NEWS:   Cambria Freeman; 1906; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 11 Jan 1907
Volume 41, Number 2


NEWS

Items Local and Personal

Mrs. Thomas D. Evans of this place spent Saturday last with friends in 
Johnstown.

Miss Ida Griffith accompanied by Mrs. Deck Lane were in Johnstown last 
Saturday.

Mrs. W. C. Shields and son, Charles, have returned from a visit with 
relatives in Indiana.

Prothonotary C. E. Troxell, wife and daughter of Ebensburg, were 
visiting at Johnstown on Tuesday.

Attorney John W. Kephart has been confined to his home this week, 
suffering from a carbuncle on his neck.

Attorney F. A. Shoemaker of this place spent Thursday in Johnstown 
looking after business interests.

Wm. Tate Jr. entertained a number of his friends at a birth day dinner 
at the Metropolitan on Tuesday evening.

William Hopfer, of this place, departed this week for Jeannette where 
he has accepted a position in the glass works.

Mr. Miles Clymans, who had been in Philadelphia the past week, returned 
home Tuesday, accompanied by his wife, who had been in that city the 
past month under the care of a specialist.  Mrs. Clymans is much 
improved in health.

Nelson Brown, who was turnkey at the county jail under Sheriff 
Lenhart's regime, left Wednesday for Los Angles, Cal., where he expects 
to make his future home.  The best wishes of his many friends here go
with him.

Reports from Reardon Brown, who is in Florida with his sister, Miss 
Victoria, for his health, is that he is improving and gaining in 
weight, which will be good news to his many friends.

Mrs. George Moyer and her little daughter, Elizabeth May, of Johnstown, 
after spending the past week with her sister, Mrs. George Porch, 
returned home today.

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lichty, of Cresson, arrived here on Wednesday to 
spend some time with Mrs. L's parents, Jonathan Owens and wife, in this 
place.

Mrs. C. J. Langdon of Hopewell, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. J. A. Marsteller at the Mountain House, returned home 
Wednesday.

Thomas R. Williams of this place left Wednesday for a visit with his 
daughter, Mollie in Ohio and his son, Addie, at New Castle, Pa.

Edward Marsh of Pittsburg and Geo. of Altoona are spending a few days 
with their parents, A. E. Marsh and wife of this place.


Late News of County 

Five children of John L. Evans of Vetera are suffering from diphtheria.

Adam Rudolph, an aged resident of Loretto, is dangerously ill at his 
home of a complication of diseases.  He is 84 years of age.

Miss Larine Jones of Westmont departed Tuesday for Chambersburg where 
she will continue her studies in Wilson college.

Mrs. Dennis Bradley of Lilly, the other day, fell through a trap door 
that leads to the cellar of her home and which had been left open by a 
member of her family.  Mrs. Bradley sustained a broken rib, a number of 
bruises and a severe shock by the fall. Her condition is improving, it 
is announced.

Samuel Kelly of Chest Springs has purchased the St. James Hotel of 
Carrolltown from the proprietor, J. J. McGonigle, who will retire from 
the business on account of his health which has not been of the best 
for some time past.

Joseph Brown, a machine operator at No. 7 mine, Barnesboro, was 
painfully injured recently when he was struck by an iron bar and thrown 
against a machine he was operating. It is probable that he will not be 
able to resume work for some time, as one of his legs is in bad shape 
as a result of the mishap.

The family of M. D. Bearer, Cashier of the Grange National Bank at 
Patton, left Ebensburg and have taken up their residence in the 
building formerly occupied by G. C. Yeager on Beech avenue, Patton, 
where they will at all times be pleased to meet their many Ebensburg 
friends.

While W. G. Wilson of near Belsano was visiting at the home of a 
neighbor last Sunday evening, his house took fire and was burned to the 
ground.  All the household goods were lost, together with a sum of 
money.  Mr. Wilson is of the opinion that the house was set on fire by 
burglars. He says there was not a bit of fire in the house when he left 
it.     


Black Hand after Cash! 
Mrs. Romano Was Wounded by the Attacking Party, Three of Whom were 
Later Captured

Angered because Frank Romano of Carrolltown Road had refused to hand 
out $100 when it was demanded, five Italians Tuesday evening, whipped 
out revolvers and began firing at members of the Romano household.  
Although reports differ it is said in some quarters that one of the 
bullets struck Romano's wife.  As far as known no other person is said 
to be hurt.

Fortunately for the besieged, Romano's neighbors heard the shooting and 
hurried to the rescue.  The attacking party of Black Hand believers 
were surrounded and chased into the house.  One of their number, 
however, had been in this sort of holdup before and he preferred to 
risk a dash through the lines of the rescuers.  He was successful in 
his effort and is now at liberty.  The fugitive is said to have come 
here from Greenwich and is believed to be back of the Black Hand 
outrages that appeared to have crossed the Indiana County line in this 
section.

Hearing of the fight, Station Agent F. N. Rieg phoned to Constable A. 
H. Kirkpatrick of Carrolltown.  The officer speedily secured a horse 
and in a few minutes had covered the mile between Carrolltown and the 
road.  Just as he reached Romano's house and had dismounted another 
Italian escaped from the dwelling and Constable Kirkpatrick dashed 
after him.  Although the Italian guards had shot after the Black Hand 
fellow, Kirkpatrick could not catch the fleeing holdup agent.  The 
woods were thoroughly searched but neither Italian could be found.

Attention was then given the three who had been detained in Romano's 
house.  Constable Kirkpatrick and others brought them to the office of 
Squire Grief of that place.  Upon being searched, two revolvers and a 
couple of unusually large dirk were found in their clothing. The men 
gave their names as James Powell, Matt Coski and Rosan Coski.  Powell 
and Matt Coski were held while the third member of the party was 
released.

No reason for the attack on Romano can be stated as he is believed to 
be a law abiding progressive foreigner who has many friends.  He has 
been receiving Black Hand letters for some days and has been remaining 
home from his work since his life was first threatened. He is 
proprietor of a boarding house at the Road and was only induced to 
return there Tuesday night after an escort was provided.

Upon receiving information regarding the shooting, County Detective 
Berkebile immediately started for Carrolltown and will make every 
effort to capture the members of the gang that escaped.


Matthew Miller Arrested

Matthew Miller of Cambria township was arrested Friday on a charge of 
assault and battery preferred against him by his wife, Mrs. Arabella 
Miller.

Mrs. Miller alleges her husband has beaten her repeatedly and that she 
received her last severe beating on the 19th of December.  She bears a 
large lump on her forehead which she says was caused by the assault 
made upon her by Mr. Miller.  He was arrested by Constable R. D. Evans, 
given a hearing before Squire Waters, and held for court in default of 
$300 bail.


Titusville, Pa.
Jan. 9

Emil Meurier, a cigar dealer, who for years has kept a large case of 
rattlesnakes, was bitten by one of the reptiles and lies in a 
precarious condition in the city hospital.  His features are so badly 
swollen that he is unrecognizable and he is at times delirious. 


Letters Lately Issued

Estate of John Storner, late of Franklin Borough.  Will probated and 
letters granted to Walter Storner.

Estate of Conrad C. Smith, late of Johnstown.  Will probated and 
letters issued to Kate G. Smith.

Estate of Sarah A. Reighard, late of East Conemaugh, to Catherine 
Whennan.

Estate of Marion W. Miller, late of Johnstown to Emma V. Miller.
Estate of Jane Will, late of Chest Springs borough, to Joseph Burns.


MARRIAGES

Brother Powell 

We hasten to congratulate Brother Powell of the Cresson RECORD.  Rumor 
has it that he will be married on the tenth and after that time he will 
not have to hustle twice a week for the price of a ticket to Johnstown.


Will Be Married Soon

Formal announcement was made this week of the engagement of Miss 
Gertrude Schwab of Loretto and David Barry of Johnstown.

Miss Schwab is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schwab of 
Loretto.  Mr. Barry is a lifelong resident of Johnstown and like 
Charles M. Schwab, brother of Miss Gertrude, is a self made man in 
every respect.  Starting as a boy in the general office of the Cambria 
Steel Company, Dave, as his friends know him, by push and energy soon 
found himself holding a responsible position in the Treasurer's office 
of that company.  He later became the junior member of the banking firm 
of Speedy, Brown & Barry and for several years has been cashier of the 
First National Bank of Johnstown.  Although quite a young man, Mr. 
Barry is considered one of the most successful bankers in this part of 
the state.


Anniversary 

On Tuesday January 1st, John Byron and wife of Bakerton celebrated the 
twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage.  A large number of friends 
were invited to participate in the festivities. The Bakerton Glee Club 
rendered some appropriate music during the afternoon.


Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Evans of Kane, formerly of Ebensburg, celebrated 
their golden wedding on Tuesday, Jan. 8.


DEATHS

Zarak Dies at Hospital And Another Case of Murder is Added to Cambria 
County List
Murderer is Now in Jail Here

Another murder has been added to Cambria county's already long list. 
Nick Zarak, who was shot in the Fourteenth ward, Johnstown, at an early 
hour Tuesday morning, died at the Memorial Hospital at 7:15 o'clock 
Tuesday evening, after making a valiant fight for life.  The vitality 
displayed by the murdered man is said by the physicians and hospital 
authorities to have been wonderful, as the wound through his intestines 
would ordinarily prove fatal in a short time.

The correct name of the alleged murderer as given by Zarak shortly 
before he died is Dragic Karan and against him, County Detective 
Berkebile Tuesday evening made an information charging him with murder.  
Mr. Berkebile in company with assistant District Attorney Weimer and 
City Detective Brennen visited the hospital and Zarak recited the story 
of the shooting with great clearness.

At the police station in Johnstown Tuesday, Karan appeared indifferent 
to his position and would make no statement save that he was too drunk 
Monday night to remember what happened.