The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-05-21
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Lilly. Pa. Nav ~, lSg1.
Ed. FREEMAN: The past week we had
lots OF rain mingled with cold nights and
froStS
By virtue of the new schedule which
went into effect on Sunday we are de-
prived of one of the most commodious
trains in the passenger service, especially
10 those having business to the
county capital. who must Low walk or
learn to ride the bike. We trust, however
this state of affairs will be recouSidered
soon. We don't envy our sister, Wilmore
in her good fortune in securing the Stopage
of Til gilt-edge train.-Hurrah for old
Jefferson boys. first last and all the time.
Our dear old land mark. Joha Kelly, who
resided here for upwards of forty six wears
passed calmly into the bosom of death last
Friday evening, surrounded by relatives
and friends, He was born in Ireland and
had passed his seventy second milestone
and was a citizen of the noblest type of
manhood His funeral was one of the
largest that ever entered the Catholic
church of this parrish. Besides his vener-
able wife he leaves To morn his loss John
r., William and James, single and al
home, and Mrs. Mary Lehey. the wife of
Thomas Lehey. Many representative
railroad men from nearly every town of the
PittSburg division, of which he was
trusted employe for more that forty years
were in attendance at the funeral The
family has our communities heartfelt
sympathy in their sad bereavement
Peace to his immortal soul and consolation
To his bereaved friends.
The same night Morgan Campbell'S spirit
took fight and passed away after a long
Seige of sickness. in the 23d year of his age
lie was promising young man and much
admired by the entire community. He is
survived by his father and two brothers
who have the sympathy of the community.
His funeral was largely attended Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock, interment in the
Catholic cemetery. Rest in IGace
Our town was shocked by the sudden
and accidental death of Frank g. Dumphy
who was frequent and admired visitor TO
this town from his early childhood He
was the oldest son of Mr.. Frank and Jo-
anna Dumphy, the latter having been born
and reared about a mile east of the head of
Plain Noe4, on the Old Portage railroad
His father died about six years ago at AL
toOna. Besides his grief stricken mother
he leaves to survive him one brother
John, and IA sister Mallie. Rest in peace
The Col. Dick White post q. A r. are in
session at this writing making final arrange
mentS for the suitable observance of Me-
mortal day which is very appropriate and
c"mmenGable To do honor To the illuStrious
heroes who fought and died 50 that our
flag should wave over an entire nation.
We have death-trap Tor man and beast
at the West end of town. keep your
eyes open on bridge No . West.
Tie street commissioners attention has
been called to this fact over a week ago
but he i not bonded of course
Editor James McCann. of our Sunni
reports boom for his journal We trust
james has a clear vision.
Among the visitors to Altoona at the
funeral of Frank G.. Dumphy. we note the
following: Herman ConneH. VIM. and
John Il. Kelly, Daniel Leahey, WIN. Ear.
David Brown, George Brant. +. J. George
and Misses Fannie and Edith Lahey. Liz
Zie Brandt, Marv Bradley. Bridget Mullen.
Scott Ermire Mrs. Margaret Ryan. Jennie
Brown, Winnie Brown and Susan Brown
Il. J. Bender the hustling merchant has
put up a new awning the next will be a
new ad in the FREEMAN To make his store
a leader in town.
John X. Kelly has opened new invoice
OF elegant new shoes
Our veteran friend John Sharp. who has
been a sufferer from rheumatism nearly all
winter. We are proud To state i able To be.
up ana out.
The new fence around the Catholic church
is certainly artistic and durable and adds
much TO the appearance of the four acre
plot.
1t Is stated that work on the new railroad
VIII be resumed by June lst
On TIE MING