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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15
MET DEATH At
PISTOLS POINT

- A tragic end came to human lif
in Danville Tuesday, when James A
Jones, famiiiarly known to many peo
pie as "Corky" was shot to death b,
Peter Dietrich, at Hotel Dietrich, Oh
Upper Mulberry street.
The horrible rumor began to be cir
culated about 12 o'clock that a MAJ
had been shot at Hotel Dietrich. Tht
physicians and police hurrying to the
scene of the tragedy confirmed the re
port, and the few people who were
awake at the time were Mortified tC
learn that the worst features Of the
story were only too true
Both Peter Dietrich and James Jone:
are men very well known in this city,
the former for many years having been
a hotel proprietor here and the latter a
heater at the Structural Tubing Works.
Two others, beside Dietrich and
Jones, were in the bar room of the no.
tel when the tragedy occurred; Andrew
Rogers and John Woll, and it was tc
the formers story that the coroner s
jury listened when it was later assem-
bled about the dead man body.
Justice of the peace w. V. Oglesby
empanelled the following jury at Ho-
tel Dietrich Tues night: John Doster,
Calvin Mincemoyer, John Russell, T..
R. Angle, Lewis Byerly and W. E.
Young. A verdict was not rendered,
however, as it was thought necessary
to hear more complete testimony and
also to hear the result of the autopsy.
Andrew Rogers. who was present
when the shooting occurred, was sworn
before the jury and told of the affair
as he saw it. He said that there was
no i'll feeling existing between the two
men that would have led to any rash
act. The conversation had drifted un-
to the subject of shooting, and Dietrich
having at one time been in the western
part of the country, claimed to be an
expert with the revolver Jones ban
teringly told him that he didn't think
that he could shoot. Dietrich all the
while was playing with revolver and
now stood against the bar holding the
weapon in the crook of his arm, while
Jones was across the room half reclin-
ing ON bench Of sudden the sharp
report of the pistol rang out, and as
the men, startled, leaped back, Dietrich
quietly remarked: Never mind l
didn't shoot him. Woll, however,
walked over to Jones and seeing the
blood oozing from wound under his
eye, told Dietrich that the man was
shot. Dietrich then walked over to the
bench, and saw that Jones, who all the
time had not moved or uttered sound,
was bleeding and was unconscious.
Woll and Rogers were at once dis
patched for a doctor, and Dr. Paules
was the first to arrive on the scene. He
found Jones to be quite dead. Chief
of Police Mincemoyer also testified be-
fore the coroner's jury. He said that
when he went into the hotel he met
Dietrich coming down stairs He at
once gave himself up, also surrender
ing 80 calibre, shot revolver, that
had two empty and three loaded cham
bers. Chief Mincemoyer took Dietrich
into custody and lodged him in prison.
James A. Jones was A years of age
He is survived by his wife, three sons,
James, David and Kimmer; two broth
ers, John and Thomas, both employed
at the Structural Tubing Works; two
sisters Mrs. Jennie Hughes. of Potts
Vile and Mrs. Mary Bevan, of New
Castle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15

While many Of the members Of the
legislatuTn wCull climb a tree if they
we're 70 enc0uHtcr a chipmunk in the
woods, all If them are anxious 70 go
Eanr hlnliimR
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15
VERDICT OF CORONER'S JURY.

VERDICT OF CORONER'S JURY.
The tragedy that occurred at Hotel
| Dietrich Tuesday i'll which James a.
| Jones was shot to death caused a re-
| narkable furore of excitement about
| town yesterday, and the shooting and
| the possible outcome of the situation
was almost the one topic of discussion.
Peter Dietrich in the Montour coun-
ty prison is bearing up as well as can
be expected under the terrible strain.
! Early yesterday morning after he had
been incarcerated his nervous condi-
tion was shattered, but last evening he
had quieted down considerable and
was resting much easier.
The coroner's jury held an adjourn
ed session at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon at the office of w. V. Oglesby,
Esq, where complete testimony and
the result of the doctors autopsy was
held. The facts as related in the News
Yesterday were subStantiated, but in
addition the testimony taken yester-
day afternoon brought ont several
significant facts.
The first witness called was Andrew
Rogers who had testified before the
jury at its first meeting He told the
story of the shooting as on the pre-
vious occasion. DR.. Paules and DR..
Patten were then called and gave the
result of the autopsy that they had per
formed in the morning. 1t was their
opinion that death had been caused in
simultaneously by the bullet, which, en-
tering half inch below the left eye,
had ploughed course through the
brain and lodged in the bones of the
skull.
John Woll, the only other eye wit
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15

They do say the new voting mach
ines vote like an individual. But,
then, we have always had lot of in
dividuals that vote like machines.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15
"Aunty" Ritter Passes Away.

Mrs. Christine Ritter, widely known
about town as 'Aunty" Ritter, one of
the very oldest residents of Danville,
departed this life at 80 O'Clock Sun
day morning Had she survived un-
til May 10th she would have been 81
years of age.
| The deceased was the widow of Ben
jamin Ritter, who has been dead very
many years. She was born in Berks
county but when years of age her
parents removed to Lewisburg,, later
tax ing up their residence in SNYDER
county. "Aunty" Ritter was compar-
atively young woman when the family
removed to Danville and it was here
that the greater part of her long life
was spent.
| Probably no one was better known
in Danville and vicinity or more kind
| ly remembered She was a nurse and
for forty years she followed that voca-
tion being employed by the leading
families of this city. She was recog-
nized as an experienced and skillful
nurse and the success of her labors con-
stitute a record to be proud of. Her
| judicious and gentle ministrations
made many bed of suffering easier
in her capacity as nurse she came in
contact with people in way that was
sure to establish bond of sympathy
and feeling, out of which grew the
| general respect and affection for the
venerable woman that was shown on
every side and which helped to make
| the declining years of her life content
ed and happy.
Death was clearly due to the infrmi-
ties of old age Although in bed since
| January 2ud she did not suffer any
pain and death came at last like a
| peaceful sleep. The deceased was the
| last of ten children. She is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Nun
son. East Market street, at whose home
death occurred.
"Aunty' Ritter was consigned to
the grave in 0 Id Fellows cemetery
Tuesday. The funeral took place from
the residence of Mrs. Munson, daugh-
ter of the deceased, East Market street,
at two O'Clock.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Edward Haughton, rector of Christ
Episcopal church. The pail bearers
were: 7. J. Price, Sam A. Mccoy,
w V. Oglesby and Frank G. Schoch.
The funeral was private. The flow
ers were very beautiful, comprising
tributes from large number of we'll
known people, among whom might be
mentioned James Scarlet, 7. J. Price,
NJ G. Youngman, Robert Y. Gear
hart, DR.. JnO. Sweisfort and William
Russell. A sheaf of wheat from Mrs.
Maria Rhodes formed beautiful and
very appropriate offering.
The funeral throughout was impress
sive and abounded in tributes of re-
spect as became the last sad rights ov-
er one whose life had been so long and
who had done so much for Others
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15
JOB PRINTING

The offic of the AMERICAN
being furn shed with a large
assortment Of job letter and
fancy typ and job material
gene a ly, the Publish an
nounces TO the public tnat he
Is prepared at all times to ex-
ecute In the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
Ofall Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15
To Publish Delinquent TaxableS

Mrs. Mary Hagenbuch, tax collector
of Shenandoah, will have the list Of
delinquent taxables ready for next
Thursday evening S meeting Of Town
Council, and it is proposed to have it
published. Consequently, there is a
rush of delinquents to the tax Office,
in a desire to keep their names from
being printed in cold type.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-15

The only cooks that stay with a fam
lily nowadays are those that are marri-
ed to it.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-12-01
Caparine Is q sure. safe bracer.

One of the most attractive resorts
around Chicago is BelmOnt's Park at
the corner Of Twelfth street and 4sth
avenue. Mr.. L. A. Belmont, the genial
proprietor, does everything In his pow
er to make his patrons happy and the
result Is that his garden Is one of the
most popular resorts around Chicago.
Take the Metropolitan l. to 4Sth ave-
nue. and walk three blocks south to
Twelfth street. Or take any West
Side car c1d transfer at 4Sth avenue
to Twelfth street. All Twelfth stree
cars pass the door The car rides a.
Belmont's are all interesting and Bel
mont's place itsalf II we'll worth tn
trip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Lost or DESTROYED.

|, M. H. Gibson, of Ryegate, Ia the County
OF Caledonia and State of Vermont, hereby
give notice that am the owner of sir (6l
shares OF capital stock of the Barnet Cream.
ery association, corporation duly organ.
ized and existing under and by virtue of the
laws OF the State of Vermont, and having its
principal office for the transaction of its busi.
ness at Barnet, in said county; that said
FOUR shares OF capital stock are repre-.
scented by certificate number sixty-three
to3l Tor four shares of said stock and by n
certihcate number ninety-five (95) for two
snares OF said stock. duly issued and deliy
ereo TO me by the proper officers of said cor
poration; that said certificates have been
lost or destroyed, therefore, do hereby adj.
vertise the said loss or destruction in accord.
ance with sections 1896, 3697, and 969s Of
the Vermont Statutes,
Ii no other person claims said shares of
STOCK within three months after the expira
tlon OF the week ending April 18th, 1906. the
said corporation will issue to me a new GER
tihcate OF said stock in lieu of the one lost or
destroyed, in accordance with said sections
OF the statute, and said corporation viii not
thereafter be liable on account of said orig.
inal certificates. s
Dated at Ryegate, in said county. this 9th
day of March, 1906. ""
M H. GIBSON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Lost or DESTROYED.

/, M. H. Gibson, of Ryegate. in the County
of Caledonia, and State of Vermont, having
been duly appointed by the Hon, the Pro.
bate Court within and for the district OF
Caledonia, administrator upon the estate OF
John Gibson, late of Ryegate, in said district.
deceased, hereby give notice that the said es-
tate is the owner of four ~ shares of the
capital stock of the Ryegate Cooperative
Creamery Company, corporation duly or
ganized and existing under and by virtue of
the laws of the State of Vermont. and hav-
ing its principal office for the transaction of
its business at Ryegate in said county; that
said shares of stock are represented by a GER.
tificate number twenty-seven (27), dated the
26th day of June, 1893 duly issued by the
proper officials of the said corporation to the
said John Gibson; that said certificate has
been lost or destroyed, therefore. 1, the said
NJ. 81. Gibson, administrator, hereby adver.
tise the said loss or destruction In accord
ance with sections 1896, 3697, and 369S of the
Vermont Statutes.
II no other person claims said shares of
stock within three months after the expira-
ton of the week ending April 18th. 1906, the
said corporation will issue to the said M. H.
Gibson, administrator. a new certificate of
said stock in lieu of the one lost or destroyed
in accordance with said sections of the stat
ute, and said corporation will not thereafter
be liable on account OF the said original GER
tifcates.
Dated at Ryegate. in said county, this 10th
day of March, 1906.
M. H. GIBSON,
Administrator of the estate of John Gibson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Lost or DESTROYED.

1, NJ. H. Gibson. of Ryegate, in the County
of Caledonia, and State of Vermont. hereby
give notice that am the owner of ~ eight
shares of capital stock of the Ryegate Coop
erative Creamery Company, a corporation
duly organized and existing under and by
virtue of the laws of the State of Vermont,
and having its principal Office for the tran.
saction of its business at Ryegate, in said
county; that four ~ shares of said capital
stock is represented by certificate number
twenty.three (23) dated the 26th day of
June, 1898, duly issued to me and in my
name, and delivered to me by the proper
officers of said corporation; that four ~
shares of said capital stock is represented by
a certificate number four ~ dated the 26th
day OF June, 1898, duly issued and delivered
by the proper officers Of the said corporation
to w. J.. Henderson, late of Ryegate. in
said county. deceased; that l purchased said
last mentioned stock of said w. ]. Hender-
son, during his lifetime. and he assigned,
transferred and delivered said certificate to
me at the time of said purchase; that said
certificates have been lost or destroyed,
therefore. do hereby advertise the said loss
or destruction in accordance with sections
1906, 3697 and 3698 of the Vermont Stat
utes.
II no other person claims said shares of
took within three months after the expr a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04

Republicans. Senator Tillman now has
Senator Elkins of West Virginia under
the hammer he thinks. 1t remains to be
seen how he succeeds as great reformer.
The House propose to strike out the
passage in the legislative bill about age
tenure; for many think there is injustice
in it. We recently heard of an efficient
clerk of80, a woman who lost her son
under Admiral Dewey and few years
later another BY a boiler ex plosion, in the
service, and it was said no one would
ieel like turning out such faithful. loyal
clerk as she is.
A. M. c.
Washington, D. c. March 20, 1906.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Presentation of Account.
PHINEAS DANFORTH'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district. on the 26th
day OF March A. D. 1906. John c. Danforth,
Administrator upon the Estate of Phineas
Danforth. late of St. Johnsbury, in said Dis
count for examination and allowance, and
makes application for decree of distribution
and partition of the estate of said deceased,
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application be re.
ferred to a session thereof, to be held at the
Probate Office in said ST. Johnsbury, on the
14th day of April, A. D., 1905, for hearing,
and decision thereon: And II is further or
dered that notice hereofbe given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three
weeks successfully in the CALIFORNIAN, a
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury pre-.
vious to said time appointed for hearing,
that they may appear at said time and place,
and show cause. If any they may have. why
said account shonld not be allowed and such
decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Presentation of Account.
HENRY FARwELL'S ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District ga
In Probate court. held at the probate office
IN st. gohnsbury, in said district, on the 9th
day of March A. D. 1906.
=, Lueius g. Gifllan. Administrator upon the
Estate of Henry Farwell, late Of Bar.
net, in said district deceased, presents his ad.
mninistration account for examination and
allowance. and makes application for decree
of distribution and partition of the estate of
said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court
that said account and said application be re-
terrsd to session thersof to be held at the
9TH day of April, A. D. 1905, for hearing
and decision thereon; and it is further
persons interested, by publication of the
same three weeks successfully in the
ST. Johnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they NAV an.
pear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have, why said &C,
count should not be allowed and such decree
made.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Presentation of Account.
LUCINDA FARWBLL'S ESTATE


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District co
In Probate Court, held at the probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district. ON ths
18th day of March, A. d. 1906. '--(
Lucius E. Gilfllan, Administrator upon
Barnet, in said district, deceased, presents his
administration account for examination and
ail9wance and makes application for decree
said deceased.
whereupon, it is ordered by said court
that said account and said annl;cation,
be referred to session thereof to he held
at the Probate office in said ST. JohnsbnrH
on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1909 ~ y.
hearing and decision thereon: And II ia FIR.
ther ordered that notice SH given to all
three weeks successfully in the Catedo nS same
newspaper published at st; Johnsbury. previ.
Gus to said time appointed for hearing that
show cause, If any they may have. WIN sa 1d
account should not be allowed and such Secrss
made.
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Probate of Will.
WARREN w. SANBoRNs ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia,
IS. In Probate Court, held at the Probate
Office in st. Johnsbury, within and for said
district, on the gath day of March, D. 1906.
AnInstrument purporting to be thelast Will
and Testament of Warren w, Sanborn, late
Of st. Johnsbury, in said district. deceased,
being presented to court by Charlotte M. San
born the executrix therein named for Pro.
bate: 1t is ordered by said court that all per-
sons concerned therein be notified to appear
at session of said court, to be held at
the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury on the
18th day of April, A. D. 1906, and show
cause II any they may have, against the Pro.
bate OF said Will; for which purpose it is fur
Their ordered that copy of the record of this
order be published three weeks successfully
In the Caledonian. printed at st. Johnsbury
previous to said time appointed for hearing
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
H0w's This.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Probate of Will.

MARY JANE MACKINNoN'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT Caledonia District. 90.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said District
on the 18th day Of March A. D. 1906.
An instrument purporting to be the last
VIII and testament of Mary Jane Mackinnon,
late of Richmond. p. O., having estate in said
district. deceased, being presented to court by
Robert Mackinnon. the Executor therein nam.
60 for probate 1t is ordered by said Court
that all persons concerned therein be notified
to appear at session of said court to be held
at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury on the
7th day of April A. D. 1906. and show
cause, if any they may have, against the
probate of said will; for which purpose it
is further ordered that copy of the record
OF this order be published three weeks sue
cessively in the Caledonian, printed at St.
Iohnsbury, previous to said time appointed
for hearing.
By the Court Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge,
true copy of Record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04

tion OF the week ending April 14th, 1906. tn,
said corporation will issue to me new certif
Gates OF said stock in lieu of the ones lost OF
the Statute. and said corporation will NOT
thereatter be liable on account of said orig
inal certificates. 'e
Dated at Ryegate, in said county, this 9th
day of March, 1906. AVN
M. H. GIBSON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Probate of Will,

LAMBERT PACKARD'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District IS.
In Probate court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury. within and for said district,
on the 9th day of March. A. d. 1906
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Lambert Packard late
OF st. Jchnsbury, in said district deceased,
being presented to court by Mary E. Pack.
ard, custodian. for Probate.
1t is ordered by said court that all
persons concerned therein be notified to
at the Probate Office in St. Johnsbury on the
14th day of April. A. D. 1906. and show
cause. If any they may have, against the pro-
bate of said Will for which purpose 1t Is fur
Their ordered that copy of the record of this
order be published three weeks successfully
in the Caledonian, printed at St. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record. Attest.
WALTER P. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04

HEATING
PADS.
?! !!

MO one can appreciate the great
IN value of the devices for
applying heat to the body
without having used them. The
electric heating pads are soft, very
light and flexible, with a remov.
able covering of eiderdown, and
unlike the hot water bottle they
maintain perfectly even tempera-
ture. In cases OF rheumatism,
piel-isy. neuralgia, ETC., 1t is a
most perfect remedy. They can be
attached to any socket or recep-
tacle. Price SIS. 90.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
Liberation Notice.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia County, SIS.
This is to certify that have this day given
my son. James Holloway his time during the
remainder of his minority and shall claim
none OF his wages nor pay any of his debts
made after this date.
Witness his
CHAs. BURT, w. E. X. Holloway,
A. WORCESTER. mark.
st. Johnsbury, VT, March IS 1906.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04
| Would Say

to the public that l am sgent for Andrews
School and Hall Furniture Of every de.
scription, also selling all kinds OF Furni-
ture at rock bottom prices. 1t must be
sold. Repairing as usual and the ]. H.
Fawk's Cotton Felt Mattress speciality.
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"a Eastern Ave.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-04

Short Covert Coats loose and tight fitting Long loose coats in
all the latest cloths The shades of Gray seem to take first place
this season. Consequently have given this color the most con-
sderation in purchasing