NEWS: Items from the Altoona Tribune, February 11, 1919 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Denise Phillips Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ Items from the Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919 ROARING SPRING LOST A cameo brooch somewhere on East Main or Spang street, between the Edward Butler residence and P. R. R. station, on Sunday afternoon before 4:30. Will finder please leave brooch at the home of Edwin G. Bobb, where they will be suitably rewarded. The evangelistic meeting in progress in the local Methodist Episcopal church for the past three weeks closed with the "Mothers'" service on Sunday evening. Rev. A. S. Williams, the pastor, delivered a wonderful sermon to a large and appreciative audience, taking for his text Luke 3-49. There were seventy-eight mothers present in a body to be benefited by his eloquent discourse. Mrs. Myra Detwiler and sister Mrs. Simpson, of Woodbury, motored here and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. John I. Brown, of Roosevelt avenue. Misses Ellen and Susan Burket, of Fredericksburg, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Berkheimer, of Franklin street. The Men's Bible class of the Christ Reformed church will hold a Valentine social in the basement of the church Friday evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Miss Margaret Garber and two school chums, Misses Ruth Atchison and Dorothy Hildebran, all of Birmingham seminary, spent the weekend with Miss Garber's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Garber, of Park Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Curlin, of Altoona, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hite, of Main Street. Landis Yingling, of the U.S.N., and Hobart Longenecker, of Camp Dix, are spending some time with their parents this week. Hobart Hair and Stanton Williams, students at State college, were the week-end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hair and Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Williams, respectively. James S. Bobb and daughter, Miss Mary, of Park Avenue, leave tomorrow morning for Denver, Col., where they will spend some time with the former's son Frank, and wife. Ensign Hugh McConnell and wife are visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Anna B. Eldon, while en route from Seattle, Wash., to Boston, Mass. Word has been received here of Leroy Hetrick's safe arrival in Camp Mills, N.Y., after seeing active service in France. Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart and family, of Henrietta, were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Burket, of Bloomfield street. Dr. and Mrs. Chalmer Montgomery and son, of Altoona, spent some time Sunday with the former's cousin, Dr. W. H. Robinson and family, of Cemetery street. RETURNS TO HOSPITAL Byron J. Williams, wounded overseas veteran who had been spending a furlough from the base hospital at Camp Lee, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Williams, of East Main street, returned to the hospital Saturday, where he will remain until released from service. Byron attended the reception given his old commander, General Menoher, at his home in Johnstown, last Wednesday. General Menoher commanded the famous Rainbow division with which Byron saw service for more than a year, and with which he was fighting when so badly wounded in the Argonne forest. FUNERAL NOTICE The corpse of June, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Butler, of Altoona, was brought to the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Butler, on Main street. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 2 CENTRAL GRAMMAR'S HONOR ROLL SHORT Less Than 150 Pupils Reach Required Average of 85 or Above This Month Following is the honor roll of Central Grammar school for the fifth month: Glen Zeiders, 95 5.8; Elizabeth Vollmer, Dorothy Grabill, 93 8.9; Mildred Sisley, 92 7.9; Paul Smith, 92 4.8; Lydia Karlie, Ida Getz, Iva Feather, 92 2.9; Mary Hammond, 91 6.9; Beatrice Myers, Hulda Slogenhop, 91 1.9; Geraldine Smith, 91 6.9; Ross Figart, 91 3.8; Robert Rickabaugh, Norman Kerns, William McCormick, Clyde Minster, 90 5.8; Ethel Weaver, Jean DeGabrielle, Mary Santella, 90 5.9; John Morrow, Frank Corbin, John Downes, Harry Kinsel, Ethel Weir, Irene Wertz, Ruth Redding, 90; Eleanor Hofman, Clara Hoover, Alma Knisely, Madeline Burkhart, 89 4.9; William Kaup, Lynwood Lingenfelter, Murray Friedman, 89 3.8; Gertrude McKee, 89 3.9; Thelma Batton, Dorothy Harnish, Jean Hollar, Ruth Morris, Pauline Snyder, Annie Evin, 88 8.9; Kenneth Harnden, 88 6.8; Sarah Engler, 88 8.9; Lester Davis, 88 7.8; Edward Anderson, 88 6.8; Irene Weiser, 88 6.9; Margaret Aldstadt, Virginia Hileman, Marion Miller, Catherine Morris, Ruth Dent, Dorothy DeWees, Margaret Ulsh, 88 3.9; Paul Sellers, Emil Schweitzer, Paul Lutz, 88 1.8; Beatrice Whitaker, 88 1.9; Marguerite Brandt, Ruth Mickey, Esther Singer, Gertrude Stackhouse, Violet Bloyer, Hannah Craine, 87 7.9; Mary Hawk, 87 6.9; Robert Johnson, Kenneth Springer, George Smawley, 87 4.8; Ida Wolfe, 87 4.9; Dorothy Balt, Helen Bowser, Thelma Kunes, Ethel Paschal, Margaret McFalls, Mabel McCaulley, Elizabeth Cassell, 87 2.9; Eleanor Waters, 87 1.9; James Surver, 87; Gilson McClure, Paul Kauffman, Leroy McKinney, Roy Overdorff, Willard Paschal, Russell Laughlin, Harold Stephens, Amos Stitt, Kenneth Goodman, 86 7.8; Sarah MacIntosh, 86 7.9; William Whitfied, 86 7.8; Ruth McNeal, 86 7.9; Beatrice Gisewhite, Fannie Magee, Esther Stauter, Florence McCracken, Miriam McClellan, Helen Tampt, 86 6.9; Hester Stultz, 86 4.9; Louis Laber, 86 2.9; Porter Brown, Theodore Shade, Bruce Dixon, Samuel Culp, 86 2.8; Evelyn Banks, Martha Gwin, Thelma Stephens, Edris Smith, Agnes Casselberry, 86 1.9; Elizabeth Heckman, 86; Harry Denisar, 85 6.8; William Axtell, Fred Berkey, Ralph Kelly, Glenn Isenberg, Samuel White, Frank Warfel, Herman Chapman, Paul Crist, 85 5.8; Edith Hargreaves, Virginia Tussey, Vaneeta Russell, 85 5.9; Violet Seern, 85 1.9; Ruth Adelson, Walter Hite, Hannah Williams, Joseph Cohen, Mildred Luse, Paul Treese, Charles Fuller, Paul Gehrdes, Robert Swayne, 85. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 3 TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE RECORDED. The following realty transfers were placed on record in the office of Recorder of Deeds George C. Irwin, at Hollidaysburg, yesterday: Edward S. Whitmore and wife to Martha M. Shellenberger, Juniata borough, $3,200.00 G. C. Albright and wife to Charles F. Nearhoof, Tyrone borough, $2,200.00 Ellen A. Lathero, et. al. to Margaret E. Wright, 707 Fifth street, Altoona, $1.00 Ellen A. Lathero, et. al. to Veronica McHale, 709 Fifth street, Altoona, $1.00 Ellen A. Lathero, et. al. to Rose McHale Atherton, 705 Fifth street, Altoona, $1.00 Eugene C. Hare and wife to Walter Leedom, Holidaysburg, $2,500.00 Jacob K. Sholly and wife to John E. Seeds, Nealmont, Snyder township, $30.00 Margaret Plette and husband to Vit A. and Rosa Cicarella, 1413 Ninth avenue, Altoona, $2,700.00 Altoona B. and L. association to Bertha M. Hamilton, Logan township, $1,800.00 Bertha M. Hamilton and husband to O. R. and Media A. McConahy, Logan township, $1,500.00 William G. Powell and wife to Ruth E. Markel, 2316 Sixth avenue, Altoona, $1,900.00 Clara J. Snyder and husband to Mamie M. Patterson, Logan township, $59.00 FRANKSTOWN Rev. L. B. Fasick, pastor of the Frankstown Methodist Episcopal church, will organize a children's church Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. All children who are not over 14 years old are cordially invited to attend. Singing by a children's choir and a short sermon by the pastor, theme, "The Value of Little Things," will be features. This church will meet every Wednesday at 4 p.m. Mothers of Frankstown and vicinity will have a fine opportunity to have their children trained in the religion of Jesus. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 3 WANDERER HAD FALL Edward Haines, of Mifflin, was the name and town claimed by an intoxicated individual who wandered into Juniata and fell down an outside flight of stairs at the Hatch building in the small hours of Sunday morning. Chief Norris gathered the jag artist up at 2 p.m. and laid him to rest until morning in the borough lockup. He was permitted to depart for home at daybreak, after paying for medical attention to a scalp wound. HEALTH OFFICER ON JOB Just now occurs one of the rare intervals when Juniata is free of contagious disease. Five cases of diphtheria that existed last week are all pronounced convalescent and the homes have in every instance been fumigated. Under the law, however, the quarantine cards will not be removed for a week or ten days, but the town is at the moment without any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease. Health Officer Colemen is rapidly acquiring the duties of the new position and asks the co-operation of all Juniatians in the work of combating disease. He will appreciate information as to any unsanitary condition worthy of notice, regarding such information as confidential where necessary, and will promptly give any service that falls within the province of his position. The squire will give ear to all health department business in his office at the rear of the First National Bank. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. John Brumbaugh, of 509 Sixth avenue, spent yesterday with friends in Williamsburg. F. W. McNeel, of 605 Seventh avenue, spent Sunday at Longfellow. J. R. Kauffman, of 509 Fifth avenue, was a Sunday visitor in Newton Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Black, of 703 Fifth avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoffman, of Altoona, on Sunday. Mrs. E. M. Gomer, of 413 Sixth street, left yesterday morning for Mt. Savage, Md., to attend the funeral of her nephew, Lewis Blank, who was a victim of the flu. Miss Ellen Thompson, of Johnstown, was a week-end guest of Juniata friends. She was accompanied by Mrs. Ed Franks. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS On Saturday evening Mrs. Minnie Rhykerd, of 620 Fifth avenue, entertained in honor of her niece, Miss Elda Thompson, of Johnstown, who attained a birthday on Sunday. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening and delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. Ed Franks, Miss Elda Thompson, of Johnstown; Mrs. M. L. Reigh, Mrs. W. R. McKinley, Mrs. Roy Boyles, Misses Grace Rosevear, Margaret Dietrich, Naomi Poorman, Grace Rice, Edna Ergler, Hazel and Anna Whippo, Emily Dunmire, Helen Reigh, Pauline McKinley; Messrs. Eugene Bryner, Edwin Stover, Guy Rhykerd, Frank Wright, John and Edward Benney and Earl McKinley. MISS ADAMS HOSTESS. Miss Dorothy Adams, of 504 Eighth avenue, entertained the "True Blue" class of the First Methodist Sunday school on Tuesday evening, in a delightful manner. A social hour followed the business session and a dainty luncheon was served. Those present were Misses Miriam and Dorothy Oast, Elizabeth Dorset, Helen Fink, Carrie Stouffer, Edith Mountain, Mary Kimes, Pearl Grazier, Thelma Shellenberger, Dorothy Adams and the teacher, Mrs. Dunmire. BELLWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a fine baby girl at their home on East Main street. The Civic club meets this afternoon at 8 o'clock at G. E. Fuoss's parlor. Through a typographical error our announcement yesterday said Thursday, Will all the members please note that the meeting is today. An invitation is extended to all Red Cross workers who have helped in any way since the Red Cross was organized here to come to work rooms Thursday afternoon and spend a few hours socially. Each person to bring something in a covered dish for a luncheon at 5 o'clock. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Embrey are spending a few days as guests of Mrs. Embrey's mother at Scranton. Miss Martha Embrey, of Johnstown, was a week end visitor at her home. GRANGE PROGRAM Logan Valley grange will meet on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in regular session. The following literary program is announced: Song "America", Grange "A Song for Homeland", Mrs. E. R. Cox, Reading, Mrs. E. W. Steele "Are Farmers Getting a Fair Share of the Wealth They Produce? If not, Why not?", F. M. Glasgow, Current Events, Ernest Smith, Recitation, Miss Alice McGilnsey "Winter Eggs and How to Get Them" H. K. Hegarty "Lincoln as President" J. P. McKnight "Washington as a Soldier" Miss Margaret McGilnsey "Important Events During the Presidency of Washington", Earl Cox "Lessons from the Lives of Washington and Lincoln", Alfred Cherry Poem, "Salute the Flag" Miss Nellie Gwin Solo, Miss Alice Irwin Voluntary Selections, Members of the Order Song, "Keep the [ ] Fires Burning" Grange THREE SOLDIER SONS. Special to the Tribune. Lewistown, February 10. A telegram from the war department to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swartzell, of Milroy, announces the fact that their son, Private Charles Bartley Swartzell, was gassed and in a hospital. A letter received from the young man himself on Saturday says he has recovered and is now one of the army of occupation in Germany. Private Swartzell is a member of the Fifty-sixth Pioneer infantry and is one of the three sons in service in France. Private Andrew M. lost a leg in Chateau Thierry; Private Earl B. was gassed on the Marne, and C. Bartley got his at St. Mihiel. DRY RESOLUTION ADOPTED Sunday Mass Meeting Unanimous for Ratification of Amendment. The big ratification rally held in the Mishler theatre Sunday afternoon after Rev. Sam Small had delivered a telling and most interesting address unanimously expressed itself as being for the ratification of the prohibition amendment by the state legislature by the adoption of the following resolutions: "Altoona, Pa., February 9, 1919. "Whereas, Forty-four states of the Union and the Pennsylvania house of representatives have ratified the federal constitutional amendment forbidding the manufacture, sale, exportation and importation of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, be it Resolved, That we, citizens of Altoona and vicinity, this day, February 9, 1919, in mass meeting assembled to the number of about 1,800, hereby unanimously request and urge the Pennsylvania state senate also to ratify the said amendment so that our great commonwealth may be place on the right side of this important proposition. Resolved, That these resolutions be presented as early as expedient to the Pennsylvania state senate in open session by our worthy senator, Hon. Plymouth W. Snyder. Resolved, That we heartily comment the three members of the house from Blair county, Hon. Fred A. Bell, Hon. Samuel McCurdy and Hon. Simon F. Zock for having so nobly supported the prohibition amendment when it was before that body. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 4J Tyrone NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE Paul S. Gillam, a member of the medical corps, United States army, stationed at Staten Island, is spending a short furlough with relatives and friends in town. Earl Snyder, of Ninth street, who for the past year has been a member of the Spruce Production division of the United States forces, arrived in town last evening, honorably discharged from the service. Miss Grayce Hileman, of Altoona, has returned to her home, after having spent the past several days as the guest of friends in town. Y.M.C.A. WINTER COURSE The next attraction of the Y.M.C.A. winter course will be held in the auditorium tomorrow evening, when the celebrated Crawford Adams company will be present. This company highly recommended and is sure to please all present. With Crawford Adams as violinist, Tyrone people will have the opportunity of hearing one of the greatest masters of this popular instrument in the country today. The humorist, in the person of Miss Roselth Knapp Breed, is another splendid attraction with the company. Miss Breed is known, loved and respected wherever she appears and her humor is the rich experience of mature observation, of an historic ability that has few if any equals in this country. The program is bound to please young and old and will undoubtedly b heard by a capacity house. LOCAL HIGH BOYS WINNERS In one of the hardest fought and most exciting games of the season, the Tyrone high school boys' basketball team defeated the fast United States naval ordnance team of Pittsburgh, by the score of 28 to 17, in a match played on the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium floor last evening. The visitors greatly outweighed the local squad but this superfluous flesh could not cope with the rapid-fire teamwork and sensational shooting of Tyrone. In the first half the naval squad had the better of the argument, the period ending with the score at 9 to 6 in their favor. The second half saw conditions completely reversed and the local five had things quite their own way. The score follows: Naval Team. McCloskey forward (Green) Mahula forward Mitchell centre Woomer guard Epstein guard Tyrone H.S. Schell guard (Thompson) McBride centre Williams guard Ferguson guard Summary: Field goals, Mahula 4, McBride 2, Watson 2, Schell 1, Thompson 2, Mitchell 4, Woomer 1, Foul goals, Williams 5 out of 15, Mitchell 8 out of 14. Referee, Neff; timer, Black; scorer, Keppler. NOTES ABOUT TOWN The girl's basketball team will hold practice on the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium floor this evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Owing to the Boy Scout celebration which is to be held this evening, Mrs. Richard Beaston has postponed her class and dance until tomorrow evening. These weekly assemblies are being given for the benefit of the Permanent Blind war fund and should meet with a generous patronage. A delightful party was held at the home Mrs. Harry A. Gardner, on Jefferson avenue, last evening, the occasion being given for the benefit of the Permanent war fund. A large number of guests were present and a neat sum was raised for the furtherance of the above named worthy cause. A meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the First English Lutheran church will be held in the parsonage this evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The formal opening of the M. & M. Grocery company will be held at their new store, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth street, this evening. An orchestra will be present to enliven the occasion and a souvenir will be given to every man and woman in attendance. A cordial invitation is extended to all in Tyrone to call and inspect the many bargains which this progressive firm has to offer. On Friday evening the Tyrone high school team will have as their opponents the strong Houtzdale high school five. The visiting team is one of the strongest in this section and an exciting contest is promised. A meeting of the Pythian Sisters will be held in the Junior Fraternity building this evening, beginning at 7 o'clock. District Deputy Mrs. Nellie Shuff and Mrs. Fields, both of Altoona, will be present to assist in the rehearsal of the part which the local lodge is to take in the district convention which will be held in Altoona on Friday, February 14. A full turnout of the members is requested. A meeting of Mrs. Bleber's Sunday school class will be held at the home of Mrs. Mahlon Cryder, on Lincoln avenue, this evening, beginning at 8 o'clock. RECEPTION FOR SOLDIERS A cordial invitation is extended to all returned soldiers and sailors to be present at an informal reception which is to be given by the Boy Scouts of Tyrone in the Y.M.C.A. auditorium this evening, beginning at 8 o'clock. Invitations have been sent for the affair but some of the boys have been unintentionally missed and Scout Commissioner Cady desires to make it known that the presence of every returned service man is desired. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 7 UNHAPPY HOMES GIVE THE COURT BUSY DAY Arguments Heard in a Number of Cases Also on Requests for New Trials At the opening of arguments court yesterday morning testimony was taken in six desertion cases before Judge Thomas J. Baldrige, resulting from martial troubles. The trial list for the present term of court, comprising seventy- two cases, was gone over, the greater portion of the number being stated for hearings during the first half of the week. After giving attention to a large batch of motions and petitions, the first case taken up was that of Commonwealth vs. A. M. Snyder, of Altoona, on the charge of desertion and non-support preferred by the wife. The court ordered Snyder to pay his wife $27 per month. Leroy Edward Mitchell was defendant in a suit for desertion, non-support and cruel treatment, made by his wife. These are young people who were married in 1917, one child having been born to them. Both are now living at their respective homes. The husband was directed to pay his wife $16 per month toward the support of herself and child. The next defendant was Samuel J. Lykens, of Altoona, who was charged by his wife with desertion. They have been married thirteen years. He was ordered to pay his wife $22 per month. Robert Hamer, charged by his wife with desertion and non-support, was sentenced to pay $45 per month towards the support of his wife and child, after evidence was taken in the case. In the desertion and non-support case brought against Robert Frick, an amicable settlement was effected whereby he agreed to pay his wife $20 monthly. The marital infelicities of Edward F. Good, of Altoona, who was in court for desertion and non-support, were brought about, it is said, by the interference of his wife's relatives. The wife has a small baby to care for. The husband will pay her $18 a month. Routine Matters. On motion of John F. Sullivan, esq., a second pluries subpoena was awarded in the divorce case of Myrtle A. Wertz vs. Warren E. Wertz. Edward Helsel was appointed guardian of Lester R., Kenneth A., Elmer R. and Marietta Helsel, minor children of Albert E. Helsel, late of Blair township, deceased. Grange Trust company, of Huntingdon, guardian of Ivor L. and Alvan M. Brode, was authorized to join in sale of real estate at Coalmont, Huntingdon county. Argument for New Trial. Court heard argument yesterday afternoon in the case of J. S. Miller Machinery company vs. Howard C. Cambridge and J.C. Stein Co., for judgment n.o.v. and a new trial decision being reserved. Plaintiff firm had sold Cambridge, a Tyrone machine shop proprietor, a lathe on a lease. Before all the payments were made Cambridge sold to the Stein Co., and the Miller people sued for balance due, obtaining a verdict. Defendant asked for new trial. Court adjourned until 9:30 this morning. Motions and Petitions. A subpoena was awarded, returnable the first Monday in April, in the divorce proceedings of Anna Wood vs. Paul Wood. The Central Trust company was named guardian of Carl V., Alvin S., Elmer Eugene, Helen Elizabeth and Henry Lee Lloyd, minor children of Andrew M. Lloyd, late of Tyrone township, and its bond of $500 in each case approved by the court. A rule was granted, returnable at next argument court, in the petition of the Mountain City Trust company, guardian of Annabell Johnston, a weak minded person, asking for its discharge. An alias subpoena was awarded, returnable the first Monday in March, in the divorce proceedings of Helen Mary Albright vs. Reuben H. Albright. An alias subpoena was also awarded in the case of Lottie L. Fox vs. William M. Fox, the matter being returnable the second Monday in March. F. Dean Ross was named guardian of Clara O. Westbrook, Florence M., Grace E. and Catherine V. Westbrook, minor children of Mary A. Westbrook, late of Williamsburg, and his bond of $700 in each case approved. The court awarded a subpoena in the case of Eva Delozier vs. William Delozier. An attachment was awarded on the defendant for alimony in the case of Commonwealth vs. George W. Stewart. The latter was recently discharged from the U.S. Service. In the estate of Mary A. Ebright, deceased, the court granted a rule, returnable at next argument court, to show cause why the executrix Mary A. Isenberg, should not be discharged. A rule was awarded for alimony and counsel fees in the case or Charles E. Burkhart vs. Emma E. Burkhart. Mark R. Kilhefner and his wife, Ethel F. Kilhefner, were granted leave by the court to adopt Victoria Eleanor Gleiner, aged 5 months, child of Anton G. and Edna M. Gleiner, the latter being deceased. Attorney B. F. Warfel, of Hollidaysburg, was named guardian of Deliah Summers, daughter of William E. Summers, late of Altoona. His bond of $1,000 was approved. County Solicitor J. Lee Plummer presented a petition of the Blair county commissioners for approval of the taking over by the county of Blair as a county road of the Sinking valley main road and highway, lying in the townships of Logan and Tyrone. An alias subpoena was awarded in the case of Edward C. Meinhart vs. Florence M. Meinhart. In the divorce libel of Frank J. Schell vs. Laura Miller Schell, the court awarded a subpoena, returnable next month. Robert W. Smith, master in the case of Frank E. Gill vs. Anna Dunn Gill, presented his report recommending a divorce on the grounds of desertion and adultery. TROLLEY AND TRUCK COLLIDE A collision occurred on Saturday last between a Logan Valley trolley car and a large oil truck owned by the Independent Oil company on the West Allegheny street hill, resulting in some damage to both vehicles. The driver of the truck had a narrow escape from serious if not fatal injury, not receiving a scratch. The car was proceeding down the hill to Gaysport when the truck came out of the alley at the Daus bakery, to come up the hill. Neither the driver nor the motorman were able to stop in time to avoid a collision and the car and truck came together with a crashing sound. The car struck the front part of the truck, the impact causing the latter to slide over the slippery snow covered street, and strike a large tree in front of the residence of the late Dr. J. R. Humes. Had the street not been slippery the truck would likely have suffered greater damage. The car continued on its way down the hill, the motorman not being able to get it stopped until reaching the bottom. He then backed up the hill to the point of the accident to ascertain the result of the crash. The radiator, fender and other parts of the truck were bent out of shape and the door and side of the car damaged. PEOPLE COMING AND GOING Mr. Samuel McCurdy, jr., and bride, of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Hon. and Mrs. Samuel McCurdy, of Walnut street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pressler have returned from a visit to Mrs. Pressler's former home in Connecticut. Mrs. Vissel, of Roaring Spring, was a visitor to town yesterday. Miss Beaulah Lee, of Juniata, spent Sunday with her grand-mother, Mrs. S. D. Lynn, of Clark street. Alex C. Thompson, of Lancaster, was a business sojourner in the 'burg' yesterday. Mrs. Sydney Dewald, of Reading, is a pleasant visitor this week at the home of Miss Annie Westover, on Mulberry street. Hon. Howard Baldrige, of Omaha, Neb., is a visitor at the home of his brother, Judge Thomas J. Baldrige, on Allegheny street. Attorneys William L. and A.G. Pascoe and William L. Hicks, of Tyrone, were professional visitors at the county court house yesterday. Jury Commissioners Martin L. McCartney, of Logan township, and Rudolph D. Stoltz, of Altoona, were at the court house yesterday, drawing a jury for the March term of court. Charles Curran, son of Frank Curran, of Gaysport and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curran, of Mulberry street, who several days ago arrived home from France, has been mustered out of service and arrived home Saturday, in the best of health. Miss Nellie Sweeney, of Houtzdale, has returned home after a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Riddle, of Mulberry street. Mr. and Mrs. William Blanch, of Johnstown, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. George Weaver, of Beaver street, Gaysport. Edward Frank of Walnut street, has returned from a two months visit to his sister, Mrs. Tacy Beagle of Philadelphia. Miss Elizabeth Hughes, of East Allegheny street, has returned from a visit to Dr. and Mrs. John Caldwell, of Pittsburg. Howard James Darr, son-in-law of Mrs. James H. Fluke, of 904 Allegheny street, has received his discharge from the U.S. navy. He had been in the service for the past seven months and was stationed at Newport, R.I. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 8 JURORS DRAWN Names of These Who Are To Serve On March Quarter Sessions Sheriff William H. Orr, Jury Commissioners Martin L. McCartney and Rudolph D. Stoltz, with their clerk, Chester H. Edwards esq., yesterday drew the names of 84 Blair county citizens from the jury wheel for service at the March term of quarter sessions court-24 for the grand jury, week beginning March 3 and 60 for the petit jury, week beginning March 10. The names follow: Grand Jury Altoona - Ralph R. Campbell, M.J. Connell, H. C. McCommons, Harry Russell, Percy Hauser, J. A. Walters, R. P. Ake, Jacob S. Steir, William C. Myers, Joseph Foreman, Harry C. Burley, W. D. Davis, H.C. Claycomb and H. H. Gibson. Frankstown - David Hyle, W. M. White and Samuel Colbert (dead). Hollidaysburg - R. A. Elliott, sr. Logan township - John Daugherty, George Whitbred and Chester Martin. Roaring Spring - William Thomas Snyder township - W. B. Smith Tyrone borough - Howard Templeton. Petit Jury Altoona - J.H. Kilgore, Walter Callahan, P. G. Heffner, Emil G. Conrad, Edgar Fields, H. B. Whitehead, F. M. Bretzon, W. M. Elberty, J. B. Barnet, J. L. Wertzberger, W. B. Parker, W. L. Murphy, Samuel Kleffman, D. H. Griffin, J. E. N. Hoar, D. G. Hurley, John McNelis, G. A. Baird, E. J. Dunn, F. J. Carroll, R. H. De Sousa, Marcus Bender, H. E. Ramsey, Arthur W. Dively, John J. Carlin, John P. Stouch, Christ Mattas, Robert Kettl, G. H. Clapper and D. R. Barnaby. Blair township - E. W. Forsht and John Clapper. Catherine - S. F. Saylor Frankstown - Leslie Bice, John Keasey and George R. Stiffler. Hollidaysburg - George B. Miller, Blair Keasey, James D. Malone and Peter B. Baker. Huston - D. H. Mock and Marshall Barr. Juniata township - Harvey B. Wilt. Juniata Borough - H. F. Taylor, L. L. Fair. Martinsburg - H. H. Lykens, sr. Newry - George W. Snyder. Logan - William F. Snyder, D. R. Wesley, J. S. Royer, Frank Miller, Ralph D. Carles and Fred Johnson. North Woodbury - J. H. Kauffman. Roaring Spring - H. M. Hileman. Snyder - G. L. Fagley. Taylor - Harvey Delozier Tyrone township - Thomas White. Woodbury - M. H. Mummert, jr. Maytag Multi-Washers run on gasoline - $88. J. E. SPENCE Electric Store, 1400 Twelfth avenue. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 9 NEWSY NOTES Dr. R. H. Moore, who for fourteen years has been the medical relief physician at this place, was transferred to Trenton, N.J., on the first of February, and took up his duties there during the past week. The family will follow the doctor about April 1st. Besides his professional activity, Dr. Moore was a valued member of the Presbyterian church and Sunday school, and his wife was a devoted member of the same together with a real interest in the Missionary Union work. They will be missed by their many friends and associates. Prof. Sunderland, teacher of the business courses in the High school, is ill with typhoid fever. As he is the third teacher in the commercial branches this year, the work is sure to be very much crippled throughout the term. No one has been secured to take his place except a couple of the graduates who are substituting for the day at present. At the last meeting of the school board, resolutions were adopted condemning dancing by the high school as an organization. But little if any dancing has been done, although advertising would lead one to the belief. The school board should be commended for their action, for their position in regard to the matter is now of record, and the high school's part in public dances is more or less defined. On Friday evening next, Feb. 14, Prof. "Charley" McBride, of State College, will be at Peightal school house near McConnellstown to address a meeting upon calf clubs in the community. The object is to have at least one purebred heifer in the herd of every calf-club member, and then to breed up from this valuable heifer. Every farmer and youngster should come to hear the idea fully explained. A similar meeting will be held in Roxbury schoolhouse on Thursday evening, February 13, at Airydale. Miss Martha McElwain, a 1918 graduate of the High school commerce department, has accepted a position under cashier R. J. Mattern of the Union National bank, in regard to the coming Liberty loan campaign work, which is now being organized efficiently for Huntingdon county. Mrs. S. A. Bennett, the boarding house mistress at 209 Mifflin street for a number of years, will close her house this week and go to Pittsburg to make an extended stay with her son Melvin Bennett for the benefit of her health. Mrs. Bennett's patrons, particularly court visitors, will miss her, but they hope she will succeed in getting a good rest and return of health. The Semi-Weekly News during the past midweek was crippled with a bad break of the cylinder press, but succeeded in getting out with the regular editions. The new officers of the Huntingdon club, elected last Thursday evening are: John G. Gillam, president; Arthur W. Reed, vice president; Asel J. Starr, secretary; and Walter Africa, treasurer. Walter Baker, a young miner of Coalport, was brought to the Blair Memorial hospital on Friday and on Saturday was operated upon for appendicitis after being ill three weeks. He is getting along as well as can be expected. Miss Lizzie Gerlach, a lady farmer of Henderson township, complains of a herd of deer getting into her wheatfield and pasturing it off, both by day and moonlight nights. They harbor on the nearby Isenberg farm which has become grown up with brush, and from there sally out to depredations over the neighborhood. Beer and Gallagher, lumbermen, who for several years have been cutting timber along Warrior Ridge in Oneida township, lately moved their mill to Cold Springs park and are cutting the timber from around the famous spring and watercourse, which will be a changed scene for the many visitors to this spot. W. E. Eichelberger and F. B. Beyer of Tyrone, have purchased the homestead farm of ex-Judge Harris Richardson, one and one-half miles from Marklesburg, along the Raystown river. They paid $2700 for the farm of 288 acres with the large stone house which they expect to remodel into an up-to-date clubhouse, as well as to put up cottages for rent along the river frontage of a mile and a half. George M. Woods, grocer, has sold his large brick property at 511 Seventh street to Jonas Poser, the Economy Store merchant, for the consideration of $4450. The moving will be done about April 1st, when Mr. Woods will take up his residence in the apartment over his new grocery location at 615 Washington street. Associate Judge of Huntingdon county courts W. B. McCarthy has sold his large frame house at 312 Mifflin street to Gaird A. Corcelins, a traveling salesman of the C. H. Miller Hardware company, residing at 506 Eleventh street. The property consists of a handsome frame house of eight or more rooms, with modern improvements, on lot fronting fifty feet on Mifflin street and extending back half the length of a square, or one hundred feet. Judge McCarthy who has raised a family, most of whom have gone into homes of their own, in the past few years has found the house too big for him, which was the reason for selling. The considerations with Mrs. Corcelins is $4800.00. Jesse Port, one of the police officers of Huntingdon and the Pennsylvania railroad, on Thursday last arrested two men who are charged with robbing the Union Furnace post office and store on the previous Saturday night. The men - Richard Maffit, of Ironville and Edward Swartz of Union Furnace, are in the Huntingdon county jail. They took stamps and money from the cash drawer, and a quantity of chewing gum and cigarettes. It is reported Swartz confessed, implicating Maffit, who then also was arrested. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 11 PERSONAL NOTES Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance Know Lamont Seibert, formerly of this city but now of Philadelphia, spent the week end with friends in the city. Mrs. Edward Stephens, of 1816 Sixth avenue, has returned home from a visit with her friends, Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Myers, at Shirleysburg. Miss Esther Dillon, of 2523 West Chestnut avenue, is confined to her home by illness. Clarence A. Beegle, of the East Side, is recovering at his home from an attack of influenza with which he has been ailing for a few weeks. L. W. F. Leman, the well known local violinist, will open the season at the Steel pier at Atlantic City this Washington's birthday with his symphony orchestra. Miss Margaret Maher of 949 Twenty-fourth street, has recovered from an attack of pneumonia at Pittsburg and resumed her studies at Mt. Aloysius academy at Cresson. Miss Reba Sheffer, formerly of this city but now of Williamsport, has returned to her home after spending several days in the city with friends. W. E. Kyle, manager of Whitman's store, has departed for New York on a buying trip for the spring trade. Rev. H. A. Seidel, of Butler, is visiting his father, Joseph Seidel, of 208 Eighth street, having come to the city to attend the funeral of his uncle, the late Anthony Seidel. Born. To Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Ramsey, of 2412 Seventh avenue, a fine baby boy on February 4. ALDERMANIC NOTES Cases Heard or To Be Disposed of in Courts of Local Magistrates Peter Penagos, 1616 Eleventh avenue, and Aithanias Theodore, 1612 Eleventh avenue, were arrested yesterday on charges preferred by Truant Officer J. R. Bratton, accusing them of selling or furnishing cigarettes to minors, Alderman Leake, First ward, will hear the cases at 7:30 this evening. Robert Feldman furnished bail for his appearance at a hearing next Monday at 10 a.m. before Alderman Gorsuch, Third ward, when he will be arraigned on charges of obtaining a motor car by false pretense from Charles Eby, this city. The defendant is from New York state. Peter Slusser will be accorded a hearing this evening by Alderman Gorsuch on the charge of assault and battery upon John L. Roe, ex-constable. The attack occurred about a month ago, it is claimed, when Slusser tore Roe's trousers and badly damaged them. NEW HIGH INSTRUCTORS. R. F. Daniel, of Catawissa, Pa., to Arrive Tomorrow for Vacancy in Manual Training. Fred H. Jacks, of Muskegon, Mich., recently elected a teacher in the manual training department of the high school, took charge of the work yesterday morning, meeting his classes in the eight grade shops for the first time. The new instructor has been released from army service a month ago. He is a graduate of Muskegon high school and the manual training school in Michigan. R. F. Daniel, of Catawissa, Pa., elected to the other vacancy in the manual training shops, will take charge of his classes tomorrow morning. Mr. Daniel is also a service man, having recently been discharged as a mechanic in the air service overseas. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 ARMY FORESTRY MEN HOME FROM FRANCE Privates Billin, Brenneman, Stambaugh and Richards Now at Camp Meade, Md. Four well known Altoona and Hollidaysburg young men identified with the army forestry service in France, have arrived from overseas and are now at Camp Meade, Md., awaiting their honorable discharges. Private Robert T. Billin, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Billin 1716 First avenue, who was ill five months last year in Scotland; Private Howard E. Brenneman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brenneman, Hollidaysburg; Private Ralph J. Stambaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stambaugh, 1521 Fourth avenue, and Private Harry E. Richards, of 1205 Sixth avenue, are the quartette of Blair countians who were in company C, Tenth Forestry Engineers. They went to Europe in September, 1917, and returned on the U.S.S. New Jersey, to Newport News, Va., February 1, later being sent to Camp Stewart and finally to Camp Meade, Md. They expect to be discharged within the ensuing ten days. Mr. Billin returned yesterday from visiting his son. Corporal Paul Duane Cadle, a well known young man in this vicinity and a grandson of Hon. J. D. Hicks, arrived home yesterday from seeing service in France. He was with the famous 110th U.S. infantry, serving in company G, the pride of Altoona and Blair county. He saw strenuous action on the front with the 110th, took part in three distinct drives and came through without a bullet wound, but was gassed at Fesmes with mustard gas. He was confined to the hospital for a period of four months and bears the marks of his gassing on the back and hip. He has nothing but praise for Captain John R. Dunkel, saying that he made an excellent record with the company and regiment and is entitled to great honor. Corporal Cadle was invalided home and discharged from the service at Camp Meade. He wears the distinguished service stripes both for action and wounds. Hugh Selwitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Selwitz, of 1811 Sixth avenue, has returned to the old United States from France. His parents received a telegram from him yesterday to the effect that he would be discharged and hoped to be home in a few days. He enlisted in the navy nying? service early in 1918, has trained at Pensacola, Fla., and had been overseas for several months. While in the service the young man made rapid advancement and by promotion through merit became a flyer. Sergeant Stewart E. Duff, son of S. A. Duff, of the general superintendent's offices, is spending a five-day furlough in the city. He will return to duty in the army transport service at New York city. Cletus G. Maloney, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maloney, of this city, writes from Brest, France, that he is in the best of health. He is a member of supply company No. 336, quartermaster's corps, having entered the armistice was signed and expects to be home in July or August. Ira B. Bragonier, attached to one of the hospitals in New York and but recently attached to the U.S.S. Wyoming, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bragonier, of this city. William Rodgers, son of W. J. Rodgers, of this city, returned home from Camp Sherman, O., with an honorable discharge. He was prepared to leave for France when the armistice was signed. He has two brothers on the other side. While in the service he suffered a broken leg when he fell from his horse and was for some time confined to a hospital at camp. Stanley Dean, former instructor in mathematics at central grammar school, who left the district last June to enter Camp Crane, at Allentown, is on brief furlough in the city, being called home owing to the illness of his father, 606 Bell avenue. He expects to be discharged from the service within the next month. Harry Garland, son of Mr. and Mrs. William K. Garland, of 1012 Bridge street, writes from overseas that he is well and has been throughout the eighteen months he has spent in foreign waters as a member of the U.S. fleet. He is a veteran of the navy, completing his third enlistment of four years each. He is at present located near the province of the Jugo Slava, on the east coast of Italy. Sergeant Joseph Vaughn, son-in-law of J. W. Plunkard, of Twenty-second avenue and Ninth street, is a member of the 101st supply company, F.A., Twenty-sixth division, now overseas. He enlisted in July, and was trained at Camp Taylor. Previous to his enlistment he was employed on the Pittsburg division. He writes home that he is well. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 CITY GARBAGE ROUTES CHANGE NEXT MONDAY Small Amount of Collections Make Certain Revisions Necessary Soon Because of the small amount of garbage now being collected by city vehicles, City Manager Hinkle has revised the various routes so that full loads may be obtained on collecting days. The newly purchased motor truck is expected to arrive tomorrow or Thursday, and it will be put in service later this week, eliminating two teams of horses. Only half-loads of garbage have been hauled lately, owing to the arrangement of the routes, and it is the desire of the manager to bring in full loads. Following are the new routes which will be effective on Monday. Mondays - East of Ninth avenue, from Fifteenth street to southern city line. Tuesdays - East of Ninth avenue, from Fifteenth street to Fifth street. Wednesdays - East of Ninth avenue, from Sixth street to eastern city lines. Thursdays - West of Ninth avenue, from Sixteenth street to west city line, in Fifth, Ninth and Twelfth wards. Fridays - West from Tenth avenue to north city line from Seventh street, Fairview cemetery and Tenth street to Sixteenth street. Saturdays - West from Chestnut avenue to north city line, everywhere north from Seventh street, Fairview cemetery and Tenth street. FIREMAN FALLS INTO ENGINE WATER TANK Cloyd Miller, of Juniata, Is Brought to Hospital With Severe Injuries to Body Cloyd Miller, aged 19, who resides at 1121 Fifth avenue, Juniata, and employed as a Pennsy yard fireman, fell into a locomotive water tank while filling tanks at East Altoona engine house early yesterday and suffered injuries, resulting in his removal to Altoona hospital. Miller was admitted at 2:35 a.m. The mishap occurred a short time previously. He slipped and was precipitated into the manhole of the tank, to the water, from which he was extricated after considerable difficulty. His left elbow and back were severely sprained, and were thought at first to have been more seriously affected. An X-ray examination revealed no breaks. Frank Kerber, 18, of 1205 Seventeenth and a Half street, had his great left toe broken when a guide yoke fell on it at No. 1 machine shop yesterday. He was treated at the hospital dispensary, with Norman Ferrier, aged, 39, 1908 Union avenue, a Pennsy conductor, whose right shoulder was hurt Sunday when he fell at Spangler, climbing over a coal car. The member was badly sprained. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 LABOR COUNCIL ELECTS William Franklin Becomes President of Central Body Here. The Central Labor Council of Altoona at a meeting Sunday elected new officers and also decided to establish new quarters in the McHale block, Eleventh avenue between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. Reports submitted showed that the 16,000 union workers of the various organizations affiliated with the council favored the reappointment of Jacob Snyder for the office he now holds, compensation referee of the Sixth Compensation district. Financial aid was also voted to aid the union men on strike at Tyrone. The Council decided to move from its old quarters to the McHale block. The following officers were elected: President, William Franklin, of Store House Attendants; vice president: Charles E. Stump, of Electricians; recording secretary, Linda Griffin, of Textile Workers; financial secretary, E. J. Donohue, Typographical Union; warden, C. T. Barley, Carmen; sergeant at arms, H. O. Kelly, Musicians; treasurer, J. T. Masterson, Electrician; executive council, J. A. Norrington, B. of R.T.; Mr. McQuigg, Electricians; Slack, Carmen; Conners, Musicians; Irwin, B. of R.T.; Anderson, of the Railway Clerks, and Henderson, of the Molders. Trustees, Endress, Crossman and Young. Delegate to Pennsylvania State Federation, J. A. Norrington. EAGLE KIRMESS POPULAR. Large Crowd Enjoyed Festivities of Event to Welcome Soldiers The Eagle kirmess drew a large crowd to the big home at Twelfth avenue and Eleventh street last evening and all present enjoyed the festivities of the event. It will be continued during the remainder of the week and is open to the public. The spacious dance hall was filled to its capacity from early evening until midnight by a jolly crowd and everyone seemed to enjoy the entertainment to be found. The vaudeville numbers and the music were especially entertaining, but the greatest pleasure was had by the majority in dancing away the dance program. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 HOME FROM CONFERENCE Secretary Charles M. Piper, of the Altoona school district, returned home from attending the sixth annual convention of the Association of School Board Secretaries of Pennsylvania, and resumed his duties at the High School yesterday morning. He reports a very profitable time spent at the Harrisburg meeting, and learned among other things at the present appropriation of $40,000 from the state of Pennsylvania would not be forthcoming until some time owing to the low condition of the funds in the state treasury. ALTOONA GIRL AT STRAND Mrs. DeWolf Hopper, formerly Miss Elda Furry, is one of the stars in the great New York picture sensation. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 HERE, GIRLS, A WEISS MAN ANSWERS YOUR SERVICE QUERIES Machinist's Mate Gilbert Weiss, in charge of the local recruiting station, likes to answer questions. He is paid to serve Uncle Sam - his sons and daughters. One of the latter phoned the other day and asked the meaning of the many service chevrons. Being a good Mate, the officer elucidated. First - "The war chevron is the V-shaped bar of gold lace worn point down below the left elbow by officers and men, having served six months in the war zone, and an additional chevron is worn for each six months of service. Second - the wound chevron is of gold lace, just the same as the war service chevron, but is worn on the right sleeve. Additional chevrons are allowed only in case of wounds, received at separate times. Third - "The silver chevron, worn on the left sleeve by officers and men, denotes six months of service outside the theatre of operations and additional ones are allowed for each six months of such service. Fourth - "The scarlet chevron, the only chevron pointing upward, indicates the soldier has been honorably discharged. It is worn on the left sleeve. Fifth - "The service stripe - not chevron - denotes an enlisted man serving three years. The stripes are those of the soldier's corps or department, and appear diagonally on both sleeves of the dress coat below the elbow. Lastly - "The sky blue chevron indicates service of less than six months in the theatre of war. It is worn point downward on the left sleeve below the elbow. And there you are, young lady. Now, please don't bother busy newspapermen whenever you see a new chevron, "admonished Mate Weiss, thoughtfully, "by calling up and asking what such-and-such a one means," which proves that the mate is truly a Weiss man! Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 ARCH CAMPAIGN ON IN EARNEST Many Gentlemen Have Offered Services for Work. Business Section to Be Canvassed The big "finish up campaign" pay off the indebtedness of the Victory Arch has begun in earnest and will grow in interest throughout the week. Yesterday a good response was met with the solicitors in the business section, who report that most persons contribute generously without hesitation, having apparently made up their minds that the boys should be stinted in nothing. The following gentlemen have generously offered their services to make the campaign a grand success; J. Emory Shute, Oliver Rothert, William Weil, William Winters, H. J. Seeds, Elwood Raugh, William Nicholson and Charles Cassidy. So be ready with a smile and a liberal contribution when you are approached by a canvasser. On Saturday, Children's Day at the canteen, a nice little sum was raised, but owing to the inclemency of the weather many kiddies failed to receive their buttons. All these children can become members of the Victory Arch family through the canteen at 1210 Twelfth street, or through the Penn Central office on Eleventh avenue, or through their various ward captains. These ladies are at the head of the ward activities: Mrs. Wise, First ward; Mrs. Roberts, Second; Mrs. William Murray, Third; Mrs. George Howell, Fourth; Mrs. Ida McDowell and Mrs. Krouse, Fifth; Mrs. Frank Vaughn, Ninth; Mrs. Edward Nicodemus, Tenth; and Mrs. Charles Cole, Eleventh ward. So do not fail to get your buttons as soon as you can. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 BURNS FIRM BUILDING TWENTY-FIVE HOMES Dwellings of Modern Type Will Help Overcome the Shortage of Houses in City Work on the first of twenty-five modern dwellings of brick and frame construction will be started today by the J. J. Burns Realty company, 821 Cherry avenue, under the personal supervision of manager J. J. Burns. It is the plan of the company to help relieve the housing condition in the community, which has been acute for several months. Three dwellings will be started today on Maple avenue, between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets. The structures will be all for sale ultimately. No expense or detail is to be sparred in the creation of these new homes, the management states. All modern features of comfort and convenience will be embraced. It is estimated that more than 500 families are unable to find homes in the city proper this spring, and the new structures will partly overcome that deficiency. STORK PAY NUMEROUS VISITS IN JANUARY Fifty-five Males and Fifty-nine Females Were Born in City Last Month Altoona was a popular visiting place for Dr. Stork during the month of January. His visits were frequent and as a result the population was increased by 114. That was the number of births recorded in the city by Mrs. Raffensparger, deputy registrar of vital records. There were fifty-five male and fifty-nine female babes born. The sixth ward carried off the honors for the month in births with seventeen while nineteen were born at Mercy hospital; Birth by wards follow: First 2, Second 2, Third 6, Fourth 12, Fifth 12, Sixth 17, Seventh 4, Eighth 9, Ninth 4, Tenth 5, Eleventh 6, Twelfth 6, Altoona hospital 14, Mercy hospital 19. There were twenty-seven births recorded in Logan township, fifteen males and twelve females. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 Fifth Ward Completes Canvass The Fifth ward committee of Soldiers' Mothers collecting for the Victory Arch fund have about completed their canvass. The chairman, Mrs. Lewis Krouse, 139 Washington avenue, holds receipts from the Red Cross canteen for the sum of $223.82, the amount so far contributed by our Fifth ward people. It expects to increase that sum. Mrs. Krouse will keep her book at her home until Saturday of this week for any who may still wish to have their contribution credited to the ward. The Soldiers' Mothers thank the Fifth ward people for their courtesy and kindness during the canvass. FIVE PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING RULES Health Officer Directs Prosecutions Against Landlords and Tenants A quintette of Altoonans were served with warrants yesterday afternoon sworn to by the city health bureau authorities, charging them with respective violations of the municipal health laws, concerning manure bins, privy vaults and other offenses. City Detective W. A. Davis served warrants on Paul Bernard, Seventh avenue and Sixth street; C. P. Reighard, Eighth avenue and Seventeenth street; and A. Wendt, 619 Eighth avenue, for various infractions of the ordinances. M. Tillery is accused of maintaining a stable and a manure bin improperly at 2500 Ninth avenue, rear. Angelo Ruccarella, owner of properties at 1001- 03-05-07-09 Ninth avenue, must answer charges of maintaining privy vaults at the above addresses. The hearings are scheduled for 2 o'clock this afternoon at regular police court. Three drunks were discharged at police court yesterday, three others forfeited $3.80 each, and two disorderly drunks forfeited $5.80 each, while a fighter failed to appear for a hearing and forfeited his security of $10.80. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12 MATE WEISS ENLISTS TWO MORE FOR NAVY Three Youths Accepted Last Week Pass Final Tests at Pittsburg and Are Training Two additional recruits for the new United States navy were accepted at the local office by Mate Gilbert H. Weiss yesterday, one of them being an Altoonan. Gerald Thomas Coll, 1832 Fourteenth avenue, was accepted as an apprentice seaman. William Andrew White, colored, of Lynchburg, Va., was taken as a mess attendant. They leave for Pittsburg this morning for the final physical tests. Shadrach Mickels, Waynesboro, Miss., a colored man, was finally accepted at the Pittsburg office yesterday as a mess attendant. Arthur Chester Dively, 206 East Walnut avenue, was likewise accepted finally and enlisted as an apprentice seaman and James Joseph Nash, Mifflin, was enlisted as a baker. Many more vacancies exist and young men here will have an excellent opportunity to enlist. Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, February 11, 1919, page 12