NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 1907; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 27 Sep 1907 Volume 41, Number 39 **[Most of newspaper faded] Local and Personal Sobik Stonsak, who had been in the jail here for some time, has been adjudged insane by Dr. F. C. Jones, H. H. Myers, Esq., and Warden E. H. Knee, members of a committee appointed by the Court. The man has been taken to Dixmont. Isaiah Myers of Summerhill has sold his nine-room house in that place and moved to the State of Washington, where he and his family will reside in the future. Mr. Myers sold to Jacob Meir who paid $1,200 for the property. Mr. Meir intends making a number of extensive improvements to the house such as installing heat, bath and other conveniences. The County Commissioners have received word from Supt. Hutchinson of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane at Dixmont that three inmates admitted from Cambria County have recovered sufficiently to be discharged. The patients are August T. Delaney who had been there since May 13th last; and Steve Vuletitch and John Brayo, who had been there since the 17th of January. The Commissioners acted accordingly and the trio have been given their release. Rev. J. T. Jones, pastor of the Congregational church who spent the past couple of weeks with friends at New Washington, Pa., will return home Saturday and will occupy his pulpit Sunday morning and evening as usual. The brick work on the new residence of C. H. Barker on Julian street has been started by William McClarren and Angus Carr and they hope to complete their contract in six weeks. Sheriff Webster Griffith and Warden E. H. Knee Wednesday morning took to the Western Penitentiary ten prisoners. A similar number was taken Monday. Rev. J. J. Ludden, formerly of this place and later of Ashville, but now located at Renovo, was visiting old friends here Saturday. Mrs. C. T. Roberts of High street returned home Saturday from Churchtown, Lancaster County, where she had been on a short visit. Miss Elsie Lloyd, daughter of Postmaster and Mrs. J. G. Lloyd of Center street, returned from Pittsburg Monday. Miss Ruth Troxell of Gallitzin and Miss Lena Huber of Carrolltown attended the dance here Tuesday night. Artist Eddie Mack of the Johnstown DEMOCRAT accompanied by several friends spent Sunday in Ebensburg. Fred D. Barker, Esq. spent several days at Kane on business the early part of the week. George Porch of Ebensburg went to Johnstown Sunday afternoon for a brief visit. Harvey Tibbott of this place paid Pittsburg a business visit this week. Dr. Bernard Little of Loretto visited relatives in Ebensburg Thursday. Ex-Sheriff Jos. A. Gray transacted business in town Wednesday. Hon. A. V. Barker paid Johnstown a business visit Thursday. Squire W. A. B. Little of Loretto was in Ebensburg Monday. Had Leg Amputated Edward Griffith, a well known resident of the Center Ward, Saturday morning had his right leg amputated below the knee for injuries received thirty years ago through being hit by a flying piece of metal in a sawmill in Cambria Township. Dr. Sherry of Port Royal performed the operation assisted by Drs. F. C. Jones, Thomas J. Davison, Harry J. Bennett and Dr. Devereaux of Cresson. Mr. Griffith, who is sixty-seven years of age, was hit by the flying metal and the bone was splintered. The bone never properly knitted and the wound never healed, causing him much trouble. Recently a cancerous growth began to form and it was necessary to amputate the leg in order to save his life. Patton Girl Arrested Again Lilly Myers, the Patton girl who was arrested on the streets of Altoona at a late hour a few nights ago and subsequently released, was again taken into custody Saturday evening and locked up on a charge of vagrancy. Cresson Burglar is Ten Years Old Broke Into House, Stole Jewelry and Tried to Fire the Place Russell McCarthy, aged ten of near Cresson, believed to be the youngest burglar in the world, was taken to Johnstown one day last week and turned over to Probation Officer Dr. Bertha Caldwell who had him sent to St. Mary's Industrial School, Baltimore, Md. Sometime ago, it is alleged, the boy, by means of a ladder which he carried for the purpose, crawled into the second story of a house at the Summit, stole four rings and some other jewelry from a sleeping room, slipped down stairs into the kitchen, lifted some hot coals out of the stove and scattered them over the floor with the idea, he says, of burning down the house to cover his tracks. The occupants of the house were aroused by the smell of smoke, however and prevented any serious fire damage. The McCarthy boy's parents deserted him some years ago and he has since been cared for by the family of Constable Mitchell. Of late, however, he has been entirely unmanageable, having been twice before accused of stealing. Ebensburg Summer Home for Sale The beautiful Lochlan Bissell summer residence in this place, now owed by Miss Mary Lochlan of Pittsburg, will be offered for sale in the near future. Some years ago Miss Mary Lochlan and a Miss Bissell erected the present buildings. Miss Bissell died a few years later and Miss Lochlan became the sole owner of the property which is built upon the Colonial style of architecture and is one of the most magnificent in this place, being surrounded by spacious grounds. Miss Mary Lochlan will shortly be married to a Boston gentleman and will make the latter city her future home. All the furniture in the house and the carriages are being shipped from Ebensburg this week. It has been rumored here that the price asked for the property is $35,000. Letters Lately Issued Estate of Frederick W. Billinger, late of Johnstown, to Barbara Billinger. Estate of William W. Meyers, late of Richland Township. Will probated and letters issued to S. C. Ream and August Rosbaugh. Estate of William J. Williams, late of Johnstown. Will probated and letters issued to Dr. W. E. Matthews. Estate of John C. Rutledge, late of Johnstown. Will probated and letters issued to Helen Rutledge. Estate of Virginia A. C. C. Gittings, late of Johnstown. Renunciation of George W. Gittings, filed, and letters granted to Matilda S. Rankin. Estate of Lawrence T. Mitchell, late of Johnstown, to Minnie B. Mitchell. Estate of Christian F. Schmalz, late of Johnstown, to Mary Schmalz. Estate of John C. Conrad, late of Clearfield Township. Will probated and letters granted to William Conrad. Estate of Martha A. Stineman, late of South Fork, to J. W. Stineman. Estate of Frank Devlin, late of Johnstown, to Mary Devlin. Estate of Francis Livingston, late of Upper Yoder Township, to J. R. Gardner. Estate of Margart Baker or Margaretta Becker, late of Lower Yoder Township, to Conrad Baker or Becker. Estate of Anna Belzner, late of Richland Township. Will probated and letters granted to Emma L. Belzner. Reception at Gallitzin Deaf mutes from Johnstown, Altoona and Pittsburg assembled at Gallitzin Saturday evening and tendered a reception to Mr. and Mrs. George C. Saunders, who were united in marriage in the eastern part of the state on Tuesday, September 3, 1907. Mr. Saunders is the well known barber of Gallitzin and after the close of his shop at 11 o'clock p. m., a big supper was served the assembled guests. After that, general confab in the sign language was indulged in for an hour or more. The guests from abroad spent the balance of the night with friends and at hotels and left for their homes on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders were the recipients of many pretty and useful presents.