NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 9 Feb 1906; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA
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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 9 Feb 1906
Volume 40, Number 5
Items Local and Personal
Attorney Charles Hasson has been appointed local agent for the Title Guarantee and
Trust Company of Scranton, Pa. The object of this company is to furnish surety bonds
of every description. A representative of Surety Company will fill a long felt want in
Ebensburg, as frequently persons who come here to do business at the Court House find
it necessary to have a bond and have been compelled to return to their homes in order
to obtain the same. Upon the payment of a small premium, one can now secure a bond
satisfactory to the Court without calling upon his friends.
The condition of DeWitt Kirby, the young son of Mrs. Mattie G. Kirby, who has an attack
of pneumonia is very much improved.
Mrs. Bosler of Hollidaysburg is visiting at the house of the Hon. and Mrs. A. V. Barker of
this place.
John S. McCoy, a prominent and prosperous farmer from Clearfield township, was in
Ebensburg Thursday.
C. M. Parrish of Bellefonte, Pa. is visiting his venerable father, Justice Parrish of this
place.
Blandburg Letter
John A. Noel, hurt in Bland's Mine some time ago, is still hobbling on crutches.
Parker Scott, who has been sick for the last two weeks. is able to be out again.
Monday morning Lem Troxell started at 5 o'clock with a wedding party to Bellwood.
Happenings in Cambria County
The Rev. L. B. Underwood, until recently pastor of the Barnesboro Baptist church, last
week moved his family to Brookville to which place the Rev. Underwood accepted a call
several weeks ago.
Clerk C. Crowell slipped and fell from the porch of the Hotel Patton the other day,
striking his head on the pavement and fracturing the base of his skull. His condition is
critical though it is said not without hope.
Mrs. Julia Konne of Johnstown, through her attorney, J. M. Walters, Esq., Monday, filed
papers in divorce against her husband, Frank Konne, who was brought to jail Saturday,
on charges of surety of the peace and non-support.
The large farm of Elijah A. Marsh, located on the Loretto road east of Ebensburg, has
been purchased by Ira Bloom for $5,500. Mr. Marsh has conducted a large dairy
business which has been purchased by the new dairy firm of Griffith, Somerville &
Griffith, who will continue the business on an enlarged scale, they having recently
purchased the old Lemon farm near by from Evan Morgan.
Lewis Lieb, a son of A. J. Lieb, of Nicktown, who is employed at Heshbon was a hero
some days ago in as much as he rescued a couple of girls who would have drowned but
for his heroism. Young Lieb, in company with two other young men and a couple of
young girls, was skating when the ice broke through and the girls were precipitated into
the water where it was about ten feet deep and Lieb fished them out.
Mine Accidents at Hastings
Two serious mine accidents occurred at Hastings this week. Monday, Joseph Shaw, aged
eighteen, while at work in what is known as the Candy Mine of the Rich Hill Coal
company, was struck by a fall of rock and probably fatally injured. Dr. Rice is attending
him.
Mike Cobaugh was caught by a fall of slate in Lingle's Mine No. 7 about 9:30 o'clock
Monday morning, his legs being crushed so severely below the knee that Dr. Rice, who
was summoned to attend him, says that amputation is necessary.
Stole Rough Box
Barnesboro Funeral Delayed Because Enemies of Dead Man Stole Box from Grave
Undertaker E. J. Bearer of Barnesboro had a peculiar experience Tuesday. He had
charge of the funeral of a foreigner and the grave prepared for the reception of the
body contained the usual rough box. When the funeral party arrived at the North
Barnesboro cemetery, however, Mr. Bearer discovered to his great surprise that the
rough box had been stolen from the grave. In consequence the funeral party was
obliged to wait until Mr. Bearer could return to his establishment and secure another
box. This required about an hour time. What inspired the theft is a mystery but the
supposition is that enemies of the dead man committed the deed.
The Rev. Leeming Ill
A. J. Darragh, of this place, Tuesday evening received a telegram from Youngstown, O.,
announcing the serious illness of the Rev. Father George Leeming, who is well known in
Ebensburg, having frequently visited his sister, who prior to her death sometime ago,
resided during the summer in a cottage owned by Liveryman Thomas Peach on Julian
street.
Rev. Leeming is about 63 years of age and is a close friend of Mr. Darragh's.
Youth Injured at Clarion
Gabriel Harvey, of this place, the other day received word that George Harvey, aged 22
years, and a nephew of our fellow townsman, was seriously injured at Clarion, Pa., last
Saturday while at work in a machine shop in that place. Both lower limbs of the youth
were so severely cut that the attending physician was obliged to insert 75 stitches in
dressing his injuries.
Diphtheria in Town
Frank Gibson of this place and who has been employed as a clerk at the Mountain
House is suffering from diphtheria at the home of his parents in the West ward. Dr. F.
C. Jones is in charge of the case.
He Would Like Suicide
Condemned Wife Murderer Says if He had What He Wanted the Authorities Would Never
Hang Him
Visited by Barnesboro Friend
It is stated that Stephen Fellows, who will be hanged with Jacob Hauser next Thursday
in the jail yard, has made an attempt to have a friend of his from Barnesboro secure
something for him with which to end his life. Fellows wrote to the man in Barnesboro
the other day, asking him to come to the jail to visit him. While conversing with Fellows
at the jail, the condemned man is alleged to have said, "If I could get what I want, they
would never hang me."
It is also stated Fellows asked the friend to secure something for him but the latter,
becoming alarmed, informed the jail officials. A strict watch is maintained over both
Hauser and Fellows and if either of the men contemplate taking their own lives, it would
doubtless prove a very difficult task, owing to the strict surveillance under which they
are kept. Hauser seems to be breaking down somewhat, and it is feared that when the
time comes for his execution he will have to be assisted to the scaffold. He has shaved
off his full beard which he had permitted to grow during the past two months.
Trouble for Mrs. Hauser
With her son to be hanged next weak and her mother an inmate of the asylum for
feeble-minded persons at Polk, Venango county, Mrs. Margaret Hauser of Huber street,
Johnstown, certainly has her troubles. She is the mother of Jacob Hauser, who is to be
hanged Feb. 15 for the murder of his wife. Her mother is Mrs. Barbara Raab.
Mrs. Raab was taken to Polk Thursday morning. She lived for some time on Huber
street, but at last got so violent at times and so peculiar in her manner that neighbors
called the attention of the police to the matter. Mrs. Raab displayed a huge butchering
knife when officers called at her home and intimated that someone would be carved if
she was molested. The police at last got her to the police station from which place she
was taken to Polk.
To Locate to Ebensburg
Abner and Thomas Francis of North Ebensburg have disposed of their farm and will
move to Ebensburg where they have purchased a lot on Horner street, East ward, from
Capt. Tom Davis, the consideration in the latter transaction being $1,000. A new
modern house will be built on the lot this spring.
Will Leave Ebensburg
Father Fox, Popular Pastor of Ebensburg Holy Name Church to Exchange Places with the
Rev. Father O'Neill of Conemaugh
It was announced last Sunday during services at the Holy Name Catholic church of this
place that the pastor, the Rev. Father Peter Fox, will leave here shortly to assume
charge of the Catholic church at Conemaugh. The announcement was received with a
feeling of deepest regret by the congregation. Father Fox has established himself firmly
in the hearts of his adherents since coming to Ebensburg and his departure will not be
without some reluctance on his own part. Father O'Neill, who is at present installed at
Conemaugh, will assume charge of the Ebensburg church. The reason for the change is
due to the requirements of the Conemaugh church, Father O'Neill's health having
gradually declining during the past few years and for this reason, Father Fox, who is
much younger and who represents a perfect type of good health will exchange places,
which will afford a change and rest for the former.
Wedding Anniversary
On Sunday, January 28th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Buck of Allegheny township
was the scene of a pleasant and happy gathering. The occasion was the marriage of
Mr. and Mrs. Buck who were united at Loretto Feb. 5, 1857.
Attended Double Wedding
Barber Robert E. Treese and wife of this place, last week, attended the double wedding
of Mr. Treese's sisters, Carrie and Blanche of Hollidaysburg. The double ceremony
united Miss Carrie with Frank Hope of Hollidaysburg and Miss Blanche to John McCready
of Duncansville, Pa. Mr. Treese and his wife returned to Ebensburg Monday.
DEATHS
FATALITIES ON RAILROAD
List of Victims Who Met Death or Serious Injury on "Pennsy" Within Past Few Days
The record of fatalities [Henry Krise, Peter Makarum, Joseph Wagner, Fred Schwaderer]
due to the Pennsylvania Railroad within the past few days is something remarkable and
shows that not only property but life as well is ruthlessly destroyed as the interests of
this mighty corporation progress.
Henry Krise
Henry Krise, a well known resident of Westover, a small town on the Cresson &
Clearfield branch of the PRR was run down and fatally injured by a train last Friday
afternoon, dying at the Altoona Hospital several hours later.
Peter Makarum
Peter Makarum, a foreigner was instantly killed by a train in the Conemaugh yards of the
PRR last Sunday morning while on duty for the railroad company in the yards.
Joseph Wagner
Joseph Wagner, aged 25 years, a brakeman in the employ of the PRR was instantly
killed about 2:40 o'clock Monday evening while placing a car on a siding at Nantyglo.
While running across the top of the car, Wagner slipped and was thrown to the tracks,
the car passing over his body and cutting it in two. He was unmarried and lived at Twin
Rocks. He is survived by two brothers – John at Greenwich and Samuel at Altoona. The
body was taken to Cresson by the train crew where it was prepared for burial.
Fred Schwaderer
Fred Schwaderer, a carpenter in the employ of the PRR at Cresson, was run down by a
train about 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening, severing both legs near the knee. The
injured man was placed aboard a train in the hope of sending him to the Memorial
Hospital in Johnstown for treatment, but death came before the train reached Portage.
He was about 45 years and lived at Cresson.
John H. Evans
A telegram was received Wednesday afternoon by the Hon. Alvin Evans of this place,
announcing the death of his brother, Col. John H. Evans, at his home in Oil City, Pa.
The deceased was well known in Ebensburg. He had been a resident of Oil City for many
years. The Hon. Alvin Evans and family left here yesterday to attend the funeral which
will likely take place in Oil City today.
Fight Ends in Death
One Foreigner Uses Knife and Carves Up Companion at Hastings Last Friday Night
Leon Roosules, a foreigner, is locked up in the County jail awaiting trial on a charge of
murder.
Last Friday evening Roosules engaged in a quarrel with Martin Zielienski, another
foreigner at Hastings, with the result that the latter received knife wounds, alleged to
have been inflicted by the former, which resulted in his death Saturday evening.
Constable Miller of Hastings succeeded in arresting Roosules Saturday and brought him
to jail in Ebensburg. Among other injuries inflicted by the knife was an ugly one in the
abdomen which resulted in his death.
Monday afternoon Justice E. A. Goodfellow, acting for Co. Coroner Prothero impaneled I.
L. Binder, W. R. Kibler, Jacob Goldman, William Beatty, Cosma Burns and Beaven as a
jury and conducted an inquest. The jury found that the deceased had met his death,
presumably at the hands of Leon Roosules. A foreigner who was an eye witness of the
affair appeared at the inquest and stated that he had observed the affair from the
window of his house. He did not see Roosules cut Zielienksi but heard the latter exclaim
that Roosules had cut him with a knife. The witness was brought to jail at Ebensburg in
order to insure his appearance at the trial in court.