NEWS: Cambria Freeman; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA; Jun 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, 26 Jun 1908 Volume 42, Number 26 Local and Personal Among the many persons present from a distance at the first mass of Rev. Father Walter O'Hara on Sunday last besides those elsewhere noted were Mrs. Mary Rosensteel, grandmother of the young priest of Sharpsburg, Allegheny County; Dr. Charles O'Hara, a brother, of Swissvale; Undertaker J. F. McGahan of Johnstown; Mrs. Michael Neibour of Hastings; Mrs. Matilda McDonnell of Loretto; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Lynch, Miss Amelia O'Hara, Mrs. Wm. Lilly, Miss Annie Lilly and Otie and May O'Hara of Cresson; S. A. Shoemaker of Twin Rocks; and Sisters Marie Girard and Mary Cleophas of the order of Charity, Pittsburg. Daniel Hanlin of Ashville was in town today and called into THE FREEMAN office to renew his subscription. We would like to have a few thousand more subscribers like Mr. Hanlin. M. D. Bearer, Cashier of the Grange National Bank of Patton, was in attendance at the meeting of Grange National Bankers at Tory near Williamsport several days this week. Mr. Edward Owens, father of Commissioner John Owens of this place, celebrated the eightieth anniversary of his birth at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mont Davis in Braddock on Sunday last. Rev. Father Walter O'Hara, who since his ordination has been enjoying a well earned rest from his arduous labors in the seminary, goes to Pittsburg this afternoon on a visit to Rt. Rev. Regis Canevin in whose diocese he is to be stationed. Sister Mary John of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Altoona and her niece, Miss Keenau, were visiting at the convent of the order in this place yesterday. Sister Mary John is one of the ablest teachers in Western Pennsylvania. H. S. Benshoff and little daughter of Johnstown were in Ebensburg a couple of days this week and while here, editor Thompson took his brother typo down to Roaring Run to catch trout, but there does not appear to be much enthusiasm in their report of their excursion. Miss Mary Cassidy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Cassidy of this place, left for Altoona on Sunday for a couple of weeks, visiting with relatives and friends in that city. Misses Cora Elder and Vivian Hohmann of Johnstown and Mrs. Elda G. Davis of East Conemaugh are visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Osborn of this place. Squire Rhoddy of Ashville was in town on Wednesday and as usual dropped into THE FREEMAN sanctum where he is ever a welcome visitor. Mrs. Vincent Tonkin of Cherrytree is visiting the family of Dr. T. L. Richards at this place. Mrs. Tonkin and Mrs. Richards are cousins. John Munroe and wife of Summerhill visited at the home of Wm. Davis Esq. in this place on Tuesday and on Wednesday. Father Ferdinand Kittell of Loretto spent Wednesday night and part of yesterday with Father O'Neill in this place. Miss Laura Pruner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pruner of this place, is very low of tuberculosis. Philip Fenlon of Donora, Penna., is visiting friends in Ebensburg. Pitcher McKinney Altoona, Pa., June 25 -- Pitcher McKinney of the New York Nationals has been signed by Altoona. Real Estate Deals at Nant-y-Glo Luther O'Connor Buys Property of Dr. W. H. Heyser who Goes to Georgia on Account of Ill Health Squire James Dunn Will Build Fine Residence Rev. Father M. C. O'Connor, rector of St. Charles' Catholic church at Nant-y-Glo, has bought the property of Dr. Wm. H. Heyser on the corner of Roberts and Caroline Street, the consideration being $2,900. Dr. Heyser has sold out on account of ill health and will in the near future take his departure for Georgia in hopes that a residence in the South may be beneficial to him; and his many friends in that place earnestly hope that his expectations may be realized. Squire James Dunn, Republican candidate for the Legislature, will in the near future build a substantial residence on two lots of ground recently purchased from Rt. Rev. E. A. Garvey opposite the Catholic Church. List of Persons who Passed the Examinations for Permanent Certificates Rose Klingensmith, Estella Anstead, Gallitzin Mary Yeckley, Gallitzin Edna Callahan, Chest Springs Eleanora Felix, Salix Max Minser, Wilmore Elle B. Davis, Gertrude Reese, Clark Reese, George A. Lieb, Nicktown Wm. Harshberger, Olive Ford, Ashville Mary Dougherty, Hugh Slater, Cresson Margie Rowland, Cambria Township George E. Leidy, Edward O. Bearer, Ella Williams, Elizabeth Mangus, Wilmore Jennie O'Connor, Johnstown W. S. Alshouse, Johnstown George Blaugh Teachers for Ebensburg Schools Board of Directors Meet on Monday Night and Completes List On Monday evening last the Board of School Directors of Ebensburg met in the office of S. L. Reed, Esq. and completed the selection of teachers of the Ebensburg Public Schools: Prof. M. L. Leopold having been previously chosen for Principal Miss Elsie Eisenhart of Patton as assistant principal No. 1 Miss Allie Lloyd No. 2 Mrs. Gertrude Wilson No. 3 Miss Floy Stiles No. 4 Miss Ethel Davis No. 5 Mrs. Martha G. Kerbey No. 6 Miss Gertrude D. Englehart No. 7 Miss Agnes Myers No. 8 Miss Annie M. Jones Letters Lately Issued Estate of Michael Bubuck, late of Portage Twp. Renunciation of widow filed. Letters of administration issued to Wm. H. Sunshine. Estate of Alexander J. McMullen, late of Patton. Will probated and letters of administration issued to Silas M. Douglass. Estate of Anthony Pfaller, late of Johnstown. Will probated and letters issued to Mary L. Pfaller. Estate of Wm. Gearhardt, late of Johnstown. Will probated and letters issued to John Gearhardt. Estate of John Henry Riddell, late of Johnstown. Will probated and letters testamentary issued to Edward Riddell. Estate of Constantine Hrubi, late of Johnstown. Authorization or renunciation of mother filed. Letters of administration issued to Rev. Joseph Hanulya of S. Sterling Street, Allegheny. Heavy Storms in Northern Cambria Woman Killed by Lightning in Barnesboro and Barn burned at Hastings, Much Damage Done to Telephone Lines, Timber, Crops, etc. On Wednesday afternoon last between the hours of two and four o'clock a heavy storm of hail, rain, wind and lightning passed over Northern Cambria County. At Barnesboro Mrs. Mary Olair, a Slavish woman, a widow, with eight children, while returning to her home along the railroad track for the Pennsylvania Railroad depot where she had gone with a friend, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. At Hastings the large barn of Peter Helfrick which contained a considerable amount of hay was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Large trees were broken off or turned out of root and corn and potato ground which had been recently cultivated was badly washed. Reports that a man named Alex Dunlap, living at New Washington, near Hastings had been killed by lightning lacks confirmation as also a report that a man was killed in the vicinity of Chest Springs. The storm extended as far at Tyrone, Blair County. The farmers in the vicinity of Chest Springs, Bradley Junction, Patton and Carrolltown, had warning to expect rain sent out by phone by Dr. Harry Somerville of Chest Springs, who receives daily reports with the Weather Bureau at Pittsburg, but they did not expect any such storm. Cleveland is Dead - Extracts Former President Expires Suddenly at His Home at Princeton, N. J. Heart Failure Causes Death Three Physicians and Mrs. Cleveland at Bedside when End Came Children in New Hampshire with Their Grandmother Spending the Summer Princeton, N. J., June 25 Grover Cleveland, twice president of the United States, died at 8:40 o'clock a. m. at his home, Westland, in this quiet college town where he had lived since his retirement as the nation's chief executive, almost twelve years ago. When death came, which was sudden, there were in the death chamber on the second floor of the Cleveland residence, Mrs. Cleveland, Dr. Joseph D. Bryant of New York, Mr. Cleveland's family physician and personal friend; Dr. George H. Lockwood, also of New York and Dr. John M. Carnochan of Princeton. An official statement given out and signed by the three physicians gave heart trouble superinduced by stomach and kidney ailments of long standing as the cause of death. While Mr. Cleveland had been in poor health for the last two years and had lost 100 pounds in weight, his death came unexpectedly. More than three weeks ago he was brought here from Lakewood where his condition at time was such that the hotel at which he was staying was kept open after its regular season because he was too ill to be moved. But when Mr. Cleveland was brought back to Princeton, he showed signs of improvement and actually gained five pounds of weight. Sends for Dr. Bryant Although confined to his room continuously after his return to Princeton, it was not until Tuesday that Mr. Cleveland's condition aroused uneasiness on the part of Mrs. Cleveland. Undoubtedly affected by the heat, Mr. Cleveland showed signs of failure and Mrs. Cleveland telephoned to Dr. Bryant, who came over from New York on the train, arriving here at 4:24 p. m. Dr. Lockwood followed Dr. Bryant from New York and when they reached here, Dr. Carnochan, who had been Mr. Cleveland's local physician since the former president came to Princeton, was also called in. During the evening Mr. Cleveland seemed to rally and Mrs. Cleveland, who always has been optimistic about her husband's health, felt assured that it was merely another of the many attacks Mr. Cleveland has suffered and she informed those who inquired that Mr. Cleveland's condition was not serious. Mr. Cleveland became worse during the night and Mrs. Cleveland was called to the bedside of her husband. The distinguished patient sank into unconsciousness from which he recovered at times only to suffer a relapse. This continued throughout the night and early morning. The last time he became unconscious was about two hours before he died. Death was peaceful. Just before he died Mr. Cleveland sought to say something, but his words were inaudible. [snip] Doings of 50 Years Ago! – [mostly faded; readable extracts only] From the Mountaineer, June, [day faded], 1858 [these are extracts from a speech by Judge Robert L. Johnston, Esq. given in 1858] Abraham Hildebrand was appointed Associate Judge in 1807. He was a man of much more than common intellect but plain in his appearance and manners. He spoke the English very imperfectly. [snip] Edward Victor James was the first Prothonotary, etc. He resided at Munster and was a speculator in real estate. James Mcloy was the first sheriff of Cambria County. Tradition gives him an excellent reputation as an officer and as a man. It is said that he met his death from the bite of a rattlesnake in Laurel Hill. The first Board of County Commissioners were selected with great fairness, one from each of the three principal settlements: Samuel McMullen from Loretto; Thomas Philips from Ebensburg and John Studebaker from Johnstown, a German, a Welshman and an Irishman. Speaking of the Revolutionary soldiers he [Robert L. Johnston Esq.] says: Though the American Revolution was long anterior to the settlement of Cambria County, many of the soldiers of that war took up their residence within her borders. Godfrey Settlemyer, one of these solders, was among the earliest settlers of Summerhill Township. He was a German of strong mind and unyielding resolution. He died about 1840 on the beautiful farm on which his son, George Settlemyer, now lives. Another of these worthies, Plinn Hayes died at the residence of his son, Warrant Hayes, in Richland Township, a year or two later. I saw him in 1841; he was lively and intelligent, possessing much activity for his years. He was a great hunter and is reputed to have been a man of great strength. John Platt, the last Revolutionary soldier of Cambria county, died in Susquehanna Township in 1852, aged 104 years. He had seen Washington often and took great pleasure in describing the person and manners of the "Father of His Country." He heard Washington's address on delivering up his commission, and his veneration of the man almost amounted to idoltry (sic). (from the compiler: Judge Johnston doubtless inadvertently omitted the names of Captain Michael McGuire who died near Loretto in 1793; Richard Nagle who died in Allegheny Township and is buried in the Loretto cemetery; Felix Skelly who died in Summerhill Twp., July 3, 1835; Henry Rager whose remains repose at Munday's and Ludwick Wissinger of Conemaugh Township, who died about the same time and who was probably buried in the old Union cemetery, Johnstown.) Child Drowns in Somerset's Reservoir On Monday morning last Edward Walter, the twelve year old son of Albert Walter of Connellsville, was drowned in the reservoir at Somerset. He had been wadding in shallow water and, slipping on the asphalt bottom, was thrown into eight feet of water and being unable to swim and two youthful companions being unable to save him, he was drowned. Fred Lambert Kittanning, Pa., June 25 -- While swimming in the Allegheny River at Ford City, Fred Lambert, eleven years old, got into a sand hole and was drowned. The body was recovered. Barnesboro Woman [Mrs. Mary Olair] Johnstown, Pa., June 25 -- During a severe storm at Barnesboro a foreign woman, whose name has not been learned, was struck by lightning while walking along the railroad and killed. Chester Richard Altoona, Pa., June 25 -- The jury in the case of Policeman Samuel Werner on trial for slaying Chester Richard returned a verdict of not guilty. Richard was killed while trying to escape arrest.