Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1869-08-28


sUNBURY, pa, AUGUST %, 1869.
focal Stairs.
FoR sALE.-The large frame dwelling hous
and lot, situate on the southwest corner G
Fourth and Penn streets, In sunbury, is offere
for sale on reasonable torms. For particular
Inquire at this office.
THE Board Of Directors Of the Northern Centrs
Railway Company, have declared quarterl
dividend OF two per cent.
Mr.. d. w. BARsHARr, Of Upper Augusta twp.
has our thanks for fine lot fpeaches left at thl
office last week.
PIc-Nrc.-The Reformed Sunday School of thi
place, held picnic on Haas Island, back o
the town mill, on Wednesday last. 1t was wei
attended, and is pronounced one Of tho mos
. pleasant of the season.
GAuGRR.-wc notice that Mr.. Isaiah Gussler
of this place, has received the appointment o
gauger for this district. Mr.. Gossler is a goot
man and will make an efficient officer.
SECOND HAND PIASos.-A second hand 81,
hundred dollar piano, of modern style, and In
good condition, r..sale for $3.50. Also, SECOND
piano, in good order, for $50. Masser & Hill.
SHAMEPUL.-We noticed on Saturday evening
last, woman on one of our streets in such q
state of intoxcation that the officers were com
PEELED to take her to Beckley's stone castle, on
wheelbarrow. We learn that she came here OF
one of the evening trains.
PAY UP.-Those who know themselves indebted
TO this Office previous to the change OF proprie
tors are requested to settle up If they wish to save
costs, rs the books containing the old accounts
must be settled. We are also hard up for oui
just dues and as we do not expect to realize any
from Asa's fund, we would be much obliged tC
all who owe us to como and pay up.
Our friend John Shsscr is now putting up O
fine house on Front street, in Friiing's Row. TIL,
building is made of .:plank laid up and spiked
making it equal to solid timber. We have nc
doubt but what it will make comfortable dwell
ing. The house is well planned and will be one
of the most convenient residences in the town.
ISAAC KLEcKSRR, Of West BufIaloe, Union Co..
killed monster bear on the 9th inst, ,along Stony
Creek, in that township. When Bruin discover
ed Mr.. K he made for him, seeking quarrel
lie got what he wanted, with interest. rife
ball through. the upper part Of the nose, and
thence through the brain, Conquered the peace
He weighed over 500 lbs.
By reference to tho following section of the
la 70 ba s;d
change has been made in the time of opening the
polls:
SECTION 16. At all elections hereafter held, un-
der the laws of this Commonwealth, the polls
shall be opened between the hours of six and
seven O'Clock, A. ~, and closed at seven o'clock,
Pm.
DOMESTIC MARKgr.--PEAcnBs.- fruit has
been more abundant this week. Boxes from Balti-
timorc and Philadelphia, have been selling at
rates running from $3.50 to $500, according to
quality. Domestic peaches, of good quality and
condition from the orchard Of Mr.. Youngman aad
others, have been selling at $500 to s2.75 pei
bushel. At Carlisle, excellent peaches grown In
that vicinity, was selling on Tuesday at 81 pei
bushel and were drug at that. Melons are
plenty and bring from 25 to so cents. Cantelopes
from to 20 cents. Sweet potatoes are still high
and common SO per bushe.
THE running of the passenger train between
this place and Shamokin has been resumed and
are now running regularly making closer connec.
ton with the n. c. and =. & 4. roads than for
merly. The train leaves Sunbury at 10 90 q. m.,
arrives at Shamokin at 1l.2O q. IN. Returning,
leaves Shamokin at @.45 p. m, arrives at Sunbury
400 p. m.
JUsT THINK.-Frank Weirick, Esq, the dread
full editor Of the Selnsgrove Times, has at last,
with all his rebel procliyities, Joined the Union
forces, and led to the altar Miss Clara Rohrback,
of Selinsgroyc. That he will prove a Kind and
worthy husband, We have no doubt, and we would
not be at all surprised to see him take another
advance step, that Of advocating Republican prin-
cpcs.
HAVE You THoUGHr ABOUT Irl-Have you
given any thought to insurance. Over s12,O 900, =
600 are paid annually to widows and orphans,
secured to them by provident fathers. Go Mt
once to L. NJ. foder and make application for a
policy on your life. You may not live another
year to provide for your family.
INSURE your property aGainst loss by fre in
surance, Effected in none but reliable compa.
nies by L. NJ. YoppR.
Office door east OF Fril!ng's store Sunbury, Pa.
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COL AMEs' New Orleans Circus and Mcnagcrle
gave two exhibitions on last Friday in this place
In the evening the tent was crowded to its ut.
most. The performances were of the best ever
given in this place. The performances of Millie
Tournour, the maid of the Air." and Ella Eu.
genie, the Lion Queen, and Herr Lengel, the
Lion King, were received with applause. Taken
altogether, the artists Of this combination are
ass. Johnny Lawton, the Clown, was i'm,
nd kept the apd'-- in q continued roai
nv his comic an.
IN his