NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 22 Dec 1905; Ebensburg, 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, 22 Dec 1905 Volume 39, Number 50 Items Local and Personal Mr. and Mrs. George Porch, who have been staying at the Metropolitan Hotel during the past two years, have moved into their comfortable new home, opposite the Presbyterian church, the building having only recently been completed. Mr. Porch conducts a music store in Ebensburg. Mrs. J. Twyson Jones, wife of the pastor of the Ebensburg Congregational church, accompanied by their three children – Melford, Margaret and Kendell – departed yesterday for her native home in New Washington where she will remain during the holiday season. Insurance Agent Herschell T. Davis of the East ward has been confined to the house, being threatened with an attack of his old enemy, quinsy, which he hopes to ward off by remaining indoors. Ex-County Commissioner Patrick E. Dillon of Elder township and John H. Topper, a well known citizen of the south of the county, were in Ebensburg last week acting as jurors. Mrs. H. A. Morris of Barnesboro stopped off in Ebensburg Monday on her way to Pittsburg, where she attended the Kratzer-Davison nuptial Wednesday evening. Attorney Walter Jones was in Pittsburg Thursday where he went to assist in the examination of a negro from this county who is said to be insane. Miss Edna Barker returned home Saturday from college at Luthersville, Md., to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Barker. Miss Marion Jones arrived home from college Wednesday night and will spend the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones. The venerable Robert Evans of the West ward is confined to his home with a severe cold and is under the care of Dr. F. C. Jones. Miss Mabel Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones, arrived home from Oberlin college and will remain during the holidays. Dr. T. M. Richards is home for the Christmas holidays. On the 26th he will depart for Zanesville, O., on a visit to his mother. Register and Recorder Griffith went to Gallitzin on Tuesday and probated the will of Joseph Bertram, late of Tunnelhill borough. The Rev. J. Twyson Jones, accompanied by his son, Robert, spent several days in Johnstown the early part of the week. Robert and Russell Leech, who are attending school at Mercersberg, came home this week to spend the holiday vacation. Mr. J. S. Bolsinger returned last week from Pittsburg where he had been serving his country as a juror at U. S. Court. Blair Wilkinson, the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Wilkinson, of Julian street, is seriously ill with gastric fever. Jesse Evans, of Altoona, is spending a few day with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Evan E. Evans of the East ward. Mr. James L. Berkebile, local correspondent of the Johnstown DEMOCRAT, spent Saturday and Sunday in Johnstown. Prof. T. L. Gibson arrived home from Baltimore Saturday night and departed Monday for Bedford where he is conducting the singing at the institute. William Kimball, proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel of this place, advertises for 50 head of draught horses. Deputy Treasurer W. A. McGuire spent Sunday at the home of his father in Allegheny township. Miss Martha Snedden, assistant principal of the Ebensburg schools, was in Johnstown Saturday. John D. Bradley of Allegheny township paid THE FREEMAN office a pleasant visit Tuesday. Gerald Cresswell arrived home on Thursday from St. Francis College to spend the holidays. W. H. Glass, a well known business man of Cresson, was in Ebensburg Monday. We wish all our subscribers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Deputy Sheriff M. D. Bearer spent Monday in Barnesboro on business. Local Items Messrs. Boyd Evans and Alvin Evans, Jr., are home from their respective schools to spend the holidays. W. Frank Connell, the well known Lorain company printer and secretary of the Johnstown Lodge of Elks, Saturday, entertained at his home on Somerset street; his father, W. H. Connell, the well known Ebensburg veteran and his brother, Herman Connell, the PRR agent of Lilly. News from Blandburg Herbert Brown, an old ex-soldier, has been on the sick list for some time, suffering from the effects of a troublesome cold but is now up and about the house. Last Saturday some outrageous kids broke into and robbed a shanty belonging to or occupied by Henry Mosser, employed at clay mining for the Harbison Walker company. Mosser is a quiet, inoffensive man and says very little about such burglaries, but this is the third time he has been robbed in that way, losing money and goods. This time he has a clue to the perpetrators and will apply a bit of law, unless they make restitution. Allegheny Farmer Falls from Wagon Edward Fry, a well known farmer and an old soldier of Allegheny township, met with a very painful accident last Friday. While riding on a loaded hay wagon from his farm in Cresson one of the horses fell, pulling Mr. Fry head first from the top of the load to the wagon pole. His wounds which consist of severe contusions of the head and face, though not serious, are painful. Home from Georgia Joseph Berkey of Ebensburg, a veteran of the Civil War, who went to the prisoner reunion of Andersonville, Ga., recently, returned Thursday evening and reports a very pleasant and enjoyable trip. Mr. Berkey visited Washington, also, on his return trip and speaks very highly of the changes being made in that city since the Rebellion. He visited at Alexandria, the church in which Washington worshipped and many of the other historical spots in that vicinity. Insane Man Jailed Constable Charles Stiffler Brings Him From Nantyglo Michael Gudinus was brought to the jail here Thursday by Constable Stiffler of Nantyglo and placed in a cell for the insane. Gudinus was formerly a resident of South Fork and had lived in Nantyglo but a short time. He became violently insane Tuesday night and caused the neighbors much alarm by his actions. Officer Stiffler was called and on attempting to arrest the man, a desperate struggle ensued but Mike was firmly overpowered after giving four men a lively tussle. Another prisoner, a boy, was brought here Wednesday from Nantyglo by Officer Stiffler. The lad, who is about 15 years old, is alleged to have committed several thefts in his neighborhood and is said to know something about the robbing of the home of Charles Jobs near Nantyglo recently when a watch, a revolver and $12 in cash were taken. His name is said to be Harry Hessong. New Officers for Capt. John M. Jones Post G.A.R. of Ebensburg Three officers of Capt. John M. Jones Post 558, Ebensburg, were recently elected for the coming year: Commander Thomas J. Hughes; senior vice commander, David Griffith; Junior vice commander Thomas R. Williams; officer of the day, William H. Davis; quartermaster, Edward Owens; surgeon, Thomas J. Davidson M.D.; officer of the guard, James A. Myers; representative, V. S. Barker; alternate, W. H. Connell; chaplain, Milton Jones. Adjutant V. S. Barker will install the officers at the first January meeting in Odd Fellows' hall. Given a Linen Shower Johnstown Family Coming to Ebensburg Remembered (Johnstown TRIBUNE) Mrs. Jerome F. McCleary and children of Walnut street, First ward, expect to leave Johnstown after Christmas for Ebensburg to join Mr. McCleary, who is employed on the MOUNTAINEER-HERALD and Thursday evening a number of friends of the family visited Mrs. McCleary at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Daniels and presented her with a nice lot of linen. A pleasant evening was spent by the guests. Refreshments were served at 10 o'clock. Local Minister and Family Tendered a Supper The Rev. Twyson Jones, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Ebensburg, was pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening when the Ophelian society of his congregation called on him and his family and took possession of the parsonage for the evening. The delegation included a number of deacons of the church and brought with them ice cream, cake and light refreshments. The Rev. and Mrs. Jones were presented with a very handsome rocker and their two children – Milford and Margaret - were each presented with a chair. A very pleasant evening was spent. Tuberculosis Infect Cattle Several weeks ago Henry Koch, a farmer living in Upper Yoder township, disposed of 37 head of Jersey cows at public sale. A few days after the sale, Dr. W. H. Prothero, assistant to Dr. Leonard Pearson, state veterinarian, discovered that the herd with few exceptions were infected with tuberculosis. Immediate precautions of the part of Dr. Prothero and the Board of Health officials of Johnstown was taken and the purchasers of the cows notified that they must not market their product. The herd disposed of by Mr. Koch was composed of several prize winners at various fairs and was admittedly the finest herd of grade stock in Cambria county. This is the first evidence of tuberculosis existing in Cambria county cattle and every effort will be made by the proper authorities to prevent the spreading of the disease.