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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
FARMERS INSTITUTES
IN r1ONTOUR co.

The farmers institutes for Montour
county this year will be held at Wash
ingtonville ON Monday and Tuesday,
February 3rd and 4th and at the Maus-
dale church on Wednesday. February
5th, There will be five sessions at
Washingtonville commencing Monday
at 80 p. III. and three sessions at
Mausdale commencing Wednesday at
9 80 a. m.
Three able speakers will attend all
of the sessions and discuss such topics
as market gardening, fruit growing,
poultry raising, the breeding and feed
ing Of stock and many other topics
pertaining to agriculture.
All persons interested in agriculture
are invited to attend these sessions
and take part in the discussions and
help make the Institutes interesting
and profitable.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
DEATH FOLLOWED
OPERATION

Miss Mary Meredith Lloyd, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lloyd, Ferry
street, died Wednesday morning at the
Medico Chi hospital, Philadelphia, af-
ter an operation for appendicitis.
The news of her critical condition
and su bsequent death came as a great
shock to Miss Lloyd's many friends in
this city Miss Lloyd has been suf-
ferer for number of years with ap-
pendicitis The operation was per-
formed last Friday. Death came at 6
O'Clock Wednesday morning from a
nervous collapse caused by the opera
tiop.
Miss Lloyd was member of the
Trinity NJ E church, and at the time
of her death she was employed as chief
operator at the Bell telephone ex-
change in this city. The deceased is
survived, beside her parents, by two
sitsers, Mrs. William Kear, of Wilkes
Barre and Mrs. Paul Croft, of Phila-
delphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
STILL THINKS HE
HAS GOLD FIELD

Farmer Fisher of Irish Valley, who
recently found lump of gold in the
craw of a chicken and who went en-
thusiastic over the idea that gold de-
posts existed on his farm is not salts
fed with the verdict of Philadelphia
assayist that the gold was nothing but
tooth lost by some person.
Last week he communicated with
Elijah Straw of Mt. Carmel an Tex
pert" in things golden, and after an
examination Straw pronounced the
nugget pure raw gold. The farmer
wired him to come on and prospect,
and yesterday morning the Mt. Car
melite left for the gold fields of Irish
Valley.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
In Honor of T. J. S. Climb.

A pleaasnt party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Boyer, Front
street, Saturday evening, in honor of
the 7. J. S. club. Refreshments were
served. Those present we're Helen
Seidel, Lecretis Berger, Blanche Reed,
Mary Rooney. Gertie Snyder, Phoebe
Heller, Amanda Heller, Ruth Dye.
Florence Boyer, CLARA Boyer. Jennie
Brent, Grace Cooper. Margaret Flana-
gan, Helen Hurley, Florence Myer,
Frank Gearhsrt, Charles Swayze, Ell.
wood NeVius, Groves Kocher, Reed
Smith. Eugene Vankirk, Joseph Hess,
Jesse Gulick, Hurley Boyer, Charles
Williams, Thomas Rooney. Clyde Shan
nou, Edward Myers, Walter Reese.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
BOY ROBBED
BY A TRAMP

1t would seem to be about time that
a pretty rigid example were made of
some of the tramps, that finfest this
section. A half-growni boy was as
saulted aud robbed by shabby-look-
ing stranger in this city Saturday aft
ernoon The dastardly'act following
on the heels of the assault committed
on the lady school teacher at Rush
spite of our fancied security defense
less women and children are exposed
to constant danger from vagrant Grim
inals.
The victim Saturday was the four
teen year-ol son ofTEdgar L kanck,
Vine street. The boy had been sent
down town ON an errand with small
sum of money in hislpocket. He was
walking across the new park when he
met the tramp, who Immediately sc-
costed him. The fellows shabby ap-
pearance and sinister countenance i'm
pressed the lad unfavorably and the
latter kept his distance. The tramp
made dash for the boy, who started
to run The tramp made the best time
of the two and soon laid hold of the
boy, who was so nearly overcome with
fright that he could scarcely cry out.
Making good use of the time the tramp
went through the boys pockets, turn
ing them inside out and taking every
cent of money contained therein.
The lad hurried home and told his
story but by that time the fellow had
disappeared. As far as the boy was
able to note the tramp's appearance he
was a man of middle life: he wore a
cap, brown pantaloons and coat some
what lighter in color on his face was
about 2 weeks growth of beard.
The above description is said to cor
respond with the appearance of a
tramp who terrified some women and
children in Sageburg Saturday fore
noon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
VIII Meet at WiIIiamsport.

The Sons of Veterans and the Sons
of Veterans reserves of Pennsylvania
will hold their annual encampment in
Willismsport next June, under the
command of Adjutant General Stew
art There will be about $500 re-
serves in attendance and in addition
there will be hundreds of delegates to
the State convention and many visit
ors from all parts of the State. The
local committee estimate that the con
vention and encampment will bring to
the city about Z. 600 delegates. Drills,
sham battles and other military man
euvers will be among the attractions.
The exact date of the big gathering
has not yet been fixed, but it will be
about the middle of June.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
REPORT OF
LOCAL REGISTRAR

The report of the local registrar to
the bureau of vital statistics shows
that twenty three cases of typhoid few
er were reported during the month of
December. During the same month
five deaths resulted from that disease.
The records clearly indicate that ty-
phoid is on the wane. The diminish.
ed number of new cases is quite per-
ceptible. There are still good many
cases of fever that are not diagnosed
as typhoid While some of the cases
run their course in one or two weeks
others linger for month or more
with regularly recurring fever, the
patient meanwhile becoming very
much reduced.
The houses wherein typhoid fever
exists are now carefully placarded
pursuant to the recommendations of
State Health Commissioner DIR. Dix
ON. The apparant abatement of the
epidemic is no doubt to be attributed
to the precautionary measures adopted
by the people.
DIR. Shultz, secretary of the local
board of health, Friday stated that
a report on the water sent away to be
analyzed is expected daily. Pending
its arrival most people will no doubt
prefer to be on the safe side and con-
tinue boiling the,water.
During December two cases of diph-
liberia, one case Of chicken pox and
eleven cases of measles were reported.
No deaths resulted from contagious
diseases.
Grip seems prevalent .about town,
none of the cases being. serious, al
though the patients become very i'll
for a few days.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
]. {. VAlTE'S
TRAGIC DEATH

John Edward Waite of this city was
found dead along the Pennsylvania
railroad a short distance below Kipp s
Run on Saturday evening. There
seems little doubt but that he was
killed by the cars although the exact
manner of his death seems shrouded i'll
mystery.
About 9 80 O'Clock Saturday night a
message was received in this city from
Sunbury, which stated that the dead
body of Waite had been found lying
along the track by the crew of the
west bound passenger train due to ar
rive at South Danville at :5l p. m.
The body was picked up by the crew
and taken along to Sunbury, where it
was delivered over to Undertaken
Shipman. The point at which the
body was found was described as being
between Kipp's Run and Klinesgrove.
Sunday morning the remains were
shipped up to this city on the 10 II
passenger train. They were met at the
station and conveyed to the undertak-
ing rooms of George W. Roat, East
Market street
The home of the deceased is at No.
Grand street.
Neither the wife nor any of the
brothers are able to explain what took
the unfortunate man to the spot where
his body was found. To a report.
er Sunday it was explained that he
left his home between s and 8
o'clock Saturday morning without ex-
planning where he was going. They
had no idea of his whereabouts until
the dreadful news was received that
his dead body had been found.
The body is not badly mutilated and
it seems unlikely that the man was un-
der the wheels. The face is badly
bruised, the eyes swollen, while there
are one or more scalp wounds. What
internal injuries may have been sus-
tained of course is not known. 1t does
not seem unlikely that the man was
struck by the cars and was thrown
away from the track.
The deceased was an iron worker,
thirty-six years of age. He leaves a
wife aud one daughter, Jennie, fifteen
years of age. He is also survived by
four brothers and three sisters: Will
liam f., Harry R., and Eugene B., of
Danville, and Charles B. of Plymouth
Alice MRS. Mason), Hannah (Mrs.
Thomas Gaiford) and Miss Florence
E. Waite of Phillipsburg, N. j.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Fnneral of Inhn Edward Waita.

The funeral of John Edward Waite
took place at $3.50 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon from the family residence,
Grand street.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. John Sherman, pastor of the
First Baptist church. The pail bear
ers were J. d. Jones, W. W. Davis,
George Rowe, T. W. Bedea, David
Reese and George Stillwell. Interment
was made in Fairview cemetery.
The deceased was a member of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron,
Steel and Tin Workers. The funeral
was largely attended.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
THE PURE FOOD LAW" is de-

THE PURE FOOD LAW" is de-
signed by the Government to protect
the public from injurious ingredients
in both foods and drugs. 1t is bene-
fetal both to the public and to the
conscientious manufacturer. Elys
Cream Balm. a successful remedy for
cold in the head, nasal catarrh. hay
fever, etc. containing no injurious
drugs. meets fully the requirements
of the new law. aud that fact is prom
inently stated on every package. Is
contains none of the injurious drugs
which are required by the law to be
mentioned on the label Hence yoR
can use it safely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Party os Ladies'.

Mrs. Frank Gearhart entertained
party of ladies on Wednesday at her
home on Walnut street. A very fine
dinner was served. Among those pres
ent were Mrs. 7. II. Bennett, Mrs.
Robert Blue, Mrs. William Cope, Miss
Clara Cope, Mrs A. Boyer, Mrs. AL
bert Bogart. Mrs. e. E. Rem, Miss
Maggie Thomas. Mrs. John Fry, Mrs,
William Reeser. from Mausdale. Mrs.
John S. Winner, Mrs. Chas. Pusey,
Mrs A Hemerly, Mrs. W. r, Slider.
Master Robert Sidler, Mrs. John Min
tier, Miss Lena Mintzer, Miss Eliza
beth Mintzer. Mrs, Calvin Eggert,
Mrs. Frank Gear hart, Miss Lucy
Gearhsrt, Master John Gearhart, OF
Danville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
DANGER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous for
Danville People to
Neglect,

The great danger of kidney troubles
is that they get firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them, Health is
gradually undermined. Backache,
headache, nervousness, lapeness, sore
ness. Iumbago. urinary troubles, dropsy,
diabetes aud Bright's disease follow
in merciless succession. Don't neglect
your kidneys Cure the kidneys with
the certain and safe remedy, Doan S
Kidney Pills.
Henry Collins. moulder. of 445 N.
9th street, Bloomsbury, Pa, says: {:
"For wears l suffered with kidney
complaint, backache and bladder. weak
ness. l used all kinds of remedies bat
none of them seemed to have any bene-
fetal effect. The secretions from the
kidneys gave me constant annoyance
and bothered me night and day. My
hack became so weak and painful
across the loins that 1 could scarcely
get about at times. I have had to lay
off from work time after time. l saw
Doans Kidney Pills advertised in the
papers and very highly recommended
by people that knew. l obtained
box and used them as directed. l new
er had anything act as promptly in my
life. The first box cured me OF the
pain and weakness. l kept on taking
the remedy until l had used four
boxes when the bladder weakness left
me. | have had no trouble with the
kidney secretious for at least two
years. | consider Doan's Kidney Pills
worth their weight in gold.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents Foster NJ ilburu Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents. fo2 the United
States
Remember she uame-Doan's-- aud
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Ex.Governor to Practice.

Ex- Governor Samuel W. Pennypack
er, who has lived on his country estate
near Schwenk sville since his retire
ment will shortly open law offices in
Philadelphia it is said II is probable
that Mr. Pennypaoker will continue
his country residence for some time
after he begins the practice of Jaw.
tie has rented his Philadelphia home
and for that reason may not take mp
his residence in Philadelphia for a
year or more.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
DANVILLE A. o. II.
ENTERTAINS VISITORS

st. Joseph's lodge, Ancient Order of
Hibernians, of this city, Sunday en-
tertained twenty-five members of the
degree team OF the Plymouth lodge,
and during the afternoon the visiting
team initiated 35 candidates into the
Danville lodge.
The visitors arrived in Danville on
the D. L. & W. shortly after noon and
were escorted to Fallon's restaurant
where fine dinner was served After
the initiation lunch was served in
the hall and a social hour enjoyed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
A Card

This is TO certify that all druggists
are authorized 30 refund your money
If Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold 1t stops the cough,
heals the lungs aud prevents serious
results from u cold. Cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contain no opiates. The
genuine is in yellow package Re-
fuse substitutes. For sale by all drug
gists
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
THEY APPEAL TO
GOVERNOR STUART

The trustees of the hospital for the
insane held special meeting Fri
day for the purpose of taking action
on an important matter connected
with the awarding of the contract for
the new buildings, which for a short
time threatened to cause another hitch
in the proceedings. but which now
happily is practically adjusted.
When the bids for the new buildings
were invited the specifications called
for the Warren-Webster heating sys-
tenn cor any other system equally as
good"
When the bids were opened it was
found that Mosier 81 Summers, who
were the lowest by a considerable
margin, had bid OH the Foster sys.
tenn.
1t was not disputed that the Foster
system is in every respect as good
as the Warren-Webster system The
trustees, however, had seen the latter
system in operation and regarded it as
a demonstrated success. For this rea-
son it had the preference with them
and it was decided that the successful
bidders should be given few days to
determine whether or not they could
substitute the Warren-Webster sys-
tenn for the Foster system without al
tering the figures. Within the time
limit allowed Mosier and Summers de-
cided that they could put in the War
ren-Webster system without change
of price. Accordingly the contract
was awarded to Mosier and Summers
and was approved by the governor.
Some time later Metzger & Wells of
Philadelphia, took formal exception
to the proceeding, alleging that as
Mosier & Summers had bid upon
heating system other than the Warren
and Webster they were debarred and
that the contract should have been
awarded to Metzger and Wells as the
next lowest bidders; also that the same
opportunity to modify their bids
should have been allowed the other
firms bidding. So greatly aggrieved
apparently did Metzgar and Wells feel
that they laid the whole matter before
Governor Stuart.
The.governor took cognizance of the
affair and called upon the trustees for
an answer. The meeting of the latter
body Friday was held for the pur-
pose of formulating a counter-state-
ment Of facts. The following men,
bers of the board were present: w. +.
Shay, Esq. of Watsontown ;G. r. Van
Allen, of Northumberland Hon. James
Foster and I. X Grier, Esq. of Dan
ville S. D. Townsend of Hughes
Vile; DR.. B. H. Detwiler, Of Will
Transport, and DR.. L. l. Shoemaker
of Wilkes Barre. Hon r. S. Ammer-
man as attorney was also present.
The board of trustees does not con-
slider the position of Metzger & Wells
at all tenable in the premises and ac-
tion was taken at the meeting, puTsu-
ant to which committee accompanied
by the president of the board will Wis
it Governor Stuart fully explaining
to him all the facts, which it is stat
ed, will show that contractors had the
privilege of bidding for the heating
system specified or for another one as
good. Their action in giving Mosier
& Summers little time to determine
whether they could not put in the 9TH
er heating system at the same figure
the trustees regard as perfectly reg
ular and they believe that Governor
Stuart will sustain them,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
:34th Anniversary.

The thirty fourth anniversary of the
Exchange lodge of Odd Fellows was
observed Saturday evening by the serv-
ing of a fine oyster supper to the men,
bers and general good time. The
Exchange band furnished music and
everybody had a most enjoyable even.
ing.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
The Best Chef

uses WHITE HOUSE COOK BOOK
because he knows the recipes are prac-
tical and that the merit of each is full
ly established, economical aud explicit
1t is the most complete and popular
work OF the kind on the market This
book retails for $20O, some stores
charge 5 30.
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS will
mail the DAILY edition of the paper
one year and the cook book-all
charges prepaid-for So 30. THIS
MEANS THE BOOK AND PAPER,
DAILY ONE ENTIRE YEAR FOR
PRACTICALLY THE COST OF THE
PAPER WRITE TODAY.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Funeral of William Butcher.

The funeral of William Butcher took
place at Exchange Saturday morning
at II o'clock from the Episcopal
church. The services were in charge
of the Odd Fellows, Rev. Manifold. of
Turbotville, conducting the services.
Both the Turbotville and Exchange
lodges of Odd Fellows were present at
the funeral in body. The pail bear
ers were four brothers: F. p, Wesley,
Jacob and William Wertman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
How to Avoid Appendicitis

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually oonstipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nause-
ate or grippe and is mild and pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. For sale
by all druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Bastian- MoraVe.

Miss Anna Morave, of this city, and
George b. Bastan, of Sunbury, were
united in matrimony at Suubury on
Christmas day. The bri ie is the
daughter of Mrs. Mary Morave and
the groom is one of Sunbury's well
known young business men, beiug en-
gagged in the sta tionery business.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneu-
monia. Foley's Honey and Tar not
only stops the cough but heals and
strengthens the lungs so that no ser
ious results need be feared. The gen
uine Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no harmful drugs and is in yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by all dealers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
WILLIAM D ER r.

William Derr, an aged and we'll
known resident of White Hall, diedSun-
day evening at O. o'clock, after week s
illness of pneumonia.
Mr.. Derr was one of the most wide
ly known men in the northern end of
the county, having been born and rails
ed and spent all of his long life on the
homestead farm in Anthony town
ship. He was 70 years of age and the
son of Captain John Derr.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
three daughters: May Mrs. Peter
Moser), of Turbotville; Laura (Mrs.
oliver Johnson), of White Hall Har-
riet (Mrs. Edward Johnson), of
Hughesville, three sons Thomas Derr,
of White Hall; Alem Derr, of Blooms
burg and John Derr, of Catswissa.
Mrs. William L. Gouger, of this city,
is niece.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Divorce Granted.

A decree of divorce has been grant
ed by the MoDtour county court on
application of E. z. Whitman of this
city, dissolving the marriage between
the petitioner and Nina Whitman, of
Reading.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
How to Avoid Pneumonia

You can avoid pneumonia and other
serious results from cold by taking
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops the
cough and expels the cold from the
system as it is mildly laxative. Re
fuse any but the genuine in the vel.
low package For sale by all drug
gists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Chickery Near WashingtonviIle.

W. d. Seidel, OF Washingtonville is
one of the most successful breeders of
high grade Columbia Wyandoftes in
the State During 1907 Mr.. Seidel
shipped largely to Canada, especially
to A and I. Readwin. Ottawa. Mr..
Seidel says the demand is steadily in
creasing.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09

1t is very important and in fact it is
absolutely necessary to health that we
give relief to the stomach promptly at
the first signs of trouble. Take some
thing once in while; especially at
ter meals; something like KODOL
For Dyspepsia aud Indigestion. 1t
will enable your stomach to do its
work properly. Sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Sign Again Broke Window.

The high wind during Saturday
night caused the heavy metal sign sus-
pended in front of the Danville Candy
Kitchen to become loosened and fall
against the window entirely demolish-
ing the big plate glass. This is the
second time within a few months that
the same sign has fallen and broken
the window.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09

Samuel McGuigg, of West Chester,
was seized with vertigo in the store
of william Steele on Monday and fell
headforemost into a $40 plate glass
show case, breaking the glass but es-
Gaping injury to himself
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Disturbed the Congregation

The person who q sturbed the con-
gregatiou last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar. For sale
by all druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Annual Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Danville and Blooms
burg Street Railway Company will be
held Monday, January 18th, 1908. at
4 80 O'Clock p. NJ. at the Moutour
House in Danville, Pa.
w. O. RILLMAN, Sec
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Court Next Week.

January court will convene ON next
Monday morning. According to pres
ent indications there will be plenty of
business on hand, both criminal and
civil. Probably the greater part of the
week will be occupied.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Approaching Wedding.

Invitations have been received in
Danville to the wedding of Miss Mary
Jane Harris, daughter of Benjamin
purnell Harris, of this city, to Mr..
William Cannon Flournoy, which will
take place at St. Paul's Episcopal
church, Chattanooga, Tennessee, We'd
nesday evening, January 22nd at
O'Clock
Good morning See that your feet
are warm and that your head is cool
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-01-09
Indicted Into Office.

Prothonotary-e Thomas &c. Vim
cent and Deputy Prothonotary Miss
Alice Denuen entered upon the duties
of their office Monday at high noon
The Dash was administered by Regis
ter and Recorder W. l.. Slider.
Andrew Steipman. county treasurer
elect, was also inducted into office,
the oath being administered by Proth.
onotary Thomas G.. Vincent.
Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills. They promptly relieve backache
and weak back. Sold by Paules u 90.