NEWS: Cambria Freeman; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA; Jan 1908 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 31 Jan 1908 Volume 42, Number 5 Local and Personal Among the visitors to town Monday were William Rowland and wife of Iowa City, Iowa. They were the guests of Sherman Tibbott and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland were recently married and are enjoying a honeymoon trip visiting eastern relatives. Miss Elda Davis of Conemaugh is the guest of Ebensburg friends this week. Joseph Kuhik, a foreign miner, is in jail here on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was arrested at Cresson on Thursday. Judge F. J. O'Connor who had recovered from grip is now confined indoors with neuralgia of the face. Senator Stineman and Mrs. Stineman with their son, Wilbur, and their daughter, Mrs. George Slick of South Fork, have gone to Washington and the sunny south for the benefit of their health. They will probably remain a month. J. M. Jones and Henry Morgan have severed their connection with the Vinco Colliery near Vintondale. The following South Ebensburgers have joined the Highland Telephone company's line and taken phones: John E. Jones, Owen Jones, Edward Jones, Hugh Hughes, William Humphreys. Mrs. David Hassel of Dyart (sic) was admitted to the Johnstown City Hospital Saturday. Messrs. Tate and Jones, the plumbers, are placing an apparatus in the Almshouse which will supply hot water to the various departments of that institution. There is no improvement in the condition of Landlord William Kimball of the Metropolitan. The Lilly Coal Co. has a crew of carpenters at work erecting ten new cottages to be occupied by men working in the mine on the branch, the cold weather is interfering to a certain extent with the progress of the work. Peter Parrish, by falling on the ice at Nicktown, sprained his back and is laid up for repairs. James Keith, who at the last term of court pleaded guilty to a charge of horse stealing, was taken to the Huntingdon Reformatory on Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Dalstrohn and her entire family of eight children of Conemaugh are victims of typhoid fever. They have all been admitted to the hospital at Johnstown. It is a sad climax to a case of penury and want. Casper Wolfe, the miller of Bradley Junction, is laid up with a fracture of the left shoulder and other injuries as the result of falling from the haymow of his barn. Mrs. H. A. Tompkins entertained a number of her lady friends last Friday afternoon at a sewing party at her home in the East ward. Mrs. Gus Kirk fell on the icy walks of Belmont, the summer home of J. B. Denny, in the West ward last week and sustained a fracture of the left arm. Dr. Jones reduced the facture. County Detective James Berkebile was in Johnstown on Wednesday making arrangement to open an office there with the intention of making that city his headquarters. "Dick" the faithful Adams Express horse is out of commission. The animal suddenly became sick and lay down on the street while on duty Monday morning and was removed to the stable with difficulty. The Sons of Veterans Camp at Gallitzin have decided to make application for a charter. John Bradley, of Brunswick, Md., is the new assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Gallitzin. Jennie Daniels, convicted of stealing from a Johnstown family by whom she was employed, was sentenced Saturday to thirty days in jail by Alderman Levergood. News of improvement in the condition of Miss Bessie Shoemaker, now receiving treatment in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg, brings gladness to all the young ladies' friends here. Edward Owens, who is past 70 years and his wife, Anna Owens, about the same age, are both seriously ill. Mr. Owens case was very grave yesterday. David Cassidy of Altoona had a pleasant time visiting at the home of his uncle, Robert Cassidy, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Pannebaker will entertain the Wist (sic)club at their home on High Street Wednesday evening. Mrs. Katie Meyer of Ashville has gone to Pittsburg to receive medical treatment in a private hospital. Mrs. Lincoln Roberts is among those on the sick list, she being laid up with a genuine case of the grip. J. E. Schwab of Loretto and J. C. Patterson of Barnesboro interviewed friends here Tuesday. Late News of County Owing to diphtheria in the family, the home of James Sheats in Spangler has been quarantined. Alex Ratowsky has been appointed receiver in bankruptcy for Ida Mirkin, dealer in clothing at Patton. Peter Berti has been appointed postmaster of the new post office recently opened at Tunnelhill. The office is in Berti's store building. Charles Kennedy is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home in Spangler. The attending physician gives no encouragement as to his recovery. Harry Elder of Hastings left Saturday for New York City where he took passage in a steamship for England to spend several months with relatives. Elizabeth Jones, the 14-year-old daughter of Merchant Silas Jones, is suffering from a bruised face which she sustained by falling from a sled while coasting. The Rev. E. G. Baker, pastor of the M. E. church at Barnesboro, who has been ill for several weeks, is gradually improving. It will not be long until he is able again to occupy his pulpit. Thomas Perry, aged forty-three years, was struck by a train at Gallitzin and painfully injured several days ago. He was taken to the Altoona Hospital for treatment. His recovery is doubtful. The Republican voters of the Fifth ward of Johnstown have nominated Dr. Bertha Caldwell for school controller. She has advanced ideas of education and if elected, will undoubtedly make her power felt. Edgar Bantly has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Gottlieb Bantly of Johnstown, who died without making a will. The estate is a very large one. The personal property alone is worth $75,000. C. C. Greer is the attorney. And now they say grip is contagious. This seems to be the case, judging from the way the malady goes through the whole family. The following is an efficacious mixture in the treatment of this disease: Rock candy, horehound, quinine and brandy. The friends of Rev. J. H. O'Donnell of Ashville are glad to know that he is recovering gradually from the effects of a short illness. Miss Marie Link, an operator in the local telephone exchange, is confined to her home with a severe attack of the grip. St. Boniface Locals John Lyons was seriously ill with pneumonia but is able to be about again. Thomas Corbett is again able to work after a severe attack of grip. John Noon spent several days this week with friends in Spangler. Thomas Ender who was very ill with pneumonia is recovering. The H. & C. Telephone Co. have installed a phone in the residence of Rev. Father Raphael. Cassidy Took the Cake A very pleasant social event in the form of a pie party was held at the home of James Kline last Friday evening by the Mountain Club. Various games were indulged in interspersed with music. Pie-eating featured the evening's amusement. The following couples were present and discussed leap year topics: Delli Dias and Charles Pryce; Mabel Kline and James Kline; Katie Vanatly and Richard Tibbott; Mary Cassidy and Connie Leib; Emma Marsh and Alonza Danvir; Bertha Marsh and Walter Marsh; Gertrude Cassidy and John Wolfe. Robert Cassidy numbered the boys and girls. He was the extra man present and took the cake. Enjoyed Merry Sleighride Saturday afternoon a party of eight pupils of the Ebensburg High Schools chaperoned by Prof. L. J. Davis, enjoyed a merry sleighride to Carrolltown, where they were entertained at the Central Hotel. Those who composed the party were: The Misses Anna Reed, Lillian Apel, Ethel Smith, Hannah Root, Ruth Smith, Louisa Owens, Cassandra Reed and Elva Miller. Nice Little Birthday Party Georgania Pierce was 10 years old Tuesday. In honor of the event a little birthday party was tendered the young lady that evening at the parental home on High street by the following classmates: Anna Pierce, Margaret Estep, Edna Lehman, Mariam Jones, Rebecca Jones, Florence Jones, Ruth Kinkead, Lucilla Davis, Kathryn Embig, Kathryn Mc[rest of surname cut off], Donald Evans, John Pruner, David Jones, Fred Maloney, Rudolph Luther, Charles Sipes, Charles Meisel, Robert McBreon. Tried the Razor Route Brooding over a quarrel with a friend, George Saub, a miner at Cresson, tried to end his life by the razor route Saturday morning. He gashed himself in the throat three times. The man made the attempt at suicide while in bed. The physician who answered the call found him lying in bed, with his eyes closed, bleeding profusely from the incisions in his throat. None of the large arteries were touched by the sharp blade, else Saub would have bled to death. The condition of the man is very grave, but his friends believe that if no other complications set in he will recover. Lunacy Commission Report The lunacy commission recently appointed by the court to inquire into the mental condition of Grover Wagner of Johnstown at the instigation of his mother, Mrs. Mary V. Wagner, has filed its report. The commission recommends that the boy be sent to the Institute for Feeble Minded at Polk, Venango County. Fell Upon a Spike W. H. Jones, who resides on a farm in Cambria Township, is nursing a badly injured right hand. Friday while walking from the barn to the house he fell on the icy walk. His right hand came in contact with a spike which penetrated deep into the flesh. Dr. Bennett dressed the wound. William Reams Badly Hurt Several days ago William Reams, a citizen of this city, while working on a saw mill near Glen Campbell, was caught by a shaft and whirled around a number of times before the machinery could be stopped. Four ribs were broken and he was otherwise injured. That he was not instantly killed is a wonder. $50,000 Lost by Fire Fire Saturday night at Dunlo, Cambria County, did damage to the extent of $50,000. Eight houses, a store and the United Brethren Church were destroyed and it was only after a house in the path of the flames had been torn down that the progress of the fire was stopped. The town has no fire protection and summoned assistance from Johnstown but by the time the local fire company reached there, the flames were under control. It is understood that the fire started in the church. Many Miners are Idle A number of coal miners who worked in mines located along the Blacklick Creek between Ebensburg and Wehrum are idle because of the general business depression. It is estimated that there are now several hundred miners without work. On Saturday a large number of men were laid off at Nant-y-Glo. In Destitute Circumstances The family of Andy Jacoby residing in Vintondale is said to be in destitute circumstances due to no fault of their own. There are five small children. The father is unable to work owing to an accident in the Vinton coal mine in which he received a broken leg and other injuries. The only support the family receives is the paltry sum of $4 a month from the poor directors, which is inadequate to meet their needs. The mother and her little son, John, were at the court house begging alms Tuesday. Will of Charles H. Sample The last will and testament of Charles H. Sample, late of Pittsburg, who died in Johnstown recently, was placed on record at the court house Wednesday. The terms of the document are as follow; "First – I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my executor hereinafter named. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed to my beloved wife, Myrtle Sample, to have and to hold the same unto herself and her heirs and assigns forever." "Second - I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my said wife, Myrtle, executrix of this my last will and testament." Frank Doberneck Frank Doberneck, a well known printer of Indiana, Pa., is dead at his home. He died Wednesday morning from blood poison which developed from a gunshot wound. He shot himself accidentally about a week ago. He is survived by his daughter, Mary, who lives at home; his father and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Agnes J. Sanford Mrs. Agnes J. Sanford died in Altoona February 23rd, at the home of her son, Edward Sanford. Letters Lately Issued Estate of Eliza McColgan, late of Johnstown, to Katherine McColgan and Annie McColgan. Estate of Michael Maley, late of Johnstown. Will probated and letters issued to John Maley. Estate of Gottlieb Bantly, late of Johnstown to Edgar H. G. Bantly. Estate of J. L. Bennett, late of Blacklick Township. Will probated and letters issued to Franklin Bennett and William Bennett. Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Urban celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Gallitzin on Friday. A large number of neighbors and friends paid them an unexpected visit and made the occasion very pleasant. Mr. Urban is 75 years old and his wife is sixty-eight. Both are in good health. Only three out of twelve children born to them are living. During the diphtheria epidemic in 1889 four of the children died within ten days.