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PEAK FAMILY.-At the Opera House Oh Satur-
day evening, June 27th, the original Peak Fami-
ly will give one entertainment only, introducing
several new faces, and an entirely new perform
ance. The company is 4 splendid one, having
two Comedians and q boy artist. After an Olio,
the entire company will appear in tha: cel'brat-
ed extravaganza entitled ''The Bellies OF the
Kitchen" which has made the V0kes Family SO
famous. Many notices given upon the perform
ance of this specially say that the Peak Family
are creating a sensation wherever they appear
with the above speciality. Reserved seats can be
obtained at G. s. Tazeltine's Book store, with
out extra charge. where a diagram may be seen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN STANDING CON-
NITTFE.-The Republican Standing Committee
of Northumberland County, met in the Court
House, in Sunbury, on Saturday last, pursuant
TO call. Emil Wilyert, Chairman, presiding and
J.. VI. Morton, Secretary. The different dis
tricts were well represented by the members of
the Committee. On motion, Col. Alex. Cald-
well, of Shamokin borough, WIS elected by ac-
clamation Representative Delegate to the next
State Convention, in addition to the Hon. r. VI.
Frick of Milton, who was appointed by the last
county Convention.
On motion, Resolved, That Saturday, Septem-
Der 10Th, be fixed upon for holding the delegate
election, and the following Tuesday, September
22d, as the time for the nominating County Con-
yentiou
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A FEW days ago, as Mr.. Thomas Reber, of
Lewisburg, was walking in northumberland
county, on the farm of Bcnjamine Rine, he pick
ed up a few very large teeth belonging, apparent
ly, to some extinct species of animals. One
measured AZ inches in length. Others are near
ly the same size. In diameter they are ut places
over an inch. Mr.. Reber showed the curiosities
to some of the professors Of the University, who
believe them to have belonged to some species of
grass feeding animals, hundreds of years extinct.
They are much different from the teeth of the
mastodon. Since tie first teeth were found, Mr..
Reber and Prof. James visited the spot and
found n portion of the jaw bone and nine more
teeth, which make fourteen In all. II is the in
rention to send them to an institution in Phila-
delpha for inspection.-Le Le'risb'0g Journal.
IRoN WEDDISG.-Last Friday evening being
the first anniversary Of the wedding of Mr.. A. G.
Goodwill and Pet Klace, several Of their friends
got mp surprise for them in the way of an iron
wedding. 1t proved to be a complete surprise to
the happy pair and source of great enjoyment
to all present as well as TO few spectators
across tie way, who sscmed TO enjoy it as much
as those participating. Many were the presents,
all made of iron-pots, pans, kettles and cans.
What can bind fellow TO home closer or make
him long to be there more than a waffle iron, (if
properly used,) and what will drive fellow
away quicker than poker (if improperly used'(
There we're two Of the latter presented to Mrs.
g., and we arc concerned about Toney's welfare.
May each succeeding year Of their welded life
be crowned with blessings multiplied. Shdn1okin
WsrGli
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

THE lRltoRidn has adopted the cash in advance
system for subscription. A sensible plan, and
we hope all newspapers in the county will agree
to adopt the same plan. This advance pay plan
has been adopted in the majority of the counties
in the State. Not only subscription but all other
printing should be paid in advance, and we
hope the publishers throughout the county will
meet and adopt better system Of business, and
stick TO il after it has been adopted.
LOOK OUT FOR IIiM.-A tea swindler Is play
ing his game quite successfully in some of the
country town. He sells number of five pound
packages, telling his customers that it is better
not to disturb the tea but to use from the top of
the package On examination il is found that
these five pound packages contain about one
pound of tea-the rest is made up of wads of
paper. Look out for his advent.
REV. j. Is. REMENsSYnER, pastor OF st. l.uke's
church, Philadelphia, and son of j. j. Reimen-
snyder, ESQ, of this place, has received unani-
nous call to the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Of the city of Savannah, Georgia, TO fill the va
cancy occasioned by the Death Of Rev. ID. II.
Bttle, D. d.
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Railroad Time Table.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE or TRAINS AT sUSBURY.
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Summer Arrangement for the Post
Office at Sunbury, Pa.

Accidental Insurance Tickets can be had OF
J. Shipman, Ticket Agent, at the Depot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

In taking n flying trip to Shamokiu few days
ago, we were impressed with the beauty of the
scenery along the Shamokin Valley r. r. The
train being in charge of that handsome and ac-
commodating conductor, D. Z. Schuster, we felt
perfectly safe. as we knew him to be one of the
most reliable employees on the road, and one
who understands making passengers feel COM
Portable and pleasant. Soon after leaving Sun
bury, we noticed the improvements being made
by the farmers along the Shamokin Greek. Their
farms look clean, and are supplied with good
substantial barns and fine dwellings-their fields
adorned with a luxu:iant growth of waving
grain and purple-headed clover. Arriving at
Snydertown, we found that improvements in the
way of building comfortable dwellings was one
of the main features Of that thriving borough.
At Reeds station, the residence Of our esteemed
friend Sol. MartZ, Esq, has also been much
changed within a few years, and has become one
of the principal stations for the exchange of
passengers. Approaching the weigh scales, We
noticed several buildings in course Of erection,
neat Office belonging to the Mineral R.R. & Min
ing Co., (noted for containing Il number Of fine
young business men as clerks, which ships more
coal than any other in the region. Mr.. r. A:
Fisher, Esq, we understand, is at present filling
the position of principal clerk, with general salts
faction. Mr.. Fisher is man of excellent busi-
ness qualifications, and labors hard for the intc-
rests Of his employers. We also got 4 glimpse
of that prince of landlords in the Shamokin Val
ley, Mr.. Jesse Hcnsyl, who knows how to keep a
hotel, and make guests happy Mt his Mountain
House. He is far too good man to be Demo-
crat. From the scales to Shamokin the noun
tain air and scenery is perfectly delightful, and
as the train passed the colieries the noises pro-
duced on the breakers, gave evidence that the
coal business had not altogether ceased. The
borough of shamokin is improving rapidly, and
already the town is beginning 10 spread over
the adjacent hills. The water works lately in
troduced into the town gives general satisfac-
tion, and soon gas will extend to all its street S,
when we shall not be surprised if the town will
change from its incorporation as a borough, and
put on that of city.
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The ejectment suit of Dull, Tryon and Others
against Campbell, Tower and others, was called
up in the Columbia County Court last week, be-
fore Judge Ellwell. The suits involve directly
the title to a large and valuable tract of coal
lands in schuylkill county. embracing 2Sc0 acres,
worth in the market, perhaps one million and a
half of dollars. The actual defendant in the
case is the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company, which has acquired the lands in
question.
Both sides were represented by counsel of unu-
sual eminencc. For the plaintiff appeared
Frank Hughes, John W. Ryan, Senator Bechtal,
of Pottsville, together with Hon. jeremiah 5.
Black while for the defense the counsel were
Judge Woodward, Hon. Charles r. Buckalew
and S. Z. Wolverton, of Sunbury. The cause
was continued until next October term.
VIZ are always ready TO make amends when
we are in the wrong. We would therefore state
we were strictly in error when we stated last
week that our neghbor J. E. Eichholtz wOuld
not 20 near water. He did venture on the river
in a boat, but says il was a severe trial that he
felt shaky, and that it took considerable beer TO
neutralze the effects 1t had upon his nerves. He
also thinks that by gradual practice on water,
will prepare his system for a trip up salt liver
this coming fall.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

IT is singular how some editors can afford to
take tours to the west and to watering places.
They certainly cannot bc panic stricken, We
hope our turn will come next. II We should be
disappointed, we certainly wish TO he the pastor
of rich congregation for @ few months during
the summer season.
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| WE have frequently heard the remarks vi
strangers who were travelling in the cars oe'"'oh
this place and Northumberland, in reference "
Birds Island, as an eligible location Tor the eS-
tablishment of cotton factories and lumoer
mills. The island is about n qsarter OF Il iniie
wide. and extends over q mile nOrthward III tue
North Branch of the susquehanna river, iinihe-
dately between Sunbury and Northumberland.
Its banks are high and safe against inundatloh'
The ground is nearly level, and its shores arc
edged with groves of forest trees. 1t can DC ap-
proached with steamboats, or any other craft
The 2. & E. r. r. crosses at the lower part Win
ample room for any number of sidings. ms Is
Land is beyond doubt the most desirable place
along the river for the purpose alluded 10. we
are informed that portion OF it VIII soon oe iaiu
ont in lots. and that several have already been
enpared whereon private dwellings will be erect
ed. We hope the projec: will not fail, ana
while its centre is being built up with dwellings,,
IFS banks will be built mp with manufactures.
This island in connection with the facilities lot
transportation of Sunbury, is destined at no very
remote day, TO become a large manufacturing
centre Here among our mountains OF coal, IRON
and limestone, exist fortunes for future invest
ments Articles of manufacture can be produccd
Mt less cost than elsewhere, and with Northum-
berland laying Immediately to the west with her
beautiful scenery and natural advantages, the
three locations being connected with bridges,
will form a central city in the Keystone State
uneoualled in wealth, health and beauty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

DoS'T feed your turkeys on potato bugs, if
You would enjoy the national Christmas dinner.
The Charlcstown Press says: lady living
few miles from Chlrlcstown, eYasperated by the
depredations of bugs upon her potato vines, and
bent on eYterminating them, turned loose in her
patch twenty-seven turkeys. Many bugs were
surrounded" by the agile turks, but in less
than an hour seventeen of the attacking party
were stone dead upon the field-thc bugs having
cut 1her way out. The turks were active, made
the charge hcroieally, but hadn't sand enough in
their gizZardS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

SINBU III MD LEW ISIOWN II. Il.
Leave Sunbury for LewistOwn at 6.35 a. m,
and 4.20 p. m.
Arrive at sunbury from LewIstown at l.35
and 6.40 pm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

PERsoNAL.--we regret our absence from our
sanctum on Saturday last, to extend the hand OF
friendship to Z. F. Leidy, Esq, of the Lock
Haven Republican, and B, r. Somes, ESQ.,, of the
Moatour american. Having been engaged at ths
time in some important political matters of the
county we missed the pleasure Of their call. We
hope you viii call again soon when we are at
our post.
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/. | Ii,n1 N; snIrMAS' ,vice Presidens.
LIST of letters remaining in the Post Office al

F: F. ". i; HhgP1' GH.T' Secretaries.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-26

Arter VIM, Sunbury,
Anthony Ed., North'd
Bird Sam'l ShamOkin
Bryson Bar, Mt Car, tp
Beaver Gideon, Lewis
Bidleman Leon'd, Milton
Farrow Wm., Snydert'n n
Quick VIM. B. Rush
Hendricks Benz, Sun'ry
Harrison Joseph do
Hartman Lewis, Sham'n
Hottenstinc II. K.Turb' t
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MGR. W, East. p. & f. Il. r. West.
Phila. Ex $50 a m Erie Mail, G.2O m
Elmira Mai, ,ll.15 m Niagara EX. 1920 p m
Erie Mail, 2.05 IN Elmira Mail 4.10p IN
Niagara EX. $40 p m Fast Line, ESQ p m
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painted. DOn 1rh MnO ~ WAS loi IL y hOiS VI
your business.
ASSESSORS, TO THE FRoNT The County Com
missioners have sent a copy Of the list of voters
to each assessor in the county, whose duty il is
TO proceed To the enrolment of all the voters in
each ward, borough and township, striking off
the names of all who have removed from the
/ district, or who may have died, while they will
add thereto all the names of those having moved
into the district, since the last assessment was
made, returning their work to the Office Of the
Commissioners, not later than July /, 1874.
THE Sunbury Insurance Company is making
rapid headway, and will soon he one Of the most
reliable insurance companies in the State.
| ENVELOPES and cards of every description can
always be found at this office at the most rca-
sonable prices.
Go TO Soper's Jewelry Store for your silver
and silver plated ware. All spoons, knives and
forks bought of him are engraved free. AL
kinds of engraving neatly done 10 order. j2G,2t
WM. II. HrERs, conductor on the Peipher
freight line for a number of years, and well
known in this place, died at Harrisburg on the
18th inst, after severe and lingering illness
Ice of any thickness can be cut IN perfectly
square blocks with piece of iron an eighth OF
| an inch thick, beveled on both sides TO an edge
similar TO that of printers column rule. by
applying the edge to the ice and striking il light
ly with mallet, It will divide in exactly straight
lines. THIS mode is superior TO the pick, as il
avoids waste. Try It.
BED BUGs.-The Altoona Tribune (whcre they
have plenty of bed bugs) gives the following
method for killing these harmless creatures:
new way to get rid Of bed bugs has been disco
vered which we gladly publish for the benefit o.
the Altoona people who are annoyed by these
pests. il is nothing but strong solution o.
common salt. The bugs, after drinking freely
get thirsty and go of for water; you can ther
move your he'd quietly into another room during
their absence, and oa theiF return they become
disgusted with life and commit anisidP.
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SPECIMEN PAPERS

Persons wishing to have some cop cop'siI5 i1,1s
BANNER as specimens, for theif oSa u 'stll sell z
ton or to show Others, a.C requerteno vil y
their names aud I. .. address ana ~
the papers postage paid.
Address al letters
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AVER
Cherry Pectoral.
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs such as
Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough,
Bronchitis, Asthma and
Consumption.

Among tne great discoveries of modern science,
few are Of more real value TO maHaind than this
effective remedy for al diseases OF the thr at ana
lungs A vast trial OF its virtues, throughout this
ana other countries has shown that it does surely
and eif-ctu&!ly control them. he testimony OF
our best cilcS of &ii classes establishes the fact
that CheFrJ Pectoral will tad does relieve aud cure
The affecting disorders of the throat and lungs be-
,ond any other medicine The most dangerous
affections OF the pulmonary organs yield to It's
power, and cases OF consumption cured by this
preparation arc publicly k"own, so remarkable as
Aar,iy to he believed were they not proven beyond
public may rely for fan protection. BY curing
coughs. the f0ferunners of more serious disease,
II saves unaumbeFed lives and an amount of suf-
ferug not TO be computed. II challenges trial and
colyInCes the most sceptiCal Every family should
keep it on hand q protection against the early
aEd unperceiFed attacks Of pulmonary affections,
which easiiy met at first but which become ill.,
durable ard too often fatal IL neglected. Tender
lungs need this defence: and ii is unwise TO be
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distressing diseases which beSet the throat and
cncst OF Chiidho0d, Cherry PeCtOral is invaluab
for by its timely use multitudes are rescued from
premature graves and saved to the love and afec-
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against ordinary colds, securing sound and health
restoring sleep. No one win suffer troublesome
influenza and painful bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can he cured.
Originally tue product of long, iaborious and Sue
ccsEfni chemical investigation, cost or toll is
spare3 in making every bottle in the utmost pos
Sibla acslection IT may confidently be relied up
possessing all the virtues it has ever eXhib-
itcG and capable of producing cures as memorable
as the greatest it has ever effected.
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AYERS
c Cathartic Pills.

For the relief aud cure of all arrangements in
the stomace, nYer am bowels. hey are mud
dpaTieht, ana an eE, lent puIgatiye Being pure
~ vegetable, they contain no mercury or mineral
whatever. MUCn serious sickness ana suffering
j. prevented ny tneif timely use; and every fdml-
- should have them oil hand for their protection
ami relef, when required. Long experience mas
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al PILLS with which the market abounds Rv
their occasional use, the blood is purified, the cor
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to Its healthy activity. Internal organs which be
come clOeged ana sluggish are ceailsed by AY ERS
PILLS, and stimulated into action. Thus incipi-
ent disease Is changed into health, the value of
whlch change, when reckoncd on the vast multi
tuues VINO ENJOY IL, can hardly he computed
Their sugar coating makes them pleasant 20 take
and preserves their virtues uninpSired for any
length OF time, so that they are ever fresh, and
perfectly reliable. Although searching, they are
mild and operate without disturbance to the con
stttution, or diet, or occupation.
Fun directions are given on the wrapper to each
COX, how TO use them as i Family Physic and
Tor the following complaints which these PILLS
lapiuly cure -
For DYSPEPSIA or INDIGESTION, LIsTLEsS-
NESS, LANGUOR, and LOSS OF APPETITE, they
should he taken moderately to stimulate the stoIn-
dch, aHd restore its healthy tone and action.
FOR LIVER COMPLAINT and its various symp-
toms, BILIOUS HEADACHE, SICK HEADACnE.
JAJ NDICE or GREEN SICKNESS, BILIOUS
COLIC and BILIOUS FEFERS, they should be
judiclousiy taken for each case, to correct the
diseased action or remove the obstructions which
cause il.
For DYSENTERY or DIARRHoEA, but one
mild dose is generally required.
For kHEU MAIISM, GOUT. GRAVEL, PALPI.
IA1ION of the HEART, PAIN iu the side back
and LOINS, they should he continuously taken as
required, TO change the diseased action of the sys
TEN. With such change those complaints disap-
pear.
For DROPSY and DROPSICAL SWELLINGS,
they should tie taken in large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of drastic purge.
For ST PPRESSION, large dose should be Ia
ken, as IL produces the desired effect by sympathy
As DINNER PILL, take one or two PILLS 10
promote digestion and relieve the stomach
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels, restores the appetite, and invigorates the
system. Hence IL Is often advantageous where
no serious arrangement exists One who feels
toerably well, often finds that a dose Of these
PILLS makes him feel decidedly better, from their
cleansing ana renovating efIedt on the digestive
apparatus.
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AYERS


Is widely known as one Of the most effectual
remedies ever discovered for cleansing the system
and purifying the blood. 1t has stood the test of
years, Win constantly growing reputation bas-
ed on It's intrinsic virtues, and sustained 10y its re-
nlarkable cures 50 mild as to he safe and bene-
dclal 10 children, and yet searching as to eec-
tualy purge out the great corTuptioGs Of the blood
soch as the scrOfulous and syphLtic contamina-
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The system for years, soon yield 10 its powerful
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5CROFULA, and ali sclofulcus Diseases ULCERS,
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Di,oroI, DlSrEFSIA, FITS, NEURALGIA,
liLAtI DISEASE, FEMALE WEAKNESS, be-
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manifestations oI the scrofulous poiscus.
q an excellent TestOrer Of health and strength
al the spring. by renewing the appetite and Wig
D: o: tie digestive organs, it dissipates the depres-
,,oa and LstCss langgor ot the season. Even
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Ike.
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Singer, Grover II Baker, heather and
common Needles, Thread and OH kept
constantly OH hand.
A. NJ. Reynolds, 1gent.
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