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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03

English Presby terian church andCom.
ing aud going at willard concluded
with an earnest eAhortation to all un-
faltering trust in God.
In consequence of mistake, which
after all has proved happy one, Mr..
Van Pelt found himself in Danville,
on the 2lst. week ahead of time. On
the Sabbath following. he preached in
the morning from the text John 8 :l2:
"Then spske Jesus again unto them,
saying, am the light of the world"
Doubling his ability to remain over
the following Sunday. he preached in
the evening, a sermon that he had in
tended for the morning Of the 29th. on
applied Christianity.
The historical sermon was preached
by Rev. Dr. Mccormack, pastor of the
gregation, praying for a division of
the said church and the organization
of new church, met the congregation
at the old Presbyterian (the Grove)
church Dauville, and after sermon
by the Rev. Isaac Grier. proceeded to
divide the said church and to organize
new church to be called Mahoning
English Presby terian Church North. :"
The list of original members was COM
posed of 10 persons, all of whom have
passed from our fellowship with the
exception of Mr.. Michael Walleze and
Mrs. Michael Wslleze. his wife.
After electing ruling elders and
trustee the new congregation began
to consider tue matter of church re-
pairs. The old high pulpit gave place
to modern platform and reading
desk. A new roof replaced the old
one new windows and blinds we're Sc
cured ; cocoa carpet was placed in the
aisles AMI 'hl interior was tastefully
painted aud papered and the fence
around the ground wss repaired, the
total amount of the improvements
costing $500. During the pastorate
of the lite DR. Oarnachan the present
pipe organ was purchased at cost of
S3. 800.
On April II. 1871, it was decided to
proceed to the erection of a new
church. The old building was torn
down and the bricks we're used as a
lining for the new edfioe. The Rev.
R. Fl. Van Pelt, pastor of the church,
dug the first spadeful of earth in ex.
cavating for the new foundation. The
chapel was built first aud was used as
place of worship for four years.
On Sunday. October "a. 1875, the
present edifice was dedicated. The ser
mon was preached by the Rev. W. P.
Breed. OF Philadelphia. The dedioat
ory prayer was offered by the pastor
the Rev. ". A. McAtee. The structure
cost s25, 900, every one contributing O.
their substance or theft labor.
The Sabbath School room becomin,
crowded during the pastorate of Rev
J E. q. Armstrong, the class rooms a
the rear were added. The interior o
the churoh was renovated aud re- open
, ed with suitable services May 10. IA
J Is, 1891. The total c,.t of the i'm
prnvements was $4,000 The churcl
: owes much to Mr.. J. N. Kel o. tn
| paiustak ing Secretary of the Board o
. Trustees, for his faIthfulness durin
8 the time of the erection Of the chur Oh
: The Rev Qua, los Jew"il Collins wa
9 called to the psstorale If the Mahon
s ing Church North July 9, 1856 and wa
installed in the same year The past
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
Don't Like New Trespass Law.

There is much complaint among the
hunters, not only in this vicinity but
throughout the State over the scope of
the trespass act which was passed by
the last Legislature. the full text of
which was already published in the
News. for the purpose of fully inform
ing those who hunt.
The act provides that any person
trespassing upon land upon which the
owner has prominently posted notices
forbidding such trespasss shall, be
guilty of misdemeanor and upon con-
victiou before magistrate, shall be
punished by fine not exceeding $40
and costs. Failure to pay the fines
will result in imprisonment of QUE
day for each dollar.
This law effectually bars hunters
from safely going into the woods and
fields in pursuit CT game. 1t matters
not whether the land is fenced or not,
whether improved or unimproved as
long as the owner has posted in
prominence, notices not to trespass.
1t has been demonstrated that 9
hunter can unwIttingly trespass up
on unimproved land within few feet
of such notices and not be aware oi
their existence. This fact does moi
prevent his punishment, for he is jus,
as much trespasser as the man who
wilfully violates the law.
Nothing can be done until the mex
Legislature meets, but a new bill will
go in early in the session if the pres
ent feeling still exists among the
hunters.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
Opening Service Of Grove
CHURCH'S centennial
An Eloquent Sermon by Rev. Van Pelt Sunda,
Morning Large Congregation-Dr. Nc
Cormack's Discourse

the young eagle as no longer accusing
its mother when it could perch fear
lessly on the edge OF the tall cliff and
soar off on bold aid STEADY wing, com.
church. 1t was instructive, full of in
terest and was delivered in DR.. Nc
Cormack' usual attractive style.
As early ms 1884. he said. the site of
the Grove church was the scene Of
gospel preaching. The congregational
records show that cam miitee of the
Presbytery of northumberland con-
sisting of the key Isaac Grier, D. D. I,
Rev. J. D. Waller. d. D., and Ruling
Elder James McVioker, appointed by
Presby terry at their late meeting held
in Lock H wen, on the petition of a
number of members Of the Mahoning
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03

Olive Thompson. was also out of town,
visiting friends in the Southern part
of the State. The physician was seat
ed in his chair and was writing when
suddenly the pencil dropped from his
hand and his head fell forward. The
lady for whom he was writing the
prescription sprang forward to render
assistance, but the vital spark of life
had fed.
For year DR.. Thompson had been
suffering with a complication of dis
eases, involving serious heart trou-
BILE. which was the cause of his sud
den taking off. As a physician he full.
Iy realized the gravity Of his case and
the fact that he was at all times ex-
posed to the danger of sudden death,
never theless with a devotion that was
nothing short of heIoism he struggled
on visiting his patients whenever at
all able to GO out and attending to a
large Office practice.
Had DR.. Thompson lived until SUM-
day he would have been sixty-two
years of age. He was born in Danville
ON October 80, lS43. He was a son of
John q. and Hannah (Yorks) Thomp-
sou, and grandson of William Thomp-
son. of Scotch Irish descent, who came
to his country locating at Berwick
and later removing to Espy. Dr..
Thompson acquired good education
in the public schools of Danville and
then studied medicine under DR.. P.
H. Long at Mechaniosburg, Pa. En-.
teriug the Long Island Hospital of
Brooklyn he was graduated in 1866
aud one year later entered upon his
chosen profes ion in Danville He was
sucue ssful from the start and for many
years while in the prime of physical
mau h )od he carried an enormous prac-
tice
lie was united in the bonds of matri.
mony with Annie g. Ege, daughter
of Rev. Oliver ERe, of MechanicsburR,
Pa. who survives along with two
daughters, Marg, ,ret Frances, the wife
of DR.. q. Shultz, of this city and. MISS
Kate Olive. who resides at the parent.
al home. Mrs. j. b. Gearhart, of Dan.
Vile, is a sister of the deceased.
Dr. Thompson was a member of the
Heptssophs also os Montour Lodge
No. l09, l. o. o F., and was Past
Sschem of Mahoning Tribe, No. n, l.
o. r.. NJ. He served two terms a.
Chief Burgess OF Danville and at thu
time of his death was serving his thirt
term as AssoJiate Judge of Montoul
county
DR.. S Y. Thompson was physi
ciau in the hroadesF sense of that term
He strove not for social distinction
nor for great wealth. His mission wa
to heal the sick-to relieve suffering
He was always out on his errands o
mercy-even as above implied after
disease and suffering had laid thei
heavy han on his own frame. How
greatly we will miss his familiar fig
ure, hls cordial smile and greeting
his word of good cheer and encourage
ment as lie responded to the calls to-
medical aid or came and went anon
his fellow men in the varied walks O
life. man of generous impulse
whose heart was easily touched by tn
sorrow of others DR. Thompson di
much for the poor and did it withou
the hope or desira of reward. The vas
amount of good accomplished in thi
wav that stands to his credit will ne sc
be known save by those who receive
, his kind ministratIons and the Gres
Creator. who has called him hence.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03

The Semi Centennial Services at the
Grove Presby terian church began Sun
day morning. The services morn
ing and evening were attended by q
large and interested congregation, the
on Saturday being Yully carried out.
Rev. r. H. Van Pelt. former pastor,
occupied the pulpit in the morning
and preached very eloquent sermon.
His text was found in Deut. 80: 1l.l2:
GAS an eagle stirreth up her nest fut-
tereth over her young, ,spreadeth abroad
her wings, taketh them. beareth them
on Eer wings, SO the Lord alone did
leave him and there was no strange
God with him"
Referring to the supposed strange
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03

habit of the eagle in tearing up her
nest and forcing her young to learn to
fly, he showed how God had so dealt
with Israel, and so deals with US all.
The discipline of sdversity, sorrow.
bereavement, was depicted. He said !:
81 see in fancy home that is the
abode Of happiness and peace. Its
walls and furniture are familiar and
dear to its occupants. Not an apart.
ment or half concealed recess, scarce
ly a joint or nail about the structure
they do not we'll know. Be it ever so
homely in the eyes of others, there is
no place on earth like it, to them. Oh,
what sacred associations, what death
less memories, cluster about 1t t.! What
sunny days look down upon It'll No
disaster has as vet fallen upon it; no
sorrow has beolouded it, When all of
the little group have assembled at
evening time with the sweet merri-
ment and freedom of domestic privacy
the circle is seen to be unbroken.
There are no vacant seats, no saddened
countenances. no fearful eyes. All, it
is blessed sight to bshold all thus
snuggle down in the dear old nest, and
sleep in security and peace within its
loving embrace. But can it always be
SO?
By aud by a change comes. There
is a serious illness in the family.
Friends call in from day to day to
tender their sympathy aud services,
until all, save the chosen few, are shut
out. At length there is strange knock
at the door, which none hear save the
one who must answer it. A messeng-
er in shining robes stands waiting
with summons from the unseen
world. Then the scene hastens to its
climax. There are hurried movements
here and there; whispered voices
muffled footsteps smothered sobs and
some morning, after weary night Of
watching aud farewells, loved one
bids adieu aud soars away.
Let us suppose 1t to be father or a
mother. How changed that home
Smiles give place to tears. The merry
voices are hushed. The nest is torn
spoiled the little brood perhaps scat
tered. One flies off here, another there
to get each for himself his daily bread
and to find or to make his own new
nest. The careless, easy days Of fur
and frolic, of castle building and bask
ing in the sun, give way to days O
work and wear. of burden bearing, O
manly, vigorous battling with the sterl
realities of life.
Such, dear loved friends, is the ex
perienoe that has come to very man.
of you, during the years since m.
pastorate terminated; and, verify, m.
heart has been saddoned as have list
ened, since my return, to the story o
broken homes and parted loved ones.
But do not we we'll know that thi
life Is not all? 1t is but the first vol
ume of the entire record. with anoth
er, more extended and marvellous,
follow. Every fiber of our being erie
out for conscious, person immortal
J ity; and Christ confirms the unquencl
> able craving as truth telling. We sha
meet our loved ones again. W here par
i. ing is no more; and meanwhile earth
disappointments. sorrows, bereav,
l n
d is another side to the pictnre. Let I
;. look upon it.
II The speaker then dwelt upon the d
veloping power of adversity-picturt
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
An Orphanage Project.

Mrs. CLARA Powelly, of Sunbury,
State. President of the Patiotic Order
of Americans. has called a meeting OF
the representatives of all the lodges in
Pennsylvania. to be held in Philadel-
phis. when the question of establish
ing an orphanage for the children OF
deceased members will be decided.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
New Rector at Berwick.

Rev. DR.. W. R. Agate, lately assist
ant at Trinity Church. Chicago, Fri
day afternoon accepted the call that
had been extended him by Christ Ep-
iscopal congregation of Berwick. Bish-
op Darlington has sanctioned the call
and DR.. Agate will become rector OF
the charge Immediately.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
Left for California.

Miss Carrie Isabel Russell. who was
graduated from the Dauville Hospital
Training School, class of 1904. with
first honors,. left Saturday evening for
San Barnardino, California. where she
has accepted position in the High.
lands Hospital.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
HeddenS--keiSer.

Clyde M. Heddens and Miss Mar
guerite~Keiser, daughter OF Charles
Keiser. both Of Washingtonville, were
married at Binghamton on Friday.
The young couple are residing in Val
ley township.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
Bow Broke Arm.

John Kelly. the son of Andrew Kel
ly, North Mill street, fell on P & R.
tracks near the grist mill Saturday
afternoon, fracturing one of the bones
in the lower arm. DIR. Paules reduced
the fracture
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
II Woodcock and S Rabbits,

A party composed Of Michael Ryan.
Harry Millard, Buck Seidel and Dan
Frazier, who were hunting yesterday
beyond Washipgtonville, bagged -
woodcock and rabbits.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03
A SURPRISE.

The good people of st. Johns Luth-
eran Church treated their pastor to a
genuine surprise last Saturday even
ing at his home on Bloom road
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-11-03

Farmers and orchard owners should
apply for instructions for the destruc-
tion of the San Jose scale and other
tree damaging insects.
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Continued ON page 4 }
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
Audubon County Fair
Book.

A few words regarding the prem
uim lists. For many years the Au.
dubon County Fair Book has not been
what it ought to be because it has not
been sustained by the advertisers from
whom it 1s supposed to get its sus-
tenance. The Agricultural Society
if they felt even so much inclined to
make an appropriation for it are, by
the time their expenses are paid, not
able to pay the printer so the craft
have just grinned and bore it. But
the workman is worthy of his hire
and as it is the custom to depend on
the advertiser for pay, and growing
demand year by year for an increased
number of premium books this year
needing three thousand, we trust
that everybody who has any thing
they wish to sell will send the Journal
two dollars with the copy for inser-
ton and be assigned to half page in
the fair book. This would be no burd-
en- to the advertiser and fifty of them
would barely pay for the number of
books required, Send us the copy for
your Ad. whether it be hogs or cattle
or sheep or chickens you raise to sell,
tell your neighbors about it, through
the Fair Book and we will get out a
book full of general information that
will cause it to be kept in the family
as reference book, and one that will
elevate our fair in the minds of out
siders that they will want to partici-
pate in one of the BEST FAIRS that
Audubon County ever had. This is
not asking much, will you help:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER

That Dewitt C. Travis took the
first premium at the Worlds Fair
in Chicago in 1898, over the entire
World for oats. Mr.. Travis lives at
San Isabel, Colorado, and raised
these oats in the San Luis Valley.
That the largest acre of potatoes
ever raised, 645 bushels, was raised
in the San Luis Valley.
That at the ST. Louis Exposition,
Colorado took more prizes for Ag-
ricultural products than any other
State, and two Counties of the San
Luis Valley took more of these
prizes than all the rest of the State
put together.
That We Have Never fad Failure.
That you can buy land and pay
for it with y the crop from a the
land for 1Oyears. Next excursion is
on May End.
continental Land & immigration Co.
Alimosa, Colorado.
GEO. E. KELLOGG, AGENT.
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18

Some people are so sour they would
turn the milk of human kindness
into clabber.
Rev. Fleming took his family and
drove to Audubon with the spotted
ponies last Saturday. 1t rained too.
Our huckster wagons are having
some bad roads to contend with. The
men stick to their work like heroes.
The president has captured all the
bears in the west and will probably
take shot at the Wall Street bulls
on his way home.
Chris Jensen is the only man in
town who works thru all kinds of
weather. He hauled brick thru the
rain last Saturday. "Six days shalt
thou labor"
Don't forget that the Commence
ment exercises are to be held Satur-
day Eve, May u. The programs are
somewhat lengthy hence will begin
promptly at 7.45.
"Single Life" That's on the pro-
gram for Gray Commencement. A
numerous comedy in three acts. 1t
will all happen Saturday eve, May,
29th, NJ. w. A. Hall.
Mrs. Higgins and Miss Mary spent
part of last Saturday visiting Charlie
and his wife in Manning. X. G.. was
also north bound passenger. He
says he went on to Carroll.
c. Eugene Mertz donned his best
clothes and his button hole bouquet
and boarded the train for Odebolt
last Thursday night for a few days
visit with his parents. He returned
Saturday.
/ wonder why he wants to box
That splenditerous word
Populi Vox.
I'll bet dime he'll lay it away
And use it himself
Some day.
Talk about the uses of the tele-
graph! A young couple was married
last week with the bride in Kentucky
and the groom in South Dakota, 1000
miles apart. Two hearts linked to-
gether with wire!
The Rebekah Lodge has decided to
serve ice cream and cake Commence
ment night. The location hasn't been
decided on but it there is any ice
cream in town we will be there you
bet. But to save trouble twill be
announced later.
Another rainy Sunday past
At last
The sky grew overcast
On Saturday P. NJ. for fear
1t wouldn't make connections here
1t rained
You bet
And | got wet.
We're yet
Due three OF them.
Say Mr.. johnson.
But amt you countin'
On the time when we
Will see
No more of them?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
Cat Island Cats

On Sable island, off the coast of Nova
Scotia, cats We're introduced about 1880
and rapidly eXterminated the rabbits,
which had been in possession for at
bors of Kerguelen Land. barren and
desoate bit of antarctic terra flrma to
the southeast of the Cape Of Good
Hope, cats escaped from ships have
made themselves at home on little
islet known as Cat island, which has
long been used as wintering place
for sealers. Here they live in holes in
the ground, proving upon sea birds and
their young. and are said to have de-
veloped such extraordinary ferocity
that it is almost impossible to tame
them even when captured young
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
Highway Notice

TO NIXON 1T MAY CONCERN:
The Commissioners appointed to view,
and If required, to vacate highway, com
mencing at the southeast corner of the
northeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter of sec. ). Township Is, Range 35, west OF
the 9Th p. NJ Iowa, in Audubon County,
and running thence north one fourth mile,
thence east one fourth mile and terminal.
ing at the northeast corner of the north
west quarter of the southeast quarter of
section 5, Township rs, Range 81. has re-
ported in favor of the vacation thereof, and
all objections thereto or claims for dam
ages must be filed in the Auditors office
on or before noon of the Goth day of July
a. D. 1905, or such highway will be Vaca-
ted without reference thereto.
o. b. Train
5-ls-iw Auditor of Audubon County
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
George CARRIER and James Crow
were Audubon passengers Monday.


If we chose we could brush the
cobwebs of secrecy from the private
life of one of our citizens and leave
him clinging to the ragged edge of
public opinion. But we refrain
a mammoth deal was consummat-
ed last week. Ormsby Beers exchang-
ed his silver watch to Doc Rogers for
an elegant, visible movement, &c Jew
els, 80 year guarantee watch. Twas
an even swap with both the parties
happy that it happened.
Blown again-down again-new
one again. That's the way the man
ager puts it. It's the big West
Brook Gibbons Elevator smokestack.
In the heavy wind Saturday eve it
was blown down and completely
wrecked. She's tough locker.
When woman wants to send
message to a neighboring town and
don't care how soon it gets there, she
phones. If she wants to borrow some
money and wants to get it inside of
six or seven days, she telegraphs; but
when she is in big rush, a furious
hurry she walks and then rides back
on the train.
Extra exertions are being put into
the plans for the commencement. The
program is arranged SO as to give the
regular exercises. This in itself will
be worth your while to bear. 1t will
be followed by comedy drama
numerous play that will be extreme
ly entertaining. You want to make
it point to be there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
When to Anchor.

A minister has given this we'll de-
fined exposition of the text, And hav-
ing done all to stand" On some body
of water near his home there was one
day a race between two boats. The
captain of one saw that he was get
ting behind. but he also saw that at
the particular point where they We're
the current was stronger than the
wind and that the head boat though
apparently progressing, was really
drifting backward. Quickly taking in
the situation, this captain Of the rear
boat cast anchor and won the race
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-05-18
GRAY

Miss Iva King was home over Sun
day.
If wishes were hearses people might
ride.
The elusive news item fails to be
lassoed.
Will Ross was up from Ross last
Saturday.
Clio Beers was passenger to Man
ming Friday.
Gray Saturday eve, May 80, M. w.
A. Hall. That's all.
Miss Polzin is assisting Mrs. Crew.
cling with her work.
G. Eugene is putting brick walk
along his residence front.
Harry Mertz and wife visited be-
tween trains last Sunday.
Why doesn't some philanthropist
try to corner the rye market.
Roy Swaney was in Graytown be.
tween trains one night this week.
Little Miss Elsie Schroeder visited
some of her small friends in Grav
last Sunday.
By the way. Did you forget the
date? Gray Commencement is Satur.
day May 29th.
Miss Emma Ross has returned to
her home and expects to remain there
during The summer.
Saturday May 90. That's the date
for Gray's Commencement. Put it
down in that little memo.
The northern lights have made theil
first appearance for the summer
Good for the aurora bory Alice.
Miss Sadie Lacy went to Manning
last Thursday where she met her par.
ents and returned home with them.
She was back in school Friday.
The graduatin' class are making
things hum these days getting ready
for Commencement. GA Single Life
and the 1lnery tney are ABOUT as busy
as they make 'em.
Oh Gosh he's gone off on tear
just see him sweat and hear him
swear
And just because yon became you
Now wouldn't that frost you?
Among our citizens who attended
the ball game at Ross las. Sunday we
! noticed the following: Pete Perion,
Pete Mundt, George CARRIER, Ed Lar.
son, Mr.. Claussen and Will White.
Mrs. Chandler of Audubon was q
visitor st the Rebekah Lodge las,
Thursday night returning home the
/. next morning. A small number
were in attendance but enough were
present to enjoy themselves.