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HOOiiand's German Bitters.

Btters without Alcohol or Spirits of any kind.
Is different from all others. II is composed of
the pure Juices or VITAL PRISCIrLg OF RooTs,
HERBS and BARKs, Cor as incidentally termed Ex-
tracts,) the worthless or inert portions of the in
gradients not being used Therefore In one bot
tie of this Bitters there Is contained as much me
dlcal virtue as will be found in several gallons OF
ordinary mixtures. The Roots, &C., used IN this
Bttcrs are grown In Germany, their vital princi-
pies extracted In that country by scientific Che
mist, aud forwarded TO the mandatory in this
city, where they are compounded and bottled.
Containing no spir.tuous Ingredients, this Bitters
Is free from the objections urged against all 9TH
ers no desire for stimulauts can be induced
from their use they cannot make drunkards,
and cannot, under any circumstances, have any
I,,,.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
AUGUSTA, April s, 1872

Friend Wilrer THE timely and judicious re-
marks on the second page of your last issue, that
pennsylvania is pouring out her money for.the
education of her children most generously, - are
certainly correct. We are heavily taxed for the
educational benefit of the rising genera
tion. "our people are willing TO pay for the best
schools ls"-liave We got them ''And we must
nave then---H Must have them Look over the
county. See the inexperienced boy pedagogues
Milling most Of the country schools. Why, sir, In
our school strange boy was engaged who could
not speak English plainly, and whose profanity
and insolence reduced the number of pupils 10
two or three In number. vet he was retained
among our empty seats and desks for three
months. Do such Teachers contribute to bring
back the greatest possible return for that which
Is given !" ls there no remedy
TAIPAYRE.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
9arriagGs.
90 -

On the 18th inst. at the residence of the brides
parents, by Rev G. j. Brensingcr Mr., STEPHEN
d. TgoMAs to Miss ADEIINE l.. FEASTER, both
of Fishers Ferry. northumberland county, Pa
On the 1lth inst, by the Rev. J. L. Wampole,
Mr.. SYLVESTER KooNs to Miss ELI2ABRrH MA
DORA GRUBB, both of Watsontown.
On the 18th ult., by the same, Mr.. JouS
BIsuoFF to Miss MARGARET BRADLEY, both OF
COmley,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
4en Embellishments.
Agents Wanted for the New Work.
OUR CHILDREN

How to Make and Keep them Healthy.
BY AUGUSTUS X. GARDNER, NJ, D.,
Late Professor in New York Medical College.
IL treats of Amusements, Education, Physical
Development, Diseases. Accidents, Marriages,
%e,, impartlng Il vast amount of valuable infor-
Welfare of the Young. Written in a pleasing
style, il is exceedingly Interesting, as well as in
structive. ...
Every Family should have It, and no Parent
can afford 10 be without ii. Send for Circulars
giving full particulars.
DUFFIELD ASHMEAD, Publisher,
III SAMSON Street, Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

A PILE of cord wood belonging TO the Northern
Central Railroad Company, at Mulberry station,
caught dre from q passing locomotive, and was
consumed, on Saturday last. The house OF Mr..
Hetrick, near by, was in great danger, the roof
having been set on fire at several places, but
fortunately was extinguished without doing any
material damage.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

JUST RRTURSED.-Mss L. shissler has just
returned from Philadelphia with general as
soitmeut of Millinery Goods, which are not ex-
celled. All the latest styles, both French and
American, may be seen at her magnificent store,
and procured at the most reasonable price. See
advertisement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

We direct attention to the advertisement of
Messrs. Clement s. Dissinger, who have opened
splendid assortment of all the handsomest goods
IN the city markets. Their store is filled, and
everything in the goods line can be had at the
most reasonable terms. Look 10 your interest
and call and see their stock
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

Mr.. SAMUEL CONRAD called upon us this week
and contradicts the report given us two weeks
ago, that he had knocked his wife'S eye ont, but
acknowledges Of maltreating her, and says he
will do SO again If she does not behave herself.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
Office of the Ehila. and Reading
Railroad SOInBauy,

No. 2@7 :. FouKTu ST., PHILAnELPHIA.
special Meeting OF the stoekhedeR OF tho
Philadelphia aai Reading Railroad Company
the city of Philadelphia, on MONDAY, the 18th
day of MAY, 1872, at ~ o'clock, NJ, when and
where the joint agreement entered into by the
Board of Managers of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company, and the Board of
Directors of the Mount Can bon Railroad Com
pany, for the consolidation of The said Coinpa-
nies, and the merger of the said Mount Carbon
Railroad Company into the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company, will be submitted TO
the said Stockholders, and vote by ballot In
person. or by proxy taken for the adoption or re-
lection of the same.
J, W. JONES, Secretary.
Aprll Is, ls72.-2w
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
FueuI AHairs.

SEWING MACHINES miss Caroline Dallus is the
agent for the sale of the best Sewing Machines
In existence, viz: "The Improved Singer"
"Grover 6 Baker," "Howe," and Domestic; =
which are constantly on hand and solo a; rea-
tonable prices. She is also agent for the cele-
brated Frantz and Pope Knitting Machine. Call
and see them. O1l:e on Market street, east of
the railroad.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

THE fine Millinery goods at Miss l.. Weser's
store have been attracting the attention OF ladies
during the past week. Her splendid selection is
admired by all. Her stock being very large,
there are still great bargains to be made by call
ing early,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

THOSE desiring to witness n splendid assort-
ment of Millinery Goods, will have their wishes
gratifed by calling at the Millinery store Of Miss
NJ. l.. Gossler. Beautiful goods adorn the entire
establishment, and choice can be made in style
and prices. Call and see them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

TIE new bank to be organized under a charter
obtained several years ago, by Col. J. W. Cake,
will be located In Cakes addition, where a now
building will be erected for that purpose. The
institution will be called "Thc Farmers Life In-
surancc and Trust Company
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

New GooDs.-A large and well selected as
sortment of Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries,
Furnishing Goods, &C., has just been opened at
store of Kcefer & Gass, on the corner of Fourth
and Market streets. They have q general varie-
ty, which are sold very cheap for cash. Call and
be convinced that you can buy cheaper at their
store than elsewhere. Advertisement next week
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

ORDERS for Flour, Feed, Potatoes, Dried Fruit,
Crackers, &C., left at the butcher shop of Ref1ew
& Bower. Third Street, Sunbury, will receive
attention, and goods delivered at residences pune
sually. john WILvER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

JOSEPH JOHNSON, a highly respected citizen of
Northumberland, died at that place on Saturday,
the 9th inst He was an enlerprising business
man, and was greatly esteemed as a friend to the
poor. His death has cast gloom over the en-
sire community.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
a N -APRE AL.

a N APPEAL
TO Debilitated Persons,
To Dyspeptics,
To Sufferers from Liver Complaint,
To those having no Appetite,
To those with Broken Down, Constitu-
tons, 8st1
To Nervous People, sf y
To Children Wasting Away,
oany with Debilitated Digestive Organs,
Or suffering teith any Of the following
> nlptoms. uhich indicate Disordered Livor
Stomach,
such as Con-
. ~se stipation, Inward 90
sF Files, Fullness or q
Hood 10 the Head, Acid
'r t.s ity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust for Food,
Fullness or Weight in the Stom-
ach, Sour Eructatons, Sinking or
Futterng at the Pit of the Stom-
ach, Swimming of the Head, Hur-
ried and Difficult Breathing, Flutter-
ing at the Heart, Choking or SufIocat-
ing Sensations, when in a Lying Posture,
Dmness Of Vision, Dots or Webs before the
Sight, Fever and Dull Pain In the Head, De1eien-
cy Of Precipitation, Yellowness of the Skin
and Eyes, Pain In the Side, Back, Chest,
Limbs, &C., Sudden lushes of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh Constant I'm
sginings Of Evil, and Great De-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
NOOfiand's German Bifters. or
GERMAN TONIC, with HOOF
LANDS PodOphyllin Pill,
will cure Won. ThI

will cure you. They are the Greatest
BLOOD PURIFIERS known to the Medical
world, and will eradicate diseases arising from
impure blood, Debility of the Digestive Organs,
or Diseased Liver, in n shorter time than any
other known remedies.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
TO BOOK AGENTS.
MARK TWAIN'S NEW BOOK
WROUGHING I'M

is ready for Canvassers. No book is looked for
more impatlently than this, and agents will do
well to get territory for it as early as possible
Apply for Circulars and terms TO
DUFFIELD ASHMEAD, Publisher,
I'll eansom Street, philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

RELIaroUs.--The Rev. Mr.. Clark, of the Uni
tartan Church at Northumberland, will preach
in Fry's Opera House, on tomorrow Sunday
evening, at ~ o'clock. The public are invited
to attend.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

For REsT.-One of the rooms over DR.. Moodys
drug store, on Market Square, will be for rent as
the repairs and fitting up are flushed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

JOHN 8. MARSH has just returned from the
city with large lot of Spring aud Summer
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods. Gail and
see him, in Simpsons building, Market Square,
If you want bargains aud good clothing.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

THE present Spring has been extremely back
ward. Last season the budding trees, flowers,
grass and grain fields had nearly six weeks the
start, so far as APPEARANCES were concerned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

TRiMBLE sells nothing but the best quality of
groceries and cheaper than the cheapest.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

A Brisk snow squall during the greater part
of Monday last, was reminder that "wlnter"
still. ''liuEered in the lap of Spring"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

TRrMBLE's grocery is the place to buy cheap.
Everything in the grocery line is kept there.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

PoLIcE,-We notice that policeman from
Philadelphia, has been placed on duty at the
depot at this place by the Railroad Companies
for the protection of the passenger travel, getting
in aud oil the trains. The boys who have been
congregating about the depot, and hanging on
cars on the departure of trains, had better make
themselves scarce if they do not desire to take
peep at the lookup. The appointment of such
an officer was highly neeessa,y Y, and will prove
very beneficial to the companies as we'll as the
travelling community.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

For SALE OR TO LET.-A new house and lot
OF ground, on Fourth Street, Sunbury. The
house has all the modern improvements.
Apply to
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

D. II. & w. r. R.-The Lessees of this road
are about putting on several more trains. The
fare from Sunbury to Hazleton has been reduced
from s2 As to 81 80 and the freight rates have
also been changed. An active agent has been
paeed at this station, and it is very evident that
the management of the road will be such as to
promote the Increase Of business along the line
OF the ID. II. * w. X. R-Rivsysil..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

THE Treasurer's Sale Of Unseated Lands will
be found on the fourth page of this paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
LIST Of Letters remaining in the Sunbury Post
=

LIST OF Letters remaining IN The Sunbury Post
Ollice, April II, 1879:
Herbert II. Blackmer, II. S. Bonncl q Son, Mi
chue Bobb, &. b. Caldwell, c. J. Cornell, Mrs
/. Coppenhavcr, Mrs. Charles Dean, Samuel
Dewitt, Charles Dewitt, Charles Frey, John j.
Farnsworth, John Eszer. p. F. Eisenbroson,
Frank Goodman, w. II. Huxley, j. II. Kauti-
man, Neal Keenan,, Miss Alice Keefer, II. S.
Matter, d. p. Marshall (2), Lumina Naus, Aaron
Mays, Col. g. G. Prey, Ii. B. Peifer, II. RAIDER
bach, 5. X. Roberts, Miss Sarah Roshon, Miss
Susie Weaver.
Held for postage. David Attick, Esq, shamo-
kin, Pa.
j. J. SMITH, p. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

LARGE assortment of boots and shoes are
just being opened at the Excelsior boot and shoe
store OF VIM. II. Miller, on Market Square. He
has a general variety to select from, and all of
the latest Spring style. Call and soc them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

s. FAUST, ST., has been in the city during the
past week purchasing large stock OF new hats.
His variety is complete, and he Sells cheap. 4
large assortment of gentemen's neckties, collars
and cuffs are constantly kept on hand. Every
body will be fitted and pleased who call to see
them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
NOTICE.

In pursuance of the above resolution, all per-
sons who have claims of any kind against the
borough OF Sudbury, (except numbered borough
orders), are required TO furnish an authenticated
statement OF the same, in writing, including debt,
Interest aud costs, If there be any, with me. at
my office in Sunbury, on or before the first day
OF May next in order that the same may 90 into
the financial report, aud be prepared for fnal
adjustment. ~. ....' -
w. L. DEWART,
a2O,I. Chairman of Finance Committee
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

An ATTEMPT AT HOUSE BREAKISG.-An at
tempt was made on Saturday night last, to break
into the residence of John R. Kaufman, ESQ, of
Lower Augusta TOW nship. The thieves were dis
covered by the inmates of the house who gave au
alarm, when the rascals fed without doing any
damages similar attempt was made about a
year ago on Mr.. Kaufman's residence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
DIR. HOOFLAND'S
u o ID D u II Y l. l. / N

or substitute for Mercury Pills. Two Pills q
Dose. The most Powerful, yet Innocent Caihar-
tic known.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

HAMS, shoulders, dried beef and fish Of the first
quality are sold at Trimble's.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

The river has been in excellent rafting order
for week past, aud we noticed large number
Of RATS passing this place, on their way to mar
kat
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

NATIVE GESIUs.-Somc time last week we were
shown q small locomotive, which we consider one
of the most wonderful pieces of workmanship we
have ever seen. Everything about it was built
proportionately, and every part belonging to
large locomotive was there, from the whistle,
bell and safety valve to the levers attach
ed to the links. All were fitted up to the square,
polished off, and worked with the ease and preci-
sion required for locomotive pulling its train OF
hundred cars. This beautiful little machine is
feet long from the extreme point of the pilot to
the end of Its cab. its guagc on the track is AZ
inches its hcighth to the top of stack l foot
width of its cab ~ length Of cab 81! dame
ter of driving wheels 1 do. of truck wheels ! q f;
length of the boiler which Is supplied witn six
luea Is inches diam. of same $50; stroke / x /;
bore ~ ; fire box 1x2l9 1t is supplied with
q little pump of exact workmanship. The boiler
is covered with n copper jacket, and the whole
machine as it stood weighed about A. pounds.
1t hud the power to draw q small car containing
two men, but the weigh, was lacking.
What is most noticeable in regard to the mat
ter is that it was built by young man named
Franklin Singer, who knew nothing about loco
motive building, and who at the time he wac con-
structng it was learning carriage painting, and
finished his apprenticeship about the time he con-
cluded his labors Oh his machine, four weeks
ago, having consumed the leisure hours of four
years in its construction. His father resides in
Berrysburg, hamlet located among the noun
tains in the upper end of Dauphin county, and is
blacksmith by trade. The only training to the
use oftools he received in his fathers smith shop,
and rs the work done there was Of the toughest
character he received, of course, but little know
ledge which would benefit him in the construc-
tion of miniature machine of so much beauty
of workmanship, and exactress in its forma-
tion. We were informed that the only tools lie
employed in constructing it were drill, files and
n hand hammer. He lived four miles from the
railroad station, and when compelled to exam
inc any unremember.d part, he would travel that
distance for that purpose. He commenced the
work ut IS years OF age, and finished il AT 90.
About four years ago this same boy walked to
sunbury from Berrysburg, distance of :S miles,
for the purpose of getting into the machine shops
of the P. S f. R. R., to learn to be n machinist.
His intellectual and personal appearance did not
make q very favorable impression upon the then
Superintendent of the works. In speech he
drags his words along at very slow rate, and
as he comes from a German district, though of
native birth, his language is a little broken.
He is also slow in motion. In consideration of
all this the Superintendent dismissed him with
the remark, that he did not think he had head
enough, and that he wanted no boy. He went
home with heavy heart, fully resolved that If
he could not be taught to build locomotives he
would build one anyhow-and that he has done
so all must admit who saw his pretty little en-
gine.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
SIN April II

sUNBURY, April llth, 1872.
On motion of Mr.. Cake, it was, by the Burgess
and Council of the borough of Sunbury
ResOlged, That the Finance Committee be in
structed to announce through the papers Of the
borough, that all persons having claims against
the said borough, ether than the numbered bo-
rough Orders, are hereby required To lille an au-
thenticated statement of the same with the chair
man of the Finance Committee on or before the
LIST day of May next, i'm order that Il full and com
plcte report OF the financial condition of said boz
rough may be made out and published for the
Information Of the citizens thereof.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

OuR BoRoudH CoUNcIL AND IMPROVEMENTS.
The Borough Council elected this spring, we are
happy to say, are determined to bring about diff
ferent state of affairs In this town. Being COM
posed of energetic business men they desire to
place the town on a'level with other towns OF
progress and enterprise. At q late meeting Of
the council they resolved to enclose with an iron
fence, and adorn the vacant space on Market
square, and have already commenced the work.
Soon we may expect fine park where lumber
and building material was found lying about
miscellaneously for fifty years past to the utter
disgust of all who felt a pride in the town 1t
was also resolved to erect street lamps in every
part of the town as rapidly as the gas pipes are
laid down In the different streets, and to appoint
night police. These improvements are no more
than reasonable, as we must show some degree
of enterprise If desire to attract the attention
of business men to locate here. When we look
to our western cities and find how rapidly they
build up and beautify their towns, we cannot
help but deplore that so little spirit of enterprise
is left In towns that have been in half dormant
state nearly whole century. We therefore hope
that the present council of Sunbury, who appear
to have the grit will continue In their enterprise
and make this place what II should and could
have been twenty-five years ugo. There is no
town in the State that has more natural advan-
tages to induce business men to invest, and If
spirit of improvement is shown by our citizens.
we will soon lpd additions by those who will
come from abroad, and the town will grow intoa
city. 1t is but few years since the lines of the
borough were extended, and already we find
those vacant fields occupied by houses and busi-
ness places as far as the bridge leading to our
sister town Northumberland. Let the citizens of
that town also enter into the same spirit, aud i'm
prove, and we will, before many years, see the
two towns situated similarly to Pittsburg and
Allegheny city, with her manufucories located
upon the banks of the river.
We learn too that the present council propose
to inaugurate differ ent state of affairs in our
borough matters generally, and the contemplated
improvements will be made on the most econo-
mical plan, and the people be Informed Of every
cent that will be expended This will be most
gratifying, and we feel assured that when they
have completed their work that but few will OBJ
ject to paying their proportion of the taxes, as
every cent of money expended In these i'm
provcments win greatly enhance the value of
property everywhere Let the good work of i'm
provcment go on, and we may soon expect capi-
talists from abroad who will aid in making still
more substantial ones to build up our town.
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a PROFITABLE BUSINESS.
Estate OF john SIichneI, Dcceascd.

L@sIHtc Oh JOtIH NtChueE, UcceNscU.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that letters of AG.
~ miujS,ration have been granted to the un-
dersigned, on the estate of joan MICnAEL late
Of Lower Mahunoy township, Northumberland
county, Pa., deceased. All ucrsous knowing
themselves indebted tN said estate are requested
TO make Immediate payment, aud those having
eaNNs TO present them foF settlement.
3. VI. BURB, Administrator.
Lower Mshauoy twp, March 80, lo72 ct,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20

p. T. BAnNuM's immense travelling show, COM
prising museum, menagerie, caravan Hippo
drone, Polytechnic Institute and International
Geological Garden, having grown to such gigan-
tic proportions that it could not be dragged
through the country with less than a thousand
men and hoises, will travel this season by rail
road The show will te at Danville, on the 23d,
and at Wlliamsport, on the oath of May next.
We have no doubt large number of our citizens
will attend the exhibition at Danville.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20
Hon. Wm. ?. Rogers, Mayor of the City of Bni-

Hon. Wns. F. Rogers, Mayor of the City OF But-
falo, y. Y.
Mayors Office, Buffalo, June %, 1866.
have used "Hooland's German Bittcrs and
Tonic" in my family during the past year, and
can recommend them as an excellent touic, i'm
parting tone and vigor to the system. Their use
has been productive Of decidedly beneficial cf
Cects. WM. +, ROGERS.
Hon. Jpno H Hood, EX-Mayor Of Williams
port, Pa.
take great pleasure in recommending "TIoof-
lands German Tonic' to any one who may be
afflicted with Dyspepsia. | had the Dyspepsia
so badly it was impossible to keep any food on
my stomach, and became so weak as not to be
able to walk half mile. Two bottles effected a
perfect cure. JAMES NJ. WOOD.