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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
MILL STREET AT NIGHT

Never did Danville, with its we'll
stocked stores and tastefully decorated
windows. present more seasonable
and inviting appearance on the al
proach of Christmas than it does at
present. This il especially true of the
stores during the evenings, when, IN
der the bright light, they show off to
the very best advantage, not only ev-
cry article in the windows but the
heavily laden shelves and counters
along with the busy clerks being visi-
BILE from the street.
In the first place all this is made pos
sible because Danville has capacious
store rooms with modern fronts, and
in the second place, because its merch-
ants are progressive and wide awake.
The appearance of the business
street at night, with everything in
full swing, affords striking contrast
to the same thoroughfare after dark
during the early closing season. Un-
doubtedly great deal of Christmas
shopping will be done during the
evenings this week. The stores them
selves are an attraction, and the wealth
er being fair shoppers will be ont in
numbers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
HORRIBLE DEATH

As she sat in chair at her home,
Sunday evening, smoking IA pipe, Mrs.
Aaron Yoder, of Numidia. Columbia
county, was stricken with apopleXy
and before assistance arrived sparks
from the pipe ignited her clothing and
she was burned to death. The charred
body was found by her daughter, Mrs.
Jacob Miller. with whom she lived
but who was absent from home at the
time The position of the body when
found indicated that the unfortunate
woman had managed to arise from her
chair and had staggered toward the
door with her clothing ablaze. When
Mrs. Miller arrived the carpet was
blazing and other articles in the room
had been burned Mrs. Yoder's cloth
ing had been burned off her body from
the knees up. Practically the entire
body was burned to crisp. Mrs.
Yoder was aged about seventy years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
AT POOR HOUSE

David Krum, steward of the aims
house of the Danville and Mahoning
Poor district, dropped into this office
yesterday.
At present, he says. there are nine
teen inmates-l5 men and 4 women
at the aims house. The products of
the farm this year, he states, are abun-
dant aud there is plenty for all to eat
Thus far they have killed nineteen
hogs. On Tuesday they slaughtered
one that tipped the scales at 55l
pounds. There are still thirteen in the
pen. which will be butchered during
the next few weeks
improvements from time to time are
being made at the poor farm that are
highly appreciated. One thing still
needed that would facilitate the con.
duct of affairs very much is a tele-
phone and it is believed that The board
of overseers will see their way clear
to install one before long.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
WILL BEGIN THE
SURVEY TODAY

The weather permitting, Borough
survey to determine the probable cost
of diverting the etTlucnt of the sewage
disposal plant at the hospital from the
river to the borough sewer. which
last summer was completed rs far as
the eastern end of town. The survey
is pursuant to an action Of council
taken ut regular meeting held Nov.
ember lSth when on motion il was re.
solved that u monster petition be- adj
dressed to the State legislature pray.
ing that it make An appropriation of
money sufficient to cover the cost of
diverting the hospital efluent as above
described.
DIR. p. 9. Newhaker. representative.
elect, appeared before council at its
last meeting reminding that body that
the State Legislature will convene in
few weeks time and that prompt act
ion will be necessary the part of
the borough IL 1t wis IS to have the
big petition ready when the proper
time comes to present it, One of the
necessary prerequisites will be to know
something about the cost of the pro-
posed sewer which is to serve as the
connecting link between the hospital
and the borough systems. To obtain
this data. therefore, the borough sur
veyor, will make the survey At once.
Representatives. Newbaker was
present at the meeting of the hospital
trustees last Thursday and found that
the Superintendent of the hospital and
the board of trustees are friendly to
the proposition TO divert the effluent
from the river as above proposed.
will next be put squarely up to the
law making body. The petition to the
Legislature is now prepared and dur
ng the next few weeks will be circu-
lated for signers. The matter at issue
concerns every man, woman and child
in Danville and practically every one
is expected to sign the petition.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
FARMERS WOULD
MAKE MORE MONEY
STATE COLLEGE. Dec. u.

More than 500 farmers, representing
forty.seven counties Of the state aud
outsiders from half dozen other
states, are here for the Farmers Week
at state College. The gathering is one
of the largest since the annual inst1uc
ton meetings for farmers were In
augUIated.
DR.. Harvey ". Wiley, chief of the
National Bureau of Chemistry, was
the principal speaker at mass meet
Ing last night. HIS subj.ct was "why
the Farmer Does Not Make More
Money He said that cold storage
men jugpled prices and held the farm
er back, while some of the agricultur-
i,ts failed to take advantage of the
opportunities offered them in the re.
suits of extensive tests and expert
ments carried on in every branch OF
farming.
1T is the cold storage people, now
ever, " said DR.. Wiley, who are hurt
ing the farmer most, although the
class is confined to those raising per-
ishable products. The poultryman is
unable to market his chickens and
eggs at the prices he should receive
He finds the markets glutted by chick.
ems and eggs that have been living on
ice for a year OF more"
Prof. Alva Agee, acting dean Of the
school of agriculture of State, also
spoke at the mass meeting and told Of
the needs of the department.
I'VE shall soon have a thousand
young men study agriculture, he
said, but there must soon be limit
to admission unless the state provides
more buildings. a new horticultural
building with greenhouses, judging
stand with a seating capacity of IL, 900
and a dairy barn are the immed
needs Moreover. in view of the work
the college is doing flor the farmers.
the state should bear the expense of
sending out professors for lectures, the
educational trains and the co-opera,
tive experiments. ="
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
TEN BILLIONS

In computing the high cost Of liv-
ing. or the cost of high living, do not
by any means neglect the expense of
Christmas. Figures just submitted by
statistic shsrps who have studied con-
ditions in all parts of the country in
dicate that the American people will
spend the enormous sum of ten billion
dollars for Christmas presents. Talk
about your billioL dollar Congresses
But il is also said that presents in
the from =. luXuries are fewer than
ever before, such articles as automo-
biles expensive jewellery and high
priced decorations having given away
to those of more general use. In a
word Santa Claus is II little more con-
siderate of the proprieties and of the
actual spirit Of Christmas. The old
fellow has been going at a pretty rapid
gait and he found it decidedly wise TO
call "A halt.
90 1t is quite possible that even
though Christmas will cost ten bill
lions this year it will be in most re-
spects useful Christmas 1t is not
best to make it too useful Father
should have little something besides
couple of collars and pair of socks.
and mothers gifts should not be con.
fined to ruchings and felt slippers.
These are all right in their way. but
occasionally some foolish little gift
which is of no actual use to either is
appreciated, Loosen mp just trifie,
but be careful that you don't loosen
too much. That's where the anger lies.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
At THE END Of
L|FE'S JOURNEY

Robert Adams, nearly lifelong
and widely known citizen, died at his
home, Ferry street, at 8 40 o'clock
Saturday evening, following a brief
illness Of complication of diseases.
Mr.. Adams was citizen that all
were proud to honor. Whether In pub.
lie or private life. whether dealing
witli matters political or social his
every act reflected the soundest prin.
ciplps and unsworving honesty. His
life was filled with examples OF self
command and self sacrifice. lie was
essentially kind, coudemnatory of
wrong but charitable always. In the
community he stood for those things
that make for equal Justice, social
purity and civic righteousness. He
was man of fine business talents, in
dustrious and painstakiug, we'll in
formed and intelligent, He was ever in
sympathy with the young and loved
10 assist and counsel those who were
worthy.
Robert Adams was born in Farrands.
Vile, Pa, May %, 1858, and at the
time of his death, therefore. was aged
~ years, months and 25 days He
came to Danville when mere child.
He was educated in the Danville
Academy, graduating in 1886
When eleven years of age he entered
the employ of +. W. Conkling, the
bookseller and stationer. He was first
employed as boy in the store, but
later became clerk. In 1866 he entered
into partnership with Mr.. Conkling.
For many years he was the local
agent of Adams Express company.
Indeed, he was connected with the
company from the year 1854 until he
retired from business some fifteen
years ago.
Although he always showed an in.
terest in public affairs yet he never
sought office. He was, however. elect.
ed to both council and the school
board and as a member rendered the
public valuable service in each body.
Mr.. Adams W as the son of Robert
Adams and was the youngest in
family of five children. All have pre-
ceded him to the grave with the eX-
ception of one brother, Peter Adams.
Ferry street, this city, who survives
Mt An advanced age
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
TWICE OPERATED ON

Samuel Arnles. the well-known
painter, is seriously i'll at the German
Hospital, Philadelphia, where he has
been undergoing treatment for the
last seven weeks.
Mr.. Armes has undergone two oper-
alton for internal trouble, the first
operation being performed soon after
entering the hospital and the second
about week ago.
A letter was received by Walter
Armes, the son. yesterday, the tone oi
which did not indicate that the condi
tion Of the patient was very favora BILE
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
FUNERAL OF ROB'T ADAMS

All that was mortal of Robert
Adams was consigned to its last rest
ing place in Fairview cemetery Tues.
day afternoon. A large number Of our
townspeople turned out to pay their
last tribute to the memory of this hon
ored and representative citizen.
The services were held at the late
residence, Ferry street at = O'Clock,
the Rev. George S. Womer officiating
The honorary pail bearers were: W.
J. Baldy, Esq. James Scarlet, Esq.
T. J. Price, Captain G. W. Forester,
d. r. Eckman and Augustus Woods
The active pail bearers were: W. A.
Sechler Ira Everhart, NJ. q. Young
man, John r. NJ Curry. +. p. John
son and William NJ. Sechler.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
NEW YEARS DAY

January lst, or New Years, like
Christmas, of course, falls on Sunday
this year New Years day, like Christ
mas therefore, will be observed on
Monday.
AS indicated by the calendars, which
have marked January End as a holi-
day, Monday will be observed by the
business world. Accordingly there
will no doubt be a general shut down
Of industries and the closing of stores.
The Importance of the day in Dan.
vile will be greatly increased by rea.
son of the Mummers' parade. which
now is an assured fact.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
THE SUBJECT OF
CONSOLIDATION

! There are good many people on the
south side who would like TO sea Riv
erside borough and South Danville
annexed to the borough Of Danyille. IL
| the proposition were found practic.
able A resident of Riverside yester.
day deplored the fact that step in
this direction has not been taken
There would not be any question as TO
support he said.
The sentiment in favor Of consolida.
tion is based on "a desire TO secure for
the residents and property owners on
the south side municipal water and
light along with system of fire and
police protection, without which the
two communities labor under posi-
tive handicap, in the face of which
growth and prosperity are impossible.
In the matter of police protection,
especially, both Riverside and South
Danville have little to boast of. As a
matter of fact they are at the mercy
of the lawless elemon The lack Of
fire protection is another drawback. y
sense of insecurity is always present
among property owners, and that de-
structive fires have not occurred be
fore this is regarded merely as a mat
ter of good luck. The movement to
organize chemical fire company on
the south side set on foot last summer,
it appears, has not yet resulted in any
definite action.
The system of government in small
borough like Riverside, the gentleman
urged, is essentially narrow, If not
wasteful, and he favored consolida-
tion not only for the sake of police
protection, etc, but also for effecting
desirable economies. He did not be-
lieve consolidation would affect taxa
tion to any extent. but for his part, he
said, he would rather pay more taxes,
and obtain efficient fire and police pro.
lection for his property and his family
than to pay less and do without it.
The subject of consolidation, it ap-
pears, is being discussed somewhat just
as it had been periodically in the past
Whether any definite action may result
remains TO be seen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
ATTRACTED BY WINDOWS

Four sled loads of female patients
from the hospital for the insane pass
ed through Danville Tuesrday after
noon, all seeming to be having a good
time. They had evidently caught the
Christmas spirit from the great in
terest and delight they manifested in
the store windows just now resplend.
ent with the pretty things that be-
long to the holiday trade. There was
hardly store that did not catch the
eye of some one in the procession OF
sleds and evoke good natured com.
ments, more or less relevant.
In the aggregate since the snow fell
a large number of patients have al.
ready been treated to a sleigh ride.
None, male or female, who are fit tc
be taken out will be omitted.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
KICKED BY HORSE

Harry Garner of Moreland, IL suffer
ing from the effects of painful acoid-
ent sustained at the lumber camp of
l.. W. Welliver Il Go. about ten miles
from Exchange on Thursday morning
Harry and Roy GARNER are two
brothers, mere boys. employed by the
lumber company as teamsters. The sc-
cident happened before daylight
Thursday morning, just as the two
young fellows, esch with heavy load
of lumber, were ready 20 start for
Wstsontown, twenty miles distant. 1t
was below zero at the time.
Harry was in the act of adiustir 4
the harness when one of the horses
kicked him breaking his jaw and
knocking out four teeth, two of which
were swallowed. Harry was obliged to
return TO his home nearby, while Roy
undertook and carried through an un-
heard of thing.
With both teams in charge he start
ed for Watsontown. The loads were
exceptionally heavy and on the road
are many steep and dangerous hills
How he accomplished it is puzzle to
even experienced teamsters. but Who'll
ly unassisted he reached Watsontown
in safety unloaded the lumber and
with both teams returned to the camp
reaching there about 10 O'Clock at
uiuLt
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
MISS TRUMBOWER A BRIDE

Miss Florence Elizabeth Trumbow
eI, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
TIumbower. of this city, and MI
Andrew H. Cannon, of Philadelphia,
were united in marriage in the latter
place, at five o'clock Saturday even.
ing last.
The ceremony took place at the par
sonage of the Church of the Holy Com.
munion, the pastor, Rev. DR.. Pfottich,
er, officiating.
Mrs. II. e. Trumbower, of Danville,
mother of the bride, attended the wed
ding.
The bride is graduate of the local
high school, and has large circle of
friends in this city. She has for sever.
al years been a resident of Philadel.
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs Cannon left ON Tues.
day on trip taking in Washington,
Norfolk and other points. They will
reside in Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
NO MORE EGGS

AS the result of an order received
from the State department of health
the local tuberculosis dispensary has
discontinued the use of eggs and as
far as practicable is substituting olive
oil and meat.
This move on the part of the State
has been made imperative by the high
price of eggs which was cutting very
deeply into the departments appro
priation The same order has been re-
ceived by every tuberculosis dispen-
sary III the state.
When it is explained that about
eight thousand dozen of eggs are used
in the tuberculosis dispensaries Of
Pennsylvania each month il will be
seen how great Il saving has been rf.
fected.
Not only olive oil but also meat is
good substitute for eggs, the latter
probably being qnito as good and much
less expensive. Eggs when plentiful
are preferred for the reason that they
supply i'll IA condensed form the ele-
ments needed by tuberculosis patients
The demand for eggs created by the
tuberculosis dispensaries, it is believ,
ed, has had much to do with causing
the high price that has prevailed dur
ing couple of years past. Now that
this enormous demand ceases good
many persons are watching the effect
believing that eggs will soon fall in
price
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
COURT NEXT MONTH

There will be court in January, con
vening on the second Monday or the
9th of the month.
1t is not probable that there will be
much business on hand. Besides the
case involving the importation of cat
tie without the proper certificate con
tinued from the last term there will
be very few Commonwealth cases be
fore court. There are couple of civil
cases on the list. but whether these
will be attached or not is uncertain.
There are four prisoners in the
county JAIL all of whom are doing
time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Proposed Trolley Extension.

1t was learned yesterday that nego-
tiations have been opened looking rto
the extension of the line of the Lew.
isburg, Milton and Wstsontown Troll.
ley company to Allenwood, Montgom-
cry and Munoy. Indications are that
the plans will be carried through sue
cessfully and that work on the exten
ion will be sta rted early next spring.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
WILL ENACT
AN ORDINANCE

The ordinance providing for the
! grading. paving with yitriiied brick
and curbing with stone of that part OF
| East Front street between the western
building line of Ferry street and the
eastern building line of Railroad street
was approved on its second and third
reading at regulars meeting of the
borough council Friday night
/ The ordinance was adopted on its
first reading at the previous regular
meeting On motion of Mr.. Helm last
night it was adopted on second read
lug, after which on motion the rules
of council were suspended and the or
dinauce was adopted ON its third and
final reading.
Mr.. Curry voiced a protest against
the practice of the trolley companies
in throwing snow by the operation of
their Sweepere onto the crossings aft
Ell the latter have been shoveled off.
1t was decided that the trolley com
panios be required to keep the cross
Ings clear of snow. On motion the
street commissioner ana chief of police
were instructed to see To il that the
order is carried out
A communication was received from
W. H. Lyon in which he took exceP-
tion 10 the action of council at its last
meeting, in which it ordered that the
East Market street paving be not sU-
cepted and that Mr.. Lyon be held re
sponeible for the interest paid on
money that it may be found neces-
sary to borrow by reason of the fact
that what is due the borough from
property owners for the paving can
not be collected. What Mr.. Lyon OBJ
3ects to is the payment of interest. He
claims that he has complied with all
that is required of him and has fully
protected the borough by giving his
bond with sureties. He claims .furth-
er that there is no legal obstacle in
the way of the borough collec5jng the
assessments in the premises.
Last night was the date set anart for
the hearing of objections to the prop.
osition to grade, pave with ritrifed
brick and curb with stone that part of
Bloom street between the eastern
building line of Ferry street and the
western building line of Church street
and to consider the propriety of the
enactment Of the necessary ordinance
for such purpose. No one, however,
appeared to offer any objections.
On motion of Mr.. Connolley a res
olution was adopted providing that
due notice of the fact of the passage
and approval OF the ordinance be post
ed and that any person interested may
appeal to the court within 60 days.
On motion of Mr. Connolley it was
resolved that whereas council after
due consideration has determined to
make such improvement as is required
by the petitioners, the committee of
law i'll conjunction with the borough
solicitor be directed to prepare and re-
port into council at its next regular
meeting the necessary ordinance for
further action of council
The following members were pres
ent Cleaver. Price, lies, Jones, Mar
shall, Curry, Helm, Connolley, Won
Blohn and Deitz.
On motion it was ordered that an
incandescent light be placed at the
Continental engine house.
The following bills were ordered
paid by council last night:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Bloom Loses Prominent C;t;zeu

Following an extended illness of six
months the death of Harvey H. Grotz,
prominent Bloomsbury lawyer, aged
20 years, occurred ON Tuesday after.
no IN at 8 O'Clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Arm Burned.

Charles Shellenberger, moulder,
employed at the stove works, was
burned on the arm while pouring a
flask yesterday afternoon. The injury
is not serious
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

Kind-hearted Mayor Weaver, of
York. is imposing sentences upon minor
offenders this week of such length
that they will expire before Christ.
mAa
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

Elmer Oberholtzer, of Mainland,
Montgomery county. broke the record
by shoeing sixty horses in q single
week.
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