$1.78.
VOL. 11--NO. 57.
PATTON, CAMBRIA Co, PA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 80s.
rep mg
S100 PER YEAR.
PLANT
AN "AD’ IN THE a AND GET RICH _
$100 Given Away. HEMINISGENCE OFTHE WIA --
FiVE OENT MO RDER.
With morn of goods Ww ritten. nly One of the “Cou-
ET a — ot fied 0 oy | ry” Coutributors.
: op . us at a. we
il edeom | bTHE STARS ¢ & STRIPES.
giving One dollar in
for or we
more at a time |
goods par- y,,., Years and Flee Months With OM
Glory—Move to Foilow.
Returning to our camp after our ex-
ped. tion had been completed, we passed
the winter doing picket duty from
Patton Pharmacy,
CW. HODGKINS.
Drugs, Rudi Padicnes, and Chemi-
cals, ry, Confec
‘tlonery, ig and
Tobacco.
Bieyeles. (They io on our sppronh, and,
mn rua
' the Potomse river, a distance of about
river. Those skirmishes relieved the
| monotony of eamp and picket life, but
had wo further significance. On the
to Virginia to stay, as we thought, till
the end of the war: Our first move
was upon Leesburg . where 4 portion of
of course, we took possession.
Store in | pin for a few days for the
CAR | rads to dry we commenced a oeries of
a weary marches which finally
brought us to Culpepper Court House,
Where, a: the $5h of Angas) the army
The holidays have gone and is, lo vik we fore
~ we are still at the
SAME
PLACE
which yout never before heard |
of, or event dreamed of. ard
' entire army of Northern Virginia, was
' moving towards Culpepper. A retreat
amitil we crossed the Rapphianock river.
Tt wan apparently tte intention of Gen-
eral Pope, who then commanded, to
give battle at this point. The enemy
introduction of the Economy | sdroitly swnided the issue so that while
Goods | portion of them remained in our
Clothing and Dry
house in Carrolltown means a
Sweeping
Reduction
In the sale of Clot Dry |
Goods, Boots and Shoes, and |
Gents’ Furnishings. We
do more’than make
we keep them.
~ few of our prices to
‘Show You
How we are selling:
; Men's fine suits, $4.50 worth §7.
Youth's suits, $2.50, worth $6.50
Men's overcoats, $9, worth $12.
Youth's overcoals, §5. worth 86
Men's dress shoes, from §1.25 to $3. | 30 close we were not advanced to take
Ladies’ dress shoes from $1.25 10! art. Not knowing our exact number -
fof wen, #6 may Ye samment that Banks’
,command numbered about twenty
| thousand effective men and if this force |
Jd ed yulichonty placed tis ssi
hardly have been a doubt of the resuit.
‘But as war is sald to be composed of
mistakes, this was one of them. :
yet setting fire to the trains we
ere ordered to the lower crossing of
er Bon which we reached without
'incident. The command crossed and
| took position on Centerville Heights,
which was an admirable position for
| defensive operations, Had an attack
been made 1 have no doubt we could
have Yo. given. a good account of our-
The enemy, however, kad no
J es Their operations were
| chiefly directed against our left flank
. {with the: evident intention of again
| getting between us and Washington. -
Had they snccesded the army of the
' Potomac would have been destroyed or
| front, a large force under “Stonewall”
[the lef, gained ocr rear and after
| back to
+1o-the ascond battle of Bull Run. Dear- |
‘ing this retreat General Banks’ corp
‘was on the right and rear and whea it
| reached Bristoe we found onr trains,
seven in number, concentrated there.
Here we found a field hospital contain- |
ing a large number of wounded, be-'
omises; er Hooker's command. The
ere are a; | next morning after our arrival we re-
| ootved arders to burn the trains, which
{ we did, the aggregate value of which
was estimated at three million dollars. |
| This act explained to us that we were
iinabad fix. The dullest soldier knew
| that our sommunication with Wash- |
ington had been severed by a victorious
: Children’s dress shoes from, 20 cents
“to $1.50.
: Diy Goods are mazked away down
the sai ¢ as other goods. We recog-
nize that we must cut prices exceed-
ingly low in order to win your confi-
deste and fatronage. Seu'en few
Economy,
Clothing and
: Dry Goods House, =
Next to Back, Carrolliown,
The Popular Place
to buy medicines of all kinds
at moderate pricess at the
Co
C1 TY
It was at this time the detail of thir-
teen men was made from the 8th
Drug Store
regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers,
{ sn account of which will be given in’
First door below bank. ‘the next and succeeding numbers of
A full and complete line of the Comms. Havwers,
Toilet articles always i in stock. Lanchi the tailor, Mahaffey, Pa.
8 ps Market Report.
{ii special benefit of the farmers
PRESCRIPTIONS Ean
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Carefully compounded by an |
experienced and compe-
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C. E. BELCHER, Prop.
Nolan's Ferry to Pritchard’s Mill on
‘twenty-five miles, during which time
‘we had several noisy skirmisbes with
; the enemy on the opposite side of the
"| 22nd of February, 1882, we crossed in-
jon our part became inevitable, and.
Jackson by making a wide detour to
e Gap preparatory
commumcaTed
To (he Memory of W, W. HeRimmey Senith, Pe |
isiaionally a Serene spirit appears |
upon the earth, treading the path of
life beside us, and remaining only long |
envuagh to show us how we should live. |
. Soth was the character of William Mo-
Kinney Smith.
In his short life of twenty two years
‘he was an earnest, conscientious, ’
student: a kind and loving brother; a |
THE FAR AND FESTIAL
Given by the Industrious Pac
ton Fireman
‘WAS A GRAN \ND SUCCESS
Y
The Oper: House 3 Sevne of Happy Peostivi-
ties--Contestants Awarded.
a,
——— |
The Fails Creek Norald Building Agen in | |
" Adhes--Work of Incendiary. {
‘Since the last issue of the COURIER |
lie Yuin olive of Yue Pills Crock | Chas. Hodgins Completa
which makes the third time within one ; iA
In speaking of the fire the : :
‘A NEW DEPO ! NEEDED
| following:
“The burning of the Falls Creek; he Motul ut Thseume Hille Guagiassty Be.
Duo Moraing Conrier pobliahes the
Herald office for the third time in a “shape bY Fie Suh.
faithful son; a troe friend and com-' . The firemen’s fair and festival, which brief number of months has led to the: CW. Hodgkine one of Patton's
panion, and an earnest and dilligent | nas claimed the attention of both the | consiusion, in the minds of very many promineut and substantial merchants,
Normal course, aol with rare
ability for his profession, combined
with his kind, patient and tireless dis-
position, his teaching was characterized
by that quality of success that will
‘make the goal obtained by him an in-
spiration for all who were connected
with him. In the early fall he was
afflicted with that dreaded disease, but
slung to his work in the school room
with undnonted energy. While fall -
was giving way to winter this ‘noble |
christian young man, with bright pros... The ladies of Patton, under the only to be let alone to work his way up | With
‘pects for the fatare, glided noiselessly
awiy from clinging friends to his oe-
leotial home. ©
Mr. Smith was the youngest son of |
William and Nancy Smith, of Howard.
His early life was spent in the public |
schools of Howard. At the age of
fiflesen he sttended s summer normal
conducted by Prof. G. W. L. Oster, at
Miuhaffey, Clearfield county,
which be graduzted with marked suc-
oes, being the youngest in the class.
Entering the county examination for
muzre experience, be obtained a good
.oertificate and thus taught his first
tern in Clearfield county. From that
‘time forward be has proven himself
muster of his profession.
Daring the winter of *91 and '92 he
wis principal of the Howard schools.
In the spring of '92 he attended the
normal at Lock Haven, passing the
junior examination and being recog- |
nied ss ome of the strongest in the
{ cline. Returning in the fall to the!
{spring of "93 with highest honor of |
ithe class. During his entire senior
insted on New Years night with a
' grand triumphal flourish, and many
who returned home after enjoying the
festivities found themselves with de-
pleted purses all were satisfied that the
money they had so freely given was
for a most excellent snd worthy cause.
When the firemen aanounced their
intention of holding a grand fiir and
festival during the holidays, much en-
thusiasm was manifest on the part of a happy, hopefal youth and commenced 99 for dwelling
all, and bot little encouragement was
- wecemsary to awaken the liviiest inter-
est of the firv lads and lassies,
efficient management of Mm. E A
Mellon, worked with a vim and earn-
: eptness that aided greatly in making it
the success it undoubtedly wae and
. mach credit is due them for their ofi-
| eacious manner in which they acquitted
themselves in assisting the. firemen to
repetitions of the crime of arson it is Mr. Hodgkine has kept his head shove
at bas been an indefatigable worker and
from |
fair co-operators the praise bestowed
upon them is not unmerited.
The house in which the festiv-
ities were held was tastefully decorated
for the occasion and the many booths |
gracefully festooned with airy drap-|
evies of rain-bow hues elicted much
favorable comment.
Sug Was reserved upon the floor
for daneing which was induiged in
each evening by the merry throng.
: Notwithstanding the inciemency of the
| weather which deterred many from at- |
tending, the attendazce each evening
Wan by a0 Ineatis discouraging.
‘same institution be graduated in the Fair contestants were met on every
| hand and it is safe to predict that no
| one could resist thelr earnest entreaties
| yoar he was a faithful student, always | to ssaist. them to become mucosesfal
taking an active part in religions ex. | Competitors for articles innumersble.
ercises.
He was principal of Benesstte schools
last. winter giving entire satisfaction.
During the summer he wis employed
by Gann & Co., proving his ability in
that line as completely as all others
andertaken by him. In June he was
elected principal of Patton schools and |
Perhaps greater interest was entered
in the goid watch contest, the com:
teacher. seeking every siouua fot te | | young and old for the past week, term- of those who have knowledge of the | hus just completed the evection of a
sitaation st Falls Creek and the course |W busires block adjoining bis drug
of The Herald in respect to the land or and dwelling on Norn PAB
titles, that the young proprietor has | Venue. :
beer deliberately victimized. The cir-| The building is
cumstances are very convincing, and, | "lorles in
if they are not misleading it is a shame 2% fees.
that any person could be devilish Commodios
encugh to persecute one like Chartie MiRIsomely PHihed in
Bangert to soch extremes. with plate fronts,
“The young man went to Palle Creek 00d floor has been
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life with sn intrepid tread that foretold vided into five
oF 2 pe at ope To ni btn
ing would afford. He asked nothing ®
and becaase he was independent and | Which adds
ambitions he made substantial friends. 27d 2
And those who had the disvernment to |
recognise the metal in hima found him * swarded J. F. ee
loyal to his firiends—and it is belisved Kins is fully satisfied that it could
he was singled out a8 3 victim by the | Fave bees let to & more skiilfl me-
enemies of his friends. chapnic. The Covminz is pleased to
“If these disasterous fires ave beam learn that notwithstanding hard times
if
hil
Hi
and if Bangert's friends are as loys} to: W'S
him an he has been to them in the face Matly
of this persecution the guilty partie
Wik be Sroujgins 30 gltice W 1% ws
oe rags of peasitstiisten.
On Now Yours day shout 3 cloth 3
seventy-five years. She leaves a hus
mourn ber departure. The Asnghters Salged in of late; sud especially sacs
. are Mrs. John Dietrick, who lives near’ the severe cold weather, in regard to
" Patton, and Sister Martina, of Greens- the railrosd station st this place not
burg, and the sons are Albert, who DBE up to tie average ix (be way of
dves near St. Augustine, Jas A. snd ovmfort and convenience. In the first
Robt. J,, who Hye in Patton, and Ben- Winn what Share deaf 1b i tod:smull fo
| Patton's popular young: ladies. The.
race while friendly was decidedly
| spirited and Miss Medion was the vie-
torions one, having solicited $141.90,
a cmt 2 om to om
wish 80 enter it on waiting for s tris
An OM Soldier Passes Away. or otherwise stand onteide in the storm.
during the short stay of four weeks While Mie Noonan's total receipts L Senge Bolus, web ienvive 1 Fuels In the Shiivd plhuce thie press Yulldting
in that place he obtained the good will |
an! respect of all classes.
: TING BURGLARS CAUGHT.
How Altoons Officers N Ripped a Burglsiry in’
: © Fhe dod.
Two of 2 bold gang of burglars that
has been operating in Altoona for some |
time were neatly eaptared early Sun. |
day moming. Last week the Chief of
Police was given a tip as to who rom-
posid the gang, by one of their nam-
ber. This tip was taken and the gang
followed to such good effect that it
- was learned they intended to rob the |
store of J. C. Woodward & Co., con-
nected with the Altoona iron works, |
Saturday night.
Chief Tillard, two members of the
police force and two city constables
accordingly took up quarters in the |
amounted to $40.48.
. On Thumday evening, as has been
previoasly announced, the noted for-
| tane teller, Rethellian Beshnears made |
her appearance promptly at 3 o'clock
| and, was at once the centre of an inter-
‘esting throng. Sl
She was garbed in the costame’
‘ worn by her race, the color of which
were orange and scarlet worn with a
beaatiful mantle of scarlet and ermine. |
This feauture was a decided drawing
card and was voted an entire succes.
Miss Daivy Wilson, the little nine-
| year-old daughter of Mr. and Mr 8S.
M. Wilson, was the successful com-
| petitor for a beautiful doll, who solicited
sixteen dollars in her earnest endeavor :
to assist the firemen.
Are Smeersafal in Raines.
sav mill on Sunday about 13 o'clock of Been art to move :
Mz. Botts hud been Genk in the waiting room
‘confined to his bed bat a few days, but yee in order to keep from
while up and around complained of This buflding would make a :
‘having a severe cold which settled on station by having it removed to
his lungs causing poeamonia. He 4 point south of its present site and
was aged fifty-six years and leaves comfortable passenger station erected
a. wife, and five chidren who iy ita place. Such improvements as
are. mostly grown up. - He was a vet- grove stated are a profound
eran in the late war, belonging to the and would. be grestly by
Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves the traveling public in general and
(Bucktails) and the funeral was in would compare more favorably with
charge of She army veterans of this the rest of the substantinl business
place, who interred his remains in the houses of which Patton pondly
New Years day at 2 o'clock p.m. Yio = ih
1805 Eefipoes. “On Sunday forenoon about 10 o'clock
During the year 1895 there will be the hotel and all its contents, be-
store at an carly hour and laid in wait | J. H. Beckley, the well-known and five eclipses— three of the sun and two longing to John R. Cordell, at Thomas’
until the burglars appeared, which |
they did in due time, gaining entrance
by breaking in a door. Af once the
officers jumped upon them and a fight
$i mastery ensued, daring which sev-
“aral shots were fired without anyone
‘beirg hart. The two burglars who
proved to be Thomas Duke snd cor-
nelins J. Nagle, were overpowered anit
+ are now safely behind the bars.
They are old jail birds, Duke having
_ been an inmate of the penitentiary
three times and Nagle once.
No Daunbing Aliowed.
Frrmers who have been avnoped: by
persons who go about painting adver-'
tiseinents on fences and posting bills,
will be interested in the law effecting
that matter which we herewith publish.
It was passed Jun: 8, 1881, and ix as,
follows: If any person or persons: aul
without the consent of the owner
owners thereof, wilfully daub, i]
advurtisements, post placards upon, or The following letters remain in the train running ahead of Hite to Spruce,
(efficient traveling salesman, repre-
senting Love, Sunshine & Co., whole-
sale grocers of Johnstown, was in Pat
ton New Years day and while hore’
made his appearance at the COURIER |
office where he contracted: for a large |
and attractive “ad” to be run ja the
best advertising medium in northern
Carabria county. The largr display
will be found on the fourth page of
Three of a Kind, Ke.
- Mesara. J. M. Robinson, T.
men wha own a fair share of the town
of Pstton, and Ed. Ross, of Gazsam,
came over here yesterday to get a
start for a holiday to-day. They are
. men who rise early in the morning and
are hustlers, and it does not take them |
long to get a big start at anything. —
DuBois Morning Courier.
© List of Unclaimed Letters.
: Jeff!
: Bloom and Henry Addleman, three.
of the moon. The latter two will only Mills two miles north of Patton, was
be visible to the residents of Cambria .ntirely consumed by fire. Mr. Cor
_county; both are total eclipses, and gol and wife were attending church
‘come at times favorable for observa- 4 St. Bunifece and their two children,
tion. The first will occtir on March 3 boy aged thirteen yesrs, and a gil
10th, beginning at § o'clock in the gaged ten years, were loft at the house.
evening, and ending at 1 o'clock the Ag the time mentioned above the boy
next morning. The other takes place stepped out doors and as he
on 3rd of September; the moon poticed a huge mass of smoke
will the shadow at 11 p. m. and yom an upstairs window. -
at3am onthe #h. = | once gave the alarm and several
i Employes Rusponaible. bore arrived, but the fire had
The coroner's ary on the death of such headway that its control was
James A. Dunn, who was killed at Red yond question. Very little was
Bridge on. December 24 in a collision Mr. Cordell was at once notified
between the Philadelphia exprem and arrived on the scene in time to
a wrecking triin, rendered a verdict the ashes Mr. Cordell informs
censuring Flagman H. N. Andrews for COURIER that he thinks tie cause a
negligenve in nol protecting the reir of the fire was due tw a defective flue
his train, and finding that Engineer Wading from the barroom to the up
John 8. Frickes, of tae express, did nut stairs. The lous is estimated at about
usé proper caution in following his #4000 with an insurance of $2,000.
{orders with regard to the wrecking | Wire at Look Haven.
libel fd
otherwise deface the walls of any build- postoffice at Patton for the week end- Creek.
ing or buildings, hoase or houses, or
ing Saturday, December 22, 1804.
Will Cure Diphtheria.
fisnces around any yard or yards com- | Martin Dively, Catherine Buigoon, | An exchange says that it is claimed $8,000 insurance. The largest loss was
‘or inclosing any vacant inlots farm or |
Epwort: League, Chas Mahnberg,
{Heda Casrewith, or fencesurrounding E. W. Binder, Jas. J. Holna, Pres. that bi-chloride of mercury is a remedy | the firm of Brown Bros. manufhctur-
that will cure three-fourths of all camn er of picture frames, ete.
farms, or shall cause the same to be Jas Paschet, Miss Susan Ryan, Mrs. of diphtheria if properly administered. '
done by others, such offenders shall be Victoria Riner, Joseph Riner, Miss It is not a dangerous remedy, can be
‘guity of a
viction be
, and apon con- |
to pay & fine not
Leura Sharon (3
W. W. Spencer,
Thos Williams. . :
used by any person, snd will kill the
germs of diphtheria in twoaty-four
caorediing Hh Aaa HOE a ore Persons calling for the above letters hours. Very seldom that the second |
E. A. Mmuion, P.M.
“| omment not exceeding 30 days, or both will please say they are advertised. child will get the disease where the bi-
+ Jor dtr, al the direction of the court.
chloride is used in a family.