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, 25 Oct 1907 Volume 41, Number 43 **[Newspaper mostly faded] Local and Personal Mrs. Joseph Smith of Nant-y-Glo, suffering with a tumor at the base of her brain, which is pushing her left eye out of position, was in town Tuesday consulting Dr. Jones for relief. Her case is a stubborn one. It seems to be incurable. The lady suffers excruciating pain constantly and is much distressed. Prominent among the visitors in town on Tuesday was Col. George W. Storm, the artist, of Harrisburg. His good friend, Capt. M. F. McDonald, took him out driving, showing him the changes and improvements made in Ebensburg since he lived here fifty years ago. The Rev. J. F. Dipon of Saltsburg is being pleasantly entertained at the home of Townsman J. F. James, where his aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dipon of Fenston, Butler county, is tarrying. The Rev. Mr. Dipon and Mr. James are brothers-in-law. Brown & Brown, architects and contractors of this place, are erecting a magnificent residence at Cresson for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck. A. M. Shoff, Robert Allison and Sherman Bumford are doing the carpenter work. John A. Bender and Joseph Bender, of Carrolltown, were pleasant callers at the CAMBRIA FREEMAN office while in town Friday last. Both are staunch Democrats and constant readers of the FREEMAN. Rev. Joseph Klucker received into membership of the Christian Church, on Wednesday evening, the following ladies: Katharine Mahan, Ruth Evans, Esther Klucker, Edna James and Mrs. N. A. Kanauer. J. S. Bolsinger & Sons are installing steam heat in the Julia L. Lemmon property on High street. After the improvement is completed, clothier C. P. Pannebaker and family will occupy the property. Al Meisel received notice of his appointment as mail carrier on a new RFD route to be established between Ebensburg and Vetera Nov. 1. The salary will be $900 annum Mrs. Albert Nagle of St. Augustine who accompanied her husband hither on Saturday remained over Sunday to spend several days with her aunt, Mrs. George Shettig. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Shields of Black Lick station, Miss Susan Smith of Indiana and John Waterman of Waterman, Ill., were Sunday visitors at the home of F. C. Lloyd. Ralph Davis returned Saturday from an extended tour through the great west. He traveled through a dozen states and visited many of the larger cities. We are glad to report that indications now favor the recovery of Miss Ophelia Luther, who during the past two weeks, has been very ill with typhoid fever. George Dillworth has returned with his family to Pittsburg. Before departing he presented a prize English bulldog to his friend, Harvey Tibbott. John Gipes was discharged from the county jail where he had been incarcerated on a minor charge and returned to Johnstown Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Stineman came up from South Fork Sunday and enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moudy. Attorney Robert Cresswell of the South Side attended to legal business in the northern section of the county Friday. J. B. Reed, the Bakerton coal operator, was a prominent figure on the streets of Ebensburg last Friday. Butcher A. Skelly is building a large slaughter house at his farm barn in Cambria Township. Albert Nagle of St. Augustine paid the FREEMAN a pleasant call while in town Saturday. Miss Julia Lemmon departed Saturday on a week's visit to friends in Pittsburg. Attorney William Davis and family visited in Cleveland during the week. Thomas Hasson and wife returned to Pittsburg yesterday. A year ago yesterday there was snow on the ground an inch deep. Register and Recorder Arthur Griffith visited Johnstown on Wednesday. John Owen, the baker, transacted business in Johnstown on Wednesday. Adam Bower, postmaster of Shazer, Clearfield county, was in town Saturday on business. Elmer Ednie, of Elmore, combined pleasure with business at the county seat Saturday. T. E. Davis returned Saturday from Nantyglo where he had been called on special business. Oscar Bigler and Blair Spiker of Spangler paid Ebensburg friends a jolly visit Saturday. Robert E. Treese returned home last evening from a business visit to Pittsburg and vicinity. E. G. Miller received a pleasant call from his friend, L. S. Klett, of Philadelphia on Wednesday. Roy Miller went to Sugar Valley, Clinton county, Friday and remained over Sunday to visit relatives. Editor Eicher of the Portage PRESS was Ebensburg way this morning and smiled graciously on the FREEMAN. Joseph Under planted nine plum trees on his premises Tuesday and will watch them grow and bring forth fruit. Edward Davison constructed a new brick pavement along the front of Squire Evan's residence on High Street. R. E. Treese has sold his interest in the Pastime theatre at Homestead and returned to Ebensburg last Friday. Mrs. R. J. Johnson and daughter, Irene, went to Altoona yesterday to spend a few days with Mrs. P. C. McDonald at 1112 15th avenue. Leo McKenrick has men at work on excavating for the cellar of a new dwelling house to be erected by him on East Sample street. John Ceresa was high up on the Central Hotel roof doing business Tuesday. Before he returned to terra firma, a new brick chimney was in sight. Ellery Crist, manager of the C. & C. Telephone Company, spent the day in Loretto. His mission concerned the connection of the Loretto Farmers' line with the Ebensburg exchange. After paying relatives in this community an interesting visit during the past fortnight, Mrs. John McCully departed for her home at Moveno, N. M., where her husband is in the employ of the Globe Express Company. George H. Deal of Bedford county is stopping at the Metropolitan Hotel a week or two for the benefit of his health, which has been impaired by rheumatism. Mr. Deal is a veterinary surgeon who ranks high in his profession. Mr. James Howard, Miss Mary Cassidy, Mr. John Jones, Miss May Biller, Mr. Edward Thomas, Miss Bertha Marsh, Mr. Harry Grey and Miss Gertrude Cassidy composed a jolly party of young Ebensburg people enjoying a moonlight drive to Carrolltown last Tuesday night. Late News of County John Leibmier and his sister, Miss Hattie Leibmier of Carrolltown, were guests on the farmstead of M. J. Smith, near Nicktown, first of the week. Mr. Leibmier did a little hunting while out in the country and scored several rabbis and one ground hog. The engine of an east bound coal train yesterday struck and killed a valuable cow owned by John Evans, the local tanner. This is the third cow owned by Mr. Evans that trains have killed. Five members of Thomas Hoffman's family in Richland township are victims of diphtheria. The progress of the contagion is being check by the use of antitoxin. John Wagner has sued the Big Bend Coal Company for injuries to his land in their operations along the Blacklick and asks to be paid the sum of five thousand dollars. Happy Family Reunion A happy family reunion was held Monday afternoon on the Samuel Hughes homestead four miles west of Ebensburg in honor of his brother, Elias Hughes, of Iowa City, Iowa, who is here on a visit during the week. The following relatives were present: Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hughes and their two daughters, Mary and Martha, of the county poor farm; Mr. and Mrs. William Howell of Johnstown; and Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Edwards of Ebensburg. The afternoon passed very pleasantly. At 6 o'clock Mrs. Hughes served a bountiful repast and then – a long farewell. Fell from Apple Tree From time immemorial boys have climbed apple trees to pluck the largest apples. From time immemorial boys have been injured by falling from apple trees. The end is not yet. Such stunts will continue as long as there are boys and apple trees on these mundane shores. The latest victim in this community is Melvin Jones, the 10-year-old son of John Jones. He fell from an apple tree on Centre Street Saturday and fractured his left arm at the wrist. Rev. P. G. Bell Altoona, Pa. Oct. 24 -- Rev. P. G. Bell, aged 72, fell from an apple tree on a farm near this city and received injuries which may result fatally. He is vice president of the Altoona GAZETTE company and the father of two well known newspaper men: Warner F. Bell of the New York AMERICAN and Frank Bell, editor of the Harrisburg TELEGRAPH. Seriously Injured A Man Hit by Falling Tree in Logging Camp Near Heshbon With a slight concussion of the brain, broken left arm, two badly bruised eyes and battered face, George Lloyd, lies seriously injured at his home near Pottville in Susquehanna township as the result of being hit by a falling tree October 18 while working in a logging camp operated by Baker Brothers of Blacklick Branch. Lloyd and his deaf and dumb brother, Charles, had almost finished felling the tree and were preparing to have it fall into a clearing. The tree fell against another big one and the stump end unexpectedly rebounded, striking Lloyd full in the face and crushing him to the ground. His left arm was broken as he raised it to shield his face. His condition is regarded grave, the attending physician fearing the injuries to his head may terminate fatal. Lloyd is 40 years old and has a wife and several small children. His parents and one brother reside in Clearfield county. Might Have Been Killed Patrick R., the 5-year-old son of townsman Walter Bolsinger, had a narrow escape from death Monday afternoon. Even now he is wrapped up in the home nursery, with his head rather severely crushed, thinking: "What a good angel I would make!" He had gone out into the street and was playing. Along came a man in a buggy, driving a spirited horse. Before the animal could be checked, the lad was run down. Dr. Jones, who was there, picked the boy up and carefully dressed his wounds. Children should not be allowed to play upon the busy street. Her Condition Improved The condition of Miss Lyda Davis who has been suffering from gastric fever since Oct. 15 is slightly improved, we are glad to know and her physician thinks she will come out all right in a few days. Miss Davis has engaged Miss Maud Howell to teach her school in Cambria Township until she is able to take charge herself again. Met Accident in Mine Frank E. Burkey, who went west some time ago, has joined with a party of gold miners at Butte, Mont. A letter to his father, who resides here, states his health is good, but also conveys the information that by an accident in a mine a few days ago he was almost buried alive underground. No further particulars than that companions rescued him just in time to save his life. Declared Insane Mrs. Thomas Plotted to Kill Her Two Boys Also According to her testimony it is evident that Mrs. Anna Thomas, who strangled her two young daughters in the almshouse Sept. 12, intended to kill her two sons also and would have done so but for the watchfulness of those in authority. "I tried to kill my four children, but the boys would not come with me," said she to a witness at the investigation in the Ebensburg jail last Friday morning, to inquire into her mental conditions. The commission reported that they had found the woman insane and recommended that she be sent to Dixmont at once, as her condition is dangerous and will likely grow worse. She has a very wicked nature and while suffering under delusion, would be apt to do most anything. Mrs. Anna Thomas, who was declared violently insane by a commission appointed by Judge O'Conner, was removed Tuesday from the county jail to the state hospital for the insane at Dixmont. The woman was a little restless but put up no resistance. Thomas Peach accompanied Warden Edward Knee on the trip. Lodged in Jail Adam Molson of Beaverdale and Andy Roasock of Patton were placed in jail here yesterday morning. Molson is charged with surety and Roasock with defrauding a boarding house. Into Prison Portals State Trooper Richard of Gallitzin arrived at the railroad station Wednesday evening with Michael Caranto, charged with breaking and entering a music store for the purpose of larceny. The train was late and Mr. Richard, wishing to return to Gallitzin, our genial friend, D. A. Irwin, conducted the prisoner up the hill into the prison portals. It is hinted that Irvin would make a good sheriff for Centre county. Jailed on Sunday Morning Recently a foreigner, Joseph Cepirro, became involved in a quarrel with John Meyer, proprietor of a hotel at Vintondale and attempted to shoot Meyer with a revolver. In time to save his life, Meyer wrested the shooting iron from Cepirro's hand and had a warrant sworn out for his arrest, but before the arrest could be made, the blood thirsty Italian left for parts unknown. Saturday evening, Cepirro returned to Vintondale and Constable Daughenbaugh, who was on the lookout, nabbed him. After driving all night the constable arrived in Ebensburg at 4 o'clock Sunday morning and placed his prisoner in jail. Fine Lot of Game The Eureka Hunting Club, which is composed of Dr. C. L. Creery, Milton Isenberg, Deck lane and L. D. Davis, returned Saturday afternoon from a five days' hunting trip in to the wilds of Indiana county, bringing in a fine lot of games as follows: 27 pheasants, 10 rabbits, three wood cocks and one duck. The party boarded at the farm of William Crossman, near Cherrytree, and all the nimrods are loud in praise of the kind treatment received from the sturdy farmer and his wife. Dogs Engage in Battle A pitched contest for the dog championship took place between John Denny's English bulldog and A. J. Darragh's fox terrier, Dick, opposite the Central Hotel, Monday. Both curs were in good training. Dick was a little ahead in weight but Luxon, his opponent, made up for that in jawbone power. They fought seven rounds, pulling, biting and scratching each other fearfully then threw up the sponge and hiked for home, each one taking an opposite direction, with honors evenly divided. Won a Cow for 50 Cents J. T. Blair was a lucky man Saturday in that for an investment of 50 cents he won a good cow valued at $30 which was chanced off by Elgie Ingling. Seventy tickets were sold. The word "daisy cow" was written on a slip of paper and mixed in a hat with the tickets which were withdrawn one by one until the slip containing that name appeared. The next ticket withdrawn, No. 21, on which was written Mr. Blair's name, won the prize. Fire at Kaylor Station Fire, supposed to have originated from a defective flue, broke out in the second story of the farmhouse of Michael Thomas, near Kaylor station, at a late hour Friday afternoon. The fire spread rapidly in a short time, enveloping the building which was completed destroyed. Some of the household goods were saved. The loss is several thousand dollars, partly covered by insurance. Marriage Announced The marriage of Miss Lovell Maine Barker and Frank Shoemaker Gates, both well known young people of Ebensburg, announced recently by the bride-to-be's parents, Ex-Judge and Mrs. A. V. Barker, will be a brilliant social function. The date set for the wedding is Wednesday evening, October 30, in the Presbyterian church of Ebensburg. An extended wedding trip is to follow the wedding, after which the young couple will make their home in this place. Mr. Gates is a son of Hon. and Mrs. John C. Gates of this place and Miss Barker is one of Ebensburg's most accomplished young ladies. Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Pannebaker were married twenty years Saturday, Oct. 19. Up to a few years ago, Cloyd was the versatile editor of the Coalport STANDARD. After coming into a fortune there he sold out and came to Ebensburg to engage in the clothing and furnishing business. And success continues to roll his way.