NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 10 Feb 1905; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 10 Feb 1905 Volume 39, Number 5 Items Local and Personal On Sunday morning last, the range in the kitchen of Dr. McDonald of Gallitzin exploded with a terrific report. While the accident might have been a serious one, fortunately no one was injured. As a result of the explosion a large hole was torn in the ceiling. One of the pipes leading from the waterfront to the boiler attached to the range had frozen during the night and when the doctor made a fire in the morning, the explosion followed. On Candlemas day, owing to the illness of the Rev. Father Fox, rector of the Church of the Holy Name, in this place, the Rev. Father Philip Roban of Johnstown officiated while on the last Sunday, Rev. Father Dugan of Altoona was the officiating clergyman. We are glad to see that our young legal friend, Alvin Sherbine of Wilmore, who was admitted to the Cambria County bar last fall has successfully passed the portals of the supreme court of the State. Mr. Sherbine took the state examinations last December. Miss Ann McDonald of this place who is spending the winter in Baltimore had the misfortune recently to break an arm as the result of a fall. Robert Brady, one of Munster township's progressive farmers, paid this office a pleasant call while in town on business Wednesday. Mrs. Hosea Evans of this place who has been ill at a Pittsburg hospital has recovered sufficiently to be discharged from the institution. Miss Lovell Maine Barker and Fred J. Barker, Esq., left Thursday for Philadelphia where they will spend a few days with friends. Mr. John Becher of Gallitzin paid this office a pleasant call while in attendance at license court in this place Tuesday. Mrs. V. S. Barker left on Saturday for Philadelphia where her daughter, Mrs. J. Milton Connell, is seriously ill. J. B. Strittmatter held a public sale at his farm in Clearfield Township on Wednesday. Miss Carrie Parsons of the Fourth ward, Johnstown, was in this place on Wednesday. Little Helen Pannebaker, who has been seriously ill, is improving. Lewis Burr of Patton spent several days in town last week. F. H. Barker spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Johnstown. W. I. Stineman of South Fork spent Sunday in this place. Bright News from Patton Charles F. Pitt is in New York City making purchases of his spring goods. Louis Doll has established headquarters at the Central Hotel and is busily occupied in advancing his candidacy for Inspector of Elections. Miss Cunningham, one of the teachers in the public schools, was confined to her room for several days last week by a severe cold. We are glad however to learn that she has been able to resume her duties. Miss Lucy M. Potter of Bellefonte was a Patton visitor last Monday. While here she was the guest of her nephew, Charles P. Miller. Miss Eva Crain departed last Saturday for Philadelphia to be absent several weeks. The readers of "The Family Disturber" will have to be content during that time with such stuff as can be thrown together by Decker and Repsher. Hon. W. C. Lingle has purchased a handsome residence at Bellefonte. It is not his intention to leave Patton at present and we but echo the sentiments of our citizens when we say that our hope be that it will be many years before he will move from our community. E. C. Brown spent last week at Punxsutawney transacting business for the Beech Creek Coal & Coke Co. Frank McClure has completed the extensive repairs to his residence on Beech avenue and he and Mrs. McClure are handsomely domiciled therein. The many friends of Mrs. J. Edwin Parnell, who is in a Pittsburg hospital for treatment, will be pleased to learn that she is recovering rapidly. The First National Bank has added to its clerical force Miss Kathryn Francis of Curwensville and Daniel Dunbar of this place. Business appears to be booming in that little shop. G. W. Rees of Bellefonte was a Patton visitor last week. W. H. Sandford, President of the First National Bank, accompanied by Mrs. Sanford and their daughter, Miss Rachael, spent several days this week at New York City. Quarantine Lifted The smallpox quarantine on W. A. B. Little's store was lifted last week. Mr. Little's son, Bernard, having fully recovered. This will be good news to the many friends of the Little family in this county. Summerhill Notes A private dancing club which meets every Wed. night has been organized. The following officers have been elected: President, John Carpenter; Secretary, N. F. Myres; Treasurer, G. I. Sipe. Miss Nealie Long has been secured to furnish the music at the piano. The name of the organization is "Summerhill Social Club." Miner Injured Anson Byrnes, a miner employed in the Patton coal mines, was caught by a fall of slate Saturday morning about 8 o'clock and terribly injured. While engaged in undermining, a mass of slate in the roof became dislodged, almost completely burying him. When removed a short time later it was found that several ribs were broken, the back and shoulders badly crushed, besides severe bruises sustained about the head and face. He was removed to his home and medical assistance was secured. Byrnes is about 35 years old and has several children. His home is in Patton. He was reported as resting easy and it is thought that he may recover. More Smallpox at Portage It was learned on Monday last that two new cases of smallpox had developed near Portage, making 38 cases in that vicinity. The authorities have ordered that the school and churches, with all other public gathering places, remain closed until such time as it is deemed advisable to reopen them. There is some talk of the advisability of constructing a pest house and securing nurses to take care of the sick. The Portage folks are becoming aware of the fact that through individual efforts the ravages of the disease may be checked. There is little commingling and many are getting vaccinated. No deaths have occurred since Saturday. A special quarantine officer has been appointed by the State to look after the matter in that vicinity. He will oversee everything, having in charge the work of the local physicians. Smallpox at Elton A case of smallpox, evidently originating from the epidemic at Portage, was discovered Saturday at Elton when Dr. S. S. Kring was called by the school board of the district to investigate the case of Milton Yeager, aged about twenty-three years and married. Dr. Kring drove to Elton Saturday morning to investigate the case and found the victim suffering from a well developed case of smallpox. The school board, acting as a board of health, took immediate steps, quarantining the house. They engaged Dr. Kring to attend the case and every precaution will be taken to prevent contagion. Yeager visited Portage two or three weeks ago and is supposed to have contracted the disease from there. A number of Elton people have been exposed in Yeager's case and it would not be surprising if more cases develop. Wants Philippines Explored Washington, Feb. 8 The President in a message recommends appropriations to pay expenses of a scientific commission to explore the Philippine Islands. Hangings [Extract] All hangings in Pennsylvania after June 13, 1905, must take place in either the Eastern or the Western Penitentiary if a bill introduced into the house by Mr. Troxel of Lycoming should pass. MARRIAGES Justice Boon is complaining of the slump in the matrimonial business as he has not officiated at a single wedding since Christmas. DEATHS Chewing Gum Inventor Dies, Leaving Fortune New York, Feb. 8 Thomas Adams, inventor and manufacturer of chewing gum, died at his home in Brooklyn, of pneumonia and old age. He retired from business after accumulating a fortune, having sold out his business to a combine.