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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
ONE AFTER BOAT,
OTHER AFTER SON

Two runaway boys and 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, folm the
basis of a strange story of considerable
interest.
John A. Peifer, of Mifflinville, ar
rived in this city yesterday afternoon
on the 1910 Pennsylvania train in
search Of two boys and stolen boat.
MIR. Peiler is employed in Berwick
and uses his boat for crossing the riv
er at that point Tuesday night be.
tween six and nine o'clock the boat
was stolen and early yesterday morn
ing the owner started down the river
afoot in search of the boat He 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 descrip-
tion of the PETER 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
boat of his own, which he disposed
Of at Bloomsbury.
A report received by the AMERICAN
late last night stated that the
two boys were captured at Northum
berland and will be taken to their
homes today 1t seems that the boys
left home at 80 o'clock Tuesday even
ing in the boat that young Burke
had and went to Bloombsurg, were
they are said 10 have gotten rid
Of Burke's boat Yesterday they came
to DanvilIe and from here went to
Northum mberland, where they were
taken into custody. About a 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
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Chief Gives a Warming.

The tendency to disorderly action on
the part of boys and girls on Hallow
Fen has been growing so strong of
recent years that in Danville this year
very severe punishment will follow
the arrest of any engaged III creating
mischief or disturbance. Next Mon
day night is Hallow E Ell and already
some have begun to celebrate.
Chief Mincemoyer last night issued
his edict, which will be enforced to
the letter He states that any person
caught moving wagons, porches and
the like or throwing -four or SCOT or in
fact doing any other thing that savors
of meanness will be promptly placed
under arrest. This warning is given
by the Chief now in order that it may
reach all who are planning bolster
Gus celebration and it will be advis-
able for every one to heed this notice.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Burr Stock ComponY. 4.

The Burr Stock Company presented
"On the Verge of Ruin" to a 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 a repertoire company, and it
was a 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 and tomorrow evening
CDR. Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE will be
played. A matinee performance will
be given on Saturday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
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 an
amethvstine 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 multlcolor-
ed apparel, n 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, and make bare the trees
so magnificent in their farewell to
Summer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
HEAD CRUSHED
BY TRAIN

Michael Greedy aged about % years,
was instantly killed at Grovania on
the Philadelphia & Reading railroad
V, sterday afternoon, his head being
frishtfully crushed, an arm torn from
! his body and his body all over knock
| ed and bruised in a shocking manner
Philadelphia & Reading freight train
No. 81 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 a moment later in jump
ing on. When the train passed the sta
tlon 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
|
cars outside of the rails.
| His clothing was almost entirely
stripped off of his mangled form. The
men who were with him removed the
! lifeless body to the power house of the
| DanvilIe aud Bloomsbury trolley line.
Later he was brought to this city, ar
~ Fob
tablishment in the evening. MI. Dost
er states that the awful condition OF
the body shows that Greely must have
been dragged some distance. Clnders
had cut and scratched it and the bruis-
es were countless
An AMERICAN representative last
night found Mrs Greedy at the home
| of her mother, Mrs. Mary Bingham,
No. 8 Sycamore street. Her overpow-
ering grief is pitable. Two small chill
dren aIe 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 & Cogger's foundry. About
a week ago they returned 10 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.. Greely comes when the home is
not even in condition for the family
to occupy Mr.. Greely had applied for
work as puddler at Howe & Samuels.
No arrangements for the funeral had
been made last night. The body is in
such a bad condition that burial will
be necessary very soon, possibly some
time today.
DR.. Sharpless of Cstawissa, coroner
of Columbia county viewed the body
at Grovauia. The sight was horrl-
BILE one. The brains of the man, in
tact, were 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.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Vote for the Republican
county candidates-they are
worthy.
Mems Class Took Walk.

A novel and enjoyable feature of
local Y. NJ O. A. gymnasium work
was instituted yesterday when the
mems class took a trolley ride and
cross country walk. They started from
Danville at 20 O'Clock in the morn
ing and arrived at Grovania at 40.
They then walked back to this city
passing through Mauser and Toby Run
hollows.
1t goes without saying that such al
outing found great favor with the
members of the class and was very
beneficial as well as pleasant form OF
exercife. The class will take similar
trip tomorrow morning, leaving at the
same time and place.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27

Reciprocity must be treat
ed as the handmaiden of pro
lection. Our first duty is to
see that the protection grant
ed by the tariff in every case
where it is needed is main
tanned, and that reciprocity
be sought for so far as it can
safely be done without injury
to our home industries y
President Roosevelts Annual
Message, Fifty-seventh Con
gress, first session.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
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. EX-Sheritt
Breckbill, of Montour county was at
the meeting and helped i'll the enjoy
able entertainment by giving an anus,
ing address Mr.. BreckbilI was elect
ed a Vice President Of the Association
The election occurred yesterday
morning in the hall of Camp l2l, Sons
of Veterans, and resulted as follows:
President, J. A. Opp, of Plymouth.
Vice Presidents, Captain Bernard
Reilly, of Philadelphia Michael Breck
bill Of Danville; Charles Bricker, OF
Elmira, n. Y Mahlon Linton, Wash.
ington, Pa.
Secretary and Treasurer, Frank r.
Hutchinson, of Pittsburg.
1t was decided to hold the next meot-
ing at Gettysburg on October 2lth and
2Jth 1893
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
WedS at WatSOntOWn.

At the home of Mrs. Widell, Elm
street, Watsontown, 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 a pretty white null
gown aud the bridesmaids dress was
of cream voile.
The Rev. J. M. 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 ohrysanthemums
and dahliss. Mr.. and Mrs. Dietz will
reside in Dsnyille.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
ONE Null TAX
FOR BOND DEBT

Council met Friday night in reg ualr
sessi on and acted upon numerous mat
ters of interest and Importance. Presi-
dent Davis occupied the chair and the
following members were present
Messrs. Vastine, Reifsnyder, Swank,
Montgomery, Fenstermacher, Boyer,
DIETRICH and Lloyd.
A communication from the First Ma
tional Bank was read calling Councils
attention to the fact that owing to the
condition of the gutter, resulting from
paving operations, the bank cellar was
flooded during the rain. The com
munication was filed. on motion of
Mr.. Reifsnyder, with the understand
ing that the trolley people and paving
contractor try as soon as possible TO
have the gutter in proper condition.
A petition of Third Ward citizens
was presented asking q personal in
spection by Council of the trolley line
at Bloom and Mill streets, the petit
tioners objecting to the curve being
on the east side of Mill street instead
of in the middle. Attorney West wa 5
given the floor and spoke on the ques-
tion in the interests Of the petitioners.
Mr.. Vastine stated that the Street
and Bridges Committee had already
inspected the place and considering
everything had decided that the track
as being placed is in the proper posi-
tion. A motion of Mr. Vastine pre-
vailed that the communication be
placed on file aud a motion of Mr.
ReiisDyder to have it referred to the
Streets and Bridges Committee was al
so carried Dr. Paules spoke in op-
position to the placing Of the curve
at any place except the middle Of the
street.
communication from the Rumsey
Electrical Company asking for $1,000
to apply on the light plant work and
material was read. The sentiment of
Council was that no money should be
paid until the machinery arrives and
there is some indication of the com
pletion of the plant.
A motion of MI. Vastine prevailed
to impose a tax of one mill in excess
OF other taxes to cover the bond in
debtedness.
Mr.. Fenstermacher reported good
progress on the Water Works wall and
Attorney West made request for as
many Councilmen as can do so to meet
with the Montour and Northumber-
land County Commissioners at 10 80
a. m Monday, when the question of
building a wall on the county lot will
be considered.
An ordinance providing for the vaCa-
tion of part of the alley between
Bloom and Walnut streets was read
following the reading Of petition in
which property owners waived rights
to the alley. On motion of Mr.. Vas
tine this presentation of the matter
was accepted as the first reading of
the ordinance.
Mr.. Fenstermacher moved that the
question of providing for light until
the municipal plant is completed be
placed in the hands of the Light Com
mittee. The motion carried
The following bills were ordered
paid.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
WANT RULES
ALL OBEYED

Some of the School Directors at the
regular meeting of the Board of Ed
uoation Monday night went after the
teachers tooth and nail. The things
they complained of were OBTAINING
children too long after school max ing
them write words for punishment, Civ
ing them too much work and taking a
per centage from their lessons for bad
conduct. After a long discussion the
superintendent was instructed 10 in
form the teachers that if they violated
the rules governing the schools he
could not recommend them for re-eloC-
tion.
The following members were pres
ent: Dr. Harpel president, Messrs.
Orth, Green. Adams, 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 a
l6It6r PRESS anu Dlutlcl Dath lol wv
commercial school and the matter was
referred to the supply committee.
The only bills were for supplies to
the amount OF $I4Ol and $l733 for
teachers and janitors salaries, which
were ordered paid.
City Superinte dnent Gordy present
ed the request of County Superintend-
ent Derr for the use Of the High School
during institute week starting Nov
ember 28th. which was granted at the
end of lengthy debate.
After this the heated discussion of
school matters of which some of the
directors disapprove took up the time
unit adjournment.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
No Trouble in Adjustment.

The adjustment of the fire loss on
the cattle barn on the State Hospital
farm Will BE- satisfactorily made and
in a very short time, it is understood.
Two of tho insurance adjusters have
been here already tnis week and have
gone over the ground. Only one man
is yet 10 come in the interest Of a com
pauy holding insurance OH the burned
structure. The loss was so complete
that the matter of adjustment is very
simple and the adjuster yet to be heard
from will probably act in the same
manner as did the two who were here.
In the meantime the clearing up
work goes on aud much is being ac-
complished each day in removing the
ruins. The main energies now are be-
ing directed towards the erection of a
temporary shld for the cows. a large
wooden structure is being put up. As
the cold weather is approaching it has
to be made fairly substantial i'll order
to afford the cattle the proper protec-
ton.
Tie trustees of the State Hospital
today will hold an adjourned meeting.
At their last regular meeting, when
fficers were elected, some affairs were
not acted upon and they will be given
consideration today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
CONDENSED NEWS.

Frosty mornings.
Battle of the ballots next.
Winter won't be long i'll coming.
Thanksgiving proclamations are
about due.
Pupils in the schools ara anticipating
the vacation of Institute week.
Hallowe'en parties are being arrang-
ed
WANTED An active Salesman :;
one who speaks English and Pennsyl-
vania German. State age; references; {;
whether married or single and lowest
salary. Address "A" Morning News
office.
The new paving on Mill street is
fully appreciated.
The revival season will soon be on
in the rural settlements
Allontown refuses to tax organ
grinders. That town knows its music
al capab lities.
For their excellent work exhibited
at the Worlds Fair, the Bloomsbury
Normal School has been awarded sill
yer medal.
The caving in of a sewer at Berwick
ON Friday broke water and gas mains
and int, rfered with telephone and
electric light and trolley car service.
Prospects Of big vote being polled
in Montour County.
little rain in Manchuria now and
then appears to be pretty good thing.
Fish and game waIdens should not
DE respecters of persons.
The time is now approaching for the
politicians to smoke up.
The long string of medals awarded
for Pennsylvania exhibit at the ST.
Louis fair cannot fail to be a matter
of pride TO the State s citizens.
WANTED. Special Representative
In this county and adjoining territor-
les, to represent and advertise au old
established business house of solid
financial standing. Salary $2l weekly,
with Expenses advanced each Mon
day by check direct from headquarters.
Horse and buggy furnished when nee
es ;ary position permanent Address
Blew Bros. q Co, Dept. A., Monon
Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The first snow storm of the season
visited Jamison City Saturday morn
ing when a real snow storm greeted
the residents OF that section.
With the coming of Thanksgiving
Day thoughts naturally turn to the
observance of the occasion, which has
been so long hallowcd aud enshrined
in memory. The rebellious, thankless
soul will regard the day with indiffer.
ence and even bitterness, but the heart
which is without guile is filled with
tender emotions and a true spirit OF
thankfulness for iufuite love and
meTcies.
This is the season OF foot bali i'm.
mcrtals-and immortelles
Have you paid the ice baron all you
owe him2 If not better hold back the
last installment and use it to get 1
good start with the coal pirate.
These are days when many men tax,
dinner at restaurants in order to avoit
a Job at carpet cleaning or erecting
stove pipe.
Never mind the chilly breezes minc
pies will soon be ripe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Christmas Presents Free.

The War department Will ship free
of charge from San Francisco to
Manila such Christmas packages rs
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 int3r-is-
land transport system.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Died After Long Illness.

After al illness Of several years Pet
er Kim died of a complication of dis
eases at his home, 1854 Church street,
at ~ 20 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
He was So 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; Mrs. John Will
Jams and Mrs. Bert schocley of Wyom.
ing aud Mrs Edward Reed of Watson.
town
The funeral will occur at 2 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon from his late
home, burial to be made in Odd Eel
lows cemetery
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Shamokin Firemen to Parade.

At the coming election the citizens
of Shamokin will vote on the question
of increasing the bonded indebtedness
of Shsmokin s45, 900, for the purpose
of building new hose houses and pur-
chasing fire fighting appliances In
order to work up interest in the cleo
tion, the fremen of Shamokin will
hold a monster parade aud demonstra
ton on the evening of November 7th,
the day before election.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27

Says the Hazleton Plain Speaker
= A miner said today, that the for
eigners at the collieries were much
puzzled over the present political
campaign Few Of them have been APP
preached by any of the candidates foI
their votes, and so far the campaign
has been as arid az the Sahara as far
as the refreshing sight of coin is con.
cerned. "What' da malta dissa time:
asked one foreign miner of the man in
question. Nobody run for da Office
Nobody come round to see Cs about
da vote. Must be sick
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Pig-Skin Chasers Will Battle.

Another Dauvlle aud Sunbury foot
ball game is scheduled, this one to oc-
cur Saturday afternoon at DeWitt's
Park. The admission will be only ten
cents and a good attendance is expect
ed
AT SunbuIy last Saturday the Dan
10 to 0. This week tho locals will try
to retrieve themselves Consequently
hard fought contest may be looked
for.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
"Practical politics must

"Practical politics must
not be construed to mean
dirty politics. On the con-
trary in the long run the pol
itics of fraud and treachery
and foulness are impractical
politics, and the most prac-
teal of all politicians is the
politician who is clean and
decent and upright. "-Presi-
dent Roosevelt on "The man
ly virtues and practical poll
tics" American Ideals, p. 5S.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Pleasant Surprise Party.

a surprise party last evening was
rendered Walter Deibert on the occas =
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.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Steam Digger a Big Success

The steam digger brought from Sun
bury by Caldwell, Barry & Leonard
yesterday was placed in operation and
worked very well 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 on the fourth pier also was
started
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Sunbury Defeats Danville.

In the Sunbury- Danville foot ball
game, which was called.at 3 ;l5 p. N.
Saturday, at Sunbury, the Sunbury
team won by a score of Is to 0. 1t was
difficult to keep the people off OF the
field aud many times the Danville
players were unable to see the runner.
Danville won the toss and the kick off.
By end plays Sunbury in this half
made two touch downs, but in the sec
ond half they only made one, Geist
rot one touch down and Faushold two.
The halves were twenty and fifteen
minutes in time. Diehl, of Sunbury.
refereed the game and Rayer, of Dan
Vile, was umpire Sharpless, of Cat
awissa and Brumbach, of Sunbury,
were time keepers and Williams. of
Danville and Lusig, of Sunbury were
lincsmeu.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Bricks ObStruCt Street.

On the part of Mill street from the
canal to the railroad, where the paw
ing is completed, several piles of brick
remain. They take up large space on
the sidewalks aud the merchants are
anxious to have them removed, since
they are no longer needed at this part
of the street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Election Oyster Supper.

The ladies' of St. Paul's NJ. L. church
on Tuesday. November s, will serve
an election night oyster supper from 5
to u p. III. in the room now used by a
millinery store in the Saul Lyon build
ing, Mill street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-10-27
Taking Streets Look Bad.

In some parts OF the city the throw
ing OF ashes in the streets is giving
the thoroughfares bad appearance.
The practice il one that should not be
permit, d.