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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
THE MORTGAGES
WERE BURNED
Interesting Exercises at st. Peters M. E.
Church Sunday Night.

st. Peters NJ. +. church, of Riverside,
Sunday night celebrated an event, which
while one not wholly unique yet marks
a condition Of finances which may be
said to be seldom met with in churches
nowadays. As set forth in these col
umns Thursday last St Peters NJ. f..
! church is out of debt ard Sunday was
| set apart for the burning in the presence
! Of the congregation of the two mort
/ cages, one Of 5000 on the church property
! and the other of $500 on the parsonage
The exercises were full of interest and
at times impressive.
After an anthem by the choir Joseph
l.. Shannon, president of the board of
trustees, delivered an address, tracing
the growth Of the congregation and the
successes and failures encountered in en-
deavOrlng to acquire house of wor-
ship. The congregation was organized 80
years ago with class which wOrshippeG
in the Riverside school house A church
was erected and dedicated in 1872. The
congregation was unfortunate and the
ediiiCe-which is at present known as
Grace Chapel--in 1876 was sold at sheriff
sale. The congregation then went back
into the school house, but il soon de
cided to undertake the building of an
other church, which was dedicated in
1873. Six years ago the parsonage was
built. Mr.. Shannon paid a fine c0mpl-
ment to the Ladies' Aid Society through
whose efforts very large proportion of
the debt was raised.
Mrs. Eli Hoover, president of the
Ladies Aid Society, followed with some
very interesting and felictous remarks,
dwelling on the methods that had been
employed to raise funds, the kind treat
ment and generous responses met With.
Not only MethodistS, she said, but all
denominations, helped them. The en-
tire debt wiped out incurred by building
the parsonage was $ll10, which iuclul-
ed parsonage furniture and $50 for new
roof on the church. She concluded with
a fervent expression If thanks.
Mrs. Wesley Morrall sang solo.
after which Rev. f. S. Nought made
an address. The debt of $1,000 he said
had been paid of in five years. At last
conference $500 remained. 1t was on his
own proposition that he returned to
Riverside, his desire being to wipe out
the remaining Indebtedness. The trust
ees and pastor liquidated 5000 and the
Ladies Aid Society 500. He now leaves
for a new field feeling that his duty is
accomplished
There was an anthem by the choir, af-
ter which the mortgages were formally
consigned to the flames The trustees
and other officials of the congregation
took their position in a row inside the
rail The two written instruments to be
disposed of were placed upon salyer
held by Trustees Joseph L. Shannon and
r. ". Clayton. The pastor applied the
match burning each separately. As the
flames ate up the mortgages the con
grcgationjoinedin singing hymn No. AZ,
"My Savior First of All.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
DR.. Adams Big Audience.

The illustrated lecture on Paris and
the Exposition of 1900 given by DR.. w.
Herbert Adams in the Y. NJ G. A. Tues
day night was the most successful of the
coarse Of free entertainments if the i'm
menSe audience attending may be taken
as a criterion. Seldom was the hall ever
crowded to such an extent before. Every
seat was filed and available stand
ing room occupied, the crowd extending
half way down the stairs. And still they
came, many trying to force their way up
the steps. They were unable, however,
to get through the phalanx of men and
women and soon gave up, regrefully
leaving the building.
The pictures, indeed, were produced
with splendid effect As one gazed up
on the long vistas of stately and ornate
architecture displayed upon the canvas
it was hard to realize that he did not see
before him the real objects. Beginning
with the imposing gates, or entrances to
the exposition grounds, he presented in
succession views of the different palaces,
bridges, government buildings, towers,
fountains, &c DR.. Adams mind is vel!
stored with facts relating to the Exposi-
ton and his address together with the
fine illustrations carried with it an i'm
mcnse amount of solid instruction, Civ
ing a letter idea of the great event than
could be cleaned from any other source
ii was able 10 enter upon full descrip-
tion of but few of the world marvels
that were shown at the Exposition. One
of these, which interested the audience
very much, was the ''largest diamond in
the world" This, DR.. Adams said weighs
91l carats, is some by2 inches in size
and is valued at million dollars. 1t is
owned by syndicate of capitalists and
when on exhibition was guarded by sew
eral men
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
FIVE YEARS
AT TRINITY
Rev. Orlando G, Heck Expects to be As
signed to New Charge.

Rev. o. G.. Heck with the coming con
| ference completes five years as pastor OF
the Trinity NJ +, church. He has no
assurance that he will be returned to his
charge On the contrary it is Very like
ly that he will be assigned to a new field.
| Rev Heck has no reason to he ashamed
of the work that has been accomplished
during his pastorate. The church has
increased in membership; its finances
are in a sound condition and it has pros
pered along all lines. Following are
some facts and figures CLEANED in an in
terview with the pastor yesterday:
At the beginning of the pastorate there
were 204 members, of these 10 remain,
the others dying or removing by letter
The membership at present is 324, being
a net gain of 120 during the five years, or
an actual addition to the membership of
154 These were practically all brought
into the church through evangelistic eff
forts, very few joining by letter. This
increase will appear the more marked
when it is stated that during the six pre-
ceding years there was an increase Of
only 16 in membership. A class of ~
probationers was received this winter.
Tie pastor has been his own evangelist,
receiving no outside help al any time.
Neither has the material side of the
work been neglected. During the pres
ent pastorate new stained glass windows
have been placed in the auditorium. The
audience room has been thoroughly re-
moie.ed, making il one of the finest in
the city. The carpenter work was all
done by the pastors own hanis, inc!ud-
ing raising of floor, changing OF pulpit
platform apC building choir loft. Our
readers are familiar with the improve
mentS made last summer, which include
the completion Of the towers, raising
the large one 80 feet and the small one
10 feet; new pavement aud new stone
steps in front of the church. The in-
provemeuts at conservative estimate
cost not less than $4,000, all of which
has been liquidated A sufficient sum is
on subscription to paint the exterior of
the church, which will be done in the
near future. Both the Sunday school
and Epworth League are in hourishing
condition.
During his pastorate at the Trinity NJ.
Z. church Rev. Heck has married 81
couple, ofiiciated at 80 funerals, bap-
tized SO infants and 10 adults. He has
preached GIG sermons, including revival
sermons, and has made over 5000 pastor
al visits
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Pastor and Wife Surprised.

The parsonage of the Shiloh Reform
ed church, Bloom street, Tuesday eve
was crowded to the doors by one humid
red and fifteen of the parishioners, who
had assembled in honor of the first an.
niversary of Rev. George +. Limbert's
pastorate. The affair was planned as a
surprise by the ladies of the church and
was very successfully carried through.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Limbert were taken
entirely by surprise. Light refreshments
were served, after which the party with
drew, leaving as tokens of their esteem
an elegant upholstered chair for Mrs.
Lmbert and revolving chair for the
pastors study.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
FLOOD ON
MAHONINC CREEK
High Water as A Result of Sunday Nights
Rain.

The heavy rain of Sunday night was
followed with general rise of water,
which at many places during Monday
assumed the proportion of dangerous
flood, which impeded travel and oblig.
ed industries to shut down.
Mahoning creek at this place was on
rampage, and early Monday morning
the back water began to find its way in
to the cellars on Mill street. The mer.
chants all along the thoroughfare were
busy set during the early hours remov-
ing their goods to the upper stories of
the stores. Fortunately the water be-
gan to fall before any but the deeper
cellars were flooded.
The entire locality known as "The
Flat" was submerged. On Centre street
the water extended up to the Peoples
store. About 10 o'clock every cellar was
filled with water, which was on the
verge of entering the first stories, when
the flood began to subside. Apprehend-
ing higher rise the families on Centre
and Bank streets had moved into the
second stories of their houses.
The creek began to overflow about
O'Clock in the morning. John Eisen-
hart is deploring the loss of IA valuable
chickens, which were confined in coops
in the rear OF City Hall. A large num-
Der we're hens, sitting, the eggs being
very choice. The water rose rapidly and
the chickens, coops and all, were swept
away before the owner was aware of it.
At Mausdale the cellars of the two
stores owned by William Lawrence and
f. s. Delsite were flooded and a small
quantity of goods damaged.
The Chillisquaque creek at Washing
tonville as usual oveiflowed its banks,
flooding the public roads and rendering
travel impossible or dangerous. The
water was within inches of being as
high as at any time in its history. Eight
poles belonging to the Montour & Col
umbia Telephone Company were wash
ed away. Beyond this, it appears, no
damage was done.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Societies All Represented.

A meeting of committees from all
beneficial societies of this city was held
last evening in K G, L. hall, Mill street,
at $50 p. m. to take action in relation
to Bill 1S9 before the Legislature, which
if passed, would very materially affect all
beneficial societies within the state.
Information was received to the effect
that the bill was given its quietus in the
committee and therefore no further &C
ton was considered necessary The
meeting adjourned to meet at the call oi
the chairman if necessary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Box Social.

A box social will be held at the Trinity
NJ f. church, Saturday evening at 7:3O
o'clock. A short literary program, in
Guiding singing, recitations and the
phonograph, will be rendered. A uni
que feature will be the reports from all
who have earned a dollar. Following
this will be the box social. All friends
and members of the church are request,
ed to prepare boxes and enjoy the even
ing socially. Refreshments including
ice cream, cake and candies will be serv,
ed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Observance of "Pasach,"

The next holiday on the Jewish calen-
dar will be "Pasach," which will occur
on the evening of the 14th day of
"Nisan" or according to the Gregorian
calendar On Wednesday evening, April
3rd at O'Clock and will continue for
eight days. The observance of these
days is in commemoration of the exodus
of the jews from Egypt under the leader
ship of Moses. During this period
"Matzos,' commonly called the Easter
cake is eaten in place of bread. The
congregation of the B'nai Zion synago-
que will have special services during
this week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
SCHOOL BOARD
IN SESSION
4 Policy for $4,000 Insurance Renewed
Monday Night.

The School Board held regular meet
ing NJ Monday night. President Fischer oc-
cupied the chair. Other members were
present as follows: Orth, Green, Burg
er, Harpel, Barber, Werkheiser, keefer,
Fenstermacher and Curry.
The supply committee reported that
the cost Of the two cabinets whose pur-
chase was considered at last meeting is
estimated at not less than $32 for both.
On motion of MIR keefer the matter was
laid over until next meeting.
Treasurer Schram presented state
ment Of finances showing a balance on
hand of S972O.O6.
J. G. Zea appeared before the Board
in the interest of A. J. Tiffany's nature
cabinet. He occupied nearly an hour
exhibiting specimens of the cabinet. In
illustrating silk culture he showed the
worm i'll different stages of development,
the SIX Elm of raw silk and the manufact-
ured fabric into which it had been WOW
en-. There were cards devoted to miner
ais, as lead, zinc, copper, bronze, brass,
&c, and the uses of the same. Wheat
was shown along with specimens of the
articles manufactured from both the
grain and the straw The cabinet is
very com mprehensive and seems to ex-
haust the subject of mineralogy, man
ufacture and art and illustrates every
subject that could possibly come up in
a study. of nature work. The price
Of the cabinet is $75. The cabinet
seemed to impress the School Board very
favorahIy and on motion of Dir. Curry it
was referred to the supply committee
for further consideration.
'R. ID. Gilbert, a representative of Dodd
Mead x Co., appeared before the Board
in the interest of the International Cy-
ciopedia, which he wishes to introduce
into the schools. On motion of Mr.
kccfer, this also was referred to the
supply committee.
On motion of DR.. Barber policy for
$4,000 insurance issued by w. ii. Am
norman on the school buildings was
ordered renewed.
The following bills were approved and
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Mr., West Manager,

At Tuesdays meeting of the Central
Knitting Mills Company of Mllheim,
formerly the Harrison Hosiery Company,
Thomas West was made general manag-
er. The new company is composed of
A. Walters, DIR. G. S. Frank, John p.
Condo, James &. Smith, A. Zerby, OF
MiIlheim;C. 2. Hancock and f. c. Angle
of this city, and Thomas West, of Ply
mouth
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
FAREWELL SnrnriSe.

The following ladies of Trinity NJ. +.
church rendered Mrs Sarah Kimerer a
farewell surprise Monday evening at II
Bloom street, prior to her departure for
her home in Ohio: Mrs Young, Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs. Heck, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs
Sickle, Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. Kear, Mrs
Lunger, Mrs Hennigen, Mrs. Goodall,
Mrs. Roundsley, and Mrs. Grove.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Named as Trustees.

A dispatch from Harrisburg Monday
evening states that Governor Stone has
sent to the Senate the names of the fol,
loving gentlemen to be trustees of the
State Hospital in this city for the term
of three years: f. w. Crider, of Belle
fonte; b. H. DetwiIer, of Williamsport;
o. F. Harvey, of Wilkesbarre; Howard
Lyon, of Williamsport; NJ. H. Kulp, OF
ShamokiR and James Scarlet, Esq, w
X. Holloway, Charles Chalfaut, Esq
and w. l.. Gouger, of this city
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Death of Mrs. ], D. Hahn.

Rebecca, wife Of Joseph d. Hahn, died
at her home, Ferry street, on Saturday
morning, aged 50 years She had been
i'll for three years suffering from paraly-
sis and neuralgia, The funeral took
place Wednesday at ? p. m. from Christ
Episcopal church. Interment was
made in Odd Fellows cemetery The
deceased is survived by two daughters:
Mrs. James Buchanan, of Philadelphia;
Mrs. Charles d. Evans, Of Rockdale and
Joseph Jr., who resides at the parental
home
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Speiser and Pbile Take First Money

The live bird shoot at Berwick yester-
day consisted Of two ten bird events In
the FIST Speiser and Phile of this city,
divided first money with Reed of Ber-
wick, each hitting birds out of TO- In
the second match Speiser of this city,
and Boone of Bloomsbury, each hit 8 out
of 10. The shoot will be continued to-
day, the targets being blue rocks
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Death of a Veteran.

John Stuart, father of Jacob Stuart of
Frosty Valley, and well known in this
city, died at Almedia, Columbia county,
Thursday, March Z, and was buried last
Saturday at Numidia. The deceased was
veteran of the Civil War, a member of
Company II, 9Srd Regiment, Penna.
Vols. He enlisted September 25, 1861,
and was discharged June 81, 1865.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
A. ]. Leniger Secretary.

At meeting of the stockholders of
the Uganda Cigar Company held at Har-
risburg Monday, A. l.. Jackson, of Chi
cago, was elected President, N. B.
Shultz, of Philadelphia, Vice President,
A. J. Leniger, OF Danville, Secretary and
Treasurer and J. H. Witter, of New
manstown, General Manager.-Sunbury
Daily.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Bell Good.

Miss Naomi Bell and Thomas II. Good
both of this city, were married yester-
day afternoon at two o'clock. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. d. l..
FogIeman at the parsonage, on Bloom
street Miss DIllie Nungesser acted as
bridesmaid; William Cripps attended the
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Good will 60 to
house keeping on Ash street in the near
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Finger Mashed,

Leon Meyer who is employed at the
Reading tron Works had the index fng-
er of his right hand badly crushed on
Tuesday night. He was working at the
shears and was about to pick up piece
of iron when his finger was accidentally
struck by sledge hammer in the hands
o! q fellow workman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Will Give an Entertainment

The children Of the Salvation Army
Sunday school and Band of Love will
give an entertainment on Saturday even
ing, March l6,in the hall on Ferry street.
A silver collection will be taken at the
door to help the children raise their Tar
get for "Self Denial" week \ very in
teresting program has been arranged, a
dialogue on the Ninth Commandment,
being special feature. Everybody vel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
New Green Honse.

Two new green houses will be built at
Castle Grove this spring Each house
will be 320 feet long. ]. Hutchins of
New York, is the contractor. The work
is to be finished by April 10. Many OF
the smaller buildings and farm houses
will be painted and general improve
ments made over the entire estate.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Business Change.

The grocery store formerly run by
James Martin, 10. $40 Mill street, in the
Lyons building, has been purchased by
Cromwell Bros. The store is being re-
modelled and new line of fancy grocer
les will be put in. The tore re-
opened this morning.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
A Gift From Mr.. Rogers.

St. Stephens Episcopal church at Mt.
Carmel was dedicated Tuesday with i'm
pressive services conducted by Bishop
Talbot. The church is very handsome
one and is free from debt. The baptism
al font was present to the church
from D. J. Rogers Of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Ensign and Mrs, Heift in Charge.

The handsome home for the Salvation
Army at Dubois, which was dedicated
by Consul Booth-Tucker on Tuesday is
in charge of Ensign and Mrs. Heift re-
Gently If this city, who will reside in the
building. Several of the Philadelphia
newspapers yesterday contained cuts of
tle new home,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Death Of BENJAMIN Swank.

Benjamin Swank, vel! known resi-
dent of Rush township, who sustained a
stroke of paralysis Saturday last, died
early yesterday morning aged ~ years.
The funeral will take place on Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at
Rush Baptist church.
The edeceased is survived by three sons,
Stephen, of Shamokin; George b. NJ, Of
this city, and Theodore, of Mayberry
township,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
At B'nai Zion SYNAGOGUE.

The B'nai Zion synagogue was crowd
cd Sunday afternoon, the occasion be
ing the Purim exercises of the Sabbath
school. The attendance was very large,
among those present being number
from Bloomsburg and Berwick. The
Bloomsbury and Berwick scholars were
all present and acquitted themselves
very creditably. Miss GertruGe Helm
PLAYED the prelude" most beautifully
No better pianist has Danville ever had.
After a short address by Rabbi Meyer,
in which he explained the Purim festiv-
al, the exercises began. During the at
ternoon the choir of the Mahoning Pres
byterian church sang two anthems in
its usual efficient manner. The first
one, "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem"
was especially well rendered. The en-
semble and solo work was perfect. Miss
zimmerman sang a soprano solo with a
violin Obligato in a faultIess style. Her
sympathetic singing always gives the
listener much pleasure and sunday
she was in part cnlarIy good voice.
Charles Lyons rendition of "Tre Lost
Shepherd" was excellent. His baritone
voice was exactly suited to the song.
Mr.. Wyle and Miss Heiui played Il Hung
arian Fauasia in very good style. The
exercises concluded with the singing OF
America" by the children and congrega-
ton. The synagogue was tastefnlIy de-
corated with bunting and potted plants.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
children and all taking part were given
box of candy.
In the audience were large number
outside the jewish faith and it is safe to
say that every denomination in Danvillt
was represented.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Mission Band Musicale,

The young ladies' mission band of the
Mahoning Presbyterian church gave a
musicale at the home of Mrs. J. f.
Moore, Ferry street, Monday eve. The
following program was rendered.:
Soprano solo. THE Message"
Miss zimmerman.
Baritone solo. a knight of the
Oden Time"
Charles Lyon.
Tenor solo. Bid me to Love Thee"
j. b. Mccoy.
Cornet solo..............." "The Palms"
Walter Russell
Piano SOLO. ."Grand Polka de Concert"
Miss Meta Moyer.
Recitation. ."Big Sisters Beau"
Miss Lizzie Russell.
Baritone solo............. always"
Mr.. Lyon.
Spring song. g................,. .ChOiT
| Piano sOlO.........,...... Miss Meyer
Soprano solo......."Gypsy Love Song
Miss zimmerman.
There were about 80 present who en-
| .joyed the music very much During the
/ evening refreshments were served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
will Exchange pulpits,

The Rev. F. 6. Vought of St Peter 5
NJ. f. church and the Rev. A. b.
Bowser of the First Baptist church will
exchange puIpits next Sunday even
ing.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Notice.

Members of the Orient" Knights of
Pythias, will enjoy banquet at the
Armory Friday evening at s o'clock
All members are requested to be pres
ent. Committee.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14

The Story of the Reformation at the
opera house last night was much ell
ioyed.