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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
New rlileage Book.

The new Pennsylvania railroad mile
age books are out and have been re-
ceived here. They will be ON sale at the
South Danville station commencing
Saturday morning and the price will
be $40
In appearance the book does not
differ from the book formerly sold at
the same price. The conditions, how
ever, under which the book is sold are
different. The book will be good on
the Pennsylvania main line and branch
es east of Pittsburg, Erie and Buffalo,
and on the Cumberland Valley road !;
the book. however, is not good on the
New York and Long Branch line.
The book may be used by one or
more persons and may be purchased
good for the purchaser and his family,
or for firm and its employees AS
many persons as possible can ride on
the book at one time, and the book is
good until used providing that it is
used within year.
Many inquiries have been received
at the local Office and indications are
there will be a large sale on Saturday
when they go into effect.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Entertained at Lawn Party,

Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Mauser, Grov-
ania, delightfully."- entertained large
number of their young friends at II
lawn party, Friday evening. The
house and lawn were profusely decor
ated with Japanese lanterns, and in
the center of the lawn was the table,
where at nine O'Clock refreshments
were served.
The only thing to mar the pleasure
of the evening was the rain, which
came up while the refreshments were
being served.
Games of all kinds were INDUCED in
and Mr.. Mauser's graphophone fur
nished amusement for the guests.
Those present were Cleveland Boy
er, Frederick Roth, Stewart Hartman,
CLARK Blecher, James Beaver. Charles
Krum, Roy Fern. Charles Thomas,
John Thomas, Roy Weaver, Guy Now
cry, Arthur Foust, Curtis Walter,
Charles Heinbach, George Heinbach,
Mary Mauser, Pauline Mauser, Ursa
Mowrey, Dora Mowrey, Lydia Boyer,
Ella Boyer, Emma Foust, Cora Foust,
Pearl Heberling. Helen Pursel, Beulah
Knorr, Lydia Hartman, Viola Fern,
Emma Krum, Anna Krum, Lulu Smith,
Rebecca Hawkins, Ruth Thomas, Grace
Thomas, Maud Fry, Stella Shultz,
Minnie Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. John
Welliver, son Earl and daughter Doro-
thv.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Claim Unfair Assessment.

The Shamokin Dispatch says: The
taxpayers of Coal township continue
to show dissatisfaction with the in
equality of tax assessments, and are
preparing to protest to court against
it. They will show that when the
triennial assessment was made three
years ago, the individual property
holders were increased in their assess
ed valuation three times their prev
ious levy At present an acre os land
i'll Coal township with mineral and
surface rights is assessed at about 500
The same acre cut up into lots with
only surface rights granted is assessed
at nearly $400. A house owned by a
coal company and rented for $40 a
year is assessed at just half the valua-
tion of similar house belonging to
an individual. The assessed valuation
of Coal township is nearly S400, 00C
less than three years ago, corporations
having received nearly nine per cent.
reduction
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Presbyterian Statistics.

The Presbyterian church in the
United States has l, ,l5S, 662 members,
according to report issued by Rev.
DIR. William Henry Roberts, stated
clerk of the Presbyterian General AS
sembly. This does not include 1856, ,2l2
members of the Cumberland Presby-
terian church, recently united with
the northern body. The Presbyterian
church has "a synods, 246 presbyteries,
S,l1S churches, 7.S4S ministers, 20, $50
elders, H., 100 deacons and 1,098, ,52l
Sabbath school members. The con
tributions,last year to all benevolent
institutions to the church amounted to
Sl9 993. 3OS.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN.

The Lancaster Examiner is quite
right when it gives this admirable ad-
vice to the young men among whom
it circulates: Every young man
should be gentleman or try to be one.
1t is just as easy as being a rowdy and
pays much better. There is nothing
smart in being n staggering tough"
or in patronizing the fast set. The
young fellows you see who are affect
ing drink. the lewd and annoying, are
not only making asses and nuisances
of themselves, but are destined some
day to fill poor houses and jails. They
are the ones who have no homes, no
friends, no money-the ones the police
men tell to move on. >" That article
is of universal application. There are
young men in Danville who need to
profit by its warning.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
KALBFUS SAYS
GAME IMPROVES

In reply to interrogatories addressed
to the board of game commissioners of
the State concerning conditions rela-
tive to game in this section of Penn
sylvania, the Williamsport Sun is in
receipt of the following very interest
ing and important letter from DR.. Jo-
seph Kalbfus, of Harrisburg, secretary
of the game commission:
''In the matter of game would say,
from personal observation and the re-
ports of our protectors and individu-
ais, from all over the State, am sure
game of all kinds will be more plenti
full this fall than for many years, es-
pecially rutfled grouse and deer, of
which we are receiving splendid re-
ports. Wild turkey and woodcock ap-
pear to have done we'll, and the quail
imported from Alabama are ''simply
out of sight" having in every inst
ance far exceeded our utmost expecta-
covies containing more than eighteen
birds some as high as twenty-three.
1t is up to the sportsmen of the State
to save these birds, and l expect soon
to issue circular letter upon this sub
jeot.
81 think present conditions are to a
great extent due to the absence of for
est fires and the interest taken in the
matter of game protection by the gem
eral public. l take pleasure in saying
that officers of the game commission
are treated fairly in almost every COM
munlty in the State, and that the help
accorded us in our work and without
which we could do but little-is most
encouraging to us. The amount of vio-
lations by our own people is limited,
and nothing like what it was n few
years ago. With the foreigner things
are different, and to use, a common
expression with him I'VE are up
against stiff proposition, sometimes
to our sorrow, sometimes the other
way.
1.-The game commission has no sys-
tenn of district wardenship. Our offic-
ers are appointed for the entire State,
and have the right to arrest any and
every where they may find violations
in the commonwealth. "
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
SHEPHERD Dogs
Queer STUNT

The various railroad crossings of
town where the cars become factors
that pedestrians and those who con-
duct street traffic are obliged to take
sternly into account are pretty sure to
be scenes of occurrences that attract
more than passing attention; some are
amusing; now and then one is tragic
and not infrequently something hap
pens that could be ranked with the
serio. comic. Under the circumstances
the life of the watchman should not
he burdened with dullness and mono-
tony.
George Hunlock, watchman at the
Railroad street crossing of the ID. l..
q W. line, Tuesday told story
that would bear out the above view
The occurrence took place day or so
ago. The passenger train east, due to
arrive here at 2 III p m, had just left
the station and was bowling along to.
ward Railroad street at good rate of
speed. Just as it approached the cross
ing woman accompanied by "A fine
big shepherd dog walked across the
track-that is the woman did, but the
big dog,a playful fellow, just as if to
tease his mistress, while she called
and coaXed in the most appealing way,
stood stock still upon the track, turn
ing his eyes one minute toward the
woman and the next toward the rapid
ly approaching train and all the while
| wagging his tail roguishly as if he
enjoyed the sport
1t was only a brief moment until the
train was literally on the spot. and
still the dog refused to move. 1t was
clearly all over with the canine and
the woman in an agony of mingled
grief and horror threw her apron over
her face to shut out the terrible sight
The watchman, however, was spect-
ator of what occurred The pilot OF
COW catcher proved very good dog
catcher. 1t gathered the canine square
| ly and threw him upon the pilot, in
which position it carried him fully
sixty feet, when, unable to hold OF
any longer, he rolled down off the
pilot. His foolhardiness was accom-
panied with the most astounding good
luck, for not only did the dog roll of
on the side of the COW catcher, but he
also alighted upon his feet, which en-
abled him by timely spring to gel
out of harms way
| Without waiting for moment tho
dog ran around the rear end of the
train and joined his pale and trembl
ing mistress, who could scarcely be
lieve her eyes when she saw him alive
and uninjured. If the dog was fright
ened he did not show it in his man
ner. He continued frisky and playful
as though the whole affair was lit
tie stunt he had planned to have som'
fun with his mistress.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Death of George Moser, Sr.

George Moser, an aged and life long
resident of Montour county, died at
his home in Liberty township, on the
road between this city and Limestone
vile, at O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The death of Mr.. Moser was caused by
a complication of diseases induced by
old age, his last illness being of about
three months duration. Mr.. Moser
was an agriculturalist all his life un-
til several years ago when he was com
PEELED to retire from the active par
ticipation in the duties of the farm on
account of failing strength. He was
a member of the Lutheran church at
Washingtonville.
The deceased is survived by his wife
who is 81 years old. Seven children
also survive Peter S. and John, of
Valley township; Henry, of Washing
tonville; Jacob, of near Jerseytow /;
George, who lives on the homestead; !;
Mrs. Jacob Keefer, of near Washing
tonville, and Mrs. G.. ID. Vognetz, of
Strawberry Ridge. A brother, John
Moser, of Turbotville, who is SO years
old, also survives.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
improvements on Bloom Street.

Bloom street above A street where
the trolley track has been raised is in
very bad condition for driving and is
the cause of much complaint The
street each side of the trolley track
has been raised to corresponding
height by being covered with course
of large cinder This in its present
shape is very bad to drive over. The
state of affairs has already existed for
a couple of weeks and drivers think
that it is nearly time that better con-
ditions were brought about.
The borough is probably doing the
best it can under the circumstances
The intention is. we are informed, to
use the ten ton roller ON the street, af-
ter it has been given top course of
finer material. Unless this is done the
street will be poor apology for a
thoroughfare in a progressive town.
1t is hoped, however, that there will
be no unnecessary delay, as those who
use the street are not altogether un-
reasonable in protesting against
things as they are at present.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Surprise Party.

A very pleasant party was rendered
Mrs. Herbert Shultz at her home in
Riverside, Saturday, in honor of her
44th birthday. A sumptuous dinner
was served and a pleasant afternoon
was spent. All wished Mrs. Shultz
many happy returns of the day. Among
the guests wee Mrs. f. W. Young,
Mrs. George Belford, Mrs. W. W.
Kimble, Mrs. John Farley, Mrs. Will
liam MINER, Mrs. B. A. Splitter, Mrs.
Jacob Berger, Mrs. John SPOTS, Sr. :,
Mrs. ]. Yeager, Mrs. j. Knorr, Mrs.
Jerome Flood, Mrs. Elias Snyder, Mrs.
Adam Weaser, Mrs. John SPOTS, Jr. =,
and daughter Corine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Shultz and daughter Mildred,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Shultz, Mrs.
Grant Huber, Misses Blanche Riffel,
Minerva Riffel, Nettie Yeager, Irene
Farley, Blanche Whitmire, James
Shultz, Earl Weaser, Ruth Weaser,
Ethel Snyder.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
LAST WEEK
OF VACATION

The three months school vaca-
week being all that remains Not only
the public schools, but the parochial
schools Of st. Hubert's and st. JOS
eph's will open the first week in Sept
ember. Each of these schools, how
ever, will fall in line with the general
observance of labor day, so that
throughout the borough the first day
of school will not be until next Tues
day.
Throughout the rural districts, where
holidays receive less recognition than
in town, labor day will not be an OBJ
stacle in the way of the opening of
the schools and in those districts where
the term begins in the first week of
September Monday will be the open
ing day. 1t is wholly optional with
the school boards whether the schools
close on labor day or not. OF the forty
seven rural schools of the county prob
ably more than one-half of them will
open on next Monday.
Throughout the borough the repairs
on the different buildings have been
nearly completed. The walls, where
in need of it, have been calcimined
and everything has been made attrac-
tive and comfortable for the pupils.
At each of the school buildings the an
nual cleaning is in progress and the
rooms, as far as completed, present a
clean and fresh appearance that in
sures the most healthful conditions dur
ing the school term.
The last week of vacation proves a
/ busy one for teachers and pupils alike.
One by one the teachers are returning
from their vacation trips and prepar-
ing for the routine of school. The
pupils are counting the few davs that
intervene between the present and the
beginning of the term. That they re-
gard the near approach, however, with
emotions that vary is only natural and
probably while some will welcome the
school bell as a joyous sound there are
others of an opposite way of thinking
who before another month will help
/ to make the truant officers life strenu-
Gus enough.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
A Pleasant Surprise.

The Both anniversary of the birth
day of Alonzo Krum was observed at
his home, East Danville, on Monday
evening when his many friends enter
ed his home in group. A splendid
time was enjoyed. Those present were :
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Krum, Charles
Thornton, George, William, Benjamin
and Mrs. Sarah Krum, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alonzo Krum, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Leighow, son and daughter, Mrs Oscar
Kocher and daughter Lizzie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Baylor and daughter
Martha, Mrs. Warren Baylor, William
and Carrie Kashner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Ritter and son James, Mrs. Will
liam Miller, Jacob Miller. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Shenk, Misses Lizzie Mauser,
Laura Lowe, Mrs. John Kocher and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Leig-
how, son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Pollock, son and daughter, Rev.
@. D.. Lerch and Curry Snyder.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
ALIENS AND CRIME.

Referring to the increase of crimes
of violence in this State, due to the
criminal conduct of the growing army
of aliens, the Sharon Telegraph says
"There is said to be a sort of an organ.
ization in South Sharon and out in
the coal mine neighborhood near Lees
burg, which Just about defies author
ity, and the judge of the Mercer coun-
ty courts recently said to the Telegraph
editor that he had reason to believe
that some of the witnesses in MUIR
der trial from Leesburg, actually were
afraid to tell what they knew of the
murder, fearing that they would meet
with harm at the hands of their fellow
countrymen. The Telegraph thinks
this is n sad state of affairs and it re-
commends such changes in the i'm
migration laws as would help to rem
edy the matter. 1t is entirely right.
Europe should be compelled to care for
her own criminals and paupers.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
In Honor of Birthday.

A very pleasant party was rendered
Miss Verna Morrison Tuesday evening
at her home IN East Danville, the oc-
oasion being her 18th birthday. Re
freshments were served. Those present
were: Miss Blanche Johnson, of
Bloomsburg Misses Flora Lynn, Viola
Fern, Verna, Dora, Laura and Gordy
Morrison, Maize, Emma and Cora
Foust, Beryl Gordner, Emma krum,
Rebecca Hawkins, Anna Krum, Mrs.
James Morrison, Mrs Samuel Helm
bach, Mrs. Joseph Rishel, Mrs. Wood
ward Morrison Messrs. Chas. and
Geo. Heimbach, Roy Weaver, Arthur
Foust, Calvin Cashner, Roy Fern,
Walter Dell, Curtis Walters. Clarke
Blecher, Fred Roberts, Geo. Krum,
Thornton Krum, Ralph White, Taring
Seidel, Sylvester Dougherty, Ray Nor
rison, Jacob Kocher, Chas. Thomas, of
Scranton
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
REMOVING A
lS-TON BOILER

Contractor W. A. Shepperson has
again laid hold of the pile of debris
that still marks the site of the bessem-
er blast furnace, dismantled last spring
and he promises that the whole un-
slightly mass shall be carted away be-
fore winter.
Mr.. Shepperson just now is engaged
in removing the big Heine boiler,
which was used in connection with
the blast furnace. 1t was installed
within comparatively recent years and
was considered too valuable to break
up into scrap when the furnace was
dismantled, but was left on the ground.
1t has quite recently been purchased
by the firm of Evenden 81 Bros, flor
lists and nurserymen of Williamsport
The boiler is q monstrous mechanism
weighing some fifteen tons. Mr.. Shep-
person is genius in handling heavy
weights and he proposes to move the
big boiler with its attachments intact
all the way from the furnace site down
to the cars, a distance, allowing for
the oircuitous course that will have
to be pursued, of at least 300 yards.
He already has the whole mass block
ed up considerably higher than it's
former foundation. The boiler, too
heavy for handling in any other way,
will be moved on rollers,a plan which
seems perfectly feasible, as the entire
distance to be covered is down grade.
Below the furnace, where the big boil
er will be loaded, the yard is several
feet above the railroad, which will
make it very easy matter to get the
boiler on to an open car.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
This CAMP HAS
ALL THE COMFORTS

Camping out has become very popu-
lar with Danville people. Probably
never before have so many of our citi-
zens adopted that form of outing as
the present year. The camp, however,
which holds the record in point of
numbers, equipment and length of time
COS cred by the outing is the one at
Edgewater, made up of the families
of ]. H. Cole, l. ID. West William
Kase West, Mrs. Greenwalt, George
M. West and wife, and Miss Lou West.
The camp is pitched on Mr. Cole 5
own farm on the river bank about IA
mile this side of Cameron Tine camp
is located scarcely more than three
hundred yards from the house and
barn under the shade of high wide
spreading trees. 1t is directly opposite
Carr's island and the outlook over the
river is most beautiful. The camp it
self is model and contains all the
comforts and convenience of the home.
Joe Hooker is chef for the party
Beside the tent for the cook there is a
kitchen tent, a dining tent. l2X21 feet ;
| library tent, l2X30 feet a ladies' cab
| III lSA@l lttt anu lutll > SlttDlup Uclt
| with colonial porch 14Xli feet. BY
day and night the camp is decorated
with Japanese lanterns, while n sixty
foot flag pole rears aloft flag 6X9
| feet.
Many visitors are entertained by the
hospitable campers. S. T.. 3ergstresser,
Misses Ethel, Clara, Catherine and
John Bergstresser, of Mt. Carmel, on
Saturday returned home after a sever
al days sojourn at Camp Edgewater.
The average number of people i'll the
| camp is about twenty. In this num-
ber are ten children. who are enjoying
the outing in the fullest. There are
two ponies and two horses in the
camp. When horseback riding and
| driving become mOnotonous there are
| four boats on the river to be used in
rowing, fishing and bathing There is
also tennis court at the camp, along
with swings, quoits and an excellent
selection of reading matter, among
which as the most Indispensable of all
is the Morning News.
The present is the fourth year foi
Mr. Cole and his family at "Edgewat
er. p" They have been in camp since
July 25th. The outing, however, is
drawing to close and they expect tc
break camp on labor day.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Corn Roast at Cameron.

A party of young people from this
city and their guests enjoyed a corn
roast last evening. The journey to
Cameron, the scene of the festivities,
was made in two large hacks. In the
party were: Miss Edna Roth, of Sha-
mokin Miss Edna Campbell, of Fort
Wayne, Indiana Miss Grace Haag, of
Wilkes-Barre Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Savidge, of Snydertown Misses Ruth
Carodiskey, Mayme Richards, Alice
Stebbins, Gertrude Linker, Emma
Linker, Bertha Miller, Margaret Evans,
May Meyer, Desda Campbell, Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. l.. Daub. Messrs. Leon Meyer,
Frank Linker, Blaine James, Joe Low
enstein, William Ellenbogen, John
Henning, George Eggert, Frank Mon
tague. Raymond Clayton and William
Fagley, of Bloomsbury.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
ASSESSORS.

The Titusville Herald has the fol-
lowing about matter of considera BILE
Importance AT the State convention
of county commissioners, which has
just concluded its sessions, the legisla-
tive committee was instructed to pre-
pare bill for presentation to the next
Legislature, making assessors appoin-
tees of the county commissioners.
There are some points in favor of such
Il change. Too often assessors with
out ability, judgment, courage or dis
cretion are elected in city, township
or borough simply because their party
happens to be in the majority. 1t is
an office vitality important to the tax
payer, touching his pocketbook at ev-
cry turn. Any legislation that will
assist to raise the standard of assessors
will be-a welcome change in every
district of the State -