Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-03-22


Every effort should be made to bring the often
dcrs to Justice.
THE storm on Sunday last made sad havoc in
different parts of the county. Buildings were
unrooIod, fences demolished and trees uprootcd.
In this place several roofs suffered damages On
Monday morning we noticed several wagons up
turncd, and an empty coal car which had been
left standing or the main track, near the river,
was driven 10 the crossing at the Shamokin VAL
ley Railroad, where it came in contact with other
cars.
a New EsTABLIsHMEST.-MessrsC Clement and
Dissingcr, of the ''Star Store" intend branching
out their business by establishing Il wholesale
and retail clothing house in connection with
their Dry Goods and Grocery Store, now so pop
ular for good aud cheap goods. Having fitted
up rooms in Clements building for hands to
make up clothing they have employed the popu-
lar cutter and tailor, Thos. G. Mott to superin-
tend that department. Mr.. Dssnger, one of lhe
firm, and Mr.. Mott, are on trip to Philadelphia
and New York to make Il selection of the best
and most fashionable goods in the market which
will be made up to order for wholesale and re-
tail trade. Clothing will be made up more sub
stantially and cheaper than city work. Dealers
and others desiring suits made in the most fash
ioncbe style can have their orders filled at the
shortest notice. A large number of hands Will
be at once employed, and no delay need be feared
in filling the largest orders. This grand cstab-
ment will be opened in the course of week,
when there will also be II grand opening of goods
at the Star Store.
\ MASQUERADE BALL was held at the Clement
House, this. place, on Thursday evening last,
which was largely attended by ladies and gentle
men from ths and ncighboring towns. Some Of
the parties present.wer dressed in rather hid
cous looking costumes, while Others did not dis
guse themselves much from their every day ap-
pearance. description of the costumes worn
would no doubt prove interesting-to many, but
which we are prevented from giving, as our in
vtation was not 'squitulent'' to pass us through
the crowd at the door, even to get II glimpse of
the assemblage. The party was kept up until II
late hour, and everything passed off in the most
pleasant and agreeable manner. The refresh
mcnts served by mine host and hostess of the
Clement Housei were gotten up in their usual
splendid style, and those present from other
places. were very favorably impressed with the
pleasant entertainment they enjoyed.
THASKs.-Our thanks are due Mr.. Ammcr
mant of Montour county, Representative from
this Legislative District, for a copy of
Smuls Legislative Hand Book" Also to Dr.
Dewitt, member from this county, for public do
cumcnts.
We also return our thanks to the Hon.. JOS
Baily, and DR.. Rookie, members of the Constitu-
tional Convention for copies of its proceedings.
Another CoLLIERY BURNEp.-On Wednesday
morning last, fire occurred at the Brady Collie
ry, at Shamokin, owned by Gutermsn and Cor
man, burning the breaker to the ground. The
loss IS heavy but is covered by insurance. The
cause Of the fire is unknown.
A. j. FoRsEMAN, of Washington township,
Union county, had an attack of appopleXy on
Saturday week, from the effects of which he died
on Friday last. He was aged about sal years.
Mr.. Forseman, formerly resided in Chillisqua-
que township, and was well and favorably known
in the upper end of this county.
THE New PosToFFIcE BUnDING.--The con-
tract for the erection of the new postofce build
ing in this place has been awarded to II. NJ.
Fahnestock for the sum of S2,870, The building
is to be brick and two stories in heighth. 1t is to
be arranged expressly for the post Office.
THE prize cakes at the Red Mems Festival vot-
ed to landlords and Doctors were awarded to f.
T. Drumheller of the City Hotel, and 10 DR.. T. IL.
Hanpt.
THE borough bonds to be issued are to bear an
engraving of the Court House aud public square
upon them.
FmE.-The telegraph office in the upper rail-
road yard, caught fire on Monday last, and was
entirely consumed. The origin of the fire il
mystery.
A FATAL RAILROAD ACoIDENT.-Mr. Geo. w.
Campbell, front brahesman on the "Local
Freight coal train on this division of the N.
C. r. W., was suddenly killed on Wednesday
morning, near Reeds Station, by falling from
the cars. 1t appeaas from what we can learn
that Mr.. Campbell was in the act of uncouplng
the engine from the train when he missed his
foothod and fell under the cars. His body was
terribly mangled, and was first discovered by the
hind brakeman. Mr.. Campbell was highly re-
spected young man, aged about 26 years. He
leaves wife and child to mourn his sudden and
fearful death.-ShGn'okiH Herald.
ELEoTIoS OF OFFIcERs.-T Northumberland
County Agricultural Society that holds its fairs
at Turbutville, held their annual meeting on
Monday week, and elected the following officers,
President, A. S. Wagner Secretary, VIM. A.
Dean Treasurer, VIM. Sayidge; Executive
Committee, B. H.Bordo, John Haag, Jacob Hun-
seeker, Jacob N. Follmer, John Schuyler, Rob't
Montgomery, David Diehenbacher, W, 3, Kem-
erer, john Roush. Turbutvie was selected as
Nlare for hO ding fhe fair.