The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-11-12

BRIEF MENTroN-The FMound-Builders
of Tennessee" published on our first page,
should have been credited to the Nashville
Press of October 22d.--A cavalcade con-
| sisting of a wagon laden with butter and
other provisions, and number of horses and
mules departed our town on Tuesday morn
ing last, bound for Messrs. Collins new con-
tracts on the ConneIlsville Railroad. 1t re-
minded us very forcibly that business was
intended.-The last saw of our young
friend, James A. Kittell, was the top Of his
head, the balance of his body having disap
peared over the brow of the hill. on his way
to the Messrs. Collins new work at Sand
Patch. There was horse under him and
two mules holding back in the rear. May
he get through safely and prosper abundant
ly-Our big hearted friend John Hannah,
of Johnstown, Illuminated our sanctum for
brief period on Monday. We regretted to
find that he was afflicted with the "Grecian
| Bend" produced by rheumatism or some
other Gisarrangcment in the back, but trust
he will soon be deliveie ed from the afliction,
and that the next time he comes back he
will have better back than he has had for
| several weeksback.-Oneo of the walls of
the new Methodist cl urch at Altoona was
! blown down on Wednesday evening last.
| during a wind storm. and falling upon the
new chapel adjoining. demolished the greater
part of it, besides otherwise damaging the
building considerably. No person injured
| The ladies of ST. Johns (Catholic)
church. Altoona. inaugurated tEer Fair, on
| Friday night last, under most auspicious
circumstances. The display of valuable and
beautiful articles is said to be beyond all
precedent, and we hope the enterprise will
prove an unparalleled success. .-Presdent
elect Grant passed over the Pa Railroad on
Saturday, en- route for Washington. He
! SnpEo fn fpu Mr. RI xub
met him on the train, but we did not hear
that he opened his lips to nyhody else, or
any other thing, except that inevitable cigar
! which is ever present with him.-Pressey
Kilgore, resident of Mount Pleasant. West
moreland county, and passenger brakeman
on the Pa, Railroad, was so seriously in
jlred. near Derry Station. On Wednesday
evening last. by falling under the train while
Stepping from the platform Of one car to that
of another, that he died on the following
morning. Both legs and one arm were ter
riby crush .d.-Mr Jeremiah McGongle
offers for sale one of the best and largest
farms in Cambria county. See advertise
ment.-1he attention of parents and
others interested in the education Of children
is invited to the card of the Holiday ysburg
Semir a-y, in to days Freeman. 1t is one of
the hest educational institutions in the State.
Phillip Pheasant, of CaSsviile. Hunting
don county, was killed at Mill Creek, on the
81 inst, ly the VI setting Of wagon and
the falling upon him of a stove which it
c ntained.--A little son of n. r. Griliths,
of Yoder township. fell down stairs a couple
Of weeks since, with butcher knife in his
hand, end the knife penetrated his check
and fleshy part of his head to the depth Of
five inches. He is recoveriug.--TiIn cor
ner-stone Of new German Catholic church
in Conemaugh borough, will Ee laid with
appropriate ceremonies on Sunday afternoon
next. The rite of confirmation will be ad-
miListered on the forenoon Of the same day
at the English Catholic church, JDhnstnwn.
The Turnverein Of JohDStOwn celebra-
ted the anniversary of Schillcr's birthday
by grand ball at Fronhciser's Hall on Tues
day uight.--Au eighteen months old child
Of Jacob Fawner. fell into mill race at
Williamsburg. Blair county. the 26th
nit, and was ned" Branigan is in
formed that we never publish communica
tions without first knowing the authors real
name.-The Borough weigh-scales, having
been placed in position, are now ready for
duty, and hencefolth any person selling coal
or hay within our Borough limits without
first having it weighed will be subject to a
fine cf not less than five nor more than
twenty five dollars.
nouncement of the fact that the celebrated
troupe of Continental VocaiistS, whose fame
is as widespread as il is credltable and well
deserved, Will give one of their inimit bic
concerts a. the Court House in rhis place. on
Saturday evening n xt, should in itself be
sufficient to attract an rhJwing audience
on that occasion. Oar citizens remember
with pleasure the delightful entertainment
given here by Mr.. Ed. NJ. Kerr ard his ami
able and accomplished lady, few months
since, and we are sure they will greet him
and her. and the other members of this re
nowned troupe, with welcome worthy of
themselves and worthy of SO excellent a
band of vocalists. We need say no more.
NEW REsTAtRANT-Mr A. II. Faller
has recently opened a restaurant in the room
on High street formerly occupied by MIR. r.
II. Tudor. adj ining Fosters hotel. and in
addition to candies, nuts, and coEfections
generally. designs keeping oysters, pig feet.
tripe, beef's tongue, bologna sausage, and all
other delicacies of the season, which he will
serve in paIatable style and at1noderate pri-
ces to all hungry mortals who visit his estab-
lishment. No oysters larger or more deli
cious have ever been brought to this place
than Mr.. F. is now serving. and he has re-
duced the price fIom fifty to forty cents per
plate. He offers the highest cash price for
pigs feet, and will buy in large or small
quantities.
SAD Academia young man named
John r. Edwards, who resides in Cambria
township, met with a very serious accident
in this place, at about three o'clock this
"wednesday morning. in consequence of
his horse falling upon him, while on his way
home from wedding party at Crawford s
| hotel. his nose is said to be completely
mashed, one side of his face is terribly lacer-
ate2. and other injui les about his person are
OF most painful character. No fears. we
believe, are entertained as to his injuries
proving fatal. but he will doubtless be dis
figured for life.
A FINE SToCK. can now boast
what it never possessed before-a Merchant
Tailoring establishment furnished with a su-