NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, September 23, 1899, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich & Alice James Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ Items from the Altoona Mirror, Saturday Evening, September 23, 1899 NEWS IN RAILROAD CIRCLES. Items of Interest to Railroaders all Along the Line. The evening trains to Wopsononock will be discontinued after Sunday, September 24, except when arranged for in advance. Mr. A. J. Jackson of Johnstown is in the city for a few days calling on his old friends and acquaintances. Mr. Jackson learned the trade of machinist in the railroad shops in this city, but for the past ten years has been employed in the machine shop of the Cambria Steel company at Johnstown. Mr. Solomon Cassidy of Sixteenth street returned this morning from Harrisburg where he was in attendance at the Veteran Employees of the middle division. Mr. Cassidy is an old veteran of the civil war, the only survivor of that famous Sherman brigade in this part of the county. He is a strong, robust man notwithstanding his 70 years, and he can do a hard day's work with the boys many years his junior. The daughter of Passenger Conductor George Vance who is suffering with scarlet fever is now out of danger and getting along nicely. The quarantine will likely be lifted on Monday. MILITARY NEWS. The news of the mustering out of company F was received with regret in local military circles. The company stood the third highest in the regiment for efficiency, and why it should be marked for muster out when less disciplined commands are retained in the guard, is a query hard to solve. Captain H. A. Miller was in Harrisburg on Thursday and Lieutenants Dibert and Beswick besieged the adjutant general's office yesterday. Corporal Pearl Cummings, Twenty-eighth U.S. infantry, came to this city last evening from Punxsutawney. He had a furlough from camp for fifty-four hours, from Saturday noon until Monday. He was visiting friends and forgot his time and applied to the local recruiting station for transportation to Camp Meade. It was impossible for them to furnish transportation and his former employer, N. L. Hoover, of DuBois, who happened to meet him agreed to pay his fare to Harrisburg. Corporal Cummings joined his regiment this morning and will, no doubt, stand a good chance of losing his stripes. Cummings was formerly a member of battery B, Fourth artillery, and was honorable discharged. THREE MORE RECRUITS LEAVE. Three more recruits for the Forty-third regiment left for Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, on day express this morning. Their names are Edward A. Earl, Lemuel C. Daugherty and Fred S. Cuter. DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE. Cases Brought Before the Mayor and the Aldermen of Altoona. "Brick" Strayer was arrested by Officer Bair this morning on a charge of drunkenness. Frank Black was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk this afternoon and was arrested by Patrolman Kolley. George (Foxey) Miller was released from the police station yesterday and will have a hearing before Alderman Raymond on two charges in a couple of days. George Funk, charged with aggravated assault and battery on his wife, Catharine Funk, was held for court by Alderman O'Toole yesterday. At a hearing before Alderman Raymond this morning, James Murphy was held for court to answer a charge of desertion and non-support, preferred by his wife. Mrs. Ruth Donnelly, charged with threatening to do personal injury to the children of Charles Tabis, was discharged by Alderman DoByne yesterday for want of evidence. Wm. R. Jacobs, the reputed father of the illegitimate child of Sarah Krebs whose death was investigated by the coroner has been arrested. It is likely that the case will be settled by the defendants paying the costs. Acting Mayor DoByne yesterday afternoon imposed the following sentences: William Barnes, drunkenness, vagrancy and disorder, fifteen days in jail; Frank Ritter, drunkenness and disorder, fined $3.80; W. H. Tweester, drunkenness and disorder, forfeited $5.80 by failing to show up for a hearing. Fred Statler was arrested for drunkenness and Fred Strayer for drunkenness and disorder, at Sixth avenue and Sixth street, by Policemen Cherry and Baird, about 8 o'clock last evening. After being imprisoned in the lockup, a warrant was served on Strayer, charging him with striking an old man before his arrest. The hearing of Mrs. Aggie Houck and the inmates arrested in her alleged bawdy house was again postponed yesterday afternoon on account of the absence of the prosecutor, Miss Catharine Biggins who was in Philipsburg. Officer Carney was sent to Philipsburg last night to bring the Biggins woman to Altoona to appear against Mrs. Houck this afternoon. H. Rushal, charged with keeping a gambling house, was given a hearing before Alderman DoByne yesterday afternoon and fined $20 and costs. His attorneys, Messrs. Henderson and Beyer, gave notice that they would appeal the case to court. One of the four inmates of the place also appeared for a hearing and was fined $5 and costs. The other three men forfeited their security by not putting in an appearance. LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED. Mites of Information Brought in at the Last Moment. Mrs. A. D. Heinz left this morning for a visit to Pittsburg and western cities. A. Vauclain of the east side left today for a pleasure trip to New York and Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Potts and son returned yesterday from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. John R. Bowman of Hollidaysburg left last evening for Middletown, Conn., where he will resume his studies at the Wesleyan University. Mrs. Rufus McCarthy of Huntingdon is the guest of east side relatives. Attorney Dufton of Ebensburg is the guest of Attorney Robert Henderson. Mr. Alex Burket and wife of Bellwood are up attending the U. B. conference. They are stopping at their daughter's, Mrs. Austin Dively, of 1813 Fourth avenue. HOLLIDAYSBURG. Regular Correspondence. Mr. Harry Treese, after an extended visit to his brother, Mr. George Treese, of Gaysport, has returned to his home in Paulding, O. Mr. John Deniston is moving his family into their new home along the Logan Valley line. Misses Edna and Mabel Russ have returned to their home in Buffalo, N. Y., after a visit to their cousin, Miss Bessie Stone, of this city. Mrs. Walter Lindsay is lying ill in a Philadelphia hospital. Mr. Lindsay returned from her bedside this morning and reports that she is slowly improving but will be unable to be moved for some time. The interest of Samuel Lemon, deceased, in the Lemon farm at the Summit, Cambria county, and the brick house on Allegheny Street has been sold at orphan's court sale to T. J. Baldrige for $4,250. ROARING SPRING. Regular Correspondence. Mr. and Mrs. Bogart of Payne, O., are spending some time with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Slick. Misses Jennie Dively, Agnes Johnston and Margaret Schmauder of Altoona are spending several weeks with Miss Ida and Margaret Winkle. Mrs. C. W. Fox underwent a surgerical operation last week. Dr. Nason assisted by Dr. Brotherlin performed the operation. Mrs. Fox is getting along nicely. Mr. Joe Betzendorfer of Altoona spent Saturday afternoon with friends in this place. The Misses Winkler entertained a number of folks from Altoona last Friday evening. Messrs. Cal. Treese and Royer Hartman of Royer spent last Saturday with friends in this place. Mr. G. M. Shoenfelt spent Thursday and Friday in Hollidaysburg and Altoona. Mr. Kurtz is very seriously ill at present. Mr. Isaac Mock's barn, near this place, is almost completed. Mr. Raymond Sauer of Altoona made a pop call here on Tuesday. ROYER. Regular Correspondence. Miss Anna Royer has gone to Buffalo, N. Y. to spend the winter. Mr. Win Treese has accepted a position with the P. R. R. at Altoona. Mr. A. M. Davis, after spending the summer here, has resumed his studies at the University of Pennsylvania. R. P. Hartman shipped a fine pair of young hounds to Dr. J. A. Rohrer of Altoona on Tuesday. Mr. James Rhodes is erecting a neat little barn on his premises. Mr. J. L. Hartman and son, J. Dennison, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. G. W. Lower was among the veterans who took in the sights at the G. A. R. encampment in Philadelphia. Mr. Calvin Wagner will move to Altoona on Monday where he is employed by the Pennsylvania railroad company. During his sojourn here, Mr. Wagner has made many friends, who will be sorry to see him leave. Since our last letter Mr. Lawson Umbower, one of our young men, has bade good-bye to friends and home and has begun his journey to the far-off Philippines, where he, in company with forty-five other Blair county boys, will uphold the "honor and glory" of the stars and stripes, for which so many have fought and died. Mr. Umbower is a young man of good habits and fine physique, and is therefore well qualified for the life of a soldier. We wish him and his comrades God-speed and a safe return to their native land. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS W. H. Flenner, 239 East Tenth street, has been appointed attendance officer for the public schools. J. E. S. Medsgar, a former resident but now and for some years past, a citizen of New Florence, Pa., was in the Central City yesterday. Mrs. Mary A. Culp, widow of Samuel Culp, deceased of Culp post office, Sinking Valley, has been granted a pension of $8 per month, to date from February 4, 1899. EAST SHARPSBURG. Regular Correspondence. There must be some attraction in our town for Mr. Irving Fouse of Clover Creek as he is quite frequently seen here. Mr. Ed Hanley is very sick with typhoid fever His doctor says he is out of danger and we hope to see him out soon. George Dilling, Ealor Dilling and Mr. Kelly of Altoona called at our home recently. Ellen Stroup is visiting friends in Altoona. Mrs. Shiffler made a business trip to Hollidaysburg last Saturday. Will VanAllman and Tom Johns of Hollidaysburg were with us last Sunday. Royer Hartman and Cal Treese of Royer spent Saturday and Sunday in our town. Mr. Winkler's family entertained a number of guests at their home last Friday evening. DUNCANSVILLE. Regular Correspondence. Miss Ella Madden of Hollidaysburg is the guest of the Misses Dunn. A young heater has put in an appearance at the home of Harry Wogan. Mrs. James Funk had a sale Thursday. Merchant Martin is contemplating retiring from business in the near future. C. Leibegott must anticipate a very cold weather, judging from the number of stoves he has put in. Mrs. M. A. Fields of Duncansville has gone to Philadelphia and New York to purchase millinery goods for the winter season. She will have on her return a full line of fancy goods and novelties in millinery. Will be sold at lowest prices. Call and examine before buying elsewhere. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN. Gathered by Mirror Scribes on Their Daily Visits. Charles O'Donnell, hoseman at No. 2 engine house, is hilarious over the arrival of a daughter at his home. A western syndicate has purchased the ore mines and lands of our townsman, J. King McLanahan, located at Pinkney, Tenn., the consideration of which was $215,000. - Hollidaysburg Standard. Charles and William Stall, the Altoona contractors, better known as Stall Bros., have leased the properties of E. S. Gramling and Dr. J. H. Glass of South Fork at the viaduct and will open a quarry to secure stone for ballast on the railroad. George Burket, a brother of John Burket, of Burket's station, and a member of company D, Thirteenth Pa. cavalry, is here on a visit from his home in Iowa. He will be at Alderman Stephen's office Monday to meet any old friends and comrades who wish to see him. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS. Arrivals, Departures and Other Facts Concerning People Known Here. Harry W. McCartney, the stationer, was in Pittsburg yesterday. Mayor Giles returned home from Syracuse last evening on fast line. W. W. Yon of Washington avenue is confined to his bed with a severe cold. Mr. C. F. Kirkendall of Johnstown, was registered at the Logan House this morning. Misses Edith and Carrie England of 41 Willow avenue are visiting friends at Cleveland and Erie. J. W. Slatehower and wife left this morning on a visit to friends in York and Cumberland counties. Mrs. Joseph Farran left yesterday to visit her sister, Sister Paul, at Malencrodt convent, Wilkes-Barre. F. B. McClellan, wife and daughter, Mamie, left Wednesday night for Philadelphia, New York and Boston. C. W. Mason and wife and J R. Bingham and wife were registered at the Collonnade, Philadelphia, yesterday. Mr. James A. Mason, representing Nelson, Morris & Co., is enjoying a few days with his parents in Allegheny, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wighaman of Punxsutawney are guests at the residence of Mr. C. C. Zimmerman, 1411 Thirteenth avenue. John Galbraith, who has been at the Pittsburg sanitarium for treatment for six weeks returned home yesterday greatly improved in health. J. King McFarlane, ad writer of Gable & Co., who had been enjoying a vacation returned to the city on St. Louis express last evening. Robert Main of Pittsburgh, traveling freight agent of the Canadian Pacific railroad was the guest of his brother, W. S. Main at the Logan House last night. Messrs. John P. Lafferty and J. B. Lafferty, accompanied by the famous coon hunter, Mr. Guy Burkholder, and Mr. James Taylor, have gone to the Beaver Dams to hunt coons. ALTOONA SOCIAL EVENTS. A very pleasant surprise party was held last evening at the home of Mrs. Lue Tennis in honor of ther fifty-third birthday. The evening was passed in music, dancing and singing, A dainty feast was spread at midnight. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Tennis; Mr. and Mrs. Trotter of Sunbury; Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Logue, Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Weston, Harry Tennis, Grace Fleck, Ray Weltmer, May Tennis, George Wakefield, Mary Fleck, James Tennis, Hattie Wyant, Gerald Goodman, Edith Logue, Carrie Wetzler, Maud Weston and Carrie Lucas. A birthday surprise party was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rhine, 401 Cherry avenue in honor of their daughter, Miss Margaret. The following persons were present: Misses Linnie Dilling, Annie Rhine, Mary Hartman, Fannie Wood, Alma Donithan, Elsie Dalton, Nan Ainsworth, Olive and Edna Hammel, Brinton Burns, Margaret Rhine, Emma Burns, Bessie Rhine, and Messrs. Frank Barclay, David Grabill, Charles Shaver, Jesse Decker, John Burns, Carl Levan, William Davis, Howard Winogle, Emory Corl, Samuel Ake, George Rhine and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Campbell. Refreshments consisting of fruit ice cream and cake were served at 11 o'clock. Everyone enjoyed the evening's pleasures immensely. BRAKEMAN'S LEG CUT OFF. Walter Short, a brakeman, 23 years old, who resides on Twentieth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues, fell under his train at Wall station this morning, between 5 and 6 o'clock and had his right leg cut off. He was taken to a Pittsburg hospital and his brother, who is watchman at Margaret avenue crossing, this city, notified.