Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-10-24

MuRpsn.-The shamokin Hoaid, Of Thursday
last says During the forenoon OF fBaturdaylast Mr.
Alex. W. Roa, Agent Of tho Locust Mt Iron and
Coal Ridge Improvement Companies, was murdered
on the public road between Centraia and Mt. Car
mel at point about one mile from the former pece
whileon his way TO the Coal Ridge Co.'s works
The circumstances attending the perpetration Of
this foul deed as well as the perpetrators are not
known, but 1t is supposed he had stopped to water
his horse, bis custom, and that he out Of
tho buggy when attacked. His body was concealed
in tho woods about rs yards from the road, and it
was not until o'ooc k in the evening, when some
men brought the horse and buggy to Mt. Carmel and
reported finding it loose the road, that ii was sus
pected by his friends that anything had befalen him.
Search was Immediately made. and continued up to
daylight ON Sunday morning, when the body was
found above stated, pierced with seven BULLETS all
Of which, except two, took effect in vital parts HIS
pockets were ri1ed of his purse, memorandum BOOK,
and gold hunting case watch, which has his name
engraved on tho inside Of the outer case has not
been definitely nsccrtained what amount of money
he had with him. but it is thought between $500 and
$500 rs IL was known that he intended paying of
some at the colliery that day. and bill at the
foundry in Mt. Carmel. That he was murdered for
money, there is little doubt, no was generally
liked, and not known to have single enemy
Rewards amounting to S5O,OO0 are offered for the
apprehension of tho murderers, and acveral parties
have been arrested suspicion but fur aswe can
learn, all have been released
Mr.. Rea was thorough busnes, man and held
high social position in Centralia, where hc hasrosded
for number of years. lie was aged about yonrs,
and leaves wife and six children.
DEDicArioN OF THE METHODIST CnURuH AT
KLISEsGRovE.-Last Sunday was the occasion Of an
interesting service at Klncsgrove this county. The
new NJ. L. Church at that place. according to previ-
Gus announcement, was dedicated to the service Of
Almighty God, by Bishop Matthew Simpson, of
Philadelphia In the morning at 10 o'clock, the
Bishop preached tho dedicatory sermon, from Heb,
ilth chapter ard 4th verse. In the afternoon, at
- o'clock, Rev. Dr. Curry, of New York. editor of
tho Christian Adrocats, preached q sermon of un.
usual ability, and strikngly appropriate as well to
the especial occasion as tho general wants of the
times.
The Indebtedness remaining upon the church
$780, more than 81, 800 of which was secured du-
ring the day The great aud deserved popularity of
both the speakers announced for the day attracted
large Of people from every direction, not
few coming from distance Of many miles. Du-
ring the morning service many were obliged to re-
main standing, while others unable to find even
standing room within tho commodons audience
chamber. Nonc however, who could hear,
disappointed in the services for seldom has it been
privilege to listen to better preaching than this
occasion afforded
Tho church is excellent one and reflects great
credit upon the Methodists Of the vicinity. 1t is
built of brick forty feet by seventy, has neatly
finished basement, for the of the Sunday School
and classes connected with the charge while in its
exterior it presents very respectable appearance
indeed. Wetcngratulntc the Pastor, and his enter
prising charge, upon the completion of comey
oommodicus and substantial place of worship.