot himself, but the dead
man s relatives assert that two sus-
picious looking men were seen loiter-
ing about the house early in the
evening. The fact inclines them to
believe that both were murdered.
IN, Y. Tribune.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
Another County Bridge.

A petition was presented at this
term asking that viewers be ap-
pointed for a county bridge across
the Lackawaxen river near its
mouth. This subject has been agit-
ated for many years. No doubt the
people at that point suffer great
Inconvenience for want of high
way across the river as the only
means now is the acqueduct. The
large boarding interests must be
seriously incommoded for want of
means of transfer from the station.
and the bridge would no doubt
greatly facilitate that enterprise.
The cost would necessarily be large,
but the matter is in the hands of the
people to say whether it shall be
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

that having heard about hold ups down
hero he brought along a revolver and when
coming down the said Sandhill man came
down the bank in front Of his horse crossed
the road and said; Good morning Mr..
Bennett. II those are hold ups for Gods
sake give us a rest, we are bad enough
without being made out worse and sland
cred.
III keeps going for us, and says the
chaps who steal Sandyston chickens be-
long up here Maybe they do but hope
not.
1t seems to be settled that no Free Sill
yer candidates will be nominated
Gottfried Wieland being unable to fol
low his trade as blacksmith on account of
illness wishes to dispose Of his entire set Of
tools at private sale
An earnest effort is being made to raise
money to repair the Reformed church.
Mrs. Julia Kerr disposes Of about 1OOO(
nangoes every week
"Wild Bill" has new driver. Booh
out for bre-o-nol A wedding soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Cole, Rev. J. A
Weigand Of Matamoras, Mrs. Susan d.
Witt Of Port Jervls, Mr. and Mrs. Brittor
westbrook of Brunchville, Mrs. John Tar
riel Of New ton and Mrs. John e. Rymar
of Marksboro N. J., visited Montague last
week
The PRESS should feel gratifled to hav,
some OF its items republished in our coun
ty papers. Go it "H" There will be ,
surprise for some one in about two weeks
Strangers going along tho road shoult
not stop and investigate unoocupied build
ings. Their action looks suspicious.
saw a novelty yesterday on our road
Guess a bicycle, no, neither a mule with
out long ears, but baby carriage, with
baby in It'll And now say Montague is be
hind the times. sDICKt
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
MONTAGUE.


II" by his letter to the Pass week be-
fore last seems to have stirred up a hornets
nest, For particulars see last weeks Reg
lister.
o for the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth. Last Thursdays
Gazette has an account Of two hold ups on
the upper end of the river road in broad
daylight Great Soottll What place we
are living in If those stories were true
Here are the facts pure and simple. John
Sigler and daughter had been to Port Jer-
Wis, returning about two p. m, Mr.. Sigler
stopped at the residence Of Mr.. II. Cham
bers and informed him that ON the top Of
the Tri States Hill be had met three men,
one Of them had or attempted TO jump into
his wagon, and said something about
money. He had kicked the fellow of.
Why didn't Mr. Sigler notify DR. Carlon
the nearest neighbor or Mr.. Senger and his
man who were working within callf
Again why didn't he notify the town con-
stable whom he met along the road near
the Sandhillf
1Ir- Gallon Bennett Of Tri States was held
up Thursday morning IN the Sandhilli
Held up rubbish Mr. Bennett informed
Mr. Robert Armstrong the same morning
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
Watchers for Schultz.

In the matter of watchmen for
Herman Paul Schultz. 1t appearing
that the said Schultz is now con-
fined in the Pike county Jail under
sentence Of death for the murder of
his wife, and that since his confne-
ment he has attempted to take his
own life, and that since that time a
watchman has been employed and
kept in attendance upon him, and,
it being represented to us that some
question has arisen between the
sheriff and the County Commits
sioners relative to the necessity of
continuing the watch and the ex.
pense thereof. 'Now Oct 10, 1897, it
is recommended that some arrange
ment be made between the said
sheriff and commissioners by which
the said Schultz shall be secured
from doing violence to himself. "
BY HB.CoURT.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
MATAMORAS.

On Tuesday evening at Epworth Church
the Ladies' Aid Society connected with
the church, held their annual supper. The
supper was very fine, e,everything was there
in tine way of eating. The meat pies were
just grand, the ladies are noted for being
good bakers and good cooks. This Sup
per was the finest one ever given in the
church. The receipts amounted to So dol
lars, including the money made ou the
handsome quilt aud the dollar earners.
Miss. Lizzie Hartz celebrated her birth
day on last Friday evening, by inviting
few of her friends. The evening was
spent very pleasantly with various games
and good music was enjoyed. Refresh
ment were served and everyone had a
pleasant time and her guests wish her
many more happy returns of the event.
On Thursday evening Oct 18th Mini
sink Tribe 2s, L o h. M. and Teedyus-
cung Council No. Al, Daughters of POGO
hontas and their many friends held a
grand sociable at the residence of John
Sheen on the bank Of the Delaware in
Matamoras. About one hundred guests
were in attendance.
On Wednesday evening the new and
spacious barn of Smith Brothers, this vii
lage, was the scene of social gathering
given by the railroad men and their num-
erous friends Good music will be furn-
ished. A very pleasant time is anticipated
The social season Of 1897 was auspioiously
inaugurated on Thursday evening of last
week, by Prof. Horace r. Dunn at the
Academy Of Dancing, in Port Jervls The
event was the initial hop Of series to be
given by Mr.. Dunn. Miss Mary Squires,
of Matamorus, was the pianist and Mr..
Warren Heidenthal, vlolinist. The Port
Jervis Union compliments these two mu-
sicians In the highest of terms.
Winfield Seybolt won the gun that was
drawn for on Tuesday night at the barber
shop of Charles Biyer. A few evenings
ago his brother Hulet drew a gun also
The two young men seem to be very for
tunate.
Peter Garrabrant Is in town from Nyack
making all preparations to move his
household goods and family. Mr.. Cara
hrant has lived it seems an ordinary life
time In our beautiful village and tho many
friends and acquaintances of tho family
viii miss their presence greatly.
DR.. Best, the eye specialist Of Port Jer-
Wis, performed an operation on the oldest
child Of Engineer Chas. Hammers for cross
eyes and the transformation in the child's
appearance is wonderful. DIR. Best has
quite number Of these operations on
children and Is invariably successful.
Conductor John Washer of the lower
end Of town has greatly improved the ap-
psarance Of his residence with new coat
Of paint.
This Is court week at our county capital
Milford, and large number of our oiti-
zens are serving on the jury Monday the
judges and a number OF court attaches
passed through town enroute to their
duties at the court house
Miss Dolly Vanderyort, the little daugh-
ter OF Conductor Ambrose Vandervort,
celebrated her eleventh anniversary Dot.
ilth, by an invitation 70 about thirty Of
her young friends and schoolmatos TO a
party at her home in this village from 8
p. M to iop IN and those I've hours
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
AK" TOWN.

The picnic at the club house Sunday was
well attended and dancing enjoyed by all
One day last week while Gertie Kleenert
and Frank Worcel were returning from
SC hool they saw large deer cross the road
near the Spring house and disappear in
to the woods.
Among those who have had their houses
adorned with lightning rods are Messrs
Witt Tobber, Kerby and KnOetgen.
A permanent boarder has arrived at Mr..
and Mrs Charles Dotter's. 1t is a boy.
Daniel Doley has been sufferingsa bad at
tack of tonsilitis for two weeks past. Sew
eral others are on the sick list.
Eva Hooker has returned to her home
in Greeley.
Mrs Goolor has also returned home.
Annie Craft spent a few days last week
with friends at Westcolang
Edward Kochka was a caller at Dewitt S
on the hill, Sunday.
Thanks to Xxx for inviting Golden Rod
to write Would have done so previous to
this but time has been SO occupied it was
impossible GOLDEN ROD.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

was damaged (about is acres) and the lat
ter endangered the cottages ON the lake
shore. Had the fires occurred later In the
evening after the closing Of the Telephone
Office the cottages would have been burned
and much greater damage done As 1t
was the coll brought loads Of citizens from
Branchville, who aftera hard fight got the
fires under control. The misoreants who
set the fires deserve good roasting them
selves, either here or hereafter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
LIsl q uneIsIned Lsl.srs.

Unclaimed letters remaining in
the Post Ofics at Milford, Pa. for
the week ending Oct. 16, 1897;
LADIES. Miss L. c. r. Layton
dENTLEMEN. II Totten, E. Howard
Blackburry.
Persons claiming the above will
please say -' Advertised and give
date of this list.
JAS. S. GALE, P. NJ
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

EOR SALE. A small farm located near
IL MatamOras, known as the Hensel or
Reinhardt place, containing 21 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, 1897-10-22
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Under this head we will insert CO mmuni-
cations on current and political topics,
without being responsible for the senti-
mcnts expressed, and invite such discus
sion as may be proper and Of general in
terest to the people.--EDITOR PRESS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
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, 1897-10-22

The Rose Comb White Leghorl
only. Carefully bred for fifteelI
years. Best layers of fine white
eggs. Pairs, and Trios for sale, and
Matching eggs in season. ORDERt
promptly FILLED.
9Eo. e. HURsH,
Layton, N. j.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
j. given that trespassing upon the south
ern half of the tract of land known as the
William Denny, No. 80, in Shohola town.
ship, for hunting, fishing, or, any other
purpose, also trespassing ON SawlSill pond
In Dingman township, or, fishing in 1t Is
forbidden under penalty of the law.
NJ CLEILAND MILNOR,
Apr154m AttornJy for owner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

T,RESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Laekawaxen 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, 1897-10-22

TIRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing on the premises
of the undersigned, situated in DIngman
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, 1897-10-22
ERIE RAILROAD
TIME TABLE.
corrected to Dste.

Solid Pullman trains to Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls, Chautauqua Lake, Cleveland,
Chicago and Cincinnati
Tickets on sale at Port Jervis to all
points in the West and Southwest at lower
rates than via any other first-class line.
TRAINS Now LEAVE PoRT JERvIs AS
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

Trains leave Chambers street. New
York for Port Jervis ON week days at 4 90,
40, 9. 90, 8 IS, 10 80 A NJ. / 90. eco,
30, 80, 8 80, 7 80, 8 45 p. NJ On Sta-
days, 4seO, 40, 900, o 10 a. m; l2 80,
900, 7 30 and 8 45P. N.
ID. l. Roberts,
General Passenger Agent,
New York,
ID. W. Cooke
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
New York. A,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

TOR RENT. Several good houses in
IL Milford, Pa. Enquire Of j. II. Van
Etten.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

TREsPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing on the premises
occupied by the undersigned in Dinginan
township known as the Buchanan farm
for hunting, fishing, berrying or any other
purpose whatever Is forbidden under pen
atty of the law Any persoR or persons
disobeyine this notice will be dealt with
in the severest lawful manner.
GEORGE H. MCCARTY,
July /, 1897. Lessee.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

listers and the Great Eastern Fo
tilizers at w. q g. Mitchell's. .
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

TRFSPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespasslng 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 II under penalty Of
the law. Any person or persons disobey-
ing this notice will be dealt with in such a
manner as may be most effectual to pre-
vent a repetition.
II. STUBENDoFF,
April 81, 1897.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
PRINCIPLE VS.. POLITICS.

The Act, Not the Inspiraiion-Pertim
Comments on Recent Article and
Unworthy Condnct.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-10-08
THE FIsKE PROPERTY: :.
r. q. Sutton Gets Hold of Gaylord
Lambs Share.

The property of Mrs. Belle Fiske is
again source of dispute. 1t has been
locked up for several months, and
plastered with claims. Saturday IT.
G. Sutton borrowed a key from Attor-.
ney Wilson, to take out his share OF
the property, and also took the prop
erty claimed by Gaylord Lamb for
John R. Thomas, stating that he had
a bill of sale for it. Mr.. Lamb cannot
find the property and has made a
legal demand upon Mr.. Sutton
for it, and if it is not de-
livered up will take legal steps
TO secure it's return. He has con-
suited with Thos. and Evan Hughes
in regard to the matter. Mr.. Sutton
claims that Mrs. Fiske's husband did
not sign the chattel mortgage to Mr.
Thomas, as required by the new law,
and that it is invalid.
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Garbage Will be Gathered.

Z Health officer Hielscher asked the
council what it thought ought to be
done about gathering garbage. The
garbage contractors have lost their
hogs through cholera, and for a month
have been dumping the garbage, at a
loss. They will not scontinueythe-se ser
vide at the. same price. Lang & Hen
line want $50 a month instead otT$15,
Mr., Deiser wants $15,. and Mr.. Bulow
wants S25. He thought that 7heFceuld
hire 4 man cheaper to do the work. j $
AID, Peterson moved that the health
tcommittee and health offtcerLbe auth
orized to make arrangements for gath.
ering garbage until cool c&eatberc
This was carried,
%-,TheGouncil took ahaIf hours recess
| to allow some Of the committees to
get together. noG ~h7ta i.f ,~o2"A ~.
/ On = .r.s -.
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wing upto the ordinances.
The Christie nsen Lots Purchased

I'd s@3em ~ "a -
HAld.3 Himmelman brought UP the
matter Of purchasing location fora
fire department building, and called
on H. P. Christensen to explain his
proposition. T4 L
Mr.. Christensen said that he~had
three 22-foot business lots, which he
would sell at 81 900 each. They are
we'll located, ON Second street-As for
the payments, the city is good and he
could handle The, city's paper for a
year or more at six per cent. sylg =.
Aid. Petersen said it was only a
question whether the city can at this
time stand the, expense, The volun-
teer fire department buys its own
teams and wagons. It has been ham,
pered by lack of room. The city
hall ought not to be used for barn.
Two teams are kept there now, and
the smell in summer is rank. 1t would
be well to build building and get
the department together and have
the sleeping apartments there.
Aid. Bradley said that If the loca.
tion is satisfactory to the fire depart.
ment he had no objection. Having
all the apparatus in one central sta
tion might cut off ONE Of the fire
men. The expense Iould be a good
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deal under the city 3 financial condi.

deal under the city 3 financial condi-
tion. c7IN
Chief Phillips said that this was
the only large property in the center
of the city for sale. Whatever pro
perty is bought should have &c feet
frontage to have. a large enough
building. The department. should
have a double tank chemical engine
to protect the outskirts, and plenty
of room is needed. He knew Of no
better location.
Mayor Pau said that he had can
vassed the matter with some Of the
business men and had met with no
objection to the proposition. A
change has got to be made, as the
stable in the city hall will impair
the building as an Office building. If
the city waits it may not be able to
secure a desirable location without
great expense.
Mr.. Christensen said that he would
allow the city two years time at six
per cent. The land is bound to ad
vance in value. - Adjoining property
is held much higher. He needed the
money or he would not SELL. s't:
. Aid. Zimmerman moved that the
committee on city property, the mayor
and city attorney, be instructed to
take the necessary steps to make the
purchase. 30 OF EETI.III:lUt
Aid. Bradley moved that the motion
be amended, that the city purchase
the property at $4,000 on the terms
named, and that the deed be secured
when the title is found to be clear
Mr.. Christensen to furnish an alb
stract of the title. This amendment
was accepted and the motion was then
carried, five ayes, and Aid. Fritz re
fusing to vote.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-10-08
Broad Street BouIevarding Ordered

When the council reconvened, the
street committee reported favorably
upon the houlevarding1of Broad street
between Liberty and Lincoln streets;
and the report was adopted.
h U1 motion off AID Hinmelhan, the
profile of the grade of Broad street
Submitted by the board, Of public
works was adopted, 7-fa4 7sya nra1 )
On motion of Aid. Bradley, the
matter was referred to the board to
report during the meeting. - - 10
= The fire department committee rec
commended that a driver at $35 a
month be allowed to Superior Hose
Co. No. 2. This was adopted. The
committee also recommended that
proper sewerage be provided for the
stalls in the city hall. The recon-
mendationI was accepted and the
work ordered done.O y. - - =
The board of public works reported
favorably upon the -boulevarding and
grading of Broad street between
lincoln and Liberty streets, estimat
ling the cost at 1885, The matter wa:
referred totthe board again to secure
bids ..... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. F'
THE LIQUOR license bond of JOSEPH
1StahI' with Sch. Zimmerman ant
Henry Fricke as sureties, was ap
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TWO DOLLARS, NOW.


Judge Severance granted divorce
Friday to Mary Dollar, from her hus-
band, Otto Dollar, on, the, ground of
cruel and inhuman treatment. Thos.
Hughes appeared for the plaintiff,
and there Was no appearance by the
defendant or any answer made to the
complaint. Mrs. Dollar is given the
care and custodyo her three children,
Birdie, Minnie and Mary.
The divorce suit of Jones VS.. Jones
was set for trial in the district court
this afternoon. hi
Several naturalization papers were
granted. This is the last chance un-
til the November term. ,-...