DEMOCRAT & SENTINEL
EBENSBURG, PA
1856
28 Apr 1856
REGISTER'S OFFICE
NOTICE is hereby given, that the following accounts have been passed and filed in the Register's Office at
Ebensburg, and will be presented to the Orphan's Court of Cambria county, for confirmation and allowance,
to wit:
Account of Jacob C. Horner administrator of the Estate of Jonas Horner, Sr., deceased.
Account of John Fox Guardian of Amelia Ann Bomgardner minor child of John Bomgardner, deceased.
Account of John Illig Guardian of the minor children of John Moser deceased.
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Sheriff's Sales.
BY virtue of sundry writs of Venditional Exponas, and Levari Facias issued out of the Court of Common Pleas
of Cambria county, and to me directed, there will be exposed to sale by public outory, at the Court House
in the Borough of Ebensburg, on Monday the second day o June next at one o'clock P.M.
ALSO--All the right, title, and interest of Francis Groshberger, of, in and to a lot of ground situate in
Carrolltown, Cambria county, and having thereof erected a two story plank house, frame stable, adjoining lot
of Mrs. Stultz, fronting on the road to Litzinger's Mill. Also, ninety-four acres, more or less, of land,
situate in Carroll township, Cambria county adjoining lands of John, Jacob and Levi Luther, about
twenty-five acres of which are cleared, and having thereon erected a log house and log stable; Also fifty
acres of land situate in Carroll township Cambria county adjoining lands of E. Bender, John Campbell and
otheres, about twenty acres of which are cleared.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Francis J. Baker.
JOHN ROBERTS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office.
Ebensburg, May 7, 1856. 28-3t
14 May 1856
VOL 3, NO 29, pg 1
TREASURE'S SALE
Of Unseated Lands and Lots in Cambria County, A.D. 1856
I, Charles D. Murray, Treasurer of Cambria County, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in pursuance of the
several acts of Assembly of said Commonwealth, directing the time and manner of selling unseated lands for
taxes, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that the following described tracts of unseated lands and lots of ground, in
the said County of Cambria, or such parts thereof as may be necessary to pay arrearages of taxes due
thereof, for one year or more, will be offered for sale at the Court House in the borough of Ebensburg, on
the second Monday (being the 9th day) of June next, and continue by adjournment from day to day, until the
whole be sold, for such arrearages of taxes and costs, necessarily accruing thereof.
| A |
P |
Name of Warrantees of Owners |
Taxes |
$ cts |
| |
| |
|
Allegheny Township |
|
|
| 100 |
|
James C. Maguire |
6.40 |
|
| |
| |
|
Carroll Township |
|
|
| 100 |
|
Euly Eager |
3.00 |
|
| |
| |
|
Clearfield Township |
|
|
| 100 |
|
Simon Litzinger's heirs |
3.11 |
|
| 433 |
154 |
Hilary Baker |
14.69 |
|
| 233 |
|
William Wilt |
7.90 |
|
| 95 |
|
John Nagle Sr. |
9.49 |
|
ALSO, At the same time and place will be sold the following Seated Lands and Lots of ground, on which the
taxes remain unpaid, and which have been returned to the Commissioners, agreeably to the Act of Assembly of
April 29th 1844.
| A |
P |
Name of Warrantees of Owners |
Taxes |
$ cts |
|
|
Allegheny Township |
|
|
| 1 |
|
Joseph Houk |
.43 |
|
| 1 |
|
George Weakland |
1.50 |
|
| |
| |
|
Carroll Township |
|
|
| 100 |
|
Henry Arble |
1.10 |
|
| 50 |
|
John Biller |
1.10 |
|
| 226 |
|
Nicholas Lambourn |
3.73 |
|
| 60 |
|
Michael Thomas |
.99 |
|
| 50 |
|
Jacob White |
1.21 |
|
| |
| |
|
Chest Township |
|
|
| 48 |
|
John Helfrick |
.52 |
|
| |
| |
|
Clearfield Township |
|
|
| 150 |
|
Joseph Adams |
4.10 |
|
| 380 |
|
M'Guire & M'Dermit |
5.72 |
|
| 299 |
|
" " |
4.32 |
|
| 58 |
|
Simon Weakland |
.87 |
|
| 100 |
|
Michael Farrel |
.82 |
|
| 20 |
|
Luke M'Guire |
.22 |
|
| 100 |
|
James Sargent |
1.10 |
|
| 1 Lot |
|
Hugh M'Mullen |
2.10 |
|
| 1 Lot |
|
Daniel Kline |
.10 |
|
| 50 |
|
Joseph Watt |
1.56 |
|
| |
| |
|
Susquehanna Township |
|
|
| 270 |
|
Henry Adams |
6.95 |
|
| 100 |
|
Joseph Plitt |
1.43 |
|
| 50 |
|
John Plott Sr.'s heirs |
1.82 |
|
| 155 |
|
Joseph Plott's estate |
6.04 |
|
CHARLES D. MURRAY, Treasurer.
Treasurer's Office, Ebensburg
April 2, A.D. 1856
NOTICE.
THE undersigned, duly appointed by the Orphans' Court of Cambria county, a Commissioner to take the
testimony in the matter of the answers of George Litzinger, Executor of Leonard Litzinger, deceased, to the
citation served on him to show cause why he should not be discharged, hereby gives notice to all interested,
that he will attend to the duties of his appointment, at the office of Messrs. Johnson & Mullen, in
Ebensburg, on Tuesday, the 20th day of May next, at 1 o'clock P.M.
JAMES C. NOON, Com.
April 16, 1856.
page 2
List of Causes Set Down for Trial at June Term, 1856
First Week
| Ross |
vs |
Weakland, et al. |
| M'Avoy |
" |
Litzinger |
| Storm |
" |
Jackson |
| Maguire, et al |
" |
Wilkinson, et al |
MILTON ROBERTS, Prothonotary
Prothonotary's Office, Ebensburg
April 26, 1856
List of Causes Set Down for Trail at June Term, 1856
Second Week
| M'Kee, |
for use " |
Baker |
| Nagle |
" |
Jackson |
M. ROBERTS, Proty
{p]
21 May 1856
VOL. 3, No. 30
page 3
License Notice
PURSUANT to the provision and direction of an Act of the General Assembly entitled "An Act ot Regulate the
Sale of Intoxicating Liquors" approved, March, 1856.
Notice is Hereby Given, that the following persons have severally filed in the office of the Clerk of the
Court of Quarter Sessions, in, and for the County of Cambria, their petitions, and instead applying for
license under said Act, at the June Term of said Court.
INNS OR TAVERNS
| |
for License to keep an Inn or Tavern
|
|
| Sylvester Weakland |
" " |
Clearfield tp.
|
| Henry Scanlan |
" " |
Carrolltown
|
| Lawrence Schroth |
" " |
Carrolltown
|
| Mrs M.A. Litzinger |
" " |
Ebensburg
|
| George Litzinger |
" " |
Loretto Boro
|
| Michael J. Platt |
" " |
Susquehanna tp.
|
| James M. Riffel |
" " |
Summitville
|
EATING HOUSE
| |
for license to keep an Eating House |
|
| Philip Hartzog |
" " |
Loretto Boro
|
| Jacob Leib |
for license to sell Liquor in quantities not less than one gallon |
Carroll tp.
|
11 Jun 1856
Vol. 3, No. 33
page 2
Court Proceedings.
We are now in the second week of our Court. Below will be found a summary of the proceedings so far as
received.
Sentence postponed until next sessions.
Commonwealth vs. Poly Litzinger--Assault and Battery. A True Bill. Def't pleads Guilty, and submits,
sentence to pay a fine of $5 and costs.
18 Jun 1856
Vol. 3, No. 34
page 3
List of Retailers
Of Goods, Wares, Merchandize, within the County of Cambria, returned and classified according to law, as
follows:
| |
Class |
License |
| Loretto Borough |
| Philip Herzog |
14 |
7.00 |
| George Litzinger |
14 |
7.00 |
| Hugh M'Mullen |
14 |
7.00 |
| |
| Summitville Borough |
| Joseph A. Parrish |
14 |
7.00 |
| Mrs. Lydia Horner |
14 |
7.00 |
| Wm. M'Connell |
14 |
7.00 |
| James F. M'Dermit |
14 |
7.00 |
| John Kratzer |
14 |
7.00 |
| Augustin J. Nagle |
14 |
7.00 |
| Peter Soissong |
14 |
7.00 |
| |
| Carroll Township |
| James Fagen |
14 |
7.00 |
| Henry Byrne |
14 |
7.00 |
| |
| Chest Township |
| Joseph Gill |
14 |
7.00 |
| |
| Clearfield Township |
| John Zerbe |
14 |
7.00 |
| William Maguire |
14 |
7.00 |
| Daniel Litzinger |
14 |
7.00 |
BREWERIES, 10TH Class
DISTILLERIES, 10th Class
BILLIARD TABLE
TEN PIN ALLEY
PATENT MEDICINES, 4th Class
An appeal will be held at the Court House, in the Borough of Ebensburg, on Saturday June 12th, 1856, where
any person dissatisfied with the above appraisement and classification, may attend if they think proper.
P.J. LITTLE
Merchantile Appraiser.
2 Jul 1856
Vol. 3, No. 36
RAN AWAY
FROM the subscriber on the 20th instant, an indentured apprentice named Henry Kost, he is about 15 years
old. I hereby caution all persons not to trust him on any account.
HENRY J. CAMPBELL
Carrolltown, June 22, 1856.
9 Jul 1856
Vol. 3, No. 37
page 4
Peter McGough
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and SCRIVENGER, Clearfield township, Cambria county, Penna. Collections and other
business will be promptly attended to.
May 9, 1854.
16 Jul 1856
Vol. 3., No. 38
page 3
FOR SALE.
An Alderney Bull two years and four months old, also one fresh milch cow and calf, inquire of A. Durbin,
Esq., Munster, or Wm. Glass one mile north of Munster Cambria county.
30 Jul 1856
Vol. 3, No. 40
page 2
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
Pursuant to the notice of the Chairman of the Democratic County Committee, the Delegates representing the
different election districts of Cambria county, met in the Court House in Ebensburg on Tuesday July 29th
at 2 o'clock P.M.
Gen. JOS. M'DONALD was chosen President by acclamation.
VICE PRESIDENT
Thos. Callan, Jacob Kline, P. Dougherty, Esq., and Michael M'Guire.
SECRETARIES
H.A. Boggs, Wm. Kittell
DELEGATES
Allegheny Township--Michael M'Guire, John Stephens
Clearfield--George Rutledge and Michael Durbin
Chest--Jacob Kline, Jacob Kibbler
Munster Tp.--A. Durbin, F. O'Friel.
Susquehanna Tp.--Joseph M'Creery, F. Bearer.
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List of Causes for Sept. Term, 1856, 2nd Week
| 1. Chancellor, et al |
vs |
Kibler, et al |
| 4. M'Kee, for use |
vs |
Baker |
| 13. Huber & Ashcom |
vs |
Jones adm'rs |
| 15. Dillon |
vs |
Jackson |
| 16. Boyle, et al |
vs |
Noel, et al |
| 17. Litzinger's Ear. |
vs |
Litzinger, et al |
| 21. Nagle, et al |
vs |
Jackson |
| 27. Maguire, et al |
vs |
Wilkinson, et al |
| 29. Deisers Ex'rs |
vs |
Ager, et al |
MILTON ROBERTS, Prothonotary
Ebensburg, July 30, 1856
6 Aug 1856
Register's Notice.
The following accounts have been passed and filed and will be presented at the next court the first day of
September next for confirmation.
The account of Stephen Lloyd Executor of David Davis deceased.
The final account of George Murray Executor George Weisel deceased.
The account of Wm. M'Closkey Administrator of Peter S. M'Closkey deceased.
The account of Jacob Koontz Administrator of Peter Gautner deceased.
The account of Catharine Bradley Administratrix and Anslem Bradley Administrator of Chas. Bradley deceased.
The account of E.C. McMullin adm'r. of Joseph Wharton deceased.
The account of Sarah Dugan adm'x of Hugh Dugan deceased.
The account of Wm. Weakland acting Ex of Jno. Weakland deceased.
WILLIAM C. BARBOUR, Register, Ebensburg August 6, 1856
Cambria County, ss.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO
James Somerville, Mary Jane Somerville, (intermarried with Nathaniel Hughes, now dead,) David Somerville,
and William Somerville heirs and representatives of David Somerville, late of Susquehanna township,
deceased--Greeting:
You and every of you are hereby cited to be and appear at an Orphans' Court to be held at Ebensburg in and
for said county on the first Monday of September next, then and there to answer to a certain petition made
by Richard Ashcraft for the specific performance of a contract made between the said Richard Ashcraft and
said David Somerville deceased in his life time, for a certain piece or parcel of land situate (then) in
Susquehanna township, now Chest township containing one hundred acres stint measure &c. &c. And
herein fail not.
By the Court,
Wm C. BARBOUR, Cl'k O.C.
Attest
JOHN ROBERTS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Ebensburg
Aug. 2, 1856
Sheriffs Sales.
By virtus of sundry writs of Venditioni Exponas, and Levari Facias issued out of the Court of Common Pleas
of Cambria county, and to me directed, there will be exposed to sale by public outcry, at the Court House
in the Borough of Ebensburg, on Monday the 1st day of September next at one o'clock P.M.
ALSO--All the right, title, and interest of James Ross, of, in and to a tract of land situate on the waters
of Clearfield Creek in Clearfield township, Cambria county, warranted in the name of James Burns, adjoining lands warranted in the names of William Burns, James M'Guire and others, containing Three hundred and ninety-one acres and 113 perches, more or less, about 30 acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a double saw mill, a single saw mill four dwelling houses and three stables in the occupancy of John Earhart and Sylvester Weakland.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of M'Lanahan, Jack & Co.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
LETTERS Testamentary on the estate of Mathew Ivory, late of Allegheny township deceased, have been granted
to the subscriber, residing in Clearfield township. Those who owe said estate are requested to come
forward and settle; and those having claims against it, will present them properly proven for settlement.
WILLIAM IVO
JOHN H. DOUGLASS,
Executors,
June 18, 1856.
13 Aug 1856
MARRIED
In Ebensburg on Thursday 7th inst, by the Rev. -- Blackburn, Mr. JOHN RODGERS and Miss CHARLOTTE EVANS,
all of Ebensburg.
On Thursday evening, 7th inst, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. D. Swope, Mr. JOHN PARKE
and Miss AGNES J., daughter of Jacob Levergood, Esq., all of Johnstown.
In Logan township, Blair county, on the 5th inst, by Rev. H. Baker, Mr. JOSEPH MILLER, of White township,
Cambria county, and Mrs. RACHAEL YINGLING of Blair county.
In Altoona, on the 31st inst, by Jacob Good, Esq., Mr. JOHN BROOMSBAUGH, of Blair co. and Miss ELIZA A.
KRISE, of Cambria Co.
20 Aug 1856
MARRIED
On Tuesday the 14th inst, by the Reverend Mr. Mitchell, Mr. THOMAS FAGAN, to Miss MASILLA WHITE, all of
Ebensburg borough.
27 AUG 1856
MARRIED
On Thursday 21st, Mr. GEORGE RODGERS to Mrs. JANE MEAKIN.
10 Sep 1856
VOL. 3, NO. 46
COURT PROCEEDINGS
Com vs. Simon J. Weakland--Assault and battery. Deft. pleads not guilty. Jury called and sworn, who find
the deft. guilty. Sentenced to 10 days imprisonment, $10 fine, and costs of suit.
Com vs. Henry J. Campbell--Murder. Prisoner being arraigned, pleads not guilty, and puts himself on his
country. Dist Atty similiter et issue. Jury called and sworn, who say that the defendant is not guilty.
MEETING OF THE BAR
A meeting of the members of the Ebensburg Bar was held at the Court House on Wednesday evening, the 10th
inst. On motion, M.D. Magehan, Esq., was called to the Chair, and R.L. Johnston, Esq., appointed
Secretary.
Resolved, That the members of this Bar deeply lament the premature death of Edward Hutchinson, Jr.
17 Sep 1856
VOL. 3, NO. 47
VALUABLE FARM
AT PRIVATE SALE
The undersigned in Carroll township, offers for sale his FARM containing one hundred acres, twenty-five of
which are cleared, on wh ich there is a young Orchard. There is an "L" HOUSE, 34 by 36 feet and a BANK
BARN erected on the premises. It lies on the Plank Road, 2-1/2 miles from Carrolton and 7-1/2 miles from
Ebensburg. It is well watered. For information inquire of Michael Snyder, adjoining farm.
FREDERICK SNYDER
Sept. 17, 1856
24 Sep 1856
VOL. 3, NO. 48
MARRIED
In Johnstown, on the 10th inst, by Rev. J. Kerney, MR. C.P. MURRAY to MISS ANNA M. SAYLOU.
1 Oct 1856
VOL. 3, NO. 49
To the Editors of the Democrat & Sentinel:
GENTLEMEN; I see by the FREMONT papers and HAND BILLS that there is a meeting to be held at my House, in
favor of Fremont. I can only say that I cannot directly or indirectly be made use of as a means to advance
the claims of JOHN C. FREMONT, whose Principles are calculated to dissolve the Union and deprive a
foreigner of the blessings of our glorious Constitution. I am a Buchanan Democrat, and cannot countenance
any fraud on the community by connecting my name, in any way with a party, whose object and wish are
disunion. I want no such meeting at my house.
Yours responectfully,
LAWRENCE SCHROTH
(owned a hotel--house)
8 Oct 1856
VOL. 3, NO. 50
Susquehanna Moving!
An enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of Susquehanna was held at the house of Jerome Plott, on Saturday,
Oct. 4th. W.A. Platt was selected President, Jacob Johnston, J. Plott, Samuel Breck, Chas. Weakland, R.
Baum, Vice Presidents; Archibald Farrell, Secretary; R.H. M'Cormick, Chief Marshall; and Francis White and
F.N. Hunter, assistants.
An able address was delivered by Chas D. Murray, Esq., which was received with tremendous applause by the
large crowd. A fine delegation was present from the Cherry Tree, and also one from Carroll township. The
best spirit was manifested, and a firm determination on the part of every man to be at the polls early on
the second Tuesday of October.
(advertisement)
Dr. Henry Yeagley,
Practising Physician, Johnstown, Pa.
OFFICE next door to his Drug Store, corner of Main and Bedford streets.
Johnstown, July 21, 1852.
22 Oct 1856
VOL. 3, NO. 52
MORE NEW GOODS--George M'Cann has received and is just opening one of the largest assortment of Dry Goods
ever brought to this place. His stock has been selected with great care and to immediate wants of our
citizens. Connected with the store is a Millinery Department, under the superintendence of Miss Ellen
M'Cann, where the ladies can be accommodated with the latest styles of Bonnetts, trimmings, &c.
Advertisement next week.
5 Nov 1856
Vol. 4, NO. 2
Estate of James L. Watt, dec'd
WHEREAS, letters of Administration on the estate of James L. Watt, late of Summitville, Cambria co., dec'd,
have been granted by the Register of said county, to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to present them properly authenticated for settlement, and those indebted
are requested to make payment without delay.
Oct. 28, 1856--6t. MARY ELLEN WATT
12 Nov 1856
VOL. 4, NO. 3
Sheriff's Sales
BY virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Facias Vend. Exponas and Lev. Facias issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas of Cambria county, and to me directed, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House in the
Borough of Ebensburg on Monday the first day of December next, at one o'clock P.M.
ALSO -- All the right, title and interest of Andrew Burgoon, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate
in Clearfield township, Cambria County, adjoining lands of John Zerbe, John Neason and others, containing
fifty acres, more or less, about forty acres of which are cleared having thereon erected a cabin house and
frame barn now in the occupancy of William Rainey and James Rainey.
ALSO -- All the right, title and interest of Philip Kline, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in
Clearfield township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of James M'Dermit on the east, Paul M'Ateer on the
West, and others, containing one hundred acres more or less, about fifteen acres of which are cleared, and
having thereon erected a cabin house and cabin stable, now in the occupancy of Philip Kline.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Joseph Wilt for use of Edward Shoemaker.
ALSO -- All the right, title and interest of Samuel Douglass, of, in and to a lot of ground situate in the
borough of Johnstown, Cambria county, fronting on Franklin street, adjoining an alley on the south, a lot
of William Arrontree on the north, having thereon erected a two story frame dwelling house and frame
stable, now in the occupancy of Samuel Douglass.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Wetherill & Brother.
ALSO -- All the right, title and interest of Benjamin Jones, of, in and to a piece of parcel of land situate
in Carroll township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of George Weakland, William Gittens, Michael Kennedy
and Peter Sawyer, containing eighty acres, more or less, about sixty-five acres of which are cleared,
having thereon erected a two story frame house and a log barn, now in the occupancy of David O. Jones.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Daniel Howell.
Estate of Anthony Litzing Dec'd.
LETTERS of Administration having been granted by the Register of Cambria county on the state of Anthony
Litzinger, late of Loretto, in said county, deceased, to the undersigned. Notice is hereby given to all
pesons having claims against said decedent to present them properly authenticated for settlement, and
those indebted will please make payment without delay.
WM. KITTELL, Adm'r.
3 Dec 1856
VOL. 4, NO. 6
ADMITTED TO THE BAR.--On Wednesday 3d last, on motion of Hon. Henry D. Foster, Philip S. Noon Jr., was
admitted to the bar, and to the practice of Law in this county.
We are pleased to learn that our young friend passed a creditable examination. Although young in years,
he possesses a mind well stored with information and thoroughly disciplined. He has already earned for
himself an enviable reputation as a forcible, business-like, and at the same time graceful orator.
10 Dec 1856
VOL. 4, NO. 7
MARRIED
On Wednesday 10th inst., by Rev. Mr. Pyatt, Mr. JACOB STAHL to Miss ELIZABETH HOOVER, all of this place.
17 Dec 1856
VOL, 4, NO. 8
LOCAL COLUMN
PROCEEDINGS OF COURT
QUARTER SESSIONS
Chanceller et. al. vs. Jacob Kibler et. al. Ejectment for tract of land in Chest township, Cambria
county.
This case lasted eight days, and was brought to a close on Monday night about 11 o'clock, by the Jury
bringing in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff against Anthony Gill, one of the defendants, and in favor
of the balance of the defendants, being protected by the statute of limitations. This verdict is supposed
to fix the location of the seven lost Drinkers, as they are called.
His honor Judge Taylor, delivered an able charge to the jury.
Counsel for plaintiff, Hon. Thomas White, Hon. Henry D. Foster; for defendant, Hon. John G. Miles, and
Steel S. Blair, Esq.
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