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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
WINTER FUEL IS
MUCH In DEMAND

The people of Danville are getting
their supply of winter fuel from many
different sources This does not mean
that there IS plentitude of coal, but
what is absolutely needed. 1t seems
to be a case of everybody hustling for
themselves and the most of the coal
that comes here is from the river and
is i'll car load lots. The local dealers
haul the fuel for those who are for
tunate enough to get car in. Of
course there is considerable wood sold,
but it is delivered direct to the pur-
chasers by the seller.
Sunbury is the shipping centre for
the river coal, although some of it
comes from Shamokin creek, which
empties into the Susquehanna below
Sunbury. The Berenice mines, in
Sullivan county, operated by W. B.
Gunton, have been working steadily
| throughout the strike, but its output is
usually engaged a month ahead. Some
coal is hauled here from the mine at
| McAuley, but a cave-in tn re has stop
ped digging for few days. Uonsid-
| erable coal is now being taken out of
| the river here and one of the min,
ers" of this city yesterday disposed
of three tons at good price.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
HIGH SCHOOL TO
PUBLISH PAPER

The pupils of the Danvile High
School intend issuing a monthly paper
and a publishing association was or
ganized Friday afternoon. The
name for the journal has not been
chosen, but within short time its
title will be made known The first
issue will probably appear in October
rs the editorial staff is already hu itl-
ing for material to fill its columns.
The following are the officers of the
association : President, Randall Jacobs :;
Vice President, Harry Hooley; Secre-
tary, Miss Helen Irland; Treasurer,
John Mettler; Editor in Chief, Will
lam Watkin; Assistant Editor, Bert
Mcclure; Business Manager, George
Maiers; Advertising Manager, Edwin
Moore.
The Lincoln and Garfield literary
societies, of the High School, held
their first meetings of the term Fri
day afternoon and both sessions
were devoted to the election of offic-
ers, with this result:
Lincoln Society-President Howard
Lunger; Vice President, Carlton Nc
Henry; Secretary, Miss Books; AS
sistant Secretary, Miss Bertha Crom-
we'll; Treasurer, Miss Josephine Cous-
art; Marshal, Harry Lawrence !; Assist
ant Marshal, Lawrence Connolly
Chorister, Miss Mary Zeth; Assistant
Chorister, Miss Martha HarpeI Re
porter, Eugene Pegg; Attorney.
Percy Shultz.
Garfield Society-President, Bert
Mcclure; Vice President, Miss Hazel
Harman; Secretary, Miss Marie Fetter-
man; Assistant Secretary, Robert
Jacobs; Treasurer, John Mettler
Marshal, George Jacobs; Assistant
Marshal, Frederick Evans Chorister,
Miss Jessie Kimerer; Assistant Chor,
lister. Miss Blanche Sechler; Report
er. Llewellyn Thomas; Attorney,
Maurice Engle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
To Test The New Law.

Proceedings to test the constitu-
tionality of the mine inspector law
passed by the last Legislature, were
instituted in Northumberland county
Monday. The anthracite region will
await with expectancy the outcome.
Monday morning Attorneys James
McDevitt, of Sunbury, and James
Scarlet, of Danville, attorney for Mine
Inspector Edward Brennan, of Sha-
mokin, flledi a bill of equity setting
forth the unconstitutionality of the
law and asking the court to re strain
the name of James Tinley, the Republi-
can nominee, from appearing on the
ballot.
Constable W. d. Haupt, of Sunbury,
Monday served notices on the County
Commissioners, Sheriff Deitrick and
candidate Tinley, who were given 30
days to file their reply. The case will
then be argued before the court.
The action is brought by Mr.. Brcn-
nan, who is the first mine inspector to
be affected by the new law, his term
expiring i'll March, 1903.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
j. .. led ROW M,
MOULDERS ASSIST
THE MINE WORKERS

The Iron Moulders' Union, No. 124
made up of the employees of the Stove
Works, this city, as an evidence of its
sympathy for the United Mine Work
ers some weeks since decided to raise
a sum of money to assist them in
their strike. The plan adopted was
to chance off stove, New Beaver
Heater" No. 13, one of the best and
most modern products of the stove
works being selected. This was
chanced off at sociable held in the
Armory on Saturday night, John Rich
ards, Chambers street, winning the
stove.
The stove moulders, who are zeal
GUS Union men, determined to show
their devotion to the principle of lab
or organization by raising sum that
they would not need to be ashamed
of. The members of the Union, there
fore applied themselves very indus
triously to the sale of tickets. Their
labors were well rewarded and upon
winding up affairs Saturday night
they found that they had realized the
andsome sum of $500. This sum
will be sent to President John Nit
chelI at Wilkesbarre to be used in sup
porting the miners on strike.
The social, itself, which was attend
ed by the moulders and their families
and a large number of others, was
quite success financially and other
wise. 1t is doubtful whether on any
occasion in the armory dancing was
mere enjoyed. Music was furnished
by Metherell's orchestra. The Mech
anicsville band was also present, dis
coursing some of its best selections in
the street in front of the armory and
later assisting the orchestra to play
for the grand march.
The officers of the Iron Moulders'
Union, No. 1874 are as follows: Presid-
ent, Alexander Mann Financial secre-
tary John Herrick; Recording secre-
tray, David Rishel; Corresponding
secretary, John Jenkins; Treasurer,
r. w. Fetterman. Michael Tierney
is secretary of the special committee
appointed to chance off the stove. The
Union through the columns of The
American desires to thank the
public for its liberal response in the
purchase of tickets and for help and
encouragement extended in other ways
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
THROUGH THE UPPER SOUTH.
An Autumn Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

a personally conducted tour, Gov
ering nine days, and including Gpttys
burg, Blue Mountains, Luray. Natural
Bridge, Chattanooga, Lookout Mount
ain, Ashevillc, and Washington. will
leave New York, by special Pullman
train of sleeping. dining and observa-
tion cars, on October :.
Rate, covering transportation, car
riagc drives, hotel Accommodations, and
all necessary expenses during the en-
tire trip, $50 from New York and
Newark, SS3 from Philadelphia. and
prOportiOnate rates from other points
The party will be under the direction
of an experienced Pennsylvania Rail
road tourist agent and chapcron.
Au entire day will be spent on the
Gettysburg battle field, another day
at Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain
two days at Asheville. and two days
at Washington.
Apply to Ticket Agents, Tourist
Agent, 1876 Broadway, New York. or
George W Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

m MENDMENT To THE CON~TITt TfuN
- PROPOSED To TIIE CITIZENS Ot
THIS COMMONWEALTU FOR THEIR AP-
pRONAL or REJECTION BN TIfE GEN
ERAL ASSEMBLY or THE COHWON-
WEALTH OF PENNSNLN PUB
lISIIED BN ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ~ PIE~t--
ANCE OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CuN-
STlTUTlON.
\ JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment 20 section ten
of article one OF the Constitution. ~ that a
discharge Of = jury for failure to agree or
other necessary c''usc shall not work au ar-
quittal
section !. Ec il resolved by th.. senate and
House OF Representatives 81 the Common
wealth Of PruuSy SylNauia iu General Assembly
met, That the following boz proposed a~ nu
amendment to the constitution; that Is o.
say that section ten uf article one. which
reads as follows:
"No person shall, for auy indictablc ofIcusr.
bc proceeded against crtHiuaIly bN iuformn
ton, except tu eases arising boz the lauG or
naval forces or tn the militia. when in act-
ual service. in time 0f war or public danger.
or 10y leave Of the court for oppression or go i~-
demeanor in Office. No person shall, for the
same Oticnse be- twice put iu Jeopardy pf Iifr
or limb: nor shall private, property BE- taken
or applied to public use. without authority Of
law and without Just compensation bging
first made or secured lee amended 80 ~ To-
read as follows:
No person shall, for any indlctable onensr
be proceeded against rrimIualiN hY iuf0rma-
ilphs tNttIb III ''tN'r 5FiNltG lH tlt iiAN wv
naval forces, or tn the militia, when 100 actual
service in time Of war or public danger, or Hy
leave ufthe court for oppression ~ misdefnpa-
nor In office. No person shall, fur the same
onenSe. bc twice put in jeopardy 81 iif. 0r
limb; but discharge ~ the Jury for failure tu
agree, or other necessary cause. shall not
work an acqnttal. Nor shall private property
be taken or applied Ia public use, without au-
thority of law and without just compensation
being first made or secured.
\ true copy of the Joint Resolution.
". ". GEtE~T
Sacr.tur, ~ tI,, f,,,,,t,,,tyr...ffF.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Arranged For Washington Trip.

At the meeting of Goodrich Post,
No. %, G.. A. r. held Monday evening,
it was decided to go to the national
encampment at Washington via the
Philadelphia 81 Reading railway. Ar
rangements have been made for two
special cars, which will be attached
to the train leaving this city at SOB "A.
IN. ON Monday, October 6. The route
will be over the Reading by way of
West Milton to Philadelphia and from
there to Washington on the Baltimore
81 Ohio, going through the tunnel un-
der the city of Baltimore. Stop offs
will be allowed at Philadelphia and
Baltimore within the limit of the
tickets and the special rate has been
fixed.
Already seventy-five persons have
decided to go on this trip to the ma
tional capital, through the coal fields
of Pennsylvania and the cities of
Philadelphia, Chester, Wilmington
and Baltimore. Others who desire to
go with the Fost are requested to
notify the commander, William NJ
Heddens so that sufficient accommodate
tions can be made by the Reading pas
senger department.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
ELKS PLAY A
GREAT BALL GAME

Celebrated in ancient history is the
field of the cloth of gold on which
royalty met and the pomp of power
glittered. But the twentieth century,
with its hustle, its hustle, its automo-
biles, its wireless telegraphy and
things that the kings who cavorted on
the field of gold never dreamed of in
their widest Nightmares, Friday
showed that the age that is puts i'll
the "has been" class the age that
was. The field of the diamond, known
as DeWitt's Park, was the scene of
this latter day achievement. Danville,
Shamokin, Sunbury, Bloomsbury,
Lebanon and other towns contributed
the shouters who greeted vociferously
the advent of base ball teams from the
Danyille and Shamokin lodges of
Elks.
Only seven innings were played, but
| the game was full Of fun from the
time Umpire Hoffman said play
ball' until the curtain, September
dusk, Was rung down on the scene.
The Lebanon delegation was equipped
with megaphones and made the pace
for the rooters''. AS for features
| they were so numerous that only Il
reference to the figures of the official
score will reveal the brilliant plays.
Danville made all it's runs in the
seventh, which was the last one, and
the local players were just warming
up when the game was called. The
| following rs the score in detail:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
rendered Surprise Party.

Mrs. John Weigold, First street, was
rendered Il surprise party Saturday
evening in honor of her forty-ninth
birthday. She was the recipient of
many handsome presents and the
guests spent an enjoyable evening
An elegant supper was served and
among those present were. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Waite, Mr.. and Mrs Jacob
MINER. Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Thomas,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reedy, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Ricketts,, Mrs. John Book
miller, Mrs. John Woods, Mrs. M.
Mullen, Mrs. William Owens, Mrs.
Harriet Farley, Mrs. John Tovey,
Mrs. NJ. Tovey, Mrs, Jacob Fisher,
Mrs. Alfred Yerrick. Sr., Mrs. Carl
McWilliams, Mrs. Alfred Yerrick, Jr.
Mrs. Henry Hankey, Mrs. Charles
Barnhart. Mrs. Davis, Mrs Hunting
ton. Misses Katherine Hankey, Cert
rude Bookmiller, Dorothy Thomas,
Lloyd Waite, John Woods, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chrales Kehl.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Teachers Scarce In Pike County.

County Superintendent of Schools,
Lucian Westbrook, says that teachers
are growing scarce in Pike. The law
requires that algebra andcivil govern
ment be taught and as these two
branches have not heretofore been re-
quired, applicants for schools were
unprepared to take examinations.
He estimates the number of those exam
nations this year as 10 per cent less
than last year: Possibly the low
wages paid i'll several townships may
also prove unattractive to ambitious
young men and women.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Marriage Was Very Quiet.

On Saturday last announcement was
made of the marriage of Charles II.
Snyder and Miss Ella Peifer, both of
this city. The ceremony took place
on Tuesday evening September 16 and
was performed by Rev. DR.. M. l..
Shindel, pastor of the Pine Street
Lutheran church, at his residence
The marriage was quiet one be-
cause of the recent death of the brides
father, George w. Peifor. The groom,
who is a letter carrier, is prominent in
social and club circles. Both are very
popular and are receiving many con
gratulatIons from their large number
of friends.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
I,ayipg Heavy Rails,

From the ten-mile post, below South
Danville, to the twelve mile post
above, on the Sunbury division, Penn
sylvania railroad, new eighty five
pound rails are being laid on the main
track. The work is being done under
the direction of Section Foreman
David Nuss and he is assisted by Fore
man August Traub and his men, from
SunbuTy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Pleasant Surprise Party.

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Klase gave a
party Monday evening at their home,
No. 209 Water street, in honor of
their daughter, Lulu. Those present
were: Mrs. William Childs, Mrs. MAJ
lie Linn, Misses Martha Carodiskey,
Mary Snyder, Mary Smith, Elizabeth
Shoemaker, Elizabeth Pritchard, Sara
Laidacker, Valeria Baker, Stella
Hawk, Margaret Williams, Julia
Phillips, Ella Weaver, Blanche Jones,
Bessie Klase, Annie Klase, of this
city; Misses Izora Heddens and Virgie
Cooper, of Washingtonville Miss
Bertha Miller, of Harrisburg; Miss
Jennie Harris of Ohio Messrs. Dal
las Reppert, Frank Aten, John Pfahler
Harry Rupp, Calvin Keefer, William
Bausch, Raymond Clayton, Amelis
Francis, David Thomas, Hoyt Cleaver
Clyde Derr, Austin Klase, of this
city; Clyde Heddens, of Washington
vile; and Harry Klase, of Philadel-
phia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Autumn Arbor Day,

In designating October II as the
autumn arbor day State Superintend-
ent of Public instruction Schaeffer
makes these suggestions to the rural
schools:
1.-THE value of trees for utility and
adornment, the effect of forests in re-
tanning and distributing rainfall, and
the forestry movement under which
half a million acres have been purchas-
ed by the state and set apart as a pub
lie reservation may be profitably dis
cussed. The career now opening up to
young men who make forestry a pro-
fession should be pointed out. But
above all else the pupils should be
taught by actual experience how to
plant trees, how to promote their
growth and how to protect them from
noxious insects and other enemies. "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
A Bows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him
to die, and son riding for life, IS
miles, to get DR.. King New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
W. II. Brown, of Leesville, Ind, en-
dured deaths agonies from asthma, but
this wonderful medicine gave instant
relief and soon cured him. He writes ::
''I now sleep soundly every night :"
Like marvellous cures of Consumption,
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds
and Grip prove its matchless merit for
all Throat and Lung troubles. Guar
anteed bottles soc and 81 90. Trial
bottles free at Paules and Co.'S. drug
store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Birthday Surprise PARTY,

A birthday party was rendered Mrs.
J. A. Gerringer Tuesday evening at
her home, North Mill street, the oc-
casion being her forty eighth birthday
She was presented with n handsome
gold watch by her husband, a parlor
lamp by the ladies of Golden Link
Temple and friends. She was also the
recipient of very beautiful cushion,
china ware and many other gifts. An
elegant supper was served and the
evening was pleasantly spent. The
following were the guests: Mrs. l..
w. Snyder and son, Mrs. Harrison
Shut, Mrs. H. Livziey, Mrs. j. Weld
man, Mrs. w. Shultz, Mrs. Metzger,
Mrs. Kehl, Mrs. l.. Freeze, Mrs.
Martin, Mrs. Robert Paugh, Jr, and
son, James, Mrs III. Kaufman, Mrs.
II. Prentiss, Mrs Robert Paugh, Sr.,
Mrs. RhoadeS and daughter, Mrs.
Cramer, Mrs. Edward Lunger, Mrs.
Alfred Fry. Miss Alice Fry, Mrs. Herr,
Miss Mary Fry, Miss Mary Herr, Mrs.
J. Freeze Mrs. f. Shut, Mrs. Emerson
Adams, Mrs J. Hartzell, Mrs. J. Shep-
pard and children, Grace and Ellis.
worth, Mrs. J. Forney Mrs. G. Riley,
Mrs. Bell, Miss Bertha Bell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Oarodiskey. Florence
and Howard Carodiskey, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Yerrick, Isabel Yerrick,
Elizabeth Yerrick, Allen Yerrick,
Mrs. Frank Helm, Charles Kehl, Mr.
and Mrs. j. Gerringer, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Gerringer, Emma Gerringer,
Margaret Gerringer, Harold Gerringer,
Miss Stella Nevius, Miss Julia Ger
ringer, Frank Gerringer, J. Nevius
and Miss Minnie Ephlin and Mrs.
James Jones.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Were Admitted to Circus,

Through the courtesy of Welsh Bro
theirs the orphans at the Holy Family
convent were admitted to the circus
yesterday afternoon. Under the care
of Rev Father Feeser, chaplain at the
convent, the orphans were watching
the parade at Bloom and Mill streets.
The proprietors of the show extended
to Father Feeser an invitation to
bring the children to the circus and
it was accepted with grateful thanks
on the part of the happy young folks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
A Parsons Noble Act.

Il want all the world to know, 3"
writes Rev. @. j. Budlong, of Asha-
way, r. l. what a Thoroughly good
and reliable medicine | found i'll Elec-
trio Bitters. They cnred me of
jaundice and liver trouble that had
caused me great suffering for many
years. For n genuine all around cure
they excel anything | ever saw. "
Electric Bitters are the surprise of all
for their wonderful work in Liver,
Kidney and Stomach troubles. Don't
fail to try them. Only 30 cts. Salts
faction is guaranteed by Pauls and Co
Druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
" " VfTN 7 -
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.

m NENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
~ PROPOSED To THE CITIZENS pI
THIS COMMON WEALTH FOR THEIR AII
PRONAL OR REJECTION EN THE GEN-
ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE tpMMuN.
WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ~ o.
LISIED by ORDER OF THE ~ECEETNEN
OF THE COMMONW WEALTH. ~ PUR~I-
ANCE or ARTICLE XVIII or THE tON-
STIrt TiDN
\ JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment tu the Constitution
ofthc Commonwealth.
Section !. BE IL resolved by the senate and
House Of Representatives of the common
wealth Of Pennsylvania tu General Assembly
amendment tothc Constitution Of the COM
monwcalth of Pennsylvania. In accordance
with the provisions Of the eighteenth article
thereof
Amendment
Add at the end Of section seven. article
three the following words: u nlps~ before if
shall he introduced i'm the General Assembly,
such proposed special or local law shall have
beet first submitted to n popular vote. at 20
general or special election iu the locality Ur
localities 10 bc affected by it, operation, an
der an order OF the court OF common pleas pf
the respective county after hearing and sop
plicatiOn granted, and shall have been ap-
proved by "a majority Of the voters at such
elections. Provided, That no such election
shall De held until the decree Of court author
iZing the same shall have been advertised for
at least thirty Cln days IN the locality or local
ities affected, in such manner aS the court
may direct
4 true copy of the Joint Resolution.
W. W. GKlE~T.
Secretary ofthe Commonwealth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
sc IL IL 20
DANNILIE ELKS.

Two base hit, zimmerman. Struck
out, by McCloud 10, by Lloyd G. Bases
on balls, off McCloud 3, off Lloyd 6.
Wild pitches, McCloud /, Lloyd 3.
Stolen bases, Williams 2, Vincent ,.
Hit by pitcher, Woollcy, Williams 2.
Balk, Lloyd. Left on bases, Shamok-
in B, Danville 5. Umpire, Hoffman.
Time of game, 3 hours 10 minutes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Gettidg Ready For Bradford.

Members Of the Danville Fire De-
partment are getting ready to attend
the annual convention of the State
Firemen's Association, which will be
held early in October at Bradford.
The trip to tie upper part of the state
is an attractive one and will be taken
by firemen from this section.
IT is expected that about fifty will
go from this city and the number may
be larger as some of the members have
the trip under consideration an have
not yet decided what they will do.
The Danville delegation will include
representatives of all the companies
and the department will be officially
represented by Chief James Freeze.
The next annual convention will
probably be held in the central part
of the state rs last year Philadelphia
was the place and this year the other
end of the state has the honor.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
so SOOTHING.
Its Influence has been felt by so many
Danville Readers.

Its Influence has been felt by so many
Danville Readers.
The soothing influence of relief
After suffering from Itching Piles,
From Eczema or any itchiness of the
skin.
Makes one feel grateful to the
remedy.
Doans Ointment has soothed hund-
reds.
Here's what one Danville citizen
says:
Mr.. ID. @. Williams, Iron Roofer, 20
Lower Mulberry street, says - can
highly recommend Doan's Ointment.
Before using it | was greatly annoyed
with IA burning and itching rectal
trouble. This led me to become in
terested on hearing about Doan Oint-
ment and procured it at drug store
and found it satisfactory. | did not
use the remedy long before was com
pletely cured.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the u. $.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no substitute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Farmers National Congress,

The farmers of this section are
much interested in the twenty second
annual session of the Farmers Ma
tional Congress, which will be held ut
Macon, Georgia, October to 10. This
district will be represented by ID. W.
Cooper, of Northumberland county.
The display of southern products at
this congress will be especially large.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
HERE'S A GOOD THING.
Something You can readily Believe as its
Danville Evidence.

Grant Aten of No. Alb Church ST.,
Danville, Pa, says - have suffered
a great deal from rheumatic neuralgia
affecting my whole nervous system and
seeing DR.. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills
recommended got q box at Gosh 5
Drug Store and tried them. They
proved a splendid remedy giving me
prompt relief i'll every way. rest
better and do not suffer from these
continuous headaches and feel stronger
and better and have more vitality
than before. | cannot speak too high
ly of them. -
DIR. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills are
sold at 80 cts box at dealers or Dr.
A w. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo,
N. Y. See that portrait and signature
of A. W. Chase, M. d. are on every
package.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
Drinks Poison in Mistake for Cider

Reber Merrill, a prominent young
man of Muncy had narrow escape
from death Saturday morning. He
mistook bottle containing asteric
acid for cider, and swallowed about
u teaspoonful before he discovered his
mistake. The acid is poison. He was
taken very sick, but pompt medical
assistance brought him out of danger