The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1871-04-15
Local correspondence.
JoHNsTowN, April IL, 1871.

JoHNsTowN, April IL, 1871.
DEAR FRErMAN-During the recent absence
of Mr.. w Kefm, who Was out west for a fow
weeks. the strap taken from the engine
mouse OF his tannery in the Fifth Ward This
strap vas about seventy feet long and one foot
broad ana valued at from fifty to sixty dollars
" hen Mr.. Keim came home he missed this
| strap and another smaller one. After search
portions of il were found in sundry shoema : pr
shops about town. The proprieters of these
shops stated that they had purcha sed the lea! III
or from young man named Frank Shearer
resident of the Fifth Ward. Frank was Just
about this time missed but was traced TO Har-
rIshurg, arrested. brought home, and after a
nearing was sent to Jail in your place, not hav-
ing beer able to procure the two thousand dol
lars security demanded for his Appearance at
court to anawcr the charge.
W hear IL whispered around that 4 certain
'onpleassnt transact on took place last eek
on Canal street which was not verv creditabIe
TO The parties concerned. It is said that the
police lnterfered and the frai one,was attend led
/ to. W e mention names, but believe that
she is not the only frail one in town who gives
great grief 10 families and friends There are
TOO many lecherous scoundrcls too, left run at
large tor the safety of society, some Of whom
disguise their disgraceful doings so effectualy
as to pass for respectable, virtuous citizeEs
MIR. james Benford has fitted up the Black
House, on the old Island for hue purposes
his house is ''catercornered'' from Union Hall
and ''fornenst'' the new school house. II is
easily found, as his name is blazoned in large
letters in front. Every ROOM .Eund there are
some twenty of them, is newly papered and
painted, and well furnished. When you come
down, Mr. Editor, this will be good place to
get cheap. substantial dinner
he Houston House has also changed pro-
prietors as well as names. it being now inhabit-
ed by gentleman from Barsville named
Martin who has christened it the Merchants
Hotel. When you come down this will be an
excellent place to get good supper.
Nkw CHANGES ASD NEW ENTERPRISES.
Mr.. Banner, of the firm of Akers & Baumer
goes to Kansas and Frank n N'Culouah has
taken his place. l ish the new firm success.
VIM. NJ CIntOck of Pittsburg, formerly of
Lig1ner. an old pupil of mine, has established
n new boot and shos store on Clinton street,
opposite St Mary's school. ! used to leather"
him gratis, now he mi ght "boot" me-for no
thing, if so minded.
David Dibert 4 Son have established a boot
and shoe store in the room recently occupied
by Mr.. Carroll, Main street. A used to
make Scott dance in his younger days, he might
give us pair OF pumps" now.
Thomas Gallagher has removed his store to
the room formerly occupied by Hess furniture
depot He is another old pupil Of ours and is
fror estrToreand county.
Mr.. hress is TO remove from Clinton street
to the Houston House room vacated as above
Elder J. + Reynolds OF Somerset has come
here 10 preach for the Disciples He is no re-
lation TO Frank Reynolds of Harrisburg
George Thomas has moved from the Fifth
Ward TO Clinton street, next door above Gels
x Fosters big store.
Saw BUILDINGS.
Cyrus Elder Esq is having a large double
frame house put up the rear OF hi: lot
Mr. Bloch is putting up n new house on
Railroad street. 1t is not to be block house,
though Bloch is the owner
Mr.. Stemmer is having new house erected
on the site of his former residence.
John Thomas is pushing forward the work
on new slore building on Main street
III. Orr is erecting new building near
where his old chair Tnauufactery stood
David MaiGhart is building a new house on
Market street and Daniel Tantliuger is putting
up one on Napoleon street.
THASAToPIC.
The remains of several persons long since
Cead were removed last week from different
graveyards to Sandy Vale cemetery. There
were two remains whose long flowing hair was
perfectly life like
y NOVEL DISSOLUTION.
Two men in the Sixth Ward were until re
Gently JOINT owners of three story frame ten
ement. They disputed not long since, when
one of them sawed the house in two and took
his half away, leaving the otker half high aud
dry. How is that for high?
CHECK swINDLER WHO OUGHT I'd BE CHECKED
a sharper giving his name as Chas. Stoner
cwInded couple OF our business firms with
forged checks on Monday last. From one firm
he obtained S2l in cash and 81 in goods, aid
the other he victmized 20 the amount OF $50.
3eware Of strangers with checks to cash.