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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
PERSON AL
PARAGRAPHS

Mrs. Daniel DeLong and daughter,
Miss Sara f. DeLong of Blue Springs
farm left yesterday for Atlantic City,
n. ].
James Wood returned to Williams
port yesterday after visit with rels-
tives in this city.
Miss Olive Thompson has returned
from New York city.
Rev. J. E. Hutchinson left last even
ing for Lewisburg.
Mrs. William Lindner of Pottsgroye
visited relatives in this city yester.
| day.
Mrs. H. A. Kline returned TO her
home in Northumberland yesterday
after visit in this city.
Samuel We'll of Altoona, was visit
or in this city yesterday.
Daniel Huber of Catawissa, was a
visitor i'll this city yesterday.
Otto Huber of Sunbury. transacted
business in this city yesterday.
W. L. Watson of Sunbury, was in
Danville yesterday.
Frank Etter returned from Shenan-
doah yesterday.
Miss Blanche Lowenstein has re.
turned from visit in New York city.
Frank Jackson of Berwick. was a
visitor in this city yesterday.
James Scarlet, Esq, was in Blooms
burg yesterday.
Rev. j. ". Crawford left for North
cumberland yesterday.
James Daley, Jr. returned to Union
Furnace yesterday after visit with
his family i'll this city.
Harry Abbott of Bloomsbury, was a
visitor i'll this city yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Powley of Sunbury, Wis
tied friends in this city yesterday.
Mrs. Lewis Williams left yesterday
for visit at Marietta.
DR.. J. W. Vastine of Shamokin,
spent yesterday in Danville.
Harry Hull, telegraph operator at
Berwick was visitor in this city yes
erday.
Harry Ksrlip of Savannah, Ga.
formerly OF this city. spent yesterday |
with friends in Dauville.
G. G. VanAlen of Northum berland,
was Danvi!le visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Kate O'Reilly returned to
Philadelphia yesterday after visit
with relatives in Danville.
Edward Sarge Gesrhsrt. Esq. trans
acted business in Sunbury yesterday.
yesterday.
Mrs. William Hovies visited rela-
tives in Sunbury yesterday.
Mrs Miles Sohatzer called on friends
in Northumberland Yesterday.
George Bachinger transacted bust
ness at SelinsgrOve yesterday.
J. p. Durham returned to NoIth-
cumberland yesterday after short Wis
it in this city.
Special Officer Pursley OF Shamokin
transacted business in Danville yester- |
day.
Peter Dietrich left on the :53 ID. l.. !
& w. train last evening for Denver,
Colorado.
Rev. w. p. Evelsnd of Bloomsbury
was in this city yesterday.
G. Ii. Royce, superintendent OF
Castle Grove farms, left yesterday for
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
It WILL Be
A FREE FERRY

There is no longer any question as
to whether or not free ferry shall be
established here to take the place OF
tho bridge. 1t the joint meeting Sat
urdav the Northumberland County
Commissioners showed themselves
thoroughly in sympathy with the
views of our own Board on the sub
ject of transportation pending the re-
building of the bridge
1t was not only decided TO establish
free ferry, but the two boards got
down to work in way which showed
that bat little time will be lost. The
establishment of a ferry such as the
Commissioners have in view to fully
meet the requirements of the situation
will in the very nature of the thing be
several weeks in the future. The Com
missioners at the joint meeting, Sat
urday, therefore, were more concern
ed in providing some substitute that
will take care of traffic until the ferry
proper can be installed
E. J. LeDuc appeared before tne
Commissioners AID an agreement was
entered into by which his coal dig
ging outfit is to do service as a ferry
for the time being The coal dig
ger" proper from bow to stern is sixty
feet long; in width it is twelve feet,
Divested of all machinery except en-
CINE and boiler it will accommodate
nearly hundred passengers. The fiat
boat, thirty-fve by twelve feet, used
to receive the coal and pushed ahead
of the steamer Will hold at least two
busses or other vehicles. Mr.. LcDuc
feels confident that he can steam across
the river in eight to ten minutes, APP
preaching the shore almost anywhere,
as his steamer draws less than one foot
of water.
The only difficulty lies in the fact
that the ice is not all down the river.
Mr.. LeDuc last fall succeeded in get
ting his coal digger out of the river
aud at a safe place upon the bank only
at the expense Of considerable time
and outlay of money. The precaution
was wise one otherwise the whole
outfit would have met the fate of the
bridge when the ice went Under the
he is loaih to launch tie
steamer during the next few days. un-
til fully apprised of conditions up the
river, unless provided with adequate
protection when the ice comes down.
Mr. LeDuc was instructed by the
Commissioners Saturday to proceed
to get his beat in readi-
ness which, it is thought, may con
sume three or four days. Several of
the Commissioners held to the view
that the creeks mouth now blocked
with ice, might De upeno'' ~ answer
AS a sort of harbor of refuge for the
ferry when the next flood comes sweep
ing down. If this eau not be accom-
plished Mr.. LeDuc Will probably he
secured against damageor loss and the
coal digger will be launched as soon
as i'll readiness, whether the ice has
come down or NOT. Meanwhile the
people of Danville, South Danyilla and
Riverside will have to be satisfied
with such accommodations as is afford
ed by the row boats now plying back
wards and forwards.
Owing to the number of bridges TAX
Ell away along the North Bracnh fer
ries will be very much in demand and
our Commissioners anticipate Difficult
ty in procuring second hand boats suit
able and are afraid that they shall
have to order a new ferry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
ESTABLISHED IN 1855
JUDGMENT IS
REVERSED

Among the orders and judgments OF
the Supreme Court filed on Monday is
found ruling relating to the case of
| Sarah Q. CrOmley vs.. Pennsylvania
railroad company which was non suit
ed at the local court last November.
In this case. which was argued before
the Supreme Court in February, judg-
ment is reversed with procedendo.
By this reversal the case is reinstat.
ed ard will no doubt be tried at the
May term of court When the non suit
was ordered in November all the plain
tiff's testimony was heard, the defense
holding that the formers case had de-
veioped contributory negligence of
such nature as to prevent recovery.
In ordering the non-suit Judge Little
granted rule to show cause why it
should not be stricken of
The case was appealed. The attor-
neys interested and who appeared be-
fore the Supreme Court were James
Scarlet and E. S. Gearhart for the
plaintiff and H. M. Hinckley and /.
x. Grier for the defendant.
Among the witnesses for the defense,
all of which remain to be heard, was
the engineer of the Buffalo Flyer on
duty when Joseph B. Cromley and his
little son were struck aud killed at
WatsontowD. He was one of the most
important witnesses and during the
trial in November remained in this
city awaiting his turn to testify.
The engineer has since been killed,
being one of the victims of a collision
between the Buffalo Flyer and
freight car which occurred at Harris
burg about a month ago.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
Moving Pictures.

Nj Edwin J. Hadley for five sea.
sons with Lyman H. Howe Co.. will
present a fine collection of Moving
Pictures in the Opera House Saturday
evening, March l9.
No expense has been spared in the
selection of his pictures and Mr..
Hadley positively guarantees the
longest, most varied and most expen-
sive program in America.
New Comic Pictures, new views OF
travel, new magic pictures. Wonder
ful natural history series. See the
best. Prices 10, 25 and 35 cents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
Traffic Resumed on PennsY.

The full schedule of trains were run
over the S. II. & W. branch yester-
day. The ice has been removed from
the track along the entire division.
The trestliug at Catawissa yesterday
was not wholly completed but the
company got over the difficulty at that
point very nicely by transferring pas
sengers. The freight trains were run
around by Rock Glen.
The Pennsy has shown much enter
urise and during the last few days has
made a great stride forward. All that
is needed now is a free ferry to bring
a return of normal conditions to Dan
VILE and South Danvile.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
Long Journey Made Under Difficulty.

Miss Bensinger of Sterling, Ill, is a
euest of the Misses Voris, Pine street.
The lady arrived when the flood was
at its height last week and her entire
visit thus far has been replete with
adventure. Arriving at Sunbury on
Tuesday the Sth inst, she found traffic
held up on the S. H. & W. and was
Obliged to take hotel until the next
day when she got to Danville by way
OF West Milton. arriving here III time
70 see the river bridge take its de-
parture. During the vicissitudes OF
the stormy trip Miss Bensinger and
her trunk become separated and 1t was
not until one week after her arrival
here that her baggage made It's ap-
pesrance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
CONDENSED NEWS.

SprlnG seems tardv.
Movers are packing up.
The blue birds are here.
1t will soou be time for that tired
feeling.
This is the time we engage in
deans o! the flowers we are going to
raise
The Philadelphia x Reading Kali
way broke all records for hauling pas
senger aud freight traffic during the
worst food conditions and proved con-
clusively that they have not only a
great system, but have capable men in
charge of all departments.
Suicide is reported TO be on the in
crease. Tie only trouble is that the
right ones do not avail themselves Ct
the privilege.
The Pennsylvania rgilToad is losing
no time in making repairs to it's tracks
which have been damaged by the
floods.
The Eagles State convention will
be held at Reading on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday, July 20, 81 and
%.
The Edwin j. Hadley company will
show a fine collection of moving pict-
ures at the Opera House on Saturday
evening. Mr.. Hadley guarantees to
exhibit pictures with less flicker than
any show of its kind on the road. Mr.
Hadley has recently perfected de-
vice whereby this annoying featuIe mas
been practically eliminated. Come and
see the best Prices, II, % and % cents.
The soldiers residing in this section
who served during the SpanishAmeri-
can war are all being located aud their
correct addresses secured by the pen
sion department at Washington. The
object of the census is not known.
Judge Mari, of Pottsville, has called
upon the State Board of Health to
take charge of the smallpox situation
in that county. The disease, he de-
clared. has become a menace to the
whole state The court announced that
it wo0ld not sanction the further use
of school funds in the townships to
suppress the disease.
You can find signs of spring or yon
cannot find them, just az you choose,
any old day.
Sunbury was about the only town
along the Susquehanna for distance
of many miles that stood the most
severe test of the ice and high water.
1t is expected that 855 delegates
will attend the Central Penna. Con-
ference to be opened in the Fifth Street
NJ. f. church at Harrisburg on the
twenty first of this month.
The bluebird is keeping somewhat
darker than usual this spring.
A little more winter for a chaLge.
The groundhog's reign Is at an end
The Mormons do not show up very
wei uuub Jnt ptnctlhtihS i"y7 VI ti'
searchlight of inquiry.
Robins aud blue birds seem to b'
poor judges of the weather.
The Edwin ]. Hadley company viii
present their superb collection OF pict
ures in the Opera House on Saturday
March 18th Mr.. Hadley was for tiV
seasons with the Lyman II. How
company.
The High School Athletic Associa
tion will give a minstrel pertormanc
in the High school room on the even
ings of Friday and Saturday, 18th an
18th inst Admission 10 cents. Their
will be "a matinee Saturday afternoo
for school children, admission fo
matinee 10 cents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
Great Demand for Flood Views.

Amateur photographers have been
very busy about town during the last
few days and many excellent pictures
have been taken.
The weird and striking prospect in
front Of Burgess Pursel's residence,
West Market street, has proven a great
temptation to the amateur photograph
er and the Burgess himself took sew.
eral pictures, which bear most ex-
cellfnt finish ho.,.. ....-. ....y,. ,,.,.---.--
former residents living as far away as
Washington, ID. c., and points III
California, who read of the ice gorges
and the big flood in Danville.
Mr.. Browns subjects cover such
wide range that few persons look over
his pictures without wanting several.
He has already sold hundreds and yes
terday received supplies which will
enable him to fill orders for at least a
thousand more. There seems TO be no
let up in the demand
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
], H, Brugler is a Viewer.

The following viewers have been
appointed by the Dsuphin County
Court to view the location tor the re-
building OF the bridge at Oanville car
ried away last week: A. r. Phille-
brown, engineer, Of Sunbury; John
H. Brugler OF Danville; DR.. Thomas
G. Fox OF Hummelstown S. II. Zim'
norman, Esq. and Job J. Conklln,
Esq, both of Harrisburg.
1t is estimated that the new bridge
will cost $3.50. 600
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
plrJuuay anniversary.


A reception and dinner was held at
the home of ID. B. Heddens, Mansion
House, Sunday in honor OF the
seventy eighth birthday of Mrs. Fanny
Heddens of Wsshingtonville.
The gathering was purely family
one, attended by all of Mrs. Heddens
children and many of her grandchil-
dren, as follows: W. NJ. Heddens, son
Arthur and daughter Beulah OF this
city John G. Heddens, Mt. Carmel ;
Amandus Heddens, wife. son Clyde and
daughter Izora and George K. He'd
dens Of Washingtonville; j. @. He'd
dens, wife and daughter Marion. p.
B. Heddens, wife and daughter lima.
NJ. A. Masten. wife and daughter
Christella of Bloombsurg John r.
Wilson and wife Of Milton.
The reunion proved to be al exceed,
ingly happy one, a number of presents
being received.
Mis-. Heddeus is one of the most
widely known residents OF Montoul
county aud has occupied the present
stand. Excelsior Hotel, at Washing
tonville for period Of fifty -four years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
Fine Pictures

Edward c. Geager took several IN
t.restiug ucrnros Of the aood last
week, which he has finished up in {"
vary aitistis manner. As souvenirs Of
the flood they Will be priced most
highly by all who may he fortunate
enough to possess them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17

The little mining patch of Colorado,
near Girardville, with population OF
several hundreds, has at present seven
teen cases of smallpox. Several deaths
have been recorded.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
Brakeman Killed.

Harry Gougler,a D. L. & W. brake
man, was killed on the RAILROAD at
Northumberland last evening. The
unfortunate man was in this city yes
terday afternoon and left for North
cumberland about O'Clock on an extra
freight.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
W. !. I,owrie in Charge.

W. j. Lowrie of rawberry Ridge.
has taken charge of the school at
Porter, Derry township, for the re-
mainder of the term.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17
New Bridge Two Years in the Future,

William Kase West, Attorney for
the County Commissioners, who de-
livered the petition for the new bridge
to the Dauphin county Court on Mon
day, was seen in this city yesterday.
He states that the application for a
new bridge at this point was the sec
ond thus far made, Berwick alone be-
ing ahead of us. In spite of this ad-
vantage Mr.. West states that it will
be two years before a new bridge can
be constructed here. BY today, he
thinks, it will be known who the
viewers appointed are. But in the
very nature of things the work will
proceed slowly. as the building of the
piers alone will consume one season
while at least nine months more will
be needed to erect the iron work. 1t
is thought that work on the bridge
here and at Berwick will proceed sim
ultaneously.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17

The Oldest inhabitant is maintain
ing a remarkable silence in regard to
weather and floods. But he will fol-
get all about it next winter.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-17

The hand organ may be expected
any day
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-29

Capt. Jim Farr, of Reagan
county, was here Tuesday.
Window Glass at Smith IL
Robertson's.
&. A. Broome returned from Il
business trip north Sunday.
Fewer gallons; wears longer;
Devoe.
j. l. Walker and wife returned
home Sunday.
New alfalfa and Johnson grass
j. g. Woodward, phone 22G.
Joe Funk was in from the ranch
several days last week.
jackson e. Murrah, Fire Insur-
ance. TT
Oscar Weldon, of Junction City,
was trading i'll town Friday.
j. S. Miles, expert embalmer
and funeral director. Phone 3.
b f, Byrd, an old time ranch.
man OF Ozona, was here Friday,
Wilson Heaters, the only heat,
ers, at lIagelstein's, Ask your
neighbor,
Mrs. w, A, Guthrie returned
| NJ, ln,, fr,N, Al NlCit rn rho
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-29

Judge Parkers letter of accept
ance is received most enthusiast
cally by democrats and is regard
ed by many republicans as being
u strong document. Some press
comments are as follows:
Washington Times (Republi-
CAM: "The citizens really inter-
ested in public affairs should read
for himself the letter of accept
ance of the democratic candidate.
1t is not wearying in its length
and its frank and explicit.
Judge Parker has proved anew
that he is the leader of his party,
that he sounds the keynote fear
lessly, and with courage awaits
the result. For its frankness,
and even for its strength, the let
ter commands respect. Doubtless
it will he assailed in the usual
manner by the element of par
tisanship too blind or too stupid
to discern good in n manly foe. "
Washington Star Republican, /:
"It is distinctly more effective
than the speech of acceptance. 1t
clears up some antiquities. 1t
attacks, on reasonable lines, re-
publican shortc omings, in respect
to tariff division and reciprocity,
avoiding committal to the demo-
cratic platforms assault upon
protection as robbery, it empha-
sizes the gold standard declara-
ton. 1t places the candidate de-
tinitely among the anti-lmperlnI-
lists, who would make to the Fill
pinos immediate promise of flu
ture independence, if independ-
ence cannot he prudently granted
to the Fihpinos at this time,
New York sun (RepubIcNn) ;
eve bespe0k the candid consider
alton of all citizens for what is
the most creditable production,
as literature, that has yet ema-
mated from Esopus. And we call
particular attention to its most
interesting feature, viz: The ref
erence to the much debated pen
sion order making the age Of sixty
two presumptive evidence of dis
ability to earn II living 10y manual
labor. We have found no reason
to revise our opinion that this
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-29
THE ANGCRA GOAT

The general public in the past has
looked upon goats with certain
amount of Indifference, caused 10y their
knowledge OF the native and Spanish
goats. The AngOra goats are very prof.
liable animals, both for mutton and
mohair The average high grade An
CORA goat will clip three pounds Il
year This mohair brings, on an aver.
age, 30 cents per pound. 1t has been
known to sell for So per pound.
Nohar is used for various things,
such as hats, ladies' dress goods, gents
dress goods ANA upholstering, especial.
ly in coaches. There is a great variety
of pushes and mattlngS made from
mOhalr. All this has created-a demand
for all classes of mOhair, SO that the
American breeders have not been able
to supply this, MS shown by the impor-
tations made by the mills, some i'm
porting as much as 100000 pounds each
season. - l.. l.. Witt Before Texas
Farmers Congress,
Flesh of the Angorn.
For the production of mohair alone
NAAN -hllSNl" 10 a. wig ll'hNtAbAN
but the profit doesn't stop there, us the
kid Is one OF the most delicious Of
meats. The Angora wether natures at
an early age. When mutured it
brings 81 to $2.25. This increases the
profits to Il great deal more for the
Angora. There Is vast difference
between the Angora wethcr and the
flh 4 -.
meat is tender until the goat reaches
an old age, while the Spanish wether
begins to get tough after he reaches
the age of one year and continues as
age advances Farm ana Ranch,
Money In Goats.
We have found raising Angoru goats
to be the most profitable business that
we have ever been engaged in, says n
Texas grower IN Farm and Ranch. We
have :ried sheep and cattle, yet we
realize more from our goats for the in.
vcstnent than anything else We have
been in the business ten years and lind
it 10 be Il very pleasing one as well rs
profitable, ana think that II every farm.
or had a few goats on his rough land,
which nearly every farmer has in Tex.
as he would find it very remunerative.
Raising AnGorn Kids,
Angora kids are very delicate and
need careful attention until they reach
the age of two to four weeks Then
they are turned loose from the stake
and kept in the pen until they are
eight to ten weeks old. Then they can
be turned out with the flock.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-29
WINTER CARE OF SHEEP.
Quarters should lie Light and Free
From Drafts.

None of our domestlcated animals re.
quires less elaborate winter quarters
than the sheep, but nevertheless they
are often objects of dire neglect, and,
though they may be able to endure a
great deal Of hardship, still II pays
to give them all the attention and cont
fort they require. On account of the
fleece which nature has provided the
sheep Is able TO withstand low TEN.
perature 80 long as it Is shielded from
drafts and dampness.
If located on dry and well drained
land 1t Is not necessary to put wood
en- floor in the sheep pens, and, in fact,
we would prefer the earthen floor, for,
besides being cheaper, 1t Obviates any
danger of draft from below. a liberal
amount Of dry litter should be provid-
ed, aud II this Is done and the building
is free from drafts the sheep are not
likely to suffer much from cold. OF
course the building should be reason.
ably warm, though there Is great dan.
ger in getting 1t too warm. Should the
sheep he kept In Il place that IL SO
warm that they perspire II great deal
their constitutions will be weakened
and they will be particularly suscepti.
BILE to colds. Sheep will do well If
kept In temperature u few degrees
above freezing.
Plenty of light and good ventilation
are essential to the welfare of the
flock. The pens should be SO arranged
that lots Of sunlight may be admitted
This will call for numerous windows
on the south side of the building. Sun.
light plays an important part In the
prevention of disease and aids In build
ing up vigorous constitutions in the
animals. Darkness is also conducive
to dampness. which is injurious.
A sheltered yard in connection will
the pens. into which the sheep may
run ut will, is of great value. 1t pro
vidcs for the necessary exercise, ant
during the bright sunny days the tlocb
will spend large portion of their time
I'm this yard. In mild weather hay may
be fed to them In racks in the yard.
Warmer quarters must be provided
for ewes that may lamb before warn
weather comcs.-Farmer.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-09-29

Everything in Music at Allen S.