23 Years Ago Today >From the Mirror Files. First Ward Republicans endorsed D. K. Howe and J. W. Ebert and Seventh Ward Republicans Charles W. Emeigh and Howard Manley for common council. Congressman J. D. Hicks and Dr. W. D. Hall were at Gallitzin where they installed the officers of Thomas McCloskey post of the Grand Army. The second anniversary of the Rescue Mission was observed with meetings in the First and Second Lutheran churches, at which addresses were made by Colonel Hadley through whose efforts it was founded. George Schimminger retired from the drug business to become a member of the firm conducting the Altoona brewery. Ex-Mayor W. T. Howard was appointed a messenger in the house of representatives at Harrisburg. He had the backing of Chris Magee of Pittsburgh. M. N. Fagley was elected president of the board of county commissioners for the year. The law partnership existing between W. L. Woodcock and C. B. Clark was dissolved. Dr. John T. Christy, for many years a leading physician in Altoona, died at the University hospital in Philadelphia. He was born near Gallitzin, was aged 67, studied with Dr. Aristide Rodriquez at Hollidaysburg and in the University of Pennsylvania and located in Altoona in 1852, at which time he established the first drug store in the city. ------------------------------------------- New Enterprise Word was received here Monday by Elder and Mrs. Levi Holsinger that the wife of their son Lester had died at their home in Washington, D.C. on Sunday evening of pneumonia following an attack of flu. About a week ago their son and family had visited the former's parents when Mrs. Holsinger was enjoying good health, so that the sad news coming so soon after was a shock to the friends here. Because of the prevalence of the Spanish flu, the schools of South Woodbury are all closed. Mrs. C. W. Gensimore of Bedford visited friends in the village recently. South Woodbury township went over the top in the purchase of fourth Liberty loan bonds. Mrs. O. S. Ober, who passed through a slight attack of the influenza, is again able to be up from her bed. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Metzger, of College Park, Md., are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Catharine Metzger. Wednesday of last week S. F. Campbell, received word from Camp Greene, M. C., that his son Ira, who is in training there, was seriously ill from an attack of Spanish flu. The day following Mr. Campbell went to Altoona, where he thought he might be able to get later news, but failing in his attempt he continued his trip on to the place where his boy was encamped, where he arrived Saturday evening, and learning that although his son had been very sick, he was at that time much improved and on his return home Tuesday said he felt certain that he would fully recover in a short time. Dr. I. D. Metzger of Pittsburgh, who has recently enlisted in the United States service, medical department, stopped here a few days the fore part of the week to visit relatives prior to his going to Camp Taylor, Ky. He holds the rank of captain in the medical corps. Christ and Orville Holsinger have gone to Washington, D.C. to attend the funeral of their brother Lester's wife. Mrs. S. F. Campbell recently received a letter from their son Guy in France, in which he states he is well and getting along fine. The first of a series of entertainments scheduled for here during the fall and coming winter, and which was announced for Saturday evening, Oct. 26, has, on account of the flue epidemic, been postponed until Saturday evening, Nov. 9. Reserve seat tickets will be on sale at the bank Nov. 7, 8, and 9. ------------------------ BLUE KNOB The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seymour died Sunday last of yellow fever, aged 8 days. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ritchey have received word that their daughter, Mrs. Allan Diehl of Johnstown, was taken to the hospital, suffering from a relapse after being afflicted with influenza. Among the influenza victims are the family of William Mosel, being Mrs. Mosel and sons James and Charles, daughter Sara, adopted daughter Miss Anna Keifer and Gerald Wilson, visiting there. All are improving at this time. Mr. and Mrs. also received word from the St. Francis hospital of Pittsburgh that their son Oliver is able to be up after an attack of influenza. Another son of Mrs. Mosel, Hugh Earnest, of Camp Greene, N. C., also had the flu. He wrote to his mother that he thought he was over the worst. Misses Bessie and Thelma Ritchey also were flu sufferers. Mrs. Emory Diehl of Claysburg is spending several weeks with her parents, recuperating after a severe attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. Albert Ritchey of Duncansville and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Long and family of Altoona, spent several days with their mother, Mrs. Sara Long. Mr. Long spent some time in the woods hunting. The family of D. C. George is very much indisposed, Mrs. George having grip and kidney trouble, Miss Elsie has grippe and neuralgia, Miss Mabel grippe and nervous trouble. Misses Vera and Evelyn, catarrh of the stomach. All are improving slowly. ---------------------------------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

First, the genealogical data... >From the cemetery books at the Pioneer Historical Society, I found 3 children of Priscilla TAYLOR ALLER (my half great-great-great aunt) buried at the Brumbaugh Cemetery (the book says it's in Liberty Township off of Rte. 26, but it also says it's north of Fredericksburg on Clover Creek in Blair County, does anyone know exactly where it is?). Priscilla TAYLOR ALLER died in Johnstown in 1920. Her children (and their children) that are buried in the Brumbaugh Cemetery are: Chester A. HOLMES (W.W. I) 1890-1965 wife Lillie A. (ALLER) 1895-19 (this cemetery was read in 1971 and Lillie did not die until 1973, we believe) C. A. ALLER 1873-1945 "Two ALLER Children" are buried here, though no more information than that is given Elliot D. ALLER 1881-1944 wife Fannie J. (Fannie Jane MCDONALD) 1886-1965 son B.L. 1924 son William A. 28 Jan 1906-25 Feb 1908 Infant 1918-1918 There are several other MCDONALD's buried in this cemetery, presumably some of them are related to Fannie. Also, in the Knobsville Brethren Cemetery in Fulton County are buried Christian ALLER 1813-25 Dec 1900 and wife Susan 1810-9 Sep 1875. Now for the shameless plug... I stopped at the Pioneer Historical Society on this past Friday to do some research before going to Old Bedford Village for a Civil War Re-enactment. I discovered that Old Bedford Village contains a wonderful collection of many old buildings dating back to the early (at least from the standpoint of the European settlers) history of Bedford County (in addition to some reproduction buildings to add to the atmosphere. >From what I understand, Old Bedford Village has been in financial difficulty for years and, though it is currently under excellent management, is struggling to maintain its existence. Since most of us on these lists had ancestors who would probably recognize some of the buildings at Old Bedford Village, I thought this would be an appropriate place to mention that we should support it by visiting it and telling all of our acquaintances about the place (I don't know if they accept outright donations, but helping to fill the place with interested visitors is one of the best ways to perpetuate our common history). I personally feel a tingle whenever I come upon buildings and/or locations that I know my ancestors saw/visited decades/centuries ago, and would be quite upset if a treasure such as this were lost. So tell your friends, relatives, work acquaintances, etc., about this wonderful place! Lee TAYLOR

Edward UPDIKE was the second husband of Anna Belle (JAMES) HANEY, who was widowed in 1916. Am sharing his obit with the list as it contains surnames UPDIKE, CALDERWOOD, HINEY, IRVIN. Also hope someone on the list can answer my related questions..... 1. Can anyone tell me where I might write for records of the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church??? 2. Can anyone help me interpret the undertaker's name (see notes from death cert below) - handwriting looks like "Fuoss & Glass, Tyrone" or "Tuoss & Glass, Tyrone". Are records from this place still available? If so, where? 3. Edward and Anna Belle married Feb 11, 1919 (marriage performed in Hollidaysburg by Justice of the Peace Isaac M. IRVIN ... was Isaac M. IRVIN related to the Ray IRVIN mentioned in the obit????). In the 1920 census, Edward Updike [spelled "Updyke" in census] and his wife are living with her parents, John Christopher JAMES and Mary Alice (McMANAMY) JAMES, in Osceola, along with Anna Belle's two sons from her first marriage, and Edward's son William, born 16 Nov 1919 in Tyrone. About 9 months later, on July 6, 1920, Edward Updike entered the Blair Co Hospital where he died approx 18 months later OBIT Source: Altoona Mirror, Saturday Evening, December 23, 1922 DEATH RECORD. EDWARD UPDIKE A resident of Tyrone, died at the Blair county hospital at 5:52 last evening. He was born at Spruce Creek 34 years ago, the son of James and Jane Updike. He was a member of the Columbia Avenue Methodist church and was affiliated with the I.O.R.M. Surviving are his parents, his wife and one son, William, also four sisters and one brother: Mrs. J.B. Calderwood of Ironsville, PA., Mrs. Charles Hiney, Mrs. Ray Irvin, Gertrude and Walter, all of Tyrone. Funeral services will be held at the home of his parents in Tyrone Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in the cemetery at Franklinville. NOTES FROM DEATH CERT: DCERT # 115279, registered No 161 Place of death Co Blair (Twp allegheny & Hollidaysburg crossed out) Noted as Blair Co Hospital. Full name - Updyke, Edward (spelled with Y, but mother signed "Updike" with an "i") Male, white, married. DOB - Oct 7 1889, DOD - 22 Dec 1922, Age - 33y2m12d Occupation - Laborer (1920 census lists him as "brakeman for rail road") Birthplace - PA, Father - James Updike, PA, Mother - Jane Simpson PA Informant - Mrs Jane Updike, Bx 154 Tyrone, PA Attended from - June 7 1920 to Dec 22, 1922, time 5:52pm Cause - Paresis Physician signature - not readable, Hollidaysburg, PA Length of stay at place of death - 2y5m16d. In the state, 34 yrs. Where disease contracted - not known. Former residence - Tyrone PA Burial - Franklinville Cem, Dec 24 1922 Undertaker F(T?)uoss & Glass, Tyrone In closing, a sad note and a family mystery-- perhaps someone can help???? I researched cause of death..."paresis" is the term for a kind of syphillis with an 8-10 year incubation period. It results in loss of motor coordination and eventual insanity. Apparently he contracted it long before meeting my grandmother. She died 20 years after him, of liver cancer, so apparently was not permanently affected. However, this probably explains why the baby Willliam Updike (now deceased) was raised to believe he was a HANEY, and did not learn of the existence of Edward UPDIKE until the 1980's when William ordered a copy of his birth cert. to get his retirement pension. Perhaps this also explains why the obit lists all of Edward's siblings and his son by name, but does not name his wife. I suspect there was a lot of ill-will surrounding the whole event. And now the mystery... In the late 1920s/early 30s, an old, frail woman had come in a chauffered limo seeking "little Billy Updike" who then lived with his mother and her third husband, in Williamsport. The old woman said she'd been seeking "littly billy for years as he was her only direct heir, and wanted to leave her money to him "so the state wouldn't get it". The woman was told the child's name was "William HANEY" and there was no "Billy Updike" there. So the old woman went away. In the 1980's, this was researched by William's lawyer, but the money had gone to the state decades before and was not recoverable. Apparently the lawyer discovered the amount had been in the millions -- $17 million, William told his daughter in a phone call. I have never been able to determine who this woman might have been. Correspondence with various SIMPSON/UPDIKE researchers has not turned up anyone in the family tree who was a single or widowed elderly female multimillionaire, who would have considered "little Billy" to be her only remaining heir... there were scads of children born to Edward Updike's siblings. I suspect this mystery will never be solved as William's daughter has not been able to find any of the legal correspondence dating from the 1980's. But if anyone has any ideas or suggestions how I might pursue this, I would be grateful! Luann (DDuBarry@aol.com)

Good Day to all, I am not sure rather it is the shock of the weather ....NO RAIN ....or just old age but, would the lady that e-mailed me about the HALL/STACKHOUSE families please do contact me again...................I deleted messages that were not answered by mistake. I hope you get this. Thank you so very much for your help. Sincerely, Bea beair@acsworld.com

Bea, I do not have specific information about your George HALL, but in my DOLAN/KELLY lines, my 2nd greatgrandmother, Mary Ann nee DOLAN KELLY (1825, Ireland--1890, Pgh., Allegheny Co., PA) married a second time to one Richard HALL (1817, Ireland -- 1875, Pgh., Allegheny Co., PA), ca. 1854-56. This couple's first born child was Richard V. HALL, baptized Aug 1857, St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Tyrone Twp., Blair Co., PA. Hope this helps, and will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Marybeth Corrigall ACMBJC@aol.com ======================================= << Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 09:34:47 -0400 From: "Bea Rutherford" <beair@acsworld.com> To: PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PABLAIR-L] Hall Families Good Day to all, I am in search of information on the following families: George W. HALL 1861-1931 and his wife Sarah E. STACKHOUSE. Their children are as follows: Nellie M. HALL George W. HALL Jr. Edward HALL and Harry HALL. Any and all information would be appreciated on these families. Trying to fill in gaps in my family tree and your help would be greatly appreciated. Trying to fill in gaps as to who they married, if they had children, where they were born and where they (if died) died and are buried. Sincerely, Bea beair@acsworld.com ______________________________ >>

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. Walter M. Dodson, 1970 (Everett), son of Kirk and Estalia Musselman Dodson, husband of Phyliss Smith. Charles Frederick DeWitt, 1939, son of Leroy and Margaret Gardner DeWitt, husband of Lillian Batey. Mary D. Koon Duffy, 1982 (Centreville), daughter of Jacob and Emma E. Kerns Koon. Walter Delozier, son of William and Eva Claar Delozier, husband of Frances. Netty F. Lingenfelter Dively, 1970 (Claysburg), daughter of Martin and Susanna Dively Lingenfelter, wife of Irvin Dively. Craig J. Dellinger, 19?? (Queen), widower of Sadie Wright. Ida Claar Dively, 1970 (New Enterprise), daughter of Henry and Susan Stiffler Claar. Walter Dick, (Roaring Spring), son of Samuel and Harriet Garber Dick, husband of Mamie Musselman. Zachius Emil Steele, Sr., 1937 (Tyrone), husband of Anna Neese. Edward Selwitz, 1937, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Selwitz, husband of Helen Leader. Mary Sipes, 1937 (Johnstown), wife of Amos Sipes. Ida Cramer Shore, 1937 (Mt. Union), daughter of William and Ellen Cramer, wife of William Shore. Elizabeth Schell, 1937 (Tyrone), daughter of George and Mary Schell. Charles H. Shaner, 1937, husband of Viola Hostler. William Stevens, 1937 (NYC), husband of Helen McLanahan of Hollidaysburg. Margaret E. Pickering Stockport, 1937 Harry L. Sellers, 1937 (Hollidaysburg), son of John and Susan Burtnett Sellers, widower of Laura Corle. James Sible, 1937 Rachel Lloyd States, 1937 (Huntingdon), daughter of Allie and Catherine Webb Lloyd, widow of John C. States. Mary Ann Clapper, 1915 (Canoe Creek), widow of Adolphus Clapper. Mrs. Thad Snowberger Smith, 1915 (South Lakemont), daughter of John and Susan Snowberger. Robert C. 'Bill' Bowser, 1990 (Martinsburg), son of Ross and Mary Reighard Bowser, husband of Iva Eschelman. J. Bernard Mills, 1990 (Clearville), son of C. Earl and Gladys Means Mills, husband of Doris J. Williams. Stephen H. Swope, 1990 (Everett), son of Cleveland and Mary E. Williams Swope. Marjorie 'Peggy' Reinhart Cogan, 1990 (New Paris), daughter of Charles and Mary Smith Reinhart. Herbert W. Wigfield, 1990 (WA, formerly of Bedford Co.), son of Russell and Nancy Elbin Wigfield, widower of Orpha Bowman. John Cessna, 1990 (AZ, formerly of Everett), son of Watson and Annie Cessna, husband of Georgie Brown. Betty E. Sleek Morris, 1990 (formerly of Clearville), daughter of Ray and Jessie Robinette Sleek, wife of Myron Morris. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Marriage Record McDowell-Stouffer The rectory of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic church was the scene of a delightful wedding last evening at 8 o'clock when Earl McDowell of Pottsgrove avenue, East End, and Miss Clara Edna Stouffer of 909 Second avenue were united in marriage by Rev. Father Jerome Zazzara. Charles McDowell and Miss Catharine Stouffer, brother and sister of the bridegroom and bride, respectively, were the attendants. After the ceremony they returned to the home of the bride, where a bounteous supper was served, at which the immediate friends of the couple were present. After spending a quiet evening at the home of the bride, the happy couple departed for the home of the bridegroom's parents, where they will be at home to a host of friends, whose best wishes to with them in their new life. The couple received many handsome and useful present. Skelly-Isenberg Mr. Charles Skelly, head compositor in the Altoona Mirror job department, and Miss Edna Isenberg, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Isenberg of 2200 Fourth avenue, were united in marriage last night at 8:30 o'clock by Rev. Vaughn T. Rue, pastor of the Simpson Methodist church. The beautiful ring ceremony was used. The house was tastefully decorated for the happy occasion and over fifty guests were present to facilitate the bride and groom. The young couple were attended by John H. Wood and Miss Edna Kelly. After the wedding ceremony a delicious supper was served to the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Skelly left on a midnight train for Washington, Baltimore and other southern cities. On their return they will be at home to their many friends at 2200 Fourth avenue, the home of the bride. Edwards-Snyder Mr. H. G. Edwards and Miss Anna M. Snyder, both of this city, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock last evening, at the parsonage of Christ Reformed church, by Rev. O. S. Frantz. Following there was a reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder, of 1107 Eighteenth street, after which the newly weds will depart on a wedding tour. The bridegroom is employed as engine inspector at the East Altoona engine house, and resides at 1109 Eighteenth street. After their honeymoon, they will be at home to their friends at 100 Eleventh avenue, Juniata. Marriage Licenses Issued To Harry Edwards, 1109 Eighteenth street, and Anna M. Snyder, of 1107 Eighteenth street, Altoona. To James Sylvester Robeson and Hattie May Miller, both of Williamsburg. ----------------------- LAUGHS AT SHOW; THEN BABE IS BORN Mrs. Gill, who resides just back of the Orpheum theater, attended a performance on Tuesday and when Harry Breen, a comedian, exuded some of his funny jokes, she laughed until the tears streamed down her face. An hour later she was the mother of a fine plump baby girl. Manager Denman is considering the propriety of purchasing the kiddie its first dress. The happy father is also considering naming the new arrival, "Miss Orpheum." ----------------------------------- Sheriff Sales The following disposition was made of the properties of delinquent debtors at the adjourned sheriff's sale held at the court house, Hollidaysburg, at 1 p.m. yesterday. Interest of Harry E. Davis in house and lot of ground situate in Logan township, sold to Independent B. & L. association for $100. Interest of Jesse C. Davis in house and lot of ground situate in Logan township, sold to Independent B. & L. association for $100. Interest of Bessie J. Bunn, executrix of Julia M. Bunn, in parcel of land and buildings thereon erected, situate on Chestnut avenue, sold to J. Banks Kurtz, esq., for $6,500. Interest of Emery I. McClain in house and lot of ground situate in Logan township, sold to Teutenia B. & L. association for $200. Interest of Antonio Scipa in piece of ground situate on Pine avenue, Altoona, held over until Friday. Interest of J. S. Gardner in house and half lot of ground situate on Sixth avenue, Altoona, sold to Wray, Moore & Co., for $100. Interest of Jesse D. Brooks in piece of ground and Hotel Norman, property situate on Market street, Duncansville, held over until Friday. Interest of William Young in piece of ground situate in Allegheny township, sold to Solomon Laugham for $50. Interest of David K. Howe in house and lot of ground situate on Howard avenue, Altoona, money made. Interest of W. L. Pennock in house and half lot of ground situate on First avenue, held over until Friday. Interest of D. K. Howe in house and piece of ground situate on Howard avenue, money made. The sales were adjourned until Friday at 1 p.m. ----------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hello Bea, I can help you with the "STACKHOUSE" Family Tree, but, do not have any more info than you do on the HALL Family. Daniel STACKHOUSE b. 1 July 1844 PA d. 2 May 1904 {My GGrandfather} m. Mary Anna FILER b. 1841 d. 1907 * Sarah b. 1864 d. 1939 {m. George W. HALL} Charles b. 1866 Bertha b. 1876 Matilda b. 1878 * Daniel W. b. 1880 {My Grandfather} I am writing this from memory and have started with Sarah's Father. I have more in my files about the STACKHOUSE Family. Where do you fit into this Tree? It would take me a while to get together the Family Group Sheets, but it you are willing to wait, will do what I can. The STACKHOUSE line goes way back in Pennsylvania. Hope I can be of help to you. Regards, Martha

http://groups.msn.com/BlairCountyPAGenealogyFamiliesPhotoAlbums I got a couple of emails asking about which surnames are included in the Blair photo album group albums. Below is an attempt to make a list of the album titles and number of photos in each album. The total could change by tomorrow as June W was uploading photos while I was finishing up this list. There are about 99 albums in the group right now, and those albums contain an incredible 918+ photos. I think everyone who has participated in this project deserves a rousing cheer and a big thank you. Album Name # of Photos ACHS Class of 1927 10 Adams School 3 Africa 6 AHS Class of 1924 11 AHS Class of 1925 10 AHS Class of 1930 14 AHS Class of 1934 10 AHS Class of 1963 2 Altoona Elementary Schools 1 Altoona Old & New 44 Arch Spring School, Sinking Valley 3 Bailey 2 Baker Elementary School 7 Blair County Christian School 4 Blair County Genealogical Society 10 Blair County Old & New 23 Blair County Postcards 23 Botteicher 7 Brede 6 Brubaker 24 Bunn 1 Burket, Weyandt 5 Burkhart 6 Burns 2 Calderwood 12 Calvary Baptist Christian Academy 1 Calvary Cemetery 3 Carson Valley School 3 Cartwright 3 Churches and Church Groups 12 Class Photos, 1915? 8 Coal Mines and Furnaces 4 Conrad, Steel 1 Deffenbaugh 2 Delozier, Kagarise 36 Diehl, Corle 3 Does Anyone Know Us? 10 Duffield, Yingling 2 Estright 6 Fire Company No. 3 3 Forsyth 1 Frohsinn Singing Society 5 Harker? 3 Harlow 4 Hart 4 H-Burger, 1879-1929 20 Heit, Dunkle, Wallace 13 Helsel 4 Henry 9 HHS Class of 1933 45 Hinkle 11 Hinkle Tombstones 8 Hoffman 15 Hollen, Burns 7 Holtzinger 13 Hoover 3 Hornauer 3 Keys to the City 4 Kuhn, Geer 5 Kulp 55 Lakemont Park 3 Lewis 8 Lost Family Photos 3 Louden 8 Lowe 2 Marchaza, Marchyshyn 4 McCoy, Wyant 2 McGuire, Dunkle, Heit 14 McIntosh, Diehl 8 McIntosh, Hughes 7 McIntosh, Walls 6 Musser 15 Nannie's Album 29 Osgood Football Team 4 Parsons 13 PRR 21 Ramsey 5 Rhoads 48 Rogers 16 Roosevelt Junior High School 8 Schmidhammer 1 Settle 2 Slemmer 2 Smith (Harvey) of Newry 9 Smith (James) of Newry 4 Soldiers of Blair County 9 Spearing 1 Stiffler, Miller, Harker 9 Tauber Dry Cleaners 2 Thompson, Rhodes 14 Unknown Location 1 Walls, Carroll 2 Walls, Hoover 4 Weston 10 Who Am I? 15 Wingard, Kuhn, Geer, Mahoney 12 Winter Weather in PA 22 Woodring, Colyer-Collier, Glasgow 7 Zimmerman 5 One other note: MSN was revamping their groups yesterday, so if you tried to join and were given an error message, please try again. Judy Banja http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/blair/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabcgs/ http://groups.msn.com/BlairCountyPAGenealogyFamiliesPhotoAlbums http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/fulton/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/centre/

Thanks to all who responded to my lookup. I now have the information I was looking for regarding Mr. Moore of Clymer. Thanks again, Dale Patterson

Is there anyone with access to the 1930 PA cenus who would be willing to do a lookup for: Clarence Moore married to Viola (Ollie) I believe they were living in Clymer with many children. Thanks, Dale Patterson

Good Day to all, I am in search of information on the following families: George W. HALL 1861-1931 and his wife Sarah E. STACKHOUSE. Their children are as follows: Nellie M. HALL George W. HALL Jr. Edward HALL and Harry HALL. Any and all information would be appreciated on these families. Trying to fill in gaps in my family tree and your help would be greatly appreciated. Trying to fill in gaps as to who they married, if they had children, where they were born and where they (if died) died and are buried. Sincerely, Bea beair@acsworld.com

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Carl Reigh and wife to Howard Reigh, Catharine township...$6,000. John V. Lantz and wife to Frank J. and Cora M. Schmidhamer, Llyswen, Logan township...$1,875. John Boyle and wife to George E. Mayne, Logan township...$1. Caroline L. Ormsby and husband to The Edwin Bell Co.... Huston township...$9,275. Catherine Leisher to Christian Heller, Hollidaysburg...$450. Mary A. Rice and husband to Solomon Dembert, Logan township, $100. James A. Davis and wife to Franklin L. & B. association, Altoona, $1. James Pembroke et al to Grant Pembroke, Hollidaysburg, $1. Robert Pembroke and wife to Joseph B. Condron, Hollidaysburg, $35. Samuel C. Bittle and wife to Amanda C. Irwin, Snyder township, $285. Sarah Trout's Executor to William J. Bradley, Altoona, $1,750. George C. Patterson to Penn Central Light & Power Co., Catharine township, $300. Edward R. Haines and wife to John C. Kentley, Logan township, $3, 200. John Dorman and wife to William L. Socie, Altoona, $1,000. Thomas J. Baldridge to R. B. Long, Juniata township, $1. Joel W. Orner and wife to Martin V. Orner, Altoona, $4,000. Martin O. Orner and wife to Martin V. Orner, Altoona, $2,000. Lloyd B. Huff and wife to Tunnel Coal Co., Troysburg, Allegheny township, $1. George W. Hutchinson and wife to Tunnel Coal Co., Allegheny township, $1. --------------------------- Marriages Hoyer-McKee On Christmas at high noon, Mr. Curtis J. Hoyer and Miss Julia McKee were united in marriage by the Rev. T. P. Smith at the rectory of the Sacred Heart church of this city. They were attended by Mr. J. M. Campbell as best man and Miss Marie Hoyer, a sister of the bridegroom as bridesmaid. Mr. Hoyer is employed as a passenger brakeman on the Pittsburgh division, while the bride until recently was employed as head milliner in McKeesport's leading millinery store. After a few days spent in this city they will reside in Wilmerding. McCormick-Gailey A very pretty wedding was celebrated at noon yesterday at the parsonage of the Third Presbyterian church when Mr. David R. McCormick and Miss Anna M. Gailey became man and wife. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James E. Irvine, Ph. D., many years the bride's pastor. The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. James Gailey of Williamsburg, has always been held in the highest esteem in her community. The groom, whose home has been at Beaver Falls, has accepted a responsible position at Stubensville, O., where the newlyweds will reside. Sargent-Burr Blair county relatives and friends today received announcements of the marriage of Mr. George Lloyd Sargent and Miss Marjorie Burr, which was solemnized in New York on Tuesday. Mr. Sargent is the son of Mrs. Annie Sargent of Philadelphia, a native of Hollidaysburg. The late George B. Bowers, city solicitor of Altoona for several terms, was his uncle. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Charles Henry Burr, of New York and has been an instructor in Columbia university. They will reside in New York. Rea-Snyder Licensed at Cumberland A marriage license was issued yesterday in Cumberland, Md., to Miss Della Esther Miller of Manns Choice and Joseph Edgar Shoenfelt of this city. Mr. Shoenfelt is a trucker at the Pennsylvania freight station. -------------- 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. William Sechler, 1940 (Elk Lick Twp.), son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sechler, husband of Cora Engle. Adelette A. Isham Schott, 1940, daughter of Thomas and Clara Isham, wife of Carl Schott. Guy M. Shollar, 1940, son of Capt. James and Isabelle Shollar. Mrs. Charles Shamp, 1940 (formerly Altoona resident) *small death notice. Eleanor Hanson Singiser, 1940, daughter of Oscar and Mary Voelker Hanson, wife of Homer Singiser. Caroline Bender Sanders, 1940, daughter of Magnus and Mary Bender, widow of Joseph Bender. Bertha Gearhart Semonin, 1940 (Patton native), daughter of George and Emma Abel Gearhart, widow of Charles Semonin. Hon. Joshua T. Stewart, 1940 (Indiana Co.), son of James and Elizabeth Cole Stewart, twice married; Emma Mock, Genevieve Morrison. Mrs. John Q. Baker, 1912 (Kladder Station) Joseph Dougherty, 1912, husband of Margarite Kerrney. Rebecca E. Hart Hamilton, 1912, daughter of Curtis and Barbara Hart, wife of J. W. Hamilton. Thomas Barton, 1912 Charles S. Dougherty, 1912, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dougherty. John J. Smith, 1884 Minnie R. Drolsbaugh Mattern, 1914, daughter of Abner and Isabelle Drolsbaugh, wife of R. A. Mattern. Lucy Noon Staines, 1914, wife of Carson Staines. Mary E. Kemberling Mattern, 1975 (formerly of Altoona), daughter of Robert and LeEtta Cook Kemberling, wife of Samuel Mattern. E. Grace Klotz Mock, 1975 (Roaring Spring), daughter of John and Henrietta Dively Klotz, widow of Guy Mock. Margaret Baker Moody, 1975 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Edward and Roberta Sandrus Baker, wife of John W. Moody, Jr. Claude Miller, 1975 (Ashville, formerly of Newry), son of George and Sarah Michael Miller, twice married; Cora Slusser, Emma Barr. Mary Mardovancey, 1975 (Glen Campbell) Eulodie B. Ertley Daily Motter, 1975, daughter of George and Annie Kling Ertley, twice married; Walter Daily, John Motter. James McGunigal, 1975 (formerly of Hollidaysburg), son of Harold and Erma Burket McGunigal, husband of Constance Cosier. Evelyn G. Conrad Michalowski, 1975, daughter of Walter and Lillian Ramsey Conrad, wife of A. J. Michalowski. Helyn Conrad McClure, 1975, daughter of Walter and Lillian Ramsey Conrad. Susan L. Mayhue, 1975 (Huntingdon), daughter of Norman and Jean Houck Mayhue. Alex Masucci, 1975 (Altoona native), son of Donato and Freda Colucci Massucci, husband of Charlotte Sunceri. William Beyer, 1920 (Antis Township), son of Aaron and Lydia Ramey Beyer, husband of Effie Mong. Rebecca J. Stonebraker Hannah, 1920, daughter of Samuel and Susan Stonebraker, wife of J. Milton Hannah. Mary Hunt Baker, 1920, daughter of Martin and Annie Hunt, wife of Ira S. Baker. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Frankstown As this is the first letter from this, the oldest town on the Juniata, in the year 1909, we call especial attention to the fact that the Mirror, Altoona's leading paper, will find its way to many homes it has not reached as yet, and our future letters will give all the news as well as some historical facts concerning the Juniata valley every week. We also promise the patrons that the carrier will be informed that the paper must be delivered as soon as it arrives here. Further we would say to the people who get mail on the R. F. D. routes, that if they subscribe for the "People's Paper" it will reach them in good time. Give your subscription to Paul H. Mentzer or send same to Box 14, Frankstown, Pa. At a meeting of Scotch Valley grange No. 150, Patrons of Husbandry, the following officers were elected for 1909: Master, C. C. Young, overseer, John A. Isenberg, lecturer, G. R. Stiffler; Steward, Fred Haller; assistant steward, John Young; chaplain, John Shubert; treasurer, Blair Isenberg; secretary, Olive Stiffler; gatekeeper, Christian Hileman; cares, Emma Young; pomona, Elda Isenberg; flora, Elmira Imler; lady assistant steward, Mattie Shaw; purchasing agent, Jacob Confer William Slippey and G. R. Stiffler; organist, Hattie Miller; and janitor, Leo Dunmire. These officers were installed on New Year's day. A banquet followed the ceremonies. The "Tired Feeling club" held a Christmas meeting at the home of the Misses Miller, Juniata Valley, on Christmas night. The rumors that the classification yards at this place would open up on New Year's day seems to have been only a rumor as more cars are stored now at this place than at any time during the past year. Mrs. William Bouslough is ill at Springdale farm. Mr. Blair McIntyre will sell his stock and farming implements on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 1 o'clock, on the Charles Geesey farm at Geeseytown. Miss Olive Stiffler was showered with post cards on Wednesday. It was her birthday. Mr. James Shoup is now one of Uncle Sam's boys, and is on board one of the governments large battle ships which is at Cuba. Mr. J. King Henry, superintendent of the American lime and stone company, was compelled to relinquish his duties several days this week owing to a lame back. Guy Young of Lower Reese purchased a new pump this week. Mrs. Samuel Mentzer has been removed to Roaring Spring sanitarium for treatment. This is the second time she has been a patient at this institution within a month. Her condition is critical. Miss Olive Slippy, one of our efficient teachers, is spending the holiday season with friends in Pittsburg. Dr. H. M. Stewart of Cambria county, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Stewart, in Sinking Valley. ------------------------------ Williamsburg On Christmas the 65th birthday of George W. Black was celebrated at his home on First street. Mr. Black is a veteran of the civil war and is held in high esteem by his comrades in this community. The party was composed of members of his family. Mr. Black received many useful presents. An enjoyable time was had by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones of Washington, Pa., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Andy Riley, on Plum street. Misses Mary and Anna Campbell of Martinsburg, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Della Schell. Mrs. Frank Smith was a recent visitor among relatives in Huntingdon county. Mrs. Smith has been in bad health for some time. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kauffman of Altoona, were recent visitors here. The borough schools will reopen on Monday morning. Miss Maude Fox of Roaring Spring is visiting her parents in the East End. The cottage prayer service of the Methodist congregation met at the home of Mr. Amos Rabenstien on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Julias Blackburn of Pittsburg were recent visitors here. Miss Idella Loudon spent this week in Hollidaysburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fluke and Mrs. Elizabeth Roller were Altoona visitors this week. Miss Annie Allender and Mr. Clifford Rose have been much improved in health during the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Woods, after spending the holiday vacation with their respective parents in this place, have returned to their home at Elizabeth, Pa. ------------------ Court In Hollidaysburg Grand Juries Returns Commonwealth vs. John Arble, false pretense; prosecutor, John D. Bloomhardt. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Albert Hetrick, violating boarding house act; prosecutrx, Mrs. Jennie Madara. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. George Ickes, desertion of wife and child; prosecutrix, Mary Ickes. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Chauncey Earnest, assault and batter; prosecutor, George A. Glunt. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Margaret Davis, libel; prosecutrix, Mrs. Lu?? Heiser. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Frank Eyre, false pretense; prosecutor, J. W. Wilson. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Braggie Fusco, embezzlement. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. David Duffy and Thomas Delaney. A true bill. Convicted of Assault and Battery. J. W. Sharp was on trial charged with assault and battery, preferred by Constable John L. Roe. Constable Roe stated that on Dec. 24 he went to Sharp's house, 2019 Fourteenth avenue, to replevin a sewing machine. After he was in the house some time, he went to open a door and Sharp struck him a blow in the face and also on the arm. Sharp's brother also took part and rained a few blows on the officer from the rear. Sharp, the defendant, stated that the officer used bad language before his wife and children, and that the officer struck him first. Mrs. Sharp testified that Roe pushed her and struck Sharp first. This morning a jury returned a verdict of guilt as indicted. The defendant was directed to enter his own recognizance, conditioned for his appearance at March sessions, when Judge Shull, who tried the case, will be here to impose sentence. Harry Conrad pleaded guilt to the charge of fornication and bastardy. His sentence was deferred. In the larceny by bailee case against Antis Ellis, the jury found the defendant not guilty. A jury was sworn in the perjury case against Charles A. Tucker, who it is alleged, committed the crime before a justice of the peace. The commonwealth had no testimony to offer and the court directed a verdict of not guilty. 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 date the obit was sent to the list. Ida Myers Owens, 1945 (Indiana), daughter of Adam and Frances Long Myers, widow of Thomas Owens. Mary Mowyer O'Donnell, 1945 (Pinecroft), daughter of James and Carrie Mowyer. Harry W. Oberlin, 1945 (Rochester Mills), son of William and Anna Mary Stauffer Oberlin, husband of Luella Leasure. Margaret Orr, 1945 (Homer City), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Orr. Joel D. Orner, 1945 (Pittsburgh), husband of Catherine Charlesworth. Mary Olexo, 1945 *funeral notice. Martin Orlitzky, 1945 *funeral notice. Bertha Wargo Ontko, 1945 (Windber), daughter of Andrew and Anna Wargo, wife of Andrew Ontko. Sister Mary Borgis, 1945 Harriet S. Beckwith Orwick, 1945 (Tyrone), daughter of George and Susan Laird Beckwith, wife of Robert Orwick. Essie Tate Owens, 1945, daughter of Lester and Essie Smalley Tate, wife of Frank G. Owens. Clara Jorgensen Olsen, 1945 (Barr Twp.), widow of Andrew Olsen. Amelia Ott, 1945 (Everett), daughter of Daniel and Martha Miller Ott. Mary Olekshak, 1945 (Barnesboro), widow of Baldo Olekshak. Mary G. Oliver, 1945 (State College), daughter of Andrew and Florence Simpson Oliver. Blanche Whetstone Ott, 1945 (Colerain Twp.), daughter of John and Mary Bowser Whetstone, wife of Charles M. Ott. James T. O'Donnell, 1945, son of James and Mary Trout O'Donnell, husband of Mary Irvin. Daniel Carner, 1/18/1909 (Centre Co. native), Peter Collins, 1/18/1909 (Bellefonte) Edward Evans, 1/19/1909, son of David and Margaret Evans. Sarah Fredericks, 1/1909, (Canoe Creek) Sarah Boyce, 1/1909 (Eldorado), wife of Jacob Boyce. Bessie B. Kilkenby Charles Studt, 1/1909 (Lilly) Theodore Roosevelt Ling, 1959, son of Charles and Mary Stutzman Ling, husband of Alberta Sidler. Alice Kolb Saltzman, 1950, daughter of Morris and Jenny Kolb, wife of Isaac Saltzman. Isaac Saltzman, 1977 (Hollidaysburg), son of Harry and Charlotte Saltzman, widower of Alice Kolb. Maude Lefler, 1961 (former Altoona resident), wife of V. Blaine Leffler. Harry F. Langham, 1970 (Homers Gap), son of Samuel and Anna Eckard Langham, husband of Sylvia Maurer. Sylvia Maurer Langham, 1976 (formerly of Homers Gap), daughter of Abraham and Margaret Howard Maurer, widow of Harry F. Langham. V. Blaine Leffler, 1966 (formerly of Altoona), widower of Maude N. Stevens. Edith M. Bricker Sprankle, 1965 (Glasgow), daughter of Jacob and Narcisus Lilly Bridker, widow of Charles Sprankle. George D. Bowen, 1962 Martha Cherry Nearhoof, 1962 (formerly of Bellwood), daughter of David and Annie Crissman Cherry, widow of Lloyd Nearhoof. Margaret E. Moore, 1967 (Bellwood), daughter of Chauncey and Caroline Mulhollem Moore. Verna M. Fusselman Rightnour, 1972 (Tyrone), daughter of Joshia and Minnie Fortney Fusselman, wife of Galen W. Rightnour. John F. Chilton, 1972 (formerly of Bellwood), son of Robert and Hannah Fry Chilton, husband of Maud Anderson. John W. Yundt, 1966, son of John and Alice Davis Yundt, husband of Floris Hixson. Vincent Crilley 1965, son of Patrick and Mary Pfiester Crilley. Minnie Bready Myers, 1965 (Mountaindale), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Bready. George Cassidy, 1965, son of David and Mary Cassidy, husband of Ruth Burket. Ruth Burket Cassidy, 1973, daughter of Calvin and Ida Tipton Burket, widow of George Cassidy. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

63 new photos were added to the Blair County photo albums in the past couple of days. Albums were created for the Weston, Brubaker, Hoffman, Africa, Musser and Louden families. Also, a "Soldiers of Blair County" album was started on 6 June, and already contains 9 soldiers' photos. http://groups.msn.com/BlairCountyPAGenealogyFamiliesPhotoAlbums Judy Banja http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/blair/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~pabcgs/ http://groups.msn.com/BlairCountyPAGenealogyFamiliesPhotoAlbums http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/fulton/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/centre/

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. Irvin L. Trupp, 1963 (Hollidaysburg), son of Samuel and Ellen Trupp, husband of Elizabeth Walter Duncan. John J. Toomey, 1963, son of Cornelius and Mary Murphy Toomey, husband of Marie Inlow. Esther Butt Treese, 1963, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Stoffer Butt. Alvin E. Tipton, 1963 (Altoona native), husband of Olive Berry. Jesse Truax, 1963, son of Newton and Margaret Brode Truax, widower of Ida V. Gettleman. Stella Grubb Tressler, 1963 (Lock Haven), daughter of Levi and Sarah Grubb, widow of E. M. Tressler. Michael Trosky, 1963 (Gallitzin), son of Michael and Mary Kraynak Trosky, husband of Anne Kopicki. Flora Falter Tillard, 1963, daughter of George and Elizabeth Giblowzki Falter, wife of Paul V. Tillard. William Dell, 1913 John H. Fuchs, 1913 (formerly of Hollidaysburg) James McKinley Haulman, 1913, son of Archie and Alice Haulman. Sarah Alma Stonebraker, 1891, daughter of John and Emma Stonebraker. Herman B. Brinkman, 1891, son of Ward and Ellen Brinkman. Watson B. Ray, 1891, son of William and Mary Ray. Harry E. Miller, 1990 (Bedford), son of Harry and Margaret Wertz Miller. Thomas R. Diehl, 1990 (formerly of Artemas) James L. Diehl, 1990 (formerly of Artemas) Ross Sheeder, 1990 (Bedford), son of Roscoe and Charlotte James Sheeder, widower of Grace G. Kline. D. Stuart Cable, 1990 (formerly of Bedford and Schellsburg), son of James and Annie Miller Cable, widower of Margaret Wolfe. Homer H. Harclerode, 1990 (Martinsburg), son of Homer and Lucy Idella Pressel Harclerode. William S. Longenecker, Jr., 1991 (Tyrone), son of William and Mary Cain Longenecker. Joyce Kirkland Akers, 1991 (NC), daughter of Thomas and Ida Corwin Kirkland, wife of Robert Akers. Rose Deola Kutney, 1991 (Munster), daughter of Joseph and Mary Ferrighetto Deola, wife of Michael Kutney. Naomi A. Emes Long, 1991 (Altoona native), daughter of George and Susan Emes, wife of Ralph Long. Dale E. Over, 1991 (Williamsburg), son of Maynard and Miriam Oldham Over. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Blair Argument Court Argument court convened this morning with Judge Bell on the Bench. Judge Bell announced that in the matter of Tyrone Gas and Water co. vs. certain members of the Tyrone borough council, the court's decision would be filed on Wednesday. In the case of D. M. Klepser vs. D. M. Klepser and Co., the rule granted to show cause why judgment should not be opened and John D. Soyster let into a defense, returnable next argument court. The liquor license of the McClain House, Altoona, heretofore in the name of J. S. Clossin, was transferred to Richard D. Haupt. Citation award on T. D. Hughes, receiver of Fox & Curtis, to file an account, returnable first day of October term. Subpoena awarded returnable next term, in divorce case of William Nell vs. Wretta Nell. In the estate of John W. Colyer, deceased, appraisement and report of real estate elected to be retained by Mollie Colyer, widow of decedent, confirmed nisi. W. H. Foutz, of Altoona, appointed trustee, under the will of John T. Rainey, deceased, instead of T. B. Patton, trustee and executor. Trustee to give bond in sum of $10,000. Bond of Joseph Diehl, tax collector of Newry borough, in sum of $2,400 approved. Laflin Rand Powder Co. vs. E. C. Wells. Rule to show cause why writ of reprieve should not be set aside. Rule discharged. Chas. Feathers appointed assessor of Freedom township, vice H. C. Feather, deceased. D. E. North appointed auditor, in the estate of Lillie M. Orr, deceased. In the assigned estate of Gardner, Morrow & Co., the assignee is authorized to compromise claim against the Rhoddy Elliott property of $400 for $200 cash. James R. Anderson vs. Edith Anderson, rule awarded, returnable at argument court to show cause why plaintiff should not pay alimony and counsel fees. Report of J. F. Sullivan, auditor in the estate of Thomas Pressell, deceased. Order of sale granted in the estate of Thomas Collins, deceased. Bond for Matthew Howard and D. E. Stacey, executors, in sum of $25,000 approved. In the estate of Anna M. Keckler, deceased, the sale of real estate confirmed to Levi Stiffler, is amended by inserting the name of Linnie M. Stiffler instead of Levi Stiffler. The sale of the limekiln property at Bennington bridge in Allegheny township, belonging to the estate of James Funk, deceased, to Chas. R. Fay, for $4,000 is confirmed nial. Report of D. S. Brumbaugh, auditor, in the estate of Henry Seedenburg, deceased, confirmed nisi. ---------------------- Tyrone News Items The Second Methodist church has commenced the erection of a parsonage on its lot adjoining the church building at Columbia avenue and Eighteenth street. The new bridge or pavement over Schell run, on the south side of West Washington avenue, between Fifth and Sixth streets, was completed on Saturday. Lester A. Miller, the 9 month-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Rutherford, died at the home on Berlin street, Friday afternoon of cholera infantum, and was buried yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Tyrone cemetery. Fred J. Shollar, architect of Tyrone, was the successful competitor in presenting plans and specifications for the new library building at Alexandria, Pa. Samuel Berlin, at his home, No. 19 West Tenth street, on Friday and Saturday entertained his nephew, Hon. A. W. Smith, of McPherson county, Kas. The full membership of Tyrone borough council was present at a special meeting held on Saturday evening. The highway committee was instructed to purchase two carloads of brick to be used for pavements and street crossings. Notices were directed to be given to several property holders throughout town to lay new pavements, or the same would be done by the borough at additional costs. An ordinance to provide for procuring and introducing a full and adequate supply of pure and wholesome water for domestic and mechanical purposes and for protection against fire, was present and read and passed without a dissenting vote. The condemning and appropriating of the Hundred Springs, or if possible, an amicable agreement with the owner, Robert Seeds, as the source of supply was ordered. It also includes instructions to the light and water committee of borough council in connection with the borough solicitor, to proceed at once with all necessary preliminaries to advertise bids for pipe, etc.; the borough surveyor to make all surveys for the construction of the works, etc. Mrs. Jane Stephens, after a week's illness from dysentery, died at the home of her son-in-law, John Roth, at Nealmont, Saturday morning at 11:50 o'clock, at the advanced age 83 years. The deceased, whose maiden name was Irvin, was born in Sinking Valley, and resided in this community all her life. In her early years she was married to Jacob Stephens, who died in Tyrone in the early part of 1883. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, vis. Mrs. John Roth, of Nealmont; Mrs. Mary Boyer of Tyrone; Mrs. Thomas R. Murray, of New York city; William H. Stephens of Philadelphia; Robert B. Stephens, of Bellwood, and John M. Stephens, of Altoona. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, viz: David, Samuel and Elizabeth Irvin, of Tyrone, and Martha Irvin, of Altoona. Deceased was a member of long standing in the First Methodist church in this place. The remains were brought yesterday morning to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Boyer, 126 West Tenth street. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church this morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. W. M. Erysinger, D. D. Interment was made in Tyrone cemetery. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

There is an amazing site where you can quite literally find rare, old, or out-of-print books. It is really an antiquarian's and genealogists dream site. I found a number of rare and old books there re Pennsylvania (Tyrone of Today, both editions) and The History of the Susquehanna and Juniata Valleys (published in 1886, original ). They have old, out of the way, little bookstores from all over the world (as well as antiquarians who sell old books out of their homes) list their titles at this site and you can order through the site or email the seller directly. Fabulous site. Very efficient and very good. Definitely worth checking out if you are searching for old books, especially re genealogy. It's called www.abebooks.com Good luck, Sue