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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
MILK WAGON
IN A RUNAWAY

The milk wagon belonging to Victor
Vincent figured in a sensational run.
away Sunday morning. The wagon ,
to which two horses was attached, had
been left standing on Walnut street
near Bloom, while the driver stepped
aside to deliver some milk at resi-
denoe.
The horses took fright and before
the man could reach their side they
dashed down the street on dead run.
Crossing Mill street thay dashed
down Northumberland street. As they
galloped over the paving the olatter of
their hoofs walked the echoes on Mill
street and people from every direction
ran to the Northumberland street cor
ner TO see what had become of the
team.
1t was only an instant, however, un-
til the milk wagon had disappeared in
the distance. Several persons started
in pursuit and captured the runaway
horses at the foot of the dug road,
where, weary after their long run,
they began to slow up.
The wagon was slightly damaged
and a small quantity of m ilk was spill
ed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Brass Thieves Sentenced.

Before Judge Ermentrout at Read
ing, Scott Bowman and James Lorah
pleaded gnilty to the larceny of brass
journals which they admitted taking
from Car wheels. The court said there
was absolutely no excuse for this sort
of a crime. 1t was not only the theft
of the brass, but by taking these
journals from cars they incurred the
risk Of causing accidents, resulting in
damage to property and possibly loss
of life.
AS warning that this sort of thing
must stop the court imposed fine of
$50 and costs and ordered that they un-
dergo an Imprisonment of three years
at separate and solitary confinement,
at hard labor, in the Eastern Peniten-
tiary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Boys Stole the Ice Cream.

At the surprise party given Monday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. David NJ.
Roderick in honor of the birthday OF
Miss Reese, the serving of the refresh
ments was somewhat interfered with
when it was discovered that one of the
two freezers of ice cream that had
been procured for the occasion had
been stolen.
The theft is the counterpart of a
number OF others of similar nature
that have taken place in the same
neighborhood, and a certain gang of
boys was suspected One of the boys
was oornered yesterday and under a
fire of questions confessed to having
been implicated in the theft and NAM
ed the others who were present. He
said they ate tho ice cream with their
hands
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Oldest Bank Cashier.

Possessing a healthy body and clear
mind, Calvin Blythe North, who is
serving his fifty fifth annual term as
cashier of the First National Bank of
Selinsgrove, Saturday passed the eighty
fifty milestone of life, and consequent
ly is accorded the distinction of being
older in years and term of service than
any other cashier in Pennsylvania
perhaps in the United States
This venerable man is not only re-
markable in the longevity of,his service
in financial circles, but also the COM
mendable carving of his life and char
actre from the time he was the ener-
getic son of a country merchant until
he is the revered leader of fnancieTs
of Snyder county.
Regularity aud moderation are the
keynotes of Mr. North's success.
Carrying heavy oak cane. head
erect, and with long, vigorous strides
he walks a mile before the opening
and after the close of each banking
day. ce-seleoted pavemenss and zero
weather are no serious impediments,
for this octogenaTian would not allow
heat or cold tn deprive him OF his
constitutionals. "
This remarkable man is a total alb
staineI from all alcoholic liquor, and
very temperate in his other indulg-
ences. He has used tobacco from his
early youth, but for the last two score
years has only allowed himself four
cigars day.
His forty five years behind the bank
ing counter have developed a marvel
Gus ability to remember face and sign
ature. He never hestates to call a
customer by name-even shough the
many years. He says that he has a
mental picture of the depositors in the
bank during his cashiership, but also
of the leading patrons OF other finan-
oial institutions with whom checks
are exchanged. His power of observa-
tion is so keen that he frequently calls
attention to persons that he notices
have changed from using pointed for
stub pen, and as the earmarks Of a
signature are hereby altered slightly,
he not infrequently asks whether they
contemplate making the change per-
maneut
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Another Viotim of Tll-Fatad Bridge.

Another Victim OF lil-fated Bridge,
Pursued by cruel fate the Mitflin.
vilie bridge was the scene of another
bad accident which will probably re.
suit in the death of Jacob Johnson OF
East Third street, Bloomsbury. He was
struck across the back by an inch thick
galvanized iron cable Monday after
noon when derrick fell, and it is
feared that his back was broken.
Johnson was in the first accident
when the traveller" collapsed send.
ing seven men to their deaths. How
ever, lie was one of the fortunate ones,
and escaped with but superficial in
juries, only to return to work, and
meet with the more serious accident
Monday.
He was assisting to erect the false
work when one Of the derricks fell and
he was unable to escape the flying
cable, which struck him across the
back just below the shoulders. Fall
ing like a log, he struck the ground
and lay there. unconscious
Fellow workmen ran to his aid, and
everything possible was done in an
effort to help him. He recovered con-
seriousness in few minutes, and COM
plained of having lost the use of his
lower limbs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
BUSINESS PEOPLE
RESPOND NOBLY

The fact is now settled that the fire
companies of Danville at the annual
convention of the Six-County Fire
mems Association to be held at Haz-
Teton in June will put up determin-
ed fight to secure the convention for
Danville in 1909.
In previous article it was explain
ed that at meeting of the executive
board of the local fire departments it
was decided to make an effort at Haz-
Teton to secure the convention of the
year following provided sufficient en-
couragement were received from bust
ness people of town. Pursuant to act
ion committees oonvassed the town to
see how the proposition was regarded
Much interest centered upon this pre-
liminary canvass as upon the result
would depend whether or not the fire.
men would consider it worth while to
enter upon fight to secure the con-
vention.
1t now becomes our pleasant duty to
set forth the fact that the business
people of Danville have responded
nobly. demonstrating their public
spirit ss we'll as the fact that they ap-
preciate all the benefits to be derived
from the convention. Everywhere were
the committees received in the most
kindly manner. While actual subscrip-
tions for money were not asked for,
every source that when the time came
for raising funds the parties called
upon could be relied on to subscribe "a
good round sum. In most instances a
specified sum was pledged, the aggre.
gate amount placing the committee on
the safe side and making it clear that
all the money needed for the conven-
tion can be raised.
1t is estimated that at least two
thousand dollars will be required.
Chief among the expenses to be met is
the cost Of prizes for the contests; in
addition there will be heavy bills for
music, entertainment and advertising.
which will have to be paid out of the
subscriptions.
But the convention will be worth
all it costs. Not only will it show the
enterprise and the fraternal feeling of
the local firemen: but it will prove no
mean advertisement for Danville,
bringing the town prominently before
the people of wide and important
section. The convention will bring
hundreds of strangers to Danville, who
while enjoying the reception extend.
ed will become acquainted with the
natural advantages Of the town. The
big crowds present will keep every
body busy and business will be at
high water mark during the conven-
tion.
Practically the entire fire depart
ment of Danville will attend the Six
County convention and it will go de-
termined to fight from first to last for
the next convention
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Birthday Party.

A very delightful party was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Deigh-
miller, West Hemlock township, in
honor of their daughter Ethel's fif-
teenth birthday on Friday evening,
The evening was pleasantly spent with
games and music. Refreshments were
served.
Those present were: Misses Marie
Hartman, May Mausteller, Elvira Lit
terer. Dora Litterer, Helen Maust, Effie
Geiser, Ruth Hartzel, Ruth Shultz,
Florence Shultz aud Ethel Deigh-
miller: Messrs. George Betz, Eddie
Lockhoof. Charles Geiser, Harry Fry,
Roy Shultz, Cleveland Hartman. Nor
man Litterer, Paul Styer, Charlie
Styer and Roy Mausteller.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
WELL DESERVED.
The Praise That Comes From
Thankful DanVlIle People.
One kidney remedy never fails.
10 lIn nannnnln nnIx n,rnn ir

One kidney remedy never fails.
Danville people rely upon it,
That remedy is Doan' Kidney Pills.
Danville testimony proves it always
reliable.
Robert G. Miller living at 315 Ferry
street, Danville, Pa. says: "Doan S
Kidney Pills were first recommended
to me about ten years ago Prior to
that time | had consulted physicians
one of who said | had lumbago in it's
worst form. | was also told by auth
critics that / would go into Bright's S
disease if did not find some remedy
that would check the trouble | had
terrible pains in my back so severe at
times that l was hardly able TO move
and l could hardly bear to place my
hands across the small of my back.
Added to all this misery was a COM
plete retention of my kidney seore-
tions at times, while at others they
were copious and caused me great
deal of annoyance, forcing me to arise
many times during the night The
least cold | contracted would settle on
my kidneys and greatly aggravate my
suffering. l used plasters as we'll as
different remedies but failed to find
relief. However, Doan's Kidney Pills,
which l procured at Hunts drug store
went directly to the seat of my trou-
BILE, correcting the difficulties and re-
lieving the rheumatic pains in my
limbs. l appeal to Doan's Kidney
Pills now and then and they serve to
keep my kidneys in a healthy condi-
tion.
For sale by all dealers Price 90
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Breaking Up Corner Loafing.

With the return of Spring Chief of
Police Mincemoyer finds himself face
to face with the same old problem of
corner loafing. Already last week he
was obliged to interrupt conversation
on the street corners and suggest to
the crowd the propriety of moving
on.
Persons who congregate on street
corners are often thoughtless only and
are not aware that they are oontribut-
ing to a nuisance until the officer puts
in an appearance. A little reflection
will convince any one that the prac-
tice is bad one and that the police
man is we'll within the limits of duty
when he attempts to break it up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Death Of ElYshnrg Resident,

Samuel X Giger, of Elysburg, one
of the oldest residents in Northumber-
land county died from paralysis at his
home at 6 O'Clock Friday evening, at
the age OF SS years He had been a
resident of Northumberland county for
81 years, moving to Elysburg from
Pottsville. During his lifetime he was
a tailor, school teacher and farmer,
and was widely known and respected.
He is survived by a son. Edward Gill
ger, and a daughter, Mrs Malinds
Swank, both of Elysburg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
HnW'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 q CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +.
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..
alps Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
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, 1908-04-02
Farmer Injured While Ploughing.

Daniel Weller of Limestone town
ship. met with painful accident on
Saturday. He was engaged in plough.
ing when one OF the horses stepped ov-
er the trace. He was in the act of un-
hitching the trace in order to get the
horse back into position when the lat
ter kicked him dealing him severe
blow just above the calf of the left leg
in the region of the knee.
The injury proved a very serious and
painful one and may incapacitate Mr..
Weller for work for some time. DIR.
Snyder Of Wsshingtonyille administer
cd.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Lincoln Literary Society

The Lincoln Literary society of the
high school met yesterday afternoon.
The following program was rendered
Piano duet, Misses Cloud and Evans
Recitation, Miss Rudy.
Defamation, Mr. Fornwald.
The Debate IQuestion. Resolved that
the penalty for crime should be abol-
ished. The Affirmative was upheld by
Mr.. Edmondson and Miss Lloyd; the
negative by Mr.. Johns and Miss Mar
guerite Gearhart. The judges decided
in favor of the negative.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
DeWitt's Cafbolized Witch Hazel
Salve 1t is especially good for plies.
Sold by Paules & Co.
Pleasant Birthday Party.


A very pleasant birthday and sur
prise party was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Welliver on Fri.
day night in Limestone township, it
being Mrs. Welliver's 37th birthday
A fine supper was seEved.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
William Plotts and daughter Mildred,
Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Dean and sons
Allen and Ralph, Mr.. and Mrs q. NJ
Snyder and daughter Mary Alice, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Shultz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Oyster and sons Ord and
Robert, Mr.. and Mrs James Pollock
sons Miles and Robert and daughter
Mary. Mr.. and Mrs. @. w DeIr, Mr..
and Mrs. Andy Depo. MI. and Mrs.
George Delhi and daughter Martha,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cromis and son
Edwin, Mr. and Mrs. C l. Mince-
moyer, and daughter Ethel, Mr.. and
Mrs, d. a. Cooper sons Lloyd and
Ralph and daughter Carrie. Mr. and
Mrs. John Dershem ana daughter
Helen, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Cromis, Mr..
and Mrs. O. A. Wagner and daughter
Kathryn, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ashen-
fielder, Mr.. and Mr.. Geo. Swisher and
son Oliver, Mrs. Sylvester Umstead,
Miss Anna Weiliver, Miss Mary Well
iver and B. A. LeighoE, of White
Hall; Mr.. p. d. Werkheiser, Fl. B.
Cooper, F. Myron Welliver, Lawrence
Consrd, John Welliver, Ralph Well
iver, Crissie Rice and Maud Carey.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Knew When He Reached Montour

A Milton gentleman who has driven
about the county good deal this
spring, said that he knew the moment
he reached the Montour county line.
For the past two years the good roads
idea has been agitated and it is mani
fest in the public highways of the
township adjoining Northumberland
county. 1t is to be hoped the good
example set by our neighbors will be
followed by the supervisors and citiz-
ems of the upper end districts of North
cumberland county. A few years would
make wonderful change in our pub
lie roads and make rural travel a plea
sure at any season of the year. The
State road proposition is "a good one
but it will take years to get around.
The King split-log drag, the scraper
and the crushed limestone plants are
all producing good results. Milton
Evening Standard.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
A Common Mistake

Many women mistake kidney and
bladder troubles for some irregu ularity
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 1 was entire
ly we'll. " For Sale by all Druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02

SHAKE OFF THE GRIP of your
old enemy, Nasal Catarrh, by using
Ely's Cream Balm Then will all
the swelling and soreness be driven
out of the tender, intlamed membranes
The fits of sneezing will cease and the
discharge, as offensive to others as
to yourself, will be stopped when the
causes that produce it ara removed.
Cleanliness, comfort and renewed
health by the use of Cream Balm.
Sold by all druggists for 90 cents, or
mailed by Ely Bros. ,56 Warren street,
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Gives Church Memorial Window

Hope Clark, of Minneapolis, return
ed few days ago to visit the scenes
of his boyhood in Williamsport He
found the Pine street Methodist con-
gregation building 800. 900 church
on the site of the old structure, at
which his mother was regular at
tendant when he.was a boy. He gave
the building committee $1,000 with
which to installsan art window in the
new edifice as memorial to his moth
er.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
An InsidiOuS Danger

Ona of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious dis
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have fatal malady.
Take Foley's Kidney S Remedy at
the first sign of trouble as it correots
Irregularities and prevents Bright's
disease aud diabetes. For Sale by all
Druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
VIII Manufacture Brick Next Week.

VIII manufacture brlCk Next week.
In anticipation of an early spring
John Keim, the brick manufacturer,
Monday stated that by next week he
expects to begin the manufacture Of
brick.
Owing to the new buildings going
up at the hospital for the insane Mr..
Keim foresees one of the busiest sea-
sons that he has ever experienced and
it is essential that he make an early
start. He has u contract to furnish
!, 200, 900 brick to Mosier &5 Summers.
In addition, he will no doubt be call
ed upon to furnish the brick for the
three remaining buildings at the hos
pital, the contract for the erection Of
which has not as yet been awarded,
Danville brick can be furnished to
the contractors at the hospital cheap
er than those shipped from distance,
where the item of freight is added to
the cost. 1t seems reasonably certain,
therefore, that contract for all the
brick needed for the new buildings
will be awarded to the Danville manu-
faoturer. Mr.. Keim will operate each
of his several briokyards to their full
capacity during the coming summer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Biz Crowd on Mill Street.

The phenomenal weather, almost
summertime in its characteristics,
brought out the crowds on Saturday
evening and Mill street presented an
appearance common enough in May
but rarely seen in March.
The street was thronged from one
end to the other with people who
found the weather pleasant enough to
tempt them to linger ON the sidewalk.
During the early hours of the evening
the river bridge even was the scene Of
q promenade.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Aged Farmer Seriously Hurt,

William Gulick, a retired farmer
residing with his son, Walter, near
Rushtowu, was seriously hurt in his
home Sunday evening.
Tripping over loose piece of carpet
the nan, who is aged 50 years, fell
heavily against a chair, fracturing his
hip. Mr. Guliok S advanced age makes
his condition very serious. Mr.. Gulick
is well known in Danville and many
will learn with regret OF his mishap.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Black Hand at Wilkes Barre.

DR.. E. E. Wagner, of Wilkes Barre,
is in receipt of letter, signed with a
rude drawing of black hand, in
which he is in ordered to pay $500
tribute to that society with the warn
ing that If he fails to do SO he will be
killed. The police have been notified.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Receives Congratulations

You will soon receive the congratu-
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
baokache, 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, 1908-04-02
Important Decision

1t is important that you should de-
eide to take only Foley's Honey and
Tar when you have cough or cold as
it will cure the most obstinate rack
ing cough and expel the cold fro IN
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, 1908-04-02

"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 and
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 81,
/ 1906. Sold by Paules 81 Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Tried to Wreck Gar.

Unknown persons tried to wreck a
Shamokin Mt. Carmel trolley car on
steep hill near Shamokin Saturday by
placing a railroad tie across the track.
The car, containing so passengers,
collided with the obstruction, but did
not leave the rails. The passengers
were badly shaken up
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
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 cold re-
sulting in pneumonia after Foley's
Honey and Tar had been taken.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Purchased Fishar Lot.

John II. Hale has purchased the
Fisher lot at the lower end of West
Maboning street 1t is Mr.. Hale's in
tention to employ the ground in rails
ing horseradish for sale In market.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are
prompt and thorough and will in a
stort time strengthen weakened kid
news and allay troubles arising from
Inflammation of the bladder. Sold by
Pau les q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02

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 II
alIays inflammation. Sold by Paules
q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02

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, 1908-04-02

=
and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
that 1t is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. II the child urin-
ateS too often IL the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02

The largest clock in the world is at
ST. Rombold's Cathedral, Meohlin,
Belgium, il the size of the dial is the
criterion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02

There is nothing better than Kodol
for dyspepsia, Indigestion. sour stom-
ach, belohing of gas and nervous head
ache, 1t digests what You eat. Sold
by Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-02
Born, a Daughter.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Prout, East Mahoning street.
Saturday.