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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
DANVILLE'S
WAGE FARMERS
A Small Army of Nearly Three Thousdand
Persons.

Believing that it would prove of in
terest TO its readers The AMERICAN
yesterday set itself about to determine
as nearly as possible what proportion of
our population of S042 is regularly en-
ployed and, incidentally, what sum of
money is paid out as wages in Danville
monthly. Each of the industries was
visited by representative of this paper
and the figures will be found reliable.
The Reading Iron Works leads the
list with eight hundred men employed
Its monthly pay amounts to $33 900.
Howe & Polk, manufacturers of Struc-
tura iron, stands next. The pay roll at
this works varies from three hundred
and ninety men to four hundred. The
monthly pay approximates $12, 500.
Howe & Samuel, who operate the pud-
die mill at the Mahoning plant, have
ninety-fve men on the pay roll, which
monthly foots up to $500.
Curry & Vannan employ seventy men
in their foundry and machine shop.
Their monthly pay approximates $4,000.
The Danville Stove & Manufacturing
company has one hundred and fifteen
men on the pay roll. At least one half
of t his number are moulders, who as a
class make high wages, the average be.
ing, at least, s. per day. The amount
paid out in wages monthly varies with
the season, depending upon whether
the works run six days per week or less.
The average monthly pay during last
year was $4500
Thirty men in this city find employ
ment on the y. l.. q w. railroad, con-
stituting the switch crew, two section
crews, office force and gatemen. They
represent pay roll of 5000.
The Polish Brewery employees twenty
men and pays out about $1,000 per month
in wages.
The pay roll at each of the industries
enumerated does not include the force
of clerks and bookkeepers employed.
The amount paid out in salaries for this
branch of service may safely be estimat-
ed at $1,000 per month.
Summing up we find there are 1880
men on the pay rolls of our leading in
dustries and that the sum total of their
monthly earnings is nearly $4,000.
The Knitting Mill has two hundred
and fifty hands on its pay roll and pays
out $4,000 monthly in wages
nands. +. q. Hartman, proprietor, was
absent yesterday and the amount of the
pay roll could not be learned.
In addition to the above there are a
large number of minor industries which
afford steady and fairly remunerative
employment for both sexes. Bloch &
Benzbach, manufacturers of knee pants,
alone, have pay roll which amounts to
$1,000 monthly. Then there are stores,
printing offices, tailoring establishments
and the like which must not be lost
sight Of The Hospital for the Insane,
which monthly pays out large sum of
money to its employees, is also an i'm
portant factor in Il business life of the
town. The total amount earned month
ly in the Knitting and silk Mills and in
the minor industries of the town may
be put at some $1,000 additional, while
the total number of wage earners en-
ployed swellS up into little army of
nearly 1000.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Ennnral of Rev. Gideon Il. Day,

Notwiths anding the inclement wealth
er on Saturday forenoon last the funer-
al of the late Rev. Gideon II. Day, which
took place at 1890 O'Clock from ST. Pet
er's NJ. f. church, Riverside, was quite
largely attended There vas large
number of Methodist ministers present,
representing widely scattered Localities,
comprised in the Central Pennsylvania
conference, the most of whom in one
way or another took part i'll the SER
vices.
Rev. J. b. Stein of the First Nj. +.
church of Sunbury, announced the
HYMN. Rev. DIR. PennepaCker of Will
Transport, and Rev W. II. Houck OF Mt
Carmel, read the scripture lesson. Rev.
DR.. Frysinger of Bloomsburg, led in pray
er. The principal addresses were made
by Presiding Elder w. w. Evans of Sun
bury, and Rev. DR.. +. j. Gray, Presld-
ent of Dickinson Seminary, Williams
port. Rev. Dr. Silas Swallow, of Harris
burg; Rev. DR.. ID. s. Monroe, of Shamok-
in, also spoke. Rey. DIR. w. |. Steans
pronounced the benediction. Rev. WV.
Evans concluded the services at the
cemetery. Rev. DR.. Swallow, Rev. Dr.
Pennepacker, Rev. DR.. Grey, Rev. J. b.
Stein, Rev. DR.. Monroe, and Rev. A. S.
Baldwin, the latter of Lock Haven, ofli-
ciated as pail bearers. Other clergymen
present were: Rev.J. G. Mumper, OF
Northumberland, Rev. 5. d. Wilson, OF
| Catawissa, Rev. IL. b. Fortner, of Seins,
grove, Rev. w. Il. Whitney, of Blooms
burg, Rev. J. b. Shaver, of WilliamSport,
and Rev. J. A. DeMoyer, OF Northum
! bcrIand
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
The Pavilion Completed.

The large pavilion at Hunters Park
was completed yesterday. Architecture
ally it is something out of the ordinary,
as beautiful as anything that could be
designed, while in point of workman
ship the finished building could not be
surpassed, all of which reflects credit
not only upon the enterprise of the own
er, but also upon the skill and ability OF
the architect and builder. John Brugler
furnished the plans and George Ref
snyder erected the building.
The merry-go-round arrived yester
dav. This is owned by Courson and
Lilly, of Muncy, who with their families
will reside in the Park.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Hiram Sandel's Accident,

County Commissioner Hiram Sandel,
who was injured in a runaway Tuesday
night, drove into this city yesterday
afternoon. Mr. Sandel was hurt quite
badly about the back and yesterday
still suffered considerably from the
effects. He describes his experience as
thrilling in the extreme. The runaway
horse leaped into the buggy with the
driver which caused the vehicle to up
set and threw Mr.. Sandel out. The
county Commissioner lay for a time be
side the road unable to move.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Drove to Snydertown.

A number of Danville people drove to
Snydertown yester lay, where they were
entertained at the home of friend.
In the party were: Misses Lucy BaSSett
and Maize Patterson, Mrs. John Jacobs,
Mrs. T. j. Rogers, Mrs. w. }. Rogers,
Mrs. Jesse zimmerman, Mrs. Latlmere
zimmerman, Mrs Elias Lyon, Mrs.
Henry Divel, Mrs. David Evans and
Mrs. Christian.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Will Enter the Ministry.

G.. w. Kerstetter, former resident of
this city and graduate of our High
school, has been visiting friends in this
locality for several days past. Mr.. Ker-
stetter has just graduated from one Of
the Theological Seminaries of the Re
formed church and accepted an appoint
meut to charge in Illinois. Monday
he left for Weatherly to attend the an
nual meeting of Wyoming Chassis, under
whose jurisdiction he is, where he will
be examined and licensed to preach.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
The Body EXhumed.

The body of Wellington Hartman, kill
ell in collision on Bloom road, was ex-
humed in the Odd Fellows cemetery
Thursday for the purpose of performing
an autopsy. The post mortem examina-
ton was made by DR.. J. Il. Kimerer and
DIR. Curry. The object of the autopsy
was to determine whether death result
ed directly from the injuries sustained
or was due to other causes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Death of a Child.

Lillian, the two year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hill, East Mar
ket street, died yesterday morning at
five o'clock. Death was caused by con
vulsions due to teething. The funeral
will be held from the family residence
on Friday afternoon at ? o'clock. In
terment will take place in the Odd Eel
lows cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Shipping Stoves to Chile.

The Danvile Stove & Manufacturing
company has quite large export trade,
which is constantly increasing. Mon
day the company made shipment of 90
stoves to Valparaiso, Chile, s. A. A for
mer consignment was shipped to Chile
in the "knock down." the plate of the
stoves being packed separately, suitable
for transportation five hundred miles in
the interior on the back of mules
Among foreign shipments recently made
were several to Mexico, Cuba and the
Island of Trinidad.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
In Pursuit of the Fugitives.

The authorities of the Asylum for the
Insane at this place are in pursuit of two
patients, who escaped from that institu'
ton on Sunday last. The fugitves are
reported to have passed through Moores,
burg. Two attendants were in Milton
Tuesday hoping to find some clew oi
them there. The runaways will proba'
bly, be captured and returned to the in
stitution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
CONDENSED NEWS.

House cleaning is about ompleted.
Be liberal with flowers for Memorial
Day.
We seem to have April showers late in
May.
With vacation only few days off the
small boy is happy.
Mail Carrier Charles Peifer is enjoying
a several days vacation this week
Strawberries are down to eating
prices.
Miss Ida Weaver will speak in the Sal
vation Army hall tonight.
A session of argument court will be
held on Friday next.
Erwin Hunter will petition court on
Friday for the appointment Of two con-
stables for duty in his park during the
summer
Pan American stamps were put on
sale at the local post office Fri day
morning. The denominations are l, 9,
4, 5, s and 10 cents.
There are at present very few vacant
houses in Danville which is sure indi-
cation that times are improving in this
vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerst Wish 10 ex-
tend thanks for the assistance OF their
many kind friends and neighbors dur
ing their recent bereavement. Also to
the givers of the magnificent floral de-
signs.
Some fine flowers are to be seen at the
local green houses.
The base ball grounds at Dewitt 3
Park are in good condition.
There are very few idle men in this
city who are in that state because they
cannot get work.
The open air services held under the
auspices Of the Mahoning Presbyterian
G. f. Society at the Green Patch, Sage
burg, will not commence until the first
Tuesday night of June. Kindly note
the date, Tuesday evening. June 4, at
O'Clock.
William Ii. Mauser is building new
residence on Bloom street, near Cherry,
which he will occupy with his family.
Undertaken John Doster is GONZALES
cent after a few weeks illness.
Big shipments of iron are being made
from the mills in this section.
A good many of us are waiting to buy
our shirt waists until we see what the
mail carriers will wear.
Thirty three dollars will pay for six
weeks board and thorough instruction
in music at the Musical college, Free
burg, Snyder county, Pa. Summer
term begins July 19. For catalogue
address Henery b. Meyer, Freeburg,
Pa.
PUBLIC SALE-W c. Flora, Execu-
tor of James Flora, deceased, will ex-
pose to public sale on Tuesday, June IL, i,
valuable lot in Valley township, on the
road leading from Danville to Washing.
tOnville. Lot contains 64 perches, where
on are erected brick dwelling, frame
barn and other out buildings.
Extremes of weather conditions are
the rule rather than the exception. One
year ago il was too dry, now it is too
wet
Many Of the streets about town are
in need of repairs.
Mrs. q. l.. Cromley is i'll at her home,
Grand street.
The tendency to make Memorial day
an athletic field day is growing despite
the protests of those who appreciate the
reason for it's creation.
With few exceptions the farmers have
completed planting corn.
Prospects are fair for heavy wheat
crop in this county.
ID. G. Williams has painted the traI
WORK of the Gun and Rife club at De
Wits Park.
The artesian well at the Reading IroT
Works has now attained depth of All
feet.
Joseph II. Campbell, of Klinesgrove
has been appointed one of the superVis
ors of Rush township, .NorthumberlaDt
county, vice William Scott, resigned.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Change of Time.

A new schedule will 90 into effect on
the Pennsylvania railroad, Sunday, May
2G. After that date persons leaving
South Danville on the 7:l3 a. m. train
will he enabled to reach Philadelphia by
1850 p. ~ There will be stop of half
an hour at Nescopeck Beyond that
point a pullman car will be attached to
the train.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
New Manager.

Henry Ruoff, of Philadelphia, the
new manager of the United Telephone
Companys lines, in this section arrived
in Danville on Wednesday and Is now
in charge of the work. Yesterday tele-
phones were placed in Cromwell Bros
Grocery and Geringer & Hodge 5 Laun-
dry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23

The Crescent base bail club of this
CITY will cross bats with the Turbotviie
team at Washingtonville. A schedule
Of three games had been arranged but
could not be carried out and this one
game will be played on neutral ground
on Saturday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
ASSESSING At
FULL VALUE
Board Of Revision Busy Hearing Appeals
Valuation $2.5OO,00O.

The County Commissioners who as a
board of revision have been hearing APP
peals during the nine days past will CON
clude their sitting today, winding up
with the manufacturing industries. The
triennial assessment this spring has
brought out an unusually large number
of appeals, the assessment for the first
time being made according to full valua-
ton of property. The custom hereto
fore in vogue in the borough was to as.
sess property at onethird of its value
This, it seems, was a questionable pro-
cedure, not at all in accordance with
law.
The borough authorities began to agit-
ate the matter couple of years ago, in
sisting that property be assessed accord
ing to law. This spring, therefore, a
departure was made and property was
assessed at its full value. 1t is this
which has caused the trouble There
are many persons who do not under
stand the situation and fancy that they
are the victims of injustice.
The board of revision has heard ap-
peal after appeal. The best, however,
that they can do, is to see to it that all
are treated equally, and that no prop
erty is raised to value beyond what
it would bring at bona fide sale.
The present assessment raises the
borough valuation from a trihe over
SS0O,0OO to 100000, which gives the
borough borrowing power three times
as great before. The borough will now
be in position to increase its indebted
ness and enter upon a system of I'M
provements whether it be to sewer the
town or establish an electric light plant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
To The Trade.

We have just arranged with B. K.
hoemaker, of Danville to Handle our
line of Pure Medicinal Rye and Malt
Whiskies. We Guarantee their Purity
Rochester Distilling Co.
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
Mr., Wilson Will Preach in Washingtonville

Raymond Ii. Wilson who has been a
student at the Princeton Theological
Seminary the past winter will supply
the pulpit in the Washingtonville Pres
byterian church during the summer. Mr..
Wilson officiated last SUNDAY evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
FOOTBRIDCE FOR
MAHONING CREEK
Proceedings of the Borough Council Friday
Night.

The borough council held its regular
semi-monthly meeting Friday night The
following members responded to the rol
call: Kemmer, Dougherty, Goldsmith
Davis, M. d. l.. Sechler, Fetterman,
Jones, George Sechler, Vastine and Glib
son.
The following petition bearing some
| fifty signatures was presented to council:
1--WE the undersigned citizens resid-
| ing on West Mahoning street respectful
ly petition that council have girder
crossing Mahoning creek near Chestnut
street replaced across the stream, as this
is used as foot bridge and is a great
convenience to the citizens residing in
that part of the town."
On motion of Mr.. Davis it was order
ed that the borough erect foot bridge
at the point referred to, the cost not to
exceed twenty dollars.
The resolution adopted by the Board
of Health at its meeting Monday night
asking the canal company to permit
stream of water to flow through the can
al was read before council and on mo-
tion was adopted by that body. 1t was
decided to forward The resolution to !.
q. Wistar, of Philadelphia, President of
the Pennsylvania canal company.
On motion of Mr. Fetterman it was
ordered that City Hall be given its an
nual spring cleaning
On motion of Mr.. NaStine it was or
dered that the Supervisor of Mahoning
township be requested to repair one half
of the road leading along the Presby-
terian burying ground to the Episcopal
and Jewish cemeteries, the borough
having already completed its half of the
work
The custodianship of the fund for the
relief OF disabled tiremen again came up
for consideration. Borough Solicitor K.
:. zimmerman, who was present, stated
that after investigation he was convinc-
ed that having organized relief associa.
ton the fremen themselves were the
proper custodians of the fund. On mo-
tion the borough solicitor was requested
to draw up an ordinance authorizing
the borough treasurer to transfer to the
Firemen's Relief Association the money
paid over by the State.
The mooted subject of municipal light, |
which for some time past has lain in the |
back ground, was brought to the front |
Friday. Mr.. Vastine offered a resolu-
ton to the effect that the Water Com
the unoccupied room at the Water
Works to the borough, fixing rental
for the same, the object being to occupy |
it with machinery for the purpose of |
electric light. The men,
bers were very slow to take action until |
they were assured that it was merely
preliminary move and did not commit
the members to municipal light. The
motion carried on yea and nay vote.
The following bills were approved for
payment:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23
DANIEL EDWARDS
DIES SUDDENLY
"ealthiest Individual Coal Operator in the
Anthracite Region.

A telegram was received in this civ
saturday forenoon last announcing the
death of Daniel Edwards at Kingston.
which occurred early that morning of
heart disease. The news was a great
surprise here, as Mr.. Edwards was not
known to have been in feeble health.
lie was at his desk as usual on Friday
and death came suddenly and with but
little warning.
Mr.. Edwards was rs years of age. He
was president of the Kingston Coal
Company and one of the richest indivi-
dual coal operators in the Anthracite
region, his wealth being estimated at
nearly four million of dollars. He was
native of Wales, but emigrated to this
country when young man. He resided
IN Danville for many years working in
the ore mines for the firm of Waterman
* Beaver. He had good bit of natural
ability and sound practical knowledge
of mining, which he turned to verv
good account. 1t was through his efforts
that coal company was formed and an
option secured on the coal rights at
Kingston, which resulted in his own
tine fortune and enriched several others.
Mrs. Edwards died on the 18th of
April last and was buried in the Epis-
copal cemetery, this city. 1t was little
dreamed that Mr.. Edwards would fol-
low his wife so soon Three daughters
survive: Mrs. Walter Clark Teter, of
New York; Mrs. Newell and Mrs. Cob
lergh, of Kingston.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-23

The remains of the late Daniel Ed
wards were consigned to their last rest
ing place in grave by the side of his
wife In the Episcopal cemetery Tues
day afternoon. The 12:47 d. L. & w.
passenger train, which brought the re-
mains from Kingston, contained two
special cars occupied by the funeral
party. In addition to the relatives
there were many prominent persons in
the party, including w. X. Storrs of
Scranton; w. B. Chamberlin and f.
w. Dwight, of Philadelphia and David
lsaacs OF Plymouth, who held a posi-
ton as Superintendent under Mr.. Ed
wards for a period of twenty-seven
years.
Awaiting the arrival of the train was
large rRFeeJn JnInspeih 9arnd fan~ watched his up
ward career with interest. Prominent
in the assemblage were some thirty Free
MasOns, members of the two local lodges
of the order. Mr.. Edwards was a men,
Der of Danville Lodge, No. 224 f. & AN.
having been initiated in 1867. In COM
pliance with request the members of the
craft were present in body to perform
the burial service of the order.
The pail bearers were Walter Clark
Teter, I. L. Newell, B. j. Cobleigh,
William Edwards, Gwillyn Edwards,
and Morgan D. Rosser, sons.in-law and
nephews of the deceased.
Among the cIergymen present were:
Rev. DR.. T. G. Edwards, of Kingston,
who conducted the services; Rev. ]. ID.
Cook, of Remove, and Rev. Ferdinand
Won Krug, of Kingston.
The grave was of the stone burial
vault type. The coffin was an elegant
one of antique oak with old iron trim
mings The flowers were very beautiful
In the collection were many that were
rare and costly especially large wreath
of orchids, which attracted much atten-
ton. The impressive ceremony of the
Freemasons was performed, after which
Rev. DIR. Edwards concluded the service
at the grave.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-17
TOO FUNNY FOR HER.
an Otherwise Exemplary Hus-
band in Div Orce Court.

Mrs. Myra Trumbull, of Gainestown,
Fla, asked the courts for a divorce
from her husband, John T. Trumbul,
on the grounds that John was prac-
tical joker. Mrs. Trumbull said that
John never fiirted with chorus girls,
or staid out late al night, or drank
until friends carried him home, or
chased her with a stove poker. John
was always a good ana faithful help
meet, except that he thought it was
funny to put cold clammy frogs in his
wife's bed and put castor oil in the
chocolate cake that she took to a
church picnic.
John was so playful that he thought
it real good fun when he put bucket
half full of water over the door when
his wife expected company, and he
thought it was the greatest joke he
The Washington bee., 1901-08-17

BEEN deputy sheriff under all admin
istrations in YaFapai county for 20
yeaTs-a fearless and efficient officer.
Richard BOscha is small for boy Of
II. He has black hair and eyes and a
look of great intelligence. He came
to Phoenix recently bringing the 10
year-Old son of a county official who
had become infatuated with the Coon
town 400 and ran away with it. Young
Boscha was asked if the young man
was glad 20 go back. NO he said,
she didn't want to come, but there was
no way out of it for him" Another
boy, the stepson Of a well-knOwn resi-
dent Of Phoenix, also ran away with
the show. He was with it al Congress,
but has not been apprehended. The
boys were TO get one dollar a day and
board. Their part in the perform
ance was assistants in the erection ot
the tent. The next stopping place after
Congress the boys understood TO be
was Denver.
Young Mr.. Boscha first came into
prominence about year ago by the
arrest of a Mexican for whom the Off
GERS had been looking for some time.
He and another Mexican had fought =
duel intended TO be de; Iy, for the
favor of a senorita. One of them was
wounded and the other left the eoun-
try. Some months afterward his
little boy, then only 13 years old, found
the duelist, and at the point Of gun
took him into camp.
The Washington bee., 1901-08-17

sPa Then Prof McEresh Corvallis suggested
Dult out
Tune and the heavy sacks which
reeng The suggestion adopted
and cloth from clothes sled
cfresh
Whe the other of the propelled the
Netresh IN sitting position cung while
pulled The
seen the @ could stand the
fFo cLeSh
posed TO make himself human oboggan, hold
while he stretched on and strapped to the plank attempt
As there was no other chance the
Prof McEfresh
pound TO The board ropes were rugged that he might have
toboggan awsOn
down o to body.
The other toboggan Of steep gave il
shove and the and girl shot
he
The like a
worked the girl until the
Then carried Mama
took the girl in charge
hot
her lips until CONSEQUENCES returned Later
summoned and to-day Miss a"on IS rapidly recovering
experience