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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
KILLED BY An
ELECTRIC SHOCK
At Howe & Polks Mill Yesterday Morn
ing.

Charles Wesley zimmerman, an en-
ploye at Howe < Polk 4 mill, met an un-
timely death early yesterday morning.
zimmerman was employed as a stock
er at this plant, taking the tubing from
the grinders" to the polishing machine.
About four O'Clock, while in the act of
handling piece of pipe, one end of it
came in contact with an are lamp hang
ing overhead. In an instant a complete
circuit had been formed. zimmerman
received the full charge and dropped to
the floor. His death occurred a few
minutes later. The body was removed
to Geo W. Roat's undertaking establish.
ment and later in the morning taken to
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel zimmerman, Wall street.
zimmerman was twenty-six years of
age and is survived by his wife aud a
two-days old child. As result of the
awful shock Mrs. zimmerman now lies in
an extremely critical condition.
The funeral will be held on Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will
be made in the Lutheran cemetery,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
ANOTHER SCALP
WAS ADDED
Lewisburg Defeated by Score of8 to
Tuesday

The base ball game between the cold
Timers" and Lewisburg drew good
sized crowd to DeWitl's Park Tuesday
afternoon. The interest taken in the
sport seems to increase in Danville and
there is now every assurance that in this
city at least the national game will be
well patronized for the balance of the
season.
A succession of errors in the second
inning by short stop Irwin of the Lewis
burg's, netting five runs to the home
team, made the balance of the game
somewhat uninteresting. The visiting
team was composed of very young fell
lows and outside of the exceptional in
ming, put up good game. Gilbert as
usual pitched an elegant game and
though giving six men passes to first, he
struck out eight batters and made two
clean hits. The visiting players were
very gentlemanly, an absence of "kick-
ing forming a conspicuous part in the
contest. The detailed score follows:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Knights of Pythias Union Picnic.

The Sunbury, Northumbe land and
DanviIle Knights of Pythias lodges held
their union picnic at DeWitt's Park on
Saturday, which despite the inclement
weather was well attended. The heavy
showers during the day prevented the
base ball game and interfered with sew
eral of the minor events. Yet the oc-
casion on the whole proved a fine sue
cess Tue visiting lodges arrived on the
I0:I7 p. X. K. train and were taken at
once to the Park.
In the afternoon Stoes' band rendered
very pleasing concert program. The
band also furnished music for the dane
ing, which was largely INDUCED in by
the young people.
number of amusing races were pull
ed of. The fat mems race, barrel and
bag races and an apple eating contest,
especially, contributed much to the
pleasure of the days outing.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Riverside Camp Elects Officers.

The newly organized Camp Of p. 0. S,
of A, of Riverside, which was institut-
ed so aus piciously on Tuesday evening
has elected the following officers: Past
Charles Rifle; Vice President, h. B,
Bird; Treasurer, +. w. Young; Cores
pond ng Secretary, Elmer Fowler; Fin
ancial Secretary, G. +. Mills; Master of
Forms, Oscar Eberly; SentinelS, John
Unger and Mont knerr; Conductor,
William Nuss; Guard, Edward Hummer,
Trustees, Alex. Dimmick, William Lewis
and William KImbal. The forty. x
charter members are: Charles Kennedy
Edwin c. Gross, David SPOTS, II. $.
Kimbel, E. Startzell, K. B. Bird, James
Sassaman, William II. Lewis, Lewis
Crick, William J. Nuss, Richard Fogle,
Charles f. Mills, Jesse Snyder, Charles
Rudy, L. P. Orth, A. c. Dimmick,
Charles F. Hummer Frank Lewis
Walter Nuss, Fred Purpur, William
Richards, +. w. Young, William Baylor,
K. Nj. Yeager, j. F. Rifle, j. L. Hum
mer, Charles A. Rifle, j. o. Eberly, w.
w. Kimbel, Adam Weaser, Mont Knerr,
Grant Huber, +. G. Fowler, John I'm
ger, A. j. Oberdorf, NJ. Hess, L. r.
Richards, w. Mooris, F. K. Yeager, X.
7. Yeager, j. Marshall, G. w. Shultz, c.
7. Nuss, II. Cuthbert, c. NJ. Quick and
J. A. GottschalI. A suitable lodge room
will be selected in few days.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
An ENJOYABLE Evening,

Mrs J. IL. Ephlin was rendered party
on Tuesday evening at her home, 226
Honeymoon street, in honor of her 18th
birthday anniversary. Excellent re.
freshments were served and the evening
was pleasantly spent. Those present
were: Mrs. Mary Freeze, Mrs. Henry
Aten, Mrs. Daniel Shutz, Mrs. c. Askin,
Mrs. Brent, Mrs. H. Shick, Mrs. Ben
jamin Cook, Mrs. Hawk, Mrs. NJ. ID. l.,
Sechler, Mrs. William Farley, Mrs D. j.
Rogers, Mr., and Mrs J. Patton, Mr. and
Mrs. Nj Snyder, Misses Mabel Askin,
Pearl Brent, Minnie Ephfn, Florence
Ephlin, Gray Voris, Frank and Theo
Geringer, Clarence Ephlin, Charles
Reed, of Lewisburg, and Charles Bellies
Of Pittston.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
New PRINCIPAL for Grammar School.

The school board held a special meet
ing Tuesday night, the following mem
bers present: Fischer, Harpel, Barber,
Byerly, Fenstermacher, Werkheiser,
Green and Black. The principal bust
ness on hand was the election of teach
er for the Third Ward Grammar school
to succeed d. n. Dlettenbacher who was
last week elected to the Assistant Prin.
| cipalship of the High school.
After careful consideration the board
seemed to favor the election of male
teacher for the vacancy. +. B. Barnet,
late Principal of the Delta schools, York
| county, was recommended. A vote was
taken by which Mr.. Barnet was unan-
! imously elected
! The attention of the board was called
| to the bad condition of the roof on the
old part of the Third Ward school. On
motion the matter was referred to the
/ Building and Repair Committee. Mr.
Keerer, chairman, with instructions tC
advertise for bids for new roof. Tht
advertisement will appear in the daily
papers.
Miss Bessie Klase was nominated anC
/ elected as supply teacher.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Peter Diet1ich Entertains.

Peter Dietrich entertained a number
of friends at his home on Upper Mul-
berry street on Tuesday evening. Those
present wcrr: Misses f. Iielenbach. w.
Becker, L. Stangier, l.. Hankey, h.
Mayan, NJ. Stangier, c. Hofer, f. Hofer,
+. Hook, Z. Rodenhotter, X. Koch, l..
Mayan, W, LeDuc, +. Beyers, Miss
Grace, of Newark, y. j., and Miss Agnes
Yeager of Philadelphia; Messrs. f,
Daley, c. Hilscher,J. Snyder, II. Oesch.
er, J Iielenbach, J. Winiger, j. Udel
hofen, w. Michaels, T. Murray, j. Grau
sam, Ii. Rodenhoffer, } Hook and Mr.
Schrae, of Philadelphia. Fred and Al
bert Smedley and Charles Prentiss fur
nished the music.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
The Famous Welsh Bros Shows.

There is no manner or form of enter
| tainment that excites equal enthusiasm
in the hearts and minds of children as
rhGfc6 frnt IN reg regards v6 sa19b ylt6R1 u
maturer years as well as those who
have grown gray with the weight of
years. There is nothing that recalls
with more vivid presentation the enth-
usiasm and excitement of youth. The
sawdust ring with the healthy smell of
pine, fresh and invigorating. The fun
ny clowns, the trick donkeys, the lem
Onade and peanut venders of early days
pass in panorama before us when the
bill-boards, with faring posters an
nounce the coming of the circus. The
Welsh Bros Show recalls ye olden
times more truly than any OF the tented
shows to-day; one ring after the fashion
of early days, with the truly funny
clowns and long list of marvellous
acrobatic, contortion Prial, trained
animals and other acts, following one
another in rapid succession. Two com
plete performances are given afternoon
and evening at , and s o'clock The
big free street parade takes place at
1890 a. m, an allsurpassing, glitterlng
pageantry. The show will pitch tents
at Danville Wednesday, Aug. 2S
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Married in Sunbury.

Miss Bessie Keener and Otto s. Gray
both of this city were married last Sat
urdav afternoon at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Frank Jacobs, in
Sunbury. The Rev. j. ii. Weber of that
place performed the ceremony. Miss
Sadie Keener of this city, a sister of the
bride, was the bridesmaid, Frank Jacobs
acting as best man. After the wedding
a dinner was served. Only the immed.
late relatives of the contracting parties
were present Both the bride and groom
have a wide circle of friends in this city.
Mr.. Gray is employed as a baker at the
State Hospital
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
PWORTHIANS
PREPARATIONS
For the Eleventh Annual Convention to be
Held in This City.

The eleventh annual convention of the
Danvlle District Epworth League, will
be held in st. Paul's Methodist Episcop.
| al church on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Oct. lst, 2nd and 3rd. Pre-
parations are well under wav to make
this convention equal, if not excel all
others in spiritual, educational and soci-
al advancement among the young peo-
pie of the Methodist church. The pro-
gram, which will be particip pated in by
many of the well known workers in the
Epworth League, promises to be very in
teresting.
The first session of the convention
will be held on Tuesday evening, Octo.
Der LIST, the last session Thursday even
ing, October 3rd. One of the features of
the program will be the prominence
given Junior League work, and the Dis
trict Superintendent of this department,
Mrs. G. +. Wilbur, of Bloomsbury, is ar
ranging an interesting meeting for Tues
cav afternoon. oct lSt, from ) until 5
o'clock. Mrs. Annie f. Smiley, General
Superintendent of Junior Leagues of the
Methodist Episcopal church, will be
present at this meeting.
Every Methodist preacher in the dis
trict is an ex-oficio member of the con-
venton. Any charge on the district, not
having Society or League, may be re-
presented in the convention by its past
or and two other delegates appointed by
the Sunday School Board Or by its pas
tor. The Leagues of St Pau's, Trinity
and st. Peters churches are sparing no
efforts to make the convention a brilli-
ant success.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
School Board Meeting.

The school board held meeting
Thursday nightfcr ;hc purpose of electing
an assistant in the High school to sue
ceed Professor G. Carey who was elect
ed to the principalship.
Mr.. Green Of the Teachers Committee
submitted report recommending that
ID. \. Diettenbacher, Principal of the
Third Ward Grammar school, be elected
assistant in the High school. On mo-
tion the recommendation was adopted.
A vote was taken by which Mr.. Dieffen-
bacher was unanimously elected. Messrs
Fischer, Orth, Green, Werkheiser, keef-
er, Berger, Fenstermacher and Barber
were present when the vote was taken,
Messrs. Harpel, Black and Byerly ap-
pearing later.
The question of filling the Third Ward
Princpalship made vacant by the pro-
motion of Mr.. Dietfenbacher next oc'
cupied the board. 1t developed that
there are a number of applicants, the
most of whom reside at a distance. Let
ters of recommendations were read as
to the relative attainments of Charles +.
Null, of Perry county; Elmer ID. Bar
nett and n. G.. Barbeheun, of York
county. These three seem to be the
most available candidates and upon one
Of them the choice will undoubtedly
fall.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Annual Reunion,

The annual reunion of the survivors of
the l32nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol
unteers, will be held this year at Can
ton, BradfoId county, on September II.
The town of Canton is located on the
line of the Northern Central railroad
about 90 miles from Danville, and is the
home of Co. G of this celebrated regi-
ment.
A number of the veterans of Company
A have already decided to attend the
reunion. A very pleasant time is anti
cipated, as the citizens of Canton have
arranged to give the survivors fine re-
ception. Orders for excursion tickets can
be procured Dv applying TO James fost-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Frank N. Kramer Heard From.

w. G. Kramer, this city, has received
a telegram from his son, Frank N. kram-
er, of the Steamship Petrel, stating that
the vessel with himself on board arrived
at San Francisco, OH Thursday the 18th.
inst. The Petrol will 20 into the dry
dock for repairs while the long absent
crew will be at liberty to revisit their
homes. Frank expects to be in Dan
Vile by about the middle of September.
lie has been away from home for nine
years, five years being spent in the
navy.
Frank was a gunner on the PetreI
during the war with Spain-the little
vessel which distinguished herself SC
signally during the great battle before
Manila.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
THESE PRISONERS
WERE GOOD
Two Escape From Jail, but Six Prefer to
Remain.

/
the scene Of wholesale jail delivery
Monday. As it was two of the worse
prisoners confined in the county Jail
made their escape and are now at large
The story throughout is a remarkable
one, the part relating to the escape,
especially, which was effected in a man
ner that might have been considered
next to impossible.
The door leading into the cage in ad-
dition to a stout paddock is secured by a
| Sige or slide an inch wide which on the
| manipulation Of bar enclosed in a box
| on the wall moves out an inch or so eff
fectualIy covering the interstice be-
tween the door and the frame support
ing it.
Shortly after dinner Monday Mrs.
BreCk bill had occasion to remove some
bedding from the cage, receiving the
same from one of the prisoners at the
door. She is quite positive that she re-
locked the paddock; also that she turn
ed the lever which pushes the slide out
over the edge of the door.
1t appears, however, that she forgot
to close the door of the lever box, or to
remove the key, from the lock. The
box is to the left of the door and pre-.
sumably out of reach of the prisoners.
Last night it was found by experiment,
however, that man with a long arm by
climbing to the top OF the door on the
inside could reach out between the bars
far enough to touch the door of the lev
er box and swing it shut, which brought
the lock with the keys within reach.
Once having the bunch of keys it was
an easy matter TO select the right one
and unlock the cage door, the paddock
being easily within reach, as was also
the lever which throws back the ledge
or slide.
About o'clock the Sherift's house
hold was aroused by an excited voice in
the hallway exclaimng:
"Mrs. BreckbilI, the prisoners are get
ting out ~
The voice was that of George Crossley,
himself prisoner. The Sheriff being
absent Mrs. Breckhill hurried to the
spot to find that it was only too true.
Joseph Caddy and William Splain, both
of whom were awaiting trial for larceny,
had skedaddled. Caddy left pair of
worthless slippers behind and escaped
in George Crossley's new shoes.
The rest of the prisoners-six in num-
ber-were doing in their cells when the
escape was made. Upon awaking they
HdjSsTe65 Mss 65nG6ac nG6addsT1 and Snlain and found the
At night the prisoners were all lock-
ed in the cage as usual. 1t was cur
ious fact to reflect upon that only few
hours before they might all have walked
out into freedom and yet preferred to re-
main behind bars
Some one expressing surprise that
they had not all taken advantage of the
opportunity to escape CrossIey remark
ed:
"We were not going to miss a cinch
like this. Grub here is all right ~
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
HiUh School Foot Ball Team

The candidates for High school foot
ball team met in the school room Monday
evening. From all appearances the
lovers of this sport will witness a num-
ber of good games the coming fall. The
boys will begin preliminary practice at
once in order to get the best material.
Edward zimmerman, of Dickinson Coll
eye, Carlisle, will coach the team. A
new code of signals and a number of
new plays will be Introduced. Chall-
enges have been issued 10 the High
school teams of Lewisburg, Bloomsbury,
Shamokin, Catawissa and Milton.
Howard Lunger will again be the man,
ager and George Maers captain. The
season will open about October lst.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Badly Injured.

The work on the temporary trestle on
the Reading road was delayed yesterday
by heavy fall of earth which demoIish-
ed span of the trestle and badly injur-
ed Fred Lechance, one af the woTkmen.
1t was expected that the work would be
finished yesterday but Vt is not likely
that trains will be running before to-
morrow
Mr. Lechrmce frI about tNenty feet
and was injured internally. After being
treated by Or. Kimerer he was taken to
his home in Williamsport Master
Carpenter w w Murray was also bruis
ed about the legs and arms though he
continues in charge Of the work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Extending the Telephone Lines,

Since the United Telephone & Tele-
graph company purchased many of the
independent telephone lines in this State
last winter a gradual extension of the
system has been made and during the
next three months most Of the short
connecting lines in this vicinity will be
completed. Montour county subscribers
will then be given an excellent long dis
tance service with the large eastern
cities.
Some of the extensions recently made
IN this district are from Shamokin to
Seven Points, a new line between Sun
bury and Lewisburg and a connection
with the Home and Commercial lines in
mon and Centre counties. On Tues
day General Supt. George B. Wright
with his local managers and some fifteen
lnemen from this city commenced work
Muncy. fhis snort extension will ike
" be completed in four weeks. At
Muncy connection will be made with
the new Williamsport and North Branch
Telephone company and from 1.-THE Lum-
Der City direct communication with AL
to6na and the west will soon be com
pleted
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Ohopping Mills Washed Away

One of the heaviest showers that has
been known in the vicinity of Quitman
for many years occurred yesterday after.
noon about 3 o'clock causing great dam.
age to property in that section.
The storm extended in the direction
of Elysburg. Cromley's dam was brok
en- and the Saw and Chopping mills be.
longing to p. :. Cromley were washec
away Hillside fields were badly wash
ed and the crops entirely destroyed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Machinery Arriving.

The first large consignment of new
machinery has arrived at the Silk Mill,
which is designed to fill the unoccupied
floor space of the plant. The machin-
cry consists of winders, spinners, twist
ers and reeling frames Mr. Hartman
and machinists are working overtime in
setting up the new machines.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Engagement Announced.

The engagement has been announced
of Miss Emily DeSolms Kennedy a
prominent society lady of Philadelphia
and J. Wellington Shannon, Esq, aIsc
of that city. Mr. Shannon who is vel
known in this city is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph l.. shannon, of Riverside
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
An Early Morning Nuisance.

Cleanliness is declared akin to godll-
ness but there are times, notably early
in the morning, when demonstrations
of cleanliness are prOVoCatlon OF the OPP
posite of godliness and are generally
looked upon as nuisances. A proml-
nent figure at the store door or on the
sidewalk at this season OF the year, es-
pecially on the principal business street
in Danville is the man or boy behind
the broom, busily engaged in the task
of disposal of Sweepings from the estab-
hshment in which he is employed. Oc-
casionally there is encountered sweep
er who believes that pedestrians nave
some rights which he is bound to re-
| spect and he will rest upon his broom
until the passer-bv gets beyond rance
! of the dust. Very often there Is an ut
ter disregard uf mems Immaculate linen
and womru's dainty dresses, and the
wearcrs are compelled to either pass
through clou.I of dust or walk out in
TO the street to escape II. This nuisance
can be minimized by the use of wet saw
dust or the judiCiOuS sprnkllng OF the
store floors before the sweeper settles
down to business and such a conSumma-
ton is devoutly wished by many pedes-
TRANS.
-,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
CONDENSED NEWS.
Still doubtful weather.

Still doubtful weather.
Country produce draws good prices.
Summer visitors continue to arrive.
Campaign fairy tales are about due.
The oyster vacation is drawing near
to close.
The cutters in front of many resi-
dents throughout the city have been
nicely cleaned.
Another rise in the prices of coal may
be expected.
The rural mail carrier who is obliged
TO carry fair weather signal flag
through pouring rain may be pardon
ed if he thinks things.
People are losing faith in science.
The prices of coal oil remains the same
and there are still as many mosquitoes
as ever.
A mania for the enforcement of the
blue laws is moving over the state.
The interesting statement that Penn
sylvania produces more steel than all
of Great Britain will be made in the
forthcoming report of James NJ. Clark,
chief of the Bureau of Industrial Sta
tistics.
Berwick now has the handsomest and
most convenient postoffice building of
ng e,, IN he ITnit tal
States.
The last dance of the series given by
the Penn Social orchestra will be given
at Pine Forest Park Thursday evening,
August 2Sth.
Have yon any Iron or Steel Scrap for
sale? f.. B. Leaf & Co., Brown build
ing, Danville, Pa.
Hoover Bros. have enclosed their
lumber shed.
There is plenty of repair work for
the telephone companies this week.
A dealer in this city says fewer
bicycles have been sold this season than
III huJ previous scdSOIl
The novelty has worn off.
The Rev. DIR. Steans will occupy the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian church,
Hazleton, next Sunday.
The first of September falls on Sun
day.
The Rev. l.. ID. Ulrich will return from
an enjoyable vacation next Saturday.
On Sunday the usual services at Trinity
Lutheran church will be resumed In
The evening an anniversary service will
he held and he attendance of every
member of the congregation is especial
ly desired. One year ago Rev. Ulrich
preached his first sermon "a pastor OF
Trinity church and during this short
Time he has met with great success and
the congregation has prosp pered.
The Sunday school picnics are about
over.
During the next few days the pastors
of number of the city's churches will
return from their summer recreation
places and the work OF the churches
will be carried on with renewed vigor.
This is the season when the track
men of the great Pennsylvania rail
road system are busiest The regular
annual inspection of all the lines will
be made next month
August will break all records for rail
road passenger traffic.
The horse chestnut trees are already
beginning to shed their leaves, which il
an indication that fall is approaching.
An epidemic of distemper is raginl
among the horses in Williamsport.
number have died. 1t is stated that tn
disease is spread by the use of the publ
drinking fountains.
Cstswissa and vicinity was visited b.
a severe storm yesterday afternoon
Many of the roads were badly washed on
around Roaring Creek At little Roar
ing Greek a number Of small bridge
were washed away.
Political flag raio.lgs are next i
order.
Weeds are growing high along tn
river bank.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Farm For Sale or Exchange.

A frnit and truck farm for sale on
easy terms. Will exchange for town
property. All kinds of fruit on land in
cluding Strawberries, black and red
raspberries, black berries dew berries,
peaches, apples, pears, rhubarb etc.
For particulars address Box "a Danville,
Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22

SUMMARY-Put out by interference,
Sechler. Put out by batted ball, Myers.
Struck out by Gilbert, s; by Johnson, 4.
Bases on balls Gilbert, 6; Johnson, 2
Two base hits, Kaufman. Umpire, Buck.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-22
Semi monthly Shoot.

The regular semi monthly shoot of the
Danville Rife and Gun club was held at
DeWitt's Park yesterday afternoon. The
following SCORES were made.