Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-10-26
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track. on the 18th inst, was struck by loco
motive, Knocked down the embankment ana
severely injured. On the l.th, Mr. Oiem-
ems, of Greensburg, had his back and one leg
badly injured, by the falling down of an I'M
mense mass of slate in coal mine at Penn
stadt part only of which struck him. On
the 10Th, little girl of James Dugan, OF
Greensburg, aged about three years, in COM
pany with another little girl, during the mo-
mentary absence of her mother, had her clothes
set fire by candle which they had lit, and
was so badly burned that she died next day.
On the 9th, Peter Fingle, employed at Coch-
rams salt works in Hempfeld township, fell
into salt kettle and was terrible if not fatal
ly injured. . Augustus Hostler, who went to
Kansas about weeks ago, deposited $3.50 IN
a bank, in Leavenworth. Wanting to make
use of the money, he drew it out and placed
it in his trunk. In the morning he found 1t
missing, some one having stolen it during the
night. A man named James Thompson
was put to Jail in Greensburg on a charge OF
setting fire to Lynch's school house in Allie
gheny township, whereby it was destroyed.
CAMBRIA CoUNTY.-MrJacob Yost and wife,
of Carroll township, whilst returning home
from EbenSburg on the 9th inst, were thrown
from a small wagon and severely injured. the
old lady having her right arm broken In two
places, and the old gentleman getting one of
his ribs broken. The parties are each about
20 years of age, and are rapidly recovering
from their injuries. The dwelling house OF
Mr.. VIM. McGahey, of Munster township, was
burned to the ground on the night of the 10th
inst The origin of the fire is unknown.
Loss about $500. -. On Tuesday night, the
18th inst, at about l O'Clock, fire broke ont
| in a row of frame buildings east Of the bridge
which connects Johnstown with Conemaugh
Borough and before it could be stopped, five
| of the buildings were consumed. Several
poor families were rendered homeless and al
I \ foir .s,,r,
although most of their furniture was saved.
| The fire is supposed to have been the work OF
an incendiary. -. The brick walls of the new
German Catholic Church in Cambria City.
were blown down by the violent storm OF the
18th. The loss falls heavily on the contrac-
! tors, Messrs. Easily x Son.
| INDIANA CoUNTY.-Mr. John McNeal, ST., of
| White township, was Knocked down and badly
| bruised by the large door of his barn blowing
shut, on the 18th, and striking him. A
| large bear was killed near Diamonds Mills on
| the 18th another one made its escape. On
the l1th, Mr.. George Mccartney, an aged and
| respected citizen of White township, whilst
working in his corn fed was attacked by heart
| disease, which caused almost instantaneous
death. On the same day, Mr.. Francis Meloy,
whilst sitting in chair at home, died from
| similar attack. A portion of the brick
walls Of the new school house in Indiana Bor-
ough, was blown down by strong gust of
wind on the 1lth. On the Nth, of
Mr.. David Mitchell, of Washington township.
was out hunting, when by accident the gun
was discharged, and the contents, entering his
| side, produced severe, but not dangerous
wound.
VENANGo CoUNTY-On Saturday, the 9Th
| inst, fatal affray took place in Sandycreek
! township, between Vancount Fossler and Wm.
| Donahue, which resulted in the latter being
struck on the head by a stone, which fractured
his SIxulI and cauSpd his death thp f1lIowin0
morning. They resided near each other, and
were on good terms until day two previ-
Gus, when some difficulty occurred between
their families They met on the evening re-
ferred to, and after some warm words came to
blows. Donahue stopped to pick up stone.
when Fosslcr picked up one quickly and threw
it at him with the above result. Vossler has
not been arrested. and is supposed to have
left the country.
ARMSTRONG CoUNTY.-The house of Rev.
Jamison, was entered on Friday night the 18th
Oct, and robbed of gold watch, from SIG to
$50 III money, and pair of pants. Entrance
was effected by means of an instrument, with
which the perpetrators succeeded in turning
the key on the inside. The same night the
store of Wilson Sproul, at the same place was
entered, but nothing carried off. The lock of
Gen. Anderson's store also turned, but
entrance prevented, owing to the door being
secured by an inside bolt. One of the windows
of the Priests parsonage was raised, but the
servant overhearing it, gave the alarm, and
they fed.
CENTRE CouNTY.-A large black bear, week
| before last, crossed from Nittany Valley to
the mountain, near the residence of Mr.. Jacob
Barnhart. Bruin was taking things esurely,
and though pursuit was given, made his es-
cape. :. Martha Furnace and the steam saw
mill adjoining, were recently cosumed by fire.
| The loss falls heavily on the owner, Jack
| Thompson. ohm Carr, colored man, was
committed to Jail in Bellefonte on the l1th,
charged with stealing coat from Mr.. Michael
Lepkichler.
WARREN COUNTY. Tuesday, Oct. 11th,
Lawrence Mowrer, living a mile below the
| town of Warren came to his death in singu-
| lar manner. He has been out to Dunkirk at
ter load of Goods, en- his return he stopped
at the village of Sinclearville, ,Chautauque Co.,
| n. Y, to stay over night. In driving his load
| into the barn of the village hotel Mr.. .Mowrer's
| head came in contact with beam, causing al
most instant death.
! Elk CoUNTY.-Rosen and Rowlee,
convicted of horse-stealing, were last week
taken to the Penitentiary in Allegheny City,
| by Sheriff Healy. The old Rough & Ready
Mill, about quarter of mile above Ridg-
way, was destroyed by fire on the 11th inst.
| The mill belonged to the Sunbury & Erie
Railroad Company. The loss is only the value
| of the building.
MIFFLIN COUNTY.-John Swigart, an cid
citizen of Oliver township, was found dead in
his barn few weeks ago. He had left the
house an hour or two for the purpose of attend
ing to the cattle, and probably died from ap-
oplexy.
| CRAWFORD COUNTY.-The famous Oil fac
| tory of Mr.. Drake, in Titusville, was DESTROY
G by fire on the 9th inst. The loss is eStima-
ted at $4,000. The sshole'' from which the
oil is drawn is left unharmed.
POTTER CoUNTY.-The house of Mr.. Henry