NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 1912; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 8 Nov 1912 Volume 45, Number 44 Personal Mention The Messrs. Chas. H. McGuire, James B. Gauntner, A. E. Brickley and a few others will leave Cresson next Monday for a two weeks' hunt in Clinton county for bear and deer. Short News Items Three men were injured and 50 others had narrow escapes when two trolley cars collided head-on in the fog at East Altoona Monday morning. The injured were W. C. Wertz, the motorman, aged forty, whose leg was crushed so that it had be to be amputated; Patrick Catude, aged forty, a laborer, whose right leg was broken and C. L. Murray, the conductor, aged 36. Rev. H. H. Guernsey who spent the past two weeks with relatives and friends of various sections of the New England states, returned to this place Saturday and resumed his duties as pastor of the Congregational church here. Among the persons registered at the Capital hotel Thursday night were: Mrs. E. J. Luther, Mrs. M. J. Luther, Mrs. W. H. Pruner and daughter, Miss Camilia, Mrs. J. A. Boney and Misses Edith McCoy and Anna M. Miller of Ebensburg. They came to see the Hallowe'en parade. (Johnstown TRIBUNE, Saturday) Raemer Apel, the efficient and obliging transfer man of Ebensburg, was a business visitor to Pittsburg last week. The team of grays was greatly missed by the public during Raemer's absence and the people discovered what a great convenience the transfer service has proven to be. His Pittsburg friends are well as usual, thank you. Leroy Scanlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scanlan of the First ward, is home from the law department of Michigan University to cast his first vote for President next Tuesday. (Johnstown TRIBUNE, Saturday) Joseph Urda, who has been employed at Renovo, Pa., for several months, visited his family in this place Sunday. It is Mr. Urda's intention to move to Renovo as soon as a suitable dwelling house can be secured. Miss Minnie Stewart of Ebensburg will leave in a few days for Kansas City where she will spend a month's vacation with her sister. F. G. Hefler of Altoona spent a couple of days with relatives and friends here last week. Frank just returned from a visit to Pittsburg and Johnstown. Lawrence Davis, a student at West Chester, came home to vote this week and spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. Catharine Davis of the West ward. Mrs. John Ritter and Miss Rowena Richards, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Richards, of this place left Tuesday morning for a visit among relatives at Chicago. Dalton Williams, son of Wm. R. William of the East ward, has secured the position of clerk in the Ward House, Tyrone, and left Monday to take charge of the work. Clarence Port, who is employed at the Lorain Steel Co. Plant, Johnstown and Len Luttringer of Harrisburg, were among the Ebensburg young men who came home to vote Tuesday. W. W. Blair of this place, who is caretaker at the summer home of D. E. Park, has been confined to his bed with lumbago for several weeks past, but is now able to be about again. Miss Hazel Piper and sister, Lucille, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Piper of Wehrum visited relatives in Ebensburg this week. Mrs. Cassie Humphreys, of this place, who has been visiting relatives in Philadelphia for some time, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Flick of Allegheny Township had business in Ebensburg Monday and paid our office a pleasant call. A. Dix Tittle of Johnstown was among the Ebensburg visitors Wednesday. Wm. A. Scanlan of Johnstown paid Ebensburg a business visit Monday. Attorney E. G. Kerr of Johnstown was among the Ebensburg visitors Monday. Wilmer Abrams of Johnstown spent Sunday with Ebensburg relatives and friends. F. H. Barker attended a session of the presbytery of this district held in Johnstown Monday. James Stineman of South Fork visited his grandparents, Hon. and Mrs. E. James, in Ebensburg this week. Davis Humphreys of Johnstown spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Humphreys of Center ward. Mrs. C. Wenderoth of Cresson visited her son, Attorney John W. Kephart and family here during the past week. Russell Evans, son of Constable R. D. Evans of the East ward, visited his parents here several days during the past week. Nicktown Notes P. J. Gens spent Sunday with his wife at Camerons Bottom. Mrs. Lewis Lambour of Altoona was a visitor in town Saturday. Mr. F. X. Wise of Altoona is spending a few weeks with friends in this vicinity. Anthony Rager of Oregon was visiting friends in this vicinity the last few days. D. E. Edwards of Ebensburg was a visitor in town Thursday to see the barber. Joseph Houch and Dave Evans of Hastings were here on a hunting trip Saturday. Herman Ager and Wilmer Bricksley, the first day of the hunting season, killed fifteen rabbits in two hours. That beats the record. John E. Kline and bride returned home Sunday evening. They were tendered a reception. They were treated very nicely and all wished them a long and happy life. Cresson Short Items Mrs. Breth was in Altoona a week. Mrs. W. A. Killen was in Altoona Thursday afternoon. B. Gross, the Cresson merchant, was in Altoona this week. Mrs. David Davis, wife of the mine foreman, is on the sick list. Mrs. John Brown and daughter, Miss Myrtle Brown, were recent visitors in Portage. Mrs. P. W. Boughamer, who had been very ill, is somewhat improved in her condition at present. Mrs. William Thaw and sister, Mrs. Copley, went to Pittsburg Thursday afternoon and Elmhurst Grange will be closed for the winter. Mrs. Mary Fultz and son of Milroy, Mifflin county, are visiting the Sheehan family on Linden avenue. Mrs. Fultz and Mrs. Sheehan are sisters and although in nearby counties, they have not met in 24 years. Among the Cresson people in Johnstown for the Hallowe'en celebrations were the following: M. Beck, J. H. Little, Harvey Mentch, Mrs. D. A. Keirn, Mrs. J. A. Thomas, Mrs. Orville Seaman, R. S. Kellerman, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Blair, Paul Fry and Mr. McTague of the Mountain House grounds. Tendered a Reception Last Friday evening the members of the congregation of the Presbyterian Church gave a reception for Rev. and Mrs. T. R. Taggart at the home of Mrs. William Smith. About one hundred friends were present. A musical program, speeches and games provided entertainment and the ladies served a most excellent luncheon. The members of the Ladies' Industrial Society presented Mrs. Taggart with a dozen beautiful teaspoons as a token of their appreciation of her services. The men of the congregation gave Mr. Taggart a purse of gold as their tribute to his worth. Rev. and Mrs. Taggart have made a host of friends during their three years stay in Ebensburg and only ill health has compelled Mr. Taggart to give up active work for a year. The pastor and his wife left Tuesday and will take up their residence in New Jersey. Mr. Taggart was the recipient from his class of a handsome fountain pen bearing the Masonic emblem. Enjoyable Affair at Chest Springs A very charming affair was held by Miss Ethel Litzinger of Patton on Saturday last at the Fairview Grange Hall at Chest Springs. The hall was decorated in corn, pumpkins, autumn leave and pennants. About fifty young people, all personal friends of Miss Litzinger were present and were unanimous in declaring it an immense success. The party opened with a dance which was quite novel. Among the dances was a pumpkin waltz, flag dance, lemon dance, shadow waltz and corn march. Following the dance, several vocal solos were rendered and some very amusing games played. Then a very nice lunch was served which consisted of cake, sandwiches, ice cream, pickles, cheese, olives and coffee. The party cheered Miss Litzinger in a body and several toasts were made to her. A very good orchestra played for the entertainment and their dance music was faultless. Mrs. Mary Litzinger chaperoned the affair and J. S. McCoy, the Grange Master, was on hand to look after the lighting of the hall and overseeing same. Couples from the following places attended: Ebensburg, Cresson, Patton, Hastings, Carrolltown, Chest Springs, Windber and Johnstown. The party broke up at 12 o'clock and all thanked Miss Litzinger very heartily for the delightful evening spent. Cornerstone to be Laid Bishop Eugene A. Garvey of Altoona will be in Johnstown next Sunday to lay the corner stone of the new St. Anthony's Catholic church. He will be assisted by the Rt. Rev. Mons. John Boyle and a large number of other priests. It is expected that the new church will be completed during the first week of January. It will be of Roman architecture and will cost in the neighborhood of $30,000. Spangler Home Burned Fire caused the destruction of the home of Anthony Entley of Spangler last Thursday night, the building having been gutted before assistance could reach the scene. The origin of the blaze is unknown but it is believed to have been a defective flue. The Spangler Fire company worked desperately to quell the blaze but the fire had gained such headway that the house was doomed. Mrs. Anthony Wyland, who lived in an adjoining house, and who is seriously ill, was carried from her home when it was threatened by the flames.