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DEMOCRAT AND SENTINEL
EBENSBURG, PA
1858
6 JAN 1857
VOL 5, NO 8
[paper dated 1857, should be 1858]
MARRIED
On the 31st ult., by Rev. L. R. Powell, Mr. THOMAS L. JONES, of Ebensburg, to Miss MARTHA WILLIAMS, of Cambria township.
Accompanying the above was a large and delicious cake. The happy couple have our thanks, hoping that they may lead a life of uninterrupted happiness.
27 JAN 1858
VOL 5, NO 11
JOHN CONRAD, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA CO., PA
COUNSEL given in the English and German languages. Collections promptly attended to. Office on Clinton street, in the room formerly occupied by David Hite Esq.
Jan. 7, 1857. Lilly.
OBITUARY
DIED--On Thursday, 21st inst., Mr. JOHN DAVIS, of this place, in the 53d year of his age.
10 FEB 1858
VOL 5, NO 13
A daughter of Mr. T. Brophy, of this place, aged six years, had her leg broken by a fall from off a chair last week. We are pleased to learn that the little sufferer is now doing well.
Our friend, Mr. Henry Foster, formerly of the Arcade Hotel, Johnstown, has just taken possession of the Ebensburg House in this place, lately kept by Mrs. Litzinger, and is now engaged in "fitting things up" for the accommodation of "strangers and travellers." Foster is a model landlord and a clever, whole souled fellow. We confidently recommend him to a liberal share of public patronage.
24 FEB 1858
VOL 5, NO 15
The Revd. P.H. Lemke, returned last week from Kansas where he has been residing for some time. We have not learned whether this is a mere visit or whether he intends taking up his residence among the "mountaineers" once more. The Revd. gentleman has hosts of friends in this County who will rejoice at this opportunity of once more taking him by the hand.
SHERIFF'S SALES.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Michael A. Kline, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Washington township, Cambria county, fronting on the old A.P.R.R. and adjoining lots of Mary Urban on the east and John Rainey on the west, containing -- acres, having thereon erected a one and a half story plank house and a plank stable now in the occupancy of the said Michael A. Kline. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of M.M. Adams.
10 MAR 1858
VOL 5, NO 17
OBITUARY.
DIED--In Ebensburg, on Tuesday evening, the 9th inst. of disease of the lungs, MRS. CHARLOTTE J. RODGERS, consort of JOHN RODGERS, JR. in the 21st year of her age. Funeral takes place at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
DIED--At the residence of her mother, in the borough of Ebensburg, on Saturday, the 6th of March, of consumption, Mr. DAVID D. DAVIS, in the 23d year of his age.
17 MAR 1858
VOL 5, NO 18
PEN AND SCISSORS
PETER McGOUGH, ESQ. has been elected Justice of the Peace for Washington township, the Berks of little Cambria. Peter possessed in an eminent degree of the duties necessary to make a good Justice--decency and good practical common sense. Require please our beaver touched.
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OBITUARY
DIED, This morning, at 6 o'clock at the residence of her father Capt. James Murray, in this place, Miss MARY JANE MURRAY, in the 28th year of her age. Funeral takes place on Friday, at 10 o'clock A.M. Friends are invited to attend.
In announcing the Death of this amiable young Lady, who was endeared to us by the ties of kindred, we have no consolation to offer her bereaved parents, save the assurance they have, as far as human being may be assured, that she has exchanged a world of care and sorrow, for one of never ending happiness. May she rest in peace.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At a Special meeting of Evening Star Special Temple, held March 9th 1858, the B.P.T. announced the death of our Sister Mrs. CHARLOTT J. RODGERS.
Whereupon a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Temple, who reported the following Preamble and Resolutions:
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to remove by death from our midst, our beloved Sister, whom we are confident is a bright spirit in that better Temple above; Therefore be it.
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the Divine Will, we can not but mourn and regret the death of our beloved Sister.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved husband and friends of our deceased in the loss of an affectionate Wife, and a loving Daughter and esteemed Sister; but we rejoice with them in the consoling thought that our loss is her infinite gain.
Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of Mourning for the space of thirty days, and that we enshroud the Charter in Mourning to the end of the present term.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the "Democrat & Sentinel" and "Mountaineer", and a copy be forward to the husband of the deceased.
JANE TIBBOTT
ANN NOBLE
ELIZABETH EVANS
31 MAR 1858
VOL 5, NO 20
MARRIED.
On Tuesday the 16th inst. in this place by the Rev. Mr. Jenkins, Mr. JERRMIAH EVANS, to Mrs. MARY ROBERT, all of this vicinity.
OBITUARY
On Wednesday morning, at 6 o'clock of consumption, MISS KATE COLLINS, in the 29th year of her age.
The funeral will take place from the residence of her Father, on Friday at 10 o'clock and proceed to the Catholic Cemetery at Summitville.
Her friends and relatives are requested to attend.
It has been beautifully said that "Heaven grants its favorites early deaths." The surviving Parent, Brothers and Sisters of the deceased have every assurance that a holy and blameless life affords that she is now at rest--that her immortal spirit took its flight from its earthly tenement, pleasing in the sight of its Creator, and offering fit for Heaven. May she rest in Peace.
NOTICE.
AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE to the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County, for the Incorporation of St. Francis Academy, at Loretto, which will be granted by our Court at its Session, to be held on the 24th day of May next, if no sufficient reason be shown to the contrary.
JOSEPH M'DONALD, Prot'y.
Prothono'ary's Office,
March 24, 1858, 4t.
7 APR 1858
VOL 5, NO 21
PEN AND SCISSORS
We learn from the Johnstown Tribune that an affray occurred in Conemaugh borough last Thursday morning, which will result in the death of Frederic Commacher, one of the parties. It appears that Commacher owns a house in Conemaugh borough, tenanted by a man named Baker. On the morning of the fatal occurrence, Commacher, accompanied by his son, visited the residence of Baker, for the purpose of demanding rent then due. Baker, the tenant, was absent, but his wife and Peter Baker, his brother, were in the house at the time Commacher entered. Commacher immediately demanded his rent. After some conversation, Commacher became excited, and picked up a stick and struck Baker with it. Baker immediately fled to another apartment, followed by Commacher. Baker then seized a shot gun which was standing in one corner of the room and "fired the contents into the left breast of Commacher," wounding him fatally". Baker immediately made his escape and is still at large. Commacher was still dying at the time of the last intelligence we received, but no hopes were entertained of his recovery.
NOTICE.
WHERAS LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the estate of Michael Farrabaugh, late of Munster Township, Cambria county, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned (residing in said Township) by the Register of the said county; all persons having claims against said deceased, are hereby notified to present them properly authenticated for settlement, and those indebted and required to make payment without delay.
ISADORE FARRABAUGH, Admr.
Feb. 12, 1858.
21 APR 1858
VOL 5, NO 23
PEN AND SCISSORS
On the 9th inst. Mrs. ESTHER GLASS, consort of Mr. JOHN GLASS departed this life at her residence in Allegheny township in the --th year of her age. The deceased was one of the primitive settlers of this county, having company with her husband emigrated to it when it was Emphatically a "howling wilderness." As a recompense for the privations which she encountered in her youthful days, she was permitted to live beyond the years usually allotted to mortal beings in this world to behold the "desert and solitary place become glad" and see her children and her children's children rise up and call her blessed.
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28 APR 1858
VOL. 5, NO. 24
PEN AND SCISSORS.
A Mrs. Smay, of Summerhill township, is now 101 years of age. She was born the year 1757, and was 19 years of age at the time of the Declaration of Independence. She is said to retain a vivid recollection of .... of the stirring events of the Revolutionary War. She is probably the "oldest ...." of this county.
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MARRIED.
In Ebensburg, on the 28th inst., by the Rev. D. Harbison, Mr. WILLIAM GARRETT, .... county, Kansas Territory, to Miss CAROLINE McCULLOUGH, daughter of Solomers McCullough, Esq., of Munster, Cambria county, Pa.
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SHERIFF'S SALES
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Charles Merriman and Susannah his wife of, in and to a lot of ground containing about one fourth of an acre more or less, situate in Conemaugh township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of Lewis Jacoby, Samuel J. Horner, Peter Jacoby and others, having thereon erected a one and a half story plank house, now in the occupancy of the said Charles and Susanna Merriman. taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Peter Jacoby and Margaret Jacoby his wife.
JOHN ROBERTS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Ebensburg, April 7, '58.
12 MAY 1858
VOL. 5, No. 26.
DROWNED. The body of a German named Henry Witting was found in the Conemaugh river, on Friday morning last, on a sand bar a short distance below the Cambria Bridge. The deceased was a resident of Cambria City, and worked in the ore mines of Wood, Morell & Co. The last seen of him alive was on the Wednesday evening previous to the finding of his body: He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his untimely end. An inquest was held upon the body by a Corner's jury summoned for that purpose, and their verdict was that he came by his death "in some manner to the jurors unknown." Johnstown Echo.
PEN AND SCISSORS.
A young Irishman named Lanigan, was crushed to death in the neighborhood of Johnstown, last week by a tree falling on him.
Frederick Cummacher, who was shot sometime since in Conemaugh Borough, adjoining Johnstown, is dead.
19 MAY 1858
VOL. 5, NO. 27.
MARRIED.
At the residence of the bride's Father, on Tuesday morning the 18th inst., by the Rev. D. Harbison, Dr. J. LOWMAN of Johnstown, to Mrs. MARY J. HEYER, daughter of J. Moore, Esq., of Ebensburg.
DIED.
In Munster township, on Wednesday, 19th inst., Mr. John Myers, in the 67th year of his age. Funeral will start from his late residence at 9-1/2 o'clock A.M.
2 JUN 1858
VOL 5., NO 29
A man named Isaac Blanchard was drowned in Stony Creek, near Johnstown, on last Monday evening. He was engaged in catching "drift timbers," when he accidently slipped into the stream.
The first newspaper in England was published in London, in the year 1588.
DIED.
At the Cambria County Poor House, the 19th inst., JOHN LEYDON, an inde--- person, and on the 25th inst, JOHN BRAM--HAM, aged 64 years.
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9 JUN 1858
VOL. 5, NO. 30.
MARRIED.
On Thursday, the 3d inst., by the Rev. S.E. Babcock, Mr. WM. T. DEVINE, of Montour county, to Miss MOLLIE J. HAMILTON, of Johnstown, Cambria county.
16 JUN 1858
VOL. 5, NO. 31.
A man named Morgan Williams, committed suicide, while laboring under an attack of temporary insanity, in Johnstown, last Wednesday morning. The deceased was until recently, an employee of the Cambria Iron Company, and was a temperate man. The Tribune says that "upon examination it was found that a huge gash was cut in the throat of the deceased, severing the windpipe, which had undoubtedly caused his death. A bloody jack knife, with the blade open, and a pool of blood where the body had fallen, gave evidence that the man had died by his own hands."
SECOND WEEK, JUNE COURT--The following cases have been disposed of:
Daniel W. Fox vs. Elias Baker--Jury find for the Defendant.
Our young friend, Andrew Gleason, of Summitville, has handed us the following item:
John Conway, an Irishman, was killed last Monday, at 12-1/2 o'clock, in the Central coal bank. He was undermining at the time, when a fall of coal came down on him. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss.
23 JUN 1858
VOL. 5, NO. 32.
DIED.
At his residence, in Summerhill, on the 18th inst., THOMAS CROYLE, aged 95 years.
[COMMUNICATED.]
Mr. Croyle was among the first settlers of Cambria county, having moved to it sixty years ago, and erected a grist-mill and sawmill, (well known as "Croyle's Mills,") to the great convenience of the scattered inhabitants of the county.
He leaves a son and daughter, and a number of grand-children, to mourn their loss.
As a citizen he was highly esteemed, and as a man and a friend those who knew him most interimately set most store on him. An impressive funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. D. Swope, of Johnstown. W.M.
23 JUN 1858
VOL. 5, NO. 32.
LIST OF RETAILERS OF FOREIGN AND Domestic Merchandize in Cambria county for the year 1858, Classification and Amount of License:
Class
License
Loretto Borough.
Felix Jacob
14
$7.00
William Litzinger
14
$7.00
Daniel Gallaher
14
$7.00
P.H. Shiels
14
$7.00
Philip Hertzog
14
$7.00
Summitville Borough.
John Stewart
14
$7.00
William M'Connell
14
$7.00
John Orner
14
$7.00
James Gleason
14
$7.00
Joseph A. Parrish
14
$7.00
James W. Condon
14
$7.00
Carroll Township
Jacob Leib
14
$7.00
Johnston Moore
14
$7.00
John E. Maucher
14
$7.00
James Phagan
14
$7.00
Michael Lattimer
14
$7.00
Peter Wible
14
$7.00
BREWERIES.
Elizabeth Bierly, Johnstown
$15.00
Isaac Parfitt, Conemaugh tp.
$15.00
Martin Schrotte, Carroll tp.
$15.00
Florain Bingle, Loretto
$15.00
Andrew Guice, Summitville
$15.00
Lazarus Reigle, Washington tp.
$15.00
DISTILLERIES.
George Litzinger, Loretto
$15.00
Daniel Wolfort, Johnstown
$15.00
TEN PIN ALLEY
Joseph Alwine, Con. Bor.
$30.00
EATING HOUSES,
Classified according to act of Assembly.
Jacob Leib, Carroll
$10.00
Philip Hartzog, Loretto
$10.00
30 JUN 1858
VOL 5, NO. 33
They have the whooping cough in Hollidaysburg and the measles in Huntingdon, both in their most malignant forms.
MARRIED.
On the morning of the 23d inst., by the Rev. J.H. Jones, Mr. BEN P. THOMPSON (formerly of Ebensburg,) to Miss ISABEL, daughter of Price I. Patton, of Philadelphia.
7 JUL 1858
VOL. 5., NO. 34
A TRUE PHILANTHROPIST
While in Loretto one day last week, we paused for a moment before the monument erected to the memory of the Rev. Demetrius A. Gallitzin, by the Catholic Congregation of that place, of which he was the founder, and for many years the faithful and zealous Pastor; suffering all the trials and privations which the pioneers of teh Alleghanies encountered. The Monument bears the following simple, unostentatious, but appropriate inscription:
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
DEMETRIUS AUGUSTIN GALLITZIN,
Of the noble Russian family of that name.
Born at the Hague, December 20th, 1770,
Died here, May 6th, 1840.
A loving flock, reaping the fruits of his all
sacrificing zeal, erected this monument as
a tribute of respect to his virtue, and a me-
morial of their gratitude.
MARRIED.
At the residence of Richard Trotter, at Lily's Station, Cambria county, on Sunday, the 4th inst., by the Rev. Simpson, Mr. JAMES C. MYERS, of Blair county, to Mrs. LAVINA TROTTER, of Lily's Station.
JOHN SHARBAUGH,
Justice of the Peace, Summittville, Pa.
ALL BUSINESS INSTRUCTED TO HIS care will be promptly attended to. He will also act as Auctioneer at Public ales whenever his services in that capacity are required.
April 28, 1858:24
14 JUL 1858
VOL 5, NO. 35
DIED
On the 13th inst., of consumption, at the residence of his father in Susquehanna township, Cambria co. Pa., Mrs. Gideon Kinports, in the 32nd year of his age.
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DEMOCRAT & SENTINEL
EBENSBURG, PA
1859
Wednesday, 12 Jan 1859
VOL 6, NO 8
A new Post Office has been established in Susquehanna township, called Platville. Andrew J. Farrell is Postmaster.
Wednesday, 19 Jan 1859
VOL 6, NO 9
We regret to learn that Mr. Anthony Lambaugh, well known to the people of this county, died in Kansas Territory, on the 6th inst. He was, we think, about 65 years of age at the time of his death. We have not learned any further particulars.
Married
On Tuesday, 11th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Pollard, MICHAEL LEVY, of Alleghany township, to Mrs. MARGRET TODD, of Ebensburg.
On Tuesday the 11th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Thomas Welch, Wm. T. M'CONNELL, to Miss SARAH BROWN, all of Summerhill Township.
On Thursday, the 6th inst., by the Rev. L.R. Powel, EVAN C. ENAVS (sp--Evans?), to Miss ELIZA EVANS, both of this place.
Wednesday, 26 Jan 1859
VOL 6, NO 10
Died
In this Borough on Tuesday the 18th inst., John M'ELROY, son of Lewis and Elizabeth Rodgers, aged 6 years and 24 days.
In Summitville Borough, on Wednesday the 19th inst., Mrs. MARGARET M. HUMPHRIES, consort of Gen. John Humphreys, aged 34 years.
The deceased was a sincere Christian, and a devoted and affectionate wife and mother. In her death her husband and children have encountered an irreparable loss. May she rest in peace.
Wednesday, 9 Feb 1859
VOL 6, NO 12
Died
In this Borough, on Tuesday the 1st instant, Samuel H. Gray, aged about 50 years.
At his residence, at Hemlock, on Monday the 7th instant, Lewis Cassiday, aged 46 years.
On Tuesday evening the 8, inst., ANN, infant daughter of Isaac and Alice Crawford, aged 5 months and 8 days.
The friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Wednesday, 16 Feb 1859
VOL 6, NO 13
We regret to announce that Mr. DENNIS NOON died at his residence in Munster township, on the 8th inst., aged 70 years. The deceased was a kind hearted and amiable man, and a good citizen. He was a brother to our venerable and esteemed fellow townsman, Judge NOON. He was much respected by those who knew him, and sustained through life the reputation of being an honest man. May he rest in peace.
Died.
On Thursday evening the 8 inst., ANN JANE, infant daughter of Isaac and Alice Crawford, aged 5 months and 8 days.
On Friday evening the 11, inst., CLARINDA AUGUSTA, daughter of James and Mary Myers, aged, 10 months. May she rest in peace.
Wednesday, 23 Feb 1859
VOL 6, NO 14
We are pleased to be able to state, that Dr. Lowman of Johnstown, who was dangerously injured a fwe weeks ago by being thrown from a sleigh in consequence of his horse having "run off," is rapidly recovering and will soon be himself again.
We announce with regret the death of JAMES M'DERMIT, Esq., who was well and favorably known to a large majority of the citizens of this county. He died at his residence in this place last Thursday evening. Aged -- years. [age not listed, only --]
Mr. M'Dermitt, during his lifetime filled a number of public positions, in all of which he rendered universal satisfaction. He was one of the Board of County Commissioners from, we think, the year 1840, until the year 1842. He was Commissioners Clerk, and an acting Justice of the Peace in this Borough for a number of years. Last year he was Steward of the County Poor House. During the year 1843 he was Editor of the Mountaineer, then the only Democratic paper published in this county. He was a sincere Christian, a good citizen, a kind and affectionate husband and parent and an honest man. Through life he acted well his part. After all, as has been truly said "when life's mockeries shall vanish from before us, and the heart that now beats in the proudest bosom, shall moulder unconscious beneath its kindred clay, art cannot erect a nobler monument or genius compose a purer pauegyrie." May he rest in peace.
Sheriff's Sale
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Augustin Little and John Ivory, Terre Tenant, of, in and to a lot of ground, situate in the Borough of Loretto, Cambria County, fronting on St. Marys street, adjoining lot of Francis Christy on the east, having thereon erected a two story frame house, with a two story plank back building attached thereto known as the "Franklin House" and a frame stable now in the occupancy of John Ivory. Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of Alex M'Mullen, Exr. and Margaret M'Mullen Ex'rx of Sam'l M'Mullen-dc'd.
Wednesday, 23 Feb 1859
VOL 6, NO 14
Sheriff's Sales
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Chas. Helfrick, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Chest Township, Cambria County, adjoining lands of Philip Miller, Augustus Rhoe, John Ashcraft and others, containing 83 acres more or less, about 14 acres of which are cleared having thereon erected a one and a half story hewed log house, and a log stable, now in the occupancy of the said Charles Helfrick. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Moore and Son.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Jacob Kline, of, in and to a tract of land situate in Chest township, Cambria County, adjoining lands of the heirs of Ruth M'Connell dec'd, containing 212 acres more or less, about 70 acres of which are cleared, having thereto attached, and a log barn, now in the occupancy of the said Jacob Kline, and a hewed log house and barn in the occupancy of Elizabeth Kline. Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of Martin Swam.
Wednesday, 2 Mar 1859
VOL 6, NO 15
Died
On Friday the 25th inst., ANN, daughter of Richard and Mary Thomas, aged 5 years.
On Monday morning the 28th inst., Mrs. NANCY EVANS, aged 55 years.
Wednesday, 9 Mar 1859
VOL 6, NO 16
Died.
In Armagh, on Tuesday afternoon, February 22d, JOSHUA M. BARKLEY, Esq., of Indiana Co., Pa.
In Johnstown, on Thursday night, 3d inst., of Consumption ANN MARTHA, wife of George W. Easly, Esq., in her 42d year.
In Conemaugh Borough, on Wednesday night, 2d inst., of Consumption, JOHN KINGSTON, Jr., aged about 22 years.
At the residence of John Dougherty, Esq., in Ebensburg, on Friday morning, 4th inst., Mrs. ANN ADAMS BROOKBANK, aged 96 years.
The deceased was one of the first settlers of this County, and suffered all the trials and privations which the Pioneers of this region of the county encountered. Like a true Christian woman, she was unambitious of earthly honor, and endeavored faithfully to discharge her duties as a wife and Mother. As the reward of her virtues, she was permitted to live many years beyond those usually allotted to mortal beings in this world. She was a sincere Christian and an affectionate mother and though dead, the
"Memory of her virtues yet,
Lingers like twilight's hues when the bright sun is set."
Wednesday, 16 Mar 1859
VOL 6, NO 17
We return our thanks to our esteemed friend, Mr. James Luther, for furnishing us with the particulars of the destruction of Mr. Wible's barn by fire. Will our friends in the county imitate his example, and send us an account of any circumstances that may occur in the neighborhood in which they reside worthy of notice. Favors of this kind will be gratefully remembered by us.
The Barn of Mr. Peter Wible in Carroll township, was destroyed by fire on last Friday evening. The fire originated we understand in a smoke house adjoining the Barn. Mr. Wible has sustained a heavy loss. The Barn was a large building, and was filled with grain hay &c. 400 bushels of Oats and 100 bushels of Rye, and a Threshing Machine were consumed. No insurance. About 100 dollars worth of meat, was consumed in the smoke house. Total loss $1,000.
We are pained to learn that the clothing of Mrs. Mary Powell, wife of David Powell, Sr., of Cambria township, accidentally caught fire last Tuesday evening, and before assistance could be rendered her she was so severely burned that she died on Saturday. She was we understand upwards of 60 years of age.
Died
In Cambria township, on Thursday evening, the 10th inst., MARIAH, daughter of Richard and Mary Thomas, aged 2 years.
In Carroll township, on Saturday night the 12th inst., JOHN WENTZ, aged about 50 years.
Wednesday, 30 Mar 1859
VOL 6, NO 19
Married
At the house of Henry Rager in Jackson township, Thursday, the 24th inst., by W.W. --- Esq., Mr. JOHN GRAY, to Miss MARY ANN RAGER, all of Jackson township, Cambria County. [article runs into left edge of paper]
Died
At his residence in Gallitzin in this County on Saturday the 26th inst., Mr. SAMUEL WATT, aged 73? years.
Mr. Watt emigrated to this County from the Eastern portion of this State some 34 or 35 years ago, and has been a citizen of it since that time. He was a good neighbor and an honest man, and commanded in a high degree the confidence of all who knew him.
In Johnstown, on the 26 inst., Mrs. ELIZABETH ROBERTS, wife of Howard J. Roberts, Esq., the daughter of Mr. Robert Carmon, formerly of this place, in the 30th year of her age.
The deceased had a large circle of acquaintances in this community, all of whom received the intelligence of her death with feelings of sincere sorrow. We trust that she is now at rest, in a other and happier world than this.
Wednesday, 6 Apr 1859
VOL 6, NO 20
Died
In Cambria township on Friday, morning the 2d. inst., Mrs. JANE ROBERTS, about 50 years of age.
Wednesday, 13 Apr 1859
VOL 6, NO 21
"Will you have it rare or well done?" said a landlord to an Irishman, a few days ago, as he was cutting a piece of roast beef. "I love it well done ever since I am in this country--for it was rare enough we used to ate it in Ireland."
The hotel of Mr. Enoch Rees, situated on the Indiana road, about six miles from this place, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night of last week. The family escaped with difficulty but a traveller who occupied an aparatment difficult of access, was burned to death. His remains, burned to a crisp, were discovered amid the smouldering ruins of the building next morning. He was a young man apparently about 21 years of age. We have not learned his name. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr. Rees' loss is very heavy. All the furniture in the building was consumed. No insurance.
We have received a communication recommending Augustin Durbin Esq., of Munster township, as the Democratic Candidate for Senator next fall; we will publish it next week.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 1859
VOL 6, NO 23
DIED
In Ebensburg, on Thursday evening the 2? instant, CLARA, daughter of David J. and Anna Jones, aged 3 years.
In Carroll township, on the 24th instant, Mr. FREDERIC FRESH, in his 85th year of his age.
Mr. George Huntley has just received and is now opening at his Tinware establishment, on High street, a large and well selected stock of Hardware. As he keeps good articles, and sells them cheap, he merits patronage. Give him a call.
The Ebensburg Brass Band visited Carrolltown last Monday, and delighted the citizens of that place with choice music. A ball came off in the evening at the Home of Martin Schrotte, and while the band discoursed eloquent music, the "fair women and brave men" of Carrolltown waltzed to their hearts' content. The Band returned home on Tuesday morning, well pleased with the trip.
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(no family members listed)
Wednesday, 4 May 1859
VOL 6, NO 24
MARRIED
On Thursday evening the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr. Powell, Mr. EDWARD DAVIS to Miss SARA GRIFFITH, both of this vicinity.
DIED
At his residence in Washington township, on the 12th ultimo, MICHAEL HASSAY, aged about 74 years.
In this place on the 27th ultimo, GEORGE, son of Samuel D. and Elizabeth Pryce, aged about 6 years.
In this place on the 27th ultimo, GEORGE, son of Samuel and Eliza Baxter, aged about 4 years.
Wednesday, 11 May 1859
VOL 6, NO 25
MARRIED
On Tuesday the 3d inst., by Rev. J.F. Kuhlman, Mr. JACOB S. KIEL, of Jefferson to Miss MARY A. ALTIMUS, of Indian county.
DIED
At his residence in Cambria township, an Friday night the 6th inst., GEORGE RODGERS SR. Aged about 75 years.
FOUND.--The body of Mr. Samuel Yeager, a merchant of Easton, Pa., who mysteriously disappeared a few weeks ago, has been found in the Ohio river, near Pittsburg. A considerable sum of money was found upon the body, which circumstances favors the supposition that his death was accidental.
Wednesday, 18 May 1859
VOL 6, NO 26
FIRE--We have just learned that the dwelling house of Montgomery Douglas, in Clearfield township was destroyed by fire on last Monday afternoon. The fire is supposed to have been communicated to the garret loft through a crevise in a flue passing through it. Nearly all the contents of the building were saved. Loss about eight hundred dollars.
WED 25 May 1859
VOL 6, NO 27
A little girl names Rose O'Rourke, aged about ten years, was drowned in the Canal Basin at Johnstown, on Monday of last week. She had been sent to the basin for a pail of water, and accidentally slipped into the basin, while endeavoring to obtain a foothold on one of the logs. When the body was recovered life was extinct.
Wednesday, 1 Jun 1859
VOL 6, NO 28
DIED
In Philadelphia, on the morning of the 27th of May, ISABEL, wife of Benjamin P. Thompson, in the 21st year of her age.
Less than a year ago, we announced the marriage of the deceased to Mr. Thompson, and little did we then think that we would be so soon called upon to chronicle her departure to the spirit land. We sincerely sympathize with Mr. Thompson in his melancholy bereavement.
SHERIFF'S SALES.
ALSO--All the right, title and interests of Augustine Little and John Ivory, terre tenant, of, in and to a lot of ground situate in the Borough of Loretto, Cambria county, fronting on St. Mary's street, adjoining lot of Francis Christy on the east, having thereon erected a two story frame house, with a two story plank back building attached thereto, known as the "Franklin House," and a frame stable, now in the occupancy of John Ivory. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Alexander M'Mullin, executor, and Margaret M'Mullin, executrix, of Samuel M'Mullin, dec'd.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of James Ross, of, in and to a tract of land situate in Clearfield township, Cambria county, warranted in the name of Jacob Roop, adjoining lands warranted to James M'Guire, John Boggs and others, containing 400 acres, more or less, having thereon erected a plank house and frame barn, a hewed log house, a log stable, a log house and cabin barn, and a log cabin and log stable, in the occupancy of Peter Adams, John Wilt and ___ ___, with about 80 acres cleared thereon. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suits of James Weakland, Simon Weakland, Augustine Weakland and John Weakland.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John Lantzy, of, in and to a piece of parcel of land, situate in Susq. Tp. Cambria County, adjoining lands of Francis Bearer on the East, South and West and by Jacob Luther on the North, and other, lands of defendant, containing 11 acres having thereon erected a one and a half story Frame house, frame carpenter shop and a new saw-mill in good repair, about five acres cleared and under fence (unoccupied). Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of J. Moore & Son.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CAMBRIA COUNTY
William Kittell Executor of the last Will and Testament of Jacob Behe dec'd., vs. Susan M'Coy et al. No. 28 December Term 1859. Summons in Partition.
To Susan M'Coy et al. heirs and legal representatives of Catharine Behe, late Catharine M'Coy deceased.
You are hereby notified to be and appear at the next Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County to be held at Ebensburg, on the 1st Monday of June next, then and there to accept or refuse the real estate of the said Jacob Behe, dec'd at the valuation put upon it by the Inquest or to show cause why the same should not be sold to wit; a certain piece or parcel of land situate in Alleghany township Cambria County, adjoining lands of the heirs of John Phelan dec'd lands of Mathias Behe and others, containing 99 acres and 21 perches, strict measure, valued and appraised at the sum of seven hundred dollars.
R.P. LINTON Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office.
Ebensburg, April 13, 1859
Wednesday, 8 Jun 1859
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A citizen of Chest township named Francis Schimp, was so seriously injured by the falling of a tree on Monday of last week, that he died the next day. His two sons chopped down a tree, which fell in a contrary course from that which they supposed: It struck Mr. Schimp on the head, and fractured the cranium. He survived about 24 hours after the accident.
MARRIED.
On Thursday evening, the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr. Powell, Mr. ROBERT THOMAS to Miss ELIZA DAVIS, both of this place.
Wednesday, 15 Jun 1859
VOL 6, NO 30
Mr. Lawrence Dee offers for sale a valuable tract of land in Susquehanna township. See advertisement in another column.
Mrs. Mary Potts, wife of Geo. W. Potts, of Pottsville, and niece of Hon. George M. Dallas, died suddenly, on Friday last, of heart disease, by fright.
Wednesday, 22 Jun 1859
VOL 6, NO 31
Death of Rev. T. M'Culloch.
We are pained to announce that Rev. T. M'Culloch, Pastor of the Catholic congregation at Summitville in this County, died of disease of the Lungs in Pittsburg, on last Monday. As a Priest he was true to the mission which his Divine Master had confided to him, & was devoted and zealous in the discharge of its sacred duties. He commanded in a remarkable degree the confidence, love and reverence of the congregation of which he had charge, and we are certain all of its members will receive the intelligence of his demise with feelings of profound sorrow. He was endowed with an intellect of the highest order, and we have heard him deliver sermons which in our opinion, exceeded any efforts of pulpit eloquence we ever heard before or since. We have not learned his age but presume he was about 45 at the time of his death.
James S. Clark Esqr., of this place has been appointed ticket agent at Cresson Station on the Penn. Rail Road. Mr. Clark is a gentleman and a good business man, and the Company have been fortunate in securing his service.
Wednesday, 29 Jun 1859
VOL 6, NO 32
An Affecting Scene.
We last week briefly announced the death of Reverend Thomas M'Cullough. His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery, at Summitville, in this county, on last Wednesday. In company with a number of persons from this place we attended his funeral. The burial service of the Catholic Church is solemn and impression, but this is not the subject to which were now intend referring. Comparatively speaking, we were a stranger to the deceased, and the sorrow for his death manifested by members of the congregation of which he had no long been the spiritual Guide, excited at once our admiration and astonishment. His remains were placed in the aisle of the church, directly in front of the altar, and the members of the congregation in their turn, silently and unostentatiously took a last look at the face of their beloved Pastor. It was an affecting scene. Stern men, whom we thought were incapable of a demonstration of sorrow, after gazing on the face of the dead, retired weeping as they walked. It was a sincere demonstration of sorrow. No preferment can be hoped for from the inanimate remains of mortality; the voice of flattery cannot soothe the dull cold ear of death.
MARRIED.
On the 12th inst., by the Rev. J. Potis, Mr. JAMES LOVELL, to Miss MARGARET HOLLAND, both of White Township, Cambria County.
DIED--In this place on Thursday the 23d, Mrs. Rachel M'Donald aged 77 years.
The deceased was a sincere Christian, and bore last illness, which was long and painful, with extraordinary patience, and resignation to the will of God. Her memory will long be cherished by those who knew her in life.
Wednesday, 6 Jul 1859
VOL 6, NO 32
Indian Massacre.
Mr. George W. Brown, of this place, handed us, on last Saturday, a copy of the Sentinel, published in Jacksonville, Oregon, containing an account of the murder of his brother A.J. Brown, and four other persons, by the Indian, about the first of May. He also gave us a letter from his brother F.M. Brown, containing all the particulars.
It seems the party left their homes, in Jacksonville or vicinity, for the purpose of selecting stock farms in a region of country as yet uninhabited. As they had no intention of intruding on Indian territory, they, of course, entertained no apprehensions of an attack, but were well armed. After the day had passed on which the party was expected to return, their friends began to fear that they had fallen into the hands of the Indians. A party was immediately organized for the purpose of searching for them. They immediately started on the trail of the missing party. The first expedition failed in discovering any clue to their fate, except that two or three dead horses, short with bullets, were discovered; they were identified as belonging to the missing men. A new expedition was organized, which finally succeeded in discovering the dead bodies of four of the party just as the search was about to be abandoned as hopeless, F.M. Brown adn Indian Agent Abbot made the discovery. A correspondent of the Sentinel says:
"The men had been assailed while lying in bed, as was very evident from their wounds. One was shot in the head, one had his head split open with an axe, one was shot in the breast and stabbed, and the other was shot through the breast. The throats of all were cut."
Mr. Brown in his letter says: "I found our brother in the grave. He had his throat cut, and a gash on the side of the head made by an axe. The wound extended from the back of his ear to the middle of his forehead." The following are the names of the murdered men: A.J. Brown, Eli Ledford, Samuel Probst, James Crow and S.F. Conger. The body of Mr. Ledford had not been discovered, but doubtless he shared the fate of his companions. A volunteer company had startead in pursuit of the Indians, but with what degree of success we have not learned.
Mr. Brown had on his person about three hundred dollars in money at the time of his murder. Of course, the Indians appropriated it to their own use before burying his remains. He was born and reared in Butler county, in this State, and was, we understand, about 24 years of age at the time of his death.
Wednesday, 13 Jul 1859
VOL 6, NO 34
We have been requested to state that an office and solemn High Mass for Rev. Thomas M'Cullough, will be celebrated at the Summit on Tuesday July 19th at 9 o'clock A.M.
As many of Rev. Clergy and Laity as can attend are invited to be present.
Wednesday, 20 Jul 1859
VOL 6, NO 35
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
SENATOR.
AUGUSTIN DURBIN, of Munster Township, (Subject to the Decision of the Senatorial Conference.)
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ASSEMBLY.
DANIEL LITZINGER, of Chest Township.
DIED--On the 5th inst., near Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. ANN CRATZER, daughter of George Murray, Esq., formerly of this county.
Wednesday, 3 Aug 1859
VOL 6, NO 37
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
AUDITOR GENERA,
RICHARDSON L. WRIGHT,
OF PHILADELPHIA.
SURVEYOR GENERAL,
JOHN ROWE,
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY.
SENATOR.
AUGUSTIN DURBIN, of Munster Township, (Subject to the Decision of the Senatorial Conference.)
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ASSEMBLY.
DANIEL LITZINGER, of Chest Township.
PROTHONOTARY.
JOSEPH M'DONALD, of Ebensburg.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
PHILIP S. NOON, of Ebensburg.
TREASURER.
JOHN A. BLAIR, of Ebensburg.
COMMISSIONER.
D.T. STORM, of Richland Township.
CORONER.
JAMES S. TODD, of Ebensburg.
AUDITORS.
GEORGE C.K. ZAHM (3 years)
T.B. MOORE (2 years)
POORHOUSE DIRECTOR.
REES J. LLOYD, of Cambria Township
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
S.D. PRYCE, of Ebensburg.
Death of an Old Citizen
Mr. John Glass, one of the Pioneers of this County, died at his residence in Alleghany township, near Loretto, on Thursday the 28th ultimo, in his 87 year of his age. He emigrated to this County some time during the year 1801, four years before the organization of the County, and a short time after Rev. D.A. Gallitzin commenced his settlement at Loretto. The territory now included within the limits of Cambria County then contained only a few hundred inhabitants scattered over a large scope of territory. They encountered all the privations to which the first settlers of the Western portion of Pennsylvania wre subject. But few of the present inhabitants of this County, can properly appreciate all the trials, privations and dangers, which its pioneers encountered and overcame. Mr. Glass settled on a tract of land near Loretto and by his own unaided exertions, succeeded in opening what is now one of the largest and most productive farms in Alleghany township. He was a strictly honest man, a good neighbor and a sincere but unostentations Christian. His remains were followed to their last resting place, by a large concourse of his relatives and neighbors, who long had loved and esteemed him. Of him it might with truth by said that
"His youth was innocent; his riper age
Marked with some act of goodness every day,
And Watched by eyes that loved him calm and sage,
Faded his late declining years away,
Cheerful he gave his being up and went,
To Share the holy rest, that waits a life well spent."
DEATH OF THE HON. RICHARD RUSH--This distinguished statesman died at his residence in Philadelphia on last Saturday morning, in the 79th year of his age. He was a son of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was for some time Attorney General of this State, Attorney General of the U.S., Minister to Russia, also to Great Britian, and Secretary of the Treasury under Mr. Adams. He filled several other important offices, and was one of the first statesmen of his day.
Mr. J.F. Campbell, of the Blairsville Record, has been prosecuted, (persecuted we presume would be the better word) for Libel by Read, the late editor of the Blairsville True American. As Mr. Read commeced and carried on the controversy with Mr. Campbell, he has now no right to complain if he has had the worst of it, or to ask that the strong arm of the Law shall assist him in vanquishing his enemy. We hope Mr. Campbell may have a safe deliverance.
$20 REWARD!
BROKE JAIL of Cambria county, and escaped therefrom, on Friday, the 1st day of July inst., two men named SAMUEL M'CULLOUGH and HENRY JOHNSTON. M'Cullough is about 5 ft. 8 in. in heighth, fair hair, and about 25 years of age--has a wife living about Ninevah, in Indiana county, Pa. Johnston is about 6 ft. in heighth, dark complexion, dark hair, about 24 years of age--his father lives near Forwardstown, Somerset co., Pa., where said Henry made his home. Said prisoners were convicted at June sessions last, and Johnston was not yet sentenced. The clothing they had while in prison was left behind, and therefore must have had clothing furnished them by persons outside.
The above reward will be paid for both, or $10 for either, if taken up and accured in any prison in this State.
R.P. LINTON, Sheriff.
Shft's Office, Ebensburg, Pa.
July 20, 1859--35-35.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
BY Virtus of an alias writ of Vend. Expon. Issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County, and to me directed there will be exposed to Public Sale, on the premesis in Chest Springs Borough, Cambria County, on Saturday the 6th day of August next, at 1 o'clock P.M. the following real estate, to viz:
All the right title and interest of William M'Guire, of, in and to Eighteen lots of ground situate in Chest Springs Borough, Cambria County known on the plan of said Borough by the Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 30, 31, and 32. Lot No. 24 having thereon erected a two story frame house, a frame stable and other buildings now in the occupancy of said Wm. M'Guire.--Lot No. 25, having thereon erected a two story frame house in the occupancy of Cornelus M'Guire. Lot No. 29, having thereon erected a 1-1/2 story plank house now occupied as School house.--Lot No. 30, having the con erected a 1-1/2 story plank house, now in the occupancy of Montgomery Douglass; The remaining 14 Lots improved and under fence, now in the occupancy of the said William M'Guire.
Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of Powell F. Clayton.
R.P.LINTON, Sheriff.
Shft's Office, Ebensburg, Pa.
July 13, 1859--35-35.
GEO. R. LEWIS, M.D.
TENDERS his professional services to the citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity, he may be found in the Office formerly occupied by Dr. D. W. Lewis. Night calls may be made at the office.
July 6, 1859--tf.
New Tailoring Establishment
THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity that he has opened a Tailoring establishment next to Dr. Bunn's Drug Store, where he is prepared to manufacture garments of the latest style and most complete workmanship. He hopes, by strict attention to bussiness, to merit and receive a share of patronage.
THOMAS DEVINE.
July 6, 1859--tf.
LIST OF CAUSES,
SET down for trial at a Court of Common Ples to (be) held at Ebensburg, for the county of Cambria, commencing on Monday, the 12th day of September, 1859:
Kimmell
vs
Barnett & Hamilton,
Statler
vs
Hoffman,
Cox
vs
Singer,
Pa. R. R. Co.
vs
Dublin,
Riddle
vs
Roberts,
Hoffman
vs
Swires et al.,
Newkirk et al.
vs
King et al.,
City Bank
vs
Whites,
Abboss
vs
Glasgo,
Bickford
vs
Cooper & Co.,
Gibbons & Bolsinger
vs
Stiner,
Pershing, assignee of Vickroy
vs
Gates,
A. M. & R. White
vs
Wm. K. Piper,
Shaffer et al.
vs
Lampfield et al.,
Quick
vs
Penna. R.R. Co.,
Cohn & Co.
vs
Roberts,
Wm. K. Piper for use
vs
White,
Elli
vs
Swegler et al.,
Stutzman
vs
Gates,
Neff
vs
Stahl,
Swires et al.
vs
Ross,
Morris, Tasker & Co.
vs
Paul,
Whitings Ins rsees (??)
vs
Given,
Hughes,
vs
Keith's adm'r.,
Apt.
vs
Bailey,
Fronheiser, end use (??)
vs
White,
Same
vs
Same,
Same
vs
Same,
Roberts
vs
Moore,
Henby
vs
Murray & Warner,
Meyers et al. for use
vs
Tiley, Sr.,
M'Dermitt
vs
Litzinger,
Davis for use
vs
Bracken,
Whites & Co.
vs
Paul
Whites
vs
Kline,
Whites
vs
Rainey,
Pryce
vs
Linton, Shft.
Meyers et al. for use
vs
Tiley, Sr.
JOS. M'DONALD, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office,
Ebensburg, Aug. 3, 1859.
LIST OF CAUSES,
SET DOWN for trial at an ADJOURNED COURT to be held for Cambria county, at Ebensburg, commencing on MONDAY, the 29th day of August, A.D. 1859:
Rex, Kemerer & Co.
vs
Paul,
Ebensburg & Susq. Plank Road
vs
M'Gough,
M'Guire et al.
vs
Weakland et al.,
Cassiday
vs
Skelly,
Lippincott & Co.
vs
Fenlon, sur. Par.,
Weakland
vs
Luther,
Snyder
vs
Adams,
Rhey
vs
Johnstown Iron Co.,
Commonwealth
vs
Gillan,
Stillsell & Porter
vs
Whites,
O'Niell
vs
Eash,
Shochan
vs
West Branch Ins. Co.,
Pringle
vs
Murray, Zahm & Co.,
Glass
vs
Shiels,
Henley
vs
M'Coy,
Glass' Executors
vs
Glass,
Litzinger
vs
Dougherty,
Hughes
vs
Glass,
Fronheiser
vs
Oram,
Hollowell & Co.
vs
M'Cann,
Jones
vs
Linton,
M'Conlogue
vs
M'Gonigle.
JOSEPH M'DONALD, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office,
Ebensburg, July 30, 1859.
LIST OF CAUSES,
SET down for trial at a Court of Common Pleas to be held at Ebensburg, for Cambria county, commencing on MONDAY, the 5th of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1859:--
Eckenrode
vs
Ryan,
Cox
vs
Munson,
Whites
vs
Peach,
Little
vs
Osler,
Noels
vs
Fultz,
Teeter
vs
Haynes,
Whites for use
vs
Sharp's adm'rs.,
M'Murtrie et al.
vs
Fox,
Commonwealth
vs
Moreland et al.
Kruise
vs
Murray,
Roberts
vs
Murray,
Gray
vs
M'Kibben et al.
JOSEPH M'DONALD, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office,
Ebensburg, July 27, 1859.
Wednesday, 10 Aug 1859
VOL 6, NO 38
DIED
In this place, on Saturday the 6th inst, of Consumption, Mrs. ALICE CRAWFORD, consort of Isaac Crawford, aged 33 years 10 months and xx days.
The deceased was a member of the M.L. Church; and while sustaining that relation, she lived a consistent Christian life. Her illness, which was of several months duration, and was at times painful, was borne with meekness and patient resignation. For several weeks previous to her death, her "peace flowed like a river," her spiritual sky was unclouded, and she expressed her willingness to depart and be "with Christ, which is far better." Her death was peaceful, with scarcely a struggle she yielded up the spirit, which soared away to mingle with the blood washed throng, around the throne of God. The pure spirits of her four little children, which had passed on before, no doubt, welcomed her to the blissful home on high, where they shall be united forevermore. She leaves a husband and a number of relatives who mourn her absence, but they mourn not as those who have no hope, for their loss is here infinite gain.
Wednesday, 24 Aug 1859
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MARRIED
At the Catholic Church in Carrolltown, on the 15th inst., Mr. JOSEPH GILL of Chest tp. to Miss MARY WENTZ, of Carroll township.
Well done Joe. You have acted wisely in bidding farewell to the gloomy value of celebacy, and emegrating to the happy state of matrimony, and we sincerely hope all the old bachelors of our acquaintance will go and do likewise.
Death of another Old Citizen.
MR. JAMES KEAN, died on last Friday, at the residence of Thomas Monahan, in Summerhill township, in the one hundred and fifth year of his age. He was probably the oldest man in the county. He was born in 1754 and was consequently 29 years of age at the time of the Declaration of American Independence. He was a native of Ireland, but emigrated to this country shortly after the close of the Revolutionary war. He was the father of Colonel John Kean, now of Kansas Territory, who represented this County several times in the State Legislature. One who knew him well informs us, that he was a good citizen and a kind neighbor. He never sought for notoriety, but was content with "acting well his part" as an honest and unpretending citizen. His intellect remained unclouded to the last, and he died cheered by the hope of ternal happiness beyond the grave. May he rest in peace.
The fruit crop in this County, with the exception of Clearfield township, is an entire failure. The June frost made a "clean sweep" of the applies peaches and plums, and the Mountaineers will be compelled to draw on their friends of the Juniata valley, for a supply of fruit for the approaching winter, spring and summer. We learn that in Clearfield township none of the orchards were injured by the frost, and that there the yield of fruit will be very large.
A few Plain Questions.
[From the Allentown (Pa.) Democrat.]
DEMOCRATS! Cut this out and ask your Know Nothing and Republican neighbors the following simple questions:
Who are in favor of giving negros the right of suffrage which they refuse to foreign born citizens?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who passed the law in Massachusetts preventing foreign born citizens from voting, when duly naturalized according to the Constitution of the United States?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who recommend(ed) the same law to be passed in New Jersey?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who sanctioned and approved that odious measure in Pennsylvania, by giving silent consent in their late State Convention?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who introduced a bill in the Legislature of Ohio to strike out the word "white" form the constitution in order to give negros the right of suffrage?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who are in favor of foreigners not voting until they are 21 years in this country?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who voted against admitting Minesota as a free state?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who voted against admitting Oregon as a free State?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who carried banners in 1856 upon which only sixteen States appeared where they should have been thirty-two?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
Who are in favor of letting the Union slide?
The Know Nothings and Republicans.
SHERIFF'S SALES
BY virtue of Sundry writs of Vendtham Esponas and Loveri Facies (??) issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County and to me directed, there will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Court House, in the Borough of Ebensburg, on MONDAY, the 5th day of September, next, at one o'clock, P.M., the following real estate, to wit:
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John Zerbee, of, in and to a lot of ground, situate in the town of St. Augustin, Clearfield township, Cambria County, adjoining lands of Jacob Kline, David Mills and others, and having thereon erected a two story plank house, now in the occupancy of Martain Travis. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suits of Henry J. Darling, et. al.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John Kearney, of, in and to a lot of ground, situate in the Borough of Connamuagh, Cambria County, fronting on Singer Street, and extending back along an alley on the North West, and adjoining a lot of Harmon Beamer, on the South East, having thereon erected a two story double frame or plank house and small stable, now in the occupancy of Michael Kearney and the said John Kearney. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Samuel Duncan.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Mary Margaret Schneider, of, in and to a piece of parcel of land, situate in Chest township, Cambria county, containing 150 acres, more or less, adjoining lands of John Bolweaver, and others, about five acres cleared, and a cabin-house thereon erected. Taken in execution anad to be sold at the suit of Daniel Kline, for use of Michael A. Kline now for use of Jacob Kline.
ALSO--All the right, title and intere(s)t of Jacob Shaffer, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate in Allegheny township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of James Nelson, Joseph Dodson and others, containing 56 acres, more or less, about 80 acres of which are cleared, now in the occupancy of said Jacob Shaffer. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of John Pryar.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John L. M'Kenzie, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate in Washington township, Cambria County, adjoining lands of Michael Bradley, Joseph Itle, John M'Kenzie and others, containing 109 acres, more or less, about 40 acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a two story hewed log house and stable, now in the occupancy of Sylvester M'Kenzie. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Francis O'Freil.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of A. Plummer, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Summerhill township, Cambri(a) County, adjoining lands of Elisha Plummer, Joseph Knepper and Ephram Crum, containing 58 acres more or less, about 30 acres of which are cleared having erected the(re)on a 2 story hewed log house, a bank barn and a spring house, now in the occupancy of the said Abraham Plummer. Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of George Murray.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Hugh M'Closkey, of, in and to a lot of ground, situate in the Borough of Summitville, Cambria County, fronting on the Turnpike, adjoining lots of Christian Reich, on the east, and Jacob Sharbaugh, on the west, having thereon erected a two story plank house, now in the occupancy of Mrs. Mary M'Dermitt. Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of Domnick Eager.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John Moran, deceased, now in the hands of the Administrators of said deceased, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate in Washington township Cambria County, adjoining lands of the heirs of William Bradley, dec'd, Thomas H. Porter and others, containing 50 acres, more or less, about 20 acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a cabin house with a plank building thereto att(a)ched, now in the occupancy of Hugh O'Donnell Jr. Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of Charles O'Hagan.
Wednesday, 7 Sep 1859
VOL 6, NO 42
The dwelling house on the farm of Mr. John Bradley in Munster township, was destroyed by fire on last Thursday night. As the house was unoccupied, the fire was doubtless the work of an incendiary. Mr. Bradley offers a reward of fifty dollars for such information as will lead to the arrest and convention of the incendiary.
Court Proceedings.
The following cases was tried at an adjourned Court held in this place last week:--
Susan Pringle vs. Murray, Zahm, & Co. No. 24, December Term, 1858. Assumptsit. Aug. 29, 1859, cause reached, and jury called and sworn, and verdict for Plff. For $230.30, with costs.
Executors of John Glass, vs. John J. Glass, No. 126, December Term, 1858. Scire Facais for costs. Aug. 29, 1859, cause reached, and jury called and sworn, and verdict for Plff. For $18.00-1/4.
Michael Snyder vs. Thomas Adams et al., No. 30, September Term 1858. Cause, &c. Aug. 30, 1859, cause reached, and jury called sworn, and verdict for Deft.
George Litzinger vs John Dougherty.--No 135, December Term, 1858. Appeal. August 30, 1859, settled by the parties as per agreement filed.
Jacob Fronheiser vs Thomas Oram. No. 184. December Term, 1859. (Judgement opened.) Aug. 30, 1859, continued by consent.
George Lippincott & Co. vs. John Fenlon, S.P. No 65, June Term, 1858. Case &c. Aug. 30, 1859, continued at the costs of the Plffs.
Stillsel and Porter, Endorsees; vs. A. M. & R. White. No. 1, December Term, 1858 Assumpsit. Aug. 30, 1859, continued at costs of the Plffs.
Charles O'Neill, vs. Tobias Eash, No. 4, December Term, 1858 Ejectment.-Aug. 29, 1859, continued at the costs of the Deft.
Patrick M'Conlogue vs Jeremiah M'Gonigle. No. 61, June Term, 1859. Appeal from award. Aug. 30, 1850(9?), Deft. Confesses judgement upon the award of arbitrators, $[blank], with costs.
Rex, Kemerer & Co. vs. Lewis Paul.--No. 164, September Term, 1856. (Judgement opened.) Aug. 30, 1856, cause reached and jury called and sworn. [1856??]
This case was submitted to the jury last evening, and the verdict is not yet returned.
Overseers of the Poor of Summerhill tp. Vs. Thomas M'Gough Jr., No. 95, June Term, 1857. Ejectment. Sept. 1, 1859, cause reached, and jury called and sworn verdict for Deft.
George Weakland vs. John S. Luther.--Ejectment September 2nd 1859, cause reached, and jury called who find for the defendant.
'A. J. Rhey for use vs The Johnstown Iron Company. September 3d. cause reached, and jury called who find for the plaintiff two hundred and ninety dollars.
Commonwealth vs. Philip Gillan. September 3, 1859, cause reached, and jury called who find for the defendant, but that he pay the costs.
Wednesday, 14 Sep 1859
VOL 6, NO 43
PROCEEDINGS OF COURT
1st week of September Term, Quarter Sessions.
Com'th vs. George Nagle, James N. Nagle, John Orner, John Orner Jr., Porter Orner, and Wm. Nealis. No. 3 Sept. Sessions, 1859. Larceny, True Bill Sept. 6, 1859, nolle proseque to James N. Nagle, and a jury called and sworn, who find George Nagle and John Orner jr. guilty of Larceny, and Wm. Nealis guilty of receiving stolen goods, and John Orner sr. and Porter Orner not guilty. 7th Sept. 1859, motion in arrest of judgement.
MARRIED
On Saturday the 3d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Jenkins, Mr. DAVID POWELL SR. of Cambria township, to Miss MARY REES, of Blacklick township Cambria County.
DIED
On Sunday evening, the 11th inst., in Clearfield township Mrs. BETSEY WILL, aged about 50 years.
Wednesday, 21 Sep 1859
VOL 6, NO 44
We learn that the right hand of Mr. Jerome Dawson of Allegheny township, was cut off a short distance below the wrist, by a circular saw on last Saturday. It seems he was endeavoring to remove some object from the log which was being sawed, when the saw caught his hand and severed it instantly from the arm. Our informant states that it was the opinion of the physicians in attendance, that it would be necessary to amputate the arm above the wrist in order to save his life.
Mr. Ebenezer Davis died in this place on last Sunday, aged about 36 years. He was for many years a soldier in the British army. He served under the celebrated but ill-fated Sir John Moore(??), during the Peninsula war, and was present at the battle of Corona. He was a native of Wales.
Wednesday, 28 Sep 1859
VOL 6, NO 45
A little girl of Mr. Thomas J. Williams, of this place, aged about seven years, while engaged in playing in the grounds o the "Union School" on Monday afternoon, accidentally slipped and fell. On picking her up it was discovered that her left leg was broken a short distance below the knee. She was immediately taken home and a physician called in. The little sufferer is now doing well.
MARRIED--On Thursday, September 15th inst. by the Rev. Thomas Van Scyce, Mr. CHRISTIAN WALTERS (??) to Miss MARGARET FIGART, all of White township, Cambria county.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 1859
The Fair.
The fair of the Cambria County Agricultural Society was well attended, and the exhibition of live stock, vegetables, &c., quite respectable. The trotting match was a faslure, owing to reasons "which it is not meet we should set down." Judge Taylor delivered a very eloquent address on the last day of the exhibition. The fantastics made a very imposing display on a very small scale. They created a senation the effects of which was felt by many until two days after the election. More comments when we receive the list pf premioms.
However, as our friends the of Cambria Tribune are in the habit of boasting of the size, weight, &c., of the vegetables raised in the vicinity of Johnstown, we beg leave to lay before them at present, the following facts connected with the vegetable kingdom in and about Ebensburg. 9 Beets raised on the Poor House Far, exhibited at the fair, weighed 95 pounds. The following raised in the garden of our fellow townman John Fenlon, Esq., are certainly hard to beat: A head of Cabbage measuring 40 inches in circumference; two red peppers, each measuring 9 inches in circumference. A potato on exhibition, raised by John Humphreys, weighed 3 lbs. 6 oz, can our Johnstown friends beat that. 2 radishes raised by Mrs. Gardner, measuring 30 inhes in circumference each. We cannot refrain from speaking in terms of the highest commendation, of a "what not" manufactured by Mrs. E. J. Mills of this place. It displayed good taste, patience and stkill. The patent buggy wheels exhibited by our friend Mr. I. C. Singer, attracted considerable attention. They command the approbation of all competant judges.
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Mr. Jacob Yost and wife of Carroll township, were thrown from a small wagon on the 6 inst., and severely injured. They are both about 70 years of age. They were returning home from this place by way of the old Carrolltown road, when their horse a short distance from town became suddently frightened at some object which arrested his attention, and he started off at a gallop down hill. At the foot of the hill the coupling of the wagon gave way, and the old lady and gentleman were thrown from the bed of the wagon in which they were seated, with considerable force. The old lady's right arm was broken in two places, but she mastered sufficient strength to walk back to town and obtain assistance. One of the old gentleman's ribs was broken, and he was severely bruised. Both are rapidly recovering.--The horse continued his "mad career" to a neighboring Farm House, where he was caught.
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The dwelling house of William M'Gahey in Munster township, was destroyed by a fire on the night of the --- inst. The inmates narrowly escaped uninjured. It is not known how the fire originated. Loss about $400.
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We have received a number of the Democrat and News, published in Devenport City, Iowa. It is edited by Maj. Thomas A. Maguire, formerly of this County. Maj. Maguire is an able and scarcastic political writer, and it will doubtless not be long until his services will be properly appreciated by the Democracy of Iowa. We wish our friend success in his new enterprize. Daily $5 per year, Weekley $2.
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The new firm of D.J. Evans & Son, have now on hand, a splendid assortment of Ready Made clothing, as the old stand of Evans & Hughes. As in time of peace our government should prepare for war, so at this season of the year, every man should prepare for winter by providing himself with comfortable clothing. Call in and see the new firm and examine their stock.
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We direct the attention of our readers, to the advertisement of W.M. Hoyt & Co's Nursery, in to days paper. They have disposed of a large quantity of Fruit and Ornamental trees in this county during the last few years, which have given general satisfaction. Their fruit trees are adopted to our mountain climate. Our friend P. Braniff, Esq., of Loretto, will attend to sales in this county.
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W. G. Murray, Esq., Post Master, Hollidaysburg, will please accept our thanks for sending us the official vote of Blair County. The following is his letter to us:
Hollidaysburg, October 14, 1859.
MR. MURRAY,--Dear Sir.--Below I give you the official vote of Blair. I hope we may never look upon its like again.
Democrats.
Republicians.
Wright,
1349
Keim,
2602
Rowe,
1339
Cochran,
2600
Durbin,
1281
Hall,
2734
Neff,
1588
Burley,
2422
Yours, &c.
W. G. MURRAY,
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LIST OF JURORS--DECEMBER TERM.
The following is the list of Grand and Traverse Jurors for the December Term of court:
GRAND JURORS
Wm. K. Piper, foreman, Ebensburg, gentleman
Cooper Joseph, Allegheny, Farmer
Cobaugh Pual, Jackson, do
Dimond Joseph A., Summerhill, do
Elder Richard, Allegheny, do
Evans Evan E., Ebensburg; Shoemaker
Freidthoof Henry, Conemaugh Bor., Carpenter
Ferguson John, Blacklick, Farmer
Goughnour John S., Taylor, do
Gilman Jacob, Richland, do
Hoffman David, do do
James Joseph, Jackson, do
Litzinger James, Clearfield tp., do
Lucas David, Conemaugh Bor., Laborer
Marsh William, Yoder, Farmer
M'Closkey William, Washington, Sawyer
Ream William, Yoder, Farmer
Slater Josiah, Conemaugh Bor., Laborer
Slick Jacob W., Croyle, Farmer
Shorten John, Chest, do
Storm Arthur, Summitville, do
Scott J. Wesley, White, do
Thomas Moseach (?), Ebensburg, Shoemaker
Yeager Francis, Chest, Farmer
TRAVERSE JURORS--FIRST WEEK
Ambrose Braniff, Summerhill, Farmer
Bookmyer John, Carroll, do
Croyle Samuel, Croyle, do
Coonahan Dennis, Washington, Carpenter
Cree George, White, Farmer
Connery John, Cambria, do
Donoughe Patrick, Washington, Farmer
Dunmyer John, Jackson, do
Evans Evan J., Cambria, Sawyer
Ellis Charles B., Johnstown, Gentleman
Evans Edward D., Ebensburg, Teacher
Fye John H., Richland, Farmer
Frits Hiram, Carroll, do
Farabaugh George, do do
Fockler Adam, Johnstown, Grocer
Griffith Thomas, Cambria, Sawyer
Grumbling Jacob, Richland, Miller
Gill Anthony, Chest, Farmer
Griffith James, Conemaugh Bor., Blacksmith
Horner Samuel, Yoder, Farmer,
Headrick John, Jr., Conemaugh Bor., Carpenter
Itel John, Washington, Farmer
Jeffries John L., Johnstown, Justice
Krise William G., Clearfield, Farmer
Kline Michael A., Washington, Sawyer
Kuntz Joseph, Johnstown, Carpenter
Leamer Henry, Susquehanna, Farmer
Layton Wm., Johnstown, Carpenter
Marlett Henry, Washington, Sawyer
Murray James, Ebensburg, Grocer
Mills George, Cambria, Sawyer
Myers John B., Loretto, Inn keeper
Noel William, Chest, Farmer
Owens David, Cambria, do
Pryce David W., do do
Parke John, Johnstown, Marble, Manufacturer
Page George, Taylor, Farmer
Paul John, Richland, do
Reed Oliver, Blacklick, do
Ryan William, Allegheny, Inn keeper
Singer Jacob, Conemaugh, Farmer
Stolts Peter, Carroll, do
Skelly James A., Croyle, do
Too James S., Ebensburg, Cabinet Maker
Tibbott Samuel, Cambria, Millwright
Westover John, Susquehanna, Farmer
Younker George, Yoder, do
Yinger Alexander, Loretto, Saddler
TRAVERSE JURORS--SECOND WEEK
Bowman George W., White, Farmer
Bender John, Carroll, do
Behe Joseph, Carrolltown, Carpenter
Buck John, Carroll, do
Burkypile Johathan, Conemaugh, Farmer
Burgen Lewis, Clearfield, do
Custer Ephrai, Conemaugh, do
Cover Alexander, do, do
Canan S.D., Conemaugh Bor., Merchant
Evans David, Ebensburg, Mason
Evans Evan D., do, Carpenter
Fickes George, Taylor, Farmer
Goughnour Samuel D., Jackson, Farmer
Gilan William, do, do
Hoover Lewis, Ebensburg, Chair maker
Hoover Francis, Clearfield, Farmer
Kirkpatarick James Jr., Carroll, do
Luther D.A., do, Carpenter
Luther John, do, Farmer
McMullen William, Clearfield, do
Magahe John, Munster, Carpenter
Marbourg Alexander, Johnstown, Merchant
McDermit Henry, Clearfield, Farmer
McConnel Agustin, Summitville, Carpenter
Nagle Richard H., Susquehanna, Farmer
Pringle Philip W., Croyle, do
Pringle Jacob (of Geo., Croyle, do
Parrish Thomas, Allegheny, do
Patterson Jesse, Johnstown, Inn keeper
Parks John, do, Gentleman
Platt James, Susquehanna, Farmer
Plough Samuel W., Conemaugh, do
Quartz Valentine, Washington, Laborer
Rutledg George, Clearfield, Farmer
Ross John B., Blacklick, do
Singer, Isaac C., Ebensburg, Blacklick
Stayer Joseph, Jr., Yoder, Farmer
Summervill David, Chest, do
Shryock J. K., Johnstown, Grocer
Shannon James, do, Shoemaker
Tomlinson Joseph, Allegheny, Farmer
Waters E. J., Ebensburg, Justice
Williams William G., Cambria, Farmer
Wissinger John S., Richland, do
Weaver Emanuel, do, do
Williams John, Ebensburg, Gentleman
Ward, Obadiah, Taylor, Farmer
Younger Mmichael, Chest, do
(no paper published 12 Oct 1859--newspaper not available to print)
Wednesday, 26 Oct 1859
VOL 6, NO 48
MARRIED--In this place, on the 18th inst. by the Rev. S.E. Babcock, Mr. Annanias Phorton to Miss Mary Larrimer, (colored) all of Johnstown.
Wednesday, 2 Nov 1859
VOL 6, NO 49
Mr. Thomas Jones, formerly a resident of Jackson township, died in Johnstown on the 26th ult. The deceased possessed many good qualities both of mind and heart, and numbered many sincere friends among the citizens of this place. His remains were interred in the Beulah Burying ground on last Friday.
Dr. D.T. Storm, our newly elected County Commissioner, has already entered on the discharge of the duties of the office. As a business man he has few superiors in the County, and is possessed of both integrity and strong practical common sense, the essential constituents of a model county commissioner. The board now consists of John Bearer of Susquehanna tp., Abel Lloyd of Cambria tp., and Dr. D.T. Storm of Richland tp.
NEW GOODS
MISS ANN DOUGHERTY, having just returned from the Eastern Cities, is now opening a new and splended stock of FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting in part of the following articles:
FANCY DRY GOODS, BONNETS, CAPS, HEAD DRESSES, FLOWERS IN WREATHS AND BUNCHES, TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c., made to order on short notice. She respectfully invites the Ladies to give her a call, as she can sell them Goods much cheaper than any other Store in town. She also keeps on hand a good assortment of Cigars.
Ebensburg, Oct. 26, 1859--48-3t.
Wednesday, 9 Nov 1859
VOL 6, NO 50
DIED
On the 1st inst., in Cambria township, Robert Thomas, in the 70th year of his age.
The deceased was one of the first settlers of Cambria township, and always sustained the reputation of being an honest and industrious citizen.
At his residence in Jefferson, on the 5th inst., Harkins Ott, aged about 40 years.
The deceased was a good citizen, and a kind and affectionate husband and father. The immense concourse which attended his funeral on last Sunday, afforded the best evidence of the esteem in which he was held by those who knew him.
Mr. Godfrey Garman was killed on Tuesday of last week, near Wilmore Station. He was attempting to leap from one of the cars of the freight-train going west on which he had ridden from Hemlock, when some object caught his coat-tail, and he was instantly thrown under the wheels of the cars. Several persons present ran to his assistance, but before they reached him he was dead. He was a young man of good moral character, and energetic and industrious. His mother and a sister reside in Johnstown.
Wednesday, 16 Nov 1859
JOHN SHARBAUGH,
Justice of the Peace, Summitville, Pa.
ALL BUSINESS INTRUSTED TO HIS care will be promptly attended to. He will act as Auctioneer at Public Sales whenever his services in that capacity are required.
April 28, 1858:24
DIED--At the residence of his father in Johnstown, on Sunday, 6th inst., of Consumption, Dr. THOMAS ROBERTS, aged 27 years and 10 months.
IN TOWN--Mr. Charles Litzinger, formerly of this place, now Book Keeper of the Scott House Pittsburg. He looks well; few persons are better qualified than Charlie for the post of clerk or book keeper in a first class hotel.
30 Nov 1859
MARRIED--In this place, on last Thursday, by the Rev. M.J. Mitchel, Mr. PETER J. M'KINZIE of Chest Springs, to MRS. SUSAN NOEL of Carroll Township.
We hope our friend Peter and his bride, may enjoy a long life of happiness and love.
MARRIED--At Johnstown on Wednesday, the 24th inst., by the Revd. Mr. Edwards, MR. BENJAMIN LLOYD to MISS MARY JANE ROBERTS, both of Cambria township.
Hon. Samuel S. Blair, member of Congress from this district left home on last Monday for Washington city.
BURNED TO DEATH--On Friday a week a little child of Mr. J.E. Harvey of Burrell tp. was so badly burned by her clothes taking fire that she died on the following Sunday.--Ind. Messenger.
SHERIFF'S SALES
(see printouts)
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John Lytle, of, in and to a lot of ground situate in the Borough of Loretto, fronting on St. Joseph's Street 50 feet and extending back 200 feet to West alley, and known on the plan of said Borough as No. 137. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Timothy Rose Indorsee of Henry B. Smith.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of David Litzinger, of, in and to a lot of ground situate in the Borough of Loretto, Cambria county, on the corner of St. Joseph's and --- Streets, having thereon erected a two story frame house, a frame shop and frame stable, now in the occupancy of the said David Litzinger. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Daniel Gallaher for use of A. B. Dodson.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Joseph P. Miller, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Susquehanna township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of George M'Creery, Daniel M. Heinbaugh, Isaac Gifford and others, containing 100 acres, more or less, about 30 acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a log house and log barn, now in the occupancy of the said Joseph P. Miller. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of William Callins.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John E. M'Kenzie, of, in and to lots of ground situate in Chest Springs Borough, Cambria county, fronting on the Dry Gap Road, adjoining lots of Henry Nutter and Dr. George W. Strohecker, one of said lots having thereon erected a large three story plank tavern home and a plank stable, now in the occupancy of Mary Ann M'Kenzie and the said John E. M'Kenzie. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of James D. M'Kenzie who was subrogated as Plaintiff instead of David E. Davis.
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of John S. Luther, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Carroll township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of George Weakland, David O. Jones and others, containing 60 acres, more or less, about 30 acres of which are cleared having thereon erected a log house and log barn, now in the occupancy of the said John S. Luther. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of James Carroll for use of Caffee, Stout & Co.
TERMS--CASH
ROBERT P. LINTON, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Ebensburg,
November 16, 1859.
WASHINGTON HOUSE.
LAWRENCE SCHROTH, PROPRIETOR.
THIS popular and pleasantly situated house is located in the village of Carrolltown, Cambria county, and is kept in a manner so as to afford every comfort to visitors, being well furnished in every respect. HIS BAR will contain the best of liquors; his TABLE, the best the market can afford. Nothing will be left undone to render the visit of all persons pleasant and agreeable.
Carrolton, July 15, 1857. L.S.
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9th inst., Mrs. ELIZA GLASS, consort of Mr. John J. Glass, aged about 40 years.
WED 1 DEC 1858
VOL 6, NO 2
Sheriff's Sale
ALSO--All the right, title and interest of Mary Margaret Schneider, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Chest township, Cambria county, containing one hundred and fifty acres, more or less, adjoining lands of John Balweaver and others, about five acres cleared, and a Cabin House thereon erected.
Taken in Execution, and to be sold at the suit of Daniel Kline for use of Michael A. Kline.
WED 15 DEC 1858
VOL 6, NO 4
Cape May, which is now one of the most celebrated places of summer resort in the country, derives its name from Captain Cornelius J. May, a navigator in the service of the Dutch West India Company, who visited Delaware Bay in 1623.
WED 22 DEC 1858
VOL 6, NO 5
On last Saturday, a man named Lenhart, struck a man named M'Tag, during a row, in Johnstown, with a two pound weight, fracturing his skull. Lenhart has entered bail for his appearance at Court. Since writing the above, we have learned that M'Tag died last Monday evening.
