NEWS: Items from the Cambria Freeman, July 24, 1903, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright July 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, July 24, 1903 REMARKABLE SERIES OF FATAL ACCIDENTS Thirteen fatal accidents even for a city, the size of the one that will eventually adorn one end of the trolley line in Ebensburg within 11 days, is certainly unusual enough to attract wide attention in Johnstown but that 13 should occur in such a short period is certainly startling. Of the victims, five were killed on the P. R. R. tracks, two in the Franklin works, two on elevators, while an oil can explosion, a fall from a bridge, a fall of coal, and a kick by a horse each claimed one. Four of the deaths occurred week before last, while eight occurred last week, four on Tuesday and four on Friday. Nine of the deaths were practically instantaneous. Following is the list: Tuesday, July 7, Dragatine Bascha, struck by train at Stone bridge. Wednesday July 8, Smith McCrorey, fell down the elevator shaft at Thomas store. Friday, July 10, William Shreck, crushed in cog wheels at Franklin coke ovens. Saturday, July 11, William Jones, crushed by fall of coal in the Valley Stone and Coal Mine company mine. Tuesday, July 14, George Knazortz, crushed by truck in Franklin car plant. Tuesday, July 14, Finlay McDonald, ground to pieces under freight train in Conemaugh yards. Tuesday, July 14, Henry C. Rippin, struck by train at P. R. R. passenger depot. Friday, July 17, John H. Zell and Frank, struck by train at Sheridan station. Friday, July 17, Mary Saula burned by explosion of oil can at her home on Broad street. Friday, July 17, Thomas Bloom fell over ten acre bridge. In addition to the foregoing, James Luzerne Ellsworth Grumbling died at the Memorial Hospital at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning as the result of being kicked in the abdomen by a horse. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Faber Eckenrode, the eleven-year-old son of the widow of the late Michael Eckenrode, was accidentally shot while working in a field near Loretto last week. Edward Stoy of Wildwood Springs was out gunning for squirrels in a field when his shot gun was accidentally discharged, the load penetrating young Eckenrode's body in the stomach and left leg. Dr. John Murphy of Loretto was summoned and put the boy at his ease, deciding that the young fellow would recover unless complications set in. THAT ALTOONA LIAR AGAIN IN EVIDENCE If ever the liars of the state hold a convention the individual who dreams political news for the Johnstown TRIBUNE and the snake liar from Altoona will certainly be given places of honor. The Altoona man has perpetuated the following: Eight hundred rattlesnakes each measuring upwards of three feet were accidentally liberated at the village of Highland Fling on the top of the Alleghenies, about six miles north of here, Monday morning and consternation is reported as reigning among the residents. J. C. Albright of that place had collected the reptiles for an eastern agency. The cage door became unfastened in some unknown way and before it could be closed the reptiles escaped. Albright was badly bitten and came to the hospital for treatment. On his way he was stopped twice for fast driving but when he showed snake bites and told the story of the rattlers swarming in the town he was allowed to continue the journey. He has a fighting chance for recover. PATTON INVENTION WILL FILL LONGFELT WANT Goldstein Bros. Has a Device for Sealing and Moistening Envelopes Abraham and Barnett Goldstein of Patton have secured a patent on an envelope moistener and sealer. The device is said to be both simple and practicable. The inventors intend putting the article upon the market shortly. If it does the business it will certain fill a long felt want. COURTHOUSE NEWS Letters Testamentary Letters testamentary upon the estate of Margaretta Roal, late of Johnstown, have been granted to Kate Miller and Jane Lind, executrices; Harry Doerr, attorney. Letters of administration in the estate of Michael Baumgardner, late of Scalp Level, have been granted to John H. Baumgardner, administrator; Jacob Zimmerman, attorney. Application for Charters Messrs. E. H. West, H. T. Harris and --- [unreadable] applied for charter for a corporation to be called the Anderson Walters Company. The concern desires to supply water to the general public in Allegheny township. The Second Christian Church of Johnstown has applied for a charter. Wills and Letters Letters on the estate of N. S. George, late of South Fork, issued to Mary George and E. P. George. In the estate of Jacob Sherry, late of Allegheny township, will probated and no letters issued. Letters in the estate of Cyrus Wakefield, late of Johnstown, issued to Lawrence D. Wakefield. New Suits Filed Mrs. L. J. Brennen vs. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Rudolph Zimmerman vs. Johnstown Passenger Railway Company. License Transfer R. C. Edleblute of Gallitzin borough has applied for a transfer of his wholesale liquor license from his place on Jackson street to house on lot adjoining property of F. J. Parrish. Charter Granted On Tuesday the court of common pleas granted a charter to the Park Avenue Church, United Brethren in Christ of Johnstown. Court House Notes During the month of June mortgages amounting to $83,045.65 were placed upon record. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Peter Lacy [sic] of Loretto was a visitor to Ebensburg on Saturday. Mr. Adam Rudolph of Loretto was an Ebensburg visitor on Monday. Mr. Michael Binder of Hastings spent Sunday in Ebensburg with his family who are spending the summer here. Mrs. M. D. Bearer of this place spent several days in Johnstown last week. Mr. Nathaniel Teeter of Nantyglo spent a few hours in Ebensburg on Monday. Miss Margaret Richards of this place returned on Saturday from a visit to friends in Johnstown. The Misses Ivory of Hastings who were elected teachers of the Patton schools have declined the positions. Miss Flora Price of Cresson is now filling the place of "hello girl" in the Cresson office of the Webster Coal and Coke company. The approaching marriage of John Lilly, of Patton and Miss Frances Link, of Carroll township has been announced to take place on Tuesday, July 28. Weigh boss, Oliver Reese, who was found dead at Anita, near Punxsutawney, Tuesday morning, July 14th, and is believed by some to have been murdered, formerly lived at Hastings a number of years ago with his parents. James White, supervisor of Summerhill township, has started to work on the new road which is to cut off the McDunn hill. This road when finished will have a grade of four feet to the hundred and will be the shortest route from Wilmore to Summerhill. Attorney Fred Barker made a business trip to Bakerton on Tuesday. T. C. George of Lilly transacted business in this place Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fenelon are visiting friends and relatives in this place. Miss Mary Gillen, a well-known Gallitzin teacher has been quite ill with Bright's disease. Attorney John W. Kephart was registered at the Capital Hotel in Johnstown upon Tuesday. Henry Mannion of Barnesboro has gone to Pittsburg to take an eight week course in embalming. The Rev. Father Hugh O'Neal, pastor of the Sacred Heart Church, Conemaugh, was visiting this week in the north of the county. Albert C. Hines called at the FREEMAN office on Tuesday. Mr. Hines is making an active canvass for the nomination for jury commissioner. Deputy Prothonotary Stewart S. Kinkead of Ebensburg was in Johnstown Saturday and Monday. He was registered at the Capital Hotel. Jacob Thomas of Thomas Mills was in this place Thursday. Mr. Thomas called at the FREEMAN office and wished the new management success. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gallagher of Youngstown, Ohio, are guests at the home of Mrs. Gallagher's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Darragh in this place. Word has been received by relatives that Carl R. McKendrick, son of J. F. McKendrick, will be married in the near future to a young lady from Baltimore. The Rev. Father Fridolon of St. Vincent's Monastery, near Latrobe, was in Johnstown this week visiting the priests at St. Joseph's German Catholic Church and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hornick in the Ninth ward. Thomas Hagan, one of the supervisors of Allegheny township, has resigned as a result of his being fined for neglecting to keep the loose stones off the road in his bailiwick. The other supervisor, Jacob Sherry, died last week so that the township is at present without a supervisor. On Wednesday a party of Johnstown young people composed of the following persons registered at the Mountain House: J. J. Monaghan, Chas. C. Campbell, J. A. Northwood, Miss Anna Young, Miss M. E. Zimmerman and Miss B. Dellemater. The party drove from Johnstown, returning in the evening. The Rev. W. H. Williams, Pastor of the Calvinistic Presbyterian Church, Ebensburg, the sermon in the chapel of that institution on last Sabbath. The Rev'd. gentleman's church attended the services and rendered choice Sacred Music. [sic]