The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-02-24
Reade Township Items.

GLASGOW, PA, Feb. goth, 1888.
ED. FREEMAS.-We are in the midst of
beautiful winter weather. To day the sun
shines brilliantly from al uncIouded and
auspicious sky. The huge snow drifts are
wasting away under his fervent heat the
roads are being fast converted into sIush
and mud. while travelling. by any means, is
difficult and unpleasant
Candidates painting for public honor, and
having high ambition TO serve the dear
people" are swarming from the political
hives Of Reade township. Amid the great
contest for power, it's difficult to tell where
the aspirants will Light"
Jno. n. Kins. plumed "Knight Cnight)
OF Labor" hailing from PhiIipsburg, landed
in the village last Saturday, and remained
over Sunday. During the whole OF which
time be worked like beaver" trying to
convert one OF the "fair ones" OF Glasgow
to join his confederation. How he sue
ceeded, l can not tell, as he left no cards.
Frank Donahue and F. a. Motley, the
efficient statesmen from Fiske and Fallen
Timber, were heIeaways last Sabbath
evening attending CHURCH. Besides their
many other accomplishments they both bear
unmistakaOle evidence OF great proficiency
in handling calico" Come again. boys.
Mrs. Maggie Lowell, of PetelIa, Iowa, who
has been visiting the scenes of her childhood
at the home OF her aged parents, RObt
Hollen, Esq, and wife. of Mountain Dale.
as well as her numerous other relatives and
friends, called on Mrs. F. Hollen one day
last week, and remained her guest during
the afternoon. Mrs. L. speaks very highly
OF her western home, and has formed such
strong attachments for IL. that the thous-
and ties OF early remembrance, and every
/, loved spot which her infancy knew-cOuld
not induce her to locate again in the Key
stone State.
The coal mines of Mountain Dale are now
running steadily.
Rev. W. a. Baeir, OF this place, was un-
able to I'LL his appointments last Sabbath
on account OF violent attack o: sickness.
Prof. j. W. Leech, the new county super
intendent, smiling sersnely in the official
garb of authority. and accompanied by the
veteran school director. Geo. w. Bowman,
interviewed our schools last week The
pleasing and efficient manner in which Mr.
Leech discharged his duties. is not only
winning the admiration of all, but is a
pursued by any of his predecessors. Bril-
liant. pleasant, forcible, and digniied. he at
once commands the respect and wins the
confidence of all. His praise, as a polished
gentleman and accomplished superinten-
dent, is borne from every quarter OF Reaue
township: ard great advancement In the
educational cause has been insured by his
appointment.
The FREEMAN is read extensively
throughout this township. Our people are
well pleased with it.
An occasional deer is seen through this
. section, but spOrtsmen must be silent spec
tators TO their gambOls Of life and liberty.
The election in Reade township passed
of quietly. Following is the list OF those
elected Justice of the Peace. r. HoIlen (;
Constable. Chas. Troxeu Supervisors. Geo.
Miller and Alex TroxeIl School Directors
ID. J. Matthews and j. G.. HOllen Asses
sor, Geo. w. Troxell; Assistant Assessors.
NJ. l.. Glasgow and ). +. Glass; Auditor.
A. r. Wilhide Return Judge. =. ID. Nc
CartneY Inspectors, Milton Spencer and
Daniel Kuhn Township Clerk, E w. Sow
der.
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