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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-08-20

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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-08-20

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
N. F. Kimball visited BOISE on

N. f. Kimball visited BOISE on
business this week.
j. E. Hopper, of Cambridge, was
a visitor to the city this week.
Walter Safer, son of j. H. Safer,
is reported to be quite ill at his
home.
The Methodist ladies will give
cooked food sale this afternoon at
McBratney's store.
Dudley Evans, one of Midvale's
prosperous ranchers and stockmen,
was visitor to the county metropolis
Thursday.
On Sunday next the Rev. Henry
G. Taylor will preach on "The
Temptation" at morning prayer.
His subject in the evening will be,
ssA Cardinal Difference.
Isaac. Williams of Brownville,
Nebraska, father of Harry Williams,
formerly day operator at the Short
Line depot in this city, who is i'll al
Whitebird, arrived in the city
Wednesday morning and left the
same day for the bedside of his son.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20

John A. Jones, a civil war veteran,
took up 100 acres of land on Dead
Ok Flat about two years ago. Count
ing the time which be had served as
soldier, he could prove up at the
expiration of two years. He went to
the land office and made proof, but
shortly afterward was notified by the
land department at Washington that
his proof was held up, as he had as
signed his papers and made proof
on land in Arkansas.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
UNCLE SAM CAPTURES
THU GUILTY PARTY
FORGED The NAME OF A DEAD OK FLAT
RESIDENT his FINAL PROOF
HELD UP.

Mr. Jones came to We User and
placed his case in the hands of the
law firm of Harris & Smith. They
began correspondence with the de-
partment, who began an investiga-
ton with the result that they ascer-
tanned the assignment was forgery,
and Mr.. Jones was notified few
days ago that his proof would be
received and the guilty parties pun
ished 10 the full extent of the law,
as they had been located.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
!. S. |. TIME TABLE

3. A. G. Butterfeld is visiting
is at Boise.
A. Bennett, the Payette archi-
was a visitor to the city
besday.
3. ?. A. Markson, who has been
Use for several months, returned
eiser Tuesday afternoon.
Orge D. Getty, one of the Ladd
Is company's trusted employees,
the city from Mineral yester-
family of Rev. M. H. Wood,
7 of the Christian church, ar
yesterday evening from Okla
Pnday, the Washington's
oay-ls a legal holiday. 1t will
PserVed by the banks and the
bfice.
4 OF the bents of George Shurt-
cable bridge which connects the
with the main land, was taken
py the ice Tuesday.
W Delepine, of the Baptist
n' left for Midvale Wednesday
ins 10 assist Rev. Theo. Leger,
" holding revival services at
place.
'pec'al train with the pile driver
'u' 70 Goodrich Wednesday to
the damages inflicted to the
''u bridge at that point by the
'ges in the Weiser river.
council met last night to ar
'0r the appointment of regis.
Judges, and clerks tor the city
'n, and prepare an ordinance
s ISSUANCE and sale of sewe,
raclhc q Idaho Northern pas
van was two hours late
''oay afternoon, owing to bay
1s0sfer passengers and mai
NaD' car at the Goodrich bridge,
- lAem TO Council in tina
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

At the Wednesday evening prayer
service of the Congregational church
talks have been given by
prominent laymen of the town. On
Feb. 10 Prof. Martin talked on the
opportunities of a Christian educa-
ton. Last Wednesday evening At
torney @. G. Dolman and Mr.. George
Buck spoke on the subject sis it
Possible for Business Men 10 Live
Up to the Golden Rule IN this Age OF
Composition" The general opinion
was that IL is difficult, that the golden
rule'should be interpreted reasonably,
but that men should not try 10 ex-
cuse themselves, but live up 10 u 70
the best Of their power u was the
opinion Of tbe speakers that those
who followed % Che closest were IN
Che long run Che most successful
d. y, u Mcdonald viii occupy
Che pulpit "a the Congregations
church next sunday evening ~ the
service thef begins ~ 1880 o'elook
The public y lRylted " tble seEyle'
vhlob y sure v pFQYe helpfpl,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
Better Than Gold.

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes +. j. Green, of
Lancaster, N. II. "No remedy
helped me until began using Elec-
trio Bitters, which did me more good
than all the medicines | ever used.
They have also kept my wife in ex-
cellent health for years. She says
Electric Bitters are just splendid for
female troubles that they are grand
tonic and inyigorator for weak, run
down women. No other medicine
can take It's place m our family.
Try them, Only SOC, Satisfaction
guaranteed by all druggists, s
You don't need 70 buy, just have
cup Of coffee on us-felthouse
Bros Saturday,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Wash
ington County Cattle and Horse
Ralsers Association will be held in
Weiser, Idaho, February 9th at
l o'clock p. M, for the election of
officers and for any other business
that may come before the meeting.
1851 NORyAL GORRIE,
Secretary.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
County Assessor Lansdon has b,


gun assessing property owners.
W. E. Pierce, the Boise real estate
dealer, was business visitor to
Weiser this week.
E. @. Shellworth left for Boise
Sunday afternoon to begin his duties
as plumber for the Boise Hardware
& Plumbing company.
Mrs. L. A. Chapman, mother Of
Mrs. f. A. Dasch, left for Meridian
Wednesday afternoon to visit
niece, who Is reported to be serious
ly Ill.
Rev. W. W. Deal left Tuesday
afternoon for Durkee, Oregon, to
assist IN the revival services that are
being held in the Methodist church
at that place.
The high water in the Snake river
has almost submerged the Golfer
dams of the bridge that were put in
during the fall. About foot of the
frame work is above water.
Clarence Williams received letter
from Whitebird Thursday stating
that his brother Harry had been very
ill with typhoid fever, but was i'm
proving, and that his mind Is clear.
Mrs. A. L. Shafer, of Baker City,
half sister of w. K. Beardsley of
Weiser, is visiting with him for few
days. She will also go to Meadows
to visit her brother, G. G. Rigdon,
before returning home.
Work was begun on the construc-
ton of the temporary chapel of the
German Baptists Wednesday morn
ing. Four members of the Payette
congregation came down to assist in
the work of construction.
j. H. Scheloske went to Council
yesterday to look after the shipment
of q lot of ties that he has sold to
the Nampa & Owyhee railroad, and
the Boise Street Car company. The
lot consists of about IL, 900.
Col. W. j. Mcclellan, of the Ida
no National Guard of Nampa, was q
visitor to the city this week. Col.
Mcclellan is state agent for the Des
Moines Life Insurance company, ano
was assisting B. F. Edlin, district
agent for the Des Moines company,
in his work in Weiser.
During the high water in the
Weiser Tuesday, the river cut IL
above the headgate of the Weiser lr
rigation ditch, and was pouring
food of water into it. Engineer Flo,
was sent TO the scene by Engineer
Utter, and with a force of men
worked all night and with the use o
500 sacks Of sand, repaired th'
break,
Rev Father Hendrickz, being o.
a visit TO Father GodscbalE, vii
bold services next Sunday 10 n
Agnes church, At 10 O'Clock an
be viii preach on the following sub
jeet master what must ! 40 Z
obteip eternal life" Az the eyeDip
Aeryloe az 1880, be will prove 'Yh
| Immortality d tbe Soul by reepo
alone, A great erogd 70 eHpea'e
10 hear the lecturer who y ellspp
kpowp toR great many % 'l'e ee'S'
| people Father gQdsehelf g'l poi
| services W Aew plymouth, plsgs y
attends y build 2 church
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20

Z. M. Sweeney and family left for
Olympia, Washington, Wedn esday
afternoon to remain.
Moses Hopper, OF Cambridge, was
business visitor to the city Thurs
day.
Mrs. j. D. Audley Smith and
Miss Paris Reedy, left for Mackay
Thursday afternoon.
L. W. Smith. of Salubria, was a
visitor to the city this week. Mr..
Smith has been at Boise several
weeks, where he was confined to his
bed by severe illness.
j. G. Blood, the Long Valley
placer mining man, was visitor to
the city Thursday. Mr.. Blood is
arranging to begin work on his prop
critics in the near future.
The special train of Division Super
lntendent E. G. Manson, of the
Short Line, with headquarters at
Pocatello, returned east yesterday
morning from a tour of inspection of
the line from Pocatello to Hunting
ton.
Ice gorges are reported to be in
evidence at several points on the
Weiser river, and if they should all
happen to break at one time, there
would be a great rush of water, and
wagon and railroad bridges would
probably have to suffer.
E. s. Hesse and Dick Williams,
of Engineer D. A. Utter's surveying
corps, went to Caldwell Wednesday
afternoon to assist Engineer Hedding
to survey the route of a proposed
canal to be built during the summer.
The work will take about Six weeks
to complete.
VIM. A. Hill, representing the
Chicago Flexible Shaft company, is
in the city. Mr.. Hill was in charge
of the large sheep-shearing plant
that was located on Monroe creek
last year, and is here to arrange for
putting In another plant in the
spring.
Mrs. James A. Gerwick left
Wednesday afternoon for Portland,
to enter the large millinery house of
Lowengarden Bros, to become &C
quainted with the newest creations
in ladies headwear. She will be
absent about three weeks, and will
bring back large line of millinery
goods.
Deputy Sheriff Brizendine, who
went to Council Wednesday in an
swer to telephone message that an
insane man had been brought there
from Meadows, returned in the after
noon without prisoner The man
had not arrived, and it was conclud-
ed that it was case of dehrum
tremens and the fellow had got over
it.
The hose of the steam pipe on No.
6, Short Line passenger, that con-
veys heat to the coaches, burst We'd
nesday afternoon while the train was
waiting at the depot. The steam
began escaping and threw gravel
around promiscuously. A large
crowd was congregated at the depot,
and some wonderful acrobatic work
was done by the by-standers in get
ting away from tne lOcanty.
County Attorney Rhea returned
from Council Wednesday afternoon.
He went there Monday morning to
try the case of a man charged with
assault with a deadly weapon, but
after examining the plaintiff and
witnesses, concluded there was moth
ing to it, and dismissed the case. II
charges of the kind were looked in
to more closely, the county would be
saved considerable unnecessary ex
pense.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20
For Sale.

40 or so acre tract with water
right, "a miles out Of town, easy
terms
46-Mar,6 j. y, C0AKLEY,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-02-20

semi-weekly for fresh news.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
q Rareain For Farmera

The New York Tribune Farmer, a
national illustrated agricultural
weekly Of twenty large pages, has
no superior as a thoroughly practical
and helpful publication for the
farmer and every member of his
family, and the publishers are de-
termiDed to give it circulation un.
equalled by any paper of its class in
the United States.
Knowing that every enterprising,
up-to-date farmer always reads his
Own local weekly newspaper, The
New York Tribune Farmer has made
an exceedingly liberal arrangement
which enables us to offer the two
papers at 50 low a price that no
farmer can afford to lose the op-
portunity.
The price Of The New York Tri-
bune Farmer is si.OO a year and The
Press is e1.5O a year, but both
papers viii be sent for a full year If
you forward s1s5 to THE PRESS
Milford, Penna.
Send your name and address to
The New York Tribune Farmer,
New York City, and a specimen copy
Of that paper will be mailed to ycu.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
LEDGEDALE.

The high winds of the past week
have made quito a confusion on the
telephone lines of Hudson River
and Wayne and Pike county.
The cold wave struck this place
Saturday afternoon and caused the
thermometer to drop rather sudden
ly and plenty Of wind and snow
came with it. making it very bad
time for funerals and wedding.
Rev. Father Winters Of Hawley
came to Ledgedale Thursday night
in answer to a telephone message to
visit Patrick slattery, an aged resi-
dent Of this place, who had been
sick for some time. Mr.. Slattery
died on Christmas night, Funeral
was held Tuesday morning at ST.
Alary 8 church. he is survived by
six children The family have our
sympathy in this their sad afiiction
Mr. and Mrs. Friend simons and
children spent Christmas with r.
II simons end family on East side
Salem. Mrs. Rachel Reid sntertain-
ed at her home on Christmas day
Mr.. and AIRS. Asa Jones and daugh-
ter Of Eastsida Salem. Mrs. Kellam
ana sons, Charles r and Fred d.
Kellam.
Peter Foulkrod and wife of EN-.
porium are guests Of their parents
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel foulkrod.
We are pleased to know that oui
neighhor. M A Reidy, has besn
appointed judge of election in Greene
80 an vacancy caused by the remoV.
al of B y Kipp.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
G. ualLaoAD
TIME TABLE.
oorreoted Id pate.

Solid Pullman trains TO Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls, Chautauqua Lake, Clcgeland,
Chicago and Cincinnati
Tickets on sale at Port Jervls TO all
pointB In the West and Southwest at lower
rates than via any other frst-class line.
TRAINS Now LEAVE PORT JRRv1s AZ
FOLLOWS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

It viii bs good news to mothers
of small children TO learn that Group
can be prevented. The FIRST sign Of
Group is hoarsenesa. A day or two
before the attack the child becomes
hoarse. This is soon followed BY q
peculiar rough cough. Give Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy freely a.
soon as the child becomes hoarao, or
even after Che rough cough appears,
and IL viii dispel all symptoms OF
Group In this way oil danger and
anxiety may be avoided. This rem.
edy Is used by many thousands of
mothers and has never been known
TO fail 10 IS. In fact. the only rem
edy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant and safe
10 take For sale by Baich g. Son.
Matamoras, all gen stores IN Pike
county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
DINGMAN'S FERRY.

Cold has checked egg production
here.
Charles Person has an ice house
nearly completed near here and viii
erect slaughter house, pig and hen
house on the premises.
George Wilson is around again all
right and appears livelier than be-
fore his illness.
The M. E. congregation seems
we'll pleased with the services of the
new pastor and is prosperous and
happy.
From the accounts we read Of so
many laborers in the cities being
laid off, 10 would seem that country
boys would do we'll to consider be-
fore going TO the city for q job.
There is work next spring for the
supervisor on the road at w. c. P.
Swartouts.
Reports say about 500 ties were
deposited on lands of w. P. Horn
beck last fall by the freshet. The
have no marks and 30 he will have
something to compensate him for
damages.
Hill farmers cannot very we'll at
tend the institute these short days
without being out late at night.
Some farmers here in anticipation
Of the institute were discussing the
fruit business and concluded from
experience that owing TO the late
and early frosts apples was the only
fruit profitable and safe to grow.
There are four means of making
money here, however, if they are
carefully studied--apples, dairying,
poultry raising and keeping board
ers.
Will Benson is very busy saving
wood and he con cut large pile in
day,
Some make money out Of chickens
and the only secret is to learn how
to do it and then give the necessary
care and attention.
The proprietor Of Pine Hill Farm
in Sandyston is said to have some
coops of fine white leghorn hens
for sale at an easy price.
Duesenbery, as an adjunct TO his
candy and cigar store, has -four and
feed and keeps as a speciality a full
line Of chicken foods.
A. D. Brown is doing a flourishing
business this winter and has turned
out several sleighs.
John Hood has reroofed his house
with slate.
W. Richard, by reason of his
broken arm, has not been able tC
fill his contract with Chicago the
atrical company. We are sorry foi
him but glad to have him remain
here.
From the amount ofmeats handled
by Butcher Kintner he must b,
doing a large business.
John Van Etten has resumed
building on his lot which has beer
enlarged by purchase Of another
piece Of land.
Outsiders who sample too mucl
juice in Milford sometimes pay
IS for the fun, and insiders VIII,
annoy the council pay 81. Thi
may keep both the town and coun
Gil room quiet.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
CONASHAUGH

Milo Weeks was called co Middle
town, N. T., last Saturday to visit
his mother who is III.
A. W. Jeffories Of Brooklyn is Wis
iting Halcyon Cottage for a few
days.
d l. Davenport is filing his ice
house with a fine quality Of ice.
We wish all Press rsadersa happy
New Year
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
MATAMORAs

- n n - Au " AAAAgh
Miss Anna Koerner of New York
spent Christmas with her mother
here.
Misses Tsssie and Katie Biggs OF
Paterson, who have been visiting
with Mrs. E. Lord, returned home
Wednesday.
John Corwin Of Elizabeth, N. j.,
visited his mother here Christmas.
He is stenographer for a large copper
refining works
Frank Orce is improving from
long illness.
Bert Nichols of New York, Lorin
Langton, Eugene Cochrane, J Wal
lace Van Gorder and friend J For.
syth of New York and Miss Nellie
Laugton were visipers here for the
holidays.
Miss Ella Driller and Harry j.
Kramer were married at the BRIDES
home Tuesday, December goth.
Mrs Amanda Kimble is quite i'll
at her home here.
Mrs. S. D. Weller and two sons,
Frank and Milton. on Washington
street, have gone to visit relatives
and friends at Beach Lake Lake, Pa.
Isaac squires of Matamoras left
town Thursday to visit his brother,
Oliver D. Squires, at Highland, NY.
Letters have been received in Mat
amoras from Henry Haines, Of
Chicago, a former resident of this
village. He has just passed his 18th
birthday and Is we'll, and can see to
read without the aid of glasses. He
frequently fishes in the lake at that
city one mile distan and walks it
without difficulty. Mr.. Haines was
one of the oldest citizens of Mata-
moras and left for his western home
about six years ago.
John Koerner and Miss Bertha
Bell, students at the E. S. S. Normal,
are home for their vacation.
Miss Sarah Knapp of Hawley
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. S.
s. speers. = faa
William Hacket and wife of Ruth
erford spent Christmas at Mrs. A.
Billman's. Mr. Hacket returned
home Sunday evening, but his wife
will remain during the week. Mrs.
Hacket will be pleasantly remember
cd as Miss Emma Billman, before
her marriage.
Ben Lilley, who is with the Bor-
den Condensed Milk Co., arrived in
town Thursday night to visit his
mother, Mrs. G. Lilley. He is look.
ing we'll, and his friends are pleased
TO see him again.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Ridgeway
left town Friday to visit relatives al
Rowland, Pa.
Frank Seybolt of Boston spent
Christmas with his parents in Port
Jervis. Frank called on his old
friends in Matamoras on Christmas
afternoon. He is looking we'll ant
is pleased with his school.
Miss Lulu Prescott, teacher al
Warwick, is home for the holiday
vacation
Miss Edna Van Akin, a t,acher in
one of the grammar schools in New
York City, is eat her home for the
holidays.
Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Weidnel
spent Christmas in Goshen viii
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan McPeak o.
Paterson and little son, Charley
spent Christmas in Matamoras. Mrs
McPeak win spend two weeks il
Bstamoras. S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
SANDYST0N


The article on the editorial page Of
The Vantage Recorder in relation to
Justices Of the peace last week is one
of the hest / have seen. The Office,
in n. j., is not q bonanza to the
possessor, and just because justices IN
Newark and Paterson have been
oniltv of extortion, an effort is to be
made to abolish the office. As 1t Is
TODAY with notaries public and COM
missioners Of deeds and afiidavits
there is little for the country justice
10 do beyond now and then petty
suit. Having been justice for two
wears. | have had two petty suits and
one criminal case. Il cannot be said
that the rural justice is getting rich
out Of his Office. Thanks Mr.. Record
er for your kind words in behalf OF
the }. p.
Our hunters are now looking after
the foxes and the record is two the
past week. Frank Major shot fine
grey one ON Christmas, and Lester
Heater, while going to his work on
the 23rd, found a red one fast in a
trap along the road. But he found
the owner Of the trap and generously
divided up with him.
james Fuller, Jr., aud Miss Grace
Rosenkrans were united in marriage
on the oath inst at Port Jervis.
Both are well known members Of
society of this town.
Ralph Vansickle and BERTHE Kint
ner Of the state normal are at their
respective homes for the holiday
vacation.
Tenants are looking up their places
Of abode for the coming year, and
there will be quite a number of
changes April 1st. ID. B. baltimore
will move to the house recently
purchased of Thos. Clark at Branch.
vile. Will Heater, recently married,
will occupy the house vacated by
Mr.. baltimore just above Centreyille.
Mrs. Porter Layton Of Layton was
taken to New York on Friday for an
operation. DIR. Hughes also went
the next day, returning Sunday.
Landlord Moutross is having his
shed reshingled, and should judge
the work was pretty cold.
The Christmas tree entertainment
in the chapel at Bevans on Christmas
Eve brought out a full house as usual,
Everything passed off nicely and the
tree was fairly loaded with good
things for the little folks, and some
valuable presents for the older.
Eston o. Vansickle of Newton
spent Saturday and Sunday at home
nursing a large boil on his neck.
Some time ago ne had an attack Of
blood poison on his hand. He is
having his share Of bodily ailments,
Blaze Cole is at home for the holi-
day vacation. He is attending a
medical university at Philadelphia.
Miss Allie Gum, who has been
sojourning at Newark and Perth
Amboy, N j., returned to her home
at Layton on the oath inst.
]. ]. Vansickle is spending a briei
visit to his home here, and will
return TO his business in Ohio after
the holidays.
Johnny Major, who has been con
fined to the house from an attack o.
muscular rheumatism, is slowly i'm
proving and will soon be out again.
The Rev. Rush w. Lake and brid,
arrived at the parsonage at Haines
willie Friday evening where larg'
crowd had gathered to welcome then
home, and all had good time.