NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, September 25, 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, Monday Evening, September 25, 1899 DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE. Cases Brought Before the Mayor and the Aldermen of Altoona. Frank Black, arrested for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk was discharged with a reprimand. James Feeney will have a hearing before Alderman Raymond Tuesday on the charge of non-support of a child. John Bulger was arrested by Patrolman Kolley at Union avenue and Twenty-fifth street for drunkenness and disorder at 10:40 o'clock Saturday night. He was given twenty-four hours yesterday. Samuel Tipton this morning swore out an information before Alderman Raymond, charging Samuel Steele with disorderly conduct and threats. Longee Vanille, an Italian, charged another Italian, Nickolo Sentelle, with assault and battery and with threatening to do him serious bodily harm before Alderman Crampsey. Pasquala Capoto, an Italian, had Generoso Misdeo, a fellow countryman up before Alderman Crampsey on Saturday afternoon charged with assault and battery and threats. The case was settled. Charles Taber, charged with making threats on the children of Mrs. Ruth Donnelly was discharged by Alderman DoByne at the hearing. The Mirror was mistaken on Saturday in saying that Mrs. Connelly was the defendant in the case. Alderman Crampsey on Saturday issued a warrant for the arrest of Harry F. Hummel, formerly of this city but now of Williamsport. The warrant was issued at the instigation of Mrs. Irene Flenner, who claims Hummel defrauded her out of a $10 board bill. Mrs. Agnes Houck, charged with keeping a bawdy house, was adjudged guilty at a hearing before Alderman DoByne Saturday afternoon and fined $30 and cost, amounting to about $40. Tillie Snyder and Maggie Lear, inmates of the house, submitted, and were fined $5.80 each. At the police court hearings on Saturday, George Strayer, drunk, was discharged; Fred Statler, drunk, got twenty-four hours; a drunk was discharged, another drunk forfeited his security, a third drunk was sent up for four hours, and a drunk and disorderly forfeited his security. BLAIR ARGUMENT COURT Court convened this morning in Hollidaysburg at 9 o'clock, Judge Bell presiding. The case of Mrs. Mary Ann Clapper vs. Frankstown township, motion for a new trial. Argued by A. V. Dively, esq. and W. I. Woodcock, esq. Decision deferred. MOTIONS AND PETITIONS. In the estate of J. C. Yingling, deceased, it is ordered that M. M. Yingling, guardian, pay the sum of two dollars per week for the next twenty-five weeks to his ward, Lucretia Yingling for her support.. Commonwealth vs. Ira Funk. Rule awarded returnable at Argument court to show cause why defendant should not renew his bond to comply with the sentence of the court. A. L. Hare, sheriff, is directed to execute James A. Bowser, a duplicate deed for the property in Sharpsburg described in petition, in lieu of lost deed. The report of viewers of lands of J. K. Patterson, H. H. Parker and John G. Kline, adjoining Altoona city, recommending that said lands be annexed to the city, confirmed nisi. S. E. Morrow is appointed commissioner to inquire into the alleged lunacy of Peter Lee. In the estate of Charles Romig, the sale of real estate in Altoona to P. S. Hart is confirmed. Bond of administrator in the sum of $3,600 approved. In the estate of Andrew Dillon, deceased. Rule awarded returnable at argument court, to show cause why John O'Toole, esq., administrator, should not pay over the claim of David Masden. In the estate of Louisa M. Sauer, deceased, it is ordered the Rev. Charles L. Borecele, pay out the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the estate of the decedent, to heirs as agreed upon in petition. In the estate of James R. Patton, deceased, the sale of the mansion property on Allegheny street to John D. Blair, esq., for the sum of $1,300 confirmed nisi. Report of viewers for public road in Woodbury township, from point on road from Clover Creek to Williamsburg, to a point on a public road along Clover Creek, near its intersection with private road of S. S. Bottomfield. Confirmed absolutely and road ordered opened twenty feet wide. In the ejectment suits of Samuel A. Green, et al. vs. David Koch, et al, Thos. H. Greevey, esq., and A. S. Fisher, esq., are directed to file their warrant of attorney in above cases within fourteen days from date of service. The refunding bonds in the estate of John J. Estep, deceased, were approved. E. E. Lewis, D. F. Sunderland and T. Miller, appointed viewers to ascertain cost of sewer in Third alley, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, Altoona, and Oct. 21, at 2 o'clock fixed for first meeting of viewers on time of improvement. Report of R. W. Smith, auditor to distribute funds in hands of John Clark, assignee of H. A. S. Sisler, deceased, confirmed nisi. W. H. Markley, James Foust and H. A. McGraw, appointed viewers on sewer in Second alley, between Twentieth and Twenty-second streets, Altoona. Report of viewers on sewer in Third alley, between Lloyd and First streets, Altoona, confirmed nisi. A. M. C. Craine, H. R. Earlenbaugh and C. N. Swoyer appointed viewers on sewer in Third alley, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, Altoona. The sheriff sale on the estate of Jas. R. Patton stayed. In the assigned estate of the Martinsburg deposit bank, the sale of house and lot on Penn street, Hollidaysburg to J. L. Hartman, for $1,800 confirmed. In the estate of John Calvert, deceased, the executors are directed to execute corrected conveyance of lot to Martha H. Ross. PULPIT AND PEW LOCALS. News Items of Special Interest in Religious Circles. Every evening this week, Rev. J. B. Ricketts, of Wilmerding, will preach in the United Brethren church. Rev. Williams preached his farewell sermon at the African Methodist church last evening to a good-sized audience. The men's Bible class will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the rooms in charge of Mr. A. T. Findley. All men are invited to attend. Rev. Samuel Blair preached his farewell sermon in the Epworth Methodist church last evening. A large audience greeted him and at the close gave him an informal reception. In the near future he will go to Shelton, Neb., to preach. THE FAT TOOK FIRE. There came near being a conflagration at the Schneider residence at 1121 Thirteenth avenue, about 9:30 o'clock this morning. A large pan of fat that had been placed in the stove took fire and when the stove door was opened the flames shot up almost as high as the ceiling. One of the women of the house ran to the major's office, nearby, and asked for assistance. Patrol Driver Marquet and Water Clerk Charles Martin hurried to the house and after considerable trouble succeeded in removing the burning fat to the yard. NEWS IN RAILROAD CIRCLES. Items of Interest to Railroaders Along the Line. Charles J. Hepburn, at one time prominent in railroad circles, died at 11:20 o'clock Sunday night at 229 Pine street, Harrisburg, aged 52 years. He had been ill in bed for the past four weeks. Interment will be made at Williamsport on Wednesday afternoon. William Pancake of Philadelphia, who was here attending his brother's funeral on Thursday last, visited the upper shops on Friday lat and found but five persons here who worked in the shops when he learned his trade. He was the first apprentice to learn the machinist trade in the company's shop, in 1852. The men he found were J. W. Frantz, J. H. Carr, W. W. Smith, Frank McNoldy and W. B. Ford. While it is reported that employes' exchange passes are to be entirely eliminated on all the railroads of the United States, yet the fact remains that most of the managers have for a long time realized that these little courtesies extended to the men have made them think more of the corporations and have a great respect for their positions, thereby stimulating them to do more work and do it better. Every passenger train runs with empty seats most of the time and the few employes found on the cars do not weight the train down to any great extent. The old Baldwin passenger engine, No. 39, of the Allegheny Valley, which was built in 1871, is perhaps the oldest machine still in active use on any Pittsburg line. In its day it was considered a fine engine, and although too light now for heavy trains, it is capable of doing good work. After twenty-eight years of service the old 39 is entitled to some respect, but no doubt it will go to the scrap pile before long. Pittsburg passenger men will arrange to tender a reception to Traveling Passenger Agent Sidney VanDusen on his return from Denver. The election of Mr. VanDusen to the position of secretary and treasurer of the Traveling Passenger Agents' association was a compliment to Pittsburg and to the Frisco line. He is a son of Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent Frank VanDusen, and it will be remembered that last year, before his wedding, he was tendered a grand banquet at the Monongahela House, Pittsburg. Sidney is broad minded and broad hearted, and his good fellowship sheds an electric ray over all that it reaches. ALTOONA GIRL HURT. Mary Shardon, an Altoona miss, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Washington street yesterday afternoon and she is now an inmate of the Memorial hospital, receiving treatment for her injuries. She made a mistake in selecting the car she wanted and boarded a Cambria car. She explained her predicament to the motorman who advised her to remain on the car until it came around to the transfer station. She evidently became excited, however, and when the car was passing the Penn Traffic store, she jumped and was thrown some distance. She was picked up, badly stunned and carried into Conroy's restaurant, later being taken to the hospital. -Johnstown Tribune. CORN STOLEN FROM A CAR. Eleven bags of corn belonging to H. H. Langdon, the feed dealer, were stolen from a car on the railroad siding at Fourth street Saturday night. The theft was reported to the police this morning. CONTAGIOUS DISEASE REPORT. It was reported to the board of health today that ex-County Treasurer W. W. Yon is suffering with typhoid fever. Two cases of scarlet fever, one at the Chestnut avenue and the other at First avenue were also reported to the board. LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED. 'Squire Adelphus Ake has returned from a visit to Pittsburg. Alderman G. M. Metz is suffering with a severe attack of neuralgia. Mr. Michael Stoltz and wife of Ebensburg are guests at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Isidore [unreadable surname] of this city. Constable Carroll arrested an Italian this morning who is charged with fighting. John P. Bracken, J. W. Lumper and George S. Avery of Gallitzin were Sunday visitors in Altoona. PROMINENT IN PHILADELPHIA. Blair County Men Who Now Reside in Quaker Town. About thirty years ago a very young man set sail from the port of Williamsburg on a canal boat, his destination being the city of Philadelphia. His worldly possessions were of a very limited character, but he was full of pluck and natural Yankee shrewdness. His education was of the kind taught by that good scholarly old man, Prof. John Miller, remembered by the older citizens of Blair county, and who died several years ago in Altoona. When this young man arrived in Philadelphia the city was a revelation, and the more he saw of it, the more determined he was to become one of the busy throng. But then, as now, there were other pebbles on the beach, and it was only by persistent daily application that he finally secured a position at a most meager salary in a small stationery store. That was the business, however, that he decided to make his life's work, and how well he succeeded is known all over the country. His bright, quick, comprehensive knowledge of the business soon brought him to the notice of Cary Brothers & Grevenmyer, and he entered their employ. After a few years as one of the army of mercantile travelers he became a member of the firm, and with the firm name changed to William H. Grevenmyer & Co, today A. Ross Metz is the second member of the firm, and theirs is the largest stationery and wall paper establishment in the United States. A year or two ago the firm moved from 817 Market street to 1027 Market street, and their store is eight stories high and extends from Market clear back to Commerce. Every floor is packed with goods, and just to give one an idea of their business, I can state that this past week they shipped to one point alone - California - two carloads of stationery. It requires 125 persons to handle the business in the store, while a small army is employed at their factories and wall paper establishments. Their sales in the course of a year foot up into the millions. That is the career of one of Williamsburg's boys, and there are others. [1900 Ward 24 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County census - A. Ross Metz, 50 Hannah B. Metz, 50 E. Paul Metz, 22 J. Clifford Metz, 17 Thos E. Bennett, 76] ALTOONA SOCIAL EVENTS. Bishop Kephart of the Allegheny conference of the United Brethren in Christ who was the guest of David Johnson, 1404 Eighth avenue on Saturday last was tendered a dinner by the clergymen who have served the First church of this city. The bishop sat at the head of the table. Rev. W. W. Williamson of the First church, was the his right and on his left was the presiding elder, Rev. G. W. Sherrick of this district. At a meeting of the Bevidere club on Saturday morning, these officers were elected to serve for the ensuing half year: President, S. E. Bullock; vice president, Charles E. Ream; secretary, L. C. Burket; treasurer, R. A. Houck; master of ceremonies, Charles H. Yon; trustees, Charles H. Hoff, Ira S. Johnson, S. E. Bullock. BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED. During the week ending Saturday, September 23, these building permits were issued from the mayor's office: To J. W. Plummer, 1919 Sixth avenue; to A. Bucher, Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue; To. W. R. Gamble, Thirteenth street between Sixth and Seventh avenues. MORE RECRUITS LEAVE. John H. Weld, Edward A. Halt, and Raymond Flynn, three more recruits for the Forty-third regiment left for Fort Ethan Allen on day express this morning. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS. Thomas K. Morris of 1337 North Lincoln avenue left yesterday afternoon on a business trip to Pittsburg. Mrs. Anna M. Ray and Mrs. J. W. Howe left on Saturday for State College to visit the boys at school, Horatio Ray and Burket Howe. Mrs. J. A. Hoff, Columbia avenue and Twenty-third street and Samuel Haney of Nealmont are entertaining their aunt, Mrs. B. B. Kramer of Punxsutawney. Jonathan C. Haney of Champaign, Ill., is the guest of his brother, Samuel Haney and family of Nealmont. Mr. Haney went to the west twenty-nine years ago. R. Newton Ellenberger and family, 235 East Tenth street, departed on Saturday for State College where they will make their future home. The removal of Mr. Ellenberger from the district creates two vacancies in the membership of the Tyrone school board. CLOSING OF CONFERENCE. THREE MINISTERS ORDAINED. Appointments for the Ensuing Year Made by the Stationing Board. SUNDAY'S SESSION Sunday's session opened at 10:30 with a sermon by Bishop Kephart following which these ministers were ordained elders: Revs. C. C. Bingham, W. V. Barnhart, and L. B. Fasick. After the ordination, the stationing committee announced these appointments for the ensuing year: East District - Rev. G. W. Sherrick, presiding elder. Altoona First Church: W. W. Williamson; Second church: S. S. Hough. Bellefonte - Alexander Rhen. Bellwood - C. C. Miller Bigler - George Noden Birmingham - M. O. Lane Clarington - S. C. Robb Coalport - A. B. Wilson Conemaugh - J. M Lesher Dubois - W. H. Wilson East Salem - Wilson Crane East Freedom - O. T. Stewart Glasgow - W. F. Gilbert Huntingdon - B. C. Shaw Hustontown - H. P. Roberts Johnstown, First church - J. I. L. Resler Juniata - W. S. Tomilson Knoxdale - J.N. Hanes Lickingville - H. A. Beth Liverpool - C. C. Bingham La Jose - W. H. Mattern Mchaffey - C. Kahler Mahoning - A. M. Long New Paris - A. W. Maxwell Orbisonia - R. S. Woodward Patchenville - W. H. Artz Philipsburg - S. C. Smiley Port Matilda - N. H. Newell Punxsutawney - To be supplied Runville - B. J. Hummel Shade Gap - J. C. Erb Stormstown - E. B. Summers South Williamsport - W. D. Wertz Three Springs - W. R. Dulen Tyrone - W. W. Rymer West Decatur - G. A. Sparks Woodland - W. H. Mingle Union Circuit - to be supplied West District - Rev. L. W. Stahl, presiding elder Braddock, First church - I. P. Troxel Berlin - W. A. Jackson Cambria - P. L. Auker Claysville - R. L. Echard Connellsville - E. H. Barnhart DeHaven - E. E. DeHaven Dunley - J. R. Mower Dunlo - G. C. Cook East Pittsburg and Braddock Second church - A. L. Funk and M. G. Funk Fairmont - L. B. Fasick Greensburg - J. P. Cowling Hermine - J. W. Wilson Hooversville - E. Sharpe Indiana - R. M. Hamilton Industry - J. S. Funk Jenner's Cross Roads - E. James Johnstown, Second church - J. H. Pershing; Third church, W. H. Blackburn; Fourth church, T. W. Perks; Fifth church, to be supplied. Ligonier - A. E. Fulton McKeesport, First church - W. V. Barnhart; Second church, T. Sharp Mount Pleasant - S. W. Keister Middletown - J. F. Kelly New Florence - J. F. Hays Pitcairn - T. P. Orner Rockwood - D. R. Ellis Scottdale - L. Kelster Somerset - T. W. Burgess Springfield - G. W. Emenheiser Westmoreland - W. H. Spangler Wilkinsburg - J. L. Leitchliter Wilmerding - D. Speck Wilmore - A. Davidson Windber - E. F. Wriggle STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT. Statistics of the Department for the Month of August, 1899. The report of the Pennsylvania railroad voluntary relief department for the month of August shows these statistics for the Pennsylvania railroad division: Total Death benefits paid: $12,250.00 Total Accident benefits paid: 10,590.00 Total Sick benefits paid: 14,404.20 Making a grand total of: $37,244.20 Death benefits were paid to the beneficiaries of the persons named below: GENERAL OFFICES. Joseph Wilde, clerk, $1,000 JUNIATA SHOPS. David Cassiday, Jr., machinist, 1,250 ALTOONA MACHINE SHOPS. F. X. Heargiest, Jr., machinist, 250 Chas. F. Lafferty, helper, 250 A. Shultzabarger, watchman, 250 Chas. E. Sharp, apprentice, 250 A. Graupensperger, watchman, 250 GENERAL AGT., PHILADELPHIA. Robert Miller, cooper, 500 PHILADELPHIA DIVISION. Robert Miller, cooper, 500 Anthony Daly, rubber, 250 James L. Hoover, brakeman, 500 James McNamara, laborer, 250 MIDDLE DIVISION. L. H. Nestlerode, brakeman, 1,000 Wm. Pierce, oil house, att'd'nt, 500 Henry C. Shreffler, laborer, 250 TYRONE DIVISION. Dannell E. McLucas, brakeman, 500 ALTOONA DIVISION. Irvin Atleman, fireman, 1,000 CAMBRIA AND CLEARFIELD DIV. Wilfred P. Sanders, fireman,$500 PITTSBURG DIVISION. Edward J. Youler, brakeman, 500 Jesse Beckner, brakeman, 500 S. H. Mullin, asst. foreman, 500 William C. Naser, shop hand, 500 Frank Smith, laborer, 250 Total of death benefits paid, $12,250 LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN. Gathered by Mirror Scribes on Their Daily Visits. Mr. George Wichum is laying a new brick pavement around his residence, 501 Sixth avenue. H. H. Lampe & Co.'s store will be closed until Thursday morning, the 28th, owning to the death of his daughter. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS/ Arrivals, Departures and Other Facts Concerning People Known Here. Miss Edith Casanave will shortly enter a young ladies' seminary in Washington, D. C. Florist Whitbred is on the sick list, having been confined to the house for a week or more. Mr. John Nightwine, formerly of this city, but now of Newark, N. J., is visiting friends here. Mrs. Julius Wilt and daughter, Caroline, of 1205 Fourteenth avenue left yesterday for Philadelphia. Mrs. A. D. Heinz. the East Twelfth street jeweler, left Saturday for a visit to Pittsburg and other cities. Miss Jean Bluementhal, accompanied by Miss Jennie Marcus, returned home from Philadelphia last evening. Mr. Harper L. Reem, formerly of this city but now of Tyrone, spent Sunday with some of his Altoona friends. Miss Cora Leffler, of the Fourth ward, has gone to Altoona to spend a week with friends [Johnstown Tribune] Miss Mae Cowan and Mrs. Beam left last evening on a two weeks' visit to New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs. W. W. Weaver and sister, Miss B. Mae McGraw of Elmira N. Y. are visiting their parents at 508 Bell avenue. Mr. Harry Cox who was employed in the P. R. R. machine shop has accepted a position as fireman in the yard. Miss Mary Dunmire will leave the city this week for Philadelphia to take a course in dressmaking at the Drexel Institute. Miss Bella Keyes of the east side has returned home from Philadelphia where she placed her daughter, Minnie, in a hospital. Miss Minerva Dillon of Green avenue, left yesterday for Harrisburg to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson. Miss Lizzie Tierney left Saturday afternoon for St. Augustine, Pa., to attend the wedding of her brother Jas. Tierney on Tuesday morning of next week. Schumel Eshoo, a young Persian, who is studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania was the guest of Mr. Bob Arble of 1930 Union avenue over Sunday. Miss Emma Flaugh, bookkeeper for Thomas Wier, wholesale confectioner, left Saturday to visit friends in Pittsburg and Braddock. She was accompanied by her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Aurandt of Beaver Dam who have been attending the United Brethren conference are the guests of Mrs. Samuel Kephart of 16 Washington avenue. City Clerk Hamor with several of the special committee which attended the convention of the League of American Municipalities at Syracuse arrived home yesterday morning. Mr. Harvey Robinson and wife, of Point View, manger of F. H. Seely's interest at that point spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Meloy of 1219 Eighteenth avenue. Youcom Kopp, the well known soda water clerk at Irwin's drug store who broke his collar bone some weeks ago by falling from his wheel, left for Philadelphia today for his vacation having fully recovered from his injuries. Mr. H. B. Reiley, manager and editor of the Carbondale News of Carbondale, Pa., was a pleasant caller in our sanctum this morning. The young gentleman is the son of Rev. W. Mac. Reiley of the First Avenue Methodist church, this city, and is succeeding quite well in newspaper life.