Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1870-10-22

PRESENTATION oB A CAKE.--On Tuesday even
Ing last, the members ofthc sunbury Orchestra
were the recipients Of delicious cake presented
to them by Mrs. DR.. McCay, ofNorthumberland.
note accompanied the cake, stating that as
they were not prepared to extend that bospitall-
ty they desired ,on their visit to Northumberland
on the 10th inst, they asked item to receive the
cake as token of their high esteem in which
they held the members OF the sunbury orches-
ira. The cake was cut by Dr. Cressinger, the
leader, In the presence of the members and seve-
ral invited guests, and after disposing of H. the
members were called TO order, when on motion,
the following "esoluton passed unanimously;
Resol,ed, That the Suubury Orchestra tender
their gratitude and hearty hHaks to Mrs. DR.. Nc
Cay, of Northumberland, for the egceleat cake pre-
sented to us, and that the "Orchestran highly
appreciates the Kindness which we know was
| gladly extended to us. If the enjoyment Of the
music on THEN part was equal to the enjoyment
of the cake on the part of the Orchestra, we are
satisfied with our efforts to please.
a RUNNAwAY.--On Tuesday afternoon last
! span OF horses belonging to J. NJ. Bartholomew,
attached to wagon, came through Market
| Square at full speed, without driver, turning
up Third street, and running ovcrthe pavement,
they were only prevented of going into the cellar
at the Central Hotel by the covering ofthe cellar
way, which checked their further progress. The
horses were considerably cut and bruised about
the legs, by coming in contact with the iron rail-
ing at the ccllarway. No other damage was done
that we have learned, except the frightening of
scvera! persons on the sidewalks along the streets
ANoTHEE.-ln the afternoon of Tuesday, a
! horse Of Maj. JAS. MalOuc, ran away, and demo-
ished buggy,to which he had been hitchci.
| DANcING ScHooL.-Mr. Geo. Eckert, who is
organizing dancing class at tLis place, gave his
Introductory lesson on Tuesday evening last at
the Masonic Han. By appearance he will have
! a large class at the commencement. MIR. Eckert
will give his first lesson on Tuesday next, at the
Masonic Call. The Juvenile class will meet at /
! o'clock, aud adults at o'clock, P. NJ. Those
who wish to enter the class are requested TO be
present at the opening.
D. II. & W. r. Rs. p. Kase, Superintendent
! DanviIlc, Hazeton Il Wilhesbarrc Railroad, an
( nounces that on and after the nth inst, the
morning train from Sunbury, reaching Danville
at $50, will leave for Catawissa, at Z, arrive
there at 1880; returning arrive at Danville at
SEQ A. NJ. This train will make very close con
nections with the Erie Express for Harrisburg.
/ Philadelphia and Washington City.-DGnrI,e
/ 1Blcyicdp.
! WE place at the head of Our columns to-day, the
names Of 5. VI. Pettengill N Co., and q. p. Row
ell IL Co., of New York city, as sole agents to
procure advertising in that city for the AMERI-
CAN. They are reliable gentlemen and have the
most complete Establishments in the United
States.
FATAL ACcIDENr.-Pctcr Cooper, while walk.
ing on the l.. tG b. Il. r., near Scchler's woods
! on Wednesday evening last was run over by tho
O'Clock passenger train. lie was brought /,
the depot, where he lay till near morning when
he expired. His !c-s were crushed and his hcnt
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