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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Death of John Clifford.

John Clifford, for many years a resi-
dent of this city, died at Sharon, this
State, on Sunday. The deceased left
Danville for Sharon in 1870, residing
there until last spring, when his wife
died. During last summer he was res
ident of this city aud he purposed max
ing Danvile his home in the future.
About three weeks ago he left for a
short visit to Sharon for the purpose
of disposing of some real estate he own
ed there. A telegram, yesterday, brought
the news of his death, which proved
quite shock 20 his relatives and
friends in this city. The remains will be
brought TO Danville for burial
The deceased was 20 years of age. lie
died chidless, but is survived by TIVE
sisters in this place: Mrs. Mary Gala.
CHER and Mrs. James Welsh.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
ShonIder Protection.

In the steel curb shoulder protection
which now forms a part Of the equip
mcnt of almost all cavalry the troops
have 4 permanent reminder of one or
the most exciting adventures which be
fell Sir George Luck, the lieutenant
general commanding the Bengal forces.
During the Afghan operations of 1878
to 1880 he took his regiment, the F1f-
tecnth lusSarS. up to Kandahar and en-
cOuntcrcd at Takht-i-Pul strong body
Of hillmen led by Afghan SOwars, who
made things pretty warm for him for a
few minutes. In the hand to hand
fighting he became engaged with gi'
gantic Pathan. who broke down his
guard and would have cloven him from
shoulder to belt but that his wife had
sewed on his shoulders in the lining OF
his trnlc couple Of steel curb chains
one Of which broke The force of the
slash.
The incident 50 impressed the mill
tary authorities IN India that what Is
now known - The Luck or lucky
shoulder curb was soon afterward in
rodncrd-aIiljt"rY Mail
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Cnnlinr n British Visitor.

A big British battleship coming here
to attend a patriotic function of some
kind on the invitation of our govern
ment ran short of coal. and Uncle Sam,
as host, agreed to fill her bunkers free
of charge. This courtesy was done
through the medium Of Jersey City
merchant. who supplied fine furnace
coal worth from So TO 81 ton and
presented his bill to the English cap
tain "Send it TO the navy depart
ment," said the latter, and to Washing
ton it went, to be returned by the next
mail with a memorandum attached
saying that an error had been made
in the charge, the government CON
tract calling for coal at So a ton" And
that is all the smart Jerseyite ever re-
ceived.-New York Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
High School Literary Societies.

The two literary societies of the IL oh
school held their regular semi-monrhlv
meeting Frida afternoon. Fol ow
ing is the program Of the Lincoln
society:
Piano solo, Miss Cousart. Recitation,
Miss Cromwell. Defamation, Mr.
Esterbrook Piano solo, Miss Hooley.
Recitation, Miss Sweisfort. Decama-
ton. Mr.. Moore. Piano solo, Miss Divel.
Subject of debate: Resolved, That
Circumstances Justify the Departure
from Truth"
Affirmatiye-Mr. Lunger, Miss Miller,
and Mr.. McHenry.
Negative-Miss Fry, Miss Cromwell
and Mr.. Magill.
Decision was rendered in favor of the
affirmative.
Reading of the society newspaper by
Mr.. Watkins.
Report of the critic by Mrs Coulter.
The program of the Garfield society
follows:
Recitation, Miss klase. Declama-
ton, Mr. Mottern.
Debate: Resolved, That President
Roosevelt did Right in Entertaining Mr..
Booker Washington at the White House.
Affirmative, Mr. Gross and Mr. KEN
mer
Negative-Miss Smul', Mr.. Lenlger
and Miss Daniels.
Judges-Miss Rifle, Miss Unger and
Mr. German.
Decision was rendered in favor of the
negative.
Recitation, Miss Vastine. Declama.
ton, Mr. Lunger. Reading of the society
r.npr NV Miss IiDDpr
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
EASILY UNDERSTOOD.
The Close Sympathetic Connection Between
the Nervous And Digestive System Ac-
Oonnts for Much Debility.

The gre@ influence the nerves have
over digestion is noted in case of sudden
shock or fright No matter how keen
the appetite it disappears. Nerve Force
practically controls digestion in the pro
duction of gastric juice. When Nerve
Force is lacking digestion is usually i'm
paired-thats why DR.. 4. W. Chase 5
Nerve Pills restore from SO many stom-
ach troubles they restore Nerve Force.
Mrs. NJ. Fields of No. lbs Pine street
Danville Pa, says" II have been both
cred a good deal for some time with a
nervous Indigestion and was feeling
poorly generally did not rest well
and had frequent nervous headaches. |
got some of DR.. A. W. Chase's Nerve
Pills at Gosh Drug Store and used
them aud felt that | received a very de-
cided benefit. | rested better and felt
toned up and better generally
DR. A. w Chase Nerve Pills are
sold at SOC. a box at dealers or DR.. \.
W. Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo n \.
See that portrait and signature Of \.
w. Chase, NJ. d. are on every package.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

The Druses sometimes divorce their
wives for apparently the most trivial
causes. Thus a man named Soleiman
Attala had vie. Isbakyeh. The wo-
man frequently worked for US, and on
several occasions | had to complain
that she talked too much and worked
TOO little. At length | was obliged to
tell Soleiman that owing TO his wife's
laziness | could employ her no longer.
Shortly aftcrward | went to England.
On my return after couple Of
months absence l was surprised to
find that SoIeman had divorced Isbah-
yeh and had already married another
woman. On inquiring from him the
cause of this he replied, Your honor
told me that you would not employ my
wife again, so l thought | would get
rid cf her and marry another woman
whom you would employ. Black
woods Magazine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
To the Public.

Allow me to say a few words in praise
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy. / had
a very severe cough and cold and feared
would get pneumonia, but after taking
the second dose of this medicine / felt
better, three bottles Of it cured my cold
and the pains in my chest disappeared
entirely. | am most respectfully yours
for health. RALPHS. MEYERS, "a Thirty
seventh St, Wheeling, w. Va. For
sale by Paules & Go.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 1901.

at ten O'Clock in the forenoon If the said day,
the following described premises, being the
real estate ia said partition proceedings men
toned and included, viz: all that certain mes
suage, tenemeI an tract of land, situate in
the First Ward of the Borough OF Danyille, in
the Ounty of Montour and state of Pennsyl-
yania bounded and described as follows, viz
Beginning AT point in line of land OF Read
ing Iron Company then e along the same
North forty-three degrees East thirty-two and
four tenths feet TO point, thence along the
North Thirty five and three fourth degrees
East one hundred and thirty-tive and five
tenths feet 10 the South bank of the Pennsyl-
vania cana, thence along the said canal
North forty-eight degrees West ninety f1Ve
feet to "A corner of the lot formerly belonging
to Peter Badly. thence along the said last men
toned lot and alley South thirty-two and one
half degrees West sixty-eight feet TO a corner
thence along said alley North fifty-seven &C.
grees West twenty-fOur feet to another alley,
thence along said last me- toned alley South
thirty two and one half degrees West one hun
dred and twenty-five and five tenths feet 10 a
point in said alley, thence along said last
mentioned alley North fifty seven degrees
East ten and twenty-five one hundredths feet
TO a corner of lot of NJ l.. Shindel, thence
along said last mentioned lot North eighty
four degrees forty minutes East thirty three
feet TO point, thence along said last mention
ed lot South fiji ythree degrees East slNty-two
and seven tenths feet TO the place OF begin
ming, with the sand whereupon
are erected a
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Wooden Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. George Gething, Vine
street, celebrated their wooden wedding
Saturday night. Many beautiful pres
ents were received. The following were
present: Rev. DIR. NJ L. Shindel, wife
and daughter Susan, William Fox and
wife, Calvin Kline and wife, Harry Mar
shall and wife, John Fox, and family,
Edgar Rank and family, George Fox,
Miss Gertrude Fox, Mrs. Elizabeth
Gething Miss Maggie Gething, Neal,
Thomas and James Gething, Uriah
Grove and wife, Misses Ida Wall and
Lizzie Horton, Arthur Gething and
Mrs. Annie Quinn, the latter Of Column
bia Refreshments were served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

so you're going to marry Mike"
said the mistress inquiringly.
"Yis. mum"
Are you sure you are not making a
mistaken"
We'll" returned the cook thoughtful
Iy, hes not the best man in the world,
to be sure, but if l lave him go how
kin | be sure of gittin' another wanf
I've been thtnkin' about it, an it looks
to me like i;'S right an proper TO take
what yc kin git when ye kin git it.
Them that holds off for the big prize
has been known to lose the little vans.
| think I'll take Mike."-Chicago Post.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
A NonRoIfer'- Opinion of Golf

Imagine a great fat creature who
ought to wear a turban and long
black robe to hide his grossness whack-
Ing a little white ball for miles and
miles with a perfect surgery Of instru-
ments, whacking it either with baby
lsh solemuity or a childish rage, as
luck may have decided, and inciden-
tally training an innocent eyed little
hoy to swear and be tip hunting
.oafer. Tuat's golf.-H r. w. Wells
Ia Pearsou's Magazine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
They Were Not Indiana.

1t is said that when the first Chinese
came to California the Indians were
very curious about them. A dispute
arose among some of them as to what
country the strangers might hail from
and whether or not they We're Indians
The Indians, wise as the Puritans OF
old, decided to apply the water test
If the accused swan, they were
witches; if they drowned. they were
innocent
one day a party of Indians met 4
party Of Cinnamon approaching "A lit
tie stream. The strangers approached
the bridge and started across. The In
dians too, filed across and, meeting
the Cinnamon in midstrcam, pushed
two OF them into the angry, spooming
current below. The test was conclu-
siyc They could not swim They
were not Indians.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
How s This z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward FOR
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
HALLS Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & co.
We the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
ions and financially able 10 carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o. WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c. per bottle. lSold by all drug
gists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Jumned on a Ten Penny Nail.

The little daughter Of Mr. J. \. Pow
ell Jumped ON an inverted rake made Of
ten penny nails, and thrust one nail
entirely through her foot and a second
one half way through. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm was promptly applied and
five minutes later the pain had disap-
peared and no more suffering was eX
perienced. In three days the child was
wearing her shoe as usual and with alb
solutely no discomfort Mr.. Powell is
a we'll known merchant of Forkland,
Va. Pain Balm is an antiseptic and
heals such injuries without maturation
and in third the time required by
the usual treatment For sale by Paules
& Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
TO
SCHENECTADY, n. Y,

Ensign and Mrs Young of the Saliva
ton Army Yesterday received their ap,
pointment from the New York head.
quarters During the next year they
will he located in Schnectady, y. y.
They will be sucreeded III this city by
Ensign and Mrs. Richardson, who have
been located at jamestown, \. y.
Ensign and Mrs Young will stay in
DanviI.e another week to rest up aud tc
welcome the incoming officers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
PUBLIC SALE
--OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE +!

In parttio N in the Court of Common Pleas
of NIontour dOunIy at the suit of Villa M J.
Baldy, AIiehee of Clarence c. Huber, deceased
Dewitt {. Jones, Junior, and Car lie Jones,
his wife, in right of said wife, Robert ;. Har-
Ian, and Josephine Harlan, his wife, in right
of said " ife, Plaintiffs, and Dewitt c. Jones,
Junior, Administrator b. n. of samuel HUI
ber, deceased, Jerry :. Huber, Administrator
OF Ellen Huber. de eased, Agnes V. Baker,
widow of William ;. Baker, deceased, William
H. Huber and Cordela Huber, his wife, Jerry
;. Huber and Hannah Huber, his wife. Henry
j. Crossley alnd Ella trOsSley his wife,tn right
of said wife, Defendants.
No. :, Jane I, rm, 1901.
In pursuance of an order OF the Court OF
Common Pleas of Montour County, the un-
dersigned will expose to public sale, upon the
premises, situate in the First Ward of the Bor
ougn of Danville, in the County of Montour ,
and State of. PENNSYLVANIA, on
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Catherine de- MeIipI.

Catherine de- Medici of France was
a tall. dignitied woman of striking per-
sonal appearance. Her manner was Of
ten cold and repulsive, her language
naughty. She was never popular or
well liked. Her features were regular,
and the chief merit of her countenance
was full black eye that seemed to
fascinate those on whom she looked.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
No Rebate.

When Adclina Patti visited Madrid
one time in company with her husband,
Signor Nicolini who thought himself Il
tenor singer. there was an effort to en-
gage the noted artist for an especial
occasion. The opera director asked:
How much will you charge US if you
and your honored husband appear on
this occasion for one night"
Ten thousand francs. sir"
"And how much if you come without
the signor, madame"
"Teu thousand francs"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

Last winter an infant child of mine
had Group in a violent form, says Elder
John w. Rogers, Christian Evange-
list, Filley, Mo. Il gave her few doses
of Chamberlain 8 Cough remedy and in
a short time all danger was past and
she recovered This remedy not only
cures Group, but when given as soon as
the first symptoms appear, will prevent
the attack 1t contains no opium or
other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to baby as to an
adult. For sale by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Entertained at Kaseville.

A hacklo of young people from this
city were pleasantly entertained at the
home of Joseph Churm, kaseville, Mon
day evening. Those in the party were:
Misses Martha and Druce Carodiskey,
Nell Schick, Annie and Lulu Klase,
Lillian Birks, Mary Smith, William
Bower, Samuel Hoffner, Dallas Reppert,
Frank Aten aud Harry Rupp. Refresh
ments were served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
preoccupation-

"Why DO you speak so slightingly
of that eminent scientist|
81 didn't mean to speak slightingly
of him." answered the young man with
the striped shirt front, but it does
seem peculiar to me that man who
knows just when the next comet will
arrive and just how far it is to the
moon should be so utterly ignorant
when it comes 10 a question of when
it's time for dinner or what train to
take to get 10 the nearest town."-Bos-
ton Traveller
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
CONVINCING PROOF.
The Average Danville Citizen Must Accept
the Following Proof.

The great Sir Isaac Newton one of
the most profound reasoners the world
ever produced, once cut large hole in
a board fence to allow favOrite cat
access to two gardens, and cut small
er hole to allow her kitten to follow her
The weakness manifested in Sir Isaac ;
action was due to want of thought. Any
reader who mentally debates the proof
offered here about Doans Kidney Pills
and arrives at any other conclusion
than that stated in this citizens state
ment. is as short of reasoning powers as
the philosopher when he turned carpen-
ter.
Mr.. w. c. Richard Grocer living
Cor. Iron and Third Street, Blooms
burg. SAYS u was taken uddenly with
stitches in my back which were so ex-
cruciating, that ! almost fell to the
ground | was confined TO my bed
! for over a week and the pain was 80 in
tense Icould not rise without assistance.
Doan ; Kidney Pills came to my atten-
tion and | took a course Of the treat
ment. 1t cure me. -
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cts.
/ Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the L. 5.
Remember the name Doans and take
. no auhltitufe
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Jungle Talk.

Hello! Where are you going?" cried
the lion as the fleet footed stag dashed
by him.
"Oh. I'm just travelling for my health"
painted the stag. "Why do you askF
MY friend the tiger invited me TO
participate in a stag dinner party to-
day, and | was wondering if you were
the ty"-PhiladeIphia Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

All who use Atomizers in treating nasal
catarrh will get the best results from
Elys Liquid Cream Balm. Price in
Guiding spraying tube, 75 cts Sold by
druggists or mailed by Ely Bros, 56
Warren St n Y.
New Orleans; Sept. /, 1901
Messrs. ELY BROS. i sold two bot
ties of your Liquid Cream Balm to a
cutosmer, VIM Lamberton, 14l5 De
lachaise St, New Orleans, he has used
the two bottles, giving him wonderful
and most satisfactory results
GEO w MCDUFF Pharmacist
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Kellar.

Magician Kellar, who will appear at
the Opera House on Tuesday evening
has an illusion in his entertainment this
season that is particularly mystifying.
He causes the physical body of pretty
girl locked securely in hugh cage, to
instantly disappear and to reappear as
suddenly in aremote corner Of the stage
and few seconds later when he has
again secured her in the cage transforms
her into six-foot soldier in full regi-
mentals. All Of his Oriental illusions
are equally mysterious and bewildering,
and all are presented upon a fully
lighted stage. His entire program as
presented in Boston and other leading
cities will be given here.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

To make good tea and coffee the wa
ter should be taken at the first bubble.
Remember continued boiling causes the
water to part with its gases and be
come fiat This is the cause Of much
bad tea and coffee.-Ladies' Home Jour.
nal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
COMMU NICATIOSS.

AN communications sent to the AMEEI-
CAS- for publication must be signed by
the writer, and communications not so
signed will be rejected.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

IF you'll split some wood, I'll give
you n good meal" said the lady of the
house.
Excuse me. madam" haughtily re-
turned the wanderer. Il never begin
breakfast with Il chop"-Philadelphia
Record
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
IN THE ORPHANS COURT OF MON
TOUR COUNTY.

IN THE ORPHANS COURT OF MON
TOUR COUNTY.
In Re Partition Of the Real Estate OF
Jane Robbins, late of the Township
of Liberty, County of Montour and
Stase of Pennsylvania, Deceased.
The undersigned, appointed by the afore-
said Court Auditor to make distribution OF
the sum in Court, remaining after paying the
costs and expenses, being the purchase-mon-
ey Of the real estate Of the said decedent al
lOtted to Clinton Robbins will sit for the
purpose of disCharging the duties OF his APP
pointment AT his Law Offices. No. 106 Mill
Street in the Borough of Danyille. Pennsyl-
yania, on Friday, Nov 10, 1901, AT 10
o'clock in the forenoon OF the said day, where
and when all persons having any claims
against the said fund are requested and re-
quired TO present and prove the same or be
debarred from thereafter coming in upon the
said fund.
EDWARD SAYRE GEARHART,
Danville. Pa, Oct. ., 1901. Auditor
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
A LIBERAL OFFER.

The undersigned will give free sam
pie of Chamberlain = Stomach and Liver
Tablets to any one wanting reliable
remedy for disorders of the stomach,
biliousness or constipation. This is a
new remedy and a good one. For sale
by Panles & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
TO the Best Of Her knowledge.

A lady was looking for her husband
and inquired anxiously of housemaid,
do you happen to know anything OF
your masters whereabouts"
I'm not sure, num-" replied the
carefuI domestic, but | think they're
10 the wash "-Pathiinder.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
prenarad For the Worst

'Yes; Briscom's wife insists on run
ming their auto"
Il noticed the fact when they passed
But why does Briscom sit in thai
cramped up position"
Hes all braced for a hasty jump
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
A Breezy Time.

The next attraction at the Opera
House will be Fitz & Webster's newest
"A Breezy Time The adjective that
is included in the title of the farce com.
edy, "A Breezy Time fifty indicates
the nature Of the production.
1t has been the purpose Of the author
to make the performance breezy; simply
refreshing enough to revive jaded minds,
and not cause the mind to sit in draft
so to speak. The Company includes q
of the cleverest farceurs in the profes
sion, each having been selected to eX
actly fit the role he or she may be cast
for
Carl Liz Of this cIty, visited friends il
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

II feel as if | should fly to pieces ~
How often those words are on a wom-
ans lips They express to the uttermost
the nerve racked condition of the body,
which makes life a daily martyrdom.
If this condition had come suddenly
il would have been unbearable But
transition was gradual A little more
strain each day ON the nerves A
little more drain each day of the vitality.
ANY woman would be glad to be rid of
such condition Every woman tries
to be rid of it. Thousands Of such wom-
en- have been cured by DR. Pierce's treat
ment with his Favorite Prescription
when local doctors had entirely failed TO
cure.
"Favorite Prescription contains no
opium. cocaine or other narcotric
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Her Age.

Judge-How old are you, madam?
Witness (hesitatngly)-I am-that
is, /
Judge-Out with it! The longer you
wait the older you will grow
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
Why lie Never AttainH Her Ideal.

Why lie Never AttainI Her Ideal.
A man who is earning the living for a
family doesn have time TO live up to
his wife's ideals. and by the time he
has made his money he is too old and
wants TO be comfortable. - Atchison
Nanl Globe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

The Nile is noted for the variety Of
its fish. An expedition sent by the
British museum brought home 200
specimens.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07

Railways use up over 100000 tons
of steel year, almost half the worlds
product.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-07
DECREE OF COTRT.

And now sept 2sth, 1901, the within petit
tiOn read and considered and II further ap-
pearing that the Return of Inquest in this case
has been confirmed absolutely the Court gran
a Rule on alIiparties interested in this case TO
appear in optn Court OIL the twenty-third day
Of December 1901, at , o'clock in the afternoon
of the said gay TO accept or refuse the real es-
tate mentioned in the said writ at the apprais
ed value thereof, or make bid on the same or
show cause why the same should not be sold
on their refusal to do so.
BY the Court.
Certified from the records at Danville, Pa.
this twenty-eighth day of Sept. 1901.
u. c MILLER, PIothonotaTy.
NJ. BRECKBILL. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Danville, Pa, Oct y, 1901.
WM. J. BhLDY,
EDwAR1 ;. GEARHART, Counsel.