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VOL. VI.
MILFOU1), PIKE COUNTY, PA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1900.
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THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE.
(From Our Snntlyntoti Cnnospomlont.)
The Farmers Institute, of this Val
ley, whs held In tho M. E. Church
at Layton on the 27th ult. The morn
ing session opened at 1(1:) by prayer
by the Rev. Mr. Loudon.
Sec'y Dye occupied the platform
and said that these Institutes started
28 years ngn nml hud been held an
nirilly In the various counties with
the exception of Hudson and Bcgen.
The State appropriation for the hold
ing of Institute was 0,01)0 dollars, nil
Rinount entirely too small, mid he
hoped our Legislature would increase
that sum. Brain and muscle must
work together to bring success on the
farm, and as the Western hinds me
losing tlieir fertility, would inure to
benefit of the lands In the East. He
B:iid there was money in the farm for
such as use brain and muscle and fol
low the Improved methods. At the
close of Hee'y Dye' remarks, II. K.
Cook, of New Yuri:, nddessed the In
stitute on his subject, "Educating the
Dairy Cow."
He began by saying that he had
never seen fancy butler, cheese or
milk go begging for a market. Fan
cy products, no matter where made,
bring the fancy price. The first re
quisite la to get good cows, and if you
get them breed them yourself, and af
ter that feed and cue will do the rest.
The usual method is to winter feed,
but to quit on pasture. The laxity of
new pastuie is in a manner hurtful.
When the pasture goes dry, then fwl
oats and peas sowing them together
and feed green. Corn should not be
fed too green, and sweet corn not at
all, and of the di (fei nt kinds h i found
the eight rowed yellow the best. The
silo must come. Beets will do, but
the corn silo is much the best. When
feeding succulent foods take care to
keep the cow warm and comfortable,
as the cow will suffer fiom the cold.
If you cannot house her, dry her up
and let her rustle for herself. Uni
formity and regularity are two im
portant things In securing good re
sults, and should be strictly adhered
to, and with these remarks the morn
ing session closed.
The afternoon session opened at 2
p. m. with D. A. Dillistin, of Branch
ville, on the floor on his subject,
"Working for an Institute." Mr.
Dillistin made some very good points
and was liberally applauded.
Mr. Alva Agre, of Ohio, now took
up his subject, "Soil, Moisture and
Fertility." He said it was impossi
ble for soil to rest, while vegetation
was taking 10 elements from it, and
that there was no such thing as wcrn
out land. Cropping simply took
away some of the elements but restore
them, and your land will again bring
good results. Humus is a sure hidi
crtion of fertility and it must be in
the soil, or poor and unprofitable
crops will result. Deep plowing pro
motes moisture, and more of It the
better, but do not let your ground lie
bare, but hove some crop to cover the
ground. At the close of Mr. Agees'
remarks, Sec'y Dye made a short ad
dress. After which the Institute was
favored with music and singing by
the choir. II E. Cook again took
the floor upon the topic "Butter-mak-Ing
In tho Old Way, versus, the Co
operative and Creamery Method."
He said the 6 winter months could
be made as profitable as the 6 sum
mer months and told how It could be
done. He urged the Grange among
farmers and explained how it Is a
good thing. They are very success
ful in the Eastern and Western states
and should le here. In speaking of
creameries, he said ours cost much,
and recommended the use of the De
Laval separater as being the best.
He gave many good jxiints as to
how to run a creamery, and this was
the point many wished to hear dis
cussed. Ail pull together and success
is sure.
Hee'y Dye here made a few remarks
on the creamery, covering any jMiint
omitted by the previous peuker.
At his elose the choir rendered a se
lection and then Sec'y Dye spoke on
"Ideals in Funu Life." He said
niHke ideal high and then strain ev
ery neive to attain it. Many farm
ers jog along in the rut of their fath
ers, without any ideal at all, follow
ing the same old methods, and then
claim that farming does not pay.
Keep your meadows free from weeds,
for a perfect sod is necessary for a
good crop. (I don't think many of
our farmers are near that mark, here.)
The farmer should look closely af
ter the manure made on the farm, for
one great loss of the farmer is iu not
properly caring for it, and spreading
it where it will do mot good. With
these remarks the afternoon session
can to a close.
The evening session
had a full house and, I might say that
nine tenths of those present were
farmers, and many of them were nt
tehdtsl with their wives.
The exercise began with prayer
by the Rev. E. H. Pot. Mr. James
E. Rico, of New York, took up bis
subject, "Poultry Tor Profit." He Is
a fluent talker, never at a loss for
works, and held the closest attention
of all present.
Unsaid begin right where you are
and as you proceed exercise jrieat
caution, for there is danger of failure
unless due caution is observed.
Work for egg pioductlon, for where
chirks iw raised only forma'kei. the
pi Ire may he cut down by keepers
of cold storage houses, for they can
keep them for a long lime, but this
they cannot do with eggs, for the
public will have fresh eggs, and Uiey
bring good pi ices. For layeis have
your chicks hatched as early as you
can, and when the cockerels weigh 2
pounds, sell them without delay,
then go through your your flock, and
all that do not come up to your Ideas
of what a layer should lie, get rid of,
for iliey will only prove dead beads
in the line of profit. Cull out all late
numbing hens, for they will fail to
make good layers dming the winter
months when eggs are bringing a
good pi Ice, He advised (he use of
incubatois and the eggs should be ex
amined at the end of a week and all
non-fc tile eggs be removed and mix
ed wiih the food of the chicks. Pur
ity of breed was vo;y essential, else
the eggs would vary iu color, thick
ness of she'l, etc.. and would not do
as woU iu the incubator in batching,
lie would use cement for a ll'MX-, that
being finest from moisture and was
also dutable. Have plenty of win
dows for light, and line your build
ings witli straw for a non-conductor
of cold. I cannot relate all the good
points made by the speaker. He told
just what feeds he would use fiom
halch'ng up, and that I have foi got
ten. At the close of his rema-ks the
choir gave a veiy flee selection, and
cnlls being made for Mr. Agree be
gave us one of the finest short talks
the audience had heard and kept all
laughing by his pointed and witty
remarks the Institute came to a close.
A vote of thanks wasgivjen the speak
ers, and also to the choir for their flue
music and singing.
Mr. Dye asked the plcasme of the
audience if they wished an Institute
another year and the vote was unan
imous in favor of having one. To
see the appreciation of these Institu
tes I note Hint Thomas Roe, a prom
inent young furuie'', of Frank ford,
brought over a load of bis neighbor
farmers to this meeting and attend
ed eveiy session.
Now that the farmers know what
theFarmeis' Institute is like they
will be more largely attended, and
the good resulting fom these meet
ings will be appii'ent as the. years
roll by.
A New Departure.
By a new process just discovered
it has been possible lo make au ex
act, copy of Astee's famous painting
"A Persi iu B.tauty." You couldn't
buy tho original copy for $ 1000, but
the copies are so perfect that ifjthey
were placed alongside of the original
it would bo impossible to tell tboin
apart. This wonderful picture will
be given free to every reader of the
great "Philhdelphia Sunday Press"
next Sunday, December 9. Sue the
sample which has been sent to your
nowsdealer, and you will be certain
to want One of the pictures. The
only way to get it wilt.be with next
Sunday's "Press," and as the supply
will be limited it will bo well to or
der your copy iu advance-
Opening Ni&ht.
The Republican Club will e::ler
taiu guests next Tuesday evening,
December lltb, at its rooms in I he
Wells building on Harford street.
Refreshmi nts will be provided and
s cord al lnvitniioii is extended to
men to vii-it Hie rooms on I hi-, the
opening night, and partake of its
hospitality.
Annual Ekclion.
The annual election for managers
Of the Milford Cemetery Association
will be held at the oflice of C. W
Hull in the ttorougli ot Milium on
Monday Jan. 7th, 1001, between the
hours of 2 and 3 p ui.
William Mitchell,
Dec. B, 1900. Sec'y
Charles Hazen, of Blooming Grove,
was arrested this week for killing a
deer fn lands of the BloomingGrove by through his sickness and death.
Park Asa n, taken before Justice, I Miles Rowland bad a thanksgiv
fined t'M and costs and in default of ing party it was represented from
payment was brought to Milford . Rowlands, Baoba, Hawley, Duumore
Thursday and lodge d in jail.
PERSONALS.
Charles Scliann.i spent Sunday in
Slroudsbnrg.
John Fuller is employed In the pill
niniiufactory.
John Veght, of Schoholn, was In
town Monday.
Dr. II. B. Reed spent, n few days
in the city this week.
Dunham Gregory, wife nnd son,
Lewis, visited Shohola last week.
Miss EniTna Kipp, of Wilaonville,
is visiting hesiste.i, Mrs. Fred Oum
ble. A Q. Wallace has gone to New
Nork to purchase a stock of holiday
goods.
C. P. Molt, nfter a visit with rein
fives in West Virginn has returned
home.
Harvey Kyle is reported to hnvb
roiih to Newark to seek employ
ment.. Frnnk Crissmnn, of the Lntourette
House,' Bergen Point, was in town
this week.
A. D. Brown attended the meet
ing of the (hand Lodge in Philadel
phia this week.
Alfred Marvin, Esq., of Matnmor
as, transacted business at the coun
ty scat Monday.
Mis. Frank Hallott, and little
daughter, will leave town tomorrow
to join her husband in Cuba.
Andrew Yetter, of Blairstown,
well known in this section, wns at
Milford the first part of the week.
Win. H. Armstrong nnd wife
went to Now York this week where
they will remnin for some time and
will be guests nt the Lorenz
The close season began tinder both
(he special and cenernl lnw Deo 1st.
It. is assumed therefore tbnt the gen
Ho nlnbifions of the bounds will no
longer be benrd, though, of course,
they never ran after deer.
Unclaimed Le.Urs
.Last of unclaimed leftors remain
ing hi the post, olflee nt. Milford for
week ending Dec. 8, 11)00:
Lidies Mrs. Win, Pelper, Mrs
Celia Vincent, Miss Minnie Walton.
Gentlemen Rev. J. A. Enrigbt,
Telford Lewis, 1. 8. Twilt, Cbns.
Zi'iglor.
Persons claiming the above will
please say "Advertised" nnd give
date of this list.
CHAKLKS LaTTIMOKK, P. M.
A New Store. '
John Wolf has opened a new ahoe
store in the Wellu building on Har
ford street. He has receivnl nnd
will keep in stock a good line of
mens, woinens nnd childrens shoes,
mbliers and foot wear generally.
His goods are nil now, of the latest
styles, and be means the prices shall
comport with the quality. He also
does repairing and solicits a share of
the public patronage.
A Race Track Here.
Several Milford gentleman are in
terested in building a speedway for
horses near or in tne Borough. If
properly managed a track would
probnbly be a benefit to the town es
pecially to the hoarding bouses. It
might induce city gentleman to
bring their trotters Dd pacers here
for training and so build up au in
dustry of profit.
KIMBLES.
0. 8. Chidister, of Glen Eyre, was
a caller in town Monday.
Wm. Chnmberlain, wife and two
children, of Rowlands, are spending
two weeks here with her moUier,
Mrs. Geo. Cortright.
Mrs. John Bushwaller and son, rf
Hone.-,dule, (spent thanksgiving witb
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wil
lianis.
Our drouth wns broken last week
with quite a little rain which helped
our spriugs greatly and made quite
a raise in the river. E. Malone ran
bis rafts from Lncknwaxen to Mil
ford.
Mrs. Harriet Atkinson, of Hawley
spent last, week here with her broth
er, Geo. Kimble und family.
Mrs. Miles Rowland spent several
days last week at bcrantou.
Carrie Miller, of Blooming Grove,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Good-
man.
J. L. Pierson is visiting friends in
N. J. near Braucbville
J. Kirby and wife have returned
from a two weeeks stay ntHoadieys
airing for bis father, Richard Kir
' all report a good time.
THE MYSTERY OF HAIL.
Hall Is a mystery. Nobody knows
how It is formed, though there are
several theories. A hailstone Is
made like an onion, of a series of con
centric coats. These cents of Ice are
apparently put on In succession by
repeated freezings, but in what man
ner is unknown.
One notion suggested Is that the
frozen raindrop, which Is the nucleus
is alternately attracted and repelled
between opposing storm clouds of
positive and negative electrification
respectively, nnd that it gradually In
cienses iu size ns it 's carried to ami
fro, and continually takes on freezing
coats of moisture.
Another theory Is that the particles
of hail are carried In a sort of giant
whirl, first aloft and then downward,
as portions of cumulus clouds are
sometimes seen to move' and Hint
they gather successive coats of mois
ture nt the lower levels and .convert
them into ice in the frigid strata of
the higher atmosphere.
Extraordinary conditions must be
required to account for the formation
if the huge hailstones which some
times fall, occasional specimens act
ually reaching the size of hens' eggs.
number of years- nga a storm of
this kind destroyed $1,000,000 worth
of glass in the city of Philadelphia,
and many persons were severely hurt
by the larger stones veritable pro-
eclilos of ice which dropped from
the skies.
Sometimes hailstones assume
strange and irregular forms, which
is perhaps due to the joining of two
or more of them in the air. An odd
phenomenon is observed in the bliz
zards of the Western plains the true
blizzards, which are totally unlike
the blizzards, so-called, In the East.
The air Is filled, not with snowflakes,
but wiih actual needles of ice, which
sting painfully wherever they strike
the flesh.
A snowstorm in a room actually
occured p.t a court ball room In St.
Petersburg. The temperature in
doors hnd gone up to some 90 degrees
and, several Indies having fainted, a
rush wns mnde to open the windows.
There was no storm outside, but as
soon as the windows were thrown up
snow began to fall inside the ball
room, the moisture in the air having
been suddenly condensed by the ex
treme cold without.
It is believed by some that the cir
rus clouds, popularly known as
"mares' tails," which usually float
at nn elevation of about, seven miles,
are composed, not of particles of wa
ter In suspension, but of needles of
ice, the temperature of the air at
that height being much below freez
ing. "Saturday Evening Post."
Buddhism Defined.
Prof. Maxwell Sommerville, who
has spent many years in studing the
Buddhist creeds, and who Is a distill
guished scholar and archaeologist,
recently returned front Europe where
he visited those lands and secured a
Buddhist Temple, which has been
set up in a room in the. University of
Pennsylvania. He lectured a few
days ago to a large audience in Wid-
ener Hall, giving an account of the
Temple, the deities, which he has
collected, an outline of the worship of
these Idols, and a description of the
various objects connected therewith.
In regard to the idolators he said: "I
cannot say to-day that they that
make the idols are entirely like unto
them, for my experience by dwelling
with them Is, that the men who make
and revere these images are good men
a ned itizens, honest, amiable, consid'
erate of their neighbors, and even kind
to strangers. What do we e:.pect of
religion as regards its effects on man in
Uiis world? If we regard the benefit
of religion then indeed these Buddhists
are better for their faith." The lect
ure evidenced the close observation,
profound research, ripe scholarship
and wide information which Prof.
Sommerville has gleaned by a life of
travel and study in foreign lands.
A Woman's Awful Peril.
"There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an op
eration" were the atartliug words
heard by Mrs. I B. Huuty, of Lime
Ridge, Wis., from her doctor after
be bad vaiuly tried to cure ber of
a frightful case of stomach trouble
and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Elec
tric Bitters which wholly cured her,
It's a wonderful Stomach, Liver and
Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia
Loss of Apiietite. Try it. Ouly 60o.
Guaranteed. For sale by all druggists
T 1 1. 1 1 1,
Will go to the bouse or do the work
at bonm Aiblrea Mahv Ludwio.
fin. U1H1IIK IU U ' . UtOULUDB.
opposite Sawkill Mill, Milford, Pa.
BRIEF MENTION.
Miss Cornelius has on sale a new
nnd select assortment of articles
snltable for Christmas gifts, China
fancy articles. (.-livery picture
frames, etc.
John Kelly's fine horse Harry wns
foundered last week.
Port Jervis is officially announc
ed to have a population of 9,385.
Philip Decker proprietor of the
Sparrowbush Hotel died Deo. 2 aged
86 years.
The Germans nave snubbed Oom
Pnul Krneger and he will not visit
that empire.
Chief Burgess Wolf moved his
saw mill last Monday to Donaldsons
plnoo in Delnware.
Wm. McCown wns so afflicted
with rheumatism recently as to con
fine him to the house for several
days.
Service mny be expected at. the
Sawkill school house, Sunday, Dec.
9, nt 2.30 p. m., the wertber permit
ting. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon will give
freo publio rending in Boston this
week from his new book on the ser
vant eirl question-.- -
At a meeting of the Presbyterian
congregation held Tuesday evening,
C. Wnllnce and Tobias Nelson
were elooted trustees for two years.
At the Orphan's Court sale lat Sat
urday of the real estate of the late D.
D. Newman, In Dlngmnn township,
the property wns struck off for E.
Vandermark for 1 1,105.
The will of D. D. RoBencranfe,
late of Delaware township, probated
this week clevises all his estate, real
nnd personal, to bis wife nnd ap
points her sole executrix.
There will be a social to-night at
George Peroz, in Scbocopee, for the
benefit of a fund for a school organ.
Miss Flora Rocbotteis very energet
ically aiding the project.
Mrs. Mary Ann Milligan, colored,-
died at her home in Middletown, N
Y., Nov. 30, of apoploty. Her ex
act age was not known but it is as
sumed she was about 102 years old.
Oscar Wilile, former "opostle of
estheticism" and a writer of some
note, died Nov. 30th in an obscure
house In Paris, where he had for
sometime been living under assumed
name.
The D. L. A W. R. R. is about to
shorten Its line try building an air
line from Waterloo to the IK'laware
Water Gap. This will neessitate
building a tunnel two miles long, and
will shoilen the time from Buffalo to
New York about fifty minutes.
Tbe Boys Guild held a reception
Monday night and those over 12 de
bated the question of Navigation vs
Railroads. Tbe younger ones had
essays on how to improve the town
And little Govie Emerson carried off
the priste.
Two Morman elders who were at
tending to preach polygamy in
Hungary were badly beaten, ejected
from the hall and one was duokod
in a horse pond. The government
has prohibited further attempts to
proselyte.
The railroads are still fighting the
proposed new coal road from Scran
ton to tidewater and they will appeal
from an order affirming the decision
of the railroad commissioners grant
ing the application of the D. V. A
K. R. W. to build along the old can
al.
Ex Judge Albert Huffman, of Ho-
boken, a regular summer visitor at
Villa Ina for several years, and an
intimate friend of Charles Mayno,
died last Saturday. Agreeably to
his will bis remains were cremat
ed and the ashes scattered to tbe
winds.
At the annual election of the Mil
ford Lodge No. 344 F. and A. M
held Dec. 5, G. A. Swepeniser was
elected W. M., W. B. Kenworthey
8. W. P. M. Nilis. J. W, R. D. Sayre
Treas. N. Emery Jr. Secretary, J. H
Van Etten Rep toU. L A. Riviere
and C. W, Bull Trustees.
Prothonotary J. C. Westbrook Jr.
has installed a new type writer in
his office with which to copy deeds
aud mortgages. This is a great ad.
vance over the old mothod. of copy
ing, and will facilitate making
searches and render it much easier
to do work in the oflice. A great
need is that nsw indices should bo
prepared to deeds and mortgages ac
cording to some approved plan which
a-.in 1.1 nltivint.A Mia timmuiiftf nhn
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the names in tbe letter searched
' against.
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From Our lingular Correspondence )
Washington, D. C, Deo. 3, 1900.
It was an extraordinary event for
Congress to adjourn immediately
after assembling on the first day of
the session, but the ennse was also
extraordinary. In tr.e deaths with
in a few months of Senator Davis,
of Minn., nnd Senator Grear, of Iowa,
Congress and the country mot with
an extraordinary loss, and it was
fitting that Congress, representing
the country, should tnke ndvantnge
of tbe first opportunity to publicly
honor their memory. Time is prec
ious at this session of Congress,
which has so much important work
thnt it ought to and that it hopes to
do, but time san never be too preci
ous for some of it is to be used in
honoring the memory of patriotic
statesmen. This action on the part
of Congress was in accord witb the
wishes of President McKiuley.
Naturally there nre differences of
opinions among Republican lenders
as to the legislative programme of
the session, but they are mostly min
or differences and nil agree thnt It
must be a session of hard work and
the conferences now going on will
result in au agreement upon a pro
gramme and in united effort to car
ry it out with no unnecessary delay.
Senator Piatt, of New York, said
of the probable legislation of tin
session : "I tbiuk tbe ship subsidi
bill, the army reorganization bill,
the wnr revenue reduction measure,
nnd tbe Isthmian Canal Bill will nil
puss. Personally I favor the Nica
ragua Canal Bill. I consider the
Nicaragua route the only practical
ono, and I believe it will be adopt
ed. One of tbe obstacles in the
way of Nicnragua Canal legislation,
wns removed when Secretary Hay
aud the Nicaragua Minister signed a
treaty for their respective govern
ments, whioh conoedes the U. 8. all
necessary rights and privileges for
the construction of the Nicaragua
Canal, and negotiations for a simi
mr treaty with Costa Kica are now
under wny. Tbe Nicaragua treaty
will at once be sent to the Senate
for ratification, as will the Costa
Riea treaty as soon as it is signed
An effort will also be mnde to get
immediate aotion on the treaty with
England, populnrly known ns the
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty which deals
with tbe same subject.
Senator Elkins thus briefed his
ideas of what be hoped Congress
would do : "The first bill I want to
see passed is the Isthmian Canal
bill I want to see the Canal built
by American capital and controlled
by the U. S. I am not in favor of
any treat that will obstruct its
passage. Tin) Canal is necessary for
our protection. Congress, I believe,
will pass the ship subsidy bill. The
country needs more ships and J
understand that it has been impos.
sible for American shippers to secure
vessels to carry abroad goods actual
ly engaged to fill orders,"
Representative Dick, of Ohio, who
during his short career in Congress
hes made a reputation for excellent
political judgement, said of the fut
ure of tbe Republican party : "The
Republicim party has but to follow
a conservative, steady, business like
course, and it will remain in power
for years. What the people want
believe, is to see the material wel
fare of tbe country advanced on safe
lines, and I think the policy of the
Republican party will keep thnt in
view. I do not think mere partisan
politics will enter into the policy
but that the efforts of the party will
be directed toward the material im
provement of the country in a way
to benefit the whole people, and that
we shall have support, not alone
from Republicans, but from Demo
crats. I bave noticed since the
election, that the campaign has left
little bitterness. General good feel
ing seemsjto pievail to a degree an
usurlaftera vigorously conducted
campaign. Tbe Republicans have
only to go ahead earnestly about
their own business with an eye to
the interests of tbe whole people,
and their future, 1 believe is assur
ed." Hon. Joseph H. Manley, of Maine,
baa been tendered the position of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
left vacant by the death, last week,
of Commissioner Wilson.
See tbe new flower pots and jardi-
niers at W. & G Mitchells.
THE RAMBLERS PICKINGS.
Tho lovoly weather is still with
Nntbnn Emory has made soma
needel improvements on our streets.
R. D. Sayre who has charge of
the Delaware bridge got tired of toll
umpers. A well known Jerseyman
ned to save eight cents. So to try
the principle Randle got out a sum
mons which Is returnable before
Siuire Fuller at Hiinesville on Deo.
12.
Did you notice how clean the cross
walk botwoen Kytes and Mitoliolls
store is kept?
Some nioe night tho night prow
ler will get something he isn't look
ing for.
"Nate" Fuller and his gun started
out the other day, but the game is
still in the woods.
John Pierson, of Kimbles, was a
ituest of Kindle Sayre last week.
Wm. MoCown has about rooover-
ad from hii recent illness.
Lafe Quick is enlarging bis resi
dence near Dingmans. Frank and
Rusling DeWitt are doing tbe work.
Have you noticed the difference
in the condition of the Port Jervis
road. The Westfall township end
seems to be considerably tho best
kept up.
Extra meetings are in progoss in
the M. E. church here and in the
Reformed churoh over in Montague.
Mrs. Gottrified Wieland, Sr , and
daughter, Fredericka will spend the
winter at Arlington, N. J.
W. C. Knapp, of Hawley, was a
oallor in town last week in the in
terest of the Northwestern Mutal
Life Insurance company whose
naiu office is located in Milwaukee,
Wis.
PAUPAC.
The many friends of Mrs. B. F.
Killam will be pleased to hear of her
"return from the sanitarium greatly
benefitted. She with the family con
template returning to their Scran ton
home for the winter the beginning
of tbe week.
Mark Edgar and Miss Ada Bona
spent Thanksgiving with relatives
and friends in this place and return
ed to their homes on Saturday ao
oompanied by Miss Yolande Killam.
Miss Barbara Zimmorman left on
Wednesday for Paterson, N. J., at
which place she expects to spend
tbe winter.
Mrs. Henry Gumble and Miss
Eliza Smith are absent on a two
weeks visit, with the formers relat
ives at Hillsgrove, Penn.
Our new branch post office at
Gumbles has been in operation dur
ing the past two weeks. This proves
to be of great benefit to the inhabi
tants of Gumbleville, although it is
not as convenient for them to ob
tain their mail as It was before the
route was changed. The mail is
carried from our Paupoo office in "ye
olden way," 1. e. on horseback.
John Zimmerman took advantage
of the excursion and spent Thanks
giving with relatives in Paterson.
Joe Slocum, of Scranton is, spend
ing a few days with A. J. Kimble
and family.
Lei and, the youngest child of
Conrad Gumble, Jr., has been under
the care of Dr. Plum, of Hawley and
at last reports was well on the road
to recovery.
We expect soon to have telephone
communication with the rest of tbe
word. We see that poles are being
placed along our main road and it
looks as if it would scon be an estab
lished fact. When we wake up and
find the trolly cars running past our
doors, we will consider the annexa
tion of the town of Hawley for we
believe in expansion, you know.
Erastus and his opponents, and
critics have been haying a bad at
tack of poe-try, or rather an attack
of bad poetry. The rhyme may
pass but tbe rhyme Oh my. Our
local philosopher says Its fun to
live and hear and see it all.
DKFAtTO.
Notice!
THE FlltST NATIONAL BANK Of MILFORD
Milford, Pa., Dec. , 1900,.
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of this bank, for the
election of Directors, will be held at
tbe banking room on Tuesday Jan
uary 8th, 1901, from 3 p. m. to 4 p.
ui. Rouekt VV. Rkili, Cashier.
DeWitt's little early risers are
dainty little pills, but they never fail
to cleanse the liver, remove obstruc
ts 1 tious and invigorate tbe system.