NEWS: Cambria Freeman; 1909; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 22 Jan 1909 Volume 43, Number 4 Local and Personal Percy G. Moses of Johnstown was in Ebensburg Thursday. Attorney William Davis was in Cresson several days this week. Squire Boon of Patton was among the visitors in Ebensburg Monday. Raymond J. Kaylor of Johnstown was an Ebensburg visitor Tuesday. Frank Cloud of Cresson was a business visitor in Ebensburg Thursday. George Porch of Johnstown spent Monday and Tuesday in Ebensburg. Ex-County Detective James L. Berkebile was an Ebensburg visitor Tuesday. The Rev. Father J. J. Deasey of Gallitzin spent Wednesday in Johnstown. Edward McClintock of Heilwood spent Tuesday with friends in the county seat. Attorney Walter Jones of this place paid Johnstown a business visit on Wednesday. Miss Margaret Owens of Ebensburg is visiting friends and relatives in Johnstown. Michael O'Hara of near Wilmore was in town the early part of this week on business. George Kinkead and Harry Englehart of Ebensburg were Johnstown visitors this week. Attorney Alvin Sherbine of Johnstown was in Ebensburg Tuesday and Wednesday. Among the visitors in Ebensburg Thursday was P. M. Kinney of Hastings, president of the A. O. H. of Cambria County. Had Arm Broken Tom Larimer, 15 years of age and son of Lester Larimer of the American National Bank, had his arm broken Thursday night while playing basketball. The arm was broken just above the wrist, both bones being fractured. Dr. Bennett reduced the fracture. The injury was the result of rough tactics on the part of a larger boy. Had Load of Dynamite A prisoner in the county jail is John Popvich, a foreigner, who was moving 21 sticks of dynamite to a town on the C. & C. division, but who made the mistake of carrying it in his trunk. Popvich was arrested at the Cresson station by officers and taken before a justice of the peace. He was held for court. The quantity of high explosives in the fellow's trunk was sufficient to send the train and passengers to kingdom come. Patton, Jan. 21 Joseph Smith and Homer Laconte, both, were caught under falls of rock this afternoon and somewhat seriously injured. Smith will lose three fingers of his right hand while Laconte is likely to lose his right foot, the member being crushed so badly that amputation may be necessary. Gideon Mock Very Sick The condition of Gideon Mock of the West ward, who fell on the icy street some days ago, and is suffering from concussion of the brain is extremely critical. Mr. Mock is unconscious and it is not believed that he can recover. A blood clot has formed on the brain, it is said. Mrs. Stineman Better Word from Philadelphia is to the effect that Mrs. W. I. Stineman of South Fork, who has been a patient at the Presbyterian hospital for a couple of weeks, is greatly improved. She is being taken to Atlantic City today. She will remain at the seaside for a number of weeks with her nurse, Miss Martha Kinkead of Johnstown. Mr. Scanlon Hurt Robert Scanlon of the American National Bank had his face badly cut Thursday morning while walking down Center Street to the station. Slipping on the icy sidewalk, Mr. Scanlon reached for a telegraph pole to steady himself. He was unable to sop and his face struck one of the iron foot rests. His glasses were broken and his cheek badly cut. Attorney O'Connor About Attorney James B. O'Connor, who broke his leg at the Somerset depot a month ago, is now able to hobble about his residence on Stonycreek Street, Johnstown, on crutches, but it will probably be another month before he will be able to venture far from his home. Bull Dogs Make Kill Ferocious Animals Slay Canines on Borough Streets and Threaten Pedestrians During the past few days two bull dogs owned by Ebensburgers have killed three canines owned by other people of this place. Wednesday morning a valuable fox terrier owned by Dick Tibbott was attacked on the north end of Center Street and quickly killed. A pet owned by Mrs. Abe Lloyd was also killed during the week and a small animal, the property of Attorney Frank Sharbaugh, was also given quick transportation to the dog Valhalla. The two bull dogs which have been doing this work are very ferocious and, it is said, have threatened pedestrians during the last few days. Persons whose children attend school at Fenwyke Hall are considering the advisability of taking the matter up with the council as the animals may attack the little ones at any time. Child's Head Blown Off Altoona, Pa., Jan. 21 -- During the absence of their parents, Ralph and Lloyd Dibert, ages sixteen and thirteen, respectively of Imlentown, procured a shotgun which was accidentally discharged, the side of Lloyd's head being blown off. Argument Court Held on Tuesday – Extracts Attorney John W. Kephart, representing the county commissioners, has presented a petition to the court alleging that Mrs. Kate Cobaugh, who was killed in Johnstown several months ago by Thomas Johns, had an insurance policy for $1000 in the ladies' auxiliary to the Woodmen of the World, and asking that a portion of this money be paid over to the county. This for the reason that the policy was made out in the name of the husband of the dead woman who is now a patient in the asylum at Dixmont. Attorney D. F. Weimer has been named the commissioner to take testimony in the case. The court desires to be reimbursed for the expense of taking care of Cobaugh in the asylum and also for the incidental expenses of taking him there. The petition was presented for argument court Tuesday. [snip] A petition was presented by Maggie Mearse asking that she be permitted to change her name to Maggie Goughnour. She was married to Samuel Goughnour in Johnstown May 13, 1900, and was granted a divorce from him in December 1908. Her petition was granted. The following subpoenas in divorce were granted by Judge O'Connor: Ella Lewis vs. William J. Lewis, desertion; Annie May Varner vs. Charles Varner, desertion; Jessie Hugendubler vs. Arthur Hugendubler, desertion; Frank Darkes vs. Carrie Darkes, desertion. [snip] In re lunacy of Mrs. Minnie Salensky, sent to Dixmont, Aug. 24, 1908, at the petition of her husband, Fred Salensky, a letter received from the superintendent of the hospital was to the effect that the woman had recovered sufficiently to be discharged and the court issued the necessary papers.