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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Puddlers from Lebanon.

Twenty puddlers arrived in this
city Tuesday from Lebanon to work
in the Danville rolling mill. They are
all married men and their families
reside in Lebanon. They were en-
ployed in the big iron mills there un-
til several weeks ago when the i'm
portation of negro workmen caused a
general strike in that city.
Tuesday night nine furnaces, the full
capacity of the rolling mill, were on
and the mill will now run double
turn steadily with these nine furnaces.
Several weeks ago a few furnaces
were on at night, but the double turn
had to be discontinued because of the
troablc in getting steady puddlers.
These Lebanon men are all expert
cnccd and have been employed for Il
long time in their home city. Their
coming will enable the capacity of
the mill tC be doubled.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
SOLICITORS MEET
WITH INDIFFERENCE

Those interested i'll the Soldiers
monument and have been hoping to
see it an accomplished fact in the
near future will he disappointed to
learn that the solicitors are not meet
ing with such encouragement as was
anticipated The intention is not to
convey the idea that the committee
has lost hope in the ultimate success
of the monument. The work Is too
far advanced for that. They feel some
discouragement, it is true, but they
have not lost confidence i'll American
manhood i'll the liberaity Of a gcner-
oeg and patriotic public.
The committee is now preparing to
make a stirring appeal, which it is
hoped will awaken every citizen to a
full sense Of his duty. Few, 1t Is
claimed, look at the matter rightly.
The committee takes the view that i'll
contributing to a fitting memorial to
be erected to those who gave up their
lives LOT lntlE country IiON Ohiy SiiOuiu
one contribute according to his
means, but even to the extent of per
sonal sacrifice. Those who fell on the
field of battle gave all that the Union
might remain one and inseparable.
How much, therefore, is due from us,
who without any such sacrifice share
in the blessings of united country?
1t is this thought that the Commit
tee wishes to bring home to the people.
At present there is deplorable
amount Of Indifference. Few, 1t is
true, refuse outright, but in too many
instances the solicitors are "stood
off" told to "call again" and thus
driven to the necessity Of making re-
peated visits where one should suffice. |
If the monument is TO be built and to |
be built reasonably soon, it is pretty |
evident that the general response will |
have TO be much different from what
it has been The committee, however, |
has not lost hope.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
POSTPONED Until Saturday.

Last evening was the time selected
for re testing the one thousand feet of
new hose recently purchased. The
work had scarcely more than begun
when Il mishap occurred at the steam
cr which made it necessary to abandon
the test for the time being.
1t was about > 80 o'clock when
steam was gotten up. 1t was decided
to test the new hose in two sections.
Five hundred feet accordingly were
attached to the steamer and extended
down the river road.
The intention was to carry out the
instructions given by council and sub
ject the hose to pressure of 225
pounds, but by the time that 100
pounds were reached the suction pipe
broke loose from the steamer, which
made it impossible to proceed with
the test
Under 100 pounds, which is about
double the pressure commonly employ
ed at the water works, the hose show
ed not the least indication of weak
ness. The couplings fit to nicely
and worked very easily.
Many of those present consider the
test sufficient to prove the strength of
the hose, but they will be subjected
to another test at Saturday noon, when
the remaining 800 feet will be tested
under 225 pound pressure.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
APPOINTMENT OF
RURAL CARRIERS

Postmaster Harder has received
from the Post Office Department the
official notification of the appointment
for the rural free delivery routes
which are to be established in this
county on October LIST.
For Route No. l Charles Ruckel Is
the carrier and David Ruckel substl-
tute. II. H. Stetler is carrier for
Route No. 2, with w. @. Stetler as
substitute. Daniel Byerly will deliver
the mail for Route No. 3, his substl-
tute being Lewis Byerly. John Nc
Clure is named as the carrier for
Route No. 4, with ID. B. Mcclure as
substitute.
The salary of the carriers includes
horse hire and daily trips must be
made over the routes, Sundays except
ed. The government requires that
covered boxes of sheet iron or steel
must be erected by persons desiring
rural free delivery service. The dl-
mensions and specifications of the boxes
are given in an order, which Post
master Harder received several weeks
ago from Washington. Each box must
be erected so that the carrier can
easily obtain access to it without dis
mounting from his vehicle. These reg
uIations are being observed by those
residing Oh the routes who have al
ready put up boxes. Many more Will
be erected during this month so that
the patrons will be ready to receive
their mail when the service starts.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Samuel Mettler Starts Home.

Samuel Metler, whose long drive
to this city from the western part OF
Ohio was described in these columns
last June, has started on his journey
homeward. Mr.. Metler is an elderly
gentleman, who was born and spent
his entire life in Ohio. His parents
emigrated from this section in early
life and the object of Mr.. Metler's Wis
it was to form acquaintance with his
relatives here.
He spent a couple of months very
pleasantly with his Pennsylvania rela-
tions, sojourning portion of the time
at the home of Mrs. Enoch Cook, this
city, who is first cousin.
Mr. Metler's journey home will COW
er distance of nearly seven hundred
miles. The horse and open buggy
that brought him east will be used i'll
making the return tip. Coming east
his average rate of travel was a lit
tie over twenty miles per day so that
il will be readily seen that his jour
ney home must occupy over a month.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
LIST OF VOTERS
IN THIS COUNTY

The assessors of the election dis.
trIcts throughout the county have re-.
turned their registry books to the
County Commissioners, containing the
lists of voters qualified to cast ballots
at the fall election. The total num-
Der OF voters in MOntour county i
BIB, and in the four wards of Dan
Vile there are 2O2G voters. The Third
ward, this city, has 572, which is the
largest registration, and the lowest is
Mayberry township which has So.
The assessors sat at the polls two
days, Tuesday and Wednesday. for the
purpose OF registering the new voters
and those who were omitted when the
original lists were made up. After
adding the new names, with reasons
Tor their being put III at this time and
the previous residence of new voters.
the assessors made their returns TO the
County Commissioners.
The following is the registration in
each district of the county: Danville.
First ward, 5j4; Danville, Second,
ward, 421; Danyille, Third ward. 572;
Danville, Fourth ward, 413: Mahon.
ing township, 378; Liberty township,
256; Anthony township, 241; Derry
township, 100; Valley township, l8O;
Limestone township, 154; West Hem
lock township, 90; Cooper township,
10; Washingtonville borough, 81 May
berry township, So, total, 37I3.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Foot Ball Next Month.

With October will come the foot ball
season, which lasts until ThanksGiv-
ing. While the time devoted to this
sport is not so lengthy as that devoted
to base ball, yet there is plenty of en-
thnsiasm at all the contests to make
the games full of interest Danville
will have a good team, composed or
the boys of the High School. Candi-
dates are now practicing and the make
up of the eleven will be decided upon
in few days.
Games are already being scheduled
as far ahead as November The Sha-
mokin High School team Is the first
to get up a schedule, III which Dan
Vile has two games On November
/, ,Danville will play at Shamokin and
OH the following Saturday, November
s, Shamokin will be here Other
games will be scheduled within the
next few weeks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Frazier Homestead Re-Purchased.

The old Frazier homestead situated
about mile south of Washingtonville
which for some years past has been
owned by Martin Kelly, Friday pas
sed into the possession of Daniel
Frazier of this city. The place with
its level and fertile fields, its fine
fences and buildings never fails to at.
tract the attention of the passer-by.
1t was formerly owned by Daniel
Frazier, father of the late James o.
Frazier and grandfather of the new
owner. The latter for several years
past has been desirous of gaining
possession of the farm so as to bring
it back into the Frazier family. The
price paid has not been made public,
but it is said to exceed $12, 900.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
We're Married at Berwick,

Thomas j. Trainor and Miss Mary
Il. Hendricks of this city, were mar
ried yesterday afternoon, at 3 O'Clock,
the ceremony being performed at the
brides home by Rev. NJ. NJ. Allbeck,
pastor of the Holy Trinity Evan
gelical Lutheran church, Berwick.
Following the ceremony a we'd
ding supper was served at the home
of the brides parents, after which
Mr.. and Mrs Trainor left for Boon
ton, n J. The groom is employ
ed at the Reading Iron Works
and the bride is a daughter of Horace
Hendricks, formerly resident of Val
ley township, this county. Both have
many friends who wish them many
years of happy welded life. The we'd
ding was attended by a. NJ. Hen
bricks, a brother of the bride, and DR..
and Mrs. S. Y. Thompson, of this
city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
The following bills were approved
To Attend State Convention.

The Continental Hose Company, at
It's September meeting, decided to at
tend the annual state convention of
firemen, which will be held next
month at Bradford Thomas j. Train
or was chosen delegate OF the COM
pany in the convention. There will
be "A number of firemen from the other
companies at Bradford, so that the
Danville department will be we'll re-
presented. George Freeze will be the
Friendship delegate, while Chief
James Freeze will be the official rep
resentative of the department.
The Continental company also made
its nominations at the meeting and
the annual election will be held in
October. Thomas j. Trainor is the
nominee for Chief Engineer of the de-
partmcnt.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
REVOLVING CHAIRS
WILL Be INSTALLED

When the members of the schooi
hoard filed into the directors room
Monday they were hardly able to rec
oguize their former quarters and 1t
was with an exclamation of surprise
that they took i'll all the recent repairs.
Not only was all the furniture re-
arranged, but the unsightly globe
stove was removed, as the apartment
will henccforth be heated from the
cellar. The coarse and ragged mating
which so long had greeted the eye
was removed and the floor covered
with linoleum representing thing. The
walls and ceiling are calclmlned,
terra Gotta color being selected. Inc
woodwork is repainted and the fur
niture vanished. At the south OF the
room a platform has been raised for
the president on which stand bran
new table and high backed chair.
To the right of the president Is the
secretary's desk and to the left table
for newspaper men, each place being
movided with a comfortable arm
chair. Appearance of things are fur
ther enhanced by four graceful hat
racks. two of which stand Oh each
side of the room.
DR.. Barber climbed up into his
elevated perch and called the board
to order Several members expressed
themselves as delighted with the I'M
provements. Mr.. Keefer demurred; he
said every thing was all right with
the exceptions of the chairs. For his
part he thought that nothing would
be so nice as a revolving chair. Mr..
Fischer agreed with him and soon the
idea became popular. Chairs are
needed anyhow, it was explained, III
the class rooms, where under the in
creased attendance the seats are not
sufficient.
The chairs doing service i'll the dir
ectors' room, therefore, were ordered
up stairs and it was decided to pur-
chase dozen revolving chairs for the
board along with another dozen OF
palmer ones for the use of classes that
come into the directors room to recite.
The neat and orderly appearance of
things seemed to throw the board into
a discriminating and critical mood. 1t
found that a number of abuses has
crept into its conduct of affairs and the
session was given over to the
question of reforms. Several of the
members were accused of arrogating
unto themselves the right of deciding
on questions which properly belong to
the board, while others it was affirm
cd neglected their business. A good
many caustic remarks were fired back
wards and forwards but no action was
taken and the session was void of in
terest.
Tho fOlloNyiup hills were aDDrOVed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Base Ball for SATURDAY.,

Milton will meet the "Old Timers"
Saturday afternoon at Dewitt's Park
and the game promises to be good
one. The Danville club will be a
strong one and Teufel's tigers are COM
ing here to win.
The base ball season is nearing its
close, making it difficult for Manager
Mccoy to secure clubs to play. In
many towns the teams have already
disbandcd. Milton will probably play
its final game here. The "Old Tim
ers'' will hold over until October, as
two games are scheduled with the
Cuban Giants for the third week of
this month.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Struck by Falling Plank.

While Charles Guss, millwright at
the Shovel Works was working at a
machine yesterday morning he was
struck on the right side of the head
by plank which fell distance Of
twenty feet. He wore cap which
saved the scalp from injury, but he
became very sick from the effects of
the blow and had to be taken home in
a carriage. DR.. Wintersteen was in
attendance upon him until late last
night and did not leave his bedside
until assured that all danger was past.
Had the plank struck Guss edgewise
he would surely have been killed and
his escape from fatal injury was very
narrow.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
NEW HOSE WILL
Be RE,TESTED

| The borough council Friday night
held busy session lasting an hour
and half, which was occupied main.
| ly with matters relating to the fire de-
partment.
Chief Engineer James Freeze was
present and presented report as to
the tests made on the thousand feet
of hose just purchased. 1t was impos-
sible to proceed with the tests on
Tuesday night, the date selected, ow-
ing to repairs on foot at the water
works. Fearing that the hose might
| be needed the Chief engineer decided
| to proceed with the test on Wednes-
day night, although he could get but
80 pounds pressure, and the Fire COM
mittee was not present on the occas-
ion. The hose, he said, showed no
sigIs of weakness even though the
shutof nozzle was used
1t was the sense of Council that
the test was not sufficient. Mr.. KEN
mittee was not present, Mr.. Lloyd
declared that the pressure employed
was hardly circumstance and that
nothing less than 225 pounds would
prove the strength OF the hose. On
motion of Mr.. Montgomery it was or
dered that the hose be ro-tested, un-
der as high pressure as possible, the
fire engine to be employed. The fire
committee is to be present when the |
test is made.
Reports have reached the ears of [
Council that some of the fire compan-
les neglect to dry their hose and that
as consequence the latter soon be-
comes worthless. On motion of Mr.. |
Lloyd it was ordered that the Chief |
Engineer be instructed to visit each |
hose house personally within As hours
after fire to see whether as required |
by the rules the hose used have been
transferred from the carriage to the
tower
On motion it was decided that the
second quarterly appropriation along
with the third which is nearly due be
paid over to the different fire CON-
panies
On motion of Mr. Montgomery it
was ordered that the Water Commiss-
toner's be instructed to grant a week
vacation to each of the employees of
the Water Works, his pay to go on.
Hollow street, Center street and Lit
tie Ash street, were reported as bad.
ly washed and urgently in need of re-
pair. On motion each of the thorough
fares was referred to the Committee
OIL streets and bridges for investiga-
ton, it being authorized to order
such repairs as may be found neces-
Sary.
The following members were pres.
ent: George Sechler, Vastine, KEN
mer, Swank, Patton, Montgomery,
Gibson aud Lloyd.
The following bills were approved
for payment
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Purchased Morrison Farm.

Eugene Morrison, administrator of
the estate of Harmon Morrison, de-
ceased, yesterday offered at public sale
the farm Of the estate, in Mahoning
township, along the Philadelphia 81
Reading railroad and adjoining the
State Hospital and the farm of John
r. Bennett, containing ninety-two
acres. The property was purchased
by Frank r. jackson, of Berwick, the
consideration being $500. Edward
Savre Gcarhart is counsel for the ad-
ministrator and the sale was by q
special order of the Orphans Court
Of Montour county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Base Ball BY The ElkS,

We have had base ball games, and
the finish in the American League is
arousing frenzy of enthusiasm over
the chances of the Philadelphia Ath-
letics to win the pennant. But there
is a game coming that will eclipse all
diamond events. 1t will be the Kohl
moor of the season, the dazzling ray
supreme. And the mines that will make
the event so auspicious are from the
Shamokin and Danville lodges of
Elks. The game is to be played at
DeWitt's Park Oh the afternoon of
Friday, Sept. 10.
The Shamokin Elks have been
playing throughout the coal region all
summer and have won many games.
They have defeated the Pottsville Elks
and have return game scheduled
which they also expect to win. On
Friday evening after the game here,
the Shamokin members will be royal
ly entertained by the Danville lodge
and on Saturday, September 20, they
will be the guests of the Bloomsbury
lodge.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Wedding Invitations Issued.

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss katherine Elizabeth
Shannon, daughter of Joseph l.. Shan
non, of South Danvillc, and Walter
Ernest Boyer, of Philadelphia, son
of Reuben Boyer, of this city. The
ceremony will take place on Wednes-
day, September II, at noon, in st.
Peters NJ. L. church, South Danville,
and will be performed by the pastor,
Rev. Robert J. Allen,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Death Of Mrs. CLARA LYON.

James Scarlet, Esq, and wife left
on the 12:15 Pennsylvania train for
Philadelphia yesterday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Clara Lyon, which
will take place in that city today
The deceased is the widow Of NatlAn
Lyon aud with her husband was "a
former resident of this city. Previ-
iouS to 1915 Mr. Lyon conducted "a
meat market ON Mill street near She
company store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Attacked With Vertigo.

While attending the funeral of the
late George W. PETER Monday, Will
lam r. Purscl of Frosty Valley was
seized with an attack of vertigo, oc-
casioning a good deal of excitement.
He was standing with others in front
of the dwelling when he suddenly
seemed to lose consciousness and fell
oyer. He was carried to the rear of
the house where he soon recovered.
The sun. which was intensely hot
during the afternoon, is thought to
have superinduced the attack.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
An 0neration Performed,

DR.. Walter +. Drumheller returned
home last evening from Philad elphia.
He went to that city Tuesday with
James Mallen, Jr., who was suffering
with appendicitis. An operation was
performed ou Mr.. Mallen yesterday,
at St. Joseph's hospital, by three
surgeons, and it was found that his
case was very serious. The operation
was successful and the patient will
recover, but he is still very weak.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11

On Friday night Richard Wamp-
ham, a millwright at the Structural
Tubing Works, had his left hand
caught by a belt, crushing the first
and second fingers He was putting
the belt on a pulley when his hand
became fast and was carried round
the pulley before he could release it..
He was given surgical attention by
DIR. Wintersteen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Paid Fine and Costs.

w. H. Harkins, a stranger, was ar
raigned before Justice of the Peace
Oglesby yesterday morning charged
with drunkenness. He was taken into
custody by Chief Mincemoyer Tuesday
evening while taking o nap on Mill
street. A night in the lookup sober.
ed him considerably and he paid fine
and cost amounting to So. 30.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Slight Fire Caused by Wire.

An electric light wire caused slight
fire Tuesday eve at the top OF the en-
trance to the Globe Warehouse. 1t
was noticed in time to prevent 1t
from getting any headway and was eX-
tinguished by George Maiers, who at
tached the hose to the pave wash in
front of his residence, The wearing
off of the insulation was the cause of
the blaze, which did no damge.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Glass Fleets Officers.

The Freshman class of the Danville
High School met in Mrs. OOulter's re-
citation room, Monday and elected
the following officers for the year 4:
President, Badly Smith Vice Presi-
dent, George Jacobs. Jr. ; Secretary,
Miss Lena Ridgeway; Assistant Sec
retary, Miss Mary Hooley; Treasurer,
5. J. Welliyer, Jr.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Beginning of School Term.

The term of the public schools of
South Danville began Monday and
the attendance for the first day was
very good. Miss Mary Pfahler is again
teacher in the grammar grade and has
twenty -four pupils enrolled. In the
primary school there is new teach
er, Miss Blanche Lesher, the number
of scholars in her room being thirty
eight. The attendance will be larger
in few days as number of pupils
attend from the upper end of Gear
hart township.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Ankle Sprained by Fall,

Miss Gussie Doster spraincd her
left ankle Saturday morning while
walking on Mill street. Several bricks
were out of the pavement and she
stepped i'll the depression, causing her
to fall and twist the ankle She will
not be able to walk on the injured
foot for some time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11

Representatives Of the mine work
ers' union will be in this city ON Sat
urday, September 13, to collect funds
for the aid Of the striking miners and
their families.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11

A clipping social will be held in
the Sunday School room of the First
Baptist church Saturday evening. Ice
cream and cake will be sold An in
vitation is extended to all to attend.