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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
About The Relief Measure.

Perhaps, as the Dispatch suggests,
Gov. Bailey did not permit an appro-
priation by the legislature to relieve
flood sufferers, because the western
farmers, who have suffered from
drouthS. grasshoppers, total crop fail
uerS and other vicissitudeS of fortune
could not stand a tax fr charitable
purposes. But the Herald would like
toaSk why the exorhitant taxes which
Cypress the western farmer were not
thought of last winter when q vast
sum was expended to pay political
debts, to satisfy tho ambitions of fac
tiQnal leaders, and to strengthen the
political element having control Of
state affairs? OF course the expense
account of the state should be care
fully watched, and the official who
does his duty in this respect COM
manas our admiration. But it is no
part Of an officials duty to cater to a
political faction, or to build it up,
The entire public should receive
his attention whatever political tenetS
any part of it may hold. Yet Bailey,
shrewd enough to understand these
facts, has allowed himself to act as
mere puppet in the hands of super
ior,- politician. The people may just,
ly condemn the stand he has taken
since he has been in office.
1t Is expected that a state official
shall labor for the highest welfare of
the commonwealth, and the public
rightly demands such service but
Bailey thinks not of that but Of his
faction. The storm of PUBLIC ipdig-
nation WHICH followed the session of
the factional Legislature was natur-
al sequence to it's actions, and it is
not strange that the faction which
caused such useless extravaganza
should be remorSeful and attempt to
place themselves In better light be-
fore the public. But the method of
doing this was an unhappy one for
themselves.
When an exigeney really demanding
public expenditure of a large sum
of money, for humanitarian purposes
arises, these factional politicians who
administer the state government,
begin to consider the interests Of the
Taxpayers who though they may have
suffered during past years are now en-
joying prosperity. A relief appropri.
alton would have been oommendable.
1t would have satisfied nine tenths
of the tax payers of the state. But
the politicians, oh MOI They failed
to see where any prestige would be
gained by such action. Now, how
ever, they will see where prestige has
been lost by the stand their TOOLS
have taken. The success of republi-
caniSm has been jeopardiSed by their
action and the state held up to the
ridlcule Of the nation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
EPWORTH CHAUTAUQUA
ASSEMBLY.
Belolt, Kansas, July IS To 81, 1909.

The PLATFORM
General Fitz Hugh Lee
Capt, Richard Pearson Hobson
Senator j. p. Dolliver, from Iowa
Joseph i. Berry, Editor Of the Ep-
worth Herald
Rev j. T. MacFarlan, d. D., Topeka
Rev. W. A. Quayle, ID. d., Grand
Avenue NJ. Il. Church, Kansas City,
Mo.
Rev. Il, j. Baskerville d. d., Madl-
son, Wis.
Prof. f. o. Excel Chicago, III.
Dr. Thomas j.. Green Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hon. w. d. Webb, Atchlson, Kan.
HeSperean Male Quartette, Elgln,
Ill.
.Rogers-Grllley Concert Company,
Boston
Frank II. Robertson, New York
Prof. 7. II. Ireland, Whistler, Dem
yer, Colo
DIR. j. b. Trlmble, Morning Side,
Sioux City, la.
Prof II. S. LOvlnggood, Austin Tex.
Mrs. Clara G. Hoffman, Nat. Rec.
Sec. w. Q. T.. U.
Miss NJ. M. Southland, Sec. Kan. Y.
p, G. II. U.
Mrs. Il. p. Hutchinson, Pres. Kan.
w. G. Il. U.
Mrs. Dora V. Wheelock, Pres. Neb.
w. CT. U.
Mrs. Minnie j. Grlnstead.
W. e. Grose, d. ID.
Fannie Crosse
Mrs Charles Lands.
Miss Wahneta Grace Taggart.
Military Band. Downs Ladies' Band
Season Ticket, sl.5O. Children 75c
Single Admission 25o. Children l5c.
Apply for information or program to
j. Q. Postlethwalte, President, Jewell
Kan. Rev. Il. l.. Hutchlns, Secretary,
Clyde, Kansas. Apply for tents To
Il. l.. Getty, Downs Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
Notice.

HFr0m June until September,
BARRIERS, preachers and other Of that
sort,
Would not better to remember
To cut II very short"
Ebert Hubbard.
We believe this to be excellent adj
vice. Thanks to the people-Our con-
gregations are very good for this hot,
sultry weather. II the evenings are
nice we will hold our services outside
OF the church. All are cordially in
vlted to come. Preaching services
every Sunday morning and evening"
II. j. Hassard, pastor Baptist church.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
Low Rate Bulletin.

No need to stay at home this sum-
mer. All sorts of low rates are offered
by the Rock Island-and they apply to
all sorts Of places. Note these: To
California In June, July and August;
to Colorado in June, July and August
and to Detroit and Boston in July.
Particularly low are the rates to Col
OradO which which will be in force
early in July. Detailed information
as to through car service, cost OF tick
cts, etc, will be furnished by nearest
Rock Island ticket agent, or by writ
ing to A. b. Cooper, Topeka, KS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16

Value Of animals fattened
and slaughtered during year. 500, 1913
ORCHARDS.
W - fruft froac In hoartno,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16

WANTED:-Young men to prepare
for government positions. Fine OPEN
iDgs in all departments. Good salar-
les. Rapid promotions. Examination
soon. Particulars free.-Inter-State
Cor, Inst, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
rlore Hall.

During the storm Monday evening
quite a severe shower Of hail fell in
several parts Of the county accompan-
led by hard wind. Slight damages
are reported In several localities
Near Almena the storm was said to
be very destructive. Extentof dana.
ges yet unlearned. North Of town,
injuries to the crops Of j. B. Morse, j..
@, Mccain and others in that neigh
borhood are reported. East OF town,
S. Il Fleisher and w. w. Tackwen
are said to have suffered. In Rush-
Vile Il. Altman, w. COttrell and
Others were damaged Slight DANA.
yes are reported In Beaver township
And there are probably many others
whose names have not been reported
who have been damaged to a greater
or lesser extent. The wlud was about
as hard on wheat as the hail, the
heavy grain being blown down quite
badly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16

Folks bonn for Governor does not
meet Ed Buffers approval. Strange
things happen In politics.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
Assessment For 1908.

The sum total of the assessment for
1908, according to records of the
county clerk is as follows:
Aggregate value of taxa
bic lands. ,,,,,,........ 81, 397, O25.93
Aggregate value of town
lots ,............ -. 172,424 "a
Aggregate value Of per-
sonal propertyn,,,,,,, 7l,OO9
Aggregate value Of rail
road property .,,,,..,,. All, 1858
The personal property given in to-
tai assessed for different classes Of
property as follows
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate transfers
Of Phillips county filed with the register
Of deeds for week ending July IL, 1903.
Warranty Deeds
Dulaney Kimble 10 Daniel Colby
80 acres in 2l-l.20a........... $1,000
A. Nyland to L Il. Nyland tract
In Is 2-20. Observation-Disclosures. 65
A II Moses to Fred Blgelow 100
acres In 1920. .............. $500
Cora L. Henderson to-A. White
100 acres In 50, 33-l-7. l,l00
Maggie Montgomery To s. j. and
Cora L. Henderson so acres in
1921 ................... 1850
NJ. z. Ferguson widow to Henry
Park, Sr., interest OF Mrs Fer
guSOn, subject 10 amount due
state in 100 acres In 80 ill.,. $50
Quit Claim Deeds
B 9 Wilds 60 Jos T MOrtaugh
lots I and 8 blk f, RS Kirwin /
A NJ Cllley to S G Upland 100 e
acres 10 l6-2-lS,.,,.,,,,,.un 800
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-16
Some Statistics.

The county clerk has completed
his abstract Of the statistical rolls
compiled by the township assessors.
From this abstract we CLEAN the fol-
lowing statistics for the year ending
March / 1903.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
RURAL SCHOOLS
ARE CLOSING

The schools Of Montour county out
side of the borough of Danville are
now all closed for the season with the
exception of two in Anthony town
ship-one at Exchange and the other
known as Watts School. " At each
Of these schools some time was lost by
the teacher through illness, which
will have to be made up.
During an interview with County
superintendent Derr yesterday, it was
learned that the teachers employed in
the county during the term just closed
as a general thing attained a fair de-
gree Of success in their work.
Nevertheless the County Superin-
tendent will labor conscientiously to
gradually elevate the standard of
qualification and not a few of the
teachers may be Obliged to wade into
the branches a little deeper in order
to keep up with the procession.
Last year the County Superinten-
titul III tOhuuIjlII4 tAtlu llldllOlS pass
ed applicants on an average of GO per
cent, which, of course, does not i'm
ply that there were not a fair proper
tiOn in the ranks who scared above
that limit. This year he will raise
the minimum, passing none who fall
below an average of 20 per cent. This
still leaves wide margin, sufficient
to carry along every wide awake and
ambitious teacher.
The act passed at the present legis.
lature fixing the minimum of wages
paid teachers at $50 per month will
affect several districts of MOntour
county and the superintendent takes
the view that our rural teachers
should not object to little more
study and thoroughly conscientious
work in order to keep pace with the
nov measure.
The average monthly wages of teach
ers in the several districts of the
county outside of Danville is S29 u
Mahoning township pays the highest
-Si5 per month and the mdepend-
cnt District" in Liberty township,
the lowest-S2O per month. The sew
eral districts which will have to ad-
vance salaries will have ample time
in which to adjust affairs to the new
conditions. as the new law does not
20 into effect until the year after
next.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
ARRESTED
FOR FIGHTING

'Moxie' Lenhart was srraigned be-
fore Justice OgIesby Monday after
noon as the sequel of very disgrace
full fight, which took place along the
p & r. railroad, in the vicinity Of
Little Ash street on Sunday after
noon.
No less than four persons participat-
ed in the melee, which was fought
out in the most persistent and brutal
manner. being witnessed by at least
two hundred people. The officers were
both on the other side of town when
the fight began. As soon as they heard
of the affair they started for the scene
of the trouble.
Meanwhile the four belligerents
were bruising each other in way that
would have done credit to the prize
ring. They were evenly divided with
two on a side. AS they clinched one
couple rolled down over the high en-
bankment at the culvert near Little
Ash street. Altogether the affair was
exciting enough and scandal to the
community.
By the time the officers arrived the
fight was over and the bruised and
bleeding participants had dispersed.
Chief Wincemoyer. however, was de-
termined that each one who had a
hand in the affray should pay the price
of his folly.
"Moxie" Lenhart was the first one
apprehended. According TO his story.
however, he was not the aggressor, but
was attacked by one of the others and
obliged to fight in self defense. The
usual fine for fighting-five dollars and
costs-however, were imposed upon
him, which he paid
Warrants were also sworn out for
David Magill and Theodore Michaels
as others who were in the fight. Their
fine with the costs were also paid.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Danyille's Many Readers.

That Danville people are becoming
great readers is evidenced by the fact
that the Thomas Beaver Free Library
report for the quarter ending March
81. shows a larger circulation of books
than the first quarter Of any year
since the dedication. The daily aver
age for February, 1903 was a. record
breaker, 15l books being given out
daily with total for the month OF
3472. In January 1874 books were
given out and in March 1890. Nearly
three -fourths of the books taken out
were under the head Of fiction and IN
"a manner can be accounted for by the
list of new stories added to the cata-
logue. As another lot will be pur-
chased this Spring, 1t Is thought that
the demand for books will be still
greater later in the year.
Miss Wetzel, the Librarian, states
that il is hard to please many patrons
of the Library as the late and popular
books are at all times out, and aS but
one copy Of each Is purchased, II per
haps may be several months before n
book NAV be secured. The pressure
in the fiction department has been
very great during the past year. but
owing to the establishment of Book
lovers and Tahard Inn libraries IN
DopviIlp S0me relief NAV be- looked
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Plans for High School Annex.

Architect John Brugler Monday
had very nearly completed the plans
for the annex to the High School
building, the erection OF which was
decided upon at the special meeting
of the school board held On Monday
night of last week
The annex will be quite COmmodi-
ous and will extend south toward the
alley. 1t will be two stories high
built of brick, and will carry out the
same style of architecture as employ
ed in the main building The dimen-
sions of the addition will be 81 feet by
Sc feet. 1t will provide two large
rooms each % feet by 80 feet with a
coat room ) feet by l6 feet and a closet
21a feet by feet.
The entrance will be on the Pine
street side, opening into a hall II feet
by 2S feet with a stairway leading to
the second floor and one to the base
ment. The annex Will require a
separate heating plant.
The new portion will occupy the
greater part Of the space between the
school building and the alley which
bounds the grounds on the south.
The additional room provided will
make number of changes possible,
which will relieve the overcrowded
condition in the different departments
of the school The laboratory, which
is at present handicapped for room,
will in all probability be removed in.
to one Of the apartments ut present
used as recitation room
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Married Last Night.

Miss Sara E. Wertman and Mr.. Harry
W. Ellis of this city, were united in
matrimony yesterday. The ceremony
was performed by Rev Erskine Wright
in Christ Episcopal church last even
ing. Mrs. Austin Hartman was Matron
of Honor and Miss Stella Wertman.
bridesmaid. The groom was unattend-
ed
The newly welded couple will go
to housekeeping Immediately in their
newly furnished home, No. 5Ol Church
street.
The groom, who has been with John
Doster's Sons, this city, for some three
years, is a son of John J. Ellis of Ex-
change. He is most exemplary
young man of industrious habits
and has very many friends.
The bride, who is the daughter of
Elijah Wertman, No. PA Grand street,
is likewise very popular and highly
esteemed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16

Peter E. Sandel, son of Former
County Commissioner, Hiram Sandel
of West Hemlock township, while op-
Grating a circular saw Saturday, met
with an accident, as the result of
which he will be obliged to 90 through
life with a badly crippled right hand
Mr.. Sandel, the victim of the acci-
dent, is the owner of traction engine
which he employs in threshing and
saving wood for the farmers. For
several days last week he was employ
ed at David Wintcrsteen's in Valley
township and it was while saving
wood there on Saturday morning that
the accident occurred.
Among the sticks to be manipulated
was one which contained several hard
knots. 1t was a short piece and when
placed upon the saw it brought the
sawyer's hand up to within a few
inches of the rapidly revolving teeth.
All went well until the saw struck one
of the knots, which had the effect Of
knocking the end OF the stick upward
throwing Mr.. Sandel's right hand
against the saw The treacherous teeth
cut into the palm completely severing
the little and the ring finger and
mangling the hand in trightful man
nGr.
DR.. E. a. Curry and DR.. 7. B.
Wintersteen of this city were called to
the Wintersteon farm, where the in
jury was dressed. The bones of the
palm were found to be so shattered
that several of them had to be dissect-
ed out, while the tissues were torn
and laCerated in such way as to make
the operation difficult one for the
doctors.
The injury is very serious one and
will leave Mr.. Sandel full use of only
the thumb and forefnger.
The injured man is about twenty
one years of age and is unmarried He
resides with his parents and was re-
moved to his home Saturday afternoon
after the surgeons had dressed his
hand.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
The Trout Season 0nens.

The trout season opened yesterday
under the most unfavorable circum-
stances. The streams were very much
swollen as the result of the rains late
", while the weather conditions pre-
vailing were such az to render an ex-
cursion to the mountains anything but
agreeable.
But trout are plentiful, which is a
circumstance that atones for all other
draw backs The only one of our towns
men, who so far as known, braved the
elements to take advantage of the frat
days sport, was James Scarlet, Esq.
who hied him TO the headwaters Of
Fishing creek. He returned TO Dan
vile last evening on the 81 Pennsyl-
vania train. bringing with him what
was Enthusiastically the finest catch OF
trout representing one day work that
was ever brought to Danville. tHis
basket contained the full limit OF. half
a hundred, many of them being eleven
inches in length and none of them
small by any means.
Mr.. Scarlet said there were not
many fisherman out. He himself
suffered much from the cold, while
the driving rain added to the discom-
fort. Nevertheless the fish were gamey
and afforded a fine opportunity for an
experienced angler to test his skill, so
that he had no thought of abanSoning <
the sport until the time arrived for
him to return.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Death of Mrs, Benson LYONS,

Mrs. Sabina Lyon, wife of Benson
Lyons, and aunt of our townsrIan, DR..
Z. B. Wintersteen, who died at Blooms
burg Monday night, was the last sur
vivor of "a large and well-known fam
lily which in its day was prominent
and influential in this section
The deceased was the daughter of
Philip Wintersteen and sister of the
following well-known residents now
deceased: Jeremiah, William, Ben
jamin, Jacob and Philip Wintersteen ;
there were also two ughters-Mahala
and Mary. She was "A years of age
and it is worthy of note that each one
of the large family lived to attain an
advanced age.
In addition TO her husband the de-
ceased is survived by nine children II
only few of whom reside i'll this
locality. The sons are Elmer, New
ton, Stuart, Bryson and Cameron.
There are four daughters-M Marietta,
Rhoda, Sabina and Emma.
The funeral will take place Friday
at , p. m. from the residence of Mrs.
Richard Angel, daughter of the de.
ceased, at Bloomsbury
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Funeral of Mrs. A. B. Stohler.

Lulu, the wife of \. B. Stohler, who
dled Wednesday, along with her little
babe who departed this life later. was
consigned to the grave on Saturday
afternoon. The funeral was attended
by many sorowing relatives and
friends The services were conducted
by Rev. l. b. TwichcIl, pastor of the
First Baptist church. The pail bearers
were H. r. Moore, \. c. Amesbury,
Edward Coleman and 7. w. Mills.
Among those attending the funeral
were the following from out of town :
Mr.. and Mrs 4. b. Stohler, Charles
Stohlor, Miss Emma Stohler of
Hughesyille; Mrs. II. NJ Parker Of
Sonestown; Mr. and Mrs Adam Will
Jams, Miss Melissa Burkholder of
Milton; Mrs Mary Snyder, Mrs. G.
G. Kcsty, of Sunbury; ". b. Craw-
ford. of Cammal Mrs. \. K. Cooper,
Aliens Mills; Mrs. Jane Richie, Mrs
Peter Kcsty and daughter, Miss Clara,
Mr.. and Mrs T.. p. Crawford, Mrs.
John Shultz, Mrs Henry Sommer,
Mrs. Isaiah Oil, Miss Minnie Rupert,
Miss Maud Writ, Mrs. Clark Kashncr
Of Bloomsbury Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Rook, Mrs. Reuben willard, of Cata-
wissa; Mr.. and Mrs. NJ c. Crawford,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crawford of Ber-
wick Mrs. George John of Shamokin /;
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Kelchner of Ben
ton
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Church Attendance Sunday,

There was much disappointment felt
among large portion of the people in
this city Sunday that rain should
render their preparations for paIticipa
ton in the Easter Parade all to no
purpose.
The rain, which curiously has been
with us for most of the Sundays of
the present year, did not interfere per-
ceptibly with the attendance at the
churches.
Here at least anticipations were not
disappointing, as the various choirs
We'd with one another III making their
renditions the most beautiful and i'm
pressivc Elaborate decorations, suit
able to the season were the rule.
In the afternoon the sun shone for a
few hours, as if to atone for the
frusJration of the customary Easter
plans, and 2laddcped the hearts OF
many
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
COMMENCEMENT
JUNE IND

1t was decided at regular meeting
of the School Board Monday eve chat
the High School Commencement be
held on .a: evening of June 2nd.
Superintendent Gordy explained that
it was desirable that the date bo fixed
as early as possible, as the time is
needed in getting out the invitations.
He recommended that Tuesday even
ing, June 2nd, be selected as the date
which would suit all parties. Acting
upon his suggestion DR.. Harpel moved
that Commencement be held on June
2nd, which carried unanimously.
The Building and Repair Commit
tee reported that the specifications tor
the annex now in the hands of Archi-
tect Brugler viii be completed by the
20th inst. 1t was explained that in
order to have the new building ready
by September next it will be necessary
to enter upon the work of building
with as little delay as possible. 1t
was therefore on motion ordered that
the Building and Repair Committee
meet on the evening Of the goth inst,
accepting or rejecting the specitica-
tions and advertising for bids from
contractors.
Some time was spent in discussing
the relative merits of the different
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Child Badly SCalled.

Mary, the two-year-old daughter of
Frank Arms, who lives on West Front
street, was badly scalded on Saturday
night. Her little brother was coloring
Easter eggs and in the process had
heated tin cup Of water to the boil
ing point.
Placing the water upon the table he
turned his back for an instant, when
little Mary reaching up pulled the cup
over upon herself, the hot contents del
uging her face.
The child was painfully burned and
Sunday presented "A terrible appear
ance. her face being burned raw and
her eyes swollen nearly shut.
DR.. Harpel administered to the case.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Removed to Washingtonville.

County superintendent G. w. Derr
has removed from White Hall to Wash
ingtonville having purchased the
property near the Excelsior Hotel
formerly owned by the Stephen Smith
heirs. The removal gives the County
superintendent more central loca-
tion than formerly. which will add
much to his convenience in getting
about over the county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-04-16
Gnming Nnntials.

Invitations have been received i'll
this city for the marriage of Charles
Cochran, son of Senator and Mrs. J..
Henry Cochran. and Miss Martha G..
Perlcy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, Al
len p. Pcrley, of Williamsport The
wedding Will occur on Tuesday even
ing, April %, at O'Clock, at Christ
Episcopal church, Williamsport.