Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-03-14
BRIEF MENTION

birds at least perished by the cold
and storms this winter.
Hon. Daniel Aguew, former chief
Justice of the supreme court Of Penn
sylvania died at his homie in Beaver
early last Monday aged gs years.
A. u. Brown will break ground
for his new residence corner of
George and Broad streets as soon as
the ground viii permit digging
Florence Cooper of Easton died
recently from blood poisoning occa-
stoned, it is said, by vaccination
which was done by a young drug
clerk.
Plans are being prepared for a
handsome and commodious summer
home on the corner Of Ann and
Third streets for a gentleman from
New York.
There seems to be great need of
more rentable houses in Milford.
Modern cottages kept in repair
would not be wanting tenants at
fair rents.
Cornelius Van Ness, who with his
young wife occupied the attention of
Orange county people recently, has
attained his wish and been baptized
in the river Jordan.
Judge Purdy last week signed an
order Incorporating the Wayne Bap-
tist association. The first Baptist
church was established by Rev.
VIM. Purdy, his great grandfather,
over,a century ago.
A. d. Brown will begin the erec-
tion of new house for his family on
the corner Of George and Broad
streets as soon as the weather per-
mits. II is expected to have it ready
for occupancy this fall.
It is reported that a case of small
pox has broken out in Port Jervis
but prompt actioni in quarantiningthe
disease and all exposed will doubt
less prevent its spread and people
need have no cause for alarm
Mrs. j L. Westbrook of Port Jer-
Wis is still seriously i'll. A week ago
she underwent an operation for
strangulated hernia and since then
has not gaired the strength her
many friends had hoped TO see.
Ex-Sherif John NJ. Hoffman has
bought the farm lately owned by
Clarinda Cole, deceased, in Ding
man township, known as the Jas.
Quinn place, and will build a house
and remove there this spring.
Over in Montague township, N.
j., the Citizens ticket, headed by
George N. Cole. and George Court
right for Justices of the peace, was
elected. The next election and town
meeting will be held at the Brick
house.
Erastus Slauson died at his home
in Port Jervis Sunday morning.
Mr.. slauson was an old an honored
citizen of Port Jervis and has from
time to time been intimately con-
neoted with the growth and inn
provements of the town. He was
widely known throughout this Sec
tion of country.
A c. E. and missionary social
we're held ia the parlors of the
Presbyterian church Thursday eve-
ming, the object being to further so
oial intercourse among young and
old and to give all an opportunity
to bring in their dues for the mis-
sionary fund at the same time and
thus save labor Of collecting in the
old way from house to house by
collector.
Harry s. Angle, who has been as
sistant postmaster here. has secured
situation with the New York Sun
and will assume his duties the first
week in April Having had consid-
cradle newspaper experience he is
well qualified for such work and no
doubt the Sun will shine vet bright
er for all with his assistance. f. B.
Thral is now occupying the place
in tho postofice vacated by him.
P. n. Bournique, who advertised
lost dog last week, found him in
the possession Of his real owner.
Mr.. Bournique bought the dog Of
some Port Jeryis parties last fall up
at Brink Pond and supposed he
owned him but George Lukey, who
happened here a few days ago, rec
ognized the setter as one that had
1 been stolen from him and according
1 ~ recovered his property. Mr.. Bour-
nlque has bought the dog again, this
time from his real owner and no
doubt has a good title.
Dress making in all branches
Win go to the house or do the work
at home Address MARY LUDWIG.