r One Cent a Word. For KAh Insertion. No adTertlMment tnkn for lefts thftn IS cento. CABH mnnt accompany nil ordem. AddrMl PIKB COUNTT PRESS, MILFORD, PA. rpRKSPASS NOTICK. Notice U hpirhy A (flvcn that trpasln(H!uin the mut It em hnlf of the trnrt of lnnd known an the William Donny, No. HH, In Shohola town ship, for huntiiiR, flailing, or, any otlinr rurposo, also tn-spusslng on Pawkill pond n 1)1 liftman township, or, fislilnff in it is forbidden under jwnnlty of the lnw. M. (JI.KILANU MlLNOB, Aprl64m Attorney for owner. FOR RENT. Several good houses in Mllford, Pa. Enquire of J. H. Van Ktten. - TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that trespassing upon tho pro- B;rty of the Forest Lake Association in ackawaxon township, Pike county, Pa., for the purpose of hunting and fishing, or any other purpose is strictly forbidden un der penalty of the law. Alexander Happkn, Nov. S3, 1896. President. TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that trespassing on the premises of the undersigned, situated in Dingman township, for any purpose whatever is strictly forbidden, and all offenders will be promptly prosecuted. I11A B. CASK. Out. 4, lfti. FOR BALE. A small farm loonted near Matamoras, known as the Hensel or Reinhanlt place, containing Si acres. Finely located, well watered. House and barn. Fruit of all kinds. Part improved. Title clear. For terms, price, etc., address iiock box li Alliroru, "a. til! OA REWARD. The school directors Ip.F of Dingman township will pny twenty dollars for Information which will load to the detection and conviction of any person or persons committing any trespass or doing any damage to any school house or property tnerein in sam lownsnip. By order of the board, Nov. 7, 1896. lBA B. CASE, Seo, CORRESPONDENCE Correspondents are particularly requested to send in all news in. tended for publication not later than Wednesday in each vreek to in sure insertion. LAYTOIM. (Special Correspondence to the Press.) Latton, Jan. 80. The Oyster supper at Isaac Westbrooks on Jan. SO for the bene fit of the Rev. C. H. Von Glahn was well attended In spite of the flurry of enow. The Dominie originated and suggested new plays, and enjoyed himself Vfith the young people generally, while Mrs. Von- Glahn deftly assisted in the preparation and serving of the viands. Like a good play It was continued the next evening, and though the beautiful snow bad changed to dingy mud the attendance was satisfactory. Total receipts for the two evenings $21.94 net. Mrs. Rebecca Schooley moves in the spring to the house of Mrs. Mary A. Rutan near Halnesville. Mrs. Schooley has lived In thlB place a number of years, and proved a kind and excellent neighbor. She" will be missed. The sick with a very fow exceptions are generally on the mend. It Is hoped that this zero temperature will somewhat check the (riskiness of the festive microbe, and give the various disease germs a chill they will not recover from In a good tough dogs age. Mr. John V. Major will move into the Clark house In the village, and leave his farm in charge of his son Arly, who was recently married. John I. Bevans, Esq., of Plttston, Pa. Is visiting friends in the neighborhood. He has under consideration the selling of his farm for which he Is said to have advanta geous offors. Mrs. Mary A. Rutan has rented her house near Halnesville to Mrs. Rebecca Schooley, and will hereafter live with her son Joseph near Lafayette. Year after year It is remarked that the tracts on which railroad ties can be found to a profitable extent, soon, can not be had. Still an Immense number of ties are taken out of the valley each year, and seemingly as many as usual this winter Is'lce little fortunes have been made off the lumber taken from these three River Townships during the last ten years. It would soem as If the tie branch of the in dustry must toon near its end here. The Epworth League, and Ladies' Aid Societies of Walpack Centre will hold a Cake and Coffee social In the basement of their church on Friday night Jan S9. Ad mission ten cents, proceeds for running expenses of the church. The young peo ple have this function in charge and are going to have a bang up good time If the skies fall. Those who expect a share of the good things that there abound, want to "got there Ell." Lots of ice forming this week, and those who have not yet filled their ice houses are likely to have a fine opportunity now. We yet have the month of February before us and it Is a fairly good month for loe too, so It is quite likely that a good crop will be stored. Our host Montross Is about and over seeing his business much like old times, His many friends are much pleased that his recovery has been so rapid and thorough. Rev. J. H. E. Schults preached lost Sun day morning at Dlngman's Ferry, and Mr, Fletcher GarUs the supply at that place de livered a discourse from Mr. Schult's pul pit at Walpauk Centre. Text from 1st Cor. 1st chapter, 23 aud 84 verses. Those In attendance speak well of the manner In which Mr. Goriss handled his subject. Can It be that there la a man laying claim to deoency, and position that can be so sneaking mean as to induce another without real cause to assault a man In his own bouaef Can a man be so hardened by familiarity with crime as to become " partioeps crlmines" with, and "sick bully on to attack a man whom he dares not face himself f Yes, there Is such man, and he thinks he keeps his vl- oiououess nioely cloaked, although he ai ways tries to be on hand to back up such lawlessness. These things are becoming patent to the public and the majority of thinking people are weighing actious.and taking notes. It is Impossible that such methods should continue long In a civi lized oomuiunity, and the people will ere long get the source of much of the lawless ness In this celghborhuod located about right. Then well then, some one crooked will be eu tide straight, and many will wonder why thry did not grasp the true situation before. The Blcknossof almost every description that has prevailed about here during the winter has affocUHl the schools very un favorably and cut the pereentaffo of at tendance to an extent that Oils the average teacher with disgust at the forlorn ap pearance of their school register. The widow of the late Julius Rosen- rans will probably brenk up farming In tho spring and reside with her son-in-law, Mr. Eugene Major. MONTAGUE. (Special Correspondence to the Press.) Montague, Jan. 85. The Chicken Pie supper at the Brick House last Tuesday evening for the benefit of thcM. E. Church was fairly well attended of course the sup per was A one. Proceeds -G.81. Those who attended from Mllford were Frank Van Horn, "Doc" Steele, Will Beck and Frank Rudolph the genial clerk of Brown and Armstrong who more than enjoyed a Jersey chicken pie. There will lie a Carpet Rag social at the residence of Geo. Armstroug for the benefit of the Reformed church on Tuesday even ing Feb. 9. if stormy next fair evening. The Town Committee of this town will meet at Tappantown on Saturday Feb. 8. Chicken thieves have appeared again. The Infant daughter nf Mr. and Mrs, L. S. Merrill died last Wednesday evening about 8 o'clock aged four months. The funeral took place Friday afternoon. Rev. S. Garrettson of Dingman ofllciating. Interment at Halnesville. Mrs. E. Gumaer has gone to Now York to spend some time visiting relatives. "Bitter and Sweet" both are right. The writer of these lines is well acquainted too with the road from Dlugmans to Mllford and the numerous needless hills which could be avoided. For instance all the grades from the Thrall to the Warner place, the hills from the McCarty to the Cavebank, the hills near the Van Etten farm and so on. But that is nothing it Is Just as bad over here but it Is comforting to know somebody at least has the inter est of the travelling public enough at heart to take up a little newspaper space. Blockmore has moved : Where? Montague has a cow which is not averse to entering a dwelling. For particulars ask George. Oscar Van Auken has sold the timber on his Sandyston farm to Mr. Hopkins. Levi Westbrook is at present far from well, which we are sorry to note, yet we are glad to hear that Miss Maggie West- brook is slightly Improved. The roads are slippery and the black smiths are happy. DIN OMAN'S FERRY. (Special Correspondence to the Press.) Dinomanb, Jan. 27. There will be an old-fashioned donation at David Joggers' at the Centre on Thursdny, February 4th, for the benefit of Rev. S. Morris. It stormy the next fair evening. Come one, come all and have a good time. Per Committee- MATAMORAS. (Special Correspondence to the PRESS.) Matamoras, Jan. 27. For Several terms Prof. Horace R. Dunn has con ducted dancing classes. Lust winter ho taught a class nt Matamoras This winter his class In Port Jervls, was very large and on TiH-Mlay evening he gave a reception nt the Academy of Dancing In Mannen hor Hall, and there were fully M) couples present. Spring's Orchestra of five pieces was in attendance, Tho Grand March was led by Mr. Oliver Squires, and Miss Emiiia Conkliiig. The dancers received haudsume souvenirs cou- tatning a good likeness of their genial and efficient instructor. The following ladles from Matamoras were in attendance: Miss Hattie Allen, Miss Mary Squires, Miss Florence Lord, Miss Julia Thomas. Tho Professor is to bo coiiKial ulnted upon giving such a lino reception. All the arrangements were complete, take it all In all, it was the finest reception ever given in Port Jervis. We trust the Professor will meet with good success in the future. S, Matamoras, Jan. 36. The Christian Endeavorer Society of Hope Church held a Jack Horner " social at the residence of Mrs. Victor Ennls, Thursday evening, Jan. 28th. The Ladles' Aid Society of Hope Church held their regular meeting at the homo of Mrs. M. L. Cole, Thursday afternoon. LE DOE DALE. (Special Correspondence to the Press. LkduEDAlk, Jan. 88 Mr. Gaylord of Honosdale and Mr. Griswold of Catsklll, New York came to this place last Wed nesday stoping with I. K. Kellam and family. J. U. Becker has traded his judgements in Wayne and Pike county to J. B. John son for two houses and lots In Bingham- ton. Wm. Stermer and wife visited friends In Pike county on Sunday. Mr. Runyon visited his son James who lives In Hawloy on Friday and Saturday he has been very sick for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Wolfe of Laanna Pike oounty were guests of I. Kellam on Sunday. A number attended the Republican Caucus held at Salem Saturday night. Wayne Co. PAUPAC. (Special Correspondence to the Press.) PAUPAC, Jan. SB. Mrs. Duffy of this township died Jan. 11 at the advanced age of ninety six years. She is survived by five children, three sons aud two daughters. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Judge at the Catholic Church in Hawley at which place she was buried. The cold wave is upon us, and the traveler stay at home if possible. Mrs. A. J, Kimble has been spending week with her daughter in Dunmore. Miss. 11. A. Jacob has returned home after a two weeks visit with relatives in Passaic and New York.' Sore throat and colds are still the rule. Mr. Frank Depue of Sussex county, N. passed a port of last week w ith C. i Pellett. Miss Gertrude Pellett is visiting in Hunesdule. A. Header, For Sale Second-hand wagons in good ordor for sale cnoap at An glo s biacksmitn shop. LIST OF N0IWNATI0N8. Persons Who Will lie Voted For at the February Flection. Blooming Grove Republican. Judge of election, George W. Plersonj nspector, D. G. Hatten; supervisors, Mil ton R. Rolllson. John Klelnhans, George Rockllne; school directors, A. E. Simon- son, C. O. Billings, F. C. Howell; auditor, D. G. Hatton; overseer of the poor, John Klelnhans; town clerk, C. T. Youngs; treasurer, C. O. Billings; collector, C. F. Youngs. Democratic. Judge of election, William Downey; ln- pector, Samuel Vcnnio; supervisors. F. W. Bennett, Levi Lowe, M. Stener; school directors, E. R. Hazen, Otto Keullng, Frank Miller; collector, J. A. Runyon; auditor, Ed. Howell; justice of the peace, Edwin Hjwell; town dork, E. R. Hazen; overseer of the poor, J. A. Runyon; trea surer, E. R. Hazen. Lack a wax en Republican. Supervisors, W. V. Burchor 1, Alfred Eshback 8, Laford Calkins 8, John Mun son 4, John Botens 6; town clerk, W. V. Stelnmctz; auditor, A. Griswold: collec tor, Wesley Griflin; Justice of the peace, R. W. Kelly; school directors, C. C. Shan non, John Munson, Pelcg Rowland; udge of election, Georgo Holliert; Inspec tor, G. J- Klernan. Democratic. School directors, Ed. Goble, Joseph Chamberlain, Peleg Edward; supervisors, Albert Brlggs.JJohn Malone, I. B. Rosen- crance, John Botens, C. Williams; collec tor, M. C. Rowland; town clerk, Henry Dewltt; overseer of the poor, I. B. Rosen- crnuee; justice of the peace, Henry De wltt; auditor, A. Griswold; judge of elec tion; W. R. Smith; Inspectors, S. K. James, Ed. Kocbka. Lehman Democratic. Judge of election, Casper Schoppe; in spector, Frank Van Auken; supervisors, George W. Litts, Joseph Snyder, Samuel Ward, Clinton Guillut; school directors, Uersham Bunnell, J. E. Nyce, B. F. Court- right; town clerk, G. E. Swartwood; audi tor, J. H. Cook; overseers of the poor,S. G Arnst, John Litts; collector, M. V. Bris coe. Republican. J ml go of election, David Burcher; In spector, Romaine Whlttaker; supervisors, Charles Whitmore, R. P. Niles, George ouyuer; town cierK, Leonard uariss; audi tor, H. F. Bensley; overseer of the poor, Amos Gariss. Greene Republican. Judge of election, Victor Corey; lnpeo- tor, John Hoover; collector, John Marsch; supervisors, Samuel Folkrod, Emil Vuille, Peter Felton, Felix Olsommer, John Buchter; school directors, Anthony Hopps, Jesse Martin; overseer of the poor, Charles Kramer; town clerk, A. F. Simons. Democratic , Judge ot eloction, Peter Corey; inspec tor, F. F. Frisbie; auditor, M. O. Smith; collector, John Marsch; school directors, Samuel Simons, Jesse Martin ; supervisors, Patrick O'Connor, Emil Vuille, Frank Fribole, Joseph Augustine, Lewis Carl son; town clerk, Silas J. Dlckerson; over seer of the poor, Charles Cramer. Dinom an Democratic. Justice of the peace, J. K. Olmsted; au ditor, J. M. Hoffman; overseer of the poor, George B. Qulun ; town clork, Wm White; collector, John Wainwrlght; judge of election, D. D. Newman; inspectors, Alex Gavoille, Jules Bolleans supervisors, Louis Gavoille, Jas. Holden, E. H. Orben, E. A. Greening; school directors, G. J Gebhart, J. W. Greening. Shohola Republican. ' Justice of the peace, E. R. Kalbfus; con stable and collector, John Marquart, judge of election, Valentine Englehart; Inspec tor of election; J. P. Leaner; overseer of the poor, V. Hipsman; supervisors, Ernest Buchanan 1st, Gilbert Swezey Sud; school directors, S. D. Donohuo, V. Hipsman auditor, Alex Kirkpatrick. Democratic. Justice of the Peace, Frank Keller; oou stable, George Englehart; collector.George J. Englehart; auditor, Peter J. Shields school directors. George A. Kneeling, Cor nelius Wauds; ovorseor, Peter G. Hess supervisors, Jacob Blum, Stephon D. Wells; judge of eloction, Frank Keller; In spector, George II. Worzel. Milford (township) Democratic Justice of the peace. Edward Quinn; col lector, Walter H. Warner; supervisors, George Peroi, William Rosor; auditor, Otto Maier; judge of election, Henry Mo Cart y; Inspectors, George M. Quick, John McCarty; overseer of the poor. George Peroz; town clerk, J. C. Bull. Westf all Democratic. Judgo of election, Alex Brink; inspec tor, W. C. Courtright; school directors, William French.Mlchaol Uch ; supervisors, Isaac Labar, C. C. Sawyer; auditor, Hulet Soybolt; town clerk, E. A. Snyder; over seer of the poor, Frank Heath ; oollector, B. C. Totton. Rlpans Tabules: for sour stomach. Rlpans Tabules: pleasant laxative. Rlpans Tabules cure liver troubles LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. Under this head we will insert oommuni cations on current and political topics without beincr resoousible for the senti ments exoreHsud. aud invite such discus sion as may be proper aud of general in terest to the people. CillTUR )'KKb. New York, Jan, 23, 1897. Ed. Press : We are greatly pleased with the TeacherB' Column. We take the pa per at dinner time and oue reads the his torical conundrums and all then try to discover the names. In this way it not only amuses but likewise Instructs, and sharpens our wits. We refresh our mem ories by reading up hUtory and all are much Interested in securing correct ans wers. We think it an excellent feature, and one calculated to add greatly to the general information, If studied as we do. Children sueiu to grup such things with more avidity when put in this way, and this method we think could be used with great benefit by teachers. The ooluuin Is very well edite aud we would not miss it. A KKAlKK. Psnn sylvsnls Agrleultura. (From Gov. Hastings' Biennial Message.) When it is considered that these (Farmers') Institutes partake of the nature of University Extension as ppliod to agriculture and are highly appreciated and patronized hy farm ers, enabling them to secure some measure of technical training which is becoming more and more essen tial to success, it is urged that the appropriation therefor should be more liberal. It is the only organized state establishment for education in agriculture excepting the School of Agriculture at the State College. The Institutes also do an exceedingly valuable -work in arousing public interest in the subject of agriculture while the School of Agriculture con tines the work thus started and pro vides for further systematic training. For the support of both these agen cies the State has made during the past six years an average annual ap propriation of til, BOO, which is an a verage of five and four-tenths cents for each farm in the State. In other words, out of each $100 appropriated by the 1egislature of 1895 seven and three-tenths cents was for Farmers' Institute and five and three-tenths for the School of Agriculture, while fifty-four cents covers the entire ap propriation for agricultural pur poses. This amount, considering the great interests to be subserved, is not only inadequate but manifestly disproportionate. January 13th, 1897. The Short Courses in Agriculture at the State College have opened very successfully, fifty-two students being in attendance, thirty-nine of them in the Creamery Course and thirteen in the Short Course. The accommodations of the small building now a vailable as a Creamery are taxed to the utmost to accommo date the class, and indeed, several applications had to be refused on this account.. Two of these have al ready registered for the Course to be given in 1898. Rrogrestive Housekeeping. Two things have contributed to the increase in the supply of pre pared foods. The first of these is the very high rents charged in our cities, which have compelled house keepers to use very small kitcheus with gas for fuel. We have no room to store quantities of food as our mothers did. Gas fuel is too costly to allow us to cook oatmeal six hours when prepared oatmeal can be served on the breakfast table in six minutes. We have not the room or time or fuel to make a soup that must cook for three hours when a canned soup can be served hot in five minutes, The second reason is that women have come to recognize that life and time are too valuable to waste in any housework that can be done cheaper, quicker and better outside the Aouse. We cannot afford the time to watch the stock pot while better soups than we can make are jn endless variety in the store. The tendency in housekeeping to day is clearly toward a saving in time and labor. " The way mother did " is too expensive of both labor and time. The electric light. ' the eloctrio cooking appliances, electric lamp anil gas lighting appliances. the ens stove, the electric motor. preserved foods and prepared foods have come to our aid becanse we feel we must have ouch things. Life is too full to waste a minute in doing things in the house that can be done cheaper and better outside the house. Jane Kingsford in Chautauquan lor January. Another Trust Gone. And now the Harrow Trust.which was a combine among the manufac turers of the various designs of spring tooth harrows has been de cided by Judge Acheson of the Uni ted States Circuit Court to be against publifl policy. The trust proposed to fix a uniform price for harrows, and to maintain a large profit. LOST between Milford and Erie B. E. depot on Wednesday, Nov. 24, a large brown satchel. Finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving same at Erie depot, at Maurice ywinn b, or iinley s in ilflford. Paper From Swim Grass. Chicago capitalists have secured options on several acres of land in La Porte and adjacent counties, this large area being located in the Kan kakee region, Ind., for the establish ment of an industry that promises to revolutionize a branch of tho paper-making industry. It it stated that experiments have demontrated that by a new process an excellent quility of binding twine and building and roofing paper can be made out of the long grass that stretches away for miles in the Kan kakee swamps. The process is controlled by a syn dicate of capitalists, and it is pro posed to develop a new industry on a large scale by the establishment of a number of plants. Clothing for Men and Boys at Half Price. Men's and boys' Utica Non pariel Muslin Shirts unlaundered linen bosom, felled seams, rein forced patent extension back and sleeve facings, all sizes 12 to 18, several sleeve lengths, well worth 69 cts. at 49 cts. Men's $12 All-Wool suits. . . . 5.88 Men's $15 & $16 suits $7.49 Young men's $8 and $9 Suits at. $4.49 Boys' $3.50 short trousor suits at $1.98 Derby hats worth $2.50 at. . . $1.39 Alpine Hats worth $1.50 89c 250 Men's suspenders, silk embroidered, wire buck les, while they last at. ... 8c "Bee Hive." 38 and 40 Front St., PORT JERVIS, N. Y. Men's Shoes. -: Up-to-date shoes in ENAMEL PATENT LEATHER, WINTER RUSSET, BOX CALF, ENGLISH and AMERICAN CALF. Laced and Congress, double and Cork soles for Winter weather at JOHNSON'S, Fitter of Feet, Port Jervis, N. Y. Popular Prices, $2.00 to $3.00 FILLING OUT A LARGE CHECK. We fit all shapes and sizes, stylish and warmth are the twin points in our overcoat. We say that there is nothing better on this hemisphere than our 6 ulster. How is this for smilemakers, a good blue or black cheviot suit, size 34 to 42 at $3.95. We have reduced the price on sev eral of our lines of suits. Gunning & Flanagan, THE BIG ONE-PRICE CLOTHIERS. PORT JERVIS, N. Y. J. F. ROCKWELL. Watches cleaned, oiled : : and Regulated, 75 cents. -:Main Springs, 75 cents:- :-:-:-:-Warrontad On Yaar. Washington Time Dally at 12 M. PIKE ST., PORT JERVIS, N. V. Go to T. R. Julius Klein FOR Stoves and Ranges Hardware, Cutlery, Tin, Agate Ware, sc., sc. . Tin Roofing and Plumbing A 8PECIALTY. Jobbing promptly attended to. Broad treet,opixsite I'RKiSS Office Wanted-An Idea Who ma think of momv ttliul Protect your Mu; thy may brtntf you wtuUia. Writ JOHS WkiDEKliUKN ft CO Patent AUr Bey. WihinUQ, I. C, fur their $I,8u prui vttm -:- DON'T BICYCLE Until you have seen the 1897 I -:- CRESCENTS. MASON, Agent, 53 Pike St., PORT JERVIS, N. Y. What you won't see ! A young man of twenty-one who doesn't think he is able to give his elders a good deal of in formation about things in general. A merchant selling goods cheaper than BROWN & ARMSTRONG. A doctor who will tell his patients the truth when there is nothing the matter with them. A better quality of flour than is sold by BROWN & ARMSTRONG at $5.75 a barrel. A carpet in a ladies' room that has not got a threadbare piece in front of the looking glass. A coffee for 30 cents as good as BROWN & ARMSTRONG at same price, A boy who doesn't brag about what he is going to do when he is a man. Another store in town that buys flour, salt, etc., in car load lots as BROWN & ARMSTRONG does to get bottom prices. Brown & Armstrong. Have we ever had the pleasure of showingyou through our large ware rooms ? If not, won't you give us the opportunity? It will please us and it may be to your advantage. It certainly will if you are in need of anything for your homes. Our warerooms are the only place in Port Jer vis or in this vicinity from which you can furnish your homes complete. FURNITURE, CARPETS OF ALL GRADES, OIL CLOTH, LINOLEUM, MATTINGS, CROCKERY, LAMPS, etc. Our Pike county friends are many.but.we can please more of you if you give us the chance. COME AND SEE. NEW YORK FURNITURE CO.; 92 Pike street, Port Jervis, H. Y. W. & G. MITCHELL, Dealers in Fancy & Staple Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Boots, Shoes, Etc. Corner Broad and Ann Streets. fri pAr voi FOR FINE JOB PRINTING r- AT THE PIKE COUNTY PRESS OFFICE. WORK DONE BUY A -:- -:- -:- id nDnrocr -crJ BY ARTISTS' "A