A ET oD FB FR AE SOL ENA MAG od Tr on Zhen: poe— VOL. IL—-NO. 67. ad PATTON, CAMBRIA CO,, PA, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 189s. $1.00 PER YEAR. “PEPSIN” FLOUR MAKE S THE 5 MOST WHOLE SOME BREAD. $100 diven Away. FIVE CENT MONEY ORDER. With each Dollars worth of goods Souget at this store we will give Five Gl Miner Grier and when Twenty to us at one time, we wil Ee them, giving One dollar in pi or merchan for them; or we will accept them one or more at a time Jars ying for a bill of goods pur- any one time at this store Amcuning to fifty cents or more. Patton Pharmacy, = C. WW, HODGKINS. Drags. Medicines, and Chemi- Stationery, Confe(- tionery, Cigars and Tobacco. : wAgency for COLUMBIA & HICKORY Bicycles. . 9a" This is Drag Store i Patton where here host nly Dn ae ag be had. : We are doing the business of the town about it. Our stock of Dry Goods, (lothing, ‘Boots and Shoes: and Furnishings Is the best to be had in the County. QOur prices correspond with the name that tells you where to buy your goods at a reas- enable price and that ‘is at the Economy, STORE and no doubt ‘be should have commanded Right Double Quick, March!’ ‘off the road in some fashion like a |last of April, "63. “Fighting Joe,” as he was called, was HEMINSCENGE OF THE Wp Written by One of the “Con- rier’ Contributors. “THE GREAT SCOUT." Through the Confederate Lines, . Story of the Late War. Comtinned from last week, During our stay at Bolivar Geary’'s division of the 12th Corps, to which the Regiment was atteched, made a mm to Winchester. Just out- side of Berryville a portion of the en- (emy's cavalry, taking advantage of a bend in the road made a furious charge ‘on our twenty cavalry men, who were some distance in advance, taking them by surprise so completely that by the time they had turned about the enemy waa at their heels. On they came yell- ing like demons. ‘Oar infantry and artillery were thrown into a panic. | was marching at the head of the com- pany alongside of the captain. Im- mediately in front of us was a piece of artillery and before it could be un- limbered and loaded the enemy rode A Tine ; up to the gun’ s muazle. Major Chap- man, of our regiment, came running back shouting at the top of his voice, “Get off the Road!’ Instead of which “File We got flock of sheep, but when we had a line formed the enemy was gone without the loss of a man. This incident occasioned many a laugh at the expense of the officers. However, we were glad it was no ranting ‘0 our camp we were | shortly after ordered to the Lower Po- tomas: to reinforce General Burnside Houma memorable slaughter of our brave men at Fredericksburg. On reach. ing Dummfries we were again ordered into winter quarters. While here . we had a spirited brash with General m Hampton's cavulry, who, by coming ‘on our cavalry by surprise captored about 100 men, but when they reached the infantry we whipped them with heavy loss, We remained here until towards the General Hooker, preparing to attack General Lee, We ., were advanced and took part in the memorable battle of Chancellorsyiile. Shame almost prevents me from giving an account of this disastrous battle and it might be said thai we had ‘no officers. - Although no braver man ‘ever lived than General Hooker he lost Of Carrolltown. When you are :in town do not fail to call and see us; we will treat you right. The Big - - REDUCTION - SALE is still going on in full blast. . Remember the Place, ~The ECONOMY, Wext to Bank, Carrolltown HOTEL BECK, H. C. BECK, Pro. ns lr One of the Largest Hotels in Northern Cambria; Conducted in MODERN STYLE. Good Table and Bar Supplied with Choiest Brands of Liquors. The Popular HOUSE of PA I I ON. fo - Da or New York. | well carried out. ‘son, and to him was given the the battle simply because he was not in ‘his proper place in the rear. There can be no doubt that the plan of battle was admirable and the first part was Jee was certainly surprised, but he had Stonewall Jack- regaining the advantage and history _ records how well he¢ accomplished his purpose, although every man in our ‘army knew where the blow would fail, in ‘squarely up to our front. ‘were anxious to fire upon them and fact Jackson's marched Our men column were only prevented by the officers who said they were our own men. ‘Alas! The next morning undeceived ‘even our stupid officers. The column ‘of Jackson pounced upon the unsus- | pecting 11th corps while they were mak. ing coffee. Their arms, which were stacked, were abondoned and a wild | stampede ensued. The breaking of the 11th corps imperiled the 12th corps, ‘ which was on their left almost before we | could realize it the enemy were on our | rear, and at the same time opened fire Our position at this time on our front. ‘was withina V shaped line, and our only hope was to move by the left flank ‘at. the double quick, many of our best men went down, among ‘hem Lieut ‘Peter Kaylor, a veteran hero of the wounded He re- Mexican war, was mortally “and left on the field for dead. ‘covered, however, and was mortally wounded again at Ringold, Ga., an account of which will be given in ita , proper place. . This engagement does not deserve the name of a battle. It on all sides that if our army properly handled General Loe is conceded had bres BACB would have been destroyed, instead of | -that our army TAFTOwly struction, The army after its ude feat returned to its camp at Falmouth, where it remai ed until the movement of Lee's army on its second invasion of the north compelled us to follow. The: Chancellorsville campaign was so disastrous to the Army of the Po tomac that General Lec felt assured | that he could invade the north with impunity and dictate the terms of escaned ds ! ‘being daly ments and intentions remained in camp. just long enough to secure the safety . The army, cross Scuth Mountain, was tarned to ‘desperation on both sides. tank of “being reached the above verdict. ity of the Acting on thie conviction he called to his aid the finest army thai ever went forth on American soil. The rank and fiile were jobilant. 1 might say they were drunk with vietory, at the same time they had the most supreme con- tempt for the northern soldiers, who they began to think were mere toys to up and then be knocked own for military past time. General Hooker ‘apprized of their move be met of Washington. Sending out the en- tire cavalry foros to locate the enemy, soon learned they were moving towards - Nolan's and Edward's Ferry on the. Potomac. This ment invasion at some point above Washington. General Hooker mobolized his army and started in pursuit, covering Wash- ington all the while. This was neces sary because Lee's designs were un- known. Our army reached Frederick City on the 26th of June. On the 27th of June General Hooker was relieved of the command of the army and Gen- eral Meade was appointed in his stead. which was marching to the right and by the 30th of June the 12 corps were in the vicinity of Littles. town, Pa. July 1st we moved north and soon came in view of the battle smoke rising in dark columns, at the same time the distant roar of cannon assured us thai there was work ahead. Reaching the vicinity of Gettysburg in the evening we were immediately placed on Culp’s Hill on the right. Our regiment was advanced to Rock creek as a picket. This faced Benner’s Hill, upoa which General Ewell was advancing. A por- tion of our division was recalled and sent to Little Round Top where we remained until about midnight. We were then ordered back to Caolp's Hill where a division of Ewell’a troops had taken possession of our breast works. As soon as it was light enough to wee the battle opened and was fought with Our fire must have been very destructive while that of the enemy did scarcely any harm. HE CANTEEN. {Tos be romtined READ DECLARED GUILTY. Hadings Rapr Cas Decided In Just sixtovn Minutes, The ‘In the Hastings rape case the jury residered a verdict declaring Ellis B. Read guilty of raping leona Spencer in manner and form as indicated. The testimony was completed Fri. day night, and when court convened Saturday morning the final plea of the. defendant's counsel was made. Mr. MceKenrick constructed the defense His plea two hours in léngth--was a masterly effort to overcome, by every known method of virategy, tact, and the cold facts of the defendent’s logic, guilt. Mr. Alvin Evans, for the prosecution, closed his side in an address an hour long. He carefully reviewed the few facts in the defendant's favor, dis proving them one by one, mony adduced by the Commonwealth's witnesses. His argument was most eloquent. Having everything in has favor, he fitted fact to fact, skillfully constructing the story of the crime in a manner calcalated make strongest impression on the jury. After he finished the court adjourned until 1:30 p. m. when the charge of the court was made, Clearly and im- partially the law was laid down and the jury carefully instructed. After out sixteen minutes the jury to Religious Garbs Bill Difealed. At Trenton. N. J. the senate last Thursday defeated Senator Rogers’ bill making it a misdemeanor for any pub- ~ lie school teas her to wear any garb, insignia, emblem or marks indicating that such teacher belongs tO any set or teligioas order. The vote was 18 to 5 against the bill. Her Socorro, The secret of SnCee ss of the Cinder- ella Stoves and Rang material into the habit, are sold guaranteed to be Prrior- workmanship ex is the su and f hat construction: have ne enters th 3 dirt 5 § * perfect roasters, I= Vi Apiiogs. versight in the business Y ahner last week the appeared where it should The COURIER to apologize for the error. LIwing io an « review of John name “Paul” have been John wishes « ambria County Farmers, The Pomona Grange will meet in Patton on April 1st and 29nd. An interesting program is being prepared which will be published in the COURIER. Look out for it. by the testi- the sald ? ML ABOUT THE “COURIER J Extracts Taken from the Cot- RIER'S s Exchanges. “LIVE AND LET LIVE" Ie the Journalistic Moite in Which tthe Newmepaper Fraternity Always Practices. The Patton COURIER msoed an edition of twelve pages last week containing cuts of the principal buildings of the town and many of the leading men men who bave been in the lead in mak- ing the town what it isthe business centre of Northern Cambria county. The edition gives a great deal of infor. mation which makes it the most val asble one imsned since the week the paper was founded, as a source of reference and ws a representation of what the town has become in competi- tion with older piaces in that region of the coal country. The edition wan issoed under the direction of Mr. E Will Greene, who has bad the managemet for =bhiout 15 of the Patton COURIER months. — DuBois Morning Courder. The Patton CoURIER comes to us this week with twelve pages, giving a com- plete history of Patton. It is a wonder- fal story, and the COURIER is a wonder fal namber, giving pictures of the ‘principal buildings and business and professional men of Patton. The Cox- RIER is a credit to its community. Morrellviile | Johnstown | Times. The Patton COURIER came to as lit week in the shape of a souvenir edition. Beside the general ard local news of the week, there is published in the twelve pages of this issue a history of the borough of Patton and a review of ita leading enterprises, institutions, and business men, showing the devel. opment and prosperity of that thriving town from its founding up to the pres ent time, the whole being embelished with cuts of prominent and energetic citizens and important buildings of the place. As a whole, the publication is neat and clean and reflects crediv upon the CoURIER proprietors and Editor Greene. —Johnstown Tribane. The Patton COURIER last week in a twelve page issue publishes a history of that prosperous town and gives a re- view of the kading business places Among its most energetic merchants is given the picture of A. M. Thomas, of this city, and an account of that gentie- man’s large hardware, tinning and spouting establishment. — Lock Haven Daily Democrat. The Patton COURIER reaches us this week much improved and enlarged. Glen Campbell Comet. The souvenir addition of the Patton COURIER has reached us It i a 12- page edition, and is well illustrated. It gives a history of the new town and a list of the buildings erected. The COURIER is to be congratulated. Carrolltown News, The Patton COURIER was issued on Tharsday page edition. It contained much well written infor- mation concerning this new amd floar- ishing town in Cambria county, and the publishers are entitied to not a little credit for their enterprise. —Al- toona Tribune. The Patton CGURIER comes to us this week enlarged to twelve pages in which is a vivid description of the town, ita business houses and portraits of the town’s business men, many of which we recognize. The COURIER de- serves a great deal of praise for its ef- forts to advance the interests of Patton. The number before us is just us neat, tasty and readable as it could be made. Brother Greene accept our best wishes, Carwensville Review. as a twelve This week the Patton Cot sier will be increased to eight pages. The com: ing boom mast be materialiting up thers May it swoop down this way, too. Clearfield Monitor. The week in are devi husiness industries, Patton Cousens came cut ast twelve page form. Four pages fel to & review of Fu with ii detures of the the town. The Editor of Patton. + Ron's fending merchants of paper 3s very creditable to and tho bar ah ws Greens Attoona Sunday No The Patton COURIER this week prints a 12-page issue. It looks ax if the en- terprising editor is determined to give his patrons a good paper panic or no panic. Johnstown Theocrat. The Patton COURIER came oul last week with twelve pages, containing a full history of that prosperous young ‘town and biographies of its leading It is fuil of illustrations of the leading buosihess houses and private citizens. rdsidences and of the most prominent citizens among whom we recognize Mr John Ashcroft, formerly of Philipsburg, , NOTH as 0 mplioatis sip ‘flag. “indignant at the insult but now an influential representative citizen of Patton. The Patton Se: RIER is an extraordinary good w paper and deserves the liberal ky tising patronage it receives from the Patton business houses Philipsburg | Ledger. E: Will Greene, editor of the Patton, NOMOAE COURT THIS WEEK It Was Postponed Until the Cambria County COURIER, one of our most valuable exchanges, is visiting the city to-day. Mr. Greene Has just | issned xn industrial namber which is a remarkable evidence of enterprise on the part of the business men of Patton as well as the active publisher. -Al- toona Mirror. : The Patton COURIER reached us last week semewhat enlarged. | contained | 12 pages. neatly printed and was gotten out as a scavenr edition, and contained | the likenesses and biography of many of Patton's most prominent business men. It reflects great credit upon editor Greene. — Gallitzin Times PROGESSIVE paTION. Emterprives Manifested on Every Fund and Advance the Watebhword., The following is taken froin that enterprising and ably edited daily ‘newspaper, the Johnstown Democrat: “One of the liveliest towns in Cam- bria county outside of Johnstown is Patton and it is also among the young- est. It is less than three years old, yet it now boasts a population of about 2,000 and its public and private build- ings are among the best in the county while in the energy of ita business men and the prosperity of its industries it takes a foremost rank. “The PATTON COURIER has just given a fresh proof of its alertness by pub- lishing an illustrated account of the - genesis, growth and prosperts of this hvely borough. obtain a very fair notion of the town and its surroundings and of the push’ ing spirits who have contributed to the development of the territory of which Patton is the centre. One ex- cellent proof of the public spirit of this new community is found in the large, handsome and substantial school build- ing that occupies a commanding posi- tion in the borough snd adds impress ively to the general air of prosperity and progress that marks the scene. Patton has also commodions and hand- some hotels, several weil built business blocks and a large number of elegant private residences. It has also the only national bank in the county out- side cf Johnstown and its coal and lumber industries supply empioyment to as thrifty a population as may be found in this part of Pennsylvania The Chest Creek Land and Improve- ment company is the leading factor in Patton's industrial development, bat other enterprises share with this con- cern in the general activity of the com- munity and with the passing of the depression that has so long affected all kinds of business and the further atilization of the rich natural resources of the neighborhood there is every © TeRMOD for the faith of Patton in ita own fotare”’ To Offset the Garb Bill It was announced in Harrisburg one day last week that Captain French, of Washington county, would introduce in the Legisiatare a bill permitting relig- ions societies to use schoolbouwes in townships. The measure makes it law- ful for public schoolhouses in townships to be used by any religious societies for | worship or religious instructions at the discretion of the school board, provid- ing that soch use shall not interfere with ‘school hours or the management of the ‘schools. It is intended to counteract the effect of the Smith Religious Garb bill, should it me a law, decision of the Supreme Court in case against the nuns teaching in the public w schools at. Gallitzin, schoolboases can- used for religious instruction Mr. French has not be even after school hours, received a letter from a constituent Cannonsharg stating that the schools -in that locality are being used for this purpose by the Methodists and other denominations without objection from any quarter : ] Uncle sam Insaited. ser Alliance The Columbian Line stean irom Colon was fired on by a Spanish man-of-war of the east end of the island. of Cuba. The firing is liable to ke ad to 5 a4 5d nt pg 7 stand 5 3 LE the Spani ard wanted Sp WED iE man could not gnless it was Gat the American to salute the The owners of the line are very and say they. will demand a reason for the attemp to stop an Americal mail steamship on the high seas in time of peace. Let Fer Sale. A valosble lot 386x100 feet on Magee avenue, next to postoffice, is offered for sale at reasonable terms Inquire .1 of or write to Jas. Mellon, Patton, Pa [7448 From this one may Under the at Xo One Conid be Seenred to Fil Hie Fines No Licenses Granted. There will be no court held at Eb ersburg this week, becaos: of the ill ness of Judge Barker and ibe imponsi- : bility of getting another Judge to act in his piace. As soon as it hecame evi- dent that Judge Rarker ccald mot sit telegrams were sent to the Jodges of several ‘surrounding detriem, but ge one could be secured. The Judge was not weil the lstier part of last week, and by the time sours adjourned was really ill with a ‘severe cold. It has grown constantly worse, and he is now threstened with preumonia. Of course, no decisions in the cases of applicants for liquor Hoenses were filed and the anxions applicants are very much disapointed and are in “hot water” for fear the decisions will not be made antil after their present license will have expired. In all probability the decisions will be made the first of next week. : All the jurors were discharged for poned until June term. By consent of antil the fourth week in this month. REMARKABLE RECORDS. Packs Prepared by Father Kittil That Mave Neo Countrrpmr.. Father Ferdinand Kittell pastor of St. Michaels church at Loretto, Cambria county, has nade a careful compilation “of the marriage and baptissnal records of the parish since the first entry was made by Prince Demetrins A. Gallitzin. These show that from 1500 fio 1840 there ‘were 470 marriages and $113 baptisms Ytzin acted as shepherd of the faithful in the little cluster of families located in the mountcins any then known as Outbalic church in this country This function occured March 1k 179%, 100 years ago on the 19th of the present month, and was performed by Bishop Carroll, of Baltimaore, one of that famaly which was distinguished in the pre- evolusionsry days by Charles Carroll, the only signer of the Declaration of _ Independence who named his place of residence after his signature on that immortal piece®f parchment. Father Gallitzin changed the name of the little settlement of pioneers to Loretto, by which it has since been known and is famous in Catholic annals. Father Kittell has been engaged in the compilation of the records for over six months. He had blank forms printed and arranged the names al ' phabetically for convenience of ready reference, and these have been since bound into two handsome volumes It is father Kittell's cpinios. that these books are onique and that there are none like them in the workl, and he is ‘now at work classifying the resords of the parish up to the date when he be came rector, which was in [581 3.000 Miles on Horsehack. There has appeared in several ex- changes an article about a cow boy and kis wife riding all the way from Wy- oming to this country on broncos, s dis- tance of 3,000 miles. The story is true and npon inquiry the COURIER repre sentative learned that the ¢ow boy was Wm. Pearson, whose parents live near Dysart, and that the young westerner came all the way to Peunsyivania to see his father who was lying il at the Altoona hospital, and he survived jost a few days before his ceath Mr Pearson and his wife were four months making the trip to Cambria county. They carried with them a few cooking : utensils, clothes and eatablis. The cow boy is well known by a large namber in this end of the county, and was always gnown fo be of a roaving and wild Sapenizin. wil Finish thw Two Moths, | wes of HM Gooderham, 8 oung main of pleasing manners and | qualifications, is sevared to finish tench ing the Wills school in \liegheny town ship, which was formerly taught by Miss Banoo. Mr. Gooderham Te evived his schooh education at the Cars rotitown schools and st Ada, Hardin county, Ohio, and has already taught two successful terms in the county. fhe sory “The COURIER predicts for this promis- ing young man loads of success. The school directors are io be congratolated in securing soch an able ome to look | after their interests.
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