NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, September 7, 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/ _______________________________________________ News Items from the Altoona Mirror, Thursday Evening, September 7, 1899 SPORTS AND SPORTING ITEMS William P. Maclay, the local bicycle rider, has entered the races at the Carrolltown fair, which take place today. This will be his last race for a year, as he enlisted in the United States volunteer army for service in the Philippines. DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE H. W. Brumbaugh, charged with fighting, was arrested last night at Eighth avenue and Ninth street. Edward Ryan had a hearing before Alderman Crampsey yesterday morning on the charge of desertion and non-support, preferred by his wife. In default of $300 bail, he was sent to Hollidaysburg. Martin Higgins went before Alderman Irvin last evening and made information against Harry and William Weest, charging them with assault and battery. The accused voluntarily appeared and gave bail for a hearing next Wednesday. Cove Senijitko, a Hungarian, spent last night at police headquarters. He arrived here from Philadelphia yesterday, having walked all the way. He left today for Allegheny to join his brother, who works there. Cove has been in this country two months. Charles Clark, colored, arrested for drunkenness, got twenty-four hours yesterday. A fighter was discharged. George White, who was riding blind baggage, on western express yesterday morning, and was drunk besides, was sentenced to seventy-two hours in the lockup. CROSS SUIT BROUGHT About three weeks ago Mrs. Mamie Cassel, who resides in the rear of 1201 Twelfth avenue made information before Alderman DoByne, charging William Jones with criminally assaulting her at her home about noon one day. Jones was arrested, given a hearing and held for court in the sum of $600. Being unable to secure a bondsman, he was committed to jail. His mother, Mrs. Isett, said there was another side to the case and employed two attorneys to look after the interests of her son, who is only about 21 years old. As a result, information was made before Alderman DoByne against Mrs. Cassel, charging her with the crime of adultery. When the case was called for trial at 10 o'clock this morning the alderman's office was crowded with interested spectators. There was also quite an array of witnesses, among them being a number of women. The evidence produced was intended to blacken the character of the defendant and show that she had been intimate with Jones at different times previous to his alleged attempt to outrage her. When Jones was called to testify he said that the first time he had been intimate with Mrs. Cassel was on July 4, 1899, when he accompanied her and her husband to a picnic held at One Hundred Springs. The three left Greenwood for the springs in a covered wagon. When they reached Bellwood, Mrs. Cassel said she was hungry and asked her husband to go and purchase some cakes, which he did. During the husband's absence, Mrs. Casssel, it is alleged, committed the first offense in the crime charged against her. Jones said that six or seven times afterward he had visited Mrs. Cassel and also that she never objected to his attentions until the day she had him arrested. Mrs. Isett, mother of Jones, who resides at Greenwood, just east of the city, testified that Mrs. Cassel came to her home the next day after the picnic at One Hundred Springs and that she acted in a very unladylike manner with her son. Mrs. Isett said she heard her say to Jones: "That was a good joke we played on the old man at Bellwood when we sent him after the cakes." The prosecution was represented by Attorneys Fulford and Fisher, while J. Banks Kurtz, esq., appeared for the defendant. The lawyers had several lively tilts over the question of what was and what was not competent and admissible evidence. Attorney Fisher was called down several times by the opposing council. He said he knew the law, when Mr. Banks replied, "If you do you don't show any knowledge of it." The defendant was held for court in the sum of $200. She furnished bail. AT THE RECRUITING STATION. Forty-Seven Applicants for Admission to the Army. Captain John D. Fair seems to have no trouble in getting recruits for the Forty-third regiment, United States volunteers. Up to 2 o'clock this afternoon forty-seven applications had been received at the recruiting office in the Stehle block. Twenty-one men had then been examined, of whom fourteen were accepted and seven rejected. There were ten applications for admission to the army today. One of the applicants examined and sworn in today was Charles Noltway, a full-blooded Apache Indian, aged 30 years. His father, Carl Noltway, was chief of scouts for General Crook, the great Indian fighter. The new soldier was born in Globe City, Glare county, Neb., and is a graduate of the Carlisle Indian school. He had been working for the Cambria Steel company in Johnstown for some time, and quit a good job to enter the army. The Indian came to the recruiting office well recommended. THROWN FROM A BICYCLE An Old Man Badly Hurt Near Blair Furnace This Afternoon. An old gentleman named Cyras R. Grame fell off a bicycle on a hill at Blair Furnace, shortly after the noon hour today and was badly injured. Mr. Grame, who resides in Logan township, came to Altoona this morning on his wheel and was returning home when the accident happened. He started down the hill, which is known as the Blair Furnace hill and which is very steep, when his wheel got beyond his control. The machine had gained a very rapid headway when the front wheel struck a stone, throwing the rider in a ditch by the roadside. He was rendered unconscious by the fall. A farmer driving by picked him up and hauled him to his home. A doctor was summoned and an examination revealed a fractured collar bone, a dislocation of the right shoulder and a contusion of the head. It is also feared that he is hurt internally. The doctors says that his injuries are not necessarily dangerous. MURDER OR SUICIDE? Publishers' Press Dispatch. Washington, Pa., Sept. 7. - Mrs. Ed Palmer, Pittsburg, was registered at the Duane hotel yesterday. At 8 o'clock this morning her dead body was found in her room with a bullet through the head. During the evening a number of well-known young men visited the woman's room. Two brothers named Phillips were ejected by the porter at midnight and have been arrested. The woman was known to be alive at that hour. Other arrests will be made. The tragedy is a mystery. HOSPITAL NOTES Cases treated yesterday: John Folk, 220 Third avenue, incised wound of the elbow; William Ott, 27 Willow avenue, incision of the scalp, received by being struck by a car door at Red Bridge; Cloyd Sneath, 812 Eleventh avenue, laceration of the left ear. Clark Baker, 102 Third avenue, incision of the right forearm. ALTOONA SOCIAL EVENTS Mrs. Stella Hileman of Chestnut avenue and Ninth street gave a straw ride to a dozen couples of her friends last evening. Their destination was Frankstown, where they were entertained in an enjoyable manner. A very entertaining euchre party was given by Miss Christ Lyon at her home, 2407 Eighth avenue last evening. Twelve couples were present and passed an enjoyable time. Refreshments were served at 11 o'clock. Miss Karsline gave a euchre party at her home, 2497 Union avenue last evening to about twelve couples of her friends. In addition to the card games other social features were introduced and refreshments were served. All report an enjoyable time. A very pleasant masquerade was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley, 812 First avenue, in honor of their niece, Miss Cora Reighard on Tuesday evening, September 5. Twenty-two couples were in attendance and passed a delightful time in dancing, games, etc. The masks were removed at midnight and a dainty lunch was served. Music was furnished by an orchestra after dinner and the dancing was resumed. THE SHOE FACTORY. George W. Rhine Submits the Plans For the Buildings. George W. Rhine, who was in Philadelphia attending the Grand Army encampment, returned home last night. He said this morning that while on ... eastern trip he went to Camden, N.J., and submitted the plans for the shoe factory buildings to Conlin Brothers, the shoe firm that desire to move their plant here. The manager of the firm was not at home, and no definite action was taken in regard to the matter. Mr. Rhine thinks, however, from what he learned, that the plans submitted will prove satisfactory, and that Altoona is sure of a shoe factory in the near future. The matter will be settled definitely inside of two weeks. WILMORE COAL LANDS SOLD. W. A. Lathrop has at length succeeding in purchasing the coal right of the Settlemyer heirs and the McDunn heirs in the Wilmore basin, Summerhill township, comprising all told, over four hundred acres. The price paid is said to have been $20 per acre, says the Gallitzin Times. The coal right of James Rager, south of Wilmore, has also been purchased. There now remains in the Wilmore basic in the land of the Doran heirs, Patrick Doran, Simon Skelly, Alice Grew and John Reilly, in Summerhill township, and ... E. O' Neil, in Muster [sic] township. The Conemaugh coal company is said to be composed of W. A. Lathrop, J. M. Cameron, Henry McCormick and W. E. Amsbry. NEWS IN RAILROAD CIRCLES. Thom as M. Hunter is the new clerk in the Bald Eagle Valley station at Mill Hall. He succeeds S. W. Calderwood, who has accepted a position in the Beech Creek station. The Pennsylvania Railroad Men's News for September is thoroughly up-to- date in its contents and every article is attractive and interesting. Among these articles is one on Bedford county, compiled from the Historical Collections of Sherman Day; one on Wilmore, with a sketch of George W. Kerby, station agent of that place, written by William Bender Wilson, and a brief sketch of the life and character of David McCargo, general superintendent of the Allegheny Valley, by Harrison D. Mason. HOLLIDAYSBURG Miss Effie Mateer is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Rev. Joseph Naugle of Washington, Pa., was a recent visitor in town. Miss Eleanor Baldrige has returned home from Chautauqua, Md., where she has been studying kindergarten work. Mr. John McFadden has gone to Columbus, O., where he has joined the regular cavalry. He will rank as corporal and will go to the Philippines. Corporal McFadden was a former member of Company C. Mr. Roy Fogle has returned to St. Vincent college, Latrobe. Miss Sara, daughter of W. I. Woodcock, esq., gave a lawn fete at her home on Walnut street this afternoon. Mr. J. Henry Albright of Johnstown was the recent guest of his father, Mr. John Albright. Miss Ethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas, is dying of consumption. Mr. Joseph A. Calvin who has been ill with intermittent fever is now slowly improving. Mrs. Edgar Plummer of Tyrone is a town visitor. Mr. Ulyssus Lindsay was taken suddenly ill on Tuesday afternoon, but is now improved. DUNCANSVILLE Mrs. George Bowser, of Sunbury, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Sadie, stopped off on her way back from Rockford, Ill., to visit relatives here. Rev. Isaac Krider, of the Lutheran church, had two weddings this week. The contracting parties were George C. Free and Nettie Ketner, of Frankstown, and John W. Endres and Ida E. Cartwright, of the same place. Miss Mae Gleason is off on a two weeks' tour to Philadelphia and New York where she purposed laying in a fall and winter stock of all the latest and best designs and novelties in millinery. Wilmer Kelly, one of our best young men, who a few years ago took Horace Greely's advice and went west, is paying us a visit. The climate evidently agrees with him as he is looking splendid. John Lingenfelter and son are contemplating the removal of their store building ot the corner now occupied by the old blacksmith shop. Rev. Isaac Krider departed this morning for a visit to Mechanicsville, Newville and Bainbridge. He will remain in the latter place over Sunday. J. D. Estep was the recipient a few days ago of two very handsome stand cups, which he appreciates very highly. They were presented to him by his friend, Chalmer Stone, a former associate, of Williamsburg. HENRIETTA Mr. Paul Martin of Walls was the guest of Mr. W. B. Nicodemus and family over Sunday. Miss Mary Elder of Saxton and Miss Irene Paxson of Altoona were guests of Miss Ellen Baker last week. Miss Maud Stonerook returned to her home in Roaring Spring on Wednesday after having spent several weeks with friends here. Misses Carrie and Ella Davis and the Misses Lehman of Martinsburg were Sunday callers here. Miss Lizzie McMullin returned to her home in Altoona on Wednesday after having spent several months at this place. Mr. Samuel Smith and family moved from Martinsburg to this place on Tuesday. Miss Devona and Nellie Dougherty, of Dawson, Cambria county, are visiting their cousin, Miss Flora Doughtery. The Smouse reunion will be held at this place next Saturday. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS. Thomas W.? Lyon, of Topeka, Kansas, is visiting relatives in Tyrone. George W. Johnson, of New Castle, and James W. Lewis, of Altoona, of the Pittsburg Limestone company, were examining the plant in this section yesterday. Colonel Daniel D. Wood, of 1435 North Lincoln avenue, with grandson, Gussie, and son, C. A. Wood, of Altoona, left last evening for Tiffin, O., where they will remain a few days, and on their return will visit Cincinnati. George Hult, of South Lincoln avenue, night yardmaster at this station, and wife, departed yesterday afternoon for Salt Lake City, Utah, where they will spend a season with the farmer's sister, Mrs. Jeannette Miller. At a recent meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Tyrone the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. Adelle T. Goodno; vice presidents, Mrs. Mary M. Lord and Mrs. Emma Howes; recording secretary, Miss Elsie Bell; corresponding secretary, Miss Pauline Davison; treasurer, Mrs. E. Josephine Wilson. BOARD OF HEALTH NOTES Health Officer Miller today disinfected Greenwood's house, 219 Fourth avenue, where there has been a case of scarlet fever. The small pox quarantine at the Anzenberger house will be lifted next Monday. After that there will only be two cases of small pox in the city, none developing in the meantime. SMALL POX AT GALLITZIN Mrs. Joseph Buck, of Gallitzin, is a small pox victim. For a few days after the disease broke out the house in which she lives was guarded by a watchman. Saturday night he quit without notice because he learned that council would not pay for his services. James Tavis, the man employed by the city to clean gutters, completed his work on Loudon's Hill yesterday. He removed the filth, cut the grass and limed all the disease-breeding ditches. Today he was engaged at Eighth alley and Fourth street and the balance of the week will be spent in the Sixth ward. On Monday he will turn his attention to the Ninth ward. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN Albert Garrettson, of 122 Crawford avenue, is the proud father of a new boy. Mr. J. A. Sprankle is laying a brick pavement around his property at Chestnut avenue and Ninth street. On next Sunday evening in Christ Reformed Church, Rev. J. F. Moyer will preach on "Dreyfus and the Jews." In the United States circuit court at Williamsport, Tuesday, Cyrus Miller, of Somerset county, pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit money. Attorneys W. C. Fletcher and H. A. Davis, of this city, were on Tuesday at Williamsport, admitted to practice in the United States district and circuit courts. Patents have been granted to these persons: John H. Fowler, Huntingdon, jar; Calvin H. Weston, Tyrone, clasp; David K. Wilhelm and S. A. Louder, Cresson, wrench; Walter H. Wilkinson, Altoona, door knob. E. C. Wells, the contractor in charge of the railroad improvemtns at Allegrippus and whose men struck recently because their wages were not paid, arrived in the city yesterday morning to settle with local creditors. Yesterday afternoon an ice wagon and one of Morris Connor's big wagons attempted to pass in the opera house alley just east of Twelfth street. Mr. Connors tore out part of a dilapidated structure located on the Blumenthal property. At a meeting of the representatives of the several conclaves, Improved Order, Heptasophs, at Ebensburg, yesterday, they recommended the appointment of Robert Johnson as district deputy archon, and Horace L. Dunn, of Huntingdon, as alternate. The funeral of Mr. William Loudon took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence. The services were in charge of Rev. J. F. Moyer, of Christ Reformed church, assisted by Rev. Lewis Robb, of Trinity church, and Rev. S. H. Bridenbaugh, of Reading. The attendance was very large. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Annie E. Howland desires to thank the railroad men, friends and neighbors for their aid and kindness shown her during the illness and death of her late husband, D. Russell Howland. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS Arrivals, Departures and Other Facts Concerning People Known Here. Colonel D. J. Neff spent yesterday in Ebensburg. Misses May Walter and Ella Evans are visiting friends in Johnstown and other western cities. Mrs. Malone and daughter, Eveline, of Altoona are visiting Mrs. Mary McDonald of Tunnelhill. William B. Hershey and Orlando Reffner left yesterday for a couple of days' fishing at Point View. C. C. McClay, a prominent shoe dealer of Pittsburg, is visiting his parents at 2117 Eighth avenue. Rev. Philip B. McGuire of Washington D.C., is visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary McGuire, 2503 Union avenue. Dr. Carl F. Stratford of Mansfield Ohio is spending a few days as the guest of his father, J. F. Stratford of 1204 Seventh avenue. Wilson Baird, of Highland and Mrs. Mary Leigh, of Hiawatha, Kan., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Greet, 1113 Fourteenth avenue. Mrs. Maggie Keyes and daughter, Miss Mabel Keyes, of 1113 North Second street, left to visit in Curwensville, Bellefonte, Altoona and Pittsburgh. - Harrisburg Star-Independent Mrs. Della J. Figart and Miss Mary Brown of 1516 Tenth street have arrived home after a month's sojourn with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Tipton Bennett of Mench, Bedford county. GAS COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS. At a meeting held in the office of the Hollidaysburg gas company yesterday afternoon, the following officers were elected: President, Miss J. Guess Ditting; secretary and treasurer, Miss Kate M. Stewart; directors, J. A. B. Melvin, Edwin R. Baldrige, William W. Brown, Thomas J. Baldrige, Miss Kate M. Stewart and Robert C. Irvine. It is the intention of the company to make extensive improvements at the works, and with up-to-date appliances a much better quality of gas will be furnished than has been heretofore. WILLIAM MCCORMICK ON TRIAL. UNIONTOWN, Pa., Sept. 7 - William C. McCormick is on trial here for the murder of Mrs. Monaghan. Mrs. McGogan told practically the same story she told at the coroner's inquest of the murder and her relations with McCormick. The defense sticks to the theory of an unknown man committing the murder. REJECTED LOVER'S SUICIDE. ALLIANCE, O., Sept. 7 - John A. Conn, aged 35 years, killed himself with a revolver at the door of his sweetheart's home, before her father. He had been paying attention to Miss Blanche Filson, daughter of a Fort Wayne railway conductor. Miss Filson recently rejected Coon.