Sorry there was a typo in the previous posting. Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, page 49 Sandoval, Ignacia, b: abt 1895 (calc), Mexico; m: Manuel Sandoval; d: Aug 1942, Torrance State Hospital; bur: St Anthony's Catholic Church Cemetery, Geistown. Semore, David Robert, s/o Leo J. and Pauline (Cunningham) Seymore; b: 1 Aug 1942, Altoona; d: Aug 1942, Altoona. Shaner, Hettie Irene, d/o William and Mary A. Whiteman; b: 3 Dec 1889, Westmoreland Cnty; m: 15 Nov 1915, Charles Shaner; ch: Eleanor Shaner; sib: Joseph Whiteman, Raymond Whiteman, and Mrs. William Sullivan; d: Aug 1942, Bellwood; bur: Bellwood. Sellers, Harry Barnhart, s/o Paulser Agnew and Esther (Gray) Sellers; b: 3 Aug 1878, Waddle, Upper Buffalo Run Valley, Centre Cnty; m: 10 Jun 1914, Edna Plummer; sib: Charles T. Sellers, Ross P. Sellers (dec'd), Wilson E. Sellers, Agnew T. Sellers, Mrs. Inez (Charles C.) Brewer, Mrs. Elsie (J. Milo) Campbell, and Myrtle Sellers; d: 31 Jul 1942, Altoona; bur: Gray's Cemetery, Half Moon Valley. Sudar, Magdalena; b: 19 Jul 1886, Yugoslavia; m: Michael Sudar; ch: John Sudar, Mrs. Mary Kanyn, and Mrs. Rose Vuckovich; d: Jul 1942, Indiana; bur: St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery. Sullivan, John, s/o Michael and Mary (Killian) Sullivan; b: 30 Nov 1867, Clearfield; m: Annie Barger (dec'd); sib: James H. Sullivan, William O. Sullivan, Mrs. James McNally, Mrs. Theodore Rice, and Elizabeth Sullivan; d: Aug 1942, Hollidaysburg State Hospital; bur: St. John's Cemetery. Stiffler, Charles W., s/o George W. and Sarah (Coltabaugh) Stiffler; b: abt 1884 (calc); m: Katherine Cunningham; sib: Chester A. Stiffler and Mrs. Ethel Forsht; d: Aug 1942, Philadelphia Hospital; bur: Alto-Reste Burial Park. Sterner, Glenn, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sterner; m: Blodwin Crissey; ch: Dorothy Ann Sterner and Carol Jean Sterner; sib: Raymond Sterner and Quay Sterner; d: Aug 1942, Detroit, MI; bur: Mahoning Cemetery, Purchase Line, Indiana Cnty.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituary please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, page 49 Sandoval, Ignacia, b: abt 1895 (calc), Mexico; m: Manuel Sandoval; d: Aug 1942, Torrance State Hospital; bur: St Anthony's Catholic Church Cemetery, Geistown. Semore, David Robert, s/o Leo J. and Pauline (Cunningham) Seymore; b: 1 Aug 1942, Altoona; d: Aug 1942, Altoona. Shaner, Hettie Irene, d/o William and Mary A. Whiteman; b: 3 Dec 1889, Westmoreland Cnty; m: 15 Nov 1915, Charles Shaner; ch: Eleanor Shaner; sib: Joseph Whiteman, Raymond Whiteman, and Mrs. William Sullivan; d: Aug 1942, Bellwood; bur: Bellwood. Sellers, Harry Barnhart, s/o Paulser Agnew and Esther (Gray) Sellers; b: 3 Aug 1878, Waddle, Upper Buffalo Run Valley, Centre Cnty; m: 10 Jun 1914, Edna Plummer; sib: Charles T. Sellers, Ross P. Sellers (dec'd), Wilson E. Sellers, Agnew T. Sellers, Mrs. Inez (Charles C.) Brewer, Mrs. Elsie (J. Milo) Campbell, and Myrtle Sellers; d: 31 Jul 1942, Altoona; bur: Gray's Cemetery, Half Moon Valley. Sudar, Magdalena; b: 19 Jul 1886, Yugoslavia; m: Michael Dudar; ch: John Sudar, Mrs. Mary Kanyn, and Mrs. Rose Vuckovich; d: Jul 1942, Indiana; bur: St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery. Sullivan, John, s/o Michael and Mary (Killian) Sullivan; b: 30 Nov 1867, Clearfield; m: Annie Barger (dec'd); sib: James H. Sullivan, William O. Sullivan, Mrs. James McNally, Mrs. Theodore Rice, and Elizabeth Sullivan; d: Aug 1942, Hollidaysburg State Hospital; bur: St. John's Cemetery. Stiffler, Charles W., s/o George W. and Sarah (Coltabaugh) Stiffler; b: abt 1884 (calc); m: Katherine Cunningham; sib: Chester A. Stiffler and Mrs. Ethel Forsht; d: Aug 1942, Philadelphia Hospital; bur: Alto-Reste Burial Park. Sterner, Glenn, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sterner; m: Blodwin Crissey; ch: Dorothy Ann Sterner and Carol Jean Sterner; sib: Raymond Sterner and Quay Sterner; d: Aug 1942, Detroit, MI; bur: Mahoning Cemetery, Purchase Line, Indiana Cnty.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your requested please include the year, volume and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, page 48 Sweltzer, Clarence M.; b: abt 1885 (calc); m: Bessie Sweltzer; ch: Paul Sweltzer, Madge Sweltzer, Darl Sweltzer, Jay Sweltzer, and Ivan Sweltzer; d: Jul 1942, Uniontown; bur: Uniontown Evangelical Church Cemetery. Slivenik, Betty, d/o Mike and Helen (Eurcho) Slivenik; b: abt 1937 (calc); d: Jul 1942, New York, NY; bur: St Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Beaverdale. Skinner, Hazel, d/o William J. and Annabell (Carson) Kelly; b: abt 1892 (calc), Westmoreland Cnty; sib: Mrs. Hugh Fryer, Mrs. E.O. Shupe, Mrs. Audrey O’Neal, Mrs. Harry Forsha, Henry Kelly, and Raymond Kelly; d: Aug 1942, Blairsville; bur: Blairsville Cemetery. Suprosky, Michael W., d/o Mrs. Sophie Mrocko; b: abt 1905 (calc); m: 17 Oct 1927, Helen Hudak; sib: Stanley Suprosky, Walter Suprosky, John Suprosky, Joseph Suprosky, Mrs. Josphine Kolanko, Mrs. Edna Drenson, Mrs. Rose Sylvester, Mrs. Julia Phillipe, Catherine Suprosky, and Mrs. Frances Salko; d: Aug 1942, Windber. Swartz, Mary, d/o William O. and Sarah (Jones) Myers; b: 6 Feb 1863, Tyrone; m: Torrance Swartz; sib: Mrs. Sarah McLanahan; d: Aug 1942, Tyrone. Swope, Glenn B., s/o Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Swope; d: 2 Aug 1942, Egypt. Shab, Barbara Ann, d/o Reuben and Hazel (Yon) Shab; b: 13 Jul 1938; sib: Charles Shab, Donald Shab, and Mrs. Bowsam; ½ sib: Mrs. Colombo; d: Aug 1942, Franklin Cnty. Spangler, Kenneth Gary, s/o Robert and Louise (Durst) Spangler; b: abt 1940 (calc); sib: Robert Spangler, James Spangler, Fred Spangler, and Alice Fay Spangler; d: Aug 1942, Somerset; bur: Husband Cemetery.

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Both Legs Cut Off. James Harlan is about seventeen years of age, and his home is on a farm in the vicinity of Newry. At present writing he is lying at the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh, with both legs cut off and a strong chance that he will not live. On Wednesday evening James attempted to jump on a moving freight train on the Panhandle railroad, near the foot of the Monongahela inclined plane, that city, but missing his hold he fell to the track, and both legs were crushed under the wheels. The surgeon who was called upon to attend him found that amputation of them was necessary, and the operation was performed, after which the sufferer was removed to the hospital. It is stated the young man has been cultivating dime-novel literature for some time past, and got an idea that he should seek adventure in the far West, shooting buffalo, elk and so on, and killing an Indian occasionally by way of variety. He bumped his way through on Tuesday last, and was on his way toward the land of the setting sun when the terrible accident happened. In his pocket was found a small Smith & Wesson revolver, and he had about twenty dollars in money in his pocketbook. Word was telegraphed to his parents of the sad mishap which he met with. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday, April 2, 1880 1880 Freedom Township, Blair County census - Rebecca Harlin, 55 James Harlin, 18, laborer, both legs cut off Joseph A. Harlin, 12 Frazier Harlin, 31 ADVENTUROUS HOLLIDAYSBURG YOUTH. Mr. Joe Condron, a Hollidaysburg boy, has seen more of the Far West during the past two years than falls to the lot of most adventurous travelers in a lifetime, having traveled in that short time through all the Territories, mostly by mules and wagon. On March 17 he writes from Bloody Tank, Arizona, a place he says that got its name from a recent fight between the Apaches and Maricapo Indians. There were so many Indians killed that the water tanks from which water is obtained was bloody for a month after this slaughter. During his wanderings he has tried many trades, but is at present engaged in packing flour with ponies over the Pinal mountains, from Bloody Tank to the Silver King mines. The pack train consists of fifteen Mexican horses. He recounts some of his adventures amongst the Indians and Mexican greasers that would satisfy most of our boys who read dime novels, and sigh for a life in the far west. On a recent trip over the Pinal range he met six armed Indians. Being all alone, he says his scalp appeared to raise without assistance from his savage visitors, but soon realizing his danger assumed a brave, determined and careless manner, and they presuming he carried a pair of seven shooters with him and knew how to use them, did not make an attack. On another trip one of his horses went over a precipice, pack and all. He says the trail is so narrow and dangerous that but few persons, other than those who are accustomed to frontier life, would venture over it. The greatest luxury to be found in Arizona is the genial climate. And the most bountiful is the rich silver mines. All else is but shifting sand. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday, April 2, 1880

Altoona, Pa., 1322 4 ave Dear santa claus I thought I would drop you a few lins and tell you I would like to have a pair skates and a large doll fafy and a gocurt and some candy and nuts dont forget my mamma and papa and my sister and brothers your friend GRACE MUSSELMAN. 1322 4th ave Altoona - Altoona, Pa., 1310 4 Ave Dear santa claus I thought drop you a few lins and tell you what I want I want a large doll baby and a gocart and a new dress and candy and nuts dont forget my mamma a papa and to sisters your little friend ROSEANNA AIKENS 1310 4th Ave, Altoona - Dear Santa Claus Please bring us little sisters each a pretty doll's gocarts sleads, and ice cates and lots of good things and a pretty tree dont for get any of my little Friends. I remain yours Dear santa ESTHER & BEATRIC WHITAKE dont forget I have mooved from Beal ave to Washington ave since Last Christmas. - Dear Santa. Claus. Bring me a sled & a pair of ice skates & Bring Susan a wagon & some candy, & a doll, & Bring Jimmie a horse & wagon. Dear Santa Bring me lots of clear toys & other kinds of candy. And some games. to play lots of them will you? And Bring mama a pair of gloves to keep her hands warm and bring papa a pair of slepters and a box of cirgers. And mam a box of handkerchiefs. And Bring me some to Bring me a nice Beaver hat for christmas. Make every body have a good time on christmas. Thats all I want good by From ETHEL PETERS My number is 1830 11th ave Altoona pa - Altoona Pa 10 1910 Dear Santa Claus I am a little boy 6 years old. Santa bring me a fire engine a Xmas tree hose wagon a big horse a story book and dont forget my little brother Harry he wants a little wagon good by Santa wish you a merry Xmas. NORVILLE BOTHWELL 217 E. Crawford ave. - Dear Santa Claus - I am a girl 12 years old, and I want a doll as big as my brother 8 years old and a story book and a pair of skates and a gocart, hair ribbons a hat, a piano, and Santa you of course. And my cousin Esther Haller wants a locket and chain and a pair of shoes and ribbons and a new dress a fur set and a big doll, and our hired girls there names are Bertha and Mary. Bertha wants a dollie and Mary wants a story book she things dolls are follie. O don't forget my cousin John he wants something that I don't know. Mr. Santa Claus I forgot somptin you know what it is candy, nuts and orrnshes. From your friends HELEN AZINGER AND ESTHER HALLER - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 12, 1910. Dear Santa Claus: - I am a boy 8? years old I will I will tell you what I want for Xmas an engin and train that runs on a track a bat? story book and a game please dont forget my 3 little sisters and brother John wants Milk wagon and a ----? Grandpa. Catherine wants fancy go cart a ring and story book Madeline wants a doll and ring and our little baby Beatrice anything you think will for a little baby and candy and nuts and fruit. Yours truly Your little Friend LEONARD LITZINGER. 418 Walnut Ave. - Juniata, Altoona, Pa. Dear Santa Claus: - I am a little girl seven years old and this is my first year to school so I dont want very much. Please bring me a dolly, a go-cart, a rocking chair and lots of candy and nuts that is all for me and don't forget little Baby Avaline she wants some rattles and a gum dolly. From your Little Friend GWYNE WILT. - Hollidaysburg. hello Santa Clause I thought I would right you a letter to tell you what I want please bring me a gun a sled a story book and game and my Brother Clair he is a little boy 4 years old bring him a gun and a story book and a gaim and dont for get my baby sister bring her a doll and a piano to and bring us all lots of nuts and candy we live at 317 franklin st hollidaysburg we will leave the kitchen window open for you OSCAR CROYLE. I am a little boy 8 years old. - South Altoona, Pa. Dear Santa Clause: - I am a little boy six years old and I have a little sister Irene. Now I would like if you would bring me a Violin a Gun Pair of Gloves, Story Book, Engine, and Black Board. Bring my little Sister a muff and Fur a Doll a Go Cart Story book and a wash tub and rubber, Locket and Ring. Dont forget we like candy and nuts. Good by Santa From Your little Friends GEORGE AND IRENE KAY. 4048 4th Ave. -

In the Long Ago. Fifty-eight years ago seems a long time to look back in the history of Blair county, but there is a man residing in the city who at that time carried the mail through this neighborhood. His name is E. M. Bigham, and his route in 1822 was from the foot of Blair's Gap to Bellefonte, a distance of about fifty miles. The journey was performed on horseback once a week, and required four days' time. The postoffice in this vicinity was at Mudtown,* it having but a short time previously been established there, and Robert McNamara appointed postmaster. Mr. Bigham says that the ground where Altoona now stands was all a howling wilderness, and rarely traveled except by the hunters. The mail consisted of about one hundred letters. Going through the wild woods was not such a tame proceeding at all times. One day in crossing out of the valley near here the postal carrier was ordered to halt by a mail robber. As he had but two or three letters he quietly stopped, when the thief took off the saddle bags and was about to open them just as a hunter with rifle in hand hove in sight. The bold highwayman dropped everything and fled on very short notice. For all these risks the mail carrier received just four dollars and fifty cents per month. He says he remembers seeing Lewis** and Conly shortly after they were captured. Both were desperately wounded at the time and died of their injuries. He resides in Altoona and has made it his home for twenty years, and many an interesting tale can he tell of the rough ways and generous hospitality of the first settlers. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, April 1, 1880 * http://www.bcgslibrary.org/places.html#m ** http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/centre/bios/lewis01.txt Ro and Brenda, this one's for you. - Judy

I double-checked it, too, Valerie. My 12/10 date definitely was a pre-coffee typo, but the auction does close tomorrow, as in - Item number: 230406737392 Mid 1800s MIERLEY Family Bible W/ History Deaths Births Time left: 1 day 10 hours (Dec 08, 200916:45:20 PST) Bid history: 2 bids Judy, who needs more coffee AND new glasses ----- Original Message ----- From: "Valerie A. Metzler" <vmah@keyconn.net> To: "Blair County List" <PABLAIR@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [PABLAIR] Fw: [PAHUNTIN] MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR I just telephoned a descendant of this family to alert her to this sale. Unfortunately, I got her answering machine. Hopefully, she'll get it in time. Judy, I noticed that you say the auction closes "tomorrow" and you refer to it as the 10th. Ms. Morgan says it closes today. I hope you are right with either of the dates you wrote! On 07.12.2009, at 09:37, Judy Banja wrote: > eBay auction for this bible closes tomorrow afternoon, 12/10/2009. > > I think we once owned a Rambler my dad bought from Mierley Motors on > Union > Avenue. *smile* > > Judy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joanne Morgan" <jomorgan@swbell.net> > To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:31 AM > Subject: [PAHUNTIN] MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR > > > MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR

I just telephoned a descendant of this family to alert her to this sale. Unfortunately, I got her answering machine. Hopefully, she'll get it in time. Judy, I noticed that you say the auction closes "tomorrow" and you refer to it as the 10th. Ms. Morgan says it closes today. I hope you are right with either of the dates you wrote! ................................ Valerie A. Metzler, M. A., C. A. Valerie Metzler Archivist/Historian 114 Ruskin Drive Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814 932 1740 fax 940 0493 vmah@keyconn.net On 07.12.2009, at 09:37, Judy Banja wrote: > eBay auction for this bible closes tomorrow afternoon, 12/10/2009. > > I think we once owned a Rambler my dad bought from Mierley Motors on > Union > Avenue. *smile* > > Judy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joanne Morgan" <jomorgan@swbell.net> > To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:31 AM > Subject: [PAHUNTIN] MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR > > > MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR > > Today’s date is December 7,. 2009. There is a family bible on sale > at Ebay and > the auction ends today. The name of the family that owned the bible > is Mirely. > Unfortunately there is no rootsweb list for that surname. > There are obituaries shown in the advertisement and when this bible > sells (for > 99c at this time) those obits will be lost forever, so I’ve > subscribed to the 2 > PA lists that are mentioned in these obits in the hopes that someone > out there > will see these and need them. > I’m not related to this family in any way. I do not have this bible > and do not > know who will eventually end up with it. I can only transcribe what > I see. > > Unfortunately, there is no date on this piece of newspaper, so I > don’t know when > he was born or died. > FRANK MIRELY died at his home in Williamsburg Friday after a few > days’ illness. > The deceased was a son of George and Sarah Mirely and was born in > Huntington > County 55 years ago. He had been married twice and is survived by a > wife and > several sons and daughters. Mr. Mirely had been a farmer all his > life. He > recently had been employed by J. F. Brennaman on the Christian Sparr > farm. After > a short service at the home yesterday morning, the remains were > taken to > Mapleton, and from there, taken overland to Calvin for interment. > > THIS NEWSPAPER HAS 1889 WRITTEN ON IT IN PENCIL. > A DEATH IN CASS (OR CASE) TOWNSHIP > A correspondent furnishes us with the following: Mrs. ANNIE B., wife > of B. FRANK > MIERLEY died at her home in Cass township on the 2d instant after a > lingering > illness. She was aged 33 years 2 months and 18 days. Deceased was a > daughter of > Mr. and Mrs. DAVID THOMPSON of Martinsburg, W. VA. And during the > last 3 months > of her illness, the latter was her constant companion and attended > to all her > wants. A husband and five small children are the bereaved survivors > of a kind > wife and mother, and to them the sympathy of the whole community is > extended. > The remains were interred in the Baptist Cemetery in Cass Township > on Monday. > > On the DEATHS page of this old bible are these names and dates, as > best I can > read them: > ANNIE B. MIERLEY died March the 2 1888 (or 1858) > LUTHER MIERLEY died May 19, 1885 > FRANK MIERLEY died Oct 22, 1910 > MARY ANNA MIERLEY died Jan 3, 1911 > SARAH MIERLEY died Oct 29, 1910 (mother of Frank) > SARAH HELEN MIERLEY daughter of CHARLES O. AND RHONDA MIERLEY died > Dec 29, 1911 > DOYLE MIERLEY died Feb 4th or 8th 1970 > > BIRTHS: > CHARLEY O. MIERLEY was born on the 21st day of August, 1888 > IDA PEARL MIERLEY was born on the 10 day of Feb. 1881 > ANNA LOIS MIERLEY was born the 6th of April 1898 > LUTHER MIERLEY was born Feb 23, 1885 > MYRTLE MIERLEY was born Mar 14, 1901 > This one’s really hard to read… WILLA or MELLA A. or H. Mierley was > born on the > 2nd day of July, 1835. > FREDERICK WRIGHT was born April 12, 1920 > PHILLIS? WRIGHT was born Sept 25, 1910 or 1916 > ? Wright was born March 9, 1911 died July 29, 1931 > LEROY MIERLEY was born the 19th day of Feb 1897 > DOYLE was born June 1898 > > > MARRIAGES: > FRANK MIERLEY AND ANNIE OAKMAN Oct 2, 1877 > I BIRNIE FRINGER of Taneytown Ind and Ida Mierley of Wmsbury > PAmarried Jan 25, > 1911 (his first initial I) > CHARLES O. of Altona PA and Rhoda J. Robeson of Wmsburg , PA were > married Feb > 23, 1911 > G. ROY HEPNER and MYRTLE MIERLEY were married May 21, 1919 > At Simpson Methodist Church at Altona or Altoona , PA > > > > > "Life's journey is not > > > to arrive at the grave safely in a well > > > preserved body; but rather, to slide in sideways yelling > > > 'Thank you, Jesus, what a ride." > > > > To reply to the mailing list, click on Reply All. 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eBay auction for this bible closes tomorrow afternoon, 12/10/2009. I think we once owned a Rambler my dad bought from Mierley Motors on Union Avenue. *smile* Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joanne Morgan" <jomorgan@swbell.net> To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:31 AM Subject: [PAHUNTIN] MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR MIRELY, MIERLEY, THOMPSON, BRENNAMAN, SPARR Today’s date is December 7,. 2009. There is a family bible on sale at Ebay and the auction ends today. The name of the family that owned the bible is Mirely. Unfortunately there is no rootsweb list for that surname. There are obituaries shown in the advertisement and when this bible sells (for 99c at this time) those obits will be lost forever, so I’ve subscribed to the 2 PA lists that are mentioned in these obits in the hopes that someone out there will see these and need them. I’m not related to this family in any way. I do not have this bible and do not know who will eventually end up with it. I can only transcribe what I see. Unfortunately, there is no date on this piece of newspaper, so I don’t know when he was born or died. FRANK MIRELY died at his home in Williamsburg Friday after a few days’ illness. The deceased was a son of George and Sarah Mirely and was born in Huntington County 55 years ago. He had been married twice and is survived by a wife and several sons and daughters. Mr. Mirely had been a farmer all his life. He recently had been employed by J. F. Brennaman on the Christian Sparr farm. After a short service at the home yesterday morning, the remains were taken to Mapleton, and from there, taken overland to Calvin for interment. THIS NEWSPAPER HAS 1889 WRITTEN ON IT IN PENCIL. A DEATH IN CASS (OR CASE) TOWNSHIP A correspondent furnishes us with the following: Mrs. ANNIE B., wife of B. FRANK MIERLEY died at her home in Cass township on the 2d instant after a lingering illness. She was aged 33 years 2 months and 18 days. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DAVID THOMPSON of Martinsburg, W. VA. And during the last 3 months of her illness, the latter was her constant companion and attended to all her wants. A husband and five small children are the bereaved survivors of a kind wife and mother, and to them the sympathy of the whole community is extended. The remains were interred in the Baptist Cemetery in Cass Township on Monday. On the DEATHS page of this old bible are these names and dates, as best I can read them: ANNIE B. MIERLEY died March the 2 1888 (or 1858) LUTHER MIERLEY died May 19, 1885 FRANK MIERLEY died Oct 22, 1910 MARY ANNA MIERLEY died Jan 3, 1911 SARAH MIERLEY died Oct 29, 1910 (mother of Frank) SARAH HELEN MIERLEY daughter of CHARLES O. AND RHONDA MIERLEY died Dec 29, 1911 DOYLE MIERLEY died Feb 4th or 8th 1970 BIRTHS: CHARLEY O. MIERLEY was born on the 21st day of August, 1888 IDA PEARL MIERLEY was born on the 10 day of Feb. 1881 ANNA LOIS MIERLEY was born the 6th of April 1898 LUTHER MIERLEY was born Feb 23, 1885 MYRTLE MIERLEY was born Mar 14, 1901 This one’s really hard to read… WILLA or MELLA A. or H. Mierley was born on the 2nd day of July, 1835. FREDERICK WRIGHT was born April 12, 1920 PHILLIS? WRIGHT was born Sept 25, 1910 or 1916 ? Wright was born March 9, 1911 died July 29, 1931 LEROY MIERLEY was born the 19th day of Feb 1897 DOYLE was born June 1898 MARRIAGES: FRANK MIERLEY AND ANNIE OAKMAN Oct 2, 1877 I BIRNIE FRINGER of Taneytown Ind and Ida Mierley of Wmsbury PAmarried Jan 25, 1911 (his first initial I) CHARLES O. of Altona PA and Rhoda J. Robeson of Wmsburg , PA were married Feb 23, 1911 G. ROY HEPNER and MYRTLE MIERLEY were married May 21, 1919 At Simpson Methodist Church at Altona or Altoona , PA "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body; but rather, to slide in sideways yelling 'Thank you, Jesus, what a ride." To reply to the mailing list, click on Reply All. To reply to the poster of a message, click on Reply. http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/PA/huntingdon.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAHUNTIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I looked through the next couple of issues and didn't see a follow-up, which surprised me. The last one of these baby-on-the-doorstep stories I read had a follow-up that gave the name of the family adopting the baby, and gave the baby's new name. The one I read earlier followed a similar story pattern complete with the glimpse of the man thought to have left the baby. I don't see an infant Brothers in the 1880 Altoona census. If I find another article, I'll post it to the list. Judy A Deserted and Exposed Infant. When Mrs. Ruth Brothers, residing at the corner of Twenty-first street and Thirteenth avenue, went to her front door on Friday evening last she was surprised to see two dirty-looking bundles lying on the mat which is kept on the porch. She very naturally took up the bundles, carried them into the house and investigated their contents. What was her surprise on examining the larger one to find that it contained a real, live, smiling, female infant, which, when subjected to a much-needed bath, proved to be very pretty. When Mrs. Brothers recovered from the first feelings of astonishment, which had well nigh overcome her, she proceeded to look into the second and smaller package. Its contents consisted of some necessary articles of baby's apparel and the following note, written in a legible and regular hand, evidently that of a woman. Fair Lady: Circumstances now compel me to give up what is dearer than life, and what is part of myself. Oh, God! Why was it thus? Left homeless and without a friend on earth, and then to bring this little one into sin and misery! You are a stranger, but I was advised to leave her with you, and oh! For God's sake and a mother's feelings keep her, cherish her as your own, and guide her in the path of life, and if you are a mother imagine giving up one of your own lambs and leaving it miles and miles from where your future abode may be. Oh, kind lady! Listen to and think of this, and keep her and never let it be known but what you are the one who gave her birth, and keep her name unspotted. My heart is too full to write. She has no name, and was born January 25, 1880. I leave for parts unknown. May God bless you and yours and guide her is the earnest prayer of A MOTHER. It was soon noised abroad that Mrs. Brothers had found a baby, and the neighborhood flocked in to see the curious prize. Some furnished additional clothing, another a cradle, and others gave many different articles suited to the necessities of infancy. Who left the child, how it was done and to whom she belongs are questions that could not be solved, and will, perhaps, remain forever mysteries. The only clue to the affair, and that is an exceedingly faint one, is that as Mrs. Brothers opened her door, she distinguished the form of a man disappearing over the brow of the hill toward the city. Whoever did the deed, however, must have known into what sort of hands the infant was being committed, for no more kind-hearted person could have been selected. Mrs. Brothers states that unless some person who desires to adopt the child takes it very soon, she will not part with it under any consideration. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Monday, March 29, 1880

ARGUMENT COURT The petition of Mathew Templon was presented for the adoption of Ira Carr, which was duly granted, with the order that the child assume the name of Ira Templon, and have all the rights of a child and heir of the said Mathew Templon, and to be subject to the duties of a child. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, March 25, 1880

HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS. ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF WINCHESTER. On the 22d day of March, 1862, just eighteen years ago, the battle of Winchester was fought. Out of two hundred and sixty of the old 84th, who went into battle, twenty-three were killed and sixty-seven wounded. Colonel Wm. G. Murray, Captain Patrick Gallagher, Lieutenant Charles Reem, privates Paul M. Long, Job Miller, Wm. C. Hileman and Thomas Ravenhill were numbered among the killed. James Barr?, C. D. Bowers, David S. Lane were on the list of the wounded. The day before the brave old General Shields was again wounded, struck by a fragment of shell and disabled. On the morning of the 23d, the rebels made the attack, after having, under cover of a wooded eminence, gained a strong position upon the flank behind rock and a stone wall. This position the Eighty-fourth was ordered to charge, and moved gallantly forward, and as it gained the wooded eminence, the rebel infantry from behind the rocks and fences poured upon it a terrible volley. Colonel Murray's horse was struck, when he dismounted and advanced on foot. A moment later, while at the head of his men, he was struck in the forehead by a minne [sic] ball and instantly killed. A general advance was then ordered along the entire line, and the rebels driven in utter route, losing three hundred prisoners, two guns, four caisons and one thousand stand of small arms. The anniversary of this battle brings to our town more sad remembrances than any other battle fought during the rebellion. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, March 24, 1880

Reese Station, Nov. 21, 1910 Dear Santa, As it is getting near Christmas I think I had better tell you that I am going to be a very good girl so you don't miss me. I would like you to bring me a little pair of quilting frames. A set to wash clothes with, I mean a tub, a bench, a rubber, a brush and a boiler. Don't forget that I am only seven years old and still like to play with dolls. I would like to have a doll and a white Teddy Bear. Also a set of dishes and a cupboard. Also some chairs and knives and forks. Don't forget a stove on which I can cook. I would like to have a table and a false face and a pencil box. Also a little organ. A black board and a couch and two cushions. A little bell, a doll's hat. Don't forget to bring me a pair of rubber. Don't forget to bring me some nuts and candies. You know all little girls like sweet things. I will try to be a very good girl. ETHEL HARKER. - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 11, 1910. Dear Old Santa Claus. I like you dear Santa. I am a little boy 3 1/2 years old. I wish you would come to my house and bring me a horse and wagon, sled, some blocks, drum, fire engine and ladder, and Honk Konk [?], bring brother Theodore a horse too so he don't break mine, please don't forget Daddy & mother, also granpa he is in Harrisburg now but will come up for Xmas, and granpapa and mamma they live in Phila. When you come to see me last year. Lots of candy, nuts and fruit. From your Sweet heart Little MICHAEL BURCHFIELD 710 6th St. - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 12, 1910. Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy four years old and I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I would like to have a gun that shoots corks, and engine a drum, a boy doll, a blackboard, a ball, a milk wagon with big cans and candy nuts and lots of fruit. Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New York, I remain you little friend. DOATY HERR 715 2nd ave., Altoona - My Dear Dandy Claws, I is a nice little gail free years old and I want youse to bing me a dolly wis long white coils on and blue dress on and blue knockies and blue zippers on it, a go-cart, a piano, a set of dishes and lots of fruit and a big cristmas tree wis fings on it, and dear Dandy Claws please don't forget my little sis-ter Sue. She want a gum baby. Dandy claws she has 1 toof. Thanking you I is your little gail. NELLY MAY HERR 715 2nd Ave., Altoona, Pa. - Martinsburg Pa Dec. 13 Dear Santie Claus, I am a little girl 8 yr. old. Please bring me a dolly and bed and a bureau, and a new dress, and lots of candy and nuts and don't forget my Dear little brother Harry. GERTRUDE E. STONER Martinsburg, Pa. - Altoona, Pa. Dear Santa: I am a little girl fife years old and I would like for you to bring me a doll, a go-cart, a set of dishes, a table and some chairs, also some candy and nuts. That is all for this time. From you friend VIRGINIA TUSSEY No. 434 Fifth Ave. P. S. Please do not forget my sister Charlotte, and my little brother Paul. - Dear santa I am a little Boy 4 years old I never knew much abot santa till this year I would like to hear from him I am a little afraid of you, but I guess you wont hurt a good Boy I like a sled a Boy doll a horse and wagon and lots of other thing what ever you want to Bring nuts candy and fruit don't for get mama papa and uncle Bruce. LeROY BONSELL 714 5 ave Juniata Pa. - Altoona Pa. Dec. 12, 1910. Dear Santa Clause: I am a little girl five years old and I want you to bring me a doll dressed in pink silk, an infant doll, a go-cart, a black plush coat, a red sweater, a story book, and anything else that you think suits me. Please Santa dont forget my little brother Fred. He wants a cow that says moo, a horse, a pair of shoes, a doll a ball, a top, and a Christmas tree, and lots of candy and nuts. And dont forget Papa and Mamma. Your little friend MARGUERITE McCONNELL. - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 11, 1910 Dar Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me two story books, and a muffler, and a pair of leggns. Please bring me some candy and nuts. And a Christmas tree I wish you would please bring me an air gun. I think that is all I want for this time From EDWARD TROSTLE. - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 11, 1910 Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a big doll, and a leather go-cart, and a nice round locket, and a bracelet. Please bring me a Christmas tree. I wish you would please bring me some canday and nuts. Please bring me a story book. I think that is all I want for Christmas. From JULIA TROSTLE.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, December 16, 1910 LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS Altoona, Pa., December 12, 1910. Dear Santa Claus: - As it is drawing near Christmas I thought I would drop you a few lines and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a ring bracelet a pair of rubbers a new dress and a set of furs. I guess that will be all for this time. Your little friend, CATHARINE BARNES. 402 11 ST. - Altoona, Pa., December 13, 1910. Dear Santa Claus: - I am a little boy 3 years old and I live at 73 Wash Ave., and I want a drum from the five and ten cent store and a goatcart and some cany and nuts oranges well I guess this is all my name is CLAUD WIESER. Good by Santa. P. S. My little sister wants a Doll babie. - Altoona, Pa., December 12, 1910. Dear Santa Claus I want a big doll a Christmas tree a red dress a knew hat and a box of handkerchiefs and some candy and leggin and a pair of rubbers and a box of ribben and gloves and of candy and nuts and a coat and don't forget papa mamma. I am nine years old. Your little girl MINNIE ZIMMERMAN. 608 Crawford Ave. - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 13, 1910. Dear Santa Clause - I thought I would let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a pair of kidgloves, a cap, a game, a stamping (?) set and a engine and a train of cars that runs on tracks. And don't forget my brothers and sisters, papa and mama, and don't forget to bring me some candy and nuts. Your friend RAY SOYSTER - Altoona, Pa., Dec. 12, 1910. Dear Old Santie: - I am a little girl of eight, and I want you to bring me a muff and fur, a pair of gloves, some nice hair ribbons, and handkerchiefs, and some nuts and candy. My sister Catharine is a years old and she wants the same. Do not forget my brothers Albert and Edward, and sister Bertha. Good-bye CATHARINE & ROSA GREINER. 2116 1st Ave. - Altoona, Dec. 12, 1910. Dear Santa Claus Please bring me a doll carriage and don't forget to dress My dolly and all so bring me a sled and don't forget My MaMa an papa and all so My brother he wants a gun with a stock in it. 971/2 wash ave from Mary Holmes an Albert Holmes wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New year. - Altoona, Pa. Dec. 12, 1910. Dear Santa Claus, I thot I would write you a leter to tell you what I want for Christmas, please bring me a Magic Lantern a Tool-chest and a Black board. Please bring my sister a set of Dishes a table and a Doll and my little baby Brother please don't forget him and my papa and mama and my Dear Grandma please bring a nice tree for us all and candy and nuts and what ever you can spare we still live at 4039 6th Ave. S. Altoona I have been a pretty good boy and I go to School every day. I am 7 yrs old my sister is 3 and my baby Brother 1yr. good be Santa, hope you are well. Your boy ARTHUR BLOOM - Altoona Pa. Dec. 12, 1910 Dear Santa Please bring me a Set of furs and some books Some hair ribbons a pair of gloves some games a pair of stockings a doll baby and some candy and nuts and don't forget my brother James he wants a Rattle a gum Doll and a horse and wagon from your friend MISS JEANNETTE SHAFER 307 4th Ave Altoona Pa - Altoona Pa Dec. 12, 1910 Dear Sandie I have bin a good girl all year and I wish you would bringe me a boy dollie with wite hare and dressed in a bloomer soot, a go-cart to push him in, a pair of skates with straps on, a clown that runs up and down a poal, a bead pocket book and that's all. Please. P.S. An a crismus tree with lots on it. Yure little frend CORA I. SINGER. - Altoona Dec. 13, 1910 Dear Santie: I am a little girl five years old and I want a nice doll, a pair of stockings, some hair ribbons, and nuts and candy. My brother Georgie is 3 years old, he wants a horse, and wagon a pair of shoes, and stockings. Do not forget my mamma and papa, and sister Helen. We want a nice Xmas tree. We remain your little friends, HILDA AND GEO. GREINER. 2116 1st Ave. Good-bye old Santie. -

A Veteran of Two Wars. Mr. Joseph Canan, of the freight shops, paid us a visit the other evening, and has a martial history that has few equals. He was a private in the Second United States Infantry during the Mexican war, being then no 17 years old, and participated in the capture of Vera Cruz, the battle of Cerro Gordo, Contreras and Molino del Rey, the storming of Chapultepec and the taking of the City of Mexico. While many of his comrades fell around him he providentially escaped without a scratch. He recalls vividly the scenes through which he passed and describes them with thrilling interest. Mr. Canan went through the war of the rebellion in the Union army with the same good fortune, and though not yet fifty years old, looks as if he could swing a musket or saber with as much vigor as when he first enlisted, and stand another campaign with as much zest as those through which he has so honorably passed. In the three months' campaign, Mr. Canan and the writer served in the same company under the lamented Captain Wayne, and Joseph and his captain were about the best drilled men in the Third Regiment by reason of their service in the regular army. Mr. Canan thinks the government should pension the Mexican veterans, inasmuch as he draws no pension for his last services. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, February 26, 1880

MARTINSBURG MATTERS. A REMARKABLE OLD CITIZEN. Your correspondent was surprised to see an old gentleman yesterday reading a newspaper without the aid of spectacles. On inquiry it was found that his name is Mathias Glass, an old citizen of the Cove, and his age is 83 years. He was born in Frederick county, Maryland, and is the seventh son of a seventh son. He, with his parents, came to the Cove in 1805, and he has resided here ever since. He never has used spectacles, and is able to walk from Henrietta (his present home) to this place, a distance of at least four miles, in one hour and a quarter. The family of which Mr. Glass is the last representative was a long-lived one, his father being nearly 96 years old at his death and his mother 88. One of his six brothers was 86, and the other five lived to ages ranging from 80 to 90 years. Mr. Glass is active, intelligent and a great lover of music. He sings either bass or tenor very well, and is never happier than when he can join in singing some of the hymns with which he is familiar. His memory as to dates and occurrences of "ye olden time" is good, dating back to the time when Martinsburg consisted of one dwelling house surrounded by dense forests. The old gentleman has been reading about the census which is about to be taken, and judging from my inquiries that I was the enumerator, answered all questions promptly. One of the "unterrified" at my shoulder desires me to add "that Mr. Glass has been a simon-pure Democrat all his life, which accounts for his good old age." Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday, February 13, 1880

Deaths from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. BITTLE /BIDDLE- FATAL ACCIDENT - On Monday the 21st ult., Charles Bittle an old and respected citizen of Woodbury township, met with a sad accident. Whilst driving his four horse team, with a large wagon, partly laden, his horses frightened and run off, and in attempting to stop them, he caught one of the horses, and became entangled in the lines, and was thrown on the ground under the horse and trampled, his leg broken in two places, when the wagon ran over his body brusing it. He was taken to his home, where he suffered greatly until the next day, when death came to his relief. On Wednesday his remains were interred in the Presbyterian graveyard at Williamsburg. Mr. Biddle was a good citizen, a kind and affectionate husband and father, and leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss. Peace to his memory/ Wed. 1 March 1876 issue. MILLIKEN - In Lewistown, at 8 and a half o'clock on Monday evening, Feb. 28, 1876, Mrs. Elizabeth M., relict of the late Jos. Milliken, aged 75 years, 1 month and 3 days. Mrs. Milliken was the mother of Mrs. R.A. McMurtrie of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 8 March 1876 issue. BEE - In Altoona, Feb. 25, Mrs. Sadie Bee, wife of Isaiah Bee, aged about 31 years. Wed. 8 March 1876 issue. KURTZ - In Altoona, Feb. 25, Mr. Andrew Kurtz, aged 21 years, 6 months and 7 days. Wed. 8 March 1876 issue. UNKNOWN - At Bennington Furnace, this county, the body of an unknown man was found near the track. It is supposed he fell down in a fit and thus perished by the roadside. He was aged about 32 years. Wed. 8 March 1876 issue. LEONARD ( INFANT ) - A young hired girl, named Annie Leonard, was delivered of a dead infant , in the back yard of Issac D. Leonard, her employer, in Altoona, on Friday night, which she hid in a barrel, but it was discovered in the morning, an inquest held, and the corpse buried in the Poor House graveyard. Wed. 8 March 1876 issue. KEISTER - ANOTHER SAD ACCIDENT - On Sunday afternoon, about three o'clock, as the limited mail west, engine 27, was running at schedule time, near Warrier Ridge Water station, a rock, probably weighing a hundred pounds, was discovered on the track, the engineer, John Keister reversed the engine, but it was to late to stop. The engine became detached from the train, ran along on the track a short distance, where it encountered a switch and ran on the other track, and over the embankment. Mr. Keister when he saw the engine was about to go over, attempted to jump, but in doing so, he was caught between the tank and the engine, and crashed so badly that he died in about twenty minutes. Engineer Drake, of engine 530, was on with him and went to the bottom but was not hurt. The fireman, Mr. Kauffman, was thrown into the tank, but escaped with only a few bruises. None of the passengers were injured. Mr. Keister resided in Harrisburg and leaves a widow, who is the daughter of Hon. S.R. McCune of Frankstown tp., and several children. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of all our people. The funeral will take place at the Presbyterian cemetery, at Hollidaysburg, today, Wednesday. Wed. 8 March 1876 issue. The funeral of Mr. John Keister, the engineer who was killed on the Pennsylvania Railroad on Sunday the 5th last inst., was largely attended. Services were held in the Presbyterian church, this place, from whence the remains were conveyed to the cemetery. He was highly esteemed by his acquaintances, and his sorrowing family have the sympathy of our entire community. Wed. 15 March 1876 issue. LYTLE - DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN - Mr. Robert Lytle, an old and respected citizen of this county, died in this place, on Tuesday the 7th inst., after a lingering illness. Mr. Lytle was at one time one of our most enterprising business men, having been engaged in the planing mill and lumbering business in this and Cambria county, and was always considered an upright and honest man. For many years past, he had been afflicted with paralysis, which has incapacitated him from business. He had many friends and no enemies. His age was 64 years, 1 month and 17 days. On Thursday his remains were followed to their last resting place at the Presbyterian cemetery by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Wed. 15 March 1876 issue. DETWILER - A little daughter of George Detwiler, councilman of the Fifth ward, Altoona, was burned to death on Monday week. Her clothing caught from some coals that had fallen from the grate to the stone hearth. Wed. 22 March 1876 issue. ECKERT - Mrs. Nancy Eckert, the last survivor of the Brady family of the West Branch valley, died recently in Lycoming county. She was the granddaughter of Captain John Brady, the Indian fighter. Wed. 29 March 1876 issue. M.S.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol, 31, Pg. 47 Swoveland, William F., s/o William and Lucy Ann (Baker) Swoveland; b: 2 Aug 1864, Waterside, Bedford Cnty; m: Alice M. Hoell; ch: Mrs. Alfred G. Snyder; d: Jul 1942; bur: Rose Hill Cemetery. Summy, Sarah W., d/o Charles W. and Margery (Ward) Williams; b: 22 Jun 1854, Bucks Cnty; m: 3 Jul 1883, Daniel C. Summy (d: 22 Oct 1915); ch: Mrs. Edith Jones and Mrs. Elizabeth Stoddard; d: Jul 1942, State College; bur: Shiloh Cemetery. Smith, William and Miss Betty Mikesell; d: Jul 1942, Detroit, MI. Stronko, John N., s/o Wasco and Anna (Wengzen) Stronko; b: 29 Aug 196, Clearfield Cnty; sib: Joseph Stonko and Veronica Stonko; d: 17 Jul 1942, Wood. Stroup, Richard E., s/o Edwin K. and Mildred (Singleton) Stroup; b: 10 Nov 1914, Williamsburg; sib: Mary Elizabeth Stroup; d: Jul 1942, Harrisburg; bur: Hollidaysburg. Scull, Nellie Eleanor, d/o Samuel and Mary Jane (Ickhoff) Monsell; b: 18 Feb 1903, Bellefonte; m: 7 Dec 1921, Leroy W. Scull; ch: Donald Scull, Richard Scull, Ann Scull, and Mary Jane Scull; sib: Mrs. H.W. Lee, Margaret Monsell, William Scull, Charles Scull, Mrs. L.P. Hempfield, Betty Monsell, and Mrs. Harold Shirk; d: Jul 1942, Bellfonte; bur: Union Cemetery, Bellefonte. Stoudnour, Samuel B., s/o John H. and Hannah (Brumbaugh) Stoudnour; b: 21 Jan 1871, Millerstown; m: 21 Sep 1890, Ida Chamberlain; ch: Frank C. Stoudnour, Mrs. E.C. Carper, and Estella Mae Stoudnour; sib: Mrs. J.H. Kensinger, Mrs. M.B. Wineland, Mrs. Jennie Hart, Mrs. E.G. Ritchey, John B. Stoudnour, and William B. Stoudnour; d: Jul 1942, Martinsburg; bur: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millerstown.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol, 31, Pg. 46 Shafer, Agnes E., d/o Aaron and Rose (Lenhart) Zufall; b: 24 Oct 1873, Garrett, Somerset Cnty; m: 13 Jun 1895, Clarence W. Shafer (d: 23 Oct 1941); Lucy (Paul) Hoffman and Herbert R. Shafer; sib: Mrs. Harry B. Davis; d: Jul 1942, Johnstown; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Sysak, Mike, s/o Stanley and Helen Sysak; b: abt 1880 (calc); m: Mary Sysak; ch: Catherine (Anthony) Magliano, Mrs. Gladys Lee, Sophie (Joe) Cervone, Anthony Sysak, Joseph Sysak, Blaine Sysak, Casimar Sysak, Stella Sysak, William Sysak, Julia Sysak, and Jean Sysak; d: Jul 1942, Conemaugh; bur: Heatrick's Cemetery. Smith, Mary Bernard; sib: Thomas P. Smith, M.S. Smith, Elizabeth Smith, and M. Aquinas Smith; d: Jul 1942, Lilly. Shoemaker, Margaret, d/o Samuel and Catherine (Snyder) Sollenberger; b: 17 Aug 1865, m: Henry Shoemaker (dec'd); ch: Roy Shoemaker, Samuel W. Shoemaker, Mrs. Howard Simmons, Ralph Shoemaker, and Fred E. Shoemaker; sib: Mrs. Rebecca Harclerode; d: Jul 1942, Everett; bur: Everett Brethren Church Cemetery. Smith, George W., s/o Seth and Margaret (Imler) Smith; b: 11 Sep 1878; m: 18 Oct 1910, Ada Myrtle Smith; ch: Mrs. Helen Claar, Harold M. Smith, Clarence F. Smith, Earl W. Smith, Willard A. Smith, and Clare E. Smith; sib: William B. Smith, Mrs. Sarah Baker, Mrs. Minnie Wright, Mrs. Lizzie Lesh, and Margaret Smith; d: 24 Jul 1942, Bedford Twp; bur: Friend's Cove Reformed Cemetery. Shaw, Ada Blanche, d/o Henry Hudson and Margaret (O'Neal) Shaw; b: 7 Aug 1882, Monroe Twp.; ch: Harold R Fletcher; sib: Mrs. Walter F. Steckman and Frank Shaw; d: 26 Jul 1942, Cumberland, MD.