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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Queer Plants.

The searcher for curiosities among
plants finds much to interest him in
Kew gardens. There are primroses
which blister the hand if stroked, leaves
divided into two sections which snap
together and imprison any insect which
alights upon them, plants which live
absolutely on air, without any root In
the ground; walking plants, sleeping
plants and plants which grow whiskers.
And all these marvels can be seen by
any visitor for nothing. - London
Graphic.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
TURNING OF THE WORM.
His Plain; Blunt Straight to the Point
Talk to His Wife,


"Mrs. Lambert, think we will have
TO cut down expenses" remarked Mr..
Lambert tiIpidly.
To his intense surprise she made no
reply. Then he grew bolder
And l an certainly Of the opinion
that you are spending too much money
ON gowns and hats"
Again no answer. His bravery jump
ed up another notch.
"And, Mrs. Lambert, l must say fur
thermore that we will have no more
teas or receptions"
Silence Mr.. Lambert grows daring,
courageous.
at is simply an outrage the way you
lavishly expend my hard earned mon
ey. You have no consideration and al
low your extravagant ideas to carry you
off your feet. Do you realize that we
are living beyond our means?"
No answer. ...
"Do you know that l am making
500 month and you are deliberately
spending 5000? Can't you see the fam
lily is bound 70 land in the poorhouseW
Silence. Nj. Lamberts fortitude is
unbounded.
81 have stood your impositions long
enough, Mrs. Lambert Do you under
stand? You have henpecked me until
life is now uubearable. Now I intend
TO take hold of the reins. 1 will man
age affairs and you will obey"
There was sudden crash, then a
yell. Mr.. Lambert's head came into
contact with the bedpost as Mrs. Lam
bert shook him furiousIy, and she ex-
claimed;
Cant you keep your mouth shut
when you are asleep? What IN the
world are you dreaming about any
way? 1t is simply barbarous the way
You disturb my rest after | work so
hard all day keeping the house in or
der. And you know l am worn out
from tea this afternoon, yet
And Lambert realized it was all q
dream and began nursing the slowly
swelling bump on his head.-Bohemlan
Magazine
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
In Honor of Guest,

The Misses Elsie and Lorena Gulick
entertained few of their friends Sat
urday evening at their home in South
Danville in honor of their guest, Miss
Edith Rhodes, of Shamokin. Those
present were Mrs. Mary Gramm,
Misses Edna Dyer. Isabel Wetzel. Messrs
Scott Helm, Edwin Jenkins, OF Dan
Vile; Charles Wetzel and Horace
Worthington, OF Philadelphia William
Deibler, of Shamokin and William
Engle, Of Sunbury
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Telenhnnes on Trolley Cars.

\ unique device has been installed
in the cars of the Sudbury & Selins-
grove Electric Street Railway ocm-
pauy, which will prove most useful
in case of accident at any point along
the line. An extra wire has been
strung on tine trolley poles, connecting
with telephones in the offices and pow
er house of the company Each car is
equipped with telephone with coil
of wire attached This coil can be
connected with the wire running to
the power house, thus making con-
tinuous circuit. Should an accident
happen to a car at distant point of
the line, information can be made at
the Office Immediately and repair
gang sent out to remedy the trouble.
This telephone system, although un-
usual in this part of the State, is quite
common on interurban lines especially
in the west.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

During q heavy thunderstorm in
Lancaster county on Saturday night
Amos Shenk's barn, in Manor town
ship, was struck by lightning and
burned. Loss, 81, 900. Elias Musser's S
barn, near Denver, was burned in like
manner and one horse perished, Loss,
SO, 900. The same night Ephraim Burk-
ey's cigar factory, in Lancaster, was
Quilted by FIRE caused by rocket.
Loss, g., 900.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Children'S Party.

Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Stohler gave a
party Monday afternoon in Knorr's S
hall Honeymoon street, in honor of
the second birthday Of their daughter.
Evelyn
Those present were Mildred Knorr,
Helen Ford, Mary Dillard, Margaret
Marshal, Catherine Marshal, Hilda
Snyder, Geraldine Mellin. Isabel Boy
er, Ruth LaRue, Madge Jones, Bedelia
Sechler, Mildred Alb eck, Nellie Burns,
Freda Jones, Julia Sainsbury, Ethel
Jones, Viola Sweeney, Mildred Swank.
Florence Boyer, Ethel and Beatrice
Jones, Lillian and Alice Chambers,
Margaret Longenberger, Catherine
Boyer, Catherine Quinn, Lucille Pat
ten, Ellen Gulliver, Ruth Gulliver.
Florence Russell, Mary Kearns, Charlt 5
Hill, George Roat, Harry Chambers,
Robert Boyer, Irwin Boyer, Ernest
Boyer, Chester Mitchell, Harold Walk
er, George Swsyze, Francis Kearns,
Kenneth Montague, Walter Russell.
James Boyer, Walter Peters, Byron
Sainsbury. David Knorr, William
Sainsbury, Samuel Sechler, Martha
Snyder and Charles Snyder of Sun
bury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to che
the ravages of consumption, t h
'white plague" that claims SO many
victims each year Foley's Honev and
Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly
and you are in no danger of consump
tion. Do not risk your health by tax
ing some unknown preparation when
Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and
certain in results, Sold by Paules &
Co.'S Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
In Honor or Birthday.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wa, Cook gave party
Tuesday at their home on East Market
street in honor Of the sixth birthday
of their daughter Sarah.
Those present were: Ethel Hale,
Beatrice Hale, Mary Crumb, Madeline
Fisher, Sarah Morgan, Imogene Foust,
Elinor Jones, Mildred Mowrer, Ethel
lies, Sarah Bedea,. Robert Marks, Gid
con Wray, Emerson Jones, Joseph
Anderson William lies.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Nursing Mothers and
Oyer-burlenel Women

In all stations Of life, whose vigor and
vitality may have been undermined and
broken down by over work, exacting
social duties, the too frequent bearing Of
children, or other causes, will find in DR..
Percs's Favorite Prescription the most
potent, invigorating restorative strength
giver ever devised for their special bene-
fit. Nurslngmothers WIZ find it especial
ly valuable IN sustaining Nheir strength
and promotingRn abundant hourishment
for the. child. ExpSctant RoeRers too
VIII find IL pricelessSabSs1to prepaSe the
system for. baby's coming and rendNying
the ordeal comparatively painless. Il
caprd 10 harm any state, or condition.
otlhe female system.
Delicate, nervous, Weak women, who
suffer from frequent headaches, back
ache. draGging-down distress low down
In the abdomen, or from painful or irreg-
ular monthly periods, gnawing or dis
tressed sensation in stomach, dizzy or
faint spells, see imaginary specks or spots
floating before eyes, have disagreeable,
pelvic catarrhal drain, prolapsEs, ante
version or retro-version or other displace-
ments of woman!y organs from weakness
of parts will, whether they experience
many or only fow Of the above symp-
using faithfully and fairly perSlStently
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
This worfd-famed specific for woman's
weaknesses and peculiar ailments is a
pure glyceric extract of the choicest IA.
tive, medicinal roots without drop OF
alcohol In its makeup. All its ingredi-
snts printed in plain English on its bottle
wrapper and attested under oath. Dr.
Pierce thus invites the fullest investiga.
tlon of his formula knowing that it will
be found to contain only the best agents
known to the most advanced medical
science OF all the different schools of prac
tice for the cure of woman's peculiar
weaknesses and ailments.
II you want TO know moro about the
composition and professional endorse
ment Of the UFavorite Prescription send
postal card request TO DIR. R. Y. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, for his free booklet treat
ing of same. :
You can't afford to accept as a substi-
tute for this remedy of ofklolCn composttion
= secret nostrum Of ttnknolcn compost
don, Don't do it,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
A Revelation.

It is a revelation to people, the sew
ere cases of lung trouble that have
been cured by Foley's Honey and Tar.
Il not only stops the cough bu: heals
and strengthens the lungs. l.. Nj. Rug
gIes Reasnor, Iowa, writes: The
5octors said | had consumption, and l
cot no better until took Foley 5
Honey and Tar. 1t stopped the hemor-
rhaqes and pain in my lungs and they
ore now as sound as bullet. Sold
hv paples g. Cos Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Firemen's Outing a Fine Success.

The annual outing of the Continent
al hose company at DeWitt's park on
the Fourth of July was quite we'll at
tended. Notwithstanding the showers
which at intervals threatened rain
The liberal patronage assured the
success of the event in financial way.
The dancing and other sports afforded
the people plenty of amusement, so
that all had good time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
The lie rchants Won.

The game of base ball between the
Merchants Of this city and the Blooms
burg team played on the grounds of
the former below town on Saturday,
resulted in score of 90 to 10 in fav.
or Of the Mt rchants.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Delay in commencing treatment for
a slight irregularity that could have
been cured quickly by FoIey's Kidney
Remedy may result in a serious kid
ney disease Foley's Kidney Remedy
builds up the worn out tissues and
strengthens these organs. Commence
taking ii today. Sold by Paules &
Cos Pharmacy,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

The function of the kidneys is to
strain out the impurities of the blood
which is constantly passing through
them. Foley's Kidney Remedy makes
the kidneys healthy, They will strain
out all waste matter from the blood.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy and it
will make you we'll Sold by Paules
q Cos Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Gold Locating Raa.

People IN Orovllle. Cal, were inter
ested the other day in experiments
made with a gold Indicator invented
by w. c. Coftord of Tehama county.
1t is 4 leather bag containing q sub
stance prepared by Cofford This is at.
tached to Il string and when carried
about 1t will swing toward any largo
deposit Of gold. 1t swung toward
banks ana other places where gold war
known to be found
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

a cloudburst at Shamokia ou Satur-
day night caused damage to Shs amount
OF thousands of dollars, oy flooding
cellars and the lower floors Of business
houses in the lower sections of the
city. Some of the sewers were badly
wrecked.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Rev. |. w. Williams Testifles.

Rev. l. ". Williams, Huntington,
W. Va, testifies as follows;; This is
to certify that I used Foley's Kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion and
kidney trouble, and am free to say
that Foley's Kidney Remedy will do
all that you claim for it, f" Sold by
Paules g. Cos. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Resigned Position.

H. L. Dewitt has resigned his posi-
tion with the Pennsylvania railroad
and will henceforth devote his entire
time to the management of DeWitt's
park Mr.. Dewitt was operator at the
Wolverton tower
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

"E. Q, Dewitt & Co., Chicago, Ill. -
Gentlemen-In 1897 ] had 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 yogA1fye
long and prosper. Yours very truly,
O. N. Cornell, Roding. Ga, Aug 81,
1905" Sold by Paules & 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Peculiar Qualifications.

''In choosing his men," said the Sab
bath school superintendent, Gideon
did not select those who laid aside
their arms and threw themselves down
to drink. BE took those who watched
with one eye and drank with the 9TH
er"-Herald and Presbyter
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Removed to Hospital

William Maiers, manager of the
Grand Union Tea oompany's branch
store in this city. who has been i'll for
several days with fever, was Mon
day removed to the Joseph Ratti hos
pital at Bloomsbury
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Because of carelessness in opening a
door at the Dunbar furnace, at Con
nellsville, on Sunday an explosion of
escaping gas occurred and five work
men who were in room getting a
drink of water were severely burned.
Two OF them are in critical condi-
tion
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
a MonoIocue,

Tommy-Pop, what is the difference
between a dialogue and a monologue? ?
Tommy's Pop-When two women talk,
my son, it's dialogue; when woman
carries on a conversation with her hus-
band it's a monoioGue,- Philadelphia
Record
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

On Sunday night an s-yesr- old son
of Emory Mason, OF Paris, Greene
county, fell from moving wagon and
became entangled in a rear wheel, and
his plight was not known until his
cries were heard. His hips were dis
located and the tendons were torn
loose from the knee joints. making his
injuries very serious.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
Phoenix-BurnS.

Frank Phoenix and Miss Sadie Barns,
both o. Shamokin, were united in
matrimony at noon yesterday as the
home Of Charles Baker, this city, by
Rev. Garner.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

'By the use of little cleverness."
began old Brokeley, 81 know way to
secure a very excellent substitute for
gold"
How" asked Markley eagerly.
"Ask for silver. Haven't got half
dollar or so about you. have youP-
Philadelphia Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Kodol will without doubt help any
one who has stomach disorders or
stomach trouble. Take Kodol today
and continue it for the short time that
is necessary to give you complete re-
lief Kodol is sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Rev. John Charles Smith, the oldest
Lutheran minister in the State, it is
believed, died in Reading on Saturday
night, aged 81 years, II months and 4
days. He was ordained to the ministry
at Pottsville in 1874 and served the
Mahanoy charge in Northumberland
county forty years
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Foley's Orino Laxative, the new
laxative, stimulates. but does not ir-
ritate. 1t is the best laxative. Guar
anteed or your money back. Sold by
Paules & Co.'S. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently upon the bowels and thereby
drives the cold out of the system. Sold
by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
cal triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
l.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve % especi-
ally good for piles Recommended aud
sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Bart Barber, Of Elton. Wis. says: Il
have only taken four doses Of DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills and they
have done for me more than any other
medicine has ever done" Sold by
Paules & Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

Use DeWitt's Little Early ,Risers,
pleasant little pills that are easy to
take. Sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09

1t willinot be overly long until the
voice of the cricket is heard in the
land.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-09
DANVILLE AND BLOOMSBURG
STREET RAILWAY co.

STREET RAILWAY co.
Leave Danville 800, $40, 7.30, $40.
0.10, 1000, 1880, lao a, m. 1880,
l.2O, 9.1O, 800, $50, 4.4o, 5,3t $50,
7.lO, 900, $50, 9.40, 1890, 1l.st N,
:eave Bloomsburg 800, 8. 40, 7. IS, 6,28,
els, 1905, 10. IS, 11.43 8. m., 1888,
1.23, 2.18, 3.03, 3.59, 4.43, D.38, 6.a3,
7.18, sos, s.59, G. .43, 1898, il.20 p. 10,
First ear Sunday morning 7.30.
LAST csr, 20 at night goes TO Grovs'
MIA Cplv,
J. J. Barnick, Superintendent
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-20
THANKSGIVING NOV. rs.
Governor Psovty Follows Lead
Of President Roosevelt.

Governor e. H. Prouty has issued the
following Thanksgiving day proclama-
ton:
Seeing the guarding hand of God ia
their personal affairs, and Ills blessing
manifest in making fruitful the fields,
when the harvest had been garnered,
the founders Of New England appointed
day of Thanksgiving that they
might publicly express their gratitude
to the Giver of every good and perfect
gift,
The devout spirit animating the hearts
of the early colonists has been cherished
and their noble example emulated by
their descendants.
With deep appreciation Of the
beauty OF this time honored custom.
and in sympathy with the devout spirit
which gave it birth and perpetuity, |
designate Thursday, the 26th day of
November current, day of Thanks
giving for the people of this State.
The high purpose of the day being
to deepen the spiritual life of the reo-
pie by the realization of the presence
Of God, His bounty and munifcence
browning the year with His goodness,
personal pleasure and social enjoy ment
should give place to public and private
meditation on the manifest mercies ~.
seiyed by US from the Divine Hand.
The blessings OF liberty; prosperity
on every hand; the deepening interest
in education the qu,ckening of the
public conscience on questions Of tenn
perance; the growing intelligence OF
the people the spirit of friendliuess
between labor and capital the deeper
reverence for law through an enlighten-
ed public opinion; the high standard
of public and private life maintained
among all classes abundant opportu.
nifty for labor aud its just rewards
all these blessings and the spiritual
aspiration everywhere manifest should
awaken within us the profoundest graf
itude, aud fill our hearts with radi-
ant hope for the future.
By ministry to need, sympathy with
sorrow. charity with the unfortunate,
We shall realize more deeply aud see
more clearly the Fatherhood of God
and the brotherhood of men, and 40
transmit TO the future the high ideals
wrought out in service, which we have
received from the past.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-20
"LAsT NIGHT IN AUCKLAND
"JACK'S FAREW ELL.


We parted on tie shore
"An ever-moving throng; an overflow
ing wave of humanity from end to end
of Queen-street's brilliantly.lit length;
thousands and thousands Of genial, hon
est sailormen in that vast sea OF faces
a restless, changing mass of life aud col.
our-such was Friday night in Auck-
land.
alt was Jacks farewell to Auckland.
1t was the last merry night of happy
week on shore, and he made the most of
it,
"Jack's merriment was tinged with
made OF regret ~ the night wore on.
lie had had such glorious week that
would have liked it prolonged indef-
itely. The last days shore allowance
-}emed inexhaustible at the beginning
i stretched from one p. NJ. till midnight
but it soon wore away. The afternoon
a!lPped into the paat, the evening went
as other evenings have gone, and the in.
exorable clock rushed round till the
hour of midnight was at hand, and
farewell.
Come, fill the cup, and in the fire Of
spring,
The winter garment of repentance fling,
The bird OF time has but a little while
To fly. And 10, the bird is on the wing.
Jack probably never read old Omar's
quatrain, but he obeyed its injunction
in spirit last night. Some of him
obeyed the injunction in the first line
little too literally, perhaps, but i,
shall be forgiven him. Was it not his
last night on shore? There we're many
farewells to be said; many of his new
friends wanted to say goodbye to him,
and wish him God speed. How could it
be done save over a friendly glass, &C.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-20

The Daily Jrur"sl says: The bill
To prevent t'eSrss- on railroad tracks
has died a natural and uuregretted
death. People can still cross the Wells
River and c. V. tracks to their work
withou, getting into Jail" Yes, or
sleep between the rails when drunk
Burlington Clipper.
II is another case OF paying
money for expert advice and then
ignoring the advice. What our
r. R. Commissioners said and rec
commended about railroad track
walking seems to have been iruit-
less. If this bill died a natural
death, then the stream OF track
walkers who will die an unnatural
death is bound to continue.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-20
The State Not 0efra Y ded

1hr following statement is made IN
behalf of the Free Preas jon department:
The "notorious contract" of 1904 re-
ferr-d 10 above assigned certain books
to b~ printed by the state so that be-
tween the printers making the agree
mrut there would he TO competition.
Bat the prices to he charged the State
were the lowest market prices. In 1904
when New Hampshire allowed the rate
of IL cents per thousand ems for loaded
tyDe the Free Press ioh department
printed the Session Laws of Vermont at
~ cents for solid matter. The contract
Was awarded TO the Free Press Job de.
partment at bid more than 1915 less
than that OF the Lyons Printing company,
the only other bidder. Does this look
like defraudlng the State
Then IN 1906, on bill amounting TO
1882 56, the difference in favor OF the
printer Is tat Slj9.90, had the same
book been iigured on the scale OF 1905
This isa difference OF less than ) per
and the eau days 81 1908. No fair.
minded man can see any oyercharge in
that case.
II should be stated here that the price
for this book in 1905 has been made by a
printer who never before did this Job,
and who consequently has no know ledge
OF the night work LOW involved. Since
the Legislature has begun to extend its
sessions into December quick progress is
necessary in order to complete the hook
hy February ! and the Free Press iob
department raised the price this year on
account of the night work involved 10
spite OF the fact it Was known there
would he competition.
When the printers first made an agree.
ment similar 70 that of 1904 the print
ing commissioners took several weeks to
investigate the prices and then awarded
the contracts, after such an investigation
because they found that no other New
England State Was huying its printing
SO cIIeaply.
Having thus had the sanction OF the
printing commissioners the printers fell
justified in continuing the same arrange
meut, so long as the prices were not ii .
creased. The prices bid by these Yer
mont printers in 1904, the year OF "ths
notorious contract" were absolutely the
same as those made the first year OF
their association.
Why is it more criminal for printer,
10 establish a scale of prices and appl,
this scale to all customers, the State o.
Vermont among others, than for an as
ISOLATION of lawyers to agree upon {
STANDARD of legal charges and court fees
: or for physicians aud dentists t
establish scale of charges for profes
| sional service?
Had these printers charged the State
more than other customers they shoule
be condemned. The Free Press lob de
partment hopes that this matter will h,
Investigated 80 that it may be cleared O
any unjust suspicion of having over
charged the State.