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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

Ex-Prothonotary John C. West
brook expects soon to remove his
family to Branchville, N. j., where
they will reside with Mrs. J. G.
Price, a daughter He has all his
life been thoroughly identified with
this courtyard for thirty-fve years
was parliamentary, and is today
probably the best known man with
in its borders It will seem strange
for him to form new acquaintance
and meet so many unknown faces
bat his genial manner viii win
friends wherever he goes.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
Why oOuuery Editors Get Rich
Terms of sale cash.

Why Couu5ry Editors Get Rich
The man who penned this current
piece of history knows what he is
talking about. The Monoa Index
says truthfully "After a great deal
of study and worry we have at last
'fggered' out why so many coun-
try editors get rich. Here is the
secret of their success a child is
born in the neighborhood the at.
tending physician gets $40, the ed
itor gives the loud-lung youngster
and the happy parents a send off
and gets so. 1t is christened and
the minister gets IS and the editor
gets 800 It grows up and marries
the editor publishes another long
winded fiowery article and tells a
dozen lies about the beautiful and
accomplished bride. The minister
gets $40 and a piece of cake, and the
editor gets 5000 In the course of
time it dies, and the doctor gets
from s. to 500, the minister per-
haps gets another S., the under.
taker gets from $50 to 500, the ed
itor publishes notice of the denth
AMI an obituary two columns long,
lodge and society resolutions, a lot
of poetry and a free card of thanks,
and gets 10000. No wonder so many
country editors get rich. Shelby
vile (Ky.) News.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
UNCLAIMED Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office at Milford for
the week ending Sept. IS, 1902:
Mrs. William Leeming, Miss Min
ME Shelley, Miss Mac Dougherty,
Miss Kathleen Riordan, Miss Daisy
Stafford. Mr.. M. g. Lahand.
Persons claiming the above will
please say advertised" and give
date Of this list.
CHARLES LATrMoRE, P. NJ.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
News From Easton wav

The Easton Call in a recent arti-
ole concerning Hon. J. J. Hart says,
"When Cleveland became president
Mr.. Hart became Milford's postmas-
ter beating a score of residents who
sought the office" This is a piece
of news which will surprise the res
idents. There are other statements
in the article which show signs of a
like obliquity on the part of the
writer, but then probably ne had
to say something and perhaps
thought his readers would be just
as ignorant of facts as he seems
to be-.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
DOCTORS Coald Not HoI1 Hor

"l had kidney trouble for years, -
writes Mrs. Raymond Conner Of
Shelton, Wash, land the doctors
could not help me. tried Foley's
Kidney Cure and the very first dose
gave me relief and I am now cured.
p cannot say too much for Foley'a
Kidney Cure" Sold at Armstrong; e
drug store,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

President Roosevelt, showing little
effect Of his recent serious accident
apart from a bad bruise on his right
cheek, passed through Washington
on Friday on his way south. Today
he is spending with the locomotive
iiremen who are gathered in annual
convention at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Tomorrow he will visit Knoxville,
Wednesday he will spend at Ashe-
vile, N. c., and on Wednesday eve
ing he will pass through Washington
on his way TO Oyster Bay where he
will remain a little over q week rest
ing aud will then go west on his
longanticipated Western trip. The en-
thusiasm which greeted the president
in Washington and, in fact, all along
the line, must have proved most
gratifying to MIN. The people in
their desire to express their satisfac-
tion that he had escaped with so
little injury from his serious accident
cheered him repeatedly and vOcifer-
ously. Mr.. Roosevelt declared that
he was none the worse for his mis-
hap but expressed profound regret
at the fate Of "poor Craig" to whom
he frequently referred. Apparently
the sudden killing Of his faithful
attendant had saddened him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
DE Thursdav az stroudshure

Thursday was the big day at the
fair Of the Monroe county agricul-
tural society. The races were wit
messed by a large crowd. summar-
les:
Miss Jennie, E. s. Tatem,
Pittston, Pa. III
Lucy Heyer, NJ, L. Perrin,
Pittston, Pa. 2 3
Jozeba, j. A. Rumble, Monta-
que, N j. 3 2 3
Time-2.2gz, 2.22Sl. 2.21H
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
No, Doomed for Life

"I was treated for three years by
good doctors, writes w. A. Greer,
McConnellsville, o.. "for piles and
fstula, but when all failed Buck
lens Arnica salve cured me in two
weeks. " Cures burns, bruises. cuts,
corns, sores, eruptions, salt rheum,
piles OF no pay. S5c at all drug
gists,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
cider Waking

/ viii make cider at Minvine in
Montague, N. j., Tuesdays, Thurs
days ard Saturdays To patrons,
the bridge toll for the rouDd trip
will be only Is cents.
9-26 FRANK MoCARTY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

Josh Westhafer Of Loogootee,
Ind, is a poor man but he says he
would not be without Chamber
lain's Pain Balm if it cost five dol
lars bottle, for it saved him from
being a cripple. No external appli-
cation is equal to this liniment for
stiff and swollen joints, contracted
muscles, stiff neck, sprains and
rheumatic and muscular pains. It
has also cured numerous cases of
partial paralysis. It Is for sale by
A. W. Balch & Son, Natamoras. all
drug and general stores in Pike
county,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
JOHN N. BosLER.

John N, a son of Charles Bosler of
Delaware, died at st. Luke's hospit-
al, New York, in which city he was
employed, Thursday, Sept. 4th, of
appendicitis aged about "a years.
He was an excellent young man and
highly esteemed in his native town
ship as was attested by the unusual
ly large ooncourse which assembled
TO pay their last respects to his mem
ory. He married Minerva, daugh-
ter of Jas. Bensley. who survives
him. He is also survived by his
father and one brother, Fred, and
one sister, Nellie, wife of John
Dotey. The remains were brought
to his native place Saturday and the
funeral took place from the Reform
cd church at Dingman's Sunday.
Interment in Delaware cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

0cucIul NfIOoNcuOE VI OnlO pdSS6u
through Washington one day recent
ly and talked interestingly on the
political situation in his state. He
said that Tom Johnson's control of
the democratic convention put him
at the head of the democratic party
in the state. AS far as Mr.. john
son is concerned, he is willing to sac
rifice Ohio success if there was any
chance for such, in order to secure
the support of the south and south
west in the next national democratic
convention. With this end in view,
he secured the Endorsement by the
convention Of Mr.. Bryan and Of his
platform. In fact, he even went 50
far as to furnish quantities of buttons
bearing the inscription "Johnson,
1902 to the delegates and others
who attended the convention. Cen
eral Grosvenor said that he under
stood that johnson intended to make
a lively campaign this fall and with
that end in view had engaged five
big circus wagons and a huge tent in
which he would address the people.
The general has no fears for the sue
cess Of the party in the state. He
said the democrats now had four men
in the house but he saw no reason to
anticipate that the number would be
increased. Speaking Of the prospects
generally he said that it was incon-
ceiyable TO him that any sensible per-
son would vote the democratic tick
ct. For the past twenty years, the
republican party has stood for pro-
gress and the welfare Of the people
while the democratic party mas rent
and torn itself with academic dis
cussions more often than not Of un-
important subjects Internally the
democratic party was rent into num-
erous factions which never could OF
would get together and no man could
predict the result Of the election of q
democratic president beyond the fact
that judged by past experience II
would mean disaster to the country
The republican party, on the con
trary, stood now and had always
stood for a single policy. There
might arise differences Of opinion
among The leaders in certain case
and the different propositions would
be warmly advocated but there wer
po quarlelsapd no dissenslons. They
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

Frances A. Dimmick to Marie
Norton Thornton, Dlmnlick hotel,
three lots Milford borough, corner
Broad and Hartford streets, $1,000.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

followed the principles Of the consti-
tuition and stood by the decision Of
the majority and when the majority
had expressed itself all worked for
the success of the party even though.
the platform did not altogether coin
eide with the particular views of
each.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

eide with the particular views ol
each.
The geological survey has in course
of preparation what promises to be a
most interesting report on the oil
resources of Texas. It is estimated
that an annual output of 10000, 0OO
barrels can be attained without de-
creasing the supply and that tank
steamers having from 10000 to 80, =
900 barrels capacity can transport
the oil to the Atlantic seaboard at Il
minimum cost. Professor Hayes
who is preparing the report says that
with coal at from So to $3.50 per ton
a barrel of oil would have a fuel
value of about SO and it is estimated
that the oil can be sold at from 80 to
40 cents per barrel. 1t Is believed,
therefore, that the oil will in time
become a practical competitor of coal.
The one requisite is a satisfactory and
practical oil burner. Inventors are
turning their attention to this want.
The recently issued report of the
auditor tor the interior department
gives ground for the statement that
the pension rolls are decreasing, and
that the country has seen the apex
for the appropriations for that pur-
pose. While no true republican has
ever begrudged the payment of the
debt due to the brave men who came
to support the Union in 1860-5, as
with all other debts, it is pleasant to
see the end in sight, and republican
leaders are gratified to learn that
after policy of the utmost liberality
to disabled soldiers and those depen-
dent on them the demands on the
treasury are tending toward a de-
crease. Certain democratic Oppon-
ents have seen fit to comment adj
versely upon the fact that the pension
rolls included nearly million names,
but more careful examination
reveals the fact that Notwithstanding
the adjudication of between 200, 600
and 100000 new claims, there has
been practically no increase in the
list during the past year. Moreover,
during the fiscal of 1923 the total
disbursements for pensions amounted
to Sl56, sos, ,537, whereas during the
last fiscal year, the amount actually
expended for pensions amounted to
but s137, 4OO,74l nearly 10000, 900
less. The burden has been a heavy
one, but the people have borne in
cheerfully and increased prosperity
has attended their generosity.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

The democratic campaign book
which was issued last week serves
as another evidence Of the degeneracy
of the democratic party from the
high place it once occupied in the
councils of the country to an aggre-
cation of quarrelsome malcontents
who care nothing for the good Of
party or the welfare of country but
are each tenacious Of his own views
irrespective ofthe effect on the whole.
The prominence given to Senator
Carmack's Philippine views furnish
es an excellent example. Although
the older and more respected mem
bers Of the party are silent on this
subject, a large amount of space is
devoted to the erratic views of the
Tennessee senator and those who
follow his lead. Bereft of legitimate
grounds on which to base an argu
ment, recourse has been had to the
reports of the members of the war
departments board of surgeons and
professional statements which are
totally unfit for reproduction in
pamphlet intended for general circu-
lationare published and dilated upon
and a series Of entirely unwarranted
deductions are made therefrom. The
publication of such matter is ample
evidence of the absolute lack of sound
reasons for appealing to the people
for democratic votes.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12


The statistics of the year and the
century furnish some important in
formation. But it is little difficult
to understand just how the demo-
cratic orators and editors are going
to serve up the figures to their own
advantage. In the first place the
figures all indicate progress and
prosperity, and in the next place
the records have been made under
an almost continuous republican
rule.
How does this Bryanite utterance
of 1896 sound now, in these later
days?
'If Mr. Mckinley and the repub-
lican party are successful and put
in power for the next four years,
wages will be decreased. Hard
times will come upon us and over
the land. The price Of wheat will
come down and the price of gold
will go up, Mortgages on our farms
will be foreclosed by the money
lenders. Shops and factories will
be closed. We will export no goods
and we will import from foreign
lands the goods which we use.
Thus will ruin, want and misery be
with us.
A bitter attack is made upon the
late President Mckinley through
his Philippines policy, in which
President Roosevelt is also includ-
ed. The campaign book melodra-
matically charges that the intention
Of the republican party has been,
and is, not to stop at the retention
Of the Philippine islands, but that 1t
contemplates a general policy of
conquest throughout the world.
President Roosevelt is described as
defending and glorifying the bloody
colonization of old world powers.
The repeal Of the tariff is partiou-
larly advised as a trust remedy.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12
Tact in Women

A woman of tact is one who is
courteous under all circumstances
and in every condition in which she
may be placed. She is the woman
who can receive the unwelcome
guest with a smile SO bright and a
handshake so cordial that in trying
to make the welcome seem real it
becomes so.
A woman of tact is one whose
love for humanity is second only to
her life's devotion, and whose
watohword is unselfishness and ao-
tion. By making self last it finally
becomes natural to have it so.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-09-12

Those who were so unfortunate as to
take out insurance on their property
in the Quaker City mutual fire insur-
ance compay are now being notified
by the receiver to pay large assess
ments. 1t is another case Of Monroe
mutual and Iron City mutual Of
Pittsburg, though the Monroe com
pany did for many years furnish
protection while the Others were
fakes from the start.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
Good Business Manager.

Mr.. P. H. Corley, so we'll ard
favorably known as the geniel pro-
prietor of the Parlor Restaurant in
this place, has accepted the manage
ment of the new clothing and gents
furnishing store of M. r Hartley &
Co., which will shortly be opened in
the elegant store recently occupied
by Leaphart & Drafts, and will be
pleased to have his numerous friends
to call on him and inspect the line OF
goods he will carry. Mr.. Corley is
a No. l salesman and is fully &C.
quainted with the necessities and
demands of the trade in this market.
He proposes to csrry a stock that
for beauty of finish, stylishness in
appearance and durability and cheap
ness cannot be surpassed in this part
of the State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
A Magnificent Line.

VIM. Platt, the honest dry goods
merchant of Columbia, has received
his first shipment Of fall and winter
goods and it is certainly a magni6-
cent line of the latest creations in
dry goods, dress patterns, novelties
and millinery-in fact one of the
finest stocks ever brought to Colum-
bia. To appreciate this stock it
must be seen and hence MIR. Platt
extends cordial invitation to every
lady in Lexington county to call at
his establishment and inspect these
goods and he is satisfied that he can
supply their wants as to style, quality
and price. Farmers are invited to
make his wagonyard their head
quarters while in the city.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
swindler II the Land.

An alleged swindler going under
the name of B. B. Bray has been
fishing for suckers in the Dutch Fork
of this county. He claimed to be
the agent of the Smith Supply Co.,
of Chicago. His plan of operation
was to sell buggies, requiring a
cash payment of from So to $40 as a
guarantee that the freight would be
paid on them. The money was col
lected but the buggies never came
and Bray has skipped to greener
fields and fresher pastures, taking
with him about 500 of the hard
earned dollars of some of the sturdy
farmers of the Fork,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10

The old reliable Shoe House, Ct
E.. P. & F. A. Davis, ITO Main
street, divers Old Stand, Columbis,
extends cordial invitation to the
people of Lexington county to call
when in the city and inspect their
line of fall and winter shoes. Their
stock consists of the most fashion
able styles of reputable manufac-
turers and are therefore the best on
the market and their wesrable quail
ties cannot be excelled and their
cheapness is the wonder of the city.
See this stock before purchasing.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
a Card.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please allow me through the col
umns of your valued paper to thank
the voters of Lexington county for
the very liberal support given me in
the recent primary election, and also
to thank the people in general for
the kind hospitality shown me during
the campaign.
I have been defeated by small
number of votes, and I accept the
verdict of the people without word
of complaint. I entered the race for
the House of Representatives as a
young man almost wholly unknown
on the south side of the Ssluda, and
when I read the returns showing
that I received a majority of the
votes cast in my county, I feel that
this in itself is an honor of which any
one might we'll feel proud.
There is no regret on my part for
having made the campaign, for. I
believe that I have made personal
friends in all parts Of the county who
will continue to be friends as long as
life shall last. I shall, in the future,
though in an humble way, ever
strive to be of service to my people
in whatsoever way I can, and it shall
ever be my desire to see old Lexing-
ton county take her place in the
front ranks among the counties OF
South Carolina.
E. U. Shealy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
DIVINE SERVICES.

DrvTNE SERVICES-
ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN cHuRcH.
Rev. j. G. Graichen, Pastor.
LIST. Sunday II a. m, Lexington.
1st Sunday, evening a. 7:S0. Lexington.
End. Sunday II M, Lexington.
Srd- Sunday II a. NJ, Lexington.
4th. Sunday. evening at 7:30 Lexington.
Sunday school service every Sunday
morning at $50.
APPOINTMENTS OF REv. GEORGE s. 3EARDEN.
Nazareth, E. Lutheran, First Sunday.
st. John. E. Lutheran, Third Sunday.
Providence, E. Lutheran, 4th Sunday.
His address is 1109 Elmwood Avenue,
Columbia, s, c., where parties wishing to
correspond with him can address him.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES:
Rev. Mr.. Wallace, Pastor.
End. Sunday II q. m. and 7:SO p. m.
LEXINGTON CIRCUIT N. E. CHURCH SOUTH.
g, Rev. W. E. BARRE, Pastor.
list Sunday, Hebron IL am. Shiloh 81 pm.
! "a Sunday, Horeb liam. Lexington 33pm.
Sd SUNDAY, Shiloh II am. Hebron 81 p m
4th Sunday, Lexington II am. Horeb 81 pm
Lexington: Sunday school service every
) Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
BAPTIST CHURCH:
Rev. Evans Hall, Pastor.
1st Sunday at IL q. m. and 8 p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday at ~ a. M,
T.. W, Redd, Superintendent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
Picnic.

We have been requested to an
nounce that there will be picnic at
Midway, on the barbecue grounds OF
Kleckley & Wingard, on Thursday,
the 25th day of September. to which
the public is invited. Music and
dancing will be provided for the
young people and Hon. A. Frank
Lever will deliver an address on the
topics of the day. Come one and
all with we'll filed baskets and enjoy
yourself.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
School Tiue Is Here.

The Bazaar has in stock all of the
school books adopted by the State
Board for use in the public schools,
which are sold at the very lowest
prices. You can also find at the
Bazaar a full and complete line Of
school supplies and stationery of all
kinds, such as pencils, pens, inks,
tablets, and many other articles too
numerous to mention. An inspection
OF this stock is invited. We want to
again remind the public that school
books are sold only for spot cash, so
do not ask for credit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
Jurors, Second Week.

Jas W Arehart, Jno J Haltiwanger
Jacob z Harmsn, Isaiah J Spires,
Wade T Roof, Carroll Bookmsn,
Abrsm B Sharpe, Wade 81 Kyzer,
JCsrroll Lybrand, Dixon Spradley,
Oscar @ Sturkie, j Frank Kyzer,
John J Hsrman, Jas E Steele,
Saml D Derrick, Henry W Martin,
W Boyd Fallaw, GJ King,
Jerome Lucas, Jerome NJ Fox,
P Rufus Wessinger, Jno A Griffith,
e Austin Smith, W Noah Lucas,
EV CuHum, G Baylis Wingard
Jesse j Bouknight, Hamp A Argoe,
Enoch Swygert, David F jumper,
Paul E Esrgle, j G Busbee,
j Ed Barre, Jas P Dooley,
Chas 4 Geiger, W Q Jackson.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
NOTICE.

LII PERSONS HAVING ANY DE.
n mands against the Estate of T. Shelton
Matthias, deceased, will present them to
the undersigned, properly attested, on or
before October 1st, 1902, and all those in.
debted to the said Estate will make pay
ment to the same by the above date.
L. s. MATTHIAS, Executor.
August Goth, 1872. 5w46.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
Masonic Meetings.

Masonic Meetings.
a A REGULAR COMMUNICATION
%&of Lexington Lodge, No. l52,
MA. F. M, will be held on
Saturday, September 18th. 1902, at Z
p. N. Brethren are earnestly re-
quested to attend promptly.
By order of the W. NJ.
G.. M. HARMAN, Secretary.
~ A regular communication Of
W. Pomsria lodge, No. Isl, A: F:
NJ, will convene in Masonic hall
Peak, S. G, Saturday, September l3,
1902, at Z p. m. Brethren will please
be prompt in attendance. Fraternity
invited.
John G. Swygert, Master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
Relieves In the Theory.

"Somebody advances the idea that
there are words that affect US just as
certain colors do
II dunno about the colors, but I'm
pretty sure to froth at the mouth
every time l hear lines busy ~
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-10
The STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

y
By Geo. s. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, SAMUEL B. GEORGE
w C C. C and G.. s., made suit to me,
to grant him Letters of Administration Of
the Estate of and effects Of W. P. Bowers:
These are. therefore, to cite and admon.
ish all aad singular the kindred and
creditors of the said W. P. Bowers. deceased
that they be and appear, before me. in the
Court of Probate. to be held at Lexington
C. B., S. c.. on the Goth day of October,
1902, next, after publication hereof at IL
o'clock in the forenoon, to shoT cause, if
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9th day Of
September Ammo Domini, 1902.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, j. P. L. C.
Published on the 10Th day of September.
1902 in the Lexington DiSprch. 6w49