Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-04-25
PENNSYLVANIA ITEMS.

Millville Borough, discovered the remains of
female infant in the cess-pool on the premi-
ses occupied by them. A coroner's jury in
yestigated the matter and rendered verdict
to the effect that Matilda Colbert-a sister of
Mrs. Hurdman-was the mother, that it had
been born alive, and that it had been placed
where found by some person or persons I'M
known. The girl was arrested and sent to the
Ebensburg Jail. 1t is stated that she subse-
quently admitted that the child was hers, but
it was born under circumstances which pre-
vented her from knowing whether it was alive
or not The saw-mill of Frank Hurlinger
in the village of Summerville, Croyle town
ship, was carried away by the freshet on Tues
day morning the 10th inst. Loss about $500.
>. The Ebensburg Democrat, of the 18th,
says DIR. Eberstaller of Carroltown, and
another professor of the sshealing art'' of the
same place, were lodged in Jail on last Satur-
day evening. 1t seems that the two physicians
on the morning of that day, having nothing
else to do,turned their attention to tanglefoot,
and soon succeeded in getting gloriously tight.
1t then occurred to Eberstaller that his wife
stood sadly in need of foggng, and invited
his ssbrother'' to assist him in administering
it forthwith. They did not however succeed
as well as they expected. Mrs. Eberstaller
who is said to be a very respectable lady made
information against the two disciples of Escu-
lapus before Justice of the Peace, warrant
was issued and they were Immediately arres-
ted. They will both doubtless have ssafe
deliverance'' at June Court, until which time
their numerous patients must have patience !.
The Johnstown Echo reports the death of Hen
ry Hunter, at that place, from the effects Of
intemperance. When found, his wife, also
drunk, was endeavoring to revive him by pour
ing liquor down his throat The poisonous
liquor, which was the immediate cause of this
beastly decentralization and dreadful death had
been procured in quantities by the unfortunate
md fha 6rnp lion hn6 hoo lyayN
up for several weeks previous to the day upon
which grim death had interfered to stop its
disgusting progress. The room, the bed and
the persons OF the unfortunate pair were COW
cred with vermin of the most offensive nature,
and presented scene of horrid degradation.
WEsTMoRELAND CoUNTY.-The whereabouts
of the ex-Rev. Kelsey, who eloped in company
with woman named Minnie Lusk, alias Sar-
yer, from Greensburg last October, have at
last been discovered. Mrs. Kelsey has lately
received letter from gentleman in Canada,
informing her that Kelsey is teaching school
in Toronto, Canada West. 1t is said that short
ly after leaving his home he became disgusted
with the woman with whom he eloped, and
abandoned her. A sham drover, calling
himself John Beatty, recently bought cattle,
groceries, dry goods, &c, in the neighborhood
of Latrobe and New Derry, and then decamp-
ed without paying for the same. AS he may
try to play the same game elsewhere, the pub
lie had better keep on the watch for him.
William Swagger, married man of Rostraver
township, last September, eloped with one
Margaret S. Corbet, girl Of IA years of age,
took her to Pittsburgh, remained there a few
days, and then went up the Mononghahela
with her. The father of the girl, man of
6S years of age, followed them to PittSburg,
made information against Swagger for abduc-
tion, and had him arrested. He has just been
tried, found guilty of adultery, and sentenced
g I
ment in the county Jail for a term of u
months.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY.-An accident of rath-
er a serious nature occurred at Monticello
Furnace, on Thursday afternoon the 18th inst,
which resulted in the severe injury of two
persons, and death of one engaged at it. The
furnace chung" that is, the surface became
baked or solidified, while the fuel below burn
ed out, leaving vacuum. During the process
Of smeltering this immense mass became de-
tached, and, falling suddenly into the molten
metal below, caused it to gush out at every
opening and creyice. The three workmen
being near were almost enveloped in liquid
metal. One of them, named Troutner, died
on Saturday from his injuries.
Potter CoUNTY.-A frame house belonging
to Wm. II. Metzgar, Situated near his steam
saw mill in Hebron township, was destroyed
by fire the 9th inst. 1t was occupied by
three tamilies-Joseph Lent, J ohm Schmeltz,
and VIM. V. Gone. Mr.. Lent lost everything;
Mr.. Schmetz saved his furniture and lost his
stock of provisions and Mr.. Cone, who had
but recently been married and commenced
lost all his goods. On the
10th, tie carpenter shop OF Mr.. w. B. Cor
doner, of Coudersport, was destroyed by fire,
tog gether with most of his tools and quantity
of lumber. The loss is about $1,000.
CLARION CoUNrY.-The grocery store of
Mr.. Samuel Arner, of Rimersburg was broken
open one night week before last, and about
$50 in cash, and several articles of merchan-
die taken. -. Samuel Wilson, Esq, of
Strattanvile, narrowly escaped drowning in
the Clarion river, at the mouth Of Mill Greek.
The Banner says that son of Mr.. Thos. Jones
undertook to ferry MIR. Wilson and four other
persons across the river, the skiff capsized in
the shute and Mr.. Wilson and his son went
under the skif. All reached shore in a most
miraculous manner.
INDIANA CoUNTY.-Mr. NJ. B. Wyncoop, of
Rayne township, on the 5th inst, had about
eighty pounds of bacon stolen from his smoke
house. About the same time quantity of
oats was also stolen from his granery. -. The
body of Mrs. Isabel S. King, another of the
unfortunate persons who were drowned near
Salisbury on the 1st March, was found at
Leechburg, few days since. =. Mr.. Richard
Fairbanks, of Canoe township, had a child
burned to death, some time ago, by its clothes
taking fire.
BLAIR CoUNTY.-A terrible accident occur
red at Sabbath Rest on the 10Th April. A
young man named John Bush, while in the
act of greasing the engine, which blows the
Furnace, had his right arm torn off and terri
bly, mangled, by being caught between the
crank of the fly wheel and the pitman, making
it necessary to amputate the arm near the
shoulder. His friends entertain the hope that
he will speedily recover.
c. A half witted man named Isha p. Rudd,
d dirarri riI,I