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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-01-06
LOCAL REGISTRARS
ANNUAL REPORT

Diphtheria and scarlet fever which
have kept the health authorities on
the alert since the opening of schools
still prevail in Danville to consider
able extent, the report of the local
registrar for December showing only
a slight diminution in the number of
cases.
During the month closed communic-
able diseases were reported as follows
Scarlet fever, eight cases diphtheria,
seven cases; pneumonia, one case; typ
hold fever, four cases; chicken pox,
six cases. In diphtheria two cases re-
suited fatally. In one case of typhoid
fever the patient was removed to the
Joseph Ratti Hospital for treatment
During the month there were twen-
ty-seven deaths, ten of which occurred
at the hospital for the insane.
The births for December have not as
yet all been returned. In November
the number of births reported was
twenty-five as against twenty nine
deaths.
During the year 1909 one hundred
and thirty-five deaths Were reported as
against one hundred and eighty one
births, which latter does not include
those of December.
The number of deaths were distrib-
uted throughout the borough as fol-
lows: First ward, thirty y-five; second
ward, twenty-fve; third ward, forty
SIX forth ward, twenty nine.
The births occurred as follows :
First ward, twenty-five; second ward,
sixty-threc; third ward, forty-fve; /;
fourth ward, fifty-one.
There were one hundred and eighty
seven cases of communicable diseases
throughout the year. OF typhoid fever
there were twenty-four cases and four
deaths of scarlet fever, thirty-two
cases and no deaths; of pneumonia.
seven cases and one DEATH of diphth-
eria, forty-two cases and four deaths :;
of measles, twenty-four cases and no
deaths; of chicken poX, twenty three
cases and no deaths; of erysipelas,
seven cases and one death of pulmon-
AIRY tuberculosis, twenty-five cases and
three Deaths of whooping cough, three
cases and no deaths.
Diphtheria, scarlet and typhoid few
ers seem to have been the most gener-
ally prevalent and were distributed as
follows:
Diphtheria-first ward, three cases
second ward, nineteen cases. third
ward, twelve cases; fourth ward, eight
cases.
Scarlet fever first ward eight
cases; second ward thirteen cases
third ward, ten cases; fourth ward,
one case.
Typhoid fever-frst ward, three
cases; second ward, six cases; third
ward, eleven cases fourth ward, four
cases
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-01-06
NO NEW APPLICATIONS

There have been no new applications
for liquor license this year. Incident
ally, it might be mentioned that there
are two applications less than former
ly. License court will be held on Fri
day, January 2lst.
The Oak Tree Hotel in Valley town
ship for several years past kept by
Samuel r. Antrim is one of the places
for which there is no applicant. The
other place that seems dropped from
the list is the Farmers hotel in the
Third Ward, Danville, which last year
was not granted a license.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-01-06
Welded in ST. Hubert's.

y pretty wedding took place in ST.
Hubert's church Tuesday morning at
eight O'Clock, the happy couple being
Miss Emma Boyer and Frank Lenartz.
both of this city. They We're attended
by Miss Gertrude Morrison, niece of
the bride and John Lenartz, brother of
the groom. After the ceremony they
were driven to their newly furnished
home on Bloom street where a party
of relatives and friends awaited to ex-
tend their heartiest congratulations
The indiscretions of the prudent are
among life's little jokes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-01-06
UNDER THE
AMENDMENTS

owing to adoption of the amend
ments to the State constitution in
November last, under the provisions
of which one election a year will be
held, in the absence of any official in
depreciation of said amendments there
is uncertainty in some quarters, not
only as to the tenure of office but also
as to the exact procedure to be adopt
ed in the election of ward, borough or
township officers.
The laws of the General Assembly
for 1909 under the head of Schedule
of Amendment" make it clear that
the February election this year, will
be held as usual also that the town
ship, ward and borough officers elect
ed thereat will hold their offices until
December /, 1911.
Following the custom of several
years past in Montour county the
nominations for the February election
will be made in the old-fashioned
caucus. None of these have as yet
been announced in our county, but as
the election occurs on the 18th of Feb
ruary the time is approaching when
the matter of nominations will have
to be considered.
In the Danville and Mahoning poor
district an overseer of the poor will be
elected. An auditor and a high const-
able are the only borough officers, for
which nominations will have to be
made. Among the ward officers the
most important are those of school
director and councilman, and it is in
selecting candidates for these Offices
that the most interest is generally
manifested.
In the school board the terms of the
following members expire this year:
First ward, w. \. Sechler and W. L.
Sidler; second ward, II. II. Redding /;
third ward, J. H. Cole; fourth ward,
w. II. Ortiz
In the borough council the terms of
the following members expire: First
ward, William l.. Deutsch; second
ward, Ira Everhart; third ward, Rob
ert Pursel; fourth ward, Andrew
Schatz.
Following are some extracts from
the laws of the general assembly re-
lating to the amendments, found un-
der section 12:
THAT no inconvenience may arise
from the changes in the constitution
and in order to carry the same into
complete operation it is declared that
in the case of officers elected by the
people all terms of Office fixed by act
of assembly at an odd number of years
shall each be lengthened one year. but
the Legislature may change the length
of the term, provided the terms for
which such officers are elected shall
always be an odd number of years.
"The above extension of official
terms shall not affect officers elected
at the general election Of l9OS,no any
city, ward, borough, township or elec-
tion division officers whose terms of
Office under existing law end in the
year 1910.
In the year 1910 TIE municipal cleo
tion shall be held on the third Tuesday
as February as heretofore but all oflic.
ers chosen at that election to an Office
the regular term of which is two years
and also all election officers and asses
sors chosen at that election shall serve
until the first Monday of December in
the year 1911.
After the year 1910 and until the
legislature shall otherwise provide all
terms of city, ward borough, town
ship and election division officers shall
begin ON the first Monday of Decem.
ber in an odd numbered year" "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-01-06
CAUGHT IN TACKLE

Joseph Young, the baker, had the
end of his thumb pinched off yester-
day while assisting to fill the ice house
at Lyons meat market. He was stand
ing in the second story as a barrel of
saw dust was being raised; he had
hold of the rope when his left thumb
was caught in the tackle and injured
as above described.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-01-06

George W. Daugherty, the man who
told ex-Speaker Harry +. Walton and
a party of friends that he would use a
revolver on them if they attempted to
leave the State capitol during an all
night session ON the school code last
winter, has resigned and will become
fruit grower. He was serving as
night policeman when he did the deed
that made him famous.
1t doesn't take long for an evil tale
to become public property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Postlude-"March in F Major" Wallis
Frank W. Friestat
THE FAULT is IN CONGRESS
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by money for profit shall endeavor to
oppose.
THE supreme test Of movements and
measures is the welfare OF the plain
people I am as ready to support the
administration when 1t moves toward
this paramount end as I am to oppose
it when It moves away"
La Toilette Defends PinchOt.
Madison. Wis, Jan. 14.-"The
Ballinger letter called forth and was
responsible for the Pinchot letter.
The Ballinger letter received no re-
Duke from the president. The Pin
chot letter is made the basis of an
executive order removing from office
man of the highest character whose
public service is an enduring monu-
ment to his name"
In this terse language Senator La
Toilette today, in the leading editor
ial of his magazine, brands as pin
point official etiquette the dismissal
of Chief Forester Pinchot. In bold
contrast he holds up the fact that
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger
sent letter to Senator Jones of
Washington which was read on the
floor of the senate in the same man
ner as Chief Forester Pinchot's let
ter to Dolliver was read.
No Case to Match 1t.
Search the records for a case to
match it," says Senator LaFollette,
referring to the Ballinger letter
Behold a member of the cabinet
whose department has been charged
with corrupt or improper practices
relative to coal lands in Alaska, an
gered at other officials of the exeeu
tive department because, as he says,
they are the source and inspiration
of the charges Behold him ignore
his superior. the president, and come
by letter upon the floor of the sem
ate to file charges against his official
colleagues of the forestry service,
members of the executive family. He
does not complain that they have vio-
lated any statute or betrayed any pub
lie trust, but that they have criticised
and inspired criticism and charges
against other officials of the same ad-
ministrative household and urges that
they be investigated by congress. He
ignores the fact that under the con
stitution the executive and the legis-
lative are separate, independent and CO
ordinate branches of the government;
that congress has no authority over
these executive officials; that the pres
ident alone can deal with them. acquit
or condemn, approve or punish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Etude Club Meets.

The Etude club was entertained yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Rosa Oberholtzer, 35 Oak Lane, Dav-
export, a goodly number Of the mem
bers being present The program was
in charge Of Mrs. Oberholtzer and Miss
Mary Simpson, assisted by Ernest
Oberholzter. The program consisted
of a sonata in A for piano and violin
by Caesar Franck, the four movements
allegretto ben moderate, allegro, reci-
tativo fantasia and allegretto POGO
mosso being played by Mrs. ODER
holtzer and Ernest Oberholtzer. Miss
Simpson gave a reading in two parts
of her own adaptation of Laura e.
Richards "Melody-The Story of a
Child" Mrs Oberholtzer played I'M
promptu, Opus 80. by Shubert, and
three etudes by Mcdowell, improvisa-
ton, impromptu and novelette,. and the
program closed with violin-piano
number, Beethoven's Sonata. Opus Al.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
NEGUS ORDERS HOTEL
LOWERED TO STREET
Practically Entire New Front TO BE
Placed I'm the Building
Curb Lights Also.

In pursuance II his purpose to i'm
prove the Rock Island house, w. o.
Negus announces that he has COM
pleted plans whereby the entrances
to the hotel. the cafe and the buffet
will be lowered TO the level Of the
street and they will be set into the
building at the same time.
This will require considerable ex-
penditure. as practically a new front
to the hotel will have to be built. In
line with this improvement, Charles
McHugh. the lessee of the building.
has ordered ornamental curb lights.
and they will be installed shortly.
they being the first ones west of Sew
enteenth street Mr.. Ntzhugh, has
also ordered some general repairs on
the first floor. The walls and ceiling
will be redecorated and the whole
downstairs will be reprinted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Business and Pleasure.

Members of the Master Horseshoers'
association. local 16, met with their
wives last evening at the home of J. G.
Smith, Go Twenty-fourth street.
President John Radcliffe called the
meeting at s o'clock and after a short
business session adjournment was
taken. The rest of the evening was
spent with vocal and instrumental
music and in a pleasant way. The
hostess of the evening, Mrs. John
Gerdes, Jr., daughter Of the host,
served a delicious three-course lunch
con. Those present were: Mi. and
Mrs John Radcliffe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Peterson and the Misses Dora
and Minnie Brady all of Moline; Mr..
and Mrs William Martindale, Mr.. and
Mrs Morris and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Phil
Weber and Mr.. and Mrs. L. Haberthur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
ErvanR-Roes.

Wednesday morning at o'clock at
ST Joseph's church, Davenport, occur
red the marriage of Miss Theresa
Roes to John Fryauff, Rev. Father
Scherf officiating. The attendants were
Miss Rose Roes and Edward Carsten-
sen. The bride was dressed in gown
of pearl gray silk and lace, and her
attendant wore dress of light blue
silk Following the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast was served at the home
of the groom, II Sylvan court, where
covers were laid for Is at the table,
which was trimmed with cut flowers.
A wedding reception to the couple was
held in the evening at the home Of the
bride, 1866 West Union street, where
a company of relatives and friends was
entertained. The groom is a machin-
list employed at the arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Observation-Disclosures.

At the parsonage of st. Joseph's
church. Davenport, Tuesday morning
was quietly celebrated the marriage
of Miss Agnes T. Buchmeier and John
NJ. Burnside, Rev Father Niermann of
ficiating. The attendants were Miss
Agnes Eastman and Frank Buchmeier,
brother of the bride. Following the
ceremony a wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the groom's
mother, Mrs. Nancy Burnside Of the
Blue Grass road. Mr.. and Mrs. Burn
side will go at once to housekeeping,
and will be at home on the Blue Grass
road after Feb. l. Both are prominent
well known young people, popular with
their many friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Shower for Miss Beck.

Mrs. Charles Durham of South
Rock Island yesterday entertain
ed at a hosiety shower for
Miss Louise Beck, whose marriage
to Charles Laube takes place next
week. Games contributed to the after
moons pleasure, the first prizes being
taken by Mrs. Fred Bleuer and Mrs.
Pheifer. Mrs. Lou Williams of Sears
and Mrs. Frank Fiebig took the con-
ISOLATION prizes. The house was pref
tily decorated, hearts and bells being
used In the dining room, and in the
parlors pink carnations and smilax
were effectively used. The hostess
served a delicious course luncheon
during the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Sacred Heart Gard Party.

The ladies of the Sacred Heart Cath
Ole church gave a successful card
party at Sacred Heart hall, Twenty
eighth street and Fifth-and-a-half ave-
nue., last evening. Progressive cinch
was played -Four prizes we're donated
by Mrs. Kerigan, Miss Heelon, Mrs
John Divine and Mrs. Thomas Greedy.
The first and second ladies' prizes
were won by Mrs. Enright and Miss
Deegan, respectively, and the gentle
mems prizes by Fred Reddy and Willie
Gleason, respectively. Nice refresh
ments were served during the even
ing. The ladies will hold another card
party next Thursday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
How 1t wnhBe Used.
Indoor Track Meet.

c. E Gilman, physical director of
the Y NJ. c. A. is completing arrange
ments for an indoor track meet TO be
held Tuesday night. The working
boys class of the association now
numbers 80 members and the average
attendance for gym" work is IS.
They will participate in the meet in
stead of having their regular class
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14

operation for profit in the city. and
there are four of these. Plans for put
ting a tax of IS on automobiles and
one of $3.50 on motorcycles were also
discussed, but no action was taken on
them.
How II WnE.Be Used.
The money which would be gained
by the passing of the ordinances men
toned above would be divided up
among the different city departments
as follows: The police department
would be given s., 900; the fire depart
ment a similar amount; the street de
partment $4,000, and the health de-
partment the remainder. Nearly all
Of these departments are out of funds
now and two of them are unable 10
pay even the salaries.of the men whom
they employ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Mission Society Meets.

Mrs. E. c. Mahafrey. 615 Forty
fourth street, was the hostess yester.
day afternoon to the members Of the
Woman's Home Missionary society of
Spencer Memorial Methodist church.
Mrs. Henry Bowes read a paper, Rev.
F. E. Shut gave a talk. and another
paper was read by Mrs. Jennie Fisher,
all on the general subject Of slavery.
Miss Sippel and Mrs. w. e. Hill sang
a duet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
S. NJ. G. Club Elects.

The S. NJ. G. club met yesterday az
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Ittner
COZ Ninth street, and elected officers
for the year as follows: Secretary.
Mrs. Gertrude Ransom; treasurer, Mrs.
Myrtle Beale. A most enjoyable after
noon was spent and the hostess served
refreshments. The club will meet in
two weeks with Mrs. Beselin, ST Sew
enteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Seaunan-POrter.

{ At the home Of ]. W. Houghton of
604 Park Lawn, Davenport, Wednesday
evening occurred the marriage Of Miss
Lydia May Porter to Ernst Wright
Seaman of CARRIER, Okla. Rev. W. E.
LaRue of Kansas City, brother Of the
Bride, OBLIGATED. The bride wore
princess gown Of cream lace over white
Silk, the trimming of pearls, and her
towers were brides roses. The dec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Pasmore Trio i'm Recital.

s. The recital given yesterday at the
Unitarian church, Moline, by the Pas
smore trio proved to be one of the most
sdnteresting musical events of the sea-
SON. It is somewhat to the discredit
of the three cities that more interest
is not shown in and encouragement
given to music of the highest standard.
The concert given yesterday was one
which must appeal to all who revere
the art OF chamber music playing,
which is the highest form of musical
Repression. The members of the trio.
Mary Pasmore, violinist; Suzanne Pas
more, pianist, and Dorothy Pasmore,
cellist, have studied the art of ensem-
5ble playing to most effective purpose.
Their playing is characterized by GER
tainty of execution, percision of attack
and bigness of tone, together with a
complete sympathy existing between
the three sisters which blends the
three instruments into one harmonious
whole
In the NoveIetten by Gade one was
struck with the refinement, the deli
8cacy and exquisite phrasfng. The
Brahms trio afforded the artists ample
Opportunities to display the excellent
technical equipment of each, the thor
ough understanding of the work at
hand. The solo brought forth well
merited applause to which each was
compelled to respond with an encore.
81 The trio was ably assisted by Miss
Mary Lindsay Oliver in several vocal
Plumbers, Miss Oliver proving herself
Interesting as a vocalist as well as
pianist Her brilliant technical equip
ment was enhanced by her charming
personality and perfect sympathy with
the work in hand
81 The program consisted of solo and
trio numbers and two numbers by
Miss Oliver and the trio. Following
the program Miss Oliver gave an in
formal reception at her studio for the
Misses Pasmore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14

orations were of roses, carnations, smi-
lax, and hyacinths in the different
rooms and for the supper table, where
a wedding repast was served follow
ing the ceremony. Mr.. Seaman is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce T. Seaman
of the Green Tree road, and has been
in Oklahoma farming for the past sew
eral years. He was formerly mem
Der Of the law firm of Seaman e Sea-
man. The young people will go at
once to housekeeping on the farm near
CARRIER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Indoor Baseball.

The indoor baseball team of the
high school pupils gymnasium class
of the Y. NJ. c. A. has issued a chal-
lenge to the senior gymnasium class
to play a game of baseball az the Y.
NJ. C. A tomorrow might at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Banquet at New Harper.

This evening the lady employees of
the main Office of Deere & Co., Mo-
line, will give a banquet at the New
Harper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
DON'T GET q Divorce

A western judge granted a divorce
on account of ill-temper and bad
breath. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it. They cure
constipation. causing bad breath and
liver trouble the ill-temper, dispel
colds, Danish headaches, conquer
chills. twenty-five cents at all drug
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Luncheon and Card Party.

Mrs. w. E. Bailey. 612 Eighteenth
avenue, entertained a company of so
friends at a 1870 o'clock luncheon
at the parlors of the New Harper
this afternoon. Carnations were US
ed to trim the tables. The afternoon
was spent playing cards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Notice.

We wish to notify the public that
all our employees carry our badge. Do
not admit any one who claims to rep
vesent us and does not carry our
badge (Signed)
PEOPLES POWER COMPANY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
Tri-CitY 500 Club.

The Tri-City 500 club will be enter
tanned next Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Landauer, Oak Lane,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-14
RAISE LICENSES
To AID The CITY
Aldermen Recommend Several
Ordinances for Adoption by
the Council.
TO ASSESS SALOONS $3.50
To Tax Wholesale Liquor Houses,
Street Railway Company and
FiVe-cent Theatres.

In conjunction with a meeting of the
committees on finance and waterworks,
held at the city hall last evening, plans
for increasing the resources of the city
were discussed If the innovations pro
of the city will be increased by about
$4,000 per year
Principal among the schemes is one
to raise the license of saloons from
$500 per year to 5000. or even to $3.50.
The aldermen, with one exception.
were agreed that the saloon license
should be raised and several were Of
the opinion that a $1,000 license would
be preferable to a 5000 one As there
are 50 saloons in the city, this one
item would bring an additional $500
to the city. An ordinance calling for
this increase will be presented to the
council at it's next meeting.
Would License Wholesalers.
The aldermen would also like an
ordinance passed making it necessary
for wholesale liquor dealers to have
licenses. 1t was agreed to present an
ordinance to this effect calling for the
issuance OF licenses at the rate of 500
each. This would mean about 81 900
additional to the city treasury. as there
are 10 wholesale offices in the city. IN
Guiding the branch offices of differeu.
brewing companies.
Hit at Street Car Company.
The Tri-City Railway company will
also be hit pretty hard if the aldermen
succeed in their purpose. They want
to raise the amount charged the com
pany for its use of the Rock river
bridges from 800 to $500 and to
license every regular car used by the
company at a rate of S25 each per an
mum. This latter scheme met with
some objection. as il was argued that
if this was done the company would
see At to reduce the number of cars
now in use and thus greatly incon-
venience the public
Other Plans Laid.
An ordinance will also be presented
with the purpose Of fixing a license fee
of $25 per year on any scent theatres
which may see fit to set up in business
here The fee on 10-cent theatres is
$50 per year and the >:dermen thought
that half this figure would be fair for
the 5-centers. The aldermen also dc
cided to enforce an old ordinance
which requires the paying of fee IF
$40 for each bowling alley which is in