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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
PAVING AN
ASSURED FACT

The petition of Arthur G. Amesbury,
chief burgess of the borough of Dan
vile, for the approval of the East
Market street paving ordinance recent
" enacted by council, was presented
to court on Saturday morning. Judge
Evans made the following decree;
And now October rs, 1909, upon the
reading of the within petition and aft
er due consideration the court approves
the within mentioned ordinance and
further DEGREES as follows:
That the authorities of the said bor-
ough of Danvillc shall be and hereby
are permitted to now proceed with
mentioned Improvement as prayed for
that hereafter all parties interested
shall be stopped from denying the fact
that the said petition for the said i'm
provement was signed by the requisite
thirds majority of property own
els as required by law; and that IA
certified copy of this petition and de-
cree of court be filed among the offici-
al records of the said borough of Dan
vile. BY order of the court,
CHARLES @. EVANS, P. J.
Before making the order, after hear
ing the petition, the court asked if
anyone representing the Danville and
Sunbury Transit company was pres
ent. Charles p Hancock, president
of the above company, was in court
and explained to Judge Evans that his
company had waived appeal on the
strength of an assurance received from
the councilmen that it would not be
required to change the rail on East
Market street, but would be permitted
to pave up to the one at present in
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
INDICTMENTS ORDERED.

Constable Hollobaugh of Derry town
ship reported that the road leading
from Henry Cooper's to the top of
Tanners hill is in bad condition.
keefer's bridge on the Billmeyer road
is out of repair. The latter road also
is in bad condition, being nearly
"grown-up;" it is difficult to get
through with a buggy owing to the
overhanging trees.
Noah Stump, constable of Liberty
township, reported the road between
John Lunger's and Andrew Kelley's
running west" as almost impossible,
owing to the fact that it is too narrow
and is in need of general repairs.
As relates to the neglect of supeIvis-
ors i'll both Derry and Liberty town
ships Judge Evans directed the dis
trict attorney to take the matter in
hand, preparing indictments and pre-
senting the same to the grand jury at
the next term of court.
Judge Evans declared that it is the
duty of the supervisors to keep the
roads i'll good repair. Should an accid-
ent occur at any point on the roads re-
ported as in need of repairs the respec-
tive townships could be mulcted in
damages, which might be as high as
So, 900. y little reflection, he said,
would convince the tax payers that it
might be cheaper in the end to expend
on the roads what is required for re-
pairs
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
ANOTHER N. C. P. ELECTION

One month from Monday, November
18th, the commission of Major b. II.
Updegratf, now the senior major of
the Twelfth regiment, N G. p, will
expire and an election will be held on
or about that date to fill the vacancy
thus occasioned Major Updegratf will
be a candidate to succeed himself and
thus far there is no other candidate in
the field. 1t is improbable that he will
have any opposition. This vacancy
will be the last in the Twelfth regi-
ment through expiration until Decem-
Der 2Sth, when the commission of Cap
tain Charles W. Heilhecher, command
ing Company b, will expire.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
THE NEXT STEP.

The next step in the proceedings will
be to notify the trolley company to
pave its portion of the street as requir-
ed by law, procedure, which will
tie up affairs for sixty days, preclud-
ing all possibility of entering on the
work of paving before next spring.
The interval between the expiration of
the sixty days and first of April next
can be very advantageously employed
in awarding contracts for paving and
curbing,so that at the earliest possible
date next spring the work ON the street
can go forward, The paving is at last
assured.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
IS Years Dry; Nav Be Wet.

After being dry" for over "a quart.
er of century, an application for a
retail liquor selling license in the
borough of Millville, Columbia coun-
ty. may be made at the next license
court at Bloomsburg. The last person
to hold license in Millville was the
late Humphrey Parker. nearly 30 years
ago. He voluntarily stopped business,
and the town has been the only one OF
its size in Columbia county, or prob.
ably in the State, that has not had a
licensed hotel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
WASH|NGTONv|LLE
THREATENED

At an early hour Tuesday morning
a fire ragged in the little borough of
/ Washingtonville that threatened for n
while to wipe out a large portion of
that village, and which before it was
| gotten under control had burned the
building owned by James Stecker and
used by him as a wood working shop
and stable and the barn of Bruce
Kelly.
The origin of the fire. which was
discovered about 2 30 O'Clock. is en-
shrouded in mystery. When the first
of the citizens came hurrying to the
scene of the conflagration the flames
had already gained good headway in
Stecker's shop and the wind blowing
out of the south west was sending the
sparks across the street in the direction
of Kelly brothers big Touring mill
and the main portion of the town. For
a while it seemed as if the town was
doomed, but just when the danger was
at its greatest, the wind suddenly
veered, and blowing from the north
west, sent the sparks into a direction
where they were harmless.
AS nearly every person in this vicin-
ity knows the shop of Mr.. Stecker is
situated on the left side of the road as
one enters Washingtonville coming
from Danville 1t was long narrow
building, about 100 by 20 Mr.. Steck-
er himself is a workman who has spen
his life amassing wide knowledge of
the trade of wood turning In his shop
was wood turning lathe, "a gasoline
engine and collection of the neces-
stiles of his trade which represented
the accumulation of many years in
| dustry, such as valuable assortment
of tools and quantity of fine seasoned
lumber, and a number of partly finish
| ed wooden articles Also in the stable
were horse and Il buggy. OF all this
not single article was saved from the
flames. As near as it is possible to
estimate Mr. Stecker's loss in money,
it would be between 81, 900 and So, 600
and ON this he had no insurance.
Separated from the shop by an open
! space of ten feet stood the barn of
Bruce Kelly, and the fire was quickly
! communicated to this structure. Mr..
Kelly had about 8 tons of hay, lot of
grain, implements, etc, which were
burned. His COW and chickens We're
saved Mr.. kelly's loss is about 81 900
ON which he carried $500 insurance
The fire was discovered by Mrs.
Henry Wagner, who lived g Nposite the
Park hotel. She succeed in arousing
a few neighborS, amo' =, whom was Mr..
Kelly, who at one" sounded the mill
whistle, and then the telephone bells
in the homes all over the country side
Were ringing the call for help. In a re-
markably short time big crowd of
men had gathered. and with the simple
means ut hand. We're fighting the fire
y double line of bucket passcrs was
formed to the mill race, across the
street from Stccller's shop, and valiant
work was done in preventing the
flames from spreading. \ circumstance
that greatly aided the fire fighters wa,
the fact that the Kelly barn had IA
metal roof, which largely reduced the
amount of flying sparks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
MISS BURDICK A BRIDE

Word was received in this city yes.
terday of the marriage of Miss Ethel
NJ. Burdick, of Scranton, and the
daughter of Mrs. f. A. Burdick,
formerly of this city, and George
Leech, of Burlington, Vermont. The
ceremony took place in st. Mark
church at Dunmore and was perform.
ed by Rev. Sidney Winters ON Thurs,
day, October 18th.
Mr. Leech is employed as an cleo
trical engineer by the Scranton Elec.
trio company in which city the young
couple will reside
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
SEWER EXTENSIONS.

On motion of Mr.. Cleaver it was
ordered that the bed of Blizzard run
be cleaned out both above and below
the railroad in the vicinity of the d.
L. & w. station.
On motion it was ordered that $40. %
be paid to Paul Swentek, as a balance
due him for permitting the borough to
dump street scrapings on his lot.
On motion of Mr.. Everhart it was
ordered that the sewer be extended on
Spruce street as far as the Welsh
church.
On motion of Mr.. Cleaver it was
ordered that the sewer be extended
from West Mahoning street along
Chestnut street to the premises of ].
B. Mccoy, on West Market street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
CONCERNING THE CANAL.

On motion of Mr.. Deutsch it was
ordered that the secretary be instruct
ed to address a communication to the
d. L. & w. Railroad company to de-
termine the status of the proposition
to clean out and fill up the old canal
which the D. L. & W. company ad-
vanced some months ago.
On motion the street commissioner
was instructed to pipe the stream in
the third ward, known as Titel's run,
which, owing to presence of sewage,
has become Objectionable.
The following bills We're approved
for payment:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
AN IMPOSING
CHURCH SERVICE

All roads i'll the northern end of
Montour county yesterday morning
seemed to lead to Exchange, the &C.
casion being the dedication of st.
James Catholic church, which took
place at 10 o'clock. The pleasant viii
lage was overfowing with people,
among whom were well-known and
distinguished persons
The church edifice dedicated is COM
pleted in every detail. 1t is q com
modious, well designed structure, built
in the Romanesque style and stands as
an ornament to the village.
The church was dedicated by the
Rt. Rev. j. W. Shanahan, bishop of
the diocese of Harrisburg, assisted by
the following priests: Rev. Jules G.
Foin, assistant pastor; Rev. J. a.
Huber, of Hanover and Rev. Charles
Goeckel, of Wilkes Barre, deacons of
honor; the Rev. \. ]. McCann, deacon
of the mass the Rev. James McGrath,
of Harrisburg, sub-deacon the Rev.
William O'Callahan, of Berwick, mas
ter of ceremonies; the Rev A. NJ.
Feeser, pastor of st. James church,
celebrant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
STREET REPAIRS ORDERED.

Mr.. Cleaver of the committee on
streets and bridges called attention to
the need of repairs on Water street.
He reported that +. @. Hartman, pro-
prietor of the silk mills, has agreed to
assist in defraying the cost, contribut-
ing his personal check for one hundred
dollars, if the borough will enter up
on the improvement of the street this
fall. On motion of Mr.. Cleaver it was
ordered that the borough accept Mr..
Hartman proposition.
Mr.. Hes reported that the last street
in Gulick's addition is in very bad
condition, being almost impossible for
heavy wagons. On motion the matter
was referred to the committee on
streets and bridges, with instruction
to make repairs Immediately, if neces-
sary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
A SPECIAL CHOIR.

Music for the occasion was furnish
ed by special choir under the direc-
tion of DIR. G.. \. Stock, of this city.
Among others of DanviIle who assist
ed the choir were: Mrs. J. +. Tooley.
Miss Agnes Kmcicinski, and Mrs
Michael Buck. Miss Mary Kmiecinski,
organist at st. Hubert's church, this
city. officiated at the organ during the
dedicatory exercises Anthony Schott,
of Sunbury, also assisted the choir
The church was crowded on the oc-
casion, among Others present being the
Hon. c. H. Dickerman, of Milton.
Hon. L. W. Welliver of Exchange,
and Judge F. G. Blee of Derry town
ship.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
.CONSTABLES
REPORT ROADS

Three hours sufficed to clean up all
the business before court Monday.
AS explained in our last issue, owing
to the fact that there were no bills of
Indictment nor causes for trial before
court, the grand and the traverse jur-
ors were notified not to appear Court,
therefore, was slim proposition.
However, during the three hours, that
court was in session Judge Evans was
busy
Court convened at 10 o'clock with
his Honor, Charles G. Evans, Prcsi-
dent Judge, and Associates Blee and
Welliver on the bench.
After presenting their reports the
constables were called before court,
being required to stand i'll u row. Fol
lowing the practice inaugurated at the
last term of court, Judge Evans ad-
dressing each one separately asked him
whether in conformity with the law,
since the last term of court he had
visited each place in his district where
liquor is sold at least once month
and whether ON these occasions he had
observed any violations Of the law,
either as relates to the selling of liquor
on Sunday-to minors-to person visi-
bly, affected with liquor or of known
Incorporate habits. Each constable in
whose district there are any places
where liquor is sold averred that he
had observed no violations in any
form
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21

+. II. Butler, of Wilkes Barre, who
died last week, has made provision in
his will for a parrot and two pet cats,
of which he thought great deal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
F. D. HARTMAN'S
PROPOSITION

The borough council held a regular
meeting friday eve with bare quorum
of members present as follows: Schatz,
Cleaver, lies, Jones, Everhart, Deutsch
and Marshall.
There was only small volume of
business on hand which was disposed
of in IA little over an hour
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
Expressed Sympathy.

The following telegram was received
yesterday by Charles Chalfant, of
South Danyille. from Lock Haven.
where opened yesterday the annual
meeting of the grand encampment of
Grand Lodge of Penn a. |. O. O. r.
Charles Chalfant, p. G.. NJ,
The grand encampment of the Penn
sylvania 1. o. o. f. in eightieth com
munlcation assembled has by resolu-
ton adopted expressed its sincere
sympathy for you in your continu ed
illness and enforced absence.
USHER a. HALL, grand scribe
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
WILL ENFORCE PAYMENT.

On motion it was ordered that the
borough solicitor be directed to pro-
ceed at once by due and legal process
to enforce the payment of the municip-
al claims and liens entered against the
properties on South Mill street for
curbing and paving said part of the
above street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
THE COURT HAS EVIDENCE.

At this juncture Judge Evans Great
ed mild sensation by asserting that
there are nevertheless violations of the
liquor law in Danville and that he
himself is able to produce the evidence
that the constables have failed to dis
cover
As late as last Saturday Judge Evans
declared he observed four drunken
men-each of whom was hardly able
to stand and should have been locked
up-moving about the streets of Dan
ville one of them remarked: Lets
go in and have another drink. ""They
went in,' Judge Evans affirmed, and
they got the drinks, too-at least they
lined up before the bar and the liquor
was set ont in front of them. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
THE BREWERIES.

1t was reported to the court that
much of the drunkenness observed on
the streets is caused by the practice
brewers have of selling beer by the
keg to parties or individuals who drink
the same in the alleys or along the
river.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21

He who needs constant direction
will never win life's big prizes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
THE SERMON.

The sermon was preached by the
Rev. Edward McClarey of Milton and
was an exceptionally able and APP
propriate effort. A comparison was
made between the temples of the old
law and those of the new. The temple
of Solomon and the sacrifices attached
thereto, for instance, were but types
Of the temples and sacrifices of the new
law. AS under the old law the blood
of the lamb and oxen We're offered as
victims, so under the new law the
blood and body of the Lamb of God,
namely, Jesus Christ, is offered on the
altar of every Roman Catholic church.
The following clergy were i'll the
sanctuary: the Rev. Father Murphy
of Bloomsbury; the Rev, Father
Dougherty of Sunbury; the Rev. Faith
er Boyle of Harrisburg; the Rev. Fa-
ther Kennedy of Lebanon; the Rev
DR.. Nickols of Lancaster.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
JURORS NOTIFIED
NOT To APPEAR

The regular term of court for Octo-
Der so far as the grand and traverse
jurors are concerned has been declar-
ed off. The order of court to that eff
feet, which was made on Saturday, was
not generally anticipated even about
the court house and came as a sur
prise.
Court convened in special session
Saturday morning with his Honor
Judge Evans and Associates Blee and
Welliver on the bench. Some routine
work was transacted when the court
made the following order:
And now, October is, 1909, it ap-
pearing to the court that there will be
no bills of Indictment or other matters
to be submitted to the grand jury at
the October term of court, 1909; and
it further appearing to the court that
there are no causes for trial at the said
October term of court, the sheriff Of
ed forthwith to notify the grand and
the petit or traverse Jurors summoned
for the said October term of court that
they will not be required to appear,
there being no business to be transact
ed that will require their appearance
at that time BY the Court,
CHARLES G. EVANS, p. J.
The action of court in notifying the
jurors not to appear effects a saving of
some four hundred dollars for the
county. Over and above this, how
ever, it is noteworthy fact that the
order reduces the number of terms of
court in Montour county this year to
one term, which was held last May
The next regular term of court will
not take place until January, 1910.
SHERIFF'S BUSY DAY.
AS the result of the above order of
court Sheriff d. @. Williams, Saturday
put in IA strenuous day, as it devolved
on him to notify each one of the grand
and traverse jurors drawn not to ap-
pear at court this morning Court in
several instances during few years
past has been declared off in the same
way, but it has never happened before
that the order was made so late in the
week and that the sheriff was given
such short time in which to notify
the jurors.
Sheriff Williams, however, proved
equal to the emergency, Saturday, and
did some of the liveliest kind of hustl-
ing. During the afternoon he notified
about one-half of all the jurors drawn
and Saturday evening felt confident
that, short as the interval was, he
would have no difficulty in reaching
every juror i'll the county in time to
prevent his apparence at court
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
CLASS CONFIRMED.

After the dedication the bishop ad-
ministered the sacrament of confrma-
tion to a class of nine. Before giving
confirmation the bishop spoke very
earnestly to the class, explaining the
doctrine of the sacrament of confrma-
tion. After the confirmation services
were over the bishop spoke very feel
ingly, thanking the members of St.
James parish, complimenting them on
their new church, referring in the
most commendatory terms to the good
work that has been accomplished by
their Jealous pastor, the Rev, y NJ
Ennynr
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21

Miss Anna Breslin, of West Halle
ton, took dose of laudanum, mistak
ing it for cough medicine, and died be-
fore the doctor arrived
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21
Well Known Musician Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cusumano and
son, of Scranton, are spending several
days with Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tillson of this
city. Mr.. Cusumano is well known in
musical circles having just finished an
engagement as trombone soloist with
Arthur Pryor's band, at New York
City.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-10-21

Mrs. j. M. Brader returned last
evening from a.week's visit with rela.
tives in Williamsport and Hughesville
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-30
WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES

A bad back turns every twenty.
four hours Into one duh round ~
pain and mlssry-you are lame In
the morning. naEged al day By
dull. throbbinE baekache. can't reat
In the evening or sleep weil at
night II hurts 20 bend over.
alFalghien np. get up from a ehasr.
OF IN even lgh, weight Any
sudden twist. turn or awkward
movement sends q tearing twlnRs ~
pain through the weak spot
nackarhe "a really kidney ache
The kidneys are ia the small II tho
hack. snd any palm there - enough
cause 20 suspect your Kidneys. II
the urine IL diacolorcd. contains
sandy sediment. OF passes too fire.
Quently. then yoa have double
proof
Keep the Kidneys well and the
Kidneys will keep you we'll Well
Kidneys filter the blood aud keep
Il pure Diseased Kidneys 0uly
partly purify the blood. Neglect
weak kidneys and yon invite uric
acid rheumatism. heart trouble.
diabetes Hright'a disease. aud a
lpnK list Of other serious disorders
now recognized ~ having their
cause In kidney weakness.
Al the first sign Of hackache or
urinary disorders. give the Kidneys
quick help. not with plastera. llni-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-30
SPORTING NEWS
INSIDE BASKETBALL
EXPERTLY EXPLAINED
NO. FRAMING THE TEAM

Keep men and bali moving rapid
le When a try h made for the
basket. leap 20 intercopi Il or SCOOP
lt from The floor and pass q or take
another shot for The basket This
geia the men con 90" ono anoihcrH
style 81 playing and docs more than
ans thing else a. give the mon
basket ball instinct II develops
spsed In starting and quick stop
ping. and when prac,lced conaeieas
tlouaiy will do more than any other
exercise to give a man endurance
and wind
if the men are playing under col
lege rules which permit duhbllng
much time should be- spent on this
start The men running up the floor
bouncing the ball rapidly with eth
~ hand. and have others guarding
them and making efforts to set the
ball This develops ability 20 dodge.
as well a. wind and endurance
should say that an evenings
work would be nsNfoii0ws When
the men reach the basket hal court
start them on pulley weights. or
give them calisthcnlcs Ia Eet up a
gu0d sweat Then follow with jump.
lns and passing the ball After this
practice goal throwing on the run
and while standing still u there
are signals TO be learned. practice
them for few minutes and then
scrimmage This schedule should
BE- gone through at least three
nights = week for al least six weeks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-30

In training the team the thlng 90
be drilled Into the men Is regularity
Of habits To be Ia the best physi.
cal condition meaus going 60 bed
and eating at regulRr hours
Tho men should be ia bed every
might by 10 30 and should sleep az
ieaat slgbt hours Meals should be
eaten az the same hours every dAy
Alcoholic drinks. tea. coffee and
pastry must not be INDUCED IN
There must not be any smoking
One Of tho best preliminary stunts
IL 10 work with Hight weight pull
ieys or 10 80 through a good set OF
ealisthenics lly these cxertions the
legs. arms and stomach are
strengthened and enabled 10 stand
tbs strain % a long. hard season
They also develop Quickness and
Endurance. and give the supplcneas
needed In the quick guarding o.
ending OF an opponent
High jumping must be nracticcd.
20 develop spring This not ony
helps a man 60 leap and intercept
passes. bat stands one 10 stead
when Il Is necessary 20 jump off a
held hall Il Is aggravating % BE-
outiumped on held bali under
yuur opponents seal. and have =
basket scored as the result
Passiug aud catching the hall
must D. continually practiccd. You
never can reach perfection IN eth
or. The best passes are the over.
hand. underhand and the side