The Sullivan County Democrat

Tuesday Publication

Published by Michael Meylert and R. H. Forster

Laporte, PA

4 Jan 1854-25 Dec 1857

CHANGES TO WEDNESDAY PUBLICATION

Published by Michael MEYLERT and Andrew J. TROUT

4 Jan. 1854

P. WHITE, of Spencer, NY married to Miss Rebecca, dau. of Henry GRANT, of Cherry, in Dushore, on Jan. 1^st, by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Daniel SICKLE married to Mrs. Catherine FRYDENBURG, in Dushore on Dec. 27^th, by Rev. Wm. REESER.

On motion of Maj. Geo. F. BOAL, John B. LINN was sworn in District Attorney for this county at the last term of our court.

Drowned � Two Irishmen were drowned in crossing the Susquehanna, below Montoursville on Saturday evening last. They had been over the river, with a number of others, for liquor, and in crossing back the boat was capsized, and two of them perished before assistance could be rendered. The body of one of them was recovered on Sunday, but the other had not been found on Monday morning.

11 Jan. 1854

Christmas � An Irishman, Patrick WALSH, killed his wife on Friday night in Pittston Borough by cutting an artery in her leg, and is now in jail for the deed; and a Welshman, whose name we have not learned, on the same night, cut his wife�s head open with an axe and fled; not being arrested at last account. On the same day, a teamster was so injured by his horses running away, that he is not expected to recover, and, on Monday morning of this week, a man was found dead on the railroad track. We sincerely hope that no portion of similar train of misfortunes will cloud that place in the season of the New Year Holiday.(Wilkes-Barre Union)

List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, for quarter ending Dec. 31^st, 1853:

Orphan�s Court � The matter of the petitioners of Joseph CONVERSE, Sr. and James GLIDEWELL, Sr. for the specific performance of a trust and agreement to convey in and by Thomas GLIDEWELL, dec�d. The court will hear testimony in the above stated cases on the first day of next term.

William MONTAGUE, was found dead on Monday morning, near CORSON�S, Shrewsbury Twp., this county. We have not learned the particulars. (Muncy Luminary, Jan. 4)

18 Jan. 1854

Thomas J. WELLIVER and Philip MANNING, of Valley Twp., Montour Co., were recently engaged in hunting rabbits, when Mr. MANNING, supposing he saw a rabbit, and fired at the object, and on approaching the spot, to his astonishment, found he had shot a bullet hole through Mr. WELLIVER�S hat, cutting off some hairs, without injuring the head! (Danville Intelligencer)

25 Jan. 1854

John C. MERSERAU, Esq. of Auburn NY, has recently purchased of Mr. MEYLERT, an extensive tract of wild land, lying about 2 � miles from our Borough. The land was purchased for the use of the State Prison at Auburn � the timber to be used for manufacturing tools of various kinds by the prisoners. We understand that the Directors of the Prison intend to erect a Mill on the lands and open out roads as soon as possible.

On Thursday evening of last week, as two little girls, daughters of John S. STERNER, of Bloomsburg, were left alone for a short time in the room, they engaged in the innocent but dangerous amusement of burning paper, when the garments of one, aged about three years, caught fire and before assistance could be obtained, she was very seriously, if not mortally, burned. The poor little innocent is suffering intolerable from her crispan wounds. Parents and wards, having the charge of children, cannot possibly exercise too much care in preventing the recurrence of such disasters. PS Alice, died on Wednesday morning. (Columbia Democrat)

Charles T. EVANS, of Milton, Northumberland Co. married to Miss Ann M. BENNETT, of Shrewsbury, Sullivan Co., on 12^th inst., in Shrewsbury by Rev. R. BEDFORD.

1 Feb. 1854

On Monday last, John GLIDWELL, of Davidson Twp., caught in a fox trap a large Black Eagle, measuring seven feet and one inch from tip to tip.

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held 28^th Feb.:

Register�s Notice

Found Dead � One day last week, Jos. W. POTTER, late Register and Recorder of Luzerne Co., was found on the line of the new railroad from Scranton to Water Gay, just breathing his last. He was seen in the afternoon walking up the road and a few hours afterwards he was found as above stated.(Examiner)

8 Feb. 1854

Levi T. TATE, son of the Editor of the Columbia County Democrat, died in Bloomsburg on Jan. 29^th, aged about one month.

Philip CRONIN, died in Dushore on the 4^th inst., aged about 20 or 30 years (Note: ink spot)

1853 Sullivan Co. Statement

15 Feb. 1854

Make Your Own Candles � Take 12 ounces of alum for every ten pounds of tallow; dissolve the alum in water before the tallow is put in and then melt the tallow in the alum water, with frequent stirring, and it will clarify and harden the tallow, so as to make a most beautiful article, for either winter or summer use. If the wick be dipped in spirits of turpentine, the candles will reflect a more brilliant light.

A prisoner in Wilkes-Barre jail, James QUINN, who is under sentence of death, attempted to burn the jail, by setting fire to the planks of his cell, last week. The smoke nearly suffocated him and compelled him to give the alarm to save his life.

Daniel CORSON, of Shrewsbury married Miss Sarah NIECE, of Pennsville, on 7^th inst., by Rev. J. H. SWITZER, all of Lycoming Co.

8 Mar. 1854

No news of signficiance noted by transcriber.

15 Mar. 1854

Henry MCBRIDE married Miss Mary J. CRAVEN, at Hillsgrove on the 1^st inst., by Rev. R. BEDFORD, both of Hillsgrove.

The death warrant of James QUINN, convicted of the murder of Mahala WIGGINS, has been received by Sheriff DRUM, and was read to the prisoner on Friday last at 10 o�clock in the forenoon. QUINN was a good deal moved at the commencement, but became calm as it proceeded and bore it with considerable fortitude. The day of execution is fixed for April 7^th, between the hours of 10 and 3.(Times)

Information Wanted- Mr. J. Ross JONES, a citizen of Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, desires information in regard to his relatives. At the early age of about five years, he lost his father, who then resided in Hamilton Co., and his mother being sick and poor was unable to maintain the family. His father�s name was David JONES, who formerly resided at Brownsville, Pa. He had connections at Steubenville. Shortly after Ross� father�s decease, his mother, whose maiden name he does not know, also died, probably in Hamilton Co. They left several small children, viz: Charles, Thomas, Mary or Eliza, another sister, and himself. His father leaving no estate, the children were destitute and had to be parted. This took place in 1824 or 1828. Ross being the youngest was sent to the Poor House, since which time, he has had no tidings of his long lost friends. After remaining only a few days at the poor house, he was kindly taken out and raised by the late Judge BELL, of Hamilton Co. It would be a matter of great consolation if he could hear any one of the members of his father�s family, if living, or receive information from any one else, in relation to them. And to the end that his wishes may be as widely circulated as possible, he respectfully requests the press throughout the United States to copy this short article.

22 Mar. 1854

Julius BRAGG married Cornelia STODDARD, both of Asylum, Bradford Co., in Asylum, on 11^th inst., by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Thomas STREBY, of Overton, Bradford Co., married Caroline BLILER, of Forks Twp., at Campbellsville, by Rev. Richard BEDFORD.

James R. BORDER, died in NY at City Hospital on Feb. 26^th, of Small Pox, after an illness of 10 days. He was formerly of this county. It may be gratifying to his mother and friends to know, that he received every attention during his illness, and that his remains were interred in the Cemetery of an Order of which he was a member.

29 Mar. 1854

Treasurer�s Sale List of Unseated Lands in Sullivan Co.

Estate of Uz EVERETT, late of Elkland Twp., requests payments. Wm. MULLAN, Adm�r.

Serious Affray: Two Irishmen Shot! An affray, which may yet prove fatal in its consequences occurred on the opposite side of the river from this place on Saturday afternoon last between some raftmen, who in stress of wind and weather had put up at the tavern of Billy MORRIS, and a parcel of drunken Irishmen who had not quite recovered from celebration of St. Patrick�s Day on Friday. The Irishmen being largely in the majority drove the raftmen from their beds on Friday night to seek lodging on this side of the river, and took an early opportunity to renew the fracas on Saturday when the raftmen returned. They succeeded in cornering a young man of Clinton Co., David W. COUNCIL, whom they beset with a club and other hostile apparatus. Finding his life in danger, he drew his revolver and shot one of his assailants in the shoulder, and one through the hand, the ball glancing and also slightly injuring his head. After this desperate resistance, he was allowed to escape without further molestation. On a statement of the aggravated circumstances of the case, by COUNCIL and his party, before Justice CALVERT, they were allowed to depart with their rafts without the institution of any legal proceeding against them. We learn that the Irishman who was shot in the shoulder is in a dangerous condition.(Lycoming Gazette)

Dr. John C. KING, died at his residence in Mill Hall, on Feb. 27^th, aged 42 years. He was buried at Dunnsburg by the Masonic Fraternity (LaFayette Lodge #199 A. M. Y.) of which he was a member. He left a wife and several small children.

5 April 1854

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, for the quarter ending Marc. 31^st:

12 April 1854

No paper

19 April 1854

No paper

26 April 1854

John ARMSTRONG to be Post Master at Eagles-Mere, Sullivan Co., vice J. R. JONES, Esq., resigned. Appointment made by the Post Master General.

Our Excuse � There was no paper issued from this office for the last two weeks because: out of paper! Our subscribers will observe by the No. that they lose nothing by it, as we print 52 numbers for a year.

Estate of Philip FOUST, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. Elizabeth FOUST, Exec., Laporte

Register�s Notice

Mrs. Eliza F. CHAMBERLIN, died at Laporte on April 14^th, of Consumption, aged 26 years.

David RICHART, died in Davidson, on Feb. 22^nd, aged 70 years.

3 May 1854

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held May 23^rd:

Notice is hereby given to the heirs and legal representatives of John WARBURTON, dec�d, that depositions in the matter of petitions of James WARBURTON and Ellen MONTGOMERY will be taken on May 19^th.

James QUINN, the murderer of Mahala WIGGINS, by cleaving her skull with an ax last fall on a canal boat, was executed here today. He was brought out of his cell at 1� o�clock and, running eagerly up the steps of the scaffold, he looked around with apparent unconcern and composure and smiled and bowed to his acquaintances during prayer. A few minutes before 2 o�clock the Sheriff bid him farewell, the drop fell and he died after but a few struggles, and without having made any confession.[Wilkes-Barre, Apr. 21]

Last Sunday we met upon the Berwick road, three young men; in a dilapidated buggy driving a jaded horse on a trot, and bearing on their laps a black coffin. We afterwards learned this contained the body of QUINN, who was executed at Wilkes-Barre, and had expressed his wish to be buried at Danville, where he had relations.

10 May 1854

Henry HOFFMAN and Henry THORNTON, convicted at Troy of an attempt to murder an officer, made their escape on Wed. last, while on their way to the Auburn State Prison. They jumped from a railway train when it was within ten miles of their destination, and going at a rate of 30 miles an hour. They were properly shackled and handcuffed, and no fears were entertained that , thus fettered, they would even attempt to escape. Not trace has been found of them.

17 May 1854

The Small Pox is said to be raging with terrible malignity in Bradford Co.

24 May 1854

Laporte Borough Ordinance:

Emile C. GEYELIN married to Estella Antoinette, adopted daughter of the Hon. J. Richter JONES, of Eaglesmere, in Philadelphia on May 11^th, by Rev. DUCACHE, Rector of St. Stephens� Church.

Notice - $1.50 per Cord paid for Hemlock Bark, delivered at the Tannery at Laporte.

31 May 1854

GLAS, of Danville married Mrs. Mary J. GILLSON, of Towanda, in Towanda, on May 25^th, by Rev. M�MAHON.

A large two story frame building belonging to Mrs. CORSON, in Shrewsbury Twp., this county, and for many years kept as a pubic house, was entirely consumed by fire, on Thursday of last week, together with a considerable quantity of furniture. The property was insured in the Lycoming Co. Mutual Insurance Co.(Muncy Luminary)

7 June 1854

Skeleton of a Dead Man found in Forkston, Wyoming Co. on the 15^th May. He had probably been dead some six or eight years.

William HOTTESTINE, of Overton, Bradford Co. married Miss Angeline HEVERLY, of Forks Twp., at Campbellsville on June 1^st, by Rev. R. BEDFORD.

John H. LAWRENCE married Miss Hannah C. DIEFFENBACHER, both of Cherry, in Cherry on May 31^st, by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

14 June 1854

Eleazer W. ZANER married Miss Rebecca C. REESER, both of Cherry, in Cherry on the 4^th inst., by Rev. A. J. BENDER.

Trial List � Sept. Term

21 June 1854

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

28 June 1854

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

5 & 12 July 1854

No paper

19 July 1854

Rev. J. H. CARGILL, of the Methodist Church, who had just been stationed at Montrose by the conference, was killed by the discharge of a cannon on the 4^th of July at Susquehanna. PA. He had but a short time before come into the place to attend the celebration. There were two cannon, one larger and one smaller, stationed nearly opposite ot each other, in front of the Harmony Hotel, at the distance of a rod or two from the road. The man in charge of the cannon had applied the match once or twice ineffectually to the larger one, and was about applying it again, as the deceased, coming up the road, ran across hastily in front of it. As he was in range of it, it discharged, blowing him over and over some distance, shattering his left arm, tearing open his side and otherwise horribly disfiguring his person. He was taken in great agony to the hotel, and medical aid and other assistance rendered him, but he died in a few hours.(Binghamton Republican)

Howell ELIAS, a Welchman, aged some 87 years, hung himself in Danville, on July 4^th.

Estate of Isaac CRAVEN, late of Plunketts Creek Twp., requests payments. Henry W. DYE, Adm�r, Hillsgrove.

Half a Cent Reward! Ran away from the subscriber, on the 6^th inst., Michael BROWN, an indentured apprentice of the framing business. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension; and all persons are cautioned not to harbor or trust him on my account, as I will pay no debts of his contracting after this date. J. R. JONES, Shrewsbury.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, for the Quarter ending June 30^th:

26 July 1854

The 3^rd Annual Sullivan Co. Agricultural Society will hold a Fair on Oct. 4^th.

2 Aug. 1854

ezer HORTON, of Asylum Twp., Bradford Co., married Miss Ellen M. CRANDALL, of Wilmot Twp., Bradford Co., at the Laporte Hotel on July 30^th, by Henry E. SHIPMAN, Esq.

Laporte Borough Ordinance: Horses shall not be permitted to run at large within the limits of this Borough under the following penalty from and after the 1^st day of Aug. next � to be impounded by the High Constable, and a find imposed of two shillings for every day or night impounded.

9 Aug. 1854

James P. SHUNK, was found dead in the canal at BROWER�S Lock, near Port Providence, Montgomery Co., on 20^th ult., supposed to have been murdered by a mob of Irishmen.

16 Aug. 1854

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

23 Aug. 1854

Register�s Notice

Orphan�s Court sale of Michael M�CORMICK Estate

Notice � All persons are hereby notified not to sell anything to, or purchase anything from my wife, Catharine, (her mind not being in a proper condition to enable her to transact business) as I will pay no debts of her contracting, and I will hold responsible anyone that buys anything from her. William KING, Dushore.

CHANGES TO A SATURDAY PUBLICATION

2 Sept. 1854

Henry STEVENSON, of Laporte Twp., was struck with lightning, during a thunder shower on Saturday afternoon last, and, before his situation was discovered, life was extinct. There was a little child in company with him at the time of the accident who escaped unhurt. The deceased leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss.
"Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."

S. S. ROGERS, of Forks married Miss Sarah PLOTTS, of Hillsgrove, at Hillsgrove on Aug. 23^rd, by Rev. Richard BEDFORD.

Laporte Borough Ordinance � It is ordered from and after the 1^st Sept., to the 15^th Sept. no cows, oxen or horned cattle within the limits of this borough shall be permitted to run at large after 8 o�clock in the evening, under like penalty with ordinance relative to horses.

New Stage Route from Muncy to Dushore - The subscribers respectfully announce that under the authority of the General Post Office Department, a Tri-Weekly mail service has been established between Dushore via Laporte and Hughesville to Muncy, and that for the conveyance of the mail and the accommodation of the traveling public, they have put upon the route a line of Two Horse Stages, forming a connection at Muncy with the Cattawissa and Danville State, and at Dushore with the Stage to Towanda. Leave Muncy every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, returning leaves Dushore Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 o�clock A.M. Fare from Dushore to Muncy, $2.25. Jacob J. REED and Edkin CORSON

16 Sept. 1854

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

30 Sept. 1854 (Vol. 4 #7)

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

Notice: No papers published in Oct. � Nov.

1 Dec. 1854 (Vol. 4 #8)

Note: Publication day is Friday hereafter.

To Our Patrons � Having secured reliable help in our office, we resume the publication of the Democrat.

Fatal and Distressing Accident � About noon on Thursday last, as John RANSOM, wife and child, were crossing the railroad track a short distance below the depot at this place, in a top buggy, the horse obstinately refused to go either backward or forward, and a wood train which was slowly backing towards them, striking a loose star standing upon the track, drove it upon the buggy, which was crushed beneath it, killing Mrs. RANSOM almost instantly. The head of the unfortunate lady, in falling, struck a sharp stone which fractured her skull in the region of the eye, and she had other severe injuries upon her person. It is supposed that the violent fall from the buggy killed her, as the car did not run over her, its headway being so slow that it was stopped by the fragments of the vehicle. Mr. RANSOM saved himself by jumping from the buggy with the child in his arms and endeavored but failed to pull his wife out with him. No blame whatever for this fatal result can be attached to the engineer of the wood train or any other person. The accident was one of those melancholy casualties, which instantly snap the brittle thread of life, and which human foresight cannot avoid. Mrs. RANSOM was the only daughter of Mr. S. G. ANDRUS, of Elmira, and was an amiable, intelligent and kind hearted lady. Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Her remains were taken to Elmira for burial. (Lycoming Gazette)

Estate of James DONOHO, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. John PERSUN and Margaret DONOHO, Execs.

Notice � All persons are hereby notified not to trust my wife, Sarah, on my account, as she does not live with me; therefore I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Thomas SHEILS, Colley (Sept. 30^th).

Six Cent Reward � Escaped from the subscriber, in Cherry Twp., John NEVEL, an indentured apprentice. Notice is therefore given not to trust or harbour him on my account, as I will pay no debts of his contracting. Hiram LONG, Dushore (Nov. 9^th).

8 Dec. 1854

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Dec. 12^th - Land situated in Cherry Twp., containing about 3 acres, two frame dwelling houses, one store and a blacksmith shop. Seized and taken in execution as the property of George V. ELLIS.

15 Dec. 1854

Augustus LIPPINCOTT, of Plunketts Creek, married to Miss Mary W., daughter of Dr. Josiah JACKSON, of Dushore, at Dushore by Rev. R. BEDFORD, on the 14^th inst.

22 Dec. 1854

29 Dec. 1854

No paper issued

5 Jan. 1855

CHANGES TO FRIDAY PUBLICATION

No paper was issued from this office last week � cause � the holidays.

Dr. PECK has left our county, for the purpose of filling the vacancy in Berwick, occasioned by the removal of Dr. A. J. BRASS. We fear that the vacancy occasioned by his removal will not be readily filled.

John HUNTER married to Miss Ann LAIRD, both of Davidson, on Dec. 21^st, by Robert TAYLOR, Esq.

Samuel VANDYKE married Miss Jane E. SHARP, both of Albany Twp., on 20^th ult., by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

George SHAFFER married Miss Elizabeth SNYDER, both of Cherry, on Dec. 25^th, by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Valentine DOHM, of Laporte married Miss Catharine HUNSINGER, of Cherry, in Laporte Twp., Dec. 15^thult., by H. E. SHIPMAN, Esq.

12 Jan. 1855

C. C. WOOD, of Laporte married Miss Caroline E. MOODY, of Standing Stone, in Standing Stone, on Dec. 25^th. [see next week]

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, for the Quarter ending, Dec. 31^st, 1854:

19 Jan. 1855

Isaiah WHITLOCK, of Muncy, has been appointed one of the Assistant Sergeant-at Arms of the House.

The marriage notice in our last weeks issue was incorrect, being a misstatement of time, place &c., we correct it this week by giving a true statement: C. C. WOOD, of Laporte, married Miss Caroline E. MOODY, of Standing Stone, Bradford Co., in Candor, Tioga Co., NY, Dec. 31^st, by R. HAWLEY, Esq.

Geo. BRIDGE married Miss Margaret STEVENSON, both of Laporte Twp., on the 11^th inst., by Robert TAYLOR, Esq.

26 Jan. 1855

Hiram M. ROE married Miss Susan HARRIS, both of Cherry, in Cherry on the 14^th inst., by Hon. William COLLEY.

3 Feb. 1855

Clinton WELSH, Esq., a young lawyer of Lewisburg, lost his way in Philadelphia, one night week before last, and walked into the Delaware and was drowned.

Register�s Notice

1854 Annual Statement

Two persons were burned to death at Mauch Chunk on Jan. 25^th. A Brunswick coal boat, lying at the wharf, caught fire last night, and the Captain named COZGRUFF and his son, were burned to death before they could be rescued. It is supposed the Captain, as well as his son, were lying drunk at the time, and perished from inability to help themselves. Their bodies were burnt to a crisp.

9 Feb. 1855

Cold Weather � Tuesday morning, Feb. 6^th, was the coldest on Record. Thermometer at daylight 26 deg. below zero. The weather for the last twenty four hours has been colder than ever before known in this place. Snow to the depth of 8 inches fell on Wednesday.

Arrest of Counterfeiters � A bill altered from a five to a fifty dollars, was passed on a Mr. HERSCH, of Danville, a few days since, by two men who left in the cars on the same day for Philadelphia, but on their arrival they were waited upon by a couple of police officers, the facts having been previously telegraphed to Mayor CONRAD, and they were both arrested. Several hundred dollars of counterfeit notes were found in their possession which they stated they had purchased from John MENGAS at Muncy Dam. On Friday morning last, three officers left Philadelphia for MENGAS� residence to which they repaired at an early hour on Saturday morning. Admittance being refused, they broke open the door but found no one in the house but Mrs. M., the children and four heavily loaded guns. Not wishing to be foiled in their determination to arrest him, they repaired to HAUSE�S Tavern in Montour Co., where they found the gentleman asleep in a chamber up stairs, together with five other men. The officers drew their revolvers and said they would shoot the first one who attempted resistance and MENGAS was immediately secured and taken to Philadelphia. Several hundred dollars of counterfeit money was also found in his possession. Mr. MENGAS has been long suspected and charged with dealing in counterfeit money, and has had frequent warnings of the impropriety of his conduct in this respect, and will now have to await the judicial investigation which is to follow when he will reap the benefit of his folly. (Muncy Luminary)

John FRAWLEY was convicted of manslaughter in stabbing John WELCH, in an affray which occurred on Dec. 25^th last. All the parties to this affair were Irishmen. FRAWLEY was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment in the Penitentiary.(Lycoming Gazette)

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Feb. 27^th � Land situated in Forks Twp., containing a front on Hills Grove and Loyalsock Road, 50�; in 22� depth and saw mill. Seized and taken in execution as the property of William BROWN and Isaac BRUNER.

16 Feb. 1855

A Donation Party will be given to Rev. Jacob MILLER, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at his residence in Headlyville on March 14^th.

A Grand Ball will be held at the Laporte Hotel on the 21^st inst.

23 Feb. 1855

Election Results of Sullivan Co.

William BURKE married Miss Esther REED, both of Laporte Twp., in Laporte on Feb. 22^nd inst., by Wm. A. MASON, Esq.

Miss Harriet A. UNDERWOOD, the girl whom it was reported was found dead in a church, three miles above Wilkes-Barre at Forty Fort, a short time since, has not yet been heard from by her parents. There is a mystery about her disappearance.

Trial List � Feb. Term

2 Mar. 1855

George A. BALDWIN, of Laporte married Miss Eliza BLACK, of Colley, in Laporte, March 1^st, by Wm. A. MASON, Esq.

9 Mar. 1855

Jno. RUSSELL, residing near Oristown, Franklin Co., came to his death on Thursday week last, in a shocking manner. He had been engaged in burning lime, and was found next morning upon the top of the kiln, dead; his lower extremities burnt away, and his body was much charred. It is supposed that after throwing fresh stone upon the top of the kiln, he lay down upon them whilst they were cool, and he composed himself to sleep, scarcely conscious of the danger to which he was exposed. He was a man of intemperate habits.

16 Mar. 1855

Paper missing from file.

23 March 1855

Harriet C., wife of Henry DIEFFENBACH, died in Colley Twp., on Thursday, aged 26 years, 10 months and 26 days [poem].

Alice Maria died on 16^th inst. and Anna Louisa died on 18^th inst., twin children of Joseph and Mary Elizabeth GANSEL, in Cherry Twp. Aged 5 weeks.

30 Mar. 1855

Isaiah WHITLOCK, Esq., of Lycoming Co., present Sergeant at Arms in the Senate, has been appointed by Gov. POLLOCK one of his Aides, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Michael STRUPPLER married Miss Armena STALL, of Cherry, in Cherry by Elias HAHN, Esq., 23^rd inst.

Estate of George HUNSINGER, Sr., late of Forks Twp., requests payments. George HUNSINGER, Jr., Admin., Forks

Orphan�s Court Sale � To Be Held April 26^th. Land in Cherry Twp., containing 98 acres. Late estate of Patrick BROWN. In pursuance of an order issued out of the Orphan�s Court, Sullivan Co., William D. EVANS, guardian of the minor heirs of dec�d, of Pottstown, Montgomery Co.

Notice � The Co-partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers in the Laporte Steam Saw Mill, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Michael MEYLERT, Chapman BALDWIN, William MEYLERT, Laporte, March 23^rd.

6 April 1855-21 April 1855

Papers missing from files.

28 April 1855 [extra]

Estate of Samuel BEARE, late of Colley Twp., requests payments. Wm. REESER, Exec.

5 May 1855

Lackawanna Co. � The bill to erect this county has passed both branches of the Legislature, and will doubtless receive the signature of the Governor. The people included within the boundaries of the new county are to determine by vote where the seat of justice shall be. Scranton, probably, will be selected.

Register�s Notice

12 May 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

19 May 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

26 May 1855

Sheriff�s Sales � To Be Held May 29^th:

2 June 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

9 June 1855

Elopement Extraordinary � The good folks of this borough were somewhat stirred upon Friday morning last, with the news that an elopement of an unusual kind in these parts had just been consummated. It seems that one B. C. WINCHELL, living not far from town, not having a proper regard for a certain commandment commencing, "Thou shalt not covet," &c., enticed away the worser half of one of his neighbors and is since non est inventus. It is rumored that WINCHELL had mortgaged his farm not long before as a preliminary arrangement, and probably carried off the proceeds � at least it is presumable that he carried off everything that could be transported, for which he deserves to be transported, in a different sense than that which the happy couple understand it. The ludicrousness of the affair is apparent when it is known that both had arrived at the dignity of grandparents. The woman has left a family, among which are several small children. The deserted wife is said to be much distressed by the occurrence.(Tioga Agitater)

William BROWN, of Elkland married Miss Angeline WARBURTON, of Fox, in Fox on the 24^th last, by Rev. R. BEDFORD

15 June 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

22 June 1855

Miss Henrietta G. DRAKE, a respectable young lady of Williamsport, committed suicide on Friday the 1s^t inst, by taking 21 grains of morphine. The poison performed its work slowly, and she did not expire till the afternoon of Sunday. It was then only discovered that she had taken it, but it was too late to administer any remedy. She was about 30 years of age. No cause can be assigned for the rash act. She was subject to acts of melancholy, and frequently said that there was no use in living She had no friends or relatives in the vicinity. Was a seamstress by occupation.

29 June 1855

It is not generally known to the people the law requiring the registry of births, marriages and deaths, was repealed by the legislature of last winter. The act was repealed quite early in the last session and we think the papers of the country have hitherto neglected to notice it.

6 & 13 July 1855

Papers missing from files.

20 July 1855

A cannon, which was used in celebrating at Canton, on July 4^th, being too heavily loaded, burst, scattering fragments in every direction, wounding a man and boy, both of whom have since died. Jonathan JACKSON, was of Union Twp, Tioga Co., leaves a large family. He was firing the cannon by means of a cigar and was struck by a fragment in the side, causing his death, after a few days suffering. We have not learned the name of the boy, but was so badly injured that he survived but a few hours.(Bradford Reporter)

A slab, containing the clothes belonging to Eli GIBBS, of Standing Stone, was picked up in the river below that place one day last week. As it was known that he had occasion to cross the river that day, his friends became alarmed and made search for him. On Saturday, his lifeless body was found on DODGE�S bar, near Terrytown. It is supposed that he placed his clothes upon the slab, and attempted to swim the river, pushing the slab before him, being seized with cramp and no assistance at hand, he was drowned.(Bradford Reporter)

Samuel P. COLLINGS, lately of Wilkes-Barre, appointed by President PIERCE, US consul at Tangier, died at Tangier. He was for a long time editor of the Wilkes-Barre Farmer.

Michael KAHNIA married Miss Caroline BUMGARDNER, both of Cherry, in Dushore on the 4th inst., by E. O. RICHART, Esq.

Charles SCHEFFER married Miss Mary ZIMMERMAN, both of Cherry, at Cherry on the 15^th inst., by Elias HAHAM, Esq.

27 July 1855

Notice � Whereas my wife, Bridget, has left my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, this is therefore to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Thomas PYNE, Cherry, July 23^rd.

3 Aug. 1855

Note: Paper ripped in half � bottom of all pages missing

10 Aug. 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

17 Aug. 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

24 Aug. 1855

Trial List � Sept. Term

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Aug. 24^th � Land situated in Elkland Twp., containing 25 acres. Also land in Elkland Twp., containing 30 acres. Seized and taken in execution as the property of William SCHMIDT.

31 Aug. 1855

Jacob WILLIAMS married to Miss Elizabeth BROWN, both of Elkland, in Elkland on 16^th inst., by John C. LITTLE, Esq.

7 Sept. 1855

Hon. Horace WILLISTON died at his residence in Athens, on Tuesday morning, in the 74^th year of his age. He was one of the oldest members of the bar of the county and presided over the courts of this district for some years.(Bradford Reporter, 14 Sept. 1855)

John A. B. SIEBERT, was lodged in prison yesterday, charged with the murder of a young woman, Cathrine BOUCH, at Womlesdorf, where they both resided. It is said he was attached to the young woman, but that she did not receive his suit with much favor; despairing of success he took her life.(Reading paper, Sept. 1)

Mrs. Mary B., wife of Jerome J. GREEN and daughter of James BLACK, of Tuscarora, committed suicide on Aug. 26^th, by cutting her throat with a razor. She had an affectionate husband, possessed an amiable disposition � an untarnished Christian character and highly respectable connections. Temporary insanity is believed to be the cause.(Bradford Argus)

14 Sept. 1855

M. T. HOWELL, formerly of this place, to Miss Clarah WEBB, of Jersey Shore, in Jersey Shore, on the 11^th inst., by Rev. J. W. ELLIOTT

Removal � The undersigned hereby gives notice, that he has removed his residence from New York City to "Elk Lake", Elkland Twp., Sullivan Co., where he may hereafter be found by those wishing to transact business with him. His address is Eldredsville, Sullivan Co. Henry PETERS.

Register�s Notice

Estate of Thomas QUINN, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. James DEEGAN and James FITZSIMMONS, Execs., Cherry.

Estate of Peter HUNSINGER Jr., late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. John S. GREEN, Admin., Cherry.

21 Sept. 1855

Information Wanted � On Horace BIDDLE, who left this county about a year ago, and has not been heard of since. Any information will be thankfully received by his aged wife, who is now in destitute circumstances at this place.

Westly GRACE, residing in Springfield, Bradford Co., set fire to the house in which his aged mother resided a few days since, which was consumed together with the barn and all the contents of both. It is supposed that the villain intended to add murder to arson. He is one of the most heartless wretches on earth, and has long been an exile from the parental roof on account of his many crimes.(Elmira Rep.)

28 Sept. 1855

Paper missing from files.

5 Oct. 1855

Sullivan Co. Agricultural Fair Awards [See next week]

Estate of Francis K. BOYLES, late of Elkland Twp., requests payments. Gideon S. BOYLES, Admin., Elkland

Estate of Charles SCOTT, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. Mahlon K. SCOTT, Exec., Cherry

Dissolution � The copartnership heretofore existing between John P., Benjamin and Josiah LITTLE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Forks. Sept. 1^st

George A. CHAMBERLAIN, formerly of this place, married Miss Celestia HALFPENNY, of Muncy, in Hughesville on the 23^rd ult., by R. M. FLACK.

Daniel LITTLE married Miss Anna Maria KELLIS, both of Elkland, at Forks on Sept. 27^th, by John BLACK, Esq.

Henry DIEFFENBACHER, of Colley married Miss Mary MOSIER, of Dushore, on Sept. 22^nd, by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Francis FISHER, of Lee Settlement married Miss Mary Ann CHUNK, of same, on 30^th ult. by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

12 Oct. 1855

Sullivan Co. Agricultural Society Fair List of Awards [See last week]

List of Letters remaining at the Post Office at Laporte, Quarter ending Sept. 31^st:

19 Oct. 1855

Official Elections Returns

26 Oct. 1855

B. L. CHENEY, of this place married Miss Amanda M. REYNOLDS, of Bridgewater, in Montrose on the 17^th inst., by Elder POST.

Samuel DILL, of Cherry married Miss Catharine GRAUL, of Headlyville, on Oct. 9^th, by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Isaac BUCK, of Shrewsbury married Miss Sarah J. OSLER, of Elkland, on May 31^st, by Elder N. CALLENDER.

Daniel FLEMING, of Forks married Miss Catharine OSLER, of Elkland, on Oct. 4^th, by Elder N. CALLENDER.

3 Nov. 1855

Rhodolphus ALGER, of New Lisbon, NY married to Miss Cordelia POTTER, of Dushore, in Dushore on the 24^th ult., by Rev. AVERY.

16 Nov. 1855

Samuel FULMER married Miss Anna SMITH, both of Cherry, in Laporte on Nov. 11^th, by H. E. SHIPMAN, Esq.

23 Nov. 1855

On Saturday last, James W. WEED, constable of Fox Twp., brought to this place and lodged in jail, Michael KANN and Anna VEITANGRUBER, Germans charged with the murder of John VEITANGRUBER, husband of the woman above named. The facts of the case, as near as we can learn them are as follows: John VEITANGRUBER resided in Elkland Twp., on a small farm, with his wife; they had always lived in peace together till last Spring, when KANN came to the house of VEITANGRUBER to live. VEITANGRUBER and KANN frequently had quarrels and on the 15^th May last, VEITANGRUBER suddenly disappeared, and it was alleged by KANN and VEITANGRUBER�S wife, that he had gone to Canton, Bradford County. A short time after his disappearance KANN was seen to have on VEITANGRUBER�S clothes and watch, which, together with other circumstances, excited the suspicion of the neighbors, that all was not right and KANN and VEITANGRUGER�S wife were arrested, and brought before John BLACK, Justice of the Peace, in that township, but nothing being proved against them, they were discharged. One day last week, as Joseph MCCARTY was crossing the field, a few rods from VEITANGRUBER�S house, he came to a tree just in the edge of the woods, which had been blown over by the wind, and immediately under the roots of which, had been a hole dug and filled partly up again. The tree had been cut off, and efforts been made, judging from appearances, to turn the stump back to its natural place. The loose dirt was taken from the hole, and several pieces of human flesh were found in the .. (Note: page folded) .. toe-nail and a portion of the face and whiskers. The body had evidently been buried there, with the intention of turning the stump back again, and thus covering the grave entirely up, but being unable to pry the stump back, the body was disinterred, and concealed in another place. No piece was found large enough to be identified as that of the body of VEITANGRUBER, but it is evident that foul means have been used on some one.

Estate of Jonathan HOAGLAND, late of Fox Twp., request payments. Rachael HOAGLAND, Admin., Fox.

30 Nov. 1855

Benjamin L. CHENEY, of this place has been appointed Prothonotary of this county, vice T. J. INGHAM resigned. He enters upon the duties of the office on Monday next.

Estate of John BROWN, late of Forks Twp., requests payments. John and Thos. BROWN, Execs., Forks

7 Dec. 1855

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

14 Dec. 1855

Alfred COLE married Miss Hetta SNYDER, both of Cherry Twp., at Amos ELLIS� in Cherry, on Nov. 24^th by Elias HAHN, Esq.

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Dec. 25^th:

21 Dec. 1855

Mysterious Disappearance of a Man � Some 18 months since a man by the name of John G. VEITANGRUBER and wife and a little boy 10 years of age, together with a man by the name of John M. KAMM and daughter of some 9 years of age (Germans) came to this county and purchased a piece of land at Elk Lake, where they erected a house and dwelled therein, and made improvements on the land, and purchased personal property in common. VEITANGRUBER being a shoemaker by occupation, did sometimes leave home for several weeks to work at his trade at such places as he could obtain work, and on the 14^th May last, left again, to go to Canton, Bradford Co. Since that time he has not been heard from. The long absence of VEITANGRUBER has aroused suspicion of the neighbors, who have arrested the wife of VEITANGRUBER and said KAMM, on suspicion of having murdered said VEITANGRUBER, and they are now lodged in jail at this place, awaiting their trial. Said VEITANGRUBER was a man below medium size, black hair, fair complexion and about 38 years of age. It is hoped that exchange papers and others, will publish this notice, and much oblige the anxious sorrowing prisoners. Laporte. [Note � Name spelled KANN in Nov. 23^rd paper]

28 Dec. 1855

Editor�s note: No paper provided from records.

4 Jan. 1856

NOTE: FRIDAY PUBLICATION

Thomas L. KITCHEM married Miss Lecettia CORSON, both of Shrewsbury, on 13^th inst., by S. K. MCBRIDE, Esq.

Notice � A meeting of the citizens of Laporte, will be held at the School House, in this place, Tuesday evening, January 8^th, for the purpose of organizing a Literary Society. A general attendance is desired, of both male and female.

Letter from a "neighbor" on the VEITANGRUBER � KAMM case claiming the prisoners' innocence.

11 Jan. 1856

No paper published

18 Jan. 1856

Asa SPERRY, of Davidson married to Miss Mary Jane FEISTER, of Shrewsbury, on the 27^th ult, by Rev. Alvah R. JONES.

Wm. M. MILLER married to Miss Mary C. HILLSING, both of Forkston, on 6^th inst., by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Estate of Isaac CRAVEN, requests claims. C. J. RICHARDSON, Auditor, Laporte

25 Jan. 1856

An extraordinary accident occurred at the Steam Mill of Col. John F. MEANS, in Monroe Twp., on 31^st ult., resulting in the death of Joseph SEEBISCH. The deceased with two others, was engaged in chopping down a large tree, when the axe of one of the others slipped from the helve, the bitt striking him on the thigh, severing the main arteries and causing his death in less than five minutes. The deceased was a German about 31 years of age, had been in this country about 3 years, and was a temperate and industrious man. The affliction of so sudden a death is, in this instance, greatly aggravated by the circumstance that he was to have been married the following day.(Reporter)

John ADDISON, was found frozen to death, in Choconut Twp., Susquehanna Co. on Wednesday, the 9^th inst. He left home on Tuesday afternoon to go to a store about half a mile distant, and was seen by some lumbermen to cross over a creek on a log, on his way home. The next day he was found dead, a short distance from the creek. He had been confined to his house for some time with a sprained ankle, and it is supposed he must have hurt it again, as it was apparent that he had walked two or three rods on his knees. He had rolled down the snow, some distance around him to keep from freezing.(Montrose Rep.)

Henry KENHART, an hostler at the American Hotel, Williamsport, was kicked in the abdomen, by a horse on Wednesday the 9^th inst., and died on Thursday evening following. The deceased was about 50 years old.

1855 Annual Statement

1 Feb. 1856

Fire at Danville � On Friday evening last, about 11 o�clock, our town was aroused by the cry of fire which broke out in Lewis LANG�S Store, next door to the Montour Court House. The store house and dwelling house of Mr. L. burnt up. The court house took fire at the end next the burning building and was considerably damaged, but by the gallant exertions of our citizens, the building and public records were all saved. The court house was insured and Mr. LANG had an insurance we understand, of $4,000 on his store and buildings.(Danville Intelligencer)

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Feb. 26^th. Land situated in Davidson Twp., containing 122 � acres, dwelling house and stable. Seized and taken in execution at the suit of Thomas CARROTHERS vs Moses SAVAGE.

Dissolution - The copartnership heretofore existing between E. HOAGLAND and C. M. BOYLES in the mercantile business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent; the business will be carried on by C. M. BOYLES. All persons having unsettled accounts will please call and settle immediately. C. M. BOYLES, Elkland.

Orphan�s Court � In the matter of the petition of John PHILLIPS, for specific performance of a contract to convey real estate, entered into with Thomas GLIDEWELL, dec�d. Notice to appear at least 6 weeks in the Sullivan Co. Democrat, previous to the first day of next term.

Eaglesmere Academy, has been organized for classical and general education. John N. LUKENS, principal.

8 Feb. 1856

James W. SPICER, of Oxford, Chemung Co., NY married to Miss Harriet A. MOORE, of Wyoming, Luzerne Co., on the 6^th ult, at Dunmore, Luzerne Co., by Rev. J. F. WILBER.

Edkin CORSON married Miss Angeline TAYLOR, both of Davidson, on the 5^th inst., by Rev. A. R. JONES.

15 Feb. 1856

Michael D. CORCORAN married Miss Abigal WHITAKER, both of Plunketts Creek, by John C. LITTLE, Esq., at his residence in Forks Twp. on the 9^th.

Trial List � Feb. Term

22 Feb. 1856

Rev. D. F. CARRAHAM, of Norristown, PA married to Mrs. Mary HILLS, of Elmira, NY, on the 5^th inst., by Rev. D. B. CHENCY.

29 Feb. 1856

Doylestown, PA � Jacob ARMBRUSTER, convicted of the murder of his wife, was hanged today (Feb. 15^th) within the walls of the jail. He was attended to the scaffold by his two sons, on whose testimony he was convicted, but he refused to shake hands with them and denied the minister leave to pray. He said repeatedly to the Sheriff � "You dare not hang me; you know you dare not;" and continued to protest his innocence to the last. His dying words were � "I want no judge but God." The drop fell and he died without a struggle.

George C. BIRD, of Forks married Miss Harriet KAYE, of Elkland, at Campbellsville by Rev. R. BEDFORD, on the 8^th inst.

Mrs. Hannah, wife of David PARMETER, died in Laporte on the 20^th inst., after a lingering illness and severe suffering, aged 37 years, 11 months and 20 days. She was the daughter of John and Fanny GUARD, of Gibson, Susquehanna Co. She leave behind her companion and four children.

7 Mar. 1856

Court Proceedings � Feb.

Nicholas KNELLER married Mrs. Rebecca SCHMECKENBECKER, both of Cherry, in Cherry, on 1^st inst., by Elias HAHN, Esq.

John G., son of Wm. H. and Lydia BALDWIN, died in Forksville on Feb. 18^th, aged 1 month and 3 days.

Solona, wife of James BLACK, died in Forksville on Feb. 27^th, aged 37 years, 4 months and 8 days. [poem]

14 Mar. 1856

Paper missing

21 Mar. 1856

Abraham REICHARD married Miss Sarah Malissa SULT, on the evening of the 18^th inst, at the North Mountain School House, after divine service by Rev. A. R. JONES.

28 Mar. 1856

John HAZLETINE, died in the mines of the Bloomsburg Iron Company on the 17^th inst. He was an industrious man, aged about 40 years.

4 April 1856

Paper missing

11 April 1856

We learn that a woman residing in Forks Twp., one day last week, having occasion to go to one of the neighbors, who lived but a short distance from her house, left in the cradle asleep, near the fire, her infant, aged about 6 months. Although not absent but a short time, what was her horror on returning to find her child literally burned to a crisp and life extinct! The sparks from the stove having snapped into the cradle, setting fire to the clothes, which produced this shocking result. We did not learn the name.

The steam saw mill of David GARDNER, Athens, Bradford Co., was destroyed by fire on Saturday night, 22^nd inst. His loss is estimated at about $3,000.

18 & 25 April 1856

Papers missing

Wm. HARTZING * [sic: should be "Hartzig"], Jr. married Miss Mary Ann BENDER, both of Cherry, in Cherry on the 19^th inst, by Elias HAHN, Esq.
* Editor's Note: See Descendants of William Hartzig.

2 May 1856

Register�s Notice � April

Estate of Joseph HOAGLAND, late of Elkland Twp., request payments. Hannah HOAGLAND, Adm�x

List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, March 31:

9 May 1856

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

16 May 1856

This Friday morning, William BILLINGS, first Brakeman on the day Freight Train on the Erie Road, in attempting to step from one car to another, slipped and fell under the car, the wheels running over him, breaking both of his legs and his right arm. He lived a little more than an hour. He was about 25 years of age and resided in Owego. He was married less than a year ago.(Binghamton Republican)

Peter SHERMAN married Miss Phian STREBY, both of Overton, Bradford Co., at Campbellsville on the 24^th ult., by Rev. R. BEDFORD.

Geo. Washington PHILLIPS of Lycoming Co. married Miss Mary Elizabeth SONES, of Davidson Twp., on the 8^th inst., by Rev. A. R. JONES.

23 May 1856

30 May 1856

John Michael KAMM was tried and convicted of murder in the first degree, in the Feb. Session of Court for the murder of John George VEITANGRUBER. And on application by his counsel for a new trial, the Court appointed Tuesday last, the first day of May term, for them to show cause why a new trial should be granted. The very able counsel for the defense, Messrs. MERCUR and DIETRICK, argued the case with great force and eloquence, relying chiefly on the exception filed last term, that the Court had no jurisdiction to try the cause, as the Act of Assembly fixed the fourth Tuesday of February for Court to be held, but had not limited the term to any particular length, not specified any time for adjournment, and the Grand Jury did not find an indictment till Wednesday. The counsel failed to convince "His Honor" on this point, and as sufficient reasons were not presented, another trial was denied him. The Sheriff, by order from the Judge, brought KAMM into Court, to receive his sentence. He appeared considerably agitated, however remained calm and composed during the time occupied by his counsel in their application for a new trial. When the lawyers ceased speaking, a deathlike silence pervaded the court room. Although the room was crowded almost to suffocation, yet so deep was the silence that a pin could have been heard to drop anywhere in the room. It was an anxious moment. Judge WILMOT, with a firm voice, stated to the counsel that they had failed to convince him that any error had occurred in the trial, or that any circumstance had occurred since the trial, to substantiate their exceptions, and we believe Mr. KAMM had had a fair and impartial hearing, and it now became his painful duty to pronounce the sentence of death upon him. When he (KAMM) was asked � through an interpreter � if he had anything to say why the sentence of death should not be pronounced upon him? He rose weeping from his chair and asserted his innocence. He said he killed VEITANGRUBER, but it was done in self-defense, and he called on GOD to witness what he said. While he was speaking he was much affected � tears rolled down his cheek � his bosom heaved, deep agonized sobs escaped his lips. It was an awful spectacle to behold. An old gray haired man, who could have but a few years more, at farthest, to live � standing before the scrutinizing gaze of the multitude, convicted of the highest crime known to our laws. Notwithstanding the evidence was so conclusive against him, and public opinion so strongly prejudiced, yet the human heart is not capable of resisting and remain unmoved by sympathy for a fellow-being in his unfortunate position. When the strong man weeps, and the broad chest heaves with emotion, the most stony heart must yield, and drop a tear of sympathy for suffering humanity. When he ceased speaking and became composed, Judge WILMOT proceeded to pronounce the dreadful sentence upon him. He stood fir and comparatively unmoved, and heard his awful fate. When the Judge had concluded, the Sheriff was ordered to take him back to prison. When he entered his dreary cell, he burst into a passionate flood of tears, choked by groans and sobs. The door was closed, and the heavy bolts replaced, and the unfortunate man was left to brood over his wretched situation in solitude. Truly "the way of the transgressor is hard."

Dr. Samuel HUSTON, died at his residence in Towanda on May 20^th, aged 56 years

Estate of Esther MCELWAIN, late of Forks Twp., requests payments. John KING, Admin.

6 June 1856

The Body of VEITANGRUBER Recovered - On Thursday, 29^th ult, Sheriff WILBER, accompanied by H. METCALF Esq., and dr. C. H. DANA, proceeded to the lake, in Elkland Twp., for the purpose of finding, if possible, the body of VEITANGRUBER, who was murdered by KAMM, and sunk in the lake last fall. They commenced draining the lake on Thursday evening, and by Saturday morning had drawn it down about three and a half feet. Early Saturday morning, the body was discovered by H. METCALF Esq., about six feet from shore, and some half a mile distant from the place where it was first buried. The body was enclosed in a sack an sunk by three large stones weighing about twenty pounds each. The sack not being long enough, the body was bent double, and put in with the feet and head together. It was immediately taken out and examined. Decomposition had commenced on portions of the body; one wrist was so much affected that the hand dropped off, �(Note: fold in paper)�been laying there, the body was in a tolerable good state of preservation. Three distinct marks, made apparently by an ax, were discovered on the head, and the right side of the skull was entirely broken in. No other marks were found on the body. The head was decapitated and the body interred by the side of one of his children, in the grave yard. The skull is now in possession of Dr. C. H. DANA, of this place. The Sheriff informed KAMM on Sunday, that the body had been recovered. He appeared greatly agitated, but said very little.

New Judicial District � The counties of Columbia, Wyoming and Sullivan were erected into a separate District. By the arrangement, the county of Luzerne is made a District itself.

13 June 1856

Paper missing

20 June 1856

Court of Common Pleas � John KIRKANDALL vs Anthony WEAVER � May Term #22. Action of Ejectment.

Miss FLESCHHUT, of the Laporte Hotel proposes to give a splendid ball on July 4^th next. HUGHE�S celebrated Quadrille Band has been engaged for the occasion.

27 June 1856

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

4 July 1856

No paper

11 July 1856

Mrs. Maria, wife of Frederick HAHM, died in Cherry on the 6^th inst., aged 66 years, 3 months and 23 days.

18 July 1856

Wm. P. STEVENS, Esq., of Hyde Park, was shot and instantly killed near the village one afternoon last week. He was riding with a Mr. JONES, when someone stepped into the road behind the carriage and fired a load of buckshot, several taking effect in the body of STEVENS. The horse took fright and ran, preventing Mr. J. from seeing by whom the shot was fired. Three men have been arrested, examined and committed to Jail at Wilkes-Barre, one of whom had threatened to shoot STEVENS on account of a difficulty about some land. We believe Mr. S. formerly resided in the eastern part of this county.(Montrose Democrat)

Register�s Notice

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held July 22^nd. Land situated in Dushore being 90� x 200�, containing about 18,000 square feet Also, lot adjoining first containing 5,000 square feet Also lot in Dushore containing about 1/3 acre Also a farm in Cherry Twp., containing 100 acres with log house, log barn and one orchard. Seized and taken in execution at the suit of F. N. WILCOX & Co. vs Cornelius HARRINGTON.

25 July 1856

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, June 30^th:

1 Aug. 1856

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

8 Aug. 1856

Estate of Andrew HILL, late of Davidson Twp., request payments. Amy HILL, Adm�x.

15 Aug. 1856

6 � Cents Reward � The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring back to me, David BEAR, an indentured apprentice, who ran away from me on the 10^th inst. � no expenses will be paid, and all persons are hereby forbid harboring him, as they will be held responsible, or trusting him on my account, as I will pay no debts of his contracting after this date.

22 Aug. 1856

Paper missing

29 Aug. 1856

James G., son of Allison WHITE, Esq., was struck by lightning and killed on 2^nd inst., at Lock Haven.

5 Sept. 1856

Harrison WRIGHT, one of the most able lawyers of Northern Pennsylvania, died at his residence in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday last. He was the leading Democrat member of the last Legislature and had been spoken of as a probable candidate for State Senator at the ensuing election.

Notice � This is to notify all persons not to harbor or trust my wife, Catharine, on my account as I will pay no such account; she having left my bed and board without cause. Killyon FOX, Albany, Bradford Co.

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Sept. 23^rd � Land situated in Elkland Twp., containing 150 acres with log barn, dwelling house, orchard and saw mill. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Hugh BOYLES.

12 Sept. 1856

James HUZZAYS married to Miss Hannah TAYLOR, at Hillsgrove on Aug. 12^th, by H. W. DYE, Esq.

Harriet Walton, only child of John J. and A. H. SADDLER, died at Hills Grove on Aug. 28^th, aged 2 years and 28 days.

19 Sept. 1856

Estate of John M. HEYLMAN, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. John L. HEYLMAN, Admin, Cherry.

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Sept. 23^rd:

26 Sept. 1856

Mr. ELLIS shot himself near Hyde Park, Tuesday morning, it is supposed that he was deranged. He placed the muzzle of a loaded gun to his breast and with the ram-rod pushed the trigger killing himself instantly.

Estate of Moses CROTHERS, late of Davidson Twp., requests payments. Thomas CROTHERS, Davidson, Admin.

3 Oct. 1856

5^th Annual Sullivan Co. Agricultural Society Awards.

James HARDING married Miss Sarah LAYLAND, both of Davidson, on 9^th ult., by Robert TAYLOR, Esq.

Estate of Elizabeth HOUSEWART, late of Colley Twp., requests payments. John HOUSEWART, Exec.

10 Oct. 1856

Jenny Elizabeth GOTTLEBER, daughter of Victor A. and Frances A., died on Sept. 30^th at the residence of Dr. Josiah JACKSON (her grandfather) in Dushore, aged 7 years, 5 months and 20 days [poem]

17 Oct. 1856

Election Results

Walter SPENCER married Miss Hannah ARMSTRONG, at the house of the bride�s father in Laporte Twp., on 15^th inst., by Rev. N. CALENNER.

24 Oct. 1856

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Oct. 30^th:

31 Oct. 1856

Stephen THRASHER married Miss Elizabeth Caroline KRISLEY, both of Cherry, in Dushore on the 16^th inst., by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

Francis WARREN married to S----- A. BEETTS, both of Millview, at Millview on the 21^st inst., by Rev. R. BEDFORD. [Note: her name unreadable]

7 Nov. 1856

William WARREN married Miss Jerusha HUNSINGER, both of Campbellsville, at Campbellsville, by Rev. R. BEDFORD, on the 25^th ult.

Yesterday afternoon, while a boy, James O�CONNELL, aged about 12 years, son of Barney O�CONNELL, who lives on Third Street, South Troy, was passing along the sidewalk near his father�s residence, a man, name unknown, set upon him a large and savage bulldog. The boy, on turning and seeing the dog coming full speed upon him, naturally became very much frightened and endeavored to escape by running. The man meanwhile encouraged the noble brute onward. Of course, the dog speedily overtook the boy. He caught the lad in the middle of the back, his teeth sinking to the bone, when by clasping his jaws and jerking with them, he tore out a strip clean to the bone, as large as a man�s hand! His rage increasing with the taste of blood, it was not possible to shake off the dog. He again caught the boy by the thigh and bit out a piece as large as he could grasp with his teeth, laying the bone bare. Another bite was inflicted upon the leg, but it was not so serious as the other. Over two pounds of flesh must have been extracted by the dog. The brute who set the dog upon the boy deserves, as we hope he will receive, severe punishment. (Troy Times, Oct. 20)

21 Nov. 1856

Execution of John Michael KAMM took place on the 14^th inst. in the jail yard of this county.

Wm. S. SANDERS, of Penn Twp., Lycoming Co. married Miss Christiann WILLIAMS, of Sullivan Co., on the 6^th inst., by Rev. Elijah FULLMER.

Notice � Whereas my wife, Jane, has left my bed and board, without any reasonable cause, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Hugh FULTON, Colley

28 Nov. 1856

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

5 Dec. 1856

Sheriff�s Sales � To Be Held Dec. 23^rd:

12 Dec. 1856

E. B. PARKER, of Jersey Shore is appointed Common School Superintendent for Lycoming Co., in place of J. W. BARRETT, resigned. A. K. BROWN for Clinton Co., in place of H. L. DIEFFENBACH, resigned.

John E. BROWN married to Miss Mary A. KAYE, both of Elkland, on the 2^nd inst., by Rev. N. CALENDER.

Miss Mary Ann COLLEY, died in Cherry, Nov. 30^th, aged 22 years and 3 months. [poem]

19 Dec. 1856

A man named BALDWIN, while hauling logs on the railroad leading to NICHOLS� sawmill in Franklin Twp., Bradford Co. some days since, was fatally injured by his horse becoming frightened, throwing him off in front of the cars, which passed over him, injuring him so he died in a few hours.

Another Pardon � Daniel J. NEFF, a young lawyer of Hollidaysburg, Pa., recently convicted of the manslaughter of Samuel HEWITT Jr., and sentenced on the 25^th ult., to two years imprisonment in the Western Penitentiary, was on Monday last pardoned by Gov. POLLOCK.

John P. ORMSBY married Miss Hannah E. WILCOX, both of Albany, on the 27^th ult., by Rev. R. BEDFORD, at Campbellsville.

26 Dec. 1856

No paper next week � Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Hiram KISNER married Miss Elizabeth KOCHENSPERGER, both of Dushore, on the 21^st inst., by E. HAHN, Esq.

2 Jan. 1857

No paper issued; now a FRIDAY PUBLICATION

9 Jan. 1857

We learn that a man named VOUGH, residing in Forks Twp., while chopping in the woods a short time since, came to his death in a most shocking manner. He in company with another man was engaged in felling trees, and cutting one partly off, in falling, it lodged in another, consequently did not come to the ground. Mr. VOUGH passed under the lodged tree for the purpose of cutting it off the stump, when it fell crushing him to the earth and mangling him in most shocking manner. His skull was so badly fractured that a portion of the brain ran out upon his shoulder. He was otherwise frightfully mutilated. He was taken home and medical aid procured, but he survived only a few hours. Mr. V. was a sober and industrious man, and leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his untimely death.

S. H. DADDOW, Esq., of Richmond, Va. (formerly of Pottsville, Pa.) married Miss Esther Anna BEADLE, of St. Clair, on the 31^st Dec., by Rev. Sam�l KURTZ. [Accompanying the above notice we received a fine piece of wedding cake, for which the happy couple will please accept our best wishes. Mr. DADDOW will be remembered by our readers as the author of many pretty rhymes, which he contributed to the columns of this paper � his poetry always being acceptable to both editor and reader. We wish him much happiness and cannubial felicity, and may his productions continue as interesting as ever.]

Lyman BAKER, of Forks married Miss Elizabeth C. GRAVELY, of Cherry, in Cherry by Rev. Richard BEDFORD on the 1^st inst.

Jacob A. SNYDER married Miss Sarah A. HUCKLE, at Elkland on the 1^st inst., by Rev. N. CALENDER.

Wm. W. BROWN married Miss Jane E. HUCKLE, both of Elkland, by Rev. N. CALENDER (no marriage date).

16 Jan. 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

23 Jan. 1857

List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, Jan. 1^st:

Notice � All persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to call immediately and settle. We wish to make no one costs, but shall be under the necessity of doing so, unless this request is complied with, as we intend leaving the county in the Spring, and wish to have our accounts settled before that time. Charles H. DANA, Laporte

MEGINESS� History of the West Branch Valley � The undersigned has just received from James M. CUMMINGS, Esq., the above work, for distribution, also a few extra copies for sale at $2 per copy. Wm. MEYLERT, Laporte

30 Jan. 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

6 Feb. 1857

Shocking Accident � On last Friday a serious accident occurred at the work of the Columbia Coal and Iron Co., in Beaver Twp., where the Company are building a railroad and bridge from MCCAULEY�S Mountain over the chasm to the Catawissa Railroad. The earth had been determined along the hill, and a slide brought in the superincumbent earth upon the workmen and carts, killing four men, breaking the leg of another (who has since died) and the arm of a sixth. Two horses were also killed. (Star of the North, Bloomsburg)

John CARROL married Miss Sarah RAUCH, in Colley, on the 11^th inst., by Rev. Wm. REESER.

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Feb. 24^th � Land situated in Cherry Twp., containing 50 acres with a log house and log barn. Seized and taken in execution and to be sold as the property of Patrick MCDONELL.

1856 Annual County Statement

13 Feb. 1857

Edwin BRONSON, Jr., of Cherry married to Miss Laura FURMAN, of Mehoopany, at Mehoopany, on 1^st inst., by Rev. Edwin BRONSON.

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Feb. 24^th:

20 Feb. 1857

Information Wanted � William PETERS, about 35 years of age, and slightly deranged, left his home in Laporte Twp., on Dec. 13^th last, since which time, nothing has been heard of him. He is about 5� 9" high. Any info. concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his brother, Henry PETERS at this place.

Railroad Accident � Scranton, Feb. 13 � The accommodation train which left Scranton at 11 o�clock this morning for Great Bend, was thrown from the high embankment at Factoryville, by the breaking of the rail. The engineer John HOUSTON, the fireman and brakeman were killed. Another engineer, William WHITE, was dangerously scalded. The passengers fortunately escaped uninjured.

Joseph CONVERSE, died in Davidson on the 7^th inst., aged 80 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was born in Staffordtown, Tollen Co., Conn., he settled in early life in Vermont, and from thence emigrated to Pennsylvania, and has settled in Davidson Twp. for about 30 years.

27 Feb. 1857

Almost A Fire � the dwelling house of J. B. LITTLE, of this place, took fire on Wed. last, but fortunately was discovered before the flames had made much progress, and was extinguished before much damage was done. The fire originated from spark lighting on the roof.

Borough Elections - The Borough election passed off very quietly on Friday last, there being little or no competition. The following are the officers elected:

The store of Henry SHAFER, at Headleyville, near Dushore, was destroyed by fire on Saturday evening last. Shortly after lighting up the store in the evening, a shawl hanging over the counter was discovered to be on fire; in the effort to extinguish the flame, a fluid lamp sitting on the counter was accidentally overturned and bursting, the whole interior of the building was immediately enveloped in flames. So rapid was the progress of the fire that it was impossible to remove any of the goods; his whole stock of goods, together with notes and other valuable papers, were consumed. A portion of the books were saved. The store and goods were insured, but not for nearly enough to cover the loss.

Michael KENNEDY, an inebriate Irishman, committed suicide by jumping into the river at this place on Monday morning last. It is supposed that the deceased was laboring under a fit of delirium tremens at the time he committed the act. He leaves a wife and three children.(Bradford Argus)

Notice � Whereas my wife, Sally M., left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons from harbouring or trusting her on my account as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Simeon DICKERSON, Shunk, Feb. 24^th.

6 Mar. 1857

Fair warning � All persons indebted to me for blacksmithing, will save cost by settling the same before the first of April. David PARMETER, Laporte.

13 Mar. 1857

List of Township Officers Elected at the Late Twp. Election

Estate of Joseph CONVERSE, late of Davidson Twp., requests payments. Henry CONVERSE, Laporte Twp., Admin.

20 Mar. 1857

MCKIM Arrested � MCKIM, the supposed murderer of Dr. NORCROSS, at Altoona in Jan. last, has at last been arrested. He was captured at Long Pond, Sullivan Co., on the 11^th inst., by Aron WOLF, of Cunningham, Luzerne Co. and Mr. F. A. KOONS and lodged in the jail at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., the same night. MCKIM was engaged at Long Pond as a hostler when arrested. He is said to have admitted that he traveled with NORCROSS. He will be taken to Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., for trial. The captors of MCKIM will realize a reward of $2,500.

Fatal Trap � Near Troy, Bradford Co., a woman had been annoyed by the mysterious disappearance of her butter from the premises, without being able to detect the thief. At last, she procured a quantity of strychnine and worked it into a batch of fresh butter. This she placed where it would be taken by the thief. A few days after, two children of an Irish boarding house keeper fell suddenly ill and died, and several of the boarders fell sick, and were at last accounts in extreme danger. The woman was immediately arrested and lodged in Towanda jail.

27 Mar. 1857

Nelson HUNGERFORD, formerly of Otsego Co., NY, was instantly killed on the 12^th inst., about 3 miles above Trout Run, while in the act of sliding timber down the mountain. His body was horribly mangled, having one arm broken and head and chest crushed in. He was a man of no family.

3 April 1857

Report of the Superintendent of Common Schools of Sullivan Co.

10 April 1857

A great deal of curiosity to see MCKIM, who was arrested in this county, some time since, was evinced while he was lodged in jail at Bloomsburg. He was visited by hundreds from far and near.

A special Borough election held at this place on Saturday last, C. J. RICHARDSON, Esq., was elected Town Counsel and Walter SPENCER, High Constable.

17 April 1857

List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, April 1^st:

Governor POLLOCK has appointed James ARMSTRONG, of Williamsport, Judge of the Supreme Court, in place of Jeremiah S. BLACK, appointed Attorney General of the US.

24 April 1857

Johanna RYON, Admin, of the will of John RYON, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments to the estate.

Mrs. Anna Maria VEITANGRUBER, who has been confined in the jail of this county, since Oct. 1855, awaiting trial for the murder of her husband, will be tried at the May Term of Court. Satisfactory arrangements could not be effected by the Prosecuting Attorney and Defense to carry the trial into another county.

1 May 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

8 May 1857

Jesse R. MCCARTY, of Elkland married Miss Ellen E. CORBIN, of Albany, in Albany, by Rev Richard BEDFORD, on the 23^rd ult.

Sheriff�s Sales � To Be Held May 26^th:

Notice � the following named persons have applied to the Court of Quarter Session, for licenses, under the existing law:

The dwelling house of John H. OSTLER, in Forks Twp., was destroyed by fire, one day last week. The family was absent at the time, consequently the entire contents of the house were consumed. We did not learn the particulars.

The new mail route from this place to Canton, Bradford Co., has been allotted to Reuben BATTIN. This route was much needed as there is no direct mail line from Laporte through the western townships of the county.

F. B. SINGLETON, convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill, on the person of A. SLATER, at Montrose, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment in the Penitentiary.

We are to have new postage stamps perforated with fine holes along the edge, so they may be torn instead of cut. The rough edge produced by tearing prevents their turning up at the edges. We think this will be a decided improvement.

15 May 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

22 May 1857

J. M. B. PETRIKEN, Representative from Lycoming District, died at Harrisburg on Friday last. He visited Washington at the Inauguration of President BUCHANAN, and while there contracted a disease which had been painfully lingering and fatal in his termination. He fell a victim of the National Hotel malady.

Danville � May 12^th � A horrible case of supposed wife poisoning has just been revealed at this place, caused by the death, under suspicious circumstances, of Mrs. Catharine Ann CLARK, on Saturday last. It having been ascertained that her husband, peddler William CLARK, had purchased, on several occasions previously both arsenic and strychnine, in order as he alleged to poison rats, and her sudden death soon after, suspicion of four play was created. CLARK was arrested and a coroner�s jury summoned to investigate the cause of her death. A post-mortem examination was also held by three eminent physicians of Danville, the result of whose investigation have not yet been made public; although, it is asserted, the physicians agree that her death was caused by arsenic. They are now analyzing the contents of her stomach. The husband of Mrs. TWIGGS died about three weeks since, under similar circumstances, and for certain reasons suspicion rests upon her as being an accomplice of CLARK�s. He has been arrested.

Danville: May 14^th, 11 A.M. - The Coroner�s Jury have not yet rendered verdict � Doctors agree that it was poison � TWIGGS� body has not yet been disinterred.

D. M�Kinley MASON, late editor of the Bradford Times, died on the 9^th inst, at Carlisle. Coleman BULL, late editor of the Columbia Spy, died suddenly, last week.

29 May 1857

John TAYLOR, of Shrewsbury Twp., Lycoming Co., while attending the last Court in Williamsport, was suddenly missed, and his hat being found in the canal, his death by drowning or by foul means was apprehended. The canal and river were searched in vain, and up to the last accounts he was still missing. He is a brother of Robert TAYLOR, Esq., Commissioner of this county. P. S. Since the above was put in type, we learn by the Muncy Luminary, that the body of Mr. TAYLOR was found in a mill-race near Williamsport, on Saturday last.

A portion of the dam at "Johnny Cake," formerly a feeder to the Junction Canal, was swept away by the late freshet. This will probably prevent navigation for some time to come��The water has been let into the North Branch Canal from Towanda to Athens��The cars on the Barclay Railroad are now making regular trips to the Coal Beds. The company design doing an extensive business the present season. (Bradford Argus)

5 June 1857

County Superintendents elected by the triennial conventions of School Directors on May 4^th, and salaries fixed in each case.:

The Danville Democrat states that the excitement arising from the poisoning case still continues, and that various tests for ascertaining the presence of arsenic in the stomach of Mrs. CLARK were applied by Drs. MAGILL, TROWBRIDGE, FRICK, SIMINGTON and SCHNITZLER, and in every instance the presence of arsenic was ascertained beyond the shadow of a doubt. The contents of the stomach of Mr. TWIGGS were to be subjected to a similar analyzation.

12 June 1857

Danville Poisoning Case � On Monday last, the Coroner�s Juries met at the Court House in Danville, when Dr. SIMINTON testified to the finding of arsenic in the stomach of Mrs. CLARK, and also in the stomach of David TWIGGS. He detailed at length the various tests applied, and positively affirmed that death in both cases was caused by arsenic.

M. A. ROGERS, of Forksville married Miss Abbie POTTER, of Dushore, in Binghamton, NY on the 7^th inst., by Rev. S. M. STIMSON.

Notice � Whereas my wife, Betsy, has left my bed and board, without any reasonable cause, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Lewis WINSLOW, Colley, May 30^th.

Mr. HEISTED, 57 years of age, who had been employed during the past Spring, as Engineer in the steam saw mill at this place, died very suddenly on Thursday morning of last week. On Monday previous to his death, he entered the arch beneath the boilers, for the purpose of repairing a portion of the wall and to clean out the ashes, there having been a fire in the furnace during the day; the excessive heat yet in the walls made it impossible for him to remain within but a few moments at a time. He would remain within till nearly suffocated, and then in a high state of perspiration come out and remain in the open air till he became sufficiently cool to re-enter. He was cautioned against such impropriety, but to no effect. The following evening he complained of being unwell, and on Tuesday took to his bed, from which he never rose. He died on Thursday morning. He was taken to Albany, Bradford Co., his former home for interment.

On Friday afternoon of last week, as the Day Express was bound west, a passenger, Mrs. ALLEN, of Montrose, Pa., fell between the cars, when near Great Bend and being run over by eight cars, was instantly killed. She was on her way to Owego to visit her son.

Mrs. Catharine, wife of Hon. W. J. WOODWARD, died at Wilkes-Barre, on the morning of the 28^th ult., aged 33 years. Judge W. arrived at this place on the 26^th for the purpose of holding Court, but as Court was adjourned the same day, he returned to Wilkes-Barre on the 27^th, arriving at home the evening previous to his wife�s death.

19 June 1857

Michael CARNEY, aged about 30 years, and G. STREETSINGER, aged 17 years, were drowned in the river on Monday afternoon, 3^rd, inst, at the upper end of Williamsport. They were in company with 5 others, were on a flat laden with stone for filing a breach in the Island side of Messrs. LANGDON & DIVEN�s Mill pool. During their absence for the stone, the breach had become enlarged and the current strong. On approaching it, the flat was drawn by the current into the break, where it struck a snag and wrecked. Five of those on board escaped by swimming, but CARNEY and STREETSINGER were either unable to swim or became entangled in the wreck and were drowned. A large party have been searching for their bodies, but up to the time of writing they had not been recovered. Mr. CARNEY leaves a family.

Rebecca, little daughter of Mr. A. A. WINEGARDNER, was shot in the foot on the 24^th ult., by the accidental discharge of a pistol, in the pocket of a coat or pair of pantaloons which were being removed by another person.

Samuel STEVENSON, 18, was found dead in his bed on Friday morning. Disease of the heart was the cause of his death.

Andrew E. SHAW, of Lock Haven, was drowned on Friday morning last in BLANCHARD�s Basin.

A little child of Mr. LININGER, of Jersey Shore, one day last week accidentally spilt a cup of hot coffee from a table into its bosom, and although apparently not much injured, it died the following day.

A little daughter of Wm. JENNINGS, of Port Penn, near Muncy, was burnt to death on Saturday, 2^nd ult, by her clothes taking fire.

26 June 1857

William MULLAN, Esq., an old and highly esteemed citizen of this county, died at his residence in Elkland Twp., one day last week. He was elected Prothonotary of this county in 1850.

Last week we took occasion to gratify our fishing propensities and accordingly took a trip into the country for the purpose. We first made our way to the North Mountain, in Davidson Twp, where is located a large pond which is filled with pickerel of enormous size; here we spent a couple of days very pleasantly, with our friend, Griffith PHILLIPS, Esq., who occupies a neat farmhouse near the pond. He has lately erected a fine saw-mill which is capable of converting into lumber, with almost unparalleled dispatch, the various kinds of logs which have been hauled to his mill. We noticed some very fine lumber, such as cherry, pine, linn, ash, cucumber, hemlock, &^c., which he has cut out and ready for market. We next paid our respects to the pickerel in HUNTER�s Lake, in Shrewsbury Twp., about 7 miles west of this place. This is a beautiful lake, measuring about three miles in circumference. Here we put up with John PERKINS, who owns a splendid farm near the lake. The land is of the red shale quality and produces well.

3 July 1857

Mrs. Lucy, wife of Jacob STREVE, died in Dushore, on the 24^th inst., aged 34 years.

10 July 1857

Sheriff�s Sale�s � To Be held July 25^th: Land located in Elkland Twp., containing 5 acres, also land in same Twp., containing 10 acres. Seized and taken in execution as the property of David N. TRAVIS.

17 July 1857

Richard DINHEART, of Smithboro, NY married Miss Hannah ----- (Note: ink smudge), of Wilmot, Bradford Co., in Colley on the 7^th inst., by Jonathan COLLEY, Esq.

Letters remaining in the Post Office at Laporte, June 30^th:

Ex-Sheriff WILBER, who has been "out west" since March last, returned to this county one day last week. He traveled through the far-famed Territory of Kansas. He thinks of returning next Fall or Spring.

24 July 1857

Loren YAW married Miss Sarah WOODLEY, at Hills Grove on July 12^th, by Henry W. DYE, Esq.

31 July 1857

Estate of Benjamin THRASHER, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. Jospeh HUNSINGER, Exec., Cherry.

7 Aug. 1857

MCKIM, the murderer, who was arrested at Long Pond, this county, and who is under sentence of death at Hollidaysburg, filed off his hobbles, and the staple of his cell door, so as to escape, week before last, but was discovered before he had time to leave.

Pearls of rare value have been found in the mussels of the Susquehanna River, at Susquehanna Depot. A pearl valued at $100 was discovered by a gentleman in that village, on Saturday.

Commissioners Sale of Unseated Lands List

14 Aug. 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

21 Aug. 1857

George NELBERT, of Danville married to Miss Eliza __ARGE, (Note: faded) of Cherry, in Cherry on the 15^th inst., by E. D. RICHART, Esq.

28 Aug. 1857

David S. MCKIM, who, in Feb. last, was arrested in this county, for the murder of Dr. NORCROSS, was executed at Hollidaysburg on Friday last, at 29 minutes past one o�clock. He died protesting his innocence, in a speech two hours in length.

4 Sept. 1857

Philo MILES, a young man, aged 24 years, of Eaton Village, was fatally injured on Tuesday, 4^th inst., by being thrown upon the tines of a pitchfork, by the upsetting of a load of hay. The fork entered his body just above the left groin, causing death in 36 hours. He was a son, we believe, of Landon MILES.(Madison Observer)

11 Sept. 1857

Notice � Whereas, my wife, Ezedy, has left my bed and board, without any reasonable cause, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Samuel CARROL, Baltimore, Sept. 1^st.

18 Sept. 1857

Wm. J. CLARK, confined in the Montour Co. Jail on the charge of Murder, made an ineffectual attempt to escape at 8 o�clock on Sabbath morning last. He had cut a thread on a nail with a piece of glass, by which he unlocked his irons. When Sheriff YOUNG entered with his breakfast, he had stationed himself by the door; when he was entering encumbered with dishes, he sprang upon him and trusting him against the wall, passed through the door, and closing it, locked the Sheriff in his room. The sheriff�s lady was at the same time serving Mrs. TWIGGS with breakfast in an opposite room. CLARK knowing this also, locked that door, took the keys, ran down stairs, unlocked the lower and outer doors and took through the lots and alleys towards the river. The Sheriff immediately raised the alarm and was liberated by another prisoner. CLARK was at once pursued and caught before he had proceeded more than 300 yards, and is now securely ironed in his old quarters.(Montour American)

The wife of Adbews BEERMAN, who resided in Davidson Twp., committed suicide by hanging herself on the 7^th inst. She had been attending the camp meeting which was held near her residence, and it is supposed she became excited upon the subject of religion, and while in a fit of temporary insanity committed the deed. She hung herself in a tree a few rods from her house, and when found by her husband the vital spark had fled. An inquest was held upon her remains, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above fact! [Note: His given name appears correct.]

W. H. GREENMAN, Esq., a Lawyer of Canton, Bradford Co., committed suicide on the 12^th inst., by cutting his throat, while laboring under an attack of delirium tremens. Mr. SPAULDING, the proprietor of the Canton Hotel, fell in a fit on seeing M. GREEMAN�s corpse, and died immediately. They were both respectable men, although somewhat addicted to drinking.

25 Sept. 1857

Sheriff�s Sale � To Be Held Sept. 29^th:

The trial of Mrs. VEITANGRUDER will take place in Court on Tuesday next.

Estate of John G. BARGE, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. John F. BARGE and Joseph GENSIL, Admin., Cherry.

2 Oct. 1857

The trial of CLARK and Mrs. TWIGGS for murder at Danville, was continued to next term. Objections were made to the panel of Grand Jurors, on the ground that the names of the absentees, and those that had been excused, were not put back into the wheel.

9 Oct. 1857

Mrs. Susanna REED, died at Laporte Twp., on the 1^st Oct., aged 63 years, 8 months and 9 days.

Estate of William MULLAN, late of Elkland Twp., requests payments. Mary MULLAN, Admin., Elkland.

Estate of Thomas M�CARTY, late of Elkland Twp., requests payments. Joseph MCCARTY, Admin., Elkland.

Court Proceedings - Sept. Term

16 Oct. 1857

Elias WILSON married Miss Maryann HILL, both of Davidson Twp., on the 1^st inst., by Robert TAYLOR, Esq.

23 Oct. 1857

Mr. J. Adler FOSTER, who was a passenger on the Central America, arrived at this place on Tuesday of last, and we sincerely regret to learn from him, that Mr. G. Washington MONTGOMERY, of this place, youngest son of the late John MONTGOMERY, was also a passenger and was lost. Mr. MONTGOMERY had been sick for some days and just before the vessel went down, and while he and Mr. FOSTER were conversing together, he was washed overboard, and was not again seen.(Muncy Luminary)

Sullivan Co. Agricultural Fair Premiums Awards List

October Election Results

A young German, John ROHA, in the employ of S. H. TREON, Esq., of this place, while chopping in the woods, on Friday last, met with an accident which caused his death on the following day. ROHA, with several others, were engaged in chopping and after a tree had been felled, he mounted the log for the purpose of cutting it in two. The end of the log on which he stood projected over another, and when he had chopped it off, it fell nearly to the ground, hanging by some small slivers. In attempting to cut off the slivers, it suddenly became separated and being on a side hill, rolled down catching him between that and another log. He was immediately released by the other workmen, but his internal injuries were so great that he died on Saturday evening.

Borough Ordinance � That each and every owner of a town lot in Laporte Borough, be required to build a Plank Walk, of good hemlock plank, of the uniform thickness of at least one and a half inches, firmly nailed down, extending in length the whole distance in front of said lot, and in width at least four feet from the nearest outside line of the principal street or streets, toward the center of the same, whenever required so to do by the Town Council; and on the refusal or neglect of said owner to build the same, after 30 days notice to him or his acknowledged agent, the said walk may be built by the Street Commissioner, and the cost of building the same may be charged against the property of said owner, to be collected in the same manner as the Street Taxes are by law at present collected. H. E. SHIPMAN, Burgess.

30 Oct. 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

6 Nov. 1857

John Blair LINN, Esq., of Lewisburg married Miss Julia, daughter of __. W. POLLOCK, cashier of the Lewisburg Bank, on the 21^st ult, by Gov. POLLOCK and assisted by Rev. W. J. T. WYLIE.

13 Nov. 1857

Dr. Peter SCHURK, formerly of Philadelphia, married Miss Elizabeth GAN, of Laporte, at the house of Dr. F. FLESCHHUT, in Laporte on Nov. 11^th, by Rev. Hallock ARMSTRONG.

Borough Election held at this place on Tuesday last the following officers were elected:

On Saturday evening last, Samuel HILL and Will BIRD, residing in Clinton Twp., got into an altercation about payment of some money, when BIRD stabbed HILL with a butcher knife, causing death almost instantly. After the commission of the deed, we understand that BIRD went to a Justice of the Peace and gave himself up and is now in jail at Williamsport. Both men have families.(Muncy Luminary)

20 Nov. 1857

Ferdinand MASSER, of Jordan Twp., in this county, was suffocated by the gases in a lime-kiln, which he entered on Saturday last. The deceased was a worthy and industrious young man. He was engaged in burning lime on his father�s farm, and had incautiously entered the kiln, under which he but a short time had previously started a fire.(Sunbury American)

Joseph WARBURTON married Miss Mary Ann HOTTENSTINE, both of Forks Twp., in Dushore, on the 13^th inst., by E. D. RICHART, Esq.

27 Nov. 1857

M. B. HEIZ, of Dushore married Miss Sarah A. WILT, of Overton, Bradford Co., in Dushore on the 22^nd inst., by E. D. RICHART, Esq.

John J. BOYD married Miss Ann GRAFF, both of Cherry, in Cherry, on the 19^th inst., by Rev. Jacob MILLER.

William PAYNE married Miss Alice WARBURTON, both of Forks Twp, in Dushore on the 16^th inst., by E. D. RICHART, Esq.

Register�s Notice

A child of John M. CURRAN, some weeks ago having been lost near Long Pond, Luzerne Co., was found by the father on the 8^th inst. It appears that while out gunning he shot a duck which happened to fall in the pond. On going in to pick up his game, he discovered the body of his lost child. He had been lying there since the 30^th Sept.(;Columbia Co. Republican)

Wm. BIRD, was tried last week at Williamsport for killing Samuel HILL, during a fight two weeks ago, in Brady Twp. (not Clinton Twp., as stated in our previous account of the affair), this county, and was acquitted, the evidence going to show that the act was committed in self-defense.(Muncy Luminary)

4 Dec. 1857

Jacob STREVY married Mrs. Eliza ELLIS, both of Dushore, on 26^th ult, by E. D. RICHART, Esq., in Dushore.

George R. HOPKINS, of Boston, Mass. married Miss Jemima WILCOX, of Albany, Bradford Co., in Albany, on the 30^thult., by Rev. Hallock ARMSTRONG.

A young man, William ARCHER, was shot and killed by his younger brother, in Ararat, Susquehanna Co., on Saturday last. It is said that a family quarrel, in presence of the father and mother of the deceased, had taken place and according to the dying declarations of the one who was shot, he had started to run away from the house, and gone several rods, when his brother came out and shot him with a rifle. He died the next day. On Monday the accused, George, a boy of only some 15 or 16 years of age, was brought to Montrose by the constable, and lodged in jail. He and we believe the other members of the family alleged that the shot was accidental.

11 Dec. 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

18 Dec. 1857

No news reported as significant by transcriber.

25 Dec. 1857

Joseph FIESTER, of Laporte Twp., married Miss Susan E. KEELER, of Davidson, at the house of James KEELER, in Davidson on the 22^nd inst., by Rev. Hallock ARMSTRONG.

Horrible Murder � An honest old German, Jacob MATTHIAS, living about 7 miles from this Borough, on the Road to Bear Creek was missed about 10 days ago. He was in town the day previous, and purchased a hog; he paid for it and promised to call the next day and take it to his home. The fact of his not coming for the hog, as he intended to do, aroused suspicion in the minds of his friends here that some accident had befallen him, and yesterday they started out in search of him.

Col. Francis Marion WYNKOPP, late US Marshall for the Eastern Dist. Of Pa., was accidentally killed while gunning near Tamaqua, on the 14^th inst. He was hunting pheasants in company with his hired man, when the gun in the hands of the latter was accidentally discharged. The load took effect in Col. W�s leg and he died in half an hour from the effects of the wound.

Jan 1854 - Dec 1857