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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
Storing Machinery.

. Barry, Caldwell & Leonard yester-
day dismantled their tramway RAINING
from the abutment to the first pier
and removed the rails and woodwork
TO the Philadelphia & Reading Rail.
roa yard, East Mahoning street. The
derIi ks, engines and other machinery
have also been stored in these yards.
During the past week the finishing
touches have been made about the
piers. A l debris has boen removed
aud the surroundings leveled off.
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 loa.h to leave. They speak in the
highest terms of the treatment they
have received OH both sides CT the riv-
er and 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 iron work for the
upper section of the bridge was raised
and placed in position ON the South
side yesterday. good idea of what
the bridge will look like can now be
obtained. The work | ro2resses very
rapidly.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
Uncle Toms Cabin.

That ever welcome play. "Unole
Toms Cabin" will be given at the
Opera House on Saturday afternoon
and evening upon celebrated scale.
under the management of Leon w.
Washburn. The part of Uncle Tom is
played by Mr.. Ed. Espy, probably the
best known imperdonator 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 Orosbie are the Topsies and
Messrs. Nick Glinn and George Harris
play the character of Marks, the law.
yer. There will bs fifty capable peo-
pie in the cast who are players of more
than ordinary ability. Among the
speoialties introduced will bs the buck
dancing Of Mr.. Tom Kelly, the superb
vocal numbers of the "Ladies' Creole
Quartette" aud the "Lonc Star Male
Quartette. ." The scenery Of this pro.
duction is said to be entirely new and
truly magnificent. The transforma-
tion scene and 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 donkeys, number of
beautiful chariot aud tableau wagons
and two bands Of music, drum corps,
etc. Watch for the parade. Matinee
at .: 80 p. m. Prices 10 and 25 cents
Evening prices 25, 35 and 80 cents.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
State Needs ArmOrieS.

Plans for housing the State militia
occupied the attention of delegates to
the convention of the Pennsylvania
National Guards Association, held at
Philadelphia Tuesday, in the First
Regiment armory.
Adjutaut General Thomas j. Stewart
said that 50, 900, 600 will ultimately be
required to properly build and equip
armories throughout the Common
wealth. The sum will not be asked fo
in a lump. hut at its coming session,
the Legislature will probably be ask
ed to appropriate half million dol
lars for armory purposes with the un :
deIstanding that the remainder will
be requested, as required of future
Legislatures. He called attention to
the need of suitable armories. parti-
oularly in small towns aud said that
the State should hold the title co all
such buildings. Other speakers fol-
lowed in the same strain.
Brigadier General Chambers Mo-
Ribbon, of the United States army,
oomplimented the convention ON the
present efficiency Of the States mil
itia. Others who took an active part
in the proceedings were Major Gener-
al Charles Miller. Brigadier General
John W. Schall, Colonels Bowman,
Brock, Coryell, TilRhman, Dechert
and Louis A. Waters. The latter pre-.
sided.
These officers we're elected: Ptesi-
dent, Colonel A. J. Logan, of the Gov
ernor's staff; first vice president,
Major Tilghman. Second Regiment
second vice president, Colonel O. Bow
Dougherty. Ninth Regiment, Wilkes
barre; secretary, Captain Howard
Ousler, Fourteenth Regiment, Of Pitts
burg treasurer. Captain Thomas Dol
an, First brigade staff.
Colonel Waters declined renomina-
tion for the presidency on the ground
that he was not in active service.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
Activity I'm Barn Building.

The alley between Mill and Ferry
streets, where a number of barns were
destroyed by fire on the evening Of
October 31st, now presents scene Of
great activity. All the barns that we're
damaged or destroyed by the fire are
either being razed, or rebuilt.
On the property belonging to Foust
Brothers the new brick bank barn is
we'll under way. The excavations have
been finished and the stone foundation
is over half completed. The barn ad-
joining the Foust barn. and belonging
to John Keim was not entirely de-
stroyed, and is being rebuilt.
The large double barn next to the
Keim property, which was formerly
owned by William g. Shoop, has been
purchased. by F. o. Angle. Only the
top of this building was damaged. 1t
is now being rebuilt and remodeled.
The barn next to Carl Litz's restaur.
ant has been sold by Mr.. Angle to
Joseph Lechner who has torn down
the building and will not rebuild.
Mr.. Angle will not rebuild the barn
in the rear of his Market street resi-
dence.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
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. 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" asleep in a
shanty that stood OIL the coiliery dirt
bank.
The man lay very quiet. but one of
the miners placed his hand ON the head
of the PROSTATE man, felt that it was
warm. and. being satisfied that he was
in deep sleep. went on his way.
The dirt bank is a.fire at this parti-
cular point, and it was noticed that
there was considerable gas in the lit
tie cabin, but the fact that it might
prove fatal was not dreamed Of
The body was that of man aged
about fifty years and there was noth.
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.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
Odd Fellows Entertained

Montour Lodge. No. I09. Calumet
Lodge. No. 279. Danville Lodge, No.
7S0 and Myrtle Lodge. No. 1853 In.
dependent Order of Odd Fellows were
all represented in a fraternal visit
made on Saturday evening to the Ber-
wick lodge. 1ta
There were ninety in the party that
left Danville at 6 40 p. m. on q special
trolley car. Arrangements had been
made to run the car over the Columbia
aud Montour line from Bloomsbury
and the trip was made without any
Il, lay.
Upon arriving at Berwick the Odd
Fellows marched to the lodge room
where they participated in q special
session and watched the degree team
initiate fve candidates. After the oere-
monies the visiting members were ten.
dered social session and refreshments
were served.
The Danville party left Berwick at
II 80. All present spent . most en-
Joyable evening and we're unanimous
in expressing themselves a. having
been royalty entertained. Both com.
ing and going the party was lively
one and many songs were sung on the
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
Judge Blee on the Bench.

a special session of Court was held
OIL Saturday morning with Associate
Judge Blee on the bench.
Liberty township brought Jesse
Shurtz before the Court. Shurtz has
bean great care.tosthe township. hs
beiuR old and feeble minded aud with
out near relatives. He would wander
off and caused much trouble to
the officers before he could be found.
After an examination by DR.. E. A..
Curry and DR.. O. O. Shultz he was
adjudged lunatic and was taken to
the State Hospital.
Henry Miller Of Limestone township
was also brought before the Court, the
circumstances being about the same as
in the case Of Shurtz, except that Mill
er has an estate in the form OF PEN
son of twelve dollars month. In
cases of this kind il is necessary to
appoint a committee to look after the
estate and though Miller was adjudg-
ed insane no disposition of the case
will De made until the Court makes
the appointment.
On the jury we're Elias Maier, Jacob
Fry. David Gibson, George Hunlook,
William Reed and John QuiRg.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
A Peculiar Accident,

One Of the horses of a team te;ng
driven by Samuel Wertz, a teamst er
in.the employ of Contractor d. j.
Rogers had dangerous fall at tho un.
degrade crossing on Walnut street
Tuesday noon, the accident being OF
a kind most unusual.
Wertz was hauling crushed stone
and had driven the horses on a large
pile of it lying along tie 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 its
feet.
The gang Of Italians who are en-
ployed on the excavation rushed to the
rescue which was made with somo
difficulty, the horse having to be lift.
ed almost bodily aud helped to his
feet. The animal though tremblin
was quiet and did not seem as much
excited as the Italians.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
SPECIAL MEETING
OF SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board held special
meeting last evening for the purpose
of hearing the report Of the Finance
Committee winch in conjunction with
Secretary Orth was instructed to make
a readjustment of $50. 900 worth of In.
suranoe which is about to expire.
The Committee reported that the en-
tire amount of insurance carried on
school property was e6i. 700. as the
policies fall due they will be renew
ed, the amount to be divided between
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 MEN,
hers enjoyed a trolley ride to Blooms
burg. Those present being: Or. Har-
pei, President. Messrs. Adams. Burns.
Fischer. Haring. Greene, Jacobs. Par-
sci, Trumbower, Werkheiser aud Sec
retary Orth.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
In q Runaway.

Mcclellan Diehl. of the we'll
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 Billmey er was exercis-
ing his trotting mare. CLARA d i, which
he purchased a few months ago in
New York City.
Mr.. Diehl had long been anxious to
drive the horse and at his own request
he was given permission to do so. bu
was warned not to 90 beyond Gel tain
point on the public road where 1t
turned toward Washingtonville.
Mr.. Diehl mounted the driving cart
and 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
WsshinRtonville.
Fortunately Mr.. Diehl escaped scr
ious injury. but he was badly frIRhten
ed. The horse when it 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 anitnal
escaped unhurt and the speed cart WAS
not damaged at all. The mare has a
record of 2:ll16.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
THANKSGIVING
DAY IN DANVILLE

All things considered Danville has
more reason to give thanks today than
for many years past. 1t should be q
glorious Thanksgiving Day to all resi-
dents of the city inasmuoh 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 epidemi, 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 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 number of
churches. The regular Union Thanks
giving Day services will be held at
the First Baptist church at 10 80 a. m.
Rev. S. B. Evans will preach the SER
mon. There will be services at Christ
Episcopal church at 8 AMI 10 80 a. IN.
In the evening the Evangeistic SER
vices at Mahoning Presbyterian and
the revival meeting at st Paul's NJ.
E. church will undoubtedly be attend
ed by large congregations. There will
also be evening services at B mai Zion
synagogue commencing at Z O'Clock.
Lovers of foot ball can see a good
game at DeWitts Park this afternoon
when the Dsnville team will play the
Bloomsbury eleven.
Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures will
be the attraction at the Opera House
this evening. 1t will undou oubtedly
draw an enormous audience. Mr..
Howe will exhibit an entirely new lot
of pictures and patrons of this attrac-
tion can be assured that it 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 families. many homes
will be made joyful by family reun-
ion.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
MAY. RESULT
FATALLY

A serious stabbing atfray occurred
on North Mill street Saturday evening
as a result of which William Lake,
lies at the White Horse Hotel in q
critical condition aud David Magill,
the perpetrator Of the fendish act. is
fugitive from justice.
No reason has been ascertained for
the commission of the deed and as far
as could be learned there was no quar-
rel between the two men, Lake war
standing at the CORNER of Mill and
Hemlock streets when lie was stabbed.
Both men walked inso the, White Horse
Hotel afterwards and we're arguing
when ordered to desiat by Charles
Beyers. the landlord. MAgill then left
and Lake said to Beyers." What doctor
would you pet?" Beye.s who did not
know the man was hurt answered,
Why Thompson. if you need one"
Lake replied. "Oh. need one. 1
guess I'm done for. and at tho same
time throwing open his coat he show
ed Beyers an awful cut in the groin
through which the intestines were
protruding.
Bayers was horrifed at the mans
condition and at once had him put to
bed and summoned physician. DR.. O.
@. Shultz and DR.. W. r. Paules, both
responding to the call They saw at
once that the case was q serious one
Though the intestines were not puno-
tured they had to be put In place and
six stitches inserted in the wound.
DIR. P. @. New baker. the injured
mans physician, was called Sunday
morning.
The patient before and during the
operation showed a remarkable nerve.
never flinohing nor showing any sign
of pain. His condition. while serious,
is not beyond hope of recovery. He
had but little fever yesterday and 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 in 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 brawls
and disturbances heretofore. When
drinking, especially, he is of a quarrel.
some, disposition, with a tendency to
bully anyone who comes within reach.
He is a man of but few friends and
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-
er and got on an east bound coal train.
William Lake is son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Lake, Slider Hill, and is
81 years OF age. He is stove mounter
employed at the Stove Works and bears
good reputation. Much regret was
expressed over the unfortunate ooour-
renee, which has caused much exotic.
ment about the town.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
RE Is A VERY
LIVELY CORPS.

George Bostian, recently of Berwick,
is very lively corpse. On last Fri
day the report of his deathjwas oircu.
lated in Berwick and it was not until
the relatives from that place went to
attend the funeral at New Columbus
that it was learned that a mistake had
been made and that instead of George
Bostian as was supposed, George Piatt
was to be buried.
The case is q very singular one mas
much as the Berwick relatives, Mrs.
Eugene Doty, of Fifth street, and A.
E. Bostian. of Vine street, aunt and
uncle of Bostian. are also aunt and
uncle of PIatt and although expecting
to attend the funeral of Bostain they
attended the funeral of similar rela-
tive and the flowers were fittingly u.s.
ed as u tribute, although for differ
ent corpse.
Bostian is we'll known in Berwick
and it was with expressions Of sorrow
that the news of his death was receiv-
ed. He left Berwick but ten days ago
and had played on the Y. M. o. A.
second foot ball team When the news
was received the team thought serious
ly Of canoelliDg the game with Data
wissa and attending the funeral in a
body but as the time was too short in
which to notify the latter team it was
decided to play although the players
did so unwillingly. 1t was with regret
that they learned the funeral was not
on Sunday as they would have made
arrangements to go to New Columbus
il this had been the date.
The mistake it seems was made
through telegram which Mrs. Doty
received, which read briefly George
ia dead funeral services Saturday af.
ternoon at New Columbus"
George Piatt, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Piatt, of Pittstca, resided in
Pittsburg, and it was not for mo-
ment thought that it was he who was
dead. The death was caused by hem
orrhage and was sudden one. AS no
name was mentioned it was thought
the telegram meant Dostian.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
THANKSGIVING
WEDDINGS

A marriage that will interest many
Danville people is that of Harry Bare,
Esq., 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 graduate
Of the Danville High School. He
studied law in e. 8. Gearhart's Office
and was admitted to the Montour
County bar several years ago. Some
time ago he went to Buffalo, whore he
became associated with the law firm
of Love g Heating.
Miss Rodenhofer is a daughter of
Lewis Rodenhofer, formerly Dan
Vile resident. Mr. Rodenhofer with
his family moved to Buffalo about
eight years ago.
The couple will visit Danviile 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 Zielen bach, who reside at l16
Vine street. He is very we'll known in
Dauville, having lived here until about
three years ago, when he moved to
Elizabeth.
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Thief Looked Like Devil.

Miss Mary Barrett,a young Shamok.
in woman was awakened by strong
grasp on her wrist. A burglar stood
over her. She cried out:
"Oh. mother Help me The devil
Is after me T.
The burglar had taken off his shoes
and displayed red stockings.
Mrs. Barrett awakened. and. hear.
ing the retreating footsteps Of the in
vader, cried out:
Its my life or yours!'
She ran down stairs after him, but
he made his escape by way of the front
door. He had entered the house through
a window and had lighted lamp. He
then assembled the stairway and ex
tlnguished lamp burning in the wild.
ow's bedroom after ransacking a
bureau.
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rlany Candidates for BishOpric.

There are thirty candidates. many
within the diocese for bishop Of the
new Episcopal diocese to be formed at
Lancaster the last of this month. 1t is
likely that chief pastor from without
the diocese will be chosen.
Among the other names mentioned
for the bishopric are the Rev. Charles
J. Wood and the Rev. Or. Walter
Breed. of York, the Rev. Edward
Henry Eckel, rector of Christ church.
Willismsport the Very Rev. Leroy +.
Baker, archdeacon of the Harrisburg
archdeaconry and rector of st. Paul's
church. Harrisburg, and the Rev.
Charles Francis Joseph Wriggley.
rector of Grace church, Brooklyn
Heights, Brooklyn, N. Y. Several
Bishops of other diocese will be can
didates.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
A Newspaper in the Taking.

Though an angel should write. still
tits devils must print This print.
ing, not by devil" but by the lat
est octuple Hoe printing press, is only
one of the many novel and instructive
features of the Lyman H. Howe Nov
ing Picture Company this season.
What pulpit the editor mounts daily
often with congregation of $4,000
within reach of his voice. and never,
SO much as nodder, even, among
them. Notwithstanding his power.
there are few-very few-who are con-
versant with the many scenes Of alb
sorbing interest daily occurring In q
big newspaper plant. You have read
hundreds Of newspapers, go and see
the remarkable series Of the brilliant
moving picture Mr.. Howe will pres
ent in the Opera House on Thanksgiv-
ing night, and showing you precisely
the "Modus operandi.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-11-25
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
ohurch'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
EDITIONS. 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.