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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
ODD MOON BELIEFS.
The Orb of Night as Food For the
Immortal Gods.

Immortal Gods.
Certain it is that belief in the moon
as the abode Of the fathers was widely
spread among the people speaking the
Aryan languages. To tie present day
the peasants in Swabia are heard to
say, MAY go 10 the moon if | did it, -
instead Of May die If | did it." Nay,
people who work on the Sabbath day
are threatening even now that they
will 20 TO the moOn-that is, that they
will die and lie punished in tie moon.
\ more startling idea-pcvuiiar, 1t
would seCm, to In4id-wuS III Il of the
moon ser ing as the food of the gods.
And yet, though it sounds strange to
us, 1t was not so very unnatural an
idea after all The gods though inyisl-
bic, had been locate In the sky. In
the same Sky the golden moon. often
compared to a round of golden butter,
was seen regularly to decrease. And
If II were being consumed by anybody
by whom could II be consumed II not
by the gods? Hence the ready conclu-
sion that it was so and that it was, in
fact, this food which secured to the
gods their immortal life.
If so much had once been granted
then came the question. How was the
moon gradually increased and restored
to It's fullness? And here the old su.
perstitiOn came in that the souls Of the
departed entered the moon, so that the
waxing Of the moon might readily be
accounted for by this more ancient ar
ticle of faith. Hence the systematized
belief that the moon wanes while 1t is
being eaten by the gods and that it
wakes while it IS being filled by the
departed souls entering it. A last con-
clusion was that the gods when feed
Ing on the moon were really feeding on
the souls of the departed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing,
in to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. soc. If your druggist
hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

To do even the most humble work
worthily and well something more than
blind mechanical service must be CIV
en-. A young mistress once asked her
cook about a certain recipe. Just how
much -four do you put in, Mary p
Law, mum, you don't follow any rule;
you just use your Judgment" But
suppose you don't have any Jedg-
nant,'" returned the puzzled mistress.
Then don't cook"' was the reply. sue
sinct and to the point.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Pn0r. hut Polite.

Want some money, do YEP" said the
kind old lady Now, l wonder ef ys
deserve it. What would you do with q
penny eff l gev 1t to YEP
Lady" replied the polite beggar
'yer kindness would touch me SO dat
I'd buy a postal card wild de money
an write yer note o. thanks. Cath
olic Standard and Times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Appearance a Protection.

appearances are deceitful" Is an
cid saying, which was illustrated by an
old lady in one Of our banks a few
days ago.
She drew out sum very near the
$1,000 mark. The banker kindly asked
her IL she did not wish an escort to
her destination In order TO insure pro-
lection for the large amount. Looking
calmly at the banker, she replied.
why, nobody would think had more
than 81 25r-Rumford Falls Times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

why don't you ever want TO go TO
wedding" snapped Mrs. Enpeck.
Il don't believe you've been to a wed
ding since you attended your own"
NO" mildly responded Mr. EnEeck.
II haven't And" he added softly to
himself, II sometimes wish hadn't
attended that one" Philadelphia Bul-
latin
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

Visitor to particular friend, who has
had several new dresses laid on the
bed TO choose fromD-I do wish you
would tell me the name of the woman
you sell your things to. I've got u lot
Of Old gowns Ike these that / want 20
get rid of.-Punch
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
RunchlnR Ii.

How long have you been married. p
asked the prima donna.
only six months this time" replied
the beautiful soubrette; but, putting
them all together, l suppose I've been
wife for three or four years at
least
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
what May Be.

Passenger ION ocean liner Of the fu-
turs)-Win you please direct me to
my statsroom7 It's No. 727. Clerk
Ht-s about half mile aft. Take trolley
car on starboard promenade.-Chicago 30
Tribune
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
The Record LunRffn.

Here's a story bout man what
been married ten timesw
Brother Williams seemed lost In
thought. Then he spoke up: What
make em print sich tales ez dat?
Wen a man once gifts in de lunotic
asylum dey orter stop talkin' bout
himr'-Atlanta Constitution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

The joke about the saloons being
closed OIL Christmas can be brought
out again for New Years day, and
then it will go on the shelf until
Christmas and New Years again come
on Sunday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Merely wished 20 Know

Miss Passay," he said, there is
something | have for some time wish
Cd 10 ask you"
"Oh," she sasped, I'm so glad-that
IN, IL mean, is it anything person
alY'-ChicaRo Record Herald.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Weak
Hearts

Are due to indigestion. Ninety nine of every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when il was simple indiges-
ton. II is a scientific fact that all cases OF
heart disease, not organic, are not only
traceable to, but are the direct result OF indi-
geston. All food taken into the stomach
which fails Of perfect digestion ferments and
swells the stomach, putting it up against the
heart. This interferes with the action Of
the heart, and in the course of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr. D. Kauble. Of Nevada, O.. says: had stomach
trouble and was in a bad state as had heart trouble
with it. took Koiol Dyspepsia Cure for about four
months and it cured me,
KcdoI Digests What You Eat
and relieves the stomach Of all nervous
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bottles only. Sloo Sa. holding 2ii times the trial
size. which sells for soc,
Prepared by E. c. DEWITT & CO., CHICAGO.
Sold by Paules Go. Gosh & Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

Estate of Margaret Y. Grove, late Of
the borough of Danville, Pa, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters
Of Administration d. b. n. on the
above estate have been granted to the
undersigned. All per. ons indebted to
the said estate are required to make
payment. and those having claims
against the said estate, will make
known the same without delay to
NJ. G. YOUNGMAN Administrator.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

There will be business meeting o
the Prohibition League at the United
Evangelical Church this evening at
half past seven O'Clock. All officers
and members are urged to be present.
Important business
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
judicial Prognostics,

What kind Of sentence did the judge
give the weather manT"
Fair, followed by clearing; hard Ia
Dor, changing to variable; bread and
water toward evening; Sunday. soup"
-RmffaIo EXnress.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
All the Same

The horny handed man calls 1t pay
the skilled mechanic wages" the
clerk salary" the banker income" a
landowner rent roll" lawyer fees"
n burglar "swag," hut 1t all comes to
the same at the end OF the week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

and cheerfulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
'hatitis not uncommon
tor a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
ateS toe often IL the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Relative ADVANTAGES,

(Which do you think is better"
asked the thoughtful girl, wealth or
social position?"
my dear" answered Miss Cayenne,
with money to give entertainments
you can get into the society column,
but aristOcratic origin does not neces-
sarily insure mention in the financial
news. Washington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
A LeRhOrn.

City Niece-What kind OF a chicken
is that, Uncle Josh? Uncle Josh-That
Is a Leghorn. City Niece-How stupid
of me. or course | ought to have no
ticed the horns Oh his iegs.-Chicago
News
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

HS-He's put a good many to sleep
In his time She-Doctor or pugillstf
He-Eeither; he's preacher.-Chicago
Journal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
The Midnight Promenade.

She Henry! Huh? She-Just im-
agine baby Is one OF those sick friends
you sit up all night with.-Harper's
Bazaar
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Easy and Quickl
Soap making
with
BANNER LYE

To make the very best soap, simply
dissolve a can of Banner Lye in cold
water. melt 81 lbs. of grease, pour the
Lye water in the grease. Stir and put
aside to set
Pull Directions on Every Package
Banner Lye is pulverized. The can
may be opened and closed at will. per-
hitting the use of small quantity at a
time. 1t is just the article needed in
every household. 1t will clean paint,
floors, marble and tile work, soften water,
disinfect sinks. closets and waste pipes.
Write for booklet Uses Of Banner
Lye free.
The Penn Chemical Works. Philadelphia
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

n. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
couEages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

Blessed Is he who has found his
work. Let him ask no other blessed
ness = CARLYLE
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
Saturday, January 14th 1905

Saturday, January I4th 1905
at II o'clock A. M.
All that certain messuage, tenement
and tract of Land situate in Liberty
township, Montour county, state Of
Pennsylvania, bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at White oak
tree in line of lands formerly of Hugh
McWilliams, thence by same North
three degrees forty minutes East fifty
seven perChes to lime stone. thence
North twenty seven and one-half de-
grees East twenty-four and five.tenths
perches to lime stone, thence along
the centre of public road North ell
even and one. half degrees West sixty
eight and fivetenths peTches to a stone
thence along land of William Dyer
South seventy eight and three fourths
degrees West twenty and six tenths
perhces to lime stone, thence along
same North twenty six aud one half de
grees West fifty five perches TO lime
stone, thence along land lately sold to
Joseph P. Nicklin. South seventy
three degrees West thirty six and three
tenths perches to a lime stone. thence
along land now or late of William
Taylor South fonr degre, ten minutes
West one hundred and sixty FIVE tenths
perches to stone thence along
land now or late of Mrs. Hains
South eighty nine dagI ees East twenty
two perches to stone in centre Of
public road leading to Mooresburg,
thence South three degrees West seven
teen and five tenths perches to stone,
thence along Hams land South eighty
nine degrees East sixty seven and sew
en- teuths perches to White Oak tre
the place of beginning, containing
ninety two acres and one perch of land
on which are erected large and COM
modious and up to date farm buildings
with best of water at house and barn
Seized, taken into execution and to
be sold as the property of Elmer e.
Berger.
GEO. MAIERS, Sheriff.
R. s. zimmerman, Atty.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
As the Child Saw n,

A New York tenement house child
who had spent a happy day in the
home of settlement worker describes
the visit In the following letter, accord
ing to Charities:
Miss - lives in a big beautiful
house. There are three floors and lots
Of rooms. / should think IT would be
hard for them to find each other, there
are so many rooms. 1t is not SO hard
to find each other when you live In
part Of one floor. The floors were hard
and shiny, with little pieces Of carpet
on them. No piece was big enough to
cover whole room"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

Of his victims in the street, Il sent you
a bill In January"
Yes. sir"
"And again in April"
"Yes, sir"
"And again in July"
Eyes, sir"
"And l presume you received one the
other day"
II did, sir"
"Well, sir; well, sirT' lustered the
creditor
"Well, you needn't feel so stuck up
over it." replied the other as he lighted
cigar There are firms in this town
who send me bills every month in the
year, and they never stop me in the
street to brag about It either. l detest
such egotism, sir Good morning" -
Tit-Bits.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, 1t is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp=Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty E1f
cent and one dollar kssT7z;Hk E" :%:::::ss
sizes. You may have y
sample bottle by mail aAEMs sEsI..ss5as4k 4
free, also pamphlet tell Home of swamp Root
ing all about it, including many of the
thousands OF testimonial letters receive I
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. KLINE,
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make no mistake, but rene N
ber the name, Swanp-Root, DR.. Kill
mers Swamp-Root, and the addres
Binghamton, NY e, on every bottles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
SHERIFF"S SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE !!

By virtue of certain writ of Fieri
Facias issued out Of the Court OF Com
mon Pleas of Montour county, and to
me directed will expose to Public Sale
at the Court House, DanVille, Montour
county, State of Pennsy lvania, OH
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-29
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

r. s. zimmerman, Atty.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10

why"' brought forth the follow
ing astonishing replies: San
drew jackson, because he whip.
ped the British with an old
hickory"
Grant, who was elected Presi-
dent twice and around the
world once" 81 like monroe for
doctonn' the people, and Jack
son, standing on a stone wall,
and fell dead" "Lincoln, who
was shot and killed standing in
a booth, and died saying, 'Jcf.
ferson survives, am contcn-
ted. /" "DeSoto, who waded i'm
the Mississippi up TO his elbows,
and there found his grave"
"Old General Putnam, who left
his OK and ass in the field and
went and beat the British.n
"The redoubtful "John Paul
Jones, because he said: wen
beat them British or bust, and
then did it"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10
RESOLUTIONS
Marlboro High School.

Whereas the Marlboro High School
ia now closing one of the most success
full years in its history and whereas
this euccess is due largely to the ear
nest faithful efforts of our highly es-
teemed faculty Mr.. Montgomery.
Misses Michaux, Easterling aud Ham.
er who we believe have endeavored
at all times to give to our children
the best possible training of both mind
and heart, therefore bo it resolved by
the trustees and patrons of our school
1st. That we do hereby publicly ex'
press our high appreciation Of the
faithful and efficient services rendered
by our teachers during the School
year now closing.
2nd. That we extend to each and
every one of them our heartfelt thanks
for the Intellectual and moral train
ing they have given and the Chris
tian influence they have exerted upon
the children placed under their care
and supervision.
;}rd. That should tho consecratc,
teachers leave us for other fields o
labor, they will be followed by on,
best wishes fer their future succ s
and happiness
4th. Th t the secretary If on
board of trustees be instruui, iur
nish to each of our teachers It cnpv o.
these resolutions and Il copy a,su {,
the Marlboro Democrat aud Pee De.
Advt cate for publication
Trustees and Patrons
of Marlbor, High School
Tatum, S. G June, 04.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10
Kerosene For Cleaning.
American Press


The cleaning properties of ker-
osene are not generally recogni-
zed.
Nothing makes kitchen cub
board more attractive than CLEAN.
ing tinware.
A few drops of kerosene vii,
accomplish this. Soap and wat
er will remove the oil, and the
odor will soon disappear. There
is nothing like kerosene to make
the wash basin shine.
1t is effective as a furniture mol.
lsh. Mahogany can be freed
from that blue, smoky film by
the use of q few drops Of oil mix
ed with q little water. Carved
furniture, which defies the dust
cloth, le made as attractive as
new by brushing it with q soft
halrbrush dipped in kerosene.
For removing stains and spots
from lavatory basin and bathtub
kerosene cannot be equalled.
Table oilcloths or the linoleuu
on the kitchen floor can be kept
tresher and cleaner with oil than
with soap and water.
a few drops of oil will do much
towards starting particles of dust
rom machinery. If O clock is to
be cleaned it can be done effec.
lively by placing in the lower
part u cloth saturated with kero
sene. The bits Of dirt and parti.
cles OF dust will be loosened by the
vapor and will drop down and
can lie removed.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10
The Summer School at Hartsyills
For Teachers Of the Pee Dee.

f - ' u =
s We havesnot room to give the entire
program ofwork cut out Tor the summer
school to beheld atIfartsville fromlIune
20: to July 26.. but all who purpose
going. and tits hoped every one in Marl-
ooro viii attend, can get from Supcrin
tendent Stanton all the information de.
sired =.
Great care has been exercised in the
selection of the best help in all depart,
menls. and Prot. Gaines has ARRANGED
10 give board for $I2 Tor the four weeks
TO breal: the monotony OF hard study
Prot Gaines has arranged fine pro.
gram Tor outside pleasure.
Now. letone and all get ready TO spend
these four weeks at Hartsvillc not only
pleasantly but with profit to your pro
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10
PENAND scIssoRGRAPHs

Marion county has begun work on
a new Jail.
Last week gentlemen was held up
on the street and robbed Of 81 over in
Rockingham. The party who did it
is now in Jail.
The Virginia Carolina com
pany has increased it's capital
by SS,O0O,0OO making $5S, 900,
900.
One night last week lady passen-
ger on the Bennettsville train had her
purse snatched from her hand while
the train was stopping AZ Darlington.
The young white man who did it was
a lad who had run away from his par
ents in the city of Charleston. That
boy should 60 at once to the Reforma-
tory aud be taught how to live.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10

boro but now of Lumber Bridge, n G, has
been spending some time with friends aud
relatives ut her old home in upper Bethel
but returned home on Friday last. We
were glad to have her in our m.,st again,
md TO see her looking SO well. Come again
MrTB.
fs1Mrs. Tbaj Stubbs of Brightsv,c who
rhas been spending some time with her
father Mr. II. f. Bnndy, has returned
to her home.
Miss Nellie Bundy is spending some
time with her cousin Miss Lutte Bundy.
Mr.. j. M. Genes is on the sick list at
this writing. Hope he will be out again
soon.
] will close.
Respectfully,
June 3, o. u. and |
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10
That Throbbinp Hoadacb,

Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands OF
sufferers have proved their matchless merit
Tor oIck and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and build up your health
'hiy 25 oeats, money back if not cured
old by j I. Douglas, Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10

Stopping by the roadside the
good man engaged in conversation
with the bareIooted boy who had
been endeavoring TO shin up the
apple tree. "Tell me, my child, :"
said the good man, "whether you
ever go TO Sunday School 2'
Sometimes, when they amt no
use goin' fishing" "Ah. is your
mother n regular communicate in
any church ?" "No. She's Ba,,
tist." Cum. Is your father lead
ing u Christian life ?" -'Not Just
now. That's him down in the
field there leadin' that red bull"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-10
RaS 100 two piece Flannels
SUITS Tor Gents & Boys. at the
q. 3. Crosland Co

NEW SONGS and sheet music
for sale at low prices, also Pianos,
Organs, and Musical Instruments
of all descriptions, get our prices
and easy terms. Old Instruments
taken in exchange.
STRAUSS & Co.