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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
WATER DEPARTMENT.
To Burn The Mortgages.

Special services will be held in the st.
Peters NJ. +. church, Riverside, March
10Th at Z p m. The mortgages held
against the church and parsonage prop
critics have been satisfied and in conneC-
ton with the exercises these documents
will be burned in the presence of the
congregation. The board of trustees
will be represented by the president, j..
l.. shannon; the Ladies Aid Society by
their president, Mrs. Emma Hoover, and
the stewards, by William X Clark.
An address appropriate to the occa-
sion will be delivered by the pastor, Rev.
F. s Nought. The choir will render
special music.
The public are invited to the services,
especially those who have rendered as
sistance in reducing the church and par
sonage debt.
The obligations against the board OF
trustees have been met by the united eff
fort and the generous support OF the
congregation and friends. The pastor,
especially, has been most unt'ring in his
effort to wipe out the Indebtedness and
not little of what has been accomplish.
ed is due to his labors. The mortgage
satisfied represents $1,000.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Nav Never Be Discovered.

The murder of Thomas McHenry, at
Rohrsburg, on the morning of February
3rd, promises to 60 unavenged. There
has been no arrest made and there is not
likely to be. The murder was one of
those rural crimes which puzzles detec-
tives because of the seeming lack OF
motive on the part of any known per-
son. Detection of the murderer seems
extremely unlikely, because at thertime
of the commission of the crime all OF the
inhabitants OF that sparsely populated
district were in bed. The chance of any
one being on the road and recognizing
the fugitive was reduced to almost moth
ing.
Rumor had connected the murdered
mans brother, Mcclellan McHenry, of
Hazleton, with the crime, but so far no
evidence has been found that would in
criminate him. -Bloomsburg Daily.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Western Mans Visit East.

George NJ. Cotner, of South Central,
Kansas, Monday afternoon, left for his
home after months visit with relatives
in this county. Mr.. Cotner, who is a
native of Strawberry Ridge, emigrated
West sixteen years ago. He is engaged
in farming and threshing and has be-
come a widely known and substantial
citizen. On his return home yesterday
he was accompanied by Mrs Susan
Boone and Miss Carrie G. Patterson, of
Strawberry Ridge, who will take up their
residence at South Central.
Mr.. Cotner states that a large pro-
portion of the population in that sec
ton of Kansas is made up of
Pennsylvania folks and that every year
these hold a grand reunion. On that
occasion it is determined how many
wish to revisit their old homes in the
Keystone State, when special rates east
are easily procured for the party.
South Central is near Wichita, the
scene of some OF Carrie Nations saloon
smashing. Mr. Cotner states that while
Kansas is prohibition State there is a
very large saloon element there. Liquor
is sold with impunity, he said, because
it is difficult to secure a conviction, it
being next to impossible to get a jury
in which there are not saloon men or
their sympathizers. The temperance
element long ago gave up the fight and
there was no agitation until Carrie Ma
ton took hold with her little hatchet
In some of the larger cities such as
Wichita a sort of compromise is effect
ed by proceeding against the saloon as
a nuisance. All liquor seller has to do
is TO pay his fine at regular intervals
and 90 on selling
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
NO REPAIRS
ON CANAL
For First Winter in its History Orders Are
Withheld.

Hugh d. Quick, division superintend-
ent of the Pennsylvania canal, was in
town Tuesday. He stated that orders
for the customary repairs on the canal
made during the winter have thus far
been withheld, circumstance in line
with recommendation by the directors
to the shareholders of the company that
the canal be abandoned.
Mr.. Quick admits that things look as
though the waterway may be put to
no use during the coming summer. 1t
is true that repairs are nowhere so urg-
ent that the canal could not go on duty
without them, but for the company,
should it intend to use the canal to neg
lect all repairs at the one season of the
year in which they can be made would
seem to be questionable policy and
form departure never made by the
company before.
The canal company owns some l42
boats, which lie at different points along
the line of the canal, half dozen or
more at this place. Unless these are to
be permitted to 60 to ruin, to rot down
where they lie, it will be necessary to
use the canal to effect their removal. 1t
would therefore be unsafe to predict
that water will not be turned into the
canal next spring.
Our citizens may we'll regret to see the
day when the canal is abandoned, as it
will no doubt prove next TO impossible
to keep the big waterway, which cuts
through the centre of our town, in any
thing like presentable condition. The
disgusting appearance of the big ditch
during the three or four months in win
ter when the water is out, with the ac-
emulation of rubbish and sewage that
covers its bottom, may convey some idea
of what the canal abandoned may be
like during the whole year round.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Only a Case of Chicken Pox.

A case of common chicken pox in the
family of Benjamin Miller, of Hemlock
street, was the cause of no end of excite
uent in that part of town during yes
terday and Tuesday. little daughter
of the family is down with the disease
and some one started the story that it
was small pox. As result those who
passed the house took the opposite side
of the street.
DR.. Paules is the attending physician
and several persons have taken the
trouble to call at his Office to ascertain
the truth of the matter. There is no
small pox in Danville and probably with
the exception of the case in question no
chicken pox.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Tn Honor of His FOrtieth.

Seth G. Lormer was pleasantly sur
prised by a number OF friends at his
home, corner OF Pine and Walnut streets
last evening in honor of his 10th birth
day. The party was arranged by Mrs,
Lormer A fine lunch was served. The
following members of the Washington
Drum Corps of which Mr.. Lormer is a
member were present: William Reed,
David G. Williams, Thomas Roney, Grant
Gulick, Frank Rowe, Charles and Harry
Kim and James Freeze Others present
were: Mr.. and Mrs Peter Winters, Mr..
and Mrs G. W. McIain, Mr. and Mrs.
John Nastine and Mrs. Sarah Saunders,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
NORTHU MBERLAND
PRESBYTERY
A Special Session Was Held in This City
Monday.

A special meeting of the Northumber-
land Presbytery was held Monday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the lecture
room of the Mahoning Presbyterian
church. The meeting was held for the
purpose of acting upon the request of
the Rev. g. II. Johnson for a dissolu-
tion of the pastoral relation between
himself and the churches of Elysburg
and Rush and to grant letter of dis
missal to Mr.. Johnson to the Presbytery
of Philadelphia North. These req uests
were granted and the provision of a
minister for these churches left to the
congregations until the regular meeting
of the Presbytery, which will be held at
Jersey Shore April 18th. Rev. DIR.
Steans of this city will officially declare
these pulpits vacant on Sunday, April
18th. The Presbytery also granted a
letter of dismissal to Rev. +. +. Christ
Inc to the Presby terry of Lima, Ohio.
Those in attendance were: Revs. J.
f. Wright D. d., Moderator, OF Lock
Haven; w. 7. l.. Kieffer, of Milton; J.
ID. Cook, of Remove; o. &. Morton, of
Sunbury; G. II. Hemingway, D. D., of
Bloomsbury; James Garter, of Williams
port; L. F. Brown, of Mill Hall; George
H. Johnson, of Elysburg; A. b. Herr, of
Pottsgrove, and DIR. W. A. McAtee
and DR.. w. |. Steans, of this city.
The Elders present were: p. Welsh,
PH. d., of Bloomsburg; l.. |. Meyer, of
WiIliamsport; w. s. Pollock, of Ex-
change; G. G. McWilliams, J. F. Pitner,
of Elysburg; and William Scott, of Rush
township.
At meeting of ministers and elders
of Northumberland Presbytery held in
this city yesterday the following resolu-
ton was adopted by unanimous rising
vote:
The Presbytery of Northumberland
has learned with distress and alarm of
the session of the National Congress for
the transaction of ordinary business
held on the Sabbath day, March 3rd.
This needless disregard of the Lords
Day is at once violation of the civil
law, an affront to the Christian consci-
ence of the country, an evil example to
law breakers in general, a wicked de-
parture from the reverent customs of
the fathers of the Republic and an Of
fense to Almighty God, the gracious
Giyer of the day of rest 1t 10 asainst
the general welfare, deserves universal
reprobation and We earnestly hope may
not prove a precedent for future meet
ings of our National Legislation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Inter-Collegiate Debating Team.

The Pennsylvania Inter Collegiate Ora
torical Union will hold its ninth annual
contest at Gettysburg on Friday night.
Arthur l.. Crossley, of West Hemlock
township, this county, is one of the rep
resentatives of the union who will par
ticpate in the contest. Mr.. Crossley Is
a very promising young man and last
June won the first prize in the junior
oratorical contest at Lafayette college.
He also took prize in the oratorlcal
contest in the Pennsylvania Chatanqua
at Mt Gretna last summer.
That he will acquit himself with credit
in the contest at Gettysburg on Friday
night, there is little doubt. The Phila-
delphia Press of yesterday prints the
portrait of Mr.. Crossey along with
those of William II. Hess, of Swarth-
more College; Howard E. Sinner, of
Muhlenburg College; William IL. Het-
rick, of Pennsylvania College, and Ed
ward E. Kelly, of Ursinus College, the
other representatives of the Union who
will take part in the contest.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
The Irving French Company.

The Irving French Co. will open a
three nights engagement at the opera
house tonight. The company comes
to us very highly recommended The
press throughout the western states
have been most lavish in their praise of
the Irving French company cand the
public has responded in generous style.
The play selected for tonight
is "A Runaway Wife. Prices 10, %
and 30 cents. Ladies free tonight
only, if accompanied by an escort
with one paid 30 cent ticket
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Will Succeed Mr., Buckingham,

A. q. Haas, of Shamokin, on Monday
received appointment as district deputy
revenue collector to succeed Robert
Buckingham, of Bloomsbury, who has
filled the position for the last eight
years. The district comprises Mont
our, Columbia and Northumberland
counties. The salary is $1,000 per year.
Mr. Haas is prominent Republican
of the "Stalwart" faith and is at pres.
ent secretary of the board of education.
He will assume the collectorship on
April 1st. The appointment holds good
for four years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Successful Meetings.

The meetings at Salvation Army Hall
on Saturday and Sunday evenings con-
Quoted by Major Edith Marshall assist
ed by Captain Hattie Core attracted
very large audiences. The exercises
were full of interest. Major Marshall is
fine talker and soon won her way into
the hearts of her audience. The singing
of Captain Core was delightful feature
of the meetings.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Council Meeting.

Friday night, the last regular meeting
night of the pr, sent council year, was
destined to pass without quorum
Chairman Kemmer, Vastine, Goldsmith,
Jones, Fetterman and Deutsch were
present. They waited for half an hour
or more, hoping that the seventh men,
ber would turn up, but waiting was in
vain. The time was spent in talking
over the work of the past year, ,and some
of the problems which will confront the
new Council.
Following are the retiring Councilmen
of the present year:
Mr.. Deutsch, First Ward; Mr.. Ches-
nut, Second Ward; Mr.. Holloway, Third
Ward; Mr.. Amesbury, Fourth Ward, Mr..
Vastine of the First Ward succeeds him
self. The other Councilmen-elect are as
follows: First Ward, William Davis,
Second Ward, M. D. l.. Sechler; Third
Ward, James Dougherty; Fourth Ward,
Joseph Gibson.
The following bills were ordered paid
by the Finance Committee:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Hartman-Keefer,

Austin Hartman, brother of f. Q.
Hartman proprietor of the silk mill and
Miss Mabel Keefer, both of Danville,
were married Monday night. The Ger
emony was performed at the parsonage
of Shiloh Reformed church, by Rev.
George +. Limbert, at o'clock. Miss
Sadie kear acted as bridesmaid and
Walter Kramer attended the groom Mr..
and Mrs. Hartman will reside in this
city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Purchased R4 Will G. Brown.

Will G. Brown has purchased the
property, Mill and Penn streets, this
city, belonging to bis fathers estate.
Negotiations had been on foot for some
time past but the transfer was not made
until Saturday afternoon. The new
purchaser will occupy the rear part of
the building, renting out the store room
and the upper front apartments. John
q. Brown, who occupies the building at
present, will remove to room on the
opposite side of the street occupied at
present by Harry Rhodes, the tailor.
He will continue in the stationery bust
ness
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Dancers Carnival.

Miss Meta Meyer will conclude the
first term of her children's dancing class
on Friday evening by giving a carnival.
Ensemble and fancy dancing will form
an interesting feature. The little ones
will be dressed in appropriate costumes.
There will be may pole dance and q
cake walk.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
DOrris-Rea.

On Tuesday, March 5th, 1901, at the
residence of Mr.. William B. Chamberlin,
Torresdale, Philadelphia, Mr.. John D..
Doris, of Huntingdon, Pa, and Miss
Anne NJ. Rea, of Danville.
Mr.. Doris is one of the leading At
torneys of Huntingdon county. He is
also attorney for the Pennsylvania rail-
road company. Mr. and Mrs. Doris
will go to house keeping in Huntingdon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
A Sudden Change,

Yesterday was one of the coolest days
of the season. Early in the morning the
thermometer registered two degrees
above zero. There was little or no mod
Grafton during the DAY and last night
the cold was most intense The change
from the moderate weather of Tuesday
was very sudden, the thermometer fall
ing 80 some degrees in a few hours time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Little Bows Bad Accident.

Solomon, the ll-year-old son of AL
bert Gensberger, East Front street,
while playing with some other boys in
an alley near Tripner's bakery, Friday,
fell upon bottle which broke under his
weight, the glass inhicting a cash three
inches long on his left leg. The bleed
ing was profuse and the little fellow had
to be carried home. DR. Thompson was
called, who inserted several stitches in
the wound
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Against the Henderson Bill.

A committee consisting of George II.
Smith, John z. Patton and j. M. Hos
letter has been appointed by Mahoning
Tribe No. II, Imp. 0. X. NJ, 10 confer
with the different secret societies of
Montour county with reference to a
protest against the Henderson Bill re-
Gently introduced into the Pennsyl-
vania legislature.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
CONDENSED NEWS.

Grim the neglected grape vines now.
It. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March
Iold weather for the public sale sea
III Fools Day falls on Monday this
II.
Winter seems 10 be lively corpse
I now.
he Irving French company at The
IRA house tU-ni2ht.
'upils of the Sunbury public schools
st be vaccinated at once.
Tenturesome robins will soon put in
appearance.
lean up and cremate the garbage of
IT cellars and yards.
advertisements of spring goods are
advance agents of the blue birds and
delions and other delights.
he dealer who is displaying spring
DIS most likely had chill yester-
A Runaway Wife" will be the open
play of the Irving French company
he opera house tonight.
he Penn Social club will give pro-
ssive sledge party in their rooms on
nday evening.
ieorge Bedea has gone to house keep
on Water street in the dwelling oC-
led by the late Adam Siss man.
Iail Carrier William Lloyd has taken
his residence in the old Van Allen
lse on West Market street.
Miss Ethel Burdick is now employed
the Montour and Columbia Tele
one exchange, increasing the day force
three operators.
Ir. and Mrs. Clark Kerns are the hap
parents of a little son, who repre-
$ the fifth generation in the family
living.
iral free mail delivery would be-
It convenience to many farmers in
section. Let it come soon.
q. Smith, of Williamsport, will
soon with his family to Danville.
Tilliamsport Gazette and Bulletin.
Hats off, is the command of the
rch wind.
.et this city offer strong inducements
the location here of new industries.
iaster confectionery is being dis
Eyed.
WAN rED:-Any one willing to can
IS can have salary and visit Pan
lerican free. Address, IL. w. CHASE,
, State ST., Binghamton, n. Y.
JanviIle is one of the most orderly
i es in the land.
here are indications of a large num-
of changes of residences the first of
t month.
he members of Beaver Lodge, No.
Knights of Pythias, are very much
ased with the growth of their order
his city and throughout the country.
:hool children are already counting
days until the close Of the term.
fhe Penn Social club has purchased
ool table from w. I. Pease. This
;anization already have a good bill
d table.
fhe annual Easter assembly will be
'en under the auspices of Wyle's or
nstra, on Monday evening, April 8th.
ne mercury fell thirty degrees in
zen hours Tuesday.
We learn from the "Alillheim Journal
tJ. Malcolm Laurie, of Bellefonte, has
appointed to the position of teller
ne Centre County Bank of that place.
Laurie has many friends in this CITY
will be pleased to learn of his ap-
ntment.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Surveying on New Trolley Line.

Engineering work has been c0mmenc-
ed on the proposed trolley line between
Berwick and this city At present a
corps is engaged in running preliminary
lines between Catawissa and Rupert and
it is thought that the location of the line
between those two places will shortly be
made. As shown by the preliminary
lines, the road at that point will be
built through the narrows parallel with
the n. l.. & w. tracks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Death of Mrs. Moran.

Mrs Thomas Moran, Centre street died
at $50 o'clock yesterday forenoon after
an illness Of ten days She was 10 years
of age and is survived by her husband, :,
three yearold daughter and an infant
son II months old. The deceased was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Trainor, West Mahoning street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Jubilee Singers.

The Jubilee Entertainers of Montgom-
cry, Ala, will sing in the Y. NJ. c. A.
hall on Saturday night, March Is, for
the benefit of the colored church at this
place. The company has sung in Eng
land, Scotland and Ireland and the prin-
cipal cities of the United States.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
New Cart for the Silk Mill.

Wagon Maker II. G. Salmon has just
completed building cart for use about
the Silk Mill which is fitted with the
Weitzel Safety Wagon Skein and the
LaRue Patent Single Tree, both inven-
tons of Danvile men. They are practi
cal appliances and will no doubt rapidly
come into general use.
u. G.. Smith was in town Friday in
the interest of the Safety Wagon Skein
and he claims that there is already a
great demand for that article.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
OLD OFFICERS
REELECTED
The New Council Was Organized Monday
Night.

The Borough Council for 1902 effect
ed an organization Monday night. The
old officers were all reelected There
was no opposition for any of the posi-
tions except those ofStreet Commission
er and Borough Solicitor. Contests for
other offices, where they existed, we're
fought out before the meeting The ses-
sion was brief and harmonious, the en-
tire business being pushed through in a
trifle over half an hour.
The old Council convened at o'clock
with the following members present:
kemmer, Jones, Goldsmith, Fetterman,
Vastine, Sechler, Laurer and Brandt.
The minutes of the last previous meet
ing were read and approved.
A bill from the Borough Treasurer of
$3.50 and one from the Borough Solicitor
of 800 were approved and ordered paid,
after which the old council adjourned
sine die.
Joseph Hunter, Justice Of the-Peace,
administered the oath to the new mem
bers as follows: William L. Davis, and
Amos Vastine, First Ward; NJ. d. l..
Sechler Second Ward; James F. Dough-
erty, Third Ward; Joseph NJ. Gibson,
Fourth Ward
THE NEW COUNCIL.
Albert kemmer was chosen temporary
chairman and Sam A. Mccoy temporary
secretary. On motion of Mr.. Nastine,
Albert Kemmer was elected permanent
chairman. On motion of Mr.. Sechler
Sam A. Mccoy was made permanent
secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Fetterman the salar
les for the ensuing year were fixed the
same as last year. They are as follows:
Chief-o Police, $50; police assistant,
$50; Street Commissioner, $50; Receiver
of Water Rents, $40; Clerk of Council,
$l5; wages on the street, Sl.I5; Borough
Treasurer, $50; Borough Solicitor, 500,
On motion of Mr.. Davis, Harry Ellen
bogen was elected borough treasurer.
Mr.. Vastine nominated II. b. Deem
for street commissioner; Mr.. Jones NOM
mated John Everitt. Following is the
vote:
Deen-Davis, George SechIer, Vastine,
Fetterman, kemmer, NJ. d. l.. Sechler,
Goldsmith, Dougherty, Laurer Brandt,
and Gibson.
Everitt-Jones
Mr. Dten receiving the majority of
votes he was declared elected.
George Sechler nominated j. G. Mnce-
moyer for Chief Police and James f.
Dougherty nominated John G. Noris as
assistant. Nominations were declared
closed, after which both were elected by
acclama'ion.
Mr.. Dougherty nominated Il. s. Am
norman for borough solicitor. Mr.. Vas
tine nominated +. s. Gearhart. The
vote was as follows:
Ammerman-Davis, George Sechler,
Fetterman, kemmer, Dougherty, Laur-
er, Brandt and Gibson.
Jones and Goldsmith.
Mr.. zimmerman receiving the majority
of votes he was declared elected Bor-
ough Solicitor.
Mr.. Vastine nominated George w.
West for borough surveyor, who was un-
animously elected.
On motion the officers bonds were
fixed the same as last year.
The secretary read the rules governing
council previously I'm force and these
were on motion re-adopted.
On motion it was decided that the
night of meeting remain unchanged, the
first and third Friday of each month at
8 o'clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Martin Luther.

One of the many pleasing features of
the Martin Luther" entertainment
to be given at the opera house March l3
and 18th, will be the musical selections.
The following is the program:
Overture. Orchestra.
The Son of God
The Palms
Gloria"
Chorus of 100 voices.
Luther Rally Hymn
Jesus Shall Reign
German Carol
Evening Prayer.
Chorus of 20 male voices.
Lead Kindly Light Chorus of Nuns.
''Over the Line (solo)
''Ave Maria" (solo)
Elm Feste Burg RECOMMENDATIONS.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Burned by a Flash.

Robert May, 205 Chambers street, who
works at the Reading Iron Works, was
painfully burned about the breast and
face by fash from the rolls, Saturday
last. He is under the treatment of DR..
Paules. He may not be able to resume
work for some time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-07
Trustees Elecfaa

The following trustees were elected at
st. Paul's NJ +. church Monlay night.
John K. Rote, David Thomas, Jesse h
Cleaver, Robert Adams, William Linn
berger. DIR. r. r. Harpel, John l.. Evans,
Will q Brown and nr G. II Reynolds.