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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29
ATTENTION WOODMEN.

All WOodmen Of the World are re-
quested to attend the funeral OF
Neighbor E. A. McKinzie, Thursday,
July 80, at 2:30. from the residence
525 Newell street, near Sharpstein
school. A. H. HARRIS,
c. G..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

The game which was to have been
played between PendletOn and Walla
Walla Sunday, was called off by the
PendletOn people as some of the
members of the team have gone to
the mountains where the balmy
breezes blow. Manager Schiffner
promises a game with the PendletOn
people in the near future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29
!. 0. o. F. NOTICE.

All members of Trinity lodge will
meet at l. O. O. F. temple Thursday
July 80, at 1:45 p. M, to attend the
funeral of brother Edward A. Nc
Kinzie. Members Of Washington
lodge No. 10 and Enterprise No. 2, and
visiting brothers, are requested to at
tend. ROLLA PROUDFOOT, .
J. CARTER SMITH, n. G.
Secretary
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

Three Hundred Machinists Strike.
Pitsburg. July 29.-Three HUNDRED
machinists struck at the Wrestling
house works this morning, owing to
the company's failure to sign the
new wage scale.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29
Secretary

50 per cent. reduction on high
grade wall paper to clear shelves fol-
new goods. Come quick and you will
get a good bargain. Burt Owens, POP
E. Main street
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

Portland Restaurant leads. Dom
patronize. Japs and Cinnamon whel
you can eat at the Portland. :
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

Worth & Lamb. bargains in cit,
and farm property. Rooms and 2
Brechtel Bldg, Walla Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

J. w. Cookery, licensed embalmer
and undertaken Babcock block. ~
First street. Telephone Main 279.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

Empire business college scholarship
free
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

Fine city lots and country property
Slater & Slater. Rooms 10 and II.
POstOffice building
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

weeks after securing his liberty was
again in jail The fragrant disregard
for the favors shown has caused the
governor to be more cautious, and Tor
the present at least pardons will be
granted more sparingly. Several men
have petitions before the governor,
one at least residing i'll this city.
Yesterday the governor laid over for
a month two petitions from Spokane
county, largely upon this account.
A pleasing little social event occur
red at The Pines on the Roberts
ranch last week, little Stewart Dean
entertaining ten Of his friends, the oc
casion being his 18th birthday. The
day was spent in shady retreats near
The Pines Dainty refreshments were
served early in the afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-29

Read the Statesman prize offers.
(60 day Offer. Great educational op-
pOrtunities offered free.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
LAOKAWAXEN

November is here again with its
bright sunshine and gentle breezes,
reminding us of the swift flight of
time and taking with it many pleas
ant memories of the past.
The teachers of Lackawaxen town
ship have returned to their school
work after spending a delightful
week at Milford. All declare the
institute to be one of the most
successful ever attended and join
with the people throughout the
county in saying that Professor
Westbrook is the right man in the
right place.
John Cortright of Brooklyn, N
Y, and William Van Akin of this
place are enjoying a few days
vacation which they are spending
at Shohola Falls.
Miss Lena Hooker is spending q
few days with friends at Port Jer
Wis.
The pupils of the Williamson
school who have not missed day
for the month ending Nov. Sd are
follows: Mamie Kelley, Hattie
Smith, Lena Krieter, Charles Smith
and Frank Smith.
Messrs. Luther and Bert ShaffeI
recently made a flying visit with
friends at Callicoon.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
CHORAL SOCIETY OPENING


The Executive Committee Of the
Choral Society met on Thursday Of
last week at the Church Of the Good
Shepherd to arrange for the opening
rehearsal which will be held in
Browns Hall on Tuesday evening
next at O'Clock. Prof. N. Coe
Stewart of New York. the director
Of the society, will meet the mem
bers of the Port Jervis Society on
Monday evening, and arrive in Mil
ford on Tuesday afternoon.
II has been decided to admit
visitors to listen to the rehearsals at
a uniform fee Of ten cents, and it is
earnestly desired that everyone
interested in music will be present
on Tuesday evening, even if only a
visitor, to meet Prof Stewart. The
dues Of Active members are SO for
the season, and should be paid on
Monday evening. For this purpose
the doors Of Browns Hall will be
open at us p. m. and those ir tend.
ing to JOIN are requested 10 come
early. All indications point to a
very successful and interesting sea
sons work.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES


The boys were very quiet Hallov
cen night.
Mrs. A. r. seeley is visiting her
son, silas, at Railway, N J.
Col. A. e. Lewis is visiting his
son, Alfred, in Washington. d. G.
Peter d. Helms Of Philadelphia,
deputy United States Marshal, vis-
tied relatives here the first of this
week.
e. A. Whitfield has disposed Of
his lots on Broad street to D. n.
Mclaughlin who win build a cottagt
thereon.
Judge Hunt in the Sussex court
has refused to grant a license I
Catharine A. Horton for a hotel
Branchville.
Sheriff Gregory, accompanied bs
Geo. R. Quick, started yesterday
with Geo. Ellsworth for the Eastern,
penitentiary.
Hon. W. s. Bennett Of New Yorb
who was a candidate for justice i''
the 18th Judicial district, was dc
fested Tuesday.
G. o. Armstrong and wife visited
at Branchville, N. J last Sunday
with their son, Harold, who came
up from Blair Hall.
Frank W. Cross, who has been
engaged for some time at Morgan.
town, W. Va, searching land titles,
is in town for a two weeks vacation
P. N. Bournique and party, among
whom were Clarence Angle, Rev
E, NJ. Smead and o. NJ. Wells
brought in a fine doe last evening
the result of their hunting expe
dition.
Dowie's Zion host evidently found
New York a hopeless case and Mon.
day they folded their tents and like
the Arabs stole silently away bach
50 Chicago.
Several parties presumably
"short" on corn have been helping
themselves rather freely of late tC
some belonging to Mrs. M. A.
Cuddeback. One party settled for
his appropriation and others may be
required to either settle or give bail
It is reported that Charles Billings
of Florida has purchased of the l.
W. Armstrong estate, for con.
sideration of $4,000. the fine lots
fronting on George street. Hon. D
Mclaughlin was an efficient factol
in the deal.
Sunday, Nov. stb, the Erie runs {
New York one dollar excursion leav
ling Port Jervis at 2 a. m. Return
ing leaves New York, Chamber
street, at 7.45 p. m.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
Methodist Church Jottings.
CBy REv. V. A. wooD3


Subjects for Sunday, Nov. sth
Morning, "Bartering Our Birth
right" Evening, "sin."
The pastor has undertaken the
publication of a church calendar to
assist in raising funds for the new
roof on our church,. We shall make
the little booklet useful by inserting
a number of recipes for cakes. The
ladies are invited to furnish their
favorite recipe for publication.
Mrs Ed. Brown, Mrs. Wood and
Miss Lille Van Tassel were appoint
ed to serve as committee on
Christmas entertainment, this year
They say Pike county didn't go
Prohibition. Well, we'll, who would
have thought it
Mr.. Myers views of the food give
a vivid idea of the recent happenings
about Milford.
We think the Junior League ought
to be resurrected. The young peo.
pie can be of great service to the
church if their efforts are turned in
the right direction.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
THE
NEW YORK WORLD
Thrice Week Edition
Read Wherever the English
Language Is Spoken

The Thrice-a- Week World was a bril-
liant success In the beginning and has
been steadily growing ever since Time
is the test Of all things. and has set its seal
of approval on the Thrice.a- Week. World,
which is widely circulated in every state
and territory OF the Union, and wherever
there are people who eau read our mother
tongue.
This paper for the coming winter and
the year 1905 will make It's news service,
II possible, more extensive than ever. All
events of Importance, no matter where
they happen, are reported accurately ana
promptly.
The subscriber for only one dollara year
gets three papers every week and more
news and general reading than most great
dailiea can furnish at ave or six times the
price
The Thrice-a-Week World is absolutely
fair in it's political news. Partisan bias Is
never allowed to affect It's news columns,
and democrat and republican alike can OBJ
tain in its pages truthful accounts Of all
che great political campaigns.
In addition to all the news the Thrics-a-
Week World furnishes the best serial hc-
tion, elaborate market reports and other
features Of interest.
The Thriee-a-Week Worlds regular sub
scription lrice Is only 81 per year and this
pays for 156 papers. We offer this une-
qualed newspaper and the Pike County
Press together one year for e..
two papers Is 81 50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
Dizziness and Weak
Nerves Cured.

Nothing Helped Until Dr. Kenncdy's New
Medicine, CaLcurs Solvent, was taken.
81 very much wish," writes Loretta J
Vail, OF Hopewell Junction. N. ", that 1
might be able ia few lines, without put.
ting myself forward, to let the people
understand how valuable Cal-cura Sol.
vent, the new medicine discovered by DR..
David Kennedy, Is 10 cases Of Indigestion
and the like ailments, which are so com
mon among u.s. l suffered from a severe
variety Of liver complaint, with dizziness,
numbness. and an exceedingly weak and
exoitable stnte Of the nerves. employed
the best treatment within my reach, yet
nothing really helped until began to nss
Cal-cura Solvent, and that did "
Write TO the Cal-cura Company, Ken.
nedy Row, Rondout, ~ Y, for free
sample bottle.
Remember; Only one DR. David Ken
nedy ever lived in Rondout City ol
Kingston N. Y, and be sure you get hi,
new and latest medicine, which is solt
only In si.0O bottles
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

WANTED - AN ENTERPRISING
w FARMER in this section TO canvass
during the late fan and winter among the
farmers in his vicinity. Must be active,
capable and honest. Work will prove
profitable TO a good man and can be made
a source Of regular and easily earned
income each year To it may be devoted
as much or as llttle time as desired II
interested write AT ONCE to n. NJ g.,
Box -, Albany, Ny 1IO4
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
Of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Efnul-
sion Of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT a BOVINE. Chemists.
4Oa-4l6 Pearl street. New York
pVc. ana pi,ooi eli druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
The spot remains green, but the
color seems to be rapidly peeling
The Bevans murder

There are no new developments
in the Bsvans murder case Since
the arrest Of George Jaggers numer-
Gus stories have been circulated con-
cerning his antecedents, which, how
ever true, should not convict him OF
this offense. Whatever facts, if
any, the sheriff and prosecutor may
possess connecting him with the
shooting they are keeping them to
themselves. which is proper. It is
hardly fair to attempt to create a
prejudice in the community against
any one charged with an offense by
recounting sensational stories which
may or may not be true. Every one
is presumed innocent until ne is
convicted.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

AS shown by the returns Hon. G..
B. Staples is elected President Judge
-, cn,rn, Of this district.
rorrn ehas the ability
legal attainments
and force Of character requisite to
make an excellent officer. The
position is one OF responsibility and
dignity, and we have no doubt Mr..
Staples will use his utmost endeavor
10 maintain the high standard at
tanned by those illustrious jurists
who have preceded here on our
bench. In this effort he will doubt
less have the loyal support of all
those who desire that the fountain
of justice should be uncontaminated
by prejudice or partisanship.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
Mr.. staples elected

Hon. @. B. Staples was elected
President Judge Of this district
Tuesday, defeating Hon. ". A..
Erdman by comparatively small
majority,
The vote in Monroe was, Staples
2,ss2, Erdman 2,O45, Staples major
ity, 237. To Pike Staples's majority
was All, making his majority in the
district 64s,
Mr.. Staples lost his own town,
Stroudsbarg, which usually gives a
democratic majority Of over $50, by
s2l adverse majority.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
JUsr wHAr you MN

ChnmberlaIn'a Stomach and Liyor
Tablets
When You feel bilious.
When your liver Is torpid.
When you have no appetite
When you have a headaohe.
When you feel duh after eating.
When your boWalsare oonstpatsd.
When you have a bad taste So the
mouth.
They win improve your appetite,
cleanse and inyigogatey your stomach,
and regulate your liver and bowels.
Price 25 cents per box For sale by
Baloh 8 Son. Maiamoras, SIN general
stores 10 Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
Wyok0ffs New Y0rk st0re WaakIy Naws
WHY NOT
APPLY TEST?


This stores patronage is steadily and surely
growing Our lads carefully read by
the buying public. Many people in this com
munity believe in the honesty of our state
ments and find profit through their belief
Others there are who read forget and pass us
by. 1t is to these that extend a most
earnest invitation to visit the store and Judge
for your self as to whether our advertising is
reliable or not. 1t is these that we use the
words in the heading, "Why Not Apply Test?"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

To health and happiness is scrofula =
as ugly as ever since time immemorial
It canses bunches in the neck, dis
figures the skin, innames the mucous
membrane, wastes the muscles, weak
ems the bones, reduces the power of
resistance to disease and the capacity
for recovery, and develops into com
sumption.
A bunch appeared on the left side Of
my neck. 10 caused great pain, was lanced,
and became q rHnning sore. ] went into a
general decline. ] was persuaded TO try
Hoods Sarsapariiln, and when ! had taken
six bottles my neck was healed and have
never had any trouble Of the kind since.
hIRs. X. T. SNYDER, Troy, Ohio.
Hoods SdrSapdriLLd
and Pills
win rid you Of il, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

The democratic party is pretty
tough. but it looks as though a few
more doses in this district admins
tered by its doctors would be follow
cd by a first class funeral.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

The Kiekeros of Monroe county
did we'll and wisely not to exhaust
their hot air here. The blighting
effect of their simooms seems to
have almost entirely withered their
party at home.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

Mr.. Bryan is attending to his own
argument in the litigation over the
$50, 900 bequest to him from Philo
Bennett. 1t looks as though this
modest fortune might get away from
the NebraskIan. He should. secure
an attorney who knows law as well
as oratory,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

The excellent report of the teach
ers institute held here last week
was kindly furnished by Prof.
Houck of the Matamoras High
School. It will be appreciated by
ali who desire a full memorandum
of the lectures for future reference.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
MORPHINE
A Guaranteed Home Cure for
All Drug Habits.

Morphine, OPIUM, Laudanum, Co
caine and all other drug habits, can
be permanently and painlessly cured
at home and we cure them without
causing detention from business or
other inconvenience whatever. Ac
tion immediate. Creates good appe-
tite. Produces sound, restfull sleep.
Leaves system of patient in natural,
healthy condition and without fur
ther desire for drugs of any kind.
We build up the nervous system and
remove the causes of disease. Each
case submitted to us receives indi-
vidual attention from an experienc.
ed nerve specialist.
FREE TRIAL TREATMENT
will be sent to anyone addicted to
morphine or other drug habits on
receipt of request. This trial will
demonstrate its remarkable curative
value.
Confidential correspondence espeo.
tally with physicians, solicited.
Write at once for our free booklet
containing references, terms, etc.
MANHATTAN THERAPEUTIC Assn,
Dept. b., 1135 Broadway, New
York City.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

The demobilization Of 10000 Turk.
ish troups has just been ordered by
the sultan. The Bulgarians would
undoubtedly be pleased if every Turk
could be quartered for the winter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
LegaI Advertlslng.

Administrators and Executors
notices 5.OO
Auditoris notices 400
Divorce notices 500
ShcriG's sales, Orphans court sales,
County Treasurer salcs, County state-
ment and election proclamation charged
by the square
J.H. van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford. Pike County, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

In this district the democrats have
good reason to think that doubtful
things are mighty uncertain.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
Advertising Rates.

One SQUARED eight lines, one Insertion 81 90
Haoh subsequent insertion 90
Reduced rates, furnished on application,
will be allowed yearly advertisers
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

Silk & Cotton There's more
Waists style IN the
ready to wear
waist than you'll find in the home
made article, and at about one half
the cost. The cotton waist for wear
now is made from heavy mercerized
material as warm as wool, very
popular, CSC to SO so. Paul de Sole
silk waists, So 80 to S4.50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

A course OF lessons IN Bible study CON
Quoted by Rev v. A. Wood on Monday
venlngs 40 the Methodlst PaIsunaga.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
LESSON Nv

LESSON ~
DIVISION J., In chapter IL, the
established covenant of God with
Abraham is reiterated when Abram
is 90 years old. Circumcision is
given as tho seal Of this promise.
Abrams and Sarai's names are
changed and a son is promised by
Sarah though she is 90 years of age.
Read chapters 1s and 19. In chapter
90 Abraham again practices eulpable
deception concerning his wife, and
Sarah is taken by Abimeleck, king
Of Gerar, but is restored to Abraham
with many gifts upon Gods timely
interference. Read chapter 81. Note
chief events in chapters read. Who
were the travellers entertained by
Abraham What fate overhung
sodom? Was itright for Lot to live
in the midst of 50 wicked a city?
What fate overlook Lots wife, and
why? Was Hagar treated justly !?
DIVISION 2, Read John 2, 3 and 4.
Chief events First Miracle, 2:1-11
Jesus Cleanses the Temple 13 % ;
Nicodemus and Jesus, 3:1-2l
Johns last Testimony, 8; 25-36
Visit to Samsria, 4:1-42; Healing
Nobleman's Son, 1854. These
chapters portray Christ's first ap-
pearanee at Cana, Capernaum and
Jerusalem. He made a good i'm.
preston but earthly defeat awaited
him. Why? (See John 1s: SO Did
Jesus make intoxicating wine2 What
was good" wine? Has the cleansing
of the temple any bearing on
"Church fairs?" Can a person be
secretly a Christiana (buke 12; 8, 9.
Rom. 10 1O) III the light Of John
8: 80 and Matt.114: 10 would you
consider John's life a failure? Did
the Samaritans confess Jesus9 a;
42) When waA the nobleman's s son
healed? 1l
DIVISION 3. Read Romans z and g.
Chapter z; War between the true
and the corrupt self, Does the
struggle take place in the life of a
truly saved person? Is there a
higher plane Of experience? Car
anyone succeed in keeping the
whole law? In what sense and fol
what purpose are we delivered
from the law9" v 6. Discuss mean.
ing of Y 25. Chapter g.: Complete
ness in Christ. Verses for study
6, 10, 26, 20 80, "Quirken your NOR.
tai bodies" v II, "joint heirs will
Christ" v II, manifestation 10
"bondage of corruption" v 21, 're
demption of our body" v %, "God's
elect" &c. In studying 20, 81
remember that forekno wledge doe,
not bring an event to pass. Goo
foreknovs the saved and the lost
but men determine their own fate
Note enemies TO cur love of Chris
and of Gods loYe toward us, v 3d. 80
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
IMPROVEMENTS

Two story double frame house. outbuiid-
Ings, fruit etc.
Seized and taken into execution as the
property Of hariha johnson and Lewis
Debore. aud Wiil be sold by me for cnsh.
GEORGh GREGORY,
sheriff
sherIns Office. Milford, Pa
November 4. 1903.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

A Corner for Don't like to for
the Men get our men folks
because we're
fixed for them every whit as we'll
as for our women friends. Special
in the furnishings now in line of
neckties of this seasons styles and
materials that we're Csc, now zoe.
Wany in the line honestly worth
half dollar.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
Flannelette Here are lots Of
Night Gowns warn warm nannelsste .n,l

very best values ever shown over
our counters. For boys and girls,
for men and women. A valuable
addition to the line are short fan
nelette petticoats ready to- wear,
25c to SOC.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

Handsome This dress goods
cown c,;4s stock of ours was
never in such good
shape to be Of service to you. Kind
note q few Of the special features
zibelines, SOC to $3.50 the yard
Foule serges, S9c to sl25; Storm
Serges, s5o to 81 Broadcloths, 751
to $3.50. Good selections in Chew.
OTIS, Kerseys, Crepes, Granite, Lans-
downe, Sicillians, Mohairs, Prunel
las, etc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06
SHERIFFS SALE

By virtue Of a writ OF Levari Faclas is
sued out Of tbs Courf Of Common Pleas Of
Pike County, Co me directed, i will expose
to sHie by public Tfndue or outcrv no the
Shenn's Office In the Borough Of Milford,
on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1908,
at o'clock IN the afternoon OF said day.
All that tract Of parcel OF land situate in
the village ot M0tamoral county of Pike
aud state cf Pennsylvania being two i2l
certain village lots Of land lying In the
ioulherly corner OF Biddls and Power
streets, the one lot numbered on the map
or plan Of said village sixty-two (63) con-
tAning la front on biddis street ilfty 900
feet and in depth On Power street ono
hundred lio01 feet; the other lot numbered
on said map Or plan sixty one (6ll ) contain
ing la front on biddis street hlty (60) feet
Ia depth. Que hundred GOD feet adjoining
che first above described lott being the same
property conveyed by ". E Smith 10 the
said W h. Mccormick By deed dated The
tenth day Of May, 1851, and recorded in A..
b l3 at page atd, etc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-11-06

W00N-I am prepared to furnish
W OOg wood in stove lengths at
50 a load. f. f. SEIrz, Milford.
Telephone connections. If