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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Northumberland Defeated.

The foot ball game Saturday after
noon, at DeWitt's s Park, between the
DanvIlle and Northumberland High
School elevens, was very well played
and the victory was taken by the home
team Captain Leniger scored the
only touchdown, and by his good
work prevented the visitors from get
ting the ball over the local goal line.
BY bit of strategy he managed to
get away from the bunch and got the
ball over Northumberland line after
an exciting forty yard run. In the
second half Northumberland had the
ball within three yards of the Dan
Vile goal when Leniger got hold of
the pigskin, hurdled the line and kept
Northumberland from scoring. When
the game ended Danville had the ball
on Northumberland's five yard line.
The Danville boys all played good ball
and the game was fine all the way
through
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Shot Himself While Hunting.

While Clinton Shellhammer, of this
city, was out hunting Saturday morn
ing, at Roaring Greek, his gun was ac-
cidentally discharged and the contents
of one barrel entered the right foot,
making an ugly injury. He was sent
to Sunbury on the IA Pennsylvania
train and was admitted to the Mary
NJ. Packer Hospital. The surgeons
performed an operation, amputating
one toe. The patient was resting easily
yesterday.
Mr.. Shellhammer was accompanied
on the hunting trip by James Jones,
also of this city. They were walking
through the woods and he was carry
ing his gun with the barrel down. The
trigger was struck by a piece of brush,
causing the discharge of one barrel.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

1t would seem TO be a reflection up
on the condition of our streets that q
horse should become mired az this sea
son of the year, yet this Is precisely
what happened III tine second ward
Tuesday.
II. G.. Salmon was driving along
Honeymoon street during the forenoon,
when he drove upon soft spot aud
the horse suddenly sank in above his
knees The animal was unable 10 ex-
tricate himself and the more he found
cred the deeper he sank.
1t required the assistance of several
men to release the horse, which was
accomplished by using planks and rails
to lift up the animal and TO give him
solid bottom to stand on.
1t was only last spring that Mr.. sal
mon was mired on Ash street obligIng
him to unhitch his horse and TO leave
his wagon fast in the mud.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

The policy that has made
lis country great and pros
erous is the policy of the ad-
linistration of President
.oosevelt, as it was the policy
f President Mckinley. His
Dry proves all that has ever
cen claimed for the Republl-
IN party and its principles,
nd the facts of history can
OF be disputed. The way to
5rengthen the hands of the
resident and to uphold his
lministration is by the cleo
on of Republican Congress
en- who will be in accord
1th him IN all questions
,ncerning the welfare of the
ation. The people in all
e states are talking of this
)sition and intend so to vote.
therefore behooves the vot-
5 of this district to do their
Il share towards maintain
: the splendid standing of
country by electing Hon.
ed. A. Godcharles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
BER WICK.
Harrisburg Pa. Sept. 2nd 1902


In compliance with the amendment
of Bro. r. Z. Sheridan the Chair ap-
pointed the following as committee
of seven to select candidates for the
coming election viz: Bro. .Boate, Bro.
COyle, Bro. Robinson, Bro. Cragen, Bro
Plummer, Bro NoOnan, Bro. Weller.
The following We're appointed as
committee to notify Robert T.. Pat
tison of the action of the Board in en-
dorsing his election. Viz: Bro. Aus
tin, Bro Bowman, Bro. McClees, Bro.
Carrahan, Bro I. L. Sheridan. Secre-
tary reads the following resolution:
WHEREAS At the meeting of this
Board held at Reading Mr. Frederick
\. Godcharles Of Northumberland
County was commended by resolution
for the work he had done for labor or
CARNATIONS while member of the
last Legislature.
Therefore be it Resolved that we re-
quest the delegates from Northumber-
land County to do all in their power
to procure his election in the coming
struggle Of his for Il seat in the Con-
gressional halls at Washington d. G.
and urge upon them to bring the mat
ter before their respective lodges and
divisions and also such other labor or
CARNATIONS represented i'll said Con
greSsional district of Pennsylvania
Signed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
DEATH OF AN
OLD RESIDENT

Death yesterday removed anotle
one of our old and honored citizens
whose labors for more than fifty years
contributed to the growth and prosper
ity of our town. The one to receive the
stern summons was Charles King, Up
per Mulberry street, whose critical Ill
ness was noted in these columns.
The deceased was seventy three
years of age last March. Although IN
failing health for more than a year
past his last illness was only of some
three weeks duration For several
days he lay ut deaths door and at 6 30
O'Clock yesterday morning the portals
opened and his spirit passed through
into the realms beyond. The funeral
will be held on Saturday at 80 p.
M, interment taking place III odd
Fellows cemetery.
Charles King was man beloved OF
his fellows. He was the sou! of honor.
By nature generous and sympathetic,
MS HcaIt was tNti III 'ou|ii "i''i WY
great mass of humanity around him
yielding generous response TO every
call of sorrow and suffering.
He believed in the dignity of labor
and his life afforded Il remarkable in
stance of devotion to hard manual
work. He was blacksmith by oC
cupation and for a period of fifty-two
wears he welded the hammer at the
forge in the shop of the Reading Iron
Works. At the completion of fifty
years as blacksmith he thought of retir-
ing, but Notwithstanding his three
score years and ten, he still felt strong
and his right arm was steady, so that
after some thought he elected to keep
his place at the forge and it was not
until failing strength Obliged him to
retire that the stepped down and out.
The guiding principle of his life seems
to have been fidelity and devotion, so
that in whatever department of life,
his labors were acceptable and his
term Oh SeTNlCe lOlS anu uhblo ohoH' Ao
Chief of Police he served the borough
for "a period of twenty-o -one years. He
was member of Calumet lodge, No.
279, |. O. O. F., and of Mnemoloton
Encampment,N No. 40. Here as elsewhere
he had a remarkable record and was
an Odd Fellow for period of over
fifty-one years.
The deceased was a native of Stan
hope, N. j. On the 2Sth of February
last, with his wife, who survives, he
celebrated his golden wedding anniver-
sary.
He is survived by five children as
follows: Leah, (Mrs. G. W. Douch)
and John r. King, NJ Keokuk, Iowa;
Sallie, Mrs. w. J. b. Metz of Will
Transport; Frank, of Philadelphia and
Miss Edith, who resides at homo.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Walked From Blne SPRINGS Farm.

Yesterday, with its bracing air and
the nip of Jack Frost, was one that
made morning constitutional de
light. \ merry party from Blue
Springs Farm, guests of Miss Sara De
Long, took advantage of the ideal con
ditions to walk to this city. Those m
the party were Miss Hamilton, Mr.
Frank +. DeLong, Miss Sara DeLOng,
of Philadelphia Miss Riddle Mr..
Thompson and Mr. Moorehead, OF
Pittsburg The distance, eight and =
half miles. was covered in two and u
half hours. The pedestrians, with ap-
petites sharpened by the jaunt. enjoy
ed a quail dinner at the restaurant Of
ID. b. Heddens
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Hand Badly Injured.

John l.. Evans met with painful
accident Tuesday afternoon while
overseeing the work of laying a new
stone pavement in front of the Gross
building, Mill street They were en-
deavoring to lift one of the heavy
stones, when the bar slipped striking
Mr.. Evans right hand in such way
as to inflict a shocking cash on the
palm.
He walked to the office of DR.. Kim
erer, who dressed the injury, inserting
several stitches. Mr.. Evans Will be
incapacitatcd for work for some time
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
CONDENSED NEWS.

he apple crop Is a bumper. We are
of the full cider keg this winter
low, no matter the state of the
scuttle.
le frost is on the pumpkin and on
chestnut burr.
eak election bets are scarce.
ith full coal bins i'll sight the
her man will soon announce the
ing of winter days.
'orge Slider and William Ritter
coon Saturday night which
'hs twenty-three pounds.
latest glories of the autumnal
II are fading and whiting away on
rillside.
young boys aud girls are laying
supply of corn and cabbage stumps
which to celebrate Hallowe' 'en
riday night.
oodall's Coontown 400" will ap-
1t the Opera House on Saturday
ng, Nov. lst.
ew publication, called the Orange
'urple, will be issued i'll few
by the pupils of the High School.
sty mornings.
Int weeks until Christmas.
candidates get but little sleep
nights.
first big snow of the season is
ed to follow next Tuesday 5 cleo
And the next day it showed. P"
inning with Saturday our market
hange t. the west side of Mill
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
DEATH BUSY
IN DANVILLE

Death was busy in our town sun
day. mo less than three well-known res
idents being summoned TO the great
beyond during the hours that inter
vened between midnight and O'Clock
in the afternoon.
Miss Lucy Shepperson, an esteemed
and beloved young lady of the Second
Ward, departed this life eighteen
minutes after IL O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, after an illness of eight weeks
The deceased, who was an in valid dur
ing the greater part of her life, resid-
ed with her aunt Mrs. Mary NEWMAN.
Front street.
Miss Shepperson was twenty eight
years of age. She Is a sister of Chief
Burgess W. T. Shepperson, of River.
side She is survived by another
brother, + o. Shepperson, of Denver,
Colorado, and sister, Mrs. David
Seeley, of Sterling, ILL.,
Annie R., wife of J. H. Fry, Lower
Mulberry street, died at : :45 O'Clock
Sunday morning.. after an illness of
six months. She was 80 years of age.
and in addition to her husband Is sur
vived by son and daughter, Frank
and Mary, both of whom reside at the
parental home. The deceased was a
woman of lovely Christian character
and very widely known.
Catherine, the wife OF George Hend-
ricks. Mill street, passed away about
O'Clock Sunday afternoon after an
illness of three years. The deceased,
who was a native of Berks county,
with her husband came TO this county
in early life, residing in Liberty town
ship, Riverside and in this city. She
was the mother of fourteen children,
eleven of whom survive, as follows
Rosetta (Mrs. Daniel Null, of South
Danville John, of Rushtown Michael,
of Riverside; George w., of this city
Jacob, of Sharp Ridge Hannah Mrs.
George Wertman,) of Riverside Cath
crime Mrs. Emery Shultz, )of this city
Sarah Mrs. Adam Wagner of Phila-
delphia; William, of Center county
and James and Mary, who reside at
home.
After an illness of three months Mrs
ID. @. Williams passed away, Saturday
evening, at her home, No. 204 Lower
Mulberry street. She was an estim-
able woman and her sorrowing family
has the deep sympathy of many friends
in their grief. Mrs Williams was born
in Middletown, Pa, in 1861 and leaves
husband but no children. Her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gerst reside
at No. 331, Lower Mulberry street.
She is also survived by four brothers
and sister, Joseph Gerst, Jr., Charles
Gerst, Harry Gerst and Annie Gerst,
of this city; and John Gerst. of sun
bury. \ nephew and niece, Ferris
and Grace Martin, are residents of
Milton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

w. K Lord, of Mt. Carmel, the Re-
publican nominee for the congression-
al short term in this district, is one
of his towns most progressive and
public spirited citizens. He has reach
ed his present prominent position in
the business world by dint of his own
determined will power and energy, at
all times keeping pace with the re-
quirements of the business world re-
qulsites which peculiarly fit him to
honestly and carefully legislate in the
interests of his constituents.
Mr.. Lord was born in Ashland,
Schuylkill county, Pa, October 10,
1864, and attended the public schools
graduating with honors from the same
in 1877 before he had reached his
thirteenth year
On account of the serious illne of
his father he was compelled to seek
employment and secured position as
slate picker at the Bast colliery. De-
termined to succeed i'll life he was so
attentive to his duties and earnest in
his endeavors that before many years
he had pushed himself forward through
various positions OF trust to that of
shipping clerk. He worked i'll and
around the collieries for thirteen
years.
Two years before resigning as ship
ping clerk he launched into business
i'll Mt. Carmel, at the same time work
ing at the mines III the day time and
his store morning and evening until
he had trade established, when i'll
1887 he resigned his position and took
personal charge of his business inter
ests in which he has been eminently
successful, at the present time being
the owner of seven of Mt. Carmels
leading stores, one of which, THE
Rink, is the largest i'll the commun
ity.
He has always kept i'll touch with
all public matters in his town and
county and has served many years on
the local board of education and was
president of that body. He is promi-
nently identified with many public in
dustries and an active member of the
board of trade and also secretary of
the Anthracite Association. He comes
before the voters of this district as a
public spirited and progressive citizen
and one eminently fitted for the office
to which he aspires and should receive
the hearty endorsement of the voters
in this district. Coming from the
ranks of labor he knows their wants
and will always be found on the right
side. With the same determination
that has characterized his entire life
he enters the congressional contest and
will make an earnest effort to be elect
ed. Remember him at the polls your
self and ask your friends to support
him
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
SigIIeC
BRO. ". PLUMMER
BRO. 7. 7. SHERIDAN.
RradiDu Pa ApriI % 1909

The Secretary then read the follow
ing resolutions:
70 the State Legislative Board of
Railroad Employees of Pennsylvania
WHEREAS The Hon. Fred A. God
charles while a member of the Legis-
latura Of this state was an earnest and
ardent supporter of the various bills
which were in the interest of labor
and lost no opportunity to do what
he could to assist Us therefore be it,
RESOLVED That the Legislative
Board of Railroad Employees of Penn
sylyania in convention assembled at
Reading Pa. this 2Ith day of April
1902 does extend TO the Hon. Fred A.
Godcharlcs our sincere and heartfelt
thanks for the fearless and persistent
manner in with he fought for the
wage workers of this state; and we
hope that the citizens of his district
especially the working classes will re-
alizo his sterling worth and return
him to the field of usefulness where
men OF character are so badly needed
and where a large number of his con
stitucnts are engaged in mining and
other dangerous occupations we re-
Spectfully recommend him to them.
IRA l. JOHNSON.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Funeral of Mrs. George Hendricks,

All that was mortal Of Mrs. George
Hendricks was laid in the tomb yester-
day. She was carried to her final rest
ing place i'll the cemetery at Oak
Grove by six sons, George, John,
Michael, Jacob, James and William.
Rev. Wesley J. Wenner, pastor of ST.
Johns Lutheran church, conducted
services at the house, on Mill street, at
nine O'Clock. The cortege then pro-
ceeded to the Oak Grove church, where
other services were held. The funeral
was attended by Israel Helm, Mrs. Ida
Helm, of Tamaqua Charles Henninger,
John Fry, Mr. and Mrs. William Clay
we'll, of Pottsgrove; Mr.. and Mrs.
Noah Stump, of Mooresburg John
Zettlemoyer and family, of Milton and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Henninger, of West
Milton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Injured in a Runaway.

Daniel Frazier and Michael Ryan,
of the Third Ward, were injured in IA
runaway on Sunday. They were re-
turning home after a drive i'll the
country III Mr.. Frazier's carriage and
at the Blue school house one of the
front wheels broke. This frightened
the spirited horse and he got beyond
control. Mr.. Frazier was pulled from
the vehicle and dragged a hundred
yards before lac released his hold on
the reins. He was bruised about the
body and is confined TO the house, but
none of his injuries are serious. Mr..
Ryan was thrown from the carriage
and his right shoulder was severely
bruised.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
First Snow of Season.

Several slight fiurries of snow yes
terday came as sharp reminders that
winter is close at hand. This was the
first snow of the season and while it
was very slight, the flakes were pleut
iful enough To assure the doubling
ones that it really was snow. Usual
ly the day after election is looked up
on to provide u snow, but this year
the weather man pushed the date
ahead a week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Death of Mrs, Rayer.

Mrs. Mary Rayer for many years n
resident of Pottsgrove, who died at
Watsontown on Sunday, was buried
yesterday. She was about sixty years
of age, the daughter of Jacob Rishel,
Pottsgroye. She was well known in
Danville and vicinity.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
ESTABLISHED IN 1855.
AS TO WAGES AT
DICKERMAN'S MILL

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA,
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, >"
Personally appeared before me,
Justice of the Peace in and for said
county, o. g. Stevenson, who, being
duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says That he was an employee
Of the firm of Murray, Dougal & Co.,
Limited, at the time when Charles
Heber Dickerman was Secretary and
Treasurer of said firm of Murray,
Dougal 81 Co., Limited, that he work
ed for said Company for eighty nine
(S9) cents per day at Milton, Pa.
OlG. STEVENSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of October, 1902.
- WM. G. MILLER
SEAL. Justice Of the Peace
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Released Carrier Pigeons.

p. j. McNicholas, of Chester. re-.
leased ten carrier pigeons in this city
yesterday morning He brought them
from his lofts in Chester. and the time
of their arrival at home will be- sent
to Mr. McNicholas here
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

On every side evidences
are daily multiplying that
the Republican candidates
will score a sweeping victory
in Montour next Tuesday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
No Sale Effected.

The farm of Peter Koch. Valley town
ship, was pat up ut public sale yes
torday, but no sale was effected. The
place, which contains % acres, was
rnu up 80 $llO0, which was considered
much less than its value.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

The Republican county
ticket could not have been
improved upon. All the can
didates are men of probity
and ability and well known
in the communities in which
they live. They are not
spoilsmen nor place hunters,
but have been nominated by
their neighbors to the office
which the public desire them
to fill. As public servants
they will leave nothing to
be desired, and as represent
atives of their party they
will reflect credit upon those
who named them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
w. X. LORD.
Congressional Candidate
For Short Term.

If the talk of the street among the
voters is an indication, and it usually
is a good barometer, William X. Lord
will receive the largest local vote ever
given to candidate for any office in
Mt Carmel.
Practically every citizen of Mt
Carmel is II friend of Lord and will
work aud vote for him. Each man i'll
the town is interested in his election
and the placing of such high honor
upon the name of townsman. All
realize that his home vote must be
la..e to assure success to him i'll his
.,ubi lions to represent in the National
congress a class of citizens that have
seldom had a mouth piece i'll the
/ Hcu.y II Representatives
! \ practically unanimous vote here
aud at SAamahiL, and i'll Mt. Carmel
and Coal t. ynships will result i'll his
election hy = large majority. The Sha
mo,in and toWn ,hip people will do
/ their duty and ~ have faith in our
people to believe tat they will more
/ than do their duty by our townsman
Ou November 4th.
Never before in our history have
two men whose relations with the la
! Dor people have been so close and SO
satisfactory asked the support of the
citizens to the county as the two men
are now asking to be made represent
atives in congress.
If voters generally are interested in
what is termed petty politics and that
! only, Lord and Godcharles will about
receive their party vote and nothing
more, but if the people are interested
in just laws and the advancement of
civilization along industrial lines,
party lines will be obliterated and
Lord and Godcharles will receive the
vote of every man who is in sympathy
with advanced ideas in government.
Both are truly representatives of the
interests of our region and their Op-
ponents are not Ther is no choice
of candidates if we have our own best
interests in view. Mt Carmel News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, l.
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY. %


Personally appeared before me, a
Justice of the Peace in and for said
county, Chas G. Montague, who, be-
ing duly sworn according to law, de-
poses and says That he was an en-
ployee of the firm of Murray, Dougal
q Co., Limited, at the time when
Charles Heber Dickerman was Secre-
tary and Treasurer of said firm of Muir
ray, Dougal & Co., Limited, that he
worked for said Company for eighty
nine (S9) cents per day at Milton, Pa.
CHAS. G.. MONTAGUE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of October, 1902.
( - WM. G. MILLER,
I SEAL Justice of the Peace.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

yeuti-try in al is branches. Charges
Moderate and al WORK Guaranteed-
Established 1892.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
rendered His Resignation.

b GeIse who for year or more
as been time keeper and pay
under the DanvIlle Stove &
acturing company has rendered
jgnation 10 take effect on Fri
xt. Mr.. Geise has accepted a
n with William Faux, dealer
and coke, Philadelphia, and
Iter upon his new duties on
ay. He will be succeeded AT
lve Works by Charles Woods, OF
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, !.
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, .

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Personally appeared before me, a
Justice of the Peace in and for said
county, John o. Koch, who, being duly
sworn according to law, deposes and
says II hat he was an employee of the
firm of Mur ay, Dougal q Co., Limit
ed at the time when Charles Heber
Dickerman was Secretary and Treas.
Of said firm of Murray, Dougal & Co,
Limited, that he worked for said Com
pany for eighy mine (S9) cents per day
at Milton, Pa.
JOHN o. KOCH.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of October, 1902
| ~ d. E. AUNKST,
SEAL Justice of the Peace
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
The New Savings Bank.

arge room in Opera House block
y occupied by the post office
Ii leased by the new banking
y which will open a savings
ere on December 2lst. 1t will
vn as the Peoples Bank. "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30

Republicans of Mon
ave been exceptionally
late this year in the
of all their candidates.
,ut exception they are
Of popularity, ability
xcellence of character.
derately heavy party
will elect the entire
by substantial major