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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
DEATH CLAIMS
EDWARD GRAHAM

Edward Graham died at his home,
Upper Mulberry street, at 5 30 O'Clock
Tuesday morning after several
months Illness of a complication of
diseases.
The deceased was aged thirty-fve
years and is survived by his widow
and three small children. His father,
James Graham, also survives along
with four brothers, Thomas, James,
Frank and Charles, and four sisters {:
Mrs. Matthew Ryan. Mrs. Msrgares
Sheehay, and Misses Catherine and
Julia Graham.
The deceased was employed as a
rougher at the puddle rolls of the
Reading Iron works. He was an in
telligeut and industrious young man
and was very popular. He was first
assistant chief of the fire departments,
being mem ber of the Continental hose
company. He was member of the
Total Abstinence and Benevolent as.
ISOLATION of St. Joseph's Catholic
church. He belonged to the A. A. of
l. S, and I. W, to the A. o. II. and
the FIaternal Order of Eagles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
a Gentle Knight of Old Branden-
burg.

Is a new serial story and the latesr
success OF Charles Major, the author
OF when Knighthood Was In Flow
eT" and those "Uncle Tom Auay
Bill" stories "A Gentle knight of
Old Brandeuburg" is strong story
dealing with love aud German history
and will appeal to all classes of read
ers, but particularly to German Am
ericaus aud those of German descent.
The characters are historical and young
Frederick and his favorite sister,
Princess Wilhelmina, figure conspicu.
ously throughout the entire story.
Charles Major in this story attempts
to do for German literature exactly
what he did for English literature in
his "Kni ghthood" volume and his ef-
forts have certainly proven very sue
cessful. 1t is an entertaining and pow
erful story and will be printed exclu-
sively in serial form in THE SUN
DAY Edition of THE PHILADEL-
PHIA PRESS, and the opening chapt-
ers appear May l6sh. Order your copy
in advance or write THE PHILADEL-
PHIA SUNDAY PRESS, Seventh and
Chestnut Streets. Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
INSPECTED THE
IMPROVEMENTS

After the session of court Saturday
Judge Evans viewed the frescoing in
the court room. He was much pleased
with the effect, especially, of the
figure Ct Justice. which is now in it's
place at the rear of the bench.
The absence of the bandage over the
eyes was noted and commented upon
by Judge Evans. who stated that the
open face of the figure of Justice pre-.
cisely meets with his ideas on the sub
ject.
Judge Evans said that he did not
presume to dictate in the matter. but
merely explained to the contractor
why an open face appealed to his judg-
ment. The figure of justice in the
court house of New York City is minus
the traditional hoodwink. Judge
Evans cited other places where the
open face has been adopted.
While looking over the improvements
in company of County Commissioner
George r. Sechler, Judge Evans call
ed attention to recommendation of one
of the grand Juries to the effect that
foot and advised that the improve
ment. which is very urgent, be made
at the present time. while other work
is in progress. The commissioners
will take the matter up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Oatarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Cstarrh Oure.
f. J. CHENEY & co.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. pei
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
SHOEMAKER FOUND
lNSENSIBLE

Englebert Albert. the weil-known
shoemaker. was found iusensible in
his place of business early Tuesday
morning as the result of sudden at
tack of illness. At last accounts he
was quite seriously indisposed.
A newsboy, who was passing Mr..
Albert's shop near the corner of Pine
and Bloom streets. was surprised to
see his feet protruding from the half
open door. AT the same moment Seth
Lormor came along. who lost no time
in making an investigation.
1t would seem that Mr.. Albert had
just returned from market. when he
was seized with the attack and fell
After some difficulty he was partially
restored to consciousness. and removed
to his home on Spring street. His
ymptoms were considered serious. 3
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Harrisburg Diocese Represented.

a The seventeenth annual national con.
ference of the Protestant Episcopal
Church clubs of the United States will
be held in New York City Tuesday
and Wednesday of next week
The delegates for the Church club
of the diocese of Harrisburg will be
James NJ. Lamberton, of Harrisburg
George N. Reynolds, of Lancaster
Frank O. Angle. of Danville. and Will.
liam A. Brosious, of Sunbury.
Delegates from twenty five or more
church clubs in different parts of the
United States will be present.
The social headquarters of the dele
gates will be at the Hotel Astor, while
the meetings will be held at the Cathe-
dral of st. John the Divine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
River Bridge Needs Paint.

It is not known what action the
county commissioners contemplate tax
ing in the matter but it is the con
sensus of opinion that the river bridge
ougth to be painted this summer.
Over year ago the grand jury re-
commended that the bridge be given 4
coat of paint and grand juries have
gone on record to the same effect ever
since. Much of the iron work, especi-
ally the big batter posts show the bad
effects OF rust and present most un-
slightly appearance. The only way to
protect iron work is to apply paint
freely. That the painting Of the bridge
has been postponed quite long enough
is evident to the most indifferent Oh.
server.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
DanvilIe Loses Close Game.

The Danville Y. NJ. O. A. base ball
team opened the season In a game with
the Berwick high school at the latter
place Saturday. in which the locals
were defeated by the close score of 5
to 4.
Danville PLAYED fine game and were
ahead until the eighth inning, when
an overthrow started romp for Ber-
wick which resulted In the scoring of
three runs.
The local team was as follows !:
Burke 2b, Kase 0. zimmerman Of,
Woodbridge 2b, Snyder RI. Price 1b,
Loeb II. Muckelrath IS.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
OWNER OF CANAL
APPEALED TO

Although the streets and alleys are
being cleaned up and the business
places are being decorated with the
stars and stripes and so many other
things are being done to make the
town tidy and attractive for the Odd
Fellows anniversary, yet there is
great danger that the old canal. the
greatest nuisance in the borough, will
be overlooked.
The first few days OF warm sunshine
have produced the usual effect. The
vilest of odors aud effluvium are ex.
hailed from the filthy and sewage-soak-
ed bottom, which is rendered still
more offensive by the accumulation of
trash that has found it's way into the
old ditch.
The attention of the public can not
be invoked too earnestly to this eye
sore, this source of contagion main
tanned in the midst of town.
The matter was brought up in couu-
Gil at its last meeting but no definite
action was taken. This was not be-
cause the members did not think that,
in view of the Odd Fellows anniver-
sary and the other important events
scheduled for Danville during the next
few weeks, thorough draining and
cleaning of the old canal was not "A
desiderstum, but rather because the
solicitor had advised against any such
course on the part of the borough
for purely technical reasons
Since the meeting of council the
question has been submitted to the D.
L. & W. Railroad company. the own
er of the canal, begging that it take
hold OF the matter in some way that
will afford instant relief. In the past
the d. L. & w Railroad company al
ways denied responsibility for the
foul and unsanitsry condition of the
old canal, claiming that all tbs pollu.
tion had come from local source and
might have been averted. Under the
circumstances 1T Is doubtful whether
any practical help will come from the
D. l. s. w. Railroad company at this
time.
1t is intolerable to reflect that the
old canal must lie in it's present con.
dition during Odd Fellows day, when
thousands of strangers will pour into
town. What kind of an impression
they will carryIhome with them. il the
old canal is permitted to lie In It's pre-
sent condition, it is not difficult tc
conjecture.
II it should come to the worst and
the borough hesitates to act In the
premises could not individual citizens
take hold of the matter: The canal be
tween Mill and Ferry streets, at least
as well as a small section west Of the
Mill street culvert. should be cleaned
up at whatever cost, \ shallow ditch
dug at trifiing cost, would drain of
| the water and after few days tht
vile odorS would decrease.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Public Fountain In Commission.

The public fountain has gone into
commission for the season. 1t was
much frequented Monday. At this
season the river water is still quite
palatable and it is surprising how
many persons stop to quench their
thirst at the fountain. The new cup,
the contribution from J W. Phillips,
Is in almost continuous use.
The delivery and other horses con.
stantly employed on the street have
not forgotten their favorits drink ing
place aud now that the water has re-.
appeared may be seen drinking with
their accustomed regularity.
On the whole the fountain would
seem almost Indispensable IN hot aud
dusty weather. No finer gift could
have been presented the town, aud the
ladies of the Christian Temperance
Union whose diligence and humane
sentiments made the fountain posi-
BILE, have the satisfaction of knowing
that it is most nobly fulfilling it's mis-
sion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
LADYLIKE GAME
OF BASKET BALL

When the gentler sex breaks into
athletics it puts the editor rather up
against it, for he don't know whether
to hand out the assignment to the
sporting writer or to the social hack.
For Saturday evenings event Of the
basket ball game between the Danville
high school and the Sunbury Young
Women's Christian association, it was
decided that it was up to the sporting
man to cover the story, and now the
poor fellow can't decide whether he
is supposed to hand out the usual bask-
ct ball dope or dwell upon the social
features of the contest
Anyway (to get a start) it was
select audience, and large one too.
that gathered at the armory for the
event, included being bunch Of fair
rooters from Sunbury numerous pspss
and mammae of the Danville contest
ants, and rah ran boys in plenty TO en-
courage the varsity.
but Sunbury was able 30 send but one
team to Dauville at the last miunte,
because, as explained b. Miss Griffith
the physical director and Ghaperone of
the visitors, Saturday night being bean
night number Of the fair athletes
from the down river town were con-
strained to remain at home. Danviile
bossting Of two teams each of which
demanded recognition the personnel
was divided so that one team played
during the first haif aud the other
team during he'second half, the same
| group OF visitors doing duty during
the whole game.
At the end of the game the score
stood - TO 8 in Sunbury favor, which
might indicate to the inexperienced
that the local bevy had been worste ed
at all points. which certainly was not
the case. True, the Sunbury team
played better basket ball, but Danville
had them far aud away beaten as to
looks Another reason for Sunbury's
victorious score might be found, but
more advanced age and greater weight
of the visitors.
Girls basket ball is vastly differ
ent proposition from the ordinary var
iety when the boys get out on the
floor and raise general rough house
for two halves. With the former, as
is natural. the sport is far gentler, al
though Notwithstanding all preoau
tions one Sunbury player had the mis-
fortune TO receive the plump weight
of Danville damsel on the left ank le
with the result that slight sprsin re-
suited.
n the girls variety of basket ball
there are six players instead of FIVE,
the additional one being q center
Marks on the floor keep forwards.
centers and guards on their own sec
tions of the floor, only forwards being
allowed to toss baskets. Almost any
thing constitutes foul, but as not
many of the foul tries result in tallies
that doesn't make much difference.
That the audience enjoyed the event
was attested by the cries OF admira-
tion and enthusiasm that burst sponta-
neously several times and which were
promptly quieted by the referee.
The Danville players were: Misses
Ethel Rookafaller. Ethel Woods. Per
telle Wolverton. Lois Williams Mabel
! Sheppers0u. Lnreua ana e s!o Guiick.
Edua Gearhart, Edith Jenkins, Ethei
shannon. Edua Hughes, and LilliAn
Foster. The sudbury players included
Misses Messimer, Griffith, Vought,
! Llndermau, Myers and BaiT.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

People past middle life usually have
some kidney or bladder disorder that
saps the vitality. which is naturally
lower in old age. Foley's Kidney Re-
medy corrects urinary roubles, slim
mates the kidneys and restores strength
and vigor. 1t cures uric acid troubles
by strengthening the kidneys so they
will strain out the uric acid that set
ties in the muscles aud Joints causing
rheumatism. For sale by Paulas q
Co.'S. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
SUSQUENANNA
MAGNATES MET

At meeting of the managers OF the
various teams of the Susquehanna
league, held in Bloomsbury Saturday,
the schedule for the month of May
was completed and action taken upon
a number of other important matters.
The completion of the schedule for
the season at Saturdays meeting had
been contemplated, but when the man
was found impossible to complete it at
one meeting and after framing up the
first months schedule, which includes
eight games. the completion of the en-
tire schedule was held over for fu-
ture date.
SCHEDULE AS COMPLETED.
The schedule as completed follows:
May S-Nanticoke at Berwick; AL
den at Bloomsbury; Nesoopeck at Shi-
ckshinny; Benton at Danville.
May l5-Danville at Nsnticoke: AL
den at Shickshinuy; Bloomsbury at
Nesoopeck Berwick at Benton.
May 22-Nauticoke at Bloomsbury :;
Shiokshinny at Alden: Nescopeck at
Danville; Benton at Berwick.
May 29-Bloomsburg at Shickshin.
ny; Alden at Nesoopeok; Danville at
Beuton Berwick at Nsntiooke.
May 3l-a. n, Nanticoke at Alden;
Berwick at Nescopeek: Bloomsbury at
Danville; Shickshinny at Benton.
May 3l-p. M, Alden at Nantiooke,
Berwick at Nesoopeok; Danville at
Bloomsbury; Shiokshinny at Benton.
REPRESENTATIVES. PRESENT.
Present at the meeting were the fol-
lowing. all the teams being represent
ed except Shickshinny. Hoffman, Of
Danville; Hess, of Nanticoke Breeze,
of Alden; Savage, of Berwick Patter-
son, of Nescopeck; Titel. of Blooms
burg; McHenry, of Benton.
PROTEST WAS DECIDED.
Nesoopeck's protest to Bloomsbury S
signing of Meyer, last years pitcher,
came up and was decided by Nesco-
peck securing him. From the state
ments it appears that Meyer had sign.
ed preliminary contract with Nesco-
peck aud had later signed league
contract with Bloomsbury. After a
discussion of the matter it was decid-
ed to have President Steiber inter
view him and ascertain with which
team he preferred playing, this with
out any interference on the part of
either management. This was done
and Meyer chose Nescopeck and the
incident was closed. Nanticoke also
came down with protest against Ber.
wick playing Hunky Joe. - The pro-
test was i'll founded however, for Ber-
wick, who turned over their contracts,
had not signed him.
OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED
The bylaws came in for discussion
and they were so amended that the
president has the power and control
over all league umpires. The approval
of the players was taken out of the
hands OF the board of directors and
given to the president
The eligibility of players also came
up for discussion and it WAS decided
to change the bylaws SO that any man
who successfully plays professional
ball for a month or more this season
is debarred from participating in
Susquehanna league games.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Mrs. George Lindsey, of Tsylors-
town. Washington county. went to the
pasture the other evening and found a
Jersey COW racing madly about. In
vestiRation led to the discovery that
small snake had worked its way into
the animals right nostril and become
wedged fast. The cows nose was split
to extract the snake, but later the
animal was shot as a veterinarian said
she had been bitten and would die.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Mr. +. G. Fritts, Oneonta, n. Y,
writes: my little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's Orino Lax.
ative, and | think it is the best rem.
edy for constipation and liver troub.
lie. +" Foley's Orino Laxative is best
for women and children as it is mild,
pleasant and effective, and is a splend-
id spring medicine, as it cleauses the
sVstem am clears the complexion.
Forssle by Paules &C o's. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Foiey's Honey and Tar is safe
guard against serious results from
spring onlds, which in1ame the lungs
and deveIop INTO pneumonia. Avoid
cnuutGTfeits by Insisting upon having
the genuine Foley Hsoney and Tar,
which contains no harmful drugs. For
sale by pnules & Co.'S. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
DO YOU USE AN AToMIzER in

DO YOU USE AN ATOMIZER in
treating Nasal Catarrh? II so you will
appreciate Ely's Liquid Cream Balm,
the quickest and surest remedy for
this disease. In all curative properties
it is identical with the solid Cream
Balm, which is so famous and so sue
cess'ul in overcoming Catarrh, Hay
Fever and Gold in the head There Is
relief in the first dash OF spray upon
the heated sensitive air-passages. All
druggists Zoo, including spraying
tube, or m+ilei ny + y Bros. j6 War.
rem St New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Ii YOU have backache and urinary
troubles you should take iFoley's Kid
ney Remedy to strengthen aud build
up the kidneys SO they will act prop
erly, as a serious kidney trouble may
develop. For sale by Psules & Co.'S.
Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

During the spring every one would
be benefited by taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy. 1t furnishes a needed
tonic to the kidneys after the extra
strain OF winter, and it purifies the
blood by stimulating the Kidneys. and
causing chem to eliminate the impuri.
ties from it. Foley's Kidney Remedy
imparts new life and vigor. Pleasant
to take. For sale by Paules & Co.'S.
Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

We often wonder how any person
can be persuaded into taking any thing
but Foley''s Honey aud Tar for
coughs, colds and lung trouble. Do
not be fooled into accepting "own
make" or other substitutes. The gen.
uine contains no harmful drugs and
is in yellow package. Tor sale by
Paules & Cos. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

The third attempt by incendiaries
to burn out ]. Schlanger, West Ber-
wick storekeeper and hotel proprietor,
was successful. Early Monday morn
ing his large hotel. store, barn, ware
house and eleven dwellings were burn
ed to the ground. rendering seven
families homeless and involving loss
of $3.50, 900.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Becomiug Green.

The willows along the river bank
are bursting into leaves; likewise the
lawns abuut town as the results of the
recent rain are becoming green. Evid-
emily pleasant weather has come to re-
main.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
THE FACTS.

IhE AOIS.
From petition and answer the fol.
lowing facts appear:
That Alfred A. Blecher was appoint
ed by the court tax collector for Coop
er township, February l6, 1906.
That in spring election in said town
ship on February 10. 1907. the said
Alfred A. Bleoher received majority
of votes cast for tax collector.
That the said Alfred A. Blecher
qualified and served H. tax collector
for said township duriug the years
1907 and 1908.
That at spring election held in said
township on February IS, 1909, lonzo
Mauser. the petitioner, was elected
tax collector OF said township fer the
three years next ensuing
That on February u, 1909, the court
approved the bond of A feed A. tlsch-
er as tax collector for the said town-
ship of Cooper for the year 1909.
On behalf of the petitioner it is con-
tended that the appointment Of Alfred
A. Blecher, the respondent, on Feb
ruary 28, 1906. was for the unexpired
term Of years; that the election Of
February 10. 1907, was nulity and
that the approval of the respondent S
bond on February 81, 1909, for the
year 1909, was erroneous and should
be stricken off and set aside. On the
other hand the respondent challenges
the correctness of the petitioner S con-
tentions.
THE LAW ON THE SUBJECT.
After quoting the acts of June g.,
1898, and of July 2, 1895, Judge Evans
states
1.-The acts of assembly are decisive
of the question. Tax collectors
throughout the Commonwealth are
elected triennially under the act of
| June 6, 1893. The first election under
the act occurred in February, 1894,
and thereafter triennially would bring
February 1909, as the proper year for
electing tax collectors throughout the
Commonwealth.
1T, therefore, follows that the petit.
tioner, having been elected tax collect
or at the February election, in 1909. Is
entitled to qualify and serve for the
year 1909.
"And now to wit. April II, 1909
rule absolute. And it is further ord
cred and directed that the approval OF
the bond of Alfred A. Blecher as tax
collector for the year 1909, for Cooper
township be revoked and set aside, the
county to pay record costs
By the Court,
CHARLES O. EVANS, p. j."
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Attended Clinics.

DR.. Cameron Shultz has returned
home from Rochester, Mimi, where
during the past two weeks he attend
ed the clinics of Americas most fam.
ous surgeons.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Richard Corooran, of Pittston, will
probably lose foot by reason of his
carelessness in handling his fathers
revolver.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Blood poisoning that developed from
a horses kick proved fatal to Henry
Beeoher, Norristown produce dealer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

therefore, If Kidney
trouble is permitted to
continue, serious re-
suits are most likely
to follow. Your other
organs may need at
tention, but your kid
neys most, because
they do III ost and
should have attention
first. Therefore, when
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
oniC or StimuIant :?

There is immense difference between tonic and
stmuant Up one day. way back the next that's a
smuan Steady progress day by day toward perfect
health that's tonic Ayers Sarsaparilla is tonic
strong tonic The only Sarsaparia entirely free from
alcohol Do not stimulate unless your doctor says So
He knows Ask him. Do as he Co., LoweH Mas,
Constipation the bIOasnes bad
debility
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by OVer-WOrk.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
sponsible for much sickness and suffering,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
APPROVAL OF
BOND REVOKED

Judge Evans Saturday handed down
an opinion relative to the legality of
the courts action in approving the
bond of Alfred Blecher. tax receiver
of Cooper township, for the year 1909,
which contains points that will prove
OF value to the public, making clear
the course to be pursued when a simi-
lar state of affairs occurs in the future.
The approval of Mr.. Bleoher's bond
was set aside and revoked by the
court