Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-31
NeighbOring Counties.
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/ In the case of Maria Young, charged
with the poisoning of her father, John
. Young, some months ago, it has been
found after a careful analysis of the stom-
ach and its contents by Prof. Rodgers, OF
Philadelphia, that there were no traces OF
either vegetable or mineral poison there
in. The District Attorney, by leave of
Court, entered nolle pros, and the pris-
oner was discharged from custody.
Some prisoners attempted to escape
from the Hollidaysburg Jail by firing that
institution, but were discovered before
much harm was done.
Centre County.
On Wednesday night week about half
past two o'clock, fire was discovered in
the new and unfinished building belong
ing to Mr.. John Morgan, on Howard St =,
Bellefoate. When first seen the flames
were protruding from the building, which
in very few minutes was a complete
ruin.
Mr.. II. \. McAllister narrowly escaped
death from a stroke of lightning on Mon
day a week. He was on his farm super
intending the hauling in of his grain and
was standing between the wagon and a
shock of wheat when, during a light
shower, lightning struck the shock and
instantly put it in perfect blaze of fire
The stroke was so sudden and hard that
the team became frightened and broke
away, running into hay-rake, complete
ly demolishing it and injuring the horses
more or less. With the exception of be-
ing heavily shocked we are rejoiced Mr..
McAllister escaped unharmed.-Pr
Union County.
We are informed that the Penn'a Cen
tral r. r. Co. have purchased "A control
ing interest in the Lackawana & Blooms
burg misunderstanding Chronicle.
Proposals for the construction of the
Railroad and Wagon Bridge at Lewis
burg were received and accepted last
Monday a week The stone work was
awarded to Mr.. John Shields, of Mauch
Chunk, for the sum of S5l 900. The wood
work was secured by the keystone Bridge
Company, at little less than theamount
required by the stone department, the
whole amounting to S9S 900.
Huntingdon County.
Mr.. George Nolte, of Walker township.
who has been on a visit to his friends in
Germany, returned home one dav last
week, looking none the worse from a trip
across old ocean," We understand,
says the Journal, that he had a pleasant
journey, and spent happy time amongst
his friends and acquaintance in der
faderland.n
The new NJ. E. Church, at Greenwood
Furnace, Jackson township, will be ded-
icated on Sunday, September lst. The
Rev. !. Mckendree Reilley, d. D., of
Danville, Pa, is to preach the Dedication
sermon.
a Camp Meeting, for Manor Hill Cir
cult, viii be held on the old ground,
Cave Hollow" commencing August
.l}i The uSull b0ar,liufr tent will he kent
on the ground.
John M'Cahan. of Birmingham. was
seriously hurt, on Saturday, the 18th inst,
by being kicked by d colt
On saturday last a stranger made his
appearance at Mill Creek, and employed
Mr.. Lewis \. SmawIey to drive him
through the country for the purpose of
buying up stock. Mr.. :. drove him to
Cassvllle, and the stranger purchased
quite number Of cattle and sheep. which
he was to pay for on their delivery at Mill
Creek. Returning to town, the strange
gentleman represented that he must 90 to
Harrisburg in order to get the stamps
from his father whereWith to meet his
purchases. He induced Mr.. Smawlev to
accompany him, first borrowings V from
him on some pFeteXt, and the two pro-
ceeded 70 Harrisburg, the stranger lcay-
ing his hotel BIZ and buggy hire 10 be
settled on his return. They had not long
been in Harrisburg, when Mr.. Smaw-
ley neW-fOund friend suddenly deserted
him, at the same time relieving him Of
about thirty dollars in cash. Mr.. :. re-
turned home alone, a sadder but a wiser
man. On Monday several farmers drove
the purchased stock to town, only to find
themselves duped by designing villain.
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