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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-04-24

I1IPSON BROS, have received a car
load Of their Celebrated White Wonder
Flour. You all know the quality Of
this brand. Order early and avoid the
rush. 1890
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Will Leave St. Elmo Hotel.

Johnny Meyer, landlord of st, Elmo
Hotel OH the first Of February will
sever his connection with that estab-
lishment. He will remove to Halle
ton where on the 18th of the month
he will take charge of his old estab
lishment on Broad street, below the
Central Hotel known as the Oasis
which he ran twelve years ago. The
stand, which is one of the most popu-
lar in HazletOn, will henCeforth be
known as the Hotel and Cafe Halle"
Johnny Meyer as landlord and as
a caterer, has few superiors. He has
been at the head of the St. Elmo Ho-
tel for ten years. During this time he
has built up the reputation of the ho-
tel and won the full onfidence and es-
tecm of the people. Lawabiding him
self, his hotel is always the acme of
order and respectability. He is in
deed citizen that Danville regrets to
lose.
As a caterer Johnny will be especi
ally missed. He has served banquets
on many notable occasions while in
QanVille, III 'luding important lodge
and military events, weddings and
other social functions. As caterer
he has a valuable assistant i'll the per
son of Mrs. Meyer, who ably presides
over the culinary department..
Paul Swentek, the proprietor, will
succeed Mr. Moyor as landlord of st.
I Elmo Hotel.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
DEATH OF
JAMES N. MILLER

Former Sheriff James n. Miller de.
parted this lifo last night. His death
removes another we'll and repre-
sentative citizen of Montour county.
His illness was about a months dura-
ton. He was taken i'll just before
Christmas with bronchial trouble,
which later became complicated with
heart trouble and dropsy. His suffer
ings during yesterday were quite in
tense. Death ensued about 8 O'Clock
last evening.
The deceased was 78 years of age.
He was native of Montour county
and his entire life was spent i'll this
section. For many years he conducted
mercantile business i'll Washington
Vile. He was previously i'll business
at Montandon and Jerseytown, at the
latter place conducting large store.
In 1876 he was elected sheriff of Mon
tour county. At the expiration of his
term he returned to Washingtonville.
but later moved back to Danville
where for many years he was in the
livery business. His home was on
Market square where he resided with
his daughter, Mrs. W. II. Andy.
Few men were more widely known
throughout this section than the de-
ceased. He was progressive public
spirited man, we'll informed and OBJ
serving. He had many friends.
In addition to his daughter, Mrs.
Andy, he is survived by one son, John
r. Miller, of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
PLUNGED OVER
RIVER BANK

Mr.. aud Mrs Jacob Fcttermau Of
Mill Grove, Columbia county. met
with a terrible accident near Blue
Hill Sunday afternoon while return
ing from q visit TO South Danvilln.
They had reached "a very dangerous
point at the nl-row- where the road
lies between the railroad and the
river bank, whom % train was heard
approaching. Mr.. Fettarman got out
Of the carriage and tool, the horse bv
the head. The road WAS icy, however,
and as the train dashed by the horse
flung the man from his feet and frantic
with fright plunged do wn over the
river bank, which at that point is over
twenty feet high, dragging the buggy
containing Mrs. Fetterman along with
him. The carriage rolled over upside
down, while the horse, which stripped
his harness in his struggles turned a
complete s0mcr-ault ana went into the
river.
Mrs. Fett.rman was found under the
buggy very badly injured. She was
carried to the Vastine farm near bv,
tcnanted by William Baylor. She
suffered from internal hcmorrhases
and her condition was such rs to make
it impossible to remove her until last
evening, when she was taken to her
home. Her injuries will probably
prove fatal
The horse was finally rescued from
the river. He is very badly injured,
while the harness Is torn to shreds
and the buggy is nearly total wreck.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
W. A, Sechler General Manager.

The stockholders of the Danville
Stove & Manufacturing Company held
their annual meeting in this city
Tuesday.
W. 3. Chamborlin, B. R. Gear
hart and James Foster were chosen as
direct ors.
Officers were elected as follows
President, w. B. Chamberlin; Gen
eral Manager. w. a. Sechler; Secre-
tary, Alex. Foster; Treasurer, W. l..
Mcclure.
Hon. James Foster, the retiring gen
eral manager, has been i'll charge of
affairs at the Stove Works for twelv e
years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Heptasophs Install Officers.

The following officers were installed
at Lotus Conclave. No. 127, l. 0. II. F,
this city, last night.
Archon, John Richards; Secretary,
Charles G. Cloud; Financier, W. L
Mcclure; Treasurer, E. W. Wetzel
Provo, Elmer Peters Prelate, Frank
Harrington; Inspector, Charles E.
White; Sentinel, Robert Murray
Warden, John Kilgus.
The installation was conducted by
W. D. Williams of Pottsville, Alter
nate District Deputy Supreme Archon.
Lotus Conclave No 1871 has one
hundred and sixty four members and
is in a fiourishing condition.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
BOROUGH DEPARTMENT.
Very Attentive Audience.

va AbbSAS4'N u NiAAShNS'
W. ID. Laumaster, Secretary of the
Danville Y. NJ. 9. A. spoke i'll the
Lutheran Church last evening TO Il
good sized and very attentive audience
basing his uttc.ances upon John II:
1-6. He asked those present to first
settle down in quietness and take time
to rest and think. The world is push
ing on so fast they don't give the
Lord time to do anything with them.
He said, Il pity the man who does
not know he is saved. The natural
man can not do good, the carnal man
won't. How one in a home out of
Christ disturbs the harmony there, and
the father gets old too soon and the
mother looks distressed.
"God saves US and then sends us
back into the world to do good. No
place for Jesus on this earth and so
they hung Him between heaven and
earth. We are not to go off and live
in monastery, but right among men
and shine. We are not to run into
the world and then back to God, but
take our stand and stick. We are
not to live always here. Some people
do not make their doors big enough
to get funeral out, as if they were
always to stay here. Our home is in
heaven.
did you ever, some one will
say when told of the fall of some man.
1 never thought he would do that.
1t means a gradual separation from
the right. There is no good in us.
We must enthrone the Savior. -
Bloomsbury Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Governor Names His Cabinet.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 21-Govern.
or Pennypacker has sent to the senate
nominations for four cabinet places.
Hampton L. Carson, Of Philadelphia,
is to be attorney general; Frank L.
Fuller, Of Fayette, to be secretary OF
the commonwealth; j. W. Shoemaker,
of Cambria, to be superintendent OF
public buildings and grounds, and
Thomas J. Stewart, Of Montgomery,
to be adjutant general.
There was much surprise expressed
at the fact that the communication
carrying Mr.. ShoemaEer's nomination,
stated that 7. Larry Eyre, the outgo-
ing superintendent, was removed.
There is the best authority for the
statement that Major John c. De-
laney, of Harrisburg, has been decid-
ed upon to succeed James Campbell as
chief factory inspector.
The governors cabinet nominations
were confirmed without a dissenting
vote.
The governor did not send any NOM
ination for banking commissioner, for
which McAfee, of Allegheny, is sup
posed to be slated.
The following were among the bills
introduced at Tuesday : session of the
Legislature:
By Mr. zimmerman, of Montour,
5000, 600 to tho State Hospital for the
Insane at Danville.
BY Mr. Colville, of Philadelphia,
S161, 500 to the Eastern pcnitentiary.
BY Mr.. Rex, of Philadelphia, to en-
able city, county, poor, township
ward, school and borough tax collect
ors to collect taxes for the payment Of
which they have become liable.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Pedestrians Had Their Troubles

The icy condition Of the sidewalks
yesterday morning after the rain was
a source of much annoyance to pedes-
trians. Many OF the pavements were
one glitter of ice and it was with the
greatest difficulty that the people man
aged to get along at all. While on
her way to work Miss Elsie Meyer of
No. 20 Montour Row fell and fractur-
ed her arm above the elbow.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
A Letter From Miss Bright,

Mrs. Rebecca B. Slider of this city
has received a letter from her sister,
Miss Penina Bright, who is travelling
in Italy. The letter was written Dec
ember 81. Miss Bright was then at
Naples. She is much interested i'll the
strange scenes of that part of the
world. The party, she said, went out
sight seeing every day and had visited
Vesuvius and the museum of Pompeii.
At the time of writing they were pre-.
pairing for trip to Rome.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Willis Granger.

Edward c. Whites Iuelodramatic
production, Gypsy Jack" will be
seen in the near future at the Opera
House. Gypsy Jack is making a rare
record on the other side 1t has been
running in England for the past three
years, and its popularity does not
seem to abate in the least 1t bids
fair to equal, if not surpass, its Eng
lish record in this country, for il is
being greeted by crowded houses every
where. The title role, GYPSY Jack
will be portrayed by the well-known
young romantic actor, Willis Granger
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Death Of Mrs. George Burger,

Mrs. Nina Burger, aged 48 years,
wife Il the we'll known dairyman,
George Burger of Mahoning township,
died last night after short illness.
Mrs. Burger had a wide circle of
friends who will be grieved to learn of
her demise. Besides her husband she
is survived by seven children, two
sons and five daughters. Due notice
OF the funeral will be given.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Birthday Party,

Mrs. Kate Shaffer, Mrs. a. Generic
and son, Charles, of Bloomsbury, Miss
Lizzie Generic OF Collegevilie, Mr..
and Mrs. William Beagle and chill
dren, and Misses Chrissie Kulp and
Katie Campbell of Rushtown, spent
Monday very pleasantly at the home
of Mrs. Agnes Lynn, East Market
street, IN honor of her 10Th birthday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
For Benefit of Catawissa Band.

A dance will be held at Catawissa
on Friday night for the benefit of the
band of that place, which promises to
be a very interesting affair. The two
steps will be played by the band and
the waltzes by an orchestra. Simon
Ellenbogen of this city is on the com
mittee. Others OH the committee arr
DR.. J. NJ Vastine and }. B. Waters OF
CatawiSsa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Mismated Counles

The trials and tribulations of mis-
mated matrimonial couples in North
cumberland county resulted in twenty
two DEGREES of divorce within the past
year. There are still pending about
an equal number of applications.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
HARMONIOUS
SESSION

The borough council Friday night
held a regular meeting. The session
was harmonious and good deal of
business was transacted. The follow
ing members were i'll their places ::
Vastine, Montgomery, Swank, George
Sechler, Davis, Brandt Gibson and
Lloyd.
At the previous meeting the finance
committee was authorized to wait up
on the Borough Solicitor to determine
whether or not in event of the absence
of one of the three borough auditors
elected the remaining two could serve
alone aud if so whether or not they
would be entitled to the full pay which
would have been earned by all three.
The question grew out of Il precedent
of this sort said to have been estab-
lished in the borough
The Solicitors opinion was read be-
fore council. 1t took the view that
while any two of the three borough
auditors duly convened would con-
stitute a quorum sufficient to transact
the business of the Office, yet proper
caution would suggest that the atsont
auditor resign in time to have his sue
cessor duly appointed and qua lifted to
take part in the official duties.
The opinion further stated that the
nor 6ia,n coDpoucot on-tUO doIIorc-
is fixed by law aud that il can not be
increased on account of any addition
al labors occasioned by the absence of
one of such auditors from his official
duties.
Ed. Y. Seidel, of the firm of Soidel
e. Bausch, appeared before council to
ask that the borough purchase the eX
ira shelving which the firm installed
at its own expense in the store room
of City Hall. Considerably over one
hundred dollars was spent for shelly
ing, which is all of the most modern
type and adds to the value of the build
ing. Mr.. Seidel said the firm desires
to sell out and that it is necessary that
1t dispose of the shelving before nego-
tiations proceed.
On motion of Mr.. Davis the build
ing committee was instructed to look
into the matter and report at the next
meeting what it deems advisable.
The secretary reported that the fur
niture of council chamber-12 desks
and % chairs had been overhauled
by A. G. Roat and were now as good
as new.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Swallow Accepts Reelection.

Rev. DR.. Silas Swallow was elected
superintendent of the Methodist Epis-
copal book rooms at Harrisburg for the
eleventh succeeding year Tuesday, tho
new year beginning April 1. DR..
Swallow had rendered his resignation
and would like to have been relieved
OF his duties at the book rooms, as
they are more than he cares to attend
to, but was induced to serve another
term.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

The Delaware, Lackawanna 4 West
crn baggage department has received
official notice that in order that bag
gage may be properly weighed. check
ed, aud checks recorded, il must be
presented at least ten minutes before
the advertised departure OF trains,
otherwise it cannot be forwarded uu-
til the following train
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Justice Renlers Decisinr.


Justice j. p. Bare rendered his de.
cision yesterday in the case of John
NJ. Herr vs. Alfred Litchard, which
was heard before him on the Sth inst.
The defendant, it will be recalled,
sold his crop OF bUCkwheat consisting
of 436 bdshels, to the plaintiff for 30
cents per bushel. He afterward wrote
the plaintiff informing him that he had
"changed his mind" and sold his crop
to another party for 81 cents per
bushel The plaintiff claimed that
there was breach Of contract and
sued for damages.
At the hearing the defendant con-
tended that the sale was made condi-
tionally, the understanding being
that if he could get a higher price he
had a right to sell elsewhere. This
was denied by the plaintiff.
The Justice in his opinion took the
view that a sale OF the 1876 bushels Of
buckwheat at 30 cents had been per-
fected between the parties and that
the defendant is liable to the plain
tiff by reason Of his having failed to
deliver the buckwhcat according to
contract as well as of the fact that he
sold it to a third party at 81 cents per
bushel. The Justice fixed the damages
at thirty dollars and iifty-two cents,
the amount received by the defendant
over and above the price agreed upon
with the plaintiff. The costs also fall
upon the defendant.
John NJ. Herr, the plaintiff, resides
at Schuyler. Alfred Litchard lives
near Exchange E. 5. Gearhart rep
resented the plaintiff Mt the hearing
and Charles Chatfant, the defendant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Elks' League Will ReOrganize
The Mt. Carmel Item says:

The Mt. Carmel Item says:
The men who were instrumental III
organizing the Elks' base ball league
last summer propose to duplicate their
work the coming season and hope to
extend their circuit. Ashland, Sham
okin, Mahanoy City, Pottsyille, Ia
maqua, Danville, Mount Carmel and
Sunbury are expected to put teams
in the field. The league pays no sal
aries and dcvotes the proceeds of
games to charity. The Ashland team,
last years pennant winners, were
we'll patroniaod during the season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Married in Philadelphia.

Edward s. Harris, the we'll known
stock broke; surprised his many
friends in this city by returning from
Philadelphia Sunday with a wife.
The wedding took place in Philadel-
phia on Saturday Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris have taken up their residence
at the MOntour House.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
New Sleighs.

Our liverymen anticipate a brisk
season during the next month or SC
should sleighing continue. Charles
Welliver has added four new sleighs tc
his livery at the rear of Hotel Oliver.
Two of the sleighs are Portlands'
and two, 'Old Comforts;" they are
black in color and are veritable beau.
tiac
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

Mrs Ann Goodall, widow of Ed
ward GOodall, a former resident Of
Danville, died at her home. Wheat
land, Mercer county, ON the l4th inst.
The deceased removed from Da1villc
thirty years ago. Her husband held a
responsible position at the rolling mill
of Waterman & Beaver
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
SMALLPOX Situation at NorthumbsrIand.

The smallpox situation at Northum-
berlaud is greatly improved After
today Dr. Burg Will cease to attend
all of the patients Today the quaran-
tine will be removed at two Of the
houses At the other places where di-
seaso existed the quarantine will be-
continued for a week - q precaution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Windows Lettered.

The windows of the Peoples Bank
are being lettered. The letters are of
gilt, raised in form, being something of
a departure in that kind of work.
They give the building quite an i'm.
proved appearanCe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
New Book of Rnles,

The Philadelphia & Reading Rail
road officials have issued a new book
of rules to take effect March J. The
men are spending their evenings study
ing the new features.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
No Friday Evening Service.

On account of tie scarcity of coal
their will be 40 services at Christ
Episcopal Church Friday evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
TWO CLAIMED
BY DEATH

The Reaper Death is still active in
our midst and Friday claimed two
| additional victims from among our
woll-known citizens at very nearly
the same hour. These were Alem
| Scchler of Kipp's Run and Samuel
Foust of East Danville.
Alcm Sechlcr passed away at , 80 in
the afternoon For several years past
I've had been suffering from heart trou-
bic and dropsy. At intervals his suff-
crlngs were severe. For some time
previous to his death he was confined
TO his room, although unable much Of
the time 10 lie down. His condition
was considered grave although death
WAS hardly looked for so soon. on
Tuesday evening Mr.. Sochler transact
ed some busincs IS with neighbor, dur
ina which it was necessary for him to
atiix his signature to a paper. The
sick m9n was clear and rational and il
was observed that his handwriting was
firm, free f,om the least tremor.
About , o'clock Friday afternoon
his son Lafayette called in to see him.
The latter after short conversation
Withdrew, leaving the deceased resting
upon a couch. In this position he
seemed to sleep away. HIS wife made
an attempt to arouse him bat his spirit
had taken its flight.
Alem Sechlor was a son of the late
Jacob Sechlcr, one Of the early set
tiers of this section. He himself was
for many years a resident of this city
and was one of the pioneer iron work
ors at the famous plant here now own
ed by the Reading Iron Company,
where the first L rail in America was
made. He was a rail straightener and
was famous for his strength and skill
i'll that difficult and arduouS branch of
rolling mill work Mr.. Sechler follow
ed the business of rail strengthening
for period of 81 years and was en-
ployed not only in Danville but also
at Braddock' Field, Brady's Bend,
Harrisburg, Steelton, and at Youngs-
town, 0. While employed at Braddock
he Strengthened a rail 12O feet long,
which was among the most note wor-
thy exhibits at the Centennial Exhibi-
tion in 1876.
In the years 1901, Mr.. Sechler was
proprietor and landlord of Union Hall
now the Heddens House. He subsequ-
emily retired to his farm at Kipp's
Run, where he resided for many years.
Few men We're more widely known
over the state than Alem Sechler was
III his day. He was kind hearted
man, whose benevolence made itself
felt wherever he was known. OF him
it might truly be said that it was a
positive pleasure for him to do anoth-
er person favor. He was Il public
spirited citizen, whose integrity was
beyond question. He was always a
leader in the community and at the
time of his death was one of the Super
visors of Gearhart township, North
umberland county, in which his farm
Is located.
The deceased was 70 years Of age.
He is survived by his wife, oao son
and two daughters: Lafayette Sechler
of Kipp's Run; Mrs. G. " Blakeslee,
of Long Branch, n. j., and Mrs John
Rebman of Philadelphia. He is also
survived by three brothers: Council
man NJ. D. L. Sechler and Frank
Sochler of this city and James L.
Sochlor Of Nerrogue, La.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
JOB PRINTING

The Office OF the AHERICAN bein
iurished with a large assortmen o
job letter and fancy type and jos
material generally, The Publisher
announces to the public that he Is
prepared at ali times to execute %
the neatest manner
JOB PRINTING
ofah Kinds and Description
-.D.-
- Get our price, before yon
place your orders.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

Samuel Foust died suddenly. He
was well-known farmer of Mahoning
township. but at the time of his death
lived retired on Bloom road For some
years he was not in the best of health
being troubled with attacks of dizzi-
ness. Friday, however, he was as
well as usual. Shortly after noon he
was engaged in cutting wood for the
kitchen stove, when his son William,
who resides on the homestead farm,
came driving along. The latter stop
ped for a conversation with his father.
The deceased lay down his axe and
stepped over to tho sled. In the midst
OF conversation Mr. FOust showed
signs OF fainting. He was on the point
Of falling over when his son caught
him in his arms. The young man call
ed for help. but before assistance ar
rived death ensued DR.. Paules was call
ed, who stated that death was caused
by heart failure.
Lllt ucCebScu Was d SOOu CItlAGh anu
most highly esteemed throughout the
community. He was 81 years of age.
He is survived by his wife, three sons
and three daughters William, Michael
and George, Ida (Mrs. G. G. Ritter)
Alice Mrs Frank Svhraml and EN-
ma (Mrs. William l'ieglcs).
The funeral was held Monday at
| 80 o'clock. Intcrment taking
place in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-08-21
GIL BERT

Aug. 13-The family Of August
Be=glund visited at Little Falls Mon
day. They returned Monday evening.
Miss Olga Nelson came up from
the Falls for visit.
Cnas. Hedlund and Lars Olson were
in Brainerd Wednesday.
Miss Ellen Rix of Little Falls
has been visiting friends at this place.
It is understood that she will teach
the fall term Of school IN Dist. 50.
One of our farmers had load of
grain threshed at Fl. Ripley last
Friday.
There was an enjoyable time at Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Hedlunds Sunday.
Several young people Of this place
attended the dance at Ft. Ripley
Saturday evening.
Thos. futile was a business visitor
At Little Falls Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Henri; Tuttle visited
at their daughters. Mrs. Samuel
Tough. Sunday.
Our Sunday school is in need of
a larger atsendan:e and we would
suggest that every body turn out next
Sunday.
TIE school met at Chas Hedlund s
place Monday evening to transact
business.