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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 5 Mar 1909
Volume 43, Number 10


Vintondale Notes 
Vintondale, March 4

The home of Jacob Rager, near here, was burned to the ground last 
Friday and the greater portion of his household goods consumed with the 
residence.  An overheated stove is supposed to have been responsible 
for the fire.  Mr. Rager carried about $200 insurance.

Arc lights have been placed on several streets of this town.

The Baptist Church recently purchased a new piano.

Robert Jones, who had been a mine foreman here for several years, has 
moved to Scalp Level where he has secured a similar position.

Miss Kate Jones has returned to her home in Gallitzin after visiting 
friends here for the past few days.


Editor Miller a Visitor 

Editor J. C. Miller of Barnesboro was a visitor in Ebensburg Tuesday 
and in his issue Friday will of course pay his respects to the citizens 
of the county seat whom he met while here.  Mr. Miller is in charge of 
the Barnesboro STAR and the Patton COURIER, both weekly publications.  
By spending the morning in Barnesboro and the afternoon in Patton, Mr. 
Miller manages to operate both sheets but finds very little time for 
anything else.


Have Gone to Washington

Leo S. McKenrick, Richard Tibbott and Ambrose Jones left Wednesday 
morning for Washington where they attended the inauguration ceremonies 
yesterday.  Maj. Bell, of the Home Hotel, Nanty-Glo, stopped off in 
Ebensburg Tuesday on his way to Washington.


School about Completed 

The new school building being erected by the Misses Gallagher on their 
property opposite the fair grounds is now about completed and will be 
ready for occupancy by the first of April, it is said. The structure is 
quite large and is not built in the stereotyped school form but 
resembles a large residence mansion.


Veteran Comes to Town

James Maloney, who resides near Ashville, was in Ebensburg this week.  
Mr. Maloney is a veteran of the Civil War and is 72 years of age.  He 
is one of the few men who can say that they have never tasted liquor in 
any form. He is well preserved for his age and bids fair to live many 
years.


Names of Topers are Taken Down
Patton Officers Keep a Record by Instruction of the Town Council
Patton, March 4

On action taken recently by Patton Council the officers of the town are 
jotting down in their notebooks the names of all citizens of known 
intemperate habits. The names are turned in to Council and Council 
reports them to the hotelkeepers of the borough.  The Chief of Police 
has been instructed to report any hotelkeeper who disregards the notice 
not to sell liquor to parties whose names are in the book when Council 
will report the matter to the Judge.

Dr. T. R. Morrison, who has been ill at his home here for the past two 
weeks, is able to be out again.


Buys 3-Barrel Gun 
Roosevelt Will Take Utility Weapon with Him to Africa
Moundsville, W. Va., March 4

Theodore Roosevelt will hunt big game in Africa with a three-barrel 
gun.  Several weeks ago the president placed at order of the Three-
Barrel gun works for a special gun which he stated he wanted to use on 
his African hunting expedition.

He ordered the gun made extra heavy and strong for hard usage with one 
shot barrel bored for buckshot and solid lead, costing $75.


Civil Court Over; Criminal Monday – Extracts

Commissioner for Gouden

Some time ago Joseph Gouden, a resident of Summerhill Township, was 
taken from his filth-filled home and brought to jail in Ebensburg, his 
aged mother being taken to the poor farm.  Dr. F. C. Jones, physician 
for the poor house, and John Gray, the steward, presented a petition to 
the court in which it was said that Gouden was of unsound mind and had 
been for two years and asking for the appointment of a commissioner.  
They recommended the appointment of A. M. Shoemaker, Esq. of Johnstown 
and his appointment was made by the court.
[snip]

In petition of James J. Phalen of [faded] Township and his wife, 
Margaret, for permission to adopt Margaret Dailey, the minor child of 
John Dailey, was granted.


Mrs. Walter's Father
Patton, March 4

Mrs. C. E. Walters was recently called to Brookville by the death of 
her father.