The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-02-17
LOCAL IND PERSONAL

DIR. f. II. Dlckle. of Strongstown, was
a visitor TO our town on Tuesday.
Mr. John Leahey one of LiIly's erterA
Drts, 7g citizens was in town on Tuesday.
A s,eighing party of young ladies from
Gauitzin took dinner at the Cambria House
on Monday.
On Tueso,ay evening last Mr.. joan
Ludwig, Of this place, rendered an oyster
supper to the Cornet Band.
We received interesting letters from
RED Cloud" our Reade township CORES
poudent, and "Bluebird," from Ashville,
but both came too late for publication.
Wanted at McDOnald's store, Loretto,
Pa. butter, eggs, oats, corn. wheat, rye,
beans potatoes. onions, etc, for all of which
the highest trading price will be allowed.
A report OF the teachers institute held
at the school building In this place on Sat
urday last was, owing to its length and the
crowded condition of our columns, unavoid-
ably crowded out:
1t is said that two hundred and fifty
more coke ovens and over three hundred
new houses will be built at Gallitzin during
the coming summer, and that MeAsrs. Tay-
sOE anu MGChy Will slL4k duOLucE SuaIJ-
A little two-year-old daughter of Mr.
Richard Cuttings, of Cambria township. died
on Saturday last, victim OF scarlet fever.
Nine OF Mr.. Cuttings children had the same
disease but the other eight have all recov-
cred.
&C. T. Roberts, is selling at cost. Rubbers,
Gum, Wool and Leather Boots and Shoes.
and Gloves, MIttsns, Hats and Caps OF all
kinds. Sale 20 last until March lst, come
quick. before they are all gone, II you want
bargains.
Mrs. Mary McGinn, who is said to have
attained the age of one hundred and two
years, died at her home in Munster town
ship on Friday last. Her remains were in
TERED in st. Michaers cemetery, Loretto, on
Monday last.
AT meeting Of the Directors OF the
Cambria County Agricultural Association
at Carrolltown on Monday last, the time
fixed upon for holding the hext fair is Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
September 18th, 10th, Goth and 21st
DIR. Murphy of Loretto, has had a bad
attack Of iuhamatory rheumatism and his
condition the early part OF the week was
considered critical, but we believe at pres
ent writing he has Improved somewhat and
we hope to soon hear OF his recovery.
Friday morning last the big planning
mill OF the Clearfe ID Lumber Company. at
Clearfeld was destroyed by fire. The
origin Of the Are is unknown, though il Is
supposed TO have caught from the engine
room. The loss Is estimated at So, 900 and
insurance s., 900.
Bargains, bargains, at McDouald's store
Loretto, Pa, for the next 80 days (until
March 1st) the following line OF goods will
% sold at cost for spot cash or good market
able produce Dress goods. notions, hats,
caps, boots, shoes. clothing and all other
fall and winter goods.
Mr.. Thomas j. tell, informs us that
the examination for teachers perm anent
certificates will be held about the first Of
June. Applications hould be sent by MAY
st. to the chairman of the committee, j. w.
Cramer, johnstOwn, who will furnish any
needed information concerning the examIn-
alton.
Some party, unknown, took the liberty
or taking out one of Mr.. George II. Roberts
horses on Tuesday night and returned it to
the stable about two O'Clock on Wednesday
morning, boiling the stable door on the IN
side and leaving things just as he got them.
Whoever the party is, he will find the back
door locked the next time.
Some people never take advantage OF
opportunity while others never let an op-
portunitY pass Just low Is the time to get
bargains in clothing, aud the place to buy
Is at Mcconnell Il Saupps, St Lawrence
Block, corner Eleventh avenue and Four
teenth street, Altoona. Pa, where you can
always depend upon getting good goods
at low prices.
"A provision OF the Brooks liGuor-Iiceuse
law generally overlooked is that any phys-
elan who shall wiIfully prescribe any intox-
lcatiug liquors az n beverage TO persons OF
known Incorporate habits shall be guilty OF
misdemeanoT, and, upon conviction. shall
be liable 10 4 fine OF nOs less than $50 nor
more than $500 and undergo an Imprlson-
ment Of not less than 20 nor more than 90
days.
On Tuesday morning. while a dense fog
prevailed, an engine ran into train that was
doing some shifting at Woodvale and piled
op lot Of empty cars. completely obstruct-
Ing the track and delaying all trains. The
engineer, when ne saw that collision was
inevitable, jumped, and escaped without
any serious injury. his left hand being
slightly scratched. No other person was
hurt.
The Directors of tho Jac kson township
ON and gas company met on Tuesday last
and concluded 20 drill the well dowu 20 a
depth ot 5000 feet. rhe we'll at present Is
225s fJet and the work OF drilling will be
commenced at once as the the ma chinery
and tools are all on the ground The ne
cessary stock has all bsen taken, ard before
long We may expect to hear OF gusher
being struck in jackson.
James Funk, Jr., son OF Ex-SheriT
James Funk, Duucausvile Blair comfy
on trial at the Eandiyoh county, Mimi,
court, at Wilmar, during the latter part OF
last week, for the murder OF his wife In the
Logan House there last November, was
found guilty Of murder in the second de-
gree, and has been sentenced 10 prison for
lie. He will be taken 10 the Minnesota
state prison at saltwater.
Science gets a generous share OF the
forthcoming Catholic World for March
Richard NJ, Johnston writes readabIy con.
cerning Roger Bacon, In an essay entitled
"A Martyr to Science; the interesting
paper on Louis Pasteur. begun In the Feb
uary number, by George Prospero, Is con-
Cuded with an account OF the famous ex-
Uerimeuts on incubation in cases OF hydro
phobia; and "Darwin's Life aud Letters
are inteliiGently treated in a brief unsigned
article.
james Coyle a miner, who resided in
Prospect on Tuesday evening went TO his
home taking with him a bucket containing
eight or ten pounds OF powder which he in