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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27
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Wederly-What's the matter with
your friend Softleigh2
Singieton-He's in love-lost his
heart you know.
Wederly-Huhl Judgi from the
noise he makes one w think he
had lost his collar b Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27

He-There's one thing I'm glad OF.
II anything should happen 10 me my
wife's father would always take care
OF her.
She-But suppose something should
happen to your wife's father?-Les-
les Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27
Where to Find Re.t.

Doctor-You are mentally exhaust
ed. I advise you to send your fam
lily to the country.
Patient-But 1 can't leave my BUSH
ness.
Doctor-of course not--you stay
in the city and get rest.-Judpe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27
The Man to Pattern Aft.r

The man who tries is a man to praise
But wait moment. watt
The man who does Is the man, my SON.
For you to emulate
Chicago Record-Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27

horseback, with
his arms pinion-
ed behind, sur
rounded by 20
or more quiet
cowboys an d
s TX or eight
bullw hac kers,
a ii mounted,
started for Sid
ney. Not many
words were spo-
K e n on h a [
journey. TIL e
men knew what
W o q Id tax e
place, for every
plan had been
made. Even the
cruel Patterson
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27

was wise enough TO realize the situa
ton and made no Inquiries as to his
fate. He knew ID was to certain death
that he was riding toward Sidney. But
he was cool. Coming down the steep
BLUM INTO the town. the little posse took
the middle one OF the three coulees, and
as the prisoner reached the level at the
mouth he suddenly found himself de-
serted by his captors, who swept their
, horses at given signal to either side.
In another instant a band of over 100
horsemen appeared, coming down the
ravines. and before Patterson realized
the situation lariat sped out from the
long arm or a cowboy. The loop landed
true TO the object for which IL was in
tended Patterson was dragged over
the cactus and prickly pears to a tel
egraph pole beside the Union Pacific
railroad track. Bruised and bleeding.
he stood erect on barrel, and a cow
boy began to climb the pole with the
end or the lariat. A thousand people
witnessed the scene that followed
Word had been sent to Fort McPher-
son. only short distance away, and a
troop OF infantry was dispatched on
the double quick. The mob swung
back to let the soldiers through. and
there was no disturbance. 1t was all
over.
Patterson was dead.
And no man ventured to say that JUS
tice had not been done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27

What would you advise me to make
Of this colt, trotter or pacer?"
I'D make sausage of Hmm. Y.
Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27
IL Would seeun O.

From the beginning OF things, it seems.
Woman insisted on having her way;
but something's wrong II she only talks,
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-07-27
Two Dinerent Views.

Sald a physician to q friendI
"Of all the patients I attend
None say my method falls"
Replied the friend: I'm not led
To doubt 1t. for IT'S often said.
That dead mon tell no talesI"
Chicago Daily News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
A Welcome Fall of Rain,

The drought prevailing during the
month past was broken yesterday blythe
heaviest shawar of the Spaeon--- 1t-u"e-
teen minutes. The shower, which came
from the west covered wide range, and
was unacccmpanied by wind. There
was one binding flash of lightning ac-
companied by heavy report of thun-
der which startled people considerably,
but beyond this the electrical display
was not marked.
The cutters were taxed to their utmost
while the drains at several places were
unequal to the task of carrying off the
water, causing an overflow of not only
the streets but pavementS also. This
was the case on the north side of Mill
street in front of the Racket store and
John Bruder's barber shop where the
water was on the point of flowing into
the stores At Purcell & Montgomery
the water poured down Centre street in
an immense volume. The three large
uhhCl -llil oNANOI liONSN Wv
terly inadequate. The water backed up
over the pavement partially covering
the cellar door of the store and pouring
into the cellar in steady stream. "a.
The rain will prove of immense value
to the farmers, refreshing the parched
pasture fields and helping along the
corn and late potatoes. In Danville it
is of equal value in sanitary way,
scrubbing the streets and flushing the
clogged and fetid waterways. In Biz
zard' 5 run the water rose nearly six feet
and those living along its course will en-.
Joy blessed relief during the rest of
the week. Mahoning creek also rose and
the greater part of the noxious matter
lying in it's channel was carried off.
Even the canal with its reeky bottom is
improved. Its disease-breeding ooze
it is to be feared, is all there, but 1t Is
very much diluted by the water which
poured into the canal and it presents q
| better appearance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
Samuel Goldsmith Laid to Rest.

Samuel Goldsmith was consigned to
his last resting pace In Jne jewish cem-
etery Friday afternoon. The funeral
was an unusually large one, in which
nothing was omitted that might attest
to the general high esteem in which the
deceased was held.
The borough council, of which the de-
ceased was valued member, was pres
ent in body. The burial was conduct
ed with Masonic ceremony and large
number of the order attended.
The services were conducted by Rab-
bi Adolph Meyer, who read from the
Psalms of David and spoke very feeling
ly concerning the deceased, dwelling
upon the lessons of his life, his industry
his fidelity to duty, etc. Among the
floral tributes was a very beautiful one
representing "Gates Ajar" from the
lodge of Elks at Dubois, of which Sim
on and William, two sons of the deceas-
ed, are members. The pail bearers were:
w. II. zimmerman, Amos Vastine,
Samuel Bloch, Henry Divel, +. S. Miller
and Professor George +. Wilbur of
Bloomsbury.
Those in attendance from distance
were: Charles Ramer of Baltimore, Md,
Charles Goldsmith, Esq, a son of the
deceased, Mrs. Jacob Goldsmith, j Joseph
Goldsmith, a brother, Max Bacharach
and Charles Goldsmith, of Philadelphia
Jonas and Henry Sondheim of Maucf
Chunk, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Goldsmith
and William Goldsmith of Dubois; Mrs
Sarah Meyer and daughter, Miss Bar
bara, of Youngstown, Ohio; JOSEPH
Rohrheimer, of Shamokin; Milton Loeb
Esq, of Sunbury; Max Levy, of Ber
wick, Wolf Dreifuss, of Milton, MAJ
Gross and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Alex
ander, Mrs Lewis Gross, Mrs. Alex
Schwartz, Mrs. Alex. Cohen, jacob
Keefer, Henry Dietfenbach and Mis-
Esther Cohen, of Bloomsbury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
Mr.. HARTMAN'S
ENTERPRISE
Large Annex and Other Improvements at
Silk Mill.

Our citizens will be interested to learn
that F. @. Hartman, proprietor of the
Silk Mill, has an enterprise on foot
which in the amount invested and num-
Der of hands employed amounts practi.
caly to new industry. For a number
of years past Mr.. Hartman has owned a
controlling interest in the Silk Mill at
Parsons. This interest he has just sold
with the intention of investing the pro-
ceeds along with another sum of equal
value in an enlargement OF his plant in
this city.
The improvements, which will include
an annex $50 by so feet built at right
angles at the eastern end of the mill, will
provide employment for at least seventy
i've people additional, and bring the
total number of hands employed at the
plant up to some four hundred.
The problem of finding help is
one which no longer gives Mr.. Hartman
any concern. A large number of APP
plicants are already enrolled for the new
places to be filed, among them being
many previously employed at The plant
Five thousand new spindIes are al
ready ordered and are on the way; these
will be installed on floor space which
exists i'll the portions of the plant al
ready built. The new annex will be de-
unfnH n turi- end ,ri,l
ing. Altogether 10, 600 additional spind-
les will be installed, which will bring the
total number of spindles in the Danvile
plant up to $4,000. When enlarged and
equipped Mr.. Hartman's mill will be
the largest individual plant devoted to
this branch of the work to be found in
the United States.
Ground will be broken for the annex
as soon as the machinery now on the
way is installed. At present work is in
progress on commodious lunch room,
% by 100 feet, in the basement of west
wing of the plant, overlooking the lawn
and river.
Among other improvements Mr.. Hart
man is making arrangements to furnish
his own water supply. A capacious well
was sunk along the river a year or so
ago and large wind mill erected over
it ready at any time to attach to the
pump. Two large 10000 gallon tanks
will now be erected. One of these will
supply the mill while the other, which
will be supported on sixty foot tower,
will be reserved as a dual water supply
in case of fire.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
A Bad Clash at Groves Court.

\ quarrel of a couple of days stand
ing between William Lee and Charles
Dolman, of Groves Court, Saturday
evening, eliminated in a desperate fight
between the two, in which the latter
was quite badly used up. About six
o'clock Mr.. Dolman presented himself
at the office of DR.. Curry for treatment.
There was a bad cash above his right
eye which had to be stitched, in addi-
ton TO several other cuts and bruises
about his head and face. Lee, accord
ing to DoIman, entered the latter's
house and delivered three blows before
Dolman could place himself on the de-
fensive In the struggle Doman fell,
when, he alleges, Lee kicked him.
Upon leaving the doctor. .Dolman pro-
ceeded to the office Of Justioe-Of-the-
Peace Oglesby and swore out a warrant
calling for the arrest Of civilian Lee,
better known as''Doc Bates" Lee was
apprehended and given a hearing. He
WIS lit ~ IOI Ipui III glbO Ddil.
Special Meeting OF Council.
A special meeting of council was held
Thursday night to take action on the
death of Samuel Goldsmith. Those pres
ent were: Kemmer, Lauer, NJ. d l.. Sechl-
er, Jones, Vastine, Brandt, Dougherty,
Gibson, and George Sechler. 1t was de-
cided to attend the funeral Friday in
body. Messrs. Vastine, Gibson and
Jones we're appointed a committee to
draw up resolutions of coincidence and
to report at the next meeting of council.
A copy will be presented to the family
of the deceased and they will be publish
ed in the newspapers. Councilman
Vastne in well chosen words comment
ed on the uncertainty of life citing
the short periods of time intervening
between the deaths of Councilman Reb-
man, Burgess Meyer and Councilman
Goldsmith.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
FRESH AIR
CHILDREN
A Batch of Fourteen Arrived at South Dan
vile Last Evening.

Fourteen fresh air children from New
York city arrived at South Danville on
the 6:09 passenger train last evening
and during the next two weeks they
will be cared for in the homes of the
following persons: Eli Hoover, Mrs.
Hannah Pitner, Samuel Morrall, John
Conway, +. NJ. Yeager, John Keim and
Elias Woodruff
In addition to the above named per-
sons large crowd had assembled at the
station to meet the little ones and they
would not have had welcome as warm
and heart felt had they been the chill
dren of kings instead of the lowly poor.
The little ones comprised both boys
and girls in about equal numbers. Their
clothing was plain. They were dressed
neatly and were even clean, notwith-
standing their long ride. Each carried
a large bundle containing a change of
clothing. There was not viciOuS-look
ing one among them. Each little face
which looked around wonderingly as the
train pulled away was frank and open
countenance. There was no evidence of
i'll manners nor disobedience among
them. When requested to step into the
ladies' waiting room preparatory to be-
ing assigned to their places they readily
complied and as their names were called
out they smilingly departed in couples
with their newly found protectors.
The children were in charge of Miss
Florence Slusser, deaconess of the Me-
thodist church, who last night was the
guest of Miss Robson, South Danville.
Miss Slusser stated that the trip was
made without. any difficulty, the un-
pleasant feature being a long wait at
Sunbury, which was altogether unlock
ed for.
The charitable spirit shown by the
people of Riverside is certainly praise
worthy Had the number of fresh air
children been twice as large they could
easily have been accommodates as sew
eral persons not on the list appeared at
the station last evening asking that one
or more of the little ones be given into
their care.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
TO SEWER
THE TOWN
As Viewed by Council the Only Plan Peas-
ible,

1t is gratifying to note that the cry
which has gone up for relief from the
unsanitary conditions prevailing in Dan
vile has not been unheeded by those in
authority 1t is needless to enumerate
the foul and deleterious sources, which
pollute the atmosphere in every part of
town and scatter abroad the germs of
disease and death. The canal is bad
enough, 1t is true, but it is not the worst
offender. Blizzard s run is already max
ing life miserable for those who live
along its course, while Mahoning creek.
abnormally low for the season is already
foul and stagnant with sewage draining
ems of Danville, as regards santa ton
this year are facing conditions the like
of which they never had to contend
with before. The gravity of the situa-
ton is demonstrated by an outbreak
of malarial ailments new to the town in
recent years. We now face the danger
of an outbreak of disease in more
serious form before the hot dry summer
is at an end.
Council which has been seemingly so
negligent in the matter, after all. it
seems, have had their heads together in
executive session and have taken action
looking to the relief of the town. As
viewed by the borough Solons the only
way out of the difficulty is to construct
system of sewers, taking in Billiards.
run, reaching every part of the borough
and discharging the sewage at point
removed at a safe distance below town.
A committee was appointed consist
ing of Councilmen Kemmer, Dougherty,
George Sechler and Borough Solicitor K.
S. zimmerman, who were authorized to
open correspondence with some well
known engineering firm and if neces-
sary to employ it to pay visit to the
town and look over the ground so as to
be able to make an intelligent estimate
of the cost of the sewer.
Council, it appears, is not unanimous
in the matter. The cost of sewerage will
be heavy and other methods are advoc-
ated as effectual in bringing about bet
ter state of sanitation. Should the
work proceed, owing to the expense, it
is feared that municipal light will have
to take back seat for some time to
come.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
Starting Up Delayed.

We were informed by Gen. Manager
James l.. Barber Monday that the
shovel factory will not be ready to start
up until about August 18th, A portion
of the machinery is installed and if the
company Sc desired it could proceed
with the manufacture of one or more
lines of shovels. 1t is thought best,
however, to defer starting up until the
plant is fully equipped so as to throw
all the lines of product on the market at
one time. The brisk condition of busi-
ness has crowded the different manu-
featuring concerns holding contracts
for furnishing the plant with machinery
to such an extent that they are unable
to fill the orders as rapidly as desired.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
A SOLDIERS
MONUMENT
A Meeting of the Committee Held Tues
day Night,

The soldiers monument, which has
periodically bobbed up during several
years past, has again come to the sur
face, this time in a way that seems to
promise tangible results.
A meeting of the Soldiers Monument
committee was held Tuesday evening
for the purpose of adopting measures
locking to an early and speedy erection
of suitable monument in honor of the
soldiers Of Montour county who served
their country in the Civil war.
The committee consists of the follow
ing members of Goodrich Post No. %,
q. A. r.: James Foster, Samuel Mills,
Dr j q Nawha ia" I ~ NI;iIar s.
Morrall and Angus Wright. The COM
mittee decided to enlist some of our pa
triotic citizens in the work of raising
money.
During the dark days of the Rebel
lion no county in the State made great
er sacrifices or showed a spirit of truer
patriotism than little Montour. From
the mills, the workshops and the farm
our young men responded by the hun
dred. 1t is certainly fitting that their
memory should be preserved and their
valor recognized and commemorated.
The committee. therefore makes its ap-
peal to the citizens of Danvile and Mon
tour county to aid it in the work.
A suitable monument will cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000. This amount,
it is believed can be raised by voluntary
subscriptions from the people which will
give all an interest in the enterprise. A
committee will now be appointed in
each ward of the town and township of
the county, which will have the priyil-
ege of selecting rs co-workers any in the
community willing to assist The monu-
ment committee feels that those enlist
ing in the project at this stage should
be of the younger class, rather than
those advanced in life, who in the vigor
OF their manhood should be able to give
the work an impetus that will ensure its
success.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
RAY. TAYLOR'S
CLOSE CALL
Fearful Loss of Blood as Result of an Ac-
Cident.

Raymond Taylor, "a years of age, son
of William Taylor, of Mexico, this
county, met with an accident Monday
in which his life hung upon a mere
thread. He was assisting William Bill
meyer to thresh and was engaged in
feeding the machine. By an unfortun-
ate movement his left arm came in con
tact with the knife for cutting bands,
held by the person handing sheaves,
which was sharpened to an edge as keen
as a razor.
A long cash was inflicted one inch
above the elbow, severing several blood
vessels and missing the brachal artery
within less than one-eighth of an inch.
The is the large artery reaching from
the shoulder to the elbow and once sew
cred there is nothing to prevent the
victim from bleeding to death.
Those around Mr.. Taylor fully realiz-
ed his danger The blood fairly stream
ed from the wound. There was evident
ly not q moment to lose. The nearest
physician was DR.. Hotfa, five miles
away. The injured man was loaded on
a wagon and the horse driven on a run
to Washingtonville.
Upon arriving at the doctors Taylor
was found in a precarious condition,
weak and faint from loss of blood DR..
Hotfa being absent his son, Sydney,
took the case in charge. 1t was found
necessary to insert nine stitches in the
wound.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
A Musical Treat.

Il is to be deplored that more of our
music lovers did not have an oppor-
tunity to hear our former townsman,
Harry Russell, sing last evening. The
recital was quite impromptu, 1t was
held in the Mahoning Presbyterian
church, and all those fortunate enough
to know it took advantage of the oc,
casion. 1t was a musical treat Nv
Russell possesses baritone voice of rare
beauty, wide range and great power. At
all times his modulation is perfect and
his high and low tones absolutely true
The ease and expression with which he
sings show the result of hard and pers-
istent study. Aside from his wonderful
technique Mr.. Russell sings in sympa-
thetic manner which appeals directly to
the heart.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
Resolutions of Coincidence.

At the regular meeting of Montour
Castle, No. 1876, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, held Monday evening, July 18th,
the following resolutions were adopted
Whereas 1t has pleased Almighty
God, in his infinite wisdom to call from
our midst our beloved brother, j. G.
Herr, therefore be it
Resolved, That we tender to his
bereaved family and friends in this dark
hour Of sorrow and affliction, our sincere
coincidence and heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That i'll the death of broth
er Herr this Castle has lost faithful
Knight. that his many good qualities, his
courteous kindness, endeared him not
only to the members of the Castle but
to all who knew him.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered on the minutes of the Castle,
and be published i'll the newspapers of
the town, and that copy be presented
to the family of our deceased brother,
also that our charts be draped for 80
days. Fraternally submitted
DALLAS HUMMER,
EDWARD f. hunger, Com.
NELSON l.. WOODS,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
Caddy Faces Another Charge.

Joseph Caddy, charged with larceny
who was committed to Jail on Friday
last, to await the action of the grand
Jury, is confronted with an additional
charge, which he will have to answer at
a hearing before Observation-Disclosures
Oglesby on Saturday afternoon next at
, o'clock.
Information in the latter case was
lodged by his uncle, Joseph +. Robin
son, of Mooresburg, alleging that Caddy
purloined pocketbook containing $40
from the residence of the former on the
morning Of July IL.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
The Public are Invited.

The four odd Fellows lodges of this
city have secured the Penn Social
orchestra to furnish music for their big
picnic at DeWitt's Park Saturday next.
The event is announced as general
basket picnic 1t is designed not alone
for odd Fellows, but all friends of the
order are invited to join in the outing.
In addition to the excellent music there
will be wholesome amusement of the
sort that generally goes with piCnlcs,
barrel race, comic cake walk, may
pole dance, &c. The Odd Fellows OF
Washingtonville and Exchange, togeth-
er with their friends will help to swell
the throng.
Hack fare will be reduced to five cents.
Admission will be free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
Bitten by a Connerhead,

Mrs. Charles West, who resides on
Bald Top near the new school house,
was bitten by a copperhead snake about
s o'clock Monday night She was going
from the house to nearby spring when
she felt a stinging sensation in her right
foot. Being barefooted she at first
thought she had stepped on a thorn.
But on her return from the spring she
saw the reptile and killed it. About the
same time her foot began to swell and
the pain increased until it became
agonizing. The unfortunate woman was
driven to town where she received treat
ment from DR.. Paules
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-18
To Install Moulding Machines


The safety spindle Company is per-
fecting complete line of samples. Ow-
ing to the nOn-arrival of patterns and
machinery for equipping the plant To-
Gated on East Market street, the COM
pany has met with considerable delay
in getting down to the work of manu-
facture. Inside of ten days, however,
the inventors expect to be turning out
SniJlGi ,qfs hti5 hn rstIi5 ~weeA rIIry vApvuu
to install two of Pridmore's sand mold
ing machines, which constitute the first
molding machines ever introduced in
Danville With aid of the machines the
company can cast one hundred and
fifty to two hundred and fifty spind-
les per day, while with little alteration
the foundry can be made to accommod-
ate several additional machines which
will bring the product up to one thous.
and spindles per day.
L. G. Smith has personally taken
charge of the work of manufacture and
yesterday was found busy working at
the bench. He states that for the
amount of effort put forth to introduce
the spindles the response from manu-
facturers has been most encouraging.
Those spindles which have been put out
on trial stood the test admirably. They
are past the stage of experiment, and al
ready last week, had the company been
ready to manufacture, it might have
captured several very large orders.