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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Do YOU BELIEVE
IN ELECTION LAWS?

Voters of Montour county are invit-
ed to suggest any changes that they
desire in the present form of the elec
tion laws of the State. This word has
been received by the county commits
sioners, and they are requested to CO g,
operate in getting the best election
laws possible in Pennsylvania.
This invitation comes from the COM
missioners for the revision of the cleo
tion laws, which was made by Cover
nor Stuart, following special legisla-
tion to that effect, at the last session
Of the State law making bodies.
The following letter upon the sub
ject has been received from the board
the headquarters.-o .-of which is in Phila-
delphia, where it is explanatory:
Gentlemen -
"Unaer authority of recent act of
the legislature the governor has ap.
pointed this commission to revise and
codify the election laws.
In this work the commission must
avail itself of data from the various
counties and would esteem it a favor
if you would let it know whether the
working in your county of the exist.
ing laws, particularly i'll relation tc
the form of ballot is satisfactory, and
if not will you kindly state at length
what improvements you would recon-.
mend.
"There has been enclosed under an.
other cover.to the clerk of your body
with the request that lie will kindly
fill i'll the information desired, blank
| form which is intended To show the
cost of conducting personal registra
/ tions, uniform primaries, and genera
elections under existing laws in com
| parison with the expense incurred by
/ the general elections of 1905 andsl 9OC
| in which years were conducted the
last elections under the old system. "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
TEAM BACKS OVER
HIGH EMBANKMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Cotner, of
Cooper township, figured in a thrill
ing driving accident, Saturday night,
in which the horses and wagon went
down over steep embankment and a
block and tackle had to be employed
to rescue the team. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cotner jumped in the nick of time and
thus escaped death or terrible injury.
The accident occurred on the road
leading up through the hollow from
Jacob Shultz' to Mt. Zion school
house. The road is dug in the side Of
hill, on the lower side the declivity
being sleeper than barn roof.
At the steepest point, Mr.. Cotner
undertook to turn around. In doing so
the rear part of the wagon went down
over the embankment. The horses
would no doubt have been able to hold
the wagon and to have brought it back
into the roadway, had it not been for
the ice, which caused the horses to
slip. Losing their fOothold they were
dragged along with the wagon down
over the steep declivity.
Mrs. Cotner jumped from the wag
on, escaping injury, as soon as the
rear wheels went over the bank. Mr..
Cotner held on to the lines until the
last moment, when he leaped out of
the wagon and seized the horses by
the head. Nothing could be done, how
ever, to prevent "a terrible accident.
The wagon which went down the
hill struck tree about twenty-five
feet below the road, the helpless horses
i'll turn lodging against the wagon.
The first on the spot to render assist
ance was Jacob Shultz, who lives near,
The next to arrive was Philip Boyer,
the owner of the horses and wagon.
Entangled in the harness the horses,
although spirited animals, were help
less, one lying upon the other. y block
and tackle were procured and thus the
top-most horse was laboriously lifted
or dragged up to the road
The other horse lay on his back with
his feet in the air. Patient effort was
made to lift the horse to the road; but
he is a finely developed animal weigh
ing 400 pounds and no part of the
harness proved strong enough to bear
his weight.
1t became apparent that there was
only one way of saving the animal and
that was to lower him by means of the
rope and tackle to the bottom of the
declivity,at least fifty feet below. The
plan worked out all right. The men
standing beside the helpless horse lift
ed and tugged at him and thus he was
finally gotten upon his feet, after
which by means of the tackle he was
lowered little by little until he reach
ed level ground
The horse was very badly bruised
but does not seem to have sustained
any injury that will cripple him per-
manently. The other horse was only
slightly injured and Monday was
driven into town The wagon, of
course, was badly wrecked.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
CONSIGNED TO GRAVE.

Clarence w. McMahan, whose death
occurred in Philadelphia last Thurs
day, was consigned to the grave in
Fairview cemetery Monday after
noon.
The body arrived from Watsontown,
where services were held in the fore
noon, on the 2:11 ID. l.. & w. train,
the funeral proceeding direct to the
cemetery.
Services at the grave were conduct
ed by the Rev. James Wollaston Kirk,
pastor of Mahoning Presbyterian
church. The pail bearers were: W. v.
Oglesby, Esq. H. H. Redding, George
R. Sechler, George Maiers, Thomas G,
Irland and John B. Mccoy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
STATE HIGHWAY
NEEDS REPAIRS

The State highway, especially that
portion lying between the borough and
the Valley township line, is in very
bad condition and to neglect to make
thorough repairs this spring would be
to jeopardize the road.
The highway has now seen several
years continuous service since the last
touch was applied. The effect of the
wear and tear is very apparent. Ev-
cry trace of the top course Of screen
ings has disappeared. The stones, even
those of the largest size, used in con-
struction, have worked loose from the
roadbed, making the highway rough
and opening the way for speedy dis
integration.
In an interview with A. S. Clay,
engineer of the State highway depart
ment, Monday some facts relative to
the care of macadam were learned.
In the first place it may not be gen.
orally understood that, although built
with State aid, the care and preserva-
tion of State highway devolves
wholly on the township through which
it passes. In too many instances, after
taken seems to be that it is going to
last forever, whereas, Mr.. Clay says, to
protect II piece of macadam and make
the road lasting constant attention is
necessary. Otherwise what might be Il
fine and permanent Improvement will
speedily 90 to pieces, bringing a very
poor return for all the money invest
ed.
The first repairs, the engineer says,
should be put on the highway six
months after it is thrown open to
travel; thereafter at the end of every
year repairs should be made. What the
section of highway at this place needs
at the present time, Mr.. Clay says, is
a coat of limestone screenings. If
something is not done, this spring, he
says, the road will go to pieces very
fast.
He is much interested in the road
and personally he will do everything
he can to assist the supervisors to put
the highway in good condition. If he
is notified when the township wishes
to make repairs, he says, he will visit
the highway, giving such advice as
will secure the best results at min
imum of cost.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10

Five judges, Mcclure, of Union
county; Shull, of Perry and Juniata
counties, and Brum, Shay and Bechtel,
presided in the Schuylkill county court
at the beginning of the trial of the
twenty alleged ballot fraud cases The
first case called was that of Fred Zim-
norman, judge of elections in the
Fourth ward at Shenandoah. thinner
man fled last June when the ballot
boxes were ordered opened, and was
out of the county for several months.
The prosecution is said to have proved
that there were nearly 400 fraudulent
ballots nlaced in the different boxes
and in the ward of which Zimmerman
was the judge it is said that the fell
low who put the ballots into the box
did not even take the trouble to crease
them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
CURRENT BROUGHT
FROM |RONDALE.

On Saturday night for the first time
the electrical current was brought in
to Danville from Irondaie; the two
transformers recently installed in the
plant of the Standard Electric Light
company were started up and the sys-
tenn was given thorough trial. Ev-
erything was found to work admira-
bly,. The test will be continued each
night this week. In ten days time the
high voltage current will be brought
to Danville from Harwood.
The transformers, as the apparatus
are known which produce from a Civ
en- electrical current another current
of different voltage, are two in num-
her and are installed among the other
machinery at the plant. The current
last night and Saturday night entered
the transformers at $4,000 volts and
left them reduced to 2, 200 volts. - The
current from Harwood will reach the
local plant at $4,000 volts and will be
reduced to 2,200 volts.
1t has been ascertained that there is
practically no loss in voltage on trans
mission lines between points such as
Danville and Harwood.
The long line is now completed.
Nothing remains but to finish the high
tension oil switches for controlling the
20, 600 volts at the Berwick and the
Bloomsbury plants.
The Irondale plant will be run eacl
night this week to fully test the wires
and machinery. Meanwhile the lines
of the Danville and Sunbury Transit
company and the Danville and Blooms.
burg Electric Railway company will
be supplied with the Irondale current
! after being reduced in voltage. Con,
nection with the overhead system OF
the Danville and Bloomsbury line ha.
been established at the undergradt
crossing on Walnut street. After the
Harwood current has been brought tC
Danville the local plant, now operated
by steam, will be run by electricity.
None of the engines will be used.
A huge motor of 250 horse power ha:
! been installed and will be connected
with the trolley generator.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
SCHEDULE COMMITTEE

In order to allow a full attendance
of the schedule committee President
McCollum of the Susquehanna league
has postponed the meeting from March
9TH to Sunday, March 18th. The COM
mittee will meet at the Hotel Reding-
ton at Wilkes-B Barre at ? p m.
The regular schedule meeting of the
Susquehanna league will be held at
the Hotel Morton at Berwick on Sun
day, March 20 at which time the sched-
ule as drafted by the committee will
be passed upon finally by the full board
of managers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
WELL-KNOWN MAN
CLAIMED BY DEATH

George II. Sonneborn died at his
home Riverside, at51 40 O'Clock Mon
day afternoon following an illness
of less than "A week.
In the above brief statement is en-
bodied news that will cause the keen
est sorrow. George II. Sonneborn was
man who was beloved i'll the best
and fullest sense of tnat term. Plain
and unassuming he was the soul of
sincerity and honor. His heart was
touched by the SORROWS that he saw
around him and the lowly and unfoT-
tunate had no truer friend than Mr.
Sonneborn. He was a man we'll read,
Intelligent and progressive, one whose
companionship was eagerly sought by
those capable of appreciating the quail
tiles that enter into true manhood.
Mr.. Sonneborn was aged tifty-one
wears He was born in Philadelphia
and graduated from the high school of
that city. Early III life he went to
New York engaging with George IL.
ftaFulnR, patent IlSHb dtt'iASS' LII
1886 he was admitted TO the bar. About
1889 he engaged with John X. Ben
nett, remaining with him until the
latter's death.
In 1907, Mr.. Sonneborn, with his
wife, removed to Riverside, where he
has since lived retired
On Monday of last week the deceas-
ed was in Danville, seemingly in his
usual health The next day he was
taken i'll, symptoms of pneumonia de-
veloping. His condition grew rapidly
worse. Monday morning slight hopes
were entertained for his recovery.
Death, however, came unexpectedly.
Mr.. Sonneborn is survived by his
widow, and one brother, Lewis Some
born, of Philadelphia. He was Free
mason, belonging to lodge in New
York city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Her Eleventh Birthday.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Haney. Ash
street, gave a party to "A number of
young folks Saturday, in honor of the
llth birthday of their daughter Alice.
a pleasant time was spent by all and
refreshments were served. Those pres
ent We're Mary Hummer, Elsie vii.
liams, Catherine Hill, Catherine Glib,
son, Hattie Arnwine, Jessie RodeIick,
Thelma Mottern, Elsie Motten, Evelyr
Mottern, Mary Devine, Bertha Aten,
Leona Snyder, Rachel Ickes, Martha
Mottern, Helen Mottern, Alice Haney
Edward Roderick, Thomas Hummer
William Hummer, Benjamin Haney,
John Aten, Frank Paugh, william
Kaufman, William Aten, John Purpur
Carl Purpur. Abby Haney, Jane,
Haney, Wilson Mottern.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Thrown Out of Buggy.

While returning to Bloomsbury from
Jerseytown, the buggy in which MI.
and Mrs. II. +. Strauser were riding
upset over four foot enbankment
Mrs. Strauser sustained severe sprain
of her right shoulder and Mr.. Strauser
escaped with slight bruises. The
Strausers had been spending the day
at the home of Mrs. Strauser's father,
U. b. Breeze, who will be remember
ed as the man who sustained fractur-
ed collar bone whom thrown out of a
wagon by fractions bull ON Bloom
street some weeks ago.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10

The Spring Term of the State Norm.
al School, Bloomsbury, Pa, will open
Tuesday, March 2Sth, 1910. 1t will
continue fourteen weeks Rooms on
two floors of North Hall have been
opened for occupancy by girls. The
course of study occupies three years.
Students are admitted to advanced
standing at any time. Graduates hav-
ing taught two years receive salaries
of not less than $50 per month as teach
ers. Physical Training receives speci-
al attention in good gymnasium, and
on fine athletic field. The Model
School, library and laboratories are
under the direction of specialists.
For catalog address the Principal,
d. ]. WALLER, Jr.
Mo, II, ~, 81.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
WELSH SINGERS HERE

An important musical evening in
this city will be the appearance here
next Thursday evening, March 18th,
of the famous Llanelly Royal Welsh
choir, which will give concert in
the onera house for the benefit of the
Y. NJ. c. a.
The Llanelly choir has been touring
in America for some months winning
popular approval in all sections. 1t is
the same organization that sang in
Rloom shrro Last fall The choir is com.
posed of "a male and female voices.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
REGISTERED NURSES

The Pennsylvania State board for
the registration of nurses, at recent
meetings, has granted registration to
3l6 additional nurses. Among them
are seven from the State hospital for
the insane, as follows: Luella NJ
Garretson, Ursula +. Bitter, George
G. Wohlfarth, Elizabeth NJ. Kaufman,
Lulu NJ. Hamor, NJ. Elizabeth De-
Laney and Carrie j. Russell.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
TFIISEIS CERTAIN
The Proof That Danville Readers Cam
not Deny.

not DSny'
What could furnish stronger evidence
of the efficiency of any remedy than
the test of time? Thousands of people
testify that Doan's Kidney Pills cure
permanently.
Home endorsement should prove un-
doubtedly the merit of this remedy.
Years ago your friends and neighbors
testified to the relief they had derived
from the use of Doan's Kidney Pills.
They now confirm their testimonials.
They say time has completed the test.
J.W. Swarts, 2ll Church street,
Danville, Pa. says" " Several years ago
| was caused much suffering by pains
in my back and kidneys and often
there was lameness and soreness
across nv loins. Nothing gave me
much relief until took Doan's Kid
ney Pills, procured from Hunts Drug
Store. They restored my kidneys to a
normal condition and after this was
done the pains and aches ceased Since
then. when my back has bothered me,
have taken Doan's Kidney Pills and
they have always helped me at once. y
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo!
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
THREATENED OFFICER

Andrew Zimmerman, "A we'll known
farmer ON the Joseph Campbell farm
at Elyshurg, was arrested Monday by
the State health authorities for refus-
ing to allow Health Officer J. Il. Lynn
of Elysburg to placard and quarantine
his home for measles.
When the officer appeared at the
house Zimmerman threatened to do
him bodily harm. The incident was
reported to the State authorities and
Officer Mettler of Sunbury was in
structed to proceed against thinner
man. He was arrested at Elysburg
Tuesday morning and was given a
hearing before "A justice of the peace
at Sunbury Tuesday night, when he
paid the costs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
5000 MEN EMPLOYED

With every department now running
to practically full capacity an average
of 5, 900 men are employed each day at
the works of the American Car and
Foundry company at Berwick. There
are between 1900 and $500 men whose
names appear on the pay roll for the
month of February but with allowance
for those who work but a short time
and those who do not work the entire
time, the 5000 represents the average
number of men working each day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10

Hugh B. Weaver, an Uhlertown
farmer, was found guilty by Bucks
county jury of sending threatening
letters through the mails and with
burning two barns belonging to his
neighbors. Newton Jordan and Peter
Tettemer. The culprit was recommend
ed to the mercy of the court. Counsel
for the defendant entered motion for
a new trial and bail was fixed at $5,-
0O0 The case attracted much attention
on account of the nature of the an
onymous letters sent, (which went at a
time that there was a wave of incen-
diarism sweeping over that region,
and on account of the prominence of
the defendant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
HORSES KICK BREAKS RIB

Madison Vought, the well known
Mayberry townhsip horseman, sustain
eel broken rib Monday afternoon
whle he was displaying two ponies to
some visitors at his place.
The horses had not been exercised
and were pretty frisky as Mr.. Vought
led them from the stable. In pIanc-
ing about one of the animals planted a
blow in Mr.. Vought's side that infiict-
ed the above injury. DR.. Allison, of
Elysburg, rendered surgical aid.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
PURCHASED A FARM

The Dewald property, the Pennsyl-
vania Paper Mill company terre ten
ant, was sold at Sheriff's sale, Satur-
day at 10 a. IN. The purchaser was W.
V. Oglesby, Esq. the price paid being
one thousand dollars.
The property is situated in Cooper
township and consists of two hundred
acres, containing a two-story frame
dwelling house, two-story tenant
house and a bank barn.
The sale was held at the court house.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Coughs That Hang on,

Coughs that start in the fall and
hang on until spring are sure trouble
breeders unless checked and cured.
Bronchitis, pneumonia and consump-
tion are the direct result. Foley's
Honey and Tar cures the coughs, stops
the hard breathing and heals and
soothes the infamed air passages.
Refuse substitutes. For sale by Paules
q Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
QUICK CLIMATIC CHANGES t

strong constitutions and cause among
some and offensive disease Sneezing
and snuffling, coughing and difficult
breathing, and the drip, drip of the
foul discharge into the throat-all are
ended by Ely's Cream Balm. This hon
est remedy contains no cocaine, mer-
cruy, nor other harmful ingredient.
The worst cases yield to treatment in
a short time. All druggists, soc, OF
mailed by Ely Bros. 56 Warren street,
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Renoyatine Tobacco Store.

John Cruickshank started Tuesday
making extensive renovations in his
tobacco store and pool room opposite
the opera house on Mill street. A new
floor is being laid, the room is to be
repapered and repainted and new show
cases and wall cases will be installed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Another reminder of the success at

Another reminder of the success at
tending the negotiations of notes by
P. J. Kiernan among the Catholic
churches in the Pittsburg diocese came
recently when n summons in assumpsit
was filed in the United States circuit
court by Gordon & Smith, represent
ing the American Trust company, of
Boston, against Bishop Canevin. The
bishop is made the defendant because
he endorsed note given by one of the
Pittsburg churches.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Lanterns for Firemen.

Five lanterns, recently ordered for
use in the fire department, were re-
ceived at city hall Saturday. They are
known as the Dietz lantern, and are
thoroughly modern in every respect,
made of brass and nickle plated.
One lantern, intended for the chief
Of the department, has red globe.
The Others. intended for the four as
sistants, have blue globes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Worth q Dollar a Drop.

Fred Patchen. Manlius, n. Y,
writes :-"For long time L was af-
fected with kidney trouble which caus
ed an almost constant pain in my back
and inflammation in my bladder. other
remedies did not even relieve me, but
two fifty cent bottles of Foley's Kid
ney Remedy completely cured me and
I have not had any symptom of kidney
trouble for over two years" For sale
by Paule & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
The Girl from Rector's Coming.

The next attraction at the Danville
opera house, announces Manager Ed
mondson, will be 1.-THE Girl from
Rector's, " on March 25th, one of the
foremost comedies of recent years,
which had long runs in both Philadel-
phia and New York. To secure this
attraction the opera house manage
ment was compelled to put up heavy
guarantee.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
PREACHER LYNCHED
NEW ORLEANS, La, March

NEW OhLEaNS, La, march y.
A special to the Item from Green
wood, Miss, says that mob there
early today lynched negro preacher
by the name of Wallace, who last night
shot and seriously wounded Policeman
J. w. Slack. The negro was hanged
to telegraph pole by the mob.
Before the negro was hanged lead
ing citizens pleaded that the law be
allowed to take its course.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
Purehased Jacobs Homestead.

Ensign Randall Jacobs, U. S. N,
has purchased from the John Jacobs
estate, the homestead on West Market
street. 1t is the new owners intention
to make some repairs, after which the
home will by occupied by Ensign Jac-
obs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fred
Jacobs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the metallic cough of Group bring
ing dread to the household. Careful
mothers keep Foley's Honey and Tar
i'll the house and give it at the first
sign of danger Foley's Honey and
Tar has saved many little lives and is
the only safe preparation for children
as it contains no opiates. For sale by
Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
A Timely Protection.

Everyone knows the after effects of
La Grippe are often more dangerou 5
than the disease. So often it leads to
pneumonia, which weakened heart
action makes fatal. LaGrippe coughs
that strain and weaken the system
yield quickly to the healing and siren
gthening qualities of Foley's Honey
and Tar. For sale by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10
In Lock Up for S Days.

Charles Hartman, who was arrested
Saturday for creating disturbance at
tha Glandower houso. was given a
hearing Monday afternoon before
Justice of the Peace Oglesby. and in
default of $11.O5 fine and costs was
committed to the borough lookup for
five days.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-03-10

Good health is impossible when
there is any arrangement of the di-
gestive organs. Foley's Orino Laxs-
tive is natural remedy for stomach,
liver and bowel troubles. 1t aids di-
gestion, stimulates the liver, and cures
habitual constipation. For sale by
Paules 81 Co.