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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
THE
JURY WHEEL

The Jury Commissioners OF Montour
County-Curtis Cook of this city and
W. b. Moore of West Hemlock town
ship-Tuesdav completed the task of
filling the jury wheel for the year
1906
Few persons have a correct idea of the
modus Operandi, and of the amount of
work involved i'll the above operation.
Pursuant to order of Court the Jury
Commissioners have selected three
hundred names for 1906 as against four
hundred for 1905 The term of court,
which will meet in January is the
term which under the old order con
vened in December. The change was
only ordered last month and the jur
ors who will serve are those drawn
ont of the 1905 wheel.
The number of names selected from
each district bears the same relation
to its whole number of voters as the
three hundred names to be drawn sus-
tains TO the whole number of persons
in the county that may be called upon
for jury duty. In some districts the
number of names selected of necessity
becomes very small.
In selecting these names the jury
Commissioners have a fine opportunity
to serve the county by exercising care
and discrimination, to the end that
none but names Of the best qualified
men are put into the wheel. The very
aged, the deaf, or men physically un-
able to stand the strain of jury service
should not be among those placed in
the wheel, as such at the last moment
would have to be excused by the court.
which likely as not would lead to en-
circumstances. To the above
might be added the headstrOng man,
the man known to be blindly prejudic-
ed and the one whose moral percep-
tions are dulled, all of whom our pres
ent jury Commissioners declare they
have no use for.
The Jury Commissioners find moth
ing in the mere list of voters that con
veys any idea Of the mans fitness for
jury duty lit is only by being thorough
ly acquainted throughout the county
that they are enabled to steer clear OF
material and make the
best selection.
So much for theory. 1t would be too
much to say that mistakes are not Of
ten made. Neither does it follow that
men whose names are not put i'll the
wheel are undesirable as jurors, as the
fact must be borne in mind that only
a limited number are needed i'll each
district.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
DAVID F0UST
BADLY INJURED

David Foust. the well known farmer
of Limestone township, while engag-
ed in shelling corn Tuesday. fell a
victim to a most unusual accident.
One of his fingers was caught i'll the
cog wheels, a portion of it was sever
ed from the hand and along with it a
tendon nearly eighteen inches i'll length
was pulled out of his arm.
Mr.. Foust is the owner of an i'm
proved corn sheller, which is operated
by traction engine. He does work
for his neighbors, passing from farm
to farm with his engine and corn she'll
er. as his services may be required.
Yesterday he was engaged in shelling
corn on the Lobach farm near Lime
stonevillle.
Mr.. Foust is unable to explain how
the accident happened He was feel
ing indisposed and he is inclined TO
believe that he fell forward onto the
corn sheller. At all events the index
finger of his right hand was caught in
the cogs, which cut through the thick
glove that he wore, mangled the fling
er and completely severed it at the
first joint, at the same time tearing the
tendon loose, which has its origin near
the elbow and pulling it out of the
arm. 1t was a most shocking injury
Mr.. Foust nearly collapsed under the
shock. while those assisting him were
nearly overcome by the sickening
spectacle.
The injured man was taken to his
home and Dr. Snyder Of Washington
vile was summoned. The latter upon
ascertaining the serious nature of the
injury sent for DR.. Patten of this city
to assist him.
DR.. Patten left town shortly after
noon and returned about 4 O'Clock.
During an interview last evening he
stated that the injury is one of the
most remarkable he ever heard of and
he has no doubt that the case is with
out a parallel in the experience of
most other physicians.
Assisted by DR.. Snyder, Dr. Patten
Tuesday afternoon amputated the
finger midway between the first and
second joints. As to just what the ef-
feet will be DIR. Patton would venture
no positive opinion. That the stump
of the index finger will be stiff is al
together probable. \ more grave doubt
exists as TO whether or not cOmpliCa-
tions may not arise affecting the health
of the right arm The physicians took
every precaution TO prevent infection,
but all is doubt as TO whether or not
the antiseptic applied will be potent
enough to prevent putrefaction, which
might originate and spread through
the long duct in the arm which now
exists where the ruptured tendon lay.
The physicians are hoping for the
best Meanwhile Mr.. FOuSt endures
the most eXcruciating pain, not only
where the finger was amputated but
all along the arm from the elbow
down
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Work Stops on Berwick Bridge.

Next week all work on the Berwick
river bridge will come to an end for
the rest of the winter, and it may be
three months or more before opera
tions are again resumed.
Contractor Stebbins, who has in
charge the erection of the bridge, says
that by the end of next week work on
the Berwick abutment of the bridge
will be completed, and that everything
else will have to be held over until
Spring.
Two piers are yet to be built i'll the
river before the erection of the super
structure can be started, but the win
ter weather, and the uncertain condi-
ton of the river at this season are
both detrimental to advantageous
work.
The stream is constantly rising and
falling, floating ice is often abundant,
and the river is liable to freeze up al
most any time-all of which makes
satisfactory progress impossible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Architect Will be Present.

Philip II. Johnson, the architect, who
has charge of the new work at the
Hospital for the Insane at this place,
having returned from his southern trip
will be at Danville today on business
connected with the Hospital There
will be meeting of the Board of
Trustees at the Institution today and
Mr.. Johnson will be present.
Just what may take place at the
meeting is not exactly known. Ac-
cording to the report given out at the
last meeting on November 10, the plans
of the Heat, Light and Power plant,
did not fully meet the approval of the
Trustees. On that occasion the pro-
posals We're TO be opened. There were
a large number of these on hand, ac-
companied by men representing the
firms bidding. 1t was decided finally,
however, not to open the bids, the
trustees later explaining that they de-
sired to add a few things omitted i'll
the specifications and to re-arrange the
location of some of the appurtenances.
Their plan was after changing the
specifications to readvertise for bids.
Ninety-one thousand dollars is avail
able for Heat, Light and Power plant.
Philip H. Johnson was architect for
Hospital work in Philadelphia. He is
"A much talked-of man at present and
no little interest attaches to his visit
to this city today. None of the trus-
tees believe that affairs will assume
such shape as to permit work on the
new buildings to proceed this winter,
evenlif proposals should be readvertis-
cd for and contract awarded
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Celebrated Golden Wedding.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
X. Pursel, Mill and Center streets, was
the scene Of very happy golden we'd
ding last evening, in which the couple
who had travelled together half a cen
tury as husband and wife were Mr.
and Mrs. John f. Pursel The affair
was in the nature of "A surprise, gotten
up by Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin K Purscl.
son and daughterinla law of the vener-
able couple honored by the event.
Mr. and Mrs John f. Pursel were
for many years residents of Blooms
burg. As advanced age crept on they
came down to Danville TO Srand their
declining years at the home of their
son. The golden wedding brought to-
gether a large number Of friends rep
resenting Danville and Bloomsbury. A
delicious dinner was served and the
evening on the whole was one whose
memories Will Iinger throughout the
rest of life
Among the guests We're the follow
ing Rev. and Mrs Reimensnydcr, of
Milton Rev. L. d. Ulrich and Rev.
G. d. Lerch, of Danville; Miss Anna
Mace, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Pursel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Pursel, Mrs. Susan Kuhn, Of Blooms
burg Mrs W. Fl. Kahler. Of Williams
port Mr. and Mrs. ID. G. Jones, Mr.
and Mrs. l. r Patton, Mrs. d. \.
Montgomery, Miss Edna PurSel and
Miss Matte Pursel, of Danville.
If you make others happy on Christ
mas you IL be happy yourself,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Alarm of Fire on Saturday.

While three little children i'll the
Second Ward during the temporary
absence of their mother Saturday af
ternoon were home alone the house
took fire. The little ones raised big
outcry, which brought help in the nick
of time to prevent a bad fire.
The blaze occurred III a small house
occupied by Mrs. Leidy and owned by
w. \. Shepperson abutting on the al
ley between East Front and East
Market streets. The house is directly
opposite Mr.. Shepperson' large ice
house and is in the midst of a number
of infammable wooden buildings.
On Saturday afternoon about , 30
o'clock Mrs Leidy's children We're in
the house alone. What occurred among
the little folks is not exactly known,
but in same way a fire started in the
building, which soon took a firm hold
of the woodwork and threatened to de-
stroy the house.
The outcry was fortunately heard by
Mr.. Shepperson who happened to be
near the rear of his lot on the opposite
side of the alley. Selling bucketful
of water he ran to the rescue of the
children. The blaze had entered a
cupboard and was making rapid head
way
The fire was soon extinguished
but had not help been promptly on
hand there is no telling what the re-
suit might have been.
The bell of the Washington Hose
Company was rung and that company
responded but by the time they. reach
ed the house the fire was extinguished.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

PARAGRAPHS

Miss Margaret Ware, of InwOod San
itarium. West Conshohocken, is visit
inglat the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Charles Ware, Bloom street.
Mrs. W. f. Boyer, of Philadelphia,
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Shannon, River
side
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Pope and
daughter Hilda, of Bristol, spent Sun
day at the home of Daniel Mottem,
East Market street.
Miss Mary Cornwall, of Sunbury,
spent Sunday with friends in this
city.
Mrs. Spencer Springer and her sis
ter, Miss Freda Cook, arrived in this
city last evening from Georgetown,
Delaware, for visit with their aunt,
Mrs. John Scchler, Ferry street.
Miss Edna Campbell, of Fort Wayne,
Ind, who has been the guest of her
cousin, Miss Desda Campbell of this
city, left yesterday for a short visit
with friends in Shamokin.
c. D. Garrison, of Grovania, was II
visitor in this city last evening.
Carlton McHenry, student at Laf-
ayette College, Easton, arrived i'll this
city last evening to spend the Christ
mas vacation with his mother, Mrs
Emma McHenry, Center street
Miss Blanche Sechler and Miss Cath
crime Nastine, students at Bucknell, re-
turned home last evening to spend
Christmas with their parents.
a. Z. Depoe, of Limestone town
ship, was visitor in this city yester
day.
c. n. Steiner, of Schuyler, spent
yesterday in this city.
L. Martin, of Turbotville, made
business trip to this city yesterday.
c. 5. Robbins, of Pottsgrove, called
on friends in this city yesterday.
William Billmeyer, of Liberty
township, was a visitor in this city
Yesterday.
George W. Tyson, proprietor OF the
White Inn, Allentown, is spending
few days with his friend DR.. J. J.
Kline, this city.
Miss Stella Doster returned home
from Bucknell University last evening
to spend Christmas with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Doster, Jr.
Miss Carrie Klase and Miss Margaret
Aten have accompanied the teachers
excursion to Washington, winch left
Bloomsbury Monday morning.
W NJ. James, of Turbotville, spent
yesterday in this city.
Miss Lizzie Cooper, of Kingston, is
visiting at the home of Seth Lormer,
Pine and Walnut streets.
William Williams will leave today
for his home in Williamsport, after
visit with friends in this city.
William f. Boyer, of Liberty town
ship, made business trip to this city
yesterday.
G. Mincemoyer, of Washingtonville,
was a visitor in this city yesterday.
Stephen E. tGray, of Schuyler, was
"A visitor in this city yesterday.
Mrs. J. B. Freas, of Orangeville, is
the guest of friends in this citv
Miss Doris A. White, who has made
her home i'll this city for the past year
returned last evening to Endeavor, Pa.
w II. Taylor, of Liberty township,
was a visitor in this city yesterday.
j. y. Smithers, of Washingtonville,
spent yesterday III this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Excursion Struck Cold Wave.

With the mercury in the thermOm-
etsr flirting with the degrees common
TO early Fall, with the weather condi-
tions such as to neceSsitate street Sprink
ling, and to make even light Overcoats
a burden, a big delegation of Blooms
burg and Danville citizens left last
Monday morning on the Normal eX-
cursion to Washington. That after
noon they arrived at the National Cap
ital, to find that city, to their great
amazement, wrapped in the hoary arms
of winter The streets, plazas, and
other open spaces with which that
place abounds, were covered with sew
eral inches of snow and sleet. The
difference in the weather there aud at
home was most striking and is only
intensified by the difference in lati-
tude.
When the season is considerations
DAYS before Christmas-the weather is
most remarkable, and can hardly be
complained of even by those who dis
like a "Green Christmas -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
MAY LEASE
PAULES GROVE

There is a rumOr abroad, which seems
pretty well substantiated, to the effect
that the Danyille and Bloomsbury
Street Railway Company is negotiat-
ing for the leasing of DR.. Paules'
grove some two and a half miles east
of town, at which it is proposed to es-
tablish finely equipped pleasure re
sort
Paules' Woods seems to possess an
irresistible charm and people of Dan
Vile and Bloomsbury III summer in
stinctiyely turn to its inviting shade.
Already last summer when the woods
were distinctively private property
there was scarcely a trip made that
the cars did not stop to let people off
who wished to picnic i'll the woods.
With such accommodations as the troll
ley company would install the success
of the place would be assured.
1t is well known that the officers of
the trolley company came up from
Pottsville some time ago and looked
carefully over the ground; also that
they were well pleased with the spot
1t is stated that an agreement has been
practically reached between the part
les, although the papers have not yet
been executed.
Should the trolley people lease the
woods, as seems likely, it NAV be as
sumed that there will be no half way
work in the matter. An elaborate svs-
TEN of buildings, will be erected, in
Guiding one of the finest pavilions in
this section, while all the manifold at
fractions that go to make up a success
full pleasure resort, will be installed
in the grove.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
BURGLAR SHOOTS
THROUGH WINDOW

The farm owned by George Edmond.
son and tenanted by Albert Shook about
three miles east of Danville along the
+. d X. Railway Yesterday morning
was twice visited by burglars. On each
occasion the robbers were discovered
by the tenant and driven off, quite
number OF pistol shots being exchang-
ed between the parties.
What adds to the boldness and au-
dacity Of the attempt is the fact that
the EdmOndson farm was visited by
burglars-pre.u aably the same parties
less than two weeks ago.
They might have escaped with
considerable quantity of booty yester-
day morning had it not been that Mr..
Shook was suffering from an injury to
his arm and could not sleep soundly.
About one O'Clock he was aroused by
the sound of a stone falling into the
cellar. Remembering the former visit
OF burglars he called his son, Charles
Shook, who is employed in this city
but who on account of his fathers in
jury, was spending the night at home
The two men got up to investigate
and while walking around the house.
came upon the burglars as they were
about leaving the cellar with a we'll
filled bag containing a quantity of
canned fruit and other goods. The men
were defiant and were loath to leave
without their booty. Mr. Shook was
armed with a pistol, which snapped
several times before it went off, while
the burglars opened fire on the father
and son, the bullets fortunately flying
wide of the mark.
The burglars finally left empty hand
ed, when it was found that they had
broken through the outside cellar door
tearing away a portion of the masonry
1t was the falling Of one of the stones
loosened when entrance was effected
that aroused the farmer. 1t is believ-
ed that the burglars did the most of
their work while freight trains were
passing, which undoubtedly drowned
the noise
The most audacious part of the story
remains to be told In about a half an
hour after the farmer and his son had
unpacked the bag of stolen goods and
restored order as far as possible the
two burglars returned The farmer
and his son then We're i'll one of the
rooms of the first floor. The first in
timation they had that the burglars
had come back was hearing the report
of a pistol outside and at the same mo-
ment the crash of broken glass and the
whizzing sound Of bullet, which came
in through the window.
BY this time Mr.. Shook had his pis-
tol in better trim and he unceremon-
iouSly opened fire on the men, who
could be seen retreating. To say that
Mr. Shook and his family are alarmed
is putting it mildly. They are able to
partially describe the burglars, one be-
ing tall, slim man wearing a brown
overcoat. The other was smaller
man.
About two weeks ago when the first
attempt was made to rob the Shook
family, the house on the Hyde farm at
Edgemont was burglarized and large
quantity of butter and other articles
were stolen from the cellar
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Operations Discontinued.

A r. Freeman, of Erie, a represen-
tative of the Maryland Construction
Company, took his departure from
this city Yesterday. All operations
have now ceased on the State highway
between the Borough and the Valley
township line, as well as on the sec
ton beyond ending at the Mausdale
hotel, which latter section is in the
hands Of Fiss & Hartman.
Mr. Freeman was at work on the
Maryland Construction Company's
contract for some weeks. But little
more was accomplished, however, than
work that pertained to drainage, which
together with some improvements
made on the State highway under Mr..
Atkinson last spring, leaves the road
in fairly good shape to weather the
winter. Probably nowhere in the State
is there a highway that forms a better
criterion to show whether the State ;
present approved method of road build
ing is in all cases efficacious than the
stretch Of road between Danville and
Mausdale. Aside from the heavy traffic
TO which it is at all times subjected
winter springs regularly make their
appearance under the road bed, with
the result that from time immemorial
the highway every spring has been a
slough of mud, cut up into deep ruts
and ploughed over and over by the
wheels. Whether the drainage will
prove of the right sort and the road
bed in its unfinished state, heavy
enough to hold its own remains to be
seen. 1t would be better for all parties
if the road could have received its ad-
ditional course or crown and been
fully completed before winter
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Entertained Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mong entertain
ed number of friends at their home,
Upper Mulberry street, Tuesday even
ing Music and games occupied the
evening. Refreshments were served.
Those present We're: Misses Flora
KaShner, Eva Manning, Anna Man
ming, Vcrnie Morrison, Dora Morri-
~oa. Florence Blecher, Florence Hart
lime, Mary Kashner, Maggie Kashner,
Viola Fern, Annie Kashner, Messrs.
FranI, Kashuer, Norman Krumm, JAS
per Stettlor, Frank Hartline, William
Lpckhoof, Hurley Cotner, Clarence
Comcr, John Dell, Walter Dell, Stuart
Mr.. and Mrs John Kashner.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Officers Elected.

Danville Lodge No. 224, F. & A. M,
Tuesday night elected the following
officers to serve for the ensuing year 4:
Worshipful Master, E. d. Pentz; Sen
ior Warden, DR.. c. Shultz; Junior
Warden. William V. Oglesby; Secre-
tary, Robert J. Pegg Treasurer, John
c. Patterson; Trustees, Amos Vastine,
w. H. zimmerman and Hugh Pursel-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
CONDENSED NEWS.
The shortest day.
Winter begins today.
Old Kris is loading up.


Winter begins today.
Old Kris is loading up.
Boys and girls are waiting patiently
for the holiday vacation. They see lots
of fun ahead.
1t is altogether likely that since the
breaking up of the trust that Danville
will be favored next summer by the
appearance Of some of the large cir
cuses
The Christmas tree industry contrib
utes largely 10 the injury of the for
ests, but we must have the greens.
WANTED. BY Chicago whole sale
and mai order house. assistant man
ager (man or woman for this county
aud adjoining territory. Salary $50 and
expenses paid weekly expense MOI ee
advanced. Work pleasant; position
permanent. No investment or expert
ence required. Write AT orce for full
particulars aud enclose self-addressed
envelope. Cooper g. Co., 1872 Lake
Street. Chicago, Ill.
Don't forget the unfortunates on
Christmas
The Williamsport hotels and saloons
have decided to close their bars on
Christmas and give their bartenders
and employees an opportunity to enjoy
Christmas.
Will your Christmas turkey be
chicken?
If you have children, give them
Christmas tree.
The lace curtain, the evergreen and
the lighted candle compose a danger
Gus combination.
Make good Use of the last week of
the holiday business boom. Don't wait
until Saturday night.
1t is hoped that the prices of fowl
will not become foul by the end of
this week
The holiday vacation in the schools
will begin on Friday afternoon and
the pupils are full of gleeful anticipa-
tions.
For the benefit of next seasons crops
a good coating Of snow would be wei
come now.
A great many men are now prepar
ing to swear off-for IA week or two.
1t Is time for members of the Legis-
lsture TO begin saving car fare',for the
"trip TO Harrisburg.
There'll be slim Christmas cheer for
some of the unfortunate unless those
who have more than they need share
their surplus with them.
Don't be cranky when you go shop
ping.
After attempting to conceal the fact
for some time il is learned that Tama-
qua is in the throes of smallpox
epidemic, and that the health author
tiles Of that borough are very much
exercised over the fact
A pair Of slick swindlers are work
ing this section and housewives are
warned 10 be on the lookout for them.
They claim TO represent sewing mach
inc companies who have sent them out
20 repair machines They do the re-
pairing and then charge exorbltant
prices for their work They are not
employed by the companies.
The Mary Ann ferry at Catawi ssa
has been placed out of commission for
the winter and force of men have
been engaged in putting the boat high
and dry on the land out of reach of
floods With the boat ont Of service
Cataw issians and those Catawissa
bound must necessarily resort TO the
row boat and steam cars.
Japan is still busy celebrating her
victory. Compare the conditions there
with those in Russia to-day!
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Work is Progressing.

a. A. Barr, of the Shamokin Street
Railway Co, was in this city today
and says that work is progressing fine
ly on the Sunbury & Shamokin Street
Railway, and that they have one
hundred and thirty Italians now at
work this side of Tharptown aud more
men viii be put on as soon as they can
be obtained -Sunburv Daily.