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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Royal Arcanum Union Picnic.

The Royal Arcanum Picnic AssOcia-
ton of this district held its meeting on
Monday at the Central Hotel, Sunbury.
The Councils in the district were well
represented.
1t was decided to hold the annual pic
mic at Island Park, near Sunbury, We'd
nesday, August 14th. This beautiful
park is well known and centrally Iocat-
ed. / is confidently expected that not
less than three thousand people will be
in attendance. The 18th Regiment band
will furnish the music. 1t is probable
that Supreme Regent, Joseph A. Langtitt
will be present and give a short address,
No lengthy speeches will be tolerated.
Provision will be made for series of
athletic sports, games and contests,
which heretofore have proved exciting
and interesting. An excellent dinner
can be secured Oh the grounds for 80
cents.
The Picnic Association is composed of
Councils at Muncy, Watsontown, Mil
ton, Lewisburg, Sunbury, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Berwick, Bloomsburg and Dan
vile and represent many of the best
people Of their respective towns The
location of the picnic grounds is especial
ly favorable for large attendance from
this section, The train service is excell-
ent. Further information will be given
by posters.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
FELL INTO
A CISTERN
Richard Butler's Close Call Friday Night
Last.

Richard Butler, the II -year-oId son of
Lawrence Butler, Sidler Hill, narrowly
escaped death by drowning in a deep
cistern about half past nine o'clock on
Friday night last. A trap door on the
floor had been left open and as the little
fellow was walking over the spot in the
darkness he fell into the cistern sinking
III eight feet Of water. AS he fell he gave
a scream, which was heard by his moth
er. Mr.. Butler had retired, but he was
quickly aroused by his wife. lie flew TO
the cistern but before his arrival Master
Richard had already sunk and reappear-
ed on the surface.
The Cistern is fourteen feet deep.
There was no ladder, no rope, or any
thing at hand by which a rescue might
be effected. Time was very precious.
Without hesitating a moment Mr.. But
Ter, who as is well known is of strong
athletic build, dropped down through
the trap door, supporting his weight by
grasping the floor over head. Thus
hanging his feet very nearly touched
the water in which his son was strug-
Cling. The little fellow directed by his
father clutched the latter's feet and
thus kept himself from sinking.
Meanwhile Mrs. Butler aroused the
neighbOrs who rescued father and son.
Mr.. Butler was very nearly exhausted
and could not have kept his hold much
longer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
OLD TIMERS I
VS., MONTGOMERY
A Score of Seven to Six in Favor of Dan
vile.

The cold Timers" scored another vic.
tory at DeWitt's Park yesterday after.
noon, their antagonists being the much
exploited Montgomery nine. As our
team was up against one of the strong
est teams in the country so the game
possessed an interest unequalled by anv
contest this season and the victory won
carried with 1t an additional honor. The
Montgomery team is made up mostly of
college boys, kilmer, the catcher, until
recently playing with the Bloomsbury
Normal club. They are a good natured
gentlemanly set of fellows, who took
their defeat gracefully, Notwithstanding
taat they claimed an unjust decision in
the eight inning.
The features of the game were the
work of Buck in left field and the play
ing of Watts at third base.
At the end of the eighth inning the
score stood to 6. Montgomery failed
to score in their half of the ninth. Mart
In went to first base on balls. Gosh hit
to short, which forced Martin out at
second. Yeniek took first, being struck
by pitched ball, which put Gosh on
second. With Gosh on second and Yer
rick on first Ross, made three base hit,
bringing in the two men and winning
the game.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Removed 70 HOsnital.

Miss Carrie Derr, who was injured
about the spine in fall from a cherry
tree some three weeks ago, was taken to
the German Hospital, Philadelphia,
Tuesday, by DR.. 5. y. Thompson. The
unfortunate girl since the accident has
lain practically helpless, her lower limbs
especially, being partially paralyzed and
without feeling. There are very grave
fears that her back is broken or injured
in such away as to render her cripple
for life Soon after the accident she
was placed in a plaster of Paris Jacket.
The first jacket placed upon her was
not a success which made it necessary
for her TO submit to the ordeal a sec
ond time. She is unable to move with
out the most agonizing pain.
At the hospital she will undergo an
operation to determine the exact nature
of the injury. If her back is not brok-
en- it is believed that she can be relieved
even if permanent cure is not effected.
She was removed to Philadelphia on a
cot. Mrs. Hunter Ickes and Miss Mary
Mitchell accompanied her.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Hose Tested and Condemned,

The Fire committee of council Monday
evening tested five hundred feet of the
Friendship Fire company'S hose, which
has been in service for seventeen years.
But three sections were found fit for
use. 1t is not often that cotton hose of
this sort can be used longer than ten
or eleven years.
The Committee on Fire was empowered
by council at It's last meeting to make a
selection and purchase hose Immediate
ly. The committee held aurc.Iug Mon
day afternoon but was divided on Il
choice between Fire King and Eureka
hose, represented respectively by Curry
& Nannan and Welliyer Hardware com
pamy. Purchasing, therefore, was post
poned until the next meeting of council
when the matter will come up before
the full body.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Lovers of Green Apples.

Our policemen were KEPT u, "a =
day chasing fruit thieves. The officers
during the afternoon were wanted in
every part of town at pretty much the
same time. The offenders are alfgrown
boys who are not willing to wait until
the apples are ripe, but invade the back
yards, breaking down the fences and
carrying away the green fruit. Officer
Voris has list of names, which he has
secured at the expense of considerable
effort and the first thing some Of the
youthful marauders know they will be
in the tolls of the law.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Elmer Banner Hanged.

Elmer +. Barner was hanged Tues
day morning in the yard of the Dauphin
county Jail for the murder of his broth
er-in-law, Isaac Miller near Halifax a
year and a half ago. The execution was
Witnessed by fully eight hundred people
Death was caused by strangulation.
Fully five thousand people filled the
streets around the prison and court
house and clamored for admission, but
from the vast assemblage not one ord
of sympathy or regret was heard for the
doomed man.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Awaiting Arrival of Lumber.

Every one interested in the Reading
Iron works, this city,is anxiously await
ing the arrival of lumber, which, it is
understood, will be the signal for en-
ploying Il large number of carpenters
and entering upon the work of rebuild
ing in way that will ensure its speedy
completion.
The debris has been cleared away and
the site is ready for the new structure.
Many of the employees feel the loss of
time very keenIy and no one is more
anxious than they that the new build
ing should be under way. Business in
general feels the effect of the dmin-
i,Eed pay and will be much benefited
when the whole plant is again in opera
ton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
a Singular Incident,

A singular incident occurred Tuesday
afternoon as Expressman Horace Ben.
nett was returning from the 2:2l Penn
syivania train. When about halfway
across the river bridge he was startled
bv report as of pistol so near his
mead as to cause his ears to ring. No
one with revolver was in sight. The
affair seemed 50 mysterious that Mr..
Bennett stopped to make an investiga-
ton, in which he was Joined by several
other persons who were driving through
the bridge.
After a short search flattened cart
ridge was found lying on the floor where
the wheel had passed, the plank at the
same spot being burned with powder.
This solved the mystery. Some one had
dropped the cartridge, which was struck
BY the wheel of the express wagon.
Some one might have been hurt, assum-
ing that the cartridge was loaded one,
as the bus filled with people was i'm
mediately behind the express wagon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Camping at Roaring Greek.

A number of people left town Mon
day for a weeks outing at Roaring
Creek. Those in the party were: Misses
Bertha Welliver, Rebecca Hess, Maggie
Breck bill, Rebecca Titley, Walter Rus
sci, Thomas Murray, Thomas Evans,
Grant Sewers, Watkin Evans, David
Sechler, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lon
genberger, of this city, and Miss Cleaver
of Uowcllvile.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
SCHOOL BOARD
IN SESSION
Will Make Another Assessment of the Third
Ward

The school board held a regular meet
ing Monday night There was but little
business on hand and the session was a
short one. The following directors re-
sponded to roll call: Orth, Fischer,
Burger Green, Werkheiser, Keefer,
Fenstermacher, Curry, Byerly and
| Harpel.
The contract for furnishing a slate
blackboard for the senior secondary
room Of the First Ward building was
awarded to George Reifsnyder, the dim
ensionS of the board to be - by 81 feet,
the price l9I cents per foot
On motion it was ordered that the
time be extended for receiving bids for
painting and calcimning until next
meeting, August -.
Mr.. Green reported that the returns
Of the assessor of the Third Ward this
year show the number of pupils between
the ages of Is and Is years as only 3lG,
while last year the returns showed 4S4
pupils. 1t was believed that the asses
sor made an error and as the State
appropriation Is based upon the number
of pupils in the district of school age it
was feared the mistake mightresuit in a
reduced appropriation next year. After
some discussion il was decided to make
another assessment of the Third Ward.
ON motion of Mr. Green If was decided
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
GOODRICH POST
IN CAMP
Pleasant Address by General Secretary W.
D. Laumaster.

Goodrich Post, No. -, c. A. r., four
teen strong, headed 10y d. G. Williams
as drummer and followed by the Post
cannon marched to DeWitt's Park last
evening. The time set for leaving the
Post room was $50 O'Clock, but it was
after O'Clock when the veterans got in
line.
The post was followed by several hack
loads from this city, who upon arriving
at the Park found good sized crowd
upon the grounds made up mostly Of
Riverside and South Danville people.
Three saluteS were fired from the Post
cannon which awoke echoes in old Bald
Top and Blue Hill, after which General
Secretary w. d. Laumaster delivered an
appropriate address, felicitating the vet
Grams upon the good time and healthful
recreation in store for them, and outlin-
ing to the crowd the plan adopted by
the Post for entertaining the public. In
toxicating beverages in all forms, he
said, are to be excluded, while as to
maintaining good order, the veterans
who have faced the terrors of war, it is
not to be supposed will be dismayed by
rowdyism in any form and they may be
relied upon to control the situation.
The refreshment tent was well filled
during last evening and a considerable
quantity of ice cream and the like was
informed, have made arrangements TO
camp out with the veterans, while a
large number of others daily will go
over by hacks and take meals in the
Park. Sapper, it is said, will be the
popular meal as the visitors can remain
to enjoy an evening in the Park.
Goodrich Post will hold its first camp
fire Tomorrow night. The event, which
will be quite unique in the history of
the park, is looked forward to with
much interest and a good attendance Is
assured The park will be brilliantly
Illuminated by gasoline tore hes and
japanese lanterns equipped with sperm
candles, but there will be no fire of any
other sort, Notwithstanding the term,
camp fire, applied to the event.
There will be an address delivered bv
Comrade ''Bro" Hicks, of Montandon,
well known in this county as preacher
of the Methodist church at Mooresburg.
After the address there will be short
talks by the comrades of the Post, who
as the spirit moves them will relate rem
iniscences of camp life during The war.
Invitations have been extended to
thirteen different posts of neighboring
towns. Responses have not as yet been
received from all, but several, including
CatawiSsa, have given as ,urances that
some Of their members if not the post, |
as body, will attend one or more Of
the camp fires of Goodrich Post
At the Park Sunday afternoon at 3 !
o'clock a sermon will be preached to |
the veterans and their friends by Rev. |
Hicks. His theme will be: "Fighting |
Philstines. Good music will be rem
dered by one of our local church choirs. |
The public is cordially invited to each of |
the different events that will occur dur |
ing the camp.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
South Dapyille Blaze.

Some excitement was caused in south
Danville Tuesday night by fire which
broke out on the roof of George Steinerts $
residence near the Pennsylvania depot.
The fire, which was discovered by a
neighbor, originated in a spark from
the chimney. 1t was extinguished by a
few buckets of water, but not until it
had burned quite a hole in the shingles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
CONDENSED NEWS.

J. c. Meyer has placed hand piano
in his restaurant.
Joseph Hunter is convalescent after a
short illness.
The 3lst of July is set apart at the
Pan-Am as Elks Day and quite del
egation from this vicinity will honor
Buffalo in their presence on the oc-
casion.
Sunday school picnics are enjoying
DeWitts Park this summer.
Dealers in ice cream have had great
cause for wearing smiles this summer.
The reason is obvious.
Glancing at the thermometric records
of outlying resorts, the stay-a home is
confronted by the assurance that Dan
vile is as cool as any of them.
The early morning hours are pleasant.
Anyone who has been in doubt as to
the pleasure of a day at the parks
should have been at DeWitt's Park Sat
urday and read the testimonials on
the happy, contented faces Of the peo-
pie in the crowd.
The days grow shorter.
Summer complaint is unusually pre-
valent among children this season.
The National Guard in camp at Mt
Gretna will be the attraction this week.
A party of young people from this
city are enjoying weeks camping at
Roaring Creek
Coal dealers say there will be no in
crease in coal prices before September.
Clarence X. Bilmeyer, a former resi-
dent of Liberty township, this county,
died at Salshury, Somerset County, Mon
day night. I he dec .ased was 49 years o.
age, a son Of William Billmeyer aud a
brother-in-law of County Superinten-
dent w ID. Ntelnbach.
The largest snake Of the season came
to the surface in this ,ity Iu, sda,. 1t
was encountered in the swamp near the
Stove Works by Charles Jordan and
William Burke, two boys who were
watching" cows. The Replica black
snake six and half feet long and near
ly eight inches in circumference turned
upon the bows and chased them a short
distance The snake was finally killed
F. II. Vannan is building a two story
frame addition TO his residence in
South Danville
Rev. Joseph Bell, pastor of the Re-
formed Church, Strawberry Ridge, is the
happy father of bouncing boy born
Tuesday morning.
These are lonesome nights for some of
the girls since Co. f, boys are gone.
Quot pitching is a popular sport this
summer
The days have lost p minutes in
length since the longest day.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mari of Shamokin
announce the engagement of their son
William p to Miss Helen Angus Ia.
daughter of Rev G. Fl. w. Stocking
D. d., formerly Of Orange, n. j. Mr.
Mari is well known in Danville. He is
a grandson Of Mrs. Matilda Sheriff.
East Market street.
Sub mail carrier Edward Purpur is
on duty during the vacations of the reg
ular carriers.
The Friendship Fire company will
hold the third of its series of ice cream
festivals at the Engine house on Satur-
day night
Northumberland County Democratic
candidates are awfully busy this week.
The Primaries will be held on Saturday
evening.
Ashland is on the verge of water
famine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
BOROUGH SOL0NS
IN SESSION
George L. McLain Elected to Succeed Sam
uel Goldsmith.

The borou h council held a regular
meeting Friday night, followed with an
other executive session. There seemed
but little business on hand that council
was willing the public should know any
thing about, and the session conse-
quently was a short one. The only pro
ceeding of interest was the election of a
successor to Samuel Goldsmith. The
names of Elias Maier and George Leslie
McLain were placed in nomination for
councilman of the Third Ward to fill the
unexpired term. Maier was nominated
by Mr.. Dougherty and McLain by Mr..
Jones. Mr.. McLain was declared elect
ed, the vote standing as follows:
Maier-Dougherty, George Sechler,
Kemmer, Laurer and Brandt.
McLain-DaviS, Nastine, Fetterman,
NJ. d. l.. Sechler, Jones and Gibson.
On motion of Mr.. Nastine the public
fountain presented to the town by the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
was ordered painted.
Council having decided to purchase
five hundred feet of hose for the Friend
ship Fire Company Friday niLht several
samples, including Fire King" and
Eureka Fire Hose" were examined
which had been submitted by Curry d
Vannan and WelliVer Hardware Com.
pany, local agents. The saInl.cS. which
in price ranged from IS cents to 81 PER
foot, were very satisfactory. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Nastine the matter was re-
ferred to the committee on fire with au-
thOrity to purchase.
On motion the bridge over Billiards.
run near the Z. l.. brewery was ordered
repaired.
The committee appointed at special
meeting of council to draw up resolu-
tions of coincidence on the death of
Samuel Goldsmith reported as follows:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst Samuel
our esteemed and worthy
who could always be depended
upon to do right under all circum-
stances, man of sterling qualities, who
could not be swerved from what he be-
lieved to be just and to the very best in
terests of the borough. He will not only
be missed by this body, but as busi-
ness man, a kind friend, a loving hus-
band and father and in the church in
which he was a consistent member. But
We bow with humble submission to the
will of our Supreme Ruler, knowing that
He doth all things well.
Resolved. That. these resolutions be
entered on the minutes of council and
be published in the papers of this bor-
Ough and a copy be sent to the family
Of the deceased.
Respectfully submitted,
AMOS VAsTINE,
JosErH NJ. GIBSON,
JosErH JONES
The following members Of council re-
'ponded to the roll call: Dougherty,
Jones, NJ. d. l.. Sechler, Fetterman,
5eorge Sechler, Nastine, Laurer, Davis,
Brandt and Gibson.
The following bills were approved for
payment:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Aged Woman Passes Away.

Mrs. Phoebe Stillwell, Front street,
died Friday morning aged 70 years.
The deceased was the widow of Charles
F. Stillwell, who died some twenty years
ago. She is survived by four SONS and
three daughters: Charles Edward and
George F. of this city; Daniel A. of Ty-
rome; Elmer +. of Sparrows' Point; Mrs.
Philip Ortman of Reading; Mrs. Thomas
Gibbs and Mrs. John Anderson of this
city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Oats Crop Will be Short,

Farmers are busy at present harvest
ing oats. The crop this year is short in
straw and poorly filed, owing to the
drought prevailing during the latter
part Of June and portion Of July. The
deficiency in oats, however, is rather
more than counterbalanced by a heavy
wheat and hay crop this season. The
corn crop throughout this county is still
holding its own Notwithstanding dry
weather.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
PiCuiCked at Roaring Greek.

A number of young ladies picnicked
at Roaring Greek, tuesday. Those in
the party were: Misses Sarah Nastine,
Alice Guest, Minta Shultz, Mary Lloyd,
Lulu Mcclure, Emma Bird, Lillian ALI
gaier, Mrs. Paul Croft and Mrs. T. b.
Wintersteen, of this city, Miss Marie
Schooner, of Shamokn and Miss Lizzie
Coolsbaugh, of Kingston.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Semi Monthly Shoot.

The Danville Gun and Rifle club held
its sem-monthly shoot at DeWitt's
Park Friday afternoon. The event
was blue rock shoot of % targets.
Wooll7y and zimmerman led, each with
II hits to his credit Others scored as
follows: Phile, 10; Patterson, 10; Dietz,
10; Schram, 10; DR.. Adams, -; DR.. Smith,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Entertained by Miss Jordan.

Miss Lizzie Jordan entertained a num-
Der Of friends at her home on Railroad
street, Tuesday evening. Those present
We're: The Misses George Martin, Efie
Jordan, Mary Smith, Maggie Hixson,
Katherine Ritlel, Theresa McCue, and
Miss Agnes Heath, of Sunbury, Frank
McCue, and William Morgan, of this
city, Harry Keller, of Milton, Calvin
MelIick, Woods Crawford, Cameron De
haven and viii Brown of Sunburv.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
A Child Dies.

Christiana daughter Of Samuel Curry,
Valley township, died Tuesday night,
aged seven years The deceased about
Christmas last was taken i'll of a low few
er which resulted in death The funeral
will be held Thursday at , p. m. Inter
mcnt will take place in Odd Fellows
CcmptprV
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Joint Meeting.

a Joint meeting of the teachers and
directors of the Danville school district
will be held Monday evening, August
5,h, at 7:&0 O'Clock for the purpose of
deciding on text books in the different
branches to be taught in the schools Cf
the district tor the ensuing year. BY
order If the School Board.
w. II. ORTIZ. Sec'v.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
To Organize Union,

All the clerks Of Danvile are urged to
attend a meeting to be held in the room
formerly occupied by Schoch's grocery,
Mill street, at 7:30 O'Clock tonight. The
object of meeting is to organize a Clerk 5
Union.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Left for The Philinnines.

Mrs. Lizzie Brinton of this city who
October last enlisted as trained nurse
in the Government service and has since
been stationed at the government hospit-
AL San Francisco, has been transferred
to the Philippine Islands. She sailed on
the 23rd inst.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Spent the Evening at Island Park.

A number of young ladies from this
city drove to Northumberland Tuesday
evening, where they spent the evening.
at Island Park. Those in the party
were: Misses Emma Linker, Mary Nc
Bryan, Bertha Driscoll, Bessie Moody,
Jennie Reilly, Mary McNey Mary
Brady. Mary Coleman, Jennie Fagcn,
Katherine Richards, Katherine Ed
wards, Myra Perry, Katherine Oescher
and Mary Toohey.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
South DanVille Teachers.

The school board of Gearhart town
ship, northumberland county,on Thurs
day evening elected Miss Mary Pfahler
and Miss Prudence Blizzard of this city
teachers of the South Danville school.
Miss Pfahler was given the higher grade
and Miss Blizzard the primary depart.
ment
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-25
Drove To Snnhnru-

A number of persons from this city
drove to Sunbury Monday evening,
where they were entertained at thehome
of Charles Mant2. Those present were
Misses Nellie Shick, Mabel Askins, Min
ME Ephlin, Druce and Martha Carodis
key, Mary Smith, Eflie Jordan, Bessie
Seidel, MessrS. Howard and Lloyd Bar.
ber, Walter Ephlin, Grey Noris, Charles
Kramer, Frank Gerringer and ,Charles
Reed