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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
it is well perhaps to keep partially

It is well perhaps TO keep partially
concealed.
We note that complaint was
made by a teacher to the Montague
school trustees that children were
sent to school in an untidy condition.
We have sometimes the same mis-
fortune over here and prescription
might not be out of place. Take
red precipitate and rub it over a fine
comb thinly, then use the comb ON
the child s head thoroughly a couple
of times, washing after couple of
days the child's hair with soap and
borax, Repeat the treatment in
few days, if necessary. For grey
backs the same remedy applied to
other parts of the body will be eff
cacious. Carrying camphor in the
pockets is a good preventative.
Honi soft que NAL y pense-Byron.
CESAR.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

In asking for the right to extend
the trolley road in Port Jervis so as
to run to the river at Germantown
and over the street running down
the river and several streets south
of the Erie tracks the Vice-P Presi-
dent of the company stated that it
was their intention to build a line
to Milford, and that a grant of the
rights asked of the village Trustees
would enable them to carry out this
intention, as they now had the pri-
vilege of using Pike street south of
the Erie, but could not cross their
tracks. He urged that an electric
road would be of greater benefit to
Port Jervis than a steam road down
the valley, for the reason that the
latter would simply land all pass
engers at the depot, while the for
mer would distribute them at any
points in town they wish to reach.
The franchise was granted condi-
toned on the facts being as stated
in the application for the grant.
There is good logic in the state
ment made by Mr.. Field as to the ad-
vantages of an electric road to Port
Jervis, but would it be so desirable
for the Milford and down river peo-
pie as a steam road. Unless they
could devise some means by which
freight could be hauled it would not.
The fact is we are important enough
here both in the way of freight and
passengers to warrant steam road,
having that we would also like all
the modern frills in the way of a
trolly. Both roads would do good
business, and the present would only
be a beginning. Give us a show
and then note what a rapid building
up there would be in this unsur-
passed valley,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
BRIEF MENTION.

The Commissioners give notice
elsewhere of the times and places
for holding Courts of Appeal in the
several townships.
The Forum says j. L. Van Sickle,
of Unionville, N. Y, has leased
the Millott Hotel, at BIatamoras, and
will take possession April 1st.
Where there is much smoke there
must be little fire. Does this hold
good of all the present talk of rail-
roads in the valley.
Howard, the only son of DIR. f. G.
Walton, of Stroudsburg, died last
week of pneumonia, aged nine
years. The family has our sincere
sympathy IN their sad bereavement.
The Commissioners invite propos
ais for bonds notice of which appears
elsewhere. There should be no
difficulty in selling them at a good
price. Pike is perfectly solvent,
and the rate of interest SO semi
annually makes a good investment.
On another page will be found a
table showing valuations last year
and this. It will be seen that there
is a slight increase in real estate val
uation. The number and value Of
horses and cattle have diminished
and the number of taxables increas-
ed 55.
The bill, introduced by Senator
Martin. of Sussex, to incorporate
Branchville has become a law. Nov
if the voters of that Borough viii
consider the qualifications of mer
for Office rather than their politica
professions. 1t will tend to hav'
both parties put up their best men
and then may the best man win.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

+. A. Bea lish, of Wilke barre,
committed suicide last Friday night
in his Office by asphyxiatlon.
Cottage Prayer meeting was
held Tuesday evening at the home
of the Misses Bull on Broad street.
Sacrament of the Lord Supper
will be administered in the Presby-
terian church Sunday March 9th.
"A collection will be taken next
Sabbath morning in the Presbyterian
church for the Board of Freedmans
Aid and Church erection.
Ladies' Aid Society met this week
at the home of Mrs. Jacob Klaer.
President Mckinley delivered
an address at the University cele-
bration Of Washington's Birthday
Tuesday.
Sheriff Courtright returning
from trip to Greene Tuesday, re-
ports that the roads we're nearly inn
pas sable by reason of trees lodging
from their weight of ice.
Explanation from the Republi-
can county committee are in order
rs to why the certificates of nomina-
tions from Greene and Palmyra
were not filed with the commission
ers in time.
M. Zola the French Author who
has been on trial at Paris for assert
ing that Dreyfus was improperly
punished and the evidence against
him suppressed has been convicted
and sentenced toan impriso~ ment of
one year and a fine of 5000.
The Colonial supper given at
the attractive home of Mrs. Thos.
Armstrong on Cqtharine street by
the NJ. E. Society Tuesday was a
grand success both socially and
financially The house was crowded
to ifs utmost capacity with delighted
guests and the proceeds were highly
satisfactory.
Miss Francis e. Will rd, Presi-
dent of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union died last Thurs
day, Jan. II. She was a great or
ganizer of temperance movements
and has been effective in the work
for a quarter of a century. Through
her efforts mainly public opinion was
aroused until in nearly all the States
physiology with especial reference
to the effect of alcohol and tobacco
on the system is now taught chi =
dren. She was also an ardent ad-
vocate of Woman Suffrage The
work she largely directed will go on
but an able and unselfish leader has
gone to her reward.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
WILLIAM RAY.

William Ray died at the home of
his sister, Laura, on Mott street
Tuesday p. m, of pneumonia, aged
about 4S years. Deceased was of
happy disposition and favorite with
his boon companions. His face will
be missed from our streets, and his
hearty greeting no longer heard.
His habits were his most insidious
enemy, but underneath all dwelt
kindly spirit. He is survived by his
widow, Susan and two children
Laura and Milton.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
What light Next.

Judging from the article on the
present condition of the petroleum
industry in the Mining Bulletin OF
Pennsylvania State College, there
seems to be some occasion for alarm
as to the prospects for our oil indus
try during the coming decade. Fol
lowing the statistics of the past
year, there seems to be a decline in
the producing capacity of our wells,
and unless new territory is opening
to very great extent, we will be
compelled by 1908 to look elsewhere
for our kerosene.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
NO. H..
OBITUARY.
AMOS RICHARDS EMO.

One of New Yorks' most upright
aud wealthy citizens has passed
away. Mr.. Emo died at his home 80
Fifth Avenue on Monday at the un-
usual age of eighty eight years. For
some time his health has been de-
'clining and the end came as ma
tural result. He was born in Sims
bury, Connecticut Nov. 1st 1910 and
after completing his education in
the village schools began his long
and highly successful business ca.
reer as a clerk in a store.
In 1888 he came to New York and
opened a dry goods business which
he followed for many years, and
laid the foundation of the large
fortune subsequently amassed. In
1854 he bought the land on which
the Fifth Avenue Hotel stands and
soon after erected that widely
known house. His business shrewd-
ness was demonstrated by the sue
cess of the venture which at the
time was looked on with distrust.
He become a large owner of city
real estate and left colossal for
tune. His career was marked by
the strictest integrity and his life
was an example of business honor.
Four sons and two daughters survive
one of them being Mrs. James w.
Pirchot, well known in Milford.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
MONTAGUE, FEB. 21, 1898
SOME CONNECTIONS

In re baby farm and other things.
A Montague tale published in last
weeks PRESS knocked the stuffing
out of everything heard of here be-
fore. 1t is good, too good, as it
kicked both ways, although it does
contain some grave errors. So far
as the first part of the epistle is
concerned, l have nothing to say,
not having the confidence of the
lady in question, but the second
part, Heaven preserve us, is little
too tough on poor man. l infer
the Cron spoken of is Martin Cron,
and l defy anyone to show a harder
working man than him. He has a
family, but not eight children
neither does he own a baby farm.
The house he occupies is not pal
ace, but the best he can afford to
rent, keep his family and pay his
debts. Surely he has never asked
the town to assist his family. Mrs.
G. did the best she could under the
circumstances.
The local press is not muzzled
through the pull of any one, but its
correspondent knows better than to
meddle with what is no concern of
the public, especially when the facts
are in dispute.
Has the sensational writer of this
tale ever spoken to any of the par
ties hauled over the Goals in order
to obtain facts If so he forgot to
leave his card. "Nuff ced." But
when man is run on over here
simply because he is poor you Kick
over the
MONTAGTrE MAI. REG
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
FROM THE PEOPLE.
J. MURPHY, 173 Mulberry st., Newark NJ.

Under this head we will insert communl-
cations ON current and political topics
without being responsible for the senti-
ments expressed, and invite such discus
sion as may be proper and Of general In.
terest to the people.-EDITCB p PREss.
GREENTOWN
The township election is over and the
Township offices are filled for another
term. Some for one year, some for three,
and one for five years There is certain
faction in this township, and, by the way,
not very strong numerically, that conceiv-
cd the idea that they held the Republican
party in the hollow of their hand and
could control the same After the caucus
last FALL, held for the election OF delegates
to the County Convention they seemed
evidently to act ne though they. could
run matters to suit themselves, and so
commenced TO lay plans for the town
ship caucus and election. But TO lay
plans and to execute them are two differ
ent things. The plan was chiefly to de
feat the present Justice of the Peace,
whose term of office expires on the first
Monday of May, 1898. 1t seems they were
disappointed in getting the person TO be u
candidate for said office that they wanted
which seemed to thwart their plans.
They didn't know whether TO make a
fight in the caucus and try to endorse the
Democratic nominee or give the Repub-
lican candidate the unanimous nomina-
| ttOu and then defeat him at the election,
which evidently they thought would be an
easy thing to do, as the Republican column
on the ballot was blank. However, the
Republican candidate was nominated at
the caucus, the papers were duly made out
and properly signed but instead of sending
them to the County Commissioners they
were intrusted In the hands of the town
ship Committeeman and Z NJ of Green
town, who directed them to the Chairman
of the County committee, contrary to all
rules or customs. Consequently, the NOM
ination certificate to my knowledge never
reached the Comm 'ssioner's office
However, after the 10Th of February,
when the votes were counted, 1t was evil
IDENTIFY shown that there were level heads
enough among the voters of Greene Town
ship not to be governed by few prejudiced
voters, and they are compelled TO take up
the doleful lamentatiOn. The election is
over, the votes are counted, and the person
they made the hardest fight against was
elected
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
PERSONAL.

William Transue, of WalpacK
Centre. N. j., visited his sister, Mrs.
Chas. baltimore, in Milford last
week
John W. Kilsby, of Delaware, who
has been visiting friends in New
York for several weeks returned
home Tuesday. He was accom-
panied by his nephew Norman An
druss who took the holiday occasion
for an outing.
Arthur hoffman, of Brooklyn
visited with the family of Dr. Reed
this week
c. w Bull, Esq, has been in at
tendance at the sitting of the Su-
preme court in Philadelphia this
week
JAS. d. Brooks the affable con
stable of Delaware visited Milford
Tuesday.
DR.. w. d. Kenworthey has been
somewhat indisposed for several
days, but has faithfully kept at his
work neglecting his own comfort to
minister to the wants of others.
Miss Susan Nichols returned home
Wednesday after visiting friends in
Philadelphia for several weeks.
David Angle is quite seriously i'll
at the home of his brother on Broad
street.
Miss Mamie Ludwig of Montague
is visiting relatives in this village.
Aaron Cortright, of Matamoras
briefly visited the Capitol of Pike
Monday
Hon. j. A. Kipp was in Milford
Monday attending to legal business.
An infant child of M. T. Doty, of
Delaware aged about three months
died last Wednesday and was buried
Saturday.
Miss Nellie Van Ness, of Stanhope
n. j., visited her cousin Miss Hattie
Horton on Hartford street the past
week.
Hy. 7. Baker, ESQ.,, and wife have
been visiting in Philadelphia this
week.
Mrs. Mabel Humbert, of Brooklyn
inadvertently mentioned last week
as Mabel Struthers is still visiting
with relatives here.
Reuben Raser caught carp out
of the river Monday weighing seven
pounds, another weighing five was
also caught the same day.
The Milford fireman with their
wives and best girls enjoyed dance
at Browns Hall Monday. With in
spring music and delectable refresh
ments a pleasant evening passed
quickly away.
Dr. and Mrs. II. B. Reed gave a
party to select number of young
guests last Saturday evening.
John l.. Gourlay visited on Tues
day his brother, Robert who is sick
in New York Hospital.
Mrs. II. G. Williamson and daugh-
ter, Bertha and Miss Lila Van Etten
attended piano recital given by
Prof. Ed Westbrook at Paterson last
Saturday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

Mrs. Della Crone who has been in
New York for some months is home
visiting with her father
John Smith of Ardtornish is a
sufferer from rheumatism.
Miss Lucy baltimore is spending
n few days with her sister at Centre.
Miss. Cecilia North who has for
some time been confined to the
house with lumbago is recovering
A READER.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
list Of Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed letters remaining in
the Post Office at Milford, Pa. for
the week ending Feb. 10, 1898:
Persons claiming the above will
please say 4" Advertised " and give
date of this list.
LADIEs-Mrs. S. P. Graves, Miss
Emma Brown.
GENTLEMEN-John Atchinson, Jas
per Holt, Milton j. Wye, J. H.
Powers.
JAS. S. GALE, P. NJ
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
The N. H. Society.

The society held its annual din
ner Tuesday at the Fowler House
Port Jervis. The speakers were Ed
Mott the author, who related how
the Erie came to Port Jervls half a
century ago, and ex-senator Rich
ardson and Rev. Herman Berg of
Ellenville, N. Y.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
Notice

The annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the Milford, Matamoras, and New York
R. r. Company, for the election of Direc
tors for the ensuing year, and such other
business as may be brought before it, will
be held at Milford, Pike County, Pa, at
? p. NJ. on the 18th day Of March, 1895.
p Q. DEYo,
Feb25-3w Secretary.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
pELAMARE TowNsHIP.

"Dick, A" of Montague, did not
want "16" to see his article on the
baby farm, Well, every community
has its heap of putrifaction, which
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
Fifteen Cents.

VIII buy information worth hun
dreds of dollars TO any farmer in
the land who desires to bring his
farm up to a condition which will
insure the largest cash profits. See
advertisement of Fifty years i'm
provements in farming"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

Brown & Armstrong would like
TO know if you have bought your
wiDier footwear.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

Casearets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken, weaken
or gripe, 1oc,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

Brown & Armstrong are selling
rs cent underwear for 50oents,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25

Buy your loaded shells and all
kinds Of ammunition at Brown &
Armstrong.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
DINcMAN's FERRY.

Broad tires seem to be a failure on
the hills here. Those who have
tried them have returned to the use
of the narrow. The wide may do
well on good roads, but in the woods
and among ruts and stones, they do
not.
Many were disappointed by the
stormy weather election day. Far
mers who intended attending the
farmers institute were compelled TO
return home without enjoying that
pleasure.
Election day here was the most
pleasant in the way of political free.
dom enjoyed for many years, every
one felt like a free man, and could
vote just as he pleased, and so they
did. The candidates have no cause
to complain only about five among
the twenty one We're defeated,
1t would be a good thing either to
have a rest from railroad talk or to
have the railroad. If we had good
level roads some one might start a
stage line Immediately.
People here will patronize any
railroad built. but they win not
build one themselves nor help to
do so. The talk of what the people
should do is worn too thin.
While our Office holders are quar-
reling among themselves and cut
ting each others salaries, and threat
ening law, the people, as Cleveland
used to say are having an object
lesson, not gratuitOusly of course,
for if the matters go before the
court the people must pay the fid-
dlers 1t might be we'll il future for
taxpayers to see that officials are
elected who will bring about re-
trenchment without the aid of law
suits at their expense.
Eggs have tumbled to 16 cents a
dozen and in general the hens are re-
fusing to "bear" the markets with
their merchandise. CENTRE.
(FRoM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT
Mrs. Jane angie VINO mas Tor some
time been very i'll with pneumonia
is slowly recovering.
Mrs. John Smith is visiting her
daughter near Deckertown, n. j.
Mrs. Susie Bensley, of Branchville
n. j., spent "A few days last week
with her sister, Mrs. Garret Brod-
head of Centre.
Mrs John Sinnott is confined tC
her bed with La grippe.
The home of Floyd Begans wa.
gladdened last week by the arriva
of little daughter.
Isaac Smith has been suffering
with a severe attack of rheumatism
but IS now able 70 be out again.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
MONTAGUE NAIL KEG
DrNaMAN's FERRY .

There are a few rules which the
leaders of the Republican party
might follow with profit in the
caucuses in this County:
Never to allow a person known
to be thief or a drunkard, or those
who want the Office, or are Republi-
cans simply for what there is in it
nor any person who has or will
split the ticket because he cannot
have his own way; nor any one who
will turn his coat when the opposite
party gives him bribe to be NOM
mated for office.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-02-25
RULES FOR VOTERS.

If any of the would-be leaders
should be afflicted with one or more
of the above specified defects, he
should not be allowed vote at the
caucus, and should be fired clear in
to the Democratic party, if it will
take him.
AS relating to the above there
must be something rather stale in
the Republican party in Lehman,
and we hope some level headed Re
publican from that township will
stir up the matter and make an
effort to purify the party by expos
ing the diseases which exist there.
From what we hear and Judging
from the result at the last election
we are led to think that few of the
wouldbe great leaders in that town
ship should be kept out of all Repub-
lican caucuses, for the benefit of the
party and the good of the citizens
of that township especially.
CICERO.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

Grant, and the guns that sounded The
knell of Admiral Cervera's ships at
Santiago doomed a reverential obeis-
ance to the dead hero.
The salute ended, the return Of the
squadron along the line OF review was
begun. 1t was a repetition Of the en-
thusiastic scenes on the way vi the
river Every whistle that could be
brought into use played its part; every
bell. every band Joined in honoring the
feet. and above all were the resound-
ing echoes of the shouts on water and
on land.
The parade of the ships, from the
time it passed the battery IN its way
up the river, to the time it repassed
on its way to anchorage off Tompkins-
VILE. S. l., occupied just two hours and
thirty-five minutes.
Admiral Sampson went to his homo
II Glen Ridge, n. T., tonight. He was
accompanied by MIS-. Sampson and
other members Of his family. He was
enthu-i alstioal.y reCe we'd.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
BLANco EXCUSED.
He Need Not Turn Cuba Over to the
Americans.

MADRID, Aug. 2O-A cabinet min
lister who was interviewed by repre-
sentative of the Associated Press this
evening said it was certain Capt. Gen.
Blanoo would not hand over Cuba to
the Americans since he had expressed
desire not to do SO. The minister
pointed out that the evacuation Of
Cuba would occupy a long time and the
protocol stipulated no period for the
evacuation Of the island, but only that
the labors Of the commission should
begin within ten days after the sign
Ing Of the protocol. Gen. Blanco, the
minister said, could leave Cuba dur
ing the conferences Of the commission
still retaining his offices. Blanco's at
titude was a pacific one The same
member Of the cabinet said that the
meeting Of the cortes was not dis
cussed at the council today, but that
the members were agreed regarding
the question. The work Of the peace
commission, he asserted, would not
commence until after the closing of the
chambers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
Northwestern Patents.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2e.-List of Patents
issued this week to, Northwestern inventors,
reported by Merwfh. Lothrop & johnson,
patent 3d. 81 u and s12 ~, pipnesr
ington. D. G.: AndersGn Charles, Minne-
apolis, swivel connection; Atkinson, John H..
Winnebago, wrench; Bane, James o., Waseca,
spring attachment for pumps; Beckwith,
Grove R.. and VILE. McColium. Mime
apolis, window screen; Gilkerson, Curtis H.
and D. CLASSIFY, Minneapolis, automatic meas
uring tank; Goodson, George A., Minneapolis,
composing machine; .Goodson. George A.,
Minneapolis, type-castings, and settling ma
running gear; Macmillan, Hugh G., St.
Paul, suspenders; McWithey, Tilley G., Clo-
quet, corn pepper; Sanford, Joseph. Elysian,
tire FURNACE; Schultz t Edward EsSv7 H. and F. H.
son, John, Minneapolis, coal pocket; Smith,
Samuel T. West Duluth h5or speed gearing 70,
Cycles uwst snd L trck AD Wisan Lea
Minneapolis, two-horse evener; Zimmerman,
Elmer D.. Alzada, Mont, piston holder;
Lauritsen, John. Tyler, tension device for
twine-binders