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Mohave County miner., 1898-07-09

KIP VAN TWINKLE MILLSTTE.
 Beginning at cor. No. 1. s. W. cor. iden- tical with cor. No. 2, N. W. cor. Abe In- coin Millsite. From cor. No. 1. of Rip Van Wrinkle Millsite. to cor. No. 1 of Rip Van Wrinkle Lode, bears s. A deg. 15 min. w. 32075 it.: thence N. 16 deg. 90 mn. W. 4es $ ft. to cor. No. 2. N. W. cor. Identical with cor. No. 1. S. W. cor. Of Lookout Millsite, his survey; thence N. 73 deg. 90 min. E., f66 it.. to cor. No. 3, N. E. cor. identical with cor. No. 4, s. F. cor. of Lookout cor. No. 1. s. w cor of squattum Millsites, this survey: thence s. IS deg. 30 min. E.. t6s D to cor. No. {. s. E. cor, identical with N W. cor of Monster. survey No. 1255 B.. and cor. No. 3, N. F. cor. of Abe Lincoln Mllsites. this survey: thence g. 73 deg. 90 min. w. 4ss.5 it., to cor. No. 1 and place of beginning Variation at all corners 1a deg. B min. E. Survey and location are identical.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

There was to have been Quoit pitching
tournament at Layton last Saturday for
''cash money" The parties failed to con-
meet for some reason; not enough sand per-
haps
The festival in the Hainesville church
last Thursday night for the benefit Of the
RID. Minister, was a complete success.
Although it rained in the afternoon it
cleared toward night and the managers by
energetic work were in readiness to take
in the handsome sum of s29 SO.
Mrs. Dora Van Etten was prostrated
with second attack OF hemorrhage of the
lungs one day last week. For short time
her life was dispaired Of, but her many
friends are gratiaed to learn that she is now
much better.
One of our popular constables has been
masquerading around with bogus war
rant and somebody's servant girl He is
not likely to do so any more and the birds
are likely to nest again before he hears
the last of his escapade.
There was a slight effort to get Shay Van
Ness indicted this Court, but it flzzled out
in its early stages, and nobody harmed
| Van Ness is running the Hainesville house
in good style and there is no reason for an
noying tho Grand Jury with any foolish
ness to the contrary
The tax rate in Sandyston this yea
| is $40. on thousand.
Samuel Black the infant son of jas. ant
Josie Black, died on Saturday, after
brief illness of Cholera Infantum. Inter
ment takes place to day (Monday) in tn
Hahn esvill Cemetary. H.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
MATAMORAS.

At the Epworth Church Sunday morn
ing the new pastor, Rev 7. G. Spencer
preached an excellent sermon on "The
Mission of the Church" In the evening
he talked on 1.-THE Sweets of Conquest"
after which he gave flute solo, accom-
panied on the organ, by Miss Edith Sny-
der, the church organist. A duet was sung
by Miss Lulu Billman and Alice Quick,
and the choir rendered some very pretty
selections.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Moore, of Jersey
City, are visi5ing Mrs. Moore's parents
Mr.. and Mrs H. Watts.
The schoolhouse flag in Matamoras was
flung to the breeze Monday morning. We
hope to see it up every day.
The Ladies Christian Union of Hope
church gave their annual harvest home
supper in Prescott's Hall on Tuesday
night. There was large attendance and
the hall was prettily decorated for the oc-
casion. Great skill was displayed. Every
thing in the vegetable line and fruit was
on exhibition. The supper was all that
could be desired, and the ice cream and
cake were delicious The choir rendered
some pretty selections Mrs. Speidel pre-
sided at the organ.
Several gentlemen of the church sang
some selections. The Rev. Mr.. Wiegand
G Martin, Mrs. w Speidel and John
Corwin, Frank Wilkin accompanied Mrs
Speidel with his violin.
| The evening was spent In a very pleasant
manner. The ladies are TO be congratulate
ed upon their fine supper. A. nice sun
was realized for the society.
| A party from this place left for Twir
Lakes on Monday, where they will CAM
for week or ten days The party in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Billman anC
son Fred, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wickhan
and others.
The Milford and Matamoras Railroa'
had an accident on Sunday. The engin
was drawing empty cars across the bridg
and had just got across when the cars raj
off the track. No damage was done, OWN
to the place where it occurred.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. J. Baker and tw
children. accompanied by Mrs L. )
Baker, Mr. Bakers aunt, all of Dover
N. J 81, who have been visiting Mrs Baker
parents for the past two weeks, Mr.. an
Mrs Halferty, returned to their home o
Wednesday.
Conductor John H. Sheen and daughte
May, of this place, returned home Satul
day from a two weeks visit in Bostor
where MT Sheen was attending reunio
of his regiment. S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
MONTAGUE.

MR. EDITOR; As we were busy last
week we could not write, and as every
one else is busy, there is not much to
write about.
object'to your calling us over here road
hogs. About all of them kind of critters
I've ever seen came from some other place.
Did those Port Jervis sports give you a
calf They'll strike snag over here some
time
There is going to be wedding over here
this week, but we are not invited
Well, Wild Bill has gone to Pike Co. to
live. Miss Swartwout having sold her
whole outfit to Mrs Morris Quinn.
There viii be a peach social at the resi-
dence of Jacob McCarty, Friday evening,
Sept. 2s. All are invited. AS two kinds
of peaches will be there, hope the PRESS
devil will come over. If stormy, next fair
evening.
Our farmers are busy plowlng, sowing,
cutting corn and buckwheat.
The cider crop is light, but some Of it
seems to be good already.
The communications of H. last week
made very interesting and instructive
reading. Give us more, brother.
The Brick House school opened with
20 scholars in attendance the first day.
Well, the old church is no more, but
soon new one will rise up, and then the
community will have house of worship
which. If it does not please every one, will
perhaps answer the purpose for which it Il
being built.
The Press reached us last week, which
goes to show that 1t is still alive and kick
ing. The editor is getting used to being
kicked little, but that only makes thing
lively, even on the NAIL KEG.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate of Edward Ferguson. deceased, in
the Orphans Court, Of the County of Pike.
The undersigned having been appointed
by the Orphans Gov Of the County of
Pike ito make dist 'bution OF moneys in
hands OF Administrator, among the par
ties entitled thereto and report the same
at the next Term" will attend to the
duties of said appointment at his Office
in the Borough OF Milford on the 14th day
Of September, A. D., 1898, att two O'Clock
in the afternoon, at which time and place
all persons Interested are requested TO at
tend and present their claims, or be for
ever debarred from coming in and upon
said fund ID. NJ. VAN AUKEN,
Milford, Pa. Aug "a, 1895 Auditor
4w.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR.

Wednesdays weather was just
about the right thing, neither too
hot or too cold, for the comfort of
the people. The Erie R. r. was caro-
ful not to overdo in the reduction
of fares, charging g0c, for return
ticket. The entrance to the fair,
which was SOC, last year was this
year reduced to 25c. The grounds
ire located some a miles from the
Erie depot, but the trolly line has a
branch running to the entrance of
the grounds. This is the 5sth an.
nual Fair of the county and is now
permanently located at Middletown,
which of course will not be so con-
venient for Pike Co. people. This
is children's day school children be-
ing admitted free In all there was
a very nrge attendance.
A prominent attraction on the
grounds was team of colts about
three months old being driven
around by their owner, Mr.. Stage,
of Unionville. 1t was reported that
one of them was not fully three
months old. In newspaper row,
The American Agriculturist shared
a tent with Middletown paper, in
which we were Hospitality entertain
ed by G. G. Bush, of Circleville,
Orange Co.. he representing til c
Agriculturist. The poultry exhibit
was very large, different varieties
of domestic fowls being the most
numerous. There were between
800 and 900 entries in the poultry
department. o. w. Wafer, of Mid
dletown was superintendent of this
dept He is one of the fair direct
Drs and is extensively engaged il
the poultry business. A curiosit,
in the poultry dept. was some do
nestle fowls called "Silkiers," til,
feathers of which appeared similar
to the down of young chickens
Mrs. S. A. V. Servin, owner of Val.
G ley Farm at Warwick, had on exhi-
bition Ii head Dutch Bslted cattle
e They were also at the N. Y. stat,
2 fair at Syracuse, and will be enter
' ID at the inter state fair to be he'll
1t Trenton, N. J. The Middletowr
' State hospital had a large and fin
is Exhibit of swine. But few sheeI
It we're shown at the fair. One Hols
U tein bull was to be seen, weighin.
!, about 1900, entered by a Middleton
party. Horse racing was held
the afternoon, A large number {
l. plates of apples were to be seen i
n the fruit department.. Among til
S. peaches were to be seen a monste
or two entered by Mr.. Bull, c
1t Blooming Grove. The w. G. T.
y had building on the ground
where parcels were checked Tw
Egyptian fortune tellers were G
~ hand and one mind reader WI
n claimed to read your past and fu
I'd ture. A negro company had a larg
m tent for holding a 10 cent shoy
Good order was maintained throug
ad out the grounds. The gath con
ne pany band was in attendance. Ba
en rels of ice water were on har
ng where the thirsty could drink
their hearts content and of cour
yo some got a "jag" on. w ago.
j. with pneumatic tires were exhibit,
er' by a Middletown firm. A yer
80 large squash was shown by w. I
ON Green. For 10and 15 cents an IL
itation crayon picture could be HI
ter by anyone, taken life size in abo
lr. two minutes. Co FARMER.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
Friday, October IA, A. D. 1898.

at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day,
the following real estate, viz: All those
certain lots or parcels of land situated in
the Township of LackawuXen, in the
County OF Pike and State of Pennsyl-
vania, the first tract surveyed on a war
rant granted to Lewis Wolf, containing
three hundred and eighty-seven acres and
fifteen pcrches, more or less, and nam
bered on the Commissioners books, sixty
four. The second tract all that parcel of
land immediately adjoining the above. be-
ing part of u larger tract surveyed on
warrant granted to Thomas Martin Be
ginning at Il certain cOrner of said Martin
and said Lewis Wolf tracts, which corner
Is north 10 degrees east 149 rods distance
from the northwesterly line Of the Meha-
la Battn tract, thence north 10 degrees
east 14S rods tothe Delaware River; thence
along the said lands to lands OF r II.
Lord and the said LOWS Wolfe tract to the
place ofbeginning, containing fifty acres,
more orless, excepting thereout the right
of way conveyed to the New York and
Erie Railroad Company, two acres sold to
the Catholic Church. lot 5DYlC) sold 80
John Smith, lot 100 feet square sold to
John w. Greening, lot 100 feet square sold
to Patrick Harrington, about eleven acres
sold to a. Sawyer, about 10 acres sold to
A. Hanback,, about 3 acres sold to w.
Henderson, about Z acre sold to Ed. Ea-
wart, about = acre sold to Herman Kama
per, about e acre snld To NJ. Shields, about
u acre sold to NJ Tague, about Z acres
sold to Susan Dewitt, about = acre sold
to Thomas Finan, about y acre sold to NJ.
Amstalden, about 4 acre sold to Patrick
| Devine, about x acre sold to Henry Asher
lot 50X1C sold by L. B. Dimmick to John
| Smith, about acres sold to George CrOn,
about acres sold to John HILL about z
acres sold to w H, Holbert, also lot 152X
200 sold to Sarah f. Williamson, alsc
about 4 acre for schoolhouse, also lot 75X
100 sold to 5 V King, lot 50X1CJ sold to E
Van Benscoten. All the above land being
the same premises conveyed by Edward
Buck and wife to John Doerr, deed recorded
in Deed Book No. 46, page lis.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

NOTICE. Notice is hereby
given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association IN
fackawaxen township, Pike county, "a
for the purpose of hunting and hshlng, Oh
any other purpose is strictly Iorpluuon uii
der penalty of the law. -
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. 20, 1895. fresiuenU'
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
A Summer Secret

that everyone does not un-
derstand is how to dress COM
fortably and handsomely at
the same time. If you ex-
anime our up-to-date stock
of clothing you will find that
we have selected the coolest
and most elegant frabrics for
the summer, and we have
them in all the leading styles
at prices that will surprise
you.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

NOTICE-All hunting, fishing or other
trespassing on the premises OF the under
signed, in Dingman Township, on Ray
mondskill aud Dwarfskill Creeks, Is for
binden under penalty Of the law.
CHAs. J. BOILEAU,
Dingman Twp, N. BOILEAU,
May n, 1898. JOSEPH II -BOILEAU.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

TOR SALE. A small farm located near
4 Matamoras, known as the Hensel OF
Reinhardt place, containing q acres;
Finely located, well watered. House ana
harm. Fruit of all kinds. Part improved.
Title Title clear. For terms, price, etc, address
Lock box 6 Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

urRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
given that tiespassing on the premises
occupied by the undersigned In Dingman
township, known as the Buchanan farm
for hunting, fishing, berrying OF any oonoi ll.,
nnrnose whatever Is forbidden under pen
Rltv of the law. Any person or persons
tiisobevinQ this notice will be dealt VIII
in the seyerest lawful manner.
GEORGE II. MCCARTY,
July 1, 1897. Lessee
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

URESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing upon the souIn- w.
own baif Of the tract of land known as the
William Denny, No. 3d. n Shohola town
shin. for hunting, fishing, or, any other
purpose, also trespassing on Sawkiil pond
tn Dinginan township, or, fishing in II Is
forbidden under penalty of the law
NJ. CLEILAND MILNoR,
Anr154m Attorney for owner
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

nREsPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
given that trespassing on the premises
of the undersigned, situated in DIngmaln
township, for any purpose whatever, Is Is
strictly forbidden, and all offenders VIII DC
promptly prosecuted. IRA d. OAsE'
Oct. "a, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
CORRESPONDENCE

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, 1898-09-23
EXECUTORS SALE
Valuable Real Estate and
Personal Property.

The undersigned will sell at Public
Sale on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1898,
at 9 o'clock P NJ, at the late home Of
John Wandel deceased, in Westfall town
ship, Pike County, on the hill one mile
back of MatamOras n fine farm of forty
acres, and l10 perches. The farm is splen-
didly located, both for farming and as IL
country residence for boarding city board
ers. There is a good dwelling house, barn
and other outbuildings The view from
the farm is one of the grandest in the
State.
Also at the same time the following per.
sonal property: Lot Household Goods,
three COWS, hay fork, feather bed, two old
wagons, wind mill, plow, wheelbarrow,
and other articles.
Terms for personal property, cash. for
real estate, 1910 down; balance in 3 months
when deed will be given
FRED w. WANDEL
Sept. 81, '9S. Executor, etc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

The Bluff House closed last Fri
day, after a very successful season.
It is said that an addition will be
built between the two buildings be-
fore another season opens.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of a writ Of Fieri Facias
issued out Of the Court of Common Pleas
of Pike County, to me directed will ex-
pose to public sale by vendue or outcry, at
the Sheriff's Office in the Borough of Mil
ford on
Friday, October IA. A, D. 1893,
at2P NJ, all that certain town lot of
land situated in the village Of Matamoras,
township of Westfall, in the County Of
Pike and State of Pennsylvania, known
and designated on Wehinger's addition to
said village, as lot number eighteen 1S)
lying and frontin0 ON the southerly side OF
Washington street, said lot being fifty feet
in front and one hundred feet In depth
being the same lot inter ALA which Fred
erick Wehinger and wife by deed dated
Goth October, 1892, recorded in deed book
As, page 553, sold and conveyed to Joseph
NJ. Back and then sold by Joseph NJ Back
to Henry Van Horn, as recorded in deed
book 90, page 6l7.
improvements.
A good frame dwelling and outbuild-
ings.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property Of Henry Van Horn, and will be
sold by me for cash.
H. /. COURTRIGHT,
Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Milford, Pa,
Sept 21, 1898.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
.DE DayId Kennedys
EdYOFite Remedy
CURES All KIDNEY STOMACH -
AND NNER TROuBLESs

No-ro-Bao for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
aen strong, blood pure. Doc, u. All druggists
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
Washington Hotels.
RIGGS HOUSE

The hotel par excellence OF the capital,
located within one block Of the White
House and directly opposite the Treasury
Finest table in the city.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of an alias writ Of Feri Facias
issued out of the Court Of Common Pleas
OF Pike CIunty, to me directed, l will ex-
pose to public sale by veudue or Outcry, at
the Sheriff's Office in the Borough of Mil
ford ON
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
Improvements.

A large hotel building, six dwelling
honses, store house, large barn and shed,
shed dancing pavilion. About 10 acres of
improved land, balance wood and timber
land, also stone quarries; property situa-
ted at Lqckawaxen, near Erie depot, and
is good hotel stand.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of John Doerr and will be sold
by me for cash.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23
WILLARD'S HOTEL.

A famous hotelry, remarkable for its
historical associations and long-sustained
popularity. Recently renovated, repainted
and partially refurnished.
NATIONAL HOTEL.
A landmark among the hotels Of Wash
ington, patronizcd in former years by
presidents and high officials. Always u
prime favOrte. Recently remodeled and
rendered better than ever. Opp. Pa. r.
These hotels are the principal political
rendezvous of the capital at all times.
They are the best stopping places at rea-
sonable rates.
o. G. STAPLES. Proprietor.
@. DEWITT, Man eyer.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-09-23

sheriff's Office, Milford, Pa,
Sept 2l, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-15
pTRSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Eichm ond's CIT
Lcns and Other Matten,.

Rev James T.. Smith. p. d. VII preach
al the Soldiers Home Chape sunday
evening at Il. NJ.
Mr.. Willard Rubin. of philadelphia. IS
visiting his sister. Mrs. /. Lovenstein,
No ioe cast clay street.
The revival meetings being conducted
this week AT the Fulton Baptist church
are proving OF great interest 10 the peo-
pie
Very inter sting services are being
neld nightly al the uuis- Go spell Mission.
No. ?. corner Of Twenty-firsJ and Frank
lin streets. conducted by Rev. Mr. Sewah
an old-fasmOned revivalist. and assisted
by Rev. j. r. Mastin.
Second Coming OF Our Lord and
Church Unity" In response TO general
request the ordained evangelist Will deliv-
or another lecture on this subject in Lee
Camp Han Sunday, January 18th, at
$50 =. "
CAPTAIN r. W. Cunningham and Mr..
Charles W. Hunter. Jr.. will sing to-
morrow night AT the Lee me mortal ser
vice 10 be held az The Broad street Meth
cdlst church al s o'clock.
Mr. y. a McGihn. night Waterman
NJ the City Hall. who was so badly hurt
= few days ago by falling from ladder,
has sufficiently recovered 70 get out and
will be on. duty tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-15

ALTON. VA. January H.-Speciel--
Everyone who has an acre Of gro ~ ~
setting out apple trees. The varieties
mostly planted are red. both eail/ ana
winter. cheese and winesaD.
Mr. and Mr. McGregor' VINO "eiS,
thrown from their carriage 9nd 'nJul "a
on the rocks are slowly convllesclns.
Mrs. McGregors wrist was broken
Miss Helen Hays returned 20 Eer duties
with the Press Association I'm Washing
ton last Monday and Will not return 10
Chestnut Ridge until Congress adlourns.
Two Mormon elders and one Mormon
female neophyte are tramping the county
toward the Mormon settlement lower
down the valley. They are planning Tor a
Mormon camp next summer, so II Is SAID.
Camping sites are looking up An agent
is here 10 secure ground for Spiritulist
camp in the Blue Ridge, either on the
Nelson or Augusta side Of the noun
tains.
The sassafras mills OF Dawson Co.
at Critters Shop. are doing well and
giving helpuful revenue to the laboring
people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-15
DANCE M HOTEL.
The Madison, the scene of pehsh''"i
Social Event Last Night

The Madison, the Scene OF pe"sn''"'
Social Event Last Night
Among the seasons charming social
doings. success has crowned none brighter
nor higher than it did the very pleasant
dancing function which. last evening" IN
the smooth foored dining room oil the
Madison Hotel, inaugurated It's lncoIpord-
ton as a company.
Ii was a success that exceeded every
anticipation, and u WAS excellence III
every detail.
The attendance was gratifying In point
of size and selectncss and naugnt out en-
joyment in huge proportions marked the
evening. The orchestra was competent
and evidently imbued with the lively spir-
il of the occasion. for their selections
were Of d superb order and the dancing
waxed i'm charm, accordingly.
Chef Eugene Rosseau, had his innings
shortly after midnight and his produc-
ton in the way of supper may happily
bee termed an effort" The fare included
every seasonable delicacy and enhanced
the delight i'm great ratio.
chief among the evenings features was
the intricate dancing OF two bewitching
little maidens. Misses Oracle Woods and
Inez Clarkson. whose grace In motion
wrung rounds OF applause from the inter-
csted spectators.
The following We're present:
Mcsdamcs. G. Edward Johnson. +. Rec
ser. George Bishop. Y. W. Porter. Cora
Sizer. Norman Woods, L. y. Council,
Maggie TraylOr.
Misses Edna and Fannie Nuckols, Daisy
Hancock. Lily Houston. Kate Heath. Kate
Chernaut. Inez Clarkson, Grace Woods.
Bessie Allen, Tilly Derrogan, Alice 10y
all
Drs. Uriah Hartman. W. 4. Hammer.
Il. b. Barrow. T.. c. Cobb b. h. Henry.
Paul Wood. John Hardy, j. II. Price, +.
II Claud. J. G. Hall.
Messrs. r. G. Payne J. =. Mullan. G.
H. Mcclure George Bishop, Fred Har-
rison. Frank Mountcastle. G. r. Clenden-
ing. d. VI. Hill. W. r.. Patterson. r. r.
Smithers J. c. Conlon. r. c. Cox. J. =.
Donald. j. +. MacFarand. j. Bauckley.
y. Z. Woods.