NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, September 4, 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, Monday Evening, September 4, 1899 MOTION AND PETITION COURT D. Howard Crawford was appointed guardian of Mary Lenore Gardner, minor child of W. W. Gardner, deceased. Bond of guardian in sum of $2,500 approved. Rule granted, returnable at November argument court, to show cause why W. J. Heinsling, executor of Michael Brannon, deceased, should not be discharged. James Harris, who has been confined in jail since June sessions for assault and battery being unable to procure bail, sentence was suspended. In the matter of the report of A. W. Porter, auditor in the estate of Jas. Garner, deceased, permission is granted to file the additional exception, "That the auditor erred in not allowing the claim of Jacob L. Confer to participate in the distribution of said funds." Howard Crawford, administer of A. S. Morrow vs. John W. McFadden. Rule awarded, returnable at November argument court to show cause why judgment should not be opened and defendant allowed to defend. In the assigned estate of the Martinsburg bank, the sale of certain lot of ground in Hollidaysburg to Mary F. Paris for $350 is confirmed nisi. The report of viewers to assess damages for the taking of land by the P.R.R. Company of the estate of George W. Miller, deceased, assessing the damages at $312.50, filed. The injunction suit instituted by R. A. Henderson, attorney for certain laborers employed by E. C. Wells is dissolved, the claims having been settled by the railroad company. Report of S. A. McNeal, commissioner in divorce case of Cora Johnson vs. W. W. Johnson, filed. In the estate of Edward McNevin, deceased, bond of John McNevin, administrator, in sum of $1,000 approved. On motion of A. V. Dively, it is ordered that September 22, at 10 a.m. be fixed for viewers to meet to assess damages by reason of the closing of a public highway by the borough of Juniata in obtaining a water supply. In the estate of Samuel Colyer, deceased, citation awarded, returnable first Monday of October against Cyrus V. Thompson, guardian to file and settle his account. In the estate of Emanuel Clapper, deceased, the sale of certain lands in Allegheny township to John Plowman for $4,000 was confirmed, nisi. In the estate of William H. Harmon, deceased, of Logan township, the sale of certain real estate to Louis G. Hoover, for $625, and certain other property to Louis G. Hoover for $125 are confirmed, nisi. LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED Frank Boyer, who is employed at the One Price Clothing store, is happy today on account of the arrival of a boy baby on Saturday. A stray horse and buggy were found at Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street and turned over to Officer Baird shortly after midnight. A 3-year-old boy whose home is at 710 Fourth avenue was reported lost at police headquarters this afternoon. The child wore a blue calico dress and was bareheaded when it left home at 10 o'clock this morning. Any information concerning the missing child should be sent to Caum's ice cream store. ALTOONA SOCIAL EVENTS A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harkey, on last Saturday evening. About twenty couples were in attendance. Dancing, various games and an excellent lunch were the enjoyable things indulged in during the evening. A reception was tendered Misses Pearl and Daisy Leonard on Saturday evening by a number of their friends at their home, Seventh avenue and Ninth street, in honor of their return home, after spending a pleasant three weeks' vacation with friends and relatives in Harrisburg and Lancaster. They were accompanied home by their cousin, Mr. Thomas J. Loucks, of Maytown, Lancaster county. TWO NEW CANDIDATES B. J. Murphy Withdrew From the Ticket At the meeting of the Democratic county committee on Saturday afternoon, W. C. Myton and Frank Stehle of Altoona; J. P. Martin of Roaring Spring and Farren Zerbe of Tyrone were chosen secretaries. NEWS IN RAILROAD CIRCLES Gateman George Carpenter is off duty, suffering with a very sore thumb, caused by running a splinter into it. D. R. White, the good-looking through baggage master on the Pennsylvania railroad, who runs between Philadelphia and Pittsburg, is at work again, after a vacation spent at Kingstown, N.Y. Mr. Harry A. Folk, of Howard avenue, foreman in the lower blacksmith shop, left on Sunday to enjoy a much needed vacation. While away he will attend the blacksmiths convention which convenes in Milwaukee tomorrow to which he is a delegate. DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE Fred Low and James Harris, both colored, were arrested at Eleventh avenue and Tenth street last night by Officer Weible. Patrolmen Irwin and W. W. Cherry left this morning for Philadelphia where they will take in the sights incident to the Grand Army encampment. Brubaker, Sutteninger and Dey, who were arrested in the alley back of the opera house, forfeited their security by failing to show up for a hearing on Saturday. Daniel O'Neil and Joe McClellan, charged with drunkenness were sent up for twenty-four hours each and Robert Brown, for the same offense, got off with twelve hours. Officer Harlow this morning arrested a young man who is charged with fighting last Thursday. He left security for a hearing before the mayor at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. It is rumored that when Patrolman W. W. Cherry returns from his eastern vacation trip, he will be accompanied by a bride. The officer before taking his departure on day express would neither confirm nor deny the rumor. Patrol Driver Bud Marquette, one of the most genial men at the mayor's office, will leave this evening to visit his parents in Pottstown, whom he has not seen for five years. Before returning home, he will take in the sights of the G.A.R. encampment. W. D. Wagoner, the man arrested in Altoona on Thursday on charges of embezzlement, preferred by Johnstowners, will take his case to the September term of court, he having waived a hearing. In default of bail, he will await court in the Ebensburg jail. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS Miss Edna Williams, who has been making her home in Philadelphia for some time past, is visiting her father, J. G. Williams, in this place. D. Shelly Kloss, cashier of the First National bank, left today for Cleveland to be in attendance at the annual meeting of the American Bankers association which convenes in that city. The Young Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church during the month of September will meet at the home of Mrs. Goheen, 2234 Adams avenue. The daily and Sunday newspaper business of Farran Zerbe and C. A. Spyker has been purchased by the Tyrone News company. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jones with their two young sons and daughter, lately residing at 724 West Washington avenue, departed Saturday afternoon for their new home at Wellsville, O. John K. Ray, who has been acting superintendent at the Elk Tanning company plant at Clearfield for some weeks past, has returned to Tyrone, Mr. Daugherty, the regular superintendent, having recovered from his late illness. Mrs. H. B. Sharrar, 1339 North Logan avenue, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Myrtle, departed on Friday night for Philadelphia, where the former, who has been in ill health for some time past, will take a course of medical treatment with a specialist. Robert, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Scullin, 1046 North Lincoln avenue, Saturday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock, was playing at an open window and in some manner fell out to the ground below, a distance of sixteen feet, alighting on his hip. Dr. G. W. Burket was summoned and after an examination could discover no injuries aside from a slightly bruised hip. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN Thomas Sharkey, a member of No. 1 engine company, is ill with the typhoid fever. The small pox quarantine at the Unmenberger family residence will be lifted this week. Andrew Stattler, of Barbara, this county, has received an increase of pension from $8 to $12 per month. The Sixty-second Pennsylvania volunteers, veterans of the civil war, will hold a reunion in Altoona, September 21. Three cases of typhoid fever were reported to the board of health today - one from the Eighth ward and two from the Fifth ward. An election for captain of company A, Fifth regiment, will be held at Huntingdon this evening and will be conducted by Major John S. Bare. A water main on West Chestnut avenue at Twenty-fourth street, burst shortly after midnight last night and flooded the surrounding section. Altoona's water supply is gradually decreasing. Saturday it was seven feet, three inches, below the overflow, at the old reservoir, and six feet, three inches below at the impounding dam. The trolley pole of a Broad avenue car accidentally caught on the patrol box at Union and Broad avenues on Saturday afternoon, breaking it from the pole and causing it to fall on the trolley wire. The members of company C, Fifth regiment, N.G.P., will assemble at the armory, Hollidaysburg, this evening at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing a captain. Every member is expected to be present. At the merchants' picnic held in Dell Delight last Thursday, a horse belonging to ex-Sheriff Hughes won a prize of fifty pounds of coffee. Mr. Hughes has generously donated the coffee to the city hospital. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS D. S. Drake, of Huntingdon, spent Sunday with his son, Walter, of the Gazette. Miss Annie Roy of Lancaster is visiting her sister, Mrs. John H. Martin, of Howard avenue. Mrs. W. D. Hall, ex-Alderman Huff and wife left on day express for the G. A. R. encampment. Miss Sophia Hessenthaler of Altoona is among friends here at present. - Clearfield Public Spirit. Mrs. George B. Koch, of this city, was registered at the Hotel Lafayette, Philadelphia on Saturday. Mrs. Adam T. Miller of Eaton, O., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Amanda Thomas, of 2027 Fourth avenue. Mrs. George W. Kuebler of Altoona, is among relatives in this city and Brownstown. - Johnstown Tribune. T. J. Charles, wife and two daughters, left yesterday for Philadelphia to attend the G.A.R. encampment. Miss Lillian McCullough, daughter of Grocer D. G. McCullough, returned home from Johnstown on Saturday. Blair McCormick has returned from a ten days' trip to Atlantic City and is on duty again at his old position. Alderman W. H. Stephens and wife left on Saturday for a short visit to friends in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Miss Minnie Hesser, a charming young lady of Pittsburg, is the guest of Miss Clara Hesser of 1426 Seventh avenue. Miss Jessie Plummer of Summerhill is visiting her aunt, Mrs. William Murray, of Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street. Mr. George Donnelly and wife, of Pittsburg, who had been visiting his parents on Eleventh avenue, returned home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Weston of 1013 Green avenue left on day express yesterday for Philadelphia to take in the G. A. R. festivities. John Weller and wife of 512 Fourth avenue left yesterday for Philadelphia to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Mr. Fred Mend of New York City, who has been visiting at the home of his friend, Emil Furrer, the past month, has returned to his home. Mr. and Mrs. D. Howard Crawford are enjoying a trip to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and other points of interest on the lakes and in New York state. Miss Mae Treese, of Gallitzin, is staying at her aunt's, Mrs. Ganzolus, 707 Eighteenth street. She resumed her studies in the Altoona schools today. Mr. Willis Brame, proprietor of the Commonwealth hotel, left for New York on day express, where he will take in the great horse races on Wednesday. Frank Leiber of 1905 Second avenue, after being off work for two months on account of an injured foot, returned to work in the iron foundry this morning. Samuel A. Baird, of Clearance, Ia., paid a brief visit to his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Greer, of 1113 Fourteenth avenue yesterday while enroute to Philadelphia to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. RECRUITING OFFICE OPENED. John S. Fair, the well-known newspaper man of this city, who was recently appointed captain of the Twenty-third regiment, United States volunteers, this morning opened a recruiting office in the Stehle block. The men enlisted will be sent to the Philippines, and will help make up the Forty- third regiment. A short time after Captain Fair opened the recruiting station five applicants presented themselves for admission to the volunteer army. The examining surgeon for the Altoona station will be Dr. G. P. Glover. All men accepted will be kept here until the 11th inst., when they will be sent to Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, which the headquarters of the new regiment for which Captain Fair is helping to recruit. WORK ON THE GLASS FACTORY. The work of excavating for the glass factory will likely be completed this week. The masonry work is also being hurried along; the big retaining wall and three sides of the wall for the melting and blow house have been completed. Work was begun Saturday on the foundation for the flattening house. Contractor Orner has begun the erection of the buildings, the warehouse now being under way. He expects to hustle things just as soon as the railroad siding has been put in. Work on the siding is progressing rapidly and just as soon as the filling in has been completed the tracks will be laid. The work of putting down the system of pipes will likely be begun the latter part of the week.