Ah spe nm 1 Rl hs VOL. V.—NO. ; 25. on AO ol AA VIR 7 PATTON, CAMBRIA co, PA, THURSDAY, MAY 19, (898. # 00 PER VEAR. VISIT L Ww. COOK'S DEPARTMEN T STORE, ALTOONA, PA A pp mane earn BA Save your checks. On January 1st, 1899, I will, AL ND GENERAL NEWS | Cleaned Here and There by the “Courier” Reporter. ve to the person return-| ing the largest number of FROM CHAS. S. WEAKLAND my Cash Register Checks i A cin [OF the United Sates Navy. to the Ebenw ; burg Mountsieeyr. | U. 8 8 Wilmington, off Havana, | Cuba, April 30, 1898. 1 will try to give L | you a brief account of what is going ion in these waters. Altho' we are en- ‘gaged In a very serious calling just {mow it is nevertheless good sport. for ‘hunting Spanish vessels is far more interesting than fishing for trout or | hunting for bears in the wilds of Cam- bria county. | Our vessel has been christened the Of standard make. Will be on exhibition in September. Full Particulars Of lescription all . Pai selection in this section of the country. n Pharmacy. andl Beech avenues, Oppo- builling ; The tale of the greedy re Ostrich. a “Once 1 an Ostrich named Miss Jennie 2 on Hapdware Store, She could of finished up on ~ Buggies, Harness, Plows, Gan Tools, Cinderella | pan a a car load of Doors ; and Sash at J E Kiki How. Cos » of Cooking Stoves be- Next door a shine stove Bave ashine on your : We yr have a “Dare-Devel Wilmington™ by some of the leading papers, and if you had ‘some of the little experiences we have | gone through the past 10 days you would think we deserve the name. . When word was received at Key | West on Thursday evening, April 21st, to get ready to proceed to Havana we were the first to get underway, and we ‘ were stationed on the outside, there to act as a marker for the rest of the fleet. Friday morning came and the fleet (sailed for Havana. The ‘‘Dare-Devil Wilmington” was in lead, and sighted ‘the large Spanish steamer which was ‘eaptared by the Nashville and towed to Key West. the war and belongs to the Wilming- ‘ton crew, even if the papers did give joe Nashville credit for it. The also sighted the Spanish Sait Panama and reported it to the flagship New York, which sent the ‘ battleship Indiana after it and the Man. grove started to escort ber in, bat was | glad to have the Wilmington's assist. ‘anos to take ber to the flagship. The fleet sailed from Key West about Bam. April 22nd and arrived off Ha- ‘vans at about 5:30 p. m. of the same day. . When we arrived off Havana the ‘city was beautifully lighted up with | electric lights aud the Jight house on | Morro Castle was throwing ber light far out to sea, and this presented a i grand spectacle. | About 11:30 p. m. a couple of the ‘ torpede boats got right under the lights fof Morro Castle before they were dis | covered and a few shot were fired from “Old Morro” and all the lights in the city were put out as also the light house and the only lights to be seen around Havana now at night is the great | searchlight which is thrown out around ‘the harbor at intervals, to cateh any | American boats that may be getting a | little too close for Spanish comfort. | Since arriving here we have had a i prety exciting time capturing prizes, | and some of them have given us pretty | exciting experience, for in several in- | stances we have gone very close to r one we chee right ander one of the | “wand batteries,” close to Morro Castle, | ! and we expected to get fired on, but the Spaniards were either afraid or ‘wanted to save their amunition, for we captured our prize all 0. K, . We patrol the beach every night : without any light and one half of the ship company are at their guns all the time, ready for anything that sees fit to get in cur way. This ‘makes things exciting and tends to make the time . pass more rapidly. We are anxiously | awaiting a chance to see whether we ‘can whip the Spanish Navy or not and also 10 see dow long it will take us to capture Havana and Old Morro Castle. “We steamed along very close to Ha- | vana yesterday afternoon and hada ! good look at the city and old castle and were within easy range of their | guns but they did not see fit to use : them. Yours, Cuas. H Weaxraxn, Memoria! Day in Patton. i Memorial day will be observed in i by i | the Grund Army of the Republic, pablse schools, Sunday schools and In order to make full ar- all the societies, fire com- pany, schools aad citizens should ap- point two or more of a committee to! meet the Grand Army in Bell's hall on Saturday May 2ist at 2 o'clock p. m. Don't fail to attend this meeting as the | time is short to arrange program for parade. By order of Post, W. H. H. Beri, Com'dr. Card of Thanks. I wish, through the columns of the | Counter, to sincerely thank all those ! who so kindly assisted my family dor. ing the recent illness and death of my oll, | § i i ¥ { t Ladies our new shirt waists are now in. Call and see them. | ¢ me FERDINAND MARKS, : i Parrox Scrreny Co. It was the first prize of LETTER FROM wa. wanz With Hix Brother Hamer, Crabwe St. Paul U. 8. 8 St Paul, off Norfolk, Va, May 11, 1898 Who, are on he | i i Dear FatHer and Morwer—: I : thought I would write and let you know | that we are still alive and well and hav- ing a good time. We are laying off the navy yard here and are getting | ready for Cuban Waters. After taking coal and provisions we will join the | fleet. You ought to have seen Hamer and I while we were on our way here; talk about two sick boys we were a pair, I tell you. It is getting quite warm down here I am cooking for ten men on this ves- sel and it is a “snap.” dollars per month more than for ordin- ary work. [am also second captain on one of the guns, and holds a shell about a yard long. Oh, by the way, we had ta live on hard-tack and coffee for a couple of days and you ought to have seen Hamer; it made bim wish tha” he wan home again. We took on thirty hundred of amu- nition the other day and we expect to take on as much more to-day or to morrow. The St. Paul is a dandy ves sel; she carries about 450 men We bave seen many strange sights since our departare from home. There are @ve other big war ships here waiting on os, when we join them amd depart for Caban waters and then you will hear of some fun down there Tell the boys that we are well and baving a good time and getting fat eating hard-tack; also tell them that we send our regards. [ will write again when we get down to Key West. With love to «ll | remain your son, Witiiam Martz Now Mrz. and Misses Deweyan. Since the last issue of the COURIER ‘the population of Patton hax been in. creased to quite an extent by the arrival of several bran new littie boys and girls. The proud parents now have a chance to confer an honor apon their heirs by naming them after some hero of the now existing war, namely Dewew, Whitney, and possibly others in a short time. Following are the proud possessors: Councilman D. P. Jones, a boy, arrived Friday; Council man J. D. Blair, girl, Friday; Waiter Drie, boy, one day last week; 'W. Stew- art Jones, hov, last week; Postmaster Ed A. Mellon, girl, Saturday; Wm. L. Thompaon, boy, Toesday; Sidney Rounsley, girl, Thursday; A. J Watt, boy, Wednesday. A Larges Ran On Wednesday of last week the Pat ton Clay Manufacturing Company turned cut one and ooe-hall’ mile of three-inch sewer pipe in the remark. ably quick time of but four und one half hours. This is one of the best records ever made in Pennuylvania, ‘but as the plant is equipped with all firnt-class modern machinery it was quite eawily accomplished. The works are now closed down for about a week in order to make some important changes and overhaul the machinery somewhat. The two pew large kilns | which have been in course of conartuct- ion are about completed and when the plant resumes operation its capacity will be greatly increased. Married May 11th, Francis Martin Leary, better known as little “Tim,” and Miss Lizzie Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Taylor, of Kerr avenue, were united in holy bonds of matrimony at Holicaysbarg on Wednesday morning May 11th happy young couple went to Altoona . where they ate dinner. They then re turned to Patton in the evening and proceeded to the doties of hoasekeep- | ing in the rooms over Kinkeads restaar- ant on Magee avenue The Covmier extends congratulations to Mr. and | Mrs. Leary, wishing them a bappy and prosperious voyage together. Literary Entertainment. A literary entertainment will be held on Tuesday evening, May 24th, in the .M. E. church, Patton, at § o'clock. A program will be rendered, consisting recitations and a lecture by Prof. Fulton, entitied, “The Acorn and | A silver of music, (The Oak.” All are invited. collection will be lifted for the benefit of Epworth League. Come one come all, i Ramad- Mo Naish War Atlas The UormriEr is indebted w Post. master Ed A. Mellon for Rand-Mc- Nally’s war atias, which is by all odds the most complete of any on | the market to-day. The price of an ! atlas, including a large map, is only 35 cents, and any person wishing one can be accommodated by calling at the i r - itisa dandy. Tt COUNCIL PAe of Regular Session Held on Monday Evening. THE STREET PAVING Question Aguin Taken Up A Commitis: to Investigate Other Pavements. Patton, Pa, May 16, 1888 - Council met this evening in regular session with ‘ the following members present as per “roll eall: Hubbard, MeCormick, Blair, Anderson and Scheid. The minutes of regular meeting held on Monday night, ; ive nine | M1o¥ 2d, and special meeting held on Wednesday night, May 4th, were read and approved. In the absence of President Mon- teith, W. CC. Hubbard acted as presi. dent pro tem. The following bills were presented to Council and upon motion of Scheid, and seconded by McCormick, it was unanimously carried that the Clerk be instructed to draw orders for same: Hanter & Baughman, $24.40, and Pat- ton Clay Manufactaring Co., $2.62. On motion of Blair, and seconded by MeCormick, it wis unanimously car- ried that W. C. Hubbard be granted a building permit of three months for the erection of addition to school building on Fifth avenue, and six months for the erection of Catholic church on corner of Palmer and Sixth AVENE, The following petition, signed by property owners of Patton Borough, was presented to Council: Patton, Pa, May 16, 1608. i To the Borges and Town Council: - We, the unde od citizens and tax- payers of the sagh of Patton, respectfily request that before the details connected with the paving of Mages avenue are definitely decided, that a committee be sent to owns convenient to Patton where street paving has been done, to coafer with those who had charge of the work and to obtain information that may be use- ful to us here. The committee to consist of two or three members of the Council; some of the Jroperty owners on Magee ave- nue, east of Fifth avenue, or their representatives, and the Borough Eogineer. The taxpayers who do not own property on Magee avenue, east of Fi h avenue, fo be represented by W. CC. Lingle and Geo. Prindible. The property owners on Magee avenue where paving is to be done to select their own representatives. We believe that valuable information can be derived, and that we will profit by the experience of others in street paving. ~ Bison Supply Ca, I. 8 Bell P. P. oun Coe Hn, Patton Hotel Co, re F.C Yeager, C. M. Letts, a: Ag id Land & Improvement Co. w Steatiff, Wolf & Thompson, John Futon Estate Hardware store rey venue |, James Mel. ErnTa Bl ont. G8 Cor Por. Ww Lupfer, Parnell & Cowher, W. H. Sandford, Ed A. Mellon. On motion of Scheid, and seconded by McCormick it was unanimously car- ried that the President appoint two members of Council to go Wo some neighboring town to investigate street pavillg in accordance with the above petition. A petition signed by citizens of Pat ton was presented to Council asking for a road or highway to lead from Lang avenue to Borough line at or near the residence of Andrew Salts On motion of Scheid, and give? seconded by Blair, it was unanimously carried that said petition be referred to the street committee. Council then adjourned to meet at next regular meeting night, Monday, June Sth. After the ceremony was performed the Marriage Licenses Granted, The following of north Cambria Making tespravemente. ! C. W. Hodgkins, proprietor of the | Patton Pharmacy, bas been making several improvements to his property on the corner of Fifth and Beech ave | ‘noes which are quite noticeable to | passers-by. Another story has been added to the rear portion of his drug store building thereby giving him two ' more living rooms on the second floor. | A new Marshall elevator has just re- cently been placed in the building, | which traverses from the toy and novelty department in the basement up | to the prescription room on the second floor. The building is now fitted throughout with all modern conven. ences such as bath room, hot and cold | water, lighted by acetylene gaa, heated by hot water pipes, ete. Churley in also having both the store buildings and all other buildings on his lot treated to a fresh coat of paint. When this is done he will have one of the most con- venient and attractive places of busi- ness in this section of the county. Change of Baveh Creek Thm, On Monday, May 18th, the Beech Creek railroad pot in effect their sam- mer schedule. The only material change is in train No. 30, which form- Wm. H. Sandford, Patton, Pa. 2513 county have received legal permits to wed ap to date of May 7th: David L. . Philips and Miss Margaret A. Emanuel, of Patton; J. Goloa and Mary Resetar, of Barnesboro; Wiltred Ivory of Chest Springs and Anna Parrish of Loretto; John Mriz and Moey Tomiko, of Spang- ler; Jas. F. Bender, of Coupon, and Stella V. Litzinger, of Chest Springs Attention G. A R Remember special meeting of Post Saturday, May 2st 2 o'clock p. m. to mest committees to arrange for memor- ind day. To The Ladies. We have just received a line of black and tan shoes in B and C widths in very fine and up to date footwear that we ask nobby dressers to call and see. The price $1.45 is actually $1.52 less than they should be soid. ThE Keysrose CrorminGg Co. Paitos Markets. Subject to market shudages: Butler Ran per pound Cabbage a Buck wheal nny rina i 4 Fagus - eran iH = dose | Petulons. is aaa i i bushel Onions. LL “ “MINESS STORE Co. { Limited] erly left Patton at 8:00 a. m. and arrived at Williamsport 11:50 a m. This train, ander the new schedole, will leave Pat. ton one hour eariier, thet is, 5300 a m., and arrive at Williamsport 10:50 a. m., connection being made with the Read- ing rallway noon train, thos giving through daylight service from all points on the Beech Creek railroad to Phila deiphia. Train No. 33 will leave Wik Hamsport 2 minutes earlier than under the old schedule, or 7:88 a. m., and will arrive at Patton 5 minutes earlier, or 1:45 p. m., connection still being made with the Philadelpbia & Reading rail way midnight train from Philadelphia. Time tables and further information can be obtained from Beech Creek railrond ticket agents. Is Now the Reech Cnvk At the annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Beech (Creek Railroad company in Philadelphia Saturday it. was decided to merge the Cambria County railroad into the Beech Creek company. The latter company in leased to the New York Central and is i factor in the soft coal trade The Cambria County railroad was built last year by the Beech Creek company to tap a number of mines that had no railroad facilities. The cost of the rosd was $130,000, but only $106,000 stork was imued. The annual election resulted as follows: President, M. E. Olmstead; directors, Comelins Vanderbilt, W. K. Vanderbilt, Chauncey M. Depew, Giworge F. Baer, WD. James Kerr. flaw About Patton? An exchange says that the borough council at Hollidaysburg has passed an ordinance placing a yearly tax on all electric light, electric and stean: rail way, telegraph, and telephone poles, each pole on the public streets to be One reapect-- they ft Kelly and AN OBJECT OF ADMIRATION. A weib-dremsed man is the objet of admimtion always If vou sear one of ony cwrefilly cot and nade site, it will Sillow “ge the night, the day.” Our aaits are all alike in We stanly sch man, hile style and lite peculiarities, and the mall is mm tisthetbon hall concerned, Wa plows you in style of goods as well as in LOW PRICER Dinsmore Bros. PATTON, PA. E THERE'S A THERE'S A WAY! The "Way" is to do your shopping by mail, and if you'll get descrip tion and prices from us for your requirements in the line of DRY GOODS site AN Pern CARPETS the will won't be lacking either. The oldest, best and cheapest house in Central Penn'a. Write for a booklet. WM. NURRAY'S SON (CO. ALTOONA, PA taxed $1, each pole in the alleys 75 cents vearly, the money fron these taxes to be used for keeping up the streets and to defray expenses of police protection. Yor Sale. two-story frame dwelling house | th kitchen, porch and necessary out- buildings. Fall lot. Also city water on premises. It is known as the Swan. son property and is situated on Beech avenue, Patton, Pa. Bailt For terms apply to E. C. Bown or Twe Lois far Sale. Two elegantly situated building lots on Fifth avenue, Patton, will be sold: cheap. They are 30x15) feet and one is | situated on the corner of Fifth and Palmer avenues. Write to or inquire | of E. Will Greene, Patton, Pa. if Anncuncements. I hereby announce that | by be a Candidate for + to the pop lican State Conven for the Reps of Cambria, at the I Primary | Election to be held in said county on party of Cambria count } y R. J. YOTHERS i May 21, ISIS, R. 8. MURPHY. Saturday, May 12, 1808. I hereby announce that [ will bea’ candidate for Delegate to the Republi can State ( onvention, fur the coanty of Cambria, at the Republican Primary Election to be held in said county on Saturday, 1808, . WILL GREENE. I hereby announce that [ will be a candidate for Delegate to the Bepubli- can State Convention, for the county of Cambria, at the Republican Primary Election to be held in said county on Saturday, May 21, 1504 CYRUS ELDER. [ hereby announce myself as a can- didate for the nomination of Assembly subject to the rules of the Repabiican ty governing May n the same. Hastings, Pa. in 1897. THE WAR CRY Should not prevent you from taking advantage of the "EXCELLENT BARGAINS we are offering in CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, GENTS FURN- ISHINGS. If war should prove se- rious vou will need your money and will find it to vour advantage to buy while the ‘saving prices are on. Wolt & Thompson. gl EERE
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