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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Heavy Timber Being Sawed.

William III. Dildine, of Exchange, is
a busy and enterprising citizen of
Anthony township. In addition to his
store and planning mill, he is operating
portable saw mill on the farm of
Mark Graham. formerly the John r.
Bennett farm, where he is saving some
very big timber
The Graham farm contains a large
tract OF the finest woodland that is to
be found in Montour county Just row
the owner is preparing to build large
barn and wind breaker and it is for
the purpose Of preparing timber for
these structures that Mr.. Dildine S
saw mill has been installed on the
premises.
Among other timber sawed for Mr.
Graham are two sticks that are quite
noteworthy. One of these was SO feet
long and produced $50 feet of sawed
timber; the other was 40 feet long and
produced 1902 feet. The latter piece
cut one stick, ten by twelve inches and
another seven by nine inches, the bal
ance being two inch plank. The tim
ber required for Mr.. Graham's S barn,
all of which will be sawed from trees
growing on the farm, will approximate
something like 50, 600 feet.
Mr.. Dildine is erecting 20-foot an
mex to his store at Exchange, and has
eight men employed on this job The
annex, which stands in front of the
building, is practically completed and
by Saturday night the owner expects
to be selling goods in the new portion.
Taking in his planning mill and all
his other operations Mr.. Dildine has
for some time past had 10 hands en-
ployed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Want a New Borough Map.

Danville is badly in need of map,
which will show the town as it exists
today, and give information on a var
iety of subjects that will be found
very useful, if not indispensable, in
the conduct of municipal affairs.
There are several old maps of Dan
VILE in existence, but these. while in
teresting as relics, are without any
practical value after the lapse of so
many years, during which the town
has expanded and changes affecting all
departments have occurred.
To be of any value map should be
modern. 1t should show on clearly
defined lines all boundaries, the ward
divisions, steam and electric railways,
water systems. gas systems, sewer sys-
TENS, street monuments, river en-
bankments, elevation from low water
level in the river, proposed street and
alley extensions, along with the names
of property owners as assessed when
the map was made.
The matter is already being agitat.
ed and in short time council will be
asked to authorize the making of o
map of the above sort. AS a sample of
what is needed an up-to-date map of
the town of Sunbury has been borrow
ed and displayed in city hall. The
map was made in 1899 and is the work
Of Borough Surveyor George f. Keef-
er, of Sunbury, and of Ogden II.
Ostrander, O. E., of Riverside. 1t
is fine specimen of art and at first
glance appeals to everyone as just the
thing needed. The boundaries of ev-
cry lot of ground are distinctly shown
and the name of the owner is printed
on the enclosed space.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
THE ESCAPE
WAS PROV|DENT|AL

Joseph Curry, the seven year old son
of James Curry, Bank street, was res
cued from drowning in Mahoning
creek yesterday, after he had sunk for
the third time. The rescue was a most
remarkable and sensational one.
About 10 O'Clock as Patrick McKeev-
er, who had just left the Reading Iron
works, was crossing the bridge over
Mahoning creek, he noticed an object
in the water, that somewhat resembl-
ed the top of a child's head. Only the
hair was visible. While the man was
looking the object sank out of sight.
Very much mystified Mr.. McKeever
waited short time-which he thinks
may have been two minutes or more
for the object to reappear at the sur
face.
Meanwhile he became impressed
with the idea that child might have
fallen in the creek and was drowning
and when it became evident that the
object had sunk TO rise no more he i'm
pulsively plunged into the water,
which was nearly over his head, and
began to search the bottom of the
stream.
He was successful in finding the
child's body, which he brought to the
surface. The boy was unconscious and
displayed little sign of life. The man,
however, knew what to do in such an
emergency and, aided by some women
who ran to the spot, in due time he
succeeded in removing the water from
the body and restoring respiration. 1t
was not until a good while later that
the boy recovered consciousness.
1t appears that the little fellow was
playing along the edge of the stream,
where the shore sinks abruptly, and,
missing his foothold, fell into the
deep water. Had Mr.. McKeever been
the fraction of minute later in cross
ing the bridge he would not have dis
covered the boy, who was sinking for
the last time. There was clearly some
thing providential in the escape.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
How flyers Caught a Trout.

The feat of John Myers, who resides
in the First ward, Lock Haven, excels
anything reported heretofore in the
fish line. The fishermen in Cherry
run, Sugar valley, becoming weary of
hauling out the speckled beauties, pro-
posed a game of base ball, which was
played along the flats close to the
stream. Myers was playing first base.
A ball was thrown high, which passed
over his head and fell into the stream.
Myers rushed to the bank and made
dive into the water for the ball. When
he again came to the surface his COM
panions saw him holding in one hand
the missing ball and in the other a
foot long trout. AS the ball struck the
water the trout mistook it for min
now or some other food and rushed for
it just as Myers reached the ball, so
with one hand he grabbed the sphere
and with the other the trout.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13

COUPLES WE'D

Two well-known couples of Dan
Vile embarked upon the sea of matri-
mony at very nearly the same hour
Yesterday forenoon. Followed by con-
gratulations and well-wishes of count
less friends few hours after the cere-
mony each departed on an extended
wedding trip.
Miss Mary A. Pfahler and Calvin e.
Keefer were married at 10 80 O'Clock,
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Sarah Pfahler, East Front street,
the Rev. Lloyd W. Walter officiating.
The wedding was very quiet affair.
no one but the immediate families be-
ing present The newly welded couple
left ON the IL 10 Pennsylvania train
for trip to Buffalo, Niagara Falls
and Toronto.
The bride is we'll l-known and popu-
lar young lady of our town and for
several years past has held the position
of teacher in the South Danville
school. The groom was formerly a
resident of the south side where he
held the position of bookkeeper at
Hoover Bros planning mill AT pres
ent he holds the position of county
commissioners clerk at Sunbury. He
is most exemplary young man and
has hosts of friends. The newly we'd
ded couple will reside in Sunbury.
EDMONDSON- --FOUST.
Miss Elmira Foust and ID. Edward
! Edmondson were united in the bonds
of matrimony at $50 o'clock yester-
day forenoon, the ceremony taking
place at tie home of the BRIDES par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Foust.
East Front street. The nuptial knot
was tied by the Rev. l.. d. Ulrich,
pastor of Trinity Lutheran church.
Only the immediate families were
present. The happy couple left on the
Il :23 P. & r. train for a trip to AL
lentown, Philadelphia and Atlantic
City.
The bride is a highly esteemed young
lady with wide circle of friends.
The groom, who is graduate of the
local high school of the class of or,
is also popular and well-known.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
PERSONALS.

Frank Newbaker of New York City
arrived yesterday. for short stay with
his father.D P. @. Newbaker, Nah
oning street.
Frank Kemmer returned to Lehigh
University yesterday where he will at
tend summer school.
Miss Maud Pensyl returned to Will
Transport yesterday after visit with
Miss Gertrude Helm, Front street.
Miss Anna Follmer of Milton is
spending few days with Miss Stella
Doster, Church street.
Miss Catharine Shepperson. of Pitts
burg, accompanied by her friend Miss
Grace Harrington, of McKeesport, is
visiting the formers mother, Mrs.
Mary A. Shepperson, Front street.
J. B. Grier will leave today for
Harwichport, Cape Cod, Mass, to
spend the summer months.
Rev. Geo. Atkinson of SunbuIy is
visiting friends in this city.
Arthur Henry returned to Blooms
burg yesterday after attending the
dance Tuesday evening.
Jay and Carl Grimes returned to
Millville yesterday after a short visit
with friends in this city.
Mrs W. W. Sweisfort, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting at the home of DR..
Jonathan Sweisfort, Mill street.
DR.. P. @. Newbaker yesterday re-
turned home from trip to Philadel-
phia, where he was ON professional
business.
W. r. Miller, general manager of the
Danville nd Bloomsbury trolley COM
pany, returned home yesterday after a
ten-days' vacation trip.
W. B. Rhodes, of Natchez, Miss,
arrived in this city last evening for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. Maria B.
Rhoades, West Market street
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Spent Day in Bloomsbury.

A number of Danville ladies enjoy
ed themselves very much at a birth
day party given in honor of Mrs. Isaiah
Raber of Bloomsbury Tuesday. Those
present were; Mrs. Russell Foust,
daughter Imogene, Mrs. Ray Keeler,
Mrs. w J. Williams, Mrs. Esterbook
and daughter Minnie, Mrs Rogers,
Mrs. J. N. Pursel, Mrs. Paugh, Mrs.
Rishel, Mrs. Geo. Leighow, Mrs. Hale,
Mrs. Hess, Mrs. Burns. Mrs James,
Mrs. Cook. Mrs. AIbeck, Mrs. Roat,
Mrs Grant Fenstermacher, Mrs. W.
II. n Walker, Mrs. Whapham, Mrs.
Swayze, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Lois
Williams, Miss Pearl Fenstermacher,
Beatrice Marian and Helen Pursel,
Sarah Cook, Martha Paugh, Mildred
Albeck, Joseph Whapham, Mrs. Gruv-
er of Rupert, and Mrs. Tubbs and
daughter Marguerite of Espy
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Pennsylvania Educators.

The fifty-first session of the Penn
sylvania State Educational Association
will be held at Greensburg. Westmore-
land county, July 2, 3 and 4, 1907
Special efforts have been made to pre-
sent program of great worth. The
State Teachers Association is of the
highest professional value to teachers.
Many school measures found upon our
statute books are traceable to the in
fuence of this organization. The en-
rollment fee, which is 81. may be sent
to Professor David s. Keck, treasurer,
Kutztown, Pa.
The National Educational Associa
tion will meet in Los Angeles, Gal. !,
July S-l2, 1907. Pennsylvania has been
honored in the choice of DR.. Nathan
O. Sohaeffer as president of this as
sooiation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
MANY DOCS
ARE UNTAXED

According to the assessors returns
for the present year there are lust 1875
dogs in the borough of Danville. Ac-
cordlng to an off hand estimate made
by an observing person after tour
through town there are nearer 500
dogs. There is only one way to ac-
count for the discrepancy and that is
on the assumption that the assessors
are deceived by some tax payers, not
over conscientious in the premises,
and that many dogs are studiously
kept in the background when the as
SCISSOR calls that ought to 20 on the list
of taxed dogs,
The same condition has existed for
years. Some parts of the borough are
overrun with dogs. One may see all
breeds, all sizes. all ages. While here
and there well-bred dog is in eyid-
ence, the vast majority are of the
worthless sort. Ill-kept and ill-temp
cred they go skulking about, darting
out and swapping at the pedestrian
when he least expects it. The null
titude of dogs, an annoyance at any
time. become a positive menace when
an outbreak of hydrophobia occurs
anywhere in the neighborhood as it is
pretty sure to do once or twice during
the year.
There is only one way of cutting
down the number of worthless ours
and that is by enforcing the law and
making every person who owns dog
pay the tax prescribed Not only is it
known that there is a great deal of
dodging in this matter, but individu-
ais are pointed out who are more than
suspected of having made false rep
resentations to the assessor.
In some of our neighboring towns a
remedy is sought in the new law just
signed by Governor Stuart, which per-
mits every dog that does not bear on
It's collar tax receipt to be shot. The
remedy lies in the hands of the coun-
cilmen.
According to the assessors returns
the dogs in Danville are distributed
throughout the borough as follows {:
First ward, 20 dogs second ward, As
dogs; third ward, 81 dogs; fourth
ward, 40 dogs. Last year 1888 dogs were
assessed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Firenen's s Picnic.

The Continental hose company has
secured DeWitt's Park for the Fourth
of July and it proposes to celebrate
Independence day with monster pic
mic at that popular resort. There will
be good music, dancing and game of
base ball between two of the leading
teams of this section. A variety of
other amusements will be provided
and nothing will be omitted to make
the occasion an enjoyable one. Admis-
sion to the park will be free and the
public is cordially invited to attend,
spending the entire day at the park.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Freight Smashed Auto.

Friday evening at Sunbury as Mrs.
Mary Greenough Stevenson with a
party of friends in her Franklin tour
ing car was about to cross the Penn
sylvania tracks at Market square, the
grasoline ran out, stalling the car on
the tracks. A freight train was ap-
preaching and an attempt was made to
flag it. The locomotive with unslack-
ened speed, however, struck the car
breaking the dasher. Fortunately the
occupants had opportunity to escape.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Few Teachers Applying.

Fewer application for positions as
teachers than there have been for years
is the report from the School Boards
in this section. Danville is among the
number and the Board which meets in
a few weeks to elect teachers has very
few applications except those of last
years faculty. Among the vacancies
to be filled in Danville is the princip-
alship of the Third ward schools.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13

Herry W. Sprague. of South 3ethle-
hem, on Monday took his family and
Mr.. and Mrs. @. t. zulick, of East
on, out for spin in his new automo-
bile and while crossing railroad the
auto stalled on the track just as a
passenger train came in sight. All
leaped from the auto and escaped just
few moments before the locomotive
struck it and dashed it into a heap of
junk.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Faculty Reelected.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Trustees of the Blooms.
burg State Normal School the entire
faculty of the school was reelected
with the exception of Miss Starr, head
of the department of music. who was
not an applicant for reelection.
At the meeting a report was receiv-
ed on the matter of the school ap-
preparation bill and the facts was
brought out that it is yet in the hands
of the Governor
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
HaZIetOu Selected.

Hazleton was selected by the dele
gates of the Six-County Firemen's As
sociation as the convention town for
next year, at the meeting of the body
at Mahanoy City Tuesday afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
Children'S Day Observed.

Sunday was Children's day, and it
was no where more fittingly observed
than at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Jones, Walnut street, where
twins were born, bouncing boy and
a fine little girl.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
The Dance a Success.

The dance given at DeWitt's Park
Tuesday evening was a success in ev-
cry way. The attendance was large
and music furnished by Hower's seven
piece orchestra of Bloomsbury was
much appreciated by all present. Tic
committee who had the affair in chal.e
were Thos. Foltz and Chas Hartt
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13

OH IldHu.
Chairman Pursel announced COM
mittees for the ensuing year as fol-
lows;
COMMITTEES. s.
Finance-W II. Orth, F. E. Harpel,
M. D.. Jacob Fischer, Harry II. Red
ding.
Building and Repairs-Jacob Fisch-
er, Augustus Heiss, W. J. Burns, J.
W. Swarts.
Supplies--W J. Burns, J. II. Cole,
W A. Sechler. W. H. Orth.
Printing. W. Swarts, Augustus
Heiss. Harry Redding. J. H Cole.
Bills and Accounts-Jacob H. Fish,
w A Sechler, Harry H. Redding, @.
Leonard Foulk.
Text Books-W. H. Orth, Harry H.
Redding,ssW, A. sechler, Jacob H.
Fish.
Transfers-Augustus Heiss, J. w.
Swarts, w. J. Burns, j. H. Cole.
Teachers and Certificates-F. E.
Harpel, NJ. D.. W. ]. Burns, Jacob
H. Fish, G. Leonard Foulk.
High school--Jacob Fischer, f. E
Harpel, NJ. D. W. H. Orth, Harry II.
Redding.
Grievance-F. E. Harpel, M. D., W.
J. Burns, Jacob Fischer, @. Leonard
Foulk.
On motion ofEMr. Fischer the bond
of NJ II. Schram, treasurer, for $25000,
was unanimously approved by the
school board.
On motion ofssMr Burns it was ord
cred that blank receipt book for non
resident pupils be procured for the use
of the treasurer of the school district
On motion it was ordered that 100
committee cards be printed for general
use.
The subject of fixing the date of
meeting to elect teachers was consid.
cred but no action was taken. 1t was
gathered from the proceedings that
the election might not be held quite so
early this year as has been customary.
Borough Superintendent Gordy ap-
prised the board of the fact that there
will be at least, two vacancies in the
corps of teachers and that he would
not be surprised if there were four or
five vacancies.
On motion of Mr.. Fischer it was
ordered that notice be printed notify
ing teachers who wish to apply to
have their applications in by the even
ing of June II.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
committees
Announced

The school board of 1907-S held its
first regular meetingMonday night The
schools of the borough being closed for
the season. and the.date being little
too early to take.any action ON affairs
relating to the coming term the school
board had little business of Importance
ON hand
Chairman Pursel announced COM
mittees for the ensuing year as fol-
lows;
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-06-13
. SIIUI.TX, VI i.
ITEMS CONDENSED.

The French seamen strike has been
called off at Marseilles and other ports
are likely to follow in very short
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-17
SALOON CLOSING AT ST. PAUL
Business Men Want the State law Ig-
nored, but the Attorney General
Negatives the Proposal.

St Paul Dec. IA delegation of
st. Paul business men called on
Attorney General Young relative
to the proposed enforcement Of
the state law requiring that sa-
looms close at IL p m. Though
the members of the delegation would
make no statement after the confer
ence the attorney general said they
had asked him not to enforce the law
in st. Paul. but to allow the - o'clock
closing ordinance of this city to cover
the situation.
Young replied that it was his duty
to enforce the state law, and he an
nounced that he would call upon the
mayor and the chief of police to en-
force that statute. IL they do not do
so he said, he will bring proceedings
to Dust them from office.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-17
NEW sFACTS IN OUTLINE

With the recovery of seven more
bodies from the mines Of the Fairmont
Coal company the total to date is 336
The treasury department has pur-
chased 100000 ounces Of silver at
34T25 per fine ounce
l.. F. Parker. general solicitor OF
the St Louis and San Francisco rail
road. was found dead in the bathtub
at his home at st. Louis. Heart dis
ease.
The defense in the Caleb Powers
trial at Georgetown, Ky. has begun
presenting testimony, Powers himself
being the first witness.
Owing to the bad weather in the At
lantic the steamer President Grant
with Secretary Taft on board. will not
arrive at New York before Friday.
The Delaware County (N.Y9 Hughes
club has been organized by Repuh
licans interested in the nomination OF
Governor Hughes for the presidency.
The attempt of President Ahearn, OF
Manhattan borough. New York city. tc
retain his office after removal by Gov
ernor Hughes has failed in the courts
and Ahearn must get out.
The Russian police have arrested
Nicholas Tschaikovsky. a leading ter
roriSt who was in Russia under a false
name. and two women reds Nine.
Savinkoff and Nine. BreshkovsAy.
The total value Of foreign Imports
through the mort of New York for the
year ended June SO. 1907. was S9I4.-
9Is. 500. Of which SG1.221.5T7 was In
gold and silver coin and bullion
A II. Anderson, treasurer of the
Quebec Central railroad. pleaded gnilty
at Sherbvooke. Que, to embezzlement
from the company and was sentenced
20 FIVE years Imprisonment
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-17
SYMPATHY FOR a BANKER
Sermon in a Church Service Omitted
and Resolutions Adopted in
It's Stead

New York, Dec. 17.-There was 4
strange scene in the Sumner Avenue
Baptist church. Brooklyn. when the
regular services We're omitted and the
meeting was changed into one Of sym
patty for John c. Jenkins, indicted
president of the First National bank
Of williamsburg The church was
crowded with friends, for jenkins has
long been prominent member Of the
church. and few years ago presented
it with $4,000. TIE pastor Of the
church read resolutions expressing the
sympathy Of the congregation for
jenkins and its confidence in his hon
esty and in certain vindication.
After the resolutions had been read
the congregation gave them unanimous
approval For fully ten minutes men
clapped their hands and shouted. while
women cheered and wept. jenkins was
indicted with his three sons on charges
growing out Of alleged irregularities in
the First National bank and the Jenk-
ms Trust company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-17
LAYS 1T TO THE GYPSIES
DR.. Byers, Who Lost q 4-Year-Old Son
Says They Are the Child.
EueAIArS.

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 17.-Dr. L.
s. Byers. of Seelyville, whose 4-year
old son was kidnapped in May. 1905.
and who has vainly followed clews to
all parts of the country, said, discuss
ing the Chicago Lillian Wulff case:
There are thousands of children now
wanderers in this country who have
been kidnapped. When these thousands
of Gypsies. whose assets are an old
wagon, horse or two, and children
to beg a living for the whole gang, are
brought to justice, child-stealing will
measurably cease.
Humane officers should take the
children away from them to put them
in an orphanage. | hope something
will be done to end the growing evil,
which is the most heartrending attic
ton thatcan befall a parent The dead
ly uncertainty of the childs condition
is the acme of suffering"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-12-17
VALUE OF RIGHT BREATHING
Health Comes From knowing How
and What to Breathe.

Dust laden with the germs OF con-
sumption or other disease is inhaled
By all who use the streets. but disease
is not developed unless the germs find
conditions suitable for their Judgment
and growth
With people having catarrh there is
an ideal culture medium for these
germs. as the irritated membrane and
weakened tissues is a hot-bed whore
germs must thrive and multiply until
they are numerous and active.
II you have catarrh. you should use
the easiest. simplest and quickest cure.
the direct method Of Hyomei. whose
wonderful medicated air is taken in
with the air you breathe. directly fol-
lowing and destroying all germs that
have been inhaled. repairing any dam
age they may have worked and so
healing and WALKING the tissues as TO
render catarrh and germ infection no
longer possible.
The unusual way in which Hyomei
is sold should dispel all doubt as 10
IT'S curative properties. for Summers
pharmacy offer to refund the price to
anyone whom it fails TO benefit You
do not risk a cent in testing the heal
ing virtues OF this breath Of life. for
with every 800 outfit Summers phar-
macy give guarantee to relieve
catarrh or money refunded.