ure ne, had ults rina- the dder, . It ffects ms vin, ler, THE PATTON COURIER. VOI, XIIL—NO. 30. PATTON, C. AMBRI A co., Ps A., FRID: AY, JU E 22, 1906. $1.00 PER YEAR INDEPENDENT NOT NEUTRAL RUN BY THE PUBLISHER. WON THREE 00T OF FINE! Patton Team Put in Week on the Diamond, THE CUBAN X-GIANTS a Busy Play a Fast Game, But Our Boys Succeed in Taking Two From Them, One Being a Shutout—Played at Sunbury Friday and Saturday—The Results, Patton lost to Sunbury last week in a six inning doubt the result would much different had the played to a finish, The called on account of rain. on Friday of No been contest. have game been game was The score: PATTON. BR HO I 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1. § Simpson, 2b.. 3 Falle Flot, 1b 0 2 0 0 0 1 © 0 06-1 1 1 oO 4 5 0 40 y anne 1 0:1 2 6 How: ved, y. 1 1 0 0 TOAIS......cciicvivirniand 6 18° 5 8 SUNBURY. R H Burke, Sansvesnsnsricink sep esiisbionin: 1 1 1 13 White, p-cf, a © 1-10 Pola: c.ococi cine its sitcnn tiie 6 718 ) Patton Sunbury... 7 the Patton owed Sunbury a few * feated them in a nicely playe The opposing team was unable On Satur J when they de- ‘stunts »d contest. to do anything up until the eighth inning, when they tallied three runs. The score: PATTON. R HD AE 1-0 4 1° 0 9.0 2-1-0 I 2.91 35 0 1 } 11 ) ) Howard 0.00 0 Caven: 0 0 0 | 1 Flory, 0:0 0 0 POLAR... evusirrmtroniinss need 4 27. 10:1 SUNBURY. Burke, ss Calvin, r Walke 1 1 I 2 1 Duke, cf 0 0:0 2 0 Aoot, 2b “0 0 4 12 Blake, 1 0:21 0 0 Crane, 1f 9 J 1.1 9 Grim, ¢. 0.0.6 1 White, p- 9. 0 0 1 0 Gibson, ef 01 0.0 00002 2 0-4 0.0 0 3 Patton, Sunbury Although the nds were not in the most desirable condition Tuesday, the game at Athletic park between the Cuban X Giants and the local nine was an interesting one, it being the first ghut out game this season on the home | grounds. Washington pitched for the visitors, he struck out three men and passed two, while Howard for with but one base on balls. nice game and our boys played all around the giants. The score: PATTON, R H O A MeLean, 3b 2 2 1 390 Fullerton, 1b. 10:12 0 12 Simpson, 2b i 2 0 3 0 ory, It a To: 0:0 8 08 P0910 0 10 0 0 1:10.83 1 0 3:00 6 27 13 2 R H O A E Winston, If 01 0.00 Palomero, 0.0 1..0 0 x i 1 d's 10 0 2.3 1 0: 8 4.0] 0.12 0 2 1-0 1.0 Qh 100] 1 1 10 erusassisassvessssntvereiras versens f 24 13 4 SCORE BY INNINGS. 0000020 *5 0000000 0-0] On Wednasday the same teams) crossed bats and the locals won, put- | ting up good work in all but one in- | ning, the fourth, when se veral errors enabled the Cubans to score two runs, having crossed the home plate once be- | fore in the third inning. Viebahn | pitched a nice game for Patton and Munoz a good one for their opponents. PATTON. the | locals had nine strike outs to his credit | It was a| I ' spect and pop 2 | The interment w 71 | Mrs. EX--.CONGRESSMAN EVANS DEAD. Away at His Home in This Week, Passed Ebensharg After a lingering illness of several months’ duration ex-Congre Al- vin Evans expired at home in Eb- ssman his ensburg at 10 o'clock Tuesday even- | The condition of Mr. Evans had considered critical for several and Tuesday it was realized that the end was near. The deceased has taken a prominent part in the affairs of this community and congres- sional district and was one of the most widely known pract the ing. been weeks itioners at Cambria county bar. Alvin Evans was a son of Dayid J. and Jane Ann (Jones) Evans and was born in Ebensburg October 4, 1845. His gra ather was John Evans, who was a native of the principality of Wales, but who, came to Amer- in about 1833, ica. He was a carpenter and wood worker by trade. He married and reared a large family, one of whom, David J. Evans, was the father of Al- in Wales in United vin Evans. He was born 1813 and came to the States in 1836. He was a tailor by trade and plied his craft at Pittsbur other places, : r located in burg H¢ Jane Ann wa rhter of David ¢ itive of es, but who, in 1836 came to America rand settled in imbria t when he was but a it the lumber business in unty until he arrived at th M. Reade, student of "the to the bar of C: deceased county in 1883, imbria since which time much honor and dis- tinc as a Republi- n convention spring of 1896 Politic v can. At the Rept mous endorse- san party in this the Twentieth ict and served two member of the he received ment of the | nk on county for ¢ congressional full terms. He was a | Congregational chur whose sup- port he always contributed liberally. He was also a member of Summit 2 | lodge No. 312, Free and Accepted Ma- sons, and of the Improved Order of 71 | Heptasophs, both of Ebensburg. married Miss their November 7, 1875, he , 3 Shroyock. To | Katie E. | but very union | WHAT DOES IT MEAN? The Firemen's Park Has Been Sold For Taxes Recently. The COURIER has been informed by the of Patton Fire Co. No. 1j that the company’s property, known as *“Firemen’s Park,” has been sold for taxes due county, and that all mem- bers of said organization should be present at the meeting Tuesday even- ing June 26, in order to take steps to redeem the same. After this date it will be entirely tco late for action. chiet After years of hard struggle by the organization, when the members were few, they managed to clear the debt on the park and it seems to all good thinking that there is wrong the of the company, who are all, business men of Patton, would leave such a thing occur. people something radically when officers or nearly all, It has not been so long since that the tax payers of this borough were driven to indignation by the inade- quate fire protection furnished the town when the building on Fifth 8 discovered to be on fire. at that time was nourmous amount Kerr ayenue wa The Fire comps supplied with the 150 force of water hose and after the had: been tu minutes left the fire fig of feet of ied on section hters but {wo one bursted, which 100 fe hat the citizens know what A meeting was called and of new for the ior e when the fire 1 t} lac thie piace Now, boys are almost where they can take easy, the above trouble confronts tl em. It must be negligence on the part of some one to let the property slip through their grasp, when all that is due on the ¢ the taxes. it seem as t to take interes ter to be present at the meet- Tuesday ? The meeting will be in Odd Fellow’s Hall at every one be there and come prepared | though all mem- enought in to take some action whereby the park | may be redeemed by the Fire com- pany. HAD T0 GIVE BAIL. Squire M. J. Jackson, of Dunlo, is Charged With Perjury. Squire M. J. Jackson, of Dunlo, gave | bail at Ebensbug last week in the sum | of $1,200 for his appearance at the next {was born four children—John BE..a| | promising young attorney of the Cambria county bar; Charles S., a law student in the office of what has been {known as Evans & Evans, John E., and his father having formed a irre ship in the law business within the last few years; Florence M., wife of Attor- ney John W. Kephart, of Ebensburg, and Alvin W., who recently graduated from Cornell with high honors. In the professional and private life Mr. Evans always bore himself above i reproach and by his superior ability and manly tra of character won re- ty wherever he was known. As a lawyer he ranked with leading attorneys of the state. The faneral took place at 1:30 o’clock i from the Ebensburg Congregational church, where seryices were conducted J. | | by the pastor, Rev. vans family { 319 i lot in Lloyd’s cemetery | MARRIED NEAR CLEARFIELD. Cecil Mitchell, of Patton, Takes a Life Partner. pretty June wedding was | solemnized at the residence of Mr. and John S. Wrigley near Clearfield, | Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock, | when their eldest daughter, Miss Edith, | became the wife of Cecil Mitchell, Patton. The ceremony was formed by Rev. Maurice E. i A very. per. son Jones, | of | term of court to answer a charge of perjury preferred by Ella Elish, John Elish, Mike Sudac and Mary Sudac. He was arrested Monday morning by | Constable Evans of Ebensburg. The prosecutors allege that Nov. 13, 1905, they were summoned to Ebens- burg, as witnesses in a case. Jackson was supposed to draw their costs for them, it is alleged. When they went to him for the money, it is alleged he told them that he had not received it. When they went to the commissioners’ office they found that the money had been drawn by Jackson. The charge of perjury followed. ORDERED MINERS OUT. Must Vacate the Company's Houses in Ten Days From Date of Notice. On Tuesday constable Gill, of the First ward of Patton, served papers | on all of the miners occupying com- | pany houses in this place, and at Reilley’s, Flannagan Run and Seldom Seen to vacate same within 10 days. This is the first time in the history of Patton that such a step has been taken by operating coal companies here and it is a question of doubt among our cit- | izens what the outcome will be, but it | is hoped by all that no serious trouble | | will arise. Swartz, | | pastor of the First M. E. church, of | | Clearfield. The attendants were Ray- mond Shaw, of Clearfield, and Miss Hannah Wrigley, a sister of the bride. Miss Minnie Gilliece, of this place, | play ed the wedding march. | After the ceremony a wedding sup- per was served by the bride’s parents | 5 i 9 A 2 at five o’clock and the happy couple NE 1 0 13 0 0|took the 7:15 Pennsylvania train for % 9 2 L 9 { Atlantic City and other Eastern cities ' 3 1.3 Jiona wedding tour,accompanied by the Kelly, ¢ 0 & 0 1/|heartiest congratulations of the COUR- Howard, ; 0:0 : $ Ymranda host of friends. Viebaum, p | — eimiem el Mr. and. Mrs, Mitchell wit be at OER. res sdernsvininen BRE ou a pion, Pa. ner Angst L 1.0 } Ww inston, i. 0 Eomer 24 Y For sale:—Good 6 room house with 0 8 0 i finished atlie, on Beech avenue in Pat- Busta’te ss... . 1 2 5 0 ton. Wili besold cheap to cash buyer. LL 0 0 1 0 gall on or address this office for partic- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, , wlars, There has been no concessions made by eithér the miners or the operators | in this ditrict, but what will be done | after the 10 day 8 expires is a question | only time can decide. BIRTHS. To Mr. daughter To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher—a son. To Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lansberry—a | daughter. To Mr, and Mrs. Albert Thomas—a son. To Mr. and Mrs, Thomas J, Graham | son.’ nN nd Mra, F.I inkead To Xv. and Mrs. John M. Dinsmor Olid papers for sale at this office for i 5c a bundle. 8 o'clock, let | i CONTINUED oN PAGE 2, WORK OF THE COUNTS! 5. cusxer CLOTHING b. KusNiR Several Wrongdosrs Receive Sentences. BROLLEY IS ACQUITTED Of the Charge of Having His Poisoned Brother Some [ime Ago—The Hastings Foreigner is Sent up for a Term of Thir- teen Years. Following is the work of court of interest to Northern Cambria since the last issue of the COURIER: Peter D. Fazio, convicted by on charges of assault and battery with intent, was summoned before the court Friday for sentence. He was given one year and three months in the Western penitentiary, costs and $100 fine. a jury | The cross snits of Demetrio In- dreissi, prosecuted by Carletti Gio- | vanni for assault and battery with | intent to commit rape, and Lugie De- santius, sued by Indreissi for simple wlt and battery up quite a took | little time in Judge O’Connor’s court | Thursday. The same jury heard both suits and punished both parties to each suit by equally dividing the costs be- | tween them. The jury in the damage suit of David | S. Pepley vs the Henrietta Coal com- pany for $10,000 as the result of injur- 8s received by the plaintiff near the defendant’s mine in Adams township, found for the defendant. administering 1 with arsenic in the form of *‘rough on rats’ to his brother James Brolley, John Brolley, almost 70 years of age, with bent shoulders and silvery hair, sat with a Friday and listened attentively to District Attorney J. W. Leech as the latter outlined to the jury the gruesome facts the commonwealth expected to prove in order to convict | the defendant as he stands indicted. Mr. Leach in stating the case jury made mention of the enmity that existed between the brothers and con- tinued: “We will confident smile show { made the statement to neighbors that | he would kill his brother. “We will produce a witness who will | state that John Brolley told him one occasion that he was going to hide {in the woods with a gun until his brother passed by and then shoot him. to the you by competent witnesses that John Brolley frequently | on | given a pistol and asked to accompany | John Brolley on his mission, which he | did for the sole purpose of preventing the crime which John Brolley had threatened. “We expect to prove to you that {John Brolley on a certain occasion | went to attend a law suit in which bis | | position was antagonistic to that of his brother. The suit was heard before Alderman J. W. Lamberd, town, and John Brolley, while in the city, purchased, as we will prove to of Johns- | | | you, a bottle of corn cure and a box of | ‘rough on rats.’ “We will further show you, gentle- men of the jury, that on the day that | the news ot James Brolley’s reached John Brolley, the latter | to a neighbor who was working in the garden as Brolley passed by and said, ‘Hey, devil is dead? ‘Why, mean?’ exclaimed the neighbor. Jim is dead,’ replied Brolley, | mighty glad of it.’ “Next we will prove to you that at | with the family a box of poison known as ‘rough on rats,’ want to leave it here. Jim is dead and | | about the next thing they’ll blame me | for killing him.” The cross-examination of the first witness called revealed the line of de- | fense which was made. J. F. Stevens, | | undertaker, Cresson, for the common- | made of James Brolley’s body. [ said he had embalmed it with an alka- | | combination “pF. D.” solution, used in | the cavities. Hesaid he purchased this | | “F. D.” from a Pittsburg firm. | On cross-examination he admitted it | OT but could not | | | contained some arsenic, | tell how much. about this time John Brolley went to | the house of a neighbor and placed | death | called | Nick, have you heard that the | what do you | ‘Why | ‘and'’m | with this remark: | ‘Here is a box of ‘rough on rats.” I] Hoffman's Celebraied | | | | and Mrs. Robert Ednie—a line fluid used in the arteries and al Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smeltzer, now | i residents of Pitcairn, but at the time | of James Brolley’s death, near neigh- | bors with him, testified to his having | dragged himsel! io their home suffer- ing great pain in the abdomen. Mr. Smeltzer drove James Brolley to Lilly, where the sick man was unable to get \ I | Next Door to Bank. We have the finest showing of Clothing in Northern Cambria. Call in and see our line, SHOES. For Men, Women and Children. Don’t put it off to-day. Largest stock in town. Come in and let us show you the | finest in town. Trunks and Suit Cases. A Large Assortment. Ladies’ and Children’s Coats and Skirts. We still have a full line of the above in stock. Stein-Bloch Clothing. B. KUSNER, PATTON, FA. THE BEST SPRING TONIC | Known to medical any other beer now and then—better than all the drugs in the world, provided the beer is pure and of high grade. This is the only kind we handle. Beer that is well matured, free from all deleterious substances and that has stood a chemical test. Duquesne and Piel are the two best brands made in this country. e is a glass of or IF YOU PREFER a foreign beer we can furnish you with the genuine imported Wurzberger. We Will Close Every Evening at 8 O'Clock, Except Saturdays and Evenings Preceding Holidays. ED. A. MELLON, PATTON, PA. Local "Phone. MOTELS Great Reductions The witness will state that he was | IN NOBBY SPRING SUITINGS. Rew We have a great line for this scason. Everything that 1s new and up-to-date. No two patterns alike. So make your choice early, as the choice ones are sure to go first. We extend to you a cordial invitation to show you through our line whether you purchase or not. DINSMORE BROS, Patton, - - - Penn’a. Tyrone Ice Cream by ihe wealth, told what disposition he had He | Dish, Quart Gallon at WOLF’S PHARMACY, PATTON, PA.
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