The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-05-11
Items from CarroIIsoWn.
GARRoIJrowS Mar % ISs

DEAR FREENAS.-As II has been some
time since / wrote to you, as an excuse,
was awaiting Developments.
Spring has opened suspiciously, the fall
crops, such as wheat and rye look good. the
weather was mild and dry. and as a conse-
quence the farmers got their work in, the
oats are all sowed and some of 1t visible in
its emerald coat and the fields are ready for
the planting Of corn. The most OF the
spring work will be completed this week,
the weather permitting.
The new developments north are pro-
crossing rapididly. The new city OF Hast
inss contains thirteen dwelling houses
and three business places, hameIy j. j.
Hauk * Bro, general store Adam Miller.
groceries, and Caleb A. Gray, hoteil /;
all fine buildings. There Is in course
OF erection a steam saw mill, which when
completed will greatly facilitate the progress
OF building up Hastings. the lack OF build
ing material Is all that retards its present
growth.
The Messrs. McGovern Bros are not
pushing the building of the coke ovens very
fast and have lad their principal force en-
gagged on the grading of the rail road bed,
push work vigorously until the whistle of
the engine is heard at the terminus, for the
reason that it costs too much to wagon ma
terial to their plant.
St Bonifacious is booming and everybody
is smiling as 1t is the centre of trade at
present in the vicinity of the coal territory.
There was Hungarian wedding ceremony
performed at that place on Friday last and
the Huns had jolly time.
In about year from now the north OF
Cambria will be business centre
Johnston. Buck s. Co. have broken ground
for a large building to be used as a bank
and hardware store. 1t is being erected on
the corner of Hon. John Bucks lot on the
square opposite the church and Is to be a
modern building in all respects.
j. w. Sharbaugh, one of our popular mer-
chants. is adding fine veranda to his store
I 'front.'
! John Chaser, the tailor, has broken
| ground for a new addition to his house.
There are many minor improvements,
such as repainting, whitewashing and tree
planting which add to the beauty Of our
/ town.
/ Mr.. Lawrence Schroth is rebuilding his
stable and viii! soon have 1t completed.
! Our mutual friend. Hon. Judge Tho
mas. has displayed extraordinary energy
in beautitying his cosy hotel ard surround
ings and, to use the language of the poet.
| transformed the dreary desert into q garden
of roses The Judge is getting fair share
of patronage and his customers bid fair to
| become numerous. His son, George, still
reigns over the bar and by his afable man
ners and obliGing disposition, has gained
many friebds.
| The political cauldron has commenced 20
boil and the defenders of the different can
di1ates are adding fuel TO the flames. Mr.
Kinny was here as was also Mr.. ". ID. Nc
CleIland and Mr.. c. a. Langbein. all affsbls
and genial men. Mr.. Langoein has many
friends here and all through ths north OF
the county. We feel like voting for him fol
the reason that he went through the mil
some years ago and wes defeated. He tool
It Ike a man aud a Democrat and the next
year turned out and supported the ticke
and has done so every year sincs- He
did not thy to pay back as some would bs
Democrats generally do. I must say thai
:he writer has known him for years and
found him a good business man and solid
Democrat. II Is true he met with reversel
as many do that embark on the sea OF life
but 70 man should condemn one for tha
for "A man S q man for a that" / write
this on account OF hearing that some mer
who have not been true are yilifying Mr.
Lsu2bein's character as a Democrat. Lool
how mary years Mr.. LanR5cin sought NJ
Office. he was appointed Deputy Sheriff BY
the present incumbent, J. A. Gray, ESQ
and his efficiency has proven so good tha
all the Court officers and business men wht
have had transactions with him, pronounc,
him the best man for that Office and will
support him. He Is q man who is entirel,
fitted for the Office to which he aspires ant
would perform the duties connected with !
with credit to himself and the people. 1 en-
not asking any reader to support him as yol
all have your cwn free will to do what yor
think best, but the Democracy of Cambrii
must consider the men and not throw tbei
votes away on account OF locality.
At present writing We are enjoying fin,
rain which makes nature look as though
was blushing green.
Hon. r. l.. Johnston was visitor to on
town last week and had quite an agreeabl
time with his old-time friends.
The fruit crop promises to be abundant
IL nothing happens to mar the outlook.
Mr.. ANTHONY Segor is still holding hi
own at Mr.. Z. a. Farabaugh's brewery, an
is turning out beer that equals any cit
beer. AucUs.