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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
sHoHoLA.

The fine weather this fall has enabled
the farmers to finish husking, and do their
fall plowing.
The corn crop is large here.
William Sadler had four New York hun
ters staying with him last week and they
got a nice lot Of birds, rabbits and squir-
rels, and greatly enjoyed their hunt.
Mamie Bridge gave the young folks a
good time last Saturday at her fathers S
home. She celebrated her sixteenth birth
day and received many pretty presents.
A good old surprise party was given
Charles Fraley Saturday night. The parti-
cipants enjoyed it.
Malven Bigley and Art Biaffet, of Port
Jeivis, brakemen on the Delaware Di-
vision, went hunting a day last week
back Of Lackawaxen, and as Miss Lavene
was coming home from the village the
hunters were in the road and seeing her
move thought it partridge and fired hit
ting the woman The shot might have
killed her but being some distance away
they scattered hitting her arms, body and
legs. The doctor said six glanced from
the cOrset steels which had they penetrated
might have been fatal. The men seeing
she was quite badly injured, gave her O
handkerchief to wipe the blood from hel
hands, gave hctitions names and left hel
alone in the woods and returned to Port
Jervis. The lady got home and called or
doctor who attended to the wounds The
men were cowardly to desert her without
giving aid There are so many hunters il
the woods now who when they see or heal
anything fire without knowing what they
shoot at
Mr.. Thomm, of Greeley, made n business
trip here last week.
Mrs j. w. Greening and daughter, o
Rattlesnake, attended church Sunday.
Peter Farley, an Erie brakeman, wa
run over at Lackawaxen Monday about
a m. He was on his train going west
and no one saw the accident Both leg,
were cut off and one arm besides body being
badly bruised They started to take hin
to Port Jervis but he died while going
He was a steady young man about 30 year
old. and unmarried. and bad been brakinl
about years.
A number of young men from this plac'
who attended all the parties Saturday
night, spent Sunday, trying to get cur'
for terrible headache
Three of our boys have gone partners IL
working quarry and are throwing ou
stone at great rate. LILLY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

church is TO be commended for their work
In getting free Of debt.
Harry Blllman who has recently been
employed ut trainman on the Delaware
Division, had a narrow escape Tuesday,
while he was making a coupling at Lacka
waxen. The engineer unexpectedly backed
down and caught him between the bump
ers Of the cars His hand and arm were
quite severely injured, but however the
injuries sustained were not serious
A quiet wedding occurred on Prospect
street at 10 O'Clock on Monday morning Of
this week at the home Of Mrs David Hen
derson, when her daughter, Margaret was
united IN marriage to Mr.. Eltlng A. Pray,
Of Mntanoras. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev G. E. Gillespie in the
presence of small company Of relatives
and friends. The bride was dressed In a
brown travelling dress, Jacket and hat to
correspond They go TO Owego, N Y, to
attend a cousins wedding Mr.. Pray being
best man. On their return will make their
home at Mr.. Pray's mothers in Matamoras
until spring, and then will go TO house
keeping Your correspondent extends
congratulations TO Mr.. and Mrs. Pray.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

did 1t. Many thanks for the implied com.
pliment, but am sure the PRESS is too
modest to claim all credit for the good
work. It does show though, that when
the people are appealed to in defence Of
right principle, they are ever ready to re-
spond.
Funny how some people are so hard to
please One Republican gets mad be-
cause he can't be on the registry board
forever, and one because the PRESS didn't
support Elvin p Smith, and another be-
cause he can't remain leader of his party
and keep the P o. in the family for a gen
Grafton or 50. wonder II this is the rea-
son the whole Democratic ticket was
elected
The Board of Education did very wise
and sensible thing when they purchased
the stove for the school room at Haines-
Vile. 1t is an excellent pattern. and just
the right thing In the right place
The teachers of Sandyston are requested
to send to John e. Jager, Of Hainesville, a
complete list of books needed in their
schools at once, and they will be included
in his next order for books, and be delivered
promptly TO those schools that are in need
of them
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
Montague is All Right.
MONTAGUE. Nov

MONTAGUE, Nov /, 1897.
l read your paper every week and 1
guess good many other folks do, any
how they would if they wanted to
read a good paper You have first
rate correspondent at Layton, but in
his letter he tries to make us believe Mon
tague is bad Now, If SO, 1 don't know
whore the bad Is Maybe we have some
among us who would lift a fowl from the
roost and forget to set it down again but
we don't know them, we don't have any
Johns. OF course it is reported that our
ballot box which should be saved was used
for receptacle Of old chaws Of tobacco,
well maybe the boys did 1t for fun Again
we have a saloon doing business on cleo
tion day within 100 yards of the polls, but
the polls are in New Jersey and the saloon
in the great State Of New York Now
who is 10 blame for that Again it was
reported that. one member Of our town
committee and the clerk have done busi
moss when two members should have been
in attendance (which is all we have at
present). Although that may sound funny
1t saves expenses. The members Of our
committee receive two dollars per day
Now day Is supposed TO be eight hours,
but bless you three or four hours is a long
day sometimes, that Is because the work
is so tiresome and exciting. We also some
times hear Of little domestic trouble, a
sheep chasing dog getting shot, widow
asserting the right to be the boss of her
own prODerty we even 30 so far "a 70 eo
to Hainesyille to- have a lawsuit some
times, but that Is because lawyers are
more plenty down there and the people
are sociable even keeping some Of our
worthy citizens all night.
Now 1 have told you about all know
that Is bad, excepting to mention that Re-
publlcans are on the increase which is bad
for Democrats, and If in the above items
there Is anything SO bad that Sandyston
can't go us one better viii never sit again
on the
MONTAGUE CRACKER BARREL.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
TOWN.

Snow last Saturday reminds us of what
is coming after the fine weather.
The rain was very acceptable for the
water was low
Thanks Daisy for speaking of the Greeley
boys power.
The X town and Greeley boys can hold
their own with the Perrytown youths.
Golden Rod thanks her assistant who =
ever the person is, but is not anxious for
more help.
1t seems to occasion remark in Greeley
If one goes to the Post office and allows
young man to walk part way with them.
Germantown has woke and we are glad
TO hear from Daisy.
Peter Knoetgen is yet ON the sick list.
Daniel Dotey Is recovering but not yet
able to attend school.
o. L. Dotey of Burchers Glen has moved
his family on the farm of e. L. Kochka.
I IJoseph Andereg of Greeley who lost one
of his oxen found it fast In sink hole on
Knoetgens place.
Miss l.. c. Dotey took trip to Greeley
last Saturday
Mrs. j. NJ. Kirby has a fine assortment
of house flowers In bloom
Colds are prevalent here. We think G..
r. has frozen. BILL"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
MONTAGUE.

If III" don't stop poking fun at us
there will be trouble.
Where the devil is the Montague
Cracker Barrel" asked someone Come
over and we will tell you.
Alex Brink, of Matamoras, was over
here Saturday after game.
Sheriff @. Address and wife, of Newton
visited this town last week
Jas Bngleman, of Monticello, was here
Tuesday on business.
The follow Port Jervis ladies' took din
ner with Mine Host Pettibune last Tues
day Mrs. j. ID Lyon, Mrs. John Van
Etten, Mrs. G Cuddeback, Mrs. Ed. Cor
don,, Mrs E. p. Farnum and Mrs. Chas.
Van Inwegen Evidently those ladies are
right minded and are not afraid of hold
ups, rs they drove down without any
male escort.
The i. A. S. of the Montague Reformed
Church expects t. give a chickenpie sup
per in the near future.
Thursday Nov. 18th at the Hainesvllle
Hotel there will be tried before Squire J.
b Fuller and jury an action on con
tract between Port Jervls lawyer, plain
tiff, and one of our residents, Defendants
The PRESS better send over a reporter,
There are times when patience ceases tc
be virtue A we'll known hunter of this
town after frequent warnings to keep of
a certain property and disregardlng the
warning can now either stttle or take tn,
consequence.
Mrs. Julia Kerr, after supplying the
Port Jervis market with over 5000 filled
mangoes, has closed her factory.
Thos. Martins, of Colesville, spent a cou
pie of days over here with his brother
Lewis Rumor has Mr. Martins is trying
to purchase the North property.
The result of the election which I en-
close is no surprise here in this town
One or two well known Democrats felt
bricking somewhere and consequently
used all the means in their power to cleo
the Republican nominees
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
GREELEY.

All orr nice weather disappeared about
election time and gave US very hard
rain instead.
The school children were all on hand
Monday at Burcbers school house, but
Miss Westfan failed to appear until Mon
day evening.
August Boocher and wife passed through
this place Saturday on their way home to
Rowlands.
Louie Dorr Of Lackawaxen went out to
Deitzs place on Sunday morning with q
load of hunters and returned in the even
ing.
Charles Chitester made flying trip to
Burchers on Monday.
Mr.. Adams is doing some saving and
planning this week for w. V. Burcher.
II. Klinert sent a mason aud brick layer
from New York to do the mason work on
the large boarding house he is erecting
near Burchers lake.
o. L. Doty has moved on the Kochka
farm. He is running large stone quarry
this fall but will farm the coming spring.
Ed Kochka and Anse Geotz are trying
their luck in a stone quarry this week hope
they viii find what they are seeking after
in large quantities as stone business is'boom-
ing now.
DR.. Howard and wife spent Sunday
evening with w. " Burcher.
Mrs. Hugh Mexican and sister, Kate
Greenlng went 30 Milford on Sunday with
the formers little girl who was suffering
with an abcess under the arm. DIR. Elmer
son gave medical relief and they came back
the same evening.
election passed % very quietly Row.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
LAYTON.

Well election has come and gone again
and the yagarles of politics are exempliaed
in manner that suggests that erratio as
lightning may be politics are fully as un
certain The whole Democatic ticket In
the county Is elected by small majoritles
The vote of Sandyston here follows:
SENATE.
Lewis J. Martin, d, 16s--Martins Mai. 60
Daniel Bailey, T, eS.
ASSEMBLY.
Elvin E. Smith, d, 107AHorace E. Rude, T,
1853, Rudes Maj. 40.
COUNTY CLERK.
Ora G. Simpson, d, 167-Slmpsons Maj n
Peter s. Gunderman T, co.
CORONER.
Lewis G Burd 1866.
The election was In some of its features
so satisfactory that we shall omit our an
nual trip up salt river this year. In fact
we are inclined to think that we are not
much out of kelter anyway, and that per
haps some Of the victors will be sicker than
we are before we could return. So we will
stay to minister unto them, see that they
take their medicine regular and don't for.
get when the Legislature meets; also tell
them how to run 1t without. the aid of a
p, NJ, and lots of other things that will be
warranted to act like ginger and whole
oats on fiery hoss. In fact don't see
how they could ever get along without u.s.
do your
Returns by telephone from all the town
ships in the scounty excepting Hardyston
and Vernon were received in j. N. Millers
Office on Tuesday night before l2 o'clock,
We cannot help expressing our satisfac-
ton at the continued healthy growth and
excellent behavior of that iusty infant the
"PIEE COUNTY PRESS" This issue is the
commencement Of the 9rd volumn and is
reminder that its position In the journa-
listic field is certainly assured and that It
can hardly be called an infant'any longer
with prospriety. To show that 1t is ap-
pfeoiated send you three subscriptions
herewith
+. H, Everett lost one of his gray team
horses. His son John e. had driven them
to Port Jervis, Oct 2srd, for load Of lum-
Der. At the noon feeding one of them
choked on oats and died the following
morning Sunday On Monday Mr.
Everett mated the odd gray and brought
the load Of lumber home.
The Hollow'een Social at Walpack Cen
tire last Saturday night was well attended
Everybody was nicely treated as only the
Walpack people know how to do it. No
fears Of a dull time there for they treat all
comers as their guests, and any one who
has enjoyed Walpaok hospitality need be
told no more about their powers to please.
Monday night, John B. Rosenkrans
caught an eel in his rack weight five
pounds. The same night Jake Lantz took
one in Weighing over 4 pounds, besides
many smaller ones
Adm b. Van Sickle, who is running a
powerful hydraulic cider press near
Branchyille, finds no trouble in turning
out one thousand gallons day, when he
has sufficient water to run the machinery
The recent rain will perhaps relieve him
Of any uncertainty on that SCORE.
As we predicted IN the PREss a week OF
two ago thar Sandyston would put her
stamp Of disapproyal on the "FavoEite
Som on election day, We are happy to state
that Sandyston seldom dissappoints her
friends, especially when they got the
straight zip The "Micky' says tho PREss
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
MArAMoRAs.

Mr.. Charles Galen Reeder, of Chicago,
the Oldest son of John and Sarah Reeder
of Middletown, N. J., and at one time
resident of this village died Saturday IN
St Lukes Hospital, Chicago from the ef-
feet of injuries received from falling of
box car on the Belt Line railroad. Mr.
Reeder moved to Chicago a number of
years ago, where he followed the life of a
railroad man until the time Of his death as
above stated. He is survived by his
parents, three brothers and three sisters,
andtwas in his twenty-ifth year The 70
mains will be brought to this village on
train l2 to-day "wednesday and the fun
eral service will be held in the Carpenter
Point Chapel at o'clock p m The Rsv.
] A. Weigand officiating Interment in
Laurel Grove cemetery.
At Epworth church Matamoras on Fri
day evening, Rey. j. b Faulks Presiding
Elder of the Jersey City district of the
NJ E. Church, preached a sermon from
Matt 26, 27. The sermon was In relation
TO the holy communion which was COM
memorated after the preaching service.
The service was OF special significance as
the occasion was held TO celebrate the gift
Of a handsome communion set which was
presented to the church by the Kings
Daughters. Mr.. Faulks made a practical
and earnest address to theImembers Of the
circle inpressing upon them the duty Of
personal conservation. At the close Of the
service Quarterly Conference was held.
Rev f G Curtis the pastor, reported that
the remaining debt Of 70 was paid of by
the Ladies Aid s0eiety, aud now q g
ehurob IS absolutely freo of febt. The
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
PAuPAo.

b. f. Killam, Esq, drove to Scranton
week before last
Mrs. b. Pellett of Paterson Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. G. A. Pellett, also old
neighbors and friends in this place.
The teachers resumed duty this morn
ing after a week of absence, the most of
them being attendants at the Milford In
stitute
Married Nov. 9 Mr. August Singer and
Miss Dillng of Egypt
A very Lstormy day for election IL It
Keeps on at this present rate.
Birthdays come once year as every one
knows c A 2 will have occasion TO re
member his It came on Sunday last
Quite unintentionally a few of his rela
tives celebrated It on Saturday by coming
to tea with him. On coming to the table
imagine their surprise to see cake with
his initials and age ON it. After passing a
pleasant afternoon they returned to Mr.,
A. j Kimbles, where they had passed the
night before, and returned to
their respective homes on Sunday
except Mrs. Pow Killiam, of Hawley, the
others were Mr.. and Mrs. Eph. Kimble, OF
Kimbles, Mr.. and MS John Ridd and
Mr.. and MRS Elijah Bonnell, of Dyberry
and Mrs. A. j. Kimble,
Mrs. Hardenbergh, of Hawley, Is stay
ing few days with her sister, Mrs. G. &c
Williams.
Samuel w. Smith, Esq =, of Port Alleg
hany, Is passing a few days in this place
the guest of Miss e B. Killiam,
John Andrews, of Lake Abel, stayed at
the Kimble House a couple of days las
week.
Mr. Kimble went over to Scranton OF
Friday, returning Monday. He is expect
ing hunters this week.
M. N. B. Killam took a trip to Scran-
ton last week
Mrs. Emmet Croud went to Port Jervii
last week to visit her brother, j. Black
moor.
A Gumble, one of the Milford butchers
wasin town over Sunday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
A LETTER From &C."

DINGMANs, Nov. l, 1897.
A conversation recently heard ran thus
ly Say Bill when does the iron come for
the Deep Hollow BridgeP 1t was to be
here the 9th but no signs Of it yet. don't
know says Bill, perhaps the bridge com
pany wont trust the county and the Com
missioners will have TO wait until Schultz
is hanged to see II there Is any money
left" But we don't believe it.
Help for heavens sake, help Dave quick,
was the cry which greeted the ears OF
Dave Cron few Sundays ago near Coles
Dave paused looked up and saw Ike Ding
man wildly swinging club and apparent
ly engaged in life and death struggle.
The old veteran did not need second in
vitation but rushed to likes assistance, and
none too soon for as he rushed to the battle
ground Ike fell fa!nting to the ground with
fear and exhaustion The animal recog-
nizing more formd dable foe turned to
fee, but too late, one well directed blow
placed II hors du combat The veteran
their turned his attention to restoring Ike,
who ms soon as he could gasp anxiously
asked Did you kill itY What was it Yes
Ike it was only a coon. Good Lord Dave
don't tell tainted thought it was wild
cat. Dave promised but the story was
too good to keep.
We are not at all surprised that "E. P
u" should try to evade a controversy he
gave birth to He cannot adhere TO ori-
ginal matters and would peryort them
from their natural course That is his
great characteristics Finding his position
untenable ne switches off and seeks
to hide his blunders by indulging
in a shallow and frothy attempt
at repartee put together so loosely
that Ito borrow simile) one can see that
his wit has the ricketts, by the swelling
disproportion of its joints
Pertinency, ooherency and verify play
no part with him. These things he con.
| siders superogatory, but poor fellew how
tenaoiously he clings to the happenings of
a year ago and flies to them for comfort
but he only escapes Charybdis to plunge
into Scyllaa silly affair as it were. Does he
know that at that time &c" met the en-
gon of good department he suddenly be
comes How charitable and gentle his
derneanor toward the so-called Lay
John" and we might add also towards
some Of the gentler sex he had occasion tt
mention In one of his articles. He seei
the mote ip his brothers. eye but not tn,
beam IN hif own.
20 wad Ne power the Giftie gle us,
To see o. sells ms ithers see us,
1t woul4 4frae many blunder free us
And foolish notion"
1 am impressed with the belief thai
more has been written on this subjec
than it deserves, so will step dowa ant
leave ''E. p o." whatever honor ant
credit there may be in It,
A prominent Republican stepped int
our postoffice recently and enquiret
whether they received any PRESSES. OF
yes, said the postmaster, some, How
many two or three Yes, more than that
Well do you get dozen Yes, said tn
postmaster, nearer three dozen. What saiC
the "want-to-be-Called" prominent Repub
lican, didn't think there were so man,
fools here as that, and he took hi
departure with sad but wiser expression
on his countenance. Sometime he may
see the real fool by examining his mirror
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

lands with very small number Of voters
out The heavy rain was the cause Of so
lighta vote
!. 3. Rosencrance has quite q number Of
hunters at present and about the 10th Of
this month he expects ten moro
@. McKean has lost two head of young
cattle and fatted swine Of late by poison
It is quite a loss at this time Of the year as
it is near killing time
The first snow Of the season was on
October 80. DAISY BELL.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

DOR 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, 1897-11-05
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

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. e.-EDITOR PRESS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

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. 90, in ShohOla town
ship, for hunting, fishing, or any other
purpose, also trespassing on Sawkill pond
In Dingman township, or, fishing in 1t Is
forbidden under penalty of the law.
NJ. CLE1LAND MILNOR, a
Apr154m Attorney for owner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
CORRESPONDENTS

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, 1897-11-05

TRESPASS 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, 1897-11-05

TRESPAsS NOTICE Notice is hereby.
i given that trespassing on the premises
occupied by the undersigned in Dingmai
township known rs the Buchanan farm
for hunting, fishing, berrytng or any other
purpose whatever IS forbidden under pen
atty Of the law Any person or persons
disobeying this notice will be dealt with
I'm the severcst lawful manner
GEORGE II MOCARTY,
July 1, 1897 Lessee.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05
Poe HIn Esrm pouItry Ysrd..

The Rose Comb White Leghorn
only. Carefully bred for fifteen
years. Best layers of fine white
eggs. Pairs, and Tlios for sale, and
Matching eggs in season. ORDERS
promptly FILLED.
GEo. E. HURsH,
Layton, n J.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

II. Y. Hoffman, Rep, defeated
B. Mansfield IN Monroe county for
Associate Judge by 100 majority.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

TRESPASS 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 MADDEN,
Nov. %, 1895. President
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

Something new, a spring tooth
harrow with wheels. Syracuse
plows and Planet Jr. cultivatOrs
at W. g. 9. Mitchell's
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

TREsPAsS NOTICE Notice is hereby
j given that trespassing 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 n under penalty OF
the law Any person or persons disobey-
Ing this notice viii be dealt with in such a
manner as may be most effectual to pre-
vent a repetition.
H STUBEND0FF,
April 81, 1897.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-11-05

EOR RENT. Several good houses In
u Milford, Pa Enquire Of j. II. Van
Etten.