NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, September 13, 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, Wednesday Evening, September 13, 1899 DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE Thomas Caterall and Ed Duffer, two hobos, were arrested in "Bum Woods" yesterday afternoon by Officer Weible. They were drunk and having a high old time. George Weir was arrested at 12:30 this afternoon on Fifteenth street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues. He was sleeping on the street in a drunken stupor. John Young was arrested by Policeman Baird yesterday afternoon. He is charged with drunkenness, disorderly conduct and profanity. He will have a hearing this evening. Ed Dunn, who had a good-sized jag aboard, was arrested by Officer Killey at 9:20 this morning at Ninth avenue and Twenty-second street. He was locked up to await a hearing. Lawrence Nipple and Edith Piper made information before Alderman Raymond, charging Sarah Blontz and Mary Isenhour with disorderly conduct. All parties concerned are from Bellwood. John Ingold was given a hearing before Alderman Irvin last evening on the charge of threats, preferred by his sister, Miss Mary Ingold. The defendant was held under bail for his appearance at court. The case of Jennie Coleman of Juniata against Margaret Duffy before Alderman Raymond on the charge of poisoning seven chickens was settled last evening by the defendant paying for the fowls and the costs. A Mr. Boswell, who had a glorious jag aboard, was found lying in a car at Ninth avenue and Eleventh street by Officer Vaughn at 11:50 this morning. He was aroused from his slumber and hustled off to the lockup. John Young was given a hearing before Alderman Raymond last evening on the charge of assault and battery on his wife, Gertrude Young. The case was settled by Young paying the costs and agreeing to pay $16 a month alimony to his wife. W. D. Wagner against whom several charges of embezzlement are pending in the Cambria county courts, and whose case was continued until the December term of court has been released on bail, an Altoona man going on his bond. In the police court yesterday afternoon Mayor Giles imposed the following sentences: Peter Johnston, drunk, twenty-four hours; Bert Baker, drunk, disorderly, profane and clubbing doors, seventy-two hours, and David Bonworth, drunk and disorderly, seventy-two hours. The Brineys and Smith Ditterlein, charged with keeping a disorderly house, were given a hearing before the mayor yesterday afternoon. Madames Elizabeth and Annie were sentenced to twenty-four hours in the lockup and Harrison and Mike Briney and Ditterlein got seventy-two hours. A young man giving his name as J. E. Taylor, of Lancaster, hired a wheel yesterday from Lampe's bicycle livery at Ninth street and Chestnut avenue. The young man and wheel are both missing today, and the matter has been placed in the hands of Chief Seedenberg for investigation. Joe Benner who has two cork legs came to Altoona from his home on the mountain yesterday afternoon and proceeded to have a good time by indulging freely in the flowing bowl. He met a number of rounders on Tenth avenue to whom he set 'em up quite frequently. As a result he ran short of cash and last night raised the wind by securing a fifty- cent loan on his watch from Emil Dewey, who is said to be a traveling salesman, stopping at the Altamonte hotel. This morning Benner asked Dewey for his watch and offered to pay him the 50 cents. The latter, however, it is alleged, made some excuse for not having the timepiece and disappeared. Benner then reported his trouble to police headquarters. The watch had not been recovered up to noon today. On Monday evening a man went into D. E. Sprankle's shoe store at Eleventh avenue and Sixteenth street, bought a pair of shoes and gave in payment a P.R.R. check which had been raised from thirty cents to $30. The clerk gave him the change, which amounted to $27.50 and the purchaser departed. The forgery was discovered some hours later by Mr. Sprankle, who noticed 30 cents in the corner. On examining the word dollars, it was noticed it was written over the word cents. The check was made out in the name of F. O. Bee of Cresson and immediately a warrant was issued for his arrest Alderman O'Toole's special officer Carney located his man at Cresson and yesterday went up and arrested him, brought him to Altoona, and locked him up. He will likely have a hearing this evening. He confessed to having altered the check and said he did it in a Tenth avenue saloon while intoxicated. ALTOONA SOCIAL EVENTS A very enjoyable musical social was held at E. J. Rooney's, 1421 Sixteenth avenue, last evening. Music was furnished by the Olive string band and the Kelly sextet. Twenty couples were present and all enjoyed a very pleasant evening. A very enjoyable party was given in honor of Charley Woomer at his home last evening, it being his tenth birthday. Games were the chief amusements. Those present were: Blanche Fisher, Mary Fisher, Hazel Patterson, Viola Patterson, Edna Younge, William Fisher, Blaine Younge, Charley Aukerman, Clyde Levan, Edgar Patterson, Edwin Fisher, Earl Younge. After a dainty luncheon all returned to their homes. Mr. C. W. Bush tendered a reception for about thirty of his friends last evening at his spacious home, 1211 Third avenue. The event was one of the pleasing social successes of the year. Lafferty's mandolin and guitar club furnished music for a fine program of dances. Card playing and other games, together with a tempting supper served at 12 o'clock were among the things most enjoyed during the evening. The crowd was made up of some of the best known people in the city. Miss Margaret Frank gave a pleasant party last evening in honor of her friend, Miss Mary Reed of Hollidaysburg. Music and games were indulged in until a late hour, when refreshments were served after which all departed for their homes, well pleased with the evening's entertainment. Those present were: Misses Margaret Frank, Margaret Baker and Bertha Dunne of Altoona; Misses Mary Reed, Garnette and Edith Gray, Sarah and Anna Metz, Lillian Van Allman and Ethel McCloskey of Hollidaysburg; Messrs. Stultz, Craine, Taylor, Piper, Wighman, Adams, Murphy, Fields of Altoona and James Tearney of Hollidaysburg. A most enjoyable surprise party was held the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hunt, 2017 Fifth avenue on Saturday evening in honor of Master Walter Hunt's eight birthday. Those present were: Misses May and Hazel Delozier, Carrie and Hazel Lauver, Myrtle and Viola Cullison, Helen Claybaugh, Charlotte Smith, Ethel Swanger, Ada Hanser, Margaret Burtnett, Beulah Miller, Olive McGregor, Eleanor and Grace Hunt, Joseph Holliday, Boyd and Raymond Hutchison, Chas. and Edward Hoover, Willie Smith, Raymond Clabaugh, Christ Hauser, Albert McGregor, Arthur Hunt, Harrison Swanger, Edgar Schultzabarger, Steward Edminson, Mrs. Ed. Dhrew, Mrs. Thomas Snyder, Mrs. Abe Lauver, Mrs. William Deffenbaugh, Mrs. John Delozier, Mr. Charles Jackson and wife, Mrs. Sarah Jackson, Mrs. John McGregor, Miss Mary Hagan, Miss Mary Hurley and Mrs. David Claybaugh. Music was rendered by Mr. John O'Brien and Mr. Levi Hunt and daughter, Miss Grace. The evening was spent in playing games. Master Walter received many handsome and useful presents. Refreshments were served at 10 o'clock after which they all departed for their homes, wishing Master Walter many more birthdays. BLAIR ARGUMENT COURT M. F. Beamer vs. Jesse D. Brooks and Mary Brooks, certiorari. Argued by H. A. McFadden, esq. for the defendants and J. H. Smith, esq. for the plaintiff. Mr. McFadden agreed that the record was imperfect and should be set aside. Decision deferred. Henry F. Stains' executors vs. John G. Kline, Grand Army of the Republic post No. 468, commander, et al. J. D. Hicks stated that the old bylaws of the post provided a death benefit of $50, but a few days before the death of Mr. Stains the by- laws were amended, making the death benefit 60 per cent. of the old benefit and payable to the friends of the deceased. The widow was offered $30, as provided by the amended by-laws, but the executor declined to allow her to accept that sum and instituted suit to collect the death benefit, $50. The organization is prepared and willing to pay the widow $30, as provided by the amended by-laws. A. V. Dively claimed that the by-laws were amended two months subsequent to the death of Mr. Stains. Decision deferred. In the estate of Peter Weaver, deceased, rule to show cause why Dr. Weaver, trustee, should not pay over money to guardian of minor children. Argued by Messrs. Geesey and Dively. Rule made absolute and trustee ordered to pay over the money. Washington Building and Loan association No. 2 vs. Bridge Sharkey, defendant (with notice to S. E. Bruns, terre tenant), rule to show cause why judgment should not be entered for want of sufficient affidavit of defense. Argued by J. F. Sullivan and W. M. Beyer, and decision deferred. Trimble, Sides & Co. vs. W. E. Mulholland, rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened and defendant allowed to defend. Argued by W. I. Woodcock and A. G. Pascoe, and decision deferred. THIS MORNING'S SESSION Report of T. J. Baldrige, commissioner in the divorce case of Mary Joslin vs. George F. Joslin, filed. In the estate of Wm. Taylor, deceased, the sale of real estate to Jas. Taylor for the price of $300, confirmed nisi. In the estate of Robert Waring, the sale of property in Tyrone borough to C. O. Templeton for $5, subject to a first mortgage to H. A. Gripp for $350, confirmed nisi. The following opinions were handed down by Judge Bell: The Tyrone Gas and Water Co., vs. W. Fisk Conrad, et al, ikn the matter of the application of four several defendants in six several suits for appeals from judgment of George A. DoByne, esq., alderman. The six appeals asked are allowed and upon payment of proper fees to prothonotary, it is directed that they be filed. Now, September 13, 1899, it is ordered that these appeals be placed on present argument list to be heard at earliest convenient time. Borough of Tyrone vs. Tyrone Gas & Water Co., petition of plaintiff for an appointment of an examiner. . . . Somers Bros. & Co., vs. F. G. Albright, rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. Argued and decision deferred. Thomas Farren vs. Stern & Bendheim, motion for new trial. Argued - decision deferred. Mrs. Keziah P. Elder vs. R. A. Hamilton and Teutonia Building and Loan Association, ejectment motion for a new trail. Argued and decision deferred. In the equity case of James Tiernan vs. Bridget C. Hads, et al, J. Foster Meck was appointed commissioner to examine such witnesses as may appear before him, touching the matters alleged in the bill, commissioner to give due notice in two newspapers of the county for four weeks preceding the time of hearing. M. M. Yingling, guardian of Lucretia Yingling is ordered to pay for the support of his wards. Report of James Craig, esq., auditor for distributing funds in the hands of the sheriff, arising from the sale of real estate of John A. Canan, confirmed nisi. Commonwealth vs. Harry D. McKee and Warren Hamilton. Motion for a new trial argued and decision deferred. Allen S. Garman vs. Jones Furniture Co. Reserved points and motion for new trial argued. Reserved points decided in favor of the plaintiff, new trial denied and judgment directed to be entered for plaintiff on the verdict upon payment of the jury fees. LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED Miss Lizzie Troutwine, of Tyrone, is visiting her numerous friends in Altoona. R. L. O'Donnell, assistant superintendent of the Pittsburg division, was in the city last evening. T. Blair Patton, superintendent of the Huntingdon reformatory, was a guest at the Logan House last night. Miss Mary McNamara of Union and Broad avenues is visiting her friends, Miss Laura Rhodes, formerly of this city, who is now employed as a clerk at Kauffman's store in Pittsburg. William S. Humes, chief clerk in the P.R.R. offices at Eleventh Avenue and Twelfth street and one of the most genial men in the employ of the railroad company left on day express for a business trip to Reading and Harrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Filer of 217 Fifteenth street and Mr. and Mrs. George Filer of Eighth avenue and Twenty-second street, left on Monday night for a ten days' trip to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The trial of the libel suit of R. C. Haderman against Congressman J. E. Thropp, growing out of the congressional campaign last year, was begun at Bedford yesterday. Judge Albert Evans, of Cambria county, is presiding in place of Judge J. H. Longnecker. Mr. Homer Westbrook's horse which has a mania for running off, tried to do so this morning but was frustrated by his owner. He was standing in front of Westbrook's store when he made a sudden dash, but Homer grabbed him by the head. The animal was finally quieted down. It was reported this morning that Mr. George Hering, a former Altoona boy, who was in California for his health had died. The report is untrue. Mr. Hering is on his way home but his health is in a very precarious condition and fears are entertained that he cannot last much longer. His father has gone to Chicago to meet him. FAIRVIEW'S BIG TIME. New Chemical Engine Demonstrated Its Efficiency Last Evening. Last evening the Fairview fire company, fifty strong, with their suggestive red shirts, and headed by the Fifth regiment drum corps, came down in the city and paraded up Eleventh avenue, across Seventeenth street bridge to the east side, down Seventh avenue, across Seventh street bridge, thence back to Fairview. The parade was led by the chief marshal on horseback. The men hauled the ladders belonging to the company on a two-wheeled truck and the new chemical engine brought up the rear and was drawn by two handsome large horses. On arriving at Fairview they proceeded to test their new engine. Almost the entire population of the town, together with many people from Altoona, turned out to witness the test. A frame structure which had been built for the purpose at Twenty-seventh avenue and Ninth street, was set on fire, and was soon a mass of flames. The engine, manned by two Baltimore experts, was put into service and in a short time demonstrated its efficient qualities by quickly extinguishing the blaze. The Fairview people were well pleased with the demonstration. The crowd then adjourned to a hall near by, where a number of addresses were made, following which a festival was held by the company and a snug sum was realized. Another test of the engine will be made this evening. IN MILITARY CIRCLES. Captain C. C. McClain, of the Forty-first regiment, United States volunteers, passed through Altoona yesterday with twenty-five recruits for his regiment. Captain McClain was formerly first lieutenant of Company F, Fifth regiment, National Guards, of Pennsylvania. J. Howard Stailey, of Everett, who enlisted in Company A, Fifth regiment, second brigade, National Guard, of Pennsylvania, at the outbreak of the war with Span, and served in that company until mustered out, has again entered Uncle Sam's service by enlisting in the Eleventh cavalry, which will soon leave the Columbus barracks for Manilla. EXCELSIOR COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS OF MALTA. Met Last Evening and Elected Officers - In Good Condition. Excelsior commandery, No. 66, Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta, of Altoona, had the following officers installed last evening by Deputy Commander Sir George M. Wike, assisted by several past commanders: Sir knight commander, Sir William Burns, jr.; generalissimo, Sir H. B. Davis; captain general, Sir W. E. McBride; prelate, Sir P. S. Estright; recorder, Sir George M. Wike; assistant recorder, Sir E. E. Lewis; treasurer, Sir D. F. Sunderland; senior warden, Sir A. B. Mellor; junior warden, Sir J. M. Ehrhart; standard bearer, Sir Daniel Bossler; sword bearer, Sir. C. A. Rutledge; warden, Sir I. J. Demore?; sentinel, Sir J. H. Black; first guard, Sir Roy C. Gardner; second guard, Sir J. H. Ebright; trustees, Sir J. W. Snyder, Sir Daniel Bossler and Sir William Wareham. The order of Malta in Pennsylvania has enjoyed a steady and continuous growth during the past term. There are 144 commanderies at work, with a membership of over 15,000. They are located in seventy- six places in thirty-two counties. POSTOFFICE CHANGES. Chester Coho, formerly clerk in Shelley's grocery store, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, has been appointed by the railroad company to deliver the mail between the railroad and postoffice and vice versa, vice Guy Z. Wise, who has been appointed a clerk in the postoffice, and will go on duty Oct. 1. Coho was receiving instructions from Wise yesterday and last evening. He will begin his duties next Saturday. As the postoffice will be kept open day and night, after Oct. 1, it will be necessary to have two carriers, but the night man has not yet been appointed. A repair car on the City Passenger line this morning, at Fourth street, scared a horse belonging to Plumber Smith, of Seventh street and Seventh avenue, and caused it to run away. He dashed wildly up Eighth avenue, but was captured before reaching Seventh street and before any damage was done. HOLLIDAYSBURG Regular Correspondence. Mr. G. M. Smith, of Philadelphia, is a town visitor. Miss Jean Baldrige has returned home from Philadelphia. Frank H. Fay, secretary of the Blair County Agricultural society has been a victim of lumbago for the past few days. Mr. Frank Akers of Brook's Mills, Pa., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Akers. Miss Alice Manning will entertain a number of her friends at her home in the east end this evening. Mr. Homer McKillip left Monday for Huntingdon where he will take a commercial course at the Juniata College. Mr. David Gildea has resigned his position as mail carrier and accepted a position in the Altoona shops. He will be succeeded by Edward Beaton. Mr. Alfred Schwartzwalder has gone to Cincinnati where he will enter a medical college. Mr. Martin Christy of East Pittsburg is a town visitor. Miss Mary Baldrige is enjoying a trip up the Hudson River. The following letters remain uncalled for at the Hollidaysburg post office: Joseph Beckle, Mrs. John M. Beach, Fred Haller, Charles Hollingsworth, John Jacobs, Bessie Kephard, Mrs. William Miller, Mrs. Charles Nash, Jennie Rhodes, Lizzie Ruloff, Thomas Shearer, C. W. Smith, Kate Wertz. Miss Belle Wilson, of Rochester, is the guest of Miss Bessie Roller. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS D. D. Stine of Grazier Bros. & Stine hardware left Monday evening for Leadville, Col. on business. Albert W. Oakwood, J. Burket Howe and Edgar Ellenberger left yesterday morning to take up their studies at State College. William T. Canan left yesterday morning to attend the twenty-ninth annual convention of the Master Car and Locomotive Painter's association of the United States and Canada, which meets in Philadelphia. Mrs. James Pritchard, 1143 North Lincoln avenue, accompanied by her daughter Miss Mary Prichard, left yesterday for Painesville, Ohio, where the latter will enter the Lake Erie College and Conservatory of Music. Mahlon R. Hemler, of Cleveland, O., who has been attending the Grand Army encampment, at Philadelphia, on his way home stopped in Tyrone and is visiting his nieces, Mrs. Frank M. Waring, 819 West Washington avenue, and Miss Annie Calderwood, of Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street. The following residents of Tyrone who for several years past have faithfully served as locomotive firemen on the Tyrone division of the Pennsylvania railroad, having passed a creditable examination, were yesterday promoted to locomotive engineers, viz.: George Miller, Perry Ammerman, Harry Bookhammer, Sanford Smith and William Laird. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN Rev. P. B. Clifford of the east end is happy over the arrival of a young son at his home. Mr. Samuel Stephens, of Braddock, who has relatives here, had his foot operated on and several pieces of dead bone extracted. Doctors from St. Francis hospital attended him. The board of health received the following reports of contagious diseases yesterday: David S. Bailey, 1302 Ninth avenue, typhoid fever; Leona Vaughn, Logan township, diphtheria; Ida Hawn, Fairview, scarlet fever. Joseph M. Bender, of Everett, who for many years conducted a planing mill at that place fell over dead out of his chair Monday morning while lacing his shoes. He was 70 years old and had retired from business a few months ago. Rev. I. N. Irvine, the Huntingdon Episcopal church rector, against whom a suit for forgery was dropped last week, has brought suit against Mrs. Alexander Elliott for damages for assailing his character and embarrassing his peace of mind. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS City Electrician J. D. Burleigh is on the sick list. Henry Bell of West Point, Va., an old Altoonan is visiting in town. William Wallace and wife of Sinking Valley are visiting friends in the city. Frank Clark who has been touring Europe for the past year has returned home. Mrs. William McLaughlin and little daughter are visiting friends in Ehrenfeld and Johnstown. Mr. William Shafer, daughter, Edith, and son, Wilbur, returned Saturday from a visit to Philadelphia. Miss Hattie Coleman of Pittsburg is spending a few days with Miss Elizabeth Glass, 412 First avenue. H. G. Shellenberger, of the Schoen Pressed Steel Car company of Allegheny is visiting his home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Boring and daughter, Esther, have gone to Philadelphia, Baltimore and other eastern cities. James M. Haws, of this place went over to Hollidaysburg this afternoon to attend the horse races there. - Johnstown Tribune. Richard Maudsley of Yorkshire, England is visiting his relative, ex- City Treasurer, James E. Winn, of 1213 Thirteenth avenue. James J. Hyland, the well-known Altoona printer, left last night for New York where he expects to enter the employ of the World Mrs. Lottie Rutherford of 1116 Sixteenth street is visiting friends in Dover, Del., and Philadelphia. She will be absent about two weeks. Elder C. Price, of Harrisburg, one of the oldest elders in the Church of God, is spending two weeks at the home of Dr. Keefer at Llyswen. Mrs. L. A. Wessiner and two sons of 112 Sixth street have returned home after spending three weeks with relatives in Pittsburg and Braddock. William Kelly of 114 Walnut avenue, accompanied by his wife and two daughters, left this morning on fast line for Philadelphia and other eastern points. Miss Marie Maloy of Broad avenue, Altoona who has been spending her vacation of two weeks in this city with relatives and friends returned home yesterday. - Johnstown Tribune. Misses Annie and Nellie, daughters of J. G. Fullmer of 215 East Sixth avenue left yesterday for State normal school, Lock Haven, where Minnie will enter the senior class. Mrs. H. Slep of 1015 Green avenue left today to visit her son, James G. Humes in Philadelphia. She will also be at the opening exercises of the National Export exhibition to be held in the auditorium tomorrow. Mr. Frank Boyden, a native of this city, now an expert draughtsman in the employ of the Westinghouse Air brake company, was a visitor of Mr. Harry Slep's family at 1015 Green avenue. Frank looks the picture of health. He leaves tomorrow for his home in Baltimore. George R. Hartman, who has been employed in Olewine's grocery at Eighth avenue and Seventeenth street, is visiting friends at Ore Hill and the latter part of the week will go to South Fork where he will enter the employ of the South Fork supply company.