Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-12

mile of their home The little girl was
within foot of the snake before discov-
ering it, but was true grit and assisted i'm
the killing. The snake bore five rattles
It is reported that w ID. Price, of
Branchville, will give s25 and raise enough
to make 1t an even 500 for the Frankford
end Of the old turnpike, If the Township
Committee will appropriate like amount
for that purpose The Committee should
not stand on the order of their acceptance
of this generous offer as the mountain
road is In horrid condit II deserves
mention right here that the Price Bros.
are noted for their public spirit and will
be found in every movement for the i'm
proyement of the roads, would that there
was more men just like them
"Cal." Owens and wife, of Newark,
are enjoying their summer vacation at the
home of hi s parents and getting a good
healthy color by assisting at the farm
work.
Abram Johnson of Bevans, who was
severely injured by falling from load OF
hay, is improving and we hope will now
make rapid recovery.
The first brood of young quail are few
in number by reason of the extreme wet
spring, but the later broods are fine
Woodcock young were drowned out too,
and as to partridge have not been able
TO look for them sufficiently to render any
opinion as to whether their young have
withstood the wet of early spring or not
Rabbit are certainly plenty and as thu
nut crop promises well squirrels will prob
ably be numerous.
The shower on Wednesday night Of las
week combined about the greatest fall o
water and amount of electrical disturbance
Of any shower of the SEASON.. The hill
/ on the road across the mountain ar
washed down to the gravel aud hard pan
and repairs will now be absolutely neces
sary.
r. Fl. Everitt was suddenly taken II
last Thursday while sitting on the HotC
porch in the village, and was assiste
home by Mr.. Montross He is receivin
medical attention from DR. Hughes, an
though his condition is considered serious
his friends hope for his ultimate recover,
On a trip to Port Jervis last week W
had the pleasure of meeting the versati
and excellent Montague correspondent
j. Henry Ludwig, and receiving from hii
a resume of the inception and progress
graveling roads in shat township
which work he has taken prominel
| II 4 nA tfe
of superior wearing quality, and becom
firm very quickly. 1t is a pleasure
drive on IT, and the only objection is i
, uarrowness, which is easily remedit
when the next application is made. 1t
7 grand, good work.
o The Board of Education met at Il
= Hainesville school house on Satuidn.
A committee was appointed to inspe
every school house in company with Il
i resident trustee, and see what repairs al
needed, get the lumber therefor in ol
load, aud employ Charles Grau to pl
. them all in shape at once. The coal wi
y be boaght by the car, and the hauling
= to the lowest responsible bidder. 1t WI
; also decided to put patent seats in Il
I Hainesville school house. Taken altoget
{ er it was one of the most business Iii
. meetings the Board has ever held.
At the sale of privileges of the Farmer
Mechanics, and Tradesmens Picnic
Saturday, fair prices were realized. 81
was the total of the sale with IA few min
@ privileges yet unsold at this writing.
n During the heavy shower of last wee
lightning played serious pranks wi
the Sussex Co IS phones, and it is repol
. ed that the funny stuff" cavoted aroul
= in the switchboard of the Newton cent?
= mt great rate 1t is safe to say that t
electrical expert swored few, and perh a
some ofits patrons did likewise.
On Friday evening last, to Mr.. and NJ
George Stoll of Walpaok, their first boz
Il a fine baby girl. Tho fond parents q
justly proud and both doing we'll.
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