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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Funeral of r1rS. Henry.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Henrie
took place from the family residence
on Bloom street Monday afternoon
at two O'Clock and was largely attend
ed.
The services were conducted by Rev.
William Mccormack, D. D., of the
Grove Presbyterian church, assisted by
Rev. George E. Limbert of Shiloh Re-
formed church. The pail bearers were
NJ. g. Youngman, Harry Mapstone,
Alex. H. Grone and Alex. Foster. In.
terment was made in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Those present at the funeral from
out of town were: John Henrie and
family of Berwick Samuel Henrie and
wife, Charles Henrie and wife. Bert
Henrie and wife, William Henrie and
wife Of Bloomsbury; Thomas Curry
Jr.. and wife of Sunbury; Mrs. John
Redline, Mrs. Rebecca Curry and son
Robert, Mrs. Forsythe, aud Misses
Rebecca and CLARA Gulick of North
cumberland; Mrs. Maggie Houck of
Pottsville, Samuel Curry and wife,
Miss Agnes Curry and Mrs. James Nc
Williams of Mooresburg.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
BOAT UPSET;
MAN IN RIVER

The most exciting kind of an expert
enee was that of John Burke. one of
the bridge engineers, who on Saturday
morning was thrown into the river by
the upsetting of his boat and burdened
with the weight of his clothes, was
tance to "dead man." the nearest
place on which he could find place
of refuge until fellow workmen came
to his aid.
Mr.. Burke is the man who runs the
hoisting engine at the first pier on the
Danville side of the river. When his
startling accident occurred he was
row ing in boat from the second pier
on the Danville side. A line of the
Water Works ferry was dipping in the
water and Mr.. Burke's boat struck it.
The small craft overturned and Mr..
Burke was thrown without warning
into the rough, swollen stream,
Where the boat upset the water was
twelve or fifteen feet deep and when
the engineer was suddenly thrown into
it his position was one of extrem dan
ger, for the cold water was benumbing
and the mans heavy clothing bore
him down. Fellow workmen called to
him to swim to the nearest "dead
man. a crib of stone held in place by
guy lines. and retaining his presence
of mind he strcuk out bravely and af-
ter a hard swim reached it. Encumer-
ed as he was, the feat was one of great
difficulty. for the distance lie swan
would have been considered long und-
er any circumstances He was taken
from the place in boat as soon as
possible and when he got inside of dry
clothing he was soon none the worse
for his perilous and decidedly dis
agreeable plunge. His escape was a
very fortunate one.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
THE VETERANS
READY TO GO

The local Spanish American War
veterans lave completed their arrange
ments to attend the reunion at Milton
on Saturday and will go in sufficient
number to make a creditable showing
1t is expected that at least thirty or
forty Danville men will Co. The num-
ber, may, however, exceed that. Some
are going by train, but large party
will leave the armory in a shoe fly.
starting about 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing.
The Danville delegation has good
hopes of getting the 1905 reunion,
which will be the third annual, to
come here as this city can offer
strong claim for the gathering and as
sure the veterans of an enjoyable time.
1t is possible that the rotation system
may figure in the choice of the next
meet ting place. For example the re-
union went from Williamsport to Mil
ton, the nearest point to Williamsport.
except Lock Haven, which did not
have much of delegation at the first
reunion. Now it is possible that Lewis
bury. the nearest point to Milton. will
be after the next reunion, but II tina
Danville delegation out numbers that
of Lewisburg there is good chance
of this city winning out. The local
people will extend to the Spanish Am
erican war veterans of the Twelfth a
hearty welcome if they decide to meet
in Danville next year.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Cavalry Veterans Meet.

The meeting of the Seventh Penn
sylvania Cavalry in the Milton Opera
House Tuesday evening was an affair
of a very happy nature. ExSheritf
Breckbill, of Montour county was at
) the meeting and helped in the enjoy
able entertainment by giving an anus.
! ing address. Mr.. Breckbill was elect
led Vice President of the Association.
The election occurred yesterday
morning in the hall of Camp l2l, Sons
OF Veterans, and resulted as follows:
President, ]. A. Opp, of Plymouth.
Vice Presidents, Captain Bernard
Reilly, of Philadelphia ;Michael Breck :
bill, of Dsnville; Charles Bricker, OF
Elmirs, N. Y. ; Mshlon Linton, Wash
ington, Pas
Secretary and Treasurer, Frank r..
Hutchinson, of Pittshurg.
1t was decided to hold the next meet.
ing at Gettysburg on October 24th and
25th, 1905.
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The teams lined up as follows
Hospital Barn Still Burns.

And still the fire burns at the State
Hospital barn. In spite of the rain of
the last few days the grain and hay
that was in the structure destroyed by
the flames OH last Wednesday is yet
smoulderng. OF course while the fire
exists nothing can be done to clean up
that section of the barn, but in the
part where the steers perished good
progress is being made in removing
the debris
Many persons are visiting the scene
Of the fire. Even some of the Blooms.
burg people who come here on the
trolley go to the Hospital farm before
returning home. On Sunday many
farmers drove to the place. Nearly
every day, however, the work Of clean
ing up is watched by numerous per.
sons.
The question of disposing Of some Of
the cows that we're left without shelf
er when the big barn went mp in smoke
is being temporarily disposed of by
placing the cattle on the Morrison
farm, which adjoins the hospital farm
proper.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
ONE AFTER BOAT,
OTHER AFTER SON

Two runaway boys and a stolen boat,
the pursuit OF the boys by the owne
of the boat and by man looking for
his missing son and the chance meet
ing in this city of the two men, who
resumed the search together, form the
oasis of strange story of considerable
interest.
John A. Peifer, of Mifflinville, ar
rived in this city yesterday afternoon
on the IL 10 Pennsylvania train in
search of two boys and stolen boat.
Mr.. Peifer is employed in Berwick
aud uses his boat for crossing the riv-
er at that point. Tuesday night be-
tween six aud nine O'Clock the boat
was stolen and early yesterday morn
ing the owner started down the river
, afoot in search of the boat. lie found
no trace of it, and upon reaching Cat
awissa took the train for this city.
Upon his arrival here he was inform
ed that boat answering the desorip-
tion of the Peifer boat had passed
through here at eleven O'Clock occupi-
ed by two boys.
Chief of Police Mincemoyer tele-
phoned to Sunbury and Northumber
land, giving notice to the police of
those towns to watch for the boys and
hold them until the owner of the boat
arrived. 1t was at this point that John
N. Sitter, of Berwick, appeared upon
the scene in search of his boy, Oliver
Sitter, who had run away from home
ON Tuesday night in company with a
lad named Pierson Burke. The boys
are aged respectively thirteen and fif-
teen years.
Mr.. Peifer and Mr.. Sitter were
strangers to each other, but it was ap-
parent that they were in search of the
same boys, so they started out togeth-
er, taking the afternoon train for Sun
bury, hoping to find the objects of
their search either there or at North
umberland.
The boat that was stolen was valu-
able one of the general Style of the
launches running between this city and
South Danville. The Burke boy had
a boat of his own, which he disposed
of at Bloomsbury.
A report received by the AMERICAN
late lsst night stated that the
two boys were captured at Northum
erland and will be taken to their
homes today. 1t seems that the boys
left home at 80 clock Tuesday even
ing in the boat that young Burke
had and went to Bloombsurg, were
they are said to have gotten rid
of Burke's boat. Yesterday they came
to Danville and from here went to
Northumberland, where they were
taken into custody. About dollars
worth of supplies were in the boat.
The only reason given for the running
away of the boys is that Burke object
ed to attending school.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Glorious October.

What could be more glorious than
the past few days? Out of the gloom
and storm of last week nature came
forth triumphant and in her most mar
velous guise. The hazy atmosphere,
which turns the distant hills to au
amethystine hue, does not prevent the
golden orb of day from giving his in
vigorating warmth, and bringing out
the magnificent colors of the Autumn
al robings of the nearby forests. The
woods have taken on their multicolor-
ed apparel, symphony of red and
brown, scarlet and gold. The recent
storms did not strip the foliage as
cruelty as might have been expected
and nature is still in full panoply.
Make the most of such days as these
and enjoy the transcendent beauty Of
our prime October days. There is a
whisper afar. We shall have a change
soon and the chill winds from Canada
will bring along the snow squall. the
clouded sky, AMI make bare the trees
so MAJ ficent in their farewell to
Summer
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Surprise Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cornelison gave
a surprise party Saturday last in hon.
or of their daughter Winifred's birth
day. Those present were: Mrs. Ella
Madden, Mrs. Annie Hartman. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Oornelison, Misses
Blanche Bogart, Jennie Cornelison,
Jennie Shires, Nola Robbins, Ivy, Rosy
and Annabel Hartman, Olive Madden,
Crissie Frazier, Mary and Martha
Shultz. Florence Fausey, Laura Fenst-
ermacher. Hazel Feustermacher, Paul =
inc Antrim, Messrs. Thomas Bogart,
Alfred Bogart, Percy Hartman, Ralph
Antrim, Lake Frazier, Marvin and
Olin Madden. The afternoon was spent
in games and music and a delicious
supper was served.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Pleasant Surprise Party.

A surprise party last evening was
rendered Walter Deibtrt on the oocas =
ion of his birthday anniversary. There
was music by Miss Pearl Fenstermach-
er. Refreshments were served. The
following were present: Mr.. and Mrs.
David Lynn, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Deib-
ert, Miss Pearl Fenstermacher, Miss
Marion Camp, Miss Bess Kocher, Miss
Verda Kocher, Miss Lois Williams,
Miss Sara Deibert, Miss Bertha Gross,
Miss Mary Deibert, Russell Deibert,
Merlin Morrison, Howard Morrison,
Scott Helms, Isaiah Nader, Calvin
Lynn and Mrs. Williams and son.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
HEA6 i''j'ij;Ujj{SiHt CRUSHED
BY TRAIN

Michael Greedy, aged about 2S years,
the Philadelphia & Reading railroad
yesterday afternoon, his head being
frightfully crushed, an arm torn from
his body and his body all over knock
ed and bruised in shocking manner.
Philadelphia & Reading freight train
No. "a was passing the north Mill
street crossing as a crowd of men and
boys, Greedy among them, approached
the track. The party decided to ride
to Grovania and back. Greedy remark
ed before mounting car that no train
ever running could make him dig the
gravel, but he narrowly escaped meet
ing his fate moment later in jump
ing on. When the train passed the sta
tion he was seen sitting on a lumber
car. When the train reached Grow
ania, in attempting to dismount, he
missed his footing and fell under the
cars. After several cars passed over
him he was thrown from beneath the
CARS OUTSIDE OF Gne Tails.
His clothing was almost entirely
stripped off of his mangled form. The
men who we're with him removed the
lifeless body to the power house IF the
Danville and Bloomsbury trolley line.
Later he was brought to this city, ar
riving at the Doster undertaking es-
tablishment in the evening. MI. Dost-
or states that the awful condition of
the body shows that Greely must have
been dragged some distance. Cinders
had cut and scratched it and the bruis-
es we're countless.
An AMERICAN representative last
night found Mrs. Greedy at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Mary Bingham,
No. 9 Sycamore street. Her overpow-
ering grief is pitable. Two small chill
dren are left her to care for. She stat
ed that for about two months she and
her husband and children had lived in
Bloomsbury, where he was employed
at Harman q Cogger's foundry. About
a week ago they returned to this city
to reside at No. rs Montour Row
which was their former home, and it
was just Tuesday that their goods ar
rived in Danville, so that the death of
Mr.. Greedy comes when the home is
not even in condition for the family
to occupy. Mr.. Greedy had applied for
work as puddler at Howe & Samuels.
No arrangements for the funeral had
been made last night. The body is in
such bad condition that burial will
be necessary very soon, possibly some
time today.
DR.. Sharpless of Catawissa, coroner
of Columbia county viewed the body
at Grovania. The sight was a horri
BILE one. The brains of the man, in
tact, we're by the track. Even the
lungs were exposed where the arm was
torn out at the shoulder. The hat of
the man was in Montour county and
the body in Columbia county, so the
holding of an investigation devolved
upon the Columbia county authorities.
DR.. Sharpless decided an inquest un
necessary after he had heard the testi
mony of witnesses, clearly establish
ing that death was purely accidental.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
WANT RULES
ALL OBEYED

Some of the School Directors at the
regular meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation Monday night went after the
teachers "tooth and nail. " The things
they complained of were detsining
children too long after school, maxim
them write words for punishment, Civ,
ing them too much work and taking a
per centage from their lessons for bad
conduct. After long discussion the
superintendent was instructed to in
form the teachers that if they violated
the rules governing the schools he
could not recommend them for re-elec-
tion.
The following members were pres
ent: DR.. Harpel, president, Messrs.
Orth, Green. A dams, Burns, VonBlohn,
Trumbower, Pursel, Fischer, Werk-
heiser and Haring. The minutes of
the last meeting were approved as read
by Secretary Orth.
Mr. Orth presented request for u
letter press and blotter bath for the
commercial school and the matter was
referred to the supply committee.
The only bills were for supplies to
the amount of s14.01 and $1733 for
teachers and janitors salaries, which
were ordered paid.
City Superintendent Gordy present.
ed the request of County Superintend-
ent Derr for the use of the High School
during institute week starting Nov
ember 2Sth. which was granted at the
end of a lengthy debate.
After this the heated discussion of
school matters of which some of the
directors disapprove took up the time
until adjournment.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
HUGE CHESTNUTS
With A HISTORY

'Chestnuts Ct remarkable size and a
history OF uncommon interest are dis
played in the window of the Lenlger
drug store. i'll street. They were
brought home by DR.. Sober aud a
party of Danville friends who recently
visited the chestnut farm near Paxiuos
owned by O. r. Sobers, cousin of
DIR, Sobers and man whose fame as
fancy shot with the shot gun is wide.
Even Buffalo Bill had to yield laurels
to Mr.. Sobers, who won a contest with
him and with it 81 900. At the pres
ent time Mr.. Sobers has standing
challenge offering to wager from So, 900
to $25. 900 with any marksman of his
class who desires to meet him.
The chestnuts on exhibition were
taken from trees grated on the Sobers
farm, whore altogether about $50, 600
trees have been grated, some on chest
nuts and some on oaks, and it is re-
markable thing that this year some of
the finest chestnuts were found ON oak
graft. The great chestnut grove Gov
ers 420 acres. Last year the crop
brought $40, 900 and this year MI Sob.
'ers expects it to yield $500 While
the ordinary chestnut barr contains
two or three chestnuts the ones grown
by Mr.. Sobers often contain as many
as seven chestnuts and specimens of
this kind are shown in the Leniger
window. When the Danville men were
at the Sobers farm. which is four miles
from Paxiuos, they were shown thirty
two chestnuts that weighed pound
and 8 chestnuts that side by side meas
'ured over IL inches.
The chestnut grove at harvesting
time is free from grass and weeds as
the result of 500 sheep being pastured
in it, They are driven out before the
harvesting starts. About forty Italians
take the chestnuts from the trees,
which are young and low. When the
'orop is harvested the burrs and leaves
led in order to do away with the dan
ger of forest fires destroy ing the grove.
The visit to the Sobers farm roved
exceedingly enjoyable to the gentle
men who went from here. They in
speoted the costly stable, where Mr..
Sobers has thirty mine thoroughbreds,
and the fine half-mile track that lies
about 150 feet from the handsome resi-
dence Mr.. Sobers has on his farm. The
home of Mr.. Sobers is in Lewisburg
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Died After Long Illness.

After an illness of several years Pet
er Kim died of complication of dis
eases at his home, 1854 Church street,
at 12 30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
He was 50 years OF age. He is surviv-
ed by his wife and the following chill
dren: Eugene, Alfonso. Harry. Ed
ward. Emma, Margaret, Lily and
Edith. all Of this city y; Mrs. John Will
Jams and Mrs. Bert sohooley of Wyom-
ing and Mrs. Edward Reed of Watson
town.
The funeral i'll occur at 2 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon from his late
home, burial to be made in Odd Eel
lows cemetery.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Burr Stock COmpOny.

The Burr Stock Company presented
"On the Verge of Ruin" to fair siz-
ed audience at the Opera House last
night. The play was novelty in
asmuch as it was the first time it
has ever been produced in Dan
Vile by repertoire company, and it
was very pleasing performance. The
vaudeville stars with this company are
excellent and they change their acts
nightly.
"a Gay Deceiver" will be produced
this evening aud tomorrow evening
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" will be
played. A matinee performance will
be given OH Saturday.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
OLD TIMERS WON
OPENING GAME
FOR PRESIDENT

Before an audience of four hundred
peo pie Friday eve the Danville Old
Timers Basket Ball team defeated the
Friendship Fire Company team of
Bloomsbury by the score of twenty
Eve to eight. This was the first game
of the season for both teams, the fact
being evident from the character of
the playing. Numerous chances for
goals failed to net any gain. and the
passing was ragged at times. This is
to be expected, however. in the early
part of the season when the players
have had so short time for practice.
The Danville boys had the game 60
ing their way from the start although
the Bloomsbury team did not cease
their stubborn resistance until final
time was called. In the first half Dan.
vile netted seven goals, five from the
field and two OH fouls. Bloombsurg
in this half succeeded in getting but
one basket The second half was near
ly a repetition of the first. At the end
of the game Bloomsbury for a few
minutes took big brace and threw
three goals in quick succession.
The playing of the Danville team
showed clearly that the fine basket
ball material that at one time made
the game so popular in this city is still
here. The team. however, needs
practice in passing and throwing.
When this is gained the aggregation
will rival the famous independent
team of 1898.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
WedS at WatSOntOwn.

At the home of Mrs Widell, Elm
street, Watsontowu, her youngest
daughter, Miss Lou Widell, was marri-
ed to Robert F. Dietz, of Danville, at
noon yesterday. The bridesmaid was
Miss Fora Harman, of Montgomery and
groomsman, John Lee, of Danville.
The bride wore pretty white null
gown and the bridesmaids dress was
of cream voile.
The Rev. ]. Nj. Bean, pastor of the
Montgomery Reformed chruch, per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
of the immediate relatives. The par
lor in which the wedding occurred
was decorated with chrysantliemum ms
and dshlias. Mr.. and Mrs. Dietz will
reside in Danville.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Sling Shots Under the Ban.

The State Game Commission has m
structed its wardens and agents every
where to arrest boys using, slings as a
weapon with which to kill song and
insectivorous birds, and already some
arrests have been made. Secretary
.KAbfus has quite collection of weap-
'ons adorning the walls of his office.
all of which were taken from persons
engaged in violating the game laws.
Several murderous looking guns cap
tured from foreigners, oldtime pistols,
'slings and rifles are grouped and form
an interesting exhibit.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Mems Glass Took Walk.

A novel and enjoyable feature of
local Y. M. O. A. gymnasium work
was instituted yesterday when the
mems class TOOK a trolley ride and
cross country walk. They started from
Danville at 6 30 O'Clock in the morn
ing and arrived at Grovania at 6 :45.
They then walked back to this city
passing through Mauser and Toby Run
hollows.
1t goes without saying that such an
outing found great favor with the
members of the class and was very
beneficial as we'll as pleasant form of
exercise. The class will take a similar
trip tomorrow morning, leaving at the
same time and place.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Steam Digger a Big Success.

The steam digger brought from Sun
bury by Caldwell, Barry & Leonard
yesterday was placed in operation and
worked very we'll in taking fiat load
ed with stone, concrete and other sup
plies out to the bridge piers. The
placing of the coping on the third pier
was begun yesterday, when the work
of putting the remaining nine courses
of stone OH the fourth pier also was
started.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Shamokin Firemen to Parade.

At the coming election the citizens
of Shamokin will vote OH the question
of increasing the bonded indebtedness
of Shsmokin s45, 200. for the purpose
of building new hose houses and pur-
chasing fire lighting appliances. In
order to work up interest in the cleo
ton, the firemen of Shsmokin wi IL
hold a monster parade and demonstra-
ton Oh the evening of November TIN,
the day before election.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Christmas Presents Free.

The War department will ship free
Of charge from San Francisco to
Manila such Christmas packages as
reach the superintendent of the army
transport service in San Francisco
by December lst. Packages will
be forwarded from Manila to points in
the islands without charge. so far as
they may be shipped by the intar-is.
land transport system.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-28
Pig-Skin Chasers Will Battle.

Another Dauville aud. Sunbury foot
ball game is scheduled, this one to &C.
cur Saturday afternoon at DeWitt's
Park. The admission will be only ten
cents and good attendance is expect
cd.
At Sunbury last Saturday the Dan.
Vile team was defeated by score of
10 to 0. This week the locals will try
to retrieve themselves. Consequently
a hard fought contest may be looked
for,