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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
I1oW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o
We, the Undersigned, have known
f. ]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, ard financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. Walding, Kinnan &
Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Passed Examination Successfully.

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn. :,
writes; - tried several kidney reme-
dies, and was treated by our best phy-
sicians for diabetes, but did not i'm
prove until | took Foiey's Kidney
Cure After the second bottle l show
ed improvement, and five bottles cured
me completely. l have since passed a
rigid examination for life insurance. -
Foleys Kidney Cure cures back ache
and all forms of kidney and bladder
trouble. For sale by all dealers
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

When Policeman Samuel Davis, of
Pittsburg, went to Woods Run Mon
day afternoon to settle quarrel in a
Hungarian section, FIVE foreigners took
hold OF him and carried him insid a
house, where he was placed on hot
stove, while some women brought hot
SOUP, which they dashed in his face.
y force Of reserves soon came to the
rescue and arrested ten men and wo-
men.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
SUCCESS Or
PARADE ASSURED

Too mummefs' association held y
meeting be- tbe paflaf of The naldy
house TUESDAY night Tbc report of the
finance committee was most eueoufaR.
ing. ensufiug t1f the New Years pa
iadp measure of success that will
eclipse last wears pageant
The nuanco committee has collected
tios "a, which will be expended in
prizes and for music. The amount of
money subscribed last year was ESQ. SO
Ca motion last night IL was decided
TO- give I've cash prizes. each In gold
~ follows
First prize, twenty dollars
Second prize. fifteen dollars.
Third prize, ten dollars
Fourth prize, five dollars
Fifth prize, two dollars aud half
other prizes, Of coal and -four. will
bc asnounoed later.
Music will be great feature. three
bands aud three drum corps will be in
line. Among the bands in all proba.
bility will be the Mechaniosville band,
Exchange band and Bloomsbury band.
the latter being composed OF Danville
anu Bloomsbury players. The drum
crops will be the Washington the T.
0. ;. Of A. and the Junior Stars.
Enthusiasm is growing daily and
there is no question as to the success
Of the mummers' parade
Posters will be out in few days
extending to not only the rural sec
tions Of the county, but also 20 the
ncighboring towns general invita-
tion to join the New Years parade
Delegations are expected from Ber-
wick, Bloomsbury SunbuTy and other
towns A number Of young men from
the country will be in on horseback.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Do You Borrow Your Neighbors
Newspaper?

If so, this will interest you. THE
PHILADELPHIA PRESS offers the
DAILY edition of that publication
for one year and twelve blade safety
RAZOR (value of the paper and Raj.
or $S. 00) both for THREE DOLLARS
AND FIFTY CENTS. All mailed up.
on receipt of order. without further
expense to you. DON'T WAIT UN
TIL THE OFFER IS WITHDRAWN,
ORDER TO-DAY.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Heavy Tails.

Mail matter is assuming voluminous
proportions at the local post Office and
would seem to indicate that the holi-
day business is going to break all rec
ords. Deputy Post Master Mccoy last
evening stated that the amount of mail
matter being handled daily far exceeds
what passed through the post office so
far in advance of Christmas last year.
The clerks expect little rest during the
next ten days.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Preachers in the Wheel.

Judge Marr. who is assisting the
Jury comm iss oners in Sohuylkill coun
ty, to select persons to serve as jurors
next year, has directed that the names
of every clergyman in the county be
placed in the wheel 1t is said his
honor made this order because So many
ministers criticize the actions of the
court BY attending as jurors it is ex-
pected that these critics will learn to
know the proceedings of the court.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Gifts for Thousands.

Mrs, Eckley B. Coke, widow of the
Drifton coal operator, has just bad
a census of the children of
the men employed in the Coke collier
les, for the purpose of distributing
Christmas gifts. There are 2.571 be-
tween and IS years of age. This is
the fortieth year that the Coke family
has presented gifts in this manner.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
A CHANGE IN
WATER SUPPLY

Ediiot American Kindly permit
the writer little space ~ youf "a.
per 90 advocate n change in tHe
sHurce of uuf water supply
THAT out water is generally clear
aud apparently all right we must al
init. but essentially shat Is ~ We
have wells sunk IN the river bottom
supplied practically directly from the
river THESE wells every second OF
third year are cleaned Out Did you
ever see or smell the mixture they get
rid Of at such times9
Again, what IL the river water In
the first place it contains the drainage
OF large area Of cultivated land, barn
ward drainage. etc. " contains tile
se wage of every hamlet. village aud
town between here aud the head " aters
of the river, not overlooking the hos.
pital for the insane. Then the water
from the mines, impregnated with
sulphur. is not to be overlooked. And
while we are considering the matter
IL might be worth while to inquire
whether the paper mill at Cataw issa
adds to tile desirability of the water.
I Ii will be fonud that while the quaint.
+ ity Of noxious matter is homeopathic,
nevertheless il is appreoiable. A hu-
man corpse or 50 may even be IN the
water.
Now all this is not particularly pleas.
ant TO reflect upon as We take the wat.
er into our systems OF course, the
water is filtered. but take even the
last analysis, what is obtained?--is il
anything more than filtered sewage Of
greater or less strength?
That artesian wells would make a
good source Of supply the writer is not
prepared to guarantee. but no dnes
think it worth the experiment. The
water from the artesian wells sunk at
the big mill was pronounced most eX.
oellent for drinking purposes, Artesi
an wells. if of sufficient depth. are
absolutely free from germs of injur-
iCus character
We are now at what is dangerously
near an epidemic of typhoid fever In
/ this connection an item in the Phila
delpit Press O recent date makes iu-
| teresting reading
The city of Camden, n. J., which
depends upon artesian wells, it was
stated. had, during the year, a total
of five cases of typhoid fever. while
Philadelphia, just across the Della
ware, which uses river water, counts
/ it's cases of typhoid fever by the hun
/ dreds. The water of the Schuylkill il
! proverbial for its impurities, but that
/ it is any worse than the water, which
at all seasons of the year is pumped
into our filter tubs is doubtful, indeed
As to artesian wells, how can the ex
/ pertinent be made: 1t is too much t.
expect council TO risk any money ol
sinking wells That body needs the
I money for "commeudable" improve
ments. The only hope seems to be tina
some public spirited and philauthro.
pic person or persons Will come t,
the rescue, bearing the expense in
cidental to conducting satisfactory
experiment. In all probability on,
we'll would be all that is required t.
solve the problem. Such persons coulC
render the public no. better service ant
the water system resulting as long a
it lasted would stand as a memoria
keeping their names and broad be
nevolence in remembrance.
ARTESIAN
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Know of Any In DanviIIe P

Did you ever observe it-that the
less some people have to do on their
own account, the more they meddled
in the affairs of others? And did you
ever notice too, that some people have
such penohant for nosing in other
peoples affairs that they often neglect
their own business?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
REST 1ADE EASY.
There Will be Less Slseplessuess When
Daayille People Learn
phic


This,
Cant rest at night with bad back,
A lame, a weak or an aching one.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for bad
backs.
They cure every form of kidney ills,
From common backache to diabetes.
They are endorsed by Danville peo-
pie.
Levi Alleger, baker, uf l02 North
Spruce street, says 81 found more re-
Lief from the use of Doan's Kidney
Pills than from anything | ever used
for kidney trouble. About eight years
ago had considerable lameness III my
back, over the hips and a continual
aching right over the kidneys. These
pains cluug to me and increased in
severity if / stopped or lifted. Occas-
ionaly sharp pains would pass through
me and shoot up between my should
ers, along my spine. All this caused
me considerable suffering and untitled
me for my work. l could not sleep
well at night and in the morning
would arise tired and unrefreshed.
read about Doan's Kidney Pills cur
ing others and got box. After TAX
ing them as directed | felt better and
continued the treatment until / felt
all right | made IA statement in 1896
in which / said that Doen's Kidney
Pills had cured me. can only reite
rate that statement at this time. al
ways keep Doan 5 Kidney Pills in the
house. aud whenever cold or a ssrain
brings on "a tired or weak hack they
never fail to remove the trouble.
For sale by All dealers Price 90
cents Foster. Milburu Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents TO the United
States
Remember the name-Daan and
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
ARTESIAN.

Are you having trouble with your
kidneys? There are lots of people to-
day who wonder why they have pains
across the back, why they are tired and
lacking in energy and ambition. Your
kidneys are wrong. They need relief
without delay Take DeWltt's Kidney
& Bladder Pills: they are for weak
back, Inflammation of the bladder,
backache and weak kidneys. Sold by
Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Pleasant Family Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mowrer, Straw
berry Ridge. gave a very pleasant
family dinner on Saturday. The day
was enioyably spent with games and
music Those present were Rev. NJ
J, Kohler, MIR. and Mrs. Charles Now
rer, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Mowrer, Mr..
and Mrs. E. M. Mowrer, Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Delhi, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. He'd
dens. Mr.. and. Mrs. p E. Mowrer,
Mr.. and Mrs W. H. Dye, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Roat, Mr.. and Mrs. q. T..
Mowrer, Miss Dora Mowrer, Alvin
Mowrer, Miss Eva Mowrer, Miss Mol
lie Mowrer, Frank Delhi, Florence
Snyder, Walter Roat, Esther Roat,
Florence Mowrer, Mabel Mowrer,
Myron Bogart and Lawrence Heddens,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
THE CELLARS
WHIUEW ASHED

Tho unusual prevalence ot sickness
is having detrimental elect up1n tho
public schools Zach II the wards
seem affected about the same. hut
while some of The rlassas havc feW
ahsentees, others are vets much re-.
duced and the general effect may be
quite apparent when 10 comes - the
final showing next spring
The sick list. embracing sixty eight
pupils. reported 10 the school board
Monday night, has not decreased any
during the week On the contrary IL
has grown There is not day hut
absentees are reported TO the truant
officer. who invariably finds that illness
in one Of its varying forms is responsi.
ble for keeping the pupil out Of school
II is gratifying to note that every
thing practicable is being done about
the school buildings Co promote SAINT.
AIRY conditions In the fret ward the
entire cellar taking in the original
building aud the annex, has been
whitewashed 10y modern process,
which insures the introduction of
lime into every corner and orovice In
the other wards the cellars were white
washed earlier ia the term by the
ianitors In the first ward, owing ia
the vast amount OF sork involved
Ambrose Prentiss was employed, who
completed the work during the week
of institute The big cellar now pre-
sents a.fresh appearance, while the
odor of whitewash suggests the idea
OF cleanliness and purity.
The order issued by the school board
that the water used by the pupils for
drink ing should be boiled is being
faithfully carried out by all the ianit-
ors, although It adds considerably to
their daily tasks. In the first and the
third wards a gas plate has been in.
stalled. in connection with which a
wash boiler is used
In the first ward water has TO be
boiled twice a day in order to insure
fresh supply at all times in quaint
tiles sufficient TO meet the demands Of
the pupils. IN order that the water
may be cool and palatable when need.
ed Mr. Miller, the janitor. boils one
vesselful at five O'Clock in the morn.
ing Another vesselful is boiled later
in the day probably at evening so that
| it will be fit for use the next morning.
There is some difference of opinion
as to how long water should boil il
order to insure the killing of all org
anisms contained III it, To be on the
safe side Mr.. Miller adopts the ex
4 treme view and boils the water one
half an hour. In the third ward prac
/ ticallv the same rules are observed
as to the boiling of the water.
In the second and the fourth wards
and on Welsh hill the contract fot
boiling the drinking water has beer
awarded to private families, who ar,
in every way responsible
The traditional open water buckle
in which the pupils dipped the cup a
it came from their lips has been dis
carded as a possible factor in the dis
semination of disease. The rooms nov
contain modern coolers aud the pupi
draws drinking water from faucet
In addition individual cups are large
ly in use so that many pupils ar
wholly removed from danger of intec
tion as it formerly existed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Notice to Our Customers.

We rae pleased to announce tina
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as a. safe remedy for children and
adults. For sale by all deales.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Millions of bottles of Foiey's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its
use for coughs. colds and lung trou-
bles. This is because the genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package contains no Opiates or other
harmful drugs Guard your health by
refusing any but the genuine. Sold
by an dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Public Sneaker Interrupted

Public speakers are frequently inter
rupted by people coughing. This
woul not happen if Foley's Honey and
Tar were taken, as it cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia and
consumption The genuine contains
no opiates and is in a yellow package.
Sold by all dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Danger in Asking Advice.

When you have cough or cold do
not ask some one what is good for it,
as there is danger in taking some un-
known preparation. Foley's Honey
and Tar cures coughs, colds. and pre-
vents pneumonia. The genuine is in
a yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all dealers. ana
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Warts on Bridge Floor.

That the bridge flooring of the Cata-
wissa river bridge was about the
"bumest" job ever is again being de.
monstrated. The recent rains have
caused the blocks to swell and huge
warts have risen in many places.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
There is something about Kennedy

There is something about Kennedy S
laxative Cough Syrup that makes it
different from others. as it causes a
free yet gentle action of the bowels
through which the cold is forced out
of the system. AT the same time it
heals irritation and allays inhamma-
tion of the throat and lungs 1t is
pleasant to take. Children like it.
contains no opiates nor narcotics
Sold by Paules d Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Thousands of men aud women in all
walks of life are suffering from kid
rey and bladder troubles. Done neg
lect your kidneys, Delays are danger
ous. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills afford quick relief for all forms
OF kidney aud bladder trouble. a
weeks treatment 25c. Sold by Paules
& Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
Accepted Position at Mt. Carmel

Miss Alice Peyton, North Mill street,
a graduate of the Dauville high school
class of 1906, left yesterday for Mt.
Carmel, where she las accepted posi-.
tion as stenographer in the office OF
Lawyer Walters.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
ENGAGEMENT OF
HISS rlARY HARRIS

The following from the Chattanooga,
Tenn, Sunday Times, of December
Sth, announces the engagement of a
former Danville young lady:
Mr.. Benjamin p. Harris announces
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of his daughter
Mary Jane
to
Mr. William Cannon Flournov.
the wedding to take place at st. Paul's
church, Wednesday, January %, at s
o'clock p. IN.
The young couple will leave on
late train for an eastern wedding
journey, after which they will return
to Chattanooga to live.
Miss Harris is Pennsylvania girl.
She came south a little over a year
ago to visit Mrs. Thompson, at 436 Oak
street. Chattanooga, and was followed
soon afterwards by her afther, whose
business interests have detained him
IN this section. Mr.. FIournoy came
to this city from Pulaski, Tennessee,
five or six years ago and is connected
with the Volunteer State Life Insur-
ance company.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19
BoiIina Eqas Without Water.

Chicago has a new kink. 1t Is boil
ing eggs without the use Of water.
says the New York Press. This novel
ty is exploited at one of Chicago's
leading hotels, and as the feat is ac-
complished directly before the eyes of
the guest the new way of cooking gen.
orally attracts attention and comment.
The waiter places a boxlike appara-
tus before the guest and turns on a
little electricity from the bracket on
the wall and places the desired num-
ber Of eggs in the heater In about a
minute and half, or half the time
consumed by the hot water process,
the eggs are cooked to a turn. The
process is an idea originated by Pro
fessor Radtke of Armour institute
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Jack and Jill were both quite i'll
Now each is we'll and wiser.
For blues and headaches have to go,
When they take an Early Riser
DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are
sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Mrs. Alexander Gilmour, youngest
daughter of Colonel Henry Watterson,
is dead at her home in Louisville, KY,
after an illness of less than week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Just as Uncle Sans navy sets out
on it's recuId- breaking voyage word
comes that Spain aud Russia are tax
ing steps to rehabilitate their navies.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the
new Laxatire, stimulates, but does
not irritate. 1t is the best laxative.
Guaranteed or your money back For
sale by all dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

DeWitt's CarboIized Witch Hazel
Salve-don't forget the name, and ac-
cept no substitute. Get DeWitt's. It. S
good for piles. Sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

DANViLI.h AND BLpUMsBUhr
STREET RAILWAY co.
Leave nanville 6 90, N4u. l80. $40
qlO 1000, 1859, i1.4os. N. ieB0,
leo. 10 800. so. t.io. b.3L $50,
40 5 90. $50, Q. 40, 1880. ti.9, IN,
Leave pioomahurg 6 90, 6 40. T. 83, s.2S,
a.18, so o.. 1898, if.4S a. m, 1888,
1.28 9 i8. 8 O8. 8b3 448, 5sS, 6.2B,
7.18 s0s. $50. 9,43, 1888, ii.s0 p m,
First asr sunday morning 1a0.
Last csr. n 20 ~ night goes TO Grova'
mia only,
wn. *. Miller. e.n1 Manager
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, Or. Kilmcr's Swamp Root, and
the address, Binghamton, y. Y.
Don't make any mistake but remem
Der the name, Swanp-Boot. Dr. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, and the addres
Binghamton, NY, oneverv bottles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

Looks like we might have white
Christmas.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

An African fat used ror aonIess.s
purposes is the oil of species OF bee
tie. 1t is like hardened cocoanut oil.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

tl disease
Viii, Lfucydis
orders are the
most torlul 10
asses fl8tprt
vaH they are
sltmwt the last
recognized by
patient and ply
sitiaus uh9 em
ffHt msefres
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

book that tells all
aboutit, both sentfreC
bv mail. Address Or.
Kilmer & Co., Biug-
hamton, y. y. When
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-12-19

rHt doffariHg He gfarfs, whi.e the orig.
isaI disease undefm.ncs The system.
what To DO.
There is comfort iu the knowledge 50
often expressed. that Dr. kilmef's
swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
ful6lis every wish ia curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
II corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing It, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine OF
beer, and ovcrcomcs that unpleasant ne
ccssity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root
is soon realized. II stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
I lrcssing cases. II you need a medicine
l you should have the best. Sold by drug
I gists in ffty-cent aud one-dollar sizes.
You NAV have a sample bottle and a
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-08-24
PrairleyllIe Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Delaune were
greeted in their home last Monday
with fine baby boy. It needn't be
added that they were both very proud
of the new arrival.
VIM. Delaune visited Port Vincent
Wednesday on business.
Judge Aurelius White and Mr..
Berteau were business visitors to
Donaldsonville on Monday last.
A heavy rain fell here Wednesday,
damaging the crops to a considerable
extent.
Mrs. Mcmillan and her sister, Miss
Callahan, returned to their home in
New Orleans last Sunday after spend
ing several days here with their sister,
Mrs. J. N. Delaune.
Clerk of Court ;. S. Barman passed
through Prairieville Tuesday on his
way to Donaldsonville.
A. A. King, of Dutchtown, and L.
A. Duplessis, of Duplessis, paid a
flying business visit to Shreveport
during the past week.
Mrs. A. M. Weller and her son,
Frank Weller, of New Orleans, spent
Sunday here as the guests of Mrs.
Wellsr's son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Delaune.
Chief Deputy Sheriff E. C. Hanson,
of Donaldsonville, and Deputy Sheriff
E. D. Smith, of Gonzales, were here
Tuesday on business.