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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
John Sabo'S Odd Desire.

As rule the unfortunate people in
caIcCrated at the Hospital for the In
sane feel very unjustly dealt with the
ruling desire is 10 secure their free
dom and once out of sight aud hearing
of the big prison few ever evince any
desire II return.
The case of John Sabo of Mt Car
mel, however, forms au exception
John, who is a young foreigner of q
years, had the misfortune of being ad
judged insane and spent about year
At the hospital rs a patient. Ia due
time he showed evidences of improve
ment and finally had so far recovered
that he was permitted to return to his
home. The Mt. Carmel youth. how
ever, had formed pleasant attachments
at the hospital and after some months
conceived the desire of revisiting
the hospital.
He left Mt. Carmel Tuesday after
noon and arrived at the big institu.
ton about Il o'clock at night. The
latch string, however, was not hang
ing on the outside and John found nj
welcome He finally appeared at the
female nurses home where he created
great CONSERVATION. He visited a doz-
Ell other parts of the Institution, but
nowhere gained admittance. His mys-
terious conduct caused alarm and to-
ward morning word was sent down TO
City Hall for Chief Mincemoyer. In
due time the officer arrived, took the
unhidden guest into custody and
brought him back to Danville Sabo
agreed that if released he would re-
trace his steps to Mt. Carmel. He keTt
his word aud left for the coal region
early in the day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Board of Health Holds rIeeting.

Those who can not understand the
delay in making full use of the Bor-
ough sewer, which was constructed af-
ter so much agitation and at such great
expense will be gratified to learn that
the Board of Health has taken action
in the matter and has gone on record
as favoring sewer extension on a large
scale.
The Board of Health held a meeting
in Council Chamber last evening. DR..
P. @. Newbaker occupied the chair.
DR.. Shultz, Secretary, was also pres
ent Other members in their places
were James Shultz of the First Ward !;
J. B. Cleaver, of the Third Ward, and
Health Officer Benton B. Brown.
After a discussion relating to sewer
age the following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
Whereas, Complaint has been made
to members of the Board of Health re-
garding the nuisance caused by private
sewers draining into several streams
running through the Borough, and af-
ter due investigation of the fact relat-
ing be it
Resolved, That we, the Board OF
Health of the Borough of Danville, de-
clare all sewers above referred to to be
nuisances, and we further recommend
all such sewers be at once connected
with the main Borough sewer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Spotted Fever Twice Fatal.

The dreaded spinal meningitis or
spotted fever has again visited Colum
bia county aud claimed for its victims
two residents of RoaringGreek town
ship Both died yesterday morning in
awful agony.
Mrs William Myers, aged about 3S
years, who recently moved on farm
in that township from Ittston. was
stricken with the dread disease about
week ago and suffered all kinds of
aRonies until death relieved her suffer.
ings at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. She is survived by husband and
several small children.
Henry 8oatman,a very bright youth,
aged II years, a son of Christian Boat
man. died at the parents home in the
same township yesterday morning. He
too, was stricken with the same dis
ease about six weeks ago AMI for the
last three days has been in a semi con-
scious condition.
Owing to the nature Of the disease
both funerals will be private. They
will probably be buried in the grave
yard at Numidia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Will Build Retaining Wall.

The County Commissioners and the
Streets and Bridges Committee of
Council will hold a joint meetin g
Thursday evening to take action on a
retaining wall needed on the West side
of the approach to the river bridge be
tween the end of the wing wall and
the line OF Front street. There is
low spot at that point, which will
have to be filled up before the ap-
proach to the bridge can be paved and
a retaining wall becomes indispens-
able
The County Commissioners contem
plate making change in the wing
wall on the eastern side of the APP
proach to the bridge, which while par
allel with the lower wingwall and no
doubt in conformity with the plans
nevertheless in its present position de-
tracts from the appearance of the
bridge and narrows down the approach
much more than necessary. In view
OF Tue laCt Ihdt lHe boIouRu has
ground to spare at that point, it is
proposed to rebuild the wall on the
foundation of the old wingwall, which
slants mp stream at about the same
angle as the wall on the lower side in
clines down stream. The result will
be a fine imposing approach to the
bridge.
The County Commissioners have
submitted the matter TO the Commits
sioners of Public Grounds and Build
ings at Harrisburg The State is ask
ed to make the change, but in case 1t
refuses the Commissioners will ask
permission to proceed with the work
at the county's expense.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Contractor fleets With Delay.

John Ed Foley, who has charge of
putting down the creo-resinated blocks
on the river bridge was disappointed
of securing the use of Mr.. Rogers
steam roller yesterday afternoon and
as a result the work of finishing the
floor was delayed just to that extent.
The putting down of the pavement
was completed early yesterday fore
noon. There was some ceremony at
tending the laying of the last block,
which was placed in position by Mrs.
Jesse Wyant, whose little daughter
Eleanor, laid the first block when the
work was begun. The next thing In
order was the rolling of the paved
driveway just as is required when
street is paved. The rolling, Mr.. Foley
had intended to have done early yes
terday afternoon, which would have
enabled him to have completed the
work of grouting the blocks and to
have gotten off the bridge today. IL
occurred however, that when he appli-
ed for the roller it was in use out
on the State highway and could not be
had when wanted. Under the cir
cumstances it may be Friday or posi-
bly, Saturday before the pavement 10
finished.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
THE INVITATIONS
ALL SENT OUT

Invitations have now been sent out
by the Citizens Celebration Commit
tee, which has in charge th' Fourth
of July demonstration. The secret So
cieties, military organiz zItions &c. 8,
have all beeu remembered They are
invited TO participate in the parade as
well as in the general proceedings of
the day and are requested TO state
whether there is any other lodge of
their order that they would like to
have invited on the occasion. They
have between now and the 27th inst to
arrive at decision in the matter and
to inform the Citizens Committee
what action they have taken.
1t is hoped that each of the organ
izations invited Will give the matter
due attention at the earliest date. 1t
is essential that all the arrangements
be perfected as soon as possible and
until the Committee has the intOrma-
tion it desires relating to the invita-
tions it will be impossible for it TO
take the first step forward.
There is no question but that there
will be a general influx of people to
Danvlle on the Fourth of July from
our neighboring towns in order 10
view the new bridge and the splendid
system of improvements that We have
just completed. Fire companies and
other organizations would gladly come
to join our parade and the intention is
that these be invited In order. how
ever. that all things may be kept con-
genial and proper recognition be given
local organizations these have been
asked to assist in the matter of in
vitations.
While the central committee is work
ing on the invitations the solicitors
will get down to work aud see how
much money they can pull together,
for without a full knowledge of the
resources it will be impossible TO pro-
ceed with the final plans for the cele-
bration.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
David Thomas in New Position.

David Thomas, for so many years
identified with the big mill in this
city, has rendered his resignation TO
the Reading Iron Company and today
enters the employ of the Logan Iron
and Steel Company as general man
ager of its plant at Burnham, this
State.
Mr.. Thomas Is a thoroughly capable
and all around iron man and there are
a few things in his singulaTly success
full career that are unique. First and
foremost it might be mentioned that
in various capacities he has worked
for the Reading Iron Company all his
life. He is a native Of Reading but
lived IN Danvllle for eighteen years,
all that time being connected with the
Reading Iron COmpany's plant in this
city. From May /, 1901, to August /,
1908, he was superintendent of the big
Giant here. From the latter date on
to the time of his resignation he was
assistant to the president of the Com
pany, f. G. Smink.
Mr.. Thomas adds to his fine business
qualities genial disposition aud pleas
ant manners. While in Danville he
maintained uniformly pleasant rels-
tions not only with employees of the
plant but with the citizens of the town
in general.
In filling his new position Mr..
Thomas will remove his family from
Reading to Burnham, which is situated
four miles east of LeWistown.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
FORTY YEARS
A NATIONAL BANK

The directors of the Danville Ma
tional Bank held their semi-annual
meeting Tuesday, which possessed a
special interest.
The institution has rounded out
forty years as national bank and the
meeting was the first one held since
the re-extension of the charter, which
marked its entrance upon another
twenty years of history as a national
bank.
Apropos of its history it might be
added that the Danvllle National bank
is one of the oldest banking institu-
tions in this section. Prior to it's career
of forty years under the national sys-
tenn the Danville National bank was
for sixteen years state bank. It was
chartered in 1848 and for long time
was the only bank within a radius Of
fifty miles with the exception Of the
old State bank at Northumberland.
The meeting Tuesday was [of especi-
dl lul6I6sb W dc bLO bA4
months closed had been one of the
most profitable semi annual periods.
the gross earnings of the'bank amount
ing to over $42,00 In view Of this
fact the directors increased the rate OF
the semi annual dividend from per
cent. to per cent, making the an
nual rate per cent. By reason Of the
banks exceptionally large capital this
dividend disbursement is larger than
that of many banks paying a larger
percentage. This will be understood
when it is stated that the dividend re-
quires the payment of Sl6, 900 per an
mum.
The per cent interest paid on de-
posits amounts to about $l4,009 per
annum. This is significant and shows
that not only the stock holders but the
general public also shares in the pros
perity of the bank.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Building Concrete Sidewalks.

g. d. KingsbUry, foreman of the
bridge building department of the d.
l.. & ". Railroad, arrived in this city
with crew of men yesterday after
noon for the purpose of constructing
concrete pavements at the canal cul-
vert and on both sides of Mill street at
the d. + e. W. crossing.
A shipment of crushed stone and
cinder to be used in the sidewalk ar
rive / at the d. L. g. w. station last
week ana yesterday was delivered just
above the culvert along the canal
" here it will be convenient.
Mr. Kingsbury yesterday waited up
on City Clerk Patton and obtained
permis-io ion to use city water and to
occupy the street with material. The
D. l.. g. ". crew consists of some half
a dozen men, bat Mr.. King bury stated
Yesterday that he might employ about
as many more local laborers, if they
could he had and push the work along
a. rapidly as possible. He would like
to get through with the sidewalks in
week, or less time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
ONE LINE NEAR.
LY COMPLETED

Messrs L. s. PettijOhn and Charles
V. Amerman, who are building a rural
phone system in Montour county, are
fulfilling their promise and by Satur-
day night or the middle of next week
at the fartheSt the farmers between
Washingtonville and Straw berry Ridge
will be calling each other up by
phone. This is certainly a little bet
ter than was anticipated and speaks
we'll for the good management, enter
prise and push of the two promoters.
The actual work of building the sew
eral lines has been begun. During the
present week crew of seven men and
three teams have been employed plant
ing poles between WashingtOnville and
Strawberry Ridge. The poles will be
planted in or days. The poles when
raised have cross arms attached so that
all that remains to be done b.yond
planting is to string the wires and in
stall tie phone. There will be quite
a number of phones between the two
points.
The system will be next extended to
JeIseytown, White Hall and Exchange.
At the latter place central Office will
be established, which will be in charge
of Miss Lizzie Wagner. Another cen
trail office will be established at Wash
ngtouville--just where has not yet
been decided upon. although several
applications are in.
Beyond Exchange the line will ex-
tend to Ops seven miles distant.
From Exchange the system will also
extend to Schuyler's. The promoters
are meeting with much encouragement
in the vicinity of Schuyler, Exchange
and Opp's and have sold a number Of
shares of stock They are contracting
for poles by the hundred. There is
scarcely a day but they make pur-
chase. The poles are mostly purchas
ed at MuncY Hills or Pine Summit and
have TO be hauled. some seven miles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Committee fleets this Evening.

The Citizens Celebration Committee
will hold meeting at the Office OF
Ralph Kisner, Esq. Mill street, at 80
O'Clock this evening. The sub commit
tee consisting of the Chief of the Fire
Department and four assistants, who
constitute a committee having in
charge all the affairs relating to the
Fire Department, are requested to
meet with the Citizens Celebration
Committee tonight Some important
details relating to the matter OF in
vitations remain to be adjusted.
The Central Committee, with Mr..
Kisner as Chairman is working very
hard to make the celebration big
success. From now on meetings will
be held very frequently at the call of
the Chairman as exigenoies arise hav-
ing bearing on Fourth of July.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
How Some Girls Are Raised,

Many a girl of fifteen gets up in the
morning, eats breakfast which her
mother has prepared. goes up stairs,
takes care of her room and then goes
to town, sometimes taking two hours
to buy n spool of thread, She eats din
uer which her mother has prepared,
wears clothes her mother has made.
spends the afternoon reading the story
books or gadding with her friends, eats
supper her mother has prepared and
spends the evening with her girl
friends She has done nothing wicked
all day, and her mother Is satisfied
that she j. bringing her up right Bur
j. shri
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04

PARAGRAPHS

Mr.. and Mrs F. W. Billmeyer. of
Milton, spent Sunday with friends in
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Lynn and
daughter Martha, left Saturday for a
visit with relatives at Syracuse.
Clarence W McMahan. of Phila.
deIphia, spent Sunday with friends in
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman, of
Northumberland, spent Sunday at the
home of P. A Winters, Pine street
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Schultz, of
Trenton, N. j., spent Sunday with
friends in this city.
Ralph Courson, of Sunbury, is Wis
iting relatives in WashinRtonville.
Miss Julia Huber returned to West
Conshohocken yesterday, after visit
with relatives in this city.
John r. Rote. of Harrisburg, trans
acted business in this city yesterday.
Rabbi Sol Rosenberg left yesterday
for trip to New York City.
Adam Smith, of Berwick. called on
friends in this city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Kelly en-
joyed drive to Klinesgrove and Sny
dertown yesterday.
Mrs. John Moore left yesterday for a
visit with friends in Williamsport.
Mrs. William Gartman, of Sunbury,
is the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. George
A. Rossman on Pine street.
Mrs. Samuel Moore is visiting
friends in Williamsport.
William Kuebler, of Sunbury. spent
few hours between trans in this city
yesterday.
Miss Mae Shade left yesterday for a
visit with relatives at Mooresburg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Murray, of Sun
bury, called on friends in this city
yesterday.
William Murray, of Pottsgrove, was
a visitor in this city yesterday.
Charles Snyder, of Anthony town
ship, transacted business IN this city
yesterday.
W. a. Sholenberg, of Berwick, was
among the visitors in this city yester-
day.
Daniel +. Dieffenbacher made busi-
ness trip to Williamsport yesterday.
Dr.. j. ]. Kline. of Allentown, cir
culated among friends in this city yes
terdGy.
l.. n. Meyer, OF Bloomsbury. spent
yesterday in this city.
E. W. Reese, of Hazleton, was a
business visitor in this city yesterday.
J. A. Kirby, of Berwick. spent yes
terday in this city.
Adam Smith, of Berwick, was a Wis
itor in this city yesterday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Robson and daughter,
Miss Hattie, spent yesterday with
friends in Sunbury.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter f. Boyer of
Philadelphia, arrived in this city yes
terday for visit with relatives.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank G. Angle and
Theodore r. Angle left yesterday for
a trip to Philadelphia.
Harry Rudy, of Jerseytown, was a
Danville visitor yesterday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
CONDENSED NEWS.

May flowers.
Farewell to the oyster
Real summer weather this.
Peach trees are in full blossom
Nav flowers are backward.
The awning men ale at work.
High school graduates will be busy
this month.
The CITY schools are now entering on
the last month of the present term,
and the small boy is coTesponding'y
happy.
A little more building of houses, Will
mean a little more growth of the city
and little more business for every
body.
Russia as we'll as japan looks to
America for material things. Under
the circumstances we should be i'm
partial in our expressions.
1t is comfort to reflect that the
bugs and flies are late. too.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank j. Schram,
Bloom road, are the happy parents of
twin daughters, which were born yes
terday
The Pennsylvania railroad needs two
hundred new engineers to operate the
additional engines now going into SER
vice. This is a prosperity that knows
no stopping.
ARRANGEMENTS for the celebration of
Memorial Day should be thorough and
elaborate.
The peach and cherry trees are
beautiful in their bloom of pink and
white, with a faint showing of green
leaves.
There is no more deserving institu-
tion in Danville than the Y. NJ. q. A.
and it should not be weighed down by
a debt.
School children are counting the
days to their summer vacation time.
The nipping May frosts will soon be
getting in their work on the blossoms
Whatever may happen to the Frank
lin and Marshall student who shot at
hazers it cannot be denied that the
hazer is a nuisance who ought 10 go.
The big Rarnum and Bailey circus
will exhibit at Shamokin, May 9th.
Mile a minute sreed for long dis
tance travelling seems to be the aim of
the railroads.
The air of the past few DAYS sug-
gests there are suowbanks to our north
that Old Sol has not disposed of.
Don't be alarmed about the May
frosts they are of yearly occurrence.
The continued good health of this
city is one of the strongest arguments
in It's favor.
Governor Pennypscker is getting
near to tha lotion of that big pile of
bills.
You should remember that the Sig.
Sautelle and Welsh Brothers Combin
ed Shows will be the only big show
coming to Danville this season.
Get your decorations III readiness
for the last week of this month.
May was real mean to punctGate her
smiling entrance with frosty breath.
Russia continues to hold a blood
stained position on the map of Europe.
Can it be possible that RojestVensky
il losing his desire to fight?
Toxic does not appear to be worried
over any imaginary danger to the line
of communication by sea.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Hicks on rIay Storms.

Hicks predictions for May are not at
all pleasant. He says the month will
open with phenomenally warm SPELL
which will be followed by series OF
severe and violent storms. These Will
be accompanied by vicious thunder
and lightning, with down-pours OF
rain and hail. Tornsdoes are also
liable. The month in general will be
noted for the great number of thunder
storms, some of which will be most
severe character
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
In New Quarters.

The Fratcrnal Order of Eagle have
established their quarters in the Opera
House ia the rooms formerly occupied
by the Psuu Social CIub. The rooms
were formally opened on Saturday
evening The order is growing rapid
ly in Danville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Arrested on Larceny Charge.

John Robinson of this city was tax
EN- into custody by Officer Voris yes
terday on a warrant sworn out before
Justice Gid Beishline at Berwick.
The information, which was lodged by
D. B. Laudenslager of Berwick, chsrg-
ed Robinson with the larceny of coat
and twenty dollars in cash. On the
9:I5 d. l.. & W. train Chief Olayberg-
er accompanied by the prosecutor, came
down to Danville, returning to Ber-
wick with Robinson on the 2 Ill train.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Strawberry Luncheon.

The delightful straw berry luncheon
given last Spring. by the Ladies Auxil-
iary of the Y. NJ. @. A, having pro-
ven so great a success, the ladies have
determined to give another such lunch
con about the last of May, The exact
time will be published when the date
for holding the luncheon is settled.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Drunk and DiSOrderly.

Charles Woll was arrested last night
for being drunk and disorderly. He
was placed in Jail and will be given a
hearing before Justice Oglesby at 2
O'Clock this afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04

Those Philadelphia grating council
men had better watch out. PRO Bono
Publioo" is after them on that gas
steal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04
Mr.. Woodward Here.

V. O. Woodward press agent for the
we'll known Welsh Bros. shows, was in
town yesterday in the interest of the
show, which will appear in Danville
on Tuesday, May 18th. For the past
ton wears Mr.. Woodward, has visited
Dmyiile in the interests of Welsh
Bros, and like the show, his visits are
pleasure to friends in these parts
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04

The office of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
nounces to the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
ofaII Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04

Chicago strikers are ready to kill to
gain their ends. They have already
destroyed public sympathy in their
cause.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-05-04

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