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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

| WEARING A NEW DooT.-The Dan.
bury Ne,cs says: 1t little singular b ow
well pair of boots eau be made to fit at the
store. You may not be able TO get your
foot only part the way down the lcy at the
iirst trial, but that is because your stock
ing is swcaty, or yon haven't started right,
and the shoemaker suggests that you start
again and stand up to it, and he throws in
little powder from n pepper box to aid
you.--And so you stand up, and pound
down your foot, and partly trip Yourself
up, and your eyes stick out in an unpleas-
an! manner, and every vein in your body
appears to be OR the point of bursting, and
all the while that dealer stands aroupd aud
eyes the operation MS intcntly as if the
whole affair was new and novel to him.
When your foot has finally struck bottom,
there is faint impression on your mind
that you have stepped Into an open stove,
but he removes 1t by solemnly observing
the he never saw boot fit SO good as that
Y ou may suggest that your toe presses
too bard against the front, or that some of
the bones in the side of your foot are too
much smashed, but he says that is always
the way with new boot, and that the
trouble willeutirely disappear ia 3 few dsrs.
Then you take the old pair under your arm
and start fof home as animated as relic
OF 1872, all the while feeling that the world
will not look bright and happy to you again
until you have Drained that shoemaker
I ou limp down the LeXt day. and smile all
the while with your mouth, while your eyes
look as if you were walking over an oyster
bed barefoot. When no one is locking YOU
kick against post or some other obstruc-
tion, and show fondness for stopping and
resting against something that will sustain
your weight. When you get home at night
you go for those old boots with an eager
ness that cannot be described, and the re-
marks that you make upon learning that
your wife has disposed of them to widow
woman in the suburbs, are calculated to
immediately depopulate the earth of women
and shoemakers generally.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

SOIL FOR SWEET POTAToEs.-ThG au-
thor of circular on sweet potato culture
SAYS:
The quality Of the sweet potato greatly
depends upon the soil 1t is grown in. On
our common uplaNds of n light, clayey tex
ture the short and of hight color aud ex-
cealeut quality. New land, if dry, ptodr-
ces bouMiful crops Of fine potatoes. In
our loose prairie soil they grow long and OF
darker color, Wet or very rich soil pro-
duces plenty Of vines and few iubers. In
all cases the ground should be well worked
and timely pulverzed to a moderate depth,
If worked very deep the tubcrs grow long
and stringy. When the ground is warm
and moist, and your plants are ready,
throw two burrows together With large
plOw, and form high, sharp ridges three
feet apart, going up and down hill. If the
ridging is done in dry weather, and two
furrows are thrown together, the centre Of
the ridge will be dry dirt, not NJ to plau.
in until wet and settled by rain. If the
soil in the ridge is quite moist, the planting
may proceed all day without ystering =
properly done
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

JEDDo AND THE MIKADo's PALACE
The palace of the Mikado of Japan, at
Jeddo, which has been destroyed By fire,
as reported by cable, was an immense and
magnificent structure-a city within itself
the vatican, as it were of Asia. An Of
ficer of the British army, who visited the
city last year, says:
Jeddo is an enormous wooden town.
You can ride in it for twenty miles you
can't ride through it in eight hours. 1t
contains millions of inhabitants-some say
three aud a-half; but fancy that number
is too great. Now aud then it is burned
down, built up again, and can, if needed,
be carried oil bodily aud put down some
where else. Being all built of wood, the
wood can be taken down and re-erected,
Every now and again you come upon fire.
proof fhouses-the more readily seea by US
because a good slice of the town had not
long before been burned down--narrow,
twc-storied. square boxes, that resist .he
lrc very well. Jeddo is repeated in every
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

BOILING EGGs.-A story is told of ne.
gro in Virginia whose master threatened
to 1--WE him a hogging if he boiled his eggs
hard again. Next morning the egg came
to tie table still harder than before, "Y ou
rascal" shouted the enraged planter,
didn't tell you TO cook those eggs soft p"
Yes, massa," said the frightened slave,
AN l got up at two O'Clock dis mornin',
an billed 'cm five hours an' it seem to me
nebber kin get desc eggs softer - Dur
ing the war one of the northern hotel keep
ers was on visit to Norfolk. The eggs
came to the table boiled hard. Look
here" said tlie hotel.keeper, ''Sambo,
these eggs are hoiled too hard. Now, take
my watch and boil some three minutes by
It," He gave the negro his splendid gold
watch. In about five minutes the freed
man returned with the eggs aud watch or
the same plate. The watch was wet.
What have you been doing 10 my watch p
asked the Northern visitor. "Why. its
all wet" Yes, sab, said the negro" ~
billed de watch wild dc eggs. All right dis
time, saA." - ..-...
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ADVERTISING SCHEDULE
10 Liaes, OF sboat 1 ee uo--,s, make souart

ward entertaining the fircmen lie want
ed to show the hospitality of the city in its
most munifcent form. and proposed that a
collation. should be given the strangers.
And what" asked one of the aldermen,
do you propose to put on the table for the
collation. -
I'VE will give them" said his honor, id
reply. "hot coffee and sardines.', .r
One of the council thought that sardines
and coffee were hardly up to the mark fot
tho hungry lrcuaen.
VI know better,n said the mayor In au
angry tone. "Sardines are hearty, and
VIII be Just what the men need"
Perhaps" said an alderman, ''his hon.
or does not know what sardines afe.n
The mayer sprang to his feet, angry al!
over.
~ know lac shouted, "what sardines
are as well rs you do, or any other member
of the board. I've eaten enough of them
in my liie.-They are easily prepared.
Just take two pieces Of bread, and put a
piece of ham between them, and then your
sardine is made.n .... ..
His honor sat down, amid roar of
laughter, He'd got things, such as sar-
dimes and sandwiches, kinder mixed up id
his miud.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21


How HE GOT HIS SEAT.--In n new To-
cal magazine, the Globe, published in Buff
talo is the following "Reminiscences OF Mark
Twain's brisf editorial career il that city :
No man detested lOaiers more than Mr..
ClemeRs, and assuredly no man could be
more pitiless in his treatment of bores.
He was vigorous in his denuncistiOu at that
class of people who aimlcssly aud impa-
deutly lntruAc their constant presence i'll
an editorial room. One incident will per-
haps bear relating, showing how lie once
rebuked a party of undesired visitors.
Arriving at his Office one evening, about
81 O'Clock, he found it full OF mea, all
strangers to him. They had apparently
taken full possession of the room. Some
were smoking and some had their feet upon
the table, and every chair III the room was
occupied. With look of disgust Mr..
Clemens hesilated for moment in the
doorway, and then ia his peculiar way
said lis this the editorial room of the
Express Gn
"Yes, sir" promptly choruscd the as
semblagc
"ll-m Is it customary for the editors
TO sit down ~ questioned the humorist.
"Nes," :" "ccrtaincd," ITO be SURE" were
the replies of the puzzled smokers. "Why
do you ask ?" said one at last.
Because" slowly enunciated Mr. Gle.
mems, Il am Que of the editors of the Ex.
press, aud it occurred to me that l ought
to have a seat.n
In an instant every chair was vacated,
and the men, somewhat abashed, attempt
ed to laugh the matter off by saying, "Ah
Mr.. Clemens that was neat" '4witty as
usual, A" etc, etc., but there was something
in the joker's eyes that quickly told them
that he was in no joking frame OF mind at
that moment. After that the loafers were
rather shy Of Mark Twain.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

In one of the cities of New Hampshire,
some years since, q man named H-y
was elected mayor, and very important he
thought his position. During his term OF
office fire company sent word that they
should visit the city and remain several
days. The mayor called meeting Of the
city council 10 see what should bo done to
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21
DENTISTRY.
GORGE NJ. REM,

U Z . tx q + NJ. Il r n y,
Stmpson'S Building, Market Square,
SUNBURY, Pa,
prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining
to Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
lrge assortment of Teeth, and other Dental
terial, from which he will be able TO select,
meet the wants of his customers.
II work warranted to give satisfaction, or else
money refunded.
he very best Mouth Wash and th-Powders
It on hand.
lis references are the numerous patrons for
ON he has worked for the last twelve years.
yunbury, April 81, 1872.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

SYDNEY SMITH once commenced charity
sermon by saying: "Benoyolence is senti.
mcnt common to human nature. A never
sees Is in distress without asking g to TO.
Eeyo him''
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GEM Aobertismsnts.
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
Just Opened

| SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
Just Opened
... at the Store of
Reed Brother & SeashOItz,
Successors to s. o. Reed Sc Bro.)
COMPRISING OF DRY GOODS
ofevery description and variety such as
Dress Goods
comprising all the novelties in fabric and shade.
White Goods, Fancy Goods.
- FULL ASSORTMENT OF Notions,
which are being sold at the lowest Cash Prices.
Z Also, GROCERIES AND Provisions,
pure and fresh.
QUEENswARE, GLASSWARE, AND WOOD
AND WILLOW WARE,
Nicest Brands of Flour constantly on hand
very large
ASSORTMENT OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and common, always on hand.
BOOTS AND SHOES
from the celebrated hand made Boot and Shoe
IA Mandatory Of Watsontown, for
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
READT-MADE CLOTHING,
OF all eizes and OF the latest styles.
II + l. 0 l. II
A constant supply of western white wheat -four
speciality.
The public ire invited to call and examine our
Goods Tree of charge. Our motto is "Quick
Sales and Small Profits" and to please all.
The highest prices will be paid for all kinds Of
coum;ry produce.
BY strict attention to business and keeping ut
all times the most complete stock, and selling at
thelowest prices, We hope to merit n fAl share of
patronage.
REED BROTHER & SEASIIOLTZ.
Sunbury, May 3, 1878.
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KEARNEY,S EXTRACT BUCHU,
AVOID QuAcKS AND iMPosTERs.
No Charge for Advice and Consultation.

DR.. j. B. Dyott, Graduate of .I.gtrson jfedioaI
College, Philadelphia, author Of several valuable
sexual or Urinary Organs (Which he has mado
nn especial study, either in male or female, no
matter from what cause originating, or OF how
him 10 treat diseases with success. Cures guar
anteed Charges reasonable Those at n dis
tanoo can forward letter describing symptoms,
and enclosing stamp to prepay postage.
Send for the GHifa 10 Health, Prioe 10 cents.
j. b. OYOTT. NJ. H., Physician and Surgeon,
l0i Duane st., Now York.
February s, lS73.-1y.
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humorous.


JUSTICE IN A IIURRY.-An incident nj
most unprecedented in the annals ofcourts
of justice occurred at the Surrey England
Sessions recently. A man named Will
liam King was put on trial. charged with
Tfee man had had "BBa Been n"a dmlt2e e. e. 6s' Cd.
the course of the morning Mr.. Cartrlu5 y,
the officer of the court, directed him to be
called upon to surrender. Noresponse be-
ing made to the summons, Mr.. Cartridge,
in Il somewhat sharp voice, called out IN
the court:
"Is William King here ?"
Thereupon respectfully dressed man in
the body Of the court responded
Here | aIn.''
Mr.. Cartridge. c.--''Go into the dock"
The jailcr Mr.. Cook placed the man in
the dock. Mr.. Marshall (thc clerk Of the
peace) then said
prisoner at the bar, it is charged thai
you, on the--day OF October, did wiilful
| ly and feloniously steal from the person OF
John Barrow
Prisoner (who was trembling apparently
with iear) here soto rOce to Mr.. Cook, the
| jailer:
please, sir, its all mistake"
! The Jailer oh, there's no mistake
you listen to the indictment"
The clerk of the peace, having read th
indictment, asked, in the usual form
Prisoner, how say you-are you guilt,
/ or not guilty ?"
Prisoner. -"Ifyou please, my lord, Their
| is some mistake"
! The Clerk of the Peace. I've shall SCI
that presently. Are you guilty or no
guilty 2"
Prisoner.--"lf you please, my lord, l an
ajuryman."
| This announcement wac received with
roar laughter from Il crowded court, dur
ing which the unhappy juryman WAS liber
ated from his unpleasant and somewha
dangerous position.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21
Bnsimess Garns.
ANTHRACITE COAL!
-ALENTINE DIETZ, Wholesale ant

Retail dealer In every variety of
STHRACITE COAL, UPPER WHARF,
sUNBURY, PENN'A.
II kinds OF Grain taken in exchange for Coal.
lers solicited and filled promptly. Orders left
J. F. Neyin's Confectionery Store, on Third
4, will receive prompt attention, aud money
eiptsdfor, the same as at the Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

,OAL! COAL! COAL!-GRANr BROS,
shippers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers In
lite AND RED Ash COAL, sUNBURY, PA.
(LowER wHARF.)
rpy CIay Coal. jan i9-6f
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BUILDERS

Send for our Illustrated Catalogue OF new books
on bailding. A. j. BiCkSELL y co,
a5,'T3.4w. - Nartca a., New YogA.
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ZIEGIER. L. 7. ROuRBAC
1IEGEER d ROEIREsACH,

AIIOkNE1S Al Law,
OficG in IIaupt's Building, lately occupied by
lge Rockefeller and l.. T. Rohrbach, Esq.
.mptly attended to in the Courts Of Northum-
aud and adjoining counties.
)ec. g 1871.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21
DEO.1GN MAHICK,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
lee at his residence on Arch street, one square
tn of the Conrt House, rear the Jail, SUN
RY. PA. Collections and all professional
,incss promptly attended to in this and adioin-
counties. Consultations can be had in the
rinan language. July27-lS72.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL

Physician of this celebrated Institution, has
discovered the most certain, speedy, pleasant and
etfectual remedy in the world for all
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-21

W ASltiNIl lOf -, ioo-'
Colonel Mulligan IF you haven't shot
Barney D, don't. A. LINCOLN.
They hadn't, and they didn't
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February s, lS73.-1y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21
SITUATIONS NANTED-MALEs.

100 EAST 18Th STA YOUNG CHINESE (FROM
4s)C London cook in private family; understands
French and English.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

DUBLIC ADMINISTER ATORs SALE.-NOTICR rs
L hereby given that on Wednesday, JAN % 1879. at
10 clock A. NJ. at Inc sorereoms Of he Public Adia.
israor, the fourth floor OF the building lis aud liz
Nassau street IN he Sly efTeT York shall ell public
eer quantity OF second hand Clothing, Consisting OF
Pants, Vests Goats and Undcrclohing: also Furniture.
Surgical Instruments Jcwe'rI. Watches, Chains. &c.
ISAAC DAYTON. Pubic Admius ratOr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

TNANTFp-BY WHOEVER, WITH ONE CHILD
~ senieel, refined young maid or widow. as house;
keeper. Address. stating how 10 PARkS Herald
Uptown Branch office, DOS Broadway 223 West Fifteenth
street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

A RICH. JOHNSTON, AUCr1ONEFR.
"A Office and salesroom ~ Nassau street opposite the
Post office Horse Auction Branch ITO TO III East Thir
teenth street, near Fourth avenue.
.. Oil Paintings.
JOHNSTON VAN TASSELL will sell this day, at
II O'Clock at their salcsroom " Nassau street. l5 Oil
Paintings comprising some very fine specimens OF the
ftmsh ana French schools comprising Landscapes Ia
ter0rs Flower Pieces, Figures, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

RYJ W CAMPBELL. JR. AUCTTONEER.
~ riTst class corner Liquor Store at auction.
CAMPBELL co. will sell THIS DAY, commencing
at o'clock TO settle estate OF James HERON, deceased,
entrc elegant Fixtures complete assorted stock Liquors.
&C. OF prominent corner Liquor store 50 Eighth avenue,
corner Fourteenth street. Liquor men, speculatora,
buycre specially invited. Sale pcrcmptorily Auction.
GERS Office, 3iS Hudson street.
Ry W. CAMPBELL. JE., ArCTIONEER.-CAMP.
- BELL Co viii sell on Thursday, to pay storage,
largo quantity nne Cigars. Full particulars day OF sale
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

A SSfGNEE'S SALE.-A LARGE STOCK OF FISHING
~ Tackle and various other articles Will be sold yery
low or exchanged for real estate to close business Apply
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

NJANTED-A SALESMAN, WITH GOOD REFER
encc to sell staple line Of goods commission 10
rst class trade already established in New York state
and suburbs Address II. IL. p Herald Uptown Branch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

A -A-A.-FOR SALE-SIX FULL LOTS; CHOICE
~. location, near East River; price low Must he sold
TO close estate. SAMUEL D. Mack 2ia2 Third ave.
nue., between 10th and nth streets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21
A CCTfON SALE MAGNIFICENT
"A Household Furniture, Planoforte, &c,
at the private residence Is West Fifteenth street,
between fifth and sixth avenues,
on this day (ruESDAY). Jan. 81

sale commencing at IOts O'Clock
Drawing Room suits, Paintings, Bronzcs,
and many rare, costly Works OF Art.
superb Drawing Room Suits, Pompadour, Marie Antoi-
nec styles covered sin brocade; Etagcres sccretairc
Bookcase Cabinets Tables, scwood Pianofortc ccic-
bratcd maker; Paintings Velvet Brussels Carpets;
Stauary. Books rosewood, walnut chamber Furniture
ware, Linen, glassware, silverware.
A UCTION NOTICE. AUCTION NOTICE
private residence 40 West 2sd street. near 9Th avenue
commencing at IL O'Clock precisely
Magnificent bra wing Room suits; spe rb rosewood 7 oc.
tave pianoiortc used eight months cost 5000 Centre IA.
Paintings, rich oo Imported, Bronzes Lace Cur.
&c.; soid rosewood and black walnut HEBRON,
suits hair and spring Mattresses Feather Beds Pillows
Bostcrs, ~ fire Blankets, Sheets, Uuts single and
double n, sedstsSd, Bureaus superior walnut
china Dinner and Tea sets, cut Glass &C; basement
and Kitchen Furniture, Cuokn Utensils &c, in lots 10
purchaser. LUXE FITZGERALD, Auctonccr, onice and
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A LADY OF REFINEMENT AND AGREEABLE
"A manners, am liable disposition and limited acquain.
lance, desires to make the acquaintance elderly
gentleman OF means. with view to matrimony Please
address L. &. G., box VT Herald Uptown Branch office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

DRIvATE LIBRARY AT AUCTION.--CLINTON HALL
l. Sacareoms GEO A. LEAvITT h Co, Auction
scrs; M9nSsy iuesd.y and Wednesday evenings, JAM
~. Il anu ~ at rs O'Clock, sale of Private library
conprisng choice and elegant editions Of English aid
Amt rtcan Litcraturc: also many illustrated Works.
faperb bindings Catalogues ready Books on cxhiti
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

q M'LEAN WILL SELL BY AUCTION AT
"A. Paterson on Monday, Jan q, at O'clock their
Machinery and Appurtenances for weaving mosquito
netting ana buCkram; also on Tuesday, jan 2S Mt 1
o'clock, ut 256 West Twenty second street New Yo TX
their Bleaching Dyeng and Finishing Appurtenanccs
terms easy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

A LARGE EXECUTORS SALE OF HOUSEHOLD
"A Furniture 500 yards Carpets. Paintings This Tines
4ay n9rnlps E2pyary ~ at II O'Clock. by order OF r.
Eieaelsky, at the ,ouf sie,y residence ll3 Clinton
Sctaye patent agIafe panoiortc, i've elegant Parof
Mirrors Curtains Paintings Bronzcs Clocks Vases Ea
ceres, Bookcase, Tables Bcdstcads Bureaus WASH
Basement Dining and Servants Furniture Sale positive
UCTIoN SALE THIS DAY-AT PRIVATE RESI-
"A dcnce ia West 2th s.-HENRY ZINN Auctiont or,
sells over 800 lots of elegant Household Furniture com.
mencing at ii O'clock, viz Rosewood Panoortc, cost
Sgu; Iarlor, BEDROOM, Dining Room Basement and
kceping parties commencing housekeeping will do well
to attend Sale Positive
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MATRIMONIAL.

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, OF WEALTH AND Edit
"A cation wishes to correspond with lady, bct,rcea
10 ami ~ years oil age, with view to matrimony good
ton, character ana refinement required wealth
acceptable, nota requisite Address A. b. G., Earlvilc
n. j. y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

LNOR SALEM SOUTH CAROLINA, ON c, c. & A. r.
H. six miles from Aiken; the and village of Van.
s,S S Gactory burned stream clear and failing;
aonndan admirable location cotton wool or paper
mill. l. l. GREGG, Augusta Ga, or WYMAN BYRD
co, IS Franklin street. New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-21

"A WAITER-BY YOUNG ENGLISHMAN IN A PEI.
N vale family would not object go under a butler;
frs: class city reference Call on address, c.. 23j
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A FRAME COTTAGE. WITH FULL LOT, on WEsl
N side Third avenue, Harlem price sl2 0o0 to close
partne rshlp; really bargain.
DE NENNY & COULTER GA Six tn arooua