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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

WHOLESOME ADVICE TO ALL.-Take it before
it is too late, thereby gladdening your own heart
and your whole family. Do it now, for it will
be valuable present for one, two or three years
to come, just as you want it. Remember the
state of affairs they now are, the numerous
fires that We daily hear OF, the coming storms
and high winds, the many barns and houses
that set on fire since the cold winter is upon
us, and the appalling increase of tramps who
want shelter. The use of innamable and eXplo-
sive material they carry with them, we would
say take a wholesome advice and 90 at once to
Geo. W. Coble. Esq, of Herndon, and take a
fire insurance policy on your house, barn or
household furniture in one of the Oldest and
most reliable companies in the world, the Htna,
of Hartford, Conn. 1t will cost you but 4 tri1e
in comparison with the handsome amount you
would realize by il. Remember there is no red
tape or a mutual wild cat business OF assess
ments or dcccptiOns or drawbacks for the want
of proper payment. We would then say to all
take our advice and insure with Squire Coble, of
Herndon, as his reliability, together with re-
sponsibc company, that has stood as firm as the
rock Of ages Not only has this its influence in
attracting the public to this desirable medium OF
insurance, whose agent has practical knowledge
and experience in the business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

HARPERs MAGAZINE, JANUARY, 1S76.-har
per'S Magazine for January contains siXty-sin
| Illustrations and rich variety of reading mat
| ter. The Number begins and ends with Florida
| The opening article, The Oklawaha,' by Con
| stance +. WOoson, prOfusely illustrated, de
scribes the scenery, tropical fruits and flowers.
and the hstorial associations of the most won
| derful river valley in Florida (; and the conclud
| ing poem of the Number, Florida Pioneers, is a
pleasant rendering in of the story of recent
| progress in Grange County, in that State.
The illustrated descriptive articles on New
England, Of late so prominent feature in
! Harper, are continued, this Number containing
| an interesting description of a University town
! l-'Cambridge on the Charles'-with twcnty-siY
engravings. comprising Illustrations of the col
! lege buildings and old historic houses, and por-
| traits of Harvard's most eminent presidents, and
of the distinguished literary men of Cambridge.
The Number has Christmas flavor, especial
ly in the capital illustrated paper on Belfry
Music, entitled The Poetry of Steeples.' "A
Quaker's Christmas-eye' is beautiful poem,
contributed by Fannie Il. Robinson. The Editors
Easy Char opens with a delightful chat about
the influence of Dickens, Thackeray, and Irving
on our Christmas festival.
Amony the lighter and more attractive articles
of the Number must be reckOned the Hon. s. $.
CoX's concluding paper on Legislative Humors,'
which is rich in anecdOte and personal alluson
President Barnard, in the First Century
series, concludes his aOle aud suggestive review
of the contributions made to the exact sciences
by Americans, and is followed by Professor
IheO. Gill, who reviews American progress in
Natural Science.
John j. Stevenson. who is to England what
Nioliet-le-Duc is to France, contributes an eX-
ceedingly instructive and lucid paper on Gothic
Architecture, with explanatory illustrations.
There are three unusually strong short stories
in this Number, contributed by the Rev. Will
liam VI. Baker Mrs. Frank M'Carthy, and G.
w. Cable. Julian HawthOrn's serial story,
Garth still continued, has no equal in recent
American fiction. The Number contains poems,
in addition to those already mentioned, by the
Rev. Hortatio y. Powers, Carl Spencer, Hannah
r. Hudson, and John j. Piatt.
The Messrs. Harper announce the commence
ment, in the February Number, of 4 new novel
by George Elliot, of the same scope as Middle
march, portraying English social life of the pre-
sent day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

TRAMPs.--Since the overscers OF the poor have
stone hauled to the poor house to be broken to
put on the streets. the number Of ''tramps"
have decreased. Those who do stop ~ the
Hotel de Tramps appear to care but little about
the present arrangement OF that institution.
One evening last week the hotel was honored
with twelve of these guests, and got their
ticket for soup and beds. The following morn
Ing the superintendent pointed to pile of stone,
and informed them that if they would break
stone for an hour they would be entitled to
ticket for their breakfast. One of the 'tIamps'
replied that they had no objection, provided they
were furnished with tender beef steaf, fresh
bread and coffee. This was declined 10y the
superintendent, who told them that he could only
furnish them with the usual ''rations" that were
given out at his place, when the "tramps"
turned on their heels and departed without
breakfast. The superintendent thinks that it
paid better than If they had accepted his PROPOSE
ton. Since then there has been falling off of
guests, and the gigantic stone heap has not been
reduced much. As the stone are intended to
be used in the spring it is hoped that ''tramps'
will not slight us in the least, and make this
stopping point as they pass along this route.
In the meanwhile the citizens should take an in
terest in the matter, and direct all who make
application to them for food to the llstel de
Tramps.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
sherifi's Sales ofReaI Estate.

y Y virtue OF certain writs of Venditioni Ex-
O ponas, I'd Pluries Ven. Ex, I'd Pluries
Fieri Facias and Levari Facias, issued out of the
Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland
county, and to me directed, will be exposed to
sale by public veudue or outcry, on
TUESDAY, the 2Sth day of DECEMBER, 1875,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at the Court House,
in the Borough of Sunbury, Pa, the following
described real estate, to wit:
The surface right of all that certain lot or
piece of ground, situate in Hough's addition 10
the borough of Mt. Carmel, Pa, known and
designated in the plan of said addition as lot
number IS in block number seven (7,) whereon
is erected q two-story frame dwelling house :
as the property of AUGUSTUS EPLER.
ALSO,
\ certain lot or piece of ground srtuate in the
town of TrevortOn, county of Northumberland,
Pennsylvania, known and designated in the plan
of said town as lot number eight, in block num-
Der one hundred and nineteen, bounded north
wardly by Shamokin street, eastwardly by lot
number nine, southwardly by an alley, and west
wardly by lot number seven, containing in width
twenty-five feet and in depth one hundred and
fifty feet, with the appurteDances consisting of a
two-story frame dwelling house, with basement
and frame kitchen attached.
Also, A certain lot or piece of ground situate
as aforesaid, known and designated in the plan
Vi edIu lO"u I'D lOI HuInOer ulDe, IN Sal1 OlOck,
bounded northwardly by Shamokin street, east
wardly by lot number ten, southwardly by an
alley, westwardly by lot number eight, contain
ing in width twenty-five feet, and in depth one
hundred and fifty feet as the property of PAT
RICK II. CURRAN.
ALSO,
The right title and interest Of John W. Stew
art in and to the one-fourth portion of all those
fsur certain lots or pieces of ground, situate in
the borough of fNorthumberland,c county of North
umberland, PeGn'a., being one fourth part of
lots numbers 329, $50, 331 and 332, fronting on
North alley, as marked on the general plan of
said borough, with the appurtenances consisting
of two-story framehouse and outbuildings as
the property of JOHN W. STEWART.
ALSO,
All that certain lot or piece of ground situate
in j. W. Fryling'5 addition to the borough of
Sunbury, and numbered in the general plan of
said j. W. FryliDg's addition los number fifty
two (52), bounded and described as follows
north by lot number ffty-one (51), east by
twenty (20) foot alley, south by lot number
ffty-three (5S), and west By Front street or
Broadway, with the appurtenances consisting of
a two-stOry frame dwelling house /; as the pro-
perty of LYMAN HILKERT.
Seized, taken in execution and to be sold by
8. II. ROTHERNEL, Sheriff.
Sheriff s Office, Sunbury, Pa, Dec. 10, 1875.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
sheriT.s Sale of Real Estate.

By virtue of a certain writs of Feri Facias and
Venditioni Exponas, issued ont of the Court of
Common Pleas of Northumberland county,
and to me directed, will be exposed to sale by
public vendue or outcry, at the Court House, in
the Borough of Sunbury, Pa, on
SATURDAY, the 1st day of JANUARY, 1876,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, the following de-
scribed real estate, to wit:
All that certain lot of ground situate in the
borough of Watsontown, Pennsylvania, bounded
northwardly by land of Samuel NJ. Miller, east
wardly BY Tannery alley, southwardly by Eighth
street, and westwardly by Chestnut street, con-
tanning fifty-fve feet in width and one hundred
and sixty-five feet in depth, known and desig-
mated on the general plan of said borough as lot
number two hundred and eighty-one, with the
appurtenances consisting of a two-story frame
double dwelling house; as the property of WN.
LONGENBERGER Il E. E. LONGENBERGER.
ALSO,
All that certain lot or piece of ground, situate
in the town of Trevorton, Zerbe township,
Northumberland county, Peun'a., known and
designated on the plan of said town, as lot &C.,
bounded northward by Coal street, eastward by
Ninth street, southwark by the coal company's
land, and westward by block ''F,' with the ap-
purtenances consisting of three-story frame
house, a frame stable and other buildings as
the property of MICHAEL j. DOWNEY.
Seized, taken in execution and to be sold by
S. H. ROTHERMEL, Sheriff.
Sherin's Office, Sunbury, Dec. II, 1873.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
COURT PROCLAMATION.

Is hereby given that the several Courts of Com
mon Pleas, General Quarter Sessions of the Peace,
and Orphans Court, Court of Oyer and Terminer
and General Jail Delivery, in and for the county
of Northumberland, will commence at the Court
House, in the borough of Sunbury, Mt 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, on MONDAY, JANUARY the Sd, 1876,
and will continue two weeks.
The Coroner, Justices of the Peace and Consta-
bes in and for the county of Northumberland are
requested to be then and there in their proper
persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions,
and other rsmembrances, to do those things to
their several offices appertaining to be done. And
all witnesses prosecuting in beha If OF the Com
monwealth against any prisoner, are requested
and commanded to be then and there attending
in their proper persons to prosecute against him
as shall be just-and not to depart without leave
at their peril. Jurors are requested to be pune
tual in their attendance, at the time appointed,
Given under my hand at Sunbury, the 26th day
of Nov. in the year of our Lord one thouand
eight hundred and seyenty-fiye,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
AS Political Journal,

THE COMMERCIAL will continue to be, as
it has been, Republican paper, fearlessly de-
voted to party. 1t will resist, as well and as
prudently as it may, any attempt 10 force upon
the party the support of The ThirdTerm Mon
strosity and while il will strive to maintain n
place in the front rank in Supporting an Honest
Party Policy, it will reserve to itself the right to
oppose any measure not in harmony with Re-
publican Principles, even though it may cmanate
from men know as Republicans. 1t will stand
firm, on all occasions, by the platform of the
Republican Party adopted ut Lancaster, which
demands "Honest men in Ofiice-men with brains
enough to know dishonesty when they see it, and
courage enough to fight it wherever they find it"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser, hasing been permanently cureG
OF that dread disease. Consumption, by sim
pie remedy, is anxious to make known to hi.
fellow sufferers the n cans of cure. To all who
desire it, he will send copy of the prescription
used, (free of charge), with the directions fol
preparing and using the same, which they will
find sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma
Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev. L. A. WILSON.
1874 Penn St., Williamsburgh, New York.
Dee II 1871
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
ERRORS OF YOUTH,

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
"A Nervous Debility. Premature Decay, and
all the effects of youthful indscretion will. for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all
who need it, the recipe and direction for making
the simple remedy by which he was cured. SuE-
ferers wishing to profit by the advertisers ex-
perience can do so b. addressing in perfect con-
fidence.
JOHN b. OGDEN, ~ Cedar St., New York.
Dec. II, 1875.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
Auditors Notice.

In the Court of Common Pleas of Northumber-
land County.
Charles &. Kaier,l No. 222,
VS.. }1s75.
Frank Roth. Vov. Term, 1875.
The undersigned appointed by the said Court,
''audtor to report liens and make distribution
of the funds in Court arising from 1.-THE sale of
defendants real estate, on above stated and
other writs to and among the persons entitled
thereto" will attend to the duties Of his ap-
pointment at the office of Geo. Hill & Son, In
the borough of Sunbury, on Monday, the 9Th
day of December, A. ID. 1875, at 10 O'Clock, a.
M, when and where all parties interested may
attend. +. K. HILL,
Sunbury, Dec. 8, 1875. Auditor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

Truth WILL LAsT.-That good old family
newspaper, the New YORK OBSERVER, now some
fifty-three years old, still holds on to the old
truths which were SO firmly advocated when it
was founded. No new lights or nineteenth cen
tury doctrines have ever caused it TO trip or
make any false step. 1t is always satisfying in
our day, to take up newspaper that is sound
and reliable. The OBSERVER comes TO US week
ly with variety of reading in addition to the
news, and it is always pure and healthy--just
the paper for a family. For specimen copies,
address s. |. PRIME d Co, New York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

WIDE AWAKE for December is on hand. The
publishers evidently intend that each number
shall surpass its predecessor. The number opens
with 'Kim's Last Whipping a delightful stony
by that fayorite among the Btory-tellers, Sophie
May. Merrill gives the story an excellent
troHtispiece. There are also two other capital
long stories, Tins Partner,' by Amanda NJ.
Douglas, and Five Pounds of Cinnamon by
Holme Maxwell. Besides these, Miss Farman
and NJ. Quad have Thanksgiving Stories, 'Out
of the Frying Pan,' and 'Mysie's ThanksgviDg.'
The Birds Harvest, is pathetic little sketch
by Mrs. j. d. Chaplin. But it is one Of the
poems which will especially captivate the chill
Grcn Silver Locks and the Bears by Clara
Doty Bates, with six irresistible illustrations,
drawn by Mrs. Finley. There are also articles by
Ella Rodman Church, Rev. DR.. Chaplin and DR..
Tourjee, 'Parlor Pastimes, by Geo. b. Bartlett,
and poems by Joel Benton, Ella Farman, Marian
Douglas and Holme Maxwell, while the Magic
Carpet is unusually entertaining. d. Lothrop
& Co., Boston. $500 per annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
Visitors to Philadelphia will
take the Market Street Cars:
The SHORTEST
and QUICKEST Route
to the Centennial Buildings.
AdminfstrafOr's Notice,

Estate of Joseph Fenstemacher, dec'd.)
NOTICE is hereby given that letters of ad-
IN ministratlon having been granted to the
undersigned on the estate of Jos. Fenstemacher.
late of Lower Mahanoy twp, Northumberland
county, Pa, deceased. All persons knowing
themselves indebted are requested to make i'm
mediate payment. and those having claims to
present them, duly authenticated, for settle
ment.
B.M. BUBB, Admir-.
Lower Mahanoy, Nov. 5-6t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

SAUR KRAUT.-Doctors some fifteen years ago
considered saur kraut an unwholcsome article of
diet, and many persons could not be prevailed
upon 10 touch il. OF late years that idea is
loosing advocates. Time and experience dem
onstratcd that it was mistaken impression.
Doctors now recommend il as wholesome, nutri-
tious and digestible, and it has become favor
ite dish SO much that nearly everybody re-
fishes saur kraut, and il finds its way upon our
most fashionable tables. Saur kraut lunch at
beer saloons has got to be one of the great at
fractions. This kind of lunch is served every
Saturday evening by several Of our saloon men,
and the result is that they have crowded houses
during lunch hours. The saur Iraut is as much
relished as oysters, and many devour it with a
voracous appetite. One man, We are informed.
living only lew squares from the saloons, eats
peck every Saturday evening with other condi.
ments, and feels happy. But then we don't be-
leve it.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

PANIC! PAN:C! PANIC IN PRICEs-GREAT
PASIC IN PRICER AT THE EXCELsIOR.-llaving
just reduced our prices to suit the panic times,
the public are respectfully invited to call and ex
anime our large and well selected stock of boots,
shoes and rubbers before purchasing elsewhere.
These goods are all manufactured by the lead
ing manufactures in the State. No goods mis-
represented to sell them. Call at once and be
convinced that you can secure bargains by buy
ing your boots and shoes at
SMITH IL BROS.
Shoe Store, No. 50 Market street.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
Dec. 10, ISL;
NNTIlE.

The regular annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Sunbury Lumber Company, will be
held at their office, in Sunbury, on MONDAY,
JANUARY 3rd, 1876, between the hours of 10
O'Clock a. m. and O'Clock p. m, for the pur-
pore of electing President, six Managers, a
Treasurer and Secretary, to serve the ensuing
year.
II. Y. FRYLING,
SunDury, Dec. =, 'G5.-4t. Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
"a. Great Offer

We will during the HOLIDAYS dispose of 100
PIANOS and ORGANS of first class makers, in-
Guiding WATERS at lower prices than ever be-
fore offered. Monthly installments received
running from IL to 36 months. Warranted for 6
years. Second Hand instruments a: extremely
low prices for cash. Illustrated Catalogues Nail
ed. AGENTS ,canted. Warerooms 4S1 Broadway,
N. Y. HORACE WATERS & SONS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

THE handsome store of Mark X Bro, has
been crowded all week by persons who were
selecting handsome holiday presents. There is
no better place in the county to procure some
thing suitable and cheap. Their dolls which are
the handsomest ever seen in this place, are sold
at less prices than they can be bought in the
city. Other goods are sold at lower rates than they
can be procured in the cities. They buy direct
from impo rters, and allow the profits made by
the city buyers to their customers here. Their
stock is too large to enumcrate ALL and we there
fore advise all to go and see for themselves. Re
member next door TO the postoflicc.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

MUsICAL.-J. P. Keefer has lately removed his
excellent musical instruments into the building
on Fourth street, below Market, nearly opposite
the City Hotel. Any kind OF Musical instru-
ments of the most improved styles and make are
kept in his establishment. Parlor Organs
Pianos of the best manufacture in the country
will be found at his store. He is also agent for
the best sewing machines now in use.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
STEREOSCOPES,

lish COored Views. Pocket Books, Port
monnaies, Cigar Cases, &C., Autograph Albums,
Photograph Albums, Card Cases,
MUSICAL INsTRUMESTs.--Violins, Bones. Ac-
cordeons, Harmonious, &c. Picture Frames.
Brackets, Wall Pockets, Vases, Toilet Sets,
Smoking Sets, Cups ana Saucers, Mugs, Match
Safes, Brushes, Mantel Ornaments, &C., &c.
Wax and Rubber Dolls, Greenier's Patent Heads
III.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24


The editor for 1876 of the sterling Medical
Annual, know as Hostetter's Almanac, is now
ready, and may be obtained, free of cost, of
druggists end general country dealers in all
parts of the United States and British America,
and indeed IN every civilized portion of the
Western Hemisphere. It combines, with the
scundest practical advice for the preservation
and restoration of health, large amount of in
teresting and amusing light reading, and the
calendar, astronomical calculations, chronology
cal items, &c, are prepared with great care, and
will be found entirely accurate. The issue of
Hostetter's Almanac for 1876 will probably be
the largest edition of a medical work ever pub
lisned IN any county. The proprietors, Mcssrs.
IIostetter 81 Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt
Of two cent stamp, will forward copy by mali
to any person who cannot procure one in MS
ncighborhoOd.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
LLOYD T. ROHRBACH, Clerk.
Clerks Office, sunbury, Pa, Dec. 10, rs.
Executors Notice.

Estate OF George Spatz, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that letters testa-
IN mentary having been granted to the under
signed on the estate of George Spatz, late of
Georgetown, Lower Mahanoy township, North
cumberland county, Pa, deceased. AL persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claims TO
mon.
POLLY SPATZ,
Executrix.
Georgetown, Nov 90. '75-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

A NARROW EscAPE FROM DEATH.-On Satur-
day afternoon last Mrs. Benz. Hendricks, an old
and highly esteemed lady, residing on Walnut!
street, this place. was shot through the arm by
a boy through carelessness. The Daily of Mon
day gives the following particulars
"A lame boy, named George Wilyer, residing
on Third street, has been in the habit of shoot
ing at mark, in the lot back of his mothers, di-
rectly west of which is the real or kitchen part
of the Hendricks dwelling, fronting on Walnut
street. He has been repeatedly warned by per-
sons living in the neighborhood to leave OFF the
dangerous practice.
On Saturday, while Mrs. Hendricks was lean
ing over her cooking stove, engaged at her
household duties, ball came crashing through
the east kitchen window, entering one arm a lit
tie below the elbow, and passing out on the op-
posite side, near the wrist then, grazing the
forehead of Miss Ella Hendricks, her grand
daughter, 1t struck an opposite window, crack.
ing the glass, and fell to the floor.
The sudden shock caused Mrs. II. to faint.
Miss Fila was considerably scared she at once
called Mr.. NJ. L. and Miss Minnie Hendricks,
who were in another part of the house, and the
old lady was brought to by means of camphor,
DC.
The course of the ball was traced from tho
window at which it entered TO the rear of the
Wilver lot. On its way 1t passed through the
eastern fence Of the Hendricks property, the
boards on one side and window on the other
OF wash house in the yard, and the kitchen
window above mentioned. A paper target and q
number of bullet holes were found in the Wilver
fence, leaving no doubt that the shot was fired
by the boy above referred to. The wound
though serious, is not likely to produce q fata
result. Mrs. Hendricks is being cared for by
DIR. Shindel."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
CIROMOS-

Books expressly for Presents, Gold Pens and
Pencils, Pen Cases, Pocket Knives, and nume-
rOus other articles suitable for Holiday Presents.
The public are invited to call and examine the
immense stock at MRS. f. J. HAZELTINE'S,
Book and Periodical Store,
Dec. 10, 20. Market Square, Sunhury, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24

i NEW PATENT.-New patent oyeralls, open
back and warranted not to rip, are offered for
sale at the Central Clothing Hall of Messrs.
Simon y Onpenhcimer.