Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-04-05

THE correspondent 'Observer" of the Mito-
nian, gives that paper the following item which
will no doubt be interesting to many who are at
present connected with Lodge No. soS, l. o. of
o. +. at this place, - -
suubury Lodge, No. eos, l. o. Of o. r., dates
i.s organization at November9, 1896 1t had for
its petitioners, S. D. ordan, w. l.. Dewart, j.
b. Masser, ]. V. Martin and Thos. A. Ellington.
OF these, Mr.. Jordan is now Cashier OF q Milton
Bank, Mai. Dewart Is an Ex. NJ. c., and Thos
A. Ellington wac Sheriff Of the county, but now
dcnd, while our friend Nssser is one of the most
successful medica, practitioners in the county.
OF the first members there were among them, &.
J. Bruner, z. b. Nasser, Bamuci Hunter, G. NJ.
Yorks, Charles Peasants. d. T. Trlies, c. w.
Iegins, H, b. .Masscr, q, 3. Youngman, j. w.
Peal, J. W, Triling, Ira I. Clement, Francis Bu-
cher, J. Haas, j. b. Packer and Sebastian Houpt.
Many of these men have passed away. Several
of them still sur,ivG and are still members ofthe
Lodge. II holds its prosperity and prestige for
usefulness in the community, aud numbers over
one hundred and fhy members. ,.. 7....
SAMUEL STAmNEc&ER, Esq, well known cl-
tizen of the upper end of the county, and some
ten years ago county commissioner, died on the
Goth ult., aged G7 ycars,is month: and days.
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SuNBuRY LODGE No 2O3, l. o. o. FAT an
election of the said Lodge on Saturday night
last. the following officers were elected: n. e.,
james Lyons; v. G., J. o. Dugan Secretary,
A. n Bricei Asst. Secretary, ". Hummc +;
Treasury Valentine Deitz.
The numerous friends of w. F. Kitchen, will be
glad to learn that he has taken the United States
Hotel ut Shamokin where he will be happy to
serve the travelling public with the best accom-
modations. See card in another column.
The Great Council I. o. r. NJ, will meet in
! Titusyillc, Crawford county, on May 6, and CON
tinue in session four days.
THE taxpayers Of this county, VIII be glad tc
learn that the Act allowing premium on pole
cat scalps has been repealed. This will save
| the county some fourteen hundsed dollars pei
aunum. Another avenue of unnecessary expense
closed. Won't the editor of the Watsontown He
raid growl against this innovation which conflict.
with the interests of his pets
COUNCIL ocEEDISGs.-Counci met April lst
| 1873. Members present-G. B. Cadwallader, J
NJ. Cadwaiater, Jared G. Irwin, Chas. Sensen
| bach, Jacob Rohrhach, D. G. Dssnger, VIM. II
, Miller, VIM. l.. DewaIt, John Clark, Valentine
Dietz, }. a. Cake, aud Chief Burgess Malick il
! the chair
On motion, That reading of minutes of las
Injecting be postponed, unless clerk should com
before adjournment Adopted.
On motion, j. a. Cake was appointed sccrcta
ry pro tenn.
Chief Burgess appointed the following stant
ing committees, to-wit u ... e..
Finance l:ohmlttee-w L. Dewart, Chair
man Geo. B. Cadwallader, j. A. Cake.
/ 7Pavemcnts and Sdcwalks-J. c. Irwin, Chain
man Chas Sensenbach, John Clark.
Streets and Aleys-Valentine Dietz, CEaii
man Geo. w. Smith, j. G. Irwin.
River Bank-Charlcs Sensenbach. Chairman
Valentine Dietz, D. C. Dissinger
| Grave Iard-W l. Greenough Chairman
Valentine Dietz, VIM, L. Dewart.
Bridges and Highways--J. NJ. Cadwallade
Chairman; Geo. w. Smith, Jacob Rohlbach.
| Borough Charter--J. A. Cake, Chairman "
1.Greenough, VIM. II. Miller,
Public Park--Wm. L. Dewart, Chairman "
II. Miller, Geo. B. Cadwalladcr, John Clark,
A. Cake. - ',.
Town Clock-W. l. Greenough, Chairman
Vim. l.. Dewart.
Gas-D. c. Dssnger, Chairman; Valentil
Dlctz, Chas. Scnsenbach, w. l. Grecnoush, Ge
Engine House and Public Property, acting
conjunction with Fire Company-John CLAIR
Chairman J. c. Irwin, Val. Detz.
On motion of VIM. L. Dcwart, Resolved, TIL
Danici Bcckley be employed to take care of Il
town clock, at $3.50 per month.
I. On motion of Wui. l.. Dcwart, Resolved, TIL
the Chief Burgess be instructed to write Il
Dewitt to have the borough bill, dividing il in
four wards, passed ; that copy of the bill
furnished the Council forthwith Passed una
imously.
Resolved That the justices of the Peace of t
borough be required to report how much, if an
money they have received due the borough,
fines, costs and forfeiture.
Report of Thos. NJ. Pursel, j. P, read al
filed.
Resolved, That the Street Committee eXami
iuto all wells standing in the streets or Sidewalk
and report at next meeting.
On m'oiion, an Order for Fire Company W
granted. ....r-.. .... -.,
Adjourned.