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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Guard Against This Danger.

Amidst the Christmas festivities and
Joys there is one danger lurking which
should be guarded against. We refer
to the inhammaole' Xmas trees Most
of the decorations hung upon them are
easily ignited. To cover Christmas
tree with lighted candles is to invite
a catastrophe. and fate has on many
occasions accepted the invitation. Per-
sons who can afford electric lights may
use them with security; Others Will
consult the safety of their families and
their houses.by keeping open lights
away from dry and resinous branch
es. Nothing could be more lamentable
than fatal casualty resulting from
ANYTHING connected with the anniver-
sary of Christmas, which should pro-
duce nothing but happiness.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
No Iron Yet Work Delayed.

Work on the bridge yesterday com
pared favorably with what was done
the previous day-practically nothing
so far as concerned the iron portion OF
the structure The material for which
the men have been waiting since Mon
day has not. as yet been received from
the Kings Bridge Company. Until t
arrives the Horseheads Construction
Company can do nothing.
The false work from between the
second and third piers was taken
down, and removed over between the
fourth and fifth piers, preparatory to
putting it up there. All the bonts were
torn apart, on account of the uprightS
having been too solidly frozen in the
ICE to remove them in the whole, AZ
was previously done. All will now
have to be rebuilt, causing a grea
deal more labor than formerly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
December Term of Court.

The December term of court opens
next Monday. December &c. There are
only few cases to be tried. and they
being of trivial nature will be easily
disposed of. Following are the cases
listed:
William Owens. receiving goods un-
der false pretense.
Frederick Woll, desertion and nom
support.
Wilson r. Frantz, desertion and non
support.
H.. Mannett, assault and bat
terry.
Lewis Rieck, assault and battery.
Edward Huzzard, assault and bat
terry.
P. Miller, larceny by bailee.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
THE ROUTE OF
MUMMERS' PARADE

The Mummers parade on Monday
afternoon, January 2. 1905. promises t.
eclipse that of year ago. At leas
every one at the head of the movement
is making an effort in that direction
An 1ther meeting was held in the Grand
Jury room in the Court House Monday
night and business pertaining to the
coming event transacted.
John G. Waite was elected chairman
of the meeting. The soliciting COM
mittee reported that the following
business men and firms will donate
prizes
A. o. Amesbury, Danville Milling
Company, W. J. Rogers. ]. F. Tooley,
O. P. Hancock, John Doster's Sons,
J. H. Cole, G. s Hunt and W. G.
Brown. Many others are expected to
respond to the solicitations of the COM
mIttee.
The Finance Committee announced
that considerable subscription had
DSSh StCuL6u 1OI lIIS BOOu VI tHe Cdu~eJ
and the printing committee reported
that number of large posters calling
attention to the parade, had been print
ed and were ready for distribution.
The following judges OF the parade
were appointed: DR.. Sweisfort. Ed
ward German, 7. ]. Price, David
Evans and John H. Goeser.
On motion it was decided to extend
an invitation to the entire Fire De-
psrtment to turn out In a body AMI
participate in the parade.
Seth Lormer, Frank Keller, W. A.
Reed. George Berger and Arthur
Foulk were appointed a committee on
music. They are urged to get to work
at their earliest convenience in order
to make a report at the next meeting.
The following line of march was de-
cided upon: Parade to form on East
Market street, at 80 O'Clock, sharp,
then out Market to Honeymoon, to
Front. to Mil. out Mill to Grist NJ i'll,
OH Mill to Market, out
Market to Washington Hose House and
1isband.
The next me ting will be held on
tuesday evening, December 27th
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
FREIGHT WRECK
NEAR MAUSDALE

A freight wreck occurred Monday
morning on the Philadelphia & Read
ing railroad near Mausdale, which re.
| suited in deraiIing four cars and bad
| ly wrecking another. The train hands
escaped injury.
The train an early morning freight
passing through Danville bound for
Tamaqua, Monday was in two divis-
ions, the first following rapidly upon
the second. When the second division
was near Mausdale break occurred
The rear part of the broken division
fell behind the front section, but being
on down grade soon started to gain
on the cars ahead. The engineer, dis
covering the break increased his speed,
hoping to get to the up grade at Grow
ania before the rear section overlook
him.
The first division of the freight,
however. was compelled to stop near
the Reading Iron Works, bringing the
second division also to a stop. The
men on the engine and front cars, re-
allzlng their danger, sought place of
safety before the crash came There
was, however, a brakeman on the rear
section, who stuck to his post OF duty
trying TO stop the onward rush of the
cars until the sections coIlided. He
was thrown with great force from the
cars, but miracuously escaped without
serious Injury.
The damage done was confined to
five cars, and the track, which was
torn up for short distance. One of
the wrecked cars contained about 800
bushels of shelled corn Two others,
containing soft coal and one loaded
with pig iron were derailed and thrown
over the embankment. Another car,
also containing soft coal, was badly
broken.
The wreck occurred at O'Clock in
the morning, but by $50 the wreck |
trains from Catawissa and Milton had !
cleared away the debris aud repaired |
the track. The passengers and mail
on the north bound s O'Clock train
were transferred at this point yester-
day morning.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
WORKING ON
BORROWED TINE

The length of time mentioned in the
contract between the Rumsey Electric.
al Company and the borough for com
4, pleting and putting in operation the
municipal light plant, expired yester-
day, December 20. Consequently the
Rumsey company is now working on
borrowed time and for any thing known
to the contrary at the present period.
it will continue to work in that man
ner for quite awhile yet
Practically everything is at stand
still. Many of the poles contracted
for some time ago to take the place of
the ninety or more condemned by the
Light Committee of Council, have not
materialized. Whether they have been
delayed at the starting point or held
up some where enroute, nobody seems
to know. In short, the only thing
positively known about the poles is
that they are not here and cannot be
planted till they come.
The engine and the dynamo! Where
are they? Echo answers, wherel
Like the poles they are very conspic-
ous by their absence. OCCASIONALLY
word is received that they will be here
in few days, followed shortly by a
message to the effect THAT it has been
found necessary to make a few more
changes in one or the other, or both,
and shipment has been unavoidably
delayed again
1t is stated that recently teams were
engaged to haul the long looked for
engine and dynamo from the railroad
to the power house, so certain were
those principally interested that both
would arrive that day. The contract
with the owners of the horses was sub
sequently called off, and it hasn't been
renewed since. The members of the
Light Committee will now wait until
they see the engine and dynamo, be-
fore believing that they are here. The
present contract with the Standard |
Electric Light Company ends January
lst, and after that some other arrange. |
nent will be made between the bor-
ough and the Standard Company for
lighting the streets until the munioip-
pal plant is completed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Hot Stove Topples Over.

The home of Jesse Shannon, on Ferry
street, opposite the Mahoning Pres
byterian church. narrowly escaped be-
ing badly damaged by fire, on Sunday
morning.
All the members of the family were
at church, with the exception OF ten
vears-old son. A foot of the stove
which contained a hot fire, became
dislodged in some manner and dropped
70 the door, causing the stove to part
Iy toppIe over. The live Goals wer
thrown out on the carpet, and the lat
fer instantly began to blaze up in a
startling manner. The little fellow
ran 70 the front door and called fire
His cries brought to his assistance
Charles Love, who succeeded In eX
tinguishing the fire before any grea'
damage was done
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Pender.

There are many magicians before
the public presenting various forms of
entertainment, but there are none
more clever or more worthy than Pend
treme Eastern section of the United
States, his name is household word.
Pender is real magician in that he
is the inventor and patentee of all OF
his tricks. During the summer months
he is deluged with orders at his work
shop to supply some of the best know
magicians with his inventions. Severn
al of these magicians are now per
forming feature acts exclusively with
Pender's inventions.
Pender will soon appear at the Dan
Vile Opera House. Special Christmas
matinee and night, December 26th.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Another Victim of Icy Sidewalks

Another accident resulting from
treacherous sidewalks occurred Tues
day afternoon when Uriah Grove, OF
80 Vine street, fell on the snow cover
ed ice, breaking his nose and severely
cutting his forehead.
Mr.. Grove was walking on Pine
street between Walnut and Lower Null
berry when the accident occurred.
There is quite steep grade at this
point, and this. together with the fact
that the icy spots were hidden from
view by the recent snow fall, was &c
countable for the accident. No one
saw the mar fall. but Simon Hoffman
happened TO be passing soon after ano
noticed that Mr. Grove was injured
Mr.. Hoffman assisted him to DR..
Paules' drug store where the fracture
was reduced.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Committee Will Meet.

Rev. Charles Morrison, OF Sunbury,
who is Chairman of the Standing
Committee of the new Episcopal Dio-
cese, has issued call for the members
of the committee to meet in Harris
burg on Tuesday, December q, to de-
eide on when aud where to hold the
convention for the purpose of electing
a Bishop.
The number of candidates for bishop
will not be as large as at the recent
convention in Lancaster, when DR..
Manning was elected.
The Rev. DR.. Foley, of Trinity
church, Wiliamsport, is the choice o.
many for Bishop of the new diocese.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
CONDENSED NEWS.

There's work for every man who
wants it, That is condition, not a
theory.
There's lenty Of ice, but little skat-
ing
Winter has been cutting up pranks
aud blowing its icy breath on the
thermometer in manner that recalls
January of last year.
Have pity on the salespeople. Re-
member they are human and that it is
tiresome to handle goods that you have
no intention of buying.
Old Santa Calus is now packing up
and preparing for his annual sleigh
ride.
Come down. Mr. Turkey. Uncle
Sans family desires to have closer
acquaintance with you about the 25th
inst.
Catawissa is delighted over the news
that the Hamlin Gar Works at that
place, idle for some months past. is
about to start up.
Clear the snow from your own side
walk and shame your neighbor into
doing likewise.
The corner stone for the new Meth
odist church in West Berwick was laid
on Sunday.
\ The Winter can hardly be called
TOO open.
Keep the cutters open for the Jan
uary thaw.
Unable to handle the freight bust
ness on the Middle division the Pennsy
Company has placed eight new crews
on duty. Forty-eight trainmen from
the extra list will go Oh regular duty.
A matrimonial wave has struck the
nubIic school teachers of Reading. Sew
eral young women have resigned TO
take husbands, and the designations OF
seyeral more are expected for similar
reason before Christmas.
The bridge building business is evil
IDENTIFY booming. Scarcely day passes
but dozen Of car loads of bridge iron
passes noIthwaId over the Pennsy.
Sufficient bridge iron Is transported
monthly to build miles of bridges.
The wise head of the family does
not spend the last cent. He retains
something for an emergency.
These are the days when the ice
barvesters should follow the old in
junction about making hay when the
Sun shines - They should cut ice be-
fore the inevitable thaw.
Turkey seems disposed to go on the
list of prOhi bitive meats so lar as
prices are concerned.
The approach of the merry Yuletlde
will bring home nearly all OF the Dan
willie students who are attending the
various colleges and semlnaries.
One of the assurances-a white
Christmas.
For the balance of this week there
will be busy times In the stores.
The holiday vacation in tHe schools
will begin on Friday afternoon anc
the pupils are full OF gleetul antlcipa
tions.
Many farmers took advantage OF th'
good sleighing yesterday and drove t
this city.
Will some one please make tn
weatl.r prophet present of new
goose one.
Ticket No. 1913, held by Charlie
Peifer won tie quilt in the contes
conducted by Mrs. Gibbonv, Che1r.
street.
Tomorrow will be the last day 0
school, and the urchins are happy.
In fifteen counties of the State tn
recently elected county officers hav
failed TO file bonds at the State de
partment, ami until they DO so thei
commissions will be withheld.
The days length for the next tw
weeks remains the same.
Buckwheat cakes and sausage al
the real breakfast foods these morI
ings.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Christmas Anniversary

The German Verein club gave their
eRnnqAiII iIal4, aGl4h'iidStTlfeai is f"DGh5 rfg, Sunday
night. The.event was participated in
by the members Of the association and
their families. 1t commenced at 80
O'Clock and continued until II 80.
The several rooms we're artistically
decorated for the occasion with the
National colors and eyergreens, the
latter emblematc of the holiday sea
son. "Old Glory" was suspended from
every alcove and foated gaily from
walls and ceilings, revelation OF the
owe and patriotism felt by the Ger
man citizens of this republic for the
starry flag of freedom.
The social was under the direct sup
ervision of the president of the assocla-
tion. Christian Loeb, and a committee
of arrangements consisting of Charles
HACK. Anthony Schott and K. Albert.
| Mr.. Schott was the caterer, and fur
nished a splendid supper for the
| guests in attendance. This compris-
ed turkey, bread. butter, coffee, ice
cream and other palatable vlands too
numerous to mention. The menu was
served by courteous walters, who wed
with each other in trying to be polite
and attentive to their guests When
not engaged in storing away good
things, those present were seated III
the reception room whiting away the
time in social conversation. All spent
an enjoyable evening. The German
Verein association now numbers abou'
80 members, and is growing rapidly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Work at Undergrade Crossing

Notwithstanding iuclement weather
and other draw wbacks, Contractor RoR-
ers has been making fairly good pro-
gre at the undergrade crossing this
week. The concre'e piers have reach
ed height of about feet. and are
steadily growing.
Regarding the durability Of these
piers many doubtful expressions are
heard. Opinions are based on the fact
that the work is being done in the
winter, W hen everything is against the
solidity and durability Of concrete.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Important Decision.

On Monday Judge Sayidge handed
down a decision in the case of Consts-
bic O'Leary against Northumberland
county in which he decided against
O'Leary and in favor of the county.
O'Leary sued for $3,S31.4e minus
1886. 2l, which he had received on ao-
count, for serving subpoenas. The de-
cision will save the county large
sum Of money.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
New Church for Sunbury.

At meeting of the official board OF
the Methods. church of Sunbury, 1T
was decided to engage the services of
an architect with the intention Of com
pleting the preliminary work prepar-
atory TO building a now church build
ing The old church will be torn down
and the new building erected on the
nresent site. Just when the work will
he started has not as yet been decided
upon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Will Return to DanvilIe,

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry q. Thomas OF
Portland, Ne, who have been travel
ing in Europe for the past four years
are now visiting Mr.. Thomas uncle
W. W. Thomas, the United States
Minister to Sweden aud Norway.
Nh. and Mrs. Thomas expect to re-
turn to this country in few months
when they will come direct to this city
to visit Mrs. Thomas mother, Mrs
Emma Heller, Church street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
A Queer Bank Note.

Notice has been issued by the secret
service of new counterfeit $40 Buf-
falo bank note 1t is OF the series Of
1901. bearing the check letter d and
plate No ia. There is a period be-
tween Warrington and d. @. The pap
er is fimsy and the silk threads are
coarser than In the genuine note.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
The First Trolley Resort.

The Nechanicsville Band has made
the first move in the way of providing
trolley resorts, by erecting a commo-
dious building along the trolley line,
which is to be used as place for
practice. and for any social functions
that the organization NAV wanr tn
The structare is 40 feet long and 2S
feet wide, and is being built on half
acre tract OF land purchased from
George Rishel, and adjoining DR..
Paules' farm. The contractor, James
Morrison, of Mechaniosville, began
work on the building about week
ago, and expects to have 1t nearly com
pleted by January /, 1905.
George Burger, ader of the band
stated yesterday that the building
would be used for baud practices, and
that from time to time entertainments
would be given. In the summer time
the half-acre tract will be open to the
public on occasions when entertain
ments or festivals are held.
The mechanicsville band is In most
flourishng condition. The property be-
longing to the organization. not count
ing its new real estate possession, Is
valued at over a thousand dollars.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Trolley Line Busy.

The trolley line handled many pas
sengers during Saturday aud Suud'y.
All the cars arriving at Mill sire t
were we'll filed with holiday shoppers
on Saturday. aud on Sun lay many
peoule took advantage of the warm
cars to take pleasure rides t. Bloc
hurp and other points along the road.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Returning Home.

The hotel registers show the effect
of the approaching holidays as most OF
thu travelling men have completed their
work for the year and are now return
ing home to enjoy the Yuletide.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Will Entertain at Montour House

Miss Sara E. DeLong will entertain
number of friends at a dance to be
given at the Montour House, Thursday
evening, December 29tb.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
COUNCILS
BUSY SESSION

Council met in regular session Friday
night with the following member
present: Vastine, Fenstermacher
Boyer, Goeser, Reif>nyder, Lloyd
Joseph NJ Gibson and David Gibson.
A communication from Mrs. Susanna
Reynolds, was read. She called
the attention of Council to the
grade in front of No 116 Mill street.
She said it was impossible for her to
lay new pavement per the recent es-
tablished grade that will insure per
mission to lay an up to date flag
stone pavement, to conform with the
old grade on Mill street; also to build
sidewalk on Library avenue.
On motion the CLERK of Council was
notified to instruct Mrs. Reynolds that
she must build her pavement to con-
form with the recent established grade.
Citizens residing in the vicinity of
Grand and Nassau streets petitioned
Council that an arc light be placed on
that corner The matter was referred
to the Light Committee.
The following resolutions on the
death of the late David A, Montgom-
cry, Councilman from the Third Ward,
were read aud adopted;
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst David
A. Montgomery, our esteemed and
worthy member, who could always be
depended upon to do right under all
circumstances, a man of sterling quail
ties, who could not be swerved from
what he believed to be just and tc the
very best interest of the Borough He
will not only be missed by this body,
but as business man, a kind friend,
a loving husband and in the church in
which he was consistent member. But
we bow with humble submission to
the will of our Supreme Ruler, know
ing that He doeth all things we'll
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes Of Council, and
be published in the papers of this Bor-
ough and copy be sent to the family |
of the deceased.
Joseph NJ Gibson,
Amos Vastine,
George f. Reifsnyder,
Committee
A number of bills for the building
of three pavements and lot of extra
work was presented by David J. Rog-
ers, and referred to the Streets and
Bridges Committee.
A resolution was adopted. empower
no +I,a -,-o~ia~.+ 80 C~----:r
A committee to be known as he
Standing Committee on Sewers, for
the remainder of the present term and
thereafter at the beginning of every
term the same as other committees are
appointed.
An ordinance requiring and permit
ting the owners OF certain properties
in the Borough of Danville, to make
proper connection with the use of all
sewers constructed by the said Bor-
ough, providing for the method of |
making such connections, prescribing |
the method of the use of such sewers
and regulating the charges therefore,
respectively, and for other purposes,
was read by the Clerk. 1t was then
taken up and adopted in sections, pass
ing first reading with but little dis
cussion.
On motion it was decided that the |
supervision of all public sewers be
considered part Of the duty of the Su-
perintendent of the Water Works, and |
all connections be made under his su
pervision.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
BOROUGH DEPARTMENT.
n
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
JOB PRINTING

The office of the AMERICAN
being furnished with large
ssortment Of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
nounces to the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
ofaIl Kinds and Description
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-29
NO ASSIGNMENT IN
The MORNING CASE

Mayor McColloch, returned yester
day from Canyon City. He stated
last evening toa Miner representa-
tive that he did not tlle the papers In
the case of the owners OF the Morn
ing mine maxim. nm assignment, as
IL was thought here WAS the purpose
of bis trip to the Grant county seat,
aud so stated In The Miner of Satur.
day.
Mr.. McColloch WAS rather close
mouth he'd about the whole BUSINESS
when talking to The Miner man re.
fusing point blank To state what Ills
future actions will he. He admitted.
however, that something will lie
doing before the property Is sold
under ,he Judgments now pending,
the sale b,ing advertised 10 take
place July -,
\ demurrer Was filed to the COM
plant in the suit instituted by /. ".
Davidson 1T al, seeking To enforce
the compliance with the bond for
the sale of the mine.
Mr.. McColloch left for Baker City
early this morning, driving overland.
to attend the opening of circuit court
there today.