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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
Would Change School Courses

Although Danville has most excel
lent public schools, parents of this
town who have occasion to move to
other places, often experience great
Inconvenience for the reason that the
schools here and in the other places
are not of a same grade and standard,
which usually results in the holding
back of their children All this would
be alleviated BY a measure which Rep
resentative Sprowel of Washington
county is trying 70 have passed in the
legislature, and has every prospect of
berum NJ a law. In rural district
like NOutour county the law would
have an especial bearing, and would
increase the standard of most Of our
schools.
The new law would authorize the
state superintendent of public instruc
tiou TO pame five active school mem
TO arrange in detail a course of in
Stldctiou for all schools Of the State.
Tie course is to be adjustable to school
years Of eight and nine months, and
i'm the case of high schools to three and
fngr year programs. Au appropriation
Of $1,000 is made for the work, and the
course so established is to be revised
is commission of three every six
years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
Death of Mrs. Joseph Woodruff

Mrs. Elizabeth Woodluff. the wife
of Joseph Woodruff, departed this life
at 1915 o'clock, Sunday night, at her
home South DauvilIe
The deceased was sixty one years of
age. For twelve years she was an in
valid aud was unable to walk For
nearly a week prior to death she was
in an exceedingly low condition and
was scarcely expected to survive from
one day tC another.
For many years the deceased along
with her husband was resident of
Rush township. where the family still
owns fine farm. About two years
ago they moved to south DInville
where they have since resided.
Besides the husband a son and
daughter survive: Elmer Woodruff,
a motormau on the Columbia x Mon
tour trolley line aud Ella, the wife of
William O. Johnston, Esq, of Blooms
burg
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
HAS MONEY
TN THE BANK

The auditors of the borough of Wash
ingtonvilIe have completed their work
and their report of the expenditures,
receipts, ETC., show that Washington
vile has the distinction of having
money in the bank.
There are very few municipalities
that do not have an Indebtedness of
some sort or another, and fewer still
are the towns where the accounts bal
ance. But Washingtonville goes them
all one better, making the proud state
ment that at the end of the year end
ing March 1st 1907, they are just
SS02 9S to the good.
Washingtonville inst large place,
laying claim to total population of
but 208, but she is the only other bor-
ough beside Danville in little Mon
tour. She has her burgess, and coun-
cilmen, and is lawabiding commun-
ity, although at one time it was
Thought necessary to maintain there
lookup.
Aud thereby hangs a tale, for Wash
ingtouville claims to have had the
original "COoler !" Several years ago
wheu 1t occurred to some enterprising
official that borough bastile might
come i'll handy, \ search was made for
suitable structure tor the purpose A
most admirable miniature Jail was
discovered in the form of an abandon
ed meat refrigerator. The refrigerator
was pressed into service, and suited
the purpose in all respects.
Possibly many of the readers of this
article have often wondered from
where the term cooler" was derived.
and these will be interested TO learn
that the term originated in Washing
tonville, where the first and only orig
inal refrigerator lookup cooler" was
maintained.
The ''cooler" served it's purpose
well. The contemplated horrors of
term in the original ''cooler" were so
terrible that there is no record of any
man SO fearless as to break the law
and invite the penalty of being in
carcerated. So in the course of time,
to be more exact about year ago, the
"cooler' was dismantled and now
lies in disuse. But let not the evil
doer rejoice for any time that it is
needed it can easily be reinstated in
usefulness
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
A Pleasant PARTY.

A pleasant party was held at the
home of Mrs. William Evans Friday
evening. Those pre.ent were Mr.. and
Mr.. George Gibboney, Mrs. ". Burns
Mrs. Grant Fenstermacher, Mrs. Harry
Lutz, Mrs. George NJ. Leighow, Mrs
Reuben Boyer, Mrs. AL Robinson, Mrs.
o. Switzer, Mrs. B. Summons, Mrs.
Emma Camp, Mrs, Frank Rowe, Mrs
Elizabeth Thatcher, Mrs. William
Jones, Mrs. Frank Boyer, Mrs. Will
liam Boyer, Mrs. Morris Snyder, Mrs
Oberdorf. Mrs. E. K Hale, Mrs.
Shambauch, Mrs. Thomas Swank, Mrs
William Hauck, Mrs. Thomas We'll
liver. Mrs. Ward, Mrs William Nc
Cam, Mrs. William Gillette, Mrs.
Charles Askins, Mrs. Harry Shick aud
Miss Ethel Sanford.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
NeSbit'S Novel Bill.

A bill that will be appreciated not
only by owners of spirited horses but
by all )ersons who drive through the
country districts, and especially farm
ers, was introduced in the legislature
at Harribsurg Thursday, by Represent
-aLiro Ncsbit from Northumberland.
The bill makes it unlawful to propel
traction engines along public high
ways in townships from November
18th to May 10th and fixing a penalty
of $50 for violation. Frequently in
the spring these mammoth engines are
propelled along the country roads,
sinking deep in the mire and running
the roadway for the balance of the
summer. Mr.. Nesbit takes this view
in presenting the bill
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
THE BEAR IS
STILL With us

1t seems altogether likely that among
the denizens of Montour ridge and ad-
! jacent woodland during the coming
! summer will be real live bear. A day
or so ago bruin was seen between
| Mausdale and Danville by a reliable
citizen, whose word would go any
| where.
The bear had come down from Mon
tour ridge and very leisurely and with
| out scenting danger crossed the rail
road ana made tracks across the mead
ow to the opposite ridge, where he
disappeared among the pines at the
rear of Hunters Park. He was big
fellow and in every respect answered
the description of the bear that ap-
Deared at Mr.. Foust's farm northeast
of Danville three weeks ago
The fact that bruin is still hanging
around would indicate that he intends
to make this place his habitat His
probable presence during the summer
VIII no doubt add romantic interest
to picnickiug parties. while during
autumn when the hunters start out,
there will be one more variety of game
TO reckon with.
For the benefit of those who might
covet bruins pelt We would state that
the open season for bear closed with
Marcn 1st. Therefore. so long as the
big shaggy animal conducts himself
with discretion, between the present
aud next October, he should be able to
cross and recross the valley as often as
he pleases without fear of molestation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
A Box Social.

A box social was held at the home
of N. Elmer Slider. Valley township.
for the benefit of Straub's church.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs E.
L. White, Mr. and Mrs Charles Ploch,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. @. WinteIsteen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Volkman, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce
Gearhart, Mr.. and Mrs. n Elmer
Sldler, Mrs. Benfeld, Mrs. Yorks, Mrs.
Bennett, Mrs Appleman, Misses Emma
Beufeld, Name McNinch, Blanche
Wilson, Bessie Wilson. Florence Will
son, Bessie Ande, Margaret Cooke, Liz
zie Winterteen, Grace Blue, Mary Sid
ler, Orgie Wintersteen. Ethel Volkman,
Florence Volkman; Messrs. Peter
Yorks, Hurley Benheld, William APP
pleman, Spencer AFTER, Arthur Cooke,
Calvin Arter Walter Wilson, Herbert
Blohu, Purdy Arter, Jasper Stettler.
Raymond Pursel, Norman Krum, Frank
Cooke, Jacob Tanner, Roy Shultz, Guy
McNinch, Horace Geiser, Clyde Sid
Ter, Charles Yorks and Grover Winter
steeu.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
HORRIBLE MURDER
AT SPRINGFIELD

| Shamokins blood stained suburb,
| Springfield, was the scene Saturday
morning of one OF the most brutal
murders that has ever occurred in that
vicinity. The first intimatiOn that a
crime had been committed was when
the body of Charlie Yeschalony, an in
dustrious cObbler, was found in his
| shop with his head nearly severed
from his body and a bloody hatchet
laying nearby.
When found life was nearly extinct
in the body of the victim. He was
hurried to the Miners hospital at
Ashland where he died last night at
8 80 o'clock
His self confessed slayer is now in
! the Northumberland county Jail at Sun
bury, and will be taken to Shamokin
this morning for hearing.
Stanny Marcavage, a Polander, aged
l9 years, who himself says that he com
mitted the murder, was captured Sat
urday afternoon He maintains hor-
rible air of bravado, and says he has
no fear of the consequences of his
crime
Saturday after the discovery of the
crime, Marcavage, who is a most de
praved type of foreigner. was in one
of the Springfield saloons spending
money freely. A driver on beer wag-
on, made information that the man
should be arrested as he had more
money on his person than he could
have come by honestly He was arrest
ed and when the handouts were plac-
ed on him, he made the statement that
they could take him and do with him
as they pleased. | don't care d"
he loudly remarked, for the rope or
the electric chair, but if you leave it
to me I'll take the chair. -
st the squire's office where he was
taken, he said that he had committed
the murder, and to show his reason
for the crime, he reached in his pocket
and with sweep of his hand, scatter
ed rain of silver and banknotes over
the room. He had in all S89. 30.
1t is known that the murdered man
had in his shop about $500. and as
only 500 can be accounted for with
the money obtained from Marcavage,
it is thought that he had an accom-
plice, who took the other S100
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
BOOST THE BEST
NOT THE OLDEST

1t has been given from what appears
authoritative source that the railroads
doing business IN the antracite region
are going to avoid the seniority rule,
and give promotions to the best and
| the most deserving instead of the old
est employe.
The seniority rule was adopted by
| the companies about ten years ago aud
has been strictly adhered to except up
on ra e occasions, ever since. But the
oldest employee is not always deserv-
! ing, and yet as long as he passes the
examination that is all that is requir-
ed. The companies are going to re-
quest mod fication of the order They
want it TO read that all conditions be-
ing equal the promotion shall be given
to the oldest employe
The change is sure to cause trouble.
because it is an established coud ition
, the railroaders secured after years of
agitation aud it will go against the
RIdlu w NOC IL NitlOuu nav
ing the chance tt protest. The senior
ity rule will be ignored from this time
on
Preference will be given TO the old
est but the most efficient Will get the
chance of promotion. All conditions
being equal the oldest employees in the
point of service will be advanced, but
1T is the plan of the officials to add to
the efficiency of the department., aud
best, it matters not if increased sal
aries will have to be paid.
1.-The railroad companies prefer ex-
perienced men, - declared an official,
"but we have firemen who will never
make competent engineers; we have
brakemen who will never make cou-
ductors, an we have conductors who
are at home OH freight but could not
conduct a passenger train. Thus it
will be plainly observed that the old
est man is not always the most effici-
ent. 1t is the expert service the COM
panies are always striving to obtain.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is new
remedy, an improvement on the laXa-
tives of former years, as it does not
grippe or nauseate and is pleasant to
take 1t is guaranteed. For sale by all
Dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
Profanity.

The Connellsville News approves the
action of the police authorities of Con-
nellsville in inaugurating crusade
against profanity. 1t describes state
of affairs which exists in Danville as
we'll as elsewhere when it asserts that
there is entirely too much profanity
floating through the air of the local
business streets, especially during the
evening hours, when crowds congre-
gate on the corners. - Profanity is so
utterly useless and so absolutely bruta
that it should be relentlessly suppress
ed. And yet it is the one vice utterly
ignored.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
UNIFORM COURSE.

The Washington Observer is in favor
of uniform course of study for rural
schools. 1t believes "a pupil should be
able to go from one district to another
and enter exactly where he left off in
the former school. The term should be
longer and with a graded course of
study the rural schools will have the
of the town and city
which they should have.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
A Birthday Surprise.

A birthday party was held Monday
at the homo Of e. d. Williams, Val.
ley township. in honor OF AR. Will
liams' 10th birthday.
The following persons were very
pleasantly entertained. Ar. and Mrs.
Eli Appleman. Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton Ben
nett, Mr.. and Mrs. James MoCracken,
Mr.. and Mrs. =. A. Merrill. Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Rake, Mr. and Mrs. David
johnson, MIR. and Mrs. j. ". Hendrick-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. william Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. William st. Clair. Mr.. and Mrs.
Abraham Hendrickson, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. d. Williams, Mrs. Norman Boyer,
Mrs. R. r. Farnsworth. Mrs. A. st.
Clair, Mrs. Ed. Frazier, Mrs Levi
Fenstermacher, Mrs. A. Bogart. Mrs
e. J. Beyer, Mrs. Charles Antrim.
Mrs F. p Appleman Mrs. @. Cor
Nelson. Misses Alice Appieman, Girls
sic Frazier, WiDnie Boyer. Margaret
Nephew, Rachel Fenstermscher, Prud-
ence Blizzard, Rosa Williams, Rebecoa
Appieman. Eva Nephew. Laura Farms
worth, Bessie johnson, Messrs. Will
liam Appleman, Warren Fenstermaoh-
er, Jesse Hendrickson, George Hen
erickson, Myron Boyer, Elmer st.
Clair, Lake Frazier. David Williams.
Jr, Elias Williams, Jr.. Selwyn Will
liams, Robert Farnsworth, Russell
Antrim. Marvin Rogers. Donald Cor
nelson and Myron Cornelison.
The day was spent with music and
games. Some fine selections being rem
dered on the organ by Mas Alice APP
plemsn, Miss Rebecoa Appleman. NJ iss
Crissie Frazier aud Master George
Hendrichsou. Mr. Williams WAS the
recipient Of many valuable presents to
remember his many friends.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
PINK LEMONADE,
The Story of Its Introduction TO IN
Cireus puhlie

"Old Peter COnklin the clown" said
circus official, was the first to give
pink lemonade to the world
1T dates back TO 1857, when Conklin
was travelling in the south with Jere
Mabie's big show. Conklin had a dis
pute with Mabie ana jumped the show
down in Texas. I've had the story
right from his own lips. He bought a
couple of mules and an old covered
wagon, some tubs, tartaric acid, q
lemon bushel or two of peanuts and
started IN the refreshment business.
He followed the circus with his wagon,
and every time the tents were pitched
he would mount a box and harangue
the crowd with:
Here is your ice cold lemonade,
Made in the shade.
Stick your finger in the glass;
It'n freeze fast.
THE lemonade sold splendidly, and
he couldn't wait on the people fast
enough. One day he was surrounded
by mob scrambling for the juice,
when his water supply ran out. There
We're no wells or springs at hand. He
rushed into the big tent, but there was
ne'er drop of water to be had. In his
excitement he invaded the dressing
tent Fannie Jameson. the bareback
rider, was wringing out pair of pink
tights, the aniline dye coloring the wa
ter a very pretty shade COnklin didn't
stop to ask any questions. He grabbed
up the tub and ran. Into the tub he
threw some acid and the property lem
on and called out:
"'Come quickly. Buy some fine
strawberry lemonade
His sales were doubled that day,
and since then no well regulated circus
is without pink lemonade. However,
we do not make it the same way now.
and sometimes Strawberries are used
as well as lemons Exchange.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
A QUEER OLD GUN.
The Way the Ancient Matchbox Was
Loaded and Fired.

The Way the Ancient Matchbox Was
Loaded and Fired.
Among the arns low obsolete which
formed large part Of the infantry
equipment in The days when the army
was started was the pike, which was
in the form of spear, with fat and
pointed head, mounted on q staff from
thirteen to eighteen feet long. The fire.
arm in general use at the time was the
matchbox.
What would a sergeant major Of the
present day, with his men armed with
the magazine rifle, think Of such q
weapon as this: Attached to the lock
of this musket was pan; also cock,
the hammer Of which was somewhat in
the form Of n birds, serpent's or dog 8
head This head was split, and screw
compressed on eaSed the Sits. The
piece being loaded first with powder
and then with ball, some powder was
poured into the pan. The pan was then
shut to keep this printing from drop
ping out and TO keep 1t dry. When the
soldier wished to fire, he fastened his
burning match into the slit of the cock,
opened the pan, looked to his printing,
presented and pulled the trigger. The
match, falling into the powder in the
pan, fired ii.
Between the pan and br"ech of the
barrel communication was Established
by means of a small hole When the
piece was being loaded the grains of
powder We're naturally rammed and
shaken down close to this hole, and
when printing the soldier took care to
perfect the communication Of TIE pow
der in the pan with that in the barrel.
Thus the explosion in the pan caused
the ignition of the charge. "-Londoa
Graphic,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
PaIatial GYPSY Wagon.

One of the most palatial vehicles ever
seen in the eastern part of the State
has just been completed by carriage
builder III Quaker town, Bucks coun-
ty. 1t is for Joseph Welsh, gypsy
chief, and his wife, the queen. 1t is
richly upholstered, has several large
mirrors, beveled French plate glass
windows at the sides and is gayly
painted in red aud green, with hand
some coat of arms, profuse gold strip
ing aud beautiful ornaments.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
DOWNRIGHT RASCALITY

The John2town Journal is of the
opinion that the result of the capitol
investigation now on viii be to show
that there was great deal of down
right rascality in connection with the
completion OF the structure. 1t adds:
From the present trend of affairs it
would surprise no one if the investiga-
tion should develop some candidates for
the pentieutisry."
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
OHuROH REFORM.

Here is statement by the York Dis
patch, followed by question that de.
mands the thoughtful attention of ev-
cry Christian congregation At a
mock wedding in Chester county
church sixteen young ladies were mar
ried to sixteen young men. After the
ceremony the spectators were permit
d to kiss the sixteen young brides
for the sum of sixteent cents. Is it not
time for the reform wave to strike the
churCh?'
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
Given Up To DE.

B. Spiegel, 1907 N. Virginia st.
Evansville, Ind, writes: For over
five years l was troubled with kidney
aud bladder affections which caused
me much pain and worry. l lost flesh
and was all run down, and year ago
had to abandon work entirely. l had
three of the best physicians who did
me no good and l was practically Civ
en- up to die. Foley's Kidney Cure was
recommended and the first bottle gave
me great relief, and after taking the
second bottle | was entirely cured +"
Why not let it help you? For sale by
all Dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
BRUNSWICK STEW.
GastrOnOmic Triumph With a Ma
tionaI Reputation.


This celebrated stew originated in
Brunswick county, Va, from which II
takes its name-a county most famous
in antebellum days for its perfect
cuisine and astronomical predilec-
tions. The originator was either Mr..
Haskins or Mr. Stlth. each claiming
during long life the distinction Of
having made the first stew and dying
without proper adjustment of the con-
troversy. While made everywhere in
the habitable globe. 1t is seldom made
properly. II was introduced in Pari>
by Judge John T. Mason of Virginia.
Only in Brunswick county Is this stew
so appetiZing, so piquant In the season
ing to be found in all its perfection.
To this remark Of the writer made to
q gentleman In the far south he re-
plies, The egotism of a Virginian
suggests perfection in all things there
and the slow pace Of the state ample
time to arrive at it." The recipe is as
follows: One of three kinds of meat Is
used-lamb. chicken or squirrel. II
chicken, it Is first parboiled, cut up as
If to fry. the outer skin removed, then
put on in hot water-a-plenty to cover
it-a large onion cut fine, large slice
Of middling meat cut fine, black and
red pepper in abundance and salt
After cooking until the bones can be
extra acted, and hot water added If not
enough. corn cut off the cob and to-
matoes chopped fine are added. with
half a pound Of butter, more pepper
and salt Before serving add stale
light breadcrumbs. Never add Irish
potatoes or butter beans or any vege-
table save corn and tomatoes. Serve
in tureen. 1t should be the consist
ency of thick soup and very highly sea-
soned. It is considered one of the
finest of stews and has national
Acknowledgement Times
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
WAIT A WHILE.

The Wilkes Barre Record indulges
In the following reflections which are
rs applicable to the sphere of this
State as any other: The summer girl
may be anxious to throw off the re-
straint of the dull and dreary season
and blossom forth IN all her glory dur
ing the sunshiny days. But it is we'll
to remember that the pneumocOccus
still turks about. The girl who is not
anxious to change her summer attire
for shroud had better not be too
hasty'
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrh
That Contain rlercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney
& Co., Toledo O., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally and
made in Toledo, Ohio, by f. J. Cheney
& Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
StiDatiOu
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21
REAL HARDSHIP.

The Milton Evening Standard high
ly recommends the uuselfish cond act
of the ladies of Patton who have form
ed an association, each member of
which soIemnly pledges herself "nev-
er to speak ill of anyone and not to
profess friendship unless it is real "
The Standard exclaims: "Think what
a sacrifice a woman makes when she
voluntary obligates herself not to
gossip about her neIghbors.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-03-21

in 1897 l had a stomach disease.
Some physicians said Dyspepsia, some
Consumption. One said 1 would not
live until Spring. For four years | ex-
listed on boiled milk, soda biscuits,
and doctors prescriptions l could not
digest anything | ate; theu | picked
up one of your Almauacs aud it hap
pened to be my life-saver | bought a
tifty-cent bottle of KODOL and the
benefit received from that bottle all
the gold in Georgia could not buv. in
two months went back to my work,
as machinist, and in three months |
was well and hearty. May you live
Roding, Ga. 1906. The above is only
a sample of the great good that is
daily done every where by Kodol For
Dyspepsia. 1t is sold here by Paules &
Co.