Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-29
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CAMBRIA CouNTY.-TAe new steam saw-mill
Of Darlington Il Co., in White township, was
destroyed by fire on the 1lh inst. The mill
had been in operation but a few weeks. Loss
81 1,OG0 to $1,000, without insurance 1t
is rumorcd> that another Rolling Mill, for the
manufacture of bar and rod iron, wagon tire,
&c, is to be erected in Johnstown.. On
the 10Th, 4 little son of Mr.. Reed, of Kern
willie, aged about two years, was scaded SO
severely as TO cause his death in few hours
after the accident. On the same day, the
wife of Jacob Reighart, of Richland township.
was thrown from her horse, and had her arm
fractured below the elbow. ;. The residence
of Mr.. John Morcland, about one mile above
Cambria furnace, with its contents, was des-
troyed by fire on the 22d. Mrs. Morclond was
severely burned in attempting to put out the
fire. =. a little son OF Theeplolis Bojohn,
ON the 18th, fell of coal wagon. and one
wheel pissed over his breast and another over
one of his legs, without doing him any injury.
CLINTON CoUxTY.-On the night of the 10Th
inst, several houses in Lock Haven were
tered by burglars, and goods of considerable
value taken. A valuable watch, among other
articles, was taken from the house OF Mr.. Ma
der. The residence of Mr.. Hanna, on the OPP
posite side OF the river, was also entered, and
the bOaTders robbed of their pocket change
and loose je@elry. The Democrat says
street fights, drunken broi.s and night rowdy-
ism are getting to be common occurrences in
Lock Haven. In the case of the Common
wealth Us. John Dubois, f. S. Lowe and 9th
crs. who were charged with cutting the boom
at Lock Haven in May last and letting out 4
large number of logs, the defendants were
found guilty of riot, and the employers SEN
teRcci TO pay fine of $4,000 each and costs
"f prosecution, and the hands fined $500
each and costs.
MIFFLIs CoUSTY.-On the 10th, the vicinity
OF Lewistown visited by heavy rain storm,
which did considerable damage to bridges, &c,
but worse than all, young man named Adam
MCurly WAS drowned. He WAS fisiI bas-
ket. to which he held for two hours, but final
Iy his hold relaxed and he was swept into eter
.Rity. -. The Roman Catholics are having a
..protracted meeting'' In Lewistown-twO or
three priests are in attendance. Judge
Slime lately fell from the loft of his barn:
breaking his arm and few ribs. He is doing
well. -. W. Z. Robson was thrown from a
vehicle by his horse taking fright, breaking
of his legs.
WEsTNoaELAsD CoUSTY.--A fire broke out
.t O'clock on the 2lst inst, at Greensburg,
ia the stabling of Mr. J. Gilchrist- The wind
bailg high from the northwest, the flames
spread rapidly consuming Mr.. .Gichrist's s dwell
ling, with its contents, the dwellings, of Mrs.
Taylor, Mrs. Keenan,, Mr.. Gardens, and the
brick dwelling OF John Loor, cont aiming the
-2ost-oiiice; the papers and letters were all
saved. The store of C. Il. Painter, and sever
barns and -bnildings,werc also burnt. Nine
families were left hOuseless. Loss, 100000 +;
partially insured. Rev. III. c.. Potter had his
ancle and hand hurt, during the fire.
BLAIR CoUsrY.-A man named Alex. Gill
bert, who was placed in the county poor house,
committed suicide on the 10Th, by cutting his
throat with piece OF glass, with which he
crfd eil
ing the wind-pipe and iugular veins. The
establishment of J. NJ. Cherry, of Altoona,
was entered on the 10th, whilst he was at din
ner, and eight watches stolen therefrom. A
German named John Crigger was arrested on
suspicion, and screw which fitted the door
hasp, but watches, found in his possession.
lie was placed in Jail 10 await trial.
HUyTIyGDoy COuxTY.-A man named Jacob
Haven. an employee on the Canal ut Hunting
don, was severely injured last Sabbat h-a-week
whilst assisting removing some rubbish from
the Weigh Lock. On the Sth inst, Will
liam Ealey and William Gable We're out hunt
ing in the vicinity of Airy Dale. They tIeed
= squirrel in a hollow tree, and whilst Ealey
vas pounding against the tree with his hand,
his gun was accidentally discharged, and a part
of the load taking effect in his head, caused
his death in "a hours after the occurrence. lie
was about q years of age.
CENTRE CoUxTy.-On the 23d, serious af-
fray occurred on the line OF tne camp AT Delie-
fonte. between one of the guards and man
named Larry NJ Gallery, in which the latter was
stabbed through the right lung. Joseph
Large, in consequence of his wagon tongue
breaking and his horses running away. was
thrown from the wagon, on the 23d, and had
one of his arms and right leg broken.
The military encanpucnt at Bellefonte was a
fine affair. About 500 soldiers were present,
and it is estimated that at least 5000 persons
visited the camp.
MoyToUR CouyTY.-Wm. J. Clark was exc
.cutcd at Danvile on the 2ith, for the murder
Of his wife by poison. He asserted his inno-
cence to the last, and tried to implcate 9th
crs. =. Two fine gray horses were stolen from
Sydney S. Easton,s NEAR Danyille, week before
last A reward of $50 is offered. y gen.
tlcman with his lady in a carriage were cross
ing the railroad near Mansdale, on the 10Th,
when the horse was caught by the locomotive
and instantly killed. The gentleman and lady
escaped without injuries.
LYcoAIsG CoUSTY.-An Irishman engaged
on the railroad, was drowned in the river. neal
the residence of John Cook, at Jersey Shore
on Thursday, 10th inst. He is said to have
been intoxicated and was attempting to cross
;he river in a canoe when he lost his balance
and fell out. His body was recovered on the
following Tuesday, having arose near the place
he vas drowned.