Borne Papr - *For lie Home Iht culation of this paper is in c .asing rapidly. It will pay you T «ftise in the AMERICAN. 112 " : — SUbsGRiPTION $1 PER YEAR DR. IRVING H. JENNINGS, DENTIST. Office Hours 9 .4. M.to 12 M 104 MM St., Il\ M.to U I'. M Danville. Pa. SIIITL.TZ, IH. «>• 425 Mi u. ST., DANVII.I.K, I'A. diseases of the Stomach und Intestines a Specialty Q*. W. I*. ASi(il-K, DENTIST OFFICE: 218 MII.I.STUKKT. eeth Kxtractcd without Piiln. Crown ami ISrldgc Work a specialty. equipped Willi the latest and most improved Instruments and prepared to execute the most difficult work. DR. C. H. REYNOLDS, —D ' • Office, Opposite Boston Store, Danville, Pa. Dentistry in all its branches. Charges Moderate and all work Guaranteed Established 1892. NEWS. The doctors are busy. Fino weather for puouuiouia. Tho "beautiful snow" still lingers. Notwithstanding the many who are bound to lie defeated, every candidate you meet insists that he is a "sure winner." While the people are sufforing from a lack of coal now it is gratifying to know that the ice crop will bo largo next summer and will be of exception ally good quality. Unfortunately it won't heat tho furnace now. These are the days when the politic ian waxes eloquent. The oarly bird catches no worms tliosu mornings. What wo waut now is an invitation to get coal rather than to save it. Miss Anna Woodsido is ill at her homo on Mowery street. New York is goiug to bo dry after 1 o'clock in tho morning. All-night licenses have been revoked, including those of the big hotels. Gentlemen with a perpetual thirst will take notice. Bruce Harman, sou of tho Rev. 11. C. llarmati has accepted a position in the office of the Reading Iron Com pany. Mrs. Jennie Mills is lying very ill of a complication of diseases at the home of Mrs. S. L. Esterbrook, East Market street. Signs of spring are already appai eut iu the advertisements. The man who is looked upon as a good, public spirited citizen always keeps his sidewalk free of ice aud snow. Nevertheless aud notwithstanding, it is not an unusual sort of winter. The weather is just like what we used to have. Speculation is rife as to the fate of the good roads bill in the Legislature. The lawmakers are getting along in good shape at Harrisburg. Sooner or later the carrying of re volvers must be put down, Tho brutal passion of man is much too readily ex cited and with a deadly weapon handy murder is far too often tho result. This has been Lieut. Gov. Tillman's downfall. During the lato contest in the Colorado legislature many revolv ers wore flourished and placed on the member's desks. When our legislative halls become subjected to such an ex plosive condition it is time to call a halt. Cold wave warnings have been issu ed for Nevada, Moutaua aud Dakota. The wave will probably be a couplo of days iu reaching this soctiou,if not deflected to tlie lakes. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. will be held iu Association parlor, this evening at 7 ;'SO o'clock. A lull attendance is desirod. Members are earnestly requested to bo present. Joy H. Brader has accepted a posi tion in the office of the Dauvillo Stove Works. Miss Mary Watkius, Shamokin's smallpox patient, has been removed to the emergency hospital, near Edge wood Park, at that place. Dr. Fred T. Harpel, with the assistance of the young lady's mother, will have charge of the place. Edward 11. Saiusbury has beeu nom inated for School Director in the Second Ward by the Democrats to take the place of Oscar O. Morgan, who declined to be a candidate. Mr. Saius bury will run for the unexpired term. J. Newton Pursell is the Democratic candidate for the three years' term. Orders have been issued at many of the Philadelphia and Heading Coal aud Iron Company collieries putting on three shifts at mining coal wher ever it can bo done. This is something new iu mining audit goes to show that tho utmost is being done to in crease tho shipment of coal and to re lieve the distress caused by lack of fuel iu many localities. The South Danville Schools taught by Misa Pfahlor aud Miss Lesher held interesting exercises yesterday after noon, which wore attended by many of the patrons. The progani rendered by tho pupils consisted of recitations, music, dialogues, etc. v ''' ' ' ' "~~' ' —''"' __ ___' _ "THIS CGI NTRY WILL NIiVKR BE ENTIRELY FREE UNTIL IT SUPPLIES ALL OF ITS OWN DEMANDS WITH ITS OWN PRODI K TIONS." VOL. 48—NO ."). SEVENTY PUPILS ILL Tho School Board hold a regular mooting Monday eve. The session was a shoit one, there being only a small amount of business on baud. The Teachers' committee, which at the previous meeting was requested to find out on what authority the children of A. Kelly, Mill street, were detain ed at homo during tho prevalence of smallpox next door, was ready to make its report, but referred tho matter to Borough Superintendent Gordy who was present at tho meeting. Superintendent Gordy explained that the children in question were not requested to remain out of school. He had written the parents, he said, ask ing whether or not an arrangement could not be made whereby tho chil dren could live with their grandpar ents or another relative while the fam ily next door was under quarantine. The two families, lie fouud upon in vestigation were separated by barriers hardly adequate to prevent the spread of smallpox and what he did he be lioved was for the best iuterest of the schools, especially as there was much dread among the pupils so long as tho two children came to school direct from their home next to the infected house. Mr. Fischer stated that in his opiu ion the father did not rightly com prehend the import of the Superinten dent's note and iie thought that under the circumstances should a low aver age result from the absence it should not ho permitted to interfere with the promotion of tho two pupils. Tho Superintendent explained that an interval of absence can not operato against any pupil's promotion under tho present rules so long as he or she is generally proficient. Mr. Orth moved that the Superintendent's ex planation bo accepted as satisfactory. It was unanimously (tarried. Truant Officer Young presented tho following report for tho month ending January 20: Pupils without suitable clothing, 12; sick, 70; truauts, 7; notices serv ed, 9. The secretary made a full statement j as to coal purchased. The number of j tons bought were 2'JT at a total cost of 11302.54, which includes lreight,labor and hauling. The average cost is S4.:JB a tou. Superintendent Gordy called atten tion to tho fact that the Directors' Department of the State Educational Association will hold its annual con- | vention at Harrisburg on February 12 and 18, immediately succeeding that of the Superintendents. Messrs. Jacob Fischer and Samuel Workheiser are the delegates chosen to represent tlie local school board in j the Educational convention aud they will both attend. On motion last evening Superiuteu- | dent Gordy was granted permission to j attend the Superintendent's conven tion on February 10 and 11. Tho following directors were pres- j out at last night's meeting: Barber, j Orth, Green, Burger, Workheiser, I Fischer, Rockefeller, Harpel, Kcefer and Byerly. The following hills were approved for payment: T. L. Evans & Sous, .. $15.00 George Sechler, 1.00 Stationery and stamps, 1.06 W. E. Young, 10.00 Emery Shultz, 85 Hauling a Nine Ton Boiler. The new tubular boiler being in stalled at tho Silk Mill was very sue- i cessfully moved from the D. L. &. W. station yesterday to its position at the plant. Tho boiler weighs over nine tons aud was considered a pretty hard proposition to tackle. W. A. Shep person has the contract for tho im proveme.its at the Silk Mill aud ho accomplished the removal of the boil er very easily with ouly four horses. By means of a largo gin erected the sixty-foot stack over tho old boiler was taken down yesterday. After the new boiler is set in place and the brick work is completed a new sixty foot stack will be erected over it. Tho work will be completed in a few j days. An Alarm of Fire Yesterday, An alarm of fire caused some oxcite meut about town last evening shortly before dark. Too fire was it No. 11 Hemlock street, in a dwelling occupi ed by Theodore C.irodiskcy. Tho chimney was on fire and for a little while there was quite a blaze, but it was soon extinguished by a bucket brigade. Meanwhile au alarm had been sounded aud the Continental Hose Company arrived. They had ! their hose stretch'd, but tho plug was | out of order and they were unable to i get an} - water. Happily tiieir services | were-not needed. Thrown Out of The Buggy. Walter Rupp while driving oue of | Liveryman Hunter's buggies on the i Hospital grounds yesterday met with I a runaway. The horse shied at an ob s jeet. which <• iused one of the rear i wheels to collide with a post. Walter | was thrown out and the horse ran oft i but was caught near the Hospital barn. I Later the buggy was brought into ! town on three wheels and taken to | Hunt's wheelwright shop for repairs. Met With a Fall. Alonzq Mottern, Ea&t Markst street, is suffering from tho effects of a fall, j A bad gash was inflicted over the left eye in addition to painful bruises on different parts ot tho body. He is at tended by l)r. Wintersteeu. DANVILLE. PA.. THURSDAY JAXUAIiY 29. 190 i». REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES Tho Republicans of the Borough of Danville and Mahoning township held their primary election Tuesday night. There was no contest in any of the wards except the First Ward where there is quite a division among the voters on the subject of sewerage. In this ward 185 votes wero polled,which was an unusually large number for a primary election. Two candidates were put up for council —George Sechler, present member, and George P. Reifsuyder. Mr. Reifsnyder was nominated receiving 85 votes as against Mr. Sechler's 50. The nominations made in the different districts were as follows: FIRST WARD. Council, George F. Reifsnyder; School Director, John L. Evans; Judge of Election, W. V. Oglesby; Inspector, F. M. Herrington. F. G. Schoch and D. C. Wlliams re ceived a tie vote for Overseer of the l J oor. For Burgess, Jesse L. Beaver received 16 votes; W. G. Pursel, <> votes. Fo /Tax Receiver, E. W. Peters received .1 votes, S. A. McCoy 5 and two others each one a piece. John L. .loues and Charles G. Cloud were en dorsed for Borough Auditors,the form er for two years and tlie latter for three years. Curtis Cook and Emanuel Pric? wero elected as delegates to tin Borough and the District convention. Sam. A. McCoy acted as Judge of the election and F. G. Schoch as Inspector. SECOND WARD. Councilman, Grant Fenstermacher; School Director, three years, Harry 11. Redding; School Director, two years, William J. Burns; Judge of Election J. H. Woodside; Inspector, Milard Myers. J. H. Boyer and J. 11. Woodsido wore elected delegates to tho Borough and the District Convention. They were instructed to support Dr. J. R. Kimeror for Overseer of Hie Poor and John L. Jones for Borough Auditor. No nominations wero made tor Burgess or Tax Receiver. THIRD WARD. Conncil, Thomas J. Rogers; School Director, Dr. W. R. Panics; Judge of Election, George Tillson; Inspoctor, Ed. V. Stroll. John CrUiksiiank and John L. Jones were elected delegates to tho Borough and tho District Convention. They were instructed to support Jesse Beav er for Burgess, Sam A. McCoy,for Tax Receiver, and John L. Jones and Charles G. Cloud for Borough Audit or.-;, the former for throe years and the latter for one year. Dr. J. R. Kimerer was endorsed for Ovorseer of the Poor. D. A. Montgomery acted as presid ent and George Laubacii as secretary. FOURTH WARD. Council, David Gibson; School Dir ector, Aaron Rockafellor; Judge of Election, Dallas Hummer; Inspector, Thomas Lee. James S. Magill and Josoph Gibson were chosen as delegates and wore in structed as follows: Tax Receiver, Sam A. McCoy; Borough Auditor, John L. Jones; Overseer of tho Poor, Samuel Mortimore. Dallas Hummer presided at the pri mary and Joseph Gibson and Clarence Lunger acted as secretaries. MAHONING TOWNSHIP. Supervisors, William Hartzell and William Fern; School Directors, Hurley Baylor and Martin L. Bloom; Tax Receiver, Harry Wireman; Judgo of Election, Edward Wortman; In spector, M. P. Scott; Auditor, Edward L. White. For Poor Director Mahon ing township will endorse the bor ough's choice. Edward White was chosen President j of the primary and W. B. Hauser, ; Secretary. The Borough aud District Oonven tious of tlie Republican Party were hold at Hotel Oliver at 8 o'lock last t evening. James T. Magill of the j Fourth Ward was chosen President and j J. H. Woodside of the Second Ward, j Secretary. The following delegates were present: First Ward—Curtis- Cook aud Em anuel Price. Second Ward—Jacob H. Boyer and J. H. Woodside. Third Ward—John Crnikshank aud Georgo Laubach. Fourth Ward —James Magill aud Joseph M. Gibson. The choice of Overseer of the Poor by courtesy this year belongs to tho borough. Mahoning township, there fore, merely endorsed the borough nominee, which marie it unnecessary to send dtdegat.es to tho Convention. Samuel Moitinioro of the Fourth Ward was tho choice of tlie Convention for Overseer of the Poor. Following ur > tho caudidatos nominated for the Borough offices: Chief Burgess, Jesso L. Beaver; Tax Receiver, Samuel A. McCoy; Auditors, three v »rs, John L. Jones; two years, Charles (J. ('loud. Able to be Out. Ex-District Attorney Thomas Welch who fell some weeks ago aud fractur ed his leg is convalescent and if the weather permits will bo able to walk down town this week. Tho leg which was broken near the ankle has been ratlier slow iu healing. Mr. Welch still has one case to try for tho Com monwealth at the Oyer and Terminer court which convenes on Monday, Feb. 23rd. District Attorney Ralph Eisner had been retained, before his election, by the defendant. IIEITII #l-' ELMER LESTER Elmer E. Lester formerly of this city, died at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., on Tuesday evening. The de tails of the sad affair have not as yet boon learned. His father, John P. Lostor, who resides on Bloom street, yesterday received two telegrams, one briefly setting forth the fact of the death and the other tho funeral ar rangements and beyond those nothing has been learned. Elmer had not been in good health for some time. He last visited at the home of his father in this city about tho holidays, when ho complained of feeling badly and was obliged to re turn home soonor than ho intended to on account of ill health. The deceased was born in Danville and grew to manhood here. He was a geuial, generous-hearted man and had hosts of friends, here who will be grieved to loam of his death. He re moved to Brooklyn a number of years ago. Elmer was an all-round practical newspaper man, having learned the trade of printing in Danville. At the time of his death he was Superinten dent of tho printing department of tho Brooklyn Postoffiee. The deceased was 40yoars of age. He is survived by a wife and threo chil dren. Mrs. William O. Bacon of this city is a sister. Funeral services will bo hold at tho family residence, this evening. Inter ment will take place tomorrow morn ing in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn. Mr. Lester and daughter, Mrs. Bacon, left for Brooklyn, this morning to attend tho funeral. Improvements at Silk Mill. F. Q. Hartman yesterday returned from a business trip to Stouington, Conn. Ho is preparing to install a now 150-horse power boiler along with a lot of improved machinery, in tho form of spinners and twisters, which will increase tho capacity of the plant very much. Mr. Hartman'B motto seems to ho onward and upward. It is his pride that his plant during all its history has never been shut down except for a holiday or a half Jay now or then when repairs were necessary. Mr. Hartman employs none but tho most competent and responsible help. Applicants of the right sort ho never turns away, and in older to furnish work for all from time to timo ho in creases tlio capacity of his plant. Thus with every expansion made by the time the additional machinery is in stalled a fresh lot of employes, already drilled, are ready to step in and (ill tho new places. Enjoyed a Sleigh Ride. The following from this city enjoy- j ed a sleigh rido to Mooreshurg Tues- I day evening: Mr. and Mrs. David | Gibson,Mrs. Hopewell, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Bookmiller, Mr. and Mrs. Cleav er, Mrs. Stickel, Mrs. Ileiss, Mrs. Grove, Mrs. Cromwell, Miss Anna Hiatt, Miss Elizabeth Salmon, Mrs. Foster, James Hiatt, Ralph Hodge, Harvey Geriuger, Miss Jennie Dyer, Mrs. Dyor, Mrs. Shelhart, Mrs. Amesbury, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. J. Lunger, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Rounsley, Mrs. J. Longer, Walter . Lovett, Miss Minnie Co >rad, Mis. W. Lunger, "Mr. S. (r. Cannard, Miss Agnes Hodge, Walter Lunger, Miss Alice Smull, Mrs. R. Grove, Charles Small, Mrs. Keefer, Miss Rebecca Hodge, Mrs. E. Hiatt, Mrs. Goodall, | Miss Viola Young, George Lunger, i Miss Rachel Goodall and Miss Lctitia Lunger Mrs. Askins' Accident. Mrs. Charles Askins, Honeymoon street, is suffering from tho effects of ; a very serious fall sustained late Fri- ! day night. In company with Mrs. J. j II Ephlin about 10 o'clock she was walking down Bloom street, when, near the P. & R. crossing sho slipped upon tho ico. In falling her head struck tho pavement heavily and she was badly stuunod. She was assisted to trio homo of Councilman John Patton, Lower Mul berry street. Dr. Paules was called who found the woman in a semi-con scious state, as the result of tho fall. On Saturday morning her condition was improved and she was removod to her home. A Congregational Meeting. A congregationial meeting will be held by tho Mahoning Presbyterian church on February 11th for the pur pose of deciding whether or not to call a pastor. The announcement of the meeting was made Sunday night. A largo number of very able minis ters have been heard at the Mahoning Presbyterian church during tho sever al months past and tho congregation will have plenty of good material to select from should it decide to call a pastor. Do You Ever Visit the Schools? An exchange truthfully says : "How many parents in tho boroughs and townships visit the schools occasion ally': 1 A good many fathers goto cir cuses,couutry frolics, shooting matches raffles, horse races and ball games who never see the inside of a school building where their children are be ing educated, and it is possible that some mothers, who never miss a mil linery opening, a sewing bee or a (1 nice have yet to make tho acquaint ance of tho teachers who instruct tlioir children, and to make their first visit to tho schools their young hopefuls attend." I'EIISONAI. MACIUPIIS Miss Elizabeth Kellar lias returned to Bloomsburg after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. .T. E. Cox, East Market | street. M. A. Ilignins of New York City, formerly United States Express agent at this place called on Danville friends I Sunday. | Mr. and Mrs. John L. Ramsey of ; Allontown spent Sunday in this eity. Jacob Miller and wife spent Sunday I with relatives in Benton. Miss Maud Krock has returned to Milton after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Mill street. Miss Harriett Mapstone, Bloom street, is visiting friends in Sunbury . Z. T. Rickards of Philadelphia, and Mrs. A. W. Woodward of Lancaster, are guests at the home of W. H. Am merman, Mill street. Miss Nellie Osmuu of Snubury, is visiting at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Mussel man, Church street. Howard Clark of Bloomsburg, spent J Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Clark, South Danville. Amnion Keiser, Telegraph Opeiator at the D. L. & W. Railroad station spent Sunday with his parents at West Milton. Mrs. Sara Wintersteen returned yes terday afternoon from a visit with relatives in Bloomsburg. Miss Sue Coruelisou returned to Mnncy yesterday after a visit at the home of Mrs. George W. Myerly, East Front street. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lunger return ed to Pottsgrove yesterday after a vis it at the home of John Lunger. Tho Rev. Erskine Wright returned yesterday from Williamsport where he attended tho sessions of tho Archelea ooury. Charles R. Sheliiart returned to Pittsburg yesterday after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Shel iiart. Goorge Bachinger spent yesterday | in Solinsgrove. Miss Mary Unger, South Danville, spent yesterday with friends in Sun bury. John Scott left yesterday for Pitts ton where lie has secured employ ment. Miss Emma A ten spent yesterday with friends in Sunbury. W. J. Rogers left yesterday on a business trip to Carlisle. Mrs. F. W. Jones of Orangeville, called on friends in this city yester day. A 1 W. Powers, advance representa tive of Elmer Walters' "Millionaire Tramp" was in this city yesterday. Mrs. 15. F. Foulk, Lower Mulberry street, spent yesterday with friends in Bloomsburg. Miss .lulia Ivrum, Bloom street, is visiting relatives in Rloomshurg. Mrs. E. Wert man, Bloom street, spent yesterday with friends in Bloomsburg. Simon Hoffman spent yesterday afternoon with friends in Williams port. Rabbi Meyer spent yesterday after noon in Bloomsburg. Mrs. J. li. Unipstcad returned to Bloomsburg yesterday after a visit with frieuds in this city. Mrs. Sara Colo returned to Benton yesterday after a visit with friends in this city. Miss Angelina Rote arrived at this city from Sunbury last evening. Arthur Elwood and wife of Milton, returned home last evening after a | visit with friends in this city. Goorge Freeze, South Danville, re turned last evening from a trip to Newton, N. J. Charles Watson returned last even ing from a business trip to llazleton. Enjoyed a Sleigh Eide. Tho following from Kaseville enjoy ed a sleigh ride Tuesday evening to the home of Bret Harris, Buckhorn. Margaret Gethiug Nora Lee, Libbie Gothing, Blanche Wilson, Minnie Roberts, Florence Wilson, Gertio Blue, Bessie Wilson, Lizzie Bowers, Rachel Churm, Mamie Hughus, lit - becca Hawkins, Clyde Roberts. Hurley Lee, William Roberts, Walter Wilson, Thomas Cashner, Ivan Hawkins, Nor man Lee, David Blue, Clement Hock, Bret Harris, Nellie and Sarah Harris, Ray Harris, Charles Urol -t, and John Harris. The evening was pleasantly spoilt. At twelve o'clock r treshments were served. Game from Danville. A sleighing party comprised of a | number of Danville young people came Ito town]yesterday afternoon,and after j enjoying a short timo hero they ro ! turned to their homes. They were j chaperoned by Professor Schaffer and Miss E. Weiss. Those who wore in the party were: Alice Bower, Grace Williams, Graeo Shepporson, Lois Williams, Guy Williams, Cameron Campbell, Roy Moyer, Clyde Davis, Willie Johns, Harvey Beyer, Ralph Shannon and Edith Foust.— Blooms ! burg Daily.(Wednesday) Drove to Washingtonviile. A number of young people from this city enjoyed a ride to Washingtonviile I last evening where they took supper at A. L. Heddens' hotel. RARE 01.11 VOLUME Will G. Brown lias a couple ot books in his possession to which more than ordinary interest attaches,which came into his possession at the death of his father, George B. Brown. The books lay on tho shelves of the book store for a matter of fifty years and are there fore slightly shop worn, but otherwise are in good condition. One of tho books,is an early history of tho town of Litchfield,Conn..print ed in IS4.J, which is now exceedingly rare and valuable. It is an artistic production in pamphlet form contain ing a map or "plan of the village of Litchfield and vicinity as laid out A. D. 1720 to 1725." Tho original set tlers, the pamphlet states, were not of 1110S: 1 who pretended that tiie Aborig ii; s had no light to tho soil which for centuries had been occupied by them and their fathers. The settlers, there fore, dteniod it their duty to buy the laud of tli'" Indians and the old book contains the copy of numerous dqpds, very oddly signed by the Red Men, each of whom was able only to make his mark. The "marks" themselves assumed various forms—sometimes a cross, but more frequently a hierogly phic that bears some resemblance to a short hand character or the figure 8. A few of the signatures read as fol lows: Wonposet—(his mark) Kehow —(his mark) Corkscrew (his mark). The township contained about 44,800 acres and the purchase money did not exceed one penny three farthings per acre. Tho Indian name of tho town was Bantam. When it was incorporat ed ir took the name ot Litchfield. Its early history seems to be one contin uous recitai of Indian ravages, as was natural from its exposed position ou tho frontier. Many of the Indian raids, captures and thrilling escapes are portrayed in tho old history, out doing in realistic effect any dime novel that was ever printed. During the colonial period tho peo ple" were true to King George 111. On August 21, IT7O they erectod an eleg aut equestrian statue to the King. Tho statue it appears, was made ot lead. During tho war of the Revolution the fine equestrian statue was overthrown by King George's rebellious subjects and converted into bullets,which were used to resist his gracious majesty's soldiers. Thus the horse and rider disappeared but the pedestal remain ed until long after the Revolution. Mr. Blown lias been offered a fine sum ot money for tho history by a citizen of Litchfield, but ho has nor yet decided to part with it. Another interesting book which Mr. Drown possesses is a volume entitled, "A Cruise ot tho Steam Yacht North Star. A narrative of tho Excursion r.f Cornelius Vanderbilt's Party to Eng land, Rnssia, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Maderia, etc. By the Rev. John Overton Choules, 1). I).. who accompanied the party. Will Remove About March 15. S. Lowenstein & Co., proprietors of the Boston Store, now located in the Moyer Block, will about March loth remove to the store room formerly oc cupied by the Schoch grocery. This room is a most convenient one for a largo stock and is equipped with an elevator, vault, basement, and four largo stock rooms. An entire new front will be putin with low 10 foot show windows ou each side. The interior will bo re painted and papered throughout, new side counters installed aud a middle show caso counter run tho entire length of tho room. Cash carriers will be putin aud tii" store will bo bril liantly lighted. Contracts have been let and work on tho improvements is to be completed by March 10th. It will bo one of the finest department storos in this section. Washingtonviile Nominations. Both the Democrats and Republicans have nominated a ticket in Washing tonviile. The Democratic nominees are as fol lows: Burgess, Charles Gibson; Coun cil, three years, Christian Heckendorn, and Lloyd Cooper; School, Director, three years, C. W. Seidel; High Con stable, Joseph llalk; Judge of Election, Benjamin Diefieiibacher; Inspector, T. F. Korswell. Following are tho Republican nom inations: Barge , Dr. R. S. Patton; Council, throe y. ars,Tlio:nas Yeig and W. F. Zoliff; School Director, George Holdren ; Justice ot the Peace, Henry Snyder; High Constable, Joseph Halk; Judge of Election, John Heberling; Inspector, George W. Cromis, .Tr. ; Au ditor, John A. Cooper. Death of M. Grier Thornton. Word was received in this city yes terday of the death amy was a man above the average ol intelligence. He spent nearly all his leisure time in reading. He was well posted on all subjects .and was ever ready with a quotation from Shakespeare or Burns, who were his favorite potts. Ho was a man of genial, clever disposition and there were few pi- ::s who could boast of a larger circle of friends. He sus tained a -rroke of paralysis about two years ago, from which lie never fully recovered. < >ll Wednesday lie -nstain cd the second stroke lie was in lii.« nsual health and had ,inst finished eat inn his dinner when he was stricken, lie wan nncoiiseioa until death. The deceased i> survived by his wife, one son. Kdward .1. Leamy. and three daughters: Ella, (Mrs. (irier Myei -) Mary, ol Willianis|iorf, and Agnes who reiiid. at the parental home. Snow Protects the WL^at. The ahnndanc of now. which this season has furnished r.u unusual amount of sleighing has served anoth er good pnrp. .that of protecting the wheat. There is nothing so injurious t3 wheat and iiiciu ntally to the grass crop as an open winter which leaves the tender blade-. d to the action of the fro-t and ti• high winds which blow tin- ground away from tin- roots with tin- result that it is "frozen out." The wheat in this comity had a good start last fall owing to the very fine weather which continued all through November. It had attained a fine growth by the time winter set in and jlios far it has been almost continuous ly protect! <1 under a deep bed of snow. It i> therefore, to Iw hoped that the old fashioned winter that we have thus far enjoyed may continue until Spring, not only for the sake of good sleighing and plenty of ice. hut als.i for th proll tiou it alTords to crops. Resolutions Adopted. At a meeting of the Hoard of Di rectors of the People's Hank held on January JI, li»o:?,the following n solu tions were passed : WHEREAS it hath pleased Al mightv.Qod in In allwi- providence to remove from oui midst our Presi dent and assoeiutt John Renfieid, therefore, ho it Resolved, That ve hereby esprew our appreciation of his sterling char acter and the est. • a in which we in dividuallv held him. We hereby c< nvev to his family our sympathy in t!i ir bereavement. J. H. OOLS, DAVID THOMAS, .I<»HX POSTER. JR., S. M. TRI'MHOWER, JnsPEH RATTI. JAMES E. SMITH, O. F. FERRIS, J. B. WATSON, Sec y. Bnrke--Colemau. Mr. Miclia 1 Hnrke and Mi-s Mary Coleman ot tin- city were united in matrimony on Monday. The nnptial knot was tied by Rev. Father M I. O'Reilly in Sr. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mis> Margaret Grimes was bridesmaid ami Mr. Own MeEueanv, best man. The newly wedded couple went to Kingston <>n a wedding trip. JOB PRINTING The olice of the AMERICAN bet. furished with a a»sortmen r job letter and fancy type and jot materia! generally, the Publish r announces to the public that he i prepared at all times to execute u. the neatest manner JOB PRINTING Ofah Kinds and Description |3J~Get our prices before j n place your orders. STHKK 111 AS F.SCII I hat misfortune* do not cnnji- singlr is forcibly illustrated by th fatality 1 and hard lack which ha- overtaken the Fcderoff family ami that of Jt»hn Neibert of this city. Jowpli Fcderoff. a former resident, who with om of hi* sons was killed in » mine rave-in at Natalie on Wednesday and John N hert, who reeides at No. .Vj M I street, this city, are married to si-r ers. Mr. Neiliert whil returning from the doable fan«T'il wa- struck by lb<» ear- at Snnbury Saturday . v -iiing and now lies at his home in a pr '•arion condition. Joseph Pederoff and hi- •<«,( vt tims of the cave-in, wre buri- d »r Mt Carmel on Friday morning. John Neibert, who with hi- wif" and two children attended the fnne-al did not return to Danvilb nntil Saturdav er* c ing. Th"-y had a long wait ar Sun bury. No. i'-i, th' l pas-friger tram dt to arrive at South Danville at "> , was delayed over two hoars by a wreck on the Lewi-town division. In this interval tie- 112 amilv wl -ii r mained in the .-ration, becanw * ung-T and Air. NeiUrt d-■■ ■ i«i< dto pur »- . lunch. For this purpose he started to cross the track toward a restaurant on the opposite side. A north boandengine wa- approach ing; he waited nntil this pa-- 1 w n thinking the war was clear he stepped upon the track. At the -am" moment a southbound engine came along and struck him squarely upon the bark, throwing him a distance of some t< n feet. The man was nnable to arise and seemed badly hart. He was assisted into the depot where he was given at tention by Dr. Graham, the railroad company's surgeon, while Sop» nnt- n dent Alliborn telegraphed to Dr I. G Barber, the company's physician here, instructing him to meet the up train at Sontb Danville, take the injured man in charge and administer to him. On arriving at South Danville the man was unable to walk without as sistance. He suffered inrense agon v and had to take his bed as soon as he arrived home. Y. M. C. A Boys' Bible Cla*<*. The Thomas Beaver Boys' Bibl • Class held its monthly entertainment Tuesday night in Y M.C. A. Hail Thi* gathering was one of esp»*cial interest, for the reason that Miss Hattie Simmg ton gave a most interesting and pleas ing arcoant of her recent trip to Cali fornia. From beginning to end *lt« held the attention of the boys, W'IO showed by their respectfnt and thoughtful attention, that t! incid ents and scenes described by the speak er were thoroughly appreciated. The time was all too short to eater into details of the trip, but what was told iii a ple»sing manner, gare rfee to a desire to hear the .speaker on «om future ocrasion. Mrs. Laumaeter had charg* of ti programme' and opened the me»»rm_' by rea«ling a short, inter* -ting -tory This was followed by a piano solo by Miss Ethel Herrington After this number. Miss M irgaret Amm< rm-vt sang a pleasing solo, accompanying her—lt on the gnitar. TU- cl -nig nun.ls r was a mu-i il fr- - -* —* of cornet, violin and gntfar. by Mas' ers Harry Laftimer, W »lter Fon«t an Bi .aver Hollohaagh. The boys were enthusla«tic through out, showing their-ntir--,»p-. r iat » by load and prolonged apjdau-. Tie singing of th • class w n enjov. 1 I the large aadi- nce of ladie* pr» —n~ Deny and Limestone Towiwu.p*. The Democrats and Rnpabliows of Derry and Limestone township" bav. mad* their nomination- for ft cor ing election. The ticket* formed ir aa follows: DERBY TOWNSHIP Democratic. —.lodge of Electi>a. William Sidler. Inspector. - ima. Brittain, Auditor, Oiarl - E s nr - Overseer of the Poor. Reuben Lobach; Tax Receiver, David Johssttn; S-ltool Directors. William Lobacb. Sr.; ait ! M. L. Sheep; Supervisor-. H;*rry Schultz and P. M ("otner. Rej>ublic an. —Jadge of Election. -I F. Mow re r; Inspector, H C. Ri- 1; Sapervi-ijri, N F P. ■-ht« , l and Ed ward Hoffman; Sd IDir-tor-J F Patterson and William S Mrya.it, Ovi rseer of the Poor. William II I>y ; Tax Receiver, David C. Johnston; Auditor, G W. Rear LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP Democratic. —.Judge of El« *ti«n. G O. Wagner; Inspector. John C. Foalk ; School Directors, Frank ("mats and William Hart man. Overseer of t-- Poor, three yean, William W Dur bin; one year, Samuel Muffb'y;T»x Collector, C. D Levan; Aaditor. C A i e - >:»; • rvi- - T, bn and L. E. Felton Repabhcan.— Judge of Election. D W. Rank; Inspector, Charb- L»>in bach; School J. Mi!- - Derr and Oliver Kauffman Poor, W.'Darbin : |Tax CWlector. A. Wagner; Auditor, Charl s Geig» r SuiM noon. The m'rvice* were conducted by Rev. Harry Curtin Harroan 1 pall brarnni were . Dr. P. Nrwbaker.l>r I. G. Barber, Dr. Jno. Sweisfort. George M. t»'arhart. G* '>rge W. Mil i and J. C. Peifer