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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

THE Phila. d. r. r. r. engine house at this
place was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening
last. The fire broke out between and O'Clock,
and is supposed to have originated from the ig,
hitting of some cotteu-wasie which was near the
stove in the small shanty attached to the build.
ing. The regular watchma was not on duty
(being indisposed) and his place was filled by
two boys named Henry Shock and WIN. Dreher
They were engaged in cleaning the engine Louis.
lana (the only one in the house at The time) and
did not discover the fire until 1t was too late tc
put 1t out. With great presence of mind young
Shock promptly mounted the engine and run ii
out OF the house. The loss Is estimated at be.
tween two and three thousand dollars.
For the present the Reading Co are using the
N o. House. The erection of new house next
summer was contemplated by the Reading Co.,
and we presume 1t will now be commenced as
soon as the weather will permit-Shan.okin Her.
ala,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

WEARING FLANSEL.-The majority of the peo-
pie are not aware of the beneficial effects OF
wearing flannel next to the body, both in cold
and warm weather. Flannel next to the body,
both in cold and warm weather. Flannel is not
SO uncomfortable in warm weather as prejudiced
people believe. Frequent colds and constant
hacking coughs will disappear if flannel gar
ments are adopted. There Is no need of great
bulk about the waist, which condemns the wear
ing Of flannel with those who prefer wasp-waists
to health, for in that case the flannel can be cut
as loosely fitting waists, always fastening at the
back. There are scarcely any of Che bad effects
of sudden changes of weather felt by those who
wear flannel garments, and mothers especially
should endeAvor to secure such for their little
people in preference to all those snowy outside
trimmings fashion commands.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
JOHN J. SMITH, P. N.

LEAF YEAR PARTIRs.-We notice the ladies of
Watsonto'Sn, this county, are determined TO not
loose sight of the advantages of leap year. The
Record notices the second leap year party in that
place, and says, "such social gatherings are de-
cidedIy pleasant and enjoyable" We confess
that the Sunbury ladies are somewhat behind
the age in this respect, which is owing perhaps,
to their reticent dispositions. To obviate this
difficulty, we will state that all marriage notices
will be inserted in this paper free of charge the
balance of this year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

THE sunbury correspondent of the 1Hiltonian
notices the following interesting matrimonial in
cidents
"a peculiar freak has come over some of our
old well-to-do farmers in the adjoining country.
Three of them, well advanced in years, John
Moore, VIM. Depuy and S. L. Bergstresser, have
sought out places on the hymenial list and en-
tered the race for happiness. The two former
were wealthy bachelors, living respectively in
Upper Augusta and Rush township. Some time
since, at the residence of Mr.. Moore, came very
respectable soldiers widow and her children, who
took up their abode and kept house for The kind
hearted gentleman. Shortly after came to thesame
domcil another handsome soldiers widow, with
u family of children all made orphans by the late
war. They were also entertained by good Mr.
Moore. After little while Mr.. Depuy came
down that way in search of housekeepcr. One
of the ladies went with him, and as they depart
ed the latter gentleman whispered to the former
that IL this one suited him he would marry her if
Mr.. Moore would marry the other. Some time
wore away. Friendship rpcned into love, aud
recently the two were duly married to the two
widows of the war, and all were made happy.
Mr.. Bersstresser, a gentleman of about sixty five
winters, recently of Elysburg, a few days ago
happily Joined himself 20 Miss Annie Robbins, of
that village, n sweet young lady of about thirty
summers, and they have been made happy"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
PRESS DEAD HHAps.-Railroads occasic

PRESS DEAD HRADs.-Railroads occasionally
complain Of the dead-heading, but no insti-
tuition suffers so much from it as the press. A
sensible writer says:
The press endures the affction Of dead head
ism from the pulpit, the bar and the stage from
corporations, societies and individuals. 1t is cx-
pected to yield its interests it is required to
give strength to the weak, eyes to the blind,
clothes to the naked, and bread to the hungry ;
it is asked to cover inhrmates, hide weaknesses
and wink at quacks, bolster up dul! authors and
1atter the vain it is, in short, to be all things.
to men, and If it loVks for pay reward it ia de-
nounced as mean and sordid. There is no inter-
est under the whole heavens that is expected to
give so much to society without pay or thanks as
the press.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
J0ttfngs. .
IOttff6s.
BEET Juice ie good for group.

JOttfnBs.
BEET Juice ie good for Group.
EVERYBODY can "keep cool" nowadays.
TRrapLE sells green apples at his Grocery.
ESPECIAL attention Is given to fiue lob printing
! at this office.
Thus Car our town has escaped without u sin
| gle case Of small poI.
TUE Hop at the City Hotel, on Thursday night
Of last week, passed Of very pleasantly.
WHENEvEB we hear man curse the town he
lives in, we conclude he had better leave it for
| the towns good.
WE often omit the good we might do in couse-
quence of thinking about that which is out of
our power to do.
LooK ont for dealers in counterfeit money.
through the State.
! THE fare to Lcwistowr over the new railroad
| from Sunbury, is 1924. To HaEleton over the
D., II. w. r. R., S2.45.
| OUR devil wants to know if the civil service
reform will so far "refotm" servants as to put
''civil' tongues in their heads.
THE faces of our livery men frightened up
MOhuelluHg on cdtuluuy ldst, 1T tHe prospect OF
good sleighing, but on Monday and Tuesday they
began to fall until they got below Zero,
| Ex-sHERIFF vANDYKE has placed a neat sign
over the entrance Of his Restaurant below our
office. Mr.. V. keeps firstclass eating saloon,
where the inner man may be refreshed at all
| hours.
LrcoMISG county has Justice of the Peace
who administers an oath as follows: "You do
awfully swore you will tell the trute, the whole
trute, and nothing but the trute, the best what
you can't
| THE popular idea that mono but the human
FANNY drink whisky has been exploded higher
than a kite. At the Owls Nest they nave a live
hog that drinks quart without grunt. The
| only way can account for the fact is that the
aforesaid hog was imported from Reading.
THE boxes and other rubbish on the pavement
in front of our office door, and generally along
our most public thoroughfares, have long since
been declared a nuisance by public opinion. The
cause of this is that the High Constable has been
dead for nearly year past.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

Nm APPEAL
TO Debiltated Persons,
T. Dyspertics.
70 Sufferers iroin Liver Complaint,
TO those having no Appetite,
To those with Broken Down Constitu-
tons,
70 Nervous People,
To Children Wasting Away,
oany with Debiltated Digestive Organs,
Or suffering soith any Of tie follotcing
) nptonas, schich indicate Disordered Liver
Stomach,
such as Con-
-stlpation, Inward
Piles, Fullness or
Blood to the Head, Acid
ity OF the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust for Food,
Fullness or Weight In the Stom-
ach, Sour Eructatlons Sinking or
Fluttering at the Pit Of the stom-
ach, Swimming of the Head, llur-
red and Difficult Breathing, Fluttcr-
ing at the Heart, Choking or Suifocat-
ing Sensations, when in n Lying Posture,
Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the
Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Head, Defcen.
cy of Perspiration, Yellowncss Of the Skin
and Eyes, Pain In the Side, Back. Chest,
Limbs, &c, Sudden fushes of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh Constant In
aginings Of Evil, and Great Dc
..F C,,is
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

THE borough council, at late meeting pass
ed resolution asking the Legislature to re-
peal so much OF rhe Steam Ferry act, as dvest-
ed the borough Of It's title to the Ferry, and con-
fer it upon an individual without compensation
The borough is perfectly willing to aid in keeping
up Steam Ferry, but never intended to surren-
der its rights to its property without compensa-
tisn, or the control and management ofthe same.
The fact is, the borough has been looked upon
for many years as a big fat goose, which every
smart fellow feels at liberty to pluck whenever
he can get the opportunity, aud as long as the
taxpayers are willing look on quietly and put
their hands in their pockets and make up any de-
tciency, the plucking operation will continue.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

A FACT worth remembering, that weimer sells
goods lower than the lowest. His stock of Dress
Goods in silks, Merinos, Empress cloth, sattins,
Plaids, &C., &C., are complete. Vevets and
Velveteens rs per cent lower than former prices
Waterproofs Of the latest styles and best make
Ladies' Chdrens' and Gents Furs. His assos-
ment Of shawls, embracing all the leading styles
In the markets, which he offers at extremely low
prices. Call and be convinced that Weimer's
popular Cash Store is the place to secure har-
gains. His stock Of goods is not to be surpassed
by any In quantity, qualitys or price. No trou-
BILE to show goods.
Having just returned from the New York mar
kets, heis prepared TO offer extra inducements to
cash buyen
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

II is not necessary to take a handful Of these
Pills TO produce the desired effect two of them
act quickly and poworiuliy, cleansing the Liver,
Stomach and Bowels of all impurities The
principal ingredient is Podophyllm. or the Alco-
holic Extract of Mandrake, which Is by many
times more powerful, acting and searching than
the Mandrake Itself. Its peculiar action is upon
the Liver, cleaning II speedily from all obstruc-
tlons, with all the power of Mercury vet free
from the injurious results attached TO the use of
that mineral.
For all diseases, in which the use ofa cathar-
tic is Indicated, these pills will give entire satls-
faction in every case. They never fail.
In cases of Liver Complaint Dyspepsia and cx
treme cOstyeness, DR.. Hoohand's German Bit
tiers or Tonic should be used in connection with
the Pills. The tonic effect of the Bitters or To-
ME builds up the system. The bitters or Tonic
purlhes the Blood, Strengthens the Nerves regll-
lates the Liver, and gives strength, energy and
yigOr.
Keep your Bowels active with the Pills, and
tone mp the system with Bitlers or Tonic and no
disease can retain the hold, or even assail you.
Reeollect that it Is DIR, H0OFLAND'S GER
MAN Remedies that are so universally used aud
highly recommended; and do not allow the
Druggist TO induce you to take anything else
that he may say is just as good, because he
makes a larger profit ON IL. These Remedies will
be sent by Express TO any locality, upon appliea-
tion to the PRINCIPAL OFFICE, at the GER
MAN MEDICINE STORE, Gal ARCH ST. q.
PHILADELPHIA.
CHAS. NJ. EVANS, Proprietor.
Formerly c. NJ. jackson q Co. These Reme-
dies are for Sale by Druggists, Stoyskeepers. ana
Aedisine Dealers everywhere.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

RoBBERY.-On last Sunday night the residence
Of A. J. Stroh, on Market street, was entered by
thief through the kitchen window who succeed
ed in getting into the dining room, but not up
stairs, as the door was locked. lie carried away
pair of boots, but did not take an overcoat
that was hanging in the dining room. Some
time ago a watch was stolen from Mr.. stroh by
a person who lived with him, but he has siuce
recovered It at one of our watch makers, where
1t bad been left for repairs.--Gazstts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
XIICK's FLORAL GUIDE for 1879.

The First Edition of Two Hundred Thousand
copies just published, Il is elegantly printed ON
tine tinted paper in Two Colors, aud illustrated
with over Three Hundred Engra ,iugs of Flowers
and Vegetables. aud
TWO CoLORED PLATES.
The most beautiful aud instructive, Catalopno
and Floral Guide in the world-ll2 pages, giving
lhor0Igh directions for the culture OF Flowers
and Vegetables, ornamentng grounds. making
walks, &c.
forwarded to any who. apply by mail, for Ten
Cents, only one-quarter the cost
Address, JAMES WICK
Jan. l3, lsTe Rochester NJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

STAMP YoUR CHECKS. the many changes
IN the revenue laws, many think that checks,
drafts, etc., are not to be stamped. The follow
ing is the law; Bank check, draft or order for
any sum of money drawn upon any bank, bank
er, or trust company at sight or on demand, two
cent stamp. When drawn upon any other per-
son or persons, companies or corporations, for
any sum exceeding ten dollars, at sight or de-
mand, two cent stamp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

Wa copy tie following items from the Milton
ian of last week
WHAT might have proved serious confagra-
tion was averted by timely discovery, on Satur-
day morning last, Abraham Martz' shop, next
door to swenks dry goods store, took fire from
defective aue, aud was being consumed between
the ceiling and the roof when fortunately the
smoke was observed by passer by and prompt
measures taken to extinguish IL. Mr.. Swenk's
stock of buckets was put in requisition and after
a considerable scare, quiet again prevailed.
A STABLE belonging to Mr.. Recder, at Turbut-
vile, was burned on Tuesday night, together
with its contents, consisting of about four tons
of hay, buggy, &c. The fire is known to be
the work of an incendiary, as none OF the family
haG been to the stable with light. 1t is to be
hoped that the guilty party may be caught and
dealt with as severely at least as were the Muncy
incendiaries.
WE are informed that Mr.. Peter Shade, who
resides near Dewart, went to Reading short
time since to see daughter who was sick with
the small pox. When Mr.. Shade arrived at that
place he found that his daughter had died and
was buried. He returned home Immediately,
and it is now reported that he is down with the
loathsomc disease.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

TRIED AND CoNvIcTED.-The trial of JACOB
Riehhod, Pierson Crawford, Hopewell Walton,
and Washington Giese, four of the seven young
men arrested in Muncy, week before last, charg-
ed with the burning of property, during the fall
and winter, and held for trial, commenced at
Williamsport, on Friday morning last, and was
concluded on Saturday evening, resulting in their
conviction. The other three young men-Wm.
Mitchell Isaiah Butler and John Giese-were
discharged for want of evidence against them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

RowDT EXPEDITION FROM DANvILLE AND ITS
REsULTs.-On Monday evening last. seven or
eight men arrived in this place from the town
of Danvile, who expressed their intention of rails
ing row, and creating general destruction at
Kate Christ's. Kate is of solitary nature, and
therefore she has built her abode ON the lonely
meadows laying between Purdy town and Sunbu-
ry where she has for some months past abided in
peace in company with seven or eight girls pinot
very careful virtue. The first preparation made
towards carrying out the enterprise successfully,
was to get drunk-a matter powerfully auxllia-
ry to deeds of courage. About 9 O'Clock, the
valorous onset was made eight stout men charg-
ed across the Gut and the result of the combat
Is, one miserable creature nearly beaten to death,
some personal property destroyed, and one pri-
soners taken about s o'clock the following morn
ing by constable Boughner who was, ,after slight
struggle, snugly incarcerated in Suubury Jail, to
await charges, and the usual reward. We have
trouble enough with native rowdysm, must we
be tormented with that vexatious element from
the peevsh town of Danville7
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

Our reporter Of the ground hog convento n, ,on
Friday of last week, says that a consultation
was held in the neighborhood of Bacher's Brew
cry, on Mount Pleasant, as to the propriey of re-
naming out. Some of the younger dandies, who
probably wanted 4 frolic, or in imitation of their
two legged cousins, ,'eot on drunk, insisted that
it was hazy, and that no shadow could be de-
tccted, but the president who is composed entirely
of b!Sn'SS, decided the motion to be out of order,
as any sensible ground hog could see the sun
was getting brighter every moment, and that it
0ehooved them to turn tail He predicted there
would be three SHOWS of considerable depth, with
some heavy blows, before spring would fairly
open, aud he therefore adjourned the meeting to
the 2lst of March, at six O'clock a. M, near the
Gas House, al which time they could decide to
remain out, il they saw proper.
The delegation from Danville to the conven-
tion were detained, aud did not arrive until
Monday, or the result might have been different.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

MEMBERS of religious bodies in this place and
the county, are requested to furnish to us for
publication any Information concerning special
services in their respective churchos-also, mar
riages, deaths, or anything occurring within the
limits of their parishes or charges of interest to
the public. Favors of this kind are very accepta-
BILE, and we will make due returns as we may
hayeopportunity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

RAPE.-Two rowdies from Danville, named
Dennis McGinly and jeremiah Hawks, broke
into the house of Mrs. Kerstetter In Upper Au.
gnsta, on Monday nigh. last, and each of them
after driving her and her children out OF the
house' committed rape upon young girl by the
name OF Haas, who has been lying sick for about
hve months Warrants were issued for their ar.
rest by A. n, Briee, Esq, on Tuesday, when
Hawks was arrested and committed. McGinly
made his escape not Sithstauding two shots were
fired after him. We understand these Williams
have recently come ont of the penitentiary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
local A@airs.


SEWING MACHINEs.-Miss Caroline Dalius is the
agent for the sale of the best Sewing Machines
in existence, viz: "The Improved Singer
"Grover & Baker," "Howe," and "Domestic,
which are constantly on hand and sold a. rea
sonabe prices. She is also agent for the cee-
brated Frantz and Pope Knitting Machine. Call
and see them. Once on Market street, east Of
the railroad.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

FESTIVAL. A festival will be held in the NJ.
Z. Church, in this Place, commencing on We'd
nesday evening, the l4th inst, and continue the
balance of the week, during which time all the
luxuries of the season will be sold, such oys-
tiers, ice cream, &c. As specialties, there will
be calico neck tie offering, and an Old Ladies'
Tea Party to be enjoyed. Admittancc free. An
invitation is EXTENDED to all.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

WINTER.-The present winter thus far has
been one of extreme rigor. On Thursday morn
ing the mercury stood at zero. The deep snow
of Saturday was fast disappearing, until the
cold snap set in. The seighing is still good, and
a little more snow would make It excellent
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

THE Northumberland County Agricultural So
cicty has been regularly chartered by the Court,
and is now an Incorporated body. The CON
stitution has been printed ard is now ready
for distribution. This institution is in flourish
ing condition, and having been admirably man
aged by present officers. The members are
no doubt satisfied that sunbury is an excellent To-
cation to make it a pay ing institution.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
8arria9es.
GD ~

At the residence of the brides parents, by Rev.
Geo. j. BrenSinger, on the lSt inst, Mr. JouS
II. MYERS, NJ. D., Of Kratzcrsvie, and Miss
MARIA SnIPToN, of Winfield, Pa.
At the residence of the bride, on the ist inst. .
by the Rev. Jacob F. Wampole, Mr.. Thomas T.
LILLY to Miss SARAH Z. ALLEN, both of Lime
stone, MOutour county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
Special Notices.
On Marriage.

On Marriage.-Essays for Young Men, on
Great Social Evils and Abuses, which interfere
with Marriage, and ruin the happincse of thou-
sands,-with sure means of relief for the Erring
and Unfortunate, deceased and dcbiIitated. Sent
in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address, Howard Association, No. 2, South
Ninth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10
ESTATE OF HENRY yyENCiA

Late Of tie Borough Of Northumberland, dec'd
NNO1ICE is hereby gircn that letters testnmcu-
~ tary have been granted toy the undersigned
on the estate Of Henry Wenck, late Of tho Bor-
ough Of Northumberland, Northumberland Co
Pa. deceased. All persons knowing themselves
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment and those having claims to pre-
sent them daily authenticated for settlement.
SARAH 4 WENCE.
NICHOLAS WFNCK.
Executors.
Northumberland Jan. 2T lS12-Gt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

The following named gentlemen have been ap-
pointed passenger and freight agents on the
sunbury Il Lewistown Railroad:
AT McClure-Abraham Holshue.
Adamsburg-Henry liouser.
Beavertown--Moses Specht.
Kreamer-Jacob A. Smith.
Middlebnrg-Adam DENLY.
Meiser-John s. Meiser.
Seiinsgrove-R. III. Shindel.
Selinsgroye Junetion-H X. Fisher
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

MUSICAL college has been established in the
town of Freeburg, Snyder county, which we are
happy to learn meets with great success. fine
musical hall has been erected by r. G. Meyer,
proprietor of the "Moyer House," with good
taste, in which rich musical entertainments are
held occasionally for the edihcation of those who
have musical taste i'll that vicinity Freeburg con-
tains, probably as much musical talent as any
town in the State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

WE notice that nearly every town Of any i'm
portance in the State, is contemplating the cree
ton of a new and commodious hall for dramati-
cal and other entertainments. Such an improve
ment is much needed in this town. An invest
ment by some of our capitalists in such an enter
prise would prove n benefit to the town as well
as high per centage on the money invested.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

TEMPERANCE IN TCRBUTvnLE.-The Rev. J.
II. Menges, Of York, rs to speak in Turbutville,
on Temperance, on Washingtons Birthday,
Thursday, the 22d inst, in Zoin's Lutheran
church, Rev. J. F. Wampole, Pastor, at lO15
O'Clock, A. NJ, in German, and at : o'clock, p.
NJ, in English.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

SAD AccIDRNr.-on Tuesday evening last, n
ssad railroad accident occurred in the neighbour
hood of TIE machine shops, in Cake's addition.
Sunbury. train of burden cars was shifting to
which Mr.. W. stebgen was attached as break
man, aud who was, in some way or other, which
he can not explain, drawn under the cars while
In motion. number of ears in the backward
movement of the train while shifting, passed over
his left leg, mashing it to such an extent as to
render amputation necessary, yhlsh was done on
Wsanes9fy morning, by Drs, Hab.a. ara Mccoy.
Mr., 5tet- % ia 30 irels..'o3s young msS. with a
wife and 'Atid tapoqcfs entirely apon ris indus,
~ IL. s. s1aa.sitacs % "n.--Var9 ~, tltua.
SON Il 5aoFtn'rs
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-02-10

WM. II. WAPPLEs, Esq, of Northumberland
who was severely injured in the late railroad ac-
cident near Lock Haven, we regret to learn i:
new in a critical condition. He is suffering Sc
verely from injuries in the head and neck.