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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Tearing Down the Bridges.

Hugh Quick, division superintend-
ent of the Pennsylvania Canal COM
pany, was in this city Friday. The
old waterway i'll its abandoned state
requires nearly as much attention as
when it was full of water. There is
a disposition of people at many
places to encroach upon the canal
property and these have to be closely
watched. The company, is frequently
appealed to by those who regard the
old ditch as a nuisance, but Mr.. Quick
says i'll every instance he has found that
where the bottom of the canal has be-
come Objectionable it was rendered so
by the people residing along the
abandoned waterway.
The bridges over the canal, many
of which are becoming old, have to be
looked after very closely. A good
many of these have been torn down by
the farmers, whose lands adjoin the
canal. The company made a PROPOSE
tion to the land owners that they tear
down the bridges, offering them as a
compensation for their work the use
of the timbers and stone i'll the struct-
ures. The farmer is then expected to
construct a suitable culvert over the
canal for his own use. A written
contract is entered into protecting
both parties. Hardware Dealer j. H.
Cole, whose farms at Cameron embrace
two bridges over the canal, Thursday
decided to accept the company's terms
and will tear both of them down.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Death of Mrs, Lamar Hahn.

E. Mrs. Lamar Hahn died at her home,
OH Walnut street, late Monday night,
aged fifty-six years. She is survived
by a husband, five sons and four
daughters, all residents of this city.
Her sons are Daniel, James, Arthur,
Ralph and Horace Mrs. Beauregard
Hummer, Mrs. A. G. Amesbury, Mrs.
John Bookmiller and Miss Sallie
Hahn are the daughters. Mrs. James
Vandling, Mrs. Anne Love, of this
city; Mrs h. +. Adams, of Williams
port, and r. j. Gibbs, of Milesburg,
Centre county, are sisters and brother
of Mrs. Hahn.
The deceased was member of Christ
Episcopal church and was also a mem
Der of Council No. 1876, Patriotic Order
of Americans.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Open Meeting.

An open meeting of Danville Cir
Gle, Protected Home Circle, will be
held tomorrow evening, at O'Clock,
in the circle rooms, knights OF Pythi
as hall. Fifty members of the Sun
bury Circle will be at the meeting and
a large class will be initiated by the
degree team of that circle. There will
be addresses by the visitors and Sup
RENE President Hall is expected to be
here. Refreshments will be served to
all those who attend the meeting. AS
it is an open one a cordial invitation
is extended to all to be present.
The Protected Home Circle is new
order in this city, but it is we'll
known, having membership of four
hundred i'll Sunbury. Milton and Lew
isburg also have flourishing circles.
Deputy Supreme President K. &. a.
Cline, district organizer, is confident
that the Danville Circle will become
one of the foremost i'll the district.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Repairing River Bridge.

Work was begun yesterday on repairs
to the bridge over the North Branch
between Danville and South Danville.
New flooring is being laid on both side
walks and wherever needed i'll the
driveway The defective side ratings
will be replaced with new ones, max
ing the structure much safer and
sounder.
There is considerable flooring to be
put in and over sixty railings to be
supplanted by new ones. This was
recommended by the recent grand jury
and the County Commissioners arrang-
ed to have the work done as soon as
possible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Time for Picnics Has Arrived.

The cool weather so far has retard-
ed the picnic season, but time for
these happy outings has now arrived.
Sunday Schools, lodges and other or
ganizations are arranging for dates
and otherwise getting ready for the
annual day in the woods.
DeWitt's Park is favorite place
for many picnics and many bookings
are now being made. One date has
been engaged as far ahead as Labor
Day. This will be the big time Of
the Red Men. Other dates chosen are ::
June 10, Junior Epworth League.
South Danville: July 4, Patriotic
Order Sons of America from River
side, South Danville, Danville and 9TH
er places July Is, Trinity Luther
an Sunday School, Danville; July 2S,
Christ Episcopal Sunday School, Dan
vi lie
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Where Farmers are Making Hay.

Farmers here and there in this county
are already beginning to cut their
clover hay. The crop is a failure ow-
ing to the protracted drought and by
getting it off the ground they have
hopes that a second growth will start
which by August will develop into q
fine second crop. The rain did not
come too late to help timothy, al
though the wheat which is much re-
tarded in growth, will be but little
benefited. The straw will of neces-
sity be short, although the heads may
be little better filled as the result Of
the recent rains The crops which
will be the most benefited are corn,
oats and potatoes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
A Nuisance Out Of the Way.

The water plug at East Mahoning and
Ferry streets, which for years past oc-
cupied wrong position on the pave
ment on Tuesday night, was removed
to its place outside the curb stone.
The plug was removed pursuant to ac
tion of council at its last meeting.
Many persons at night had fallen over
the plug and it was the cause of much
complaint.
The task of removing it, which was
in the hands of Water superintendent
p. J. Keefer, was quite difficult one,
occupying the greater part of the
night. Joseph Lechner assisted at the
work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
COMPANY F'S
ANNUAL CAMP.

The members of Company +, Twelfth
Regiment, n. G.. P. held a meeting
in the Armory last evening to make
preparations for camp. The attend.
ance was good and the boys in blue
are very enthusiastic over the pros
poets for this outing. The company
has membership of fifty eight and
was never in better shape. The guards
men hope to go to Gettysburg, but the
miners strike makes it possible that
the militia may be called to the
anthracite region instead of going to
the historic battle field.
That there will be camp is certain
and it is also certain that Company +
is ready for duty, be it OH the field Of
Gettysburg or in the coal regions A
new mess tent has been received from
the state arsenal, larger and much
better than the old style. The canvas
and poles weigh 800 pounds. For this
tent the company has purchased new
table and white enameled table ware.
There will be no other company that
will have finer mess than Danville's
dandy Company F.
Captain J. Beaver Gearhart last even.
ing announced the appointment Of Will
liam @. Dougherty as a corporal in
place of F. w. Newbaker, who was
honorably discharged at the expiration
of his enlistment.
First Sergeant Edwin E. Jacoby, of
Company E, Sunbury, has been ap-
pointed regimental quartermaster
sergeant, in place of W. c. Gretzing-
er, of Lewisburg, promoted to battal-
ion adjutant.
Lieutenant Colonel Richardson, div
ision quartermaster,h has completed his
survey of the Gettysburg camp ground.
He says the present location is the
finest in the state. The Third Brigade
will encamp just at the outskirts of
Gettysburg, on Washington street.
Each brigade will have its own rail
road siding The drill ground will
be located in the centre, making the
marches about even. The division can
be formed in fifteen minutes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Improvements at the Shovel Works.

The capacity of the Shovel Works is
being increased by the installation of
new machinery. The polishing de-
partment has just been fully equipped
and the rest of the works will be SINH
larily improved. When all the new
machinery is in this plant will be one
of the best i'll the country and will be
enabled to turn out all kinds of shoyels
in practically unlimited quantities.
It's product has staple reputation in
the market and the demand is const-
antly increasing.
Tuetday work was started on a
new kind of shovel, a scoop for grain
and sawdust. 1t will be large enough
to hold a bushel of grain, and large
number have been ordered. The ad-
ditions and improvements will make
it necessary to put more men on the
pay roll.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
BIBLE CLASS
HAS AN OUTING.

The members of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Boys Bible class Tuesday enjoyed
their annual outing at DeWitt's Park
The little fellows attracted a good
deal of attention as amid the waving
of flags and with laughter and huzzas
they filed, two abreast, through the
streets. The column was cut into two
sections, the first marshaled by Sam
A. Mccoy and William V. Oglesby,
Esq, and the second division by Gen
eral Secretary Laumaster and Frank
G. Schoch. That the four men had
their hands full goes without saying.
The boys were accompanied by a
committee of the Woman's Auxiliary
OF the Y.M. G. A. who rode in hack
Along with the procession also went
the usual supply of bread, cakes, and
other eatables, which made up sub
stantial meal for the young picnickers,
served as evening approached.
The boys had good time at the
park. There were no means of enjoy
ment at hand that they did not fully
avail themselves of. Several large
paper balloons were sent up during the
afternoon. One or more of these,
which were twelve feet in diameter,
were very conspicuous at an immense
height presenting very pretty sight
on the face of the clear sky.
Not single mishap occurred to mar
the pleasure of the picnic. The boys
returned to town shortly before dark
cheering with delight. Mr.. Laumast-
er speaks very highly of the mannerly
and respectful conduct of the little
fellows, who at the picnic seemed to
appreciate the full extent of their in
debtedness to the Woman's Auxiliary,
whose kindness was in so many ways
manifest. Mr.. Laumaster says the
success of the outing was largely due
to the generosity of the public who
contributed with willing and unspar-
ing hand what was asked in the
way of money, provisions, &c. The
boys too in their desire to help the
picnic along contributed what they
were able of their own means.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
welded AMID
JUNE FLOWERS.

The sunshine of a bright June day
cast its beams yesterday morning
through the tinted windows OF st.
Hubert's 5 church on a scene of surpass-
ing loveliness and on wedding cere-
mony most beautiful.
With all the impressiveness OF the
Catholic solemn nuptial mass Nalen-
tine Il. Mayan and Miss Mary Cert
rude Stangier were united i'll marri-
age Rev. Father Huber of st. Hub
ert's church, was the celebrant of the
mass, with Rev. Father A. j. Ken
nedy, of Lebanon, as deacon; Rev.
Father George Breckel, of Milton, as
sub-deacon, and Rev. Father Rumpel,
of New Jersey, as master of ceremon-
les.
The singing was exceptionally fine,
the choir being materially assisted by
Mrs. John F. Tooley. Rosewig's mass
in + was sung by the choir. The of
ertory was by Miss Mary Becker and
DR.. G. A. Stock. Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march was played by Miss Mary
Kmiecinski.
The hour of the ceremony was eight
O'Clock and the church was filled with
relatives and friends of the couple.
It's interior was mass of floral beauty,
roses and carnations, palms and ferns
being in profusion. Miss Louisa May
an, sister of the groom was the brides
maid, and Adam w. Mayan, brother of
the groom, was the best man. The
bride was attired i'll cream lansdowne
and wore a tulle veil. She carried
white prayer book. The bridesmaid
was gowned in white Persian lawn,
trimmed with valenciennes lace, and
carried white roses. The flower girls,
Anastasia Mayan and Clara Roden-
hotter, charmingly dressed i'll white,
carried bouquets of pink carnations.
The ushers were Peter DIETRICH and
August Brandt.
After the ceremony brilliant recep-
tion was held at the home OF the
bride, No. 1l5 Cherry street, and an
elegant wedding dinner was served.
There were many guests present and
the happy couple were the recipients
of hearty congratulations. They re-
ceived many handsome gifts, attesting
their popularity.
The bride is daughter of Mrs Cath
arine Stangier and is prominent in
st. Hubert's parish. The groom is a
well known resident of this city and
is salesman for John II. Goeser, the
wholesale grocer. Their circle of
friends is very large, all of whom join
in wishing them much happiness and
Joy in their welded life. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mayan will reside at No. ll5
Cherry street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
FIREMEN WILL
PARADE FINELY.

The parade of firemen will be one of
the big features of the Fourth of July
celebration here. The fire companies
of this city will turn out and there
will also be number of companies in
line from other places. Invitations
have been accepted by the Americus
Hose Company of Sunbury the East
End Company of Sunbury; and sew
eral companies from Milton and Lewis
burg. More acceptances are expected
during this week.
All indications point to a great big
time in Danville and great big
crowd. The entire fire department of
Shamokin has been asked to participate
in the parade, but no acceptances have
been received yet. 1t is thought that
the Shamokin companies will take
action III few days. Some fire com
panies would have come here, but
promised to go to Muncy before the
Danville invitations were sent out.
The event will be fine one and there
will be thousands of people here to
spend the day.
The committee is greatly encourag-
ed by the success of the movement so
far and is pushing on with renewed
energy. From out of town come words
of praise for the enterprise shown
here. Every Danville resident who
journeys out of town feels pride
when told that Danville is patriotic
and deserves much credit for its effort
to have a celebration. The people
always like to spend the Fourth where
there is plenty of music, noise of fire
crackers, the blaze of fireworks, the
blast of the bugle and glitter of marti-
al array Then does the true American
heart rejoice i'll this country and its
one day of jubilation over its greatness
and progress. The turnout of firemen
will add to the brilliancy of the par
ade. 1t is said that man never gets
too old to enjoy a circus, nor does he
tNtI StJ lOO Olu w ICtL u Va JON
over parade. The fire laddies al
ways look we'll and this year intend
making finer showing than ever.
The information that Danville is to
celebrate the Fourth of July i'll a
rousing manner has gone forth all over
this section of the state. People from
ion counties will be here in force to
enjoy themselves.
The American receives its share
of the credit for bringing about the
celebration. This paper aims to ad
vance the progress of Danville in
every way and feels gratitied over the
response of the citizens to its appeal
for the Fourth of July celebration.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
A Dividend Was Declared.

The Danville Base Ball Association
declared "a dividend of So for each
member of the club Saturday. From
the receipts the actual club expenses
are paid, as those players who lose
time are given just what they would
earn at their regular occupations. The
dividends are declared from the surplus
after such expenses are paid. The
fund subscribed by the citizens is used
solely to equip the club
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Booklet Descriptive of Hotel Normandie.

G. Snyder & Sons, proprietors of
the Hotel Normandie, at Atlantic
City, have just issued pretty eight
page illustrated booklet, descriptive
of this new and beautiful hOstelry,
which they acquired at the above
famous watering place. The booklet
is the product of the Elliott Press. of
Philadelphia, and geographically,
the work is first class, while the il
Illustrations, which are all that could
be desired, show up the hotel to ex-
cellent advantage.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Quiet Wedding at Buckhorn.

A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mrs. Sarah Newberry, Buck
horn, Saturday evening, the contract
ing parties being her daughter, Miss
Martha r. Newberry, and Charles j.
Lawrence The groom is a member
of the Danville Milling Company.
The happy couple have gone away on
wedding trip. Both have host Of
friends who wish them many happy
wears of welded life.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Large Congregation Filled Synagogue. >

The B'ne Zion synagogue was filled
to the doors Sunday afternoon with
large congregation, gathered to wit
ness the services of confirmation.
Roses of June and other flowers made
the auditorium veritable bower of
fragrance and beauty. The musical
fine and the rite of confirmation was
very impressive. Rabbi Meyer offici-
ated and those confirmed were Maur-
ice Dreifuss, of this city; Ralph
Schwartz, of Bloomsbury, and Herbert
Levy. of Berwick. They read a por-
ton of the service in Hebrew and
showed a deep knowledge of the an
cient language of the Holy Land
In addition to the regular members
of the choir We're Mrs. Max Gross, of
Bloomsbury Mrs. Joseph Helm, Mrs.
Eli Rosenthal and Mr.. j. j. Newman.
Mr.. Newman sang bass solo and a
soprano solo was sung by Mrs. r. ].
Allen. An organ and violin selection
was rendered by Miss Gertrude Helm
and Herbert Wyle. In addition to the
part taken by the three who were con-
firmed there was salutation and
valediction by Rabbi Meyer Mr..
Simon Dreifuss, president of the con-
gregation, presented the diplomas.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Coming Wedding.

Invitations are out announcing the
approaching marriage of Professor
Uric Lee Gordy, of Danville and Miss
Helen Weaver of this city, on the
morning of June %, in the Presbyter-
ian church.
Professor Gordy is at present super
intendent of the Danville public
schools and was formerly a member
of the local High School faculty. Miss
Weaver is daughter of the late DR..
Weaver and is we'll and favOrably
known. .-ShamOkin News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
One Hundred Tons of Coal.

The water commissioners have taken
every precaution to prevent shortage
of coal at the Water Works and now
have about 100 tons, mostly river coal,
on hand. The supply is sufficient to
last until nearly the first of August, by
which time it is hoped the difficulty
between the miners and operators shall
have been adjusted.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Did Not Get Enough Runs.

The St. Elmo base ball club played
at Bloomsbury Saturday afternoon and
got the same sort of a dose as was
given the Bloomsbury Wheelmen here
by the "Old Timers" " However, their
defeat was not such hard one as they
managed to make some runs, and quite
few of them. They failed to get
enough, the score being IL to 10 i'll
favor of Bloomsbury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Taken to the State Hospital.

Thomas Stout was taken to the
State Hospital Monday after an ex-
animation by Drs. r. B. Wintersteen,
f. A. Curry, /. G.. Barber and G. a.
Stock. 1t took place at the office of
Justice of-the-Peace Bare and the COM
mitment was made at the instance of
Poor Director Theodore Hoffman, Sr.
Stout's delusion is that he is being
prosecuted, and it is thought that the
treatment at the hospital will bring
about his recovery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
A Pleasant Event,

Mr.. and Mrs. William Aten, of
Railroad street, were rendered sur
prise party on Saturday evening.
About fifty guests were present and
the evening was most enjoyably spent.
After supper was served the host and
hostess were presented with hand
some Morris chair.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Water Pipe Springs a Leak -,

A break in the water pipe opposite
Gosh's drug store on Mill street yes
terday afternoon necessitated an ex-
cavation which extends nearly across
the street. it being necessary to reach
the main in order to shut off the wat
er. The work will be completed to-
lav
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Injured at Reading Iron Works.

l.. G.. Hartman of South Danville,
an employe at the Reading Iron Works,
had his right foot injured yesterday
afternoon. The end of rail fell on
it, badly bruising the instep. Mr..
Hartman was compelled to quit work
and go home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
Enforcing the Blue Law.

The Sunday closing crusade has been
inaugurated in Berwick. The Ber-
wick authorities are endeavoring to
stop the selling of Sunday papers.
Next Sunday the Catawissa authorities
intend to inaugurate similar Sunday
closing movement in that town.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
The Work Advancing.

Work on the new building being er.
ected by A. H. Grone, Mill and East
Mahoning street, is progressing very
nicely. The heavy cast iron pillar at
the northwest corner was placed in
position yesterday, supporting two
massive girders, one over the front and
the other on the side over the large
corner window. The building with
its brown stone trimmings begins to
show up very artistically. The srched
entrance to the hall way in the front
especially is very much admired. On
the whole the fine three-story struc-
ture when completed will be an orns-
ment to the corner and q credit to the
town,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-19
CONDENSED NEWS.


Council meeting tomorrow night.
The electric fans are in full blast.
The festive potato bug is annoying
le farmers.
The day we celebrate belongs to Dan
lille this year.
Mrs. n. z. Butterwick is GONZALES
ent after a several days illness.
There's a growing tendency among
)ortsmen to stop live bird shooting.
Large numbers of Hungarians are
saving the coal regions for the West.
The cherry crop will be short.
The roses are taking fresh life again
Fine growing weather for veget
Jles.
Hot weather would be much more
.arable if there were fewer thermom
ers.
Short sermons are popular during
summer.
A baby girl arrived at the home of
r. and Mrs. George Ricketts,, Church
rect, Saturday afternoon.
Rural free delivery would be great
nefit to the farmers in this section.
cannot come too soon.
June weddings seem to be more pop
IT than ever.
The much needed rain is coming
large punches.
The small boy is laying aside pen
es for his Fourth of July fund.
That men are as much slaves to fash
i as the women is proven by the
mama hat rush.
The farmers say that the rains will
We the wheat but that hay is a fail
e.
The Rev. DR. Steans, formerly of
is city. occupied the pulpit of the
lird Presbyterian church in Will
nsport on Sunday.
Phe seashore excursion season will
IN be here
rhe Fourth of July posters are out
4 the eagle that screams is on them
rge rs life.
The hot June sun has already deco
ed the faces of many with beautiful
uburns
The crop of chestnuts will be
lat one this fall wherever the seven
N year old locusts have made their
pearance
The eagle will spread its wings and
cam with a vengeance in Danville
July Fourth.
Oanville maintains its reputation as
of the most orderly cities in the
tie.
New sills are being placed under
company house, at East Market
Railroad streets.
All Nature smiled after the good
and the farmers smiled, too, be
Use of the benefit to their crops.
Vood is very much in demand now
t coal is so scarce and old timbers
rapidly being sawed into fire
cd.
Joal prices in Danville promise to
aain at a standstill for the present.
adam Funk is i'll at his home on
nal street.
he Glorious Fourth is just around
corner, and well celebrate.
he early morning Sunday school is
favor during the heated term,
WANTED School teachers a. agents
ing vacation Big commission.
lmbia Book Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Jpholsterer Hostelly. yesterday, put
handsome awning over the en-
nee to the Young Men Christian
sOciatiOn.
Fhe Susquehanna river is slightly
CHER than for some time, the recent
ms having caused a rise in the
cam.
pennsylvania Railroad men yester
wore red ribbon badges of the big
ion railroad picnic at Island Park,
ween Sunbury and Northumber-
I'd.
,lexander Moore, a prominent farm
of near Rushtown, is cOnvalescent
er a five weeks illness.
,dward German is putting a new
on his warehouse, at the rear of
store, East Market and Pine street.
'hrist Episcopal Sunday School will
lic at DeWitt's Park on Wednesday
y 23rd.