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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
BUSINESS NOTICES.

HERE is BUSINESS NorIcE worth reading, and
it concerns every person, both rich and poor large
and small those with big feet and those with small
ones All have an opportunity Of getting them
selves shod with the very best of Boots and Shoes
about one-haf for what they have to pay for them,
nowadays, in any store. You will have this op-
portunity only for few nights, as W. w. Apsley il
closing out the balance of his wholesale stock Of
boots and shoes at auction, in Pleasants' building
next TO Lightners Book Store, Market square, Sun.
bury Good bargains have been secured by those
who were fortunate enough to be at the sales which
came off the last few nights. The reason for
ceiling his stock in this way s that he intends going
to tie city, in few days, to engage in busnss.
there, and desires To have his stock closed out bo.
fore leaving. His goods all new and fashionable
has no unsaleable ones on hand. Now is the time
you all need be we'll shod IL you desire TO be fol
q small sum Of money then attend the sale on thi.
friday and Saturday evenings January 4th and
Sth. The ladies respectfully invited to attend
Those who cannot attend in the evening will have
an opportunity to buy at private sale, through the
day Remember the place. in Plsasants' building
Market Square. The sign iss large American Gag
With auction" printed on it, Come and see
ft..- w, W. APsLEY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

No WoYDER!--No more blasphemy-no more
stealing-no more murder-no more treason-no
more standing upon the street corners uttering
maledctions against the defrauder No wonder
that th, so, when we take into account that the
masses of the people are supplying themselves with
boots and shoes from the handsome assortment just
received at Harry Thacher's, in the old Boulton
stand, Market street Harry is constantly receiving
large invoices from the cities and is thus enabled to
compete with Philadelphia or New York prices.
There certainly is need of sending to the cities
for fashionable and cheap boot or shoe, when they
can be had at his store. Everybody, particularly
the ladies' should call and the elegant stock just
opened by him, He charges nothing for showing
goods. Call md examine. ..f..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Mr.. Porter,
Editors Table.

TnE LADY's FRIEND, FOR JANuARY.-The Steel
Plates in the January number Of this Queen of the
Magazines, are uncommonly beautiful. We seldom
see finer picture than "At Sea-" and "werter's $
Charlotte" looks lovely enough to justify the pas
sionate admiration that all the world has heard of
The large double Fashion Plate exhibits that ele-
gance and briancy which is its established charac-
teristic in this magazine stylish skating costume
will attract attention Children's Fashions, Pale
tots, Coiffures, Bonnets, &c., also the Work.
Department profusely illustrated with wood -cns
In the Literary Department, We find the names of
the best writer's.
Price with engravingl So so a year Four copies
with one engraving) $500; Eight copies with extra
magazine and an engraving) $l200. Address Dea-
con Peterson. 3l9 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
BEADLEs MoNrHLY-With the January number
this Eopnay magazine enters upon its third volume.
1t contains "Midnight," Poem, illustrated; LAB
rador,' illustrated; "Who was He"; "Autobio.
cSss sSou ni master o Gar
riod without PARALLEL "Stts of Gold"a hume.
rous Poem illustrated sour New House." story I;
"Roms To-Day; "Greenbiow in Gotham; Mrs.
sides Notes, Notices and Gossip Altogether, it is
work which commends itself to the generous support
Of the public. 1t is a magazine of to-day, and a
perfect reflex Of American talent. Terms, So per
annum. Beadle Co., Publishers, llS William St.,
New York.
We have received from Messrs. King d Baird,
eo7 SAMSON Street, copy of"The Useful Almanac"
for 1867, just published by them. book of refer.
ence to all who desire to know how the goody City
Of Philadelphia is governed the extent, number,
and location of its various Public Institutions, and
tho manner of gaining to them; the location
Of all the Churches, Railroads, Banks Places of
Amusement, Public Parks, Ferries Foreign Consuls'
Offices, etc. the location Of all elective and appoip
tive ofhces, and manner Of election or appointment
with the term Of Office, and other useful information
Of interest to citizens well strangers Price
Twenty Gents, and mailed on receipt of price, by
King Baird, Publishers, COZ Sanssm Street, Phila
delphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
To COnslinptives.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with severe lung affection
and that dread disease, Consumption--is anxious to
make known to his fellow sufferers the means OF
euro.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of charge), with the direc
tons for preparing and using the same, which they
will find SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA
BRONCHITIS, CouGHs, COLDS, and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object of the advertisos
in sending the prescription is to benefit the afflicted
and spread information which ke conceivcs to be in
valuable, and he hopes every sufferer will try hi
remedy, as it will cost them nothing and may prove
a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE, by return
mail please address ...
REV. EDWARD WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings Co New York.
January 13, l86s-1y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
schcncls's seawced Tonic.

This medicine, invented by Dr. J. H. soHEScK,
of Philadelphia is intended TO dissolve the food and
make il into chyms, the first process of Digestion
By cleansing the stomach with Schcnck's Mandrake
Pills. the Tonic soon restores the Appetite and food
that could not DO eaten before using It, will be
easily digested.
Consumption cannot be cured by Schencks Pull
monio Syrup unless the stomach and liver is made
healthy and the appetite restored hence the Tonic
and Pills are required in nearly every of con
sumption A half dozen bottles of the SEAWEED
TONIC and three or four boxes of the MANDRAKE
PILLS will cure any ordinary case Of dyspepsia
DR.. Schenck makes professional visits in New York
Boston, and at his principal Office in Philadelphia
every week. See daily papers Of each place, or his
pamphlet on consumption, for his days for visitation
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two
likenesses Of the Doctor, when in the last stage
Of Consumption, and the other he is in perfect
health, are on the Government stamp
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers price 81 so per
bottle, 81 so the half dozen All letters for advice
should be addressed to Dr. Schenck g Principal Office
No. Is North 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes d Co.,
N. Y; s. S. Hance, Baltimore, Md John d. Parke
Cincinnati, Ohio Walker Taylor, Chicago, Ill
Collins Bros. st. Louis, Mo-
Oct. 20, 1866.-lst w. ea mo. l yr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
NOTICE.

DEGISTER'S Accounts for Confirmation Nisi the
IL Sth Of January, AID, 1867, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
l The account of Henry Haupt, Guardian of Peter
f. Hover, filed Oct H. 1866.
The account Of Hiram Rockefeller, adminisira'
tor of Elizabeth Wilower, decd filed Oct Is, 1865
The final account Of Solomon Billman, guardian
of Sarah l.. Gonscrt, minor child of Jacob Gonsert
deceased, filed Oct. 10, 1865
The account of James II. Wagner, administrator
of John NJ. Wagner, dec d.. filed Oct. 20, 1866.
The account of John Porter administrator OF
Abraham Lunger, deceased, filed Nov. Is, 1866.
The account of Samuel Reeder, guardian of Ca
tharine Elizabeth Vastine, filed Nov. 27, 1865.
The account Of D. NJ. Brautigam, Administrator
Of Griffeth Jones, deceased filed Nov 30, 1866
The final account of William Weidcnhammer
and Thomas S. Kutz Administrators Of George Kutz,
deceased, fled Nov. 30, 1866.
The final account Of George Boyer and Joseph
Mourer, Executors of Felix Mourer, decd, filed
Dec. 8, 1866.
10 The account of Charles l.. Reedcr, Executor
of Sarah Jane Reeder, dec d., filed Dec. s. 1866.
J. A. J. CUMMINGS, Register.
Sunbury Dec s, At.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

R SUDDEN DEArH.-Robert Brooks whose
family reside In this place. and who has lately been
employed in the coal region was arrested at Mt.
CARMEL on Wednesday last, for breaking into a
restaurant. The constable took him in charge and
put him on the regular passenger train on the Sha.
mokin Valley Railroad, intending to put him in
Jail at this place. When the train stopped the con.
ductor, supposing him asleep, shook him, when he
found that life was extinct. Various rumors are
aaoat to the of bis DEATH but il is supposed
that it resulted from apoplexy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

EF' FESTIVAL AT NoRrHrMBERLAyp.-Afe fes.
tiva was held in the Unitarian Church. at Northum.
bcrland, on Christmas eve The church was taste
fully decorated with cvergreens, and table bounti
fully covered, placed in front of the pulpit. After
singing and remarks from the minister, the Divine
blessing was asked and the good things upon the
table were distributed to the Sunday School scholars
One of the ladies of the society then read 1.-THE
Visit of Saint Nicholas" and the meeting dispersed,
aii feeling that pleasant evening had been spent
The festival was gotten up by the ladies Of the
society.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

Cr LIxE.-we are pleased to see that arrange.
ments are in progress for extensive supply of this
useful article, at this place. Messrs Levi Seeshot7
d Co. are engaged in putting up number Of first
class lime kilps along the P. E. Railroad, between
the borough and the machine shops. These kilns
will be in full operation in the spring. and the lime.
stone used will be procured from the extensive lime
stone quarries Of Messrs Bright Seesholtz Rookie.
feller, in Point township, which quarries re.
Gently opened and made accessible by branch
railroad, connecting with the P. d E. road, above
Northumberland
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Proclamation i'm Divorce.
n nu ARIES III IEAnED

NORTHUMBERLAND County, SIS;
-, The Commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA TO
Seal. tho Sheriff Of Northumberland county,
t--) GREETISG WHEREAS, Hannah Lea
der by her next friend Michael Laisha, did on the
24th day of February, 1886, prefer her petition to
our Judges of our Court of Common Pleas of the
county Of Northumberland, praying for the causes
therein set forth, that she might be divorced from
tho bonds of matrimony entered into with Charles III.
Leader.
We do therefore command you as often times be-
fore we did the said Charles II. Leader, that setting
aside all other business and whatsoever, you
be and appear in your proper person, before our
Judges at Sunbury, at a Court OF Common Pleas,
there to be held the first Monday of January next
"a. d. 1867 in and for the County of Northumber-
land, to petition libel Of tho said Hannah
Leader, by her next friend Michael Latsha, and
show cause II any you have why the said Hannah
Lender, your wife, should not be divorced from the
bonds Of matrimony, agreeaby to the Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided,
WITNESS the Honorable Alexander Jordan, Presi-
dent Judge of our said Court at Sunbury, this 4th
day of December, A. d. 1865.
JOHN J. REIMENSNYDER, Proth'y.
Sherif7s Office,
Sunbury. Dec. Is, 1866 I
ID. BECkLEY. Sheriff
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

V NEY PARrsERsHP,-As viii be seen By re-
ferring to the marriage notices in another column,
our old friend, W. A. Bennett, has taken . partner
not in the drug business-but in matrimony, We
congratulate the Doctor on his success in choosing
life partner, and heartily wish him all tho success
and happiness that hymsn can bsstoW upon himself
and bride Already we see the evidences Of i'm,
proyement in business. which naturally results in
commencing new life. lie has just received .
large stock of Drugs and Fancy articles, and hi'
store s we'll supplied with everything in that line
We advise every one to give the Doctor sail.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

V PREsESrATIoN.-We are pleased to learn
chat A. A. Shisser Esq, Chief CLERK of asecton in
the Sd Auditors Office, Treasury Department, was
presented on Christmas, by the clerks under his
charge, with beautiful Masonic emblem, accompa.
MED by letter in which he was highly commended
for his genuemanly bearing and the courtesy ez-
tended to his associates The emblem represents
an open Bible OF solid gold Front view engraved
with "Holy Bible, A. A shissler, Lodge No. 20, A.
Y. M. Penn" On the reverse, Presented to A. A.
Shssler, Esq, Chief of Sec. No. T. Quartermaster's
Division, Third Auditors Office, Dec. IS, 1866. A
token of esteem from the clerks under his charge"
Mr.. Shissler is a graduate of this Office, and his
rapid promotion to the position he now holds, Is an
evidence that his abilities and conduct are properly
appreciated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

p DEER.-We understand that Henry J. Rec.
der, of McEwensville, has killed no less than three
deer on the Muncy hills within the last few weeks
There certainly few, if any landlords, in this
section of the State, who can vie with Mr. Reeder
in supplying their tables with vension shot by them
selves
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

The PRICE OF LIBERrY.-Patriek Henry truth
fully observed that External Vigilance is the price
of Liberty - he might as truthfully have said that
to become wealthy is to practice economy BY pur-
chasing your boots and shoes at VIM, Ii. Miller's
Excelsior Boot 4 Shoe Store, Market Square, SUM-
bury. Money will be saved By buying of him, as he
has the cheapest and best in market Call and see
him
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

A THRIFTY You've MAN married a rosy young
Irish girl, quite to the horror of his mother and
sisters, but gave this piece of logic as the reason
eff marry an American girl must hire an Irish
girl to take of her. and can't afford to support
BOTH" Just 90, II a man buys the cloth for his
clothes, he has to take II to tailor to mako into
suit for him. How much more sensible IL Is to 60
at once to ready y-made clothing house, like the
Continental Clothing Bazaar Market street, and get
yeur clothes already made, which will ct any one
who may desire the article.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
MARRIAGES..

In this place, on the 23d ult., by Rev. S. W. Rel
gart, at the residence of the brides father LLoY
I, RoHRnAcH, Esq, and Miss JANE c. HAAS, all
Of this place.
At Northumberland, on tho LIST inst, by Rev. Mr..
Dickson, Dr. WIN. A. BENNETT, Of this place and
Miss MARY A. TAYLOR, OF the former place.
The AMERICAN office was kindly remembered on
this occasion, and all hands join in wishing the
happy couple prosperous voyage through life
On Dee. 25, 1866, by the Rev. James Dickson, Mr..
CHARLES " GuLIc to Miss VICTORIA NEsBIr, Of
Northumberland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

Gy FAIR AT WATsoxrows.-A fair was held
during the holidays in the thriving village of Wat
sontown, by the Methodist congregation, Of that
place, who contemplate erecting new church. The
fair was well attended, and We learn that hand
some sum was realized. Among the articles offered
for sale we noticed miniature cottage, made Of
moss, by Mrs Truckemiler, which was a very hand.
some affair. 1t was disposed of by lottery, and
netted the handsome sum of s25. The congregation,
particularly the ladies, deserve great deal Of
credit for their iabors in good cause.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

EF For THE BENEFIT OF ALL.-We call atten.
ton to tho notice, in our business notice column, o.
auction sale Of boots and Shoes this friday and
Saturday evenings, January 4th and 9th, in pleas-
ants building, Market square. We advise all to
attend the sale as rare bargains can be had Mr..
Apsleys object in disposing of his stock by auction
Is to close out large stock preparatory to leaving
for Philadelphia TO engage in bu siness
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Gprfiul Nutitfs.

~ sANBune Pour wINE-The samburg grape
Of Portugal now cultivated In this country for the
preparation Of wine unexpellod by the vintages Of
abe choicest port TO which IL strongly assimilates in
Its mellow iuicness richness Of favor and brilliancy
Of color. The fruit has boon brought 10 perfection
never attained in Portugal, BY Mr.. A. Speer, in bi,
vinepard, New Jersey. Physicians say 1t is supe'
rior to port for invaids. Clergymen use IL for It:
purity as a communion wine, while the most fash,
ienable families drink II as dinner wine. IN. T.
Tribune.
This wine can be had at the Drug Store of W. A
Bennett, Market street, Sunbury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

The GrSsRAL vERptcr.--The general verdict
approves the suits for gents, the suits for boys the
suits Of oil grades made at the popular tailoring
tabIishment Of Jacob o. Book, Fourth street. We
advise all who intend replonshing their wardrobcs,
during the new year, to call on Beck, and examine
his elegant assortment Of Cloths, Cassimeres &o.,
before purchasing elsewhere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

wsrE WoHAS, In another column, picking
samburs grapes for spssrs Wine. II is an admira,
BILE article, used in tho hospitals and by the first
cias families In Paris, London and New York, in
preference to old Port Wine II is worth trial,
ii gives great satsfaoiion. For sale BY W. A. Ben
nett, Market street
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

IL MAsoSIc.-At meeting of Northumberland
Royal Arch Chapter, held in Sunbury, on the 25th
ult, the following officers elected for the en-.
suing Masonic year ID. j. Lewis, II. P; J. b.
Lenker, King; c. Wilder, Scribe; J. Haas
Treasurer; ]. Beard Secretary.
The following officers Of Mt Carmel Lodge, No
1873, were duly installed on the Goth ult, by Past
Master, d, j. Lewis r. Fahrion, W. NJ w. j
Haas, S. W. W, II. Lerch, j. W.. A. Lerch, Trea
surer j. B. Reed, Secretary B. Kissinger, Tyler.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Errors of Youth.

gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay and the effects of youth
full indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffering hu
manity send free to al who need it, the recipe and
directions for making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the ad
vertiser's experience, can do so by addressing
JOHN b. OGDEN,
No. 10, Chambers St., New York.
January l3, 1e66.-1y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

EYS The CHANDELIERS for the new Court House
have arrived, and were properly arranged and put
into position by Messrs. Smith Genther, Of this
place, under whose superintendenoe they were
made by the wel-known firm of Mickey, Merrill
Mackara, of Philadelphia These chandeliers are
we'll designed, and are in keeping with the archi-
tecura style of the handsome building they in
tended to adorn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Grand soldiers Monument

At UNION HALL, MUNCY, Pa, on Friday Even
ing Feb. 22d, 1S67.10,c00 Tickets at 81 each. 3i4
Presents worth SS,O02,J0. $4,000 to be appropria-
ted towards a suitable MONUMENT, to be erected
in the Muncy Cemetery in memory of our Noble
Soldiers who fell while defending the Republic. No
cheap Jewelry or triling Presents. The lowest 50.
All rated at their their true value, and consists
of superior Pianos Organs and Melodeons, Green.
backs, Florence Sewing Machines, first class Spy
Glasses, Microscopes, Stereoscopes, Music Boxes,
photograph Albums are rare and costly Books, &c,
&c. See the descriptive Scheme and the satisfactory
Testimonial appended. Plan of drawing same as
that adopted by the Crosby Opera House Association
Scheme sent to any address application and receipt
of two cent stamp.
Address, j. NJ. NJ GERNERD, Manager.
Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pa.
Tickets for sale by j. SHIPMAN, Agent Sunbury.
December %, lS66-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

B The County Commissioners, in their ap-
-pontments have re-appointed Sol. Malick, Esq,
as Attorney for the board. This we are informed
they considered due to Mr.. Maick for his efforts In
watching over the interests Of the county as its legal
representative, aud exactng strict economy in the
disbursement Of the county funds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society.
EAsToN PA Sent 2S 1885

EAsT0N, PA,, sept. Is, Iob6.
One of the principal features of today's show was
the Am ercan Cow Mixer exhibited by A. G. NJ. NJ.
Co. Three cows were milked to entire satisfac-
tion standing perfectly quiet, although MIXED for
the first time with the machine. The CowMilker
gives indications of a complete success, and de-
serves to acquire by its merits popular reputa.
tion, the Sewing Machine or Reaper. We give
this as special award and diploma.
B. NORRIS ELLIS, Hughesyille.
A. E. KAPP, Northumberland,
TOBIAS BARro, Reading,
Special Committee.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-01-05

LIFE ISsURAscE.-"I am at present a single man
but intend to insure when 1 marry" But the es
sentai condition for insurance is good health, and Of
the continuance Of this you have no guarantee
therefore insure while you enjoy It, 1t will also
cost less at younger age.
JAcoB SHPMAN, Fire and Life Insurance Agent
SunburY, Pa.