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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
REDUCTION OF
DEATH RATE

During May there were twenty-one
deaths in this district. OF these, five
occurred at the hospital for the insane.
During April there were twenty nine
deaths in the district, ten of which
took place at the hospital.
During April, due to the harsh and
changeable weather, pneumonia prov
ed factor in swelling the death list.
During that month there were eleven
cases of pneumonia as against one dur
ing May.
1t is true typhoid fever gained the
ascendancy during last month, there
being eleven cases. No deaths, how
ever, resulted from typhoid and the
disease is clearly on the decline. There
was one case of malarial fever report
ed.
There was one case of diphtheria
during the month and three cases of
whooping cough.
The local registrar report for last
month for the first time embraced tub
erculosis. There are eight cases report
ed, which are receiving free treatment
at the dispensary. These cases, it should
be explained, did not develop during
the month. At least one case is Of
long standing, dating from the year
1898.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Traeic Death Of Peter Raker,

Peter Raker, former resident of
Danville who was killed at the mines
near Mt. Carmel, Friday, was brought
to this city for burial yesterday. In
terment was made in Mt. Vernon ceme-
terry.
The deceased up to some eight years
ago was resident OF Danville. At
the time of his death he was employ
ed as carpenter at No. Midyalley col
lery. On Friday, along with some
other employees, he was called to a
certain spot to replace on the track a
couple Of cars that had been derailed.
After finishing the job about 9 80
O'Clock, the men jumped on their
truck to return to the mines They
had not proceeded far when they were
run into by an engine drawing sever
al cars Mr.. Raker was badly mangled
and lived only an hour.
The deceased was g. years Of age.
He was widower but is survived by
four sons and three daughters; Will
liam Raker, of Rushtown, and John,
George aud Adam Raker of Midval-
ley; Mary (Mrs, William Price, of
Aristes; Kate Mrs John rowbridge)
of Danville; and Miss Lucy Raker of
Rushtown. Daniel Raker who lives
near Washingtonville is a brother of
the deceased.
The funeral proceeded in carriages
from Midvalley to Danville, dis
tance of twenty-five miles, leaving at
Z 80 in the morning and arriving here
about noon. Services were held in the
United Evangelical church
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
FIRE DEPT WILL
MAKE FINE Showing

The Danville fire department will
make a magnificent showing ON their
trip to the Hazleton convention Of the
Six County FiremeA' 5 assoc iatiOn DUR
ing the week after next There will
he about two hundred nembers f the
department. who will make the "trip.
and they will be accompanied by the
Northumberland band of thirty-four
pieces and the Washington drum corps
of town, which has been augmented to
twenty pieces for this occasion.
While it is known that Danville will
have some opposition in securing the
1909 convention, Shenandoah and Ber-
wick being in the field, there is little
doubt but that the local hustleTs will
land the prize. At least nothing has
been left undone that would contri-
butte to the success of their campaign
to secure winning number of votes
OH the floor of the convention.
The big DanvilIe contingent will
leave over the Pennsylvania on the
regular six o. clock train Tuesday even
ing, June 9th. They will return on a
special Thursday night. Immediately
upon their arrival in Hazleton the de-
partment, with band and drum corps.
will parade burning red light and dis
playing fireworks.
The balloting Oh the place for hold
ing the next meeting will take place
Wednesday. Between their arrival and
the time for the vote to be taken, the
Danville boys will endeavor to swing
all the doubtful delegates into line by
the distribution OF thousands of cards
and badges inscribed with "Vote for
Danville in 19O9;" also by personal
work and a display of enthusiasm that
will be sure to win.
The Danyille fremen ara particular
ly fortunate in securing the Northum-
berland band. Their playing on New
Years day is remembered with plea
sure by Danville people. Ii will be
one of the best bands in attendance at
the convention.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
q Lazy Liver

May be only tired liver, or a starved
liver. 1t would lc a stupid as well as
savage thing to beat a weary or starved
man because he Jagged in his work. So
in treating the tagging. torpid liver it is
a great mistake TO lash il with strong
drastic drugs. 4 torpid liver is but an
Indication of an ill-nourished, enfeebled
body whose organs are weary with over
work. Start with the stomach and allied
organs of digestion and nutrition. Put
them in working order and see how
quickly your liver will become active.
DR.. Picrcc's Golden Medical Discovery
has made many marvellous cures of silver
trouble by its wonderful control OF the
organs Of digestion and nutrition. 1t re-
stores the normal activity of the stomach,
Increases the secrctions Of the blood-mak-
Ing glands, CleanScs the system from poi
eonous accumuIatioHs, and so relieves the
liver Of the burdens imposed upon it By
the detection Of other organs.
II you have bitter OF bad taste in the NOM
Ing, poor orFSrIable appetite. coated tongue,
foul breath. cohstipatcd or irregular bowels,
feel weak. easilS tired. 6Sspondent. frequent
headaches pain Or d!stresslp 0small OF back
euawlng or distressed EGeNQg In stomach.
perhaps nausea. .<AstJ4s>SF\S6ST 0risings" IN
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OF weak stomach and torpid liHsA no IneGl-
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GOldcn Medical Discovery. Perhaps onlJ
part of the above symptoms will be present
at one time and Yet point to torpid liver or
biliousuess and weak stomach. Avoid all
hot bread and biscuits griddle cakes and
oChcr indigs5tiblo food and take the "GolGc-
Medical Discovery regularly and stick to its
use until you are vigorous and strong.
The discovery" is nou-seCrct. non-alco-
holc. is a Elyceric extract OF native medicl-
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printed on each bottle-wrapper and atteSted
under oath. It's ingredients are endorsed
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cure The diseases for which it is advised
Don't accept substitute Of unknown
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or KNOWN CuMvOSUrION.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
new TRIAL MAKES
FISHER HAPPY

Henry Fisher is now the happiest
prisoner in the Northumberland coun-
ty Jail, due to the action of the sup
RENE court in granting him a new
trial for the murder of Mrs. Sarah
Klinger and Henry is expected to re-
main good and not get any of his ugly
spells until at least several weeks be.
fore the September term of criminal
court when his case will again be
tried.
On Wednesday afternoon Fisher was
told of the supreme court granting
him another trial and he showed at
once by his manner how he appreciat-
ed the fact that he has been given an
other chance for his life. When the
information had been impaired to him
he declared his delight at receiving
the good news and then went on to ex-
plain that instead of trying him again
his wife should be arrested and brought
to trial for committing the murder of
Mrs. Klinger.
Ever since Stanny Marcavich was
denied a new trial Fisher has been
deeply interested in the efforts being
made by the attorneys for Marcavich
in trying to save him and regularly
every day since the appeal was made
to the board of pardons he has eagerly
inquired whether or not anything had
been learned yet in the Msrcavich
case. No doubt this interest was TAX
en- due to the fact that he himself was
standing in the shadow of the gallows
and now that he will receive q new
trial he will likely lose his interest
concerning the fate of Marcavich
John Heller, the blacksmith and
Harry Fry, of Mausdale, figured in a
thrilling driving accident Friday in
which Mr.. Heller was injured and
both men had remarkable escapes.
Mr.. Heller was driving on tie State
road in the vicinity of the lumber
switch near Hunters park, when the
horse became frightened at an automo-
bile and dumped the mon and the bug
gy over the steep bank that skirts the
road at that point. When the debris
was cleared it was found that Mr.
Heller had sustained a severe cash on
his head that required FIVE stitches to
close.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Funeral of Oyrrs Bogart,

Cyrus BogaIt, whose death occurred
Saturday evening, was consigned to
the grave in Odd Fellows cemetery
yesterday afternoon The services
were conducted by the Rev. Edward
Haughton, rector of Christ Episcopal
church.
The deceased, who was a veteran of
the civil war, was followed to the
grave by a number of the members of
Goodrich Post, who attended the fun
eral in a body. The following acted
as pallbearers Hiram Weaver, D. D.
Williams. George Riley. Jacob Sloop,
B. B. Brown and Thomas Saunders.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
WORK RESUMED
ON PUBLIC PARK

The borough has resumed work on
the public park. and the chairman Of
the committee on public improvements
yesterday was authority for the state.
ment that the work from now on will
be carried to completion with as lit.
tie delay as possible.
Six men and cart were employed
yesterday. Grass seed should have
been sown over a month ago, but the
work was held back until after the
formal transfer of the tract from the
church trustees to the borough Mean.
while, under the heavy rains, the
ground has become packed and the
grass and weeds have got a start
Before seed can be sown the entire
tract will have to be worked over. 1t
was question at first whether = plow
or harrow could not be used to an ad-
vantage. but such an idea was alb
andoned finally, and the men were put
to work spading the tract, digging it
around precisely as garden bed The
process is somewhat slow but the tract
is being put in excellent condition.
the sod and weeds being turned under
and the surface made as level and
smooth as floor. The work began on
Monday and by last evening q large
area had been spaded
The park where dug up lies a few
inches higher than the side walk. To
retain the ground neat border of sod
about a foot in width is being placed
all around the edge OF the park, which
adds greatly to the effect. After the
ground has been placed in proper con.
dition, which Will occur during the
present week, the western half Of the
tract will be sown with grass seed.
Before this will be completed, how
ever, council will convene, when it
will be left for that body to take ac.
tion on the completion of the eastern
half. There is still some grading to be
done in the latter part of the tract, in
addition to which the old Petriken
cemetery is not yet wholly obliterat.
ed. In the completion of the eastern
half Of the tract there may be some
delay, but it was explained yesterday
that there is little doubt but that it
will be finished during June and July.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
OUR INDUSTRIES
IN OPERATION

1t is worthy of note that all the in
dustries of Danville were in operation
yesterday, which constitutes better
showing than many OF our neighbor-
ing towns probably can boast of.
The Reading Iron works started up
in all departments except the skelp
mill The puddle mills had been in
operation. but the two finishing mills
that resumed had been idle for nearly
a month previous. The Danville Roll
Ing Mill, also operated by the Reading
Iron company, which started up about
a month ago, continues in operation
Upward of six hundred men are en-
ployed by the Reading Iron company
alone
Among the other plants in operation
yesterday were the Stove works, the
Danville Foundry and Machine works,
the Structural Tubing works, and
Brake Beam plant besides the silk
mills, knitting mills and minor in
dustries
1t is difficult to determine just what
the outlook for the future is, but a rea-
sonable and optimistic view would
seem to be that the worst Of the bust
ness depression is over In this con-
nection it is gratifying to note that in
the darkest days of the stringency
none of our industries fell much if any
below half time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
THOSE BIG
CITY MINSTRELS

The Big Lowery Brothers City
Minstrels will be here Saturday after
noon and evening-2 80 and s 30
with one of the finest performances
ever given in Dauville.
The canopy and air dome Of the big
show seats some 1900 people and it re-
quires q special car to carry this mann
mouth production. The show is head
ed by that premier of colored coined F.
iaus, Billy Jackson, who is whole
show in himself. The show is filed
with the most laughable situations and
the songs are selected to exemplify the
Southern life way back in the anti
bellum days.
The show will be held in the ground
adjoining the Reading station. Ad-
mission 10 and 20 cents. A special
price of cents for the children in the
afternoon
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Girl Thrown From Buggy,

Mrs. Edward Frazier, son and daugh.
ter. figured in driving accident Sat
urday morning, when their horse be.
came frightened at an automobile,
throwing the daughter, Miss Chrissie,
over the dash board of the buggy, cut
ting her about the head and bruising
her considerably.
Mrs. Frazier was driving to Danville
when the accident happened. and had
arrived at a point near Blues school
house. An automobile approached,
when the horse became unmanageable.
One of the men in the car alighted
and tried 20 pacify the animal, but be-
fore he could succeed in bringing the
horse under control, Miss Chrissie had
been thrown over the dash board into
the road
The autoists were very considerate,
taking the occupants of the buggy
back to their home, and doing every
thing in their power to aid the injur-
ed girl.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Want Troopers Removed

Burgess Philip Clemens of Berwick
Saturday sent request to Superin-
tendent Groome of the State constabu-
larry to withdraw the troopers from
that place The burgess declares their
presence there is an unwarranted in
vasion - that there is no violence A;
that the troopers were at no time re-
quired and that the local authorities
are competent to deal with the strik-
ing employees Of the car shops.
The officers of the company say the
presence of the troopers is responsible
for the peaceful condition. and that
before the arrival Of the constabulary
there was much interference with the
men who desired to work
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Range Opened.

The rife range of Company f at the
old fair grounds was opened Saturday
with twelve of the members shooting
among whom were three of the COM
missioned officers. For an opening day
this is one of the best in the history
of the company. The scores made were
remarkably high, ranging from 100 to
11S and 12O.
The range is now open for the sea-
son, and all who wish to qualify will
make arrangements with Range Mast,
er Gross.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Danville q Wet Tnwn

Danville is surely wet town"
when it comes to a consideration of
the soda fountain business. Many peo-
pie fail to realize in just what an ex-
tensive sale this feature of drug and
confectionery trade is carried on, but
as matter Of fact thousands of sodas
and sundaes are sold daily in this city.
1t seems almost incredible that any
one store might use in single day
about forty gallons of ice cream, serv-
ed in sodas and sundaes However,
some Of the local stores that have a
large soda trade dispose of in the
neighborhood of forty gallons of ice
cream on warm day and on record
days the amount may 90 even higher
When it is understood that thirty
gallon sale of ice cream in a day would
mean upwards of thousand sodas or
sundaes, the great extent of the bust
ness is comprehended,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
De- ath Of John Fryer.


John O. Fryar,a we'll known travel
ing salesman, who has been coming to
Danville for forty years, died in Phil
adelphia on Friday. Mr. Fryar was a
familiar figure about the Montour
house, where he was known to tarry 3
or 4 days at a time His good nature
and his excellent character won him
many friends in DanviIle, all of whom
will be grieved to hear of his demise.
Mr.. Fryar, who handled dry goods,
began to come to Danville when a
mere boy. At the time of his death
he was 5S years Of age.
The deceased was unmarried. He
was member of Lotus Couclave, No.
127, l. .. II of Danville and there is
a pleasing little story connected with
his becoming member OF the order.
1t was in 1886. \ lodge was being
organized at the Moutour house, when
the organizer discovered that he lack
ed just one man of having the requir-
ed number. MIR. Fryar's generosity is
reflected By the act that he consented
to help the thing along by filling the
vacant place, He retained the men,
bership in the local conclave until his
death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Warships To Sail.

San Francisco, June 3.-NeXt Non
day morning the battleships Maine
and Alabama, classed as special ser
vice squadron, will sail for Hampton
Roads, by way of Honolulu and points
beyond. They are the first vessels 20
be DETECTED from the Atlantic fleet and
will make the long cruise in advance
of the flagship Connecticut and the
others, arriving at Hampton Roads on
October %.
The feet proper will not be due at
that place until next February
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
GOT 10 YEARS
IN THE "PBN''

Pleading guilty to two charges Of
highway robbery George Snyder, 10
years Of age, was Monday sentenced
by Judge Evans to 10 years separate
and solitary confinement at hard labor
in the eastern penitentiary.
From his own admission he is al
ready a hardened criminal, and has
been implicated in several other rob-
berries and has done time in different
jaiIs. 1t is only by luck that instead
of answering the crime of robbery, he
was not on trial for his life. Indeed
it is almost impossible to conceive of
a more depraved young man than his
own confessions made him out to be.
He took the severe sentence in a
nonchalant manner and when the court
had given him five years on the one
charge he started to walk away think
ing it was all over. He was called
back and given five more years on the
other charge and he received the ad-
ditional sentence unmoved.
Oue VI tHe CIlulSS lOT WHICH OuSucI
was sentenced was holding up Mrs.
Kate Beaver between Centralia and
Aristes. Snyder covered her with a
pistol and made her give up a pocket
book containing about 30 cents. He
failed to secure a box she was carry
ing in which was some $50. The other
robbery took place in Brush valley
when Joseph Homelesky was held up
by two men, one of whom he recogniz-
ed as Snyder. When he attempted to
escape Snyder fired three shots at him,
which were prevented from killing
him by the thickness of his coat.
DENIED DANVILLE ROBBERY.
The prisoner was questioned by
Judge Evans as to whether he was i'm
plicated in the Danville robbery in
May. Snyder denied this although he
knew all about it. He insisted that he
had always been led into the commits
sion of the crimes and laid the blame
on someone else.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04

The Lowery Brothers Big City
Minstrels are booked for Danville on
Saturday, June 9th aud promise one
of the quaintest and most pleasing
performances that money can buy.
There is not a dull moment from
the opening overture to the great clos
ing piece entitled "Ephriam Jack
sons Return. Madame Jackson, the
Patti of the colored race, renders her
superb songs in manner that receiv-
es encore upon encore. Two hours and
half of unalloyed fun.
The show will be given on the
ground adjoining the Reading station,
General admission will be 10 aud 90
cents. Special price for children in
the afternoon of cents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Write for Catalogue.

People who read Philadelphia
daily newspaper, should write to THE
PHILADELPHIA PRESS, CircuIa-
tion Department, for the latest pre-
MUM catalogue. Handsome premiums
are given to people who subscribe to
this Great Home Newspaper by mail.
Catalogue will be mailed to you If
you will drop a postal card to "The
Press, Seventh and Chestnut Streets,
Philadelphia, Pa. Do it today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
A GOOD REASON.
DanvilIe People Can Tell You Why
1t Is So.

Doan' Kidney Pills cure the cause
Of disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting. This remedy
Strengthens and tones up the kidneys.
helping them to drive out OF the body
the liquid Doisons that cause back
ache, headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints Danville peo-
pie testify TO permanent cures.
Mrs. John SWarts, living at 2ll
Church street, Dauville, Pa, says
Prior to using Doau's Kidney Pills,
Mr.. Swarts suffered a great deal from
pains through his back and kidneys.
and at times he had a severe lameuess
across his loins Although he used
number Of remedies, lie was unable to
find relief At last it was his good
fortune to learn of Doan Kidney Pills
and procured a box at Hunts drug
store. A snoIt use restored his kid
neys to a normal condition and all the
other symptoms of his trouble disap-
peared Since then, whenever he has
felt return of backache, he has at
once appealed to Doan's Kidney Pills,
and they have never failed to prompt
ly Danish his trouble. "
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the nsme-Dosn sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
No fiunbug.

No humbug claims have to be made
for Foley's Honey and Tar, the well
known remedy for coughs, colds and
lung troubles. The fact that more
bottles of Foley's Honey aud Tar are
used than Of any other cough remedy
is the best testimonial of its great
merit Why then risk taking some
preparation when Fuley's
Honey and Tar costs you no more and
is safe and sure.
For sale at Paules & Cos. Pharmacy
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
A Farewell Party.

a farewell dinner party in honor of
Mrs Mary a. Dyer, of Philadelphia,
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Crossley in West Hemlock town
ship. Those present were Mrs. Mary
y, Dyer, Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Cross
ley, Mrs. @. +. Styer, Mrs H. J, Pur-
sell, Mrs. NJ. c. Yorks, Mr.. Albert
Hartman. Mrs J H. Wiutersteen,
Misses Elizabeth Pursel, Emily Cross
ley, Mildred Pursel aud Master Glen
Crossley
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Shower Bath of Coal Tar.

William Linden, of Berwick, on
Thursday fell from the roof of his
house to the pavement distance of
twenty-five feet, dragging after him
bucket of coal tar which was spilled
over his head entirely covering it, SO
that his hair. beard, mustache and eye
brows had to be clipped off closely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04

Mrs. S. l.. Bowen, of Wayne, W
Va, writes: Il was a sufferer from
kidney disease, so that at times | could
not get out of bed and when | did |
could not stand straight. l took Fol-
ey's Kidney Remedy. One dollar bot
tie and part OF the second cured me
entirely Foley's Kidney Remedy
works wonders where others are a
total failure. " For sale at Paules &
Cos. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04

Miss Ada Butler, daughter of Law.
renee Butler, Slider Hill, is suffering
from the effects Of painful accident
sustained on Friday. Miss Butler
while walking on the sidewalk near
her home, fell striking her face on the
ground in such a manner as to cause a
fracture of the Jaw bone
Her condition was much improved
yesterday. DR.. Cameron Shultz is the
attending physician.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-04
Shot Dog as Precaution.

For several days past the shepherd
dog belonging to Norman Bitter, An
thony township. has been acting quick
ly. Yesterday morning the animal S
eccentricities increased to such an ex-
tent that it was thought advisable to
kill him. The dog YVES shot by Jerry
Diehl