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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1870-12-15
LETTER rRou o1GDoRApO.
LAwRENCEBURG, (Parker's LandingO
Dacarnl her q. 1870.

December 81 1870
Friend Mac-As am not a very good e hand at
thing that don't suit you, either in the present
1 presume YOU have ere this received the full
particulars of the disastrous fire which occurred
in this place on Sunday last still cannot re-
frain from giving you few items in connec-
tion Herewith: The fire broke out about o.
the rear of the Linden Billiard saloon, that por-
tion of said building having first been saturated
with oil and then set on fire The flames spread
rapidly, and by 5 O'Clock there was not build
ing left on one side of the street from the But
the New York to the Florence Notes.-The re-
suit being the depriving of some forty families
of their homes and in some cases much of their
movable property. Six oil rigs were also des-
troyed. Among the sufferers was our mutual
is minus about 5000 worth of property. In
twelve hours after the fire, however, Doc had
up small shanty and was doing thriving bus
iness; and ere long he'designs TO have compile
ted one OF the largest hotels in Lawrencehurg,
whereat any OF his numerous Altoona friends
(of which place he was formerly a CitiZen) or
those of any other locality will hnd the very
best accommodations and the most moderate
charges, if they should ever wander in this di-
rection. In connection with the fire, there have
been several arrests of parties charged with
stealing during the progress thereof. Stolen
goods were found in the possession OF three par,
Ues-two men naIned McG9Verh anu h,,n hIesen isel
committed for trial. Some threats have been
made to burn the balance of the town.
The many friends of Johnny Thompson, of
your place, will be glad to learn that he has
again struck ile,'' or rather company of five
members, of which he is one, have q well on
the Graham tract, and known the Pickwick
well, which is now producing about ten barrels
per day, with prospects for doing better.
Our town is enlivened by the presence of an
American citizen of African scent named
Grant, who sports and supportsin grand style a
frail. fair creature of the white persuasion. He
! is what might be termed a regular sport, and in
that, if not in the ties of consangunity, bears a
marked relationship to his renowned namesake
the champion "sportist OF the age-the great
! u. s. G. Our Grant, who is known as the cele-
| brated runner Grant of Parker's Landing, is
spoken of as the next radical candidate for Vice
! President. Having got low enough to support
of the white trash, it is hoped that the white
| trash will get low enough to support him in
case he is nominated.
If this should prove worthy of place in your
| columns, 1 will endeaVor to greet you with a
| weekly letter in the future. SURE POP.
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weekly Medical Report

OF the number and kind of diseases treated by
DRs. L. & T. l.. OLDSHUE, 1872 Grant St, Pitts
burgh, during the week ending Dec. 10, 1870:
Nature of Disease No. Cases.
Consumption and Lung Diseases. 10
Liver Complaint and Jaundice. .......-.33
Kidney Affections and Urinary Organs 30
Feyers-all the different kinds
Nervous Disorders-Spqsmodic and Spi-
Female OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sc. IL
Dyspepsia, Stomach Disease, Indige5t n. 81
Eczema, Eruptions, letter, &c.
Neuralgia, Headache and Dizziness 8
Dropsy of Chest and Abdomen.
RhematiSun-Acute and Chronic.
Asthma, Phthisic or shOrtness of breath 4
Heart Disease-Palpitation Pain, &c.
Other Diseases not here named ...-.-...n
Whole number treated during the week. ..--194
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.xECuToR,s NOTICE
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

L n Estate of JAMES Bf'GOUGH, decd.
Letters of Administration on the Estate OF
James McGough, late OF Allegheny township,
decd. having been granted TO the undersigned
nv th, Register of Cambria county, all persons
Indebted to said estate are hereby notified that
Immediate payment must be made, and those
bavinr claims against the same viii present
tha1l properly authenticated for settlement.
DEMErE1US M.G0UGH, Adm,rs
FRANCIS OFRIEL, -
Dec. Is, IS70.-at."
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HOLIDAY! HOLIDAY! HOLlDAY!II
Prssents! PreaentsI! PrssentsI!i

Holiday presents) have just been opened at
hAYER'S NEW YORK DRY GOODS, MILL
merry and CLOTHING STORES, Nos. 2l2 and
214 Main street, JohrstOwn:
EACH STORE SEPARATE, BUT ACCESS
FROMaONE TO THE OTHER.
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WHAT DOES IT STAND On ?-This ponderous
earthS. .O00-miles through the centre--what does
it stand on? a puzzler. How does John j.
Murphy sell drv goods so cheap? This is an
other puzzler. But John does it. Call at the
Mansion House corner, in Johnstown and SEQ
this wonder performed. The answer is, cdtLSd
cqILsGe cn,tsI cCtlLsd1ltes, which means he buys
cheap and sells at a small profit. Try Cheap
John once.
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''wHERE DO THE CLOUDS COP asked little
urchin the other day, and people wonder quite
as much about where all the made-up clothing
goes that James J. Murphy sells at No 109 Clin-
ton street, Johnstown. Like the drifting clouds,
his made-up clothing comes and goes, comes
and goes, and no one knows whittier only that
Mr. Murphy makes a very small profit, and sells
much ready-made clothing. only this and
nothing more"
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GREAT FALTs.-Last fall the Falls OF Mag
ara and the fall in the prices of n. T. Carrolrs
dry goods, groceries and furs, at No. 215. Main
street. Johnstown, opposite the Opera H ouse.
Mr.. Carroll is determined to sell his entire stock
of dry goods and groceries at cost. and he has
lots of winter styles and heavy goods Just such
as the season demands. Goods at nearly half
price. Call soon and get groat bargains. Re
member n. T. CarrolPs 215, Main street.
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DIDS'r Go Up 1t is probably known tn but
few of our readers that, according to the Mil
lerite dispensstion the nine hundred and nine
ty ninth dissolution of all things terrestrial was
to have taken place one day last week-a fact
which is said to have induced one or two fam
lilies in Coopersdale, this county, to refrain
from cooking aud eating and other earthly
employments and enjoy m ents, and to put on
their ascension robes and make such other
important preparations were deemed befit-
ting for the great occasion. The day came
and went, however, rs all other days come and
go, and if the parties interested know them
selves, and they think they do, they haven't
vet gone up to any great extent. Rumor has
it that some of them are in mighty bad humor
because the raising up to heaven arrangement
fell through, and are now said to be soothing
their saddened spirits by raising the other
place with looseness more astonishing than
commendabie.
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ST.. AUGUSTINE Dec. l2, 1870.

DEAR FREEGAN-As l promised to give you
the particulars OF the recent Fair for the bene
fit of the church at this place, / shall under
take a resume of the prizes drawn, 50 far as
have learned them, but cannot give them in
extenso Mr.. a. Shoffner drew the pony !;
Michael Waltz the piano du!cimer Matthias
Shank, of Allegheny township, the gold watch;
Mrs Susan Wagner the dress pattern. There
was d large variety OF minor articles drawn by
different persons, which it is not necessary TO
make mention. The fair netted almost segen
hundred dollars. Quite nice sum, and com
ing almost entirely out of our own congrega
ton.
have been informed by our pastor that hc
intends to open another Fair carly in January 4,
or as soon as thero will be good sleighing, and
he intends to have variety of the finest and
best articles ever exhibited either here or by
any of the neighboring congregations. L Will
only mention one OF the articles "a first class
sleigh. 1t is to be voted to some fellow, /
don't know who yet, but whoever gets is may
rest assured that he will get an excellent art-
Gle and of superior 6aish. Competition tree to
all
We have been greeted by some very stormy
weather during the past few days but to day
the weather has assumed a much milder aspect,
and this has all the appearance OF spring
morning.
Our medical friend, DIR. j. J. Krse, has ad-
ded one more Improvement to the many needed
in our backwoods village, in the shape OF a
large and commodious residence, which Is al,
most finished and no doubt the largest and
handsomest in CIearfeld or adjoining town
ships. The Doctor is an industrious and clever
fellow, and hope he may be spared 10 enjoy
the fruits of his labors
For want of other news must close, as there
is no one dying, no one getting married, nor
nothing happening to talk about. ORION
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PREsENTs.-The time for making holiday
presents is drawing near and it behooves those
who intend to gladden. wife, husband, child, pa
rent or friend with something worth present.
ing, to take a look at the magnificent stock or
silver ware and other beautiful articles on ex-
hibition and sale at Geo. Huntley's mammoth
house-furnishing emporium. There are no
goods to be found in our town more approprl-
ate for holiday gifts than what Mr.. Huntley can
furnish.
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DON'T WASTE TIME IND LABOR
by using up n old Axe. Send 81 so to LIP
PENCOTT & BAKEWELL, Pittsburgh, Pa, and
they viii send tip-top Axe, Expressage paid
Half day lost in grinding viii thus be saved
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EUREKA-This word is full of meaning, and,
when literally translated, means, 81 have found
the cheapest ready-made clothing store in
Johnstown No. 241 Main street, kept by S. ].
Hess & Brother, who offer great bargains of
winter clothing such coats, pants, vests,
shirts drawers and overcoats. Now is the time
and there is the place to Teplepish ones self
with good woolen goods, well made and durably
coIored Don't forget to call. No charge for
showing goods.
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A FINE CHANCE.-Having announced his de-
sire to dispose of the store building now occu-
pied by the firm of which he is a member 81.
Shoemaker is determined to prepare for that
emergency by giving cash buyers or dry goods,
ary bargains ever heard of in this vicinity. If
YOU don't believe it, take your money to shoe
maker & Co.and try the experiment OF buying.
sNow-As we go to press the snow is eddying
through the air at rapid rate the bleak winds
blowing it here and there at will. Winter is
indeed with us in all its glory and should have
the effect of inducing the people to hurry along
10 V S Barker's cheap cash store and buy sea-
sonabIe clothing, dress goods, shawls, etc. of
which he has q great variety at lowest prices
and of the very best qualities and most deslra-
BILE styles
STIR EN- UP-We advise our Juvenile friends
not to LET their parents forget that Christmas
will be right along this way in less than ten days.
and that Q. T. Roberts is the right man and has
the right kind of good from which to select hol-
iday presents mt for ola or young, grave or gay.
We say again don't let them forget either
Christmas or Cham Roberts.
NEW Goops-Huntley has just received a
new assortment of goods in his line, which, in
connection with the innumerable other articles
he has in store Is @ Wen W P nTie
of hardware, queensware, stoves, nouons, etc:
For holiday gifts Huntley's silver ware should
find ready purchasers
s1E1GH1Na.-The roads are in excellent con-
dition for sleighing and shedding, and therefore
it is Just now in order to advise everybody to
jump into their cutters and all take ride to
the cheap cash store of "A. j. ChriSty, in Loret-
to- who knows about as well as any man in the
county how to sell goods at the most moderate
rates for cash.
BRooMs.-E. ]. Mills, the flour and feed man,
has secured the agency for some Of the best
corn brooms manufactured, and is now prepar-
ed to supply merchants ana dealers by the
wholesale at Pittsburgh prices. Go and see
samples.
MANY A MICKLE MAKES A MUCkLE.
Many sales and small profits amounts to the
same as few sales and large profits. Wanama-
| ker & Brown do the former, and make so many
/ sales that they can be content with very small
profits.
THE LARGEST NEWSPAPER NAIL which
goes TO any one firm in this country. is received
| by. Geo. P. Rowell & Co., the New York Adver-
Using Agents. Their place Of business is at NO.
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION The
In copartnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned in the Law business, under the
firm lname of Shoemaker & Oatman, has been
F. A. SHOEMAKER,
Dec I5 1s70-3t. GEO. w. OATMAN.
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about nine o'clock, young lady named Cath
arine Campbell, living with Mr.. Jacob Kirk
patrick, a couple miles north of our town, met
with a severe and almost fatal accident. She
slipped on the ice Just as she entering the
spring house, and having a butcher knife in
her right hand, threw up her left arm to save
herself from falling to the ground. In doing
SO the knife entered her left breast, causing
large flesh wound, aud coming out Immediately
under her arm. entered the latter, severing a
large artery. Mr.. Kirkpatrick came to her
assistance and succeeded in partially controll-
ing the flow of blood by the application OF
brown sugar and light bandaging sntll the
arrival of the doctor. She was very inuch
weakened from loss of blood and in a lew
moments more, had not assistance reached her'
must have bled to death. l am glad to state
that she is now considered out of danger, al
though her wounds are painful in the extreme.
Died, on Saturday evening, December lOth'
Emma daughter of Edward and Julia Binder
of this place, in the sixth year OF her age
Little Emma was a sweet child. and bad en-
deared herself to every one that knew her her
little playmates being particularly fond OF her'
Among these for many days will her memory
be cherished. The parents have our heartieis
sympathy.
This morning the usual monotony OF our
town was broken by the jingle of sleigh pens
and the merry voices of those who could nos
restrain their delight at the first good shedding
of the season. But, alas appearances as
close my letter arc very unfavorabie to long
continuance of snow roads. yet we hope we
NAV be agreeably disappointed in this particu-
Iar. Yours, &c. =:
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COUSIN SALLIE says she will not receive the
addresses of any man who does not wear q nice
hat and cousin Sallie is rich, and cousin Sallie
would be right is she wasn't rich. Then go to
L. Cohen's Hat Parlor, Johnstown, No. ~, Main
gents furs-and gents furnishing goods You
will find an immense quantity of hats and caps
ut No 221 and gentlemen to deal with.
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800 Childrens Suits
all Of the best kind Of material and make, OF
every desirable color, pattern and style, and ct
prices aarlsnLstGIdbIv LOWER than we have ever
before offered Clothing under any circumstances
Remember the New York Dry Goods RE=d
CIOfhtng- Hall, PIP and ga Main street.
JohnstoHn. MAYER, Proprietor.
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THE use of Halls Vegetable Sicilion Hair Re-
newer brings new hair upon bald heads, if the
hair follicles are not wholly destroyed. Try it.
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THE LARGEST NEWSPAPER MAIL which
goes TO any one tirm IN this country, is received
tising Agents. Their place of business is at No.
70 Park Row,
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HOLIDAY JOURNAL FOR 1871

Contains Christmas Story, Splendid Plays.
Magic Sports, &c. As pages; illustrated. Sent
Free on receipt of one stamp for postage. Ad-
dress ADAMS CO., Publishers, Boston.
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CoURr PRoCEEDINGs.-From the close of our
report last week up to the time of going to
press this week the following cases have been
disposed of:
Patrick Lynch VS. Christian Noel. Appeal
Verdict for plaintiff III the sum OF $6l Ol.
Mrs Nelson Hill, for use of q. B. Ellis. va.
George Trent. Feigned issue Jury awarded
plaintiff $4,000.
Heber's Heirs VS.. Elizabeth Heber. Eject
ment. Verdict for defendant.
Com'th VS. VIM. Lloyd. Arson. Defend
ant admitted to bail in $1,000. Abner Lloyd
and John B. Baum. Esq, becoming security
for his appear ance at next Court.
McDermitt's Heirs, by their Guardian. Jas
Litzinger, VS. James J McDermitt and others,
Verdict for plaiutIff for one third his claim
Adam Rusk, convicted of larceny, was sen
fenced to fifteen months in Western Peniten-
tiary, and Justf Reib found guilty of assault
aud battery On four counts, was fined ST. and
costs in each case and sent to Jail for ak months
Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 1871, was fixed for the
next Argu ment Court.
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TERMS, INDUCEMENTS, &C.

TER X MS-S3 Year of 81 Numbers. and only
80 B o in Clubs of Ten. This Quarters ID Num-
bers sent FIR lc ff, as offered above. Our Club
Inducements for 1871 are unprecedented. Spe-
cimens, Premium Lists, &c, sent free to all
forming Clu6s,-and We want live Club Agent
in every Town. Address
d. D. Il. MOORE. Il Park Row, New York
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We have also received 400 Sets of Ladies an
Children g Furs, which will sell from $2 to
cheaper per set than they can be bought any
where else as they were sent to Us by of
the largest houses in New York on consignment
and are to be sold regardless Of cost Looking
don't cost anything.
p s. In addition to the above we offer
1900 OvercoatS;
LOCO Business Goats;
1900 pairs Pantsi
1890 Gents Vests;
500 Boys Jackets;
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BRooMs.-E. ]. Mills, the flour and feed man,
has secured the agency for some OF the best
corn brooms manufactured, and is now prepar-
ed to supply merchants and dealers by the
wholesale at Pittsburgh prices. Go and see
SamDle5.
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"MANY A MICKLE MAKES A MUCKLE. -
Many sales and small profits amounts to the
same as few sales and large profits. Wanama-
ker & Brown do the former, and make SO many
profits.
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orII AND PERSONAL.

- last week to announce premi-
prorll'e:rus - for the coming year, but
t'Is ed time to put things IN proper
q that Eu' IN the meantime We would
sIi HeeA' :, arrears to h eed the noticf 4
81 tnose ~ ~ ;ssue of last week, as W
}! Us II 90 ~ have what is due US, even \
game, " call in the aid of the law to
toIce;u u crTollectable. ~ During the present
FHIt Is receiyed scarcely enough to
Sc nsSH sSioe creased and in running order;
e nasnir Si"n Hundreds of dollars should
b''anu;;5ds rs by subscribers and advertisers
Gen ps,u nccupT the debit side Of The book.
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The LADIES' FAIR.-This commendable and
attractive enterprise, are pleased to know
is in the full tide of successful operation, and
each day not only adds to the number of beau
tiful articles on exhibition, but brings with it
a corresponding increase in the number of visi-
tors and patrons. Business men and others
here and elsew here have donated many Valua-
bic and beautiful articles. and have also en-
couraged by their presence and their patronage
the good work now in progress, thereby win
ming not only the gratitude of the ladies in
charge, as well as of the entire congregation,
but availing themselves of chance to adver-
tise their business and win patronage that is
not by any means TO be despised. Among the
articles worthy of particular mention is silver
headed cane which is to be voted TO one of two
very worthy and popular gentlemen-Mr. R.
H. Brown, Pa. r. r. agent at Cresson, and
Mr.. Abel Lloyd, agent at this place. A cigar
presented by Presi teLt Grant to Z. b. Viii
liams, Esq, late Superintendent Of the Pa. r
R., and by him presented to his assistant, J Ohm
Reilly, Esq, has been donated by the latter
gentleman to the Fair, where it excites no
little curiosity and should prove winning
card What disposition will be made of it,
however, has not yet been determined. The
fair will be keIt open during the balance Of
this week, and then be closed until Friday
night of next week, when it will be again open
ed and kept open during the holiday week.
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"A serious if not fatal accident to Mr.. VIM.
Bradley, OF Loretto, came very near resulting
from the accidental discharge of pistol in the
hands of Mr.. Harry Jacob, on Monday last
The latter gentleman was endeaVoring to sell
the weapon at the time, and while handling it
the pistol went off, the bali fortunately striking
knife in Mr.. Bradleys pantaloons pocket
from which it glanced off without producing
more serious injury than a slight flesh wound
Had the ball struck half an inch lower down il
would have severed one of the main arteries
"A fire was discovered between the ceiling
and upper floor of the little chapel building 10,
Gated near the old Catholic church in this place
now used for school purposes, on Saturday
morning last, by little girl who had entered
the building for the purpose of getting her!
books, and who Immediately gave the alarmv
and it Vas soon subdued. The fire no doubt
caught from the stove pipe the day previous
but smouldered there for want of air until dis
covered One of the string timbers was burnt
almost entirely through for distance of fully
three feet.
A sad affair took pace in Rostraver town
ship, w WestmorOland county, a few days ago,
which the Greensburg Herald thus details A
young man by the name of Morehead, who is
not right, mentally, attack ed his father Mr.
y. q. MoTehead. while at breakfast with
hatchet, and cut him so badly in the head that
he cannot live DR.. j. L. Vanvoorhis, who
attended the wounded man. took out quite
large piece of the fractured skull Immediately
over the brain. laying bare that organ. The
old man is still living, but bereft of reason
killed the father, he drove the balance of the
family out of the house, and fastened himself
in. An officer me from West Newton and
arrested voupp Morshoad
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Helena weekly herald., 1870-10-27

of the Empress to France to resume the re-
gency and negotiate peace. The departure
OF the Empress, If 1t did not occur last night,
may be expected At any moment.
LONDON, October 25-The city is excited
over the introduction of the French loan of
$1O, 900, 600 as it is the first time that France
ever negotiated loan outside of its own
territory. 1t is received with favor. and the
subscriptions are very large.
The imperialists busy bodies have held
meetings in London, with a view to making
the Empress party to the negotiations.
The Prussians arc in no way responsible for
these efforts, and the Empress herself stead.
lily refuses to encourage them. She said to
q correspondent. that her hopes were wholly
for her hoy; that she regarded all attempts
to replace the Emperor, or herself on the
the throne, were idle, either now or hereafter.
The chances of Louis could only be i'm.
perilled by being pushed now. She declares
that she will hold herself aloof from Ill
political intrigues until peace Is restored