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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10
Missouri Pacific Excursion List

Topeka.-On sale May IS to Is; limit
ed to the 18th. Fare, So. 80.
Lincoln, Neb.-On sale May % to p;
limited to June 80, by deposit. Fare,
81. 90.
SanFrancisco, Cal Or sale July g to
10, inclusive; limited to Aug. 81. Fare,
$45. X. G. Wing. Agent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10

Hiram Cronk, the last male pension
err of the war of 1872, still lives and
draws his pension in the town OF Ava,
nine miles from Boonville, Oneida
county. New York. He was born in
Frankfort. Herkimer county, N. Y.
April 20. 1900, and in September. 1914
he enlisted in what was then called
the mass militia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10

Aaron d. Weld of Boston is practi-
early the sole owner of Ludlow. Mass.
q town of 5000 inhabitants. Mr.. Weld
is president of the Ludlow Manufac-
turing Company. a concern which fur
nishes employment TO nearly all the
11aborers and which pays nine-tenths OF
all the taxes collected in the town.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10
ZObO Entertainment.

A musical entertainment will he giver
by the Zobo Band, at the Auditorium
May 10th, for the benefit of the Chris
tan Endeavor society. The program
will be highly entertaining, and if YOU
want to have hearty laugh and enjoy
a pleasant evening, come.
Admission: children, 10 cents; adults
25 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10

AIarss Booklet - tbs kafvsIsss Irsatssst FREE.
lcTuNl Here lisa patient Nc0v0uc
Az IJNlh. suffering with VluyUuS
Asthma, head and lungs stop. and all Chronic
ped up, Wheeling. ratilipg ana diseases cured at
coughing day and night, can the low rate OF
not lie down, sits In a chair to $500 per month.
sleep. Has more trouble IN Consultation, ex.
damp weather or HAY-FRvER animation . d
increases his suffering. He Is home treatment
unfit for work Of any kind. symptom blanks
In this condition for 26years free whether you
DIR. Branainnn cured me. take treatment
W. II. CARPENTER, or not.
171i Euclid Ave, K. c., Mo. Write to-day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10

The Progressive Thought, of Olathe
Kas.. is promulgating gigantic new
enterprise which is designed to provide
homes and employment, good roads and
transportation for all the people who
participate; even the poorest. Send for
sample copy, and get the goth Century
colony news.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10
SANTA FEE TIME CARD.

Ncs. 2O1 and 2O2 carry free reclining
shair cars No. POI makes close connec-
tion at Chanute carrying free reclining
chairs tor Pitsburg, and at Chcrryvale
for Coifeyvillc.
No. 2O2 makes connection at Ottawa
with the fast mail for Emporia, Newton,
Hutchinson and all points west, and at
the union depot, Kansas City, for all
points north, east and west.
No. 2O3 runs through to Panhandle,
Texas, and makes connections at VIM
field for Newkirk, Guthrie, Oklahoma
City and all points in Oklahoma and
Texas
No. 2O4 makes connection at Kansas
City union depot for all points.
c. S. COLEMAN. Agent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-10

The Hest PeFScFlPttOn Tor M
lar1a
Chiils and Fever is a bottle OF GROVES
TAsrEI,Ess CHILL TONIC. 1t Is simply iron
and Qulnine in tasteless form. No cure--no
pay. Price soc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
IuLIus sCHARFF.

Mr. Scharff an old resident of
Mast Hope, in Lackawaxen town
ship, died at his home last Monday
morning of heart trouble, after an
illness of some weeks
He was born in Saxony, Germany,
April Is, 1928, and after ssrvice in
the army, came to this country
For some forty years he has been a
resident of this county at the place
where he died. He was of a social
disposition and made many friends.
He conducted the business of mer-
chandizing, dealing III blue stonu
and for several years kept a Hotel
and nmassed comforta ble fortune.
He was a member in good standing
of Milford Lodge, No. 34i, f. & A
M. He was twice married his first
wife dying in 1855 and his sec tond
in 1896. Three daughters, Carrie
E., wife of D, G. Hughes, and
Amelia, wife of Edward Tigue, OF
Mast Hope, and Mary Joanna, wife
of Peter Ruffer, of Jersey City, sur.
we.
The funeral, conducted by Rev. Il
G. Wasmund, of the Port Jervis
Lutheran church, which denomina.
tion the deceased belonged, was held
yesterday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
Real Estate Transfers.

Louis A. Rudolph to Apollonia
Rudolph, undivided right, title and
interest in lots 1884, Broad Street,
Milford, Pa, con. 81.
Jacob c. Schorr and wife to Sarah
f. White, lots on George St., Mil
ford Boro., No. $50, 234, 223 and 2O6,
consideration 81 $50.
Joseph Bensley and wife to J. Ed
win Nyce, SO acres, Lehman, con-
sideration 500.
James NJ. Bensley and wife to J.
Ed. Nyce. 1877 acres, Lehman, con-
sideration 81 ,24O.
George b. Van Auken and wife to
George G. Picot and Camilla, his
wife, , acres 81 perches, land in Del
aware, near NJ. f. church, con. 5000.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
OBITUARY
JOHN PERcIvAL.

abAAAN n A-ANs'A Y Al
Mr.. John Perclval, amuch respect
ed citizen and for many years a resi-
dent Of Matamaras, Pa. died at his
home in that place at eight o'clock
Monday morning of heart disease
alter an illness of several weeks. He
was aged 81 years, months and %
days.
Mr.. Percival was born in England
and came to America in 1869 and
settled at Milford, Pa, where he
was employed in Sherman's iannery.
One year later he came to Matamor-
as and was one of the pioneer resi-
dents of that town He was EN-
ploYed from that time until his
death in Port Jervis in the hardware
and boundary establishment now
known as the Gordon, Malven Co.
His long and efficient services were
much appreciated by his employers,
who held him in the highest esteem.
He was a good citizen and a kind
friend and neighbor. He belonged
to no societies but was an attendant
and supporter of the Episcopal
church.
Mr. Percival was twice married,
first to Lena Waters in 1859 who
died in 1875 and was buried at Mil
ford. His second wife was Jane
Decker, of Hugenot, whom he mar
ried in 1870 who survives him with
the following children Frank will
the Union William S. James b
and Sophie, wife of Geo Strait al
Matamoras and Alice Jane, widow
of the late Philip G.. Triniman, OF
Passalc, N. J. The deceased alsc
leaves several brothers aud sisters
residing in England
The funeral took place from
the late home at 10 o'clock Thurs
day morning and at 10 80 from Hope
church, Matamoras, Rev. U. Sy.
monds, of Grace Episcopal church
officiating. Interment in Milford
cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
AN EXCELLENT CITIZEN GONE
Lanc.lo, w Arm trong Passed Away
Early Thurs ay Morning

AatAANt ~ " 49, ~ N- ~ > -
Early Thurs ay Morning
After an illress extending over
several mouths lifes fitful dream is
over and Mr. Armstrong one Of our
hest known aud most respected citi-
zens went to his long rest at an early
hour yesterday morning He was
descended from an old family in
Ireland which traces its history back
several hundred years to powerful
elan in the Lnwmnds Of Scotland
His father was William Armstrong
who in 1888 married Elizabeth Gra
ham and the same dav set sail from
Ireland for this country aud located
in Milford. Here. October o. 1885,
Mr. Armstrong was born aud resid-
ed until 1917 when he went to New
York. He was employed vnrou~ly
for several years finally learning the
trade of mason.
In 1858 he became partner with a
Mr. Hunt which continued until
1860 when it was dissolved and hr
vas alone in business until 1885
when the partnership Of Moran and
Armstrong was formed which con
tihued many wears.
The firm was eminently success
ful and erected many of the largest
and finest buildings in the cit,
among them being the New York
Produce Exchange St Bartholomew
church and the New York Life In
surnuce building. Mr.. Armstrong
lmassed considerable fortune ,nd
being greatly attached to his BIRTH
place several years ago erected on
of the largest nd handsomest build
iugs in this town rs a place in which
to spend his summers with his fnm-
lily and enjoy a well earned retire
ment.
But an over ruling hand decreed
otherwise and just as life OF COM
fort opened up the dark shadow OF
sickness crossed his pathway and he
rapidlv declined. He was an active,
energetic man, full of activity. life
and good spirits until comparative
ly recent period when illness came
In his family he was an exceedingly
kind and affectionate husband and
father placing the comfort and hap
piness of his household before all
else In business he was courteous.
upright and honorable and in the
village held the esteem of all for his
public spirit and desire to CRAFTY
aud please his neighbors and friends.
The loss of such a man Is great
deprivation to any community and
he will be sincerely mourned.
September II, 1863, he married in
New York. Mary Ana Sluza who,
with the following named children
survive. him Mary E wife Of Fred
erick B. Wilson, of New York Ell
ward L., of Galveston, Texas Carrie
William. Lancelot w, Mabel and
George w. He is also survived by
brother Thomas, of Milford, and
three sisters Sarah, wife OF Joseph
Parcell, of New York, MAY, ana
Wilhelmina. wife Of P. F. Steele, OF
Milford township
The funeral will be held to-mor
row, Saturday, at 30 clock p. IN. al
the house.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
NO. 16.
THE RAMBlERs plcKlNes.

It still makes ice.
Maud Dewitt, Of Port Jervis, was
in town Sunday.
Glad to see Harry Dewitt back
again.
Mike Callahan is with us again
completely cured.
Mrs. George Picot, Of Madison, N.
j., was in town Monday on business.
No casualties are reported result
ing from the Mems supper last Fri
day.
Warren c. Hursh, Of Layton, call
ed on friends here last Saturday.
So Carnegie is going to build
library for Port Jervis. Why won't
the good man remember Milford?
If a man does not pay his taxes in
New Jersey he has his name adver-
tised in the county papers free of
charge
Warren Chol wears broad smile.
1t is a girl.
If any one wishes to see a fine lot
of logs they should visit Dark
swamp where Van Etten Bros. are
at work.
How bright our streets lamps
shine those moonlight nights.
The chinese laundary will soon be
an established fact in town. The
heathen chinee was around here this
week to open up his new enterprise,
One of our overseers of the poor
has the interests of the taxpayers in
his mind. He believes in trying to
economic in a certain quarter. But
can he do it?
Frank Fletcher has purchased the
gasoline engine of Metz Bros. re-
Gently used to pump water out of
their deep we'll. AS the latter use
town water now the engine is of no
use to them.
Albert Helms after three weeks
tussle with la grippe is on duty
again.
Fred Davis has left DR.. Kenworth.
ey and is how employed at "Villa
Seitz. "
Noses DIETRICH is spending this
week in Passaic and New York.
Moses is engaged IN the Real Estate
business
Charles Shanno has so far recov
cred as to be able to leave his room.
Poor Mamma Nation has met with
a temporary Waterloo. It appears
there is some law to stop wilful de-
struotion Of property even in Kan
sas.
Tobias Nelson's team INDUCED in
u little free for all race early Tues
day morning. The colts got frac
tious and one of them sent his heels
over the tongue causing a tangle.
No serious damage was done outside
of some injuries to one of the horses.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
The Hatehet Society.

The supper given by theSociety last
Friday evening in the basement of
the Presbyterian church demonstrate
ed by the attendance that interest in
this annual affair has not abated.
The menu, prepared under the direc-
tion of Mr.. Nelson, was in all respects
excellent in quality, sufficient in
quantity and with the aid of willing
and alert attendants admirably
served. The total receipts were$1 3.60
expenses S32. SO, leaving a balance in
the treasury of SSO.62, which sum
will be devoted toward putting a
slate roof on the parsonage. At a
meeting held Monday evening officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows:
President-TObias Nelson.
Vice President. II. Van Etten.
VIM. T. Struble.
Secretary--Frank b. Thrall.
Reserve an appetite for Feb. %,
1902, when the third annual supper
will be given.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
A Cement Boom

One of our exchanges says the
Ellison Cement Works, still in course
of construction in the vicinity of
Stewartsville, n. j., which promises
to be the largest cement plant in the
United States, has started building
boom at that old country town. Or.
Philip F. Fulmer, of Dingman's
Ferry, Pa, who has owned a large
tract of land on the main street in
town for a long time, has now placed
it on the market after dividing itin-
to ITO building lots and already 20
have been purchased and seven
dwellings are in course of construc-
tion. The purchasers are mostly
married men from Philadelphia, -
Belvldere Apollo.
Stewartsville is Or. Fulmers native
town.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
AN OLD ACADEMY BURNED.

Early last Sunday morning the
building known as the Academy,
near Dingmans, in Delwnre township,
caught fire in some unknown man
ner, but it is supposed from a dtfec-
tive flue, and was burned.
1t was built in 1916 and though
several times reinodeled retained, in
general, its original shape. 1t is said
that the late Hon. Daniel w. Ding
man, for several years an Associate
Judge, and Who was a prominent man
in the county in his day, had the op-
portunity, when the county was about
to be erected, of selecting between
a court house and an Academy and
believing that the latter would be Of
more benefit to the town elected to
have the Academy, and from this
circumstance the hamlet has been
known as Dingman's Choice. For
many years the building was used
for church purposes and a town hall
as well as for a school. 1t was an
old land mark and one of the few
buildings which yet remained sub
stantially as built. Judge Dingman
in 1918 decided one and a half acres
of land to trustees for the building,
the boundaries beginning at large
cedar, which yet stands on the oppos-
ite side of the road. There was an
insurance of 81, 100 on the building
and contents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
Had 70 Conquer OF Die.

II was just about gone, writes
Mrs. Rosa Richardson, Of Laure
Springs, n. c., Il had Consumption
80 bad that the Oest doctors said /
could not live more than a month.
but / began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured by
seven bottles and am now stout and
we'll. It's an unrivaled life-saver
in Consumption, Pneumonia, Grippe
and Bronchitis; infallible for Coughs,
Colds, Asthma. Hay Fever, Group or
WhOOping Cough. Guaranteed bot
ties SOC and 81. Trial bottles free
at ali drug stores,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
A Hose Suit.

George Wheeler, who has visiting
in town recently, won quite an inn
portant suit a few days ago in the
New York State courts. Some two
years ago he was the owner of a val
liable horse which he let out to a
man named Carroll to work on the
track for him. Carroll becoming in
volved sold the horse hut learning that
Wheeler had knowlege Of the fact re-
gained possession Wheeler then
brought replevin, bond was given
by Carroll to retain possession, who
claimed that he had bought the horse
of Wheeler, and the suit was really
to recover the value Of the horse.
The jury gave Wheeler a verdict for
81 400 with cost.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
The Fditoriai ..wen Defined.

Someone has explained the signii-
cance Of the editorial tive" It may
have a variety Of meanings. For
example, when you read, 1--WE ex-
pect our wife home to-day, 1--WE"
refers to the editor. 1--WE arc lit
tie late with our work" includes the
whole Of the force, even the devil
and the towel in 1--WE received over
100, 900 emigrants last year" embra-
ces the nation but 1--WE have hog
cholera in our midst" means that
the man who takes our paper and
does not pay for it is ill.-Iowa EX-
change.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
MISS NORA STEELE.

Nora, daughter of the late Elias
l.. Steele, of Dingman township,
died at the home Of her mother Mrs.
Rachel Emery ,.near B B3emerville, n.
J. ,at II O'Clock Sunday of heart
failure.
The remains were buried in the
Delaware cemetery. Dingman S,
Pa, Tuesday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
Widening the Roads.

If our Supervisors, along the river
road in particular, would use the road
machines and widen out the road to
the legal width, 33 feet, the highways
would be greatly improved both for
wheels and carriages. This work
will no doubt become a necessity in
the near future as automobiles be-
come more used. In many places
now there is barely room to pass, and
there are short turns with overhang-
ing bushes which prevent seeing
ahead. The noiseiess character Of
the Autos will compel a widening
and clearing of distractions which
shut off vision in order to make the
roads safe for vehicles. Better be-
gin the work this spring SO that it
may be gradually accomplished, and
not wait until it is all forced at one
season.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
Unclaimed Letters

List of unclaimed letters remaui
ing the post uiice at Milford foI
week ending March 2 1901
Ladies-Miss Eva Beck.
Gentlemen-Station Agent.
Persons claiming the above VII
please say Advertised and Civ,
daoe of this list
CHARLES LATTMoRE, p M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
W II Boom bis Business.

S. Laval, a merchant, of Dallas.
Tex, writes Il thought 1 wOu d
have to give mp business, after two
years of suffering from general debil-
ity brought on by overwork and long
hours, but four bottles of Electric
Bitters gave me new life. can eat
anything, sleep we'll and feel like
working all the time It's the {. est
medicine on earch It's a wonder
ful tonic and health builder for tired.
weak. sickly and rundown people.
Try it. Satisfaction guaranteed. On
iy SOC at ali drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

Senator Morgan stirred up some
bad blood in his efforts to get the
Nicaragua Canal bill before the
Senate, by chargirg g the Republicans
with trucking to Great Britain, be-
cause they had decided that it would
not be courteous TO act upon the bill
while the Hay. Pauncefote treaty
was unacted upon by GIeat Britain.
Senator Spooner reminded HIM that
IL was the Senate that made the
delay by amending the Hay Pauuce-
fote treaty. and that the Senate
could not pass the Canal bill while
its own amendments were being
considered by Great Britain, with
out breach of international cour-
tosy and decency.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
Workinp ovartime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by
those iireless. little wOrkers-Dr,
Kings New Life Pills. Millions are
always at work, night and day, Cur
ing Indigestion, Biliousness, Consti-
patton. Sick Headache and all Stoln-
aeh. Liver and Bowel troubles Easy
pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c az all
drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

The undersigned has opened o.
lmndry un Centre Square Milford
Pm IN the store lOom formerly nc-
cupied hy Geo Dauman, and viii dn
sil kinas Of 1esk pertaining 90 che
business with prompiness and in Il
neat careful manner. A share of
the public patronage is respectfully
solicited john l. 5OURLAY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

Help is needed at once when per-
son s life is in danger A neglected
cough or cold may soon become SER
ious and should be stopped at once.
One minute cough cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst cas-
es of Group, bronchitis, grippe and
other throat and lung troubles,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
sampsons AristoereeY.

Admiral Simpson has drawn IA
fire OF criticism hecause of "a letter
he wrote TO Secretary OF the Navy,
Long, regarding the application OF
Gunner Morgan orpromonon. Thu
Admiral seems to want only silk
stockinged, kid gloved gentlemen
promoted lest the aristocracy in The
Navy should he contaminated. or as
he puts it for fear those who have
net proper breeding and culture to
beft them for dress parade may OBJ
tain rank. That at least is the sub
stance of his objection Morgan l.
brave man but Sampson thinks il
would be bad precedent To allow
men from the lower ranks TO be pro-
NOTED.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01
TIE WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON. d. c. FEB. 95, 1901
President Mckinley doesn't pnr-
tieularly favor the idea OF having
Congress lay down conditiors for
the acceptanc of the Constitutional
Convention Of Cuba, in advance of
the action of that convention, which
is now considering a supplementary
declaration, setting forth the relat
ions that shall exist between Cuba
and the q. s., although he is not
opposing the attempt that is now be-
ing made in that direction with the
hope Of escaping an extra session Of
Congress. The Presidents present
plan is to take no action on the Gu
ban Constitution, which General
Wood has been instructed not to
officially forward to Washington.
until the Convention has acted upon
the supplementary declaration it is
now considerint AS soon as that
shall have heen made, it and the
Constitution will be forwarded TO
Washington and President McKin-
lev will issue a call for an extra ses-
sion Of Congress to consider them.
provided. Of course. that the action
of this Congress has not made one
unnecessary. The House has every
thing in good shape for the last
week of the session, but only legis-
lative experts can untangle the mix
ture in the Senate. Fortunately,
many of the Senator'S are legislative
experts, and wher they say that AL
of the appropriation bills, with the
possible exception of the River and
Harbor bill, will get through, the
layman must perforce take their
word for it and watch and see.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

President Mckinley has issued a
proclamation calling the Senate in
extra session, March 4. at 12 o'clock
moon. This is always done in in
auguration years. the Senate being
called together to act upon execut-
i've nominations, and has nothing
whatever to do with the contemp-
lated extra session of Congress.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

Theme effective little liver pills
made arc d. Wits little early risers.
They never gips.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

In cannot be denied that there are
great many wide-awnke office
seekers in this country Within
twenty-four hours of the publication
Of the death of Mr.. Rounseville
Wildman, who was U. S Consul at
Hong Kong, and his family. through
the sinking Of the steamship Rio de
Janerio, outside of the Golden Gate,
no less than seven applications for
his place had been fled at the De
partment Of the State.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

Oil elott and linoleums at W. &
g Miichells. If
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

Full line of ladies. Misses and
childrens rubbers, boots and shoes
at 4 Armstrong & Co.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

The Revenue Reduction hill will
not fail. After stubbornly standing
for their respective bills long enough
to frighten those who did not wish
to see the bill fail. the conferees be-
gan to talk compromise, and it il
now said by them thata compromise
bill viii be the result. just wl a
portions of the bill will be most af-
fected by the compromise cannot he
stated with any certainty now. as
none Of the agreements reached are
binding unless agreement is reached
on an sections Of the bill, but the
probabilities favor a heavy cut in
the reductions in the beer and tohao-
co taxes made by the Senate. and
that the total reductions viii be
some millions below the Senate hill
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-03-01

In the Senate, the House bill, APP
propriating $5,0OO,OOO for the st
Louis exposition, before being passed
was amended to pro.id for closing
the exposition on Sunday, and to
appropriate $3.50, 600 for a govern
ment exhibit at the Charleston S. g.
exposition.