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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Shipwreck in Sight of Land

Harvey Dietrich, proprietor of the
SusquehaDna House, South Danville,
and four men employed on the new
bridge found themselves in very un.
pleasant situation for a short time
Monday morning, and to get out of
it, they were compelled to shout loud
ly for assistance.
They STARTED to cross to Danville in
a row boat. The river was filled with
ice at the time, and when the boatmen
were in mid-stream they became sur
rounded by a heavy foe. In his efforts
to reach clearer water the boatman
broke one of his oars, and the boat was
carried down stream. Fortunately, it
drifted into the eddy at the third pier,
alongside of which the steersman man.
aged to effect a landing. 1t happened
that there were no witnesses to the
scene and in consequence, the ship
wrecked sailors had considerable diff
Guilty in attracting the attention of any
body to the situation they were In.
Their shouts failed to bring assistance.
Finally one of the men took off his
coat and waved it in the air as signal
of distress. That, together with re-
newed lusty cries from four strong
throsts resulted in attracting the at
tention of the men in charge of one OF
the launches. They hastened to the
rescue, and soon had the disabled boat
apd its occupants landed safely on this
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Death of rIartin Kelley.

Martin Kelly,s well known resident
of Washingtonvile. fell dead Tuesday
afternoon about o'clock while re-
turning from the grst mill, operated
by his sons, to his home in that bor-
ough. Death was caused by heart dis
ease.
Mr.. Kelly had for several years been
subject to attacks of heart trouble, but
of late had been in quite good health,
so that his sudden death came as a
great shock to his family AMI many
friends. He was on his way home from
the grist mill, and Lad gone only a
short way when he tottered and fell.
He was carried into the hotel and DR..
Hoffa summoned, but he was beyond
human aid. death having been instan-
taneous.
The deUeasea w. I--- A"~;l th+i'
1883 IN Liberty township, and spent
the grearer p,rt of his life in Montour
county. At one time he lived in Muncy.
About >ixtet years ago ne purchased
the farm on the Danvi ile- Washington
willie r ad, now owned by Mrs. James
Frazier He removed TO Washington
vile about year ago.
H. j survive by his wife and five
children. Mrs Frank Marks. Miss
I Emma KrlIv. Jesse aud Bruce Kelly,
/ Washinetonville and Mrs. James Now
/ rer. of Atheus
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
RURAL CARRIERS
WERE DELAYED

The Rural Free Delivery carriers on
the Danville routes had hard time OF
it yesterday, making their rounds
through the drifts that filled every
gully and cut in the roads.
They were all later than usual in re-
turning from their trips, and reported
the roads in an almost impossible con-
dition. Que carrier stated that a num-
ber of times he drove through drifts as
high as his horse's back. The carriers
on routes Nos. and across the riv-
er, Bert Mcclure AMI Clyde Started,
probably experienced the greatest diff
cuties When they had gone over their
routes and returned to the river, they
found the naphtha launch not running
and were compelled to wait some time
before they could cross to this side.
They arrived at the post Office about
three hours late.
The carriers will. in all probability,
experience greater difficulties on their
trips today and it is even possible that
some districts may not be served with
mail
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Funeral of Mrs. MyerIey.

The funeral If Mrs. Samuel Myerley
took pace yesterday afternoon at :
O'Clock from the home of JOHN Vas
tine. G dar street The Rev. John
Sh rman utfi lated aud the choir OF the
First B.ptls church Ienieret several
sci Crions.
The uall bearer we're: @ P. Hard
er. -Ahn Hixson, " W. Davis, George
Rove, Claude EgRlest1n and q. Nj.
johnson. Interment was made III the
Odd Fellows cemetery.
The TO lowing from distance at
tended the funeral: Benjamin Foulk,
daughter May and sons George, John
and Frank Foulk, of Millvllie; Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Myerley and son OF
Wilkesbsrre; William Nyerley. of Mid
dletown, New York; Mr.. and Mrs.
William Houser, of Altoona, and Mrs
Daniel Marsh. of Milton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
TROLLEY CARS
SNOW BOUND

The Danville aud Bloomsbury troll
ley was seriously handicapped by the
storm yesterday. 1t was with the ut
most difficulty that the cars were KEPT
running. Few reached Danville, anC
they were long ways apart. Schedule
time was not thought of.
Only three cars reached Mill street
during the morning-one at s O'Clock,
one at 10 and the third at IL. The sec
ond car to come in stopped just long
enough to get ready to start back, but
during the short time it stood there
the snow drifted over the rails in front
of the car to such height as TO make
it almost impossible to move il. The
wheels revolved with great rapidity,
but the current on the rails failed to
tt spond. Consequently the car did not
move. The front trolley pole was then
attached to the overhead wire, and
with the power thus doubled the car
advanced little. Then by frequently
backing and taking a fresh start, the
car was forced to Bloom street at the
expiration of about minutes. From
that point as far as could be seen, the
crew had no further trouble to keep in
motion.
The next car to reach town was at
80 O'Clock. 1t left Grovania at 2,
and consumed three, and one half hours
in making the trip. The start back
was made promptly. but an hour later
Grovauia had not heard of it. 1t was
supposed to have been blocked by the
snow.
An attempt was made to operate the
sweeper during the morning, but 1t
was not a success on account of the
crust on the snow.
The trolley car which started from
here on its return trip to Bluomsburg,
at 5 80 O'Clock, was only able~to go as
far as the Magill farm, where it en-
countered drifts too heavy to get
through. The crew, consisting of
motorman John Sullivan and conduct
or Harry Davis, then commenced to
Sight their way back to town and final
ly reached here at o'clock In places
they found snow piled on the rails to
depth of from , to feet, and were
under the necessity of shoveling it off
the track before they could proceed.
Before reaching Danville they were
overtaken by the sweeper. III charge
of Superintendent Arthur l.. Davis
and motorman William Berger, and
the two cars arrived in town at the
same time.
G-rH'=~' noaia dpcjdpd 70
make no further attempt 20 keep the
road open last night The crew of the
car then went % the City Hotel for
the night.
Today. with the aid of the sweeper
and a force of shoveler-, Superinrend-
ent Davis expects to have the road
open for traffic in short time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

PARAGRAPHS

William Klase, physical director at
the Shamokin Y. NJ. G. A. spent Sun
day at the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Klase, Water street.
Calvin Keefer, of Berwick, spent
Sunday with friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Hoffman, of Point
township, Northumberland county,
spent Sunday with Mr.. aud Mrs P.
A. Winters. Pine street.
Miss Sylvia CromIey spent Sunday
with friends in Berwick.
Miss Ruth Boyer is visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Snyder has returned to
her home at Strawberry Ridge, after
visit with Miss Anna Klase, Water
street.
Mrs Ella Mussleman, of Philadel
phia, is visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs William Keener,
Iron street
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh D. Quick, of
Rupert. spent yesterday with. relatives
in this city.
Miss Anna Bedes spent last evening
with friends in Sunbury.
Arthur Heddens was a visitor in
Berwick yesterday.
NJ. G. Watts was in Sunbury last
evening
Rev. H. G. Harman, of Milton, was
visitor in this city yesterday.
Charles r. Shelhart, of Pitcairn, Pa.
arrived i'll this city yesterday for
visit at the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. David Shelhart, Center street.
H. W. Primrose, of New York City,
was visitor in this city yesterday.
John Welsh, of Williamsport, was
in Danville yesterday.
The Rev. S. B. Evans, pastor of St.
Paul's NJ. +. church, returned from
Williamsport yesterday, where he at
tended the funeral of the late Rev.
Dr. Edward J. Gray, president OF
Dickinson Seminary. and subsequently
assisted the Rev. Emery NJ. Stevens.
pastor of the Pine Street NJ. E church,
in holding revival meetings.
Rev. Edward Haughton returned
yesterday from Williamsport.
John Brugler transacted business in
Sunbury yesterday.
Fred Owen returned yesterday from
a trip to Philadelphia and New York
City.
- "-.tio Rrawn yesterday return
e'i from visit TIGn IEa~..esa
ick
Lewis Evans returned last evening
from a business trip TO Turbotville.
William Fegley, of Bloomsbury
spent yesterday in this city.
y. o. Leiubach, of Milton, was
Danville vi-ltor yesterday.
Howard Lunger of Berwick, spent
last evening in this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Winter at the Hospital.

Upon no set Of people is the long
winter harder than the many hundred
insane who are shut up at the Hospit-
al here.
During the summer the condition of
these unfortunate people, deprived of
their liberty, is much improved by
their frequent excursions out of doors.
Winter even of the milder sort carries
with it some restrictions in the way of
exercise, many of the weaker ones be-
ing kept in doors altogether and even
those who are robust taken out only
on days that are fair.
The present winter has afforded a
number of very pleasant days when
taken out, but weather like Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week cuts off
all out of door exercise. There are
places in the building provided for ex-
ercise, but the patients miss the fresh
air and the bracing effects of contact
with nature such as is felt by stroll
over the fields
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Surprise Party.

Mrs. Albinus Snyder was rendered
surprise party at her home in Valley
township on Saturday last, in honor OF
her birthday anniversary. Those pres
eut were Mr.. and Mrs Roger Hen
bricks, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Fenster-
macher. Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Boyer,
Mrs. J. H. Shultz, Mrs. D. W. Wise.
Mrs. Jonathan Fry, Mrs. Simon Mos
er. Mrs. William Murray and son Har-
yev. Mrs. B. O. Gearhart, and son
Robert Scott, Mrs. William Cope, Mrs.
Jesse Conway, and son Leroy, Mrs W.
S. Herr, Mrs. Alfred Bogart, Mrs. +.
B. Appleman, Mrs. Levi Boyer, Mrs.
lanes Robinson, Mrs. L. H. Bennett,
Mrs. J. A. Merrell and Mrs. William
Knorr aud daughter of Bloomsbury !;
Misses Ethel FArnwalt, Alice Apple
man, Eva Beyet Laura FensteImsch'
er. Ada Ande, Martha Shultz, Mary
Shultz, Clara Cope, Penina Robinson,
Mary Boyer ;Messrs. Bruce Maus, Mur-
raw Maus, Ralph KnOrr, Walter Sny-
der, Harvey Bennett, John Snyder.
Curry Snyder, Raymond Boyer, Charles
Herr and Dennis Snyder.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
The Minister'S Sweethearts.

1.-The Minister'S Sweethearts, @
H. Eldou's successful comedy drama,
comes to the Opera House on Saturday
evening, January 2Sth. The play deals
with life as seen in small Indiana
towns and is said to be one Of strong
morals ard an interesting plot, en-
light, ned hy letter dialogue than Is
usually found IN tie ordinary run Of
comedy dramas. 1t will be made not
abb. bv me pretty stage pictures aud
will be- Interpreted by a company OF
we'll known actors and actresses in
their particular line of work. Miss
Clifton who assumes the role of Daisy,
one of the Minister'S sweethearts, has
at once jumped to the front rank of
successful stars. Since It's initial per.
formance the play is said to have met
with tavor in all the cities visited and
will doubtless duplicate whatever mea-
sure Of success it has had elsewhere
when it is seen here.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Dangerous to Navigate.

The State of the river yesterday was
more discouraging than ever. The ele-
ments played havoc with the only
means of crossing. One naphtha launch
made trips during the day, but pas
sengers were few indeed. However, it
is doubtful if the boats could have
crossed late in the afternoon. The ice
foe Increased with great rapidity,g in
ing in size and strength every hour.
In the words of an observer, who Wis
tied the river to make personal in
spection of the situation there, You
could fairly see the quantity OF ice in
creasing in the stream, after the cold
wave struck town" During the last
few hours that the boat crossed, another
difficulty was encountered besides the
floating ice. The sudden change from
mild to extreme cold weather, caus
ed the river to fall ve-y rapidly. Old
residents say that the water is lower at
the present time, than they have ever
known it to be during the winter
months. As result extreme care Was
necessary on the part of the boatmen
that, while steering round the ice to
keep in clear water, they didn't collide
against hidden rock. With the double
obstacles to contend with, it took a
clear head aud a steady nerve to guide
the launch from shore to shore in
safety. That more accidents don t
occur is miracle.
Should the cold wave continue for
several days, the river, in all probatil-
ity. will close up solid again, that
opinion being strengthened by the fact
of the low stage of water
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Funeral of Mrs. FallOn.

The funeral of Mrs William Fallon
took place Yesterday morning at 8
O'Clock from ST. Joseph's Catholic
church Interment was made in st.
Joseph's cemetery.
The pail bearers were: James Nc
Cormick, Lawrence Connolly. James
innegan, Thomas Gill, James Martin
and William Mcdonald.
The following persons from a dis
tance attended the funeral: Mrs. Jos
eph Stauk aud son Joseph, Mr.. and
Mrs Peter Mahan. Mr.. and Mrs John
Wilt and Edward Stauk of Shamokin
Mrs. Thomas Murray and Charles Bris.
lin of Warrior Run; Mr.. and MIS-.
Daniel Brislu of Ashley, P. }. Moore
Of Carbondale aud John Fallon of Ber'
wick.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Death of Mrs. Wilson Ryan.

Mrs. Wilson Ryan died last evening
at 5 :15 O'Clock at her home, $50 East
Market street. She had been i'll for
nine months with complication of
diseases, and during the greater part
of that time was confined to her bed.
Mrs Ryan was thirty-six years of
age and is survived by her husband,
four children, Albert E., Clyde W.. +,
Elmer ". aud Willard F., also her
mother, Mrs Elizabeth Cook, and five
brothers and sister, MiIlard F. and
Benjamin F. Cook of this city, Charles
W. Cook of Ksseville, William h.
Cook of Bloomsbury, Elmer l.. Cook
of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Emma M. Arms,
OF Danville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Storm Interferes With Work.

The WatertOwn construction man
has not reached Danville as yet, to put
in position the municipal electric light
engine and dynamo 1t is thought now
that he has changed his plans that he
will not come until the work Of put
ting the poles and stretching the wire
is about completed. With the latter
portion of the contract, the weather
has greatly interferred the past few
days.
On accouont of the storm, practical
ly nothing was accomplished on Tues
day aud Wednesday. Little more can
be done until the weather moderates.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
A parental" School Proposed.

bill providing that "parental" :"
school shall be established in each
school district in the State for habitu-
al truants and vagrants was introduc-
ed IN the House on Tuesday by Mr.
Maush, of Cumberland. The bill is a
supplement- to the present compulsory
education act and is intended to make
that law more effective. For each pup
il sent to the parental school 81 90 per
week must be paid for proper mainte-
nance of the institution-by the parent
il financially able; by the State if the
parent, cannot pay.
All children to IS years Of age who
habitQally remain away from school,
and all between the ages of 13 and l6
who neither attend school nor work
are defued as truauts and shall be sen.
10 the special school. All between the
ages of aud Is who shall be guilty of
continued iufractions of the school
rules may be expelled from the regular
schools and sent to the truant school,
and all who habitually run the streets
outside of school hours may be adjudg
ed vagrants upon charge being brought
by the School Board before the juve-
nile court, in the district, and sent to
the truant school. If the children
shall be found TO be feebleminded,
however, they shall be sent to the
schools provided for the education OF
such persons, and the State shall pay
their board at such schools.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Bloomsbury Took the Game

In the game of basket ball between
the Fnen isnip Fire Company team of
Bloomsbury and the Dauville team,
pla,ei at the Sunbury Armory last
night, for the championship of Mon
tour aud Columbia counties, the locals
were defeated by score of 22-l9.
Notwithstanding the fact that Blooms
burg took the lead at the start and
kept it until the finish. the game was
exceptionally fast. Danvllle played
goo ball and foughl hard for victory.
Thr Fri ndship boys played IN much
better form than they did in their last
,me in Danville.
The score at the end Of the LIST halt
was 1873. In the second half Danville
reduced Bloomsburg lead from to
3 points, and 1t looked, for awhile, a
if the local team might win out, but
the referees whistle called time with
the Friendship team still in the lead.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Republican Primaries.

The Republican District Committee
met at the Moutour House on Satur-
day evening and decided to hold the
Republican primaries on Friday even
ing, January 27, between the hours of
I and o'clock The election will be
held at the usual voting places.
The Borough and District conven-
tion will be held at the Montour Hous Sc
on Saturday evening. January 28th, at
8 O'Clock at which time nominations
will be made for Borough and Dis.
trict offices.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Firemen's Relief Association.

The annual meeting Of the Danville
Volunteer Firemen's Relief Associa
ton was held at the Friendship Engine
House on Saturday evening The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
President, A. G. Roat Vice Presi-
dent, Thomas Grimes Secretary, f.
E. Trumbower; Trustee, James T.
Magill Treasurer, 8. A. MoCCy. The
Treasurer report showed balance
on hand January 1st, 1905, of sl0c4. o..
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
RESPONDED TO
FALSE ALARM

Sunday morning at about 8 o clock
the fire companies responded hurIiedly
! to an alarm. 1t was sent in from GIG
Mill street,a building owned by Jacob
! Engle and occupied nv several fami-
| lies. When the tircmen arrived on the
scene a volume of smoke was issuing
from the crevices between the wealth
erboarding on the North side of the
| house. and the rooms on the second
floor were filed with it. No flames.
however, were visible, and in order to
locate the blaze, if there was any, a
number of weather boards we're torn
off
Not a spark of fire was found, but
the cause of the trouble was revealed.
The pipe, after passing through the
lath and plastered ceiling above the
stove, without collar Of any kind to
protect the woodwork from igniting,
extended into the tlue only a couple OF
inches. During the night something
had caused the pipe and fiue to become
disconnected, and the smoke from the
former being unable to gain admit
tance into the latter. filled the rooms
and made its escape by whatever means
1t could. AS a result the inmates
thought the house was on fire.
The timely discovery, doubt
less, prevented a blaze. The close
proximity of the top of the discon-
neoted stove pipe with the surround
ing wood work, would soon have igni-
ted the latter and caused much greater
trouble than did occur. Two lines of
hose were strung, but it was not neoes-
sary to turn on the water. The dam
ages were slight.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Recovering Rapidly.

The many Danville friends of Rev.
J D Cook and wife will be pleased
10 learn of their rapid recovery from
the injuries received in a runaway ao-
cident near their home at Remove re-
Gently.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

Goals from the field-Hayes Bedea 3,
Barry /, Dougherty /, Sechler !, We'll
liver ,, Williams 1, Price 2, Gilmore
2, Taylor /, Appleman /. Goals from
fouls Williams 2, Bedea 3. Referee,
Teufel. Time keepers, Dietrich and
Edmondson. Time of halves, 20 min
utes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
COleman--Herr.

On December 81 at the parsonage of
the Reformed church, Strawberry
Ridge. by the Rev. ]. W. Bell, Mr..
Edward B. Coleman and Miss Jennie
NJ, Herr, both of Montour county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
penuhlicans Of Push Township.

The Republicans of West Rush town
ship will hold their primaries at Rush
town, Saturday. January %, at 7:3O
o. 'olook.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Mrs. Parry Visiting Here

Mrs. Joseph Parry of Cardiff, Wales,
arrived in this city Saturday for Wis
it with Mrs. Conner Thomas, Ferry
street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
w. II. Kramm Critically Ill.

W. H. hramm, of Limestoneyille,
was stricken by paralysis yesterday
morning and is not expected to live.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

The thaw period comes along with
steady regularity.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
rIeeting of Ladies' Auxiliary.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. q. A.
will be held in AS ,ocatiou parlor this
evening, at : 30 O. clock Members are
earnestly requested to be present.
Plans for the Martha Washington sup.
per Will be considered, and it is i'm.
portant that there be full attendance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
JOB PRINTING

The office Of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment Of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
nounces to the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
OfaiI Kinds and Description
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-02-03
Reading Room Ready.

The reading room planned and con.
structed by Rev. F. H. Robinson at the
corner of Hall and Main, has been com
pleted and is ready for occupancy. The
formal opening will occur next Thurs.
day evening, although the room will be
thrown open to the public some time
before that date. An elaborate literary
and musical program is being arranged
for the occasion and no doubt there viii
be a gathering at the exercises that will
test the capacity of the structure. The
ladies of the church will give a social
this friday evening in the reading
room, to which all are invited. There
will be a short program and the many
interesting features usually provided
for such affairs. Rev. Robinson's eff.
forts in the direction of providing a coy
place for those who have not a home tC
enjoy during evenings, at which they
may spend a few hours in perusing good
literature, will surely be fifty appreciat.
ed by the many here under such circum.
stances.