The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1867-09-19
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
JoHNsToWN. SEPT. 16 1857

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injured, and resulting in the death of eleven
persons The heartrending scene at that
| awful calamity are SO wildly impressed upon
my mind that time can never efface the hor-
rlble recollection, and the sad fate of one
OF the most esteemed young ladies of this
place. who to-day one year ago died from
the injuries received, has brought the tears
to the eyes Of not few who loved and ap-
preclated her for her many noble qualities
of head and heart. Poor Mary Little
dreamed the writer Of this as he beheld her
the evening previous to the accident, all life
and gaiety, that but a few short days would
elapse ere he stretched upon bed of pain.
would from his window see the coffin, con-
tanning the inanimate clay of the fair and
gentle Mary Quinn, taken by to its final
resting place. Her pure and unsunied life
was one OF unostentatIous piety, and when
death was inevitable, it brought no terror to
her mind. If she felt pain upon the brink
OF her eternal separation from EARTH home
and the loved ones, no word or sign betrayed
it. OF all the mournful occurrences of that
day none so sad as the tragical death of this
| fair young girl.
3 man named Mcdonald, who was blown
up in the miles a few weeks ago by the
premature explosion of a blast, is lying in
such precarious condition that no hopes
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Another foot race was to have taken place
on Saturday between a young man named
sBIacklock "a name probably familiar to a
few of your. readers) and David Patton.
The course selected was Portage street, from
the Woodvale bridge, to its intersection with
Canal street. Over one thousand persons
| located themselves along the course, aud
were a long time waiting for the dilatory
racers to make their appearance, but their
patience was well rewarded by seeing B. at
length making his debUt in gorgeous dress,
which set of his mu3Cullr form ard small
feet to great advantage. | would like to
give a full description of his tout ensemble,
but as it would require too much time, |
will merely liken his dress 20 red flannel
shirt and red knee breeches, skin tight, and
a pair of ladies' white hose, large size, drawn
over his well developed calves. His contest
ant was dressed in 'sUmbTc black ;" with the
exception Of the hose arrangement, which
was similar to Blackluck's 5. Alter walking
a portion of the course, doubtless for the
purpose Of displaying their symmetrical pro-
portions and tasty attire, they proceeded to
the starting point. Here they delayed sew
eral more minutes, and each getting a swal-
low out OF a suspicious looking bottle, B.
allowed that time was up, and he was not
going to stay any longer, SO without the
his own hook and went along in splendid
dog trot, without even taking time to dodge
into any of the numerous beer saloons which
abound on Portage street to invigoIate MIN
self, making the half mile IN the cuul Sc Cf
/ several minutes The other racer meaudered
slowly down, and after stating the case to
the referees, substautiated by the sworn
testimony (sworn on a copy OF ''Johnstowu
and SuburGs'') of the gentlemen who were
/ to start them, it was decided draw. The
large and enthusiastic au2ience came to tie
Sa'i:c conclusion, and all dispersed with,
grieye to say, sOrne ground and lofty cursing
from that portion of the audience who are
not church members in good standing.
The Iron B. B. (meaning badly beaten)
Club were swinging round the circle,'
last week playing match games with Hun
tlnSdon ciub- the b. +. Y. Z. Club of TY-
rome, and also the Tyroleans of Han risbuTg,
who were in Tyrone on that day, the Noun
tain Stars Of Altoona. aud aonae ooE'r,tr ry-
club in one of the rural towns OF this county.
| do not wish to be IRON zeal, but | believe
! our club did not bring home many trophies
in the shape Of prize balls or bats. In fact,
| think the Irons were pretty generally
/ beaten, for | overheard one of the second
nine Of the Kicks. making a desperate
solve that their nine would challenge the
above club Immediately. The Iron club is
certainly one Of the best, if not the very
best, this side of Harrisburg, but they under-
took too much when they attempted to play
five games in five days, besides undergoing
the fatigue of travel, and | venture to say
that when the return matches are played
here, the Irons will assert their superiority
over each and all their late opponents.
The Juniata club Of Holiidaysburg will
play the Irons, on the grounds of the latter,
on Friday next.
The German Catholics Of this place have
decided upon building a new church upon
the site where the present one stands. The
new structure will be of brick. 8Ox12O feet,
with arched and groincd ceiling. The prepa-
ratory work will be commenced Immediately
The Turnvorien Association have decided
urOn building large hall, and as soon as
an eligible location can lie secured the work
will be put through. understand the con-
tracts for material, etc, have already been
made.
The committee appointed to relocate the
water works have reported several eligible
/ sites below town, and a choice will this week
be made by the association. 1t appears to
be the determination to have this much
needed improvement as speedily as possible
The new bridge across the Conemaugh, at
! Woodvale. is about completed, and the work
of building dixie to prevent the encroach-
meut OF the water upon TINS growing village
will doubtless be commenced at once.
! Your correspondent was made the recipi-
eut of an exquisite serenade this evening,
given by the members of the Beethoven
Troupe Of this place. The following are the
names of the troupe: w. Sees, basso Geo
Saylor soprano a. Fockler, tenor; j. Field
house. alto;, Prof. II. F, Jones, leader and
instrumental performer. witlIout wislai1g
to detract in the least from the superior
merit of the other performers, 1 am com
PEELED to speak particularly Of the rendition
of the beautiful song entitled 'Zeline," the
leading part of which was sung in faultless
style by Mr.. Fieldhouse, one of the best alto
singers it has ever been my pleasure to listen
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