Hunting info on Rebecca Graul b. 1850 m. Andrew C. Miller. Elaine

AN ELOPEMENT Until Monday last there resided over in Hollidaysburg a family composed of Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins, with no children. Mr. Jenkins is a miner employed in the ore mines in the vicinity of the county capital, to which place he removed from Pittsburgh some six months ago. For the past nineteen years he has led a happy life in the society of her alone whom he called by the endearing and sacred epithet of wife. When the husband and wife left Pittsburgh for the purpose of locating at the county capital, they were accompanied by a young man named Daniel Osborne, also a miner, between whom the social relations were of a most friendly character, too much so, it fact, as the sequel proved. During all the long term of years that Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins lived together, the husband saw nothing in every day life of his wife that would lead him to suspect her infidelity to the marriage vow, even up to the morning of the eventful day on which she gathered up her robes around her and silently stole away. On Monday morning of the present week, Mrs. Jenkins prepared the breakfast as was her wont, which was partaken by both husband and wife, and afterward Mr. J. repaired to his daily toil. In the evening, with a light heart and a buoyant step, thinking only of her whom he supposed would be in waiting to receive him and to greet him with a holy kiss at the close of the labors of the day, he retraced his steps homeward bound, yet upon arrival there he was surprised beyond measure to find the house cold and tenantless, his wife being nowhere to be found. Discovering a letter on the floor he picked it up, and excitedly devouring the contents of the envelope was dumbfounded as he read the letter in his wife's handwriting, which was addressed to a friend in England informing her that she (Mrs. Jenkins) was soon to leave the shores of America and sail once again to her old home in a foreign clime. With crushing force did this intelligence come to the kind and honest-hearted husband. He could hardly realize that the woman who had been the wife of his bosom for a period of nineteen years could thus desert without a moment's notice. Upon making inquiry in the neighborhood, the still more unwelcome news awaited him, Mrs. Jenkins had been seen leaving, accompanied by a male, but with whom? With a man who was a fellow workman, a man who had been treated with all the kindness and respect of an intimate friend, a man who had frequently been invited by the husband to partake of his hospitality, the man Daniel Osborne. It was learned that Osborne and Mrs. Jenkins had left Hollidaysburg on the noon train for Altoona, but it is not known whether they took their departure eastward or westward bound from here. The perfidious wife and the scoundrel that enticed her to leave her home, took nothing with them but a small sewing machine and some eight or ten dollars belonging to Mr. Jenkins, although it is said that Osborne had succeeded in laying away some money for a rainy day. The latter and the Jenkins' family had been acquainted for a period of nine months only. It is thought by Mr. Jenkins that the letter referred to was simply a ruse and that the guilty parties are still in the State. Both parties are of English birth. Mrs. Jenkins being thirty seven years of age, has a mole on her left cheek and when she left home was dressed in a blue velveteen dress. Osborne is about twenty-five years of age, is slightly pock-marked and is said to be a shrewd and cunning individual. Mr. Jenkins was in the city yesterday, and had an interview with Mayor Gilland, to whom he related the facts of the case in substance as noted, and asked the aid of that officer in the effort to ascertain the whereabouts of both his wife and the villain who was instrumental in ruining his happy home. Mr. J. is not blessed with an abundance of this world's treasures, but is exceedingly anxious to have the guilty parties apprehended, and will be thankful for any information that will lead thereto. Exchanges, especially between those of Pittsburgh and Hollidaysburg, will confer a favor by making a note of the elopement and the description of the parties. ----------------------------------------- The Court Second Week-Civil List W. W. Jackson for use vx. Kittanning Coal Company and Blair Iron and Coal Company. An action of ejectment in which defendant pleads not guilty. Continued by consent. Peter McKenzie vs. James Rainer. Sei.ja to revive. Defendant pleads payment with lease. Continue. H. and F. McIntosh vs. William Maitland. Appeal. Defendant pleads non assumpsit. This case came to trial, and the verdict of the jury awarded the plaintiff sixty-four dollars and forty-four cents. John B. Robinson vs. John Potter. Appeal. Defendant pleads payment with leave. Settled. John Brotherline vs. Ed. Malone, et al. Trespass. Defendant pleads, liberum tenementum. Continued. Elizabeth Harris vs. George W. Tatham. Dower. Defendant pleads never indebted. Continued. Samuel Milliken vs. B. F. Bell. Trespass quare clansum fregit. Defendant pleads libcrum tenementum. Continued by consent. E> M. Jones & Son vs. Whitcomb and Townsend. Assumpsit. Defendant pleads non assumpit. Continued. G. W. Mauk vs. Samuel Walters, administrator. Covenant. Defendant pleads convenant performed. Continued. Jacob Bollinger vs. W. K. Piper. Trespass on the case. Defendant pleads not guilty. Continued. A. Thomas vs. John Costlow. Quare clansum fregft. Defendant pleads not guilty and liberium tenementum. Settled. J. S. Burkhart vs. William Burkhart. Debt. Defendant pleads never indebted. Continued. Sarah Stuff vs. J. H. Stiffler's administrators. Assumpsit. Defendant pleads non assumpsit. Continued. J. S. P. Harris et al. vs. James Patterson, et al. Ejectment. Defendants plead not guilty. A. McFadden vs. S. Hammond. Assumpit. Defendant pleads payment with leave. Continued. John K. Neff vs. Harrison Crorsuch. Appeal. Defendant pleads non assumpsit and payment with leave. Continued. John Riley and wife vs. M. McCullough. Ejectment. Defendant pleads not guilty. Continued. D. A. Winters vs. Andrew Boyles. Sci. fa. sur. Mechanics' lien. Defendant pleads payment with leave. Plaintiff becomes non suit. Wm. Ritchey vs. P. R. R. Lease. Defendant pleads not guilty. Continued. J. S. Cupples vs. City of Altoona. Assumpit. Defendant pleads non assumpsit and payment with leave. Continued. W. N. Barclay vs. Samuel Milliken & Son. Assumpsit. Defendant pleads non assumpsit and payment with leave. Settled. Safeguard Insurance Company vs. James Lowery. Assumpsit. Defendant pleads non assumpsit. Continued. A. M. Lloyd & Co. vs. E. Hammond. Appeal. Defendant pleads non assumpsit. and payment with leave. Settled by defendant. 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 sent to the list. Mildred Rager Eck, 1997 (formerly of Johnstown), daughter of E. Wallace and Elsie May Noon Rager, widow of Gustav Eck. Berthena Jones Ransom, 1997 (formerly of Altoona), daughter of Richard and Florence Kelly Jones, widow of Gerald Ransom. Rachel A. Mulhollen Osche, 1997 (formerly of Altoona), daughter of Albert and Liza J. Davison Mulhollen, widow of Leo W. Osche. Helen Crater Elwell, 1997 (Pottstown native), daughter of William and Sarah Keim, reared by Clinton and Emma Ibach Crater, wife of Alfred Elwell. Mary K. Kurtz, 1997, daughter of Howard and Grace Sharrow Kurtz. Charles Ott, 1945 (Johnstown native), son of William and Elizabeth Rhoades Ott, husband of Christine Shearer. Elizabeth Stormer Olin, 1945 (OH), daughter of Mary Johns. John H. Onstead, 1945 (Johnstown native), son of Henry and Vernana Shaffer Onstead, husband of Ella Kaufman. John Olear, 1945 (former Johnstown resident) Susan Wilkins Oakley, 1945 (Johnstown), daughter of Andrew and Mary Bohner Wilson, widow of Alfred Oakley. Muriel McDowell Oakes, 1945 (Clymer), widow of William Oakes. Samuel D. Haselett, 1918 Quay W. McKinley, 1918 (Juniata), son of Edward and Elizabeth McKinley. Anna M. Musselman Reffner, 1918 (Roaring Spring), daughter of Israel and Mary Musselman, wife of Jerry Reffner. Clara Horner White, 1918, daughter of William and Harriet Horner, wife of James White. Charles Bowers, 1918, son of Joseph and May Collins Bowers. Mary Pepe, 1918, daughter of Emanuel and Mary Pepe. Melissa Keepers, 1918 Funeral notices: 1918 Michael Bunjoz Mildred Iva Cobert Thomas Bertram Mary K. Crum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crum, granddaughter of Charles and Susie Guyer of Eldorado. Mary Sadana Guyer, daughter of Charles and Susie Guyer. John L. Crain, (OK) Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hunting death dates for George W. Ralston and wife Agnes M. Ross and if any info is known, I would of course love that. Mrs Bertha C Brown of Blandburg died Sep 15, 1995 at Altoona Hospital. She was born Sep 15, 1906 in Altoona, the daughter of the late George and Agnes (Ross) Ralston. She married Wyman H (Pete) Brown, who preceded her in death on Dec 7, 1985. Mrs Brown was a member of the Mt Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. Surviving are three daughters: Elizabeth Thompson, Shirley Edmiston, and June Patterson; a son, Robert W; two sisters: Mildred Tobias and Myratle McKinney; a brother, Charles Decker; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by parents, husband, a brother, Morrison Ralston, and two sisters, Mamie Walls and Elizabeth Davis. Interment at Cambria Mills Cemetery, Glasgow. (Altoona Mirror, Sep 10, 1995) 1880 census Clearfield Co Morris twp PA #73 Alexander Ralston 43 Eliza Jane 38 John W. 13 Orka 12 Sarah M. 8 U Grant 7 George W. 5 Charles S. 2/12 1910 census Blair co Altoona city 1st street dist #52 visit #106 George W Ralston 28 New York Scotland Scotland married 7 years Wife Agnes M 26 New York Scotland Scotland ³ 3 children 3 alive Daughter Elizabeth M 05 Pennsylvania Daughter Bertha C 03 Pennsylvania Son Morrison C 02 Pennsylvania SIL Mamie Ross 17 Pennsylvania 1920 Altoona George W. Ralston 41 PA PA PA Agnes M 34 Pa Scotland Scotland Elizabeth M 15 Bertha C 13 Morrison C 11 Ida Mae 9 Myrtle M 6 Mildred M 5 1930 census Blair Co PA George W. Ralston 51 born PA Agnes M. 46 Elizabeth 25 Morrison C 22 Myrtle M 17 Mildred M 15

We would like to invite you to re-visit our website, The POORHOUSE STORY (a clearinghouse for information about 19th century American poorhouses) at http://www.poorhousestory.com We have just published something sent to us by Jim Snyder,President of the  Blair County (PA) Genealogical Society. It is a fascinating illustration of that county's poorhouse. It includes an annotated floor plan which gives us many clues to the way the inmates lives were regulated. Clicking on the smaller picture will expand it, and doing so is necessary to see those details. Depending on your computer system, that can take quite a while ... but we think you will find it worth your wait! DIRECTIONS: At the homepage (link above) click on POORHOUSES BY STATE, then on PENNSYLVANIA on the table of states, and finally on BLAIR on the table of counties. If you have been to the website recently you may have to click REFRESH or RELOAD on the browser to see the new information. There are other pages on the site which may give you some interesting perspective on poorhouses. They are off the homepage and include: the HISTORY page and the LETTER TO GENEALOGISTS (which explains why you might climb over your own "brick walls" at the poorhouse) as well as FEATURED ARTICLES. There are great tips for researching poorhouse records for yourself on the RECORDS page; and you might want to subscribe to our (almost) monthly newsletter (which you can do in the lower right corner of the homepage). The information on our site will only grow through the submissions of generous readers. If you would like to e-mail me ... please do so off-list because I cannot maintain subscriptions to as many lists as we post messages on. (You can use an e-mail link off one of our web pages.) We hope you enjoy the site! Thanks, Linda Crannell (aka=The Poorhouse Lady)

STRAY HORSE Came to the residence of the Subscriber some time since, living in Cambria Township, about 5 miles north of Ebensburg, a DARK BAY HORSE with three white feet and a star in his forehead. The owner can redeem said Horse by proving property, paying charges and taking him away. David Smith August 11, 1831 -------------------------------------------------------------------- INFORMATION WANTED A man by the name of JOHN REES, (a Welchman) who emigrated to this country about a year ago, leaving a wife and one child in Wales, bringing with him his wife's sister, with who he lived as man and wife. She had since a child, which is now abut nine months old, lately his wife came in search of him, he acknowledged her to be his lawful wife & cohabited with for two weeks, then left her, and took with him some of her wearing apparel, in a day or two after (being the 29th of July last) the aforesaid sister named Mary, eloped, and has not been heard of since; took her clothes and child (a boy) with her. The said John Rees is rather slim, of a middle size, upright walk, dark hair and complexion, Cooper by trade and fond of hunting. The said Mary is short and stout built, round and freckled face, talks broken English and a scar on the upper side of her right wrist. He left sundry debts unpaid, and it is supposed they have gone together to an unknown part, and probably changed their names. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by the Post Master at Ebensburg. August 4, 1831 **Editors of newspapers favourable to the distressed situation of a woman in a strange land, and desires to preventing him from practising his villainy elsewhere, will confer a favour by inserting the above notice. -------------------------------------------- List of Letters Remaining at the Post Office at Ebensburg, July 1st, 1831 A Melas Adams John Adams William Ansterhoot B Mr. Buchanan R. L. Baker Moses Brown John Bradock John Boyls Patrick Branniff C Joseph Chamberlain John Campbell Andrew Colvin D Francis Dickes Patrick Dealy Margaret Davies Patrick Dodson Frederick Emigh F James Fresh James Farel G William Gray Joseph C. Graham Isaac Gilford Alex. Groves Michael Gibbin H Harvey Hubart Andrew Hubart Francis Hoover John Hosik K Peter Kelly L Michael Litzinger John Luther M Solo'o M'Collough 5 John Miller Lucy Manony Mr. M'Mullen Charles M'Guire Frederick Mires Philip M'Kenna N Mr. H. G. Noligh Philip Noon O William O'Keefe P David Pryce Richard Proudfoot R William Reynolds Zepheniah Reed Patrick Roddy S William Seeds 2 Philip O Skelly Merrick Sawyer 2 David Speelman John Smith Joseph Seelburg David Sanger William Spencer Godfrey Settlemayer James Stevenson T William Tragey Mr. Trimer William Todd Jane Thomas W Joseph Wright Samuel Watt Paul Wible John Lloyd, P. M. 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 sent to the list. Albert Rhoades, 1918 Albert Lego, 1995 (Cassandra) Anna Myers, 1995 Annie Saucerman, 1953 Austin Snively, 1954 (formerly of Williamsburg) Bessie Weyant, 1918 (Henrietta) Catherine Miller, 1918 Charles Shaw, 1953 Charlotte Hommer Lamb, 1995 (Fl., Glasgow native) David Smouse, 1918 Ernest Scherrer, 1953 Frank Shaal, 1953 *small death announcement. Griffith Shannon, 1953 Harry Shunk, 1918 Herman Schmidt, 1953 Ira Snowberger, 1953 James Ondesko, 1995 (Johnstown native) Jesse Carson, 1918 (Sproul) John Shaw, 1953 Louise Fleisher, 1918 Mary Dugo Guidara, 1995 Mary Smith, 1953 Miles Saylor, 1953 Napoleon Santilena, 1953 Nelson Sollenberger, 1953 (Williamsburg) Nettie Kieswetter, 1918 Nina Salomie, 1953 Raymond Sharbaugh, 1953 (formerly of Altoona) Rosalie Schmeltzer, 1953 Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Thank you Denise for letting me know about this, and thank you Steve for adding the link to the Blair page. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Latrobe Library in Westmoreland County just added an OBITUARY INDEX to their website. It is called the Dead-a-base....when you get to the main page...click on dead-a-base. Thus far they have mostly 1970s forward and hopefully they will keep adding...their newspaper microfilm only goes back to 1906 I think. This is the link: www.adamslib.org <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

http://www.PaSpanishAmericanWar.com has just posted the names of over 1000 Pennsylvania soldiers who served with the 4th regiment Volunteers during the Spanish-American War of 1898-1899. This bring the total to almost 10,000 PA Spanish- American War soldiers online from Schuylkill and other PA counties. http://www.paspanishamericanwar.com/rosters.html Rosters of Pa Volunteers 1898-1899. You can use these rosters to send away to the Veteran's Administration or NARA for a soldier's pension records. Pension records usually include date and place of birth, proof of marriage, proof of children's birth, death certificates, medical records, places lived since serving, and sometimes more. http://www.paspanishamericanwar.com/help.html contains instructions explaining how to obtain for your ancestor's pension records. Still can't find your ancestor? Use the guide http://www.PaSpanishAmericanWar.com/help.html for both off-line and on-line ways to determine if your ancestor was in the Spanish-American War in 1898-99. Happy Searching, Kathi

HOLLIDAYSBURG The members of the Standard Bearers Mission band, of the Methodist church will hold their annual ham and egg supper at Lakemont park tomorrow afternoon. It is the custom of all members to invite the members of their families to enjoy this social function with them. Mrs. William Mitchell Hoover and William, jr., of Washington, D. C., who have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Hoover's mother, Mrs. Frank H. Fay on Allegheny street for the past several weeks left yesterday for Snow Shoe, Centre county, where they will visit at the home of Mrs. Hoover's sister, Mrs. Cortes Snyder. The many friends of Mrs. Jeremiah Rooney, a highly esteemed resident who is now in her 96th year, will regret to learn that she is lying seriously ill at her home on Spruce street. The members of the First Presbyterian church, taught by Miss Anna B. Gernung, secretary of the Young Women's Christian association will participate in the pleasures of a picnic dinner at Lakemont park next Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas H. Grove of Harrisburg is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Harry Hart, on South Juniata street. Rev. Charles Gardner and wife of Rohersburg, Md., who have been visiting at the residence of the former's brother, J. S. Gardner on South Wayne street, departed this morning by automobile for their home. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gardner, who will visit with them for some time. The automobile party will take a circuitous route and will visit Danville, Sunbury, Bloomsburg, Harrisburg and other places. Professor George Wilt, well known retired school teacher of Juniata township, was a prominent visitor here yesterday. The annual outing of the Pine Street Church of the Brethren will be held on Saturday at LaFayette park, McKee. Persons who plan to go to the picnic grounds are requested to meet at the church at 9:30 o'clock, when provisions will be made for transportation. Trains to stop at the picnic grounds at suitable hours. WEAVER-STEWART Mr. Earl Lee Weaver and Miss Lottie Ambrose Stewart, both of Williamsburg, were married on Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock at the parsonage of the Methodist church by the pastor, Rev. E. E. Harter. The bridegroom is a quarryman and the bride is a well known lady of the community. After a brief wedding trip, they will reside in Williamsburg. --------------------- LYRIC THEATRE TONIGHT Alice Brady in "Sinners." It is the Owen Davis stage play of Mary Horton, who was as clean and vital as the winds that swept over the New England Hills. But she lifted the Veil of Honor and Saw Shame. Alice Brady created the role on the speaking stage and appears in the same part on the screen. See if Opportunity makes "Sinners" or is it Man's Design. See how cheaply honor is held by some yet what price they pay. Also COMEDY, "TWIN LIZZIES." ------------------------------------------------------------- Sweetheart Toilet Soap, 4 cakes for 30 cents Octagon Soap, 4 cakes for 30 cents Franklin Golden Syrup, 25 oz. can, 25 cents Honor Milk, tall cans, a can 14 cents Snow Drift for cooking, a can 25 cents "Our Best" Zink Wash Board, each $1.00 Good Coffee, a pound, 25 cents William's Special Blend Coffee, lb. 42 cents G. W. Williams ----- SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY Special on Saturday, our good 4-seam broom 75 cent Broom at, each 40 cents Special on Saturday, extra fine granulated Sugar, 6 lb. for $1.00 G. W. Williams ------------------------------------- For Sale-Dwelling on Union St. between Walnut and Spruce; all improvements; hot water heat; lot 60 x 185; large lawn and fine location; immediate possession. Inquire Homer C. McKillip, Insurance and Real Estate, Hollidaysburg. ----------------------------- Mountain Coal and general hauling, A. MacDonald, 609 South Juniata St. Bell 48W, Hollidaysburg. 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 scan, please email me offlist and include the name and date sent to the list. Paul L. McIntire, 1973, son of Chester W. and Evelyn Williamson McIntire, husband of Joyce Smith. Antonio Muro, 1973, son of Francesco and Carmela Fama Muro, husband of Maria Lemmo. Elmer R. Myers, 1973, son of William and Mary Mock Myers, husband of Elsie M. Nash. Kenneth Montgomery, 1973 (Tyrone), son of Hayward and Carrie Shaffer Montgomery. Morton Myers, 1973 (native of Hyndman), son of Francis and Elizabeth Carpenter Myers, husband of Ruth Long. Regis Mullen, 1973 (Loretto), husband of Gertrude Beiswenger. James Morris, Jr., 1973, son of James and Hannah Turley Morris, husband of Olive Locke. Elmer S. Morrison, 1973 (Shade Gap), son of Elmer and Fannie Edwards Morrison, husband of Minnie Snyder. Mary Myers, 1973 (Hyndman), son of Samuel and Elizabeth Carpenter Myers. Ruth Leitzel MacNeil, 1973 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Alfred and Alice Irwin Leitzel, wife of Dr. R. R. MacNeil. John J. Mollica, 1973, son of Phillip and Carmella Mollica, husband of Gladys Walls. Sherman E. Morrison, 1973 (Martinsburg), son of Bowman and Ida Croft Morrison, husband of Kathryn Wyles. George G. Myers, 1973 (Cresson), son of Joseph and Evelyn Delozier Myers, husband of Helen Crilly. Grace M. McGee Mundorff, 1973 (Juniata), daughter of William and Ethel Locke McGee, widow of Richard Mundorff. Della Goodhart Moore, 1973, daughter of Isaac and Susan Reddick Goodhart, widow of Frank B. Moore. Lloyd Moore, 1973 (Osterburg), son of Alonza and Adaline Price Moore, husband of Goldie Spencer. Margaret R. Rollins Morrow, 1973, daughter of Alonza and Ella Kemmerling Rollins, widow of Milton Morrow. Andrew L. Morse, 1973, son of Harry and Anna M. Eberest Morse, husband of Eleanor Hickey. Paul Pedrovic, 1936 (Mt. Union), son of Michael and Barbara Pedrovic. Elizabeth Wagner Porte, 1936, daughter of Frank and Alice Wagner, wife of Lee Porte. William W. Price, 1936 (Hartslog Valley), son of Allen and Emma Beckwith Price. Bess Pennington, 1936 (Phila.), sister of D. T. Pennington of Altoona. Jane Porter, 1936 (Petersburg), daughter of George and Elizabeth Armstrong Porter. Russell Plowman, 1936, son of Charles Plowman of Cross Keys. Clarence Port, 1936 (Tyrone), son of William and Anna Evans Port, husband of Charlotte Blair. Annie Elizabeth Price, 1936 (Hartslog Valley), daughter of Thomas and Sarah Wilson Price, widow of William Price. Col. William H. Moore, 1889 (Lock Haven), son of Silas and Lucretia Henderson Moore, grandson of John Blair. Hazel P. McMinn Hart, 1987, daughter of George and Mary Schantz McMinn, widow of Clarence M. Hart. Now, don't pass out Marge; William M. Shaner, 1987, son of James and Flora VanScoyoc Shaner, husband of Lois M. Hostetler. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hollidaysburg J. Hewitt Christy Unearths Interesting Copy of Canal and Portage Register, Issued August 23, 1837 Regular Correspondent Mrs. Joseph Reed and son, Joseph, and Miss Isabelle Condron, formerly of Hollidaysburg, but now of Chicago, are visiting in the county capital at the residence of Contractor and Mrs. Joseph Condron on East Allegheny street. A special meeting of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock, in the Y. M. C. A. parlors. A full attendance of members is desired as important business will be discussed. Miss Deborah Brown of the east end of Pittsburgh spent the week in Hollidaysburg at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John M. Snyder on East Allegheny street. Messrs. Lee Campbell and George Lane, two capable mechanics have opened an automobile garage and machine shop on North Montgomery street. Mrs. M. W. Bouslough of Penn street is spending the week visiting among relatives and friends in New York City and Philadelphia. J. Hewitt Christy of Altoona while examining the ancient documents belonging to his deceased grandfather a few days ago discovered a copy of the canal and portage register published in Hollidaysburg, Aug. 23, 1837, which contains the following items of interest: Robert McKee and Peter Hewitt advertise a partnership dissolution. S. Smith and Robert McNamara have a similar notice. John B. Riddle is seeking the owner of a red and white steer, Samuel Calvin, lawyer, has a professional card. James Coffey, president of the town council, publishes a sidewalk ordinance. The Democratic Anti-Masonic campaign committee is composed of John Brotherlin, Jacob Snyder, George W. Smith, Seth R. McGune, Maxwell Kinkead and William Murray. There is a red hot attack on the Masons for causing Morgan's death. William McFarland was the chairman and Dr. J. Christy was the secretary of the committee, that tendered a public dinner to John Holliday, upon his return from Texas. George W. Russ and B. F. Patton are organizing a volunteer encampment of calvary. James Moorehouse responded at the Holliday dinner to the toast, "The Departed Who Fell at the Alamo." These prices indicate the cost of living: Flour (wheat) per barrel, $8.00; wheat per bushel, $1.37; potatoes, per bushel, 50 cents; butter, per pound, 12 1/2 cents; eggs, per dozen, 12 cents; pork, per pound, 8 cents; salt, per barrel, $3.25; corn, per bushel, 75 cents. ----------------------------------------------------------- Brakeman's Ugly Fall Edwin Wolfe Severely Injured While Making up Train in Local Yards. Falling on his head and neck, from the top of a box car in the local yards this morning, Edwin Franklin Wolfe, aged 31, of 1425 Fourth avenue, Juniata, was seriously injured, the fall being one that in most cases would have proven fatal. Wolfe, who is a brakeman, was a member of the crew of Engine 25, which, in charge of Conductor D. B. Lasher and Engineman George Yon, was making up a train in the coal yard, just east of the Juniata scales, at 8:05 o'clock, and was applying brakes on a box car when the brake rigging broke and he was thrown to the tracks. Wolfe fell on his head and neck on the ties and was rendered unconscious. He fortunately did not fall under the train and fellow trainmen placed him on a engine and brought him to Eighth street, from where he was take to the Altoona hospital. While a fall of that kind would almost in any case result in a fracture of the skull or concussion of the brain, it was found that he had escaped both, but that the muscles of his neck are badly sprained and that the nerves in the right arm injured, the arm being practically paralyzed. While his injuries are serious, they are not regarded as at all fatal. --------------------------------------------------------- Bursts Blood Vessel John H. Fiske, the well known insurance man and one of the leading members of the Masonic fraternity in the city, is confined to his home, 1028 Twenty-fifth avenue, as the result of the bursting of a blood vessel in his leg. Mr. Fiske has been in bed for over a week and while he is now slightly improved, he is still unable to place his weight on his foot. 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 sent to the list. Thomas P. Smith, 1891 Martha Barto, 1891, daughter of John and Regina Barto. William C. Dougherty, 1891, son of John and Alice Dougherty. Walter Enos Rogers, 1964 (Shirleysburg), son of Roland and Rosena Barron Rogers, widower of Virginia Secrest. Penny K. Cohenour, 1964 (Mapleton Depot), daughter of Ronald and Gladys McMullen Cohenour. John F. Burkett, 1964 (Bedford), son of Joseph and Evalina Frazier Burkett, husband of Helen Russell. Louise Diehl Black, 1964 (New Enterprise), daughter of Jacob and Margaret Pittman Diehl. Warren Yocum, Sr., 1964 (Huntingdon), son Robert Campbell and Annie Civils Yocum. William E. Horton, 1964 (Huntingdon Co. native), widower of Mary Linninger. William Simonton, 1889 Daniel Royer, 1883 (Washington, DC, Blair Co. native), son of Samuel Royer. Samuel Royer Thomas E. Brubaker, 1959, son of William and Carrie Cunningham Brubaker, husband of Ethel McFarland. Anna E. Isenberg Burket, 1959 (Tyrone), daughter of Marshall and Clara Cousin Isenberg, wife of William Burket. Esther Getz Bronson, 1959 (formerly of Altoona) Thomas Irvin Blackburn, 1959, son of William and Sara Robinson Blackburn, husband of Beatrice Fletcher. Walter J. Burke, 1959 (formerly of Altoona), son of James and Margaret Douglas Burke, widower of Maude Knee. Clara Boyer, 1959 (formerly of Altoona and Tyrone), widow of J. J. Boyer. Henry Crum Bowman, 1959 (Huntingdon), son of Cloyd and Jane Spout Bowman, husband of Martha Earnest. Felix H. Boake, Jr., 1959 (Pittsburgh), son of Felix and Anita George Boake, husband of Jean Cornelius. Susan M. Ritchey Bechtel, 1959 (Saxton), daughter of David and Abigail Whitfield Ritchey, widow of Daniel Bechtel. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

There are four Van Allmans buried in Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery. Saw the name when looking for someone else

Thanks, Terry. Wonder who they are because all the VAN ALLMANS that I know of were Lutheran. Regards, Eileen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry A. McGuire" <Katmandu@compuserve.com> To: <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 9:53 PM Subject: [PABLAIR-L] VanAllman > There are four Van Allmans buried in Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery. > Saw the name when looking for someone else > > > ==== PABLAIR Mailing List ==== > Access all PA Data boards here: > http://www.pa-roots.com/data.html >

were added to the Marchaza/Marchyshyn album at http://groups.msn.com/BlairCountyPAGenealogyFamiliesPhotoAlbums by Pamela Hunt on 23 April 2003. and two photos were added to the Settle / Hoover album on 15 April 2003. There's also a query about this family on the message board. Judy Banja _________ What's New? http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/blair/whatsnew.htm

I am looking for a birth record for Clare M. Waltz, supposedly born around 1887-88--either in Wilmore, Cambria County, or Altoona, Blair County. Also looking for a death record for her in Cresson, Cambria County--sometime between 1900 and 1910. Father was John G. Waltz; mother was Margaret (McGovern) Waltz. Family stories always said that Clare was the firstborn child of John G. and his second "wife" (unknown name)--after he deserted his first wife, Margaret and family. However, through the help of an Internet friend, I have found this family in the 1900 census, living in Cresson, Cambria County--listing Clare M. as the firstborn child of John G. & Margaret. In the 1910 census, the family is still living there, but Clare M. is not listed--and Margaret reports that she had another child that had died. Does anyone have any record books listing births and deaths in these areas? If so, I would really appreciate a look-up. Thanks! Linda Linda Braund (Pittsburgh) Researching these surnames: Braund, Eichenlaub, Gartner, Karl, Mang, McGovern, Meier, Schad, Thoma, Waltz Gartner Genealogy Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/gartner.htm Waltz Genealogy Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/waltz.htm Chest Springs Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/chest_springs_borough.htm Riedseltz Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/Riedseltzhome.htm

Tyrone Herald, 22 Dec 1904 Email me off-list for a scan. Please include date 29 Dec 1904. - Shawn McCormick --- Obits/Death Notices --- p.1 John Adelbert MILLER Frank FOGEL p.4 Albert GEORGE (Lilly) p.5 E. E. WILSON Cecelia MOSS (Lancaster) --- Marriage Notices --- p.1 Orion Alfred KREBS and Mary Josephine ALBRIGHT p.5 Park Hammond MCKELVEY and Lillia Dale GLASGOW John D. SPRANKLE and Edyth A. WALLACE

Hi there, Is there anyone familiar with the Knights of Malta there in Blair County, Pa. Probably in the Altoona area. The photo with my grandfather in it looks like it was taken in front of the Carnegie Club and printed in the upper left hand corner is Homewood Commandre No 378; A&10K of M September 14, 1914. Sharon Causer Huntington Beach, Ca

Is anyone searching the surname VAN ALLMAN ? Regards, Eileen