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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
SIOped With Italian.

Mrs, Gabriel Wenrick, of Northum.
berland, wife of the D. L. & W. round.
house foreman, has eloped with an
Italian laborer, who was employed on
the Pennsylvania railroad IN that
town.
On Saturday night she went to Sun
bury with the Italian, as was especi
ally noticed by the motorman and con.
ductor of the street car and since then
no trace has been found of either of
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wenrick have been
married but little over a year. He has
passed the half century mark, while
she hs not yet reached twenty. His
first wife died about six years ago af-
ter doing her share towards the prop
agation of species by bringing four
teen children into the world. He
mourned the loss of his helpmate for
about five years, and then began to
look around for another to fill her
place,
On farm bordering the borough
limits of Northumberland, he found a
country girl, beautiful, fascinating
and unsophisticated. He won her love
and brought her to town as his wife.
This was but little over a year ago
Since that time great changes were
wrought Mrs. Wenrick felt that she
was imposed upon when forced to be.
come the stepmother of fourteen chill
dren, several of whom were older than
she was. Then, too, she met the Ital-
ian. He was only laborer, to be sure,
working with a gang of his fellow
countrymen keeping the Pennsy lvania
tracks in repair. But, on the 9th r
hand he was very gallant, and his
black eyes and gay smile won the
heart of the young woman. Her in.
fatuation for him increased until she
finally consented to run away with
him.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
TRAIN HIT WAGON
FARMER INJURED

The S. B. d B. railroad crossing at
Shaffer's bridge was the scene of
serious accident Saturday morning at
IL O'Clock, when a farm wagon in
which rode Freese Kistler and Alfred
Crawford, of Cambria, was run down
by fast moving freight train, wagon
practically demolished, and both men
flung down the embankment, breaking
both of Kistler's legs.
The men were on theiI way from
Mordansville to Bloomsbury in COW
cred farm wagon drawn by Kistler's
team of horses. The train was on its
way to Berwick, and owing to the
curve at that point, the men did not
see or hear the train; neither did the
trainmen see the wagon until the
horses were on the track, and the fast
approaching train was only few
yards distant.
The engine struck the wagon near
the rear wheel and flung the body of
the vehicle up onto the fence posts
along the track, the rear wheels and
axle being sent whirling down into
the ditch, and both men were flung
down the ten-foot bank OF the Fishing
creek.
Crawford escaped with apparently
no injuries beside bad shakin up,
and picked himself up unassisted.
Kistler, however, was badly hurt Both
legs were broken just above the ankle,
both bones in each leg being fractur-
ed
William Mcmahon, who lives near
the bridge, came rum ing to the scene
and the train was brought to stop as
soon as possible. Kistler was carried
up onto the road, and placed in Nc
Mahon's wagon and driven back to his
home in Cambria. Physicians declared
his to be one of the worst kinds of
fractures, and as both limbs were brok-
en-, it is liable to incapactate Mr.. Kist
Ter for future farm work, or for any
occupation which requires great
deal of standing on the feet The in
jury is very painful one. Besides
the fracture of the legs, internal in
juries are also feared, and several
bruises were found about the body.
The greater part of the farm wagon
which was struck by the train was
left a mass of wreckage. The team of
horses, however, were the least con-
cerned of all over the accident, and
were not even scared when the train
struck the wagon and knocked it from
behind them. They patiently stood in
the roadway until driven over the Nc
| Mahon farm.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
Injured at Exchange.

A thrilling accident occurred at the
planning mill of W. II. Dildine at Ex-
change Monday afternoon, when
John W. Ritter, an employe at the
plant, was caught in belt, thrown
into the nhicery. and his right arm
torn loose at the shoulder, the upper
end of the big bone being forced
through the flesh.
Mr.. Ritter was carrying boards away
from the planer, when his coat caught
in one of the smaller belts, throwing
him toward the big main shaft. In
falling his right arm struck the big
belt that runs the planer, which oper-
ates at a very high speed.
Ip twinkling the mans arm was
securely caught between the belt and
the pulley wheel. ana as the machin-
cry continued to revolve. his arm was
wound around the shaft, and that men,
ber toru loose from the shoulder.
W. H. Dlldine, proprietor of the
mill, by his presence of mind prevent
gu u
ring. He quickly reversed the engine
and threw off the big belt, stopping
the machinery. But quick as he was,
he was not an instant too soon to save
Mr.. Ritter's life.
When lifted from his perilous posi-
tion, Mr.. Ritter was nearly unconsc-
ious. He was taken to his home in Ex-
change, and DR.. Muffly, of Turbot-
Vile was called. An examination
showed that the big bone of the upper
arm had been entirely torn loose at
the shoulder joint, every ligament be-
ing severed. In addition to this the
upper end of the bone had been pulled
over into the mans chest, where it
protruded for seven inches through
rent in the flesh 8 inches long.
The physician last evening was con-
fident that the injury will ultimately
mend, but it will be at least two
months before Mr.. Ritter can again
use his arm.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
Big DEFICIT IN
State ROAD FUND

1t is very evident that some of the
State roads asked for by counties of
Pennsylvania will go begging for sew
eral years to come. Indeed it is very
doubtful whether all the roads con-
tracted for will be built, because of
the unavailability of funds The i'm.
provements asked by various counties
amount to $24. 518, 90S, while the avail
sble appropriation is only $5.7l0, 0C0,
leaving deficit of $40, 2l9, 25S. Out of
the original appropriation there was
available to June 1, 1907, So, 500, 900
The State has paid out on contracts
for road construction the sum of 81
99l, ,048. The balances unpaid on exist
ing contracts amount to 81, $50, 952,
making grand total of SO, 572, 900,
which is over S72. 900 more than the
amount available. This sum will have
to be paid out of the 81, 800, 900 which
becomes available for use Oh June of
the present year, in order to complete
payments on work already contracted
for and in many instances partly con-
struoted.
In statement giving list of coun-
ties. the total number of feet applied
for. the approximate cost of construc-
tion, the amount available to June 1,
1909, and the deficiency Montour and
nearby counties show as follows:
Montour applied for, 10l, S0S feet :;
approximate. $2O2, ,6l6; amount avail
able, $s4, 1888; deficit, sl7S,477.
Lycoming, applied for 1868, 773 feet !;
approximate construction. s527, 524,
amount available, BIO, 1888; deficiency,
$417.162.
Columbia, applied for, 1O9, $50 feet /;
approximate, $ai9. 9.16o; amount avail.
able, e72. .489; deficit $146, 720.
Northumberland applied for 203, s2S
feet approximate. $4o7, 656; available,
$72. .406; deficit, 1886, 249.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
The Annual Cleaning Up.

The melting snow reveals many un-
slightly places and has brought about
the usual conditions incidental to
spring. After a siege of winter such
as we have passed through, one feels
that any change would be agreeable
that would eliminate snow and zee.
The latter ON melting, however, is
apt to produce mud together with 9TH
er aocumulations that are both un-
healthful and unsightly. If we recall
the experience Of other years we may
be led to wonder whsther the second
condition is not nearly as bad as the
first.
The paving on Mill street is objec-
tionable enough, all of which, of
course. is unavoidable. The bricks are
covered with sticky paste. which makes
it exceedingly disaRreeable for pedes-
trians in crossing the street.
Nearly every back yard contains an
ash pile, intermixed with garbage rep
resenting the winters accumulations.
1t is unquestionably the most dispirit.
ing season of the year.
Nevertheless. it is period that
humanity each season has to pass
through and complaint is as puerile
as it is futile. The best that we can
do is to hope that the change from
winter to spring may be sudden and
abrupt-tbat warmer weather m ay
come soon and continne without many
variations, drying up the mud and
causing old earth to take on a more
cheering aspect.
Meanwhile. we can help ourselves a
little, if we begin the process of clean
ing up and renovation just as soon az
conditions Justify it. The street CON-
missioner will no doubt see to it that
Mill street receives its customary
scraping and sweeping as soon as the
paving dries of sufficiently. The ash.
man will soon get busy and his over
lures looking to an engagement should
be met in a friendly way. Let him be
put on the job early and, while the
back yard is being cleaned up, give the
cellar also renovation using quick
lime in unstinted quantities in case
there should be dampness or impurity.
Thus, while the premises are made
pleasing to the eye conditions conduc.
i've to good health will also be promot-
ed.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
POLICEMEN's PAY.

In regard to the salaries paid its po-
licemen the Wilkes-Barre Daily Rec
ord says: ga Wilkes Barre policeman
is compelled to work two years for $50
a month. He is compelled to buy an
outfit costing about hundred dollars
At any time he may be called upon to
take his life IN his hands. Only last
Saturday South Main street patrol
man risked his life in chasing armed
Italians who were mixed up in the in
discriminate shooting in which three
men were wounded. A salary of $50 a
month is less than is paid the ordin-
ary laborer in these times, when the
cost of living is so high. Is it right? /?
1t makes no difference what other
cities are paying. The question is, are
the Wilkes Barre policemen being
justly dealt with"
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
Atlantic Whaling.

1t is a curious experience for the
spectators of Lyman H. Howe's Life
Drama to watch from comfortable seats
the rolling ocean and the wild rushing
and pitching of huge, unwieldy
harpooned whale. Under the title.
Whaling in the Atlantic. Mr.. Howe
offers in his new program one of the
most remarkable moving pictures that
have ever been secured since the in
ception of animated photography. AS
the picture progresses the whaling YES
sci is seen coming into view, and the
crew busily makes fast the whale. now
stitf and rigid, in the tossing waters.
AT the whaling station are seen two
Wholesome measuring "a feet and the
other 7S-with their enormous humps
crowded with sea gulls. Atlantic
Whaling IS of course, but one of the
many other features equally interest
ing in Mr.. Howe's new program. It
is notable not only as life-like re-
production of remote and perilous
calling, but as curious example of
Mr. Howe's tireless search after novel
ties.
Tuesday evening, March 10th, in tine
Armory. Tickets for sale at J. b.
Cleaver's and Hunts Drug Store.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
The April "Smart Set"

Beatrix Demarest Lloyd is the auth
or of the novel which opens the April
Smart Set Her story is entitled "The
Miniature" and she has never written
a finer piece of work. The scenes are
laid in Paris, and the absorbing mar
rative. which grips the readers atten-
tion at the outset moves along to a
most unexpected and thilling conclu-
sion. OF the younger writers of today.
none is more promising than Miss
Lloyd, and The Smart Set is to be con
graduated on publishing so notable a
novel.
John G. Neihardt contributes a
piece of fiction entitled beyond the
Spectrum" which, because of its pow
er and weird setting, deserves place
side by side with some of Edgar Allan
in cousin Delioe," tells a pathet ic
tale of young singer who sacrifices
her career, and learns too late how un-
necessary that sacrifice was. A power
full story is Penalty" by a young
English writer, Michael Storm; Kath-
crime Metcalf Roof writes a fanoiful
little story called 1.-THE Edge of the
Wood" full of poetic charm; Arthur
Stanley Wheeler is at his best in
love story. "Indian Summer. Other
ficticu is from Mrs. Luther Harris,
Mary L. Rendered, Mary Glasccck, r.
X. Weekes and Mazo de la Roche. in
his most delightful vein. Bliss Car
man writes an essay called "The Music
of Life" " which contains many quot
able passages. The poetry is varied
and excellent, and comes from such
verse makers as Ethel M. Kelley, Elsa
Barker. Edwin l.. Sabin, Arthur
Stringer. Gertrude H. McGiffert and
Charlotte Becker.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
Natures "Air Castles"

In the northern Italian Tyrol are a
cluster of awe-irpsiring mountain
peaks that violate all ideas of what
mountains should be. They are known
as the Dolomites. Tossed high, as if
arrested in mid-air, they are nature IS
own "Castles in the air. More than
any castle walls ever built by man,
they seem to defy all possibility of
ascent. So little known, and so defiant
are these mountains obelisks that they
have never been conquered by man un-
til few months ago. just how they
we're finally surmounted is shown full
ly in Lyman H. Howe's Lifeorama to
be given IN the Armory on Tuesday
evening, March 10th.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
DOING THEIR DUTY
Scores of Danville Read rs are Learning
the Duty of the Kidneys.

Scores of Danville Read, rs are Learning
the Duty of ths Kidneys.
To filter the blood is the kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kid
neys are sick.
Backache and many kidney ills fol-
low;
Urinary trouble, diabetes, Doan's
Kidney Pills cure them all.
Danville people endorse our claim.
David b. Jones, printer, of 40l
Church St., says: 81 think very high
ly of Doan's Kidney Pills. They cured
me of an enervating backache and
lameness across the small of my back
This trouble commenced with sharp
twlnges over my hips~and later l had
considerable pain all over my back
even extending to the top of the head,
in fact, never knew where the pain
would strike me next. saw Doan S
Kidney Pills highly recommended and
procured box at drug store. 1t only
required short time to show that
they were helping me, and after TAX
ing the treatment for time the trou-
BILE left me entirely and have had no
return of it for years. l made state
ment to that effect in 1896 and that
statement stauds as good today as it
did them
tor sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the .Doan sand
take no other.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
Celebrated Birthday.

The eightieth birthday of John W.
Gouger, an old and widely known resi-
dent of this county, was very pleasant
ly celebrated at the family homestead
in Limestone township ON March Sth.
Mr.. Gouger is an honored resident
of Limestone township. He is ma
tive of our county and was born on
the farm on which he is spending his
declining years. A large number of
friends assembled to do him honor ON
his birthday.
Notwithstanding his fourscore years
Mr.. Gouger is we'll preserved and is in
good health. Some years ago his wife
departed this life. He has four sons
and two daughters. Three of his sons,
John A. Gouger,O. J. Gouger and Ed
ward L. Gouger, reside in the west
aud were unable to be present at their
fathers eightieth birthday. Post
Master W. l.. Gouger, of this city, is
a son and was present. along with the
two daughters, Mrs. Calvin W. Derr
and Mrs Daniel Lerch.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
Pleasant Surprise Party.

A pleasant birthday surprise was
rendered Mr.. James p. Rishel on Sat-
urday evening The evening was spent
in games and music after which a
supper was served.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Cook, Mr.. and Mrs Harvey
Lobach, Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Diehl,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barnhard, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Rshel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Philips, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Wertman, Mr. and Mrs. A. D.
Stettler, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Arter !,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Leighow, Mr..
and Mrs W. i. Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. George NJ. Leighow, Mrs.
Charles Askins. Mrs. M. Leighow and
son Gernon, of Northumberland D.
M. Mock. Misses Lois Williams. Viola
Rishel, Mary Diehl, Edna Lobach,
Bertha AFTER, Messrs. Ollie Angle,
Paul and David Diehl, Milroy and
Roscoe Wertman, Walter Arter and
Norman Rishel.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
In Honor of Birthday.

A surprise party was rendered to
Mrs. George M. Leighow at her HON e
on Honeymoon street Friday evening
in honor of her birthday. The event
proved most enjoyable.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. @
W. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. James Hend-
rickson, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bern
hard, Mr.. aud Mrs. Edward Wertman,
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Vastine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward White, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rishel, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
AFTER, Mrs. Arthur Stettler, Mrs. B.
l.. Diehl, Miss Bertha Arter, Messrs.
Ollie Angle, Milroy Wertman, Roscoe
Wertman, Walter Arter and Darius
Mack, of Mahoning township; Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Leighow, of Jerseytown ;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Rishel. Mr.. and
Mrs. William j. Williams, Mrs. Reu-
ben Boyer, Mrs. Adam Wagner. Mrs.
Charles Askins. Miss Mabel Askins
and Edward Aten. of Danville.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
FIFTY YEARS OF
MARRIED LIFE

Mr. and Mrs. David r. Shelhart
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
their wedding at their home on Center
street Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Shell
hart are among our best known and
highly esteemed residents. They are
both natives of this immediate vicin-
ity and their fifty years of married
life were spent in this city. Naturally
much interest attached to their golden
wedding, so that the function. viewed
in every light, was success-one en-
joyed alike by those who called to pay
their respects and the venerable couple
on whom the honors were bestowed.
A pleasing episode in connection
with the golden wedding took place at
the Mahoning Presbyterian church on
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Shelhart has
been member of the Mahoning Pres
byterian Sunday school for period of
fifty years For forty years he has
been either superintendent or assist
ant superintendent of the Sunday
school.
In recognition of his long term of
service it was decided by the teachers
and officers of the Sunday school on
the fiftieth anniversary of his married
life to present him with suitable
gift. The present selected was in the
form of dozen solid silver spoons
The presentation took place immedi-
ately after Sunday school. The pre-
sentation speech was made by Howard
B. Shultz, superintendent. to which
Mr.. Shelhart very feelingly responded.
Monday the fiftieth wedding an
niversary was celebrated by a family
dinner. Between the hours of 3 80 and
10 p. m. an informal reception was
held and large number of persons
called at the family homestead.
David r. Shelhart is native of
Montour county. His boyhood was
spent on a farm in Cooper township
He came to Danville fifty-seven years
ago. For six years he was clerk in
Christian Laubach's store, after which
lie went into business as merchant
tailor, and for period of over fifty
years he remained in business at
the same stand on Mill strest, retiring
about two years ago.
Mrs. Shelhart who before marriage
was Miss Malinda DeMott, was born
near Jersevtown. She is couple OF
years younger than her husband, and
like him enjoys good health. That
both have many friends was we'll at.
tested by the general interest shown
in their fiftieth anniversary-by the
deluge of congratulations and we'll
wishes for the future that were bestow-
ed upon them.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-15
CHANGES IN
SCHOOL LAWS

Some radical changes in the school
laws of the State will be urged during
the present session of the Legislature
by the Pennsylvania State Educational
society through its legislative commit.
tee, of which J. B, Richey, superin.
tendent of the McKeesport public
schools. is president
At it's recent meeting in Harrisburg
the department of superintendent
talked over needed laws, and the leg
islation to be urged is at its sugges.
tion.
The most revolutionary change de.
sired is the election of borough and
city school directors at large, by the
vote of the whole people. The depart
ment is of the opinion that school
board of five or seven members is bet.
ter than the large ones now necessary.
Boston has such board.
Among the legislation to be urged
are the following:
The appropriation of $S, OoO, 900 an.
nually for the support of the public
schools of the Comm on wealth, and the
additional sum of 800, 600 each, an
nually, for township, borough and city
high schools.
The passage of the bill now pending
for the appointment of State high
school inspector as deputy of public
instruction.
A clause permitting children ovel
twelve years of age to take employ
ment upon all holidays and vacations
upon temporary certificates issued by
the school authorities
The following points in any bill en-
acted for the regulation of "child lab
or" in this State:
The minimum age for the employ
ment of children in factories shoulc
not be less than fourteen years.
The evidence as to age should bt
corroborated by the affidavit of the
parent or guardian.
The number of hours per day fol
such labor should not exceed eight, OF
forty eight per week.
The attendance officer should have
the same legal access to mills and
factories as the deputy factory in
spector has
The attendance officer. or any othel
citizen, should be empowered to be
gin suit against an employer for vic
| lation of the law.
No child under sixteen years of agt
may be employed unless said child cal
read. write and perform the funda
mental operations of arithmetic.
All certificates of employment SHOULD
be issued under the direction of tht
school authorities of the district IL
which the child resides.