Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-12-24
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at the periodical stand IN the postohce'
IT is rumored that Sheriff Strne has appoint
edJ. II. Mccormick, Esq, of Milton, as hi
chief deputy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Scupham celebrated thei
tin wedding on last Monday evening. larg
party attended and all enjoyed themselves
CHRISTMAS being a legal holiday banks an
banking houses will be closed tomorrow.
THE Gas Company now turn off the gas in tn
streets at 10 o'clock instead of IL O'Clock, as or
dered by the Council.
REV. ]. W. CoNERY imprisoned in our county
Jail recently, on a charge of forgery, was re-
leased on Saturday last, by giving bail for hi'
appearance at court.
Rev. VI. L. Ross, Of ST. Louis, will preach In
the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning
and evening.
IF YOU want 4 bargin 20 to Mcdowell, at the
Howe Machine office. First-class sewing ma
chimes for fifty dollars, and splendid organs for
one hundred and twenty-five dollars. It.
ABor named John Cherry broke through the
ice on the river, on Monday last, and come near
drowning.
and constables to arrest all persons using fire.
arms in the built up part of the borough
Right.
THAT Depot Reporter of the Sunbury Daily is
a"phunuy" mann. He owns yellow dog.
SNrDERTowS man is engaged in trapping
wild turkeys by the wholesale. He caught
seventeen in one haul last week, and yet he was
unhappy. Where is the Northumberland Coun-
ty Game Association.
SEVERAL buildings being erected east of
the Gut bridge to be occupied by spring.
IRA T. CLEMENT, Esq, is building three dwell
ing houses on Vine street to give employment to
his hands who have been working on his saw
mills during the summer. II We had more such
men providing for their men during the winter
season, there would be much less complaint Of
hard times.
THE City Hotel is undergoing more improve
meuts. The proprietor, Mr.. z. I. Drumheller,
to add more to the comfort of his guests, is
having his dining room neatly calcemued, pa
pered and painted. He intends repaiEting the
whole inside of his hotel, aud we can assure the
public too, that it will be done in good taste, as
Mr.. Drumheller is determined to have every
thing about his house in frst-class order.
SHERIFF RoTHERNEL has been confined to the
house for a week past with rheumatism.
THERE are two editors, twenty-three physi-
cians, eighteen lawyers and twelve clergymen in
the Insane Asylum at Harrisburg.-DGily.
We are happy TO state that there are none
from SGnbury. The editors of the Daily, we
notice, are still at home hunting up locals as
lively as ever.
A SUNBuRY man cured a severe attack of
headach last Sunday by eating turkey.
LNE.-Murray & Co., having leased the Len
ker lime kline, are prepared to supply all want
ing lime at the very lowest rates. Orders left |
al the store the coal yard will receive prompt
attention. Good lime speciality.
The case of the Snyder County Bank vs. Capt. 1
W. A. Meeker did not come to trial this court,
he claiming to be too sick TO attend. This is
now the third term already he managed TO ge; |
of. II is well understood now that in addition
10 the s2O, 900 of stock gone. the stockholders
will have to make up yet at least $4,000 to meet
the losses of the Bank. Total, $4,000 j-!Selins-
grooe Times.
TuE river was frozen over on Thursday last,
and Friday parties crossed over on foot. The
ice Is now about @ inchs thick, and in some spots
Is very smooth. Skaters enjoying themselves
in gliding over its surface.
IT is nevertheless trne that Simon Il Open
heimer sell better overcoats, at lower prices,
than have ever been seen In Sunbury. Their
goods made up In frst-class style, in the
heighth Of fashion, and by their selling their
goods rapidly, are enabled to sell cheaper
than any one else. Their motto is "quIck sales
and small profts,' and they carry out fully
their intentions OF selling lower than any one
else is able TO.
OTsTERs.-Restaurant keepers and others will /
be glad to learn that Capt s. F. Neyin, OF this
place, furnishes the same oysters that are fur
nished by city dealers at the same prices that
paid in the cities. Dealers save the freight by
purchasing their oysters from him. He is now
prepared to fill orders in both large and small
quantities in shell, tub, can, &c.
NEW YEARS yIII~-The Washington Inde-
pendent Steam Fire company, of this place, will |
give another ball on New Years eve, 10 their
hall, on Third street. Tickets $500.
TIE Sunbury Fire Insurance Company was
brought to a wind up on Monday last on the pc
titlon Of creditors for a special injunction re-
straining them FROM doing any further business.
and which was granted by the court. Applica.
tlon will be made to-day for the appoint nert of
a receiver. Some New York and Philadelphia
Landlords will regret TO learn OF this, as no large
entertainments will be given hereafter TO insur-
ance men Of the cities by the officers OF the
above institution. Tie stockholders can also
console themselves that burglars will give them
wide berth, as they are fully aware that no
dividends q. profit will ever be declared.
THE Lutheran Sunday school will hold their
anniversary and christmas entertainment in the
church christmas night. An admission fee of 10
cents will be charged all who not members
of the school. Doors open at ca O'Clock p. m.
The depot reporter Of the Daily calls the edi- |
tor of the Watsontown Record, John jerusalem |
Autel, when everybody knows that his name is |
John Jehu Auten. That editor will doubt |
start libel suit. But then ''rose will smell as !
sweet by any other name
OLh huNtINleluB give uOiCc LuhL /
Messrs. Horace Waters tS Sons, of New York, |
are Offering unusual inducements during the |
Holiday Season to those who purpose buying |
Pianos or Organs. Recent exchanges contain |
the announcement of the marriage of Mr.. Horace |
Waters, Jr., which fact We consider as evidence |
Of the steady prosperity of the enterprising 6rm
TEE annual election for officers of the Luther. |
IN Sabbath School of Sunhury took place ON |
tuesday evening, Dec. 2lst, when the following
amed persons were elected TO serve for the en-
uing year:
Superiutendent-Johu Haas.
Asst supt-Soomon Weaver
sup't Infant Dep't-Mrs p. NJ. Shndel.
Asst sup'ts Infant Dep't--James Beard, Sam
el Coops, Miss Maggie shinde.
Secretary-H. b. Nef.