The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-06-13

your measure with Michael Brickner of
GallitZin, who knows no such word as fail
Mr.. George VI. Riddle the accomplished
Philadelphia salesman has arrived in town
A 4th of July celebration or a county con
vention on the Aleghenies would be no
more than half success If he STAYED awaV
A number of p. r. r. officials have late
ly visited JOhnstOwn, and the presumption
down there is that new passenger depot is
to be the result We know no place along
the line that stands more in need of such an
improvement
Hon. \. II. Coffroth has introduced a bill
IN Congress to erect a government building
in Altoona at cost of 500, 900. 1t will not
be passed at this special session, but Mr.
COffroth thinks it may be pushed through at
the ensuing regular session.
-CaTTOlltOwn led o # last week with a new
ly-fedged chick which spOrted four legs and
four wings. and Altoona attempted to 90 and
do likewise, but only got as far as the extra
pair of legs Neither of the feathered mon
Strosities lived long enough to chirp.
Col w. f. PTOsSer, of Nashville, Tenn.
is visiting in Washington territory. partly on
business and partly for the benefit of his
health Owing 70 the fact that he was a
former EbensbUrgcr, we hope his business
viii prosper ana his health be restored.
in addition to the cow and two porkers
killed by lightning in Carroll township on
Thursday night last, as noted elsewhere we
learn that two valuable cows owned by MI
Lawrence KoOnsmau, of Allegheny town
ship, met with similar fate on the same
night.
The Odd Fellows of Wilmore, assisted
by the q brethren Of other lodges in this and
BlaR N8untieS, will either picnic in a grove
near that village on the 21st inst. or take
part in the one to be held for the benefit of
St BarthOlOmew'5 chlUch-mOSt probably
the latter.
Just before the adjournment of the Leg
islature, Senator Lemon was presented by
the officers Of the Senate with gold watch,
charm and onyx stone. Being owner of a
gold watch prior to that date, the appropri-
ateness of this gift to the Senator becomes
apparent
The p. r. r. Co. has begun to plant
Virginia creepers, which are no relation to
the creepeTS so we'll known to the tramping
fraternity, on the hillsides along their tracks.
The effect, it is thought, will add to the
beauty of the scenery and tend to prevent
land slides.
The State Game and Fish Association
viii hold its fourth annual meeting in Hunt
ingdon next Tuesday. Ebensburg has a
tiOurishing branch Of this Association, and if
it fails to send delegates it will be remiss in
its duties and things will likely not go right
down there.
Mr. ". W BIisbin late of the Osceola
ReUeille, died at his home in O5ceola on Mon
day Of last week. His remains were taken
to Alexandria, Huntington county, on the
following Wednesday, for intermeut The
deceased was greatly esteemed, and his early
death is universally regretted.
Wood, Morrell K Co have broken ground
for the erection Of a new and improved
slaughter house in Holidaysburg The site
selected Is on the river bank near the Gays
port steam mill. The main building will be
57y22 feet, and the intention is to make it
model SlaughteTy in all respects.
We had an idea that the Local Ne1rs would
20 fowl-ing for us on the poultry question,
but didn't expect to see the Huntingdon eX-
actIy in this way: And why shouldn't it
(pOUltTy raisiug) pay in Eb-hcns-burG, which
lays so high, and makes Pike do pullet duty?
Verify and indeed why shouldn't it?
Low are the prices and easy the terms
upon which MeSsrS. y. \. Barker 81 Son are
now offering for sale two bran splinter new
buggieS and two tip-top spring wagons just
from the hands of the manufacturer. This
is the Spring to spring a good bargain in
spring wagons and buCGieS at BaTkers'.
Our worthy bachelor friend, James Grif-
FIN, Esq, former Register and, Recorder of this
county, looked in on us several times this
week He IS enjoying the distinguished
honor of being permitted TO serve the country
i'm the capacity of petit juror, and that he
fills the bill no one who knows him viii for
moment doubt
The only sale Of real estate made by
Sheriff Ryan this week was that of 124 acres
of land in jackson township, the property Of
Nm. \. Stewart and Sarah Stewart, 30 acres
of which are cleared, with plank house and
plank stable thereon erected, David Burkhart
was the purchaser, and the consideration in
YOycd was $40.
Jump into the wagon and we'll all take
ride - IS a refrain that may be sung in
opportunity now offered by 4. \. Barker
& Son. EbenSbUrg, for buying new spring
wagon OF new buggy at price that Is eN-
Ceedingly low ard on conditions that can
readily be complied with.
Jacob Hooker indites a note from Castle
Ryan to inform us that he was sentenced to
that institution for thirty days on one charge
and ten days on the other. and not for
term of three months. as stated in the FREE
MAN last week We make the desired cor
rection with pleasure, and trust that Jacob
viii be a better boy in the future.
On Thursday night of last week, during
the prevalence Of a tremendous thunder
storm. an unoccupied house belonging to Mr..
John J. Davis and located in Cambria town
ship four or five miles north of EbenSDurg,
was struck by lightning and burned to the
ground The building was insured Tor 5000
in the Cambria Mutual, which will probably
cover the loss.
A three-old son Of Rev. Diamond, of
Cherrytree, Indiana county, was drowned on
Friday evening last in the Susquehanna river
at that place. The body was recovered soon
after by q lad named Willie Reed, who
chanced to see it floating by, and was interr-
ed the following Sunday, Rev. DR.. Donald
son, President of Elersridge Academy, ofici-
ating at the grave.
The excellent choir connected with the
Church Of the Holy Name in this place is en-
gagged every evening in practising for the
coming concert in St. Augustine, and If it
does not succeed in giving delightful enter
tainment we are much mistaken in our estl-
mate of its vocalistic abilities Let there be
a full turn out, then, at st. Augustine on
Saturday afternoon Of next week.
The fine grove owned by Mrs. Ann Adams
and located between CreSSOn and summit
Vile will be the scene, on Thursday, June
26th of a grand picnic in aid of the Catholic
church at Summitvie and all who think of
participating may rest assured that nothing
viii be left undOne to make the occasion one
Of general enjoyment and abundant festivity.
May the good cause receive hounthul
benefit.
e. X Martin, Esq, the eminent 'hog-
ringer Of Lancaster is i'm town this week,
called hither by suit at law before the Com
mon Pleas Court. That finished, he viii de
part for the residence Of his brother, John
C.. at Portage. where he purposes cleaning
out the mountain streams of all they contain
is a good enough fellow to keep up hcad-al
the time.
Hon. John Fenlon, our representative IN
the House at Harrisburg, returned to his
home in this place last Tuesday evening. His
record in that body is an cnyiable one, while
his personal appearance gives evidence that
his public labuTS have not intcrtered with
his usual robust health. His law Office is in
Colonnade Row, where his friends and adj
mirers viii doubtless find the latch-string
hanging out.
Henry Helsel, a One-armed soldier was
captured in this place last "Wednesday by
Constable WHEREBY and taken to Johnstown
to answer a charge Of assault and battery
preferred by his wife. \ hearing was given
him by Justice Fisher, and a fine of s. and
thirty days in jail was adJudged to be about
the sort of sentence that would fit his case.
He was brought here and committed to prison
the following evening.
"A We'll having recently been sunk and
MANY other improvements made in the ele-
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