Newspapers: Items from the Altoona Tribune, March 14, 1916, Altoona, Blair, PA Contributed and transcribed by Judy Banja jbanja@msn.com USGENWEB ARCHIVES (tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ___________________________________________________________ Note: Ellipsis (...) indicates material omitted. __ indicates section of newspaper has crumbled away, making the word(s) unreadable. Those wishing to read news articles on the court proceedings in this issue may email me for a copy of that file. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 3 HOLLIDAYSBURG NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE T. F. Greene, of Pittsburg, was a business sojourner in town yesterday. Mrs. Kate Dibert, of North Wayne street, has returned from a two weeks' visit to relatives and friends at Johnstown, her former home. Rea and Howard M. Sell II, of McKee's, were the guests of their cousin, Russell Sell, of Hickory street, over Sunday. Harry Lingenfelter, a cement worker and stone mason, departed yesterday for New York, where he has taken a position as superintendent for Bran & Stewart, concrete contractors. Mrs. Norman Pitcairn, and young daughter Ruth, of Chambersburg, are visiting relatives in town. Mrs. J. King McLanahan, jr., and daughter, Miss Helen, of East Allegheny street, are at Philadelphia visiting friends and relatives. George C. Billings, of St. Louis, Mo., was a visitor in Hollidaysburg yesterday. H. P. Andrews, of Buffalo, N.Y., is spending several days visiting friends in town. EVENTS ABOUT TOWN Hollidaysburg will soon have a new walking club that will be known as the Hollidaysburg Hikers. Those at the head of this movement are Messrs. C. L. Pruyn, Frank Suckling and Paul Smith, who will endeavor to form one of the largest clubs of hikers in the county, recognizing the great need of such pleasant and healthful recreation among the men of Hollidaysburg, the great majority of whom ride too much on wheels and sadly neglect their "shank's mare" motive power. The Brush Mountain Literary society held a very interesting meeting on Friday at the Brush mountain school house, that was largely attended. The meeting was opened with a song, followed by recitations given in a very pleasing manner by Fred Fisher and Fritz Stinebeune. Readings were also given by L. Keller, Agnes Ringler, Christ Kyle, Mrs. Keller, Dorothy Brua and Helen Brua. Special music was a feature of the meeting. The next meeting will be held on Friday, March 24. Andrew T. Stone, jr., of the Central Motor Car company, very enjoyably observed his birthday last Friday by a family gathering at his home on Walnut street. An elaborate dinner was served at which a large turkey formed the central dish. Those who participated in the pleasant function were Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Stone, sr., Dr. and Mrs. Webster Calvin, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cliber, and host's partner and brother-in-law, Frank D. Cliber. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 4 POPLAR RUN __de Hoover, of Claysburg, was the guest of his friend, Archie Shaw, recently. Miss Ruth McIntyre, of Roaring Spring, spent a few days recently at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McIntyre. Mr. and Mrs. William Kuntsman and daughter Elsie attended the funeral of their granddaughter, Helen Kuntsman, at Hollidaysburg. John Shaw of McKee, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ___y Ritchey. Messrs. Alver Shaw, Ira Diehl and ___yde Hoover left on Tuesday for Pittsburg. Following is the program for the Poplar Run Library society, which will meet at the hall this evening: Song by Society Reading of Minutes by Secretary Recitation, Edolene M. Wilt Recitation, Gerald Thompson Recitation, Vera M. Wilt Junior debate - Resolved, That winter sports are better than summer. Affirmative - Dorsey McIntyre. Negative - Lester Wilt, Ella Eger, and Gerald Thompson Recitation, Carrie Hite Recitation, Mary Leighty Quartette. Senior debate - Resolved, that Americans should not sail on belligerent vessels. Affirmative - Elmer Leighty, Charles Rimer and Emory G. Wilt. Negative - Fred H. Amadara, Regis Diehl and Harry Diehl. Referred Questions Reading - Mary Diehl, Elmaria Leighty, and Estella Ritchey. Song by Society Reading of Bugle by the Editor. ROARING SPRING Willis Hanley, of Philadelphia, while on a business trip to Pittsburg, Cincinnati and Buffalo, spent a few days recently with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hanley, of near this place. Miss Ethel Minds, of Ramey, is at present the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lorenz, of Spang street. Mr. Walter Hunt, of Altoona, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hite, of East Main street. Misses Helen Hair, Margaret Garber and Ruth Longenecker spent Sunday with friends in Martinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Campbell and son Wayne, of Juniata, spent Sunday with Mrs. Campbell's mother, Mrs. H. L. Riling. Harry Zantman, of Shamokin, was a business visitor in town yesterday. The Sunday school class of young ladies taught by Miss Clara B. Garver will hold a food sale in the Brumbaugh store room on East Main street, on Saturday. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. Miss Mildred Gill, Frank McDonald, and Dr. W. H. Robinson were among the Mountain City visitors on Friday. Miss Martha Henry, of Hollidaysburg, was entertained at the home of ___ Mrs. C. E. Vandreau, of ___ street, Saturday and Sunday. Hobart Hair, a student in State college, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hair, of Park street. Dr. William Kentner, of Altoona, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Steele, of Cemetery avenue. Miss Kathryn McMasters, of Newry, spent Friday with her niece, Mrs. E. J. Sullivan, of Walnut street. Miss Mildred Wagner, of Baltimore, Md., is at present the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Fluke, of Garver extension. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Woomer, of Altoona, spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shiers. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kurtz, of East Main street attended the funeral service of the former's uncle, Joseph Kurtz, which were held in Altoona on Sunday. An automobile party composed of fourteen women from Duncansville came here to dine at the Eldon Inn on Friday. Mrs. A. H. Stormer, of Williamsburg, is the guest of her father, A. ___ Baker, of East Main street. Miss Anna Keagy, of Martinsburg, recently spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bobb, of Spang street. ___ J. Morrison Butler spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Detwiler, ___ Woodbury. ___ John Smith, of Altoona, and [Mr. and] Mrs. W. G. Wagner, of Martinsburg, were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Ida Daugherty, over Sunday. Lee A. Wilkinson, of Altoona, recently spent some time in our town. John C. Hastie, New York representative for the Roaring Spring Book company, recently made a semi-annual business visit to headquarters. ... Misses Mary McMaster's, of Duncansville, and Blanche Hite, of Newry, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sullivan over Sunday. WOODBURY The funeral of Mrs. John D. Settle, which was held in the Reformed church last Saturday was largely attended by her many friends and relatives. Mrs. Settle was in her 80th year, and was a highly respected citizen and resided in the Cove for many years. Amongst those from a distance here in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. Charlotte Gibboney and Mrs. Maggie Clapper, of Williamsburg, Harry Cox and son, of Duncansville; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Reed, of Bellwood; Miss Flora Reed, Mrs. Ellen Coy, Jerry Coy, Mart Coy and James Coy, all of Saxton. ... James Dillon, of Akron, O., is visiting under the parental roof. David Carper and son attended the funeral of Mrs. Marietta McGregor Courter, which was held at Loop station Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buehle will move on the farm of Frank Hoover near Maria on or near the first of April. Mrs. Abram Keagy, the estimable wife of farmer Abram Keagy, was a recent caller with friends in Woodbury. Ralph Fletcher has recently moved into the S. B. Teeters house and will open a first class restaurant. Austin Shoemaker is among those on the sick list. Lawyer Ed. Pennel, of Bedford, was a business visitor in our town on Saturday evening. Mrs. Lydia Imler, who has been housed up for the past year, is able to be about again. Mrs. Ellen Coy is visiting her brother, Grant Smouse, and family. Mrs. George Clouse, two sons and daughter Verna, were Friday visitors in the home of I. W. Zook at New Enterprise. Mrs. Lavina Lecrone, son Harry and daughter Vina attended the funeral of Mrs. Lecrone's brother last week near Martinsburg. TYRONE Death of an Infant Sarah Dorothy, the month old daughter of James and Agnes Delozier, died yesterday morning of malnutrition. Funeral services at 9:30 this morning. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Rev. G. M. Glenn, in conducting the funeral service of Mrs. Carrie McConahy Zerbe yesterday afternoon, was assisted by Rev. J. H. Deibel, of the Methodist Episcopal church of Houtzdale, who is a personal friend of the McConahy family. Both clergymen delivered addresses that were couched in beautiful language, and full of comfort and inspiration for the bereaved families. Reflecting Credit on Their Alma Mater To substantiate the fact that "The Birmingham School for Girls" is a first class college preparatory school, reports from Wellesley, Wells, Ann Arbor, Mr. Holyoke, Smith, Goucher, and Allegheny, state all Birmingham students in these colleges passed the mid-winter examinations successfully - in many cases with credit. Miss Sarah Lowrie, at Goucher, has been honored by having been made president of the Young Women's Christian association of the college, and Miss Margaret Hayden has been elected president of the Athletic association at Wells. WILLIAMSBURG School Reports Following is the report of Williamsburg schools for the sixth month. Principal of schools, Chester A. Rininger. Enrollment - Boys, 169, girls 181, total 350; average attendance, boys 160, girls 168, total 328. per cent. Of attendance 96 1/2; total number on the honor roll, 220. High school - Lucille Evans, teacher - Angelina Alnise, Irene Cooper, Mary Fay, Ethel Focht, Hazel Gurd, Ethel Morgan, Amy Roush, Anna Saylor, Hazel Stroup, Ethel Whiteley, Paul Holsinger, Howard Isenberg, Ross Lantzer, Harvey Law, Blair Lininger, Paul Lytle, Lloyd Way, Willard Woods. Grammar school - M. E. McKenzie, teacher - Charles Black, Ralph Curts, Merrill Gosnell, Raymond Hinkle, John Hoover, Joseph Norris, Robert Norris, Robert Spangler, Summerfield Cornely, Elwood Eichelberger, Robert Kifer, Paul Rearick, Orpha Holsinger, Fayelta Reed, Elda Hoover, Grace Hoover, Esther Mogle, Mabel Royer, Ruth Stacey. Third intermediate - Margaret S. Patterson, teacher - Edgar Appleman, John Cavanaugh, Walter Garvn, George Patterson, Lester Park, Luther Rearick, Walter Reigh, Leo Rhule, Garfield Showalter, Robert Thompson, Emma Appleman, Elizabeth Burk, Mary Campbell, Erna Cavanaugh, Amy Cook, Bernadene Craig, Dolly Craig, Katharine Craig, Recarta Focht, Mildred Hoover, Florence Morgan, Marjorie Patterson, Martha Patterson, Nora Reed, Isabelle Shaw, Ruth Snively, Bernice Stekard, Bessie Steward, Pauline Stroup, Madeline Tate, Margaret Rabenstein. Second intermediate - Helen Mary Hileman, teacher - Wayne Ake, Earl Appleman, Edmund Brehman, Malcolm Borst, Robert Cooper, George Etchison, Marion Estep, Leslie Heustin, Elwood Lantzer, James McMahon, Virgil Sherman, Delroy Smith, Charles Snowberger, John Dean Stewart, William Stratiff, Elmer Thompson, John Watson, Kathryn Allison, Mabel Allison, Mary Aluise, Rosie Aluise, Florence Cooper, Mirian Eichelberger, Lillian Hazelett, Naomi Law, Myrtle Marks, Catharine Metz, Ruth Singleton, Isabel Straesser, Mary Straesser, Harriet Stratiff, Josephine Streicher. First intermediate, Katharine E. Ross, teacher - Isabel Allendar, Emma Estep, Hazel Focht, Evelyn Huston, Laura Kennedy, Dora Larkins, Grace Miller, Helen Pitcher, Katie Pitcher, Sara Rabenstein, Grace Reigh, Catharine Rhule, Eva Smith, Winifred Smith, Margaret Watson, Clara Westbrook, Marian Woods, John Allendar, William Cook, Elwood Detwiler, Luther Detwiler, Denver Fink, Fred Gosnell, John Gurd, Albert Law, Paul Price, Leonard Reigh, Chalmer Sherman, Winfield Showalter, Ford Singleton, John Straitiff, Clair Whiteleather, Douglas Streicher, Howard Whiteleather. Third Primary, Anna M. Hoover, teacher - Robert Aluise, Veto Aluise, George Armstrong, Ernest Cook, Elmer Estep, Belmont Edwards, Monroe Focht, Miles Focht, Kenneth Gosness, Glenn Gosnell, Clyde Justice, Vincent Monark, Albert Morgan, Chester Norris, Charles Patterson, George Reeder, Russel Fassani, Talmage White, Alice Brehman, Margaret Buck, Stella Barkley, Ruth Lang, Catharine Lewis, Lovetta Nicodemus, Ruth Noble, Marie Spangler, Elizabeth Smith. Second Primary, June Mountz, teacher - Raymond Bowman, Robert Craig, Charles Cavanaugh, Lester Funk, Samuel Graziana, Samuel Galana, George Good, Robert Huston, Donald Rice, Vasin Jurcisin, Michael Jurcisin, John Pitcher, Paul Tate, Richard Showalter, Bertha Black, Currence Cavanaugh, Pauline Estep, Pauline Graziana, Fannie Galana, Gladys Justice, Neil Kline, Elsie Morgan, Alice Rath, Helen Singleton, Rozella Williams, Thelma Edwards. First Primary - Carrie Schmucker, teacher - Raymond White, Thomas Grove, Fred Reigh, Robert Snare, Jack Fay, Kenneth Flaig, Dean Gosnell, Joseph Sassant, Melvin Patterson, Bernard Coble, Blair Grove, Frank Streasser, Edgar Deeters, Clarence Estep, Reese Barclay, Chester Galanz, Thompson Streicher, Nelson Huston, John Homsey, Dean Harpster, Mary Estep, Anna Hetrick, Frances Hoover, Meda Shultz, Mabel Stultz, Laura Vanderpool, Esther Roth, Maxine Blee, Gaynelle Morgan, Lovina Frye, Gertrude Umbower, Ruth Umbower, Ethel Homan. JUNIATA How about starting that little savings account in the First National Bank of Juniata? Spring hats for men in new shapes and colors are here. Prices $1.50 and $2. At Gilberg's. Mrs. W. R. Boyles, of 502 Sixth street, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Brooks, of Pleasant Gap, Centre county. Mrs. W. J. Jackson and daughter Edna, of 430 Sixth avenue, spent the week end in State College. Borough clerk W. H. Baird spent Sunday at his home in Milesburg. Hillis Kinley, of 409 Fifth avenue, has returned from a short visit with friends in Bellefonte. Mr. and Mrs. F. Woods Bathgate, of 201 Tenth avenue, are entertaining their sister, Miss Verna Bathgate, of Lamont. William Stahl, of 611 Eighth avenue, spent Sunday at his home in Mooresburg, Montour county. Maxwell Poorman, a student at the Eastman Business college, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Poorman, of East Juniata. Miss Katherine Selber, of Scranton, has returned home after spending the winter with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. North, of 409 Sixth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Findlay and daughter Mabel, of Youngwood, spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Black, of 703 Fifth avenue. Mrs. J. W. McCoy, of 511 Fifth avenue, was a Sunday guest of friends in Lewistown. Miss Elizabeth Benney, a student at Indiana State normal, returned to that ___ion yesterday after a week end visit at her home. S. J. Long, assessor of the Fifth ward, will sit at his resident, 413 Tenth avenue, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14-15, to change the party enrollment, or to register any voter not registered, until 9 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Parker, of 703 Sixth avenue, have gone to St. Petersburg, Fla., where they will enjoy themselves for a while. B. T. Wolf, of 517 Sixth avenue, spent Sunday at his home in Thurmont, Md. Mrs. William Burns and children, of Juniata Park, have returned from a visit to her home in Williamsport. J. J. Barry, of 615 Fifth avenue, spent Sunday in Spruce Creek. Professor Wilbur H. Fleck, professor of Latin in Wyoming seminary, Kingston, Pa., spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. A. C. Sorrick, 706 Fourth avenue. James Port, of Huntingdon, has returned home after a week end visit with George Wright, 508 Eleventh avenue. Miss Blanche Lamberson, of the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, spent the week end with friends in Llyswen. Mrs. E. B. Gettys, of 1003 Boulevard, will entertain the H. B. club this evening. BELLWOOD Our item about the Sunday Fire was sidetracked and didn't reach the compositor for yesterday's issue. The fire was caused by an overheated flue at the house occupied by Mr. and Mr. B. F. McCaulley, and burned a hole in the tin roof and up the side of the house where the flue is located. The damage was not large, owing to the prompt action of the Excelsiors and men were at work yesterday repairing it. Friends of Mrs. E. Granger, who has spent much time in Bellwood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Rightenour, will regret to learn that she has been quite seriously ill at the home of her son, Ernest Granger, at Smithfield. Miss Mary F. Anderson, of Roxborough, Philadelphia, and Mr. Edward H. Sanborn, of Germantown, were united in marriage by the Rev. Frank W. Lockwood, of Roxborough, on Friday afternoon of last week and left for an extended trip to points south and Cuba. They will be at home after May 1 at 39 Fishers Lane, Germantown. Mrs. Sanborn is the daughter of Mrs. A. A. Anderson, of Bellwood and has many friends in this vicinity, who will wish her much happiness. ALEXANDRIA Mrs. W. S. Baker, of the Shelter Inn, and Mrs. Mollie Isenberg, of Second avenue, visited friends in Bellwood and Altoona, last week. Stewart Walker, paymaster for the Aetna Powder company at Mt. Union, who has been visiting his father, Librarian E. P. Walker and family, of Main street, reports that the Aetna company employs about 1,900 men. Mrs. G. A. Trimmer visited Altoona last week. Dr. Annie Varner, of Pittsburg, expects soon to visit her father, W. S. Varner, of Second avenue. The many friends of Roy Keller, of Canoe valley, are sorry to learn that he is ill of pneumonia. Considerable sickness prevails at present. Guy Neff, of Riverside, has an attack of measles; George Spring is laid up with grip, and Miss Blanche Isenberg is sick at the residence of her father, Alfred Isenberg, of the south side. Mr. Robert McCool reports the death of Robert Roy, his horse, which in the thirty-fourth year of his youth. The Kellar Reformed church, of Canoe valley, gave a chicken and oyster supper Wednesday evening, at the residence of Carl Tussey, of Fox hollow. About $22 was cleared. Harry Sprankle, of Second avenue, has been ill of grip. Manger Thomas Kemp, of the federal Refactories company, of Alfarata, visited Philadelphia, last week. Mr. James Crape and family, of Tyrone, has moved to our beautiful suburb, South Alexandria. Harry A. Itinger visited his sister-in-law, Mrs. E. B. Wilson, of Lakemont Terrace, Saturday. Miss Esther Davis, of Canoe valley, spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. W. C. Knode, of the Hotel Juniata. Dr. C. H. Myers and his brother Edward, of Steelton, spent Sunday with their father, William Myers and family, of Main street. Miss Fannie Winters, a school teacher of Johnstown, was a weekend visitor to her mother, Mrs. Catherine Winters, of the East End. On an old-style hay wagon, drawn by four horses, the pupils of the Huntingdon High school visited the residence of W. C. Knode, Friday evening, where they enjoyed an excellent lunch prepared by Mrs. Knode and her sister, Miss Bell Schaeffer. The people here are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Geary, of Petersburg, who is survived by brothers and sisters as follows: Saul Huyette, of Philadelphia; W. Scott Huyette, of Hartslog valley; Mrs. Fannie Beck, of Frederick, Md., and Mrs. Jacob Neff, of Riverside, where she passed away. She was the wife of Rev. Geary, of Petersburg, who died some years ago. She was born and reared on the Stone Hall farm in Porter township, which now belongs to her brother, W. Scott Huyette. Mrs. Geary will be sadly missed by her large circle of friends and remembered as a kind and lovable woman who bore cheer and sunshine wherever she went. Services were held at Christ's Reformed church, this place, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Charles W. Levan, the pastor of the church, officiating. The deceased was 77 years old and was buried in the cemetery at Alexandria. John Funk and his son, Burton, visited relatives at Mt. Union, Sunday. HUNTINGDON Special to the Tribune. Huntingdon, March 13. - W. C. Odiorne, chief clerk of the Pennsylvania industrial Reformatory for more than twenty-five years, naval hero of the Civil war and one of Huntingdon's oldest citizens, died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning of heart trouble at Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, in his 75th year. Mr. Odiorne was a native of Boston, where he received his early education. He went to sea in his youth and returned in time to serve his country as a master's mate on the U.S.S. Cambridge, during the early part of the Civil war. He witnessed the battle of the Monitor and Merrimac. He was awarded a medal for valiant service during the war. Mr. Odiorne leaves his widow and seven children. He will be buried at Ardmore, near Philadelphia on Wednesday. H. R. Reynolds, who disappeared from Huntingdon, January 1, after swindling several Huntingdon county men, as manager of the local branch of the Reeves, Parvin & Co., of Philadelphia, was apprehended Saturday at Toledo, Ohio, through efforts of Private Detective Jesse Port. C. S. Rupert, a local retail grocer, was swindled out of $1,200 by Reynolds, who also passed worthless checks on several Huntingdon merchants. A. B. Ross, of Bedford, an expert agriculturist and experienced in commercial progress work, has been chosen secretary of the Huntingdon Chamber of Commerce to succeed H. N. Clark, resigned. Mr. Ross goes to work this week. DEBATE JUDGES ARE HOME. Altoona Men Act as Judges in Collegiate Debate at State College. Attorney John H. Hemphill and George H. Mosser, manager of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, returned to the city yesterday from State college, where with Claude Jones, editor of the Tyrone Herald, they acted as judges in the annual debate between Pennsylvania State college and the University of Pittsburg, on Saturday evening. The Altoona men reported the debate as being one of the warmest and most interesting they had ever attended. The question debated was "Resolved, That there should be established an international police force to enforce international treaties and agreements and to preserve international peace." Penn state had the affirmative and the University of Pittsburg supported the negative side of the question. The judges awarded the Penn State team the decision by a vote of two to one. R. L. Sackett, dean of the school of engineering, presided at the debate. Attorney Hemphill acted as judge at the debate between Juniata college and the University of Pittsburg at Juniata college last week. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 5 ALTOONAN ELECTED Principal W. H. Burd Chosen Secretary at Meeting of Educators At the semi-annual round Table conference of the public school superintendents and principals of central Pennsylvania, held in Huntingdon last Saturday, W. H. Burd, principal of the Central Grammar school, was elected secretary of the organization for the coming year. Jons Wagner, superintendent of the Bellefonte public schools, was chosen president. Prominent educators and representatives from fourteen central Pennsylvania counties were in attendance, and the meeting was one of the most interesting ever held. Superintendent of Schools H. H. Balsh and Principal George D. Robb, of the High school, were also present. Renovo was selected as the meeting place for the next conference, which will be held in October. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 8 In Other Counties Lewistown is about to establish a Y.M.C.A. Dr. S. M. Free, of DuBois, fell and broke his arm, Sunday. All licenses in Jefferson county expired last week, that county now being dry territory. The grand jury of Cambria has just reported in favor of an insane asylum for that county. The residence of Mrs. Alexander Messerman, of Yocumtown, was destroyed by fire last Saturday. Francis Ryan, a 15-year-old youth of DuBois, was shot through the left hand by a burglar Sunday morning. William Sage, a colored laborer, was accidentally killed at Lock Haven on Monday, when a lime kiln collapsed. DuBois has just celebrated what they call "baby-saving week." Speeches were made during the week by local physicians. Judge Singleton Bell, of Clearfield county, has deferred action on all wholesale and brewers' licenses but one, which was granted. Judge William H. Ruppel, of Somerset county, has granted sixty-seven licenses. This is the same number that he granted last year. A fire believe to have been of incendiary origin destroyed the McGuirk building, Philipsburg, Monday, entailing a loss of $20,000. Judge Harvey W. Whitehead, of Lycoming county, has granted ninety-five liquor licenses and held up eighteen for further consideration. John A. Duke, former teller of the Clearfield National bank, has been sentenced to five years penal servitude, by the Federal court, sitting in Pittsburg. J. R. Hilton, 31 years old, of Hooversville, Somerset county, was killed in an unknown manner Thursday night, while on duty as a B. and O. railway brakeman. Harry Suey, a brakeman on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, is in the Williamsport hospital, having had his right leg amputated as a result of injuries received when on duty. A few days ago, Charles Nuss, an eight-year-old boy, of Williamsport, had a large rusty needle removed from his leg, which in some unknown manner penetrated his flesh while he was in bed asleep. George Mullen of Minersville, Huntingdon county, thrashed Altoona Miller of the same town, after the latter had shot him through the breast with a 38- calibre revolver. Mullen is at the Blair hospital, Huntingdon. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 13 SOCIETY MISS KATHARINE GOETZ, Editor Bell Telephone 3311, from noon until 9 p.m. Bell Telephone 2480, after that hour. Surprise Party Enjoyed. A very enjoyable surprise party was held on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Treese, 212 East Fifth avenue, in honor of their daughter Miss Dollie. The evening was spent almost entirely in playing games and music. The fun-makers for the crowd were Mrs. Lamade and Andrew Banks, who entertained with their German monologue entitled, "Nobody Home." Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Treese and daughters Marie and Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Johnson and son Clifford; Mrs. E. Hoover and daughter Ruth, Mesdames Lamade, ___ver, Harris, Misses Dollie Treese, Harry Piper, Marguerite Piper, Bessie Bell, and W. Fortney; Messrs. Blair Harris, George Hahn and Andrew Banks. The hostess received quite a number of beautiful presents. Another Surprise Party. At the home of Thomas Kirkham, at Duncansville, a delightful surprise party was held on Saturday, in honor of Mr. Elkham's birthday. Those present were : Thomas Kirkham, wife and family, Fred, Paul, Ruth and Mary; Mrs. Eliza Stiffler, William Kirkham, sr., and wife, William Kirkham, Jr., wife and daughters, Dorothy and Eleanor; George W. Myers and wife, H. B. Swartz, wife and daughters Ursula and Dorothy, Harry Stiffler and wife, Howard Grove and wife and children, Evelyn, Harold and Howard; J. E. Gibson and wife; Misses Myrtle Mountz, Mollie Reinewaldt, Blanche Mountz, Eliza Kirkham, Sarah Kirkham, Mildred Tate, Sylfin Tate, and Maggie Grove; William Heilmier, Louie Russel, Mrs. John Keller and daughter, Miss Indie. GEORGE H. KIPPLE IS 81 Pennsy and Civil War Veteran's Natal Day Observed George H. Kipple, of 1711 Third street, retired Pennsy employe, Civil war veteran and brother of Andrew Kipple, of this city, attained his 81st milestone yesterday and quietly observed the event at his home. Mr. Kipple is widely known throughout the city, and was the recipient of numerous congratulatory messages and felicitations yesterday. A family dinner was served last evening at the residence of his granddaughter, Mrs. David Arthurs, with whom he resides. Born in Dauphin county, March 12, 1835, the veteran is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Kipple, both deceased. He spent his early life on the Kipple homestead farm and in April, 1858, came to this city and entered the service of the Pennsy in the freight shop, under his brother, Foreman Andrew Kipple. He worked as shophand a number of years and later was promoted to assistant foreman. When the Civil war started, Mr. Kipple enlisted in this city with Company E, Third Pennsylvania Volunteers. His service dated from April 19, 1861, and he spent three months in the Union army. One of the principal battles of his military career was the engagement at Falling Waters, Virginia. When his enlistment expired he returned to this city and resumed his work in the shops. In 1877, Mr. Kipple left Altoona, in the early spring, and followed the occupation of farming. For ten years he devoted his time to agriculture and in 1887, he returned to the city and took up his work in the local car shops. During the final twelve years of his employment he was a car inspector. On March 1, 1905, Mr. Kipple was formally retired and pensioned by the company. Since then he has lived quietly in this city. His wife died a number of years ago. One son, Charles W., is a yardmaster for the Cotton Belt railway at Wash, Tex. Mr. Kipple is one of the oldest members of B. S. Davis lodge, No. 1069, I.O.O.F. Two years ago, the veteran's sight failed suddenly and at present he is able to make his way about the city only in such territory with which he is thoroughly familiar. He is unable to read. His other faculties are perfect and otherwise he enjoys good health. AT ELBERTA SCHOOL Shamrock Box Social Will Entertain Patrons and Friends A Shamrock Box Social will be held at Elberta Mountain school Thursday evening. An interesting program is being prepared and all patrons and friends of the school are most cordially urged to be present. The program reads as follows: Solo, "We Hope You've Brought Your Smiles Along." Reading, "When Pa Shaved Off His Whiskers." Miss Dorothy McCaulley Duet, "The Hat Me Fayther Wore." Messrs. Frank and Ernest McCaulley Reading. "Betty and the Bear." Miss Helen Riddle Singing, "Tipperary." Dialogue, "The Train Leaves in Ten Minutes" - Misses Lola White, Dorothy McCaulley and Mr. Oscar White. Singing, "Forgetful Fred" The Boys of the School. Reading, Miss Georgia McElwain Duet (Lullaby) Dolly Dear Dolly Misses Lillian Larson and Dorothy McCaulley Reading, "Guilty or Not Guilty" Master George Riddle. Pantomime, "My Old Kentucky Home" Misses George McElwain, Allen Larson and Ruth Miller. Reading, "Joe Kerney" Mrs. Emma Miller. Singing, "Tally Ho." Reading, "A New Brother" Miss Edith Riddle Play, "Mrs. Willis's Will" - Characters - Mrs. Robinson - Ellen Larson Lady Spindle - Mrs. E. McCaulley Mrs. Dwindle - Thelma M. Horner Jenny - Ruth Miller Rachel - Lola White Singing, "Where the River Shannon Flows." Concert at High School Tonight. The following program of merit will be rendered this evening by the Altoona High School orchestra in the high school auditorium: Overture, "Bridal Rose," orchestra; cornet solo, "Dream of Paradise," Fred Snyder; quartette selection by Catherine O'Kieffe, Florence Brewer, Violet Bohn and Harry Bruner; violin duet, "Romantz," Martha Miller and Eugene Robb; violin solo, "The Perfect Song," Walter Ettleman; clarinet duet, "You and I," Paul Hess and Harold Moore; piano solo, "Old Black Joe," Violet Bohn; selection, "Remick Hits," orchestra; cornet duet, "What Are the Wild Waves Saying," Fred Snyder and Ralph Bohn; violin solo, "Allegro Brilliant," Robert Leman; vocal duet, "What of the Night," Miss Irvin and Harold Sawtelle; clarinet solo, "From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific," William Shorter; trombone solo, "Lily Polka," Paul Gleichert; selection, "Grand American Fantasia," orchestra. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 14 BARBERS' UNION IS FORMED LAST NIGHT Charter Presented, Officers Are Elected and Steps Taken to Secure Meeting Place A permanent union of Altoona's journeyman barbers was established last evening in a meeting of a majority of the journeymen barbers of the city, held in Miller's hall, on Sixteenth street. A meeting was held several weeks ago and steps taken to form an organization, but last evening the new charter was presented, officers were elected and installed by C. W. Foley, vice president of the national organization, and arrangements were completed for regular meetings in the future. The officers chosen for the local organization for the coming year were: President, Paul Newark; vice president, Stephen Snyder; financial secretary, S. P. Gardner; recording secretary, W. E. Smith, jr.; treasurer, A. S. Rossback; guide, C. D. Kelly; guardian, W. Cramer. The trustees selected for the year were C. Graffius, Joe Wray and D. Bratton. The local branch, which will be known as Local No. 668, Journeymen Barbers, will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month, although the next meeting will be held on March 27, after which the regular schedule will go in to effect. Another meeting place will be selected at the next meeting. Forty members have already enrolled in the local branch. SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday Morning, March 14, 1916 - page 16 PERSONAL NOTES Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know P. L. Laughlin, of 1908 Eighth avenue, spent yesterday visiting friends in Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Cunningham, of Homer City, are guests at the home of L. H. Kunkle, of 908 Seventh avenue. Mrs. J. Guy Schaeffer, of 2030 Beale avenue, left yesterday for Lancaster, where she will spend the week visiting with friends. Miss Rhoda Wyre and Sarah Sleeman and W. J. Karlheim, all of Huntingdon, were social visitors in the city yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. Ellis Bell, formerly pastor of the Eighth Avenue Methodist Episcopal church and now of Chambersburg, is here for the conference. Henry Behe, of 215 Bell avenue, has accepted a position with the B. H. Hileman dairy farm in Pleasant Valley, and has begun his duties. Miss Grace McFarlane, of 1916 Eleventh street, has returned from Warriorsmark, where she visited her cousin, Miss Edna Burket, for a few days. J. C. Soyster, the well known Chestnut avenue grocer, moved from 1015 Chestnut avenue yesterday to his newly purchased home at 1516 Ninth street. Charles Boldt, well known car shop ball player, is recovering at the Altoona hospital from an operation for hernia, which he underwent last week. John Pearson, who is employed at the Fifth Ward hotel, on Bridge street, had one of the bones of the forearm broken in a fall on the icy pavement yesterday. Miss Alice L. Glunt, of Cape Charles, Va., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret Glunt, of 2422 Broad avenue and before returning home will attend the sick bed of her niece, Miss Ruth Miller, of Reese Station, who is dangerously ill. Ward J. Hamer, of Broad avenue and Twenty-fifth street, a well known young resident, employed as motive power No. 99 clerk at East Altoona, is learning engine dispatching on the Middle division and is making excellent progress. Misses Geraldine Tressler and Nellie Galbraith are home from a visit with friends and relatives in Pittsburg and Johnstown. They were guests of honor at a pretty social event at the home of F. N. Killen and wife and report having had a most enjoyable time. Rev. Horace Lincoln Jacobs, former pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city, now Williamsport district superintendent, arrived last evening to attend the Methodist conference. He will stay at the Brunswick hotel with the other superintendents. THIS DATE 25 YEARS AGO S. L. Hare leased a room in the Calvert block on Eleventh Street for the purpose of opening a shoe store, April 1. He left for Boston to buy his stock. Two boys were arrested in the local yards by Constable Keyes for trespassing and riding on an engine, from which one had fallen while jumping on and off, and had injured his hand. They were locked up. Seventeen specific remonstrances were filed against that number of applicants of the sixty seekers of liquor licenses at Hollidaysburg. Hotels and Bellwood, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, and Altoona were the basis of the remonstrances. LOCAL BREVITIES Street Commissioner W. H. Fields had a force of men at work on East Twelfth street yesterday removing the ice from the pavement. Pasquale Disabbati, aged 32, of 111 Seventh avenue, sustained a laceration left wrist at 2:55 o'clock yesterday afternoon at No. 4 yard, East End, when a piece of rail slipped and struck his hand. He was treated at the Altoona hospital dispensary. August Hafner, the Pennsy trespasser, who was injured lat week at Bellwood while trying to board a train, regained consciousness yesterday at the Altoona hospital and it is believed he will recover. He is suffering from a concussion of the brain. No. 3 fire company was summoned to the home of Charles Shoenfelt, 166 Kettle street, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon when sparks ignited the shingles on the roof. The fire was put out however, before the firemen arrived and they did not go into service. The damage amounted to $10. At 5:15 o'clock last evening, the Duncansville motor bus struck the motor car of Charles Cassidy, of 2814 Broad avenue, at Broad avenue and Thirtieth street, tearing off the right front wheel and shoving the machine against the curb. No one was hurt. The bus was leaving the city and attempted to pass the other car, it is said. GIDEON D. CALDERWOOD IS CALLED BY DEATH Well Known Member of Altoona Police Force Succumbs to Uremia Attack Gideon D. Calderwood, of 1305 Seventeenth avenue, the oldest patrolman on the city force in point of service, died at the Altoona hospital yesterday morning at 8:50 of uremia, following an illness of over a month. Although ill for several years, he had been on duty at various times, and his condition did not become serious until a little over a week ago. Mr. Calderwood began his service on the police force twenty-six years ago, and although not employed continuously since that time, was connected with the department longer than any of his brother officers. He was born at Clearfield September 1, 1859. He was married twice. In 1873 he was married to Miss Ella P. Davison, of Tyrone, who died in 1893. To this marriage were born two children - Charles S. of Salem, Mass., and Mrs. Edward Weissman, of this city. In 1895 he was married to Miss Laura Catherine Green, of Greenwood, who survives with two children - Goldie and Florence - both at home. He is also survived by two brothers, A. P. Calderwood, of Dunlo, Cambria county, David Edward, of Carson, Wash., and Mrs. Elizabeth Meadville, of Tyrone. He was one of the organizers and a charter member of the Chickalacamoose tribe, No. 364, improved Order Red Men, and had been prominent in lodge work for a quarter of a century. The Red Men will hold special services at the late home tomorrow evening and the funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The remains will be taken to Tyrone on the 3:20 train on Thursday afternoon and interment will be made in Grand View cemetery at that place. JOHN S. BUCHANAN. As the result of injuries received in the metal yard of the Pennsy company at East Altoona on March 1, John S. Buchanan, of East Altoona, died at the Altoona hospital yesterday afternoon at 4:35 o'clock. While attending to his duties Mr. Buchanan had a very large piece of metal fall against his leg, badly crushing it and causing a compound fracture. One of the bones was forced through the flesh of the leg. Septicemia developed and his condition steadily grew worse until he passed away. Mr. Buchanan was born at Cassville, Huntingdon county, March 3, 1857, and had lived in the vicinity of Altoona for the past thirty-five years. He had been in the employ of the railroad company practically all of the time since moving to this vicinity. He was a member of the P.R.R. relief and the burial association. Deceased was of the Lutheran faith. He was the son of George and Dorcas Buchanan, who preceded him to the grave. He was married in Altoona thirty years ago to Miss Mabel Lewis, who died six years later. To this union was born Earle Crissman Buchanan, of this city, who survives. Twenty years ago he married Mrs. Rebecca Ketrow, and to this union there survive the following children: Joseph, Ruth, Verna and Leroy, all at home. His second wife died nine years ago. He is also survived by a step-son, Oscar Ketrow, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Greenland, and Mrs. J. J. Otto, of Philadelphia; William Buchanan, of Cassville; Frank Buchanan and Mrs. T. P. Crissman, of this city. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. MRS. MARY TIERNAN. At 5:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. Mary Tiernan, of 1317 Seventeenth street, died at the Mercy hospital of a complication of diseases. She had been unwell for several years but had been at the hospital but a short time. Mrs. Tiernan was born in County Mayo, Ireland, and came to Altoona when very young. She was married to John Tiernan in this city thirty-three years ago, who survives with the following children: Victor, Austin, Thomas and Ruth, all at home. She is also survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Tiernan, and the following brothers and sisters, all of whom reside in Ireland: Michael, James, John, Patrick, Mrs. Catherine Moran, Mrs. Bridget O'Malley and Mrs. Annie O'Toole. Mrs. Tiernan was a faithful member of St. John's Catholic church, from where she will be buried with requiem high mass at 8 o'clock on Thursday morning. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. SAMUEL S. DIEHL Special to the Tribune. Bedford, March 13. - Samuel S. Diehl, a well known farmer who resided on the Hollidaysburg pike, a short distance north of Bedford, died suddenly about noon on Saturday as he was preparing for dinner. He was aged 83 years and 6 months, and had been prominent in Grange circles, as well as serving as a supervisor and school director. He was twice married, both wives preceding him in death. He leaves a number of children, but two of whom reside on the home farm. The funeral services will be held at his late home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. MISS EVA L. COVALT. Special to the Tribune. Bedford, March 13. - After a long illness, Miss Eva L. Covalt died at her home on East Penn street this afternoon. Deceased was the only daughter of the late Abraham Covalt, for many years a prominent merchant of this place. Since his death and the death of her mother, a few years ago, Miss Covalt had conducted a small grocery store at this place until her illness. She is survived by one brother, James A. Covalt, of Everett. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church of Bedford. The funeral will likely be held at her late home on Thursday. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. Death of a Child. Mildred Loretta, daughter of Chas. O. and Mary P. Woods, died at the home of the parents, 710 Seventh street, at 6:40 o'clock last evening, of diphtheria, following an illness of several weeks. She was born in this city, was aged 5 years and is survived by the parents and one sister, Amy V. Funeral services and private interment at Calvary cemetery occur today. Funeral Notice. Funeral services over the remains of John Houck will be conducted at his late home, 300 sixth avenue, at 8 o'clock this evening, by his pastor, Rev. Dr. J. E. Irvine, of the Third Presbyterian church. On Wednesday morning the remains will be taken to Manor Hill, where short services will be held prior to interment in Manor Hill cemetery. ALDERMANIC NOTES. Cases Heard Or to Be Disposed of in the Courts of Local Magistrates. Alderman Crampsey, of the Second ward, dismissed the case against G. H. and H. A. Decker, of the East End, charged with false pretense by Mrs. Teresa Tromeltino, of Juniata Gap, yesterday, when Sheriff Holland notified him that the levy made on two horses and a wagon bought by Mrs. Tromeltino from the defendants, was extinct. The Deckers testified they had no criminal intention in making the sale, which was in good faith. They were under the impression, and had been told, that the levy was void. At 2 o'clock this afternoon, Alderman Buchanan, of Eighth ward, will hear the case against Mrs. Clinger, of 113 Seventh avenue, charged with conducting a disorderly house. John Conley was accorded a hearing last evening by alderman Leake, of the First ward, on the charge, brought by Truant Officer Bratton, of failing to send his son, Regis, to school. He submitted to the charge and the case was continued until this evening, pending the payment of a fine and costs. Arthur Smith was arrested by railroad officers yesterday morning and taken before Alderman Gorsuch, charged with illegal train riding. Smith was caught while trying to beat his way east from Illinois. He paid the costs, and the fine of $10 was remitted on his promise to buy a ticket to Philadelphia. Notice, Keystone B. & L. Association. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Keystone Building & Loan Association will be held on Tuesday evening between 7 and 8 o'clock in March's hall, No. 1226 Eleventh avenue, March 14, 1916, for the lection of officers and transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. This association will issue 500 shares of stock in its 39th series at said meeting, or can be obtained by application to the following: C. Gern, vice president; W. Frank Vaughn, solicitor; J. G. Davis, treasurer, H. M. Thompson, C. H. Morgan, C. H. Manlove, J. M. Harrison, Peter Moore, F. Collett, F. A. Geib, S. A. Treese, W. R. Knauer, directors. W. H. HARDMAN, President. W. O. PARSELL, Secretary. RECENT WEDDINGS Brumbaugh - Corle Mr. John L. Brumbaugh, of 120 Walnut avenue, Altoona, and Miss Sidna Florence Carle, of Claysburg, were united in marriage at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of Christ Reformed church by the pastor, Rev. O. S. Frantz. The groom is employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company and his bride is an estimable young woman, with a wide circle of friends in her own town and vicinity. The will reside in the city. Cohn - Patt. Mr. Abe Cohn, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Cohn, of 1816 Fourteenth avenue, and Miss Jennie Patt, of 1814 Fourteenth avenue, were united in marriage on Sunday afternoon at Pittsburg by Rabbi R. Scharstky. Only the immediate relatives and friends of the young couple were in attendance at the ceremony. Following the wedding a supper was served at a nearby hotel. After a wedding trip in the west, Mr. and Mrs. Cohn will make their home in newly furnished apartments at Thirteenth avenue and Eighteenth street. Mr. Cohn is employed as a clerk in his father's jewelry store at 1627 Eleventh avenue. He is an expert motorcyclist and has a reputation in central Pennsylvania as a successful racer. Van Ormer - Winebrenner. Mr. Harry F. Van Ormer and Miss Katherine M. Winebrenner, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. R. G. Winebrenner, of 1202 Eighteenth street, were married in Hagerstown, Md., in St. Mark's Lutheran church, last week by the Rev. J. William Ott. The wedding has just been announced. The bride is a popular young lady and is the daughter of the well known Pittsburg passenger engineer. Mr. Van Ormer is employed in the advertising department of the Altoona Times. The young couple will make their home in this city. Marriage Licenses Issued. To Joseph earl Summers, of Newburg, and Edna May Mallory, of 433 East Sixth avenue, Altoona. To Ed Mutzabaugh and Mary E. Berkhamer, both of Altoona. To Abraham Cohn, of 1816 Fourteenth avenue, and Jennie Patt, 1814 Fourteenth avenue, Altoona. To Elmer F. Peffer and Irene S. Pressell, both of Altoona.