NEWS:  Cambria Freeman; 1907; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 8 Mar 1907
Volume 41, Number 10


Items Local and Personal 

The worst blizzard of the winter struck this vicinity Tuesday evening.  
The air was filled with flying snow which completely obscured the 
vision and although it was not very cold, it was simply impossible to 
travel as the horses soon became blinded and would wander from the 
road.

George Gurley, the well known High street merchant of Ebensburg, who 
has been confined to his bed with erysipelas for several days is now 
much improved. Edward Griffith has been conducting Mr. Gurley's store 
during his illness.

Misses Ruth and Beatrice Finn, daughters of Policeman John Finn, of the 
East ward, visited friends in Allegheny township during this week.

Russell Leech came home on Tuesday evening from Mercersburg college for 
the Easter vacation and Robert will arrive next week.

The Misses Slattery of Cresson and Miss Nellie Murphy of Loretto spent 
last Thursday with Miss May Pruner of this place.

John Cunningham of Nant-y-Glo was in Ebensburg attending court the 
early part of the week.

Howard Burns of this place has sold his driving horse to T. P. Burns of 
Nant-y-Glo.

Cord Snyder and family of Snowshoe are the guests of the family of Fred 
D. Barker, Esq.

J. Bert Denny of Johnstown came to the county seat Tuesday.

Frank A. Good of Nicktown was in town on business this week.

William Smith Jr. is home from college for the Easter vacation.

Harry Lieb of Heshbon spent Sunday with his parents in this place.

Rev. Russell of Pittsburg occupied the Presbyterian pulpit Sunday.

James McBreen, who had been ill for some time, is able to be about 
again.

Mrs. M. J. Luther spent Sunday in Hastings visiting friends and 
relatives.

Milton Isenberg has accepted the position of janitor at the Davis 
building.

Ex-Sheriff George M. Wertz of Johnstown was an Ebensburg visitor 
Thursday.


Late News of County

The vacancy in the clerical force of the First National Bank of 
Spangler caused by the resignation of J. Ward Hile has been filled by 
the appointment of John A. E. Smith.

Edward Allen, the Spangler druggist, has on exhibition a large and 
valuable pearl which was found in an oyster by Policeman John Hefferen.  
Mr. Hefferen has been offered a large sum of money for the precious 
stone but declines to sell until he learns its true value.


Letters Lately Issued 

Estate of Adam Schettig, late of Carrolltown to John and Ambrose 
Schettig.

Estate of Mary E. Campbell, late of Clearfield Township to Thomas 
Craver.