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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
MANY MOvINCS
ON SOUTH SIDE

This changing of residence with the
severance of old ties is pretty sure to
have saddening aspect. but the moving
of Joseph Woodruff, who took up his
home in South Danville yesterday, was
attended with circumstance that as
especially pathetic. l1>s4zfsgE 4}t&-
Mr.. Woodruff removed from near the
Baptist church at Union Corner. His
wife is an invalid, who has been con-
fined to her bed for some years as the
result Of an injury to her spine sus-
! taiued in a driving aocident. The
Woodruff family removed into Arthur
Myerly's residence on Gearhart street.
AS the procession of wagons filed
into town and stopped in front of the
house to be occupied, while the rest
we're heavily loaded with household
goods one-a closed wagon-wss OBJ
served to contain comfortable Ted on
which reolined the form of the afflict-
ed woman.
1t is needless to say that it was the
invalid who received the first atten-
tion. being tenderly carried into her
new home and made comfortable be-
fore any thought was given to the IN.
loading of the household goods and
stores.
There is much moving this spring
about South Danville. Riverside and
the adjacent townships.
Mrs. Sadie strawbridge. who lived
OH one of the Bowden farms, yester day
shipped her goods from South Danville
to Willismsport.
Charles Morrall, tenant on Samuel
Morrall's farm, Kipp's Run. will re-
move to the Mertz farm near North
cumberland. The Morrsll farm will be
tcnanted by family named Auoher,
who come from the vicinity of North.
umberland.
John Reichenbach will remove from
W. H. zimmerman farm, beyond Riv-
erside Heights, to one of Simon P.
Wolverton' s farms near Sunbury. Sim
con Wyant has removed from the Purdy
farm below Kipp's Run to farm near
Sunbury.
Robert Mapstone, South Danville,
will remove to Sunbury yet this week.
Howard Farley has moved from Mrs.
q. 7. Artnes' residence to one side Of
the house owned by Charles Mills on
Avenue e. William Nuss, recent ten
ant there, has removed to the Jerry
Huttenstine residence on o street.
Grant Huber has moved into one
side of William Chapman's house OH
avenue E.
Frank Elmer removes from John
Landau's house to William Metler's
farm in Rush township.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
.RESlNATED
WOOD BLOCKS

Our reporter has CLEANED batch
of valuable information concerning
the paving blocks to be used on the
new river bridge as we'll as concerning
the whole system Of flooring and
strength and capacity of the bridge,
which is bound to prove of interest to
the general reader.
But few people have been permitted
to examine these blocks, although for
several days past shipment has been
ON the siding at South Danville. The
blocks are about the size Of ordinary
bricks-eight inches long. three inches
wide and inches high. They are Of
yellow pine saturated or impregnated
with creosote, a complex mixture OBJ
tained by the distillation Of wood tar.
which is remarkable as a deodorizer
and preservstive and has properties
which render wood treated with it
well-nigh indestructible. In the trade
the bricks are known. as the "Oreo-res-
mated wood block" They will be
laid. not fat, but upon the side, the
grain being vertical. They are noise
less and the blocks are considered the
most durable of any paving material
known and are becoming popular for
use on streets, several thoroughfares Of
New York City being paved with
them.
Each block weighs three and half
pounds. This fact suggested some in
quiries which brought out some amaz-
ing facts. In all l76, 900 blocks will be
required to pave the driveway of the
bridge. representing an aggregate
weight of over 300 tons. The concrete
and sand forming the substructure of
the flooring is estimated at 800 tons
giving a total weight of 900 tons in.
dependent of the iron buckle plates
upon which the flooring rests.
The carrying capacity of the bridge
distributed over the entire floor sur
face is 1000 tons or the weight of a
train of cars. The carrying strength
is 5000 pounds to the lineal foot. To
be more explicit the floor has been
proportioned to carry concentrated
load of % tons, covering a floor area
46 feet long by feet wide.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Friendship Boys Subscription.

The solicitors for the Soldiers Monu-
ment fund canvassing the different
wards Of the Borough are meeting with
considerable encouragement. Hon.
James Foster, Chairman of the Monu-
ment Committee, in an interview yes
terday stated that the work has at last
reached stage when the results seem
to justify sanguine expectations. For
awhile, it was true, things went slow
ly. 1t seemed to be difficult for the
Soliciting Committee to get down to
work, but now iu two of the wards, a
great deal of the territory is covered.
In the remaining wards less has been
accomplished, but the solicitors will
be rightly down to work in day or
so.
While no doubt few persons of
Gently toward the monument, yet it is
a fact generally recognized that the
bulk of the money will have to be rails
ed by popular subscription. which is
just and proper, as it is only by re-
fiecting personal sacrifice in this way
that the memorial when completed
will stand in its broadcast sense as a
tribute from the people.
The Committee takes the view that
there are but few persons who can not
afford to contribute something. And
If the contribution be forthcoming
great or small, according to the means
of the giver, the whole problem will
be solved with very little delay or
trouble. The suggestion is made that
every household, which feels friendly
to the monument enterprise, talk the
matter over and decide definitely up
Oh some sum to subscribe. In this way
the work of soliciting will be much
facilitated. All those not yet visited
may rely upon it that they will be
called upon IN the very near future.
The Friendship Fire Com pany has
done a very graceful thing by making
a contribution in addition to what
sums may be subscribed by individual
members. The Committee as body
subscribed twenty-five dollars to con-
stitute an offering made in honor of
the soldiers living or dead who are
now or have been members of said fire
company.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Attractive Home Wedding.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. william
Roth, Bloom street, was the scene OF q
pretty wedding Tuesday evening,
which was attended by large number
Of guests. The bride was Miss Susie
Diehl. of Exchange, and William Nj.
Diehl, Of this city. was the groom.
The wedding ceremony, beautiful in
its simplicity, was performed by Rev.
John Mortimer, of Williamsport,u uncle
of the groom. Tho Roth home was
artistioally decorated for the occa'io n
with potted plants and cut flowers.
The bride wore an attractive gown OF
pale blue silk and carried bouquet of
roses. Miss Sophie Bartlow, of Ex-
change, was the maid Of honor. She
wore white null and carried pink car
nations. Edward Diehl, Of Exchange.
brother Of the bride, acted as best
man. Miss Pearl Fenstermacher play
ed the wedding march.
After the ceremony an elaborate
supper was served. The bride was tn
recipient of many beautiful and costly
presents.
Those present were: Rev. and Mrs.
John Mortimer, of Williamsport; Rev.
and Mrs. George Limbert and son
Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, Mr.
and Mrs. William Roth and daughters
Olive and Julia. Mr.. aud Mrs. Jackson
Good. MIR. aud Mrs. Williams. Mary
and daughter Grace, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Shultz aud daughters E Ina and
Alta, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whapham.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Madden, ,daugh-
ter Olive aud son Marvin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Krum, Mesdames Joseph
Diehl, Hannah Roth, Thorn IS Cole, A
G. Harris. Misse, Blanche and Crrie
Diehl of Exchange, Evelyn Meyer,
Pearl Fenstermscher, Kate Stronse.
Jennie Strouse. Florence jenkins, A II ce
Fisher, Messrs. Jacob Johnson. .Syl, eat
or Dougherty. Lafayette Foust aud Ira
Churm.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
ESTABLISHING A
GAUGlNC STATION

Johu O. Hoyt and II. D. Comstook,
two representatives of the U. s. Geo
logical Survey, we're in this city yes
terday establishing gauging station.
These stations are established at
long intervals along the Susquehanna
system. There is one at Bin Rhamton,
another at Wilkesbsrre and still anoth-
er at Danville. On the West Branch
the only gauging station is at Will
Transport. On the main stream there
is station at Harrisburg. The object
is to obtain data concerning the vol
ume and the variation of the current
and velocity, which are embraced in
the annual report of the U. 8. Geo.
logical Survey. The Information thus
impaired is of especial interest to the
general public in these days when
every stream is being considered in
connection with its value rs posi-
BILE water power.
By means of a current meter sunk
in the river the government represent
atives yesterday determined the veloc-
ity of the stream at the present stage.
The experiment is repeated at different
times during a given period to deter
mine the velocity of the river at var
ious heights. The discharge of the
stream as based upon its velocity and
is easily estimated for the different
seasons of the year.
Under the direction of Messrs. Hoyt
and Oomstock trough-like contriv-
ance secured By lock and key has been
installed along the upper sidewalk be.
tween the shore and first pier from
which is lowered a plumb line to get
the exact height of water, which is
taken every day and recorded, being
turned in to the U. s. Geological Sur
vey at regular intervals.
Edward +. Boil. engineer at the
Water Works, is the local representa-
tive of the Geological Survey. who
has charge of the gauging station. He
was in charge of the station here be-
fore the bridge went away and carried
out instructions very faithfully, TAX
ing the height Of the river daily.
When the bridge was carried away the
apparatus, which was attached to the
lower sidewalk, was destroyed, SO that
the records during the past year are
necessarily incomplete.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
FUNERAL OP
4. B. GASKINS

Harvey B. Gaskins, whose sudden
death occurred on Thursday, was CON-
signed to the grave Sunday alter
noou.
TIL, funeral was held from the First
Baptist church at O'Clock Sunday
afternoon and was largely attended.
The deceased was veteran OF the
Civil War and was Senior Vice Com :
mAnder of Goodrich Post. No. ~. @.
A. r. He was therefore laid away
with all the respect and honor due one
Of our nations soldiers, a number Of
the comrades of Goodrich Post follow
ing him to the grave. Among the
floral offerings was beautiful pillow,
the usual tribute from the Post be-
slowed upon every deceased member
in good standing.
The following comrades acted as pail
bearers: George Riley, Wesley De-
Shay, Robert Miller. Samuel Lunger.
Clarence Price and George W. jack
son. The services were conducted by
Rev. John Sherman.
Among those who attended the OBJ
sequies from oot Of town we're:
Miss Hattie Gask ins and Miss Lavina
Kane, of Scranton; Isaiah Gaskins and
wife, Howard Hixson aud wife. Grier
Hixson and wife, Lizzie Hixson, Will
iamIHixson aud wife and Sadie Hix-
SON of Berwick William Gaskins and
wife, Benjamin and Frank Gaskins OF
Sunbury; Mrs. Ellen Purcell, Orange
Vile, Charles mummey. Clarence
Meixell and wife and Mrs. Clarence
Sears. of Milton; John Watson, OF
Chester; James Gaskins and James
Mummey, of Shamokin.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
RURAL SCHOOLS
GRANT DIPLOMA

County Superintendent @. w. Derr
this spring will inaugurate quite de-
parture in the rural schools, which in.
wolves an examination at the end of
the term aud the granting OF diplomas
to those who pass successfully.
Since he has been County Superin-
tendent Mr.. Derr has been striving to
make the course of study in the rural
schools as nearly uniform as possible,
although he does not believe in carry
ing uniformity to an extreme which
would destroy individuality in the
teacher, which he recognizes as con-
dition only under which the best re-
suits are attained in the school room.
In order to attain to something like
uniformity the Illinois Course Of
Study, the same as is taken for a
guide in Columbia and Northumber-
land counties. as far as practicable is
being applied in the schools of Mon-
tour County.
Mr.. Derr believes that nothing will
hold the schools down to this idea OF
uniformity so effectually as an annual
examination to take place at the end
of the term in which uniform ques-
tions are employed. In addition, by
granting diplomas to those who at
tain a q editable average he hopes to
place before the pupils an incentive
tlat ;noito fhop, RI n can't etudv
and influence them to remain in school
until the completion of the course.
The diplomas will be of the kind de-
signed expressly for the rural schools
and will bear the signatures of the
County Superintendent and the pu-
pills teacher
The annual examinatiou-the first Of
the kind ever held in the rural schools
of Montour County-will be held ON
next Saturday morning, April 1st. The
pupils examined will embrace the A
each township all the pupils to be ex-
amined will assemble in one of the
school houses of the district, designat-
ed in the list below, where the exami-
nation will be conducted by two teach
ers selected by the Superintendent
from the corps of that township. The
uniform questions, selected by the
County Superintendent, will be sent to
the examiners by mail and aie not to
be opened until the examination takes
place. The following shows where the
examinations will be held and by
whom conducted:
Anthony township-Cross Roads,
Miss Mohr aud Mr.. Smith, examiners.
Cooper township = Valley School.
Guy Mowery. examiner.
Limestone township - California.
Mr.. Schnure and Mr.. Hartman, ex-
aminers.
Derry MISUNDERSTANDING Ridge,
Miss Munro and Miss Love. examiners.
Liberty township-Oak Grove, Miss
Robinson and Mr.. Taylor, examiners.
Valley township-Sidler's School,
Miss McNinch and Mr.. Mack, examin
ers.
Mahoning township - Mechanics
vile, Miss Blizzard and Mr. krum,
examiners.
Mayberry township Hall School,
Miss Robbins, examiner.
West Hemlock-Styer's School, Mr..
Styer, examiner.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Change of Schedule.

The Danville and Bloomsbury Eleo-
trio Railway has temporarily changed
its schedule. The time between Dan
Vile aud Bloomsbury is now one hour
instead of forty minutes.
The cars now leave on the hour. 1t
must be remem bered that oars leavin g
Danville on the even hours only
Connect with cars leaving Bloomsbury
for Berwick on odd hours.
The temporary change is made on
account of the condition of the track
incidental to spring weather. AS soon
as the track is put into perfect repair
for the summer the cars will return
to ths former schedule.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Returned to Old Stand.

b. F. Kelley of Northumberland
street, has taken charge of the black
smithing department of the Salmon
Carriage and Wagon Works, BOG and
808 Church street. Mr.. Kelly had
charge of this stand some years ago
and he hopes to meet all his old pa
irons. He is prepared to do horse shoe
ing and all kinds of wagon and gener.
al black smithing.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Eagles to Have Attractive Home.

The local aerie of the Fraternal Or
der of Eagles will, from the first OF
April, occupy the rooms in the SEQ
ond story of the Opera House block
recently vacated by the Penn Social
club.
The most phenomenal success has
attended the local chapter since its in
stitution in this city on the 29th of Au-
gust last. There were initiated at that
time 33 members. The membership
has since steadily grown until now
there are l2l names on the roll. The
organization which is both social and
beneficial is in excellent condition
financially.
The members are planning a number
of delightful social events for the COM
ing summer season.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Death of rIrs. John DeLong.

Mrs. Amelia DeLong, widow of the
late John DeLong, died last evening
at 8 80 O'Clock at the home of Mrs.
Mary A. johnson, Church street.
Mrs. DeLong was 81 years Of age
last September. For q number Of years
her health has been failing, and for
two years she has been confined to her
bed. The deceased was one of the old
est members of Trinity Lutheran
church, and always took an active part
in church work. Due notice Of funeral
will be given.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

June FIRST FOR
COMMENCEMENT

The dates of the Baccalaureate SER
mon and High School Commencement
were settled by action Of the School
Board Monday night.
On motion of Mr.. Adams it was Or
dered that Rev. Dr. NJ. L. Shindel be
invited to preach the bacoalaureate SER
mon in the Pine Street Lutheran church
on the evening of Sunday, May 2Sth.
On molten it was decided that the
evening of Thursday. June 1st, be set
apart for Commencement exercises.
which ale to be held in the Opera
House. It was decided on motion that
DR.. Hsrpel, President of the Board,
present the diplomas to the graduating
class and that he make the rresenta-
tion speech.
On motion of Mr.. Fischer it was de.
cided that the graduating class be Civ
en- full financial management of
affairs relating to Commencement. On
motion it was also decided that the
School Board as last year, donate the
sum of ten dollars to the graduating
class to assist in defraying the expense
of getting out invitations.
Borough Superintendent Gordy sug-
gested that the High School Commit
tee be empowered to settle all disput-
ed questions which may arise relating
| to Commencement. 1t was the sense
of the Board that the Superintendent s
recommendation was good one and
on motion it was adopted.
A shortage of coal was reported in
the First and Third Ward school build
ings of the Borough. On motion of
Mr.. Greene it was ordered that the
excess Of coal in the Second Ward cell
lar be distributed in the other wards
as needed. On motion the Friendship
Fire Company was awarded the haul
| ing.
The time -honored rule forbidding
pupils to appear upon the school
ground until 8 80 in the morning and
O'Clock in the afternoon was uncer
enormously knocked out last evening.
The above restriction OH pupils have
been very unpopular with the School
Boards of recent years. The rule. what
ever objections there may be to it, was
| adopted to remedy conditions which
at one time were considered we'll
| nigh intolerable. 1t has been in force
quite 20 years.
Whether the rule should be resoind-
ed or not has been a mooted question
with the present School Board for
nearly two years past. Last night Mr..
Pursel brought the question to an is
sue by moving that the pupils be per-
mitted to assemble on the school
grounds at 8 a. m. and that they be
given the freedom of the school grounds
during the whole noon lntermissiou.
The Board seemed to be in mood
to act and without dissenting voice
it rescinded the old rule and adopted
the new one.
The following members were present
Monday night: Harpel, Orth, Greene,
Burns, PIrsel, Werkheiser, VonBlohn,
Fischer, Adams, Jacobs, Trumbower
and Haring.
The following bills were approved
for payment:
nd Tan 9trH1 M
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

You can't live but once ON this earth.
What is the use of living IL you deny
yourself every innocent amusement.
BY SO doing You are old before your
time. Take a night off and see the Sun
Minstrels which will appear in this
city tonight.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
Entertained Friends.

Mr and Mrs. O. H. Rishel enter
tanned few friends at their home,
Sunnyside Home, Cooper township.
on Friday. Those present we're: Mr..
and Mrs. George Leighow, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Jacob Shultz, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
L. Diehl. Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Phil
ips. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles AFTER and
daughter Bertha, Mrs. John Miller,
Mrs. Marie Knorr, Edward Wertman
and Master Oliver Angle.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

Ida, the wife of Silas W. Wolverton.
curner of Nicholas Avenue aud Short
street, departed this life yesterday af
ter ten days illness of pneumonia.
The deceased was forty-ssven years OF
age and Is survived by her husband
and one son, Boyl R. Wolverton. The
funeral will be held at p. IN. Satur.
day. Interment in Odd Fellows oeme-
terry.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

The wooden awning in front of the
Lew Woods building which will be oc :
cupied by Fallon Bros. in short time
10 being torn down and will be replac-
cd by o canvas awning of modern sty lie.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

Don't discard your heavy under
wear. Spring is fiokle.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

The several shade trees OH Mill street
removed last fall when street paving
was insugurated to the eye are not
only conspicuous by their absence but
their refreshing shade is much missed.
It was not until the sun began to get
his work in yesterday that people. 40.
oustomed to the trees, fully realized
what they had lost. However, the
street is much improved BY the remov.
al Of the trees, and even those form.
erly benefited are not disposed to
complain.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

One can sniff base ball in the air
now.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31
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sfReports are that the Southern straw.
berry crop will be a record breaker
this Spring, and that shipments will
begin in some quantity in about four
weeks.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

Messrs. ,Pettijohh and Amerman are
still hammering away at the rural
telephone propositions. The farmers
seem to fully realize that it all de-
pends upon their attitude toward the
enterprise whether or not any of the
proposed lines shall be established
very soon. One of the promoters yes.
teruay asserted that with proper en-
coursgement one of the lines might be
got in working: order inside Of sixty
days.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-03-31

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-06
Congratulations From Japan.
PROUD OF ITS RECORD.
Pennsylvania Officers Compliment Ma
tional Guard of That State.

Several of the officers of the Pennsylvania
National Guard brigade that participated in
the Inauguration parade expressed them
selves this morning as proud of the SOL
dierly manner in which their men con-
Quoted themselves during the recent cere-
monies. He declared that the conduct of
the Pennsylvanians Saturday and yester-
day would compare favorably with that of
the troops from any other state.
you know said one of the keystone
state officers, "our national guardsmen
had come to be looked upon by the citizens
of Washington as bugaboos, outlaws and
desperadOS This estimate of our soldiers
was not without cause, for l acknowledge
that some of the men on former inaugural
occasions acted more like wild men than
they did like sane ones.
This time it was our endeaVor to wipe
out that stigma on the fair name of the
Pennsylvania soldiery, assd we believe we
have done so, in great measure, at least.
Before leaving the state for Washington
it is understood the Pennsylvania troops
were drawn up in line and informed in
plain language that any excuses committed
by them in this city would be met with the
most severe punishment They were also
notified that they might regard themselves
as attending one of the state encampments
and that the same ron-clad rules that are
enforced at the encampments would be
enforced in Washington. The officers here
have been consulting with local policemen
today as to the behaviour Of the state
troops and they have been uniformly in
formed that their conduct was very good
indeed, it is stated.