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Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, April 3, 1918, page 2:

PEOPLE COMING AND GOING
  Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bouslough, of 606 Mulberry street, have been called to
Pittsburg on account of the death of Mrs. Bouslough's uncle, F. O. Boulton.
  Borough Councilman William Dickey, a popular freight conductor in the local
P. R. R. yards, who has been at the Altoona hospital for the past six weeks,
following an accident, is convalescent and was brought home on Monday.
  J. C. Andrews and D. F. Allen, of Pittsburg, were business visitors in town
yesterday.
  George Kratzer, son of Albert Kratzer, of Juniata street, a soldier of the
new national army located at Camp Lee, Virginia, has returned to camp after
spending a short furlough at home.
  Miss Anna S. Deeter, of Lock Haven, is spending the week with friends in town.
  Among the visitors in town yesterday were W. P. Allender, of Pittsburg;
James W. Smith, of Cleveland, O.; Henry W. Closson, of Philadelphia; A. J.
Corder, of Elmira, N.Y.; Arthur I. Henslinger, of Williamsport; A. N. Biddle,
of Reading, and F. E. Smith, of Coatesville.
  Shunk E. Bouslough, of Ashtabula, O., and Miss Lula E. Lindsay, of
Youngstown, O., spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Bouslough, of near
Hollidaysburg.

EVENTS ABOUT TOWN
...Mr. and Mrs. John Holland, of Allegheny street, received a fine Easter
gift on Sunday morning.  It was presented by the stork and was a big,
bright-eyed baby boy.  Thus Easter was an unusually happy day in the Holland
Home.  The little fellow has been named Ted and there are now two children in
the family, both boys, the name of the first born being Joe...

BELLWOOD
  The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society will meet this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. W. H. Morrow, instead of with Mrs. J. C. McFarland, as had been
announced.
  Stone cutters are at work at the new Y. M. C. A. building.
  Miss Helen Wilson, a student at Goucher college, Baltimore, has returned to
that institution, after spending the Easter vacation at home.
...Many friends of John Meadville will regret to learn of his death, notice
of which appears in the Tribune's obituary column.
  Miss Sarah Trout has returned from Pittsburg, where she has been employed
for some time.
  Carl Kustaborder, who has been employed at Wilkinsburg for some time, came
home to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kustaborder, of South Second
street.
  M. M. Cory and wife, of North Bellwood, are driving a new Overland car
these days.
  At the Red Cross rooms last evening, there was a brief, informal greeting
and parting.  The four young men - Harold Cornmesser, Norris Lauver, Walter
Smith of Bellwood, and William Hommer, of Fostoria - who leave today from
Tyrone, were presented with a sweater and two pairs of socks each.  Comfort
kits were given them by the First Aid class.  There wasn't any speech making,
but hearty good wishes for the safe return of the boys were expressed...

DUNCANSVILLE
  Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ritchey were guests of the latter's mother at Blue Knob
on Sunday.
  Jack Selvitz has taken possession of the house vacated by Dr. McKinney, who
moved his household goods to Pittsburg last week.
  Mrs. Liebegott and Miss Minnie Liebegott were visitors among relatives at
Claysburg on Monday.
  Mr. and Mrs. Ira Keagy and son Jay, of Altoona, and Proctor Lykens, of
Newry, were guests at the home of Robert Wallace on Saturday.
  Ralph Yon has purchased a new touring car.
  Word has been received from Kenneth Forsht that he arrived safely in France
and was in good health.
  Charles Mobley and wife were at Lakeville, O., last week, attending the
funeral of the former's uncle.
  Rev. W. H. Stevens and family left yesterday for Gordon, Pa., to enter upon
the duties for his new appointment.  Rev. J. V. L. Wagner, his successor here,
is expected to arrive this week.
  Tolbert E. Lindsey, one of the local selectives, is scheduled to leave for
training camp today.  Mr. Lindsey is a member of the Home Defense police and
is already familiar with preliminary foot movements.
  On Friday evening Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Stevens were tendered a handkerchief
shower by members of the Methodist Episcopal church, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
  J. Hunter Kelley celebrated his thirty-second birthday on Saturday evening
by entertaining a number of friends and relatives.
  Earl Gibson and wife were guests of the latter's mother in Huntingdon on Sunday.

SINKING VALLEY
  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fleck, Roy and Agnes, were over Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W. T. Kephart.
  John R. Morrow and sister, Miss Annie, after spending the winter with the
home folks, leave today for their home in Monango, N. D.
  Our schools have all closed for the summer vacation.
  William and Walter Moore were guests over Sunday in the home of their
sister, Mrs. John D. Crawford.
  A "Backward" social will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Stewart,
on Friday evening.  Bring a penny for each year of your age and the Busy Bee
and Willing Workers classes of the Presbyterian Sunday school will use it to
buy materials for Red Cross knitting.
  Foster and Samuel Culp, of Altoona, were week-end guests of their cousins,
Ross and Mary Burket.
  Rev. Walter K. Harnish will preach at Cryder's school house next Sabbath at 4 p.m.

ELDORADO LABORER HURT AT CAR SHOP
Attendant in Storehouse Has Foot Broken - Many Minor Accidents
  Jacob Olszawoski, aged 42, Eldorado R. D. No. 2, had his left foot
fractured at the Pennsy Second street store house, Altoona car shops,
yesterday morning at 11:50 o'clock, when it was caught between two cars.  He
was admitted to Altoona Hospital.
  Engaged in tightening a brake on one car, the main failed to see the close
proximity of another car and his foot was caught.  He is an Austrian
laborer.  Fellow workers went to his aid, and he was taken to the hospital
and admitted at 12:30 p.m.
  Joseph Pishaw, aged 16, a miner employed near Gallitzin, suffered a
probably fracture of his left leg below the knee yesterday afternoon, when
the member was hit by a car and a motor.  Two motors were pushing cars when
Pishaw released the brake suddenly and was thrown to the ground where the
oncoming trio of cars struck him.  He was brought to the hospital at 5:45 p.m.
  Harvey Banks, aged 23, of 122 First avenue, had his left eyelid lacerated
and his forehead abraded yesterday when an air hose burst at the steel car
shop.  He was treated at the hospital dispensary.  Michael J. Hill, aged 28,
Altoona R. F. D., No. 3, suffered a burn of the right eye when a tool chip
lodged against the optic at Juniata machine shop.
  Lawrence Dalton, aged 57, of 801 Chestnut avenue, caught his left hand in a
sawing machine at No. 1 Pennsy planning mill yesterday morning.  The end of
the third finger was amputated and the second finger was contused and
fractured. Charles Frantz, aged 36, of Fifteenth avenue and Eighteenth
street, was struck on the left hip by a piece of iron which he was unloading
at Fourth street blacksmithshop.  A puncture wound resulted.
  Richard J. Matthews, aged 38, 2702 Seventh avenue, received a contused
right great toe at Fourth street shops yesterday when a steel jack was
dislodged and fell on him.  Charles White, aged 52, of 214 Third avenue, was
treated for contusion of the right side.  He was thrown against a window in
the office of the assistant yardmaster, car shop yard.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, April 3, 1918, page 4:

TYRONE TOPICS
MORE EXAMINATIONS FRIDAY
  Blair County Draft Board No. 2 has called the following registrants for
examination on Friday, April 5.  The board will complete the examination of
all registrants in the first class by next week:
  Aloize Plavati, East Altoona.
  Elmer Raymond Yon, Altoona.
  James L. Read, Altoona.
  Charles Edward Tickerhoof, Bellwood.
  William Chester Hammers, Altoona.
  William Fleming Holliday, Chicago, Ill.
  William Lehman Mull, Tyrone
  Marvin D. Bookhamer, Altoona.
  William Black Miller, Tyrone.
  Miller McLellan Blatt, Juniata.
  Wilbur Landis Irvin, Tyrone.
  Walter H. Updike, Tyrone.
  Robert Lester Ammerman, Tyrone.
  Darius Wilson Harris, Tyrone.
  Lawrence L. Grazier, Tyrone.
  John A. Harpster, Juniata.
  Guy Hayden Kephart, Tyrone.
  William boyd Resides, Juniata.
  George Augustus Casewell, Altoona.
  Merrill William Horner, Lyndeburg, Va.
  Raymond John Miller, Bellwood.
  Steven J. Stone, Conemaugh.
  Frank Zacheskey, Coupon, Pa.
  Donald M. Gilmore, Bellwood.
  James H. Crawford, Tyrone.
  George T. McClellan, Bellwood.
  Sylvester C. Martz, Jr., Altoona.
  Jacob E. Ayle, Altoona.
  Charles E. Walton, Altoona.
  Hubert L. Keohane, Tyrone.
  
Fifty-Two for Camp Lee.
  This evening the board will send fifty-two young men to Camp Lee, Va.,
where they will become a part of the national army.  While no definite
arrangements have been planned to give the men a sendoff it is quite likely
an impromptu  entertainment will be held and undoubtedly a large crowd will
be at the station to bid them God speed.  Included in the list are twelve
Tyrone boys, as follows: Russel Shay, Antonio Supino, Ira F. Laporte,
Guiseppe Vitale, Paul M. Dolan, James L. __nparosa, Harry S. Sager, James O.
Kennedy, Hyman, Epstein, Antonio Lombardo, Orris M. Sprankle and Joseph W. Hamer.

MATRIMONIAL
Hagg-Dodson
  St. Matthew's parsonage was the scene of a pretty wedding at 1.30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon when Miss Pauline Hazel Dodson became the bride of
Charles Aloysius Hagg, both of Tyrone, the ceremony being conducted by Rev.
J. F. Looney.  The young couple were attended by Miss Christine Schoch and
Leo Schoch.
  The bride is one of Tyrone's most popular young ladies and her unlimited
ability will make her a valuable helpmate.  The groom is employed as fireman
on the Tyrone division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and his sterling
character and exemplary habits will do much toward making a happy couple.
  Following the ceremony the newlyweds left on a wedding tour through __ern
cities.  They have the best wishes of their many friends for a __erous
journey through life.

OBITUARY
Miss Clara Stewart
  As announced in yesterday's issue, Miss Clara Stewart, one of the town's
most estimable young women passed away at her home on Logan avenue at 7.30
o'clock on Monday evening, death being due to peritonitis.  Miss Stewart
mingled with friends down town and seemed in the best of health but in the
evening became suddenly ill.
  Clara Stewart was born at Spruce Creek, Pa., on September 15, 1891, and was
the daughter of John E. and Mary M. Stewart.  In 1892 she moved with her
parents to Tyrone where she has resided ever since.  Being possessed of a
kind and loving disposition she won a host of friends who will be grieved to
learn of her sudden demise.  She was a devoted member of the First Methodist
Episcopal church and always took an active part in the different branches of
the work.  She was a teacher in the Sunday school, a member of the church
choir, chorister of the junior department and quite active in Red Cross
work.  Surviving to mourn her death are her parents and two sisters, Mrs.
Foster Burley, of Williamsburg and Miss Virginia, at home.
  The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

JUNIATA
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Mrs. Black Entertains.
  In honor of her birthday yesterday, Mrs. V. H. Black, of 762 Fifth avenue,
entertained the Pentagon to dinner.  The circle of ladies had a delightful
day, crocheting occupying the time, and doing ample justice to the elaborate
dinner prepared.  Mrs. Black was the recipient of some beautiful gifts. 
These who enjoyed the day were Mrs. E. M. __tys, Mrs. R. N. Hoover, Mrs.
Howard Ebright, Mrs. R. R. Bain and the hostess.

JUNIATA SENDS TWELVE
  Juniata boys going to war were last evening the centre of interest in a
farewell program tendered in the Young Men's Christian association assembly
hall.  Business incident to preparations for departure  absented six of the
twelve young men who go out from the borough today, but  the farewell event
under the auspices of the Juniata Red Cross lacked nothing in enthusiasm. 
The boys are all presented with heavy sweaters knit by Red Cross workers and
each will enjoy a box of "divinity fudge" from the same source.  They also
receive well stocked comfort kits that are the handiwork of Juniata ladies
engaged in a community war work movement.
  The program, directed by Mrs. F. M. Derstine, opened with an invocation by
the Rev. Alexander Lamberson and included timely remarks by him, by the Rev.
Charles Peters and by Associate Secretary William Stahl.  Miss Elizabeth
Holley gave a soprano solo and Robert Lantz reached the spot with an original
reading of "Your Boy and My Boy," a trite paraphrase of "Your Flag and My
Flag."  He was applauded to the encore.  Red Cross workers garbed as nurses
and Boy Scouts in uniform gave the affair a war time color and it was with
some emotion that the audience of relatives and friends sang the closing
number, "Blest be the Tie that Binds."
  The Juniatians who will entrain at Tyrone today for Camp Lee are: Russell
R. Perry, William F. Heberling, Richard C. Stratiff, George Rudolph, Claire
F. Baker, Harry N. Oakwood, Paul A. Lenker, William K. Sitmer, A. L. Skipper,
Julius Rhaess, Luigi Nardozi and Ray Fagley.
  Interesting in the farewell last evening was Secretary Stahl's mention of a
Bible that will be carried by William F. Heberling.  The Book is a family
heirloom through three generations, and was in scenes of battle back in the
sixties.  It bears these inscriptions: "Presented to William F. Heberling,
company D., 148th regiment, P. V., April 5, 1862, by Levina Ann Gates." 
"Presented to S. S. Heberling, 1876."  "Presented to William F. Heberling,
Jr., by his father, S. S. Heberling, April 2, 1918."
  "You have a big job on your hands," admonished the Rev. Mr. Lamberson in a
parting word to the boys.  "May God bless you and give you strength to do the
work that is before you."

NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE
  Mrs. William Jeffries and son William, of Charlottesville, W. Va., are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Imler, of 112 Seventh avenue.
  President of First National Bank, D. E. Parker, wife and daughter, returned
on Monday evening from a two months' stay in Jacksonville, Fla.
  Miss Elizabeth Taylor, of the Trinity Lutheran parsonage, and a member of
the Altoona high school faculty, returns today from a trip to Philadelphia
and Washington.
  Miss Kathryn Robb of the high school faculty, spent the Eastern season at
her home in Pittsburg.
  A. Earl Burtnett, in training at Camp Gordon, Georgia, is visiting his
brother, R. M. Strayer, of 103 Eleventh avenue, en route to his home in
Wilmore, on a short furlough.
 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood, of 322 Eighth avenue, over Sunday, entertained Mr.
Wood's half-brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jones, and their
granddaughter, Loretta Gower, all of Pittsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG
  ...Miss Catharine Borst, of Tyrone, spent Easter at the home of her
brother, W. J. Borst, and family on High street.
  Mr. George Barnes, of Greensburg, is visiting at the home of her brother,
William Patterson, on Plum street.
  Miss Blanch N. Smith, stenographer for the American Steel and Wire company
at Wertz, returned Monday from a five-day visit in Akron, O., and Pittsburg.
  Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Clift, of Newcastle, Ind., spent the week-end with Mr.
and Mrs. R. R. Roller, of Second street, whole on a trip east visiting their
son at Camp Merritts, N. Y.
  Miss Martha Stalker is confined to her home on Second street by illness.
  Mrs. Ellen Hetrick Craig and family who have occupied the Roller tenant
dwelling on Second street for a number of years, have moved to the Detwiler
building, occupying quarters on High street.
  Druggist J. A. Simpson, wife, daughter and son, Jean and Fred, spent Sunday
at the home of the druggist's father, Dr. W. G. Simpson, at Mill Creek.
  Capp Gilbert has resigned his position as clerk in the People's supply
store of the Pittsburg Limestone company, having received the appointment of
carrier for R. F. D. route No. 1.  Mr. Gilbert will assume his new duties today.
  Messrs. Joseph and Samuel Krell, of Altoona, were recent visitors in
Williamsburg, called here by the illness of their aged father, John Krell, 
Mr. Krell, now in his 82d year, is one of Williamsburg's oldest residents,
who for over fifty years followed the trade of saddlery during which time he
acquired a wide reputation for his skill and workmanship.
  Miss Idella Louden, of Knoxville, Pa., is visiting her sisters, Mrs. H. A.
Sparr and Mrs. G. M. Spellman, of West Second street.
  Miss Kathryn Roller returned Monday from a visit of several days to
Chicago.  
  Numbered among visitors to Williamsburg for the Easter vacation were John
Fluke, student at State college; Misses Emmaline and Catharine Patterson,
students at Indiana State normal; J. Donald Clark, Duquesne; Miss June
Roller, teacher in public schools, Hollidaysburg; Robert A. Smith, Altoona;
Miss Lois McClure, Alexandria, and Charles Fonner and family, of Altoona.
  Blair county friends of Mrs. L. P. work, formerly of Altoona, who has been
sojourning at St. Petersburg, Fla., for the past two years, will be pleased
to learn that she is in good health and enjoying the salubrious climate. 
Last week while on a trip to Orlando she met a party of Blair countians,
Murrys and Martmans.
  M. L. Beegle and family are moving to town this week from Clover Creek,
taking possession of their property on Plum street.
  Mrs. Anna Biddle, of Clover Creek, has purchased the Blair Treese property
on West Second street, now occupied by W. M. Wagner; consideration $3,500. 
Mrs. Biddle and daughter, Miss Emma, expect to occupy their new home in the
near future.
  ...George M. Wagner has been seriously ill at his home on Second street for
the past several days.
  ...Public sale - W. C. McMahan will offer household goods Saturday, April
6, at 12.30 o'clock at his home on High street.

ALDERMANIC NOTES
Cases Heard or to Be Disposed of in Courts of Local Magistrate
  Miss Catherine Oeffinger, charged with selling cigarettes to minors, was
held under $200 bail for court yesterday by Alderman Leake, First ward. 
Information was made by Truant Officer Bratton.  The woman claims the boys
falsely represented matters to an attache of her store to obtain the cigarettes.
  John Flaherty, charged with disorderly conduct by his mother-in-law, paid
the costs and the fine and was remitted yesterday by Alderman Gorsuch, when
the defendant agreed to quit drinking and go to work.
  C. A. Volsted, formerly in charge of the Altoona Baking company, as
manager, was given a hearing yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, before
Alderman E. A. Hite, of the Ninth ward, charged with absconding with the
company seal, books and records.  He was held for court in $200 bail and in
default of such security was committed to jail.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, April 3, 1918, page 5:

ELDORADO LITERARY SOCIETY
Program for Friday Evening is Announced
  The following literary program will be rendered by the Eldorado Literary
society in the Fifty-eighth street school house Friday evening, April 5.
  Singing by society; reading, Hazel Krause; piano solo, Mildred Councel;
extemporaneous speech, H. H. Shaw; referral question, "What can the Eldorado
Literary society do to help whip the Hun?" by Charles Kustabauder; quartette,
selection, Figart brothers; reading, Mrs. Miley; debate - Resolved, "That
immigration should be further restricted by law", afrfirmative speakers,
Harold Gates and Ruby Krause; negative, John Thompson and Evelyn Baird;
reading of the "Eldorado Owl," Chester Fink.

Surprise and Farewell Party
  The home of Mr. J. L. Jones, 5201 Fourth avenue, Roselawn, was the scene of
a pleasant surprise party last evening, being the occasion [of] the 72nd
anniversary of Mr. Jones birthday.  The party was also a farewell for his son
Herbert C. Jones, who goes to Columbus today to train for the army of Uncle
Sam.  The evening was pleasantly spent by both father and son as well as the
following guests.  Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Westover, Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Russell,
Mrs. J. C. Bancroft, Mr. H. C. Jones, Miss Greenis, Miss Marian Bancroft,
Mrs. Pearl Hess, Miss Charlotte Russell, Miss Ruth Russell, Miss Miriam Reed
and Master Herbert Russell.

CHURCH AFFAIRS
Pastor's Salary Increased.
  The following officers were elected at a meeting held by the official board
of the First United Evangelical church last evening: Rev. I. E. Dubs Stover,
president, E. F. Wolf, vice president; Arthur Snyder, secretary; C. W.
Snyder, treasurer. E. F. Wolf was elected president of trustee board and C.
W. Snyder representative to quarterly conference.  The pastor was voted a
substantial increase in salary of twenty-five per cent. above salary paid in 1914.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, April 3, 1918, page 6: 

GIVEN DINNER BY ADMIRING FRIENDS
Friends of Retiring Signal Inspector I. T. Shadle Decide to "Tell Him Now"
  Friends of I. T. Shadle, who retired from active railroad service on
Saturday, gathered at the Shedle home, 2016 Eleventh street, on Monday to
present their compliments and congratulations.  Felicitations were extended
in aduana from two sons in France, Clinton Shadle, a son who is a member of
the U. S. Signal corps, stationed in Indianapolis, Ind., and from a son in
Pittsburg.
  Music was a feature of the evening, a number of patriotic and popular songs
being played by Harold Weller as violinist, accompanied on the piano by Miss
Helen Huffman.
  Mrs. I. T. Shadle acted as hostess and assisted by Mrs. Clinton E. Shadle,
Miss Mae Wharton, Mrs. Philip Weller, Mrs. And Mrs. Rogers and Mr. and Mrs.
Cooley, served dainty refreshments to the assembled friends.
  Mr. Phillip Weller acted as toastmaster and many reminiscences of railway
signaling in its infancy were recalled, one surprise following another until
Mr. Weller presented the gifts of his friends to Mr. Shadle, who was deeply
moved, but rallied and responded feelingly, thanking all who remembered him
on this happy occasion.  Mr. Weller's speech of appreciation was as follows:
[here omitted]...

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, April 3, 1918, page 7:

WATCH FOR SOLIDER
Sergeant Frank Buchanan Given a Watch by Boys' Brigade.
  Frank Buchanan, a well known young man of the city, departed yesterday at
noon to become a marine in the service of the United States.  He has been
interested in military affairs and for some years had been affiliated with
the Boys' Brigade of the Second Presbyterian church.  Some time ago he
decided that his country needed him and he sought enlistment in the U. S.
marines and was accepted.
  The Boys' Brigade gave him a farewell on Monday evening and presented him
with a wrist watch.  His enlistments adds one more name to the growing list
of young men who received their training in the Boys' Brigade.

Home From Camp Lee.
  Corporal Martin Sisk, a member of one of the regiments of Engineers at Camp
Lee, Petersburg, Va., is enjoying a five day furlough at his home, 962
Seventeenth street.  He makes an excellent appearance as a soldier, has taken
on weight and likes the service.

Soldier Wants Tribune.
  Elwood Charles Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller, of Juniata,
enlisted several weeks ago in the coast artillery and is now station at Fort
St. Philly, Louisiana.  In a letter received a day or two ago he said he
liked army life and that the work was hard but very interesting.  He also
made a request that the Tribune be sent him that he could obtain the home
news.

Returns to Fort Myer.
  Edgar Wolford, of 613 Second avenue, has departed for Fort Myer, where he
is a member of the Forty-ninth Engineers.  He spent a brief furlough with
relatives and friends here and to them expressed his liking for the service.

Brothers on Furlough.
  Thomas c. Green and Edward E. Green, brothers, both in the service as
members of Company G., at Camp Hancock, Ga., arrived in this city on Monday
to enjoy a furlough of five days.  They are visiting with their mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Green, of 107 Tenth street.

SLAV IS HELD FOR COURT.
  Walsek Milicevic, the Slav boarding house keeper in the Third ward,
completed another busy day, this being his busy week.  He was arraigned
before Alderman Gorsuch on two charges of assault and battery, and threats,
and assault and battery, but settled them by paying the costs, fines being
remitted.
  Milicevic chased Mike Boneo out of his house Sunday night and then forced
him to jump from a second story window in a neighboring dwelling.  Alderman
Leake, First ward, then held the man for court at a hearing yesterday
afternoon, on a charge of felonious assault, information having been
preferred by Constable R. A. Spangler.  The prisoner furnished bail.

BUYS FARM
  Edward M. Baker, of 208 East Third avenue, has bought the Edward Miller
farm near Hollidaysburg.  The farm was formerly the Dr. Duff property and is
located back of the Dell Delight park, Hollidaysburg.  The deal was
consummated through Agent Charles McVey.  Mr. Baker, who is an engineer in
the Pennsy yards, intends to occupy the farm as a home for himself and family.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, April 3, 1918, page 8:

DEATHS OF A DAY
JOHN MEADVILLE.
  Word was received yesterday by Bellwood relatives of the death of John
Meadville, which occurred yesterday at Pittsburg.  Mr. Meadville was a son of
Joshua and Judith Meadville and was born at Pennsylvania Furnace October 4,
1838.  He came with his parents to Fostoria, where they resided for many
years.  His later life was mostly spent in Bellwood, much of it in the employ
of H. S. Kerbaugh, but for a few years he had been a resident of Pittsburg. 
Surviving are a sister and a brother - Miss Ruth, of Pittsburg, and Graham M.
Meadville, of Letitia, Oklahoma, a former sheriff of Blair county.
  The funeral service will be held in the Baptist church at Bellwood at 2:30
Thursday afternoon.  Interment in Logan Valley cemetery.

MRS. MOSES W. WALTER.
  Mrs. Elcinda Emma Walter, wife of Moses W. Walter, died at 10 Monday
evening at her home near Queen, Bedford county, of sarcoma.  She was born
November 16, 1857, in Queen.  Her husband and these children survive: Mrs.
Harry Delozier, Flowing springs; Mrs. John Weyant and Fred L. Walter,
Claysburg; H. Burton Walter, at home.  She is survived by her aged
step-father, William Fickes, of Imler; also these brothers and sisters: Lloyd
Fickes, Imler; John Fickes, Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. James Mock and Mrs. Robert
Spencer, of Toledo, O.; Mrs. David Imler, Burgoon, O., Mrs. Hielman Imler, of
this city.  She was a member of the Progressive Brethren church at
Vicksburg.  The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the
Lower Claar church.

GEORGE R. HENDERSON.
  George R. Henderson, a retired Pennsylvania railroad employe, of Mifflin,
and well known to P. R. R. workers on the Middle division and in this city,
died on Monday morning at 5 o'clock at him home, after an illness of dropsy
and a complication of diseases.  He was aged 72 years and was retired from
the service of the Pennsy two years ago.  He had been train despatcher at
Mifflin.  He is survived by his wife and two sons - Walter, of Washington,
D.C., and Frank, of Mifflin, formerly of Altoona.  The funeral will be held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial will be made in Mifflintown.

MISS JUNE FRISBY.
  Miss June Louise Frisby, daughter of Louis (deceased) and Mrs. Carrie
Frisby, of 1808 Tenth avenue, rear, died yesterday morning at 1:50 o'clock at
the family home.  Tuberculosis was the cause of her death.  She was ill only
three weeks.  She was born in Huntingdon county on June 14, 1898, and was a
member of the A. M. E. church.  Besides her mother, she is survived by six
sisters and two brothers, as follows:  Mrs. Grace Duffan, Mrs. Alexander
Parker, Ruth, Catharine, Ethel, Murial, Horace and Wallace, all of this
city.  The funeral services will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. 
The body will be taken to Huntingdon on Thursday for burial.
  
JOHN T. COXIE.
  John T. Coxie died yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock in his home at 800
Fourth avenue, Juniata, of a complication of physical ailments.  The deceased
was a well known citizen of the borough, to which he removed his household
from the city thirteen years ago.  He was by trade a carpenter and was at
various times employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company.  John Thomas
Coxie was born in Lycoming county on January 29, 1855.  He is survived by his
wife and four children - Mrs. H. C. Bingman, of Bellwood; Mrs. S. E. Fink, of
Juniata; John Coxie, jr., at home, and Charles R., in the United States
service at Camp Hancock.  Also by three brothers and two sisters - Jasper
Coxie, of Seattle, Wash; Caleb, of Hurley, Wis.; William, of Bellefonte; Mrs.
Will Fortney, of Monogahela, and Mrs. Harve Searson, of Tampa, Fla.  Mr. Coxie
was a Methodist by faith and service over his remains will be conducted this
evening by Rev. Alexander Lamberson.  The service will be held in the family
home and the remains will tomorrow morning be taken to Boalsburg for
interment.

Private Burial.
  Private burial of Katharine M. Cunningham, whose body had been in a
receiving vault since January 29, took place Friday afternoon, March 29, at
Rose Hill cemetery, Rev. Archibald E. Mackie, pastor of the Llyswen Methodist
Episcopal church, officiating.  Deceased was the daughter of T. M. and Annie
Cunningham, of Lakemont Terrace.

Funeral Notice.
  The funeral services for Paul Leroy Harman will be held from the residence,
2010 Thirteenth avenue, in charge of Rev. George R. Bishop.  Burial will
follow in Fairview cemetery.

RECENT WEDDINGS
Black-Benton.
  Charles Oliver Black, of near Claysburg, and Della Verna Benton, of Queen,
Bedford county, were united in marriage at Cumberland, Md., on Saturday by
Rev. J. M. York.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus
Benton.  The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Ellen Black and is employed by the
Standard Refractories company at Sproul.  After a brief honeymoon trip, they
will expect to reside at Sproul, where the bridegroom is employed.
  The happy young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a
prosperous journey through life.

Marriage License Record.
  William H. Denlinger, of Patton, and Ruth M. Gardner, of York.
  Giovanni Ensani and Elsie Mastrantonies, both of Ganister, Pa.
  Edgar David Lafferty, 1908 Fifteenth avenue, and Lucy Conaway, 1541 Walton
avenue, Altoona.

PERSONAL NOTES
Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know
  Earl Morrow, of 1328 Foruth avenue; Frederic S. Latherow, of 1220 Fifth
avenue; Francis Shugarts, of 506 Sixteenth street; and Max Lykens, of 1500
Fifth avenue, left yesterday to resume their studies at the Williamsburg
Trade school.
  Mrs. James C. McBurney, of 913 Nineteenth avenue, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Charles Stratford, at Mount Union.
  Miss Helen Quarry, employed at Gable & Co.'s store, spent Sunday with her
parents at Williamsburg.
  Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smeltz, who have been spending their honeymoon in the
city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Strobel, of 223 Willow avenue,
yesterday departed for their home in Pittsburg.
  Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bouslough, of Hollidaysburg, are in Pittsburg attending
the funeral of their uncle, F. O. Boulton, who died a day or two ago in that city.
  Mrs. George Crawford and two children are visiting with friends and
relatives at Spruce Hill, near Port Royal.
  Miss Marguerite Aynes is visiting with her grandparents at East Waterford
this week.
  Mrs. Roy Plank is spending the week visiting with relatives and friends at
Newton Hamilton.
  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shirk have returned to their home in Lewistown after a
pleasant visit with friends in the city.
  Miss Bernice McKee has returned home from a pleasant visit with friends in
Huntingdon.