The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-01-18
Rease Township Items.

hEADE TOWNSHIP, jan 10, 1889
DEAR Freeman The ''storu king of
the year reserved a part OF bis fury for this
section Last Wednesday will long live in
the remembrance Of our people. About two
O'Clock iu the afternoon the foIeboding of
the storm appeared. in q veiled heaven,
with clouds so dark as to obscure almost
everything. Then the earth was lighted up
and a terrible gale OF wind accompanied by
a heavy rain swept over the neiRhborhood.
The angry bIssts had telling effect The
storm like a liberated lion. went bowling
through the forests. twisting giant trees ont
of root, forcing off decayed branches. till
the woods became as dangerous as a hail
storm OF leadeu bullets. Fences were scat
tered promiscuously. buildings THROWN down
and many accidents reported. Forty trees
blown across the telegraph wires between
Glasgow and BerwinsdsIe alone. The
amount OF damage Is very great.
Lewis. little boy OF Mr.. Jas. HoIlen, of
Glasgow. has nearly recovered from the ef-
fects of severe cold.
A little ten-yesr old girl OF Isaac Edmis-
ton, who lives in = lonely part OF this town
ship. one and half mile from Lloydsville,
was accidently shot on last Thursday by
her li.tle brother. who Is a couple of years
older. The little boy was handling the re-
Solver which he thought was not loaded,
when the only loaded chamber was dis
charged. The bullet, a thirty-two calliore.
taking effect In the left shoulder and pass
ing through, lodged under the breast bone.
DIR. Ruthersuff, of Mountain Dale, was
summoned and made an attempt 70 extract
tie ball. but without success. At present
writing the child still lives. but her recovery
seems rather doubtful
Mr.. Geo. w. TroxelI. OF Roseland, is
erecting a substantial carriage and wagon
shep on his premises.
Mrs Henry hon, OF Roseland, is on the
invalid list.
Rev W. A. Baier and wife. who have been
! In CIearfield county for the past few months.
where the reverend gentleman has been
conducting vivai meetings. have again re-
turned to their home at Glasgow. We we're
sorry to learn that MI Baler, while away
met with painful Injury to his shoulder
and arm, the result OF a fall down a pair
| OF cellar steps. which be. in his haste to gel
past to an inviting Christmas dinner, be
| ing carried away by tho enthusiasm OF the
! occasion, and walking deliberately, Gas the
\ wicked do into a snsre) the reverend walk
| ed right down into the cellar ION a hop
step and jump" and before he knew any
thing he landed az the bottom. He co.,
| cluded that was a dark. cherries and
| uninviting pace to dine In, so hI
hustled himself quickly out of that, anC
came up and after all. made "good hand
at masticatiu9 the goobIer. We sympa
| thiva Wi i'm in k,,
as he Is alright again, the thought almos
proVokes smile to think how sometime
we poor mortals In attempting to reacn hlgl
stations OF honor are often hurled down TIE
ladder OF fame into utter darkness as wa
the subject OF our notice.
The last session OF the Cambria Court
Teachers Institute WAS attended by all on
tsachsrs- They aIl speak very highly of II
and are unanimous In pronouncing il the Be,
! ever held In the county. Much honur
due to Prof. Leech for making It a success
ID. Z HoIlsu. of Mountain Dale, Is con
Quoting a night school at New Germany
| this township.
Miss Myrtle MulhoIlum received on las
Friday evening the highest tokens of re
spect from her many young friends, VIII
rendered her a grand surprise ovation
Miss Myrtle, who lives near ROselaDds, anC
and wears the fresh blushes of sweet six
teen' claims she was not badly surprised
but on the contrary was fully aware OF th
well laid scheme OF her young friends {
( surprise her.
| The next session OF the Reade TOWNSHIP
local institute will be held at Shirley, In
! stead of Glasgow as previously announced
We are now enjoying very fine weather
| The mo ." school was highly favored o,
last Friday afternoon by visits from Messrs
5. W. Turner and Christian Mu,hoIlun
two OF Reade townships best citizens bn
| TO cap the climax Aunt Susie Turne
! came with her husband, Sir. S. W and II,
teacher aud school were perfectly de
/ lighted with her and their visits. r.