pike: county press. Friday, December 20, 1902. rtTHtJMUFlIJ BVF.RY FHI DAY. OFITIOIC, BROWB'8 BUIMMKd F1ROADKT. m'bwriptiok: One Yeah One dollar and fifty cents. Six Mouths seventy-five rent. STRICTLY IS ADVANCE. F.ntcred the post office, of Milford, Pike County, Pennsylvania, as second class manor, NoTcmlier twenty-Brat, in) Advertising Rates. One sqnaretelRbt lines). one Insertion 1 . Knell sohse.iiiont Insertion .40 R.s!tii') rate", furnished on ar plication Will ta allowed yenrly advertisers Legal Advertising. ijminUimtAr'i ami Riecitlor'a notion ' Auditor s notices IHvitrre notices - D-"0 Sheriff's Rales, Orphans' court sales, r,.,,r TroMunntr'a niilefl. Countf Stat ment and election proclamation ohnrgvd by the square. i. H. Tan Etten, FUBL1HHKK, MUford, Pike County, Pa. A LARGE THANK OFFER WO The Methodist Episcopal Church is to be congratulated on having accomplished something nnprooe dented In clinrch history, the raising of a twenty million dollar thank of fering in three years, Part will be used for educational purposes, part for paying off church indebtedness and it Is said that every Methodist church In the country will be cleared of debt. Borne of the money will be devoted to a fund for support of worn out clertrvmeu and some to hosnitals. ten of whiuh have been founded in the past three years, This large fund is a great credit to the church and to the nation. demonstrates the energy and good faith of its members and should be an inoentive to other churches to engage in good works in such ' stupendous scale. When the D. V, B. It. comes tip the valley next spring and milk dealers come around looking after new supplies of the lacteal Quid and they will surely come for "hevings sake don't give some Denny a chance to sit down and tell the same kind of truth about the farmers of Pike that he does of those of Monroe Show him and them that you raise cows, know how to feed and make them produos in the largest quantity Your milk will sell and a milk check of good size every month will be a mighty soft thing to handle. No farmer who desires to better bis condition can well afford to let the opportunity pass of listening to tnen who have gained valuable in formation by personal experience, It is the kind usually which costs most and unless a farmer is very well off he cannot afford to go into the experiment business. It is better to learn by the failure of others then by your own and far cheaper. Come out to the institutes here and Dingman's. x Remember our offer : A copy of the Puks and New York Tribune Farmer one year for 11.85 or a copy of the PE88 and Tri-Weekly World 20-papers, one year for $2 00. number have availed themselves of these opportunities to obtain good reading matter, but there is plenty of room for more. Lot us hear from you. Begin the new year right. This is the g!ud season and the Press wishes iach and all a merry Christmas and a happy and prosper ous New Year, One way to insure happiness for the coming year Is to have a copy of the Pities come every week to your home. As Allit Cotterd'.l and Leon Schanno were teturning from town Tuesday afternoon their sleigh was i"vaome maimer overturned and Sir. Cotterel Buffered a fracture of Lis leg. l. E. Van Etten and wife of Kui-t'K, N. J., came over Wednesday to hi-i;i.d the holn'ayn with fiicmla in Delaware. James It. Dull end wife of New Yoi k uie g U'-sts with friends in town. F. W. D-i.i.ir mid wife of Now Vrk sps-nt C hns-tinas at Brool side Villa. 11. W. h'inK'i, IVj., and sister of I,h:iyi drov; to tnvn Wednesday a 'id r- turned l::ma Christians. 3'u f;... re quit li.diiT.-H'iit fcloifhiiiij e n I v. y Lei e. . ' f r l" 1 , Jill Stuffed Up Thrift the condition of runny iuifercrs from catarrh, pnpcoially in the morning. Great difficulty in experienced In cletir- Ing the head and throat. No wondi-r catarrh causes headache, Impair the taste, smell and hearing, pollutes the brrntlt, deranft9 the stom ach ana anects m npH-nm. To cure cntnrrh, treatment timet be constitutional alterative and tonic. t was aflllrtod with catarrh. I too medicines of dillHrent kliuls, giving earri a fnlr trial; hut Krudlinlly (trew unne until I could hardly henr, tnte or smell. I thrn concluded to try Hood's pursnpnrllln, and aftrr tRfctn five homes l as cured and have not hai y return or tne rnstus FoBBFa, JiCbanan, knn. ilnce." Kuofk Hood's Sarsaparilta Cures catarrh it soothes and strength ens the mucous membrane and builds up the whole system. Methodist Church Jottings. (By Rkv. C. K. Pcciiiirk.) The topic for next Snbbnth morn ing will be "Self Examination, and in the evening the "Meditation of Isaao." Take amount of stock. Roe if your are any better off today than one vear bko. Is bankruptcy in your future? Have you any ao count in heaven? Better find out and make sure your eternity for glory. Christmas is over with its joyful services, its giving and receiving and now comes a season of relax ation. Let the ChriRtina9 lesson soak in, do not cast it off, till it flows out in a large, deep, stream of character, for the upbuilding of the kingdom of Go"d, that Jesus came to establish. The insurance money to repair the parsonngo rms arrived, and dans are being formulated for repairs We hope to have the work pushed so that the house will be ready for occupation early in the spring Much needed improvement will lie made. We believe that this hre as well as other calamities that crime along in life, may be overruled for good if we have fulth and-works sufficient. We will be glad to welcome Harry Dewitt home again after uncross fully completing his course in type betting by machine. Wa wish him all the success possible in seourlng remunerative employment, and houe that a very successful future is before him. We miss the young people when they leave us, but when better things are open to them we will not be selfish. and bid them remain here. The Christmas at Union was delight. One hundred people gathered in the school house to wit ness the giving of presents and hear the carols. The gifts were well chosen and reflect a great deal of credit on the committee making the selections. The liberal contributions of the people that made possible so pleasant a day is worthy ot praise Mr. Angle may well be proud of his sohool, and must feel greatly en oouraged to put forth further effor to give the "ttospel of glad tidings to those who live apart from church influences. The umbrella that was given to the writer is greatly ap. predated. We express our thank again, and wish all the Union peo pla a happy New Year, and many of them. 4 . . tt 1 - i' .six uon t tcrfret the old man vvith the fish on his back. For nearly thirty years he ms been traveling around the vorki, and is still traveling, jrincnng health and comfort vherever he goes. To the consumptive inngs tne strengia aud iiesu e so much needs. To all weak and sickly -Inldren he gives rich ant strengthening food. To thin and pale perso ie rives new nrm liesu an ich red blood. Children who first saw th )id man iu toe tisli are now Trovn up and have children uf their own. He stands for Scott's Emul sion of pure cod liver oil a .K !'.,! if.il food and a natural tonic for children, for old folks and for who need flesh and strength. r 'TT fit PO'VN". Ch-".;f.'s. A I -i i - I . I i, -v V .,rk. C. w o. J I .e J t!ft., r . . e. Presbyterian Chroniclings (Ht Key. K. M. Pniem! ) Next Sabbath morning and even ing the pastor will discuss subjects appropriate for the closing year and the beginning of (ho new year. ext. week's prayer meet'ng topic ill bo, "Onr Motto for the Coming Vear." All come. We hope you have all had a very iright and merry Christinas and that a joyous new year may be yours. The pastor has received many tokens of kindly remembrance for which he is exceedingly grateful It is a very great encouragement to feel that one Is thought of and no one is more keenly appreciative in this matter than ministers. Please accept our most sincere and hearty thanks. The first issue of the quarterly calendar is very satisfactory to the pastor. While it is not perfect still we hois? the congregation and our friends will give it a most cordial welcome. The Christmas tree and entertain ment last evening was an enjoyable occasion. There were not as many people out as last year and we missed Mr. Mitchell, our snerin tendent, but still we hope all enjoyed the evening and if any strangers were with us that they will come again. The election of ofllcers for the Sunday school next Sabbath. Real Estate Transfers Harry Miller to William Dnmpsey 15 acres, Lehman, formerly asseswd to William Campbell, 11. Lena Fener to Annie L. Demorest 105 acres, Porter, Charles (irier and Henry Sohull, ft. Minerva Hazon to Giles and Hess agreement for sale Of timber on 50 acres, Lackawaxen, $1. William C. Conrtright to Martii Kreiter, thirty-eight one-hundredth acre, Lackawaxen. 15. Norman Harsell of New York and a friend are here for a few days visit. P. Q. Deyo of New York with his son "enjoyed their Christmas in MilforiH The firemen will give a turkey and not an oyster supper next Wed nesday evening. It will be just hb good if not a leetle better. Mrs. Harriet McKeeby, formerly of Montague, now living in Scranton recently suffered a stroke of paraly sis and Is in an unconscious con dition. The treasury department figures show that our trade with Porto Itic and the Philippines Is rapidly Increas ing, (shipment of merchandise from the United Htates to Porto Kica from January to November 1 amounted to 10,000,0(10, against $0,750,000 In the corresponding months of last year. To the Philippines the shipment in these ten months wereover 1 1,000,000 against a little over f 3,000,000 In the corresponding months of last year, anil $2,750,000 in 4he corresponding months of 1900. - Imports from Porto Hico to the United Htates were nearly $9,000,000 tor. these ten months against six and one-half millions lust year, while the receipts from the Philippines were over $7,000,000. The discussion ot the immigration bill in congress directs special' at tention to the class of jieople now coming into'the country. The press dispatches of the recent arrival of the North Merman Lloyd steamer "Main give an idea of the kind of peop :hat Is being brought intothlscountry certainly not the most desirable, even if they are not "paupers" under the strict construction of the present im migration regulations. The "Main sailed from llreinen with 2553 pass engers, the largest niiiiilier ever leav Ing (hat city in a ship. Of them! nui hh were "rdeeri'ge passengers, and not over 200 were (ierinans. The bulk of tliein were Kotnimnitu piuvh, iiaiaeiuns, ami Jluns, race widen coniM)se some of the worst elements of Kurope. Care tmt Overwork. Plfvicin Overwork is the caue your trouble, sir. I'tilitrtit Hut 1 cau't stop the times. Our bu&ineM6 requires uuubtuut attea- tion, and 1 mubt have an income, you kuuw. Physician True. Make overyour In terest in tiie firm to a stouter uittn, and then pet a jeb on a salary. N. V. Weekly. On War of rudljiw It. "I feel us if I were bu aeronaut," explained the inun bo had been telling about a liitle argument he hud iiud With hi ifu the previous t'el:lii;r. 'I dioi't tl'ink I underhtand," re turned Lis ft tend. "Why, fcho tiad me itp iu the air.1 t hieatju PoM. COR ?AI.E. Ono two e ed nor rev w II b top, olio liyht runabout Ht, one Ket toiijfcm luii ness, one olf e-L i ii i'.b, two horse bltHiketn ami in b.p ridies tucjiiiroat the 1'i:k- I'i'Cco. tf f n i r jihi'i I t is "Putting Off "Till Some Other Day that Causes bo Many Sudden Deaths. Tf lis for the kidneys, liver, bladder or blood, rheumatism, dyspepsia, chronic constipation, or the weaknesses peculiar to women; th mot efficient medicine known to th medical profession is Dr. David Kennedy' Favorit Remedy, and a very simple way to find out if you need It, is to put tome urine In glass tumbler nd let it stand 14 hours ; If it bas a sedi ment or a milky, cloudy appearance, if It Is ropy or stringy, pale or discolored, you do not need a physician to tell you that your kidney and bladder are badly a.Tocted. The Rev. .Theodore Hunter, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Oreensbtirg, Ky., writes us the following : "It gives me mnrh pleasure to state that I have received great benefit from the ueof Vri David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Some time f;o I had a severe attack of kidney trouble, but a few bottles of 'Favorite Remedy' have entirely removed the malady." "Favorite Remedy!' speedily cuie inch dangerous symptoms as pain in the back, frequent desire to urinate.especlally at night, burning scalding pain in passing water, the staining of linen by your urine. It Is for sale by all dniRi-ita In the f0vr BO Onnt Slrtt and the regular $1.00 size bottles less than a cent dose. Sample bottle tnpiif ffif Mai, free v man. Dr. David Knndy Corporation, Rondout, N. Y. nr. ItU UrnarST's Salt Rkriia Crraal curat 14 Korea, tills u Scratl illuaara. Mo. ITEMS OF INTEREST. The cltizns nf .Portland, Me., are talking of a memorial to Viliinm Pitt Fessemlcn, long t'nIU'd Slates senator from that state. ' " -. 1 Itird S. Coler la a ynnngman to run for governor. He Ib only 35 year old If elected he would he the youngest man to serve In thai oflice In at least half a century. After a lapse of 30 years the estate of Samuel F. B. Morse has been dis tributed pursuant to a decree of th supreme court. The gross estate ol the Inventor of the telegraph amount! to $521,000. The niarmirement of th estate has cost so much that after de ducting expense there was left fol final distribution only $.'i4S.00O. Cecil IiliodeR mausoleum, the plas ter model for which lias just be-n com pleted by John Tweed. In London, will be of colotsfll proportions'. It is to be built of block granite at a cost of $100, 000. It is rectangular In shape, much simpler In design than the (irant mon nment In Kiverslde. park. New York and will be entered, by four mossiv doors of copper, one on each side. There w as a rush in N'ew York to paj city taxes on the first day of collection which broke the retfrd in the amount of money paid and jn the number ol persona In lin. Kstimated total re ceipts for the day reached $0,700,000 When the windows Wiere opened mort than t.OOO property owners were In line. The largest single payment re corded was from fhe Vanrierbilts and the Xew York Central. This came In the form of one check for $800,000 The Astor estate paid $350,000. CHURCH AND CLERGY. In the period from 1890 to 1000 the number of Protestants In Oermany in creased 13.6 per cent., and the numbei of Catholics 15 per ent. liisdiop (,'lut, coadjutor of Itishor Orouard, of Athabasca, has been in the frozen north for over 45 years, with only three visits to Civilization. It is affirmed thai in the foreigr missionary world' there are now not far from 21,000 schools, of all grades in which a Chrislian education ia be ing given to over l.Otin.ooo pupils. Two churches In N'oedesha, Mo.,hav offered their bells for Bale. The rest of the churchewhave none. The church trustees and the pastors agree that the bells are an unnecessary annoy anee. ;i, , Northflehl, Mass... in said to be thi only place in this country where anj day In the yea a Vfsitoe may receive mstrnction in the Hlhle. 'Two Im'Hirei. or discourses -irj that jsubject arc given, 00 an average, every day in the year. A sturdy sect is that of the Saza renes, founded by a Hale silk weaver Jacob Wirz, who emigrated from sonti and west Oermany tome 30 years ago and settled 111 limitary. The Nuzureuo re regarded in Oermanv as a hard working. God-fearing Beet, despite their peculiar doctrines. They take no part in political life, refuse to take oath or hear arms. CURRENT WIT AND WISDOM 7 Judicious diet and exercise will f re qnciitly Improve a man's opinion of I11 11 neighbor.- hieugo Duila News. 11 we uiiin 1 nave to do so inanv tilings ju.t to show people that we can we'd have a good ileal more time to do the things we want to do. Indian apolia News. - A Stay-gt-Ilome society has been or ganised in AtcliiKjn. the members of whi. li stay at home and read. A mem iter wno tteiongH complains mat si. many neighbors drop in that he doesn't get a chance to reioi, end that he in tends to quit the k'oeitty. Ateliiaor A. J.Hncl wanted to attend a party, but waa afraid to do so on account of pains in bis atuniach. which In frjiied would grove-worse. He sny "I was telling my trouble to a lady fi lend, who said: 'ChambcrhiinV Culic, Cholera ant' Diarrhoea Remedy will put yon in condition for th (arty.1 I bought a bottle and tak pi .'a sure in fctatiiiK that two dost- cured-me and enabled me to have h good time at the party." Mr. nc!l is a res-idi-Dl tf Hummer Hill, N. Y This reoiidy is for eale by A W h.ih'h and t-mi, Watamoras, all driii' and geiitrul steles ill Pike county. The task of picking holiday fc'ifts is easy when the right .oods and the right people And each other. We want to save many a fruitless search this Benson by sngifesting now that precisely what you want is to be found in our stock. It is bigger thnn ever licfore, con tains more new, novel or beau tiful goods. Our entire holi day stock is now ready. Where can you find better gifts thanin such linns as these: sterling Silver Novelties, Fine Imported China Pieces, Handsome Toilet Articles, Funov Pipes & Smoking Oooda, Fountain and Oold Pens, Exquisite Perfumes, Candle Slicks, Stationary, Etc. C. 0. AHMSTKONG i Druggist. THE TRAIL OF THE TRAVELER. Nearly three-quarters of a million Hrltons visit the continent yearly. On a Texas railway wireless teleg raphy is now being installed for the purpose of preventing collisions. 1'he state of Colorado has a law which arbitrarily fixes the value of Mock killed by the railways and which the roads have to pay when losses oc cur. The multiplication of railways has not diminished the number of postal stages in (iermany. On the contrary, the number of stage drivers rose from 5,170 in ls'.ifi to 5.344 in 100(1. The first successful American loco motive, the "Arabian," was still run ning in lss.'l. H was exhibited at the Chicago railway exposition, and was burned by accident at Pittsburg the same year. Complaint is made in Paris that, hile French guards -on the sleeping- car trams between Paris and lierlin are obliged V efface themselves at the frontier and make way for Herman conductors, the Teutons on the return journey remain at their posts until the rreneh capital is reached. MERE MENTION. The Nye family, of which the fa mous humorist, "Hill" Nye, was a member, formed an association at Sandwich, Mass., recently, and will hereafter hold yearly reunions. The new commander-in-chief of (he (irand Army of the Republic, Gen. Stewart, is but 54 years old. He en listed' while a boy and cerved over four years during the war of the rebellion. John D. Rockefeller, who never uses tobacco and decries its use by others, is said' to be at the head of the combi nation which is endeavoring to gain control of the manufacture of tobacco In this count ry. Bishop Leighton Coleman, of the Protestant Episcopal church of Dela ware, has just returned to his home in Wilmington, having completed his annual vacation tramp. Every year the bishop dons a rough suit of ciothes and starts on an expedition of this kind. His latest tour was 200 miles in 1 he mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, all on foot. He travels incognito, stopping over night wher ever he finds it most convenient and mingling with all sorts of ueople. Coughs and Colds in Children I use and prescribe Chamberlain's longh Remedy for almost all obsti ate, constricted coughs, with direct esults. I prescribe it to children of II ages. Am glad to recommend it ii all in need and seeking relief from olds and coughs and bronchial af. lctions. It is non-narcolio and safe n the hands of the most unprofes- lonnl A universal panacea for all nankind. Mrs. Mary R. Melendy, i. D., Ph. D.t Chicago, 111. This emedy is for snle by A. W. Balch nip Son, Matamoras, all drug and leneral stores in Pike county. Jt laaeartUkn f Qaa44l', He took two dollars not his cwa; His (jullt was very clear. He look two millions and was known As aureut financier. WakhinElon Htar. Ha. a to lllur Hr-tgh-la. She You say your brother is la the army? He Yr; been in it for six yeara. "KnpjHi.s he has worked his way up?" "Oh, yes; he started in the ranks, and now he's in the balloon aervica." -Yunkers Statesman. H. T. Mclntyre, St. Paul, Minn., who has been troubled with a di.i orderel vtomach, aaya, "Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets do me more good than anything I hae ever taken." For sale by A. V. Balch and Hon, Matamoras, all drug and geuorul stores in Pike county. TtLa 5v.-rv-n y Lllioo oze oU In tait 1 3 Vyckoffs Nov York Storo flcvs TO OUI We desire at this time to extend our earnest thanks for a year of greater patronage than any in our history and to wish one and all fl I7APPY AND BrosPEious We trust that the same cordial relations exist between us for many years to come. We shall do all in power to make your visits not only pleasant but profitable VYCKOFF'S NEW YORK STORE Samples Cheerfully Given Stroudsburg, Pa. HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE. YOU ARE THINKING OF PRESENTS MAY BE USEFUL MAY BE ORNAMENTAL. WE HAVE ALMOST EVERY THING TO EAT, TO WEAR OR. LOOK AT. PRETTY AND GOOD AND BEST OF ALL CHEAP. WE WANT TO PLEASE YOU AND WE WILL. Ryman S Wells. THE LANE INSTITUTE, THE LANC INSTITUTE CO. I13S Broadway, St. Jamoa Budd ing, Now York. LIQUOR, OPIUM AND MORPHINE HABITS. NO HYPODERMIC INJKCTIONS. A psnrrcT Hovm trkatment or sani- TABIUM ADVANTAGES. William B. Kenworthey, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office and residence Broad street I ct Court House. MILKOKO, PA. Six Million Boxes a Year. In 1895, none; in 1900, 6,000,000 boxes; that's Cascarets Candy Ca thartic's jump into popularity. The people have cast their verdict. Best medicine for the bowels in the world. All druggists, 10c. To Gat Rid of a Troublesome Corn First soak it in warm water to soften ir, then pare it down as close ly as possible without drawing the blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily ; rubbing vigorous ly for five minutes at each applica tion, A corn plaster thould be worn for a few days, to protect it from the shoe. As a general limiment for sprains, bruises, lameness and rheu matism, Pain Balm is nncqnaled. Fur sale by A. W. Balch and 8on, Matamoras, all drug and general stores iu Pike county. Foley's Honey and Tar cures tolds, prevents pneumonia, To Cure a CcIJ In Qno Day month. 1 Hi s! Tlitat, FRIEND. Mail Orders Quickly Filled Table Dainties. Fresh groceries. Canned goods. Meats in every form. Turkeys and chickens. Oysters and vegetables. Everything for an elegant dinner at GUMBLE BROS. Harford St. Milford Pa. LIVERY STABLES. you want a stylish sin gle or double rig, safe horses, good harness and clean, comfortable carriages at reasona ble prices call on J. B. Van Tassel. Corner Ann and Fourth streets Mil FORD PA. Our lee iclurued if we fail. Any one aeudins sketch and dcncriiaion of anv invention will promptly receive our opinion 'free concerning me paicmammy 01 same. - now 10 ihhiuii a Patent " .cut upon request. ratent. secured ihrouKh ua adverti.seo for :ile at our expense. Patents tHken out through us receive n)erinl notice, without charge, in Tan Patknt Rkco.'.d, an illustrated and widely circulated journal, consulted ty Manufacturers and Investor.. feud for sample copy FREE. Addre.sa, VICTO d. EVANS CO. Iltcat Attorney,) l.r. tulldlnf , WASHINGTON. O. C Bluo Front Stables, Port Jervls, N. Y. Adjoining Gumaer's Union House Road, carriage, draft and farm horses for sale. Exchanges made. A large stock from which to make selections. CANAL ST. Hiram Towner. H. E.Em ersort, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. OFFICE in Drug Store on Broad Street. nrAftusHtr I lASfl?' ?femijiii'!1 TA0C MASKS : J"" OCSiCHS. " 'C0YRICH TS. ThirtT-one yr J a. tlve practice. Opinion u to vali.tilf aiid 1-H.u-uuitiilily. vHte f,,r u,ok of I11.m1.-I i and n-ft rencui. Et'bON bKO&l.2' F o-Mt, Waabiactua. U. &. Fire Insurance. OLD KKLIAHLB COM ' AN I KM. K.tTKK K EASON t HI K. Chariest G. Wood, Agt. Sureeaasjr to J. J. Hurt. POf11veiu n-arof Residence on Ann St. Milford, Plka Co., P.. 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