Home Paper —For Hie Home i In cir. nlatn>n ol tliis paper is 111- ! MMIIJ; lapidly It will pay you I ,ui\ettisc in tl>t AMKKICAN SUBSCRIPTIONS! PER YEAR I Mi. lU\ IMi 11.1 KNNJMiS, I >/Her 1/,'vr* •< A 1/ to /•_' M 104 Mill St.. / /' M to i /' V Jhiitvtile, I'll. 11 «IM I.l'/., M 11. 112 ■ Mill -1 , 1»A N V 11.1 I l*A. || v ,»f the Stomach 3tl)<l I litesl incs a S|HVWIIV | 1. t\ I'. * \t. IK, DENTIST 11, ! |U -1 S MILL "" I'KKKT. ..11 vir:«'l«'U ultliolit I'ltlli. « t 1.1 r.r 11. w .rii » S|wcialty. »U • 1 TINT 11 ION t Improved , .cli unit M 111« ft |»if|»Nn «t to •*x«*eiitr the JIM.-1 ilillieiill \%«»rk OK. C I!. KKYNOLUS, I >KN its I' 'jss \t 111 St., Onnvnlc, I*a. in Ail it* t»i inch.-* Charges \l<«leinit- an*l ti- \*.»rh *i*i»ii i:itei-il r*d IW.'. I I,* 1 thhage crop looks promising. Tl.< trout will cIIISH mi Fri day .111 i\ 111 til, » hard light fur her rcp- Utat 101 l \i t in* i-iiiiß of Sto< !s' Hand hold I 11. -ii\ ■% 1 11111 u, Arthur !''• HI Ik was • 1 *1 conductor tn Mii'i'iwil .1 T. 1 >ii| lit who recently resigned. A bountiful harvest is a ran* for 111*11 \ ills. Fruit thieves mi- already 111 evi dence. I '.l iuoM|uito is not a loud singer tut I*. n.vi r tails to attract attention. All tin' fW|H 111 this Statu will ho •t* 1 than had been espected. t iu- :ir t: people have heen vae -111«t <1 fri • of chaige at Scranton by dm t<m HI tin' service of tbe Board of 11. alth, which is making a supreme Tl ; 1 till- ~ 11111111. r tii wipe out small | o\ HI that fit v. Hi* residence of Alh •rt Jacohy at t iowir end ot I'noOiuslniig was if«i I> destroyed hv lire yostridav att-ruiKill. It 111 iv not lie fa-hi iiiiide to stav at ... . tint there's a good deal of com li mit Hi It ttlis Milliliter. .lull 11 V i-tine. Cedar street, ha- re- Utlv I let* I an adilition to Ins m. lln dwelling has been thorough IT OV erliatih d. II »rvest liouie services will soon he in order July 1-* now on the la-t lap, l>ut I .-t will prtihahlv break the heat PolitK'Ml conventions are being au- II ,111 ed throughout the slate, hut as I - .- an • tt year tin- coiiMiinptiiin of r» t lite 1- going to lw small. i'ln St ite Highway Departim lit is 1.. ,»rlv ready to begin husines- ith p 1 ti *1 men at the he id lit the De- I irtnieut there l- lio liouht 111 111 (til ot ii- v\ roaiN to li.-1 oii»t riii 1i d in the -fate will 1M- of the i*cst i J 111 11 *V. NIF -I.vty vetei HI- of He l{* ailing Railway have been ret in d within the ia-t three weeks undi r the pension tn t hipt< <1 by the direotins of the ■ m patiy on December li. IMO-». Some 112 tl • -* men are octogenarians, while II t>t t"w of them liavi -eell half it utury i ? service with tl*e eompauy. Wall stte. t rashes are had enough, t • no is* therifroni doe-not n arli tu eoiintrv at large. \ 01 ling ton ports tin* struggle for tie l'.t| tl succession i- going to he a* rimniitous. i a.* iiatii tub- were nneatly iustal , 1 It ! ~ Poor Mouse tor the Use of t inmate-. \ hath tub wa- also J.lai 1-d 111 Su|K»l llltelldellt Chcsiillt's •l.illie .1 • pli I I dill the work hv. iv -«-i tion ot the country is rep resented ft\ the organization secured iv NIXOII it Zimmerman for tin* pre ui it i.ii of illard S|wiisi r- " Miss H'.ii White." which ope mi at Atlantic ■v. \ugu-t trd, and it the Fark It.-utre, Philadi lphia.oii August. 17th. ih« iiriuripal ladie*., iJorolhy Hunt lag, ttie at)* "Bob," i- a Canadian, t hug 11 fit llauiiiton.i tularin , Alice lioviv, h tils from Flaitsmnuth, Neb.; Kditli HI tit. from lUitl'alu, N. V. ; Marion <«rtng*r. from Ann Arbor, 111 h while the South is repte.sented v \nun N1 N tlih Mis- Hob White" .ii* i t tli.- «i tson's eat lv attractions :n llallVllle. Ihe small hoy is saving his pennies tor < II u- day. I ndttv, August . i tie storn - of the Kansas wheat harv.-st will he read with growing on t/* tin tit in those enmtnunites that w • ii- n* * ntlv sending aid to the Sun tl r state u au-wi I to the appeal ot it- governor for help Ihe good order of this law abiding ■ ItV I- such that the policemen have vi iv llilli to do at pfeseiit. t in* members of ti. A. K. posts ill ill our iieighhoring towns are making xteii**ii vt preparations for their annual picnic to h- held at Kdgewood l'ark Thursday. August 20th. Danville's home attractions are sup erior to the average HUinnier resort. |»r Warri n, hairv and Food Com missioner, is continuing his sliak. up 112 m itters come ruing the departun lit In thi- way Dr. Warren is doing uitn li iod. and his efforts are appreciated by' th»* people of the State. lO 0 V*- % 1 * "THIS COl NTKV WILL NEVHk HI- ENTIRELY FREE UNTIL IT SUPPLIES ALL OF ITS OWN DEMANDS WITH ITS OWN PRODUCTIONS." VOL. IS--N () :JO. AT WORK tJuliek's Addition residents are greatly alarmed over the work of ;» gang of burglars, no less than throe attempts being made lo enter homes in that part of the town last week. The marauders seem to ho familiar with the East Kud homes and many people are inclined to believe that the thieves reside in Danville. The attempt was made tot liter tlie home of Thorn is H. Williams, Wall street, hist Wednesday night. Mrs. Williams had been absent from home but a tew minutes that evening and upon her return she found that her daughter (trace had locked the house ami retired. She gained admittance, however, by going through the dwell ing of Fetor Keefer, which adjoins, au«l climbing in i window. Mrs. Wil liams remained down stairs for a half hour before retiring. When she reach ed the second tloor she heard son hoisting a bed room window leading to a porch roof. Her screams frighten ed the burglars and they jumped from the roof and disappeared in the dark ness. Her daughter had also heard walking on the roof and was about to call Mr. Keefer when her mother rais ed the alarm. Attempts were also made to enter the homes of Louis Deibert and T. O. Poeth. In both instances the thieves were frightened away before anything was secured. The brick yard located in (tulick's Addition allords a rendez vous for tramps and several have been seen about the place during the past week. Burglars will find trouble in that section of the town if future attempts ire made as the citizens are well pre pared for the nest visit. N1 urlit Watchman at Grossing. Frank Hitfel of Riverside, a track walker on the Pennsylvania railroad lias been made temporary night watch man at the South Danville crossing just south of the bridge. Mr. Hitlel will be on duty one week and during this time he will keep an accurate count of all travel over the crossing be tween the hours oft; p. m.and ti a ni. After the narrow escape of the hack party on Thursday evening last Sec tion Foreman David Nnssmade an ap plicttiou to the officials to put on a night watchman. Heretofore the day j watchman, S. M. Field, name 011 duty j at H a. 111. and remained until <• p. 01. ! The®*** ®s •• • - •_, •ift«T hix o'clock, tli© 1 *•»!» hihl very , often as many freight trains pas-- the j South Danville crossing during the night as in the daytime. Another Narrow Escape. Uuth. the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick llirk.y bad a very narrow escape troin drowning in the creek near her home on Centre street, last evening. The little girl was wading in the stream when she stepped into a hob'. The creek is unusually high for this time of year and Uuth was unable to regain her footing. Daniel Law and Patrick Uyan were sitting on the back porch of the Law home which i- next to the creek and fortunately they ha] - 5 pened to see the child struggling m the water. Tiny quickly ran to her assistance both men plunging into the water. I'hey managed to reach her a- -lie wis sinking for the last time. She was unconscious when rescued hut quickly revived. Though suffer ing somewhat from the shock tie* child did not seem much the worse tor her experience. R-uip's Srflf Winding Clocks. The U* mpe Manufacturing Company expects to begin the work of manu facturing self-winding clocks next week. The beginning will be made on a small scale,as the building is not fully equipped, nor is the machinery all installed. A few bovs can be put to work operating the lathes to turn nut certain pieces required which will facilitate the manufacture of the clocks when the factory 1- in readiness to start up in full,which will he early next month, as soon as the nt w mach inery is ready and the tools are per fected. Each boy will l»' trained in tin* man u fact ure of one piece, t he clock - being put together by expert workmen. The object is to have the self-winding clocks 011 the market in tim for the fall trade. Car Jumpers' Predicnment. Two boys who attempted to steal a ride on a locomotive at Mausdab* yes terday paid the penalty tor the act in a way they little dreamed of. The engine was one of the pushers employ ed along the division. It bail just tak en 011 an oversnpply of wati rand started oft at an unusual fast clip so that the boys, who were hanging onto the tender, were afraid to jump oil while the water as tin* speed increas ed began to >pliish out 111 bucket!uls falling directly upon the heads of the hovs This continue I for a long dist aiice. the littb* fellows holding on for dear life and quiriiiiiig.it is true, un der the ducking but apparently will ing to bear it as the b-s of two evils. Piob.bition Alliance. Tie* Danville Prohibition Alliance will meet 1 ridiv evening, July :!!-» at there- idenct of (> It Schilling, ? I Front stieet At thi meeting the Treasurer will reei ive the* dues f«>r 'lie pre-i nt quarti Kverv im ni'ier is ex pe led to be | 1 e-> ut and p hi dues I tie meeting will begin prompt Iv it a quarter before eight o'clock SCHOOL HOARD MIiIiTING The principal business of Monday night's mooting ol' the School Hoard was the disposition of the frame school building on Railroad street, near the I'. &K. depot At apn \ ions meet ing Stoes' Rand ofl'eri'il to pay >'!'J (K) a year for the use of tie building as a rehearsal room. The Hand also agreed to keep tip the insurance. ll was tho opinion of the Hoard that more rent could he secured if some repairs were made to the building and the Huilding and Repair Committee was iii-'trucfod to ascertain what \va- needed to make the place habitable for asmall family. No teacher has yet bet n decided up on for the Commercial Coarse, though there are nearly .">0 applicants. The matter will rest until the return of Superintendent U. I-. (iordv on August Bth. On motion contracts were awarded to tho following for cleaning the s< v eral school buildings of the bor.mgli : First Ward —Mi-- Lydia l{o--,si»; ,"iO. Second Ward -Mis lvate Medortnick. $20.00. Third Ward —Mrs. Oaiolin. li.l <r man, $ 111. 50. Fourth Ward Mrs. lleh a ho. it. r«o. Welsh Hill—Mrs. Catherine Crimes, % 1.00. It was decided to advert ie tor bids for next winter's coal supply nil the Board adjourned to meet ne\t I'mrs day eveniug when th" contract- will be awarded. The following directors were »»r« s nt at tho meeting : Keefor, 1 larpel, Work heiser, Fischer, Ortli. J'ursel, Cro, no, Hunts, Von Hloltn, Kvans and Hyerly The followin» lulls wr.» approve I for payment: Interest on Bonds 00 K. W. Peter.-, Com mission '»•» 75 T. W. Hale i; To Miller Hlank Ho ik Co .TOO Reuben Boyor ,:.00 Death of Joseph Hale. Joseph Henry Hale, an old time resident of this city was found dead at his home on Cooper street on Satur day about noon. Death was caused by a complication of disease-. Mr. Hale was a bachelor and lived alone. Until Friday night lie at tend - jed to his household duties as usual. ; His brother John 11 • , who ro&iiicft,oy ! a>t 'i-iv'*e"'" ll ' hut -'"septi was -nil Sat ur<ta> He re turned it noon and ' found the house open; atll r searching | the dwelling he looked in an outhouse ! and was horrified to tied Joseph dead. The body was still warm indicating that death had occurred but a short time pievious Dinner wa.- cooking on the kitchen stove and it wa- evid ent that the end came without warn ing. Jospli Hale was known to most of our citizens, lie was a man of intelli gence and kindly disposition and I.ad many friends Tie uc< a-ed wa- a vi telan ot the Civil War and a lie in her of (ioodrieh Post, No. A. K. He is survived by two brothers and a sister; John Hale and Mrs. Rebecca Hogart of this city, and Jere miah Hale who lives at Birmingham, A laliama. A Token of Esteem. David Thomas whose retirement as Superintendent of tin Reading Iron Works, this city, was noted in a recent issue, was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain hy the foremen and clerk- of the Montour Rolling Mill department last evening. The gift came as a highly merited tribute, attesting the uniformly cordial rela tions existing between Mr. Thomas and his associates during the two years and over that lie held tho position ol Superintendent at the plant. The presentation took place in the office of the Reading Iron Works at .j :l!0 o'clock. The presentation address was made hy A-si-t mt Superintendent W. (i. William-. Mr. Thomas respond ed with some feeling rem irk- which showed both that he appreciated the token of high 112 t-- in and shared in the general feeling of regret at the parting which is approaching near. An Exciting Experience. A f.'w davs ago while witnessing a game of hall,at the grounds below the cycle path mar Mausdale,three young ladies, Mi-s Nellie Miller, Miss Knuna Mazeall and Mis- Ann i Hums had a most exciting experience A black snake, at least three feet in length crawled over the foot of Miss Miller and ran into a hole iii the side ot a tree neathy. After the ladies had re covered from their fright they procur ed a stick and rammed it into the hole. The reptile would put its head out at intervals but they did not suc ceed in killing it A large number of people were interested spectator-' Improvements at Y. M. 0. A. Some important changes are being made at the N M. C A A re ar raiigemont ot the shower and tub baths has been made hi order to ae commodate the increased meinbersln| A Wilkes Hot Water arrangement ol the most modern make has been in stalled and a hot water boiler with a capacity ot MO gal lons ha taken tie place of the ordinary boiler formerly in use. The addition of the Isu-ines- Men's (i vmnasi urn el t - and • number of Other classe ..the members ot w hub use the baths regularh m »de the en I trgenieiit of the hot watei I eilit it necessary. A number of changes wil also be made in the gymnasium DAN VILLK, PA., TIiriJSDAV JULY TO, MR. IIAKTMAN'S SILK MIIJ.S F. (,>. Hartman, proprietor nt' the Silk Mill will next Monday morning begin operations at his new Pequot Mills atShick-hinny. This plant is being lifted up with the nio.st modern machinery and will he an important branch of Mr. Hartman's various silk mills. William Hartman, vice presi dent of the Pequot Silk Mills Co. .will he the manager and Harry Ilix-on of tiiis city will lie foreman. Mr. Hixson has been in Mr. Hartman's employ for a number of yt firs. He is well fitted for the position. A contract has been made insuring steady work at the Schickshinny plant for soveral years. The new department recently added to the Danville plaut is running very smoothly. This department is located in the basement of the large building and is filled with spinning and twist ing machinery. Mr. Haitman seems to have 110 difficulty in securing plenty of hands and will in the near future erect another large addition at the rear of the present mill. Perfect san itary conditions, good ventilation and ; ! nty of exit.-; make this plant above the si.ind.tr 1 in regard to the factory law-. There are three tiro towers and the danger in ease of fire is reduced to a minimum. Every safe guard for thn prevention of accidents about the machincrs is looke 1 after. The Dan vill silk mill has been operated near - ; !.v eight years and during this time there have been no fatalities. Vigil ance is never relaxed on this point, Mr. Hartman taking this duty upon himself. Contracts for the Danville Mill have been made for the next five years. The same conditions prevail at the Berwick Silk mill, also controlled by Mr. Hartman. New machinery is be ing added there as the occasion de mands. Re-Building Railroad Bridge. The I). L, & railroad company has begun work on the bridge over the Mahoning ('reek, at the Heading iron Works where the masonry will be re placed with Willis of concrete and the structure practically rebuilt. A force of some dozen men were employed yes terday. The piles driven into the ground some weeks ago are utilized as a support for the false work needed to fiuildiiig is in progress. The pier un der the middle will be removed and through girders employed to carry the bridge from abutment to abutment. The pier during high water was com pelled to withstand great strain. Its removal will facilitate the flow of wat er very much hereafter and the floods above that point along the creek will be le-,s marked. To secure a foundation for the con crete abutments dams will have to lie built up to shut out the water. On the whole a good deal of work is in volved,which may occupy some weeks. The railroad company has erected two good-sized portable buildings on the spot in which to shelter the tools, w 11e• lb,arrows and other appliances. Improvements at Oastle Grove. Extensive improvements are being made at John K. Bennett's palatial home, Castle Grove. During the spring and summer the interior of the mansion has been repainted ami oiled and hard wood parquette floors have been laid throughout. The conser vatory has been wired for electric light.- and the arrangement of these lights is quite unique. The green houses have been thoroughly overhaul ed. A new feature will be the establish ment of golf links which are being ! laid out on the strip of land Nortli west ot the mansion facing Kailroad street. Twelve acres will be utilized for thi> purpose and the ground will be cleared and graded to suit the re quirements. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett are spending the summer in Europe but will return to Castle Grove in September. Funeral of Mrs. Dressier. The funeral ot the late Mrs. Flora lantlia Dressier of Providence, K. 1., ,vhos" death occurred on Saturday morning took place from l'riuity Luth eran ('lunch Monday afternoon at I o'clock, the lie v. E. D. Ulrich offi ciating. The pall bearer- were Will run Kisliel, William Camp, Jacob Merger, David Daring. William Evans and Thomas Johns. Interment was made in Kairview cemetery. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Daniel Dressier, of South Bend, Ind.,lrvin Sloop, of Pro vidence, It.l and Mr. and Mrs. Will iam Sti 11 well of Chester, Pa. Recovery is Assured. Herbert Heudrickson, who during hi- convalescence has been at the home of his father, near Heiidriek sou's church, Valley township, is now able to leave his bed and can walk with the aid of crutches. The terrible wound inflicted by mistake bv a bul let which was intended for a burglar, has entirely healed and the bullet it self which l- still embedded in his body, givi him no pain nor incon veili'-nee < lie- of his limbs i- tempor arily cllppled its a result ol the im paired circulation due to the injury, but this trouble i- fast yielding to treatment tml full recovery is consid ered tin Ix a mat fer ot t inie. Cool August nights will soon he here I'IKIINiI. I'AItitKAI'IIS W. E. Airheart of lloanoke, Va., A'lio attainted tlit; Elks' convention at Baltimore, is spending a few days in this city. Miss Vesta Williams of Pottsville.is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Sech ler.East Market street. Hairy N. Hixson of Shickshinny, spent Sunday in this city. Bush rod Mussel man of Philadelphia arrived Saturday for a visit with rel atives. Hugh Carry of Brooklyn, arrived Saturday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Curry, West Mahoning street. Miss Elizabeth Everett of Hazleton, is visiting Mrs. D. A. Montgomery, Mill and Center streets. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Waite ol Mil ton, spent Sunday at the home of John lr. Waite, Ferry street. Ralph Cuiry of Brooklyn, arrived Saturday for a visit with iiis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Curry, West Mahoning street. Mrs. James IX Kramer attended the Jarr-Ostrander nuptials at Sunhury Yesterday. Miss Sue Colt, West Market street, •■ft yesterday for a sojourn at Deal Beach, N. J. Mrs. Harry Berdine returned to Bing lamton, N. Y.,yesterday after a short .isit in this city. Mrs. E. M. Erick, West Market street,left yesterday for a visit at Deal Beach, N. J. Ralph Eoulk was a passenger on the O:Mt train yesterday for Bloomshurg. A. .1. Lenigor made a business trip o Williauisport yesterday. Walter Eckman and sister, Mrs. Jeorge Hrawu, last evening returned lome from a visit to Atlantic City tint Philadelphia. Miss Edna Cleaver of Roaring Creek iccompanied by her guest. Miss Lee, if Shamokin,spent yesterday with her rraud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Welling oii ('leaver, South Danville. W. L. MeClure It ft yesterday for Fameson City where he will spend a ew days fishing. MIK* A y.H-.. n.-uiuuy. Mrs. John Zielenbach left oil the ;: 11 train yesterday for a visit with 'riends at Pittstou. Mrs. Katherine Slangier is visiting relatives i■ i Pittston. Miss Elizabeth Bucher returned yes terday from a visit with relatives at Su uhury. Miss Kate Eckman of Roaring Creek called oil friends in this city yester day. Mrs. Jacob Kepner returned to Ber wick yesterday after a visit at the home of Dr. S. V Thompson, Bloom street. W. <). Greene transacted business in Bloomshurg yesterday afternoon. William Vastine spent yesterday with friends in Bloomshurg. Mrs. C. 11 Reynolds, Mill street, returned yesterday from a visit with relatives at Catawissa. Ralph Laubach of Berwick, called on friends in this city yesterday. W. B Chamberlin of Torresdale, transacted business in this city yes terday. Dr. Walter Drumheller returned last evening from a visit with friends in Sunhury and H.irrisburg, Mrs. W. A. Mcllose returned to Taylor yesterday alter a visit in this city. Miss Eannie Mogul of Baltimore, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Gold man, Mill srteet. .1. W. Troas of South Danville ac companied by his family attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, William Morton, at Sunhury, yesterday. Rev. 11. C. Harmau and son Bruce left yesterday for Altoona. Mrs. S. M. Diet/., East Market street, spent yesterday with fiiends in Sunhury. Rev. E. B. Dunn left yesterday for Lewisburg to attend the monthly meet ing of the ininisterium of the Lewis huig District. Mrs. William 1. lless of Wolverton called on friends in this city yester day afternoon. John A Bubeek returned to Phila delphia yesterday after a visit with relatives in this city. Mrs. M. Johnson and daughter Miss Goldie, Grand street, left yester day for a visit with friends in Blooms hurg. A Flourishing Ohurcli. Rev. Owen Reber,pastor of the Wash ingtonville Lutheran church, was in this city yesterday soliciting advertise ments and making anangemeiits to publish a church annual in which is embodied a full report of the chinch work for the past year. It- will con tain the names ol the ofllcers and mem bers of the church, subscriptions made and other important items iu reference to the work. The book will contain twelve pages and when finished will be very attractive. Rev. Rebel stated that his church was in a very flourishing condition in every way. lie said that next spring a new church won Id bo built at VVash ingtoiiville a fund having already been established foi that purpose. I'll,'II:Mill WATER It seems highly probable that the Borough ot' Danville may in the near future be supplying South Danville with filtered water. The Pennsylvania Railroad lias tak en the initiative in the matter and broached the subject to Council, which now has nothing to do but to name the sum for which it will extend its ser.-ice across the river. The water as pumped from the river at South Danville after long trial is found unsuitable tor use in the loco motives. It is much of the time mud dy and contains mineral properties which fill the boilers with incrusta tion. The railroad company procured samples of our filtered water and sub jected them to analysis when they were found to he iu a manner free from the sulphur and other mineral properties which prove so detrimental in the unfiltered water pumped from the river at South Danville. The cost of maintaining the pump is a considerable ite/n in the railroad company's expense account, which could be entirely dispensed with should water be obtained from the Danville plant. It is a plain business proposition with the Pennsylvania people and in submitting the matter to the Borough of Danville they have done so in a way to let Council understand that they mean business. The Water Commissioners have pro ceeded along the ground very careful ly and have discovered that there is nothing in the law which would pre vent our municipality from extending its water service into an adjoining county. The Water Commissioners and the Water Committee of Council held a joint meeting last night at which a price tor water furnished to the South Danville tank was decided upon. The figures will now be sub mitted to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for its acceptance or rejec tion. The result will bo awaited with a Rood deal of interest. Should the railroad company acce Pt the rate a water main of adequate dimensions will be laid across the riv er at a point below tjio j The Pennsylvania railroad company wa- not the first to ask Danville to ex tend its water system beyond the river. A similar proposition came from the citizens of South Danville some two or three vears ago. The wells there while probably ad equate for drinking purposes afford 110 facilities lor lawn or street sprinkling nor for the extinguishing of fires. Owing to the travel between this city and DeWitt's I'ark the dust in South Danville becomes a factor which de tracts from the pleasure ot living 011 that side of the river, while in times of drought lawns and gardens fare very badly indeed. A represeutative citizen of South Danville yesterday was authority for the statement that should our Borough decide to extend its system to the oth er side of the Susquehanna tho sequel would show that but few property owners 011 any of the principal streets would hesitate to become patrons. Tell From a Hay WaecoD. I'hilii) Seidel, a resident of Straw berry Ridge is lying at his home in an extremely critical condition as the re sult of a fall from a hay wagon last Friday. Mr. Seidel was working on the John Mowier farm near that place and while on the wagon, which was well loaded with hay, the horses started suddenly. He was thrown to the ground and at first was thought to bo uninjured. Afterwards he was found to bo suffering from hemorrhages and 1:2 hours later was paralyzed from the waist to his toes. Mr. Seidel is in his 71th year and owing to his advanced age Dr. Schuman of Jerseytowu, the attending physician,states that his re covery is doubtful. Danville Woman's Loss. A rather comely young woman land ed 111 town this morning and at a local dry goods store, where she purchased a waist,she told a singular story. She said her home was at Danville where she buried her father on Saturday last, the mother having died two months before. With her home broken up she shipped her personal belongings to Philadelphia and yesterday morning was standing at the Riverside I'. R. R. depot awaiting a train for tlio city when her chatelaine was opened, in a jam of people,and her ticket and every cent she possessed in the world was stolen. Too proud to ask assistance she walked from the station to Slia uiokin, reaching there last night and evidently getting some assistance for she paid for her waist, the rest of her clothing having gone 011 to Philadel phia. She asked for 110 assistance here and it is presumed she has resumed her walk towards Philadelphia.— Mt. Carmel Star. What the Law Allows. The new ballot law allows justices of the peace per year tor taking eare of the ballot boxes ami clerks 011 the election hoard will receive #B.r>o per day instead of as in the past. The heavy lines imposed 011 illegal fishermen at various points in the state ought to be a warning to others. There lias been a telling enforcement of the law this year all around KSTAMIJTSIIKI > fX 1«55. >1111H!. 1. It AVIS' DEMISE Samnol A. Davis, son of Mrs. L. C. Davis, Mill street, died yesterday afternoon after a protracted illness. Death was due to a complication of diseases, which was accompanied by intense suffering. Tfie deceased was thirty-five years of age. A son of the late William C. Davis he grew to manhood in this city. About fifteen years ago he went West, finally locating in Canon City, Col., where at the time of his death he held a responsible position in the Colorado State Penitentiary, being chief a-sist ant to the Warden. He became serious'y ill about four months ago. Accompanied by his brother, Dr. E. L. Davis of Berwick, tie came East six weeks ago. He grew steadily worse until relieved by death, which occurred shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon. I lie funeral will be held Friday at ij p. m..from the Davis homestead, Mill street. Interment will take place in Mt. Vernon cemetery. The deceased in addition to his moth er and a brother, Dr. Edward L. Davis, is survived by a sister, Miss Anna Davis. He was a member of the Ma sonic Fraternity and was a young man most highly esteemed. The news of his death so sadly received by his as sociates here will cause much regret among his distant friends in Canon City. A Citizen's Good Suggestion. The height of water on the North Branch which since May lias been much above what is usual at this sea son, has contributed wonderfully to the delight of rowing upon the river and not in many years has the pas time been indulged in so extensively as during the present summer. The river for a short distance below the bridge and for a mile or so above affords a delightful rowing ground. Commenting upon this tact yester day a gentleman of our town made a very good suggestion. He remarked upon the large number of boats, some thirty or more, lying idle upon the long stretch of shore on the Danville side of the river. His idea WiW uight, which might be repeated as often as desirable. Decorated with Japanese lanterns and like ornaments suspended from a cord stretched from bow to stern overhead they would pre sent a pretty and interesting picture as they moved in a long procession up and down the river to the sound of music. Our hands, which have been so generous in the way of open air performances,could no doubt be relied upon to help the project along so that good music, which would be one of the | great essentials, could be easily ob tained. There is no doubt but that tho sug gestion just noted will receive the consideration that it merits. Very many people remain in Danville all summer while a large number of oth ers come here to spend their vacation. Our town lias much to recommend it not the least being tlie natural beauty of the place and its surround ings. It is a fact however, that but little occurs to bring any variety into life. The "carnival" just described in the way of diversion would be something thoroughly new and unique. The White Wonder. It is difficult for a showman, even with millions at his command, to add a really new attraction to his show. But Pawnee Bill has succeeded in do ing so. Nature, not money,aided him. From his now famous Buffalo Ranch lie has gotten a white buffalo as hav ing lived only in the traditional fic tion of the plains, but the doubts of such have been removed by the pres ence of a genuine white buffalo in vigorous life and in perfect form at the Pawnee Bill's historic show. No such sight has been seen since the landing of Columbus in 11'.'-. In that year the Indians say that a white buffalo came to warn the Redman of tho coming of the palefaces. It lived but a year, and the Indians attribute their subsequent misfortunes to its un timely death. The Indians who have in charge the present white buffalo are consequently remarkably attentive and watchful of their precious charge. Pawnee Bill's Wild West show will appear in Danville on Friday, August 7th. Advertising the Picnic. Goodrich I'ost has spread a large banner, nine feet bv forty-two inches on tho front of the Court House, call ing attention to the annual G A. R. picnic, which will be held at Edge wood I'ark.Shamokin.on August ".'oth. The banner was painted by Chris. Hersbey and is an artistic piece ot work, 'i he banner i- one of several painted which will be displayed in Bloomshurg and other neighboring towns as well as in Danville. Levi Sechler is putting up the banners. Consumers who make the largest purchases do not go about from .♦ore to store to learn which merchant has what they want. They read the adver tisements iu the newspapers, se< there what they intend to purchase, and then get if front the advertiser. Il this were not true advertising would be a failure. And every successful merch ant knows it is nothing of the kind. July nights almost down to the frost line are a novelty. JOB PRINTING The office of the AMERICAN being furnished with a large assortment of job letter and fancy type and job material generally, the Publisher an nounces to the public that he is prepared at all times to ex cute in the neatest manner JOB PRINTING Ofall Kinds arid Description BARN STRUCK ItV I.ICIITNINC A heavy shower visited this section last evening in which lightning and high water combined to inflict con siderable damage. Showery conditions prevailed during the afternoon, culminating in a heavy downpour ahont (I o'colck. The show er came from the west and seemed to cover a wide area. The streets at many places were flooded for a short Mine,but as the rain subsided the gut ters proved equal to the task of carry ing off the water. At Mausdale the ham on the farm owned by P. E Mau* and occupied by William Farnsworth was struck by lightning, hut luckily did not ignite. Two valuable cows in the stable were killed by the light ning, whilo Mrs. Farnsworth,who was also in the barn, was badly shocked. Mr. Farnsworth valued his two cows at forty dollars each. It is very for tunate, however, that the lightning did not set the barn on fire,as a large por tion of the season's crops are already gathered in and the loss would have been heavy. The rain was especially heavy in the northern end of the county and the Chillisquaque creek was out of its banks for many miles. The road at Washingtouville was Hooded, and the Uioroughfare leading to Turbotvilie was rendered impassable. Deep gul leys were washed in the road and cul verts here and there were lifted from their abutments. The dust was very deep at some places and the fields were becoming dry, so that rain was needed. Pretty Home Wedding. A very pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Eveline Carr on Race street at twelve thirty o'clock Wednesday afternoon when Miss Carrie M. Carr became the bride of Walter S. Ostrander, of Bellwood, Pa., the nuptial event being witness ed by a number of invited friends from Sunbury,Shamokiu, Danville and other places. Promptly at the appointed hour to tho soft strains of Lohengrin's wed ding inarch played by Miss Nan Roue fcbvi i'lTtrf **ir. Liewis McCaddou, of Zunesville, Ohio, came first followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her sister Miss Lou Carr who acted as bridesmaid. The bride and groom took their proper places before the officiat ing clergyman Rev. O. G. Morton,the ring ceremony of the Presbyterian church was and tho words making the happy couple man and wife were pronounced. The bride looked charming iu a stylish traveling gown and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Leu Carr, was also beautifully attired. Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations the bridal party and guests were served with elegant re freshment.- and when the time for leav ing arrived the happy couple, by a clever trick, succeeded in escaping the prepared showers of rice and fooled the guests who hurried to the Penn sylvania station, by being driven to the Reading station where they de parted on tiie 1 :s;i Reading train for Atlantic City and other points of in terest The bride is one of Sunbury's most pleasing young ladies, of charming manner and has a host ol friends who sincerely wish her much joy, health and happiness in future life. The groom is a former resident of River side and is also well and favorably known in Sunbury. tor some time he has been a resident ot Bellwood, at which place he holds a responsible and lucrative position. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents. Upon returning from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander will re side in their newly furnished home at Bellwood.— Sunbury Item. Birthday Surprise Party. A birthday surprise was tendered Harry Devine at his home on Hloom street, Tuesday evening. The follow iug guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. William Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reeder, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Herman, Mr. and Mrs. A M. Robin son, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Robinson, Mis. Hannah Roth, Mrs. Herman Rupp, Mrs. James Riffel, Mrs. Jesse Lunger, Mr> William Diehl, Mrs. John Russel, Misses Sadie Kear, Etta Mauser, Dora Robinson, Ella Robin son, Hattie Robiusou, Ruth Russell, Julia Russell, Evelyn Mover, Margaret Christian, Mary Devine.Master Lester Robiusou, Ambrose Robinson. Lionel Robinson. Warren Koust and Fred Rupp. Elegant refreshments were served after which the guests present ed Mr. Devine with a handsome rock ing chair. Surveying East Market Street. G. F. Keefer, the engineer, yester day surveyed East Market street. He will now proceed over the borough as rapidly as possible and it will not be long until the grade will be establish ed oil all the principal streets at least Mr. Keefer stated yesterday tfiat the new grade differs hut little from the lines along which the present pave meut- are laid, but few of the side walks being more than a couple of inches above or below the new grade established. The west seems to have the lynch ing l'ever aluiostfas bad as the south
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