The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-04-09

James Kelly, well known in HOlidaysbure,
where he lived for many years, died at the
Blair county almshouse, on Saturday last,
aged little if any less than one hundred years.
Deceased was a slave for more thar half his
lifetime, and always maintained that the man
who was "frst in war first in peace, and first
in the hearts Of his countrymen," yclept the
immortal George Washington, was also the
first man to own him, the deceased aforesaid.
If allsigns don't fall, George Washington
will be married to Mrs. Catharine Hill at the
Catholic parsonage this Thursday after
noon. by Rev. Father Boyle. This amt the
same George WashIngtOn-he of hatchet
fame--wholn we read about, but a gentle
man of color and tonsOrial artist who hopes
TO gain a livelihood in our midst as the sue
cessor of Mr.. Abram BIain. Hope he will
be able to climb life's activity with much
less difficulty than his famous namesake en-
countered while crossing the river Delaware.
About fifty quail or Virginia partridges
were received in Altoona, direct from Mis-
souri,, on Sunday night last. and on the fol
lowing day they were turned loose in the
vicinity OfEthe city, to increase and multiply
at their will, which they will do very rapidly
If left unmolested for a few years, as is to be
hoped viii be the case. Twenty-Five others
died on the trip and several more were in a
rather demoralized condition when they
reached their destination. "Quail on toast
will ere long, no doubt, be one OF the luXuries
Of that progressive city.
Mr.. - Camp, the gentleman who con
Quoted the Thomson House at Kane, Mexican
county, during the past summer, was in this
place on Tuesday last and succeeded in leas-
ing Belmont Cottage from F. A. Shoemaker,
Esq, but for how long term or upon what
conditions we didn't have the audacity to in
quire. We certainly wish the new proprie
tor successful Campaign during the COM
ing heated term, but have no idea that he
can Heist that really delightful summer re
sort into public favor more rapidly OF deserv-
edly than the gentleman who preceded him.
An unfortunate tramp, rather we'll
dressed and espectable-loOking, who gave
his name as Joseph Johnston, his age as 21
years, and his residence as Philadelphia, had
one Of his feet so shockingly crushed in Mill
vile borough, on Monday night last, by be-
ing run over by a number Of trucks belong
ing to the c. |. CO. that amputatiOn had to
be performed by DR.. W. B. LOwman soon
after the accident. The unfortunate man,
being without money, was brought to this
place on Tuesday night and taken direct TO
me county aImshouse for care and treatment.
J On Monday afternoon, the homestead or
piece or parcel of land Of which Michael
Murray, late Of Carroll township, died seized,
situate in said township and containing 160
acres and 81 perches was sold at public sale
by James c. Murray, surviving executor,
to Mr. Michael Noon, for the sum Of 81, 800.
About 100 acres are cleared. with a dwelling
house bark barn and the needful outbuild-
inQs thereon. Mr. Noon is said to have Sc
cured bargain in this transaction, for the
two-foId reason that the figures are not only
low, but that his purchase adjoins another
farm owned and occupied by himself
-Ream and McDevitt, two prisoners in the
county JAIL got into controversy over a
game Of euchre one day last week, with the
usual result of an appeal to blows. Jake
UawI-er, another prisoner, interfered to pre-
serve the peace, but his counseIs not prevail
ing, he had recourse TO fstic persuasion
/ This persuasion consisted in knocking Ream
down and requesting McDevitt to precipi-
tately retire from the scene. Both parties
thought it not advisable to renew hostilities.
For his wcII-directcd efforts in this affair, the
imprisonment OF Hawker Will hereafter be
greatly ameUorated, the performance Of sun
Oft ItLLlE chores -ODltt t4lC Jt@il INK SN'-'A
coufded to his charge.
The samples Of Cuzco corn OF which
mention is made in the letter Of Mr. John a.
Kookeu, published in another column, reach
eG rs on Thursday last. and ere the close OF
the week We're for the most part distributed
TO various parties who promised TO plant and
care FOR the seeds and in due time report re-
suits. The corn in question is the largest
ever seen in this region most OF the grain
being equal iu size to the well known Lima
bean, but as TO its value for meal OF feeding
F purposes we are, Of course, not prepared to
saw though we doubt whether it will COM
, pare with the smaller grained corn grown in
, this country. the grains being wonderfully
light for the size Of them.
= The entire Board Of County Commits
sfoncrs, consisting Of Messrs. John Camp
bell, s ". Davis and George Gurley, ac-
; comranied by their Clerk, E. R. Dunnegan
, Esq, departed for Warren, Pa, or Wed.
] nesday evening last, for the purpose Of ex
= aiming the Court House at that place
, which is said to be model in size. beauty
10 and adaptability, and, if we mistake not
. cost the comparatively small sum Of $50, 600
- It was built under the architectural super
, vision Of Mr.. N. Z. Beebe, Of Buffalo, \. 7.
who is seeking 4 like position in connection
with the the new Court House soon to be
built in this place, and should it meet with
T. the approval Of the powers that be it is safe
r to say that it viii be a feather in thai gen
: tleman's cap.
A calico ball was given at the residence
OF Z. I. Johnston, ESQ, in this place, OF
Wednesday night last. and was indulged IL
: by about dozen couple. Many shades and
patterns Of calico were represented in tn,
ladies' dresses and the gentlemens coats and
. neckties, and the scene is said to have beer
as picturesque assthe enjoyment was com
plete and unmarried The music was fur
70 nished by Messrs Charles LaterneT, George
. Mckenzie and J. 6. Bolsinger, and was il
keeping with all the other preparations made
, FOR the entertainment Of the fortunate few
2 who had the pleasure Of participating. The
{ dancing was kept up until one o'clock Thurs
i day morning, when the gay assembIage brok'
I up. greatly delighted with the festivities o
; the occasion.
II While four men named Michael NJ M'Graw
o Michael Fitzhsrris, Jerry keenan,, Rober
Rumpting, and one other whose name is no
c given, were being le. down the incline plan
: on their wav to work In the Frankstown OF
l. mine, in Blair county, on Saturday morning
II last. the rope suddenly broke when littl
It oyer half the distance had been accomplished
e and the result was that the car or dump i
e which the men were seated dashed to tn
e bottom with lightning velocity. Meantim
e all the men except Mr.. M'Graw, whose aC