Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-01-03

THrEvISG.-The candle factory d
Frank Heisler was entered on "Wednesday
night, 18th ult., and about 70 lbs. of can
dies and coat carried off. 4 memoran
dunn book in the coat pocket was next day
generously returned, the thief having prob.
ably no use for it, while he thought Mr..
Fl might have.
On Saturday night, 22d ult, large tur-
key, weighing about l6 lbs cleaned, which
Joseph S. Waream had hung out from a
second story back window, at his dwelling
in West Third street-an object probably
of Epicurean anticipation for Christmaz---
mysteriously disappeared, together with
four chickens from the coop. Joseph we
understand for some time thought it a Joke
Of his brethren.
The house of II. A. zoiipger, in Ne
Meals row, was entered on Saturday night,
and the contents of the paatry completely
gutted, even to removing nearly barrel of
flour, which was dipped up and probably
taken away in bag. Such thieying is not
the result Of poverty, as those who steal to
appease hunger, would at least leave sono-
thing for family to eat. The meat was
fortunately in the cellar
NARROW EscAPE.-As Mr.. L. Jones
was about starting from Samples Hotel on
the Goth ult., with a horse and buggy, the
animal took fright from buffalo robe
which Mr., J. was pacing in the vehicle,
and ran off, Miss Bll had already got in
and held on to the Ines, while MIR. Jones
seized hold of the brdle, but all efforts to
stop the afrighted animal proved fruitless.
In front Of Mr.. Frandscus's hardware store
the buggy struck wagon, and threw Miss
Bell out, falling viii considerable force
She was taken into Nr F's house in an in |
sensible condition, bu was subsequently re-
moved to her boarding house; although |
somewhat bruised shewas not seriously in I
jured Jones held to the horse, being |
fairly dragged along until he turned up
Brown street, near the old carriage manu-
factory, where he WIS stopped, The ami
NAL is owned by Or. Belford.
sa-A number Of our citizens, prinoi- !
pally Germans, some time since formed |
band, and within tie past few weeks ap-
peared on the strees, serenading various
parts of town. The. are steadily improv-
ing, and will no da1bt afford our town |
some agreeable muse during the coming |
spring and summer.
Rev. Henry Baker Pastor Of the Lutheran |
Congregation at Lewisown, preached his last
eernaons ON sutbath, HecvHber Both, 1850, to
large audiences. lie held q eommunion ssa
son in the evening. An e1cellene feeling per-
vaded the congregation, and the closing ad
dress of the retiring pastor WAS very impres
sive. and produced profound feeling through
out the vast assembly.
The Church Council subsequently, me. and
passed the following resolutions;
Resolred, That we regret tha! the Rev. II
Baker has determined to sever the ties which
have bound ia together as pastor and people
for three years and three months, during
which time We have enjoyed many pleasant
seasons and have gained much religious
knowledge and Christian experience together.
Resolced, That we have ever found him to
be a true Christian, and gentleman, ever kind
and courteous to all around him. In preach.
ing the word he was faithful and sincere, Civ
ing to saint and sinner each their portion in
due season, throwing into his sermons that
life and spirit which has made him eminent
| ly successful in winning souls to Chri>t, and
has established for him a reputation as one Of
| the best re ,ivaists of the day.
| Resolrcd, That our best wishes 60 with him
to his new field of labor, and hope he may be
| as successful in gaining the friendship and
esteem of his people as he has been amongst
Us. And we pray the crest head Of the church
that he may have long life Of usefulness,
and that his family may long continue to en-
joy health, happiness, and prosperity.