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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

= From time immemorial there has
been a quaFrying waste Of two thirds
Of the slate mined. Now BY a new
process the waste Is crushed and pow
dered to dust and mixed with case
inc compound. While plastic H. is
nodded into any form and dried. when
1t is polished aud saW edAsssass iBi
Eis.ssH
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

Physical defects can be turned into
Incentives to success instead OF draw
backs, what We look upon as handi-
cGFs in the end may prove spurs to
enable Us to reach the goal Of desire.
IL We know but how 70, use them. We
make our own happiness. We carve
our own Exchange.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

Nike McGlnuis was oeias examined
FOR iury duty in murder trial
"Mr. McGiuuis." asked the judge.
have you formed or expressed ar
opinion as to the guilt or innocence OF
the prisoner at the bar2'
@No. s.r.' replied Mike
"Have you any conscientious scru
ples against capital punisnnert2"
"No- in this case, your honor
~Mike replied.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
ExeeptIona

"You don't have TO be enthusiasts
TO succeed in some things" said the
boarding-house philosopher; Il once
saw a man achieve a speed OF a mile
a minute sliding down q mountain
side, without the slightest effort on
his part and without having had any
ambition to do II"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The cold soup was eerved in Gus
the cauliflower in ramekins. Tht
salad was especially pi city. The ~
paragus tips were. passed through
ring OF pimentos Spanish PEPPER T.
oil. On one side of the plate was &
little rosette of lettuce French q C e
ing was served.
The dessert was a sfice of roun
cake over which was poured sauc,
m"de of ripe Strawberries prepared q.
for shortcake and sweetened witl
creamed butter and sugar favored
with vanilla. The hostess cut th
cake and poured the sauce owe it al
table, so 1t had no chance to beeO Il,
soaked and soggy.
Al dainty Sunday evening tee = e
menu was cold consomme Q fruit G y
ad. .oasted crackers and cream cheese
and ice cream served in indiviu a.
forms, and waters. The fruit 81 lac
was served on tall compete. Around
the edge slices OF apple stood up rEe
a frill. In the center was a combi' 4.
ton of grape fruit, orange. pineape e.
and berries.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
couaht Via the coods.

-Hogan's COW bruk into the straw
berry Patch this mornin, sorr. an it's
hfvty damages ye sh'uld git from
hinfH
1'Irs no use, Patrick He'll be sure
to swear it, vas somebody else's COW"
'irhe diEn a BIT, sorrfrhe can't OF
shut the baste in there fur ivldenee."
judge,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
Mighty Minds

u--un----nn---tlHs- -tlHs--aHn----u1@-u2
Some one Gin the darknessl sudden
ly startedi
Have any Of you heard this one?
A Chicago man was showing his city
to a visitor from Philadelphia. He
showed him the Stockyards and the
Lake front and the Masonic Temple
and' all that but the Philadelphia
didn't enthuse. So finally the Chica-
go man said. Well. what DO you think
Il Il, any way7 Don't you think It's
great cftyT"
It's a big city. of course said the
Quaker. but it isn't laid out SO well
as Philadelphia
mo said the Chicago man, hut
maybe 1t will be when it's been dead
rs long,"
Some one else Tin the darknessl
sniggered.a
when it's what7" asked another
voice.
When it's been dead as long" ex.
planned the others. Don't you sect
When it's been dead as longl"
Everybody sniggered.
Why" said somebody, ''is the heart
of a tree like a little dogs tailf"
Il love riddles" said one.
so do l." said another.
81 give 1t up" said a third.
Because" said the riddleF, '1t's
the furthest away from the bark"
"Tee-hee-hee!" cried a merry little
madam.
"Wha threw mush In fathers facef-
asked an ominous voice.
"Tee-hee-heel" cried the merry lit
tie madame.
who threw the overalis in Mrs.
Murphy's chowder7" demanded q
jealous voice.
They all nearly died. Recovering
lin a measured. some one took the
lead in that chaste and elegant bal.
lad;
love, love. love my wife
But, oh. you kid
For my dear wife I'd give my life
But, oh, you kid!
Ny wifey dear is good to me,
A wrong she never did.
love. love. love my wife
But, oh. you kid
Thus intellectually refreshed, one
with a giant mindl remarked:
"Oh. pcklesl"
Whereat a number shouted aloud
with the excruciation of their merri-
nent The rest of them beamed sev,
/
why was Eve nader" asked one.
who threw mush IN fathers face?''
demanded the oninous voice.
"Tee.hee-hee!" cried the company
in chorus.
"weli. why was Eve nader" asked
one
who threw the overalls in Mrs.
Murphy's chowder?" insisted the jeal-
Gus voice.
".Well, why was Eve nader" asked
one (after mirth had partly subsided.) }
For Adams express company"
J SAY" exclaimed an excited voice,
"Why does the United States Express
Company have white horses to pull
their wagons? 40. not that This Is
it: Why does the United States Ee
press Company have white horses?'
"Oh, picklesl" cried the pickler.
Everybody laughed again.
who threw mush In fathers face?'
demanded the ominous voice.
One little girl choked and they had
to pat her back.
Who threw the overalls In Mrs
Murphy's chowder?" asked the jeal-
Gus voice.
They didn't applaud this as much a.
its predecessor (no one had to b
patted on the back, either) and tht
mush man put on airs.
This" said one, aside, els a ave
Jolly crowd"
That's what it is." said another
eagerly.
I'm tell you what we1l do" cried a
third, Lets play 'Sneeze.' I'll count
8, and when say g., you over here
veil out 'Hishr and you over there
yell out 'Hsshl' and the rest OF us
will yell out 'Hosh! Now. then! One!
Two! Three!"
They sneezed with tremendous ef-
feet, and as the distant hills caught
the sound the echoes wonderingly re
marked To the trees:
And you know, they all have In
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

Where do the ottentots live,
Mary?" a pubrc-school teacher asked
one of her pupils. = don't know, m"
said Mary. primly. @Ma won't let me
visit any of the people in this neigh
borhood. Youths Companion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
LIQUID Face Powder.

Rosewater. 8 ounces; Talcum, IA
ounce; zinc-oxide, IA ounce; Glycer-
Inc. ..1-2 ounce; Tincture Of benzoin, 10
drops.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

Teacher-James. what is grammar?
james (alias Jimmie) )-Grammar is
the science which learns Us how to
speak correct.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
MODEL PRESENTATION SPEECH.
HS~ the German Mechanic Put in II
LITTLE Sentiment.

Little Sentiment.
John Smith had worked for the
Valve corporation for forty-two years
and decided 10 quit The company Ia
consideration OF his long and faithful
service arranged to give him a none.
tary recognition. The superintend-
snt Of the works. a German and an
extra good mechanic was asked to
present IL He was advised to use
little sentiment in making the pre-
sentatiOn speech. and this is the way
be did II:
John. you han work for the com
pany over forty years?"
yea"
-YOu are going to Quitg"
yes"
we'll! They are so tam glad Of II
that they asked me to hand you iais
hundred dollars"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
Tshiy 'krmfuI.

II you are an sERglishman. don't
think that Juggling 4 armless; it is
'armful. NothWestern AcademiaA.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

Challenging a Socialist TO debate Is
Ike Offering money to Wall Stree
broker.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

After cleaning ivory expose it to
tie sun. This assists In bleaching II.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The Commissioners Of Pike County
will hereafter hold Regular Meetings
the first Monday of each mo. between
thehours ofs a. IN. and 4 p. IN. except
ing in the months when Court may
be in session, and then during Court
THEQ, II. BAKER
Comm.ssi ,Ders Clerk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
William 3. KenwOrthey NJ. 0
Physician and SureOn
ONCE and residence Broad Street
iext Court House. MILFORD.
For Rent

Furnished rooms to rent. Enquire
of Mrs. Eta Poillou, Corner Broad
and Ann Streets, Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26
Notes and
Comment
OF Interest to Women Readers
IDEAS ron LuNcHEoN TAsLE.-

Delicious Meal Served by-one Hostess
that Can Be Very Easily
Duplicated.
Stuffed potatoes are prepared from
baked potatoes by cutting them In
half SO as not to injure the skins. Ie.
moving the pulp and mixing 1t with
butter, salt. pepper (sometimes add
ing grated cheesel. One hostess who
has toured around the world and eat
en- in every tongue served this ideal
menu at a luncheon:
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

Some of these jokes" replied the
press humorist with dignity. "are
worth impressing on people. ."-Lonis-
vile Courier-Journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-11-26

[ love, love. love my wife
But. oh. you kid
For my dear wife I'd give my life
But, oh, you kid
Ny wifey dear is good to me,
A wrong she never did.
I love, ! love, l love my wife
But, oh. you kid!
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
Orleans News Page
News and Views from this
Hustling Village
G. l. SHAEFFER, Local Editor

new portion will be but one story Sd
x182 to be connected to the two story
part remaining. thus making ground
floor 54x242. There will be practically
as much available working room in
the new building as there was in the
old two story building. The output
will be the same or rather more and
Mr.. Doe prophesies that in six weeks
the new building will be ready for oc-
cupancy. Some of the heavy timbers
are already on the ground. Orders for
new machinery have practically all
been placed. Mr.. Doe has met the
adverse conditions with push and
energy that is truly laudable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

The insurance adjusters were here
yesterday and adjusted the loss of
the mill destroyed by fire Monday
night. Dec. Is, and very satisfactory
settlement was made to all concerned.
Mr.. Doe, the superintendent. had the
matter carefully in hand and the adj
justers accepted the figures without
a question. The insurance was ad-
justed in the morning and Immediately
after dinner force of workmen be-
gan removing the debris preparatory
to rebuilding. The part of the build
ing saved from destruction which is
54x60 has been inclosed and will be
ready for operation next week. The
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
Real Estate for Sale

65-TWO FARMS AND TIMBER
LOT. Two hundred sixty six acres
in all, two sets of buildings and the
very best of spring water on both
places; only one mile to sawmill, five
miles to smart railroad village with
the best of markets for all kinds of
lumber and wood. Here is a good
chance to make some money and you
will say so when you see it. The
buildings are not in very good repair
but there is wood and lumber enough
to pay for the property number of
times. Don't say that if anything of
this kind was on the market it would
have been picked up by some lumber
dealer that has plenty of cash and is
looking for good trades all the time;
they do not find them all, if they did
that would be true. The above prop
erty can be bought for $500; will cut
this price for cpot cash. Write, call
or telephone Hoyt. Orleans, VT.
69-VILLAGE HOME. Story and
one half house with ell, piazza and
woodshed, contains 10 we'll finished
rooms, is in good repair inside and
out. Has fine cellar with outside
entrance, good lawn and shade trees.
village water; barn 25x50 with leanto,
also henhouse, ice house and some
other storage room, all in good repair.
Eighteen acres of very nice land with
apple orchard, plenty of wood fol-
home use and lot of small naples
that will soon be large enough to tap
This property is located in nice vii
lage with churches, school, stores
shops and mills; on main street, loca
ton one of the best in town, IL miles
from railroad on fine carriage road
This property must be sold at once
price $1,000, one half down, balance
easy terms. 1t will pay you to SCI
this if in want Of a village home
Write, call, or telephone Hoyt, Or
leans, Vt.
Geo. Hoyt,.
Orleans, "
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
AS one grows old

TIE bowels become less active and gentle
slim ulant is necessary occasionally to insure
regularity, which is essential If good health
is maintained. Rydale's Liver Tablets are
the best for old people who suffer from con-
sti, alton. They gently stimulate and tone
the Liver, Intestines and Bowels and estab-
lish healthy, regular habit. We guarantee
Rydale's Liver Tablets to cure the most stub
born case OF chronic constipation. +. D
Pie rec, Barton; F. J. Kinney, Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Hunt were
pleasantly surprised Monday evening
at the Woodman hall by large num-
Der of friends, who came to help them
celebrate Mr.. Hunts birthday. A.
P. Sweet in behalf of their many
friends presented them with two nice
chairs. Cake and coffee were served
and very pleasant evening spent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
We wish everybody
Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year

whether they are our customers or not
We have had more business the past
wear than ever before and our endeav-
ors for 1910 will be to satisfy our
customers by giving them better goods
at the lowest living prices.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
LOWELL.

Leon Barre is home from New York
city for a short vacation.
The students are home from Brigham
academy for the holidays.
Maurice and Eric Farman have gone
to Kansas for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. L con Bean are the par
ents of daughter born Dec. 8.
H. D. Stannard of Orleans was a
business caller in town laat week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Paronto are
the parents of son born, Dec. 9.
F. S Newton of Bloomington is in
town for a few weeks drawing logs.
Miss Alice LaClair is home from
Richford where she is teaching in the
graded school.
Miss Chloe Kelley is at her home
for few weeks to spend the holidays
| with her parents.
Will Blake was chosen delegate ano
attended the state Grange conventloE
| held at Burlington.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

Rev j. E. Bowman and Miss Edith
Balch gave very interesting talk
on Sunday school work at the Congre-
gational church Saturday and Sunday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
What about a worsted dress
pattern?

Suesine Silk would surely please
Sweaters, Mufflers, Tams, Toques
Knit Shawls, Ice Wool Scarfs,
Child's Caps.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

Ladies Fancy Stock Collars Zone
in a box, Silk Scarfs, Bows, Tecks,
Four-in-hands, Arm Bands, Caters,
etc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

Fur Collars, Muffs, Coats, Rain
coats, Waists, Skirts, Petticoats,
Kimonas, Wrappers, Corsets, Belts
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

Christmas celebration at the Con-
gregational church Friday evening.
All are invited to hang their gifts on
the tree.
Miss Clara Burgess will have a
christmas tree and exercises for the
school children Friday afternoon at
the school house.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22
We Have the Goods

If you don't see them ask
for them
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-22

Fruit, Confectionery, Nuts, Best
Ribbon Candy 10 cts. per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
IMPROVEMENT IS
SHOWN IN TRADE
Colder Weather Generally Has
Aided Conditions
IOBRlNG TRADE BFTIF3
JoBBlNG TRAD; BETTER
Free Marketing Of Cotton Helps Trade
In the South Although High Price
of Staple UnsettIes the
Dry Goods Business.


New York, October 16.-Bradstreets to-
day said:
improvements is the order of the day in
trade, collections and industry Coldel
weather, freezing temperatures, light
SHOWS or killing frosts, coupled with
freer crop movement have helped retail
trade and connections at the west and
northwest, while lower temperature and
high prices and free marketing OF cotton
have helped distribution at the SOUTH
Jobbing trade has been coincidently bene-
fitted by re-ordering to ill broken stocks
and the distributlve trade side according
ly presents a very favorable appearance
Trade at first hand feeh the stimulus
in more confident buying for spring,
though the unsettlement In the goods
trade. due to the high cost of material
and talk of curtailment, still retards trade
in this line. However. the tendency of cot
ton goods is undoubtedly upward and
buying appears slightly more confident at
the higher prices asked. From industrial
lines the same story of full order books
and OF longer hours now comes, payrolls
are expanding and available skilled labor
Is reported closely employed, with sss
idleness noted than for two years past
The iron and steel, coke, machinery and
automobile industries this week return
especially good reports as to activity and
there is noted greater scarcity of skilled
labor.
The coal trade shows more activity,
though prices are still complained of as
too low, and there Is greater scarcity
of cars noted In this and in the lumber
tta2 ffu
shows signs of Increased strength.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending October IA were 4z9,
against 203 last week and 244 in the same
week of 1908.
Business failures in Canada for he
week number 49, against As last week and
20 in the same week of 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
VETERANS PREPARE.
FOR ENCAMP MENT

Montgomery. October 16.-(Special.)--
The annual encampment of the Alabama
division, U. C. VI to be held this year
at Montgomery. promises to be great
success. Local committees are working
to give the visitors a good time and a
large crowd is coming, no doubt. The
following circular has just been issued
by Col. Harvey Jones, adjutant general.
in behalf of the members.
Headquarters Alabama Division u. c. ".
Office of the Adjutant General,
Montgomery, Ala, October Is, 1909.
Reunion Circular No. l.
l. The camps composing the Alabama
Division U. c. ". are hereby ordered to
assemble In annual convention and reun-
ion in the city of Montgomery on Wednes-
day, the nth and Thursday Is, of Novenl-
Der, proximo.
2. Each camp of this division Is entitled
to one delegate for every 20 members in
good standing, provided. every camp IN
good standing shall be entitled to at least
two delegates. Commanders of camps will
forward q certified list of delegates and
a1ternates with postoffice address to Col.
Harvey e. Jones, adjutant general, Mont
gomery Ala.
2. The usual railroad rates will prevail.
3. Camp commanders will remit to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
CONGRESSMAN CRAIG WILL
NOT RUN FOR REELECTION


| do not feel able to give up my private
business pursuits entirely: and find that
must give them I'm - an 70 ran,a,p
a. o,i4,a - -, - -
- '''' my present 'oini
IN congress- nave practically whole
Term yet to serve, and in that time | think
l can accomplish considerably more than
7 have alre.dv aocon,n,,shaa
W, -.
Aiio" ~" aeepiy nave Always
peeh interested IN the opening of the
Coosa river to navigation, and the de-
velopment of its water power At the last
session Of conoress s,,oooa,aa 3, ,r,,.,,,,
!. ...,--...-- =, a. ee''"s
A" e"''on 1Nu water power survey Or
oereo lor poth the Coosa and Tallapoosa-
i believe that when the next river ana
harbor bill passes | will be able 70 Obtain
an anpro.,r;a tin, nno, ,,,,,c,, .o 1870, a.
actual ,yarl ~ onan,rr ~ r,,,or 20 .'
gallon Ana tbat so,,athina aae,,tta ~,
corning water nowar ~, al, na,.,,aJI,,
streams NAV ba joolrsd r,r Z, a. 60
future | have no doubt ''e''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
Dun's Weekly Review.

New York. October 16.-R. @. Dun G.
Co.'s weekly review of trade said today:
Renewed buying of rolling stock by the
railroads is the conspicuous development
of the week in the iron and steel ira 10.
Reports indicate that orders are being
placed with some urgency, and that con-
siderable new business was under negoti-
alton. Renewed activity in steel works
Is reflected In continued heavy purchases
of pig iron at many points, and further
advances in prices are In order. One con-
tract for 10000 tons of Bessemer at $19 Is
reported. The structural shops are receiv-
ing moderate amount of new business.
Trade in dry goods shows steady gain
and the higher prices in the primary mar
kets forced by the sustained higher costs
of raw materials, are now quite freely
paid. Curtailment of production in cot
ton mills. amounting to 224 working hours
at convenient dates between now and
August, has been virtually agreed upon.
Sales of print cloths at Fall River last
week almost equalled production, co. 900
pieces spots and 10000 futures Trading
in wide cloths continues active and prices
are fully on a level with the cotton mar
ket. Export trade is limited by the
higher prices. Foreign shipments of do
mestics from New York to this date are
32, 1868 bales, against 144,S76 year ago.
Dress goods are moving better for i'm
mediate use and woolens in mems wear
have been purchased literally. Advances
in foreign and domestic lines of woolens
and worsteds are being received. Hosiery
and underwear higher and more active
The footwear markets are steadily I'M
proving, but the price question continues
to retard business, and some branches OF
the trade continue quiet. Staple lines Of
heavy goods for mems wear receive the
chief amount of attention at present, bet
there Is a better demand this week Tor
mems medium and fine grades. Pro-
nounced strength continued to rule IN all
kinds of hides and further advances are
being secured in both foreign and domes-
tic stocks. The leather trade ccntinues
slowly to improve, but there Is no great
activity as yet although prices have stiff
ened about cent per pound on harness
leather and most varieties Of sole.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17
GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
FOR
MEN AND WOMEN

The government gives railway mail
clerks $500 per year to start and increases
to $1,000.
Uncle Sam will soon hold an examna-
ton throughout the country for postal
clerks, letter carriers and other govern
ment positions. The work is pleasant,
hours short and pay liberal. 1t is esti-
mated that $4,000 appointments will be
made this year. The government wants
men and women over 49, Any reader Of
the Age-Herald can get full information
and instructions to pass the examination
by addressing the Bureau of instruction,
ss5 Hamlin Building. Rochester. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-17

Selma, October 16.-(Special 1.-The fol-
lowing letter, made public today. will be
read with regret all over the Fourth Dis
trict and in many parts of Alabama. 1t
is the formal announcement that Con-
gresham w. B. Craig will not be a candi-
date for denomination and election next
year. The letter Is as follows:
Selma, Ala, October 16 1909.
Mr. Curran s. Goodwin. Admission, Ala:
My Dear Curran-Replying to your favor
of the 18th inst, inquiring whether or
not / will be q candidate for reelection
to Congress at the next election, and re-
ferring to our conversation in Washing
ton last March, in which l told you that
/ would not run for reelection, | beg to
say that l have not changed my mind
upon the subject since that time, and
that l shall again enter the practice Of
the law at the expiration of my present
term in Congress The reason for my de-
cision, as stated to you before. is that