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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES.

During the coming encampment
regimental summary court will be held
each morning by the lieutenant colonels
at which time offenders will be dealt
with according to the breach committed.
Fines imposed by these courts will be
deducted from the camp pay of the Of
fender
All Of the companies of the Thirteenth
regiment have procured blue shirts and
campaign hats.
A number of new medals and trophies
have been offered for the state rifle
matches, This years meet promises to
be most interesting.
An order was issued from National
Guard headquarters Saturday stating
that at the division encampment to be
held August to IL inclusive the annual
inspection would be made under direc-
ton of inspector general.
No enlistments except re-enlistments
will be made between July IL and Aug
gust IL. Transportation orders will only
be used to furnish transportation to Of
fcers and men of National Guard and
civilian cooks not enlisted and borne on
the rolls. Headquarters and company
baggage must be kept at the minimum.
A full supply of rations will be issued
in each command and expenditures
made from annual allowance for sub
sistence in addition to the regular issue
of rations will not be approved. Requi-
sitions for quartermaster of ordnance
stores will not be honored after July 20.
Each company of infantry, battery or
artillery and troop of cavalry will be
furnished in camp with field ranges and
cooking outfit to be shipped from state
arsenals.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
DR.. Macdonald to Wed DR.. Everitt.

The engagement of Dr. Ella B. Everitt,
former resident of Danvile and
daughter of Mrs. Eliza G., Everitt, of
200 East Center street, to DR.. Arthnf
Macdonald, of Washington, has been
announced. The Philadelphi Press in
announcing the engagement says:-The
engagement is announced of DIR. Arthur
Macdonald, specialist in the United
States Bureau of Education, Washing
ton, L. c., to DR.. Ella B. Everitt, chief
resident physician and surgeon at the
Woman's Hospital. Philadelphia. DR..
Macdonald after graduating from the
University of Rochester, completed the
course in Union Theological seminary
New York City, was then post grad uate
in philosophy at Harvard, land appointed
fellow in psychology at John Hopkins,
and subsequently studied medicine and
allied sciences in European universities;
was given ''Docentship" ga diploma
beyor | the Doctorate') in ethics and
criminology at Clark University, Wor-
cester, Mass, and is now in the United
States Bureau Of Education as specialist
in education as relates to sociology and
abnormaity. He is author of several
works as abnormal Man, "Le Grim.
incl Type" and study of Children"
DR.. Everitt, after finishing her college
course, graduated from the Woman's
Medical College, she was appointed ply
sician in charge of the North Western
Hospital, at Minneapolis. She subse-
quently became assistant physician and
gynecologist at the State Insane Asylum
of Minnesota. She now is chief resident
physician of the Woman's Hospital, of
Philadelphia.
DR.. Macdonald does not believe that
every professional woman who marries
should necessarily give up her profes-
sion, but rather should be encouraged to
advance in it still further. The engage
ment Of himself and DIR. Everitt he re
CARDS as unusual, as it is seldom that
two persons of extensive professional
training are attached to each other
matrimonially.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
TRANSFER OF THE
TELEPHONE LINE
Montour & Columbia Company Assumed
Control Tuesday.

The Montour q Columbia Telephone
Company Tuesday afternoon assumed
full control of the telephone lines, which
cover Montour and Columbia counties.
The transfer was made by. the Eastern
Electrical Construction Company which
had the contract for building the line,
and which has nearly completed its
work. The meeting was held at the
Montour House and the Construction
Company was represented by f. y.
Yarnell, secretary and treasurer; w. ID.
Barnard, manager and Henry Lewis,
chief engineer. The following members
of the Montour & Columbia company
were present: President, c. p. Han
cock; secretary, j. p Helfenstein, of
Shamokin; treas urer, f. G.. Angle, Esq. ;
directors, Nevin Funk and William s.
Meyer, of Bloomsbury, and G.. NJ.
Clement, of Sunbury. A manager will
now have to be appointed and two line
men employed.
1t has now been definitely decided to
construct the line from this city to
Washingtonville and work will be be-
gun as soon as the right of way is secur-
ed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
freight Movement.

Although the various railroad com
panies are now i'll the midst of what Is
known as the dull season, traffic over
the Pennsylvania Railroad is still con-
siderably ahead of June, 1899. The to-
tai movement of June was about 140. 600
which while far less than during the
winter and early spring is over four
per cent heavier than June 1899, at
which time the Pennsy thought it was
doing heavy summer business.
During the month there have been
periods of decided slumps, when even
the movement was not heavy enough
to keep the regular trainmen busy, and
at other times there were spells when
there was such rush that the extra
men had to be called upon. On the
whole, the movement is very satisfac-
tory to the officials and trainmen. The
latter are entirely satisfied to take things
easy during the hot weather, as they
know that rush will come in the fall
that will keep them going day and
night.
More than ono third of the shipments
are coal and coke, while the finished
products of the iron and steel mills are
a close second. Many cars of steel rails
bridge and structural iron are now go
ing over the road.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
PUBLIC DRINKING
FOUNTAIN ARRIVES
And is Now at the Marble Yard of T. L.
Evans Sons.

The new public drinking fountain,
which is to be erected by the Women s
Christian Temperance Union near the
Weigh Scales, has at last arrived, and it
is probable that it will be placed in posi-
ton before the end of the week.
The ladies expected that the fountain
would be here within few days after
the order was placed, but they were in
formed by j. w. Fiske, of New York
fro whom it was purchased, that it
would be necessary to manufacture the
style of fountain they desired. The con-
tract for furnishing the stone founda-
ton has been let@o I. l.. Evans Sons,
and the fountain is now at their marble
yard. Joseph Lechner will do the
plumbing.
The exact location Of the new drink
ing place will be at the junction of Mill,
Bloom and Northumberland streets. 1t
will be necessary to lay waste pipes to
the corner of Mill and Lower Mulberry
streets to connect with the sewer.
1t was the hope of the ladies to have
the fountain in use by the Fourth of
July, but as the ice attachment has as
yet failed to arrive, it is likely that it
will be the latter part of the week be-
fore it can be used.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Terribly Cut and Bruised.

AS a result of being thrown from a
carriage near Mausdale Saturday even
ing, about $50 o'clock, Alphonso Kim,
of Lower Mulberry street, this city, was
cut and bruised about the head and face
almost beyond recognition.
Kim had driven Robert Vincent to
his home, near Mooresburg, and on his
return stopped near Mausdale to call on
some friends. He was in the act of
turning his horse around, when the ami
NAL gave sudden jump, tipping the
carriage to such an extent that Kim
pitched out ON the ground, landing on
his head and face. Mausdale parties
brought him to this city and DIR. S. Y.
Thompson was summoned.
An examination showed that the un-
fortunate man had been terribly cut and
bruised about the head and fourteen
stitches were necessary. His nose and
cheeks were also badly cut and bruised.
The wounds bled profusely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
A Quiet Fourth in this CITY.

The l24th anniversary of the inde-
pendence of the United States of Am
erica passed off with unusual quietnsss
in Danville yesterday, as a majority of
our citizens left the city to celebrate the
event. At DeWitt's park, in spite OF
the shower, it is estimated that there
was crowd of 1.50O yesterday after
noon and large crowd last night. Be.
tween 800 and l 200 spent the day in
Sunbury and Danville was well repre-
sented in Washingtonville, shamokin
and Catawissa.
The program at the park was well car
ried out. In the shoot for the trophy,
offered by DIR. Dewitt, W. E. Lunger
was the winner. Out of 25 birds the TO-
lowing score resulted Lunger, IA; ID.
Evans, IL; Schram, IL; Scarlet, s; ].
Evans,7.
In the bicycle race there were two con-
testants, Theodore Fisher and Jacob
Snyder. The former won in the excell-
ent time of 2.33. The base ball game be-
tween Riverside and the "77's" resulted
in a score of 16 to in favor of the form.
er at the end of the fifth inning. Mem"
bers of the local team claim that River
side refused to play the game out and
that they are entitled to it by a score
of 9 to 0. Dancing was held both after
noon and evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
PRESENTED WITH A
BEAUTIFUL SABRE
Major G. P. Gearhart Honored by Com
pany F.

Major G. p. Gearhart, of the First
Battalion of the Twelfth Regiment, n.
g. p, was Thursday presented with a
handsome sabre as a token of the COM
pany's esteem.
After the regular drill the presenta-
ton took place. The speech was made
by Capt. J. B. Gearhart, who detailed
the progress made by Major Gearhart in
the regiment. He told of his joining
company +, twenty years ago, soon af-
ter the company was organized. In a
few months he was made a corporal. a
sergeant's warrant soon followed and in
1886 he was made First Sergeant. Af-
ter four years he was elected First Lieut.
enant and in 1895 was unanimously
elected Captain. When the Spanish
war broke out he volunteered and COM
manded Company f, one of the best in
the regiment. When Major Barber was
promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, he was
elected Major of the First Battalion of
the Twelfth regiment.
In conclusion Captain Gearhart said:
''This company wishing to show their
appreciation of the long and faithful
services of Major Gearhart and to furth-
er stimulate him in his brilliant military
career have unanimously voted to ask
him TO accept this gift as token of the
high esteem in which this company hold
him. Major Gearhart | now have the
pleasure of presenting on behalf of the
members of Company f, this sabre,
which | hope you may some day carry
not as a Major but as Major General. y
Major Gearhart responded with a few
well.chosen remarks, in which he heartily
thanked the members of the company
and told of the interest which he took
in the organization. Congressman Polk
also spoke, complimenting the company
on its fine showing at the recent inspec
ton.
The sabre is a beautiful one mount
ed with gold. On the blade is en-
graved the name of the recipient. On
the nickel scabbard is the following
inscription presented to Major &. p.
Gearhart of the Twelfth regiment, n. &.
p, by members of his former command,
Company +, Twelfth Regiment"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Compensation Very Meagre.

Although the Salvation Army COM
menced its work in this city in Novem-
Der last and since that time has been
actively engaged here, but few people
are aware of the nfeagre mpensation
which is received by its officers. The
impression seems to be that the officers
receive a stated salary for their work,
but such is not the case. The local
branch of the organization is selfsup-
porting which means that its officers
must earn their support here. From
November to June the average weekly
income, upon which Ensign Heift was
obliged to support his family, consisting
of wife and three children, was $3.50
After eight months of hard work Ensign
and Mrs Heift are desirious of taking a
needed vacation and the proceeds of the
children s entertainment, to be given in
the opera house, ON Monday, July 9,
will go toward paying the expenses ola
furlough, which will be spent at an Ar
my Home of Rest.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Local Soldier Goes to China.

Samuel Waite, a Danville boy, is
among the United States soldiers which
have been sent to the scene of the trou-
bic in China, by this Government. Mr..
Waite, who is son of r. s. Waite, was
formerly a member of Company f, Twel-
fth regiment and served with that com
pany during the Spanish War.
After the Twelfth was mustered out
Waite enlisted in the Ninth L. s. in
fantry, and shortly after his enlisting
that regiment was sent to the Philip
pines, where it was stationed on the is
land of Luzon. Last week his regiment
with others was ordered to China to pro-
tect the American interests as well as
the lives of American missionaries, who
are laboring in the vicinity of the pres
ent hostilities. He sailed for that
country on Monday, June %.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Knitting Mills Prize Winners.

As the result of the first three weeks
pay at the Danville Knitting mills Satur-
day the following employees received
the prizes offered by the manager to
those making the best wages:
Excelsior Knitting machines, Lizzie
Henkie, $2l.
Brinton machines, Saviila Barnhart,
$l909.
Scott & Williams machines, Maud
Goss. Sl7.45.
Loopers, Csceila Treas, $l7.Sl.
Winders, Katie Mullen, $ll.01.
Toppers, first prize, Lizzie Horton,
$3.50; second prize, Louise Haney,
$l10l; third prize, Wesley Robinson,
sl097; fourth prize, Mary Henkie, $40. 90;
fifth prize, Matthew Law, Sl0.44.
Owing to the changing of the machin-
cry all of the winders were obliged to
lose three days.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Improving the Y. M. @. A. Building

For sometime past the Ladies' Auxil-
iary and the management of the Y NJ.
G. A, have been putting forth every
effort toward the improving of the Asso.
citation building, and the work was be-
gun Friday.
The Improvements in and about the
building will include new linoleum in
the game room, reading room, office and
hall. The hall lnoleum will he Of an
attractive tiling pattern.
Changes will be made in the bath
rooms, while paint and calcimine will
greatly add to the interior appearance
of the building. The old furniture is
being renovated and number of new
chairs, etc, will be purchased.
The whole building has beer thor.
ougAly cleaned during the past few days
and soon the Y. NJ. G. A. will again be
made attractive and second best place
to the home for the boys.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
WILL Be ABLE TO
USE $4,000 PHONES
A Gigantic Telephone Combination to Be
Effected

Subscribers to the Montour & Colum-
bia Telephone Company will soon have
an opportunity of talking to Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pittsburg. Steps
have been taken to bring about this end
by the Independent Telephone Com
panies which now have more phones in
operation in Central Pennsylvania than
the Bell corporation has in the entire
state.
In letter received by stock holder
of the Shamokin Valley company from
the secretary of the Washington Com
pany, which wants to connect their line
with the Harrisburg Company and
thence to Shamokin line, the follow
ing information is cleaned.
The company has plant erected al
Pittsburg, which cost $1,500,000 and
which has just been put in operation. In
Baltimore they have 300 phones. In
Pittsburg 5000. Four thousand more
phones are to be placed in Baltimore
within week. In Washington the COM
pany has 5000 bonafde five year con-
tracts for telephones.
There are 1000 telephor.rs connected
in the Cumberland Nali,,. vt GyIk
and Lebanon they have loU9, Scranton
and WiIkesbarre have $685. Allento" n
has 1000 and Norristowa 100 t"}c-
phones. These, togethe. with the
Washington Company, witch has J3,-
600, will give subscribers the privilege
of having the use of over 10000 tele-
phone.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
TEDDY" RICKETTS,
FRIGHTFUL DEATH
Instantly Killed by Reading Passenger
Train in Shamokin.

At the Philadelphia & Reading Mark
ct street crossing, Shamokin, Thursday
afternoon, ut 2.38 o'clock. Edward Rick
etts, of No. 1G First street, this city, was
struck and instantly killed by passeng-
er train.
Mr. Ricketts, left this city on the II. 3S
train on the Pennsylvania railroad
Thursday afternoon for Shamokin, where
he expected to attend the funeral of
Robert Taylor, one of the victims of ths
mine accident, which occnred Saturday;
also to visit one of his daughters. He
had been in that city but short time
when he was instantly killed, while in
the act of crossing the tracks, by the
passenger train which leaves Sunbury at
1.5S o'clock. His body was horribly
mangled.
1t was quickly identified and word was
sent to this city. Mr.. Ricketts, was quite
deaf and it is presumed that he did not
hear the approaching train. The re-
mains were taken in charge by Under
taker Farrow.
The deceased was 50 years old, and
for 40 years had resided in this city. He
was a familiar figure on the streets and
was commonly known as Teddy" By
occupation he was scissors grinder. He
is survived by wife, two daughters,
Mrs Peter Fox of Shamokin, Mrs. Albert
PLugh, of this citv;and five sons, George,
William, Jesse Edward and Joseph, all
of this city.
The following jury was impanelled by
Coroner Dreher and an inquest was held
on Friday night:
d. r. Drumheller, George Medlar, John
Welsh, J. A. Weaver, j acob Herrold and
Joseph Wolf. A large number of wit
nesses were examined, four of whom
were eye witnesses of the terrible acci
dent.
1t was determined that the victim,
when struck, was crossing the tracks be-
tween fifteen and twenty feet from the
crossing In view of this fact the COM
pany was exonerated from all blame,
and the verdict was that Edward Rick
etts' death was due to his own negli-
gence while in the act of trespassing up
on the property of the Philadelphia &
Reading railway company.
The funeral of the deceased, which
was largely attended, was held from the
family residence, l6 First street, on Sat
urday afternoon, the Rev. DR.. Shindel
officiating. The pail bearers were: Will
lam Meyer Hiram Weaver, Andrew
Thomas, John Bookmillar. Henry Shut
and Jacob MINER. The intermert was
made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Usual Number of Accidents,

Fourth of July accidents were about
as numerous as ever yesterday, although
none were very serious. They Started
early in the day and shortly after mid
night w. d. Solomon was painfully
burned on the right leg by the discharge
of blank cartridge.
George Hunt, the S-years-old son of
D. G. Hunt was carrying box of per-
cussion caps in his pocket when they
suddenly exploded, burning about half
of his blouse away, also blistering the
left side of his face and his left arm.
Robert Nice, MORNING News carrier,
residing in South Danville, and son of
Mrs. Louisa Nice, was burned about the
eyes. Emanuel Driscoll, another lad,
allowed cannon cracker to explode in
his left hand, painfully injuring the
thumb of that hand.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
An Exciting Runaway.

Supt. George NJ. West of the Standard
Electric Light company, and Chief-of-
Police Mincemoyer were making round
of the various junk shops Tuesday in
search of stolen iron and brass, and in
doing so came very near having to walk
home.
A short distance above the borough
they tied the horse, they were driving.
to tree, while they took a look at a
pile of scrap. The animal became fri ght-
ened and breaking the tie strap started
up the road at furious pace. Two of
the wagon wheels ran into ditch, along
the roadside,and the vehicle tipped over
pulling the horse over on it's side.
One of the wheels was broken, but by
patching it up the two gentlemen were
able to ride back to this city The horse
was badly cut about the legs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
HIS DEATH CAME
WITHOUT WARNING
Rush K. Gearhart Passed Away Suddenly
in Rush Township

Very sudden was the death of Rush
K. Gearhart, of Philadelphia, formerly
of this city, which occurred at the home
of his uncle, Cad Gsarhart, in Rush
township, early yesterday morning.
The deceased had arisen about 6 o'clock
and taken walk about the premises
upon returning he sat down upon the
porch and in few seconds fell over
dead. The remains were brought to
the home of the dead mans aunt, Mrs.
Sarah Gearhart, 329 Mulberry street,
where they will be kept until the funer-
al arrangements have been made.
Mr.. Gearhart was about So years of
age and was a bachelor. He was
printer by trade and some years ago he,
resided in this city. On Saturday last
he arrived here for a two weeks visit
with relatives in this vicinity.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Teachers We're Chosen

An interesting meeting of the Mahon-
ing to wnship schoo! board was held on
Monday evening, at which time teachers
for the township schools were elected.
The following members of the board
were present: President Roberts, ,Foust,
Krumm, West, Williams and Crossley.
After a number of ballots were taken
the following teachers were selected:
East Danville schools-No. Gertrude
Mapstone; No. 2, Prudence Blizzard;
Toby Run, G. w. Fisher; Bald Top, J.
Lloyd Krumm; Gravel Bank, Alice
Guest; Sidler Hill, Miss Boudman.
1t was decided to ask for bids for the
putting in of furnace in the East Dam
vile school house.
Sept. 10 was fixed as the date for open
ing the schools.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
The Vacation Season.

AT this time of the year many people
are planning vacation. If it is at all
possible to get away from home few
days rest will be quite beneficial. Where
shall vacation be spent! This impor-
tant question is often difficult to solve.
Whether you select the seashore, the
mountains or the country, be careful to
visit a place where you will be free
from the conditions that have made you
tired. Many people go where they find
the largest crowds and do their best to
keep up to the fashions. They enjoy
that sort of thing or they would mt do
it, but how much - va they. receiv-
ed. The chances are that upon their
return home they are fatigued and
stand in greater need of rest than before
they left home. Well considered and
well managed vacations are worth more
than their cost in time and money and
therefore it is very essential that in
planning few days from home place
should be selected where your time may
be spent in manner most restful and
agreeable
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Death of Mrs. Walton.

Mrs. Mary Walton, widow of Joseph
Walton, one of the oldest residents of
this city died at the home of her laugh
ter, Mrs. James Cruikshank, All Pine
street, at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. Her death was due to pneum monia
and she had been i'll for about twdweeks
Mrs. Walton was SO years of Rge and
for go years had resided in this city. She
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James
Cruikshank, and one son, Harry, Of
Milton. The funeral Cprivate) will be
held on Friday at 2 o'clock. Interment
will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-05
Twelve Will Attend From This City,

The fifth annual Pennsylvania Bible
Conference will be held at Eaglesmere,
commencing on Saturday evening, July
I. About a dozen people from this city
are preparing to attend. Many prom
inent speakers will . be present and
Rev. Arthur T. Pierson, ID. d., will de-
liver series Of seven lectures
The accommodations within the Chau-
tauqua grounds, namely the hotel and
cottages, will be reserved for Associa-
ton members and those of their imme
diate families who accompany them;
ministers and members of their immedi-
ate families. The dining room of the
Chautauqua Inn has been doubled in
size and all delegates other than the
above will find splendid and convenient
entertainment in the several excellent
hotels about the lake.