Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-07-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
4ru OF JULY.-The anniversary of
orr Independence was celebrated as has
lseu usual now for several years The
Presbyterian Sabbath School visited Banks
Grove. the Methodist Granville on a fat,
and the Lutheran Dixon's Grove on two
canal boats.
So far as We can learn all enjoyed them
selves in recreation and with the good
things provided by teachers and members
of the churches, and returned well pleased
Some alarm was created when the children
and others first got on the packet by its
rolling caused by all on board rushing to
one side where little girls bonnet had fall
len into the water, but It soon subsided by
the scared ones getting on board a second
boat In the evening the boys and men
fired off the usual number Of pounds of
bread aud butter III the shape of fire
works.
The Logan Guards paraded in the morn
inc and fired national salute The com
Pauy made good appearance
\ party Of patriotic citizens visited
Forsythc's woods, where speeches were
made, resolutions Of order adopted infict-
ing summary punishment for disobedicnce,
in pursuance Of which some were dipped
in the waters Of Jacks creek, and others
made to walk a rope, &c.
G@g"Ladie5 and Gentlemen will please
take notice that T. X, PROVED, Cat But
]ar's store in his usual way Of doing busi-
ness at this season Of the year, has com
meuced and will sell until the first of
sept.I-Acr, at Rec|uced prices for CASH,
the following class Of goods: \ large as
s,r,mcut OF fancy summer silks, bcreges,
lawns, chullicS, mantles of all styles, rib
ions, Louncts, shawls &c The goods
above enumerated will he so reduced in
price, that the Cash or good Country Pro
uacc only will buy them. His customers
and the public ge,,efai!y are invited to give
him call before too late, as great bar
gains are offered. 1t
Ro8BERY.-The clothes line of VIM
lind was robbed of number of shirts,
dresses, skirts, stockings, &c. on the hight
yt the ID instant. the thief being very
particular even in selecting the best arti
do,. No clue has as yet Leen obtained as
I. The pcrpetrator, but Mr.. J.. tl!inks that
Jim" knows something about it, and ad-
ri<es him to send or bring back the arti-
ras
IcE CREAM.-For the best dish of ice
cream we have tasted ttis summer, wc are
indebted to Mrs Lilley, who has opened an
establishment in the old brewhouse across
the stone bridge. Those who wait an ar
lclc worth tasting, will Of course give her
call.
e0-A son Of Sheriff Williams had his
lace and arm burnt on the 18th BY some
ioSder, which was ignited while he was
stopping over it.
ODD FELLOWS HALL CoMPANY.-The
following persons compose the Board Of
Managers Of this company for the ensuing
year. II. j. Walters, President, John
Hamilton, Sec'y, G. W. Soult, Treasurer,
David Bloom, John Evans, John NJ kce,
I1c@as Lowmiller, Henry Zerbe, and Pc
ter '. Viewer BY an advertisement in
another column, it will be seen that this
enterprlsng company has declared semi
annual dividend Of four per cent, which
aHoras strong evidence that it is managed
With judgement.
The Wheat Crop in Mifiin County &
the Croakers.
-a- wheat crop n Il. fin is now ripe, and
~. 'ideh appearance in most of the fields
'eaatIiul to look upon. The Mediterran-
cue the red beardy, and the red smooth chaG
pr, an av.olIo,t C,-,, -