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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
IMPROVE THE
RIVER Front

With the completion of the new
bridge so near at hand, property own
ers in that vicinity should begin to
concern themselves in another import
ant matter-the improvement of the
river bank. Not much, il indeed any.
work in that direction could be accom-
plished during this season Of the year.
Now, however, is the time TO think
the matter over and lay plans that can
be carried into effect when spring
opeus.
The Water missioners have not
only been thinking about what they
intend doing In the way Of beautify-
ing their portion Of the bank, but have
taken pretty long stride toward the
end they have in view. They only
await the fulhllment OF a promise
made them by others, before continu-
ing the good work they have started.
Three weeks ago they finished build
ing the stone wall which extends dir
ectly along the river bank, from their
plant 200 feet to the vacant lot owned
by the county. When the wall was
started, the Water Commissioners only
intended to build sufficient distance
to protect thir pumps in case OF high
water. but after learning that the
County Commissioners we're contem-
plating building a like wall from the
abutment OF the bridge to the west end
of the county lot, a distance of 48 feet,
they decided to extend their wall the
full length Of their lot, connecting
with the other and forming solid
stone protection to the bank from the
Water Works to the bridge.
The County Commissioners have not
Ms yet erected their wall, but when
they do the Water Commissioners will,
as soon rs the weather permits, carry
out the plans they have under consid-
Grafton. After removing the old wood
en- building from the ground, they will
fill up all holes. level and grade the lot
and then transform it into a bower of
beauty to be known as the water
Works Park. ;"
Presumably the County Commission
ers will after building their wall tear
away the old building that disfigures
the plot of ground upon which it
stands and make flower garden out
of the lot, so as 10 correspond with
and be a portion of the proposed park.
At least it is to be hoped SO.
But there are others who have prop
critics abutting on the river bank, that
have improvements to make as well as
the two boards OF Commissioners.
There is plenty of room for such work.
1t is not necessary for all to make
flower gardens and parks, but it is ex-
tremely necessary that all the old eye
sores between the bridge and the Silk
Mill be removed, and the river 'front.'
age given a moro preventative condi-
tiou. Do it for the pride you have for
Dauville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Beware of CounterfeitS.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve," writes J. L. Tucker, OF
Centre, Ala. Il have used it in my
family for Piles, Outs and Burns foI
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. and should al
ways be kpet on hand for immediate
use" Mrs. Samuel Gage, of North
Bush, N. Y, says: II 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 years.
Finally / was persuaded to try De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve, which has
completely cured me. 1t is wonder
full relief. " DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures without leaving a scar.
Sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Christmas Preparations.

The various churches throughout the
town have begun TO arrange specia
programs for Christmas Day and til,
indications are that the event will be
the most joyous observed in many
years for the times have been fairly
prosperous and the people have been
boarding their savings for the merri-
est day of the year when all Christian
ity is inspired with the desire to emu
late the example of the three wise
men of the East in present giving.
Each church will have an attractive
program to render for the amusement
and difoation of congregation aud
children in particular. Never were
the prospects so promising for un'
ivef sally cheerful Christmas and new
er was it looked forward to with such
joyous anticipation and for that rea-
son the churches are preparing fitting
ly and elaborately for its coming.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Will r1ake an Appeal.

The celebrated case in which Mrs.
Sarah @. Cromley is plaintiff and the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company de-
fendant, apparently has not reacI ed
an end yet. On Thursday, November
la Montour county jury at the close
of the four days trial, awarded Mrs.
Oromley damages to the amount of
81, 42S. The suit as is we'll known, was
brought by the plaintiff with the view
of recovering damages on account of
her husband and son and team of
horses being killed OH the Pennsyl-
vanis Railroad. at Watsontown, Jan
uary 9, 1902. Yesterday the defendant
started proceedings looking to an ap-
peal, aid the final steps in that direc-
tion will likely be completed soon.
No specific reasons are assigned for
the taking of the appeal. the motion
to be made on general grounds.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Furious Fighting.

For seven years" writes Geo. W.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, Il had O
bitter brattle, with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but at asst won,
and cured my diseases, by the uso of
Electric Bittars. 1 unhesitatingly re-
commend them to all, and don't in
tend il the future to be " ithout them
in the house. They are certainly a
wonderful medicine, TO have cured
such bad case rs mine Sold, un-
der guarantee to do the same for you,
by PauleI & Co. druggists, at SOC a
bottle. Try them today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Torture of A Preacher.

The story of the torture of Rev. o.
D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church,
of Harpersyille, N. Y, will interest
you. He says: Il suffered agonies, be.
cause of persistent cough, resulting
from the grip: l had to sleep sitting
up in bed l tried many remedies,
without relief, until took DR.. King S
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs aud Colds, which entirely cur.
ed my cough, and saved me from con-
sumption. " A grand cure for diseas-
ed conditions of Throat and Lungs
At Paules & Co., druggists; price SOC
aud Sl.00, guaranteed. Trial bottle
free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
MAKES WORK EASIER.
Danville People Are Pleased to Learn
How 1t Is Done,

It's pretty hard to attend to duties
With a constantly aching back
With annoying urinary disorders.
Doau's Kidney Pills make work
easiAr. They cure backache.
They cure every kidney i'll.
John Temanus, puddler. of 30l Main
St, says: II consider Doan' Kidney
Pills an excellent remedy for backaChe
| used them and they cured me of
backache from which had suffered for
years. My trouble was an indescrib-
able dull aching pain right across the
loins, sometimes my back was so weak
that l could hardly do anything, and
on this account have had to lay of
work several times. / was unable to
bend or stoop without severe pain and
| was often obliged to catch hold of
something to keep me from falling.
used liniments and hot applications
but until 1 tried Dosn's Kidney Pills
| never had anything to do me any
good. Dosn's Kidney Pills were just
the remedy 4 needed. / had taken them
only about three days when my back
became strong and soon was as strong
as it ever was. / have had no back
ache or any indication of kidney trou-
BILE since using Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' and
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Snow q Benefit.

OF much benefit was Mondays storm
to the farmers Of the surrounding ooun-
try. Wells have been giving out since
the ground has frozen up and a drought
has been slowly making itself manifest
in all counties. The fall sown wheat
so far has had no protection from a
covering of snow as other downfails
have almost Immediately t-ansformei
into water. The depth OF the snow
now on the ground will last in the
rural districts for weeks. provided the
weather maintains an average Decem
Der temperature.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
After Information.

Mr.. Kaiser, representing O. W. Lewis
OF the Reading Railroad Company, was
in Danville yesterday. The wires of
the new electric light plant will cross
the Reading tracks at four different
points, and Mr.. Kaiser's visit was for
the purpose Of learning whore the
poles were to be located at the several
crossings. The matter of making q
slight transposition OF the poles where
the line crosses Mill street, was also
taken into consideration. Mr.. Kaiser
WAS shown the points in question by
Mr.. Watts, who is experimenting the
work of construction.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Removing to DanviIle

On account of the uncertain ferry
accommodations during the winter,
Jesse Shannon has decided to take up
his residence in this city and will oc-
oupy the residence adjoining DR.. F,
E. Harpel, Ferry street. Mr.. Shannon
was compelled to ship his furniture by
rail via Sunbury and Northumberland.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Drill Regulations Received.

The new drill regulations have been
received Iy the local company of the
National Guard, and have been dis.
tributed To the non commissioned off
GERS. The regu ations include many
changes which will be difficult of ex-
ecution to company already drilled
in tie old manual. The winters work
will include thorough instruction in
the new tacticS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
A Fearful Fate.

1t is fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture Of Pie Il can
tIuthfully say, writes Harry Colson,
of Masonville, Ia, that for Blind,
Bleeding. Iatching and Protruding
Piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, is the
best cure made Also b,st for Cuts,
burns and injuries. 25o at Paules &
Co.. druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
In r1ad Chase.

Millions Ju,h in made chase after
health, from one extreme of faddism
to another, wien, if they would only
eat good food, and keep their bowels
regular with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, their troubles would all pass
away. Propmt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach trouble. 25c at
Paules & Cos. drug store guaranteed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Basket Ball Friday Night.

The Dsnville Old Timers will play
the Bucknell second team next Friday
evening in the Armory. The visiting
team is under the management of the
BuuknelI Athletic Association. and
has some OF the best college players
in the line up. The usual dance will
follow the game.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

A new discovery for all Coughs, Colds.
Group, Whooping Cough, ETC.. is Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. 1t
cuts phlegm, draws out the in1amma-
tion, cures all coughs, strengthens the
lungs and bronchial tubes and assists
in expelling a cold from the system by
gently moving the bowels. Pleasant
TO take and contains no opiates 1t is
the ohildIen's friend. Sold by Psules
q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Sheriff sharpIess' Appointments

Tuesday afternoon Sheriff elect
Sharpless OF Northum berland county,
announced his appointments which
are as follows: Attorney, A. K. Deibl-
er Deputy, Harry +. Moore. There
were many applicants who desired the
positions.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
A Pleasant Pill.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive a.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. DeWitt's
Little Early RIsers are so mild and
effective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect, while strong people say they
are the best liver pills sold. Sold by
Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
TIotherS. Be Careful,

of the health of your children. Look
out for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Whooping Cough. Stop them in time
One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold
by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
JoneS--GiISOn. .

Thomas V. Jones of Huntington,
West Virginia, and Miss Emelne Gil.
son, of Plymouth, were married yes
terday afternoon at the parsonage OF
St Paul's Methodist Episcopal church
by Rev. s. b. Evans.
The bride formerly resided in this
pitV
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
To Cure a Cold in One Day,

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. All druggists refund money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 2jc.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

"Iu the Shadow of the Gsllows" is
the attraction at the Opera House to-
night
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
LOCAL TIME TABLES

DANVILLE AND BLOOMSBURG
STREET RAILWAY.
In effect Nov. %, 1904
Cars leave Danville:
A. M.-62O; 700; 7:4O; $50; 900; $40;
1920; 11:00; 11:40.
P. NJ. 1920; 100; 40; 2.20; 800; 3:4O;
4:20: 500; $40; 500; TOO; 7:4O;
$50; 9:40,
1920, to Grovania only.
Last car Saturdays only HOO 2. Nj.
Cars leave Bloomsbury same time as
aU Danville.
Sunday first car leaves $40 A. NJ. and
every 40 minutes until $40 P. NJ.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07
PRACTICAL POLITICS.
Negro Defeated His White
Republican Rival.

Macon, Mo-, March 27.-R. w.
Morrison, negro candidate for
councilman on the Republican
ticket in the Fourth Ward, beat
his white opponent, Captain G. R,
Haverly, by a prompt application
of practical politics.
At the primary there was tie. &.
This was announced at 8 pm, af-
ter a recount of the ballots. What
ever was done by the rival candi-
dates had to be accomplished in
side Of four hours. Inside of half
an hour Morrison was out with a
petition, ,skirmishing around among
his friends, and by midnight OF
the election day had sixty signers,
which was ten per cent more than
enough to entitle him to a place on
the Independent ticket.
Captain Haverly was detained at
home by the illness of his wife, and
his friends succeeded in getting
only thirteen signers TO his petit
ton. Consequently his name did
not appear on the ticket.
Morrison is 60 years old and
WINS several thou sand dollars
worth of property.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07
How oId's the Cob?

Editor Rural World; read your
article in last weeks Rural World
on corn with great deal of inter-
est. Some eighteen years ago while
blasting rock on Lick Creek, near
here, found a perfect corn cob, Of
the eight rowed variety, about
eight inches long. The cob was i'm.
beded in solid, white, limestone
ledge The ledge of rock was about
four feet thick and extended back
under the hill, no telling how far,
and had been blasted off and un-
covered for some distance into the
hill when l went to work at it.
The cob is like rock of course,
of the same limestone that sur
rounded it. The stem, adhering to
the cob, shows where the shuck
was attached, and the depressions
where the grains were, can be plain
ly seen. The is broken in the cen
ter, and lies around at slight an
gle, showing the different quarters
for each row of grains. In fact, it
ls so perfect that even a child would
not mistake it. The cob came freet
from the rock, when split on one
side, and is attached to the other
rock, which l have. Was corn here
on Lick creek, when the upheaval
came that made and covered the
rOcki 1t is generally believed tina
corn originated in Central Ameri-
ca; but this proves that corn exist
ed before Central America had
emerged from the watery blanket,
which perhaps, once covered it.
Now, tell us how old the white
limestone is, and oblge
Jno. w. Stevens:
Audrain Co., Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07
More Railroad Talk.

The people of Mexico seem to be
all worked up over the prospect of
an airline railroad from Spring
field, Mo, via Mexico to Minneap-
oils. D. leopard of this city re-
ceived a letter from his brother.iu-
law, DR.. Givens of Mexico, enclos-
Ing map of the proposed route
that is being agitated at Mexico.
The map shows that the proposed
route includes Paris, Shelbyville,
Memphis aud Edna, following,
practically, the course laid out last
summer by egnineer Sanders for
the projected st. Paul & st. Louis
line.
DR.. .Givens wrote in an enthusiastic
vein aud spoke like he believed the
construction of the road was a cor
tainty. While this railroad sgita-
ton is a matter of almost annual
occurrence and every new PROPOSE
ton is looked upon with skeptieal
eyes it cannot be denied that the
proposition Of building and operat-
ing a line of railroad along the
route indicated would be very prac-
teal and profitable to the operators
and that it would be Of lasting
benefit to the public IN gen
eral. Scotland County Democrat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

The farmers of Laddonia are
talking of starting a lumber com
pany by getting one hundred far
mers to put in 300 each and start
with a $40, 900 capital. They think
that il they should never realize
anything on the stock that they
would in a year or two save the
difference in the price of lumber,
We understand that farmers are
pushing the plan exclusively and
that the proposition is taking like
wild fire. The farmer can do what
he wants if he will. He is not
like he was ten or fifteen years
ago-most any of them now has
money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07
A BrIeht Youne Lady.

Miss Myrtle May Niles, deaf
and dumb, united with the Metho-
dist church in Mexico last Sunday
morning. There was not heart
in the large audience that was not
touched by the impressive scene.
Her sister, in the dumb language /,
interpreted the words Of the minis
ter for her. Miss Niles is a very
bright young lady. She is not
very strong aud lately was com
PEELED to come home from her
school duties to rest up, Mexico
MESSAGE.
Miss Niles lived ID Middletown
with her fathers family for sever.
al months a few years ago, and
while here rendered a recitation in
the sign language before the teach
ers' institute then in session 10
this village, She was a very
bright and an exceedingly tidy
y0nng LADY, Middletown Chips
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

Repeated from the Columbia
Herald: Judging from four suits
from parties living near Sturgeon
against the Wabash railway, that
road has been treating the ship
pers Of that vicinity with malicious
neglect. Each of the four suits is
for $3.50 damage to stock while be-
ing shipped from Sturgeon to Chi
cago or St.Louis. The suits are
filed by L. G. Green, George Bar
tee, R. NJ. Fountain and George
E. Booth, and represent four diff
ferent shipments of over seventy
cattle each. In each case they
charge the railway company with
unnecessarily delaying the ship
ments, thereby injuring the cattle,
reducing their weight aud deliver
ing them when there was a low
market.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07
AAaa....II....asaA
NETGHBORHOOD NEWS
49, ~
SHADY DELL

Verd Gayhand sold a number Of
bushels of seed oats at 37c.
Farley Campbell bought a stack
of hay for $11.
Clay Berry is putting up q mile
of woven wire fence.
Quite hail storm passed thru
this vicinity last week. 1t did
considerable damage.
DIR. Dunkin is on the go day
and night, for everybody is sick.
Mr.. Ollie Browning of this vi
cinity and Miss Maud Tyler of
Victor were united in marriage
last week. We wish them a long
aud happy life.
Look out out for the mud holes.
Linn Steward bought sow for
$40.
Mrs. Clay Berry has been suff err
ing with a very la me back.
Tom Bell stayed in his home
last week. The old negro was
1O2 years of age, the oldest negro
in Audrain county.
Mrs, Massey and daughter, Eth
ell, spent several days with friends
in Centralia. On their way home
they were caught in a hail storm,
badly bruised by the hail.
We are glad to hear that Tom
Arnall is improving in his health.
Harry Vaughn has been helping
Melvin Beamer move and they say
there is no bottom to the roads.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

The City Council of Mexico vii
advertise for bids for the construc-
ton of fifty new sidewalks. AS we
understand it, all these walks will
have to be either brick or grant
told. 1t will be a substantial inn
provement.
G.. W. Wylde, who left Benton
City, this county, for the Klon-
dixie in 1898, made his return last
week. He had good success in
Alaska and has bought large
ranch in Washington State. He
and his family now reside in Mex
leo. They will move to Washing
ton soon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

Leslie Ferris and A, F.. Hollis
Of owassa, Mich, have bought
out the Mexico Plumbing Co. The
stock has been moved to Mr. Fer
riss stand on the west side Of the
square The new firm viii con
tinue the business il connection
with their stove, tin and roofing
steam heating business
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

John Wayne, over northeast OF
Martinsburg, was in Mexico to the
telephone meeting last Saturday.
Says he belongs to a system he can
use free as far north and north
east of him as Perry and New Lon
don. The farmers in eastern Au-
drain want that kind of a system
for themselves extended this way
into Mexico. Mr.. Wayne paid the
MESSAGE a pleasant business call
while here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

Repeated from the Kansas City
Horse Show Monthly; j. A.
Potts, president of the Sedalia
State Fair, is already disseminate
ing literature anent the four
days exhibition of the fourth an.
nual event taking place August
1919. Mr.. Potts himself expects
to exhibit saddle horses at the
Worlds Fair, aud according to the
report Of would-be buyer, he has
an extraordinarily good 3-year-old
Rex Mcdonald colt be is training
for that class and 2,year-old
by Thornton Star,
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

o. F. Bush, northwest Of Mex
leo, was burning brush the other
day and by accident a limb jerked
his watch from his pocket and into
the fire. he didn't miss the ticker
for some minutes and it was still
later before he found where he
had lost it. It was cooked and
ruined.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

Miss Susie Threkeld last Thurs
day night by request repeated a
concert at the Christian church in
this city, given several weeks ago
at the same place. 1t was an en-
joyable hour and a neat sum was
realized for the building fund Of
the new church.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

A damaging hail and wind storm
visited Wellsville about 3 o clock
last Thursday morning. Windows
on the west side of the buildings
were shattered The damage to
the windows of the NJ. E. church
alone will reach $50.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-04-07

James Lewellen and 3. r. Ha-
gan represented the telephone in
terests of Laddonia locality at the
meeting here last Saturday. Lad
donia Of one of the greatest tele-
phone towns in the county and
that section wants a free toll sys-
tenn to Mexico.