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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
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Nicholas Mauser's Descendan IS

The Mauser family held its annual
reunion in the RidReville Grove yes
terday. The weather conditions we're
not all that could have been desired.
The sky was overcast with clou DIS
which fingered unbroken until nearly
noon and many who otherwise would
have been present fearing that it might
rain remained at home.
The whole number present did not
exceed two hundred, all descendants
of Nicholas MauseT. who settled in
Cooper township in 1893. A wide ter
ritory was represented, kinspeOple be-
ing present from the towns of Watson
town, McEwensville, Oatawissa Blooms
burg, Orangeville, WashingtonVille
and Danville.
Appropriate addresses were deliver
ed by Rev. Mr.. Kunkle and Rev O..
d. Lerch. Aaron Mauser was elected
president and William Wertmam, sec
retary of the Association for the ensu-
ing year.
Z The annual reunion affords all the
Mausers fine opportunity to keep
we'll acquainted with each other. Quot
pitching yesterday was one of the
principal sports INDUCED in and the
several contests during the day reveal.
ed that tllere are several expert play
ers at the game among the descend
ants of Nicholas Mauser Nearly the
entire dinner hour was occupied in re-
lieving the wants of the inner man,
for which thoroughly ample provision
had been made.
The Mauser family is one of the old
est in this section. Nicholas Mausor
was the pioneer, who in 1892 settled
on the farm in Cooper township, now
occupied by Aaron Mauser The latter
gentleman Is the owner of the long
barreled flint lock musket that Mich
olas Mauser, his grandfather. carried
in the Revolutionary War. Mr.. Maus-
or, too, is justly proud Of a venerable
| Landmark on his farm in the form of a
very old fashioned though well built
| house that was erected and occupied
by Nicholas Mauser, and in which his
own father and himself were born.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
CONTRACTS
AWARDED

The County Commissioners held a
busy session Saturday, the principal
business on hand being the awarding
of contracts for four steel beam bridges
to be erected at different parts of the
county in place of the more primitive
structures previously maintained by
thirty feet and two are twenty four
feet in length each has roadway of
fourteen feet. One of the thirty foot
bridges will span Beaver Run at W.
+. Boyer's in Liberty township; the
other will be near Comfy in Anthony
township over a branch of the Ohil-
lisquaque One of the twenty four
foot bridges will be built over the small
tributary of the Ohillisquaque at Henry
Vincent's farm, Valley township; the
other will span Mud Run near Mat
thew Sleeps i'll Derry township.
Nine bids were submitted as fol-
lows:
Owego Bridge Company foot
bridges. Sl95 each; 21-foot bridges,
$3.50 each.
York Bridge Oompany-For the four
bridges, $S37
Toledo Bridge Company - 30-foot
bridges, 1865 each; 24-foot bridges,
$3.50 each.
Berlin Construction. .Company-For
the four bridges. 1886.
Nelson Buchanan Company foot
bridges s282 each 24-foot bridges, $l95
each.
J. II. Cole-30- foot bridges. $l99. 80
each "a foot bridges. SI74.99 each.
Curry & Oompany-3O foot bridges,
$3.50 each; "a foot bridges, $3.50 each.
Canton Bridge Company - 30-foot
bridges, $3.50 each 24-foot bridges $3.50
each
Eyre Construction Company-30- foot
bridges, S24O each; 24-foot bridges,
$40 each
The contract for building the 30-foot
bridges was awarded to the Owego
Bridge Company, that firm being the
lowest for the larger sized bridges.
For the 24-foot bridges the Canton
Bridge Company was awarded the con
tract as the lowest bidder The cost
of the four bridges under the contracts
awarded is $500.
]. Fl. Cole was the next lowest bid
der on the 3O-foot bridges
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
SINBURY DEFEATS
DANVILLE

In "A short, snappy game, Sunbury.
the Champions Of the Susquehanna
Leagne, defeated the DanviIle A. A.
team at DeWitt's Park Tuesday af-
teTnOOn.
McOloud again proved his ability to
puzzle hitters Of high class and with
perfect control allowed the pennaut
winners only six safe singles. a an
other feature he issued not single
pass to first and the visitors outfield
secured but one put out which is a
remarkable performance at any time,
but much more so when accomplished
against team acknowledged to be the
fastest team in this section. The locals
were unable to gauge TownSend's S de
livery to any great extent, and on ac.
COunt of the perfect fielding of the
visitors were compelled to earn the
only run they secured on Clay bcrger's
two bagger followed by Ross long hit
to left field. Ross play at third was
again the gilt edge article.
Several times the locals had a chance
to score had the necessary hit materi-
allied but it was not forthcoming The
game was fine one and was much en-
joyed by the small audience present.
Following is the score:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Funeral of of Charles Gibbons.

The funeral of Charles f. Gibbons,
who rnet his death by drowning. took
place from the late residence, Grand
street, Monday afternoon and was
very largely attended.
The deceased was a member of the
Washington Fire Company. In honor
of his memory some thirty members
OF the company attended the funeral
in a body and contributed a beautiful
floral emblem in the form of pillow
with the design of hook and ladder
wrought upon it, In addition the hose
house will be draped with Grape for
30 days.
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Nj. l.. Shindel. The PAIL bearers
were John Burns, Frederick Gibson,
d. E. Haring. Lewis Wray, John
Freeze and | W. Hartzel, the three
latter representing the Washington
Fire Company. Interment was made
in Fairview cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest
that has taken place IN that part OF
town for long time, the house prov
ing inadequate to hold nearly all of
those assembled. The deceased had
many friends and sincere sorrow over
his sudden and tragic taking off WAS
everywhere manifest. In addition to
the floral pillow from the fire COM
pany there was beautiful tribute in
the form of an anchor from John Glib
bons, brother of the deceased, as well
as other offerings in the form of bou-
quets, etc.
Among those present from ont of
town were the following Mrs. Esther
Ann Eder, mother-in-law of the de
ceased Mr.. and Mrs. George Eder,
Mr.. and Mrs Ezra Fern, Mr.. and Mrs
Augustus Bierworth and daughter Bes
sic, of Scranton Mr.. and Mrs. W. O..
Richart, l.. l.. Riohart, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Geringer, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Geringer. Mrs. Samuel Geringer,
MI Herbert Gerlnger, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Barrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bomboy, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bonn
boy and Mrs. Anna Pegg, of Blooms
burg Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Snyder,
of Sunbury; Mrs. Theodore Lewis,
and Mrs William Snyder, of Shamok
in
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
A Souvenir of Interest.

a large photograph, lSX30 inches, of
the first trolley ear operated on the
Danville and SunhuIy Street Railway
is an attraction in the window of K
j. Evans barber shop in the Brown
building. The big photograph. which
is the property of ". A. Heller, was
enlarged from a photograph taken by
Will q. Brown at the entrance to the
river bridge, whom the first car which
passed over the line reached that point
on July 3rd.
The original picture was "A fine piece
of amateur work, but it was not large
enough to bring out all the details
with full effect The enlarged picture
however, has accomplished all, and
every object and every face seems real
and life like. As a production Of art
it is remarkable in It's way and is a
souvenir whose value will increase as
time wears on.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
WILL TRANSPLANT
ANOTHER TREE

1t seems doubtful whether the efforts
of those who signed the petition last
week supplemented with the communi-
cation from the State Department of
Forestry printed yesterday will be
potent enough to dissuade the County
Commissioners from removing the
trees along West Market street to make
room for the concrete pavement.
The Commissioners are keeping their
own counsel in the matter but things
have advanced far enough to show
that there is no disposition to change
plans. Contractor Evans acting under
instructions has already begun ex.
cavating for the West Market street
pavement. An assault on the trees was
held of as long as possible, but yester-
day the roots of the tree nearest Mill
street, on one side were wholly cut
away by the workmen so that all eff
forts to save the tree from now on will
be futile.
The tree transplanted last week un.
der the supervision of Emanuel Slider
is fresh and vigorous look ing notwith.
standing that the transplanting took
place under the most unfsvorabie con-
ditions. Contrary to expectations the
tree has shown no signs of dropping
and that it will continue to grow and
flourish seems practically assured
fact
Encouraged by their success in the
one instance the County Commission
ers, 1t is said, will transplant one of
the remaining trees, placing 1t at the
lower end of the row on the Court
House lawn where a vacant spot oc-
ours. This will also be done under the
supervision of Emanuel Sidler, who
seems to possess the secret of success
in transplanting trees. In this way
the Commissioners hope to compensate
the removal of the trees on the curb,
providing, with the trees on the op-
posite side of the street, ample shade
on the spot.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Well Known Couple Welded.

Charles Verrill Amerman and Miss
Flora Mettler, of this city, were unit.
ed in matrimOny yesterday. The cere-
mony took place at the home of the
bride, West Market street, at 9 80 a.
m. Rev. l.. d. Ulrich. pastor of Trim
ity Lutheran church, officiating. The
wedding was a very quiet affair, only
immediate relatives heing present
The bride and groom left on the 1919
ID. l.. q W. train for trip to New
York City and other points
The groom Is widely known young
man of the county. He is one of the
younger members ot the Montour coun-
ty bar and is an active and progressive
citizen of tho town. The bride has a
large circle of friends AMI is highly
esteemed throughout the community.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
STATISTICS OF
MUCH INTEREST

| A copy Of the Report of the Secre-
tary of Internal Affairs, Isaac b.
| Brown, for the year ending November
! 30, 1904. has been received at this
office The statistics especially those
which relate to assessments and taxes
are of much public interest. The re-
port for Montour county is as follows :
The total number OF taxables in Mon
tour county is 5,047. The number of
acres of cleared land reported is So.
934. The number Of acres of timber
land is II, 523 The value of all real
estate is IS, 26l, 1925. The value of all
real estate exempt from taxation is
50, 456, 400. The value of all real estate
taxable is 81, 8O4, 925.
The number Of horses, mares, geld
ings and mules over the age of four
years is ,. 1872, and their value is Sis, =
907. The number of neat cattle over
the age of four years is 2, O2G and their
value is $40, 96S
The value of salaries and emolu-
ments of office, posts of profits, pro-
fessions, trades and occupations is
1886, $50 The aggregate value of all
property taxable for county purposes,
at the rate of three mills on the dollar
is s., 1903 The aggregate amount
of county taxes assessed at the rate of
three mills on the dollar is Sl5, ,425. 10.
The amount of money at interest, in
cluding Judgments, bonds, notes, stocks,
etc, is 1864, 1873.
The value of stages, omnibuses,
hacks, cabs, ETC., is 1855. The ag-
gregate value of property taxable for
State purposes at four mills on the
dollar, including money at interest,
stages, omnibuses. hacks. cabs, etc,
is $566, 33S.
The aggregate amount of the State
taxes assessed is 50, 265 IT, The debt
of the county is $l1 200
The amount of taxes collected for
the support of the poor is $40, ,72OO7.
The amount of taxes collected for
schools and for school purposes. not in
cluding any appropriation received
from the State is S22,518.27.
The amount of taxes collected for
the construction and repair of streets,
roads and bridges is $l2. .6570l.
The amount of other taxes collected,
not included in the preceding
classifications. is s32, 979. &c. The total
amount of taxes collected for all pur-
poses under the four preceding class
iications is $7S, ,907.Ol.
The amount of taxes collected ON
personal property is "a, 260. 10. The
amount of taxes collected on occupa-
tions is s.. S64 81. The amount of taxes
collected on licenses of all kinds, in
cluding wholesale and retail liquor
licenses, is So 23987. The amount
of taxes collected on real estate of
railroad corporations is S71.3S. The
amount of taxes collected on the real
estate of corporations other than rail
roads, including limited partnerships,
is S8, OPP. so.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Circular Letter Sent Out

A circular letter announcing the an.
nual reunion of the Regimental As
sociation, 132nd Pennsylvania Vol.
unteers. has been issued and a copy
has been sent to every member
The circular is issued by the Secre-
tary Dan j. Newman of Scranton. In
announcing Danville as the place of
holding the reunion it takes occasion
to state that Danville is the birthplace
OF the present Association. 1t was here
that the first reunion was held seven
teen years ago. There is no doubt but
that the coming event will be the most
interesting ever held by the Associa-
tion. Special rates have been granted
the comrades by the Trunk Line As.
sOciation on all the railroads leading
to Danville. 1t is expected that more
than one hundred survivors will be
present
The reunion will be held on Mon
day, September 18th The survivors
of the regiment in Danville are all
busy preparing for the reunion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Great GrangerS' Picnic.

The 32nd Annual Great Changers
Picnic Exhibition will be held at Will
liams Grove, August 2S TO September
,, 1905 This is undoubtedly the larg-
est and finest display of farming mach
inery held in the east The beauty of
the exhibit is that 50 much of it is
running Saw Mills, Shingle Mills,
Threshing Machines. Traction Engines
and Ensilage Cutters galore are all
shown in operation A splendid Stock
exhibit is promised The auditorium
will be attractive RS usual. During
the day addresses by leading Changers
aud AgriculturtSts. Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings musical and literary
entertainments hv the best Ohautau-
qua talent. Major II. II. Hendershot
and Son the most wonderful drummers
and fifers in the world Everything
first class Tickets good from August
33rd to September 9th, at low rates on
all railroads. Consult your nearest
ticket agent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
PUPIL TEACHERS
ARE ELECTED

At a regular meeting of the School
Board Monday the cost OF tuition III
the High School was fixed at $25 tC
comply with the new law, which pro.
vidos that pupils from districts III
which there are no high school be per
mitted to attend high school in an
other district nearby provided there be
sufficient room for them and that they
pass a satisfactory examination.
The Board did some pretty cluse
| figuring Monday aud it found that
the above amount, $25, which was the
rate charged before the new law was
enacted. barely covers the cost of tui-
tion in the High School; it was. how
ever, decided not to make any change
at this time.
On motion of Mr.. Werkheiser 1t was
ordered that the Board purchase a
Smith Premier typewriter and quaint
ity of supplies for the Commercial De-
partment
On motion of DR. HarpeI Miss Kate
Seesholtz was elected as first pupil
teacher and Miss Helen Tooey as sec
ond pupil teacher for the ensuing
school year
Seventy coupons representing semi
annual interest on $1,000 worth of
bonds were burned in the presence of
the School Board.
Mr. Fischer of the Building and Re-
pair Committee reported that the cal
cimining has been very artistically
done and that all the repairs are well
under way The cleaning of the school
buildings has been begun.
On motion it was ordered that some
spouting needed at the Third Ward
building be supplied.
On motion it was ordered that n
man be employed to take out and re-
place the windows while cleaning is
in progress in the First Ward build
ing.
Mr.. Orth reported that there is a
general deficiency of chairs through
out the school buildings of the Bor-
ough, a good many being in bad repair
and unfit for use. On motion it was
ordered that the Supply Committee be
instructed to take the matter up, pur-
chasing chairs where needed in the
different schools of the Borough
On motion it was ordered that the
Building and Repair Committee have
the furnace i First Ward repair
ed.
Treasurer s. ,.turunted a state
ment of finances to date which showed
a balance on hand of 1922 Sc
The following members we're pres
ent: Adams, Orth. Pursel. HaIing.
Werk heiser Fischer, Trumbower, Har
pei, Heiss and GIone
The following bills were approved
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Social Circles Outing.

The members of the Social Circle of
Trinity NJ. f. Church were driven to
the home of W. ID. Steinbach. Lime
stoneville, Tuesday, where they enjoy
ed their annual outing.
Those present were: Mesdames Koef
or, Belle Lunger, Young, Arthur
Hughes, Yerrick, Bookmiller, Shep-
herd Roderiok. Lloyd, Jesse Lunger,
Hoke, Leah Grove, Henning, Weaver,
Rifle, Amesbury, Cromwell lies, Glib
son, Hale, Clarence Lunger, Aaron
Rock John Hughes, John Lung
or, Misses Martha Gibson, Grace Shep-
herd, Edna hughes. Gladys Hughes,
Eva Kaufman, Anna Goodall, Rachel
Goodall, Thompson and Mrs. Grant
Rockefeller and daughter of Philadel-
phia, Messrs Edward Roderick, Will
lam Lunger. Robert Lunger, Guy Hoke,
Guy Edwards.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
North Wind Dispels Humidity.

Humanity has found relief from the
excessive humidity, which has made
lite burdensome during ten days past.
The shower Tuesday night was follow
ed by north wind, cool and bracing
in its effect, which sent mercury down
ten degrees or more. At a. III. yes
terday the thermometer registered 6S
degrees. 1t was cool to the verge of
discomfort. Vests thrown aside dur
ing the week previous were eagerly
hunted up AMI dOnned At noon the
mercury was two degrees lower than
at sunrise 1t was cloudy during the
greater part of the day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Solicitors are Encouraged.

Hon. James Foster, President of the
Soldiers Monument Committee, yes
terday stated he was much gratified
with the encouragement met with by
the Committee at Large appointed to
solicit for the Soldiers Monument,
Henry A. Kniebler and Frank q.
Schoch. He states. however, that he
had full confidence in the people OF
Montour county and never despaired of
raising the money needed to erect a
monument in memory of the men who
so gallantly offered mp their lives for
their country. He believes that the
money will all be forthcoming in the
form of voluntary offering. All that
is needed is to make a proper canvass.
Mr.. Foster relies upon everyone sub
scribing something. The object is one
which appeals to the heart OF all who
appreciate the blessings OF their Ooun.
y-of this prosperous undivided land
and the Committee takes the view that
no one should refuse a contribution
although in some cases it may bC
small.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
SOjOurning at Hunters Park

Several families Of town are occupy
ing cottages at Hunter Park at pres
ent and are having a very enjoyable
time. Among those who have already
moved out are DIR L. b. Wintersteen
and wife, Sam A. Mccoy and wife,
Captain J. II. Johnson and wife.
Charles Hauver and wife and Mrs.
John Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Hunter
are also living at the park, There il
but one cottage vacant.
The most of the above people have
spent their summers or a portion OF
them, at the park for several year:
past They form congenisl little
community, aud not only find life
among the pine trees pleasant as al
outing, but are much benefited physi
cally by the contact with nature.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
GRAND JURORS.

GRAND JURORS.
Anthony township. Levi Fortner,
George Johnson.
Danville, 1st ward. Thomas A.
Evans, John G. Bryan, W. B. Started
and Jesse Klase.
Danville, 3rd ward John Rich
ards, John w. Sweisfort, John Oruik-
| shank.
Danville, 4th ward. John Steinman,
Thomas Hale, Englebert Albert.
Liberty township. Daniel Hine.
James Foresman, r. O. Auten, Bar
tholomew James, Charles Robbins.
Limestone township. C. d. Lsvan.
Mahoning township. = George w.
Sandel. George f. Deibert, William
Quigg.
Valley township. "A. J. Stinemsn,
Hiram Wertman.
West Hemlock township. Hiram
Oromley.
TRAVERSE JURORS.
Anthony township. Mont Derr, Jo-
seph Kuhns.
Cooper township. Jacob Shultz.
Dsnville. lst ward. Robert g. Mill.
er, Edward German. Paul Andrews,J.
W. Lore, Joseph r. Ulmer, Henry M.
Schoch, William E. Gosh.
Danville, 2nd ward. Franklin Boy
er, Albert Kemmer, Walter Russell
Danville, 3rd ward. William N.
Russell, Jacob Byerly, James Smith,
John Blue, James Ryan, W. Fred ia
cobs, Jacob Fischer. Friedrich Vincent.
Danville, 4th ward. Loyett,
Patrick Scott, Silas Wolverton, Patrick
Redding. Calvin Eggert, Thomas II.
Lee, Benjamin Cook, Millard Cook.
Derry township john A. Kester,
Grant W. Roat, John b. Smith, Elias
Appleman, Charles Beaver, Samuel
Britain.
Limestone township J. White
night
Liberty township. Noah Stump, W.
d. Steinbach, Charles GerinRer.
Mahoning township. William Dyer,
Edward L. White, John Litterer.
Mayberry township-Peter S. Crom-
ley.
Valley township. John Everett, II.
p. Appleman.
Washiugtonville George X. He'd
dens.
West Hemlock township W.
Ande, Albert Hartman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Busy Criminal Court.

Although 1t is over a month off, in
dicstions point to the September term
of Criminal Court in Northumberland
county being a very heavy one.
Forty cases have already been re-
turned, Notwithstanding the fact thst
some of the coal region justices have
not yet been heard from.
Their returns are rarely ever receiv-
cd until about one week before the
opening of the term.
The coming term will open Monday.
September 25. There are thirty odd
old cases OH the list to be disposed of.
and since the Wanzie and Pottero
homicides are to be tried, there is q
busy time ahead for all interested.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Funeral of Mrs. Wright.

The funeral of Mrs. Rebeoca Wright,
whose death occurred Thursday after
her daughter, Mrs b. l.. Diehl. Bloom
road, Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The services were conducted by Rev
O. ID. Lerch assisted by Rev Wagner.
of Buckhorn. The pail bearers were
o scar Vastine. Clarence Phillips, AL
fred Diehl and William Heller. The
remains were inferred in COlumblf
cemetery The funeral was largely
attended,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Mrs. Spare Buried.

The remains of Mrs. James Spare,
whose death occurred at Plymouth
Sunday, were brought to this city on
the l2:44 D. L. q W train yesterday
and inferred in the Odd Fellows
cemetery The deceased was a former
resident of Danville hut left here some
twenty years ago. The body was tax
en- direct to the cemeteTya Clergyman
from Plymouth officiating at the
grave
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
Excursion to EdgewOod Park.

Montour Castle, No. lS6. x. q f.
will celebrate Labor Day by running
an excursion to Edgewood Park, Sha-
mokin. A special train will leave
DanviIle via the = & II. Railway 1t
s O5 a NJ. Returning will leave Sha-
mokin at 6 80 p. III. The Touni trip
fare including the tGoliey tickets will
be one dollar. Every body is cordially
invited. Good music is promised and
dancing will be free