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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
NOupht Reunion.

About 25O representatives of she well
known Vought family gathered al
Vought's Lutheran church in May.
berry township on Saturday for the
eighth annual reunion OF their clan
The occasion was most enjoyable and
successful in every way, All OF the
towns in this section and a wide area
OF the country were represented and
included among those present, also,
were many from distance.
Addresses were made by Rev. John
Bodine, of Tsllmans. New York Rev.
Freeman Vought, of Berwick; Revs.
Faus and Shannon, of Elysburg,
The officers were reelected as fol-
lows: President, Simon Vought; Sec
retary, Mrs. Adams; registrar, Mrs.
Charles Klingman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
An Upright Clock.

G. ". Ruckle has on exhibition at
his store what Is probably the first up
right clock ever seen in this section.
The clock Is the latest production of
Que of the leading clock makers and is
a novelty is many respects. Ii stands
about three feet in height and the
hours are marked off in much the same
way as the inches on the foot rule. \
white mouse controlled by the ZACH
anism answers the purpose of the
hands on an ordinary dial, climbing
and pointing the time with its nose.
With the striking Of one o'clock the
mouse drops down and starts over in
accordance with the "Dlckory, Dick
ory Dock" rhyme. which is inscribed
at the bottom of the clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
DEATH OF CHAS.
H. CAMPBELL

Charles H. Campbell, well-known
resident. died at his home on Church
street at | | 40 O'Clock III. yesterday.
The deceased was taken i'll ON Mon
day He had symptoms of typhoid few
er, but during the week he sustained
one or more strokes Of paralysis, which
were the immediate cause of death.
Following Thursday he was very low
and his death. although sudden, was
by no means unexpected.
Charles H. Campbell WAS aged 56
years, month and days He was a
lifelong resident OF this locality, a
good citizen, a hard working and dilig-
ent man. For seventeen years. up to a
few months ago. he WAS employed at
John Eisenhart's meat market. Later
he had employment at Nanticoke.
He is survived by his wife, two
daughters, Desda and Alma. and one
son, Robert. all of whom reside at
home.
Mrs. Susan Campbell, mother OF the
deceased, died near Trevorton Tuesday
evening and by u touching coiucid-
ence was consigned to the grave at
Catawissa Yesterday just about the
hour that her son passed away.
! Ambrose Campbell of Snydertown,
Frank Campbell of Elysburg, Mrs.
Margaret Savdge of Snydertown and
Mrs. O. L. Yeager of Shamokin are
surviving brothers and sisters of the
! deceased.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
TWENTY THREE
DEATHS In JULY

The report Of the local registrar 30
the Bureau OF Vital Statistics for July
shows that twenty three deaths wers
reported during the month. precisely
the same number as occurred in June.
In May there were twenty five deaths.
OF the twenty three deaths that oc-
Cured in July eight took place at ths
hospital for the insane
The birth rate, which during the
month of May fell 90 twelve. a mum
Der npreCedentedly low, during June
became normal again. the number or
births reported being twenty seven.
In April there were twenty one births
THE GENERAL HEALTH.
The general health of the community
was never better even at this season
of the year, when there ia a general
abatement in human Ills and the ply
sicisus are enabled to take a rest. Nc
cases OF scarlet fever, pneumonia, or
measles we're reported during the
month. Two cases of typhoid fever
with one death from that disease were
reported as against one case of typhoid
during June. There was one case OF
erysipelas in July.
There is one feature of the report
for July that is somewhat anomalous
Three cases of diphtheria were report
ed. The appearance of this disease is
rare at this time of year anu cau hard
~ be accounted for To show taas
diphtheria has something Of foot.
hold it might be stated that an add
sional case was diagnosed yesterday
ana viii come in with the report for
August
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Business Outlook is Favorable

The outlook is very favorable for a
lively and increasing business this fall
sud winter The tariff measure will
be out Of the way this week. The
thFeshing returns show the winter
wheat 20 he in better condition and
greater yield than the government
estimates Indicated. The spring wheat
is now being harvested, and beyond
damage, and shows up we'll. The corn
crop is growing finely, and every crop
but cotton promises WELL although a
IL. coo, 600 bale crop of cotton is prob.
able, aud that ill meet the demand
and net growers s720, 900, 600 at present
prices, the largest total ever received
for a single years growth OF cotton
The number of idle cars decreased al
most II, 900 In the last fortnight re-
ported Oh, and the railroad gross earn
ings for the third week OF July were
). 81 per cent. better than last year,
the gain over last year being greater
than In the second week of July
Foreign commerce at New York is
even better than in 1907 The dry
goods trade is expanding. and the only
Fall River mill that has not been pay
ing dividends lately has declared q
small dividend. Midsummer dullness
has not shown itself in the iron and
steel trade, aud the business increases
in volume Wire products and wire
rods have gone up e. ton, aud there
are prospects of advances by the trust
on mates, shapes and bars. Wool sales
in Boston we're about the same as they
were before and doubls the same as
the amount In the corresponding week
OF last year The cotton goods market
is strong, and though the volume Of
business is not very great, prices are
tending upward. In woolens. mem s
wear lines for spring have been very
active. Some mills withdrew, saying
that their product tad been sold up.
Demand for dress goods has been rath.
er light. Shoe shipments from Boston
are little under the previous week
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
CHANGES IN
BLOCK SYSTEM

The final step in the changes made
by the Pennsylvania Railroad company
in the block system on the south side
took place Saturday morning, when
she telegraph instruments were remov-
ed from the station, the wires taken
out aud these, along with the sems
phone, were transferred to the new
tower built a mile and a half below
she station near the farm of Amos
Wohlforth.
This change in the block system has
been under contemplation for long
time. The tower occupied for the first
Saturday was built last summer. Ii
is believed that many advantages will
accrue from the change. The block
formerly ended at the station, which
necessitsted the presence Of the op
orators in the depot, which building
in the opinion of the officials should
be devoted wholly to the transaction
OF business relating to freight and
passenger traffic. At times there was
quite congestion when the freight
crews awaiting orders occupied the
platform or waiting room along with
persons who had come to take train.
Another inconvenience that will be
obviated is the detention of passenger
trains above the crossing, which oc
CURED when the signals were so set as
to indicate that a train was on the
block. Hereafter regardless OF wheth.
er she next block is clear or not, the
train can come directly in to the sta
tion aud there will be no necessity Of
making two stops
The telegraph operators will enjoy
many advantages by the change, the
one unpleasant feature being probably
the additional walk entailed.
The day of "a hours is divided into
three tricks at the tower, Edward
Burger is on duty from : a. m to p.
IN. Alvin Boyer from 3 p, m. to IL p.
m. and Bruce McCracken from IL p.
NJ. to 7 a. IN.
Some changes will be made in the
station, now that the operators nave
been transferred to the tower. The
clerks desk will hereafter occupy the
bay window where the telegraph in
strumeuts formerly were In adddi-
tiou, there will be a general moving
around OF the furniture In order to Sc
cure all the room available for the
other departments. The station will
present altogether a different appear
ance, especially, after train time, at
night, when it will be locked up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Judge Evans Did Not Appear

Judge Evans was unable to appear
at court Saturday ana the application
for the transfer of liquor license at
the Dougherty stand on Northumber
land street could not be acted upon.
Hon John H. Garman of Scranton,
who represented the applicant, was on
hand and no doubt the warm contest
begun two weeks previously, when the
application was withdrawn, but for
Judge Evans absence. would have been
carried through to finish.
As it was court was merely opened
and closed with Associate Judges Blee
and Welliver on the bench. There will
be a session of court next Saturday, at
which time it was announced the ap-
plication for transfer of license will
be acted upon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05

The poor of the North Side, In Pitts
burg, now have their wants supplied
from a store established for that pur-
pose. There have bean quite a few ap-
plioants for the new charity in spite
of the shortness of its existence. The
associato ION thst has charge of this
store used to give slips to the poor in
return for which grooers would give
them food but the supplies furnished
were sometimes a doubtful quality,
necessitating new system.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
SURPRISED on Birthday.

surprise birthday party was given
in honor of Mr.. George Moser's birth
day on Saturday evening, as his home
on Danville r. #. D. /. A very enjoy
able evening was spent by Fall present
in dancing and social chat. Refresh
ments were served, after which al left
for their homes wishing Mr Moser
many happy returns of the day.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Francis Shestler, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Robbins MIR. and Mrs Will Cor
Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ware, Mr..
aud Mrs. Peter Rake, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Steinman, Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
Moser, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ashenfelder,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ray Colder, Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Mowrer, Mr. and Mrs.
John Ashentelder. Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs Will Patterson,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rake, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will St. Clair, Mr. and Mrs. George
Roat. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Springer, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Murray, Mr. and
Mrs. w. Steinman, Mesdames
Kathryn Bogart, Kate MoseI, Amanda
Rediuger; Misses Sallie Bogart. Edna
Dietrich, Flora, Lizzie and Mary Rob
bins. Laura Rake, Rosa and Bessie
Heddens Mstronia Sheatler, Myrtle
Cornelison, Mabel Mower, Kathryn
Edith, Thelma and Faye Miller, Ruth,
Ethel and Carrie Steiuman, Eloise
Patterson, Stella and Minnie Ware.
Olive, Annie and Maude Colder, Edna
Springer Messrs. Chris Springer, John
Fruit, Charles Ashenfelder, Harry Um-
stead, Freeman and Martin Robbins,
Frank Snyder. VIII Bogart, Robert
Carey, Elmer and Stewart Colder,
Nelson Cornelison, Earl Miller HON
er, Sam, Lloyd and Casper Sheatler,
Paul Hoagland, Alexander and Allen
Steinmap, Elmer st. Clair, Sidney
and Russell Moser, Frank stump and
Conrad Springer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05

ELY'S CREAM BALM has been tri-
ed and not found wanting in thousands
of homes all over the country. 1t has
won a place in the family medicine
closet among the reliable household
remedies. where it is kept at hand for
use in treating cold in the head just as
soon as seme member OF the household
begins the preliminary sneezing or
snufflinR, 1t gives immediate relief and
day or two's treatment will put
stop to a cold which might, if not
checked, become chronic and run lnso
bad case of catarIh.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Birthday Surprise party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. A.
II. Mcfarland, RushtoWn, SATURDAY
Isvening, in honor of their daughter,
! B!a4chas blIthiay The evening was
spent with games after which refresh
meuts were served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
! Vim. Gulick, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Nc
Farland, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Nought,
Mr. aud Mrs. Ralph Shannon. Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Barnhart, Mr.. and Mrs. John McFar
land, Mr and Mrs. Howard Woodruff.
Misses Emily Harvey of st. Lotus,
Mo; Margaret Ryan, of Altoona; !;
Ethel Johnson. Verta Ryan, Ethel
Gulick, Neva Kase, Grace Barnhart,
Reta Eckman, Sara Vought, Carrie
Vought. Velms Adams, Anna Vought,
Matilda Vought, Blanche Mcfarland.
Grace Kase, Trenton Hummer, Rachel
Bsrnhart. Elizabeth Gulick, Nettie
Gulick, Catherine Vought. Messrs.
Harold Bausett. Ralph Bennett, Peter
Barnhart, s. \. Eckmsu, |. II. Ware,
Charles Woodruff, Michael Dudash,
Paul Ksse, Charles Fisher, Frank
Adams, Earl Gulick, Mari Eby, Ed
ward Whslen, Benton Eby, Arlington
Fisher, John Vought, Joseph Hummer,
Jerry Bassett, Frank Guliok. Roy
Drum, O. H. Gulick, Ray Wertz,
Charles Wert2, Charles Gulick, Frank
Rowersox, Masters Addison Ryan.
Frank Woodruff, Toy Ryan. Allison
Rayu, Jacob Vought. Herbert McFar
land, Stewart Mcfarland
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
M'COLLUM
CHOSEN PRESIDENT

W. Il. MoCollum, sporting editor Of
the Wilkes Barre Record Sunday was
elected president of the Susguehanna
base ball league to succeed Fred A.
Steiber. of Bloomsbury, whose resig-
nation, accepted at the last meeting
of the managers, went into effect on
Saturday.
A meeting was held at the Central
hotel, Bloomsbury, yesterday after
noon, the following associations being
represented by their managers: Dan
Vile, Hoffman; Benton, McHenry:
Bloomsbury, Titel; Berwick, Savage i;
Nescopeck, Patterson; Shiokshinny,
Colley. In the absence OF Manager
Hess, Nanticoke was represented by
J. @. McHenry. Alden was the only
association not represented.
McOULLUM PRESIDENT.
The principal object of the meeting
was to elect a president of the Susque'
hauua league to Hucceed Fred A. Steib-
er, who owing to pressure OF business
engagements rendered his resignation
early in July The managers irs:inc-
tively turned to W. L. McCullum as a
man eminently qualified to act as presi-
dent of the league. He was elected
without any opposition.
Yerrick. OF Danvilie, formerly sub
stitute umpire, was chosen as reg
ular league umpire to fill vacancy
that had occurred.
PRESIDENT STEIBER SUSTAINED
A resolution was adopted sustaining
President Steiber in his recent decis-
ion which gave the game to Nanticoke
that was protested by Dsnville earlier
in the season. All of the managers,
with the exception Of Hoffman, sup.
ported the resolution.
THE PROPOSITION FAILED.
Just before adjourning Manager
Titsl, of Bloomsbury, advanced FRO
positiou to the effect that the series Of
games scheduled for the season end
with last Saturday and that new
series be started. This. OF course
would leave Nanticoke winner of the
first series Of games. The teams would
all start anew, on the same footing.
The winner OF the second series, it was
proposed, should play off with Nanti.
coke at the close of the season
1t was claimed that by starting a
new series of games all the clubs OF
the league would have the same in
duoement to play good ball and inter
est would be created anew.
At this junoture President Sseiber
reported that he had learned author
itatiyely that it was Danville's inten-
tiou, if Manager Titel's proposition
was carried into effect, to institute an
action in equity. Foreseeing compli-
cations ahead the league after some
| discussion decided to abandon the idea
of beginning a new series of games.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Cured Hay Fever & Summer Cold

A. S. Nusbaum, Ratesville, Indiana,
writes - Last year suffered for three
months with summer cold SO distress
ing that it iutertered with my bust
ness [ had many Of the symptoms of
hay faver, aud a DOCTORS prescription
did not reach my case, au1 took sew
eral medicines which seemed only to
aggravate it. Fortunately | insisted
upon having Foley's Honey and Tar
it quickly cured me My wife has
since used Foley's Honey and Tar
with the same success. Sold by Paul
es Ga Co. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Runs Trains On Time.

in she Summary of Passenger train
Movement for the Month of May
1909" issued by the public service
comm ssion, State of New York. sec
ond district, the Lackawanna railroad
again leads all the large steam rail,
roads in average percentage of trains
on time, with record of 9S per cent
Only per cent. Of its total nun Der OF
passenger trains we're late during the
month of May, and, according to the
report, the average delay per train run
was bus three tenths ot one minute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
CAMP MEETING
AT PAULES' GROVE

The A. NJ +. church viii hold Is
annual camp meeting at Psules grove
for one week beginning sunday, Aug.
Sth and ending Sunday, August 18th.
A small admission fee viii be charged
on Sundays the proceeds being devot-
ed TO repairs on the church.
The meetings during the camp will
be in harga of Mrs. Huldey Brown.
evangelist, and in addition there will
be good singing and speaking The
local committee in charge Of the meet
ing is composed of Mrs. NJ. Jordan,
Abe Jones aud @. Young.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
AMENDMENTS TO
THE CONSTRUCTION

There will be ten amendments to
the Constitution to be voted on at the
next general election, and the voter
will be kept busy using his pencil in
making crosses opposite for" or
against" each amendment. The main
object of these amendments is to do
away with the spring elections, SO that
In the even numbered years state offic.
ers will be elected -
The first amendment provides that
where a vacancy occurs in an office
that is filled by appointment by rhe
governor, two months before a general
election in November, the office shall
be filled at that election At present
il the vacancy occurs three months be
fore election it is so filed
The second amendment fixes the
terms Of the auditor general and State
! treasurer at four years each. At the
! present time the State treasurer
term Is two years aud the auditor gen.
erai : three years. The State treasurer
and auditor general elected this year
sha!l eaon serve three years and after
that be elected for four years.
The third amendment changes the
term of justices OF the peace and alder.
men from five to six years.
The fourth amendment applies only
to Philadelphia and fixes the term of
magistrates from five TO six Years
The fifth amendment changes the
general election from annual to bien
nial, all to be held in the even mum
bered years.
The sixth amendment does away
with all spring elections, abolishinl
them entirely, aud all municipal elec
tions will be held in November in ode
numbered years.
The seventh amendment increase,
the terms of election officers from one
to two years.
The eighth amendment provides tina
elections of State officers shall he helC
on general election day except when
in either case, special elections ma,
be required TO FL Gpexpired terms.
The ninth amendment changes th,
terms of all county officers to fouI
years.
The tenth Amendments fixes the term.
OF office of county commissioners anc
county auditors at four years. evident
II classifying them in the coautv cffc
eJ~ coming under the ninth amend
u'ut.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05

No matter how long you have suffer
ed, Foley's Kidney Kennedy viii eelp
yol. Mrs 5 l.. Bowen, of Wayne, W.
Va. writes: - was sufferer from
k'uney disease, so that at TIMES ]
could not get out of bed, and when
did | could not stand straight. / took
Foley's Kidney Remedy One dollar
bottle aud part of the second cured
me entirely. 1t will cure you. Sold
by Psules & Cos. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Birthday Party.

A very delightful evening was spent
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs Lewis
Paul in honor of MIS-. Paul's birth
day. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs g Q. Moore and daughter Ruth,
Misses Margaret Campbell, Bertha and
Mary Paul, Annie. Edith and Ella
Paul, Warren Paul, Messrs. George
foreman, Brit Unger. Refreshments
were served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Fell From Apple Tree.

Allison. the seven year old son OF
George Mutchler OF Elysburg, fell from
an apple tree at Ills home Saturday
afternoon and badly fractured his
right arm. The little fellow had climb
ed the tree to gather some of the fruit
when losing lis balauce he fell to the
ground, distancs of about ten feet.
DR.. G. ..E. Allison reduced the fracture.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Take Notice.

All persons are recommended to take
Foley's Kidney Remedy for haukache,
rheumatim. aud kidney and bladder
trouble. 1t will quickly correct uri-
nary irregularities, which, II neg
lected, may develop into a serious ILL.,
ness. It will restore health and
strength. Do not neglect signs of kid
uey or bladder trouble and risk Bright's
disease and diabetes Sold by Paulss
e Cos. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Defended Herself With Ha,pln

Defending hreself with a hat min,
Mrs. Clara Kerstetter, of Northumber
alnd, drove off a man who tried to as.
sault her on the road near Blue Hill
Monday evening.
y fellow followed her all the way
from North cumberland aud as she went
down the road near the culyeIt at the
Shikellimy hollow, he accosted her and
asked where she was going. She told
him that it was none of his business.
lie seized her and threw her down on
the road She pulled hat pin from
her hat and thrust it into his side SO
deeply that it stuck there. Although
aged about forty five years she fought
with great strength, AS she fell her
hand struck on stone in the road.
With this she beat him on the face and
head.
Although he bled copiously from
the wounds which she inflicted he did
not retreat until he saw the wagon OF
William Ruhl coming from the direc-
tiOn Of Northumberland, when he fed
up the hollow. Another buggy came
up about this time and Mrs Kerstet-
ter was taken to the ferry house near
Shamokin Dam, where the effects OF
the encounter were removed. From
there she was taken home by John
Kessler
The fellow who committed the as.
sault is described as appearing like a
railroad man. He had been seen lott
eriDg about Northumberland the day
before. He wore blue shirt. light
suspenders, black trousers and black
linen cap with celluIoid visor, which
he lost in the struggle and which Mrs,
Kerstetter has. He was begrimmed
with dirt, as though he had just come
off the road.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-08-05
Now Comes the Lions,

Articles of incorporation were filed
at the county clerk Office In Camden
Saturday by the Fraternsl Order OF
American Lions. The appearance Of
the Lions" with the papers caused
considerable comment in lodge circles
in Camden, where the Elks, the Eag les,
Owls and Moose hold the fort, the lat
ter organizing but recently.