The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-09-10
JouNsrowN, Sept. 6. 1868.

Dear PrecanGn-At the meeting If the
Dsmocratic Club of this place, on Saturday
night last, there was very large attendance,
the hall being crowded to its utmost extent.
Wm. il. Given, Esl.. of Greeusburg, made
an able and telling address, in which he
showed up, in ne envia6ie light, the corrupt
and revolutionary policy Of the Radical par
~. Mr. Givep's remarks were listened TO
with marked attention and received with
great applause. A committee was appoint
ed to lease and furnish & reading room, after
which the meeting adjourned.
Another attempt 70 commit rape was made
by y Young uIan named Edward Thompson,
upon the person Of htte girl about 3 years
old named Emma Eorbett. few days since,
on the hill on the south side OF the Cone
rraugh river, directly opposite the Wood
vale Woolen Factory. The screams of the
little girl. however, attragted the attention
os some Workn1eu III the vicinity, whose OPP
portuue arrival prevented the lecherous vii
lain from accomplishing his hellSh purpose,
He was arrested aud taken before Justice
Flatterv, and, in default of bail, was sent up
to your place to await trial. Thompson,
believe halls from Chicago, and has been In
this place but short time.
The DISH. bors of the Assistance Fire Com
paRy Of this place We're in q fair way OF be
ing pretty badly sold by three fellows VIII"
came here and represented themselves as
coa1mitteu empowered by the fire department
of Altoona t. invite the hGeaen Of Johns
town to participate with them IN grand
parade. which they represented was 70 come
off at Altoona on the i4th inst. The invita-
tion was accepted and the necessary arrange
ments to attend were in progress, when our
boys made the discovery through some means
that the Altoona firrnen were, entirely lgno-
rant Of any parade that was II take place IN
their thrlving city - the time specified, and
asa oopsad uence tue Aforesaid committee was
acting without any authority in the premises
The corner stone If the new Evangelical
Lutheran CHURCH, Locust street, was laid
with appropriate religious ceremonies on
Sunday. 31st ult.
had the pleasure, one day last week. OF
takin., By tie hand friend E?sly. eye local'
of the Altoona indicator, who was on
brief visit to his many friends hereaways.-
Editorial duties seem 20 agree with Cas-, as
l never saw him lock better. Long may he
wave. Yours, &C., "isP'
A HANDSOME SIoS Mr.. G Gorge Huntley has
had placed over MS store door new sign, on
which his EAmc il painted in bold reIlet ana
tastefu,lv colored letters, and 50 plainly define
ated shat .'he ~ho runs may read There is
no excuse now for even a stranger seeking any
one of the inI umerak lie useful articles kept for
sale by Mr. Huntley to pass By his door, and
the effect of his sign should be 10 attract
hosts of new customers TO his already HAl pa
trenized establishment, where stock unsur-
passed in qualify and quantity is offered for sale
at prices rnprecedentsd for cheapness. Any
person wanting tinware. hardware. glassware,
woOdenware, etc, should note this fact.
PRoGRsssISa --J ohI.s town IS being 30 rapidly
extended and improved that ne could scarcely
recognize, during recent visit, portions or 1t
Mt one time familiar as household words. Fine
buildinGs are being erected and first class stores
established on all sides. Parke's new building
on Main street Ia one of the most superb yet
completed and in it is the leading ready made
elo1kinx mart of Cambria county the renowned
New York Clothing Hail of l.. Cohen Bro.
1bere the raost offensive, varied and excellent
assortment is constantly kept and constantly
Lseing sold at hhe lowest prices.
GKrTINa WAEN.-The political canvass is
growing warm, and both parties are fully awake
TO the Importance of the contest In the mean
time it would be well for all classes not to get
unduly excited, and not to forget that V. y.
Barker still keeps al abundant stock of msr
chandise Ter household and personal use, and
sells at the lowest rates in the market. Patron
iss him and benefit yourselves
Irs Coop EFFHsTs ARE PERMANENr.-In
this it differs from all hair dyes. By its use
laxurient growth is guaranteed, natural
color and gloss are restored. One trial will
cause you to say this of Mrs 5. A ALIENS
IMPROVED (ncss styIe) HAIR REsToRER or
DREssINo. lin one botac.) Every Drugg st
sells it Price One Dollar. aug. 13.1m.
N. L. OATMAN's store is the place to buy
groceries, -four, grain feed, &c. Anything
in the grocery line canbe bought cheaper at
Oatman's than anywhere else in EUensburg