The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-08-20
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LETTER FROM JoRNsTowN-A MAN STRUCK by
BLUE LIGHTNING AND SERIOUSLY INJURED
TIE POLITICAL CALDRoN BEGINNING TO BOIL
THE CoNEMAUGH PARK, &C., &C.
JoHNsTowN, August II, 1868.
To the Editors of The AUeghdnian:
On Saturday last, man named John
Garens, employed on the P. r. r. deep
cut east of Conemaugh, met with what al
most proved fatal accident He came to
town that day, and while perambulatlng
our streets, succeeded in getting on an
overdose of his favorite poison, ''blue
lightning" The consequence was, that,
while attempting to get on the Accommo-
dation East to 90 home, the train being in
motion, he was thrown violently therefrom,
and might easily have been killed, but es-
capped with serious cut on the back OF his
head and sprained ankle.
The political campaign will begin in
earnest in this place on Tuesday, August
25th. On that day, grand Republican
rally will be held on the public square, to
be addressed by Gen. Carl Schurz and
other distinguished speakers. The meet
ing will be held in the evening.
A number of our energetic business and
sporting men have organized society
styled the '"Conemaugh Park Association. J"
They propose to open out park on the
banks of the Conemaugh river, opposite
Woodvale, and work thereon will be COM
menced Immediately.
A social party, composed chiefly Of
young men connected with the Company s
store, went to Benscreek House, Bens-
creek, on Thursday night last, and return
ed next morning, well pleased with their
trip and. its varied experiences
The Grant and Colfax club and the
Seymour and Blair club are actively enga-
ged in perfecting their respective organi-
cations Each club holds weekly meet
ings.
The Kick B. B. Club intend visiting
Indiana on next Friday, 21st, to play the
return game with the Monitors of that
place. 2.
LETTER FROM CREssoN-BRACING AIR, PURE
WATER, ROMANTIC SCENERY, AND SUMNER
vIsIToas-NEw WAREHOUSE, &C., &C.
CREssoN, Aug. Il, 1868.
10 the Editors Of The AUeghanian
l am much pleased to see that your
paper has been resuscitated, because it has
ever been the most interesting and spiciest
and by far the best local journal published
in the county. Although I cannot SYM
pathize with you politically, [ wish you
entire pecuniary success, and hope your
brightest anticipations will be more than
realized
The pure, bracing air always to be met
with on the rugged tops of the Allegheny
Mountains, together with the romantic
scenery and springs Of sparkling water,
appear to have attracted the attention Of
those who make their abode in the heated
unhealthy cities. This is shown by the
fact that the different watering places, ho-
tells, and even many private residences, in
this section, are absolutely crowded with
guests in pursuit of health and pleasure
The Cresson Springs Hotel is this summer
more than usually crowded with guests,
embracing among the number some of the
most distinguished personages in the
country.
The Penna. r. R. Co. have commenced
the erection Of large brick warehouse at
this station. 1t is located on the north
side of the track, in front of the Callan
Hotel. This was badly needed, as the old
warehouse is entirely too small, and poor
concern at that
Mr.. j. e. Shields, of Loretto,- was mar
ried on the 18th ult to Miss Harriet Lu-
ther, of Carrolltown. May their pathway
through life be ever strewn with roses.
a very large rattlesnake was killed a
few days ago at N. NJ Adams mill.
Yours, &c, ACORN.
LETTER FROM CHEST sPRINGs-THE WEATHER
AND THE CRoPs-BAsE BALL-PoLITICs, &C.
CHEST SPRINGS, August II, 1868.
To the Editors of The -4SIeghantan:
The weather this year, in this locality.
has been extremely warm and dry Fears
are entertained that the corn crop will not
he half an average yield this fall, while
the potato crop will prove an almost total
failure. Ere another year rolls round, the
latter may be quite a dainty dish in Ills