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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
OLD WELLS THAT
ARE ABANDORED

The abandoned we'll at the rear of
West Mahoning street so unexpectedly
brought to view by cave-in yesterday
has aroused quite an interest in the
subject of old wells. Elderly people
inclined to be at all reminiscent talk
most entertainingly on these primitive
sources of the towns water supply.
Previous to the establishment of the
water works, early in the '70's, wells
and springs about town were relied
upon solely for water. Pumps were
seen on every side, not unfrequently
on the pavement within easy reach of
two or more families who had dubbed
together and dug the we'll.
A few of the old wells famous for
good water still exist and are liberal
ly patronized. One is ON the pavement
at the Johnston homestead Oh East
Market street; another on Ferry street
in front of F. P. Johnson's dwelling.
Several others, no longer in use, are
recalled-one under the pavement on
East Market street along side of the
MontOur House ;one on Market Square :;
another nearly i'll front of the Brown
Building and another under the pave
ment near Lyons meat market on Mill
street.
Few of the wells abandoned were
avar 1lIo5 mn Tboeo ~, +Lo c;lo,,,l-o
mostly were covered with huge flag
stone, which became part of the pave
ment. Very few of the old timers
even are able to exactly locate the alb
andoned wells while of the thousands
who come and go upon our streets only
a handful for moment dream that
they may be standing over a gloomy
pit with only flag stone to support
their weight
Unfortunately the flag stone, which
is safe enough, was not always en-
ployed i'll covering the old wells as
was demonstrated by the cave-in, Tues
day. A gentleman, who evidently un-
derstood what he was talking about
yesterday remarked that there are no
doubt a score of wells about town con-
cealed beneath few feet of ground,
that are covered only by planks, which
may be expected at any time to give
way. Even where durable covering
was employed the walls of the wells
are likely at any time to cave in.
Many persons insist that the borough
was lame i'll not requiring the old
wells to be filled up as they passed
out of use.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
MONTOUR GETS
RURAL DELIVERY

Rural free delivery taking in foul
routes petitioned for in this county
and favorably reported on by Special
| Agent Frank l. Taylor April last, has
been granted by the post office depart
ment and will be il augurated this
fall.
Information to this effect was receiv-
ed Thursday from the First Assistant
Post Master General by Lloyd Bomboy
of West Hemlock township. The
letter stated that authority has been
issued directing the Inauguration OF
routes, Nos. /, ,, 3 and 4, from Dan
Vile on October lst next.
The four routes III a general way
-,r-- l.. sl.> roliow wing to'~itorias:
Route No. leads in a northwest
direction from Danville to Mausdale,
to Burgers Corner, Mooresburg road,
to Oak Grove, to Billmeyer's Mill, to
Davis's Corner and David Davis's.
Route No. follows the Washington
Vile road to Carr's Corner, thence to
G.. Dietrich's, to Peter Byer's and
north to II. Cooper's to Auten's school
house, returning by Hendrickson S
church.
Route No. 3 leaves the Washington
Vile road at the Forks, taking in
Kaseville, G. f. Styer's, G.. Ervin's
and Moore's corner at Swenoda, Cross
ley's Corner, Sleeps school house,
Shultz's Blacksmith shop, Vincent
Shultz's, John Benfield's, Eli Apple
mans and Blues school house.
Route No. follows Bloom road to
Hagenbuch's corner, thence north to
ID. Pursell's and M. A. Girton s, south
west to Edward Whites and north to
Kaseville, east to Moore's school house,
north to Everet's corner, northwest to
Hiram Sandels and George b. Kase's
and west, to Elmer Sidler's.
Mr. Bomboy worked very hard to
secure rural free delivery for this
county and as is natural along with
others interested he is very much
elated over the news of the early in
auguration of the four routes petition
ed for
The carriers have not as yet been
appointed. There are six applicants
for the positions, who We're examined
by Special Agent Taylor during his
visit in April. Each of the routes,
which average 81 miles, must be
covered daily in all kinds of weather.
The carrier must find his own horse
and wagon. The salary is $500 per
annum.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Preparing For Encampment.

At the meeting of Goodrich Post,
No. %, G. A. R., held Monday eve
Commander Heddens appointed Samuel
Morrall and Joseph Shannon COM
mittee to rent the grounds for the ann
ual encampment, which will be held
at DeWitt's Park. At the meeting
next Monday evening the other COM
mittees will be named and the work
of preparing for the camp will be ac-
lively started.
The opening date will be probably
Friday, August Sand the encampment
will last week. The veterans are
arranging an interesting program and
will have an enjoyable time. They
expect large crowds and there is nc
doubt that there will be many visitors
to the tented homes of the Grand
Army under the greenwood OF De
Wits Park.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
PLAYED FOR
OUTING FUND

The poor children of Philadelphia
will be benefited by the interest tax
ing i'll the outing fund by the boys of
Danville. The First Ward Juniors,
who are alert in their Efforts and ac-
tive in their interests, decided to play
a game Of ball, the proceeds of which
would go to the fund providing for a
summer outing for the poor children
OF the city of Philadelphia The Third
Ward Continentals were chosen as op-
ponents, and there was considerable
hustling in selling the tickets.
With an admission fee fixed at the
nominal sum Of ten cents the boys
found many supporters of their work
for this deserved object. The sum of
$50 was realized, which will be inn
mediately sent to Philadelphia. The
game was we'll worth the money and
was remarkable for the interest shown
by the youthful players, as we'll as
for the large attendance.
1llb Setlilt VI JolSC Dull ltSlGIudN
afternoon between the First Ward
Juniors and the Third Ward Contin-
entails, which was played on the lawn
of J. B. McCoy's residence, West
Market street, was full of humor and
earnestness.
The features were so numerous that
the base ball experts We're astonished.
S. A. Mccoy, of the "Old Timers"
was on hand sizing up the material,
but said the startling plays developed
were so many that he was unable to
decide upon the stars. 1t was a game
of individuality in which every mem
| ber of both teams did his best.
The audience numbered several
hundred and occupied comfortable
seats on the terrace and rear veranda
The applause was frequent because the
playing abounded in brilliancy.
There was hearty spirit shown by
all the boys that made the contest de-
cidedly interesting. Kicking was at
minimum, although there was plenty of
noise. All the players and all the
"rooters" commented on the various
plays, much to the edifcation of the
audience. Bumper Payne, who
coached for the Third Warders, proved
wonder and in days to come he will
rival -.Arlie Latham Another favorite
was Junior Rusty" Ross, of the
First Warders, who looked wise and
stole numerous bases.
Saul Mccoy captained the First
Warders to the best advantage, but the
Third Warders had their batting
clothes on and won by scoring twenty
runs, while the First Warders got
twelve This was the first in four
games to be captured by the Third
Warders, and they were congratulated
on their victory by the plucky Juniors.
The whole game is fully explained in
the following detail:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
River Road Still Closed.

Whether the old river road is event
ually to be vacated or not, the public,
it seems, are destined to have no use
of it the present summer. 1t is still
closed to travel pending a final disposi-
tion of the matter by the court. There
are many who would like to use the
old road, but are unable to do so.
These persons say the road is indis-
pensable and protest very vigorously
against vacating it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Trackmen Held a Meeting.

The first regular meeting of Blooms
burg Division, Brotherhood of Rail
way Trackmen, was held Sunday
afternoon in Bloomsbury and was at
tended by d. L. * w. trackmen be-
tween Northumberland and Nanticoke
The newly elected officers were in
stalled and considerable business was
transacted. J. H Frees of this city,
is president of the division, and David
Dyer, also of Danville, is the secretary
The d. L. q w. trackmen We're
members of the division at Catawissa,
but recently organized this Blooms
burg division, which is composed of
Lackawanna men. The membership
is already large and it promises to be
one of the best divisions III the broth
erhoOd.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
NAV Lose the Crop,

Horace Slider of Valley township,
informs us that he has 26 acres Of
wheat, representing some 500 bushels,
cut and i'll the shock. 1t was cut near
ly two weeks ago, since when the rains
have been almost incessant, keeping the
grain too wet to be hauled in the barn.
Mr.. Slider says that unless more favor
able weather follows he will lose the
whole crop Several other farmers of
our county were caught in about the
same way. On the farm of DR.. @.
Shultz, Valley township, IS acres of
grain are i'll the shock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
WATER DEPARTMENT.
Made a Great Hit.

Ross Millhouse, formerly of this
city, made a great hit at Dewitt 5
Park. Ithaca, N. Y, last week i'll a
concert given by the Ithaca Band.
The Ithaca Daily News, i'll its account
of the concert, says" Ross Millhouse,
the cornetist, played most pleasing
solo. He produces an unusually pure
tone and his execution is very good.
He played 1.-The Dodens", composed
by himself. The piece is polka anC
is dedicated to Mrs Millhouse. 1t il
exceedingly pretty and should become
very popular" Mrs. Millhouse is {
daughter OF County Commissioner
George W. Miles, of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Firemen Drilling Their Horse

The Friendship Fire Company for
the benefit of their men as well as the
horse hereafter to be used are iudulg-
ing in a short practice with their hose
wagon now nearly every evening. The
run, which is generally less than a
mile, is not intended so much to de-
vclop speed en- route as to afford the
necessary practice in hitching up and
making the start.
The horse already shows fair con-
ceptiOn of what is required of him and
is brought to the right position under
the shafts, to which the harness is at
tached, with little or no difficulty
Hitching up is the work of only few
seconds, all that is required being to
snap a fastening securing the belly
band and another closing the collar,
TO which the names are attached.
The hose carriage was weighed last
evening 1t contained 800 feet of hose
in addition to two men who were rid
ing Thus equipped it was found to
tip the scales at 2l45 pounds. When
running to fire four men will ride,
while accouterments of different sorts
may be loaded on which will run the
weight up to probably 1000 pounds.
Thus it will be seen that one horse
will have nearly all that he can do
and the shorter the run the better it
will be.
The Friendship Fire Company is
entitled to great credit for this stroke
of enterprise. The horse, trained to his
work, aloug with the improved equip
ment necessary, increases the general
efficacy of the company very much
and the effect of their work hereafter
will no doubt contribute largely to
keep down the loss by fire.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Odd Fellows Will Play Ball.

1.-Two games of base ball have been
arranged for the Odd Fellows picnic,
at DeWitt's Park ON July 30. The
one will be between the First Ward
Juniors and what is known as a "con-
demned" nine of Odd Fellows, who
will wear high silk hats and white
gloves. These players will be: David
Gibson, catcher; @. f. Mincemoyer,
pitcher; Samuel H. Morrall, short
stop; Edward Lovett, first base; Ezra
Haas, second base; l.. w. Snyder,
third base; Henry Trumbower, centre
field; John Snyder, right field; Joseph
Snyder, left field; Benton Brown and
Joseph Keely, substitutes.
The other club will play a team
from Washingtonville and the contest
will be a close one. The Odd Fellows
will lineup as follows: Harry Gerst,
catcher; Frank Klase, pitcher Willard
Mottern, shortstop; ID. Gibson, first
base Frank Varrence, second base
A. Lawrence, third base Oscar Reilly,
right field; Charles Gerst, centre field
Daniel Blizzard, left field.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Three Hobos Taken Into Custody

Shortly before ~ O'Clock last night
DR. Wintersteen, who had retired, was
aroused by some one hammering upon
the rear door of his residence, East
Market street. 1t proved to be tramp
who was quite insolent and loath tC
depart. A few minutes later an in.
dividual named Michael Mcclure of
Wilkesbarre, who confessed that he
was begging, was arrested near DIR.
Wintersteen residence by Officer
Voris and placed III the lookup. just
before this arrest two other hobos were
picked up by Officer Voris.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Gave False Information.

On Saturday III. O. Shatfer was ar
rested at Williams2ort on a charge of
giving false information to the Will
Transport Sun, the prosecutor Icing
James w. Sweely, publisher of The
Sun. He brought marriage notice to
the newspaper office as joke. Mr..
Sweely had no desire to be hard on the
defendant so he got off with the pay
ment of the costs The reason foI
bringing the action was to make an
example of Shaffer to prevent Others
from giving false information to the
newspapers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Fifty Men are of Duty.

Fifty men are off duty at the Struct-
ural Tubing Works owing to break
down in the rolling department. On
Tuesday it was discovered that the
main pedestal of the engine was brok
en-, which necessitated an immediate
shut down Work on the repairs was
Immediately begun, but it will not be
until tonight at the earliest that the
rolling department of the works will
be ready to resume.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Reformed Church Annual Re- Union.

The members of Shiloh Reformed
Church, of this city, and the mem
bers of the other Reformed churches
i'll Montour county are looking forward
to the sixth annual reunion, which
will be held at Island Park on Thurs
day of next week, July 81. The COM
mittee of arrangements consists of the
president, Rev. DR.. S. II. Isenberg, of
Millersburg treasurer, Rev. W. A.
Haas, of Selinsgrove, and secretary,
Rev. Robert O'Boyle, of Sunbury Rev.
George E. Limbert, pastor of Shiloh
church, was the president last year.
The exercises of the reunion will be
held in the afternoon, at O'Clock, in
the following order; Invocation, Rev.
J. ID. Thomas, Bloomsbury; Apostles
Greed; Hymn, "All hail The Power
of Jesus Name" address of welcome,
Rev. DR.. S. H. Isenberg, of Millers-
burg; prayer, by Rev. E. M. Beck, of
Watsontown address, 1.-THE Reformed
Church S on the Susquehanna" Hon. G.
NJ. Bower, of Bellefonte; hymn, 1.-The
Church's One Foundation" address,
1.-The Evolution Of our Nationality,
Rev. DR.. H. NJ. Kieffer, of Easton ;
doxology; benediction, by Rev. DR.. r.
l.. Gerhart, of Lewisburg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Another Place for Baskets.

The picnic committee for the Odd
Follows picnic, on July 30, at De
Wits Park, has arranged for an ad-
ditional place where bask cts, etc. can
bo left on the day of the picnic to be
taken to the park free of charge. This
will he at the store of George Freeze,
corner of Front and Mill streets, at
the north end of the river bridge.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Fell Down Pair Of StepS.

Anthony Jaroz was injured at the
Polish Lithuanian brewery Saturday
evening by fall down pair of steps
He slipped while going up the steps,
which lead to the ice tank, and struck
his head against the pump. a cash
was cut in his scalp and his left ankle
was badly sprained. He was attended
by DR.. S. Y. Thompson.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Laying new Pavements.

A new pavement is being laid in
front of W. J. Rogers shoe store, Mill
street, and two pairs of iron cellar
doors are also being put in.
The brick pavement in front OF +.
G. Murray's store, on Mill street, Is
being replaced by flag stones ten feet
wide and the grade is being raised six
inches
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Going to the Philippines.

William G. Gibson and son, George,
of Mahanoy City, are the guests of
friends III this city and Mooresburg.
They expect to leave III a few days for
the Philippines where they will en-
gage in blacksmithing. They have
been working i'll the mines, and are of
the opinion that the anthracite strike
will be prolonged for some time yet.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
BAD STREETS
CAUSE COMPLAINT

A good deal of complaint is heard
about the bad condition of our streets.
Under the heavy rains of the last few
days they have shown up exceptional
ly bad, mud puddles here and there
being in evidence, while at other
places the stones are washed bare rend-
ering the surface very rough. Those
who have occasion to use the streets
declare that there is but little enjoy
ment to be derived from a drive
through town at present and that for
smooth riding the country roads are
much to be preferred
1t is fact that very little work has
been done on our streets during the
present season. 1t is no secret, how
ever, that Council is very muca handi-
capped by want of funds, the bor-
ough's revenues being absorbed by
street lighting and like necessary ex-
penses. The state of affairs is very
much to be deplored, it is true, espec-
tally as no relief appears in sight 1t
is realized that something will have to
be done before long, but just how
council will solve the difficulty re-
mains to be seen.
The street commissioner under his
instructions can do little more than
patch up the streets at the worst
places. During the last few days he
has laid several crossings, very much
needed. which were ordered several
months ago. Two of these were on
Ferry street, one at the alley at the
rear of Trinity M. L. church and the
other just south of the rectory of st.
Joseph's Catholic church; two others
were laid on Railroad street, one at
the alley at Edward German 5 property
and the other further south.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Refnre .Instice Bare

Otto Gray, of East Market street,
was before Justice of the Peace Bare
yesterday afternoon to answer to "A
charge of assault and battery, which
was preferred by Harry Swank. The
case was settled by Gray paying 800
costs,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Signed as Manager.

Frank Lee Miles has signed to man
age one of Bennett q Moulton's com
panies for the season of 1902 and 1903
Bennett & Moulton have the reputa-
tion of carrying the best repertoire
companies on the road.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Fell from the Roof.

Walter 0. Green fell from the roof
of a kitchen being built at his dwell
ing on Ash street, Saturday, The fall
was one of some II feet Since the
accident he has been quite indisposed
and internal injuries are feared.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
Taking Special Music Course.

Miss Stella Lowenstein has gone to
Freeburg to take special course of
six weeks i'll the Musical College. She
was accompanied to Freeburg by her
father, S. l. LOwenstein.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
40 II s 81 s
THIRD WARD CONTINENTALs

Three base hit, JAS Hickey. Struck
out, by O'Brien, II, by Wetzel g. Bases
on balls, off O'Brien IL, off Wetzel 4.
Hit by pitched ball, JAS. Hickey. Um-
pire, Miles Barber.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24

Do not forget that this is the time
of the year when sanitary precautions
should be taken. See that your pre-
misses are in good condition.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24

There's entirely too much smallpox
in this section of the state for comfort.
Oxford eagle., 1902-05-15
Decoration Day.

To morrow, Friday, will be OBJ
served as Decoration Day, and
under the auspices Of the Daugh-
ters Of the COnfederacy, appropri-
ate exercises will be held at the
Soldiers cemetery beyond the
University. Hon. J. X. Varda-
man of Greenwood, and DR..
Brough OF the University, will
deliver addresses. The children
of the public school with flags
aud flowers will march in a body
to the cemetery and it is hoped
that the entire citizenship will
patriotically join in this move
ment and join the procession with
decorated vehicles at the Court
House. at 3o'clock. Let all those
who love the Lost Cause and hon
or our dead unite in this tribute
to their vaior and love for their
country. They gave their lives
TOR the Cause, We can do no better
than decorate their graves and
with appropriate exercises pay a
tribute to their valor and chival
Oxford eagle., 1902-05-15
Miss Ellison. Recital

The Recital given by the Flo
eution pupils of Hiss Frances
Ellison, In woman's College chap
ei, last Friday afternoon. was one
OF the most enjoyable entertain,
ments OF the season, and from be.
ginning TO end showed the faith.
iui work OF this talented teacher
In gesture. expression. and enun
eiation, every member of the class
acquitted themselves in = mannel
worthy Of experienced readers
Their easy, and graceful delivery
III tragic and comic selections was
especially pleasing.
Looking for Grandpa by
Miss Katherine Lotion. vss grace
fully and eharmingIy rendered.
Uncle Remus and the Little Bow
one Of Joe. Chanler Harris bes,
character sketches, was given by
Master Dumas Malone with won
derful truth TO nature. .Eov He
Conyhr1ed Her. was also a faith
tai iDpersonation Of the negro
character and dialect. by Miss
Anna Hux- The Boat Race was
gwen by Miss Iona Nc White. as
vas also The Rhy me of the Ouch
ess May. Both selections were
difficult, but rendered with the
ease and expression of perfect
training. -Willie and His Girl
was a humorous selection py Mas
ter Kemp Malone, which vas re-
cited with inimitable fidelity TO
nature 'EDileetie Fits,i and The
Naughty Girl we're charmingly
rendered by Mss Lora Hux, and
both selections richly appreciated
by the audience. The Jiners,r y
by Miss Ruth Field, vas the life
ike impers0nation of q much
tried woman. which captivated
the audience. Home Sweet
Home beautiful patriotic poem,
vas rendered With touching pa
thor by Miss Musa Davis. aBad
Girl, . catchy, humorous selec-
ton was also''gracef1lIy presented
by this young lady. aLegend OF
the Organ Builder was splend-
idly rendered by MISS Rachel
Gore -Friar Phillip was a
captivating selection, reeited in a
ianitiess manner by Miss Hattie
Bell Downer.
\ piano duet, was charminsly
executed by Misses Harris and
Meicalf The vocal solo, by Mr..
Lemore Kemp, was heartily ap-
preeiated by all logers of fine vo-
cal music.
bliss Eilisop's pupils have only
had the benefit OF her instruction
for the past scholastic year. but
each gave decided evidence OF
having received The careful train
ing OF careful and conscientious
teacher.
Oxford eagle., 1902-05-15
Married..
RAMEY-wILBOURy.

At .he residence Of the brides
mother, Mrs Mamie wiIbourn.
at 8 O'Clock last night, Mr.. Paul
Ramey and Miss Marion VIII
bourn were united in marriage,
Rev. N. W. P. Bacon officiating.
The marriage was quite a surprise
to even the relatives and friends
of the bride and groom and only
the immediate families of the con-
frscting parties we're present
The bride is one Of Oxford,s
most beautiful snd attractive
society bellies. She has been rear
ed and educated in Oxford and
has h0sts Of warm friends and ad-
mirers here. Mr.. Fancy is one
of the most solid, worthy young
business men in the city, aud is
also exceedingly popular. THE
BAGLg joins with many friends in
hearty congratulations May hap.
piBess and.prosperity attend them
through life.