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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
DROWNED WHEN
HELP WAS NIGH

J. K. Bolig of Sunbury.a a representa-
tive of the Singer Sewing Machine
Company, whose trips to this city for
a long time were of weekly occur
renee. fell from the Pennsylvania rail
road bridge yesterday morning and
was drowned.
Mr.. Bolig in the capacity of collect
or visited many families in Danville
and vicinity and became quite well
known. He was an old-timc acquaint-
ance of George W. Hukp, our livery
man, of whom he always hired horses
when he came to Danyille aud desired
to drive into the country.
Mr.. Hoke says that Bolig was N
this city as late as Saturday last 1t
is also worthy of note that he was on
his way to this city yesterday morn
ing when he met his tragic death.
Owing to the absence of the bridge
at this place Mr.. Bolig made arrange-
ments to 60 to Northumberland on the
early Pennsylvania train and then TO
drive from that place to Danville or
take the D l.. & W. train. He left
home early and having some time to
spare before the train was due went to
his Office On Market street, near City
Hotel. When he arrived at the pas
senger station little later he learned
that he had missed the train.
Being very anxious to get to Dan
Vile he decided to walk over the rail
road bridge to Northumberland. When
about the middle of the bridge Mr..
Bolig met an engine, approaching on
the same track. The mans eyesight
was defective, which made it neces-
sary for him to watch the ties very
closely,so that he did not see the loco
motive until it was upon him. He at
once became bewildered and in trying
at the last moment to get over on the
other track he lost his balance and fell
from the bridge into the river.
Several parties who saw the man fall
tried to find boat to row to his res
cue, but before he could be reached
he was carried by the swift current
down past Fort Augusta.
1t was indeed a heart rending sight
as the doomed man was swept along
by the pitiless ling des
perately to keep above the water and
all the time making an heroic effort
to reach the shore.
A young man on the river bank saw
Mr.. Bolig struggling in the water in
nearly mid stream and calling several
footboat and the party rowed out to
try to effect his rescue. They had
nearly reached the spot when the
drowning man was seen to throw up
both hands and sink beneath the sur
face. Weighted down by his heavy
| clothing he was unable to continue his
fight for life and drowned just at the
moment when help was at hand.
A number of row boats were en-
ployed in graphing for the body, and
these failing steam boat was pressed
into service with no better success.
The body was no doubt swept away by
the strong current and at last accounts
had not been recovered.
The drowned man was a native OF
Snyder county. For while he lived
at Bloomsbury, but for several years
past was a resident of Sunbury. A son
and daughter survive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
Worked Their Game in Bloomsbury.

The two short change men who
operated in Danville on Saturday fore
moor, according to all accounts, went
directly to Bloomsbury where in the
afternoon they reaped good harvest.
Edward Lewis, the post office clerk.
was the principal loser, being just ten
dollars short when he balanced his ac-
counts. Early in the afternoon a
smooth faced and smooth -tongued in
dividual entered the post office and
| asked for nine two cent stamps, laying
down twenty dollar bill. The clerk
gave him the proper change when the
man resorted TO the trick he practiced
in DanviIle, reaching in his pocket
and pulling out one dollar bill. The
clerk readily fell into the trap and to
get the change back again returned
| the twenty dollar bill and took the
value of the stamps out OF the one
dollar that was rendered. In return
! ing the change the stranger counted
out only ten dollars, but the shortage
was not discovered until too late.
The "short change" man next went
to the store of Tooley & Company
where he worked his film fam gam e
with good results, Joseph FlaheIty
being one of the victims, losing five
dollars The smooth strangers work
ed their way to Lime Ridge where all
| trace of them was lost.
Chief Mincemoyer notified the police
of Bloomsbury and Berwick Saturday
forenoon that the "short change" men
were coming that way. He gave a de-
scription of the men and asked that
! they he arrested.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
GEORGE JACOBS
SCHOOL DIRECTOR

George Jacobs of the Third Ward
was elected member of the School
Board Monday eve to take the place Of
Daniel Byerly, who removed out of the
Ward on April lst.
Mr.. Jacobs was nominated by Mr.
Werkheiser and unanimously elected.
70 comply with the school law he
could be elected to serve only until
June lst, when he can be reelected.
Mr.. Jacobs was brought into the meet
ing where the oath of office was ad-
ministered, after which he took his
seat.
A communication was received from
Rev. J. z. Hutchison. accepting the
invitation to preach the baccalaureate
sermon before the graduating class.
which was extended to him by the
Board at the previous meeting He
said he felt sure that it would be sat
isfactory to arrange for preaching the
blccalaureate sermon in the Mahoning
Presbyterian church.
Solicitor Ralph Kisner pursuant to
instructions at previous meeting pre-
pared lease for the Flat school house,
which he read before the Board. With
some slight changes the instrument
was adopted aud the officers were in
structed to sign it. The Flat school
house now passes into the hands of the
Board of Trade for a period of five
years, with privilege of renewal.
Treasurer NJ. H. Schram presented a
statement of finances to date, which
showed cash balance on hand of
s5l26 81.
Truant Officer ". E. Young present
ed report which showed that LAG
pupils are out of school owing to sick
ness, while 10 have not suitable cloth
ing. There were i've cases of truancy.
The graduating class through Prof
essor J. G. Carey male a request of
the School Board that Wyle's orchestra
be employed at the Commencement
exercises. The Board did not take
kindly to the proposition. Several
members expressed themselves and
they were unanimous on these points :
OF late each graduating class has tried
| to excel the other in the way of stage
ornamentation, if not in music and the
! like, aud the result has been defici-
eucy in funds which each year has
| been growing larger; the music was
never more acceptable than last year
when the class furnished it and ii
| is not too much 20 expect of the class
this year that they initiate the ex-
ample of their Immediate predecessors
and furnish their own music. The
| Board last year had a deficiency of
soma twenty dollars to make up and it
| does not feel like assuming any addi.
tional obligations.
On motion the matter was left in
the hands of the High School Commit
tee who will come to some understand
ing with the class and report at the
next meeting.
The following members were pres
ent: Keefer, OIth. Pursel. Burns,
Werk heiser, Greene, VonBlohn, Fisch'
er. Harpel, Hancock and Adams.
The following bills were approved
| for naymeut
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
A Missionary Writes of Oorea.

Miss Jessie Kimerer of this city is
in receipt of letter from her aunt,
Mrs. G. H. Irwin, who is engaged In
missionary work in Fusan, Corea.
Mrs. Irwin states that although In the
midst of military movements they
have not as yet felt that they wee in
any especial danger. They are prepar-
ed. however, to fee to China or Japan
the moment the situation becomes
critical in Oorea.
Mrs. Irwin is q sister of the late DR..
Kimerer of this city. Along with her
husband, DR.. Irwin, who is also an ac-
tive missionary, she paid Danville n
visit IA little over year ago.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
The Moonshiner's Daughter.

1.-The Moonshiner's Daughter
which is to be presented at the Opera
House next Saturday night is a new
and original melodrama, in four acts
aud eight stupendous scenes. A thrill
ing play Of startling realism abound
ing in surprisingly novel climaxes and
vivid situations OF intense dramatic
power. 1t wins the strongest recogni-
tion from all classes and can be truly
rated as the most conspicuous success
OF the season. Abundant life and col
or combine to make this one of the
best American plays ever produced. n
thrilling and exciting melodrama, deal
ing with the mysteries of the revenue
service, the danger and excitement of
hunting down moonsbiners in their
hidden retreats. With a strong healthy
sentiment underlying the play from
beginning to end. Tremendous, power
full, and convincing. A laugh every
minute. A cyclone of surprises.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
The Governor Was Present,

Wednesday was gala day for Sha-
mokin Dam and the people residing
throughout Snyder county, the oc-
casion being the opening of a new
road, the first in the State, under the
new road law, and added to this hon
or was the presence of Governor Sam
uel Pennypacker, who removed the
first shovelful of ground and made a
speech.
Word was received Wednesday morn
ing that Governor Pennypacker would
be present. Arriving at Shamokin
Dam he was greeted with cheers by
the large crowd which had assembled
and when the ceremonies were form
allv opened he removed the first shovel
ful of ground for the road and placed
the first stone in place for the erection
of a cuIyert which crosses the new
road. Following this he made short
speech and was then brought back tc
Sunbary aud returned to Harrisburg
on an afternoon train.
The Governor seemed to enjoy the
part he took III the ceremony and the
day will be one long to be remember
ed by the residents of Snyder county
who helped celebrate the event.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
I,iouor Licenses Transferred.

A session of Argument Court was
held Saturday with Judge Little and
Associate Frank G. Blee on the bench.
The liquor license of Andrew b.
Russell was transferred to Harry w.
Fields aud Newton H. Reifsnyder.
who have bought out Mr.. Russell and
will henceforth conduct the restaurant
located on Mill street near the First
National Bank.
Jackson p. Mckee was appointed
guardian for Grace Ann Caldwell and
John B. Caldwell, minor children of
John +. Caldwell. deceased.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
Eiks Install Ofhc rs.

The installation OF the newly elect
ed officers of Danville Lodge, No. 754,
B. p. O. ElRs was held Monday eve at
the hall in the Grone building, when
the following were inducted into
office:
Exalted Ruler Charles Chalfant.
Esteemed Leading Knight-W. W.
Gulick.
Esteemed Loyal Knight-Paul And
rews.
Esteemed Lccturing KnIght-Simon
Ellenbogen.
Secretary Edward Purpur
Treasurer-Ralph Kisner.
TIler-J. Beaver GearhaIt.
Trustee Charles Snyder.
After the meeting there was IA social
session.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
I. 0. 0. F. Anniversary at MontoursVille
April 26th.

Reading Railway will sell special
excursion tickets from points named
below to Montoursville at low rates
noted. These tickets will be good 60
ing and returning on all trdius Tues
day April Goth.
Schedule of Special train:
From Catawissa, Fare 81. so, Le ave
: 30 a. m. From Bloomsbury, Fare
81. 80, Leave :27 a. m. From Dan
vile, Fare $l25, Leave SOB a. m.
From Milton, Fare 75 cents. Leave
8 :l3 a. m. Returning leave Montours-
vile, regular train at 4 :39 p IN. and
special train at 100 p. m, for above
stations.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
Hodge Huff.

Miss Martha Huff until recently II
nurse at the Hospital and James A.
Hodge OF this city were united III the
holy bonds of matrimony last evening.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev n. L Cleaver at the parsonage
of Trinity NJ. f. church at 7 O'Clock.
The newly welded couple will reside
on Bloom street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
Machinery Shipped To- Day.

j. H. Goeser yesterday received a
communication from j. G. Stem stat
ing that the machinery and complete
equipment of the shoe factory to be re-
moved to this city from Milford, n.
J., would be placed on the cars at that
place today and will arrive at Dan
Vile early next week.
The repairs on the building 10 be oc-
cupied here are being pushed along
on double quick time to the end that
there may be no delay in getting the
new industry in operation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
CONDENSED NEWS.
April is tickle.

April is tickle.
Spring is on the jump.
March weather in April.
St. Louis is brushing up.
Oysters are on their last legs.
Trout season opens tomorrow.
Trout season opens on Friday.
April is maintaining the record.
Clean up around your premises.
April showers bring May flowers.
The whitewash brush is in demand.
Warmer weather is promised today.
Snow fell yesterday morning in this
city.
When the clouds roll By you will get
"a chance to dig that garden.
Every effort should be made to op-
crate the free ferry by Saturday.
The present year is giving indica-
tions of breaking the tragedy record.
Why rot prepare for an "old fash
ioned" Fourth OF July celebration
this year.
That time of disoomfort-the house
cleaning period is now upon US.
# Ia considered reasonably safe to
put the snow shovel in summer quart
ers.
The borough of Remove In Clinton
county has population of only 4O82,
but 1t has an excellent system OF sew
erage. At a recent meeting OF the
town council it was decided that the
principal streets be paved with brick
or better material.
The weather man can be expected
now to be extravagant in jumps.
The Sunbury business men have tw c
important projects on hand. move
10 being made to close all stores at sis
O'Clock aud committee has been ap'
pointed to solicit funds 10 make the
bridge between Sunbury ard Northum
berlAnd free to the public.
A mixture of April showers and
March winds is combination that
oughtn't to be chaked OH the boards.
The Pennsylvania railroad has or
dered summer uniforms to be donned
ON May ..
The carpet beater and the man will
the spade are in evidence these daysI
Such exercise is better than tonic o.
Drugs.
The Government Geological Sur
vey has received a report of an exten
siye deposit of Alaskan coal, accessible
to the Pacific ocean. The coal field
lie behind the Controller bay OF
fields, at the foot of the Chugacl
mountains. The coal resembles tn
harder bituminous Goals of the East
Tie savings bank deposits OF tn
country are still rapidly increasing
This Is surely an evidence of the fac
that the people are saving something
IL they didn't have the money the
couldn't deposit it in the saving
banks.
For the first time painters, emplo
I'd by the p. & r. railroad have bee
summoned to Tamaqua to undergo a
examination the same as applicants 70
any position in the other departments
This innovation on the part of the com
pany is a mystery to the painters. bn
ia Ia taken as indicative Of steady em
ployment the whole year.
Now beginneth the young maiden
escort to dodge the corners where til
festive ice cream soda fizzeth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
D. @. Jones OonvalesCent.

d. Q. Jones, foreman of the mount
ing department of the Danville Stove
and Manufacturing Company's works,
is able to appear on the streets again
after six weeks illness. 1t will be
some time before he will be able to
resume his position.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14

A number of the larger independent
coal operators are said to be about to
purchase their own cars and so be in
a measure independent of the rail
roads. The steel car seems to have the
call
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
DR.. r. B. Wintertenn Very III.

a letter was received i'll this city
yesterday bearing very discouraging
news concerning the condition of DR..
T. b Wintcrsteeu, who is still under
treatment at the University Hospital,
Philadelphia.
The operation performed IA couple OF
weeks ago resulted in no improvement
whatever On the contrary his condl-
ton has become less hopeful.
The letter received yesterday stated
that there are no signs Of improvement
in his case and that IA" i, daily becom-
ing weaker HIS wife IS with him III
Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14

Tree planting is becoming popular
all over the country. This feeling
ought to be encouraged, just as too
much tree cutting should be discou rag =
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
JOB PRINTING

The office of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment 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
ofall Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14

The repairs tn tire river b'ldgr Mt
East Rloomsb ~ are nearly complet-
ed. Only about twenty five feet of the
rlauking remains to be- done.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-14
Miller.

Miss Catherine Miller and Harry
Molten were married in this city on
Saturday evening. The nuptial knot
was tied by Rev. W. E. Wenner at the
home of Carl Molten, Railroad street,
at O'Clock. The ring ceremony was
employed After the ceremony fine
supper was served which was enjoy ed
by the large number of guests present
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

STHE firm of Nielsen Brothers was formed nearly five years ago by
two young mn who saw that there vas IN opening ior II i've
energetic real estate office i'll this city. Property was just beginning
to owe. People had ceased to wonder if the a who paid what seemed
like a fair price for a Smith street lot would ever get his money back. They
had c)me TO realize that Perth Amboys day was just dawnlng' III the
best and brightest day of the ctys life was only breaking.
1t was then that Hans and NelsA A. Nielsen decided to en'er the busi
nss life of Perth Amboy. They had both been attained in another field
of industry, in which it was II more than fair to assume nat they would
meet success. In making their decision 10 break into a new field, they
showed unusual qualities of courage and determination, whlch, coupled Win
inn RANT position in The real estate world of lls section of the State.
Their first off &c WAS in the Hancy building, over the tH8t National
Bank. They w1rNc1 hard, were at it early IN the morning ana continued
until far into the night Tue result was that in u remarkably hort time
they wcrc rec gnMc1 by opcrty owners and intending investors ahke. Ihey
mastered the details of tie lcl estate business and added tot insurance ln
all its branches.
When the Schcucr building was crcctcl and thrown open to tenants, the
NicIscus were first in the field. They secured the agency of the building
and then selected tho fine offices in the Ap X, the halron corner DctWcch
Smith street and New Brunswick avcnuc for themselves.
Their business has increased in volume ana Importance day by day, and it
sccnss sometimes us though its progress drs not stop even during the night
In their lines Of business, n o task has been too large or their undc-
taking. no matter to trivial They have simply met the wants o the people
brought Harrison Bal, the wealthy Mahoncy City, Pa investor to Perth
Amboy with his thousands and that IS only an incident of their long and
successful rec ,rd. They succeeded in opening up the BoG&s tract o Lewis
street, between Catapa avenue and State street. and other large properties
have been put upon the market through thcr efforts.
Me&rs. Nielsen have not allowed mere business to occupy all o Their
thought and energy and it is with Il great deal of qualification that they ne
gotiaied the sale of two local properties about which cluster a wealth OF
historical associations.
These were the old Barracks property, sold to John p. Lloyd, of Mata-
wan. aud the original East Jersey Hall OF Records, at the corner of High
and Gordon streets, which L. V. Eskcseh low owns.
Throughout their business career, the Messrs. Nielsen have been known
for their fair dealing with all, their uniform courtesy and their never failing
and untuing energy. They have fought their way, step by step, and have
justly earned every bit oft The abundant success which has been theirs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

800 feet of deep water frontage, suitable for manufacturing pur-
poses, Practically the last available of it's kind III this city. We Will
furnish map and details Of same upon application.
Houses taken in exchange for building lots in any part OF Perth
Amloy or vicinity. State requirements.
Fort Reading well appointed cottage with large plot of land, worth
$35O0.O0. Bottom price $200O.0 90. Only a few hundred dollars cash
required, balance may remain.
Two tlrce-story brick houses with lands 50xlO0, front on two
streets, accommodation for six families, which, with some overhauling.
would bring $4,000 a month. The property is centrally located and
has a speculative future.
improved. increases in value, may be sold at ST., $1,000,
On our books VIC have IA variety Of valuable clay properties for sale
in different sections of New Jersey. Some have railroad and others
have both railroad and water facilities. Maps and particulars will be
chcerfuly furnished free to inquirers.
$3OOO.0O will purchase a well appointed residence on Hobart Street
near Smith Street, 8 rooms, good condition, and twothirds OF purchase
price may remain at 5 per cent. mortgage.
If YOU want to sell your business or real estate quickly see us about
it. We can give you better service than any other Real Estate Agency
in the city.
Are you protected against fire? If not, get our prices before gong
elsewhere. We insure in the strongest companies. Lowest rates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
NIELSEN Bros x xS4Arz BARGAIN COUNTER

We always have money on hand to loan on Bond and Mortgage at
5 per cent. interest.
Do not let this chance pass if you are a rent-payer; 7 room house
for $500. 90. First payment $4,000, balance same as rent.
Lot on Washington Street, we'll worth $780, 90, will sacrifice same
at $375.Oo. ~&@
81 aero Farm in South Amboy, fine soil, with good buildings, will
sell at 100000.
8 room house in good location, rents for $1,000 a month. Great
bargain at $l2O0.0O.
Store and dwelling, monthly income $4,000, for sale at $lSOO.OO.
Lots for sale in any part of the city from $500 up to $lO,0OOOO.
A room housewife acroof land, in very good location; price, $1,000.
Any of the above properties may be had a little less. Our ondeavor
will be that you get your purchase at the lowest price obtainable. The
terms are subject to agreement. We have unsurpassed facilities for
|loaning money on Bond and Mortgage at 5 and G per cent. We can
advance loans up to 80 per cent. of value.
When you need the service of able and honest brokers. see us be-
fore going elsewhere. Charges reasonable, highest references.
You may avoid foreclosure by consulting with us, which will be
entirely confidential. We have always cash capital on hand for the
accommodation Of customers or friends.
NIELSEN BROTHERS, l2 Smith Street, Rooms 80.
Schener Building, Perth Amboy, Nj,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-01-13
Sarah Left Home

A bereaved husband up in the
Dokota border has posted the
following notice on a pine tree:
"My wife Sarah has left mi
rancho when | didn't do a thin g.
to her an ! want it Distinctly
understood that any man as
takes her and keers former on mi
account Will get hisself pumped
so full OF lead that some tender
foot will locate him for a mineral
claim. A word to the wise is
sutfishent and orter work on
fools. Fargo Morning Call.