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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
PEPPERED
With SHOT

Thorc is general complaint among
farmers over the dcprcdations of
certain class of huntors who act as
though property owners had no rights
and who pay little or no heed to the
law. The latest complaint comes from
Cooper township whore on Monday
Farmer Jacob Shultz received part
of a load of shot III his body that was
intended for a rabbit.
1t happened shortly after noon. Mr..
ShultZ, who occupies a farm belonging
to his father, James SEultz, of this
city, was husking corn in his field,
when three gunncrs went stalking over
the farm. Mr.. Shultz, it appears, has
not "poSted' his lands, as he is one of
those who has no wish to prohibit all
hunting on his lands, provided gun
ncrs keep within proper bounds. Hunt
ers, however, have taken advantage Of
the absence OF trespass notices and Mr.
Shultz's farm is daily overrun. His
fences are torn down, gates are left
open and many other amoyances are
committed by the gunners.
The three men on Monday were as
Objectionable as any and Mr.. Shultz
took occasion TO demonstrate with
them. They became iuSolcnt and the
farmer ordered them off the place. The
men seemed but little inclined to obey
and while they stood there parloying
rabbit sprang up near Mr.. Shultz' 5
side. Regardless of the orders given
them to leave one Of the men dcliber-
atcly lcvelcd his gun and bIaZed away.
The tate of the rabbit has not been
learned but Mr.. Shultz received n
portion of the discharge in his legs.
None of the shot it seems became en-
beddcd very deep in the flesh with the
exception of grain or 50 which pcnet-
rated his thigh
By no one is such conduct more de-
precated than by the better class cf
sportSmen, themselves, of which there
are many in Danvillc, who in their
pursuit of sport would disdain to
trample upon the rights of those who
own the land they hunt upon.
1t is said that in many localities
even the posted notices have little
| effect any longer. The farmers have
shown themselves slow tp nTOSrcutC
and this fact is presumed upon by
many gunncrs Several farmers near
Danville have reported the loss of tur-
keys, worried to death by the hunters
would-be sportSmon of shooting and
pagging their poultry when found at
safe distance from the farm build,
! ingS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
A PLEASANT
RECREATION

The fact is not generally known that
Danville has several pigeon fanciers,
who have entered upon the work of
breeding and training these intelli-
gent birds and that next season the fly
ing of pigeons will be a new pastime
added to the various sports in which
our town is interested.
The most enthusiastic pigeon fan
cier in Danville is George Sickle,
Center street. who has loft of twenty
pair, all pedigree birds. One pair has
a record of 504 miles in one day. \.
J. Leniger among others has become
interested in the breeding and training
of homing pigeons. He is almost daily
receiving birds and by the end of the
present week will have quite a loft.
Pigeon culture has many attractions.
The bird itself, with its intelligence,
and its strange "homing" faculty,
which distinguishes it from most 9th
ers of the feathered tribe, forms an
Interesting dllNl pNu'y
What the strange power is that en-
ables pigeons released 500 miles from
their loft to Immediately discover the
direction of their home remains an un-
solved phenomenon. The power is no
longer attributed to instinct alone, al
though that may play an important
part. The pigeon has marvellous
sight and prodigious memory and it
is held by some that it is by a com
bination of sight, memory and intel
ligcnce, aided by instinct that the
pigeon regains its loft.
Many of the records of homing
pigeons are remarkable. a bird re-
leased five hundred miles from home
at ) O'Clock i'll the morning may be
found in its loft l3 hours later. The
value of the homing pigeon, therefore
as a message bearer is quite obvious.
Trained pigeons with pedigree rep
resent considerable money. selling
for prices that may range from 50 to
Sl5 per pair.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Ninety-eight Per Cent,

There is fascination about big profits
to a business man. But the conserva-
tive and cautious trader perfers to have
lesser per cent. ofinterest and the larger
per cent. of safety in his investments.
There is no business man who would
not consider it sound proposition to
invest in an enterprise in which absolute
loss was impossible and which offered
ninety-eight chances in hundred for
rich profit The statistics of cures eff
fected by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery show that ninety-eight per
cent of cases of weak lungs can be
absolutely cured Almost if not all
forms of physical weakness may be
traced to starvation. Starvation saps
the strength The body is Just as much
starved when the stomach cannot extract
nutrition from the food it receives as
when there is no food. Weak lungs,
bronchial affections obstinate coughs,
call for nOurishment. Golden Med
ical Discovery" supplies that nourish-
ment in its most condensed and assimil-
able form. 1t makes weak lungs
strong, by strengthingthe stomach and
organs of digestion which digest and
distribute the food, and by increasing
| the supply of pure blood.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
SPREAD over
-FOUR TRACKS

Traffic ON the Suubury division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad was effect
ualIy blocked nearly four hours
Tuesday by "a freight wreck at South
DanvilIo. Seven cars were dcrailcd
by a fallen brake rigging and they
were spread across every one of the
four tracks Neither of the sidings
could bn used aud all trains were hold
up until the big wrccking derrick
from Sunbury cleared way through
the debris.
The wreck occurred shortly after
80 O'Clock in the morning, . few
squares below the freight and passen-
ger station Train No. -, bound
to WiIkc-hlrre and made up Of emp
ties, was pulling along at a good
speed when the brake rigging Of "a
hopper goudola coal car, near the
rear of the train, fell, causing the
wheels to mount the rails and six
other ears followed suit. The first car
remained on the track. only the rear
/ truck being out of place. The other
cars took an crratic course over the
two sidings To the right and left Of
the main track and tho switch of "a
short spur. ON the freight siding y
numb of cars were standing aud -cy.
"ral of these were damaged.
Mono of the crew was injured. and
the front portion of the train was cut
of and sent on to WiIkcsbarrc. LacE
of motive power at Sunbury made il
difficult to get the wrrckiug train out
and 1t was O'Clock before il arrived
at South Danvillc. Then it took over
an hour To get the wrecked car, OF
the main track So rs To allow the
north and south bound passenger train.
to get through The south hounf
train was held at the South pauvIllc
station over an hour aud tine one com.
ing up at l0:l1, wa, delayed lhpIt =
half hour
The rnascstnl condition OF rho di
vision was made plain bv tn, wreck
~ many freight trains were held nm
til the passing siding was also cleared
When the I2:l5 train went down j
was held for fifteen uunutes as thcr,
were three freight 70 pass II wa
not until late Tuesday afternoon tina
/ .tl1 ~
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Get Ready for the Winter

With the advent of winter close at
hand it should be the duty Of every
citizen to see that there is general
cleaning up of streets, alleys and lots
so rs to get Danville in as good san
itary condition as possible. All refuse
matter should he gathered up and the
liberal use of lime il recommended.
These precautions will add to the
health of the city and when spring
comes the usual sicknesses arising
from unsanitary conditions would be
obviated
If this winter should prove warm it
is highly important that there is no
garbage and dirt about in which dis
ease breeds SO quickly. And if cold
weather comes it should find every
thing cleaned up before winter sets its
icy grip over the town Contagious
and infectious diseases are kept down
only by the utmost vigilance and one
of the best preventativcs is clean,
healthy town.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Annual Trip TO Washington.

The annual excursion of teachers and
students of the Bloomsbury State Nor
nal School to Washington, ID. O.,
will leave Bloomsbury, via the Phila-
delphia 81 Reading Railway, on Mon
day morning, December 18th, and
will return the following Friday even
ing. The cost of the trip will be
Sl4. %, which embraces all the ncc"S-
sary expenses. 1t includes the railroad
fare, special vestibulcd train, hotel
charges, three meals per day at Il first
class hotel, fees of guides ut the Capt.
tol and elsewhere, transportation of
baggage to and from the hotel at
Washington, trip to Arlington. Alex
andria and Mt. Vernon, with admiss-
ion to grounds at each place.
The return will be by the way of
Philadelphia and the sum named in
cludes the cost of dinner that day at
the Reading Terminal. After dinner
the time, until p. m, will he spent
i'll visiting Independence Hall and 9TH
er objects of interest. The train Will
make brief stop at Valley Forge,
famous as Washington's headquarters
in the Revolutionary war, proceeding
directly from there to Bloomsbury.
The excursion is open to students,
graduates, former and prospective stu
dents and limited number of
friends. To young people acquiring
an education and preparing to teach
this trip is worth many ines its cost.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Amendments Are Made.

The majority County Commission
ers-elect, of Northumberland county,
Messrs. Beck and Raudenbush, met
Tuesday at Sunbury and decided on
these appointments, to take effect on
the first Monday of January when they
90 into office: Solicitor, l.. s. Wal
tcrs, of Mt Carmel; Chief Clerk,
John b. Bucher, of Sunbury; Prison
Warden, James BTamhall, of Shamok-
in Matron, Mrs Bramhall Foreman of
Carpet Weaving, Adam Snyder, of
Sunbury; Prison Physician, DIR. Will
L. Shindel, of Sunbury. These are all
new appointments as there is change
in the political complexion of the
board from Democratic to Republican.
Bramhall was defeated at the recent
election for Assemblyman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
No Score in Fnnt Ball

wv lJJbAb III L VOJ btlll'
The game of foot ball Saturday after
noon, at DeWitt's Park, between tn,
Danville Defenders and Sunbury Buf
faloes was interesting and honors were
even as neither team scored. There
was a good crowd present and the 10.
cal foot ballists feel greatly encouraged
by the showing o the Defenders. The
team was only organized last week
and this was the first game. TIL
Sunburians are heavier and have been
playing all season, but despite these
points in their favor the DanvillC
eleven kept the visitors from making
touchdown
The playing was nearly all in Dan
ville's territory and the Buffaloes put
up a snappy, aggressive game. The
Defenders were really on the defense
all the time, yet they did their work
we'll Twice Sunbury expected to
make a touchdown and twice did the
plucky Defenders stem the rash and
prevent the scoring. Sumbury tried
hard to break the O-O,failing in every
attempt. There was no special indi-
vidual work, mass playing by both
teams being the feature
The Defenders lined up in this or
der: Pegg, left end Gross, left tack
le Mccormick, left guard; Fisher,
center; Miller, right guard Dougher-
ty, right tackle; Snyder right end
Rosenthal, quarter back; Lewis, left
half back; Mcclure tcaptain) right
half back Edmondson, full back.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
BURGLARS Got in a Window.

\ visit by burglars that was exceed
ingly bold was paid to the residence
of Mrs. Henrietta Angle, Mill street,
early Tuesday morning. The burg.
lars were very cool III their method
and selected an hour when but few
persons were likely to be on the
street. They entered by raising one OF
the front windows of the first floor.
I'm getting in the lace curtains were
stripped from the pole and torn tC
shreds at the top. A noise was heard
about three o'clock and this is sup
posed to be the time the entrance was
made. The burglars went through
the lower part of the house, but moth
ing was disturbed or stolen. They
went out the front doors, leaving those
of the vestibule open and the front
one unlocked
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
MRS. IRWIN
GIVES A TALK

A special meeting of the Woman 5
II ONE and Foreign Missionary society
of the Mahoning Presbyterian church
was held at the home of Mrs. William
Kase West, Bloom street, Tuesday
afternoon. The meeting was decided
upon in honor of the presence in this
city of Mrs. @. ii. Irwin, who, with
her husband, Dr. Irwin, is engaged in
missionary work at Fusan, Corea.
About fifty were present at the meet
ing. Dr. Ida Ashcnhurst presided.
Mrs Irwin gave a very instructive
and entertaining talk. Missionary
effort in Corea dates back to 1882, pre-
yious to which no foreigners were ad-
mitted to the country. In the year
mentioned DR.. Allen forced his way
into the kingdom and gained the favor
of the king through an accident
A royal feast was in progress when
an accident occurred in which the
crown prince sustained injuries which
rendered the amputation of one of his
limbs necessary. Among the physiC-
ians who volunteered were DR.. Allen
and thirteen native doctors. DR.. AL
lens skillful manipulation, which was
thus brought into sharp contrast with
the bungling work and primitive me-
thods of the natives so impressed the
king that he gradually overcome his
time-honored prejudices against fore
igners.
In 1884 DR.. Underwood entered the
country as medical missionary and in
1886 the first mission was established.
Mrs. Irwin spoke at length upon her
night school for girls, the only insti-
tuition of the kind in Corea, which
proves a very effective agency for up
lifting the young of the female sex.
The girls are mostly kept busy looking
after the younger members of the fam
lily and all day are occupied, being
upon their back 1t is only at night
that Mrs. Irwin is able to reach the
girls and through them she reaches
other members of the family, i'll many
instances the mothers being convert
ed.
The speaker drew some very vivid
pictures of life in the strange and far
off land of Corea Lcprosy is great
scourge and Mrs. Irwin dwelt with 3
great deal of pathos upon the sad lot
| of these afflicted people. They exist
in thousands, many of them being lit.
| tie children. Driven out from home,
| dreaded and stunned by their fellow
creatures, they wonder around the
streets in groups soliciting food ol
money.
The converted natives make devoted
| church members and it is very seldom
| that church service begins so long ~
| there is one member of the Congrega
tion absent. Should any one be un
avoidably detained from church he i
sure to send his contribution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Asleep Amid Planes.

Breaking into a blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death Fancied security
and death near It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds Don
do it. DR.. Kings New Discovery foI
Consumption gives perfect protection
against all Throat Chest and Lung
Trouble. Keep it near, and avoid su
fering death, and doctor \ bills A tea.
spoonful stops late cough, persisten
use the most stu bbor. Harmless an
nice tasting, tit guaranteed to satisfy
by Paules & Co. Price 80 C. and 81 90
Trial bottles free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
The Warmegt November

Not for years has the month of Nov
ember been as warm as has the first
fifteen days Of this month For the
first half of the month the temperature
has been three degrees warmer than
upon the warmest November in recent
years, that of 1896 when the average
was 48 degrees. The average so far
has been 81 degrees and the only cool
weather experienced was during the
early and lato hours Of the day.
Overcoats have not been necessary
during the month and an unusual
thing in connection with this unprcc-
edented weather is the blooming Of
various flowers in many of the gardens
in the city. In 1894 the mercury in
this city dropped to al average of 10
degrees during the month and since
then it has been much lower during
some Of the NovnmherS Of Ia" past few
years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
SP ECIAL TERM
OF COURT

Court convened IN special session
at 10 a. m. Monday for the purpose
of trying the civil cases on the list.
Hon. r. r. Little and Associates DR.
S. Y. Thompson and F. c. BIee oc-
cupied the bench. Curtis Cook and
George w Bennett were appointed
tipstaffs to wait on the court.
The case of Jonathan Sweisfort, ad-
ministrator of Augusta NJ. Johnston,
Dec'd,vs. the Commercial Mutual Ac-
cident Company was settled, the plain
tiff agreeing to accept the sum of four
thousand dollars in settlement of the
full claim of five thousand dollars.
The first case placed on trial was
that of Gilbert FenstermaCher vs..
Abigail Fenstermacher, which occupi-
ed the remainder of the day This is
an action in divorce, charging deser-
tion.
The defendant, who is the daughter
of David ID Williams of this city. was
married to the plaintiff in 1889. The
couple did not get along well together
and some three years later they
separated, the wife with her two small
children going home to her parents.
The husband finally wishing to be
freed from the matrimonial yoke
brought action in divorce, which is
resisted by the defendant. Several
witnesses were heard on each side.
Ralph Kisner represented the plaintiff
and Hon. II. NJ Hinckjey appeared
for the defendant.
A petition was presented by Il. S.
zimmerman for the appointment of q
guardian for William Dyer Robert
G. Auten was appointed by the Court
The jury in the case of Gilbert
Fenstermacher ". Abigail Fenster.
macher. an action Of divorce, could
not agree upon verdict. Judge Little
delivered his charge the first thing
Tuesday morning, the jury retiring
about 10 o'clock. They deliberateG
uDtll ABOUT CLOCK i'll tllt evening
when they returned to the court room
and announced that they could not
agree, whereupon they were discharg
ed.
v,f C.e,nl,r Thomt.,. ". {:
W. Patterson went on trial Tuesday
forenoon and occupied some three
hours. In May, 1896 Conner Thoma,
sold G.. W. Patterson of Ncscopeck, {
piano for S215. Mr. Patterson gave hi.
notes for the sum, which he paid u,
they became due. Mr. Thomas claims
that in addition to S215 he was to re
ceive an organ valued at $50 in ex
change for the piano and this is the
point at issue, the defendant claiming
that the organ did not enter into the
transaction The case was given tc
the jury about the middle OF the after.
noon.
Only two cases were tried at the
special session Some miscellaneou.
business was finished Tuesday after
noon, after which court adjourned
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
FREE INFORMATION.
Investigation will fully Corroboratethis
in DanYille.

We have all our peculiar ways Of do
ing Il good or a bad turn to our neigh
bors, so that there is nothing odd about
the manner employed by the gentle.
man who furnishes the information
given below. His name may be ascer,
tanned if necessary and minuter par.
ticulars can be CLEANED by calling on
Mr.. IS. Hunt, the druggist. Read
this:
Il want to pay Doan' Kidney Pills a
compliment. Mr.. Peter E. Eyerly,
formerly of this city, now in the regular
army Co. K 10th u. S. Inf, while at
home noticed Doan s Kidney Pills ad-
vertised in the Gem The claims
for the remedy seemed TO fit his case
lame back He bought several boxes
and the treatment stopped that particu-
lar attack. To show Mr.. Eyerly's faith
in the preparation, let Inc tell you that
when in Matansas, Cuba, he sent all the
way to Danville for two more boxes"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Fost Milburn Co, Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the y. S.
Remember the name-Doan s-and
TAX e no substitute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Mrs. Cromwell Surprised.

The residence of Mrs. Mary Crom-
well, Bloom street, Monday evening
was filled to overlooking with thrOng
of merry people who had assembled in
honor of her birthday. The affair was
planned as surprise and carried
through in a way that made it sur
prise indeed, Mrs. Cromwell being
without the least intimation of the
event until the party came trooping
in upon her. Tho evening was most
highly enjoyed both by the guests and
by Mrs. Cromwell, all hands partal,-
ing of fine collation..
The following were present: Mr..
and Mrs Harvey ShuIrz Of Riverside :;
Mrs. Cleavcr Of Roaring Creek; Mr..
and Mrs A. @. Amesbury, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Williams, Mrs. Green
walt, Mrs. Lloyd Krum, Mrs Oil-lag-
cr, Mrs William Dyer, Mrs. George
Hartline, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Harvey
Geringer, Mrs Alex. Foster, Mrs.
John r.. Hughes, Mrs. Aaron Rocka-
felIer, Mrs Richard Hooley, Mrs.
George Payne, Mrs. John Foster, Mrs.
Richard Mctherill, Mrs. William \.
Sheppcrson. Mrs. George Boyer, Mrs.
A. G. Roat, Mrs. NJ. L. Douglas, Mrs
William Houser. Miss Emma Bloom,
Mrs. PritcIIard, Mrs. Jesse Ammer-
man Mrs IT + ROGERS Mrs Elias
Lyons. Mrs Hess, Mrs. Thomas Reif-
snyder, Mrs. Jesse Lunger, Mrs Thorn
as Young, Mrs. Charles Ware. Miss
Margaret Ware, Mrs Kcar, Miss Name
Kear, Mrs Albert Kemmcr, Mrs
William Amesbury, and Mrs. Jennie
Marshall of this place
Mrs. Cromwell was presented with
very handsome lamp by the guests
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
A. r Hoadlev, a healthy robust black
smith of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such tortures from Rhe-
matism as few could endure and live.
But wonderful change followed his
taking Electric Bitters. Two bottles
wholly cured me, he writes and |
have not felt a twinge in over year.
They regulate the Kidneys, purify the
blood and cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Nervousness improve digestion and give
perfect health. Try them. Only 80 cts
ut Paules d Cos drug store
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Social Of the Senior 0. U. A. NJ.

The Senior Order Of United Amrri-
can Mechanics, No. l61 of this city,
will give a social in the c. \. X. ball
on Saturday evening. An interesting
program is being prepared and several
good addresses will be made. There
will be musical selections bv quartet
and collation. will be served. This
is an annual event and is being held
bers of the order are making every
effort to arrange pleasant evening
for their guests.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
Rushville, Ind

Messrs ELY Bros: / have been "A
great sufferer from catarrh and hay
fever and tried many things, but found
no permanent relief until found it in
Ely's Cream Balm about eight years
ago, and we have been fast friends ever
since(Rev.) r. NJ BENrLY.
Messrs ELY BROS. Find enclosed 30
cents, for which please send me your
Cream Balm. find your remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold in the head, catarrh, etc Yours
truly, DELL NJ POTTER,
Gen. Mgr Arizona Gold Mining Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-20
THOMAS PRESTON BROOKE
Merry Birthday Party.

a merry party Friday eve assembled
at the home of Edward Albeck, Front
street, in honor of his thirtieth birth
day. The evening was pleasantly spent
andia fine collation. was served. Those
preent were: Mrs. George Boudeman,
Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. John Bates, Mrs.
Willard Fetterman, Mr. and Mrs.
William Roat, Mrs. O.. W. Roat, MI
and Mrs. Mont Knorr, Mr.. and Mrs
II. Goldman, l.. Goldman, Mrs Bros
ious, Mrs. Swank, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hale, Miss Katie Hale, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Waite, Miss Jennie Waite, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry ShIck, Mr. and Mrs
William Ritter, Miss Martha Ritter,
Miss Elizabeth Ritter, Mrs. Evans,
Mrs. John Delanty, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Sechler, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Anderson, Miss Hannah Sechler, Mrs.
James Hartzcll, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cashnor, Mrs. Robert Moody, Miss
Hauck, Miss Hattie Albeck, John Det-
weller, Jacob Eyerly, Miss Elizabeth
Everhart, Mrs. William Paugh, Mrs
Thomas Lyons, Miss Cora Kramer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nader, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Bodine, Walter Ephlin,
Joseph Shick, of this city; Daniel
Fry,of Williamsport; Misses Gertrude
Thomas and Hattie Knoebel, of Mt.
Carmel