Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
MATAMORAs.

hon. William II. DimmiCk OF
Honesdale called on relatives IN
AIatamoras Wednesday. He was in
attendance at the funeral Of the
late s. o. Dimmiok.
Professor and Mrs. z. H Lomsche,
who have been absent from Mata-
moras some time, have returned
and are guests Of Mrs. Lomsche's
aren't g, Michael Nissan.
Joseph q. Huntington, an aged
and respected resident of Matamor-
as, died at his home after two
weeks illness Of pneumonia and
grip. He was born near Monticello,
April IA, 1891, and lacked, therefore,
but few days Of being 80 years old.
Theodore Durant, a carpenter en-
ployed by the Erie railroad COM
pany, received severe injuries while
standing on the platform OF the
Erie station at ShohoIa Saturday
afternoon last, and it will be some
time before he viii be able TO resume
work. When he was hurt, two en-
ployes were engaged in handling a
large section Of a new icebox. One
of the men let go in order TO take
care Of horse that appeared fright
ened at a passing train, and the box
toppled over, striking Mr., Durant.
His leg was dislocated, and the ankle
was sprained.
Geo. Keyes and family, who have
been living on McCollum street, this
village for some time, will change
their residence soon, to a cottage
on River street. It is a very pretty
location on the banks of the Della.
ware.
The Matamoras friends of Miss
Leila Young are pleased to hear
that she contemplat0s giving a mus
icale on the evening of April 10th,
at the Deerpark Club Hall. This
little lady is a musical wonder. All
her friends here will greet her on
on that evening.
The L. G. U. connected with Hope
church will hold its annual Easter
shipper at Prescott's Hall, on the
evening of April 14th. A souvenir
in the form of a chicken will be pre-
sented to each person taking supper.
Work is progressing nicely on st.
Joseph's reotory. The foundation
is being laid. Gentlemen from
Lackawaxen, Parker's Glen and
Shohola have it in charge.
The G. E. society connected with
Hope church will hold a busines
meeting and social Friday evening
at the home of Misses Maggie and
Jennie Hilferty on Washington st.
An Easter supper under the aus
picies of the L. A. s. conpected with
Epworth church will take place on
Thursday evening, April 10th, at
church parlors. Very pretty Easter
souvenirs will be presentad to each
person taking supper. The ladies
are making great preparations for
this supper. Every one is welcome
to attend.
Mrs. D. Lord and Mrs. Emaline
Lord and son, Clarence, all of Hale's
Eddy, N. Y, who have been the
guests of Ed. Lord and wife, return
ed home on Sunday.
Rev. o. J. Shoop will be returned
to Epworth church another year.
His friends in Matamoras and con-
gregation are very much pleased
with the good news.
The Blue Ribbon Society connect
ed with Hope church will meet on
Friday afternoon at $50 O'Clock,
after school hours, at the home Of
Mrs. John Simpson, on Cookson st.
All are requested TO be present.
George sWasl,er and family will
leave Matamoras soon and will be
located at Wldwick, N. J.
John Davis has left bis residence
on Washington street, and is now
living on Ponnsylvania avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop have changed
their residence. They now occupy
the cottage recently vacated by John