Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-08

north to the south side, before falling off.
lie was taken out Of tho water by the Track
walker, who seen him fall, but too late for
him to recover. Life had already passed
away. He was II years Of age; and in oil
respects fine old gentleman, and leaves
several children, with whom he has been
spending most Of his time, in very good cir
cumstances. .,' ,'z ... T., d. .... .., '''
.1ag- We invite attention to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. Josiah T. Carpenter, Commits
sion Merchant, New York City, in this is
sue. All llrconsignments Of country produce,
products of the dairy, etc., will be disposed
of by him at the best rates current in New
York market, at a moderate commission,
and remittances will be promptly made. By
the publication of weekly price current,
which is mailed free to all shippers, those
selling their products through his house are
kept constantly and accurately informed. of
the state Of the markets. Purchases are
also made, Of any descriptions Of goods or
merchandise, for shippers, free Of charge d
,fds, In another column Of this paper it
will be seen that the firm of NJ. NJ. Brobst
& Co., in Catawissa, has dissolved partner
ship. Thomas c. Abbott retiring, the busi-
ness will be continued by Mr.. Brobst in
whose hands remain the books and accounts
for settlement and collection. This firm was
engaged in the mercantile business, and en-
joyed a liberal share of the public custom;
and continuance of that trade is respect
fully solicited. Mr.. Brobst intends keeping
his shelves well stocked with frst.class
goods, all of which he will offer to the trad
ing public at the very lowest figures for
cash or acceptable country trade. Give
him call, and examine his extensive and
superior stock. Boz .... 4"
DEATH OF ANDREW FREAs.-We are
again called upon to record the sudden and
very unexpected death of one Of our most
prominent and respected citizens Of Column
bia County. Mr. Freas came by his death by
an accident, rs follows: On Tuesday of last
week he, with his team, attended the moving
Of William Hill, and while on the road near
Fullmer's mill, his team, from some cause
or other, took fright and became unmanage-
able, and in trying to hold the horses and
prevent their running away, he either jump
front, falling by tho horses heels, and two
wheels Of the heavily loaded wagon passing
over his body, caused almost instant death.
IL -; ,l-nl H., To,so liz 4,,o,, ol
others who were assisting in, the moving,
placed in spring wagon, and taken to his
residence a short. distance from where the
accident happened, and laid in his bed, but
before medical aid could arrive life was cx-
tinct He spoke no words after he was hurt
sagc, "whatw will become Of the poor
meaning Mrs. Hill who was on the wagon
with little child in her arms at the time
Of the accident. She made miraculous
escape, BY jumping from the wagon, with
cut receiving the least injury to herself or
child. II was found, after the team was
rescued, that one Of the tongue chains was
broken but the impression is, with many,
that it was not broke when tho horses first
took fright, as it would have been impossi-
bic for them to have kept the wagon so we'll
in the road the distance they ran. The
horses, it is thought, took to running from
some other cause than the breaking Of the
chain, and Mr.. Freas in reaching forward
to gather up his reins was, as stated before,
precipitated to the ground between the heels
of his horses and the wagon wheels. At least
this is the conclusion of Mrs. Hill, if we are
correctly informed. 7gut s-a.ss.i ,t
Mr.. Freas was q man of strong constitu-
tion, and rarely ever sick. He was always
active, full of life, and enjoyed remarkably
good health to tho time Of the accident. He
was fifty odd years Of age, and leaves large,
intelligent, and respectable family, to mourn
his untimely death. In tho County he was
extensively known and esteemed. He has
held position Of honor and trust by the
selection Of his party friends. and in every
position proved himself capable and honest.
rTo, tho poor he was always q friend, never
allowing them togo away without admins
tering to their wants. He will be greatly
missed, in every circle ip which he moved
His vacancy cannot be 6lled. Peace to his
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- The Juvenile Fire Company, brought
outstheir Engine ON Saturday last with the
intantion Of having some sport with the
larger Engine which was out. On exhibition.
Tho a.little Fellow" properly handled spouts
very we'll. The larger one. will have to look
70 its laurels ere it loses them. EDown on
her, bows " , ,..,,,,t ,si5.'s..LIt