Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-02-25

the evening, quiet reigned in every part of the
town.
THE Croquet Shoe, n novelty, elegant and COM
Portable, at the Regulator.
RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL dangerous accident
occurred about l O'Clock. on Wednesday last,
near selnsgrove station, on the ~ c. Railway.
An axle of one of the passenger ears br oke, and
threw the car OF the track passenger named
G.. ". Friend, supposed to be from Lancaster ci-
ty, was standing upon the platform, and by some
means got partially under the woodwork of the
cnr-had his head badly cut, and was otherwise
injured. He was taken to Millursburg where
medical treatment was administered. 1t is sup
posed that he viii recover from his injuries. 20
one else was injured.
RAILROAD ACCiDEST.--OSE MAN KILLED ASp
a NUMBER INJUEcD.-On Thursday morning last,
the Buffalo Express train WAS proceeding
northward, and when near Watsontown, two pas
s'uger cars, one a sleeping car, were suddenly
prccip.tatei over an ombankment of20 or so feet,
turning over several times, and lighting in an ex-
cayated pit on the wheels. Out of nineteen per-
sons in the cars, eighteen were more or less in
jurei, and one, MIR. Adam Frymire, of Milton,
was killed Edward Gibson, OF this place, a
brakeman, was among the number, but was less
injured than any others, and returned to this
place on the mail train. The injuries of several
others are said to be serious. Ellis Lyman, the
conductor, had several ribs broken, and was 9th
erwise injured, but not fatally. The wounded
passengers were taken TO Watsontowp for medi-
cal treatment. The accident resulted from that
fruitful source Of winter accidents, n broken rail
We trust the day is not far distant when nothing
bat good steel rails will .pan every railroad.
RAILROAD ELEcTIoN.-The Stockholders of
the Sunbury s. Lewistown Railroad met at the
Keystone Hotel, on Tuesday the l4th inst, and
elected the following officers 10 scrye the ensuing
term -
President.-A. c. Simpson.
nircctors.-AIoscs Spccht, F. J. Schoch, VIII
liam Painter, James NJ. Sellers, Franklin Dun
dore, d, Il. Walker ana Andrew Reel
According to The act of the Legislature, but
seven Directors were elected in place of twelve,
the number heretofore. The new Directors are
men of ability and influence and their election by
the stockholders, insures beyond Il shadow OF u
doubt, the early completion of the road the un-
certainties Of the past are now removed, and all
who feel an interest in the growth of our town
and county, will be gratihed with the result
The retiring Directors, especially those residing
IN onr county, can feel that they have labored
honestly and energetically for the best interests
Of the road and its friends. The reelection of
our fellow-townsman, Col. A. c. Simpson, to the
Presidency OF the Company, is a merited compl-
mcnt to the manner in which he discharged the
duties Of his office. The vote was the largest that
has been cast since the organization Of the corpor
alton, and the significant fact that the Col. had no
opposition, speaks the VOL known plaudit, well
done thou good aud faithful servant The
stockholders have, by unanimous vote, shown
tArr appreciation Of the iudomitab!c energy and
perseverance, Of the man to whom they ale in-
deoIed for the success which has during the past
year attended tho enterprise which. in a few
months more, will connect Lewistown to Sun
bury, causing our fertile valleys to tremblc be-
meath tho h1ots fthc "!ron horse" as Le speeds
on drawing bis load OF valuable traffic. Col.
Simpson deserved the reelection, and the occur.
renee ia one that gives universal satisfaction to
every LIVE mar in the county.
At the meeting, 4 resolution was passed, thank
Ing the President for the faithful discharge Of his
duties during the past year.
Upon the organization Of the new board, J. C.
D. shndel was appointed Treasurer and J. NJ.
l. Jackson seoretary-Snyder County Tribune
sHoDlNIGs' ua,cria.s e.. manufacturing, at
the Regulator.
THAT SJlr JlroyJ-Eyepthlng is quioted in regard
20 'h1t SJiOOJ. Tie E.ug are disposed to keep
al. Ia the dark until necessity compe.s them 10
make report. The former Treasurer was in
town a week ago, enieayoriug TO ind out how he
came short Of about 5000 In the report. lie al
lodges ,Aat DC know, whore ig has gone 10, and is
anxious 10 make nap pthcd-lc,cucy in order to save
ID bail from paying &c. u IS unjust that such
errors Should oe.ag iu the Ring, 80 that amount
certainly y uull have been placed under the head
OF mi-uy.nr frs ifyus. lfthls b4sl paeaI uu-
d.r that head, IA.u tha Treasurer should b. ez-
oas'a'el 'fo'n paying ,1- amount.
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thla place alth to-sr aal sI,Ish, aud leading
$50 horses, On saturday morning q party of
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