The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-09-21

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Cumberland County.-We copy the fol-
lowing from the Cumberland papers
of last week
The eldest son of Mr.. Con. Faller, of
Carlisle, made very narrow escape
from horrible death q few days ago.
It appears that the little boy got poses
sion of bottle containing washing fluid
and drank some of 1t. 1t was only
through the persistent efforts of the
medical attendant that the child's life
was spared.
Mr.. Levi Merritt's life was suddenly
terminated on Friday evening last at
about eight o'clock, whilst sitting in a
chair in his own house. He had been
helping to raise potatoes during the day,
and what we can learn did not complain
of any sickness. The cause of his death
is pronounced heart disease. He lived
in Mifflin twp, and was native of
Ohio, having come from that State,
about time of the late war.-NetUviue
Star.
On last Tuesday night the residence of
Mr.. Benz. Wolf, near the Reading ore
banks took fire from the stove. The
family were in bed at the time and had
1t not been for Mr.. Meals who was
passing and discovered the fire, the
building would have been consumed.
Mr.. M. awoke the family and the flames
were promptly subdued. Part of the
roof was burned and other portions of
the house damaged.
Iunlata County We copy the follow
ing from the Juniata county papers Of
last week
On Thursday of last week while stand
ing or sitting on the floor of Mr.. A.
Rice's barn, at Waterloo, in conversa-
tion with some men, Mr.. Absalom
Williams sunk down and expired in a
few moments without seemingly any
sickness or pain. He had just partaken
of a hearty dinner, and to all human
appearances was in excellent health and
spirits.
The only child of DIR. John S. Kilmer,
bright and interesting little son, died
very suddenly about noon on Sabbath.
1t is supposed to have had congestive
chill, which terminated in eath.-Port
Royal Times.
Last spring Mrs. Magruder, wife of
Jackson Magruder, who lives in Walk
er twp, had one bushel of potatoes
brought from Ohio. The potatoes were
planted, and the yield is fifty bushels
The potato is called the "Ohio Beauty"
The Miffiin Sentinel says: The Pres
bytery to which Rev. Benaugh belonged
in Philadelphia, has released him from
his ministerial work there, and he may
be expected in this place before long to
preach for the people who called him.
A one-year old boy of Mrs. James Car
gill, residing in Patterson, was severely
scalded on Monday afternoon by can
of hot jelly bursting and its contents
thrown over the child's head and face
The eyes are much injured and the head
and face scalded in blisters. Hopes are
entertained of his recovery although
there will be some designation of the
face and impaired vision. DIR. Banks is
rendering the necessary medical atten-
ton.
On Monday afternoon, Martin, six
year old son of Philo Pannebaker, who
resides in this place, was severely scald-
ed by upsetting tea kettle of boiling
hot water over his body while being
about the stove in the Kitchen. Large
patches of skin came off his breast and
arms when his clothing was removed
The little fellow suffered great agony for
the first twelve hours, but under the
care of DIR. Banks, he is now considera-
bly, relieved and hopes are entertained of
his recovery.-Denlocrdt & Register.