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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
FOUND WAY TO
GET CHEAP LIGHT

The Shamokin and Coal Township
Heat. Light and Power company trip
ped up six Coal township hotelkeepers
in their work of beating" the light
meters recently introduced through
out the township.
For the past several months the
saloonkeepers who have places of busi-
ness in Springfield aud Marshallton
districts of the township, have been
defrauding the light company through
a simple method introduced there by q
fellow who had a knowledge of elec-
trioity. Up until the introduction Of
the fraud the hotelmen were paying
from s6. 90 up per month for the light
service. immediately upon the in
PRODUCTION of the system the watts,
kilowats and the whatnots in the clock
like d:sls failed to keep up their
marathon speed, and the saloonmen
were elated when the collectors came
around, read the meters and only
charged one-sixth of former prices.
However, the electric light people
at once became suspicious and at six
of the saloons found how the myster-
ious fluid was being stolen, A copper
wire was fastened to the live wire
above the meters and attached again
below it to another live wire thus
completing the circuit and furnishing
a complete lighting syetem without
the watts, kilowats and other what
nots registering in the meters.
The company did not cut of the
light from the places but informed the
proprietors of the saloons that they
must pay up all legitimate bills pre-
sented for past months, or stand pro-
secution ON the charges of fraud.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Death Of Mrs. Lnsenh Gerst


MIS- Dora Crest, an old aud highly
esteemed resident, died at her home.
Lower Mulberry street, at 10 o'clock
Mon ay II o hing.
Death was quite unexpected. The
deceased, although in failing health,
was not confined to her home As late
as Sunday afternoon she called on one
of her sons in another part of the
town. During the night she was seized
with the fatal attack.
The deceased was the widow Of Jos
eph Gerst, who died as the result of
being bitten by rabld dog about a
year ago. She was native of Ger
many and, along with her husband,
came to this country in early life, In
1860 Mr.. and Mrs. Gerst moved to
Danvile from Middletown; here both
spent tue remainder of their days
Mrs. Gerst was seventy-three years
of age and is survived by four sons
John Gers', of Sunbury; and Joseph,
Charles and Harry GeIst OF Danville.
She was member OF ST. Johns Luth-
eran church
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Waiting for Bass Seasnn.

While the trout fishermen of the city
are scattered far and wide along the
banks of celebrated angling streams in
various sections of the country, the
bass fishermen are eagerly awaiting
the opening of the season for catching
this gamey fish. The majority of local
anglers are bass fishermen, according
TO well-kuown sportsman. To be a
good trout fisherman, this authority
says, one must have the time and
money to spend several weeks away
from his work and visit the streams
some distance from the city. Bass
fishermen declare that sport just as
good as angling for trout, and say the
fish are just as gamey.
The small-mouthed bass is a gsmier
fish than the large. .mouthed variety,
for the same reason that man doing
open-air work is stronger physically
than a man doing clerical work. The
small -mouthed bass lives in swift run
ming water, and must be agile to Sc
cure a livelihood, while the large
mouthed variety inhabits placid and
untroubled waters. Fish Commission
er William E. Meehan. of Harrisburg,
says that the law forbidding the use
of any net excepting seine and q dip
net for shad will be strictly enforced.
No shad net is allowed from Saturday
noon until Monday morning at six
O'Clock. Sunday fishing in Pennsyl-
vania means fine of 500. Fishing for
shsd, herring or alewife in the interior
waters of the State, which means the
Susquehanna river and the Juniata as
far as shad 60, with seine, must pay
to the county treasurer license OF 81.
Mr.. Meehan says that the provisions
Of the new fish code will be rigidly
enforced.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
HOW HORSES
ARE IMPERILLED

A valuable horse belonging TO Rufus
Bird of Mayberry township fell down
ON the river bridge Friday after
noon and broke its leg.
This accident again demonstrates
the unsafe condition of the wood paw
ing on the driveway of the bridge
whenever it rains. During the winter
season when the horses are rough"
other seasons when the horses are
smooth accidents such as occurred yes
terday are likely to happen. When the
paving Is dry, the horses can manage
to keep foothold; but 1t requires
only little rain to make the creo re-
sinsted blocks as slippery as glass TO a
smooth horse shoe. At least half o
dozen valuable horses have been per-
manently injured by falling on she
: bridge. The more serious accident Fri.
days brings the subject home in q
way that must make a deep impres
sion.
The animal that fell Friday wal
hiGohed to a two-horse wagon. AS il
lost its footing the other horse alsC
slipped and fell on top. The result wa
that ths large meta oarpal and the two
small bones of the front leg on tbt
right side of the under horse were
broken, the fracture, as implied, oc
curing just above the knee. Veterin
arian Kline. who was called, deter
mined the extent of the injury ant
gave it as his opinion that the hors
would never be of any use and that /
had better be killed.
Owners of horses hold the bridge il
great dread at such times as Fri
day. Many are known to lead thei
horses over the bridge. a well-knowl
horseman yesterday remarked that h
would rather drive from Danyille t
Washingtonville than to drive acros
the bridge when the paving is in tn
condition that it was in during yes
terdsy. 1t is suggested that coat c
coal tar be applied to the oreo-resir
ated blocks aud on this sharp sand @
similar material be spriukled in orde
to give the horses foothold in a
kinds of e}ler
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining
of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is infiamed you have rumbliug
sound or imperfect hearing. aud when
it is entirely closed, Deafness Is the
result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restor
ed to It's normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which
is nothing but an ihtismed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
cstarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall s
Catarrh Cure Send for circulars free.
+. J. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
JURORS FOR
JUNE TERM

Jury Commissioners Kern and Auten
have completed drawing jurors for
the June term of Montour county
court The list is as follows
GRAND JURORS.
'Anthony township-Jesse Hartman,
Dsnville, 1st ward-Samuel Arms,
Joseph Helm, Samuel Detwiler.
Danville, 2nd ward-William Reese,
Jacob Deitz, Grey Voris, Ezra Haas.
Dauville, Srd ward-B. @. McLain,
Charles P. Murray, A. L. Deloamp,
Simon Ellenbogen.
Danville, 4th ward-Foster Kapp,
George Lunger.
Limestone township-W. W. Conrad,
Norman Kester, Wellington Derling.
Liberty township - o. Hammond
Diehl, Cyrus Bowen, John McWil.
liams.
Mahoning ownship-Clarence Phil.
lips, Oscar Kocher, Joseph NJ Ritter,
Clyde Roberts.
MA EhCH ~ hOnS.
Anthony township-Levi Fortner,
Josiah Schooley, j. W. Mohr.
Cooper township-Willism Fern, j.
f. Crumm.
Danville, 1st ward-John L. Russell
@. P. Harder, Samuel Lunger, Howard
Reppert.
Danville, and ward-R. H. Boodey
Daniel Fettermsn, George Kocher
Henry Cramer, Grant Fenstermaoher
George Gibbony.
DanviIle, Bird ward George Tilson,
Thomas Demsey
Danville, 18th ward-James T. Mag
Ill, Peter Mahan, Paul Knooh, David
Haney, Joseph f. Guy.
Derry towuship-John Smith, Oliver
Umstead, Isaiah B. Hilkert, Charlie.
Kniss, W. @. Runyon.
Limestone township - James O.
Smith, Charles Swsrtz, 7. J. Derr.
Liberty township H. Robinson.
Mahoning township-DavidK Krumm
Mayberry township-George Stein.
Valley township-Raymond Pursel
West Hemlock township-C. f. Sty
er, O. +. Shultz.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
TENNIS LEAGUE
WAS ORGANIZED

The organization of the Central
Pennsylvania Tennis league, compris-
ing teams from the towns of Danville,
Pottsville, Bloomsbury, Berwick, Sun
bury, Shenandoah, Girardville, Mt.
Carmel and Shamokin, was effected at
meeting of representatives from the
several towns held at Maysville park,
Shamokin, Friday evening
The tournament between the various
towns which was to be held at the
same time was called off owing to the
rain. The delegates, however, all ar
rived and were escorted by the mem
bers of the Shamokin club to the club
house, where they proceeded to effect
an organization and elect officers.
After the regular business Of the
evening, the delegates and members of
the club enjoyed banquet at the
Msysville park cafe.
The sport has become quite popular
in this region and with the towns
mentioned above playing weekly tour
naments, the pastime promises to be
come great favorite here.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following comprise the execu
tive body, who will arrange the sohe
dule and transact the business Of tht
league
Thomas B. Hill, Shamokjn, presi
dent; william E. Gosh, Dauville, vict
president; p, G.. Seiwell. Shenandoah
secretary; A. II. Click, Girardville
treasurer Board of goveruors-C. H
Gaskins, Shsmokin; A. Ii. Click
/ Girardville; Charles Watson, Danville
W. ". Shuster, Sunbury; P G. Sci
| we'll, Shenandoah.
Within the next few days the boarC
OF directors will make up a schedule
of games which will be played during
the season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Big CIRCUS
At SONBURY

The Barnum 81 Bailey greatest Show
on earth is TO visit Sunbury on We'd
nesday, June 9th. Never since the be-
ginning of time has an amusement en-
terprise so tremendous in size been or
ganized as this one. It's magnitude is
almost beyond belief. All America,
together with every foreign country,
has been secured from end TO end by
agents of this big show in search of
novelties and the result is a perform
ance brim full of sensational acts new
to the circus world. In the big Barnum
& Bailey show are nearly 400 areuic
stars, most of whom are seen now for
the first time. A new sensation will
be seen at every performance in "Jup.
iter, the balloon horse. - This remark.
able animal with its fearless rider
ascends to the dome of the circus tent
in balloon and desoends to the ground
! in shower OF fireworks. Nearly 100(
animal wonders are to be found in the
big los cage menagerie. herds oi
elephants, including one herd that
actually plays upon musioial instru
ments in time and tune. 4 group oi
| giant giratfes, monster trained hip
popotamus, only living bi-horned rhin
oceros and hundreds of other strange
beasts Barnum " Bailey's big, new
free street parade is the most gorgeou
professional display ever attempted il
the history Of cireus business It's tire
mendous size and wonderful length
can only be believed in the actual see
ing. 1t is natural to expect this Di,
circus to lead all others in quality an,
quantity of its street spectacle as vel
as in other departments of the bi
show, yet never in its splendid histor
of nearly half century has it display
ed such extravaganza as is shown thi
year.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
CHILD'S CLOTHING
TAKES FIRE

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Dietz, Spruce street, was the scene of
shocking occurrence Friday morn
ing, when the clothing of their four
year.old child, Frank, caught fire and
he was so badly burned that he died a
few hours later.
The accident occurred about O clock
during the temporary absence CT the
mother. Miss McDermott, who lives
on the premises adjoining, heard the
terror stricken screams of the little
child in the rear yard and, divining
that something unusual must be the
matter, hurried over to the neighbor S
house. To her dismay she saw that lit
tie Frank, who was clad in his night
gown, was on fire, the flames envelop-
ing nearly his whole body.
Calling loudly for help Miss Nc
Dermott attempted to tear off the
burning clothing. In the effors she
burned her hands very painfully. Oth-
ers who gathered on the scene assist.
ed, but by the time the clothing was
removed the child was fatally burned.
Nearly every thing on his body was
consumed with the exception of the
part at the top Of the garment known
as the neokband.
The child was shockiugly burned
from his chin to his toes, over the
| breast, abdomen and limbs. His baob
was also terribly burned. An idea ot
the ohild's injuries may be formed
when i5 is stated that the nails fell of
his fingers.
DR.. Paules was called, who did ev,
erything in his power to relieve the
child's suffering. which was most in
tense. From the first there was slieht
hope Of saving the child's life, as i
was reasonably certain that he had in
hailed fire.
About one O'Clock the child died
Although for the first couple Of hour
he suffered the most excruciating pain
yet a1ter that period he rested com
paratively easy.
1t is not known how the child
clothes took fire. Mrs. Deitz, the moth
er, had just stepped to a neighbor's 70
milk. She was gone but few min
utes, she explained, and was return
ing when she found the neighbors as
sembled at her home and the awfu
spectacle of her child nearly dead a
the result of the burning met her eyes
When Mrs. Dietz left the house bot
her children we're in bed, presumably
asleep. The inference is that the chill
came downstairs and began to pla
with the fire and that his night gov
ignited. Becoming terrified at tn
sight of the flames he rushed into tn
backyard, where his screams arouse
Miss McDermott.
The shocking calamity Friday cas-
a gloom all over the northern part q
town. ssThe bereavei parents have tn
sympathy of everyone
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
P ENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bull ETIN
SUMMER TRIPS AFFAIR land NEAR.
Bull ETtN

Summer days are coming fast Already vacation days
being discussed in the home and in the Office and in few
weeks the animal exodus country seashore mountain
will have been begun
America abounds with delightful snmmerng places in
valley mountain and beside the thousands resorts
whittier wend the pilgrims in search of pleasure and
Pennsylvania Railroad ticket agents sale ex
curson tickets to the greater number of these resorts
first week i'll June there will be about eight hundred points
covered by Pennsylvania Railroad tickets
From the ockbound bays of Newfoundland to the SUNNY
slopes of the Virginia shores; from the White Mountains of
New Hampshire the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee
along the forty beaches of New Jersey
the Pacific Ocean, these stand
tain the transient aLsummer guest.
Any Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agent will cheerfuly
give information concerning and fares these resorts
enabling summer pilgrims to plan their outing minimum
time and cost
Information also be by addressing Boyd
General Passenger Agent Broad Station Philadelphia Suds
D. p A., 2G3 Fifth New York D.
A, 1888 Chestnut Street Philadelphia
Fourth Avenue Pttsbug B. p. Fraser Street
Buffalo; H Jr D. r. A. Streets Bal
more b. NJ Newbold, D. p A. Fifteenth Streets Washing
ton; A Q. Wee d. p A. IL South Fifth
Anderson D. T. A. Union Station Pittsburgh Yungman
A, Williamsport Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Example for This Town to Follow


Several of the more progressive towns
and cities Of the country are observ-
ing what is known as cleaning
week. Usually two days Of week
are set apart for general renovation
and cities are urged on these particu-
lar days to clean up their premises and
put things in shape for the summer.
This improvement includes the sow
ing of grass seed, making flower beds,
moving lawns, correction of sewer
difficulties, arrangement of shrubbery,
the riddance of old boxes and barrels
and other rubbish. the repairing and
painting of fences, the construction of
sidewalks and general clearing ont
of old stuff that has been boarded with
out any promise Of being used.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
PLEASANT EVENT
NEAR EXCHANGE

L. D. Foust, near Exchange, on Fri
day night, was rendered pleasant So
cial hop. A large number OF friends
were present and all enjoyed a most
delightful evening. The music was
furnished by Delsite's orchestra of
Mausdale. Refreshments were served.
Those present were Mrs. Juliet
Martz, Mr.. and Mrs. p. NJ. Cotner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Martz, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
d. Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Diet
rich. Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Martz, Mr..
and Mrs. L. D. Foust. Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Sponenberg, Misses Margaret
Diehl, Blanche Manning, Laura Martz.
Eta Schooley, Katherine Dietrich,
Vera Martz. Mabel Krumm, Ivy
Schooley. Anna Cotner, Mabel Smith,
Lizzie Schooley. Blanche Beaver, Mabel
sponenberg, Mary Cromley, Maggie
Moser, Lettie Hack. Messrs. J. B.
Smith, John Ortman, Harold Blee,
Francis Delsite, Alvin Mowrer, Ed
Delsite, Lester Cotner, Norman Foust,
Geo. Raup, Harry Flora, Lloyd Mar
shall, Paul Cotneg, Hard Foust, Arthur
Love, David Blue, Raymond Cromiey,
Clyde Foust, EIwood Cotner, W. A.
Sponenberg. Charles Ortman, Emory
Cox, Fuller Runyan, Allen Foust, J.
E. Roe, Alvin Mohr, Walter Foust,
Oliver Billmeyer, Harvey Moser,
Archie Reeder and Clarence Delsite.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Mrs. ThOs. Williams Claimed by Death

Mrs, Thos. Williams Claimed by Death.
Mrs. Jane R., wife of Thomas r
Williams, Slider Hill, departed thil
life at 7 30 O'Clock Saturday evening
following protracted illness.
The deceased was native OF Soutt
Wales, but came to this country wher
young woman. She was a member
of the Grove Presbyterian church and
was a consistent Christian. Earlier
In life she was member of the Welsh
church and altogether was church
member for over tifty-tive years.
Beside her husband the deceased is
survived by two sons and one daugh-
ter: Morgan B. Williams. Of Jersey
City; Thomas A. Williams, of Rochest
er, New York and Mrs Harry ]. Mill
er, of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27

SUFFERERS WHO SAY they have
tried everything without benefit are
the people we are looking for. We
want them to know from glad expert
ence that Ely's Cream Balm will con-
quer Gold in the Head. Hay Fevers
and obstinate forms OF Nasal Catsrrh.
This remedy acts directly on the In
famed, sensitive membranes. Clean,
ing, soothing and healing. One trial
will convince You of its healing pow
er. Price SOC. All druggists or mailed
by Ely Bros. 56 Warren St, New
York
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Model Rouseboat.

a model houseboat in course of erec-
tion on the lot Of P. q. Baylor, South
Dsnville, is attracting a great deal of
attention. The boat which is now
ready to launch. is being built by
Druggist o. N. Leniger. who has con-
oieved of the idea of spendiup a sum-
mer's vacation on the river.
AS houseboat it is safe to affirm
that the craft has no counterpart on
the North branch. 1t is built sloug
graceful lines, ornate in every feature
and is so we'll appointed that family
could dwell for month in the house
boat and enjoy all the convenienoes
accustomed to at home.
The boat will be.equipped with an
eight horse power gasoline engine. It
is a stern wheeler and is so construct
ed that 1t draws but FIVE inches of
water, circumstance which will en-
able it to navigate tany part of the
North branch at low water.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Presented With Set of Out Glass


The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Rabb. Mill,street, was the scene
of pleasant function on Thursday
night. Mrs Rabb, nee Miss Anna
Reifsnyder, earlier in the term was a
member of the senior class of the high
school and the guests of the evening
we're members of that class, thirty.
three in number, who presented Mrs.
Rabb with half dozen pieces of cut
glass
The presentation speech was made
by Scott Helm. The gift'was formally
accepted by Mrs. Rabb in a graceful
address. The evening was pleasantly
spent with games. etc. At eleven
O. CLOCK a sumptous repast was served
by the hostess.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
A Pleasant Party.

A pleasant party was giveE at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Patton,
Mulberry street, Saturday evening.
Those present were: Misses Dora
Schatz, May Patton. Theresa Schctt,
Olive Boyer. Wanda Whapham, Agnes
Mintzer, Minnie GrausAm, and Mary
Won Blohn; Clyde Patton, Howard
Rishel, Robert Mccoy, Howard Rick.
etts, Wallace Hughes, William Speiser
and Omer Young.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Visiting the West.

Benjamin S. Dieffenbsoher of Wash.
i1gtouville will spend the summer in
tra west He left day or go ago for
Cheney, Kansas, to visit brother and
ter and will probably remain there
taree months. Before returning home
ne will visit brother in Illinois and
two brothers in Ohio.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Rev. |. w. WiIIiamson's Letter

Rev. 1. W. Williamson, Huntington.
W. Va, writes "This is to certify
that I used Foley's Kidney Remedy
for nervous exhaustion and kidney
trouble and am free to say that it
will do all that you claim for It."
Foley's Kidney Remedy has restored
health and strength to thousands Of
weak, run down people, Contains no
harmful drugs and ia pleasant to take.
Sold by Paules & Co. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Death1of Mrs. Geo. McCraoken

Mrs. George MoOraoken died at her
home near Pottsgrove at one O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. aged 80 years and
IL days. She is survived by her hus-
band, one son, William McCracken and
four daughters, Mrs. William Slesser,
of Danville Mrs. John Foy, of Ling
lestown; Mrs. Edward Shultz. of Sun.
bury and Mrs. R.P. Jones, who resides
at the parental home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
Local Shaft Like One Taft Unveiled.


From photographs which are appear
ing in the big city dailies it appears
shat the Montour county monument
which now adorns Memorial park is
almost a counterpart of the monument
to General Hartrsnft's Third Pennsyl-
vania Division, Ninth Army Corps,
Army of the Potomac. at Fort Malone,
which was unveiled by President Taft
on May l9th. The monument, a most
imposing shaft, was erected by Penn
sylvania veterans to the memory of
their comrades who fell at the siege
OF Petersburg.
From the photographs it would sp-
pear that the Dauville monument is
even slightly more imposing than the
one at Fort Malone, as the base of our
shaft is much more massive and i'm
posing, while the shafts are of exactly
the same pattern.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-27
REDUCED RATES
TO GETTYSBURG
Dedication Regular Army Monu-
ment.

On Monday, May 81, Memorial Day,
the monument to the regular army en-
gagged in the battle of Gettysburg will
be dedicated on the Battlefield by the
United States Government. President
Taft will participate in the ceremonies.
Excursion tickets to Gettysburg will
be sold by the Pennsylvania Railroad
from all principal stations May 27 20
30, good to return until June 3 inclu-
sive, at reduced rates.