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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
1ust Hear Bible Read in School.

An important legal decision regard
ing the reading of the Bible in the
public schools has gone on the records
OF Pennsylvania. \ petition from
citizens Of Williamstown borough was
received hv Judge kunkcl, of Dauphin
county, stating that the directors of
the public schools had refused to al
low children 10 enter school after the
customary Bible reading in the morn
ing before the regular work began
Some of the children had persistently
refused 10 attend the opening exercises.
The directors had demanded that the
children either attend the Bible reads
ing OF else not attend AT all The petit
tion asked that the court compel the
directors 20 allow the children to Ell.
ter school after the opening exercises.
In reply Judge Kunkcl said that the
reading of the Bible was generally con
ceded to be a pretty decent sort of oc-
cupation and be saw no reason why
anyone should object to it.
In the conclusion of his opinion, he
SAYS
II the reading of the Bible in the
schools is unlawful, il may be enjoin-
ed 1t il be lawful and a proper ex-
ercise Of the discretion vested in the
school board i'm the conduct of schools,
the petitioners have no ground of com
plant But the question is not neces-
sarily inyovled here and we do not
pass upon IT, The prayer Of the peti-
toner> DIS. therefore. ovcrruled -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Death of Theodore Beaver.

! A telegram was received in this city
Sunday night announcing the sudden
death of Theodore e. Beaver, which
| occurred at his home. Niles, Mich.
Sunday morning. The deceased was
| the eldest son of the late Jesse Beaver,
of this city, and brother of Thomas
w Beaver, of York Charles S. Bea-
yer, of Jacksonville, Fla. (; John A.
Beaver of Porto Rico Jesse l.. Bea-
yer, of Danville, Mrs. John X. Kram-
er, of Lewisburg; Mrs. John r. Rote,
of Harrisburg; Mrs Jennie Gearhart,
Mrs Marion Gaskins, and Miss Clara
Beaver, of Danvillo.
The deceased was seventy-twO years
of age He was widOwer, but is
survived by one son, Frank, and one
daughter Mrs Vanderlip, of RipOn,
Wis. BY profession he was attorney at
law. He filled many local positions,
serving for awhile as mayor of Niles
Two years ago he was Democratic
candidate for congress in his district.
He left Pennsylvania when young
man, locating in Niles in 1858. His
last visit to Danville was in 1902
Five sons and five daughters surviv-
cd the death of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Beaver, which occurred some ten years
ago. The death of Theodore is the first
to occur among the children and it is
worthy of note that the one stricken
down is the eldest of the family.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Pleasant Surprise Party.

a pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Edward Hotim1n at his home
near WashingtonvIlc Thur-d5y even
ing. The party was given in honor Of
Mr. Hoffman ; thirty second birthday.
The evening was spent with games and
music and an excellent supper was
served. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. William Cooper, Mr. and Mrs.
Jeff Ande, Mr. and Mrs Edward Hoff-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Rogart, Mr. and Mrs
Charles Barber and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Berger, Mrs Annie Keif-
er, Mrs. Sarah Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs
james Smith, Mr and Mrs Ambrose
Miller, Misses Nellie AnIe, Mabel,
Clara aud Alice DIETRICH, Jennie and
Margaret Bogart, Rosie Sterner, Min
ME keifer, Erma Smith, Alta Menges,
Blanche Stamm, Blanche Andc, Grace
Miller; Messrs. George Ande, Lewis
Hoffman, Elwood Dietrich, Harry Um-
stead, Calvin Grcsh, James Keifer, Jay
f. MoSer George Stamm, David Bar
ber, Isaac Acor, Henry REM, Emma,
William and Charles REM. of Pitts
burg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Married Fifty Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Richard, well
known people residing two miles east
of Elysburg, celebrated their 5Oth or
golden wedding anniversary Friday,
when many of their friends assembled
at their home in honor of the event.
Mr.. Richard is 20 years old and was
born and raised at the place he now
lives, and is still hale and hearty Mrs
Richard, whose maiden name was o.
Stricken, is a native of Germany, and
came to this country when two and
one half years old. Her parents settled
at Dark Corners. The aged couple re-
ceived many handsome and costly pre-
sents.
The following were present: Rev.
and Mrs George 5. Brooks and sons,
Carl and Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Ammon
Richard and children, Dayton, Walter
and Florence, Mr. and Mrs ID. X.
Leisenring and grandson, Edward, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene X. Richard and sons,
Earl, Charles and John, of Elysburg
Mrs. Mabel Swank and daughter Har-
riet, of Mt. Carmel; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Richard and daughter Irene,
Mr.. and Mrs Francis Richard, of Five
Points; Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Knoebel
and daughters Grace and Ruth, Mr..
and Mrs AmmOn Started and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs S. l.. Call and
son Charles, Bear Gap; Mr.. and Mrs.
G. f. Herb, Mr.. and Mrs John Fahr-
niger, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Ncuman,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Krighaum, Mr..
and Mrs. Ranfiow George and children
Ellie and Lorenzo, Roaring Greek
Mrs. Maggie Martz, Paxinos Mrs
Jane Artley, Mrs James Artley, Mrs
Ben Williams, Misses Myrtle Krig
baum, Ida Neuman, Jane Fox and
Juana Fox.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
GOOD NEWS.
rlany Danville Readers Have
Heard Ii and PrOfited Thereby.

Good news travels fast, and the
thousands of bad back sufferers in Dan.
vile are glad to learn that prompt relief
is within their reach Many a lame
weak and aching back is bad no more.
thanks TO Doan's Kidney Pills Our
citizens are telling the good news of
their experience with tie Old Quaker
Remedy. Here is an example worth
reading:
Miles Fry, carpenter, of 40 West
First St, Bloomsbury, says: The state
ment | made in 1896 is about all can
say regarding my experience with
Doan's Kidney Pills. | have not had
any backache since | used them Be
fore taking this remedy | had chlls in
my back across the loins accompanied
by weakness and dull heavy pain in
my head as well was also very much
annoyed by too frequent action Of the
kidney secretious. | used many re-
m+dies without relief until learned of
Doan's Kidney Pills and obtained box
They soon cured me and ! have had
no return of the trouble during the past
eight years. | know of several other
people in Bloomsbury who have used
Doan's Kidney Pills with good results
and who speak of them in the very
highest terms
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Blooms Sburg Fair.

The fifty second annual Fair of the
Columbia County Agricultural Society
will be held October 9, 10, II and T..
The books for entries will be open at
the Secretary's office September %.
Preparations are being made to have
better and bigger fair than ever be-
fore. Five excellent bands have been
secured Northumberland Ninth Regi-
ment, Hazleton Liberty, Catawissa and
Berwick bands. Novel and up to date
attractions will be given free The
purses offered will bring the best speed
in this and adjoining states. The races
will be as follows. Wednesday, , rs
pace :27 trot and , 40 class. Thurs
day , 10 pace, 2:11 trot and 2:2l pace.
Friday ? 10 class, 2:22 trot and 2:25
pace. Should rain interfere the Fair
Will be continued on Saturday
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Enjoyed Hack Ride.

The following enjoyed a hack ride
to Klinesgrovc Monday evening where
they enjoyed an oyster supper at the
home of Mr. and Mrs f. NJ Savidge
Misses Gertrude Linker, Emma Lin
ker Mayme Richards, Hattie Adams,
Margaret Evans, Bertha Miller, Annie
Miles, Robecca Titloy, Sara Clark,
Alice Stebbins, Ruth Carodisky, Jessie
Mapstoue, Martha Drawn, Rella Adams,
Mr. Thomas Jameson, of Burnham
Mrs. Clarence Heller, of Berwick
Mrs. Louis Evans, of Danvillc; Miss
Edna Campbell, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Miss Margaret Michael, Muncy Messrs
George Eggert, john Heming, Charles
Woods, Blaine James, Joe Lowenstein,
Roy Smith, Clyde Dyer, Frank Lin
ker Ernest Deitrick, Leon Meyer and
Frank Ateu
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
A MASSIVE
RETAINING WALL

The massive retaining wall at the
water works. constructed under the
-uIerT I.Iou uf J.. J. Kcefcr, was yes
terlay completed according to the first
plans Since the work was started,
however It was decided 10 build a
portion 81 toe wall "a frw feet higher
The wall Is one of the finest pieces
az work of .ts kind tl.at was ever con
strueted Doe the borough. It is over a
hundred and forty feet in leugth and
a- finished. over thirty feet high.
For nearly one half OF its height the
Wall i- ~ concrete. its foundation eX-
teniiuE far below the surface. The
massive retaining wall, along with the
similar wall above the pumping sta
tI0u. immrt~ 10 the water works, when
viewed from tbe river, massive and
imposing appearance, suggesting the
wall, of fortress.
Evidently from NOW on the north
branch can da its worst; our water
works is able 90 withstand the action
81 high water and resist the lombard
meut ct the heaviest ice gorge that is
likely 70 occur.
The spot below tine water works will
b. filled mp with ashes and graded oy-
~ 0n level with Front street. Later
the wooden buildings standing there
VIII D. torn down, which will make
the spot look better The wall, along
the coal platform, viii be raised some
three feet higher, which will afford
storage for five hundred tons of coal
The entire space, however, will be
needed only iu extraordinary emer-
gencies, a. rarely more than one hum
dred tons viii Dee stored up at one
time As is done at autumn in order TO
have plenty of coal on hand during
ths winter
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
AGED HOBO
DESCRIBES HARD LOT

An old man of patriaTchal appear
ance, but ragged and soilcd and um.
mistakablya a tramp, attracted attention
in the upper part of town Saturday af
| temoon as hc wearily tottered along
! the street rs if a every moment hC
might fall by the wayside. 1t was not
a pleasant picture, but although the
Old man, with his dirty face, and his
grey hair and beard, tangled and un-
kempt. was not an agreeable object tc
look upon, yet there was much about
him to awaken feeling akin to real
pity.
The venerable hobo permitted him
self to be interviewed Taking his seat
upon a fire plug and holding in his
blue-yeined hand, which trembled
painfully, a small dirty bundle that
contained his personal effects, he bent
his lusterless eye intontly upon the
questioner. 1t was some moments he
fore he answered
"How old?! I'm n "
In reply to further question he ad-
mitted that he had tramped all his life
and that he expected to tramp on un-
til his foot steps stopped short and he
fell into his grave. He was asked why
at his age he did not abandon the life
of a wandercr He looked up indig-
nantly and asked?
"Where would | 90? Once a man
starts out on the road he's like the
wanderin' Jew. The curse is on him
and he can't stop. | can't walk, ex-
cept with pain, but l must go; even
dare not rest too long here. | am un-
der orders to move on. You don't want
tramps in your town. They don't want
'em in the next. but | must go-gO,
90, 90. When too sick to walk | have
been hauled out of towns by the auth
critics for fear I'd become a charge on
them-hauled out of town and deposit
ed like "A log of wood by the roadside,
near the next town. | have even been
furnished with money and sent short
distances on the cars, but no one has
ever given me a home or helped me to
find place where / might rest for the
few days thar remain So | am still
going on. As he uttered the last
words his face was illumined with a
grim and barely pcrceptibIe smile.
For years, he went ON, Il have
been trying to get into the poorhouses,
but they tell me there they take care
of the poor of their own districts and
have no place for the man of the road.
The first questions they ask me are :
Where is your home where was your
last residence2' My last residence was
in Germany. I've had no home since.
They therefore don't know where to
send me, so they keep passing me on.
driving me along when can walk and
helping me a little when | can't -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
MANY PARALLELS

The West Chester Village Record
contains a story which has many par
allels in various sections of the cOun-
try. 1t tells of the admission of q
well-known citizen of PhocniXvillc to
the Chester county home. 1t says that
a few years ago he was the head of
the leading firm of contractors and
builders in PhocniXville. He was
fine mechanic, had a pretty home on
the finest avenue in the town and was
in a prosperous condition. Some time
ago he began to drink and neglected
his business. His partner left him and
the public began to lose confidence in
him. He neglected his family became
nuisance, spent much of his time i'm
the bar rooms and frequently ended
his debauChes III the lookup. Now lac
has reached the bottom of the ladder
and is an inmate of the almshousc.
The Record says he is still in the
prime of life and might have "A future
if hc could conquer his appetite for
drink. What lesson there ought TO
be in this story for other men who are
by drink
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Starving TO Death.

Because her stomach was SO weakened
by useless drugging that she could not
eat Mrs Mary II Walters, of st. Clair
St, Columbus, O. was literally starving
to death. She writes My stomach was
so weak from useless drugs that | could
not eat, and my nerves SO wrecked that
| could not sleep and not before | was
given up to die was ! induced to try
Electric Bitters; with the wonderful re-
sult that improvement began at once
and a complete cure followed" Best
health Tonic on earth SOC Guaranteed
by Paules & Co., drugg lists
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
CONFUSING LEGISLATION.

Referring to the recent decision If
the attorney general of the Common
wealth that parent who declines to
have his child vaccinated cannot be
fined for noglecting to send the child
to school, for the reason that the law
forbids its entrance, the Lebanon Re
port declares that 1T is plain that the
truant officer is out of commission so
far as unvacciuated delinquents are
concerned " 1t adds that the out
come of such contradictory and con
fusing legislation is neither good for
health nor education. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
ELABORATE PLANS
FOR DEDICATION

! According to the programme as now
arranged President Roosevelt and party
will arrive in Harrisburg at / o. clock
on the morning of October t, and Will
be met at the station by the dedica-
| tory commission and Mayor Gross, rep
resenting the city The party viii
have a special train of three cars, a
Pullman combined parlor and diner
and a separate parlor car, with baggage
| car in front. On arriving at the sta
tion President Roosevelt and party
will take carriages for the capitol, and
will proceed at once to the rOtunda,
where the President will meet the
committees and prominent citizens.
The party will then proceed to the
grand stand, passing the Hartranft
monument and going through a pass
age way under the stand to a special
platform which will comprise part of
the grand stand in the centre and
front.
After the invocation former Cover
nor Stone as president of the new cap
itol commission, will make an address
delivering the building to Governor
Pennypacker, who will receive it in
few words, chiefly of historical char
acter, and then present President
Roosevelt, who will make the Grafton
of the day The First brigade band of
Philadelphia will have seats on the
platform and will furnish the music
for the occasion, and in the evening
Will give a concert on the grand stand.
After the ceremonies the president
viii be taken through the capitol and
shown its beauties, and will then take
his carriage for the executive man
sion, where luncheon will be served
to the president and party, and new
capitol and dedicatory commissions
and such distinguished citizens as the
governor may invite. At the executive
mansion the president viii be present
ed with the handsome gold souvenir
provided by the dedicatory commits
sion. 1t will have a picture of the
new capitol on one side and his name
and date of the dedication on the 9TH
er. Shortly before 3 o'clock the presi-
dent will leave for the station, and
will 90 direct to York, where he is
booked for a speech at the York fair,
going from there to Washington.
The Walter Damrosch orchestra Will
arrive at Harrisburg from New York
in the morning and will give one con
cert in the rotunda of the new capitol
from to ) 80 o'clock, and later in the
evening will leave for Carlisle. where
il Will give a concert in the evening.
At the meeting tomorrow the ques-
tion of decoration will be taken up,
and the contract awarded The grand
stand will be elaborately decorated but
it is not likely that any decorations
will be placed on the new building as
the desire is that it be seen in all its
beauty and without any coloring to
hide its graceful contours.
The last of the invitations for the
dedication will be sent out this week.
There was some delay III sending out
these later invitations caused by the
slowness of the printing firm that sup
piled them, but the original %, 600
general invitations and the 3, 100 Spcci-
al invitations are now in hand and
are going out rs fast as possible
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs Martin 7. Wintersteen
of West Hemlock township, gave a
reception, Sunday in honor of theil
sons marriage to Miss Winifred Shires
of Strawberry Ridge. The following
persons were entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shires, Sr. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shires, Jr., sons
Edwin and Malyis and daughter Beu-
lah, Mr. Calvin Shires, Miss Martha
Gray, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray WIntersteen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Wintersteen, Mr.
and Mrs. Mont Gcarhart, Sons Myron
and Raymond and daughter Erma, Mr.
and Mrs. Jackson Ballet, Mr. and Mrs
Calvin Shultz and daughter, Hazel
Mrs John McNinch, daughter Tuilla
and son Guy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
The Breath of I.ifes

It's a significant act that the strong
est animal of itsisize the gorilla, also has
the largest lungs Powerful lungs
means powerful creatures How to keep
the breathing organs right should be
mans chicfest study. Like thousands
Of others Mrs. Ora A. Stephens. Of Port
Williams, O.. has leaned how to do this
She writes Three bottles Of DR. Kings
New Discovery stopped my cough of two
years an cured me of what my friends
thought consumption. .. its grand for
throat and lung troubles Guaranteed
by Paule- q Co +, druggists Price SOC
and 81 90 Trial bottle free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
WOULD SOON BE WORTHLESS

The Greensburg Review informs US
that the Lincoln republicans of West
moreland county at their recent CON
vention adopted a resolution demand
ing that the State bear the entire cost
of the public schools, making them
free in fact as well as III name. 1t
adds that the farmers Of the State are
taking up the idea enthusiastically
The Tribune hopes this proposal will
never command the approval of n maj
ority of the people of Pennsylvania.
Schools which cost the local commun-
ity nothing would soon sink into dis
repute, lose their efficiency and be-
come mere travesties upon education
al institutions. That which costs moth
ing to those who enjoy its benefits
soon becomes worthless.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
All Passed Examinations

Last year nearly 500 students were
enrolled at the B!oomsburg, Pa State
Normal School All who tried the State
examinations passed None have failed
for years. At Bloomsburg recommend
alton to the State Examiners is equi V
alent to passing
Courses in Music, Commercial Courses
College Preparatory Courses Gncludiug
Medical Preparatory Courses) in add
ition to Courses for Teachers. are also
maintained.
The late catalogue is interesting
reading.
Write for one
Address JP. Welsh, A. NJ. Phi D.,
Principal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
SCHOOL EVILS AT sHAMOKIN

According to the Shamoliin Daily
News, a serious situation of affairs cX-
lists i'll the management of the school
board of Shamokin 1t declares that
if the present conditions continue
much longer the schools will suffer an
almost irreparable blow, rs disorganiz-
alton is bound to result and efficient
work will be an unknown factor "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Robbed Freight Car at Berwick

1t seems that the robberies of freight
cars and railroad stations along the
ID. L. & W. goes merrily on despite
the occasional arrests for this cause
The latest is the pilfering of freight
car on the siding at the Berwick sta
tion, and large quantity of valuable
goods consigned to the Berwick Store
company was taken by the marauders
Though the robbery was committed
Saturday night or early Sunday morn
ing, it was kept quiet by the author
tiles until now in the hope of captur-
ing the guilty parties. The car was
broken into and eight dozen pairs of
scissors and a quantity of razors and
knives taken. \ large amount of other
goods, mostly hardware, was left un-
mOleSted. No clues to the robbers were
lett behind.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
THE EXAMPLE OF ONE.

All sensible men and women will
agree with the Oil City Blizzard when
it asserts that religion should not be
arraigned for the shortcomings of
some men who utilize its garb to shield
themselves. Because a bank wrecker
belongs to a church it does not neces-
sarily follow that all other members
are crooks. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

In these days of rush and hurry courtesy
Is often forgotten In the mad pcll nell
rush of our life little things are done to
offend that we rather remained undone.
a hastily eaten meal and its resultant
headache may cause rs social or hnan-
cial loss. The wise man or woman is
the one who relieves little ills Of
this sort 10y little dose of Kodol For
Dyspepsia. 1t digests what You eat and
puts your stomach back into shape.
Sold 10y Paules eco.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
SeverIy Cut on Corn Stubble.

Miss Alice Gabcl, Of Roaring Creek,
while cutting corn on the farm OF
Benjamin Waters, near Shutdown,
triped on a briar and falling on q
sharp corn stubblc, inflicted "a severe
cash in her abdomen.
The stubble penetrated about fOm
inches. DIR. Kline, OF Catawissa, dress.
ed the injury.