Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-11-16
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track at Fostoria; that the unknown mother
went on in the train, and that the babe was
humanely taken charge of by Mr.. John Miller
and his wife, and treated as one of their own,
the name of John Calvert having been bestow-
ed upon the little fellow. a few days since,
well dressed young woman stopped at Mr..
Miler's house, apparently much fatigued, hay-
ing walked. she said, from Altoona, land seeing
the child made inquiries about it. Upon ia
king il up she was so visibly affected that they
charged her with being the mother, which,
after having at first denied she finally acknowl-
edged, and told her story. She is the daugh-
ter of a aclergyman-whlst on visit to Pitts
burgh, WAS seduced by wealthy physician of
Allegheny City-when the babe was born, was
on her way TO see him-that she could not
prevail on the conductor to stop the train at
Fostoria to let her off-that sense of shame,
and the belief that the babe was dead. preven-
ted her say ing anything of its birth, but hear
ing that it was still alive, maternal affection
had brought her back, portion of the way
on foot, to see it. The names are not given,
nor is it yet known whether she will be per-
mitied to take the child with her.
WEsTMoRELAND CoUSTY.-It turns out that
the Rev. T. L. keesey, of Greensburg, whose
mysterious disappearar noticed last week,
eloped with a reputed grass widow, named
Minnie Sarver, aIias Minnie Lnsk, with whom
it is alleged he had been in improper intimacy
for some time previous. The parties, 1t Is
thought, started for Canada, though thus far,
traces of their whereabouts have been dis
covered. keesy was married man, and,
previous to this affair." stood high in the esti-
nation of the community. -. On the 23d
Oct, james Baily, of Fairfield township, com
mitted suicide by hanging himself on a Tree
with plough line, having first tied his hands
so that he could not even involuntarily prevent
his death. No cause is known for the rash
act. On the 14th ult., living newborn
I,I,, Jo,, h. l. oh, +,Ilo
Speakman, keeper of Lock No. the
Youghiogheny, which had been pushed in
through broken pane in the window. For
some weeks the affair was involved in mystery.
Now it is said the repnted father is married
man, and the mother his own niece. who has
sworn the child on her uncle. The child
of Mr.. Jeremiah Kimmell of Hempfeld town
ship, which was scalded on the 3lst ult., died
during the night OF the following day.
MoNToUR CoUHTY.-Mr Job Johnston, few
days since, while employed in digging a pit
for the hosting machinery at Groves new fur
mace in Danville, narrowly escaped an appal-
ing death. After descending so feet, the
earth caved in, and buried him to the depth of
six feet. Active eXertIons were at once made
for his relief, but owing to the falling earth
from every side about three hours elapsed be-
fore he was reached. When liberated, he was
chilled and exhausted, but under proper med-
cal treatment he is rapidly recovering. The
editor of the american says when he and his
family went west from Danville in April, they
left a small dog, which had been a favorte
with his children. The house in which he had
lived was torn down, still the dog stuck to the
spot, sleeping under pile of boards, the last
remnant of the old house, and gaining q living
no doubt by petty larceny and by such yolun-
tary donations the juveniles bestowed upon
it, Here it remained till in November, when,
two nights after the return of the family, it
sought their home in another part of the town.
and scratched for admission. Its Joy was un-
bounded when once more among the little
folks, and it ever since seems to be the happ-
est little dog in town.
JEFFERSON CoUNTY.-The house of William
MeAninch, in Glover township, destroyed
by fire together with all his furniture, bedding
clothing, provisions, &c. on the 9Th inst. At
the time OF the accident the family, except
two little girls from s to II years of age, were
absent at a corn husking. The children had
retired to bed, but we're awakened by the
smoke, when they jumped up and ran out of
the house. As they left the room. one of
them snatched up her clothes, which was all
that was saved. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The steam shngle factory of Raught 4
Delong ,on the Five Mile Run a short distance
from Brookville, was totally destroyed by fire
about one O'Clock Wednesday morning,
\ Nov. 9th. As George Hickman, ,Ot Clover
township, was on his way to Brookville, with
some beet in a two-horse wagon, of the
horses became restiye, and finally grew un-
manageable and ran OFF. Mr. II. was thrown
ont OF the wagon, and one of the wheels, pass
ing over his.head, crushed his jaws and other
wise injured him severely. . On the Sd Nov,
Mr.. Longwell, of Warsaw, killed a bear on the
headwaters of the North Fork, which weighed
400 lbs., and yielded 10 gallons pure oil.
CLINTON CoUNTY.-Thc Methodist parsonage
in Lock Haven, occupied by Rev. r. Hinkle,
was forcibly entered on Sunday evening" the
tVh fI1 fap, fI,y. OH, lrnlN
bed of money and valuables to the amount of
sixty dollars. This is the third time this house
has been burglariously entered and robbed of
books and other vauables belonging to Mr..
Hinkle, and yet without suspicion Of who the
sconndrel is, but who seems to be well &C.
quainted with the premises. Two boys, by
the name OF Bennett, left their home in Wis
consin, some three months age, for Lock Ha-
ven, where they formerly resided. The eldest
was bat 15-the younger one 10 years of age,
They had no money, but by working their way
they arrived at Lock Haven, safe and we'll
after a lapse of three months. These lads
will, beyond doubt, be able to get through
the world on their own resources, without aid
from friends.
MIFFLIN CouNTY.-Two barns on the land
owned by Alex. Reed in Reedsville were des-
troyed by fire on Tuesday night, Nov. Sth,
both no doubt the work of ncendiarism
Three cows perished in the flames. MrR Reeds
loss will be about 81 900, and Mr.. Hartman,
who tarmed the place, loses his share of the
grain, &c., consumed. :. Mrs. Mary Ann
Stroup, widow of John Stroup residing near
Beiieville,was found dead in bed on the morn
ing of the 5th. having retired the evening be-
fore in usual health Her daughter had slect |
with her, but did not discover that life was ex-
tinct until she went to call her mother to break
fast.
INDIANA CouNTY.-John B. Allison, ESQ. of
w nlt1 township. whilst fppRinr htS