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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Photographs From The Philippines.

Mrs Peter Kim, of 364 Church street,
this city, few days ago received from
her son, Eugene, who for the past year
has been with the United States army in
the Philippines, some interesting photo
graphs taken in that country.
Mr.. Kim is 2S years of age, and is a
member of Company G, Forty-first Re.
giment. He enlisted last September and
went Immediately with his regiment to
the Philippines. Some months ago he
was commissioned second sergeant and
served in that capacity until he was OBJ,
liged to 60 to the hospital on account Of
a severe attack of rheumatism. Upon
being discharged from the hospital Mr.
Kim was not strong enough to dis
charge the duties of his Office and was
made bugler. His term of enlistment
expires in few months and he viii
likely return to this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Hose Companies Fine Appearance

A hremen's parade was held Saturday
evening in honor of the Goodwill Hose
Company, which appeared clad in hand
some new uniforms.
The parade was headed by the Mech
anicsville band and twenty-five mem
bers of the Goodwill Hose Company fol-
lowed next in line. The new uniforms
of the company consisted of dark blue
frock coats, with silver buttons and dark
blue trousers and caps. Twenty-four
members of the Washington Hose Com
pany headed by the Washington Drum
Corps brought up the rear.
The parade proceeded to the Goodwill
Hose house, where large festival was
held. Both mpanies made an excel
lent appearance and received many COM
pliments.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Successful School Opening.

The school bells rang promptly at
quarter to 9 o'clock Tuesday morning,
the children had already lined up and
were ready and in most cases eager and
anxious to begin another nine months
work with the text books and knotty
problems of school life. A few minutes
later the merry hum of their voices was
heard within the many walls of learning
and the work of educating their minds
was begun.
The attendance this year is large and
many of the schools are crowded, some
having between fifty and sixty pupils.
The High school has ninety-three pu-
pills, sbout the same number that was
registered last year. As yet the foreign
pupils have not been assigned to the
schools which they are to attend, but
Supt. Houser will likely arrange for
them before the end of the week.
The rooms in all the buildings were in
perfect condition due to the efforts of
the directors in each ward, and every
teacher was on hand to begin their task
for the season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Special Music at Christ Church.

A large congregation assembled in
Christ Episcopal church Sunday to
greet the rector, Rev. Erskine Wright,
who has just returned from his vacation.
The choir was assisted at the morning
service by J. Wellington Shannon, Esq
of Philadelphia. Mr.. Shannon has dur,
ing the past month been entertained at
the home of Peter Badly in ST. Paul,
MINI.
In the offertory selection, which Mr..
shannon sang Sunday morning he
was heard to excellent advantage. His
remarkable tenor voice is large, diffus-
i've, of the most pleasing quality, under
complete control and flexible beyond
any that it has been our pleasure OF
hearing for a long time
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Brakeman Injured,

An accident, which resulted in the in
jury of Philadelphia & Reading rail-
way brakeman, occurred at Howe &
Polk's Structural Tubing works, Tues
day morning.
A switch engine was pushing freight
ear through the big double gates, on
East Market street, and it happened
that the car was higher than the ordin-
ary The brake caught the large beam,
above the gate, knocking it from its
place to the pavement.
In falling it struck Brakeman Elmer
Longenberger, on the left leg, breaking
that member between the knee and the
ankle. Surgical aid was summoned, the
fracture reduced and the injured man
removed to his home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
DROWNED IN THREE
FEET OF WATER
Sad Fate of Eight Years-0ld Lester
GuliCk.

The first drowning accident of the year
and particularly sad one occurred in
the river, near the bridge, Friday
afternoon, shortly after 8 o'clock. The
victim was Lester l.. Gulick, the eight
years-old son of Samuel Gulick, of Sun
bury street, South Danville.
The lad, in company with several
boys, from this city, went in swimming
near the second pier, South Danville side
of the river bridge The other boys
went below the bridge, while young Gull
lex remained ON the upper side. He
suddenly disappeared from sight and
his fellow playmates, missing him quick
ly gave an alarm to persons standing on
the bridge. Upon going to the river the
body of the unfortunate lad was found
lying in about three feet of water. From
the position of the body it is presumed
that he had dove in and became en-
tangled in something in the river bot
tom, which held him under the water
Frank Hoover, Riverside boy, with
some difficulty brought the corpse to
the shore and DIR. Wintersteen was sum-
moned. 1t was, however, too late for
medical aid, as the body was becoming
cold and there was no action of the
heart.
Justice Haughawout empanened the
following jury which viewed the remains
and returned a verdict of accidental
drowning: D. r. Eckman, Jesse H.
Shannon, Thomas Adams, P. J. Berger,
Isaac Hoffman and w. l.. Clark The
body was removed to the unfortunate
lads home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
CITIZENS OF THIRD
WARD Up IN ARMS
Against the Present Unhealthful Condition
of Mahoning Greek

Third ward citizens are up in arms
against the present unhealthful condi-
ton of Mahoning creek, in that portion
of the city, and intend taking immedi-
ate action looking toward some remedy
for abating the nuisance.
The following notice was last night
left at this office by committee of
Third ward citizens
CITIZENS MEETING.
A meeting..of the citizens of the Third
ward, residing west of Mill street and
north of Northumberland street, will be
held Thursday evening, Sept 6, at the
old Knitting mill, ON West Centre street.
The purpose of the meeting is to take
some action regarding the filthy and
unhealthful condition of Mshoning creek
in the above district. All citizens are
requested to be present.
COMMITTEE.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. Daniel Edwards, of Kingston,a at
tended the funeral of Perry Deen yes
terday.
Mrs. Harry Brown returned to her
home in Shamokin, yesterday, after
visit with relatives in this city.
Court Stenographer Vanderslice, of
Bloomsbury, was in this city yester-
day.
Mrs. George Snyder, of Watsontown,
is visiting relatives in this city.
James Holdings, Lewis Dietz, Simon
Kocher, James Morrison and John Rob-
erts are spending few days fishing at
Saltwater, Columbia county.
Miss Cora Meyer is visiting her par.
ents in Berwick.
The Rev. Mumper, of Northumber-
land, was the guest of Riverside friends
Tuesday.
Bert Vastine, of South Danville, left
yesterday for Sunbury, where he has &C.
cepted position in the Pennsylvania
car shops.
Miss Laura Bittenbender, Of Nesco.
peck, attended the Heptasophs picnic
at DeWitt's park yesterday.
Miss Jane Courson, of Catawissa, visit
ed friends in South Danville and River
side yesterday.
P. NJ. Eckman, of Sunbury, transact
ed business in South Danville yester-
day.
Mrs. George Johnston returned to her
home in Wilkesbarre, yesterday, after a
visit with friends and relatives in this
city.
The Rev. ]. D. Cook. of Remove, was
a visitor in this city yesterday.
Miss Helen Davis left yesterday for
Pittsburg, after visit with her aunt,
Mrs. T. F. Patterson, Northumberland
| street.
MIR. and Mrs. III. McCord left yester.
day for Philadelphia, after visit at the
home of Oscar Kase, Mill street.
John Welsh returned to Philadelphia
yesterday, after visit at the Welsh
homestead, Ash street.
DR.. McCuaig, of Retreat, was a visitor
to this city yesterday.
Mrs ]. d. Howery and Miss N. How
cry left yesterday for a trip to Pniladel'
phia.
William Delsite is transacting bust
ness in Wilkesbarre.
Theodore Hoffman, Sr., was visitor
to Bloomsbury yesterday.
| John Price and daughter, Miss Annie,
of New York, are visiting his son, Post
master T. ]. Price, East Market street.
| General Secretary w. d. Lsumastel
made trip to Milton yesterday.
Miss Grace Morgan, of Plymouth, il
visiting relatives in this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Lester Gulick's Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of
little Lester Gulick were held Sunday
afternoon at the home of his parents on
Sunbury street, South DanvilIe, and
were IN charge of Rev. f. s. Vought of
Saint Peters NJ. +. church. The choir
of St, Peters sang several appropriate
hymns during the service, The funeral
was one of the largest held in this vic
nifty for some time. Interment was made
in the family plot in the Lutheran ceme-
terry In the loss of this bright young
son Mr. and Mrs. Gulick have the sym.
pathy of very large circle of friends.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Lost in Egypt,"

The first act of"Losti in Egypt" which
will appear in the opera house Saturday
evening is laid in the garden of a rich
planter and at the time of gay party.
The garden is lit up in lights of all colors
and this set is said to be one of the pref
tiest sets carried by any company. This
is not all, besides this beautiful set they
carry three more acts equally as fine.
Thirty people help to make the evening
a pleasant one and render one of the
strongest dramas on record, interspers.
ed by good specialties and fine music
from twenty we'll trained voices.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
John Ohaika Weds Annie MoEnski

John Chajka, of Natalie, and Miss
Annie Molinski, daughter of Stephen
Molinski, of this city, were united in
marriage in st. Hubert's Catholic church
Monday morning at 7.3O O'Clock.
The Rev. Father Huber officiated and
high mass was celebrated. William
Dougherty acted as goomsman and Miss
Name McVey attended the bride. After
the ceremony the event was celebrated
tor the remainder of the day at the
home of the BRIDES parents on Mill
street and that night sumptuous sup
per was served. The wedding was at
tended by several of the groom 8 friends
from Natalie. Mr.. and Mrs. Chajka will
reside in this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Trouble In The Neighborhood,

Before Justice Hunter last evening
William Myers, of Railroad street, Ma
honing township, was brought on war
rant charging him with threats. The
prosecutor was Samuel Sarba, who re-
sides next door to Myers. He claimed
that Mr., Myers has at various times call
ed him hard names and threatened to
do him bodily harm.
The defendant plead not guilty to the
charge and an array of witnesses, resid-
ing in that vicinity were called.
Justice Hunter held Myers under 500
bail for court, which the latter readily
secured
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Basket Ball Team ORGANIZED.

The prospects for an excellent basket
ball team and some fine games in this
city during the coming winter are ex-
ceptionally bright. The team organized
on Saturday and will be made up of the
same players who acquitted themselves
so creditably last season.
Ralph Gaskins was unanimously
chosen captain and with Sechler will be
the defense. Newbaker will play centre
and Bedea and Klase will be the attacks
The team will 60 into training on Sept.
10 and will practice one hour daily until
Nov. /, the date of the first game. A
manager will be selected later.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
NOMINATED
FOR CONGRESS
Republicans Of the Seventeenth Congress
ional District Choose G. T. Euth,
Of Shamokin.

A the conference of the Congression-
al conferees of the Seventeenth Con-
gressional district, held in this city, Sat-
urday, Clarence F. Huth, of Shamokin,
was unanimously chosen as the candid
ate of the Republican party for member
of Congress. The meeting was called to
order by Frederick Haas, of Sunbury,
and w. II. Woodin was elected chair
man. A. w. Duy, Bloomsbury, and F. G..
Shoch were made secretaries.
For Congress d. g. Jones nominated
w. ]. Badly, Esq, of this city, and A.
K. Trexler, of Northumberland county,
nominated G. r. Huth On the first
ballot the conferees from Montour and
Columbia counties balloted for Mr..
Baldy and Sullivan and Northumberland
counties conferees voted for Mr.. Huth.
On the second ballot Mr.. Huth was
nominated. That gentleman was then
called into the convention and made a
brief and stirring address to the con-
ferees.
The following resolutions we're adopt
ed
REsoLvED-That we the confereeS of
the Seventeenth Congressional district
endorse the principles of the Republican
party as enunciated in the platform ad-
opted by the National Convention in
Philadelphia June last.
REsoLvED-That we deem it to be the
paramount duty of the hour to sustain
the wise and patriotic administration of
William M'Kinley and to that end We
pledge our hearty support to the can
didate this day nominated for con-
gress.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
"Heps" Hold A Pleasant Picnic

Between six and seven hundred peo-
pie attended the annual picnic of the
Improved Order of Heptasophs at De-
Wits park yesterday. The day was a
pleasant one and the "Heps" and their
families and friends much enjoyed
day.
During the afternoon and evening
dancing was INDUCED in by the picnick-
ers
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Found Dead in His Office.

William NJ. Smith, editor and pub
Usher of the Benton Argus, Benton, was
found dead in his office shortly after
noon Friday.
During the morning Mr. Smith com
planned of not feeling well and did not
go home to dinner When the office en-
ployes returned from their dinners they
found him lying on the floor a corpse.
Heart failure was the cause of his death.
The deceased was sixty years old and
was one of Columbia counties best known
citizens and leading Democrat. He is
survived by wife, two daughters and a
son.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Another Assault Case.

John Kelley, Third Ward resident,
was before Justice Hunter Monday,
charged with assault and battery The
plaintiff in the case was Thomas Foulk
who claimed that Kelley struck him in
the face and did him other bodily in
jury, near the grist mill Saturday night.
The defendant plead guilty and furnish
ed 800 bail for court.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Adirondack Romance" Tonight.

Noone should miss the Adirondack
Romance" which will be given at the
opera house by local talent this evening.
A large number of tickets have been
disposed of and the production promises
to be decided success.
The proceeds, as is well known, are to
90 toward assisting the victims of Tur-
botville's big fire and our citizens should
patronize this worthy object literally.
Prices % and 80 cents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Found Dead in Bed.

Tuesday morning Thomas Williams,
of 615 East Front street, was found dead
in bed by his young grandson. Mr..
Williams had not been in very good
health for several days, but when he re.
tired Monday night he did not com plain
of feeling worse than usual. When his
grandson, William Williams, who slept
with the deceased, awoke he found his
grandfather corpse. DR.. Paules pro,
nounced death due to heart failure. Mr.
Williams was II years old, and was sur.
vived by three sons, David, Thomas and
James.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Reception for Pastor and His Bride.

The marriage of the Rev l.. d. Ulrich,
pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, this
city, to Miss Mace, of Philadelphia, oc-
Cured in that city yesterday. The Rev
and Mrs Ulrich will reach Danville this
evening and upon their arrival a supper
will be served at the parsonage and re-
ception will follow. The members OF
Trinity congregation will participate in
both.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Charles Hartman Among the Missing.

For the past two weeks Charles, the
IA years old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hartman, of Lackawanna Avenue, has
been among the missing
The boy in company with two other
lads about the same age left home two
weeks ago and has not been heard of
since The other boys have returned,
but stoutly refuse to disclose the where
abouts of young Hartman. The police
of nearby towns have been notified to
be on the outlook for the runaway
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Those individuals who are victims

Those individuals who are victims
hay fever are just now suffering the an
nual affiiction. There is no cure for it
save sojourn in high and dry latitudes
and this privilege is only granted TO
those of settled incomes, and there are
few in this vicinity as compared to the
number of subj ects.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Will Meet Here Next Year.

At the reunion of the Knights of the
Golden Eagle in Milton, Monday, the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, J. w. McLsin. of this city; secre-
tary, ]. L. Jones. also of Danville; treas
urer, j. d. Gresh, of Milton. DanvilIe
was selected as the next place of meet.
ing.
The prize awarded for the finest APP
pearing castle in the parade was won by
Montour Castle, of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Case in EnnitY Closed.

Judge Little held special session of
court in this city yesterday morning and
disposed of case in equity of B r. Gear
hart and others VS.. William G. Frick and
Mary Frick. BY agreement of counsel
the case was decreed closed. The pro-
secution was represented by Attorneys
Hinckley and Scarlet, of this city, and
Henry G. Terry was the counsel for the
defendants Attorney Oliver Shannon,
of Philadelphia, appeared for Mr.. Terry
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Lawsha Paid the Costs.

Abner Lawsha, charged by Mrs. S. A.
Andrews with assault and battery, was
before Justice Bare Monday morning.
Upon Lawsha's agreeing to settle the
costs, Mrs. Andrews withdrew the
charge. The defendant gave an order
on the Pennsylvania railroad for the
amount.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Again Discussing a County Fair.

The Montour county fair project is
again being discussed. Promoters have
been calling on the business men of the
city within the past few weeks to as
certain what interest would be taken in
the project
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Canal Boat Ride,

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. G..
A. purpose giving a canal boat ride,
starting from Mill street bridge, Satur-
day evening, Sept. 8, at $50 o'clock.
Fare for round trip 10 cents. Music will
be furnished by a graphaphone. Re-
freshments will be served
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Boat Ride Postponed.

The boat ride announced by the Sal.
vation Army for next Monday evening
has been postponed until Saturday even
ing, Sept. 18th, the boat that had been
engaged having been delayed on its re
turn trip. All tickets sold will be good
on the above date.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
All Next Week,

The Somers and Rummel Stock Com
pany will commence weeks engage
ment at the opera house next Monday
evening. The company comes to Dan
vile highly recommended.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Harvest Home Picnic.

The Stewards of Saint Peters 81. +.
church, South Danville, are arranging q
Harvest Home picnic, to be held at De-
Wits park, Wednesday, September u
Dinner and supper will be served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Will Enter Friends Hosnital

Harry E. Snyder left Sunday for Phila
delphia, where he has accepted posi-.
ton as trained nurse in the Friends
Hospital
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06

Don't forget the entertainment at the
opera house tonight for the benefit of
the Turbotvile fire sufferers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-11
TRIP TO SOMERSET.
Presidential Party Was Greeted by
Large Crowds at All Stations

Somerset, Pa, Sept 1.-THE president
and party arrived here over the Balt-
more & Ohio road yesterday afternoon,
to be present at the wedding of Miss
Mabel Mckinley. the presidents niece,
and DR.. HermanuS L. Baer. In the
party were President and Mrs. McKin-
ley, Mrs. Katherine Matthews of Wash
ington, sister of Mrs. Abner Mckinley,
Secretary to the President C. B. Cortel-
you, DIR. p. NJ Rixey, medical inSpec-
tor of the navy and the presidents ply
stefan. and two stenographers-
The presidential party was met at the
Somerset station by Mr. and Mrs Abner
Mckinley and Hermanus L. Baer, the
A shout went up from the assembled
crowd as Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley made
their appearance on the platform of the
rear coach, and descended the car steps.
The president and Mrs Mckinley bowed
their Acknowledgements. President Nc
kinley looked to be in unusually good
health 1t was announced that the
president would devote his time to alb
solute rest while here
A great and altogether unexpected
demonstration greeted President Nc
Kfnley upon his arrival at Cumberland.
Although it was generally known that
his train would wait but a brief stop, an
immense crowd was at the station He
had intended to make no speeches on
the journey to Somerset, but the gath
erfng was so enthusiastic that after re-
peated calls he finally responded as FOL
lows:
my Fellow Citizens: I assure you
that this is very unexpected by me. l
had no idea that so many of my fellow
citizens of Cumberland would assemble
here to give such cordial greetings in
the moment that I stop with them
am glad to know that no matter what
may be our policies, we are all for the
United States All for the dear flag,
wherever it floats, and determined, the
north and the south, to stand by the
brave soldiers and sailors who are
maintaining our standard in our dis
tant territory and giving shelter and
protection to American citizens in
China I thank you once again for this
generous greeting
Stops were also made en- route at
Hancock, Myersdale, lockwood and
Martinsburg, where the president shook
hands with as many of the assembled
crowds as he could reach during the
few moments the stops were made.
President and Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs.
Matthews were upon their arrival driven
at once to Abner McKinley's home
President and Mrs McKinley's present
to the bride is highly polished quarter
oak chest with silver mountings, filled
with magnificent table silver, including
everything that Mr.. and Mrs Baer will
need in the way of spoons. forks, knives,
carvers and off pieces during their lives.
The plate on top of the chest bears the
following inscription: From Uncle
William and Aunt Ida, September L,
1900" Other presents received by the
bride include a generous supply of bril-
liant Jewels, China ware, table linen.
paintings, engravings, and numerous
other articles of household and personal
adornment-