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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Mr.. REIFSNYDER'S
LATEST PURCHASE
Last Real Estate in Danville Owned by
the Grove Estate.

A real estate deal was consummated
on Saturday morning whereby the last
piece of real estate in Danville owned by
the estate of the Grove Brothers was
transferred to George f. Reifsnyder.
This is tract of vacant land containing
seven acres and fortv-four perches,
bounded on the east by Pearl street, on
the west by Railroad street ,on the south
by the canal and the north by the Lack.
awanna railroad. This addition to his
property gives Mr.. Reifsnyder twelve
acres of the old Grove property, situat-
ed between the canal and the Lacka-
wanna railroad and east of Church street.
He purchased over four acres of this
land at the public sale Of the Grove
estate property several years ago.
In the early days of Danville the
Grove Brothers were heavy own
ers of real estate, mining and manufact-
uring property in this section. Much
of the property was sold more than
twenty years ago. The land and build.
ings retained by the estate have been
sold piece by piece since that time.
About two weeks ago the old Grove
furnace Office property on East Mahon-
ing street was purchased by Goodrich
Post, No. %, G. A. R ,and this last pur-
chase by MIR, Reifsnyder marks the clos.
ing of an important epoch in the COM
mercial history of Danville.
Mr.. Reifsnyder intends to hold this
property for the present. Part OF it is
located along the railroad tracks and
would make excellent sites for manufact-
uring industries. Next summer Ae will
dredge about three acres of the low land
making lake of it, and using the dirt
removed to fill in other sections. Ice
will be cut from this pond In the winter
and it can also be used for skating.
Boats may be put on it in the summer.
Mr.. Reifsnyder is also considering the
feasibility of using this pond for raising
frogs for market Such frog pond at
Selinsgrove is making fortune for its
owner. He has not fully decided, how
ever, what use to make OF the lowland,
except to use it for an ice pond.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
officials Took Oath of Office,

All but one Of the county officials
elected in November took the oath of
Office before Register and Recorder Will
iam l., Sidler Monday noon. Mr..
Slider. being reelected, had the oath ad-
ministered by his deputy, Miss Hoffman.
Mr.. Sidler then administered the oath to
Sheriff Michael Breckbill, who succeeds
George Maiers; Associate Judge Frank
G. Blee, who succeeds Judge Henry
Divel; and Jury Commissioner Charles
NJ, Kim. Francis Patterson, the other
Jury Commissioner elected, was not pre-
sent to take the oath. The retiring Jury
Commissioners are William Sunday and
Curtis Cook.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Death of Georgiana Phillips.

Georgiana Phillips, aged eight years,
died at the home of her father, Thomas
II. Phillips, at the corner of Water and
Rough and Ready streets, at ten o'clock
Monday morning. She was bright
and attractive child, popular with her
companions and teachers at the First
ward school. On Christmas eve she at
tended the entertainment at the First
Baptist church, and the next morning
she was taken sick with tonsilitis, which
gradually grew worse until her death.
The funeral was held from the house
Wednesday afternoon at two O'Clock.
Burial was in the Episcopal cemetery.
Mrs. Phillips, mother of the child,
died about six years ago.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
PREPARING FOR
COMING COURT
Thirteen Criminal Gases Ready for Next
Weeks Term.

District Attorney Thomas C. Welsh is
busy preparing the criminal cases that
will be presented to the Quarter Session
of County Court that will convene next
Monday.
Sixteen criminal cases have been pre-
sented for this term of court. The charges
range from assault to murder. Three of
the cases will not be presented to the
Grand Jury. OF the other thirteen, the
minor ones will be disposed of first. As
soon as the Grand Jury is sworn in and
instructed on Monday, one of the minor
cases will be presented for it's consider
alton, and it is expected that an in
dictment can be secured so that one of
the trials can be begun by the time the
few civil proceedings are out of the way.
Mr.. Welsh thinks that it will be posi-
BILE to dispose of all of the criminal cases
except that against Boyd Wintersteen,
by Wednesday night. He thinks that
the Wintersteen murder case will be
reached for trial by Wednesday after
noon or Thursday morning. Mr.. Welsh
does not think that this will be long
trial, and that it will be concluded be-
fore Saturday night.
Wintersteen will be defended by Hon.
II. NJ. Hinckley, Edward Sayre Gear
hart, Esq, and Major e. P Gearhart.
Mr. Welsh does not know for certain
wheth er he will be assisted in the pros
ecution of the case, but it is probable
that James Scarlet, Esq, will assist in
the prosecution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Boatmen Will Protest.

A movement is on foot in some parts
of Perry and Juniata counties to peti
ton the Legislature against the aban-
donment of the Pennsylvania Canal,
should such bill be presented during
this session. A large number of boat
men reside at Liverpool, Duncannon
and Newport, and they claim that
great deal of traffic could be obtained if
given proper encouragement.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Human Hearts"

Have you seen "Human Hearts,? If
not do not miss your opportunity to
witness play that never fails to hold
an audience. Everywhere it is spoken
of as possessing rare power to move and
entertain. The varied characters chosen
by the author to reveal his intention are
woven into action that in itself has ar
tistic variety, and is alive with such ele-
ments as rivet the attention.
The play is clear, clean and clever, and
the fact that it is in its fourth season Of
success, warrants the statement that it
has lasting power, which can be said of
very few dramas The secret of this lies
in the simplicity, truthfulness and vari-
ed human interests. Opera house on
Tuesday evening, January Is.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Death of Mrs. Caroline Cotner.

Mrs Caroline Cotner died at her home
at Washingtonvile Monday morning
at three o'clock. She was seventy-three
years old. The funeral was hel from
the house on Thursday at tena.m. Burial
was in the Washingtonville Lutheran
cemetery. She is survived by five sons
and four daughters, Pierce, Oliver, John,
Mcclellan, Philip, Mrs. Seville Patter-
son, Mrs. Prudence Kneiss, Mrs Caro-
line Reeder and Mrs. Lydia Reeder, all
of whom live in the northern part of
this county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
IT CANNOT Be
DONE TOO SOON
Plans for Reopening the Danville Rolling
Mill.

Since the beginning of bankruptcy
proceedings against G. r. Baird, consid-
cradle curiosity has been expressed con-
corning the future of the Danvlle Roll
ing mill, one of the properties controll-
ed by Baird & Co. Before the bank
ruptcy proceedings were begun, Mr..
Baird had reorganization plan par
TALLY worked out, whereby it was expect
ed that all of the plants controlled by
him would soon be put in operation
The day the bankruptcy proceedings
were begun, Philadelphia attorney re-
presenting large um5er of creditors,
said that he thought those re-organiza-
tlon plans would be carried out by the
creditors.
A Danville man, familiar with the
situation, said Tuesday that should
those plans be carried out he did not
think the plant in this city would be in
cluded. Before the firm was forced into
bankruptcy arrangements were all made
by responsible man for the lease and
operation of the Danville plant. 1t is
still believed that such a lease will be
consummated, although the bankruptcy
proceedings necessarily complicate mat
tiers SO that it is difficult to predict how
soon it can be done.
At the Elmira plant. where affairs were
less complicated by local creditors than
In Danvllle, such lease has been ar-
ranged, and operations are about to be
resumed under new management. Sew
eral of the rollers that were employed at
the Danvile mill have been engaged for
the Elmira company and will 60 there
to work until the affairs of the Danville
plant are Strengthened out.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Instructive Lecture of DR.. D. G.. Mutt in
the Y. M, @, A, Hall.

An audience of men crowded the Y.
M. G. A. hall Tuesday eve to listen to
the interesting lecture of DR.. d. G. Mutt,
of Willismsport, who explained some
"Plain Facts for Men,
This lecture was interesting and in.
structive and will be beneficial to many
of those present, if they will heed the
physicians excellent advice.
DIR. Mutt gave comprehensive de-
scription of different organs of the hu-
man body, explained their functions,
and the manner in which health can be
promoted by the proper care of the
body, or how loss of physical, mental
and moral health is almost certain to
follow dissipation and excuses of differ.
ent kinds.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Chicken Thieves Active,

For the second time within a month
thieves visited the chicken coop of E. &.
Welliver, Sidler Hill, on Saturday night
Twelve chickens were stolen, among
them being three priz4 game fowls.
Seven or eight chickens were taken by
the thieves several weeks ago Mr..
Welliver promises to give the thieves a
warm reception if they will make an
other visit.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Party Drove to Pottsgrove.

The following party drove to Potts
grove on Saturday evening where they
attended dance: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Foy, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schutt, Mr..
and Mrs. William McCann, Mr., and Mrs
Joseph Fausnaught, Mrs. John Keefer,
Misses Helen and Carrie Keefer, Annie
Mullen, Edna McElrath, Minerva Wint-
ers, William Schutt, Joseph Raup, Ross
Keefer, Joseph Fausnaught and Horace
SNYDER.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Death of an Old Resident,

John Diehl, one of the oldest and best
known residents of Exchange, die / at
his home at that place on Saturday
evening. He was ninety-three years
old, and had spent much of his life in
this part of the state The funeral was
held from the house on Wednesday
morning at eleven o'clock, and burial
was in the Strawberry Ridge GENE
terry. Mr.. Diehl is survived by four
daughters and four sons, Mrs. jackson
Good and Mrs. Thomas Cole, East Dan
vile; Mrs. John Dye, of Strawberry
Ridge; Mrs. Joseph Moust, of Columbia
Hill; jacob, John, Daniel and William,
all of whom live near Exchange. Daniel
Diehl is one Of the Montour County
Auditors.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
From Shan Tung Province,

The Rev. j. I'll. Laughlin will preach
at the Mahoning Presbyterian church
on Sunday, both morning and evening.
Mr. Laughlin is a missionary from the
Shan Tung Province of China. His mis-
sion was situated right in the center of
the Boxer movement. After he left
there all of the mission buildings were
burned. His addresses on missionary
work will be of particular interest, giving
a good idea of the recent troubles in
China.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Cronie Sends His Autograph.

autograph collection is that of General
p. A. Cronje. the celebrated Boer prison
er of war. The envelope containing the
autograph was postmarked st. Helena,
November %. Besides the two half
penny stamps, it contains the stamp of
the British censor for the prisoners of
war. Among the other autographs ex-
pected soon are those of President Krug-
err Cecil Rhodes, General De Welt and Ii
Hung Chang.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Death in Frosty Valley,

Nellie Stewart, the fourteen years sold
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stewart
died Monday evening at the home of her
parents in Frosty Valley. The child was
taken sick with diphtheria last Wednes
day. There are four other children in
the family, but none of them has shown
any signs of the disease.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Passing Experimental Stage.

The Safety Spindle & Manufacturing
cou pany, which was recently organized
in this city. is still having its product
made at the Stove Works. So far the
spindles turned out have been for ex-
perimental purposes. Several Of them
have been subjected to severe usage on
wagons over rough roads. They have
stood the tests well. The stock holders
of the company hope t.,at they will soon
create a demand for theiE goods that
will permit of operat ting their own fac
tory.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Entertained at KaseYille.

Mrs. Amanda j. Sidler entertained q
number of friends at dinner at her home,
Kaseville, on Thursday. Those present
were Mrs. George F. Eye and daughter
Catharine of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs.
Emanuel Sidler, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Johns, Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Sidler, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Sidler, Mrs. E. Y. Seid-
el, Mrs. Julia A. Mowrer, Mrs. Mary e.
Meyer, Mrs. Wilson, Horace Sidler,
William and Raymond Johns, Mary
Sidler and Clyde Slider.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Ready to Begin in the Spring.

Several railroad contractors have been
in Bloomsbury recently looking over the
route of the proposed trolley road be-
tween that town and Berwick. One or
two more are expected within the next
few DAYS, after which bids for the work
will probably be presented. The pre-
liminary work for the road is being COM
pleted, so that everything will be ready
to begin actual construction as soon as
spring opens.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Revision of Methodist Hymnal.

The committee of nine appointed at
the last general conference of the Me-
thodist Episcopal church to revise the
Methodist Hymnal is making progress
on the work. The new hymnal, it is
said, will consist of about 600 selections,
which means that over 400 of those now
included will be dropped. All of the
olden hymns, so dear to the members of
the Methodist church, will be retained.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Masquerade Ball at Bloomsbury

A number of pupils of the Seamen
dancing classes, of this city, in company
with a number Of Bloomsbury dancers,
will hold masquerade ball in Enter
lines Hall. Bloomsbury. on Monday
evening, January 81, Prof Richard
Metherell will furnish the music
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Shipping the Machinery.

1t is expected that the dsmantlement
of the Bessemer plant will be completed
by February /. Most of the heavy
pieces Of machinery have been shipped.
Over 100 oar loads have already been
sent to the Canadian plant, and nearly
100 oars of smaller materials remain to
be shipped.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Germania Verein's Ball.

The first ball of the Germania Verein,
held at the Armory Monday eve was well
attended. The enjoyment was continu-
ed until an early hour Tuesday. 1t
Was a success in every way and large
number of Danville people will eagerly
watch for the next dance given by this
organization.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Dancing Glass Well Attended.

Miss Nita Meyer gave the first lesson
TO her children's dancing class on Satur-
day afternoon in the Armory. The first
stems of the waltz were taught and all OF
the Youngsters made much progress.
About thirty-five pupils attend ed. Miss
Books will preside at the piano for these
lessons.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
First National Bank Directors.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the First National Bank was held
Tuesday afternoon. The entire board
of directors was reelected, consisting of
|. y. Grier, G. q. VanAlen, Of North
cumberland, James d. Magill,S 3. A. 1orks,
c. Laubach, B. K. Gearhart and William
Pensyl
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
County Auditors In Session.

County Auditors John F. Gulick and
William Black Monday began the
audit of all claims against Montour
county for the year 1900. Owing to the
death of his father, Auditor Daniel Diehl
did not meet with the other members of
the Board 1t will take several days to
complete the work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Election of Board of Directors.

At the annual election of the Danville
National Bank, held Tuesday after.
noon, William j. Badly, G. P. Hancock,
F. c. Angle, Judge w. X. Holloway,
Joseph Hunter, d. r. Eckman and Alex
Billmeyer were reelected directors for the
coming year.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
DanYille National Bank Officers.

The directors of the DanviIle National
Bank met yesterday afternoon and re-
elected William j. Badly, president;
Joseph Hunter, vice president, and NJ.
q. Goungman, cashier
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Church Council Elect Officers.

The council of the Pine Street Luther
an church, consisting of the four trus-
tees, four deacons and four elders, met
for organization Monday eve. John w.
Eyerly was elected secretary; F. G..
Schoch. financial secretary, and George
b Jacobs, treasurer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
DANVILLE DEFEATS
QUAKER CITY
By the Score of 81 to 5-Visitors Put Up
a Fast Game.

For the third time the Danville and
Quaker City basket ball teams met on
the Armory floor last evening. But the
conditions were exactly reversed this
time. TIE Philadelphians won both
games in 1899 and 1900. Last evening
they we're defeated with score of thirty
seven to five.
The Danville boys went into the game
to play good ball, and every member OF
the team did it. All of them scored, and
the entire team played we'll together
and put up fast game from start to
finish. They took the lead by scoring
in the first half minute, and kept the
advantage to the end. The score at the
end of the first half was twenty-four to
two. For the second half the visitors
pulled together and held the local play
ers down little.
Klase kept up his record for fast scor-
ing and accurate throwing. Newbaker
distinguished himself by shooting two
difficult baskets from the center of the
field. For the visitors Lindsay and
Green put up the best game.
The good games that the local players
have been playing of late prove that
they are we'll qualified to meet any team
in this section, and warrant better pat
ronapp than has been accorded, Con-
sidering the late hour at which the game
was played, good sized audience wit
messed it. The Philadelphia players
will meet the Normal team at Blooms
burg this evening.
The line up of last nights game was
Danyille. Quaker CITY,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10

Summary-Goals from field: Klase,
ten; Bedea, four; Newbaker, two; Sechl-
er, one; Gaskins, one; Lindsay, one;
Goodwin, one. Goals from foul: Klase,
one; Brown, one. Referee: Carson, of
Philadelphia. Umpire: Czech owicz, of
Danville. Time: Twenty minute halves.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS THRoNG.
Festivities of the Sixth Presbyte-
rim Church sunday school.

A happy throng. consisting of Sunday
school scholars. officers, teachers, and
their friends, assembled in the auditorium
OF the Sixth Presbyterian Church Friday
evening to participate in the schools an
nual Christmas festival. A large Christ
mas tree. decorated in an artistic man
ner. and the appearance Of Santa Claus
were features that pleased the little ones.
The programme, under the direction of
John Imirie. the superintendent Of the
Sabbath school. embraced the following
numbers: Solo by Miss Gertrude Thomp-
son. with infant class joining in the
chorus; humorous Christmas selections
by Rev. D. W. Skellenger; recitations by
Miss Webster and Miss Anita Dietrich.
and singing by the trio-Misses Daisy
and Edna Taylor and Mr.. II. VI. Niswan-
ner.
santa Claus distributed the gifts.
Among those remembered were the pas
tor. Rev. ID. W. Skellenger and wife. the
superintendent Of the Sunday school, John
Imirie:, the organist, Irving Spedder. and
the scholars and teachers of the Sabbath
school.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
FRATERNAL SOCIETY WOMEN
Another Hoard of Lady Managers
To Help In worlds Fair work.

The powerful influence of woman has
been enlisted in the work of getting the
money with which to erect the 5000. 900
Temple OF Fraternity on the St. Louis
Worlds Fair grounds at st. Louis. The
Worlds Fair Fraternal Building Associa
ton. which was incorporated for the pur
pose OF providing a magnificent building
where all the fraternal societies could
have comfortable headquarters during the
progress of the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position in 1903. has created an auxiliary
board OF lady managers. The duty of the
board is 10 interest the frSteTnal organi
cations composed OF and controlled by the
ladies'. Mrs Geneva L. Miller. of st.
Louis, a woman Of splendid attachments,
and who is the past superior chief of
honor of the Degree OF Honor. is to be
the president OF the auxiliary board. and
Miss Bina VI. West, of Port Huron. Mich,
a well-known and popular fraternal So
ciety worker, has also been appointed
member of the board. Miss West is past
president of the National Fraternal Con-
gress Press Association, and she is the
supreme record keeper of the Ladies' OF
the Maccabees. The other members will
be appointed and announced early in jan
uary.
The work of collecting the money to
erect the Temple of Fraternisy is prog
ressing we'll. Assurances of support come
from every quarter
TIE finance committee has completed
ARRANGEMENTS for the Issuing of hand
somely Autographed certificates of mem-
bershlp in the association to all persons
making contributions toward the erection
% the Temple of Fraternity.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
OFFICERS AT WHITE
HOUSE ON NEW YEAR.
PRESIDENT WILL RECEIVE THEM.
Orders Issued for Attendance at
Executive Reccpticn-LocaI
Militia Officer, Also
Included.

The following order. in relation to the
Presidents New Year reception. was is
sued at the War Department yesterday:
'Oficers OF the army in this city and
at Washington Barracks and at Fort
Myer will assemble in full uniform at
the office Of the Lieutenant General Com
manding on Wednesday. January /, 1902.
not later than 11:25 a m, and proceed
thence to the Executive Mansion to pay
their respects to the President of the
United States The commanding general
and general staff officers OF tue Dist let
of Columbia National Guard are invited
y assemble In the order nameI for Off
GERS of the army.
Form Under Adjutant General.
THE formation will be made under the
direction of the Adjutant General, in the
following order:
II. officers on the active List. according
to corps and regiments, as even in the
Army Register.
"2. officers on the rc';rtf 1T, in the
order of corps and r9f -n 10 which
they formerly belonged
The following order a ,tt..,g the gem
eral staff of the District Nat onal Guard
was issued at militia headquarters yester-'
day.
National GuRrdsmen Ordered.
"The commanding general directs that
officers of the general staff assemble in
the north corridor. first floor. of the War
Department, in full dress uniform
(straight swords and white gloves) on
Wednesday. January l. 1902. not later
than 1925 O'Clock a. m, and proceed
thence to the Executive Mansion to pay
their respects to the President of the
United States.
THEODORE MOSHER,
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
CHILDREN PLEASED BY GIFTS.
Little Ones ut Temporary Home
Given an Entertainment.

One of the most delightful holiday en-
tertainments of the week was the Christ
mas festival for the children of the
Temporary Home on Howard Avenue
given under the direction of Miss Susie
II. Cook, the matron.
The Rev. J. E. Rankin, president Of
Howard University, delivered an address
to the children, followed by Father Dough-
erty. of St Augustine's Catholic Church,
and John W. Douglass. OF the Board of
Children's Guardians. Rev. ID. E. Wise
man opened the service with prayer and
Louis Douglass rendered selections on the
violin. The children were made happy
by receiving suitable Christmas gifts.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

humorous gifts for ALL Games and music
were enjoyed. Those present were the
Misses Gussie Bethunei Margaret Doonan,
Alma Herrie, Tillte Knapp. Anna Belle
Macintosh and Mabel Webb, and Messrs
Chadsey, Cheseldine, Jewell, Lacey. Pace
and Mehb.