The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1871-06-17
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CHERRY TREE. Pa, June 8, 1871.

SHERRY 1REE, Pa, June 8, 1871
hR EDiToR-Perhaps a few items from this
nech OF woods would not prove uninteres t.
ing to some portions of your readers. Situa-
Ceu as as we are among the hills at the head
waters OF rafting, and no public communica
Vioi, Win the outer world, save through Atche-
soh stage line, 1t is no wonder we have been
considered as being behind the age. But
an q new era has dawned npon our local horizon,
ana what with II. @ T. and 6 r stock
above par, the energy and perseverance, dis
prayed by our worthy Burgess anu Town Coun-
.Ii III rsconstructing remodelng and itnpro ye
ing our streets and sidewalks and the 6eter
niinasloh OF our citizens to celebrate the com.
ing 4th OF July in an appropriate manner
Cherry Tree is bound to make a stir in the
world ''- ~ WIG
l he railroad fever is raging throughout
III tnls section OF the country at the present time
work has been commenced all along the line
., 'he proposed route, from Homer to this
pace, ana thing are being pushed forward
as rapidly as possible. 1t is confidently ex
pected that by the first of next October thev
VIII commence laying track. A charter has
Siso oeen granted for the construction of r.
n, from Tyrone to Freeport via Indiana and
Cherry Tree. As to the result OF this ".
cannot say. In regard to the contemplated
route from Ebensburg to this place. via Car
rolltown, we hear nothing more of. VIII i
thIsE And the turnpike we were going ~ h,ve
Is II dead stock also. or only living dormant
until we have a freshet, when a oIenteous ON.
ply OF the 'rilthy lucre" coming upon ua Tka
refreshing shower upoa thirsty earth will re.
vlye this project, impart new vigor. and nush
1t forward to a successful termination2
Owing to the hard times, scarcity of monav
ana freshets being so few and far between. We
are compelled to work our taxes ont unon the
roads and the result OF this is plainly visible
IN The improved condition of our streets and
sidewalks giving promise of comfort and ron
VelleDc0 IA
4th OF July. That is now the exciting tonic of
the oay' All appear interested. and, Judging
rom thc actiFs Ell rgy displayed in making
PreparaTions' we are going to have a lively
utne, Last Monday evening quite an enthu-
SIaotic sr meeting OF the citizens he in the
Town Hall, and programme fer the exercises
Oh the day made out. The leading fe.tur.
VIII DO basket picnic, to be held in a beauti
iui grows hs2r town, and provided with swings,
oase oall ana croquet grounds for the enter
LAID neht OF all classes OF persons. Orations
ana music will occupy the earlier portion or
the oay--a grand parade of the |. o. of R. M
III the afternoon, succeeded by q large trouUe
OF fantastcs-baloon ascension at 4 O'clock
p m-fre works and fire balloon in the even,
ing. The day festivities will conc!ued with a
grand supper and ball at the new Oak Hall
Gymnasium Room. Martial and brass bands
are expected to be in attendance, and q general
good time is anticipated by all concerned.
Last Monday evening quite an excitement
was created by the discovery that the machine
shop of II. B. Grumbling was on fire. A
prompt application of water, however, served
TO check the progress of the flames before any
serious damage done. The fire is au1-
posed to have originated in the boiler house.
caused probably by the heating of the boiler
hue, which Is OF brick, and built solid against
the wood work of the machine shop.
Mr. +. kinports raised his new house on
Front street. on Monday, which when compile
tel promises to be one OF the fuest residences
in this place.
The q. 7. M. F College is in flourish
ing condition, and bids fair to prove success
in the future. Our location for 4 school ia an
excellent one, and should we once have rail
road communication, it cannot fail to prov
this. The course of Scientific Lectures. post
poned on account of rafting, is to be resumed
soon as circumstances will admit We hope
this will be done, and continued Throughout
the summer season.
For the past week We have had unusually
warm weateer, the thermometer last Saturday
standing in the shade at ninety four degrees
How is that for bigh7 Local items like money
at the present time, are rather scarce; SO we
shall wait for more anon. Yours,