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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
Young People in Runaway.

a runaway accident occurred on
Church street Sunday eve, i'll which
several young people narrowly escaped
injury.
George Maiers, Jr., and John Dan
ner came over from Shamokin to spend
Sunday in Danville. With two lady
friends in a barouche they enjoyed Il
ride to Washingtonville and were re-
turning when the accident occurred
Arriving at Church street they stopped
at one of the residences. Just rs they
were about to resume their journey
the team made q sudden start. Mr..
Danner managed to seize one of the
horses, but was unable to hold him
and was dragged along by the team
Meanwhile one of the ladies who still
remained in the carriage, seeing that
II runaway was inevitable, jumped out
She fell upon her hands as she struck
the ground, but escaped injury
BY this time the horses wholly es-
capped from Mr.. Danner, who was
thrown against hitching post and
painfully injured about the shoulder.
The team dashed along at breakneck
speed, but had not procerded far when
the barouche ran into the gutter and
overturned. At this juncture the horses
became doubly frightened and began
to struggle violently with the result
that in less than minute they had
wholly separated themselves from the
carriage and ran down the street In
the vicinity of Church the Lower Mul.
berry streets they were caught. The
end of the tongue and the double tree
of tho carriage were broken, which
seemed to be about the limit of the
damage done to the vehicle.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
An Early Morning Sight.

Will G.. Kramer, clerk at the Mon
tour House, about o'clock yesterday
morning was rewarded for early ris-
ing by seeing the strangest of battles
"a fight between weasel and flock
of sparrows.
Mr.. Kramer's attention was first at
tracted by loud and excited chatter
ing of birds on Mill street just op-
posite the hotel. Looking out he saw
a flock of sparrows numbering at least
a hundred, which were making relent-
less war upon some object on the brick
pavement. This object Mr.. Kramer
discovered to be weasel, which single
handed, was no match for the swarm
of spiteful little foes. which were as
sailing him on every side and the best
he could do was to crouch along the
curb seeking such protection as he
could find. In this way with the birds
swarming around him, darting down
upon him every moment and chirping
shrilly and necessarily the noxious
animal made his way across the street
and sought shelter beside the step that
leads into the Montour House on the
Market street side.
Here crouching into corner close to
the house he endeavored to ward off
the sparrows, but the birds. with more
noise and added ferocity made a grand
assault and succeeded in dislodging
him. The weasel, still pursued by the
birds, made dash for the alleyway
between the hotel and DR.. Oglesby s
residence. The space under the door
was just large enough to admit the
weasel; the sparrows, it seems, did
not care to follow into such close
quarters, and they gave up the fight.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
Barn Struck by Lightning.

The barn on Jacob Diehl's farm, at
Cross Roads, a mile andsa half from
Exchange, was struck by lightning
yesterday afternoon.
The bolt shattered one corner of the
building and set it on fire, but Mrs.
Diehl and a boy, who lives on the
farm, extinguished the flames before
they did any damage. None of the
stock was injured.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
FEW TAKE WARNING.

The demoralizing and degrading ef-
fects of evil habits receive frequent
illustration in the conduct of their
victims. Nos it is n congressman who
gamble nMAy has substance and then
takes his own liio, Hnd nuw it is a
self in Prison tor some minor otfense
committed while under The effect of
liquor. IHay have at the present time
in the Uui0.tawn Jail . former Con
nellsviile c1uncilman, who has been
there before and whose friends are now
trying to get him ont under promise
of putting him in an institution for
the reclamation of inebriates. It's "A
sommon story, but few take warning
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
e. L. Whitman Was in Charge.

Borough Electrician Samuel II.
Jones returned to town yesterday.
Owing to his continued absence the
councilmen composing the committee
on light held meeting in council
chamber on Tuesday night
1t there developed that L. u. Whit
man, who had done some work under
Jones, after the latter's disappearance
had taken it upon himself to look after
the line, putting lamps in repair, re-
carboning lights, etc. Had Whitman
not stepped into the worb, as he did
the service would no doubt have been
very much impaired before the com
mittee on light fully awoke to the sit
uation.
Uncertain as to whether Jones would
return or not the committee decided
to reward Whitman for his forethought
by appointing him temporarily in
charge of the line. Mr.. Whitman has
had considerable experience in such
work and no doubt filled the bill
very nicely.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
Any Box viii Do.

Patrons of rural free delivery routes
will, hereafter be allowed to provide
any boxes which they desire for their
mail, instead of the patented boxes
heretofore required by the post Office
department which are rather eXpen-
sive on account of the patent. An
amendment to the post Office approp-
prirtion bill, to this effect was passed
by the senate ON Tuesday.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08
THE Dietrich
HOMICTDB Case

Wagner, on the bench. The case of
Commonwealth VS.. Peter Dietrich was
Mt once attached.
Dietrich, showing traces of anxiety
but otherwise looking we'll, was seat
ed by the table with his attorneys,
| WiIliam Koso West and Hon. Fred
Ileler. Mrs. james A. Jones, widow of
the victim of the shooting, dressed in
deem mourning sat mt the opposite table
with George Ross and II. w. Redea.
District ATTORNEY @. p. GearI.art along
with Hon. II, NJ. Hinckly, who is as
sociated with the prosecution, sat at
the same table.
At 0:l5 O'Clock the calling of jury
was proceeueo "l1H.AV noon alVl'ougil
the session was eN'ehuod until - '4'
O'Clock there was sum one luryhah
wanting The selectiop oil twelve men
tha5 would su't hot'' sla's proved more
Uncut I'''n was "u''c'p''ou, az - -, 80 10
o'ooN ''o I''',o' was o>,,""I,ou .,', ,''''' -
vas '''''''7'''S " summon '''''''''o'''
Each man called was put upon the
stand ana placed under oath' AFTER
winch, II he was accepted, ne was
sworn IN as a Juror and sent INTO the
box
The first man called was Ihohas
Roifsnyder, oI the first ward, Dan
vile. lie answered all questions salts
faetorily and was accepted by both
sides.
The next person called was Ralph
| LeiEIow, oil Mahoning township, whose
answers likewise, satisfied both sides
and he was accented. From this point
on, however, challenge after challenge
iolloWeu ana II was NOT un'il ~
.oIocN' al'or TO" ,uulO'oIal men 'l''o
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rirht of noromntor, choIIoroo Oth-
crs who followed in ouick succession
,,oro. ,,,,,r,,o r.o,,I,,r+ first ,r,rd
chalIorcoJ for c,rso nv, dofonso
CIvdo piadIo ArtIonv townshin-
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Nj - VII, ,ToLoninn to,r,
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Edward r. falloh' V''Iru "oro' was
called ana sworn hnI was excused by
the court from further attendance at
inns term
James Martin, third ward, said he
had formed an opinion and was not
certain that he would not be infnenc-
ed by it in the jury box, He was chal-
lonod for cause by the defense.
Robert MeIlin. third ward. was chal-
lenued peremptorilv hy the Common
wealth
Calvin @. Ritter of the second ward
was challenged fer cause by the de-
fense.
#. J. Derr, Limestone township, was
challenged peremptorily by the de-
fensc.
William l.. Whipple, Derry town
ship, was not acquainted with either
the defendant or the deceased and had
formed no opinion. He was accepted
rs the third man.
Others called in succession and re-
iected were; Ambrose A. Love. An
thony observation-disclosures perempt-
orily by Commonwealth.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08

The public servant who INDUCES in
crooked conduct Is almost always de-
tected, exposed and punished. The law
of retribution takes care of him.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-06-08

[Continued ON 4th. page. ]
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
HARRINGTON.

Mrs. Clara Wix, wife of Arlington
Wix, died at her home here on Tuesday
morning last after lingering illness. She
was identified with the NJ. P. Church OF
this town. She leaves two small children.
Increment was made at Hollywood ceme-
terry.
Luther Shaw has been appointed No
tary Public and Justice of the Peace, in
and for Harrington.
Alonze Dickerson with drew his appli-
cation for a license to sell liquor at his no.
tel in Harrington, not because there were
any specific charges against him, but by
reason of the fault of not having read the
application, having caused the same to
be read to, those who signed the applica-
ton. There were 1858 names signed to the
remonstrance against granting the license.
More concrete pavements are bein built
along the main business section of Harr-
ington; but it seemingly is shame that
the Town Council does not fix grade for
this kind of work, as it is permanent, and
what is done now will either make or mar
the town for ever. The pavements are
all right, but have them all built at uni
form grade.
In loving remembrance of Mrs. Ar
lington Wix, who departed this life April
25th, 1906. Mrs. Wix was a christian
and will not only be missed by relatives
and friends, but in every department of
church work.
Mrs. Charles Smith has returned from
and extended visit in Wilmington, Phila.
and Avondale, Pa.
Miss Josephine Towers spent Saturday
and Sunday at Ross Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Wright attended
the funeral of Mrs. Lydia FARRELL, sister
of Mrs. Wright, at FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs William Deweese, of Den
ton, spent Friday in town as the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Raughley.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Knox, of Center
vile, have been visiting relatives in town.
We welcome Rev. F. A. Mullineaux
and family to town, and wish him
pleasant year in his new field of labor.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dill, of Philadel-
phia, were the guests of the sister Of the !
former, Nus. Jump, on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
simnIe Test For SOIL.


The state experiment stations are do
ing a great work for the farmers. The
following incident shows how simple
some of the tests are when you know
how. A station official was going over
a farm with the owner, when they
came to a crawfishy piece Of land just
back of the barn. The very weeds
looked yellow and unhealthful.
II am inclined to think" remarked
the agriculturist, ''that this land is too
acid for productivity. We can deter
mine this in a moment"
Taking blue piece Of paper from his
pocket, he stopped and dipped the pa
per into some Of the soil water that
was standing in a cow track. To the
owners establishment, the blue paper
changed to, red color as soon as it
was immersed.
There" said the agriculturist, 1--WE
have our proof. This is just a piece
of litmus paper. For 8 cents you can
buy similar piece at any drug store.
Its change of color shows that the
land is sour Crops cannot thrive on
sour land any more than children can
thrive on sour milk. ~ Country Life In
America.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
FARMINGTON.

The J. 0. A. NJ met in their hall Sun.
day morning and went in a body to the
Bethel NJ. P, Church; and listened to an
eloquent sermon by the Rev. Dryden.
About 1.3O o'clock Thursday afternoon
the store of W. H. Murphy caught fire
and by the brave effort of the bucket
brigade no serious damage was done.
Aunt Patty Legates is in Wilmington
visiting her daughters.
Misses Nora Rust and Alice Russell are
visiting Wilmington and Philadelphia
Miss Della Russell is spending two
weeks with friends in Williamsburg, Nd.
and Dover.
Miss Sarah Harrington mas returned
home after spending the winter in Wash
ington, I'D. G.
E. H. Walker has moved his family to
Kenton.
W. F. Horsey has accepted a position
in the ice plant at Bridgeville.
Miss Virdie Kelley, of FELTON,, is visi-
ting her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Horsey.
The people of this community are be-
ginning to cultivate their strawberries, it
is expected that there will be a large crop.
Will Nicholas, of Wilmington, spent
part of this week as the guest of his
brother, James Nicholas.
R. J. and G. D. Booth are attending
Court at Dover. Twilight.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
ADAMSYILLE.

Miss AIDA Cade and Alfred Wertz were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
on Tuesday night of last week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hurb. Edgell by
Rev. Sparklin. The bride was attired in
beautiful gown of white silk. They will
leave this week for New York.
Mrs. Martha Liden is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Grover Passwaters.
fhe revival at Hickman is quite a sue
cess, as the. alter rail is crowded every
night and the meetings well attended.
VIM. E. Jones went to Baltimore last
Wednesday on business trip.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
SHAWNEE NOTES.

Rev. R. C. Penny, State Missionar,
for the Baptist denomination of Della,
ware, was a visitor at the homes of B. F.
B. WOodall, Charles Manser, A. c. Howe
and H. r. Lemex this week.
The new pastor of the NJ. P. Church,
Rev. F. H. Mullineaux came from Har-
rington Sunday afternoon, and made an
address before the Sunday school. He
will preach his first sermon next Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Krick has been visiting in
Philadelphia for the past two weeks.
Charles Short is on the sick list.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
UNCLE REUBEN'S LETTER.

Washington, d. z.
CopWOrigH 1906, By William 7. Ireland.
I got chanct a few days ago to heal
Teddy make that speech Nv his'n about
the man with the muck rake, an advisini
to have the millionaires taxed, an SC
forth, an fer which some fellers is callin'
him a socialist. I dunno as I kin tell
what a socialist is no how. I thought /
had a idee what a socialist wuz till that
Maxim Gawkey feller come over here
frum Rooshia, but he is a different brand
it pears like.
kind Nv thought mebby the President
wuz aimin' at yer uncle, when he lam
basted the fellers that writes pieces fer
the papers, but never let on, an mebby
it won't hurt my chances fur a soft snap
around the White House when 1 kin git
a interview.
I've got another communication frum
my OLD friend back yander, which this is
copy:
Dear Reube-This is to iniorm you that
I got that book full Nv figgers printed by
the government, but it don't pear to be
very interestin'. It'll furnish me with
Shawn paper ever Sabbath fer the next
ten years, I reckon.
The fellers at the grocery wanted me to
asst you if Teddy had bear meat ever
mornin' fer breakfast and if that Mime.
sOty Congressman, Adam Beed, wuzn't
iist varnin' to tile President about them
bears bein' in Duluth, an so forth. l
think it's purity pore biznus for Con-
gresham to up and lie to the President
that a way. But it seems to be material !
fer fer some Congressman.
I s'pese you git to see the President
most ever day, don't ye? Bill Smith
here lowed the President an Congress
don't live in the same buildin'; but Bill
allus thinks he's smarter'n n the rest Nv us.
Say, 1 wish you'd see that Congress
don't pass no bill cuttin' off free seeds.
It's about the only time hear frum my
an ever spring when l git
package Nv turnip seed, mixed up with
blue grass an early cabbages, I know he
s on deck doin' biznus, an I feel that
he country is saved. yours respectively,
Hiram Whatnot.
Oats is lookin' first rate here, corn is
)ein' planted on the late Geo. W. Wash
ngton's farm at Mount Vernon, shad is
unnin' in the Potomac, the boardin'
louse countess has a new bonnet an
'ver'thing is quite spring like.
HopiF these feweiines will find you
he same, l am your well wishin' uncle,
Reuben Hardscrabble.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
why AncIents mad No Dentists.

If teeth which have served the pur-
pose of Celtic man during his lifetime
can last for another odd 1000 years in
remarkably good state of preserva-
tion, how is it that so many people find
it impossible to make them serve
lifetime? Such is the question which
the recent discovery of human remains
at Leagraves, near Luton, presees
home to us. The two skeletons were
found doubled up with their heads
to the west, and a quantity Of bronze
ornaments were found beside them.
They are supposed to be at least 1000
years old, and yet they are in a re-
markably good state of preservation,
especially the skull and teeth.-LcrsoA
Globe.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
Resolution of Sympathy.

1t having pleased our Heavenly Father tC
remove nom our midst, by death, our sister
Miss Georgianna A. Arnold, we the members
ofthe Woman's Christian Temperance Union
desire to record our appreciation Of her per
sonal worth and influence as a member o.
this organization; therefore bel
Resolved, That we feel ourselves sorely be
reft by tue death Of our co-laborer and bow iu
humble submission to the will OF our Heav-
enly Father who IN wisdom marks our path
way and chooses our time, and although
called homeward by path of suffering IL was
yet a path on which the light OF Heaven fell
shining more and more unto the perfect day.
MRS. d. S. ELLs Pres,
MRS 5. CHAPMAN, Nice-Pres, SCOm.
MISS BERNICE ATKINS, Seery)
Lincoln City, Del, April 80, 1905.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04

SOME of our boys seem to have
the athletic craze. That is right
and proper, bnt after allihe cheapest
and best gymnasium in the world
one that will exercise every bone
and muscle in the body-is fiat
piece of steel, notched in one side,
fitted tightly into wooden frame,
and, after being creased on both
sides with a bacon rind, rubbed into
a stick of wood lengthwise on
sawbuck.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
FROM FREDERICA.


r On nextESunday at Christ's Mission
5 there will be an all day meeting. The
services will be conducted by Mr.. Satter-
, field and a number of friends from Burrs-
vile. Everybody is invited to these
services.
, On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Ruth
Palmer, wife of William Palmer, of this
} town, was stricken with paralysis. She
had been in poor health and passed away
on Friday. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at Christ's Mission,
Rev. d. ? Sanderlin officiating. The
choir sang appropriate selection ;, The
deceased was respected by all who knew
her, and we sympathize with he bereaved
family for their sad loss. A husband and
three daughters survive her. Intermeut
was made in Barratt's cemetery, H. F.
Mitten directing the funeral
On Wednesday OF last week, as R. T.
Harrington and James Spurry were re-
turning from Dover, their horse became
frightened at an approaching automobile.
The horse bolted, ran over bank and
upset the carriage. The accident took
place near Ceoper's Corner where the
trolley track was laid several years ago. /
Mr.. Harrington held on to the reins and .
was dragged some distance along the
track and sustained serious cuts and
bruises about the head Mr. Spurry was
bruised and, also lost a watch. Harring-
ton was obliged to have a physicians
on arriving home. DIR. Hoev
dressed his wounds and closed a cut on
the scalp with a number of stitches. He
was laid up the rest Of the week unable
to work. Mr.. Richardson, the driver of
the automobile, was a gentleman and
offered his assistance and was kind in
every way.
Cayuga Tribe, No. "a, I. 0. R. NJ, on
Wednesday evening, April 25th, enter
tained Great Sachem Charles McIntire
and Great Chief of Records Edward Nc ,
Intire, of Wilmington, in their wigwam. ,
After the quenching of the council fire I
.llG LlEu4BCAb VI OhCAba OOuliClls No q I
D. of P, were invited to the wigwam to I
meet the Great Chief and partake of the
.orn and venison.
The first game of base ball will be
played on Saturday afternoon. The visit :
ng team will be Camden. This will be a
he first practice game of the season. The Y
egular season will open on Decoration e
Jay with two games. fl
Miss Sadie May Roat, who has been a
pending the winter with her aunt, Mrs. y
w Belts, returned to her home in y
aterson, N. j., last week. -
On Sunday morning in the NJ. E. Church n
collection was taken to aid in rebuild cl
lg churches in San Francisco. Of
Trout were never larger on an average
IAN now. They are also plentiful and "
reap. G. B. H. u
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04

SHERIFF LYNCH ofSussex county
is placed in a peculiar Position by
reason of what looks to be a blum
der on the part of his advisers in a
recent case wherein he was indicted
for permitting prisoners to have
certain liberties outside the Jail.
His advisers, we are told, advised
him to enter a plea of guilty to the
indictment, and the Court imposed
a fine of two hundred dollars and
costs. Since then the Attorney
General has been compelled to take
notice of a provision in the State
Constitution, which provides that
the Governor shall remove from
Office and appoint a successor, any
officer who may have been convicted
in the courts, etc. This is man
datory, and the matter has been
brought to the attention of Cover
nor Lea. The trouble is an awkward
matter for the sheriff to handle.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04

THE man who went out to milk
and sat down on a box in the mid
die of the pasture and waited for
the COW to back up, was brother
to the man who kept a store and
wouldn't advertise because he rea-
soned that the purchasing public
back up to his place of business,
when it wanted something.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04

THERE are just a few who have
permitted their subscriptions to lag
behind. Don't do it. You will die
one of these fine days and your
family will want a column obituary
published free, and then your daugh-
ter is soon to be married and you
will expect your home paper to
give her an Alice Roosevelt write-up,
and all free. 1t always pays to be
prompt in paying your subscription
to the local paper.
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04

FIVE years ago the stock of build
ers lumber carried in the town of
Milford would not exceed eight or
ten thousand dollars; but to-day
the lumber yards of Milford would
invoice fully thirty thousand dol
lars of up-to-date materials. Com
petition is the life of trade and the
public is better served thereby,
Milford chronicle., 1906-05-04
''Easy To Maka." !"

The grocery trade and the public In general
agree that D-zerta Quick Desserts are far ahead
Of all other dessert products. start using them
to-day by ordering from your grocer a psckqge
OF each. II not satisfied after a trial write "a
and get your money back
different products fiavors OF each. D-Zerta
Quick Pudding, D-Zerta Jelly Dessert and D.
zerta Ice cream Powder. Recipes free.
l2-l-ly. Address D-zerta, Rochester. n. z.