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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
ELOPEMENT WAS
FRUSTRATED

An elopement, in which two young
people from this city were the prin,
cipals, was nipped in the bud yester-
day when the mother of the girl ap-
pretended the pair at Grovania
The girl, Ada Messer, daughter of
Mrs. William Messer, East Market
street, has been receiving attention all
this summer from a young man, Sid
ney Foust, also of Danville Satur-
day night Ada disappeared from home
and all efforts on the part of Mrs
Messer to locate her proved unavail-
ing.
Tuesday Mrs Messer learned that
her daughter had called on their dress
maker and lad taken away with her a
dress recently finished. Yesterday
morning Mrs. Messer endeavored to
have a warrant sworn out for the
young man for enticing her away from
home, but was unable to secure the
paper as the evidence was insufficient.
Before she reached home after her
trip TO the office of the justice she was
informed that her daughter, i'll COM
pany with Foust, had been seen max
ing their way up Bloom street She
found at home that Ada had taken ad
vantage Of her absence to enter the
house, pack some belongings in a suit
case and depart
Mrs. Messer. then more determined
than ever, set out on the trail of the
runaways. At the trolley terminus on
Mill street she was informed by the
road employees that a couple answering
to her description had been seen by
them about miles out of Danville,
walking up Bloom road
She boarded the car and at the farm
of G. y. MOwTey, at Grovania, she
espied the youthful pair at the pump
getting drink. She alighted from the
car and took stern charge of Ada,
bringing her back to Danville on the
next car down.
Ada Messer is l6 years old, but not
withstanding her tender age she is a
most determined lass. She positively
refused to tell her mother anything of
her intentions III leaving home, and
even refused to say whether or not she
is already married to young Foust. 1t
is a supposition, however, in the mind
of Mrs. Messer that while heI daugh-
ter was away over Sunday the couple
went to some place in New York State
and were married.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
I'm Readiness for Accidents

The Reading station in this city has
been furnished, by the general super
intendent, with small boxes of emerg-
ency supplies to be used in case of ac-
cident. The little boxes are about six
inches in length, and four inches high
and wide. They contain gauze com
presses, gauze bandages, linen band
ages court plaster, safety pins, etc.
and complete instructions as to how
each article should be used in case of
accident
One of these will be kept on hand
hereafter in every station, engine
house, yard office, freight caboose,
switch tower and wreck train, all
along the company's line; and will
doubtless be highly appreciated by the
employees.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
A Record Breaker.

Yesterday, considering the time of
year, seemed to be n record breaker for
heat and general discomfort Every
one was heard to register some sort of
a protest. The employees of the mills
and foundries had an especially hard
time of il. Mercury nearly reached
the 80 mark during the afternoon and
low temperature continued during the
night Formerly the nights were cool
but now even that comfort has been
taken away from us. People generally
are hoping for rain, which naturally
would inaugurate different weather
conditions.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Personal
PARAGRAPHS

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Clemens, of
Philadelphia, are visiting at the home
of Mrs Matilda Sheriff. East Market
street.
Miss Stella Beaver, of this city, spent
Sunday at the home of her parents
near Washingtonville.
Miss Maragret j. Robbins, of Roar
ing Creek, spent Sunday with her par
ents near Washingtonville.
Mrs. Harry Harding and son Harry,
of WatsontOwn, and Miss ELLA Hard
ing, of Washington, d. c., have re-
turned after visit at the home OF
Viola Young, Ash street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest G. Rogers, of
Sunbury, spent Sunday with relatives
in this city.
Miss May Boone, of St Claire and
Miss Maggie Mowrer, of 3 Rivers.
Michigan, are guests at the home of
DR.. and Mrs Jonathan Sweisfort, Mill
street
John Reppert and daughter, MRS.
Mary Heimbach, have returned home
from a visit with relatives in Berks
county.
William d. Laumaster is spending a
week in Danville after having com
pleted an evangelistic engagement in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Susan Forred, of New York
City, is visiting at the home of Mrs
Andrew Magill Ash street
Miss Emma Coolbaugh has returned
to Kingston after visit with Miss
Alice Guest, Front street
Mrs. John Clapp, of Binghamton,
New York, and Miss Ella Stone, of
Dallas, Texas, are guests at the home
o. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Woollev
West Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs John Holland and son
Thomas have returned to Denver, Col
Orado, after visit with relatives in
this city.
Misses Media Jacobs, Emma Dunn
ed yesterday afternoon for visit at
the Jacobs home on West Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chamberlin
and sons, William and John, of Torres
dale, will arrive today for few days
visit at the Rea home on West Market
street.
Miss Katherine Frantz, of Wilkes
Barre, will arrive today for a visit
with Miss Mary Holloway, Bloom
street.
Mrs. Harry Culp has left for Mitflin-
burg, where she will make her home
in the future
Joseph Shick, spent yesterday with
Sunbury friends.
John Kase returned to Bucknell un-
iversity at Lewisburg yesterday after
spending his vacation at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. f Kase,
Bloom street.
Miss Margaret Keubler. of Sunbury,
is guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs
George A. ROssman, Pine street.
Miss Name Beaver returned to Phil
adelphia yesterday after a visit at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Beaver, Pine street.
Mrs. j. NJ Brader left yesterday for
a visit with friends in Berwick
Lee Kaufman, of Elysburg, was a
visitor in this city Yesterday
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
HOLLAND AT1nERMAN
PASSES AWAY
He Was Ill of Consumption for
Over a Year-Funeral Saturday.

Holland S. zimmerman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. L. S. zimmerman, Ferry
street, departed this life after year $
illness at 80 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. The cause of death was con-
sumption. The deceased was 81 years
of age. He was the only child of his
parents, both of whom survive. The
funeral will take place at p. m. Sat-
urday. Interment in Odd Fellows
cemetery
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Band Instruments Arrive.

The instruments for the new band
at Exchange have arrived. They are of
the finest make and material and the
musicians are justly proud. The first
practice, under the able direction of
Prof. Rishel, of Turbotville, took place
Tuesday evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
CheSter'S Idea,

The Chester Times suggests that the
city of Chester get sign painted in
scribed: Wanted-20O tramps to clean
the streets " If such sign be placed
at every cross road rear the city it is
the opinion of the Times that Chester
will soon see the last of her tramp Wis
itors. 1t says With standing invit-
alton to the tramp fraternity to come
and aid in the evolution of the city
beautiful and apply himself to civics,
Chester would rid itself of one of the
barnacles to thrift and industry. Ad.
vertisement is cure to number of
ills. 1t will be found to be efficacious
in the tramp evil. " What's good for
Chester ought to be equally good for
other sections of the Commonwealth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

Edward Emmors, of Roycratown,
Montgomery county WIS recently
found guilty of rollntng the Srhuyl-
kill river by having the sewage from
his manufacturing plant discharged
therein A motion for new trial has
been oyerruled.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Underwent Operation.

Mrs. Charles Shires, Sr., of Straw
berry Ridge, underwent an operation
at the Williamsport hospital yesterday
morning Word from the hospital last
evening was to the effect that the op-
Grafton had been most successful.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Red Tipped Hawk.

Harry Weaver, r. +. d. No. ., on
Saturday shot a red tipped hawk mea-
surfing 52l4 inches from tip to tip
The red tipped variety of hawks are
rather uncommon in this section and
are very destructive to game aud do
mesticated fowl
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Party At RushtOwn,

a number of young people were de.
lightfully entertained at fruit sup.
per ON Tuesday evening at the home
II Mr. and Mrs. John Eckert at Rush.
town. An ENJOYABLE evening was spent
by all. Those present were: Misses
Mary, Ruth, Grace ana Martha Camp
bell. Gertrude and Reta Eckman,
Martha and Trenton Hummer and Car
RE Eckert Messrs W. V. Campbell
Thomas Chappell, Charles II. Gulick,
Joseph Hummer and Paul Eckert
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

Worry over an impending law suit
drove Mrs. Joseph Halllck, we'll
known resident of Trevorton to sui
eide Tuesday. A few weeks ago Mrs
Hallick became the plaintiff in suit
against Contractor Murphy, of Trevor
ton, and since that time she has thought
of nothing else.
The first indication that she had
committed the rash act was when
Sebastian Schacich happened to pass
the home, which is located in the east
ern part OF Trevorton, glanced in and
saw the woman suspended by the neck
from rope which was secured to
nails driven i'll the door jam between
the basement kitchen and cellar. She
had not even thought to close the door
leading to the street.
Schacich cut the body down and at
once raised an alarm. Several hurried
to DR.. Lark office but when he arriv-
ed he found her past human help.
The method OF self destruction used
by the woman must have been calmly
and deliberately planned. She drove
five l0-penny nails into the door jam
and then securely tying a clothes line
to the nails stepped up on a low chair,
tving the other end of the rope around
her neck. Then she kicked the chair
from under her. Death was due to
strangulation.
The body was still warm when dis
covered by Schaciah so that she could
not have been hanging more than fif-
teen minutes.
The unfortunate woman was 33 years
of age and is survived by a husband
and four children.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
PiIfSnn'S 6 New ArmnrX.

The corner stone of Pittston new
armory was laid ON Thursday with in
formal ceremonies. This will be the
first of the line of armories to be built
by the State
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
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 tnat he
is prepared at all times to ex-
ecute in the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
ofalI Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
machine THAT
Possesses Speed

In these days when tine law relating
to automobiles is so strictly enforced
the names of those owning machines,
who have been made to pay the pen
atty for exceeding speed limit is sim
ply legion. 1t is no doubt very un-
pleasant ard humiliating experience
to come to grief in this way 1t re.
mains for the town of Shamokin to
afford instance in which an automo-
bile owner knows how to be philoso-
| phical, even good -natured under the
circumstances.
On last Sunday the young man, who
! belongs to one of the most enterprising
| business firms of Shamokin, ran through
Danville with his automobile. Being
from the coal region town, where ev-
erything moves rapidly, it is not sur
prising that he bowled through Dan
vile at a lively clip.
On Monday he received from Chief
MincemOyer of our town a communi-
cation, informing him that the officer
held a warrant for his arrest for ex-
ceeding the speed limit of ten miles
per hour. and explaining to him that
he could facilitate matters and avoid
further annoyance by forwarding a
check for twelve dollars, which includ-
ed fine and costs.
Yesterday chief of-police Mincemoy-
er received reply from Shamokin as
follows:
D. u. Mlncemoyer,
Dear Sir: Your communication re.
celved. l am unable to state at which
| am most surprised-your charge that
l was speeding over the limit or the
fact that the old car could go over 10
miles an hour, a fact of which | was
heretofore doubtful. But it's an i'll
wind that does not blow some one
some good. L expect to dispose of the
car shortly and as speed is the first
and most essential requisite will be
able to produce unimpeachable eyid.
ence that my car possesses speed.
Thanking you for the unsolicited
favor | herewith enclose check for Sl2
to balance account.
Very sincerely yours,
MN
Chief Mincemoyer, who is used to
pickering and bitterness generally on
such occasions, was nearly dumbfound-
ed by the cool and witty reply and at
once came to the conclusion that he
was up against true sportsmen Yes
terday the Shamokin man received the
following reply from Danville:
Dear Sir Il am in receipt of your
check for $l2. 90 for exceeding speed
limit. I've have a course of 100 yards
On Mill street, which you covered in
II seconds, making the rate just IS. 50
miles per hour. Hoping that if you
wish to sell your machine this will
add to the price you receive | am
Very truly yours,
j. G. MINCEMOYER,
Chief of Police
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

~ sntLI "
CONDENSED NEWS.

Every person should personally stud,
tlg ISSUES 80 the campaign and th,
Igl.aulllN ul the candidates.
Are You going to Harrisburg on Oct
lher 4th.
The hurried retreat of Genera
Humidity - emtcfully noted.
Ex. CuuuciIutu Samuel Cocklin, o
Cumberland county, has been sent t
5siI for tNo years and sentenced to pay
s4U0 fne for embezzling 500 III tal
money
Many successful county fairs are be
ing held throughout the State.
Tie man Viii. q tax receipt is for
tuu8te
The exposure of bad or a weak man
j. ua argument against religion.
John McN1n,v. travelling across
country from Dubois to St Mary's,
tried to enter au old house on the road
side intending 10 take a rest, when a
trap gun was discharged. wounding
him in both legs. lie is now an in
mate 90 the Elb county almshouse and
m8y loose one or both legs.
some variety WI- added to the lives
of the clerks amt patrons of big dry
goods stone iu #uJtstown by the intru-
sion 81 81 iralIr-ume bull which broke
away from i HerJ and entered the
store. Na pe.a.l damage was done.
While ftu women and several chill
dreu were sitting uu porch in Sha-
m0blB tbe other night a live telephone
wirs fell. .oue end falling on the group
an the party were badly burned.
Modern life IS decidedly perilous.
oliver IS uuor, an Adams county
Tanner living near Brysonia, commit
ed suicide hy blowing ont his brains.
He discharged the gun with a string
attached 10 hl# foot
There are few things in this world
more valuable than success.
The mean thing that You say about
soar ueiehbor is always carried
straight - him
Tho worthless dogs that infest some
parts of the city could very easily be
spared
lue amateur sportsman is already
cleaning up his gun for the annual
period of peril.
~tarekeepers are now beginning To
display their fall and winter goods.
Political prophets aIe trying to read
f.g answer Do the stars.
september is capable of we'll nigh
perfect day-. and she treated the peo.
Tle ~ this section Of the State to one
~ them yesterday There was faint
prediction of autumn in the air. but.
taken an in all. the day was "A glor-
sous One
Ia Belgium all COWS over three
month OLD are 60 br seen wearing ear
rings breeders are obliged To keep a
raeori 0f all cattle raised by them.
- i' .i''..''' '.. ', : IL, M ',.',I'l ,I 'it,, i,
fastened % its ear
"a. pr..s. ., b.. .,,.t,,-,.,, - ~.
Kisses ir public \ kiss in the street
II AAll1'" nA ma" "i - - and on
l''i ''i ''l . 'I'' "i - beeiaratl"h
- love pa q postcard renders the send
ei Iiaole Q" a hh' "i sou.
-harbUrp NJ Becker hoy N,vor,,
II N5Iv,ukae sutamobil.d an tbe vav
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
Yesterdays Base Ball Scores
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Athletics, 4 Chicago, 3.
Washington, 4 Cleveland, 3.
New York, 3; st. Louis, II.
Boston, 2; Detroit, !.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
st. Louis, >; Philadelphia, 1.
st. Louis, 0; Philadelphia, /.
Pittsburg, > New York, D.
Chicago, 3 Boston, !.
Cincinnati, 3; Brooklyn, ?.
Cincinnati, O; Brooklyn, /.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

Members of the Black Hand society
are blamed with having dynamited a
house in which two families of Itali-
ans lived. The outrage occurred at
Old Forge, a mining town located near
Wilkes Barre
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20
SAD DEATH Of
ARTHUR B. Smith

Arthur b. Smith, of Upper Marlbor-
ough, Maryland, departed this life at
9:1o O'Clock Saturday night at the
home of Lafayette Sechler, Kipps
Run. This death is one of the saddest
that has taken place in this vicinity
in long time,
The deceased, who was a nephew of
Mrs. Sechler, came north about the
first of July to spend his school vaca-
ton About five weeks ago he was
taken i'll of typhoid fever. He had
nearly passed through the siege and
seemed on fair way to recover when
about ten days ago he suffered a re
lapse. From that date his condition
became critical On Friday hope was
! abandoned
The deceased was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w r. Smith of Marlborough,
Maryland. W. Il. Smith, the father,
! is "A native OF this place, but for some
/ 20 years has resided at Marlborough,
where he holds the Office of register of
wills. Arthur was 10 years of age. He
was a very promising young man and
was much beloved by his associates,
having many friends among the young
people of this vicinity, where he fire.
quently visited. Last year he was at
school in Front Royal Va, and was
preparing for a law course. Besides
his parents he is survived by a broth
er, Norman, Is years of age.
Arthur b. Smith of Upper Marlbor-
ough, Md. whose sad death of typhoid
fever was noted Monday, was consign-
ed to the grave in Odd Fellows ceme-
terry Tuesday afternoon.
The funeral, which took place from
Christ Episcopal church at 3 o'clock,
was preceded by a short service at the
residence of Lafayette Sechler, Kipp's
Run, where death occurred. Rev. John
Sherman, pastor of the First Baptist
church, officiated at the residence in
the church Rev. Edward Haughton
conducted the service.
The pail bearers were six young men
from town: Robert Jacobs, Randall
Jacobs, Ellis Lando, Charles Hartt,
John Kase and Blaine James The
flowers were beautiful, comprising
many tributes from individual friends
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were: Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Smith, father and mother,
and Norman Smith, brother of the de-
ceased, and Dr. and Mrs. Kline, of
Reading.
The cinder roadbed on Bloom street,
which affords hard driving under any
circumstances, is considered unfit to be
driven by funerals. Where it can be
done Centre street is used. On the oc
casion of the funeral Tuesday the
cortege drove up East Market street to
Railroad street, thence out that thor
oughfare by the p x r. station, EN-
erging on Bloom road above the cul-
vert
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

Teachers of the West Washington,
Washington county, schools, have re-
fused to sign contract which con-
tains a clause to the effect that if they
quit teaching during the term they are
to lose one month pay.
-
-Four Italians, ON trial for murder
in the Lancaster county court for the
murder of fellow countryman at At
glen, were on Monday convicted of
murder in the first degree. The usual
motion for a new trial has been made.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

One way to ENJOY life is to keep
sunny.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-09-20

Continued on Fourth Page.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-27
STENSLANp RECEIVES HEAVY
SENTENCE

CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-Paul q. Stems
land. to whose self confessed embel-
element of s1NO,000 was due chiefly
to the collapse of the Milwaukee AveH-
uc state bans. was given an lndeter-
inmate sentence in tie penltentiary
" thin three hours after his arrival
in Chicago from the east and before
another three hours had passed the
convicted bank nresidenJ haG besHn
service CT sentence at joliet
Stensiand pleaded guilty 70 TWO ii
dictmen;s, one charging em5ezzle-
ment and the other charging violation
Of the state banking laws. \ fine OF
s12o was imposed upon the latter
charge which vas based upon accept
ance # $50 in deposits after the bank
Mas inso.venr.
tn 5snreuce tnpo-e.. which Wi
rnera5e ccncurreully, are from ono IT,
fl" aud one 70 ten years. making the
ion-esG term the prisoner Will d,
ccmDr.Iad 70 serve no5 more thar
ton wears.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-27
FRANK P. lANGAN MAKES
FRIENDS EVERYWHERE

Frank P Langan, Fusion nominee
for judge OF the first judicial district
the bench of which is now occupied
o.; Judge Murphy, came down fror,
Virginia City this mornin gand will
remain several days.
l.angan is the man that defended
the eight aour law before Judge Mar
ply. who declared it unconstitutional.
The case was appeaIed to the Su
preme court and LangaN assisted the
attorney general. J G. Sweeney. until
the case was disposed Of il that trl-
bunal and the law was p,ead on the
statute books
He i an af1ab}e and agreeable gen
tlemar. enc q the best read lawyers
II The state and has the faculty OF
maE.na friends that few men possess
. -.ca.cr degree.
Ta- Appeal bespeaks fer him the
can a'H, consideration Of the voters OF
nnia-lT county. as well as the other
t.--s covu-ies IN the i.Stricr.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-27
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MAKE A HIT
SPARKS, GEO. A.
BARTLETT, JAMES G. SWEENEY.
RICHARD sToDDARD AND DAVE
RYAN REACH TUSCARORA AND
ARE ACCORDED RECEPTION.

nv,
party ol Democfatic-oii'er nominees
on the state ticket, comprising Gcv
ernor Sparks. George A. Bartlett. Ter
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The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-27
MIRTH AND FUN At THE
OPERA HOUSE

For mirth provoking, laugh pro
ducing and genuinely enjoyable com
edy. All the Comforts o. Home, as
presented last evening by the Har-
per company, captured the prize.
Every part was excellently cast, Miss
Harper's conception Of the role OF the
friv oious Fif being portrayed to life.
Joseph Detrick. as the henDeckeC
husband made the character so life
like that the audience laughed until
tears ran down the cheeks OF nearly
everyone present. Harry Bradley was
eXcrucatingly funny as the nervous
professor and proved that ne Is mas
teT OF tne art OF delinaation Of char
acfcr. Waiter Newman was all that
could be desired iii the part CT
nephew who was always getting into
trouble and as easily getting out OF
IT, Sam Howard is always good and
he did not ,isappoiHt his admirers
las night. G. NJ. hohlcr a tua
'Nihie Boy" was eu,hy enough -
suit the most fastidious taste OF
"duiedom~ and his work was aDrc-
c.ated uy all Leslie Glenn made the
best Of q minor part and The ladies'
cne and all acquitted themselves with
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-27
ICrIORANCE OR MALICE

The resolutions and platform aJop-
Il. by the Republican county conven-
tion delegates emphaticaIly denies
tIdt an offer was mae by the Demo
cratic state convention delegates to
remove the office of State university
regents from the sphere of politics.
The trainers of the document
should certainly be aware that the
Democratic State convention nomin-
ated only two candidates for regents
fer the announced purpose Of remOv-
ing that Office from partianship, but
the republican state convention paid
no heed to the offer. nominating four
candidates and the Democratic State
Central Committee was tnen com
peiled to appoint two more nominees
Chronicle