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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
MAJOR EDITH
MARSHALL
Kdifying Address by a Salvationist of Note
Friday Evening.

The lecture of Major Edith Marshall in
Salvation Army Hall Friday eve was one
of the most important events connected
with the Salvation Army that has ever
taken place in this city. As a subject
Major Marshall dwelt upon her personal
recollections of bitter persecution in
France and Switzerland
She is person of most engaging per-
sonality. She has seen a great deal of
the world and what she has to say she
sets forth with a freedom and direct
ness which leaves no doubt as to her
earnestness and sincerity. Major Mar
shall is native of London. Her life is
consecrated to the Salvation Army.
When mere child she was converted
and quite early in life was enrolled as a
worker in the Army.
Twelve years ago she left England for
France, where she spent one year as a
cadet under Miss Catherine Booth, the
eldest daughter of General Booth, labor
ing the most of the time in Paris. The
masses there were characterized by great
brutality; there was nearly an utter alb
seuce of religion in any form and license
and immortality reigned The salvation
lists met with the most bitter opposition,
which was inspired not so much by re-
ligious prejudice as by the licentious
and lawless element, who saw that the
teachings of the army had a purifying
and elevating influence which ran cOun-
ter to their own desires. The little army
of twenty-five or thirty girl cadets Of
ten found themselves at the mercy OF q
mob of many hundreds, where the strug-
gle became one literally for their lives.
Such mob was encountered on one &C.
casion just opposite the Grand Opera
House. Stones and other missiles were
raining down on the helpless cadets.
There seemed no way of escape when
two of the girls knelt down in the street
and began to pray. There was some
thing in the helpless attitude of the ca
diets, if it was not the hand of God
directly interposed, that put the cow
ardly ruffians that led the mob to
shame and they slank away, after which
the crowd soon dispersed. Major Mar
shall thinks this was the greatest mani
festation of Gods power and protection
ever ma infested in her ayDprienca Az
ter year in France, Major Marshall was
commissioned and sent into Switzerland.
For eight years here the Army struggl-
ed against the most unreasoning and
bitter persecution which finally died out
and the Salvation Army in Switzerland
today is not only tolerated. but is en-
couraged as a powerful auxiliary of the
church. We regret that we are not able
to give Major Marshall's highly editying
address in full
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
A Change of Importance.

The United Telephone and Telegraph
Company will make many changes in
the management of its lines in the East
ern part of Pennsylvania in the near
future. George B. Wright, the present
superintendent of the Montour 4 Col
umbia Telephone line will be made the
general superintendent of the lines from
Williamsport to Pottsville, with head
quarters at Sunbury. There will be a
master lineman and two assistants for
each district between Williamsport and
Pottsville who will receive orders from
MIR. Wright.
Mr.. Smith ,one OF the prominent mem.
bers of the United Telephone end Tele.
graph Company will be in this section
next week to take account of stock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
A Fine Entertainment.

1t is to be regretted that larger audi
ence did not greet the clever entertain
ers, Elizabeth de Barrie Gill and Miss
Dorothy Johnstone at the Y. M. G. A.
hall Friday evening. Those fortunate en-
ough to be present were delighted with
the entertainment. Encores were num-
erous. Mrs. Gill is an exceptionally tai
ented woman and versatile in her man
ner of entertainment She possesses a
strong and clear contralto voice very
expressive in effect. AS an elocu-
ZIONIST and reader she is remark
ably gifted. The Arena scene from Quo
Vadis was dramatically recited and was
loudly applauded. The harp solos rem
dered by Miss Johnstone were much en-
loved. Her tone and technical ability
combined with the possession Of a fine
instrument made her numbers stand out
prominently. The program throughout
was excellent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
The Last Entertainment.

The last entertainment Of the Y. M.
c. A. free course was given in the hall
Tuesday eve. The Bloomsbury Y. NJ. G..
A. Glee Club was the attraction and q
better aggregation Of good male voices
was never heard in this city. Excellent
phrazing, perfect harmony and technique
produced only by good training and
hard study were features of the entire
program and the many lovers OF music
present showed their appreciation by
loud and prolonged applause. The club
includes the following well known
singers:
First tenors-C. d. Lynn, r. F. Van
derslice and K. F. Colley.
Second tenors-A. N. Yost. II. s. Bar
ton and f. B. Hartman.
First Basses-F. P. Eyer, Z. II. Ent
and A. X. Aldinger.
Second basses-W. ii. Brewer, s. r.
Bidleman and o. ii. Yetter. Mrs. r. +.
Colley, accompanist.
The gentlemen rendered diversified
program, all tastes in vocal music being
catered to. A negro medley, sung by q
quartette, was exceptionally well re-
ceivsd. A solo by Mr.. Colley entitled,
"Languid Man" was much enjoyed. He
possesses tenor voice ofrare purity and
is capable of singing more classica
selection than the one rendered last
evening. The bass solo by DR.. Aldingel
| caused much favorable comment. Tht
vigorous waltz song at the close Of the
program was among the best numbers
Taken as a whole the concert was treat
and it is to be hoped that the Glee Clut
will visit this city soon again.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
FROM AN
EYE WITNESS
Miss Bertha Gaskins Writes From Jackson
vile, Florida

Miss Bertha Gaskins. who left this city
couple of weeks ago for visit with her
uncle, Charles s. Beaver, at Jackson
vile, Florida, has written very inter
esting letter to her mother, Mrs. John
Gaskins, this city, relative to the great
fire which broke out in that city Friday
last and destroyed over $4,000, 900
worth of property. Mr.. Beavers resid-
ence escaped although the fire swept
everything clean up to within three
blocks of it. That portion Of the city
seemed doomed along with others, when
the wind suddenly changed toward the
east, which together with broad creek
which flows through the city had the
effect of circumscribing the extent of
the fire. Miss Gaskins writes:
mot church in town is left stand
ing. One hundred and thirty blocks
are gone, while the full loss of life as
yet we do not know. Fifteen women
and children ran over to the docks,
thinking they were perfectly safe there,
but the flames crept up to them and
burned them all alive.
Hundreds Of people sat on the
streets last friday night having no
place to go. 1t is pathetic sight
to see the people passing, black and
white, each with some little household
treasure in their hands which they man
aged to save. In the passing stream are
many who are sick being hauled in wag-
ons. The Southern people are very
hospitable and every one having home
has it filled to overfowing with those
who have lost their ALL
"The fire started at 1890 o'clock Fri
day afternoon. 1t simply leaped from
one street to another, jumping three or
four blocks at time and starting up in
a new district. We never dreamed of
any danger until 8 o'clock when we
heard the most dreadful roaring and up
on going up stairs we could see the vol
umes of smoke coming in our direction.
We then began to pack our clothing,
silver and other valuables. Had the fire
reached us it is doubtful whether
any of these things could have been saw
ed, as wagons were very scarce.
"There was plenty of stealing done,
and it is hardly safe for the white peo-
pie (women) to be alone in their homes
on account of the negroes. All the ma
litia of the city patroled the city streets
last night and three regiments will ar
rive today.
"My visit to Jacksonville will not be
very soon forgotten.
BERTHA GAsKINs." !"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
A Painful Acciden [.

Kate, the eight-year-old daughter of
Wilson Fry, met with an unfortunate
accident yesterday afternoon. The little
girl was playing in the yard of her
home on Ash street, when she fell, strik
ing her right hand on piece of glass
jar, cutting cash four inches in length.
One of the arteries was severed DIR.
Kimerer was summoned who found il
necessary to take four stitches.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
CONDENSED NEWS.

Trout dinners are popular.
Fly time is fast approaching.
Dandelion hunters are busy.
Vacation days are near at hand.
Candidates for Office are hustling.
Local politics are simmering now.
Boat owners are overhauling their
raft
The next public event will be Memor-
Al Day.
A clean cellar is an evidence of good
ouse-keeping.
Merchants were busy until late hour
sturday night.
The industrious farmer is now busy
,ith his corn planting.
Are we going to have Fourth OF
uly celebration in Danvillef
The edict against tramps should be
osted on every pile of railroad ties.
The Armory is being artistically dec
rated for tomorrow evenings dance.
The summer resort hotel proprietor is
repairing for big business this season.
The G. A. r. committees are hard at
ork on the arrangements for Memorial
ay.
From present indications there will
an abundance Of flowers for Memoir
Day.
Miss Lucy Shepperson, of this city, is
ing treated at the Mary Packer hospit-
Sun0ury.
Persons who steal flowers from graves
the cemeteries deserve the severest
Inishment.
Mrs Fred Howe. East Front street,
i'll entertain number of friends at q
chre this afternoon.
The attractive home Of Mrs. Abigail
9isinger has been repainted. The work
ls done by +. G. Yeager.
Masters Edward Buck and Alex.
Evils killed a large blowing adder near
fair grounds yesterday
A Novel meeting will be held at the
lvation Army hall tonight at s
lock. All are cordially invited.
The early morning carpet beater is
ing his work well, to the great dis
action of his neighbor who sleeps
20.
Range Master George Gross will begin
alifying the members of Company F
their range near the fair grounds on
ursday.
The United States express company
II receive and ship free Of charge all
nations to the sufferers Of the Jack
lville FIRE.
Many P. & r. passenger brakemen
d conductors have received their new
inner uniforms which will be donned
out the middle of the month.
The Catholic church people in thi,
ocese are greatly interested in the
sing of money for an orphanage. II
likely that Sylvan Heights, Harris.
rg, will be selected for the site.
The public school teachers of the
tie are fsvoring the organization of 6
ion upon the lines of the labor or
lizations. Circulars have been dis
)uted recently urging such an organ
ton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Danville Bessemer company
will be held on Tuesday, May IA, at IL
O'Clock a. m. at the office of the COM
pany, 4l9 Market street, Camden, N. j.,
for the purpose of electing a Board of
Directors and receiving and acting upon
the reports of the officers and acting up
on an amendment to the charter to per-
NIT reduction of the Capital Stock in
accordance with the instructions of
Stockholders last special meeting, or
otherwise as shall be determined and
for the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before the
meeting.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Pleasant Places on the P & R.

A neat booklet, nicely illustrated and
entitled Pleasant Places on the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railway has just
been issued. 1t was compiled and pub
lished by the general passenger depart
ment, and gives a complete directory of
summer resorts, etc, reached by the
Reading lines, with list of hotels and
boarding houses. 1t is very complete
and quite valuable and handy booklet.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Death of Miss Martha T, Adams.

Miss Martha F. Adams, an esteemed
and well known resident, died on Satur-
day last at 8 q. m. The deceased was
seventy-four years of age, sister of
Robert and Peter J. Adams aud one of
the oldest commuuicant members of st.
Paul's M. +. church. The cause of death
was exhaustion, incidental to her age.
She was not especially i'll on Friday and
occupied her place with the family at
the evening meal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Ege--Horton.

The many friends of Miss Alice Hor-
ton, Cherry street, and Joseph Ege will
be surprised to learn of their marriage
which was solemnized on April 10Th.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Shindel, at the Pine street
Lutheran parsonage. Some of the
friends of the couple heard of the mar
riage yesterday and hastened to extend
congratulations
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Wallace QircNs,

he members Of the famous Stirk fam
a great feature of the Wallace cir
this year, are doing work that bor-
$ on the marvellous. In truth, some
their attainments are of such complex
iculties that it frequently passes
h but little more notice from the
bic than their simpler displays.
not infrequently happens that
en- a particularly hazardous feat is
omplished the strongest and most
pnounced applause will come from the
ry wherein the other actors of the
W may invariably be found ranged
spectators when "the Stirks are on.
Fher an act can hold the attention
actors as that OF the Stirks does, il
y indeed be said to be truly great.
vii be at Bloomsbury Tuesday, May
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09

Mrs. Arthur .Woolley pleasantly en-.
tertained her Sunday School class on
Tuesday evening at her home, on
West Market street. Those present
we're: Misses Ida Sweisfort, Margaret
Cole, Amy Kim, Annie Rowe, Annie
Fisher, Mary Wetzel, Hannah Prout,
Frances Welliver, Mary and Josephine
Beaver, Tillie and Mary Prichard, FL
sic Salisbury, Emeline Lyons, Nellie
Moorehead, Gussie and Stella Doster
and Mary Harris.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
TraVn0r MCV

John Traynor and Miss Mary MoVey
we're united in matrimony Tuesday
morning The ceremony was solemniz-
ed by Rev. M. |. O'Reilly at St. Joseph's
r. c. church, this city,a o'clock. Miss
Mary Spring of Kingston, was brides
maid, and Thomas Traynor, brother of
the groom, was groomsman. A we'd
ding breakfast was served after the cere-
mony. The couple will reside with the
grooms mother, Mrs Eliza Traynor, on
Chambers street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Their First Communion.

Seventeen children, boys and girls,
made their first communion at Solemn
High Mass Sunday in ST. Hubert's
church in the presence of a large con-
gregation.
Pr mptly at o'clock in the morning
the children moved in procession from
the school to the church headed by the
clergy and altar boys; next came the
lily girl, Miss Gertrude Meintzer, bear
ing in her right hand bunch of lilies.
Behind her followed the first communi-
cants with candles, the boys in the lead i,
the girls bringing up the rear clad in pure
white. Each communicate was accom-
panied by boy or girl acting as can.
die bearer. While entering the sacred
edifce march was played by the organ
| ist, Miss Mary kmiecinski. The clergy
vested and entered the sanctuary, mean
while beginning the Solemn High Mass,
of which the rector was the celebrant.
Rev. A. Feeser, the deacon, and Rev.
F. Disselkamp, the subdeacon, the latter
clad in surplice and white stole deliver
ed touching address to the children
after the gospel of the mass. At the
close of the mass the procession formed
again and proceeded out of the church,
while the congregation remained seated
The children gave evidence Of a
thorough training and happiness was de-
picted on their countenances as they
walked down the aisle and out on the
sidewalk.
For the occasion Rauch's mass was
sung aud rendered with fine effect. The
altars, chiefly the high altar, was beauti-
fully decorated. Many cut and potted
flowers were donated by the good peo,
pie of the parish.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Arm Fractured In Play.

Mabel May, the seven year-old daught.
er of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Shopper
son of Riverside, met with an unfor
tunate accident on Friday last. She was
returning from an errand with several
other little girls and in her play fell to
the ground, striking her left arm so as
to cause an ugly fracture. She will be
confined to the house for the next five
or six weeks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Sbellenberger--Roth,

The marriage of Miss Lulu nj. Roth
and Harry Shellenberger took place yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock at the par,
sonage of Shiloh Reformed church, Bloom
street, Rev. George +. Limbert oticiat'
ing. The bride is charming lady whose
friends are legion. The groom is pros
porous optician, ,residingin Derby, Conn.
The happy couple left on 1915 T. K. h
train yesterday for Philadelphia and
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09

Shad fishing in the Susquehanna is
now the best since the opening of the
season. Large numbers of the delicious
fish are being taken from the stream at
points below and near Harrisburg. The
big seines have been dragged every day
for a week at Columbia and on one haul
over 500 fish were taken.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
On The Battleship Indiana

William 7. Gaskins, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Gaskins, West Mahoning
street, who recently enlisted in the o..
S. navy as machinist has been assign
cd to the battle ship Indiana. This yes
sci is now located at League Island and
will take the naval cadets on a three
months cruise, leaving during the pres.
ent month.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Mrs, Rishel Dies Unexpectedly,

Mrs. Elizabeth Rishel, wife of Cousart
Rishel, died at her home, Mahoning
township, Monday night at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Rishel was i'll only three days. The
deceased was 43 years of age She is
survived by her husband and six chill
dren: Elsie, Fannie, Melva, Regina,
Howard and Morris.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
To Manufacture It's Own Light

The new boiler recently installed in
the Polish Brewery is being followed
with further improvements. The latest
addition decided upon is dynamo, by
which the company will manufacture its
own electric light.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Death of Miss Maggie Quinn

Miss Maggie Quinn, well known in
this city, died Tuesday at $50 O'Clock
at the home of her uncle, Thomas ID.
James, Railroad street, Mahoning town
ship. The deceased was seventeen years
of age. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Quinn, died several years ago. Miss
Quinn had been a patient sufferer for
many months, but was only confined to
her bed about five weeks.
"Affiction sore long time she bore.
Physicians were In vain;
Until the Lord at last did hear her moana
And eased her OF her pain.
Although her sufferings we, so great,
Through nights long. wea hours
She bore il with Christians hope,
And faded like the flowers.
A patient sufferer"
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
To The Trade.

We have just arranged with B. K.
,emaker, Of DanVille to Handle our
of Pure Medicinal Rye and Malt
.ishes. We Guarantee their Purity
hester Distilling Co.
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Notice /!

The members of the reunion and ar
rangement committees of the K &. f..
are requested to meet at the lodge
room at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
Festival.

The C. +. Society, of the Mau sdale
Reformed church, will hold festival at
the church on Saturday evening, May
llth. All are invited to attend.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09

Memorial Day should be properly OBJ.
served in Danville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09
SILVER WEDDING
CELEBRATED
Mr.. and Mrs Willett Entertain in Honur of
the EVent-Other Socials.

Mr. and Mrs. John Willett who reside
on the Grier farm, near Kipp's Run,
celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary
of their, marriage Tuesday. The oc-
casion was doubly interesting owing to
il being Mrs. Willett's 10th birthday. An
elaborate dinner was served and very
enjoyable day spent by all present. Mr..
and Mrs. Willett received many hand
some gifts including silverware, glass
ware, furniture, etc. Those present
were:
Mr.. aud Mrs. Raup and Mr.. and Mrs.
Pensyl, of Bloomsbury; Mr.. and Mrs.
Lampz, of Shamokin; Mr.. and Mrs.
Alem Sechler, Mr.. and Mrs. Wyant, Mr..
and Mrs. Schaetfer, Mr.. and Mrs j. L.
Shannon, Mr.. and Mrs. Meinser, Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Shannon, Mr. and Mrs.
John Landau, Mrs. Wesley Morrall and
]. r. Richards and daughter, Miss
Lillian.
Mrs. w. ]. Burns was rendered a sur.
Tuesday eve. Those present were: Annie
Helm, Ella Snyder, ,Cornelia Prout, Annie
Woodside, Lizzie Morgan, Rena Saltz-
man, Mrs. John Morgan, Mrs. d. Weld
ensaul, Mrs. o. Sweitzer, Mrs. Samuel
Sansbury, Ben. Diseroad, Jacob Werle,
Yetter Saltzman, Grey Voris, Walter
Jones, Dan Morgan and W. II. Wood
side.
The fourteenth birthday of Howard
Russell, Front street, was very pleasant
ly celebrated on Monday evening. The
following were present: Hattie Adams,
Dora Adams, Anna Keller, Jennie Helm,
Mabel Rote, Dora Jenkins, Edith Jenk-
ins, May James, Florence Price, Elsie
Moore, Alice Mccormick, Matte Brawn,
Margaret Cole, Mary Harris, Nellie Geise,
Helen Geise, Stella Doster, Gertie Bare,
Martha Harpel, Helen Irland, Ada
Blakeslee, Lizzie Hullihen, Grace Rick
etts, Margaret Mitchell Emeline Lyon,
Ida Sweisfort, Eddie Edmondson, Jesse
Tannehill, John Bowyer, Edward Moore,
Miles Barber, Frank Keiner, Percy
Freeze, Charles Wetzel, Lee Baity, Roy
VanGilder, Willie Jones, Edward Price,
George Miller, Isadore Gunsenberger,
Harry Peters, Theodore Horton, Willie
Russell, Bruce Harman, Walter Pegg,
Harry Laurence, Warren Mauger, Lavier
Ritter, Walter Trumbower, Will Books,
John Pritchard, and Warren Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. l.. Foust entertained
party of young people at their home
ON Railroad street Monday evening, in
honor of their daughter, Miss Edna. The
evening was pleasantly spent, music
and cake walk being prominent feat
ures Prizes for the most graceful walk
ers were awarded as follows: First, Clara
Smith and John Reilly, second, Gertrude
Bickle and Raymond Foust, third, Mary
REILLY and Charles Jordan. During the
evening refreshments were served. Those
present were: Clarence Eggert, Katie
Burke, Calvin Jackson, Mary Foust, Ho-
ward Foust, Gertrude Mentzer, Lizzie
Eggert, Theodore Molter, Harry Kim,
Joseph Mentzer, Edward Woll, Joseph
Dineen, Walter Foust, Rosa Mentzer,
Bertha Foust, Catherine Dineen, Kate
REILLY, Catherine Deem, Anna Brooks,
Catherine Farley, Joseph Smith, Joseph
Sidler, Mary Smith, Anna Smith, Charles
kim, Anna Jackson, Jesse Jordan and
Mary Heller
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-09

Passenger travel continues good on all
Railroads this month.
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