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Items from the Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919

COLORED MEN QUARREL ABOUT "LOST" $5 BILL
Money is Recovered at Aldermanic Hearing and the Second "Owner" is Discharged

  Lloyd Rogers, colored, was arrested Saturday and baled before Alderman J. C. 
Gorsuch, Third ward, because Joseph Johnson, also colored, had five good reasons 
for being the prosecutor as he later explained.
  The "reasons" were all set forth on paper - government paper to be exact, and 
the hue was green.  Several large "5s" decorated the "document" that Rogers 
reluctantly produced.  And then it was clear.  It was merely a $5 bill, with 
which Rogers threatened to depart after relieving Johnson.  Johnson reported the 
money "missing in action" and hastened for the aid of Rogers, the second 
"owner", was accorded a hearing, but was discharged after he paid the costs and 
returned the bill to Johnson.
  Charles Lukener and Harry Francis both Negroes, and who claimed Chicago as 
their place of residence, were nabbed by Pennsy Policemen for illegal train-
riding on Saturday.  They were given hearings by Alderman Gorsuch, and escaped 
jail sentences of twenty days each, by paying the costs.

LOCAL BREVITIES
Brief Notes of Happenings in and About the City

  Fair today.
  Meats are due for a drop.
  Coasting was an enjoyed sport Saturday.
  Butter and eggs could be bought cheaper at market Saturday.
  The city's coal fleet continues active in bringing coal from the mountain 
mines.
  The Ladies Auxiliary No. 20 of Branch 101 N. A. L. C., contributed $5 to the 
Charity fund on Saturday.
  The Victory Arch looks fine enough to make any one wish they had been a 
contributor to its erection.
  Many of Altoona's back yard gardners (sic) have begun planning to plant and 
raise their own vegetables during the coming summer.
  Many motorists were out yesterday, a number of cars being brought out of 
storage last week, because of the open weather.
  Benjamin Belfer, the Wilmington, Del., man arrested last week in this city, on 
an embezzlement charge, has been discharged by a municipal court judge, the 
charge not being established.  He had given a note for $1,000, and the 
embezzlement count was not sustained.
  Police settled an argument which developed between W. F. Gibboney and an 
Italian, who claimed the former was wearing his overcoat.  when he espied 
Gibboney at Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street, Saturday morning.  At city 
hall, Gibboney established his ownership and the trouble ended.
  A total of 968 cases of influenza were under treatment in the city during the 
last month, the city health bureau report for the period shows.
  Indiana county commissioners have again been made defendants in a compensation 
case before Referee Jacob Snyder, since Mrs. Margaret E. Hartley, Blairsville, 
filed a claim for the death of her husband, killed while working as a constable.

PERSONAL NOTES
Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know

  Mrs. J. M. Marks and daughter are visiting with relatives and friends in 
Linesville, Pa.
  Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Sullivan are confined to their home, 1114 Twelfth 
avenue, by illness.
  Miss Ethel Swan, an instructor at the University of Pittsburg, spent the week-
end with her parents in the city.
  A. V. Dively, esq., departed yesterday on a trip of a few weeks to Florida, 
during which he will do some fishing.
  Dr. W. K. Maglaughlin, with offices in the Hutchison block, has returned from 
a week's visit to Carlisle and other eastern points.
  Frank Karl, formerly of this city and now of Chicago, is spending several days 
here with relatives.  He but recently returned from France.
  Mrs. Theodore D. Crawford of 1718 Thirteenth avenue, left for Turtle Creek, 
with her two grandchildren to visit their mother, her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Smith, 
of that place.
  Mrs. Anna Veach, of 400 Walnut avenue, is confined to her home suffering 
considerably with the fracture of the left arm sustained a week ago in a fall.
  David Curry and Frank Patterson, of W. F. Taylor's office, will leave this 
morning for Carlisle to attend the funeral of the late Harry L. Spottswood.
  Dr. C. E. Hart and family have returned home from an automobile trip of six 
weeks through southern states.  They were accompanied by Miss Nellie Schmittle, 
a sister of Mrs. Hart.

Bellwood

  Corporal William Sitman, jr., arrived home early Sunday morning honorably 
discharged from service.  He is home ahead of some of his comrades owing to the 
fact that he carries several scars received in the great drive in which so many 
of the 110th regiment gave their lives.  He was the only one of his squad 
spared.

Civic Club Notes

  The regular meeting of the Civic club will be held Thursday at 2:30 in G. E. 
Fuoss' parlor, Main street.  A full attendance is urgently desired, as important 
business matters are to be transacted.
  The tickets for the Cafeteria to be given by the Civic club on Saturday the 
15th, are now on sale.  An excellent meal and a generous one will be served by 
the members of the Civic club.  Buy your tickets early and be prepared.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 5

BEDFORD HOUSE, OLD LANDMARK, REMOVED
A Large Six Story Hotel Building to Be Constructed on Site Next Summer

Special to the Tribune.
  Bedford, Feb. 9. - Another landmark, after almost a century and a half, - the 
old Bedford House, - has passed into history, along with many interesting 
stories which its walls might tell, - of visits of prominent personages, secret 
conferences concerning questions of national and state importance, and other 
tales known to few of the many thousands who entered its portals.  The property, 
occupying a prominent place in the history of the town, was purchased recently 
by Fred A. Metzger and L. D. Blackwelder who have had the structure removed to 
make way, it is understood, for a six-story hotel building, construction of 
which will begin this summer.
  This substantial stone building was built in 1771 by Rev. Wm. Smith, D.D., of 
Philadelphia, founder of the University of Pennsylvania and its first provost; 
rector of St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, and who also founded the town of 
Huntingdon.  The original building was of two stories and few changes were made 
in later years, one of which was the addition of a third story by one of the 
proprietors, Joshua Shoemaker, after the building became a hotel.  The Bedford 
House, as it was early named, was known far and wide as a famous inn.  At the 
time President Washington's visit here in 1794, during the Whiskey Rebellion, 
the officers of his army were accomodated (sic) at this house, the great man 
being a guest at the home of David Espy across the street (which house has since 
been known as "Washington's Headquarters").  In later years, as a hotel, there 
were many prominent visitors, among them being Col. Powell of Virginia, who 
passed away there in 1810 and was laid to rest in the Presbyterian graveyard, - 
and John Brown, with a few of his followers, en route to Harper's Ferry where he 
seized the U. S. Arsenal in 1859.
  At the time of the erection of the original building by Dr. Smith, four quaint 
English mantels, with hand-carvings of exceptionally fine workmanship, and two 
Franklin stoves were place therein.  The latter have long since disappeared but 
two of the mantels are in the possession of the last owners of the house.  Many 
other relics of bygone days were found by souvenir hunters during the removal of 
the structure.
  Until a few years ago, and for almost fifty years previous, the hotel was in 
the hands of the Hafer family, the last proprietor being Mrs. Mary E. Alsip, a 
daughter of John Hafer; for several years the hotel was closed.  The adjoining 
building, which will also be removed to make way for the up-to-date structure, 
was erected about 1800 by General Burd, an able lawyer and son of Col. James 
Burd of "The Seven-year War" fame, who resided there many years.  The old 
Colonel and his wife died on the same day and were buried in one grave in the 
old graveyard south of town but since removed to the local cemetery.
  Although a new building will fill a long-felt want in Bedford, the passing of 
the old Bedford House, dear to many resident and former residents, is much 
regretted.

Juniata

  Mrs. Harry Rhodes and sister, Mrs. M. E. Swank, left on Friday night for 
Washington, D.C., where they spent the week-end with their brother, "Dick" Hall.
  Miss Marguerite Herrick, a student nurse at the Taylor hospital, Philadelphia, 
was a Sunday guest of Miss Mary Bain, of 215 Ninth avenue.
  Mrs. Frank Kaspar, of Baltimore, has returned to her home after a few days' 
visit at the home of her brother, C. W. Bowles, of 209 Ninth avenue.
  The Juniata Troop Boy Scouts, will meet at the High school this evening at 
7:30.  The meeting will be in charge of Rev. T. S. Dickson.
  The Juniata News company will give a reward for the identity of parties who 
appreciate the Tribune sufficiently to steal it.  Regular readers are of late 
considerably annoyed by paper thieves and the promise to make things interesting 
when somebody is eventually caught in the early morning sneak is more than a 
threat.
  The feminine distinction of winning a diploma within the practice of dentistry 
falls to Miss Alice Stone, eldest in a family of charming daughters of Mr. and 
Mrs. Alex Stone, 309 Fifth avenue.  Miss Stone has just completed the course in 
dental hygiene in the Rochester Dental Dispensary, Rochester, N. Y., and will 
practice this important branch of the profession in the city of Altoona.  She 
will practice in the office of Dr. Fred D. Miller, 1122 Twelfth avenue, in whose 
office she has been for several years an assistant, and is the only lady in the 
Altoona district, and probably in the county to reach a place so close to the 
profession of dentistry.  Miss Stone is a graduate of Juniata High school class 
of 1914, and her further success is the result of creditable energy and 
ambition.
  The Forward Movement class of the First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will 
meet on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oast, 1304 Second 
street.  A good attendance is desired.
  The Woman's Progressive Bible class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school 
will hold a business and social session on Friday evening, at the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. Robert Cunningham, of 323 Park Place.  All members are urged to be 
present.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 7

NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE

  Miss Esther Wolf, of Washington avenue, was a week end visitor with friends in 
Houtzdale.
  Charles M. Waple, Jr., of the West House, was a social caller with friends in 
Philipsburg on Saturday evening.
  Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Freeman, of Philadelphia, former well known residents of 
town, have been spending several days here renewing old acquaintances.
  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, of Blair avenue, have as their guests, Mrs. Laura A. 
Brown, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Basil Curry and daughter, Mary of Huntingdon.  
Mrs. Brown is one of the best known personages in Western Pennsylvania, being 
actively identified with war work activities as well as president of the War 
Savings Stamp fund for colored people in that section and her successful work 
has been lauded by the press in many instances.

NOTES ABOUT TOWN

  All member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America are reminded of the big 
Booster meeting which will be held in the Junior Fraternity building this 
evening.  A full turnout of the members is required.
  Saturday was Miss Genevieve Boyer's fifth birthday and in honor of the 
occasion about twenty of her young friends gathered at her home on Logan avenue 
in the afternoon between the hours of three and five.  The time was delightfully 
spent in games, music and various other amusements with delicious refreshments 
being served at the close after which the guests departed with best wishes to 
Miss Genevieve for many happy returns of the day.
  Basket ball fans will be treated to an extraordinary attraction on the Y. M. 
C. A. gymnasium floor this evening when the Tyrone High school boys' team will 
meet the fast United States Naval Ordnance team, of Pittsburg, beginning at 8:15 
o'clock.  The visiting team is one of the best aggregations of basketball 
players in Pennsylvania and is composed of some of the leading college stars of 
the country.  In securing this splendid attraction considerable expense was 
necessary and fans should show their appreciation by filling the "Y" to 
capacity.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 8

COON HUNTING

  Local coon hunters and others interested in the preservation of these fine 
game animals are strongly opposed to a new bid just introduced in the state 
legislature at Harrisburg, by Larry Eyre, the noted Philadelphian, for the 
extension of the coon season to March first.  The open season now is from 
September first to December 31st.  This is the proper time to hunt the ring 
tails, as they are then in prime condition, but later in the winter are not, as 
coons begin to breed in February and as there is generally snow on the ground in 
January and February, the pot hunters who hunt game at all seasons, have an easy 
time tracking the animals and cutting down the trees containing them.
  Formerly coons were very plentiful in this section, but as hunting of them was 
permitted the whole year round, the species began to be threatened with 
extermination.  The true sportsmen who hunted only in a legitimate manner; 
during the proper season and were contented with fair results, deplored the 
existing conditions, and greatly wished for a closed season.  Therefore Jail 
Warden John B. Riddle, one of the most enthusiastic and expert coon hunters in 
the state, got ---- and was the instigator of the legislative bill passed 
several years ago, permitting the hunting of coons only in September, October, 
November and December.
  Under this protection, the animals have been steadily increasing, but if the 
new measure is passed, all the good results of the closed seasons will be undone 
and the coon will surely in the course of time, pass away completely.  The great 
wonder is why any man, who hunts coons, and knows what the protection of recent 
years has done, would wish a law like the above passed, as it is opposed to his 
own interests.  It is the bounden duty of all the coon hunters, who wish to see 
their favorite game perpetuated, to take action in this matter.  Coon clans 
should enter formal protest, and individuals should urge their representatives 
to vote against the measure.  The matter has been referred to the Blair County 
Game, Fish and Forestry association, which will undoubtedly do all in its power 
to defeat this obnoxious bill.  Put your shoulders to the wheel, gentlemen, and 
show these Philadelphia and Chester county millionaires that they cannot pull 
over any such stunt as this.

CATFISH LITERARY MEETING

  The weekly meeting of the Catfish Literary society, held at the Catfish school 
house on Friday evening was largely attended and full of interest.  The 
evening's program was opened with singing by the society; reading of the minutes 
by the secretary followed, after which an entertaining recitation was given by 
Miss Addie McCloskey.  Miss May Baker gave a reading, which was well received, 
as was a recitation by Miss Lois Baker.
  After a song by the society, Miss Mary Dslozier (sic) talked in a very 
instructive manner on, "What is Gravity?"  A reading was next rendered by Miss 
Cora Detrich and was highly enjoyed.  The senior debate as usual was the feature 
of the program.  The subject was, Resolved, that the name of Abraham Lincoln is 
the greatest in American history.  Both sides were thoroughly argued, the judges 
finding in favor of the negative, by a vote of th--- to two.
  The affirmative debaters were John N. Drass, C. R. Anthony, John Holland, 
Chaplain Weaver, and W. S. Detrick.  The negative was upheld by G. G. Baker, L. 
L. McMaster, Charles McCloskey, Aden Kephart, and Samuel Delozier.  After the 
debate, a reading was given by Jane Baker and recitation by Garnet White, that 
elicited close attention.  The Catfish Rural was read by the editress, Miss 
Edith Shaw, and the program was closed by singing an appropriate selection.
  The following program has been arranged for the meeting to be held next 
Friday:
  Singing, society:  reading of the minutes; recitation, Mary Detrick; 
recitation, Frank McCloskey; reading, Mary McCloskey; singing, society; 
recitation, Mary Delozier; recitation, Addie McCloskey; reading, Annie Delozier; 
reading, May Baker; Senior debate, Resolved, that the invention of deadly 
instruments of war, such as machine guns, dynamite, etc., is of advantage to 
mankind.  Affirmative, W. H. Patterson, B. A. Baker, G. G. Baker and John 
Holland.  Negative, W. S. Detrick, Aden Kephart, Charles McCloskey and Chaplain 
Weaver.  Singing by society:  "Literary Societies," by Chaplain Weaver; Catfish 
Rural, Edith Shaw.

NOTES FROM THE COURT HOUSE

  The February term of argument court will convene at Hollidaysburg before Judge 
Thomas J. Baldrige, this morning.  The list comprises seventy-two cases, but a 
number of these are merely rules for the discharge of trust officers, etc.

NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST

  New, mid-month Columbia Records on sale today.  LEEDOM'S Drug Store.
  A very small imperfection will oftentimes spell the appearance of a very fine 
piece of workmanship.  This is true of the Victory Arch erected in the Diamond 
in honor of the returning soldier boys.  The structure is most beautiful and 
imposing, being perfectly made, but it is supplanted by two wooden flagpoles 
that are somewhat crooked and so spoil the appearance of the arch.  Many persons 
are remarking about this imperfection and believe these poles should be taken 
down and either replaced by steel ones or wooden poles that are perfectly 
straight and thicker at the bottom, gradually tapering to the top.  Said a 
citizen yesterday:  "Our boys did perfect work for Uncle Sam and we want a 
memorial to them that is perfect from top to bottom."
  Contractor Samuel D. Fessler had his back severely sprained in carrying 
radiators into the new post office building.  The injury kept him housed for a 
time, but he is able to go about again, although not able yet to do any work.
  "I spilled the means, both literally and figuratively," exclaimed a local man 
yesterday morning, when a bag of beans he was carrying slipped from his arm to 
the pavement.  "We were going to have a surprise party for my wife this evening, 
but I forgot and mentioned it in her presence.  And now I drop my beans all over 
the sidewalk.  How's that for luck?
  The Victory Arch was lighted up on Saturday and shone forth in a blaze of 
light from the two search-lamps that were trained upon it and the many 
incandescents which stud the arch.  The search-lamps dispel all the shadows for 
some distance along Allegheny street and make the Diamond and vicinity as light 
as day.  The arch stands out in bold relief under the lights, making a radiant 
and beautiful scene, the stucco surface gleaming like white marble.  It is 
indeed a fitting welcome to the boys coming home.
  The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Miss 
Marie Stultz this evening at 7:30 o'clock.  Miss McMurtrie and Miss Hulda Smith 
will be the leaders.
  The fifth reading from the text book, "Women Workers of the Orient," will be 
given Tuesday afternoon, February 11, at 3 o'clock, at the home of Miss Morrell.
  Harris Baird, a machinist in the United States navy, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Ira Baird, formerly of this place, now of Eldorado, returned home yesterday, 
having been released, which means that he is subject to call if his services are 
needed, as he enlisted in the navy for a period of four years, at Johnstown, and 
has now been in service seven months, as a naval machinist.  He was first sent 
to pier 19, North Philadelphia; then to the U.S. naval base at Lewes, Del.; next 
to Boston navy yards, and lastly to Wissahicken barracks, Cape May, N. J., where 
he was released.  Harris expects to resume his former job as a machinist at the 
Altoona shops.  He presents a fine appearance in his naval uniform, especially 
on account of his splendid physique.

Dr. Deck Home.

Dr. Roy Deck, one of Hollidaysburg's most prominent physicians, who has been in 
active medical service overseas for some time, arrived at Newport News, Va., on 
February 1, and is now located at the army hospital at Carlisle, but expects to 
soon be mustered out of the service, when he will return here and resume his 
practice.  Dr. Deck saw much active service during the war in France, and 
returns in excellent health, his new life having made him quite rugged.  The 
doctor spent Saturday and Sunday in town and was warmly greeted by his many 
friends, his pleased countenance giving evidence that he was glad to see them 
again and is anxious to get back to the old 'burg.

A Public Stove.

  The manhole on the heating pipe line extending from the jail to the court 
house is somewhat of a public stove.  Much heat escapes around the edge of the 
iron lid that covers the opening and the boys going and coming from school stand 
on the hot lid for a time to warm their toes.  Motorists who park their cars on 
the street opposite the court house when the weather is cold place their cars 
over the steaming hole, which keeps the radiators from freezing and so saves the 
trouble of placing coverings over them.

LYRIC THEATRE TONIGHT.

  Select Pictures present the emotional actress, Alice Brady, in "The Ordeal of 
Rosetta."  The charming star portrays a dual role of twin sisters, entirely 
different physically, mentally and morally.  A tense photo-drama of metropolitan 
life.  Also, another episode of "A Fight for Millions."

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 9

EDDIE SCHETTIG IS HOME FROM SERVICE
Fairview Boy Was Trained for Duty in Photographic Air Corps

  Eddie Schettig, a well known young man of Fairview, is home from the army.  He 
arrived from Ellington Field yesterday and in the course of the next several 
days will drop back into civilian life and be mingling with his old friends and 
acquaintances.  He was called to the colors on March 15, 1918, was sent to 
Rochester N. Y., for training in photography.  After a course of six weeks he 
was sent to Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas and then transferred to Ellington 
Field, Houston, Texas, where he was when the armistice was signed.  His command 
was about ready to start the journey to the other side when fighting ceased.  He 
was drilled and experienced in air photography, has made many flights and has 
many views of Uncle Sam's fliers in flight in scouting and fighting formation.  
He came home by way of New Orleans, Atlanta and other southern cities and 
through Washington to this city.
  H. C. Reighter, of 512 Third street, has returned home from the army, having 
been honorably discharged.  He has resumed his work in the shops, went to work 
on Saturday morning and was heartily greeted by his former shopmates.  He was 
called to the colors about a year ago, was sent to Camp Lee where he became a 
cook in the officers' quarters.  He was later transferred to Camp Humphries from 
which camp he was discharged.  He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Reighter, of 
1123 Eighteenth avenue, where he was tendered a supper on Saturday evening.
  James Allen, of 1227 Eighteenth avenue, formerly employed by the Peoples 
Natural Gas company, has been honorably discharged from the spruce division of 
the army, and arrived at his home Saturday evening from Camp Meade.  He served 
the last year in that work.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 10

Williamsburg

  The Farmers and Merchants National bank has yet on hand a number of calendars, 
which may be obtained by persons requesting additional copy after the supply of 
the regular demand.
  Mrs. C. E. Bender and young son, Edward, left yesterday for their home at 
Bluffton, Ohio, after an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Bender's mother, 
Mrs. J. C. Isenberg, on High street.
  King H. Rose, of Woodland, Clearfield county, spent several days this week 
among Williamsburg relatives.
  The Men's Bible class of the Lutheran Sunday school will hold a banquet next 
Thursday evening in the festal hall of the church, for the purpose of boosting 
the membership.  The class is taught by Mr. A. J. Riley and is one of the most 
active organizations of the church.
  Harvey Law and Denver Fink are carrying their right arms in slings as the 
result of accidents while cranking cars, which increases the list of five cases 
of similar accidents in Williamsburg within the past few weeks.
  The Williamsburg club members entertained their wives and sweethearts Thursday 
evening at the rooms in the First National bank building, when restaurateur R. 
D. Stayner served and excellent luncheon.  A very delightful evening was spent, 
reviving the old time social spirit of pre-war days, which is the first of a 
series of entertainments which are being planned for future periods.
  Class No. 9 of the Methodist Episcopal church met at the home of Mr. William 
Schell, on E. Fourth street Tuesday evening.  The class was re-organized and the 
following officers elected:
  Teacher, Mr. William Schell; president, Mrs. R. H. Free; vice president, Mrs. 
Robert Tate; secretary, Mrs. J. O. Lytle; correspondent secretary, Mrs. Elsie 
Treese; assistant secretary, Mrs. Nallie Robeson; treasurer, Mrs. N. R. 
Allender.
  Committee on visiting the sick - Mrs. M. D. Hetrick, Mrs. Robert Tate.
  Committee on visiting the delinquents - Mrs. Roy Roller, Mrs. J. A. Harpster, 
Mrs. Archie Gunnett.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 11

WRECKED ENGINE IS BROUGHT TO SHOPS
Derricks Lift Chicago Mail Locomotive from River to Track in Seven Minutes

  Only seven minutes were required by the Altoona and Huntingdon wreck forces 
yesterday morning to lift engine No. 3380 to the Pennsy tracks from the Juniata 
river bank at No. 9 bridge, near Birmingham, where it fell last Tuesday night, 
while hauling Chicago Mail eastward.
  The passenger locomotive, though headed east before it struck the freight 
wreck on the bridge, turned completely about and faced westward after landing on 
the river bank.  The tender followed and fell upon the engine.  Wreckers removed 
the tender several days ago but did not get at the more difficult problem until 
yesterday, when freight traffic was lighter and few interruptions could develop.
  From 8 a. m. to 3:45 p. m. the wreck forces were at the scene.  They prepared 
cables and placed them about the engine.  The actual hoisting and placing it 
upon the rails required but seven minutes, which is a brief period, considering 
the nature of the task.  Many spectators witnessed the work.
  The wrecked engine was brought to this city on its own wheels and sent to the 
shops for repairs.  It was considerably damaged.  Railroad men are unable to 
explain just how the big machine turned completely about, but it is presumed it 
made a "nose-dive" from the bridge, the reversal taking place after the impact 
with the earth.

CALM SATURDAY NIGHT REPORTED BY POLICE
Nine Arrests, Chiefly Among Drunks, Made for Little Week-End Activity

  Despite anticipations that the presence of idle men in the city would cause 
troubles and unrest, city police experienced a calm Saturday night, only nine 
arrests being reported, and most of these were among drunks.
  An inebriate was hauled in from Lexington avenue and Seventh street, one from 
the Brant House, another from Berney -alley and Seventeenth street, and ---- 
from Eighth avenue and Ninth street.  A disorderly drunk got a ride from Bridge 
street and Ed Means was nabbed at Ninth avenue and Seventeenth street, for 
fighting.
  Charles Yocum, drunk and disorderly, was found carrying some extra clothes in 
Fourth alley, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, early yesterday morning.  
Another common drunk was nabbed at Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street yesterday 
afternoon.
  R. Costlow, Lewis McMullen and Irvin Manspeaker each paid $10 fine at police 
court Saturday afternoon, for being drunk and disorderly on Friday night at 
Green alley and Eighth street.  Costlow and Manspeaker were also mulcted for 
fifty cents costs, each.
  A drunk was discharged.  Walter Simpson and John Lindsey, disorderlies, paid a 
$9 fine and forteited $10.80 security, respectively.  John McMurray and Mrs. 
Margaret Grove, charged with being inmates of an alleged bawdy house at 833 
Seventh avenue, were released under suspended sentences.

SILK MILL IS HIRING GIRLS; NO LAYING OFF
Textile Industry Has Work Ahead for Several Months.  Needs 200 Young Women

INSTALLING 20 NEW MACHINES

"Prosperity" is the song of the whirring looms and busy wheels turning at the 
Altoona mill of the Schwarzenbach-Huber Silk company, which is in direct 
contrast to conditions at other local industries, and work is assured this plant 
for several months.
  General Superintendent Robert Brupbacher announced last night that 200 girls 
and young women can find employment at the textile industry, as it has been 
operating far below the normal force for many months.  The average number of 
employees on the pay roll is more than 900.  Today less than 700 girls, boys and 
men are working there.
  The outlook for the next few months, at present, is roseate.  Shirt goods have 
been keeping the Altoona mill busy, and it has a number of sizeable orders to 
fill, which will require considerable time and work.  Although the plant is not 
exactly rushed, it still has ample contracts ahead.

HAS GOVERNMENT WORK

  A consignment of parachute cloth is awaiting manufacture at the local mills 
for the federal government.  The order was placed several months ago and as it 
has not been annulled, the officials are proceeding with it.
  A special heavy cloth, of unusual texture, is necessary for certain parts of 
the parachute.  The Schwarzenbach-Huber corporation obtained the order and the 
bulk of it is to be turned out by the Altoona plant.  Fifteen looms are engaged 
on it and some time will elapse before the order is finished and ready for 
delivery to the government.
  Work on another order was suddenly stopped recently.  Powder bag cloth was 
being made also for the war department, but the company was instructed that the 
order would not be needed immediately and instructions were received to cease 
making it.  About 200 warps are remaining in the mill and word concerning what 
shall be done with them is being awaited.

PREPARE FOR BETTER TIMES

  With the slackening of activity in the textile field of endeavor, the silk 
corporation is availing the opportunity to prepare for a general resumption of 
prosperity, by installing new machinery at the local mills.
  Twenty combination doubling and spinning machines are being installed and they 
will be ready for operation shortly.  The expenditure for this equipment 
involves a considerable amount, but the new devices will favorably affect the 
capacity and efficiency of the doubling and spinning departments.  Additional 
workers will be eventually required, and the economic value of the new machinery 
is also to be regarded as an important issue.
  The Altoona plant has striven to obtain girls and boys during the last two 
years, but the call of positions more lucrative and in other fields proved so 
emphatic that difficulty was always encountered in employing enough hands.  
Those who did accept positions failed to stay long, so that the experiment 
proved costly to themselves as well as to the company.  However, under existing 
conditions in this community, it is presumed that less trouble in getting girls 
and retaining them will develop.

TO USE CADILLAC BUILDING

  Workmen are now engaged in moving machinery to the new Cadillac building on 
Union avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, where the silk 
corporation has leased floor space.
  Ninety looms will ultimately be placed in position there, making employment 
for approximately fifty persons.  This will be another marked advancement in the 
progress of the local mill, the number of workers having to be augmented for 
this feature.
  Expansion of this character is necessary by reason of crowded conditions at 
the main plant, on the east side.  The looms are being moved as rapidly as 
possible, but the west side annex will not be ready for operation before next 
month, officials say.  The silk industry here has always been regarded as one of 
the most dependable sources of employment, since the Altoona mill has assumed 
growing proportions.

NOT AFFECTED BY WAR WORK

  Employees of the plant were engaged to some extent on war work during the last 
two years.  The time given to producing articles and cloths required by the 
government caused some speeding up and the hastening of deliveries, the major 
part of which were sent by express at critical periods.
  The war work left no apparent ill effect on the local plant.  Its regular 
products had to be temporarily abandoned and now that the war has ceased, 
attention has been directed to articles that were put aside owing to demands of 
the war department.
  For that reason the plant has ample time now to get caught up.  The 
installation of additional machinery will increase the ability of the mill to 
cope with the situations when greater production becomes imperative.  Repairs 
and renovations about the mill are also being made, as a step toward 
preparedness for more prosperous days to come.

Deer and Turkeys for Bedford

Special to the Tribune
  Bedford, Feb. 9. - Within the past few days a consignment of deer and wild 
turkeys was released on the Martin Hill State Preserve in this county by 
representatives of the Game department.  Two splendid bucks and eight beautiful 
does arrived from Michigan and twelve young wild turkeys from Maryland were 
taken to Rainsburg and released on the Game preserve in that section.

TO LOCATE "Y" HUT IN ATHLETIC ROOMS

Middle Division Association Offers Quarters for Benefit of Service Men

TRAINED SECRETARY ALREADY HERE

  Middle Division Athletic association members have tendered the Altoona 
provisional committee in charge of the local Y. M. C. A. hut for returned 
service men, their quarters in the Hotel Royal building, and the offer has been 
accepted.
  This announcement was made last night by the local committeemen.  The rooms 
are large and well-equipped, being especially adaptable for the hut.  Frank R. 
Hean, an experienced "Y" worker, and camp secretary, has been chosen secretary 
of the committee, and is already busily engaged with the work.
  The rooms will be ready for occupation within a few days.  Details of the 
furnishings and equipment of the hut are being worked out and will be announced 
by the committee this week.  It is their aim to make the hut as comfortable, as 
cheery and as restful as possible.
  Improvements to the quarters are planned, and the alterations are devised to 
make it conform with similar huts enjoyed by soldiers and sailors at American 
and overseas camps.  Recreational and entertainment features will be prominent 
among the diversions.
  All returned service men are invited to make the hut their home, as a place to 
"swap" stories, to afford themselves diversion and welcome one another.  A 
continuous welcome for the discharged soldiers, sailors and marines is the 
objective of the committeemen and they are bending every effort toward that end.
  Secretary Hean is a former Altoonan.  He is a graduate of Altoona High school, 
and his father will be remembered by residents as one of the wholesale shoe firm 
of Hean & Molly, which had headquarters located in this city a number of years 
ago.  The young man has served at Camp Hancock, Camp Gordon and elsewhere in Y. 
M. C. A. work.
  Committeemen here have been energetically striving to provide the best 
obtainable for the home-coming service men.  Conferences have been held during 
the last fortnight, and while a number of buildings were proffered to the 
provisional committee, it was deemed prudent to accept that of the Middle 
Division Athletic association.

BURNING FLUES GIVE CITY FIREMEN WORK
Chilly Wave Brings Need of More Firing and Chimneys Make Flaming Protests

  Four more calls were added Saturday to the growing February list answered by 
city firemen, when the cold wave showed residents the need of intensive firing 
but the chimneys protested and flames issuing from them emphasized their 
objection.
  A Rex machine was used at the home of W. R. Amick, 208 Willow avenue, at 5:47 
p. m. Saturday evening, by No. 9 firemen, when a burning flue caused some 
excitement.  The same company used two Rexes on a burning flue at the residence 
of B. V. Leslie, 412 Walnut avenue, at 9:06 o'clock the same evening.  At 6:55 
p. m. Saturday, a Rex was used to extinguish a blaze at a flue in the house 
occupied by H. M. Rhine, 219 Third avenue, No. 5(?) firemen responding to a 
still alarm.
  An overheated electric fan, which was started in some unknown manner, created 
a stir at the Meyer Jonasson company store, 1226 Eleventh avenue at 6:12 p. m.  
Firemen from No. 1 station were called but were not in service.  The wiring of 
the fan sparked to some extent but nothing serious developed.  The city 
department has answered eighteen calls in the last eight days.

EMPIRE STATE PASTOR EXTENDED CALL HERE
Second Lutherans Unanimously Choose Rev. G. E. Hipsley as New Minister

  Rev. George E. Hipsley, of Red Hook, N. Y., who delivered trial sermons at 
Second Lutheran church on Sunday, January 26, was unanimously chosen to succeed 
Rev. A. B. B. van Ormer, D. D., as pastor, at a congregational meeting yesterday 
morning.
  The formal call to the local pulpit will be extended to the Empire state 
clergyman and it is hoped that he will accept.  The sermons before the 
congregation a fortnight ago made a very favorable impression and the speaker 
demonstrated his eloquence and forcefulness as an orator and minister.  It is 
expected that the reply will be forthcoming in the near future.  Dr. van Ormer 
resigned the charge several months ago.

BANKER REPORTS ROBES GONE FROM CAR, BUT POLICE HAD EM!

  When W. R. Guery, a prominent Philipsburg banker, walked into city police 
station yesterday and stated several motor robes had been stolen form his motor 
car, wrecked at Seventh street bridge, he experienced a surprise.
  Because he found the supposed "thief" wore a uniform - a copper's uniform!  
But the officer who took the robes didn't do so as an act of dishonesty.  He was 
saving some one else from temptation.  The robes were taken to city hall, and 
tagged with an explanation about where and why they'd been removed from the 
occupant-less machine.
  Guery said he was driving over the bridge Saturday night when the car skidded 
into the curb, breaking a wheel.  It was too late for garage hours.  The owner 
was compelled to leave the machine on the western approach until yesterday 
morning.
  He went back yesterday and discovered that the robes were missing.  The car 
was shopped at a nearby garage for repairs.  Police gave an entirely 
satisfactory explanation of the theft, and the banker was glad for their 
precaution.  He will return here Wednesday.

NEW CITY TRUCK IS HERE AT RIGHT TIME
Worn Out Water Bureau Machine Collapses as Recently Bought Vehicle Arrives

  When the recently authorized new water bureau service truck reached the city 
yard last Thursday afternoon it arrived at the opportune moment, for the worn-
out machine it succeeded was being towed in, unable and unwilling to keep up its 
steady grind.
  The new machine, an express-body type, purchased of the Universal Motor Car 
company, this city, was immediately pressed into service and has been working 
steadily since.  Today the old truck goes to the highway yard to be shopped for 
a complete overhauling.  When completed it will be available as an extra 
emergency vehicle for night service and on other special occasions.
  A one-ton truck for use in the garbage collection work will be delivered on 
Wednesday by the Universal company to the city.  Superintendent of Highways 
Walker expects to displace two teams of horses when the machine starts in the 
collection service.  Purchase of the new trucks was authorized by council at the 
last January session.

HINKLE WILL OUTLINE WATER RATE FIGURES
Extent of City's Present Borrowing Capacity Also Theme for Town Meeting

  Subjects for discussion by citizens and tax-payers at the third weekly town 
meeting tonight at Community hall, will be the question of water rates and 
revenues, and the city's present borrowing capacity.
  City Manager Hinkle will briefly summarize his data on these matters at the 
opening of the session, at 8 o'clock.  The audience will then be at liberty to 
ask any queries, or to discuss various phases of the water situation that are 
not clear to them.
  Considerable discussion developed within the last week, apropos of the water 
rates and revenues, and what are believed to be fair rates and revenues.  The 
borrowing question is another feature that aroused vast interest since the 
meeting last Monday night, and it promises to be outlined at length.
  It is hoped that all citizens who can, will make use of this opportunity to 
express their views and thus make for a closer relationship between the city 
officials and the public.  The five-minute limit for speakers is to prevail this 
evening, as usual, and Mayor C. E. Rhodes will preside.

H. J. AUKERMAN REACHES 67TH MILESTONE OF LIFE'S JOURNEY

H. J. Aukerman, general secretary of the Altoona P. R. R. Y. M. C. A., on 
Saturday reached the 67th milestone of his journey through life.  He celebrated 
the anniversary by remaining at his port of duty at the local "Y" headquarters 
throughout the day.  He has been affiliated with the Altoona association for the 
past thirty-seven years and on March 1 will begin the thirty-eighth year.
  Mr. Aukerman just returned home from attending a regional conference in 
Philadelphia, at which the work for the coming year was outlined.

SLOW FREIGHT SHUT DOWN FIRST IN YEAR
Reduction in Traffic Allows Pennsy Crews to Resume Week-End Holiday

  Middle division crews engaged in operating slow freight trains were given 
their first voluntary holiday over the week-end yesterday, in a year and second 
since the United States went to war.
  The old-time order of shutting down slow freight traffic from 6 p. m. Saturday 
to 12:01 a. m. today was effective, and many railroaders had the opportunity of 
spending Sundays at home with their families.
  Dropping off of slow freight is the cause for the resumption of pre-war 
practices.  It is expected that the usual weekly shut-down will be observed from 
now until freight traffic picks up.  The movement has been decreasingly 
steadily, since men have been laid off by large plants heretofore engaged on 
war-work.

EAGLES' KIRMESS DRAWS BIG CROWD
Big Event to Secure Funds to Welcome Home Soldier Boys Proves Joyful

  The Eagles' Kirmess, a great big joyful event to secure funds to give the 
returning soldier boys of the organization a welcome home, drew a great crowd to 
the spacious home at Twelfth avenue and Eleventh street Saturday evening and 
they remained until midnight.  The festivities are to continue all during the 
present week and will be marked by dancing, mirth and music.
  The service flag of the Eagles contains more than a hundred stars and every 
man they represent is expected to soon be home again to mingle with their 
families and friends.  The Eagles are going to give them a welcome and it will 
be something out of the ordinary.
  The Kirmess is an event of festivities that makes for joy and happiness.  The 
big dance hall has been decorated in regular mardi gras fashion with the 
national colors predominating.  The dance music program is punctuated with song 
numbers, the latest popular songs being rendered by a number of professional and 
local vocalists.  There are many other things that excite interest and attention 
and will please any and all who may attend.

CITY'S VICTORY ARCH NEARING COMPLETION
J. Emory Shute Will Launch Drive Today to Secure $3,000 for Arch Fund

  Altoona's Victory Arch is nearing completion.  It is now attracting much more 
attention.  Those who have contributed money to the fund for its erection have 
done so as a tribute and honor to the local boys who gave themselves to Uncle 
Sam to fight the Hun and establish peace in the world.  These heroes deserve 
every tribute that can be paid to them, whether they served overseas or just got 
as far as one of the big cantonment camps.

  J. Emory Shute, assistant to the general superintendent of the Penn Central 
company, has accepted the post as captain of a team to make a canvass of the 
business district to secure funds for the erection of the Victory Arch.  The War 
Mothers' club made a canvass of the residential district, and it was successful 
in raising quite a sum of money, about $2,500.  The contributions were not so 
generous as was at first expected and neither has there been a rush at any time 
to boost the fund.

  Captain Shute is satisfied that the Altoona people will go over the top to do 
honor to the soldier boys and that they will be proud to have been contributors 
for the erection of the arch after the boys come home.  A soldier boy yesterday, 
in looking at the arch, said:  "That will make the fellows over there feel 
mighty good when they see it.  They'll know that they were not forgotten."

  When the canvassers ask you today for your contribution dig down into your 
pockets and give a generous contribution, with a smile, and say, "It's for the 
boys."

Altoona Tribune, Monday, February 10, 1919, Page 12