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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
CHRISTMAS PUBLIC
SCHOOLS EXERCIYE

The coming holiday exercises in the
public schools promise to be of un-
usual interest at least the teachers
and pupils of the various apartments,
are doing all in their power to make
them such. All are hard at work with
that object in view.
In accordance with the instruction
given them in circular letter by
perinteH1cl Gordy, that they should
devote at least part of the afternoon
of Friday, December %, to Literary
exercises appropriate to Christmas,
the teachers Immediately began the
preliminary steps in the matter Pro-
grams were arranged and those to par
tioipate in the exercises chosen and
assigned parts. In order that as many
as possible might share the honors of
the day and be permitted to "speak
in public" before parents and friends,
a large number of pupils, little and
big, were selected and their names
placed on the programs. In oonse-
quence the exercises in some of the de.
partments may, as necessity, be
lengthy. Each and every part or piece,
however, has been selected with great
| care, in order that only the most III
teresting and appropriate topics might
| be presented.
The interest the teachers manifest e
in the work of preparing for the oofI'
Ing event, was soon reflected in rne
faces Of the pupils. especially those IL
the lower grades. Catching the spirit
| Of enthusiasm of their instructors, It
little folks suddenly awak med TO rlt
fact that much depended upon them
that unless they didu't do what va
required of them, the holiday lit9ra'!
exercises would be the biggest kind 0
failure. SO they went to work wi5l
zeal and determination that plainl
revealed that they meant business.
They have been studying and prac
ticing their assignments nightly eve
since they were given them. There
fore the various exercises will be
gigantic success, even should no On
participate but the smaller members Q
the schools.
Parents and friends of the pupil
have been extended an invitation t
be present at the holiday entertain
ment, to listen to the exercises and in
spect the work of the pupils that will
be ON exhibition. 1t is hardly neces
sary to urge parents to accept the III
vitation extended them OIL tile part c
the teachers. They should go withou
any solicitation, as an encouragement
! to both teachers and pupils.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
THE MURDER WAS
A MAFIA PLOT

After a thorough investigation the
conclusion is drawn that the decapit-
ated victim of the most brutal murder
in the annals of the anthracite coal
region, whose headless body was found
in the lonely olump of brush above
Hickory Ridge on the morning of Nov
ember 9th, was the victim of the dread
Italian organization known as the Ma
fla
Up to this time the identity of the
murdered man has not been revealed,
although it is believed beyond doubt
that we're it not for fear, at least a
dozen Italian residents of Natalie and
Shamokin, could name the man, his
business and why the awful crime was
perpetrated.
A view OF the head proves conclus-
lively that the dead man was an IT.
allan. His curly, dark brown hair,
the peculiar features and the clothing
at once established the fact that he
was a native of Sunny Italy. Notwith-
standing these evidences, at least two
prominent Italians have endeavcred to
impress it upon the newspaper men
that the dead victim is an American.
They told precisely the same story
and both endeavored to crate the i'm
preston that the man was not an It
allan. A portion of the right ear OF
the victim had been sliced off some
years ago and the mutilstion was pro.
badly on- of the many that Italian
crooks or marked victims have of iden
tifying their enemies. 1t is firmly be
lieved that the dead man was killeC
by the Malta" a murderous organ
ization which has large membershi |
In this country.
II the murdered man was a strange,
In this section, he was probably in
duced under some business pretext &
visit his enemies at Natalie. He wa
met by two members OF the Mai
while on the way to the village and
bullet on the right side of the hea
sent him into another world. In orde
to cover up the identity of the murd
cred man and following Ievengefu
custom of the Malta. the head was sew
cred. carried to point near Mario
I Heights and hidden under pile c
: stones.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Way Down East.

Way Down East" Manager VIM. A.
Brady's much talked of production
which will be presented at the Opera
House on Friday, evening, December
Both has had unstinted and enthusias-
tic praise from the clergy, school teach
ers, women, and in fact from people
in every walk in life including thou
sands who are seldom seen inside of
the walls Of theatre.
The scenes are laid on a New Hamp-
shire farm, the play written by Lot
tie Blair Parker and elaborated by
Jos. r. Grismer.
The play deals with simple incidents
country life, the purity and sweet
ness Of which might run on forever
out for the shadow of a sin.
The story is worked out by actors
peculiarly fitted to portray the eccen-
tricities and quaint humor of New
England folk.
The production from a scenic stand
point will compare favorably With
any play presented in many years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Beware of Counterfeits.

DeWitt's is the only genuine WitcI
Hazel Salve, writes J. L. Tucker, oi
Centre, Ala. Il have used it in my
family for Piles, Cuts and Burns fo1
years and can recommend it to be the
best Salve on the market. Every fam.
lily should keep it, as it is an invalu-
able household remedy, aud should al
ways be kpet on hand for immediate
use " Mrs. Samuel Gage, of North
Bush, n. y, says: Il had fever sore
on my ankle for twelve years that the
doctors could not cure. All salves and
blood remedies proved worthless. |
could not walk for over two wears
Finally | was persuaded to try De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which has
completely cured me. 1t is a wonder.
fuI reliet " DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures without leaving scar.
Sold by Psules 6e Go.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Official Warning.

DR.. Benjamin Lee, secretary Of the
State Board of Health, has sent copies
of a resolution recently adopted by
the board broadcast through the State,
warning persons against the use of i'm
pure water during the present drought.
The resolution states that during
the drought and for three weeks fol-
lowing the next heavy rainfall disease
germs will luTk in all water that has
not been thoroughly filtered or boiled,
or both.
1t is hoped by members of the board
that the publicity which is being Civ
en- the resolutions will lead all persons
to exercise great care in the use of
water and thus prevent an outbreak of
disease. Many water companies
through the State are compelled to
pump water direct. giving no oppor-
tunlty for publication by sedimenta-
tion, and this affords opportunity for
germs to hold high carnival.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Stockholders Expect Dividends.

1t is a self-evident proposition that
the stockholders of bank expect the
they very reasonably expect The offic-
ers of the institution to get business.
In these days of keen competition it is
necessary to ask for business.
These few observations are true and
correct in every particular. Yet there
be bankers who seem to proceed upon
the assumption that they are in some
way lifted up above the ordinary Iavel
of business men and occupv place
peculiarly their own. They seem to
be moved of belief that there is
peculiar dignity that hedges them
about. That Is to say, some of them
do.
There are others who know and ap-
preoiate the fact that banker is but
a business man as other business men
are. They know that stockholders
everywhere expect dividends, tie big
ger the better. They know that the best
way 10 pay lat dlVldends Is 10 get Gus
toners, or patrons, or clients, rs they
prefer in the naming, and that the bes-
way 70 get them Is to ask for them.
The bankers who know their bush
ness, and want to do business and to
make some profit out OF their business
ask for business. We use this word
business" because we want to em-
Phasize, and make clear, the truth
that banker is not a darling of the
gods, but plain, ordinary business
man whose profits, like those of other
men in business, depend solely. .partic-
ulsrly and altogether upon the pat
ronsge of the public. And, to con-
tinue, the wise banker knows how to |
get business.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Shipping Christmas Presents

Those of our readers who intend
sending Christmas presents to distant
parts should do so at as early a date
as possible in order that the parcels
may arrive in due time There Is al
ways great rush during the holidays
and the express companies are taxed
to the extent and sometimes beyond
their abilities to handle the goods as
promptly as shippers expect. 1t is not
too early to forward them now, mark
ing them mot to be opened until
Christmas "
This early forwarding of Christmas
parcels insures their distribution in a
very much better manner than if they
are all handled during four or five
days prior to Christmas. Being better
distributed results in more careful
handling and vastly better delivery,
and avoids the keen disappointment
that arises from failure to receive on
Christmas Day, or prior to it, a pack
age that is known to be on the way.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
BOYS CHRISTMAS
RECEPTION

The members of the Thomas Beaver
BOYS Bible Glass, of the Y. NJ. G. A.
held their regular monthly reception
Tuesday night in Y NJ C. A. Hall. The
class, numbering nearly 200, were out
III tull force and also large number
OF persons who came to enjoy the oc-
oasion with them.
1t being the Christmas recention.
there wa more than usual interest, on
account of the treat that is provided
for the members of the class by the
Ladies' Auxiliary, consisting of box
of candy, which, of course, is always
enjoyed by the boys. Mr.. Laumaster.
the teacher of the class, presei ted each
member with a card, containing beauti-
full pressed flowers from the Holy
Land, which we're highly appreciated
by all.
Mrs. W. II. Andy and Mrs o. r.
Schilling were a committee on enter
tainme MT for this reception, and they
! provided a most excellent program for
| the pleasure and profit of those pres
ent. Aside from the gift feature of the
evening. the singing of the class was
greatly enjoyed by the audience. The
program follows:
Recitation .........." Harry ; Xmas"
( Helen Seidel.
| Piano SoIO cold Folks 4, T. Hnmeb
Mary Rogers.
Recitation n............' Merry Xmas"
William Schilling.
Recitation. ........." What Oan Do"
Katharine Whapham.
Song. g............"O Wonderful Day"
Ethel Foust
Recitati on. " g Today Merry Xmas"
Beatrice Pursel.
Recitation Me Want a Xmas Tree
Laura Wintersteen.
Song g..,............" Rock Bye"
-.................."B Bob-t Link -
Thelma Dieffenbachor.
Recitation. My Dolly
............. Kathleen MiCarty"
Louise Reynolds
Song .." Good Bye Little Girl"
......... ............"B "Blue Bells
Mary Miles.
Recitation. ....." Buds Fairy Tale
Florence Trumbower
Song ....." Many Little Children"
Regina English
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Kissing From His Home.

Mystery, deeper than ever, sur
rounds the disappearance of Charles
Johnson, of Catawissa, over whom no
great apprehension was felt until Sat
urday when a search was instituted,
but who has not been seen by his fam
iIy since Friday when he left his hcme
to go to Bloomsbury to see DR.. !. 5.
John as we'll as his brothers at the
Normal. Since that time, although
search has been made in all directions
and telegrsms and telephone messages
have been resorted to, not a trace of
him can be found.
A sufferer from stomach trouble, OF
which he has been a victim for more
than a year, he went to Bloomsbury to
consult DR.. John regarding it, having
been compelled to quit work for the
day because Of it. He was at the office
OF DR.. John aU 12 80 o'clock Friday
ls5 saac,ed rucb danrassed in snirits
Il WAS known that he intended cross
ing the 2. 81 R. Railroad bridge at
Rupert and by some 1t Is feared that
he fell through, but the family have
come to the conclusion that in his
sickness, which took a melancholy
turn. he has wandered aimIessly off =,
where they haven't auy idea. They
have communicated with all their reIa-
tIves but he has not turned up there.
When he left home he said to his wife
that he would soon be home and would
take care of the children so that she
could go to bloomsbury TO do some
shopping.
He was employed by the Philadel-
phis aud Reading Railroad in the
round house at Catawissa aud several
years ago while at work he received a
severe blow In the ribs which has Civ
en- him great trouble at times.
He was man who idolized his fam-
lily and was never away from them
when he could be home. His family
are distracted over his disappearance.
His wife before her marriage was
Miss Hattie Grimes. daughter of the
late II. r. Grimes, Of Oatawissa
johnson is man of about $50 pounds
in weight; is FIVE feet FIVE inches 10
heiQhth; has fiery red hair, red face
and blue eyes. When he left home he
was dressed in black suit, black der
by. blue overcoat. Upon his person
when he left home was s6l, although
that was not at all unusual as he fre
quently had large amounts on his per
son.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
THE ICE ROAD
GOOD AS A Pike

Travel across the river on Saturday
and Sunday was the largest in long
time. The condition of the ice brought
many people to Danvil le from the
Northumberland county side, who had
not favored the town with their pres
ence for good while THE drive
way compares favorabIy with a first
class pike road, - is the way farmer
expressed himself concerning the pres
ent bridge over a hitherto difficult
stream to cross.
Crossing was pleasure and devoid
OF any danger, either to pedestrians or
vehicles on Saturday. Farmers with
heavily loaded wagons could cross on
trot or gallop as they pleased. Eggs
could have been hauled over lying
loosely in a wagon box, without dang
er Of cracking a shell. As a result of
this excellent roadway there were more
| farmers from the South side at the
curb stone market Saturday, than have
ventured over this winter. And they
brought lots of produce along with
them and took home many purchases
that they made III the different stores
while here.
South Danville people. too, were not
CONSPICUOUS by their absence by any
| means. They came across in large
numbers to buy household and Christ
mas supplies, and see TO what extent
if any, Danville had changed since they
were here last. These people and al
others interested in crossing the rive
are hoping that no breakup will occu
holidays.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Christmas Bt First Baptist.

At the First Baptist church the ser.
vice on Christmas evening at z &c
| O'Clock is to be in charge of the Sun.
day School. Preparations on large
scale have been in progress for some
weeks past, and the service promises
to be the best ever held in that church.
Pantomime movements by Delsarte
classes will accompany the reoitations.
For this feature of the service special
costumes have been made. The pro-
gram, which is entitled, Day of
Peace" is as follows:
Opening Chorus In the Light
Observation-Disclosures. of the Stars"
Chorus ......"S shepherds Awake"
Sunday School
Recitation A Dollars Worth of Fun"
Three Boys
Chorus .........."M "Mortals Awake"
Sunday School.
Address. ...............by by the Pastor.
Chorus. Awake and Joyfully Sing"
Sunday School.
Recitation and Drill ll..............
Eleven Young Ladies
Chorus Through the Star-lit Air"
Sunday School,
Reading ................ by a Scholar
Chorus. ............" "Over the Village"
Sunday School.
Doll Exercise and Drill ..........
Primary Department
Chorus. s........."O Wonderful Day"
Sunday School
Exercise e........." Star on the Gross"
Ten Girls.
Jhorus Ring Out the Tidings"
Sunday School.
Jlosing Chorus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
THE Glorious Light ia Fading"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
FERRY BOAT
WOULDN'T MOVE

The ferry boat which long did SER
vice as a transport across the river. Is
still anchored in the Ice about 300 feet
from the South side shore, where 1t
has been ever since the water froze
over. Present indications are that
il will likely stay there for some time
GO come, unless other and greater pow
er is introduced to haul il from its
mooring than that already tried. Mon
day afternoon al attempt was made
20 draw the boat from its icy bed and
thence TO shore. with view OF stor-
ing it in a place of safety for the wint-
er Bot the method adopted TO do the
work was not success.
After cutting the ice away from
around the boat and releasing it from
its strong fetters, windlass aud set
OF double tackle blocks we're gotten in
shape with the intention of pulling
the water soaked barge TO shore with
out the slightest difficulty. The boat
fooled them 1t refused TO move an
inch, apparently.
The windlass occupied a position
just on the opposite side OF the road
leading from the river TO the top of
the bank. Consequently the inch and
a half rope extending back from tile
windlass TO the tackle blocks. crossed
the road and blocked traffic. The
blocks we're anchored to a pole by a
was ready for business several men
grasped the crsnks which manipulated
the windlass, aud began TO spin them.
TJsT ISJ I'D. ossSaSio iIsiIa9 ssf5e5t tlbSs, IS,
the cranks turned less rapidly. Some.
thing was pulling bsck-pulling hard,
too. The first gang of men were re.
lieved by another. They soon became
weary and turned the grinding busi
ness over to fresh crew. Still the
boat didn't move. The rope snapped
aud cracked like whip. the men at
the windlssl putfed aud groaned and
those out on the ice with prizes, trying
to coax the boat to go at least a lit e
bit, he'yed and pushed with a VEN
gesnoe. But all efforts were in vain.
Then to make matters worse for the
unfortunate boat haulers the drivers
of vehicles, whose teams ware grouped
together on the South side Of the rope
and extending half way across the riv.
or on the North side. began to shout
unpleasant things into the ears Of the
workmen. Some Of them had been held
up for abou l5 minutes and they want.
ed to move on. They finally became
very determined IN their demands for
an opening for their teams, and 10 Is
doubtful what would have happened
had not the great strain on the wire
cable caused it to break and remove
the barrier. An examination OF the
boat showed il had resisted all efforts
and hadn't moved an inch. Then came
debate as to what move to make
next
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Pender.

The Pender performance does not
consist of Magic alone, it is varied
entertainment with novelties galore.
Vaudeville Fpecialties, greatest ven.
triloquial act in the world, Miss Edythe
Champlain premier danseuse who last
season was one of the features with
Klaw 81 Erlanger's mammoth produc-
tion Of Mother Goose at New Amster-
dam Theatre, N. Y, for 90 weeks
You'll get your moneys worth at the
Pender show. Pender and his excel
lent Company will be tho special
Christmas attraction at the Opera
House, Monday. matinee and night.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Torture of A Preacher.

The story of the torture cf Rev. o.
D. Moore, pastor of the Bapti-t church,
of Harpersville, n. Y, will interest
you. He says: . | suffered agonies, be-
cause of persistent cough, resulting
from the grip. had ITO sleep sitting
up in bed. | Iitried many remedies.
W irhout relief, until took Tr King
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs aud Colds, which ent rely cur
ed my cough, and saved me from con-
sumption. y A grand cure diseas-
ed conditions of Throat and Lungs.
PAsules & Co., druggists; price SOC
and Sl.0O, guaranteed. Trial bottle
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Wrap Packages Securely.

The railway mail clerks request tina,
newspapers call the attention Of their
readers to the Importance o, putting
up Christmas presents in secure pack
ages Numbers of them. they say, be-
come loose before they reach their dss.
tination, causing the CLERKS a great
deal of unnecessary labor, besides hav-
Ing the package arrive unsightly sn d
sftsn In damaged condition.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Injured at Berwick.

Amos Shenk of East DanvilIe, an
employe of the American Car and
Foundry Company, Berwick, met with
an accident on Friday that re .ulted in
crushing the middle finger of the rig ht
hand
Shenk was manipulating ii e sill Of
a crane when tAe accident occurred.
He came to his home in East Danville
and DR.. Wintersteen was called to
dress the wound. 1t was not necessary
to amputate the finger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Furious Fighting.

" For seven years, writes Geo. W..
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, II had a
bitter brattle, with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but att asst / won,
and cured my diseases, by the use of
Electric Bitters. l unhesltatingly re-
commend them to all. and don't in
tend in the future to be without them
in the house. They are certainly a
wonderful medicine, to have cured
such bad case as mine" Sold, un-
der guarantee to do the same for you,
by Paules & Co., druggists, at SOC a
bottle. Try them today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
In r1ad Chase.

Millions rush in made chase after
health, from one extreme of flddis
to another, when, if they would only
eat good food, and keep their bowel
regular with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, their troubles would all pass
away. Propmt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach trouble CSC at
Paules 81 Cos. drug store guaranteed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Grip Prevalent.

A prominent physician OF the State
says that the grippe il largely prevail
ent at the present time. IL is a disease
that has it's peculiarities. this year its
Tavages being confined to the throat
aud head, while last winter it attack.
cd the stomach and was attended by
dysentery. He recommends that the
stricken keep within doors aud iu.
dulRe In absoluta rest
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
A Snowy December

With two weeks of December remain.
ing, the snow fall so far has exceeded
the D cember precipations for more
than score of years if not longer,
There is nothing in official records to
show an equal in the downfall of snow
since December 5th. - There were
seven days on which snow # and the
total fall was Is. 2 inches.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Other Clubs Should Act.

The DanviIle Rod and Gun Club
isn't waiting for the Pennsylvania
Legislature to stock Montour county
with quail and other game birds. The
club will purchase twenty or
thirty dozens Of Western quail and
turn them Loose on its own account.
II every town Of thersize OF Dauville
had such club there would be good
shooting and fishing in Pennsylvania
or the next oontury. Philadelphia
Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
A new discovery for all Oou CHS, Colds.

new discovery for all Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whooping Cough, etc.. is Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. 1t
cots phlegm, draws out the infiamma-
ton, cures all coughs, strengthens the
lungs and bronchial tubes and assists
in expelllng cold from the system by
gently moving the bowels. Pleasant
to take and contains no opiates. 1t is
the ohildren's friend. Sold by Paules
8 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
A Fearful Fate.

1t is fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of Pi es. | can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson,
of Masonville, Ia, THAT for Blind,
Bleeding. Iatching and Protruding
Piles, Bucklens Arnica Salve, is the
best cure made Also best for Cuts,
burns and injuries. 25c at Paules &
Co., druggists.