Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-07-19
CORRESPONDENCE.
SANDYsTON.

A day or two ago it was my good
fortune to pass through the Brick
House in Montague. OF course 1
to see my old friend Wieland,
Of the hotel at that place.
He has a pet bear and it is as playful
as any kitten and as harmless. Itisa
fine specimen of that animal and if
you want to wrestle, Bruin is ready
for business and seems to dearly love
to rough it with any one.
A party consisting of three young
men from Hainesville took in the
dance at Raymondskill one evening
last week. On their way home they
came in collision with Port Jervis
party, and the result was a badly
wrecked wagon and a broken collar
bone for one of the young men and
some pretty bad scratches for the
other two.
Mrs. Ann Byerson, widow of Rich
ard Ryerson, late private Co. l, 18th
N. J. Infantry, has just received her
notification of allowance of pension
of SS per month, and about $50 ac-
crued pension. This pension is a
very deserving one.
Mr.. Edward Shupe received a let
ter day or two ago from Cole Shay,
his nephew, dated LaGuaira, Venez-
uela, in which Cole states that ne is
in the enjoyment Of good health and
having a good time. He is aboard
the ship Mayhower of the navy.
The many friends of Cole will be glad
to hear of his whereabouts, as he was
formerly a resident of Sandyston.
The "Roe" fish law seems to be
the subject of discussion in our county
press and is much talked about every
where. If this law is kept before the
public until the election takes place
it is pretty certain that the voter will
know just what he is voting for, and
if it fails the people only have them
selves to blame for the failure.
Specimen post Office boxes are now
on exhibition at the Layton post of
flee and parties can be supplied by
the department and at moderate cost
The square box is the one preferred
and as they are made of heavy shee
metal will last a life time. They
will be a great convenience to thost
living at a distance from the Office
as well as to the carrier.
1t was the pleasure of the writer t.
meet Mr.. Jacob Decker, a forme
resident of Walpack, but who move,
to Minnesota in 1866. Mr.. Decke
and wife are visiting friends and rel
atives in New Jersey and the eas
and his description of the west ant
methods offarming pursued there ar
very interesting. He located nea
where the city of Austin is situated
and possesses the advantages of raj
roads and telephone and are ahea,
of us in many things.
Hay and harvest is in full swim
and if the weather stays fair durin
this week the greater part of tn
harvest will be taken care of.
The picnic of the Farmers, Nc
chanics' and Tradesmen's associatio
will be held on Aug. oath and tn
sale Of privileges takes place on tn
10Th on their grounds at the Burt
place.
Once in while family change
their name or the pronunciation of
and now Deckertown, this county
has grown tired of its name an
wants to be called Sussex. 1t ha
been known so long by the name {
Deckertown that the name shoul
remain just as it is.
1t is rather singular that a part
not possessing whiskey can sell il
people get intoxicated on it and We
the seller own no whiskey and afte
selling it dare not risk taking pay 70
it. Funny, isn't it,
SUMMER BoARDERs SECURED