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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
GEORGE WASHINGTON
SOCIAL

The lecture room of St. Paul's VI.
f. church Friday was the scene of
a very interesting event known as a
George Washington Social, which was
held under the auspices Of the Epworth
League. The program consisted Of
music, recitatious, guessing and name
contests.
A feature of the evening was the
presentation of a report by the women
of the church who undertook and sue
ceeded i'll raising one thousand dollars
tor church improvements.
The report was followed with appro-
pirate remarks by Rev. Harry Curtin
Harman, thanking the women for their
earnest and practical work, which con-
tributed so largely toward paying off
the expenses of remodeling the church.
The report was preceded by a piano
solo by Miss Books and Miss Cousa1t.
The PASTORS remarks were followed by
a vocal solo by Miss Madge Sanders.
The question contest, " consisted of
furnishing the proper answers to ques.
tions asked on George Washington :
life 1t afforded a great deal of en-
tertainment.
Nelson Woods gave a violin solo,
which was followed with a recitation
by three little children Paul Foster.
Anna Shultz, and Louisa Reynolds.
Another contest consisted of seeing
how many names one could form out
of the lettors making up the name of
Washington. This was called name
contest. -
The Boys quartette of the Y. NJ. c..
\. rendered a selection which was fol
lowed by duet by Mrs. Lew Woods
and her daughter Martha.
At the close of the program refresh
ments were served.
The lecture room looked very pretty
under profuse decoration of flags
appropriate to the event
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
TWENTY.NINTH
ANNIVERSARY

Rev. DIR. NJ. L. Shindel, who has
been i'll for a week past was unable
Sunday to occupy his pulpit, al,
though he is fairly on the road to re.
covery. Sunday was the twenty
ninth anniversary Of DR.. Shindel's ;
pastorate of Pine street Lutheran
church and it was matter of much
regret to DR.. Shindel, that he was not
able to preach, as it is the first an
niversary sermon that he has been OBJ
liged to omit since he came to Dan
vile.
DR.. Shindel came to this city from
Selinsgrove. His long continued past.
oyate is sufficient to indicate the high
appreciation in which his services are
held as pastor.
a number of the congregation Sat,
urday III honor of the anniversary pre-
sented DR.. and Mrs. Shindel with a
very handsome couch and several other
useful articles, which reflected very
eloquently the general esteem in
which both are held.
General Secretary of the Y. NJ. G.
A, W. ID. Laumaster occupied the
pulpit at Pine street Lutheran church
Sunday morning Rev. G. d. Lercl
OF Mausdale Reformed church, preach.
ed in the evening
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
THE WATER
COMMISSIONERS

The Water Commissioners held reg
ular meeting Monday afternoon.
The entire board was present, consist
ing of II. L. Gross, Edward German,
and Andrew Schatz Harry Ellenbog-
en-, Borough Treasurer, and P. J.
Keefer, Superintendent of the Water
Works, were also present.
The subject of coal for the ensuing
year was discussed at length. The
Water Commissioners are confident
that they have effected great saving
for the borough by the use of river
coal.
While buckwheat coal, the kind form
erly used at the water works, during
last summer and winter was quoted at
50. % per ton and much of the time
could not be had at any price, the
water works were kept running on
river coal, which was purchased as low
as 81 05 per ton, while at no time was
it higher than 81. per ton.
1t was a question with the Commits
sioners when they adopted the use of
river coal whether it would produce
the same heat as buckwheat coal or in
other words whether ton of the river
article would last as long as tho same
quantity Of freshly mined buckwheat
coal. After an experiment of nine
months the Water Commissioners are
convinced that river coal will 90 just
as far as any other kind, or # there is
any difference at all it is in favor Of
river coal. Since last June $50 tons
have been purchased, which it was
estimated, would last until March 1st.
The Water Commissioners yesterday
were agreeably surprised to find enough
river coal on hand to last until April
1st. 1t was estimated that the Bor-
ough has saved at least $500 through
the use of river coal.
On motion of Mr.. German it was
decided to recommend that Council
instruct the Borough Treasurer to buy
in two thousand dollars worth of
water bonds, which are offered for
sale by the banks at the presen9 time.
This measure will result in saving
considerable item for the borough in
the way of interest and other eX-
penses.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
The Skeln Mil Started Up.

The skelp nill of the Reading Iron
Works started up Monday morning.
All the departments are now in op-
Grafton and the big plant presents a
buster appearance than for some
months past.
No sooner did the work get started
up Monday morning than high water
threatened to cause trouble. The fif-
teen foot flood on the river caused the
water to back up Mahoning Creek un-
til the flood came dangerously near the
limit which makes work impossible in
the mill. The creek hung stationary
during the entire day and although a
good deal OF water accumulated in the
wheel pits which caused the big and
rapidly revolving wheels to throw a
constant stream of spray into the all
work went on without any serious in
convenience.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Milk Wagon in a Runaway.

\ ripple of excitement was caused
i'll the vicinity of Bloom and Ferry
streets Tuesday morning by a run
away. Two horses attached TO a milk
wagon belonging to Robert Farms
worth, Valley township, were left
standing near the residence of Rev.
NJ. l. O'Reilly, Ferry street, while
the driver was at some distance away
serving customers.
The horses were tied TO a weight,
which previously had always suificed
to hold them. Tuesday, however,
one of the horses was especially res
tive and taking fright led the other
horse off in a dashing runaway, drag
ging the weight with them. Out Ferry
street and across Bloom street they
flew like the wind.
Near Lower Mulberry street the
runaways found themselves confronted
with a telegraph pole. The horses
tried to avoid il but unfortunately
passed on opposite sides, which brought
the pole up between them and com.
PEELED them to stop.
But for this accident there would
no doubt have been great wreck
with plenty of spilled milk. As it wa:
nothing about the wagon nor harnes,
| was broken.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Workmen Will Approye of il,

Among the improvements in the bor-
ough contemplated by Council for the
coming summer is one which will be
most highly appreciated by a large
number of employees at the Reading
Iron Works.
The plan is in doing away with the
ca.al bridges to remove one of the
divisions of the Mill street bridge us
ed as a sidewalk to Mahoning Greek
at the foot of Chestnut street. Those
employed at the works residing on
West Mahoning and West Market
streets except at times of very low
water are Obliged to walk around by
Mill street.
The short cut afforded by the bridge
will be a wonderful convenience to
the tired workmon desirous of getting
home as quickly as possible after a
hard days work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Arraigned Before Justice.

Chief Mincemoyer has opened war
on the unruly boys Of the town who
annoy property owners and make them
selves Objectionable generally.
Yesterday afternoon he caused the
arrest of Roy Robinson and William
Rudy. who have been annoying people
in the vicinity of the d. L. q W. sta
tion. They were arraigned before
Justice. of the Peace Baro last even
ing. According to the testimony they
had been guilty of different kinds of
bad conduct, among which was spit
ting on windows and throwing dirt
over pavements and door steps.
The Justice omitted the fine but
mulcted the defendants in the costs,
in addition to which he gave them a
severe reprimand.
Chief Mincemoyer now has his eye
on some other offenders guilty OF
similar conduct, who prove great an,
noyance in the vicinity OF the Opera
! House.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Meeting of Lincoln Literary Society.

At the meeting of the Lincoln Lit
erary Society held Friday afternoon
the following program was rendered:
Recitation-"The removal, Miss
Mary Hooley.
Defamation Patrick Henri
Speech, Mr.. Raver.
Esssy-Feeding her birds, Miss
Bessie Hooley.
Debate :-Question-" Resolved, That
the laborer has contributed more to
the industrial advancement of the u
S. than the capitalist. =
Affirmative, Mr.. Hooley, Mr.. Schoch,
Mr.. Dreifuss.
Negative, Mr.. Harrington. Mr.. We'll
liver, Mr. Walter Pegg.
The decision rendered was in favor
of the negative.
Declamation-The slave of Boston.
Mr.. McCaffrey.
Reading-There'll be room in heav-
Ell, Miss Peyton.
The following officers for the ensu-
ing term were elected:
President. Miss Cousart; Vice Pre-
sident, Mr.. Hooley; Secretary, Miss
Harpel; Assistant, Miss Zeth ;Treasur-
er, Mr.. Pegg Chorister, Miss Bessie
Hooley Assistant, Miss Jenkins; Mar
shall, Mr.. Welliver; Assistant, Mr.
Amesbury Attorney, Mr.. Edmondson ;
Reporter, Miss Cromwell.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Death of Mrs, F. j. Rifel.

Deadly pneumonia claimed another
victim Friday making the third in
two days. The last to succumb to the
disease was Margaret, wife of Francis
J. Riffel, of Riverside, who died at
II 80 O'Clock Friday afternoon.
The deceased was i'll only few
days On last Saturday she was in
Danville. She was then in good health
and nothing was further from the
thoughts of the family than that in
less than week she would be claimed
by death.
Mrs. Riffel was sixty-five years of
age. She was most highly esteemed
and will be keenly missed not only by
the immediate family, but also by
many others throughout the commun-
ity. She is survived by the following
sons and daughters: Anna MRS. Ed
ward Arnold) of Harrisburg; John
and Challes of South Danville; Miss
Ellen of Philadelphia Arthur E, of
Corning, n. Y, and Misses Minerva
and Blanche, who reside at home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Death of Mrs. Morgan.

Margaret Bassett- Morgan, wife OF
Elliott r. Morgan, whose illness was
noted i'll these columns, departed this
life Tuesday morning. The home of
the deceased was i'll Kingston, but
during the latter part of her illness
she was staying with her sisters, the
Misses Bassett, III this city. 1t WAS
here that death occurred at S:l5
O'Clock Tuesday morning.
On Monday Mrs. Morgan's condition
seemed much improved. Her SON, who
had beon called to his mothers bed
side, returned to Wheeling. W. Va,
and her two daughters also returned
home. Tuesday morning she seemed
decidedly better, but it seemed to be
only forerunner of the end. Without
any sign of approaching dissolution
she passed away, the very suddenness
adding greatly to the shock.
In addition to her husband the dc,
ceased is survived by one son, Charles
Morgan, of Wheeling, W. Va, and
two daughters, the Misses Lucy and
Ruth Morgan of Kingston.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05

Farmers in the vicinity Of Bear Gap
are much excited over the find of n
two and a half foot vein Of the finest
kind Of iron ore on farmer Michael
Hornberger's farm about two miles
above Bear Gap The ore was first
discovered by John Bowman, son-In-
law of Mr.. Hornberger, IN a little
brook. He noticed a eculiarly color
ed stone and upon picking it ap found
il to be very heavy. \ quantity Of the
ore was taken out and shipped 70 Phila-
delphia for the purpose Of having it
analyzed with the result that the ex-
pert 10 whom il was sent reported ir
to he eighty per cent. pure magnetic
iron ore. the very best quality used In
the manufacturing Of steel aud that it
j. equal in quality TO the Michigan
ore.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
RAILROAD
TUNNEL KILN

Charles Francis Of CoHeyvilIe, Kan.
arrived in this city yesterday and was
the guest last night Of Mail Carrier
Arthur Freeze, Water street Mr.
Francis is director in the Cofev-
willie Vitrified Brick and Tile Com
pany, which last year manufactured
sixty million Of brick.
Mr.. Francis visit here possesses an
especial interest 20 our citizens. as his
trip east l. made In the interest 0f the
Brice Patent Railroad Tunnel Kiln.
an entirely new device for burniur
brick, which the PhiladeIphiau- who
are about entering upon the vitrifed
brick project contemplate installing
here.
1t is no doubt a great thing and viii
entirely revolutiOuize tho mauufaetur.
of brick, rs il j. based upon an entire
ly new system Of kiln pr~tice. elm
mating methods of drying before
burning
In the first place the new kiln j. lu
tunnel form. the brick being burned
directly on ire-proof cars, which con-
vey the material through the tunnel
between a double line of furnaces con-
! tinuously in operation.
The drying and water smoking Is
| accomplished in the entrance chamber
and before the furnace proper j. reach
ed. As two cars of green material en-
ter the tunnel NJ one end two cars Of
finished product emerge from the 9TH
er end. At the entrance the tempera-
ture Is carried at about 200 degrees.
Fahrenheit; at tine opposite end il i
about 500 degrees; through the middle
of the tunnel the maximum tempera-
ture is maintained.
Under the old system il requires at
least two weeks for the burning and
cooling of a kiln of brick, 70 say moth
ing of the labor involved in piling the
brick and removing them from the
kiln, which must be done BY hand
Altogether the burning of kiln which
may contain from 100, 600 TO 20O. 900
brick, requires little less than MONTH
In the Brice Patent Railroad Tunnel
Kiln common brick are burned in Is
hours; pressed brick, in "a hours vitri-
fed or paving brick, in 36 hours- The
tunnel will produce 5OO,O brick in
20 working days. In addition it j.
claimed for the tunnel that il will ef-
feet saving of 50 per cent. IN fuel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Fnnnral Of Mrs. Gran.

The remains Of Mrs. f. @. Grau,
whose death occurred at Scranton Sat
urday last, arrived in this city on the
II A d. l.. & W. train Tuesday. In
terment took place in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
The remains were accompanied to
this city by f. G. Graa, husband, Mr..
and Mrs. +. W. Grau, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Glover. Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel
Gordon, Mrs. Edward Linker, son Roy
and daughter Pearl all of Scranton
Mrs. Tillie Afford of Philadelphia,
sister of Mr.. Grau, and Levi Ressler OF
Tower City, brother of the deceased.
The services at the grave were con
Quoted by Rev. G. W. Raver of this
city. Tie pail bearers were: S. A.
Mccoy, Capt. j. H. Johnson, Charles
Pusey and E. S. Miller.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
The Purim Ball

The Purim ball, which takes place
next Tuesday evening at Armory Hall
promises to be one of the most success
full social events which has been given
for many years The Opera House
orchestra under the capable leadership
of Mr.. Herbert Wyle will render sew
eral selections prior to the dance, thus
affording an opportunity to those who
do not participate in the terpsichoreau
festivities, to enjoy an excellent con-
cert.
The committee on decorations will
make the large hall most inviting
ballroom, ana the rcfreshmeut com
mittee report that an excellent menu
of goOdly things will b1 served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
What Miners Expect.

The hopes and expectations Of thous-
ands of miners in the anthracite field
are centered ON the findings of the coal
commission, which are expected in =
short time. One Of the Mine Leaders
recently said:
THE men are expecting a straight
10 to - per cent. advance, at least.
Some of them think we will get an
eight hour day and also the weighing
of coal | believe myself thar the
commission will recommend the
weighing of coal, A. il l. one of the
laws of the state, although never en-
forced because there is no penalty at-
tached to its enforcement.
THE question of an eight or a nine
hour day is also being discussed by
the miners and there is much specula-
tion as TO what the commissioners viii
| recommend The miners, a. rule.
would prefer an eight-hOur day and
the weighing of the coal and DO per
cent. advance. All expect something
substantial in the way Of an advance,
and if they don't get it there viii b.
much disappointment.
Many Of the men are already hsur-
ing and speculating on the bonus they
are to receive on the commission :
findings. It was agreed when the men
returned TO work that any advance the
commission would decree in their
favor was to date from November ..
1902. Ii is now about four months
since that date and if the miners ct
II per cent. straight they will receive
bonus Of from s25 TO $50 each. &c
cording to the amount of wages earn
| aI
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
The Mad Dog Scare.

The mad dog scare, it seems. VIII
not down. \ fresh outbreak occurred
yesterday in Cooper township
During the afternoon = dog belong
ing TO Henry Reich, tenant on the farm
of Prothonotary Thomas G.. Vincent,
went mad A. Is customary with dogs
afflicted with rabies the animal Inn
mediately started Oft ON a tramp
In due time he appeared on the farm
of Melvin Shultz where De biz two
other dogs The symptoms of rabies
were most pronounced and the pres
euce of the mad dog caused the great
est kind Of terror about the farm. For
tunately. however. he was shot before
he escaped.
Whether any other dogs besides NJ.
Shultz's were bitten 4 not known. al
though 10 j. very likely that such was
the case. Mr.. Shultz viii Kill his two
! dogs, which were bitten
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Funeral Of Miss Bennett,

The funeral of Miss Ella NJ. Ben
nett, which took place from Trinity
NJ. f. church Monday at 10 a. M,
was very largely attended. The SER
vices at the church were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. n. +. Oleayer. The
interment took place in the cemetery
at Hendrickson' church, where Rev.
CleaYer was joined by the Rev. NJ. O..
illegal of Washingtonville, who as
sisted in the services at the grave.
Tho flowers were very beautiful,
comprising a pillow from Miss Alice
Bennett, sister of the deceased, and
offerings from the Epworth League,
the Ladies Aid Society and from in
dividual friends.
The pail bearers were: David Glib.
son, S. f. Ricketts,, John Hughes and
/ John EvaTtt.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Jnsenh Browns Funeral.

Joseph, the nine-year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Simon Brown, Ferry street,
who died on Monday was laid to rest
in St. Joseph's cemetery yesterday
afternoon. Services we're held in st.
Josephs Catholic Church at p. m, i,
Rev. Father O'Reilly officiating. The
flowers were most beautiful
The deceased was carried to his last
resting place by six boyhood oompan-
ions: William Fallon, Michael Red.
ding, Harry Hooley, Lawrence Con.
nelly, Joseph Gill and Thomas Nc,
Dermott Harold DouRherty carried
the flowers,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
After Illegal Voters.

The coal corporations and the farm
ers in the northeastern part Of Schuyl-
kill county are after the fellows who
vote without paying taxes. The form
or claim that the burden of the cOun-
tvs expense falls on them and they
are decided in their stand that those
who don't pay shant vote.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
A Critical Case

Mrs. John Gulick. Church street .lo
for Philadelphia, Saturday to spend
some time with her daughter Mrs
Grant Rockefeller, whose cight-year-
old daughter, Stella, Is to be- operated
upon for the removal of a tumor grow
ing on the brain. The case is a very
serious one and the result is much in
doubt,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Why front Are Scarce,

1t is said that in spite of the const
ant replenishing of the streams of
of Pennsylvania with food fish from
the hatcheries the fish are becoming
more scarce. That is TO say, those who
only fish according to law find them
scarce because those who fish contrary
to law catch all the fish.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
The New School Law.

Copies of tie proposed new school
law are being sent out. The law pro-
vides that 10 district hereafter receive
a State appropriation unless the amount
of money raised from local taxation
shall at least equal the amount paid
by the State. Some opposition to the
act has manifested itself, but it is
believed that it will be passed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
OLD OFFICERS
REELECTED

1904 organized Monday night. II the
first meeting may be taken as crlter'
ion the new council will be a very
harmonious body, as the members IL
most things seemed to be Of one mlnd
Monday night Not only were the PresI'
dent and clerk of Council reelected
but also the Chief of Police, assistant
and all the officers who served last
year.
The old Council convened at s
O'Clock with the following members
in their places: Vastine, Dougherty
Patton, Davis, Gibson and Lloyd.
4 communication was read from
George West, Superintendent of the
Standard Electric Light Company in
reply to one from Council calling his
attention to the number of lights out,
in which Mr.. West stated that he
would give the matter his personal at
tention in order that justice might be
done the borough.
On motion the communication was
referred to the Committee on Light.
The bills, which in the absence of a
quorum on February Goth were order
ed paid by the Finance Committee,
were Monday approved, after which
the old council adjourned.
The new council then convened.
The places of the retiring members
were filled by the following members
elected at the last election, to whom
the oath of their Office had previously
been administered by Chief Burgess
Pursel: George Reifsnyder, First
Ward Grant Fenstermacher, Second
Ward; J. H. Goeser, Third Ward +;
David Gibson, Fourth Ward.
The new Council was called to ord
er by Mr.. Dougherty.
Mr.. Vastine was chosen temporary
president and Harry Patton temporary
secretary.
Mr.. Dougherty nominated Mr.. Vast
inc as permanent President. He was
elected by acclamation, there being
but one dissenting vote, that of Mr..
Lloyd.
Mr.. Dougherty nominated Harry
Patton as permanent secretary and he
was unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr.. Dougherty it was
ordered that the salary of tho officers
and all the employees of the borough
remain the same as last year.
The remarkable unanimlty which
characterized the proceedings thus far
was quite a revelation to the new
members who had heard many stories
of dissension and conflict in council.
Mr.. Davis moved that all the otfic-
ers who served the borough last year
be reelected. The motion was second
ed by Mr. Montgomery.
Mr.. Reifsnyder called halt. He did
not approve of this way of Jumping
things. There was an abundance OF
time, he said. He advocated taking
up one office at a time, so as to afford
an opportunity of naming new can
didates.
Mr.. Davis then withdrew his mo-
tion and the following officers were
nominated and without any opposi-
tion elected:
Borough Treasurer, Harry Ellenbog
en- Street Commissioner and market
master, H B. Deem Chiefof-P Police,
J. G. Minccmoyer Assistant, ]. G.
Voris; Borough solicitor, E. S. Gear
hart; Borough Surveyor, G. ". West.
The voting proceeded by acclama-
tion and the election was unanimous
with the exception of the Chief-of-
Police, in which Mr.. Lloyd voted
mo"
On motion it was decided that the
meetings for the ensuing year remain
the same as last-The first and the
third Friday night of each month.
The hour of couyening was fixed at s
O'Clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
Licensed to Wed.

A license to marry was issued at the
Frothonotary' office yesterday to J..
A. Cooke of Rushtown and Miss
Orpha Gibrette of Reedsville.
A marriage license yesterday was
issued also to Allen Wertman of
Limestoneville and Miss Ida N. Con-
rad of Exchange.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-05
To Exempt Veterans from Tax.

Representative Palmer, of Schuyl-
kill. has introduced bill in the Leg
islature exempting all soldiers and
sailors of the OWL War from paying
tax, either poll or personal