MIss Gussie Morgan daughter of John Morgan dies of smallpox in Johnstown.
David Londregan - Conemaugh Borough
Young window woman named Arthur lives with her father a Mr. Varner - attacked in East Conemaugh.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
April 1, 1882 - Nanny Goat Rescue in Johnstown, Idiot with a Gun=Trouble, Update on St. Vitus Victim & Look Back at Old Iron Furnaces - Alleghenian
William Gerhardt recues a goat off a hillside in Johnstown.
John Schnabel shoots himself in the head accidently.
Miss Lizzie Berger dies of St. Vitus Dance.
Johnstown Iron Furnace History
Civil War - May 30, 1861 - No Much Happening on the National Front - Cambria Guards - PA Military Camps - Raising Money for the Troops - Alleghenian
From 6,000 to 10,000 troops were sent over into Virginia at an early hour his morning. Firing was heard, occasioned by the forcing of Virginia Pickets.
WASHINGTON, 9 o'clock--The New York Zouaves, 14th and 69th New York and New Jersey regiments hold Alexandria, while Arlington Heights are occupied by several other regiments. The entrance into Alexandria was attended by an event which has cast the deepest gloom over this community. Col. Ellsworth, who had hauled down the Secession flag from the Marshall House, was soon after shot and killed by a concealed foe.
When the Federal troops reached Alexandria the Virginia troops fired at them and fled. Visitors to that city say that the scenes were intensely exciting. The United States vessels were in the meantime before Alexandria. It seems to be true that a body of Federal troops has advanced to Fairfax Court House to take possession of the junction of the Orange & Alexandria and Manassas Gap Railroads, with the view of intercepting the advance of the Virginia troops towards Alexandria from Richmond and other points.
The expenditure per week of the Soldiers' Relief Committee of Johnstown is about two hundred dollars.
The "Cambria Guards" have not yet been notified to take up their line of march for the tented field.
All the flags in this borough (Johnstown) were displayed at half-mast on Monday, in token of grief at the death of Col. Ellsworth.
Lt. O'Connell, of the U.S. Army, was in town (Johnstown) on furlough during the beginning of the week. He is now stationed at St. Louis, we believe, as a recruiting officer.
It is stated that Gov. Curtin contemplates establishing a military camp somewhere between Chambersburg and Pittsburg, and that Blairsville is one of the points under consideration.
Quartermaster Jacob M. Campbell, of the gallant Third Regiment, is the right man in the right place.--A few days ago he visited Pittsburg and raised, on his own individual response for the use of his regiment, six thousand dollars, which he disbursed to his men. He also made arrangements for fourteen thousand dollars more for the same purpose, in case the Government should not make payment soon, Good for Campbell!
Monday, March 9, 2026
February & March 1882 - Undertakers Refuse to Bury a Dead Child - So Smallpox Nurse does it herself, Awful Hot Cinder Accident at Hinckston Run & A Terrible Case of St. Vitus Dance - Sent to Poor House - Cambria Freeman
Undertakers Refuse Burial - instead Miss Zoler a nurse at the Johnstown Smallpox Hospital buried the dead child herself. Father was Policeman Ellsworth of Cambria City.
Patrick Moran of Minersville burned by hot cinders along Hinckston Run.
German named Birke had Maggie Hoffman arrested and accused of stealing from him.
Elizabeth Berger from Germany - case of St. Vitus Dance sent to Poor House to recover by her brother.She'd worked in the home of John Malor of Coal Street - Conemaugh Borough.
Civil War - May 1, 1861 to May 23, 1861 - Johnstown Citizens Guard, Local Names Listed, First Local Wounded Acting LIke a Jerk - Ebensburg Alleghenian
Unless some direct attack or offensive movement is made by the opposing force, the country need not expect to hear of offensive movements on the part of the Federal troops by land within a fortnight or twenty days. The impatience of the troops here is natural, the impatience of those at home equally so; but the little fact which steps in to check great movements on the part of the Government is, that troops are not yet fully equipped, properly armed, or in any respect just as they should be.
OUR SOLDIERLY--Annexed is a list of the several companies that have gone from this county, together with their Captains, the Regiments to which they belong and the Colonels thereof, the letter of the companies, and the Camps at which they are at present stationed. Our county subscribers should preserve it:
CITIZENS GUARDS. Company F, Capt. John Linton, 3rd Reg. Col. Minier, Camp Scott, York, Pa.
JOHNSTOWN INFANTRY, Company G, Capt. T.H. Lapsley, 3rd Reg., Col. Minier, Camp Scott, York, Pa.
ZOUAVE CADETS, Co. K, Capt. John Suter, 3rd Reg. Col. Minier, Camp Scott, York, Pa.
ALLEGHENY GUARDS, Co. H, Capt. George W. Easley, 10th Reg, Col. S.A. Meredith, Camp Slifer, Chambersburg, Pa.
WASHINGTON RIFLES, Co. G, Capt. James Carroll, 10th Reg. Col. S.A.Meredith, Camp Slifer, Chambersburg, Pa.
"BE BRAVE"
From the Johnstown Tribune,
Mrs. G., whose sons, four in number, left their homes with the Johnstown volunteers, to defend their country, in parting with them, only uttered the words, "BE BRAVE!"
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THE CAMBRIA GUARDS--This company held a special meeting on Saturday last, and decided to offer their services to the General Government, through Gov. Curtin, under the three years' requisition. Lt. R.A. McCoy and Sgt. R.M. Jones left for Harrisburg on Monday, to carry out the wishes of the company. We have as yet had no return of their success.
A report was current last week to the effect that the remains of Washington had been stolen from the tomb at Mt. Vernon. It was altogether a mistake--the remains of the Father of his Country are untouched.
SKIRMISH WITH THE REBELS.
New York, May 20-- Special dispatches to the Evening Post and Commercial report that one of the government coast guard got ashore last night at the mouth of the Potomac, and was attacked by an armed propeller from Richmond with a large force of the rebels. After a brisk contest the rebels were repulsed; their loss in unknown. Four U.S. soldiers were killed and five wounded. The latter were landed at Fort Washington, today. Another steamer, with fifty soldiers, has gone in pursuit of the pirates.
AN OFFER FROM SCOTLAND--The most significant offer yet made to our Government is that just received from Scotland. Certain prominent Scotch merchants, doing business in this country are responsible for a tender of ten regiments of unequipped men, who are not earning eleven dollars per month above their living, and who are ready and willing to enter the service of the United States for the war, be it long or short, on the condition that. at the expiration of the war, Government will grant them each a bounty of land.
THE TRAITORS OF MARYLAND,KENTUCKY, VIRGINIA AND MISSOURI, if not of North Carolina and Tennessee, will have their hands full at home. Western Virginia is a unit against the rebellion; and should the eastern portion of the state venture upon active measures against the government, a new state will be created, and volunteers enough take the field to hold the rebels in check.
Kentucky is even more evenly divided. Already three full regiments have taken the field for the Union, and when Col. Anderson shall take his place at the head of "The Hunters" of his native state, an army strong enough to speedily crush out treason from its borders will make its appearance.
In Missouri, ten thousand Union volunteers are already enrolled; and in less than ten days the loyal men of that state will show themselves too formidable to be attacked.
Maryland has almost entirely recovered from her rebellious spasm. The true men of the state are bold and ready. They cannot be put down. Already our troops pass "through Baltimore" undisturbed and in a fortnight not a traitor will show his head except through a halter.
WAR MATTERS! -- In obedience to an Act of Assembly, entitled "an Act to create a loan, and to provide for arming the State," an allotment of fifteen regiments directed to be organized has been made, and one company is set down as the quota of Cambria county. This, when some six or eight companies are organized and ready to march from our midst at any moment, may seem a small number; but our gallant fellows must remember that there be other counties in the State, as yet not at all represented in the Good Cause, who are willing, aye, and anxious, to go forth to the battle. And they must be respected.
We believe it is settled beyond that the Ebensburg company, the "Cambria Guards." is to be the company to go from this county--indeed, it is reported that they have been accepted and ordered to "lay on their arms." But of this we have nothing definite. We hope, however for the sake of our brave boys, who are absolutely "spilling for a fight," that the report may prove true.
SOLDIER SHOT AT CAMP SCOTT--On last Wednesday evening, a young man named George Glass, of Johnstown, was shot twice and severely although not dangerously wounded, by a citizen of York. He and a companion had been bathing in the stream near town, and on returning they stopped at a private house to get a drink of water. After drinking, they insisted upon being permitted to play a game of cards in the house. This was refused, when the companion of Glass attempted improper liberties with a woman in the house. At this demonstration, the citizen seized a revolver and fired at Glass' companion, but without effect. The second shot was fired at Glass, and took effect in his back, below the shoulder blade. A third ball took effect in his left eye, making a slight wound. He was attended by a surgeon immediately, and it is thought he will recover.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
January 6, 1882 - Bucket of Water Proves Fatal, Elevator Accident & A Simple and Beautiful Act of Kindess for One Franklin Borough Family - Freeman
John Shire - 17 yr old - dies at parents house in Morrellville after getting dunked with a bucket of cold water.
Charles Unverzagt - 14 yr old - killed by an elevator at the Wood & Morrell Store.
Miss Therea Harshberger of Franklin Borough who never had smallpox offers to take care of and nurse the small children of John Hoy of East Conemaugh. Kindness Indeed!
April 26, 1861 to May 1, 1861 - Nothing Much Happening on the National Front Just Yet - Just Both Sides Moving Troops Around - New Johnstown Home Guard Formed - Ebensburg Alleghenian
GALLANT EXPLOIT OF ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS.
Chicago, April 26-- The Illinois troops have struck a great blow at the Secessionists of Missouri.
Acting under orders from the President of the United States, an expedition of Illinois volunteers crossed over to St. Louis last night, advanced upon the Federal Arsenal at St. Louis, and brought immense stores of artillery, ammunition and small arms, which had been stored at that post by the Government.
EX-PRESIDENT BUCHANAN DEMISETH.
Lancaster, April 25--It is reported that ex-President Buchanan has fled from Wheatland to escape the just indignation of an outraged nation, and the belief in his complicity with the traitors is gaining credence every moment. However no reliable information can be had of his whereabouts, therefore, we must abide events.
FORTS REINFORCED.
Baltimore, April 27--Forts M'Henry and Carroll were reinforced last night and the receiving ship Allegheny was towed out of the harbor and placed under the guns of Fort M'Henry.
The Senate has adopted an address to the people of Maryland, stating that the Legislature will not pass an act of secession; but if they believe the people desire it, they will give them an opportunity of declaring for themselves their future destiny.
PITTSBURG, April 29--Governor Curtin has sent a dispatch to Mayor Wilson, of Pittsburg, authorizing the opening of a camp at that place, for the reception of the recruits from the western portion of Pennsylvania.
This camp, which is called "Camp Wilkins," was opened on Monday morning.
(Washington) Before the city was perfectly safe, it was the intention of the Government to have blown up the Capital and all the public buildings, rather than have permitted them to fall into the hand of the Secessionists. This alternative is now entirely unnecessary owing to the perfect safety of the city.
It is believed that an English and a French fleet will be sent to the Southern ports at an early day, to cooperate with the United States fleet in the blockade of the Secession ports.
ADVICE TO VOLUNTEERS-- An old soldiers, writing to the New York Evening Post, gives the following timely hints to the volunteers who are now hastening to the defense of their country:
1. Remember that in a campaign more men die from sickness than by the bullet.
2. Line your blanket with one thickness of brown drilling. This adds but four ounces in weight, and doubles the warmth.
3. Buy a small India rubber blanket (only $1.50) to lay on the ground or to throw over your shoulders when on guard duty during a rain storm. Most of the Eastern troops are provided with these.--Straw to lie on is not always to be had.
4. The best military hat in use is the light-colored soft felt; the crown being sufficiently high to allow space for air over the brain. You can fasten it up as a continental in fair weather or turn it down when it is wet or very sunny.
5. Let your beard grow, so as to protect the throat and lungs.
6. Keep your entire person clean; this prevents fevers and bowel complaints in warm climates. Wash your body each day, if possible. Avoid strong coffee and oily meats. Gen Scott said that the too free use of these (together with neglect in keeping the skin clean) cost many a soldier his life in Mexico.
7. A sudden check of perspiration by chilly or night air often causes fever and death. When exposed do not forget your blanket.
ATTEMPT TO MOB A U.S. SENATOR--
We find the following in the Richmond (VA) DISPATCH:
Andrew Johnson, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, passed thro' Lynchburg on Monday, on his way from Washington to Tennessee. A large crowd assembled and groaned at him, and offered every indignity, including pulling his nose. Every effort was made to take him off the cars. The demonstrations were first suggested by Tennesseeans.. Great difficulty was experienced in restraining the populace. Johnson was protected by the conductor and others, who begged that he might be permitted to proceed home, and let his own people deal with him. He denied sending a message asserting that Tennessee should furnish her quota of men.
A Home Guard has been formed at Johnstown.
Patriotic--red, white and blue aprons, as worn by the ladies in some sections.
The citizens of Indiana county are endeavoring to organize a regiment, to take part in the approaching struggle.
The members of the Blair County Medical Society have tendered their professional services, gratis, to the families of volunteers. That's the talk.
WAR MOVEMENTS--Since our last issue, the war excitement, but not the enthusiasm, has materially lessened in our midst. The irrepressible outburst of patriotism has had its utterance, and in its stead now reighns a determination and a desire to maintain a determination and a desire to maintain the Union and Constitution at all hazards and to punish Treason as it deserves. Out citizens are deeply imbued with a spirit of patriotism--of love for country. They are for Union, the whole Union, and nothing but the Union, and they are unalterably opposed to all attempts to annual the Federal compact under which we have all lived and prospered so many years. To protect the one, and prevent the other, they will offer their lives on the shrine of their Country's Good.
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