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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

The Sussex Register is publishing
ancient local history compiled from
its files, and from it we extract
some items of interest to this local
ity.
August Is, 1884, Camp meeting
near Milford, Pa, announced by M
Force.
November-Rye 6s cents, old corn
60, new So
January ID, 1S35-Rev. Peter Kan
ouse installed pastor of the Clinton
Street Free Church, Newark.
January 30 - Heavy rain with
thunder and lightning. In the is
sue of the 18th the extreme severity
of the weather is remarked, the
thermometer January being 4 de-
grees below zero
April 17-Jacob Dewitt, residing
near Milford, Pa, lost a leg while
engaged tieing up raft at Black s
Eddy. Same day, an April snow
storm.
April 20-High prices in New
York, roast beef u to II cents per
pound, mutton chops IL TO 10 cents !;
chickens s1,25 per pair, turkeys 81
TO 50 each.
May 25-Prices Of grain and flour
high all over the country. At Phila-
delphia, butter so cents per pound,
potatoes S1.5O per bushel.
In June farmers sold rye for rs
cents per bushel and afterwards re-
purchased it 81 per bushel.
August IS = Gideon Norris, of
Milford, a victim of rum, cut his
head nearly off.
December 4 - William butcher,
convicted of mail robbery at Mil
ford, Pa, pardoned after serving
two or three days of a sentence of
two years.
December 16-Beginning of great
fire in New York. The illumination
was seen here and at points beyond.
DR. John j. Linderman, of Leh-
man township, (afterward director
of United States mint at Philadel-
phia) requested editor to state that
he possessed a remedy for hydro
phobia.
The Sussex Register says there is
renewed talk of extending the Sus-
sex Railroad from Branchville to
Culver's Gap and possibly to the
Delaware. According to its files there
was plenty of the same talk sixty
years ago.
October 1S3S-Pork $50 per bar
rel wheat,$2; flour, $40 per barrel !,
rye, $1.25 old corn, 81 +; buckwheat,
So cents oats, 80 cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

$70i r. b Longcor, buy horse, siO5; W.
w. Woodward, bay mare, $iiO.
The season opens auspiciously for the
tller Of the soil The weather is all that
could be desired. and the rain so far has
been sufficiently abundant Now II we
could have an upward tendency In prices
the agriculturist would be happy
1t is reported from several sources that
the Boss is going to butcher no longer
than this year. He has scooped in those
pike county Democrats and made his pile
already, rather. had it dropped on him,
and will probably retire and travel for his
health should not wonder il be buclSed
Wall street a few, and Uncle Russell Sage
and the Goulds will have to look after
their laurels
The parsonage barn Is receiving n coat Of
paint ut the hands of Edward Hotalen
We Judge from this that the debt incurred
in building it has been paid, and so any
further Christian prevarication by those
concerned in raising the needful, will not
be necessary.
Price Brothers sale of horses Saturday
was a success. They anticipated a sale Of
perhaps ten, but disposed of sixteen, at
satisfactory figures. A list of buyers, and
prices paid, are given elsewhere in our
items.
SHADY Lane" is in ferment, and the
whole nelghborhood is in an agony of an
ticipation The ladies look wise, and
shake their heads Surely something
must be going to happen If it should lie
anything serious, will send you telegram
John Lantz, of Branchville, passed by
this place, with fine drove of COWS last
week. Mr. Lantz is over 20 years old, but
he retains his old time love Of droving, and
Is yet an expert judge of stock.
The young man who carries steel or
brass knuckles and incites many of the
brawls at Hainesville should be severely
set down upon. Bad rum and so-called
respectable citizens seem not to be lacking
to help the rows on, but soon someone will
get seriously hurt, then there will be a
whirlwind in town
Yeung Utter, and Siglar, while hunting
crows, found an OWLS nest, They killed
the old ones, and brought in five comical
looking young ones as trophies of their
trip.
We are glad to hear that David Heater,
who was taken in custody, pending an in
quiry into the cause of the death of james
Nyce, has been discharged. 1t appears
that rum, and neglect of the physicians s
orders played a prominent part in the un-
fortunate affair.
The hero of the slaughter house drove a
wagon load of hoodlums by private
house recently singing scurrilous songs
But what can one expect from that kind
of cattle, hey ?
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

London, May 19.-Dehnite details Of
the battle at Domoltos from the Turk
ish side are still wanting, though it is
evident that the Greek defeat was com
plete and decisive. An italian officer
with the Greeks puts their killed and
wounded at 1900, but probably this is
much exaggerated, as the Greek posi-
tions were well protected. and the re-
treat began as soon as they became un-
tenlble.
1t is believed that Edhem Pasha will
insist upon the surrender to him of the
passes over the Othrys range before he
consents to an armistice but, save for
a small force Of Turkish cavalry follow
ing the retreating Greeks at a distance
Of 1000 yards, the Turks have not at
tempted to attack the Greek rear guard.
The crown prince headed the retreat,
and his headquarters are now establish
ed close to Devenfourka pass, a very
narrow gorge through the Othrys
range about 12 miles from Lamia.
The greatest depression exists at
Athens. There is a complete collapse
Of the high hopes raised by the optimls-
tic dispatches of Constantine, but as
yet there are no disorders. While the
battle was in progress the government
vainly endeavored to get at the exact
position and the number Of casualties,
but Constantine sent only evasive re-
plies. Very feeble were the shouts
raised when additional troops started
yesterday for the front. The Athenians
are completely disheartened.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
The Country Newspaper.

DR.. Talmage, speaking of the coun-
try newspaper, says "a newspaper
whose columns overflow with adver-
tisements of business men has more
influence in attracting attention to
and building up a city or town
than any other agency that can le
employed. People go where there is
business. Capital and labor will To-
cate where there is an enterprising
community. No power on earth is
so strong to build up town as a
newspaper well patronized, and its
power should be appreciated.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
How the Chinese Do Things.

Everything relating to the orient
is of interestE The Chinese do every
thing backward. They exactly re-
verse the usual order of civilization
Note first that the Chinese COM
pass points to the south instead of
the north.
The men wear skirts and the wo-
men trousers.
The men carry ON dressmaking
and the women carry burdens.
The spoken language of China is
not written, and written language is
not spoken.
Books are read backward, and
what we call foot-notes are inserted
in the top of the page.
The Chinese surname comes first
instead of last
The Chinese shake their own
hands instead of the hands of those
they greet.
The Chinese dress in white at fun
nerals, and in mourning at we'd
dings; while old women always
serve as bridesmaids.
The Chinese launch their vessels
sideways, and mount their horses
from the off side.
The Chinese begin dinner with
dessert, and end with soup and fish.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Layton, May ls.--Artie Heater and sis.
ter were guests Of Miss Fanny Snider dur
ing Saturday and Sunday.
Supt- Luther Hill visited the Haines.
vile school last week, and expressed plea
sure at the improved condition Of the
same, and on Friday night he participated
in shad fishing. He got six fine fish. The
superintendent appreciates the un-
elualed Delaware shad
One of the members of the Flatbrook
Club caught eighteen trout one day last
week which measured eighteen feet when
laid in. line What mighty yarn this gon-
tleman might spin with such a story for a
foundation, but this is a true fish story,
and therefore not bit 1shy.
List Of horses sold at Price Brothers
sale May 10th, 1897: + H. Roserkrans.
sorrel mare, SLY; L. n. Smith, bay horse,
$50; f. II Rosenkrans, brown mare, $50;
II. n Hill, chestnut sorrel and bay team,
sos; J f. Winget, small bay horse, si5;
J. Van Tassell bay horse eli5; W, p. Cost
ner, gray mare, SIS; r.. v. Northrup. bay
horse sl08; S. II Stiokles, brown horse
SO; II. Clifford, grey mare, $50; w. r
Bale, roam horse, $50; J. III Nelden, bay
horse, s70 L. II. S Martin, brown horst,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
MONTAGUE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss)
Montague May 16.-Is it wet enoughP
Shad are luxury at present.
One Montague lady has number of
young chickens which will weigh about
2pounds each. Beat it If you can
George Armstrong has three fine cows
for sale
Mr.. and Mrs. Rbt. Armstrong visited
Sullivan county friends the past week
County Supt. Luther Hill visited Monta-
que schools last week.
Teaohers are plenty in Montague The
Board will have no trouble to make seleo-
tions this year, even if one or two old ones
be dropped which should be done.
Mrs. Lizzie Westbrook has moved into
part of the Ellen Westbrook house.
, ]. Travis of Beaver Brook Sullivan Co.,
has moved into the village of Montague
John Lantz of Branchville passed
through here Friday with fine drove of
Sullivan county COWS.
Some so called New York State sports
men are bound to get into scrape down
here, There is no use of willingly and
knowingly violating the law where you
know it.
Floyd Westbrook, of Hamburgh N. J
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. "
Westbrook.
The dance at the Riverside house Tor
wagon house) rather, was pretty well at
tended last Wednesday evening. Thirty
couple shook themselves TO the music fur
nished by Altemeyer's orchestra, Of Port
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
Glass Can Be Bored.

The question often arises how to
make hole in glass when it is de-
sired to fasten piece up for orna.
mental purposes. This was recently
asked of the Tribune, and the reply
was that it could be done but an ex.
pert was necessary. The manner
was not explained. 1t is said that
tho operation may be performed
with an ordinary drill without
breaking the glass if the spot be
moistened with a few drops of a
mixture composed of 25 parts of
oXalic acid in ~ parts of turpentine.
This must be kept air tight for if
any strength evaporates it loses its
efficacy. We advise amateurs how
ever to make their first experiments
oa cheap pane and not to begin on
costly mirror. By so doing they
may be better satisfied with the re.
suit of their efforts.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
MArAMoRAs.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss)
Matamo as, May 10, - The Matamoras
Euchre Club viii give their first dance
this season at Millers Hall ON Thursday
evening, May Goth Tickets of admission
and dancing 25 cents Clunes orchestra
will play for dancing
An exciting and well contested game OF
ball was played on the diamond of Mata-
moras this morning between the Stars and
the Cuban Giants, two clubs composed OF
the youngest element of the town, which
resulted in a victory for the Stars by the
score of 8 %. The batteries were; Clau
son and Creter for the Stars; Cochran and
wilkins for the Cuban Giants.
John Dilger, son of Conductor Adam
Dilger, of Matamoras.r9 urned home Tues
day morning from the Elmira Business
College, where he graduated on May 9TH,
with high honor. He has very strong
letter Of recommendation from Professor
Warner, president Of the college
The Ladies' Aid Society connected with
Epworth Church, held dime social on
Tuesday evening at the residen c Of Irving
Hunt ON Adam street The evening was
spent very pleasantly Music, both vocal
aud instrumental, was enjoyed. Coffee
and cake was served during the evening.
Many thanks are rendered Mr. Hunt and
his wife for their kind hospitality. S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
As to the Irsmp,s feet.

Not long since a statement ap-
peared in a cotemporary contradict
ing what has been said in the PRESS
concerning the tramp whose feet
were frozen last winter while lying
in the barn at the Howell place. We
said common humanity and econ
omy, both dictated the necessity for
amputation, and that if it hal bsen
done when first recommended, the
man probably would have been able
long ago to resume his wanderings
and so relieve the township Of the
burden of expense. This was de-
MED with considerable flourish and
self assertion by the writer of the
article. At least one of the over
seers of the poor of that township
has at length become convinced that
something ought to be done to re-
lieve the man and in pursuance Of
his idea DR.. w. w. Bidlack was
summoned Wednesday to make an
examination and advise what
should be done. The Doctor after
doing so reports that amputations
should be made within week. This
yerifes the statements made by the
Press and proves the bumptiousness
OF the dogmatio denial.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

The past week has been fraught with
great disaster to Greece, and the hui
initiation of the Hellenes is not yet con-
cluded.
On Wednesday of last week Greece,
recognizing after the defeat Of her SOL
diers at Pharsala that her position was
critical, made a formal request for
the mediation of the powers, whose
representatives consented to intervene
upon the promise of the Greek govern
ment to withdraw its forces from Crete,
consent to the autonomy of the island
under Turkish rule and connde its in
terests unreservedly to the powers.
Under these conditions an appeal was
made to the porte for an armistice.
The porte, after nearly weeks de-
lay, defantly replied, declining to agree
to an armistlce until the following con-
ditions were accepted: The annexation
of Thessaly. an indemnity Of s10,000,-
900 and the abolition of the capitula-
tions.
On Monday Edhem Pasha, the Turk
lsh commander, advanced on Domokos,
to which place Prince Constantine had
retired after abandoning Pharsala, and
the last decisive battle of the war was
fought. After a days fighting the
Greeks were again routed and compelled
to give up their last position in Thes-
sally.
The forces Of the sultan having COM
pletely occupied Thessaly, the porte an
nounced to the powers that it would
grant an armiatlce, under which peace
negotiations are now in progress.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
Better than Ears.

tits often important to know what
is taking place ON Il vessel so far
away that no noise short of the re.
port of cannon can be heard, and
the ready inventor has provided the
method. 1t is called the eophone
and will be placed on top of the pilot
house. 1t is claimed that it will en-
able navigators to hear sounds 9th
erwise not audible and so prevent
collisions in time of fogs and at
night by giving warning of each
others presence.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
ARMISTlCE GRANTED.
Turkey Finally Consents to Oes-
sation Of Hostilities.

would Not Yield to the Request Of the
Powers Until ThessaIy was Under otto
man Control Prince Constantine Driven
From Domoi,os-Last Battle Of the War,
Constantlnople, May 10. - Edhem
Pasha, commanding the Turkish army
operating against the Greeks, has been
ordered to cease hostiiities.
The official announcement Is made
that the sultan has proclaimed a sus-
pension Of hostilities with Greece. with
the object OF showing his good VIII to-
ward the powers.
1t transpires that the czar made a
direct appeal to the sultan to order his
troops to cease hostilities and arrange
an armistice and this, coupled with the
fact that most serious results would
have ensued If Turkey had persisted in
her defiant attitude, brought about the
present state Of affairs.
Tewfk Pasha, the Turkish minister
for foreign affairs. has called upon the
dean Of the diplomatic corps. Baron Won
Calice, and conveyed to the foreign
minister the sultan's decision to arrange
an armistice.
It is now believed that the terms OF
peace will be negotiated between Tur-
key and Greece.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
THE FORGET ME NOT.

When TO the flowers so beautiful,
The Father gave a name.
Back came a little blue-eyed one,
All timidly it came
And standing at its Fathers feet
And gazing in his face,
1t said, in low and trembling tones,
And with a modest grace,
Dear God, the name thou gayest me,
Alas / have forgot
The Father kindly looked him down
And said, Forget me not
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

The Westfield 1nd) News prints
the following in regard to an old re-
sident of that place: Frank Nc
Avoy, for many years in the en-
ploy of the L. N. A. g. S. Ry., here,
says: 4 have used Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for ten years OF longer-am
never without it in my family.
consider it the best remedy of the
kind manufactured. I take pleasure
in recommending it. :" 1t is a speci-
fic for all bowel disorders. For sale
at Armstrong; Drug store and Gen
eral Merchants in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Springfield, Mass. May 1s.-Peter
Farrell, charged with an assault with
intent to murder his fancee, Miss
Hannah II. Burke of this city, last De-
cember, was convicted in the superior
court Of the crime and is now awaiting
sentence. Miss Burke, who was shot
by Farrell, was a poor witness for the
commonwealth, and it was plainly evi-
dent she was trying to shield Farrell
as much as possible. She denied many
Of her statements made after the shoot
ing and failed TO remember many cir
oumstances connected with the case.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
Pine Mil Farm Poultry Yards.

The Rose Comb White Leghorn
only. Carefully bred for fifteen
years. Best layers of fine white
eggs. Pairs, and Trios for sale, and
Matching eggs in season. ORDERS
promptly FILLED.
GEO. E. HURsH,
Layton, N. j.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
Jersey Marriage Law,

The Lloyd marriage license bill
has been signed by Governor Griggs
of New Jersey, and is now a law.
1t provides that in cases where both
of the contracting parties are now
residents Of the State they must in
order to be married within it, pro-
cure a license from the clerk of the
county in which the ceremony is to
take place. The fee is 80 cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
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, 1897-05-21

Mrs. H H Rolffes. John @. Carr and
family, Mrs. Pagan, Hoboken; G Won
Nimptsch, Miss Bouton, II b Platt, Mrs.
Stettheimar, Mrs. Eisman, Mrs Sarah G.
Newbold and daughter, New York; l.. b
Hilliard, Charles w. Lee, Wilkesbarre,
Pa; Alonzo Potter J Il. Sheffield. Thos'
A. Gardiner, bankers and brokers, Sound
Money Club, New York; Alex e. Harvey,
X. w Harvey, Philadelphia; Dennis Nc.
Laughlin, John f Madden, Jersey City.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
DrAMIcK HOUSE.

Captain G p Hustis, Miss Jennie M
sanders Miss e, M. Pinkney, Philadei-
Martin and wife. John g. II Myers, wife
and child DR. J. Morgan Howe, Miss
Howe, Dr. +. 4. Zabrslsie, Miss l.. K. Fos-
ter, j ID. Farley, J. w Crooks and wife.
Mrs. A Herbert, Cornelius 5. Mitchell
and wife, f. Beadel, K. V II. Stuyvesant,
Miss Winteshaft, New York; G s. Harris.
wife and boy, Mrs. Markey, Brooklyn; II.
T. Upjohn and wife, Kalamazoo, Mich ;
RI. X; Hilliard, Wilkesbarre; L. J. Fas-
sett, Ware, Mass; ID. J. Greenleaf, Port
Jervis.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

w. & G. Mitchell have just opened
a few cases of new SPRING GOODS
comprising Ginghams, Outing Per-
Gales, Chatillon stripes, Cinderella
habit cloths, etc. See them before
buying elsewhere.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

dpOO REWARD The school directors
dpZU 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, 1897-05-21
CRIssMAN HOUSE.

II w. Montgomery, Scranton; Fred ]
Meyers, John Baldwin and wife, Forest
Mcneil, New York; w. S. Yerkes, Phila-
delphia; B. Kent and wife. Paterson.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

HOR SALE. A small farm located near
I Matamoras, known as 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 Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

T,RESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing on the premises
OF the undersigned, situated in Dlngman
township, for any purpose whatever Is
strictly forbidden, and all offenders will be
promptly prosecuted. IRA b. CASE.
Oct. 24, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

TRESPAsS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Lackawaxen township, Pike county, Pa,
for the purpose of hunting and fishing, OF
any other purpose is strictly forbidden un-
der penalty of the law.
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. p, 1895. President
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
VAN DENMARK HOTEL

Mrs X. Leman, Cairo, Ill, Mrs VIM.
Leman, Flatbush, N. Y, b. Goodman,
Brooklyn.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or grippe, 1Oc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

TREsPAsS NOTICE Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing on the premises
OF the undersigned In Dlngman township
fishing, herrying or for any other purpose
whatever is forbidd under penalty of
the law. Any person or persons disobey-
ing this notice will be dealt with in such u
manner as may be most eifectual TO pre-
vent a repetition.
II. STUBENDOFF,
April 81, 1897
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

EOR RENT Several good houses in
I Milford, Pa. Enquire of j. II. Van
Etten.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Athens, May 19.-The Turks have
holsted a flag Of truce at Imaret and
have sent delegates to Arta to arrange
the terms Of an armistice. The same
was done by the Turks at Domokos
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

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. g3, in Shohola town
ship, for hunting, fishing, or, amy other
purpose, also trespasslng on Sawkill pond
in Dingman township, or, fishing in it is
forbidden under penalty of the law.
NJ. CLEILAND M1LNOR,
Aprl5lm Attorney for owner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

FAucHERE HOTEL.

Charles Francis Hardy and wife of New
York.