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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
ADJOURNED COURT
Not a Large Volume Of Business
Transacted, but Some Of
Importance

At an adjourned court held We'd
nesday, Aug. 10, before President
Judge Erdman and Associates Engle-
hart and Brown the following bust
ness was transacted
Estate Peter A. L. Quick, deceased.
Petition for inquest in partition
Same awarded.
Estate Maria L. Peters, deceased.
Petition of children of S. d. Mott for
guardian. Edwin T. Peters appoint
ed. Bond in $780,
Petition of citizens of Westfall for
public road at Rosetown from county
bridge to small bridge by way of
Hickory Grove Hotel. Frank Schorr,
Geo. r Quick and j. II. Ryder
appointed viewers.
Martin G. Cortright appointed
collector Of taxes IN Porter town
ship.
Louis H. Wagner VS.. H. L. Came.
Rule on plaintiff to file bill Of
particulars within IS days.
Estate Carl M. Kelly, deceased
Petition of D. B. Allen, guardian OF
Carl f. Kelly, to invest $1,000.
Estate Harriet Koch, deceased.
Petition for rule on sheriff to pay
over surplus monies to Annie Car
Tough, executrix. Rule to show
cause granted
Court rose.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
A Grand Wheat Crop

Kansas has just finished har-
vesting the greatest wheat crop
ever raised in any state. It's record
in 1901 was phenomenal but that
has been exceeded this year by ten
million bushels. The heavy rains
killed off, for this year, the Hessian
fly and the grain has hardened into
as perfect wheat as is possible to
secure. A binder win cut twelve
acres a day and it takes three men
to run it, At this rate it required
Al, 900 men to harvest the five and a
half, and over, million acres Of
wheatin ten days. Only this country
is equal to raising such a crop and
furnishing the men and women, for
they helped, and machinery to
gather it so expeditiously,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
A Lumber Dealer Fails.

The many friends of F. w. Ellen
berger, the Monroe county lumber
dealer, will regret to learn that he is
in financial difficulty and has asked
his creditors for an extension of
time to meet his obligations. He
has been unfortunate and suffered a
severe loss recently by a fire which
destroyed his saw mill and a large
quantity of manufactured lumber.
Though his liabilities are large he
takes a hopeful view of the situation
and expresses his firm conviction,
that if given time, he will be able to
weather his adversities and pay all
his creditors in full. He is generous
with his friends, an energetic bust
ness man, and spends large sums
annually giving employment tc
many individuals. 1t is hoped he
will be able to successfully tide over
his troubles.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
copr. office lllos
The RAMBLER'S PIcKINes
What is more changeable than the
weather?

What is more changeable than the
weather.
Big time at the Driving Park
tomorrow afternoon. Even a guide
less wonder will be on exhibition.
Some of the boys are so struck on
ball playing they think of nothing
else.
Well the Mott street bridge IS
completed at last and when the
rustic wing walls are finished, it
looks as if the work might stand for
some time.
Which is most pleasantP a touch
of pleurisy or lumbagoP
The weather man must have hae
a grudge against the ladies of the
Presbyterian as we'll as the Episco-
PM church. L rained on both nights
of their fairs. The Catholics Jared
no better Now we win see what
kind of weather our Methodist
friends have for their fair.
Our sidewalks are hardly wide
enough now at times. When you
meet four or five persons walking
abreast and they refuse to break
their rank, you either have to be
rude OF step into the gutter.
Brother Warren of Sandyston
delights in linging slurs at us over
here. The idea of a Milfordite
driving through Sandyston at 2.15
clip, Great Scott there isn't
horse over here can do that.
Next week if the weather is fav-
orable all roads VIII lead to Port
Jervis where that wide awake vii
lage will hold its annual street fair.
The management as usual has pro-
vided attractions to please the young
as we'll as the old.
Where does the Pike county fair
come IMP
Chas. B. Staples, Esq, and Fred
Eilenberger we're in town Wednes-
day
Any one wishing to see apple BIOS
SONS in August can do so in ]. E.
Boyd's yard on Broad street.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
Tramps in Jail
Court rose.

Two tramps giving the names of
William Brayzier-and William
Southard were brought here by
Constable Kelly Monday night and
lodged in Jail on a commitment from
Henry Dewitt, Esq, of Lackawaxen.
They are charged with breaking
open car near Glen Eyre and with
taking from a box in it two pairs of
shoes. They no doubt will be steady
guests at the stone hotel until
October.
In such matters, arising through
the railroad, can be felt the relief
afforded by the payment of part
of the Erie bonus to the county, but
if our member had been equal to the
situation whom the bill appropriat-
ing it passed we might have shared
it with Susquehanna in proportion
to the miles of track in the county
and not in proportion to the assessed
value of real estate.
However, it is a blessing to know
that the county is always represent
cd by a good democrat if he is good
for nothing else.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
oolleotions Of school a.

It is now made the duty Of all
collectors of school tax, on or before
the tenth day of each and every
month, afterhe receives the duplicate,
to deliver to the secretary of the
school board a signed statement show
ing the names Of all persons from
whom he has collected tax, TO and
including the last day Of the preced
ing month, the amount collected from
each and the date and the amount
uncollected upon the duplicate, anC
shall pay over on or before the saiC
tenth day Of each and every montf
to the treasurer all taxes so collected
less his commissions.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
A Good Entertainment

The Montauk Ladies quartet gave
a fine entertainment in Browns
Hall Monday evening and their
merits deserved far better reoog-
milton in the way of an audience
than was accorded them. Their
musical attainments are of a high
order and they rendered their solos
and quartets IN a most excellent
manner. Probably had publicity
been given the affair, the result
would have been far more gratifying
to the singers. Pasteboard posters
illegibly lettered are too tiresoine in
these days to attract attention and a
performance is often gaugsd by the
public by the methods its managers
follow to make it known. If it is
not worth advertising it is not
worth paying to see or hear, Is the
usual comment, but in this case il
was unjust to the ladies.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS

Ed. Hanoe caught a carp Monday
which weighed % pounds.
We are in receipt Of an invitation
to attend the great Changers Picnic
Exhibition at Williams Grove
August 94-29
The sale of the Quinn lots on
Catharine street TO Mrs. N. G. Pal
mer was made through j. G. Cham
berlain, real estate agent.
Mrs. William McCowen is adding
porch to her residence on George
street, which will greatly improve
its convenience and comfort.
Ryman and Wells store is a very
busy place these days. Their fine
stock of notions, souvenirs and fancy
goods attracts the ladies in crowds.
Farmers Institutes will be held in
Pike county this year on the follow
ing dates, at Milford Dec. 30th, and
at Dingmans Ferry Dec. 31st, and in
Monroe county at Shawnee Jan. 1-2,
and at Brodheadsville Jan. As 1904.
BY the breaking down of a balcony
on which was large number of
people witnessing a base ball game
at Philadelphia last Saturday eleven
persons we're either killed outright
or have since died, and many were
severely injured.
James B. Cuddeback of Port Jer-
Wis, a former resident of this place,
suffered a broken leg and other
injuries Monday night from his
horse which was "oast" in its stall
In its efforts to get up the horse fell
upon him and injured him.
A Scranton court has decided that
the conviction of Carrie Nation for
selling hatchets was illegal, and she
proposes now to sue the city for
$50, 900 damages. She ought to
recover, and perhaps the lesson
would teach other municipalities to
let her alone.
Joseph Letwak, a Polander, was
found early Wednesday morning
lying along the Erie tracts at Park
er's Glen with his head crushed.
| He was conveyed to the Port Jervis
hospital and died soon after. It is
not known in what manner he met
the injury.
1t is now made a misdemeanor in
this state to wilfully and maliciously
kill, MAIN or disfigure any horse,
cattle, dog or other domestic animal.
Of another person, or to administer
poison or expose poisonous substances
The act shall not apply to one killing
an animal found in the act of de
stroying any other domestic animal.
Howard Greening, it is reported
was arrested a few days ago a
Lackawaxen for ticket scalping aDt
wishing to make some arrangement
for bail, as he said, prevailed on th'
constable to allow him to go inside
a house from which he escaped anC
ran across the aqueduct to New
York state. He is yet at large anC
if the charge is true he would b
wise to take GreeIey's advice and g
west-and then stay there.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
Fish Basket Licenses

The Department Of Fisheries of
this state has sent out a circular
stating that it will recognize no
licenses for eel baskets in the Della
ware river and that 1t will be a
violation of navigation laws to erect
wing walls from shore to shore and
in such manner as to obstruct the
passage of boats up or down a public
stream.
Only the parties described in the
license are authorized to operate
an eel basket. If more than one
person is to operate one fish or eel
basket, each must secure n license.
Holders of licenses are advised tc
paint their names on the sides OF
their basket. Wardens and con-
stables will be instructed to destroy
ell baskets from which the bottoms
have not been removed between
sunrise and sunset and to arrest ths
owners. A net cannot be substituted
for a rack and falls.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
why oounterfeited

Did you ever see a counterfeit ten
dollar bill?
Yes.
Why was it counterfeitedP
Because it was worth counter
feihng
Was the ten dollar bill to blame9
No.
Did you ever see a scrap Of brown
paper counterfeited2
No.
Why not?
Because is not worth counter
feitjng.
Did you ever see a counterfeit
Christian?
Yes, lots of them.
Why was he counterfeited?
Because he was worth counter
feiting.
Was he to blame for being ooun-
terfeited?
No.-Bethany Tdings.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
only a Mask

Many are not being benefited by
the summer vacation as they should
be. Now, Notwithstanding much
outdoor life, they are little if any
stronger than they we're. The tan
on their faces is darker and makes
them look healthier, but it is only a
mask They are still nervous, easily
tired, upset by trifies, and they do
not eat nor sleep we'll. What they
need is what tones the nerves, per-
fects digestion, creates appetite, and
makes sleep refreshing, and that Is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, Pupils and
teachers generally will find the chief
purpose Of the vacation best sub
served by this great medicine which,
as we know, "builds up the whole
system.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
Painting County Bridges


Some member, probably more or
less acquainted with the methods of
county commissioners in the care and
painting of bridges, introduced at the
last session of the legislature and had
passed an act regulating the manner
in. which it should be done. The
drst section authorizes and requires
the com nissioners to have the county
bridges, which are constructed Of
steel or iron, painted, and the bolts of
same drawn as often as may be
necessary, the second section directs
that they shall during the month of
March of each year in which it may
be necessary to paint any of the
bridges and tighten the bolts thereof,
cause to be published in two news
papers of the county list of such
bridges, stating their location and
specifying the kind and quantity Of
paint to be used, and asking for
sealed bids for furnishing the material
and doing the work upon each
separate bridge, which bids shall be
opened on the first day of the follow
ing May or as soon thereafter as
practicable and the contract for
material and work upon each bridge
shall be given to the lowest and best
/ bidder.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
sohool nonds Awarded

AT a meeting Of the Directors of
the Independent School District Of
Milford held Saturday evening, that
being the time appointed for opening
bids for the bonds, the whole amount,
sl2, 600, was bid for and awarded to
Mrs. Sarah @, Westbrook, formerly
Of Dingmans Ferry. Her bid was
for the whole sum at par There
were no other bidders for the whole
amount.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
end Of Bitter Fiqhl

1.-TWO physicians had a long and
stubborn fight with an aboess on my
right lung writes j. f Hughes Of
Dupont, Pa. Fand gave me up
Everybody thought my time had
come. AS a last resort / tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for oonsump-
ton. The benefit ! received was
striking and was on my feet In q
few days. Now I've entirely regain.
ed my health. " It conquers all
Coughs. Colds and Throat and Lung
Troubles. Guaranteed by all drug
gists. Price SOC, land fi00. Irial
bottles free,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

A grievous vail oftimes comes as
q result Of unbearable pain from
over taxed organs. Dizziness, Back
ache, Liver complaint and oonstipa-
tion. But thanks to DR.. King s
New Life Pills they put an end to Il
all They are gentle but thorough.
Try them Only 25c. Guaranteed
by al druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
Tne Death Penalty

A little thing sometimes results in
death Thus a mere scratch, insig-
nificant cuts or puny boils have paid
the death penalty. tits wise to have
Bucklen's Arnioa Salve ever handy.
lbs the best Salve on earth and will
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores
Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only
25c, at an druggists
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

Entries Promise Good Sport Tomor-
Guideless Wonder Will
Exhibit

HAuAUAI
The races at the Driving Park
tomorrow will be we'll worth attend
ing. Several new and good horses
are entered and one of the attractions
will be King L., the guideless won
der, who will give exhibition trots
between heats. The entries aud
classes are as follows;
245 cLAss-PURsE $50
King B., b. g., Milford Syndicate.
Cyclone, b. g., Balmos, Port Jer-
Wis.
Prince B., b. g., Ketcham, Mata-
moras.
2.35 CLAss-PURsE $75
Topsy o., S. m, Kyle, Milford.
Dewey, b. g., H. sterns, Port
Jervis.
Polonius, b. g., Smith, Otisville.
Tricky, b. m, w B. Lawrence.
800 oLAss-PURsE $25
Maud, b. m, b. E. Brown.
Kitty B., b. m, Brown, Tristates.
Flora, b. m, Ferguson.
Cyclone, b. g., Balmos.
Gordon a., b. g., Lawrence.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

Reports received recently from
Bogota, 20 the effect that the Pana-
ma canal treaty will not be ratified
without amendment, are causing
the president and the friends Of the
Panama canal no little anxiety
President Roosevelt, as do most
persons sincerely IN favor of a canal
and familiar with all the conditions,
regard the Panama route as by
odds the most desirable for an inter
oceanic canal and up to this time
it has been believed that President
Marroquin would find a way to ef-
feet the ratification Of the treaty
It now appears that the representa-
tives of the transcontinental railway
companies have been doing yoeman s
work in Bogota and have succeeded
in pursuading the Colombians that
the treaty. as framed and ratified
by the United States, will prove
inimical to their interests. OF course
the slightest amendment will neces-
state the reconsideration by the
United States Senate, which recon.
sideration will be attended with as
great difficulty as was the ratifica-
tion. Senator Morgan of Alabama
declares that he has his guns primed
for another battle and that he can
talk even longer in opposition to the
acceptance of the proposed amend
ments than he did in oppositing the
ratification AS will be remembered,
only a special session with nothing
to prevent its lasting all summer
served to discourage the veteran
Alabamian last spring and he will
be quick to appreciate that with a
presidential campaign in prospect,
congress would be unwilling to pro-
long the approaching session for the
sake OF dozen canals. The senator
from Alabama also claims to have
secured even greater support than
he had last spring and in view of
this dubious prospect the president
and the officials of the state depart
ment are much discouraged.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

A scientist Of the department Of
agriculture has discovered that eating
peanuts causes drowsiness. Doubt
less a regular diet would induce coma.
We have always wondered what was
the matter with the peanut politicians
such as George Fred Williams of
Massachusetts,, Dave Hill Of New
York, Wellington Of Maryland, Lentz
Of Ohio and that class Of statesmen
who sink into oblivion at stated
intervals. This accounts for it.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office at Milford for
the week ending August Is. 1908:
Mrs. Daisy (2), Miss M. Rumel,
Miss Mandeline Sylvester %, Mrs.
Frances E. Seoaeld (2), Miss Nellie
F. Tearney, R. o. Crommelin, Rev.
J. X. Frud.
Persons claiming the above will
please say Advertised and give
date of this list.
CHARLES LATTEIoRE, p M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
Suicide Prevented

The startling announc sment that
a preventive of suicide had been
discovered viii interest many A
run down system or despOndency
invariably precede suicide and some
thing has been found that viii pre-
vent that condition which makes
suicide likely At the first thought
Of self destruction take Electric
Bittars It being a great tonic and
nervine viii strengthen the nerves
and build up the system. It's also
a great stomach, Liver and Kidney
regulator. Only 500 Satisfaction
guaranteed by an druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

1t is noticed that when the trusts
raise the wages Of employees they
usually in consequence increase the
price of their products. A little
study of the several advances, how
ever, usually discloses the fact that
the advance in cost Of the product to
the people has been several hundred
per cent above the advance in wages.
At the same time the people are
supposed to believe that the reason
that they have to pay more for the
things they use is because the labor
ing man has demanded an increase
in wages.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

Senator Aldrich and his colleagues
on the subcommittee Of the senate
committee of finance are again in
session, this time at Providence,
and will probable complete the
financial bill which will be reported
to the full committee and to the
senate early next session. Specu-
lation is rife as to the provisions of
the measure wbich will be framed
at Providence, but it would have
been difficult to select four members
of the senate who are close mouth
ed and it is doubtful if anything
more than conjecture will be pub
lished regarding the actual wording
of the measure before congress con-
gress convenes. OF course, it is
known that in "A general way Sen
ator Aldrich and his fellow members
of the committee favor the provis-
ions OF the former Aldrich bill, but
on the other hand, it is known that
they would meet with considerable
opposition in the house and the
problem which the subcommittee
will have to consider will be the
extent to which the original Aldrich
bill can be modified with a view tC
disarming the opposition of the
lower chamber.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

TO Cure Cold in One Day
Fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails TO cure. Il. W. Grove g
signature is on each box. 25c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

Out in Indiana an association Of
stockmen owns a male hog valued
at SIS, 900. There are some in the
east who value themselves at a
much higher figure ana they have
only two legs at that.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

Mr.. Carnegie's expressed desire
that the toiling masses should have
''more sweetness and more light" is
looked upon as a direct slap at Mr..
Hayemeyer and Mr.. Rockefeller.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14
One More Low Rate Excursion tc
Binrhnmton and Ross Park

One More Low Rate Excursion to
Binghamton and Ross Park
Sunday, August 10th, the Erie
Railroad Company will run another
OF its popular low rate excursions to
Binghamton and Ross Park. A
beautiful city and picturesque park.
A delightful ride and charming
scenery all the way. Let everyone
enjoy t. Special train win leave
Port Jervis at a. M. Fare round
trip only sli half fare for children,
Proportionate rates from other
stations.
Dispatches announce that the Wal
Street atmosphere has been cleared
up likewise some Of those who tried
TO get rich.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14

Katy-dids, forerunners Of frost,
are singing and in six weeks, if the
old saying is true, we may expect a
freeze.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-14


General Miles. after a long and
honorable career in the army of the
United States, retired from active
service last Saturday, having reach
ed the age limit, "a years. In bid
ding farewell to thearmy of which he
has been the general comnading"
for eight years. General Miles issued
q patriotic and eloquent valedictory
being distributed as general order
1876" Immediately on the retire
mont Of General Miles the president
appointed General s. B. M. Young
to succeed hun. This appointment
was tho occasion OF sincere disap-
pointment to many Of General Miles
friends who had hoped that he
might have the honor Of being the
last general commanding" that
position going ont Of existence on
August IS, when the new law pro-
viding for a general stall staff goes
into effect. General Young win be-
come chief Of the staff, a position
until he retires next January when
he is succeeded by General Chaffee.
The last general order issued by
General Miles was one prohibiting
the docking Of the tails, or mutila-
tion in other manner, of all army
horses. This applies to the horses
owned BY officers, notwithstanding
the fact that many officers buy and
pay for their own mounts, and it Is
believed that a general order to this
effect viii have a salutary result in
curtailing the practice throughout
the country. In this connection il
IS worthy Of note that President
Roosevelt has given his nearly sane
ton 20 a movement looking to tbs
estahlishmsnt OF a non-combataui
Bisbee daily review., 1903-06-07
Activity at Stage.

Harry B. Mccoy is in Bisbee from Stage on the road between here and Tombstone. He is doing some develop, ment work on his property situated eight miles from Bisbee.
 Development work has been in pro. gress for a couple of years and already over s4,0o0 worth of work has been done. This consists of shafts. The deepes: is 2 feet and shows a contact of porphvry and lime carrying some iron. The pay streak is 2S inches wide and carrys sl4.0O in free milling gold.
 Stage springs is well known over the entire section and has for years been 8 watering place or tbe Tombstone road The group is known as the Rock Island group and consists of urteeen claims
 Mir. Mccoy returns this morning ac' companied by couple of men who will be added to those already at work.
 Water can easily be developed and as a nice body of ore is blocked out it i: the intention to erect mill in the near future and add other machin ".