Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-04-20
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WASHINGTON CoUNTY.-On the 4th of April,
infant child of John II. Reese, of West
Bethleham township, was so badly scalded,
by its mother accidentally knocking the boil
ing contents of a tea-kettie over it, that it
died in few hours. :. On the 5th, the
body of man named Abe Ryal was found
near old and unfrcquented road leading to
the Baptist church in Scots Valley. He was
lying beside log, considerably decayed,
with his face and legs very much eaten by wild
beasts. He was intoxicated on the night he
was missed This tells the whole story.
The residence of Mr.. James Ayles, near Green
field, was destroyed by fire about two weeks
ago. The family had barely time to escape.
1t was doubtless the work of an incendiary.
y short time previous Mr.. Ayle had several
hundred dollars stolen from his mill. 1t is
supposed one individual is guilty of the both
crimes. On the Sth, James Mountz and
Herman Levi, imprisoned for Larceny, made
an attempt to break out of the Jail at Wash
ingtOn, but were detected just in time to pre-
vent it.
INDIANA CoUNTY.-A couple weeks since,
a difficulty occurred in Georgcville, between
man named Cumiskey and another named
Riddle. Archibald Pounds interfered to paci-
fly them, when Cumiskey cut him severely
with knife. Cumiskey fed and was still at
large at the latest accounts. Michael Wal
ters, charged with larceny, was released on
the 9th, having given security for his appear
ance at court. The house Of Samuel Rails
ton, In Cherryhill township, caught fire on the
9Th, but was fortunately saved by the exertions
of several persons present. 90. On the 1Ith,
a horse belonging to Mr.. James Repine, near
Indiana Borough, disappeared somewhat mys-
teriously, and it is thought he was stolen, the
next day he was found straying about miles
distant from home. On the 10th, Henry
Spense was lodged in the Indiana Jail. Hen
l.
stable in Salisbury, and forgetting that it was
not his own, traded the horse off, and then
offered the other for sale.
YORK CouNrY.-During the last week, quite
number OF gypsies passed through Wrights-
vile. On the Ith inst, Mr.. Isaac Pearson
a resident of Lower Chanceford township in
trying to prevent canal boat from running
against the bank, slipped, and his head was
caught between the boat cabin and one of the
braces of the towing path bridge, completely
severing the top of his head from just above
his eyes, scattering the brain about, and caus-
ing death in few moments. :. fine grew
mare OF Mr.. Geo. Gohn, esiding near Wrights-
vile, died in that place on the night of the
18th. The walls of the out let lock at
Lockport. on the Susquehanna canal. gave
way on the 18th, causing an obstruction which
will require week to remove. On the
farm of Mr.. Henry n. Flora, about l. miles
from Wrightsville, is wild grape vine which
measures hirfy-serea inches in circumference.
CLARION CoUNTY.--On Sunday, the 10th
April, Mr. John Mechling, a timer by trade
of the borough of New Bethleham, took his
son, boy of three summers, to take a walk
and In crossing the mouth of ssLeisure Run,
on plank, it is presumed he and son both
fell off and were drowned. Their bodies were
found some two hours after the sad occurrence
by some little boys passing, who were attract
ed by their caps floating. He was about forty
three years of age, and leaves a second wife
and two children.
WEsTMoRELAND CoUNTY.-A sister in law of
Mr.. Samuel Hamen of Rostraver township,
was burned to death few days since. She
had been afflicted with paralysis for some time
past, and was unable to help herself. 1t is
supposed spark of fire few from the crate
and ignited her clothes. She expired in a
short time.
DELAWARE CoUNTY.-On the 11th April, a
little son of j. y. Thompson, of Media. was
so badly scalded by the upSettfng of kettle
OF boiling water that he died the same evening
The farmers are busy sowing their oats
and getting ready to plant corn.
BUTLER CoUsTY.-On the 4th April. the
house of Alex. P. Bryson, in Connoauenes-
sing township, was totally DESTROYED by fire
with considerable quantity of grain, pota.
toes and most of the furniture.
WARREN CoUNTY.-The Ledger saws the body
OF Charles Williams the escaped gail bird, who
was supposed to have fallen out of skiff be-
low hickory, had been found on an Island. II
has been fully identified,