To the honorable the Judges of the Court of Qarter Sessions in and for the Huntingdon county. The petition of Irvin Horrell respectfully sheweth that he has rented that well known stand at the foot of plane 10, A. P. R. R. commonly known as the "Cottage Inn," in Allegheny township, in said county, that he is well provided with house room and conveniences for lodging and accommodating strangers and travelers; he therefore prays your honors to grant him a license to keep a public inn or tavern, and he will pray, & c. IRVIN HORRELL We, the subscribers, citizens of Allegheny township, in said county, in which the above mentioned inn or tavern prayed to be licensed is proposed to be kept, do certify that Irvin Horrell, the above applicant, is of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house room and conveniences for lodging and accommodating strangers and travelers, and that such inn or tavern is necessary to accommodate the public and entertain strangers and travellers. Samuel Robeson John Freis John Black Wm. H. Irvin Robert Gardner Mansa Bradley Arch'd Galbraith Wm. Hicks Wm. Williams Thos. Kay Thomas Martin Henry Pennington, jr. ------------------------------------------------ To the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Huntingdon county. Quarter Sessions of Huntingdon county. The petition of William Barr, of the Borough of Gaysport, in said county, respectfully represents that he is well provided with house room and other conveniences necessary for the accommodations of strangers and travelers, and for keeping a house of public entertainment at his old stand in said borough, he therefore prays your honors to grant him a license of that purchase, and he will ever pray, &c. William Barr We, the undersigned citizens of said borough of Gaysport, in said county, do certify that a tavern at the above mentioned stand is necessary to accommodate the public and entertain strangers or travelers, and that William Barr, the petitioner, above named, is a person of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house room and other conveniences for the accommodation of strangers and travelers. Joseph Riter John Wagner John Hetherington Thomas Jackson Phillip Seasoltz John Piper H. L. Patterson John Dearmit John Lowe James Hetherinton W. M. Pennington Joseph Rollin ---------------------------------------- TEACHER WANTED A Gentleman capable of taking charge of the male department of the Academy at this place can have immediate employment and a liberal compensation by making application either in person or by letter addressed to T. C. M'Dowell, Ebensburg, Pa. The applicant must come well recommended and be qualified to teach the higher branches of an English Education, as also the Greek and Roman Classics--or the Latin language at least. T. C. M'Dowell Ebensburg, Pa., Feb. 23 ------------------------------------ Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy of the following obits, email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. Alice V. Hanks Smith Rhodes, 1959 (Saxton), daughter of Monroe and Mary J. Miller Hanks, twice married; Russell Smith, Milton Rhodes. Richard Wilkinson Johns, 1959 (McConnellstown), son of Ira and Clara Craig Johns. Infant Parks, 1973 (Williamsburg), son of Richard and Kathy Browdosky Parks. Robert D. Poet, 1973, son of Philip and Molly Denny Poet, husband of Gertrude Prough. Michael Puskar, 1973 (Cresson), son of Michael and Anna Kuvcak Puskar, husband of Ruth Shean. Cecil B. Parks, 1973 (Williamsburg), son of Homer and Angelo Boring Parks, widower of Bertha Black. William R. Parks, 1973 (Duncansville), son of Charles and Mary Varner Parks, widower of Edith Frantz. Julia M. Donnelly Pekar, 1973, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Donnelly, wife of John Pekar. Gioacchino Jack Polce, 1973 (Hollidaysburg), son of Vincent and Isabella Covalire Polce. Roxie Carpenter Powell, 1973, daughter of Hamp and Willie Carpenter, widow of Charlie Powell. Alton Pannebaker, 1973 (Tyrone), son of Moses and Martha Pannebaker widower of Margaret Dry. Marion Neill Powell, 1973, daughter of John and Elizabeth Caldwell Neill, wife of William Powell. William Perkins, 1973, son of Francis and Margaret Eckard Perkins, husband of Mary Diamond. Edward Pearson, 1973 (Skelp), son of Gust and Martha Schrock Pearson, husband of Verna Smith. Lucy DeFrancesco Prozenzano, 1973, daughter of Carmelo and Adelia Pallaria DeFrancesco, wife of Michael Prozenzano. Patsy Pietro, 1973, son of Carlo and Cecelia Corrado Mostopeitro. Jennie Levenson, 1986, daughter of Joseph and Etta Levenson. James B. Nearhoof, 1986 (Warriors Mark native), son of James and Laura Gates Nearhoof, husband of Florence Conrad. Doug Tyler, 1986 (Coalport), son of Dick and Lana Sinclair Tyler. Robert W. Keith, 1986, son of Beatrice Anna Keith, husband of Virginia Hauser. Ursula Ickes Schlosser, 1986 (Gallitzin), daughter of H. Baker and Laura Ehrenfeld Ickes, wife of Henry Schlosser. William Kovensky, 1967 (Ganister), husband of Elsie Jackman. John Kovac, 1978 (Claysburg), son of John and Frances Kovac, husband of Irene McKiveson. Stamata Koutsoudakis, 1972, daughter of Constantine and Harriet Beckonopolous, widow of James Koutsoudakis. Margaret Reighard Kraft, 1973, daughter of Kathryn Sharp Reighard, widow of Robert Kraft. Anastasia Plusnin Kozloff, 1972 (Alexandria), daughter of Maxim and Anna Plusnin, wife of Ivan Kozloff. John Kozak, 1971 (Juniata), son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kozak, husband of Edna Steward Wertz. Harry E. Krape, 1971 (formerly of Juniata), son of James and Martha DeArment Krape, widower of Ruth Leeper. Mary Reismeier Kraft, 1973, daughter of John and Rosina Fisher Reismeier, widow of Charles Kraft. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Could someone please supply the correct address and phone number for this cemetery? TIA. Marybeth C. ========= << There is also a cemetery in Hollidaysburg referred to as "Old St Mary's". This cemetery is on Union Street and is 1/2 Catholic and 1/2 Lutheran. Dave Curry >>

If you would like a scanned copy of any of the following obits, email me offlist and include the name and the date the obituary was sent to the list. Alma McGinley Watson, 1952 (Lakemont) Charles Lego, 1906, son of Martin and Annie Lego. Christian Wurgler, 1955 David Zeak, 1951 (Juniata) Dorothy Otto, 1906, daughter of William and Leecta Otto. Edna Woodring, 1953 (Tyrone) Elizabeth Dutrow, 1906 Elmer Yon, 1952, son of Levi and Mollie Myers Yon. Emory Loudon Florine Wood, 1952 George W. Reed (Yellow Springs) Hannah Gates Youngkin, 1952 Herbert Tinkham (Cove Forge) Ida Wyrough, 1955 James Cherry (Antis Twp. native) James T. Anderson Jennie Clapper Bosler J. H. Gilson (Cambria Co.) John W. Cherry Joseph Given, Jr. Kate Fogle, 1900 Mary E. Miller Mary Morrow Sharrar, (Sinking Valley native) Nettie Hill, daughter of George and Annie Hill. Pearl Lykens, daughter of George and Carrie Lykens. Robert Wolfe, 1955 (Fostoria) Sarah Gettleman, (Royer), wife of Jacob Gettleman. Sarah Lang Sarah Mosser Walter, widow of Martin Walter. Sophia Murphy, 1900 Thomas Gilliland (Harrisburg) W. F. Ruggles William Brown William Hamilton (Lock Haven) William McNamara W. W. Coble Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Democratic Standard, 1842 (February & March) DIED On Sunday morning on the 6th instant, at the residence of Dr. Charles O'Friel, in this Borough, Mr. Emanuel M'Fadden, aged 102 years and 6 months. The deceased was born in Donegal county, Ireland, on the 9th of August, 1739, and emigrated to this country in August, 1804, and for twenty years followed the business of contractor on the Maryland and Virginia Turnpikes, from which time he lived a retired life. He was never known to be sick an hour in his life until a few days before his death. On Sunday the 27th February, Mr. John S. Wiestling, the editor of the German Whig paper, published in Columbus, Ohio, during 1840. Mr. Wiestling bore a good character, and was generally respected by the community. He has left, we believe, a numerous family to mourn their lost. ---------------- Towanda Bank Notes are in very bad repute. Hands off. --------------------- ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. Letters of administration on having been granted to Martin Bell, on the estate of James Martin, late of Antes township, deceased; all persons indebted to the estate, will please to make settlement, and those having claims against said estate, will present them to the administrator properly authenticated for settlement, without delay. MARTIN BELL Feb. 18, 1842 ------------------------- NOTICE The subscribers would take this opportunity of informing all those knowing themselves indebted to them, that they want money and must have it and therefore earnestly request immediate payments, as no longer indulgence can be given. BASSORT & CRAIG Hollidaysburg, Jan. 1842 ------------------------------------------ Public Sale Will be sold at public sale, on Thursday, the 10th of March next, that part of the lot on the corner of Wayne and Allegheny streets between Mr. Dysart's store and Wm. McFarland's Cabinet Shop, 15 or 20 feet of the southern end of the same lot, either whole or in lots to suit purchasers. Any information given about it by the subscriber before the day of the sale. P. T. HAMILTON Hollidaysburg, Feb. 18, 1842 --------------------------------------------------------------------- RETURN THAT BOOK The individual who took without leave from teh subscriber, a few months ago, one volume of Plutarch's Lives, with G. R. McFarlane's name inside, will confer a favor by returning the same to Hart Hewit. Feb. 25, 1842 ------------------------------------------------- MARRIED On Tuesday evening, the 1st instant, by the Rev. David McKinney, Mr. John Black, of the Summit, Cambria county, to Mrs. Sarah Ann Murphy, of this borough. On Wednesday evening the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Larkins, Mr. Andrew Irvin to Miss Jane Henry, both of this borough. On Tuesday last, by the Rev. J. P. Rockefeller, Mr. Burgess B. Willet to Miss Susan Fournwa't, all of Frankstown township. On the same day, by the same, Mr. Samuel E. Henry to Miss Maria Leder, all of Frankstown township. --------------------------------------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

1/2 Catholic, 1/2/ Lutheran. 100% dead. (:>)

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. Helen Scott Diehl, 1986, daughter of William and Rebecca Ricketts Scott, widow of Webster Diehl. Louis Marhoefer, 1986 (formerly of Pittsburgh), son of Mitchell and Mary Marhoefer, husband of Martha Bold. Wallace Ruffaner, 1986 (Irvona), son of John and Gertrude Shaw Ruffaner, twice married; Marjorie Miles, Dortha Ginter. Arabella Morrow Hileman, 1986 (Sinking Valley native), daughter of Robert and Anne Kennedy Morrow, widow of J. Kenneth Hileman. Ardis Smith Dry, 1986 (MD), daughter of Porter and Laura Sillinger Smith, widow of Donald Dry. Att. John Hemphill, 1991, son of William and Helen Thrush Hemphill, husband of Harriet Swoope. Edna Shirie Ellsworth, 1984 (formerly of Johnstown), daughter of Edward and Blanche McKell Shirie, twice married; Walter Ellsworth, Charles Ellsworth. Della Yoder Easley, 1983 (Jerome native), daughter of Calvin and Carrie Lohr Yoder. Goldie M. Bracken Emerson, 1983 (Nanty Glo), daughter of Gillis and Sarah Hoffman Bracken, widow of Thomas Emerson. John Evans, 1983 (formerly of Dale Borough), son of Jonah and Elsie Krop Evans, widower of Edith Batdorf. Anna Huddock Evans, 1983 (formerly of Ebensburg), daughter of John and Anna Pollock Huddock, wife of John F. Evans. Charles W. Emert, 1983 (Somerset), son of Edmund and Sadie Young Emert, widower of Edna Woy. Archie Edwards, 1984 (Ebensburg), son of Elmer and Bessie Marsh Edwards, husband of Josephine Mirra. Dorothy Otto Emigh, 1983 (Johnstown native), daughter of Franklin and Amanda Wonder Otto, widow of Chalmers P. Emigh. Hennsyl Heaton, 1989, son of Ira and Mary Johnson Heaton, widower of Jeanette Ulsh. Bruce W. Mock, 1989 (New Paris), son of Cletus and Florence Berkey Varner, husband of Lavada Mock. Stephen Pentland, 1989, son of Joseph and Clara Packham Pentland, husband of Lula Shingler. Fidelis Glass Itle, 1971 (Cresson), daughter of Demetrius and Martha Durbin Glass, widow of Augustine Itle. Irvin Isenberg, 1970 Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Real Estate Transfers. The following were taken from the records of the county yesterday. Harry L. Fleck and wife to Samuel A. Fleck, Altoona.......$2, 300.00 William Robertson, by Sheriff, to Union B & L. Assoc., Altoona.......$1,776.00 James Boop, et al., to George W. Jones, Tyrone borough........$2,500.00 ------------------------------------ Recent Weddings Lingenfelter-Leckhove Mr. Irving Lingenfelter, of 416 Fifth avenue and Miss Gladys Leckhove, of 414 East Third avenue, two prominent young people, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony in Trinity Reformed parsonage yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, by the Reverend James Riley Bergey, pastor of the Trinity church, assisted by the Rev. R. M. Stahl, pastor of the East End Reformed mission. The wedding was performed in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Leckhove, Mrs. James Riley Bergay and Miss Helen Bergey, and was one of pretty appointments. Last evening a reception was tendered the couple at the Leckhove home; more than forty persons were present. Mr. Lingenfelter holds a responsible position with the Pennsylvania Railroad company in the Twelfth street shops and both he and his wife have a host of friends. Only recently he recovered from a severe attack of appendicitis, which threatened to end his life. He was a patient at the Altoona hospital. Marriage Licenses Issued To Clair Randyl Kuhn, of Clearfield and Elizabeth C. Kephart, of Windber. To Augustus Butler and Dessa Shaw, both of McKee. ----------------------- Grand Jury Will Meet One Week Previous to the Assembling OF QUARTERS SESSION COURT List of Eighty-four Men Drawn to Serve on Grand and Petit Juries in March. For the first time in the history of Blair county the members of the grand jury will discharge their duties one week in advance of the holding of the quarter sessions court in March. At a meeting of Sheriff William H. Orr and Jury Commissioners Joseph H. Butler and Frank X. Meintel, held at the court house, Hollidaysburg, last evening, the names of twenty-four grand jurors were drawn from the wheel, to serve the week beginning March 4, and sixty petit jurors to serve the week beginning Monday, March 11. Judge Thomas J. Baldridge and District Attorney Marion D. Patterson are of the opinion that this change will contribute to the more orderly and expeditious trials of cases, and will also reduce the bills for witnesses, inasmuch as under the new order of things the witnesses will not be compelled to remain at court, indefinitely, awaiting the calling of their cases. This is the list of jurors: Grand Jury Altoona--Jacob Segmiller, C. C. Beaver, George P. Hoover, R. A. Isenberg, Frank X. Meintel, F. M. Kelley, J. H. Lafferty, Milton Boslet, Biller Lewis, W. J. Denning, R. M. Speilman, W. H. Miller, Fred Horst, Peter Young. Bellwood--W. N. Straw. Frankstown--John Clapper, Harry Clapper. Freedom--Burdine Claar, Rudy Spang. Hollidaysburg--John Austin. Huston--John H. Brumbaugh. Juniata--Theodore Keith. Logan--J. C. Evans, J. H. Meredith. Petit Jury Altoona--A. T. Farrah, J. D. Jacobs, Elmer S. Walton, W. W. Saupp, J. B. Carey, Joseph Doran, Charles E. Rhodes, George W. Kuebler, James Harrison, Thomas G. Magee, E. W. Martin, Samuel Wood, G. T. Moody, F. X. Sidler, H. R. Cozzens, George Bender, J. D. Irwin, A. H. Stackhouse, O. L. McCartney, S. C. Potts, Christ Martin, Israel Biddle. Antis--John Holland, R. M. Bell, Stewart Williams. Bellwood--J. K. Bland. Blair--O. H. Bennett. Duncansville--Samuel Treese, S. M. Bookman. Frankstown--Charles Snowberger, Blair Isenberg, William S. Reese. Freedom--James A. Sell, Eli Walter, William Ford, Mont Smith. Gaysport--E. E. Ridenour. Greenfield--Emanuel Walter, H. C. Burket. Hollidaysburg--Andrew Beyers, Archer Murray, Leo Marks, David Kochendarfer. Juniata borough--J. F. Eshelman, F. W. McNeal. Logan--W. M. Gonter, James Markey, Trevan Buck. Martinsburg--Daniel Snowberger, David Kensinger. Newry--H. B. Leighty. North Woodbury--Samuel Shriner. Roaring Spring--John Huston, John L. Garber, James McKnight, R. S. Albright. Snyder--H. C. Cree. Tyrone--Fred Fisher, L. C. Berkstresser. Williamsburg--I. C. Sorrick. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

There is also a cemetery in Hollidaysburg referred to as "Old St Mary's". This cemetery is on Union Street and is 1/2 Catholic and 1/2 Lutheran. Dave Curry

Looking for info. on a Daniel McGlynn that married a ? Armstrong. His parents were Bernard & Francis McGlynn. I know they were from the Altoona area. Thanks, Mim

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. Ruth Freeman Everhart, 1971 (Philipsburg native), daughter of Ellis and Carrie Gearhart Freeman, wife of Robert Everhart. Roy C. Eichelberger, 1971 (Hopewell & Altoona), son of Joseph and Sarah Kiefman Eichelberger, widower of Lois Ott. Thelma Mason Effinger, 1971 (Altoona native), daughter of Ralph and Lillian Weston Mason, wife of Edward Effinger. Joseph C. Eckenrode, 1971, son of Ignatius and Florentine Dietrick Eckenrode, widower of Verna Meloy. Fred J. Edmiston, 1971 (Duncansville native), son of Lisle and Clara Berkheimer Edmiston. William E. Edmiston, 1971 (Tyrone), son of William and Sara Bailey Edmiston, husband of Virginia Steak. Hazel McCartney Edmondson, 1971 (Altoona native), daughter of O. L. and Junia Flanigan McCartney, widow of Oscar Edmondson. Martin W. Edwards, 1971, son of Charles and Rose Gable Edwards, husband of Muriel Moorhead. Clara McGuen Effinger, 1971, daughter of John and Anastasia Daugherty McGuen, widow of Aloysius Effinger. Helen Moore Eckman, 1971 (East Freedom), daughter of John and Annie Blake Moore, wife of John Eckman. Ella M. Snyder Eckenrode, 1971 (Juniata), daughter of Paul and Verna Brubaker Snyder, widow of Frank Eckenrode. Mary E. Blake Ebright, 1971, daughter of Wilbur and Sara Guyer Blake, widow of Samuel Ebright. Rev. Elmer Ebersole, 1971 (VA), former Pastor at New Paris, son of Martin and Lydia Espenshade Ebersole, husband of Edith Zug. Andrew Eberhart, 1971 (Cresson), son of Adam and Cora Myers Eberhart, husband of Evelyn Rumery. Eunice McLean, 1983 (Hollidaysburg), son of James and Sarah Hines McLean. Clementine Leipold Fink, 1971 (Altoona native), daughter of Ludwig and Karolina Golderer Leipold. Catherine M. Belinsky Taylor, 1988 (Cresson), daughter of Joseph and Margaret Belinsky, widow of William Taylor. Stanley S. Crilly, 1964 (Osterburg), son of John and Carrie Exline Crilly, husband of Lillian Fickes. Benjamin Niebauer, 1964 (Hastings) *death notice. Joseph Lantzer, 1964, son of Frank and Anna Hess Lantzer, husband of Christine Burket. Clay Houck, 1964 (Warriors Mark), son of John and Margaret Minemier Houck, husband of Nettie Saon. William A. Kerlin, 1964 (Tyrone), son of Lemuel and Clara Bressler Kerlin, twice married; Catherine Hamer, Ruth Watson. Sadie Shearer Fox Hite, 1964, daughter of Levi and Martha Closson Shearer, twice married; William Fox, Ira Hite. Earl Bousum, 1964, son of James and Nora Lytle Bousum, husband of Verna Grove. Leonard Nale, Sr., 1987 (Hollidaysburg native), son of Jonathan and Ella Osborne Nale, husband of Cheryl Dills. Edna Rhodes Hopkins, 1987, daughter of Oscar and Edna Griffin Rhodes, wife of William Hopkins. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

NOTICE Dr. JAMES KING, will deliver a lecture before the Franklin Literary Society on Tuesday, the 25th inst. in the Hall of the Penn Academy. SUBJECT--Female Character. The public are respectfully invited to attend. ------------- DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP The partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The books have been left in the hands of JOSEPH DYSART, who will be authorized to settle all accounts of the late firm. As we are very desirous to close the books it is hoped, whilst we do not expect all to pay immediately, that none will delay at least in making settlements. JOSEPH DYSART WM. P. DYSART Hollidaysburg, Jan. 15, 1842 --------------------------------- DIED--On Wednesday evening the 19th inst., at the residence of his father, in this Borough, of the Small Pox, SAMUEL ALEXANDER McDONOUGH, son of Mr. George McDonough, aged 18 years and one day. The deceased was a young man, just entering into the bloom of life, of sober and industrious habits and during a very protracted illness, the hope of a large circle of friends was-recovery; but the destroyer had seized his victim, and eventually bore him off, to a better and happier sphere, where "the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest." His death is severely felt by all who knew him, and a distressing visitation to his parents and brothers and sisters. His senses were retained in their full vigor and exercised to the last. --------------------------------- INFORMATION WANTED Information is wanted of Miss Matilda Brooks, who was born and raised in Lancaster county, and is now about 30 years of age. She left Hollidaysburg on the 5th of July, 1841 for Lancaster, and has not been heard of by the subscriber, who is her half brother. Any information of the said Matilda Brooks will be thankfully received. Address DAVID MONTGOMERY, Hollidaysburg, Pa. ---------------- NOTICE A general meeting of al those citizens who feel interested in the erection of a new county, will be held at the "American House," on Friday evening, the 4th day of February next. By order of the Committee. JOS. KEMP Secretary. ------------------------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

I am looking for some information in regards to William and Catharine Miller. I do not know when they were married but from AT LEAST 1850 thru 1870 they resided in Antis township. Children appearing on the census' are: Henry A. Elizabeth I or maybe J Christina Frances A Terrissa Elizabeth apparently 2 daughters named Elizabeth Lloyd John Carter ??? A name I can't read. If anyone has any information on this family line, or can direct me to someone who does I would really appreciate it. Thanks very much, Dawn West

The reservoir of the Altoona Gas and Water Company is now being raised three feet higher. This will enable the Company to supply water in some localities where it is wanted, but cannot be forced, on account of the head being too low. -------------- COURT PROCEEDINGS--We copy the following proceedings from the Whig of this week-- Commonwealth vs. John Kerry--Indictment--Larceny. True bill. Guilty. Not sentenced. Com. vs.. John Tate--Indictment--Fornication and Bastardy. True bill. Guilty. Usual sentence. Com. vs. John Kerry--Indictment--Larceny. True bill. Guilty. Not sentenced. Com. vs. Geo. Hoffman--Indictment--Assault and Battery. True bill. Guilty. Sentenced to pay a fine of $5 and costs of prosecution. Com. vs. John Hainsey and Henry Miller--Indictment--Assault and battery. True bill. Not guilty, but pay costs. Com. vs. Geo. Pearce--Indictment--Assault and battery. True bill. Submitted. Sentenced to pay costs of prosecution and undergo an imprisonment in the county jail for one month. Com. vs. Michael Scandling--Indictment--Selling liquor on Sunday. True bill. Guilty. Com. vs. J. C. Shoemaker--Indictment--Selling liquor on Sunday. Not a true bill, and county pay costs of prosecution. Com. vs. Catharine Mash--Indictment--Assault and battery. True bill. Guilty. Not sentenced. Com. vs. Michael Schandling--Selling intoxicating drinks to minors. True bill. Guilty. Not sentenced. Com. vs. Dennis Creely--Surety of Peace. After a hearing of the case he was sentenced to pay $1 to the county and entered into recognizance in $500 to keep the peace. Com. vs. Jacob Andrews--Indictment--Assault and battery. Not a true bill, and Geo. Tompkins, the prosecutor, to pay costs. Com. vs. Andrew Stanberry--Indictment--Assault and battery. Not a true bill, and Thos. Stanberry to pay costs. Com. vs. Clemens Fichtor--Indictment--Forgery. True bill. Continued. Com. vs. Fanny Reynolds--Indictment--Selling liquor on Sunday. True bill. Guilty. Com. vs. Fanny Reynolds--Indictment--Furnishing intoxicating drink to men of intemperate habits. True bill. Guilty. Com. vs. Fanny Reynolds--Indictment--Keeping a tippling house. True bill. Guilty. Com. vs. Elias Baker and Wm. Johnston--Indictment--Assault and battery. True bill. Wm. Johnston not guilty, but pay half the costs, and Jacob Good, the prosecutor, the other half. Elias Baker sentenced to pay a fine of six cents, and the costs. Com. vs. Cyrus Hamilton--Indictment--Threatening letters. Not a true bill, and Jacob T. Wilson, the prosecutor to pay costs. Several cases of surety of peace were submitted to the Court, and one or two fornication and bastardy cases continued. The Court adjourned on Friday morning. ----------------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. Mary Kowalczyk Biem, 1991 (formerly of Altoona), daughter of Joseph and Rose Kolasa Kowalczyk, widow of Stanley Biem. Marie Berger Kensinger, 1991 (formerly of Martinsburg), daughter of Rev. Elmer and Hilda Reber Berger, widow of Amos Kensinger. Rosalie Wippl Bernhart, 1991, daughter of George and Teresa Grile Wippl, widow of Joseph Bernhart. Ruth M. Brady Heil, 1991 (Coalport), daughter of William and Lillian Hoffman Brady, widow of Carl Heil. Hon. Samuel McCamant, 1907 (Tyrone), husband of Harriet Thomas. John Dean Ross, M. D., 1907 (Williamsburg), husband of Hannah Morrison. Rev. Paul Gardner, 1907, son of Dr. Thaddeus Gardner. Anna K. Lusch, 1907, wife of Jacob Lusch, Sr. George D. Bechtel, 1907, husband of Frances Bell. Mary Ann Lowry Royer, 1907, daughter of John and Jane Lowry, wife of Samuel Royer. Beryl Steeber, 1971 (formerly of Altoona), son of Emerson and Laura Fox Steeber, husband of Helen Rieck. George F. Smith, 1968, son of Lafayette and Gertrude Pheasant Smith, husband of Margaret Ginlay. Virginia Gressler Shroyer, 1966 (Altoona native), daughter of Michael and Wilhelminia Smith Gressler, wife of Gordon Shroyer. Henry J. Stewart, 1970, son of William and Pauline Hall Stewart, husband of Elizabeth Weakland. Sandra Lykens Simpson, 1971 (Bellefonte native), daughter of Victor and Catherine Murrey Lykens, wife of Terry Simpson. Sophia Dmytryshak Santone, 1965 (Juniata), daughter of Michael and Ann Krywoulski Dmytryshak, wife of Reynold Santone. Walter Sheasley, 1973 (Lock Haven), widower of Romaine Conser. Chester Sweet, 1973 (Imler), son of John and Sara Edwards Sweet, twice married; Davena Johnston, Margaret Emeigh. William J. Soyster, 1974, son of James and Margaret Schminninger Soyster, husband of Betty Meintel. William Snyder, 1966 (Henrietta native), son of Edward and Ruth Ullery Snyder, widower of Mary Hanoran. Stephen Stephl, 1971, husband of Fanny Ratcesberger. Nora Grove Snyder, 1966, daughter of Samuel and Mary J. Donelson Grove, widow of Harry Snyder. Margaret Fulton Snyder, 1970 (Tyrone), daughter of George and Annie Wian Fulton, wife of W. Clarence Snyder. Mary D'Orsogna Tupone Sbracchio, 1972 (Juniata), daughter of Paolo and Addolorato D'Orsogna, twice married; Joseph Tupone, Vincent Sbraccio. Erie Fornwalt Sollenberger, 1973 (Martinsburg), daughter of John and Elizabeth Dilling Fornwalt, widow of Herman Sollenberger. Cynthia Soyster, 1980, daughter of George and Constance Meintel Soyster. Sharon Edwin Kime, 1967 (formerly of Juniata), son of Edwin and Viola Branner Kime, husband of Vera Yohn. Edwin G. Kime, 1947 (Juniata), son of Harry and Anna Beamer Kime. Harry M. Kime, 1952 (formerly of Altoona and Juniata). John Lincoln Kirstner, 1953, son of John and Elizabeth Hall Kirstner. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

I am trying to find the family of Daniel Harnish, born 1820, but I don't know where. He married Susanna Shultz and they lived and are buried in the reformed church of Marklesburg, Pa. I know that several Harnish families settled in the Catherine twp, Canoe Valley area and some are buried in the fox vally and some are buried in the Keller Reformed cemetary. I would greatly aprecaiate any help finding Daniels family. Thank you. Sue sbrowand@pa.net

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. Nora Smith McKenzie, 1973 (Altoona native), daughter of John and Martha Ann Miller Smith, widow of John C. McKenzie. Lulu Sharp McCahan, 1973 (formerly of Birmingham), daughter of James and Emma Simpson Sharp, widow of Benjamin McCahan. Annabelle McKeag, 1973 (Williamsport native), wife of Charles S. McKeag. Margaret McCartney McLaughlin, 1973 (Mountaindale native), daughter of William and Maude Gwin McCartney, wife of Jack McLaughlin. Sarah J. Dougherty McCauley, 1973, daughter of Augustus and Annie Douglass Dougherty, widow of Eugene McCaulley. Olive McGarvey McKeehan, 1973 (Curwensville), daughter of Robert and Anna Fowler McGarvey, wife of Don McKeehan. William J. McKenna, 1973 (Altoona native), son of William and Martha Dale McKenna, husband of Mary Weisgarber Dwyer. Oscar H. McClellan, 1973 William W. McKillip, 1973 (Altoona native), son of Byron and Minnie Hubert McKillip, widower of Mildred Piper. Sarah Zook McClure, 1973 (Williamsburg), daughter of Isaac and Rachael Reed Zook, widow of Luther McClure. Cletus McCombie, 1973, son of Celestine and Emilia Eckenrode McCombie, husband of Mary L. McDermott. Russell D. McLaughlin, 1973, husband of Cecil McCloskey. Leo T. McNally, 1973, son of James and Alice Sullivan McNally. M. Elizabeth Coho McCaulley, 1973 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of William and Bertha Benton Coho, wife of Bertram McCaulley. Joseph E. McTague, 1973 (Cresson), son of Francis and Ann McNeil McTague, husband of Mildred Nichalson. Elizabeth Bauer Neely, 1991 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of John and Catherine Scully Bauer, widow of Robert S. Neely. Daniel J. Helsel, 1991 (formerly of Altoona), son of Albert and Jessie C. Hall Helsel, widower of Alberta Aimsworth. Taylor G. Dodson, 1991 (East Freedom), son of McKinley and Mae Musselman Dodson, widower of Anna Ruth Claar. Charles J. Lang, 1991 (Osterburg), son of Charles and Mary Hauck Lang, widower of Anna Rau. Daniel V. Myers, 1991 (Hollidaysburg), son of Warren and Elizabeth Rosehoover Myers, husband of Mary M. Weiss. Lester E. Espy, 1991 (Tyrone), son of Harry and Stella McGarvey Espy. Fred Stombaugh, 1991 (Portage), son of William and Myrtle Long Stombaugh, husband of Margaret Klock. Alexander Small, 1991 (Juniata), son of Ernest and Elizabeth Campbell Small, husband of Ethel Graham. Debbie Hicks Adams, 1988 (Tins Mill), daughter of Nellis and Patty Clawson Hicks, wife of Gary Adams. William A. Kinter, 1988 (Homer City), son of Arthur and Pearl Wetzel Kinter, husband of Betty Duncan. Della Palmer Laney, 1988 (Black Lick), daughter of Harvey and Samantha Dias Palmer, wife of Floyd Laney. Arthur Waddell, 1988 (Saltsburg), son of James and Margaret Elrick Waddell. Archie Coughenour, 1988 (Armaugh), son of Joseph and Anna Tibergerg Coughenour, husband of Verda Fleming. Joseph Molinengo, 1988 (Rossiter), widower of Lucia Moni. Marian Triponey Little, 1988 (Reynoldsville), daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Milliron Triponey, wife of David Little. D. Roy Boarts, 1988 (Blairsville), son of Preston and Elwilda Hollobaugh Boarts, husband of Roxanna Starry. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

TYRONE TOPICS Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Burket-Other News of Interest. The thermometer yesterday morning at 6 o'clock registered four degrees below zero in the Central City. William H. Irvin, of Pennsylvania Furnace, is the guest of Richard Irvin Ward and family, on Seventh street. Our celebrated Tinker friend and solid republican from way back, Harry Frederick Wilhelm, departed yesterday for Philadelphia, where he will spend his usual vacation at the old homestead. The class of Samuel S. Ramsey in the First Methodist Episcopal church did themselves handsome in presenting a handsome Bible to their teacher as a Christmas token of their regard and esteem, not however, that he was in need of it-he is better booked. Our several mercantile establishments are congratulating themselves and tickling their bank accounts with the fact that the holiday season thus far has been the most prolific they have enjoyed for a number of years; and all on account of Hanna. Wait until the present democratic clouds roll by and the idea of March cometh. The members of the republican borough committee will meet at the Herald office at 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening, January 2, 1897, for the purpose of fixing a time for the holding of the republican primary election for Tyrone borough and to transact such business as may properly come before the committee. This request is made by H. F. Copelin, chairman. Fred Ann, hadn't you better compel the lot owner to lay a pavement, or have council do it before you can ask that the snow be shoveled off where pavements do not at present exist. Perhaps some of the members of council can enlighten you. Hearsay evidence is not admissible in any case, and we kindly ask you to confine yourself to the truth in making your imaginary or hearsay assertions. To the many friends of A. M. Brown, of Pennsylvania Furnace, we are sorry to note the serious illness of his wife, who has been confined to her bed with slight hopes of recovery for the past month. In consequence Mr. Brown is detained at his home. Mr. Brown is well known in this section of Blair county and his numerous friends earnestly hope for the best to him and his estimable co-worker. Mrs. Elizabeth Burket, wife of Samuel Burket, died at her home in Tipton on Sunday morning, the 27th, at 11:30 o'clock, from pulmonary troubles, having been ailing for some years past. She was aged 40 years. Her husband survives, as do also three daughters and three sons, viz: Mrs. Bessie Burkholder, of Antis township; Lucy, Archie, Martha, James and Clifton, at home. Two children preceded her to the other shore. Funeral services will be held at her home at 1 o'clock this afternoon, to be conducted by her pastor, Rev. S. D. Wilson, of the Methodist Episcopal church of Bellwood. Interment at Charlottesville cemetery. -------------------------------- MARTINSBURG MATTERS The Passing of Christmas--The Opening of the Bank. The village teachers are at home and the schools are again in working order. And yet a little while. Three more sleeps and then it will be happy New Year. J. G. Ormsby and John Johnston, two prominent men of Pittsburg, are spending the holiday seasons with friends hereaways. Mr. Jere Mattern and wife, leading and affable citizens of Gaysport, tarried at the home of Major and Mrs. Bobb over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bateman, accompanied by their bright daughter, June, are spending Christmas week with friends at Punxsutawney. Mr. O. H. Ormsby and his happy family pulled up stakes Monday and will settle down in Pittsburg, where hereafter he will cast his ballots. John Metzker, who some five years ago quit the dear old home of father and mother and journeyed toward the country where the sun goes down, is home spending the holidays with his parents and friends. The boys and girls are all at home from college and school--Artie Bloom, from Dickinson, Archie Hagey, from the University of Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia; Elvin Clapper, from State college, and Miss Flora Shoemaker, from Lock Haven. Even when it is evening time, why, then the swallows homeward fly. Christmas time is an exception to this song, and when the gala day comes round, why, then the children homeward come, and C. L. Zimmerman and family, of Altoona, George Blatchford and family, of Hopewell; P. L. Wolfe and family, of Birmingham; J. E. Hagey and family, of Johnstown; C. P. Ashcom and hosts of others whose domiciles are located somewhere on God's earth, between the rising of the sun and the going down thereof, are stopping at home, with parents, friends and old associates. The front door of the bank daily swings back and forward upon its hinges, admitting all who seek an entrance. But the vault within remains closed and the money is safe within the safe. The cashier is hard at work balancing up all accounts and in a few days will present his statement to the creditors that he has assets sufficient to meet all liabilities and pay dollar for dollar. If this be true-and we have no reason to doubt it-Mr. Nichodemus, the cashier, will beget for himself a reputation as a banker that will be envied by all the financiers of the day and the reorganization of the bank will begin at once. Mr. C. L. Martin, one of Taylor township's oldest and foremost citizens, died at his home, two miles southwest of this village, at 2 o'clock this (Monday) morning, aged 70 years, 6 months and 6 days, from a paralytic stroke which occurred Thursday last, remaining unconscious during the intervening time. Mr. Martin, one of the most respected citizens, was born, raised and lived on the farm on which he died. In the years that are gone Mr. Martin was united with Miss Jane Hutchinson, who survives him, together with two daughters, Mrs. Annie Neff and Mrs. Ella Irwin, both residing in Groton, South Dakota. Service will be held at the residence, Wednesday, at 10 o'clock a. m., after which the cortege will proceed to Martinsburg cemetery, where interment takes place. ----------------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Thank you to everyone who sent me copies and links Hope Is it possible for someone to look for an obituary for me. The name is Ida Snyder (she is my aunt) and she died in York on Sunday September 14 I am not sure if it would be in a York paper or an Altoona paper because I believe she is going back to Altoona to be buried Thank you in advance for your help Hope Callan

BELLWOOD Mrs. A. R. Rhodes and daughters Misses Lillian and Ruth, spent Tuesday in Altoona, visiting friends. Miss Nannie MacCartney, Miss Mary Gregory and Miss Lucretia Thompson were guests of Miss Almeda Henderson, at the Orris home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. O. L. Weaver, who has been in poor health for some time, but recently had been much improved has been confined to her bed for several days, much to the regret of her many friends. Next Thursday evening the Queen Esther circle will meet in the lecture room of the Methodist Episcopal church. It is expected the pastor, Rev. J. B. Brenneman, will be present at the meeting to address the Queen Esthers. Mrs. Mary Spessard on Wednesday quietly celebrated the 79th anniversary of her birth at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, receiving many remembrances from friends and congratulations on attaining the day in full possession of her facilities and in good health. Mrs. Spessard during her year's residence in Bellwood has won for herself many friends who will join those of other places in wishing that the "returns of the day" still ahead of her in life's pathway may be the happiest of her life. On February 1, 1859, Mr. and Mrs. James Waite embarked on their matrimonial voyage. Yesterday they quietly spent the day at their home on the hill without any special celebration to mark the day. Mrs. Waite has been confined to bed for nearly six weeks with a broken hip, which is improving, though slowly. Mr. Waite is in his usual health. Their friends will unite in the wish that the year upon which they entered yesterday may be the happiest of all in the happy years of their long journey together. ------------------------------------ SINKING VALLEY The annual meeting of the Ladies Missionary society of the Presbyterian church notice of which appeared in these columns last Saturday, was postponed on account of the death and funeral of Mrs. Wen Van Treese, and will be held on Saturday, February 3, in the lecture room of the church at 11 a.m. Rev. Mr. Daubenspeck, of Huntingdon, will address the meeting upon "Our Opportunity in China." All friends of the congregation are cordially invited. --------------------------- FRANKSTOWN Miss Susie Shade has returned home from a very pleasant visit with relatives in Altoona. John Wertz and Charlie Dunmire were over Saturday and Sunday visitors of friends at Pottstown. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Mentzer were guests over Saturday and Sunday of relatives and friends at Martinsburg. John Clapper, one of Juniata valley's progressive farmers, is numbered with the sick of this community. On Wednesday, Mrs. Isaac Slippey visited her husband, who is a patient at the Nason hospital, Roaring Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hileman, of the Mountain City, were visiting relatives hereaways on Saturday and Sunday. The eighty-first assessment in the Capitol Burial association is laid and payable to J. Herbert Rodkey. Miss Agnes Reish, the efficient teacher of Pike school, took her pupils out for a sled ride on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Arch Fornwalt, who has been seriously ill, is much improved, which will be pleasing news to her relatives and friends. The calithumpian band tendered the newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Shade, a serenading on Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. Warren McKendree, who resides in the West End of town, moved his family and household goods last week to the home of his mother, Mrs. Susan McKendree, at the ore bank, so as to make it more convenient for Mr. McKendree to care for his aged parent in her declining years. ------------------ REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following were taken from the records of the county yesterday: Penn B. & L. Assn. No. 6 to George Carroll, Altoona...............$1,500.00 J. B. Snively and wife, to Cyrus A. Schoch, Williamsburg...........$400.00 Catharine Coleman, by Sheriff, to David E. North, Gaysport and Altoona....$8,650.00 Sarah A. Wilt's Trustee to J. M. Hutchison, Logan township..........$650.00 Rebecca Jane Sprankle to Charles F. Anderson, South Lakemont, Logan township...$300.00 Sayra S. Eldon and husband to Charles F. Anderson and Myrtle Anderson, his wife, South Lakemont, Logan township.............$3,500.00 Hugh D. Rhodes, Executor to Eli D. Smith, Huston township............$9,937.00 David E. North and wife to Catharine McGowan and Mary T. Bart, Gaysport and Altoona.....$32,000.00 ----------------------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair