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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11
MADISON TOWNSHIP.
MAYFIELD BOROUGH.

GLASS. Amount.
Buchkewtz j.. rctail....... II s. 90
Davis. w. T., retail....,.. Il 90
Hillside Coal e. Iron CO.,
Erie mines ................ II 90
Hillside Coal & Iron CO.,
Glenwood mines .......... II 90
Hillside Coal & Iron co..
keystone mines .......... II 90
Miller, j. S, Beef CO.,
wholesale .................. IL 10 90
Mendleson David, rotail... II %
MCCafferty, John, one pool
table Observation-Disclosures. 80 W
Neary. NJ. G.. retail........ II 90
OleniCh. Steve. retail ..... Il 90
Place A NJ, retail ........ u 90
Simpson 4 Watkins, retail l3 10 GO
Shlanto, Alex. retail ..... II 90
Sernak andre retail.... II 90
SaycrS, D., meat market. II 90
The EdgertOn mines ...... II 90
ket .......,,......,,..,..... II 100
Hart Thomas NJ, retail .. II %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-11
ERoaNruE AeeRaIsEMENT.
MERCANTILE ADVERTISEMENT.
Mercantile
Appraisement
OF
LaCkaWanna County
FOR
TKE YEAR OF 1893.

The venders of foreign and domestic
merchandise aud brokers, etc, in the
County Of LaCkawanna, Pa, will take no.
tice that, in pursuance of the several Acts
of Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania to provide revenue to meet
the demands of the treasury and for
other purposes, the undersigned appraiser
of mercantile and other license taxes
for said County has prepared a list of
dealers in goods, wares, merchandise
patent medicines, brokers. etc, wholesale
and retail in said County, and placed each
in that class which appeared to him just
and right.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
crop Reports

The grass and grain crops are excel
lent and with the fine weather have
been secured in good condition.
Rain isneeded in the Lake region,
Middle Atlantic and New England
States and in some parts of the
west, while in some portions there
has been an excess
Corn has made favorable progress
and the general outlook is promis-
ing, and the crop is in tassel as far
north as Michigan.
The wheat harvest is well advan-
cod in the north west sand an excel
lent yield is promised Oats will be
short and unless general rains pre-
vail the crop in the east will be poor.
Potatoes are blighting, fruit is drop
ping badly, and the small fruits are
being greatly damaged by the
drouth, and pastures in the state
are drying up. Truckers produce
in the east is being injured, and the
usual supply will be considerably
limited.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
PERSONAL.

Hy r Baker, Esq, ana wife visi-
ted MY this week.
Mary Bleinhans, of New York, is
spending n few days in Milford
Doctor L dc Plas7e. of N. Y. was
II visitor at Milford last Sunday.
Harry Kerr, of Marksboro, N. j.,
spcut Sunday and Monday with
friends here.
w r. Willis and family are again
occupying their summer cottage on
Ann street for the season.
Clerk and Burgess Swepenizer has
been rusticating at his former home
in Greene during the past week
jacob Klpinhaus has been for Sow
ornl days quito indisposed, but we
hope soon to note Improvement
Mrs Dr. King, of Grand Rapids,
Michigan, is visiting her parents
hon. and Mrs T. Pinchot, on Ann
Street
Prof John G. Watson came over
to town from Dover, n. j., a few
days this week 10 oking after school
mattcrs.
Teddy Crabtree, who several
years ago was a Milford resident, is
visiting with the family of John
Findlay ON Hartford Street
The family of Hon. Jacob Klaer,
Mrs. H. G. Williamson and Frank
Cross are enjoying camp life at
Brink Pond Ali, Twin Lakes we
mean
Walter A Newman, formerly of
Milford, but now Of Newark, n. j.,
where he is employed in a watch
case factory, spent a few days last
week in this vjcininty
w. U. Hensel, Esq, President of
the State Bar Association, and a
prominent lawyer and Democratic
politician, was hero with his wife
over last Sunday stopping at the
Hotel Fauchele.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
COMMUNICATES.

1 EDITOR PIKE Co PREss.
DEAR SIR Inotice in your issue
Of July s, letter and statement
signed ''rax Payer and referring
to the matter of Mr.. WIN Horner
the party that was in charge Of the
Poor Authorities of Dingman Twp,
The tendency of the statement rath.
er insinuates that the Tax Payers of
Dinginan Township have been some
whit imposed upon And as my
name and also the names of Messrs
Hart and Westbrook appear rather
conspicuous in said statement, per
sons unacquainted with the facts
might surmise we were in meas
IRE somewhat concerned in this ex-
penditure Of money In explana-
tion fthe part Messrs. Hart. West
brook and myself had in the case 1
would say that the Overseer of
Poor of Dingman Township came to
me and represented that Mr.. Horner
had been q Soldier and they would
like me to see whether he could not
got some assistance from the gov
ernment.
For the benefit Of Dinemnn Twp,
and this poor unfortunate man I in
terested myself in tile mattcr and
with the valuable assistance of Mr.J.
Hart we succeeded in getting his
case before the Pension Department
and procured an order for his admis
sion to the soldiers home, complete
ly relieving Dingman Township of
all future expense on his account
and providing a good homo fer the
poor follow for the rest of his days
and without the cost of one cent on
our part to Dingman Township
Messrs. Hart, Westbrook and my
self wero actuated solely in the mat
ter from sympathy for Mr.. Horner
and also to save Dingman Township
a large yearly expense probably for
a number of years
If the party that wrote the arti
Gle will look up what the Town
ship had paid for care ana medical
attendance for Mr.. Horner from the
time they took charge of him until
he was taken away, and then com
pute that amount for 10 or IS years
(the length of time Mr. Horner
might live) he may get somo idea
of what Messrs. Hurt, Westbrook
and myself have done, without CON
sidering tho securing of a good home
for Mr.. Horner for life He appears
to be the only one that appreciates
our services as shown by his letter.
Very Truly Yours,
GRO. SwEPENIZER.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
WAR NEWS or THE WEEK

Since the destruction of Cervcra s
ships events around Santiago have
slowly bat surely prosressnd. A
lomlnd was male by GJn Shaftor
for the unconditional. surrender Of
tho city, which was refused, and
last Sunday a bombarlnent was
made Of the city, but without ser
ious effect
July II the Spanish Cabinet, in
cluding Sagasta, resigned
The final assault of Slntiago has
been delayed under a second de-
mand for surrender, and General
Tonl, the commander, cablod to
Madrid for instructions. The city
was SURROUNDED by the American
forcas aud all hope of esoipo of tho
Spanish Army cut off, except by
boats across the bay. Many refu-
gees We're crowding our camps more
than could be fed and cared for
General Shafter telegraphe July
10, that he had extended the truce
until noon July II, aud that if Gen.
Toral did not by that time surrender
he would open on him with every
gan he had and have the assistance
of the navy which was ready TO
lombard the city with 13 inch
shells
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
NO. 81

The ndjusters Of the Readington Mutual
Ins Co. were at Hnlnesvllo last Wednes-
/ day and adjusted the recent loss Of S. E.
Hursh to their mutual satisfaction The
Beadington has reputation for fair deal
ing, OF many years standing with the peo
pie ofsthis valley that has secured them
great amount OF high class insurance
Mrs Rebeooa Hornbeck, the last Of a
family of sixteen children, died on Sunday
morning last at the the ripe age of 81 years
s months and IL days Mrs Hornbeck was
an estimable woman aud devoted her long
life to her home and her children. Funeral
services on Wednesday and interment in
the Cemetary at Layton
Mr. Ryan and his force of men working
on the Il R line hereabouts for some
time past are now about through here OK
oept guying the poles and little trimming
with shears TO complete the job. The gang
have won the hearty respect of all with
whom they have come in contact by their
gentlemanly bearing, and Mr. Ryan is to
be complimentod on the thoroughness Of
his work
Finer weather for attending corn and
gathering in tho harvest aud hay could not
be desired. The oats, garde ms, and pnst-
ures would be much helped by O good long
rain The wind is in the north east as 1
write and the threatening haze presages
rain. May it come gently dropping ere
this appears in print
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
RaIlroada coneoIldate.

AT a meeting held in the Indian
Queen Hotel in Stroudsburg July II
the stockholders of the East Strouds
burg &Matamoras r. r., the Della
ware Valley Railroad Company and
the Delaware Valley, Hudson and
Lehigh r. r. agreed to consoli.
date.
twas impossible for the latter rail
road to go ahead with the work of
construction until charters for sim
liar routes were given to them and
the Delaware Valley. Hudson 81 Le-
high did not wish to go over their
surveyed routes until some agree-
ment had been reached between the
companies. This has now been ar
rived at.
DR. j. II. Shull, the secretary of
the Delaware Valley, Hudson & Le-
high Railroad gave it rs his opinion
that the road would surely he
built The road will be bonded
this week to thoamount of 81 200 90.
The mortgage is now being drawn
up.
The above, taken from the Phila.
papers, is premature. Such action
may be-had in the near future but
has not yet been accomplished.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
DINGMANS FERRY.

stumbled on a fence club the other day
aud was requested TO join and become
secretary Not wishing TO have my an
atomy spoiled, l consented and took my
seat ON an old stump. The first argu-
inent was why farmers lose the help OF
their children at u time when they need
their aid. Many good reasons We're given,
but only one which admitted Of a remedy
That Is the sentimental law that farmers
are responsible for the keeping and debts
of their sons until they are 2l, so some say
with little torethought, my parents must
Keep me until | am of age, and they be-
come worthless, and perhaps are driven
out To compensate the parents the law
says the boy cannot own anything; his
earnings must belong to the parents, 50
the Intelligent boy who earns money can
not buy horse, wagon or anything for
himself and hold possession of it, hence he
wishes 20 leave home and become indepen-
dent. Change the law Of minority for the
holding OF property to is years instead of
II ana the boy would sooner cease being
an encumhrances If he would not work
as an industrious boy should, he would
property, which would give him "A start in
life make him perhaps more saving, and
at least make greater inducement for an
effort TO save As It is, few farmers al
low their sons 60 own anything before they
are of age
Next question on the rail was the good
roads subject, and it was agreed. inasmuoh
as the roads grew worse instead Of better
that candidates before nomination should
be examined as 10 their qualifications, as
school teachers are, or be required to build
a road TO show their qualifications, so
that men would not be elected as super
visors who have neither practical or theor-
etlcal knowledge and only seek the place
for what money there Is in it
Next came somewhat heated discus
sion Of the methods of our County Com
missioners, and the amount OF money l.,y
use. One of the club came near being
punished for saying that large proper
tion, If not all the bridge building was
forced on the Commissioners by the peo-
pie themselves, and that repairs were "A
matter OF course and necessary, and that
theCommissioners only performed their du-
ty in doing 10. In one particular however,
the club unanimously agreed, and that as
the county officials alone knew Just whit
bridges and repairs should COST they
should give out detailed statements 50 thai
taxpayers might see whether there was
any margin Tor addition, division and
silence CAESAR
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
LAYTON.

The Hudson River men, Ryan foreman
put on the brackets and wire from Layton
to Dingmans Forry last Sunday In few
days the people Of that village can Hellol
Branchville, Newton. Morristown, or n
Y. besides many otherinterm ediate points
without chewing the rag as much rs hero
tofore
Mrs Dora Van Etten Of N Y who Is at
present visiting her mother Mrs Maggie
Coss, near Beyans, was attacked by hem.
orrhage of the lungs few days since, and
although it was checked successfully her
many friends fear the result should there
be a recurrence Of them.
Bcni D. Hursh has been appointed night
operator in the Newton ofio5 N the Hud-
son River Telephone Co.. and with the
charge of their lines aud phones tnthis Co ,
as well as the placing Of new phones and
the extension of the Companies business IN
this territory His friends have no fear
but what Ben VIII meet every requirement.
of the position with fidelity TO the compan-
les interests, aud jealous desire to extend
and keep the system in his charge in such
order as to make 10 pleasure for the pub
lie to use it.
Andrew Morris who has had such pro-
longed illness, starting Ia appendicitis is
now conyalesoent says he is feeling good,
looking rs pale as a bank clsk A few
days out around his farm will restore his
; color. and make him look once more the
/ typical farmer he used to be- Doctor
Hughes, who has the case AS well as Mr.
Morris are TO congratulated on the SUCCESS
ful issue OF the case
Abram johnson Of Bevans had the mis-
fortune to get brushed of a load of hay by
an overhanging tree last Friday Ia his
fail one hip was broken, aud he was Sc
yercly bruised otherwise Mr. johnson
has the sympathy ofhis nelghhors in allie.
/ tion
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
Fire In Matamoras.

AS Frank Corwin was passing the
residence of Mr.. Peter Hessberger, a
fireman on the Delaware Division of
the Erie he saw a bright light
through the window, a lamp having
exploded and set fire to the table
cloth. No one being home he broke
the door in and with the assistance
of Mr., Harlor succeeded in putting
out the flames
He arrived just in the nick of time.
In few minutes the blaze would
have been beyond control. Mrs.
Hessberger had left the house about
ten minutes before, on her way to
P. J. She supposed that she had
blown out the light before she went
but was evidently mistaken Mr..
Messenger was out en- his train.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15

IL is currently reported. but we
hope without authority, that Mrs.
l.. A. Mott will enclose the clen
with q fonce The fact that the
proposition to buy at $500 WINS de-
fcated should not be taken asa real
criterion of public sentiment re
gnrding that delightful spot. or
course if shs can obtain that price
it is for her interest TO do so, and If
the property is worth that sum to
her she may very properly hold it
at that figure, but if the public is
honest in opinion that it is too
much, and there is no good reason
TO doubt It's insinoerity, it would he
unwise to arouse further antagon-
ism by such n course. That she
has the legal right to exclude the
public there is no question, but we
think n basis might be reached
which would avoid unpleasantness,
if a spirit ofcompromise is shown.
We have suggested that n village
Improvement society might be or
ganizod with the purpose of pur-
and improving the Glen. If
several Indies, assisted by the lead
ing citizens in town wonld take the
matter in hnnd, no doubt it could he
brought to successful issue.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
MONTAGUE.

MISTER EDIToR' OF Montague news tho
supply is light this week.
Mrs. Geo, Wieland, Of Jersey City, is at
Gottfried Wieland's.
Mrs. Daniel Predmore is visiting her
daughter Carrie at Narrowsburgh.
Henry Brink and family, Of Franklin,
N. j., spent Sunday with the family of
Peter Brink
CITY guests are scarce over here at pres
ent
Mrs. Sally Everritt is on the sick list.
Peter Brink is reported to be growing
weaker Both are under the care of DR..
Il. .. Emerson, of Milford
Wen, the building committee of the
Reformed Church met last Saturday even
ing, the only member absent being the
chairman, Mr.. Bovans L. A. Marthis
acted as chairman pro TEN. The object of
the meeting seemed TO bo to try and
commence operations before Sept. l, the
time fixed at the meeting on June The
vote taken at that meeting was recon
sidered. Bandle Sayre who was elected
Treas and Collector of the Committee on
May 10, resigned his position and Jacob
McCarty was elected In his place In as
much as there are no funds on hand at
present to build with, and there is a rens-
enable doubt about the subscribers the
70 the repair fund being willing to stand
by their subscriptions, it was decided to
elect committee to communicate with
the subscribers, to see who Will and who
wont pay their subscriptions If new
church is built on "a location nearer the
road. Me5srs. MoCarty and Predmore
were given the honor of the Job, they so
report on the evening Of July 30 and
sooner If pOss ible If the report is satis-
factory the cont ract for building the now
church will be let without delay, If not
then
Miss Ann Boslcr is in New York for
few days
M V sports new carriage.
A civil question deserves civil answer
If the number of bicycle riders over hore
Keeps on increasing, our Town Committee
Will have TO pass on ordinance against
scorching, etc. also compelling riders to
carry lighted lamp at night
It's hardly fair to wish bad luck on any
body, let It be friend or enemy.
Talk, talk, silly talk only calculated TO
raise disturbance Facts, plain, honest
facts really are better.
We often wonder what H has in his
neighborhood He talks about Mickoys,
Mechanics, and lots of other things about
which we are in the dark up here
A number Of sinners went to church
Sunday afternoon and had the pleasure of
listening Co a good sermon.
Pretty good If you have to get your
iDtormation from a newspaper But
that's what it's for
That's about all I can see from the
Nail Keg.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
STOP THE ICE PLANT
FUND,

Miss Natal Sohenek, of Babylon
l.. L. four weeks ago started an
endless chair" of lettors to raise
money for the Ice Plant of the Red
Cross Society. 1t has grown be-
yond all proportions and she is now
receiving over four thousand letters
a day and the number is rapidly in
creasing.
In the Sun of last Sunday a long
article explains the overwhelming
situation and requests that the flood
of fletters be stopped
Parties here who have received
them win be interested in know
ing that this request has been made.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15

John Emery to Maggie Clifford,
dated June 4,53 acres Lehman CON
eideration 81.
Emma Wannacott and husband to
Jacob and Elizabeth Miller, dated
Dec. 18 97, lot 421 Matamoras con
sideration $500.
Alfred Freeman and wife to Ar
mold G. Hanson, dated April 2, '92
lot IL Blooming Grove consider
alton $40
G. II. Soy mour and wife to Chas.
II. Sampson, dated July 5, lot 41O
Matamoras consideration $500.
j. B. Westbrook, Treas., to VIM.
Penny dated June II, 1896, 35 acres,
Lackawaxon.
Emil Il. Riviere to Louisa NJ.
Rowe, dated Doc 81, 81, 100 acres
in Lackawaxen. Con. 81.
Louisa M. Rowe to Emma G..
Bratton, same land.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
a Double Wedding in Mat
annoras.

A double wedding took place at
half past six o'clock Sunday even
ing at Grace Church Rectory, in
which the officiating clergyman was
Rev Mr.. Symonds.
The contracting couples were
James A. Hornbeck, of Poughkeep-
sic, and Miss Edith M. Ayers, of
Montague, n. j., and Mr., Fred E.
Hornbeck, son of Mr. George Horn
beck, of Matamoras, and Katherine,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. zahu-
lecker, of Matamoras. The wit
nesses to the ceremony were: Miss
Hornbeck, Miss zahnlecker, and
Miss Symonds.
After the congratulations the
bridal couples repaired to the home
of Miss Zahnlecker, where a recep-
tion was rendered them, to which a
Rumber of friends were invited.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
TIE CITY aoARpERs

City guests are slow in coming
and the town does not present its
usual lively aspect for the season.
A number of reasons are assigned
for the scarcity of visitors, the most
plausible being, that on account of
the war scare the seaside resorts
put their prices very low to induce
custom, and now. all apprehendod
danger being over, the city people
are going there. However, the
prospect seems good for large
number during August, and we hope
the most sanguine expectations Of
our hotels will be realized.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
MATAMORAS,

The N. M & n. Y r r. co have dis
pensed with the services Of Mr. John Van
Akin, who has served them since the com
mencement Of the grading Mr. Van
Akin has proved himself an able and Ell
cient manager Of the gangs under his super
vision and the work entrusted to his care
has never caused the engineers to 90 back
over it, The expense of the construction
OF the road is too much was the reason
for the cutting down in the managing force
and while dispensing with his services in
the construction may leave things to an
inferior manager and double the expense
in one accident after the trains begin run
ming
Yes, our people were to see the soldier
boys and We were gratfled at the healthy
and strong looking regiment they were
We have a fcw OF our boys to the front and
naturally were interested in sort of a
brotherly affection for those who have
started on their long trip TO the far
| east.
Tho contract for repainting the school
/ house has not been given out although all
bids were 80 be in, and were in Tuesday
when lol and behold out came circular
Thursday from the board giving the speci
ilcations as to what had to be paiuted
Kind Of queer proceedings, but Pike Co ,
is not so slow
| st. Joseph's Sabbath School held their
annual picnic ON Tuesday at Raymonds
Kin Falls Golfers wagons conveyed
them to and from the Fails.
Stanley French has accepted position
with the drug firm of y r. Anderson &
Co, Of Port Jeryis, in the place Of Rock
well Heidenthal, resigned Stanley in
tends to become full-hodged pharma
cist.
Mr. Martin Heltcr's new cigar factory
and store on Milford road is completed
The front is an attractive store with the
cigar factory and shop in the rear, and
| living apartments up stairs. The latest
attraction is the handsome lettering on
the windows, which gives The place the
proper business appearance. The work
was done by sign painter Mackin
Master Frank W ehinger returned home
from Lackawaxen on Sunday from visit
with relatives and friends He was alb
sent about week
Miss S. Grace Steigerwald, of New
York City, is visiting her friend Miss
Frances Moon
Miss Ada Halpin and Miss Ada Crane
Of Matamoras gave an outing party on
Thursday to about thirty Of their young
friends at Buckley Grove, two miles from
datamoras, on the banks of the Delaware
The friends were conveyed to the Grove by
wagons. They were all assembled there
at 10 o'clock with their baskets well filed
with refreshments, and when the hour
came for dining everyone relished their
excellent dinner.
The day was spent in a very pleasant
manner Various games were INDUCED
IN Some enjoyed boat riding on the
water. Everyone had a pleasant time.
At five o'clock the merry party wended
their way homeward Many thanks are
rendered Miss Ada and Miss Edith for their
pleasant outing party.
Among the invited guests were the fol-
lowing from Brooklyn. Master Ohas.
Finch, Master Walter Finch and Master
sydney Ballard, all guests of Miss Ada
Halpin
KINGS DAUGHTERS PICNIC.
This Society connected with the Ep-
worth Church held picnic on Tuesday at
Pine Grove, sparrowbush, The Junior
Aid Society was invited to join them The
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-15
ALMER-MoMuRRAv.

A very pretty home wedding was
celebrated Thursday evening at the
residence of the brides father VIM.
Almer on Catharine Street when
his estimable daughter Grace was
united in marriage to Edward Nc
Murrey of this place, the officiating
Clergyman being Rev. W.R Neff of
the M. E. Church Only the i'm
mediate friends of the bride and
groom were present.