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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Shot Finger.

Hugh StClair, the 10-year-old son
of Daniel Stellar, of Washingtonville,
while visiting his grandfather. Daniel
Umstead, on the Greenough farm III
Liberty township, yesterday morning,
accidentally discharged a fiobert rifle,
the bullet taking effect in the index
finger of his left hand. DR.. Snyder, OF
Washingtonville. dressed the injury,
which was not of a serious nature.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Bloomsbury Man Has Disappeared

The many friends of Alex. c. Cohen,
in this city, will learn with regret
that that popular young Bloomsbury
man has disappeared and has not been
seen or heard of by his friends since
last Friday.
Mr.. Cohen is the son of Louis Cob
en-, of the firm of Alexander Brothers
& company, of Bloomsbury. For some
time he has been conducting tobacco
business in Wilkes Barre.
Last Friday afternoon he left his
home, apparently in the best of spirits.
Since then no traco of him can be
found. 1t is stated authoritiyely in
Bloomsbury that there are no financia;
troubles.
In view of his long absence it is
feared that foul play only can account
for his strange absence. When last
seen on Friday morning he was in the
best of spirits, and nothing extraord-
mary in his conduct can be recalled.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Hudson Tunnel Steel Car.

An all steel passenger coach. the
first of an order of forty for the Hud-
son River Tunnel company, has been
ornpleted at the Berwick plant of the
A. q. e. F. company, and was shipped
yesterday.
This car is nearer APPROACH to an
all steel car in every respect than any
that have yet been constructed. The
cars will run between New York and
Jersey City. In tunnel the greatest
danger is from suffocation and the use
of the steel car makes impossible that
result from any accident that may oc
cur
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Died at rlaus dale.

Leda May Copp, the daughter OF
Mrs. Smith Temple, of Mausdalo, de
parted this life at O'Clock Tuesday
evening after an attack of diphther-
itic Group The deceased was aged II
years, 8 months and days. The fun.
eral took place yesterday afternoon
from the home. Interment was made
in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Death of Mrs. Caroline LoRah.

Mrs. Caroline LoRah died at 10
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at her
home in ST. Johns court after a ten
days illness of pleuro pneumonia.
Mrs. LoRah had been Il resident Of
Danville for many years. She was the
widow of David Benjamin LoRah,
who departed this life II years ago.
She was in her 9th year.
Mrs. LoRah is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. George Snyder
and Mrs. Hadvn Oberdorf, of Dan
Vile; Mrs. Walter NJ. Lotier, of Phil
adelphia; Mrs. Marion Louise Schrod
er, of New York city and Harmon Lo-
Rah, of Brookland, Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
DEATH Of
OSCAR {. NlELuD

Oscar G Mellin, an old and we'll
known resident of Danville departed
this life about O'Clock Monday eve
after an illness of soide five months.
Although bedfast during the greater
part of his illness Mr.. Mellin was not
critically i'll until within few days
past. From Saturday on he was very
low and Monday afternoon hope was
abandoned.
The deceased was man of more
than ordinary ability. He was we'll
read and possessed a rich store of an
ecdotes. Companionable by nature, and
possessing a keen sense of humor his
society was much sought. He was an
affable wholesouled man and although
/ for many years of his life he lived
/ alone in his home on the bank of the
/ Susquehanna, he ever remained i'll
touch with public affairs and the So
cial life of the town around him.
There will be many sincere mourner
/ to follow him to the grave.
As musician the deceased ranked
high. He was member of Stoes' band
in the days when it was the leading
musical organization in the country.
As a bass singer he lad few if any
EQUALS. He was the basso in the old
time quartette, which enjoyed great
popularity aud was in demand for
many years at all public functions,
not only in Danville, but also in neigh
boring towns
Oscar q. Mellin was veteran of
the Civil war He enlisted i'll tie
Irwin Guards, of Bloomsbury, which
was assigned to the Sixth regiment,
Pennsylvania reserves band. On the
disbanding of the regimental band the
deceased was honorably discharged
Soon afterwards he re-eulisted and on
account of his musical talent was de-
tailed and assigned to the post band
stationed at Carlisle Later he report
ed to the 132nd regiment and was hon
orably discharg ed at the expiration of
the enlistment
Mr. Mellin possessed considerable
talent AS a descriptive writer, both
poetry ami prose coming within his
scope His army correspondence is re-
membered by his friends as probably
the most interesting effusion that was
ever pennel by an amateur.
The deceased was the son of Gideon
Mellin and was representative OF. one
of the oldest families of Danville. He
was 70 years of age and is survived by
two sisters, Mrs Elizabeth Peters, of
this city, and Mrs. Clara Reeeer. of
Riverside.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Many Attend the Appeal.

Yesterday was appeal day for Wash
ingtonvilIe and the several townships
of the county. Next Monday will be
appeal day for the borough of Dau-
Vile
The county commissioners were ac-
cordingly in session yesterday. With
the exception of Washingtonville bor-
ough, Anthony and Mayberr town
shirs every division of the county,
with the excep ion of Danyille, was
represented by those who attended the
aDpeal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Shouted No at the Altar.

Frank Bartkus stood before the altar
yesterday at Pittston with his BRIDE
elect leaning on his arm When the
priest asked the usual question. "Will
you have tais woman for your wife?"
Bartkus yelled NO, and tearing the
bouquet from his coat lapel threw it
on the altar and left the church.
He then drove to the girls home,
where he demanded the beer he had
bought for the occasion. The girls
relatives and friends Immediately at
tackled him, and he was landed in Jail,
charged with creating a riot. Bartkus
had twice before Tilted girls
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02

shooters wore unable TO GO themselves
justice aud. under the circumstances,
the scores made were remarkable.
There were in all thirty one events
and twelve entries Neaf Apgar was
hi h gun with III out of 1S0. J. W
Hawkins was second with 40 out of
$50. W r. Crosby was third with 100
out of l8Q.
The high amateur trophy was won
by Walter Welnoski, of Wilkes-Bar
The second high amateur average was
won by r. @. Derk, of Northumber
land
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Crossing of Vitrified Brick.

The street commissioner is laying a
new crossing of vitrified brick on the
south side OF Bloom street at the al
ley on which J. B. Cleaver's propert Y
abuts.
The brick are laid on a cushion OF
sand supported on bed of concrete,
while the brick themselves are
grouued The crossing is very sub
stant.al and will be able to withstand
the wear of the constant traffic to
which it is exposed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Delivered Deeds.

Robert NJ Anderson, Esq, of Phil
adelphia, representing J. Hector Nc
Neal, trustee of estate of William Ell.
Latimere, bankrupt, was in this city
Yesterday delivering deeds to Mark
Graham for farms in Limestone town
ship and to Sophia Crumb for house
and lot on Front street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02

Oscar &. Mellin, whose death oc-
Cured Monday evening, was consign-
ed to the grave in Fsirview cemetery
yesterday afternoon. The funeral took
place at 2 O'Clock from the late resi-
dence on Water street, which had
been the home of the deceased for
over twenty-five years.
The services were conducted by Rev.
NJ. X. Foster, pastor of ST. Paul's NJ.
E. church. The pail bearers were !:
George W. Miles. Jesse Klase, Rob ert
Adams, and John Marshall.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Want to Keep Open.

There is movement afoot among
the saloon men of Shamokin to make
a strong effort toward securing the
withdrawal of the courts ruling that
all saloons shall close at midnight.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02

Q. A. hall next week.
Danville's best known local thespians,
and they promise that their play will
not suffer by comparison with any
former productions that have been Civ
en- in this city. They have been re.
hearsing for number of weeks, and
have arrived at degree of excellence
that lacks but little of being equal O
"real actors. -
"Toodles" is a comedy drama in
two acts, with the comedy somewhat
in excess of the drama Between
laughs and sighs it tells the story of
the perfidy of brother and in the last
act shows the timely atonement and
forgiveness. There are pretty love
scenes, and woven throughout the play
is a strain of comedy and pathos SO
delightfully."- intermingled as to be en-
tracingly entertaining.
The play is to be presented on the
evenings of Thursday and Friday. May
9th and 10th. Tickets at 20 cents are
now on sale.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02

Just now the hens are running op-
position to the incubators. This dis
position contributes some effect ON the
price of eggs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02

The meanest man has once more
come to the surface. He lives in Ohio
and replevined the iewelry he gave TO
his best girl.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Baby Girl.

Mr.. and Mrs William g. Boyer, Col
umbia ave. ARE the parents of bounc-
ing baby girl born Saturday morning.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02

The big people are just as curious
about 1.-The animals as the children.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
CfalI Kinds and Description

herself and all the heirs were agreed
that the contract in question should
be carried out.
The court declared that the said con
tract be specifically performed accord
ing to the true intent and meaning
thereof, involving payment by Frank
Ellis to said Ellen Ritter, administr-
atrlx, Sll3 IS remainder of purch ase
money and the execution of a deed
conveying to Frank Ellis in fee sim
pie the tract of land mentioned in the
contract.
LONG FIGHT STILL ON.
The small section of highway lead
ing from Limestoneville to California,
specifically embraced between "cor-
ner at farms of Clark Benfield. w. j.
Baldy and Abram Wagner and point
at the lands of Clark Benfield and
Elizabeth Lauimer," which has been
before court for a couple of years CO.
cupled two hours of court Saturday.
On the strength of petition setting
forth that the section of road was in.
convenient and burdensome, on March
4. 1905, viewers were appointed to
view and change the road between the
two above points. Then followed q
review and re-reyiew, exceptions In
the meantime piling up until they
numbered seventeen.
1t was on these exceptions that argu.
ment was held Saturday. E. S. Gear
hart and R. S. zimmerman represented
the exceptions and Hon. III. M. Hin.
ckley appeared for the view. The
argument was carried on along the
old battle line, but whether the long
drawn contest is really near an end re-
mains to be seen.
TO AMEND RULE.
Argument on the case of the over
seers of the poor of Limestone town
ship VS.. the overseers of the poor of
West Hemlock township occupied
about half an hour, Hon. w. Fl. Hack
enbu1g, of Milton, appearing for Lime
stone township and w. Kase West for
West Hemlock township. The ques-
tion of settlement was not before
court, merely the amount that West
Hemlock should pay to Limestone
township to reimburse it for the sup.
port of Mrs. Eva Sees. The question
to be settled was whether the rule Of
Judge Staples relating to theLbill of
costs be amended in favor of Limetone
township or not
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
Goodies" a Comedy Drama.

Toodles' is the facinating title Of
a comedy drama that will be present.
ed by home talent cast in the Y. nj.
9. A. hall next week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-02
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
Cfall Kinds and Description
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
WANTED.

The "Old Reliable" Phoenix Pre-
ferred Accident Insurance Company
of Detroit, Michigan, having recently
entered this state for the transaction
of accident and sickness insurance, is
now ready to make contracts with
local agents throughout the state,
One dollar per month covers accident.
sickness or death. For terms and
territory apply to 4w4O
81. BRACKET, State Manager.
1877 Middle st., Portland, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17

Eye esting.

If you have any trouble
with your eyes, or with
your glasses, let US de-
monstrate our ability to
remedy it.
We have a thoroughly
equipped optical depart
ment, and a complete
stock of best quality
lenses and frames, and
optical goods of all kinds.
There is almost moth
ing in the way of optical
work, from making any
kind of repairs to your
glasses to filling the most
difficult prescription that
we cannot do to your sat-
isfaction.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
The date of the Sunshine fair has
been fixed for Tuesday, November 9Th.

The date of the Sunshine fair has
been fixed for Tuesday, November 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. George King are pass
ing the week with relatives in Boston
and nearby cities.
Mrs. Richard French was in town
Friday of last week as the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Calvin Eaton.
Misses Elizabeth and Gertrude
Webb have returned home from Au-
burn, where for week they had been
the guests of their aunt.
Mrs. F. II. Preble and Mrs. 8. E.
Andrews of Bingham were in town
Tuesday on a shopping expedition.
They were accompanied by Master
Colby Robinson. The party was reg
istered at Hotel Coburn.
Saturday afternoon and evening
will be next to your last chance to get
a bargain at Fairgrieves'. There are
wallets, smokers articles and good
line of souvenirs. Goods that must
go at price.
Charles Doran, formerly In the en-
ploy of the Skowhegan Electric Light
Company of this place as an electri-
clan, is still sick at his home In Au-
gusta where he went last June at the
time that he was obliged to give up
work. His brother, William Doran,
rs gone to Augusta this week to see
him. Mrs. Doran accompanies her
husband and they do not expect to
return here for some weeks as they
have in prospect journey to Port
land and elsewhere.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
Settlement Imperative.

The destruction of our store and
stock of goods, by the fire of Septem
Der End, has led to a decision to re-
tire from the shoe trade and this
makes it necessary that we should
have a settlement of all accounts at
once. All payments due the firm of
r. H. Merrill & Son or to J. P. Merrill
should be made during the month of
October. For the present the books
and accounts will be found, during
business hours at the store next to the
North Channel Bridge. tao
r. H. MERRILL & SON.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17

Cider barrels at Bucknam's.
Sample hats just received at Curtis.
Apprentices wanted at G. E. Pou-
Inns.
You will find full line of trimmed
hats at Mrs. Mabel Witham Jones'.
w. s. Parkman has a house to rent,
three quarters of mile from the
postoffice.
A capable girl for general house,
work is wanted by Mrs. Georges
Smith at No. Coburn avenue.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Heselton are
passing the present week in Boston
and vicinity.
j. N. &. l. j. Smith have just placed
fine Merrill piano in the home OF }.
w. Packard, also In the High Schools
at Good Will and at Fairfield village.
A. F. McPheters left here yesterday
for Costigan, Me. where he is to join
his brother, Wallace B., for five
weeks hunting trip near Greenfield
in Penobscot county.
James Lowe, conductor on the noon
freight, has gone to New York City to
represent the organization of Maine
Railway Conductors at conference
of the national order, now being neld
in that city.
Harold Eastman of Portland has
been the guest of E. P. Viles ana
family portion Of the present week.
Mr.. Eastman was a classmate OF
Blaine s. Viles In Bowdoin and also in
the Yale School of Forestry.
Messrs. Blaine Owen of Augusta
and Horace Smith of Cornville, with
Forrest Goodwin, Esq, and DR.. F. Z.
Sawyer of this place, left here Tues
day for a weeks hunting in the jim
Pond region. DR.. Sawyer's touring
car furnished the means OF transpor-
tation.
Mrs. Sumner Pooler, who was sum-
moned here by the death of her Sis
ter's husband, James Leavitt, return
ed Monday to her home in 80. Fran
ingham, Mass. She was accompanied
by Miss Hazel Leavitt who returned
to continue her studies at the Leland
Powers school in Boston.
Mrs. w. o. Wildes and her
young son, William, returned 10
Lewiston Friday morning after ten
days' visit here at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G L. H. Smith on Mt. Plea
SAINT avenue. Mr.. Wildes is now as
sistant paymaster for the Continental
Mills of Lewiston and, during the
visit of his family here, was on bust
ness trip to New York City for that
corporation.
Miss Emma Morrisette went to Au-
Rusta last week and returned Monday
accompanied by her sister, Miss
Nellie Morrisette, who has been visit
ing in that city and Waterville for
some weeks. They bring with them
Master Clement, the two year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Gregoire of Au-
gusta who is to pass several weeks
here at the home of his grand parents,
MIR. and Mrs. J. B. Morrisette.
County Commissioner L. G. Will
Jams of Athens, who was in town last
week at the meeting of the Somerset
County board, had an uncomfortable
accident while up river on tour OF
road inspection. On Sunday the 9th,
while on his way from Caratunk to
Pleasant Pond in company with De-
putty Sheriff Frank Durgin of The
Forks, the horse became frightened
at an automobile, throwing Mr.. Will
Jams from the wagon. His face was
severely bruised by contact with the
roadbed and he received shaking up
of disagree able severity but escaped
without fractured limbs. His travel
ing companion had stepped out of the
conveyance a moment before and for
this reason escaped injury.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
For Sale.

one Grey's Thrashing Machine, horse
power and wood saw.
Farm and Concord Wagons.
one Express Wagon, ) seats, shafts, pole
and extra Axle.
Harrows plows, cultivators.
one phaeton In good order.
Sheep Backs
One Corn Shelter.
Blocks and tackle.
Pick axes, OK and steer NoRes.
one and two-horse tote ana bod sieds.
OK sleds.
Moving Machines.
Sleighs
Bride, Logging and Trace Chains.
Eveners and Whippletrees
Lead rope, neck yokes, &c.
Cross-cut saws.
Window sash and frames.
one mar belized slate fire place.
Double and single harnesses.
Woods bedding pulls etc.
one stage coach.
one 30-gal. galvanized iron boiler.
All kinds OF farming toos.
W. IL. Ii ESEBTON,
Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
Free Trial Telephone Service.

For a limited time the Maine Tel. Il Tel. Co.
are Offering two months, business or resi-
dence telephone service free. No cost for In
stalIation or removal. Isn't this q fair pro-
position7 Why not give 1t trial?
Full information given upon inquiry at
managers office.
The following subscribers have been con
nected with the Skowhegan Exchange since
August 10Th.
1872 Boothby, /. r., Physician office.
1852 Earle, r. r., Physician. r.
12Sli Hight Clarence b.
ia Ordway, W. r, store.
1872 PhIlbrick, j. r., T.
1893 Philbrick, George, r.
3l.3 Steward Heating 4 Plumbing Co.
I'LL Nies, j. CT
1873 futile, Robert office.
CHANGES
l13il Blunt Hardware Co.
5-3 Fairgrieves, G. b., T.
1888 Maine Central X. X. (officel
1923 Nutting Chas., T.
49, oxford Hotel.
ii3-4 Sampson Il Avore, druggist.
32-i1 Walton, =. j., r.
era correct list of new subscribers and
changes Will be given In this space each
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17

DIR. /. r. Boothby has for rent a
tenement of five rooms and bath.
The Savings department of the Sec
ond National Bank pays interest at
the rate of 81 per cent; interest COM
mences the first of each month on de-
posits made on or before the 10th.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
Oysters.

shall have a supply of the best
oysters obtainable ready for delivery
every Sunday morning. Orders
placed with me by telephone or other
wise at any time during the week,
will be delivered by my team Sunday
morning. Telephone, 57-3.
GEORGE F. BUTLER,
2w Bakery, Winter street.
Willie II. Clark of Carratunk was in
town yesterday on business connected
with his numbering operations for the
coming winter.
DIR. George o. Smith, director of
the United States Geological Survey,
was among the arrivals on last even
ing's train. He is to be in town for
one week.
Mrs. Susan R. Greenwood, formerly
of Moscow, died this morning at the
home of her son, E. E. Greenwood,
on Madison avenue, after a long ILL
ness. The funeral will occur next
Saturday morning. A more extend
ed obituary notice will appear in our
next issue.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17

The Chas. F. Ward Co. have just
received their full line OF the famous
seNorth Star Brand" ladies fur driving
coats.
Money deposited in the skowhegan
Savings Bank before the 10th of the
month will begin to draw interest
from the 1st.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-17
NOTICE

The Forks, Me-, October IL, 1907.
Whereas my wife, Edyth b. Morris, having
left my he'd and board without Just cause
for bid all persons rom harboring or trusting
her on my account as l shall pay no debts
contracted by her after this date.
3w4l RICHARD f. MORRIS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-04-09
GERMAN EMPIRE
Bears Most Cordial Relation Toward
United States-Minister's
Speech.

New York, April Sat a dinner
given IN honor OF Charlemagno Tower,
ambassador extraordinary and plenl-
poteutiary OF the United states to
Germany. given by the New Yorker
Staats-Zetung at the Manhattan club
tonight, the returning minister de-
llyered an interesting and winning
speech in which he enlarged upon
the relations existing between this
country and Germany. and at It's con-
clusion proposed a graceful toast TO
Emperor William II.
The speech covered Wide range OF
affairs concerning the two govern
ments, aud predicted that the future
relations OF Germany and the United
States are TO be on the best possible
footing. and the advantages of the
two countries are to be materially en-
HANGED because Of mutual understand
ings which are growing more indis-
soluble as the years go by.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-04-09
PRESIDENT
ENTERTAINED
At DINNER

Washington, April 8.-The president
entertained at dinner this evening in
honor of D'Estrournelle Constant. 9th
er guests were Attorney General Bon
aparte. Postmaster General Meyer. DR..
Lyman Abbott. Assistant Secretary OF
State Bacon and CLIFFORD Pinchot. Mas
ter Kermit Roosevelt. who has spent
his Easter holidays In the white mouse
with his parents, has returned to his
school at Groton, Mass. Theodore
Roosevelt Jr., who has been there
for several weeks. will remain for a
short time longer. Representative and
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth left Wash.
ington at midnight for Cincinnati.
where they will spend few weeks be.
fore departing on trip to Alaska.
The British ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce. who have been visiting in New
York. Canada and Chicago. returned
the the embassy this morning.