NEWS: Items from the Altoona Mirror, August 26, 1899, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich & Alice James Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ Items from the Altoona Mirror, Saturday, August 26, 1899 HOLLIDAYSBURG Miss Pearl Turner entertained a number of friends at her home on Spruce street on Thursday evening. The annual picnic and straw ride of the Judson Bible class will be held next Saturday at Riverside grove, in Frankstown township. There are seventy-two persons in the county jail. A gang of six tramps was put to work cleaning weeds from the pavements and gutters in front of the jail. There will be no services in the Methodist church tomorrow. Mr. C. A. Beswick has resigned the superintendency of the Hollidaysburg gas works and will shortly open a repair shop for bicycles. An 8-year old son of Mr. George W. Lanz was watching the workmen at the Gaysport foundry yesterday engaged in breaking old car wheels with a drop weight. A piece of iron was snapped from a wheel and flying up, struck the boy between the eyes, slightly injuring him. The company C cadets have christened their camp at Campus Ridge, Camp David Cassiday, in honor of the young volunteer who lost his life in a railroad accident in Altoona. The following letter has been received from the camp: "Camp David Cassiday, No.1 Boys' Brigade of Hollidaysburg, Aug. 25 - The brigade was divided into rival base ball teams today - the Deweyites and Young Colts. The score was 11 to 3 in favor of the Young Colts. The features of the game were the brilliant base running of McLanahan and the miserable batting of Reed. The game lasted about two hours and the umpire was the only one who seemed pleased when the game was over:" At 6 a.m. the boys were going through sitting up exercises and skirmish drills in the fields adjoining the camp. A large party of Altoona people who have been stopping at the Gesser cottage in the park came into camp about 11 yesterday morning. The whole party was invited to share rations with the boys and the invitation was accepted. When it was announced that the visitors would remain for dinner there was a scene of great activity. For the first time in two days the cooks washed their hands and all turned in and began to shine up knives, forks and cups. The visitors seemed well pleased with the bill of fare and the cooks have an important air about them now. Among those who had dinner with the boys were Misses F. McGough, Zoe McGough, May --- Leona Brumbaugh, Inez F. McCoy and Rose Marie Curry. DUNCANSVILLE A sawmill owned and operated by R. L. Walker and located at the Foot of Eight was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening. Master Arthur Confer, son of Conductor L. G. Confer, of the Williamsburg branch railroad, has been spending a week with his grandfather, S. B. Confer. FRANKSTOWN Mr. George Rodkey ill with typhoid fever. Miss Dessie Merritts is improving from her late illness. Miss Elsie Gapsuch was seriously burned about the neck and face from the explosion of a lamp this week. ROARING SPRING Rev. Snyder of Williamsburg delivered two very interesting sermons in the Lutheran church on Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Irvin Reidnour, of Bellwood, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. Jacob Reidenour. Mr. James Daugherty, wife and two children of Bellwood spent a few days with Mrs. Daugherty's father, Mr. Henry Hoenstine. Mr. Eli Smith of Plum Creek has occupied the house vacated by Mr. King Henry. Mr. Isaac Mock had his new barn raised on Monday. Miss Agnes Johnston, after spending a week with the Misses Winkler, returned to her home in Altoona. The public school in this place will open on Monday, August 28. Applebutter boiling seems to be the principle occupation among the farmers at present. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hamilton gave a Japanese porch social last Saturday evening under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church. Quite a nice sum of money was realized. TYRONE NEWS ITEMS John P. Harris, esq., of Bellefonte, was a visitor in Tyrone yesterday. John Reinhart, 716 West Washington avenue left on Pittsburg express yesterday afternoon for Pittsburg where he will visit his sons and daughter and witness the reception of the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers. The teachers and scholars who attended and obtained the first experience of an education at the old Cabin Ford school house in Warriorsmark township, Huntingdon county, are holding a reunion and picnic at Hundred Springs today. Godfrey Fisher, 837 West Washington avenue with his grandson, William Burley, left yesterday morning for Karthaus, Clearfield county, on a week's outing at the old homestead. REUNION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH Milton A. Ritter and D. G. McCullough Elected Vice Presidents The reunion of the survivors of the Fifty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers was held near Backwood, Somerset county, on Thursday last. There was a large attendance. Horace R. Rose of Johnstown and General W. H. Koontz of Johnstown, made addresses. Following the speech-making, Secretary W. A. Slick of B Company announced the death of the following members of the association since the last reunion held at Westmont: James James, J. B. Wissinger, W. P. Levy, Archibald Gore, John Harrup, Daniel Mickey, John Albright, Samuel Hutzel, James McClelland, Jonathan Albright, William Flick, Samuel Faith, Joseph Blough, Robert Bennett, James Henry and John Lyneth. The following officers were elected to serve until the next reunion which is to be held at Bellwood: President, Colonel W. A. McDermitt of Bellwood; vice presidents: Milton A. Ritter of Altoona and David McCullough of Altoona; treasurer, David R. Bryan of Johnstown; secretary W. A. Slick of Johnstown. Treasurer David R. Bryan stated that there was a balance of $21.48 in the treasury and that the dues of the association had been reduced from $1 to 50 cents. PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS Arrivals, Departures and Other Facts Concerning People Known Here Miss Jessie B. Hamilton left last night on a trip to Atlantic City. George McDermott and Edward Reese left today for a thirty-day visit. Miss Elizabeth Trout is spending a few days with friends in Williamsburg. Mrs. Henry Haines and daughter, of Juniata, are visiting relatives in Mifflin. Mrs. Laura Keith and child are visiting friends at Allenville, Huntingdon county. Samuel Davidson, of Columbia, was the guest of Mrs. Julia Buckley, 819 Sixth avenue. Mrs. Orlando Jones of this city, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Steiner, at Lock Haven. Mrs. John Piper of 402 Willow avenue, has returned from an enjoyable visit to Orbisonia. Mr. E. W. Everhart, city editor of the Altoona Tribune is spending his vacation in Bedford. Henry Strayer, of 224 Fourth avenue is visiting friends at McAllisterville, Juniata county. W. C. Snyder and family of 2425 Beale avenue have returned home from a trip to Long Island. "Red" Shaw, formerly one of the best news agents in the state, is visiting his old home in Altoona. Merchant Tailor George Marsh and wife left last night on eastern express for New York and Atlantic City. Al Loudon, who for some time past has been a resident of Delvio, Texas, is visiting at his home in this city. Dennis Gallaudet of Pittsburg, formerly a special apprentice in the shops here, was in town yesterday. G. S. Barger and wife, of 803 Fifth avenue, have returned home after spending a week in Atlantic City. Mrs. L. B. Roberts of Juniata and family are visiting friends and relatives in the eastern part of the state. Miss Maude Sheran and Katharine McGuire of this city are among the pleasant guests at the Feltwell Farm. Miss Maude Farrell, of Massillon, O., and Mrs. F. S. Nessie Jr., of New Castle are visiting friends in this city. Mrs. George Whitmore of Elm County, Neb., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Washington Lathero, who is seriously ill. Mrs. John Steel and two sons, of this place, are spending a week visiting friends in Altoona. [Huntingdon Journal]. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Ross, of Pittsburg, are guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bryan of 3004 Maple avenue. Mr. John Gonder and son, Jacob, departed last night for Maryland to visit the former's brother, who has been lying seriously ill. Miss Nettie Green , of Eighth avenue, departed today to spend her vacation with friends in New York and Philadelphia and Lancaster. Mrs. Bridget Kane of Altoona at one time a resident of Bellefonte, was an arrival in town this morning. [Bellefonte Daily News.] Misses Daisy Gruver and Margaret Hutchison returned last night from a very enjoyable visit among friends at Saltsburg, Huntingdon county. Miss Clara Ivory, who had been visiting her aunt, Mrs. George Harpham, of 824 Seventh Avenue, returned to her home near Pittsburg yesterday. Margaret and Kathryn Rickabaugh, of Millerstown, and Laura and Alice Rickabaugh, of Altoona spent Wednesday with Miss Mary Frank. [Newport News]. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lucas with their children are down from Altoona for a few days visit with David Hartlett on North Thomas Street. [Bellefonte Watchman.] Miss Margaret Beamer, head saleslady in the millinery department of Gable & Co. store, Altoona, spent Tuesday in Bedford with Miss Edith Oler. [Bedford Gazette] Miss Carolyn I. Haverly of Axe Mann, left Thursday morning of last week for a visit to Altoona, where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F. P. Barron. [Bellefonte Gazette] Miss Bertha Brandt, of 62 Washington avenue, left yesterday for Pittsburg, to visit her former schoolmate, Miss Litham Kaufman. She was accompanied by her father, Contractor Frank Brandt. Rev. S. F. Moyer, pastor of Christ Reformed church, returned last evening from his vacation. While absent he was at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. His wife and family are now at Hummelstown and will return in a week. Misses Jennie, Carrie and Bruce Hesser of Altoona spent Monday with their sister, Mrs. W. H. Hoopes. Miss Mattie Trimmer and brother, James of Altoona, are at the home of Mrs. William Ickes, on Main Street. [Newport Ledger] LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN The relatives of the late Abel Davis, of Duncansville, kindly tender to neighbors and friends their sincere thanks for kindness and help shown in their bereavement. Mr. Henry McGuire, proprietor of the Waldorf hotel, desires us to say that he does not leave his hotel in charge of anyone. He attends strictly to the business himself. The condition of J. Ross Mateer who was injured by the explosion of a soda water fountain, is much improved. He is now out of danger and expects to be out again in a couple of weeks. Remains of old boardwalks and an old walled up wall were unearthed while digging a trench for a sewer at the new building of the Mirror office, corner Eleventh avenue and Tenth street, yesterday. Any of the merchants of our neighboring towns wishing to contribute to the Altoona business men's picnic fund to help defray expenses can do so by letter to the chairman, J. M. Enyeart, or treasurer, H. E. Deshong. A party of Tyrone ladies spent last evening at Lakemont park. They returned home on fast line this morning. The party was made up of the following: Mrs. Annie M. Ray, Mrs. William Howe, Mrs. R. Books, Mrs. George Gibbs, Mrs. Wm. Hicks, Miss Annie Howe and Mr. John Wilson. John A. Rappe, aged 84 years, a veteran of the Seminole, Mexican and Civil Wars, who recently passed through Hollidaysburg on a bicycle ride from his home in Wisconsin to the Grand Army convention in Philadelphia, arrived at his journey's end on Wednesday. Rappe left home on July 12 and in all covered 1200 miles. Mr. John Ergler, of Juniata borough, is the proud father of a fine new boy, that came to his home yesterday. HELD AT THE POSTOFFICE Letters held at the post office improperly addressed: Mr. Edwin Jones, Twelfth street, Bell's Extension; Folsom Kelly, 1200 Tenth street; Mrs. Clarence Miller, Twelfth street; Miss Jennie Pallnutar, Twelfth avenue and Twelfth street; Mrs. C. W. Pike, 1215 North Ninth street; Mrs. S. A. Smith, South Street. PULPIT AND PEW LOCALS News Items of Special Interest in Religious Circles Rev. J. H. Mann, of Philadelphia, will preach both morning and evening tomorrow at the Grace Lutheran. Broad Avenue Presbyterian - Sermons by Rev. Samuel A. Martin, at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Christ's Second Lutheran, Rev. Joseph F. Hartman, D.D., pastor - "The Pilgrim's Service" at 10:30 a.m. and sermon by W. H. Kephart of New York at 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Senft, who have lately returned from Palestine, will assist at the morning and evening services in the Christian Alliance hall, Green avenue and Ninth street, tomorrow. First Methodist, Rev. H. L. Jacobs, pastor - Class at 9 a.m.; junior school, 9:30 a.m.; senior at 2:15 p.m.; preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with praise service prior to evening sermon. Rev. and Mrs. Paul S. Leinbach are expected to return today from a month's vacation in Eastern Pennsylvania and regular services will be resumed in Grace Reformed church tomorrow. Chestnut Avenue Methodist, Rev. H. C. Harman, pastor - Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.; Epworth League at 6:30 p.m.; preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Special subject at night sermon. Special music. Rev. R. B. Beattie, of Middletown, N.Y., has notified the Broad Avenue Presbyterian congregation that he will accept the call recently tendered to him to become pastor of that church and that he will be ready to preach on the second Sunday in September. Fairview Union Chapel - Prayer service at 9:15 a.m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p.m.; revival services at 7:30 p.m., conducted by Dr. John Feltwell. Special gospel services each evening except Monday and Saturday. Sunday evening subject, "God's Justice and Mercy." Walnut Avenue Methodist, Rev. J. M. Johnston, pastor - Preaching at 10:30 by the pastor and 7:30 by Rev. H. Neaffer. Fairview - Preaching at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Neaffer and at 7:30 p.m. by the pastor; Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday school at 2 p.m. at both places. The indications are that the free religious meeting in the opera house tomorrow afternoon will be successful, so far as a large audience is concerned at least. The address will be delivered by W. Scott Wilson, on the subject, "Christ, the Magnet of the Universe." The hour for the service has been fixed at 4 o'clock. A farewell reception will be tendered to Rev. S. D. Dougherty and wife on Monday evening next at the residence of Frederick Bloomhart, 1000 Howard avenue, to which all ministers of the city, their wives and all friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty are invited. They will leave the city on Wednesday next, Mr. Dougherty going to Norwood near Philadelphia, where he has accepted a charge.