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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-09

Monday we reduce the price on every
Comfort and pair of Blankets in the
store. We guarantee to sell cheaper
than the cheapest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-09
Anniversary Sale Monday
monday ONLY.
100000

Unbleached Canton Flannel..... &C
Good Shaker Flannel.............. &C
Good Dark Prints s................... SIC
Good Apron Gingham. m.............. SIC
Best Apron Gingham .............. SC
Best Indigo Blue Print.............. &C
Heavy Bleached Crash............ Sc
Sc. Outing Flannel nel.................. SC
Ioc Outing Flannel................ 7c
One case Mems Heavy Natural
Wool Underwear, 75c goods, for soc
Ladies' Fine Natural Wool Un-
wear ..........................
Ladies' Fine Fleeced Underwear 25c
Ladies' Fine Egyptian Cotton
Underwear ......... ...................SUC
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

county clerk Kim has o host Of friends
and he viii make any other follow hustle
Montague expects to be well represented
o. the Flremen's parade in Port Jeiyis on
September 9th
This is veiy penceable community and
we have no strifes, quurels. fights, or
hardly ever q lawsuit and If we do have
one the chances are the squire and con
stable are expected TO do the work nnd
wait for their pay or course we are pro
gressive, In a way for instance, telephone
to Milford and Hainesvillo 70 the latter
place 70 Is yciy convenient TO talk to Shay
and the squire providing your a-m don't
give out before you ring them up But
wait till the line is extended o. Lap yon
then we will be In the swim You see we
Gun then say: "Hello II, whore Is the next
picnic 2" Since che ladies connected with
the Reformed Chr-ch have taken hold Of
it's affairs (Which were in such bad shapc)
and have shown themselves capable Of
doing what men failed to DO we may ox
pect in the veiy near futu 'e to see that old
land me- 4 the Mnisink reformed chr~ch
extensively repaired or a new one built
and a permanent pastor installed
Gray, fox and black squirrels, but no
thing else c9n be ht tied dming Scptem-
ber over here DICK.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
MONTAGUE.

Yes, we always like to come to point
over here.
How about it, does attending party
and getting fl go together
A family jar of no slight propol ions
has broken the bliss of married couple
over here 1t threatens to end in a cy-
clone.
II you want to know anything about the
brush along the roads in Montague, ask
Frank Layton and H. L."
Port Jei lis has squalling cat, and
Montague "a few worthless, bowling dogs
III" is having his hands full at present
Wonder II he will give PRESS supper this
fall
Our minister, Rev II. H. spoer, is III
with malaria.
Gottfried Wieland, Sr. has been able to
visit the postoffice.
Samuel Smith is reported to be gradually
improving.
Miss Mary Jane Preston, Of Unionville,
is visiting her sister. Mrs Il. Cooper,
Edward Everitt, with his family, o. East
Orange, Is visiting friends here. As usual
he drove up.
When young man calls on his lady
love seven evenings in the week, and four
times between, wedding must soon oc-
cur
Here you are: This town has a young
lady who after laboring all day walks
seven miles unattended to dance At
four in the morning she walks three miles
further after some clothes and then re
turns to her work.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Miuisink
Reformed Church was organized last
spring. The congregation then was in
debt FOR back So larry about three hundred
dollars To-day the debt is wiped
out and the ladies have over one hundred
dollars in their treasury Mrs Robei
Armstrong is president, and Mrs Randle
Sayre, vloepresident All members are
requested to be present at the next meet
ing Thu 'sday ternoon, Sept 9th at the
house Of 4 aos. V. Cole.
One of the stage horses dropped down in
front Of the postoflice on Thu sday after
noon, and died IN a few minutes
Mrs. Caroline Nolyh and family left
Milvilio Monday for Brooklyn, n. ",
where they will reside hereafter
Ghas Palmer and daughter, of Port Jer
Wis, visited mine host Pettibone yesterday
Nc Holm has a cute little mule
The United States Gag again floats at
Cbe.ry Cottage.
George A. nstrong has a good fresh COW
for sale
The Millyille bridge ia being repaired
There is one in Road District No 1, which
needs the rraeholdcr's attention
John LantzI Of Brauchvillo, PASSED
through here last week after drove of
COWS.
squire James b Fuller OF sandyston
hss annor need himself as candidate for
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
TOWN.

Edward Kochka met with quite an ac-
cident last Sunday morning. He ran
against large rock by the roadside and
damaged his wagon.
August Knoedler gave large party at
the Sylvania House and all report u pleas
ant evening.
Mrs Gilmore and daughter, Margie, re
turned to their home in Arlington Sunday
after spending a week here with her
brother.
E. L. Kochka has disposed of one of his
line cows to Peter Helms
Charles Burcher returned TO his home in
Wilkesbarre Saturday after spending sew
eral days at Brccher's Glen.
Miss Vastbinder has returned home af-
ter week spent at camp meeting.
Ellen Rosencrance visited her school
mate, Iva Dewitt at Rowlands Saturday
Ross Roseneranoe passed through this
place Sunday.
Mrs. George W, Hsrswell, of Blu 'cher's
Glen, is visiting in Scranton
Mrs. KirJy, Miss Dotey, Mr. Tobler and
wife were callers at Peter Knoetgen' S
Sabbath
The iron bridge at Burcher's will soon
be completed
Miss l.. c. Dotey, with Mrs Gilmore
and daughter, went fishing in the lake
here, but the f1ny tribe was not out for
sport, and they returned without them
Jason Courtright passed through this
place recently on his way to Greeley
Mrs Witte and daughter called on
friends here lately. GOLDEN ROD
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
oINemAN's FERRY.

Prosperity is pointing a fnger in this
direction II the number Of cattle buyers
from Jersey who have been over on this
side of the river recently is any sign.
Fresh cows and young stock are in great
demand, and fair prices are offered
Pigs seem to be- dug on the market
this season
For once the Method st congregation has
a minister who gives general satisfaction
The members are hoping that Rev. White
head is as well pleased with the charge MS
they re With his services
There was white frost on Saturday
morning Aug. 2l at Silver Lake and some
hickory leaves were bitten at Centre the
same morning
Rupert p Nils is harvesting C. w.
Donaldsons peach crop this year.
A cu rent rumor says that Thomas No
Murray will soon return to Centre and re-
bu Id his house which some time ago
br~ned Evei body will be well pleased
TO have him " tn his family back at the
old place.
We have no change i'm postmaster yet,
ana people OF All suhues OF pollJlcal opinion
seem oonten ted, that is all who are not
pecunia lily interested
Thanksto A. w Hornbock we viii have
another dead head place to wa-m on,
shlns this winter, while discussing city
news, and waiting for spring His new
store looks cosy and inviting
In its unfinished state the Sunset Hotel
here managed to accommodate ten city
boarders. Delay in getting lumber pre-
vented its completion in time for the open
ing of the season
Last Thursday Harry Cron passed
through this place TO begin his annual
threshing tour in Jersey His machine is
in good condition for the work he says
Cherries Bosler, of Coles, is passing
around a subscription. As he had the mis-
fortune to have his house insured in d
worthless company, and consequently is
obliged to ask aid TO rebuild so as to have
a shelter for his large family CICERO.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
MATAMoRAS.

Charles +. Blizzard and Mrs Irving
Young ore now preparing for beautiful
cantata, "The Flower Queen or the Corna
ton of the Rose, to be given at the Grand
Opera House on Thursday and Friday
evening September 18th and nth There
will be 100 girls and young ladies in the
chorusos, and the costumes will be very
delicate and beautiful, quito a number Of
young ladies and little girls from Mata.
moras will take part in the cantata Mrs
Young Is very successful in teaching Young
children how to sing or play on the piano
She has number of young pupils, and
they learn in short time under her iii
struction TO play quite difficult pieces and
also songs She has great talent for
music and has also two very gifted chill
dren with the same talent We would ad-
wise any one having young children that
wishes musical instruction to call upon
! Mrs. Young, she will give great satisfac-
tion Mr. Blizzard has also u great reputa
ton as a fine vocal instructor He has giy-
en- several entertainments in Port Jervis
and different places. Every one speaks
of him in the highest term. We trust they
( will have a full house both evenings They
would be pleased to see their Milford
| friends out on tho evening mentioned
Miss Maud Gould and Misses Alice and
Louisa McMaster were the guests of Miss
Mary Squires, of this village,-on Thursday
afternoon. The Misses McMaster left for
their homes at Springville, n j. on Fri
day evening Their many friends will re-
gret their departure
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood and daugh-
ter Blanche; and Miss Regenia Bournique,
Of Milford, were calling upon friends in
this village on Monday.
Miss Nellie Hill has returned home from
a pleasant visit at Suffern n Y.
Last Thursday the Hope Church Sun
day school held their annual Picnic at
Buckleys Grove Mrs. Millotts two large
wagons conveyed the children and parties
to the picnic grounds Nearly three hund-
red sat down to the table, loaded down
with good things TO eat. In the afternoon
ice cream and cake was served the child
rem and friends had very pleasant out
ing,
Mr. Cornelius Decker of Matamoras
died at o'clock Sunday morning, after a
short illness aged As years. He is survived
by his wife Mrs. Kate Decker two sons,
! William ana Isaac mt home, one biotheI
! William, two sisters Mrs VIM Terrell
and one in New York and his aged mother
at Matamoras The funeral was held at
the house at o'clock Monday afternoon.
Rev J. A Weigand officiating. Inter
ment in Laurel Grove cemetery. S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
GREELEY.

A number of boarders are still with us
They all seem to enjoy the air Of our hills.
The three families occupying Foust's
house during the last two months, have
returned to their city homes.
Miss Annie Werner and August Foust
have gone to New York city TO seek en-
p4oy nent.
Mrs Geo. Hartwell svisiting her dangh-
ter, Mrs. f. Keirnan, Of Scranton.
Miss Nasbinder has returned from two
weeks visit at Ararat Summit
G. NJ Bnrcher has returned to his home
at Wllkesbarre
Miss Josephine Desilvy spent "a few days
Of last week with friends here
Mrs. Crawford and son, Walter, who
have been visiting Mrs W Burcher, have
retu ned to her home at Binghamton.
W Y BureheF has completed the stone
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03


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,rnsert vo,.ious peysnoo,rs the genial and
,rn,,,,ossi,,lo neA1top Dnustin of Branob.
,.,tta nrd ttir,,, 11ontips and his female
,..i.t,,,t ,f r2,,,s,s for the C;ozette. Cbes
ror ~ smith Of Flatbrookville for the Reg
is.er aud Gao T. Hprsb for the PRFse
MAJ ,,,oathor ,vas narfact and cverytbing
nossod orr worry nleasantlv indie Net re-
ooi,ts for aistribrtiop among the nartici-
n,ti,,,, scboo,s amounted to ahout $50
EImer Roe of Welnaol, sold three cows
and a bcif,r toJ 7 Van Sickle b,,t wc,k
,l,of ,,ul which sr,1 lbs pr,ca Maid for
tbelot stoo
Tbs continued stealing Of horses in
snorto and tbe fact that tbev are usually
srccossfr1 in eotting nvav with tbom
sr,,s.ast tbo idoo that tbere p,ust he a sort of
UNDERGROUND svste,n some oonfederates to
sccrotc ord l,eon tbo stolen borsas until tbs
pnttcr blows over bofo,, rupnino them ia
morto. II MIGHT he reu tn Iool, over
Sparta township and the Immediate viciui-
ty for indications Of something of this sort.
our host Montross had an eel weir in
l. ~
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
LAYTON.

our Jersey friends who organized to FISH
for shad last spring had two fishing shifts
and each flshed on alternate nights. One
Monday night the regular Monday shift
went down to take their turn, but found
that the other shift becoming over anxious
had nshed on Saturday night and although
clearly violation Of the law resisted the
regular shift ana said they would take
the chances Tho Monday night shift
was not only not allowed to use the net If
which they were equal owuors bus were
abused and sent q with threats, but nary
a shad Tho Fish Warden has tho matter
in tow now and la foremost shar- owner
in the Monday shift is accused OF giving
information. This is wrong however as
the Warden Is In possession Of facts gath
cred from various sources of which this
particular person was not cognizant If
he was giving infoi nation it would be
done so openly and frankly that every one
who wished might know it,
1he Sussex Telephone company are in
receipt of their first order OF wire amount
ing to 3 tons. An additional order Of
about tons vii be placed as soon rs salts
factory figures c,o obtained This gives
one some idea of the magnitude Of the
task this young company has cut out for
itself
The shop at Bevans is working its way
into popular favor The Messrs Wanklin
prove to be expert horse shoers. Several
horses that had gone " ,ong under the care
OF other smiths have been corrected TO the
satisfaction of their owners at this shop.
If you have horse that forges, interferes
has contracted feet or with other ailment
try them They understand their bust
ness.
Mrs. Mary Frances Williams Of Scran-
ton was visiting the family of Benz. Nett
Ter last week and took in the picnic at
Bevans. Many friends of her girlhood
days greeted her there, and it must have
somewhat reminded her Of the happy days
of yore when we were all boys and girls to
gether
While taking a load across the noun
tain few days ago on broad tires the
manager Of the Sussex Telephone COM
pany made something like the following
observations "a few loads passing by on
wide tires would make me fair bicycle
path; few more would obliterate these
ruts, and q few more would make better
roads, aud since they are easier of draught
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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

work for the new bridge, he has again re-
sumed his work at the mill
zion Monday evening some one entered
Mr. Klinard's garden taking all his Gu
cumbers and tomatoes. We are sorry
these garden thieves cannot be captured,
SO people can have their vegetables, as It Is
not a pleasure to work for thieves.
Ross Rosencrnnoe is working at the
Dodge farm
NJ Sutton visited friends here last week
ne came for both pleasure and business.
H. Dodge and wife have returned "a
their home at New York
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
That Psupsr Again.

DINeAIANs, Aug so, 1897.
EDITOR PREss;-f'saw in your issue of
Aug 9th, where "E p U " speaks of a
pauper in Delaware, don't know who
he means unless It may be criminal who
left Delaware township short time ago to
visit relatives in Brooklyn, N Y If he is
the right man the writer thinks that he
has been quite pauper for the past seven
or eight years, and that If Pike county
gave him justice It would save trouble for
the poormasters by giving him striped
suit in permanent home NENIEsI.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
ORION ANOTHER ooRREsPoNDENr)

Why is IL chat the teachers wages have
been cut down in this township If q
teacher at the academy is worth Ave dol
lars more than at Coles or Centre they
should also make the same difference with
Silver Lake school If the directors go by
the number of scholars.
Two Raitt children aged ten and twelve
years have in fonr days time killed 20 rat
tlesnakes while hunting the cows. The
largest snake was nearly -four feet long
A correspondent who cannot find any
thing to write about except to ridicule and
make fun of his less foI5I tate fellow men,
should wait a few months, and he might
ind other subjects g.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
LEDcEpALE

a ! Kinblo, Of Paupao, and C. o.
Pellett Of Mui physboro, Ill, called on l.
x KellaIn last Monday
Miss Louise Creesy, Of New York, and
Annie B. Kimble, Of Paupac, attended the
festival Saturday evening, were guests Of
Miss Simons
William Sutton. of Seeleyville, visited
his cousin Mrs II Becker Saturday
and Sunday
The ladies did vcIy we'll at their festival
Saturday evening. They cleared s2O.5i
WAYNE Co.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
List Of Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed letters remaining in
the Post Ofics at Milford, Pa for
the week ending August 2S, 1897:
LADIEs-Mrs. D. NJ. Rich, Mrs.
j. Mailer.
GESTLEMEN-H H. Claxton, A.
Lesohot. Fred M. Wetherbee, H. L.
Brom, G. Muller
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, 1897-09-03
Make SIC Per Month.

Agents toG to slSoo SaS5lg gep make ds2 So ssiI
ing my Latest Improved Lightning
Fire Kinder which starts fires with
out the use of other kindling. Lasts
for years and sells for small price.
j. 4. Warren, Lafayette, Ind. writes
that he made $17.00 in one day sell
ing them. j. c. r. Neeland, Vine
land, MINI, writes that he made at
the rate Of $500 per hour, j r.
Hudson, Dickson. Tenn. writes that
he is making $3.50 per month. La
dies OF gentlemen either can sell
them. One good agent wanted in
every town, Write to-day for par.
ticuiars. d. f. WALLACE,
sept l-2t smithyille, Tenn.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE,

Under this head we will insert communi-
cations on current and political topics,
without being responsible for the senti-
ncnts expressed, and invite such discus
sion as may be proper and of general in
terest to the peOple.--EnITOR PRESS
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

FOR RENT-A furnished house
on Hartford street. Modern con-
veniences, large grounds, plenty of
shade, good garden, fruit, etc.
Address PIKE COUNTY Press,
Milford, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

EOR SALE. A small farm located near
II MatamOras, known as the Honsel or
Reinhardt place, containing u 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, 1897-09-03
CORES ESPONDENcE

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, 1897-09-03
$1,000 Given Away

To persons who make the greatest
number of words out of the phrase,
Patent Attorney Wedderburn. y
For.particulars address the National
Recorder, Washington, d. G.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

V,RESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespnssing on the promises
of the undersigned, situated in Dmgman
township, for any purpose whatever Is
strictly forbigden, and all offenders will be
promptly prosecuted IRA B. CASE.
Oct. a. 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

rVRESPASS NOTICE Notice Is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
1ackawaxen 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 HADDEN,
Nov % 1895. President
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

Trains leave Chambers street, New
York for Port Jervis on week days at 90,
Z 45, 20, 9 IS, 10 80 A NJ 100, 90,
3 30, 4 80, 8 30, 2 80, as P. NJ On Sun,
days, 90, 40, 9 %, 10 a. m; u 80,
, %, 80 and 45P NJ.
ID. L. Roberts,
General Passenger Agent,
New York,
ID. w. Cooke,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
ERIE RAILROAD
TIME TABLE.
Corrected to Date.
Corrected to Date.

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 tirst-class line.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

TOR RENT. Several good houses in
II Milford, Pa. Enquire Of j. II. Van
Etten.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03
EASTWARD.

TRAINS Now LEAVE PoRT JERvIs AS
FOLLOWS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

rVRFgPAss NopICE Notice IS hereby
i gvon that trcspassing on the premises
OF the undersigned in Dlnginan township
near the Delaware bridge for hunting
hshinV berryinV or for any other purpose
Whatever. is furbidd under penalty oi
the law ANY person or persons disobey-
/ ng this notice win be dealt with in such q
manner as may De most Cifectual % pre-
vent a repetition
H. STCBENDoFr
April "a, 1897.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-09-03

VRESPASs NOTICE Notice Is hereby
L given that trespassing on the promises
occupied by the undersigned In Dingnan
township, known as The Buchanan farm
for huntng fishing bcrrying or any other
purunse whItoye. Is lulbiddcn uudar pcu-
altv of the low Any person on persons
disuhuving this notice VIII be dealt with
in the eeverest lawful manner
GEORGE II MCCAHry.
July /, 1897 Lessee