Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 31, 1908 Volume 42, Number 5 Mrs. Agnes J. Sanford Mrs. Agnes J. Sanford died in Altoona February 23rd, at the home of her son, Edward Sanford. Harry Reddick Harry Reddick, aged nine years, died early Monday morning in Johnstown, as the result of being accidentally shot two days previous by an elder brother while shooting at a target. Horace D. Lockard Horace D. Lockard succumbed to typhoid fever at Spangler, February 23rd. Deceased was the agent for the Cresson & Clearfield railroad at Spangler. He was 27 years of age and single. Charles Troxell Found Dead Charles Troxell of Blandburg was found dead in an outbuilding on his premises several days ago. Death was due to an injury of the brain caused by a fall. The mystery surrounding the death was such that an inquest was held. No signs of foul play were found. He was 50 years of age and is survived by four children, two of whom reside at home. His wife died about a year ago. Peter Hertzog Killed Peter Hertzog, a brother of Poor Director, Philip Hertzog, was instantly killed on the railroad near Patton last week while on his way home from Ebensburg. He alighted from the evening train at Patton and started to walk down the railroad to his home, but had not proceeded far when he was rundown by a shifting engine, the body being cut in two. Mr. Hertzog was born in Carroll Township 53 years ago and spent his entire life in that section of the county. He is survived by his second wife, four sons and one daughter. The funeral took place Monday morning at the Summit. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. Frank Doberneck Frank Doberneck, a well known printer of Indiana, Pa., is dead at his home. He died Wednesday morning from blood poison which developed from a gunshot wound. He shot himself accidentally about a week ago. He is survived by his daughter, Mary, who lives at home; his father and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Gilbert Storm Mrs. Gilbert Storm died Tuesday night at her home at Wildwood Springs, a village between Cresson and Loretto. Mrs. Storm is survived by her husband and seven small children, the youngest of which is three weeks old.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 24, 1908 Volume 42, Number 4 Has a New Baby Boy Sherman Clement was upon the height of dignity Monday. This is all occasioned by the arrival at his home Sunday of a bouncing 10-pound baby boy. Both mother and child are doing nicely. -------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Marriage Licenses John W. Alexander of Pittsburg and Elizabeth B. Weaver of Johnstown. Vincent E. Reighard and Macia M. Claycomb of Johnstown. Raymond F. Mentch of Cresson and Pearl M. Quenzier of Wehrum, Pa. John Yarzak and Rosie Tokai of Johnstown. Thomas C. Reed of Altoona and Margaret Philips of Conemaugh. Harvey Ullery and Sue E. Hileman of Johnstown. Arthur Herdman and Grace A. Burke of Glen Hope, Pa. John Horiath and Francisca Macey of Johnstown. Sofraw Pysz and Annie Pysz of Susquehanna Township. Albert Geziel of Sonman and Susie Gerzowagka of Jamestown, Pa. George Guzik and Mary Skradlik of East Conemaugh. Frank F. Hill and Nora Uncapher of Johnstown. Frank Kirmak and Katy Bajkimick of Dixonville, Pa. Michael Kohun of Johnstown and Zuzka Peter of Dunlo. George Chicken of Spangler and Annie Farlarin of Barnesboro. Stanley Kurk and Mary Jacob of Patton. Romantic Wedding at Cumberland Md. School Girl Defies All Obstacles and Weds the Man of her Choice A romance in true life is to be found in the elopement of Miss Myrtle Eckenrode, daughter of Mrs. Anna Eckenrode, who resides near Fenwycke Hall at this place and John Murphy of Carrolltown, who were united in marriage in Cumberland Friday night. The bride’s mother knew nothing of the affair until she received a telephone message from her daughter Saturday morning. The runaway wedding, which is said to have been due to maternal objections because of the tender years of the bride, who is not yet out of her teens and who was a student at the Ebensburg High school, is an evidence of the fact that while the course of true love may not run smoothly it is able to surmount all difficulties. Mrs. Eckenrode resides in this place with two daughters, the other being Miss Vera Eckenrode. Thursday she received an invitation to attend a reunion near Carrolltown. She went to attend the affair, leaving her daughters alone. Friday morning, Miss Myrtle told her sister not to wait for her as she would join her later at school. Instead, however, she took the morning train to Kaylor station where she was joined by Mr. Murphy, who is a popular young barber of Carrolltown. The couple went to Johnstown and Friday afternoon traveled over the S. & C. branch to Cumberland where they were married. A telephone message to Ebensburg Saturday morning conveyed this information to the Eckenrode family, along with the statement that the couple were enjoying a happy honeymoon. The bride is a member of one of Ebensburg’s representative families. It is understood that Mrs. Eckenrode wished the match to be postponed until her daughter had completed her course in the High School. The young people, however, have known each other since childhood and were unwilling to wait and, strong in their love for each other, declared to brave all objections. A telephone message from Carrolltown this morning states Mr. Murphy is ill with pneumonia at the home of his parents. The bride is visiting with relatives in Altoona. Glen Hope Couple Married by Rev. Chilcote On January 14th at 2 p.m. Miss Grace Burk of Glen Hope and Arthur Herdmann of the same place, Rev. Mr. Chilcote, pastor of the M. E. Church of this place. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ella Burk, and the bridegroom by R. S. Goss of Ehrenfeld. The beautiful ring ceremony took place in the M. E. Parsonage in the presence of a few of the bride’s near friends. Foreman-Karminski Miss Annie Karminski and George Foreman were married January 14 at Boswell, where they will commence housekeeping April 1st.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 24, 1908 Volume 42, Number 4 Pryce Family Much Afflicted William Pryce, a well known resident of Cambria Township, is lying in a critical condition from an attack of pneumonia. The rest of the Pryce family are also suffering from the same disease. Mr. Pryce’s brother, David J. Pryce, died some time ago from pneumonia and an adopted daughter died only about two weeks ago. Funeral of Philip H. Jones The funeral of Philip H. Jones who died at his home near Vintondale at a late hour Tuesday night, took place on Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the Methodist chapel at Bethel. The interment in the church cemetery. Mr. Jones had been in failing health for some time and his condition was aggravated by injuries received by being thrown from his horse shortly before Christmas. He was one of the best known Civil War veterans of this section, having been a member of the old Cambria Guards, which were subsequently mustered in as Co. A, Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers. Bladeslam Lekaites Bladeslam Lekaites, an aged and retired miner, died Monday morning at 3 o’clock at his home in Nanty-Glo of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, services in the Catholic church, and interment was made immediately afterwards in the cemetery. John McGinley John McGinley, a well known resident of Ehrenfeld, died Saturday in the Memorial Hospital at Johnstown. His death was due to dropsy from which malady he had been a constant sufferer for many months. John F. McGuire John F. McGuire died Saturday morning at his home in Conemaugh, after a brief illness at the age of 37 years. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from Sacred Heart Church. Matthew Kane Matthew Kane, an early settler in Loretto, died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Roach in Pittsburg. Mr. Kane was born in Ireland and came to this country when a boy. He lived in Loretto 45 years. Fred S. White, Bradford, Pa., Jan. 23 Fred S. White, age twenty-four, who had a wife and two children living here, killed himself at his boarding house in Olean. He was a brakeman employed by the PRR. William C. Loar Greensburg, Pa., Jan. 23 William C. Loar, former burgess of Greensburg and a prominent Civil War veteran, committed suicide by shooting, owing to ill health. Four Children Drown in Lake at Coral Sad Skating Disaster in Indiana County on Saturday Four children were drowned in the reservoir at Coral, Indiana County, Saturday morning while skating on the ice. The dead are as follows: Roy Stokes, aged 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stokes; Sallie McKinley, aged 12; Renie McKinley, aged 11; Charlotte McKinley, aged 8. The 3 McKinley children were daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William McKinley. They had been on the ice but a few minutes when they skated out to the middle of the reservoir where the ice was thin. The little boy who was leading, broke through first and the girls went under a moment later. Another child who had been in the party ran to the coke ovens nearby for help which came too late. The bodies were all recovered.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 17, 1908 Volume 42, Number 3 Mentch-Quensler Raymond F. Mentch of Cresson and Miss Pearl M. Quensler of Wehrum, Indiana County, were married Thursday morning in Altoona. The couple left the Mountain City on a short wedding trip after which they will reside at Juniata. Married in the Court House John A. Corl of Union Township, Bedford County, joined the grand army of benedicts yesterday. His bride is Miss Anna F. Cushnock of Washington Township, Cambria County. They came to town on the early morning train and proceeded to the register and recorder’s office in the court house, procured license papers and immediately thereafter, were united in the happy bonds of the connubial blessedness by Squire Oliver Evan, in the presence of a number of the county officials.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 17, 1908 Volume 42, Number 3 George Lusch Killed by Train George Lusch was instantly killed at Bakerton Tuesday afternoon by a freight train near his home on the Cresson & Clearfield division of the PRR. Mr. Lusch was walking along the railroad and failed to notice an extra freight approaching. He was struck and knocked under the wheels of the train. He was aged 35 years and is survived by his family. Died at Lilly Sunday Frank Glass, track foreman of the PRR at Lilly and widely known in the mountain regions of Cambria County, died at 3:45 o’clock Monday afternoon at his home in Lilly, after a week’s illness from pneumonia, aged forty three years. Mr. Glass, both of whose parents are dead, was born at Noel Station and when little more than a boy went to work for the railroad. He is survived by his widow and his three little children: Thomas, age four years; Francis, two years and John, only four months old. Black Hander’s Fatal Shot Italian Seeks to Mulch a Fellow Countryman and is Killed – Latter Escapes With a demand for money on his lips, an Italian known as Frank Leo, believed to have been an agent for the Black Hand, was fatally shot Saturday morning in a boarding house at Punxsutawney, conducted by Domonic Provinco at the Florence mine of the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company. Provinco, who is accused of the shooting, disappeared immediately after the tragedy. Leo, who was but slightly known among the Italians at the Florence mine, is said to have appeared at Provinco’s house several times recently with demands for money. The foreigners are reticent as to the amount he obtained. Last night Leo is alleged to have demanded $50 from Provinco and $20 from each of the two other Italians in the house. When Provinco’s wife responded to a knock at the door this morning she was confronted by Leo, who said he had come for the money. The woman screamed. An instant later Provinco emerged with a shotgun and taking quick aim, fired at Leo. The latter was not hit but the shotgun was fired at a range so short that his face was scorched and his eyes blinded by the powder. As he fell gasping to the floor, Provinco shot him through the right lung. Another load was fired into the dying man’s stomach. Provinco left, saying he was going to Punxsutawney to surrender himself. It is supposed he became terrified and changed his mind. The only weapon found in Leo’s pockets was a razor. There is no feeling against Provinco, but no effort will be spared to locate him in order to secure evidence that will aid in clearing the region of the murderous society. Robert Graham New Castle, Pa., Jan. 16 Robert Graham, aged sixty-five, a Civil War veteran, died here from the effects of a fall down stairs. He served in Company I of the One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 10, 1908 Volume 42, Number 2 BIRTHS Leo Huntley is wearing the smile that won’t come off. This is not caused by the present good sleighing or the better prospects for business, but by the arrival of a fine little lady at his home Monday. --------------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Marriage License Correction By mistake the name of Thomas Cassidy and Regina Walters appeared last week in the list of marriage licenses. We hereby wish to correct the item. Marriage Licenses William Scott and Martha Wilson, both of Johnstown. Albert Zewsbey and Edith Pike, both of Puritan. Samuel Moore and Carrie Ling, both of Johnstown. M. M. McFeaters of Johnstown and Nellie Lebkicher of Dale Borough. George A. McGuire of Cresson and Clara Lance of Lilly. George Keller and Lena Waltz, both of Johnstown. John Frear and Margaret Fries, both of Johnstown. Hugh F. McCloskey and Catharine O’Connor, both of Johnstown. Charles B. George and Annie Lanse, both of Washington Township. Thomas R. Swanhart of Cresson and Josephine St. Clair of Ebensburg. John L. Fisher of Johnstown and Bessie F. Boudrie of Lloydell. William S. Ryan and Mary Schnue, both of Johnstown. Ben Hall of Van Ormer and Jennie Boughhamer of Clymer, Indiana County. Alonzo Kephart and Margaret Wega, both of Nantyglo. 1702 Permits to Wed in 1907 Seventeen hundred and two marriage licenses were issued by Register and Recorder Arthur Griffith in the court house at this place during 1907, forming the largest number issued by Mr. Griffith during any one of the past three years. A majority of these licenses were issued to foreigners. The youngest person to receive a permit to wed was aged 14 years while the oldest had seen 60 winters.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 10, 1908 Volume 42, Number 2 Lewis Sabo [or Saho] Lewis Sabo died in the Memorial Hospital at Johnstown Sunday. His death resulted from injuries received in the powder explosion a few days ago at Loganstown. The third victim who was badly burned will likely recover. John Malone John Malone passed from this world of care to the better land beyond at his home near Nant-y-Glo early on the morning of Jan. 2. His death was due to heart trouble. He was aged 41 years. He is survived by a wife and five small children. Mary Birch, St. Boniface Mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Birch, died on Sunday and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at this place on Wednesday. Pneumonia of the lungs was the cause of her death. Lived Over a Century Mrs. Mary Whalen, believed to have been the oldest woman in Cambria County, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dennis Sullivan in Barnesboro. Reliable authority places her age at 107 years. Up to a few weeks ago she enjoyed excellent health. Mrs. Whalen was born in Triporary, Ireland. There she was married about seventy years ago to William Whalen who died last March at ninety-three years. The funeral occurred Tuesday morning, the services being held in the Catholic church at Carrolltown. Child Davis The five-year-old son of Merton Davis, a former Ebensburger, who died of pneumonia at the Davis home in Indiana, was buried here Monday. Florence Kitchen The funeral of Florence, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kitchen, who died Sunday morning at the parental home in this place took place at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Lilly. Interment was made in St. Bridget’s Catholic church cemetery. Victim of Explosion Dies in Hospital Mike Chuncik, who was seriously injured in the explosion of a can of powder at Loganstown on the first day of the new year, died in terrible agony in Memorial Hospital at Johnstown early Friday morning. He was twenty-four years old, unmarried and arrived in this country only a short time. The other two victims of the explosion are improving and will be able to return to work in a few days. Young Lady Succumbs The death angel visited North Ebensburg early Sunday morning and summoned from the home of Evan and Newton Pryce the lively spirit of their adopted daughter, Miss Helen Lydic. Ten days ago the young lady contracted a bad cold which later developed into pneumonia and terminated in her death. Deceased was 14 years of age. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, the family pastor, Rev. J. T. Jones, officiating at the services. Miss Helen was a faithful attendant at the Congregational church and her presence will be greatly missed. Paul Gouchnour Paul Gouchnour, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the oldest residents of East Taylor township, died at his home near Conemaugh about 11:30 o’clock Sunday morning, aged 77 years. He had been living a retired life for the past 20 years and had been confined to his home for six months. Mr. Gouchnour was born and lived all his life at Conemaugh. He is survived by his wife and two children, Aaron and Emanuel, both of East Taylor township. The funeral took place at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with services at the house in charge of Elder David Hildebrand, of the German Baptist Brethren church. Interment followed in Headrick cemetery. Eleora Stoker Dead Eleora Stoker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Downs Stoker of Barnesboro, died at the family residence in that place at 10:30 o’clock Monday morning, aged 14 years. She had been ill for three years and her death had been expected for some time. Miss Stoker is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. H. Blackburn of Dunlo; Mrs. T. A. Logue of Gallitzin; Gardner Stoker of Johnstown and William and Bessie Stoker, who are at home. The funeral took place at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday morning from the Holy Cross Catholic church in Spangler. Interment followed in the Spangler cemetery. Dorsey Salyards Altoona, Pa., Jan. 8 Dorsey Salyards, aged forty, a track hand, was cleaning snow from switches in the Hollidaysburg railroad yard when he was run over by a train, dying a few hours later.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 3, 1908 Volume 42, Number 1 Marriage Licenses Perry Robert Askey and Rebecca Smith of Dysert. C. B. Singer and Mary E. Kerr of Jackson Township. Bartolomeo Sena of Windber and Filomena Barbone of Coupon. Joseph Baily and Bertha Gobert of Carroll Township. John Louther Monroe of Harrisburg and Mame Clarissa Sipe of Summerhill. Walter A. MacGeary and Gertrude M. Golde of Johnstown Homer E. Irvin of Derry and Katie S. Ream of Johnstown. Merle J. Luther and Eva Pearl Lewis of Johnstown. Lourvaerts Gedeon and Josephine Lannay of Patton. John Suftal of Greenwich and Mary Jackson of Spangler. Celestine Friedhof and Cecelia Eger of Cresson. Milton Freshwater of Chester, W. Va., and Carrie B. Williams of Johnstown. John E. Pfile and Alma P. Pfefferkorn of Johnstown. Albert Thomas and Effie P. Roody of Johnstown. Patrick McDermott and Gertrude R. Anna of St. Boniface. Peter McHallick and Agnes McHallick of Blandburg. Alonzo Wingard and Ella Jones of Mishler, Pa. Harry L. Washabaugh and Clara E. Guist of Johnstown. James F. Rippin and Daisy M. Brendlinger of Johnstown. Martin M. Wenrich of Manor and Lena M. Bosteret of Johnstown. David E. Samuel and Agnes Kunkle of Johnstown. Clyde L. Kimmel and Nannie Beryle Brant of Johnstown. Joshua N. Simpson and Sadie MacTee of Portage. Thomas Patrick Casey of Pittsburg and Eva Jane Burtnett of South Fork. Jacob Daily and Cassie B. Duncan of Johnstown. James Birchall and Mary Ann Dukes of Barnesboro. Victor Schmera and Anna Neurely of Johnstown. Dorse S. Lohr and Martha Viola Strayer of Johnstown. William M. Hayden of Warren, O., and Matilda Wilson of Johnstown. John L. Thomas of Conemaugh and Verna Roudabush of Johnstown. Albert V. Thompson of Dysart and Sara J. Pike of Sandy Ridge, Center County. Charles Stutzman and Hattie M. Feder of Upper Yoder Township. Marchel Smith and Theso O. Porter of Johnstown. John Baer Jr. and Hilda E. Kemper of Pittsburg. Thomas A. Cassidy of Spangler and Regina Walters of Hastings. Edward C. Dill and Anna B. Satzinger of Johnstown. Andy Condis and Annie Esett of Washington Township. William S. Ryan and Mary E. Schnurr of Johnstown. Jouel Bielinia and Morita Zieboa of Onnalinda. Thomas C. Hiteshaw of Reitz, Pa., and Bessie M. Gillin of Jackson Township. William Scott and Martha Wilson of Johnstown. John Huley and Mary Filjo of Johnstown George Tonia and Victoria Schuska of Johnstown. Benjamin Hall of Van Ormer and Jennie Boughamer of Clymer, Indiana County. Alonzo Kephart and Margaret Wega of Nant-y-Glo. McDermott-Anna Patrick McDermott and Gertrude Anna were married on Tuesday, December 31st in the Catholic Church by Rev. Father Raphael of this place. Mr. McDermott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William McDermott and holds an important position in the employ of the Webster Coal Mining Company at Hastings. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Anna, this place, and is a lady of marked refinement. Their many friends wish them every success in their journey through life. Married in Altoona Benjamin Segulo of Highland Fling and Miss Jennie Campbell of Green Springs, Cambria County, were united in marriage at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Christ Reformed Church, Twelfth avenue and Fifteenth street by the pastor, the Rev. Hamilton Smith. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. William Mowery of Dysart Pa., and the ceremony was witnessed by a few friends and relatives. Both are estimable young people and will reside at Highland Fling, Cambria County.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, January 3, 1908 Volume 42, Number 1 Bakerton Man Killed While sitting sleeping on the overhead bridge of the C. & C. Division at Bakerton about 11 o’clock Tuesday night of last week, Patrick Campbell, aged about 35 years, was hit by an empty engine and instantly killed. There were no marks on his body other than a slight bruise on the head. It is thought death resulted from a fractured skull. Patrick Campbell was a miner employed in Nantyglo No. 2 mine at Bakerton. He was a married man and is survived by his wife, three children and a number of brothers and sisters. Interment was made in Spangler. Died in Pittsburg Hospital Miss Mary McGough, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. McGough of St. Augustine, died Thursday, Dec. 26, of typhoid fever at the Pittsburg Hospital. Miss McGough entered the training school for nurses Oct. 1, 1907. About five weeks ago she was taken ill with typhoid fever. She is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. W. Kane of Altoona; Albert and Robert of Wilmerding; George of Seattle, Wash.; Catherine of Greensburg; Margaret of Pittsburg; James of Altoona; Joseph, Raymond, Edgar and Irene, at home. The funeral occurred Saturday morning last in the St. Augustine Catholic church and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Suicide at Hastings! Frank Amos, After Breaking Pledge, is Filled with Remorse and Sends A Bullet Through His Head “Dear Frank, behave yourself and I will bring the children home to spend Christmas with you.” The above is a brief extract of a letter written by Mrs. Frank Amos to her husband in Hastings. Mrs. Amos had been visiting with her parents in Houtzdale, Clearfield County. Those words and the Christmas presents from his two little children was more than Mr. Amos could bear after thinking over what he had done wrong the past week or more and he sent a bullet through his head. Instead of bringing her children home to spend Christmas with the husband and father, Mrs. Amos arrived at Hastings in company with her father, Thomas Martin, only to gaze on the cold face of the dead man. Mrs. Amos did not bring along her two babies, one two-year-old and the other only one year. Frank Amos was a suicide. The finding of his dead body took place Christmas morning about 8 o’clock. The man had been missed on the streets by residents of the town and relatives inquired at the Martin household in Houtzdale if he was there. He was not. An investigation followed, resulting in the discovery of his dead body. Amos was last seen on Sunday and it is believed he killed himself that night. Some one looked in the window on the first floor of his home Wednesday morning, saw his body lying in blood soaked bed clothing, the revolver in one hand, the empty bottles lying around him. He had not undressed, but had pulled some of the bed clothing over his body. Mr. Amos, who was a Frenchman, and about twenty-two years old, worked as a coal miner and a bar clerk. He drank heavily for a time but two months ago took the pledge for six months. He broke his pledge, received the loving letter from his wife, his heart was filled with remorse and in this condition, he killed himself. Murder at Frugality! Foreigner Uses Penknife on His Fellow Countryman and Nearly Disembowels Him The refusal of one man to get another a bottle of wine resulting in a quarrel terminated in a murder at Frugality, this county, Christmas night, when Ivan Sestrick took a penknife from his pocket and swept it across the abdomen of Mike Skonier, almost disemboweling him. The fight occurred in a room where probably a dozen other men were drinking in celebration of the holiday. Some of the men were sober enough to realize the situation, quickly overpowering Sestrick after he had fatally yielded the knife. Constable Gibbons then came along and applied the handcuffs, taking his prisoner to Ashville over night. Both men worked at No. 10 Mine of the Cresson & Clearfield Coal company. The dead man was not married. He has a brother living at Lloydell and an uncle at Smoke Run, Clearfield County. Sestrick was brought to Ebensburg Thursday and placed in jail to await trial. Summit Resident Dead John Dunlap Expired Christmas Afternoon after Long Illness John Dunlap died of vascular disease of the heart and Bright’s disease Christmas afternoon at 3 o’clock at his home at the Summit. He had been sick for some weeks and his death was expected. Mr. D. came to the Summit from Amsbry one month ago. He was thirty-eight years old. His wife, who was a Bolsinger, survives with three children. The remains were taken to Ashville for burial. Drinks Out Year and Dies Foreigner’s Farewell to 1907 Proves Also Adieu to Life While taking a farewell drink to the old year, George Nicodemus, aged forty, a florist living in Astoria, dropped dead in a saloon last night. Nicodemus had visited the others in the place to join him in a farewell glass. “Good-bye to the old, success to the new,” he exclaimed, raising his glass from the bar. His friends clinked their glasses together and raised them in unison when Nicodemus faltered, his face turned white, he staggered and fell dead.

Barnesboro Star Wednesday April 7, 1976 Mrs. Quinn Celebrates 95th Birthday Catherine Quinn, known as "Aunt Kate," celebrated her 95th birthday March 6 in Pittsburgh at the home of her son, Donald. She was born Marcy 6, 1881 in Saint Boniface, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Ott. She is the widow of Thomas Quinn. In addition to her son, Donald, she has a daughter, Helene Semelsburger of Hastings. Note: Most of the time I knew her, she lived with her daughter, Helene Semelsberger, in the Semelsburger apartments on Spangler Street in Hastings. Marilyn Kline Washington

Marilyn, Here's what I have on Francis and Mary. I hope that it helps. Francis Ebig was married twice, that I know of. Both times the licenses were issued by Cambria County, PA. I got copies of the Application for Marriage License / Marriage License / Duplicate Certificates this summer. Francis Ebig and Ellie Eckenrode applied for Mariage License No. 1720 on 18 February 1889. Her first name is also shown as "Ella" on the signature line and as "Ellen" in the Duplicate Certificate at the bottom that is completed by whoever marries them. They are both shown as being 21 years old at the time. Francis was a resident of Galitzin Boro and his parents are shown as Peter Ebig and Emanuel Ebig. (I know that "Emanuel" doesn't make any sense, but that is what it looks like. I suspect that someone misunderstood or copied it down wrong.) Ellie was a resident of Allegheny Twp and her parents are shown as Joseph and Rose Eckenrode. Francis' Occupation was Laborer. They were married on 19 February 1889 at Loretto by Rev. E. A. Bush. In "Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania Vol. V 1865-1869" by Rev. Albert H. Ledoux, on page 20, item 0552 gives the following birth data for Francis, and also one of his marriages: "0552 EBIG, Francis W. (m. Ellen Sophia Eckenrod) b. 02-15-1868" Francis W. Ebig and Mary A. Boley applied for Marriage License No. 5738. The date on the application section is 17 June 1895, while the date on the license section is 16 June 1895. Francis was 27 and Mary was 19. Because of her age, her parents had to give consent, which was filed on 27 June 1895. (Unfortunately, I didn't think to ask for a copy of the consent while I was there.) Both of them resided in Allegheny Twp. Francis' parents are shown as Peter Ebig and nm [maybe "nw"? Not sure what it means. Something to do with her remarrying after Peter died as you noted below?] Amanda Farabaugh. Mary's parents are shown as Joseph Boley and Cecilia Boley. Date of death of man's former wife, if any, is shown as 4 October 1893. Both parties are White. Francis is a Foreman on P.R.R. and Mary is a seamstress. They were married on 2 July 1895 in Loretto, PA by Rev. Ferdinand Kittell. The witnesses were Edward Ebig and Nettie Boley (this would be Mary's sister Bernetta). On the 1900 federal census, Francis and Mary are living in Allegheny Twp, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. They are in E.D. 99 on sheet 11B and are two families below Mary's parents, Joseph and Cecilia Boley. The census shows three children living with them: a daughter, Stella, age 10, born Jan 1890; a son, Elmer, age 4, born May 1896; and a daughter, Roena, age 1/12, born April 1900. Based on the birth dates, Stella would be from Francis' first marriage and Elmer and Roena would be from his marriage to Mary. Mary is shown as having given birth to 3 children, 2 of whom are still living. I think that the deceased child was Oscar Charles, but I am not sure. He is listed in the census for the Loretto Centenary, but is not shown on the 1900 census. Unfortunately, my photo of Oscar's grave marker is out of focus, so the engraving is a little blurry on top of being wet and somewhat muddy. The date of death appears to be Dec. 5, 1899. It is similar in style and appearance to the markers of his siblings Edward and Helen who died in 1903 and 1907. Francis and Mary are buried in St. Michael's cemetary in Loretto, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. They share a headstone, although it shows "Francis V." instead of "Francis W." Their children Oscar, Edward and Helen are buried there, too, along with Francis' first wife, "Ella S". The markers for the children and Francis' first wife are the type that lay flat on the ground and have an unfortunate tendency to get grown over by grass. Myrtle Ebig (1891 to 1996) is buried next to Francis and Mary Ebig. I believe that Myrtle is one of Francis' daughters from his marriage with Ellen Eckenrode. For the 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses, Francis and Mary are in Sankertown Borough, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The 1910 census lists Francis W. age 40, Mary A. age 33, Elmer L. age 13, Roena C. age 10, Elsie C. age 8, Herman F. age 5, Vernida E. age 11/12. It shows Mary as having had 8 children, of whom 5 are still alive. In the 1920 census, they are living at 313 Summer Street. The census lists Francis W. age 51, Mary age 43, Elmer L. age 23, Elsie age 18, Herman age 15, Verneda age 10, Arliene age 7, and Evelyn age 4 5/12. In the 1930 census, they are still living at 313 Summer Street. The 1930 census shows Francis age 62, Mary age 51, Elsie age 27, Arlene age 17, Evelyn age 15 and Floyd age 9. Charlie Boley To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] Elsie Matilda BOLEY, ca - 1890's, Cambria County From: [email protected] Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:17:25 -0500 Francis Ebig/Ibig was married twice and had children to both women. One was a Boley and one was an Eckenrode. If you have anymore on Francis and Mary, I would love to see it. I can look for what I have. I believe that Francis lived in Sankertown at one point, and I found a reference to his house burning down. I can't remember which was the first and which the second wife, but I don't think the two families "blended" very well, as the children of the first marriage were living with their grandparents. The Ebig family came from the same place in Baden as the Farabaugh family. I found Ebig most often spelled Ebig or Ibig, but I found at least 9 spelling of a four letter name. It is most often confused with the Illig/Ellig family, but that family came from further down the Rhine. near the mouth of the river. Genevieve Schwand was first married to Bernard Drenkel-Trinkley, who died in Germany, Baden. She then married Roman Ebig and later emigrated with him. She had children from both marriages, all born in Germany. My ancestor is youngest child, Sophia Ebig, who was about 15 when the family emigrated. I have been told that she did not speak English at all and/or that she spoke it very poorly. Either could be true, as farm women in that time period attended church and family events, mostly, and they spoke German in the family. Sophia married Charles Feighner-Fectner and he and Sophia [I am fairly sure, though I didn't look for the deed] bought a farm on Old Dutch Road, Carroll Township, from Sophia's oldest half-brother [at least the oldest who emigrated] John George Trinkley. That farm is still in the family. Charles and Sophia had 13 children, the oldest and two youngest dying young. Ambose, the youngest living son, was my grandfather. He married a girl from Clearfield County, who moved to Patton when the RR came--Crissy Woods. His brother, Joseph Feighner, lived on the adjoining farm that had belonged to their grandfather, John Feighner m to Mary Ann Flick [both emigrants.] That road upon which they lived is called Feighner Road. The oldest child of Roman Ebig and Genevieve Schwand was Peter Ebig, who married Amanda Hartman . Peter is buried in Gallitzin and then Amanda married Francis Farabaugh who had first married her cousin, Catherine Hartman. Another son, Edward Ebig, died in the Philippine Insurrection, part of the Spanish American War. Edward is buried in St. Benedicts. I am fairly sure that Francis Ebig was the son of Peter and Amanda Ebig, but again, I have not found a proof. I found him in the Loretto Centennary, as you did. I don't have much information on the Ebig family. I think it was Francis' daughter, Rowena, who married a Horton from Cresson. They later lived in Westover [WW II] and then some of the Horton children lived in Spangler and Hastings. My mother knew Rowena's family better than most of her Ebig relatives, since we lived on a farm on the Hastings-Westover Road. Catholics from Westover would attend mass at St. Bernard's Church in Hastings. Marilyn Kline Washington -----Original Message----- From: Charles Boley <[email protected]> To: pacambri <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Nov 21, 2011 9:31 pm Subject: [PACAMBRI] Elsie Matilda BOLEY, ca - 1890's, Cambria County Does anyone have any information on Elsie Matilda BOLEY? In the Souvenir of Loretto Centenary 1799-1899, there is a Census of St. Michael's Parish, Loretto, PA, taken on 15 August 1899. On page 295, Elsie Matilda is shown with the family of Joseph and Cecilia (Hertzog) Boley. Since the rest of the children are listed in chronological order, it would appear that Elsie may have been born between 1889 and 1894. The church census lists nine children: Charles Chrysostom, Elizabeth Bernetta, Ann Lucy, Alphonsus Ignatius, Theresa Magdalen, Francis de Sales, Elsie Matilda, Edna Louisa, and Nelson Modestus. Mary had already married Francis Ebig (2 July 1895) and Thomas Ellsworth BOLEY had already died (5 Dec 1894). This would make eleven children. The 1900 Federal Census shows Cecilia as having had 11 children, 9 of which were still alive. The census lists six children with Joseph and Cecila: Lucy, Alphonsus, Teresa, Frank, Edna, and Nelson. Charles was studying to become a priest, Mary was married to Francis Ebig, and Bernetta married Walter Beck (29 August 1900), which makes 9. Thomas was one of the deceased children; was Elsie the second? I have not been able to locate her in a census, nor have I found her in the obituary index for the Johnstown Tribune. 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Hello Everyone, I have a picture taken of a number of people standing on the steps at the front of the Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, Johnstown, PA, circa 1953. It appears there may have been some type of celebration, because there are a number of clergy present. Any suggestions on what I can do with this picture, other than sending a copy to the church? I called the public library in Johnstown, and they said they did not have a file in their genealogy / Cambria County history room for such a document, but if I wanted to send a copy they would put it in a "file drawer" in case anyone asked for that type of info. Is there anyone out there who may be interested in this picture? Regards, Marian Perdas

Does anyone have any information on Elsie Matilda BOLEY? In the Souvenir of Loretto Centenary 1799-1899, there is a Census of St. Michael's Parish, Loretto, PA, taken on 15 August 1899. On page 295, Elsie Matilda is shown with the family of Joseph and Cecilia (Hertzog) Boley. Since the rest of the children are listed in chronological order, it would appear that Elsie may have been born between 1889 and 1894. The church census lists nine children: Charles Chrysostom, Elizabeth Bernetta, Ann Lucy, Alphonsus Ignatius, Theresa Magdalen, Francis de Sales, Elsie Matilda, Edna Louisa, and Nelson Modestus. Mary had already married Francis Ebig (2 July 1895) and Thomas Ellsworth BOLEY had already died (5 Dec 1894). This would make eleven children. The 1900 Federal Census shows Cecilia as having had 11 children, 9 of which were still alive. The census lists six children with Joseph and Cecila: Lucy, Alphonsus, Teresa, Frank, Edna, and Nelson. Charles was studying to become a priest, Mary was married to Francis Ebig, and Bernetta married Walter Beck (29 August 1900), which makes 9. Thomas was one of the deceased children; was Elsie the second? I have not been able to locate her in a census, nor have I found her in the obituary index for the Johnstown Tribune. Thanks, Charlie

Hello Cambria Researchers, There will be no updates to the Cambria Schools website (including Windber & Conemaugh Twp in Somerset Co) until February. Sorry but there is just too many other things to going on in November and December. I will begin production again in January and have updates ready for February. A safe and happy holiday season to you all. Don Varner -:Cambria County, PA,, Schools Pages - <http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacambr2/> http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacambr2/ - I will search my Varner- Warner- Werner- Verner- database (176,000+ persons). VISIT: <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/a/r/Donald--R-Varner> http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/a/r/Donald--R-Varner OR <http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/v/a/r/Donald-R-Varner> http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/v/a/r/Donald-R-Varner For More information.

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found her d. 4 May 1955 With deepest respect, this is a listing of Catholic Sisters (Nuns) from the Order of Saint Benedict (O.S.B.) who are interred here at St. Mary's Cemetery/Troy Hill. Section S is centered within Section A.

I am hunting the death date for Sister Irmina Huber / Catherine d/o Peter Huber and Catherine Strittmatter she is not listed on Sister Theresa /Regina's obit just 4 brothers Elaine

Cancel that request please --I found the listing. Thanks -----Original Message----- From: Mary W Grove <[email protected]> To: PACAMBRI <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Nov 16, 2011 12:58 am Subject: [PACAMBRI] St. John's Evangelical ould someone please tell me anything or am I just missing it on the Cambria age about: St. John's Evangelical Church, Summerhill, PA I have a list in my notes of the communicants from Jun 6, 1847, but I am not inding the church or cemetery or any information. Thanks so much, ary - - - - - - - - - Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: ttp://www.camgenpa.com/ ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message

Who are the parents of Raymond Boland m. to Ella Mae Lingenfelter? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855

Who are the parents of Clarence P. Nagle m. to Mary Elizabeth McConnell? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855