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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ ___________________________________________________________ Selections from the Altoona Times, Saturday, February 11, 1888 A SUDDEN SUMMONS THE PROPRIETOR OF SEVERAL SPECIALTIES COLD IN DEATH Chiropodist Elliot Brantley Dupree, Whose Professional Calls Have Made Him Well Known Over the State, Dies a Victim of Pneumonia at His St. Lawrence Hotel Rooms. Two weeks ago next Monday Chiropodist Elliott Brantly Dupree came to this city from Greencastle, Franklin county, and took up rooms at the St. Lawrence Hotel. Miss Clara Grace Shoner, a dermatologist, and the only reputed one in the United States, accompanied Mr. Dupree as a member of the Company, and took rooms at the same place. Dr. Dupree lies in his coffin this morning, awaiting burial, the victim of pneumonia and pleurisy, the attack which ended his life coming on last Tuesday and death ensuing yesterday morning shortly after two o'clock. A brother will be in the city today to take charge of the remains. Miss Shoner stated to a TIMES representative last evening that Dr. Dupree had been traveling in the Cumberland valley during the past two months, and his professional calls included not only Chambersburg and Carlisle, but also Harrisburg. He was a widower, and a son and daughter reside in Brooklyn, New York. She says that as a dermatologist her services were engaged in the treatment of the head and cuticle troubles, and that they had been operating together, doing quite a successful business. Miss Shoner is a very pleasing young lady and a good talker. Dr. Dupree distributed his cards over the city as "E. B. Dupree & Co., manufacturer of fine toilet preparations," and there were many callers even in the brief time of his illness. He was tall of stature and wore a straggling beard. Subject to bronchial troubles the keen mountain air found him a ready victim, and he was swept away just like a reed shaken by the wind. He was about 45 years of age and a native of New England, the genuine Yankee being stamped on his features. The remains will probably he interred in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn. THE GRIM AND SILENT REAPER. The Death of John Cronin, This City, and Thomas Madden, of Hollidaysburg. The death of John Cronin, which occurred at his residence, No. 1205 Ninth avenue, Thursday night, signalizes the passing away of one of the oldest and best-known residents of this city. Few of his many friends knew that serious illness had compassed his life, and fewer still were aware that the silent reaper was so near. The deceased was 65 years of age and emigrated to America from Ireland forty years ago. Finding engagements in New York, New Jersey and the New England States he tarried in them as a resident, but in the year 1862 he came to Altoona, then a very small town. Mr. Cronin established himself in the grocery business on Ninth avenue twenty- six years ago, and his has indeed been a familiar figure to many neighbors that have come and gone. Previously to settling here he aided in constructing the Pennsylvania Railroad, East and West, and held a sub-contract in the building of the Gallitzin-tunnel. As a citizen he was esteemed and respected by all. As a business man he was prudent and reaped success by the careful attention given the wants of his patrons. Deceased leaves a wife and three children - Lizzie, Maggie and Dennis. Daniel, the only brother, lives in Leavenworth, Kansas. Conscious to the last moment he received the sacraments of the church. Always a devout and faithful member of St. John's church, the consolations of religion came as a blessed solace in the hours of death. The funeral takes place next Monday morning, leaving the residence at 8.30 o'clock and proceeding to St. John's church, where a solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated. Dennis, the son, has been confined to his room for the past two months with illness. Death of Thomas Madden. By our Hollidaysburg Correspondent Another of our aged citizens has been called to his reward after a long life of usefulness. Thomas Madden, who has been ailing for a long time from a complication of diseases, died on Friday morning, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of his son, Mr. James Madden, on East Blair street. The serious illness of Mr. Madden was noted in these columns some time ago, and his death was not unexpected by his family and friends. Death gave him relief from suffering and pain. Mr. Madden was a native of Ireland, being born in that country in January, 1814. He came to the United States in 1833 and settled in the city of Lancaster, this State, where he remained until two years ago, when he came to this place to make his home with his two sons, James and John, the boiler makers, of East Juniata street. The deceased's wife preceded him to the grave some twelve years ago. He was a devoted member of the Catholic church, and a man of kind and pleasant and lively disposition. He left three sons and two daughters, James and John, of this place; Michael and Mrs. Hagan, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Leagan, of Columbia. The remains will be removed on the 11.10 a.m. train to-day to his old home in Lancaster, where the funeral will take place on Monday next, and the deceased will be laid to rest beside his wife in the cemetery in that city. Death of Young Lady Mrs. Lizzie B. Madden, third oldest daughter of William and Jane Madden, of 618 Eighth avenue, died at 6.20 last evening, of that merciless malady, consumption, aged 18 years. No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made, but the probabilities are that it will not take place until Monday forenoon. DEVOTEES OF TERPISICHORE Three Social Events That Come Off at the Eve of the Lenten Season. There were balls enough last evening to satisfy every devotee of Terpsichore, and in every instance a success was scored. The Altoona Fire Company occupied the City Opera House and everybody was happy. There were at least 200 couples in the grand march led by Albert Hesser and wife. The officers of the ball were these: Master of Ceremonies, Al. Hesser; General Floor Manager, Westley Frantz; Assistants, A. C. Stonebraker, A. Hostter, W. Klink, P. J. Haley, W. Gearhart, C. Tomlinson, T. A. Beam, A. G. Peach, W. McKee. Committee of Arrangements, J. A. Parker, Philip Moore, T. Blackburn, J. Foust, D. L. Ewing, A. Hendrickson. The ladies in charge of the tables at the grand ball presented an elegant cake, with their compliments to the TIMES' night force. The force "got there." At Concordia Hall. The third masquerade ball of the Concordia Society was given in Concordia Hall, on Second avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, last evening, and it was an especially successful and elegant affair. There were forty couples in the grand march. The Committee of Arrangements comprised Charles Gern, Chairman; John Keyes, General Floor Manager, and B. Rooney, Joseph Carney, George B. Wicham, B. J. Murphy, William Crowl, Christ Gern, James Marney, H. Vetter, S. Stephens, C. B. Fields, Jules Hofman, H. Landman, C. Kerlin and J. Grimme. The Concordia orchestra, led by the leader of the Singing Society, furnished the music. The Fire Patrol The Altoona Fire Patrol, No. 1, held their First Annual Ball in Mannerchor Hall, last evening. It was a decided success. About forty couples participated in the grand march, which took place at 9 o'clock. Joseph Hergert's orchestra furnished the music, while the inimitable "Bill" Lafferty prompted the dancers. J. Watson acted as General Floor Manager, with the following assistants: E. Barger, G. Wiseman, Shannon Pike and Ira Snyder. TYRONE TOPICS Snow again. What's the use of going West? W. Fisk Conrad, and wife are expected home from Philadelphia today. David Hamilton, who recently disappeared at Tipton coal miles [mines?] has not been heard of yet. IN AND OUT OF THE CITY Miss Kate E. Brubaker, of Stoyestown, Somerset county, pa., is visiting her uncle and aunt, J. F. and N. A. Rainy, No. 1104, Thirteenth avenue. Many people in this city will be glad to learn that Mr. D. B. Gibbons, of Johnstown, whose serious illness has been noted in these columns, is now in a fair way to get well. Married, on February 9, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. W. R. Whitney, Mr. William M. Hadden, of Altoona, but formerly of Indiana county, Pa., and Miss M. Ellen Snavely, also of Altoona, but formerly of Bedford county, Pa. (Bedford and Indiana papers, please copy.) Letters held at the postoffice - improperly addressed: Nicholas Walter, 1225 1/2 Seventh avenue; Miss Lydia S. Kytle, Sixth avenue and Twelfth street; Am[os] Courter, 1917 Sixth avenue; George McCormick, engineer; Wm. Kaylor, Sixth avenue and Twenty-0second street; G. W. Myers, 1314 Sixth avenue; Miss Belle Messermer, 2123 Ninth avenue; Wm. Wilkes, Fourth avenue and Fifth street; Albert Rutherford, 224 Fifth avenue; John Wohlforth, 410 Chestnut avenue; John D. Miller, Walnut avenue; John D. Miller, Walnut avenue; W. W. McCloskey, 707 Chestnut avenue; John Daugherty, 1331 Twelfth street; David Mummah, 2413 Second avenue. For postage: Granville B. Haines & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; G. W. Stiffler, Pittsburg, Pa.; Miss Martha Shaw, Everett, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Prim, Hollidaysburg, Pa.