I remember my grandmother calling Italians "Dagos" and my grandfather telling her not to use that in front of the grandkids, it wasn't polite, and if we used it , it could start a fight.T his was in the 1950's. He however, would ask us to run down to the corner store and get "some of that good Dago bread" when we were having spaghetti ant meatballs.

Reference the below-given definitions kindly provided by Ms. Gray: Source: Webster's Dictionary Dago: a dark-skinned person of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or other Latin descent. Hun: Any savage or destructive person. ___________________________________________ I might add that most words carry a gloss (or unique connotation) based on the time period and location in which they are used. For example, in the general Blair County area, during World War I, the word "Huns" referred pejoratively to the Germans. But earlier, at the turn of the century, the word had a totally different meaning. Without putting too fine a point to it, the reference here -- to Huns and Dagos -- was to two groups of people coming into the country in that time period, some of whom (probably very few) made it to Altoona. The "Huns" (or "Hunkies", as they were more frequently referred to) were immigrants from Eastern Europe, primarily from Hungary. The appellation "Dagos" referred almost exclusively to immigrants from Italy. The fear was that these new immigrants would work so cheaply that jobs would be lost by the local citizenry.

Source: Websters Dictionary Dago: a dark-skinned person of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or other Latin descent. Hun: Any savage or destructive person.

Hello Fellow Listers: Below from the Altoona Mirror, Blair Co., PA. 1891. What are Huns or Dagos??? " Everything looks favorable for the starting of work on the Altoona & Wopsononock railroad by the new contractor next Monday. We have been informed that no Huns or Dagos need apply. If this is correct it will be a good thin, as we have a number of men in and around Juniata who are out of employment." Thanks in advance for your answers! Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., Pa.

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. LLoyd Mellott, 1941 (Everett), son of James and Susan Snyder Mellott, husband of Stella Brown. Donald Hawkinsmith, 1990 (Harrisonville native), son of Leonard and Susan Malot Hawkinsmith. J. Ralph McIntyre, 1990 (Everett), son of Gilbert and Florence Rankin McIntyre, husband of Carol Mountain. Carrie B. Crawford Wentz, 1990 (Johnstown), daughter of James and Louisa Smith Crawford, widow of Frank Wentz. Edward L. Cook, 1990 (Bedford Co. native), son of Edward and Reba Heister Cook, husband of Leona Rohan. Stella Swartzwelder Bennett, 1990 (Chaneyville native), daughter of Harry and Amanda O'Neal Swartzwelder, widow of Samuel Bennett. Irma M. Harbaugh Claycomb, 1990 (Bedford), daughter of Jacob and Mae Mickle Harbaugh, wife of Elmer Claycomb. Joseph Van Ormer, 4-11-1904, (Van Ormer), twice married; Sarah Cubbison, Mrs. Rachel Hersberger. David Hoover, 4-11-1904 (New Florence) W. S. Mayo, 4-11-1904 (Clarion Co.) Minta M'Qwon, 4-11-1904 (Punxsutawney), wife of Postmaster David M'Qwon. Col. Frank Jeffers, 1-07-1904, twice married; Ella Shuler, Carrie Eby. Anthony Gill, 1-07-1904 (Cambria Co.) John Edward Estep, 1-07-1904 (Juniata), son f Irvin and Naomi Estep. Pearl H. Ferris Turner Gallaher, 1991 (Portage), daughter of Edward and Cora Jenners Ferris, twice married; Albert Turner, James E. Gallaher. Donald M. Hardie, Sr., 1991, son of James and Myra Means Hardie, husband of Virginia L. Patterson. Miriam S. Hubler Long, 1991 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Harvey and Edna Green Hubler, widow of Chester Long. Salvatore F. Tamburrion, 1991, son of Joseph and Antonia Fusco Tamburrino, widower of Angela Natale. John E. Dirrigl, 1991 (Altoona native), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dirrigl, husband of Gladys. Martha Glasgow Pell, 1991 (Cambria Co. native), daughter of John T. and Carrie Lee Glasgow, wife of Clements Pell. Sara Andrews Koontz, 1938 (Monroe Township native), daughter of John and Susan Shaffer Andrews, wife of Charles Koontz. Clara Meese Keenan, 1938 (Cambria Co.), widow of Thomas Keenan. Gertrude Brengle Kintner, 1938 (Bedford Co. native), daughter of Vachel and Henrietta Mervine Brengle, wife of Adrian Kintner. Thomas Kerlin, 1938, son of John and Catherine Koons Kerlin, husband of Annie Trout. Frank Knepper, 1938 (Berlin) John J. Kramer, 1938 (Bedford Co. native), son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kramer. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

At Court this morning the following business was transacted: A rule to show cause why the execution of Union Planing Mill Company vs. Thomas Bloom should not be stayed, was awarded. John Clark, committee of Adam Acker, a lunatic, was empowered to mortgage the real estate for $300. The bond of John Munndorf, trustee of the estate of Margery Snare, was approved. William L. Lingenfelter, guardian of Clara Elizabeth Inkrott, was discharged. John H. Saw and John W. Bracken were appointed appraisers to set aside personal property of Simon Baird, deceased, due his widow. In the case for damages, brought by Mrs. Anna M. Ray against William G. Waring and Edmund Waring, the jury awarded the plaintiff $8.00 damages for the tearing down of the division fences between two lots of property, in Tyrone. In the case for price of merchandise sold, brought by F. G. Albright against Peter Ranelli, the jury found for the plaintiff $145.36, with interest from April 20, 1891. In the case of Jesse Diggins vs. A. S. Price and Jno. C. Weston, the jury found for the plaintiff $1,466, subject to the opinions of the court on the points reserved. The case of Christopher Buck vs. The Borough of Tyrone was on trial when court adjourned at noon. The plaintiff in this case is a veteran soldier who brings this action against the borough for $300.00 bounty money due him as a volunteer in the Union army from that place, in 1864. This is the first case of its kind that has ever been tried in this county, and its result will be awaited with much interest by several veterans, who have similar cases. The defendant's plea is the statue of limitations. ------------------------ Juniata Jottings It is rumored here that several landlords have served notice upon the tenants that their rent would be advanced after the 1st of April. This, we think is a bad move upon the part of the landlords, as rents here are now 20 per cent higher than in the city, taking taxes into consideration. Advantage should not be taken of the mechanics and laborers who desire to locate near their work. Houses will be plenty inside of three or four months, and then the money sharks who insist upon exorbitant rents will get left. Several cases of measles, whooping cough, and even the grip is reported to be around here, but so far there is nothing more serious. A real estate agent has dropped down into our midst. He also will drop 25 cents into the slot for the MIRROR. Everything looks favorable for the starting of work on the Altoona & Wopsononock railroad by the new contractor next Monday. We have been informed that no Huns or Dagos need apply. If this is correct it will be a good thin, as we have a number of men in and around Juniata who are out of employment. What is needed here now is an energetic person to start a laundry. It is said that our population has increased by one. Dave won't acknowledge the corn, but time will tell when the hush-a bye baby song is heard in the land. Have you heard the latest news? If not, then take the evening MIRROR and keep yourself posted as to the doings in our lively town. Mr. Joseph Lear, one of our boarding house keepers, is running a cigar store up town (city). Joseph is a disabled railroader, having lost a leg some time ago in a freight train wreck on the Western Division. Joseph Dougherty, the Juniata shop water carrier, is nursing a boil on his neck. Officer Calderwood was visible on our streets yesterday. One of our merchants is speaking of the thirty day trust (or bust) system, says he wanted the rest of the merchants to enter into an agreement with their customers to commence on the next payday to pay cash for what they needed to live on during the coming month. By so doing the merchant would be enabled to pay cash and sell on a margin sufficiently close to satisfying all parties, and at the end of each month the customers would be able to pay a dollar or two on the old debt. But the majority of the merchants thought the old way best, and so it stands. Do not let the street car tracts extension drop out of your mind. This would be a good time to make a break, as the snow is fast disappearing, and the frost in the ground does not amount to much. ------------------- The Marriage Record Wednesday evening, January 28, at 8 o'clock, Mr. W. B. Hershey was married to Miss Minnie Burkheimer, at the home of the bride's parents, No. 201 Howard avenue, by Rev. T. P. Orner. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Does anyone who is buried in the cemetery in GreenWood Furnance State Park? ----- The three most dangerous things are a programmer with a soldering iron, a manager who codes, and a user who gets ideas. ----

In a message dated 05/24/2003 2:01:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, zxcqwe123@netzero.net writes: > Tyrone of Today was a PABlair list project, transcribed by list members and placed in the Archives by Judy Banja. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/blair/history/tyronetodaypablair1.txt Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Does anyone have a copy of this work that could lookup a name on p. 54? This work covered Blair Co. as well as Tyrone, and the family I am researching lived in both counties. I'm interested in finding whether it is a brief mention or a whole write up on Rudolph. ---Richard

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. Pauline Kratzer Drass, 1990 (Duncansville), daughter of George and Regina Kelly Kratzer, wife of Albert Tim Drass. Father Humphrey Connors, 1975 (Iowa), son of Patrick and Marjorie McLaughlin Connors. Alice C. Foor Conover, (Everett), daughter of Joseph and Tresa Smith Foor, widow of William J. Conover. Samuel Conover, 1961 (Bedford), son of Isaiah and Emilie Crist Conover, widower of Nancy Hetrick. Hamilton Kittner, 1909. Donald Gray Corrigan, 1909, son of Arthur and Martha Corrigan. William T. Gardner, 1909 (Bellwood) Samuel Eby, 1909 (Huntingdon) Anastasia Delozier, 1909 (Cambria Co. native) Emily Robeson, 1909 *Funeral notice. William Allen, 1909 *Funeral notice. William D. Hann, 1990 (Warfordsburg), son of Jacob and Dovie Mellott Hann, widower of Dorothy Deshong. C. Elizabeth Avey Grimes, 1990 (Everett), daughter of Waldo and Margaret Felton Avey, widow of Daniel Grimes. Gladys Shroyer Reese, 1990 (Hundman), daughter of Harmon and Ruth Clites Shroyer, widow of Luther Reese. Ethel P. Clouse, 1990 (Everett), daughter of Daniel and Tyrannus Lowry Clouse. Harry A. Mowry, 1990 (Imler), son of William and Sarah Miller Mowry, husband of Mary A. Claycomb. Marjorie Steel, 1990 (Everett), daughter of Maxwell and Nellie Rinker Steel. Frank D. Rainey, 1990 (Everett), son of James and Eileen Rainey, husband of Jean Bollman. Fred Barkley Sparks, 1990 (Iowa, formerly of Everett), son of Joseph and Anna P. Beck Barkley, husband of Clara Barton. Roddy Elliott, 1905 (Hollidaysburg) Samuel Bottenfield, 1905 (Williamsburg), husband of Mary Cowen. Alois Trenkle, 1905 Mary M. Stehle, 1905, widow of John Stehle. Josephine Russo, 1918 (Frankstown) Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Romesburg-Cummings On Railroad street, Saxton, at the home of Mr. Cummings, foreman of the Saxton brick works, Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m., his daughter, Florence Edna, was united in marriage to Samuel D. Romesburg of Garrett, Pa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. W. McGuire. The newly married couple will make their future home in Garrett. Nelson-Brumbaugh Jerome Nelson, a young farmer of Logan township, residing near Gardner's Mills, and Miss Olive Brumbaugh of Juniata, formerly of New Enterprise, Bedford county, were married last evening at 7 o'clock, at the parsonage of the East Altoona Methodist Episcopal church, by the pastor, the Rev. E. V. Brown. They will reside in Logan township. Zimmerman-Grassmyer At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bayles, 303 Sixth avenue, Mr. Elmer Ellsworth Zimmerman of Grassville, Pa., and Miss Margaret B. Grassmyer of Longfellow, Pa., were united in marriage Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The beautiful ring ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal church was used, little Miss Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bayles carrying the ring, on a silver plate. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Anderson, the ladies being beautifully dressed in white silk, carrying bunches of red and white carnations. The men wore the conventional black. After the service, which was performed by the Rev. H. H. Crotsley, they all retired to the dining hall to partake of dainty refreshments. Their relatives and friends all join in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage over the matrimonial sea of life. English-Filer Mr. William B. English of 2524 Maple avenue and Miss Blanche Irene Filer of 805 Fourth avenue were married at Youngstown, O., January 9. They will reside in this city, the groom being employed by the Pennsylvania railroad company. Marriage License Record Harry P. Rauck and Nancy Rabold, both of Altoona. Vincent Bortman of Altoona and Emma Boerman of Portage, Cambria county. William P. Winters of Hollidaysburg and Cora Young of Duncansville. David Goodman and Mary Emma Jenkins, both of Juniata. -------------------------------------------- Horace C. Will, aged 19, of 223 East Fourth avenue, caught the second finger of his right hand in a clog hanger of an engine truck in the Twelfth street shops, yesterday afternoon, and the end of the finger was crushed to such an extent that it was amputated at the hospital. --------------------------------------------------------- On Friday evening a happy crowd of young people gathered at Eleventh avenue and Eleventh street, with Mr. Ferman Botwright, as leader, and boarded a car for Tyrone, at which place they were et and ushered to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Van Scoyote at 1461 Logan avenue, an uncle of Mr. Botwright's, where they were all waiting for the happy crowd. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The crowd being all strangers to the waiting people Mr. Botwright created much laughter by introducing everyone, after which several delightful games were played, vocal selections rendered and several piano duets by members of the party. The most comical event of the evening was when Edgar Shultzaberger, in playing a game, had to get up on the floor and cry like a baby. At midnight a dainty lunch was served after which some very fine singing was enjoyed by all in the early morning hours until the clock struck 2 when they all left, after rendering two selected hymns out on the sidewalk. They returned on the 3:01 train to Altoona. Those present were: Misses Almeda Mosel, Virginia McKenna, Daisy McCoy, Leora Sutton, Arlie Hite, Anna Stitt, Kathryn Kraft and Edna Engle; Messrs. John Rahm, Ferman Botwright, Ralph Isenberg, Steward Edmiston, Edgar Shultzaberger, Fred McKenna, Walter Hunt, William Yon and Clyde McCoy, all of Altoona, Ruth Igo, Ruth McConahy, Jane Shell, Margaret Jones and Joseph Gunwaker of Tyrone. Mr. Banks Troxell and Miss McMahon of Punxsytawney. ------------------------- Saturday evening was very pleasantly spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Krebs at Bellwood in honor of Mr. Kreb's 44th birthday; also, those of his near relatives whose birthdays fall in January. The tables were beautifully decorated and the famous chicken and waffle supper was served, after which the hours passed swiftly by in merry games and music. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Lowther and daughter Mary, and Mrs. Thomas Frazier of Bellwood; Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Fortney of Pinecroft; Mr. and Mrs. Raybold, Assessor F. S. Musser and wife, F. R. Pierce and wife, G. H. Musser and son Allen Ray, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hoffman and son, Samuel, Mr. Samuel Stover, Miss Helen Musser, Mrs. J. L. Musser and Mrs. Alive Weaver, all of Altoona. ---------------------------- 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 sent the obit was sent to the list. Sadie Rickabaugh Miller, 1930, widow of James W. Miller. Francis X. Kramer, 1930, widower of Mary Nirshel. Julia McGivney Airhart, 1930, wife of Bartholomew Airhart, daughter of James and Mary McGivney. Clyde A. Stiffler, 1930 (Cherry Tree), son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stiffler. Louis Tadiri, 1930. Samuel Stoner Biesecker, 1930 Margaret Smith Wible, 1930, widow of G. C. Wible. John P. Smith, 1930. Fannie Rhodes Snyder, 1933 (Tyrone), daughter of John and Harriet Holderman, wife of Samuel F. Snyder. Marie Biddle Watkins, 1933 (Phila.), daughter of Dr. Jonathan and Mrs. Biddle. Helen Bowser, 1933 (Mill Creek), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowser. Mrs. Howard Moore, 1915 (New Paris) Addie Brenneman Meirley, 1915 (Alexandria), wife of Duane Meirley. Jacob Schirf, 1915 (Nicktown) Harry Atherton, 1944 (formerly of Huntingdon) Harry Thomas, 1944, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, husband of Cara Matson. John O. Householder, 1944 (McConnellstown), son of John and Samantha Weaver Householder, husband of Alice Jordan. Alexander Perkins, 1900 Mary Wilson Houck, 1900, daughter of Solomon and Susan Wilson, wife of Alem T. Houck. Margaret Bell Riddle, 1905 (Antis Twp.), daughter of John and Elizabeth Bell, widow of James Watson Riddle. Mrs. M. A. J. Leech Christy, 1905, daughter of John and Harriet R. Leech, widow of Dr. John Christy. Franklin B. Garrett, 1904, son of John Garrett Marvin Leslie, 1999 (Claysburg), son of George and Emma Dibert Leslie, husband of Reba Ickes. Rev. Mark Michael, 1999, son of Jacob and Mary Billman Michael, husband of Mabel Newlin. Earl Conrad, 1999, son of Anthony and Margaret Weakland Conrad, husband of Violet Greiner. Isabelle Davis Shuta, 1991 (Lakemont), daughter of Edward and Besse Vandevander Davis, wife of Stephen Shuta. Mary A. Stemerick, 1991 (WV, formerly of Pittsburgh and Pavia), daughter of William and Pauline Maleay Stemerick. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Two More Accidents Last night about 11:30 o'clock as engine No. 696 was being taken out of the Middle Division round house, Harry McCord, who is employed as a yard brakeman, attempted to get on board when he was caught between the tank and wall of what is known as the tunnel, being squeezed through a space of only about eight inches. Being picked up from where he had fallen, the ambulance was summoned and he was taken to the hospital where an examination of his injuries was made and it was found that while no bones were broken he had sustained severe internal injuries, the extent of which it would require time to determine. During the night he expectorated large quantities of blood and his sufferings were very great. He is a married man, 24 years of age and has his home at No. 321 Seventh avenue. While in the act of cutting a train of cars near Fourth Street, last evening, brakeman W. S. Davis endeavored to draw a coupling pin when his lift hand was caught and severely squeezed. He was taken to the hospital where it was ascertained that the second finger had been so crushed that its amputation at the first joint was necessary. The thumb was also badly injured but it was thought this member could be saved. After his wounds had received proper treatment he was removed to his home at No. 1005 Fifth avenue. this is the second accident with which Mr. Davis has met within a short time, he having received painful injury only lately be being struck on the shoulder by a piece of a broken coupling in which, after snapping in two pieces, flew to the top of a box car, where he was standing. -------------------------- City Criminal Matters There was one hearing at the Mayor's office this morning, because the officers who made the arrests last night were attending court. There were six arrests. Willis Mercy, for being disorderly while coasting; Frank Endres, drunk and committing a nuisance; John McMonigal, committing a nuisance; W. H. Neuwahl, disorderly while coasting-fined $1.00; John Jones, committing a nuisance; and William Eagan, a plain drunk. ------------------------------------ This Morning's Session The county criminal courts reconvened at Hollidaysburg this morning, at 9 o'clock, Hon. John Dean on the bench. There was no noticeable decrease in the large number of persons present during the previous days, and the Grand Jury still continued its labors, grinding out a grist of criminal indictments. The following business was transacted at this morning's session: The Grand Jury made return of the following bills of indictment: Com. vs. Charles Estright. Larceny. Receiving stolen goods. A true bill. Com. vs. Joseph Hirt. Larceny. Receiving stolen goods. A true bill. Com. vs. William Darby and Emma Darby. Larceny; keeping a disorderly house; keeping a bawdy house. A true bill. Com. vs. Tony Pompell. Selling liquor without a license and to minors. A true bill. Com vs. Dominico Stravoli. Selling liquor without license and to minors. A true bill. Com. vs. Boyd Gilmore. Murder. A true bill. Out of forty-five cases before the Grand Jury, true bills have been returned in forty-three cases. Com. vs. Charles Reed and William Denniston. Charged with entering the coal office of J. J. Canan in Altoona, and stealing the sum of $16. This case was on trial when court adjourned last night, and absorbed the attention of the court and jury throughout the morning. The defendants claimed that they were peddlers from Ohio, had never been in Canan's office, but they admitted that they were in Altoona, at the time under assumed names. After the jury had head the arguments of Hon. A. S. Landis, the prisoner's counsel, and District Attorney Bell, they retired to their room at 12 o'clock noon. -------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. F. L. Schneider, agent for the Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, to-day paid the widow of the late Clement Jaggard, $21,389 on a policy held by him in that company. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Does anyone know the price of a birth certificate that dates to 1828. Thanks, Maxine

I need the address and directions to the ALBRIGHT cemetery. I believe it is in the Roaring Springs Area. Possibly Bristol or Woodbury? Leroy Imler I am researching HALE and CASNER.

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the name and date sent to the list. Jacob Stapleton, 1954, son of Isaac and Blanche Zook Stapleton, husband of Lorane Potter. North C. Shaver, 1954 (Johnstown), son of Newville and Anna Mitchell Shaver, husband of Alma Pearson. Arminta K. Crum Steel, 1954 (Saxton), daughter of George and Mary Stroup Crum, widow of Oliver Steel. Valetta P. Krieger Donahoe, 1954 (Coalmont), daughter of Samuel and Cora Hughes Krieger, wife of Edward Donahoe. Annie Cornelius Hendershot Calderwood, 1954 (Tyrone), daughter of Peter and Eva Pheasant Cornelius, twice married; Jacob Hendershot, James Calderwood. Russell Swope, 1954 (Wells Tannery), son of Mary Swope Moser, husband of Hazel Shaw. Catherine Myers, 1920, wife of Robert Myers. Mattie F. Laughlin Miller, 1920, daughter of Samuel and Mary A. Laughlin, wife of Ernest Miller. Dilla Lambert Ober, 1945 (Boswell), daughter of Edward and Maria Wagner Lambert, widow of Kane Ober. Janet Campbell O'Hara, 1945 (Ernest), daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Stirling Campbell, wife of Alexander O'Hara. Margaret Carl Overberger, 1945 (Hastings), daughter of John and Martha Kline Carl, wife of John Overberger. Anastasia Bircha Ondresko, 1945 (Windber) *funeral notice Sarah Ursula Oaks, 1945 (Burnside Twp), widow of Hudson Oaks. John L. Ohler, 1945 (Gray), son of Harry and Helen Mead Ohler. Cara B. Custer Otto, 1945 (Bedford Co. native), daughter of Ephraim and Elizabeth Stump Custer, wife of Harry E. Otto. Louise Clemence Severs, 1990 (formerly of Bedford), daughter of Rev. Roy and Annie Clemence, widow of Joseph Severs. Mary L. Wambaugh Fichtner Hoover, 1990 (Hyndman), daughter of Albert and Delia Thomas Wambaugh, twice married; Harry J. Fichtner, Norman A. Hoover. Lloyd Imler, 1990 (formerly of Bedford), son of Harvey and Ellen Bowman Imler, widower of Dorothy L. Hale. Charles Logue, Jr., 1990 (Hyndman native), son of Charles and Florence Fluke Logue, husband of Mary Printy. Elva 'Dolly' Claycomb Lowery, 1990 (Imler), daughter of Frank and Amanda Feathers Claycomb, widow of Ralph Lowery. James David Lamborn, 1990 (Imler), son of Bruce and Cathy Amick Lamborn. Mary Shoemaker Drass, 1990 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Joseph and Mary Harnish Shoemaker, wife of Robert F. Drass. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Argument Court The Business Transacted at this Week's Session of the Court. Argument court was called at 9 o'clock on Monday morning, Judges Dean and Fichtner on the bench. The following motions, petitions, etc., were disposed of: Neff & Hicks-Petition of Robert H. Hallowell and answer of same to citation to file his account as administrator of Sarah Ann Hallowell. Attachment suspended for thirty days and respondent directed to file his account in the meantime. Same-Petition of J. D. Hicks, esq., assignee of Mary Christian, for authority to make sale of real estate. Sale ordered; bond filed and approved. Young-Petition of Mrs. Mary A. Leonard to be declared the sole trader. Decree as per petition. Report of B. L. Hewit, esq., auditor distributing the balance in the hands of George Fay, trustee, arising from the sale of real estate of Joseph Kemp, deceased. Read and confirmed nisi. Report of B. L. Hewit, esq., auditor distributing the balance in the hands of Hon. Joseph Fichtner, administrator of Humphrey Ingram, deceased. Read and confirmed nisi. Alexander & Herr-George F. Jones vs. Andrew Kipple. Rule granted on the plaintiff to show cause of action and why the defendant should not be discharged on common bail. Returnable at argument court. Same-In the matter of the account of Andrew Clabaugh, executor of Michael Clabaugh, deceased, exceptions withdrawn, and appointment of the auditor vacated upon payment of fees and costs. Supplemental report of Matthew Calvin, esq., auditor appointed to distribute the funds in the hands of Martin Bell, jr., esq., assignee of S. C. Baker, read and confirmed nisi. W. L. Woodcock-In the matter of the assigned estate of C. Ott. On motion of C. B. Clark, esq., is appointed auditor to distribute funds in the hands of H. L. Nicholson, assignee. Report of the inquisition on the body of an unknown young man found lying dead, near Birmingham railroad station, was presented and approved. Landis-Return of A. J. Riley, esq., trustee appointed to sell land embraced in the "Cresswell Extension" of the city of Altoona. Greevy & Doyle-On motion J. L. Leisenring, esq., is appointed auditor to distribute funds arising from the sale of property of Joseph Uhlary. Buckley-Joseph Flanigan vs. John Flanigan. Decree of court modifying decree made June 26, 1886, and receipt of Joseph Flanigan for valuation money. Flick-Return of sale of real estate of Joseph Beck, deceased. Sale confirmed. Neff & Hicks-Petition of Franklin De Armitt and Harriet Ann De Armitt, mother of Emma Jane De Armitt, for adoption of said Emma as child of Franklin De Armitt. Decree of adoption as per petition. Ambrose-In the matter of exceptions to the report of Mathew Calvin, esq., auditor appointed to distribute the funds in the hands of T. B. Hunter, administrator of Kesiah Hunter, deceased. On motion it was ordered and decreed that the administrator pay out all money not affected by exception. W. L. Woodcock-In the matter of the proceedings in partition of the estate of William B. Mason. Attachment awarded to take effect if costs are not paid within thirty days. Shaw-Petition for change of voting place in the second election district in Sixth ward of Altoona. It was ordered that the place for holding the general elections in the second election district of the Sixth ward of Altoona, county of Blair, be and the same is hereby fixed at the building of the Friendship Hose Company, in said district, on Twenty-first street between Eighth and Ninth avenues, in said city. Application of the Young Men's Christian association of Altoona for an amendment to its charter. Amendment approved and directed to be recorded. Heinsling-Ella Davis vs. Abraham Davis. Libel in divorce. E. H. Flick, esq., was appointed commissioner to take testimony. Stevens & Owens-Charles A. McDonald vs. Florence McDonald. Libel to divorce. On motion W. L. Pascoe, esq., is appointed commissioner to take testimony. Shaw-E. M. Jones & Sons vs. James Davis. Leave granted to the plaintiff to enter judgment against the defendant as prayed for. W. L. Woodcock-In the matter of the estate of George Heacox, deceased. rule granted to show cause why administrator should not be discharged. Lysinger-Petition of J. S. Keagy & Co., for the appointment of a guardian ad litem for the children of Harry Barr. George D. Smith appointed. Stevens & Owens-Petition of William Scullin for citation against Mrs. Sarah Scullin, administratrix of John Scullin, deceased. Alias citation awarded as prayed for to file account. S. M. Woodcock-S. P. Burkhart vs. Jane Burkhart. Libel in divorce. Petition for an allowance to maintain defense to above stated action and for an allowance for her support. Rule granted returnable at the argument court. Stevens-Estate of Isabella G. Young, deceased. Return of G. Lloyd Owens, esq., administrator, to order to sell real estate. Sale confirmed. Bridenbaugh-Tavaren license of W. E. McMonigal transferred to Henry Lewis. Leisenring-Henry Stockbridge vs. Lawrence V. Mathews. Execution before E. M. Amies, esq., city recorder of Altoona. No answer to rule having been filed by claimants to property, the sheriff is directed to proceed with the writ. Altoona Building and Loan Association No. 2 vs. D. L. Peightel. Rule awarded to show cause why entry of judgment should not be amended as of date of entry. W. L. Woodcock-Estate of Hannah Brumbaugh, deceased. Citation awarded against guardian of wards to file an account. Baldridge-On motion, S. B. Lysinger, esq., is appointed auditor to distribute funds in the hands of Daniel G. Rhodes, executor of Frederick Rhodes, deceased. Blair-Petition of Laurence McCarey for appointment of a guardian. John Dalton appointed and bond in the sum of $200, filed and approved. Bridenbaugh-William Black vs. Mary Black. Libel in divorce. Subpoena awarded. Herr-Petition of M. Alexander, esq., administrator of Margaret Murphy, deceased, for order to sell real estate for the payment of debts. Sale ordered and bond filed and approved. Heinsling-Annie B. Evans vs. William S. Evans. Subpoena awarded. Ambrose-Bond of Theodore Ferguson, executor of Mary Furgeson, approved. Landis-Petition of Cecelia K. Carothers for citation to her guardian to file an account. Petition read and citation awarded as prayed for. Shaw-Petition of Robert H. Long, Edward K. Long and Elizabeth Long, minor children of James Long, deceased, for appointment of a guardian. John P. Lafferty appointed; bond filed and approved. Same-Return of sale of real estate of Peter Furney, deceased, confirmed. Ambrose-Thomas P. Gheer vs. Elizabeth Farnsworth and Henry F. Farnsworth. Commissioner appointed and directed to make report on or before the first day of October next. McCamant-Samuel McCamant and John M. Harpster, trading as S. McCamant & Co., vs. Harvey R. Miller and Susan Miller, his wife, owner and contractor. On motion of A. H. McCamant, esq., the record is amended by the addition of the words "in the borough of Tyrone, Blair county, Pa., " to the description of the property covered by said lien. Report of Martin Bell, esq., auditor appointed to distribute funds in the hands of Isaac C. Hoover, trustee to sell real estate of John P. Hoover, deceased, read and confirmed nisi. Commonwealth vs. Gal. Songer, June sessions, 1886. Surety of the peace. Threats. Recognizance forfeited. Court adjourned until 9 o'clock Tuesday 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, please email me offlist and include the name and the date the obit was sent to the list. Bessie Dunlap Riley, 1969 (Juniata) Dora McCracken Miller, 1968 Elizabeth Bridenstein McIlnay, 1968 Ella Secrest Myers, 1968 Fortunata Massimilla, 1968 (Cresson) *small death notice. George Sharp, (Tyrone) George Hall, 1910 (Mill Creek) Guy Vicars, 1983 Harold Myers, 1968 Herman Kahlbaum Howard Robenolt, 1970 (Tyrone) *small death notice. Martha Mentzer, 1968 Mary Fairley Moore, 1968 Mary Bergantz Veit, 1983 Norman Rider, 1969 Rev. Ralph Meckley, 1968 Sarah Smithoover Vandevander, 1983 Sister Mary Rosaria (Gilghrist), 1969 Thomas McGee, 1968 Wendi Rhodes, 1969 William McVicker, 1968 William Ritchey, 1969 (Bellwood) William Robinson, 1969 *small death notice. William Vivian, 1983 (Coalport) Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

City Criminal Matters The Usual Advance Guard of Payday Drunks-Fined for Throwing Ashes on the Streets. Six parties were before the Mayor this morning for a hearing and with but one exception, they were charged with drunkenness. The first man was Thomas Shuff, who had been arrested by Officer Anderson. He was given the usual fine of $3.00. Next on the list was William Schwartz, who was pulled in by Lieutenant McGough. In default of the payment of a fine he was sent below for 48 hours. Milt Wyland was arrested at the station by Officer Wyncoop, who had been called by the railroad officials for that purpose. The man had boarded the train at Jersey City and was oon his way to Cleveland, but he had imbibed too much Jersey lightning and had become a subject for medical treatment. He will be detained in the lockup 36 hours and then sent on his way. Samuel Asgut was a colored man who hails from Harrisburg. He was making himself too ?omerous in the barroom of the Globe hotel with an open knife, when he was pulled in by Lieutenant McGough. In default of the payment of $5.00 fine he was sent below for 48 hours. William Carney was a man 70 years of age, who came down from Tunnel Hill, imbibed too much beer and fell into the hands of Officer Anderson. His bill was $3.00. Daniel Carney, a young man of this city, who was charged by Officer Roe with disorderly conduct. He was fined $1.00. Warrants were issued by the Mayor for eighteen citizens who have been making the streets of the city a depository for ashes. Among these was a member of Select Council who took a prominent part in framing and adopting the ordinance prohibiting the practice. Each one of the party was fined $1.00, and warned to sin no more in this particular. ------------------------------------------------------ Letters Held at the Postoffice Improperly addressed--Thomas D. Brown, 1214 Nineteenth street; Frank Grant, care of Rising Sun hotel; George Steckwith, 1522 Fifth avenue; R. T. Robinson, Washington avenue; Mrs. Miller, Eighth avenue near Eighth street; Miss Lottie King, Thirteenth avenue; Wm. Hooper, Seventh avenue and Twelfth st. --------------------------------------- Hollidaysburg Happenings Special Correspondent to the Mirror. The January courts convene here on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, and will continue its session for three weeks. Rev. Dr. D. H. Barron is slowing convalescing from his recent illness. He was on our streets yesterday for the first time. A merry mid-winter dance will be held in the hall of the Social Band organization this evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. Mr. Alexander Williams, one of our worthy young men, has departed for Youngstown, Ohio, which place he will make his future home. The following appointments were made by the County Commissioners at their meeting on Thursday: Clerk to the Commissioners, J. D. Weyandt, salary $1,000 per year; Commissioners' Council, W. I. Woodcock, Esq., salary $50.00 per year and perquisites of office, Janitor of the Court House, W. H. Westover, at a monthly salary of $50.00; Physician to the County Jail, Dr. George W. Smith, yearly salary $100.00. At the October Courts, Judge Dean confirmed the appointment of John B. Kephart by the Commissioners, as Warden of the County Jail. --------------------------------------------- Late Hospital Notes. Peter McKinen, of Beale avenue and Twenty-first street, a moulder in the shops, received treatment for a severe burn on the right foot, caused by the splashing out on him of a lot of molten metal. Bernard McClain, of 602 Second avenue, a tinner in the shops, was struck on the arm with a hot soldering iron some time ago, and the burn becoming inflamed, he received treatment from the hospital yesterday. Mrs. Jennie Varner, of Mifflintown, was admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. --------------------------- 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 date the obit was sent to the list. William Johnson, 1923 Terry James Gates, 2001 (former Bedford resident), son of Lewis and Della Gates. Catherine Wise, 2001 (FL), wife of Melvin S. Wise, Roaring Spring native. John (Patsy) Stewart Fred Sylvester, 1978 (Gallitzin), son of James and Louisa Concella Sylvester, husband of Agnes Webb. Joan K. Burket Stiffler, 1978 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Clifford and Catharine Simpson Burket, wife of Ralph Stiffler. Beatrice Sager Stafford, 1978, daughter of Charles and Margaret Sager, widow of Joseph Stafford. Patrick C. Stevens, 1978 (Carrolltown), son of J. Edward and Agnes C. Eberly Stevens, husband of Pauline Weber. Marian White Stokley, 1978 (Duncansville), daughter of Chester and Mary Allen White, widow of Columbus Stokley. Erik A. Swangren, 1978, son of Alfred and Ingeborg Larson Swangren, widower of Evelyn M. Johnson. Joseph E. Sweeney, 1978 (Cresson), son of William and Clara George Sweeney, widower of Regina McCloskey. William J. Wisel, 1990 (Hopewell Township native), son of Marshall and Myrtle Young Wisel, twice married; Elmira Redinger, Reba Price. Robert W. Shroyer, 1990 (Hyndman), son of Leo and Evelyn Shroyer. Albert Cornell, 1990 (Bedford), son of Charles and Laura Hartman Cornell, widower of Caroline Houseworth Miller. Pauline Emerick Tooland, 1990 (Fairhope), daughter of Emanuel and Daisey Perdew Emerick. J. Guy Holler, Sr., 1990 (Buffalo Mills), son of Jacob and Margaret Dook Holler, widower of Eva Burkett. Samuel J. Elliott, 1990 (Baldwin Township), son of David and Margaret Webster Elliott, husband of Harriet Deuel. Nellie M. Stiver Harbaugh, 1990 (Bedford), daughter of Percy and Amanda Stiver, widow of George Harbaugh. Rosella Figard Zelanko, 1990 (Six Mile Run), daughter of Calvin and Myrtle Wright Figard, widow of John Zelanko. Richard N. Jones, 1990 (Bedford), soon of Albert and Mabel Newton Jones, husband of Janet Fisher. Katherine S. Gohn Leader, 1990 (Osterburg), daughter of Frank and Goldie Mock Gohn, wife of Gus Leader. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair