NEWS: Items from The Cambria Freeman, July 1, 1904, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, July 1, 1904 Volume XXXVIII, Number 26 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. [sic] 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."