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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

DEATH or JUDCE WELkER. The Hon. Geo. C..
Welker, Of this place, died on Wednesday morn
Ing last after lingering and painful illness. He
was Frustrated about a year ago by his nervous
system breaking down, since which time he con-
tinucd to sink gradually until all hopes Of reco-
very were abandoned, and death released him
from his suiierings. The Judge WAS one of our
Oldest citizens, industrious. and or good moral
character. For many years be carried on the
merchant tailoring business, aud some years ago
was appointed associate judge Of this county by
The Governor. IIe was elected b the same Office
two years ago, which he held at The time OF his
death. lie also held a general agency in the ly-
coming Insurance Company. Through industry
and economy he accumulated considerable
means. His funeral will take place from his re-
sidencc on Market street, tomorrow Saturday.
and will be buried with Masonic honOTs. OF
which order he was prominent member.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

The AUDITORS REPoRT.-Wc publish the Au
ditors' Report this week news and not as
paying advertisement. Every reader should give
it a careful perusal. The report is fully explain
ed by the auditors, and is the most satisfactory
OF any yet made in this county. We congratu-
late the taxpayers OF the county in regard to the
good management of our county flcers, VIII
have paid off the county debt, and now there is a
probability Of a reduction in the county taTcs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

CTIOS SALEs.-TEe large assortment of
Goods Of u. A. Finscy, Oh Market street,
IF the railroad, will be sold out at public
on, commencing Menday evening, and viii
Dntinued every evening. and on Saturday,
all the goods are sold. Mr.. Finny contem-
going into other business, and takes this
I'd Of closing out his stock. Look out for
uction sales. Goods will be sold cheap.
tore will also be open daily at intervals be-
the auction sales, when goods will he sold
es far below their value.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

Ew MILLINERY GooDs.-Mis7 VI. J.. "oa-'"',
is always looking ahead o accommodate her
erous customers with the latest style Of
S, has just opened the first supply offspring
inery Goods, at her store on Fourth street.
goods are the latest in narke,, and will be
at reasonable prizes. Call and -" her
Idid assortment.
r are indebted 10 nr. 4. 7. Dewitt, member
Legislature Tor this county, for copy Of
rs Legislative Hand Book, aud other spc-
avors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

DSYCHOMANCN. or SOUL CHARMING How
L either may fascinate end gain the love and
affections of any IeisOn they choose Instantly. This
s;nlI 1Eeiia acquir all Possess free mail,
for Zlr toy .her with marriage guide, Egyptian Ora
cle Dreams. Hints to ladies' WedingNigh Shirts, &c.
\ .tlrrr o. - Address - WILLIAM * 10. Pub. Fha.
Marcu 1G.-iW.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

WELL I.E,yE.-G. .. Ba't,ett. the Photograph
Artist, has positively decided to remove his cstab-
lishmcnt 10 ShamoEin. All vino have not yet
got one Of his superb ''Phoios," are invited to
call at his Gallery. opposite lie City Hotel, be-
fore Thursday the 2Gth inet.,aud have negative
taken, as after that date he will prepare TO
move. Orders VIII be promptly filled at Shomo-
kin from all who have negatives in his posses
sioa. A. Mr.. Bartlett is acknowledged to be a
superior artist, all who desire true likeness
should call at once and leave their order before
he leaves town.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

SYLVESTER BRADY, a travelling photographer,
was arrested by Capt. Roach, Chief Of Police, Of
this place, at Sa}laia,bur@. Lycoming county,on
Monday last, and brought to Northumberland on
Tuesday. to answer the charge Of rape on the
person Of .i;t'c girl Fifteen years old. daugh-
ter of Jacob iIarlst. Mr.. Brady was taken be-
forc Esquire DicG.nblch. who committed him to
jai, TO awai, L!- tl;sl in default Of $1,000 bail.
B:ady is about % years Of age, and has wife
and three children residing at Mil Hal. Clinton
county. Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

Miss c. DAIIvS, No. 93, Market 81, Sunbury,
Pa. has been appointed sole agent for the sale
of Beatty * Plojt~' celebrated Parlor Organs.
They are pronounced 10y The best musicians as a
first class instrument. Those who have rur-
chased these organs in this place speak Of them
as giving entire satisfaction. Messrs. Beatty X
Potts have been very fortunate in the selection
Of their agent, rs Miss Dalius + not only enter
prisiug, but fully understands tue quality Of thciI
organs, aud those buying from her can feel as
sured OF getting a good instrument.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

ANNIVERSARY or ". c., No. 70, 7. O. :. OF \.
The Fifth Anniversary OF W. c., No 19, p. o.
5. Of A., took place On Friday evening last, iu
their hall on Market street. The hail was
crowded to ovcrfowing. The room was hand
somcly and appropriately decorated with flags
and flowers. Addresses were delivered by j. 4.
Lumbard, Esq, OF Sclinsgrove, and w. E. Tay-
lor. Of Northumberland, after which the yisi-
toIs paItook Of bouuteous supply of refresh
mcnis furnished by the members. Tine Suubury
Silver Couct Band entertained. the audience with
music Altogether their fifth anniversary proved
a greater success than any previous one, giving
evidence that this noble order is IN a iourishiug
condition, and that the interest felt for its ad
yancemcut is greatly on the increase.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

CoNCERT.-Slr. David Rcimer and his paIils
are preparing to hold concert in the Court
House at this place, about the fret week in April
next. Mr. Reimcr l. an excellent teacher Of mu-
sic. and his concert will no doubt De rich treat.
His scholars have rapidly advanced in the sci
encc OF music during the past winter, and as
they will assist in the entertainment, they will
make it sill more attractive. Mr.. Reimer is De
/ serving OF full house, which he viii no doUbi
/ get when the concert is given.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

IF those who owe the editor Of this paper and
can't pay. they would confer favor upon him
10y remembering him IA their Praycrs.-idt2r
.SuaJ'uy Daily.
Good. We now haycsomc hope for the reform
alton of oar ncghbor.
DISTRESSING OCCTKRESCE.-Dayid, "A son Of
Nr. Michael Matter, Of Washington township,
between six and seven years of age, met pain
ful death on Tuesday morning last Suffering
from severe cold, the little fellow desired his
mother on Sunday evening last 10 make him
some tea, which she d:d, and had set the teapot
of the stove when, without waiting for it TO cool
sufficiently, he seized the vessel, and placing the
spout to his mouth, drank of the fluid and in
hailed the vapor TO such an extent that death ca
sued from scaldirg. lie was buried on ycstcr-
dav.-T glsas (Da,tot;H co.. Reg;sffr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

Accidental Insurance Tickets can be had OF
J. Shipman. Ticket Agent, at the Depot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

The Stationing Committee Of the Evangelical
Association made the following appointments
for the Lewisburg Circuit:
Presiding Eldor-M: J. CaroihGr-.
Union Circut-A. II. Irvine.
Buffalo Circuit-G. Hunter and ?. J. Ga'rrt.
White Deer CircuiI-E. Kohr.
Lewisburg Slation--W. Detwilcr.
Milton Mi=sion--A. ". shcnbcrger and \. Z.
Furwiliger.
Northumberland ana Sun6nry Nis-ion--A. ".
Maxwell.
DauyIIe Missioa-H. ". Buck.
Columbia Circuits. =. Rcamer aud W. VI.
Croman
Bloomsbury Mission-R c. Bowerso"b.
Luzcrnc Circuit-W. ". Rhoads
Wyoming Circuit-P. :. Orwig.
Susquchanua Circuits. /. Shorts.
Dushorc statiou--A. ". Bower.
Wilmot Circuit--H. II. Pcam.
I.airdsylle Ci~cuit--C. +. Yeagc-.
Hughc-yilc Circuit--G. l.. BUrson.
OraugcyiIle Circuit--J. VI. Bradcr-
Member of Luzrrnr Circuit Quarterly Confer
euce--J. VI. Young.
Member Of Dauyi'lc Cirrui, Quarterly Confer
ence--W II. Davis.
Members Of Union Circuit Quarterly Confer
rnce--J. ". Beniz and T. VI. Baker.
\ LARGE number of persons gathered at th'
river front on Market street. on Sunday last. tc
witness the immersion Of eleven converts 10 III,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20
Notice.

March Is, 1874. I'm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
MEMPHIS TENN. THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER Il. 1874

peril to friends and foes. We are in
formed that the late Duke caused the
note to be deposited in casket, and this
casket was so fastened that any one who
attempted to handle it at once received
six pistol shots. The ingenious casket,
we are told, became burdensome pos
session to the present Duke. His ances-
tor had not transmitted to him the secret
by which it might be opened with safety,
and he was, therefore, not unnaturally
timid in the examination Of his treasure.
Under these circumstances we are not
surprised to learn that he finally deter
mined to deliver the casket and its con-
tents to the Bank of England, and to
permit the officers of that establishment
to investigate the ingenuity of the terri
BILE contrivance. The duties of property
would even be in excess of its rights if
every inheritance were tied up" in
this WaV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.
snHEsoK,s MANDRAKE PILLS

SCHEECK'S s MANDRAKE PILLS
VIII be found to possess those qualities neces-
sary to the total eradication Of all bilious at
tacks, prompt to start the secretions of the
liver. and give healthy tone TO the entire
system. Indeed. it is no ordinary discovery
in medical science to have invented remedy
for these stubborn complaints, which develop
all the results produced by. heretofore free
use of calomel, mineral justly dreaded by
mankind, and acknowledged to be destruc-
tive in the extreme to the human system.
That the properties of certain vegetables
comprise all the virtues of calomel without its
injurious tendencies. is now an admitted fact,
rendered indisputable by scientific researches
and those who use the Mandrake Pills will be
fully satisfied that the best medicines are
those provided by nature in the common herbs
and roots Of the fields.
These pills open the bowels and correct all
bilious arrangements without salvation or
any of the injurious effects Of calomel or
other poisons. The secretion OF. bile is pro-
noted by these pills. as will be seen by the
altered color of the stools, and disappearing
Of the sallow complexion and cleansing OF the
tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each
box Of pills.
Prepared only by J. II. Schenck Il Son. at
their principal office, corner Sixth and Arch
streets. Philadelphia. and for sale by all drug;
gists and dealers. Price 3c per box: cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
ASPIRATION.


A small ar-fOwer sprang up from earth.
Looked toward field OF rye;
The thought came with its modest birth:
THAT might grow so high"
The rye-tops nodding in the wind
Were wishing, with a sigh,
That they might reach where outlined stood
The mountain 'gainst the sky.
The long grsss waves. the Summer days
Are stealing soft away,
The small flower grows; the suns warm rays
Have made it bright and gay.
A rain drop falls from heavens blue;
The flowers half closed eye
Looks up to see its own sweet self
Reflected in the sky.
F" bright fern there in heaven set.
longed to be the rye;
/ had not seen you higher yet
To be lik eyOu I'd die"
An impulse wakens in his heart,
1t filings its wings on high,
And fondly hopes that they may reach
That fair star in the sky.
But softly falling to the ground.
They're scattered hare and there
And by another spring are found
The star flowers everywhere.
In our high aims most of us fail;
But. trying day by day.,
We sow, as did the little flower.
Good seeds along the way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
Trustees sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN TRUST
ID deed made by X. W. Scrugg on December
II, 1878, to me as Trustee, 10 secure L. P. &.
Burferd certain Indebtedness therein men
toned, which trust is Of record in the Regis
ter's Office of Shelby county. Tenhossee, in
Record Book No. 80, page ", | viii on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
A wife sold for rive Hundred Dol.
lars.

From the Topeka Commonwealth
Spending last Sabbath at the quarterly
meeting of the Centropolis Circuit, we
were informed by Mr.. Pray that Hr.
Hamilton, who has been residing in the
south part of Douglas county, lost his
wife about two years ago. Soon after
be paid special attention to a niece of
Mr.. Bear, who finally gave him the init
ten. He then sought the hand Of Mr..
Bears daughter, but the young lady de-
clined to place her affections upon him.
AS lsst resort he visited Mr.. Bear and
proposed to give him $500 for his wife.
Mr.. Bear consented. received the money
aud left for Pennsylvania. Mr.. Hamil-
ton has FIVE children aud Mr.. Bear eight.
The eight children haye been turned
over to MT. Hamilton, according TO agree
ment, together with some stock for their
maintenance. Mr.. Hamilton and his
new chattel are about starting for Cali.
fornia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
Rrerstadt.s EccentrIcItIes.

chicago Times LeItersJ
asked Mr.. Bierstadt for his ideas con
cerning the usual method of purchasing
pictures for the government He said
an artist should be proud at having his
work displayed in the capitol Any art
ist should be glad of such pronounced
honor, and should not turn the occasion
into one of mere money making. He
should cut his statue, or paint his pic
ture, on just as reasonable terms as he
could possibly afford. The distinction
of the thing was portion of the remu-
neration, and should be so considered
by the artist.
"What do you think of making ap-
preparations for works of art before
hand3" | inquired.
4" 1t is bad plan in every detail, was
his answer. 1.-THE idea of painter or
sculptor fitting his efforts to the size Of
a certain sum of money already voted is
ridiculous. The artist will inevitably
drift into bargaining frame of mind,
and will endeavor to make as little work
as possible earn the money. tits human
nature"
"GiVe me your impression of better
method Of procedure" | asked.
Supposing it is a painting" he re-
piled An artist fit to do piece wor-
thy of a panel in the American capitol
will not wish an inferior example of his
ability exhibited there. He will be
willing to quietly work out some official
subject patiently and lovingly. Then he
will be desirous of having it tested in
the particular spot for which he has de-
signed it. II it is perfectly satisfactory
to himself under that condition, he will
insist on having its valuation fixed by
fellov. v.artists or acknowledged connois-
seurs, and viii accept their price as a
fair compensation, without endeayoing
to lobby few extra thousands out Of
good natured Congressman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
DIRECT CONNECTION At LOUISVILLE

The Finest Sleeping and Drawing
Room Coaches in the World
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
LEGAL.
[25s2 A. d.
Attachment Notice.

In the First Circuit Court Of Shelby County.
Tennessee Armstrong We. |. Newman.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACH HAY
i ing been sued out under section 3e5 of the
Code Of Tennessee and returned into court,
levied upon the personal property OF the de-
fendant, and affidavit having been made that
the defendant is justly indebted to the plain,
tiff in the sum Of from five to eight hundred
dollars by accounts and notes, and that he Is
a nonresident Of the State sf Tennessee; 1t is
therefore ordered that the defendant, J.. New
man, make his personal appearance herein.
before the Judge Of the First Circuit Court OF
Shelby county, at the court house in the city
of Memphis, on the third Monday in Jann-
uary next, and defend said attachment suit
within the time prescribed by law or the same
will be proceeded with OK parte; and that q
copy of this order be published oncea week
for four consecutive weeks in the Memphis
Ledger.
This i4th day of December. 1874.
b. +. COLEMAN, Clerk,
G, W. MEroALF. Attorney for Plaintiff.
al-Qt- -l01-l0s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17

Insures at Board rates. Private dwellings
especially desired policies issued for three
years for two annual premiums. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17

The London Globe says:
1t is said that among the possessions
inherited BY the present Duke Of Rich
mond vas bank note for 950,0e0. This
unique piece Of paper money. Of the ex-
:s.oace Of which we have no doubt, was
preserved with great caution, and by
means which must have been . source Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
Monday, December ss, 1874.

at public auction TO the highest bidder, for
cash, certain store-house and lot described
as follows: Beginning at the southeast cor
ner of the lot. the same being the northeast
corner Of the Miller lot, and thence running
north and fronting on Bridge street thirty feet
to the southeast corner Of q. W. Thomas lot;
thence west seventy feet with g. w. Thomas
line; thence south thirty feet 70 the Miller lot;
thence west seventy feet TO the beginning.
The same being the lot improved for r. W.
Ssruggs By Douglass 4 Featherston in 1873.
Equity Of redemption specially waived. Title
believed 10 be good.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17

A negro at Newport, R. L, while dig
ging in a garden recently, found silver
dollar, and asked permission TO dig there
on the following day, which was granted,
bnt during the night the owner, for a
Joke. buried the bail Of a kettle, can
non bali, and several pieces Of copper
coin. The next day the negro returned
with another gentleman Of color, and,
after a tour about the ground With .
diving rod, unesrthed the articles
which had been buried. be was much
elated, sBi has been digging ever since.
while the owner Of the land sits at a win
dow and enjoys the excitement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17

NOn.Resident Notice.

William Gobeleel Second Circuit Court of
vs.. Shelby County, Tennes-
Caroline Gobelee.J see.
IT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
Gobelee is a nonresident Of the State Of Ten
nessee; il is therefore ordered that she make
her appearance herein at the court house, in
tho city Of Memphis, Tennessee. on or before
the third Monday in January next, 1875, and
plead. answer OF demur to plaintiffs bill for
divorce. or The same will BE- taken for con.
fessed as 10 her aud set for hearing ex paTtsi
and that q COPY Of this order be Published
once q week for feur successive weeks in the
Public Ledger.
"A copy-Attest:
GEO. J. CAMPBELL, CLERK,
N. @. TAYLOR, Attorney for Plaintiff.
7i-50-S6-92
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-17
Directors:

JAMES D. PORTER. JR.. Gov. of Tennessee.
LOUIS HANAUER. of Sohoolfeld. Hanauer
& Co.
+. NJ. WHITE, of +. NJ. White 4 Co.
M. @. PEARCE, of Pearce. Suggs & Co.
e. URQUHART, of E. Urquhart * Co.
T. b. HAYNES. of T. B. Haynes 4 Co.
HENRY WETTER. Of II. Wetter & Co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-08-11
Forgot his Broom.

Some years ago there was crossing
sweeper in Dublin, with broom, at the cor
ner; and, in all probability, his highest
thoughts were to keep the crossing clean,
and look for the pence. One day lawyer
put his hand upon his shoulder, and said
to him ..-
"My good fellow, do you know that you
are heir to fortune of ten thousands
pounds yearp' r..,.. .....-,..
"Do you mean it ?'' he said.
"Ido," he said. al have just received
the information. am sure that you are
the man." u.,,.
The man was convinced. He left his
corner he walked away, he forgot his
broom, and he made haste to seek his in
heritance. Like the woman of Samaria,
who cleft her waterproof by jacobs well,
and hastened to the city to proclaim the
presence of the Messiah whom she had
seen, so this poor man, filled with strange
thoughts of wealth and plenty, forsook his
labors and forgot his broom.
But are there not many who talk of theil
title to heavenly and eternal heritage,w who
yet hold fast the broom and cling to all the
cares and trifes and follies Of this wretch
ed world? o, man of earth, look upP God
has provided some better things for NOR.
tails than worldly gain or worldly good
Drop your muck-rake, forget your broom
and seek an eternal heritage, never
fading crown. ..f lff.I lr. s..f... I.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-08-11
0be Ginres, Mem BluOnr6eIo, 11a.



had nearly succeeded in entering when
Bradley came in at the front door, locked it
and lighted his candle. l.3
Determined not to be foiled nov, they
rushed upon the old man and struck him
down with the tools they had been using.
This, it seems, was between nine and ten
o'clock.
They then ransacked the house, finding
considerable money, chiefly in bank-notes.
The latter were in disordered condition,
and to make a compact bundle of them,
Collins hastily tore in two the fatal news
paper, which he ohanoed to have in his
pocket, using one-half to wrap his spoils
in, and in his nervous haste, leaving the
other lying upon the floor.
In order to examine their plumber at leis-
ure, they went to the hotel alluded to-,
where one of them engaged room to
which he repaired, and in which he was
soon joined by the other. Both were dis
guised, portion of Collins being a false
beard.
Collins felt so nervous over the awful af-
fair, that night, that he would not take
any of the plumber home with him, and so,
after counting the money, he intrusted it
to Kevern for the night, with an under
standing that they should meet next day,
take a trip to, New Haven, and there each
deposit his share in bank in his own
name, or any name he might choose to
assume.
When Kevern made package of the
money again, he picked up q fragment Of
another newspaper he found in the room,
leaving that bearing Collins name lying
upon the floor. 1t was shortly after Col
Inns returned home, that night, that he
called my attention to Bradley's house,
foolishly thinking that by so doing, he
would never come within the range oi
suspicion.
Collins died from pure terror before the
day appointed for his execution but Kew
ern paid the extreme penalty of the law.
1t was this case, which worked up OF
my own account, and in which was large
ly assisted by mere chance, that gave m,
a place on the detective force and havt
been pretty successful ever since. Many
man has worked harder and displayed NOR,
sagacity than / did on that occasion, with
out accomplishing SO great an end.