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CAMBRIA FREEMAN
EBENSBURG, PA
July 1904
Friday, 1 Jul 1904
Volume XXXVIII, Number 26
Contributed by Patty Millich
NEWS
Local and Personal
Mr. Thomas D. Powers of Portage paid THE FREEMAN office a pleasant call while in town on business Thursday. Mr. Powers is one of the oldest patrons of this paper, having been receiving it regularly for the past forty-five years.
Webster Griffith is excavating on his lot in Gallagherville. Nobody but Web knows what he is going to put over the hole and he has not divulged the secret.
Among those who came in on the Pittsburg special on Saturday evening were Dr. R. E. Davison and Leon Shields of the Smoky City.
The Webster C. & C. Co., base ball team will cross bats with the Ebensburg nine in this place Saturday afternoon. Game to be called at 3 o’clock.
Guelo Angelo is one of the last arrivals in town. Guelo is a cobbler and has opened up a shop next door to McKenrick’s restaurant.
Mrs. Eugene Barker of Coopersdale and her daughter, Mrs. Thomas, of Cleveland, Ohio, visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. Geo. Harlow with two children and Mrs. Shultz of Wilkinsburg spent several days in this place last week.
Mrs. Moyer who was visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. E. Porch of this place, returned to Johnstown on Tuesday.
Mrs. R. M. Brooks of St. Augustine returned home on Friday after spending several weeks in this place.
A. J. Waters, Esq., spent several days with friends and relatives at Braddock and Wilmerding during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Tate who have resided here for the last four months have gone to Little Washington, Pa.
Mrs. Harry Squier and children of Braddock are visiting Mrs. Squier’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bernham of Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting Mrs. Bernham’s mother, Mrs. Maloney.
County Superintendent Jones conducted a teachers’ examination in Dale borough on Thursday last.
Misses Margaret Richards, Marion and Martha Jones returned on Saturday from a visit to Pittsburg.
Mrs. Wm. Humphreys entertained the young ladies of her Sunday school class at her home Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Bert Boney returned on Saturday from a week’s visit to her sister, Mrs. Binder of Hastings.
Miss Louise McNamara is spending the week in Johnstown as the guest of Mrs. Samuel J. McClune.
Mrs. Agnes Connell and her brother, Bert, have returned from West Chester for their vacation.
Miss Mary Tibbott of Sewickley who has been visiting her mother returned home on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. David Howells and daughter of Kane, Pa., spent several days in town recently.
Mrs. Hall and daughter of East Liverpool, Ohio, are visiting Mrs. R. E. Jones this week.
Miss Bird Dale of Glasport, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Davis at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas of Patton spent Sunday at their former homes in this place.
Misses Gertrude and Ethel Plank of Christiana are visiting Miss Bird Roberts.
Mrs. Kate Ingram of Altoona spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Stover.
Donald Davis and sister, Miss Martha, are visiting relatives in this place.
Rev. Father Hurton of Vintondale was among the callers at this office Tuesday.
Miss Millie Griffith of Wilkensburg is visiting relatives in this place.
Mrs. Wm. Davis has as her guest Miss Caldwell of Toledo, Ohio.
Barnesboro has a new military band of twenty-nine pieces.
Mr. Geo. Evans of Altoona spent Friday and Saturday here.
Allen Barker has returned for his summer vacation.
Alvin Evans, Jr., has returned from Oberlin College.
Bright News from Patton
In removing the old roof from Young & Yeager’s meat market it got beyond control of those in charge and collapsed, a portion of it falling on John Lilly, injuring him severely.
Mine Host, William Davis, of the Commercial Hotel, Barnesboro was a Patton visitor on Monday.
Mr. James H. Allport and Dr. George Baldwin of Hastings drove over Saturday night to take in the gaieties of Patton.
Misses Jennie and Ann Harris of Bellefonte, Rornie Van Pelt of Centre Hall and Nannie McClain of Spangler were guests last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lingle.
The Fourth of July will be one of quiet in our town, no celebration of a public character being arranged. Many of our citizens will go to Ebensburg to join in the proper observance of the great anniversary. Those who remain at home will have the opportunity of attending the picnic to be held by St. Mary’s Church people or attend a game of ball in the afternoon; others will peacefully spend the time enjoying the rest which such a holiday affords.
We regret to note the fact that Mrs. Swartz, wife of Rev. M. E. Swartz, is seriously ill at the parsonage on Beech avenue.
The most brutal and disgraceful affray that ever occurred in the history of Patton, took place Thursday evening, June 23rd, on Lang avenue. The principals were James Craney and Lewis Elroy and the particulars, as we learn them, are as follows: Some words having passed between the two at which Craney took offense, he struck Leroy, felling him to the ground. After struggling to his feet and while yet in a dazed condition, Craney commenced a savage attack upon him, breaking his nose, cutting a deep gash on his forehead, banging him in the eyes and kicking him on the his body.
Officer Jackson attempted to get through the crowd and separate the men but was prevented from doing so by friends of Craney. After the assailant was through with his victim, he was taken, more dead than alive, to a house in the vicinity and a physician summoned, who dressed his wounds. The next day Craney had a hearing before Justice Boone who held him under $800 bail to answer before Court. Peter McAvoy was held in the sum of $400 for interfering with officers and Wm. McDermott was held in the same sum for assault. This disgraceful episode has roused the indignation of our people to such an extent that they will insist upon the matter being acted upon by the court and jury and an example made of these violators of the law.
There are some persons in Patton, owning cows, who evidently are not aware of the fact that there is an ordinance which prohibits placing bells on cows and allowing them to run at their pleasure during the night, to the annoyance of those who would like to spend those hours in restful slumber.
This matter we respectfully refer to the proper officer with the hope that he will have the nuisance abated. It seems however that the laws passed by Council have no effect as no one appears to be disposed to see them enforced.
Miss Carrie Wall of Punxsutawney was in town last week securing members for the “Banner Books Library.” We understand enough subscribers were received and that in a very short time, books will be ready for distribution at Gunn’s drug store.
A hobo visited our town last week and proceeded to ply his vocation of laying tribute on the residents of West Beech avenue. His manner was so threatening that word was sent to Burgess Harper. That gentleman set about rounding up the chap and found him at his own house, making a demand for clothing. This so incensed our valiant Burgess that he immediately arrested the individual and took him to the lock-up. The Mayor is so elated over his achievement that he is considering whether he will not discharge Chief Gill and perform the prerogative of policeman himself.
The Benedict base ball team are coming to Patton to play again on the afternoon of July 4th. The boys from the mining town put up a good game but the difficulty is that they can’t score. They will get such a trouncing next Monday as well put them out of the business.
Raymond Husted of Mansfield is visiting his sister, Mrs. Walter A. Blair. Raymond is a bright young man and a student at Mansfield Normal School.
Miss Minnie Smith of Clearfield and Miss Aida Davis of Barnesboro were Patton visitors last Saturday.
Hon. J. J. Thomas, the model farmer of Carroll township, is sending to market large quantities of most delicious strawberries and we have never yet seen their size equaled. Mr. Thomas is an intelligent and progressive farmer who is constantly trying to improve the quality and quantity of his product. He realizes that the best will always sell at better prices than an inferior article and is making a success of his business. Would that we had more farmers of the same ilk.
Patsy Eggie had on exhibition at his store last week a mammoth “snapping” turtle which was taken from Anna’s dam. Its length is eighteen inches and is the largest specimen of the kind ever seen by many of our citizens.
We regret to learn that our young friend, William Denlinger, Jr., is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
Our handsome, agreeable and active young business friend, Duncan Sandford, has entered the ranks of that noble, dignified and benevolent fraternity which does so much to soften the grief of young widows and bring joy and happiness to the impecunious relatives, life insurance missionaries. Duncan has connected himself with the Fidelity Life Insurance Company and unless we very much mistake will be one of the most efficient and successful representatives of that well known company. We assure him of our best wishes for great achievements in his new vocation.
Mr. W. L. Malia of Bellefonte was in town Saturday in relation to matters pertaining to the H. & C. Telephone Co., of which he is Superintendent.
Harry Sherman is once again employed at the P. R. R. Freight station as the reduced force was unable to get through with the work.
Miss Marguerite Mullen spent Friday and Saturday visiting friends at Williamsport.
Dr. H. W. Bailey has moved his wife, furniture and babies to the “Bennett” house on Beech avenue.
Mr. Will Thompson, our popular clothier, took a run to Altoona last Thursday on business connected with his emporium.
“Barney” Goldstein with his handsome smiling face, courteous manner and attractive appearance occupies a position behind the counter of Gunn’s drug store.
The young men who attended the box social in the Y. M. C. A. rooms last week had to reach away down into their pockets to pay the price for the boxes they purchased, some selling for almost four dollars. The net receipts of the evening amount to $73.
A daring “hold-up” occurred in our town last Wednesday which fortunately was frustrated by the timely arrival of help. It appears that Messrs. Barton and Moore, proprietors of the Central Supply Co., store went to supper about the same time, leaving a young lady clerk and small boy in charge. Shortly after they left a villainous looking tramp went in and drawing a revolver ordered the boy to open the cash register. He did not comply with the demand, being too badly frightened to know what he was doing. The young lady ran out of the store and gave the alarm, which was immediately responded to by some men who were passing. Policeman Gill was sent for, who took the outlaw into custody and locked him up. As no loss was sustained and not wishing to be further annoyed with the matter, the proprietors did not appear against the disciple of Jesse James, so he was released and left town.
Jake Dinsmore and Ed Hunter are devoting their time to the study of astronomy. Most any evening they can be found star-gazing and figuring out the different constellations.
Leave for Cape May
Judge and Mrs. F. J. O’Connor left on Tuesday for Cape May, N. J. to attend the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. From there they will go to Pittsburg and remove to Johnstown. Judge O’Connor’s brother, “Jack,” who has been a patient in a hospital there for some time. [typed as written in the newspaper]
Ehrenfeld Motorman Injured
Thomas McGuire of Ehrenfeld, a motorman for the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company, had his arm broken on Tuesday. McGuire slipped and fell while stepping from one car to another.
Another Smallpox Case
Another case of smallpox has been discovered near Gallitzin. The case is not one to be investigated by the Cambria county authorities as it is in that part of the town which comes under the jurisdiction of the Blair county authorities. The victim of the disease lives in that part of the village known as “Dogtown.” The School Directors of Logan township have been notified and will be compelled to take care of the case.
Will Celebrate in Fine Style
The committees in charge of Ebensburg’s celebration on the Fourth have made plans and arrangements that indicate a record breaking time. For the star feature of the morning, the Fantastic parade, the committee reports that least 200 people will be in line. The route of the parade will be as follows:
Starting at 10 o’clock sharp from the Public Square, thence down Centre street to Sample at the jail corner; thence down Sample to Caroline at the Congregational church, thence up High to Diamond, thence out Centre to the Court House and return to the Diamond, thence up High to Mary Ann, thence back High to Julian and to the Public Square.
Besides the local band the Amusement Committee has secured the Nantyglo band and the Vintondale base ball club which will cross bats with our boys in the afternoon. The Ebensburg Gun Club will contest for a gold medal. Two horse races are announced – a free-for-all and a three-minute trot. Beside all this there will be more than the usual array of minor attractions. The general public is again reminded that everything is free if they come to Ebensburg.
The Carrolltown Picnic
The Carrolltown picnic will be held July 4th and 5th on Fair Grounds for benefit of St. Benedict’s church. Grand fantastic and civic parade July 4th from Flick’s field to Fair Grounds at 9:30 a.m. Good meals and refreshments will be served at all hours. Various amusements during the course of the afternoon such as base ball games, horse races, fortune wheel, shooting gallery and other attractions. There will be on the 5th a similar program to that of the 4th. On July 4th a special attraction will be an old fashioned “town ball” game to be played by the pioneer residents of Carrolltown and vicinity. There will be no admission charged to the grounds.
Big Bend will Celebrate
A Fourth of July celebration will be held at Big Bend, near Twin Rocks, on Saturday, July 2nd and Monday July 4th. The program contains all the usual accompaniments of a royal good time and the public generally is invited to attend and enjoy not only the celebration but the sociability and good cheer of the people of our hustling little “burg.”
Those who have sold tickets are requested to return the stubs before July 4th so that the numbers may be entered in the lot drawing contest. Com.
Patriotic Sermon
On Sunday Rev. J. Twyson Jones of the First Congregational church, preaches on “Our County – The Greatest Factor in the Formation of Its History.”
Last Week of Court
Leo Burk, prosecuted by William Sanker for the larceny of a wagon, was found guilty.
Peter Dutko, charged by Steve Forgacs with larceny, was found guilty by the order of the Court.
Lewis J. Miller, prosecuted for larceny by Tillie Kearney, was found guilty and sentenced to pay the costs and further sentence suspended.
In the case of John Grey, found guilty of breaking and entering H. J. Hanainey’s residence, sentence was deferred until August when, if witnesses do not come forward to give the defendant a better character, he may get a salty sentence.
D. J. Jenkins wanted for trial on a charge of assault and battery with intent to rape, preferred by Ida Bowden, failed to show up Tuesday when called. Constable J. C. Herzog found him at Latrobe and the next morning returned him on a bail piece to Ebensburg. He is now in Warden Reynolds’ keeping and it is unlikely that he will have an opportunity to skip another bond before September court.
Band Visits County Home
The Ebensburg Band tendered a serenade to Steward Thomas J. Hughes and family at the county Home on Monday evening which was very much enjoyed not only by the family but also by the inmates of that institution for whose benefit Mr. Hughes had arranged the music. After completing the program the members of the Band were invited to the dining room where they were treated to delightful refreshments, consisting of the delicacies of the season and of which they showed their appreciation by partaking most heartily.
Upon the Rack
Eight young men have been upon the rack this week. This double quartet desires admission to the Cambria County Bar and has been taking examination of various kinds. The young men are as follows:
Albert Stenger of Johnstown and Francis Hamilton of Westmont, taking the preliminary examination; Frank Barnhart of the Eighth and George Wolf of the Seventh wards, Johnstown, taking the second year; Clifford and Walter Jones of Ebensburg; Alvin Sherbine of Wilmore and Karl Stremel of Johnstown, taking their finals. The examining committee is composed of Attorneys Hon. Alvin Evans, T. J. Bell, J. W. Kephart, M. D. Kittel and Hon. Judge M. Rose.
Entertainment at Loretto
On Saturday evening a number of the members of the St. Michael’s congregation of Loretto assisted by Ebensburg talent gave an entertainment in the Parochial Hall at Loretto, the proceeds of which were donated to the Blacklick Missions of which the Rev. Thomas J. Hurton has been in charge. The hall was filled and a neat sum was realized. The program was as follows:
Part I – Opening chorus, “Italia,” from “Lucretta;” solo, “Japanese Love Song,” Miss Cora O’Neil; recitation, selected, Master Albert Beiter; solo, “Lullaby,” Miss Lilly Bannan; duet, “I’ve Waited for the Lord,” Mrs. Wyland and Miss Flick; reading, selected, Miss Cott; solo, selected. Harvey Tibbott of Ebensburg; solo, Miss May Pruner; solo, “Ecce Deus,” Herman Myers of Ebensburg.
Part II - Address, the Rev. Thomas Hurton of Vintondale; solo, “The Indifferent Mariner,” Elmer Davis of Ebensburg; solo, “Indian Love Song,” Miss Laura Pruner; recitation, selected, Miss Grace Denny of Ebensburg; a quartet, “Annie Laurie,” Messrs. Leech, Myers, Davis and Tibbott of Ebensburg; solo, “Queen of the Earth,” Mrs. Wyland; graphophone, selections, James Beiter; solo, selected, Miss Elizabeth Flick of Ebensburg, closing, chorus, “America.”
Barnesboro Y. M. C. A. Opened
Barnesboro, June 29: The audience which thronged the Y. M C. A. rooms in this place Monday night for the exercises attending the formal opening of the rooms was a large and enthusiastic one. The speakers who addressed the audience during the evening were Field Secretary, C. E. Smith of Johnstown; General Secretary, E. O. Fay of Greensburg; President, E. O. Hartshorn of Barnesboro and the Rev. Mr. Tilley of Barnesboro. The music was furnished by the choir from the Methodist church and the boy choir from the Episcopal church. A duet was also sung by two young ladies.
George Weaver and Will Elder of Johnstown gave an athletic exhibition during the evening in which they were assisted by a half dozen Barnesboro members of the Association. Following the exercise the Ladies Auxiliary served a fine luncheon.
The Y. M. C. A. rooms are very handsomely equipped and furnished and the people of Barnesboro are justly proud of them.
Miss Keller Graduates
Cambridge, Mass., June 29: Helen Adams Keller, the deaf, dumb and blind girl whose wonderful achievements have made her name familiar throughout this country was the central figure among the 96 young women of Radcliffe College who received degrees of bachelor of arts at the hands of Dean Briggs.
Miss Keller was attended by Miss Sullivan, her teacher and companion, and when her name was called and she rose to receive her degree the large audience broke into hearty applause.
Composer of “Dixie” is Dead
Columbus, O., June 29: A telephone message from Mount Vernon, O., announces the sudden death in that city of Dan Emmett, the old-time minstrel and famous as the composer of “Dixie.”
DEATHS
Died at Ninety-Four
Perhaps the oldest male citizen of Cambria county died Thursday of last week at his home in Gallitzin in the person of Anthony Myers who was aged ninety-four years and ten days. He was buried Saturday morning with a requiem high mass in St. Michael’s church, Loretto, conducted by the Rev. Father Kittell, interment being made in the church cemetery.
Mr. Myers was born in Cambria county in 1816 and had lived here all his life. He was married in 1841 to Mary McGuire who survives him with the following children: Henry and Katherine, at home; Celestine of Cresson; Mrs. W. N. Topper of Cresson; Mrs. Michael McDermott of Ashville; Mrs. B. F. Grove of Chest Springs and Rebecca of Pittsburg.
Mrs. Thomas Callahan
Mary, wife of Thomas Callahan, died at her home in Chest Springs on Sunday morning. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Storm and was born near Loretto about 70 years ago. The funeral took place on Wednesday.
Geo. A. Callan
The funeral of Geo. A. Callan of Loretto who died at 1 p.m. on June 26th, took place on Tuesday from St. Michael’s church, Loretto.
Geo. A. Callan was born February 26, 1870 at the Summit and was the son of Thomas and Regina Callan, who both survive him. Few of the young men of this vicinity were better known or better liked than Geo. Callan and many are the friends who mourn him. Deceased’s father was one of the pioneers of Cambria county and his mother was Regina McGuire, a granddaughter of Captain Michael McGuire. The deceased leaves the following brothers and sisters: James C. of Braddock; Mrs. James Donahoe of Pittsburg; Thomas F. of Cresson; Wm. A. of Altoona; and Josephine, Margaret, Mary, Francis, Annie, Henry and Gertrude at home.
Members of the Woodmen of the World acted as pall bearers at the funeral.
Mrs. Jno. A. Blair
On Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, occurred the funeral of Mrs. Jane Ann Blair, wife of ex-Sheriff John A. Blair. Mrs. Blair died on Monday afternoon.
The deceased was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Evans. Besides her husband, Mrs. Blair is survived by these children: Margaret, wife of Thomas M. McDermit of Johnstown; Cornelia, wife of W. A. Horan of Johnstown; Jennie, wife of M. D. Bearer of Ebensburg; Annie, wife of O. E. Wilkinson of Ebensburg; Worth W. and John T., both of Ebensburg; Harry of Johnstown; and Joseph of Elyria, O. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret A. Lutz of Lake City, Minn., and one brother, Harry Evans of Wabasha, Minn., while Miss Josephine Bailey, a foster daughter, residing at Ebensburg, also survives.
Friday, 8 Jul 1904 -- No newspaper issued.
Friday, July 15, 1904
Volume XXXVIII, Number 28
Contributed by Patty Millich
NEWS
Local and Personal
Warden Reynolds of the county jail has been a busy man this week overseeing a gang of Sheriff Lenhart’s boarders who have been working around the jail. The appearance of the jail yard is much improved and as the work was done without cost to the county, Warden Reynolds is deserving of credit. The Commissioners have also been making some improvements around the jail. Walks are being laid and other improvements are under way. Such endeavors are very creditable to the county. The Commissioners have the right idea.
Miss Margaret River of Freeport, Pa., is visiting Mrs. Oscar Kinkead.
Mr. Cyrus Jones is spending a week at Philadelphia & Atlantic City.
A couple cases of smallpox have been discovered in Conemaugh.
Attorney and Mrs. S. L. Reed are spending a few days at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Kate Fenlon is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Bearer of Pittsburg.
Mrs. Annie Lyte and children of Kane are visiting friends in this place.
Miss Julia Bishop of Harrisburg has opened her cottage for the summer.
Mrs. Edie and daughter, Mrs. Stull of Harvey’s Lake are visiting friends in town.
Misses Frances and Anna Thompson are visiting Miss Martha Davis of Johnstown.
Mr. Seward Jones and family of Boston are spending the summer in this place.
Mrs. W. I. Stineman of South Fork is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed James.
Mrs. Olin Thomas of West Virginia is visiting her father, Mr. John Owens of this place.
Fritz Krebs of Johnstown is visiting his uncle and aunt, Commissioner and Mrs. Benj. Jones.
George Myers of Pitcairn has returned after a weeks visit with friends and relative in this place.
Mrs. Sarah Davis of Wilkesbarre returned to her home last week after visiting relatives here.
Mr. George Beaver of Pittsburg is spending a two weeks vacation in Ebensburg and Hastings.
Walter McMurray of New Washington spent the past ten days with his sister, Mrs. J. T. Jones.
Mrs. Albert Morris of Barnesboro is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Davison in this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Ritter of Chicago who have been visiting relatives in this place returned home.
Mrs. Fitzgerald of South Fork spent a few days in Ebensburg with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fes Lloyd.
The Misses Weldons and Master Richard Weldon of Pittsburg arrived last week to spend the summer in Ebensburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ludwig and Mrs. E. F. Spencer of Van Ormer spent several days with friends in this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis and family of Altoona are visiting Mrs. Davis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis of this place.
Miss Clymens of Eastern Pennsylvania is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Clymens in this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Labaugh of Altoona spent a few days recently with Mrs. Labaugh’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Englehart.
Rev. Jno. Lancaster of East Conemaugh, formerly pastor of the M. E. Church in this place, visited friends here last week.
Miss May Humphreys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Humphreys of Johnstown, is spending the summer with relatives in this place.
Mrs. Treese and little daughter of Duncansville was the guest of her son, Mr. R. E. Treese and family in this place over the Fourth.
Mrs. Mildred Swaney and son, Homer, of Seattle, returned home last week after spending a month with Mrs. Swaney’s sister, Mrs. Cyrus Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dagget of Buffalo N. Y., Mr. Leonce Shields and Miss Helen Martin of Pittsburg spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Shields.
Among those who spent the Fourth in this place were Miss Maud Shoemaker, Dr. E. B. Roberts, and Dr. O. G. A. Barker of Pittsburg; Herbert Evans and Olney Davis of Johnstown; Arthur Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bolsinger of Windber.
Bright News from Patton
Cowher’s livery stable changed hands last week. A gentleman by the name of T. M. Rosser being the purchaser. Evidently the new proprietor is not much skeered of the new trolley line.
Mrs. E. C. Brown and little son, Samuel, returned last week from a trip to the great lakes.
Our aesthetic friend, Dr. Worrell, has lately purchased a handsome Upright piano in order to gratify his musical taste. The Doctor is also devoted to flora culture as evinced by the beautiful display of blooming roses on his front lawn.
Reuel Sommerville, Esq., delivered an address on patriotism at the meeting of the Epworth League Sunday evening.
Mrs. J. W. VanWert is making a visit to her former home, Wellsboro. During her absence, the Doctor is boarding at the Palmer House.
Prof. B. I. Meyers, Principal of our schools, returned last week from a visit to Shirleysburg. In company with Joe Lingle and Paul Barton, he started Monday on a six-week tour through northern New York.
Landlord James Gillice of the Miners Rest has just placed in that popular Hotel an electric piano which produces the finest and sweetest of music. Mr. Gillice is a musician of note, being a skillful performer on many instruments, particularly the piano and most of his spare time is occupied in manipulating the keys of that wonderful piece of musical mechanism.
W. C. Hubbard, Charles Walters, J. R. Cordell and Geo. Howe, all of the School Board, went to Pittsburg last week to inspect the Carnegie Institute with a view of having the new addition to our building conform to it in appearance and incidentally to examine some heating plants in the various schools of that city.
Hopeful Otis Winslow, Prohibition Candidate for Prothonotary, spent several days last week in Elk County, fixing his political fences. He reports everything in fine shape up there and if his efforts in Cambria County and “Seldom Seen” are as successful, he may be elected.
Dr. H. W. Ferguson has returned from a visit to his old home, Canaudaigna, New York.
Our friend, D. Walter Ritchie has moved that new wife of his and what other belongings he possesses into the rooms over the Patton Supply Company Store recently vacated by Dr. N. W. Bailey. Ritchie says he will now begin to enjoy life and will have his own vine and fig tree under which to luxuriate.
Dr. H. A. Seitz, a few days ago acted as defendant counsel in an interesting case before Justice Boone. The doctor displayed rare legal acumen and was successful in every point, except securing the verdict.
John and Jake Dinsmore went to Punxsutawney last week to enjoy a short respite from their arduous duties.
The Westover ball team which was billed to play with our boys last Saturday failed to materialize owing to the wet weather.
Dr. Murray has had a telephone placed in his office and is connected with the Huntington and Clearfield Company exchange.
William Denlinger, Jr., is rapidly convalescing from his recent attack of typhoid fever. We hope it will not be long until we see his bright and pleasant face upon our streets.
Burgess Harper has returned from his summer vacation and we notice a marked improvement in corporate affairs since he has resumed control of the helm.
Will Bennett a few days ago ventured too near the business end of one of the mules belonging to Mr. Wertner. The mule resented the familiarity and struck out with its right foot landing a sledge hammer blow in the region of Will’s solar plexus. As a consequence our young friend is laid up for repairs and has time to reflect on (mules) “inhumanity to man.”
Miss Teresa Williams was called to Altoona last Saturday by the serious illness of her sister who resides at that place.
Mr. Albert Rumberger made a business trip to Rossiter last week.
Fred Rees, one of the clerks in C. F. Pitt’s store, was in Huntingdon early this week.
With all the noise and excitement and there was lots of it on the Fourth of July, we did not learn of a single accident, for which we were truly thankful.
Geo. O. Brady of the Bazar has something in his windows to keep people looking. This week it is an Indian scene.
Squire Mellon is sanguine of Democratic success next fall. He says, we “are going to win, we are bound to win, we can’t be defeated.”
Nicktown, July 9:
The Fourth passed off very quietly at this place.
Mike Luther of Ebensburg was in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Rose Sier of Allentown, Pa., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nicolas Lambour.
Harry Lieb and his sister, Emma, called on Carrolltown friends Sunday.
John Dumm and wife of Spangler were in town one day last week.
Mrs. Clara Hopple is very ill.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Springer, a son; also to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Luther, a son.
Miss Virginia Soissoin went to Jeannette where she will spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Miller.
Barnesboro, Pa., July 9:
Constable Miller of Hastings Thursday arrested two Hungarians from Greenwich for an assault upon a fellow countryman.
Charley Cole, the popular young Johnstown traveling man, made it pleasant for the boys here Wednesday.
Elmer Henry the well known Carrolltown landlord spent Wednesday in town.
Huddy Kirkpatrick, head engineer for the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company at Hastings, spent Sunday at the home of Dan Miller.
Mike Ryan of Patton went through Barnesboro last week on a bicycle.
John Hubbert of the Globe Hotel celebrated his Fourth on the Fifth.
The Fourth passed off very quietly in Barnesboro. Hundreds of people from this vicinity left for all parts of the State last week to spend the Fourth with parents and relatives.
Al Hoppel, a former hotel man of Spangler, but now of Pittsburg is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wyland of Spangler and his parents at Nicktown.
Peter Thurston the Moss creek landlord was in town this week and he says that he will play his Moss Creek ball team against any other team in the north of the county for any amount.
John Burns of Windber is visiting his parents.
Accidents
Frank Shoemaker is suffering from a fractured shoulder and Mrs. David Williams from a broken limb.
A Busy Bee
John Bee of Cresson became busy it is alleged the other day and flew away from Jno. McNally’s till with three hundred dollars of stolen sweets. Squire Burgoon decided that the place for Bee was in a cell and he was bound over to court and languishes in jail awaiting trial.
Nantyglo Lot Contest
The lot at Nantyglo was won by Mrs. James Kiley of Twin Rocks. Gold watch for selling most chances on lot was won by Miss Etta Conrad. Second, Miss Jennie Meyers; third, Miss Gertrude Lynn.
Draw a Jury of True Men
Following are the lists of jurymen for September term of court drawn from the wheel:
Grand Jury
Marshall Daly, heater, Johnstown, First Ward
E. E. Dunnegan, merchant, Clearfield township
C. Hetrick, coal operator, Hastings
W. E. Dixon, clerk, East Conemaugh
Simon Adams, teamster, Black Lick township
Gregory Mullen, farmer, Portage township
D. A. Garman, farmer, Susquehanna township
W. H. Sharp, clerk, Johnstown, Fifth ward
T. W. Smay, farmer, Croyle township
Dennis Flynn, miner, Patton, First ward
N. J. Hoffman, farmer, Richland township
Pryce Davis, clerk, Johnstown, First ward
Luke Burgoon, farmer, Dean township
D. H. Brown, farmer, Washington township
Isaac J. Hughes, farmer, Summerhill township
James G. Patton, blacksmith, Portage borough
Wm. Lehmeier, restaurateur, Carrolltown borough
L. J. Bearer, farmer, Susquehanna township
H. M. Harmon, carpenter, Johnstown, Eighth ward
R. J. Bannon, blacksmith, Loretto
D. Harshberger, mill hand, Johnstown, Sixth ward
S. P. Grimes, miner, Dean township
John Fox, laborer, Johnstown, Fourteenth ward
Winfield W. Evans, laborer, Johnstown, Fourth ward
Traverse Jury - First Week
Hugh Canavan, hotel keeper, Portage borough
Jno. D. Wissinger, farmer, Adams township
H. S. Alshouse, teacher, West Taylor township
Wm. Hamilton, laborer, Johnstown, Fifth ward
James Cole, mill hand, Johnstown, Nineteenth ward
Wm. Horner, laborer, Johnstown, Ninth ward
Alexander Storey, farmer, Croyle township
R. L. Bower, merchant, Reade township
C. A. Sharbaugh, merchant, Carrolltown
John Gates, R. R. Engineer, South Fork, First ward
Milton Metzgar, farmer, West Taylor township
Howard Miller, farmer, Richland township
James Shoemaker, farmer, Croyle township
Thos. Harvey, miner, Barnesboro
Charles Yeckley, storekeeper, Gallitzin
William Sanker, farmer, Allegheny township
Jno. Dunn, engineer, Johnstown, First ward
Chas. H. Suppes, coal operator, Johnstown, Eighth ward
H. A. Englehart, clerk, Ebensburg
Francis Shettig, farmer, Carroll township
Wm. Beatty, laborer, Johnstown, Thirteenth ward
Michael Ryan, laborer, Johnstown, Fourteenth ward
Joseph Beiter, hotel keeper, Johnstown, Second ward
Patrick Keelan, miner, South Fork
Jno. Springer, farmer, Carroll township
William Kenney, mill hand, Johnstown, First ward
Nicholas Anstead, butcher, Patton
Albert Skelly, farmer, Croyle township
Traverse Jury – Second Week
Charles Gillen, miner, East Taylor
C. M. Crouse, hotel keeper, Wilmore
Stephen Campbell, weight master, Carrolltown
C. C. Walters, hotel keeper, Patton
Henry Blough, farmer, Richland
Peter J. Strittmatter, farmer, Carroll township
Frank Tremellon, clerk, Johnstown, Sixth ward
Casper Miller, farmer, Susquehanna township
John Hunter, mine foreman, Spangler
Patrick Callihan, miner, Patton
John C. Friedhoff, farmer, Munster township
T. P. Stephens, mill hand, Johnstown, Eighth ward
George W. Gallagher, farmer, Portage township
Wm. Scroth, J. P., Carrolltown
Frank Jones, laborer, Ebensburg
Daniel Farren, laborer, Munster township
E. W. Blough, engineer, Johnstown, Eighth ward
Bart Hobart, farmer, Clearfield township
J. R. Cornelius, laborer, Patton
George Schulters, mill hand, Johnstown, First ward
Frederick Snyder, blacklick,[as appears in paper] Barr township
Wm. McGough, merchant, Johnstown, Fifth ward
Patrick Whalen, hotel keeper, Spangler
Thomas Gregory, miner, Carroll township
Henry M. Jones, clerk, Westmont
Patrick Darby, laborer, Johnstown, Twelfth ward
Charles Prescott, miner, Patton
Joseph W. Koch, foreman, Johnstown, Sixteenth ward
S. H. Beers, farmer, White township
Wm. Crum, laborer, Wilmore
Robert E. Jones, gentleman, Ebensburg.
Petit Jurors – Second Week
Henry Stevens, laborer, Johnstown, Eighth ward
Charles McDermott, clerk, Johnstown, Eleventh ward
Frank Mooney, laborer, Johnstown, Third ward
James G. Darby, real estate agent, Johnstown, Tenth ward
Milton S. Harris, clerk, Johnstown, Sixth ward
O. H. Stiffey, pattern maker, Johnstown, Seventeenth ward
Basil Bender, miner, Lilly
Thomas Cassidy, engineer, East Conemaugh
George H. Davison, agent, Barnesboro
Isaiah Sherbine, farmer, Summerhill township
R. D Jones, coal dealer, Johnstown, Eleventh ward.
Jacob Kelly, farmer, Adams township
Fred Frank, Ex. Ward, Johnstown, Fourth ward
Wm. C. Smith, clerk, Hastings
G. W. Speece, J. P., Barnesboro
Charles G. McCauliffe, ganger, Carrolltown
Howard Thomas, Laborer, Elder Township
Harry G. Dunmire, machinist, South Fork
James E. Scott, mill hand, Johnstown, First ward
Thomas Cox, miner, Patton
Leonard Jones, teacher, Cambria township
Frank Burgraff, laborer, Johnstown, Ninth ward
Charles W. Moran, blacksmith, Loretto
Frank Hoyer, miner, Croyle township
Michael Bracken, gentleman, Gallitzin
Harvey Adams, car inspector, Johnstown, Twenty-first ward
James Oiler, mill hand, Stonycreek township
Joseph Manthe, laborer, Johnstown, Ninth ward
Petit Jury - Second Week, No. 2
W. L. George, laborer, Wilmore
Charles T. Stevens, policeman, Johnstown, Thirteenth ward
Wm. Bloom, farmer, Richland township
J. S. Killens, lumber dealer, Barnesboro
Frank Colbert, laborer, West Taylor township
Frank Jones, machinist, Johnstown, Fifth ward
Joseph Beringer, farmer, Clearfield township
John Hysong, carpenter, Gallitzin
Ivan Linton, gentleman, Johnstown, Eighth ward
W. C. Hubbard, carpenter, Patton
Arthur Doran, laborer, Johnstown, Twelfth ward
Edward D. Brawley, farmer, Carroll
Patrick McCarthy, miner, Barnesboro
Joseph Redmond, laborer, East Conemaugh
J. E. Jones, painter, Gallitzin
Peter Garner, farmer, Reade
Charles Brookbank, laborer, Summerhill
Lewis Eppley, machinist, Rosedale
Henry Bowman, blacksmith, Johnstown, Fifth ward
Adam Reade, mill hand, Johnstown, Eleventh ward
Jno. McCauley, laborer, Johnstown, Seventeenth ward
Jno. Spellian, laborer, Johnstown, Ninth ward
J. L. Strausbaugh, laborer, Johnstown, Eighth ward
Christ Leap, clerk, Lilly
Edward McDevitt, mill hand, Johnstown, Seventeenth ward
W. E. Zimmerman, clerk, Franklin
James Comer, agent, Johnstown, Second ward
Wm. Axmaker, carpenter, Johnstown, Second ward
M. A. Overdorff, pattern maker, Johnstown, Eighteenth ward
Traverse and Petit Jurors – Third Week
Hugh Hughes, farmer, Summerhill
Samuel Hammond, merchant, Barnesboro
M. P. Kearney, carpenter, Lilly
Harvey Clawson, blacksmith, Blacklick
Albert Buck, farmer, Allegheny
Harry Anderson, farmer, Barr
James Fitzharris, machinist, Johnstown, Thirteenth ward
William W. Myers, farmer, Richland township
Blair Short, hotel keeper, Lilly
James Mangus, carpenter, Johnstown, Second ward
Wilford Jones, mill man, Johnstown, Tenth ward
John Heubner, clerk, Johnstown, Fourth ward
Wm. Krosser, farmer, Croyle township
Jno. Fritz, gentleman, Johnstown, Third ward
J. L. Gill, farmer, Chest township
Bernard Schonhart, mill hand, Johnstown, Tenth ward
Henry McDermitt, laborer, Barr township
Harry Patterson, farmer, Barr township
Samuel Irvin, conductor, Patton
Rev. J. H. Lancaster, minister, East Conemaugh
Peter Flick, farmer, Allegheny
George H. Page, brakeman, East Taylor township
John H. Boyle, farmer, Croyle township
John Weimer, engineer, Johnstown, Thirteenth ward
Jno. F. Long, R. R. Foreman, Cambria township
Wm. Shank, farmer, Adams township
John O’Connell, brakeman, Johnstown, Twelfth ward
Wm. Hand, miner, South Fork
Harry Smay, farmer, Summerhill township
John Hason, mill hand, Johnstown, Second ward
Patrick Campbell, miner, Adams township
Thomas McCullough, laborer, Loretto
Edward M. Bailey, plumber, Johnstown, Second ward
Joseph A. Gray, real estate dealer, Spangler
Fred Bland, Jr., clerk, Reade township
James Adams, motorman, Johnstown, Twenty-first ward
John C. Groome, laborer, Portage
Sylvester Masters, foreman, Johnstown, Eighth ward
Sylvester Hutzler, laborer, Adams township
Alexander Jordan, farmer, Reade township
William Murray, miner, Gallitzin
Thomas Hanna Jr., laborer, Washington township
John Schmidt, farmer, Croyle township
L. Z. Bloom, carpenter, Ebensburg
E. J. Bearer, liquor dealer, Barnesboro
Charles Stough, painter, Ebensburg
Charles Maist, laborer, Johnstown, Fifth ward
John D. Ayer, farmer, Barr township
Charles Heisel, clerk, Johnstown, Second ward
James Sheehan, farmer, Chest township
William C. Myers, mill hand, Johnstown, Seventh ward
L. P. McDermitt, clerk, Cresson township
Henry T. Cuna, laborer, Hastings
Jonathan Roseman, miner, Ferndale borough
A. J. Blackburn, laborer, Johnstown, Twentieth ward
Abel Peden, farmer, Upper Yoder
John Shriver, teamster, Franklin
Wm. Mark, laborer, Blacklick township
Amaudus Entler, laborer, Elder township
John Sellman, laborer, Lower Yoder township
MARRIAGES
Marriage Licenses
Henry Berry and Lizzie Lee of Johnstown.
Joseph Elins and Thecia Conjura of Gallitzin.
Albert Bouk and Eva Katelinsky of Dunlo.
James Edwards and Marry Riffle of Johnstown.
Antony Hullna and Katie Tuskas of Blairsville Intersection, Pa.
Harvey D. Roberts of Johnstown and Carrie Malinda Shauley of Lower Yoder township.
DEATHS
Klingingsmith
Mrs. Annie Chase Klingingsmith, daughter of the late Hon. Jas. Murray, died at her home in Pittsburg, July 1st.
Daniel Burk
Daniel Burk of Gallitzin, died Wednesday morning about 2 o’clock at Altoona, where he had been visiting his only sister, Mrs. Hickey, for the past few days. His illness was only of three days’ duration and his death was due to the infirmities of age, Mr. Burke being in his eighty-sixth year.
Mr. Burk was a resident of the vicinity of Gallitzin for fifty-four years and had devoted his active lifetime to improving and cultivating land in that section. He came to Cambria county about the time of the building of the Pennsylvania railroad and was well acquainted with the prince-priest, Gallitzin, whose services he often attended.
The wife of the deceased died just twenty-one years ago. Six children are also dead but the following survive: F. N. Burk of Gallitzin, with whom the deceased had made his home the past sixteen years; D. C. Burk, also of Gallitzin; D. W., of Columbus, O.; A. J., of Mylo, O.; Mrs. Jane Wagner of Uniontown, Pa., and S. H. Burk of Pittsburg.
The remains were brought to this town Thursday morning. The funeral took place at St. Michael’s church, Loretto on Saturday morning.
Killed Himself
James Lasonock, at Italian, aged about 49 years, was instantly killed Thursday morning at the east end of the Gallitzin tunnel by being struck by a train. The unfortunate man was walking along the tracks and evidently did not hear the approach of the train, extra freight, No. 1430, which shot out of the tunnel and ran him down before he had a chance to escape. The body was badly mutilated and was taken to Altoona for burial.
John Smiley
John Smiley, aged seventy-eight years died Wednesday July 6 at the County Poor Farm from diseases incident to old age. The deceased was admitted to the county institution from the vicinity of Mountaindale January 5th of this year.
Death of James Costlow
Mr. James Costlow, a well known and highly respected citizen of Cambria county, he having been County Commissioner from 1885 to 1888, died at his home in Wilmore on Friday last, aged about 82 years.
The deceased who formerly lived on a farm in Adams Township, near the present town of Dunlo was twice married, several children among whom are Peter, David and Thomas, children of the first wife, and Edward of Lovett and Fred of Vintondale, by his second marriage, survive him.
Mr. Costlow was an honest industrious man, an excellent neighbor, a good citizen and a faithful member of the Catholic church. Of late years he was much afflicted by rheumatism, which became chronic and was eventually the cause of his death. He is survived by two brothers, John [remainder of sentence is totally faded]
The funeral which took place after a high mass of requiem and an eloquent and appropriate sermon by Rev. Father James R. Egan in St. Bartholomew’s church, Wilmore, on Monday morning in the cemetery nearby was well attended by the people of the community in which he had been so well and favorably known.
John Piper
John Piper, father of Martin K. and Luther M. Piper of Lilly, Cambria county, died at noon Tuesday, July 5, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Flannigan of East End, Altoona, the cause of his death being Bright’s disease. The deceased was born at Petersburg, Huntington county on February 12, 1819, being at the time of his death in the 85th year of his age.
He was for many years a farmer but for the last ten years had been making his home with his children as his wife died twelve years ago. He is survived by five children – W. H. of Philadelphia; Martin K. and Luther M., mentioned above and Mrs. Susan Crum of Hollidaysburg. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. The deceased was a member of the Lutheran church.
The funeral took place Thursday morning, July 8, the remains being taken from Altoona to Trough Creek Valley in Huntington county.
Two Hundred Carriages
Loretto July 8: The funeral of Philip Noon who was killed at Carrolltown Tuesday by being struck by lightning while at work was held in St. Michael’s Catholic church here today. It was one of the largest funerals in the north of the county in years, over 200 carriages being in the cortege.
The solemn high mass celebration at the church was most impressive and the edifice was crowded to the doors. The Rev. Father M. D. Kittell was the celebrant. Father Dessey of Gallitzin acted as deacon; Father Quinn of St. Augustine, sub-deacon, and Father Boley of California, now visiting fiends in this section, was master of ceremonies. Father Kittell preached the sermon, dwelling earnestly on the character of the deceased and the high regard in which he was held.
Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Fatal Accident
On Thursday, June 30, an engine blew up at Ehrenfeld and the following were killed:
J. B. Wissinger, engineer, aged about 45 years of Conemaugh.
Daniel Crouch, fireman, aged about 30 years of Conemaugh.
Charles Ross, brakeman, aged about 21 years of Conemaugh.
The injured:
J. B. Smith, brakeman, fractured rib, slight bruises and burns on body.
A. G. Boyle, conductor, bruised about the body, slight bruises and burns.
Friday, July 22, 1904
Volume XXXVIII, Number 29
Contributed by Patty Millich
NEWS
Local and Personal
Another expedition has moved on Canada. Alfred Shoemaker and Walter Jones, lawyers in the making, left last week for the Dominion, accompanied by a horse and buggy. They intend to bring the buggy back.
Mr. Seward Jones and family are visiting relatives in this place.
Supt. Musser, of the Cambria Coal company at Cambria, shot a black bear near that place a few days ago. It is thought it is the one which escaped from James Wheeler of Barnesboro several months ago. At any rate, it was a real bear and Mr. Musser has the distinction of shooting it.
It is understood that Edward Carbey and wife will in the near future leave for Austin, Potter county, where Mr. Carbey has purchased a half interest in a hotel. Mr. Carbey is a first-class hotel man and his many friends here will regret to learn of his intended departure.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Letts, formerly of this place and well known here, are visiting relatives in Ebensburg. Mr. Letts was formerly editor of the Carrolltown NEWS and is now located in Jersey Shore.
W. R. Thompson and sister, Miss Mary, attended the funeral of their cousin, Miss Mabel Thompson of Indiana on Saturday last.
Mr. Walter Port, an employee in the P. & L. E. Depot, Pittsburg, is spending two weeks vacation at his home in this place.
Charles Weakland, late of the United States Navy, has been spending a few days visiting friends in this place.
Misses Eleanor and Marian Brooks of Zanesville, Ohio, are visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. D. Evans.
Mrs. R. O. Jones and family of Johnstown are visiting Mrs. Jones’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tibbott.
Misses Josephine and Hortense Dunegan of St. Augustine are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. E. Bender.
Matthew Zahm of Johnstown is visiting relatives in this place. Matthew is also nursing a carbuncle.
Mrs. Ann Lloyd and daughters, Belle and Martha, have returned from their trip to the sea shore.
Among the late arrivals in the summer colony are Mrs. Wagenhalls and family of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Dr. T. B. Noss and Dr. Hall occupied the pulpit in the First Congregational church on Sunday.
Gen. Young of Washington is spending a few days in this place as the guest of D. C. Philips.
Mrs. C. P. Pannebaker and children have returned from a visit to relatives in Philipsburg.
Daniel Dougherty and family of Pittsburg are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Darragh.
Miss Mary Kinkead of Johnstown is spending the week with relatives in this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Porch left on Saturday for an extended trip through the West.
The Cresson Gun Club comes up on Friday to shoot with Uncle McClarren’s kids.
Mrs. George Krug was seriously injured by falling down stairs on Monday last.
City Treasurer Franklin and family of Pittsburg are stopping at the Ebensburg Inn.
The strike at the Rossiter mines which affected about 600 men has been settled.
Mrs. Lydia Evans is slowly recovering from injuries received through a fall.
Mrs. R. L. Johnson has as her guest Miss Beatrice McDonald of Altoona.
Mrs. Charles Smathers who has been ill is now much improved.
Stewart Kinkead spent Sunday in Johnstown. Nuf ced.
Mrs. Mahoney and daughter of New York have returned to their home after a visit to Mrs. Randolph Myers of this place.
The twice triumphant Stineman has been re-nominated for the Senate by the Republicans of Blair and Cambria.
Ivison Notes, Ivison, July 18:
We are in the wet season here.
The carpenters have finished F. G. Marsh’s new barn.
The Blacklick & Yellow Creek Railroad Company is putting a line up Rocky Hollow.
James Marsh was in Ebensburg today on a business trip.
A. H. Longnecker is hauling fill bark to the railroad.
Scott Stiles has shut down his mill until fall.
Hay is a plentiful article around here. All required is sunny weather.
A. M. Bennett gathered seven gallons of cherries yesterday at his grandfather’s farm.
William Marsh has begun hauling lumber for C. L. Underwood.
H. Longnecker and S. Rhodes expect to finish their bark job in a few days.
A great many people from here are talking of going to the World’s Fair.
Bright News from Patton
At a meeting of the school board held Monday night two teachers were elected to fill vacancies – they are Miss Cunningham of Enid and Miss White of Bellefonte. Miss White comes very highly recommended as a young lady of brilliant talent and eminently qualified for teaching.
George O. Brady started Tuesday afternoon for a two weeks visit to the St. Louis Exposition.
A fine little boy arrived last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Graham, much to the delight of our friend, Tom. It might be well to state that the aforesaid boy is named Joseph G. Stultz of Duncansville, Pa., and is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Graham.
The Evans sisters have made some fine improvements to their handsome millinery store among them being a new awning.
Mead Cowher has purchased a handsome bay mare, which is considered the finest piece of horse flesh in this neck of the woods.
Dr. G. D. Crandal and Evan Bowen of Blossburg, Pa., were in town last Saturday as the guests of Dr. W. A. Blair.
Miss Dorothy Sunter, a former teacher in Patton schools, was a visitor at the home of W. H. Sanford this week.
Dr. Van Wert ran across a genuine case of Smallpox while visiting a patient last week. He reported the matter to the Board of Health who immediately ordered the house under quarantine. The disease is supposed to have been brought here from Bakerton.
Some of our aged citizens are suffering from the effects of the extremely hot weather. Alexander Monteith has been confined to his homestead for several days, at last report he was convalescing rapidly and unless some unforeseen complications arise, will be around again in a short time.
The Red Men, of Patton, entertained their lady friends last Thursday night. A large delegation of the fair sex from Barnesboro were present.
Miss Mabel Appleton of Haverhill, Mass., is visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Graham.
A very pretty dance was held in Miners Hall Thursday of last week. It was given in honor of Miss Myrtle Crain who is visiting her cousins, Misses Eva and Jennie Crain.
Henry Dill is entertaining his sister, Edith, of New York and nephew, Alexander Patton, Jr., of Curwensville.
Miss Laura Mitchell is seriously ill at her home on Mellon avenue.
G. Woodward Hall one of the obliging clerks in Brady’s Bazaar has returned from a ten days vacation spent in Clearfield County.
Dr. Dowler has beautified the interior of his office by having it repapered.
Jas. A. Allport of Barnesboro and Dr. Baldwin of Hastings spent Sunday at this place.
Miss Emma Corless of Altoona’s social belles is visiting friends in Patton.
Miss Mae Butler spent several days last week with friends in Clearfield.
The game of ball last Saturday between Coalport and our local team resulted in a victory for Patton, the score being 10-5.
Henry Dill drove a party of friends last Sunday to Arcadia.
A caravan of horse traders visited town last week with the toughest lot of broken down old skates we ever saw. There was not enough good material in the whole push to make one good sound horse.
Mrs. Ernest Frycklind of Gallitzin, Miss Sarah Spotswood and Miss Myrtle Rickter of Carlisle are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Scholl on 5th Avenue.
Mr. Charles E. Pitt is entertaining his nephew, Ashley T. Pitt of New York City.
Morris Emigh, a carpenter employed at the erection of the Greek Orthodox Church, fell from a ladder Monday morning and sustained a fracture of the right arm and a dislocation of the elbow. Drs. Worell and Blair were called who reduced the fracture and made the unfortunate man as comfortable as possible.
Nicktown, Pa., July 17:
Mrs. J. McCullough and her two little girls, Mary and Ruth, and Miss Daisy Hitchcock, all of Altoona, tarried a short time in town last Friday. They were on their way to Mr. McCullough’s farm in Indiana county where they will spend the summer.
Miss Mary Campbell who was visiting at Hastings has returned to the home of her sister at this place. She was accompanied by Miss Rose Campbell of Hastings.
Mr. Hudnell of Baltimore transacted business in this place one day last week.
Will Ager of Uniontown, Fayette county, spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ager, near this place.
The Messrs. Dunn and Miller, insurance agents of Altoona, were in town a few days this week.
The Misses Neidimyers of St. Lawrence were in town Sunday.
Miss Laura Kirkpatrick, J. Lehman, Miss Helen Lehman and Mr. Anna all of Patton visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ager last Sunday.
Mrs. H. Dunn and children of New Kensington are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Styles
Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kirsch, a son.
The men employed at the band mill of Mason & Neason, who have been away since the Fourth, returned Monday last and started work Tuesday.
Mike Luther, the livery man of Ebensburg was in town one day last week.
The baseball team will hold a dance in the hall Saturday, July 30.
Mr. and Mrs. John Boland of Connellsville are visiting Mrs. Boland’s mother, Mrs. Kuntzleman.
Elete Eonliny [as spelled in the newspaper] and Miss Julia Conley of Spangler, called on friends in town Monday evening.
H. Hill of Jeannette is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Giles.
A large crowd of strangers from Carrolltown, Hastings, Moss Creek and Spangler were in town Sunday to witness the game of ball which was played between Hastings and Nicktown, the score being 2 to 9 in favor of Nicktown.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Redinger of Ebensburg were in town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lieb drove to Carrolltown Sunday evening.
Mrs. Magdalene Kirsch of Spangler spent a few days of this week with Mrs. A. Soissoin.
Donation Surprise
South Fork, July 19: A very pleasant surprise party was held at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. D. S. Poling Monday evening. The affair was planned by the Women’s Missionary Society of the M. E. Church and for two hours music and speeches made the time pass very pleasantly.
The Rev. C. C. Poling, eldest son of the host, made a brief address and another son, D. A. Poling, recited an original poem entitled, “Tell Mother.” As a remembrance of their visit the surprisers left a purse of money and groceries valued at $35.
Priests at Loretto
Nearly all the priests of Johnstown are at the present time on retreat at St. Francis at Loretto.
There are but one or two pastors left in the city and on these devolves the work of several parishes.
The retreat of the priests is not as sometimes stated, a vacation. It is a special season of solitude and silence to engage in religious exercises, those observing the retreat entirely withdrawing from their associations with other people. During the week the Rev. Father Elliott will give special instructions to the priests.
There are now fifty priests in the Altoona diocese, an increase of ten or more since the see was formed. The retreat of the priests of the Pittsburg Diocese will be held at Millvale in September.
Gypsies Here Again
The gypsies are with us again, which all goes to prove that the devil is long in claiming his own.
Rare Gold Coin Found
Boliver Pfeister of Nicktown is the possessor of a gold dollar dated 1850. Mr. Pfeister and a friend were walking along the street in Nicktown when the friend noticed something shining just over a fence and upon investigation, it proved to be the coin stated. Mr. Pfeister promptly bought it from his friend for $1, sold it for $3, re-bought it for $4 and has since refused $7.50 for the coin.
Nearly Lost His Nose
According to a Nicktown correspondent a well-known young man of that town came very near losing his nose the other day in a peculiar manner. Dogs chased a woodchuck under his shop, the animal was captured, and the young man was holding it up by the tail inspecting it closely when it suddenly caught him by the nose, almost severing that organ from the face before relaxing its hold. Dr. Hinds fixed up the young man’s nose which is now healing nicely and he does not expect any serious consequences.
Air Shaft to be Bored
Chief Engineer William Brown and Engineer of Maintenance of Way & C. Shand of the Pennsylvania railroad have finished their inspection of the Pennsy’s new tunnel at Gallitzin made with a view in devising some method of reducing the temperature which at times rises to 170 degrees.
Messrs. Brown and Shand have decided that the best way to remedy the evil will be to drill six or eight holes from the top of the mountain in the tunnel for air shafts. High-speed electric fans will be placed at each end of the tunnel to force the poisonous air through the holes. The work will be commenced at once.
The excessive heat is due to the fact that the tunnel is lined and slopes from the center to the ends, thus preventing smoke, gas and heat from escaping.
Schwab Offers $25,000
Charles M. Schwab, former President of the United States Steel Corporation, has offered to contribute $25,000 toward building the new Roman Catholic Cathedral at St. Paul, Minn., which will be one of the finest church edifices in the country. This report is neither affirmed nor denied by the church authorities of St. Paul and is accepted as correct.
This large contribution to the building fund gives the project an extremely encouraging impetus as J. J. Hill, President of the Great Northern Railway, has already promised to donate $3,000,000. Cardinal Satolli will dedicate the structure.
Letters Issued
Estate of Elizabeth Swires, late of Clearfield township, to George Swires.
Estate of James Costlow, late of Wilmore, to Edward Costlow.
Estate of John R. Steel, late of Johnstown, to Annie S. Overdorff.
Estate of Warren L. George, late of Lilly borough, to F. C. George.
Estate of Elizabeth Waltz, late of Gallitzin, to Michael J. Waltz.
Estate of J. Strickler, M. D., late of Portage borough, to Oscar J. Strickler.
MARRIAGES
Murray-Spence of Patton
William Murray and Miss Jennie Spence of Patton were married Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev. Singleton Neisser performed the ceremony.
Barnesboro Hotel Man Weds
William W. Hoover, one of the proprietors of the Hotel Ritter, at Barnesboro and Miss Minnie Bassett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bassett, of that place, were united in marriage in the parlor of the hotel on Monday afternoon, July 11th by the Rev. J. C. Young, pastor of the Barnesboro M. E. Church. The attendants were Ralph Williams, of Spangler and Miss Rose Bassett, a sister of the bride. The happy couple left Barnesboro Wednesday morning for St. Louis to take in the sights at the World’s Fair.
Marriage Licenses
Mike Popovick and Olena Sema of Benscreek.
William Mason of Ehrenfeld and Margaret Hargraves of South Fork.
Steve Solar and Mary Liptak of Richland township.
Walter T. Brawley of Portage and Annie Bimeal of Conemaugh township.
Joseph J. Schnell and Veronica Brown of Johnstown.
Andrew A. Carland of Altoona and Rose L. Brown of Washington township.
DEATHS
John A. O’Connor’s Funeral
Father Philip Bohan, pastor of the Moxham Catholic parish, Johnstown, unassisted at 10 o’clock Thursday morning, celebrated a high mass of requiem over the remains of the late John A. O’Connor, at Conner, Somerset County. A part of the choir of St. John Gaulbert’s church sang. The four brothers of the deceased, Attorney James B. O’Connor, Judge F. J. O’Connor, Don O’Connor and Prof. P. J. O’Connor were the pallbearers and interment which was private was made in the old family graveyard on the O’Connor farm, beside the remains of the deceased’s father. Mrs. P. J. O’Connor and her two children arrived in Johnstown from Ebensburg to attend the funeral and were driven out to Forwardstown.
It is related that shortly before his death, John A. O’Connor summoned to his bedside his children and made them each one promise to lead lives reflecting honor on themselves, their relatives and their communities. The five boys were especially abjured to desist from profanity, untruthfulness and the use of liquor. Mr. O’Connor was conscious almost to the end.
Paul Sharp Dead
Altoona, July 18: Paul Sharp, an ex-Councilman and P. R. R. engineer, died at his home here this afternoon of Bright’s disease. He was born in Lilly in 1820, served as a driver on the Old Portage then as engineer on the Pittsburg division. He saved the Philadelphia Express at Lilly in November, 1862 by running his engine forward to meet the runaway freight, for which the passengers presented him with a gold medal and the company a cash donation, with engrossed resolutions from the Board of Directors. He leaves a wife, two children and six stepchildren.
Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, July 29, 1904
Volume XXXVIII, Number 30
Contributed by Patty Millich
NEWS
Local and Personal
Mrs. Will Miller is visiting friends in this place.
Miss Alma Byrne of Vintondale is visiting relatives here.
E. B. Kittell of Bellefonte is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Baldwin of Texas is the guest of Miss Florence Evans.
Mrs. James D. Zahm of Pittsburg is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. P. G. of Donora is visiting relatives in this place.
John E. Rosensteel spent several days of this week in Johnstown.
Mrs. Wm. Jones has returned from a weeks’ visit in Snyder county.
Mr. and Mrs. Bart McCabe spent several days recently in Johnstown.
Mrs. Ashford of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gibson.
Miss Lottie Miller of Pittsburg is spending the summer in this place.
Homer Hughes of Pittsburg spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Richards.
Mrs. John Baker and family of Johnstown are visiting Mrs. James Scanlan.
George Bearer and his sons, Cyril and Clarence of Pittsburg, spent Tuesday in this place.
Miss Emily Evans and her cousin, Miss Mabel Jones of Boston, spent Tuesday in Johnstown.
Conrad Brown and Frank Blair accompanied by their lady friends drove to Loretto Tuesday evening.
C. M. Parrish and family of Bellefonte are visiting Mr. Parrish’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Parrish.
Mrs. Bathurst of Williamsport, formerly Miss Cora Marks of this place, is the guest of Mrs. Lester Larimer.
Warren and James Eberlien of Allegheny, who spent their vacations with friends in this place returned home on Monday.
Reese and Fred Lloyd, Rowena and Lottie Richards spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. C. A. Fitzgerald in South Fork.
If you have a friend or relative visiting you or have an item of interest make it known to the editor and thereby help to make the local paper appreciated by its many readers.
Augustine Biller, accompanied by his son, Edward and sister, Mrs. Annie Wiyert and Louis Seltner, all of St. Joseph, Mo., are the guests of Mr. Biller’s mother, Mrs. John Biller, of Carroll township.
A grand picnic and dance will be held at Hibernian grove at Lilly one-fourth mile from the depot on Saturday, August 13, under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Everybody is invited and a general good time is guaranteed to all.
At a meeting of the members of the M. E. Church of Lilly, held recently, a vote was taken and carried asking for a minister for the Lilly congregation alone. The members of that church feel that by having a new parsonage and a little effort on the part of the members they will be able to support a minister. The conference will be held on August 4 and an application will be made for a minister for that church.
Miss Emma Patton of Curwensville is visiting her cousin, Miss Louise McNamara, of this place.
Ehrenfeld, Pa., July 23: W. B. Alexander, Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company and his daughter, Jeannette, returned home from Scottdale last Monday evening after a six weeks’ absence. Mr. Alexander says he is well pleased with his trip as it is thirty-two years since he was there. He called on his old schoolmaster, who was glad to see him and he said the school house is still there. He recognized it as soon as he saw it.
The base ball game between Windber and Ehrenfeld last Sunday resulted in a victory for the home team. Score, 21 to 3. Has Windber got any better teams up there? If it has, let them come down.
Mrs. Daniel Donnelly of Ehrenfeld was taken to the Memorial Hospital in Johnstown last Tuesday evening for treatment.
Mr. James Donnelly of Windber was visiting at Ehrenfeld Thursday of last week.
A young son arrived at Mr. Morarity’s home last Tuesday morning.
Fred Darling, butcher for the Mountain Supply Company store, is all smiles over a new arrival. It is a girl and it can say, “Pap,” already. Mother and baby are doing well.
Steward Yetter, clerk for the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company at this place, returned home last Tuesday after a week’s visit to his home in Bingham.
Miss Mary Simedinger of Ehrenfeld who has been visiting friends in Houtzdale and Curwensville returned home last Monday.
Mrs. J. F. Snyder and her three sons of Curwensville are visiting the former’s sister, Mrs. Isadore Simendinger of Ehrenfeld. Mr. Snyder is Chief of Police of Curwensville.
Nicktown, Pa., July 23: Mr. and Mrs. Yingling of Lilly visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Styles one day recently.
Mrs. Louisa Lambour and Mrs. Rose Sier of Allentown called on Carrolltown friends Thursday of last week.
August Lieb and sister, Mrs. W. J. Farbaugh of Carrolltown spent Friday of last week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lieb.
Mrs. Crossberger of Virginia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geus.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Lieb drove to Patton Thursday.
Mrs. James Morgan and children of Altoona are visiting at the home of Mrs. Morgan’s mother, Mrs. Nicholas Lambour.
Miss Sadie Lambour who for the last two seasons has been employed as a milliner in Altoona has returned to her home at this place.
Mrs. Philip Ochs who has been very ill for a few days is somewhat better.
Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Lambour drove to Carrolltown Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lieb drove to Altoona yesterday.
A large crowd of Spangler’s young and married folks passed through town Wednesday on their way to Flinton to attend a picnic.
A crowd of our most popular young folks took advantage of the fine weather and drove to Loretto Sunday returning by way of Ebensburg and Carrolltown. Following are the names of their party: The Misses Mary Fresh, Mabel Wimer, Lizzie Fresh, Celia Lieb, Anna Lambour and Celia Fresh and the Messrs. S. J. Lambour, Frank Kline, J. Shank, J. Hines, Allie Kline, Harry Lieb, Gilbert Sossoin, Luke Kirsch, Louis Gilbert and J. Kirsch.
A. C. Sharbaugh and wife of Carrolltown were in town Sunday.
Miss Anna Lambour and Miss Elizabeth Fresh called on Carrolltown friends Saturday.
Mrs. Louisa Lambour and Mrs. Rose Sier of Allentown are visiting Patton friends.
Miss Kate Wallace of Strongstown was in town Thursday.
Bright News from Patton
We failed to mention in our last communication that on July 17th the corner stone was laid for the erection of a Methodist church at Benedict. Rev. M. E. Swartz, pastor of the Patton church, was present and made an address. Rev.’s J. C. Young and J. R. Shaffer also took part in the ceremony. An offering was received amounting to about four hundred dollars.
W. H. Sanford and family left last week for Phillipsburg. Mr. Sanford returned Monday; the rest of the party will remain for some time visiting friends in that quiet little village.
Editor Kaylor of the TRIBUNE arrived in Patton Tuesday. He told us that important business required his presence here, and expressed great surprise on being informed that the Patton Brewery was giving a free blow out. We saw to it that he had a good time and promised to look after that “important business” for him.
Commissioner Tim Sheehan made a thorough inspection of the ice plant at the new brewery last Tuesday with a view of having one installed in the Court House. He says that things are getting so hot on the hill that it is “difficult” to keep his temperature at a normal condition and has determined to keep cool not withstanding the provocation.
The Misses Evans entertained a number of lady friends at luncheon Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Casswell who with her interesting little daughter, Mildred, have been visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Swartz left Wednesday for Bellefonte.
Jno. L. Rich of Tyrone made glad the hearts of our citizens by spending last Friday at the metropolis.
Mrs. W. L. Nicholson accompanied by her daughter, Miss Alma, left early Monday morning for Flint City, Michigan, where they will spend the next six weeks visiting relatives.
W. C. Hubbard, wife and son, spent last Thursday at Johnstown.
Farrell Hopkins who for fourteen weeks has been confined to his bed by typhoid fever is slowly convalescing. Mr. Samuel Small who has charge of this case tells us he has every hope of his recovery.
Mr. W. J. Treviskie, mine superintendent for Ricker Bros & Co., of Glen Campbell accompanied by his wife and son were guests at the home of Rev. John Radcliffe Sunday and Monday.
Miss Margurite Mullen spent Monday and Tuesday with friends at Williamsport.
Ed A. Mellon and J. J. Donnelly went to Johnstown last Friday to see the Elephant. Unfortunately it rained all the time they were there so they returned home without having witnessed the show.
James Watt of Tyrone tarried long enough in Patton last week to say howdeedos to his many friends.
Miss Jessie Herr of Altoona spent several days of this week visiting her friend, Miss Myrtle Hoover.
D. Walter Ritchie transacted business in Dubois early this week.
One of the prominent officials of Beech Creek Coal & Coke Company now pulls the lines over Will McCormick’s fast going nag, having purchased the animal a few days ago.
E. C. Brown, wife and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Parnell, Will Thompson and his wife and child started Wednesday for Ocean City, N. J. to spend a couple of weeks and some of their cash in building up their shattered constitutions and giving their over-taxed brains a little relaxation. It will be a good thing for them but a little hard on Patton to have all these men away at one time.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Myers of Carrolltown were Sunday visitors at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Blair.
The Patton ball team went to Benedict Saturday and gave the boys of that place such castigation as to almost put them out of business, the score being 14-4.
The Donnelly-Mellon Speedway is almost completed and will be formerly opened next week. The promoters of this improvement certainly deserve the thanks of the entire community.
Miss Louise Dunsmore of Philipsburg is visiting her cousin, Miss Laura Mitchell of this place.
The usually placid disposition of Doctor Worrell was ruffled in no slight degree when last Tuesday a mangy measly yellow cur killed two of his thoroughbred golden bronze turkeys. The Dr. set great store by those birds and only last week refused five dollars for one of them. Now do you blame him for being mad?
Misses Myrtle Hoover, Altoona Herr, Ray, Annie and Sarah Goldstein, Regina and Bertha Hoover, Gertrude Blanchard, Emma Thomas, Bertha Strittmatter Margaret Hoover and Messrs. Barrett, Abe and Barney Goldstein, John A. Gunn, W. J. and O. L. Hoover, Ralph McColly, John Thomas, Peter Strittmatter, Harry Hoover, Ben Overberger, Ray Weakland and James Barrett held a moonlight picnic at Concord Grange Hall Monday night. The young ladies enjoyed it hugely and we rather think the other fellows did also as it was away into the wee small hours before they reached home.
Col. Jesse E. Dale, the hero of many wars, spent Wednesday at Clearfield taking in the centennial.
Miss Annie Kenote of Bellwood, Pa., is visiting at the home of her bother, Charles F. Kenote, Jr. on Fifth avenue. Miss Kenote expects to remain in Patton for some time with the hope that our pure bracing air may benefit her impaired health.
Maimed Gallitzin Miner Will Go to Home in Scotland
Peter Connelly, a miner who met with an accident at Gallitzin eight months ago, in which he lost his left leg, the right foot and right hand and who has since been confined at the Altoona Hospital will likely start on a long journey to his native land in Scotland soon, says the Altoona TRIBUNE. No one thought that Connelly would recover after the injured limbs had been amputated, but he did and a couple of months ago 267 pieces of skin were grafted to the stumps of the limbs and this operation also proved successful. His brother left England several days ago for Altoona to take him back home.
To Encourage Frog Culture
The Department of Fisheries is anxious to encourage frog culture in Pennsylvania. It is believed that farmers who have swampy ground can, by a little attention, derive quite a revenue from this industry.
The department has propagated several million frogs known as the Great Western frog, the best species for market purposes. They are now ready for shipment and any persons desiring to experiment in frog culture may have a supply on application to the Department of Fisheries, the County Fish Protective Association or their representative in the legislature.
Recalls Heinous Crime
Sheriff Samuel Lenhart on Monday removed to the state asylum for the insane at Polk, Venango county, Mrs. Bridget Moore, aged about 66 years, who had been a patient at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, since June 29, at which time she fell down a flight of steps at her home on Prospect and injured herself severely. Mrs. Moore has been insane for some years past. A commission composed of Dr. J. L. Sagerson, Chas. Coyle and Wallace Paul examined her recently and
recommended her removal to the asylum.
The husband of Mrs. Moore or the man supposed to be her husband was Michael Moore, who was hanged in Cambria county in 1872 for the murder of a woman supposed to be a former wife. The crime was committed at Mineral Point and was one of the most brutal ever perpetrated in Pennsylvania. Moore was convicted and hanged by Sheriff Bonacker. It is not known whether his wife or the woman taken to Polk had anything at all to do with it, but it is possible that her mind became affected as a result of brooding over her husband’s deed.
Carrolltown Woman at the Jubilee of Her Sister in Minnesota
Mrs. Benjamin Wirtner of Carrolltown accompanied by her son, the Rev. P. Boniface on Tuesday attended the celebration of her sister’s golden jubilee at St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Paul, Minn., for which place Mrs. Wirtner and her son left one day last week. Sister Matilda whose worldly name is Catherine Richter joined the Benedictine Sisterhood at St. Mary’s, Pa., in 1853, becoming a member of the order in 1854. Mrs. Wirtner and the Rev. Boniface will also visit relatives in Bird Island, Minn., and Chicago, Ill. They expect to be absent from home about three weeks.
Fletcher George In It
The FREEMAN is in receipt of Vol. 1, No. 1 of the World’s Fair Record, a daily paper launched by John E. Strayer, a former Johnstown newspaper man, and Fletcher C. George, the well-known Lilly newspaper man and general merchant. The World’s Fair Record gives the names and addresses of all visitors to the fair, the list being grouped under State Headings. The publication is designed to assist visitors of the fair to locate the whereabouts of relatives or friends from various parts of the country and it will no doubt prove a bonanza to its owners.
Barnesboro Teachers
The Barnesboro School Board has completed its selection of teachers for the coming term, the following being chosen: Principal, Prof. C. B. Delancy; assistant principal, Prof. W. F. Gibson; Room 6, Calvin Steffy of Grisemore; Room 5, Vera Pearl Speck of Rocksboro; Room 4, Alice M. Beck of New Bloomfield; Room 3, Florence Perry of Wilcox; Room 2, Ada Davis; Room 1, Ursula Davis, North Barnesboro; primary, M. Wilda Uncapher. The wages were fixed as follows: Principal, $90 per month; assistant principal, $60; North Barnesboro and first primary, $45; all others, $40 per month. The schools will open for an eight months term on the first Monday in September.
Loretto Story Mixed
The story that Charles M. Schwab has made a proposition to pave Loretto and present it with water and electric light plants seems a trifle mixed. Those close to Mr. Schwab have at various times intimated that the steel magnate has declared an intention of so abling Loretto but as yet the borough council has had no definite proposition before it.
Many Will Attend
It is expected that between 200 and 300 members of St. Casmir’s Polish Catholic Church of Johnstown will accompany their pastor, the Rev. Father B. Denzbinski in Gallitzin next Sunday afternoon to attend the corner stone laying service there that afternoon. The party will leave on the noon train and will return to the city on the 8:34 train that night. St. Mary’s Polish Catholic congregation at Gallitzin is steadily growing in membership, being at present almost as large as St. Casmir’s congregation in Johnstown.
High Priced Fish
Two anglers who paid a rather exorbitant price for a mess of trout were John Bracken and his son, David, both of Dunlo. The two were plying their lines in the South Fork not far from Lovett about 6 o’clock on Thursday of last week when they came suddenly upon Fish and Game Warden George Spangler who “happened” to be strolling that way. The genial officer asked for a peep at their catch, and when they opened their baskets and displayed eight speckled beauties – each under six inches in length – he promptly placed them under arrest. They were taken before Justice of the Peace Martin of Dunlo where they pleaded guilty and paid $80 and costs between them.
Allegheny Township Man Will Enter Hospital for Consumptives
Augustine Eberly, an unmarried man of Allegheny township, this county, has sold his farm on account of ill health and after a short rest, will go to Philadelphia where he will enter Dr. Lawrence Flick’s hospital for the treatment of consumption. He is afflicted with tuberculosis and treatment at home has proved of no avail.
Plenty of Water for Hastings
The Hastings Water Company has commenced the laying of mains from its new reservoir now in course of construction and in the meantime the Borough Council is going right ahead with the proposed municipal plant. It now appears that Hastings, after ten years of water famine, is about to be blessed with two first-class supplies, either of which, it is declared, will adequately fill all present demands.
Miller Again Arrested
On Thursday afternoon of last week Constable Amos B. Miller of Jeannette arrested Louis Bauer, a butcher of Sixth street, Greensburg, and Dr. J. C. Miller on the charges of adultery and procuring an abortion. The woman in the case is Mrs. Julia Gemery, who was an inmate of the Bauer home for eighteen months.
On the night of July 3 it is said Dr. Miller and Mr. Bauer met at the latter’s home and an operation is said to have been performed on the Gemery woman. A severe illness is said to have followed and Mrs. Gemery made a confession to her sister, Mrs. Mary Lander.
Thursday the condition of the woman became so alarming that she was removed to the Westmoreland Hospital where she has slight chances for recovery.
Mrs. Lander made an information before justice of the Peace B. W. Caldwell who issued warrants for the arrest of Bauer and Dr. Miller. Bauer was held in the sum of $2000 on the charge of assisting in procuring an abortion and $500 for the charge of adultery. Dr. Miller gave bail in the sum of $2,000.
Bauer is one of the best known business men of Jeannette. He has always stood well in the community and did a good business. He has a wife and several children.
Dr. Miller is also well known. He was charged with having performed a criminal operation at Barnesboro which resulted in the death of Miss Dolly Tyger of Gipsy, Indiana county in May. He is under heavy bail, pending the hearing of his case at the next term of criminal court.
MARRIAGES
Marriage Licenses
Benjamin F. Ford of Jackson township and Hannah E. Strong of Barr township.
James Noker and Anna Barbara Bresencer of Spangler.
Frank W. Marvel of Philadelphia and Elvira M. Miller of Johnstown.
Alexander C. Thompson and Ruth Ream of Johnstown.
Theodore Huber and Mary A. Ott of St. Boniface.
Thomas P. Quinn of Lindsay, Pa., and Catherine M. Ott of St. Boniface.
Andy Durn and Lizzie Yambor of Johnstown.
Mike Popovich and Alena Senra, both of Benscreek.
William Mason of Ehrenfeld and Margaret Hargraves of South Fork.
Steve Suolaet and Mary Liptak, both of Richland township.
Walter T. Brawley of Portage and Annie Bimeal of Conemaugh township.
Joseph H. Schnell and Veronica Brown, both of Johnstown.
Andrew A. Carland of Altoona and Rose L. Brown of Washington township.
Steve Lengyel and Marie Kiraby, both of Johnstown.
George A. Gramling and Mary D. Burnheimer, both of Adams township.
Mike Calback and Anna Gritzer, both of Johnstown.
John Zahoranetz and Sofia Bezlia, both of Dunlo.
Mike Yurecsko and Parasco Yerenoski, both of South Fork.
Sherman Allison of Johnstown and Cora Darr of Somerset.
Joseph E. Platz of Pittsburg and Barbara G. Kesler of Johnstown.
Louis Keeper and Carrie Hammer, both of Johnstown.
Domenico Patete and Nunciata Mehstrin, both of Johnstown.
Brawley-Bimeal
Walter T. Brawley of Portage and Miss Annie Bimeal of East Taylor township were united in marriage on Tuesday morning of last week at 7:30 o’clock in the Sacred Heart Catholic church, East Conemaugh, by the Rev. Father O’Neill.
DEATHS
Adam W. Miller
Adam W. Miller, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Cambria county, who died at his home in Lilly, was born in Napier township, Bedford county, December 10, 1817. In 1885 he moved to Cambria county where he followed the occupation of a miner in the various coals mines, the last 33 years of his life having been spent in Lilly. His wife died about three years ago.
The deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Benjamin of Portage; Michael of Scalp Level; Hetty, wife of Noah Beisel, of New Paris. These sons and daughters also survive: Martin of Conemaugh; George of Johnstown; John and Lowther, at home; Annie, wife of John Troxell of Portage; Mary Ellen, at home and Eva, married and living in this county.
Interment was made in the Lilly cemetery.
Takes Overdose and Dies
Portage, July 25, Monday: The village of Benscreek was aroused this evening by the report of the sudden death of John Luther at that place. Luther was about 35 years of age and had resided in Benscreek all his life.
Luther resided with his sister, Mrs. Wallace, and went out of the house and had gone only about 200 feet when he fell down. Assistance reached him and a doctor was sent for while he was carried to a store. Before much could be done the man was dead.
At first reports of suicide were prevalent, but it was found later that death was caused by taking an overdose of medicine he had received from a doctor for the effects, it is alleged, of a spree. This seemed the most probable of any theory as to his death. Luther had been taking the medicine for a day or two and it had had no serious effects before.
There were several stories afloat about suicide and Dr. Miller of Johnstown, the county coroner, was notified. It is not thought that he will hold an inquest.
Luther is survived by Mrs. Wallace and two brothers.
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