NEWS: Items from the Morning Tribune, February 10, 1891, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, February 10, 1891 Recent Accidents. Francis McCullough, of this city, yesterday received a telegram informing him that his son Thomas, who is employed as a carpenter by the railroad company at Walls station, had fallen from a building and been injured. Mr. McCullough went to Walls on way passenger in the afternoon. Later information is to the effect that his son's injuries are very serious. Hospital Notes. The outside cases treated yesterday were John Johnson, of 955 Seventeenth street, contusion of hand, and Albert Sturtzman, contusion of shoulder. John Johns, the Italian who was so badly used up in the Sixteenth street fight some time since, was discharged about recovered from his injuries. It was expected that he would be placed under arrest but he was allowed to go free. THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY THE RAPID GROWTH MADE BY IT IN ALTOONA Of Wire 105 Miles Have Been Placed on the Poles and 610 Arc and 6,000 Incandescent Lights Are Used to Light Up Streets and Houses - Ten Thousand Tons of Coal Used Yearly. OF CAPITAL SOME $210,000 ARE INVESTED Interesting Talks at the Electric Section of the Mechanics' Library Last Evening. The first meeting of the electrical section of the Altoona Mechanics' library was held last evening in Library hall, and the proceedings were interesting and a profitable source of information to the large number who braved the elements and were in attendance. The meeting was opened with a brief address by Mr. W. F. Taylor, in which he stated that the desire to perpetuate the organization (referring to the long period which has elapsed since the last meeting) is not a selfish one on the part of those persons who have manifested more or less interest in it since its inception. "I think rather it is their wish that the section shall be continued for the benefit of any that may be disposed to attend upon its meeting, having in view the accumulation and diffusion of information relating to the science of electricity. It seems to me that those of us who desire to keep well informed in the business in which we are engaged such an organization as this is a prerequisite, in as much as we are obliged to learn both new and old things by proxy on account of our several duties engaged all our time. . . . "The use of the arc light was first introduced in this country about the year 1878. From its birth, it has grown with such rapidity as that in the year 1889 at the convention of electric light people held at Niagara Falls, it was computed that no less $250,000,000 was already invested in electric lighting interests. While to-day I think it entirely safe to say that there certainly must be $600,000,000 invested in the production of a commercial commodity which in the matter of development has not yet divested itself of the swaddling clothes of youth; therefore with this wonderful progress both in its scientific development, as well as in its commercial use, it becomes a very difficult matter to forecast the possibility and prospects of the future. "In order that we may more fully appreciate the progress of this comparatively new industry, let us note its growth in our own city. We note that the electric light was first introduced in Altoona in the year 1881, with about sixteen lights, while to-day we have 610 arc and 6,000 incandescent lights, with a capital of some $210,000 invested. It is estimated that 105 miles of wire equal to 73,000 pounds, worth $18,000, spans the thoroughfares and individual properties of our rapidly growing city. Some forty-two men are employed at an annual cost of about $30,000. Ten thousand tons of coal, costing about $16,600, are consumed every twelve months in developing 1,600 maximum horse power, which is necessary for the generation of sufficient current to illuminate the city, shops, stores, private dwellings and hotels. It is estimated that 336,000 carbons, costing $3,000 are consumed annually. "Let me remark that since our last meeting no less than $60,000 has been used in further developing old and in establishing new electric light plants. We can thus see that within the limits of our own Mountain City the comparatively new industry has grown with an almost unprecedented rapidity. While this great amount of money is invested in electrical industry in our city, yet to look the city over we find that electric light facilities are centralized - that is only a small portion of the city is covered with distribution current for domestic and mechanical uses." Mr. E. B. Green followed with a very interesting talk upon street lighting, giving a detailed description of the different methods of distribution, as well as the troubles and perplexities incident to electric lighting. He talked of the methods used for the protection of the firemen and the public in general in cases of fire, and the manner of inspection of lamps and maintenance of lines. Following this Mr. Green explained the electric meters as used in determining the consumption of current by the customer and had on exhibition a novel meter which photographed a record of the amount of current consumed. All Enjoyed Themselves The male members of the choir of St. John's, St. Mark's and Sacred Heart churches met last evening at a banquet at Neason's hotel, Twelfth avenue. The result was that a very pleasant evening was spent and every one of the twelve present enjoyed the occasion to the utmost. These gentlemen sat down to the finely prepared viands: Messrs. A. G. Moquey, P. F. Canty, James Currie, M. Denny, James Carroll, Harry Vaughn, Harry Conrad, Frank Conard, Thomas K. Mauer, Andrew Purcell, Francis Brophy and Thomas Canty. After the Lenten season has passed a banquet will be given, to which all the members of the choirs named, including the ladies, are to be invited. MARTINSBURG MATTERS. Robert Kurtz is confined to the house with the white swelling in the leg. A. S. Bulger, of Philipsburg, Centre county, tarried over Sunday with his brother, A. Z. Bulger. William Distler, an aged and respected citizen of the village, who, on account of blindness, has been deprived of looking on the beauties of the world, as well as mingling with his fellow-men, had his entire left side affected by a stroke of paralysis, a few days since. The firm of Kauffman & Kemberlin, engaged in the butchering business, has been dissolved, the senior partner retiring from the firm. The business will be continued at the old stand by William Kemberlin and Andrew Geist forming a new partnership, who will serve the people of the village and surroundings with rich, fat and juicy steaks. Billy Mosser, an expert manipulator of flouring rolls, who has been with Clapper & Hagey, since the starting of their plant, has severed his connection therewith and will travel as an expert for a firm of mill-wrights in starting the mills furnished by them with the new process. A gentleman named Mentzer will take his place and the "Ivory White" will continue to go out as heretofore. The firm of D. M. Klepser & Co., in the milling business, has been dissolved by mutual consent, D. M. Klepser retiring from the firm and Mr. A. B. Woodcock, of Waterside, Bedford county, taking his place. The new firm will do business under the name and firm of H. M. Klepser & Co. The firm is composed of young, energetic men, full of vim and business capacity, and will make matters go. Mr. Woodcock is a man of considerable capacity and brings with him quite a business experience. It is said that Mr. Klepser, the retiring member, will enter into the coal business, taking the yard now occupied by D. B. Stoner. MILLVILLE NOTES. E. F. Ott departed on Monday morning for Greenville, N.J., where he will assist in building a large brewery. Joseph Miller and family will leave us in the spring and take up their abode at Juniata, where they will engage in agricultural pursuits. Mr. James Miller now hobbles along with a cane, the result of being kicked by a horse on the knee, loosing the cap thereof and causing a very painful injury. Our base ball club known as the Millville Blues will hold a cake walk in Black's hall Thursday evening, February 12. Admission ten cents. The money will be collected at the door and a ticket given entitling the bearer to one walk. They will also hold a ball at the same place on Thursday evening, February 19. A good caller has been secured for the evening and excellent music will be furnished for the occasion. Admission, 50 cents. On Tuesday evening about 7.30 o'clock a crowd of young folks met at the residence of Mr. J. J. Wilt, and from there wended their way to the house of Mr. E. C. Davis and family. They were loaded down with the good things of this world necessary for the sustenance of life, and upon reaching the house gave the family a terrible pounding with flour, potatoes, coffee, etc. After playing "button," "Johnny Brown" and "There stands a Shanghai rooster," the party sought their journey homeward. A general good time was had. NEWRY NOTES. We are informed that our farmer friend, Mr. David Berkhammer, will to-day kill the largest beef that has been slaughtered in this section for a long time, having weighed 2,000 pounds last fall. Joseph Conrad - we believe when spring opens up so as to permit - is going to erect a town hall on the corner lot on Railroad and Bedford streets. We hope that this will not fall through, as it is greatly needed, and if we only had a few more such energetic men as Joseph Conrad in this place, our little borough would look and be quite a different place. Mr. John Speck, of Kansas, who left the Keystone State shortly after John Brown's insurrection at Harper's Ferry, or at the beginning of the civil war, and who had not been heard of by his friends and acquaintances for some time, slipped in this way last week and paid a visit to one of his old acquaintances, Peter Thompson, who was one of his schoolmates sixty years ago, and who knew nothing of his coming here until he stepped in. Local Brevities. Mrs. W. W. McChesney, daughter of John Eberts, of Spruce Creek, is seriously ill at her home in Wellsville, Ohio. The many friends of Mr. A. F. Peters, of 310 Chestnut avenue, will regret to hear that his wife and infant son are critically ill, the latter from pneumonia. Mr. A. B. Garnier, a former resident of this city, now located in Easton, is here on a visit after an absence of several years. He is the guest of his nephew, J. S. Stier, the tobacconist. Yesterday was the twentieth anniversary of the marriage of E. T. Friel, of 1418 Sixteenth avenue, and last evening he and his estimable wife celebrated the event by giving a party, which was very largely attended. Patrick Prusel, a printer, while walking along Eleventh avenue last evening fell, breaking his right arm below the elbow. The ambulance was summoned and in it he was taken to the hospital where the fracture was reduced. A New and Handsome Furniture Store. G. A. Patton & Co., have taken a lease from Mr. J. L. Calvert for three of his store rooms in the new building corner of Chestnut avenue and Eleventh street, where they will open up, on or about March 1, the largest, handsomest and the finest selection of all late style furniture now in the market. Everything new; and they propose putting their goods out al small profits, which will guarantee them large sales. We wish this new enterprise success. ARGUMENT COURT. Cases That Will be Argued on Monday, February 16. 1. Mary Welsh et al. vs. William Heinsling. No. 2, January term, 1885. Motion for a new trial. May 29, 1890, reasons filed. 2. Nicholas Marks's executors vs. the Keystone Building and Loan association. No. 131, January term, 1888. Points reserved. 3. W. H. Keckler and wife vs. the city of Altoona. No. 32, January term, 1889. Motion for a new trial. 4. F. G. Albright vs. Peter Rainelli. No. 151, October term 1890. Motion for a new trial. 5. Commonwealth vs. Edmund Weakland. No. 1, oyer and Terminer, January term, 1891. Motion for a new trial. 6. Christopher M. Buck vs. the borough of Tyrone. No. 149, October term, 1890. Points reserved. 7. Jesse Diggins vs. A. S. Price. No. 103, October term, 1890. Points reserved. 8. Charles Ingold vs. Jacob Schandelmeier, No. 11, October term, 1890. Certiorari. 9. Blair W. McKnight vs. W. H. Hollingsworth. No. 63, June term, 1890. Certiorari. 10. Philip Kimmel vs. Scott Stains. No. 89, January term, 1891. Certiorari. 11. Rule to show cause why county commissioners should not pay independent school district of East Hollidaysburg costs of holding election. 12. Report of reviewers on public road in Huston township to lead from near school house No. 9 to near Rice's lane, and exceptions thereto. 25th November, 1889, answer filed. 13. William Marsden's use vs. Harry Shoenfelt et al. No. 101, April term, 1882. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be taken for an insufficient affidavit of defense. 14. D. B. Barnett's use vs. J. W. Lykens. Fi. fa.* No. 129, January term, 1891. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened and defendant let into a defense. 15. First and final account of Thaddeus Smith, administrator of Mrs. Alice Smith, deceased, and exceptions thereto. 16. In re. Petition of Dr. H. C. Bloom to show cause why he should not be permitted to perfect appeal. 17. William B. Bricker vs. James Condron. No. 150, equity. Exceptions and answer. 18. F. D. Saupp's use vs. John S. Eckles. Fi. fa. No. 23, March term, 1891. Rule to show cause why credits should not be allowed. 19. In re. Estate of Mrs. Sarah Metzker, deceased. Exceptions to writ of partition. 20. Cleveland Provision Company vs. A. L. Ritchey and John S. Eckels, trading as A. L. Ritchey. No. 150, January term, 1891. Rule to show cause why appeal should not be reinstated. 21. Report of J. S. Leisenring, esq., auditor to hear and determine exceptions to account of assignee of John C. Ehrenfeld. 22. In re. Assigned estate of S. Teitelbaum. Rule to show cause why assignee should not pay money due the creditors as shown by report, with interest. 23. John G. Waite vs. W. Fisk Conrad. No. 2, March term, 1888. Rule to show cause why record disposition of this case should not be set aside. 24. Report of A. S. Landis, esq., auditor, to hear and decide exceptions filed to the account of assignee of Ed. T. Dunn and distribute balance. 25. In re. Ickes, will. Report of commissioner. 26. William F. Hancock vs. Ida W. Hancock. No. 32, October term, 1889. Rule to show cause why decree as to payment of alimony should not be suspended from the 24th of November, 1890. 27. Report of J. S. Leisenring, esq., auditor to distribute funds in the hands of the trustee to make sale of the real estate of Peter Geib, deceased and exceptions thereto. Orphan's court, No. 450, 1890. 28. William Meinhart vs. Albert Meinhart, No. 68, March term, 1888. Report of George B. Bowers, esq., auditor to marshall liens and exceptions thereto. 29. Union Planing Mill Company, Limited, vs. Alexander Dearmin. Fi. fa. No. 21, March term, 1891. Rule to show cause why write should not be stayed and judgment satisfied at cost of plaintiff. 30. Union Planing Mill Company, Limited, vs. Thomas Bloom. Fi. fa. No. 41, March term, 1891. Rule to show cause why writ should not be set aside at costs of party issuing same. 31. In re. Petition of James Alexander for payment of certain moneys claimed to be due him. Rule to show cause, etc. 32. In re. Application of Harry F. Walters, assignee of Jennie R. and James F. Barry, to have granted him authority to make sale of certain real estate. Rule granted to show cause sale should not be made. 33. In re. Application of J. H. Smith, assignee of S. H. Nicewonger to have granted him authority to make sale of certain real estate. Rule granted to show cause why sale should not be made. 34. Baird & Hoffman vs. B. A. Brophy. Fi. fa. No. 109, January term, 1891. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. 35. Rule to show cause why W. W. Rudisill, administrator of Alice I. Rudisill, should not be discharged. 36. Commonwealth Title Insurance and Trust company, of Philadelphia, vs. James W. Findley, cashier. Fi. fa., No. 54, March term, 1891. Rule to show cause why writ should not be stayed. 37. Martin Hoelle vs. Margaret Collary. No. 21, June term, 1885. Rule to show cause why original judgment should not be opened. 38. F. W. Olmes vs. Joseph Carlin. No. 95, June term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be stricken off and also why petitioner, J. W. Ebert, should not be permitted to defend in ejectment. 39. In re. Application to incorporate Duncansville, and exceptions thereto. 40. J. A. J. Williams vs. A. S. Webb. Fi. fa. No. 75, June term, 1890. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. 41. In re Estate of R. H. McCormick, deceased. Rule to show cause why decree of confirmation of sale by former guardian should not be made N.P.T. 42. In re. Re-view of public road along Brush run between Hollidaysburg and Altoona. Rule to show cause why re-view shall not be had so far as concerns amount of damages claimed by Cambria Iron company, and why exceptions by Hollidaysburg and Altoona Turnpike company should not be filed N.P.T. 43. J. M. Barwis vs. Altoona driving Park and Exhibit Association. No. 120, October tern, 1890. Exceptions to prothonotary's finding on bill of costs. 44. Second National Bank of Altoona vs. Ellen, Ed. T. and Maggie Dunn. Fi. fa. No. 38, June, term, 1888. Rule to show cause why sequestrator should not be appointed and writ awarded to sequester the rents, issues and profits of estate of Mrs. Ellen Dunn, taken in execution by the sheriff. 45. Harry A. Gardner, Cashier, vs. D. A. Dunn, Fi. fa. No. 39, June term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. 46. Harry A. Gardner, Cashier, vs. Agnes Dunn, Fi. fa. No. 40, June term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. 47. Harry A. Gardner, Cashier, vs. Annie M. Dunn, Fi. fa. No. 41, June term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened. 48. In re. Petition for public road, Frankstown township, from Scotch Valley to Altoona, by way of Pennsylvania railroad reservoir. Rule to show cause why an order should not be made on county commissioners to pay viewers. 49. Commonwealth vs. Harry W. James. October sessions, 1890. Surety of the peace. Desertion. 50. Commonwealth vs. Mrs. Jenny Coxly. October sessions, 1890. Surety of the peace. Threats. 51. Commonwealth vs. Chas. Beckheimer and George B. Cramer. October sessions, 1890. Surety of the peace. Threats. 52. Commonwealth vs. Daniel Kearney. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Desertion. 53. Commonwealth vs. Frank Waite. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Threats. 54. Commonwealth vs. Joseph Black. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Threats. 55. Commonwealth vs. Ignot Winegar. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Threats. 56. Commonwealth vs. Ambrose Fantz, jr. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Threats. 57. Commonwealth vs. Henry Long. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Refusing to maintain. 58. Commonwealth vs. John M. Birley. January sessions, 1891. Surety of the peace. Threats. * Fi. fa. - In English law, fieri facias, usually abbreviated fi. fa. (Latin that you cause to be made) is a writ of execution issued in the High Court after judgment obtained in a legal action for debt or damages. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieri_facias FRANKSTOWN FACTS. Our sick list is still increasing. Mrs. Susan Carles has an attack of pneumonia. David Thodes is confined to his bed with erysipelas.