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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
PROFIT


The matter of feed is Of
tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-date farmer knows
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the children1 ?
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are soft and undeveloped, a
flesh and muscle food if they
are thin and weak and blood
food if there is anemial
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
and brain. It is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
couahs and CoIds b Children

l use and prescribe Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy for almost all obsti-
nate. CONSTRUCTED coughs. with direct
results. prescribe it to children OF
all ages. Am glad to recommend it
% all in need and seeking relief from
colds and coughs and bronchial af-
hctions. 1t is non narcotic and safe
in the hands of the most uuprofes-
sional A universal panaceo for all
mankind.-Mrs. Mary R. Melendy,
NJ. d., PHI. D., Chicago, III. Tins
remedy is for sale by A. W. Balch
amp Son, Matamoras, all drug and
general stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Hotel and summer boarding house
keepers should be prompt to avail
themselves of the opportunity Of
fered by the Erie to advertise free
of cost in its book of summer homes.
Let the city people know where you
are and what attractions surround
your place. Get them here, they
will all go home and speak a good
word for this section and so make
its merits more widely known.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Presbyterian Chroniclings


Next Lords day. Sabbath before
Christmas, it. is fitting that the
themes should bear upon the Bethle-
hem manger. Christmas sermons
accordingly will be preached and it
is the earnest wish OF the pastor
that a large congregation may be
present both morning and evening.
Last Sunday it was quite impossi-
BILE to heat the large room for ser
vices and the parlors we're used for
all the meetings of the day.
Christmas services will be similar
in character to those of last year.
Announcement Of the program ih
detail will be made Sabbath.
Since our last writing in these
columns a new board Of trustees has
been elected. OF the former board
Messrs. William Mitchell and Tobias
Nelson have retired and Messrs
George Mitchell and Frank Cross
have taken their places. This makes
the new board as follows: John G..
Wallace, George Mitchell, Jacob
Rlaer, DR.. Robert G B8rcklay and
Frank Cross. When the new board
organized and selected their officers
Mr.. Wallace was made chairman,
Mr.. Klaer secretary, and Dr. Barok-
lay treasurer. Personally we ap.
preciate the faithful services of the
two that have retired and are
pleased to make this announcement
of the personnel of the present board
At the last business meeting Of
the Christian Endeaver society the
following officers we're elected ant
have accepted Rev. E. M. Smead
president; Mrs. Georgia Petrikov
sky, vice president; Miss Emily
Mitchell, secretary and Miss Lydit
Brown, treasurer. May these of
ficers have tile whole hearted sup
port of the members Plans anC
efforts are being made to increas
the interest Of the society. If thos
who are assigned the leadership o
meetings would take their turns an,
| those who are not leading will be a
loyal to their leader as they shal
hope to be supported themselve
when their turn comes then th
whole problem of interesting meet
ings and a good winters work will
be solved. The society expects eacl
and every member to do his or he
duty.
The pastor has been very happ.
for having received an excellent Sc
of books twenty-five volumes
which he has desired for lon
time. They are the we'll know
expositor's Bible and are coDsidere
very valuable part of a minister
library.
A feature of our work for the frs
quarter of 1903 will be the first ar
pearance of a quarterly calenda
announcing our services and tn
topics for the Christian Endeavo
society with the leader for the ey
ening and the topic for the regula
prayer service. 1t is hoped tina
this new departure may receive tn
hearty approval of our people an
that it may render real assistance {
the life and spirit of our entir
work.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
10 eel RId d 1roubIesome corn

First soak it in warm water to
soften it, then pare 1t down as close
iy as possible without drawing the
flood and apply Chamberlain s Pain
Balm twice daily rubbing vigorous
" for five minutes at each applica-
lion. A corn plaster should be worn
for a few days, to protect it from the
shoe. AS a general Imminent for
'prains, bruises, fameness and rheu-
matism, Pain Balm is unequaled.
For sale by A. ". Balch and Son,
Mutamoras, all drug and general
stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

A mere comparison of the amount
Of wages paid the workingman now
and during the last democratic ad-
ministration, and then a further COM
parisOn Of the cost Of the necessities
of life during the two periods, do not
truly indicate the condition of the
laborer. The excess of days which
the employee works during times Of
prosperity over hard times must be
considered as Increased wages" also.
The Massachusetts, Bureau of labor
recently presented some interesting
figures showing the present compara-
tive full employment of labor.
The average number of days of
operation of all the industries Of Mas
sachusetts, including those not affected
by any possible change in the tariff,
was 297.s3 in 1892. 1t dropped to
27s.4O in 1898. 1t was but 2SI.O3 in
1896. 1t was 292.7s last year. This
difference amounts to an increase in
wages.
The total amount paid in wages in
the typical factories under review by
the bureau was SiS7, ,972, sol in 1892,
1922, 495, 987 in 1898, sI8O, s45, SOL, in
1896, and SIG, s5l ,7l5 in 1901.
In spite Of freight blockades the
railroads broke the November record
last month. And the railroads, how
ever much they may be anathematiz-
ed, are a sure barometer of the busi-
ness activity Of the country.
The old-fashioned Democratic
Commercial Appeal says that the
democrats twill have to try new
deal" Perhaps it would be better
to throw away the present deck and
go back to the Old one with which Of
yore it was able, once in a while, to
take an unimportant trick or two.
A sclntillating thought from the
paragraph editor of a Kansas City
paper finds expression In the sug-
gestlon that Professor Garner, the
African bab0on expert, should read
the campaign predictions Of the Hon.
Jim Griggss and see how his imported
monkey talk compares with the do
nestle article.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

THE SALE OF We've provid-
HANDKERCHIEFS e d for tn e
wants of our
buyers as never before.
More than double the selling space /
Done everything toward making choos-
ing easy Mems all-linen hemstitched |
Toe to soc; all-linen initiated. 15c to 25c.
Ladies i'm endless variety, 5c to s1.5O;
from &c to zoe.
G o o ID What better company
PERFUMERY handkerchiefs or Civ
en- singly than some
of the best perfumes2 Colgate's per-
fume here i'm bulk and in fancy bottles
at sc to a 81. None better. Toilet
waters, bay rum, fine soap, sachet
powders, etc.
LEATHER GOODS Poe ketbooks,
CHATELAINES coin purses, card
cases, new wrist
bags, bead bags All make useful and
appreciated presents. You'll find
arguments very powerful.
LOVES AND No stock in
MITTENS FOR MEN our store busi-
AND WON EN- er now and
better repre-
sented Kid gloves, mocha gloves, lined
and unlined, wool golf gloves fleece
lined kids and mochas, silk mittens
and golf gloves. Every conceivable
glove want can be satisfied.
A G IRE A r The fur provision
G II RI S y NJ AS for gifts is most
| SALE OF FURS complete. Special
ly procured lines
/ all up-to-date. We know of no gift
! more sensible than furs. An exception
al opportunity are three near-seal
jackets, elegently silk lined, Sl5 each,
worth S25.
SILK AND Nothing gladdens
| MERCERIZED the h art of your
PETIT COATS wife, your mother Ol
your best girl more
than a genuine silk petticoat. Manu-
factured from the best tafIeta and priced
on sale with cheaper goods. The
mercerized look like silk but lack thu
swish. Trimmings plain or elaborate
as you may wish.
| CHRIST MAS The success of forme
BOOK STOCK Christmas book salei
has encouraged us L
make the finest showing of books in Tho
stores history. All kinds of books fol
all kinds of people, and all priced tC
clean the shelves by Christmas eve
Worthy of special mention is the stocE
of children's books, many out of th'
ordinary. For older ones two lots o
padded poets, 7c and 75c, worth s.
and i.50. Special values in Bibles.
CALENDARS Good purchase of a 10
BOOK LETS of fancy celanders en-
ables a marking o
half price. Booklets embrace illus
trated poems of different degrees a
different degrees of price, sc to 25c.
FANCY In addition to our line o
PILLOW pillow tops referred to be
Il 0 p S fore, two new lots are here
one fraternity, Odd Eel
lows, Masons, Red Men, etc. PILLOW
cords to match, all colors, and tn,
pillows to put inside.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Methodist Church JOttings.

The topics for next Sabbath will
be concerning the incarnation. In
the morning this theme will be dealt
with as one of the great facts of the
Christian religion, and il the even.
ing the appeal will be based on The
Divine gift to men-our obligation
to give ourselves in return.
The Christmas service will be held
on Christmas right at the home
church and on Christmas eve at
Union.
This is a season of the year that
thousands are made happy. Why
not? There is a close sympathy be-
tween heaven and earth, so that the
Joy of God in giving is the JOY of
men in receiving. As we give our
presents to our friends, shall we not
receive in open spirits the gift OF
gifts, the Lord of glory?
Let us keep in mind the revival
services to be held after the week of
prayer. The demands of the Christ
mas season will then be over, and
we will have time to give ourselves
to the work of God, without inter-
ruptions.
We have moved the organ in from
of the choir, leaving the entire choir
loft for the singers. This has the
advantage of giving us the mucr
needed room. 1t also brings the
organ nearer to the congregation
and places it out in the room so thai
it will be in a much better position
to lead the singing.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

WHY NOT After handling h
A SEWING DemOrest machine for
MAC II i NE many years we find it
merits all virtues credit
ed to it. Made of best material good
workmanship, ball bearings making
It light running. The new drop head
puts 1t in forefront with any machine
Ten years guarantee.
IF ITS AN A careful study
TRY of your wants
THIS SHOP in this import
ant item has
been made. Materials of the best.
handles selected with the greatest care.
prices are bound TO please. Special
strong line of mems umbrellas for gifts.
Children not forgotten either, SOC to 81.
MACINTOSH ES For men, wom-
AND RAIN COATS en- and children.
WOmen's with
capes or the new automobile rain coats
of the new water proof material, light,
comfortable and guaranteed water
proof. Can you think of a more ac-
ceptable present than the above? To
the one who is out doors much
they're indispensable.
FRAN Fortunate purchase bv
PICTURES our New York office of
framed pictures puts the
price of high art on a par with the
cheaper sort. Beautifully framed etch-
ings, good subjects, at 60c. and SOC.
and Sl.50. Have you had a chance at
our ten cent picture sale? If not,
you've missed an opportunity, We've
sold hundreds. A new lot coming.
Hadn't you better look into the merits
of this offering? Sure to solve the
gift question here.
SILKS AND What more appre-
/ DRESS GOODS ciated gift than a
new dress pattern
in wool or silk? or a fancy wool waist
/ pattern? Corduroy or fancy velvets
are strong sellers for waists. Well
help you select such as you may want
and do it honestly.
| MEMS FURNISH The men folks
INGS have been amp
FOR CHRISTMAS ly provided for.
Things useful,
things ornamental, all gotten up with
an eve single to their adaptability for
BAAAHs OuA eARAh VI AAANAi = AANe AAsAn bN1Al
swelled for the occasion, price range
25c to Sl.25. Last is the swellest of the
swell. No more appropriate or appre-
ciated gift than an Eclipse shirt, suit
of pajamas for outings; in jewellery,
sleeve buttons, studs, watch fobs, etc.
suspenders in fancy boxes, no extra
charge for the box, house coats, collars
and cuffs, silk muf1lers, gloves.
THE HOST OF These we can only
/ OTHER ITEMS hint at, but you'll
FOR G. FTS S find the inspection
of them profitable
and the buying more profitable still
Handkerchief boxes, glove boxes, collar
and cuff boxes, necktie boxes, pin
cushions, tobacco jars, fancy calendars
blotters, magazine covers, fancy MIR
rors, clocks, paper knives, shaving
papers, smokers sets, hand mirrors
card, hair and ash receivers, ther
mometers, hair brushes, fancy trays
fern dishes, vases, match safes, mems
travelling sets, military hair brushes
framed pictures, picture frames, mattel
strikers, fancy box papers and othel
novelties, ornamental and useful as wei
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Legal Advertising.

Administrator and Exec TORS
notices o.uu
Auditors notices 4.UU
Divorce notices 9.Ou
Shorif's sales Orphans court sales,
County Treasurer's sales, County state
ment and election proclamation charged
by the square.
in. Van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford, Pike County, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Christmas Buying
Under Full HeadWay

The holiday trade of 1902 is under full headway.
The force of foresight in preparing for this the great
est selling time of the year is most apparent Every
section completely equipped with the useful the orna-
mental for gifts The biggest volume of business is yet
to cone-but you'll find ready for it. lust this now
and here you ill afford to pass this shop when bent
on Christmas buying.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Holiday opening at Ryman g.
Wells store. The best Of every
thing for Christmas. Come in and
look the goods over It will you
you to see our display this season.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Twentieth Century Medicine

Casoarets Candy Cathartic are as
far ahead of ancient pill poisons and
liquid physic as the electric light of
the tallow candle. Genuine stamped
c. c. c. Never sold in bulk. All
druggists, Ioc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

The time may come of course some
day far ahead when some democrat
can be found as a presidential candi-
date who will be acceptable to a few
Of his fellow democrats.
A contemporary remarks that
there is considerable regret over the
approaching retirement of Senator
Wellington, of Maryland, the regret
being that it is to take effect at the
close of the present session of congress
instead of at the beginning.
Mr.. Cleveland is believed to be
brewing another cask of his p. P. p.
persistent putrid panacea) for all ills.
The effect Of this emetic is always to
turn the tariff inside out, can the
country but be induced to take it.
Much to the disgust of the Sage Of
Buzzards Bay and Princeton, the
people refused his nOstrum last month;
but he can be relied upon to have the
dose ready for any future opportunity.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Al. snel wanted to attend a party,
but was afraid to 10 so on account
of pains in his stomach, which he
feared would grow worse. he says,
IL was telling my troubles to lady
friend, who said: Chamberlain s
Collie, CholeraanG Diarrhoea Remedy
will put you in condition for the
patty / bought a bottle and take
pleasure in stating that two doses
cured me and enabled me to have a
good time al the party" " Mr. Smell
Is a resident Of Summer Hill, N. Y.
This remedy is for sale by A. W.
Balch pnd Son, Malamoras, al drug
and gcn1nl stores in Pike county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Get the Most
out of Your Food

You don't and can't If your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into IT,
Il gets tired easily, and what il fails TO
digest is wasted.
Among the signs Of a weak stomach
are uneaainess after eating, fits of ner-
vous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and a
run down condition Of the system, and have
been greatly benefited by It's use. ! would
not be without Il IN my family. ] am trou-
bled especially IN summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods sarsaparllia
Invaluable" r. b. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods JdrSdpdriitd
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive system.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Dress making in all branches.
Win go 10 the house or do the work
at home Address NARY LUDWIG,
Broad street, Milford,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Dsughter-That man who adver-
tised all the latest popular songs for
one dollar is a swindler.
Old Man-Eh? Didn't he send any
thing tor your money! I'll report
him to the authorities at once
"Yes, he sent the latest popular
songs, Just as advertised, but they
were only the words. No music at
all. I can read them, Of course, but
I can't sing them"
"My dear, that man is not q swim
dler. He is Philanthropist."-N. Y.
Weekly.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Tramp--Hev youse a AK handy,
ma'am?
Lady-No; we have no use for one.
Then mebby youse hey a wood
saw?"
''No."
"fanis, ma'am. Would youse
kindly gimme sumpthin' ter eat2"-
Chicago Daily News.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

EOR SALE One two seated sur
rey with top, one light runabout
wagon, one set single harness. one
wolf skin rnbe. two horse blankets
and TWO lap robes Enquire az the
PRESS office -tf
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

Bramble-Yon don't seem to be en-
ioying Yourself while your wife IS
away. Doesn't liberty agree with
you?
Thorne-W What IS liberty without
money? II costs an I can scrape to-
gether to keep my wife at the sea-
shore Brooklyn life
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19

HOLIDAYS
ARE ALMOST HERE.
YOU ARE
THINKING OF PRESENTS
MAY BE USEFUL
MAY BE ORNAMENTAL.
WE HAVE
ALMOST EVERY
THING TO
EAT, TO WEAR OR
LOOK AT.
PRETTY AND GOOD
AND BEST
OF ALL CHEAP.
WE WANT
TO PLEASE YOU
AND WE WILL.
Ryman & Wells.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
Advertising Rates.

One squared eight lines), ,oneinscrtion LOO
Each subsequent insertion 30
Reduced rates, furnished on application,
will be allowed yearly advertis3r
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-12-19
SMALL TALK OF WRITER'S.

DR.. David Kennedy's Golden Plasters strength
On Muscles, remove pain anywhere. i5c each.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-11
SHAW WILL INVESTIGATE
Decides to satisfy, Himself as to
...,. Alleged Inspection In
justices. Doc

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-Secretary Shaw
has decided to investigate the charges that
have been made against the inspectors Of
baggage at the New York docks. These
charges are in the nature Of complaints
and are signed by a large number of re-
turning passengers from Europe, who al
lege insolence, incompetence and general
unhtness of the inspectors for the duties
they are called upon to perform.
The contemplated action Of the secretary
does not imply that he is fully convinced
that the baggage inspection service at New
York needs overhauling, but. he will make
an investigation to learn the facts for him
self. Persons in the treasury service in a
position to know, state that there are two
sides to this question, and that as a rule
the inspectors perform their duty Of as
pertaining the amount OF dutiable goods in
each persons baggage with as little in
convenience to the passenger as possible.
Some time ago the treasury officials were
obliged to change the method OF baggage
inspection. The result is shown in the
amounts collected. During the ten months
ending December 81, last, the duties coll
lected on incoming baggage amounted to
1867, 524, against 1921, 266, collected during
the corresponding period in 1900, when the
old system was in force, an increase OF
about 300 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-11
JUDGE ALBERT MARRIES
Member of Supreme Court Commits.
sion WEEDS Toronto Woman B
Mt Columbus,

COLUMBUS. Neb.. Feb. IO.--(special
Telegram SJudge !. L. Albert Of the SUI
preme couft commission was married this
morning to MSS Jean B. Powley of Toronto,
Canada. at the home of r. w. Hobart,
where Miss Powley has been a guest for
several months. the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. q. A.. Luce of the Methodist
church. The former law partner Of the
groom. ]. @. ReedeT. and wife. we're the
only witnesses aside from the Hobart
family. The bride is d~istantly related to
Judge Albert's FIRST wife, who died three
years ago. The couple left this afternoon
for Denver oh a brief wedding trip. and
Will go to housekeeping here upon their
return.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-11
CORRECT WORDING OF BILL
Friends of OIeOmarEnrIne Measure
FOrtIfy Themselves against
Further Attack.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-General debate
on the oleomargarine hill was closed today.
The friends Of the bin have decided to offer
an amendment to make the 10-cent tax
apply to oleomargarine in imitation Of
butter "of any shade OF yellow"
The amendment Is designed to meet the
charge OF the opponents Of the bill that
without this amendment the language of
the bill might be construed to absolutely
prohibit the sale OF oleomargarine. The
speakers today we're:
Hangen and Thomas OF Iowa, Shallen-
berger OF Nebraska, DAZZLE OF Wisconsin,
Gaines of Tennessee and Lamb of Virginia,
for the bill, and Messrs. Feely Of Illinois,
sIayden OF Texas. Mondell OF Wyoming,
Brantley Of Georgia and wooten Of Texas.
in opposition.
Rev. Dr. Couden, the blind chaplain Of
the house, in his invocation today, prayed
for the restoration to health OF Theodore
Roosevelt, ir.
The most important items stil in dis
pute between the two houses were those
relating to La Abra and We'll claims and
the state claims for expenses incurred in
raising troops during the civil war. in
volying a total Of 81, t66, 225. The report
was adopted.
Speaking OF the state claims amendment.
Mr.. Cannon said there were claims Of other
states not covered by the amendment.
Thereupon Mr.. Hemenway Of Indiana moved
that the house agree TO the senate amend
ment covering state claims. with an amend.
ment to provide that all other state claims
Of a like character under the acts OF July
n, 1861, and March s. 1859. heretofore al
lowed or not allowed. be reopened. ex.