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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
A Peculiar Accident.

One Of the horses of team being
driven by Samuel Wertz, "A tesmster
in the employ OF Contractor d. j.
Rogers had dangerous fall at the uu.
dergrade crossing on Walnut street
Tuesday noon, the accident being OF
kind most unusual.
WeItz WAS hauling crushed stone
and had driven the horses OH large
pile Of it lying along the side of the
road. While the driver was unload
ing the wagon the stone on which the
near side horse was standing gave way
and the horse fell. rolling over the
bank. The harness snapped at several
places but heavy chain attached to
the wagon tongue and horse collar
prevented the animal regaining lis
feet.
The gang Of Italians who are en-
ployed on the excavation rushed to the
rescue which was made with some
difficulty, the horse having to be lift
ed almost bodily and helped to his
feet. The animal though tremblin
was quiet and did not seem as much
excited as the Italians.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
WATER DEPARTMENT
Storing Machinery.

Barry, Caldwell 81 Leonard yester-
day dismantled their tramway running
from the abutment 80 the first pier
and removed the rails and woodwork
to the Philadelphia g. Reading Rail-
road yard, East Mahoning street. The
derricks, engines and other machinery
have also been stored in these yards.
During the past week the finishing
touches have been made about the
piers. All debris has been removed
aud the surroundings leveled of.
The employees of this firm have made
many friends during their stay in this
vicinity and as the time draws near
when the completion of the abutment
necessitates their departure. the men
are loath to leave. They speak in the
highest terms of the treatment they
have received on both sides CT the riv-
er aud when not on duty time has pass
ed very pleasantly for them. They
have but little work left to do and in
ten days they will have entirely com
pleted the job.
Part of the heavy irJn work for tn e
upper section of the bridge was raised
and placed in position on the South
side yesterday. A good idea OF what
the bridge will look like can now be
obtained The work progresses very
raDidly
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
SPECIAL MEETING
OF SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board held a special
meeting last evening for the purpose
of hearing the report of the Finance
Committee which in conjunction with
Secretary Orth was instructed to make
a readjustment of $50, 900 worth of in
suranCe which is about to expire.
The Committee reported that the en-
tire amount of insurance carried on
school property was S5l. 700, as the
policies fall due they will be renew
ed, the amount7to he divided betwe
the ten different insurance agents.
Agents now carrying more than others
will be reduced in order to make the
division equal.
After the meeting the Board mem
hers enjoyed trolley ride to Blooms
burg. Those present being: DR.. Har-
pei, President, Messrs. Adams. Burns,
Fischer, Haring Greene, Jacobs. Pur-
sci, Trumbower, Werkheiser and Sec
retary Orth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Thanksgiving Jubilee Service.

The jubilee service to be held to-
night in st. Paul's Methodist church
to celebrate the payment in full of the
church's indebtedness is open to the
public. The exercises will no doubt
be of great interest to all who attend.
The entire church debt is to be paid
making Thanksgiving that will long
be remembered bv the congregation.
After the report of the bands de-
lightful programme will be rendered
Miss Emma Gearhart will sing and a
male quartette will render several sell
ections. Short addresses will be made
by members of the congregation. The
presiding Elder of the Danville Dis
trict, the Rev. Amos S. Baldwin, of
Sunbury, will make an address.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Startling Discovery.

Mt. Carmel was thrown into wild
excitement yesterday morning by the
rpmor that an unknown man had been
found dead at Green Ridge, a mining
hamlet, near Mt. Carmel, that it was
murder most foul and that another
mystery had been added to the head
less corpse affair of few days ago.
After half the population had taken
to the woods to investigate for them
selves the facts in the case, the coro-
ner had been summoned, the newspaper
world thrown into wildeyed confusion.
the story came little by little to light
1t seems that early yesterday morn
ing a party of miners, on their way to
their daily toll, at the Green Ridge
colliery, discovered what they suppos
ed was Weary Willie" Sleep in a
shanty that stood on the colliery dirt
bank.
The man lay very quiet, but one OF
the miners placed his hand on the head
of the prostrate man, felt that it was
warm, and, being satisfied that he was
in deep sleep. went on his way.
The dirt bank is a-fiIe at this psrti-
cular point, and it was noticed that
there was considerable gas in the lit
tie cabin, but the fact that il might
prove fatal was not dreamed Of.
The body was that of a man aged
about fifty years and there was moth
ing on his person to identify him.
1t is supposed that he went into the
cabin sometime during the night to
get some sleep and was asphyxiated BY
the gas generated by the burning
culm.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
In q Runaway.

Mcclellan Diehl. OF the we'll known
firm of Cotner & Diehl, Washington
Vile merchants, had most thrilling
experience while driving fast horse
at the Billmeyer farm on Saturday
morning.
Mr.. Diehl had some business TO tran
sact with Mr.. Billmeyer aud happen
ed to arrive at the farm about the
time that Harry Billmeyer was exercis-
ing his trotting mare, CLARA D., which
he purchased few months ago in
New York City.
Mr. Diehl had long been anxious to
drive the horse and at his own reque st
he was given permission to do so, but
was warned not to go beyond certain
point on the public road where 1t
turned toward Washingtonville.
MI. Diehl mounted the driving cart
aud started off. The mare at once got
down to business and was going at her
fastest gait when the curve in the road
was reached Mr.. Diehl was unable
to hold the horse and when making
the turn he was thrown from the
vehicle and the trotter went on toward
WashingtonVille.
Fortunately Mr.. Diehl escaped ser.
ious injury. but he was badly frighteI
ed. The horse when is reached Wash
ingtonville slipped and fell while
making the turn at the Park Hotel
corner and was easily caught. Beyond
few scratches on the legs the animal
escaped unhurt and the speed cart wal
not damaged at all. The mare has s
record of 2:ll13.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
IInCle TOMS Cabin.

That ever welcome play. "Uncle
Toms Cabin" will be given at the
Opera House on Saturday afternoon
and evening upon a celebrated scale,
under the management of Leon w.
Washbur The part of Uncle Tom is
played by Mr.. Ed. Espy, probably the
best known impersonator of the char
acter in America, as he was the origin
al Tom in Stetson's company, which
has been before the public for many
years. Misses Kitty Morgan and
Bertha Crosbie are the Topsies and
Messrs. Nick Glinn and George Harris
play the character of Marks, the law
yer. There will be fifty capable peo-
pie in the cast who are players of more
than ordinary ability. Among the
specialties introduced will be the buck
dancing of Mr.. Tom Kelly, the superb
vocal numbers of the Ladies' Creole
Quartette" aud the Lone Star Male
Quartette. " The scenery of this pro-
ductiou is said to be entirely new and
truly magnificent. The transtorma-
tion scene aud wonderful vision being
marvelously effective. A grand street
parade will be given Saturday morn
ing in which will be seen Col. Saw
yer's challenge pack of genuine Siber-
ian bloodhounds, Eva's Shetland pom
les, Marks doukeys, number OF
beautiful chariot and tableau wagons
and two bands of music. drum corps,
etc. Watch for the parade. Matinee
at ? 80 p. m. Prices 10 and % cents.
Evening prices %, 80 and so cents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
THANKSGIVING
DAY IN DANVILLE

All things considered Danville has
more reason to give thanks today than
for many years past. 1t should be
glorious Thanksgiving Day to all resi-
dents of the city inssmuch as the pre-
sent time marks an era of prosperity
and improvement for the town that is
almost without precedent
One of the greatest blessings noted
during the past year has been the gen.
eral health of the town. Danville has
had no epidemic Of contagious diseases
and the Board Of Health has had but
little or nothing to do. We should in
deed be thankful for this.
Another reason for the giving of
thanks should be the spirit of improve
ment and progressiveness noted every
where. Not alone along municipal
lines but among individuals also. The
finely paved street, the erection of q
handsome and substantial river bridge,
the establishment of a municipal light
plant and the advent of the trolley
system are all things that Danville
citizens should be thankful for. There
are amusements and diversions to suit
all tastes today. Interesting services
have been arranged at a number of
churches. The regular Union Thanks
giving Day services will be held at
the First Baptist church at 10 80 a. 10.
Rev. S. B. Evans will preach the SER
mon. There will be services at Christ
Episcopal church at ani 10 80 a. IN.
In the evening the Evangelistic SER
vices at Mahoning Presbyterian and
the revival meeting at st. Paul's NJ.
Z. church will undoubtedly be attend
ed by large congregations. There will
also be evening services at B'nai Zion
synagogue commencing at O'Clock.
Lovers of foot ball can see a good
game at DeWitt's Park this afternoon
when the Danville team will play the
Bloomsbury eleven.
Lyman Howes Moving Pictures will
be the attraction at the Opera House
this evening. 1t will undou btedly
draw an enormous audience. Mr..
Howe will exhibit an entirely new lot
of pictures and patrons of this attrsc-
tion can be assured that il will be up
to its usual standard.
A trolley ride will be enjoyed by
many people today. Quite number
of private parties, dinners, etc., have
been arranged for and as every train
yesterday brought home absent MEM
bers of various fa1ilies, many homes
will be made joyAl by a family reun-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
MAY RESULT
FATALLY

A serious stabbing atfray occurred
on North Mill street Saturday evening
as result of which William Lake,
lies at the White Horse Hotel in a
critical condition and David Mrgill,
the perpetrator of the fienilSh act, Is
fugitive from justice.
No reason has been ascertained tor
the commission of the deed AMI rs far
as could be learned there was no quar-
rel between the two men. Lake was
standing at the corner of Mill and
Hemlock streets when he was Stable J..
Both men walked into the White Horse
Hotel afterwards and were arguing
when ordered to desist by Charles
Beyers. the landlord. Magill then left
and Lake said to Beyers, What doctor
would you get:" Beye-s who did not
know the man was hurt answered,
Why Thompson. if you need one. -
Lake replied, "Oh, l need cna, |
guess I'm done for" and at the same
time throwing open his coat he show
ed Beyers an awful cut i'll the groin
through which the intestincs were
protruding.
Beyers was Mortified at the man ;
condition and at once had him put to
bed and summoned physician, Dr.. G.
G. Shultz and DR.. w. r. Paules. both
responding to the call. They saw at
once that the case was a serious one.
Though the intestines were not pune
tured they had to be put in place and
six stitches inserted in the wound.
DR.. P. G. New baker, the injured
mans physician, was called Sunday
morning
The patient before and during the
operation showed a remarkable nerve,
never flinching nor showing any sign
of pain. His condition. while serious,
is not beyond hope of recovery. He
had but little fever yesterday AMI last
evening the chances seemed favorable,
though it will be several days before
the physicians will be able to give a
decided opinion in the matter. Should
blood poison or peritonitis set i'll the
case will terminate fatally.
David Magill, the man who did the
stabbing, is known as "hard man. -
His reputation is more or less unsav-
ory and he has figured in many hrawls
and disturbances heretofore. When
drinking. especially, he is of quarrel
some, disposition, with a tendency to
bully anyone who comes within reach.
He is man of but few friends aud
was generally avoided. He disappear
ed after committing the deed, success
fully eluding the police. Officer Voris
made every effort to locate him and
telephoned to the police in all the
nearby towns to be on the lookout for
him. 1t is supposed he crossed the riv
or and got on an east bound coal train
William Lake is a son of Nj. and
Mrs James Lake, Slider Hill, and i
% years OF age. He is a stove mOunter
employed at the Stove Works and bears
a good reputation Much regret was
expressed over the unfortunate occur
renee, which has caused much excite
ment about the town.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Badly Burned.

An accident occurred at the Read
ing Iron Works yesterday afternoon
that resulted in badly burning the
arms and hands of George James, a
draRger out" in the guide mill.
James was pulling a six inch bar
from q train of rolls, when he sIippe d
and fell forward. In trying 10 save
himself he threw out his hands, so
that they came in contact with the red
hot iron. The palm of his right han d ,
and his left arm from the wrist to the
elbow were the parts most seriously
burned.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
CONDENSED NEWS.

Market str, ct may contract the paw,
7ug fever next year.
Aiter Indian summer look out for a
savage winter.
Hunting ac,i,e are in seasonR Hand
are being reported with the usual e.
gularity. It's dangerous to be safe in
the woods nowadays.
This is the beginning of the season
when, for the safety of pedestrians,
sidewalks should be dry swept instead
Of washed.
large number OF hunters have al
ready been wounded while cut gun
uing. but a whole lot of game seems TO
have escaped.
Judge Stewart, of Franklin county.
has rendered a recent decision on the
right of way which everybody should
know. Pedestrians have the first right
on the road then vehicles, and lastly
automobiles.
4 bonfire was held on the Blooms
burg Normal School campus last even
ing in honor of the victory of the
Normal foot ball team over the Wyom-
ng Seminary eleven last Saturday.
a substantial sidewalk is that which
the Reading Iron Works is putting
down in front of its Mill street build
ing. formerly 1.-The Peoples Store. ="
1t is not to be surmised that turkey
prices will take a tumble today.
Dosters Sons are putting down a
aiagstone pavement in front of their
furniture store. 1t Will add greatly to
the appearance Of that section.
Hunters i'll Danville and vicinity
are complaining very much over the
scarcity of game in this section
The recent attention given to young
graadmotIrer3 in the press of the state
has brought out the fact that Halle
ton has woman only 2l years OF age
who is the mother of five children, all
healthy aud sound.
vicious element, which is more scatter
ed throughout the country during the
open season, flock to the towns and
cities, and burgIaries and crimes are
more numerous, necessitating greater
police activity, and watcLfulnesi on
the part of citizens.
The state of Pennsylvania now owns
632, 1928 acres of land, which have been
set apart for the growth of trees.
There are five hundred million acres
OF growing forests in the United States
outside our insular possessions. And
yet it is estimated that the annual con-
sumption of wood is twice as great as
its growth. This fact shows the i'm
portance of forestry as a national in
dustry. 1t is second only to agricul-
ture.
Columbia county farmers say that
this has been one of their most pros
porous years.
Chie' of Police Mincemoyer is i'll at
his home in the City Hall building.
There Is good assurance that the re-
building Of the Berwick bridge by the
State will be started this Winter
Uniformity in sidewalk lines add
much 10 the appearance of Mill street
So far as weather conditions have
been concerned no one can find fault
with the present autumn
The season is so far advanced that
we can scarcely hope for many more
fine warm days this Fall.
Thanksgiving Day marks the close
OF the football season-an ocoasion.foT
relief.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
THANKSGIVING
WEDDINGS

A marriage that will interest many
Danville people is that of Harry Bare,
ESD, and Miss Margaret Rodenhofer
in Holy Angel Church, Buffalo, N. Y,
this morning at 10 O'Clock. Miss
Katherine Rodenhoffer, sister Of the
bride, will be maid of honor, and
Frank Aten of this city Will act as
groomsman.
Both young people are we'll known
in Danville. Harry Bare is a graduate
of the Danville High School. He
studied law in E. s. Gearhart's office
and was admitted to the Montour
County bar several years ago. Some
time ago he went to Buffalo, where he
became associated with the law firm
Of Love & Heating.
Miss Rodenhofer is a daughter of
Lewis Rodenhofer formerly a DAN
Vile resident. Mr. Rodenhofer with
his family moved to Buffalo about
eight years ago
The couple will visit Danville on
their wedding tour.
This morning, at eight o'clock in
Holy Rosary Church, Elizabeth, N.
j., occurred the wedding OF Joseph
Zielenbach, former resident of Dan
vile, to Mary K. Dollay, of Eliza
beth. Miss Elizabeth Zielenbach of
this city will be bridesmaid, and DR..
Edward Daily also of Danville will
act as best man.
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Zielenbach, who reside at 116
Vine street. He is very we'll known in
Dsnville, having lived here until about
three years ago, when lie moved to
Elizabeth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Rural Carriers Observe Holiday

The Rural Mail carriers will not
make their deliveries today, Thanks
giving being one Of their legal holi'
days. Though it is disappointment
to many, the patrons are glad to see
these faithful men take advantage of
the day.
The town carriers will make one de-
livery and collection this morning al
.8:l5. The carriers window will be
open from 6 to p m. and the general
delivery window fIom 8 to a. IN. anC
6 to p. m The registry and money
order department will be closed the
entire day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Basket Ball.

The Danville Old Timers Basket
Ball team will play the strong Shs-
mokin team Friday, November 25th-
The Shamokin team includes picked
PLAYERS of other towns and is one OF
the strongest teams in the Coal regi-
ops. A dance will be held after the
game for one admission. Admission
Gents % cents. Ladies Is cents, Game
called at s 80.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
SCHOOLS Closed Until Dec. 5th.

The public schools closed yesterday
afternoon and will not reopen until
Monday, December 9th. AS the Teach
ers' Institute will begin next Monday
it was hardly thought worth while to
reopen the schools for one day and it
was decided TO close from Thanksgiv-
ing Day.
At number of schools appropriate
exercises were held yesterday after
noon and programs rendered consist
ing of songs, recitations, etc.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Committed to Jail.

Edward Huzzsrd was given hear
ing before Justice of the Peace Dalton
yesterday morning at ten O'Clock.
Mrs. Margaret McCaffrey swore that
Huzzard had threatened to do her
bodily harm and wanted him to give
bonds for surety.of the peace. In de
fault of bail Huzzard was committed
to Jail for his appearance at court.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
P.O. s. of A. Convention.

Washington Camp, No. 364, P. o.
S. of A. are making arrangements foI
the district convention which will be
held in this city on Washington birth
day, February 22nd. Every lodge in
the district will be represented and
after the convention a banquet will be
held.
The district includes the lodges of
Danville, Washingtonville, Berwick
Riverside, Catawisss. Bloomsbury
Light Street and Numidia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
MARKET BACK
ON MILL STREET

At tie regular meeting OF Council
Friday {! @ following members were
present: NJ ssrs. Reifsnyder, Swank,
Fenst rmscher, Boyer. Goeser, Lloyd,
David Gibson. Joseph Nj. Gibson,
Dietrich and Va-tine, who was made
president pro TEN in the absence OF
Mr.. Davis After the approval OF the
minutes as read by Clerk Patton, much
interesting business WAS considered.
Tie School Board in body APPEAR
ed before Council with DIR. Hsrpel
against the cutting of the pavement at
tie Third Ward school building to al
low the Planting of trolley pole. Mr..
Reifsnyder, of the Streets and Bridges
Committee, explained that the pole
was placed where it is, only after care
ful consideration of the matter, being
then put in the best possible place sc-
cordlng to the opinion OF Messrs. Reif-
snyder and Goeser, who had thorough
ly gone over the situation. He main
tained that while some poles are in
the street, where they should not be,
this is no reason for the Streets and
Bridges Committee to continue a bad
practice Mr.. GoeseI spoke most de-
cidedly against placing any poles ont
side OF the curb. Messrs. Adams,
Fischer and Green, of the School
Board, also spoke on the question. No
action was taken on the matter, but
probably the placing of the pole back
ON the school grounds will be allowed
if the School Board desires
A petition was read asking Council
TO return the curbstone market to Mill
street. 1t was signed by about all of
the merchants of the street. A motion
of Mr.. Lloyd to return it on the first
market day in December was passed.
The question of getting an automatic
street sweeper was discussed and the
matter will be looked into.
Mr.. Fenstermacher reported the
Water Works wall completed and
good Job done. The other committees
reported on several minor matters.
Mr. Reifsnyder reported that Mr..
Hughes, of Watertown, states that the
engine for the light plant is nearly
ready to ship.
A motion Of Mr.. Lloyd to continue
the street lighting to clock in the
morning was carried.
Engineer Keefer submitted the fol-
lowing figures: Cost of paving as far
as completed. $2l, 701.27; estimated
cost of the uncompleted portion. 3d.,
904 SO; total cost of street. &25. COS. 10.
1t was decided on motion of Mr.. Goes
er to have the Finance Committee look
into the paving matter relative to
proofs being given by Mr.. Rogers that
his paving bills are paid and report at
a special meeting of Council to be
called to effect settlement with the
contractor.
hill xuara
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24
Silk Mill Paid Yesterday

The employees of the Dsnville Silk
Mills were paid yesterday in order
that they might have funds for
Thanksgiving. The regular pay day
was not due until December End, bot
as a Thanksgiving greeting the en-
ployes were surprised by receiving
their money yesterday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-11-24

The di7membarm of Turkey has
begun. and there will be few remnants
left by Friday. International compli-
cations are not likely to occur if in
trrnal disturbances should happen i'll
consequence of the annual war on the
turkey tribe.