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MILF011D, PIKE COUNTY, PA., Fill DAY, OCTOUER 22, 1897.
NO. 51.
HAUUISBJJRGLETTEli.
Compendium of Important News
of the Past Week.
FROM AN IMPARTIAL STAND
POINT. Our Special Correspondent nt Harrlsburg
Writes on Matters of Vital Impor
tance to Every Citizen of tho Key
stone State.
llARRiBMjno, Oct. 19 Matters nt
the capital have been unusally dull
during the past week, owing to the
fact that nearly all of the head offi
cials have been absent from the city.
Abotit the inoxt Important mutter
presented for consideration was the
communication from Secretary of
State Shermnn to Governor Hast
ings, requesting a statement regard
ing the shooting of the Twenty-two
striking minors at Latimer on Sep
tember 10th, and the incidents lead
ing up to tho conflict. The letter
written by Secretary Shorman is the
result of the investigation which
' has been oonducted since the trage
dy, and a request from tho Austrian
minister at Washington for full offi
cial information, as his government
authorized him to ronder a detailed
report of the affair. Governor
Hastings at once wrote to Sheriff
Martin, enclosing Secretary Sher
man's letter, and instructed him to
compile a careful statement of his
side of the case and forward the
same to him as soon ns possible, so
as to enlighten tho Austrian govern
ment as to the actions of its subjects
and our publio peace offloors. It is
not likely that any trouble will arise
but from what has been loarnod tho
Austrian authorities will likely sug
gest a method not quite so barbar
ous H8 the one resorted to by the
sheriff and his deputies, in quieting
disturbances. With a little sharp
oritioism of the actions of Sheriff
'Martin tho matter will rest, and but
for the thought of the enormous ex
ponse to which the state was put in
calling out the troops to subdue a
handful of imported laborers, the
case will receive no more considera
tion. WILL OIVK A FORTUNE.
Last Saturday afternoon a strang
er, apparently about sixty years of
age and very intelligent, was in Har
risburg and interviewed publio offi
cials, among them being a member
of tho . prosont Legislature. Tho
formor is deeply interested in tho
outcome of the suite now boing
waged against the capitol building
commission, and exprossod a hope
that they would be dragged .through
tho courts until after January 3,
1899, when tho Legislature will
again convene. He was in Harris
burg only a few hours, boing on hid
way. to Philadelphia from the north
ern part of the state, wfiore he sail
he had boen recruiting for sevoral
days, and his purpoao in stopping
horo was to gain a little informa
tion. Ho informed the Senator, with
whom he oonversod at longth, that
his object in desiring to have the
suits continued so long was that he
wanted to come and make a proposi
tion to the next Legislature, which
in substance is as follows : He will
donate the sum of $550,000 in cash to
the state on April 1st, 1899, an 1
- thereafter for twenty-five years will
present $10,000 annually also to the
state, provisions for which he will
make in a will to be drawn immedi
ately after tho acceptance of his pro
position, provided, however, that
the Legislature repeals the act au
thorizing the expenditure of $550,000
far a new capital and passes one
providing for a building to cost $1-
100,000, his orlgiual donation to be
BTlUed in the construction of the
building, and the annual contribu
tion to be used for payment of re
pairs and alterations that may be
fuund necessary. He will also ask
that only architects of this state be
allowed to compete in the "plan
cow!St" and the contract be award
ed to none ' but a party or parties
doing business in this state. When
asked for an explanation of what
1 d him to consider a prouositiju of
hiich immense magnitude he re
plied that he was prompted by a
spirit of philanthropy and having no
; rum to whom he desired to leave
Lis wealth, he considered it only
ju-.t to do something for the state in
v liirh ho amassed fortune, and as
he, lid not doom $550,000 a sufficient
amount to construct a capitol in
l.i-oping with modern times, he hit
v.oorj this plan. Ail that worries
him is that he does not know if his
plan could bo lawfully carried out,
but he signified his intention of com
ing to interview Attorney General
MoCormick in a few weeks concern
ing the matter. Repeated quories
would not divulge who he is, for
he said ho was not seeking notoriety
and preferred consummating his
plan quietly and unknown until the
proper time for action arrived. He
is likoly a Philadelphian but nothing
positive could be learned of him.
AN APPEAL TAKER.
Last Saturday Attorney C. L. Bai
ley, counsel for Architects Allen and
Harlowe, of Pittsburg, and Cope
aud Stewardsou, of Fhiodolphia, ap
pealed to the Supreme Court from
the decision rendered by Jude
Simonton in the Dauphin ounty
court last week in the Capitol Com
mission case. This means a lengthy
legal contest, so it is quite evident
that temporary quarters will have
to be again bo provided for the Legis
lature of 1899, for it will be impossi
ble to complete the new structure
by then unless work is commenced
at once.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL LAWS.
Superintendent Nathan Or Sohae-
ffer of the Department of Public In
struction desires to state for the
bouollt of the many patrons who
have written and requested him to
send them copies of the school laws
that at the time of the destruction
of the capitol all tho printing mat-
tor was lost, so he is only Jable to
comply to the extent of furnishing
them with copias of the acts passed
by tho last Legislature. However,
he expects the printer to have the
complete laws ready by January 1st
and then he will gladly furnish ap
plicants with copies-
CONCERNING! OFFICIALS.
Richard B. Cochran, of York, who
was appointed "Deputy Secretary of
the Commonwealth, has entered up
on his duties. He is a brilliant law
yer and possesses all tho qualifica
tions necessary to fit him for the
important office which he holds.'
Mr. Cochran is quite friendly and
has-already won the good graces of
the newspaper fraternity.
Col. James Elverson, Jr., a mem
ber of tho governor's staff has re
signed Col. Elvorson is business
managorof the Philadelphia Inquir
er, wmoh is owned by his lather,
and the fact tliat journal opposes
Governor Hastings is the cause of
the colonel resigning.
Major Genoral Snowden has ap
pointed Major David Lewis, an aid
of his staff, as acting assistant ad
jutant genoral of the division, in
place of Col. North resigned.
Representative Frank McClain
will be re-elected for tho third time
the representative of Lancaster
city, and has already signified his
intention of becoming ft candidate
for Spoaker of tho nest House. Mr.
McCain has frequently occupied the
chair temporarily.
Senator Quay's return from Flori
da is an indication of a renewal of
the political warfare now heing
waged in this state.
Will F. Hkndrickson.
A Fin Reception.
The reception given by W. H.
Armstrong, Ejiq. and wife last
Thursday was a notable event and
largely attended by Milford people
who thus demonstrated their kindly
welcome to the newly wedded cou
ple. The house was tastily decor
ated for the occasion, the muslo by
a Port Jervis orchestra was enliven
ing and the refreshments served
were the daintiest. Mrs. Arm
strong was handsomely gowned and
charmingly affablo and the whole
affair was elegant and replete with
pLtasant memories for the many
who participated.
M.
The Rev
E. Church Notes.
George Whitehead, of
Dingmans, will occupy the pulpit of
Methodise Church Sunday morning
and evening. He willilso preach at
Sohoeopoe at 3.30
The Third Quarterly Conference
will bo bold on Thursday, Oct. 28 at
7.30. Dr. J. B. Faulk, presiding.
Tho Jorsey City District of the
Epworth League will hold its an
nual convention on Tuesday, Oct.
26th. Rjv. W. R. Noff and Mr.
Wm. Angle are elooted delegates to
represent the Milford chapter.
The trans-Siberian ruilroad being
built by the Russian government is
4,776 milos long outside ol Russia
proper and will cost two hundred
and siity-oue million dollars.
REGISTERS ANCIENT HISTORY.
Home Pike Connty Incidents ITnw Mllford
People Were Gnlled.
June 15 1851 managers of Dela
ware Bridge near Milford mot
at
Brick House to receive proposals for
building bridge.
June 21 Rev. J. F. Domarest was
pa.stor of Reformed church at Monta
gue. Isaac Clark, his son Benjamin,
Wm. B. Tuttle and one othor resi
dent of Sandyston, seriously
poisoned by eating pot cheese which
had been placed in an earthen pot,
previous to the party going to the
woods to cut timber. It was sup
posed the cheese had absorbed some
of the glazing of the pot.
In July bloomers were the rage
and oommonts numerous.
G. J. Boebe was the orator at a
4 of July celebration at Milford.
July 18 Mr. Ayors of Lehman
township this county seized with
cramps while wading across the
Delaware and drowned in 3 or 4 feet
of water in sight of his son who
stood on opposite bank.
Angust 7 Jacob M. Blair, a noted
horse thief lodgod in Sussex jail.
He had preached in Milford, Pa., and
while here was arrested as a horse
thief, but not boing fully identified
was reloased and the oittzeus made
him a presenf of $10.
Aug 23 a son of Edward Halse, of
Dingman township bitten below the
knee by a rattlesnake, while plow
ing. He went to the.woll, made a
hole In tho earth near the curb and
Inserted his leg. Water was then
mixed with the soil, and he laid
down on the ground remaining in
this position until his parents re -
turned In the evening. They took
him in the house, continued the
treatment and next day he was up
and "doing" as usual.
Sept. 19. The Delaware was
lower than it had been any time
since 1819.
The death of James Barton, of
Milford, January 14, 1802 at the age
of 90 years. He was born in New
Jersey in 1763, hold a lieutenant's
commission at the age of 16 under
tho British government at the out
break of the Revolution, but did not
renounce his allegiance. He resided
in Milford fifty years, and the peo
ple wore greatly indebted to him for
the principal improvements in .this
county and particularly those in
Milford. His talents were of the
highest order, and but for his alien
ation from our country he would
undoubtedly have filled high places
of trust and confidence He was al
ways foremost in every publio enter
prise. He was warmly attached to
our institutions, but remained loyal
to tho Queen.
(It was principally through his in
strumentality that the first water
works wore laid in this town ;
piocosof the old logs which com
prised the mains are occasionally
unearthed and we have one of the
iron rings whioh formed a connec
tion between the logs. Ed. Press.
SCHOOL. REPORTS.
Report of Grades 6, 7, 8 and 0
Milford, for month ending Sept. 24,
1897:
GRADE 9.
Class
AVERAOB
Standing .
Pkb Cunt
Dora Roohotte W
Kstw Decker firt
Daisy lH'Wttt SUhYi
Juuule btrutnera tw
GHADK 8.
Harry Armstrong . 05
Mwla Boyd MS
George Williams 91
J Ktla Kipp ft)
f Murk Kyder U0
Mary Quick 8w
Maria Uuddeback, 88
Du.tluv Kymau 85
Nettle Hlvera 4
Lulu Schorr bt
ltcrtha llojd .76
GRADE 7.
Robert Terwilllg-er 9VH
Andy Mlddaugh Wi
1'hel.e lMvig , 95
Mary Laaiur... toi
l.ucy bourulquo 17
Mnuel Thorulou 4
Alice Kyinao HI
Lew in Gregory 79
Helen Lanehantin 7S
Cora fitruulu f 7714'
Helen Palmer. 77
beanie Jemiinir 74-
1 Weur,
Micor,
Jake :
irKti ljaiiiuiore 7H
oreTuruor 73
behorr 73
Annie Kipp 70
beiiuie beardluy tJU
r.mia Aituir of
KutKMW tiourlay W
Kruuet Geiirig .-.-. la
GRADE 8.
6. Vunie Lock wood H7
1. Percy Hurt is)
8. Henry Klaur Ml
li. Allle Kmoriiou i
4. Mary Owens ri
6. Clara Van i'ampcu 91
ti. t ruucU Lamber ivi
7. Aiu baker ha
8. Witdilo hlruhlo ... bl
9. Ji.lm Fuller 7rJ
10. Julia liorOumd 44
OBITUARY.
rR. p. r. HcaoiNs.
Dr. P. F. Huggins resident Brit
ish physician for the Island of Nevis
died at his home Sept. 19 from the
effect of a sun stroke, after an Ill
ness of only a few dayi. Last win
ter accompanied by his wife and
daughter Lizzie, ho visited this
country where three of their child
ren were and are fit present In school,
Mollvillo, at Lehigh University,
G?orgc, at Bethel Hull ind Iwiliel at
Hollins Institute, Virginia. Mrs.
H uggins(nee Miss Sa villa Mushbnck)
is a native of Sussex county, N. Y.,
a step sister of Hon. Jacob Gould, of
Dookertown and is widely related to
promineut people of that county.
Shohas a large clrolo of friends
there and In Virginia whore she re
sided for several years, and also in
timate friends In Milford. The blow
is' a sad one and the grief of the
children in this conntry is especially
poignant as they were Iguoront for
several weeks of the dark cloud
which overhung tnelr youthful
lives. The bereaved wife too will
have the sincere sympathy of her
many warm friends In her deep
Affliction rerfdered more profoundly
so by reason of the distance which
separates her from her early home
and from them.
JOHN BOSLEH.
This old resident of Dingman
township who was well known and
respected as a cltizenj passed over to
the silent majority early last Mon
day morning, aged 83 years.
Though born in Germany he has
spont the greater portion of his life
in this oounty in the township in
whioh he died. He came to this
oountry when but 16 years old. His
vessel is which he sailed was 65 days
orosslng the waters and the food
and water In the vessel in whioh he
sailed giving out they were driven
to desperation. Of quiet, unobtru
sive habits he went in and) out per
forming his daily labor wltlt cheer
fulness and care, and in industry and
faithfulness leaving an example to
be emulated.
A large family of children sur
vives him : Theodore, Samuel, Al
bort and William, .of Dingman
township j Charles, of Delaware ;
George R., of Milford township;
Josoph, of Deckertown, N. J., and
Edward, of Montrose, Pa., where a
a daughter Emma, wife of William
Hartig, also resides, and Kate Rolo
son, of Equinunk. His surviving
brother is James, of Milford, and
half brothers are Josoph, of Monta
gue, N. J.4 Otis and Charles, of
Syracuse, N. Y., and Susan Burn
ett, of New York.
The funeral was hold Wednesday
at 2 p. m. , , i
i ' . V
H UGH 8 ATRK FERG0 SON.
Word has reached friends here of
the death of Mr. Ferguson at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Anna Han
ners.wlth whom he resided in Cairo,
Michigan.
For some years he suffered with
rheumatism but the immediate
cause of death, was paralysis. The.
last being a third stroke. He was
married several years ago but his
wife is deceased and he has since
livod with his sister. Besides her
there survive him : One brother,
Edward, residing in New York, and
two other sisters, Mrs. Maria Will
iamson, of Sparrowbush, and Mrs.
Edward Shophord, of Delaware
township.
Deceased was a sorl bf Edward
Ferguson, an old resident of Dela
ware township where he was born
and lived for many years before go.
ing west.
ELI HAMNKR8.
Eli Hanners, who formerly re
sided in Dingman township where
he waa well known and who mar
nea Anna, tho yonnsrest daughter
Of the lute Edward Fergnson, died
about three mouths ago at his home
in ttiro, Micnigon.
Those who believe ohronio diar
rhoea to be incurable should read
wnat Mr. V. E. Urisham, of Guars
Mills, La., has to ay on the subject
viz : "I have been a sufferer from
chronlo diarrhoea evor since the war
and have tried all kinds of .medi
cines for it. At hwt I found
remedy that effected a cure and that
was Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy." This
medicino can always be depended
upon for colio, cholera morbus, dy
sentery and diarrhoea. It is plea
sant to tiike and never fails to effect
a cure. 25 and 60 ents sizes fur sale
(by Druggiktand General Merchants
I in Pike county.
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
They Are Vseful and EWrlent Aids In the
Cause of Education.
The deoision of the board of edu
cation to abolish tho chorges for
taking out books at the Kansas City
publio library is unquestionably a
wise one, says The Times of that
city. Though under the prosont
system the duos are not excessive
nor even commensurate with tho
value of the privileges, yet so long
as it is not free the institution can
not attain the full measure of its
usefulness.
Publio libraries nood not neces
sarily be free, but municipal publio
libraries are -generally expected to
be free as well as open to the gen
eral public. As In the case of our
publio schools, the expense is cal
culated to be borne by those who
can afford it rather than those who
especially need the advantages con
ferred. Tho principle in both. cases is the
same. It is firmly bolievod that tho
diffusion of knowledge makes bettor
citizens and tends to equalize the
conditions under whioli men com
pete for existence and honors. In a
Domooratio popular govornmont
there shouid be no taxes on learning.
The abolishment of charges will
certainly widen tho influence of tho
purmo library. Mot only will more
persons be brought 'into connection
with it as readers, but others will
be interested in ita work and wish
to contribute to its moans. It may
bo confidently predicted that the
change will be universally approved
as it dosorves.
BRIEF MENTION.
The cheese noted in our Ding
man correspondence as making a
whole family sick could not have
been tested recently by the proper
authorities.
W. E. Doster, of Bethlohom has
been designated as Deputy District
Attornoy to proseonto in tho oon .
spirocy oases of ' Messrs Keouor,
Weiss and Luckenback.
-Down in btroudsburg they are
agitating the question of removing
the post office to a larger and more
commodious room and a petition has
been circulated and largely signed
asking the Postmaster General that
the change be mado.
The Epworth Long no of the M.
E. Church gave an interesting en
tertainment in the lecture room
Tuesday evening. The program
consisted of illustrated songs. Ex
cellent refreshments were served
and the league reoeivod a neat sum
for its treasury.
-Prepare to attend the Teachers'
Institute next week. Superinten
dent Sawyer has mode unusual ef
fort to provide a programme which
will be highly entertaining as well
as exoeeoingiy insrruotive. uive
the lecturers largo audiences as
their abilities and fame as instruc
tors merit.
Tescher' Institute.
County Teachers' Institute Leo-
ture Course. Lectures will be given
in Court House on Monday, Tues.
day, Wednesday and Thursday
evonings, Oct. 25, 28, 27 and 23.
Monday evening, Subject : "Gold
en Treasures," by Prof. E. L.h.emp,
Vice Prinoipal of Stroudsburg Nor
mal. Tuesday evening.Sabjjct : "Read
ing its Relation to tho Publio
Schools," by Hon. J. A. Riley, an
ex-Sunerintendent of Schools and
ex-Speaker of Montana Legislature,
Wodnosday Evening, Subject :
Tho Story of the Hjavens," by Dr.
Goo. M. Philips, Principal of West
chester Normal.
Thursday evening, Subject : ' " A
B:tdWay to Grow Olives," by Rav.
T. H. McKenzie, of Port Jervis,
N. Y.
Those lectures are all free, but
owing to exponse attached to such a
nourso. the Dublio may be asked to
contribute by way of a" collection.
- 6im U Violations.
A private letter from Shohola
township says the. game laws are
being violated with impunity in that
section, and that game is boing
shipped from that station and
Lockawaxon every week. That
hundreds of snares are set all
around in the woods, and the part
ios who are doing this openly dofy
th law. If these roiiorts are true
there is certainly a good Mold in that
tnwnshiu for a little missionary
work by sportsmen, or any others
interested in seeing that law is fairly
obeyed.
IKE COUNTY COURTS.
October Term Well Attended
This Week.
An Interesting and llusy Session Crimi
nal and Civil Cases THsposcd Full
Report to Date The Matninoras Case
Disposed of.
The session convened with Presi
dent Judge Purdy and Associates
Houck and Klaor presont.
Constables ns follows made re
turns : Lehman, W. S. Van Aukon :
Delaware, J. D. Brooks ; Dingman,
J. A. Fisher ; Milford Borough, A.
Torwilliger'i Milford township, C.
Hermann West-fall, B. C. Totton ;
Shohola, Goo. J. Englohirt ; Lacka
waxon, Frank Kelly jPalmyra, Al vah
Quick : Greone, Eugono Butler ;
Blooming Grove, E. N. Piorson ;
Porter, G. T. Smith.
Alvah Quick was appointed to
wait on the Grand Jury "and C. Hor-
mann and G. T. Englohart on tho
court.
M. C. Westbrook was nppointed
foreman of the Grand Jury and af
ter receiving the usual chargo it re
tired to begin its work.
Tho accounts of A. D. Brown,
trustee, estate of C. Ott, deceased j
Arthur Lederer.a. d. b. n.,c. t. a. of
Jacob Ottenhoinier and Mary Mil-
lott, administratrix of Goorge Mil
lott, doooasod, woreoonfirmod ni. si.
Bartlott L. Smith, who plead
guilty at March term to taking a
small roll of wire and sentence sus
pended was sentenced to three
months' imprisonment In the county
Jnil to pay costs and $10 fine,
Kimule, administrator, pres
ented a petition for sale of real es
tate of Phebe Heater, deceased,
which was granted and the bond
fixed at $600.
Anna A. Pinney vs. Thomas M.
Pinney. Subpoena in divorce
awarded.
In the cases of the Commonwealth
vs. Howard Wagor, and same vs.
August Wagner, nolle prosequis
were entered, the costs having been
paid.
Commonwealth vs. H. L. Rossot
surety of the poaoe after hearing
the court dismissed the complaint
and sentenced Howard Wagor to
pay the costs. Failing to do this he
was esoortod by the sheriff to his
rather unpretentious but oommodi
ous hotel.
Viewers on county bridge near
Burchors : John C. Westbrook, Au
gust Witte and John H. Smith,
Bridge at Bushkill : Frank Schorr,
Frank Van Aukon and Chas. L
Holler.
Commonwealth vs. Samuel Ful
ler, assault. Bill ignored and Her
man Koehler, pros, for costs
Commonwealth vs. James Reser,
larocny. true bill. Continued,
Petition presented for a county
bridge across Lackawanna near the
mouth of same. John C, West
brook, Jr., Rnubon Bell, James E.
Nyce nppointed viewers.
Mary Houseman vs.
Christian
Houseman,, divorce.
Subpoena
awarded.
Marvin vs. Conkling,
ejectment
for land in Westfall, Oct. 20th an
agreement Is filed that judgment be
entered for plaintiff with stay of
possession until March 15th.-
InquHition on body of unknown
man near Mongaup filed, costs $3.95
approved.
Same on body of unknown man at
Shohola, bill $10.82 approved.
Commonwealth vs. J. M. Nelson,
embezzlement, continued.
Commonwealth vs. Gustav Hohne
and Arthur Hohne, indictment dis
charging fire arms with intent to
kill. Prosecutor Vidj Zekich. True
bill continued.
Commonwealth vs. Wm. Stoin-
motz. indictmont, soiling liquor
without license. True bill.
Commonwealth vs. Frank Driller
and Henrietta Driller. This case be
tween Matamoras parties was sharp
ly contested. It was alleged that
Mrs. Lomsche, Lizzie II irtz and
Maryllains wero riding a bicycle
without a light and ran into Mrs.
Driller. That a fight grew out of
this a short time afterwards in
whioh a fence picket, pulling hair
and whiskers and other kindred
hconduet was indulged in during
which Gvrtrudo Hurtz the mother
of Lizzie was seriously injured.
The jury afterjdoliberatingall night
found Frank Driller guilty of assault
and battery on the person of Ger
trude Hartz and acquitted his wife
Henrietta Driller.
REAL ESTATH THAXSKEKS.
Westfall. James C. Roso.et. ux.
to Mnrgotte Cann, dated Oct. 8th,
X noro, con. $320, ont'd Oct. 19th.
Milford Borough. John C. Wal
lace, et. ux.,to Edwin 8. Wolf, dated
Oct. 19, town lot 503, cornor 5th and
High street, con. $200, ont'd Oct.
18.
PERSONAL,.
Mrs. W. E. Armstrong has return
ed to New York. '
Mrs. H. G. Williamson is visiting
friends at Blooming Grove.
Mrs. F. Leclero is visiting friends
In Now York and Brooklyn.
Linda Klaor expects soon to go to
New York for a months visit.
Robert W. Smith, Esq., of Pal
myra, was attendant at court this
week.
B. II. Warbnrton with a largo
coaching party spont Sunday at the
Hotel Fauchere.
B. E. Brown and wife have en
joyed camping out nt Porter's sev
eral days this week.
Mrs. Angle and son Chostor, of
Stroudsburg, visited tho family of
John Dotrick last week.
Dr. DePlasso contemplates en
larging his beautifully located rosl
donoe at the Bluff.
Mrs. Lizzie R. Morford after
sponding a fow days in Milford re
turned to Ellon villo, N. Y.
Rav. W. R. Noff and wifo will
leave Monday to visit a fow wooks
with friends and relatives in Passaio.
F. X. Jardon is in New York.
His popular house is still open and
several guests remain to enjoy tho
autumn.
Linda Klaor and Susan Niohols
made a tour to Dolaware Water Gap
and Stroudsburg on their wheels
recently.
Miss Nina Bello Bosler, a niece of
Thos. M. Brink, was married this
week in Port Jervis to Frank A.
Bennett.
Margaret Brink is on a visit with
friends at Lackawaxen and before
returning will go to Yonkors whero
her father is employed.
Milton Armstrong with his wifo
and daughter-in-law recently took a
trip through this county and as far
as Honesdale visiting friends and re
latives. A. R. Brittain, H. J. Kotz and C.
B. Staples, Esqrs., of Stroudsburg,
and O. L. Rowland, of Honesdalo,
were outside attorneys who enliv
ened court proceedings by their pre
sence. James Walker, a formor resident
of Delaware township, is still living
at Cairo, Mich, and enjoying com
paratively good health. His wife is
an invalid and at lost acoounts was
in a precarious condition.
A Card of Thanhs.
I desire to express in this publio
manner my thanks to the many
friends who displayed such warm
sympathy to myself and family in
our great bereavement. Their kind
ness is fully appreciated and will bo
gratefully rememborod.
Geo. E. Horton.
Tho Ftrmort' Institute.
Hon. N. B. Critchflold and Enos
H. Hess, permanont lecturers, will
be in attendance at the sessions of
the Farmers' Institute to be held
here February 14, 1898 and at Ding-
mans, Fob. 15th. Hon. W. L. Nes-
bit will also attend, and his topics
range ovor a list of subjects cover
ing the manner of fertilizing by
plant growth. Mrr Hess discusses
commercial fertilzers, tho effoct of
lime on the soil and matters con
nected with stock raising and dairy
ing. Mr. Critchflold covers a wide
range of general information di
rected to tho culture of crops, care
of stock arid also methods of fertiliz
ing with clover. He talks on tho
treatment of worn out soils and why
farmers' profits are loss than form
erly. Later when the program is ar
ranged notice of tho enpecial topics
soloctedaud the order of exercises
will be given in tho Puicss.
Boar in mind the dates and though
they seem a long time off yet encli
one, can bo making preparations with
some questions and perhaps somo
ideas which will be of gonerul bone
tit. Those institutes are intended to
aid tho farmer by giving him useful
hints founded on tho knowledge and
experience of mon of wide observa
tions on farms. The intelligent
man who earnestly desires to im
prove7 "his methods and better his
condition may find in these talks,
much that will be helpful: .