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For Krtrh limrllon. No nilvertfMt'liielit
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f'ASII must arfouiiimiy nil nrdrrn.
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FOR KALE A speedy road horse.
Also an Alderncv cow, coining in.
AlH)iii:ss P. Q. It., Milford, Pa.
TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is
hereby given that trespassing
upon the property of the Forest Lake
Association in Lncka waxen town
ship, Pike county, Pa., for the pur
pose of hunting or fishing or any
other pui-i)se is strictly forbidden
under penalty of the law.
Al.KXAN'PKIt IlAPDKN,
Nov. 22, WIS. President.
Notice is hereby given that tres
passing on the premises of tho un
dersigned, situated in Dingmnn
township, for any purpose whatever
is strictly forbidden, and all of
fenders will be promptly prosecuted.
Oct. 24, m. Iii.v B. Cask.
AtlmliilMti'Htlon Not Ire.
Letters of administration upon
the estate of Sebastian Newburger,
late of Palmyra township, deceased
have been granted to tho under
signed. All iK'i-sons having claims
against said estate will present
them, nnd those indebted to said
decedent will please make immedi
ate payment to
HoltACK E. Kll'P,
Administrator.
Paupaek, Oct. 21, 1N5.
FOR SALE.
A small farm farm located near
Matamoras, known as the Hcnsel
or Reinhardt place, containing 21
acres. Finely located, well watered.
House and barn. Fruit of all kinds.
Part improved. Title clear. For
Terms, price, etc., address Lock box
O, Milford, Pa.
Notice to Tx-pn.vpm,
On state taxes not paid on or la
tere Nov. Uth ten per cent, will lx
ndded, and on other taxes five per
cent, after Nov. 20, ls5. I will be
nt my oflice, 4th street, from 1 to
4.30 p. m. Nov. 20th to receive taxes.
Jons C. Wai.lack, collector.
o lu-wurri. ,
The school directors of Dingmnn
township will y twenty dollars
for information which will lead to
the detection and conviction of any
person or ersons committing any
trespass or doing any damage to any
school house or property therein in
said township.
By order of tho hoard,
Nov, 7, 1MI5. Ika B. Case, Sec.
Correspondents nro imrticularly
requested to send in all news in
tended for publication not later
tlmn Wednesday in each week to
insure insertion.
Correspondence.
DINGMAN'S FERRY CHIPS
Dinoman's Fkrry, Dec. 25. Tho
Entertainment and Oyster Supper
at the M. E. Church proved a success
on Christmas Eve. The Stewards
and other members of tho church
were pleased to see such a large at
tendance.
Mrs. John Whitaker is very sick
at the home of her brother, John
V. Frazer. Dr. Miller iu attend
ance,.
W. II. Layton, who lias been sick
for sometime, is now improving
Dr. Fulmer, has gone to spend the
Holiday's with his family nt Easton.
The ice has gone out of tho river,
and our Ferryman Billio Kilsby.is
prepared to ferry any one that
wishes to cross the! river here . Del
aware.
At the beginning of the Now Year,
Is a eoxl time to turn over a new
leaf.
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PERSONAL.
Prof. Watson was the recipient
from his pupils of several very hand
some Christmas presents. This re
membrance shows his favor, nnd
lopularity with his scholars.
Mr. A. W. Balch, nnd Geo. Oeyei,
Esq. of Matamoras, visited the
county seat last Saturday on legal
nisinoss.
Mr. Jas. Creegan, of Port Jervis,
made us a brief call on Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Whittaker, a sister
f J. W. Frazer, Esq, of Dingmnn 's
Ferry, is quite seriously ill nt her
home.
W. II. La3'ton, tho versatile news
paper correspondent,known to fame
as "Dago," is confined at his home
by sickness.
Prof. John C. Watson, of the in
termediate department in our school
with his family is visiting Mr. and
Mrs. W. D. Cole, the parents of Mrs.
Watson, at Dover, N. J. They will
spend tho holiday vacation there.
Mr. Jacob Kleinhans hns set n
good example to his fellow towns
men, by gravelling tho side walk m
front of his handsome residence on
Ann street. We hope this spirit
will lxj contagious.
John Davis, of Montague, N. J.,
who was seriously injured by his
horses running away, Doc. 14 tlx, is
still in a very critical condition, nnd
little hope is entertained for his re
covery. Mr.Innocente Moreiri,n student in
tho New York Collego of physicians,
and n resident of Nicnurauga, is
visiting at Milford, this week.
Rev. Thomas Mc Bride Nichols,
who is pastor of a largo Presbyterian
church iu Oeimantown, Pa., with his
wife is spending Christmas with his
father, Rev. Thos. Nichols.
Mr. Garrett Kirby Smith, of Port
Jervis, N. Y., and Miss Anna Roe,
of Sparrowbush.N. Y.,were married
at the M. E. Church parsonage in
this place, Dec. 2.1, by the Rev. W
R. Neff ,
Mr. Aaron Courtright, of Mata
moras, visited Milford Thursday.
Mrs. Margaret M. McCarty, of
Montague, who was stricken with
paralysis Dec. 2 is, wo are glad to
hear, improving.
Mr. W. V. Hillard, of New York,
spent Christmas with his family.
Tho cheerful face of David Chapin
of Brooklyn, N. Y. illumined our
town during tho holidays.
John A. Kipp, Esq., who holds a
responsible situation with the Guar-
enteo Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of
Philadelphia, cheered his family
with his presence a few days this
week.
Albert Q. Wallace, of Philadelphia
is homo on a brief visit,
Lol. A. Lews has returned to
Milford after a visit to Atlanta, and
New Orleans.
Daniel D. Roseucrance of Dela
ware township drove to Milford
Christmas behind a pair of good step
pers over which he handles the rib
bons with grace and skill.
Th Thru King of th Eut.
The story of the magii' or " Three
Kings of the East," belongs, of
course, to Christmastido, and the
adoration of the wise men formal a
favorite scene in early English
mysteries. In the legend three
kings are called Melchoir, who was
old, with gray hair and beard, and
who ottered gold to the infant Sav
lour ; Jiisjmt, who was young, and
presented frankincense, while Bal
tluisar, of dark complexion, witli
dark, flowing beard, brought nivrrh.
The star which guided them had the
form of a radiant child bearing a
cross . txenange
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THE FAIR IN MATAMORAS.
It wim the Moat nuerpHnfiil Fnlr Eve Held
by Hit tallies of Hope C'htirrh
(From a I'hess Rtpnn-ntntlve.)
On Vetlnosrtny and Thursday eve
nings of Inst week, the ladies of the
HoiM) Evangelical Church, held their
fourth minimi fiiirnnd supper in the
store room of John Eagan, on River
street. The proceeds amounted to
two hundred nnd twenty dollars.
Many had to turn away as there was
not room enough for nil to get in.
The supper was famous in all its ex
cellency. It shows what the ladies
of that place can do in the way to
suit the taste of the inner man. The
fancy work brought in the handsome
amount of f1.24 alone. The new
wonan dressed np in doll fashion
was bought by Miss Agnes Wilkes,
and the baby with long clothes was
taken by Martin Fisher.
The ladies are now discussing ns
t) whether they should have a
hall for the use of the church, and
renting to good parties for some
good purposes. A large building
with n large room to hold about 800
people should be built in that grow
ing village, nnd it will be nn attrac
tion to that place, and a credit to
the ladies.
The Royal Templar of Temperance
No. 56, of Port Jervis, nttended in a
body, numbering JK, tho ladies ex
pressed their gratitude to tho above
lodgo in being generous m coming
acrossjtho bridge, nnd partaking of
their excellent supper, and entertain
ment.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
New York, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey iay larger salaries to their
Governors than any other States in
tho Union. The Governor's salary
in each of these States named is $10,
000 a year. New York also provides
an executive mansion for her Gov
ernortolivo in.
The Maine forests are being con
verted into paper nt a rnpid rate
Three mills in Penobscot county turn
out a train load of pulp every day,
consisting of from seventeen to
twenty car loads. There are pulp
mills nt four other places in the
same county.
The Mahonoy City councils have
mado a praiseworthy attempt to
put an end to tho disgraceful evil
known as "street walking," by pas.
sing nn ordinnneo, imposing a fine
of 110 on all persons, under eighteen
yenrs of ago found on tho streets
after 10 p,m. Tho result will be of
interest to many towns afllicted
with the same moral plaguo.
Tho village of Dockertown, N. J.
has for somo time been agitating the
question of a water works, and who
should own them. Tho Independent
earnestly championed town owner
ship, mid the influence of its efforts
was recently demonstrated by the
vote, which was 101 in favor, and
only 20 against. The town now will
no doubt lx) bonded, nnd a supply of
water secured.
Yale Collego has inaugurated
kind of Kccley cure for inveterate
novel renders. Tho students nre to
have a course in modern novels, of
tho standard kind, and they will be
required to write a short review of
the book read at tho end of each
week.
Ten year ago the logs in Wisconsin
ran four or five to 1000 feet of lum
her. Now, twelve, fifteen, and even
twenty logs are required to furnish
as much. In five yenrs tho decrease
iu diameter of the pine trees cut for
lumber has been 35 percent. Public
Lioogor.
Congretiional Cuti.
Handsome as his now gavel is,be
f oro tho session is over Speaker Reed
may have occasion to prefer an ax
Chicago Post.
Colonel Ingersollis right. The
president needs praying for. Just
look at his surroundings since con
gress assemblod. Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Democrats of the Fifty-fourth
congress will view the proceedings
from the bleachers, but they'll have
a lot of fun with the umpire. Sioux
City Tribune.
According to the newspapers, the
new chaplain of tho house doesn
believe in the existence of hades.
lie frequents the house sessions, he
will before his term expires. Leb
anon (Pa.) Star.
wviy lime wuippor snapper in
the lower house of congress is get
ting ready to put up some sort of a
lightning rod for next year. What
an assortment of electrical appara
tus ! St. Paul Glolm.
it is noticed that most all of the
now members of congress wear white
lawn neckties. Mr. Reed may feel
i-iuicu upon to use tno lawn mowei
that clipiKMl off his mustache. Chi
cage iimes-ilerald.
PuriUnt Did Not Ilka Chrlatnm.
During the reformation tho Pur
itans, fancying that all festivities
connected with Christmas were only
" popish alximinations, "attempted
w ciixjunu nmigouier l no observance
or me festival. Happily the anni
versary survived all narrow minded
persecutions, and rose into purer.
permanent life. New York Journal.
BRIEF MENTION.
If you want to get up ho early,
you can soo the new comet about 6
o. m., in the, sky between the south
nnd southeast.
To-morrow, Saturday Dec. 21
will bo tho shortest day. Tho old
proverb is, "As tho days begin to
lengthen tho cold begins to strength
en."
Make some friend happy all
next year by presenting him with a
subscription to tho Press.
Tho Press wished all its readers
and every body else a merry Christ
mas, and now extends to all its wishes
for a happy nnd prosperous Now
Year.
The Presbyterian church in Port
Jervis held a sun rise exercise Christ
mas morning at 7 o'clock. Is there
nny tradition connected with this
enrly worship.?
Port Jervis with her other
troubles is having a mild epidemic
of chicken stealing. We raise plenty
re to replenish your impoverished
coops neighbor.
In filling tho jury wheel for 1896
tho jury commissioners of Lehigh
county dropped tho names of all
persons connected with the liquor
business, teachers in tho public
schools, and men who were suggest
ed by tho members of tho bar.
Tho Normal Echoes, a monthly
publication edited by the Senior
class of the East Stroudsbiirg State
Normal School displays considerable
literary ability. Tho descriptive
articles nre interesting and well
written, and those of tho more im
aginative, as well biographical na
ture, show evidence of enro and re
search. The poetry is ambitious, as
are most poets. Tho school is de
servedly prosperous, nnd Prof.
Bible is in grent demand as an insti
tute talker having been enployed to
make thirteen speeches before the
institutes to be held at Sunbury and
Lock Haven.
Lucian Hissnm caught 19 fine
pickerel nt Brink Pond, Saturday.
Tho largest weighed 4 pounds.
The Citizens Telephone Com
pany, for which a notice of an ap
plication for a charter was published
in the Press, has received it from
tho Governor. The compnny has
over 100 subscribers in Honesdalo,
and after January 1st the exchange
will continue open all night.
The Press wishes all its readers
and friends a very Happy Now Year
Particular attention is callod to
tho contents of the third page of this
issuo of the Press. The matter con
tained thereon will ho invaluable as
n reference in future. It is a brief,
conciso Biimmnry of tho events of
tho year just a bout to closo, present
ed in such a manner as to be easily
and readily found, liesides contain
ing information which may hnve
escaped the eye of tho casual reader.
It will serve to refresh your memo
ries, and furnish you a valuable in
dex of past events. It would bo good
history for the school room ns well
as the housohold. Presorvo it for fu
turo reference.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,
Daniel M. Van Auken, et. ol. to
Kate B. Van Wyck. Deed dated
Dec. 18, 1896. Land in Milford town
ship, 302 acres. Con. fl,000. Ent'd
Dec. 10, 1895.
David D. Newman, sheriff, to
Peter Felter. Dated Doc. 16. Land
in Palmyra, 162 acres. Con. $.300,
Ent'd Deo. 21.
David D. Newman, sheriff, to J
II. Thompson, Ex., &c. Dated Dec
6. Land in Palmyra. Con. 11,050,
Ent'd Dec. 21.
David D. Newman, sheriff, to C.
W. Bull. Dated Dec. 16. Land in
Milford. Con. 2,252. Ent'd Doc. 21
David D. Newman, sheriff, to
Edward Quinn. Dated Dec. 16.
Land in Milford. Con. 500. Ent'd
Dec. 21.
Jesse Lee to Elizabeth Lee. Dated
Nov. 7. Land in Matamoras. Con
11,200. Ent'd. Dec. 21.
J. Florence Wilson to Adelaide A,
Baldwin. Dated Doc. 20. Land in
DinRinan, 331 acres. Con. II
Ent'd. Dec. 21.
Wm. E. McComick, and wife to
Julius J. Johnson. Dated Dec. 5.
Land in Matamoras. Con. 11,800.
Ent'd Dec. 21.
David D. Newman, sheriff, to
Henry D. Clark, Dated. Oct. 21.
Land in Delaware. Con. 1280 17
acres. Ent'd. Doc. 23.
He Wanted it. But it Did Not Come.
Francis S. Palmer, Private Secretary to
Collector Kilbreth, made public tho ful
lotting letter to-day, which U given, bod
HiM'lling and all:
. w'a I'uniiv T) XT,...,...!.,.- OO
Intel. Francis!". Palmer My DtnrSir:As
you are aware ot iny application lar an ap
pointment in the Collector's Ollice. Itake
the lilierty of writin you for advise and
astiitniico. I am promised an appointment
in Mint at Philadelphia ax soon as it
chimin's Suiierintendeiit, which will be
soon, but I do not like Philadelphia, and
am very anxious to securu a situation in
New York. I well make you the proposal
if von will your influence to secure.
which ill nil proltahlliticD a word or so
wouhl be the dividing point. 1 will give
you 1110 or 10 imt cent, of my wages for
one Tear, 1 ask you as a stranger friend
not io laru me any ill-will If you cannot
accept, but, as it is a matter of bills I am
willing to pay the price. I paid once for
tlie Supt o a large factory and never re
gretful it, as I held the situation until the
14ih of August' when it went to the wall.
Trusting you will treat me the same con
sideration as I intrust this letter to your
kiudeoiinidcnitiou. I will anxiously await
your reply. Yours in conlldeuce.
H. M. Hokkbkck,
Dingman's Ferry, Penna.
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Wear
This Size?
51-2, 6, 61-2
C width only.
or 7
m
It SO
you can get z
pair
of Woman s
gola Square
Don
Toe
Real
Laced Shoe.
value S3.00--
now
$1.75.
We bought them
of a speculator in
New York and we are
satisfied to give you
the benefit of the
bargain.
Orders sent by
mail or by either
stage line will re
ceive our carefu
and immediate at
tention.
JOHNSON'S,
28 Front Street
Port Jervis.
BIG SALE OF
CALIFORNIA
WIN
To introduce my wines
and liquors to the peopl
of Milford and vicinity I o
fer the following low fig
ures for the Holiday trade
California Port, Sherry,
Catawba, Angelica, Swee
Muscatel, Madeira, Tokay
Blackberry, Malaga an
Rhine wine at 50 cents
per quart bottle or put u
in cases of one dozen bo
ties assorted or of any
kind at $4.90 per case.
EVERY BOTTLE GUAR
ANTEED TO GIVE SATIS
FACTION.
Goods will be forwarded
by either of the stage
lines. Mail orders promp
ly attended to. CALL 0
OR ADDRESS
JOHN F. SAXON,
Wholssals Store, IOS Pike St..
Branch Store, S3 Front St.
PORT JERVIS, N. Y
Go to
T. R.
Julius Klein
FOR
Stoves and
Hardware, Cutlery,
Ware, Sc.,
Ranges
Tin, Agate
Sc.
Tin Roofing and Plumbing
A SPECIALTY.
Jobbing promptly attended to.
Broad street, opposite PRESS Offce.
H
!
It takes plenty of work and
soap to get the printer's ink off
your hands.
If you advertise
In PRINTER'S INK
you will get plenty
of SOAP and work
in your hands.
TRY IT.
Published at 10 Spruce Street,
NEW YORK CITY.
JTLOOK OUT
We have the
Holiday Presents
YOU EVER SAW.
Call and inspect OUR STOCKS,
; will please you to see the
New Novelties.
Ryman & Wells.
VAN ETTEN
OUR SPECIALTIES ARE :
Sanitary Plumbing,
m Heating &
Hot Water Heating.
Houses Tested for
No. 14 BaiiNStreet,
Next door to First Notional Bank.
W. & G. MITCHELL,
Dealers in
Fancy & Staple
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Provisions, Hardware,
Crockery, Glassware,
Boots, Shoes, Etc.
Corner Broad and Ann Streets.
Headquarters for Dry Goods.
Headquarters for Notions.
BROWN
and
ARMSTRONG.
Headquarters for Boots & Shoes.
Headquarters Rubber Goods.
DO YOU EXPECT TO BUILD ? THEN SEE
A. D. BROWN & SON,
Manufacturers and dealers (n all
kinds of Lumber,
Contractors and Builders.
Estimates made ; personal attention given and work
guaranteed.
OFFICE, Brown's Building, Milford, Pa.
FOR
SANTA GLAUS.
finest line of
& WRIGHT.
Imperfect Plumbing.
Port Jervis, N. Y.
'
Headquarters for Groceries.
Headquarters for Provisions
Headquarters for Hardware.
Headquarters for Crockery.