NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, September 12, 1899, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich & Alice James Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ Items from the Altoona Mirror, Tuesday Evening, September 12, 1899 A MILLION DOLLAR DEAL Logan Valley and City Passenger Railways Sold The Altoona Gas Works Was Also Included in the Deal - Purchased by a Syndicate which Represents the Standard Oil Company - Future Plans of the New Owners The City Passenger and the Logan Valley electric railways and the Altoona Gas works were yesterday sold to the Produce Exchange trust of New York, a syndicate representing the Standard Oil Company. The transfer was made by John Lloyd to Mr. Turner A. Beall, president of the Produce Exchange trust and word was received in the city of the big transaction about 5 o'clock last evening. The amount involved is about $1,000,000. This deal had been under consideration for several months, and two experts were in the city for some time looking over the properties purchased. The price paid for the stock was $62.50 per share for City Passenger and Logan Valley stock, par value, $50; and $22.22 a share for the gas stock, par value $20. All the stockholders of the different companies have a chance to sell out at the same figures given above within thirty days. Mr. Lloyd refused to sell a controlling interest until all the stockholders were given an opportunity to sell their stock at the same figures. A reorganization of the companies will take place in a few days, and it is likely that most of the old officers will be retained in their present positions. A special effort will be made to retain Mr. Lloyd as president and general manager. In regard to the future plans of the new purchasers, it is said that they contemplate making several extensions to the Logan Valley and City Passenger lines. The Logan Valley road will be extended from Bellwood to Tyrone, and an extension will be made to Duncansville. It is also most likely that the much-talked of Broad street extension to the City Passenger railway will be made by the new company. The road will also be extended up the Dry Gap road to Newburg, and a line will be built to Fairview. Another result of the big deal will likely be a rival electric light company, which may mean cheaper light BLAIR ARGUMENT COURT Yesterday Afternoon's Session The following matters for argument were disposed of upon calling over the list: Mrs. Catharine Mohr vs. Dr. W. M. Findley, motion to take off non- suit continued. Solar Carbon Company vs. The Bellwood Electric Light company, certiorari. Continued because improperly on the list. Kate Harner vs. Mary E. Burtner, rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened and defendant allowed to defend. It having been admitted by counsel that defendant was a married woman, judgment as to her is stricken off. Rule to show cause why S. H. Templeton and Blair Templeton, administrators of the estate of James Templeton, deceased, should not be discharged. No answer having been filed, rule absolute. In the estate of Ida M. Whitmer, deceased, rule to show cause why J. D. Whitmer, administrator, should not be discharged. No answer having been filed, rule absolute. J. H. Feltwell vs. Mrs. D. D. English, rule to show cause why writ should not be stayed. Continued. Harry Mallory vs. Emma Mallory; divorce case. Rule to show cause why the plaintiff should not pay counsel fees and alimony. By agreement of counsel, the plaintiff is ordered to pay $6 per month alimony, to date from today and $25 counsel fees within ninety days. In estate of John H. Stiffler, deceased, rule to show cause why Lynn A. Brua, trustee should not be discharged. No answer having been filed, rule absolute. In the estate of Alexander Dorner, rule to show cause why L. F. Reigh, administrator, should not be discharged. Rule absolute. In the estate of Anna M. Morrow, rule to show cause why Robert Morrow, one of the executors, should not be discharged. No answer having been filed, rule absolute. Rule to show cause why H. L. Orr, committee of J. S. Orr, deceased, should not be discharged. No answer being filed, rule absolute. S. B. Replogle, administrator of J. L. Replogle vs. Rebecca Ferry. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. Continued to take depositions. In assigned estate of Fox & Curtis, rule to show cause why First National Bank should not be subrogated to the rights of Curtis, Jones & Co. Rule discharged as per paper filed. Baltzell Bros. vs. W. L. Cook. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened, etc. Continued. Rule to show cause why F. G. Patterson, guardian of Nora and Louis P. McCormack should not be discharged. No answer filed. Rule absolute. In estate of Rebecca J. Brubaker, deceased, rule to show cause why administrator should not be discharged. Rule absolute. B. E. Himes vs. C. Cyrus Deck. Continued. Report of A. W. Porter, auditor to distribute funds in the hands of the executors of the estate of James Gardner, deceased, and exceptions thereto, held over until a judge from another district can be procured to hear the matter. In the estate of Joseph R. Hewit, deceased, rule to show cause why Trustee C. A. Patterson should not be discharged. No answer having been filed, rule absolute. In the estate of Elizabeth Saller, deceased, citation on Mamie J. Cowden, administratrix, to show cause why counter security should not be given petitioner, N. J. Reilly, by agreement of counsel. Rule absolute and administratrix given thirty days to file additional security. In the case of Commonwealth vs. Samuel McCurdy, charged with desertion, counsel for defendant, W. C. Fletcher, esq., stated that this case was returned by the alderman because the costs had not been paid and that the prosecutrix was living with her husband in peace and harmony. His honor directed that the county pay the costs. Robert McGonigle, a young man who resides at Lilly, Cambria county, who pleaded guilty at October sessions, 1897, to larceny and several charges of breaking and entering friends' cars and was sentenced on one charge to the penitentiary for one year and six months and sentence suspended on the other charges, was brought before his honor by Railroad officer S. M. Snyder of Conemaugh, charged with being captured at Conemaugh on the night of August 20, on the railroad near where the seals of several car doors had been broken. The defendant stated that he was discharged from the penitentiary on March 3, 1899 and since that he had worked five or six weeks as brakeman on the West Penn railroad, but was discharged after the company ascertained he had been a convict; that later he obtained employment on the Cresson and Coalport railroad under the name of John O'Brian and was subsequently discharged because he had given the company an assumed name. He gave the names of several other parties that he alleged he had worked for. He also stated that he had his finger hurt on the railroad and was trying to get to the Pittsburg hospital to have his finger dressed when arrested at Conemaugh. He said: "I did not want to go to the Altoona hospital, because if a man gets hurt and goes there, those young doctors go to work and slice a fellow up in pieces." His honor directed the officers to make inquiry and ascertain if the defendant did work for the parties he stated he did. The matter was deferred, pending report of the inquiry. The railroad officers sought to have the defendant sentenced on the old charge. The evidence was heard in the matter of the petition of Mary Green and George Bender of habeas corpus, to obtain possession of three children - Andrew, Daisy and Bertha Bender - who had been taken from their parents and placed in the custody of the Children's Aid society. Andrew is now at the Industrial home at Martinsburg. Home Officer Burket stated that when he took possession of these children, he was satisfied that the parents were unfit to take proper care of them. His honor said: "I am satisfied that the boy, Andrew Bender, has a good home and will dismiss these proceedings as to him, but Mrs. L. P. Wilson, of the Children's Aid society, is directed to answer at next argument court as to what disposition has been made of Daisy and Bertha Bender. H. A. Fleck, of Sinking Valley, before the court, charged with deserting his wife, Annie Fleck, when she was married to the defendant in March, 1898 and that he took her to live with his mother and afterwards she was compelled to leave him because his mother could not stand the noise made by her child. His honor directed that the defendant pay the costs of these proceedings and pay his wife the sum of $10 per month to date from September 1. George A. Fleck was also the defendant in a desertion case said the trouble arose because his mother and his wife could not live harmoniously under the same roof. The defendant alleges also that his wife became jealous of him, but he is willing for her to come back if she promised to do right. His honor said: "It seems to me that neither of these parties has the right idea of married life, but I don't feel like making a decree compelling the wife to live with his mother." The defendant was ordered to pay the costs of these proceedings and to pay his wife, Carrie Fleck, the sum of $1 per month, beginning October 1, 1899, defendant to give bond in the sum of $200, conditioned for the faithful compliance with this order. Adlanda Houston and Andrew Houston of Greenwood township were charged with making threats against Abraham Burket, the father of the first named. Mr. Burket alleges that his daughter called him vile names more than a thousand times and threatened to carve him with a hatchet; that the trouble has been going on for more than a year; that Andrew Houston threatened him and he was afraid of his life. Judge Bell directed that the costs be paid jointly by the defendants and the prosecutor and that they enter their own recognizance in the sum of $200 to keep the peace towards all good citizens and especially toward each other. James Anderson was charged with deserting his wife,. She stated that she was married in the fall of 1898 and lived in Bellwood until May 5, 1899 when the defendant's sister, Mrs. Gearhart, made it so unpleasant for her that she was compelled to leave her house and go to her mother's home. Since that time the defendant has refused to support her. Defendant ordered to pay costs and pay maintenance for September, $4; October, $6; November, $15; December, $15; and thereafter $8 per month. This decree not to prejudice any divorce proceedings. In the case of Commonwealth vs. Peter Webber, charged with desertion, Mrs. Webber stated that she was married six years ago; lived together five years; have three children living; her husband sold all the furniture and did not provide for her. He did nothing but drink and she could not live with him. The defendant stated that one of the children was at Eli McIntire's and he paid for its keeping; his wife deserted him. He brought divorce proceedings which are pending. Defendant is ordered to pay the costs, no bill to be filed for prosecutrix and pay his wife the sum of $4 per month and $1 per month for maintenance of his child. THIS MORNING'S SESSION The case of W. H. Brumbaugh and J. G. Frederick, auditors of North Woodbury Township vs. D. B. Stoner, treasurer of the school district of North Woodbury township and reserved points was argued by Messrs. Lysinger and W. I Woodcock. The auditors charged the defendant treasurer with the school funds lost in the insolvent Martinsburg bank. Mr. Woodcock, attorney for the defendant, argued that the school board of Martinsburg borough exonerated its treasurer from being responsible for funds lost in the same bank and the school board of Huston township took similar action as it its treasurer. This bank had been for fifteen years the depository of funds and the defendant treasurer could not be charged with negligence in placing the money in a bank that was considered absolutely safe and therefore, he should not held liable for the funds lost. Decision deferred. The case of Catharine Eager vs. Willis Ebright was amicably settled by the parties with leave of the court as follows: Plaintiff to receive three hundred dollars and accrued interest on mortgage of one thousand dollars in favor of Willis Ebright against Conrad Brandt and Willis Ebright to receive $700 for Mrs. Ebright, the said Ebright to satisfy said mortgage. Isaac Leventhal vs. James and Julia Byrnes, transcript, by agreement of counsel, judgment is reversed. NEWS IN RAILROAD CIRCLES Local and General Items of Interest to Mirror Readers. The Pennsylvania railroad company is hauling brick to the Conemaugh yards and work will commence at once in the construction of the new turn table. Nineteen recruits for the Forty-fourth United States volunteers passed west of St. Louis express last night, on their way to Fort Leavenworth, Kas. The men were in charge of Sergeant Hincken. The water pipe which feeds the boiler at the car shops burst yesterday afternoon, and it was necessary to close down the shops last night in order to repair the damage. A force of men worked all night putting in a new section of pipe. Stationmaster Charles Wilson is off duty enjoying his annual vacation of two weeks, which he has well earned. He went to Bellefonte last night and on his return will take a western trip. During his absence, his place at the depot will be filled by Night Stationmaster Irvin. Assistant Stationmaster W. B. Graham will have change of the depot at night, Gateman Geo. Carpenter will act in the capacity of assistant stationmaster and John Hunter will be at the gate. Shop Foremen Amos C. Davis, Jas. Wyrough, Samuel Lloyd and John Sites spent Sunday at Cresson, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Powers. After serving half a life-time in the railroad shops in this city, Mr. Powers retired to the quiet of his mountain home a few years ago and his chief pleasure since then has been the entertainment of his former shopmates. Last Sunday's visitors went up on invitation of Mr. Powers, taking the train to Cresson, instead of going afoot, Mr. Lloyd's favorite method. On arriving there the party had time to explore the country roads back of the Summit and inspect the Old Portage roadway, at the same time acquiring a voracious appetite for the good things prepared by their hostess, Mrs. Powers. After dinner, Mr. Powers hitched up his team and drove his friends over to Loretto. The Altoonans were escorted through the handsome park surrounding Mr. Schwab's palatial residence, and afterwards visited Prince Gallitzin's tomb and the house where he lived and died. The house still contains the furniture used by the distinguished pioneer, including the bed upon which he died. On the return to Mr. Powers' residence, Mr. Lloyd acted as spokesman in expressing the appreciation of the party for the courtesies extended by Mr. and Mrs. Powers. The visitors returned home on the 6 o'clock train. LATE HOSPITAL NOTES Homer Storey, the ex-policeman, while working in the shops was struck with a piece of iron, inflicting an incision wound on this right arm. William Grieson, of 2506 Seventh avenue, while at work in the shops yesterday, had the fingers of his right hand caught in the machinery and badly lacerated. Charles McKrugle, of 505 Sixth avenue, while at work in the Juniata shops last night at 10:30 o'clock let a heavy piece of iron fall on his left foot, badly lacerating. The injury was dressed at the hospital. Harry A. Killinger of 1508 Thirteenth street, a brakeman on the Pittsburg division, met with a painful accident at Mineral Point at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning. While putting on brakes, he slipped and fell on his brake club, breaking the ninth and tenth ribs on his left side. He was brought to this city and admitted to the hospital. DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE Our Reporters' Notes Gathered at the Mayor's and Aldermen's Offices Warden George Downing is off duty, enjoying his vacation. David Dodsworth was arrested shortly after midnight last night on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Eli Folk was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of fighting. He left security for a hearing this afternoon. The Reed-Hensel assault and battery case before Alderman Irvine will in all probability be settled as both parties are agreeable to a settlement. Daniel Williams has made information before Alderman Raymond charging Dave Powell with assault and battery on his 11-year-old son, John Williams. W. H. Kelly has made information before Alderman McCleary, charging Attorney W. C. Fletcher with larceny as bailee. Hearing at 8 o'clock this evening. Bert Baker, aged about 21 years, was arrested by Officer Keith last evening on Nineteenth street between Eight and Ninth avenues. He is charged with being drunk, disorderly, profanity and clubbing doors. Lewis Edmiston and the eight men arrested Saturday night in the raid made on the gambling rooms in the McCullough building failed to appear for a hearing yesterday afternoon and forfeited their security. Howard Lisles [sic], colored , was given a hearing before Alderman DoByne last evening on the charge of threatening the life of his wife, Lilly Alexander Lisle. The defendant was placed under bond to keep the peace. Patrolman Kelley arrested a drunk and disorderly on Bridge street, at 10:50 o'clock last night and ten minutes later Sergeant Weller and Patrolman Weible captured a drunk at Eighth avenue and Seventh street. Chester Summers and Walter Williams, two boys living along the Dry Gap road, were given a hearing before Alderman Ramey last evening on a charge of being a general nuisance. They were reprimanded and the case dismissed. Philip Drop was arrested last evening on a warrant issued by Alderman Raymond at the instigation of Patrick Sullivan who charges the defendant with attempting to assault his daughter, Agnes. Hearing this evening. James Pallet applied at the mayor's office this morning for assistance to reach his home near Lewistown. He recently lost a foot in an accident near Pittsburg. Poor Director Pensel furnished him with transportation to Lewistown. Mrs. Jennie Coleman of Juniata, has made information before Alderman Raymond, charging her neighbor, Margaret Duffy, with poisoning seven chickens belonging to the plaintiff. The case is booked for a hearing this evening at 7 o'clock. Charles Webber, a fifteen-year-old lad of Lancaster and Frank Smith, colored, of Pittsburg were arrested for trespassing on the P.R.R. this morning by Officer Hetrick. They were taken before Alderman Ramey who gave them each ten days in jail. Mrs. Gertrude Young has made information before Alderman Raymond, charging her husband, John Young, with assault and battery and cruelly misusing and abusing her. This is Young's second arrest on the same charge, the previous case having been amicably settled. About 11 o'clock last night the police raided an alleged disorderly house at 830 Sixth avenue. They arrested Mrs. Briney, the proprietress, her sons, Harrison and Michael, the latter's wife and Smith F. Ditterlein, a boarder. The prisoners were locked up to await a hearing this afternoon. Morris Howard, a hobo, of Danville, Ill., was up before Alderman Ramsey yesterday for trespassing on the Pennsylvania railroad. The alderman sentenced him to ten days. Howard called the alberman some queer names, when the judge proceeded to add thirty days for vagrancy to the sentence. Lizzie Albright and Gertie Malone, charged with disorderly conduct and profanity, were arraigned before Mayor Giles yesterday afternoon. There was no evidence against the Albright woman and she was discharged. Gertie Malone was fined $10.80 in default of which she was sentenced to seventy-two hours in the lockup LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED Miss Eva and Ella Fraines are on a visit to Mrs. John Straley in Philadelphia. Andrew Fleischer, clerk in McCartney stationery store, has returned from the seashore. Mr. J. M. Koontz and wife have returned home from the G. A. R. encampment at Philadelphia. Mr. George B. Colestock of 512 Tenth street, left this morning for Cumberland, Md., where he has accepted a position with the Beall machine works. Mr. William E. Wiley and wife, of 1207 Eighth street, will leave tomorrow morning for Lowell, Mass., to visit the former's father, whom he has not seen for twenty-eight years. The Logan band, which is one of the swellest musical organizations in the city has been engaged to play all day on Thursday at the Blair county fair. The band will be under the leadership of H. C. Heeter and will be composed of twenty-six pieces. Charles Hutchinson, the barber, has received a picture of James Conley, who is with the United States army, now in the Philippines. In his letter James said that he was enjoying good health. He has grown a mustache since he has been in the Orient. CRAMPSEY'S BURGLARS. The identity of the burglars which were alleged to have entered Alderman Crampsey's office on Sunday, has been discovered. They were two well known business men of this city. The alderman was out of town on Sunday, and when he locked up his office Saturday evening, he locked in a small pet dog. The burglars (?) on going by the place Sunday morning, heard the pitiful howls of the dog, who not doubt was getting very hungry and thirsty, and they secured a hatchet and pryed open a rear window and rescued his dogship. On returning home, the alderman, seeing his window forced open, naturally concluded he had been burglarized. JERRY C. BURLEY DIVISION. Jerry C. Burley division, No. 287, B.L.E., will hold a special meeting in the hall, Eleventh avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, on Wednesday evening, September 13, at 7:30. A good turnout is desired, as business of importance is to be transacted. By order of Chief Engineer William Cover. ODD FELLOWS VISIT THE BURG. Hollidaysburg Lodge, No. 119, Independent Order of Odd Fellow, received an official visit from the officers of the grand lodge of the state last evening. The grand lodge delegation was escorted from Altoona to Hollidaysburg by a committee from lodge No. 119 and the Canton Altoona. A number of ladies of the Rebekahs of Altoona accompanied the party. After some exercises being held in the lodge room, a public meeting was held in Glessner's opera house. The house was well filled. The program opened with music by Jackson's orchestra, of Altoona, followed by an opening ode of lodge; invocation by Grand Chaplain T. M. Jackson, of Philadelphia. The address of welcome was delivered by Past Grand Thomas Gorley, of Hollidaysburg. An interesting address was also made by Grand Chaplain T. M. Jackson. Grand Master Esau Loomis, of West Chester, made the principal address of the evening. There were several other addresses made by other visiting Odd Fellows. The meeting closed by the singing of "Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow," and benediction by Grand Chaplain Jackson. INJURED AT ATLANTIC CITY Mr. Fred. S. Wiederkehr, proprietor of the Exchange hotel, 2316 Union avenue, has returned from Atlantic City, where he was called on account of an accident that befell his wife, who was visiting at the seashore. Several weeks ago Mrs. Wiederkehr was vaccinated, and while in her room at the hotel at which she was stoping was taken suddenly ill and went out into the hall to call for assistance, when she fainted and fell over a banister to the floor below. Besides breaking her left leg, she was otherwise painfully injured. She accompanied her husband home and is getting along now as well as could be expected. SHOT AT HER HUSBAND Mrs. James Feeney, who resides at 819 First avenue, has not lived with her husband for five years although she allowed him to call at her home in daylight. She warned him never to call at night. Saturday night, however, he disobeyed his wife's instructions and with a friend went to vist her. She met him at the door and it is alleged, fired two shots at him from a revolver, but they went wide of the mark. Feeney attempted to take the gun from his wife when she struck him over the head with the weapon, inflicting a scalp wound. The injured and irate husband then concluded he had enough and left. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS James L. Miller, of Philadelphia, was in the city yesterday. James S. Crawford, esq., of Pittsburg is a visitor at the home of his father, John A. Crawford of 804 West Washington avenue. Daniel and Horatio, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Ray, of 814 West Washington avenue, left this morning to resume their studies at school, the former at Dickinson College, Carlisle and the latter at State College. Miss Mabel, daughter of Daniel P. Ray , Jr., who has been several weeks with her grandmother, Anna M. Ray, 838 West Washington avenue, left yesterday morning for her home at Olean, New York to take up her school studies. The following officers were elected at a meeting of the United Brethren Sunday school held Sunday afternoon: Superintendent William J. Buck; assistant superintendent, Howard B. Even; secretary, Charles Fraley; treasurer, Miss Mary Smith; organist, Miss Anna Simons; librarian, Joseph Cox. The Young Woman's Home Mission circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Fox, 1434 North Pennsylvania avenue, Monday evening, September 18, at which meeting the mite boxes will be opened. All boxes will be called for on or before that date. The regular time of meeting has been changed so that the money can be sent to the Presbyterial treasurer before the annual meeting. Officers for the circle for the ensuing year will be elected and also a delegate to attend the annual meeting. COMMON PLEAS COURTS. Jurors Drawn for a Regular and a Special Session. Traverse jurors drawn for common please court, Monday, October 16, 1899: Altoona - William Snouffer, William Yingling, Herman McCaulley, John Leamer, John C. Wherley, John C. Hughes, C. F. Jacoby, Harry Painter, Levi Snyder, D. S. Wilson, Levi Keckler, P. J. Franklin, Lewis Wolf, W. R. Foster, Fred Nicholi, W. D. Laughman, A. W. Leader, George W. Moore, George Bender. Allegheny - Samuel Robison, Jerre Cochran. Bellwood - D. E. Wentzell, George W. Kyper. Catharine - James Neely. Duncansville - Samuel Leighty, A. B. Hicks. Hollidaysburg. - James McKinstry, S. R. Dibert, W. F. Thompson. Juniata Borough - Isaac McNeal, Harris Fasic, Martin L. Cox. Logan - John Fresh, Stephen Aiken, B. C. Biekel, Wood Smith, Joseph Slagle. Martinsburg - W. S. Reed, E. T. Clabaugh. North Woodbury - John M. Smouse. Snyder - Theo. Calderwood. Tyrone Borough - William Study, James Kane, Potter Bryant, Joseph Walker, C. F. Vogt. Tyrone Township - C. G. Albright. Williamsburg - Howard Allender. Traverse jurors drawn for special common please court on Monday, October 30, 1899: Altoona - Boyd Steele, Simon Pawley, Samuel Claycomb, George W. Curfman, W. L. Calvert, Joseph McDonough, M. H. Yergey, T. E. Myers, J. D. Burleigh, George Baker, James E. Walls, Enoch Ridenour, Moses Freeman, Charles Nesbit. Antis - E. D. Hostler, Joseph Wilson, Michael Bridenbaugh. Bellwood - C. E. Steele, F. G. Berry. Blair - Seth Campbell. Catharine - Wesley Potter. Duncansville - O. G. Hare, James McFadden. Freedom - M. C. Murphy. Gaysport - George Thomas. Greenfield - Benjamin Dively. Hollidaysburg - John Brawley, John G. Reed, William Hayes, John W. Bracken. Juniata Borough - J. C. Allen. Logan - Robert Howell, T. A. Coleman, L. L. Fair, Hugh McNellis. Martinsburg - Charles Clabaugh. North Woodbury - H. S. Dilling. Newry - Daniel McCann. Roaring Spring - Enoch Snyder. Tyrone Borough - C. L. Wilson, Henry Lurganmylter. Tyrone Township - James Loudon. Williamsburg - Christ Snyder, Calvin R. Fluke, Lewis Cooper. Woodbury - M. L. Beegle, Harry Fox, S. F. Hetrick. FIRE IN FAIRVIEW TONIGHT. This evening the Fairview fire company will test their new chemical engine, which arrived in this city on Friday morning of last week. The engine was constructed by the Charles T. Holloway company, of Baltimore, Md., and is a magnificent piece of machinery, both in mechanism and beauty. The boys are anxious to know what it will do as a fire extinguisher, and have decided to test it on a burning building erected for this purpose on Ninth street and Twenty-third avenue. The program includes speaking by some of Blair county's most prominent citizens immediately after the fire test. Also a grand festival, including luncheon, ice cream, cake, etc. Everybody invited to attend. REUNION OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. The reunion and annual picnic of the Patrons of Husbandry of Central Pennsylvania will be held at Grange park, Centre Hall, from September 15 to 22, inclusive. The Veteran club of Centre county will hold its annual reunion at the park on Saturday, September 16; the Young Men's Christian association harvest home religious service, Sunday, the 17th, at 10 a.m.; song service at 2 p.m. Distinguished speakers will deliver addresses in the auditorium daily during the week. Hon. W. T. Creasy, the farmer candidate for state treasurer, will speak at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. On Thursday Mortimer Whitehead, of New Jersey, will deliver an address. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING. Business Transacted at Last Evening's Session. At the regular meeting of the board of health last evening, the health officer reported fifty three nuisances abated on verbal orders; forty-six privies cleaned; forty-one properties tapped into sewers; eight dead animals buried; two houses disinfected; thirty- five squares of gutters cleaned and limed. Received and filed. The health officer requested that official notices be served on Luke Carroll, 1908 Thirteenth avenue; Lydia Seymour, 1910 Thirteenth avenue; Mrs. Carney, Seventh avenue and Sixteenth street, to clean privy vaults. Upon motion of Dr. Powley, notices were ordered served. Upon motion of Dr. Long, the health officer was instructed to distribute vaccination blanks among the principals of the different schools. A communication was read from the State Secretary, Benjamin Lee, M.D., in regard to precautions to be taken in regard to small-pox. Under the head of unfinished business, the health officer made return of official notice served on Richard Wolf endorsed abated. Received and filed. New Business - The health officer reported the following houses disinfected: H. Greenwood, scarlet fever; F. Auzenberger, small pox Contagious diseases reported since last meeting were: Typhoid fever, 11; scarlet fever, 6; diphtheria, 3. The secretary reported $19 collected since date of last meeting. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN Mr. A. M. Krick is the happy father of a new girl baby, the fifth. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely. A drunken man fell through one of the big windows of William Endress' butcher shop on Fourth street last evening. He escaped injury. Frank McDonald, a young Scotchman, who was serving a five months' sentence for attempted robbery in Johnstown, died in the Ebensburg jail yesterday of typhoid fever. Engine Driver Joseph Cruise, of engine company No. 2, spent yesterday in the mountains near Wopsononock. While tramping in the woods near Daugherty's he ran across a deer. Chicken thieves made a raid on the hennery of William Burns, hoseman of No. 5 hose company, at his home, Fifth avenue and Twenty-fourth street. They succeeded in carrying away seven fine and valuable fowls. George Rush, of 819 1/2 Twelfth street, the owner of a patent on point shade brackets, sold his invention to the Columbia Shade company of New York. Mr. Rush also owns a patent on an ice creeper, for which he has been offered $2,000. The barn on the farm of David R. Longenecker, of South Woodbury township, Bedford county, was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon, with all its contents. Mr. Longenecker's loss if nearly $2,500, with a light insurance. The fire is supposed to have been of incendiary origin. The delivery team of Grocer C. H. Yon ran away at Sixteenth avenue and Twenty-fourth street yesterday afternoon. Driver Yeager was thrown out on the ground and was somewhat bruised about the body. The wagon and harness were completely wrecked before the animals were captured. The grand lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows met in McKeesport this morning. Altoona lodge is represented by the following persons, who left last night for McKeesport: Rev. John W. Tyler, who is the accredited delegate; Hilary Himes, Warden George W. Downing, Horace Taylor and Richard Mack. Evangelist Romig, who has been holding an interesting series of meetings in the chapel of the Church of Christ, last evening delivered a lecture on "Honolulu," illustrated by stereopticon views. This evening he will speak on "American and Cuba," and will show many views. On Wednesday evening he will resume preaching. LEGAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that on the eleventh day of September, A.D. 1899, I purchased at private sale from David McClain, all of his right, title and interest in and to all of the personal property in which he had acquired title, from Josiah S. Clossin, contained in the McClain House, situate on the corner of Ninth avenue and Ninth street, in the city of Altoona, Blair county, Pa. RICHARD D. HOUP. Altoona, Pa., September 11, 1899. NOTICE is hereby given on the 26th day of August, A.D. 1899, for value received, I purchased from Josiah B. Clossin, all of his right, title and interest in and to the McClain House, situate on the corner of Ninth avenue and Ninth street, in the city of Altoona, Blair county, Pa. RICHARD D. HOUP. Altoona, Pa., September 11, 1899. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS Arrivals, Departures and Other Facts Concerning People Known Here. Miss Edith Bewley of Pittsburg is visiting her mother on Sixth avenue. Miss Elizabeth Trout has resumed her work at Juniata college, Huntingdon. Edward Hindman and Charles Yon left last night to resume their studies at Lafayette college. Elwood Mateer, accompanied by Milton Blumenthal, returned to Lafayette college this morning. Mr. George Stirer, mother and sister, have gone to Cambria county to visit for two weeks. S. L. McCarthy, Jr., left today to enter Washington and Jefferson college at Washington, Pa. Mr. Randall H. Joyce, of 2027 Twelfth avenue is recuperating among his many friends in Gallitzin. Dr. D. K. Smith is in Pittsburg at the bedside of his brother who is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. George Winkler and daughter of Chicago are visiting at the home of Mr. W. S. Banard, 306 Sixth street. William E. Kirk, of 1312 Twelfth avenue has retuned home after a month's visit among friends in Pittsburg. Miss Emma Clair Taylor, a former teacher in the Eighth ward departed yesterday for Lock Haven to enter the Normal school. Mr. W. M. Poindexter, the genial Sixteenth street barber, left his morning to visit his mother and other relatives at his old home in Culpepper, Va. Mrs. Orpha Harpham, of No. 1017 Green avenue, left on fast line this morning for Philadelphia where she will enter the University hospital for treatment. Miss Mary Russell left last Saturday for Harrisburg where her friend, Miss Lena Stehle, had been visiting for two months. Miss Mary went to accompany her friend home and both arrived here last evening. ALTOONA SOCIAL EVENTS Mr. William H. Donn held a party at the home of his parents, Fifth avenue and First street, Juniata, Saturday evening. Those present were: William Marshall, Edward O'Friel, Baird Wilson, Walter Morse, William Tensesos, Howard Brombaugh, William Donn, O. Barr, Mac Deslinia, Tennis Donn, Cecil Donn, John Robison, R. W. Dusenberry, G. F. Schroeder, C. Durby, G. Williams, Oliver Cherry, Anna Williams, Catharine Donn, Jennie Lawrence, Ellie Boyles, Lillie Renels, Elsle Ake, Jennie Donn, Susie Wertz, Blanche Hannitt, Mary Swartz, Mary Evans, Janet Smith, Helena Miller, Bertha Dodge, Gertrude Johnson, Pauline Stevens, Mrs. Desilnia.