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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
FRIENDSHIP OFFICERS

The annual election of officers of the
Friendship Fire company, No. l, took
place last Saturday evening, the fol-
lowing being chosen for the year 1910:
President, Harry Trumbower; vice
president, William V. Oglesby, Esq. ;
secretary, John G.. Waite; treasurer,
John l.. Russell; foreman, Edward
Aten; first assistant foreman, Warren
Roat second assistant foreman, Harry
Heller: engineer of steamer, John l..
Russell assistant engineer of steamer,
Harry Johns; fireman of steamer,
Harry Saunders; pipemen, viii G.
Brown, Harry Kaufman, Austin Hart
man, Harry Mapstone members of ex-
ecutive board, Harry 7. Rupp, John
G.. Waite and Edward Aten; plugmen,
John L. Russell and Harry Trumbow-
er; delegate to State convention, Harry
Kaufman; alternate, John L. Jones
delegate to Six-County convention,
Harry Heller; alternate, Geo. Freeze
trustee for three years, George Freeze,
members Of relief association, II. f.
Trumbower and William Roat.
DIR. and Mrs. Lewis Steinbrenner re-
turned to Troy, New York, last even.
ing after spending several days with
the formers mother, Mrs. Annie
Steinbrenner, Front street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
$500 PAID BLACK HAND

Over $500 has already been traced,
by those engaged in the Hazleton
Black Hand cases as having been paid
over to the secret society by victim $
in the vicinity of Hazleton and the
upper part of Schuylkill county as
the result of threats that their homes
would be dynamited if they did not
produce the necessary cash. Every
Black Hand letter that went out con-
tanned threat of dynamiting or mur-
der unless the recipient deposited a
certain amount of money in desig-
mated place.
Some of those who are alleged to
have put the money where they were
directed to place it don't care to re-
veal to the authorities that they were
flecpel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
MAJ. CLARK RELIEVED

At his own request Major W. P.
Clarke, inspector of the Third brigade,
N. G. P, has been relieved from duty
in connection with the coming spring
inspection Of the National Guard. Up
on the recommendation of Colonel
Clement Captain NJ. II. Taggart, regi-
mental adjutant of the Twelfth in
fantry, has been designated by Colonel
Frank G. Sweeney to conduct the in
spections in the Third brigade. 1t is
altogether probable that Captain Tag
CART will be Major Taggart by that
time, for the change in brigade com
manders soon to be made, will un-
doubtedly mean promotion for him.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
......P PERSONALS.

Jesse Tannehill arrived in this city
from Philadelphia last evening for
visit with his mother, Mrs. Mary Tan
nehill, East Market street.
G.. W. Holle, Ferry street, was in
Sunbury on business yesterday.
Miss Elise Wilson has returned to
Wilkes Barre after "A visit of several
days with friends in this city.
l.. H. Farrell returned Tuesday even
ing after visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. II. Farrell, Dushore.
Miss Gussie Bruder, Bloom street,
has returned after visit with rela-
tives in Scranton.
Mrs. Joseph Metcalf and daughters,
Verda and Hannah, returned to Nanti-
coke last evening after visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Thomas, Railroad
street.
Mrs. Frank Hummer, South Dan
vile, left last evening for visit of
several days with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Heacock. Catawissa.
Mrs. Margaret Girton, Walnut street,
left yesterday for visit of several
days with relatives in Shamokin.
DR.. l. Grier Barber, of Wilkes Barre,
was the guest of George Sonneborp, of
the south side, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Gottshall and
children returned to Harrisburg yes
terday after visit with Mrs. Gott-
shallsl mother, Mrs. Clara Smith,
Riverside.
James Law, Hemlock street, spent
yesterday with friends in Sunbury
Earl Rem returned to Philadelphia
yesterday after visit with his par
ents near Mausdale.
Miss Mildred limerick, Mill street,
returned yesterday after visit with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Gilbert, Milton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
GRANGE OFFICERS

The annual election of Strawberry
Ridge grange, No 81, Patrons of Hus-
bandry, was held Tuesday evening.
the following officers being chosen:
Master, f. NJ. Mourer; overseer, 4.
Dietrich; lecturer, J. W. Lowrie
stewart, Norman Maust; assistant
stewart, Archie Girton; chaplain, Mrs.
@. E. Boone; treasurer, II. G. Rishel
secretary, @. f. Boone; gate keeper,
Mollie Mowrer; Ceres, Mrs. f. NJ.
Mowrer; Pomona, Mrs. II. G. Rishel
Flora, Mrs. J. w. Lowrie; lady assist.
ant steward, Eva Mowrer
The installation will take place next
Tuesday evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
BATHTUB IN MINE
WILKES. BARRE. Dec. %.

If the daily bath prolongs human
life, \. j. O'Malley, foreman at the
Henry colliery of the Lehigh Valley
Coal company, came to the conclusion
that it would have the same effect ON
the lower aniamls; so he installed an
immense bathtub in the mine work
ings, where the mine mules could dis
port themselves after hard days
work.
The scheme has just been tried and
voted success.
The mules, which never see the light
of day, take readily to the water, and
after the bath are as frisky as they
were ON the day they entered the dark
underground workings
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
II SCHOONERS LOST
ST. JOHNS, n. F.. Dec. 2.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 30.
Eleven New Foundland schooners
and their crews of 60 men are believed
to have been lost in the Christmas
blizzard while great destruction to
property throughout this island colony
has resulted.
The storm, which reached its height
on Sunday, ragged for six days, but to-
day had abated considerably.
The town of Placentia was flooded
for three days.
This December has been the storm.
lest month the New Foundland coast
has experienced in half century, and
it is estimated that its cost to the
fisheries and general trade is more
than $3.50, 600.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
Millionaire Postmaster Resigns.

Lebanon, Dec. 30. 9.-Edward @. Free
man, the millionaire postmaster at
Cornwall, has resigned and the Post
Office department has ordered the hold
ing of a special examination of ap-
plicsnts for the place ON January % in
this city. Mr. Freeman has been post
master at Cornwall for a number of
years, during which time he has lifted
the service there to a high standard.
The office is rated in the fourthR class,
and the salary last year was s4S1.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
A NEIGHBOR'S TESTIMONY.

Charles Diehl, who lives three
fourths of mile from the Roup home
stead, knew Lafayette Roup for near
ly fifty years and the son Isaiah Roup
from his boyhood. When the son came
in from the west six years ago, wit
ness told Lafayette Roup that Isaiah
with his wife was III the neighborhood
and were going to visit him. Mrs.
Roup, wife of the testator, the wit
ness declared, spoke up and said:
"Don't let them come, expressing a
fear of bodily harm. The witness said
he tried to shame them out of unrea-
sonable fears and asked them what
they had against Isaiah. The father
said he thad nothing whatever against
his son-that the latter always treated
him very kindly. 1t was finally ag-
reed that the son and his wife might
come to see them. The witness and
his wife accompanied Isaiah Roup and
wife when they visited the Roup home
stead and found the house locked.
The witness described an acciden
sustained by Lafayette Roup. Follow
ing the injury Lafayette, he said SEEM
ed to be different man in many re-
spects. He was very changeable and
easily persuaded Summing up, the
witness did not think he was in fit
condition to make a will. He cited in
stances to show that the testator lab
Ored under delusions.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
PASTOR CALLED

The council of Trinity Lutheran
church, this city, has extended call
to the Rev W. NJ. Geiger, pastor of
the Lutheran charge, embracing St.
Johns church, this city. and the
church at Grovania and at RidgeviIle.
The Rev. Mr.. Geiger was elected past
or of the Trinity Lutheran charge a
couple of weeks ago. He has decided
to accept the call and will enter upon
his pastorate in February.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
SCHOOL BOARD
IN SESSION

The school board held regular
meeting Monday night with President
Sechler in the chair and w. II. Orth
as secretary. Among the members pres
ent were Messrs. Swarts, Burns, Red
ding, Shultz, Pursel, Fischer, Heiss
and Cole.
J. w. Swarts reported that the roof
of the first ward school building had
been repaired.
Mr.. Fischer reported that the bor-
ough council had as yet failed to rem
edy the defect in drainage at the
Welsh hill school house. Conditions at
present, he said, are such that an ac-
cident might occur there at any time.
Mr.. Fischer reported that the fur
naces in the second ward are ont of
order, making it difficult to heat the
building. On motion it was ordered
that an expert be employed to ex-
anime the furnaces.
The subject of overcrowding in Miss
Lawrence's room in the third ward
was discussed at length. DR.. Shultz of
the committee to which the matter
was referred at the last meeting re-
ported in favor of utilizing some idle
furniture in the third ward and en-
ploying an additional teacher. Bor-
ough superintendent Dieffenbacher
reported that at least ten children, who
have attained the proper age, will
enter Miss Lawrence's room after the
holidays swelling the number consid-
erably. The board did not like the idea
of employing an additional teacher, if
the overcrowding could be relieved i'll
any other manner that would prove
practicable. The subject was discussed
in its various relations, when on mo-
tion it was ordered that the matter be
left in the hands of the transfer com.
mittee to act in conjunction with the
borough superintendent, reporting at
the next meeting of the board.
The following bills were approved
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
MANY WITNESSES TESTIFY
IN THE ROUP WILL CASE

After the death of his wife Lafayette
Roup remained with his sonYEin Mis-
souri,, about month. Father and son
we're on the best of terms OH parting.
When the witness paid hs last visit to
Danville, six years ago the same cor
dial relations existed between himself
and father. He saw his father three
times during his visit = twice in Dan
vile and once at the Roup homestead.
On the latter occasion the witness
to the house, as he said his wife had
gone away and the place was locked
up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
Entertained Sunday School Class.

Miss Jessie Kimerer very pleasantly
entertained the members of her Sun
day school class at her home, West
Market street, on Tuesday evening.
Those present were Mary West, Corine
Gramm, Lillian Treas, Lucy Detweil-
or, Helen Savidge, Gussie Lunger and
Geneyieye ShartZer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
Death of Mrs. Barnhart.

Mrs. Charles Barnhart, Sycamore
street, departed this life about six
O'Clock last evening following pro-
tracted illness. Death was due to a
complication of diseases.
Due notice of the funeral will be
given.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
Notice of Raising Valuations.

Sunbury, Dec. 30. 29.-Northumberland
County Commissioners yesterday gave
notice that if landlords shall increase
rents, as proposed, after the first of
next year valuations on houses con.
tanning tenants will be raised.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
PITCHFORK STOPPED STEER
YORK, Dec. %.

lVINN, DOC. ".
When runaway steer from a slaugh-
ter house in Red Lion, four miles
away, rushed into his barnyard and
charged upon his S-year- old son, Frank
Hutton, farmer from near FELTON,,
fought the beast to standstill with
pitchfork. his only wheannn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
THE SECOND MARRIAGE.

Anthony Diehl, a neighbor of Laf-
ayette Roup, testified. He knew Laf-
ayette Roup as well as the son, Isaiah,
all his life. 1t was through the wit
ness kind offices that Lafayette Roup
secured his second wife. His testimony
corroborated preceding witnesses as,
to Lafayette Roup's changeable
moods.
DR.. p. c. Newbaker was called. Ac-
conmpanied by attorney W. X. West
he went out to see Lafayette Roup up
wards of ten years ago. The man, he
said, seemed to be suffering from de-
lusions. The tendency in the DOCTORS
opinion was to ward mental degenera-
tion and it was rather improbable
than otherwise that any improvement
would occur.
Adam Boyer was called. He testified
that Lafayette Roup had told him that
he would like to do something for his
son, but that he guessed it was too
late. He remarked that if he had it to
do over again he would have done
different. Explaining, he said, II have
married her now and I-guess I'll have
to'give her the biggest part. He said
he did not like to talk much about the
matter in the presence of his wife.
The witness did not think that the
man acted like person with a we'll
balanced mind.
Chas. West, neighbor, corroborat-
ing what had been said as to Lafayette
Roup's mental condition. Mr.. West S
testimony was followed by that of his
wife.
The proceedings yesterday We're only
preliminary, instituted to familiarize
the court with all the facts in the
case. 1t depends upon how Judge
Evans views the matter whether or not
he will order jury trial.
The hearing of testimony will be re-
sumed this morning.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
SON TESTIFIES.

Isaiah Roup, son of Layfayette
Roup, was called to the stand. The
witness is fifty-four years of age and
lives in Missouri. He has lived there
thirty-one years. His father, Lafay-
ette Roup, was eighty-two years of
age when he died. The witness saw
his father last about six years ago, on
the occasion of the formers visit east.
This was about December 1, 1908. 1t
was during his visit of six weeks at
Danville and vicinity that the con-
tested will was made. Prior to that
visit the last time the witness saw
his father was fifteen or sixteen years
ago, when his mother died. The death
of the latter occurred at the home of
the son in Missouri, during visit.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
WRITING THE WILL.

The first witness called was Justice
Of the Peace James Reed of Rush
township, before whom the will was
executed. The witness testified that
on December Z, 1908, Lafayette Roup
called at his home near Reed S station
and requested him to write his will.
Five hundred dollars, the witness aid,
were set aside for use of the eXecu-
tor i'll paying funeral expenses, &c.
and the balance was disposed of as
above stated. In signing the will JUS
tice of the Peace Reed said the testa-
tor made his mark. - He first heard
the will read and said it was precisely
what he wanted. Roup's wife came
with him to the Justices office, but
withdrew while the will was being
written and signed. Justice Reed 5
daughter was present when the will
was executed and signed as a witness
The justice swore that Lafayette
Roup so far as he could determine
showed no signs of mental incapaCity.
He seemed perfectly sane and declared
that there was nothing secret about
the will and was perfectly willing
that his wife should remain in the
room while it was being written and
signed
Mrs. Jennie n. Beagle, daughter of
Justice Reed, who was called in to
witness the signing of the will, was
called to the stand and identified the
will as the paper executed in her pres
ence. SO far as she could observe La
fayette Roup was perfectly sane when
he signed the will Mrs. Roup, wife
of the testator, was present when her
husband touched the pen.
WITNESSES FOR APPEAL.
Justice Reed was called to the
stand as the first witness for the ap-
peal. He stated that the wife of La
fayette Roup and himself are second
cousins.
DIR. w. II. Paules was the second
witness. He prescribed for Lafayette
Roup about three months prior to the
latter's death. The physician found
the patients mind much clouded and
he was unable to answer questions
clearly. The latter invariably referred
to his wife, requesting her to describe
his condition. DIR. Paules was quite
positive that the testator was not in
sane state of mind. Accompanied
by his wife, Lafayette Roup called at
Dr. Paules' office about dozen times
He had ian organically diseased heart
and showed dropsical symptoms.
SON TESTIFIES.
Isaiah Roup, son of Layfayette
Roup, was called to the stand The
witness is fifty-four years of age and
| -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30

A special session of court convened
yesterday morning with his honor,
Judge Evans and Associates Blee and
Welliver on the bench.
The habeas corpus proceedings in
volving the case of Michael F. Wymbs,
patient at the hospital for the in
sane, who alleges that he is illegally
and wrongfully detained at the institu-
tion, which was scheduled to come up
at 10 O'Clock, were not taken up by the
court. The applicant had been brought
down from the hospital, and his at
torney, l.. A. Watres of Scranton, was
present. The wife of the applicant was
also on hand as a witness.
The applicant was committed to the
hospital at Danville by Lackawanna
county. The wife of the petitioner, Ag-
nes l., Wymbs, is his guardian.
Michael f. Wymbs was first commit
ted to the hospital for the insane at
Norristown, from which institution his
wife had him transferred to the hos
pital at Danville. From the nature of
the order committing the patient to
Danville Judge Evans took the view
that the petitioner should have APP
piled to the Lackawanna county court
and therefore refused the application.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-30
WILL CONTEST.

The will contest relating to the es-
tate of Lafayette Roup was taken up
by the court. The son of Lafayette
Roup, it will be recalled, was willed
one dollar and the bulk of the estate
was bequeathed to Gessie P. Savidge
son of the testatoI's second wife.
The proceedings were in the form
of an appeal from the probate of the
register and recorder, the issue being
made up to embody testamentary in
capacity and undue influence. Hon.
II. NJ. Hinckley and w. Kase West
represented the appeal and Hon.
Grant Herring the proponent. y large
number of witnesses representing botl
sides were present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-16
A MESSAGE TO THE
MAN WHO SUFFERS

DIR. Gates the renowned exponent
of Vital Science, whose work in other
cities brought him a great reputation
for healing the sick Is now perman-
emily located In Fargo Ills Offices are
In the Huntington building and nc
gives free consultation and advice to all
who call.
He has been particularly successful
In treating chronic nervous and or
ganic diseases that have failed to yield
to ordinary treatment by physicians
and others. He has splendid record
In curing appendicitis without opera
tions, so successful In this has he been
that patients come to him from ali
sections.
He il the apostle of cheerfullness
and the advance agent OF hope. He
comes with a message OF good cheer
TO the sick He makes diagnosis With
out asking questions, has been funny
prepared and educated for his work
The sick will find In him a friend and
counselor, q man who can bring them
relief and perfect cure. He may be
consulted daily at his offices in the
Huntington building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-16
HATCHER AGENCY
SBIGSHOWING
LOCAL AGENCY STATE REPR.s.
ENTATIVEs FOR eREA. WEST
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
WINNIPEG SHOW GREAT GAINS
IN THE YEARS sUsINEss-coM.
PANY's FINE RECORD,

M. N. Hatcher. state agent of the
Great West Life Insurance Co. win
nipeg, Can, is receiving the congratu-
lations OF his friends and the officials
OF the company on the fine showing
made by his agency In the production
Of business during this year.
This agency was established less
than year ago, las April In fact. and
has made an excellent record in husi-
ness production. Many of the older
agencies with well organized feId
forces would be proud of as much bust
ness as this young agencies has secur-
ed In less than nine months.
The amount for the year when this
month is closed will be very near II Il
does not exceed, $4,000 600 and when
1t Is considered that the Great West is
an ultra conservative company. ac-
cepting only the very choicest risks
and the policies average moderate
amounts the energy of the Hatcher or
ganization is apparent.
Back Of the agency and its splendid
force OF hustling young men is ~
course the company, and the agency /,
TO be congratulated too on the char.
acter Of the company II repreaents
The Great West has been established
little less than 90 years and durins
that time has built I'D a business ~
over $4O,OO0,0o0 outstanding insurance
the growth having been steady and
gradual and a striking point in refer.
ence TO its business is the fact that
its combined death loss and expens,
rate is the lowest In the world. whiIs
Its surplus in proportion to assets /,
larger than any other company doins
bushes In this state.
The Great West Is Organized under
strict Canadian laws and Canadian
laws are enforced too: it's policies II
this state are still further protected
by requirement OF our laws that the
present values Of all North Dakots
policies be deposited with the state in
surance department, SO the insured IL
the Great West have ample provision
for security, the cornerstone OF sound
insurance.
The policy forms OF the company are
avried and most liberal to the insured
while Its high interest earnings. lou
death and expense rate and careful
management has allowed 1t to pay re-
markably high dividends, thus nalxins
the net cost Of insurance very low.
Certainly the insured In this conn
pany have every reason for a feeling
of intense satisfaction and security.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-16
City i'm Brief


The Fargo lodge OF Owls win hold
meeting tonight at Union hall. Sew
eral matters OF Importance are to come
before the members. A lunch and
smoker will be enjoyed after the work
OF the evening has been transacted.
l. A. Ueland was a caller at The
Forum office last night at the con-
ciuslon or the meeting Of the trustees
OF the agricultural college. Mr. Ue-
land said that durum wheat seems TO
be meeting with favor in the southern
states. A few days ago he received
remittance from a prominent farmer
In Georgia requesting that seeyral
bushels OF pure durum wheat seed be
sent him without delay. Two or three
years ago Mr.. LELAND sent samples OF
durum seed to points in the south and
good reports come from all of them.
A party OF Mapleton people, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. III. Thompson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Thompson left Thursday for an
extensive trip which will occupy the
remainder of the winter. They will
visit several important points on the
Pacific coast, including Eugene. Ore,
where q stay will be made at the
home Of the daughter Of c. II. Thomp-
son. En- route stop will be made at
Hunters Hot Springs. Visits viii be
made at San Diego and Los Angeles
and other points in California The re-
turn trip will be made via Salt Lake
City and the southern route. The party
has been anticipating the trip for some
time and IL is taken for rest and re-
creation.