NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 16 Jun 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, 16 Jun 1905 Volume 39, Number 23 Items Local and Personal H. H. Myers, Esq. of this place has beautified his residence by a very pretty front porch which has been erected during the past week. Mr. L. N. Wissinger of Pindleton was attending to business matters in town last Monday. Miss Marguerite Griffith of this place is spending a few days with Mrs. Walter Bishop in Philadelphia. Mr. E. W. Ficker, editor of the Portage PRESS, paid us a pleasant call while in town on business today. Mr. Thomas Miller, one of Nicktown's popular citizens, was attending to business in Ebensburg this week. Walter Port of Pittsburg is spending a weeks' vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Port in this place. Mr. Daniel Hanlan, one of Ashville's prominent citizens, paid Ebensburg a business visit Wednesday and while here paid us a pleasant call. Mrs. D. H. Zahm and Mrs. A. Feitzer of Vintondale enjoyed the kind hospitality of Mrs. Joseph Shoemaker at the fair grounds Tuesday of this week. Mr. W. J. Buck, one of Allegheny Township's prominent citizens, was among the business visitors in Ebensburg Monday and paid us a pleasant call while here. Mr. Edward Bolsinger of Pittsburg, a former Ebensburg boy, spent a couple days in town this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse S. Bolsinger of the Centre ward. On Monday Messrs. John Stebig, E. T. McNeelis and Dan Schnabel made a trip to Ebensburg overland in Mr. Stebig's new touring car. Although the roads were very heavy, owing to the heavy rains, the trip was made in about an hour and forty-five minutes. After spending some time in Ebensburg the party returned to Johnstown the same evening. Ebensburg Young Lady Honored Miss Mazie Griffith Lloyd who recently graduated with first honors in a Maryland college for women has, since her graduation, been offered a professorship in a prominent northern college but has declined the proposition. Miss Lloyd is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lloyd of Ebensburg and is a young lady of brilliant talents and ranks among the foremost in the esteem of those who know her. She is at present enjoying a vacation at the home of her parents in this place. Cresson Rubber Boy Thrown Fifteen Feet by an Engine and Escapes with Bruises It is regarded as a miracle at Cresson that Edward Brown, the seven- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, of that place, was not instantly killed Friday afternoon when he was struck by an engine while crossing the PRR tracks at the local station. Running across in front of an eastbound freight train, the boy plunged into an empty locomotive, moving west at a twenty-mile-an-hour clip and was thrown by the pilot fifteen feet into the ditch which borders the tracks. When examined by Drs. Bigelow and Devereaux at the office of the former a few minutes later, the boy's injuries were found to consist of a number of lacerated wounds about the face, a badly contused left leg and some bruises about the body. He has since been so sore that he cannot be moved, but it is thought the accident will have no serious results. Bishop Garvey at the Vatican A cablegram from Rome says the Pope received Saturday in private audience the Rt. Rev. E. A. Garvey, Bishop of Altoona, who presented to the Pope $3,500 in Peter's pence. The Pope thanked Bishop Garvey in the warmest manner and had him sit beside him. Bishop Garvey told the Pope that efforts were being made to introduce Italian clergy into his diocese to labor among the Italians. New Amusement for Ebensburg Every Saturday evening during the summer months beginning with this Saturday June 17th, Mr. M. J. Stoltz, proprietor of Fenwycke Hall, in this place, will give a lawn party at which ice cream, cake, coffee, etc., will be served on the spacious lawn on the south side of the hotel. Boney's orchestra will furnish music for the entertainment of all those in attendance Saturday evening. The party will be held between the hours of 8 and 10 o'clock p.m. and everybody is invited. The lawn party promises to be a very pleasant event and doubtless will be largely attended. Wherein Pittsburg Leads the World Pittsburg, Pa., is a busy place. Its freight tonnage in 1902 was 88,000,000 tons. That was double the tonnage of London, four times greater than that of Paris, more than that of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Chicago combined and greater even than the aggregate tonnage of New York, Liverpool and Hong Kong, the three greatest shipping ports in the world. And it is claimed by the vice president of the Carnegie Steel Company that the tonnage of 1905 will surpass that of 1902. The development of Pittsburg has been almost wholly within fifty years and principally within half that time. It is little more than twenty-five years since Andrew Carnegie began his system of iron mills there which have developed into the most extensive in the world. About the same time the National Tube Works Company removed their works from Boston to a suburb of Pittsburg and their mills have also grown enormously. But the foundation of Pittsburg's greatness and of her enormous tonnage is coal. Along the entire length of the city on the south side there is a hill rich with coal – Coal Hill, it once was called and on up the Monongahela Valley the hills on either side produce coal of fabulous quantities. Many of these mines are dead, "worked out," but the Monongahela Valley yet contributes millions of tons of coal a year to swell Pittsburg's tonnage. In earlier years Pittsburg was a "coal town" and its present commercial importance is largely due to the manufactories which its fuel supply developed. (Cent Per Cent for May) Jones Family Reunion Held at the Farm of County Commissioner Benjamin Jones The descendants of the late Daniel J. Jones held a reunion Wednesday at the Jones Homestead, the Dolan Aeron farm, in Cambria township, one and one-fourth miles north of Ebensburg, the home of County Commissioner Benjamin Jones, whose wife, Mary P. Jones, is the youngest of the two daughters of the founder of the family. Daniel J. Jones was born in the parish of Llanarth, Cardiganshire, South Wales, May 9, 1806, and died at Dolan Aeron farm, September 28, 1894. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Davis, was born in Cardiganshire May 28, 1801, and died at the homestead August 2, 1875. Daniel J. Jones was a ship's blacksmith by trade and emigrated to the United States in 1837, locating at Pittsburg, removing to Ebensburg in 1840 and in 1847 purchased and occupied Dolan Aeron Farm where he spent the remaining years of his life. Eight children were born to Daniel J. and Mary Jones, of whom three survive: David J. Jones, Assistant Treasurer of the Cambria Steel company of Johnstown; Mrs. Ellen Walters, widow of the late Dr. W. W. Walters of Vine street, Johnstown, and Mrs. Benjamin Jones, wife of County Commissioner Benjamin Jones, residing on the homestead as noted above. The members of the Jones and Walters families of Johnstown came to Ebensburg Wednesday morning in a special car and were conveyed to the farm by carriages which met them upon the arrival of the train. A day of reminiscence followed by a family dinner marked the visit to "The Farm," where a majority of the visitors have spent many happy summer days. Those from a distance who were expected are Scott T. Jones of Oakland, Md.; Dr. Harriet E. Jones of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Charles R. Renard of Kentland, Ind.; and Miss Bessie Anderson of Newburg, W. Va.; son, daughters and granddaughters of the late Hon. John P. Jones; second son of Daniel J. Jones; Mrs. Fred W. Waterman and little son, Fred Jr., of Elyria, O.; daughter and grandson of Mrs. Ellen Walters of Johnstown. About forty persons took part in the reunion. The Grind of the Courts Last Week of Court The election fraud cases in which John A. James, Jack Liebfried, et al, are defendants and which has been continued from last court on account of Liebfried having sustained a broken leg, which prevented him from attending the session have again been carried over until the September term. The court and district attorney were not favorably inclined to such a proposition but upon presentation of a certificate from Dr. John Sagerson of Johnstown by Mr. Martin, counsel for the defendants, it was agreed to permit the cases to go over. Dr. Sagerson's certificate states that Liebfried is still unable to attend court on account of the serious fracture which he sustained sometime ago. The court stated that no further extensions would be granted in this matter as the cases would have to be tried at the next term. Ross Burkhart who was charged with a serious offense by Pearl Springer failed to put in an appearance after a jury had been impaneled to try his case and his recognizance was declared forfeited. John Flinn who was charged with an offense by M. D. Eberly also forgot to attend court and his recognizance was likewise forfeited. Attachments were issued for both defendants. Bert Croyle charged by Bessie Hutzler was given the usual sentence having entered a plea of guilty. Charles Hosterman, a young man about 20 years of age, was placed on trial for larceny but the jury in the case was instructed by the court to render a verdict of not guilty without leaving their seats. Joseph Hay, charged with assault and battery with intent, pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was sentenced to pay a fine of $10, costs of prosecution and was given 30 days in jail. Thomas Davlin, charged with larceny by Antonio Stachivan, failed to appear and an attachment was issued to bring him before the court. The case of Jacob Cobaugh, charged with assault and battery with intent by William Peer, the father of 5-year-old Margaret Peer of Rosedale, on whose person, it is alleged by the prosecution Cobaugh attempted a serous crime was next called for trial. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of the assault and battery charge and Attorney M. B. Stephens acting for J. B. O'Connor made a motion for arrest of judgment pending a new trial. Attorney M. B. Stephens, acting for C. C. Green, Esq., presented a petition this evening on behalf of the citizens of the Seventeenth ward, Johnstown, asking to have the ward divided into two separate voting precincts. Frank Baker, John Hannan and Joseph Huchner were appointed by the court as commissioners to decide upon the dividing line to be drawn. Frank Lucas, charged with aggravated assault and battery by John McPhilomy was sentenced to pay a fine of $5 and costs of prosecution. The Cambria County Bar Association held a meeting in the law library of the court house Tuesday morning. The report of the auditing committee was read and accepted. Paul Summerville, C. C. Greer and John W. Kephart were elected life members. Ed Streams, (colored), convicted at the February term of conducting a gambling house and selling liquor without a license, was sentenced to pay a fine of $500, costs of prosecution and was given six months in jail. The sentenced was imposed last Friday. George Manloff, the negro who was accused of attempting to assault Mrs. Barbara Rose at her home near Elton last March, was speedily convicted by the jury Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Rose, her little daughter and her husband were the only witnesses who testified in the case in addition to Manloff who was the only witness for the defense. When Mrs. Rose was placed on the witness box she told the story of how the defendant had assaulted her in her yard, tearing her clothing from her body in his attempt to master her. When the husband was placed on the stand he stated with considerable vehemence that if he had been at home when the occurrence took place there would now be no occasion for a jury to try the negro. The jury remained out for a short time only and returned a verdict of guilty in manner and form as indicated. Manloff, it will be remembered, shortly after he was placed in the county jail, assaulted and severely injured his cellmate, Arthur White. County Detective Knee had White issue a warrant for the fellow's arrest and to the charges of aggravated assault and battery preferred by White, Manloff entered a plea of guilty. Judge O'Connor stated that in this instance he thought it proper that the court impose the full limit of the law on the first indictment and he sentenced the prisoner to pay a fine of $5,000, costs of prosecution and to undergo imprisonment in the Western Penitentiary for five years. On the second charge, Manloff was sentenced to pay $100 fine, costs and one year in the pen. The jury in the case of Cad McKee et al, charged with receiving stolen goods by A. W. Templeton of Tyrone heard the evidence in the case and returned a verdict of guilty against Mrs. McKee and Mabel Gould, but recommended the defendants to the extreme mercy of the court. Attorneys F. P. Martin and W. P. Reese, counsel for the defendants immediately made a motion for a new trial and arrest of judgment pending the same. C. A. Buck and Aloysius Buck, charged with malicious trespass by Amandus Sharbaugh, were found not guilty and the costs were divided between the prosecutor and the defendants. The case of John Larasky, charged with aggravated assault and battery by John Kippilo was heard. Both parties are foreigners and reside in Conemaugh. Laransky (sic) was found guilty as indicated and was sentenced to pay a fine of $50, costs of prosecution and was given one year in the Western Penitentiary. The case in which Reuben Latshaw was charged by George B. Sherry with larceny by [word faded] came up. The two men had made a horse trade with the agreement it is said that at the expiration of the three days if either one was dissatisfied, he could get his equine back. Latshaw after the three days, went to the barn of Sherry and removed his horse. For this he was arrested. Adam Miller is charged by M. E. Timmeny of Morrellville with malicious mischief and assault and battery. The defendant is alleged to have thrown a stone through the Timmeny store, made indecent proposals to the plaintiff's wife and committed other offenses. The sheriff made acknowledgment of the deeds for the property sold at the recent sheriff's sale. Exceptions may be filed within 30 days. Ernold (sic) McDermott, a young man of about 25 summers, is locked up in the county jail charged with larceny by bailee. The information was made before Justice A. J. Waters by H. A. Gill, a Vintondale liveryman, for whom McDermott worked last fall. Mr. Gill claims that on the day before the fall election he loaned McDermott a horse and buggy to drive to his home in Barr township. Mr. Gill had spoken several times of selling the horse loaned to McDermott and when the young man departed, he told him that in case he ran across a buyer he might sell the animal for a certain price. McDermott failed to come back and his employer waited in vain for the return of the outfit. Mr. Gill has since learned that the entire outfit was disposed of by the fellow and the money confiscated. Attorney H. W. Storey asked the court to set aside the writ in the hands of Sheriff Lenhart and stay the threatened sale of the personal property of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company advertised to be sold Thursday, June 24, claiming that the proceedings are irregular. The case will be heard next Monday evening, a writ having been issued returnable at that time when the sheriff will be given an opportunity to show cause why the writ should not be set aside. The Houser murder case from Johnstown is on trial as we go to press and will be reported next week. Later - The testimony was finished and the jury after being out about 45 minutes retuned with a verdict of guilty in the first degree. Veterans at Louisville Wearers of Rebel Gray Meet to Attend Notable Reunion Louisville, Ky., June 14 Louisville is decorated to an extent hitherto unknown and smiled on by typical summer weather, extended the hand of hospitality to a never ending stream of arriving veterans, who have come to Kentucky to attend the fifteen annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans which will open today. The accommodations for the veterans are on a large scale and are believed to be complete. At several places barracks have been provided for the accommodation of 1,000 veterans and the old men will be fed in buildings nearby. General W. E. Mickle, adjutant general and chief of staff, has completed his annual report which is highly interesting. Referring to the condition of the organization, the report says: "It is a source of sincerest pleasure to me that I am able to report that the debt that has been resting on the federation for a number of years has been paid in full. That this matter has been liquidated is due to the extraordinary efforts put forth by you and while the urgent appeals made by you to the wealthiest members of our order was sent to nearly 300 people and should have had the most generous response, the amount realized was barely sufficient to wipe out the debt. "Since our reunion in Nashville last June 18, new camps have been chartered, making up the total of the roster at the present time 1,474." Veterans in Wreck Fireman, Engineer and One Passenger Killed and 29 Injured Alblon, Ill., June 14 Three persons were killed and 29 injured in the wreck of an eastbound passenger train on the Southern railway at Golden Gate, Ill. The train was a "cotton special," carrying Confederate veterans to the reunion at Louisville, Ky. While running at a speed of 50 miles an hour the engine struck a spread rail on a trestle 20 feet high and the engine and four coaches were overturned and fell to the bottom of the ravine. The engine turned completely over. The train consisted of three Pullmans and four coaches. Two of the sleepers were derailed but did not go over the trestle. The third sleeper remained on the track. The most of the injured were taken to Louisville. The others were taken westward by way of Olney. J. J. Uhles, the only passenger that was killed, was a merchant at Greenway, Ark. It was late in the evening before the relief train arrived here with definite news of the accident. The place where the wreck occurred was 12 miles east of this place and at a spot difficult to reach by wire. Gettysburg Hero Dead Man Who Led Glorious Charge of First Minnesota Passes Away Minneapolis, June 14 Colonel William Colville of Red Wing, Minn., who led the famous charge of the First Minnesota regiment at the battle of Gettysburg was found dead in bed at the Minnesota Soldiers' Home where he had gone to be ready to celebrate the reunion of the regiment. He was 75 years of age. The First Minnesota, commanded by Colonel Colville, was the first regiment offered for the Civil war. At Gettysburg 264 men were in a historic charge. Forty three returned alive and uninjured. Colville, who led, was seven times wounded. 24 Jews Shot Down Russian Soldiers Make Raid on Hebrew Shopkeepers Warsaw, June 14 Martial law has been declared at Brest-Litovak, where fierce fighting has been in progress between Jews and rioters. General Ostrogradski has been sent from St. Petersburg to preserve order. The trouble was started by reservists who began a raid on grocery stores owned by Jews. The Jews defended their property and a fight resulted. Christians joined with the reservists in attacking the Jews and the whole street of Jewish stores was devastated. In the first clash 24 Jews were killed and 38 persons, most of them Jews, were wounded. The Jews, however, inflicted some damage on their assailants, a number of whom were wounded. The Jews organized and secured arms. When the attack of the rioters was resumed, the Jews fired. The soldiers replied with volleys. A battle followed in which many were killed and wounded on both sides. Shoots Himself A Slav, whose name appears on the records of the Berwind-White Coal Mining company as John Vaselin, but who was known about Windber some years ago as Joe Vichie, shot himself with a .38-calibre revolver at that place about 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the foreign boarding house, No. 74 near No. 30 Mine. The bullet penetrated the heart, killing him instantly. Vaselin was thirty-five year old and is survived by a family in Europe. Shortly before committing suicide the man had gone to No. 30 store and purchased a pair of boots.