Hello, I am looking for any information that anyone may have regarding my great grandfather, and 2nd great grandmother and their families. I know that my 2nd great grandmother Anna GEINER (married name) and her children Xavier "Frank" and Lina arrived at the Port of New York on 10 Jun 1912 from Habersbrunn, Germany on the S.S. George Washington, and their listed destination was Altoona, PA. I have a great deal of confusion about Anna's husband since he was not aboard the ship with them, but did pay their fares. I have not been able to find him in any US censuses with her. In the 1920 US Census, Anna was shown to be widowed, unemployed and unable to speak English. She was listed as the head of the household, but she was living with her brother, Joseph GEINER, and sister-in-law, Teresa. My great grandfather, Xavier "Frank" GEINER married Frances LECHNER, and they had the following children: Frank GEINER (my grandfather) Bob GEINER Virginia "Ginger" GEINER Jim GEINER I have a few tidbits of information from my mother as follows from some of her emails to me: "I REMEMBER AS A KID WE WOULD GO TO ALTOONA PA. TO VISIT. THEY LIVED IN A GREAT BIG OLD MANSION AND ON THE THIRD FLOOR MY GREAT GRANPA LECHNER HAD COOKO CLOCKS AND HE HAD LOTS OF THEM. ... YOUR GRANDPA FRANK MOTHER FRANCES DID NOT WANT ANYONE TO KNOW SHE WAS GERMAN. SHE WOULD DENY IT. SHE WAS FULL BLOOD GERMAN AS WAS HER HUSBAND FRANK. THEY MET AT A RESTAURANT . ... YOUR GREAT GRANDPA XAVIER WAS GOING BACK TO GERMANY 2 TIMES A YEAR TO VISIT REALTVES UNTIL HE HAD A STROKE AND DIED." Thank you in advance for any information you can give! Shannon Hammontree shannon@allshannon.com

Hi......I'm new to genealogy research and am looking for some information from Blair County I am looking for information on Albert & Theresa (Miller) West......parents of Allison S. West (married to Hattie B. Turnbaugh) I believe that Allison's son, Paul H. born in 1909 is my husband's great grandfather.....but not yet able to confirm. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!! Dawn West

WILLIAMSBURG Postmaster J. R. Detwiler is ill at his home suffering from an attack of acute appendicitis. The Fox Hollow and Blair Four schools in Patterson independent district will open for the ensuing term on Monday morning Sept 6, while the schools of Woodbury and Catherine townships will not open till one week later, Sept. 13. The school boards at recent meetings passed resolutions to enforce the vaccination law and it is hoped all parents will comply with the law before starting children to school. Miss Cora Snively, after a month's visit with relatives in Montana and many other places west of the Mississippi, has returned home and is now in charge of her millinery store on High street. Seymour P. Brantner, wife and children Seymour and Lucy, accompanied by H. T. Thompson, enjoyed an overland trip recently to State College, Pleasant Gap, returning home by way of Bedford Springs. During their trip Mr. Brantner took pictures of many places of interest, especially farm scenes, which are very entertaining to his friends. Robert Nash and Thomas Cunning, two prominent members of the Liberty band of Blair Four, were visitors to Altoona on last Saturday. Misses Elsie and Fannie Free returned yesterday to their home in Huntingdon after a pleasant visit at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Parks. Mrs. Edith Hunter Radabaugh, after a week's pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. B. W. Roller, returned to her home in Tulsa, Okla. Robert Leatherman of Greensburg spent several days with friends on business and pleasure combined. Bob first saw light of day here and seemed to enjoy himself hugely, exchanging greetings with old time acquaintances. Samuel Manning of Mt. Etna, who served three years in the World war and twenty months overseas, reenlisted yesterday in the infantry for three years and will be one of Uncle Sam's boys on guard duty in Germany. On Tuesday evening a delightful social as a farewell in honor of Sam was held at the home of William Obernlander of Bell Four. ------------------------------------------ LOST A black and tan fox hound, good size, answers to name of Max. Liberty award if returned or notify Patrick Johns, Cove Forge, Blair county, Pa. ----------------------- JUNIATA GAP On Monday evening while returning from work, Mr. Cole had the misfortune to break one of the front wheels of his automobile. Mrs. Mary Keys, and her granddaughter, Miss Miriam McClellan, have returned from a trip to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and other points of interest. They were gone eleven days and had a splendid time. Class No. 1 of the Methodist Sunday school will hold a corn boil on the ground adjoining the church on Friday evening. The proceeds will be used to help purchase a furnace for the church. All are welcome. Mrs. Anna May Watters and son Moreland and daughter Mrs. Margaret Stains have returned from a visit to Philadelphia. Mrs. Amanda Stambaugh and granddaughter Jessie Stick of St. Clairesville were visitors the past week at the home of the former's daughter, Mrs. Thomas Slick. Miss Sue McCartney is taking a vacation trip to New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foreman are spending a part of their vacation in Cleveland, O. Leroy Hamel and John Slick attended the final test for entrance to High school on Friday last. James Yingling has added considerable improvement to his property. George Schmid, sr., has accepted a postion with the P. R. R. company. A party of young folks from Altoona enjoyed a corn boil at the home of Samuel Frazier one evening last week. Mrs. John Yon has suffered a relapse. She was getting along splendidly and was allowed to sit up a short time each day. Owing to the damp weather she contracted a severe cold. Resulting in asthmatic trouble which has confined to her bed again. The funeral of C. P. Hamel's grandson, little Billy Hamel, was largely attended by relatives and friends of Altoona and vicinity. The services were in charge Rev. William Dysart of Bellwood, and Rev. Eugene Miller of Altoona. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Summers, Mrs. Charles Jackson and Cecil Jackson were among a truck load of visitors on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Frazier. A party of young people were detained somewhat in their trip to the mountain on Sunday when the right front wheel of the truck broke down. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Hamel on Wednesday last at the Mercy hospital. ----------------------- 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. Andrew Shoemaker, (Hollidaysburg), son of Joseph Shoemaker. Annie Kensinger, 1981 (formerly of Roaring Spring) Bruce Stahl, 1970 Edward Slippey Edward Snyder Frederick Snyder George Stere Guy Burket Guy Lawrence Burket Guy Snyder Howard Keefer Jesse Shelly Jessie Snyder John H. Elliott Marshall Karns Mary Stern Nellie Burkett Olive Keefer R. A. O. Kerr Rebecca Thompson Robert Holliday Rosella Sharbaugh Roy Kissinger Samuel Schmucker Sherman Stout S. Naomi Kensinger William Smith William Stephens Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

If someone on the list has access to the cemetery listings for Logan Valley Cemetery in Bellwood, I would appreciate a lookup for a James HUNTER. He died sometime between 1870 and 1880. Thanks, Abby

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. Charles Ehrenfelt, 1950 (Lilly) *small death notice. Nettie Colbert Estep, 1950 (Frankstown), daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Cartwright Colbert, wife of John Estep. Ira Empfield, 1950 (Williamsburg), son of Teeter and Sara Lykens Empfield, widower of Eva Kifer. Mary M. Butler Emigh, 1950 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of George and Martha Barger Butler, widow of Harry Emigh. Thomas L. Eicholtz, 1950 (Hollidaysburg), son of George and Ellen Loudon Eicholtz, widower of Clara B. Blyler. Mary Hamm Eichelberger, 1950, daughter of David and Ruth Hamm, widow of Harry Eichelberger. Myra Weaver Eichelberger, 1950 (Bedford Co.), daughter of Samuel and Isabella Fluke Weaver, widow of Allen Eichelberger. Hazel Leaper Ehredt, 1950, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leaper, wife of George Ehredt. Frank B. Edmiston, 1950 (formerly of Altoona), son of Frank and Susie Green Edmiston. Marie Ellis Eardley, 1950, daughter of Harry and Cora Lotz Ellis, wife of William Eardley. Dean Eiholtz, 1950 (Geeseytown native), son of Harry and Ada Crawford Eiholtz. Emma Peters Porter Eberly, 1950, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Funt Peters, twice married; Martin Porter, Edwin Eberly. Arza Eberlein, 1950, son of John and Lucy Craine Eberlein, husband of Myrtle Heindry. Levi Eckhard, 1950 (Altoona native), son of Isaac and Ida Shreffler Eckhard. John F. Ebersole, 1950, son of Charles and Martha Kinney Ebersole, husband of Helen Beard. Boyd Eckard, 1950 (Hollidaysburg), son of Henry and Betty Imler Eckard, widower of Mary Alice Burket. Jacob M. Ebersole, 1950 (Martinsburg), son of Isaac and Rebecca Metzker Ebersole, twice married; Flora Ford, Savina Stewart. Willis C. Eberist, 1950, son of Frank and Fannie Robinson. Levi W. Echard, 1950 (Newry), son of Franklin and Barbara Bohm Echard. Harry Eckenrode, 1950, son of Jacob and Nancy Heckler Eckenrode, widower of Mary Zhea. Harry M. Edwards, 1950 (formerly of Broad Top and Fulton Co.), son of John and Elizabeth Dickson Edwards, widower of Rachel Cunningham. Charles A. Stump, Jr., 2000 (Roaring Spring), son of Charles and Sara Judy Stump, raised by Walter and Laura Diehl, husband of Louise Poorbaugh. Betty L. Dively Weyant, 2000 (Claysburg), daughter of Goldie Dively. David S. Bumberger, 2000, son of Otto and Margaret Frederick Bumberger, husband of Martha J. Doolin. Alton S. Hill, 2000 (formerly of Glen Hope), son of Marl and Frances Snyder Hill. Fannie Montgomery Kearney, 1978, son of Robert and Sara Montgomery, widow of Matthew Kearney. James B. Kennedy, 1968 (Curryville), son of Harvey and Nancy Frantz Kennedy, husband of Florence Burget. Ray T. Knapp, 1968 (Bellwood), son of James and Sadie Miller Knapp, husband of Ruth Tackitt. Jacob Kratzen, (Portage), son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kratzen, husband of Mary Kanzella. Boyd M. King, 1968 (Cherry Tree), son of Charles and Bessie Corsen King. Russell B. King, 1980 (formerly of Bakers Summitt), son of Elias and Maude Pote King. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Marriage Record RIDDLE-LINGAFELT Mr. John Riddle and Mrs. Mary Lingafelt of 1400 Eighth avenue were married at 7 o'clock last evening at the manse of the Second Presbyterian church, the Rev. Henry Howard Stiles being the officiant. Mr. Riddle is a former deputy sheriff. The newlyweds have already been the recipients of many congratulations. After a honeymoon tour Mr. and Mrs. Riddle will be at home at 1400 Eighth avenue. LONG-RUPERT On Monday evening, Jan. 4th, 1909, at the residence of the bride, 331 Second avenue, Miss Erma Rupert, daughter of John Rupert and wife, was married to William G. Long, of Altoona. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alex Lamberson, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal church after which a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. After a wedding trip they will reside in Altoona. WHITBRED-KELLY Mr. El J. Whitbred and Miss Annie Kelly were married yesterday morning in the rectory of St. John's church, the Rev. Morgan M. Sheedy officiating. The attendants were M. J. Kelly and Miss Lillian Herbert. Following the ceremony, the newly wedded couple left for a western trip and upon their return will reside in the city. ---------------- News of the Railroads Standing of the Pennsylvania Crew's at Altoona-Other Items Middle division crews marked up after 12:01 as follows: Nos. 249, 248, 221, 211, 231, 220, 237, 247, 242, 224, 253, 234, 218, 210, 251, 227, 219, 250, 254, 235, 41, 217, 38, 240, 18, 101, 104, 110 and 106. Special crews: Nos. 209, 207, 203, 206, 208, 210, 202, and 205. Crews laid off for one trip: Nos. 230, 215, 246, 243, 240, 228. Extra conductor: Harshbarger Extra flagmen, Espey, McCord and Jacobs. Extra brakemen: Rupert, Littig, Gearhart, Sittinger, Crothamel, Rogers, McElhone, Elder, Simington, Temple, Mulhollen, Hostler, Ike, Brown, Leonard, Crepps, Dixon, Gaff, Henderson, Bice, Bonsil, Dunlap, Clinger, McCord, Sneath, Hoffman, Buchanan, Wierick, Skeese, Shaffer, Dowling, Bigham and Andermyer. Extra engineers: Kauffman, Summers, Albert, Groniger, Bitner, Brinser, Bossert, McNeal, Walters, Turbitt, Seiders, Earnest, Johnson, Vogle and Fleck. Extra firemen: Gilson, Keller, Showalter, Burris, Sparr, Fouse, Pearson, Vonleder, Moore, Miles, Grove, Cavalier, Cunningham, Dixon, Heiser, Bowman, Conrad, Pea, Gramley, Weitzell, Stambaugh, Ayres, Schirk, Nipple, Bard and Libau. Two coachloads of immigrants went west on Pacific express this morning, three Italians getting off here. J. M. Goss, division freight agent for the Pennsylvania railroad, with offices at the corner of Twelfth avenue and Twelfth street, has been transferred to Baltimore, where he will fill a similar position with the company. Discipline Bulletin No. 23, for the week ending January 3, 1909, has been issued from the office of Superintendent Preston of the Middle division, and shows that during the week there were ten employees disciplined for violation of the rules. -------------------- NEWRY F. W. Patterson of Pittsburg, chief engineer of the Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Bedford Springs electric railway, was in town on Friday, and met a number of our people to whom he outlined the plans of the company and left the impression that all that was needed to insure the building of the raod was the right of way. An earnest interest is being taken in it by our people. E. M. Hoover, John McIntosh and W. H. Patterson were business visitors to Altoona on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Claar were visitors in Altoona on Friday. Rev. C. F. Gephart returned home on Friday evening from Milheim, where he had gone to view the ruins of the recent fire in that village. He reports that his mother is safe and was not in the burned district. Miss Mabel Kephart was shopping in Altoona on Friday. William Simmers of Glasgow is in town looking up his interests as the heir-in-law of the late Mary Shaw. Mrs. David Leighty was an Altoona shopper on Saturday. Miss Grace Glunt arrived home from Tyrone on Saturday and will remain for some time. Mr. and Mrs. William McIntosh, who have been visiting friends here during the past week, left for Hollidaysburg where they will make a short visit before returning to their home in Verona. F. R. Weaver made a business trip to Altoona on Saturday. -------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

[PABLAIR-L] Blair Co. and Surrounding Areas Obituaries  Date: 7/23/2003 9:34:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Ross Merritts, 1972 (Hollidaysburg) Thank you Oneta

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. Alvin Murray, 1972 (Cresson) Barbara Rupeko, 1970 (Williamsburg) Bertha Kerr Rummel, 1970 (Cherry Tree) Blanche Connelly Rice, 1970 Chester Rininger, 1970 (formerly of New Paris) Cloyd Murray, 1970 (formerly of Altoona) C. Mahala Moore, 1972 Earl McFarland, 1972 *small death announcement. Edward Murtiff, 1972 Edward Musto, 1972 Genevieve Radiff, 1972 (Lily) *small death notice. Grazia Marchetti, 1972 Jacob Hartman, 1928 (Shirleysburg) James Moyer, 1972 (formerly of Altoona) John Repko, 1972 (Lilly) *small death announcement. John Zeigler, 1920 (Mt. Union) Joseph Franks, 1920 (Water Street) Margaret Haley Robinson, 1970 (formerly of Altoona) Mary Loy, 1920 Nelson Robinson Norman Mench, 1972 Olive Replogle Reber, 1972 (formerly of Waterside) Rev. Medric Mills, Sr., 1972 (formerly of Altoona) Ross Merritts, 1972 (Hollidaysburg) Ruby Wright Reaney, 1970 Ruth Stone Reynolds, 1970 (Huntingdon) Samuel Miles, 1972 (Shirleysburg) Stella Clark McKnight, 1972 (formerly of Roaring Spring) Thayer Robinson, 1970 Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

LOCAL ITEMS Sheriff's Sales-The Standard compiles the following list of property advertised to be sold by the Sheriff at the Court House in Hollidaysburg, on Monday, the 24th day of April. A lot of ground and log dwelling house and stable, in Williamsburg, sold as the property of S. S. Hileman. Two lots of ground, in Altoona, with a three story brick tavern house, a small frame building and a frame stable thereon erected, sold as the property of John G. Fleck. Three lots of ground in the town of Logan, Logan township, sold as the property of Wm. Green. Two lots of ground and large two story frame house, a frame dwelling, and other buildings erected thereon, situate in the town of Fair Mount, Logan township, sold as the property of David C. Miller. A lot of ground and a two story plank house and other buildings, in Loudonsville, sold as the property of C. W. O'Donnell. A tract of land, in Tyrone township, containing 165 acres, with a two story frame dwelling house, log barn, &c., thereon erected, sold as the property of Geo. W. Fleck. A lot of ground and improvements in Tyrone borough, sold as the property of F. M. Bell. Two lots of ground and improvements, situate in East Freedom, sold as the property of Christian Malone. A lot of ground and improvements, in the town of Tipton, sold as the property of Wm. and A. Adams. A lot of ground and improvements, in Altoona, sold as the property of J. K. Bellman. A lot of ground and improvements, in Altoona, sold as the property of Isaac W. Armstrong. A lot of ground with improvements, in Altoona, sold as the property of Sarah Foust (now Runyan) A lot of ground and improvements, in Altoona, sold as the property of John B. Warfel. A lot of ground in Newry, sold as the property of Jas. Stone. A lot of ground and improvements, in Newry, sold as the property of Josiah Benley. A lot of ground and improvements, in Hollidaysburg, sold as the property of Bird G. Eaton. A lot of ground adjoining the village of Fostoria, and a lot of ground and improvements in Tipton, sold as the property of Wm. Davidson, with notice, &c. A lot of ground, with improvements, in East Freedom, sold as the property of Mary Ann Malone. Also, at the same time and place, sundry lots of ground, with improvements, situate in the Boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Gaysport, sold as the property of Edward H. Lytle and Elizabeth Lytle. ----------------------- 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. Carrie Shafer Montgomery, 1935 (Cresson), wife of Howard Montgomery, daughter of William and Mary Weyandt Shafer. William Schmitt, 1935, son of Frederick and Christina Schmitt. Magdalene Archidica Malagese, 1935, wife of Domenic Malagese. James A. Gearhart, 1935 (Tyrone), son of Jacob and Anna roles Gearhart, husband of Eleanor Smith. Sarah Eckenrode Bortman, 1935 (Cambria Co.), daughter of George and Sarah Moreland Eckenrode, widow of Joseph Bortman. Francis J. Maier, 1935, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maier. Mildred Lumadue Mitchell, 1935, daughter of Robert and Zita Blasinger Lumadue. Mrs. Elmer Heher, 1935. Minnie Miller Osman, 1935, widow of Harry Osman. Rosalina Grieco Chlodo, 1935, daughter of Charles and Dorothea Grieco, wife of John Chlodo. Cora Prosser Cypher, 1935 (Six Mile Run), daughter of Alexander and Mary Dibelblas Prosser, widow of Irvin Cypher. Anne Beamer Kime, 1935 (Biglerville), daughter of John and Mary Ewing Beamer, wife of Harry M. Kime. Sarah Hoover Jackson, 1935 (Bellwood), wife of W. P. Jackson. Harry Bennet, 1935, husband of Ethel Guyton. Solomon O'Donnell, 1935 (Mt. Union), son of Alexander and Elizabeth Warnick O'Donnell. Rev. Daniel J. Morning, 1935, son of Michael and Hannah Morning. Emily Hall Brown, 1935 (Huntingdon), daughter of Judge and Mrs. William Maclay Hall, widow of Charles Brown. Francis J. Brady, 1935, son of Bernard and Elizabeth Brady, husband of Alice Risbin. T. Maxine Lansberry Rowland, 2001 (AZ), wife of Thomas Rowland. Edna M. Weyandt Albright, 2001 (East Freedom), daughter of Nelson and Nettie Feathers Weyandt, widow of Raymond Albright. Ann Marie (Martin) Wentzel, 2001 (Juniata), daughter of Charles and Caroline Robine Wentzel, adopted by James and Ella Martin. Timothy Hollabaugh, 2001, son of Richard Hollabaugh and Carrol Gunsallus, husband of Monica Brittain. Dean P. Hoffman, 2001 (Martinsburg), son of Patrick and Beverly Blue Hoffman. Russell Heeter, 2001 (Alum Bank native), son of Oran and Martha Barefoot Heeter, husband of Irene Burket. Dorothy Kidwell Dodson, 2001 (Blandburg), daughter of Leonard and Elsie Long Kidwell, widow of Robert Dodson. Madelyn Sheedy Schraf, 2001, daughter Morgan and Madelyn Rhodes Sheedy, wife of Joseph Schraf. David Over, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), son of John and Catherine Zollinger Over. Sarah Jones Russ, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), widow of George Russ. John West, 1900, husband of Katharine McFarland. Major Samuel Barr, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), son of William and Ann Barr, husband of Charlotte Gibson. Blanche Kipple, 1968 (Juniata), daughter of William and Frances Parker Kipple. Ralph Kutruff, 1975, son of William and Rose Ropp Kutruff, husband of Lenora Gill. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

ARGUMENT COURT A large number of criminal cases was acted upon at yesterday's session of argument court. John Boist, charged with deserting his wife, was sentenced to pay her a monthly maintenance of $20. He was also required to furnish $400 for faithful compliance of this sentence. Rossio Serrito, an Italian laborer, charged with flourishing a knife and uttering threats against Joseph Morello, king of the Italian colony, was sent to jail in default of $100 bail for his good behavior. Howard M. Green, threats, was required to give bail to keep the peace. The case of against Andrew Doreen, desertion and maintenance, was continued. The same charge against A. C. Hicks was continued. Joseph Gibson, jr., of Duncansville, was up for uttering threats against a Mrs. Gildea. Joseph paid the costs and gave $100 bail. Luther Tomlinson, desertion; case continued. Albert Showalter was directed to pay his wife $5 a month for maintenance. P. J. Fagan, charge with false pretense, gave bail for his appearance at the March sessions. An attachment under the fraudulent debtor's act of 1869 was issued in the suit of J. B. Lippincott & Co., vs. H. G. DeSylvia. Plaintiffs allege that the preferred judgment is fraudulent and the H. B. Huff had never accepted the trust in deed of assignment. W. L. Pennock vs. The City of Altoona: motion for new trial; case continued. City of Altoona vs. John McNevin: reserved points: continued on account of notes of testimony not having been filed. Anthony Detwiler, defendant in a prosecution for fornication and bastardy, was delivered into the custody of the sheriff. Mr. Detwiler had applied for his discharge under the insolvent laws. It appeared at the hearing that he had conveyed his property with intent to defraud his creditors. The assignee of the Tyrone bank was directed to dispose of the remaining assets within the next four months. A subpoena was granted in the divorce case of Grant Moreland vs. Katie Moreland. Complainant claims he was led into this marriage by false and fraudulent misrepresentations made by his wife. A motion was made for a new trial in the case of Ellen McHale vs. The City of Altoona. The stenographer was directed to transcribe the testimony and charge of the court. A subpoena was granted in the divorce case of Jeanette Ickes vs. Sheridan Ickes. Complainant charges her husband with desertion. Samuel E. Dull was granted leave to sue the Altoona, Clearfield & Northern railroad company, until the first day of next term. The attachment proceedings against Albert Forsht, supervisor of Logan township, were suspended until the first day of March term. Judge Bell, desiring to attend the funeral of a relative today, court adjourned to meet tomorrow 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. Chester H. Shoup, 1965 (Altoona native), son of Luther and Elizabeth Benner Shoup, husband of Parthenia Miller. Anna Marie Groll Stadler, 1967, daughter of Magnus and Mary Long Groll, widow of Philip Stadler. Iva E. Winkler Swartz, 1981 (McVeytown), daughter of Jacob and Lenora Felix Winkler, widow of Robert Swartz. Betty L. Soyster Shrader, 1981 (formerly Altoona resident), daughter of Ralph and Beatrice Reid Soyster, wife of John R. Shrader. Eldon B. Smith, 1973 (East Freedom), son of George and Samantha Butler Smith, thrice married; Jennie Bowser, Wilma Black, Louella Burket. Ruth Dent Schillig, 1981 (formerly of Altoona), daughter of Thomas and Lavenia Curry Dent, widow of John Schillig. George Simington, 1965, son of James and Belle Gummo Simington, widower of Bertha Curry. Gerald H. Swires, 1981 (Coalport), son of John and Mary Brandt Swires, husband of Wilma Plasay. Margaret Schiessle, 1981, daughter of Theodore and Hilda Fellinger Schiessle. Lucinda Grove Feather, 1954 (Canan Station), daughter of George and Catherine Whittaker Grove, wife of Daniel O. Feather. Emma G. Border Penrod, 1954 (Bedford Co.), daughter of Henry and Catherine Clouse Border, wife of William Penrod. Bertha Weight Shehan, 1954 (Port Matilda), daughter of Edward and Carrie Warfel Weight, widow of David Shehan. Judy M. Carson, 1954 (Greencastle), daughter of Herbert and Beatrice Park Carson. George Koontz, 1974 (Lilly), son of John and Anna Congla Koontz. Dr. David Kirk, 1970 (Tyrone), son of James and Delia Hecht Kirk, husband of Ruth Anderson. Nellie McCulloch Keith, 1979, daughter of Clarence and Margaret Smith McCulloch, wife of Sidney Keith. Leah Slusser Knorr, 1981 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Ulysses and Mary Platt Slusser, widow of Alfred Knorr. George Kachelries, 1972 (Foot of Ten), son of George and Hester Taylor Kachelries, widower of V. Grace Smith. Charles Casner, 1928. Richard Ford, 1928 (Altoona native), husband of Gertrude Kitt. Nancy I. Kauffman Hetrick, 1928 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Harry and Nancy Kauffman, wife of Walter Hetrick. Barbara Snoeberger, 1928 (Martinsburg), daughter of David and Eve Snoeberger. Frank H. Oswald, Jr., 1979, son of Frank and Laura Callahan Oswald, widower of Margaret Good. Margaret Green Ostrander, 1979 (Huntingdon), daughter of Thomas and Emma Barnes Green, wife of Arthur C. Ostrander, Jr. Michael J. O'Rourke, 1979 (Tyrone), son of John and Wilhelminia Shultz O'Rourke, husband of Hazel Wilt. Beverly Oyler, 1979 (formerly of Altoona), son of Harvey and Mary Gardner Oyler, husband of Marlene Yingling. Suzannah Bronwyn Ormond, 1979 (England), daughter of Dr. Rupert and Kathleen Williams Ormond, granddaughter of Helen Williams of Altoona. E. Margaret Davis, 1943, daughter of Tarring S. and Elizabeth McDowell Davis. Plymouth W. Snyder, 1943, son of Jacob and Sarah Bowers Snyder, widower of Cora McClellan. He was a former PA State Senator. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

EARTHQUAKE CONTRIBUTIONS Sum Collected by Italians Now Amounts to $217.85 The earthquake fund was swollen still further today by the addition of $24.85, bring the total sum collected by Italians up to $217.85. These amounts were collected by Frank Santamaria, an employee of the silk mill: P. Brupbacher, director silk mill...$5.00 S. R. Smouse.............................................50 D. M. Smouse............................................50 J. Wondras...............................................50 Joe Betimes..............................................25 Margaret Weber....................................25 Mary Yingling..........................................25 Minnie Schutz.........................................25 L. Stadler.................................................25 C. Kelly.....................................................25 Gertrude Hezinger................................25 Mary Currey..........................................25 Antoinette D. Brandt...........................50 R. Kephart..............................................50 J. Larkey................................................50 J. F. Berkey...........................................50 J. W. Stilt..............................................25 A. Kafur..................................................50 J. J. Hamer............................................50 A. Staller................................................50 Mimo Birnardino................................ 1.00 Guglielmo Fulii.................................... 1.00 Bartolomeo Coppoletta..........................50 Pasquale Mimmo....................................1.00 Robert Lanti............................................50 Guiseppe Carfo.......................................60 Velia Salvatore.......................................50 Martino Bonifacio..................................50 R. A. Persing............................................25 Ch. Stainer.............................................2.00 Aug. Schilling.........................................1.00 E. Sarge.....................................................25 A. Soccio....................................................50 Francisco Santamaria..............................50 Mae Cramer..........................................25 Carrie Roesen.........................................10 Mrs. Dunkel............................................10 Maude Kuhn...........................................10 Carrie Gangenhuber..............................25 Bessie Fotlenbaugh...............................10 Frieda Rinke.........................................25 Mary Eisele............................................10 Millie Cassidy.........................................25 Emma Bohner...........................................25 Augusta Eberhardt.................................25 Clementina Kimmel.................................10 J. Holland............................................15 John Rairsch.......................................25 Claire Mummey.......................................10 Katie Porta..............................................10 Lillie Robaugh........................................10 Blande Reacor.........................................10 Irene Wike..............................................05 Bertha Birkner.......................................25 Paula Eberhardt......................................15 Anna Long................................................15 Hazel Cozine..............................................10 Bertha Brunnhuber......................................05 Norma Costlow.............................................10 Rose Porta....................................................05 Martha Kroger.............................................15 Grace Hileman...............................................05 Gertrude Swaney..........................................10 Evelyne Farrelli..............................................25 Anna Diffley....................................................25 Mary Burbuna................................................10 Gollu Boer........................................................25 Anna Krieger..................................................25 Pasquale Altieri...............................................50 ---------------- BEDFORD Miss Virginia Tate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Tate of Bedford and Edward R. Cochran, jr., of Wilmington, Del., were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John McNeal, Paxinosa Heights, Easton, by Rev. H. B. Townsend, of the Bedford Presbyterian church, on Thursday evening of last week. Miss Kathleen Tate, sister of the bride, and Albert W. Cumminis of Wilmington, Del., attended the couple. Guests were present from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Harrisburg and Bedford. The Sunday school of East Providence township composing the Sixth district, will hold a convention in the M. E. church at Breezewood on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29 and 30. One of the most pleasing social events of the season took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Frank Gump in Everett on Tuesday evening when their comfortable home was the scene of a family gathering. The trustees of the Hospital association will mail this week a personal letter to the school teachers of the county urging to activity for the collection to be taken in the public schools on Friday, the 22nd day of this month. Already there appears to be a general good feeling among the teachers in favor of this worthy project. Andrew Weimer has sold his Hopewell hotel property to Mr. Boyd Fink of Lewistown and the new proprietor has taken charge and opened the house for the entertainment of guests. Mr. John McElwee of Coaldale, who for a number of years conducted the Union hotel at that place, has purchased the Juniata hotel in Everett from Mr. E. Leo Coveny and will assume charge of that well known hostelry on the 25th instant. Mary H. McMillen has brought an action in trespass against the borough of Coaldale in which she claims $1,000 damages for injury sustained by her by reason of a defective sidewalk in said borough. ------------------ 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. Rev. Thomas Reeser, 1900 John D. Love, 1900, son of William and Eliza Love, husband of Mary E. Donally. James H. Bell, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), son of James Bell. Alexander Swires, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), son of James and Nancy Swires. Henry S. Van Tries, 1900, husband of Caroline Forbes. Joseph Hart, 1900 (Hollidaysburg), husband of Barbara Smith, daughter of Martin Smith. Ludwig Maier, 1956, son of Max and Maria Maier, husband of Mary Strassberger. Timothy J. Murphy, 1956 (Hollidaysburg), son of Patrick and Annie Higgins Murphy. Walter F. Martz, 1956 (Hollidaysburg), son of James and Myrtle Coons Martz, husband of Jane Bice. Myra Barton Myers, 1956 (formerly of Julian), daughter of Edward and Catherine Wilson Barton, widow of Charles M. Myers. George T. Mullin, 1956 (Utahville) Sarah E. Baker Parker Miller, 1956, daughter of Joseph and Mary Kepner Baker, twice married; Harry Parker, Harris B. Miller. Irwin Knuppenberg, 1954 (Duncansville), son of Wilmer and Agnes Doyle Knuppenberg, husband of Violet Colbert. Robert Kantner, 1969 (Altoona native), son of William and Amanda Oburn Kantner, widow of Ruth Irwin. Ruth Irwin Kantner, 1949, daughter of David and Emma Cox Irwin, wife of Robert Kantner. Cecil Ketner, 1975, son of Cloyd and Roxie Nelson Ketner, husband of Martha Peterson. Cloyd Kepner, 1948 (Wehnwood), son of Josiah and Martha Boyer Kepner. Roxie Amanda Nelson Kepner, 1942 (Juniata), daughter of A. I. and Emma Smith Nelson, wife of Cloyd Kepner. Fred Krepps, 1963 (Riggles Gap), son of Walter and Minnie Houch Krepps. Anthony Sirko, 1967 (Johnstown native), son of Adolph and Amelia Sirko, widower of Marion Leckey. Kenneth G. Stiver, 1970, son of Ray and Margaret Johnson Stiver, husband of Anna Gruger. Katherine Stitko, 1971 (Gallitzin), widow of Jacob Stitko. Mary H. Moore Stumph, 1977 (Westover), daughter Harry and Mary Sybert Moore, wife of Melvin Stumph. D. Sherwood Showalter, 1973 (Roaring Spring), son of Harry and Edna Smith Showalter, husband of Elva Bowser. Rosie Smith Wentz, 1979 (formerly of Roaring Spring), daughter of Henry and Margaret Imler Smith, wife of Jesse Wentz. Pearl Gensamer Shunk, 1968 (Bellwood native), daughter of Jerry and Cora Delaney Gensamer, widow of Walter Shunk. George Sowalla, 1966 (Nanty Glo), son of John and Pauline Trychanski Sowalla, widower of Justina Petryk. Henry Schmittle, 1977 (Blandburg), son of Charles and Laura Grove Schmittle, husband of Kay Doutrich. John M. Smith, 1974, son of Francis and Anna Duck Smith, widower of Anna M. Kelley. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

City School Board Meeting The City School Board held a special meeting last night at which time considerable important business was transacted. It was decided to advertise for stone cement walls to keep the creek and sewage water from injuring the property, and the Solicitor of the Board was instructed to proceed against the city, according to law, in regard to the Fourth District sewer. The Board then proceeded to elect teachers for the coming term, one hundred and twenty-six regular, and seven supply teachers being elected. The salaries to be paid were also decided upon, and quite a number will get more money than they received last year. Following are the names of the teachers elected: J. G. Schmucker Linda K. Hooper Mrs. Annie E. Moore Jennie H. Matthews W. C. Reem Mary R. Abrahims Minnie H. Lander Maggie Goodfellow Anna M. Johnston M. Emma Thomas Bertha Bechhoefer Mary Geist T. S. Davis Mary J. Stouffer Lizzie A. Cole Della K. Yingling Mary Ross Nettie B. Wagner Minnie H. McKean May B. Bittner Ida C. Deavor E. Blanche Burket Minnie E. Thomas Sadie J. Hurd P. H. Bridenbaugh Clara C. Burgan Emma H. McKean Linnie D. Johnston Louise S. Shomberg Florence M. Gwin Mrs. C. P. Swoope Tillie Reinwald Margie M. Tearney Virginia Gwin Anna O. Snyder W. H. Cover Emma Davis Laura Postlethwaite Lindie Canan Lucilla E. Yingling Sadie C. Durbin Lillie R. Geiser Lizzie Kunces Elizabeth Utley Catherine Oves Clara M. Hazzard Martha Neville Alice L. Glunt Minnie E. Carver M. Lizzie Trout Maggie Miller May marsh Alice Wehrle Mary W. Wilson Margaret McQuead M. W. Black Maggie E. Park Mary H. Baxter Ellen S. Yerger Hessie Hamilton Effie Kuhn Le Emma Freet Celia Durbin Lizzie B. Moore Carrie Ketner Effie R. Kuhn Alma A. Schenck C. H. Bickel Ella G. Hurley Sadie J. Watson Minerva Sipes Annie R. Irwin Sadie A. Schriver Lillian Soult Mary E. Kessler J. B. Rowles Mara B. Clingerman Mary Wallace Mille A. Mayo Mary E. Walters Lizzie McCumpsey Flora Fantt Ella Lewis Jennie Black E. Grace Morrow W. W. Osborne Mary J. Wise J. L. Williams Margaret J. Dillen Estella Robinson Kate Moser Laura White S. Jennie Lytle Ella M. Duncan Mary R. Horing Jennie R. Brennecke H. A. Heverly E. Freda Harpham Amanda C. Criste Marion Davis Jessie Davis Hattie R. Meek Ella M. Walker Lillie F. Henry Mary V. Turner Anna Sechler W. H. Sheeder S. M. Harkness Chrissie Reifsneider Edith Swoope Katie Garrocht Maggie Casselberry Emma Taylor Rene G. Fleck Annie Matthews W. C. Myton Blanche Meek Carrie Morre Annie Haines Hattie Fife Laura Downs Sue Myers Lucy Bowers Blanche Woodal Ophelta Williams Supply Annie Crumbaker Essie Bartlebaugh Minnie Beamer Etta Ross Maggie Hutchinson Lizzie Bartley Nellie Fields. 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. Albert Schlegel, 1973 (Bath), son of Quillas and Mary Seip Schlegel, husband of Alice Hess. Lawrence Schrenk, 1973, son of Gregor and Louise Weidmann Schrenk, husband of Daisy Roades. George D. Savage, 1973 (Queen), son of David and Margaret Jackson Savage, widower of Verna Green. Dr. James Schornick, 1973 (formerly of Ebensburg and Roaring Spring), son of Javez and Mabel Bales Schornick, husband of Barbara Hendershot. James R. Smith, 1973 (Juniata), son of James and Janet Davensizer Smith. Francis Schellhammer, Sr., 1973 (formerly of Altoona), son of Richard and Crescentia Sarlouis Schelhammer, thrice married; Rose Gephart, Anna Lang, Geraldine Glass. Cyril Lockard, 1970, son of Edward and Helen Lee Lockard, widower of Rhetta Hoover. Fay Franklin Long, son of James and Martha Aurandt Long, husband of Violet Gibson. Richard Fay Long, son of Fay and Violet Gibson Long, husband of Juanita Tyler. Anna Appleman Long, (Juniata), daughter of George and Susan Pote Appleman, wife of Harvey Long. Calvin B. Jones, 1903 (Gaysport), son of Joseph and Mary Moore Jones, husband of Matilda Gast. Mary Dobs Suckling, 1903, daughter of John and Elizabeth Suckling. John Isenberg, 1903 (Cove Forge), husband of Mary Kemberling. Att. William H. Cover, 1903. Robert McNaught, 1903, husband of Margaret Carruthers. John Halton, 1903 Adam Joseph Wolf, 1903 (Hollidaysburg), husband of Catherine Hurm. Elizabeth Shoenberger Lytle, 1903 (Clover Creek), daughter of Peter Shoenberger, wife of Col. Edward H. Lytle. Alexander Holliday, 1903, widower of Dorcas Hill. John Suckling, 1903 (Hollidaysburg), husband of Elizabeth Dobbs. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Marriage Record RIDDLE-LINGAFELT Mr. John Riddle and Mrs. Mary Lingafelt of 1400 Eighth avenue were married at 7 o'clock last evening at the manse of the Second Presbyterian church, the Rev. Henry Howard Stiles being the officiant. Mr. Riddle is a former deputy sheriff. The newlyweds have already been the recipients of many congratulations. After a honeymoon tour Mr. and Mrs. Riddle will be at home at 1400 Eighth avenue. LONG-RUPERT On Monday evening, Jan. 4th, 1909, at the residence of the bride, 331 Second avenue, Miss Erma Rupert, daughter of John Rupert and wife, was married to William G. Long, of Altoona. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alex Lamberson, pastor of the Fifth AVenue Methodist Episcopal church after which a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. After a wedding trip they will reside in Altoona. WHITBRED-KELLY Mr. E. J. Whitbred and Miss Annie Kelly were married yesterday morning in the rectory of St. John's church, the Rev. Morgan M. Sheedy officiating. The attendants were M. J. Kelly and Miss Lillian Herbert. Following the ceremony, the newly wedded couple left for a western trip and upon their return will reside in the city. ---------------- News of the Railroads Standing of the Pennsylvania Crew's at Altoona-Other Items Middle division crews marked up after 12:01 as follows: Nos. 249, 248, 221, 211, 231, 220, 237, 247, 242, 224, 253, 234, 218, 210, 251, 227, 219, 250, 254, 235, 41, 217, 38, 240, 18, 101, 104, 110 and 106. Special crews: Nos. 209, 207, 203, 206, 208, 210, 202, and 205. Crews laid off for one trip: Nos. 230, 215, 246, 243, 240, 228. Extra conductor: Harshbarger Extra flagmen, Espey, McCord and Jacobs. Extra brakemen: Rupert, Littig, Gearhart, Sittinger, Crothamel, Rogers, McElhone, Elder, Simington, Temple, Mulhollen, Hostler, Ike, Brown, Leonard, Crepps, Dixon, Gaff, Henderson, Bice, Bonsil, Dunlap, Clinger, McCord, Sneath, Hoffman, Buchanan, Wierick, Skeese, Shaffer, Dowling, Bigham and Andermyer. Extra engineers: Kauffman, Summers, Albert, Groniger, Bitner, Brinser, Bossert, McNeal, Walters, Turbitt, Seiders, Earnest, Johnson, Vogle and Fleck. Extra firemen: Gilson, Keller, Showalter, Burris, Sparr, Fouse, Pearson, Vonleder, Moore, Miles, Grove, Cavalier, Cunningham, Dixon, Heiser, Bowman, Conrad, Pea, Gramley, Weitzell, Stambaugh, Ayres, Schirk, Nipple, Bard and Libau. Two coachloads of immigrants went west on Pacific express this morning, three Italians getting off here. J. M. Goss, division freight agent for the Pennsylvania railraod, with offices at the corner of Twelfth avenue and Twelfth street, has been transferred to Baltimore, where he will fill a similar position with the company. Discipline Bulletin No. 23, for the week ending January 3, 1909, has been issued from the office of Superintendent Preston of the Middle division, and shows that during the week there were ten employees disciplined for violation of the rules. -------------------- NEWRY F. W. Patterson of Pittsburg, chief engineer of the Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Bedford Springs electric railway, was in town on Friday, and met a number of our people to whom he outlined the plans of the company and left the impression that all that was needed to insure the building of the raod was the right of way. An earnest interest is being taken in it by our people. E. M. Hoover, John McIntosh and W. H. Patterson were business visitors to Altoona on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Claar were visitors in Altoona on Friday. Rev. C. F. Gephart returned home on Friday evening from Milheim, where he had gone to view the ruins of the recent fire in that village. He reports that his mother is safe and was not in the burned district. Miss Mabel Kephart was shopping in Altoona on Friday. William Simmers of Glasgow is in town looking up his interests as the heir-in-law of the late Mary Shaw. Mrs. David Leighty was an Altoona shopper on Saturday. Miss Grace Glunt arrived home from Tyrone on Saturday and will remain for some time. Mr. and Mrs. William McIntosh, who have been visiting friends here during the past week, left for Hollidaysburg where they will make a short visit before returning to their home in Verona. F. R. Weaver made a business trip to Altoona on Saturday. -------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

While preparing for a house sale, my aunt found a wonderful old photo of workers at the Pennsylvania Railroad car shops. On the back it states that the photo was taken in 1882 at 9th Avenue and 8th Street, Altoona, PA. Two of my ancestors are on this picture: John George Waltz (My elusive great grandfather--finally!) In this photo he is 18 years old, and my great great grandfather, Michael J. Waltz. Althought the photo is not in the best of shape, it is wonderful to finally have a photo of the man that I've been trying to find a picture of for the past 4 years (When he deserted his family, all of the photos of him disappeared--which I can totally understand, because all of the photos of my ex-husband seem to have vanished also!). If anyone else had ancestors working at the car shops on 9th Avenue and 8th Street in Altoona, please let me know, and I'll send you a scan. I also hope to get it posted within a week on my website so that folks can grab it from there--but I have to finish helping my aunt with the house sale first! Linda Linda Braund (Pittsburgh) Researching these surnames: Braund, Eichenlaub, Gartner, Karl, Mang, McGovern, Meier, Schad, Thoma, Waltz Gartner Genealogy Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/gartner.htm Waltz Genealogy Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/waltz.htm Chest Springs Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/chest_springs_borough.htm Riedseltz Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/Riedseltzhome.htm

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