NEWS: Items from the Altoona Tribune, February 6, 1919, 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/ _______________________________________________ SOLDIER TELLS ABOUT WAR ON SOMME FRONT Private Wilbur Bloom, of Mt. Union, Says Mifflin County Should Be Proud of Its Boys Special to the Tribune. Lewistown, February 5. - Private Wilbur S. Bloom, motor dispatch rider attached to the headquarters company, 112th U. S. infantry, had this to say of the fighting in France when he returned home yesterday: "I was on the battle lines of the Somme front from May 22 until June 18, constantly under fire, when Brubaker and I were assigned to headquarters company. I just want to say that Mifflin county people can well feel proud of her boys on the battle front, not one of them showing a yellow streak. They were sent into the thickest of the fighting without overseas training, but not a single one left the front line trenches until dragged back, either killed, wounded or disabled. They were pitted against the flower of the German army when they were drunk from prospective victory, only forty miles from Paris, and they would have gone in had it not been for the Americans. They were sent into Chateau Thierry when the French were utterly exhausted and willing to concede anything. "I have not seen Brubaker since I was wounded, and give New Zealand specialists in surgery all of the credit for my being alive, but it cost me the difference between 188 and 77 pounds while I was recovering." Private Bloom was six feet one inch and weighed 188 pounds when wounded and now tips the beam at 77 pounds. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bloom, of Mount Union. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 3 CHARLES E. M'INTOSH KILLED IN ACTION Father of a Hollidaysburg Soldier Boy Receives Direct News of His Death Private Charles E. McIntosh, of company I, 146th infantry, Thirty-seventh division, was one of Hollidaysburg's boys that made the supreme sacrifice for his country in France. His father, Harry A. McIntosh, of 512 Montgomery street, Hollidaysburg, has received a letter from Lieutenant Thomas D. Weaver, his commander at the time he fell on the field of battle, paying a tribute to the bravery of the soldier. His letter follows: "Bollzelle, France, December 23, 1918 - Dear Sir: I received your letter of November 13 in due time and gladly give you any information that is in my power to give. The official report from Washington was correct. Your son was killed on the field of battle on the 28th day of September, 1918. He is mourned not only by his relatives but by his comrades, who all miss him. "He lived a clean life as far as I know and a quiet, obedient and excellent soldier and a credit not only to his country but also to his parents. I was but a few yards from him when he fell, but being in command of the company had my attention attracted in another direction. "As near as I could ascertain, he was hit across the chest about four times with machine gun bullets and died almost instantly, without speaking a word. We were taking a hill held by machine guns and had already advanced that morning about a mile under heavy fire, not only of machine guns, but also artillery. I hardly think it possible for you to receive any of the trinkets he might have had in his possession, for we did not stop to bury him, for no one could stop when he fell. I do not know the name of the chaplain who buried him but will try and get all the information I can before I return to the United States. The only chance I know of finding any of his personal possessions is in his barracks bag, which was stored away in July. If there is anything personal in it I will see that you get it. "His company has since taken part in two drives in Belgium and was on the line when the armistice was signed. I do not know just where he was buried, but no doubt very near where he fell, along a road between Montfaucon and Cierges, near Cierges. I will close hoping that this may be at least a little consolation to his parents. "I remain, as ever, Yours, Thos. D. Weaver, "First Lieutenant 146th infantry, Company I. "Home address-893 Huron street, Akron, O. Private Charles E. McIntosh was born at Newry, June 30, 1893. At the age of 14 years he entered the employ of the P. R. R. company as messenger at the freight station at Hollidaysburg, and through his merit was promoted to a clerkship. He was later transferred to the motive power department as a fireman and three months prior to his going to Camp Lee, Va., for training, was promoted to engineer. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 3 D. L. EWING HONORED BY FELLOW SHOPMATES Altoonan Is Presented With Substantial Gifts on Eve of Retirement D. L. Ewing, of 513 Eighth avenue, a well known Pennsy worker employed at Juniata Machine shop, was signally honored on the eve of his retirement from railroad company service, Friday evening when his shopmates presented him with a substantial tribute. A. C. Lucas delivered the presentation speech. The Juniata Shop band, directed by C. E. Pross, rendered several pleasing selections, after which Messrs. John Hunt, Valentine and George Gable escorted the veteran to a motor car and conveyed him to his home. Mr. Ewing, responding to Mr. Lucas and thanking his comrades, said in part: "Ladies and gentlemen, and fellow shopmates, having reached the age limit 70 years, I am about to retire from your midst. While I am not sorry to lay down the tools of production, I sincerely regret to part with my old associates. I have worked over forty years for the Pennsylvania Railroad company, of which time I have served eleven years in the Twelfth street machine shop and over twenty-seven years in the Juniata Machine shop. "Previous to this I have served two years from June, 1870 to June, 1872 with the maintenance of way department as rodman in the Civil engineering corps under Edmund H. Yardlye, long since removed somewhere. I have lived to see many of my early comrades pass to the great beyond. Their names I will not recall as many of you here today will know who they are. My associations with our master mechanic and on down have been very pleasant and I loathe to part with them, but such is fate and I humbly submit. For my foreman, Mr. John Gority, I will say he has ever been a good, true friend to me and I shall never forget him. I am thankful that I am in as fine physical condition as I am and hope to live to enjoy many years of retired life. But I want to say to my old friend, H. O. Kelley, that if he has any orders for fresh fish, he had better place them early. "Thanking your for your generous and liberal contribution and for your valuable and useful presents, I will say I hope you may all live to the retiring age and feel as good as I do, and then some. Goodbye!" Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 5 BELLWOOD Lieutenant Richard Skagerburg and Sergeant Walter Skagerburg arrived at their home on the hill yesterday morning, both honorably discharged from the service. They are warmly welcomed home. Mrs. Effie Watters, who for fifteen months was in Red Cross service at the big hospital at Brest, is at home on an extended furlough. She will report at its conclusion for further service, she knows not where, but it will be a number of months before she is released. A false alarm of fire blown for the fourth district sent the firemen hustling to the hall last evening about 8.45, and raised the usual amount of excitement. From the Civic club: Owing to holding a cafeteria on the 15th, the Civic club will not have its regular market on February 18. The next market will occur on March 8, instead. The Civic club will hold a cafeteria in the Odd Fellows' hall Saturday evening, February 15, beginning at 5 o'clock. Recalling the similar event of October, 1915, it will not be necessary to urge the people of Bellwood to attend this supper and we are confident this will be as great in both social and financial success. The Civic club has but one purpose in its work-the improvement of our town for the children can heartily sympathize in this purpose. Bring the family to supper and enjoy an old- fashioned, friendly evening once more. The war is over and the people of Bellwood have made a notable record in every war service. Let the Civic club cafeteria be the time when all the townspeople may meet and talk it all over around the supper table Saturday, February 15, at 5 o'clock p.m. From the Lutheran Church. The Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary society of Grace Lutheran church will entertain the honorary members at their monthly meeting on Friday evening. The departmental service held in Grace Lutheran church Sunday morning was very interesting and contained much helpful information. Those who took part in the service were Mrs. F. A. Hamilton, president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society, who gave a very good report of that branch of the church; Mrs. Elsie Hunter gave an account of the work of the Ladies' Aid, they having made quite a number of quilts, and expect to make more. Henry Hoffman, the financial secretary, gave a brief account of his work, though it contained much information. Dr. Lovell, president of the Christian Endeavor society, said they have very helpful and interesting meetings. The chairman of council, Mr. Mnudorff, gave a few remarks, speaking very favorably of the giving spirit of the congregation, and also hoped all would work together. J. M. Lupfer, superintendent of the Sunday school and treasurer of council, gave his report of these two offices at one time. In speaking of the Sunday school he said that department was flourishing, the offerings and attendance being very good for the size of the school, the total membership, including cradle roll and home department, being about 275. A very concise report of the treasury of council was given. In closing the pastor gave a review of his work up to the present time. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 5 DEATH RATE FALLS. January Report Shows 95 Mortalities, Compared with 125 in December. During the month of January there were 95 deaths in the city, the greater number being due to pneumonia following the influenza, according to the monthly report of the deputy registrar of vital statistics, Mrs. E. B. Raffensparger. This compares favorably with December's number of 125, and that of October, 1918, the flu month, of 236 deaths. The deaths by wards follow: First 4, Second 10, Third 4, Fourth 7, Fifth 7, Sixth 18, Seventh 5, Eighth 5, Ninth 6, Tenth 4, Eleventh 1, Twelfth 3; Altoona hospital 15, Mercy hospital 6. The Sixth ward leads with 18 deaths against 22 in December. In Logan township there were 15 mortalities, of which 10 were males and 5 females. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 5 SQUIRE FICKES IS HOME. Will be at His Office Today for First Time In Several Weeks. Squire William B. Fickes, of Lakemont, and justice of the peace of Logan township, will be at his office, Fifth avenue and Thirty-sixth street, today, for the first time in several weeks. He has just returned home from Philadelphia, where he underwent treatment for a sore hand that had given him considerable annoyance. He has recovered and will be pleased to again greet his former patrons. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 5 WILLIAMSBURG Mrs. T. K. Henderson, H. T. Henderson and wife, of Warriorsmark, Mrs. I.V. Barrack, of Juniata, and Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Henderson, of Mexico, Pa., were guests Sunday at the home of Station Agent and Mrs. George E. Henderson, on Second street. Postmaster J. Ralph Detwiler was a business visitor in the County Capital Monday. Druggist and Mrs. L. B. Garvin, of Huntingdon, were Williamsburg visitors Sunday. Frank P. Keller, assistant cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Notional back after having served a period of eight months in the national service, returned home Monday evening from Camp Dix, New Jersey, where he was mustered out. After several months training at Carnegie Tech, Pittsburg, he was assigned to the Signal Corps department and has since been located at different camps in the south. The condition of W. A. McCormick who has been seriously ill at his home of Second street suffering from a prolonged attack of hiccoughs, is slightly improved. Misses Gertrude and Daisy Dean, Ida Beegle, Mrs. Alice Fay, Mrs. Ida Roller and E. W. Fluke were among those from Williamsburg who heard Madame Louise Homer at the Mishler Monday evening. A. H. Vaughn, of Altoona, recently purchased the Harnish farm at Cove Forge; consideration $7,300.00. The homestead and farm is one of the prettiest and most desirable in this section, and is now occupied by James Waters who expects to make sale in the spring, when the place will pass into the hands of the new owner. The first meeting of the Parent-Teacher association will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 in the High school building on West Third street. The management is most fortunate in having secured as speaker of the evening District Attorney M. D. Patterson of Hollidaysburg, who will speak on a matter of vital concern to the community. Parents and scholars of the upper grades are especially urged to be present. Homer H. Patterson has bought the property adjoining the E. W. Wertz home on Juniata street from the Grant Estep heirs; consideration $900.00. At the usual prayer meeting hour Wednesday evening, a recognition service for the graduates of the Teachers' Training class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will be held in the auditorium, presided over by the superintendent of Sabbath school W. W. Woods. Professor A. H. Alshouse principal of the Williamsburg schools, will deliver the address. The following named persons constitute the class Misses Sara Hess, Catherine Hoover, Mary Campbell, Recarda Focht, Lillian Hazellett and Martha Whitely. Dr. C. T. Dunning, teacher. Doctor and Mrs. O. E. T. Vonder Hyde, and son Alfred, spent Sunday in our town the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Ketring, Mrs. Vonder Heyde was formerly Miss Bertha Sheeder daughter of Rev. and Mrs. B. R. M. Sheeder, former pastor of the Lutheran church here, which pastorate Rev. Sheeder, very acceptably served for a number of years during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Mrs. Vonder Heyde has a host of friends here, who perhaps did not recognize her as the former little girl around the Lutheran parsonage. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 6 TYRONE TOPICS Big Game Tomorrow Night Bear in mind the big basketball game which is scheduled for the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium tomorrow evening, when the Tyrone girls' team will have as their opponents the fast Blairsville High school squad. In former years the visitors were one of Tyrone's most dangerous contenders, and judging from their record made so far this season they are better than ever before. The locals can also boast of a strong aggregation and the contest promises to be bitterly fought. Girls' games have always been popular with the local fans and Friday evening's match will undoubtedly be witnessed by a large crowd. Come around early so as to secure a good seat. Game called at 8: 30 o'clock. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 "Good Cheer Trio" Coming An event which promises to be of interest to all is booked to be held in the Tyrone high school auditorium on Friday evening, beginning at 8 o'clock, when the "Good Cheer Trio" will be present. This combination of entertainers is composed of Private "Bill" Startzell, a former member of Uncle Sam's fighting forces, and the celebrated Galbraith Brothers. Private Startzell will speak of his war experiences while the Galbraith Brothers will present a program of humorous features. The men come highly recommended and should be greeted by a capacity house. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Tyrone) STRIKERS ARE STILL OUT The strike situation at the West Virginia Pulp and Paper company's works, in which the employes who are affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Pulp and Sulphite Makers and the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers' unions are participating, remains the same as the opening day. About 125 men and women are out but the plant still continues to operate, with little prospect of the condition changing otherwise. The strikers have stationed pickets in the vicinity of the mill, where they interview those who still remain at work and the Junior Fraternity building is being used as a meeting place. The first signs of disturbance was seen yesterday afternoon, when one of the men who still continues to work was accosted by several of the strikers or their sympathizers, and a heated argument ensued, during which several blows were struck, with no telling effect on either side. A parade of the labor union crafts was held last evening, in which about 135 people took part. The officials of the company state that as the union members who "walked out" only represent about 25 per cent of their force, they will have little trouble in operating. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Tyrone) NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE Ginter Brothers, the well known Pennsylvania avenue merchants, were social callers in Altoona last evening. Clinton Mathers, who has been attached to the United States army for the past six months, arrived in town yesterday, honorably discharged from the service. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Tyrone) NOTES ABOUT TOWN The girls' basketball team will hold a practice on the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium floor this evening at 7: 30 o'clock. This will be that last tryout before the big game on Friday evening and every member is urged to be present. A meeting of the missionary societies of the First Presbyterian church will be held in the lecture room this evening at 7: 30 o'clock. A reception will be given in honor of the new members who have joined during the past year. At a recent meeting of the Round Table club the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year: President, Mrs. C. S. Hiltner; first vice president, Mrs. S. B. Beyer; second vice president, Miss Sue Himmelwright; secretary and treasurer, Miss Mary Burley. The members of Mrs. E. W. Stine's Sunday school class will note that the regular meeting which was scheduled for this evening has been postponed until next Thursday evening, when it will be held at the home of Mrs. J. M. McWilliams, 1048 Pennsylvania avenue. All members of Colonel James Crowther camp, Sons of Veterans, are urged to be present at the meeting this evening, at which time the installation of officers will be held. Committee Meeting. A meeting of the committee of arrangements for the big celebration which is to take place on February 11, in honor of the home-coming soldiers and sailors, will be held in the Y. M. C. A. this evening at 8 o'clock. This committee will act in conjunction with the Boy Scout executives and consists of the following named men: A. F. Palmer, R. T. Bayard, I. T. Gray, A. B. Woodring, C. M. Waple, J. C. Stratiff, W. A. Miller, Frank Heverly, J. K. Ray, S. S. Stanley, H. H. Sausser and B. C. Everinghim. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Tyrone) JUNIATA CLASS DATE ENAMELED High school seniors made themselves conspicuous and speeded up advanced grade discipline when they made the annual sortie to the roof of the McKinley building, close to midnight on Tuesday night. A handsome class flag was flung to the breeze on the pinnacle and "1919" in figures four feet high was white enameled on a broad slope of the main roof. Yesterday morning the infraction of school board ruling was early discovered and the nine boys of the 1919 class were given until 3:15 p. m. to remove their banner. However, before the time limit was reached other class spirit began to bubble and at the noon hour two sophomores and a junior ascended to the roof and secured the senior flag. The emblem, said to have been highly prized by the near graduates, was carried out to Wopsy creek and burned. Deploring this hasty and uncalled for interference with the prescribed course of events, Superintendent Wineland and High School Principal Ruhl will still enforce the rule against property defacement and hold the senior boys responsible for the year date painted on the roof. They have been given until 3:15 today to have the numerals removed and, unless some aspiring under classman tackles the enamel, the job is all theirs. Lye and alcohol are mentioned as agents essential to clean the roof and since the only alternative is indefinite suspension from school, the job is liable to cost the lads something in both hard work and spending money. They may employ some one to remove the paint if either they or their parents are shy of risking another visit to the slippery slate roof. Girls of the 1919 class are said to have not even known of the escapade in prospect and only the gentler sex appeared at senior recitations yesterday afternoon. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 OUR GRADUATES Ten classes of the Juniata high school-1909 to 1919 inclusive-figure to a total of 198 young men and young women turned into the avenues of life as product of the borough school, with the fair sex largely in the majority. Of these, nearly 200 graduates, forty-four are known to be married, fifteen are teachers and twenty-one are in United States military, naval or Red Cross service. Four of the graduates within the past decade have died. Many are identified with the industrial and commercial activities in Blair county. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Juniata) CHURCH NOTES The U-Go-I-Go class of the Presbyterian Sunday school, will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. C. A. Heberling, 810 Broadway. A good attendance is desired. The Standard class of the First Methodist Sunday school will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. S. I. Forsht, 627 Fifth avenue. All members are urged to be present. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Juniata) PERSONALS Kellar Barry, of 501 Seventh avenue, is making a business trip to Greenfield, N. J. Julius Rhaesa, of 108 Twelfth avenue, is spending the week in New York. Miss Helen Connell, of 615 Fourth avenue, has returned from a weekend visit with friends in Johnstown. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Williams, of 209 Seventh avenue, are entertaining Private L. E. Aldrich, of Spokane, Wash., who is en route to his home from Camp Taylor. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Juniata) SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Mrs. William Wertz, of 906 Second street, was hostess to the Carnation club on Tuesday evening. The guests spent a most delightful time in crocheting and embroidering, and doing justice to a delicious luncheon served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mrs. Andrew Merritts, Mrs. James Davis, Mrs. William Huber, Mrs. William Hershbarber, Mrs. Jacob Ernest, Mrs. Angie McCormick, Mrs. John Barry, Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, of Altoona; Mrs. Andrew Moffitt, Mrs. William Rhodes, Mrs. George Overcash, Mrs. Julius Rhaesa. Miss Moyer Entertains. Miss Florence Moyer, of 422 Sixth avenue, entertained a number of intimate friends on Tuesday evening. Music and games filled the hours, until a dainty luncheon was served. Those present were Misses Esther Gates, Mabel Maeder, Fern McKinney, Mary Thompson, Naomi Fleck; Messrs. John Benney, Ralph Strobaugh, Joe McKinstry, Charles Elder, Samuel Simonton, Arthur Ostrander, Roy Fink, Harvey Rummell, Mr. and Mrs. Bowersox. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 (Juniata) MINES A missionary meeting will be held at Mines Methodist Episcopal church on February 16, at which time the following program will be rendered: Opening song. Devotional exercises - Rev. Rogers Recitation - Cora Shock Exercise - Girls Recitation - Frances Nicodemus Song. Recitation - Ellen Wicker Dust - Charles and Cora Shock Address - Rev. Patterson Recitation - Mrs. John F. McDermott Duet - Fannie and Frank Detwiler Recitation - The Missionary Hen Song. Recitation - Carl White Duet - Mary McDermott and Lorraine Sheppard Address - Rev. Rogers Collection. Closing Song. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 HOWELL T. COVER HONORED Howell T. Cover, of Altoona, a student in the department of electrical engineering at the Pennsylvania State college, has been elected to Phi Kappa Phi, the national honor society. Membership in the Greek-letter organization is restricted to college students with credible scholastic records. Cover, who is a senior at the State College, stands in the upper fifth of his class. He is a member of the Viking Club. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 FEAR SON IS DEAD. Special to the Tribune. Lewistown, February 5. - Harry Mitchell has grave fears that his son, Private James Mitchell, is dead, instead of being wounded in September, as reported by the war department. Nothing has been heard from the young man since he was seen to fall in battle by a comrade. Every effort has been made to locate him through the efforts of the Red Cross, Congressman B. K. Focht and the war department, but without avail. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 7 PEOPLE COMING AND GOING Jacob T. Collins, of Harrisburg, was a business visitor in town yesterday. Miss Una Small, a teacher in the Hollidaysburg high school and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Small, of the Antler hotel, Gaysport, is ill with ptomaine poisoning. J. C. Dilling, of St. Louis, was a business sojourner in the 'burg yesterday. Miss Lillian McCloskey, of Amelia street, is recovering from an attack of Spanish influenza. Miss McCloskey lately returned from Ithaca, N. Y., where she was taking a special course in music. Miss Edith N. Nissley, a returned missionary from India, gave a very interesting and instructive address last evening at the Pine street Church of the Brethren. Miss Nissley is spending a furlough at her home in Landisville, Pa. Mrs. Mary Smith, of East Liverpool, O., is a visitor at the home of Mrs. Jane Suckling, of Blair street. A. M. Gardner, of Chicago, a son of the late Rev. Paul Gardner, of Hollidaysburg, was a visitor in town yesterday. The young man has just been mustered out of the United States army service and is on his way to Chicago after a short visit to his uncle, James Gardner, of Philadelphia. This is the first time he has been here since being a small boy and he does not remember much of the town or people. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 8 NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST Household Goods For Sale. Consisting of carpets, tables, chairs, stoves, beds and bedding, dishes, etc., at 307 Franklin street, Gaysport. Call between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., each day. Levi M. Beach. The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. William L. Woodcock on Allegheny street. The County Capital is proud of its Victory Arch. The spring like weather caused buds to appear on the rose bushes and other kinds of shrubs, and on some lawns in town crocuses have pushed their heads above the surface. The new heads of skunk cabbage came up in the swamps in the woods some days ago, and looked very odd sticking above the ice that formed at these places. The monthly meeting of the Gaysport Borough council will be held this evening. In order to suit the convenience of a number of the members, the meeting will be called at 6:30 o'clock instead of 8, as usual. John E. Kitzinger, owner of the Kitzinger Block on the Diamond, and former proprietor of the Capital hotel, who has been engaged in the automobile business for several years, has opened an automobile store for the sale of accessories, in the room in the Gallagher Building on Allegheny street, formerly occupied by Jeweler L. Berman. Gets Fine Cane. Attorney John M. Snyder is the recipient from Mr. William Potter of Philadelphia, of a handsome cane, encircling which is a silver ferrule bearing the following legend: "You kept the home fires burning and helped to win the war. William Potter, Federal Fuel Administrator, of Pennsylvania." These canes have been presented by Mr. Potter to the active assistants of his administration. Mr. Snyder will attend a testimonial dinner to be given Mr. Potter at the Bellevue-Stratford in Philadelphia, on Thursday evening by the Fuel Administrator. W. C. T. U. Meets. The regular meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held at the home of Mrs. J. A. Martz, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 4. The devotional service was conducted by Mrs. H. J. Barrett. After the roll call with scripture responses, Mrs. Elmer Snyder gave an inspiring report of the great state convention of the Dry Federation of Pennsylvania held at Harrisburg January 22. It was announced that our House of Representatives had ratified the amendment today. A state speaker will be in town on Monday of next week. Full announcements will be made later. The one social will be held about the first week of April. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John Law. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 8 SINKING VALLEY Miss Anna C. Tussey has returned home after sometime spent with relatives in Oil City, Salina and Altoona. Lieutenant F. I. Ellenberger left on Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where he will resume his studies in Ohio State University. Rev. Walter K. Harnish, according to appointment of Presbytery, will preach next Sabbath at Lick Run and Bald Eagle. There will be no preaching services in the Sinking Valley church. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor as usual. William M. Morrow went to State College last week when he entered the agricultural class. Mrs. William Goheen, of Boalsburg, was a recent visitor in the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Tussey. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 11 LOCAL BREVITIES Brief Notes of Happenings in and About the City Local shopmen are being paid Altoona is well represented in Johnstown. A number of sailors passing through the city from Seattle drilled on the streets yesterday. Eleventh avenue between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets has been canvassed for contributions for the Victory Arch and the response has been generous. Blair county motor car dealers have deferred the meeting relative to planning for the annual automobile show, but it will be held shortly. Constable Thaddeus W. Moore, of the First ward, made his first arrest Tuesday night, apprehending Morris Rifkin, for false pretense. The defendant settled the case later before Alderman Leake. Four claim petitions were filed at Referee Snyder's office yesterday, all being non-residents of the county, one being compensation for a death, two for disability and another for a modification. Nine and a quarter hours has been decided by the Pennsy to be a fair average for terminal time allotted to each engine from the time it reaches Altoona yard and passes through the engine-houses, ready for service again. James A. Sunderland appeared before Alderman W. C. Shuff, Fourth ward, last Friday evening to answer the charge of desertion and non-support preferred by his wife, Minne M. Sunderland. He was placed under $800 bail for his appearance at court. Albert Perry has resigned as a member of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The February meeting of the body was held earlier in the week. The board also favored extending an invitation to the Aero Club of America, to consider this city and vicinity as a field station mentioning Wopsononock in particular. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 PERSONAL NOTES Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know Charles E. Vaughn, or 3018 Spruce avenue, is confined to his home, suffering with typhoid-influenza. Mrs. E. A. McConnell and five children, of 2000 Tenth avenue, are confined to their home with the influenza. Attorney J. Banks Kurtz, of 2528 Broad avenue, who has been confined to his home the past week, is slowly recovering. Dr. Samuel P. Glover, one of the city's well known physicians, departed Wednesday night for Florida, in the hope of benefiting his health. William C. Myton and James O'Rourke, of the deputy revenue collectors' office in the Federal building are on a business mission to York. Mrs. Walter Goetz departed for Lancaster this morning, having been called there by the illness of her father, Dr. Lingenfelter, formerly of this city. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Houser left Monday night for Camp Lee to see their son, Lieutenant Murray Houser. His condition is not thought serious. Ralph G. Blair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Blair, of 213 East First avenue, is seriously ill at his home. He was formerly in the U. S. service, being discharged September 24, 1918. Hon. Fred Bell arrive home yesterday from Harrisburg to spend the remainder of the week at home. He was caught behind the wreck at Birmingham and was delayed a few hours in reaching the city. Deputy Revenue Collector T. N. Caldwell has arrived home from a business trip to Mt. Union, being called there to look after the disposition of denatured alcohol at the powder plant when it closed down. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Clair E. Lego, of 2428 Maple avenue, yesterday, a fine baby girl. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 BLAIR FOUR YOUTH DIES FROM BURNS Frank Crepage, Injured by Blazing Torch at Enginehouse, Succumbs Suddenly Suffering serious burns to the major part of his body when a torch ignited his oil-soaked clothing at No. 3 engine house on January 4, Frank Crepage, aged, 18, of Blair Four, a Pennsy oiler, died at the Altoona hospital at 12:45 p.m. yesterday. Crepage, an Austrian, was working about a locomotive when he got too close to the torch flame. The fire spread over his garments so rapidly that fellow workmen were unable to beat out the flames before the youth had been seriously seared. His condition was grave at his admission, but during the last several weeks Crepage rallied and he was improving steadily until Tuesday evening, when he became worse suddenly and gradually declined until death came. The body was taken by Funeral Director H. O. Snively, of Williamsburg, who will prepare it for burial. The funeral will be held later in the week at Williamsburg. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 DIES FROM INJURIES. Special to the Tribune. Lewistown, February 5. - Matthew Eaton, 60 years old, a tramp, is dead at the local hospital from injuries sustained Tuesday night, when he attempted to crawl in the haymow of a barn near Belleville to sleep. Eaton made a misstep in the darkness and was found unconscious in the stable the following morning. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 NEWS OF SERVICE MEN OVERSEAS AND AT HOME More Local Soldier Boys Arriving at Eastern Ports from Service in France Meyer Levenson son of Joseph and Etta Levenson of 1114 Eighteenth street, returned home yesterday from McCook aviation field at Dayton, O., with an honorable discharge from the service. He enlisted in December, 1917, and was a member of the headquarters detachment of the aviation squadron. His brother, Samuel, in the naval service, returned home a week ago. Paul W. Alberts arrived in New York City Tuesday, aboard the Agememnon after a year's service overseas, according to a card received by his mother, Mrs. Mary Alberts of 1828 Fourteenth avenue. He enlisted in the service in 1917 with the coast artillery, being later transferred to the heavy railway artillery regiment. He say hard service overseas. He was formerly manager of the Hicks grocery store on Green avenue. Charles Hufford, of battery B, 15th field artillery, Second division, located at Fahr, Germany, writes latter to his parents of 317 Eleventh avenue, Juniata, telling of his experiences overseas. He has seen much action in France, and states that he is in fine health. Captain Herman F. Lampe, of the U. S. general hospital, No. 1 at Cape May, N. J., and brother, Russell Lampe, in the service recently at Cape May, and Norfolk, Va., are spending some time with their mother in the city, Mrs. H. H. Lampe of 807 Sixth avenue. Captain Lampe will return to his hospital again, while Russell will reenter Gettysburg college. Sergeant D. Floy Bardell, of 1021 Twenty-second avenue, returned home recently from camp with an honorable discharge from the service. He entered the service on Sept. 19, 1917, going to Camp Lee, Va., where he was assigned to the 305th engineers U. S. A. S. A. R. Captain John R. Dunkel, of Co. G. 110th regiment, has rejoined his old command, having been discharged from the base hospital taking treatment for a wound in his leg according to a letter received by Mayor Rhodes Tuesday morning. His company, he states, is policing the town of Briey, in the Luxemburg district. Paul K. Lotz, of 2826 Maple avenue, has arrived at New York with his unit, the 60th coast artillery corps, according to word received by the family. He expects to be home within the next week, after nine months in the U. S. service. Herbert W. Kelley, of 812 First avenue, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kelley, writes home that he is well and is located at Teveirs, France, with the base headquarters company in the 80th division. He expects to be home in May. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 MEETING TO PLAN SOLDIERS' WELCOME Relatives and Friends of 19th Engineers Will Meet at Hotel Royal Tonight The friends and relatives of the Nineteenth Engineers, now in France, will assemble this evening at 7.45 o'clock in room No. 16, old Hotel Royal building at Tenth avenue and Thirteenth street to plan and further the arrangements for welcoming the boys home. There is likely to be some good news concerning the home coming of the soldier boys from France and the time may not be long until they do get here. They have been away for a long time and the friends are enthused in the plans to make their reception home a never-to-be-forgotten one. The committee named to plan the nature of the reception to be tendered will make its report and it is almost a certain that it will meet with the entire approval of the general body. There is also something of a definite nature concerning the demobilization of the command and the return home of the boys to be imparted. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 PAUL WESLEY GOETZ SERVES COUNTRY AT GREAT PORT OF BORDEAUX Paul Wesley Goetz (picture) Paul Wesley Goetz, son of Mrs. Annie H. Goetz, of this city, and who has resided since he was a babe with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schwartz, 835 Twentieth avenue, is an Altoona boy that has seen thousands and thousands of American soldier boys arrive in and depart from France. He is stationed at the great American made port of Bordeaux, and his departure for home is a matter for the future to decide. Private Goetz is well known to many Altoonans by reason of his having been a stamp clerk at the Altoona post office before he volunteered his services to his country. He enlisted in the aviation service on August 14, 1917, was sent to Columbus barracks August 16 and from there was assigned to Kelly field, San Antonio, Tex. He was transferred east to Mineola, L. I. and sailed for the other side with the 102nd Aero squadron in November 1917. he trained with his command in England until February 1918, since which time he has been in France. He crossed the channel with the 105th Aero squadron and was stationed in Paris for several months. For the past six months or more he has been stationed at Bordeaux, being assigned to duty at the clearance office there. He was recently transferred to the 1,106th Replacement squadron, but remains on duty at the American made port. He has had considerable experience overseas and despite his efforts to get to the front with the Americans he was detailed to duty at Bordeaux where he played his part among the Americans over there in winning the war. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 FIREMEN ANSWER 12 CALLS IN FIVE DAYS Cold Wave Starts Many Burning Flues and Companies Are in Service on Eight Trips February may be a short month but it has given city firemen a fair start toward becoming the busiest period on the calendar for many months, as the department has responded to twelve calls within five days. The companies were in service at seven places since the beginning of the month. Cold weather this week has heightened the activity of the firemen by reason of an increase in the number of burning flues when residents kept their fires going stronger. One Rex was used by No. 4 company to extinguish a burning flue at the residence of Dr. W. K. Maglaughlin, 1500 Ninth street, at 7:20 o'clock last evening. At 6:15 a. m. No. 5 firemen were called to the residence of Wayne Barrett, 924 Sixteenth street, where a burning flue was reported, but they were not in service. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 TRESPASSING STARTS AGAIN; FIVE JAILED Epidemic of Floaters Gives Pennsy Policemen Renewed Activity Here After a lull of several weeks, trespassing by floaters on the Pennsy right of way has been resumed and railroad police officers made a number of arrests yesterday, which resulted in five men being sent to jail. The throwing out of employment of hundreds of men at large eastern plants until recently engaged on war work, has caused many of them to travel westward. The major number is penniless and the floaters either steal rides on trains, or travel the ties, subjecting themselves to arrest. Jacob Kelly, James Cusick, C. Carola and J. D. Gossard were the names given by four men nabbed yesterday. They admitted their homes were "anywhere." Alderman J. C. Gorsuch, Third ward, sentenced each to ten days in the county prison, when they were unable to pay the costs. Ray Fruin, an illegal train-rider, also a floater, was committed to the same institution for twenty days. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 ALDERMANIC NOTES. Cases Heard or the Be Disposed of in Courts of Local Magistrates. Sol. Dembert, of 2301 Seventh avenue, will be given a hearing at 4 o'clock this afternoon on a charge of furnishing cigarettes or cigarette papers to minors, by Alderman Leake, First ward. Truant Officer J. R. Bratton preferred the charges. Genau and Lebo Marino, both of East Altoona, were arrested yesterday and haled before Alderman Gorsuch, Third ward, for disorderly conduct earlier in the week at East Altoona. Complaints were made by neighbors. At a hearing last evening the defendants paid $10 fine and costs each. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 WRECKED ENGINE TO BE RAISED SUNDAY Locomotive of Ill-Fated Chicago Mail Must remain in River Till Traffic Slows FUNERALS FOR VICTIMS ANNOUNCED Engine 3880, which hauled Chicago Mail, No. 18, on its eastward journey Tuesday night and which plunged from a bridge near Birmingham, killing three enginemen, will remain in the Juniata river until Sunday when it will be lifted. Officials stated last night that owing to the density of traffic on the Middle division, and the fact that only three tracks are located at the scene of the wreck, no concentrated effort can be made to raise the wrecked locomotive until Sunday, when traffic is much lighter than during the week. The task will be a Herculean one, and preparations for placing the engine on the right of way so that it may be removed to the shops, were continued yesterday. The river is about the normal stage where the engine fell. Funeral Directors Hickey & O'Neill prepared the body of Engineer J. L. Sandoe for burial yesterday morning and it was taken to his late home in Harrisburg on the 6.08 a.m. train. The corpse was terribly crushed. Obsequies for the two local victims, Samuel E. Hyle, jr., of 327 Howard avenue, and Francis McCue, 204 Walnut avenue, have been arranged. Services for Hyle will be held at his late residence at 2 p. m. Saturday. Rev. Kosman of Trinity Reformed church, and Rev. D. D. Kauffman of Grace Methodist congregation, will be in charge of the services. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. At 8:30 a.m. tomorrow the body of McCue will be taken from the home to St. Mark's Catholic church, where mass is to be celebrated at 9 a.m. Burial in Calvary cemetery. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12 ELEVATOR BREAKS; CARPENTER INJURED John F. Reed, of 222 First Avenue, Suffers a Double Fracture of Ankle John F. Reed aged 50, of 222 First avenue, a Pennsy carpenter, had his right ankle fractured badly in two places yesterday morning when the floor of an elevator at the cab and pilot shop collapsed and a heavy machine fell on him. Reed is in Altoona hospital. The accident occurred at 10 o'clock and he was admitted at 11 a.m. he was engaged in moving a machine onto the elevator when the floor gave way, precipitating the machine upon his right leg. His left ring and little fingers were badly contused. Both fractures are of a severe nature, being within a few inches of one another. An X-ray examination was made of the injury, and the break was reduced. Howard J. Foutz, aged 40, of 613 Seventh avenue, East Altoona, was pounding steel at the Fourth street blacksmith shop late Tuesday night when a fragment lodged in his right eye. The foreign body was removed at the hospital dispensary yesterday. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 12