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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Leaving off Stamps.

The new postal law. which makes ii
lawful to accept for transmission in
the mails quantities of not less than
1000 identical pieces of third or fourth
class matter without postage stamps
affixed, provided that the rate for each
piece has been prepaid, may go into
effect this month.
The Post Office Department at Wash
ington is now preparing the circulars
of information to be sent throughout
the country, and when the law goes
into effect it will do away with a
great number of clerks.
Heretofore all third and fourth class
mail matter when sent out had to have
the proper postage on each article. By
the new law the postmaster can accept
any amount over 1000 pieces, average
them by the number of pieces to the
pound. accept the amount required to
post the whole invoice and then for
ward them to their proper destination.
This means great saving in clerk
hire to the shipper, a reduction in the
amount of stamps now being engraved
for the department. and also reduo-
tion of clerks in the Post Office De-
partment.
The opinion of the largest advertis-
ing matter distributors in this coun-
try was first asked for by the Post
Office Department, and it met with
most instant approval, and the law
will go into effect as soon as possible
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Fell From Passenger Train.

Wahl Burkholder, aged 80 years of
Harrisburg died in the baggage room
at the Pennsylvania Railroad station.
Sunbury, early Saturday morning,
due to injuries received from falling
from passenger train while riding
from Harrisburg to Sunbury.
Burkholder's body was found by the
track walker near Miller,burg and was
brought to Sunbury on the Buffalo
Flyer. When found the injured man
was unconscious but life still existed.
Word was sent to DR.. Graham, the
company physician, who was waiting
at the station upon the arrival Of the
train. When carried 10 the baggage
room DR.. Graham made an examina-
tion and found that Burk kholder's SIX ull
had been badly fractured and there
was no hope for the unfortunate man.
Hardly had DR.. Graham completed his
examination when the man breathed
his last and instead of the hospital he
was taken to E. 8. Weimer's undertak.
ing parlors.
Saturday morning it was learned
that Burkholder resided on Cumber.
land street. Harrisburg. and was en-
ployed as clerk at tho Harrisburg
roundhouse. Just how the accident
occurred is not known.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
The Location of the rlarket.

The curbstone market question is one
that soon will claim the attention of
Council, it is expected. And the de.
cision as to Just where the market will
be held will probably not be reached
without considerable DEBATE as it is
understood that some councilmen be-
lieve the market should be on the paw
ed street while others do not favor
having it again on the main business
thoroughfare of the city.
The completion of the Mill street
paving job and the outlook for the
street being opened soon have given
rise to general discussion Of the situa-
tion. 1t is argued that with the mark
ct on Mahoping street cold, wet or
snowy weather will be hard for the
farmers who sell their produce here.
1t is also pointed out that as rule
where there are paved streets in a
place the market is held on them since
the cleasling up where the vans or
stands stood can be accomplished much
more easily ON paved than OIL an un.
paved street. How Council will treat
this matter is the subject of consider
able speculation.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Same Old Story.

We are told with great frankness and
with positiveness that turkeys are
scarce and will be too high priced
Thursday week for the average
pocketbook, and that the noble Am
erican bird will be missing from the
bill of fare in many homes. where it
used to figure prominently. We were
told about the same story last year at
the corresponding time as to the cause
of scarcity, but at the last moment
turkeys were cheap and plentiful. The
keen producer had overreached him
self. He had to dump his stock at
last. Perhaps it will be so this year.
One would suppose that good prices
and scarcity one year would produce
good supply the next year. But it is
alleged that the prices year ago, just
that farmers sacrificed their hen tur-
keys, young and old, and consequent
ly had such small f1ocks in the spring
that they were unable to raise many
young. However,as an exchange says,
the turkey is bird that manages to
meet what is required of him. Scarcity
and high prices are often threatened.
but he always comes smoking to the
board. proud and beautiful, supreme
among all the birds of the air. un-
paragoned, ineffable. on Thanksgiv ing
dow
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
SAVED YOUNG
LADY'S LIFE

The following from the Shamokin
News will be of great interest to Dan
vile people. Edward Treas, who prov
ed himself hero, is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Treas, Northumberland
street. He but recently went to Sha-
mokin where he is employed by Grocer
John Tooley.
lone of the most thrilling rescues
ever attempted in Shamokin took place
Saturday evening, when Edward Treas,
the efficient young clerk in the store
of J. F. Tooley & Company, proved
himself hero by saving the life of a
young lady who was about to walk to
her death beneath the wheels of an ap-
preaching train.
After closing up the store about 10
on Saturday evening, Mr.. Treas, Ed
ward Griffin and William J. Whalen,
were walking down Shamokin street.
Treas had bundle of groceries under
his arm which he was going to deliver
to family on Franklin street. Just
as the trio reached the Shamokin
street Philadelphia and Reading Rail
way crossing, the freight train No. SO,
which goes through here to Philadel-
pbia every night about 1920. came
rushing along. The three gentlemen
stood in front of Hensyl's store and
waited for the train to pass and they
noticed that the train had broken near
the oaboose. which was following
about thirty feet from the rear car
After the train had passed, a young
lady whose name we are unable to
learn. but who is supposed to reside
at Edgewood Park, started to cross the
tracks to take street car for her
home.
She had just gotten between the
rails of the south bound track when
the detached portion of the freight
came tearing along. The young lady
realized her danger and becoming con-
fused. stood perfectly still in the path
of the oncoming train. Treas saw her
predicament and quickly showing the
parcels he was carrying into the hands
of Griffin, he rushed to the unfortunate
young wonian's assistance. He sue
ceeded in pulling her out OF harms
way just in the nick of time.
The young lady was almost prostrat-
ed as result of her experience and it
was some time before she fully realiz-
ed the danger through which she had
passed. She was most profuse in her
thanks to Treas who modestly claimed
that he only did what any other gen.
tleman would do under similar cir
oumstances.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Burning Over Old Cemetery.

In spite of efforts to secure the re-
moval of the old cemetery at Bloom
street and the Philadelphia & Reading
railroad the unkept burying ground
remains and there is no near outlook
for it's transformation into beauty
spot, but yesterday work was started
that will in a degree improve the az
pearance of the place. The brush and
weeds are being cut down, gathered
up and burned. Even this small i'm.
provement will be appreciated by per-
sons residing near the cemetery.
The present would be an excellent
time for pushing project to replace
the cemetery with a public park or a
soldiers and sailors monument If the
matter we're properly worked up dur
ing the winter in the spring the neces-
sary work could be quickly placed un-
der way. OF course it is generally
recognized fact that the removal of
the run down cemetery from promi =
nent point in the city is desirable.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Wants New Ballot Law.

Representative Thomas V. Cooper,
of Media, has come out against the
form of ballot voted on Tuesday, Nov
ebmer Sth. Judging from his talk he
will advocate another form of ballot
at the next session of the Legislature.
He said recently:
The result in this county was that
the county ticket fell behind the Presi-
Dental Electors over 1000, the Re-
publioans alone losing an average of
800, far too much for comfort in any
close district. Through ignorance of
the method of voting over 1000 men
we're disfrauchised on all but the offices
at the top. 1t is most faulty ballot
and so was the circle. The next Leg
islature should correct it and return
to the old vest pocket ballot, or find
something less complicated.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Hoping for an Advancement.

The public generally in this COM
munity is hoping that the disposition
of the Delaware, Lackawanna q West
ern railroads s appeal from the opinion
of Judge Little dissolving the injunc-
tion against the Danville and Blooms
burg Street Railway Company may
not be held over by the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania until the regular time
of taking up Montour county cases,
which will be in February, 1905. The
case is one of such vital public interest
that final decision at as early da te
as possible is hoped for.
Last week it was talked of in some
quarters that the case is to be advanc-
ed. Anything of this kind is merely
speculation, however. The Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania is not in session
until January. At that time request
for the advancement of the case would
have to bs made aud favorably acted
upon before the case would be taken
up out of turn. The difference in time
would be only about a month. but even
that would mean something.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Anxious for Street to Open.

The time at which the entire paved
portion of Mill street will be opened
for travel is a matter that is arousing
great interest especially on the part of
business men whose stores can not now
be reached by wagons. The merchants
all are very anxious to have the street
in use again as soon as possible. OF
course they are not the only ones who
are inconvenienced. for country people
attending market aud all local team
sters have to follow round about ways
in reaching desired places.
1t is understood that Contractor
Rogers does not wish to open the street
until the Streets and Bridges Commit
tee of Council takes it off his hands.
The committee probably will act soon,
since the paving has all been done for
some days. the grading at Bloom street
has been accomplished aud the d. l..
g. W. crossing now is ready to pass
over.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Birthday PARTY.

On Saturday afternoon Miss Emma
Smith entertained a number of little
folks at the home of Frank Boyer, Jr. ,
in honor of his son, Irwin Boyer g
seventh birthday. Those present we're
Misses Ruth Boyer. Anna Edmondson,
Ethel Haring, Mae Brent. Viola
Rishel, Cecil Deem. Helen Seidel. Mary
Walker, Emily and Mabel Thompson,
Marion Camp. Lucretia Burger. Thurza
and Zela Baynham, Nellie Burns. Len a
Snyder, Wanda and Catherine Whap.
ham, Geraldine Rhodes. Isabel Boyer,
Margaret Fields. Gertrude Thompson,
Catherine and Ethel Snyder. Beatrice
Pursel, Lizzie Hurley, Elsie Pursel,
Masters Robert Boyer, Pierce Thomp.
son, Hugh Pursel, Earl Mitchell,
Theodore and Paul Walker and Thomas
Hass.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
rIoney Seems Plenty Now.

The general advancement of business
that follows an election is being evid-
enced quite strongly in Danville. even
in this short time after the ending of
the suspense that always attends a
campaign until the result is determin-
ed. Trade is improving considerably
although there was no marked depres-
sion this year like there has been at
some other times.
The receipt of money by the city for
water furnished by the municipal plant
increased the very day after election.
The water rents have been due for
awhile and were coming in steadily,
but the receiver states that the latter
part of last week showed a decided
advance in the number of persons max
ing settlements and not few of them
remarked when they paid their money
that they had been waiting until af
ter election to come in.
The industrial outlook of Danville
is very good. The leading plants are
in operation and have bright prospects
of continuous activity during the win
ter.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Wedding a Joyous Occasion.

Miss Mary Fedor and Joseph Sudol,
kettleman at the P. L. Brewery. were
married at eight O'Clock yesterday
morning. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. Jules Foin at St. Hub.
ert's Catholic church. DR.. Edward
Daily officiated as groomsman and Miss
Lizzie Zielenbach was bridesmaid.
After the wedding the bridal party
went to the Washington Hotel. North
Mill street. where large number of
invited guests rendered their congratu-
lations. The wedding fetivities coD-
tinued all during the day and until
late in the evening.
Mrs. Susie Warga, landlady of the
hotel prepared an elaborate dinner and
did her best to make the event an en-
joyable one. In the evening dan ce
was held, Smidley g orchestra furnish
ing the music. About fifty guests were
in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sudol will take up
their residence on Mill street.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
rIusic for rIemorial Service.

Tho committees in charge of the
memorial services to be held by Dan.
willie Lodge, B. P. o. Elks, on Sunday,
December 4th, are perfeoting arrange
ments so that the occasion will be a
most memorable and impressive one.
The musical part Of the program
will be most interesting. Miss Mary
Derr, the we'll known soprano of Lewis
burg will contribute several numbers.
Miss Derr is a charming singer and
her work has always been satisfactory.
Miss Margaret zimmerman of this city
will also be heard. There will prob
ably be several other we'll known sing
ers OH the program.
Wyle's full orchestra will render
several selections, trombone solo by
Mr.. E. H. Miles being a feature.
The Bloomsbury lodge will attend
the services in body. Last December
the services were held in the lodge
room but this year it was decided to
use the theatre.
Admission will be by ticket only.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Should Run on Schedule.

Passengers who have had occasion
to use the ferry from midnight on un-
til morning have suffered keenly dur
ing the past few nights. The fact that
no regular schedule is maintained COM
pels many people to stand on either
shore waiting for the boat and in cold
and wet weather is very unpleasant to
say the least.
A regular schedule should be main
tanned after midnight SO that people
would know at just what time to ex-
pect the boat. Frequent trip would
not have to be made but time should
be set for each trip.
As it now stands those in waiting
are unable to tell just when to expect
the boat and as it is without a light
the passengers must 90 down to the
shore in order to be sure of knowing
that the fat has arrived.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Commissioners in Conference.

The County Commissioners Of Mon.
tour and northumberland counties on
Saturday held meeting at the Court
House here. They discussed matters
of interest to both counties and their
joint session was one of considerable
Importance The Northumberland Com
missioners, Messrs. Beck, Cooner and
Raudenbush, came up from Sunbury
in the morning.
Following the meeting of the Com
missioners the Northumberland men
and the Montour Commissioners,
Messrs. Cook, Cooper and Leighow,
with William Kase West, Esq. Clerk
Horace @. Blue, Martin Sohram, Will
lam Sidler. W. +. Pascoe and Mr..
Davis went by trolley over the new
Danville and Bloomsbury line to the
home of Commissioner I.eighow in
Cooper township. There they were
served an elaborate dinner and shown
a general good tina as guests Of Mr..
Leighow.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
A WEEK FOR
I { EACH SPAN

In an interview with Galen Morgan.
construction superintendent OF the iron
wotk ON the river bridge an AMERI-
UAN representative gle ned some
facts that nearly every one is anxious
to know. The most imp 'rtant quas-
ion was a., to when tie bridge can be,
used by pedestrians and whether or
not the cold weather would interfere
with the work.
MI. Morgan stated yesterday that
after the false work was erected from
the south side abutment to the first
pier the iron work could be put up at
the rate of span week. As there
are seven spans and as some time must
bs allowed for delays it will probably
be the middle of January before the
heavy work is in position. l-.Ezs@
This estimate is given on the strength
OF favorable conditions. Gold wealth
er will be no draw back as Mr.. Morgan
stated that they worked on a bridge
all during last winter. The thing fear
ed most is that floating ice would
knock out the false work without
which they cannot proceed. Should
the river freeze, however, the work
can continue as the "bents'' could be
set up through the ioe.
AS soon as the spans are up. Mr
Morgan stated that a temporary walk
could be placed on the bridge for pede-
strians though if this is done it must
be built by the counties of Montour
and Northumberland. The Construc-
.tion company do not build these walks
for the reason that they do not assume
responsibility in case OF accident.
There would probably be little danger
in using this walk but the privilege is
often abused. Many people take un-
necessary risks and venture away from
the walk to watch the workmen. Of
tentimes intoxicated people who would
attempt to crors at night would be in
grave danger and for these reasons the
construction companies do not build
walks until the work is completed
The time when the roadway would
be open to travel is uncertain. The
putting down of concrete in cold wealth
er is unsa isfactory and should very
cold weather prevail it is doubtful if
the driveway could be used before May
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
D. |. \ v. WILL
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS

Division Roadmaster Scofeld of the
d. L. g. W. Railroad Company was in
this city yesterday making preliminary
arrangements for the many improve
ments to be made In the vicinity of
the Danville depot.
The improvements will be made this
Fall and will De greater than was at
first thought for AMI instead of
dreary neglected appearance such as
now strikes the eye in the vicinity of
the depot, the driveways and grounds
about the place will present pleas
ing scene.
The switch or siding south of the
depot will be raised about four inches
and the grade will be lessened much
thereby. The entire section from about
twenty feet east of the platform to
Church street will be macadamized.
including the open space betw wsen the
depot and D. j. Rogers stone yard.
Crushed stone will be placed between
the ties on the main track which will
do away with much dust and dirt.
The depot proper is to be overhauled
to some extent and when the job is
completed Mr.. Scofeld stated it would
compare most favorably with any sta
tion on the D. L. & W. line.
The work would have been done
long ago bat for the fact that the com.
pany were making an effort to locate
their depot at Mill street. 1t was i'm
possible to secure the land and depot
at the present Mill street crossing has
been abandoned.
Mr.. Scofield said yesterday that in
the early Spring the company intend
TO fill in the section of the canal bed
that runs through Danville, This work
is bsing completed at Berwick and
Bloomsbury at the present time. The
object is to fill in the canal bed over
it's entire length.
Another interesting feature of Mr..
Scofield' S conversation was that it was
not improbable that the company
might at some time locate it's station
at the Mill street culvert. If the can
al bed were filled in the task of COM
ing into the town by that route could
be easily accomplished This would
make convenient depot for the pub
lie and would be bound to increase
the revenue of the railroad out of Dan
Vile.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
SCHOOL BOARD
IN SESSION

The School Board disposed of con-
siderable business at the regular meet
ing Monday, at which the following
members were present DIR. Harpel,
President; Messrs. Adams, Burns,
Fischer, Hsring. Greene, Pursel.
Jacobs. Trumbower, Werkheiser and
Orth, Secretary. The minutes of the
last meeting were approved as read by
Secretary Orth.
The Secretary gave detailed state
ment of insurance policies that will
soon expire, the amount on all the
buildings aggregating over $50, 900. On
motion of Mr.. Burns the Finance Com
mittee in conjunction with the Seo-
retary was constituted committee to
readjust the insurance and report at
an adjourned meeting of the Board to
be held next Monday night.
Mr.. Adams reported for the Finance
Committee that there is balance of
"a. Sl6. 10 in the treasury. The report
was accepted.
Superintendent Gordy reported that
Superintendent Derr is arranging for
an excellent Teachers Institute, which
the directors are invited to attend.
The Board ON motion of Mr.. Pursel
accepted tile invitation to attend the
Institute.
Mr.. Orth moved that the schools
close on the evening of November 23rd
and open again on December 9Th, this
period covering Thanksgiving Day and
the time of Institute. The motion was
passed.
The report of the Truant Officer was
accepted.
Superintendent Gordy's report was
accepted, stating among other facts
of interest that the per cent, of at
tendance for the month was "a
and for the year to date is 95; also
that $50 pupils have not been absent
and 9l7 have not been tardy during the
term.
A motion of Mr.. Adams prevailed to
have orders drawn for teachers and
janitors' salaries.
On motion of Mr.. Orth the following
bills were ordered paid:
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
PrOsDectS Good.

The Structural Tubing Works are
running full handed aud on double
turn and their pay roll with that of
the Reading Iron Works is bound to be
felt in the general holiday business re.
suits. One of the officers of the Stru.
ctural company states that there were
plenty of orders and that there need
be no fear of shut down from now
until Christmas and that the prospects
for the plants future were very ell
eouraging.
Not since the winter of 1900 has
the iron business in Dauville looked as
bright.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-18
Is,
CLEAR TOYS
FOR CHRISTMAS

The manufacturing of candy clear
toys has begun in Danville on large
scale and from now on until Christmas
many tons of this popular sweetmeat
will be turned out, The candy toys
made in Danville meet with ready
sale and the various manufacturers
have already sold all they can possibly
make before the holidays.
John Jacobs Sons manufacture an
enormous amount of clear toys every
year and Notwithstanding that they
are well equipped for the work are an
able to meet the heavy demand for
this confection.
At the rear of the Martin grocery a
two story annex is used for the manu-.
faeture of Christmas candies and the
clear toys form large part of this
factorys output. A large number of
new moulds and improved machinery
have been installed at this plant.
The Heddens Candy Company,a fast
growing concern of this city will man
u1actufe large amount or clear toys
for Christmas A room in the rear of
the Mill street warerooms has been
temporarily fitted up for the purpose.
Mr.. Heddens stated on Saturday that
the Company would build factory
for the manufacture of all grades of
candy in the near future.
Grocer d. o. Mccormick is another
manufacturer of the Christmas clear
toys whose product finds ready sale.
The great demand for the goods made
in Danyille is the cleanliness observed
in their making and the absolute pur-
ity of the ingredients used. The
wholesale grocers are the selling
agents. Clear toys will retail at 10
cents a pound this year.