NEWS: Items from The Cambria Freeman, October 21, 1904, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich <millich84@hotmail.com> Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, October 21, 1904 Volume XXXVIII, Number 41 Local and Personal Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Kinkead, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams, John D. Roberts and James Moore of Johnstown attended the funeral of the late Thos. L. Jones last week. Ex-Judge Thomas returned home Wednesday after spending a few days in Altoona. The Judge reports that both Greevy and Thropp will carry Blair by nice majorities. George Huntley returned Monday from a week's visit with his daughter, Mrs. Smith in Pittsburg. Daniel Devlin of Vinco was kicked by a horse on Thursday of last week and had his arm broken. Mrs. W. H. Lingenfelter of Philipsburg, Pa., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Pannebaker. Misses Hattie and Gertrude Sharbaugh of Carrolltown have returned from a trip to St. Louis. H. H. Myers, Miss Irene Glass and Robert I. Johnston were at the St. Louis Exposition. Rev. Samuel Craig is spending a two weeks vacation at his home in Missouri. Mrs. J. M. Thompson and daughter, Mary, visited Altoona on Saturday. John E. Evans of Oil City is visiting his brother, Hon. Alvin Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Knee are attending the St. Louis Exposition. Mrs. William Garman of Clearfield is visiting friends in town. W. C. Lewis of Johnstown spent Tuesday in this place. George H. Roberts is spending a few days in Pittsburg. Miss Caroline Daily spent Saturday in Pittsburg. Of the twenty-three cases of diphtheria reported from Adams Township, around Dunlo, a few weeks ago, not one remains and the school board of the township has ordered that the Dunlo public schools be reopened. The school was closed for two weeks. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has issued orders forbidding passenger trainmen from wearing any necktie except black. Flashy colors will not be tolerated, probably through fear that other trainmen may take them for danger signals. The old grist mill at the lower end of Carrolltown which has been out of use for some years past has been purchased by H. J. Eckenrode, an experienced miller, of Carroll township. The mill will be remodeled and placed in first-class shape. It will be put in operation as soon as the improvements are completed. Messrs. E. J. Luther, Timothy Jones, William Bannan, R. L. McBreen and Sherman Tibbott, all of this place, left Wednesday evening for St. Louis where they will take in the sights at the World's Fair for several days. The venerable Levi Barnes of Spangler, who makes his home with his son, M. T. Barnes, at that place, celebrated the ninety-first anniversary of his birth, Saturday, October 8th. It is understood that Joseph Bearer a well known and prosperous farmer of Carroll township has leased his farm and intends moving to Carrolltown to live. Mrs. E. H. Wagenhals and family who spent the past three months at their summer home in this place, departed for their home in Ft. Wayne, Ind., Wednesday. Mr. Charles Shoenfeldt of Altoona, formerly of this place spent a few hours among friends here last week and while in town paid this office a pleasant call. Miss Louise Blair spent Sunday at Hollidaysburg with Miss Helen Barker, who is a student at the Seminary in that place. R. L. Bower one of Blandburg's progressive merchants and a very staunch Democrat has been in town several days this week. Adam Schettig of Carrolltown who has just returned from an extended trip in the West is spending a few weeks in Gallitzin. Miss Lulu McKenrick who has been spending the past year in Montana and Oregon returned home on Wednesday evening. Merchant C. T. Roberts celebrated his 70th birthday in the "Smokey City" with the family of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Siviter. Work at the Birdeye Mine and Coke ovens of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co., at Bennington was resumed on Monday. Henry Sproat of Chest Springs and James G. Bradley of Allegheny township were Ebensburg visitors Wednesday. The Johnstown public schools have been awarded a gold medal for their World's Fair exhibit. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baxter and daughter of Red Oak, Iowa are visiting relatives in this place. T. A. Shoemaker and family of Bellefonte were visiting relatives in this place this week. Miss Grace Fenlon is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Bearer of East End, Pittsburg. D. E. Hollenbaugh of Glasgow, Reade township, was in the "burg" on Wednesday. David Griffith and daughter are attending the St. Louis Exposition. Mr. E. R. Shoemaker of Wilmerding is visiting relatives in this place. Dr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald of South Fork spent Saturday in this place. Mrs. R. E. Jones left on Thursday morning for Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones is visiting relatives in Pittsburg. Bright News from Patton Policeman Wm. Gill was unfortunate Saturday by having an arm broken and being otherwise injured by trying to alight from a moving train of cars in pursuit of a prisoner who was attempting to escape from his custody. A hobo, giving his name as Edward Cochran and residence Johnstown was arrested Saturday charged with stealing a gold watch from the residence of George Klinger. He entered the house during the temporary absence of Mrs. Klinger and took the watch which was hanging in one of the rooms. The loss was soon discovered, the culprit shortly afterward apprehended and the stolen property found on his person. It is needless to say that instead of stealing time he will soon be serving it. John Fulton Esq., of Johnstown will deliver his popular lecture on "A Trip to Palestine," in the Methodist church Tuesday evening, October 25th. This entertainment is under the auspices of our Y. M. C. A. and it is hoped a large audience will be present to hear this interesting and instructive address. There will be no charge for admittance but a voluntary offering will be received at the close of the meeting. Mrs. W. H. Denlinger was at Clearfield this week attending the wedding of a friend who was married Wednesday. Hon. W. C. Lingle with Mrs. Lingle were in Philadelphia this week. Miss Byrd Hurd started Wednesday for St. Louis to see the great Exposition. She was accompanied by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McCord of Berwindale. Patton nimrods were out in force on Saturday to usher in the hunting season. We saw little result of their efforts but have heard some marvelous stories of the amount of game taken. Albert Thomas and Prof. Meyers had remarkable success according to reports. Two young ladies, Misses Maggie Murray and Maggie Johnston of Arnot are guests at the home of their Uncle, John Sheehan, on Fourth avenue. The ladies of Golden Eagle Lodge attended Methodist church last Sunday and listened to an excellent sermon by Rev. M. E. Swartz. "Sherlock" Gilleice was unfortunate in not keeping closer watch over his prisoner Saturday. As this was his first case he is to a certain extent excusable. Cambria County Notes The George S. Good Electric Light Co. is installing machinery for an all day service at Patton. The people of Carrolltown are now so pressed for water that they are allowed only one tubful a day to the family by the water authorities. John Ricketts of Flinton with one team of horses and two men and three boys, the other day, harvested and put away in his cellar 200 bushels of potatoes. The Cambria County Telephone Company contemplates the establishment of an exchange at Gallitzin in the near future. The "Times" says an exchange is something that is very much needed in Gallitzin. While at Wilkesbarre a few days ago Liveryman F. C. Platt of Gallitzin sold his fast pacing mare, Queen, which he purchased at the blue ribbon sale at Cleveland last spring. He received a good price for the animal. The Lilly SIGNAL says that there is little if any change on the coal business so far as it affects the mines in that vicinity. Work is slack and the situation is aggravated to some extent through the lack of water to supply the boilers. Summerhill Notes The social festival and dance held Monday night of last week, the proceeds of which went to the new Catholic Church, netting a very neat little sum. The first month of the school has closed here with a total attendance of 155 and an average attendance of 141. Eighty-one attended every day. Room No. 2 had a percentage of attendance of 90; Room No. 2, 90; Room No. 3, 95. Justice E. W. Hull is now considering to what extent a boy may be punished when the boy obstinately refuses to obey the teacher. The case has been left with the justice of arbitration. A permanent literary society has been organized at this place. It held its first regular meeting last Wednesday evening. A constitution, by-laws and rules were adopted. The name chosen for the organization is the "Mountain Literary Society," and the colors are green and white. Meetings will be held every Wednesday evening. The following officers were elected; President, N. F. Meyers; Secretary, Nellie Seaman; Treasurer, William Seaman; Critic, Marguerite Ivory. The following is the program for the next meeting: Song by the Society; paper, Rita Dimond; Longfellow's biography, Mr. Thomas; recitation, Nellie Seaman; Duet, Miss Ivory and Charles Hettie; Debate, "Resolved That All Foreigners Should be Expelled From this Country," - affirmative, J. T. Long, W. R. Kirby; negative, J. W. Plummer, E. F. Dimond; narrative, Mrs. Manners; solo, N. F. Myers. Negro Confesses Murder, Altoona, Pa., Oct. 19: Oscar Fields, colored, 24 years old, wanted at Pittsburg for the murder of a boy two months ago was arrested here last night. He confessed to the crime. Girl Attacked by Negro, Altoona, Pa., Oct. 19: A negro attacked Miss Annie Love, a white girl, on her way to her home at Nealmont, a Tyrone suburb, last night. He beat her over the head and robbed her but before he could assault her he was scared away. A suspect was arrested. Neal Dow Injured Again Neal Dow was the victim of an accident Friday that will lay him up for some time. He was at his work in the plant of the Ebensburg Foundry and Machine Company when his blouse was caught in a line shaft and he was crushed in against the wall. His left collar bone was broken and he was almost strangled when his fellow workmen noticed his plight and stopped the machinery. He will be off duty for several weeks with the injury. John Itell Ill John Itell a highly respected resident of Portage has been quite ill this week with pneumonia but is reported to be much better. Adventures of a Patton Couple, Washington, Oct. 16: Frank McClure connected with the Patton Water Company of Patton, Pa., is at the Hotel Johnson, with his bride on a honeymoon trip to the capital and in the lobby of the hostelry is their trunk, bound about with forged iron bands, impossible of being opened except with a cold chisel. The big trunk is not only steel clad but is the most gorgeously decorated affair ever used to hold a wedding trousseau. The Saratoga is bedecked with bunches of American flags and to it are attached half a dozen old shoes of various brands, to bring the happy couple good luck. "But what luck is there in having a trunk hermetically sealed?" asks the groom. On the ends and sides of the trunk are inscriptions warranted to bring blushes to the checks of the bride every time she remembers that it reposes brazenly in the lobby, where all who pass may read. "Look at us," says one of the inscriptions. Another sign read: "Ain't we sweet." On the end in chalk passersby may see: "Just married" and "Dovies' end." On the top is a printed card, arranged through the forethought of the friends of the happy pair: "Can't you see that Frank and Bessie are on this train, off on their honeymoon? Everything is new to them; they don't know how to act. Watch them grin. Isn't that cute? Give them a glad hand." On an Automobile Tour Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. E. Nelson, accompanied by Miss Rose Gunning, Oliver Nelson and Dr. and Mrs. Murphy of Loretto left for Cumberland, Md., in Mr. Nelson's large touring car, visiting many other places enroute. [Gallitzin TIMES] John Sechler Buys Hotel John L. Sechler of Johnstown formerly proprietor of the Baker House at South Fork Wednesday purchased the Bon Air Hotel at Conemaugh owned by Louis Orris, the consideration being private. Mr. Sechler resides with his father-in-law, W. W. Baker in the Seventh Ward. The new proprietor will assume control of the hostelry within the next 12 days. Mr. Orris who has conducted the place for a number of years, will remove to Johnstown proper where he will engage in other business. The Bon Air Hotel is among the best known hostelries in Conemaugh and is usually considered the headquarters of P. R. R. men. Saturday's Fight The fight between South Fork and Ebensburg pulled off last Saturday on the old base ball grounds was not so bad. Out of the twenty-two fighters only one was seriously hurt, Charles Kessler, and he only had his jaw bone split. The South Fork fighters had the advantage in weight but the Ebensburg contingent waived the right to fight only in their class. Not to be outdone the South Fork gang decided to waive a few things also and dispensed with the rules. This made the fight instead of a class contest a battle royal. Elder, Kessler, Bolsinger and Davis did most of the fighting for Ebensburg. The points at the end of the mill stood Ebensburg, 5, South Fork, 0. The fact that no one was killed made the fight a trifle uninteresting. Some of the spectators who had not received the tip thought that Ebensburg and South Fork were playing foot ball but they were not, they were just fighting. Whether Ebensburg has any more scraps scheduled is not known at this time. It is to be hoped that they have not as the foot ball dodge tends to prejudice people against the quieter forms of pugilism in which only two men are in the ring. Foot ball makes a good fight all right but it is like a three ring circus. There is too much to it. The inability of the spectator to keep track of the blows struck is extremely annoying. If a man is to be smashed in the mouth, the trick should be turned in full view of the audience. May Take Trip Commissioner Stutzman is spending the week in Ohio. It is reported that Mr. Stutzman intends joining Editor Kaylor of the now defunct Cambria TRIBUNE and that the pair intend taking a brief pleasure trip through the Buckeye State. The rumor suggests the story of Willie and the bear. The boy met the bear and then the two went along together - very close together. But while many people saw the bear afterwards no one ever saw Willie. Farewell Reception at Lilly A farewell reception was tendered a few evenings since to Mrs. J. S. Cessna and family of White Hall, Lilly. They will soon leave for San Francisco where they will join the husband and father and make their future home. The evening was pleasantly spent, lunch being served. Mr. Cessna is now in California working as a carpenter. Farmer Love Departs Farmer Love having shocked his pumpkins and placed his corn in his cellar has departed for his winter home in Pittsburg. His family accompanied him. As we have frequently observed, Mr. Love is an agriculturist of real merit and can run a farm by telephone as well as any man in the State. Reunion at Cherrytree Wm. Connor Post No. 40, G. A. R. will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Post the 1st of November. There will be a free dinner, a parade in the afternoon and a campfire in the evening. The following officers will be in attendance: John McNevin of Altoona, Dept. Commander; Thomas G. Sample of Allegheny, Past. Dept. Commander; also Hon. John P. Elkin of Indiana, Pa. Brass bands will furnish music during the day. All old soldiers, comrades and friends are invited to attend. Ministers Appointed At the annual conference of the M. E. Church, held at Leechburg, the following appointments of ministers were made: Armagh - E. J. Ryan Blairsville - T. F. Pershing Bolivar - H. C. Beacom Conemaugh - J. H. Lancaster Dayton - H. H. Household Derry Station - S. M. Mackey Ebensburg - J. F. Dipner Elderton - G. A. Williams Ford City - J. E. Inskeep Gallitzin - S. G. Noble Greensburg - E. J. Knox Homer City - S. B. Laverty Indiana - G. S. Holmes Irwin - J. F. Jose Jamison - Thomas Allen Jeannette - H. D. Johnson Johnstown: Cooper Avenue - C. H. Reckard F. Street - E. G. Morris Franklin Street - T. H. Woodring Grove Avenue - S. E. Winebrenner Johnstown Circuit - A. J. Cook Kittanning - S. E. Rodkey Latrobe - R. C. Wolf Leechburg - N. J. Brown Livermore - Watson Bracken Mahoning - Louis J. Wallis Manor - W. H. Barber Manorville - G. A. Sheets Marion Center - Ernest Fryckland Mechanicsburg -J. N. Bracken Nantyglo - P. J. Chilcote New Derry - G. M. Allshouse Newville - John McGuire New Florence - J. M. Cogley New Kingston - M J. Sleppy Pitcarin - S. W. Macurdy Plumville - Thomas Shallenberger Rural Valley - Joel Hunt Saltsburg - H. E. Lewis Sardis - J. L. Duff South Fork - W. A. Prosser Trafford City - G. M. Daugherty Turtle Creek - A. E. Husted Vandergrift - G. F. Reynolds Wilmerding - O. H. P. Graham Windber - Fred Wineman Youngwood - I. W. LePage Corner Stone Laying Bishop Eugene A. Garvey of the Altoona diocese presided at the services incident to the laying of the corner stone of the new St. Patrick's church, Park avenue and Village street, Moxham, Sunday afternoon. A great throng of priests and laymen attended the services. All the Catholic societies of Johnstown and many priests from points on the mountain were present and paraded, music being furnished for the parade by the St. Columbia band, Cambria City and the Slavish Band, Gallitzin. The services were conducted off a platform in front of the church, Bishop Garvey being assisted by Very Rev. Boyle and others. There was singing and a collection during the exercises. Among the clergy who were present were the following: Rt. Rev. E. A. Garvey, Altoona; Revs. Morgan M. Sheedy, T. P. Smith, N. J. O'Reilly, William Downs, John Ergler, Altoona. An Aged Nimrod According to the Indiana TIMES, Wm. Alter of that place who is 83 years old killed thirty-odd groundhogs this season by shooting them in the head with a rifle. This is a good record. Cambria Company Sued Michael Sweeney and wife of Dunbar, Fayette county, have brought suit against the Cambria Steel Company for $10,000 in behalf of their daughter, Florence, who was seriously injured by a rope cable which the defendant company had stretched over a public highway. The suit was brought in the Fayette county courts through Attorney D. M. Herzog. For themselves Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney brought suit for $2,000. On July 29, 1903, the child, who was six years old, was passing along the public road and was caught in the cable pulley and seriously injured. Her arm was badly mangled and her fingers amputated. Since then the parents allege the child has been helpless. Vintondale Mines Closed, Wehrum, Oct. 17: In compliance with an order issued from the main office in Buffalo last week, steps are being taken for the complete suspension of operations in the mines of the Lackawanna Coal & Coke company at this place and at Vintondale. Nos. 3 and 4 mines at Wehrum have been practically idle for the past six weeks so that the new order will affect principally Nos. 1 and 2 at Vintondale where about 200 men will be thrown out of employment. Officials at the local office confess entire ignorance on the question of possible resumption, and it is generally believed that the shutdown is for an indefinite period. A force of about fifty men will be retained to keep the mines free of water and G. J. Weale will be left in charge of a small office. Although no cause of the shut down has been officially assigned, it is understood that the Wehrum and Vintondale operations have never proved a profitable venture for the Lackawanna people. The coal in this vicinity is high in sulphur, necessitating the expensive washing process while it is also rumored that extravagant management hastened the suspension order. Supt. Claghorn who has been with the developments in the Blacklick Valley almost ever since they started has resigned and gone to Northwest Territory. Will Treat Insane Patients Acting under instructions of the State Board of Charities the Poor Board of Westmoreland County will hereafter treat all its insane patients at the County Home near Greensburg. On account of the crowded condition of the Dixmont Insane Asylum, no more patients will be received from Western Pennsylvania counties capable of maintaining their own insane and such districts will receive aid from the State at the rate of $1.50 a week for each patient. Prohib Activity The Rev. R. Z. Replogle of Johnstown and the Rev. J. R. Shaffer of Bakerton held a Prohibition Rally Wednesday night in the new M. E. Church at St. Benedict. From there Mr. Replogle went to Barnesboro on the same mission, where he was assisted by the local ministers of the town. Barnesboro Prohibitionists lately organized a club which meets in Baker hall Thursday evenings, where the meeting referred to above was held. Big Tribe Certain What will probably be the largest branch of the order of the kind in this county is the Red Men's Lodge which was organized Friday night at South Fork. The meeting was held in Yoder's Hall and a charter membership of 150 was enrolled. The charter will be obtained in a few days. The following officers were chosen to serve the first term: Past Sachem - Richard Williams, Sr. Sachem - J. L. Wilson Senior Sagamore - David McCune Junior Sagamore - R. H. Williams Prophet - Charles Gramling Chief of Records - Charles H. Clair Collector of Wampum - William Wright Keeper of Wampum - Richard Williams, Jr. Trustees - John Blewitt, Edward Buchanan and Frank Joll, Sr.