Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-10-17

raj Fair ut this place, last week, gave general
satisfaction to visitors aud exhibitors. The ar
ticles entered numbered In the aggregate I ,2l3,
which was more than was exhibited at any fair
in this part of the country, and far cxceled In
character that of any fair previously held here
The visitors, generally, were much delighted as
the grounds. presented grand panoramic dis
play of every thing in the agricultural, mechan.
ical and stock departments. Thursday being set
apart as the Important day, the attendance was
much the largest. Racing being one of the prln-
ciple features of the day the first thing In the
morning was the half mile race between Kate
anAGray Polly for purse of $50. First heat was
won by Gray Polly in 1:6, second by Kate in 1:5
and third by Kate in 1:2. SO Kate carried off
the purse
In the double team trot for purse of S75, be-
tween "Dan" and "Matc," "Doe" aud 'sMatc,"
and "Sorrel Team" Dan and Mate carried off
the first prize, $50, and sorrel Team the second,
s25, as follows: Dan and Mate, first heat, S:45 ;
Bay Team, second, 3:a5; Dan and Mate, third,
3;23; Dan and Mate, fourth, 1926.
In trot between Lady Freck, Lady Powers and
Lady Lafayette, for purse of 5000, Lady Freck
won first prize, sl25, in 2:52 and 2:46, and Lady
Powers second prize, $50, in 2;441I.
The judges awarded the three premiums to
bands, as follows first premium, s60 to Lew
isburg Cornet Band second, $50. to Mt. Car
mel Cornet Band third, $40, to Seven Points
Brass Band.
The articles on exhibition in every department
was filled to overfowing. The stock department
exhibited very fine collection of cows, sheep,
hnps .Sn Tho floral damn rtp,ant v,e oyoood
ingy attractive and invited the attention of all.
Sim Roush's flying horse arrangement also at
tracted much attention, and many of the young.
ard gay took journey around Roushs ring in
coaches and on wooden horses. Even our neigh
Dor of the Democrat, was induced to take jour
ney around the course.
The gross receipts of the fair was s2,275 81.
The amount awarded in premiums will reach
about 81, 300. 1t is expected that after all ex-
penses and awards aie paid, there will be about
$500 left in the hands of the Association.
FIRE AT NoRTHuMBERLASp.-On Saturday cv-
ening last the oil house of the northumberland
nail works, caught fire, and was entirely con-
sumcd. The rolling mill in that place was in
great danger for some time during the burning
of the oil house.
JOS. BIRD, Esq, President of the Northumber-
land County Agricultural Society, took occasion.
during the holding of the fair, at Turbutvile, to
celebrate his sixtieth birth day by giving grand
supper to his friends at Mr.. Dricsbach's Hotel
Mr.. Bids age does not deter him from being
still an active business man. He still exhibits
considerable of his youthful Nigor.
LosT.-The fire horn of the Good Intent Fire
Company No. ], has been missing for some time.
Any person having it in their possession, or
knowing in whose charge it now is, will please
inform the president of said company. On the
side of the horn is engraved "Presented to the
Good Intent Fire Company by C J Bruncr.
EMIL WmvERr,
President.
TIE Fair at this place was an entire success
not only pecuniarily, but in the number, display
and excellence of the articles exhibited. 1t is
true, the judges were not, in all cases, the best
adapted for the positions assigned them, and
that some amusing blunders should have occur
red in awarding premiums, in works of art and
matters of taste, is not surprising. The receipts
show ccnelusively that much larger number OF
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other in this neighborhood. There is no doubt
that if the leak along the railroad had been pro-
vided against, the receipts would have reached
$4,000.
LIGHT.-Some of the citizens of Chestnut
street have an idea that if the Gas Company in
tends to cconomsc light, they should do it in the
after part of the night, and not let people gropc
int I,n l.,rl h,,,,. r
the evening.
DIED ON CANAL BoAT.-A little daughter of
Capt. John Brooks of Northumberland, aged
about years, died on a canal boat ut Harris
burg on Tuesday night last. Capt. Brooks was
on his way Ia Baltimore with load of coal. The
child was taken sick after starting from home
with severe attack of brain fever. The corpse
was brought to Northumberland on Wednesday
for intcrment.
The Allentown Steam Fire Company, accom-
panied by L Allentown Band, stopped off here
this (Friday) mornings on their return from
Lock Haven where they participated in parade
They were properly received by the fire depart
ment of Sunbury, and made handsome appear
ance on parade through the principle streets
They left in the afternoon train for home.
LIST of Letters remaining in the Post Office in
Sunbury, October IS, 1878.
John BUstiau, o. II. Bennett, Mrs. Carrie
Bennett, Mrs. ". Boush, Mary Brown, Sallie
Bonner, Emanuel Crone, Rev. j. W. Concry,
David Clagett, Miss NJ. j. Green, Miss Cordia
Iiangle, Daniel G. Herb, Elizabeth Kasstetter,
Geo. r. Miller, Maggie McCafirey, Catharine
Raker, Jacob Raker, Julia Ann Raker, ]. L..
Reed, ii. j. Ryland, w. S. Reigbard, d. W. Ster-
rick, Mrs. NJ f. Stewart, Mr.. l.. Smith. Aaron
Slifcr, Oscar Strouback, Annie Stoll, c. s. Scott
l. p. Wample.
J. J. SMITH, Pm
If a man wants a bottle of Whiskey, let him
buy it and take it home like man. and not
sneak home with a bottle OF "Bitters," or ''Cor-
DIAL" and pretend that it is medicine. If he
wants Il tonic that is something better than "A
temporary stimulant, he should get q bottle of
Peruvian Syrup, an iron Tonic, that will yitalize
the blood and give durable strength to the sys-
tenn.
FOR THE AMERICAN.
Autumn.
Again and again the wheel of time revolves,
unfolding its succession OF seasons, each in its
turn developing utility ana beauty spring with
It's joyousncss, summer with its sunny smiles un-
folding earth's beauties in such fu.lness, leaving