NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 1909; 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, 5 Feb 1909 Volume 43, Number 6 Local and Personal Clarence Miller of Cresson is an Ebensburg visitor. Charles M. Smathers of Big Bend was in town this week. A visitor in Ebensburg this week was Adam Leib of Nicktown. Frank Leib of Johnstown was a visitor in Ebensburg this week. Dr. Olin G. A. Barker of Johnstown was a visitor in Ebensburg Sunday. Silas Wherry of this town has returned home after spending some time with relatives in Johnstown. S. B. King of Barnesboro, proprietor of the leading hotel in that place, was in Ebensburg this week. Mrs. William Leighty is home from Bedford where she had been with her husband about a month. George Porch of Johnstown returned to the Flood City Wednesday after spending several days in Ebensburg preparing his household goods for shipment to Johnstown. Robt. E. Treese and little son, Wayne, of Saxton, Pa. were among the Ebensburg visitors this week, where "Bob" is well known and has many friends. Mr. Treese conducts a barber shop at Saxton, and is stocking up a barbers' supply store which he will conduct in connection with his shaving parlor. Sues for Grocery Bill Mrs. Mary A. Bengele, executrix of the estate of the late Joseph Bengele, has filed an action in assumpsit against Arthur Kent and his wife to recover a bill for groceries amounting to $827.19. Mrs. Bengele, whose husband conducted a general store, alleges that Mr. and Mrs. Kent obtained groceries from her husband from June, 1903 to Feb. 19, 1908 and never paid a cent for them. Mrs. Bengele asks in her bill of accounts that interest be paid on the amount from Oct. 5, 1908. Moving to Portage The Rev. James B. Egan to Be Pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church Portage, Feb. 5 -- The Rev. James B. Egan, formerly of Wilmore, is moving into the rectory connected with St. Joseph's Catholic Church here, having been assigned permanently to the local pastorate. Heretofore, the Rev. Egan had been serving the local parish from Wilmore, where he was located in St. Bartholomew's parish. Gone to Arkansas J. F. Klemstine of Lilly Will Take the Baths at Hot Springs Lilly, Feb. 4 -- J. F. Klemstine has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., where he will spend about a month taking the baths in the hope that his health will improve. Mr. Klemstine will return by way of Chicago where he will stop for a short visit with relatives. Grover Smith, who has been seriously ill of pneumonia, is able to be around his home. Miss Emma Brown has resigned her school in Washington Township and Miss Mary Behe has been elected to finish the term. Explosives in His Baggage George Ballek of Nant-y-Glo has been brought to jail here to await trial on a charge of shipping explosives in his personal baggage. He was arrested by PRR Officer Schlosser of Gallitzin while on his way to Conemaugh. In his trunk were found 83 dynamite caps. Dying at County Home Patrick O'Connell, formerly of Summerhill, an inmate of the County Home, is reported critically ill of the diseases incident to old age, death being momentarily expected. Mr. O'Donnell (sic) is about 78 years old. Continues Critically Ill Mineral Point, Feb. 4 -- D. B. Wilson, a venerable resident of this place, who has been quite ill of an attack of the grip, continued in a critical condition tonight. He has a very high fever. Mr. Wilson is 71 years of age, is a veteran of the Civil War. He has been a resident of this place for 21 years. Condition Critical Wilmore, Feb. 4 -- R. J. Roberts, constable of Wilmore, who has been ill for over a month with stomach trouble, rested fairly well last night and was slightly improved today. His condition, however, is still critical. She is Eighty-Five Croyle Township Lady in Good Health and Active for Her Age Summerhill, Feb. 4 -- Mrs. Catherine Reynolds of Croyle Township, near New Germany, one of the oldest residents of this section, yesterday celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary. She is in good health and wonderfully active for her age. Ebensburg Man Sees Century of Progress Hale and hearty despite over 100 years lived on earth, James Gallagher of Ebensburg, the oldest man in the central or western part of the state, if not in all Pennsylvania, last Tuesday celebrated in a quiet manner the 104th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Gallaher (sic) has none of his faculties impaired and his health is particularly robust, considering his great age. A number of his friends called upon him during the week and congratulated him on his appearance. James Gallagher was born in Dunglow County, Donegal, Ireland, February 2, 1805 and was one of a family of 18 children. He came to America 59 years ago and located in New York, from which place he afterward moved to Luzerne County. By occupation he was a railroad builder and was following that work when he moved to Ebensburg. Class Holds Reunion at Mt. Aloysius Academy Cresson, Feb. 4 -- A reunion of the class of 1909 of Mt. Aloysius Academy was held at noon Saturday when a sumptuous dinner was served in the academy dining room. Among the members present were the following: Miss Blanche Hyde of Johnstown; Miss Luella Hoffman and Miss Marcella Keller of Pittsburg; Miss Marguerite Mullen of Patton; Miss Elizabeth Maloney of Greensburg; and Miss M. McGrath of Houtzdale. Miss Bradley of Philadelphia, the other member of the class, was unable to meet with them. Gaunter-McCullough Banns In St. Aloysius Catholic church there was announced on Sunday for the first time the banns of marriage between William Gaunter and Miss McCullough, both of this place.