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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
new UNIT TN
COMMISSION

The new unit ut the municipal light
night. An Improvement of the light
was one of the things not figured on,
as the light always has been of the
very best. The new engine and dyn-
amo, therefore assumed their burden
very unostentatiously, and compare
lively few persons knew that the cleo
tricity Illuminating the streets was
being generated by the modern and
expensive unit that for month past
has been the centre of so much inter
est at the light plant.
The current was put on Saturday
afternoon for the first time. AS might
have been expected of machinery so
perfect the new unit carried its load
admirably. Indeed the engine and
dynamo each ran like piece of clock
work. The unit was started up a
couple of times during the afternoon
by way of trial and after some read
justment about the engine it was left
stand until go o'clock, when, with
out any special ceremony, it assumed
the burden of lighting the town.
The new unit is d ponderous affair
and fully equipped for service, affords
an object lesson to show the rapid pro-
gress made in the field of discovery
and invention during few years past
Very few people in Danville have ever
seen a unit that is just like it and dur
ing Saturday quite number of per-
sons dropped in at the water works to
see the modern light plant.
5. n. Castle, electrician, represent
ing the Allis- Chalmers company, had
charge of the unit the frst5uight Ed
ward F. Bell the regular engineer,
was also Oh duty,
The borough is now supplied with
two units. The engine and dynamo
installed when the borough entered
upon its own lighting and which has
been very hard worked, will now he
given a much needed rest and will be
kept purely rs a relay to be used in
case of accident to prevent the town
from being left in darkness.
Messrs. Hoffeditz and Castle the two
experts who have been with us while
the unit was being installed, will now
take their departure Both men, not
only demonstrated their skill and abil-
ity as experts, but also the fact that
they are true gentlemen with finely
developed social side to their natures
Naturally they made many friends
who will remember them kindly for
long time to come.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
TO REPEAL THE
MERCANTILE TAX

q. E. Swaney, al accredited repre-
sentative of the Business Association
OF Pennsy lyania, circulated among the
business men of Danville Friday in
the interest of a movement to secure
the repeal of the mercantile tax. By
Friday afternoon nineteen, merch-
ants had been called upon, each of
whom made contribution to assist in
carrying on the work.
Mr.. Swaney has canvassed Sunbury,
Williamsport and other towns in this
section of the State. Everywhere he
says, he finds ready cooperation.
The Business Association of Penn
sylvania regards the mercantile tax as
an unwarranted burden placed upon
the shoulders of the merchants. Un-
der the terms of the act the board of
mercantile appraisers is empowered to
assess and appraise each and every
business or commercial establishment
according to an arbitrary rating.
Previous attempts to repeal the law
met with defeat, the objection urged
against it being that it would deplete
the treasury OF the Commonwealth
Mr.. Swaney, the representative, points
out that this argument no longer has
any weight, as the revenues of the
State are now over 1000, 900 in ex-
cess of the actual expenditures Of the
State government.
1t is the intention of the Business
Association of Pennsylvania to make
an organized effort by endeavoring to
have evAry business man in the State
to sign the petition to his member in
the Legislature to vote for and support
this bill when it comes before that
body. In order to meet the incidental
expenses the merchants who become
identified with the movement are ask
ed by the association to contribute one
dollar.
The Business Association of Penn
sylvania, incorporated for the repeal
OF the mercantile tax, has its main
office in the Weightman Building, 1924
Chestnut street, Philadelphia. A. j.
Limeburner is president; @. W. Dick
enshied, is vice president, and Robert
Height, secretary and treasurer. 1t is
stated at the office that 5000 merch-
ants in Philadelphia and 600 in the
State have enrolled as members and
signed petitionito the Legislature to
repeal the mercantile tax law.
Mr.. Swaney on arriving here was
surprised to find that the merchants Of
Danville are not organized, or, at
least, have held no meetings for over
year. In practically every other
town that has the same standing as
Danville he has found the merchants
organized.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
GUARANTEED
ATTRACTION

The announcement of the appearance
in Danville in tie near future OF
Louis James and an all.star company
in Shakespeare comedy, 1.-The Com
edy of Errors, =" should bring JOY to
the hearts of the theatre goers in this
city.
Manager Edmondson is securing this
attraction at great expense. 1t is a
guaranteed production in every sense
of the word. In buying ticket for
this attraction there is no chance tax
en-. Louis James is known through
out the country and the fact that Louis
James heads a company, puts the seal
Of excellence ON thn entire production.
The production that will appear in
Danville is one that would be consid-
cred worthy to ocoupy the best theatres
in the largest cities in the country.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Oatarrh that can
not be cured by Halls CatGrrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known T.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN &
MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, TOLEDO, o.
Eall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the 5ystem.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs C. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Loominr LIN As a Farmer.


County Commissioners Clerk Horace
O. Blue is looming up as one OF the
future agriculturists of Montour coun-
tv. Last fall he came into possession
of a seventy-three acre farm in Coop
er township. which he is improving
in many ways. The land bad been un-
occupied for some years, but by the
time the new purchaser has carr led all
his plans into execution, it will be
blooming like rose and will constit-
ute coy aud attractive home.
Mr.. Biua has purchased eighty
bushels of potatoes, which he purposes
planting on his farm anticipating
big return.
lie has JUST had l7OZpeach trees set
out near the buildings, the new orch
ard occupying an acre. The peaches
are of very choice variety. The
planting was done by Benjamin L.
Diehl and Clarence Phillips, both
acknowledged experts in tree plant
ing.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
DeWitt's Oarbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is especially good for plies.
Sold by Paules & Co.
Tried TO Shoot His Wife,

Crazed by excessive drinking, John
Stank, Of Johnson City, near Shamok
in, Friday night tried TO murder his
wife and was arrested by members OF
the State constabulary after a desper-
ate encounter. Stank was brought to
the Sunbury Jail Saturday afternoon TO
await trial at the next term of Grimm
al court. Stank went to his home about
ten o'clock drank and began to quar-
rel with his wife. After striking her
with his fist, Stank rushed up stairs
and secured his double -barreled shot
gun and emptied ono barrel at his wife
as she was running out the back door.
His aim was BAD and the woman es-
capped injured.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
FUNERAL OF MRS.
F. p. HOWE

Mrs. +. W. Howe, whose death oc-
Cured Saturday night, was consigned
to the grave in Odd Fellows cemetery
Tuesday afternoon.
The funeral took place at ? o'clock
from the family residence, East Mark.
ct street, the Rev. Edward Haughton
officiating. The pail bearers were; T
J. Price, Charles Hauver, Samuel
Werkheiser, a. L. Larue, John f
Tooley and Charles G.. Cloud The
floral offerings were very fine, among
them being an especially fine piece
from the local lodge Of Elks, of which
Fred Howe, son of the deceased, is
member.
Among those present from out of
town were the following Mrs. Charles
Whedon, mother of the deceased, of
Coldwater, Mich. Mrs. Charles Starr.
of Three Rivers, Mich. Charles Howe,
of Columbia, South Carolina; John
Ricketts, and son Howard, of Wilkes
Barre.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Her Sevanth Birthday.

y surprise party was rendered Miss
Lottie May Wintersteen at the home
Of her grandmother, Mrs. George Ny
erly, East Front street, Saturday aft
ernoon, in honor of her seventh birth
day.
The guests were: Catharine Will
liams, Mildred Bittinger, Gussie
Bedea, Laura Grant, Catharine Grubb,
Ethel Snyder, Mary Orndorff, Isabel
Delaney, Hattie Heller, Annie Keller,
Francis Kashner, Mildred Albeck,
Martha Shultz, Mary Shultz, George
Myerly, Sherman Yeager, Herbert
Wintersteen, Earnest Wintersteen,
Laura Wintersteen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Raster Brnnght Rainr Meathar

Faster Brought Rainy Weather.
The weather conditions on Easter
were anything but ideal.
\ rain set in about noon Saturday.
which continued during the evening.
The unpleasant conditions, however,
were not sufficient to chill the Easter
spirit and, Notwithstanding the rain,
Mill street was crowded Saturday
evening and the stores where Easter
goods were on sale were crowded for
hours.
1t was thought however, that the
rain Saturday would insure fair wealth
er on Easter, but the hopeful ones were
doomed to disappointment Sunday
brought more rain in the form of
showers, which began early and con-
tinued nearly all day.
About ten o'clock the sky brighten
ed temporarily Thus people were not
deferred to any extent from attending
church, and at many of the houses of
worship there was a crow led attend
ance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Wffl Install Dance Floor.

The bowling alleys in Achenbach &
Moore's building on East Mahoning
street, in the rear of the Elks' build
ing. have been removed and shipped to
Worcester. Mass, where they will be
installed and used during the summer
in the White City, oneof the largest
parks in the New England States, stu
ated near Worcester.
In the fall it is the intenfion of
Achenbach & Moore to install ihztheir
building fine dancing floor Also on
the south side of the building large
addition will be erected which will be
used for the orchestra stand and pro-
menade for dancers and spectators.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

CAN YOU BELIEVE YOUR
SENSES? When two of them, taste
and smell, having been impaired if
not utterly destroyed, by Nasal Catar-
rh, are fully restored by Ely's Cream
Balm, can you doubt that this remedy
deserves all that has been said of it by
the thousands who have used it? 1t is
applied directly to the affected air
passages and begins its healing work
at once. Why not ges it today? All
druggists or mailed by Ely Bros, 56
Warren Street, New York, on RECEIPT
of 80 cents
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Split Log Road Drag at the Hospital.

Mr.. j. o. Warner has also been ex-
perimenting with the split log road
drug at the hospital for the insane and
is much pleased with the results.
Mr.. Warner made the drag himself
following the usual model. There are
a good many roads about the hospital
farm to keep in good repair and such
an implement as road drag serves a
good purpose.
The split log road drag has also been
used at different places throughout the
county with the usual gratifying re-
suits. There are probably but few
townships in which it has not been
tried.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
SPORTS-SP SPORTS-SPORTS

Clean, crisp, accurate and reliable
is the verdict of the majority, who
read the news of sports published from
day to day in "The Philadelphia
Press.
If you desire to keep reliably in.
formed regarding the sport You are
most interested in today, tomorrow
every day, The Press sporting
page delivers the goods For sale by
newsdealers, carriers and boys nearly
everywhere.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
FULL DRESS
FOR OFFICERS

Colonel Charles NJ. Clement, COM
manding the Twelfth Infantry n G,
p. has issued a circular letter to the
officers OF the regiment calling their
attention to the fact that the full dress
uniform is now part Of the uniform
of the National Guard and directing
them to use their appropriation in
fitting themselves with the full dress.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Fine Sermons in the Ohurches.

Notwithstanding the inclement
weather Sunday there was full at
tendance of devout worshipers at the
churches.
The services as rule were beauti-
full. In addition to the sermons, able
and appropriate to the occasion, the
music was most inspiring, while the
floral decorations impaired a charm TO
the service
At each Of the several houses of
worship it was the same; the best of-
fort was pat forth and Easter was du-
ly observed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Walking on Water.

Captain +. S. Gilmore, a rivermaD,
OF Pittsburg, has invented pair Of
shoes for walking on the water, that
on trial was quite successful. They are
canoe shaped, about five feet long, nine
inches wide and ten inches deep with
a duck foot mechanism on the bottom
that permits forward movement in
tie water without resistance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Fatally Rnrned.

Mrs. Rebecca Marshall died at her
home in fairfield, Adams county, on
Sunday. her seth birthday anniversary,
from burns sustained on Saturday
evening while kindling fire in the
kitchen stove. This is the sixth death
from burning in Adams county with
in two months.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
MECHANCSVILLE
BAND EMPLOYED

The local Odd Fellows lodges are
busy perfecting arrangements for at
tending the Odd Fellows anniversary
at Shamokin on next Tuesday. From
present indications there will be big
attendance from this city.
The Danville contingent will be ac-
oompanied by the Mechaniosville band.
1t will leave South Danville on a
special Pennsylvania train at o'clock
Tuesday morning. Returning the
special will leave Sbamokin at 10
p. IN.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
RUNAWAY TRAIN
IS WRECKED
WILLIAMsPORT, Apr. %

Five Italian laborers were killed,
two fatally hurt and eight Others ser
iously injured today by the wrecking
of runaway train on the Laquin
Lumber company's log road near here,
There were twenty five men riding on
the train when it ran away.
The accident was caused by the fail
ure of the reverse lever on the engine
to work. The train gained terrific
speed and after running a mile jump
ed the track at sharp curve. The
enigneer and fireman escaped injuries.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

For fifty-one years Charles W. Les
sig, ST., of Pottstown, has been keep
ing a record Of the time that the mar
tens arrive at the little cotes provided
for them at his house. This year the
vanguard came OH Saturday, four days
earlier than last year. The earliest
arrival was in 1897, when they came
on March %
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
..-.nulnn MLslake

a..., women mistake kidney and
bladder troubles ror some IrregutArity
peculiar to the sex. Foley's Kidney
Remedy cOrrects Irregularities and
makes women we'll. Miss Carrie Hard
en-, Bowling Green, Ky writes: 81
suffered much pain from kidney and
bladder trouble until started to use
Foley's Kidney Remedy The first bot
tie gave me great relief, and after
taking the second bottle l was entire
ly we'll. " For Sale by all Druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
claim for Driving Away Witches

Jacob Hetzel, OF Sharon, Mercer
county. brought suit against NJ. Pop
ovich to recover claim of $10.69 al
legged to be due for groceries. At the
trial before Justice of the Peace Gill
bert on Wednesday night Polovich
presented counter claim of $40 for
driving away witches that had been
tormenting Hetzel's horses, but the
justice disallowed the claim and en-
tered Judgment for the full amount
with So costs in addition.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Threatened with Prosecution.

DIR. Belheimer, of Priceburg, Lack
awanna county. is threatened with
prosecution for having neglected, it is
alleged, to report case of scarlet few
er in the home of Michael Quadnick.
whose family spread the disease
throughout the borough resulting in
ifty six cases, six of which we're fatal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Thomas Richards aud son Com
er, of Kingston, are visiting at the
home of the formers daughter, Mrs.
Herman Koch. Walnus street.
Miss Hannah Matthews, of this city,
left yesterday for several days visit
to Altoona and Huntingdon
William Ashton, of Wilkes Barre, is
visiting his parents, on Cooper street
Mrs. j. NJ. Brader and Mrs. +. L.
Harpel will leave today for visit at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Myer-
ly at Middletown, New York.
Harry Orth will return to State col.
lege today after spending the Easter
vacation at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Orth, Bloom
street.
Charles Howe returned to Columbia
South Carolina, yesterday afternoon
after short stay in this city attend.
ing the funeral of his mother.
Elias Gross, of Toledo, Ohio, is Wis
iting at the home of his father, Henry
L. Gross, West Mahoning street.
William Cotter spent yesterday with
friends in Sunbury.
Mrs. E. j. Glove, of Ames, Iowa,
has returned to this city after visit
with friends in Shamokin and Sun
bury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
James Parrish, a Wilkes Barre boy,

James Parrish, Wilkes Barre boy,
was arrsigned OH Saturday before Aid
erman Frank Brown. ON a charge of
having attacked and beaten John
Braveman, another boy. The alder
man, after hearing the case, stated he
could hold him for trial at court but
directed him to 60 home and be sound
ly spanked by his father. which he be-
lieved would be more effective. The
ather pr omised to do his part.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
An InsidiouS Danger

One of the worst features of kidney
rouble is that 1t is an insidious dis
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have fatal malady.
Take Foley's Kidney g Remedy at
the first sign of trouble as it corrects
Irregularities and prevents Bright's
Disease and diabetes. For Sale by all
druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Receives Congratulations

You will soon receive the oongratu-
lations of your friends upon your i'm
proved appearance il you will take
Foiey's Kidney Remedy as it tones up
the system and imparts new life and
vigor, Foley's Kidney Remedy cures
backache, nervous exhaustion and all
forms Of kidney and bladder troubles.
Commence taking it today. For Sale
by all Druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Important Decision

1t is important that you should de-
eide to take only Foley's Honey and
Tar when you have Il cough or cold as
it will cure the most obstinate rack
ing cough and expel the cold from
your system. Foley's Honey and Tar
contains no harmful drugs. Insist up
on having it. For sale by all Drug
gists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Caught IN Shafting.

On Thursday morning while John
flasher was in the Matson mill, on
Marsh creek, Tioga county, his coat
was caught by rapidly revolving
shaft and he was hurled around and
dashed to death before the machinery
could be stopped.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

Some draperies on the altar of the
Italian church at Pittston caught fire
on Thursday morning, during the ser
vices, and there was almost a panic
But Father Gilsoh, the pastor. quiet
ed the excited people and extinguished
the blaze by beating it with his hands
which were severely burned by his
heroic act.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

"E. @. Dewitt & Co., Chicago, III. -
Gentlemen-In 1897 / had a disease of
the stomach and bowels. In the spring
of 1902 bought bottle Of Kodol ana
the benefit received all the gold in
Georgia could not buy. May you live
long and prosper. Yours very truly,
O n. Cornell, Roding Ga, Aug ~,
1906, Sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Amateur Circus Performer Injured.


Frank Zeltlashi, aged 25 years, on
Sunday undertook to perform 4 circus
act at his homo in Philadelphia. on a
clothes line stretched from a third
story window to corresponding win.
dow Of the next house, but after get
ting ont a short distance the line broke
and he dropped into the yard below
sustaining conclusion of the brain.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Rare Presence Of Mind.

Michael Whalen, Of Landingville,
Schuylkill county, was held up on Sat
urday night by masked men, when he
dropped q roll of money into the mud
and placed his foot on it, thus escap-
ing with the loss of only fifteen cents,
which the robbers found in his pock-
otc
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Affords Perfect Security

Foley's Honey and Tar affords per-
feet security from pneumonia and con
sumption as it cures the most obsti-
nate coughs and colds. We have never
known single instance of a cold re-
sulting in pneumonia after Foley s
Honey and Tar had been taken.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

Fruit growers throughout the State
have been officially notified by the
State horticultural department not to
spray fruit trees while they are in
bloom
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste makes it preferable
to violent purgatives such as pills,
tablets, etc. Cures constipation. For
Sale by all Druggists
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
promptly yet gently on the bowels,
through which the cold is forced out
of the system, and at the same time is
allays inflammation. Sold by Paules
81 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are
prompt and thorough and will in a
stort time strengthen weakened kid
ueys and allay troubles arising from
Inflammation of the bladder. Sold by
Paules & 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills. Sold by
Paules g Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

There is nothing better than Kodol
for dyspepsia, Indigestion, sour stom-
ach, belching of gas aad nervous head
ache. 1t digests what you eat. Sold
by Paules d Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

DANyILlE AND BI.COMSBUB.G
STREET RAILWAY co.
..eave Dauyille $50, 6, 10, T.S0, 120
$40 10 90, 1880, I1.40 8. N. 1880
1.20, 40, 800, 80, 40 = * $40
7.10, 500, $50 $40, 10 so, ll2i lii,
eave 8ioomaburg o. 90, 6. &c, :. 30, 5.3),
9.13, 1903, 1888, ll.4S u. lu. 1888,
1873, q.13 3.o8 3.53 AS b.GH G29,
7.18, sos, s.53, 9. t3, 1898 $50 Q n,
First ,ar Sunday morning 7S0,
Lsst csr, 1870 at night goes tc lsryVa'
MIA only,
W'.u. Z lii,ier. l7ea9 Manager
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

prevailing in this
S because so decep
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it heart disease,
pneumonia. heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. If
kidney trouble is al
lowed TO advance the
kidney p oisoned d
blood will attack the
vital orpanS or the