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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
BOY STRUCK BY
A LOCOMOTIVE
And Seriously Injured at Mausdale Mon
day Afternoon.

John Ward, the 18-years-old son of
Thomas Ward, met with very serious
accident, at Mausdale, Monday after
noon at about o'clock. With several
other boys about the same age Ward
Monday morning boarded a freight
tram and went to Milton.
On the return trip the train stopped
at Mausdale to take water and the boys
got off. Ward was standing on a side
track throwing stones. A pusher, which
was coming from the east to the water
tank came down the switch at rapid
rate. On account of a sharp curve Ward
did not see it until it was very close to
him, and before he could get out of
the way the locomotive struck him,
throwing him considerable distance.
The injured boy was brought to his
home, 103 Chambers street, and DR..
Shultz summoned. An examination
showed that two right ribs were broken,
a number a painful bruises about the
head and body, and internal injuries are
feared.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
BEAVER LODGES
BIG PICNIC
1t Was Successfully Held at DeWitt's
Park Yesterday,

With cool weather and the day most
inviting in every respect for an outing,
more than one thousand people attend
the Beaver Lodge Knights of Pythias
picnic at DeWitt's Park yesterday.
For the past few weeks a committee
composed of Wesley Hollabaugh, Charles
Getz, Edward Purpur, Claude Guest,
Edward Rudy, David Evans and John
G. Waite worked increasingly for the
event, and by the large attendance
of lodge members, their families and
friends and the fact that every per-
son thoroughly enjoyed the exercises of
the day, is an assurance that the work
of the committee was we'll performed.
1t was without doubt the biggest days
enjoyment ever provided by the Knights
of Pythias of Danville.
The principal features of the after
noon's program we're as follows:
The base ball game between the Fats"
and the Leans" resulted in victory
for the heavy weights by score of %
to IA. The battery for the winners was
composed of Phile, Hoffman and Dietz;
for the "Leans," Lunger and Williams.
The 100 yard dash was won by Elmer
Helm and the quarter mile dash by Ben
Bookmiller The blue rock shoot was
won by Elmer Helm. The barrel, apple
and wheelbarrow races were captured
by youths.
During the afternoon and evening the
dancing floor was well filed, music be.
ing furnished by an orchestra of three
pieces under the direction of Herbert
Wvle
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
To Manufacture Wagon Skeins Here.

At meeting of the Danville Board of
Trade, held Monday night, the question of
securing for this city plant to manu-
tacture patent wagon skein or spindle
was very favorably discussed and action
in that direction taken.
The meeting was called to consider a
letter from the firm of Elliot & Stutz-
man, of Williamsport, manufacturers of
automobiles and woodworking machin-
cry, in which they stated that they
would like to locate here, provided local
capital could be interested, also to dis
cuss the wagon spindle, which is the
patent of j. A. Weitzel, of this city, ,and
U. G. Smith, of Williamsport, formerly
of this city.
DR.. Newbaker read the letter received
from the automobile people and Mr..
Smith presented the model of the spin
die. The spindle was thoroughly dis
cussed by Mr.. Smith, Joseph Keely and
others. Mr.. Goeser said that it was his
idea to form stock company, with a
capital of S25, 900 or $4,000.
1t was decided to notify the "auto"
company of the meeting and to get their
terms, and the following committee was
appointed to confer with the patentees
of the spindle to determine upon plans
for manufacturing the article: j. II.
Goeser, chairman, F. Q. Hartman, S. NJ.
Trumbower, A. H. Grone and Joseph
Keely. The committee will report at a
subsequent meeting
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
FIRE COMPANY
AND BAND UNITE
Stoes Musical Organization Now Part of
the Friendship Fire Company,

The Friendship Fire Company now
has musical organization included in
its roll of members. At meeting held
Saturday night Stoes' band became a
part of the fire company.
The band members will not become
active members of the fire company and
will be exempt from all duties as fire
men, payment Of dues, etc. The organ
izations united because it will be benef-
cial to both. The band members find
that their engagements are not numer.
Gus enough to pay running expenses
and by uniting with the Friendships
they will have a room in which to prac-
tice and will probably be able to secure
more engagements. 1t will still be known
as Stoes' band and will be controlled by
a committee composed of j. Tyler Ober-
dorf, John l.. Russell and Edward Pur-
pur. When the company has occasion
to parade they will be accompanied by
the band.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Fell From a Passenger Train.

J. NJ. Levy, a Philadelphia travelling
man, fell from a Lackawanna railroad
passenger train yesterday and narrowly
escaped serious, if not fatal, injuries.
Levy was a passenger on the 1913
East bound train and in order to be
among the first off when the train reach
ed the depot he got down on the lowest
car step as the train approached the
Mill street crossing. In some manner he
made a misstep and was thrown from
the car and hurled against fence. His
left hip was painfully bruised and his
clothes badly torn. The injured man
was removed to the Montour House in
a carriage and DR.. Curry attended to his
injuries.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
BURGLARS In WashingtonHille.

A gang of burglars, presumably three
in number, operated in Washingtonville
Monday night and made unsuccessful
attempts to enter the residences of two
citizens of that place.
The gang attempted to gain entrance
to the house of Postmaster Moser, but
were unable to do so. Three suspicious
looking men were seen about the pre-
misses.
At the home of Elmer Frymire an en-
trance was also attempted. In this in
stance, however, the family awoke and
the perpetrators were frightened away.
At the Frymire house man was also
seen prowling about the house.
Other attempts of this kind will prob
ably be met with a quantity of cold
lead.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Some Very Neat Detective Work,

Constable Young Monday morning,
brought to this city from Philadelphia
Paul F. Thompson, who is charged with
non-support and the desertion of his
wife and four children. The capture of
Thompson was well executed piece of
detective work on the part of Constable
Young. Mrs. Thompson, mother of the
prisoner, left for her home in Philadel-
phia Monday afternoon, on the train
which leaves South Danville at 4.57
O'Clock. On the same train went the
constable.
At the Broad street station, Philadel-
phia, Paul was waiting for his mother
and Constable Young Immediately put
him under arrest. Fifty minutes after
the officer and his prisoner were on their
way to this city.
Thompson was taken before Justice
Bare and committed to Jail in default of
$500 bail.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Working on a Big Contract.

The employees of the marble yard of
T. L. Evans & Sons are now hard at
work upon the big contract, which that
firm has taken to supply the stone work
for the front of the new Market street
National bank, Shamokin.
The contract calls for Portage red
stone, North Carolina granite and Wy
oming Valley blue stone The sixth car
load of the stone was shipped Thursday
which means that the big contract is a
trihe over half completed.
The new building when finished will
be one of the handsomest banking
houses in this part of the state.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Mrs. GeiSinger Gives q Picnic,

Mrs. A. A. Geisinger gave picnic to a
number of her friends at DeWitt's park
Tuesday. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. q. Gearhart and
daughters, Ruth, Mary, Ava and Edna
and son, Elliott, Mrs. K. S. zimmerman
and son, Robert, Mr. and Mrs. K. w.
Eggert, Misses Nellie Russell, Nellie
jameson, Lizzie Russell, Mary Patter
son, Mary Yorks, Katherine Grove, Ada
Gearhart, Miss Mary Mccarthy, of Ash
land, Ohio; Messrs. Arthur Pancoast, of
Lincoln, Neb w. Boyd Gearhart, Harry
Russell, Charles Lyons, William Ogles-
by, Esq, and Charles V. zimmerman,
Esq.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Would Not Fill the Places of Strikers.

All but three of the residents of this
city, who left here several weeks ago for
Cumberland, Md, to accept positions
with the Potomac Steel Company, have
returned.
1t is said the reason for their not re-
manning in Cumberland was because they
were required to fill the places of strik-
ers. Some months ago the plant of the
Potomac Company was closed down
while undergoing repairs. When it re-
opened colored help was employed,
which caused strike among the old
employees. The strikers later formed
union and obtained a charter from the
Amalgamated Association.
In view of these facts the Danville
men refused to stay and the positions
held by the three who did remain, are
not places vacated by strikers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Pastor for Trinity Lutheran Church.

At well attended meeting of the male
members of Trinity Lutheran church,
held Monday night the Rev. l.. d. Ulrich
of Philadelphia, was unanimously called
to the pastorate of that congregation.
Rev. Ulrich preached in Trinity church
on Sunday, July 10, and pleased a large
congregation. He is about 26 years of
age, single, and was ordained about a
year ago. Since then he has been en-
gagged in mission work in Philadelphia.
The members of Trinity church feel
that in selecting Rev. Ulrich as their
pastor they have secured one well fitted
to carry on the work so ably accomplish
ed by their former pastor, the late Rev.
w. +. Roney.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Bold DAYLIGHT Robbery.

A bold daylight robbery occurred near
the fair grounds last Thursday, the facts
of which have just become known in this
city.
Between 10 and II o'clock in the
morning a young son of James Lewis
discovered tramp issuing from the Gel.
lar of the house of Thomas Kennedy,
carrying with him cakes, pies, eggs and
other edibles. Before the lad had time
to alarm any of the grown people about
the premises the nervy thief had board
ed aP. & K. freight train and escaped.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
A Biz Approximation,

The free rural service is expected this
year to be widely extended, as it has a
larger appropriation than ever before,
the whole amount available July /, this
year being 81, 100000 There is a great
demand from all parts of the country
for the free rural delivery service, and it
is probable that some of this appropria-
ton will be spent in this county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Will be in the Bic Combine,

The P. l.. Brewing Company. of this
city, yesterday received "a communica-
ton from the Schuylkill Brewing Com
pany, the corporation organized for the
purpose of securing control of the brew
cries of Montour, Northumberland and
Schuylkill counties, which stated that
all of the 81 100000 capital stock has
been pledged. The p. i. Brewery will
very likely become part of the big
combine, az will also the brewery own
ed by J. II. Goeser at Pottsville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
a Surprise for Their Danghter.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Patton gave a
pleasant surprise party Saturday even
ing in honor of the seventh birthday of
their daughter May. The following
were present:
Helen and Agnes Smith Ethel Hostel
ly, Mary Krum, Olive Boyer, Marguerite
Heimbach, Agnes Wolf, Genevieve Wolf
Ruth Heath, Grace Bloch, Gertrude
Morrison, Catherine Hughes, May and
Abbie Mckinney, Esther Stamm, Will
and Fred Spade, Gus Bachinger, Clyde
Patton and Alfred Krum.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Attorney Scarlet Appeared.

g. G.. Noris, Esq, attorney for the
Mountain Water Company and James
Scarlet, Esq, of Danville, representing
the Milton Water Company, were be-
fore the attorney general at Harrisburg
Tuesday, arguing the application of the
latter corporation for writ of quo war
ranto to restrain the Mountain Water
Company from putting in plant in
Milton. The decision was reserved.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
kASEVILLE ITEMS.

Miss Mary Hummel, of Lewisburg, has
been the pleasing guest of Miss Gertrude
Rote, of this place, for the past few
days.
Mr.. Judd Diehl, of Watsontown, &C.
companied by his cousin, Miss Laura
Rote, spent Saturday in Danville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rote spent very
pleasant Sunday at Billmeyer's park.
The Sunday school at Kaseville will
hold their picnic at DeWitt's park, on
August 4.
Misses Gertie Rote and Mary Hummel
enjoyed drive to Bloomsbury on Sun
day afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
New Factory in Operation.

The firm of Rosenstein & Lipschitz
have commenced operations at their
overall and shirt factory in the Ammer-
man building, on East Market street.
At present about dozen hands are
employed and all are working on over
alls. The firm has had some difficulty
in obtaining suitable help and not until
they are able to secure experienced
hands will they start to manufacture
shirts. Six machines are now in use and
more will be added shortly
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Will Lengthen the Switch,

A trestle is in the course of erection
east of the marble yard of T. l.. Evans &
Sons, which will lengthen the marble
yard switch, running from the Lackaw-
anna railroad company's tracks, 80
feet.
Along the east side of the trestle a
building, S5 by 40 feet, will be erected,
which will be used by r. j. Pegg as a
coal yard Mr.. Pegg will occupy the
small building on Ferry street, north of
the marble yard as an office, The change
will probably be made within the next
month,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
STEEL WORKERS
SEEK EXONERATION
At the Hands of the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION.

The steel workers of this city, who re-
fused to fill the places of striking work :
men at the plant of the Potomac Steel
Company, at Cumberland, Md, are now
after exoneration at the hands Of the
Amagamated Association.
They have written to the Plttsburg
Union with this end in view and stated
their case thoroughly. 1t was not until
some of the men had been in Cumber-
land two whole weeks, that they found
out they were taking the places of the
strikers, and when the fact was made
known they Immediately resigned.
They are certainly deserving of being
fully exonerated and there is little doubt
but What their request will be readily
granted by the Pittsburg Union.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
An Approaching Wedding.

Invitations will in few days be issu-
ed for the wedding of Miss Annie Miles,
daughter of County Commissioner
George W. Miles, to Ross Milhouse, of
Ithaca, N. Y, formerly of this city. The
marriage will occur in st. Paul's NJ. +.
church at high noon on Aug, Is, the
Rev. DR.. Dimmick officiating
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Using the Canal.

Boating on the Pennsylvania canal is
much brisker at present than was antic-
ipated at the opening of the season.
There are now about 200 boats on the
canal, most of which are engaged in
transporting river and other coal. The
canal is now in excellent condition, ex-
tensive repairs having been made with
in the past two months.
None of the boatmen or persons CON
nected with the canal have anything to
say as to the abandonment of the canal
next year.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Percentage of Gene

The attendance average of the regi-
ment is 9S92 and the general average is
9O.7S.
Major Millar, who inspected the Third
Brigade, condemned the armory of Com
pany + as being unfit and inadequate
for drill purposes and unsafe for the
storage of state property. Seven other
company's armories of the Third Brigade
were also condemned He reported
Company b, Twelfth Regiment as hav-
ing the best arrangement for the care
and safety of state property.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
What Thew Think of Danyille Ladies.

Well Danville's public drinking foun-
tain is in full blast now. They have en-
terprising ladies over there, for besides
undertaking and completing the work OF
raising the funds for its erection, they
are also keeping it supplied with ice.
Has Shamokin w. G. T. U. ? l know
it has no drinking fountain-nor town
clock either.-Shamokin Dispatch.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02

Goodrich Post G. A. X. at its meeting
Monday night decided to hold picnic at
DeWitts park, Friday, Aug. Il. Great
preparations will be made for the event
and twelve posts from other places have
been invited Another meeting will be
held shortly to complete the program
for the day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Evangelical Camp Meeting.

The United Evangelicals will hold
their annual camp meeting on the Cryst-
al Spring camp ground near Unityville,
Lycoming county, beginning August
22nd and continuing until the 29th. Any
information regarding tents or boarding
will be gladly given by addressing the
pastor, Rev. c. w. Nipple, Waller, Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Taken III at the Picnic.

As the result Of eating something
which did not agree with him, Frank
kear was taken suddenly i'll at the X.
of p. picnic yesterday afternoon and was
brought home in a cab. Dr. Paules gave
him medical attention and Mr.. kear was
much improved last evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
The Committee to Meet.

The members of the committee of the
Board of Trade, appointed to confer
with Messrs. Weitzel and Smith, paten-
tees of the wagon spindle, which may
be manufactured here, will hold a meet
ing Monday evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Clothing Did Not Arrive.

The members of Company f will not
receive thei: flannel shirts and duck
trousers until they reach camp at Mt.
Gretna. Requstions for these articles
were made some weeks ago, but they
failed To arrive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Death of Henry Christian.

Monday morning occurred the death
of Henry Christian, an old and we'll
known resident of Cooper township.
The deceased was II years of age.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
The Armory Condemned.

Adjutant General Stewart has issued
an order containing the reports of the
several Brigade Inspectors as to the con-
ditiOn of the n. q. p. at the recent in
spections. The percentage of attend
ance of Company F, of this city, is equal
to that of any company in the Twelfth
regiment and the general average of the
company is 90.75.
The ratings of the various companies
of the regiment are as follows.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
At the Salvation Army hall.

Ensign Cunningham, of Chicago, has
arrived in this city and until the return
of Ensign and Mrs. Heift, he will con-
duct the meetings. Services tonight on
Mill street; also in the Hall on Ferry
street. All are cordially invited.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Mr.. Yonng's Sister Dead.

Mrs. William Foley, a sister Of Joseph
Young, of this city, died at Berwick on
Monday, from stroke OF paralysis. She
was 4G wears of age.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
A Fishing Party.

Frank Alderman and Samuel Mowrey,
of Ardmore, Mrs. Saunders and Misses
Bertha and Emma Mowrey, formed a
pleasant party, which spent Tuesday
fishing at point up the river.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Will We Closed Three Evenings,

The book room of the Beaver Library
will be closed on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday evenings of each week dur
ing August, commencing Monday, the
9th. Open every day as usual. Reading
rooms open e, cry night.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Pinked lin q Hot Stove LITTER.

H. ID. Lyon had the misfortune to
pick up red hot stove litter at his home
Yesterday, burning his right hand Sc
verely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
League Will Hold a Festival,

The Luther League of Trinity Luther
an church will hold an ice cream festival
on the church lawn on Saturday evening
Aug. 4.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02

Oatawissg People Coming Here to Dance,
A number of young people from Cat
awissa will hold a dance at DeNitt's
park this evening
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02
Will Play in Bloomsbury.

The al s. of this city will play the
Bloomsbury Junior base ball team in
that place on Saturday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02

General Goblin has appointed Joseph
/. KHbourn, of Williamsport, quarter
sergeant of the Third brigade.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-02

Miss Mary Johnston, of Mt. Carmel, ,is
visiting friends in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-28
RAILROADS.
TEEI
Route
H BEST LINE

WEST: From st. Louis OF Chicago
to Kansas City, st. Joseph, Omaha.
Nebrnsku, Denver, Utah, Pacific
Coast-TWO TRAINS DAILY. Weekly
California excursions.
NORTHWEST: To Black Hills,
Montana, Washington, Puget sound
via st. Louis and the short Billings
route-30 TO 5OO miles saved. Tour
list sIeepers Tuesdays and Ahursdays,
Kansas City to Seattle.
NORTh AND NORTHWEST: Via St.
Paul and MinncapOIis-three trains
daily from st. Louis; two trains das-
ly from Chicago.
HoMEsEEKERS' EXCURSIONS to
the West and Northwest.
1880 MILES OF STANDARD RAIL
ROAD. Main Travelled Road
through the Corn Belt.
Wide VestibuIed, Pintsch lighted,
complete trains of chair cars (seats
freeD. Pullman slcepers, Dining car
service on most trains.
the Great Burlington Route.
Write
w. NJ. SHAW, Div. Pass Agent,
o Vine Street, CINCINNATI, o.
l.. w. WAKELEY, Gen. Pass. Agent,
st. Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, Gen. Manager,
St. Louis, Mo. wed,sat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-28
LIVE STOCK.
Baltimore Live Stock.

UNION STOCK YARDS, CLARE
MONT, Monday, March 27.-[All stock
sold gross weight
Hogs-Receipts for the week. 1855
head, against 14,314 head last week.
Light receipts on market this morning
and prices 10c higher on all except
roughs. Quote: Far Western, $50;
Far Western Pigs, $40 to $3.50. From
other points-Heavy, 04.s5 to $3.50;
lightweights, $3.50 to s5.35; light Pigs,
$3.50 to $500; rough Sows, $500 to
$3.50; Stays, 1915 to $500.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts for the
week, 2,449 head, against 2,471 head
last week. Light receipts of both
Sheep and Lambs on the market and
prices about steady, with the demand
slow. Quote: Sheep-Wethers, IS to
Sc; ewes. common to good, $3.50 to
$3.50. Lambs-Good to prime, $500 to
$40; common to good, $500 to 800.
Consignees of Sheep and Lambs
Bear & Worley, IL head; Warner &
Dubbs, 4 head; NJ. o. Repp, 2 head;
H. s. Cover, l head; ]. Massall, 250
head; Swift & Co., 242 head; Eden &
Co., $50 head; Eden & Co., 80 head;
H. C. Yashrias, 2 head; B. F. Winter,
2 head; NJ. C. Copp, / head; Logan &
uhl. 65 head; G. E. Brewer, As head:
Eden & Co, As head; Logan & Uhl, 10