The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1878-08-09
Local Correspondence.
ST. RoNIrAcr. Anr-f 6. ISIS

ST. BONIFACE, Aug. 6. ISIS.
DEAR FREENAS-Since my last contribution
to your spicy and interesting columns, which
are always eagerly perused bv many readers
little has transpired worthy of mention, except
that our well to do farmers in Elder. Chest and
Susquehanna townships have finished the task
of gathering in a bountfful harvest. which in
the matter OF quantity and quality Is believed
TO be the lare est and best that has been garner
Several barge and substantial barns have been
erected i'm this and adjoining townships just in
time 10 store away the abundant crops.
A number of the farmers in this vicinity
busily engaged in burning their clearings, the
Intention being to have them rolled and plowed
we were informed a few DAYS ago that three
OF Glen Connell's must enterprisiug citizens,
Mr. Z. A. Langb bein, Esquire John }. Gill. and
DIR. J. b. N1onan, took il into their heads after
hard days work that they needed general
cleansing, and repairing TO Flynns tor Gate's)
dam, Messrs- Langbein and Gill, both of whom
are expert swimmers, speedily plunged in, leav-
ing the Doctor, who is not much on the swim,
to paddle his own canoe" in shallow water, at
the same time cautioning him against ventur-
ing too far from shore, as the water was deep
and rapid beyond Il certain limit. The Doctor,
like all gay and thoughtleSs youths, soon forgot
the kind admonitions OF his friend, and taking
a few steps forward :umbIeG over an abrupt
embankment. Struggling at a desperate rate
to regain the shore, his condition was discover
ed by Squire GIL, who promptly husteued TO
hIs rescue, thereby endangering his own life,
which, owing to the Doctor s struggles, would
undoubtedly have been sacrificed in the vain
effort to save Il fellow being from drowning had
not Mr.. Langhein, with great presence OF mind
and in the very nick of time reached him
pole, with the aid of which both the struggling
men were finally and fortunately landed in
safety. Our advice to the Doctor, which he
probably cont stand in need OF, is to keep
safe distance from all deep water in the future.
The members of the Catholic church in this
place intend to hold anOther picnic at the old
grounds. on the 9th and 2sth of the present
month, to still further aid in the purchase of q
new organ, the last pie mic not having realized
sufficient for that purpose. The committee OF
arrangements intend to leave nothing undOne
to make the days lively and pleasant TO all
who may favor them with their pres encc. They
have engaged two string bands, one for the
English aud the other for the German platform,
and the CarrolltOwn and Cherry Tree cornet
bands are TO be secured for the occasion. Be
sides all this, assured by the committee
that Prof Ebert's ine minstrel troupe, of AL
toona, have engaged and will give entertain
ments in Hults' large hall on the evenings of
the 9th and 2Sth inst.
That the village OF 81. Boniface is improving
is apparent to all who have visited IL OF late.
The large two story building OF the Messrs.
HOlts is to Ne used in the future a public hail,
a private residence, and "a carriage shop. Hr.
John Hahn, one OF our most enterprising
young citizens, bas built himself handsome
two story house on the outskirts of the village,
commanding a delightful view of the surround
ing country. We hope it viii not he long until
John will occupy It with one of Elders fairest
daughters as a lifelong sharer OF his joys and
Mr.. Joseph Rhody win bold grand picnic
on Saturday, the 10th inst. at tien Council.
And here let say that Mr.. II. has made quite
an Improvement in his hotel at ST. Lawrence,
which makes il much more desirable stopping
place FOR the travelling public. BATTLE AXE.
CARROLLTOwN, Aug. 6, 1873.
DEAR FREEMAN-On last Saturday afternoon
there was quite a hustle in our town. Gaily at
tired figures with pleasure beaming cnunten-
ances we're 10 be seen sauuteriug up and down
street, evidently waiting for conveyances 10
take them from their Tellus of expectation to
their Elysium OF participation. Meantime the
casual byStander gave evidence OF his friendly
or unfrlendly disposition towards the young
upstarts by the nature of his predictions Ere
long several buggies and wagons put in ap-
pearance, and their merry roll through the
northern part of town made il plain that the
OF the newly hedged Dramatic Troupe connect
ed with the L. IL. Il. A. 5. about to essay their
first adventure abroad. Scarcely had the town
regaIned It's usual monOtony when another par
ty, consisting, it is said, of four reporters and
a certain merry-malNer, started in hot pursuit,
ana thnugE they arrived at the Cherry Tree in
good time to make close observation aud gain
all possible Information, their report has not
yet reached the pubic eye; nor will it, pre-
sumo for it is said that the humorst of the par
ty 50 completely unstrung their nerves by his
continual outpburIngs OF genuine aud spirited
tales that they were rendered unfit for the ar
duous task'they had undertaken. In lieu there
lore OF theIr report WIZ endeavor To give you
a brief account of the trip and the success at
tending the debut OF the Il. II. II. A. 5. at Cher
~ Tree In the drama OF Ten Nights in Bar
room.
hering about twenty, arrived at Cherry Tree at
) O'Clock, ali feeling somewhat fatigued and no
doubt hoping. as L hoped, that a good supper
awaited them. Nor were they disappointed in
their expectations. for having stopped at Can't.
Weavers, that gentleman, ever true as he is TO
ms reputation Tor genuine hospitality, soon
summoned them to what the gods OF old would
have called sumptuous feast. The Captain
certainly is ''hale fellow well met" and keeps
the right kind of hotel
After supper all betOOk themselves to oKneed-
ler's Hall, where they fourd everything in rea-
dincSS for the play. Mr.. Kneedier. il is proper
here to say, is an energetic man and takes great
interest in anything that advances tbs cause of
education. In proof of this assertion l need
only cite the fact that he put up the stage aud
benches and fitted up the hall purposey for the
occasion, and yet charged the troupe for its use
scarcely enough to pay for the lumber. When
the time arrived for the entertainment to begin
things looked very discOuragiug, inasmuch as
there was scarcely any one in the Hall except
the players. Soon however they began te gath
er, and thanks to such men Jesse Harter,
DIR. Brailie and several others whose names l
did not have the pleasure of learning, at eight
o clock the curtain rose to an audience % about
two hundred, all of whom observed the most
perfect decorum throughout the entire per-
tormance, and il their applause may be accept
ed as an evidence of their appreciation all were
highly pleased The Cherry Tree band lent "A
most generous hand by playing through the
streets in the evening and discOursing some
veryiiineimusic during the intervals in the acts
and scenes AT ii o'clock the en- tertainnent
closed and all left the Hall apparently well sat
istiec-the audience with the evenings recrea-
tiOn and the players with their success and the
kind treatment they had received.
The Tree has very fine 'rOOSters,' to barrow
one of JeSSe's phrases. and they need not be
surprised to see the Carroltown boys back
again some time. ROMAINE.