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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
TWO ALARMS
OF Ere

There were two alarms of ire Tues
day forenoon. In each case the blaze
was discovered IN its incIpiency and
the damage done was comparatively
slight
The first alarm was sounded by the
Friendship engine house about nine
O'Clock, the blaze occurring in the
rectory of Christ Episcopal church.
The Friendship boys were promptly
on the ground but there was some
difficulty in locating and getting at
the fire, which was behind the wains-
cotiDg directly under the chimney and
was detected by the smoke which fore
ed its way into the kitchen.
The walnscoting was ripped off when
an old-fashioned fireplace was discov-
cred, which had been boarded over, the
wainsCoting on the inside being pro-
tected with tin. SCOT had Dropped
down from the chimney above and IN
time formed quite an accumulation
which Tuesday morning ignited from
sparks which fell down from the pipe
of the kitchen range.
A few buckets of water sufficed TO
extinguish the fire and the damage
done was slight. An effort was made
to open the fire plug nearby, but it was
frozen or rusted fast and the attempt
| had to be abandoned.
About Il o'clock the second fire alarm
was sounded The blaze on this oc-
Casion was located in an out kitchen
on the premises of James Daley, al
ronworker. situated at the rear of the
Grove Presbyterian church, along the
P & r. Railway track.
The alarm was first sounded by a
| locomotive on the p 65 x track vs. hose
prolonged whistle soon attracted at
tention and brought a crowd TO the
spot. The Good Will Hose Company
was the first TO arrive and soon had a
stream of water on the burning build
ing. The Friendship boys arrived soCn
aiteI but by that time the fire was un-
der control.
The building which contained a
cook stove, table. an oil can aud sev.
eraI articles of clothing, tools, &c, waS
practically destroyed. 1t stoo with
N ten feet of the main dwelling, a
neatly painted commOdious frame
structure, and that the fire did not
communicate 70 the latter is due tC
tha timely warning sounded by the
locomotive aud prompt action on the
part Of the fremen. The general op
inion seemed 10 be that the building
was set on fire by sparks from a pass
ing engine.
Neither Mr.. Daley nor his wife wer,
at home when the fire occurred. Mr.
Daley was out of town, while Mrs
Daley had left for Mill street on "a
erraud short time before the fire oc
Cured.
The loss, which will be consid 9r
able. it is understood, was not cover
ed with insurance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
When the Bell Tolls.

Tie true heroism of women is often
shown by their self-sacrifice and alb.
negation. Man, by his physical su
periority, publicly displays his heroic
deeds 70 greater advantage than the
weaker sex. but it is to the latter that
mankind must admit his inferiority.
Nowhere is this phase of feminine
self sacrifice so strongly shown as in
the beautiful romantic play When
the Bell Tolls, ." winch will be pro.
duced at the Opera House tonight.
The plot is as uncommon as the title
aud scene succeeds scene in power and
intensity. The comedy interviewer is
of high character aud the auditor is
held spellbound with the stirring situa-
tiOns.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
EXTENSION OF
THE TROLLEY

A short time ago "a charter was grant
ed by the state department at Harris
burg to tie northumberland County
Traction company, the purpose OF
which l. 10 extend the LewisburP, Mil
ton and Watsontown trolley line ( ON
East LewiSburg TO northumberland,
via Montandon. At that point it will
connect with the Sunbury and North.
umbeIlaud road, which will give Mil
ton and the Upper End direct conlec-
tions witt the county scat. When the
Danville and Sunbury line and Farm
er Kulp's ShamOkin extension are com
pleted 10 Sunbury, as they are liLely
to be this summer. we will have direct
trolley communication with Danvl le,
BloomsburE, Berwick, Shamokin, Mt
Carrael, and Ashland. uperintenGent
Mountuey is now engaged in secuI ing
| the right OF way in Chillisqusque and
! Point townships, aud the prospect so
/ far as the work has gone Is most en-
cOuraging Work on the line will be
commenced as soon as the right of way
/ has been secured and will be pusled
rapidly to completion. IJ is expec ed
70 have thn road finished and III good
running orier before fair time. This
extension will necessittte the enla ge-
ment of tn power house and the in
stallat on of additional power and
machinery. A new car barn will have
10 be built which will cover the entire
lot owned by the company on Locust
street, where the preseut barn is lovst-
ed. The small cars now in use will
give place to large double truck rs,
and the number will be increased by
at least six. The determination OF the
company t enlarge their plant here
aud ext nj their line Will be welcome
news tJ our people. Every improve
ment of this kind adds ID the town,
not to mention thu it will give en-
plUymcnt to all increased number Of
men. Nj ton Standard
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
COnStableS Are Angry.

The Northumberland County Com.
nissioners. acting under the advice Of
Solicitor Lark, have refused to pay
the oonstsbles for advertising the Last
election until they can examine the
law fully.
Heretofore, the constsbles have been
paid two dollars each The oonstables
threaten to bring suit unless they are
IAid ia the near future.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
The CoIoneIs Waterloo.

Colonel John NJ. Fuller. of Honey
Grove, Texas nearly met his Waterloo,
from Liver and Kidney trouble. In a
rece mt lie tier, he says: Il was neatly
dead, OF these complaints. and, al
though | tried my family doctor, he
did me no good so | got a SOC bottle
of your great Electric Bitters, which
cured me. consider them the best
medicine on earth, and thank God who
gave you the knowledge to make
them" Sold and guaranteed to cure
Dyspepsia, Biliousuess and Kidney
Disease by Psules & Co, druggists, at
SOC bottle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09

In reply to inquiries we have plea
sure In announcing that EIy's Liluid
Cream Balm is like the solid prepara.
ton of that admirable remedy in that
II cleanses and heals membrnes affect.
ed by nasal catarrh. There is no dry e.
ing or sneezing. Tbs Liquid Cream
Balm is adapred TO use by patients
who have trouble in inhaliug through
the nose and prefer spraying. TIL.
price, including spraying tube. is 75
cents. Sold by druggists or mailed by
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New
York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Horse AND BUGGY
WERE STOLEN

Liveryman q. G. Meyer thought that
one of his best horses together with
buggy and harness had been stolen but
Monday the ou tft was recovered
in a most unexpected way. The horse
aud buggy were hired on Saturday
evening by young man Damed Fox
from Berwick for the purpose OF driv
ing out TO the farm of Noah Stamp.
He did not return Saturday night,
but sunday morning the liyeryman
was called up by phone from the Oak
Tree Hotel and informed that the
horse and buggy were missing and that
Mr. Fox was prosecuting >earch for
the outfit
About 10 o'clock Sunday Mr. Fox
himself put in an appearance in Dan
Vile and told the following story
While driving out Mill street Saturday
evening, he said, he was stopped by a
tall young man OF pleasing address
who asked which way he was going.
| Grove The stranger then asked per-
mission to ride along, explaining that
he was employed at the Hospital for
| the Iusane and that he was on his way
| TO WashingtonvilIe. He was given a
seat in tho buggy and soon proved an
interesting aud cougenial companion.
Arriving at the Oak Tree Hotel in Val
ley township at the strangers invita-
tion Mr. Fox stopped and had some Ii.
quid refreshments.
After a short stop they continued
their journey. Soon after Mr. Fox says
he lost consciousness aud all was a
blank until he found himself minus
horse and buggy back in the ne ghbor-
hood of the Oak Tree Hotel. Early
Sunday morning he caused a message
to be sent il by phone telling OF the
loss of the horse and buggy, after
which he spent several hours III a pain
stalking but fruitless search. He was
inclined TO the opinion that the strang
ar had placed knock out drops in the
beverage lie had imbibed at the Oak
Tree Hotel and had made off with he
horse and buggy.
Inquiries were at once telorhoned
all over the neighborhood, but it wa
impossible 10 gaiu single CleW. Mr..
Meyer yesterday became pretty well
} convinced that the outfit had beer
stolen. Eugene Meyer and James Frame
started off in search for tna III 5 in!
horse and buggy, but they We y tecoV
cred in another way.
Charles RuckIe. II. r ID. carrier OF
the route which takes IN Oak Grow
on his return to town Monday after
noon bIought news of the missing
; property. The horse and buggy wer
found Sunday morning standing j.
the barn yard on the small farm O
Mrs. Mary Miller. situated on one O
The less frequented roads SOM threr
miles west of the Oak Tree Hotel. TIL,
night, is will be recalled, Was yer.
cold and the wheels of the buggy wer,
: frozen fast iii The mad, Indicating ;hG
3 the horse had wandered into the bari
! yard early III the night before th'
| ground vet had frozen. The horse muC
the worse for his exposure was put in
: ID the stable aud fed They had N
! way Of in1ing out to whom the outti
= mail carrier Monday. O. c. Moye
at once left for the Miller. farm Mon
day Afternoon to bring home the hors
aud vehicle. The young man from til,
Hospital whom the Berwick man los
with the horse and carriage has no
been heard from up TO date
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
a Delightful Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. @. W. Reader enter.
tsined a number OF Young people, Mon
dav, lat their home, c rner Nook Farm.
Strh" berry Ridge. Those present were :
Misses Eva Mowrer, Margaret Diehl.
Mary and Dora Springer. Eta and
Belle Schooley, Grace Diehl, BESSIE,
Myrtle and Florence Snyder. Messrs.
Clarence and Allen Sch)oley. Harvey
Diehl, Charles Reader, Barton Men.
denhall. Harold Stamm, Franz Pat.
terson, Harvey Moser, Clyde Springer.
Benjamin Flickiuger, Schuyler Dichl,
Samuel Corral, and Nj AID Mrs J
l.. Diehl. y very eujogable evening
was spent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
BIoOOmsburg Party Entertained.

Mrs. Alice Brooks ente rtaiued at her
home on Bloom street Saturday ev, n
ing number Of her Bloomsbury and
DanVllle friends. Instrumental and
vocal selections were rendered by .ome
of the guests.
Those present from Bloomsbury were ;
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Unger, Mrs. Miles
hanouse, Miss Jessie Unger. Messrs.
Harvey Unger, Harold Unger and
Charles Writ. Among the Ddnvllle
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Starr,
Mrs A. Nj. Russell. Mrs. Susan Rev.
nolds, Messrs. Cleayer Wagner,J. John
son and W. A. Reynolds.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Cost of County Courts.

The Danville Morning News points
out the cost of the county court held
there this week There were five com
monwealth cases. which cost the couu-
ty $l76. 30. al average of about thirty
five dollars each. The grand jurors
cost 1862 and the traverse jurors
$3.50. 49, constables returns cost $3.50
and oriers and tipstaves cost sl6 so for
the week. These figures read like court
expenses in the good ol ! davs of our
grandfathers, when thaIe vas no graft.
We have not the figures at our com
mand but we imagine - co L this
county from 50, 600 TO s.. 600 a week to
conduct criminal court, and it is
much less now than before Judge
Savidge's recent ruling, that Topped /
of big item OF costs in dismissed |
cases Milton Standard.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
"Why Girls Leave Home -

The attraction which Will appear a
the Opera House on SATURDAY. after
noon and evening is Vance & Sulliy
an s emotional drama, entitled "Wny
Girls Leave Home " 1t is said to he
an absorbing story, realistically per
trayed, and Of wholesome conception
It is drama of domestic life where.
In are pointed out the frequent con
sequences of unjust suspicion and stub
born self-will. The presenting COM
pany is said to be an exceptionally
clever one, and the stage accessories
perfect IN every respect.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
AN ENDLESS CHAIN.
Gratitude Stretches it Further and Further
in Danvllle

Like an endless chain.
Time adds new link every day.
Danvil.e people cured
Indorsa Doan's Kidney Pills.
A pleased patron is the best ad.
Permanent cures please.
Read how this cure resulted.
A DanvIlle testimonial.
Mrs Nelson Holii,ter, Of II Mill
St, says: when we lived in Lewis
burg some years ago my son was trou
bled with back ache about which he
was continually complaining He was
unable to sleep nights, always had
headaches and felt depressed and tired
the whole time. The kidney secretions
were anroyiug and embar -assinR.
DoaI's Kidney Pills worked a quick
cure, and after taking them Only n
short time he was cured. My husband
also used some for lameness in the
back and they gave him immediate re-
lief. From my own experience with
pain in the back and kidney trouble |
can say that they are OF great benefit.
IL was in 1895, over eight years ago
since my son WAS cured, and the cure
made has been permanent. We recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills highly.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburu Co, Buffalo,
take no other
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
EXCEPTS TO
VIEWERS AWARDS

The report of the viewers appointed
by Court to assess damages caused to
properties abutting on Mill street by
the change of grade thereon as well as
a bill of costs presented were both
turned down by the Borough Council
of 19O4.1905 at its last regular meeting
Friday night
The total of damages for the four
properties viewed is S2079. The total
costs is slO4. Council took grave ex-
ception both to the award of dam
ages, which it considered exorbitant,
and the compensation claimed by the
viewers, which is virtually pay for
four days at 81. so rer day as allowed
by law, W hereas the viewers were act
ually engaged in the work but one
day. The compensation charged was
at the rate of one days pay for each
of the properties viewed.
On motion of Mr. Boyer it was de-
Cided that the matter of damages be
referred to the Borough Solicitor with
| instructions that he file exception to
| the award of the viewers as we'll as TO
the amount of costs.
A boud furnished by Joseph Sperring
to provide for digging up the street
was approved by Council.
The bond of the Standard Electric
Light Company on motion OF Mr..
Lloyd, was referred to the Borough
Solicitor for approval.
Borough Treasurer Ellenbogen pre-
sented a statement of finances TO date,
which showed total balance on hano
of $40, S56.32
A petition was received from ffteeI
citizens and taxpayers of the Fourtl
Ward, Borough of Dauville, asking FOL
additional light on Railroad street
The petition set forth that tht
light on Railroad street between the
P. & r. depot and the township line
is quite insufficient for the travelling
public and residents of the street. Al
arc light or several inCandescent light
are asked for between the two abOv'
named points The petition was sign
ed by the following: John Delanty
Peter Kelly, John W. Crossley, Free
Ploch, John B. KIM, Jr. John Martin
Mrs John McVey, Dennis Dineen
Samuel Geringer, John Dineen, Free
Wendell, Jr., B f. SPOTS, Michae
Reilley, n. J. Hofer and Charles T
Molter
On motion of Mr.. Goeser the abov
petition was referred TO the Light Com
mittee of Council.
Borough Surveyor Keefer, of Sun
bury, was at the meeting and present
ed for the use of the Borough a serie
of maps, very neatly and artisticall
executed, showing location of sewer
Alignment, elevation, grades, locatio
of taps, also profile of sewer line, whic
will be found very useful for refer
cnce.
President Davis, being absent las
night Amos Vastine was called to I'll
chair. Other members present were
Lloyd, Joseph Gibson, ReitsnydeI
Boyer, Fenstermacher. Swauk, Goese
and Dietrich.
The following bills were approve
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Strikes Hidden Rocks

When your ship of health strikes II g
hidden rocks of Consupmtion. Pneu.
monla, etc, you are lost, il you don {
get help from DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for CONSUMPTION. j. W. McKIp.
non, of TaIlHdega Springs, Ala writes
II had been very i'll with Pneumonia.
under the care of two doctors, but was
getting no better when began to t IKE
DR.. King New Discovery. The first
dose gave ne relief. and one tottle
cured me Sure cure for sore throat,
bronchitis, coughs and colds. Gusrau.
feed at Panles & Co.'S drug store.
Price SOC and Sl0O. Trial bottle free
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Lineman Almost in Flames.

In a valiant end-avO TO save a tele-
phone pole, wrapped in flames at the
UnIontown fire near Shamokin Friday
evening, Harry 7. Morgan. 'he chief
-SsVe.~P.- -, -
ground. He was almost tOs led into the
flames, and had a narrow escape.
The big burning pole bore on its four
arms the long distance wires to Will
Transport, Harrisburg and PniIadel-
phia. The arms had caught fire from
the burning houses, and ths wires were
in danger. Manager Joseph f. Ogden
aud Morgan hurried to the rescue. 4
ladder was placed against the POLE and
Morgan climbed up to where the flames
were rapidly consuming the cross
arms and threatening a break in com.
muniostion. He threw a bucket of
water on the flames, and then tossed
the bucket to the manager who hurri-
ed away for more water. As he left
the men holding the ladder grew ex.
cited. aud left 90, Moragp fell % feet,
and almost landed in the flames.
He struck the ground hard on hands
and knees and that he sustained no
fractures is a miracle. His knee was
injured, bat he insisted in sticking tn
his post and took turns with the man
ager in climbing the ladder until the
fire was extin2uished.
Mr.. Morgan formerly resided in Dan
vile. He was employed as lineman by
the MoDtour aud Columbia Telephone
Company.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
lrcredib'e Brutality.

1t would have been incredible burt
ality if Chas. F. Lembergar. of SYRIA
cuse, n. Y, had not done the best he
could for his Suffering son. my boy, &"
he says, "out fearful cash over his
eye, so | apple BuckIen' Arnica
Salve, which quickly healed it and
saved his eye. Good for burns and
ulcers TOO, Only 25o at Psules & Co.'S
drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
A Dinner Invitation

After hearty meal a dose of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attack
of Indigestion. Kodol is thorough
diQestsnt and a guaranteed cure for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gas on the
Stomach, Sour Risings. Bal Breath
and all stomach troubles n. Watkins,
Lesbus, Ky. says; Il can testify to
the efficacy Of Kodol in the cure of
Stomach Trouble. WAS afflicted with
Stomach Trouble for fifteen years and
have taken six bottles of your Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure, which has entirely
cured me. The six bottles were worth
| 900 TO me-" Sold by Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Night PrOwling Thieves

Group aud Whooping Cough come like
thief III the night, stealing in to fast
tn the tauRs of mortal di,ea,e upon
the children as they peacefully sleep
IN thar lttle beds. Eennedy's Laxa
tive Honey and Tar, the new discovery
for Coughs aud Colds, will.drive cut
these death-Gealing demons before the
doctor can arrive. 1t protects the lives
and health of the little ones. Contains
no opistes. Keep it handy. Sold by
Paules 81 90
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
A Destructive Fire

To draw the fire out of burn, or heal
a cut without leaving scar, use De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. a specific
for piles. Get the genuine. J. l..
Tucker, editor of the Harmonizer.
Centre, Ala, writes: II have used
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvs in nv
family for Piles, cuts and burns. Ii
the best salve on the market. Every
family should keep it on hand. " Sold
by Psulcs 81 Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Team of Deaf MuteS.

The management of the DanvjIle
Basket Ball team has arranged with
team Of deaf mutes from PhiIadel.
phia deaf-mute institute to play two
games in this city on Friday and Sat.
nrday nights of next week The local
team will be under heavy expense tor
these games as the visiting team is
making special tip from Philadelphia
to play DanvilIe. On tins account
the price OF admission viii be % cents
to ali
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Birthday Party.

On Saturday afternoon a party Of
little folks gathered at the home Of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Lawrence Butler, Slider
Hill,in honor of the ninth birthday of
their daughter Eleanor Tie afternoon
was pleasantly spent and refreshments
were served Those present were
Ruth Shoop, Carrie Lengle, Ida Bloom.
May Faux, Annie Cashner, Agnes Kidd.
Mary Tovey, Margaret Brady, Olivia
Kidd add Eleanor Butler.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
0iger--RobinauIt.

Miss Daisy f. Robinsult Of this city
and II. G. Gigar of Bloomsbury, were
married at BinghamtoH, n. T. on Sat
urday by Rev. Phillips, pastor of the
First Baptist Church Of that place.
The groom is clerk employed IN J.
II Mercer's drug store The newly
welded couple will reside 10 Blooms
burg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Startling 1ortality.

Statistics show startling mortality,
from appendicitis and peritonitis. Tc
prevent and cure these awful diseases,
h re j. just one reliable remedy, DR..
Kings New Life Pills. NJ. Flannary,
of II Custom House Place Chicago,
says They have no equal for Con.
stipatiou and Riliousuess. " Csc at
Psules q Co., druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
Surprise Party.

A birthday surprise party was tend
cred TO Mrs.. +. P. Appleman. Friday
evening at her home in Liberty town.
ship. Tho present were: Mr.. aud
Mrs Roger Hendricks. MIR. and Mrs.
f. j. Boyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Apple.
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Strausser,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cornelison and
daughter Winnie. Mr. and Mra. Alfred
Bogart, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Boyer, Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Fenstermacher. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Fenstermacher, Mr.. and
Mrs J. W. Jackson Of Strawberry
Ridge. Mrs. Simon Moser. Mr.. Ed.
Frazier and sou, Mrs. Clifton Kiudt
and son, Mrs. d. W. Davis. Mrs. Ben
jamin Wise, Mrs. J. H. Shultz. Mrs.
William Cope, Mrs. L. +. Renn, Mrs
j. Fry, Mrs. Jesse Conway and son,
Mrs I. W Herr, Mrs F. II. Mari and
daughter, Mrs. Robert Farnsworth.
Mrs. J. a Merrell aud son, Mrs AL
binus Snyder aud Mrs. Claude Mans
Of Millville. Misses Sara II, ndrick,
Laura Fentermacher, Margaret Thom.
ss, Maize Fenstermacher, Sra Law
-ence. Jennie Kindt, Jana Hendricks, /
Ada Conway, Ada Ande, Mary Beyers, /
Margaret Nophcu. Helena Strauss, :,
3ertha Bowers and Alice Apple uau
dessrs. J. p. Snyder, f. p. Appleman,
William Appleman, Warren Fenster-
nachar, Walter Snyder, Frank and
Iorace 5Applemsn and Herbert Hend-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
The Speer Brand of Brandy

1t is q guarantee OF excellence The
''- Climax Brandy from grape in 1878
is absolutely pure For sickness do
not use any but old. and strictly pure
Brandy from grape. Sp9er's Climax
Brandy is entirely from the grape.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-03-09
By the Tonic Route.

Ibe pills that act AZ a tonic, and not
as rastic purge, are DeWitt's Little
Early RIsers. They cure Headache.
Constipation. Biliousness. etc. Farley
Risers are small, easy to take and easy
to act-a safe pill. Mack Hamilton.
hotel clerk at Valley City, n. D.. says ::
: Two bottles cured me of chronic con-
supatlon. Sold by Paules & Co.