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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Local Merchants Are Up-to- Date.


Danville merchants are among the
most progressive in the State. They
cater to the public in manner which
shows that they are alive to the pos
sibilities of.the business in which they
are engaged. They fill their shelves
with the latest and most popular goods
and their displays of fabrics for spring
and summer wear cannot be surprass-
ed outside the large cities. Customers
are on the watch for bargains. Every
dollar counts theaegdays and the econ
omioal housewife wants her money 60
go as far as possible when she makes
tising columns, they will tell you
where the live merchants are.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
FISHER MADE
A CONFESSION

a confession by Henry Fisher of the
murder of Mrs. Sarah Klinger, of Sha-
mokin, for which crime, on cirGum-
stantial evidence, he was convicted by
his jury, sentenced by the court, and
is awaiting the time when the COVER
nor shall fix the date of execution, has
just been brought to light. Although
made months ago, it is of interest. as
1t fixes upon him absolutely the kill
ing of the aged woman, which he tried
in the trial and in letters which he
wrote while in Jail to fix upon his
wife.
While in the hospital for the insane
here he became intimate with an old
man there, who was incarcerated be-
cause he was feeble minded In o
burst of confidence one day Fisher said
to him "What did it matter if did
kill the old woamn? She would have
died in few weeks anyway" The
old man told this to the authorities
and it was one of their reasons for
asking that Fisher be sent back to Jail
at Sunbury. OF course on account of
his age and mental infrmities it was
impossible to introduce the old man 6
testimony against Fisher at the trial.
and it was only by the strong net of
circumstances which the district at
torney was able to weave about I, e
prisoner, that he was able 10 secure
his conviction, which was so richly
deserved.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Party at Indian Run,

Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Rogers pleasant
ly entertained a number of their
friends at their home at Indian Run
Park, Valley township, Saturday even
ing. The evening was delightfully."-
passed with music and games after
which refreshments were served
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J.
A. Merrell, Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch ID.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Hend-
riokson, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Appleman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fenstermacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Rogers. Mrs. Wm.
r. Rogers, Misses Minnie Roberts,
Rebecoa Applemsn, Edith Rogers, Effie
Hendriokson, Rosie Williams, Ethel
Rogers, Edna Hendrickson. Esther
Rogers, Miriam Hendrickson, Annie
Rogers, Messrs. VIM Slider, VIM. APP
pleman, jesse Hendrickson, Garfield, F.,
Thomas, William and Marion Rogers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Stores Open During Evenings.

The stores of town, which with few
exceptions, were closed during even
ings between the holidays and spring,
are now remaining open until 8 O. clock
or a later hour to accommodate the in
creasing trade. A few of the stores re-
mained open last week. Monday eve
a large number of others swung into
line, leaving only about half a dozen
closed.
The buildings, brilliantly Lighted up,
with goods on display and the signs of
traffic within, afforded a cheerful pic.
ture, quite in contrast with tho dark
and dismal scene presented on Mill
street during the evenings for nearly
three months past.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
SPRING BRINGS OUT
THE AUTOMOBILES

That spring is really with us was
evidenced Sunday quite as much by
the appearance of the streets as by the
calender. Not only was Mill street the
scene of a promenade which lasted
pretty much all day, but the automo-
biles put in an appearance lending a
touch of color and imparting an air of
gaiety to the scene quite in keeping
with she spirit of summer.
In all, five automobiles were out,
owned respectively by W. G. Puraei,
v. V. Hsidacher. W. ]. limerick, W.
W. Welliver and Harry Cromwell.
Few of the automobilists ventured any
further than Mausdale owing to the
condition of the country roads. The
State highway is in excellent condi.
tion, however.
Since North Mill street is paved
there are few towns that afford any
better course for automobiles thar
Danville. The river bridge and the
long stretch of paving in town afford
delightful run in themselves while
the State highway adds a couple ot
miles more, that can be enjoyed re-
gardless of the condition of roads il
general. Danville possesses ten automo
biles in all and it will probably bt
only few days until these have al
come out for their initial run. Auto
mobilists in Danville have no doubt {
summer of delightful sport ahead o.
! them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
GYMNASTIC
EXHIBITION

a good sized audience gathered at
the opera house Friday evening to wit
ness the annual gymnasium exhibition
given by the members of tho Young
Mems Christian Association, of this
city. 1t was the most complete and
finished entertainment of its kind ever
given in Danville.
The program had been arranged with
educationalsends in view; the aim be-
ing to show just what kind Of work is
done and what results are obtained by
the physical department of the Y. M.
o.. A, and at the same time present
an entertainment that would please
the eye. Both of these objects were
accomplished il a manner that de-
lighted the audience
Sixty-five members OF the different
classes took part in the exhibition. all
being dressed in white. The opening
tableau, in which the entire cast par
ticipated, was a beautiful and inspir-
ing spectacle. In each of the numbers
that followed, whether given by the
youngest boys and girls or by the more
advanced classes, the precision and
snap that characterized the exercises
indicated clearly careful and diligent
work by both instructor and pupil.
Physical Director j. O. Ainswortll
is deserving of much praise for the
fine showing made by his different
classes. All the arrangements and
plans for the exhibition were made
under his supervision.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Entertained Club.

The members of the L. l.. g. G.. club
were entertained by the Misses Fisch-
er at their home on Mill street. The
house was elaborately decorated with
the colors of the club and refreshN
ments were served. Members of club
are /: Elsie Bennett, Maude Bennett.
Kathryn Kemmer, Carrie Horton,
Anna Reifsnyder. Mae Horton, Emma
Linker, Laura Frye, Gertrude Brooks,
Clara Fischer, Elizabeth Fischer,
Those present from out of town were :
Miss Lottie Steinbach, of Pottsgrove /;
Miss Elizabeth Childs, of Lewisburg ;
Misses Mary Ley and Kathryn Helbl-
ing, Of Milton and Miss Abbott Nc
Kelvy, of Bloomsbury
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
WHEAT NEAR THE
DOLLAR MARK

Whatever decline may follow in the
price of some commodities as the ulti-
mate result of the business depression
it is not probable that -four quotations
will take much Of tumble If the pre-
sent price of wheat is to be taken as a
criterion.
It will be of interest to our readers
to learn that local dealers are paying
ninety-fve cents per bushel for wheat
and that until couple of weeks ago
the price paid was one dollar per
bushel From the farmers viewpoint
this is better than has frequently &C.
Cured at this season. even when the
times were considered more prosper
Gus. Evidently the depression has not
affected the farmers inimically.
A local miller is authority for the
statement that there is still an enorm-
GUS quantity of last years wheat stor-
ed up in the granaries in this vicinity.
In some instances the farmers have
been deferred from hauling out wheat
by bad roads, but in the main they are
holding back for higher prices.
The miller quoted above is authority
for the statement that the farmers
generally sustained loss in last year s
corn crop, which owing to the fact
that it failed to mature before frost is
practically unstable and even pro-
duces an inferior article of feed.
After husking, the cob remained soft
with the result that the grains could
not dry out. Wherever the cron il
stored in quantity process of heat
ing sets in, which results in musty or
sour feed deleterious in its effects
when fed to cattle. Sixty to sixty i've
cents is the price paid by the millers
for corn in small Quantities. Western
corn is mainly depended upon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Sf0OIReward, SlO0.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that soience has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
1ng a constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. Hall S
Oatarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and muc-
Gus surfaces of the system. thereby de-
st;oying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
prCpriet0rs have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address: f. ]. CHENEY g. Co.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stipation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Minister in Sunbury Jail,

Six months in the Northumbe mberland
county prison and $500 fine was the
sentence imposed by Judge Archibald
in the United States court of this dis
trict Thursday on Rev. H. e. Zim-
norman, of Omaha, Neb., formerly
Lutheran minister at Dickins N, Gam
berlsnd county, this State, for send
ing obscene pictures through the mails.
Zimmerman, after graduating from
the Theological seminary at Gettys-
burg, became PASTORAL Dickinson, from
which place he sent the pictures to q
Carlisle publishing house. The latter
turned them over to the government.
Zimmerman excuse, after pleading
guilty, was that he needed the pict-
ures for magazine article, and one
of his letters to his source of supply
said "Seud me the hottest going.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
STUBBORN FIRE
SATURDAY NIGHT

North Mill street was the scene OF
stubbron fire Saturday night, which
baffled the firemen for nearly an hour
and caused much damage to two ad
joining properties.
The fire broke ont in the residence
of Matthew Ryan. the we'll known
blacksmith, and communicated to the
residence adjoining owned and occupi-
ed by Mrs. S. W. Hartline, the two
buildings affected forming the last
block on the east side of North Mill
street opposite the Danville Milling
company's plant,
The fire was discovered about 9:l5
O'Clock just as it was eating it's way
through the roof. None of Mr.. Ryan's
family were at home, which accounts
for the fact that the fire had gained
nsiderable headway before it was
discovered.
The alarm was sounded by the Oon-
tinental fire company, which was
promptly ON the ground, followed by
the Goodwill hose company. In re-
sponse to general alarm the Friend
ship fire company rushed to the scene
of the fire. but its services were not
needed. The Washington hose COM
pany got as far as Mill and Bloom
streets when it learned it was not
needed.
When the firemen arrived the house
was filled with u dense volume OF
smoke, which made it difficult to To-
cate the fire. Finally it was found
that the woodwork in the wall or par
tition between the two houses was
burning.
The only way to get at the flames
was by using the axes. ohopping holes
not only into the roof, but also the
partition on both sides. Even with
this advantage and notwithstanding
that the Continental company had two
streams on the fire and the Goodwill
company had one it seemed to be i'm
possible to make much headway in
subduing the flames, which we're slow
ly devouring the woodwork in the in-
nermost recossoa of the walt hetweer
the two houses and sent out astifling
volume of black smoke, which~threat
ened to suffocata the firemen. 1t was
half past ten O'Clock before the fire
men felt convinced that they had the
fire under control, although for nearly
an hour afterward an immense volume
of smoke continued to pour from the
roof indicating the presence of fire.
Aside from the damage done to the
two buildings the furniture especially
in MIR. Ryans residence, was badly
damaged by the smoke and the water.
He carried an insurance of five hun
dred dollars on the dwelling and two
hundred dollars on the furniture. Mrs
Hartline also carried insurance. Mrs
Fedroff. who occupies rooms at the
rear of Mrs. Hartline's apartments, 8s-
capped loss. The most Of her goods were
carried out of the house, when the fire
seemed to threaten the building.
Mrs. Ryan, who returned home soon
after the fire was discovered, stated
that OIL leaving home she left lamp
burning low in the kithen. y story
soon gained currency to the effect that
the fire was caused by the lamp eX-
ploding. This theory, however, was
disproved by the fremen, who stated
that when they entered the house the
lamp was still burning. The fire is
supposed to have originated in a tiuo.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Death of Miss Margaret R. Ohilds.


Miss Margaret Rachel Childs, an old
and well known resident of Valley
township. departed this life at the
family homestead at 2 p. m. Sunday.
The cause of death was pneumonia.
The deceased was aged 76 years, s
months and 10 days. She was born
and spent her entire life In the house
where she died. She is survived by
three brothers Hiram A. Childs, of
Kansas City Mo. /; Cyrus Ohilds of this
city and d. r. p. Childs of Valley
township; also by two sisters Mrs.
Harriet Howard of Michigan and Miss
Lucinda Childs, who with the deoeas
ed and D. r. P Chiids. occupied the
homestead.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

ALL THE GOOD QUALITIES of
Ely's Cream Balm, solid, are found in
Liquid Cream Balm, which is intend
ed for use in atomizers. That it is a
wonderful remedy for Nasal Catarrh
ia proved by an ever-increasing mass
of testimony. 1t does not dry out or
rasp the tender air-passages. 1t allays
the Inflammation and goes straight to
the root of the disease. Obstinate old
cases have yielded in a few weeks.
All druggists, 75o. including spraying
tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 War
rem Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
PENROSE'S CONDITION
H. CRITICAL
PHILADELPHIA, Marohy26

The condition of United States SEN
ator Penrose, who is seriously i'll at
his nome in this city, was reported to-
day to be unchanged from that of last
night when his physicians said the
Senator was extremely i'll. "
The three attending physicians early
today refused to discuss the Senator S
illness beyond saying that an authoriz-
ed bulletin of his condition probably
would be issued during the day. Sem
ator Penrose became i'll about week
ago with grip, which developed into
facial erysipelas, congestion Of the
lungs and bronchitis. His kidneys are
also affected.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Turtle as Watchdoq.

There is new use for turtles. though
as yet it has not come into common
use. 4 passenger recently arriving at
New York from Savanilla, Colombia,
was accompanied by a turtle, which
appeared to be endowed with more hu-
man intelligence than the officers of the
ship or officials at the immigration bu-
reau on Ellis island, where the man re
manned until he was shipped back to
Colombia, gave the animal credit for.
The turtle appeared to hear and un-
derstand everything his master said
and at night slept on mat outside the
stateroom door, acting as watchdog.
Those who know turtles say that, while
the shellfish may not be very active, it
has grip which equals that of full
blooded bulldog.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
EASILY DECIDED.
This Question Should Be Answer
ed Easily by DanvlIle People.

Which is wiser-to have confidence
in the opinions of your fellow- citizens
OF people you know, or depend on
statements made by utter strangers
residing in far-away places? Read the
following:
Mrs. George Ricketts,, living at 405
Church street, Danville, Pa, says !:
"It is twelve years since Doan's Kid
ney Pills were first used in my family
and recommend them just as highly
at this time. Mr.. Ricketts, had been
more or less annoyed with pains
through the small of his back which
were even more severe when lying
down than when at work. There was
also a dull, heavy aching across his
kidney regions accompanied by sharp
shooting twinges through his loins.
Knowing that a kidney medicine was
what his system required, he procured
box of Doan Kidney Pills at Hunt 5
drug store. a short use gave him
prompt and effective relief, removing
the pain and lameness from his back
and benefitting him in every way. He
has used Doan's Kidney Pills on oc-
casions since and has never failed to
obtain satisfactory results.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster-M Milburu Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
A Card

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Foley Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the cough,
heals the lungs and prevents serious
results from a cold Cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contains no opiates
The genuine is in a yellow package
Refuse substitutes. Sold by all drug
e clstg
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Dissatisfied With Life at Poor Farm,

Dissatisfied Win Lille at Fo0r afnt
A family consisting Of husband. wife
and three children. charges upon the
Danville and Mahoning poor district,
dissatisfied with life at the county
farm, stole away from the institution
under cover OF darkness. Sunday night.
c The husband and wife are so ut
terly incapable of taking care Of them
selves, especially at this season OF the
year, that the poor board moved by
sentiments of humanity decided to
bring the family back to the farm. 1t
was not until Tuesday afternoon that
the runaways were located near Henry
Vincent's farm in Valley township.
They were brought back to the poor
farm by Overseer of the Poor p. NJ.
Kerns. 1t was after dark when they
were hauled back through town last
night They had tramped as far as
Bloomsbury before they turned their
footsteps in the direction of Valley
township. The family carried with it
all its worldly possessions, each MEM
Der, even the children, being loaded
down with bundles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

The half dozen big maple trees at
the Wool'ev residence have been neat
~ trimmed. The towering limbs and
the wide spreading branches have all
been removed. but little more than the
trunks of the trees and stubs of tine
limbs remaining. The trees were trim
mod by Lewis Fiegles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
If Your Doctor Bills Keep You Poor

you need DIR. Gums Household
Physician, or Homebook of Health.
1.-THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS"
offers the new revised aud enlarged
edition, containing 1000 pages, with
the Daily edition of 1.-THE PRESS
one year for the extraordinary low
price of FOUR DOLLARS. This is
the retail price for this scientific work
alone. Not one subscriber that has
ever taken advantage of this liberal
offer would do without this book for
three times the price 1.-THE PERSS"
is Offering paper and book for.
Do not wait orders will be filed in
the order they are received.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

Michael Guida, of MoKeesport. aged
80 years, whilegdelirious with typhoid
fever, wandered from his home last
Thursday. walked into the Youghiog.
gheny river, and was out in the cold
two hours afterward before being dis
covered. As,asresult of the exposure
he died at the General hospital on
Sunday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Rirfhdar Snrnrisa.

A birthday surprise party was given
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Cooper, Honeymoon street, in honor
Of their son Georges ninth birthday,
Saturday evening. The evening was
spent by playing games, after which
refreshments were served. Those pres.
ent were: Viola Raker. Nellie Burns,
Margaret Hurley. Marion Myers, Alice
Murphy, Ethel Hale, Florence Myers,
Grace Cooper. Harold Cooper. George
Cooper, William Cooper, Walter Coop
-. Ralph Widensaul, Floyd Wed
ensaul, Henry Sechler, Thomas Muir
ply, Samuel Quinn. Roland Quinn,
Ervine Boyer, Luther Foust, George
Wertman, Charles Cooper and William
J. Wertman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
How Cough Germs rlultiply

When yon have cold the mucous
membrane is inilaued and the disease
germs which you breathe find lodge
ment and multiply, especially the
pneumonia germ. Foley's Honey and
Tar soothes and heals the inflamed air
passages stops the cough and expels
the cold from your system. Refuse
substitutes. Sold by all druggists,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Rrnka His Wnnden Leg

Joseph Rigler, of Conshohocken,
Montgomery county. had a wooden
leg broken and was otherwise injured
by being thrown off horse that was
frightened by an automobile, and
jury on Friday awarded him $4,000
damages against the driver of the
auto.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

W. II. Mauger. who recently sold his
property on West Mahoning street to
W. L. Gouger, has purchased the fine
commodious dwelling, No. 13 East
Front street, Of John Keim, the brick
manufacturer. The sale was consum-
mated on Friday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Funeral OF Aaron Eogart.

Aaron Bogart, of Liberty township,
whose death occurred last Tuesday,
was consigned to the grave in Odd
Fellows cemetery on Saturday. The
funeral was largely attended, Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. O. D.
Lerch.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Funeral Largely Attended.

The funeral of Philip Ortman took
place at o'clock Saturday afternoon
from the family residence, Centre
street, and was very largely attended,
the Rev. George W. Fritsch, conduct
ing the services. Interment was made
in Odd Fellows cemetery, the funeral
proceeding to the burial ground by
trolley.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Pnnaral of Miss Ohilds.

The funeral of Miss Margaret Rachel
Childs, who died Sunday afternoon
took place from the family homestead
near Kaseville at 2 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon and was largely attended.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. DR.. Mccormack.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

Mrs Julia Howard, of Luzerne bor-
ough, near Wilkes Barre. undertook to
start fire with kerosene on Saturday
when her clothing caught fire and she
was burned to death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
A Life at Stake

Your life may be at stake when you
notice any sign of kidney or bladder
trouble as Bright's disease and diabe-
tes start with slight irregularity that
could be quickly cured by Foley
Kidney Remedy. Commence taking
it at the first sign of danger. Sold by
all druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

Foley's Orino Laxative is sold uu-
der a positive guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick headache, stomach tr0u
BILE. or any form OF indigestion If it
fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can any one DO.
Sold by all druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26
Detectives Now Wear Me- SKIS,

Detectives in citizens clothes who
take a good look at all crooks arrested
in Philadelphia to ascertain whether
they had been arrested before. will
hereafter wear masks, in order that
the Offenders may not learn to know
the detectives
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

Kodol is a scientific preparation of
vegetable acids with natural digest
ants and contains the same juices
found in healthy stomach. Each dose
will digest moro than 5000 grains of
good food Sold by Paules 65 Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-03-26

WANTED-DistrictM Manager for best
Insurance Contract being written in
che country today. Having endorse
ment of its own State Insurance De
partment. Write National Fraternal
League, Bradford, Pa. M26,