Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-11-28


KnLED.-August Meyers, a journeyman baker
In the employment Of @. A. sleeder, was run
over by a locomotive on Tuesday morning, about
three O'Clock and killed. Both feet and one arm
were cut nearly off, He was first seen by some
passengers on the train, who Informed the rail-
road employees at the depot. When found his
gold watch and chain, and an empty bottle were
lying close by his person. Besides his limbs being
cut he was considerably mangled and bruised
about his body. His remains taken to B.
Heekcrt, undertaken, where an inquest was held
upon his remains by Esquire Snyder, who rendered
a verdict in accordance with the above. Meyers
had been paid of on the evening previous and got
on spree, and is supposed wandered on the rail-
load track when he was struck by the engine.
He had been working for Mr.. Sleeder for about
one year, and was aged about 82 years. He was
German and has parents living in Germany,
and relatives in the city of Philadelphia.
SINCE the above was put in type we were hand
ed a copy of the verdict of the Jury of Inquest,
as follows:
hat the said Augustus Myers on the 25th day
of November, in the year aforesaid, at Sunbury,
In the county aforesaid, was found dead on the
| Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Mt or near the
depot in the said borough. his body having been
| mutilated by n train; and although no evidence
was elected proving anything other than acci-
dental death, there were circumstances connect
ed with the matter which involve the case In
mystery.
| BY the above verdict there appears to be some
| mystery In the case which we hope will be speedi-
| ly solved. During last winter several persons
were attacked after night in the vicinity where
this man was found We were also told that the
old lime kiln was rendezvous for certain parties,
who keep prowlng about in that vicinity, extend
ing their circuit to the liver. Suspicious parties
have lately been seen in that vicinity, and we arc
Informed that several persons have been attacked
on the public highway but kept IL concealed.
We hope that our efficient police will give that
neighborhood looking after, and particularly
after midnight, before and after trains arrive.
| AID FOR THE Poon.-The following Ministers viz.
Rev. DR.. Hewitt, g. W. Hemrerlsy, A. C. Wheat c. s.
Gerhard, q. d. PeueacAer and 8. j. Mlkan pastors of
the Protestant churches of Sunlury met Yesterday at
the house of tho Rev. O. ". HSnpcrlcy and organzela
General Relief Association for the benefit of the poor
The following officers were elected.
rresident-Rcy q. ". HernTeilcy.
| Ncc-presideut-Rev. DR.. Hewitt.
Secre.ary-Hev. S. J. MiIfpu.
On Notion ii Rcsolyed Tha e7ri ras.or a,point
one member of their several churches to constitute
Financial Committee.
The following persons APPOINTED: Mr.. George
W. Smith, Dr.. Long MefSgs John IIaas David Clement
Nathan Martz, aud Geo. Fo,uc-
Resolved that tho following ladies, two from each
church, constitute Board Of Managers, viz:
Leiherln-dss. BENZ. Ee,dr&ck-, Miss Caroline Dali
| us.
Episcoral-M.s Dr. Mlsser. Mrs. John youpgmop.
Rrfonned-NIrs. Geo. Hill Miss Linnio weiser.
| Ne hods.-Mrs. John Haas, Ms George Buchcr
PFeshyerhn-M:s. Dr.. Lo; g, Miss Jennie He.mcusry-
! der.
| Bsrt!S;-Nrs. Chas seasholtz, Mrs. Dr. Wheat
Resolved That the pators of the several churches re-
commend to their congregations take up a collection
TO aid these committees in their work in behalf of the
poor, at Us early time rs practicable
Adjourned to meet with the Finance Committee ard
Board Of Managers in the Lecture Room of the Reforn
ed Church. on Tuesday, 25th inst. at . O'Clock 2. NJ
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AcoRRrsPSNpENr of the DAILY gives the following
| Changes in real estate in the the aIohanoys:
Michael Limerick Jr, of Jordan TWP sold 30 Acres for
$500 20 William Duhcndcrf.
Vim. Duhendurf of same TOWNSHIP SOLD alout acres
! at 500 Ter acre to Geo. Wolf.
The same sold about acres at 800 rer acre to
Elias Bower.
Gabriel Adam, of Lower Mohnnoy twp, sold TO the
following persons, viz; to Peter Thomas perc.es for
s's; to Wm Ierger rerches for SIS; TO Benjamin
Clement perches for $50; TO Isaac Samuel Wolf
Ierches for s94 to JOSEPH TrcsFer rrchts for :2.
to Abraham Klock perchcs for s24; to Peter Elock
erches for saA to Michael Emerick Jr 10 erches for
Sho; to Jacob Hcbrer percles for S2i; to Simon Kobe
/ II r"rchc5 fof @72.
Jno Dem on, Of Jackson, TWP. sold about acres at
! $40 lcr acre to Elizabeth Brown
Marcus La4dc. of Jackson rwr sold alu,n acres at
| S?t er acre to WIN. I. Leader.
VIM. DerT, of Little Mohanoy Tp cold IA acres 10.
! perClies for 81 l72 to Adam Fersor
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| DEATH FROM EXPosURF.-A apparently about
hity years OF age, found lying in the road on the
evening Of The 2o.h ins, the barn of Mr. Peter
Moore in Up or Augusta township, in an unconscious
condition. Mr.. Moore had the man carried into his
house where he died afterwards The name Of the
man il Unknown nothing found on his rerson to
give clue to his nanc He appeared to be a German
was about feet inches in hesth and poorly clad
The only esces found his erson was an en,!prant
ucke. issued by the Penna Railroad conn any from
Phiadelphs to Danvie, which had not been used a
pocket knife, tobacco box and two cents in money
corone.s jury was summoned by Esquire wolyerton of
Snydcrtown Borough who rendered verdict OF death
oy eAh nston and exposure. The remains g e. rcd
in the klintsgro'c NJ. =. Cemetery.
IIhE Between two and three O'Clock on Monday MORN
ing double rurc dwelling, situate at the south end of
Shamokn stree, was entirely destroyed by IRE The
building WAS owned 10y Henry Otto, but had not been
occupied for several days The was discovered iss
ing from the second story and undoubtedly incen-
diary. Suspicion falls upon boys who were seen
playing in the house sunday. The loss il estimated
at 81 200. No oiasurance.-SHAMoKIN HERALp Nov Oh
PICTURE GALLERY.-The Portable Picture Gal
lery OF Mr.. G. o. Bartlett's opposite the Cilv
| Hotel, Is attracting large share of attention.
Some of the finest specimen OF Photographic and
stereoscopc Pictures may be seen at this Gallery.
Mr.. Bartlett has large number of views taken
along the line OF the Catawissa railroad, which
are not surpassed by any We have yet seen. Be-
ing regular artist he is prepared to take views
equal to any one and at much cheaper rates.