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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
OLD FOLKS DAY
AT ST. PAULS

Old Folks Day was observed Sun
day at ST. Pauls Methodist Episconal
church with a series of charmingly
appropriate. interesting and helpful
services, which began at 9 80 in the
morning with Love Feast and CON
tiuued throughout the day, closing in
the evening with the regular 30 ser
vice, at which Rev Richard Hinkle,
of YORK preached a sermon that mark
ed the beginning of the second week
of revival services at st. Pauls
For the occasion of Old Folks Day,
the altar was beautifully decked with
many Of the food staples and delica-
cies. The tempting jars of canned
fruit and preserves, the generous array
of corn, pumpkins and apples, garnish-
ed gracefully with many bouquets of
chryssnthemums, was a vision we'll
calculated to thrill, with the abund-
ancO of Gods love, the hearts of those
who are approaching so near to their
rewards.
The principal service of the day was
at 10 80 i'll the morning A large con-
gregation attended this service, includ-
ing many of the older members who
were taken to and from the church in
automobiles and a carriage The be-
nevolent collections, with the ex1ep-
ton OF the missionary collection. were
lifted and each OF the old folks, who
attended the service, was presented
with bouquet of flowers.
Rev. Richard Hinkle's discourse was
founded on the thoughts contained in
the 18th, 18th and l4th verses of the
92nd Psalm: THE righteous shall
flourish as the palm tee; he shall
grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those
that be planted in the house Of the
| Lord shall flourish in the courts of
God. They shall still bring forth fruit
in old age; they shall be fat and flour
sermon, preached to the old folks by
an old man who has become gray in
the service of the Master
Rev. Hinkle said that many old peo-
pie have tendency TO be alone and
to become out of sympathy with the
younger generations. He urged them
to keep up their interest in the affairs
of their children. to keep i'll touch
with the times-in a word, not to live
in the past but in the present He told
them also that in order to have hap.
py old age they must be at peace with
God and man, and urged to them the
necessity of knowing that their peace
with God Is made.
In the afternoon Decision Day anC
Missionary Day was observed at the
Sunday School. and program especi.
ally prepared by the Missionary Com.
mittee was rendered. The regular
monthly missionary collection amount
ed to $3.50. The Epworth League
held a revival service at 80.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
D. & s. COMPANY
RUNS CLOSED GAR

The Danville and SunbuIy Street
Railway Company has pat closed car
on its line. which is most highly ap-
Treclated by the travelling public. es.
pecially those who wish to cross the
bridge or pass to and fro between
town and the Hospital for the Insane.
The Danville and Sunbury Electric
Railway Company has had closed cars
ordered for some time, but "a is apt to
occur in these busy times much delay
has ensued. o Q. YetteT, Esq, has
come to the rescue, however and in or.
der to make travel comfortable for tie
present has secured closed car of the
Columbia and Montour Company. 1t
is of Kind peculiar to that line with
seat on each side running parallel
with the car. 1t was brought down
over the Danville and Bloomsbury lire
late Saturday afternoon accompanied
by Mr.. Yetter and William Terwillig.
er, the latter Superintendent of the
Columbia and Montour line.
Quite a spectacular performance was
involved in getting the car from the
present terminus of the Danvillo and
Bloomsbury line opposite J. H. Coles
Hardware store, to tne Danville and
Sunbury track at the corner of Mill and
Market streets. While tile track-be-
longing to the Danville and Blooms.
burg Company is laid on Mill street
between the two points above named.
owing TO the hold-up at the d. l.. &
W. crossing. the overhead work has
never been completed. The rails prov.
ed a valuable assistance in moving the
car but electricity could not be brought
into play as a motive power. In lieu
thereof two stout horses were hitched
to the car in front, while about forty
boys with free ride in prospect took
hold of the car behind and at the sides
and helped to push it along.
This was about six O'Clock. The car
attracted much attention, no one los
ing sight of the fact that it was the
fist trolley car that had ever passed
through Mill street. A good many
thought that the fact that a trolley
car had after all crossed the d. l.. &
W. tracks ought to he sigralized in
some way. The frog laid down in the
face of so much protest was found 10
answer admirably and the first trolley
car that passed rolled over it With
very little jar.
The closed car was Immediately ly
pressed into service and ca ried a good
many passengers on Saturday night.
! 1t is an improvement immensely ap-
preoisted by the public. who have nc
desire to face the rigoTs of the weIth-
er on the big iron bridge at this sea.
son of the year. 1t would have to he
an exceptional day indeed when pei,
son would prefer walking at that
| point.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
MISS ROBINSON
chosen TEACHER

Miss Mabel f. Robinson, daughter
of William Robinson, Liberty town
ship. has been elected teacher of the
Fourth school of the Third Ward,
which was left vacant hy the declina-
tion of Miss Helwig, who was elected
to the position at an adjourned meet
ing of the School Board on Monday
night of last week. The matter was
disposed of at a special meeting of the
School Board on Saturday night.
President Adams explained the OBJ
ject of the meeting and called upon
Borough Superintendent Gordy for a
statement. The superintendent ex-
planned that he had notified Miss Hell
wig of her election and that in re-
sponse she had come to Danville. She
looked over the course of study, but
explained that she would be unable to
leave home this winter, and would
have to decline the position.
On motion. therefore, Miss Hell
wigs declination was accepted and
the Board proceeded to elect another
teacher.
There were several applicants, but
the directors seemed to favor Miss
Robinson. Borough Superintendent
Go"dy explained her qualifications
and stated that he had been called up
on By the young lady and that he was
favorably impressed and believed that
she would prove a success in the
school. DR.. HaIpel and Mr.. WeIk-
heiser had each good word to say
for the applicant.
Miss Robinson was nominated by
Mr.. Werkheiser and was unanimously
elected On motion of Mr. Pursel her
salary was fixed at S38 per month to be-
gin with.
The following members of the School
Board were present: Adams, Orth
Harpel, Pursel, Haring. VonBlohn,
Fischer, Burns, Trumbower, Werk-
hei-er and Heiss.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
WhTSONTOWN'S
BEARDpD PUPILS

A'0 Ian ii'0 liis'' 70"ooi ioo' D"ll
s,..'.5 s,' 'o y .'o''D' ~ ~ so ~ : 70
w. u"roi 'i'e n'iii7 % ',o ""'Son' "" "
= gu '''''0''' Oot "'''o' was Poi""po
more representative OF an IRON mill or
q wood choppers camp than of an in
stitution of LEARNING
-,-..T. D-.,,.
't' E''' ~ '''o 10" mo
eleven IS I4O pounds ana some or the
BOYS on the team are not over II years
., -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Electric Signals Grow Erratic.

The electric signal system establish
ed at the Center and the Spruce street
crossings of the p. d 4. Railway seem
to be hoodooed III some way. The bells
have been a source of trouble ever
since they were ins 'alled-quite as
much so to the Railway Company it.
self as to the residents in the vicinity,
who found fault with their incessant
clamor.
No sooner did the company call tha
bells Oft at night so that the people
could sleep within radius of couple
of squares, than the signals began TO
practice their cratic conduct in the
daytime. Monday morning they be-
gan to ring aud train or no tram they
kept on ringing in way that showed
they intended to furnish music all day
long.
There was no alternative but to shit
the signals off and to install watch
man. One man, stationed at Center
street, was made to answer for both
crossings. WheG a train approached
he merely turned on the signals and
permitted them 70 ring until the train
was over the Spruce street crossing,
when he turned them off. The watch.
man was still on duty yesterday manil-
ulating the bells as above described
They were still anxiously awaiting
the arrival of the Company's electrl-
clan to see what the trouble is with
the bells. Thus far their erratiC ring
ing has puzzled those in charge very
much.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
WORKS WONDERS.
A Wonderful Oompound-Oures Piles, Bc-
zema, Skin Itching, Skin Eruptions,
Outs and Bruises.

OulS duu DIuIStos
Doan's Ointment is the best SKIM
treatment, and the cheapest, because
so little is required to cure. 1t cures
piles after years of torture. 1t cures
obstinate cases Of eczema. 1t cures all
skin itching. 1t cures sk in eruptions.
1t heals cuts, bruises, scratches and
abrasions without leaving sacar. 1t
cures permanently. Danville testimony
proves it.
D. O. Williams, slater, of 204 Lower
Mulberry street, says: Il used Doan' s
Ointment some years ago and found it
a most excellent remedy for the pur.
pose for which it is intended. 1t is the
only remedy | ever found which gave
me permanent relief from itching piles
from which had suffered for long
time. Anyone who has ever had piles
knows what suffering l endured before
| used Doan's Ointment. The burning
and itching was almost intolerable
night and day, and although | tried
dozens of ointments. salves and lotions
l got no relief. l heard so much about
Doan's Ointment that / procured a
box. The first application gave me al
most instant relief and in short time
| was cured. That was eight years
ago and have had no return of the
exasperating affliction since. | recon-
mend Doans Kidney Pills highly"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
WORKMAN GETS
BROKEN LIMB

Michael Leafey. an employe of the
Reading Iron Works, sustained brok
en- limb while at work Monday and
was taken to the Mary NJ. Packer Hos
pital.
The accident happened about s 80
O'Clock Monday morning. Leafey
was assisting tc unload a car of pig
iron. He was standing on a plank sup
ported on level with the car, receiv-
ing the pig iron as it was handed out.
One OF the pieces passed to Leafey was
exceptionally heavy, weighing about
200 pounds. Under its weight the
plank broke and pig iron and man
were precipitated to the grounds a dis
taGce of some five feet. The heavy
mass of iron fell on the workman,
fracturing his right leg about midway
between the knee aud the ankle.
Mr.. Leafey was removed to his
boarding house on Spruce street where
DR.. w. r. Paules was called. After
ascertainlng the extent OF the INJURY
the physician recommended that the
injured man be removed to the Mary
NJ Packer Hospital at Sunbury for
treatment His suggestion was adopt
ed and Leafey was taken to Sunbury
on the IL. 10 passenger tram. Before
starting Dr. Paules had dressed the
injury temporarily so that the man
during the trip seem ed resting easily
on a cot.
Michael Lesfey, is son of Law
renee Leafey. the we'll known stove
moulder, formerly of Danville. but now
of Philadelphia He is a single man
about nineteen years of age.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Buying Supplies Tor Hospital.

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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Death Benefits Paid.

Mrs John Bruder on Saturday re-
ceived a check from Montgomery
Council No. 962, Royal Arcsnum. for
81, 500, the amount being life insurance
due her oil the death of her husband,
who was a member of that ord,r.
The officers Of Montgomery Council
are: Regent. Samuel Marks Secretary,
w. E Lunger, aud Treasurer. W. l..
Mcclure.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Struck Vein of Coal.

Men digging for coal at Mt. Patrick,
near Millersburg, have struck vein
tw wenty two inches in thickness. with
prospects of the vein becoming thick
er. The coal is of the white ash var
iety and of good quality. Copper has
also been taken from the top of the
vein, and Mr.. Ashley Cook, of Lykens,
who is managing the digging for the
dusky diamonds is pleased with the
outlook and says there will be coal in
abundance. The party at the head of
the work is J. S. Mcdonald & Co, of
Baltimore, Md, who have now had
men at work for several weeks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Every Ounce You Eat.

Every ounce of food you eat that fails
to digest does a pound of harm. 1t
turns the entire meal into poison.
This not only deprlves the blood of the
necessary tissue building material, but
it poisons it. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is perfect diqestant. 1t digests the
food regardless of the condition of the
stomach 1t allows that organ to rest
and get strong again. Relieves Belch-
ing, Heart Burn, Sour Stomach, Iu-
digestion, Palpitatiun of the Heart,
etc. Sold by PauIes & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Inspected r1iltOn Post.

Henry Wilson Post, No. 1919, q. A..
r.. of this place. was inspected Mon
day night. The inspecting officer was
Adjutsnt Jacob Miller, of Goodrich
Post, %. OF Dsnville. There was a
good turnout of the members. and af-
ter the inspection one of the most en-
joyable camp fires held in years TOOK
place, at which number of speeches
were made. camp songs sung and war
time experiences related. A fine lunch
con was served followed by cigars. -
Milton Evening Standard.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Nature Needs But Little,

Nature needs only Little Ea:ly Ri
er now and then to keep the bowels
clean. the liver active, and the system
free from bile, headaches. constipa-
tion, etc. The famous little pills Lit
tie Early RiseIs" are pleasant in ef-
feet and perfect in action. They never
grippe or sicKen, but tone and strength
ell the liver and kidneys. Sold by
Paules d Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
GOODRICH POST
ENTBRRAINS

G. A. K. Hall, Monday evening was
packed to the doors with an animated
assemblage of ladies and gentlemen.
The rather unusual occasion was one
in which some seventy five people from
Bloomsbury, representing organiza-
tions closely related to the G.. A. r.
were being entertained by Goodrich
Post, No. %.
The visiting delegation was com
posed of Col Ent Post, No. $50, g..
A. r., twenty five strong, the Ladies
Circle, No 63, G.. A. r.. and Captain
Brock way Camp. No. 270, Sons of Vet
erans, each of the two latter orgauiza-
tions also comprising twenty five per
sons. The Bloomsbury people reached
the Post room about s o'clock, while
Goodrich Post, No. %. was holding a
regular session.
About 30 Post Commander He'd
dens called recess for the purpose of
receiving the visitors. By the time all
were seated the hall was filled and a
good many were left standing in the
yestibule.
One hour was spent in speech
ing, the first speaker being j. II. Fahr-
niger, Commander of Ent Post, No.
$50. who made some very happy re.
marks.
He was followed by Rev. Z. W.
Whitney and NJ. p Lutz. members of
Ent Post. who i'll brief, though witty
and good natured addresses, at once
awoke a fraternal spirit and set thu
pace for the evening.
Thomas Sanders, of Goodrich Post
No. %, who was introduced as vet
eran nearly 80 years of age, was thu
next speaker and very we'll indeed die
he aoquit himself. He amused tht
audience by relating some camp ex
periences. notably one in which tht
soldiers borrowed" fifty chickens, o
some farmers along with a correspond
ing number of ducks and geese. Ht
explained how they got rid of the
feathers and then how they cooked tn,
fowls in big camp kettle of "sever
al barrels " capacity. The dish tool
the form of an enormous pot pie, which
fed the whole company.
Thomas struck the keynote by in
PRODUCING the subject of chickens ant
from that on till the close there wa
not an address in which the So bject o.
"chicken' did not play an importan
part.
wald, George W. Sterner, who brough
down the house with good story arC
later recited a spirited poem; W. o
Holmes and George Fornwald, the lat
ter Captain of the Sons of Veterans
Camp of Bloomsbury DR.. P. @. New
baker, y. r. Williams and John Pat
ton of this city, the latter Commando
of the Sons of Veterans Camp of Dan
vile.
Mrs. Sloan, Secretary of the Ladies
Circle G. A r., of Bloomsbury alst
made some brief remarks.
About 80 O'Clock refreshments wer,
served to all present. after which
social hour was spent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09

Consumption runs in our family,
and through it | lost my Mother, -"
writes E. 3. Reid, of Harmony, Me.
For the past five years, however. on
the slightest sign of Cough or Cold,
| have taken DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, which has saved
me from serious lung trouble. " His
mothers death was a sad lost for Mr..
Reid, but he learned that lung trouble
must not be neglected, and how to
cure it. Quickest relief and cure for
coughs and colds Price soc and $l.0O;
guaranteed at Paules q Co.'S drug
store. Trial bottle free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
But Few Are Free.

But few people are entirely free from
indigestion at this season of the year.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not only the
best remedy to use because it digests
what you eat but because it also en-
ables the digestive apparatus to as
simulate and transform all foods into
tissue building blood Kodol relieves
sour stomach. heart burn, belching,
and all forms of Indigestion. Sold by
Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
ONLY LITTLE COLD In the hes

ONLY A LITTLE COLD in the head
may be the beginning of an obstinate
case of Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the
invader with Ely's Cream Balm appli-
ed straight to the infismed stuffed up
passages. Price SOC. If you prefer
to use an atomizer, ask for Liquid
Cream Balm. 1t has all the good goal
tiles of the remedy in solid form and
will rid you of catarrh or nay fever.
No cocaine to breed a dreadful habit.
No mercury to dry out the secretion.
Price Toe, with spraying tube. All
druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc
Warren Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
rIan's UnreasonabIeness

j. often as great as wOman's. But
Thos s Austin, Mgr of the Repub-
lican," OF Leavenworth. Ind. was not
unreasonable " hen he refused TO allow
the doctors to operate on his wife, for
female trouble. Instead" he says.
I'VE concluded to try Electric Bit
ters. My wife was then so sick. she
could hardly leave her bed, and five
81 physicians had failed to relieve
ner After taking Electric Bitters, she
was perfectly cured, and can now per-
form all her household duties" Guar
anteed by PauIes & Co, druggists,
price SOC
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Hunting With Prince.

Mr.. Fl. G.. Thomas who is now ut
Stockholm, Sweden, writes to his ia
ther. in-law, Mr.. @. +. Heller, of this
city, that he had the pleasure of hunt
ing with King Oscars SOD, the Prince.
He writes that they killed three fine
deer, and lot of other game. Mr..
Thomas had the deer heads stuffed and
sent them to his home in Portland,
Me. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas expect to
be in this city for Christmas.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Child'S Bad Fall.

The four. year-old son OF Charles
Diehl fell out of carriage at Bell s
grocery Oh Saturday aud sustained
several bruises. The family. which
resides near MooreSburg, was about
ready 10 start on the drive homewaId
wheu a sudden movement of the horse
caused the little fellow, who was
standing up, to lose his balance and
lie fell out striking the curbstone with
mis- face. His forehead was badly
bruised and his lip was cut.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
A LIQUID Cold Cure.

Cough Syrup which drives a cold
out of the system by acting as a cath
artio on the bowels IS offered in Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. Clears
the throat, strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. The mothers friend
and the cInldren's favorite. Best for
Group, Whooping- Coug gb, etc. A liquid
cold cure and the only Cough Syrup
which moves the bowels and works all
cold out of the system. Sold by Paules
e Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
A Disastrous Calamity.

1t is a disastrous calamity, when
you lose your health, because indiges-
tion and constipation have sapped it
away. P.ompt relief can be had in
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. 7 hey build
up your digestive organs, and cure
headache, dizziness, collie. constipa-
tion, etc. Guaranteed at Paules &
Co.'S drug store 25c.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
al Thank The LOrdl"

>ried Hannah Plant, of Little Rock.
k. For the relief got from Buck
s Arnica Salve. 1t cured my fear
qnnine sores, which nothing else
heal, and from which | had
su. for years. 1t is marvel
ous h for cuts. burns. and wounds,
guarant, at Paules 81 Cos drug
store 25c.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Returned From Hospital.

Prof. S. P. Dietrich, who under
went an operation for Appendicitis in
Philadelphia hospital about four
weeks ago, returned home today. The
many friends of Mr.. Dietrich will be
glad to learn that the operation has
been entirely successful aud that he
will soon be able to resume his work
in the schools. -Supbury Item.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
SI5O,OOO for TiOga Celery.

The gathering of a record breaking
celery crop in the famous Stokesdale
fields, in Tioga county, has just been
completed. There were 800 carloads
of celery shipped from Stokesdale and
Niles valley combined.
The celery, aboard cars, packed in
crates, brought the growers $500 a car
load, representing an aggregate OF
$3.50, 600 from Tiogs county celery
fields. Most of the celery went to New
York and Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09

Do not be deceived by counterfeits
when you buy Witch Hazel Salve.
The name of E. c. Dewitt & Co. is
on every box of the genuine. Piles in
their worst form will soon pass away
If you will apply DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve night and morning. Best
for Outs, Burns, Boils, Tester, Ec-
zema, etc. Sold by Paules e. Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09

The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Farley
took place yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock from the family home in Riv-
erside. Rev. f. 7. Swartz conducted
the services. The pail bearers were
Joseph Shannon. J. Hudson Kase, Pc
ter Berger. Samuel Gulick and Theo.
Clayton. A quartette from st. Peter S
NJ. K. church rendered music. Inter
ment was made in Mt Vernon ceme-
terry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
Hand Injured.

Michael Hurley, boss puddIer at
Howe q Samuel's Mill. this city. ran
a piece of iron through his left hand
yesterday which discommodes him
very much The sharp iron penetrst-
ed the fieshy part of the palm of the
hand for an inch or so, producing a
very ugly and a painful wound.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09

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-
cen Co.. St Louis. Mo.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
What Everybody Says About
Brandy and Wines.

Taat tie Wines and Brandy of the
Spcer n J Wine Co. are leading all
others in public favor. Their wines
are un eled and are pronounced by
the mot CAPABLE judges to be the very
best i'll tie world.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-11-09
To Cure a Cold in One Dav,

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. All druggists refund money
if it fails t. cure. E. w Groves sigma
ure is on each box. 25c.