Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, December 4, 1903 NEWS Smallpox on Passenger Train Altoona, Pa., Dec. 2---William Nesselrod, wife, babe and sister of Youngstown, O., were taken off a passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad here, suffering with smallpox. They boarded the train at Tyrone and when a doctor informed the conductor that they had smallpox the other passengers fled from the car. They were removed to the pest house. [Youngstown is in Mahoning County, Ohio] Memorial to Gettysburg’s Dead Gettysburg, Pa., Dec. 2—-The Gettysburg battlefield memorial church of the Prince of Peace, erected in this borough in honor of the soldiers of both north and south who took part in the battle, was dedicated by Bishop Ethelbert of the central Pennsylvania diocese of the Protestant Episcopal church. In the tower of the church is placed several hundred tablets in memory of the soldiers who were killed at Gettysburg and on the walls of the main auditorium were placed tablets to Major Generals George Meade, Winfield Scott Hancock and other prominent officers of the union army. Monument Erected A beautiful monument has recently been erected over the graves of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whalen in the Catholic Cemetery at Spangler. Mr. and Mrs. Whalen were a young couple, both dying within four months of each other, leaving a little girl, two years old. The child is cared for by Patrick Whalen, proprietor of the Spangler Inn and a brother of the deceased man. Aged Man Stricken Abraham Heitchue, who about a week ago, was stricken with paralysis at his home in Ebensburg, Wednesday evening suffered another stroke and as a result is in a critical condition being unable to move or speak. It is believed that his hearing is destroyed. Mr. Heitchue is about 65 years of age and a carpenter by trade. He cannot recover. Rev. Jones Resigns Sunday morning Rev. W. L. Jones of the Baptist church, Ebensburg tendered his resignation, which was received with much regret. Rev. Jones’ resignation takes effect about the first of the year when he will go to Chicago where his children reside and make his home with them. Nicktown Personals Saturday, Nov. 28---Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hammond attended the funeral of Mrs. Hammond’s father which took place at Spangler. Edward Lieb spent Sunday with Carrolltown friends. Miss Bertha Cramer, who was attending the institute at Ebensburg returned to this place last Saturday evening. The Rev. Mr. Rupert drove to Carrolltown last Friday. Mrs. N. T. Lambour’s little daughter, Corrine, and Miss Anna Lambour drove to Carrolltown on Sunday. Miss Annie Lieb has been visiting Altoona friends the past week. Miss Elizabeth Fresh, who was suffering from quinsy for a few days, is better again. George Bender of Bakerton was in town Sunday. A. Pfeister of Spangler was in town Tuesday. Frank Fresh is tending bar for Philip Gens during the absence of Mr. Shank. Local and Personal C. C. Greninger of Patton was an Ebensburg visitor on Monday. T. Station Davis is transacting business this week in Philadelphia. Dr. Olin Barker and Dr. E. Davidson of Pittsburg were home for Thanksgiving. Joseph Bengele of Gallitzin was transacting business in this place on Tuesday. F. H. Barker is having plans and specifications drawn up for a handsome new residence. Miss Myrtle Myers of Summitt spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Jacob Thompson. Miss Julia Connell of Johnstown spent Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Connell, of this place. Miss Melissa and Mary Schettig of Altoona were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John McBreen in this place Saturday. George Porch and M. J. Stoltz attended the Elk’s ministerial entertainment in Johnstown Wednesday evening. Miss Louise McNamara attended a social function given by Miss Emma Fend Gageby in Johnstown Friday night. Misses Fannie Lloyd and Bessie Darrah who had been visiting the family of Ex-Sheriff and Mrs. George M. Wertz in Johnstown for a week returned to Ebensburg Monday evening. T. L. Gibson of this place is spending the week at Hollidaysburg where he was called to conduct the musical exercise of the thirty- seventh annual session of the Blair County Teachers’ Institute. Judge John Thomas one of our local landmarks, departed Saturday for Thomas’ Mills, Elder township to attend the golden wedding celebration of his brother, Jacob Thomas and his wife. [Mountaineer Herald] It is true the Judge departed for Thomas’ Mills or Seldom Seen. The part that the HERALD does not know is that Judge Thomas did not arrive at the expected destination. His many friends will be pained to learn that he became indisposed at Patton and was forced to forego the rest of his trip. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/