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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Birthday Party at Mausdale.

Mr.. aud Mrs. William FenstermacheI
gave party at their home in Maus-
dale Saturday in honor Of the sixth
birthday of their daughter Hazel A
large number of the friends of the tam
lily were present Games and music
he'll ped to pass the time, during the af-
ternoon a picture was taken of the
party. An elaborate dinner was served
Those present we're: MI and Mrs
Melvin Shuitz, Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Fenstermacher, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Messerssmith aud children Mary and
Samuel, MIR. and Mrs. Elias Williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Fausay, Mrs
Simon Moser, Mrs Joseph Robinson
aud son Charles, of PottsgTove. Mrs
William Cope, Mrs. David Johnson,
son Donald and daughter Bessie Mrs
James Robson and daughter rdnins.
Helen and MSIon Shullz. Mary aud
Emma Kline, Jennie Kindt, Florence
Fausey. Clara Cope. Jennie Fry, in
ME and Minnie Everett, Jennie Muir
ray, Ruth aud Annie FoTnwald. Lille,
Gertrude and Maud Hendricks, Elsie
Diehl, SCella DIehl. Pearl Delsite,
Rachel and Nellie Reaser, Willie Kindt
Harvey Bennett, David Ellis. Selwin
Williams, Roy Frv, Robert aud Will
lam Vincent, Charles Herr. Eugene
Diehl. Clifton Kindt, Clarence, Wal
ter, aud Earl Delsite, Charles Fuasey
and Gilbert Feustermaoher.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Discussing OVERHEAD
CROSSING

1t seems to be settled conviction
with the tax payers on the South side
that affairs are steadily drifting on to-
ward an overhead crossing at the
tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad ON
the street leading south ward from the
river bridge.
1t Is an important, if not principal
theme of conversation wherever a
group of persons are found assembled.
There are probably those who are in
favor of the overhead crossing but
anyone who cirCulatcs for half an
hour or so among our neighbOrs on
the South Side can not but be impress
ed with the fact that there is a weIghty
sentiment against it.
The principal objection urged is
that the overhead crossing would be
ruinous to all abutting property. To
carry the roadway the required height
above the railroad, 1T is said, would
neGessitate a structure that would be
OH line with the housetops. and that
would dwarf and render undesirable
ell the pleasant homes in that part of
South DanVille
The citizens have decided to put
themselves on record as relates to the
overhead crossing A special notice
has been sent out calling for meeting
in order to determine the prevailing
sentiment. The special notice" reads
as follows:
'There will be a meeting Of the
tax payers of Gearhart township
held at the regular polling place
between the hours of and s p.
m, Saturday, June II. 1905, at
which time the subject of all over
head road crossing over the Penn
sylvania railroad at Mill street in
Gearhart township leading to the
river bridge will he discussed and
at which time vote will be taken
for and against this overhead cross
ing
BY order of the
ROAD SUPERVISORS.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
FOUL ODURS
AT THE CANAL

Tie foul and stagnant condition of
the canal above and Immediately be-
low the Mill street oulvert Is causing
much unfavOrable comment about
town and the wonder is expressed that
the Board OF Health does not take ac-
ton IN the matter. The general un-
slghtliness of the bottom uf the canal
at that point has been alluded to in
these columns, but during the last few
days conditions have become much ag-
g7avated and under the lengthening
days foul odors have begun to arise
that at times make it unpleasant for
persons passing over the culvert
1t is true the ID. L. & W. Railroad
Company has tax Ell up the matter and
promises cooperation with the Bor-
ough to abate the drainage nuisance.
but if the remedy is to lie in piping
and hlllng mp the canal. relief Is still
a good way off in the future.
What is needed is Immediate relief.
]
the middle of the canal, which reliev-
cd matters somewhat by preventing
| stagnation, Why the present state of
things should be tolerated is hard to &C
count for? The Borough at heavy ex-
pense built Culvert; it is massive and
/ architeoturally n feature to be proud
of. But spanning as it does au open
sewer and its base dumping ground
! for rubbish of all sorts to what a de-
plorable extent it must suffer from as
! snciation?
Tie Citizens Celebration Commit
tee is much exercised about this eye
sore in the very center of town and is
anxious that the nuisance be wiped
out before the Fourth of July. The
Committee will probably take some
action to bring the matter to the at
tention to the proper authorities.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
BUILDING BOUGHT
BY D. ]. ROGERS

The long wooden building at the
corner of Mill and Front streets used
rs storehouse for county property
was sold at public sale on Saturday
afternoon aud will have to be removed
at once to make loom for general
filling up at that spot required in con
nection viii the change of the lower
wingwall
The sale took place at 2 p. M, Mi
chael Breok bill acting as auctioneer.
Bidding was not spirited, for while
the material is still in good condi-
tion the building sits in low spot
and the work OF tearing it down aud
hauling 1t away may involve consider
able expense. 1t was knocked down
to ID. j. Rogers for forty dollars.
Along with the building was purchas
ed a quantity of lumber and old iron
stored inside.
The County COmmissi oners have been
less fortunate in dispOSing of the ferry
boat, with cable and other fixtures
which now as the bridge is completed
ceases to be a factor. The ferry lies
idle on the shore at its usual landing
place and there is no probability thai
it will ever be needed here again.
The Commissioners from experience
last winter have learned that the big
boat is hard to protect from ice and
food and they want to get rid of il
yet during the coming summer, if pos,
sible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Readings Dining Car Service.

The Philadelphia & Reading Rail
way announces that the Dining Gar
Service will be inauguratsd on June
18th by the operation of dining cars
in conjunction with the Central Rail
road of New Jersey. weekdays between
Philadelphia and New York as fol-
lows:
A La Carte breakfast will bo served
on z :00 and :00 A. M. trains in each
direction, A La Carte lunch on the
12 90 noon and 100 p. NJ. trains in
each direction aud Table d Hote din
ner at 81. 90 per Capita on the 90 and
6: 90 T. NJ trains each way.
Mr.. S. W. Derr, the Superintendent
of Dining car Service, having been
Assistant uperintendant of the same
department Of the Baltimore and Ohio
X. r. thoroughly understands the
needs of travellers and will spare no
efforts to accommodate and please the
Readings patrons
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Gave SIO,OOO.

In addition to letter highly ex-
pIessive of Its appreciation of the aid
and succor given to the injured aud
loving care bestowed upon the dead in
the terrible wreck of May II by the
people of Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania
railroad company gave $1,000 to the
Harrisburg Hospital This gift was in
recognition of the work done at the
institution on that fateful day and the
attention which Iightened the suffer
ings of those who had to undergo treat
ment there after the accident
The donation was given to the hos
pital without any restrictions as to its
use, that being left entirely to its
Board of Managers, aud was presented
with letter telling of the deep graf
itude of the company.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Emerald Clubs rIinstrel Show

Notwithstanding the inclement
weather, Saturday evening,a fair sized
audience witnessed the minstrel per-
formanoe given in the Opera House by
the members of the Emerald Club.
The show was most entertaining
throughout. The first part was arrsng-
ed in the good old-fashioned minstrel
way, with the circle of black face
songsters and laughter provoking end
men. The solos in the first part we're
selected from the latest musical hits, +,
and won from the audience the hearty
applause they deserved. The chorus
work was excellent.
The second part consisted of mono
logue-" few minutes with travel
ing man"-exce llently we'll done by
John Dugan. aud a sketch entitled
Danville's improvements. or Who is
the Biggest CRATER -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Spent Enjoyable Evening.

A number of young people from this
city were entertained at the home of
John 9. Strouse. near Washingtonville 8.
Saturday night. The affair was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Strouse in honor of
their son William, of Philadelphia,
who is spending several weeks with
his parents. A delightful evening was
spent. Refreshments were served. The
following guests were present: Misses
Rachel Ohurm. Stella Ohurm, Annie
Lee. Jennie Upson, Jennie Strouse,
Kate Strouse, Lizzie Horton. Dorothy
Horton, Annie Setz, Ira Chrm, Arthur
Sticklin, Sam Strouse, George Strouse.
Harry Harvey, Ambrose Prentiss.
Harvey Strodse, Elmer Strouse. John
Jones, Walter Trumbower. Roy Strouse.
Lee Strouse Bert Goss, Wilbur Strouse,
Harry Strouse, Edward Weaver and
John Lee.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
BURGLARS AT
CLOCK FACTORY

The clock factory on Railroad street
was burglarized Monday night. 1t is
not certain, however, that anything
was stolen. although the thieves went
over the entire premises.
But very little is being done at the
clock factory at present. Herman
Engelberg, the general foreman. is n
New York CITY and during his absence
the factory is solely in charge of
Charles Wagner, who is at the head. .of
the assembling and adjusting depart
ment.
When Mr.. Wagner arrived at the
factory yesterday morning he found
the door at the main entrance broken
open. The burglars proved them
selves determined fellows, as the door
was securely fastened with Yale lock
and resisted all efforts to break il
open. To show what force was ap-
piled on the outside the door frame to
which the portion of the lock was
screwed that received the bolt was
badly splintered and broken, neoes-
stating the insertion of new piece
before the door could be refastened.
All about the interior of the build
ing burned matches were found strewn
over the floor, showing that the bur
glars had been through every depart
ment. 1t is very difficult to tell wheth-
er or not the burglars stole anything.
There are good many valuable tools
in the building but none of these, so
far as could be determined yesterday.
were missing. AS relates to the large
stock of clocks, Mr.. Wagner is not so
certain. 1t is difficult. he says, to de-
termine at a glance whether any are
missing, bat he is inclined to think
that none have been stolen. There is
good deal OF mystery about the at
fair, especially considering the hard
work that was required to force an en-
trance. What the thieves would ex-
pect to find in building of that sort
is not clear.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Dunn Act Is Invalid.

Attorney General Carson has inform
ed Auditor General Snyder that the
Damn act, passed by the recent Legis-
lature, need not be enforced. This is
because the same Legislature neglect
ed to make an appropriation therefor
The Dunn act provides that record
ers OF deeds must certify to the Audit
or General a list of the MOI tgsges en-
tered and satisfied in their offices each
day; Prothonotaries are required to
perform a similar duty. In addition,
the County Commissioners must certify
to the Auditor General list of the in
dividuals taxable for personal prop
erty, subject to taxation for state puI-
poses.
An increase in the clerical force in
the Auditor Generals office would be
necessary TO handle this matter and
the legislature made no provision for
this.
MIR. Carson advises holding the mat
ter in abeyance and that such informs-
tion be conveyed to the county oftic-
iaIs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
North American Prints Approach

The North American" Monday
contained first class cut of the river
bridge taken from the South side for
the purpose of showing the steep ap-
proach, which it brlng3 out to perfec-
tion. Under the cut is the following
line: Perpendicular approach to
new river bridge invented by North
cumberland County Commissioners.
Accompanying the cut is the follow
ing correspondence
Danville, Pa, June IL.
Although the new $l4O. 600 steel
bridge presented by the State to the
counties Of Montour aud Northumber-
land to take the place of the one swept
away in the flood of 1904 was official
ly opened for travel yesterday the peo-
pie who will be compelled TO use 1t
ale far from satisfied with the manner
in which the approach has been con.
struCted at the southern, or NoTthum.
berland county end.
Despite the wishes of the citizens,
despite the urging of Judge SavidRe
and even, it is said, despite their own
prom ses, the Commissioners of North
cumberland county have built an ap-
prOach that would be laughabie were
its cheapness and lack of utility not
so dangerous.
The approach grade in the centre, as
shown in the cut, j. 27l2 per cent. !,
making a hill almost prohibitive to
teams with even moderate loads. The
fiimsy guard rails, also depicted in the
photograph, have scarcely enough
strength or extent TO keep circus
poster from falling into the river.
Even after viewing this masterpiece
of roadmaking, the Northumberland
Commissioners say: "It is all We are
going to do. " The supervisors OF Gear
hart township, in whose territory this
marvellous approach lies. have protest
ed, but in vain. A thousand teams
and at least 1000 pedestrians per day
will have TO go up and down this per-
penidcular masterpiece of roadway
building as best they may.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Seven Bands i'm Line.

The fact is established that the
Fourth of July parade will not be de-
ficient in music. The one thousand
firemen, the military, the secret and
other societies will march to the music
of at least seven bands aud two drum
corps. There will be five bands from
out of town; at the meeting of the
Citizens Celebration Committee on
Friday night the Mechanicsville baud
was employed, while at the meeting
of the same body last night it was de.
cided to hire Stoes' band for the day
The entire Committee was present
last night; Ralph Kisner, Esq. Burgess
Pursel, w. V. OgIesby. Esq. Edward
Purpur. Jacob Boyer. Johnny Meyer
and J. T. Msgin.
On motion it vas decided that u
committee be appointed to attend to
the purchase of fire works. The Chair
man appointed John f. Tooley and W.
j. Rogers on said committee.
Secretary furpur reported that the
total amount of money subscribed thus
far is s77S
The Celebration Committee is some
what discouraged over the slim re-.
spOnse at rehearsals, especially rs it
has gone to che expense to purchase
music for chorus on nearly two hun
dred voices
1t was decided last night that the
tiremeu's contest be hell on North
Mill street between the steam grist
mill and Center street
1t was also ordered that the large
posters printed be put up in DanvIlIe
to-day
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Big Electric 1erger.

The NOrthumberland County Rail-
way and Light Company was inoorpor-
ated at Trenton, n. j., with an auth
orized capital of 81, 000 600, of which
$500, 600 is preferred bearing five per
cent, cumulative dividends. The bal
auce of the stock is common.
The company is to supply gas and
electric lights for cities and to con-
struot, outside of New Jersey, rail
roads for transportation of passenR-
ers and freight. The incorporators are
Wilbur f. Sadler, Jr.. Trenton. N. J. F.,
William W. Hepburn and George Park
man, both of Philadelphia.
The company is formed for the pur-
pose of acquiring and operating under
one management these companies The
Edison Electric Light Company, OF
Sunbury, Pa. the SunbuTy Electric
Light Company the Sunbury Street
Railway Company
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
A. A. SOlt is Alive.

A. A. Solt, the Nescopeck meat man,
whose disappearance last week was
noted in these columns. is alive, but
his whereabouts are still unknown.
Mrs Solt, Monday morning received
letter from Solt telling her not TO
fear for him, as he was alive. The
wording of the letter was:
Don't think | am dead as am still
among the living. Don't write to me
as ] am going on.
The po,tmaTk is blurred, bot is
thought TO be Erie, Pa.
The message, though brief, has come
as decided relief TO Mrs. Solt, who,
for a time, was almost frantic with
grief over the fear that he had been
killed, bot the letter shrouds even
deeper in mystery to her mind the
cause of his sudden deseTtion.
Mrs. Solt will IN few days go to
her home at Dorrsnce, Hollenbach
township Luzerne county. where she
will stay until she makes plans for the
future.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Diving of Famine

is, in its torments, like dying of con
sumption. The progress of con>ump-
tion, from the beginning to the very
end, Is a long torture, .bo,h TO victim
and friends "When | had consump-
tion in its first stage, writes Wm
Myers, of Ceartoss, Md. "after try
ing different medicines and good
doctor, in vain, | at last took Dr..
Kings New Discovery, which quickly
and perfectly cured me Prompt re-
lief and sure cure for coughs, colds
sore throat, bronchitis, etc. Positive
ly prevents pneumonia. Guaranteed
at Paules q Cos drug store, price SOC
aud 81 90 a bottle. Trial bottle free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
THE TRUSTEES
HOLD Meeting

The trustees Of the Hospital for the
Insane held meeting at the institu
ton on Saturday. Nearly a full hoard
was present as follows: w. L.. Goug-
er, ii. NJ Schoch and Hon Alexander
Billmeyer of this county; Howard
Lyon, of Hughesville; W. F. SHAY. of
Watsontown DR.. Shoemaker of Wilkes.
barre; DR.. b. II netweileT, of Will
Transport and Hon. NJ. ii. Kulp,of Sha
mOkiB.
The trustees had expected TO tase
action on the erection of the new
buildings at the Hospital, but we're un-
able TO do so. The plans and specitica-
tions for the Light and Power plant
were not yet completed. This was
quite disappointment, as it is desir
ed to construct the Ilant yet this sum-
mer and there Is no time TO spare. The
| Board will reconvene in a few DAYS to
pass upon the plans, if they are ready.
The trustees also expected to act up
on the temporary buildings, five IN
number, for which $50. 900 was ap-
propriated by the last Legislature. But
three bids had been received, however,
and each of these was above the ap-
preparation. Action will be taken on
the temporary buildings when the
Board meets again.
fpBa truuFoou
with the New York Jewel Filtration
Company for the completion of the
! filter system installed at the Hospital
over year ago. But two tubs were
installed when the plant was built, as
that was as far as the appropriation
would go. The capacity is some 200,-
needed in face of certain emergencies
or to meet the demands as the institu-
ti0n is enlarged. In building, the plant
was made large enough to hold three
tubs. The cost of the third tub now
to be installed is covered by the speoi-
al appropriation of 81 600 made by the
last legislature. The filter plant at the
Hospital has pow been in operation for
one year and has been giving most ex-
cellent satisfaction.
The Board of Trustees looked over
the new barn on Saturday The build
Ing is now rapidly approaching com
pletiou. The stating is not quite finish
ed on the roof and the floors are not
all laid, but there is no doubt but that
the structure will be ready for the
seasons crops.
The Trustees are much pleased with
the barn. None but the best of mater
ial has been used and it is very finely
finished. Danger of fire hereafter will
be reduced to a minimum, as the new
barn will be lit mp by electric light
and there will be no occasion for the
carrying of either lantern or matches
about the building.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Prompt ReSpOnS.

The Borough Council, which recent
ly issued an order requiring all who
were draining sewage in Blizzard S
Run to connect with the Borough sew
er in thirty days, is much gratitied
with the ready response from those
persons and the general disposition
that is manifested to comply with the
order.
Billiards. S Run is now practically
restored to its original purity. One by
one the small sewers were connected
with the Borough sewer until only the
slaughter houses remained. Henry
Divel and Joseph Smith have now se-
cured permits to connect and it Will
be only a few days until even the
slaughter houses are out of the way.
The pollution of Mahoning Greek
still goes on. To divert sewage from
this stream, especially as relates TO
the properties on West Mahoning
street, is not such an easy matter. To
connect with the public sewer tile
West Mahoning street people would be
obliged to lay their pipe through un-
der the creek, which is a sacrifice that
the Borough does not ask of them.
Before they can comply with Coun-
cil's request it will be necessary for
them to follow the prescribed course
and petition for sewer extention along
West Mahoning street,
A sewer is much needed in that part
of town. which lies low, and il would
not be surprising if a petition were
heard from in that quarter before long.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
The System Lives
On Good Rich Blood
People Who Lack the Proper Quantity
and Quality of Blood Fall Victims to
Every Disease That's Prevalent.
DR.. A. w. CHASE'S
NERVE PILLS

The blood is the medium through
which every tissue, every organ is sup
piled with the material it ifeeds upon
and rebuilds itself with. Take away
that nouTishmeut by letting the blood
run down IN quantity and quality and
you take away the power of an organ
or tissue to resupply waste or rebuild
itself. 1t other words, the sytspm
starves; color. appetite, steaidness,
energy. vigOr vitality all are lots and
condition of mental and physical
plOstTatiOn sets in. This condition Or.
A. " Chare's Nerve Pills positively
cure by their power to manufacture
good, rich, nutritious, oxygen carrying
blood, blood that careries to every
oragn the very matreisl it lives aud
thrlVes upon.
M George Horkins Of Westinghouse Ave
nue., Wilmerding Pa, says:
II began to use DR.. a W. Chase
Nerve Pills in PIttsbrug | was at the
time badly run down, weak, nervous
could not eat-cold all the time, rs
my blood was thin, aud did not sleep
we'll The medicine put me in splen-
did shape rapidly and easily, giving
me steady n4rves-a fine appetite
restful sleep general feeling of emery
and vigor that showed in the way my
color came back The medicine is
certainly grand one and | am only
too glad to say so - 80 cents a box at
dealers or Dr. A. W Chase Medicine
Buffalo, n. Y Portrait and
signature o' A. W Chase, NJ ID on
every package For sale by J. ID Gosh
& Co. 1t9 Mill street, Danyille, Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-06-15
Quality VS.. Quantity.

Hard muscles and strong body do not
depend on the quantity of TODD you
eat, but on its perfect digestion and
proper assimilation. When you take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure your system
gets all the nourishment out of all the
food you eat 1t digests what you eat
regardless of the condition of the stom-
ach and conveys the nutrient proper
ties TO the blood and tissues This
builds up and strengthens the entire
system. KodoI cures Indigestion, Dy-
spepsia, Belching, Sour Stomach. Weak
Heart. etc. Sold by Paules q Co.