Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-06-12

II. DRIEsBACH-of Turbutville has purchased a
$1,000 horse.
AuTEN of the Watsontown Record cautions the
cows 10 be aware of the change Of the railroad
schedule.
HoT.-The weather during the latter part OF
last week and on Monday was excessively hot,
and a number of notices appear in our exchanges
of persons being prostrated from the effect of the
heat. The weather since Monday has been Of a
cooler temperature.
On THE DECLINE.-The price of -four is de-
clining, and extra family -four is now sold at
s7.75 per barrel, and other grades in proportion.
THE ladies everywhere appear to ape the styles
of the gentlemen in dress, as far as is discreet.
The latest is pocket behind in imitation of the
pistol pocket. A dangerous place to carry a
pocket book, but very handy for ground nuts.
HAPPY.-Brothers Gutclius of the Northum-
berland Press, and Auten of the Watsontown
Record, paid their respects to us on Tuesday last,
in our sanctum. Both editors were happy--the
former on account of having ''V" in his pock-
ct, the latter on account, as he says, of being a
prominent Democratic candidate for the Legisla-
ture, and having been promised two votes in
Sunbury. He thinks that his chances are NO. l.
The next annual session of the Susquehanna
Synod of the Lutheran Church, will be held at
Milton, Penn'a.
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, will
meet at this place on the 18th of August next.
There are now $50 Lodges in this State, which
will doubt be all represented. Besides at least
double that number of Past -Chancellers will be
present to attend the session from different parts
OF the State. We hope to see q hearty welcome
extended to this Grand body on the part of our
citizens, making them feel comfortable during
their sojourn with us.
EMIL WnvERr has been commissioned as
Worthy District Deputy Grand Patriarch fol- this
county, by the officers of the Grand Encamp-
ment of !. .. ofO +.
BRICK AND STONE are beng delivered on the lot
in the rear Of the Court House, for a new build
ing on S. p. Wolverton's los fronting on Second
street Mr.. Wolyertoh intends to occupy the
building as a law Office.
JrDeISG from the large number of freight
trains passing over the p Il E. r. R., lately, bu-
sincss must be largely on the increase on that
road. Trains, averaging from 80 to 100 cars,
pass through this place every few hours.
HARDWARE SToRE.-Messrs. Comfy, Hackett
and Mateer, hardware dealers, have an immense
stock on hand at their store on Market street,
east of the railroad. Everything usually kept
in a hardware store may be found 10 their estab-
lishment. This firm is composed of gentlemen
Of the highest integrity, and all who deal with
them will find they are first-class business men.
A NEW hotel and eating house is being erected
opposite the depot buildings at this place, by Mr..
s. W. Clark. The building is built of frame,
aud is being arranged for good hotel accommo-
dations. A good hotel and eating house is much
needed in that vicinity for the accommodation of
travellers.
WE refer parties owning engines to the adver-
tisement of J. Youngman & Co., whose inven-
ton has been fully tested. 1t is complete ar
rangement, and will render satisfaction wherever
used.
Col. NEFF is making improvements to his
Washington House by putting up new kitchen,
constructing a large cistern, and adding other
improvements. The Washington House il a
pleasant hotel to stop at. jolly landlord and
attentive servants always found there TO
make guests feel comfortable.
Four young men, who gave their names II.
c. Hoke, George c. Haupt, John w. Smith and
John Hicks were brought from northumberland
on Monday last by Thomas London and Capt.
Roach on the charge Of swindling pedlar named
Weel out OF $50. They were committed to Jail
over night by Esquire Brce. On Tuesday morn
up the goods to the pedlar.
Tue steam saw mill Of Messrs. Friling, Bowen
a Engle, and the mill and door and sash factory
of Ira T. Clement, at this place, are now in full
operation, and are cutting up lumber rapidly.
THE Cold Spring Brewery Lager Beer, manu-.
factured at this place, is now taking the lead OF
al other beer made in this part Of the State.
Present indications point to a very large crop
ofgrass. The recent rains nave been of immense
benefit to clover and timothy.
THAD. S. SHANNON, the popular landlord OF
The Clement House, has introduced the sale o
the celebrated ale from Burton-on- Trent, Eng
land, at his bar. Thad is constantly keeping al
eye open to the procuring Of the bes: for hi,
guests. By the number of names registered dai
ly ut the Clement House, We judge it keeps hin
busy to provide for such large numbers.
A NEW method of saving paper has been in
vented out West by editors. They write their
n r hi,
boots, and go barefooted while the copy is being
set up. The above might prove a useful sugges
ton to merchants who are in the habit of adver
tsing by chalking the sidewalks instead Of pa
trOnizing the newspapers.
THE proprietors of Watkins Glen during TN
past four months, spent in the neighborhoOd o.
$40, 900 in improving il for the delight and &C
commodation OF The numerous guests this sum
mer.
DR.. WV. Van ZANDr, formerly of Lewisburg
died recently at Aiken, s. c., whittier he haC
gone for the benefit of his health. He formerly
with his brother, kept store at shamOkin.
LARGE number of canal boats are lying a
the wharves at this place waiting for loading.
STRAWBERRIES sell at cents per quart in Bal
timore. In sunbury 25 cents are asked.
We have noticed that there is certain clas
of business men who can neither be cOaxed or ar
gued into giving an advertisement to their hOm
papers. II is some satisfaction 10 know tina
these are always the chaps who are picked VI
by every clap-trap advertising humbug which
oomes along and that the money they speud fo
getting their names into receipt books and on no
tel cards and like devices, might as well b
thrown into the fire.