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Evening journal., 1898-06-11
BUSINESS CARDS.
J. II. PORTER & SONS,
Wholesale and Retail

J. H. PORTER & SONS,
Wholesale and Retail
MILK DEALERS,
8. e. Cor. Seventh and Madison Sts.
GAL. Wilmington, Del.
MONEY TO LOAN.
DO you need money TO meet proaa
ing demands. Penn Loan and Stor-
age Company. Northeast Corner Sec
ond and French streets, loans money
on merchandise, furniture. pianos and
all kinds OF goods. over twenty years
at the same place.
JASON d. BLEEKER. Mgr.
Evening journal., 1898-06-11

MANAGER AND CASHIER, with $500,
wanted to take charge of cafe, bufet,
pool and billiard room, OF
hrst-class Atlantic City Hotel. Address
Evening Journal office.
l HAVE several bargains IN houses and
lots TO offer. LAMBERT j. FOULK,
gi9 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-06-11

EFFORTS OF MILFORD NEW CEN
TURY CLUB WOMEN ATTENDED
BY SUCCESS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
Revenue stamps.

On and after today, July /, bnnl,
checks must havo on them two
cent revenue stamp, and specinl
two-cent stamp must be attached
to all drafts and certificates of de-
posit Notes drafts, and ccrtifi-
Gates of deposit drawing interest
must have a two cent stamp for
every 800 The maker of the
paper must write his initials with
the date ON the stamp.
Deeds or instruments conveying
lands, fifty cents if value exceeds
300, and for each additional $500 or
fractional part, fifty cents Mort
cages 25 cents exceeding $1,000 and
not exceeding $500 and % cts.
on each $500 or fractional part in
excess and the same on all assign
ments or transfers of mortgages,
leases, or policies of insurance
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
A WAR LETTER.

Arthur B. McCarty is in receipt of
II letter from his son-in- law, Frank
Ii. McEwen, dated on board the U.
5. battlcship Oregon, off West In
lies, in Caribbean Sea, June 21st,
in which he says
1--WE are still guarding tho chan
mel at. Fort Moro, where Cervera is
bottled up with his fleet. We have
tised with very good results, having
knocked down the masked batteries
which the Spnniards keep building
up. Last night we had a fight. The
Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius was
trying to enter in close to the har-
bor-I am stationed at the search
lights and had orders from our Can
tain to keep the light on the Fort
Castle, which l did for about an
hour, when finally there were two
shots fired from the shore, which
whistled by our stern, then, sue
ceeding this, the Vesuvius let 90 a
shot right with the light [ had on
the Castle and as we saw il from the
Oregon it resembled q full moon.
Il great ball of fire, and we all
thought it came from the Castle.
and as it was right in line with the
upper deck, we'll, you talk about
scattering-I never thought the
men were such good runners they
made for the turrets of heavy ar.
NOR plate in hurry, but instead
of coming towards us the shot was
going to shore, and it fooled us all.
1t seems that the Spaniards are
very much afraid of this boat, and
think II 1t was out of the way they
could easily compete with the rest /;
that is why they keep firing on us
and not on the others, the Texas,
Massachusetts, Brooklyn, Iowa,
Marblehad, torpedo boat Porter.
New Orleans, Suwanee, Yankee.
Terror, New York, st. Paul, st.
Louis, Vixen Kingston, Yorktown.
and n whole fleet of dispatch boats.
the Yosemite, Dixie, Gun Boats. l
hospital boat, the Solace, the finest
of it's kind ahoat-just like a palace.
While l am writing the boys have
sighted iOrty-two transports with
II 600 soldiers, so 1 think we will
have hot time in the old town very
soon, and fine shell game. There
is a rumor that after this place is
taken we are going to San Juan,
then TO the Canary Islands, then TO
Spain, then home to n. Y. and all
inside Of two months.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
WAR NEWS OF TIE WEEK,

Saturday, June %, Gen. Shufter's S
army defeated the Smniarls over
twenty miles of blttlehAl near
Santiago.
On last Friday in the fight near
Savilla sixteen United States troops
were killed, including Lieut.. Ham
ilton Fish, of N. Y, and Capt Al
lyn X. Capron, and sixty men were
wounded, or are reported missing.
thirty dead Spaniards had
been found on Monday.
Sunday, June &c, the Spanish
fleet entered the harbor of Port
Said. The vessels showed an un.
tidy appearance and the 1000 sol.
diers on the transports looked mis-
orably clad, ill fed and discomfort
ed.
June 81 an official decision was
made known in the following bulle-
tin of the Navy Department:
Commodore Watson sails to. day
in the Newark to join Sampson,
when he will take under his com
nand an armOred squadron with
cruisers, and proceed at once off the
spanish coast There can be no
possible objection to this expedition,
considering the course which Spain
has pursued
The water supply at Santiago has
been cut off by our engineers, who
orept up to within n mile of the
rifle pits which guard the city, and
destroyed the conduits Shafter is
)nly three miles from Santiago.
An engagement off San Juan, Porto
Rico, on Wednesday afternoon,
when Capt Sigsbee 5 st. Paul was
lttacked by Spanish unprotected
iruiser md the torpedo boat de
itrOyor Terror Tho latter was hit
three times, killing one officer and
two men, and wOunding several
others. The Terror dropped back
under cover of the Notifications
with difficulty, and was towed into
the harbor into sinking condition.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
MONTAGUE.

We had n hail storm over here last week.
There was lots Of hail, but nothing was
injured
They had dance at Huyt's n6w plat
form Thursday night. and a good time.
viii Cortrfghts COW died suddenly. DR..
Carbon says poison killed her.
1t is hot here, but l suppose hotter in
Cuba. and il not, Uncle Sam should make
it so warm there as to mike the Spaninrds
think of their friends in the other place.
Long ago l said the fat would get close to
the fire, and perhaps burn, and so it has.
The L. A. 5. has a new president
Mrs. Lane in place Of Mrs Sayre, who re.
signed
we have some good hotels over here:
tue Brick House at Montague the Hanes-
vile House kept by S VanNess, and Mont
ross at Layton AL is good fellow and
uses people first rate Some think Others
are made of stone or iron, but our corns
hurt occasionally, and we know it.
Lewis Weir who has just been married
is showing his new wife around this part
of the country.
The farmers, mechanics and tradesmen
will picnic at Culver's Lake, Saturday,
Aug. 49, Those who want privileges 10
sell ice cream and soft drinks that day
will have n chance TO buy them Aug. G. on
the grounds
Mrs. l. II. Crone has gone to Brooklvn
with her daughter to visit friends.
Chester Smith, our school tcnchor, was
elected president of the Flatbrook VnI-
ley $. S Assn, II few days ago He Is n
good teacher and now holds n first grade
certificate Zerah Westbrook was lucky
In capturing second-grade certificate at
the last examination, so this town will
have good teachers
How is thisY They say member of n
Township Committee cannot be n Nom.
her Of the Board of Education-all three Of
our Committeeman belong to the B. of f.
VIII they resign from the one or the other
bodyf There is no money in being n
member Of the b. of f., but Committee.
men get two dollars day. Some of our
County papers are having n scrap over
which one gets the most from the County.
Maybe, II they keep 1t up, the people will
learn something interesting
Lou Crone went for short stride I'm the
cool OF the evening and mot n Madam
Skunk. with her five little children. She
felt insulted at something Lou did and
now he wears different clothes.
Miss Sarah Newman, of Milford, is
over here to see former acquaintances.
The Millville Mail Carrier is envied by
some of the boys who would like his Job
The Milford Bridge will soon have a
new floor, which will be nise and SO will
the new railroad when finished.
Some Sunday visitors here were Miss
jennie Lunday Miss Mamie Goble and
Daniel Westbrook and wife, Of p J Jacob
Swartout Of Vantage who was looking
for hay hand, Thos Dutton, who plies
the scissors in the Register Office, when not
insuring folks against dying, with tho
n Mutual
Daniel Case, with his fami ly, came down
to see his father-in-law Geo. Y Hornbeck,
and there were others, but they went so
fast we could not distinguish them while
sitting on the NAIL KEG.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
New switch Board. 4.

The local telephone company has
put in this week at it's central at
Findlay's a new switch board of the
most approved Swedish design
The company is not to be out,lone in
its efforts tD maintain the efficiency
of its service, and to accommodate
its numerous patrons. 1t deserves
encouragement as being the first t.,
provide telephone communication
here and as being so connected 10
cally as TO make it a great conven-
icnce to the people With this per
fected connection in the way of u
switch board and prompt service, NJ
doubt it will meot with such sub.
stnntial commondation an increased
patronage MS such efforts to accom-
modate public interests merit.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
a chILps SAD pEA1h.

Wednesday evening while Mrs.
Hugh w. Broadhead a daughter OF
Hon. D. NJ Van Auken, was max
ing visit at the home of Mrs. L.R,
Mott on Ann Street, her little son
Augustus aged about one year fell
asleep and was placed on bed,
which happened to stand little dis
tance from the wall. Some time
after Mrs. Mott on going to the room
found that he had fallen between
the bed and the wall and was sus-
pended in such manner MS to suff-
oeate him and life was extinct.
He was an exceedingly bright little
fellow, the idol of his doting parents
who have the profound sympathy
of the community in their bereave-
ment
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01

Three men were injured this wool
by falling from the trestle work OF
the new bridge at Matamous.
The tea given last week by tn,
ladies of the Church of the Good
Shepherd brought $97 to the organ
fund
A large picnic Of the academy
scholars of p. j. visited Raymonds.
kill Monday, and had a most delight.
full outing.
Ladies' Aid Society of the Pros
byterian Church met Tuesday nj
the home of Mrs. J II vanEttan on
Fourth Street.
The young men who purpose
camping ut Mlrienfeld. on the
farm of J c Bull, some thirty in
number, arrived yesterday
We have received quite strong as
'urnnccs that the projected railroad
from Scranton to N. Y will either
pass through Milford or Bushkill
and Culvers Gap.
BY the way, what has become of
the D. V. Railway from Strouds.
burg up the river? There are many
good reasons why this road should
be built, one of the best being
that it would pay
a merry party assembled last
Friday night by invitation of Miss
Edith Lewis at her home and EN-
ioyed a delightful evening, with
varous social amusements, and del
octable refreshments.
The free exhibition elsewhere
mentioned, to be given at Mitchell s
store, will interest everyone seeking
kitchen comfort and economy. Il
costs nothing to investigate and
may result in your profit.
The Hotel Fnuohere has had a
neat railing erected around the
front porch and an awning put up,
which adds to it's appearance and
will conduce to the comfort of its
guests The entrance to the Cafe
has also been changed to the side.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
a New summer home.

Watts new boarding house is
now connected with the local tele-
phone compapy's system. This
commodious house, just completed
and furnished, is located in a pleas
ant but retired spot on the high
ground east of Upper Hartford St,
and overlooks the village and valley.
A fine pond has been built and the
grounds nicely graded. The house
adds another to our humorous de-
sirable summer homes, and Mr..
Watts deserves a7fulf measure of
success for his enterprise.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
PERSONAL.

Louis H. Switzer, of NY, is visit.
ing at the Anchorage.
Ned Kleinhans has arrived in Mil
ford for a summer vacation.
James w. Pinchot and family are
occupying Grey Towers for a seas
on.
Kenneth NJ. McClurg is home at
tho Crissman House for a vaca-
ton.
Fred Klaer is home from Am
herst College for the Summer va
cation.
Mrs. j. NJ Dolph and daughter
left town Tuesday for visit to Will
Jamestown, Mass.
Hiram Westbrook, of Ridgewood,
N. j., will spend Sunday with
friends in town.
J. G. Grasmnk has arrived with
his family and occupies his home
on Hartford Street.
NJ. M. Van Etten and son Percy
visited friends in Milford and vicin-
ity the first of the week.
Henry Van Etten, of Strouds-
burg, will accept a position at the
Conashaugh House, this Summer.
Kenneth McClurg entertained a
number of his friends at a party
given at the Crissman House last
evening.
The family of J. D. Biddis, of
Washington, has arrived and will
domicile in Glen Cottage for the
Summer
Edgar P. Crissman, of New York
has arrived in Milford and will
spend the Summer with his mother
on Ann Street.
Miss Hastings, of New York, and
Miss Armitage, of Montclair, N. j..
visited the family of e. H. Noyes
on Ann Street this week.
DR.. j. T. Rothrock, of the State
Forestry Association, was at Milford
Wednesday looking after lands
bought by the State at Treasurer's
Sale.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
Keyes-TyIer.

The marriage of Mr.. Miner n.
Keyes of N Y. City, son of Mr.J. F.
Keyes of Matamoras, and Mrs. Emmn
Young Tyler of Damascus, Pa, took
place on WednesdayJune 22,in n. Y.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Biting Mr.. Keyes has
been conductor on the elevated
road for more than 20 years. After
July IL, they will be at home at
Damascus, where Mrs. Keyes has a
large farm, but Mr. Keyes will con
tinue his occupation in the city for
the present
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
COME AND ENJOY IT HERE.

Preparations are being made by
the firemsn of Mdf1rl tl eutert1in
the people an | frienlS to a diversity
of amusem ,nts anl also to aff ord al
intellectual rep1st.
The Enm Btnl of prs Jecyis,
fourte3n pieo3s, will furnish mu@ic
for the OCCASION.
The program inclu les reading the
Declaration of Inlepanlerco AMI an
oration, in the forenoon, followed
by the grelsod pole, wheelhirrow,
and sack race cmelies, and by
cycle race, and basC ball game with
the Dingman Club in the afternoon,
with fireworks and Grand Fire
mems Ball in Browns Hall in the
evening The speaking will take
place, as we'll as the other attrac.
ions, on the ball grounds in the rear
of the Court House
These events will afford an oppor-
tunity for all to he amused and en-
tertained Mt home and furnish II
day of enjoyment without inconven-
ience and discomfort. No pleasant
er spot can hc found than Milford
for those wA1 wish a day of real
recreation. either in the way of
quiet, or in participating in the
various events, which those in
charge will supply.
Our shaded streets and ample
walks give room for peaceful strollS,
our Hotels will cater to the most eX-
acting tastes. and the ice cream par
lors all s)la wlter fountains will
be prepared to cool and refrosh the
inner man with the most soothing
warm weather baimS. W. invite
people from the surrounding coun-
try and tbwnS 10 visit Milford on
the Fourth aud clI assure them all
of a day of unalloyed pleasure
Como, bring your families all take
n day off, it will do you good mon
tally and physically, and you will
feel renewed vigor, as you go home,
your senses having been gratified
and your hearts filed with an in
spring patriotism.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
Democrats At Altoona.

Tho State Convention assembled
yesterday to nominate State ticket
and was called to order by j. M.
Farmnn. P. A O'Boylo, of Lu-
zurnc was made temporary Chair
man and in his speech accepting.
the mention of w. j. Bryan's name
evoked tremendous applause.
The platform caused more trouble
than the nominations the pronounc-
ed FREQ silverites insisted on n bold
declaration in favor of the Chicago
platform and 16 to l, while large
number opposed any resolution on
the silver question and demanded
n platform confined strictly to state
issues with plank endorsing the
war policy of President Mckinley.
The silverites wer successful in their
efforts, and George a. jerks, of
Brookvil was nominated for Coy
ernor.
w. H. Sowden, of Lehigh county,
for Lieutenant Governor, Peter Del
acy, of Lacka wanna County, Secy.
of Internal Affairs, Superior Court
Judges, VIM. Tricket, Cumberland
Co., c. M. Bower, Centre Co., Cong
ressmen-at-mrge F. p James, Ale
gheny Co., j. NJ. Weller Carbon
County.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01

George Lawyer to Lewis Finkels-
tein, dated March 2S, 3 acres Lack
AWAKEN; consideration exchange.
Samuel Fl. Wolf ct. ux. to Freder-
ick Heberling, dated June 25, 66
acres Greene consideration 5000.
Martha Hous to Mary Hunter.
dated June %, lot in Milford onSec-
ond ST. consideration $4O0
j, B. Westbrook, Treas. to ]. C.
Westbrook, Jr., dated June s, 14g
acres, Mary Seeley Blooming Grove.
j. G. Westbrook to Edwin Howell
assignment of above.
J. b. Westbrook, Treas, to Moses
G. Westbrook two tracts, Blooming
Grove, Christian Stoner, 43 acres.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
M, m. q N. Y. r. r.

Work on the bridge is progressing
rapidly. The contractors have
completed the trestle work from the
N. Y. abutment to the gpior, and
the first span will be ereeted forth
with. The Pennsylvania abut-
ment is being built, and no doubt
soon the river will be spanned.
The company has a number of
teams employed hauling shalo for
grading at different points, and is
removing "A house in Matamoras
which stood on the line of the road
All rights of way, it is understood,
have been arranged and there is
nothing to prevent the early COM
pletion of this long wished for fac
tor to Milford's new era of pros.
perity.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
stroudsburg in Luck.

Rumor founded on visits made
by several officials Of the Erie and
the N.Y.S. e. W.R. R.its recent ac
QUESTION, says some shops of the lat
ter road win be removed to West
Stroudsburg, thus giving employ
ment to fifty or more men This
will add at least a couple of hundred
to the population and help our sis
ter town materially along prosper
ity's pleasant pathway.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
rreasurer's Sales.

Judge Morrison, of Mexican Co.,
has decided that the Act of June g.,
1885, P. L. II, making sales of sent
ed and unseated lands for arrearages
of taxes valid and effectual, ire
spective of the fnct whether such
lands wero seated or unsLated at the
time of assessment thereof, is not
only vicious legislation, but offends
against Act IA, Sec. 1, of the Con-
stitution of Penna., which requires
that taxes shall he uniform upon the
same class of subjects.
A tax sale of land enormously as
scssed as uns"ated land, when in
fact it was seated land, and ought to
have been assessed on the seated
list, will pass no title to the pur-
chaser.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORAT
NASHVILLE, TENN

On account of the Christian En-
deayor international Convention at
Nashville, Tesn., the Erie will sell
special excursion tickets from p. j.
to Nashville, Tenn, from July 2, to
., inclusive, good to return up to
July 10, with an extension limit
TO Aug. 1, by depositing ticket with
terminal agent at Nashville, Tenn.
on or before July IS, at extreme
ly low rate Of $22 65 for the round
trip. 2W.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
FREE EXHIBITION

There will be n free exhibition
of cooking and demonstration of
the vapor stove at the store of w.
& G. Mitchell on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, July 9TH, 8th
and 9th, during the hours from
to and 7.3O to p. IN.
If you are interested in cooking
or desire to have a cool kitchen in
the Summer you should attend this
Q .hihition. Every lady in the town
should attend, as she win learn
many new things.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
4 PECULIAR ACCIDENT.

Andrew H. Haight, an engineer on tho
new railroad, was injured some days ago
by an explosion in the quarry whore he
was supervising some work A stone or
piece Of cap was forced in his nose, which
caused profuse bleedings Wednesday,
while at work in Matamoras he suffered a
severe nasal haemorrhago aud was brought :
10 Milford D-s .Kenworthey and Rarck-
ley were summoned, and after great diff
Guilty succeeded In checking the now of
blood A small artery had been ruptured
by the injury and before the medical men
were successful in their efforts, Mr. Haight
was greatly weakened by the excessive
loss OF blood His condition seemed criti-
cal, but it is now thought tn dang,- Is
over
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
Change in tho Mail Time.

A Summer schedule takes effect
in the Milford post office to-day,
July LIST.
The mail from Dingmans and
points south will open as heretofore
at Ia. m.
New York, Port Jervis, and Yves
tern mnils will open at 1915 Il. m.
2 and 8 p. m.
Mails will close for N. Y, Philn-
delphia, P. j.. and west at 6.45 IN.
and 3.45 p. NJ; Dingmans and
South, 2 p. M.
Sunday mail will close at $40 p
m.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
Up To-date

Master Clyde Kipp who is making
a business success in his profession
of Frightening understandings, has
secured a handsome stand and chair
for the comfort of those who wish
his services, and located itin a shady
spot near Wohlebrandts barber
shop. While waiting for comfort
able shave yon can have first class
shine
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
FELL FROM a PORCH.

Wednesday afternoon while Bar
ton. the little son of w. V. billiard,
was playing on a porch in the upper
part of town, he incidentally fell OH
striking on his head and suffered
several bruises and a slight scalp
wound. While considerably shock
ed the injuries are not considered
very serious and he is recovering
nicely.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
TEAcHERs WANTEpI

Five teachers in the Independent
School District of Milford, one each
for the Grammar, intermediate
and first and second Primary, and
one for Shocopee. Also Janitor for
the Borough building. Applica-
cations will be received until July
Q, 1898. Address,
h. E. EMERSON, Secy.,
June 2l, '9s Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01
NotIoe 10 RuIIdera.

The School Directors of Dingman
Township viii receive bids ON Sat
urday, July ?, on the ground for
rebuilding the schoolhouse at Ger
mantown. Plans may be seen on
the day of sale. By order of
Dingman twp, The BoARn,
June 23, 1898,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01

TO get married on Saturday is
the fashion of the Summer Society
is standing open -mouthed with us
constituent at this now idea, for il
there has been these last twenty
years any one day regarded as par
ticularly inappropriate and unlucky
for weddings, that day has been
Saturday But # a sudden Satnr-
day has been seized on as the day
of all for the most elaborate briduls
of the moment The most import
ant weddings of the Summer have
been set for That day of the week,
and Mondny, Tuesday and Wednos-
day have been cast quite into the
shade.
What has brought this change of
feeling about among the brides can
hardly be told Besides the prejuG-
ice that has always existed against
Saturday itself it has long been tho
cnstom TO have marriages take place
in the early part of the week. Tues
day and Wednesday have been worry
fnvorite days. Only these people as
n rule who have been indifferent 70
public opinion have ever even
Thought of getting married during
the latter half of the week. This
sudden making of Saturday as the
ashionnBfs-slsssl.lipg day of TITO sum
mer is, therefore, little short Of re-
markable and is occasioning a great
deal of talk.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-01

L. w. Armstrong, whose gener-
osity for several years in the way of
providing fireworks on the Fourth,
which have added greatly to the
entertainment of the people. will
again this year furnish liberal sup
ply The exhibition will take place
at his residence on High St., begin.
ming at SIS,