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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10

The governor, accompanied by his
private secretary Mr., Lynch, arrived
at the hospital on tho 1919 D L &
w train, He was received by Or.
Meredith. the uperinteudent, and the
following mambers Of the board OF
trustees: Hon. James Foster. Robert
] Pegg, | X GIier, Esq of Danviile
W. f. Shay, OF Watsontown q. Il.
Van Allen, Of Northumberland and
Or. L |. Shoemaker OF wilkes Barre.
Hon II, :. Ammerman. attorney ioT
the hospital, was also present.
Several members Of the board of
trustees had met the governor en- pre-
vious occasions The latter. however,
is the soul OF afIahility: no man could
be more common and iutiuoncod less
by the honor attached to his high
position. From the first, everyone felt
thoroughly at home in his company.
The party first made tour of the
new buildings, No one was more in
terested than Governor Stuart, who
chatted freely and did not hesitate to
ask questions when he needed enlight-
enment on any point. He expressed
great admiration for the plans of the
new structures and the workmanlike
manner in which every part is COM
pleted.
Later, the governor was escorted
through the wards AS he was brought
face to face with the insane aud the
faithful attendants who are RESPONSE
BILE for their care and safety the broad
sympathies of the man at once became
apparent. BY close questioning he
satisfied himself as to what comforts,
what conveniences the present system
of buildings supply for both the in
sane and the attendants. Tha. he
formed definite conclusions in regard
to the matter is very evident.
He approves the further appropria-
tion that will be asked of the next
legislature, being especially impressed
with the necessity of additional build
ings for employees, The governor al
so recognizes the need of additional
real estate. and, il his influence avails,
the already large domain at the hos
pital will be increased by the addition
of one or more farms during the next
year or so.
The governor, along with the trus-
tees, took dinner at the hospital Dur
ing the afternoon the tour of the
buildings and grounds was completed.
Accompanied by his secretary Cover
nor Stuart took the 4 % D. l.. & W.
train for Harrisburg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
NEXT STEP IN
D|ETR|CH'S Case

Numerous inquiries are being made
concerning the status of Peter Diet.
rich's case. which was tried before
Judge Lynch at Wilkes Barre in Sep.
tember and which resulted in yer.
dict of voluntary msnslaughter.
A motion for newstrial and in ar
rest Of Judgment was made, but since
that time nothing has been given to
the public either as to when the argu.
ment would take.place or what plans
are remotely in view.by the defense
1t is now stated that the Dietrich
case is on theslistlfor argument court
beginning on the firstss Monday in Jan
uary. 1t is also understood that should
a new trial be refused the case will be
appealed.
eter-DietrichFwen on trial for the
fourth time at Wilkes Barre on Sep
tember 81 last. -Four days later, Sep
tember 25th. he was found guilty of
voluntary manslaughter. A period of
three months will have elapsed be-
tween the trial and the term of argu-
ment court, which will introduce a
new chapter in the records of this Ie-
markable case.
Should the Luzerue county court re-
fuse a new trial and the case be ap.
pealed it can not come up before the
supreme court until late next spring.
Montour oounty's week before the
supreme court occurs in March, but
the Dietrich. case is now in the hands
of Luzerne county, which has two
periods before the supreme court, one
in the fall of the year and the other
in the spring. Thus it will be seen
that whether granted new, and fifth,
trial or not Peter Dietrich has still an
indefinite term of imprisonment be-
fore him in the Luzerne county Jail,
while there is no certainty what the
outcome Of the next step in the pro-
cedure may be.
Meanwhile, it is said, Dietrich is
fairly comfortable in the Luzerne
county Jail. He is well treated and
except that his cell is rather small he
has about all that he could desire.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
AXE |NFuCTS
TERRIBLE Cash

Fred Davis, porter at Riverview ho-
tel. met with almost shocking accid-
ent yesterday afternoon, which will
incapacitate him for employment for
many weeks to come even If it does
not permanently disable his left hand.
Fred was engaged in cutting wood
at the rear of the hotel. The wood had
been delivered, cut up in stove lengths,
and all that remained to be done was
to split it up suitable for use in the
stoves.
Before taokling the pile of wood
Fred had purchased new axe, which
was very sharp. He had been working
only few minutes when the accident
occurred. He was holding the block
of wood with his left hand while with
his right hand. he. was. using the axe.
In one of the blocks he encountered
hard knot. In order to cut through
it he raised the axe high aloft and
brought it downSwith great force. In.
stead of splitting.the. knot, however,
tie axe.i Rlanced9 and struck the
man. left hand sinking deep into the
flesh near the ball of the thumb, cut
ting through the bone, opening four
arteries and almost severing that part
of the hand.
The loss of blood was something ap-
palling Mr.. Davis was assisted to his
room and DR.. p. O. New baker and DR..
@. A. Stock were speedily summoned.
The two physicians worked over the
injured man for more than an hour.
1t was with much difficulty that the
severed arteries were caught up and
ligated, after which the.terrible cash.
which nearly cutsthe hand in two, was
stitched.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
AGED WOMArl'S
"REMINISCENCES

With the disappearance of the Petrik-
in vault in the old cemetery on Bloom
street there probably passed away the
last earthly reminder of DR.. David
Petriken, congressman and physician,
in his day, one of Danvile's most
famous men.
In view of this fact it is interesting
to note that there is living in Dan
vile at the present time one person
and probably the only one-who knew
DR.. Petriken intimately.
This person is Mrs. Mary Miller,
now approaching the Goth milestone
of life's journey, who at the home of
her son. Calvin Eggert. Ash street,
was Tuesday visited by representa-
tive of this paper. Mrs. Miller, who
will be SO years of age on Christmas
day, is remarkable for her good men,
ory and the extent to which all her
faculties are preserved.
Seated by the warm fireside she dwelt
upon the scenes of the past, seventy
years ago, recalling the images as
vividly as though they were of yester-
day.
The subject that she took the most
interest in. however, was DR.. Petrik-
en-, who now sleeps in an obliterated
grave in the upper plot of the two
that constitute the new park.
DR.. Petriken, Mrs. Miller says, was
an odd character, who wore his hair
in a queue, or tail-like appendage, at
a day long after men had ceased to
wear their hair in that style. Al
though married Mrs. Miller was still
in her teens, and with her husband
boarded at the hotel at the northwest
corner Of Mill and Front streets, which
at that time was the leading hostelry
in Danville.
There was scarcely a day but DR.
Petriken, then an elderly man, appear
ed at the hotel II DR.. Petriken was
odd, he was by no means sedate and
glum. Mrs. Miller knew him intim-
ately and recalls thas he was a great
tease" and full of fun OH all oocas-
ions.
Mrs. Miller's maiden name was
Smith She is native of New York
State aud with her parents, removed
60 Pennsy lvania when she was ten
years of age. The family moved down
the river on raft, coming all the way
down from the headwaters of the Sus-
quehanna. The trip occupied over a
week. The river was high and at
places rapids were encountered so that
the journey was full of excitement.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
J. F. MOWREY
POOR DIRECTOR

The session of court Saturday morn
ing proved very short one, scarcely
an hour being occupied. President
Judge O. O. Evans and Associates Blee
and Welliver were on the bench.
On petition J. +. Mowrey of Straw
berry Ridge was appointed by the
court to fill the vacancy on the board
of poor directors of Derry township
caused by the death of George d. Vog.
metz.
Harry Billmeyer was appointed
guardian of Emma Huier, Marshall
Huier, Henry Huier and of Grace
Kear.
In re sale of real estate of Sadie
Irwin, rule was granted upon the Dan
Vile and Mahoning Poor district to
show cause why order of sale should
not be revoked and set aside return
able at next term and that sale be
stayed pending said sale.
Commonwealth VS.. William Winter
stem, Upon presentation of petition
habeas corpus hearing is opened.
Time fixed December 2S. 1908, at 10
O'Clock. The child in the meantime
to remain in the custody of respond
ent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
Description Of
SPR|NKL|NC filter

AS is we'll known DR.. Dixon, State
comm issioner of health, has placed
himself squarely ON record as opposed
to the principle Of draining sewage
into rivers also that the borough of
Danville has been notified by the State
department Of health to prepare and
submit plans for sewage disposal
plant by July 1st. In view of the
above, in order to obtain some practic-
al information in regard to the rela-
tive value OF different kinds of modern
sewage disposal plants the borough
council couple of weeks ago sent a
committee to Harrisburg to attend an
illustrated lecture on the subject CIV
en- ty George W. Fuller, a recognized
authority, who during the last ten
years has been identified with the big :
gest sewer propositions in America
The committee after examining into
the various methods Of sewage dispos-
al reported in favor of the sprinkling
system, the cost Of installing which
according to estimate. Will be about
$50 600.
Sprinkling filters consist of beds of
broken stone, usually from five to
eight feet in thickness, the stone rang
ing from 1 to 3 inches in diameter.
They differ from contact filter in that
the sewage is thrown as a spray from
nozzes spaced over the beds at interv-
ais of about 10 feet in each direction.
This type of filter is regarded as the
most efficient and economical one for
ordinary conditions. 1t will treat the
sewage Of some 30, 900 people per acre
and produce a non-putrescible efflu-
ent from which about 80 per cent. of
the bacteria has been removed More
erty Of being self-cleansing, so that
for maintenance practically all that is
required is TO have an attendant ex-
anime the noz2les once or twice day
to see whether they are free from OBJ
structions.
In this country the first municipal
sprinkling filter went into service at
Reading on the 23rd of January last.
Last month large disposal plant of
this type was put in service at Colum-
bus, o.
1t is true there is some odor notice
able in the vicinity of sprinkling fl
ters, as is naturally to be expected
where the sewage Is thrown as spray
over the surface. This odor, however,
is rarely noticeable at a distance of
200 yards. With the very smallest
plants 1t is believed that distance of
one-eighth of mile will be sufficient
TO secure-exemption from odor. With
the sprinkling filters it is necessary to
build some form of settling basins in
which to retain those suspended mat
ters which are detached from the
stone in the spTinkling filter.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
DIXON WARNS
AGAINST TYPHOID
HARRISBURG, Dec. 8.

hAhR1SD " M, bSC. y.
State Health Commissioner Dixon
issued an Urgent warning yesterday
against increased danger of typhoid
fever, that he declared must certainly
follow a period of heavy rain. He
said
Heavy rains following the long
drought that we have had will wash
into the streams any accumulated filth
along the watersheds. This must
necessarily increase the danger from
polluted drinking water. especially
where the water is not effectually fill
tered. Therefore, the people should
be on the closest guard against typhoid
fever and boil the water used for
drinking and other domestic pur-
poses -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
A WORKrlAN
BREAKS HIS ARM

John Hickey. son of Patrick Hickey,
Montour row, broke his left arm while
working at the Reading Iron works
yesterday.
He was in the act of rendering as
sistance to the man running the bug
gy. He was helping to get it started
just after it had been loaded at the
furnace, He was pushing with all his
strength when the buggy started sud :
denly, which caused him to fall for
ward. He threw out his arm to save
himself but fell upon it in such way
as to cause a bad fracture between the
elbow and wrist.
He was taken to the home of his IA
ther, where the broken bone was set
by DIR. W. r. Paules.
The injured boy is fifteen years old.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
council HOLDS
SHORT Session

The borough council held a short
session Friday eve. There was but a
bare quorum of members present, as
follows Schatz, Oleaver, Meyer, Rus
sell, Marshall, Angle and Connolley.
Borough Secretary Harry B. Patton.
who with Mr.. Meyer of the sewer
committee attended the lecture on
sewage disposal at Harrisburg last
week, presented a report to council,
explaining at length the different
methods of sewage disposal enlarged
upon by the speaker.
1t was the opinion that the system
best adapted for Danville is the
sprinkling filter. The cost of plant
of this kind, MIR. Patton said, would
approximate 5000
Borough Electrician Newton Smith
presented his report for November
Eighty nine tons of coal were CON
sumed. The plant was in operation
3S6 hours. The total cost of operation
for the month was $405 SO
MT. Cl6aNtE hdlu tHeT6 was great
deal of complaint on the score of the
dust raised by the street sweeper on
Mill street. He asked whether some
thing could not be done to obviate the
dust.
Mr.. Russell explained that owing TO
the cold weather, which causes freez-
ing, the street can not be sprinkled be-
fore sweeping and the dust seems 10
be unavoidable. If people would take
all the facts into consi deration, lie
said, they would probably find little
cause for complaint.
On motion of Mr.. Russell it was
ordered that the barn of the Friend
ship engine ho1se and the rear part Of
the Goodwill hose house be given
coat OF paint.
On motion of Mr.. Meyer it was ord
cred that some change be made in the
arc lamp at the corner of Mill and
Little Ash streets to the end that the
latter thoroughfare might receive
more light. The electrician said he
thought that a different adjustment Of
the arm would accomplish the purpose.
The following bills were approved
for payment.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
WINDOWS DRESSED
FOR CHRISTMAS

A large number of store windows
are already dressed for the holidays,
which shows that the merchants who
advertise extensively will be able
Ito deliver the goods" when the pur
chaser calls around.
The windows without exception are
very pretty and are filed with a great
variety of articles. so that no matter
how hard to satisfy persons may be
they will have no difficulty in finding
gifts that will please.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
YOUNG LADY'S
PAINFUL INJURY

Miss Mae Books sustained a painful
injury of the right leg Monday eve as
the result of slipping on the icy pave
ment in front of the library.
Miss Books had been in the ladies'
reading room of the library awaiting
the trolley. On hearing it approach.
ing she ran down the steps and had
reached the pavement when she Slip
ped aud fell, breaking the fibula or
shorter bone of the right leg just
above the ankle Miss Wetzel and A
II. Woolley quickly rendered assist
arce and took the injured girl to the
office of DR.. f. e. Harpel, where the
hone was set. after which she was TAX.
en- to her home ON West Mahoning
street.
The injury while painful is not a
serious one and it is likely that Miss
Books will be out in few weeks.
When man understands his mission
in life he is fortunate
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
SPEISER RETAINS
CHALLENGE CUP

The match between d. r. Rishell.
OF Ottawa, this county, and William
L. Speiser, of Danville. at the grounds
OF the Rupert Hunting and Fishing
club Saturday afternoon resulted in a
victory for Mr.. Speiser.
The match.wss for the State live
bird championship, which Mr. Speiser
holds and for the possession of the
pennsylvania State challenge trophy
which Mr.. Speiser won last April.
The match was for % birds Speiser
killed 2S and Rishell 81. There were
about 400 people present at the match.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
Welded IN
THE FAR WEST

Miss Minnie Roberts OF Kaseville,
and William f. Sidler, a former resi-
dent of Valley township, were united
in matrimony at Boveman, Montana,
on November Gath.
Mr.. Slider is the owner of a fine
farm in Valley township. but for some
years past he has been in the west
At present he holds a position at
Butte, Montana. About six months
ago he paid visit to his old home.
The bride was elected teacher at
Blue school, Valley township. On
Move mber 2lst she secured leave of
absence for the purpose OF visiting
friends in Montana.
The attachment of the young couple
was no secret. Nevertheless the news
of the marriage came asa great sur
prise. The bride is very popular
young lady and is highly successful
teacher. The groom.is an enterpris-
ing and worthy young man. a repre-
sentative of one of the oldest families
OF this county. The newly welded
couple will reside at Butte, Montana
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
Governor STUART
At THE HOSPITAL

His Excellency, Edwin S. Stuart,
governor of Psnnsy lvania, paid visit
to the hospital for the insane at this
place Friday. The visit is one of
several that Governor Stuart has plan
ued to make in order to farhiliarize
himself with the true conditions at
hospitals for the insane where further
appropriations are asked.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10
COUNTY PAYS
ITS CONTRIBUTION

The county commissioners Of Mon.
tour county have paid over to the sol
diers' monument committee the sum
of five thousand dollars. the amount
contributed by the county toward the
building of the memorial
Thus bit of formality, which at one
time threatened to involve some COM
plications has been complied with
without single hitch or the least un.
pleasantness.
The five thousand dollars contribut.
ed by the county were approved by
two successive grand juries and the
court OF quarter sessions and paid over
to the committee all in period of
little over year
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10

Over 100 Reading railway locomo-
tives that had been stored away in the
company yards at Reading during
the period OF business depression are
now back in service.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10

Brandywine grange, -sPatrons Of
Husbandry. is experimenting in the
use OF denatured alcohol for illum-
mating purposes in the grange hall at
Sconnelltown, near West Chester, and
with good results.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10

Geroge Ssmpsell, aged As years, OF
Chester. has been ill with erysipelas
and violent attack of hioooughs fol
ten days. He is unable to take any
nourishment and lie rapidly wastipp
away and starving to death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10

The mouthings of a careless gossip
have frequently cost the innocent
many bitter hour.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-12-10

When man understands his mission
in life he is fortunate.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-21

vinced he had only to be at the dock
in this city today to witness the de-
parture of big steamships filled with
enthusiastic followers of the sport
bound for the races at Savannah next
week. For the accommodation of New
Workers and others DESTROYS OF seeing
the grand prize race the Automobile
Club of America chartered two Of the
largest ships of the Ocean Steam
ship company. The ships, while in
Savannah, will be occupied by the
tourists exclusively as hotel. After
the races they will leave Savannah
next Saturday for the return trip to
this city. Included in the two parties
are many of the most prominent auto
mobile racers, manufacturers and
agents in this country.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-21
HETTY GREEN GROWS OLD.
Richest Woman In America Seventy
Three Years Old Today.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Nov. 21.-Without any
variation in her customary routine
While in the city, Mrs. Hetty Green,
commonly known as the richest wo-
man in America, allowed the seventy
third anniversary of her birth to pass
by today unobserved. She paid her
usual brief visit to her office at 10
where none made so bold
as to remind her of the fact that she
had passed another milestone in the
journey of life Despite her years,
Mrs. Green is as alert and keen as
ever in all that relates to business
and she has often been heard to de-
clare her intention of managing her
vast financial interests personally so
long as she is able.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-21
ROSE EYTlNGE AT SEVENTY.
Famous Actress, Once Wealthy, Gel
ebrates Her Birthday.

Special to the Herald
Portland, Ore, Nov. discovered
with flowers and many gifts of a
more substantial character, Rose Ely
tinge today received the congratula.
tions of a host of friends and adj.
mirers on the occasion of her seven
tieth birthday. For several years
past the once famous actress has
made Portland her home. When she
retired from the stage she was pos
sessed of sufficient wealth to keep
her from want during the remainder
of her days. An unfortunate invest
ment. however. wiped out her funds
and left her practically penniless.
This week monster benefit perform
ance was given for her in this city
and to the proceeds was added liberal
from members of the
dramatic profession throughout the
country.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-21
HODGES Dry Goods Co.
beauty, 20 per cent; and dress, 5 per

beauty, 20 per cent; and dress, 5 per
cent.
The evidence-100 pages of type
written matter-which meant a peni-
Tertiary sentence for a prominent
Chicago politician, has been stolen
from the criminal court building in
time to prevent prosecution.
Mrs. Elihu Root has come into the
possession of fortune estimated at
from s250.00O to 100000, through the
death of her mother, Mrs Sarah H.
Wales, whose will has just been filed
at Riverhead, L. l.
A huge mirror weighing 6 ~ tons.
valued at 100000, said to be the most
valuable single article of merchan-
disc ever carried across the Atlantic,
has arrived at New York for the Mt.
Wilson solar observatory at Passa-
dena, Cal.
The forthcoming number of the Out
look will explain in detail its connec-
ton with James Stllman, the banker
of reputed Standard Oil interests. It
will state that he owns less than 10
per cent of the stock and that it was
purchased on grounds of personal
friendship toward Lyman Abbott.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-21
LUCKY COUPLE.
Proud Father Bestows a Furnished
Home Upon His Daughter.

Special to the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 21.-One OF
the most fortunate of the seasons
brides. in Philadelphia is Miss Frances
Simpson, whose wedding to DR.. Geo.
E. Phaler, an eminent X-ray surgeon,
takes place tonight in fashionable st.
PauIs church, Overlook. The father
of the bride. Alexander Simpson, Jr.,
a prominent attorney at the Philadel-
phia bar, has purchased as a wedding
present for his daughter the handsome
country estate at Merton known as
''Lindentor." In order to make the
gift complete he has furnished the
house in handsome style and filled
the stables with fine horses, carriages
and automobiles.