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. Anna Myers, 1953 (Juniata) Betty Deremer Kronenwetter, 1978 (St. Mary's) Blanche McMahon Roth, 1975 Carl Reed, 1975 Carrie Scanlon Krumenaker, 1980 (Lilly) Clinton Myers, 1953 (Indiana) Clyde McCloskey, 1953 (Gallitzin) Cora Estep Kruise, 1980 Cora Shunk Krywokulski, 1980 (Bellwood) David Myers, 1953 Effie Carney Bookhammer, (Pittsburgh) Hannah Stonebraker Myers, 1953 Harry McCloskey, 1953 (Gallitzin) Harry Mills, 1953 (Kistler) Harry Robinson, 1975 (Hollidaysburg) Hobart Mulhollen, 1953 (formerly of Antis Twp.) John Clay, 1910 John Rupp, 1975 Joseph J. Kruise, 1981 Martina Murphy, 1953 (formerly of Gallitzin) Mary Criswell Myers, 1953 (Bellwood) Myrta Wilson Funk, wife of Crawford Funk. Patricia McDonald, 1953 (Hollidaysburg) Richard Yates Sophie Rapski, (Portage) *small death notice. Vera Reighard, 1975 (Bedford Co. native) William Kube, 1979 (Hollidaysburg) William Wareham Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

DANGERS OF COASTING Two Boys Injured and a Runaway Caused by the Street Being Used for Improper Purposes. It has repeatedly been said that it was a wonder that more persons were not injured because of the indiscriminate coasting indulged in on the streets, and sidewalks of the city by boys of both large and small growth. A few accidents have already been recorded and last night and this morning added two more to the list. Last night a boy named Knepper, in company of a number of others, was coasting down the sidewalks on Second street, and coming to a place in the pavement where it slanted considerably toward the street, the sled on which young Knepper and some others were seated, ran off and into the ditch at the side making a pile up of considerable dimensions, in which Knepper was badly hurt, and had to be carried to his home, where a physician was summoned to attend his injuries. This morning a party of boys were coasting on Eleventh street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, with what is known as a "family sled." On making one of their trips down the hill the sled, heavily loaded with the boys, ran into the delivery sled of Bell & Young, badly breaking it, causing the horse to take fright and run away, and in so doing completely ruined a set of harness. When the boys crashed into the delivery sled they were thrown about in a promiscuous manner, and one little girl, who was in the party, was thrown entirely over the sled. Harry Zeak, one of the boys, whose home is on Sixth avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, had one of his legs broken and had to be carried to his home, where a physician was summoned and reduced the fracture. Another accident, from a similar cause, occurred on Green avenue last night, a boy named Cherry having his nose broken by running into a store-box. All parties are to be notified by the police to cease using the streets for coasting purposes, and any who refuse to obey this order will be arrested for disorderly conduct and treated accordingly. --------------- Notice to Firemen I have received from Hon. John Dean, through Mr. P. H. Walls, a check of $244.75 for services rendered by the firemen of Altoona at the late fires at Frugality. The firemen can get their money by calling at the residence of Chief F. P. Moloy, 934 Seventeenth street. ------------------- The June Term of Court The Legal Mill Merrily Grinding Away Sessions of the Blair county court of Quarter Sessions were held yesterday morning and afternoon. Following is the record of proceedings up to last evening. A rule was granted on Joseph Kandleblader to show cause why he should not pay weekly allowance for support of bastard child. A rule was granted, at the instance of J. L. Calvert, to show cause why municipal lien No. 2,163 should not be marked satisfied. In the case of Samuel March vs. Aaron Leahy and C. and J. Leahy, rules were granted to show cause why judgment should not be entered for want of sufficient affidavit of defense. The view for a public road in Taylor township was confirmed absolutely. H. L. McCully was discharged from imprisonment in the county jail under the insolvent laws. The Grand Jury made returns on the following bills of indictment: Com. vs. Albert Fulton. Violation of the boarding house act. A true bill. Com. vs. David Hanley, William Noll and James Malone. Violation of fish laws. Com. vs. Emil Meyer. Selling liquor without a license. A true bill. Com. vs. William Everts. Assault and battery on Mrs. L. W. Crider. A true bill. Com. vs. Andrew Bennerjr., Samuel Benner. Malicious mischief. A true bill. Disposition was made of the following cases on the list for trial: Com. vs. Joseph Freshkorn. Furnishing liquor to minors. The case was continued to next sessions on account of illness of defendant. Com. vs. Lewis Davis. Charged with entering a building in Altoona owned by Louis Plack, cutting the lead pipes conveying water to the water closets and otherwise injuring the property. The defendant submitted to the charge. Com. vs. James I. Ginter. Charged with forging the name of John Cupp to a promissory note for $25 and payable to the First National bank of Tyrone. This case was tried and jury found the defendant guilty in manner and form as indicated. Com. vs. Jacob Cohn. This was a case of assault and battery, which grew out of an altercation between Cohn and J. S. Smith, two merchants of Tyrone, over business matters. The lie was passed between them and Cohn struck Smith repeatedly while in a heat of passion. No defense was made and the defendant was sentenced to pay a $5 fine and $28.47, the costs of prosecution; further to enter into recognizance to keep the peace for one year. --------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Many Steward buried in Carson Valley Cemetery, including Dire E. Steward 1865-1936 section 135 husband of Ann M

I am looking for any help with the following children, except for Sarah Ellen b. 1853 which I already have, of John Steward b. abt 1832 & Ellen Cochran Moore b. abt 1834 found living in the 1870 census in Allegheny Twp., Blair Co. PA. William born about 1857 Mary Anne born about 1858 George or Frank born 1860 John born about 1862 May born about 1864 Jennie born about 1866 *Dire or Dyre E. b. abt 1867 James Jesse b. 1870 They also had another son, Emanuel L. born abt 1873. He is age 37 living in the 1910 census of Blair Twp., Blair Co. PA. with wife, Maude J. age 34 & 4 of their 7 children: Clifford M. age 14, Edna B. age 13, Maude J. age 4 & Mary C. age 2 *Dyre E. Steward, age 44 a farmer, is found living in 1910 Allegheny Twp., Blair Co. PA with wife, Mary J age 42 & 5 of their 7 children: Ellen S. age 15, Viola age 13, Martha S. age 11, Mary age 8 & Minnie age 4. Thank you, Gloria Weiss

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 Baer, Sr., 1969, son of Gottlieb and Luise Gut Baer, husband of Bertha Taub. Clair W. Brown, 1969, son of David and Catherine Bell Brown. John T. Brown, 1969 (Juniata Gap), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, widower of Lillian Stewart. Jacob Barley, 1969, son of Solomon and Barbara Fickes Barley, widower of Edna Liebig. Harry C. Bookman, 1969, son of Samuel and Margaret Hainsey Bookman, wife of Lulu Longenecker. Barbara G. Singer Brady, 1969, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Harkins Singer, widow of Charles Brady. Mary F. Brady Fitzgerald, 1969, daughter of Eugene and Catherine Ryan Brady, widow of James Fitzgerald. William Brown, 1944 (Robertsdale), son of Jacob and Nancy Brown, husband of Elizabeth Leabhart. Miles Taylor, 1944 (Henderson Township), son of George and Isabel Wright Taylor, twice married: Minnie Rinker, Elsie Cramer. Ettie Leader Gold, 1944 (Huntingdon), wife of Lawrence Gold. J. Philip Ritchey, 1944 (Saxton), son of Abraham and Catherine Brumbaugh Ritchey, twice married: Mary Hoover, Adeline Reed. Charles Swanger, 1944 (Mill Creek), son of Leroy and Hattie David Swanger. Mina L. Snyder, 1944 (Pittsburgh), daughter of John and Mary McCauley. Thomasine Gabelia Ball, 1985 (Ebensburg), daughter of Louis and Genevieve McMullen Gabella, twice married; Glenn Ball, Lawrence Ball. Margaret Lang Larrimore McKiernan, 1985, daughter of Charles and Catherine Murray Lang, twice married; Arthur Larrimore, Robert McKiernan. Francis J. Haid, 1985 (Loretto), son of George and Annie Zerbee Haid. Russel Johnson, 1985, son of Rose Thompson, twice married; Helen Whyte, Goldie Markel. Linda Leydig Zembower, 1990 (Bedford), daughter of Hubert and Isabel May Legdig, wife of John Zembower. Harold Johncour, 1990 (New Paris), son of Peter and Mary Lees Johncour, husband of Delphine Clark. Rev. Proctor Reed, Jr., 1990 (Saxton), son of Proctor and Florence Callis Reed, husband of Dorothy Jackson. Alvin Soliday, 1990 (Alum Bank), son of John and Minnie Felix Soliday, twice married; Cora Reiter, Florence Raymond. Theodore Snyder, 1990 (Everett), son of Lewis and Minnie Steele Snyder, husband of Maxine Hockenberry. Cauley L. Smith, 1990 (formerly of Bedford), son of Orrie and Ethel Hiles Smith, husband of Marie Wigfield. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Marriage Record Malone-Cuetara John C. Malone, of Altoona, and Miss Anna A. Cuetara, of Clearfield, were quietly married at Clearfield, August 4, 1902, by Rev. Father Finnesey. While the marriage of these young people was expected by their friends in Clearfield and Altoona, the event came as a surprise. The groom is a native of Altoona, but is now secretary of the Illinois Steel company, and resides in Chicago. He was employed in the office of frank Fielding, esq., of Clearfield, a couple of years ago. They will make their home in Chicago. Beard-Weyant. On August 24, 1902, by Esquire Joseph Gordon, at his office in Lincoln township, Bedford county, Herbert Beard and Daisy Irene Weyant, both of Altoona, were married. --------------------- Williamsburg Mr. John Smith, Mrs. Winter and daughter, Mr. Robert Norris and wife and Mr. John Claar were in attendance of the Donnelly family reunion, held at Fox Run Station, on August 28. The Misses Wilkinson, of Altoona, are pleasant visitors at the home of D. T. Ketring. Miss Snavley, who has been visiting the home of Rev. Snavley and family, left for her home in Virginia after a very pleasant time spent here. Miss Lilly Miller and Miss Daisy Kuhn were pleasant visitors at the home of Jas. Riley a few days ago. Mr. Lewis Sparr has returned home from a very pleasant trip to the south. He says the railroads in the south are not like the Pennsy. At Knoxville he waited nine hours to catch a train for Chattanooga, on account of the railroad company not being able to furnish cars. Miss Amanda Smith has returned from visiting Altoona friends. Mr. Ed McFeathers of Johnstown, was a recent visitor at the home of Jas. Riley. Mr. Beegle, wife and son, of Pittsburg, and Miss Jenny Beegle, of Spruce Creek, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. Robert Fry. The dry weather is affecting the corn crop. It is dryer now than at any time this summer and the dust is terrible in our town. Miss Mullen, who has been a very pleasant guest at the home of Mr. Geo. Ross, has left for her home at McKee, Pa. Dr. J. Earnest and wife have returned home from the seashore. Miss Mary Patterson is on a trip to visit friends in Alexandria, Pa. A new meat market will be opened up in the Spencer block by Mr. J. T. O'Brien, of Hopewell, Pa. William Estep and family entertained at his home on Railroad street a few days ago several friends, who have been here on account of the reunion of the Estep family of Point View a few days ago. Some of our town people attended the citizens picnic at Alexandria on August 27. Two special trains were run from Huntingdon. Several cars of fertilizer are being unloaded at the local station and the town is full of farmers, who are hustling it home for fall use. Mr. John Hicks is on a trip to Altoona and other points in Blair county. Wm. Fay is going to sell out his grocery store. He has secured a position in Pittsburg. A number of new houses are to be built at Franklin Forge by the new quarry company there-the American Crucible company. Peaches were sold on the street here at 75 cents per basket this week. The peaches come from Mines, where a large peach orchard is located. They have a very large crop this year. Mr. William Spencer, of Philadelphia, is here on business a few days. A dancing class will be organized next Monday night in Thompson's hall here, and anyone desiring to learn can do so at a reasonable price. Miss Ada Stone has returned home from a visit to her brother in Homestead. Mr. Julius Blackburn is here on his vacation. Julius is from the Smoky city. Luther Ketring is on a visit to friends in Altoona. He expect to go on the road as a salesman soon. Miss Florence Ake, who was visiting at the home of her uncle, R. S. Fluke, has returned to her home in Philadelphia. On account of the scarcity of cars, no work was done in the quarries around here on Friday. The Enterprise Supply company is selling as fine celery as one could wish to see or eat. It is shipped direct from the celery fields at Suedeker's Pa., near Harrisburg. It leaves there in the evening and sold here the next day. ----------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

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I am seeking info on 2 William Weirs, father and son born in Scotland. Father was born 7-1838, his son William was born in 1881. We believe the father died beeween 1910 and 1920 in Blair County, possibly Altoona. He remarried in 1898 to Mary? and had 5 Keiper stepchildren in the 1900 census. The son may have lived in or near Pittsburgh, and is believed to have died there after WWII, 1945-1950. Also seeking info on Wm. Sr's daughter Mary, b. Scotland 1886, who's married name was Dublin, and probably wed in Blair County around 1905-1910. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Michele Gibson Pierson researching Gibson, Weir, Frederick, Calhoun, McKenzie, Leader

I am looking for the parents of Rebecca Jane Ness, born December 25, 1835 in what would be Huntingdon or Bedford Counties at that time. She married Daniel G. Weidel and had 8 children - Daniel S., Charles N., Edward L., Jessie F., Walter A., Anna, Sarah Ellen, and Ida Bell. both Rebecca and Daniel lived in Blair County during their marriage and are buried there in Fairview Cemetery. I would be grateful for any information on the Ness family. Thank you, Sandie Pratt

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. E. Jean Pebley Alt, 1990 (Bedford), daughter of Clifford and Helen Shaffer Pebley, widow of Herman Alt. John M. Witmer, 1990 (Woodbury), son of John and Maude Brickbill Witmer, twice married; Eleanor Campbell, Mary Horning. Theodore Fleck, Sr., 1990 (Bedford), widower of Sue Sigler. Lester Edwards, 1990 (Everett), son of Harry P. and Ella M. Burket Edwards, twice married; Dolly Wright, Ethel Weimer. Bertha M. Perrin Smith, 1990 (Cumberland, MD), daughter of Charles and Rosie Kennard Perrin, widow of Jed Smith. Juergen Baars, 1990 (CA), son of Drs. Ernst and Marianne Duesberg Baars. E. Hartley Claycomb, 1990 (Bedford), son of Dr. Hartley and Seberger Claycomb, husband of Dorothy Heming. G. Irvin Green, 1949 (Cassville), son of George and Mary Stever Green. Donald Lundquist, 1949 (Everett), son of David J. and Hilda M. Barker Lundquist, husband of Betty Hartman. Dometro Mattasuk, 1951 (formerly of Mt. Union) Katy W. Warfield Morrison, 1949 (Newton Hamilton), daughter of Noah and Mary E. Calder Warfield. Harry E. Huston, 1949 (Saltillo), son of Thomas and Caroline Irwin Huston, husband of Mary Kimmel. Fred Paterson, 1965, son of Billie and Ethel Albert Paterson, husband of Nellie Harvey. Helen McNamara Miley Peters, 1965, daughter of William and Catherine Newman McNamara. Harry Price, 1965 *small funeral notice. Blaine Pensyl, 1965 (Altoona native), son of Henry and Clarissa Lucas Pensyl, husband of Alberta Stewart. Augustine Tabacchini Pompa, 1965, daughter of Ferucci and Angelina Sabella Tabacchini, widow of Anthony Pompa. Sarah J. Pendexter, 1965 (New Florence), wife of Harry Pendexter. Louis Penner, 1965, son of Sidney and Miriam Berger Penner. Mrs. Dewey Barrett Ponist, 1965 (Coalport), daughter of Walter and Alice Johnson Barrett, wife of Joseph Ponist. Sadie Males Peck, 1965, daughter of Thomas and Catherine Carey Males, widow of Thomas Peck. George Peck, 1965, son of Howard and Edith Smith Peck,. Clarence Powley, 1965, son of Henry and Mary Powley. Victoria Sobocinski Pawlowski, 1965 (Gallitzin), daughter of Joseph and Anna Sobocinski, widow of Stanley Pawlowski. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Juniata Mrs. Samuel Gray, of Tyrone, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bert Loucks, of 523 Eighth avenue, for several weeks, has returned to her home. Mrs. Samuel Goodman, of 621 Sixth avenue, spent Wednesday with her sister, Miss N. F. Arble, of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young, of 717 Seventh avenue, recently entertained Mrs. Samuel Wells, of Elk Lick, Somerset county and Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Wells, of Tyrone. -------------------- Condition Is Critical The condition of Special Officer Warren Hauser, who is in the Altoona hospital, suffering from blood-poisoning and pneumonia, is very critical. He passed a very bad night and is no better this afternoon, there being little hope of his recovery. --------------------- Local Police News Offended because his wife would not accompany him to church, William E. Young is alleged to have gotten drunk and raised some trouble at the home. Mayor Walker last evening gave him 72 hours in the city prison, but later relented and told him to go home to his family. While E. E. Jackson was being given a hearing yesterday afternoon before Alderman Crawford, charged by J. B. Miller with keeping a vicious dog, P. J. Fagan, a spectator at the hearing, recognized the dog, when it brought into the office, as one that had attacked him a few days ago. Other's testified to the dog's bad disposition and the Alderman ordered Jackson to do away with the animal and pay the costs. John Johnson, a young Italian, failed to appear at a hearing in police court last evening to answer to the charge of carrying a concealed weapon and forfeited the security to the amount of $10.80 as a fine. Samuel H. Knode of Allensville, Pa. was arrested last evening by Special Officer Warren house, charged with the larceny of a sweater from the home of Mrs. J. H. Moreland, of 1121 Eighth avenue. Knode was given a hearing before Alderman Shuff and held in $300 bail for court. Knode was formerly a student at Juniata college in Huntingdon. ----------------- Real Estate Transfers The following were taken from the records of the county yesterday: Martha Silvey, et al, to Solomon Walters, Blair township--$350.00 Mutual Guarantee B. & L. Assn. to J. D. Hicks, Altoona--$1,482.00 Arthur M. Jaggard and wife to Mary G. and Mary R. Bartley, Altoona-----$400.00 Arthur M. Jaggard and wife to Max Gatsche, Altoona---$2,400.00 John S. Etnier and wife to J. Emory Walter, Juniata borough--$550.00 Benjamin Cohn and wife to Leah C. Hirsh, Logan township---$10,000.00 John S. Seeds and wife to Clinton W. Clouser, Juniata borough---$3,000.00 Francisco Ventree, by Sheriff to J. Banks Kurtz, Logan township---$350.00 Mary A. Redding and husband to Rebecca Green, Juniata borough---$6,300.00 Rebecca Green and husband to Mary A. Redding, Altoona----$8,900.00 Anna W. Baker, et al. to Calvin B. Bartley, Lakemont Sect. 2, Logan township----$1.00 Cyril Schell and wife to A. A. Stevens, Tyrone borough---$2,250.00 Edward B. Isett and wife to Mrs. Annie Bell, Bellwood---$70.00 Nellie R. Mott, et al. by Sheriff, to Union B. & L. Association, Juniata borough-----$150.00 John D. Harnish and wife to Joseph L. Strunk, Logan township----$600.00 Christian S. Ebaugh and husband to Charles T. Derick, Bellwood---$600.00 Daniel D. Wood to Cyril Schell, Tyrone borough----$1,500.00 Martha K. Hoopes, et al. to George W. and Julia A. Curry, Hollidaysburg----$1,500.00 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. Alfretta Anderson Swartz, 1952 (Tyrone) Charles Darr, 1951 (formerly of Saxton) Charles Roof (Mapleton) Daniel Nickum, 1959 (Duncansville) Edward Naperkoski, 1959 Elva Black, 1952 (Dudley) Florence Ferrenberg DeForrest, 1951 (Fulton Co. Native) Florida Nonemaker Nail, 1959 Gaius Brumbaugh John C. Nelson, 1959 Judith Adams, 1952 Lavenia Smith Neal, 1959 (formerly of Altoona) Mary Morrow Wasson, 1952 (Rockhill Furnace) Nancy Bradford (Morris Township) Robert Madden, 1952 (Three Springs) Roy Noble, 1959 (formerly of Williamsburg) Samuel Nofsker, 1959 (Claysburg) Verna Fox Norris, 1959 (Williamsburg) William Noll, Jr., 1959 (Duncansville) Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Married-On Tuesday last, by the Rev. David Bard, Mr. James Stewart, of Sinking Valley to Miss Rebecca Morrow. Died- In Canoe Valley, on the 13th instant, Mary Hull, daughter of Mrs. Hull, of the malignant fever, prevailing in that place. By accounts from Frankstown, we are informed, that on Thursday the 7th inst., a fire broke out in the woods near to Hollidaysburg, which communicated to the Presbyterian Church, and nothing could be saved from that venerable pile, except a table, before it was entirely consumed. It is to be hoped, however, from the public spirit of the Congregation, that a new one will soon be erected on a more modern plan than the former. ------------------------------ FOUND On the road leading from Huntingdon to Petersburg, some time since, a POCKET-BOOK containing a number of papers of importance to the owner. It can be got by applying to the Printer, and paying for this notice. -------------- 50 DOLLARS REWARD Ran Away from the subscriber, living in Rapho township, Lancaster county, on the 5th of March last, a Mulatto lad, named Joe Shirkey, about 20 years of age, about 6 feet high, a stout well made fellow with a good countenance. Had on when he went away, a brown roundabout, a pair of buckskin trowsers, good shoes and stockings and an old castor hat. It is probable he may have changed his clothing. Whoever takes up and secures said run-away in any Jail, so that I can get him again, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges. JOHN HAYS May 13, 1807 ---------------------------- KIMBER A. BARTON Respectfully solicits the enrolled citizens of the 2d Brigade, 10th division, of Pennsylvania Militia, for their votes and interest, for the office of BRIGADE-INSPECTOR at the approaching election. Should he be so fortunate as to be elected to that Office, the favor will be acknowledged with gratitude. Shirleysburg, May 24, 1807 --------------------- All persons indebted to the estate of John Palmer, late of Shirley township, Huntingdon County, deceased, by Bond, Note, Book account or otherwise; are requested to come forward on or before the 20th day of June next, and make payment, otherwise suits will be brought without respect to persons. And all those having demands against said estate, are requested to present their accounts properly attested for settlement, on or before the day above mentioned. ELIZABETH PALMER, Administratrix May 25, 1807 ---------------- The following is a copy of a genuine direction, upon a letter not long since sent from Lancaster county, to a person in Philadelphia, in order to be forwarded by the first vessel for Ireland. "To Dennis M'Farrow in the county of Tipperara in the kingdom of Ireland and if he should not be there deliver it to Bridget Dougherty his first cousin and if she should be dead deliver it to Brady M'Con perhaps he may be hung for he was a little light fingered, and if that should be the case deliver it to his great Uncle Allen M'Cafferty however he talk'd some time ago of going over to England to collect some monies due his Aunt Lizzy and if that should be the case then please deliver it to Mr. Farron Walnut who lives at the sign of the green tree." --------------------------------- 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, please email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. J. Donald McMullen, 1990 (Armagh), son of J. Edward and Verna Ake McMullen, husband of Virginia Bowser. Marion B. Way Mitchell Mullin, 1990 (Pennknoll Village), daughter of Cloyd and Sara Oster Way, twice married; Jack Mitchell, Harold Mullin. Shelly P. Robinette, 1990 (Bedford), son of Sherman and Edith Robinette. Lloyd S. Fisher, 1990 (Bedford), son of William and Della Hammer Fisher, husband of Dora Ferguson. Betty Morris Williams, 1990 (Friends Cove native), daughter of Glenn and Ruth Shoemaker Morris, widow of Roger E. Williams. Edwin A. Stillwagon, 1990 (Bedford), son of Samuel and Margaret Stillwagon, widower of Hallie Hart. W. Harold Wyerman, 1972 (Duncansville), son of William and Mary Caltabaugh Wyerman, husband of Pearl Schultz. John R. Woods, 1972, son of William and Julia Reilly Woods, husband of LaVerne Flick. Daniel G. Walter, 1972, son of Harry and Mary Ritchey Walter, husband of Rose McNelis. Bertha M. Hoffman Weikert, 1972 (Tyrone), daughter of Amos and Lida Heck Hoffman, wife of Harry Weikert. Asa A. Widdowson, 1972 (Hollidaysburg), son of Royden and Harriet McDowell Widdowson, husband of Thelma Stever. Alexander Williamson, 1972 (Gallitzin), son of James and Isabelle Wilson Williamson, widower of Amy Fiaitz. J. Edward Weakland, 1972, son of Thadius and Mary Eckenrode Weakland, husband of Pearl Lorenzen. Della M. Wertz White, 1972 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Edison and Susie Freidenbloom Wertz, widow of Howard White. Walter W. Welsh, 1972 (Tipton), son of Thomas and Mary Ardery Welsh, widower of Virginia Ammerman. Chalmer E. Ketner, 1963 (Martinsburg), son of Harry and Mary Glass Ketner, twice married; Sarah Barnett, Mary Butt. John Kowalchik, 1963 (Wood), son of George and Mary Stefko Kowalchik, husband of Helen Muha. Elsie B. Bush Jenkins, 1963 (Huntingdon), daughter of Christopher and Sarah Ridenour Bush, wife of Clarence Jenkins. Jesse Beatty, 1963, son of Jordan and Kathryn Dickinson Beatty, husband of Mrs. Marie C. Walker. Charlotte Kensinger Dickinson, 1963 (Saxton), daughter of Benjamin and Susan Kensinger, wife of Edward Dickinson. Isaac Meade Black, 1963 (Star Route), son of David and Elizabeth Baker Black, husband of Pearl M. Cutchall. H. Earl Hewitt, 1930, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hewitt. Anthony Patrola, 1930, son of John and Lucia Patrola. Newton H. Sunderland, 1930, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sunderland. Ellen Stuart, 1930 (State College), widow of John W. Stuart. Angelo Amato, 1930, husband of Maria Raia. Rebecca Baird Gibson, 1930, daughter of Rupert and Elizabeth Baird, wife of Harry Gibson. Delia Lloyd Stoler, 1963 (Saxton), daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Isenberg Lloyd, wife of J. Homer Stoler. Anna T. Johnson Robb, 1963 (Hesston), daughter of Siguard and Johannah Johnson, wife of Lawrence Robb. Mona Smith McAlister, 1963 (Saxton), daughter of William and Maude V. Everhart Smith, wife of William McAlister. Bessie Thomas, 1963 (OH, formerly of Robertsdale) *funeral notice. Louis Price, 1963 (Broad Top), son of Benjamin and Joanna Shaffer Price. Frank Shimer, 1963 (Easton) Berlyn E. Cornelius, 1963 (Saltillo), son of Harry and Lou Parks Cornelius, husband of Hattie Ramsey. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hollidaysburg Messers. J. Luden Henry, John O'Neill and Edward S. Ritter, viewers appointed by the court to lay out a road, connecting the old Hollidaysburg turnpike with the Lakemont road held a special meeting on Saturday last, in regard to same. They decided that the new road should begin on the Hollidaysburg turnpike at a point where Good's land enters it from Eldorado, then along the line between the Lane and Campbell's farms, to the Lakemont road, entering it near the residence of Mr. James Fasic, just south of Lakemont. This improvement will be a great convenience to drivers who desire to reach Lakemont park and other points in that vicinity, inasmuch as the long drive around the old plank road crossing south of Llyswen can be eliminated. At the regular monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg school board held last evening the truant officer reported having found twenty-eight cases of truancy during the past month. Superintendent L. A. Marsh reported that 322 boys and 283 girls, or a sum total of 605 pupils were attending the schools. The average attendance is 437, and the percentage of attendance is 94. The board of directors signified a desire to contribute to the success of the Lincoln centenary meeting to be held on Friday evening, and the public school teachers and pupils will take an active part in the program. A special meeting for men only will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church of this place. A men's chorus of twenty-four voices will lead the singing. Mr. C. A. Lucas, a worker in the Altoona Young Men's Christian association will address the meeting. The revival services which are being held each evening this week are largely attended and most interesting. Up to this time nineteen persons have signified their desire to become Christians. The public is cordially invited to attend. The following directors of the Citizen's National bank of this place were elected to serve the ensuing year of 1909, at a special meeting of the stockholders held yesterday afternoon: Peter S. Duncan, John K. McLanahan, jr., Lynn A. Brua, Oliver H. Hewit, Thomas J. Baldridge, Dr. Jonathan T. Leet and John S. Vipond. Mr. William P. Winters of Hollidaysburg and Miss Cora M. young of Duncansville were united in holy wedlock last evening at St. Michael's Catholic church of this place, by the rector, Rev. Father George Bock. The attendants were Mr. William Metzgar and Miss Grace Shoemaker, both of Hollidaysburg. The following list of candidates for council will be submitted to the Republican electors at the coming primary elections: Second ward, John P. Jacobs, Blair B. Young; Third ward, Dr. Samuel C. Smith, George W. Williams. At the annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of this place held yesterday, the following directors were chosen to serve the ensuing year: Jesse L. Hartman, Dr. A. L. Garver, W. A. Huff, D. L. Dillinger, W. I. Woodcock, James W. Gromiller and Harry W. Webber. --------------------- Funeral Notices The funeral of Mrs. Celia Wolfberg took place today, interment being made at the Hebrew cemetery. The funeral of James F. McNoldy will take place tomorrow afternoon, with services in the First United Brethren church at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Friends may view the remains this evening between the hours of 7 and 9 o' clock. 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. Stella Kimberling, 1949 (Mt. Union), daughter of Roy and Florence Gibbons Kimberling. Rev. Phillip T. Gorman, 1949 Sennie Banks Shetrom, 1949 (Huntingdon), daughter of Alfred and Julia Showalter Banks, widow of William A. Shetrom. Rev. Dr. C. A. Hartung, 1949 (Butler Co. native), son of George and Mary Kline Hartung. Sheldon R. Runk, 1949 (Everett), son of Raymond and Estella Welch Runk, husband of Mabel R. Pepple. Jennie A. Getchey Putt, 1949 (Saxton), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Getchey, widow of Harry Putt. Percy Foor, 1990 (Everett), son of Albert and Jennie Foor, husband of Marjorie Gephart. Chrystal Amick Morris, 1990 (Clearville), daughter of Humphrey and Laura Steckman Morris, wife of Leonard Morris. Flora Elder Glover, 1911 (Pittsburgh), daughter of C. H. Elder. George W. Frontz, 1911 (Millerstown) George D. Kauffman, 1911 (Bakers Summit) Patrick Dugan, 1948 (Osceola Mills native), son of William and Catherine Summers Dugan, husband of Jennie McCurker. Luella Whitaker Detwiler, 1948 (Martinsburg), daughter of George and Elizabeth Eshelman Whitaker, wife of George Detwiler. Albert Dietrick, 1948 (Hastings), son of Martin and Chistiana Yahner Dietrick, husband of Mary E. McHugh. Mary M. Drass, 1948 (Hollidaysburg native), daughter of John and Elizabeth Gill Drass. Evaline Durbin, 1948 (Chest Springs)*small death notice. Martha Jane Davis, 1948 (Shirley Township), daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Copenhaver Davis. Nicole O. Doyle, 1948, daughter of Norman and Olive Hoenstine Doyle. Virginia Butler Damback, 1948 (Elwood City) Nellie F. Meinhart Dalton, 1948, daughter of William and Margaret Meinhart, widow of James Dalton. Frederick Dreier, 1948 (Gallitzin), husband of Margaret Hanke. Olive Haines Dale, 1948, daughter of Pete and Mary Rank Haines, widow of Albert Dale. Francis Douglas, 1948 (Tyrone) *small death notice. Mary Dorko, 1948 (Barnesboro), wife of John Dorko. *small death notice. Edward Douglas, 1948 (Sankertown), son of William and Agnes Clark Douglas, husband of Jane Cox. John Dorko, 1948 (Barnesboro) Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Recent Weddings At half-past 6 on Thursday evening at St. John's Catholic church Mr. James M. Stevens of Altoona and Miss Florence Storm, formerly of Pittsburgh, were united in marriage by Rev. Father Brielly. The attendants were Mr. Joseph A. Sanders, of Altoona, and Miss Ida M. Waltz, of Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens will go to housekeeping immediately, and will reside on Margaret avenue. On August 18th, 1886, at 8 o'clock p. m., in St. James German Evangelical Lutheran church of Altoona, Pa., by Rev. H. J. H. Lemcke, Mr. Charles F. Gamber and Miss Anna Mary Steurer, both of Altoona, were united in the bonds of matrimony. The bridal party was attended by Mr. Martin Mueller and Miss Magdelena Steurer. At 1 o'clock a. m., the young couple left with the fast line on a trip east. ----------------------------- Struck by Lightning Mr. Frank Cox, who lives on the Ake farm, some distance below Blair Furnace, was engaged in hauling in oats on Monday last. He was on the wagon when a bolt of lightning struck the load, rendering him unconscious and causing him to fall to the ground, fortunately landing on his feet. A Mr. Nearhoof, who was pitching the oats onto the wagon, was also stunned. The lightning struck one of the horses attached to the wagon, knocking it senseless for a time. ------------------------------ Both Snakes were Killed Mr. Joseph Seguin, residing on the Allegheny mountain, on Saturday last was picking blackberries in company with several ladies at the Green Spring camp. While thus engaged, one of the party noticed two huge rattlesnakes snugly coiled up on a board and notified Mr. Seguin. That gentleman immediately brought his trusty shotgun into service, it being fortunately near by, and succeeded in killing both reptiles at one shot. One of them sported twelve rattles and the other fourteen. ------------------------------------------- Snyder Township Teachers Thursday Superintendent Likens held the annual examination of applicants for the schools of Snyder township. At the close of the examination the school board met and made the following appointments: Bald Eagle, L. H. Woomer; Pines, Miss M. A. Waring; Elk Run, H. G. Baird; Bangham, Miss Belle Miller; Hickory Bottom, J. J. Grazier; Pike, Miss Sadie Dixon;???? Mr. S. B. Green. Length of term, six months. Salary, $35. ------------------- City and Country Harry Nicewonger, the 15 year old son of T. H. Nicewonger, employed by C. T. Sharpe & Co., butchers, Eleventh avenue, while investigating a sausage cutter Friday, had his right knee caught in the machine and very painfully bruised. Our merchants and others should be on the lookout for a young man who is canvassing the city selling a plating for show cases. The article is inferior and will not stand the test, as an Eleventh avenue merchant is welling to testify, having been taken in Friday. The Taylor manufacturing company, of Chambersburg, is building two 125-horse power engines, one 80-horse power engine and three boilers for the electric light plant of this city. The bricklayers are at work on the building on Tenth avenue. A force of men are engaged at work excavating for the stonework of the Seventh street bridge. A large derrick has been erected by which means the dirt is raised to the street and then hauled back to help fill in the approaches. The work will be rapidly pushed forward. We take pleasure in called the attention of the trade to the card appearing in our paper to-day of "M. Oppenheimer & Co., this being the largest and oldest, as well as the only house in Pittsburgh, who manufacture an entire line of clothing and keep a full line of woolens and tailor trimmings for the merchant tailor trade. It will pay the trade generally to give this house a call before making their purchases. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Does anyone know where I can get information on Gilday Stone Quarry, Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg. Possibly spelled Gildea. My great grandfather listed working there on his alien registration form in October 1940. Trisha

I just received the death certificate of my ggrandfather, James R. WEAVER. His address was given as 835 E. 6th Ave., Logan Twp., (Altoona was given as the city, but crossed out). He died in Jan. 1931, but I haven't been able to find him in the 1930 census using the Ancestry.com census index. I then used Ancestry and tried to search the people who lived on E. 6th Ave. I used Blair Co., Altoona, District 6 on image 23 and found 6th Ave, but the highest house number was 831. This was listed as 6th Ave., but on his death certificate, it was listed as E. 6th Ave. Could someone tell me if I need to try to find an E. 6th Ave. rather than 6th Ave.? Thank you for any help on this. Jan Stitz jstitz@stark.kent.edu

I am looking for the children of John Scutchall b. March 08, 1905 to George Scutchall & Elizabeth Maddocks in Blair Co. PA. d. January 1965 in Aitch, PA. He married Lavada Settle b. March 15, 1905 to Jacob Settle & Georgianna Brewer. She died March 1984. Thanks for anyones help, Gloria Weiss