Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-03-07
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den on the Prelmore farm in Mon
tague was largely attended on the
25 ult. Despite the steady down
pour the seekers after bargains
bravely stood their ground until the
sale was over.
The musicale of Mrs. Dr. Hughes
on the ge ult. was we'll patronized
and the receipts were quite $50
I shall not particularize but will say
that each performer did exceedingly
we'll and the pieces rendered were
loudly applauded
Opinion on the merits and de-
merits Of the Travis case up in
Montague are being freely discussed.
But town meeting is at hand and
the question Of who shall fill the
Offices IS dropping the Travis case
ont Of sight. However, politics IS
not heating up very much yet and
may the best man win
The marriage of William Bevan to
Miss Emma Mering took place on
the 26 ult at the residence of the
bride in Walpaok. It is rumored
that Mr. Bevan will go to farming
this spring
notice that some American
newspapers are inclined to find
fault that we are OVERRIDING the
matter in feting Prince Henry Of
Prussia so much. Well, it is a
satisfaction to know that when
our officials undertake to spread
themselves in the way Of giving a
prince a good time they can do il
better than any other country ant
we are doing just that.
The dance at the Hainesvilie hote
on Thursday evening drew quite 6
crowd but the bad conditions of the
roads deferred many from attend
ing.
Word was received here on Satur
day that the little son of Franl
McKeeby bad died Of measles at the
hospital in New York About tw,
weeks ago little Frank was taken t,
the hospital and after a carefu
examination the doctors assure,
Mrs, McKeeby that her son could b
cured. But measles broke out il
the hospital and his weakened frame
could not withstand the disease
Mrs. McKeeby arrived at home or
Monday evening with the body.
Some time ago the Pennsylvania
railtoad formulated a pension sys
tenn for its aged and Worn GU
employees and l am glad to note tha
the D., L. & w. has followed tn
excellent example set by the forme
road, and it certainly must benefi
the road by having good men iron
trackmen to engineer.
Mrs. Mary A. Lifts of this tow
died on Feb. % and on March /, jus
one week later the Prudential in
surance company of Newark pai
her heir the Insurance. on her life il
that company This is certainl
prompt and Is praiseworthy on tn
part of the company The amour
paid is sos.
Blue birds were seen here on SAT
urday last and robins on Monday
but l am afraid they will find prett
cold weather little later on.
: "The oonstitutionality of the Ro
lake and park bill was argued befor
the New Jersey Supreme court on
day last week. A decision will nc
be given on the matter until 'opin
ion day in June next, so says tn
Sussex Independent. 1t is sati.
faction to know that something
being done nnd that the questio
win soon be settled one way or til
other.
The heavy rains Of the past wee
3 have washed the roads so badly
places that they are almost i'm
passable The committee shoul
order the oyerseer to repair them Z
once OF at least make them safe fC
the travelling public. 81 500 is I'll
! amount asked for roads this yea
and it will need that amount, if ns
more.
The Bevans creamery will ope
for business about April 1, an
fromwhat ! hear will be MOI
/ generally patronized than it wa
last year Now If that d. v. R I
J viii only hurry up and con
. through we viii be right in It.