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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Was Laid TO Rest.

On Saturday afternoon George w.
FOust was laid to rest in the Odd Eel
lows cemetery, the funeral being held
at his late home, on Cherry street, at
two O'Clock. The services were con
ductcd by Rev H. G. Harman, pastor
of St Paul's NJ f. church. The pail
bearers were Benton Brown, David
Lynn, Thomas Curry and f. p John
son.
Mr. Foust is survived by a wife,
two daughters and three sons: Mrs.
George Beagle, of Bloomsbury; Mrs.
Etfie Tabb of Colorado; ii. Barton
Foust, of Grovania; George w. Foust
and Russell II. Foust, of Danvillc.
Mrs. Tabb was unable to get here
from Colorado. The funeral was at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs George Beagle
and children, of Bloomsbury; Mr. and
Mrs. H. Barton FOust and children, of
Grovania; William Foust, Charles
Foust, Mr. and Mrs. Girton, of Buck
horn.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
PLENTY OF COAL
IN THE RIVER

The digging of coal from the river
Is an industry that will be profitable
to the person who gets a steam digger
TO do the work The capacity Of one
of these diggcrs is about thirty to
forty tons day and ut Sunbury there
are not less than a half dozen CON
stantly at work. They come up the
North Branch quite distance. One
man in Sunbury has two diggers and
ms daily output OF coal Is seventy
tons, the sale of which Is engaged by
industries IN GataWisSa and Berwick.
Some of this river coal is sent to
WllkcSharre, wher" IT IS used within
the shadow OF culm banks and break
ers that nave been IDLE since the
strike
The RIFLES at this city make the cur
rent 50 strong that no coal Is deposit
ed here. \ mile ahov" DanvllIc the
coal starts ana runs up Tor several
miles. Below the creek mouth, Tor
at least two miles, Is plenty more.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Paw Davs Present and Past,

Saturday last was general pay day
about town. 1t happened that in a
manner every industry paid its hands,
so that but little less than fifty thous-
and dollars went into circulation. The
amount of business transacted was
quite heavy. Mill street was throng.
ed until late hour Saturday night
and ut nearly every place of business
the counters were lined with custom
CrS
There was no disorder worth men
tioning. While the police were on
the alert no arrests were necessary.
The uniform good order which charac-
terizes our streets even on pay days
has been remarked upon before. 1t
reflects in a highly creditabIc way up
on the populace of the town
\ gentleman well informed on the
towns history last evening stated that
what is actually more money is now
paid out for labor in Danvillc than at
any time in its history He did not
dispute that III its palmiest days more
men were employed at higher rate
of wages, but a large proportion of
wages earned then were paid in store
orders and cash sometimes even on
pay day was a scarce article.
Speak of disorder, " he said, every
Saturday night, then, brought a fight
or two, that kept Mill street blocked
The police were not idle neither In
those days an officer had a different
element to deal with and hc simply
did the best NE could.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07

He started in again as soon as it was
daylight, ana notwithstanding the cold
he had both doors at the front when
Mrs Bowscr went out.
you see what you've done, don't
your she asked after survey Of the
scene.
Il don't believe I'm either nearsight-
ed or color blind" he replied.
"Well, you've got one door wrong
side up, to begin with"
"U-how"
look ut the panels and see. Then
you have been trying to hang one to
swing in and the other to swing out"
Il have, ch? That shows all you
know about it. I'm simply fitting the
screens so they will shut tight. III
have breakfast and then finish up in
about fifteen minutes"
When lac had got to work again, Mrs.
BOwser noticed that the doors didn't
meet in the center by an inch and each
was half an inch short Mt the bottom
He had also hung them with the wire
on the outside Just then ncighbor
came along and turned I'm to the steps
| After looking Mt the doors for half Il
minute in great astOnishment he que
| ried:
Something just from Paris, Bow
| serY
What do you mean"
"Why, you've got a new idea in
| screen doors. | suppose the space at
the bottom is for bugs, that ut the top
| for mosquitoes and the center for flies.
| | see you have left the frames exposed.
| They will make capital roOsting places
| for horse flies and pinchbugs. Did you
do this jOb?"
yves"
who couldn't beat it I'd make her go
barefoot all summer"
Il didn't make these doors for your
house, sirr'
Thank heaven for that. Bowser,
| you're n brick-a soft brick. I'll come
up this evening with a band and sere-
made these doors"
When the neighbor had gone, Mrs.
| BOwser suddenly felt the back of the
| house lift up. 1t was Mr.. Bowser pull
| ing those screen doors off. He couldn't
even wait to take the screws out of
the hinges. They came off in detach-
ments, and the pieces were flung into
| the back yard. When he had finished,
| he came In and said:
Mrs. Bowser, | want to have a talk
! with you-a very serious talk"
But didn't I tell you how it would
be?"
Never! You encouraged me to 20
ahead, and to please a whim of yours
I've lost ten hours time, pounded my,
self all over, spent Sc in cash and been
made butt of ridicule! Mrs. Bowser
this is the limit, the fnis, the end
| Make out list of what furniture you
want and let us agree on the aimonyp
NJ. QUAD.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Fire loss Slight at bic Mill.

The siXtccn-inch mill OF the Reading
Iron-Works, which so nearly fell a
prey to fire, Thursday night, Fri
day morning along with the other de
partmcnts of the plant was able to re
sumo work nearly as though nothing
out of the ordinary had occurred.
Considering the grave aspect present
ed when the fire was at its height the
damage when dawn appeared was
found to be very slight, being limited
to burning away Of the gables and q
small portion of the roof and vcntila-
tors of the two buildings that make up
the lG-inch mill. None of the mach
incry or any part Of the equipment
was injured
Superintendent David Thomas ycster
day stated that it is the consensus of
opinion among those employed in the
mill that the fire originated from &
fash from the rolls the burning part
icles alighting overhead at the valley
or low portion of the roof between the
two divisions of the mill 1t is bclicv-
ed that the fire gained some Roadway
before discovered, burning through the
boards and spreading out over the roof
on the outside. From the point whore
the fire was viewed when discovered
it had the appearance Of being between
No. and No. S heating furnaces,
which gave rise to the theory that it
was caused by an overhoatcd stack
The works are well equipped with
fire fighting appliances. There are
four fire plugs in the mill III addition
to two on the outside Supcrintcnd-
ents Thomas and Williams both com
mcudcd the employees for their prompt
and efficient work in combating the
flames Attaching the hose TO the
plugs was only the work of a minute
or so and the fire was assailcd from
four different points The several
streams i'm the mill were kept into
constant play until the fire was Cotton
under control The efforts of the city
fircmen, which were attended with
such good results, also come i'm for
their share of praise.
The loss is estimated at about sl200
The works are insured As to the re-
pairs, therefore, rendered necessary
by the fire nothing can 10 determined
until the insurance companies take ac-
tiOu
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
SPRINGFIELD
WAS VICTORIOUS

The Springfield base ball club, from
Shamokin, won the game Saturday
afternoon with the "Old Timers, at
DcWitt's Park There were few feat
ures to make the contest interesting
and the visitors made their victory
sure by batting out four runs in the
fifth inning. Danvillc took squirt in
the sixth, scoring both its runs
Both teams changed pitchers in the
sixth inning, Renncr taking the place
of Donnelly, and Quinn succeeding
Skoskic. While running to first base
Skosbie colldcd with the bascmm
and was hurt in the side, ncccssitat-
ing his retirement from the game.
Springfield had eight hits, while the
home team got six, but there was only
one two-hagger, which was hit out
by Weltcr. The following is the score
in detail
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Pleasant Evening Party.

Miss Ray Dreifuss, Mill street, gave
a party Tuesday night in honor Of hcI
guest, Miss Bessie Drcifuss, Of PhiIa-
delphia. The lawn was decorated with
japanese lautcrns,an the guests spent
an enjoyable evening An elegant
supper was served. Those i'm the party
were Misses EvcIina Roscuthal, aud
May Fischman, of Baltimore, Misses
Mary Wetzel, Martha Christian, Mabel
Gearhart Myrtle Sidler, Gertrude
Myers, Sara Christian and Edith Kram-
er of this city; Nessrs. Albert Cohen,
Emanuel Cohen and Max Cohen, Of
New York ;Isadore Cohen, George Alex.
auder, Joseph Giddings, Bloomsbury
George Clark, Alfred Sccman, William
Hunt Albert Dreifues, Arthur He'd
dens, Harry Walker Bert Mcclure,
Rev Adolph Mayer and Mrs Eli
Rosenthal Of this city
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
A Romance of the Rail.

The course of true love runs smooth
~ on the Road of Anthracite' the
Lackawauna Railroad, and is set forth
in booklet entitled "A Romance of
the Rail-. 1t includes the entire set
of cards which the road has been put
ting out this season, telling a story
that bellies the old saying about the
course of love. a wedding feast is
served in the dining car before the
lovers leave the train The booklet
viii br sent free to anyone who will
send two cents in stamps to T W
Lee, Gcnoral Passenger Agent, No. 2G
Exchange Place, New York City.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
HERE'S A GOOD THING
Something Yon can Readily Believe as its
DanVille Evidence.

Something Yon can Readily Believe as its
DanVille Evidence.
Grant Atcm Of No Alb Church street,
DanviIlc. Pa, says u have suffered a
great deal from rheumatic neuralgia af.
fecting my who,e nervous system and
seeing DR. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills
recommended. got box at Gosh 5
Drug store and tried them. They
proved a splendid remedy giving me
prompt relief in every way. rested
better and do not suffer from those con
tinuous headaches and feel strongcrand
better aud have more vitality than be.
fore cannot speak to highly Of them. "
DR.. A. w Chascs Nerve Pills are
sold at soc. box at dealers or DR.. A.
w Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo N. Y.
See that portrait and signature of A.
w. Chase. NJ. d. are ON every pack
age
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Tie Snanner that rot Away.

There is an old fishing song which
touchingly sets forth that " the biggest
fish ever caught is the fish that got
away BY the same token did the
biggest turtle Richard MOrrall ever
captured escape from his custody
while being brought to Danville. Said
turtle was TO be converted into real
turtle soup by Colonel Johnny Meyer
of the st Elmo Hotel.
Colonel Morrall who is the genial
landlord of the lola Hotel, lola, came
to Danvillc Sunday and drew up at
the St. Elmo Said he to Col Meyer
johnny, | have fine present for
you right in my carriage. 1t is big
snapper and he weighs thirteen
pounds" And Col Meyer, in an
ticipatlon, summoned his whole house
hold to sec the wonderful turtle But
when the flour sack in which it had
been placed was pulled from the car
riagc a big hole told the story of the
escape.
When Colonel Jack Mccall, of the
Hotel Oliver, heard Of the presentation
that was not he consolcd Col. Meyer
by stating that Col. Morrall never had
a turtle, had not seen one in five years
and would not know one if he fell
over IT, However, Col Moral has
the testimony of people to whom he
showed the turtle while ON his way
here from lola that he did have it and
that it did weigh thirteen pounds
Col. Mccall says the thirteen is what
quccred the affair. Col. Meyer and
Col. Morrall are now asking them
selves this question: Where is the
turtle?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Musical Language.

"WossatchoOgOt"
"AfnOonkicker. LassGition."
"Lemmeseeut"
"Taykut. Nuthninnut."
"H'm. PaypseZZrain."
"Yeh OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CanchOo|
"Naw. HOwW
"BoneZake."
"Squeerp Tribune.
"No Interference"
Ahere is one thing anarchists will not
consent to, one thing they rebel against
(at least in thought, and sometimes in
acO, and that is anybody's assumption
to rule another, whether it be car,
king, nobility or n democrat majority,
says William NJ. Salter in The Atlantic.
They are disagreed about many things.
There are indiyidualist anarchists and
socialist (Or communisD anarchists, be-
lievers in private property and believ-
ers In common property, but all alike
believe in self rule, and they are as much
opposed to democratic state socialism
as to state socialism of any kind. They
believe that power intoXicates the best
of men and are not willing to allow ii
in any form. NO master, high or low"
they say, after William Morris. Let
life shape itself" mind your own bust
ness" mo Interference such is their
demand
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Committee Returns Thanks.

The general committee of the Dan
Vile lodges of the |. O. Q. f. unan
imously adopted the following resolu-
tion in reference to the annual picnic
of odd Fellows, which was held on
July so, at DeWitt's Park:
Rcsolved-Tha we extend, through
the medium of the press, vote OF
thanks to the First Ward Juniors and
Washingtonville base ball clubs, the
young ladies and gentlemen who par.
ticipated i'll the May pole dances, the
ladies who so kindly assisted at the
different stands, the persons who took
part III the shooting match and other
contests, the merchants, BARRIERS and
industries that so kindly closed their
places of business, and the public in
general whose presence made the affair
such decided success. And to the
Morning News, especially, for the
liberal use of its columns
COMMITTEE.
II. Il. Richardson, Secretary and
Treasurer Frank Lee Miles, Chair
man.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
ManK CHESTS al PARTY.

\ surprise party was given Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles W. Cook, near Kasevillc, in
honor Of the eighteenth birthday OF
their daughter, Irene. An elegant
collation. was served and Miss Cook
was the recipient of many handsome
presents. There were fifty guests pre-
sent, among them being the follow
ing Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marshall,
Frank BlOhn, Miss Irene Cook, of
DanviIlc; Miss Agnes Mcttlcr, of Riv
crsidc; Miss Elizabeth Maust, of
Swcmoda; Misses Florence Wilson,
Rachel Churm, Elizabeth Flick, Name
Hughes, Minnie Roberts, Nora Lee,
Carrie Blohn, Elizabeth Bowers,
Blanche Wilson, Pearl Constantine,
Rcbccca Hawkins, Grace Dichl, Name
Mari, Margaret Getting, Winifred
Flick, Sadie Mari, Bessie Wilson,
Margaret Cook, Minnie Cook, Cert
rude Blue, May Phillips, Elizabeth
Phillips, Mcssrs. George Harp Frank
Kasc, Hurley Lee, William Roberts,
William Stctlcr, Samuel Wintcrstcen,
Frank Mari, James Churm, Walter
Wilson, Raymond Purscl, Charles
Miller, Ira Churm and Harry Mari, of
Frosty Valley.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
THE DISUSED
CEMETERY

The article printed III these columns
last week relating to the ovcrgrown
and neglected condition of the disuscd
cemetery on Bloom street has called
forth an explanation from the trustees
of the Grove Presbyterian church, III
whose hands as matters now stand the
old burial ground solely rests.
There is not one in the congregation
who would for a moment minimize the
old cemetery as an eycsOrc and an an
noyancc They would merely have the
public know that they are fully alive
to the worst features of the situation
and what obstacles, apparently unsur-
mountablc, they have encountered in
their efforts to abate the nuisance.
\ representative of this paper Mon
day was made acquainted with some
facts which are here made public for
the first time. 1t Is well known that
one of the measures adopted for alb
Olishing the cemetery consisted of re-
great deal was expected of this step yet
nothing ever came of it. The court
took the view that although it might
be offensive and an annoyance in one
sense, yet it does not constitute pub
lie nuisance such as comes in under
the law. Baffled in this step it is not
strange that further effort has been
abandoned to have the cemetery con
dcmned. If there is any practicable
way by which this may be accomplish
ed those interested in the cemetery s
removal will gladly accept advice.
Sometime prior to reporting the
cemetery rs a nuisance the COngrega-
tiOn took step toward its removal
which it was thought must insure sue
cess. The plan was to obtain Il list of
to communication with surviving rel
atives to see whether they would agree
to the removal of their dead and the
abolishmcnt of the cemetery. \ good
deal of time had been spent and a
large number of names obtained when
an oh.taoIo was nncorn+orod nrnich
,ros it'll droorod Of ond rhicb nro-
so,tod tho nrohIou !, = roy nhoso
Anon, tI,o.o OHIO o,.u lots - +ho
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ohari.h +ho or,hi+ior &c bairo brriod
:, .l,a' LA aa,,,a+an,,
Thov nrov.d npyioIdino in +bo faco
of oro,,n,o,+. +hov nrrohosod tho lots
r,,,,. ,,,,1 +t,a,. ;,,,i.+od +Lo+ +ho
,Iat. ano - tl,oin o,,n disoosol Eooh
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
AMBITIOUS BOWSER.
IN A FIT OF INDUSTRY AND ECONOMY
HE MAKES SCREEN DOORS.

His Wife strongly Opposes His
Plans, but lie Proudly Declares His
Ability 10 Perform Such "a simple
Task and Goes at 1t with "a VIII.
Copyright, 1902, by c. B. LewIs.l
An n hour or so before Mr.. BOwser
H came home from the Office n
II VI wagon left some light lumber
at the basement door, and
when he arrived and was questioned
is to it's use he replied:
"It occurred to me today that as l
have plenty Of time on my hands these
long evenings | would make and fit
some screen doors for next summer
The lumber is for the framework of the
DOORS"
but you are not going to try to make
them yourself" protested Mrs. Bowser
"There won't be any trying about It.
l shall proceed to make and hang
them"
"Tm afraid you can't do It, It's a
nice piece of joiner work to make a
screen door, especially one for the front
Of the house."
81 am well aware of that" he said
as he stroked his chin in a complacent
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
SATURDAYS Market,

The market Saturday was very large,
occupying all the allotted space.
Prices remained about the same as
when last reported with the exception
of sweet corn which fell from - cents
per dozen ears to 10 cents per dozen.
There were two large wagon loads in
market and the rival vendors took to
cutting prices As result many persons
INDUCED il sweet corn who otherwise
might have been prompted to wait un-
til q week or so later.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
ALI, WE'RE SAVED.

For years | suffered such untold mis-
cry from Bronchitis, writes j. II.
Johnston of Broughton Ga, that Of
ten | was unable to work Then, when
everything else failed, | was wholly
cured by DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption My wife suffered intense
" from Asthma, till it cured her, and
all our experience goes to show it is the
best Group medicine in the world A
trial will convince you it 9 unrivaled for
Throat and Lung diseases. Guaranteed
bottles soc and Sl.00. Trial bottles free
at Paules d Co.'S drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
SPRINGFIELD
Danvillc
Springfield

Two base hit, Wcltcr. Double play,
Ross, Yerrick and Hoffman. Struck
out, by Donnelly /, by Renncr ,, by
Skoskie /, by Quinn J. Base on balls,
off Donnclly of Renncr l off Skoskic
/, off Quinn ,. Wild pitch, Rcnner.
Hit by pitcher, Childs. Stolen bases,
Gosh, Hoffman, Claybcrgcr ,. Sacri-
fee hits, Donnelly, Skoskic, Wcltcr.
Left ON bases, DanvilIe ,, Springfield
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
The GreRt VnIuc of Saving Time

Thrift of time is as necessary as
thrift of money, and he who knows
how to save time has learned the Sc
cret of accumulating educational op-
portunity. Men who regard it as sin
full to waste money waste time with
a prodigars lavishncSs because they
do not understand the value Of short
periods of time. Society is full OF peo-
pie who might enrich themselves a
hundrcdfold and make their lives i'm
mcnscly more interesting if they learn
ed this commonplace truth.-Ladies'
Home Journal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Look Pleasant, Please.

Photographer &C. Harlan, of Eaton,
O., can do SO now, though for years he
couldn t, because he suffered untold
agony from the worst form of indiges-
tion. All physicians aud medicines
failed TO help him till ne tried Electric
Bitters, which worked wonders for him
that he declares they are a godsend TO
sufferers from dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. Unrivaled for diseases of the
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, they build
up and give new life to the whole sys-
tenn Try them. only 5Oc Guaranteed
bv Paules q Co druggists
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Ihese Bees Are VerV RnSN

Eli Hoover, of South Danyillc, has
n hive of bees that are very busy and
are establishing IA record in honey
making Since spring the colony has
made eighty-four pounds of surplus
honey and is still hard at work stor-
ing up more.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Make Some One HnpDy

Charles Kingsley thus counsclcd a
friend: MAKE it a rule and pray to
God to help you to keep it never, If pos
sible, to lie down at night without be-
Ing able to say, 4 have made one hu-
man being at least little wiser. lit
tie happier or little better this day
You will find it easier than You think
and DIeaSautCr"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
August Making Warm Start.

August is starting rather warmly
and Will no doubt hold to its record
as the hottest month Yesterday the
thermometer registered 81 degrees at
noon and the same at six O'Clock
Then a brisk shower dispelIed the
heat and sent the mercury down to 7G
do .rr,.s
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07
Unanimously Chosen Managar

William II. DcLuug, of Blue Springs
Farm, has been unanimously chosen
manager of the WashinEtonvjIlo base
ball club. All communications i'm re-
ference to dates and other matters per
tanning to the CLUB should he address
3d to him mt WashingrOuville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-07

From weather point of view
August 50 far is an improvement on
July
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-09-24
Bargains in
Ranch Property
For Sale

A ranch of 40 acres in Washoe Val
ley, $50 under cultivation, til Der land
containing 1900 cords of wood includ-
ed in the tract, nearly 1000 fruit trees
most of them bearing, AMI ali Of the
fruit marketable. One acre of straw
berries, currants, and other small
fruits. Good house of six rooms, ex-
cellent barn and granary with corral.
One of the best water rights and plcn
ty of water for all purposes.
This excellent property Is situated
ten miles from this city on 4 wei. kept
county road, one mile from the rail
road depot. Every thing in cvnnec
ton with the property is in first class
condition. The farm has always been
a paying property, while the grain
crop has always been the lea West in
that part of Washoe Valley. The tax
es are the lowest in the Safe. which
| renders the profits heavier. This is
an excellent bargain for any one look
ing for a farm that is ready for occu
pancy. Price is $4,000, pat cash ant
balance on easy pa5men-s at low in
terest. Enquire at this office. Rea
son for selling poor heath.