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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
SUDDEN DEATH
OF JULIUS SMITH

Julius Smith, of Tamaqua, who on
Thursday attended the funeral of
Franklin Boyer, this city, in less than
day thereafter was himself corpse.
His sudden death following so closely
the demise of Mr.. Boyer, who was an
uncle to Mrs. Smith, has cast heavy
gloom over the circle of relatives.
The deceased, who was about fifty
five years of age, was former resi-
dent of Danville, where he learned
the trade of plastering under Mr.. Boy
er. His wife was also former resi-
dent of this oity.
When Mr.. Smith ATTENDED the fun
eral here on Thursday he was in his
usual health and spirits. There was
clearly nothing to foreshadow the fact
that even then he was standing Oh the
verge of earthly being with only a
few more ho1rs of life before him.
Thursday afternoon he returned to
Tamaqua leaving his wife and daugh-
ter, Miss Maud. at the Boyer home
stead, in Danville.
Friday morning telegram was
received in this city stating that he
was dead. The news fell like thunder
bolt out of clear sky. In response to
the sad tidings Mrs, Smith and her
daughter left for Tamaqua on the II :23
P. & r. train Friday forenoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
FILTER BEDS
STERILIZED

In view of the disquietude existing
caused by typhoid fever the water
commissioners have sterilized the tubs
at the filter plant. The work was com
pleted Saturday.
The process of sterilizing occupies a
great deal of time and adds consider
ably to the work devolving on the
crew at the water works. Neither of
the tubs can be completed in less than
"a hours time. The method pursued
is as follows:
After draining the water out of each
tub one hundred pounds of caustic
soda are dumped on the sand compos-
ing the filter bed. Onto to this mass
steam under so to 80 pounds pressure
is turned and the process of boiling is
kept up for day and night. AS
might be inferred the cleansing is
most complete and it would indeed, be
miraculous if a single microbe surviv-
ed in the filter beds. In addition to
sterilizing the tubs, the water com
missioners for some time past have
been using just double the quantity of
alum to insure the best possible re-
suits in filtration.
In order to determine beyond a
doubt whether or not the water as
filtered contains any typhoid or other
bacilli the water commissioners pro-
pose to send away samples of water
covering several days in succession to
be analyzed by the State. When an
alyzed in the past on every occasion
our hydrant water was pronounced
free from bacteria and the borough
authorities were complimented on the
purity of the water supply. The COM
missioners feel confident that the ver-
dict on the present occasion will be
the same.
The board of water commissioners
will be generally commended for the
precautionary measures that they have
adopted. A duty now devolves upon
council. AS one of the water COM
missioners remarked Saturday, the
borough fathers at once should proce-
ed to clean up the river bank above
the water works. Not only are drains
permitted at different points, but ashes,
garbage and offals of various kinds
are dumped over the river bank in
close proximity of the water works.
Thus not only is the river bank rem
dered unsightly but conditions are
brought about unfavorable for main
tanning the purity of our water sup
ply.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Penn'a. Relief Systsm,

More than seventeen million dollars
has been paid out by the Relief De-
partment of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company since it's organization in
1886 Ten millions of this amount was
paid on account of disablements, and
the rest in death benefits.
The monthly report of the Employees
Relief Fund for the Pennsylvania
Railroad company's Lines East of
Pittsburg and Erie shows that pay
ments for the month of October, 1907,
amounted to 1924, 43S. 43. OF this
amount, $52, ,610. 55 were on account of
death and represents the payment of
death benefits to the families of MEM
bers, and the further payment of s71, :
S27. SS in benefits for the relief of
members disabled and incapacitated
for work in the company's service.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
New State Heal h Law.

A new law which renders borough
boards of health more powerful is now
in force. Through this law whenever
persons or firms fail to obey the verbal
directions of the health officer with
relation to the abatement of nuis-
ance within the time stated by him.
the matter may be reported to the
State Department and it will be tax
en- up by its engineers and if the nuis.
ance is found in actual existence the
prosecution of the offenders will be
undertaken by the State instead of the
local bodies.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Parents Must Look After Children.

The remarks of Judge Hart, of Ly-
coming county, in placing several lads
who had transgressed the law in the
custody of their parents, with the ad-
monition to watch over their conduct
or he would send the boys to the house
of refuge, should open the eyes of these
and other parents to their responsible
titles. There are many parents in this
city who have been allowing their
small children to do as they please.
and the result is that these children
have become habitual street walkers
and corners loafers.
The parent who does not care wheth-
er or not his sons and daughters shall
be sent to the house of refuge will not
make any effort to control his chill
dren but will allow them to be upon
the streets at all hours of the night,
associating with older boys and girls
who are always ready to engage in
vicious practice. II some of the boys
and girls shall be sent TO the house of
refuge their parents can blame them
selves for their children's downfall.
Home discipline is much to be pre-
ferred to imprisonment in the training
of children.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
TROLLEY PARK
ON WALLER TRACT

The papers connected with the park
to be established by the Danville and
Bloomsbury Electric Railway company
between this city and Bloomsbury,
mention of which was made in these
columns some weeks ago. have now
been signed by all the parties and in
a short time work will begin ON the
resort.
1t was not until Thursday that the
location of the park was made public.
1t will be located on what is known
as the Waller tract just west of the
Twin Hills" embracing the fine
grove north of the trolley track, plain
ly in view over the brow of the hill
from the cars as they pass backward
and forward.
1t is one of the finest groves in this
section, made up of stately trees whose
thick branches interlock overhead,
guaranteeing an abundance of deep re-
freshing shade. The tract contains
some eighteen acres with a slope north
ward and eastward. 1t has been leas-
ed by the trolley company for period
of twenty years.
The park when completed will be
marvel to the people of this section.
Everything will be ON grand and
elaborate scale and as a resort it will
attract pleasure seekers for many miles
around.
The pavilion will be a grand affair,
1870 by 80 feet. Among other modern
features will be carousal, surprising
in its size and appointments anything
of its kind to be found hereabout.
There will also be coaster" con-
tanning three tiers, the cars making
three rounds on each trip.
Connected with the pavilion there
will be large restaurant. There will
be tables and kitchen for private pic
MICS, also pavilion for private picnic
parties. Distributed throughout the
park there will be park benches.
swings, etc.
An especially striking feature of the
park will be the entrance, which will
be located along the trolley track sew
eral hundred feet west of the trestling.
From the entrance a beautiful walk
will be constructed along the western
side of the field adjoining the farm Of
Mrs. Sarah Mauser. A strip of ground
forty feet wide has been obtained for
the avenue. On each side of the walk
a row of shade trees will be planted
and between each tree bench will be
installed.
Work will begin on the park i'm
mediately. AS first step force of
men will be put to work cleaning out
the underbrush. There has been con-
siderable delay in getting the papers
in shape, but it is still possible to get
a great deal done on the resort yet this
fall, although of course, just what pro-
gress may be made in the work will
depend wholly ON the weather.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28

There is nothing better for stomach
troubles than KODOL. which contains
the same juices found in healthy
stomach. KODOL is offered on a guar
anteed plan for the relief of heart
burn, fiatulence, sour stomach belch-
ing of gas. nausea, and all stomach
troubles. So at times when you don't
feel just right, when you are drowsy
after meals, and your head aches or
when you have no ambition, and you
are cross and irritable, take little
KODOL. It digestswhst you eat. 1t
will make YOU healthy. Sold by Paules
q Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Shot Himself in the Foot.

Robert Eyer. of Eyersgrove, while
out hunting Saturday shot himself in
the foot and as result will be Grip
pie for life.
Mr.. Eyer had just shot rabbit. He
picked up the cottontail and while ex-
amining 1t held the gun muzzle down.
wards on his right foot While in this
position the gun accidentally went off.
the load taking effect in his foot.
Saturday afternoon Mr.. Eyer was
taken to the Joseph Ratti hospital at
Bloomsbury, where it was found neces-
sary to amputate all the toes Of his
right foot with the exception of the
big toe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28

You can't be we'll if you have weak,
unhealthy, tired out stomach. Neither
can YOU feel good if by some little ir-
regularity in eating you have caused
the stomach to get out of order. These
little stomach troubles are signs of in
digestion, which may anu very often
does turn into a very bad case of dys-
pepsia. Don't allow this To go on a
single day without doing something
to overcome it. Take some good reli-
able and safe digestant like KODOL
For Dyspepsia. KODOL is the best
remedy known today for heart burn,
beiching and all troubles arising from
a disordered digestion. 1t is pleasant
to take and affords relief promptly.
Sold by Paules & 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Charged with Jumping Board Bill,

Harry Kim was arraigned before
Justice of the Peace Oglesby Saturday
evening to answer the charge of de-
frauding boarding house keeper
The prosecutor in the case was Rob-
ert K. Blee. to whom the defendant
owed a board bill of $79.62.
The board bill was contracted some
months ago, the defendant in the in
terim being out of town most of the
time. The arrest was effected Friday
night by Constable W. E. Young.
Kim was placed in Jail until : 80
Saturday evening when he was given
a hearing. In default of 5000 bail he
was committed to Jail to await the ac-
tion of the grand jury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Cured of Bright's IJiseasa

Mr.. Robert o. Burke, Elnora, N.
Y, writes: Before started to use
Foley's Kidney Cure had to get up
frcm twelve to twenty times night.
and l was all bloated up with dropsy
and my eyesight was so impaired /
could scarcely see one of my family
across the room. had given up hope
of living, when friend recommends
ed Foley's Kidney Cure. One 90 cent
bottle worked wonders and before l
had taken the third bottle the dropsy
had gone, as we'll as all other symp-
toms of Bright's disease. - Sold by all
dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

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
g. 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 +. J. Cheney
q %. Testimo monials free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Where Life Is Strenuous.

Judging from the lurid description
of happenings that seemingly make up
the every day events of life about
Hazleton the man or woman must be
blessed with stout nerves who ven
lures very far from home after night
in that part of the coal region Fol-
lowing is the latest thing that hap
pened as related by the realistic re-
porter of the "Hazleton Sentinel. "
"While the pleasure seekers were
returning to Shenandoah from Wood
land Park pavilion last night num-
ber of foreigners boarded the electric
car at Lost Greek. one insulting a
prominent young woman. Her escort
resented the insult and free fight en-
sued. The foreigners were armed and
used pistols, knives and billies, driv-
ing many passengers off the car. Wo-
men tainted and children screamed in
terror. When the smoke Of battle clear
ed away dozen men were found bad
ly injured and half dozen women
and three children were cut and bruis.
ed from flying glass. A number of
shots were fred but fortunately none
took effect. Nearly every window and
seat in the car was broken.
Luke Bowling, the young woman's s
escort. was probably fatally stabbed.
The ring leaders Of the foreigners
were arrested today"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Skull Fractured.

Michael Aegean, guard on the
Bloomsbury Normal school football
team, met with serious accident in
the contest with Mt. Carmel Saturday
afternoon, when in a scrimmage he
was thrown heavily to the ground and
a Mt. Carmel players foot came in
violent contact with his head causing
a fracture of the skull. DR.. Aldinger
administered surgical treatment. Lat
or he was reported as improving.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Tipped the Scales at Twenty Pounds.

iIPPUu NIIO SOSIIOo uV I WUHIJ LUUHUD'
The biggest coon ever brought 10
town was shot by Charles Boyer and
Charles Shelhamer at Tuckahoe Fri
day night. Mr.. Boyer and companion,
who live IN West Hemlook township,
passed through Danyille Saturday
evening. The coon, which tipped the
scales at twenty pounds, proved a great
curiosity and was the largest ever seen
hereabout. 1t was beautiful spsci-
men.
Mr.. Boyer. thus far this season, has
captured fourteen coons
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
rlany Bars rIay Close.

Out of nearly 1900 licensed liquor
saloons in Sohuylkill county, with
only month left for the filing of ap-
plioations, but 142 have thus far been
filed with the clerks of the courts for
the coming year.
1t is said that in the mining towns
where there are three or four saloons
adjoining each other, many liquor
dealers will go out of business.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Missionary in Mexico.

Miss Anna Limberger, missionary
of Pueblo, Mexico. is spending a few
weeks at the home of her father,
Charles Limberger, this city. Miss
Limberger for number of years past
has been laboring as a missionary in
Mexico and has been very successful
in her work. She will return to Mex
leo about Christmas.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
INDEX BOARDS
ARE NEEDED

1t is said that prosecutions may be
brought for neglect to have proper
road signs up in the townships of the
county, as the supervisors are makiup
themselves liable to punishment for
not enforcing the sign board law a.
embodied in an act of the State legis.
lsture.
In drive about the country and up
on observation it will be found that
compar atively few sign boards, point
ing out the way and the number of
miles to certain towns or villages, are
in the proper shape. The matter has
been a subject for talk on the part OF
automobilists and drivers of vehicles
in general who have occasion to use
the county roads.
Concerning the placement of sign
boards in conspicuous places upon the
public roads of the respective town.
ships of the county, an act of the State
legislature in 1886 says the following A:
The supervisors aforesaid shall cause
posts to be erected at the intersection
OF all public roads within their respec.
tive townships (where trees are not
conveniently with boards firmly fixed
thereon and indexed boards pointing
to the direction fof such roads, on
which boards shall be inscribed In
large and legible characters the name
Of the town, village or place where
such roads may lead, and the distance
thereto computed in miles.
II any supervisor shall, after ten
days personal notice, neglect or refuse
to put up or keep in repair index
boards as aforesaid such supervisor
shall for every such offence. foreit and
pay sum not exceeding ten dollars.
Upon investigation it has been found
that it is the duty of the constable of
the township TO report to the supervis.
or of his district of sign boards which
are in bad condition. or of places
which are in need of boards.
Besides being a matter of law, sign
boards at the various crossroads of the
county are also a matter of pride.
Great pride is taken by most counties
in having the index boards we'll ar
ranged about the townships, and it is
to be regretted that strangers are COM
PEELED to drive Though our home coun-
ty at a loss to know where or near
what towns they are travelling.
Not only to strangers would the
sign boards be great convenience,
but to Montour countians themselves,
who are not we'll acquainted with the
land it would be greatly appreciated.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best mills made They do NOT uripa
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
DO THE RIGHT THING IL

DO THE RIGHT THING if you
have Nasal Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream
Balm at once. Don't touch the ca
tarrh powders and snuffs, for they
contain cocaine. Ely's Cream Balm
releases the secretions that inflame
the nasal passages and the throat,
whereas medicines made with mercury
merely dry up the secretions and leave
you no better than you were. In a
word, Ely's Cream Balm is real
remedy, not delusion. All drug
gists, so cents, or mailed by Ely Broth
ers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28

The 18th Annual Excursion to Wash
ington from the Bloomsbury State
Normal School will leave on the 18th
of December, at 40 a. m. Alumni
and friends of the School desiring to
join the party should address the
school not later than Dec. 10th, '07.
The Winter Term will open on Tues
day. December 3rd, 1907. 1t is desir-
able to engage rooms in advance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
"Shoot Me Another One -

Thomas Swanger, of Reading, has
given up hunting for some time, say
ing that he must have a chance to
"catch his breath. s" Swanger recent
ly took trip into Muhlenberg to hunt
rabbits. His first shot killed a fine
rabbit. AS he was picking up the
animal and congratulating himself up
on his success, the owner of the field
appeared on the scene and said: LET
me see it. " Swanger handed the rab-
bit over for inspection and nearly
tainted when he heard the farmer
say: Much Obliged, didn't know
there were such fine rabbits on my
farm. Please shoot me another one.
My family is large and I need two. I"
When Swanger recovered from the
shock the farmer and the rabbit disap-
peared.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28

Babies and children need prompt at
tention when suffering from coughs
and colds. The best remedy for moth
ers to use is Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup. 1t tastes nearly as good
as maple sugar, it contains no opiates,
and it is laxative and drives the cold
out Of the system by gently moving
the bowels. Sold by Paules 81 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Sudden Death Of Well.Known Man.

Emanuel S. Persing, well-known
farmer, who lived one mile west of
Elysburg,' died suddenly Monday
morning.
The deceased was in his usual health
up to the moment of his demise. On
Saturday he was in Williamsport at
tending wedding. On his way home
ne stopped at Allenwood to visit his
son, Dr. A, V. Persing, where he put
in the greater part of Sunday. He
reached his home near Elysburg Sun
day evening. He was perfectly we'll
when he arose Monday morning and
enjoyed his breakfast with the rest of
the family.
About O'Clock he lay down on
couch. His daughter, who was in the
room heard an unusual sound in the
direction where he lay and fastening
TO his side found that he had expired.
a physician was called, who assigned
an attack Of neuralgia of the heart as
the cause of death.
The deceased was sixty.four years
of age He is survived by his widow,
who before marriage was Catherine
Vastine, one son, DR.. Persing, of AL
lenwood, and one daughter Mrs. E.
Rohrbach who resides at the parental
home.
Mr.. Persing was veteran of the
civil war. He was member of Elys-
burg lodge No. Ala, f. 81 A. NJ; of
Shamokin Chapter and Commandery,
and of Rajah Temple, Reading.
The funeral will be held at II a. IN.
Friday from Jacobs Lutheran church
at Reeds Station. Rev. J. W. Shan
non of Elysburg will officiate.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Took Rice From Ear.

Innocently throwing rice at William
S. Brobst and bride, of Pottsville, two
months ago, when they left ON their
wedding trip, the former became al
most wholly deaf from some of the
grains entering his left ear. Saturday
the young bridegroom was operated
upon ald by moving the dIum of the
ear two grains of rice were taken ont.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Carpet Rag PARTY.

A pleasant carpet rag party was held
at the home of Mrs. Jacob Kessler,
Slider Hill, on Monday evening.
Those present were Mrs Thomas Kidd
Mrs. Lawrence Butler, Mrs. Daniel
Adams. Mrs. Perry Barr, Mrs, Mary
Tovey, Mrs. Agnes Walker.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO.
Their Unceasing WOrk'IKeeps Us Strong
and Healthy.

ana Healthy.
A ii the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood.
They work night and day. When
healthy they remove about 800 grains
of impure matter daily, when un-
healthy some part of this impure mat
ter is left in the blood. This brings
on many diseases and symptoms-pain
in the back, headache. nervousness,
hot dry skin, rheumatism, gout gravel,
disorders of the eyesight and hearing,
dizziness, irregular heart, debility,
drowsiness, dropsy. deposits in the
urine, etc. But if you keep the filters
right you will have no trouble with
your kidneys.
Augustus Hawn, 372 Second street.
Huntington, Pa , asys: "It was about
three years ago that my kidneys first
began to give me trouble. The disease
grew on me gradually and constantly
became worse until it reached stage
or severity that when | got up in the
morning sharp stinging pains would
catch me in the back and the action
OF the kidneys became very regular
and there was hot burning sensation
during passage of the secretions. l
tried all kinds of medicine but moth
ing seemed to do me any good At
last | decided to try Doan's Kidney
Pills and found such prompt and un-
expected relief that | feel warranted
in recommending this remedy to other
sufferers" "
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28

We have secured the agency for
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
purifies the breath, cures headache and
regulates the digestive organs. Cures
chronic constipation ASK us about
it. Sold by all dealers
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-11-28
Dancing Proves Fatal.

Many men and women catch colds at
dances which terminate in pneumonia
and consumption. After exposure, il
Foley's Honey and Tar is taken 1t
will break up a cold and no serious
results need be feared. Refuse any but
the genuine in a yellow package. Sold
by all dealers.