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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
GRADE CROSSING
ACCIDENT
Joseph D. Oromley and Little son Killed
by the Car !.

A grade crossing accident, sickening
in its details, occurred at Watsontown
Thursday, in which a well-known resid-
ent of this county and his little son were
the victims
Thursday afternoon Joseph D. Crom-
ley, who lives on the Clark farm, Lime
stone township, near Washingtonville,
drove to Watsontown with load of
grain, employing two horses aud sled.
He was accompanied by his little son,
David, who was about f i've years of age.
The grain was sold to w. A. Lesher
and after unloading it and attending to
some other business about town Mr..
Cromley accompanied by his little son,
about o'clock, started on the home
ward drive.
They reached the station on the Penn
sylvania railroad and were in the act Of
driving over the crossing at that point
when they were struck by the Buffalo
Flyer" Father and son and both
horses were killed, while the sled was re-
duced to splinters. Mr.. Cromley was
killed instantly, the skull at the back Of
the head being caved in. Little David,
who was also badly injured about the
head, lived for some minutes, although
unconscious. When found he still held
in his hand an orange which his father
had bought him before starting home.
One of the horses fell upon the pilot of
the engine and was carried distance Of
nearly three squares.
Mr.. Cromley was undoubtedly un-
aware of the trains approach, which
did not stop at the station, but went
dashing through the town at the rate of
at least forty miles an hour. 1t is said
the Flyer was late and was running
to make up lost time.
A telephone message was at once
sent to Washingtonville, whence a
messenger was dispatched to the home
made desolate by the awful accident.
The effect of the news on the surviving
wife can easily be imagined. David was
the only child of the household and as
was not unnatural the mother was
strongly attached to him, her devotion
and constant solicitude for his welfare
often being remarked upon. Thus in
single moment of time had she not only
been rendered widow, but death at
one swoop had bereft her of all she had
in life.
Joseph d. Cromley was about forty
years of age. He was leading agricul-
turis and one of the representative
men of the community He was the son
of jeremiah Cromley who resides near
New Columbia. Clarence Cromley and
Philip Cromley, of this city, the latter
watchmanat the First National bank, are
first cousins of Joseph D. Cromley, the
deceased. Mrs Cromley, the widow, so
Unexpectedly bereaved, is the daughter
of David Foust, a well-known farmer of
Limestoneville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
A Slick Piece Of Robbery.

Miss Sydney Goodykoonst, of Allen
wood who had been visiting at the
home of Joseph Hunter, East Market
street left Saturday for Middletown,
Conn, where she is employed in the
Hospital for the Insane. In company
with her sister, Miss Sadie, she arrived
in this city Tuesday last. On their way
from AllenwOOd to Danville they had
planned to stop in Williamsport between
trains for the purpose Of doing some
shopping. Arriving at that point how
ever, Miss Sydney found that she had
been relieved of her chatelaine bag,
which she carried at her side and which
contained eight dollars in cash, a broach
lace collar, and return ticket from
Willamsport to Hoboken, N. j. The
support of the bag had been very neat
" severed as with pair of scissors.
Owing to the crowded condition of
the car the two sisters were obliged to
take separate seats Miss Sydney occu
pving a seat with a rather stout lady
who was cross-eyed. At Montoursville
the woman left the cars. As she arose
she asked Miss Goodykoonst to assist
her in putting on her cape, the latter
kindly complying. The supposition is
that the woman cut the bag loose while
seated in the car and that while Miss
Goodykoonzt was assisting her with
her wrap she dcNterou7ly picked up her
booty and secretcd it about her per
y
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Twelfth REGIMENTS Good Showing.

The result of the inspection of the last
annual encampment is certainly very
gratifying to members of the Twelfth
regiment of which Company F, of this
city, is a part. Taking into considera-
tion the fact that the companies are
scattered and only get together once a
year and that the regiment was inspect
ed in extended order, out post duty, "
guard duty and drill" as regiment
and not as individual companies, the
rating is, indeed, high as compared with
other regiments which have armories
large enough to have regular move
ments and every facility for the welfare
of the guard. The following ratings
show the regiments superior to the
Twelfth:
First regiment, 81 "a; Sixteenth, 81 GA
Eighth, 9O.61; Thirteenth, 90.57 Twelfth
9035
The difference between the Eighth
and Thirteenth is 50 slight that it is
hardly worth while considering. The
outlook for the National Guard is in
deed very bright, as the government
has at last seen its Importance and is
now considering many changes relatiYe
to its advancement. The local com
pany is now preparing for the annual
spring inspection and every member
should do his utmost to keep up the
standard of the company
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
REPUBLICAN
Committeeman
Held Meeting at Hotel Oliver Last Even
ing,

Pursuant to the call of County Char
man w. L. Gouger the Republican com
mitteemen of the borough of Danville
and Mahoning township convened at
Hotel Oliver last evening for the pur-
pose Of fixing a date for holding the Re
publican primaries and the borough and
district convention.
The following committeeman were
present: First Ward, F. G. Schoch and
George So econd Ward, Harry
Scbick an, Seidel: Third Ward,
George La nd ID. {. Jones; foufth
Ward. Joseph Gibson: MahoninS town
ship. Edward Wertman and Martin L.
Bloom.
The date for the primary election IN
the borough and township is fixed for
Monday, January % The borough and
district convention will take place on
the evening of day following, Tuesday
January 2S. The primaries will be held
at the usual voting places between the
hours of $50 and s p. m The borough
and district convention will convene at
Hotel Oliver at o'clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
A Few Who Will Change.

A good many of our merchants will
change their places of business the com
ing spring Among those who will move
already heard Of is Joseph Lechner, the
plumber, who will remove to the build
ing No. 23S, Mill street, occupied by
Owens grocery store. Mr.. Lechner will
remodel the building in the rear now us
ed as an ice house, fitting it up as a
plumbing shop. The store will be used
for the display and sale of bath tubs,
gas lamps and the many other supplies
that go with the trade Of plumbing.
Mr. Lechner will remove his family
into the residence portion of the same
building, Mrs Kmiecnski, removing tC
No. 325 Lower Mulberry street the
dwelling at present occupied by Mrs.
Philip Lenhart.
The building occupied by Mr.. Lech,
ner will probably be occupied by a tin
shop.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Russell Mari Loses an Arm.

Russell Mari, 26 years of age, son OF
William Mari Of near Washingtonville,
and weIl-known throughout this county,
met with terrible accident on Satur-
day last. For some time past he has
been employed at the cement works at
Nazareth, Northampton county. On
Saturday while working about the ma
chinery he slipped from his feet and IN
falling his right arm was drawn into
the cogs of a large wheel and so badly
mangled as to make amputation neces-
sarv. Mr.. Mari was removed to the
hospital at Easton. Mcclellan Diehl,
Of Washingtonville, who left for East
on, Saturday, i'll response to news of the
accident, returned home Monday af-
ternoon. He says that the injured man
is doing as well as can be expected and
will no doubt recover.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
TRAVELLING Mans Bad Accident.

Eugene Behrendt representing the
Warrensburg Woollen Company, of New
York, met with bad accident in this
city Monday He was walking down
Mill street and when in front of Lyons
meat market he fell to the pavement.
The only injury sustained seemed to be
upon his right arm, which was most
peculiarly affected. In falling it seem
ed to receive the most of the body 5
weight, and upon regaining his feet Mr..
Behrendt found that he had lost all use
of the limb.
He was assisted to Hotel Oliver, where
DR. Curry was called. An examination
showed that no bones We're broken;
neither was there a dislocation at any of
the joints, although the arm continued
useless. At the advice Of the doctor Mr..
Behrendt returned to New York City,
leaving on the 1017 D. L. & w. train,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
One Thousand Persons Present.

The funeral of the late Joseph d.
Cromley and little son David, victims of
the grade crossing accident, which took
place at Washingtonville Sunday, was
one of the largest ever held in that To-
cality. The remains were viewed by at
least 1000 persons. The funeral, which
met at the late residence at 10 o'clock a.
IN. did not reach the Lutheran church
until 1870. Long before that hour the
building was crowded, many having ar
rived as early as half past nine o'clock.
Mrs. Cromley, the bereaved wife and
mother, was unable to attend the funer-
al. She was assisted down stairs in the
morning to take last look at her loved
ones, but had to be Immediately carried
back to her bed. 1t is exceedingly
doubtful whether she will survive the
shock.
The mourners were conducted to seats
inside while the caskets were opened in
front of the church and viewed by the
vast assemblage. Neither OF the bodies
We're in the least disfgured and both
looked very natural, The little boy ia
his left hand held the orange that his
father had given him at Watsontown
and which was found in his hand after
death. Both bodies were buried in one
grave.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Owen Reber, pastor of the church, who
after the interment preached a sermon
in the church, founding his remarks on
the we'll scriptural passage: I'm
the Midst of Life we are in Death. Sew
eral hymns were sung by the choir,
while quartette rendered an appropri-
ate selection.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Death of Robert Dodson.

Robert E. Dodson, mention Of whose
illness was recently made in these col
umns, died at his home on East Main
street, shortly before eight o'clock Sun
day evening after lingering illness of
about six months duration, death being
due to illness contracted while in the ser
vice of the United States army. He was
aged just nineteen years and four
months During the Spanish-American
War he enlisted as member of Co. f,
18th, Regt Pa. Vols. of Danville, but
failed to see active service on the battle
field as his regiment along with many
others was not called upon, and after
being stationed for some months at
Camp Meade, Middletown and Falls
Church, Va, was, together with the
other members of his company, finally
mustered out of the service.
Deceased is survived by wife and
his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dodson, of
this town both of whom have the SYM
pathy of the entire community in their
sad bereavement.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
At st. Johns Lutheran Church,

Services will be held at St Johns
German Lutheran church, this city, on
Sunday next at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon. The pulpit will be occupied by
Rev. O. E. Pfueger, Of ElizabethvilIe,
President Of the Danville Conference In
the afternoon Rev Pfueger viii preach
at Ridgeville and in the evening at Gro
vania.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16

Philip Boyer who resides on the
Washingtonville road, met with an ac-
cident Monday last, which necessitated
the amputation of one of his fingers. He
was employed on the saw mill Of Samuel
Fausey, and while at work the little fin
ger of his right hand came in contact
with the circular saw, the result being
that it was nearly cut off. DR.. Curry of
this city was called who performed the
amputation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Funeral Large and Impressive.

The funeral of the late Verdi Camp
bell which took place from the home Of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Camp
bell, at Klinesgrove Friday forenoon,
was very impressive and largely at
tended one The flowers were re,
markable feature and the body was laid
to final rest on bed of carnations.
The services We're conducted by Rev
Brooks and Rev Armstrong. The pal
bearers were Messrs. Hartman Law
renee, Clark Enterline, Lester Dietz anC
LLOYD Keefer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
The Lounge Was Burned.

A slight blaze in the residence of John
Williams, 70S Ferry street caused a
ripple of excitement in that vicinity yes
terday at noon. Mr.. Williams was in
the act of lighting his pipe when the
head flew off the match and ignited the
fringe of a lounge. In aninstant the en-
tire couch was on fire.
a couple of neighbors We're soon on
the spot and assisted to carry the blaz-
ing couch out of doors. By the time the
flames were extinguished the upholster-
ing was entirely burned off.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
W, ]. BRYAN at Shamokin.

William J. Bryan was greeted by an
immense crowd at Shamokin yesterday
afternoon. He spoke for an hour in the
Opera House between 3 and o'clock
and granted several interviews in which
he talked freely on the subject Of muni-
cipal ownership, the currency question
and other issues that may cut figure in
the next Presidential campaign.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Eve Injured.

Hester Foust, of this city, had his eye
injured in an odd way Tuesday evening
He was sleeping on cot when be was
awakened by his pet dog While play
ing with the canine he was struck in the
eye by the dogs paw sustaining n bad
injury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16

The dance in the Armory last night
under the auspices Of Company F, prov
ed a success financially and socially.
There were about fifty couple present.
The music was furnished by William
Reitmeyer, Eugene Miles and Richard
Metherell.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
viii PLAY Friday Evening.

A game Of basket ball will be played
at the Armory on Friday evening be
tween the Susquehanna University boys
and the local team. Battersby and st.
Clair, old league players will, assist the
visiting team. Game called at $50
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Eyamined YestardaV.

Special Examiner Of the D. L. & w
r. r. J. II. Smith, Of Scranton, was in
this city yesterday and examined sta
ton Agent William Black and Operator
Anon Keiser in the new standard code
Of rules Both passed the examination
successfully.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
One Hundred at the Altar,

The revival meetings in progress at
Trinity NJ. E. church are well attended
and successful from every stand point
Over one hundred knelt at the altar on
Sunday and consecrated their lives to
Christ.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
First National Bank Directors.

The shareholders of the First Nation
al Bank Tuesday elected the following
directors to serve for the ensuing year:
b. r. Gearhart, Christian Laubach, l.
X. Grier, J. D. Magil, c. G. VanAlen,
William Pensyl and John F. Tooley.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Death of an Aged Lady.

Mrs Mary McAIullen died @t the
home of her daughter Mrs. Lloy Bay
lor. Mahoning township, Sunday even
ing last aged Is years. Death W $ due
to a stroke of paralysis. The funeral
was held Thursday morning at 10
o'clock from the Baylor residence Bloom
road near Ridgeville
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Hahn Flanagan.

Daniel Hahn and Miss Annie Flanag
an, both of this city were married on
Saturday evening last. The ceremony
was performed at 7 o'clock by Rev. L.
B. Twichell at the pa rsonage of First
Baptist church.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Powder Mil Goes Up.

An explosion occurred at Beurys
powder mill near Uniontown, a suburb
of Shamokin, yesterday forenoon. Thorn
as Rem. Of Uniontown was fatally
burned. He was removed to the Min
ers Hospital
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
NeWcnmer-Ulmer.

At the parsonage Of the United Evan
gelical church Mr. Charles w. New
conner and Miss Mary A Ulmer, both of
Williamsport, were united in marriage
Wednesday evening January 10, 1902,
bv Rev. j. F. Hover
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Death of Mrs. Marshall.

Mrs Sarah Marshall, widow Of the
late William Marshall, died at her home,
East Market street, Monday morning
about $ o'clock after long illness. She
was IS years of age. a lifelong member
of the Episcopal church and a we'll
known and esteemed resident of the
Second Ward. She is survived by five
daughters: Mrs w H. N. Walker, Mrs.
Robert Goodall, Mrs Frank Kramer
and Miss Katie Marshall of this city
and Mrs. J. Markley White of Norris
town. Two brothers and a sister also
survived Messrs Cyrus and William
Gutner, Of Columbia and Mrs. Kathryn
Harman of Shenandoah
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
Supper a Success.

Ladies Camp P. o. Of A. held sauer
kraut supper in the G. A. r. hall last
evening. 1t was well attended and
proved financial success
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16

Harry Lyous spent few hours With
friends in Northumberland last eveu-
ing,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16

A special meeting of the Clerks Union
Will be held this evening at o'clock in
their room, G. A. r. hall. All members
are requested to Be present,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-16
JOB PRINTING

The office Of the AMERICAN being
furnished with large assortmen
Of job letter and fancy type and JOB
material generally, the Publisher
announces to the public that he is
prepared at all times to execute IN
the neatest manner
JOB PRINTING
ofaIl Kinds and Description.
%
tg@ Get our pnoes before place
your orders.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
His Doom Was Sealed.

81 couldn't get out of marrying her,
Henpeck explained. when she pro-
posed she said: will you marry me ?
Have you any objection?' You see,
no matter wh> her 1 said yes or no,
she had me-"
''Why didn't you just keep silent,
then?" inquired his friend.
THAT'S what / did, and she said:
Silence gives CONSENT and that epde'
Tit Bits
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Why IT Worked.

Rolls-What did you do when you
were in danger from the bear?
Bowles-Well, as had no weaponsI
tried sitting down and staring at it,
and, do you know, the bear didn't offer
to touch me.
RolIs-That's strange. How do you
account for it?
Bowles-Well, sometimes L think it
was because 1 sat on a limb of a very
Aall tree.-Chicago American.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
An Item I'm Demand.

He was cutting an item from news
paper.
1T tells how a house was robbed, and
I want to show it to my wife," he ex-
planned.
What good will that do?'' friend
inquired
a whole lot," was the reply. You
see. this house was robbed while the
man was at church with his wife"
"Sav!" exclaimed the friend, excited
II. you haven't got a duplicate copy
of that paper, have you?"-ChicagO
Post
The colored American., 1902-11-08
NIicrObe Mad.

rs Mr.. Fusse much afraid of mi
crobes ?"
well, I should say, he washes the
antiseptic gauze gloves he wears in an
antiseptic fluid before he even handles
the sterilized glass that contains the
boiled and filtered water he intends
TO drink!"-Baltimor Herald.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Lost No Time.

"My wife is not fond of music, fear, "
rema rked the timid man.
won't go to the opera with yOu?''
asked the sympath etic fellow.
'NO, not that exactly; but last week
when a moving van delivered a piano at
the next fiat she engaged the man tc
begin moving US out at once. Cincin-
nati Commercial Tribune.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Sister'a Guess.

do you dye your hair, Mr.. Jones? ?"
asked the irrepressible little brother.
Certainly not, Tommy" was the re-
ply. But why did you ask?'
Cause" answered the youthful ter
ror, your hair is black and sister said
She guessed you were born ighthead-
ed."-Detroit Free Press.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Such q Waste.

Mrs. Bizzy-I am SO sorry to hear
that your wife has been throwing the
crockery at you again, Casey. Where
did she hit you?
Casey-Faith, ma-am! That's what
Oh do be afther cOmplainin' av. Twas
whole set av dishes broke to pieces
an she niver hit me wanst.-Brooklyn
Life.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
How to BE Happy.

Returned Traveller never saw such
devoted couple Mr.. and Mrs. Lake
side. Met them on the street to-day
and they hadn't eyes or ears for any
one else.
Mr.. Statestreet-They were divorced
Last month, and he is counting heI
again.-N. Y. Weekly.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
MeaHurelnn ent.

''It is impossible for man to mes
ure the influences which a single indi-
vidual can exert in this world"
That's right" answered Senator
Sorghum; I've known a man to get as
much as hundred dollars for vote
when it wasn't worth hten."-Washing-
ton Star
The colored American., 1902-11-08
A Perfect Stranger.

WOman-Sor, I've lost me way; me
lady said to turn to the right from the
square.
Man-But, my good woman, you've
turned to the left.
WOman-How should Oh know? Dim
a stranger out here.-Harvard Lam
pOOn.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Not a Free Moral Agent.

Mrs. Powers-Hezekia if you were
TO live all your life over again, and it
came to the matter of choosing wife,
do you think you would choose me?
Mr.. Powers (submissively) There's
no doubt about it, Maria, provided you
wanted me.-Richmond Dispatch.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
A Crusher.

Mrs. Richmond-What do you do
when your husband talks about his
mothers cooking
Mrs. BrOnxbOrOugh-I merely
ask him to explain why so many of
his family are dyspeptic.-Chicago
American.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Heard Out West.

Billie was convicted of horse steal
ing.
JflI-Was the chain of evidence
strong?
"I don't know anything about the
chain, but the roI was strong, all
right. Statesman.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
The Good Parent.

What have you gone to smoking for,
at your age?"
~ want to show my boys how easy it
is to break off a bad habit
Then you are going to quit ?"
''Yes-as soon as l get the ha bit lit
tie more firmly fxed."-Chicago Trib-
une.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
A COmmon ComnIaInt

Maud has most wonderful power
OF imagination"
Really! that's the very last thing I
should have given her credit for"
oh! it's quite true, 1 assure you
she actually fancies that she's good
looking. Ally Sloper.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
Gloomy Prospect, Indeed.

First tomobilist-Well,I l see they
are making some fuss about the speed
we are going at.
Second Automobilist-I know it.
Why, the next thing, they win be trying
to prevent our killing anyone.-Town
Topics.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
HenDecked.

Although his salad days are Ger,
He counts 1t not a blessing;
For he has found to his GdSmdy
He still must take the dressing.
Ally Sloper.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
An Unfortunate Habit.

The man who kicks because he must
Be ever active IL affairs,
Finds, when he has grievance just.
He has to quit; for no one cares.
Washington Star.
The colored American., 1902-11-08
CnEallant.

Why is she mad at him?"
lie didn't pretend when she intro
ouced him to her son that he could
hardly believe she was old enough to
be the boys Chicago Record
Herald.
The colored American., 1902-11-08

Sunday School Teacher-NOw, can
anyone tell me who made the, Milky
way?
Tommy-It was the cow that
Jumped over the moon.-Milwaukee
Sentinel
The colored American., 1902-11-08
To Ann.

You are the dearest one to me,
A priceless treasure in my sight,
Come share my humble home. and be
Ny own dear, dearest Ann Thracite.
s-ChIcago GhropicIe. -