NEWS: Items from the Cambria Freeman, December 4, 1903, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright August 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, December 4, 1903 Smallpox on Passenger Train Altoona, Pa., Dec. 2 - William Nesselrod, wife, babe and sister of Youngstown, [Mahoning County] O., were taken off a passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad here, suffering with smallpox. They boarded the train at Tyrone and when a doctor informed the conductor that they had smallpox the other passengers fled from the car. They were removed to the pest house. Memorial to Gettysburg's Dead Gettysburg, Pa., Dec. 2 - The Gettysburg battlefield memorial church of the Prince of Peace, erected in this borough in honor of the soldiers of both north and south who took part in the battle, was dedicated by Bishop Ethelbert of the central Pennsylvania diocese of the Protestant Episcopal church. In the tower of the church is placed several hundred tablets in memory of the soldiers who were killed at Gettysburg and on the walls of the main auditorium were placed tablets to Major Generals George Meade, Winfield Scott Hancock and other prominent officers of the union army. Monument Erected A beautiful monument has recently been erected over the graves of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whalen in the Catholic Cemetery at Spangler. Mr. and Mrs. Whalen were a young couple, both dying within four months of each other, leaving a little girl, two years old. The child is cared for by Patrick Whalen, proprietor of the Spangler Inn and a brother of the deceased man. Aged Man Stricken Abraham Heitchue, who about a week ago, was stricken with paralysis at his home in Ebensburg, Wednesday evening suffered another stroke and as a result is in a critical condition being unable to move or speak. It is believed that his hearing is destroyed. Mr. Heitchue is about 65 years of age and a carpenter by trade. He cannot recover. Rev. Jones Resigns Sunday morning Rev. W. L. Jones of the Baptist church, Ebensburg tendered his resignation, which was received with much regret. Rev. Jones' resignation takes effect about the first of the year when he will go to Chicago where his children reside and make his home with them. Wins Quoit Match George Giles and Harry Fletcher had their quoit match on Thanksgiving Day and the latter won by a score of 41 to 9. The day was too cold to make the game a big attraction. Evan Evans of Dunlo has challenged Robert Lothrie of Boswell to a shoot for the $100 to $300, the contest to take place at Johnstown if desired, it being between the two villages. Will Hold Institute The teachers of White Township hold their local institute at the Bangor schoolhouse Saturday, December 5th. A most excellent program has been arranged and an interesting session is promised. The teachers extend an invitation to the general public. Following is a list of the competent teaching force of White Township: J. B. Esch, Flinton; Willa Campbell, Flinton; Annie M. Gill, Flinton; Ollie M. Ford, St. Augustine; Margaret Burgoon, St. Augustine; John Davis, St. Augustine. Nicktown Personals Saturday, Nov. 28 - Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hammond attended the funeral of Mrs. Hammond's father which took place at Spangler. Edward Lieb spent Sunday with Carrolltown friends. Miss Bertha Cramer, who was attending the institute at Ebensburg returned to this place last Saturday evening. The Rev. Mr. Rupert drove to Carrolltown last Friday. Mrs. N. T. Lambour's little daughter, Corrine, and Miss Anna Lambour drove to Carrolltown on Sunday. Miss Annie Lieb has been visiting Altoona friends the past week. Miss Elizabeth Fresh, who was suffering from quinsy for a few days, is better again. George Bender of Bakerton was in town Sunday. A. Pfeister of Spangler was in town Tuesday. Frank Fresh is tending bar for Philip Gens during the absence of Mr. Shank. Sheriff Sales The following properties have been advertised to be sold at sheriff's sale at the court house in Ebensburg, Monday afternoon, December 7, beginning at 1 o'clock: All the right, title and interest of A. J. Bendon in a piece of land in Gallitzin township, containing ten acres. Having thereon erected a two-story plank dwelling house of eight rooms, a basement and out kitchen, a barn and outbuildings. Also a piece of land in the same township, containing thirty acres, reserving there from three acres previously conveyed. Having hereon erected a two-story plank dwelling house of four rooms. Taken in execution at suit of Dr. Moore. Of Christ Mack in a piece of land in Elstie, Gallitzin township. Taken in execution at suit of D. R. Moore. Of Andrew Rager in a piece of land in the borough of Hastings. Having thereon erected a two-story frame dwelling house of four rooms and outbuildings. Taken in execution at suit of C. C. Adams. Of Annie Stitts in a lot of ground in the borough of Hastings. Having thereon erected a two-story frame dwelling house and five rooms and a storeroom and other outbuildings. Taken in execution at suit of Halpen, Green & Co. Of Ruth Kerby, executrix of George W. Kerby, in a piece of land in Summerhill township, containing three hundred acres, of which about two hundred are cleared. Having thereon erected one frame house and outbuildings, barn, etc. Taken in execution at suit of Mrs. Kate E. Blaisdell, assignee of Mary Ann Haberknow. Of Hulda Yingling in a piece of land in Susquehanna township, containing fifteen acres, excepting and reserving the coal, together with mining rights and privileges. Taken in execution at suit of J. H. Peterman, M.D. Of Joseph Smith, in a piece of land in Barr township, containing fifty-eight acres. Having thereon erected a two-story frame dwelling house of six rooms, frame barn and spring house. Taken in execution at suit of Albert Flick. Of Cecelia Breth and Newton W. Breth in a piece of land in Cresson township. Having thereon erected at two-story frame house of seven rooms. Taken in execution at suit of Standard Building and Loan Association of Altoona. Local and Personal C. C. Greninger of Patton was an Ebensburg visitor on Monday. T. Station Davis is transacting business this week in Philadelphia. Dr. Olin Barker and Dr. E. Davidson of Pittsburg were home for Thanksgiving. Joseph Bengele of Gallitzin was transacting business in this place on Tuesday. F. H. Barker is having plans and specifications drawn up for a handsome new residence. Miss Myrtle Myers of Summitt spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Jacob Thompson. Miss Julia Connell of Johnstown spent Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Connell, of this place. Miss Melissa and Mary Schettig of Altoona were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John McBreen in this place Saturday. George Porch and M. J. Stoltz attended the Elk's ministerial entertainment in Johnstown Wednesday evening. Miss Louise McNamara attended a social function given by Miss Emma Fend Gageby in Johnstown Friday night. Misses Fannie Lloyd and Bessie Darrah who had been visiting the family of Ex-Sheriff and Mrs. George M. Wertz in Johnstown for a week returned to Ebensburg Monday evening. T. L. Gibson of this place is spending the week at Hollidaysburg where he was called to conduct the musical exercise of the thirty- seventh annual session of the Blair County Teachers' Institute. Judge John Thomas one of our local landmarks, departed Saturday for Thomas' Mills, Elder township to attend the golden wedding celebration of his brother, Jacob Thomas and his wife. [Mountaineer Herald] It is true the Judge departed for Thomas' Mills or Seldom Seen. The part that the HERALD does not know is that Judge Thomas did not arrive at the expected destination. His many friends will be pained to learn that he became indisposed at Patton and was forced to forego the rest of his trip.