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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
FALLS HEIR To
$4,000 FORTUNE

That the tide of fortune may sud
denly and unexpectedly turn, altering
all the circumstances of life and rails
ing or lowering individuals from one
social plane 90 another is we'll Illus
trated in the life of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Burnell of this city. For a
year or more past the husband and
wife have had hard lines. The husband
is broken down physically, but the
faithful and plucky wife, who was not
afraid OF hard work, did whatever she
could find to DO aud did it we'll. Now
comes the news that she has fallen
heir to a fortune of thirty thousand
dollars.
Charles Burnell and his wife came
here one year ago last March. They
were show people and opened up a
place in the Swentek building 1t
was not a success. Mr.. Burnell made
other ventures, but they all ended dis
astrously.
To make che matter worse the mans
health failed him. He had done aero
batic work in shows for sixteen years
and his infrmity seemed to be super
induced by the exacting fests perform
ed. Iu very short time Mr.. and Mrs.
BuTnell found themselves without
home or means in strange place.
While Mr.. Burnell was able to work
at times. and actually did work when
ever he could secure an odd job, yet
it was the heroism and devotion of the
wife that piloted the couple over the
dark days. The woman turning her
back on her profession, which offered
no inducements at that season and es-
pecislly in town like Danville went
out to seek employment. She took
such work as she could find. She lab
ored hard and necessarily winning
golden opinions from those who en-
ployed her. For a year thus she toiled
and, along with her husband, seemed
to make the best of her hard lot.
The couple, while i'll the theatrical
business were known as Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Daley. This, however, was
only stage name and was assumed
because it was Mrs Burnell's maiden
name.
Notwithstanding the name no one
seemed to suspect that Mrs. Burnell
was a sister of Peter Daley, the noted
comedian, until the death of the latter
occurred in Chicago on May 23rd last.
1t transpires that the comedian is sur
vived by one brother and one sister,
Mrs. BurneIl and Robert Daley, the
latter also an actor of note.
Peter Daley leaves a fortune of six
ty thousand dollars, which is divid-
ed equally between Mrs. Burnell and
her brother, Robert. Thus almost in
a day the couple whose lot has been so
hard for a ear rast have been raised
to a position of comfort and indepen
dence with a competency for life
assured.
Mrs. Burnell has been in New York
for some time but Yesterday. was ex-
pected home. During an interview
the husband stated that they had not
planned for the future TO any extent,
but, that it was settled that they
would not leave Danville, as they had
heen kindly treated here and had
learned to like the people. He was
emphatic in the assertion that they
ARE through with the show business"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
PRISONER TAKES
OWN LIFE IN CELL
HARRISBURG, June !


On his knees, dangling from his
cell door, where he had fastened his
leather belt arodnd his neck and tied
the one end to she steel bars, one of
the runners at the Dauphin county
prison this morning at Z 10 O'Clock
found the lifeless body Of Stephen
Oberhause, of Williamstown, who had
been committed to Jail pending trial
at court on charge Of assault and
battery.
Oberhause was brought to Jail on
Monday. and it is believed that the
incarceration and dread of standing
trial at court preyed upon his nerves
until in fit Of desperation he ended
his life. He was about thirty years of
age.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
APPOINTMENT
Of committees

The committees for the ensuing
school year were appointed by Presi.
dent Pursel at the regular meeting Of
the school board Monday night. They
are as follows:
Finanoe-W. H. OIth, l. Grier Bar.
ber. NJ. D., ]. H. Cole, Harry H. Red
ding.
Building S5 Repairs-Jacob Fischer,
W. j. Burns, Augustus Heiss, J. W.
Swartz.
supplies-W. J. Burns, W. A. Seoh-
ler. j. H. Cole, w. II. Orth.
Printing. W. Swartz, Harry II.
Redding, Augustus Heiss, Jacob Fisch-
er.
Bills & Accounts-Jacob II. Fish, /.
Grier Barber, NJ. D., Harry II. Red
ding, Albert Lloyd.
Text Books-Harry II. Redding, w.
a. Sechler, Albert Lloyd Jacob H.
Fish.
Transfers-J. II. Cole.J W. Swartz,
Augustus Heiss. ". J. Burns.
Teachers Certificates-W. a Sech-
ler, W. J. Burns, Jacob H. Fish. W.
H. Orth.
High SCHOOL,. Grier Barber, NJ.
D., Albert Lloyd, Harry H. Redding,
Jacob Fischer.
acknowledgements Heiss, j. w.
Swartz. Jacob Fischer, W. J. Burns
On motion the bond of NJ. H. Schram,
treasurer of the school district, was ap-
proved by the board.
On motion it was ordered that four
thousand dollars worth of bonds ma
turing on August 1th be paid off and
that the holders thereof be notified Of
the fact at the earliest opportunity,
The bonds to be paid off bear per
cent. interest.
\ communication was received from
J. Ward Kearns. a graduate of the
high school in the class of 1885, eX-
planning that his diploma was lost in
the shipwreck of the U. S. Transport
Meade in May 1899 He is at present
an inmate of the National Military
Home in Tennessee and desires to ap-
ply for a position as teacher in the
Philippines. He desires to k-ow
whether it would be possible for the
school board to furnish him with n
duplicate or an official copy of his di-
ploma, as he believes that such docu-
ment would have great weight in aid
ing him to get position.
On motion it was ordered that the
school board furnish Mr.. Kearns with
a certificate setting forth that he is a
graduate of the Danville high school
and presenting list of the subjects
that were taught in the high school at
that time.
The following members were pres
ent Pursel, Orth, Barber, Swarts,
Burns. Redding, Fish, Fischer. Lloyd,
Sechler, Heiss and Cole.
The following bills were approved
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
CHILD STRUCK
BY A HORSE

Isabel, the four -year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs James Martin, was
struck by horse on Mill street last
night and narrowly escaped being ser
iously injured The child was thrown
to the ground but the driver succeed
ed in stopping the horse before the
wheel struck her.
The little one was carried to the
office of DR.. Paules, where it was
found that no bones were broken and
only slight injuries had been sustain
ed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
CONSIGNMENT OF
BLACK BASS RECEIVED

A consignment of black bass con-
sisting of.one can was received by j.
B. Cleaver yesterday morning. Along
with some others he made application
several months ago. thus far Mr.
Cleaver's application is the only one
heard from. The fish were from the
State hatchery at Pleasant Mountain.
They are very small in size.
Mr.. Cleaver placed the fish in the
river near the mouth of Kipps run.
There was one death from sunstroke
besides number of heat prostrations,
in Pittsburg on Monday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
Employed at Bloom.

Miss Ida Sweisfort, an operator in
the local Office of the Bell telephone
company, left yesterdy for Bloomsbury
where she will fill temporary vac
ancy in the exchange force.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
VIII Sail Today.

Rev. Edward Haughton rector of
Christ church, left yesterday morning.
and today he will sail on board the
Baltic for tour Of the British Isles
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
DANVILLE Gets
1909 CONVENTION
HAZLETON, June 10.

HAZLETON, June TO-
Especial to The Montour American)
By the overwhelming majority of
115 to "a Danville won out over Shen-
andcah for the 1909 convention OF the
Six County Firemen's association at
the annual business meeting held here
today.
From the time they landed here on
Tuesday evening, the Danville con-
tingent has been taking Hazleton by
storm and a1a favorites with the peo-
! pie of tho convention city aud the
visitors. BY far the best showing
made by any of the delegations in at
tend ance at the convention has been
made by the laddies from Dauville
and their fine band and drum corps.
At the business meeting of the asso-
citation held today thesdeiegates from
the Danville companies were much in
evidence and took a leading part in the
proceedings. 1t fell to the lot of
Thomas q. Vincent to make the speech
nominating Danville for the convent
ion in 1909 and his winning oratory
and pleasing personality won many
doubtful delegates to Danville's cause.
Shenandoah put up hard and con-
sstent fight
MR.. VINCENT'S S SPEECH.
Following is given Mr. Vincent's
speech:
Mr.. President, Delegates and Eel
low Firemen, 1 came here today at the
instance of 400 firemen, TO nominate
the City of Danville as your next
meeting place. Not only do the fire
men of our oity.extend to you most
hearty and cordial invitation, but the
entire population says. come to US in
June next year, and we will show you
the best time you have ever had.
Let me assure you, gentlemen, that
nothing shall be left undone for your
entertainment The City of Danville
is noted for its hospitality, so come to
us and let US show you what we can
do The city that | speak of is situat-
ed on the right bank of the north
branch of the Susquehanua River. 1t
is surrounded by the most charming
and picturesque scenery and is nestled
III narrow valley between Blue
Hill and Montour Ridge. The beauty
of its scenery cannot be surpassed.
"Our city has population of TO-,
900 and has 30 hotels, so we are am
ply able to entertain you. Three rail
roads run through the city, VIZ the
Pennsylvania, Reading and d. L. q
W, so you can come and GO at almost
any time And two trolley lines, the
d. & B. and D. & S.
So come to Dauville and you will
never regret it. Cast your vote that
way and we will do the rest. -
John G. Waite introduced a motion
according John Spohr, of Haz 'etou.
the endorsement OF the Six County
association for the State pres deuay at
the Shamokin convention next fall
The motion carried with rush.
a spirited fight developed when the
meeting proceeded to the election OF
officers. The balloting resulted in the
choice Of J. E. Herrold, OF Shamokin,
as president; b. E. Youngmau, treas
urer; George @. Kerschner, treasurer
and J. W. Caesar, delegate TO the
I State convention,
There are siXZvice presidents elect
ed, one from each county, and. Theo-
dors Baker, of this city, was the
choice Of Montour county for that
honor.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-06-11
~ SuULTZ, NJ.

425 MILL ST., DANvILLE, PA.
Diseases of the stomach and lnteSunes
Specially
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
HYMN OF THE CITY.

n TOT in the solitude
IN | Alone may man commune with
vi heaven or see
u Only In savage wood
And sunny vale the present Deity
Or only hear his voice
Where the winds whisper and the waves
rejoice
Even here do I behold
Thy steps, Almighty-here. AMIDST the
crowd
Through the great city rolled
With everlasting murmur deep and loud.
Choking the ways that winl
'Mongst the proud piles. the work OF hu-
mankind.
Thy golden sunshine comes
From the round heaven and on their
dwellings lies
And lights their inner homes.
For them thou flrst the air with the uh-
bounded skies
And givcst them the stores
or ocean and the harvcsls Of its shores.
Thy spirit Is around,
Quickenng tie restless mass that sweeps
along.
And this eternal sound
Voices AMI footballs OF the numberless
thrOnG
Like the rcsounding sea
Or like the rainy tempest. speaks or thee.
And when the hour of rest
Comes like n calm upon the midsea brine.
flushing its b!llowy breast
The quiet of that moment, too. is thine.
II breathes of him who keeps
The vast and helpless city while 1t sleeps.
William Cullen Bryant.
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PROPER CARE OF THE EYE.
What to Do in Cases of Disease or
Injury to the Organ.

If the eycl;is have become red
deped by the wind, battle them IN
water in which little salt has oecn
dissolved.
A harmless and good wash for In
famed lids may be made by this lot
mula. One cupful of boiled soft wa
ter three drops of spirits of camphor,
and one teaspoonful of powdered
boraX.
Congrestion of the eyeball may De
relieved by congresses wrung out o.
hot water, and repeated as frequent
iy as necessary. Grated potato
placed on the eye is also good.
The annoying sty may also be re-
lieved by frequent applications OF not
water.
The best tonic for the eyes is cold
water.
Give the eye a daily bath. Take a
cup close to the eye, and open ana
shut Tie eye in the water seveHi!
times. If your eyes are tired and
ache, rest them and sleep. When you
have nothing to do close your eyes.
Healthy eyes even should never be
used to read fine print or by dim
light. Reading upon the cars is also
a fruitful source of harm.
When reading or working, the light
should be at one side, and never in
front. Objects that get into the eye
should be removed before they cause
inflammation. Rubbing in the mean
time only irritates and increases the
sensitiveness. If the eye be shut Cor
few moments, so as to let the tears
accumulate, and the upper lid be
then lifted by taking hold of It at the
center, the cinder or dust is often
washed away at once.
Trifling objects can be removed by
simply drawing the upper lid as lar
as possible over the lower one. When
the lid flies hack to its place, the
friction will detach any light sub
stance. If it becomes necessary, turn
the upper lid over a pencil and the
intruder may then be wiped off with a
handkerchief If middle age be reach
ed without especial difficulty OF sight
the person is comparatively safe. II
any acid or innaming substance has
gotten into the eyes drop sweet oil
into them, and wash out with warm
milk and water. Do not wait until
the doctor arrives, prompt treatment
is necessary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
Am ERICA.

WYE came to birth in battle. When we
W pass.
1t shal! be to the thunder OF the drums
We are not one that weeps and saltn'
alas.
Nor one that dreams OF dim millenniums
Our hand is set to this worlds business.
And It must be accomplished workmanly
Be we not stout enough to keep our place.
What profits 1t the world II we be free?
Not with despite for others, but to hold
Our station In the world inviolate.
We keep the stomach Of the men OF old
Who built in blood the bastions OF our
fate.
We know not to what goal Gods purpose
tends;
We know he works through battle to his
ends.
Richard Hovey.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

Are you having trouble with your
kidneys? There are lots Of people to-
day who wonder why they have pains
across the back, why they are tired
and lacking energy and ambition.
Your kidneys are wrong. They need
relief without delay. Take DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills; they are
for weak back, Inflammation of the
bladder. backache and weak kidneys.
Sold by
A. C. Dukes; A. C.. Doyle & Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

~ TILL SITS the schoolhouse blythe road
A ragged beggar summing;
Around II still the sumacs grow.
~ And blackberry vines are running
Within the masters desk is seen.
Deep SCARED by raps official;
The warping floor. the battered seats.
The jackknife's carved initial:
The charcoal frescoes on It's walls;
Its doors worn sill betraIiag
The feet that. creeping slow to school,
Went storming out to playing!
Long years ago winter sun
Shonc over it at setting.
Lit UP its western window panes
And low caves icy fretting.
1t touched the tangled golden curls
And brown eyes full of grievinG
OF one who still her steps delayed
When all the school were leaving.
For near her stood the little boy
Iicr childish favor singled
His cap pulled low upon q face
Where pride and shame were mingled.
Pushing with restless feet the snow
To right and left. he fingered
AS restlcssly her tiny hands
The blue checked apron fingered.
Ee saw her lift her eyes: he felt
The soft hands light carcssing
And heard the tremble Of her voice
! AS IL fault confessing.
I'm sorry that l spet the word;
I hate to go above you.
Because"-the brown eyes lower fell
Because. you see. / love you.
Still memory to gray haired man
That sweet child face Is showing.
Dear girl. the grasses on her grave
Have forty years been growing!
He lives to learn. In life's hard school,
How few who pass above him
Lament their triumph and his loss,
Like her, because they love him.
John Greenleaf Whittier.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
Virtue of Exercise.

Do you ever see q woman with her
ears covered. no matter how cold 1t Is!
Do you ever hear Of woman having
her ears frozen?
Well. it isn't because women's ears
are made Of something different. MOI
at all. 1t is because they use thelI
ears, and the exercise keeps them
warm. \ woman hears everything
New York World.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
Gems Tn Verse
OLD FAVORITES.
ACT WELL YOUR PART.

fFrorl Essay on Man.
Y YONOR and shame from no condi-
n ton rise
Act we'll your part-therc all the
IL II honor lies.
Fortune in men has some small
difference made
One flaunts in rags. one iiutters in bro
cadC,
The corbler apron'd and the parson
gownd.
The friar hooded ard the monarch
crown'd.
what differ more tyou cry) than crown
and cowl?"
I'll tell you. friend. wise man and
fool
You'll find if once the monarch acts the
monk.
Or. .cobblcrlil:e, the parson will be drunk.
Worth makes the man and want OF 1t the
fellow.
The rest Is all but leather or prunclla.
-PODe.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
A Nice Job.

A poor. laboring man was recently
fined and bound over to make his wife,
a very garrulous and quarrelsome wc-
man, keep the peace FOR six months
II would be curious to trace how the
unfortunate husband accomplished
such a feat, but it was doubtless
achieved through the pressure which
maglsterial authority had placed on
his unfortunate shoulders.-Westmin'
ster Review.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
AN IRISH MELODY.

TT Is no; while beauty and youth are
thine own
4 And ,hy checks unprofaned by
b tear
That the fervor and faith OF soul
can be known
To which time will but make thee more
dear.
No The keart that loves truly never lor-
gets.
But as truly loves on to the close.
As the sunf]owcr turns to her god when
he sets
The same look she turned when he rose.
Moore.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
The VOICE OF LOVE.

wv YIIEN you hear the little leaves
"a v I Whispering in the wind that
q NJ grieves,
" v When you hear the little birds
Chattering songs in unknown
words.
When YOU listen TO the stream
Iisping lullabics of dream,
When you hear at door and blind
Echoing gossip of the wind.
Never wonder nor In fear
Dread the phantom voices. dear,
For in bird and brook and tree
1t Is love that speaks to thee,
And the night voice in thy room
Is from lips Of love in bloom!
Anonymous.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

Visltor-Is your father at home?
Little Daughter-Wh is your name,
pleaseT'
Visltcr-.Just tell him 1t is his old
friend. Bill.
Little Daughter-Then he isn't In. l
heard him tell mamma If any bills
came he wasn't Mt home.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

A few drops OF alcohol rubbed on
the inside Of lamp chimneys will re.
move all trace of greasy smoke when
water alone is OF no avail.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

When milk is spilled on a woolen
dress or coat at once apply absorbent
cotton. All traces of the stain. Will
be removed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

Daring colors, like yellow and Prus-
sian blue, are now often used where
suitable to enamel odd chairs for
both porch and indoor use.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

1t sometimes happens that the
girl jilts young man does him
favor.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02
HABITS.

A LII habits gather by unseen degrees,
"a AS brooks make rivers. rivers run to
seas Dryden.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-01-02

Never say die! Try l.. L. l..
v Buy Lowman's Liver Lifters.
Take Lowman's Liver Lifters.
Use Lowman's Liver Lifters.
Try Lowman's Liver Lifters.
Harris Lithia Water. For sale
.,oFman and Lowmap
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Orangeburg Hardware &
Furniture Co.
OUR NEW OFFERING.

3SJCSDS GSE1eySoSS9SSS0@0 VIZ
OUR NEW OFFERING.
(l) Vacant Lot Lowman ST.. SOxl56
N House and Lot corner Windsor and Glover Streets
III House and Lot Windsor street, $ 1000
~ House and Lot Doyle st and Sellers Avenue
D III House and Lot Peasley Street $3.50
(ll House and Lot Dickson Street. cheap
3 III New Residence, being erected, Modern nome
Il az New tenant houses paying investment e,
b ~ Vacant Lot West Amelia St. 0xl3O Bargain
The King House Corner Railroad Avenue and Pine Street
The Williamson House and Lot corner Broughton and Gal
houn streets, fine place.
~ Farm l23 Acres q miles below City on Charleston roso
n Farm (336) Acres Il miles below City, on Rver Roao
III Farm (2S) Acres 81 miles West of CITY, near Ninety DIX
Road. . ,,. O.: pd
m ( Farm 27 Acres miles West of City on Ninety SlS hoau
III Farm 35] Acres North of City Road to onton
q Il Fam 33 Acres miles West of City roed to Coroova
~ Farm (lI5I Acres miles North Of Bowman, s. u, very
3 cheap c;.
M Farm l06) Acres miles north of City hear Bull o"anP
D M Farm ( Acres miles of City Ninety Six Road
M Farm (3OO Acres several tracts in Branchvle D. "
Farm miles South East of City counting oo Acres Ao"
price. ~ M ,-o. e.no q
The McKepn Farm mile from City 80 Acres hnep &C
o. good timber. u
Also the L. Riley Buggy House and Shops corner Middle
on and AmelaStrcet measuring 90 feet Middleton ot
HI Nj T>AIREY Il a..
poo1 Fsto+e Accents 5 Court Heuss Square
{A Nea NS@. 49, - se~ aoQa@ss9sce9aG8 G8@eGDeS5e5D6
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We are the principal headquarters for stuff to
keep cool these hot days. Refrigeraters, Ice
cream churns, Ice shavers, Ice pick, etc. Drink
puregWster by using our combined cooler and nj
Ter, nanmocks and Lawn Swings
Don't let your wife suffer with kitchen heat
when you can get one Of oureB. B. Wickless Blue
Flame toves cheap.
Our Furniture line is complete just received a
carload Of new season8goods to your advantage to
get our prices.
A Fine Line OF Cooking toVes and Ranges
Enamel and Tin Ware.
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IN SCHOOL DAYS.

~ TILL SITS the schoolhouse blythe road.
A ragged beSgar summing;
Around It still the snmacs GROW.
L And blackberry vines are running.