NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 1906; 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, 27 Jul 1906 Volume 40, Number 29 Items Local and Personal Some fellow stole 32 ducks from Samuel Evans, a farmer at South Ebensburg, and as he is known, it would be a first class plan for him to make good, either by returning the goods or putting the coin for them. W. I. Stineman and family of South Fork came up to Ebensburg in their automobile Tuesday. Mr. Stineman is one of the most careful and considerate autoists on the road and if there were a few more like him there would be less trouble over these machines. Attorney M. D. Kittell of Ebensburg has returned from Kansas City where he had been on account of the illness of a relative. He was accompanied home by Mrs. Kittell's mother, Mrs. M. M. Thomas of Kansas City, who will reside permanently in Ebensburg. Mr. Milton H. Funk of Croyle Township paid a visit to Ebensburg Monday. Mr. Funk is a son of Mr. Henry Funk, formerly of Ebensburg, who although he has been in a crippled condition for some time, is holding his own well. The Rev. Father Black of Butler spent Saturday and Sunday with his friend, the Rev. Father O'Neill, pastor of the Holy Name Catholic Church of Ebensburg. The visiting pastor officiated at Sunday evening's services in place of Father O'Neill. Mrs. Sara Nason, of Roaring Springs seminary, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Porch this week. Mrs. Nason's husband, Dr. Nason, who conducts the seminary at Roaring Springs, was also here over Sunday, returning home Monday. The Messrs. Postlethwait and Evans of Ebensburg, Yonnie, Ludwick and Fishell of Greensburg and the Misses Gibbons, Masterson, O'Friel and Markley of Altoona enjoyed a drive to Loretto and Wildwood last Sunday. Mrs. John Renner of Connellsville who has been with the Davis family in the First ward for a few days has gone to Ebensburg to spend a short time with the Owens family before returning home. (DEMOCRAT) Messrs. J. W. Leech and William Davis returned home from their trip to North Carolina last Thursday, having, while absent, learned a great deal about raising cotton, tobacco and nigger babies. R. J. Kaylor of the Johnstown JOURNAL and his family spent Sunday in Ebensburg with his brother, "Louie" of the TRIBUNE. Mr. Kaylor was a visitor at THE FREEMAN office Monday. Worth Blair, who recently purchased a high class automobile, has embarked in a general livery business with the machine and will shortly add several more autos to his establishment. Charles M. Smathers, the well known and popular machine man, is paying a visit to old scenes hereabout after a very busy season in Virginia and other points. Mrs. Edgar Leahey and family of Johnstown have returned from their visit of a few weeks in this place with the family of Richard Russell. George Murphy of Munster township who has been employed at Leard, Indiana county, paid friends here a visit Monday and called at this office. W. L. Gray of Portage paid Ebensburg a business visit Thursday. Philip N. Shettig, Esq., is in Philadelphia this week, looking after business interests. D. E. Notley of Cherrytree, Indiana county, was in the county capital Monday on business. T. E. Callan of Cresson paid THE FREEMAN a friendly call while in town on business Monday. Ex-Sheriff Elmer E. Davis of Johnstown and Wm. Piper were visitors in town Wednesday. Mrs. George Marsch of Altoona was the guest of her parents in this place a few days last week. County Detective E. H. Knee and wife spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Johnstown. Robert E. Treese and daughter, Miss Verle, of the East ward spent Sunday with friends in Altoona. Leo Little, stenographer for P. J. Little Esq., spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Greensburg. Mrs. J. D. Garber and little son, Charles of Osceola, Pa., are visiting Mrs. W. D. Port and family in this place. Miss Martha Kinkead of Johnstown spent a few days last week here visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Lloyd. Fred Tate of the firm of Tate-Jones company, plumbing and heating, paid the Smoky City a business visit the past week. Master John McCleary, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McCleary of Ebensburg, is spending a few weeks in the vicinity of Elton. Joseph Shook of DuBois, formerly of the Metropolitan Hotel, Ebensburg, is visiting his stepson, Gurney Pierce here Grier Hile, the genial clerk at the Metropolitan Hotel, spent Saturday and Sunday with his son, Curtis W. Hile, at Patton. Mrs. Philip Jones of Youngstown, O., who had not been here for sixteen years before, visited old friends in this place last week. Miss Gertrude Reese of Cambria township and Ruth Stiles of Reynoldsville returned home this week from a visit of [rest of sentence faded] Mrs. T. D. Davis of Irwin was in Ebensburg last week visiting her sisters, Mrs. Mary Davis and Mrs. Griffith of Horner Street. Both had Close Call The Rev. G. Meade Dougherty and W. A. McGuire Narrowly Escape Terrible Death in Limpid Waters of Lake Rowena Two narrow escapes from drowning in Lake Rowena were reported Friday and Sunday. Upon the first occasion the Rev. G. Meade Dougherty, pastor of the Ebensburg M. E. Church, was bathing with a party of summer assembly visitors when he was seized by the undertow and carried away, despite his efforts to swim to safety. The reverend gentleman was finally rescued by a member of his party after he had gone under the water several times. He was able to occupy his place in the pulpit of his church Sunday as usual, notwithstanding his adventure. W. A. McGuire, formerly deputy treasurer of Cambria county, under Treasurer H. B. Heffley was victim No. 2. Mr. McGuire was also bathing Sunday and in an attempt to dive in one of the deepest portions of the lake, his feet became entangled in some brushwood and he was unable to rise to the surface for nearly five minutes. He was able however to raise his one hand above the surface and in this manner he attracted the attention of his companions, who observed his predicament and rescued him. Mr. McGuire says he has no desire to repeat his experience in "deep sea diving." Family Reunion Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stough and daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Davis of this place, attended a reunion of the Stough family at Greenburg last Friday. Mr. Stough's three sisters, Mrs. Anna Cozer and Mrs. Barbara Crise of Greensburg and Mrs. Leah Delancy of Iowa, held the reunion. A fine dinner was spread on the beautiful lawn of W. C. Walthour, whose residence adjoins that of Mr. Cozer. One of the incidents was the taking of a splendid photograph of the party while at dinner. Those present were as follows: Mr. C. W. DeLaney and daughter; and Mrs. R. C. Lubiens of St. Ansgar; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stough and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Davis of Ebensburg; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Walthour; Mrs. Anna Cozer and Mrs. S. B. Crise of Greensburg; Mrs. Lenora C. Larimer and [next few words faded] and daughter, Emma, and sons, James, Clifford and Earl; Miss M. L. and L. C. Stough; M. J. C. Stough; Mrs. Jacob Stough and daughter, Henrietta, and son, S. J. Stough, all of West Newton. An Outing A very delightful drive to Carrolltown was enjoyed on Tuesday afternoon by a number of Altoona teachers in attendance at the summer assembly. The party was composed of the Misses Annie Crumbaker, Grace and Cornelia Hunt, Emma Hauth, Faith McKerihan, Emma Taylor and Mabel Young and was in charge of Mr. Postelthwaite. The pleasure of the trip was greatly increased by making the return trip by way of the beautifully shaded old road. Had Paralytic Stroke John L. Stough, of the West ward, suffered a paralytic stroke last Tuesday evening at his home and has since been in a critical condition. Mr. Stough is almost 76 years of age and is one of Ebensburg's most respected citizens. In Spite of Blue Laws Altoona Man Will Give Away Ice Cream and Ice Water Robert S. Westbrook, the ice cream manufacturer of Altoona, has adopted a novel plan to relieve the wants of sweltering humanity on Sunday without violating the portion of the "Blue Law." He intends to give away free of charge by the dish, twenty-five gallons of his product. He will not accept one cent in payment for the cream but will cheerfully serve all comers until his supply is exhausted. In addition to free ice cream, Mr. Westbrook will supply ice water to the thirsty. Objections to Chartering "Porch Brothers" Firm Messrs. George Porch, the well known music dealer of Ebensburg and Clark Porch, engaged in the same business in Johnstown, object to the granting of a charter to a Flood City firm composed of their brother, William W. Porch and a couple of other gentlemen, under the name of "Porch Brothers." They were formerly members of such a named firm, but claim that since their withdrawal, the name is a misnomer and cannot legally be retained. Saw Wild Pigeons Constable Lincoln Lloyd of Cambria township claims to have seen a flock of that rare bird, the wild pigeon, numbering some 12 or 15 the other day near his home in Cambria township. He thinks he could not have been deceived by doves because the noise they made was not that of doves but of pigeons. Reports from various sources indicate that these birds are being seen in small flocks over the country and they may be the advance of great hosts. Coal Train Causes an Upset at Winterset George Driskel of Allegheny township, while driving from Ebensburg towards his home Tuesday met with an accident. While going along the railroad track at Winterset his horse took fright at a coal train and started to run, upsetting the buggy and dragging Mr. Driskel for a considerable distance. Eventually the horse tore loose from the buggy and ran home. The driver was bruised considerably but was able to walk to this home. Lessons of Big Battle Being Learned on Ground by Pennsylvania Militiamen Gettysburg, Pa., July 25 The principal feature of the day's movements in the camp of the Pennsylvania National Guard on the Gettysburg battlefield were the maneuvers of the First, Second, Third and Sixth regiments of the First Brigade. Under orders of Maj. Gen. Gobin, these troops left their camp early and as nearly as possible repeated the movements of the Union troops on the second day of the battle of Gettysburg. The principal activities centered about the Devil's Den, the wheat field and peach orchard. During the maneuvers Gen. Gobin and his staff rode to the scene from their headquarters and inspected the brigade as it stood in battle line. While the Philadelphia troops were fighting an imaginary foe, the Second brigade was going through the annual order of inspection. The entire brigade was inspected and after it was over, Inspector General Sweeney expressed himself as highly pleased with the appearance of the brigade. During the inspection Gov. Pennypacker visited the parade grounds and closely watched the examination of the regiments. Former Postmaster Arrested Monaca, Pa., July 25 John H. Glasser, ex-postmaster at Monaca has been arrested here by Constable Frank M. Hays on a charge of embezzlement of $710.34 belonging to the United States government during Glasser's term as postmaster, which was brought to a sudden termination by the appointment less than a year ago of David Kaye. Glasser gave bail. Girl Drowns in Pretty Lake Rowena Miss Grace McNally, of Carnegie, Loses Her Life Tuesday While Out Rowing in a Canoe Heroic Rescue of Boy by Ivan McKenrick Body Found After Several Hours A sad and tragic ending came to a little party of pleasure seekers that went out rowing on Lake Rowena Tuesday afternoon. In the twinkling of an eye one of the little crafts on the lake capsized and its occupants, fifteen-year old Eugene Herron of Pittsburg and Miss Grace McNally, aged eighteen, were struggling for their lives in the water. The boy was rescued through the heroism of Ivan McKenrick who was rowing in a skiff some distance away and who dived into the water and dragged the lad to safety. He was unconscious when taken from the water. The unfortunate girl sank from sight and did not rise again. It was not until three and one-half hours later that her dead body was recovered from the bottom of the lake. Miss McNally came here from Carnegie, accompanied by her sister, Miss Bessie McNally, several weeks ago. She was attending the summer assembly, having secured board and lodging accommodations at Fenwycke Hall. With a large party of other assembly students the girl had gone to the lake Tuesday afternoon on a little pleasure trip. With the boy she went out upon the lake in a light canoe and when the craft capsized, both were sitting upon the top of the boat. Miss McNally permitted her handkerchief to drop over the side of the canoe into the water and when she attempted to reach it, the boat overturned, throwing its occupants into the water. The boy could not swim and would have drowned an instant later had it not been for his timely rescue. He was going down for the third time when Ivan McKenrick reached him. It is supposed that the girl's clothing prevented her from sinking rapidly and also prevented her from rising again when she had gone down. The unconscious lad was taken to the Mountain House as quickly as possible after his rescue and Dr. F. C. Jones was called. The lad was in bad shape but the physician soon brought [next sentence faded] soon spread through the town and dozens of people gathered at the lake and lent assistance in the search for the girl's dead body. Every available boat was put in use and men dragged the bottom of the lake with hooks, rakes and grappling irons while others divested themselves of their clothing and dived or waded about in an effort to find the girl. The gates of the breastworks of the lake were opened and much of the water was let off in this manner, making the work easier. It was not until almost seven o'clock however that the body was finally found. Walter O'Harra, wading about some distance from the northern margin of the lake encountered the girl's clothing with an iron hook. A cry from that section warned the other searchers that the body had been found and a boat was soon pushed to the place and tender hands placed the unfortunate girl into the little craft and she was taken ashore. By this time almost two hundred people had gathered at the lake. Reaching the shore the body was placed in an automobile and taken to Jeff Evans' undertaking establishment where it was prepared for burial. The girl's sister in the meantime had communicated with their parents at Carnegie and informed them of the terrible affair. Mr. McNally arrived here about 12 o'clock that night, the Rev. Samuel G. Craig and Lester Larimer having driven to Cresson to meet the 10 o'clock east bound train. The girl's parents were grief stricken over the sad affair. The body was removed to the McNally home in Carnegie Wednesday evening after brief services conducted at Fenwycke Hall by the Rev. Samuel G. Craig, assisted by the Rev. J. T. Jones. The deceased had made many warm friends during her short stay in Ebensburg and her death cast a deep gloom upon the town. She is survived by her parents, her sister, Bessie, and two small brothers. On account of the unfortunate accident, Prof. T. L. Gibson announced Tuesday evening, following Father Vaughan's lecture that the social, which was to have been held in the opera house Wednesday evening for the assembly students, had been declared off. Miss McNally's death was the result of the third accident on Lake Rowena within the past six days. Friday, the Rev. G. M. Daugherty narrowly escaped drowning and on Sunday afternoon, W. A. McGuire came within an inch of losing his life in the water. Ebensburg People Attend Funeral The directors and faculty of the summer assembly met in Attorney M. D. Kittell's office Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and decided to send a message of condolence to the bereaved parents of Miss Grace McNally who drowned in Lake Rowena Tuesday afternoon. The message drafted was not a stereotyped affair but an expression of genuine sympathy for the parents in their sad bereavement. It was also decided to send flowers as well as personal representatives from the assembly to attend the funeral Friday afternoon. Individual representatives from Ebensburg also attended the funeral in a body. Girl Canoeist Drowns Johnstown, Pa. July 25 While rowing in a canoe on Lake Rowena at Ebensburg, this county, Miss Grace McNulty [sic - McNally], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McNulty [sic – McNally] of Carnegie, Pa., reached from the boat to secure a handkerchief, fell overboard and was drowned. Saved Train; Lost Life Heroic Deed of Altoona Section Foreman Saves Fast Passenger Train from Being Wrecked, but Results in His Death By losing his own life, Frank Reffner, aged thirty-seven years, a section boss for the Pennsylvania Railroad, saved a fast passenger train from being wrecked at Kittanning Point Monday morning. His men had cleared the tracks to permit Altoona Accommodation to pass, but they forgot to remove a jack from underneath a rail. Reffner ran and wrenched the jack loose but before he could throw himself out of the way he was struck and killed. Dr. Atherton Dead Bellefonte, Pa. July 25 Dr. George W. Atherton, president of the Pennsylvania State College, is dead at his home here after a year's illness from bronchial trouble.