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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Normal Authors

An excellent criterion of the intel
lectuaI strength of the faculty of the
East Stroudsburg Normal School is
the reception their works as authors
has met with at the hands of the edu-
cational public. Ever since the school
was founded it has been the aim of
the trustees to secure most compe-
tent instructors and most commend
able progress has been made in that
direction.
Prof. Kemp who last year assumed
the principalship has been signally
successful thus far. His reputation
as a skillful teacher and as a person
of excellent attainments was well
known throughout the district and
has largely b,en instrumental in plac-
ing the East Stroudsburg Normal to
the front. His scholarship has how
ever recently received wider recogni-
tiOn than a mere Normal School Dis
trict or even state fame. His work,
History Of Education; lately published
by the j. B. Lippincott Co. has been
adopted as a text book on that sub
ject by several states and is acknowl-
edged by all educators asan authority.
Prof. Sandt has recently copyright
ed an herbarium for the use of
students of botany. The reception
this has met from teachers of that
science stamps him as one thoroughly
familiar with the subject. Nor is his
popularity with students less than his
abilities as teacher or his attachments.
In one short term he asserted both to
the thorough satisfaction of all, pu-
pills and officials,
Prof. Higley is the third teacher
who is about to ask consideration
from educators through publication.
AS is well known he is the popular
teacher in mathematics and is now
preparing and soon will print tablets
for review and examination work in
tended to break up the habit pupils
have Of coaching one another. Some-
thing in this line is badly needed in
Graded and Normal schools and we
hope the professor will solve the
problem of how to prevent it or min
imize it.-Monroe Democrat.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Historical Society Meeting

The fifteenth annual meeting Of
the Minisink Valley Historical
society held at the Fowler House,
Port Jervis, Monday was largely
attended. After the business meet
ing the guests, eighty in number,
repaired to the dining room where
an excellent dinner was served. G.
F. Van Inwegen as toast master was
in a happy vein and acquitted him
self with much credit. Rev. T. H.
McKensie read an appropriate min
ute on the death of the late presi
dent, Rev. s. w. Mills, and DR.. a.
G. Berg of Ellenville followed in a
few we'll chosen remarks. Hon. w
S. Bennett of New York proved
himself a ready and witty speaker
and Rev. w. E. Foote of the Port
Jervis Baptist church made a schol-
arly address on some of Washing
tons traits. Geo. M. Gordon gave
an interesting talk on the situation
In the Philippines, from whence he
recently returned, and Alfred Mar.
vim, Esq, read a very humorous and
we'll prepared paper on the customs
of former centuries. The several
speakers were entertaining and
instructive and we're listened to with
marked attention. Altogether it
was an enjoyable event. Among
those present was James Easton OF
Otisville, N Y, who, though bear
ing the burden of eighty years, is
we'll preserved and an enthusiastic
member, Hon. Jacob Klaer and
J. H. Van Etten were guests from
| Milford.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
A psmooratio cand,daes

The statement that Judge Parker
is to be the democratic presidential
candidate with the backing of the
trusts and unlimited money for the
campaign is hardly ingenious enough
to be credited. Certain professional
politicians are antagonistic to the
president as are also many Of the
trust interests which have not been
pleased with the presidents aggres-
sive demands for antitrust legisla-
tiOn. But Mr.. Roosevelt himself
could want nothing better than an
opposing candidate backed by Wall
street, and whatever punishment the
trusts contemplate melting out to the
president for his temerity in interfer-
ing with their operations, 1t is evident
that they will be careful not to pub
lish their program broadcast to the
country.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

NO H.
The RAMBlER'S plcKlNGs

Last Sunday was the first fair
Sunday this year.
The birthday of the father Of this
country was observed here by the
business places closing at noon.
Last Sunday considerable mum.
Der enjoyed sleighrides Some in
dulged also in some very reckless
driving,
The Hatohet society came out
better than they thought they would.
Among the visitors in town the
fore part of the week were
John Gourlay, Robert Terwilliger,
Vivian struthers and Mrs. Hannah
Roe.
Ed Boyd and John A. Watts took
in the New York excursion last
Monday.
Miss Della Gavoille spent this
week in Newark and New York.
Give some people a finger and
soon they will take the whole hand.
The Misses Lily and Mamie Van
Tassel and Willie Van Tassel visited
friends in Sussex county the past
week.
How about those weddings? The
boys are getting tired waiting.
Port Jervis is bound to keep up to
the procession. Another murder is
laid up against that peaceable village.
Now the question is, "When the
ground for the proposed new school
building is located, how many will
be satisfied?"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Thomas Sykes Of Philadelphia is
in town this week.
Mrs. r. ". Reid is visiting in
Brooklyn, N. Y, this week.
Thomas McMurray of New York
visited his son here this week.
Valentine Hipsman Of Shohola
was here Monday on business affairs.
Rev. e. NJ. smead was in New
York a few days the first of the
week.
j G. Van Gordon, Esq, of Mata-
moras greeted ecquaintances in town
Wednesday.
Dr.. G. w. Roberts and wife of
Scranton we're here this week for a
couple Of days
Elk County Superintendent George
Sawyer of Mill Rift called on friends
here Wednesday
Vivian Struthors of New York
was a guest with his parents over
the recent holiday.
Charles Nobs of Newark spent a
few days this week at his Dingman
township residence.
Miss Bertha Kleinhans, after
several days spent with friends here,
returned home Monday.
Mrs. J. H. Van Etten left town
Wednesday te attend the funeral of
her mother which occurs today.
Robert Terwilliger, Harold Thorn
ton and George Beach of New York,
former Milford boys, paid brief
visits in town this week.
Miss Bertha Williamson of Branch
vile visited with friends in town
this week. She was accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. A N. Roe.
George R. Bull, Esq, was ad-
mitted Monday to practice in the
supreme court. TIE motion for his
admission was made by Hon. Henry
Wilson of Honesdale.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS

Ernest Rigny, it is said, will
engage in the watch and clock re-
pairing business here this spring.
The annual election for officers Of
the Hook and Ladder company will
be held at the Borough Building,
Friday evening, March 9Th.
John T. Palmer has just been
appointed post master at Strouds-
burg, succeeding J. G, Bensihger,
whose term expired last June.
Sheriff Gregory Monday sold the
property of julius Bornkau, 447
acres in Delaware, to E. S. Wolfe
for e446, and that Of the Zoellner's
in Shohola to Otto Zoellner for S576.
Geo. R. Bull, Esq, went Monday
to Philadelphia to be present at the
argument of the case of the common
wealth vs.. Charles Hazen which
Will be heard in the Supreme court
this week.
The attendance at the supper of
The HatChet society last Friday
evening was not quite so large as in
former years. Those present, how
ever, had an evening of thorough
satisfaction and enjoyment. The
l. ..r1.... an
George Dauman, Jr., contemplates
becoming a Jersey farmer this spring
and is purchasing stock, implements
and other utensils to carry on the
business. There is no doubt of his
success, because added to his thoro
knowledge of the business he has also
push and energy.
Typhoid fever is epidemic at
Cornell University and there have
been eleven deaths. The cause is
attributed to contamination of the
drinking water. DR.. W. l.. Cudde-
back of Port Jervis, whose two sons
were inmates of the university,
brought them home last Monday.
Richard Hotties, a guard in the
cell of Charles Grether at Strouds-
burg, was accidently shot in the leg
last Sunday morning. Thinking he
heard a noise he reached for his
revolver when the weapon fell to
the floor and was discharged, the
ball entering his right leg near the
ankle.
President indications are that the
republican state convention for the
nomination of candidates for auditor
general, state treasurer and two
judges of the superior court will be
held at Harrisburg Wednesday, May
9th. The usual custom in "ofl
years" has been to hold the conven.
ton in August, but the reason for
the earlier meeting is said to be the
contemplated absence of several
prominent members of the state
committee. Probably going fishing
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Senatorial Filibusting

a new turn was given the Panama
canal matter the other day when
Senator Quay the leader of the state
hood fight commenced a filibuster
against this treaty. When the senate
went into executive session it was
that Senator Morgan would
continue his speech against the treaty.
The senator from Pennsylvania
however, took the floor, his desk
piled high with documents, and began
his filibustering by having the clerk
read the constitution of Columbia.
While the clerk droned out the un-
interesting details of the constitution,
Senator Morgan leaned back in his
chair study of contentment and
qualification at the sight of the
Pennsylvania fightercoming to hisaid.
Senator Quay's explanation of his
action was that he felt himself the
victim of sharp practice. He entered
into the agreement to allow the
Panama treaty to be pushed, on the
strength Of representations that the
option of the United States upon the
Panama property was in imminent
danger Of expiring. 1t was later
found that there was no danger Of
expiration Of the option and therefore
no necessity for immediate action
upon the canal treaty.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Real Estate Transfers

Sarah @. Westbrook to John c..
Westbrook, Jr., and wife, lots on 3rd
and Ann streets, Milford borough,
$4,000.
James W. Quick, treasurer, to G..
II. Rowland, 1O1 acres, George Till,
No. 6, Lackawaxen.
]. NJ. Van Akin, treasurer, to
same, 60 acres, same land.
Chas. r Biddis, treasurer, to same,
4s acres, Thos. Virgins, No. 5,
Lackawaxen.
John NJ. Van Akin to SAME, 8
deeds, 1O4 acres, Thos. Virgins, go
acres, George Morton, No. 4, 80 acres
NJ. Sheridan.
Chas. r. Biddis, treasurer, tosame,
80 acres, John Malone, Laekawaxen.
Annie Yennie ct al. to James w.
Lauer, lots 755 1855, Milford borough,
1850.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Pennsylvania's Rank

Pennsylvania is not only far be-
hind several other states in the
amount Of salary paid teachers and
also twenty seventh down in the
list in point of illiteracy, but she
also falls far short in the amount ap-
propriated for her school Of agricul-
tuFe. There are seven states max
ing far larger appropriations for
this purpose. Minnesota leads with
S347, 500 and our own keystone
state foots the list with only $27, 600.
It would seem that our educational
showing for some reason is allowed
TO compare very unfavorablY with
that of many newer and less wealthy
states.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Legacy Of Inc Crib

Is often a rundown system.
Weakness, nervousness, lack Of ap-
petite, energy and ambition, with
disordered liver and kidneys often
follow an attack Of this wretehed
disease. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic,
blood purifier aud regulator Of stom-
ach, liver and kidneys. Thousands
have proved that they wonderfully
strengthen the nerves, build up the
system, and restore to bealth and
good spirits after an attack of grip.
If suffering, try them. Only Soc.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
all druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
saved Her chIIdls La

"In three weeks our chubby little
boy was changed by pneumonia al
most to a skeleton, " writes Mrs. W.
Watkins, Of Pleasant City, y. "a
terrible cough set in. that, in spite
Of a good DOCTORS treatment for
several weeks, grew worse every
day. We then used DR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and our
darling was soon sound and we'll.
We are sure this grand medicine
saved his life. Millions know it's
the only sure cure for coughs. colds
and al lung diseases. All druggists
guarantee satisfaction. 500 and g..
Trial bottles free.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

From our Matamoras Correspondent.
Leah c., wife of Soveryne Krau-
ter, died at her home in Owego, N
Y, Monday, Feb. %, of complioa-
tion of diseases, aged about 45 years
Her husband and one daughter,
Mrs. J. w. Vanatta, of Springfield,
Ct, survive. She is also survived
by seven sisters and three brothers,
She was a devoted Christian lady
and beloved and respected by her
friends and neighbors. She was a
daughter of the late Jacob p Dewitt
of this township and is the first of a
family of eleven children to pass
away. She married in Milford and
resided there several years, after
wards living here and in Port
Jervis. Finally Owego, where her
husband is connected with large
piano factory, became her home.
The funeral occurred Wednesday and
interment at Owego.
Mrs. G. B. Qnick of Quicktovn,
Mrs. Mary Bartlett of Port Jervis
and Mrs. Harriet Pray of this place,
sisters, attended her obsequies.
Mrs. Krauter spent some time
here last summer with her sister,
Mrs. H. 1. Courtright while under
going an operation at the Port
Jervis sanitarium for cancer of the
breast.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
overoomes eravitatiOn

Alice, a young daughter Of Lun-
delius of Port Jervis, is astounding
medical minds by her wonderful
power in overcoming the laws of
mechanics. II she places her hand
on a strong man It is impossible for
him to lift her from the floor and it
is said that in this manner she over
came the combined efforts Of three
men. The theory is that she brings
her will power into harmony with
that of the person who attempts to
raise her, thus destroying his in
dividuality. Other remarkable at
tributes are credited to her touch,
such as healing and the control OF
pain.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

The most complicated situation
since the flibuster on the Lodge bill
now exists in the senate and threat
ems the defeat of the Panama and
Cuban treaties and even an extra
session of congress. Senator Morgan,
who is welded to the idea of con-
struoting the Isthmian canal by the
Nicaraguan route, is determined to
defeat the Colombian treaty and is
openly filibustering to that end. He
has already made a phenomenal
record, having used more than 200,-
600 words in his argument against
the convention without showing
signs of fatigue. Senator Quay,
exasperated by his failure to secure
a date for vote on his statehood
bill, has joined forces with Mr..
Morgan, and other disgruntled sen.
ators are contributing more or less
TO the filibuster The situation is
still further emphasized by the
uneauivocal announcement of the
president that in case either of the
treaties mentioned fails of ratiiica
ton he will call the senate in extra
session. Unless a solution of the
present difficulty is arrived at an
early date an extra session of con.
gress will be necessitated.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
10 Looate New school House

Pursuant to a request of the di-
rectors of the independent school
district a number of citizens attend
ed a meeting at the court house
Wednesday to discuss the question
of location of the proposed new
school house. After organization
and discussion an informal vote was
taken on three sites suggested, re-.
sulting in 6 for Catharine street,
or where the building now is, for
Ann street, opposite the NJ E.
church, and 1s for the lots corner of
Hartford and Fifth. A committee
consisting of H. B. Wells, E. Warner,
c. o Armstrong, Thos. Armstrong,
}. II. Van Etten and G. w. Bull was
likewise appointed to further as
certain public sentiment in the
matter and to meet with the board
in An advisory capacity to assist in
settling the question.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

The wonderful activity Of the new
century is shown by an enormous
demand for the worlds best work
ers - DR.. Kings New Life Pills
For constipation, sick headache, bill
ious ness. or any trouble of stomach,
liver or kidneys they unrivaled
Only 25c at an drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post office at Milford for
the week ending Feb. %, 1908:
Mrs John Wismer, Geo Gehver,
Rev. A. NJ. HIggens, d. A. Martuny,
S. J. Shoemaker, S. NJ. Stevens.
Persons claiming the above will
please say Advertised" and give
date of this list.
CHARLES LATfuMoRE, P. NJ.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
oheap Ratea 10 the Weat

Now is the time to go west, as the
Erie ticket Office, Port Jervis, is
prepared to sell tickets to any Pacific
coast point daily until May 1, 1908,
at the low rate Of $50 Remember
this when contemplating a trip to
the far west. 3 20
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

supervisors-T. Ferry Port, Geo.
Miller.
School directors-Jeffry w. Smith,
p. B. Clark, Mrs. Sarah Miller.
Overseers pOor-P. b. Clark 2
years, NJ. C. Smith year.
Constable-George Miller.
Clerk-P. b. Clark.
Auditor-M. Cortright.
Judge election. w. Smith.
Inspeetors-P, Van Why, w. j.
Smith.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

Schools a Center Of Educational Life
The public school should be the
center of educational life of the
community in which it is located.
Especially should this be true in
rural districts. Here should be
found the public library for the use
of all 4; here the educational extern
sion courses should draw the old
and the young here may literary
and social meetings be held which
will tend to uplift the mental, social
and spiritual life of the people.
Freed from the rAvenous influence
of partisan politics, untouched by
the narrowness of rigid sectarian-
ism, the public school should become
the real center of the broader in
tellectual life, the educator of men
and women beyond the school age
as we'll the guide of childhood
and youth - National Edncatial
Association.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
PovERr1E PART1E
An Old Time Gathering to be Held
at Dingman's Ferry

whittier he be great or small"
Ye womenne must wear ye cotton
gown and apron or equally befitting
apparel Ye menne must wear We
plain attire. Such menne as do
bedeck themselves with gold watch,
chain or brooade tie, shall pay fine
of five cents. Ye manne and We
womanne who shall appear at such
partie in garments most suitable
snail partake of ye supper free of
compensation.
These rules shall be inforced by
ye select committee, who will like.
wise introduce strangers and also
befriend ye bqshful menne. In We
dining room crullers, cookies and
ginger nuts will be served with coffee.
These be ye fines for womenue
No apron, 2 cents caring, plain, 5
cents; diamond caring, 10 cents ;
wolledress, old, 5 cents wolledress,
new, 6 cents; trimmed apron, 3
cents; finger rings, plain, cents
diamond set, 10 cents silk dress, 10
cents evening dress, 25 cents.
These be ye fines for MEME
Whitelhandkerchiefs, 5 cents mus
tache, full grown, cents; hair
creased 3 cents. All ye other fines
will be IN ye spirit of ye hard times.
Ye select committee of young
womenne will make change for ye
bashful young MEME.
Come, come one and all.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

TO Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. An druggists refund the money
If it fails 70 cure. E. W. Groves
signature e on each box, 25c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

The president, whose capacity for
details seems to be unlimited,
brought to the attention of his
cabinet, at its last meeting, the
delay which has attended the con-
struction of naval vessels already
authorized and the deterioration in
the target practice records recently
returned to the navy department.
Mr.. Roosevelt is an urgent advocate
Of a large navy and is in entire
sympathy with the movement to
establish a systematic program for
its increase. With regard to the
delay In construction, he ascer-
tained that it was chiefly due to the
strike Of the employees Of the steel
trust and to strikes in the ship yards
Of constructors but his insistcnt
questioning revealed the fact that
the navy department was also parti-
ally to blame because Of the lack Of
uniformity in its designs for vessel
fittings. This Secretary hoody
announced had been remedied.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

Mrs. Roosevelt has just received
a courteous note from the ladies at
Dallas, Texas, to whom she sent the
much talked of handkerchief 1t
reads as follows; "The Dallas Free
Kindergarten Association desire to
thank you for your kind remem-
brance by which they we're enabled
to realize the magnificent sum Of
1921 for their building fund. Your
gift netted more than any other
contribution, the proceeds of the
entertainment being more than
50 500. ] wish, also, to express my
personal appreciation of your
prompt response to my request.
Yours faithfully, I. s. Galloway. "
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
Buoklen's Arniea salve

The best and most famous COM
pound in the world to conquer aches
and kill pains. Cures cuts, heals
burns and bruises. subdues infiam-
nation, masters piles. Millions Of
boxes sold yearly. Works wonders
in b0ils, ulcers, felons, skin erup-
items. Il cures or no pay. 25c at
all drug store.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27
OBITUARY
Deaths Of Mrs. A. M. Kanouse and
Mrs. Leah @ Krauter

Mrs. Amanda NJ. Kanouse, widow
of the late Rev. Peter Kanouse of
Sussex, formerly Deckertown, New
Jersey, died Tuesday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs j E. Jones,
with whom she has resided for
several years, at Nameless, Va.
She had enjoyed excellent health
until within a few days ago, when
pneumonia and a train of ills Incl
dent to age, she was considerably
past ninety years, overcame her
vigorous constitution and wonderful
vitality.
She is survived by three daugh-
ters, Dora, wife of j. E. Jones of
Nameless, Va, Mrs j. II. Van
Etten of this place, Mrs Aaron Dean
of Railway, N j., and one son,
William H., of Seattle, Washington.
The funeral win take place today,
Friday. at Sussex, N. j., and inter-
ment in the cemetery there. A
more extended obituary will appear
next week.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

The scratch of a pin may cause
the loss Of limb or even death
when blood poisoning results from
the injury All danger Of THE may
be avoided, however, by promptly
applying Camberlain's Pain Balm,
1t is an antiseptic and unequalled as
a quick healing liniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by
Balch & Son, Matamoras, all general
stores "a Pike county,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-27

An agreement on the anti-anarchy
bill, which was left in conference at
the close of the last session, has
been accomplished. As it now
stands the measure provides the
death penalty for killing the presi-
dent or his legal successors. An
attempt to do so will merit hanging
or Imprisonment of not less than
ten years. Any one who aids, ad-
vises or abets such killing shall be
deemed a principal offender. Any
one who advocates the killing of
any officer of a civilized govern
ment, other than the United States,
shall be fined not more than IS, 900
or imprisoned for not more than
twenty years or both. No person
holding anarchistic views shall be-
come a naturalized citizen of the
United States.