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SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Saturday Morning, May 4, 1918 - page 1

ALTOONA BRAKEMAN'S FOOT CRUSHED OFF
E. H. McConnell, Aged 22, 3021 Pine Avenue, in Wilkinsburg Hospital
  E. H. McConnell, aged 22, a Pennsy freight brakeman employed on the Pittsburg 
division and residing at 3021 Pine avenue, was run down by a car in Pitcairn 
yards yesterday morning at 1 o'clock and had his right foot crushed off at the 
ankle.
  No definite details of the accident had been received here up to late last 
night.  McConnell was taken to Wilkinsburg and admitted to Columbia hospital.  
His condition is not immediately serious.
  McConnell was en route to this city with his crew, when the train was halted 
in Pitcairn yards, or was being made up preparatory to coming east, when the 
mishap occurred.  The young man had been in Pennsy service but a short time.  He 
is single and resided with his parents.

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SOCIETY NEWS
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Miss Kitty Stier and Lieutenant Kenneth C. Witherow Will Wed This Month
  The engagement of Miss Kitty Stier to Lieutenant Kenneth C. Witherow, of the 
United States ordnance department, was announced at a luncheon given yesterday 
afternoon in the Lincoln room of Caum's cafe.  The engagement had been kept a 
secret and the announcement came as a great surprise to the girls of the club.  
Pink roses and ferns were used in the lovely decorations and the centerpiece of 
roses was especially beautiful.  After the first course of the luncheon had been 
served, a flower box was delivered to Miss Stier which contained a shower 
bouquet of roses and fastened to the end of one of the ribbons was the young 
lady's engagement ring.
  Both young people are well known in the city and have a wide circle of 
friends.  Lieutenant Witherow is now located at Wright field, Fairfield, O.  The 
wedding had been planned for July but war conditions have caused a change in the 
date and the wedding will take place on May 11.  A number of guests from Tyrone 
were present.

ELDORADO LITERARY SOCIETY
Interest So Large School House Would Not Contain Audience
  The attendance at the meeting of the Eldorado Literary society last evening 
was so large that many persons were unable to get into the school house.  The 
program contained many interesting features and the participants took their 
parts exceptionally well.  A reading by Miss Shaw and a vocal duet by Miss Luma 
Reish and Mrs. Lewis were very well rendered.  The referred question, "What 
would be the course of procedure in order to have the name Roselawn, Maple Lawn 
and Garden Place abandoned and call the entire district Eldorado?" was well 
presented by D. H. Baird and the vote which followed was unanimously in favor of 
calling the entire district Eldorado.
  Selections by the mandolin club of Altoona were well received, and Scott 
Bennett entertained the audience in a remarkable way with comic vocal 
selections.
  The debate, "Resolved, That the policy of excluding Chinese laborers from the 
United States should be maintained and rigorously enforced," was supported on 
the affirmative by Ralph Mutzabaugh and William Kuhn, and on the negative by 
Regis Mutzabaugh and Howard Hoover.  Strong and forceful arguments were 
presented by both sides.  The decision of the judges was rendered in favor of 
the negative.  The reading of the "Eldorado Owl" by the editor, Chester Fink, 
and the question box conducted by Harold Gates, were entertaining and 
instructive features.

Mrs. E. T. Moore Hostess.
  Mrs. E. T. Moore, of 322 Bell avenue, was hostess to the members of the Help 
One Another Crochet club last evening.  Piano and victrola selections were 
enjoyed.  Crocheting and sewing were features of the evening.  Dainty 
refreshments were served by the hostess.
  Those present besides the hostess were Mesdame L. R. Dunn, C. C. Lightfoot, W. 
R. Overcash, J. W. Bookhamer, H. F. Everhart, C. F. Moore, I. R. Stout, W. H. 
Stiver, W. E. Lee, J. T. Bigelow, S. L. Moore.  The guest of the club was Mrs. 
Jennie Stewart.  The next meeting will be held in two weeks at the home of Mrs. 
Roy Dunn, First avenue.

FRATERNAL ORDERS
Knights of King Arthur Elect.
  The Mountain City castle, No. 2177, of the Knights of King Arthur held its 
annual election of officers last evening.  The following officers were elected: 
Sir king, John McCartney; assistant sir king, Rolf Nugent; sir seneschal, John 
Linton; sir master of the exchequer, Edward Holtzinger; sir constable, Ellis 
Werft; castle court representative, Harold Stultz; chancellors, Richard Nugent, 
Robert Loudon, and Eugene Slep; chamberlains, Robert Moran, Richard Nugent, and 
Charles Hauser; sentinel, John Morrow.  William Hahn was appointed by the sir 
king as page, Mr. Breisacher was elected to the honorary position of sir baron.  
After a few short speeches by the newly elected officers, the meeting was 
adjourned.

SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Saturday Morning, May 4, 1918 - page 3

CHANCE FOR ALTOONANS IN ARMY TANK CORPS
Locomotive Engineer Is the First to Apply for Job on U.S. Boche-Killer
  For the first time since Uncle Sam joined hands with the Allies in the German-
killing game, an opportunity is offered Altoonans to get into the army tank 
service overseas, through the public service reserve offices, Commerce building.
  Successful applicants will undergo a brief course of preparatory training in 
handling, operating and maintaining the big land cruisers, in this country and 
then will go direct to France.  These men are likely to see actual service 
sooner than recruits for any other branch of the army.
  A Pennsy locomotive engineer applied several weeks ago, when there was no call 
for tank recruits.  He was so eager to fight boches by means of tanks that he 
asked for a lengthy furlough and prepared to go at once.  He was referred to the 
New York office of the tank corps and has likely enlisted.
  Director Chester R. Anthony, of the Blair county public service reserve 
office, has received applications from several Altoona men and youths qualified 
for this special branch of the army, and they will be accepted and forwarded 
soon, it is expected.
  Experienced cooks, store keepers, machine gun mechanics, auto engine workers, 
tractor drivers, heavy auto truck drivers, motorcyclists, topographers, 
telephone operators, blacksmiths, lathe hands, machine designers, bench 
machinists and acetelyne welders are wanted at once.

SELECTIONS from the Altoona Tribune, Saturday Morning, May 4, 1918 - page 4

TYRONE TOPICS

NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE 
  The many friends of Dr. John B. Nason, who is now in the United States 
service, will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted to the position of 
captain.  Captain Nason is now stationed at Washington barracks, D.C., where he 
is a member of an engineer regiment.
  William T. Laurie, of Logan avenue, has accepted a position with the 
Pennsylvania railroad company as clerk in the Tyrone freight station, under the 
direction of William A. Reed.  The young man will enter upon his new duties 
Monday.

OBITUARY
Mrs. Rebecca S. Reed
  Mrs. Rebecca Saylor Reed, wife of James Reed, passed away at her home, 856 
Eighteenth street, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, death being due to cancer 
of the stomach.  Deceased was born at Huntingdon Furnace on July 31, 1848.  
Surviving to mourn her death besides the husband is one brother, Robert Saylor, 
of Tyrone, and one sister, Mrs. Amelia Gunsalus, of Canton, O.  Funeral services 
will be held in the Columbia Avenue Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 1:30 
o'clock, conducted by Rev. John A. Heard.  Interment in Grand View cemetery.

Death of a Child
  Mary Catherine, infant daughter of Fred A. and Ada B. Miller, died at the 
parental home, 967 Belmont avenue, on Thursday evening.  The little girl was 
born October 21, 1916.  Funeral services will be conducted at the Burns home, 
945 Jefferson avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. 
A. Fasick, D.D., pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church.  Interment in 
Eastlawn cemetery.

WILLIAMSBURG
  E. T. Clark was an Altoona visitor Thursday.
  Robert Fay, of the firm of Fay, Hutchison & Co., Altoona, and son, who is 
serving in the national army, were visitors the first of the week at the home of 
the former's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Fay, on Plum street.
  David Snyder, yardmaster for the Pennsylvania Railroad company, Altoona, was a 
visitor in Williamsburg Thursday.
  Mrs. Bertram Cunningham, who has been seriously ill at the Altoona hospital 
for the last several weeks is improving slowly and her many friends hope for her 
return home soon.
  With the close of the Williamsburg public schools on april 30, Prof. C. A. 
Rininger, who has been the principal for the past four years departed Wednesday 
for Bedford county, where he will join his family and reside on the farm 
occupied by Mrs. Rininger's parents, and engage in the pursuit of agriculture 
for the next year.  His residence purchased by Jesse Shelley has been leased by 
W. M. Wagner.
  Mrs. Charles Mingle, of Catharine township, was admitted to the Altoona 
hospital where she underwent an operation Wednesday.
  Druggist Frank Allender and bride (nee Miss Esther Jones, of Ebensburg, niece 
of Dr. E. H. Good), of Altoona, are visitors in town among relatives, stopping 
at the home of the druggist's aunt, Mrs. Walter McMahan, on High street.
  The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Thomas, who died at her home on Clover Creek Tuesday 
of tuberculosis occurred Thursday morning.  One daughter survives, her husband 
having died one year ago.  Interment was made in St. Joseph's cemetery, 
Williamsburg.
  Charles W. McLaughlin, general manager of the Lehigh Valley silk mill, has 
resigned his position and returned to his former home at York.  His successor, 
Mr. Galagher, has assumed the management.
  Mrs. Aura Bell and Mrs. Scott Wagner left Thursday evening for Camp Lee, Va., 
to visit the former's son, Earl Bell, and the latter's husband before their 
departure for Europe.
  One of the most splendid records of patriotism called forth by war conditions 
and typical of the spirit which prevails in district No. 4 during the third 
Liberty loan drive is that of W. W. England, a prominent farmer of Catherine 
township and family, who have subscribed for nine Liberty bonds, while two sons 
enlisted in the national service, Raymond at Fort Worth, Tex., and the late 
Arthur England who died of pneumonia at Camp Huston.
  Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Ross and daughter, Mrs. E. H. Good and R. R. Roller left 
Friday afternoon for New York, to visit Lieut. F. P. Ross.
  The Williamsburg contingent of drafted men  who left for Camp Thomas, Ky., 
Friday morning were: Oscar Garber, Arthur Sylvester, James and Peter Dempsie, 
and A. R. Wance.

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FRANKSTOWN

  On Thursday Mrs. Blair Kauffman, Mrs. Florence Boose and Annie Dunmire, 
visited their uncle, David Carles, who is lying seriously ill at the Mercy 
hospital, Altoona.
  Mrs. Delia Funk was a recent visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs. Agnes 
Treese, of Altoona.
  Mrs. Harry Bailey, of Lakemont, was a recent visitor at the home of her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hainsey.
  Herman Felker, of Beaver Springs, Snyder county, is visiting at the home of 
his brother, Reuben Felker.
  Miss Lillian Blyler has returned home from a visit of several weeks with 
relatives at Williamsburg.
  Malchom Hileman, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Hileman, sr., and Milo Confer, son 
of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Confer, are the latest to join the ranks of autoists, as 
they both have purchased Saxon roadsters.
  Mrs. Joseph Weaver, who has been seriously ill for the past two months, has 
recovered sufficiently as to permit her to be up and around again, of which her 
friends will be pleased to learn.
  Miss Ruth Bice was a recent visitor at Hollidaysburg.
  Mrs. Lizzie M. Gibson, of Altoona, is spending some time with Mrs. Margaret 
Kephart.
  Miss Annie Burket, of Geeseytown, was shopping in Altoona on Thursday.
  Edward Slippey, who is employed as a fireman on the Pittsburg division, at 
Pitcairn, spent a short time between trains with his family on Wednesday 
evening.
  Mrs. J. M. Delozier and daughter, Miss Cora, were in Altoona last Saturday 
attending the funeral of George Howard Good, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. 
James Good.
  Mrs. Margaret Kephart, who was a patient at the Nason hospital, Roaring 
Spring, for several weeks, has returned home, much improved in health.
  Henry Bailey, formerly of this place, is a patient at the Nason hospital.  Mr. 
Bailey is a railroader and was seriously injured several days ago, while in the 
discharge of his duties.
  C. R. Delozier, of Altoona, was a recent visitor at the home of his brother-
in-law, John G. Wertz.
  Walter Slippey and bride were tendered a serenading by the calathumpian band 
on Wednesday evening.
  Beginning May 6, will be clean-up week and it is hoped that all persons will 
have their premises put in sanitary condition before J. Frank Mentzer, health 
officer for Blair and Frankstown townships, makes his tour of inspection, thus 
using every precaution in guarding the communities from all contagious diseases.

ROARING SPRING HAS FINE COMMENCEMENT
One Member of Class Is in France - Fifteen Receive diplomas at Exercises
HON. R. B. TEITRICK IS SPEAKER
Special to the Tribune.
  Roaring Spring, May 3. - The graduation exercises of the Roaring Spring high 
school last evening were indeed a red letter event, witnessed and appreciated by 
an audience that taxed the capacity of the spacious auditorium beyond its 
capacity.
  Music for the occasion was furnished by the Roaring Spring orchestra and the 
various selections won hearty applause.  Decorations were attractive. Consisting 
of palms, evergreens and choice flowers.  A railing and grill work effect of 
crepe paper in maroon and gold, the class colors, formed a barricade in front of 
the footlights.  An arch spanned the platform, from which hung pendants bearing 
the inscription, "1918 - R.S.H.S."  The decorations were greatly admired by all 
present.
  Promptly at 8 o'clock the orchestra opened the exercises with an appropriate 
processional, the juniors passing to their seats and the graduates, high school 
faculty, Revs. A. S. Williams and A. A. Hartman, Deputy State Superintendent 
Reed B. Teitrick and County Superintendent T. S. Davis marching to the platform.  
Rev. A. S. Williams, of the Methodist Episcopal church, delivered the 
invocation.
  Miss Emma Bulger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Bulger, of Water street, was 
the salutatorian.  Her oration was well prepared and creditably rendered.  She 
received hearty applause.  Miss Vera Garver, of the class of 1914, finely 
rendered the piano solo, "Gavotte."
  Howard F. Hair, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hair, of Main street, followed with 
the valedictory address, delivered in good voice and pleasing manner, fully 
vindicating his reputation for diligence and hard work, and showing that he, 
like the salutatorian, merited the honor bestowed upon him.
  The orchestra then delighted the audience with an overture, "Bohemian Girl," 
after which Deputy State Superintendent Teitrick delivered the address of the 
evening.  For fully an hour he spoke, delighting his audience with one of the 
most pleasing and instructive addresses ever delivered to a graduating class 
here. It abounded in appropriate humor and good advice to all present.  Dr. 
Teitrick is up to date on the issues and progress of the war and gave his 
audience an illuminating discussion thereof.  His address from the same rostrum 
two years ago won for him many friends.  They showed their appreciation of his 
return for this occasion and he will be given a royal welcome should he again be 
called to address an audience here.
  Miss Dorothy McGinnis, of the class of 1917, gave a well rendered vocal solo, 
accompanied on the piano by Miss Helen Berkheimer, of the class of 1915.
  Principal H. B. King, after an appropriate address, presented to each graduate 
the diploma that represented the goal of school work.  The class roster includes 
Misses Emma Ruth Bulger, Lillian Irene Croyle, Myrtle Fay Croft, Helen Gould 
Hall, Mae Marie Hartman; Messrs. Warren Michael Bechtel, Harry Philip Brunner, 
Howard Franklin Hair, Roscoe Leslie Hileman, Dewey S. Hayes, Charles Harker 
Dick, John Franklin McDermott, Chalmer Carl Sell, Joseph Lester Showalter and 
Slater Stephen Yoder.
  The benediction by Rev. Mr. Hartman, of the Reformed church, ended one of the 
most successful commencement exercises ever held here, reflecting great credit 
upon graduates, faculty and school board.
  Our entire town and community were very sorry that Byron Williams, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. James S. Williams, a member of the class of 1918, could not, by reason 
of his service "Somewhere in France" in the great war now on against the bloody 
Hun, be permitted to complete the course and be present to receive his honors.  
All hope he may be spared to return and yet receive them.  His father received a 
letter from him yesterday, stating he is well.

BELLWOOD

  Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rice left yesterday for Douglass, Ariz.  A message was 
received early in the morning stating that their son Harry's condition had again 
become very critical and his recovery was doubtful.  Bellwood friends are hoping 
that better news may await them at the end of the long journey in suspense.
  Mrs. James Myers and Mrs. Wesley Kustaborder yesterday had a visit from their 
brother, Clarence E. Buchanan, of the medical detachment, Eighth Division Supply 
Train, Motor Truck Convoy, Baltimore, Md.  The young man had a forty-eight-hour 
furlough.  He was accompanied by his brother, George Buchanan, of Altoona, and 
his brother-in-law, John Closson, of Gallitzin.  He left last evening for 
Gettysburg, where he will be joined by his brother James, of the same company.  
They are en route to Baltimore from Detroit, Mich., on their second trip for 
motor truck supplies.

BEDFORD

Fifteen Local Boys Leave for Training at Fort Thomas, Newport, Ky.
  Bedford, Pa., May 3. - Fifteen Bedford county boys left here on the 8:47 train 
this morning, bound for Fort Thomas, Newport, Ky., to enter training.  They were 
in command of William T. Skipper. Of Six Mile Run.  Last evening appropriate 
farewell exercises were held in the court house, at which time Dr. Walter M. 
Hill, of Everett, who has been the examining physician, made an inspiring 
address.  The list comprised the following boys:
  Howard E. Whitfield, Everett, Rt. 1; Chas. D. Manges, Hyndman; Wm. T. Skipper, 
Six Mile Run; David R. Butler, Rt. 3, Everett; Harrison S. Wilkins, Saxton; Roy 
Eichelberger, Langdondale; Harry J. Dibert, Pavia; Bernard F. Fisher and Clayton 
Rose, Bedford; Wm. G. Brallier, Riddlesburg; Irvin R. Ruby, Rt. 2, Flinstone, 
Md.; Wesley C. Wolf, Osterburg; Roy Mentzer, Loysburg; Charles E. Reed, Saxton; 
and Clyde F. Rose, formerly of Bedford township, who came from Chappell, Neb.
  They were accompanied to the depot by the Boy Scouts and the local band.

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DUNCANSVILLE

  Miss Alma Wilt is visiting friends at Claysburg.
  Mrs. John Green, of Portage, is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. G. Engle.
  Mrs. Clinton Fleegle, of Altoona, was in town on Thursday, visiting friends.

The Amicus club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Oscar Wilson at her 
residence in Altoona on Thursday afternoon.
  Postmaster M. B. Albright will shortly order a large service flag to be placed 
in front of the post office, containing starts to the number of patrons of the 
office now in the service.  All patrons should be interested in this project and 
help furnish the funds required but furnish the names of the boys in the 
service, many of which he already has.  It is the desire of the postmaster to 
have the service flag raising on Memorial Day.  The committee on affairs for 
that day, however, has not taken up the project. 
  On Tuesday evening Professor A. H. Martin was given a delightful farewell 
party at the home of Miss Mae Lupold.  The evening was spent in games, singing 
and feasting.  Miss Clara Lindsey and Homer Treese rendered a vocal duet.  Those 
present, besides those mentioned, were Ed. Parry, H. M. Liebegott, Carrie Harker 
and Gertrude Delozier.

IN OTHER COUNTIES
  The Moose building at Osceola caught fire about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning, 
the flames breaking through the roof.  The fire company responded promptly but 
the entire upper portion of the building was burned before the flames were under 
control.
  Pixolo Baglioni, an Italian, employed by the Mason, Hanger company, in double 
tracking for the Cumberland Valley railroad, at Shippensburg, was instantly 
killed Monday when he stooped to pick up an electric feed cable cut with stones 
from a heavy blast.
  Mr. and Mrs. Adam Beck, Mr. and Mrs. James Leamer and Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas 
Beck, all of Burnside township, Clearfield county, and members of the same 
family, each celebrated their golden wedding anniversary during the month of 
April.

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HOLLIDAYSBURG

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
  Colonel Wm. G. Murray post No. 39, G.A.R., appeals to the citizens of 
Hollidaysburg and all organizations to assist and take part in the proper 
observance of Memorial Day, May 30, 1918.
  Realizing the advanced age of the comrades of the G.A.R., the post recognizes 
the fact that it is difficult for it alone to properly celebrate this annual 
occasion and the old soldiers are thus compelled to ask other bodies to take 
part and assist them in paying the proper respect to the memories of their dead 
comrades and participate actively in the Memorial Day exercises.
  The following citizens have been selected to visit the several schools of the 
town on Monday afternoon, May 27 and encourage the teachers and scholars to 
assist by making short patriotic addresses.
  St. Michael's school - Rev. John J. Ergler, Robert W. Smith, esq., Anthony 
Reiser, James W. Gromiller, August Metzgar, Frank H. Fay, esq.
  St. Mary's school - Rev. Patrick Vereker, Thomas Lawley, John Woodcock, esq., 
Isaac M. Irvin, George Rowen, Peter Morgan.
  Gaysport school - B. F. Warfel, esq., F. J. Over, George W. Thomas, Geo. R. 
Curtis, Thomas Lloyd.
  High school - Rev. C. D. Nonemaker, Marion D. Patterson, esq., Rev. W. H. Orr, 
Thomas H. Suckling, Levi Leedom, A. R. Deihl, Rev. W. N. Hoover.
  Hillcrest school - W. I. Woodcock, esq., Rev. E. E. Harter, Rev. George A. 
Ehrgood, O. H. Hewit, esq., John M. Snyder, Rev. Robert White.
  Highland Hall school - George G. Patterson, esq., Rev. W. E. Kunkle, J. K. 
McLanahan, jr., J. C. Dysart, Rev. Julius F. Seebach, J. H. Reed.
  The annual memorial services of post 39, G.A.R., will be held in the Baptist 
church on Sunday morning, May 26, at 11 o'clock, where the Memorial sermon will 
be delivered by the pastor, Rev. Robert White.
  Further details will be announced later.

HIGHLAND HALL NOTES
  The following is the cast for the charming plays to be given by the lower 
school of Miss Cowles' school for girls, Highland hall, for a Red Cross benefit 
this evening at 8 o'clock.  There will be no charge for admission, but a 
collection will be received:
"The House of the Heart."
  Time, latter half of the Seventeenth century (1678-79).  Prologue, spoken by 
"Experience," Dorothy Stauffer; "Child," Katherine Hastings; "Wisdom" Dorothea 
Silliman; "Love," Stewart North; "Cheerfulness," Jane Anderson; "Industry," 
Frances Swengle; "Lady Gossip," Elizabeth Vipond, Alice Tillard; pages, Tillard; 
"Vanity," Elizabeth Biddle; "Grumble," Emily Patton; "Dame Quarrelsome," Lucy 
Beswick; "Envy," Angelica Gibbs, Epilogue, spoken by "Experience."
"Snow White."
  "Princess Snow White," Elizabeth Biddle; "Queen Stepmother," Jane Anderson; 
"Prince Florimel," Stewart North; "Pippo," the biggest dwarf, Frances Swengle; 
"Mop," the second dwarf, Dorothea Silliman; "Zeppa," the lazy dwarf, Emily 
Patton; other dwarfs, Angelica Gibbs, Elizabeth Vipond, Alice Tillard; pages to 
the queen, Katherine Hastings, Lucy Beswick.

TWENTY-ONE MEN GO TO SOUTHERN CAMP
Lynn A. Brua and Secretary R. W. Smith Speakers at Farewell Exercises
  Under the azure sky and warm sunshine of a perfect May morning, twenty-one 
young men of county draft district No. 1 left Hollidaysburg yesterday with 
spirits heightened by the beautiful weather and messages of good cheer that were 
showered upon them, for southern camp grounds, to prepare to do their share in 
the world-wide battle for democracy.
  Prior to their departure they were given a farewell demonstration at the court 
house at 9:30 o'clock, which was attended by the townspeople and friends and 
relatives of the departing soldiers.  The gathering was presided over by Robert 
W. Smith, esq., of the local draft board.  A very eloquent and inspiring 
address, in which the boys were given every encouragement to do battle against 
the hideous Hun, was delivered by Mr. Lynn A. Brua, one of Hollidaysburg's most 
prominent citizens.
  Mr. Brua spoke in his usual glowing and forceful style, his words having a 
cheering instead of a depressing effect on the assembled draftees and audience.  
He warmly congratulated the new soldiers, who were quitting their homes for the 
greatest cause the world has ever known, and told what a great and glorious 
honor it is to be a soldier of these great United States.
  Secretary R. W. Smith gave the young men a short talk in which he said the 
government has said that all men must go clean.  The secretary said he had just 
received a warning notice from the department which is deeply interested in the 
men.  This notice warns against the sale of an intoxicating liquors to the 
drafted men, which is strictly forbidden.  Any person making such sale is liable 
to a fine of $1,000 or imprisonment for a period of twelve years, or both.
  Ex-Sheriff Harry S. Holland, late of the local draft board, who resigned to 
accept a captaincy in the quartermaster's corps of the U.S. army, yesterday 
received his commission, with orders to report at once for service.  The new 
captain was accordingly sworn in yesterday by Secretary Smith, who said he 
regretted to see Mr. Holland sever his connection with the local draft board, of 
which he was a useful member, but he is glad he is going to a larger field of 
usefulness.
  The names of the twenty-one draftees were next called and they were inducted 
into the service of the government.  Clarence Grove Price, of Williamsburg, for 
six years a member of the National Guard, was selected to lead the men to camp.  
This is the young man's third enlistment in the service of his country, and in 
placing the men in his charge Secretary Smith said that out of 400 men sent 
away, there was no finer degree of patriotism exhibited than that shown by Mr. 
Price.
  When the exercises were ended the new soldiers were escorted to the depot at 
Gaysport.  The line of march was headed by Lieutenant Colonel Harry A. Miller 
and Chief of Police Harry Bowman, followed by members of company G, Home Defense 
Police; Burgess J. C. Lang, members of the draft board, other citizens, the new 
Liberty band (that provided excellent music), with the departing soldiers in the 
rear.  The band played "Keep the Home Fires Burning," and the streets were lined 
with people, many of whom followed the parade to the station to bid farewell to 
the boys, who left on the Bedford train at 10:20 o'clock for Altoona.  Before 
leaving they were provided with Red Cross comfort kits.
  Following is the list of the men:
  Clarence Grove Price, Williamsburg.
  Joseph E. Miller, Hollidaysburg, R.D. No. 2.
  Michael John Chismar, Hollidaysburg.
  Arthur Ferdinand Sylvester, Williamsburg.
  George Lewis Frazier, Hollidaysburg.
  Carmine Di Bartolomeo, Wertz.
  Bert Harrison Haman, Claysburg.
  Charles Sumner Stephens, Roaring Spring.
  Walter Scott Rhodes, Royer.
  Charles Oscar Garber, Shellytown.
  Edward Charles Riley, Hollidaysburg.
  Anthony R. Wance, Williamsburg.
  Russell C. Burger, East Freedom.
  Claud Edward Rupp, Duncansville.
  Raymond Plank Myers, Roaring Spring.
  Francis Ferdinand Garber, Roaring Spring.
  William Russell Morgan, Roaring Spring.
  Harry William Yingling, Hollidaysburg.
  Peter Dempsie, Williamsburg.
  James Dempsie, Williamsburg.
  Induction for the Sixty-sixth Engineers, Laurel, Md.: Herbert Sanders Bolger, 
of Martinsburg.

PEOPLE COMING AND GOING
  Miss Dorothy Costlow, of Lovett, Pa., is visiting her aunt, Miss Jennie 
Lovett, of Allegheny street.
  J. C. Allen and W. T. Smith, of Pittsburg, were business visitors in town 
yesterday.
  J. C. Keller, the well known milk man, is moving from Northfield to the E. C. 
Bell farm west of Gaysport that he recently purchased.
  Prothonotary Guy R. Lingafelt has purchased from Merrill Gildea a handsome 
1918 model Buick six touring car.
  Walter Martz, son of Contractor J. A. Martz, and Clarence McCurdy, son of Hon. 
Samuel M. McCurdy, two local young men recently sent to Waco, Tex., for training 
in the United States aviation service, have been sent to an aviation school, 
where they will take a three months' course in air craft.

EVENTS ABOUT TOWN
  Ex-Sheriff Harry S. Holland who was some weeks ago appointed as a captain in 
the U.S. Remount service, yesterday morning received a telegram from General 
Bothals at Washington, D.C., ordering him to report at once at Camp Greene, 
Charlottesville, N.C.  Sheriff Holland recently resigned as president of the 
local draft board on account of his appointment.  He will be a purchasing agent 
in buying horses for the United States government, which work will require him 
to travel extensively.  The ex-sheriff has a complete knowledge of horses and 
will be a valuable acquisition of this branch of the service.  He expects to 
take his departure today.

Fifteen Eggs and Sixteen Chicks
  Chief of Police Harry Bowman recently set a Plymouth Rock hen with fifteen 
white leghorn eggs, and when the chicks hatched out, he was astounded to find 
sixteen little fluffy balls of life in the nest.  The astonished chief rubbed 
his eyes, put on his glasses and took a closer look, to make sure that his 
optics had not deceived him.  But they had not, as a careful count showed 
sixteen peepies.  One however was black, all the others being white.  The old 
hen while sitting on the nest of eggs laid by another hen, had laid one egg, 
which had also hatched out.  Mr. Bowman is proud of his record-breaking hen and 
would not part with her for any money.
  David Nokes has been appointed water superintendent of Gaysport, to succeed 
George Treese, who resigned after thirty years' service.

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JUNIATA

PERSONALS
  Miss Grace Bain, of 215 Ninth avenue, left last night for a week-end visit to 
Petersburg and Alexandria, Va.
  M. F. Poorman, of State college, was a guest of K. E. Heckman, 1731 Fourth 
avenue, Thursday evening.
  Miss Miriam Moore, of Salona, left on Thursday for home, after being a guest 
of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brumgard, of 719 Fourth avenue.
  School superintendent M. B. Wineland went to Martinsburg last evening to spend 
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Mary Wineland.

Induct Two Into Service.
  The East Side city draft board last evening inducted two registrants into the 
federal service, both joining the engineering corps.  They left last evening.  
Albert W. Beattie, of 417 First avenue, joins the Sixty-sixth Engineers at 
Laurel, Md., and Chester P. Mock joins the Fifty-third Engineers at Camp Dix, 
Wrightstown, N.J.

FAREWELL TENDERED PASTOR

  St. Paul's Reformed church people last evening gave a cordial farewell 
socially to the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Peters - not because they are glad to lose 
the pastor and his good wife, but to terminate four years of pleasant 
association with a fitting Godspeed to beloved friends.  Rev. Mr. Peters and 
family will leave on Wednesday of next week for a new home in Buffalo, where he 
assumes the pastorate of St. Paul's Reformed church of that city.  They were 
last night guests of honor in the Juniata St. Paul's church and the congregation 
was present to extend respectful best wishes for continued success in a new 
field.  The well planned affair included a choice program and a collation of 
refreshments, the mental feast coming first.  The Rev. Oswin S. Frantz, of 
Altoona, was the speaker of the evening and choice music and readings were given 
by members and friends of the church.
  Readings by Misses Emily Sayers and Della Steffy, Miss Kathryn Robb in sweet 
soprano solo, Misses Miriam and Pauline Beaver, in vocal duet, Messrs. Lloyd 
Mauk, F. H. Dickson and Clarence Reigh in male quartette, with E. P. Cox as 
soloist and director were entertaining numbers on a program that culminated in a 
presentation address by George C. Lynn.  On behalf of the congregation, Mr. Lynn 
tendered to the Rev. and Mrs. Peters two comfortable chairs as parting gifts and 
little Miss Miriam Tussey presented to little Miss Josephine Peters a child's 
silver set.  Rev. Mr. Peters responded with remarks of appreciation of the gifts 
- "still more so of the relation that has existed between pastor and people for 
four years."  Mrs. Peters also spoke briefly and the beloved pair were occupied 
for a couple of hours with the best wishes of warm friends and the hand clasp of 
good fellowship.
  They are both highly valued in Juniata, in pastoral work, in public 
benevolence, in the patriotic movement incidental to war and in the social life 
of the borough.  That the Rev. Charles Peters will occupy the pulpit of St. 
Paul's church here on but one more Sunday is theme of general regret.

GOES TO SIGNAL CORPS
  Thomas G. Peoples has been accepted for service in the United States army 
signal corps and will report for training at Leavenworth, Kan., on May 10.  Mr. 
Peoples is a strong advocate of the preparedness theory and goes into the war as 
a wireless telegraphy operator.  One of the first to take advantage of the 
opportunity for wireless practice in Altoona high school, his winter evenings 
have been spent in gaining proficiency at the instrument board.  He is a charter 
member and vice president of the Altoona Radio club and his induction into 
service is one more credit to that preparedness organization.  Thomas G. is a 
Pennsy clearing house clerk and is an all around and popularly well known young 
man of Juniata.  He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James N. Peoples, of 606 Fourth 
avenue.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Miss Yeckley Entertains.
  The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeckley, of 321 Sixth avenue, was the scene of a 
pleasant gather, last evening, when their daughter, Miss Elizabeth entertained 
in honor of her birthday.  The guests spent a most delightful evening in music 
and games, and also enjoyed the delicious luncheon served.  Those present were: 
Misses Lillian and Violet Plummer, Eva Roher, Mary Brunnell, Winifred Updyke, 
Elizabeth Bulick, Edna Shew, Helen Dunmire, Margaret Tomlinson, Messrs. Edgar 
Blatt, Robert Gaebler, George Wright, Ted Lucas, Orville Shellenberger, Russell 
Shew, John Rinn, John Coxey, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Brunnell, Mrs. Blaine Miller and 
Mrs. George Dixon.

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DEATHS OF A DAY

Mrs. DORCAS A. KNEPLEY.
  Mrs. Dorcas A. Knepley, widow of Conrad Knepley, of 1715 Fifth avenue, died at 
8.55 o'clock yesterday morning at the Mercy hospital, following an operation on 
April 15 for gallstones.  She was born in Lewistown, Mifflin county, September 
23, 1837, and resided in this city since 1882.  She was twice married.  Her 
first husband, Mahlon Spanogle, died previous to her coming to this city.  She 
was married in 1883 to Conrad Knepley, who died a year ago.  Her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Thompson, died many years ago.  Surviving is one son, Dr. A. L. 
Spanogle, of 1226 Seventh avenue, and five step-children, Mrs. Arthur Vaughn, 
Mrs. Dollie Vaughn, Mrs. Frank McDonough, George A. and William Knepley, all of 
this city.  One sister, Mrs. E. S. Vanze, of Wellsville, N.Y., also survives.  
She was a member of the Temple Evangelical Lutheran church.  The funeral will be 
held from the N.A. Steven's mortuary tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge 
of Rev. Fisher. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

WILLIAM C. LEONARD.
  William C. Leonard, of 609 Ninth street, died at 7.30 o'clock last evening of 
nephritis.  He was born in Huntingdon county, on October 19, 1856.  He was 
employed as a conductor in the P.R.R. yards in this city.  He was a member of 
the United Brethren church, the O.R.C. Knights of Pythias, No. 79, and the 
P.R.R. relief.  He is survived by his wife and four children: Mrs. D. C. Gracey, 
of Pittsburg; Bertram C. of Greenville, O.; Mrs. Daisy Richardson, of Lakemont, 
and Mrs. Donald Gearhart, of this city.  He is also survived by seven 
grandchildren, one brother, Samuel, of Omaha, Neb., and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah 
J. Smith, of Utahville, and Mrs. Lizzie Loucks, of McVeytown.  Funeral 
arrangements will be announced later.

MRS. LOUISA MANZITTO.
  Mrs. Louisa Manzitto, wife of Frank Manzitto, of 514 Twenty-fifth avenue, died 
at 9.50 o'clock Thursday evening at the family home of pulmonary tuberculosis.  
She had been ill for some time.  She was born January 30, 1888, in Italy, the 
daughter of Anthony and Mary Swovi.  Surviving are the parents, the husband and 
three children, Herbert, Ernest and Florence, all at home.  She was a member of 
the Mt. Carmel church and of the I.C.B.A. society of the church.  The funeral 
will be held this morning with mass at Mt. Carmel church at 9 o'clock.  
Interment in Calvary cemetery.

JAMES HARLEY BROWN.
  James Harley Brown, of Richland, Cambria county, died at the home of his son, 
Clair Brown, at Greenwood, at 12:30 o'clock yesterday morning of a complication 
of diseases.  Deceased was born at Richland, June 16, 1861, and resided in that 
vicinity all his life until about a year ago when he took up his residence with 
his son.  He was a life long member of the Richland Methodist Episcopal church 
and is survived by his wife and one son.  He is also survived by four brothers, 
T. C. Brown, of Bellwood; David Brown, of Greenwood; George W. Brown, of Patton 
and William J. of Richland, and these sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Reed and Mrs. 
Phebe Batts, of Richland, and Mrs. Anna Beers, of Grampian.  The funeral will 
leave the house at 8 o'clock Monday morning and go by automobiles to Richland 
where services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church at 10 o'clock.  
Interment in the church cemetery.

CHARLES D. PORTER.
  Charles D. Porter, a well known young Pennsylvania Railroad company official 
and master mechanic of the Pittsburg division, died at Pittsburg Thursday night 
of pneumonia.  He was well known in this city, having been located here for 
several years and taking a great interest in athletics.  He was aged 25 years 
and is survived by his wife and three children. Interment will be made at Ft. 
Wayne on Tuesday.

Deaths of Children.
  Arthur William Young, only son of H. C. and Gladys Young, died at the home of 
his grandfather, E. H. Young, 811 Green avenue, at 1:30 o'clock yesterday 
afternoon of diphtheria after an illness of three weeks.  Deceased was born on 
September 4, 1913.  He is survived by his parents, his father being an enlisted 
man in the spruce division of the United States army stationed at Hoquiam, Wash.  
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, interment in Rose 
Hill cemetery.
  Norbert Joseph Roesch, son of Conrad F. and Alene (Dumm) Roesch, died at 2:40 
o'clock yesterday morning at the family home, 1511 Walton avenue, of bowel 
obstruction.  The child was born in this city on September 24, 1917, and was the 
only child of the family.  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow 
afternoon, with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
  Jacob K. Wickes, son of Harold H. and Laurel M. (Rodgers) Wickes, died at 6:30 
o'clock yesterday morning at the family home, 1015 Seventeenth avenue, of 
inanition.  The child was born April 27.  The funeral will be held this 
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

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JUNIOR FOUR MINUTE SPEAKING CONTESTS
Children of Penn and Madison Schools Talk on War Savings Stamps and Bonds
  Altoona's school children are intensely patriotic and are doing their bit in 
helping to win the war and to back up Pershing's boys in France.  This was 
vividly demonstrated yesterday at the Penn and Madison schools when the four 
minute speaking contests were conducted for the sale of War Saving Stamps and 
Liberty bonds.  The contestants opened their hearts and pictured in true 
patriotic way why people should buy until it hurts and why children should 
sacrifice to buy stamps to win the war.
  The Penn school contest was held at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The 
winners were Helen Gleichert, first; Harry Hampton, second; Charles Roth, third.  
These other speakers delivered inspiring talks: Irene Miller, Vivian McCaleb, 
Florence Bollinger, Catherine Roth, Helen Bell, Madaline Bowen, Esther Wilson 
and Rachael Rowe.
  There were two contests at Madison building.  The one on War Stamps was held 
in the morning and the honor speakers were Gertrude Kauffman, first; Catherine 
Beatty, second; George Burley, third.  The following also spoke: Ruth Mickey, 
Grace Mallory, Gertrude Thompson, Edith Moore, Ralph Caputo, Florence 
Bloomenstine, James Kauffman, Ben Santella, Nellie Lowe and Frank Lapore.
  The second contest was on the Liberty loan and the honor winners were 
Geraldine Landis, first; Bruce Kauffman, second, and Thelma Swisher, third.  
Helen Tampt, Harry Kinsel and Minnie Nothnagle also spoke as contestants.

ADMINISTRATRIX'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
  The undersigned Administratrix of Henry J. Gleichert, deceased, by virtue of 
an order of the Orphans' court of Blair county, will expose at public out-cry, 
on the premises, the following described property, Saturday, May 15, 1918, at 3 
o'clock P.M., as follows:
  Situate in the City of Altoona, county of Blair and state of Pennsylvania, 
fronting 50 feet on the Southeast side of Fourth avenue, and extending back 
therefrom, at equal width, 120 feet to an alley.  Being the Third (3) lot West 
of Twenty-third street, and being known as Lot No. 10, Block 4.
  TERMS OF SALE. - Ten (10%) per cent. when property is struck down, and Forty 
(40%) per cent. when sale is confirmed, balance in Nine months thereafter.
Mrs. KATIE GLEICHERT, Administratrix.
A. V. DIVELY, Attorney.

AUDITOR'S NOTICE - The undersigned Auditor appointed by the orphans' court of 
Blair county to make distribution of the funds in the hands of Harry Templeton 
and Blair Templeton, administrators of the estate of Margaret Templeton, late of 
the borough of Tyrone, Blair county, deceased, as shown by the first and final 
account of said Administrators, will sit for the purposes of his appointment at 
his offices, rooms 4 and 6, Central Trust building, Altoona, Pa., on May 29th, 
1918, at 2 p.m. of said day, when and where all parties interested may appear or 
be forever barred from participation in the distribution of said fund.
W. FRANK VAUGHN, Auditor.

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THIS DATE 25 YEARS AGO

  John B. Carney was selected by Sixth ward Democrats to be a candidate for 
select council and to serve the unexpired term of S. M. Hoyer, elected mayor
  George Rogers, of Bellefonte, was found dead in bed at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Robert Rowan, in Juniata, heart disease being the cause.
  Mr. R. Boyd Glenn and Miss Katie Plummer, both of this city, were wedded at 
the home of the bride, 802 Fourth avenue, by Rev. J. B. Stine, Bellwood.

LOCAL BREVITIES
  Building inspector Craine yesterday issued a permit for the erection of a 
brick-cased house at 2831 Walnut avenue, to cost $3,000, to C. F. Speacht.  
Several permits were also issued for repairs.
  Farm Agent R. Bruce Dunlap has been advised that the tractor assigned to Blair 
county by the state agricultural department has been shipped and will reach 
Bellwood in a few days.  Antis township farmers will have the first use of the 
tractor.
  County Food Administrator S. S. Reighard will meet with the grocers of the 
city on Tuesday evening in the Y.M.A. hall and will announce some new measures 
in regard to the conservation of food to them.
  One Rex was used by No. 3 firemen at 1:50 p.m. yesterday to extinguish a 
burning flue at the resident of J. W. Rupert, Second avenue, following a still 
alarm.

PERSONAL NOTES
Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know
  Clifford Berman has returned home from a business visit to Huntingdon.
  Harry Kerr has arrived home from a visit with relatives in Shirleysburg.
  Miss Ella Isenberg, of Huntingdon, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Isenberg.
  Roland McCool, of Spring Mills, Centre county, has taken up his residence in 
this city.
  Roy Coxey has returned from a visit to his mother and other friends in Centre 
county.
  Miss Luella Davis, of Broad avenue, is visiting with relatives at Harrisburg 
and vicinity.
  Mrs. G. W. Dent and daughter have arrived home from a pleasant week's visit 
with relatives at Martinsburg.
  Captain Walter E. Gaines, of the U.S. ordnance department, spent a couple of 
hours in the city yesterday.  He is located at South Bethlehem.
 Dr. Olin K. McGarrah has returned home from a visit to points in the east to 
recuperate from an attack of the grip.
  Mrs. G. M. Jackson, of 818 Seventh avenue, accompanied by her niece, Miss 
Luella Golden, are visiting New York and other points east.
  F. E. Stanger and wife, of Eldorado, are visiting his brother, Adam Stanger at 
Memphis, Tenn.  They were accompanied by Mrs. Josephine Stanger.
  Miss Laura Kratzer and Mrs. Fred Robaugh returned yesterday from a visit to 
their nephew, William Lynn, first class private, Company G, 110th regiment.
  Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Cromer, of Newburg, are home from a visit to Camp Merritt 
where they visited their son, William, before he sailed for France.

RAILWAY CLERKS NAME OFFICERS AT MEETING
David H. Malone is President of Organization Pledging Support to Wilson
  David H. Malone, Hollidaysburg, was elected president and Chester E. Carles, 
also of the county capital, was chosen secretary last evening at Trainmen's hall 
when Pennsy clerks formed their first union, and telegraphed President Wilson 
their hearty support during the present crisis.
  F. C. Wright, Juniata; P. D. Lewis and M. P. Brooks, both of this city, were 
elected members of the executive board.  A charter was applied for, the officers 
elected temporarily and the organization was named "Woodrow Wilson lodge, 
Brotherhood of Railway clerks."  The message sent to the White House informed 
the president of the lodgemen's action in co-operating with the government.
  Organizer J. G. Sause is to address clerks at noon today at Ninth avenue and 
Twelfth street, to arouse interest among clearing house clerks.  Other meetings 
will be held next week.
  Boilermakers will choose fifteen officers from 115 candidates today, when 
their election is held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Stehle hall.  Sause addressed 
railway laborers yesterday at Ninth avenue and Twelfth street.  He urged them to 
organize and to attend the big meeting in Stehle hall tomorrow afternoon at 
2:30.  Women workers were also invited.

NEWS OF SOLDIERS
Draftees Leaving City for Fort Thomas Remembered by Friends
  Arthur Paul Wood, of 1309 1/2 Second street, yesterday afternoon before he 
reported to Local Board No. 1 to depart for Fort Thomas, Kentucky, was 
remembered by employes at the Adam's Express office.  He received a wrist watch 
and a fountain pen.  Aunts of the young man gave him an army blanket.
  Charles Tilden Rudisill, of 1506 First street, was remembered by fellow 
employes of the storekeepers department of the Altoona Car shops with a wrist 
watch, a fountain pen and a comfort kit before his departure with the contingent 
of Local Board No. 1 for Fort Thomas.
  Jack Levan Slep, son of Ed. J. Slep, of the city, and a junior at the Altoona 
high school, has joined the U.S. marines.  He is the second son of Mr. Slep to 
enlist in Uncle Sam's service.  Another son, Lieutenant Wilmot Slep, is located 
at Knoxville, Tenn.
  Amos B. Greene, who formerly resided at 1219 First avenue, has advised friends 
in the city of his safe arrival in France with the Sixtieth infantry.  He was 
stationed for some months at Camp Greene, N.C.
  Mrs. J. D. Bloomhardt, of 2219 Broad avenue, has gone to New York to visit her 
son, Chaplain Paul Bloomhardt, of the United States navy.  He has just returned 
from "Over There."  He has crossed the Atlantic fourteen times since entering 
the service.
  Mrs. Frank Hileman, of 705 1/2 Seventeenth street, has received letters from 
her two sons, Richard and Wesley, who are now serving in the United States army.  
The former is with the Nineteenth Engineers in France and likes the service, 
while the latter is at Waco, Tex., and hopes to be overseas at an early date.

Rare Tree in Bloom.
  W. H. Kinneard, of 926 Second avenue, has a sweet magnolia tree that has 135 
large beautiful pink and white blossoms, though not a trace of foliage has 
appeared.  It is a peculiarity of this species not to produce leaves until the 
blossoms fall.  The blossoms are protected throughout the entire winter by a 
hard shell that bursts open when warm weather appears.  This tree thrives mainly 
in southern parts and is seldom seen in Pennsylvania.  Any person fortunate 
enough to raise one of these plants successfully feels a sense of pride.

DR. F. H. BLOOMHARDT PROMOTED TO MAJOR
Well Known Physician Will Shortly Arrive Home on Furlough
  Dr. Fred H. Bloomhardt, the first Altoona physician to volunteer his services 
to the United States and who for almost a year has been in the service at Fort 
Oglethorpe and Camp Greene, Charolette [sic], N.C., has been promoted to the 
rank of major.  The good news reached this city Wednesday and also came the word 
that he had been granted a furlough and would shortly arrive home.
  Dr. Bloomhardt entered the Medical Reserve corps sometime ago and when the 
call came for men to enter the service he responded and was sent to Fort 
Oglethorpe with the rank of a lieutenant.  He soon won the stripes of a captain 
and was later assigned to duty at Camp Hancock.  Several months ago he was 
transferred to Camp Greene, Charlotte, N.C.  His promotion has been well earned 
and he has been an untiring worker and has materially aided in making Camp 
Greene one of the best in the country.  Major Bloomhardt's promotion may include 
a transfer from the camp and the regiment to which he may be assigned will be 
fortunate for the boys will have a true blue American to look after and care for 
them.  The length of his furlough is not known and neither is it known when he 
will reach Altoona to spend a part of it with his friends.

BROKEN BONES AND CUTS FOR SHOPMEN
Pennsy Workers Suffer Various Injuries in Discharge of Duties
  William Cramer, aged 28, of 225 Crawford avenue, was struck by a hammer while 
working at the car shop steel plant yesterday afternoon and suffered a severe 
contusion of the right hand, which was dressed at Altoona hospital dispensary, 
where other injured workers were treated.
  Matthew Stehle, aged 54, of 1106 Sixth avenue, had a contused left foot 
attended to.  He was hurt last month at machine shop No. 1, when a car guide 
fell off a wagon.  David E. Hoover, aged 22, of 607 Twenty-fourth street, 
contused and lacerated his left middle finger at the shops.
  Lawrence Detrick, aged 50, of 519 Second avenue, Juniata, suffered a contused 
left shoulder while at work yesterday, and George Gunsallus, aged 25, of 320 
Pottsgrove avenue, had has right foot fractured by a falling piece of iron.
  Michael Corcoran, aged 49, residing at 1716 Sixth avenue, had a contused left 
ankle and heel dressed, and Kenneth Kauffman, aged 2, of the Seventh ward, had a 
part of a cork removed from his nose, the foreign body having been thrust into 
the nasal cavity while the tot was at play.

TAKE MECHANICS FOR REPLACEMENT BRANCH
Qualified Men Can Be Accepted at Army Recruiting Station at Once
  Local army recruiting officers have been instructed to accept men qualified as 
mechanics for the engineers training and replacement service of the national 
army.
  Many inquiries have been received lately concerning this branch of the 
fighting forces and it is evident that many young men in this section will avail 
themselves of the opportunity to get in right with the engineers.  Formerly 
cards were necessary, before the applicant would be considered, but all he has 
to do now is prove his eligibility.
  Russell A. Pope, of Brisbin, Clearfield county, was accepted at the 
Goldschmidt building office yesterday for field artillery and left during the 
afternoon for a training station.  Ralph Lindo, of 911 Ninth avenue, a Pennsy 
brakeman, goes into the cavalry this morning.  Five men have been accepted since 
April 30.

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