NEWS: Items from the Morning Tribune, February 7, 1878, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Jessica Orr Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ Items from the Morning Tribune, Altoona, Thursday, February 7, 1878 CITY AND COUNTRY Hollidaysburg Department. Little Facts and Fancies - Big Things Grave and Gay. There is a great deal of fun at those little sleighing excursions, but they do have a baleful influence on the average young man's finances. Ye candidate is a pleasant as a basket of chips. Here is an old problem which is going the rounds, and which a particular friend of the Tribune would like to have solved by one of our "Normal School" graduates: If three cats kill three rats in three minutes, how many cats will kill one hundred rates in one hundred minutes? Mrs. Maria Moore, mother-in-law of Prothonotary Stewart, and a former resident of your city, has been seriously ill for some days past. At this writing we are glad to state that she is much improved and is in a fair way for recovery. Hon. Samuel Calvin gave an enjoyable entertainment to a few of his friends on Tuesday evening. Jacob Gates, an old citizen of Duncansville, and a soldier of the war of 1812, died at his home in the above place on Tuesday evening last at an advanced age. The length of the court report will explain the brevity of this department this morning. Our genial friend Samuel Lemon left home for Philadelphia last night. He leaves for Brazil in the City of Richmond, in a few days. His host of friends hereaways wish him a prosperous and speedy voyage. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 3 Court Proceedings. Note. - In hurriedly making up his report of proceedings as published yesterday morning, the reporter seems to have enclosed a rough draft of the verdict in the Kinsell case, taken at the time it was rendered. This the printer incorporated in the Brotherline-Swires case, as a part of the proceedings. The reader need not be told that it ought not to have appeared there. - Rep. Court convened at nine o'clock A.M. The jury in the case of Brotherline vs. Swires, before reported, returned with a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $4. In the case of M. Alexander vs. S. M. Woodcock et al., reported yesterday, the jury, under instructions from the Court, found for defendant. The next case called was Andrew Benner vs. Home L. and B. Association, garnishees. The jury returned a conditional verdict for defendant, subject to decision of the Court on points raised. Mrs. S. P. Keller vs. Daniel K. Ramey. This is an action of assumpsit to recover the value of a threshing machine burned in defendant's barn. On trial. Orphans Court. Register Lingenfelter yesterday presented the following accounts for confirmation and allowance, all of which were confirmed nisi: Partial account of David Long and R. C. Galbraith, executors of Matthew Long, late of Tyrone township, deceased. First and final account of W. Lee Woodcock, administrator of John Woodcock, late of Logan township, deceased. Second and final account of John B. Westly and Geo. W. Orr, executors of John Orr, late of Tyrone township, deceased. The final account of John Stewart, administrator of George Messner, late of Woodberry township, deceased. The final account of Mrs. Martha Trout, administratrix of Lewis Zimmerman, late of Martinsburg, deceased. The first and final account of Joseph Criste, guardian of minor children of John Kinney, late of Allegheny township, deceased. The first and final account of Wm. M. Findley, executor of Mrs. Mary J. Griffin, late of Altoona, deceased. The final account of John G. Lingenfelter, guardian of minor child of Henry Black, late of Greenfield township, deceased. First and final account of Mrs. Dalilah Myton, executrix of S. W. Myton, late of Tyrone, deceased. Account of William Hoover, administrator of Robert Hart, late of Altoona, deceased. Final account of S. B. Smith, administrator of Andrew Smith, late of Woodberry township, deceased. Final account of Daniel G. Rhodes, administrator of Jonathan W. Hoover, late of North Woodberry township, deceased. Partial account of John O'Toole, guardian of the minor children of Thomas Farrell, late of Altoona, deceased. Final account of John Burket, administrator of Baltzer Schwartz, late of Greenfield township, deceased. Final account of Jacob Burley, guardian of minor children of John W. Cramer, late of Tyrone, deceased. Final account of O. E. M. Haberacker, executor of John Keith, late of Tyrone township, deceased. Final account of C. Guyer, guardian of minor child of Amos Gingerich, late of Tyrone, deceased. Final account of Henry Scha___?, administrator of Joseph K. Morrow, late of Altoona, deceased. Also at the same time the following inventories of goods and chattels etc., were presented for consideration and allowance. Inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattels which were of Phillip Call, late of Altoona, deceased, selected and appraised for use of Mary Ann Call, widow of said deceased. Inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattels which were of John Henget, late of Greenfield township, deceased, selected and appraised for the use of Rachael Henget, widow of said deceased. Inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattels of John Collyer, later of Logan township, deceased, selected and appraised for the use of Margaret Collyer, widow of said deceased. Inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattels of John Parsons, late of Altoona, deceased, selected and appraised for the use of Mary Parsons, widow of said deceased. In the matter of the estate of Alfred Dale, late of Tyrone, deceased, report of appraisers on claim of Lella R. Dale, widow of said deceased, to $800 from the real estate. Sheriff's sales. February 6, 1878, James M. Stiffler, High Sheriff of Blair county, came into court and acknowledges his deed poll. To James Kearney, for all the right, title and interest of Catharine Ayres in and to all that certain building situated on Seventeenth street, Altoona. Consideration $100. To G. L. Myers, for all the right, title and interest of William Rodamor in and to all that certain lot of ground, being lot No. 1, block "G. G." in the McCartney plot, Altoona, having thereon erected a two story frame dwelling house, &c. Consideration $800. To David McCoy for all right, title and interest of Alexander Mock in and to a lot of ground situated in Altoona, fronting on Seventh avenue, having thereon erected a two story frame dwelling house, etc. Consideration $1,160. To Jinks Smith for all the right, title and interest of James Fink in and to all that certain tract of land situated in Allegheny township, containing fifty-one acres and one hundred and two perches, having thereon two dwelling houses, lime kilns, etc. Also a tract of land situated in Blair township containing five acres and five perches, having erected thereon a lime kiln, etc. Consideration $1,430. To Godfrey Wolf for all the right, title and interest of Thomas Elway in and to all that certain lot of ground situated in Altoona, fronting on Twelfth avenue, having thereon erected a two-story frame dwelling house. Consideration $3,000. To William Smith, Esq., for all the right, title and interest of Joseph McCormick in and to three certain pieces of land situated, the first in the township of Freedom and containing 5 acres and 63 perches. The second situated in Freedom township, and containing 11 acres and 116 perches, with buildings thereon erected. The third a lot of ground situated in Roaring Springs. Consideration $630. To Martin Bell for all the title and interest of James F. Milliken, in and to a lot of ground situated on the corner of Twenty-second street and Third avenue, Altoona, having thereon erected a two story dwelling house. Consideration $130. To Edward J. Pruner for all the right, title and interest of John N. Schaul, in and to a lot of ground fronting on Main street, Tyrone, having thereon erected a two-story dwelling house. Consideration $1,000. To David C. Myers for all the right, title and interest of David F. Glass in and to ten lots of ground, fronting on Locust street, Roaring Spring, having thereon erected a two-story house. Consideration $515. To Mary Hoover for all the right, title and interest of Patrick Hanley in and two a lot of ground, fronting on an alley in the rear of Lincoln street, Tyrone, and having erected thereon a two-story frame house. Consideration $800. To G. L. Myers, for all the right, title and interest of Miles R. Jones in and to a piece of ground situated in Logan township, containing three acres and 107 1/2 perches, and having thereon erected a double two-story frame dwelling house, etc. Consideration, $1350. To A. G. Sink, for all the right, title and interest of Eliza McCormick, with notice to M. R. Jones, terre tenant, in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Twelfth avenue, Altoona, and having thereon erected a one and a half story dwelling house. Consideration $400. To Alexander Knox for all the right, title and interest of Moses Bowser, with notice to Daniel L. Bowser, terre tenant, in and to all that certain tract of land situate in Greenfield township, containing 190 acres, and having thereon erected a log dwelling house, &c. Consideration $800. To John A. Lemon for all the right, title and interest of Joseph Fogle in and to those certain eight lots of ground, situate in the town of East Hollidaysburg, having thereon erected a two-story dwelling house, &c. Consideration $1,240. To Mountain City L. and B. Association for all the right, title and interest of George W. Detwiler in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Maple avenue, Altoona, and having thereon erected a two-story frame dwelling house, &c. Consideration $245. To A. V. Dively for all the right, title and interest of Joseph Eichenlaub in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Eighth avenue, Altoona, and having thereon erected a two-story dwelling house, &c. Consideration $1,105. To Dr. J. T. Christy for all the right, title and interest of John Young in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Chestnut avenue, Altoona and having thereon erected a two-story plank dwelling house, etc. Consideration $275. To the Allegheny Building and Loan Association for all the right, title and interest of Patrick O'Connor in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Second avenue, Altoona, and having thereon erected a one and a- half story house. Consideration $189. To the Bald Eagle Building and Loan Association for all the right, title and interest of John L. Glass and John Cupps in and to all that lot of ground fronting on Cameron street, Tyrone, and having thereon erected a one and a half story dwelling house. Consideration $146. To Henry H. Herr for all the right, title and interest of Patrick McDunn and Margaret M. Dunn in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Eighth avenue, Altoona, and having hereon erected two dwelling houses and other buildings. Consideration $55. To Rachel Duffey for all the right, title and interest of John F. Reese in and to all that certain piece of ground, containing 4 acres, situated in Blair township, and having thereon erected a plank house, &c. Consideration $128. To Mrs. Mary A. Lovell for all the right, title and interest of George W. Anderson in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Eleventh street, Altoona, and having thereon erected a two-story dwelling house, &c. Consideration $1,480. To John Dean for all the right, title and interest of J. F. Milliken in and to all that certain lot of ground fronting on Mulberry street, Hollidaysburg, and having thereon erected a two story dwelling house. Consideration $1,100. To William Stoke, for all the right, title and interest of Henry Yon, in and to all that certain lot of ground situate in the Sixth ward, Altoona, having thereon erected a two-story dwelling house, etc. Consideration $80. Common Pleas. Prothonotary Stewart presented the following accounts which were read and approved: The account of John Clark, assignee of G. D. Isett and J. Harry Isett, of Catharine township. The account of H. G. Fouse, assignee of B. F. Hoover, of Huston township. The second and final account of R. S. Hoover, assignee of C. R. Stover, of Roaring Spring. The account of F. B. Stewart, assignee of David Eberly of Altoona. The partial account of James M. McGraw, assignee of Baird, Carver & Co. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 3 CITY AND COUNTRY A Runaway Team. A spirited little team of horses belonging to the gas company ran away about two o'clock yesterday afternoon on the East Side. They ran down an alley between Seventh and Eighth avenues, from Thirteenth street to Eleventh street. They were caught and no damage was done. The Injured Girl's Condition. The condition of the young girl Ellen Mulligan, who was seriously burned by her clothes taking fire from a lamp at the residence of Mrs. Bowman, 1403 Eleventh avenue, on Tuesday morning, was somewhat better last evening. Tuesday night she was sick and uneasy, being unable to eat or retain food upon her stomach. This feeling passed away gradually, and yesterday she was able to take some food. She had much pain at first, but this is wearing off slowly, and she is improving. She now sleeps naturally and rests comfortably. Did "ma" Whip Her? Last evening, as some little girls were going home along Ninth street from school, a countryman passed down the street in a sled, and as is the custom of young Americans of both sexes, the girls thought it was their bounden duty to jump on the sled and have a ride. As the vehicle drew near the railroad crossing at a rapid gait it was suddenly stopped by the watchman on account of the moving trains. The quick reining up caused a youngster who was in the sled to tumble backward into the street. She was not injured, however, and after rolling over in the mud a few times she regained her feet. Her antics were laughable, notwithstanding her sorry plight, and, thinking what "mamma" would say, she exclaimed: "If ma doesn't whip me this time I'll never jump on a sled any more!" We hope ma spared the innocent darling. A Narrow Escape from Death. About twelve o'clock on Tuesday night last Mr. John Myers, a brakeman in the yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, in order to permit some of the men whose place it was to "swing" cars to obtain something to eat, volunteered to attend to their duties. He accordingly mounted an engine and commenced his work. When he had got the cars in proper position for "swinging" he dismounted the engine to attend to the switch, and not being quite quick enough in his movements to get out of the way was struck by the forward moving car and knocked to one side against a stationary car opposite. The concussion caused hum to fall again against the moving cars and again he was knocked over against the car that was standing still. This continued until the train of several cars had passed him, Mr. Myers not being able to recover his equilibrium. However, when the last car had passed he had the presence of mind to mount upon the rear car and succeeded in stopping the moving train, which, if it had continued on, would have caused quite a smash up at the lower end of the yard. Mr. Myers had a very narrow escape from death, and perhaps the only thing that saved him was the exceedingly contracted space between the tracks, as he had hardly room to fall down. The company, too, is to be congratulated upon having an employe so devoted to their interests who, notwithstanding his bruises, had the thoughtfulness to do as he did in preventing damage to property. It is not so surprising, though, when the fact is taken into consideration that Mr. Myers is a thorough and experienced railroad man, and knows and does his duty in trying circumstances. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 4 Run on the Waifs. The recent bit of sleighing weather was prolific of social parties. Murphy meetings will succeed the revival meetings in the churches. The last ball of the Mountain City Band will be given on Saturday evening at Elway's Hall. Alderman Griffin has purchased land in Michigan and thinks of emigrating to that frigid climate. The Murphy Glee Club, it is said, will give a concert in Bellefonte soon for the benefit of Company B (Curtin Guards). Two baskets and eight buckets of fine looking eggs were unloaded at the Logan House yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. S. Nevin, business manager of the Pittsburgh Leader, was in the city yesterday hunting a party to carry the Leader's Sunday edition here. Bad boys on the East Side insist on hanging to every sleigh or sled that passes, and if the owners protest volleys of abuse are hurled after them. A letter addressed to Durbin Hughes, Altoona, Pa., is held for postage, and one addressed Id Grerk, Milton, North, is held for proper direction. Andy Gamble's new horse is a success. Ye Tribune reported has reason to know this through Mr. Gamble's invitation to a sleigh ride yesterday afternoon. A passenger yesterday at the depot was seen rushing frantically through the cars with a glass of beer in his hand. He finally discovered his "frau," and the glass was emptied in a jiffy. There was a slight row at the depot yesterday between a boy and a woman. It seems that the woman had got in the boy's place in buying a ticket and refused to vacate, whereupon the ungentlemanly youth slapped the woman upon the mouth. A car came into the depot yesterday with the Harrisburg express covered with snow, and dripping like a sponge. It was the only car on the train in such a condition, and Depot Master Wilson had it put in respectable condition before the train left this place. The application of H. F. Baker, sentenced July 26, 1877, to one year's imprisonment in the county jail for keeping a bawdy house in this city, for a pardon, should be refused by the Board. His punishment is not excessive, and the interests of this community will be best served by permitting the law to have its course in his case. A pair of seedy-looking inebriated individuals came in on the Harrisburg express yesterday and plunged for the dining-room of the Logan House. They evidently had an idea that it was a drinking saloon, for they soon came out and staggered down Tenth avenue toward "Whiskey row." When they came back they were decidedly the worse for their trip, but managed to board the train. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 4 Personal. Captain Clark, officer at the Logan House, has been absent from his post attending court at Hollidaysburg for the past three days. Samuel H. Lemon, Esq., of Hollidaysburg, accompanied by Samuel Ruhl, left for Philadelphia last night to embark in the City of Richmond for Brazil. The vessel was to sail on the 10th, but as that date falls upon Sunday it is probable her departure may be postponed for a day. James F. Campbell, of the Oil Times, Ebensburg, Clarion county, was in the city last evening, and took supper at the Logan House. Rev. Mr. Chichester, of the Second Presbyterian Church, who was to have come home night before last from Baltimore, got here on the Fast Line last evening. Mr. John Doyle has had his fingers tied up the past two days, as a result of his endeavors to subdue the flames which enveloped the person of Ellen Mulligan, who was burned on Tuesday morning. Nat Ramsey, that whole-souled gentleman from Bellwood, beamed upon us last evening. No friend is more welcome in the Tribune sanctum. Mr. William M. Paul, who is the efficient weighmaster of the Bell's Gap railroad at Lloydsville, has taken himself a wife in the person of Miss Mollie Donnelly. The happy event took place on Tuesday evening. Our best wishes are with the bride and groom, and we hope their journey through life may be strewn with flowers. We can assure the lady that she has secured a husband in every way worthy of woman's best intentions. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 4 TYRONE ITEMS. The Councilmen of the borough, by direction of the Court, are to be elected by the wards hereafter for the term of two years, and one half of the Council will retire annually. Candidates for borough officers are coming to the surface daily, the latest being M. S. Webb and D. A. Smith, who propose to wrestle with constable Riddle for the Republican nomination for constable; and Samuel Patterson, Esq., claims the same honor from the Democratic side by reason of his faithful adherence to the doctrines and teachings of the unterrified. Let the best man win. The sleighing has been excellent for the past few days - consequence, our friends from the country are all in town, and give our streets a very business like, cheerful appearance, and the merchants are all happy. Waring, the enterprising agent for the tribune, it is said, is succeeding beyond expectation in getting subscribers for the best daily outside of Philadelphia - we mean the Daily Tribune. Fact. In real estate matters, we note Bro. Jones, of the Herald, has purchased that valuable lot of ground between the City Hotel and the Tyrone Bank. We shall call on Brother Jones in his new sanctum, some time next summer. Brother Jones is a deserving man, and we note his merited success with pleasure. Rumor says the Borough Council and Chief Burgess Ray have smoked the pipe of peace. We trust this is true, "How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." Charles Wooden, of Wooden Brothers, proprietors of the City Hotel, is lying sick with a fever. We trust he may speedily recover and be found again at his post. Tice has his hands full during Charley's illness. McOmber of the Ward House, is talked of for a member of the borough Council next year, and if he would make as good a councilman as he does a landlord our people would do well to give him a call. He lives in the famous First Ward. The Republican Primaries are to be held on next Saturday evening under the Crawford county system. We do not intend to vote both parties as was done at the nomination recently held in your city. James S. Plummer, Esq., is favorably spoken of for the next burgess. He would make a very obliging and courteous officer. The revival meeting in the M. E. Church is still in progress with unabated fervor and zeal. The altar is nightly crowded with earnest seekers after truth. And Rev. Yocum, by his untiring work and industry, is endearing himself to all our hearts. His earnestness we have never seen excelled. Forgeman, King's right hand man in the Legislature, is home on a furlough. Hopkins has a very serious notion of retiring from the folding department at the end of this session and taking his seat as member from Blair county in 1879. Blair county might do worse than send Forgeman. He says what he don't know about the business now he can find out in Smull's Hand Book. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 4 The New Building Association. A meeting of the Enterprise Building and Loan Association was held last evening at St. John's Institute to elect officers for the association. There was a large attendance of stockholders, and the following gentlemen were elected for the offices name: President - H. J. Tomlinson. Vice President - John F. Strom. Secretary - William Dillon. Treasurer - Edward Hodnett. Directors - William McDevitt, Dennis Sullivan, Joseph Stevens, John Pfeiffer, John Rockett, Richard Bowman, Bernard Kelly, Bernard J. Lynch, A. J. Fogle. Auditors - Geo. W. Yeager, Jas. Wyrough, F. E. McCullogh. Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 7, 1878, page 4