NEWS: Cambria Freeman; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA; Nov 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, 20 Nov 1908 Volume 42, Number 45 Local and Personal The Hon. W. Horace Rose, of Johnstown, one of the oldest members of the Cambria County Bar, celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary Tuesday evening surrounded by a score of members of his family and personal friends. Mr. Rose is enjoying the best health. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Evans of Walnut Street, First Ward, have as their guest the former's sister, Mrs. Hosea Evens of Ebensburg, who arrived Friday evening to remain for some time. (Johnstown TRIBUNE) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shoemaker and daughter, who had been visiting relatives and friends at Ebensburg for some days, have returned to their home at Bellefonte. Evan M. Davis, one of Ebensburg's oldest residents, is reported critically ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Roberts of High Street. F. C. Robbins, formerly inspector at the PRR shops in Cresson, has been removed to the Renova shops of that company where he will fill a similar position. Prothonotary Stewart S. Kinkead returned home Monday from Philadelphia where he spent Saturday and Sunday with friends. Mrs. Katherine Griffith will go to Ohio Saturday afternoon to spend the winter with her sister. Mr. John Boney of Ford City has been visiting his brother, George H. Boney, here. Local Items Among the well known visitors in Ebensburg this week were Superintendent James N. Muir of the Johnstown City Schools. Robert J. Hutchinson of Westmont, Johnstown, a man greatly interested in educational matters, was in Ebensburg several days this week. F. W. Lumadue, principal of the public schools at St. Boniface, attended institute here this week. William Boyd of Johnstown was a visitor in Ebensburg this week. James L. Berkebile spent a number of days this week in Ebensburg. He went to Johnstown Thursday evening. Wehrum Budget Vintondale, Nov. 19 -- Several parents were fined last week by the school authorities for the non- attendance of their children at school. While hunting last Saturday John Plackley shot a hoot owl. Its wings measured over three feet from tip to tip. David Syster of Suncliff will move his sawmill to Virginia for the winter. His family will remain here. Joseph Bennett of the White Mill has moved to town. L. H. Davis was in Altoona on business yesterday. Miss Lola William of Ebensburg has accepted a position of stenographer in the office of the Blacklick & Yellow Creek Railroad. Wouldn't Take Patient Constable Dick Evans is home from Polk, Venango County, to which place he took Isaac Kelsall of Patton. Kelsall was sent to that institution by a commission appointed by the court, but he didn't get in. The Polk authorities told Constable Evans that the man was not a fit subject for that institution. Polk is primarily for the feeble-minded and not for the insane. The authorities declared that Kelsall was insane and refused to allow him to enter. Constable Evans took the Patton man to Franklin, Pa., for the night and called Sheriff Griffith on the telephone. The latter completed arrangements whereby Kelsall was admitted to the asylum at Dixmont. Relatives at first objected to this, but when it was shown them that the course was the only one open, they agreed that he go to Dixmont. Appointed Health Officer D. L. Owens of Ebensburg has been appointed health officer of Cambria Township. Mr. Owens succeeds John Finn, who recently resigned to become the borough policeman at South Fork. Printer's Narrow Escape Aemiell Wagner, aged 26, a printer employed on the DEUTSCHE WACHT, a German newspaper in Altoona, was waiting on a train at Cresson Saturday evening when he stepped on the track to look for its approach. He is slightly deaf and the blowing snow caused him to fail to note the approach of an engine that struck him. He was knocked to one side, escaping the wheels and when he was taken to the Altoona hospital, it was found that his injuries consisted of a laceration of the scalp and a contusion of the back. Fire in Gallitzin Gallitzin, Nov. 10 -- The home of Walter Parrish was badly gutted and the stables owned by J. S. Burkhart and Cleaton Ehrenfield, were entirely destroyed in a fire that for a time this afternoon alarmed the residents of this place. The flames, which had their origin in the Burkhart stable, are believed to have been started by boys who were seen leaving the building a short time before. Mr. Parrish carried insurance of $1000 on his home. The complete loss not covered by insurance will amount to about $3000. South Fork Lad Lodged in Jail Roy Heisel of South Fork is lodged in jail here charged with larceny being committed by Squire Harrison of Dunlo in default of bail. Heisel, who is 21 years of age, was a member of the South Fork football team that went to Dunlo to play last Saturday. The condition of the field necessitated the postponement of the game. The South Fork players stopped at the Central Hotel at Dunlo until such time as the evening train back home came along. Prior to the arrival of the train, Evan Evans, the proprietor of the Central Hotel, made a search of the building and found that the rooms of several of his guests had been ransacked. Some of the missing articles were found in the suit case carried by Heisel. New Picture Gallery During the last week Deck Lane has opened a photograph gallery in the Denny block on High Street. Mr. Lane has fitted the shop with the latest photographic apparatus and is prepared to give his customers the best of satisfaction. Had a Delightful Trip to the East Harvey Carpenter and George Slater, two well known young men of Johnstown, have returned home from an extensive trip through the east. The Messrs. Carpenter and Slater visited Baltimore, Washington, Old Point Comfort, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Buffalo and other cities. They had a delightful trip, a considerable portion of which was made by boat. Tendered Big Reception The Rev. J. Twyson Jones, formerly pastor of the Ebensburg Congregational Church, who is now located at Iowa City, Ia., was recently tendered a big reception by members of his new congregation. According to newspapers received here from Iowa City, the congregation there expects to thrive greatly under the guidance of the Rev. Mr. Jones. Honors for Mr. Dale Friends of Jesse Dale of Patton will be pleased to learn that it is said Mr. Dale is shortly to receive an appointment on the forestry commission, Harrisburg. Mr. Dale has been a lifelong Republican and was at one time sheriff of Clearfield County. He is well known throughout Cambria County and the appointment will prove a popular one. Gets Buzz Wagon The Hon. John M. Rose of Johnstown purchased through the Johnstown Automobile Company a Cadillac of the $4,000 type. Mr. Rose had his first trip on Tuesday afternoon and was highly pleased with the action. Automobile Breaks Down Accident to Machine Causes Contractor P. W. Finn and Chauffeur of Altoona to Get Stranded in Our Midst Contractor P. W. Finn of Altoona, who was making an overland trip through this section in his automobile, became snow bound in Ebensburg last Saturday and was unable to proceed farther in the machine. The auto was stabled in John Rosensteel's garage for several days rest and when a final attempt was made to remove the critter Tuesday, something broke and Mr. Finn and his chauffeur were obliged to have it hauled to Altoona for repairs. Celebrated Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John F. Long of Cambria Township, Tuesday, celebrated the 40th anniversary of their wedding. During the day a great many of their friends visited them at their home and a delightful time was had by all those in attendance. Denny Celebration Invitations are being received by Cambria County folks to the golden wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Denny, parents of J. B. Denny of Johnstown. The affair is to be held at the Denny home in Altoona next Monday. Mathias T. Denny and Mary Latterner are natives of Cambria Township, their families being well known in Loretto, Carrolltown and Elder Township. The couple were married at Carrolltown, Nov. 23, 1858, by the Catholic priest of the parish and spent the greater portion of their married life in northern Cambria County, residing for a time at Gallitzin where Mr. Denny served as Burgess for a term. Mr. and Mrs. Denny for several weeks have been living on West Chestnut Street, Altoona. Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James Scanlon of Ebensburg are today (Friday) quietly observing the 25th anniversary of their wedding. Mr. Scanlon married Miss Mary Buck, sister of A. W. Buck, Cashier of the First National Bank of Ebensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Scanlon are being congratulated by their many friends. Altoona Man Killed Altoona, Pa., Nov. 19 -- Charles E. McFarland, age thirty, Altoona mail carrier, who was shot in the leg by the accidental discharge of C. E. Henderson's gun while hunting near Huntingdon, died from loss of blood. Teacher Learns of Her Brother's Tragic Death M. J. Walsh, one of the mining engineers killed Monday afternoon in the accident at Ellsworth, Pa., was a brother of Miss Hannah Walsh, one of the public school teachers of Westmont. Miss Walsh was at Ebensburg attending the county institute when she received the news of her brother's death. She was almost prostrated, but recovered sufficiently to leave for her home in Phillipsburg, where the remains of her brother are to be taken for interment.