The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-03-17

In this latitude who would be heard from
more eloquently or to better purpose in
the halls Of legislation, so far as ability is
concerned, than General Mcdonald.
John Shoemaker, Esq, whom we knew
ever since we were boy in Hollidaysburg,
and whom we often listened to with delight
when he sang among other fine selections
that pathetic Scotch ballad, '1 hae nobody
now to console my hearts cares" died on
Saturday last at his home in Altoona, of
which city he was postmaster goodly num-
Der of years ago, after suffering long and
patiently from some disease to us unknown.
His age was about 7s years. Peace to the
ashes of our worthy old friend.
Mr.. Jas. Cullen, of Spruce Creek, Danl
Mclaughlin, Esq, of Johnstown, F. O'Friel,
ESQ, of Loretto, Mrs. Margaret Kittell, Jno.
f. Scanlan, ESQ. and the writer hereof, all
of this place, have each received from Right
Rev Bishop Tugg, now on his return from
Rome, or from his amiable Secretary, Rev.
F. Kittell, large and magnificent photo
graph of Pope Leo XIII, bearing the Papal
Benedictiun and the autograph of His Holi-
ness. Such souvenirs are well worthy of be-
ing preserved by those who appreciate them,
as we know all tire Recipients do.
The Somerset Herald tells of a remarka-
be tree, known as the six poplars. which is
growing near the village of Harnedsvile, in
said county. The original tree was cut off a
number of years ago, and from the stump
six shoots spraTg up, which are now i'm
mense trees. In the centre of the tree is the
grave OF James Green, with both head and
foot stones. Mr. Daniel Trent and Mr..
Frank Friedine measured the tree and
found that the original was 26 feet in cir
conference, while each of the six poplars
measured feet inches in circumference.
-Lnly's and license seem to be synony
nous terms. At least one should judge so
from the fact that nine tavern licenses for
that village were granted by our county Court
last week. while the borough Of Wilmore has
to be satisfied with single eating house and
the village of Portage hasn't even that much
in the way of Creature comforts" 1t is
therefore as much of conundrum as to what
the first-named village wants with nine ho-
tells as it is as to how the other two places are
going to worry along without any public
house at which man OF beast can be accom-
mOdated.
While Mr.. David Reese, of this place,
was putting in little idle time on Wednes-
day last by watching several parties who
were engaged in chopping down trees on his
fathers farm, in Cambria township, a tree
which in its descent had lodged against an
other one suddenly parted from its mOorings
and in its fall one of the limbs struck Mr..
Reese on the shoulders, prostrating him to
the earth and inflicting very severe and
painful injuries. No bones were broken,
however, and the medical skill of DR.. Grif-
fifth. who was sent for without delay. soon
relieved him as far as possible, and he is
now doing as well as could be expected.
Criminal Court adjourned last Friday
forenoon. Just before leaving the bench
Judge Watson took occasion to say, in neat
little address, that ne had long desired to
visit Cambria county, and that this his first
week in our midst was one Of the pleasantest
he had ever spent anywhere in the capacity
of Judge. a fitting response was made by
R L. Johnston, Esq, in behalf of the Bar,
who assured the Judge that the pleasure was
mutual, and expressed the hope that this
might prove only the first Of a series Of calls
which he would make us. Judge Watson
created a good impression on all he came in
contact with-laymen as well as lawyers,
printers as we'll as punsters
The committee of legal gentlemen ap-
pointed to make arrangements for the dedi-
cation of the new Court House met Monday
evening last and made report Thursday,
May 25th. was fixed for the ceremonies,
which, in brief will be Address of Wei
come by Gen. Joseph Mcdonald Reminds
cences of the Cambria County Bar by r. L.
~,
Honor Judge Dean. The exercises will begin
at 10 O'Clock Of the day named and conclude
at P. NJ, to be followed by banquet. An
invitation to members of the Bar of Blair and
Huntington counties to be present win be
extended. Appropriate committees to carry
out the details of the programme were ap-
pointed at the above-stated meeting.
We stated last week that an important
case growing out of the bankruptcy of VIM
NJ. Lloyd was to have been argued during
the early part of the previous week before
Judge AchPson, of the United States District
Court at Pittsburgh, but that the argument
was postponed on account of the death of the
father of :. s. Blair. ESQ. of Holldaysburg
the leading counsel for Mr.. LLOYD The
question at issue between Lloyd and his as
signees is, as we then stated, whether the
sureties in oond for $50, 900, held by Mrs.
Jane Fried, were released by her proving her
claim unsecured, and participating in div
idend of the estate of the bankrupt The
argumeRt on the matter took place on Thurs
day OF last week and the Court held it under
advisement. Our townsman, Mr. Geo. NJ.
Reade, Esq, counsel for the assignees. thinks
a decision by the Court may be looked Tor
inside of three weeks.
-Our young friend Sam'l Lilly, eldest son
of Steward Lilly, of the County Home, is
rather to be congratulated than commisera-
ted on a misfortune which befell him Satur-
day night, inasmuch as he escaped serious
been almost miraculous. The facts of the
case are that he went to the barn at the time
stated to relieve horse which had got its
neck so completely mixed up in rope
halter that he came near being choked to
death, and after Sam had succeeded in get
ting it out of twist the animal, either malici-
Ously or by accident, kicked our young friend
in the breast. We are glad to say, however,
as we have already intimated that it wasn't
very much of kick, and although it sick
ened Sam pretty badly and injured him to
some extent, no bones were broken, and DIR.
Kennedy. Of this place, who was promptly
summoned soon put him in good trim, with
! fine prospects for the speedy recovery
SPRING OPENING OF DRESS GooDs.-
Messrs. Boggs & Buhl, whose advertisement