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EBENSBURG ALLEGHANIAN
EBENSBURG, PA
February 1861
Thursday, 7 Feb 1861
Volume 2, Number 25
Post Offices, Post Masters and Districts
Benn's Creek, Joseph Graham, Yoder.
Bethel Station, Joseph S. Mardis, Blacklick.
Carrolltown, Benjamin Wirtner, Carroll.
Chess Springs, Danl. Litzinger, Chest.
Cresson, John J. Troxell, Washington.
Ebensburg, Mrs. H. M'Cagne, Ebensburg.
Fallen Timber, Isaac Thompson, White.
Gallitzin, J. M. Christy, Gallitzin.
Hemlock, Wm. M'Gough, Washington.
Johnstown, H. A. Boggs, Johnstown.
Loretto, Wm. Gwinn, Loretto.
Mineral Point, E. Wissinger, Conemaugh.
Munster, A. Durbin, Munster.
Pershing, Francis Clement, Conemaugh.
Plattsville, Andrew J. Ferral, Susquehanna.
Roseland, G. W. Bowman, White.
St. Augustine, Wm. Ryan, Sr. Clearfield.
Scalp Level, George Conrad, Richland
Sonman, B. M. Colgan, Washington.
Summerhill, Wm. Murray, Croyle.
Summit, Miss M. Gillespie, Washington.
Wilmore, Andrew Beck, Summerhill.
Beulah: A Deserted Village
By James M. Swank
There is no more singular fact in the history of Cambria county - and indeed we might say in the history of Pennsylvania - than that presented in the founding and subsequent abandonment of the Welsh settlement of Beulah. In 1797, just sixty years ago, a number of hardy Welshmen, seeking a new home among the Alleghenies similar in its physical characteristics and surroundings to the one they had left among the rocks of old Wales, found the realization of their desire in an exceedingly small valley, or "hollow," upon the bank of the Blacklick, in the township of Cambria county, of Somerset (Cambria county was not then known upon the maps.) And there they pitched their tents and founded a village and the name of that village was "Beulah." All the elements of a healthy growth appear to have been called in to requisition in behalf of Beulah. The location seemed to be a most
favorable one; the climate was healthful; the soil in the vicinity productive; iron ore, limestone, coal and potter's clay had been discovered in the neighborhood; the water in the springs and streams was pure and abundant and good timber was only too plentiful. The woods were alive with game and the streams with finny "Beauties." The settlers were honest, hard-fisted, and energetic. Trees were felled; Beulah was surveyed into streets, and alleys and town lots; roads to and from the village were constructed; dwelling houses and workshops were erected; religious societies and associations for mutual improvement were organized; and a newspaper was established.Why should not Beulah grow and flourish and become a great city? But, alas! It did neither. Founded in 1797, it grew to its full stature in 1798 and in 1803 and 1804, when it entered the lists with its young
rival and near neighbor, Ebensburg, for the honor of being named the capital of the new county of Cambria; it had commenced to take a very large step backwards. That unfortunate tilt with Ebensburg "fixed" beyond a peradventure the destiny of Beulah. Its Welsh burghers soon commenced to turn a longing look upon the county seat; the implements of husbandry and the tolls of the cunning workman were laid away to rust; and the price of real estate rapidly declined. 'Ere long Beulah
was deserted and it remains deserted to this day. Where once stood the bustling little village now only can be seen a single old-fashioned and very shaky wooden dwelling - a fitting relic and a sorry monument of the departed greatness of Beulah. All else is gone. Even the streets, the "busy streets" of Beulah - where are they?
The main fact stated above will only be new to the stranger and newcomer among Cambrians, but many an old settler and probably even the "oldest inhabitant," will learn with astonishment that a newspaper was published at Beulah and that, too, during the last century. But such is the fact. We have before us the first number of that paper and therefore speak only of that which we do know and have seen. This copy has been handed us by Major Moses Canan, the pioneer lawyer of Cambria county, who, in 1807, attended the first court held in the county. We purpose briefly to give the reader an idea of what this pioneer newspaper of "Little Cambria" contains.
The name of the paper is "The Western Sky;" it was printed by Ephraim Conrad in 1798; its size is small quarto - eight pages, and its typographical execution is rather neat than otherwise. Its columns do not contain a single advertisement but are mainly filled with original articles upon various local topics.
It appears that a circulating library was established at Beulah, as the "Laws for the Regulation of the Beulah Library" are published in full in the "Sky." It also contains the constitution, by-laws and act of incorporation of the "Beulah Seminary" - an institution founded by citizens of Beulah for the purpose as the preamble to the constitution sets forth of "disseminating knowledge and virtue." Several professorships of the higher branches of an academical education are named and provided for in this instrument. Much attention appears to have been devoted by the people of Beulah to agriculture and manufacturers for we find in the "Sky," the constitution of the "Beulah
Society of Rural Arts," and also an address delivered before the society on Wednesday, November 21, 1798. Appended to these articles is a "Circular" addressed by the society to the "Citizens of United America, particularly those who reside on Western waters, propounding a number of "Queries in Agriculture" of which the following are examples: "Did you ever cultivate English barley? Does it not far excel the American for making malt? Would not beer made of malt be more congenial to health and more beneficial to society than distilled liquors? What is the best time for brewing and the best way of preserving beer, ale and porter through the heat of summer?" It is easily seen that the members of the "Beulah Society of Rural Arts" were not total abstinents by a jug-full but it is very evident that their Welsh heads were about right on the question of "distilled liquors."
All honor to their memories for that! The following "query" upon a manufacturing subject seems to us to have indicated a rare inventive spirit among the Beulah settlers and to have foreshadowed a later invention in the art of making paper: "Do you know of any plants, or of the barks of any trees, which may be applied to the purpose of papermaking?" That they were strong protectionists and sound political economists may be inferred from these questions: -- "Would it not be more
patriotic to encourage the manufacture of cotton, wool and flax, than to import our wearing apparel? Could not the linen of our country be made as fine as that of Ireland or Holland and the cloth as good as that of Britain?"
Next we find an oration delivered at Beulah on the Fourth of July, 1798, by Morgan J. Rhees. Mr. Rhees' oration is well gotten up and brim-full of patriotism. He goes in for independence up to the hub; puts in a word for the "poor despised Africans" held in bondage upon American soil and pitches into France sans ceremonie for attempting to gerrymander the young American giant of his rights. The oration winds up with some wholesome moral advice to the audience. Among the regular
toasts read after the speech and the dinner, we find one complimentary to Gen. Washington, then living; another to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin; another to the "fair sex," and another in honor of the day those Beulah Welshman celebrated - some sixty years ago.
There is an excellent poetic effusion in one corner of the "Sky," entitled "Stanzas written after a journey into North Wales," by Charles Lloyd, brother of the venerable Stephen Lloyd of Ebensburg.
We close this curious relic of the early history of Cambria county and with it close the subject under consideration, by expressing the conviction - in which we think the reader will concur - that the Welsh men and women who "settled" Beulah were a most worthy and patriotic people and made of the right kind of stuff throughout. They only failed one thing and for that let no man blame them - their town of Beulah never amounted to shucks!
Beulah
On our outside this week we publish a very interesting paper on the history of the settlement and subsequent abandonment of Beulah - which article was originally published in the CAMBRIA TRIBUNE some years since. As a bit of local history concerning a rather celebrated locality it should be read by all of our Cambria county subscribers.
The site of the "deserted village" is a rough and rugged valley near the Blacklick, about two miles southwest of Ebensburg. Indeed a more uninviting spot on which to lay out a "settlement" could scarcely be found. But in the early days of this great and mighty county of Cambria, the country was principally a sterile and unprofitable wilderness and the squatters thereon had to take things pretty much as they found them, trusting to a willing heart and a strong right hand to bring good out of Nazareth. Although the existence of Beulah was brief still was it long enough to enable the hardly pioneers to see a snug little village springing into existence, as if by magic around them.
The wilderness under the cultivation blossomed as a rose - the sweet scent of civilization began to pervade the Beulahtic atmosphere.
In 1804 Cambria county was given a habitation and name. Beulah - ambitious Beulah - immediately was seized with a desire to be the capital of the new county and she entered vigorously into the contest for the coveted prize. But alas! Her claims were overlooked and from that moment the star of Beulah began to wane.
At this time even the "old fashioned and very shaky wooden dwelling" mentioned in the sketch as being the sole monument of Beulah's former greatness, even this landmark, has crumbled away. There is not now, "A rose of the wilderness left on the stalk, To tell where the garden had been."
One fact connected with the Beulah paper - the "Western Sky" - does not appear in the sketch. Although purporting to represent the interests of Beulah and being edited by a resident of that village, yet we are credibly informed that the "Sky" was published in Philadelphia. This would make no great odds, however, it rather shows to advantage the go-a-head-ativenss of those Beulah settlers, who, not content with the "music of the spheres," must needs have an organ of their own.
Like all deserted and decayed spots, Beulah is sound on the ghost question. Were you to believe half the fearful legends told concerning this romantic retreat, about the troops of fairies, the myriads of ghosts and the legions of devils damned that are supposed to haunt it, then indeed would you be justified in coming to the conclusion that the once busy little burg is now cursed by some, "Predigious ban/Of excommunication," and in fact a rather unpleasant place in which to
pass a dark night all alone by yourself.
From the Editorial Page
Concession
It is not exactly the time to talk about Concession and Compromise when six States are in open rebellion against the General Government, our forts and arsenals seized, our flag insulted and armies in the field to back the traitors. Besides what has the North done that she should Compromise? Is she to roll in the mud because her People saw fit to vote for Abraham Lincoln? That is what the South says she must do - but she won't, of that we are confident.
The South has long held the reins of government and is unwilling to resign their power. She has seen the effect that the mere threat of Secession has heretofore exerted and as a last desperate effort to rule the roost, she now carries her oft made threats into execution and goes out of the Union - that is, she Resolves herself out. And all this is done because Abraham Lincoln has been elected President, and the scepter is about to pass from their hands. Weak-kneed gentlemen tell
us that we must get down on our marrow-bones and beg the traitors to return - that the North must allow her prostrate body to be used as a stepping stone over which the rebellious states may return into the Union.
Besides, South Carolina has explicitly declared that no concession would induce her to return to the fold. Are we to put on sackcloth and ashes and humiliate ourselves in behalf of an irrevocably doomed party?
Even now preparations are busily going on for an attack on Fort Sumter, and this event, we are informed by telegraph, will certainly take place in a few days. Fort Pickens will also be attacked at the same time. Compromise and concession would avail nothing with the infatuated mobs that control the destinies of the "Southern Confederacy," but even if they would, who is disposed to grant favors to an armed rabble? A compromise should not be brought about by the influence of the bayonet.
The entire South has made its boasts that Abraham Lincoln will never be inaugurated President. Let us show it that he will; and let us likewise show it that this glorious Union will be preserved despite the threats or denunciations of rebels and traitors. In the language of Salmon P. Chase: Inauguration first; adjustment afterward."
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Kansas was admitted into the Union last week, and Mr. Conway has taken his seat in Congress as the representative of the new State. Thus has justice at length been done to Kansas.
The Schools of Cambria County
The following interesting statistics concerning the state of the Common Schools of Cambria County are taken from the State Superintendent's Report:
Whole number of schools in county: 145
Number yet require: 10
Average number of months taught: 4.36
Number of teachers (males): 112
Number of teachers (females): 36
Average salary of males per month: $22.34
Average salary of females per month: $20.05.
Number of scholars (males): 3,410
Number of scholars (females): 3,102.
Average cost of teaching each scholar per month: fifty-six cents.
Dedication
We are requested to announce that the Union Church at Chest Springs borough, this county, will be dedicated to the service of Almighty God on Saturday, 9th inst., at 11 o'clock, A. M.
Register's Notice
Notice is hereby given that the following accounts have been passed and filed in the Register's Office of Cambria county and will be presented for confirmation to the next Orphans' Court of said county to be held at Ebensburg on the first Monday of March next, to wit:
The supplemental and final account of James Bender, administrator of Patrick Conway, deceased.
The account of Peter Dougherty, executor of Rosanna McLaughlin, deceased.
The account of Peter Huber and Catherine Westrick, executors of Andrew Westrick, deceased.
The account of Jacob Burgoon, executor of Lewis Cassiday, deceased.
The partial account of Catharine Cassiday, executrix of Lewis Cassiday, deceased.
The first account of Joseph Crouse, administrator of Godfrey Garman, deceased.
The first account of Charles Bilestine, administrator of John McCloskey, deceased.
The final account of Charles Bilestine, administrator de bonis non, of John Jacob Mayer, deceased.
The second and final account of David Hite, administrator of Jeremiah Hite, deceased.
The fourth account of John Dibert, administrator cum test annexo of John Dibert, deceased.
The account of Francis Bearer, administrator of James Driskell, deceased.
The first and final account of Simon Weakland and Peter J. Little, executors of Wm. Mansfield, deceased.
The second partial account of Jane Rogers (late Jane Makin), executrix of John Makin, deceased.
The account of John Roberts, trustee for the sale of the real estate of Adam Cover, deceased.
The first and partial account of Milton Jones, administrator of Thomas Jones (Jackson), deceased.
The final account of James Stewart, administrator of William Duncan, deceased.
E. F. Lytle, Register
Register's Office, Feb. 2, 1861
Sale of a Railroad
On Tuesday at the Exchange, Philadelphia, M. Thomas & Son sold, in pursuance of a decree made by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on the 6th of October, 1860, the Tyrone and Lockhaven Railroad. The road is about 56® miles in length, including the branch or lateral road thereof, about 2® miles in length and commences at Tyrone, in Blair county, where it intersects the Pennsylvania Railroad and extends from thence to Lockhaven in Clinton county where it connects with the Sunbury and Erie Railroad. The lateral road extends from Milesburg to Bellefonte in Centre county. The sale included the chartered rights, rents, tolls, right of way and everything necessary for the said road. The road was knocked down for the sum of $21,000. Mr. Philip M. Price, being the purchaser.
Local and Personal
Our fellow townsman, John Williams, Esq., is at present on a visit to Washington city.
On Saturday last the contract for laying the superstructure and iron on the Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad was awarded to Philip Collins, Esq., who was also the contractor for the grading of the road. Under the supervision of this gentleman, we feel confident that the work will be pushed to a speedy completion. The road is expected to be ready for the running of cars by the first of June.
We're in luck again. One day last week, our friend, H. C. Devine, Esq. - than whom few better or more liberal hearted individuals can be scared up - presented unto us for our own especial use and behoof forever until death do us part as aforesaid, to wit, one box of excellent and smokable cigars.
Gov. Curtin has appointed Rev. J. B. Pyatte to be Auctioneer for Johnstown.
A fire occurred in Hollidaysburg last week, by which the Blood Searcher medicine establishment of R. M. Lemon was entirely consumed.
The Oleaginous Fever in Ebensburg
The oil fever has at length broken out in ye ancient village and from present indications it bids fair to soon become an epidemic. Last week a company was formed in this place, whose intention it is to immediately lease a site for a well in either Ohio or Virginia. The following are the members comprising it: Robert Davis; C. T. Roberts; David Lewis; John O. Evans; John W. Roberts; Morris J. Evans; N. I. Roberts; E. J. Mills; John Roberts; R. H. Tudor; Clinton R. Jones and
Evan D. Evans. Messrs. John W. Roberts, David Lewis and N. I. Roberts leave this week for oildom to locate the well and commence operations. This association is called the "Ebensburg Oil Company."
List of Causes
The following is the list of causes set down for trial, at a Court of Common Please to be held at Ebensburg, for Cambria county, commencing on Monday, the fourth day of March, 1861.
Wm. Carr & Co. vs. Palmer, et al.
John M'Keage vs. same
Wm. Williams Jr. vs. same
Lloyd & Hill vs. same.
McManamy vs. Eb. & C. R. R. Co.
Post Office Affairs
Within the last week, Mrs. Harriet McCague, the present worthy incumbent of our Post Office, has withdrawn her petition for reappointment as Post Master. There are now, as far as heard from four
applicants for the place, as follows: Gideon Marlett, C. T. Roberts, Maj. John Thompson and Matthias Barr. Considerable interest is being felt in the matter and petitions are circulating in every direction. We'll bet our pile on the man who wins.
Fire!
Our citizens were alarmed the other morning by the cry of "fire!" Upon repairing to the scene of disaster we found the flames to proceed from a stable on the lot of Mr. J. J. Murphy. The adjoining buildings were speedily torn down and the progress of the devouring element stayed. The loss is very slight.
In Time of Peace Prepare for War
At the meeting of the Zouave Cadets last night, thirty-four of the members signified their willingness to serve Uncle Sam at a moments notice. Capt. Power commands this company and a finer body of military could not be found. They are exceedingly well drilled.
Professional Cards
Abraham Kopelin, Attorney at Law, Johnstown, Pa. Office on Main Street.
C. D. Murray, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa. Office opposite Crawford's Hotel
John S. Rhey, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa. Office in Colonade Row.
Charles W. Wingard, Attorney at Law, Lock Haven, Clinton county, Pa.
James C. Noon, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa. Office No. 3, Colonade Row.
Phil S. Noon, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Penna. Office two doors east of Thompson's Hotel.
William Kittell, Attorney & Counsellor at Law. Office in Colonade Row, Ebensburg, Penna.
M. D. Magehan, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa. Office on High street, opposite the Post Office.
A. C. Mullin, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pa. Office two doors north of Colonade Row and immediately opposite Thompson's Hotel.
Reed & Heyer, Attorneys at Law. Counsel given in the English and German languages. Office in Colonade Row, Ebensburg, Pa.
Robert A. M'Coy, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pa. All manner of legal business in the several courts of this county promptly attended to.
J. H. Campbell, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Cambria county, Pa. He will attend to all business entrusted to his care in the Courts of Cambria and Indiana counties. Office in Colonade Row.
Johnston & Oatman, Attorneys at Law, Ebensburg, Cambria county, Penna. Office opposite the Court House.
Francis A. Shoemaker, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa. Will practice in the several courts of Clearfield, Indiana and Cambria counties. Office two doors west of Crawford's Hotel.
H. C. Christy, M. D., Wilmore, Cambria Co., Pa. Office at his residence next door to Jefferson House.
R. S. Bunn, M. D., tenders his professional services to the citizens of Ebensburg. Office in Drug Store on High street opposite Thompson's Hotel.
George R. Lewis, M. D., tenders his professional services to the citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity. He may be found in the office formerly occupied by Dr. D. W. Lewis. Night calls made at the office.
Jackson & Clark, Surgeon Dentists, Johnstown, Pa. One of the firm will be in Ebensburg during the first ten days of each month, during which time all persons desiring his professional services can find him at the office of Dr. Lewis, nearly opposite Blair's Hotel.
Dr. J. M. M'Clure, Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist, respectfully offers his professional services to the ladies and gentlemen of Johnstown and vicinity of this place. Particular attention paid to
diseases of the mouth. Teeth extracted with electrical forceps. Office in the old Exchange, on Clinton Street.
Joseph W. Myers, Justice of the Peace, Summerhill, Cambria County.
Austin Thompson, Justice of the Peace, Wilmore, Cambria County.
W. M. Lloyd & Co., Bankers, Altoona, Pa. Drafts on the Principal cities and Silver and Gold for sale. Collections made. Moneys received on deposit, payable on demand, without interest or upon time, with interest at fair rates.
Thursday, 14 Feb 1861
Volume 2, Number 26
Churches, Ministers &c.
Presbyterian - Rev. D. Harbison, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 10 1/2 o'clock, and in the evening at 8 o'clock. Sabbath School at 1 o'clock A. M. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 o'clock.
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev. J. Shane, Preacher in charge. Rev. E. H. Baird, Assistant. Preaching every Sabbath, alternately at 10 1/2 o'clock in the morning or 7 in the evening. Sabbath School at 9 o'clock A. M. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 o'clock.
Welsh Independent - Rev. L. R. Powell, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock and in the evenings at 6 o'clock. Sabbath School at 1 o'clock P. M. Prayer meeting on the first Monday evening of each month and on every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening excepting the first week of each month.
Calvinistic Methodist - Rev. John Williams, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath evening at 1 and 6 o'clock. Sabbath School at 10 o'clock A.M. Prayer meeting every Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Society every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
Disciples - Rev. Wm. Lloyd, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock.
Particular Baptists - Rev. David Jenkins, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath evening at 7 o'clock. Sabbath school at 1 o'clock P. M.
Catholic - Rev. M. J. Mitchell, Pastor. Services every Sabbath morning at 10 1/2 o'clock and vespers at 4 o'clock in the evening.
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Springfield, Ill, Feb. 11 - Mr. Lincoln left here this morning on his way to Washington. He was accompanied to the cars by a large and enthusiastic crowd of friends to whom he made a short and feeling address, after which he bade all an affectionate farewell.
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Montgomery, Feb. 9 - Jefferson Davis of Mississippi was unanimously elected President of the Confederated States of North America and A. H. Stephens, Vice President, also unanimously.
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Washington, Feb. 8 - The STAR newspaper of this evening has telegraphic information, saying that the Cherokee Indians have seceded, and captured the United States Fort Gibson. No Negro Secession is yet announced.
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Washington, Feb. 8 - Col. Hayne left this morning for Charleston, after having received Mr. Holt's final answer on behalf of the President, refusing to surrender Fort Sumter or to withdraw Maj.
Anderson and resting the responsibility of civil war upon South Carolina.
Mr. Lincoln's Sentiments
Abraham Lincoln has made the following declaration against all compromises or concessions to the Slaveocracy:
"I will suffer death before I will consent or advise my friends to consent to any concession or compromise which looks like buying the privilege of taking possession of the Government to which we have a Constitutional right; because, whatever I might think of the merit of the various propositions before Congress, I should regard any concession in the face of menace as the destruction of Government itself, and a consent on all hands that our system shall be brought down to a level with the existing disorganized state of affairs in Mexico. But this thing will hereafter be, as it is now, in the hands of the people and if they desire to call a Convention and to remove any grievances complained of, or to give new guarantees for the performance of vested right, it is not mine to oppose."
Johnstown
Johnstown proper lies or did lie in the junction formed by the union of Stony Creek and Conemaugh, bounded by these streams Northeast, North and West - Conemaugh borough and Conemaugh Township forming the reminder of her boundary. To this, Kernville, on the opposite side of Stony Creek, has been added and constituted until within the last few days, the "Fourth Ward."
Johnstown as we choose to describe it, has a much larger extent and we shall speak of the town as it should be and not as it is. Thus considered, Johnstown is one of the largest and most flourishing inland towns in the State, her population being almost, if not quite, equal to the city of Harrisburg. It embraces Johnstown proper, Kernville, Conemaugh Borough, Midville, Cambria City, Prospect, Sharpsburg, Hornerstown and all contiguous territory laid out into streets and assuming the appearance of a town.
There is perhaps no location within the limits of Pennsylvania so well calculated for a large manufacturing business as Johnstown. In many particulars it resembles Pittsburg; its Stony Creek and Conemaugh answer to the Monongahela and Allegheny of Pittsburg on a smaller scale; it has the same precipitous and frowning bluffs on all sides; is surrounded by rich coal fields. But here the similarity ceases, for Johnstown is bounded by hills full of iron, a mineral which does not exist in the immediate neighborhood of Pittsburg.
The site of Johnstown was originally occupied by an Indian town known as Kiekenapawling's town. The red men had a war path from the Frankstown settlement, pursuing pretty nearly the same general
direction as the Frankstown road. It is observable in this case, as well as in others, that the savages always selected such locations for their villages and encampments as have since commended themselves to their civilized successors.
In 1758, the Indian chief, Kiekenapawling, had abandoned his town and receded westward, impelled to do so by the encroachment of civilization. In that year we find him at Old Frenchtown, at the mouth of Beaver creek.
The whole flat on which Johnstown now stands was grown up with "weeds, briars and bushes," which formed an almost impervious thicket. Christian Frederic Post, a German, the bearer of a message from the Provincial Governor of Pennsylvania to the Indians, after speaking of this town says, "Pisquotemen (his Indian guide) led us upon a steep hill, that our horses could hardly get up; and Thomas Hickman's horse tumbled and rolled down the hill like a wheel; on which he grew angry and said he would go no farther with us, and said he would go by himself. It happened we found a path on the top of the hill."
As Post was traveling towards DuQuesne it was doubtless the Yoder or Amish hill to which he alludes in the above extract.
A German, named Joseph Jahns, made the first settlement about 1792, and his name, anglicized, has been given to the town. It was several years after the erection of his cabin before the neighborhood was settled.
The whole locality, however, was never more than a farm, known as the "M'Clanachan Tract," (that being the warrantee name of the tract of land) until it came into the possession of Peter Levergood, Esq., who laid it out in town lots, from which time it assumed the character of a
village. The fact of the junction of Stony Creek and Conemaugh being the head of ark and zoft navigation, soon made the village a point for shipping the iron that was hauled over the Allegheny Mountain by the Frankstown road. A Foundry was among the first improvements in the village, owned, as I believe, by Mr. Levergood, fed by metal from east of the mountain.
(And here it might be noted, in parenthesis, that the "earliest inhabitant," while hauling, at immense expense, over almost impassable roads, their metal from Huntingdon county to Johnstown to supply their foundry, as well as to ship westward, remained totally ignorant of the fact that they were passing over richer beds of iron than ever the Juniata country afforded.)
The charter of Johnstown dates in 1831, when it was incorporated into a borough, by the name of Conemaugh, a name she should have retained, as more appropriate and more significant than her present name. It was, however, changed to Johnstown, a few years afterward.
After the same period of time the grand chain of Internal Improvements, known as the Pennsylvania Canal and the Portage Railway was completed; and as Johnstown occupied the head of canal navigation
and was the terminus of the Portage Railway, her increase advanced rapidly.
By Jonathan Oldbuck, Monkbarns, Feb. 13, 1861
Local and Personal
Cathcart, confined in the Clearfield county jail under sentence of death, recently made an unsuccessful attempt to kill himself.
We forgot to notice last week that the house of Mr. Michael O. Skelly of Summerhill township was burned to the ground on the 1st inst. The loss was large.
A horse attached to a sleigh ran off through Centre street on Monday. The occupant, Mr. William Richter, was thrown out and dragged a considerable distance. He was not seriously injured.
Our young friend, Mr. Ellis Williams, formerly a typo in this place but latterly of Cincinnati is home on a visit.
We learn by private letter that Col. James M. Swank, junior editor of the Johnstown TRIBUNE has been appointed Superintendent of the Common Schools of this county, vice Thomas A. Maguire Esq. resigned. This is a first rate appointment and one that will give general satisfaction.
A new post office has been established in Warm Springs, Huntingdon county, and Mrs. Ann E. Rankin appointed P. M.
Republican Borough Ticket
On last Thursday evening the Republicans of this borough met at the Court House and placed in nomination the following excellent ticket:
Constable: George W. Brown.
Burgess: David J. Evans
Town Council: Evan Griffith, John J. Evans, Wm. D. Davis, E. J. Mills, E. Roberts.
School Directors: Hugh Jones, David J. Jones.
Judge of Election: Meslise Thomas
Inspector: Robert Evans.
Assessor: Richard T. Davis.
Assistant Assessors: Clinton R. Jones, Edward I. Evans.
We might add that tomorrow is election day and that the above ticket should by all means be "chosen."
A Card
As there are a number of different reports in circulation in reference to the fate or destiny of Mr. David Bolger, who suddenly left his home in Martinsburg, Blair co., Pa., on the night of the 7th of November last, it is deemed proper, on the part of his friends, to publish the following card:
The disappearance of Mr. Bolger is still a matter of profound mystery. The family have, as yet, no positive or reliable information as to his fate or destiny. Mr. Bolger is a man of 50 years of age, some six feet in stature, of spare features, prominent forehead, straight dark hair, mixed with gray, and a little thin on top and when he left his home was dressed in dark clothes, low shoes and a dark straw hat. In point of morality, Mr. Bolger stood high in the community in which he lived and his habits of industry were exemplary. His business profession is that of a house carpenter. He also had cultivated a high taste for Church music. Any information in reference to his fate or
locality will be thankfully received by the undersigned or by any of the citizens of Martinsburg, Blair co., Pa.
Resp'y signed,
J. Hassler
Jan. 26, 1861
List of Cause
The following are the Lists of Causes for the March Term of our County Courts, 1861:
First Week
Wm. Carr & Co. vs. Palmer, et al.
John M'Keage vs. Same.
Wm. Williams, Jr. vs. Same.
Lloyd & Hill vs. Same.
Second Week
Peat, et al. vs. John Murray.
Moore, et al. vs. Fisher.
George vs. Moyer.
Penna R. R. Co. vs. Durbin.
Paul vs. Riddle & Rorebaugh.
Rex, et al. vs. Paul.
Newkirk, et al. vs. King, et al.
Cohn & Ramsey vs. Roberts.
M'Farlan & Co. vs. Lytle, et al.
Smith vs. Sweeney.
Orner vs. Thomas.
Richardson, et al. vs. Hohman.
Peden vs. Lyc. Insurance Co.
M'Laughlin, et al. vs. Freman, et al.
Moyer, for use vs. Tiley.
Collins vs. Glass.
Weakland vs. Luther.
Jones vs. Moore.
Moyer, for use vs. Tiley.
Roberts vs. Kaylor
Rubitz vs. Fete, et al.
Holliwood vs. Lyc. Insurance Co.
Campbell vs. Bradley.
Hartzell vs. Neff & Well.
Diver vs. Scott.
Same vs. Same.
Rainey vs. Ivory.
Metz, for use vs. Dimond.
Sharbaugh & Co. vs. Edwards' Adm'r.
Accident
Johnstown, Feb. 11, 1861 - I also learn that a Mr. Bone was hurt in one of the Company's ore mines by a quantity of slate falling upon him, but have failed to ascertain the extent of his injuries.
Hotel Advertisements
Cambria House, Main Street, Johnstown.
Joseph Shoemaker, Landlord. This establishment has recently been thoroughly renovated and is now well fitted up for the comfortable accommodation of boarders or transient patrons. The Table will be supplied with the best the market affords, while at the Bar will always be found as good Liquors as can be obtained anywhere. The new Landlord is again opening the Cambria House to the public, promises to spare no pain to make it a first rate hotel.
Board: Three Dollars per week or One Dollar per day.
A Hack will be in waiting at the railroad station on the arrival of the trains to convey passengers, free of charge, to the house.
Horse and Buggies at Livery.
Arcade Hotel, Ebensburg, Pa.
The subscriber, having leased, refitted and newly furnished the "Ebensburg House," is prepared to accommodate his friends and the public generally. The House has always been a favorite for visitors
during the Summer Season and I will spare no pains in making it an agreeable home for all sojourners. My Table will always be luxuriously supplied from the markets of the county and the cities. My Bar will be filled with liquors of choice brands; My Stable is attended by careful
hostlers, and my charges will be such as to suit all. Expecting to receive a share of patronage and fully intending to deserve it, I hereby throw open my house to the public. [Signed] Henry Foster
Railroad House, Wilmore, Cambria County, Pa. (Near Penna. Railroad Station.) Jas. D. Hamilton, Proprietor.
An extensive Bowling saloon is connected with the House. The Table will be furnished with the best the market affords and the Bar supplied with the best of liquors, including Ales and Lager from approved breweries. Extensive and convenient Stabling is attached to the premises.
Cambria House, Wilmore, Pa.
Has been recently opened by Geo. Randolph, formerly of Blair county.
Mr. Randolph promises to his patrons the best accommodations and the lowest charges of any house in the county. The former high character of the House is sufficient guarantee of what its future will be.
[Signed] George Randolph
Red Lion Hotel, St. Clair Street (near the new Wire Bridge), Pittsburg, Pa. Robert P. Gordon, Proprietor.
N. B. - Good Stabling and Wagon Yard attached to the House sufficiently large enough to accommodate 200 head of Horses. Also a very large Sale Stable.
Union House, Ebensburg, Pa. John A. Blair, Proprietor.
Also in connection Blair and Co.'s Hacks will leave the "Union House" for Wilmore station in time to take the Eastern and Western trains. Every accommodation will be afforded to make passengers comfortable.
Mountain House, Ebensburg, Pa. John Thompson, Jr., Proprietor.
The Table is always supplied with the choicest delicacies. The Bar is supplied with choice liquors and the Stable attended by careful hostlers. Boarders taken by the week, month or year.
Cambria House, Wilmore, Pa. Palmer & Beck, Proprietors
Hacks attend the arrival of each train to convey passengers to the Hotel and thence by Plank Road to Ebensburg.
Little Girl Scalded to Death
Johnstown, Feb. 11, 1861 - A little daughter of Mrs. Samuel Menaher of the Fifth Ward was scalded so terribly on Friday last, in consequence of upsetting a boiler of hot water over herself, as to cause her death on Saturday night. She was about three years of age.
Man Killed
Johnstown, Feb. 11, 1861 - Mr. Samuel West was killed at Conemaugh station on Thursday morning last. It appears that the unfortunate man had just come out of the station house and was crossing the railroad track when an engine which was backing down to connect with a train of freight cars struck him, knocking him down and passing over the lower part of his person. He was horribly crushed and survived only about an hour and a half.
DIED
Laura Frances Singer
Died on Wednesday, 13th inst., Laura Frances, daughter of I. C. and E. Singer, aged three years and one month.
"We weep to part with thee, dear child,
Thou wast gentle, meek and mild;
But we hope in heaven again to meet,
No more to part, no more to weep."
Married
Durbin-Watt
Married at Summitville on Sunday, 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Ryan, Mr. William Durbin of Chest Springs to Miss Carrie Watt of Summerhill.
Thursday, 21 Feb 1861
Volume 2, Number 27
County Officers
Judges of the Courts: President, Hon. Geo. Taylor, Huntingdon; Associates, George W. Isaley, Richard Jones, Jr.
Prothonotary: Joseph M'Donald.
Register and Recorder: Edward F. Lytle.
Sheriff: Robert P. Linton.
Deputy Sheriff: William Linton.
District Attorney: Philip S. Noon.
County Commissioners: Abel Lloyd, D. T. Storm, James Cooper.
Clerk to Commissioners: Robert A. M'Coy
Treasurer: John A. Blair.
Poor House Directors: David O'Harro, Michael M'Guire, Jacob Horner.
Poor House Steward: James J. Kaylor.
Mercantile Appraiser: H. C. Devine.
Auditors: Henry Hawk, John F. Stull, John S. Rhey.
County Surveyor: E. A. Vickroy.
Coroner: James S. Todd.
Superintendent of Common Schools: T. A. Maguire.
Local and Personal
Mr. C. T. Roberts has withdrawn his name as a candidate for appointment to the office of Post Master of this borough.
On the railroad line from Altoona to Pittsburg, James Onslow is appointed route agent, vice James Carroll, removed. Mr. Carroll is a resident of this county.
Col. James M. Swank, our newly appointed County Superintendent, has already entered upon the duties of his office. He arrived here on Monday and immediately proceeded to the extreme Northern districts of the county. Next week he will visit the schools in the neighborhood at this place. The week after that will be devoted to the districts accessible by railroad. The remainder of the time intervening between the close of the county schools will be given to the districts in the
southern part of the county. Directors and teachers will please make a note.
Oleaginous Matters
Another oil company was formed in this place last week, under the name, style and title of the "Mutual Oil Company." The capital stock is $300, in shares of $30. The following are the members composing it:
Evan Griffith, Samuel M. Davis, Evan R. Davis, David J. James, Daniel J. Davis, David E. Evans, John Gittings, John R. Hughes, Thomas E. Davis, Hugh Evans.
The location for the well has not yet been fully determined upon.
On Monday a company under the title of the "Roberts Oil Company," was formed in this place. The capital stock of this company is $850, with the privilege of increasing it to double that amount, in shares of $50. The following are the officers and members composing it:
President: E. Roberts
Treasurer: Andrew Lewis
Secretary: R. A. M'Coy
Members: R. L. Johnston, A. A. Barker, Philip Collins, George M. Reed, John Lloyd, John H. Evans, John P. Jones, R. H. Tudor, H. A. M'Coy, T. Blair Moore, P. S. Noon, James Myers, George Rodgers.
It is the intention of this company to test the oil-bearing qualities of our own mountain formation and operations in that direction will be commenced as soon as the weather permits. Success! The "Ebensburg Oil Company," we are informed, are about leasing a site for a well in Ohio.
A company has been organized in Wilmore to bore for the carboniferous compound.
Sheriff's Sale
The following is an abstract of the real estate advertised to be sold by the Sheriff at our coming Court:
The right, title and interest of John M'Kenzie, Jr., of, in and to a piece or parcel of land in Munster township containing 86 acres.
William P. Patton, lot of ground in Johnstown borough.
Richard J. Evans, piece or parcel of land in Cambria and Carroll township containing 300 acres.
Christian Nilgus, lot of ground in Conemaugh borough.
William Wharton, piece or parcel of land in Clearfield township containing 40 acres.
George Gates, piece or parcel of land in Yoder township containing 300 acres.
Lewis Cassiday, dec'd, lot of ground in the village of Hemlock, Washington township.
Lewis Cassiday, dec'd, tract of land in Summerhill township, containing 441 acres.
Ferdinand Rohe, piece or parcel land in Chest township, containing 100 acres.
W. Wieman, lot of ground in Johnstown borough.
F. Seitz, lot of ground in Conemaugh borough.
John Shaffer, piece or parcel of land in Blacklick township, containing 107 acres.
John Shaum, piece or parcel of land in Chest township, containing 100 acres.
John B. Fite and Mary Fite, lot of ground and building in East Johnstown, Conemaugh township.
Frederick George, piece or parcel of land in Washington township,containing 300 acres.
John B. Brookbank, piece or parcel of land in Croyle township, containing 120 acres.
Wm. K. Piper, piece or parcel of land in Susquehanna township, containing 175 acres.
John Lantzy, piece or parcel of land in Susquehanna township, containing 60 acres.
John Carle, piece or parcel of land in Clearfield township, containing 96 acres.
James Ross, piece or parcel of land in Carroll township, containing 400 acres; piece or parcel of land in Susquehanna and Carroll townships, containing 302 acres; piece or parcel of land situated in Carroll township, containing 400 acres; piece or parcel of land situated in Carroll and Susquehanna townships, containing 407 acres.
Peter Smeltzer, tract or piece of land in Allegheny township, containing 103 acres and 72 perches.
John Lantzy, piece or parcel of land in Susquehanna township, containing 11 acres.
Our Johnstown Letter
Reported by Yoder, Johnstown, Feb. 19, 1861
Our Borough Election passed off very quietly though it was attended with more animation than I expected. The race for Burgess was warmly contested by Col. T. L. Heyer and Wm. M'Kee. The Colonel made a gallant fight but had to succumb to his more fortunate competitor. M'Kee's majority was about forty votes.
In the First Ward, Irvin Rutledge was elected Justice of the Peace by a majority of six votes over Col. E. Shaffer. I cannot help saying here that the defeat of Cols. Heyer and Shaffer is another illustration of that trite but none the less truthful saying that, "Republics are ungrateful." Both these gentlemen should have been elected.
This being the first election under our new charter, the Council elected is composed of our very best citizens. The list is as follows:
First Ward: Cyrus L. Pershing, D. J. Morrell, J. M. Campbell
Second Ward: H. A. Boggs, R. Jelly, Jas. M'Millen
Third Ward: John P. Linton, Wm. Flattery, John M. King
Fourth Ward: Jos. G. Holmes, Jacob Horner, W. Masterton
Fifth Ward: Joseph Layton, Jos. Kuntz, Alex. Kennedy.
The Council meet tonight for the purpose of organizing.
Johnstown Post Office Affairs
The secession troubles have affected the aspirants for our post office and they seem to be resting from their labors but only, I suppose, to renew them with redoubled energy as soon as Old Abe is duly installed. We hope for an accommodating officer and we care not how sound a Republican he may be.
Hemlock Affairs
Reported by Felon, Hemlock, February 18, 1861
The election in Washington Township is over and I have the gratification of informing you that the country is safe. The following are the names of the lucky ones who succeeded in making the landing on that eventful day:
Constable: Thomas Shaffer
Judge of Election: Joseph Criste
Inspectors: J. P. Scott, Conrad Behe
Assessor: Jacob Burgoon
Assistant Assessors: George Tiley, John J. Glass
School Directors: J. M'Gonigle, Andrew Eger
Supervisors: Wm. Brown, Richard Delling
Auditor: Wm. M'Closkey
Twp. Clerk: John D. Moreland
The election of our mutual friend, the ex-Editor to a post of responsibility and trust is a just tribute to a worthy and respected citizen. Higher honors await him.
Johnstown
(Continued from Feb. 14, 1861 newspaper)
I have not the census table of 1860 before me but believe the whole population of Johnstown and her surroundings to be some 8,500 - enough certainly to entitle her to a city charter. Of this I would estimate the population of Johnstown proper at 3,500; Conemaugh borough at 1,200; Kernville at 600; Cambria City at 1,000; Millville at 800, the remaining portion of the population being in the precincts.
The Pennsylvania Germans originally preponderated in Johnstown, but now the inhabitants are as heterogeneous a mass as can be found in any town of like population in the country. Foreign Germans compose a large portion of the town - are to be found in every part of it, and are engaged in every branch of business, carried on within its limits. Natives of Ireland compose a large proportion of the inhabitants of Conemaugh borough, Cambria City and Millville, while many are found in Johnstown proper. A large number of Welsh, chiefly engaged in or about the Rolling Mill, inhabit the lower part of Johnstown, Millville and Cambria city.
The greater portion of the officers and artisans connected with the Rolling Mill are Americans by birth who reside in Millville and that part of Johnstown which is nearest to their place of employment.
The general rule in regard to the increase of cities and towns is that they spread or increase up the stream. This rule has been exemplified in the history of almost every city. In Johnstown, owing to local causes, this rule of population has been reversed.
I have stated that Johnstown, being the point of intersection of the Pennsylvania Canal and Allegheny Portage Railroad received a great impetus when the "Main Line" was completed. The transshipment of goods from the cars to the boats and vice versa, gave employment to many hands, depot buildings sprung up, each transportation line had its warehouse and a rapid increase in population in the upper part of Johnstown was the natural consequence.
This impulse was soon checked, however, by the improvements of "Agitator," John Dougherty, who obviated the necessity of unloading and reloading by his Portable Car Body Boat system. This system avoided all transshipments. A railroad car, filled with merchandise at Philadelphia, on arriving at Columbia, was hoisted from its body by tackle into a canal boat adapted to the purpose, which filled with these cars, preceded to Hollidaysburg, where by the same means, they were placed on car bodies and again removed at Johnstown in the same manner into a boat for Pittsburg.
But this was not enough for the Agitator. He had succeeded in running cars on the canal, he must needs run boats on the Railroad. Accordingly his famous section boats were his next invention. This was to construct a boat in three or four sections, each section water-tight and perfect in itself. By the use of trucks on the Railroad, this system was rendered perfect. Thus the three or four sections composing one of these boats placed on as many trucks, arriving at Johnstown from
the East, were lifted from their trucks by tackle, secured together by clasps and thus assuming the shape and appearance of a single boat, proceeded onwards to its destination.
I need scarcely state that these innovations in the carrying business were injurious to the prosperity of this portion of Johnstown; but a still more severe strike awaited her. This was the total abandonment of the Old Portage, caused by the increased facilities afforded by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the construction of the New Portage.
This gave Conemaugh borough a backset from which she has never entirely recovered. The depot buildings have been demolished; the warehouses have gone to wreck; and those engaged it the shipping and forwarding business have turned their attention to other pursuits.
In the meantime below Johnstown, the Cambria Iron Works had been erected, and were soon followed by the Johnstown Furnace and not long after this, the laying out of Cambria City. This gave a downward tendency to the town, and hence, for the last few years, the chief increase of Johnstown proper has been down toward the "Point," as it is called, or the confluence of Stonycreek and Conemaugh; while Millville and Cambria City have been entirely built up since that time.
By Jonathan Oldbuck, Monkbarns, Feb. 21, 1861
Advertisement
Boots and Shoes
The undersigned continues the manufacturer of Boots and Shoes of every description at his establishment in Ebensburg, immediately opposite the Post Office. Employing none but the best workmen, he trusts that he has been and still is at all times able to give entire satisfaction to his customers. He hopes that the same liberal patronage heretofore given him maybe be continued and that more may be added.
He has also on hand a large assortment of French Calf-skins, and Morocco of all kinds, suitable for fine Boots and Shoes.
Ready-made Boots and Shoes are always on hand and prices moderate.
Meshac Thomas, Ebensburg.
DIED
Joseph Trexler, Esq.
At his residence in Clearfield Township, on Saturday, the 9th last, Joseph Trexler, Esq., at the advanced age of 94 years.
Esquire Trexler emigrated to this county about the year 1802, had settled on one of the wild cliffs of the Alleghany Mountains. By incessant toil and labor, he made the "wilderness blossom". Where he since opened a small clearing, with no neighbors but the screaming panther and the howling wolf, he dwelt, leading a pure and blameless life, and died surrounded by his immediate descendants, and one of as prosperous and a happy a neighborhood, as can be found in the Commonwealth. He has gone to his eternal reward. May our end be like his. [Submitted by Cathy Baker.]
Married
Jones-Strickler
Married in this place, on Thursday, 14th inst., by the Rev. David Jenkins, Mr. Watkin Jones of Blair county to Mrs. Sarah Strickler of Ebensburg.
Thursday, 28 Feb 1861
Volume 2, Number 28
Ebensburg Borough Officers
Justices of the Peace: David H. Roberts, Harrison Kinkead.
Burgess: David J. Evans.
Town Council: Evan Griffith, John J. Evans, William D. Davis, Thomas B. Moore, Daniel G. Evans.
Clerk to Counsel: T. D. Litzinger.
Borough Treasurer: George Gurley.
Weigh Master: William Davis.
School Directors: William Davis, Reese S. Lloyd, Morris J. Evans, Thomas J. Davis, Hugh Jones, David J. Jones.
Treasurer of School Board: Evan Morgan.
Constable: George W. Brown.
Tax Collector: George Gurley.
Judge of Election: Meshac Thomas.
Inspectors: Robert Evans, Wm. Williams.
Assessor: Richard T. Davis.
Local and Personal
Progressing - the erection of Ben Williams' planning mill.
Cutheart's day of execution has been fixed for Friday, April 12th.
The catarrh fever is raging violently among the children of Johnstown.
Elias Rowland has been appointed Post Master at Strongstown, Indiana county, vice Thomas Gray, moved away.
The remains of what is supposed to have been a mastodon have lately been discovered in Bedford county.
A. A. Barker, Esq., departed for Washington city on Tuesday. He expects to be present at the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln on next Monday.
Peter Mullen, an ore miner in the Company's mines at Johnstown, was seriously injured by the premature discharge of a blast one day last week.
A smoke house belonging to Lawrence [Yost? unclear name] of Conemaugh station, containing a large quantity of meat, was totally consumed one day last week.
Mr. Edward D. Evans intends opening a select school in the Union school house in this borough on Monday next. Mr. E. is an excellent teacher and should be well patronized.
A Long Sentence
Shotwell, who was convicted of murder in Clarion county, was committed to the Western Penitentiary on Wednesday for the term of sixteen and a half years: for the murder, eleven and half and the
robbery, five years.
Advertisements
Taylor & Cremer
At the Huntingdon Nurseries, Huntingdon, Pa.
Sell Fruit & Ornamental Trees, Vines &c., of better growth, larger size
and at lower prices than any of the Northern or Eastern Nurseries, and
warrant them true to name:
Standard Apple trees at 18 3/4 cents each; $16 per 100.
Peach trees, 15 to 29 cents each, $12.50 to $15 per 100.
Standard Pear trees, 50 to 75 cents each.
Dwarf Pear trees, 50 cents to $1 each, 20 to $60 per 100.
Dwarf Apple trees, 50 to 75 cents each.
Standard Cherry trees, 37 1/2 to 75 cents.
Dwarf Cherry trees, 50 to 75 cents.
Plum trees, 50 cents.
Apricot trees, 40 to 50 cents.
Nectarine trees, 25 cents each
Grape Vine, 25 cents to $1.
Silver Maple trees, 62 1/2 to $1.
European Ash, 75 to $1.
European Larch, 75 cents to $1.50.
Norway Spruce, 50 cents to $1.
American Balsam Pine, 75 cents to $1.50
American & Chinese Arbor vines, 50 cents to $1.50.
Strawberry plants, $1 per 100, &c., &c.
DIED
Catherine Weakland
Died at the residence of her son, Wm. Weakland, in Carroll township, on Sunday 24th inst., Mrs. Catherine Weakland, aged 97 years.
Married
Orr-McCague
Married at the residence of the bride, on Thursday, 21st inst., by the Rev. Wm. Lloyd, Mr. William Orr of Johnstown to Mrs. Harriet M'Cague, of this place.
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