NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 15 Jun 1906; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 15 Jun 1906 Volume 40, Number 23 Items Local and Personal Rev. J. J. Ludden left Ashville today for Renova to take charge of St. Joseph's congregation at that place. Rev. John O'Donnell of Dudley, Pa., will succeed Father Ludden at Ashville. The Renova charge is an irremovable one and Father Ludden will have two assistants. Father Ludden's health has been poorly and he will take a couple months' vacation. Mrs. Conrad Hahn, wife of County Commissioner Hahn, accompanied by a party of ladies from Johnstown arrived in Ebensburg Wednesday where they were met by Commissioner Hahn, who escorted them through the court house, county jail and other places of interest. Mr. John Rorabaugh of Salix, one of Cambria County's old and respected citizens, was a welcome caller at THE FREEMAN office Tuesday. Mr. Rorabaugh is among THE FREEMAN's oldest patrons, having been a regular subscriber for the past sixty years. F. A. Cresswell and family of Johnstown are visiting Mrs. Bert Cresswell of Julian street. They arrived in their auto Monday and will spend several days touring northern Cambria county. Mrs. J. G. Ellis and Mrs. Fred Krebs of Johnstown arrived in Ebensburg Wednesday and will spend several days with ex-county commissioner Benjamin Jones of Cambria township. Miss Grace Laughlin of Patton and Miss Bessie Green of Carrolltown attended the dance given by Miss Anna B. Hancher at Fenwycke Hall Tuesday night. Mr. Doss Kemerer, proprietor of The Home Hotel at Nantyglo was in town on business Monday. Mr. Kemerer was a caller at this office. Come again, Doss. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harmony of Johnstown are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. George Porch. Mr. Harmony is attending court as a juror. Mrs. W. A. Horan and children of Johnstown are spending a week in Ebensburg visiting relatives and friends. Miss Naomi Heslop of Johnstown is visiting Mrs. R. E. Jones and family of this place. Attorney Reuel Somerville of Patton was in attendance at court Monday. Webster Griffith was in Johnstown Monday. Late News of County The Carrolltown merchants are thoroughly up-to-date. Beginning Saturday, June 15th, all stores will close at 8 p.m. excepting Saturdays and days preceding holidays. It is rumored that Henry Eckenrode of Carroll township will enter the race of the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Cambria county. Mr. Eckenrode is one of the most successful businessmen in Northern Cambria county and is possessed of all the qualifications requisite for the making of a successful public office. His friends, and he has a host of them, are giving him every encouragement to permit his name to go before the people. Struck by an Engine Mrs. Mary McCardes of Summerhill, while gathering coal along the track of the PRR Saturday morning, was struck by an engine. The old lady was hurled high in the air and sustained several fractured ribs. She was sent to the Memorial Hospital at Johnstown where she is said to be resting easily. Cresson Boy Injured Run Down by Three Cars While at Work in Mines Alfred Reed, aged 16 years, a resident of Cresson, was taken to the Altoona hospital last Friday morning as the result of an accident. He was walking on a track entering one of the mines in which he was employed and was run down by three cars. He was rolled a considerable distance before he was extricated. He was speedily removed from the mine and a physician summoned. It was advised best to take him to the hospital where an examination showed that he had sustained lacerations of the scalp, a dislocation of the right hip and numerous abrasions and contusions of the body. Oldest Native Born, Woman's Anniversary Mrs. Margaret Waters, Mother of Burgess A. J. Waters, Celebrates Eighty-Seventh Anniversary of Her birth – Was One of First American Women Born in this Community The eighty-seventh birthday of Mrs. Margaret Waters of this place, which took place at the Waters' home on Fourth street on Monday, June 4th, is a milestone in the declining years of a member of one of the oldest families in this section. Mrs. Waters' mother was born August 15, 1797 on the old Elias Jones farm about one and one-half miles from Ebensburg and was one of the first native American women born in this neighborhood. Ebensburg was at that time a mere dot in an unsettled wilderness on the geographical map and the experiences of Cambria county settlers of that date were toil and hardships incident to an uncultivated community. Mrs. Waters is a daughter of Jabez and Eleanor Tibbott, and was born at Drigg's Mills June 4, 1819. She is one of a family of 6 sisters and one brother, of which a sister, Mrs. Jane Williams of Cookport, Indiana county, and Mrs. Waters are the sole survivors. In 1850 the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with E. J. Waters of Ebensburg. Mr. Waters was justice of the peace in Ebensburg for over 49 years and was widely known and respected. A feature about the life of Mr. and Mrs. Waters is that from the time their martial relations began until death separated them, the couple lived in the same house where Mrs. Waters still resides. To this union was born five children: Mrs. Elizabeth Emigh of Winterset; Eleanor and Mary (deceased), Mrs. Maggie Kruis of Ebensburg and A. J. Waters, burgess of the county capitol. All of the above named living members of the family, including Mrs. Waters' sister, Mrs. Jane Williams of Cookport, Indiana county, were present at Mrs. Waters' eighty-seventh birthday anniversary. When the accompanying photograph was made of the group of family survivors a very pleasant day was spent, a number of Ebensburg friends of the family being present also. Mrs. Waters, although having the distinction of being the oldest native woman in this section is enjoying very good health and her many friends hope that she will witness many more pleasant birthdays. Letter's Lately Issued Estate of Charles Ramanko, late of Johnstown to H. M. Griffith. Estate of Louis Dezso, late of Johnstown to Stephen Faix. Estate of Walter G. Heffley, late of Johnstown. Estate of Joseph P. Wilson, late of South Fork. Will probated and letters granted to the Johnstown Trust Company. Estate of Annie Manion, late of Clearfield township to Mart Manion and Harrison M. Manion. Estate of Annie Resch, late of Gallitzin borough. Will probated and letters issued to Francis Hornauer. Lincoln's Cabin Goes Back to Former Site The cabin in which Abraham Lincoln was born passed through Cresson Saturday afternoon on its way back to Kentucky, to take its place on the very site it stood when the martyred president first blinked his baby eyes at the light of day. The cabin was recently purchased from the hands of speculators by the Lincoln Farm association, which some time ago bought the old Lincoln farm at public sale and is converting it into a park. A special car, elaborately decorated, is carrying the cabin and everywhere it is being received with great interest. June Term Ground Out – Extracts Upon petition of his council, the case against Thomas Stephenson the Barnesboro constable charged with adultery was continued until next term. It is understand that Stephenson will resign from the position of constable. William Deely and David Lees, charged with similar offenses by Addie Leek and Bridget Hughes, respectfully pleaded guilty Monday morning and received the usual sentence. [Snip] Peter De Fazio, charged with assault and battery with intent to commit rape, was found guilty Tuesday. Joseph Dumont of Barnesboro, prosecutes in behalf of his wife. De Fazio's offense was aggravated by the condition of the woman in the case. The surety case of Mike Farkas vs. Elizabeth Kassay was adjusted by the Judge's dividing the costs between the principals and ordering them to go back home and try it over again. [this section of the newspaper ripped off] Leo Freidhoff, larceny, aged twelve years; sent to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, Baltimore. Lewis Randolph, larceny; sent to Polk Institution. James Scott, larceny; given into custody of his father, James Scott. Nelson Kels, aged eleven years, larceny; sent to Williamsport Industrial School for Boys. The four last named defendants were charged with having broken into a store in Morrellville where they resided and having confiscated $10 in cash and a number of articles of merchandize. Annie Pulek, the Slavish girl who was charged with having stolen numerous articles from Westmont people has been sent to the House of the Good Shepherd, Allegheny, Pa. [Snip] The jury in the Joseph Hager homicide case on trial Wednesday was sent out Thursday morning without argument by contending counsel. In about three quarters of an hour, a verdict of "Not Guilty" was returned. The defendant was discharged. Donahue's skull was found to be fractured from ear to ear. A large blood clot had formed. Dr. McMillen said Donahue died from hemorrhages of the brain. Milton Spencer, an eye witness to what transpired on the hotel porch, testified that he saw the two men clinch at the door of the hotel, saw Rager strike Donahue two or three blows, and noticed both men approach the banister. He said Rager was backing Donahue toward the banister and as the two men were thus fighting, Donahue became overbalanced, his feet went up in the air and he fell headlong to the pavement. He was gathered up, taken to the porch of the hotel and later, when his condition was learned to be critical, was removed to a bedroom where he died without having regained consciousness. The defense was opened by F. J. Hartmann, Esq., counsel for Mr. Rager. The defendant was the first witness called. He testified that he had been at the Globe Hotel since about 3:30 in the afternoon in question. He had been drinking a little, he said, and between 5 and 6 o'clock, Donahue who was quite drunk, became abusive toward him, calling him names, inviting him out to fight and kicking at him. He said he walked away from Donahue. Finally, he said, the proprietor of the hotel, M. C. Weakland, ordered the entire crowd out of the place and Donahue preceded him to the front porch. He testified that when he went out the front door a couple of minutes later Donahue caught hold of him. Rager said Donahue pulled him over to the banister of the porch and for a time, he believed they would both fall to the street. Eventually the defendant testified he released himself from the grasp of Donahue and the latter tipped backward and fell over the banister. During all the trouble, Rager contended, Donahue was the aggressor. Dennis Bearer, John Hubbard, Jesse Leonard, John Platt, Mike Shumock, M. C. Weakland, James Farley, Thomas McNichols and Bert Sherry testified on the part of the defense and told practically the same story as Rager. Several of the defendant's witnesses, however, said that Rager did strike the deceased man during the scuffle but agreed with Rager on the [word missing] matters. [rest of article ripped from paper] Marriage of Miss Donoughe to Bert Sanker, of Juniata, Has Been Announced to Take Place on 27th Announcement was made for the first time last Sunday morning in St. Patrick's Catholic church at Gallitzin of the marriage banns of Miss Evelyn Donoughe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Donoughe of that place and Bert J. Sanker, formerly of Gallitzin, but now of Juniata. The wedding will be solemnized at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning June 27th in St. Patrick's church with Mary Ivory of Cresson and Charlie Platt of Gallitzin as the attendants. Miss Donoughe is one of Gallitzin's most estimable young ladies, having for some time been teacher of public schools. Mr. Sanker is employed by the Anchor Lumber company at Juniata where he and his bride will make their home after their marriage. Krug-Byrne Monday morning for the first time were announced the marriage banns of Miss Cornelia Byrne and Edward Krug, both of this place in the Holy Name Catholic Church here. Father of Fred A. Nachman The father of Fred A. Nachman, the Johnstown liquor dealer and well known throughout the county, died of pneumonia last Friday at the Nachman residence in Allegheny City.