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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Found Under a Stump.

Three addi iunal pair of shoes belong
Walk-Over shoe store, this city, stolen
from freight car at Catawlssa came TO
light in South Danville Monday. They
were found hidden under Il decayng
stump near the old Novelty Works in
Riverside. Chief Mincemoyer went over
Monday eve and identified the shoes as
belonging to the invoice stolen and took
them in charge. Five pairs Of the shoes
in all have now been recovered.
Among other articles stolen from the
freight car was lot of notions, com
prising hose, collars, cuffs, lace and
the like consigned to Murray Bros, this
city. Collars and cuffs, to say nothing
of the other articles III question on the
average hobo would be rank supertiul-
ties calculated to make him cOnsplcu-
Gus. They no doubt have been secreted
somewhere and when suitable OPP.
portunity presents itself they will be
hauled out and sold at sacrifice.
A box consigned TO John Doster's
Sons was also broken open. 1t was an
invoice of coffin lining, an article that
was too ghastly even for hobo. The
goods bore the appearance Of having
been hastily rammed back into the box.
Mr. Doster says they were ali there, al
though somewhat soieI by the dirty
hands of the hobos
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Branch Line Completed.

A construction gang of fifteen men
under Superintendent J. p. Aiken wko
are putting the finishing touches on the
new branch Of the United Telephone &
Telegraph Company which will connect
this city and Ashland arrived in Dan.
vile after dark Monday evening
The new line, which is twenty miles
long, has been in course of construction
for some four months. The workmen,
who are now engaged i'll stringing the
copper wire reached point within two
miles of Danvlle last evening. By Sat
urday next it is thought that the new
branch will be in working order.
The completion will not only give US
direct communication with Catawissa
and Ashland. but will also bring into
the service large territory which here
tofore has known nothing of the ad'
vantages of telephone or telegraph
communications.
Among the new towns that Danville
can talk to are Slabtown, Numidia,
Arstes and Centralia. As is natural in
these isolated localities the residents
welcomed the telephone with open arms
as an agency calculated to bring an
added charm into their daily life,
Twenty subscribers were secured before
the completion of the line and as is ma
tural after the value and convenience of
the service is fully demonstrated the
patronage will increase many fold.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
MR.. HARTMAN'S
BERWICK PLANT.

The foundation of the silk throwing
plant that f. Q. Hartman is building at
Berwick is about completed. The brick,
layers will probably commence work
during the present week. This new mill
will be a branch of the Danville mill and
will i'll no way interfere with the con-
tcmpiated improvements and additions
Of the latter plant. Mr.. Hartman states
that he will continue to build in this
city as long a. there is help enough to
warrant it, The mill al Berwick will be
344 feet long and So wide operating 10,
292 Spindles and giving employment to
about 240 hands. There have been
many applications made for positions
and little trouble is anticipated in secur
ing the number of hands required. The
most modern system of machinery will
be installed and the mill will be up-to-
date in every particular. At the Dan
vile mill pipes are being laid for the in
PRODUCTION of the sprinkler system of fire
apparatus and a house is being built for
the new steam pump of which mention
was made in Yesterdays "NEws
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
EXCITEMENT ON
CEDAR STREET
A Pistol Shot Tuesday Night and What
il Meant.

Residents along Cedar street about /
O'Clock Yesterday morning were aroused
by the report If a pistol An investiga-
ton showed that the weapon had been
DISCHARGED Dy woman-Mrs. Harry
kaufman, Cedar street-who>c house
was as>aiel by burglar
Mrs. Kaufman was aroused about
half past u O'Clock toy noise at the
rear of the house which suggested burg
lars Mr. Kaufman is an employe of
Howe & Polk's and was on the night
turn, Mrs kaufman being at home
alone. Cautiously peeping out of the
window the woman saw man endeav-
oring to force an entrance at the back
door. She called out ordering him to
leave. He did leave but after a short
time returned, when Mrs. kaufman, who
is a pIucky woman, decided to use the
revolver, which she always keeps in her
room loaded for Just such emergencies.
The would-be burglar had ample time TO
make his escape and a dIligent search
failed 10 reveal his whereabouts.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Funeral Of Mrs. Eckman.

The funeral of the late Mrs Ellen K.
Eckman, whose death occurred Sunday
was held Yesterday afternoon at go
o'clock from the family residence, Sun
bury street, South Danville. The ser.
vices were conducted by Rev, r. j..
Allen, pastor of st. Peters NJ. E. church,
Riverside The floral offerings were very
beautiful The pail bearers were: ?. j.
Berger, J. B. Laidacker, J. H. kase and
W. II. Clark, lnterment was made in
Mt. Vernon cemetery.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were: A. J. Oar
rah and wife, of Washington, D. c.
John Eckman, Philip Eckman and sis
ter, of Sunbury; James, L. f. and Frank
Eckman, Mrs Oscar Heller, Mrs. Har'
riet Mettler and Miss Susan Mettler, OF
klineSgroye
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
{. F. HELLER
REARRESTED
Sentence was Suspended at Last Term of
Court.

Clarence +. Heller, Bloom road, who
some months ago was arrested for max
ing threats and placed under bond to
keep The peace, was last night re- arrest
ed by Officers Mincemoyer and Voris
AMI placed in the lookup. Heller, who
Is a very worthy sort of fellow except
when under the influence of liquor, yes
terday forgot his obligation and be.
came intoxicated. Not satisfied with
overturning the furniture, breaking a
lot Of dishes, vases and the like he pro.
Ceeded to the basement, where he smash.
ed two windows even reducing the sash
to splinters.
This was between five and six O'Clock
last evening. He then meandered down
town and over to Riverside. Returning
to this city about 10 O'Clock he was tax.
en- into custody.
Heller was found guilty at the June
court. Judge Little, however, upon
learning all the facts was disposed to be
lenient and suspended sentence on con.
dstion that the defendant enter bail in
500 to keep the peace for one year.
Good friends came to Hellers assistance
and the bail was furnished.
In view of all the circumstances Heller
is IN very unfortunate plight. His
bondsmen will probably withdraw and
he may have to answer at court again
with all which that implies.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
THAT MAN
OF MYSTERY
Health Official" Reappears on Church
Street on Thursday

The mysterious "health official,
whose odd and impertinent conduct
about town last week caused so much
excitement, and comment, up to Thurs
day noon was still in Danville About
II O'Clock on that day he appeared at
the residence of Nathaniel Evelharr,
Church street, where his procedure was
quite in keeping with that Of his visits
at the Farley and Davis home last week
which were described in our last
i sue.
Mr.. Everhart was not at home. His
house keeper, Miss Sadie Frehafer, bear
ing some one knock opened the front
door, when she was confronted by a
we'll dressed stranger who without an in
vitation boltei ri hit into the house
"Where is that diphtheria patient?'
he demanded.
"No one has the diphtheria here, :"
was the reply.
The stranger insisted however that
the disease existed in the house and
stepping to the table, picked up small
bottle of medicine which had ben pre-
,crbed by DR.. Stock for Miss Frehafer.
This is diphtheria medicine" he as
serted; "who is the DOCTOR
Cant you read?" replied the lady by
this time quite out of patience with the
fellow, knowing that he could have an
swered the question himself by examin-
ing the label of the bottle. Her answer
seemed to provoke him and he quickly
reminded her that she did not need "to
be so short" about it, as he was there
with authority.
Il am sent by the school Committed
to investigate - he explained, And Or.
Stock will get into trouble for not re-
porting the case"
Miss Frehafer explained to a repre-
sentative of this paper Thursday that
she is predisposed to attacks of quinsy.
She was someN hat indisposed and fear
ing an attack called on the physician
who prescribed to forestall an attack.
She was busy about the work and her
throat was not even sore, nevertheless
this man Of mystery obliged her to sub
nit TO the indignty of an examination.
4 his command she raised the curtain to
admit light and produced a spoon, which
he inserted in her mouth, looking very
wise, while he tried to determine the ex-
act type and stage of the disease.
Inquiring for DR.. Stock 5 office he left
quite as unceremoniously as he had en-
tered. Up to Friday evening, however,
he had not put in an appearance at DR..
Stock office.
Miss Frehsfer describes II @ stranger
as handsome fellow, slightly below
medium height, with sandy moustache
and hair. On this occasion he wore a
stiff black hat, black coat and plaid
trousers.
The mans reappearance Friday
adds to the mystery of his former visits.
The claim that his visit was authorized
by the "School Committee" is absurd.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
BOROUGH FATHERS
DELIBERATE
MIR. Laurer Holds the Floor The Borough
must Borrow.

/ Council held reguar meeting. Friday
night with full membership present
/ The volume Of business transacted was
small although the session was by no
means deficient in interest,
/ Thomas Varion who owns a property
! on Spring street which has suffered from
! the inroads of Billiards. run appeared
! before councii to state his grievance and
demand damages. lie had an earnest
advoctt in Councilman Laurer who
made an impassioned address in which
he urraigned counciI for its disregard of
the rights of the poor Germans who
live on Spring street in the vicinity of
the brewery.
The Street Commissioner, who had
been authorized to make some repairs
along the stream, was accused of lower
ing the bank on one de ana of deposit
ing stone and gravel in the channel. On
motion the matter was referred TO the
committee on streets and bridges for in
vtStigation, with power to act.
On motion of Georg Secher four X.
c. Spray Shut-off nozzles with play
pipe for each were ordered for use in the
borough. The cost per nozzle is S22.50
Borough Treasurer Elenhogen called
councils attention 20 jhe fac' hat ow-
ing to the heavy drain on The borough
funds incidental 10 the build NJ of the
culvert on Walnut street the treasury
was about drained Of funds and that
from now until next spring there would
he no money available for paying police
officers and other borough employees
The only alternative therefore VAS TO
borrow. The matter was left in the
hands of the finance committee, they TO
secure a loan at as low rate of interest
as possible to tide the borough over un-
TIL another year, when the tax rate will
be fixed 10 suit the requirements.
On motion of George Sechier William
Fallon was given permission to place his
peanut roaster at the corner of Mill and
West Mahoning streets.
William Summons. Rough and Ready
street. was granted the use OF one of the
borough street lamps.
The following bills were ordered paid
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Well Known Lady Dies.

Ellen Il. the wife OF d. K. Eek man
died at her home in Riverside at 7.45
O'Clock SUNDAY evening after protracttd d
illness aged 81 years.
The deceased was woman If refine
Christian character, devoted to the low
ell ones of her home and kind as a neigh
Dor and a friend. She was the daughter
Of Jonas Wolf, who was formerly engag-
ed in the mercantile business in South
Danville and III this city, her mother be
ing a sister of William f. Gerhart of
South Danvil.e She was married to Mr.
Eckman in 1873 Besides her husband
she is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
George Brawn, and three sons, Frank
W, Walter 6. and J. Darrah Eckman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
a Box Social.

social was given at the home
J. F. Montague, Grand street,
benefit of the Emmanuel Baptist
on Monday evening. A thorough
yable evening was spent ami re-
ants served Mrs John Patton
lucky number, 30, which drew
some quilt. Those present were
I'd Mrs. Charles Ger-t, Mrs.
James, Mrs. ". G. Williams.
,mmons. Mrs. Miller, Mr. Wug-
Philadelphia, Mrs. Dodd, Misses
AMI Phoebe James, Annie Gerst, +,
e Leib, Katie Quinn, Emma
Mary Hendricks, Messrs Walter
William Jordan. Edward COoney
Hunlock, Jesse Milroy, William
IN, Elmer Herr, Thomas James,
D James, James Hendricks, Oscar
Harry Hixson, Edward Love and
hullz.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
THOMPSON ELECTED
ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Vincent Elected Prothonotary by Small
Majority Steinman County Treasurer.

The election Tuesday partook of the
usual characteristics, independence of
voting and quiet and orderly conduct
about the polls, which have marked the
local elections for several years past.
1t will be seen that DR.. ). Y. Thomp-
son wins in the f.ht for Associate Judge
by majority that will approximate
GOO Thomas Vincent is elected
Prothonotary by a small majority.
Andrew j. Steinman is elected County
Treasurer by majority OF at least 500
warm contest was wa2ed by the ri
val candidates for the Offices Of Associ-
ate Judge and ProthonOtary. No stone
was left unturned that would assist to
bring out the largest possible vote. The
delightful weather conditions contribut-
ed to that end, leaving the citizen no
excuse for unheeding the call of duty
aud patriotism. In the First and Third
Wards, especially, the voting was un-
usually active during the earlier part of
the day. In the First Ward at p. m.
337 votes were poIed out of a possible
54e. In the Third Ward at p. m. $50
votes were in out of a possible 500. In
the Second and Fourth Wards voting
was much slower, although an unusual
amount of interest was manifested and
the workers were as busy as bees
about the polls
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Klove Shultz.

The wedding of Edward ]. klove, Jr., &,
Of Nevada, Iowa and Miss Minta Shultz
Of this city, took place yesterday morn
ing. The ceremony was performed at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. II.
Grone, Mill street. by Rev. Dr.. w. A.
McAtee at s o'clock The immediate
relatives and few near friends witness
ed the marriage. After a wedding break,
fast Mr.. aud Mrs klove lift on the 8. IA
p. K K. train for wedding trip taking
in Philadelphia, New York and other
points. Their future home will be in
Nevada. Iowa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
COUNTY.
SHERIFF
A Breezy Time

Phrenologically speaking your bump
of mirthfulness viii increase in size if
YOU will witness A Breezy Time at the
Opera House Saturday night. 4 man
whois imbued with jollity never can
fear any arrangement of the brain,
nor worry himself about his longevity
as it is an acknowledged fact that mirth-
fulness will produce long life, besides
bringing out the better qualities of the
inner man, and next to good meal a
man wants amusement and when-lt
can be obtained as easily as it can by
witnessing that unequaled bunch of
laugh-makers-A Breezy Time Comp
any. First-class in every particular.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
CONDENSED NEWS.

utchering will soon be the rage.
ute a number of quarantine cards
noticed.
nat dreadful disease diphtheria is
falling to great extent in many
ions of the state.
mong the most convenient things in
country is the telephone.
wv if the fellows who undertake to
ain how it all happened will only De
much will be forgiven.
November 18th the Philadelphia
Reading Railway Company will
new train schedule into effect all
its system. Officials say an i'm.
d service is planned.
eph Lovett, Spruce street, dug the
ia second crop of potatoes yester-
. George Nuss, Mill street, is con-
TO her home by illness.
pbits never fatten during the pres
arm weather, and they continue
ny until cold weather or snow
i'll be in order now to calm down
4vote attention to fall and winter
The holidays are just around
rner.
ry Vincent of Natalie, spent yes
in DanyiIe.
Clarence Frick gave a surprise
.undi party in honor of her
5er, Ruth, al her home on Bloom
Thur d Y eve. The young people
most enjoyable time. Favors
warded as follows: First, Jessie
ar; second, Lorraine Philips; third,
Gearhart.
Charles Howe left yesterday or
Shore.
Crowl, mother of Chester Crowl,
IL clerk who contracted smallpox
nokin and was removed to his
ear Elysburg, is now stricken
Ie disease but i'll light form.
sister Hattie is just recover
N an attack Of varioloid.-Sha-
Herald
Clayton has installed a tele-
of the Montour & Columbia sys
MS store at South Danville.
am Bateman formerly of this city
til recently assistant inside tore
The Centralia Cullierv, has ac-
the superintendency of the
Dck coal company's bituminous
At Somerset.
k Garner, Jr., of Mt. Carmel, was
Ir in this city yesterday.
}. Laumaster will speak at the
rance Prohibition meeting at the
on Army Hall this evening
Shelhart will sing solo. There
an interesting reading and short
The meeting will begin at 8
and close at 9:l5. All are in
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Another Telephone Deal

Another big deal was made Saturday
in telephone affairs. The sale of the Ju-
?;ata aud Susquehanna Telegraph and
Telephone Co., which has been III oper-
alton from Selnsgrove to MIlIersburg
and Sunbury to Lewistown and covers a
distance of two hundred and sixty miles
to the United Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Mandolin and Guitar Concert.

The third entertainment of the \. Nj.
c. i. free course was an excellent man
doIin and guitar concert given by six
teen young ladies of Bucknell Univer-
sity in Association hall Tuesday eve
Every available seat was occupied and
at O'Clock it was impossible to find
even standing room. Ii has been a long
time since program with guitars and
maudolins has been rendered in this city
and it proved most entertaining div
ersion The concert throughout was
delightful. The ladies played with much
expression. Prof. Avirignets' ability as
a music master being as evident as on
the several other occasions he has favor
Ell this city with entertainments. The
first mandoIinS were played by the
Misses Weliver, Ayers, Ebling, Bower
aud Luchiuger. Miss Welliver and Miss
Ebling are students from DanvilIe.
Second mandolins were played by
Misses Fowler, Braddock and Thomas.
Guitars, Misses Unger, Smith, Runyan,
Capewel, Shields and Race. Cello,
Miss German. EIocutionist. Miss Run
yam.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Services AnnreCiated.

NJ Il. Avery in presenting a report ot
Rochester ConcIave, No. go, as printed
in the u. Q. IL. Advocate" speaks very
highly of the services of Deputy Su
preme Organizer Benjamin p. Harris, o.
this city. The report concludes:
CAS- for Brother Harris We think he IS
one of the best organizers in this coun'
try. With his energetic work he add
that of gentlemanly conduct and he ha:
won the love of all our members
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Rows Rihle Glass.

On account of the supper to be held in
Association Hall, tomorrow night, the
Thomas Beaver Boys Bible Class of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will meet this evening, at Z
O'Clock Members who have not yet re
turned their envelopes are requested to
bring them tonight. Let all who can
possibly 90 so, return their envelopes.
Not quite half of the number given out
have been returned Membership tick
cts will be given out tonight to those
who have not received them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Another Soldier Returns,

Edgar Heverlv, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roland Heverly, Upper Mulberry street,
arrived in this city from San Francisco,
Cal. yesterday. Mr.. Heverly recently
arrived trom the Philippines, where he
served ,htrr years with Company ID,
18th, Regt. e. 5. A. He enlisted Ill
Philadelphia, October 1898. Before
leaving DanvilIe he was employed at
the Silk Mill
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
The County Schools.

County superintendent w. d. Stein
bach. while in this city Thursday stated
that the attendance at the various
schools throughout the county is much
above the average and that the general
health in the several districts is good.
Teachers and pupils seem to take wide
awake interest and conditions in gener.
al are favorable for the production oi
very good results during the term.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Collection Of Bows, Bible Glass.

The result of the collection taken up
at Friday night meeting of the Thomas
Beaver Boys Bible class of the Y. NJ G.
A. is herewith published, amounting to
$40 60. There were 81 envelopes return
ed, the largest amount being S2 90, the
smallest 8 cents We deem this very
gratifying contribution from our boys.
Over 200 envelopes were given out and
quite a number are to be heard from
next week. This contribution and any
future amounts from the class will be
added 20 the sum Of $4,000 now being
collected for Association work and re-
firing the debt
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Finger Gut.

Bandmaster J. Tyler Oberdorf while
fitting large pane of glass in cup
board at his home on West MahontnR
street Tuesday morning left the glass
fall, the edge, striking him on the index
finger of the left hand cutting a cash
from the knuckle to the middle JOINT
L. proves a very painful wound
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Another Improvement.

F. @ Hartman has placed new steam
pump in his silk mill The pump, which
was built by the Buffalo Steam Pump
Company, has the very latest improve
ments and is the most modern machine
extant. lis capacity is 10000 gallons
per hour and not only will it give better
service to the mill but will afford much
improved fire protection.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Ensign and Mrs. Young's Farewell

Ensign and Mrs. Young he'll their
farewell meeting at the barracks Sunday
evening. 1t was a most enjoyable meet
ing and well attended. Many people
testified to the good these officers have
accomplished and the regret at their de-
parture seems TO be universal. Ensign
and Mrs Young have not receive their
appointment nor is it known who will
take their place in DauvilIe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Punils' Musicale.

sue Miller gave q pupils music
er home on East Market street,
evening. Each pupil contribut'
mber to the program. The pro-
were in souvenir form being
like banjo and contained SIX,
mbers. Those taking part were:
aIick, Ethel Haring, Margaret
Lorena Gulick, Stella Crumb,
Iallman, Mary Jenkins, Bertha
Percy Hallman, Bertha Cloud
lite Evans, Ethel Herringten
Kase. Marie Fetterman and
Harpel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Her Ninety-Fifth Birthday.

The ninety-fifth birthday of Mrs.
Margaret Sechler, better known as Aunt
Peggy" was celebrated in a quiet way al
her home, Bloom street, Saturday last
The good old Iady,who still enjoys good
health, received many congratulations
A bounteous supper was served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
improvements at D. L. & W. Station.

A corps of painters under the direc-
ton of Boss Painter Mcguire, of Scran.
ton, commenced Tuesday morning to
paint the d. L. 4 w. depot at this
place This will be needed improv-
ment and will help the appearance of
things very much The station will be
painted red with green and black trim
mlngs. The interior will also be re
painted, both waiting rooms and the
office.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Arrived Home With Bride.

Paul Swentek who was married to Miss
Emile Marulewecz at Glen Lyon yester-
dav morning. with his bride arrived IN
this city last evening. The happy
couple were serenaded by the Mechanics
vile band, after which many persons
rendered congratulations.