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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
Claimant IN SUIT
FOR SSO,OOO,0OO

The fact is not generally known here
that there lives in Danville the chief
claimant in a suit about to be institut-
ed against the city of Wilmington,
Delaware. to recover to the heirs of
CIs lies Springer over 1900 acres of
leased land upon which the major part
The city of Wilmington is built
The value of the land is estimated at
about $50, 900, 600
The fortunate individual in ques-
tion is our townsman, jacob Aten, the
great great grandson of Charles Girls
topher Springer, the original owner
of the track.
The land was leased to the city Of
Wilmington about 1875 years ago, in
three leases. the last of which ran out
in 1895 or thereabout, which should
have thrown the land directly back to
the heirs. The amount involved, how
ever, was so great and the questions
involved so weighty that many thou
sands of dollars have been expended
and much work undertaken in prepara-
tion for the suit. Now everything is
in readiness and it remains only to
finish up the minor details before the
suit will be begun.
Mr.. Aten bases his claim on the fact
that through his mother, daughter
of John Springer, who was grandson
Of the original Charles, he is the great,
great grandson Of Charles and the old
est surviving descendant, and chief
heir to the legacy.
Mr. Aten has in his possession all
the documents necessary to prove the
line of direct descent and on which is
based the entire suit. They include
among other things, the family bible
Of Conrad Springer the son of Charles
as we'll as Seneology of the house OF
Springer dating back to Carl of Swed-
en- who lived several generations prior
to the birth of Charles.
The fight has been in progress about
80 years. Two organizations have been
formed embracing in one or the other
all the claimants Of the estate, the west
rem organization with headquarters at
Cleveland, Ohio, and the eastern org.
anization with headquarters in this
city. Money has been contributed from
time to time, so that at present the
organization has ample means in it's
treasury to meet all expenses,
A significant fact IN connection
with the claim. is that the city Of
Wilmington has virtually recognized
the claim that it stands on leased
gro1nd, by refusing to sell foot of
the land in question at any time with
in the last hundred years, every sc
called property holder on the tract
really being Lessee OF the city.
The majority of the near heirs reside
in Montour county. Conrad, the son of
Charles lies buried at Strawberry
Ridge and his children with two ex.
ceptions all settled with radius of
twelve miles of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
GROUND BROKEN
FOR NEW HOMES

Ground was broken at the hospital
for the insane yesterday, for the block
of four dwellings, the contract for
which was awarded, to A. @. Everhart
of Berwick, On May 2lst on his bid Of
Sl2. .2S5
The specifications call for block of
four frame and brick dwelling houses.
By this is meant frame house with
sheeting of white pine and a venere-
ing of brick.
They will be built upon the most
modern lines and will embrace all the
modern appointments.
NJ. T. Obi, of Bloomsburg, to whom
che contract for the stone work has
been sublet was on the ground early
yesterday morning with three masons
and several helpers and by evening
had gotten the work we'll under way.
The excavation has been completed
and the foundation walk started. By
this morning Mr.. Oil expects to double
his force and will add more from time
to time, most of the skilled workmen
employed being brought down from
Bloomsbury where they are employed
by the contractor.
The block will be seventy five feet
long by forty five feet wide and will
be divided into two double houses Civ
ing each dwelling width Of about
nineteen feet.
Each house will contain six rooms
with bath and handsome seven foot
porch will adorn the front the entire
length. In addition to this there will
be two large porches in the rear. A
space of about twenty feet will be left
open in front for a lawn. giving the
place when completion most pleas
ing appearance.
The scene Of the excavation is a short
distance west of the D. & S. trolley
terminal, to the south of the improved
hospital road The site is perfect one
and it possible that in short time the
homes at present in course of construc-
tion will be followed by others.
Mr.. Oil states that his contract calls
for the delivery of the lower half Of
the block over to tine carpenters with
in ten days. Therefore no work will
be done on the upper block before
July 22nd.
In about a weeks time Mr.. Obi
thinks he will he able 70 have this al
so ready for the woodwork.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
{. D. B|CKEL
Chosen PRINCIPAL

The Danville school board met Mon
day eve in regular session and elected
Prof. E. o. Bickel, Of Milton, to fill
the vacancy in the principalship of
the high school caused by the resigna-
tion Of Prof. E. S. Bream
Mr.. Sechler, of the committee on
teachers and certificates, recommend
ed for the position of principal of the
high school Prof. E. o. Bickel, gradu-
ate of Bucknell, who has had several
years of experience in teaching. The
gentleman, Mr.. Sechler stated, has
high recommendations, especially from
the school board of New Windsor,
Maryland, where he taught last term.
On motion of Mr.. Swartz, seconded by
Mr.. Burns, the report of Mr.. Sechler
was accepted and vote ordered tax
ell. Mr.. Bickel was elected unanim-
ously.
On motion of Mr.. Redding it was
ordered that the building and repairs
committee advertise for bids for clean.
ing the different school buildings.
On motion of Mr.. Fischer it was
ordered that no more new subjects be
added to the curriculum of the high
school, but that all attention be paid
to extending the efficiency of the stud
les already being taught.
SCHOOL HOUSE RENTED
A communication was received from
the Mahoning Knitting Mill company,
Thos. Delaney, uperintendent, ask
ing that an agreement be entered into
between his company and the school
board for the rental of the fiat school
building at rental of $40 per month.
Mr.. Burns moved that the agreement
be entered into as asked. The motion
was carried with the provision that if
the company does not start operations
within six months, the building revert
to the school board.
On motion the rates for non. resident
pupils were made the same as last year.
On motion of Mr.. Orth, Mr. Jones
was given the contract for cleaning
the cess pool of the Welsh Hill school
house on his bid of $50.
On motion it was ordered that the
building and repair committee have
the roof of the first ward building
thoroughly examined by Mr., Brugler
with a view to repairing same
On motion of Mr.. Sechler, it was
decided to purchase six relief maps for
the schools not alreauy srrrrr.:c@@.
The following members were pres
ent: Fischer, sechler, Swartz Lloyd.
Cole, Pursel, Redding, Burns, Orth
and Fish.
Treasurer Schram reported balance
on hand for June of $40, 436 10.
The following bills were. ordered
paid:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
Returned From Hospital.

William Maiers. manager of the
Grand Union Tea company's branch
store in this city, who has been un-
dergoing treatment at the Joseph Ratti
hospital Bloomsbury. for fever, was
discharged from that institution Tues.
day, and returned to his home here.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
COURT fixes
DIETRICH BAIL

AT session of court held Saturday
morning it was decided by the bench
to allow Peter Dietrich, now confined
in the Montour county Jail, awaiting
trial in the Luzerne county court in
September for the killing of James A.
Jones. to enter bail in the sum of $15, :
900 for his appearance at tho time
specified.
The movement to secure the release
of Peter Dietrich on bail was made at
a session of the court held Saturday,
June 9th. at which time Judge Evans
fixed $l5, 900 as the amount, but an
nounoed that inasmuch as he was un-
decided as to which court had jurisdic-
tion in Dietrich's S case now that a
change of venue had been granted, he
would defer final action in granting
bail until later date. In view of
the action of Saturday morning
it was evidently the decision that
the matter Of bail still lay in the hands
of the Montour county court.
The order of the court was as fol-
lows:
1.-The venue in this case having
changed to the oyer and terminer of
Luzerne county and counsel for the
defense having applied to the court to
fix the amount of bail; the court re-
quire and order the defendant to enter
into recognizance with good and suffi-
cient securities, to be approved by the
court, in the sum of sl5, 900, condition
ed for his appearance in the court of
oyer and terminer of Luzerne county
at the first day of the next term there
of, to wit, September 14th. 1908. By
the court,
CHARLES @. EVANS, P. J.
L. W. WELLIVER. A. J..
DIVORCES GRANTED.
At the session Of court the follow
ing divorces were granted
Emma Mazeal Boyer VS.. Joseph Bey-
er.
Anna o. Williams VS.. John Munroe
Williams.
verna Eleanor Hetrick VS.. Oliver
Roy Hetrick.
Maud NJ. Farnsworth VS.. Duke
Farhsworth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
DANVILLE MAN
WINS EASTON BRIDE

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at So'clock Tuesday evening in
private parlor of the Montour house,
when Rev. William Brill, of st. Paul's
NJ. E. church, united in holy wedlock
Jonas D. Hockenbury, of this city, and
Mrs. Lavinia ]. Anderson, Of Easton.
The groom is superintendent of the
brake beam department of the Pennsyl-
vaina Brake Beam company. He has
been resident of this city since the
end of December last and has made
many friends both in business and
social way. The bride arrived from
Easton Tuesday afternoon.
The wedding was very quiet, only
the immediate friends of the contract
ing parties being present. After a
brief honeymoon trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Hockenburg will reside in this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
Juvenile Base Ball,

The "Bumble Bees" peeled the
mime Little Potatoes Hard to PEEL
in game of base ball yesterday after
noon on Hickey's lawn by the score of
ID to5
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16

The contest Of the anthracite coal
companies OF Lackawanna county
against the county commissioners for
raising the valuation of coal lands
$40, 900, 900 for taxation purposes was
dipsosed of by the court on Monday
which reduced the assessments to 800
per foot acre, making the total in
crease about s1s, 900, 900. 1t may be
carried to the supreme court.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16

Germany has 2l universities France
has 16, Austria Hungary II, Great
Britain 10, Italy 81. Russia ., Spain
8. Switzerland belgium and swed-
en- 3.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16

Holland conducts its famous herring
fishery with feet of about 750 ships
45 of them steam boats-and
only 10, 900 men.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16

In one day Matthias Fritz, of Kutz-
town, Berks county. caught 27O frogs
at MRntz.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-07-16
~ SHULTZ, NJ

425 MILL ST, DANvILLE, PA.
Diseases of the Stomach and lntestlnes
a Specially
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11

one of the prominent citizens of this section. passed ava at the home of his brOtheri in-laW. Geo. Passey in Provo. last Wednesday. after suffer ing for several years with cancer. The funeral services were held Friday af- ternOon in Provo with interment in the cemetery at that place. His faith ful wife and three children were at his side when death came as a relief 10 the untold agonies that he has suf- fered within the past three months. The deceased leaves a brother, mother and two sisters 2t this place who are respectively. Geo. F, Mrs. NJ. J. Els worth, Ms C. F. Phelps. and Miss Ellye Ellsworth.
 The deceased was born in Salt Lake and had he lived until next month would have been g years old. Sev- enteen years ago he married Miss Daley of this place. For several years he was town marshal and in many ways identified himself with the af- fairs of the Mesa section. He was the owner of the orange grove south of town which bore his name until this spring when he disposed of il tOgeth- CT with other property and left for Provo where he hoped tO give his children the benefit of the university at tEat place.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11

Pain is natures signal of distress, warning that must not be ignored. Those sharp twinges in the back, those stab-like pains that follow any sudden twist or turn. are simple signs of hidden danger in the kidneys.
 No trouble starts more easily. gains ground more rapidly. nor proves more often fatal than any disorder of the kidneys. All the outward ap- pearances of health may remain until a terrible disease has taken root.
 It is best to learn the duties of the kidneys. to watch for early signs of trouble. and to correct any irregular ity before it's serious stage begins. kidneys, to watch for early signs of
 The blood goes to the kidneys in an incessant stream. to be cleared of poi son and relieved of surplus water This is passed off by the kidneys in the urine. It is the retention of poi son in kidnev trouble that breeds fatal disease:
 Don't wait. The moment you feel any uneasiness. lameness or pain in the back. the moment the urine shows irregularity, either in it's appearance or in the quantity or number of the passages, begin with DOan's Kidney Pills. This remedy has been curing kidney troubles for seventy-siX years.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11
ENTERTAINMENT WAS GOOD.

The Grand concert followed by farce comedy entitled Poor old Moke." which was given to a fair sized audience Friday evening at the Mesa Opera house proved surprise for all thOse who braved the wind storm to ha .2 attendance.
 The work of the little tots who made their first appearance, was especially commendable. The quartet composed of NJ. C. Phelps, N. A. Macdonald, D. Bowen and Jos. E. Noble. rendered two selections which were commend able. The duet by Misses Lottie and Irene Noble Occasioned liberal ap- plause. Mir Arthur Millet rendered a bass solo which was appreciated. The instrumental trio. (three ladies play ing one piano at the same time.) Mrs. Anna Lesueur, Mrs. Alice Crosby and Miss Nell Lesueur was especially well received. Miss Debora Allen and Mrs. Rebeka Phelps sang. Thee Only" which was ver:, heartily received.
 The comedy farce. Poor Old Moke." while only a one act production. was full of ridiculous situations and was full of fun from beginning to end. Jos. F. Noble, Jas. w. Lesueur, W. Aird Macdonald, Miss Rose Rabbit and Miss Alton Clark made uD the cast os characters
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11

belief that the Salt River valley has one of the greatest futures in store for it that can reasonable be hoped for.
 James Miller, Jr, the secretary of the firm, enjoys the confidence of the entire community. He is recognized as one O. the most careful and pains taking accountants in the valley. He two years ago accepted a position with the county recorder, with the one idea in view oc at an early date enter ing the real estate business. Miller is that kind os 9 man. he has plans ahead now for the next five years and he is constantly working toward that end. His two years experience in the recorders office has peculiarly fitted him for tie work he now has in hand. There has never been a deed turned down or as yet the company have the first kick to be registered against them on account of negligence in any transfers or convevances made by them
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11
MESA
WORK OF MIscREANT
Bicycle Tires Cut and Ruined Without
 Regard to Owner. Complaint Filed

Some miscreant without regard to any principle which belogns to q white white man went about Friday night and slashed bicycle tires thereby rem
 dering them unfit for further service until replaced with new ones. A com
 plaint has been sworn out and it Is believed by the officers that they have the guilty party. but until the warrant is served the name will be withheld. wheel belonging to Vivian Irwin which was standing at the merry-go- round was the first to receive the on- slaught. A wheel belonging to Miss Jennie Hawkins which was standing at the opera House was also given similar treatment. These are the only ones which have been reported to the officer. It is claimed that two boys saw the Fellow ruin the tire of the Irwin wheel ard it was on this evil dence that the complaint was filed.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11
TEMPE
ORCHARD AND FARM
Contains Good Writeup of the Tempe
 District Tris Month.

The current issue of orchard and Farm. published by the CallIins News paper Syndicate, contains an cXcclen; writeup of the Tempe district from th-. pen Of J. II. McClintock of Phoenix IL is illustrated with a good view Of cattle on pasture in one of the maLy fields that surround the town. Though comparatively short, the writeUp k comprehensive and the story of the town and vicinity is told in catchy way. Following are extracts from the article:
 Marking back to the classic in- clinatiOn of the good folks of he town. they now are pleased to style their home the Athens of the South west ASsurcdly. there is reason Few academies of learning have bet ter repute than the Normal School If Arizona at Tempe Within it's walls are gathered hundreds of the y.Jijth of Arizona, most Of them working 1 )- ward the requirement of d dip'"ra that will give them license to teach- not only within Arizona but without for the diploma will be recognized in nearly all western and Pacific states.
 Arizona has been liberal with the Normal school, because results have been so clearly visible. The schools
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11
REAL ESTATE FIRM CHANGE
The Arizona Land Company Reor. ganized Win o. S. Stapley as Member Of the Board Of
 Directors.

The Arizona Land company which
 for the past year has been recognized as one of the strongest firms dealing in real estate in the Salt River valley has been reorganized with O. $ Stap- ley as a member of the board of di
 rectors. Such a change will materi
 ally strengthen the firm and keep it in the high position with the business men of the valley that it has always enjoyed.
 MT Stapley. the new member of the firm will rot Cor Ire present devote his entire time to the real estate busi
 ness. but he will at all times be one of the active members of the board and his keen business principles and his upright conscientious ways of do- ing business will be inculcated into the reorganiZed firm. While The Ari- zona Land company has had phe- nomenal growth since its incorpora- little over year ago the prospects for a continuance of its progress seem to be strongly in evidence. This sum mer will be devoted by the active members in sending out literature. getting in touch with the prospective buyers who will visit this place next winter and especial efforts will be made in securing list which will ac- commodate every customer who may come this way.
 Mir Stapley. the new member of the firm has been in Mesa practically all his life and it is safe to say that he has speaking acquaintance with more men in and around Mesa than any other individual in the valley. Court eous at all times, yet with a strict at tention to business h ehas built up one of the best hardware and furniture paying propositions on the south side. He is not only identified with the hardware and furniture enterprise, but he is a director of the Mesa City bank. manager of the Mesa Opera house. His business relations have always been above reprOach which has given the people a confidence which is prob ably not enjoyed to such an extent by any one man in Mesa or vicinity.
 F. M LeBaron, the president of the concern is well known for his abili- ties as a salesman and it goes without saving that if he continues with the success he has found that within few years he will stand at the top in this or any other irrigated district. He is thoroughly alive to what he is trying to sel! and he has the courage of his convictions. He is firm in his
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11

equipment is superb. Its buildings are roomy and to :hem are being add- cd hall of science and a gymnasium. In spacious dor..i!tories are young men and women from .,en the most re- mote parts of the far-spr .ading ter rit ory Tn the training school 1re lS0 pupils of grammar and primary grades. added to the enrolment of the local public schools, whe-r every teacher is a normal graduate X s,'p- aratc high school is to be built this summer.
 According t7 trading centcrs. ticrc are three subdivisions nt the Salt Xiv CT valley. Tempe is in the center. nearly equi-distant from Phoenix and Mesa. Her newly organized board If trade. commendably patriotic. might speak of the valley of Tempe, bu- hat is not quite accurate. Locally they claim to have the richest aad best watered section of the southwest. claim borne out to d degree by the record of her years. For Tempe k ihe heaviest shipping point for hay, grain and cattle in all Arizona. Alfalfa Is everywhere, the fields tenanted ny fat horses and cattle that represent wea'th in concrete and most available form. The dairy products are valuable m wonderful degree. There are times when each COW gives d profit of $10 q month. Most of the milk is sold to a great creamery and condensed milk factory. which has capacity and de- mand for more than the supply.
 The day is coming when the farms around Tempe will be divided and sub divided among farmers who will find
Arizona republican., 1908-05-11
THOSE SUDDEN TWINGES

and never yet has failed to give relief. if taken in time. It cures the kidneys, and thus cures back ache, lame back. headache, dizzy spells, urinary trou- bles. rheumatic pain, gravel. dropsy swellings. nervousness. languor. sciat- ica, and all other symptoms of kidney troubles.
 Fifty thousand people have testified to the worth of Doan's Kidney Pills. Here's q home case:
 PHOENIX PROOF.
 Ira NJ. Alspaugh. of 127 F. Van Ru- ren St.. Phoenix. Ariz.. says: "The merits of Doan's Kidney Pills are un- questionable. Fer about six months I was troubled with symptoms which plainly indicated that my kidneys were not performing their functions prop erly. l was so much impressed with an advertisement in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills that I immediately pro- cured a box at the Adams Pharmacy. l received almost immediate relief af- ter commencing their use. steadily i'm proved until my kidney secreti0ns were restored to their normal cOndi- tiOn, and the pains had entirely left my back. It is with pleasure that I recommend this remedy to other suf- ferers.''