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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
THE GOOD ROADS QUESTION
Reasons Perhaps why Applications
for State Aid are not Being
More Freely Made

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Some comment is evoked IN the
papers because supervisors Of town
ships and county commissioners are
not more generally making applica.
tions for the state appropriation to
build good roads It is estimated by
the state engineer that a mile Of
road constructed according to re.
quirements will cost $5, 900, of which
the township must pay over $500.
OF course the regular road tax for
keeping roads in repair so that they
would be passable must also be
raised. Few, If any, townships in
this county could bear the burden
for a time long enough to build any
appreciable length of good road,
compared with the total number of
miles in each township.
If we understand the law it is not
sufficiently elastic in its provisions
to suit the requirements of different
localities. A soil, sandy, or with
deep underlying clay or loan, or a
fat surface would necessitate a diff
ferent kind of road to be permanent
than would our stony or shaly roads,
running along or over hills The
roads in Greene and Paupac town
ship would be more difficult and
costly to build than would those in
this vicinity, because of different
soil conditions and locations.
1t would cost a comparatively
small sum TO put the turnpike from
here to Blooming Grove in goo
permanent condition. Filling in
with stones and covering with a
light layer of crushed stone and
proper attention to drainage would
make it good road. The road from
Matamoras to Bushkill does not need
macadamizing There are few places
in it where proper drainage and
good covering of crushed stone with
a slight coating of shale would not
entirely suffice to make it boule.
ward We would like to see IS, 900
intelligently and economically ex-
pended at one time on the 2 miles or
less from here to Matamoras, and
$4,000 more on the road from here
to Bushkill, 21 miles. But the diff
Guilty is that the law does not allow
any such discretion and that is
probably why townships are so 10th
to make application for aid.
A rigid act win not fit all sections
in a state 80 diverse in soil and
topography as ours, the only way is
to give latitude to the Judgment of
"A competent road builder and let
him adapt the expenditure to the
necessities of each piece Of road pro-
posed to be built.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
WRECK ON THE ERIE
A Rear End Collision Kills One and
Injuries Many Near Turner's
Musician Loses His Arm


Last Saturday morning a bad
wreck occurred on the Erie near
Turner's caused by the second Sec
ton Of the milk train, west bound,
running into the rear of the first
section which was detained by a
disabled engine. The towerman
gave the train clear block to the
Newburg junction thinking the first
section had passed. The engine Of
the second train cut through two
passenger cars of the first, killing
one man, Carl Scheid, of Newark,
who was on his way to Conashaugh,
and injuring eighteen others. w.
II. Cuddeback, who was firing,
probably saved his life by jumping
with the engineer before the collis.
ion.
F. F, Hatfield of Jersey City, a
musician, was asleep resting his
head on his hand with his elbow in
the car window and had his arm
cut off at the elbow. After being
extricated he recalled that there
was diamond ring on the missing
hand and went with others in search
of it, It was found and after he
had secured the ring he became un-
conscious.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

Owing to an application for a stay
Of proceedings and opening Of the
Judgment on which execution issued
against the d. v. R. r. it is not
likely the sale as advertised will
take place tomorrow. 1t is alleged
that the directors who fled the
affidavit of defence on which judg-
ment was obtained were not legal
directors. and that the road does
not owe the sum Of S1705 or any
part Of it to the plaintiff in the writ.
Argument win be had on the motion
Sept. 10th.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Edward Cahill, Jr., of New Yorl
is visiting his parents in town.
Hon John A. Kipp of New Yorl
made brief visit here Tuesday.
Mark Brodhead of Washington
d. c., is a guest with his family
here.
George Wheeler and Mr.. Nc.
Laughlin went over to Newton
Wednesday.
John De c. Van Etteu Of New
York arrived in town today for a
few days vacation.
Wilson Cortright and the veteran
Office holder, P. B. Clark, Esq, Of
Porter we're in town a day this
week.
Geo N. Cosner, connected with
the Port Jervis Union, is on a trip
down the Delaware Valley this
week.
Miss Bessie Armstrong, accompa-
MED by Prof. J. C. Watson, has
gone to Carlisle, Pa, to enter Dick
inson College.
Rupert P. Mills of Lehman at
tended the regular communication
of Milford Lodge, f. g. A. M We'd
nesday evening.
Oliver E. Emery Of Washington,
d. c., who has been spending his
vacation with his father here, de-
parted to his duties Monday.
Mrs J. De F. Brewer of New
YoIk, who has for many summers
been a guest here and who passed
this season at the Dimmick House.
returned home this week.
Richard Mills is spending several
days visiting his friend, Percy Hart,
in Montclair, N. j., and incidentally
looking around for a place to attend
school the coming winter.
Mrs. Rea and daughter, Emily, of
Philadelphia, who have been spend
ing several weeks with the family
of I. B. Morse on Fourth street,
leave for their city home today.
District Attorney George r. Bull,
County Commissioner E. Wander.
mark and County Superintendent of
Schools Lucian Westbrook attended
Col. Guffey's demooratic convention
at Harrisburg, Wednesday.
Harry Emery, who was badly
injured in an accident on a Mexican
railroad some months ago, has just
been discharged from the hospital
after being confined 265 days. The
damage was to the legaments of his
ankle.
Hy. T. Baker, Esq, and Associate
Judges j. f. Englehart of Mata-
moras and B. E. Brown of this place
have been appointed by Hon. @. B.
Staples his conferees from this
county to attend the judicial con-
ference held at Stroudsburg tomor-
row when Mr.. Staples will be
nominated for the office of President
Judge of this district.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
"The Two Orphans. Z"
WINE


"Look not on the wine when it turneth
red"
Better, thousand times, better be dead
When honor is lost and self respect to
Disgrace and remorse are left only for you.
Then look at the homes Of sorrow and want
At the open door the gray wolf gaunt
Is threatening each moment to enter the
home
While husband and father, where does he
roam2
Go look in the bar-roOm, youll find him
there,
While his family at home have nothing to
wear,
And nothing to eat, are crying for bread
Go follow him, see where the tempter has
led
Go look, then come back and say If you
can
That wine never yet has hurt any man
That when you have taken enough you
can stop
You lever too much have taken drop"
Then by ali in life that you hold most dear
Don't make the future so dark and drear
By the use of wine, that only can serve
To weaken the mind and shatter the
nerve
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
NO. A.
THE RAMBLER'S PlcKlNeS

The wet spell was the cause of
many city people leaving our village.
Unless all signs fail, we viii have
a hot September.
The Driving Park Association has
cut down the price of admission for
tomorrow's races to 35 cents.
Thos. Armstrong will give the
people of Milford and vicinity a
good show next Tuesday evening.
The Two Orphans, If properly play
ed by a good troupe, is worth hear
ing.
II boys will not behave they must
put up with the consequences. There
are times when patience ceases to be
virtue.
Quite number went from town
Wednesday to Newton, N. j., to
attend she grand celebration. Cir.
cumstanoes over which we had no
control prevented Rambler from
accepting an invitation to be present.
If that soreeohing party who made
nuisance of themselves Tuesday
night had been treated to a dose of
something stale by some who were
disturbed they would have received
no more than they deserved.
AT last, work at the Mott street
bridge is said to be completed.
Euchre playing is all the rage. AS
long as ladies indulge in the past
time it is all right, but let some of
us poor men sit down for a quiet
little game-Gee whiz That is
gambling.
Post Master Charles baltimore is
making his annual visit to Stroud
burg, Pa.
Autos, handorgans and gypsies
are keeping things lively around
town.
Excitement ran high Wednesday
when it was rumored that a suspect
ed horse thief was in town. It
proved to be false alarm.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
"The Two Orphans.
Real Estate Transfers

AegefA 4o1dh1 AIhnblGIb
Emily B. Thrall to H. W. Bu-
chanan, undivided interest in 2e5
acres, Dingman, $3.50.
James B. Field to John Klein, 100
acres, Greene, S11OO.
Geo. w. Hubbard to Joseph G.
Carhuff, 21 acres, Delaware, $3.50.
A. L. Tuska to Blooming Grove
Park Association, 12O acres, part of
Isaac Wyckoff, Blooming Grove,
$3.50.
Edwin s. Wolfe to Walter H.
Warner, lot 5OS, High street, Mil
ford borough, $1,000.
Henry S. Albright to Andrew A.
Albright, Sc acres, part of Isaac
Buddum, Delaware, 81.
Sarah E. Walter to George w.
Lodlee, 81 acres, Lehman, $500.
Isaac NJ. Kipp and others to Benz.
F. Kipp, "a acres, Greene, part of
John Ashton, 81.
Lewis H. Miller TO B. F. Kipp, l
acre, Greene, 81.
John M. Van Akin, treasurer, to
Frank de Rialp, 1872 acres, Henry
Brink, Shohola, taxes.
Oscar P. Van Gorden to Diana
Van Gorden, III acres, Lehman,
$4,000.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
OBITUARY
MRs. MARTHA Q. THRALL

After an illness, borne with
patience and resignation, extending
over several years, Martha Cornelius
Thrall was called 60 her final rest
and reward early last Saturday
morning She was a daughter Of
the late Henry and Phoebe Ann,
Cameron, Barnes and was born in
this town, which has always been
her home, about fifty-seven years
ago. She married in 1859 Samuel
B. Thrall who died in 1875.
For a long time invalidism remov-
ed her from society and participa-
tion in the current affairs Of the
town and church but in earlier years
she was always prominent in both,
of sunny disposition, her smile
was an antidote to sorrow and her
presence a balm to care Her
ministry to the afflicted and despon-
dent was as untiring as were the
ministrations lavished on her during
the long period of her suffering.
She is survived by one son, Frank
B., assistant postmaster here, a
sister, Mrs. Hortence Sanford of
Union, Ill, and a half sister, Mrs.
Margaret H. Terwilliger of Spring
field, Ohio.
The funeral occurred Monday
afternoon conducted by Rev. E. M.
Smead and interment in Milford
cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
"The Two Orphans. -

Grand Labor Excursion to Elmira
and Eldridge Park
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 9TH,
the Erie Railroad Company will
give the people living on the line of
the Delaware Division and Homes
dale Branch a new point for an
excursion, to the beautiful city of
Elmira ard Eldridge Park, located
in the charming valley of the Che
mung. There will be a great Labor
Day demonstration at Elmira on
this occasion, mammoth parade,
base ball game, bicycle races, etc.
The fare has been placed at the
unprecsdentedly low rate of $3.50
from all stations. Special train
will leave Port Jervis at 8. 30 a. m.
Fare round trip viii be only one
dollar and fifty cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
woMAN sUFFRAeE ZOE IDAHo
The Practical Results Of Woman
Suffrage in idaho have been
Many, Ali for the Better

Many, All for the Better
The saloon and the brothel have
been eliminated as potent factors in
political contests. That element no
longer dictates who shall be placed
on the various tickets In fact, the
candidate himself fights shy Of this
support. To know that he caters to
that support is sufficient effectually
to damn him with the women.
The fact of the woman's alarming
independence and her well recog-
nized liability to kick over political
traces, forces the different parties
to put forward their very best
timber. The man who wins his
nomination by a successful "iob" at
the convention is practically certain
TO go down to ignominious defeat at
the polls. You can t work political
trick on a woman. What she lacks
in political sogaeity and experience,
she atones for it in good sense, and
she has habit of always demanding
1.-THE reason why" which is occasion
ally most unpleasant. There are
tranactlons at conventions which
are frequently best left unexplained,
but not with your woman voter. So
the wholesome fear of the women
vote of Idaho has forced the polit-
ical parties TO put forward a very
superior class of candidates for both
couuly and state officers.
Hon. GooRaE P. WHEELER.
Ex-Speaker Idaho House of Rep
resentatives.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
After Roth commiasionern

Monroe county democrats, true to
an instinct, have nominated two
persons for jury commissioners,
when the law contemplates, by
permitting a voter to only vote for
one that both parties shall be repre-
.sented. If the democrats Of that
county can only divide their vote
nearly equally they can do the
trick and elect both their men. It
seems to us. if we remember right
ly, they once tried to elect all three
county commissioners and wound
up finally with a republican board
which, however, was a blessing to
the county, in the way Of public
improvement.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, 10 brief was the condition of
an old soldier by name Of j. j..
HaVens, Versailles, %. For years
be was troubled with Kidney disease
ond neither doctors nur medicines
gave him relief AT length he tried
Electric Bitters Il put him on his
feet ia short order and now he
testifea "I'm on the road TO oom-
piete recovery" Best on earth for
Liver and Kidney troubles and an
forms Of Stomach and Bowel Com
plants. Only soc. Guaranteed BY
an druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
CLARENCE E. BUCKLEY

Information has reached here that
Clarence E., a son of Joseph A. and
Hannah j., Van Etten, Buckley, all
natives and former residents of Del
aware, but now residing at Lowell,
Washington, was instantly killed
recently by a falling pulley striking
him on the head. No further par
ticulars being yet known here.
Some years ago he married Kittie
Darragh Of Dingmans, who with
two small children survive him. He
is also survived ny his parents and
brothers, Benjamin r., of Sandon,
B. G. James D., John M, Frank L. f,
Fred A., and one sister, Luella.
The sad news will be a shock to
the many friends of the family here
and the sympathies of the com
munity will go out not only to the
parents and brothers and sister, but
more especially to the young wife
who is thus suddenly bereaved of a
kind and exemplary husband and to
the young children left without the
guidance and control of father in
every way worthy to guide and
direct them in the proper path.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
"The Two Orphans. ''
THE TWO ORPHANS
Artistically Played by the Herald
Square Company Last Evening
at Dresser's Theatre

Artistically Played by the Herald
Square Company Last Evening
at Dresser's Theatre
The Two Orphans was presented
by the Herald Square Company. at
Dresser's Theatre last night, and at
times the large audience almost
became wild in their effort to show
appreciation. The play was elabo-
rately staged and exoellently pro.
duced. Miss Ethel Marlborough as
the blind girl Louise, was charming
and captlvated the audience by her
artistic rendition of the part. Hav-
ing had the pleasure of seeing Kate
Claxton in the piece, we consider
Miss Harborough's conception and
portrayal Of the character equal to
Miss Claxton's in every particular.
Miss Marlborough has played the
part of Louise all through Australia
with great success and has been
especially engaged with the Herald
Square Company this season.
Mr.. Eugene Bryant as Jacques
Frochard the outlaw, was head and
shoulders above the average actors,
and was so earnest and realistic in
the portrayal of the part that
several times during the piece,
when he brutally beats Louise OF
Pierre the sympathies Of the specta-
tors we're aroused to a high state,
and their excitement knew no
bounds. Miss Louise Baron as
Henriette was charming and at once
made a favorable impression with
the vast audience. Miss Barron is
very clever actress. Every member
Of the Company was seen to a good
advantage and sustained their parts
in a finished manner. The costumes
were handsome and the special
settings added much to the success
Of the piece.-Morning Herald, New
London, Conn.
The Two Orphans will be here
Tuesday night, Sept sth. Prices
25, 80 and SOC.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

In the last analysis nobody knows.
but we do know that It is under
strict law. Abuse that law even
slightly, pain results Irregular
living means arrangement Of the
organs, resulting in Constipation,
Headache OF Liver trouble. DR..
Kings New Life Pills quickly re-
adjust this It'sgentle. Peterborough.
Only $50 at an drusgists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

The Nebraska demo-pop fusion
undoubtedly assures Mr.. Bryan the
control Of the Nebraska delegation in
the next national democratic con-
venhon. The success of Thomasonian
Jobnsonism in the Ohio democratic
contest brings that state around to
Mr.. Bryan. Whether he viii secure
enough additional to make more than
a disturbing element in the national
convention remains to be seen. At
present ii looks as though the Kansas
City platform in 1904 is to be a dead
one. Still there is no telling. Before
this corpses Of the democracy have
Unexpectedly cried out in the stilly
night
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

81 have been troubled with my
stomach for the past four years, :"
says D. L. Beach, Of Clover Nook
Farm, Greenfield, Mass. "a few
days ago / was induced 20 buy a box
Of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. I have taken part Of them
and feel a great deal better. II
you have any trouble with your
stomach try a box of these Tablets.
You are certain TO be pleased with
the result. Price % cents. For sale
by Balch & Son, Matamoras, ali
general stores in Pike co,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
"The Two Orphans. /"

A presidential boom has started for
the Hon. Charles Towne, and it is
said to have Mr.. Bryan's endorse
ment. Who is Mr.. Towne? Oh,
yes, "Charlie," we remember now,
Of course, our old friend Charlie
Towne, once a republican then a
bowling silverite and octopus hunter,
and a populist.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
Driving Park Races

September s, tomorrow, there will
be running races at the Milford
Driving Park, also a trotting match
between PolOnius and King B.
There win also be trotting in the
minute class.
These should afford considerable
interest to those who like the sport
as some of the contests will likely
be sharply contested.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office at Milford for
the week ending August 20, 1908;
Mrs. William Keowa, Will D.
Nichols (S), Miss Marie Lergert,
Miss Lila 7. jefferson, Miss Eta
Conan.
Persons claiming the above will
please say Advertised" and give
date of this list.
CHARLES baltimore, P. M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
BuekIen's Arnloa salvs

Has worldwide fame for marvel
lous cures. Il surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm for
Cuts, Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores,
Felons, Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin
Eruptions infaliibls for Piles. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c, at all drug
gists,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
owes his LIls 70 a Neighbor's Kindness

Mr.. d. P. Daugherty, well known
throughout Mercer and Sumner
counties, ". Va, most likely owes
his life to the kindness Of a neigh
bor He was almost hopelessly
afflicted with diarrhoea was attend
ed by two physicians who gave him
little, If any, relief, when a neighbor
learning of his serious condition,
brought him a bottle of Chamber
iain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which cured him in less
than tWents four hours. For sale
by Balch q Son, Matamoras, all
general stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
Judge Purdz Renominated

Hon. George S. Purdy has been
nominated by both the democratic
and republican conventions in
Wayne county to succeed himself as
president judge Of that district.
This is a graceful acknowledgment
Of his fitness for the place and a
deserved compliment to his ability
and the fairness with which he has
discharged his duties in the past
ten years.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

AS soon as the news from Beirut
was received, Secretary Hay hasten
ed to Oyster Bay to confer with the
president and after the conference,
which also dealt with the situation in
Colombia and the prospects of the
Panama canal treaty, Mr.. Hay
determined to come at once to Wash
ington, thus curtailing his vacation
by several weeks. Reports from
Bogota seem to indicate that the
chief obstacle in the way Of the treaty
is the pride Of the Columbians and it
is by no means certain that, after
delay sufficient to satisfy the spirit Of
the Legislators, the convention will
not be ratified. This, at least, is the
hope Of the administration Mean
while, DR.. Herran, the Colombian
charge d'afiaires, has been instructed
to subscribe to press clipping bureau
and to forward to the Columbian
congressional library extracts from
all American newspapers apropos of
the treaty. 1t is argued here that
when the Colombians see how many
newspapers urged the immediate
abandonment Of the Panama route in
favor Of the Nicaraguan.Costa Rican
route, that too will have a salutary
effect.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

4 OST-W Wedpesday, August &c. In
/ Milford, large black and tan
hound. Finder please return to
Hotel EohannO at Raymoudskill.
TOR SALE--Fresh COW, 8 years old,
with calf, one week old, by her
side. Apply to JOSEPH CANINE, near
Centre. p. o. address Dingmans,
Pa.
TOR SALE - Good work horse,
! sound and kind. Apply to JoHN
GoURLAY, Milford Hand Laundry.
Browns Hall Sept, sth.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

The Erie's Annual Excursion to
Niagara Falls and Toronto
Tuesday, Sept. sth, the Erie Rail-
road Company will run a grand
excursion to Niagara Fails and to
the Great Industrial Exposition at
Toronto. The Niagara Falls tickets
will be limited tothree days to return
and Toronto tickets four days includ-
ing date Of sale. Route from Niagara
Falls to Toronto will be the Great
Gorge Route to Lewistown and the
Niagara River Line palatial steamers
to Toronto and return. Train will
leave Port Jervis at 7.So a. m. Fare
round trip TO NiagaNa Falls "a, to
Toronto $3.50, and proportionate
rates from other stations. Half fare
for children.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04
Entertainment al zoo. Jardon

An entertainment for the benefit
of the Presbyterian church win be
held at the Hotel Jardon, Saturday
evening, Sept. 9Th, at $50 p. m.
Admission twenty-five cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. An druggists refund the money
a Il fails 30 cure. p. w. Grove 5
signature is on each box, 26o.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-04

Stock quotations indicate another
rise in pig iron. The pig himself,
however, continues firm on the
market and the farmer can afford to
smile at the fluctuations Of the
nervous wrecks OF Wall Street.