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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
A New Armory for Company F,

The prospects for new armory for
Company +, are at present very bright
and steps will shortly be taken to raise
a sufficient amount to erect building
to take the place of the one now in use,
which was condemned by Major Millar
at the recent company inspection.
The plan which prominent members
of CompanyF, now have in mind seems
to be most feasible one. Their pur-
pose is to form a stock company, with a
capital of about $1,000. A large part Of
this amount will be used to erect frame
armory, the dimensions of which will
probably be about $50 by 10 feet. The
company will then rent the building
from the stock company and pay an
amount which will give the stock hold
ers a good rate of interest ON their in
vestment.
Five thousand dollars would be a suf
ficient amount to erect building, which
would meet every requirement and it Is
expected that no difficulty will be ex-
perienced in getting people to take
stock.
Members of Company f, are on the
lookout for favorable and convenient
site and have seve raj in view.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
MRS. PATTERSON
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Very Sudden Demise of a Well-Known
Lady.

Extremely sudden was the death of
Mrs Mary f. Patterson, the well-known
miIliner and wife of }. G. Patterson, who
was found dead in bed at her home, 346
Mill street, Sunday morning.
At about 10 o'clock Saturday night
Mrs. Patterson, apparently in her usua
health, retired for the night and shortly
afterwards her husband followed her ex-
ample. About O'Clock Sunday morn.
ing the latter arose and Mrs. Patterson
appeared to still be asleep. He went
down stairs and when he returned a
short time afterwards to arouse his wife,
he was Mortified to find her dead.
1t is thought that her death occurred
about a. m and the condition of bed
clothing denoted that she died without
the slightest struggle. Death is suppos-
ed to have been due to heart failure.
The deceased was 90 years of age and
for the past 81 years she had been en-
gagged in the millinery business in this
city. She is survived by husband and
two daughters, Mrs. William kase West,
and Miss Mary Patterson.
The funeral which took place yester-
day was largely attended, the Rev. DR..
w. |. Steans officiating. Interment was
made in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
MlLLHOUSE. MILES
NUPTIALS
Occurred This Afternoon in Saint Paurs
M. E. Church

At 1890 o'clock this afternoon Saint
Paul's NJ. K. church was the scene of
very pretty wedding. AT that hour
Miss Annie Miles, daughter of County
Commissioner George W. Miles, a we'll
known and popular young lady of this
city, was united in marriage to Mr..
Ross Mlllhouse, of Ithaca, n. Y. former.
ly of this city.
Ihe ceremony was performed by
the Rev. DR.. Dimmick and was wit
messed by large number of invited
guests. Harry L. Stewart, of Tyrone,
ohiclated as best man and the ushers
were Samuel Johnson, T. +. Murray.
William Eggert and Eugene Miles, all of
this city. The bride was attended by
Miss Laura Corson, of Clifton Rocks.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Alice Sloane Dimmick.
Following the ceremony at the church
large reception was given at the
home of the brides parents, on East
Market street, at which John b. Mccoy
was caterer. The many presents which
have been received by the bride are
handsome and valuable.
The newly married couple departed
on the 2.i1 Lackawanna train for a
bridal tour, after which they will take
up their residence in Ithaca,N. Y. where
Mr. Millhouse occupies prominent posi-
ton in musical circles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
WASHINGTONVILLE
What People are Doing In that Interest
ing Borough,

Washingtonville, Aug 14.-Miss Sadie
Laldacker, of Riverside, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Geiger.
Mrs. Dietrich, of Schuyler, visited
Mrs. I. Yerg yesterday.
Mrs. Butler left on Saturday last for
Ashley to visit her daughter, Mrs. Cole,
whose two children are quite ill.
A number of our citizens visited Tur
botville Saturday and Sunday to view
the ruins of the big fire.
The festival held Saturday evening at
Strawberry Ridge was big success and
was well patronized by Washingtonville
people.
The Rev. 7. M. Phillips will preach in
Mahoning township Thursday evening.
Fred Seidel drove to Turbotyille Mon.
day evening.
The festival to be held Saturday even
ing for the base ball team promises to
be very pleasant event.
Fred Butler was overcome by the heat
on Friday, but is now slowly recovering
B. Dietlenbacher was taken suddenly
Ill Sunday afternoon, but is now improv-
ing.
Ralph Seidelis out again after a weeks
illness.
James, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
}. Switzer, is suffering from cholera in.
fantum.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Will Not Go to Allegheny City.

For sometime past persistent rumors
have been in circulation in this city tc
the effect that the Rev. DIR. b. F. Dim.
mick, the popular pastor of Saint Paul's
NJ. f. church, had received call from
the congregation of Calvary M. f.
church, of Allegheny City.
The Pennsylvania Methodist of July
26, also announced that DIR. Dimmick
had received call from that church,
but in its issue of Aug. 3, corrects the
statement as follows:
"On what was considered good au.
thority it was stated in the Methodist
of July 26 that DR.. 8. f. Dimmick, of
Danville, had been invited to the pas
torate of Calvary NJ. +. church, Allie
gheny City. This is incorrect. DIR. J.
NJ. Thoburn, of Central church, Detroit,
according to the Michigan Christian
Advocate, has been rendered and ac-
cepted the call to Calvary"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
1URBOTVILLE A
PREY TO FLAMES
Forty-seven Buildings Destroyed in That
Place Saturday.

AS result of fire which swept the
town of Turbotvile, northumberland
county, about Is miles from this city,
Saturday afternoon, forty-seven build
ings are in ruins and about $50 people
are homeless. Many were obliged to
camp over night in the woods near the
town.
Every cistern and well in the town was
pumped dry in the efforts to gain con
troll of the fire and for long time the
indications were that the entire town
would be destroyed. OF the forty-seven
burned buildings twenty-one are dwell
ings, three are stores, and the remand
er barns and stables.
The fire started at so O'Clock IN a
large barn occupied jointly by John
Moser and Peter Menges. A quantity
of new hay was stored in the loft of the
building, and it is believed the fire ig-
nited by spontaneous combustion. The
buildings in that locality were all of
frame, and burned like paper. In few
minutes after the fire was first discover
ed the flames had spread to adjoining
buildings, and were soon under great
headway favored by a strong wind which
was blowing.
Messages were sent to Milton and
Watsontown for assistance, but before
the apparatus of those places started for
the scene the order was c"untermanded,
it having been discovered that there was
not sufficient water in the town to per-
NIT the working OF the fire-fghting mac
hines. For nearly five hours the flames
ragged, destroying everything in their
path. The heaviest losers are Peter
Menges, K. Hayman and Lewis Roben-
olt, who conducted the three stores
which were destroyed. A partial list of
losers follows:
Peter Menges, store and dwelling;J ohm
Moser, dwelling and barn; r. Hayman,
furniture store, dwelling and barn; Geo.
Williams, dwelling and barn; Lewis Rob
enolt, general store and barn; H. c. Bit
ner, blacksmith shop and dwelling; Z.
c. Troxell's dwelling and barn; w. ].
Steiner, dwelling and barn; William
Barnes, dwelling; A. t. Phleger dwelling
and barn; Joseph Waltschmitz, dwelling;
Runyon sisters, dwelling; Luther Smith,
dwelling; Daniel Reeder, dwelling; Alb
ram Heftlefnger, dwelling. Two horses
were burned to death.
Quite number of people from this
city visited the scene of the big contiag
ration Sunday and described the sight
as being most desolate one.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
WILL BUILD A NEW
COUNTY BRIDGE
One Will be Erected Shortly in Mayberry
Township

Mayberry township will shortly have
a new county bridge. For long time
the residents of that township, as well
as the citizens of Rush township, North
umberland county, have sorely felt the
need of bridge across Little Roaring
Creek, which stream divides the two
counties.
Friday County Commissioners A.
II. Cooner, w. III. Rohrbach and &. w.
Raudenbush, of Northumberland coun-
ty, and Commissioners Miles, Sandel
and Perry, of this county, visited the
proposed site for the new bridge, for the
purpose of securing dimensions, etc. 1t
was practically decided to construct a
steel and iron bridge, so feet in length,
which will cost between 5000 and 500.
The northumberland County Com
missioners also inspected the recent re-
pairs made on the river bridge, this
city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Program for the Labor Day Picnic.

The big picnic to be held by the Con-
tinetal Hose Company,at DeWitt's park
on Sept 8, will be the only observance
of Labor Day in this locality. The event
promises to be big and successful one,
and the members of the organization
are doing everything in their power to
make it such.
The program for the day vii! open
with a base ball game between the CTS"
and the Continental team. The re-
mainder of the program is as follows:
Shooting contest, for amateurs only;
shooting contest, open for all; one-hun-
dred yards dash, one-half mile run, bag
race, potato race, barrel race, watermelon
race The bicycle races will consist of a
half-mile boys race, one mile free for all,
and a two-mile handicap, free for all.
Prizes will be given to the winners of
all the events. Dancing will be held
during the afternoon and evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
PUBLIC SCHOOL
TUITION RAISED
Foreign Pupils Will Have to Pay More
Next Year.

| A regular meeting of the Borough
School Boardwas held Monday night with
the following members present. Presi-
| dent Fisher, Black Green, Berger, Werk-
heiser, Keefer, Lunger, Festermacher,
Barber, and Harpel.
The report of the treasurer showed a
balance on hand of SO, ,447.9l. DR.. Barb
| er reported that Mr. Henrie who was
given the contract for painting three
rooms in the Third ward building, re-
fused to sign the contract, as he did not
| to be done when he made his bid. +.
+. Bittenbender, representing the Al
abastine Company, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, appeared before the Board and
showed samples of Alabastine and ask
ed that the Board use it on the walls of
the rooms in the Third ward building in
stead of paint. 1t was voted to pur-
chase the material and have it put on
the walls of one of the rooms and on
the other two if the work can be ac
compiished before the opening of the
school term.
The transfer committee reported a
change in the prices Of tuition, which
was adopted. Heretofore foreign pupils
in schools below the Grammar schools
were charged 80 cents per month and
Grammar school pupils $l.00 per month
Under the new scale of prices foreign
pupils in the First, Second and Third
Primaries will be obliged to pay 75 cents
per month, Grammar school pupils
s1.25 per month and High school pupils
$25 per year, the same price as formerly
charge.
The designations Of Miss Mary Will
Jams, supply teacher, and Miss NJ. g.
Madden, substitute teacher. were ac-
cepted Both ladies have secured per-
manent positions.
The bills were held over until the next
regular meeting;
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
To Committed to Jail for Court.

Justice Hunter disposed of two cases
Monday night and in both instances the
offenders were committed to Jail for
court.
Charles Fedder was before the Justice,
charged with jumping board bill. The
prosecutor was Joseph Eek, who con-
ducts boarding house on East Front
street. He claimed that Fedder while
working in this city some months ago
boarded with him and when he left this
city neglected to settle board bill of
$S. Monday Fedder returned and was
arrested by Constable Young He plead
guilty to the charge and was sent to jail
in default of 500 bail.
Harvey Lamberson, charged by his
wife with assault and battery, was given
hearing and was held under 5000 bail
for court. Not being able to furnish the
amount he was sent to Jail.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Annual Reunion of the Clark Family,

The annual reunion of the Clark
family was held at DeWitts Park Satur-
day and was attended by about one
hundred and fifty of the Clark connec-
ton, who came from various parts of
Montour, Northumberland and Colum.
bia counties.
The day was enjoyably spent and the
following were selected as officers for the
year: President, w. p Clark, Quitman;
secretary, w. K. Clark, South Danville;
executive committee, William Bly,, John
2. Cooner, Watsontown; J. G. Baird, P,
NJ. Moore, Sunbury; J. D. c. Kase, ,Elys-
burg and Thomas Elmes, Howellville.
The next reunion of the family will be
held at DeWitt's park, the last Saturday
in August 1901.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Last Days of the Canal,

The Harrisburg Patriot says it has it
from a very good source that the next
Legislature will be asked to declare aban
doned another part of the famous Penn.
sylvania canal, between West Nanticoke
and Columbia Proof that this is SO,
may be had from the fact that few re-
pairs are being made this season on the
canal line and that few owners of boats
have taken the pains to make repairs to
their vessels or give them their annual
painting.
The Juniata branch declared vacant
by the last Legislature, has disappeared
entirely from the canal map. The en-
tire stretch from the coal mine to Col
umbia is said to be that portion which
the legislature will be asked to abandon
Scores of old boatmen say that this will
be the last boating season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Rural Delivery for two Townships

Some of the residents of Limestone
and Liberty townships, this county, are
soon to enjoy the benefits of free rural
mail delivery.
Special Inspector Eisenhower, of the
post office department recently made a
trip over the proposed route which Is to
take in these townships, and expressed
himself much pleased with it and said
he would make favorable report.
The route is as follows: From the Mil
ton post office, out Broadway to Weld
enhamer's, thence north through Para
disc into Limestone township, Montour
county, to the residence of Daniel Gaug-
er; thence south through Liberty town
ship, to Billmeyer's Dam; thence west
to Milton striking the Danville road at
Lawson's farm. The route is twenty
two miles long. If established the mail
will leave the Milton post office every
morning at eight O'Clock, excepting Sun
day. 1t is thought the service will be-
gin about September lst.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
A Surprise Party.

Miss Beulah Mills was rendered a sur
prise party by number of friends at
her home on East Front street Tuesday
evening, in honor of her 18th birthday.
Those present were: Misses Ella Sny-
der, Cornelia Prout, Anna Helm, Bertha
VanGilder, Anna Woodside, Gertrude
Philips, Jennie Knerr, Martha Stahlne-
cker, Minnie Ephlin, Mabel Askin, Mary
Smith; Messrs. Frank Montague, Walter
Jones, David Thomas, William Fenster-
macher, Mont Knerr, Arthur Sloop,
Harry Camp, Grey Noris, and Jacob
Werle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
An Assault Case Settled.

Another assault and battery case was
heard before Justice Hunter last even
ing.
The action was brought by Mrs. David
Nuss, of Riverside, who charged Lewis
Flanagan, aged II years, son OF Will
lam Flanagan, with having assaulted
her son Harry, aged l3 years.
The Nuss lad is employed in the Keim
brick yard. in the upper end of this city
and both he and his mother claim that
while he was engaged at his work Flan-
agan struck him in the face with his fist.
Flanagan, however, claimed that young
Nuss tried to strike him with brick
bat. settlement was finally reached
by Flanagan's father paying the costs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
His Left Arm Badly Gut,

Wesley Holabaugh, of Ala East Front
street, was the victim of a painful ac-
cident, which happend at the Howe &
Polk Structural Tubing works Saturday
afternoon. Mr.. Holabaugh was assist
ing in removing belt and in some man
ner his left arm came in contact with the
ragged edge of piece of piping, cutting
an ugly gash between the wrist and ell
bow several inches in length. The
wound bed profusely and DIR. Harpel
was obliged to take several stitches init.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Pleasant Lawn Party.

Miss Elizabeth Vastine gave a lawn
party at her home, West Market street,
yesterday afternoon, in honor of hel
twelfth birthday. The following were
present: Misses Grace and Mildred
Dimmick, Katharine and Helen Gear
hart, Elsie Moore, Eloise Gresham
Edith Blue, Sarah Beaver, Ruth Moore,
head, Anna Shultz, Edith jenkins, Elsie
Lloyd, Phoebe Curry, Florence Price
Florence Trumbower, Katharine and
Elizabeth Vastine, Sarah Hinckley and
Saul Mccoy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Arrested for Begging.

A stranger having all the requirements
that go to make up "hobo" of the
worst type, was arrested by Policeman
Voris last evening for soliciting money
from various citizens. The fellow en-
tered several business places and when
his requests were refused would loudly
abuse the refuser. He was doing this
in Gosh's drug store when he was ar
rested
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
A Little Girl Badly Burned.

A terrible and almost fatal burning ac-
cident occurred at the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth Seidel, 402 East Front street,
Saturday morning, the victim of which
was Martha, Mrs. Seidel's six-years-old
granddaughter.
The little girl was amusing herself,
lighting matches in an out building,
when her dress caught fire and she was
soon enveloped in flames. Mrs. Ellen
Snyder, a neighbor, who chanced to be
near, extinguished the flames with an
apron. The child was badly burned
about the breast, back and arms.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Married at Saint Pauls Parsonage,

At Saint PauPs NJ. +. parsonage on
Saturday evening occurred the marriage
of Miss Carrie Shelley, daughter of Mrs.
William Pickins, Nassau street, and
Jacob SechIer, the Rev. DR.. Dimmick Of
ficiating. A wedding dinner was given
at the home of the bride on Sunday and
the following friends were present Mrs.
Eva Greasy and daughter Emma, Miss
Ida Sechler and George Hawkins.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Bible Glass Report.

Following is the report of the panville
Bible Glass for the third quarter of the
second year:
Number of members enrolled, 3l9;
number of members moved away, ,2;num-
Der of members died, 2; number of mem
bers dropped for non-attendance, 20;
total attendance for the quarter, 2, l52;
members, /, ,672; visitors, 480; total at
tendance for q months, 10, AGA ;members,
l2,577; visitors, 2,SS7; amount of collec-
tions for the quarter, $l0,7l; collections
for q months, $Sl.3S; total number of
deaths, A. number joining church OF
army, II; ministerial visits, 81; added to
the class during the quarter, 81.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
No Offer Yet Made For Bessemer Plant

While nothing definite has been lear
ed the officials of the Danville Bessemer
Company are still of the opinion that
the company's plant in this city will be
purchased by Canadian capitalists.
To Philadelphia Press representa-
tive an official of the Danville Bessemer
Company said that the engineer who ex-
amined the company's plant, supposed
ly in the interests of Canadian parties,
went into matters in detail. Because of
this fact the official is of the opinion
that the Canadian people are consider
ing seriously the purchase of the plant
He said no offer has been made as yet
and that some little time will be requir-
ed to complete the negotiations that
these interests probably have in mind.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Pleasant Hack PARTY.

A pleasant hack party from this city
drove to the home of Mrs Edward Nut
chler, near Elysburg yesterday, where
they were pleasantly entertained. The
following composed the party: Mrs. |.
T. Patton and son James, Mesdames
Julia Mourer, Giles Laumberson, George
Spade, John Reppert, Howard Reppert
and daughter, Ethel, Emory Heimbach
and children, Solomon Smith, William
Smith, John Deibert, and John Jones.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
PENNSYLVANIA Methodists to Convene

The convention of the Methodists Of
Pennsylvania will be held in Grace
church. Harrisburg, Oct, % to %. This
will be but the second convention of
Methodists ever held in Pennsylvania,
the first and only one ever held, being
in 1870 in Philadelphia. Since that
time the Methodist Church has shown Il
remarkable growth in the State as well
as elsewhere. At the present time there
are in Pennsylvania the whole or parts
of fourteen Conferences, with 250 church
organizations, 1900 ministers, 10000
members representing constituency of
over $50, 900 and with church property
aggregating a good many million
dollars.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Drills Suspended,

Colonel Clement has issued the fol-
lowing order:
Headquarters 18th Regt. Inf'y.
Third Brigade, N. G. p,
Sunbury, Pa, August IA, 1900.
General Order, No. 81.
|. Drills will be suspended until Sep
tember 10, 1900, ON which date they will
be resumed without order and morning
reports sent in promptly noting gains
and losses since encampment.
III. Company commanders will make
requisition for fibre duck blouses as soon
as measurements can be procured.
III. During vacation every effort
should be made to qualify all non-quali-
fled men. BY order of
COLONEL CLEMENT.
Nj Fl TAGGART Adiutant
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Iames Murray Fractures an Arm.

James Murray, the well-known com
mercial traveller, met with an accident
at his home on East Front street Fri
day afternoon.
Mr.. Murray was entering the rear
door of his residence, when his foot
caught on one of the steps, causing him
to fall. He alighted on his right arm,
fracturing that member between the ell
bow and wrist.
DR.. Curry was summoned and reduc.
ed the fracture,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Picniced at Roaring Greek.

The following party of young people,
chaperoned by Miss Sarah Cunningham
picniced at the Hinckley cabin, Roaring
Creek, Monday: Misses Jennie Lewis,
Edith and Helen Kramer, Miss Hunter,
of Bloomsbury; Messrs. Hiram Smith,
Charles Shelhart, Clarence Derr, Joseph
Brader, William Bailey, Walter Kramer,
Osborne Brown, George and William
MaiprS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Presented With a Chair,

Edward Cuthbert was pleasantly sur
prised by number of friends, at his
home in Riverside, Saturday evening,
the event being his sixty-eighth birth
day. Mr.. Cuthbert was presented with
a handsome rocking chair and many
other presents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Particularly Sad Death of an Infant,

Particularly sad was the death of
George Payne, Jr., the two-years-old son
of George J. Payne, who was seriously
injured by being caught between two
freight cars in Philadelphia on last Fri
day.
The infant died Tuesday at the home
of his mother on Sidler Hill of cholera
infantum.
1t will be some weeks before Mr. Payne
will be discharged from the hospital.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Much Smoke Causes an Alarm.

Dense volumes of smoke issuing from
a basement window of the Thomas Beav-
er Free Library, about O'Clock Tues
day afternoon, caused an alarm of fire,
which brought nearly the whole fire de-
partment to the scene. Before any of
the companies went into service it was
found that the smoke came from a guam
tity of waste paper in the furnace, which
someone had lighted. The chimney be-
ing stopped up, the smoke filled the
basement and issued from the windows.