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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

THn LATn RosBERrEs AT WArsosrowN. The
Adilten,an gives the following particulars Of the
arrest Of the colored man. who gave bis name as To-
good, at Wstsontown, on the 10th inst Tor robbing
the Office Of the watsontown Lumber Company, and
also the ofioo Of Wagner, Hosue q Co., of that
place. The prisoners real name is Moore :-0n
Saturday last young oolored man named Moore,
formerly of this borough, went into Watsontewn and
endeavored to sell some postage and revenue stamps
As II was known that the Watsontown Lumber Co.
had been robbed Of stamps of those kinds informa-
tlon was Immediately given to Mr.. J. M. Follmer,
agent Of the Company, and he procured the services
OF constable and started in pursuit of Moore
They overlook him on the road between Watsontown
and Dewart. On being brought back to the former
place and searched, lot Of postage and revenue
stamps and the missing key to the Company's safe
were found on his person. The safe key was in one
Of his Shoes and when they made him take the shoe
OF he transferred the key by dexterous movement
TO bis mouth but was not sharp enough to escape
detection. On the key being found he gave up and
acknowledged to being Of the parties who robbed
the Company Office, as well as Wagner Hogue d
Co q office, and told who were his accomplices and
whore the clothing that had been stolen could be
found. His accomplices were white men, and old
hands OF the business. Measures have been taken
to apprehend them Tho clothing has all been re-
covered and Moore has been lodged in Jail at Sum
burg to await trial. From information in our pos
session we ere convinced that this arrest has broken
up gang of villains who have long been committing
depredaons in this section, and it is to be hoped
that all the members of the gang may be brought to
trial and punishment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
Editor,a Table.

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Another large extension sheet, containing thirty
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

POPULARITY OF THE GROVER BAKER SEWING
MAcHISEs.-There are, we believe, no sewing ma.
chimes without some merits Indeed, we consider
the most Indifferent in vastly preferable to
none at all, Nevertheless, in sewing machines, as
in most other things, the best is the cheapest and
the most satisfactory. The people seem to under
stand this and hence the annual sale of the Grover
Baker instruments probably exceeds the annual
sale of all the other sewing machines combined
The secret is plain. The Grover Baker machines
really luxury, we'll as necessity, in every
family where comfort, convenience, health and taste
tn Seieing are appreciated
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

AccIDEST.-0n Saturday afternoon last, William,
son of Mr.. Geo. W Smith, aged about ! 2 years, had
his hand terribly crushed while unloading barrel
of molasses in front of the cooperative store, in
this place. While backing the horse to the pave
ment for the purpose of unloading the molasses, by
sudden movement of the horse he WAS thrown out
of the wagon and while holding on to tree to re.
cover himself the barrel was thrown out, striking
his hand resting on the tree, which badly crushed it,
We are pleased to state that under the skiful care
of Drs. Masser and Awl he is rapidly recovering,
and amputation, which was at first thought neces-
sary, will be avoided
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
Special Notiees.

A NEW REMEDY IN CONSUMPTION.-A
Physician who had Consumption for several years,
with frequent bleeding of the lungs cured himself
with medicine unknown to the profession when his
case appeared hopeless. He is the only physician
who has used it in his own person, or who has any
knowledge Of it's virtues and he ascribe the de-
gree of health he now enjoys to nothing but the
use of his midicine; and nothing but utter despair
and entire extinction of all hope of recovery to-
gether with want Of confidence in all others, induc
cd him to hazard the experiment To those suffer
ing with any disease of the Lungs he profers treat
ment he confidently believes will eradicate the
disease. Price 81 30 per bottle $8 half dozen,
sent by express. Send for a circular or call on
DR.. Z. BoYLsToS JACKSON,
No 250 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia
MAY 80, l868-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

= FIRE AND DREADFUL CoNsEoUEScEs.-The Sc
lnsgrove Times says that serious misfortune oc-
Cured near Richfed Snyder county, on Sunday
night 18th inst. Tho house of John and Willis
Gordon took fire about midnight, from some un-
known cause and the flames spread SO rapidly that
nearly all of the family belly burned, and two
Of John Gotlon's children perished in the flames
his Oldest daughter and oldest son. Alice, the
daughter nearly IA years of age, and the son z.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

The BUILDING AssocIATIoN.-A meeting of the
Sunbury Mutual Loan and Building Association was
held at the Masonic Hall, on Friday night last at
which nine shares sold at the following prices
list, s95 I'd, s1Oo; Sd, sos; 4th, ss8 9th, 500
9th, S99; 7th, $780, Sth, 500; 9th, s1eO. The par
value of the shares is now $3.50.
At a meeting of the Directors, on Monday night
last, the following resolution was adopted
RsSoived, That after the meeting on the fourth
Friday in June next the premium shall be calcula-
ted upon the actual number of shares sold.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

TANNERY BURNED.-The Democrat says that the
new steam tsnnery of Hull & Ponsyl, at Elysburg,
was destroyed by fire on Friday evening" 5th inst.
1t was with difficulty that the old tannery buildings
and residence of Mr.. Hull, adjoining were saved.
The fire was caused by the extreme heat in the
engine-room, q high pressure OF steam having been
kept up during the day The hands were at work
when the roof of the engine house caught Ere, and it
was not noticed until too late to save the building
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

SPRING FAvoRIrEs.-M -Mller's boots and shoes, for
ladies and gentlemen, are unrivalled this season,
their recognized superiority in style and manufac-
ture placing them far in advance of n similar efforts
Whom you want a really stylish and becoming boot
or shoe call at the Excelsior Boot and Shoe Store,
Market Square
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
SHERIFF,S SALE.

DY virtue of a certain writ of Vendtioni Exponas,
- Issued out of the Court of Common Pleas Of
Northumberland county, and to me directed, will be
exposed TO public sale at the Court House, in the
borough of Sunbury, on SATURDAY, MAY 30th,
1858, as O'Clock p NJ, the following property, to
wit:
The following described real estate, situate in the
borough of Sunbury, county of Northumberland,
State of Pennsylvania, to wit: Lot No. 28l, corner
of Billberry Alley and Broadway on which is erec-
ted Log House and Stable; Lot No. 2s2, on which
is erected double frame house Lot No 282, ad
joining, and vacant lot No. 2S4, adjoining and va
cant lot No. 300 on the corner of Third and Pine
streets.
Seized taken into execution, and to be sold as
the property of Jacob B. Masser.
DANIEL BECKLEY, Sheriff.
Sunbury Nav 9th 1858
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

SUNpURY CATTLE INSURANCE CoMpASY.-A char
ter having been obtained for this company, the cor
porators, Tuesday evening last, met at the office
of Mossrs Bruner Kase. in this place, and organ
ICED by electng the following Directors, to serve for
one year William Brndle, John Shisser, Solomon
Stroh, Charles Martin, c. A. Reimensnyder, Thos.
Baldy and Charles j. Bruner. The following per-
sons were elected officers of the Company:-Presi-
dent, Charles J. Bruner; Treasurer Solomon Stroh f;
Secretary, c. A. Reimensnyder.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

MANY A MAN ascribes his entire success in life to
proper impression, made at the proper time, upon
the proper person. Any one who attires himself at
J. o. Beck's Tailoring establishment, on Fourth St.,
knows this for himself. In suit of the pretty sum-
mer goods at Beck's even sloyen can make himself
calmly and without startling his pocko-book.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

CoEs CouGH BALsAM.-The great popular Rene.
dy for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whooping Cough, and
Consumption Both sizes-ordinary o., also nam
moth family bottles-for sale by all druggists and
dealers in medicines. No family should be over
night without il in the house.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-A German, named
Christian Deitz, residing at Trevorton was commit
ted to Jail at this place, Saturday last, for
mitting an assault and battery upon woman named
Judith Blankenhorn There are at present fifteen
prisoners under the charge of Sheriff Beckley and
Deputy Hoffman
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

Mr.. GREEN sued a lady for breach Of promise.
Her friends offered to settle 1t for two hundred dol
lars. What cried Green, two hundred dollars tor
ruined hopes shattered mind, blasted life and a
bleeding heart Two hundred dollars for all this /!
Never!~ never never Make it three hundred
and Its bargain This proves that Green never
used the Zingari Bitters. Any ono using the Tin
gsri will be fTee from all bodily disease healthy
and we'll balanced mind must follow.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

RAILROAD ExoURsIoNIsTs.-C Tuesday evening
last the President and Directors of the Philadelphia
n Erie Railroad Co., together with number Of gen.
temen prominently interested in railroad affairs, ar
rived at this place from Philadelphia They re.
mained in town over night, stopping at the Central
Hotel, and left on Wednesday morning, en- route for
Erie
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

"THnEE and six pence per Gal !" exclaimed Mrs
Partington, looking over the price current "Why
bless me, what is the world coming to, when the
gals are valued at only three and six penoe?" We
think the old lady's surprise would be equally as
great, if she would examine the price list at the
Continental Clothing Bazaar, for it has astonshed
less susceptible persons
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

MIDDLEcREEK RAILRoAD.-The Board of Drec.
tors of this road met in Selinsgrove on the 14th inst
MIR. j. A. Mckee resigned as Director and was
elected Treasurer. John Mcfarland, Esq, of Nor.
cumberland, was appointed to fill his place Mr..
Mcfarland will be valuable acquisition to the
Cnmnnnv
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

ga THING of beauty is Il joy forever, is saying
as old as it is true, and it applies exactly to the
beautiful new Spring Hats just received by Faust
the fashionable Halter, Market Square. Judging
from the rapidity and extent of his sales, cti-
appreciate the cheapncss at which his goods
disposed Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE-Will Immediately re.
lieve and permanently the most aggravated
case of Dyspepsia, Flatulency, Sour Stomach Con-
stipation and all diseases of the Stomach and Bow
els. Physicians, clergymen and all who use it, join
in unbounded praise of its great virtues. Sold by
Druggists everywhere. Price $780,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
BUSINESS NOTICES.

UJOb Printing.-Having received a
large supply of NEW JOB TYPE, of various new
Styles Posters, Handbills, Circulars, Cards, Letter
Heads, Bill Heads, Labels &C., can be printed in
the latest and best styles, and on short notice
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

RESIGNED. Hugh Pitcairn, Esq, Superintendent
of the susquehanna Division of the Northern Central
Railroad, has resigned that position. Mr.. Pitcairn
has had charge of the Division for the past two years.
and has made an excellent officer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

POSTERS, handbills, circulars, bill and letter heads
cards, envelopes and all kinds of job printing exe-
cuted at this office with neatness and dispatch
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

The ladies connected with st. Matthew'S (Episco-
pail church intend holding strawberry festival du
ring the coming season. The proceeds will be used
in purchasing books for the Sunday school library
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

UNION LEAGUD.-A meeting of the Union League
will be held in their hall, above the Post Office, on
Wednesday evening next. All the members are re-
9uested to attend as business of Importance will he
,ropc ofad
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

DEDIcArIoN.-The dedication of the new Odd
Fellows Hall, at snydertown, will take place to-
day, Saturday. at o'clock, p. M. The neighbor.
ing lodges will participate in the ceremonies
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

A NEW BooT AND SHOE STORE has just been open.
ed by Mr. John Wilver In Spruce street, in this
place, whore boots and shoes can be purchased al
greatly reduced rates. His assortment is general
and is we'll selected. If you want good, cheap
article, 60 to the above place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

The annual commencement exercises Of the sus.
quehanna Female College, at selnsgrove, will take
place on Monday evening next.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

AN adjourned meeting of the Northumberland
Presbytery was held in the Presbyterian church in
Shsmokin, on Tuesday last
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

THE Classs of West Susquehanns convened in the
Reformed Church, at selinsgrove, Wednesday
evening of last week It was in session until Tues
day of this week
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

MIss e. sHIssLER is opening large lot of Mill.
nery Goods, at her store in Market Square The
latest styles of summer goods displayed and sold
at moderate prices
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS AND CATARRH treated
with the utmost success by j. IsAAcs M. D., Ocul-
ist and Aurist formerly of Leyden, Holland,) No.
sos Arch Street, Philadelphia. Testimonials from
the most reliable in city and country be
seen at his office The Medical faculty arc invited
accompany their patients he has no secrets in
his practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted with
out pain. No charge for examination. nov. .30-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

CIRcus.-We observe, by show bills posted up
throughout the town, that Gardner Kenyon's Cir.
Gus will give two exhibitions in this place on Tues
day next.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

Our FALLEN HERoEs.-1n compliance with the
order Of Gen. John A. Logan, Command erin Chief
of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Posts
everywhere throughout the country will, to-day,
Saturday. visit the cemeteries where the bodies Of
tiful language of the order, "gather around their
sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds
above them with the choicest flowers of spring time
raise above them the dear old flag they saved from
dishonor; and in this solemn presence renew our
pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left
among us as a sacred charge upon a nations graft
tude, the soldiers and sailors widow and orphan "
To carry out this order, Post No lO5, of this Bo-
rough, appointed a committee to arrange the details
for the ceremonies, and at subsequent meeting the
committee submitted the following which was adop-
ted:
AS tribute of respect to the memory of fallen
soldiers, the graves Of those buried in the Cemetery
at Sunbury, will be strewn with flowers the Both
day of May, under the direction of Post No. los,
Grand Army of the Republic.
The committee of arrangements directs that the
members of the Post will meet at their Head Quar-
ters, on Saturday, May 3Oth, at s o'clock, P. M,
where wreaths and flowers will be prepared for
them, and then march to the Cemetery. On reach
ing the Cemetery they will at once proceed to the
monument erected to the memory of the soldiers of
the 47th Regiment, whore an address will be deiv-
cred by the Rev. Mr. Evans after which the flowers
will be strewn upon the graves of our comrades.
The ceremony at the Cemetery will conclude with
prayer and the members of the Post will then march
to their quarters and be dismissed
cordial invitation is extended to all soldiers and
others, who feel an interest in .his work. to partic
pate in the exercises with us.
1t being fixed fact that works of charity and be-
nevoence cannot be conducted successfully without
the aid and assistance of the ladies, we would re-
spectfully solicit their cooperation with in fur
nishing flowers for the occasion. They can leave
them at our room, the Post Office, on Saturday
morning.
By order of Committee of Arrangements.
CHAs. j. BRUNER, Chairman.
Annexed is list of the names of soldiers inferred
able to obtain them:
Boulton Young, 47th P
Peter Haupt, I"
George Miller Z"
William Fry, I"
Samuel Bartscher, 5sth P V.
Harris Hopper, " "
James Hoey, /" t
Emanuel Gotschall, F." "
John burst, 9TH Pa. Cavalry.
Edward Beck,
Frederick Kline, 1ssth p. V.
Lieut.. c. I. Peasants, llth u S. Inf
Philip Rem, % U. S. Inf.
William Landau.
Newton Sarvs.
Isaac Wilkerson.
Lafayette Landau.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
Sl10 REWARD

For medicine that will cure
COUGHS,
INFLUENZA,
TICKLING in the THROAT,
wHooPlNG COUGH.
CoNsUMPuvE COUGHS,
as quick
GOES COUGH BALSA Am!
OVER ONE MILLION BOTTLES
have been sold and not single instance Of its failure s
known We have, otr possesson any quantity uf Ger
tfcale5, some Of them from
EMINENT PHYSICIANS
who have used 1t IN their practice, and given 1t the pre-
emneuce over every other compound.
II DOES NOT DRY UT COUGH,
but LoOSENS IT,
to enable the patient czpectorae freely Two OF
three doscB
VIII IHvARfABLY Cure 1icMIHs IN Inn THROAT
half hot.s has often completely cured the most Stub
born Cough and yet, though ii is and speedy IN J
operson II perfectly harmless, being purely vegetable
is very agreeable 10 the taste and may be adnineiei
to children Vi any arc.
In cases OF GROUP we viii gudaree cure, II tskeS
NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHoI IT.
II within the reach ol all 1t beng the cheepes. and test
HGdiIiEC cAtant.
C. g. CLARK co Proptie.ors, 3.
NEW HAVEN, CONN
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
BREAD & FANCY CAKES.
DAVID FRY

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Sun
IL bury and vicinity, that he will bake to order
all kinds Of
Cakes for Balls, Parties, &c.
Families are supplied with FRESH BREAD Twist
Rolls, Rusks, Tea Buns &C., and also kept on hand
manufactured out of the best materials.
All orders left at his Shop in Market Square, one
door east Of Miss Anna Painters Millinery Store
at his Bakery on Spruce Street, between Front and
Second streets, will meet with prompt attention.
PICNIC PARTIES supplied with Cakes, Ice.
Cream, &C., at the shortest notice.
Orders are respectfully solictedl
DAVID FRY.
Sunbury, May 2, 1868.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30

THs Grand Lodge Of the I. o. of o. r. will hold
its next annual meeting at Harrisburg
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
REEVES AMBROSIA
FOR THE HAIR,
IMPROVED!

1t is an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
1t causes the Hair TO Curl beautifully.
1t keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy
1t invigorates the Roots of the Hair.
1t forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxuriantly.
Immediately stops Hair Falling Out
1t keeps the Hair from Changing Color from Age.
1t restores Grey Hair to its Original Color,
1t brings out Hair on heads that have been bald for
years.
tits composed entirely of simple and purely vegeta
Bile substances
1t has received over six thousand voluntary tcsti.
monias Of its excellence, many of which from
physicians in high standing.
1t is sold in half-pound bottles the name blown in
the glass;, by Druggists and Dealers in Fancy Good
everywhere, at One Dollar per Bottle Wholesale
by Demas Barnes & Co.; F. c. Wells & Co.. SchiefTe-
lin & Co., New York.
March 81, 196S-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-30
SUNBURY FOUNDRY.
GEO. ROEbRRACH a, SON.

"COe htOAhhtbASAh ~ SONs
A RE now carrying ON business at their enlarged
n and improved Foundry with renewed vgor
Castings of every description promptly furnished
10 order.
The Stoves manufactured at this Foundry have
acquired the highest reputation.
Particular attention paid 10 MILL CASTINGS.
Farmers should not forget that the PLoWS made
at the Sunbury Foundry have never been equalled
Agricultural implements repaired at short notice
Small castings, including Cooking utensils, Of the
most improved and most useful patterns.
The business will be conducted on an enlarged
scale. Old customers will be accommodated as usual,
and new ones respectfully solicited
Sunbury, May O. 1865