The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-12-21
Reaae Township Items.
READE TOWNSHIP. Dee 10. 1888.

READE TOWNSHIP, Dec 49, 1888.
DEAR FREEMAN MFR. John Lands. of
Flynn City. was rendered a grand surprise
ovation one day last week in honor OF his
birthday. IL was gala day for that whole
"city." Mr. Lands received many con-
gratulatory tokens of respect in honor of
the event.
Harry B. Williams, who is a very indus
trious and steady young man residing at the
romantic city of Flynn. took a iaunt over
to Indiana, the capital OF our adjoining
county, about a week since to visit his sister.
Mrs. Cora LoveIace. of that place. He has
again resumed work.
John Russell. of New Germany, this
township. was married recently to Miss ida
/ Cence, formerly of Lloydsville.
w. A. Chaplin, OF the Alpine Hotel.
Reade township. will give a grand ball on
next Friday evening. a good time is
ticipated for lovers OF the art terpsichoria.
On Thursday of last week. Drs. Bo-
linger and Woods, two of Coalport's Lead
ing surgeons and physicians, extracted a
fslon from the thumb OF the left hand OF
Mrs. Younkin. of New Finton.
Mr.. Pratt. OF Beaver Valley, has opened
a meat market at FIynn's. He receives his
meats from the western markets.
Mrs. Harry Flanagan. of Flynn City.
was the guest OF Mrs. John Ricketts,. of
this township. last Sabbath
Spencer's Hall. at Glasgow. Is being
rapidly pushed to completion. 1t will be
dedicated on New Years evening.
Rev. G. NJ Smith, the q. B. minister on
this charge, has been obliged 20 retire from
the ministry, on account Of his eye-siRht
failing. We hope he may speedily regain
his vision aud be able to continue his pas
torate duties.
Ed. Kuhn. OF Mountain Dale, the success
full nimrod who brought poor bruin to his
untimely end some time ago, is the tonsorial
artist of his resident village. Mr.. K. is a
good barber as well as a crack marksman-
John Ricketts,, accompanied By his daugh>
ter, Susie, attended the Mountain Dale In.
stitute last Saturday evening.
| Fred. Stab, OF Glasgow. sold his house
hold effects at public outcry lest Saturday
Mr.. StaIb, 1 understand. intends to move
away.
The first session of tSe Reade township
teachers local institute convened at MouEN
tain Dale last Saturday afternoon and even
ing Ire evening exercises were OF an In
structiye, literary and entertaining nature
Prof. A. r Read. of your town, came al
the way to assist our teachers. His ser
vices were not only Invaluable, but the
grafton, THE Elevation OF Public Sen;t
ment," aud defamation, were the ''crowr
jewels" of the evening session. The clear
forciDIe. and pleasing style of his delivery
was felt and highly admired by the audi
ence. All our people are unanimous in the
opinion that Mr.. Read Is a gentleman o.
polished manners, and as an institute In
structor. is a Jewel OF the first water
He won unfsding laurels while here. Com'
again.
TT. Williams. OF Flynn City. has rented
the WarRer building at Glenn Connell, AND
will Use it 10: undertaking purposes. H'
will keep an ample supply of burial casket;
and confines thersat.
Mr. l. NJ. Yerrick. OF the firm of Yerricl
& Co, Flynn City. enjoyed a vacation a
his home In Centre count> recently. Will
. there he in company with FIVE others took
hunting expedition near his home AT
= were successful IN killing four deer. On
OF the deer-a Eve pcon2ed buck-was sho
by Mr. Yerrick.
Very large aud enthusiastic audience
have been greeting Prof. S. Beamer, tn
d phrenO!ogIst. at all his recent lecture
through this locality.
Jno F. HolIen, OF Glasgow, has begaI
operating his coal mine near his home
The coal is said TO be of most exceller
quality. and is sold at very re asonable rate:
Miss Myrtle MuIhoIlum. of Ro'eland
has attained the title OF sweet sixteen" b
: reason of her age.
The next session OF the Reade townshi
institute will be Id at Glasgow SatuIda,
: February 16, 1889.
shooting match at FIynn's last Satul
!, day under the auspices OF Philip Evans
was largely attended.
Our merchants are fixing mp fer Christ
mas in a very attractive manner.
Henry Hon, of Roseland. was laid up Il
a few days last week with a painful injul
OF bis back.
% Our public highways are in a bad cond
tion. r.