Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-01-01

scholars Of the different Sunday schools assem-
bled and received their reward from their teach
cTs in the shape Of candies and cakes.
We are happy to note that no disturbance
took place during the entire day. On the nigh
previous several fights occurred between railroa,
employees on the P. * 7. r. r., who bccam,
hoiscrous, and threatened to rid mp things in The
place. but who. fortunately for the peace Of thC
place, ran against the strong arms Of a certain
young man, the result of which was a few sore
heads, and pcaceable and happy Christmas
1t is quite certain that if the same scene of striec
/ be reenactcd that was enacted year ago, there
viii be 10 settlement made until the law is tho,
roughly vindicatcd
OUR ncighbor Of the Daily is somewhat phrcn-
( zied in regard to the affairs in the Commission
ers' Office To read the Daily, by the way pro-
. Tossing to be an independent paper. % one would
( suppose that everything about the court house
had gone to smash. We would advise ali Repub-
Icans connected with that institution TO Get ont
Oft as soon as possible if they wish to save Jake
from becoming the inmate of some insane nstitu-
tou. His cravings lean greatly in the direction
of Office and with the expectation oC again esta-
blishing a Ring ii is the next thing to impOssi-
bic for him to sleep or eat. We'll, Jake, as the
time i about to trauspirc when the law allows
your Ring TO resume operations, We advise you
to keep cool. Better, Jake, you had falsificd a
little less in regard TO the Commissioner busi-
ness, for recantation viii be humiiIatiot. when
your readers discover your trick and demand eX-
r1o I.l time
in locking after your friend Youugman, who
has already the inside track for the pap
which will be spooncd ont from that office. John
is great lover Of pap, and if he don't get al
the delicate pulp, he will have you Ousted f ON
that anticipated little ''close corporation and
that will seal the fate Of the independent Deily
TEACHERS I>SurUTE.-Thc Northumberland
County Teachers Institute began its annual ses-
sions, at the Court House in this place, on Mon
day last. There is a good attendance, although
it is supposed that gooily number Of teachers
present who are fully able 30 give the public an
idea of what is transpiring in their deliberations,
and which would prove beneficial to the MEM
bers Of the institute, as well rs interest TO those
feeling interested in the cause of education, We
find no proceedings reported TO any of the papers
In this place.
FTRrs AT SELIN-GRovE.-On Saturday evening
last a fire broke ont in an old stable in Selins.
grove, which consumed the building. The light
of the fire caused an alarm at this place, and
the FIRE department was out in force.
On Wednesday another fire occurred in the
same place which consumed two more stables.
These fires are all the work Of iuccndiaries. We
are informed that letters have been received by
different parties threatening TO burn the entire
town. There is great excitement prevailing and
should the villains be caught lynch law will be
put in force.
FAT HoGs.-Col. Ncn, of the Washington
House, in this place. butchcrcd two hogs, on
" Wednesday last, which weighed S0t lhs. The
Colonel appears 70 be good feeder. Al who |
stop at his hotel praise the excellent fare far |
nished, and Judging from the weight Of his por- |
hers they never suffered any for the want OF food.
When we fail IN provisions, which may not be at /.
4 very remote period Judging from the tariiness /
Of some Of our patrons in making payments on (
subscription, &c, We shall make application to /
hat philanthropic landlord, and for once enjoy |
some of the pleasures Of life--at least tha: Of 1
having fall stomach.
LIST of Letters remaining in the Post Olice in ,
Sunbury, Dcccmbe. 20, 1874:
A. C. Allison, Abraham Crawford, Mary L. /
lrauc, Lizzie German, Vim. L. Helfcnsleiu,
Minnie UrrmOu, Jennie :. Christie, Mrs Alice
Swarck, Walter Tragic. Moses Thomas, Aloin /
Wctzcl.
Persons calling for letters will please say they |
IRE advertised.
j. SMITH, p. NJ.
PARLoR ORGANS Messr-. Beatty & Plotts, |
If Washington, D. c.. will send 10 any one wish
NJ to purchased price list and list Of testimo-
l!als, some Of whom you may know, using these ,
organs, &c, whereby our readers may select a
irst-ciass instrument. If any Of our readers de-
ire TO purchase, they will send one FOR examina-
ion by sending them good reference, and if the !
)rgan is not represented II may be returned !
It their expense, they paying freight both ways.
This surely j. good offer.
NEW ENGISE HoUsE.-Thc Washington Steam
Fire Company have purchased 4 portion Of the !
2ld depot lot from Mcssrs. Waltz K Brihgt, front
NJ on Third, street, and have commenced the !
Of anew engine house 80 feet in front !
and 81 feet in de!th. The work on the building ,
viii be done principally by the members of the !
company free Of charge, while other members .
viii donate material. Charles Garnger gives /
5000 brick, and W. II. Miller J. b. Lenhcr, /
Saith & Bro, Sol. Siroh, ". 7. Euglcmaa, and |
Geo. Harrison, each 5000. Ira r. Clement gives !
he lumber for the first Ioor. The house will /
be built with tower Of 80 feet in which a |
bell Of 1900 lbs. viii be placed. The members
display great energy and should receive helping /
hand from every citizen to conplc," their enter !
Prise.
For TIE AMERICAN.