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Altoona Tribune, Monday Morning, May 27, 1918

CAR TURNS OVER AT WHITE PINE CURVE
Buick Driven by A. I. Parish Skids on New Fill in the Road - Occupants Escape 
Serious Injury

  David Parish, of 1615 Fifteenth street, suffered a broken thumb when the light 
Buick Six automobile in which he was riding with his son, Abraham I. Parish, of 
the Altoona Overall company, skidded and turned turtle on the White Pine curve, 
midway between Ganister and Point View, at 3:30 yesterday afternoon.
  The accident occurred when the Parish car attempted to pass another 
automobile, going in the same direction, towards Point View.  The road surface 
just at the middle of the curve has been repaired, loose earth being used to 
fill the depressions.  The rain of last night had made the earth mushy and when 
the Parish car struck it it slewed about, sliding over the bank, sideswiping a 
tree and turning over.
  The occupants of the car, with the exception of the elder Mr. Parish, escaped 
without injury, although the top and windshield of the car were smashed and one 
of the mud guards slightly twisted.  The car was pulled back to the road by a 
team from one of the lumbering operations near.  It was at first feared that Mr. 
Parish had suffered a broken arm and he was taken to Williamsburg, where Dr. 
Whitaker attended him.  It was there learned that the only injury was a 
fractured thumb, and after it had been reduced he was brought to his home here.
  The party was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Abram I. Parish, David Parish, Miss 
Nettie Parish and Harry Barron, a relative of the Parish family.

JOHNSON TAKEN EAST

  Elmer B. Johnson, alias Sultzberger, and also known by several other names, 
arrested at East Altoona on Friday on the charge of impersonating a federal 
officer, was at noon Saturday taken to Philadelphia to answer to the federal 
authorities there.  He offered no resistance when the U.S. officer arrived here 
and took him in charge.

GERMAN ALIEN ARRESTED.

  Richard Beckman, a German alien enemy, was taken into custody at East Altoona 
on Saturday afternoon by Special Officed [sic] Houser at the request of the 
federal authorities.  He left the Windy City without permission after being 
registered and was traced to this city.  An officer from Chicago will arrive 
here to take him back.

G.A.R. Members to Parade

  Comrades of Post 39 and all soldiers in our midst will assemble at the 
headquarters of Col. William G. Murray Post on Thursday morning, May 30, at 8:30 
o'clock to participate in the parade and place flowers on the graves of the 
departed comrades.  Services in the Lutheran cemetery will be held at the grave 
of Comrade John H. Law; in the Catholic cemetery, at the grave of Joseph 
Tremble; Presbyterian, at the grave of Comrade John T. Akers; Greenlawn, at the 
grave of Comrade Andrew Leap; Union (colored) at the grave of William Brown.  
Upon returning from the cemeteries a short address will be delivered at the 
soldiers and sailors monument at the court house by Mr. Lynn A. Brua.  A cordial 
invitation is extended too all interested in the old veterans to help make the 
day a success.
  H. A. Miller, adjutant, George R. Curtin, commander.

HOLLIDAYSBURG
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING

  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swope, of Hillcrest, and daughter Mrs. C. F. Hays, have 
returned from Huntingdon, where they attended the funeral of Mr. Swope's 
brother.
  Max E. Moore and J. B. Metzler have returned from Reading, where they spent 
last week attending the Odd Fellows convention, as representatives of the 
Hollidaysburg lodges.
  John T. Ames, of Philadelphia, was a Sunday visitor in the 'burg.
  Miss Olive Mauk, of Pittsburg, spent the week-end with her grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Blair Mauk, of North Penn street.
  Harry C. Baldwin, of New York, was a business visitor in town on Saturday.
  Miss Olive Patton, of Ebensburg, a former resident of Hollidaysburg, is 
spending several days here with friends and relatives.
  J. A. Biddle and Frank L. Haldeck, of Pittsburg, were motor visitors in town 
on Sunday.
  Joseph Quiggle, a well known resident of the burg, who is the snare drummer in 
the Chamber of Commerce band, is now hammering his drum to beat the band in 
sheer joy.  The cause of this unusual exuberance was the arrival of the stork at 
his home on North Wayne street, last week with a big baby boy.
  James W. Anderson, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday in town with friends.
  Dr. John Powell, of the United States navy, arrived several days ago from 
France on a transport.  He spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. William Powell, of Gaysport, only being allowed a short furlough as he will 
return to France shortly on a transport loaded with soldiers.  The doctor is the 
picture of health and is highly pleased with his new life.

JUNIATA

  Mrs. Howard Wilhide and son, of 607 Second street, were week-end visitors to 
Huntingdon.
  Mrs. A. W. Geist, of 900 Second street, has returned from a visit with friends 
in Tyrone and Sinking valley.
  Mrs. Howard Mills and sons, of 417 Sixth avenue, are visiting her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Will Fair, of Huntingdon.
  Mrs. Harriet Pennington, of State College, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. 
B. Ray, of 421 Eighth avenue.
  Corporal Harvey Myers, of the quartermaster's corps, stationed at Baltimore, 
is spending a short furlough with Juniata friends.  Corporal Myers made an 
address in the Presbyterian Sunday school yesterday morning.
  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhodes and baby, of Chambersburg, are guests in the Rhodes 
home at 700 Seventh avenue.  Mr. Rhodes leaves today for Camp Lee.
  Harry Debro, of New Kensington, was a Sunday guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. 
Hattie Alward, of East Juniata.
  Paul Saleme, of the U. S. Navy at Philadelphia, spent the week-end with his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saleme, of Juniata Park.
  Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Piper, of 112 Tenth avenue, entertained over Sunday their 
brother, Will Piper, of Philadelphia.

WILLIAMSBURG

  Postmaster J. E. Detwiler was a business visitor in Hollidaysburg last 
Thursday.
  Mrs. Henry Bickley, of Philadelphia, is a guest of her son, Chemist H. G. 
Bickley, on Second street.
  Mrs. J. C. Isenberg left Saturday for Oakland, Md., where she will spend a 
month at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Bender.
  Mrs. Joseph Wilt and son, Lloyd and wife were motor visitors in Harrisburg 
last week.
  Miss Idella Hileman, an estimated resident of this place, who is suffering 
from a serious malady, was admitted to the Altoona hospital last Thursday for 
treatment.
  Mrs. DeWalt Fouse and son Paul and sister, Mrs. Lininger, of Grafton, spent 
this week-end at the C. A. Patterson home on Second street.
  Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Whittaker spent last week in Philadelphia.
  A young son arrived at the home of Merchant and Mrs. W. Ray Metz on West Third 
street last Thursday.
  J. E. Fay, the popular agent for the grocery firm of Fay, Hutchison & Co., 
Altoona, is spending a week's vacation at his home in Williamsburg.
  Hiram Kemp, of Western Pennsylvania, is visiting the home of his father and 
sister, Mr. Luther Kemp and Mrs. W. H. Treese, on East Second street.
  Miss Maude Longee, who has been critically ill during the past several months 
at her home on Second street, has greatly improved and left last Thursday for 
the Cresson sanatorium where she will undergo treatment.
  Mr. Harry Hammond, son of the late Kephart and Jane Hammond, well known to the 
older residents of this community, and wife, of Juniata, spent last Thursday at 
the home of Matthew Flaig, Mrs. Hammond's step-father, who has been confined to 
his home since returning from the Altoona hospital some time ago.  Mr. Flaig is 
one of Williamsburg's oldest residents in point of residence.  He is a director 
of the Farmers & Merchants National bank and for many years has been a familiar 
figure at the election polls serving in the capacity of judge of election, and 
shipping clerk at the paper mill until he was compelled to resign, on account of 
his health.  He is one of Williamsburg's good citizens and his many friends hope 
to see him about again.
  Otis Baker, who occupies one of the David Shelly farms in Morrison's Cove, 
narrowly escaped serious injury last Wednesday morning when his team ran away.  
While engaged in loading his wagon with coal at the Fluke yards his horses 
became frightened at the sudden escaping of steam from a nearby engine and with 
a startled plunge ran away and he was caught between the coal car and wagon for 
some distance badly lacerating his back and head.  His injuries were treated by 
a local physician, and later made the trip home.  The horses were brought to a 
standstill when a wheel caught a telephone pole on the road west of town.  
  Mrs. Fred Simpson, of Mapleton, returned to her home last Friday morning after 
a visit at the home of Druggist J. A. Simpson on West Third street.

GERMAN WOMEN MUST REGISTER

Chief of Police Tillard Will Begin Work Here on June 17

  All German alien females of Altoona must register with the local police 
authorities between June 17 and June 26.  Chief of Police Tillard on Saturday.
  Chief Tillard will secure the assistance of the corps of registrars that 
assisted him in the registration of the German male aliens and the registration 
quarters will be in the community hall on the second floor of city hall.
  Copies of rules and regulations, affidavits, forms, etc., are being mailed the 
chief by the marshal, and as soon as they arrive, he will issue an official 
notice, giving all the information the women will need as to what photographs 
they must bring and all other data they will need to know.

FRANKSTOWN

  Miss Marie Kauffman has returned home from Williamsburg, where she spent a 
pleasant visit with her friend, Miss Alma Blyler.
  Miss Ella Walsh, of Hollidaysburg, and Miss Oree Figart were recent visitors 
here.
  Miss Martha Eicholtz was a recent visitor to the Mountain City.  
  Mrs. H. N. Downing and little son, Wayland, spent Saturday with friends and 
relatives in Altoona.
  A baby boy arrived a few days ago to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Wertz.
  Mrs. J. Frank Mentzer spent Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank 
Geesey, of Hollidaysburg.
  Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart moved to the county capital on Thursday.
  J. Herbert Rodkey, wife and daughter, Marie, and Charles Merritts motored to 
Royer on Sunday and were guests for a short time of Charles Van Alleman and 
family.
  The Busy Bees of the Lutheran church were very pleasantly entertained on 
Thursday afternoon, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Price.
  The following persons were visitors at the home of Mrs. Jane Dunmire on 
Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dunmire, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman, all of Daugherty, Mr. 
and Mrs. Thomas Eckelberger and son, Ralph, of Gallitzin.
  Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Motter, of Pittsburg, are the welcome guests of Rev. and 
Mrs. W. L. Price at the Lutheran parsonage.
  Miss Annie Burket spent several days this week with relatives in the Mountain 
City.
  Mrs. Russell Delozier and son, Russell, Jr., and her daughter, Mrs. Cloyd 
Grant, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Delozier's sister, Miss Katie Wertz.
  
BAKER'S SUMMIT
  Mrs. Ida Brumbaugh and daughter, Mrs. Samuel Hoff and granddaughter, Idell, of 
Pittsburg, are visiting among Baker's Summit friends.
  Morton Long, of Fort Myers training camp, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. D. P. Long.
  Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Walters, of Altoona, spent the week end with the latter's 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Walters.
  Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pote, Mrs. Geo. H. Appleman, and Mrs. Orville Brumbaugh, 
spent Tuesday afternoon at the Nason hospital with the latter's father, A. E. 
Pote.  We are pleased to know that he is getting better.
  Miss Esther Bechtel, who had been teaching school in Canton, W. Va., has 
returned home for the summer.
  The Red Cross girls are busy this week, give them a hearty welcome.

ALDERMANIC COURT NOTES
Cases Heard and Pending Before Magistrates of the City.

  Ward Brubaker will be given a hearing this evening by Squire W. B. Fickes, of 
Logan township, on the charge of malicious mischief and cruelty to animals.  
Information was laid against this man by Walter H. McKee.  Both men reside in 
the vicinity of Cross Keys.  McKee alleges that Brubaker shot a dog belonging to 
him, the dog wearing the required license tag, and then allowed the dog to lie 
beside the road to die.
  Sam Guido, arrested on Friday evening at the Pennsy station on two charges - 
that of carrying concealed weapons and being an unnaturalized alien having 
firearms in his possession - was given a hearing before Alderman John C. Gorsuch 
at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and was held for court on both counts.
  C. M. Dann and B. L. Shippey, arrested as illegal train riders, were sentenced 
to twenty days in jail at Hollidaysburg before Alderman John C. Gorsuch on 
Saturday morning.  The trespassers were arrested by Pennsy officers. 
  Sonoreo Guido was arrested Saturday morning by Constable Harry M. Gill, of the 
Fourth ward, on the charge of carrying a revolver.  He is also charged with 
threats and with pointing the weapon at a fellow countryman, Andrew Folcarelli.  
Guido is an unnaturalized alien.
  Vincent J. Beans, of Philadelphia, and on the way to report to an Akron, O., 
draft board, was brought before Alderman John C. Gorsuch on Saturday morning on 
the charge of being drunk and disorderly on a westbound Pennsy train.  He had 
lost his railroad ticket and was so obnoxious to other passengers that he was 
removed from the train in this city.  He was given a hearing here and was then 
sent on to report for service to the Akron board.

CATCHES BIG TROUT
Paul Lawfer, of Cove Forge, Hooks a Twenty-One Inch Brown Beauty.
  Paul Lawfer, son of William M. Lawfer, of Cove Forge, has the honor of hooking 
possibly the largest trout of the season in Blair county waters.  While angling 
in the waters of Clover creek on Thursday evening he landed a twenty-one inch 
brown trout.  The fish weighed four and one-half pounds and gave the youth a 
merry battle before being landed.  On the Monday evening previous he caught two 
trout that weighed four pounds.  The total weight of the three trout was eight 
and a half pounds.

MARTINSBURG

  Mrs. J. A. Trout is visiting friends at Alum Bank and Bedford.
  Mrs. Jerre Miller is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Warren Miller, at Brooklyn, 
N.Y.
  Rev. W. H. Snyder and family are visiting relatives at Harrisburg.
  Henry R. Earlenbaugh, of Altoona, is assisting in the store of Eichelberger, 
Earlenbaugh & Co., as a clerk.  His brother, D. R. Earlenbaugh, is general 
manager of this store in which business he was actively engaged for thirty-six 
years.
  Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Mayne and son, Richard, of Duncannon, residents of our 
town a number of years ago, spent Friday with G. E. Straesser and family.
  William Keith and sister, Miss Harriet, Mrs. R. S. Isenberg and Ruth McCoy, 
composed an auto party, who visited relatives in the vicinity of Marklesburg, 
Sunday.  On their return trip a storm overtook them.  Mrs. Isenberg was 
endeavoring to fasten the curtains on the car and the driver being a little to 
the side of the road she was struck on the right arm by a telegraph pole.  She 
met with a painful accident in the breaking of her right arm just above the 
wrist.

Celebrates Birthday.
  Mrs. Elizabeth Camerer, of this place, thought to be the oldest resident in 
Morrison's Cove, on Tuesday celebrated her 98th birthday anniversary.  In honor 
of this event a number of her relatives gathered at her home on the outskirts of 
Martinsburg where a very pleasant day was spent.  Grandmother Camerer is 
enjoying good health considering her advanced years.  She spends much of her 
time in reading and on the arrival of the above friends at her home she was 
found busily engaged in placing quilt patches.  Among the guests at this 
gathering five generations were represented.

FINE CELEBRATION FOR MEMORIAL DAY
C. L. Nonemaker, Altoona, Will Be Speaker - Plan Big Parade with Good Music
  Memorial Day, May 30, will be fittingly observed in Martinsburg.  A patriotic 
address will be delivered by C. L. Nonemaker of Altoona, and all should come out 
to hear the speaker and take part in the day's services.  The members of the Red 
Cross will turn out in a body.  The Martinsburg band will furnish the 
instrumental music, while Prof. Bolger will have charge of the vocal music.
  The parade will form at the depot on the arrival of the 9:42 a.m. train and 
will proceed to the Martinsburg Hotel in the following order: Chief marshal and 
aides, Martinsburg band, soldiers, flower girls, Red Cross, Sunday schools, the 
different organizations, citizens in autos, where the exercises will be held 
after which they will proceed to Fairview cemetery and from there to Spring Hope 
cemetery, then back to the square and be dismissed.
  In the afternoon the graves in the different cemeteries in the country will be 
decorated.
  All are invited to join in the parade and help make this year's demonstration 
a success as well as make it indeed a memoriam as it should be.
  The following committees have been appointed: -
  Speakers: E. S. Burket, H. H. Lykens, Joseph Crissman.
  Music: D. K. Wireman, F. W. Brumbaugh.
  Reception: J. W. Smouse, H. H. Lykens, D. K. Wireman.
  Transportation: D. K. Wireman, Rev. W. H. Snyder.
  Flowers: F. W. Brumbaugh, H. E. Rice, C. Guy Barley, F. R. Burns Orville 
Falknor, J. E. Curfman.
  Chairs, Benches, Etc.: C. Guy Barley, Boy Scouts.
  Flags: E. S. Burket, H. H. Lykens, J. H. Nicodemus.
  Finance: D. K. Wireman, E. S. Burket.
  To visit country cemeteries in the afternoon: D. K. Wireman, F. W. Brumbaugh, 
W. H. Snyder, H. H. Lykens, E. S. Burket, Orville Falknor, J. H. Kensinger, J. 
P. Rearick.
  As many of the soldiers as can should accompany them in the afternoon.  Will 
leave the square at 2 p.m. and go to the following cemeteries: Rebecca Furnace, 
Nicodemus, Mt. Pleasant, Kensinger, near Millerstown; Mennonite, Burket, Diehl's 
Cross Roads, Kauffman, Metzker, on Piney Creek.
  By order of D. K. Wireman, Chief Marshal.

BELLWOOD

  Bellwood and Antis township are naturally very proud of the final result of 
the Red Cross campaign, which put the district $1,000.76 above its allotment, 
with Monday [sic] to spare.  The report by teams, with captain, number of 
subscribers and amount of cash and pledges, follows:
  Antis township: No. 1, H. F. Cox, 64 - $61; No. 2, G. R. Gwin, 109 - $121.90; 
No. 3, W. S. Bell, 48 - $97.70; No. 4, Alfred Cherry, 55 - $77; No. 5, A. A. 
Turnbaugh, 42 - $37.50.
  Bellwood borough: No. 1, W. A. Ford, 87 - $132.25; No. 2, C. T. Derick, 96 - 
$301.75; No. 3, W. L. Davis, 83 - $149.50; No. 4, W. A. Hauth, 114 - $235.70; 
No. 5, G. P. Orris (or Orrin), 115 - $167; No. 6, T. J. Steffan, 61 - $109.50; 
No. 7, J. E. Williamson, 143 - $755; No. 8, D. E. Wentzel, 64 - $148.85; No. 9, 
G. M. Meyers, 37 - $74.50; No. 10, E. N. Root, 64 - $105.85; No. 12, J. J. 
Irvin, 94 - $275.75; No. 13, J. M. Lupfer, 75 - $152.20; total, 1,351 
subscribers and $3,200.75.  Amount per capita for number of subscribers is 
$2.36.  The allotment was $2,200.
  Miss Ethel Ryder, of Swissvale, is a pleasant guest of her friend, Miss Myra 
Schenck.
  Malcolm Fleming is at home for a few days awaiting his call to aviation 
service.  He has been in training school and expects to qualify as a flyer.
  Rev. H. R. Shipe, pastor of Grace Lutheran church, preached to a half dozen 
Civil war veterans, to the Sons of Veterans and to the P.O.S. of A. with a large 
audience on Sunday morning.  His theme was "What mean these stones?" and his 
sermon was full of patriotism, drawing an inspiration from the past and hope for 
the future.
  Rev. E. Fulcomer, pastor of the United Evangelical church, preached a splendid 
baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Bellwood high school at the 
union service held in the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening.  The 
audience was large, decorations pretty and special music appropriate.  The 
ministers of the town, except Rev. J. F. Anderson, who is ill, were present to 
participate in the service.  The preacher chose as his text Ecclesiastes xii:13, 
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter.  Fear God and keep his 
commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."  The discourse abounded in 
words of wisdom for the young people.
  The following men are requested to meeting this evening at the Cornmesser hall 
on important business connected with the celebration: Charles Wallace, Frank 
Wertz, Clyde Laird, John Laird, A. D. Mitchell, E. A. Barrett, W. I. Davis, E. 
N. Wilson, J. J. Irvin, G. L. Holtzapple, J. C. McFarland, John Bechtol, H. M. 
Daugherty, T. J. Steffan, Howard Carr. N. T. Watters, G. R. Shaner, Blair 
Cornmesser, Harry Cornmesser, Roy McCloskey, Joseph McFarland.

EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE - Estate of Mrs. Lora W. Vandegrift, late of Altoona, Pa.  
Letters testamentary on the above named estate having been granted to the 
undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt 
payment and those having claims will present them duly proven for settlement.
  MRS. MARGARENT V. YOUNG, Executrix. 1400 Eleventh avenue.  May 11, 1918