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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Chosen as Delegates.

Following are the delegates who Will
represent the local fire companies at the
State Firemen's convention which meets
at Philadelphia on October |; Friend
ship Fire Company, Harry Fields; Wash
ington Hose Company, d. G. Williams;
Continental Hose Company, Michael
RYAN; Goodwill Hose Company, John
Nevill.
Chief Engineer John q. Waite will
attend as a delegate from the fire depart
ment.
The delegates will leave for Philadel-
phia on Saturday next. The full! repre-,
sentation of the fire department will
leave on Monday next. Neither Of the
local companies will be accompanied by
band Of music. The nearest approach
to band will be fnurte n-piece drum
corps which will accompany the Wash
inglon Hose Company.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Death of William Geiger.

William Geiger, widely known and
respected citizen of Limestone town
ship, died Tuesday morning after long
illness Of diabetes aged II years. The
deceased is survived by wife, one son,
Wilhelm. and three daughters: Mrs
George King and Anna, Mabel and
Maude. the three latter residing at
home. The funeral will take place on
Friday At ga. m, lnterment will be
made u the Lutheran cemetery at
" Nashinglonville.
Mr. Ge;.er, the deceased, was broth
er of Mrs. j. b. Laidacker, of South
Danylile.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Anti.SalOnn Increment.

Dr.. II. a. Tucker of Philadelphia Rev
I. b. Birch of McCamicsburg and NJ Ii.
Gottshall of Pttsburg, three prominent
workers in the Anti-saloon movemen
vIsrteu turs city sunday.
DIR. Tucker held forth in the Grove
Presbyterian church; Rev Birch at Pine
Street Lutheran church, and Rev. Gott-
shall in st. Paul's NJ. +. church. Each
Of the speakers at length explained the
object of the Anti-saloon movement.
First Of all they are working to build up
a sentiment antagonistic to the liquor
traffic Their plan is to enforce existing
liquor laws, which now are too often dis
regarded rs well as To secure the enact
ment of new laws prohibitory in their
nature. Among the latter is law which
will give The people irrespective of party
every two years the right TO vote for or
against the saloon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Young Townsman Welded.

Will II. Curtis, of this city, was mar
ried Tuesday. The bride in the case
is Miss Ada Young, daughter of Frank
Young of Benton. The ceremony was
performed at the home Of the brides
uncle, Thomas Kcster, WelliversvilIe, at
high noon. Miss Matte Fisher was
bridesmaid and Myron Mordon best
man. The newly welded couple left for
Buffalo on bridal tour.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Sixty Gallon Chemical Engine.

The authorities at the Hospital for the
Insane have purchased a Stempel fire
extinguisher. 1t is a sixty gallon chem
ical tank, with three hundred feet of
hose, mounted on two wheel truck.
Yesterday it was subjected to a severe
test conducted by Otto Welp, of the
Philadelphia fire department, and was
found in every way satisfactory. The
cost was $500,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Y, M, G. A. Nav Not Close.

From present indications, it is almost
an assured fact that the Young Mems
Christian Association will not close its
doors. The Board Of Directors are max
ing a canvass among business men and
others, with view of securing funds to
keep the work going in our midst and
are meeting with gratifying success. The
plan they present appeals to the people
and no doubt will result in furthering
the work. Everybody should assist in
this commendable enterprise.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Wedded in Their Own Home.

At their newly furnished home on
West Mahoning streeC last night oc-
cured the marriage of Miss Sarah Keen
er and Thomas Evans, both of this city
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. J.. d. Urch at $50 o'clock. Miss
Tillie Keener, sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid, and Edwin Roberts, best
man. Only the immediate relatives and
friends of the bride and groom were
present at the wedding.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
An Annual Visitor.

Landlord w c. Williams of Hotel
BaIdy left Tuesday morning for Allen
town to attend the fair Billy annual
" visits the great Allentown fair and
he always reports good time, The
Allentown fair is in the front rank of
the best and largest exhibitions in the
country In fact there is no county fair
held anywhere that can draw such
large crowds rs are seen yearly ut Al
lentOwn.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Station Agent Black Honored.

Station Agent William Black left last
evening for New York where he will join
the officials of the Freight Department
of the ID. /. q w. railroad on tour of
inspection over the entire system. The
tour will occupy three or four days. Mr..
Black is the only agent on the Blooms
burg division selected for this trip and
the honor, therefore, is one not to be
lightly esteemed.
George Eggert will have charge of the
station during Agent Black absence.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
To Increase Capacity.

Howe & Polk are installing an addi-
tional furnace at their Structural Tub
ing Works, which will increase the braz-
ing capacity one-third. They are also
about Installing a 25O horse power Bah
cock and Wilcox water tube boiler and
an 50 horse power engine to take the
place of a smaller one in use about the
plant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS.
Brief Mention of the Doings of Your
Friends and Acquaintance.

Miss Leona Shoemaker, of Philadel-
phia, returned home Monday after a
visit with her aunt, Mrs. L. d. Ulrich.
Charles Peifer left Monday morning
for Allentown where he will attend the
fair
Mrs. John NJ. Geise, Pine street, left
Monday morning for visit with
friends in Reading and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Jacobs, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mccoy and son Saul, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel A. Mccoy and Miss Cal
Lyon left Tuesday for Allentown where
they will attend the fair.
Mrs. James Scarlet and son, James,
left Tuesday for two weeks visit at
Allentown and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Kase left Tues
day for the PanAmerican Exposition
and Niagara Falls.
Rev. l.. D. UIrich returned last even
ing from visit with friends in Philade-
phia.
Mrs. Rebecca Clark left yesterday
for Buffalo, N. Y, to attend the Exposi-
ton.
W. G. Pursel, William J. Rogers and
G. p. Hancock left yesterday for Will
Transport to attend meeting of the
Shriners.
William H. Curtis and bride left yes
terday afternoon for the Pan-American
Exposition and Niagara Falls.
P. II. Cotner left yesterday for short
stay at Bedford Springs.
Mrs. Esther Stoes and Miss Esther
Brown, of this city,spent yesterday with
Mrs. Fonda, Milton.
Mrs. Samuel Seward, of Scranton, re-
turned home yesterday after a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. David Grove, Ash
street.
Mrs. Philip Thomas, of Wapwallopen,
who has been the guest of Mrs. David
Grove, Ash street, returned home last
evening.
Mrs. Ida Jones, Grand street, left yes
terday for a visit with friends in Mil
ton.
Mrs. Mary Hawkins, West Hemlock
township, left yesterday for visit with
relatives in Milton.
Miss Ida Swank, of Bloomsburg, call
ed on friends in this city yesterday.
Mrs. D. L. Smith is visiting at the
home of her brother, Frank Trumbower,
WiIkesbarre.
from business b. iG9Setf rTfttRgE4ed tg LAST evening
David A. Montgomery returned last
evening from visit with friends in
Philadelphia.
Butler Michael, of Binghamton, n. Y,
is visiting at the home offs. NJ. Trum
bower.
G.. NJ. Hornberger left yesterday for
Lehigh University where he will resume
his course.
Mrs. George Edmondson and son,
Frank, left yesterday for Allentown,
where they Will attend the fair.
Mrs. Butler Edgar visited friends in
Sunbury yesterday.
Miss Anna Mace, of Philadelphia, ar
rived in this city last evening for visit
with her sister, Mrs L. d. Ulrich Church
street
Mr.. and Mrs. p +. Maus and w. j.
Baldy, Esq, returned last evening from
Eaglesmere.
Miss Daniel Barth returned to Scran-
ton yesterday after a visit with 5. Nj.
Trunbower, East Market street.
Elmer Cotner, of WashingtonviIle, at
tended court yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Reuben Hess returned
to Shamokin yesterday after visit at
the home of Joseph /. Shannon, River
| side.
Mrs. Catherine Shearer and daughter
Miss Elizabeth, and Harry Claudy who
| have been guests at the home of Harry
Kaufman, Cedar street, returned to
their home in Upper Strassburg, Frank
lin county, yesterday.
Miss Ida Gallagher left yesterday for
a visit with friends in Tioga.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
A ged Lady Dies,

Mrs. Nancy Pegg, life long resident
of Rush township, Northumberland
county, died at the home of her grand
nephew, Wesley n. Pegg, South Dan
ville,a at 9 o'clock Monday evening Mrs.
Pegg was in her 85th year. Last May
she suffered a paralytic stroke and since
that time has rapidly declined.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Six O'clock Dinner,

Mrs. Elizabeth Everhart gave six
o clock dinner at her home on Lower
Mulberry street, yesterday. The follow
ing were present; Rev. IL. {. Harman
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. John Foster,
Mrs. Lewis Woods, Christian Laubach,
Frank Detweiler, Raymond Pierce, John
p. Detweiler and Hattie Albeck.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Rev, S. Park Cadman, D. D.

Rev. S. Park Cadman, d. D., Brook
lyn, n. Y, will lecture before the Ep-
worth League convention in st. Paul's
NJ. E. church, Thursday evening, Oct.
8, on the subject, THE Puritans in Two
Continents"
DR.. Cadman is a graduate of Rich
mond College, University of London,
England, and is now in the prime of his
STRENGTH.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
CONDENSED NEWS.

Milton Fair next week.
Franciscus Friday night.
Fall house cleaning is beginning.
China asters are having their day.
Passenger travel is on the increase.
Screen doors are being taken down.
Franciscus is truly a great magician.
The y. NJ. c. A. Boys Bible Glass
will open for the season, Friday even
ing. Oct. 4th, at : o'clock. All boys
cordially invited.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Mems Bible Glass
will hold its first session, Sunday morn
ing, Oct 9th, at O'Clock. A cordial
invitation is extended to all men who
desire to study the word.
George Reifsnyder has purchased the
James Bateman property, Upper Null
berry street. Consideration 5000.
Picnics that have not been held will
probably be postponed until next year
unless there is change in the wea ther.
With Franciscus the Great. .-Solaris,
in her weird and beautiful Partisan
dances. La Dance des Fleurs La Dance
des Feur, Fleur de Lis Beautiful cleo
trical effects.
The Lackawanna railroad company
is hauling an unusual large amount OF
freight just now.
These balmy autumn days add to the
luxury of life.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day TO Edmond G. Burger, son of Abra-
ham Burger, of this city and Miss Fanny
Kocher, of Nanticoke.
Passenger trainmen are wearing their
winter uniforms.
The High school foot ball team of
this city will line up against the Sha-
mokin High school team on October
10Th and 26th Our boys are passing
through the preliminary practice very
,reditably.
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
1f Welsh Congregational church held
last Sunday it was decided to sell or
ease tie church property. Terms easy
Apply to John Barber, Bloom street, or
]. l. Williams, Ferry street. T. K.
Williams, Secretary.
This is the time of year when the true
sportsman will be doing his duty by
keeping watchful eye on the pot hunt
er. The latter threatens to be espec-
ially active this season, because small
game of all kinds is more abundant
than ever.
Franciscus the magician, will appear
at the Opera House Friday evening. Last
year this famous magician appeared il
this place and drew large audience
This year he is said to have many new
tricks and will likely he well received.
Mrs Mckinley bears her bereave
ment well, and the nation hopes thai
she WIZ sur I'VE ',io Sii0oN ''-l.' -
nef hu'O''n" 'Yl -. ',I, = .,-.1atL. ,,l,
I ;t,, - IT,
some u OlT O''' ''-is 80 80 s-,ia -
of the hour-Is the coal bin full? Is tn
furnace III "oiAin5 oi,'ei ii'''o ''
oousn' So'i " i'l''' 7''i'
The death or ROBERT Ialt' Dr. 0
NeaUheIlg oo"lo' ~
eu was ne i['Oiel - -'i'@7 '''''
foriiierly VI oo"'n Ia" nv
For the Coluiho'" Couh'y l"l'
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
CULVERT At
BLIZzARD'S RUN
Council Takes Action Relating to it Friday
Night.

Council held a regular meeting Friday
night The principal business on hand
was the rebuilding Of the cnlvert on
Walnut street at Billiards. run.
After some discussion it was decided
to enlarge the waterway by putting
down concrete bottom and laying up
walls of solid masonry 10 feet apart and
10 feet high the top TO be covered with
railroad iron on which the roadway is
to be built. This, it is believed, will be
of sufficient dimensions to carry of the
water of the biggest flood that is likely
to occur The work, which was begun
on Monday morning, is under the
supervision of Peter J. Keefer. 1t will
be quite big job, the length of the cul-
vert up 20 the railroad property being
about fifty feet.
The 2. & II. railroad company up to
the present has shown no inclination to
enlarge the portion of the same culvelt
that extends under the railroad. On
the contrary, it was repor ed Friday night
that the company is putting Il concrete
bottom in the culvert, which has the ef-
feet of Iessening its height some nine
inches.
On motion of Mr.. Nastine it was ord
cred that accom- panied by the Borough
Surveyor the committee on streets AMI
bridges Saturday visit the spot, as
certain the proper grade and if the bot
tom of the culvert is above the level to
bring the matter before the railway au-
thorities
On motion Of Mr.. Dougherty the fire
mems appropriation was ordered paid
up 20 date, three uarters being due.
On motion of Mr. Fetterman S-idel &
Bausch were granted the use of one of
the rooms in the basement of City Hall
at present used for storing tools belong
ing to the borough.
George NJ. West, superintendent, APP
peared before council, asking that it en-
ter into a new contract with the Stand
ard Electric Light Co. Owing TO the
introduction of modern machinery, he
said, the company lis able to dispense
with some help-that 1t is retrenching in
several ways and is therefore able TO Of
fer electric light to the borough at re-
duction of $408 26 per year. The price
per arc light of 1000 candle power, is
reduced from $77.S9 to $3.50 and the
incandescent lights, 25 candle power,
from $l6.66 to $500 The new contract
knocks the cost of lighting the borough
dow from $5645. rs to S5237 so.
On motion the matter was laid over
until next meeting Following is the vote:
Yeas-Vastine, George Sechler, Davis,
McLain, Jones and Brandt.
Nays-Fetterman, Kemmer, Gibson
and Dougherty.
The following bills were approved for
payment:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26

At $50 O'Clock last evening the jury
in the case ofGeorge Sommers and Miles
Sassaman, charged with voluntary man
slaughter, returned verdict of guilty as
per Indictment and recommending Miles
Sassaman to the mercy of the court.
Tie case was given to the jury at 2:45
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Regaininp EveSight.

Hon. L. w. Welliyer, Of Exchange,
who was stricken with blindness ten
days ago, is slowly recovering.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26

The Knights of the Golden Eagle,
nearly four hundred strong, went up to
Catawissa Tuesday night to attend fair
held by the castle of that place. The
excursion was accompanied by Stoes'
hand
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26
Death of a Young Man.

William Gibboney died at the home
of his mother, Mrs. Frank Gibboney,
Wall street, yesterday afternoon, aged
IT. years. The deceased had been i'll for
a week. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-26

Continued on Fourth Page,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
INDIANS HAVING BIG TIME.
Iowa sacs and Foxes 1ndulglne in.

Ghost Dances.
Special to Times Republican.
Tama. June 1.-THE Iowa Sac and
Fox Indians, who occupy their reserva-
ton between this city and Montour are
having one of the greatest TIMES In their
history The cause of the celebration,
which lasts about two months, is the
fact that the tribe has visiting guests
from the Winnebagos of Nebraska and
Wisconsin. and the Chippewas of Min
nesota. Ghost dances are being INDUCED
in day and night. the dancing lasting for
eight days, with eight days rest. Dog
feasts are also to be enjoyed and all the
CANNES that can be bought are being
utilized.
The Winnebagos are related to the
Iowa Sacs and Foxes in that the two
tribes have inter-married. The Chip
pewas claim no relation to the Mus
quakies. unless perhaps there may be a
distant connection. All of the tribes,
however, belong to q religious sect that
was formed about siy years ago. Only
about one-third of the Musquakies be-
long to 1t. The dancing that is INDUCED
in, which Familiarity termed ghost
dances" signallzes doing penance for
sins. which the Indian thinks he is rid
ding himself of by producing utter ply
likely to cause great deal of interest
among the whites and the sight is one
that proves quite an attraction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
BARRETT DISAPPOINTED
An Indiana Man Named as ntp1
school jpsnoctor


Des Moines, June 1.-THE appoint
ment of a man named Brown from In
diana to be Inspector of high schools in
Iowa is likely TO create considerable dis
satisfaction. The regents of the state
university selected Mr.. Brown upon the
recommendation OF President Mac. can.
IN the absence of State Superintendent
Barrett. Mr.. Barrett was very much
disappointed when he learned what had
been done. He thought an Iowa man
should nave been selected-one who was
familiar with the conditions in the state
and who knows the high school men and
mas their confidence and respect
The Indiana man recommended by
President MagLean and elected by the
regents becomes htsh school Inspector
at a salary Of $1,000 a year Prof. Boil
ton. who has been Prof. Mcconnell S as
sistant for about a year. becomes head
of the department and Mr.. Dorcas, in
structer in the pedagogical department
is advanced a step Thus the head of the
department and the high school inspee-
tor are both inen who have been in Iowa
only a few months
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
WILL RETURN IN JULY.
conger VIII &C Back to China Mex,
Ninuth

Washington, June 17.-A1inister Con-
ger stated that he will return to China
leaving San Francisco about July /. ac-
companfed by his brother the Rev DIR.
Conser, of Pasadena, Cal. He called at
the white house Saturday and had a
short conference with the president. 1t
was at the conclusion of his visit With
President Mckinley that he announced
his intention of returning TO China.
Concerning the gubernatorial contest in
Iowa Mr.. Conger said he was not an ac-
tive candidate for the nominations
But" continued, ST the people of my
state want me to serve as their eXecu-
tive and summon me to that office 1
shall gladly obey their call and return
from China to do their bidding. My
friends have been very kind in mention
ing my name for that high honor, but
personally have taken no steps to Sc
cure it"
Mr.. Conger called at the state depart
ment and had a talk With DIR. Hill, as
sistant secretary. He was shown the
recent dispatches from PekiR and was
Informed concerning what chANges had
ensued in the situation. He predicted
that matters in the orient would soon be
adjusted to the satisfaction OF the pow
ers: that commercial conditions would
he improved. but that it is still neces-
sary to settle the question of indemnity.
Mr.. Conger left Washington for Bos-
ton Saturday night after calling upon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
DEATH HAS BUSY Day
Remarkable Series OF Fatalities
Reported From Oskaloosa
and Vicinity.
Two Persons Drop Dead. One
Suicides and Another
Killed by Train.
Careless Handling Of Gasoline
Results in Explosions
and Two Fires.
special to Tlmes-Republlcan.

Special to Times-Republican.
Oskaloosa, June IA remarkable Sc
ries OF casualties, most of them result
ing fatally, occurred Saturday and sun
day in Oskaloosa and vicinity. Two
persons dropped dead. another suicided,
enc fell under the wheels of an Iowa
Central freight train and two fires We're
caused by careless handling of gasoline,
resulting in explosions.
Saturday at noon Mrs. Naomi Deskin
was found dead on the kitchen floor by
her husband when he came home to din
ner. 1t is presumed she died from heart
failure, as she had been in good health
previously.
Lincoln Cox dropped dead at the paw
ing brick works, where he was employed.
Heart failure, brought on by exhaus-
tion due to the heat, is ascribed as the
cause.
Sunday Charles Huffmire. a well-to-do
farmer of Tioga township, committed
suicide at the Union Mills by hanging.
He is thought to have been mentally de-
ranged as result of brooding over re-
ligious affairs.
Charles Lafayette, about Is years of
age, fell under the wheels of an Iowa
Central freight train sunday and was
badly cut. He died in two hours. The
accident happened at skunk river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
WHIPPED BY A WOMAN
An Irate Woman Publicly Horse.
whips Lon Schump at
Iowa City.
Claims schump Broke Up Her
ENGAGEMENT With His
Younger Brother.
She Couldn't Stand for the
Courts Delays.-Willins
to Pay Fine.
,ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, June 17.-Lon Schump, Of
this city, was whipped by Mrs.
Jane Weiss, an irate woman. on the
public streets within sight Of 200 specta-
tors, and later the woman was fined $40
and costs in the mayors court. Mrs.
Weiss, the woman who did the horse
whipping. came down town last evening
and going to a harness shop purchased a
Iawhide riding whip, saying she wished
To punish a cur which was bothering
her. Starting out, she came upon
Schump, who was standing in company
with several men listening to a band
concert. Calling him to one side she
started at the whipping and before ar
rested dealt the man fully fifty blows
over the head and shoulders. When
taken to the police court the woman SAID
she had paid for the whip and was more
than willing to pay for the privilege of
Using it, The cause of the episode as
told By the woman was that She was in
fatuated with a brother Of Lon Sehump
and was at one time his promised wife.
The relatives objected to the marriage
and Lon Schunp had been the means
of breaking the engagement. he saying
defamatory things about here and using
everything in his power to rob her of
his brothers love.
The records of the district court shoy
that Schump filed an information
against Mrs. Weiss, charging her with
insanity. but for some reason the charge
was Withdrawn. Mrs. Weiss immedi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
uenth MI NIon1our.
81 tn Tinlas.Renuhlicnn

special TO IlfneS-ftepuDllcttfl.
Mentour. June Ii. = Mrs. Arminda
Walker, wife Of samuel Walker died at
her home at this place yesterday morn
ing at 1880 as the result Of weeks
illness with pneumonia. The deceased
was GA years of age and leaves besides
her husband seven children. Three of
the children, William Walker, Miss Adj
die and Mrs. Elmer Caster, reside here.
James and John Walker, other sons,
live in Belle PLANE; Mrs. c. II. Lantz,
mother daughter, in St Paul, and Mrs.
j. f. Kerwin In West Superior, Wis.
Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the
late Amos Paxton and has resided here
or near Montour for the past forty SIX
years. The funeral will be conducted by
Rev. Dodd from the Congregational
church Tuesday afternoon.