Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-07-28
PENNSYLVANIA ITEMS

his way in a buggy to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Sissler in Catbarine township, the harness
of the horse he was driving gave way whilst
descending Canoe mountain, and the horse be-
coming frightened ran away, throwing Mr..
Statier, his wife, and another lady, ont of the
buggy, but fortunately not severely injuring
either of them. The buggy however was con-
siderably damaged. E. Hollidaysburg Fur
is unquestionably great Institution in
the way of making Iron. Last weeks make,
as we learn from reliable authority, amounted
to no less than one hundred aud fifty-one tons,
seventeen hundred and ejghty-six pounds of
good, grey, marketable iron. Kays and
Hamilton, committed on charge of having
robbed Reeds Store at the Yellow Springs,
were brought before Judge Jones, in Holidays
burg, on Tuesday the Goth, on writ of Habess
Corpus, and after a hearing were remanded
for trial at the Quarter Sessions this week. :.
On Friday evening the 10th some girls were
crossing the canal bridge at the east end ofHol-
lidaysburg, they noticed something stuffed in
between the casing, and upon examination
found it to be a bag containing two pieces of
broadcloth and one piece of cashmere. Infor-
nation was then sent to Constable Bowers,
who took possession of the goods and still re-
tains them. There is no doubt about their be-
ing part of the goods stolen from the store of
q. W. Reed, Esq, at Yellow Springs, and it
is hoped that this further development in re-
gard to the robbery will lead to such others
as VIII ensure the conviction ana punishment
of the perpetrators.
INDIANA CoUNTY.-Nathanel Craven, of
Montgomery township, was killed on the 18th
inst by tree which he was telling The tree
had lodged, and in trying to bring it down, he
got within its range as it fell and was crushed,
one leg being broken in two places, and his
chest and side terribly mangled. 4. John
NJ Morris died suddenly on the evening of the
21st inst, he and another man having stopped
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valley township, where he was seized with hem
orrhage of the lungs. He was about 4S years
of age, and recently from Wales. -. A man
named Michael Smith was lodged i'm the county
Jail on Tuesday afternoon, charged with the
stealing of suit Of clothing from the residence
of John Montgomery, in White township.
Joseph Gardner has been appointed postmaster
at Carter's Mills, in this county, vice Samuel
Mccartney, resigned On last Sabbath
week, Rev. p. Sahm, while riding on horse
back on his way to church, was thrown, in con-
sequence of the animal taking fright, and con-
siderably injured. On the 10Th, Henry
A. M M'Mullin, formerly of Ebensburg, met with
a very serious, If not fatal accident, in
Strongstown, Pine township. He was assist
ing to raise, with block and tackle the boil
ers at the steam mill of Messrs. Cresswell
when about half way up, the chain to the boiler
broke, and heavy pole fell striking Mr.. Nc
Muiin and knocking him down. Before as
sistance could be rendered the boiler rolled
over him, mangling him severely and cutting
deep cash behind the left ear. Inf1amation
of the brain it is thought will ensue, and little
hope of his recovery is entertained.
CAMBRIA CoUNTY.-On Thursday morning
the 10Th, Peter Helm, an old and respectable
farmer of Richland township, who resided a.
bont three miles from JohnstowD, committed
suicide by hanging. The deceased was about
fifty years of age and the father of several
I Obi H,
| in Richland township, owning several hundred
| acres Of good land, and possessed of at least
| three thousand dollars in hard cash. No mo-
tive for the rash act is assigned, unless the
tightness of the times and the partial failure
of his crops may have effected temporary de-
rangement of mind. The deceased was
member OF the Amisch persuasion, and
| preacher OF that faith. John Morris,
dissipated Welshmau, left Johnstown on Sat-
| urday the 10th, for some point west of this,
| and on Monday morning he was found in dy-
| ing condition in a barn in which he had taken
| shel.er the evening before some twenty miles
| on his journey. He died soon after being dis
| covered and was buried in the neighborhood.
| Excessive drinking is supposed to have been
the canse of his death.
YORK CoUNTY.-The dwelling house of DR..
Geo. w. Haldeman, in Liverpool, the collector
of State and county taxes of Manchester town
ship, was broken into on the night of the l4th
inst, and robbed of 81 500 in bank bills,
check for $500 on the York Bank, drawn by
John Billinger, in favor of Geo. w. Haldenan,
and a silver watch. The next morning six or
seven hundred dollars of the stolen money
were found near the house. In his eagerness
to depart the thief no doubt lost this portion
of his ill-gotten treasure. The stolen money
is said to have been tax money, which the Dr.
had intended to pay over TO the County Treas
urer next day. =. On Wednesday evening,
the l4th, severe thunderstorm passed over
York. The rain fell in torrents and there was
a high wind. Sheds, trees, fences. and hay
and grain stacks were blown down in rapid sue
cession. The sheds on the agricultural fair
grounds were prostrated, and in their fall car
ried down the iron pavilion of Messrs Small
Smyser. The cross and ball on the steeple
of Saint Patrick's church were also blown
away.
CHESTER CoUNTY.-A son of Robert HILL
aged about u years, whilst walking behind a
moving machine in field, stumbled and fell
forward his foot coming in contact with the
knives, was cut entirely off. The case was at
tended to and the wound, so far, is healing.
-. The barn of Webster F. Hilton, at the
west end of Downington, took fire during the
storm on the night of the 18th inst, and was
entirely consumed, together with his crop of
hay and grain. 1t was partially insured in the
Chester Comfy Mutual. -. A lad named
Moore, was killed in East Marlborough, on the
IUtn inst ne WAS Ou Il wagon with
hay, and fell off, striking the ground in front
of one of the wheels, which passed over his
head, killing him instantly.
WASHINGTON CoUNrY.-Robert Galloway, a
respectable farmer residing near Bentleysville,
was found dead in a field near that place, on
the 18th. He was observed by some harvest
ers, sitting against tree; who, upon reach
ing him, found that he had been sometime
dead. Mr.. Galloway had been somewhat in
temperate in his habits for some time previous.