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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
BALL AND CHAIN
FOR MIGRANTS.
Council Directs the enforcement of the Bor-
ough ordinance.

Hereafter tramps must give Danville
a wide berth or 90 to work in chain
gang. So decided the borough Council
at the regular meeting Friday evening
Acting on the suggestion Il few days
ago made in this paper, Council
man Deutsch introduced resolution
directing that the police authorities of
the borough be directed to enforce the
existing ordinance, which directs that
vagrants shall be compelled to perform
labor for the borough, while fastened
with ball and chain.
The resolution was strongly endorsed
by every Councilman present, and was
unanimously passed.
The members present were President
Kemmer and Messrs. Jones, Vastine,
Fetterman, Deutsch, Sechler, Amesbury
and Goldsmith.
Mr.. Goldsmith, for the finance COM
mittee, called attention to the fact that
the payment of the bills now due will
leave the treasury of the borough over
drawn. Particularly will there be de-
fciency in the water fund, when the
payment on the new boiler must be
made in few days. From the borough
fund, 81, 200 interest on bonds will fall
due on January /. 1t was the unani-
nous opinion that the expenses Of the
borough must be kept down. The
Treasurer was empowered 10 borrow
from the bank until the regular funds
came in, sufficient money to meet any
bills now due, and the interest coming
due next month.
On motion of Mr.. Goldsmith, the res
olution was reconsidered which was
passed at the last meeting granting per-
mission to J. Z. Richard to construct a
switch to the Minnetonka mill. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Richards purchase
of the mill has fallen through.
Mr.. Fetterman suggested that where
ever property owners refuse to trim
shade trees as ordered, the street lights
should be turned out. No action was
taken.
J. G. Heddens was granted permissiC
to build an addition TO his hotel.
Action was deferred for the present
on the motion of Mr. Fetterman direct
ing that preference be given to the
Washington Hose company for doing
carting for the borough, providing the
company will do it at the same price it
is now being done,
The following claims were ordered
paid:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
THEY ATE AND
MADE SPEECHES.
Annual Banquet of the DR.. Yeoman's Bible
Glass.

A pleasing social event was the annual
banquet of the DR.. Yeoman's Bible class
of the Mahoning Presbyterian church
held Tuesday evening at the home of J.
B. Mccoy on West Market street
The tables, extending through two
rooms, were artistically decorated with
cut flowers and candelabra. The menu
was an inviting one, to which all guests
did full justice.
The only unpleasant feature of the
evening was the unavoidable absence of
Mrs. Boyd, of Harrisburg, who was to
have been the guest of honor, but who
was unable to attend. DIR. Yeomans,
for whom the class is named, was Mrs.
Boyd's father, and it was at her sugges-
ton and owing to her liberality that the
class was organized.
The Rev. DR.. w. |. Steans, the class
instructor, presided and acted as toast
master.
The toasts responded to were:
"Our School" the Hon. III. M. Hinck-
ley; "Our Glass;" G.. V. zimmerman,
ESQ.,; "Our New Members" D. p. Con-
nor; "What about Judas?" D. C. Will
Jams; Resisting the Devil" James
Shultz; "Was Adam a Welshman?"
Williams Evans; "a plain view of us
by an ex-member," DR.. Robbins.
Miss Margaret zimmerman sang sever
al selections and Charles Lyon enter
tanned with stories.
Those present We're:
DR.. |. g. Barber, c. A. Jameson, ID. G.
Williams, Lewis Williams, William V.
Oglesby, Esq, ]. Fl, Yorgy, Z. w. Wet
eel, G. V. zimmerman, Esq, Jonathan
Deem. jerome Flood, ]. A. Campbell, DIR.
J. o. Reed, w. W. Gulick, Fred Owens,
William Berninger, E. ]. Keim, Milton
zimmerman, Charles Hunt, George w.
West, w. IL. zimmerman, William Bow
yer, William Evans, George Stillwell,
William Lunger, James Shultz, d. P.
Connor, A. l.. Voris, Walter Gaskins, D.
&. Hunt, Samuel Morgan, Edward Lung
er, G. K. zimmerman, John Herick, P.
H. Cotner, Charles Lyon, D. Morgan,
Harry Rhodes, Howard Shultz Dr. Rob-
bins, j. Beeber Vastine and Hon. III. M.
Hinckley,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Death of Mrs. Mary Schram.

Mrs. Mary Schram, wife of Adam
Schram, No. 223 Vine street, died early
yesterday morning at the State Hospit-
al She bad been an inmate of that in
stitution for about six years. The funer-
al will be held from St. Hubert's church
on Friday morning at nine O'Clock.
Burial will be in st. Hubert's cemetery.
Mrs. Schram was born in Westphal, Ger
many, forty-tive years ago. She came
to this country eighteen years ago. She
is survived by her husband and four
children, three sons and a daughter,
Henry, Joseph, William and Rose.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
NEARING THE
CEN7URY'S END.
Will Danville Citizens Celebrate the
Event 7-here is suggestion.

Are Danville citizens going to let the
century end and the new one begin with
out any fitting celebration to commemo.
rate the event? But eighteen days re.
main of the Nineteenth century. AL.
ready extensive preparations are being
made In many cities and towns of the
state for celebrations to be held on New
Years eve, but nothing has been heard
OF any such movement in this CITY.
In several places these preparations
are being made under the auspices of
certain societies. Is there no organiza-
ton in Danville that is willing to take
the lnitiatory steps in this line?
Such celebration need not be an ex.
pensive one, and it seems as if the resid-
ents of the city should be willing to con-
tribute sufficient money to help show
the Importance of the night that ends
what, in many respects, has been the
most eventful 100 years in the worlds
history.
Mid-winter parades are not common;
butfor this occasion, it ought to be posi-
BILE to form one for the evening of Dec
ember 81. 1t could be composed of the
different organizations of the city. Music
and fire works would naturally be ac-
compartments for such feature. Fol.
lowing the parade public meeting or
meetings could be held in one or more
of the larger churches, with appropriate
music and addresses by good speakers.
The midnight hour could be marked
by general ringing of church bells and
shooting of fire works
This is but suggestion. Actual pre-
paration would show just the best plan
for the event.
A large celebration will be held i'm
Philadelphia; Scranton, Wilkesbarre,
Williamsport, Shamokin, Shenandoah,
Mahanoy City, Tamaqua, Pottsville and
other towns are planning for them. Why
not Danville?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
STAND BY THEIR
RESOLUTION.
Directors say Schools Must be open on New
Years.

At Monday night meeting of the School
Board it was reported that several of
the teachers are strongly opposed to
keeping the Danvile schools open on
New Years day.
Considerable discussion followed, but
the Board finally decided to let the re-
solution stand, and keep the schools
open on New Years.
President Fischer and Directors Keef-
er, Orth, Green, Berger, Barber, Werk-
heiser, Black and Fenstermacher were
present.
Truant Officer w. +. Young reported
that he has served notices on eleven
parents since the last report, with the
result that all Of the children complain
ed of have been kept in school.
Mr.. Lunger, for the finance committee
reported that since the last report of the
treasurer $l3.75 was received for tuition,
and orders amounting to $249.13 have
been paid, leaving 1859 q in the trea-
sury
Prof Ream's report for the night
school showed that l39 pupils were re-
gstered during the month of November
with an average attendance of thirty
five. The large attendance early in the
month brought this average up much
above what it is now.
The Directors decided that unless the
pupils are more regular in their attend
ance at this school, and unless their
parents take more interest in compelling
them to be regular, the school will be
closed after this month.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Exhibition Of Gymnasium Work.

The third entertainment in the free Y.
M. Z. A. course attracted fair sized
audience to the Associates n hall Tues
day evening.
The exhibition gymnasium work of
DIR. A. X. Aldinger's class of athletes
from the Bloomsbury State Normal
school furnished q highly interesting
entertainment.
The Bloomsbury party drove to DAN
vile early in the evening in hack.
In addition to DIR. Aldinger, the party
consisted of Assistant Physical Director
F. E. Hayes and Messrs. Kilmer, Tenn
pleton, Ryland, Funk, Dennis, Arm
strong and Kinney and the Misses Bog
enrief and Charles Brion, the violinist.
Miss Bogenrief acted as accompanist
The exhibition class work was preced.
ed by short address by DR.. Aldinger,
who explained the manner in which
gymnasium work is conducted and what
benefit is sought to be derived from it.
He explained how good physical de-
velopment also assists mental develop
ment.
Under DR.. Aldinger's instruction, and
in time to Miss Bogepriefs music, the
class was put through regular days
order of work in the gymnasium.
The development of different sets of
muscles was shown by simple muscular
movements and then with Indian-clubs,
dumb bells, the "horse," wand drill,
etc.
AS the work proceeded DR.. Aldinger
explained what particular set of muscles
was benefited by each movement. and
also explained how injury is caused by
improper methods of exercising.
Variety was added to the regular class
work by scientific fencing bout be-
tween Messrs. Hayes and Dennis and an
exhibition in advanced club swinging
by Messrs. Funk and Armstrong.
Following the exhibition reception
for the Bloomsbury party was held in
the Association parlors and an informal,
luncheon was served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Third Ward.
CreScentS.
At Mahoning Presbyterian Church.

At the communion service at the Ma
honing Presbyterian church Sunday
morning, eight personsjoined the church,
one by letter and seven on confession.
A hymn service was rendered at that
church Sunday even'g. In addition to the
congregational singing of hymns, Charles
Lyon sang solo, the male quartet sang
a selection and the choir sang two an
thems.
A special collection for Home Mis-
sioms will be taken next Sunday morn
ing. At the regular evening service
Hon. H. NJ. Hinckley will deliver an
address on "Heroism Shown by Mis-
sionaries in the Recent Chinese Trou-
blpS -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Gut Cash in Forehead.

While working at the home of Robert
Morris, East Market street, .on Saturday
morning, William Paugh fell, striking
his head against an old iron, and cut a
cash about an inch long on his forehead
Mr. Paugh is plumber in the employ
of Joseph Lechner. He was pulling out
an old pipe, while making some repairs.
The pipe gave suddenly, causing Mr..
Paugh to lose his balance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Mr.. Laumaster's Resignation.

1t became known Thursday afternoon
that the resignation of Y. Nj. G. A. Sec
rotary w. d. Laumaster was accepted at
the meeting of the board of directors
held on Wednesday evening. The re-
signation will 60 into effect some time
after the first of the year. Mr.. Laumas-
ter expects to engage in evangelistic
work, but has made no definite plans.
Much of the success of the Association
for the past Fl we years has been due to
Mr.. Laumaster's excellent work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
"Deestrick Skule" Entertainment,

The members of the Y. Nj. G.. A. are
planning for an old fashioned 'Deestrick
Skule" entertainment to be given in the
opera house for the benefit of the As
sociation some time after the holidays.
The exact date has not yet been decid.
ed upon. The committee of arrange
ments consists of S. A. McCoy,J. b. Nc
Coy, Jesse Fl. Shannon and w. J.
Rogers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Women's Relief Corps Election.

At the regular meeting of Goodrich Wo-
mems Relief Corps, held Tuesday even
ing, the following officers were elected;
Mrs. Kate Meyer, president; Mrs. Mary
A. Sechler, senior vice president; Mrs.
Louisa Angle, treasurer; Mrs. Elizabeth
Cuthbert, conductor; Mrs. Ann Cook,
assistant conductor; Mrs. Malinda Lam
dau, guard; Mrs. NJ. A. Hummer, as
sistant guard; Mrs X. r. Sechler, secre-
tary; Mrs. Mary A. Sechler, delegate at
Large to Gettysburg
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Argning Conspiracy Gases,

James Scarlet, Esq, returned from
Philadelphia last evening. He was as
sociated with several other prominent
attorneys for two days arguing for the
defendants in the celebrated Shamokin
conspiracy cases, which were being heard
in the Superior court.
Associated with him were John G..
Johnson, Esq, and w. w. Kerr, ESQ.,,
of "Star Route" fame, both of Philadel
phia, udge Thayer, of Canton, Ohio,
and several other attorneys.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Ready for the Winter.

Most of the canal boats, tied up in
DanVille for the winter, were shifted
around Tuesday. Those that are still
in commission, were moved into the
middle of the canal ready to settle into
the mud at the bottom when the water
is drained from the big ditch.
Several of the boatmen are preparing
to winter on the boats They believe
that the canal will be operated again
next season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Registry Books Are Out.

The registry books for the spring elec-
ton were yesterday hung out in front of
the polling places in all of the wards of
the borough and townships of the
county. These books will be left for ex-
animation by the public until December
is and 10, on which days the Registers
of the different districts will sit to record
the names of any voters that are omit.
ted from the lists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Death of Mrs. Henry Kennedy.

Mrs. Henry Kennedy died at her home
in Frosty Valley at three o'clock yester
day morning. She had been i'll but a
few days with pneumonia. She was
thirty seven years old. The funeral
will be held from the house at one
o'clock on Friday afternoon and burial
will be in Straubs church cemetery.
Mrs Kennedy is survived by her husband
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Morgan Will
Jams, of Frosty Valley, and sister,
Mrs. John Herman, of West Mahoning
street, this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Mrs. Cora Hess Jones,

Mrs Cora Hess Jones, wife of David
B. Jones, of this city, died yesterday
morning at Bloomsbury at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Hess.
She was thirty years old.
About four months ago she went
to Bloomsbury for medical treat
ment. The funeral will be held from the
house at Bloomsbury on Friday morning
at eleven o'clock. The body will be
brought to this city for interment in the
Episcopal cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
For Christmas Entertainment.

Principal Elmer Coke. of Riverside, is
arranging for a Christmas entertain
menr, TO be held in the school building
on Friday evening, December q. The
program will consist of recitations, songs
and readings by pupils of the Riverside
school. The school song and several of
the mpositions will be written by Prof
Coke.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Pony Fell From The Stare,

While participating in the military
drill in the performance at Milton ON
Tuesday night, one of the ponies in Sipe's
show fell from the stage into the orch
estra. The musicians were surprised
and lost several notes, but they were
unhurt. The pony's leg was broken.
The leg was set and the pony was taken
along with the show.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Her Seventy-Third Birthday,

In honor of Mrs. Sara Morgan's sew
enty third birthday, few of her rela-
tives were entertained at her home on
East Market street on Saturday evening.
Her son, Elliott r. Morgan and Miss
Lulu Morgan, of Kingston, spent Satu--
day and Sunday with her. The others
were Mr.. and Mrs. John Keim, Of River
side; Mr.. and Mrs. s. w. Morgan and
family and Miss Sadie Morgan of this
city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
0niet Dav Services.

Quiet Day services will be held at
Christ church tomorrow. An introduc-
tory service will be held this evening at
7:3O O'Clock. An address will be deliver
ed by the Rev. H. 2. Dyer, of Phiadel-
mia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Welcome Meeting Tonight.

Ensign and Mrs. Young will arrive in
Danville from Rochester, n. Y, at 2.2l
O'Clock this afternoon, and a welcome
meeting will be held for them in the Sal
vation Army hall this evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Crescents Beat Third Ward.

The Crescent foot ball eleven won
closely contested game from the Third
ward team, played at "the meadows"
on Saturday afternoon. The score was
1ive TO nothing. James touchdown being
the only points scored. The lineup
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13

The w ednesday evening service at St.
Paul's church was in preparation for
the coming revival meetings. A large
congregation was present.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13
Pirst Skating of the Season.

The first skating of the season yester-
day attracted large number of boys
and girls and even adults TO the
pond near the Danville rolling mills.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-13

The poultry buyer or 'huckster" Is
abroad in the land just now in anticipa.
ton OF Christmas.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-05-26

e,rried La France roses. Miss Hollow
bush wore on effective gown Of silk and
lace. The corsage was Flemish lace
made decollete, with skirt of blue silk.
She carried American Beauties. Mrs.
Dawes gown was Of beautiful Renais.
sance lace over white silk. At one cor
ner of the dancing ball, with a back
ground of two great splendid American
flags, was the punch bowl. Above it
hung large Japanese umbrella from the
centre OF which dropped gracefully at
different lengths. handsome punches of
red carnations. Mr.. Ogden was the
presiding host Of the bowl. He was as
sisted by Mr.. Honeywell, Mr.. Joyce and
Doctor Ladd. The drawing room and
the small reception rooms were q garden
VI bloom with here and there artistic,
unexpected corners. Yellow iris and
meteor roses were the prevailing flowers
of the drawing room. There we're Ian.
terms, handsome rugs and cushions
about. In one Of the reception rooms
there was q favorite corner with fishnet
In another . Turkish corner.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-05-26

And as result of all these bewitching
attractions the several hundred guests
were exceedingly happy that they were
part Of the evenings festivity. The
dining room was glow of color having
for it's color theme American Beauty
shades. The table centre was Batten-
berg lace with exquisite embroidered
roses. Pink tapers burned and vases of
American Beauties gave splendor and
beauty to the table. The chandelier
was wound in smilax and pink shades
covered the globes of the chandelier.
Miss Putnam. gowned in American
beauty silk and Miss Burnham in chit
fon Of the same shade with beautiful
point lace parures, served pink ice and
added fresh loneliness to the occasion
by their presence. They were assisted
by the Misses WEIGH, Garten, Lewis
Nance and Oakley all in charming
frocks. The walls of the dining room
were covered with Interesting posters.
Mrs. Dorgan and Miss Hollowbush were
assisted by Mrs. Ladd gowned in pink
foularde, Mrs. Ogden in blue fouIarde,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-05-26

sumptuous luncheon for which Mr.. and
Mrs. Ode Rector and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hove we're responsible. Those present
were: Messrs. and Mesdames George
Woods, Frank Woods. Mark Woods,
Rector, Howe, GRANGER, Curtice, Mer-
ril, Mullen, and Herbert Marslsnd.
Misses Mcclure, Hollowbush, Oakley.
Marshall, Putnam, Nance, and Burr.
Meesrs. Stuart, Payne, Esmes. Joyce.
Butler, Baldwin, and Meadows. Mrs.
Bemsn Dawes presented the club with
a coffee pot for use during its summer
excursions.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Dorgan gave q
chatting dish party on Monday. in honor
of MIR. and Mrs. Herbert Msrsland. A
guessing game in which Miss Marshall
and Mr., Marsland were the successful
winners. occupied the earlier hours OF
the evening. Later chefs d'oeuvres OF
thu chatting dish was served. Those
present were: Messrs. and Mesdames
Marsland, George Woods, Fred Howe,
Mrs. ID. d. Muir, Miss Hollowbusb. Miss
Marshall, Mr.. Honeywell, Mr.. Stuart
and Mr.. Eamee.
Mrs. o. W. Webster gave q kensing.
ton on Friday, in honor OF her sister.
Mrs. Smith Of Mansfield, Ohio, who has
been spending the winter in California.
Mrs. Smith has been in Lincoln before,
and as consequence has made many
friends. At Eve o'clock a luncheon OF
delicate flavor and pretty appointments
was served. The invited guests were:
Mesdsmes Guthrie. Field. Harley, Bah
cock, o. M. Thompson. Griffith, WI.
Turner, John Reed. Callen Thompson.
Wipger, Ackermsnn. Depew, Hindmar,
Rudge and Miss Frank.
First Church of Christ (Scientist).
Fourteenth and X streets. Arthur G.
Ziemer. G. 8. First Reader. Sunday
morning services at 1890; subject. God,
the Only Cause and Creator" The SER
mon consists OF the reading Of
selections from the Bible and the
Christian Science text book, Science
and Health. With Key to the Scrip
lures" Wednesday evening meeting at
eight. The public is cordially invited.
The Junior Glass Of the High School
gave a reception and dance to the Sen.
ior Class last evening in Walsh Hall.
The hall was gay with the colors OF the
j unior and Senior classes. After the
reception the dance was thoroughly en-
joyed. Ices were served.
Mrs. Seacherist Of Denver, is the guest
OF Mre. A. E. Hsrgreavee.
Mrs. T. M. Hodgman entertained in.
formally on Saturday morning. May the
for her neice, Miss Laura
Woodford.
Miss Anderson is the guest OF her
sister, Mrs. John P. Williams.
On Saturday evening Clarence and
Tommy Leland entertained q few Of
their young friends.
On Saturday evening. Miss Dora
Barneli, daughter Of Mrs. Esther Bar.
nell, wac married to Mr.. William E.
at the home of the brides
mother, $50 South Twenty-first street.
The brides gown was Of white null,
fiuffiily made. She carried brides roses.
The house was fragrant with roses and
airily festooned with smilax. Reverend
W. F. Williams performed the core
mony, after which an elaborate wedding
supper was served. Those present were