Hi Is anyone researching or have info on these families? 1920 Census - Blair Co. Pa - 1708 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, Pa CARSON, John Head male Age 40 Occup: Gang Foreman - PRR CARSON, Belle Wife female " 38 (b. 1882 - d. 1930) CARSON, Paul Son male " 18 " Apprentice - PRR CARSON, John Son male " 7 DOUGHERTY, John Brother-in-law male Age 47 (1871 - 1925) the 1930 Census, Blair Co. Pa - 1421 - 2nd Floor - Washington Ave., Altoona CARSON, John T. Head male Age 50 Widower Occup: Gang Foreman - PRR CARSON, Paul Son male Age 24 Single " Appren. - PRR CARSON, John R. Son male Age 16 CARSON, Richard Son male Age 9 CARSON, Gladys Dtr. female Age 8 CARSON, Gertrude Dtr. female Age 8 PORTER, Hazel Servant female Age 19 "Belle" (Dougherty) Carson died in 1930. Thanks for any help! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

Hi Is anyone researching or have info on these families? 1920 Census - Blair Co. Pa - 1708 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, Pa CARSON, John Head male Age 40 Occup: Gang Foreman - PRR CARSON, Belle Wife female " 38 (b. 1882 - d. 1930) CARSON, Paul Son male " 18 " Apprentice - PRR CARSON, John Son male " 7 DOUGHERTY, John Brother-in-law male Age 47 (1871 - 1925) the 1930 Census, Blair Co. Pa - 1421 - 2nd Floor - Washington Ave., Altoona CARSON, John T. Head male Age 50 Widower Occup: Gang Foreman - PRR CARSON, Paul Son male Age 24 Single " Appren. - PRR CARSON, John R. Son male Age 16 CARSON, Richard Son male Age 9 CARSON, Gladys Dtr. female Age 8 CARSON, Gertrude Dtr. female Age 8 PORTER, Hazel Servant female Age 19 "Belle" (Dougherty) Carson died in 1930. Thanks for any help! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl

Could someone please check for an obit on Catherine RICHARDS who died in February of 2001. She lived in Altoona. I sent a request to the RAOGK but never did hear back from that person. Thanks, Norine Swisher

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. Henry A. Stambaugh, 1896 (Juniata Co.) Edwin H. Woomer, 1982 (Patton), son of George and Mary Sherry Woomer, husband of Evelyn M. Wirfel. Bette Jane McKenzie Weidman Wolfe, 1982 (former Altoona resident), daughter of Gerald and Agnes Criste McKenzie, twice married; Herman Weidman, Thomas Wolfe. John C. Wagner, 1982, son of Alfred and Mabel Black Wagner, husband of Thelma Heister. Alice M. Westover Wagner, 1982 (Westover), daughter of Milton and Blanche Conley Westover, wife of Ernest Wagner. Jesse Weaver, 1982 (Hollidaysburg), son of Melvin and Mabel Jackson Weaver, husband of Romaine Martin. Harry G. Mentzer, 1967, son of Joseph and Mina Skyles Mentzer, husband of Hazel Leader. Lt. James B. McGill, 1967 (Johnstown), son of John and Mary Lambour McGill. Nora Cherry Moyer, 1967, daughter of John and Elizabeth Smith Cherry, widow of Elmer C. Moyer. Helen I. Lilly McGuire, 1967 (Cresson), daughter of Louis and Catherine Luttringer Lilly, wife of Bernard W. McGuire. Ronald A. Melhorn, 1967 (Cresson), son of Aldah and Geraldine Melhorn, husband of Beverly Wyland. Jacob F. McGunigal, 1967, son of William and Galena Mash McGunigal, husband of Mary Dougherty. Jennie M. Hinkle Mellott, 1967 (Defiance), daughter of Jacob and Mary Shirk Hinkle, widow of Arthur Mellott. William McAlarney, 1967, son of Rev. and Mrs. John McAlarney. Mabel Rush McGee, 1967 (Juniata), daughter of William and Bessie Cook Rush, wife of Warl McGee. Isabel Flynn McGough, 1967 (Cresson), daughter of John and Isabel Kennedy Flynn. Helen Salem Batrus, 1958, daughter of Farah and Katherine Daboul Salem, widow of Abraham Batrus. Joseph Bambocci, 1958 (formerly of Gallitzin), son of Sante and Colomba Ciancianella Bambocci. Jesse Bell, 1958, son of Harry and Mary Horton Bell, husband of Florine Hudson. Samuel C. Black, 1958, son of Samuel and Rachel Coleman Black, widower of Lila Webber. George R. Black, 1958 (Saltillo), son of John and Florence Fields Black, married three times; Clemma Rogers, Ada Clowes, Verna Watkins. Ernest Black, Sr., 1958, son of Kenneth and Elsie Bell Black. Esther C. Clapper Black, 1958, daughter of Daniel and Ada McGarvey Clapper, wife of Harry S. Black. Chester M. Black, 1958, son of Samuel C. and Rachel Coleman Black, widower of Flora Dunmire. Carrie Wolf Black, 1958 (Juniata), daughter of Blaser and Magdalina Filer Wolf, wife of John Black. Paul Kough, 1913 (Greenwood), son of Blair and Violet Kough. Homer C. Miller, 1913, son of Dr. Homer and Mrs. N. Florence Miller. Mary Flynn, 1913 (formerly of Altoona), widow of Patrick Flynn. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Bellwood Bellwood High school commencement will be in the Methodist Episcopal church this evening, when 42 young people will receive diplomas. Fifty-Two Years Wedded Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Gheer are today celebrating the 52nd anniversary of their wedding day. They are not having any celebration of the day, but are enjoying it quietly at their home on Maple avenue. The day is also Mrs. Gheer's birthday. Off to Chicago H. E. Syling, general secretary of the P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. left for Chicago yesterday, to attend a meeting of appointed officers of associations of North America. He expects to be home early next week. Work on the new bleachers at the P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. athletic field is completed. Work of filling at the field is progressing well and considerable improvement has been made. Band Called for Service All members of the Bellwood band will meet at the band hall Monday morning at 9:15 ready for duty. The director asks that all be on time. Everett Everett, May 26 Dr. and Mrs. James V. Fisher, of Saxton, were visiting relatives in Everett on Sunday. Miles Bottomfield, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Frank Bottomfield, of Leechburg, Pa., and Lloyd Bottomfield, of Pittsburg were visitors recently at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Bottomfield. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bussard, who have been residing in Florida, are visiting relatives in Altoona and Everett. Mrs. Elizabeth Avey and daughter, Maude, are visiting relatives in Decatur, Arkansas, and other relatives in Illinois. They will be gone for one month. Invitations are out for the Everett High school commencement which will be held in the Stuckey theater on Tuesday, May 31. Dr. Green of Pennington academy will be the speaker for the occasion. B. F. McGurn, of Brooknay, was a guest last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Suiters. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fleming, of Uniontown, Pa., were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lee. John Maust, of Meyersdale, was a guest of his friend, Albert Sams, last week. Miss Carrie B. Grove is visiting her nephew, Dr. William Grove, of Mercersburg for several days. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harvey Richards and children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson, Miss Myrtle Spangler and Albert Richards were recent visitors at the home of Frank S. Richards. Cecil Ritchey visited friends in Gettysburg recently. E. A. Sigworth was a recent guest at the Methodist Parsonage. Postmaster and Mrs. R. M. Clapper, of New Enterprise, were visitors in Everett on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Sue Emma Hudspeth, of Altoona, was a guest last week at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Fulton. Mrs. John Bussard is visiting in Venice, Florida. Mrs. W. A. Brookes is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clayton Karns. Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Hazlet, of Pittsburg, stopped in Everett on Friday on their way home from the medical convention in Washington. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Hazlet's sister, Mrs. W. H. Lloyd, who is spending several weeks in that city. Spangler Spangler, May 26 F. G. Biss was a visitor in Cresson on Monday. E. J. Lipnic was a business visitor in Patton, Monday. Peter Stuart, of this place, was a visitor in Cresson, on Tuesday. Albinus Kibler, of Hastings, was a visitor in Spangler, on Tuesday. Leo Schrock was a visitor among local friends, Monday evening. Edwin Kelly, of this place, was a visitor in Vintondale, Wednesday. Mrs. Clara Bearer, of this place, visited at her home in Loretto, Saturday. Officer George Kennenheim, of Cresson, was a visitor in Spangler, on Tuesday. Dr. T. O. Helfrick is confined to his home here after suffering of an attack of grip. Atorney J. Harrison Westover was a business visitor in Ebensburg on Friday. I. J. Pfeister, of this place, was a business visitor in Vintondale, Wednesday. J. J. Lantzy, who is employed in Nanty Glo, spent the week-end at his home here. B. D. Fry, of the local P. R. R. station, spent Thursday in Clearfield, attending court. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gray, of this place, spent a few days of this week in Akron, Ohio. C. R. Thoman, who is suffering an attack of rheumatism at his home here is convalescing. Plus Lantzy and Edward McNelis of this place, spent a few days in Flint, Mich. this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lantzy and family visited with relatives in Hastings, over the week-end. Miss Margaret Duffy, of St. Benedict, was a visitor in Spangler, Monday afternoon and evening. Cecil Kibler and George Semelsberger, of Hastings, visited local friends Wednesday evening. Charles Lantzy, of this place spent the week-end in Hastings the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kibler. Mr. and Mrs. James Norton and Mrs. John Norton, of Masteller, were Barnesboro visitors Monday. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hi List I am looking for anyone who would be willing to look-up a obit for me.I Am willing to pay for your services. I have the date of the obit of Thomas Edward BETTING it would have been in __March 05, 2003__Altoona Blair Co Pa Please send or scanned copy email to me at the address listed below Thanks Stan Ingram 11704 Rt 6 Corry Pa 16407 n3wna@erie.net SEARCHING THESE SURNAMES Willing to share Info & do Lookups ALLEN & VANPELT Stuben Co NY & Potter & Tioga Co Pa BURNS--Pa DAVIDSON--Pa DAVIS--Centre & Chester Co Pa DERR---Pa GARBRICK--Pa HARRO--PA & Minn HICKS--Pa HOLLOBAUGH--Pa HUGHES--Pa INGRAM-Chester & Centre & Blair Co Pa JONES--Pa KEITH-NY & Huntingdon & Blair Co Pa LATCHFORD--Pa LYKENS-NY & Pa LEONARD--Pa MILLER--Pa PATTERSON-Alleg & Blair Co Pa POTTER--Pa WAY--Chester & Centre & Blair Co Pa

Hi List, I am looking for information on James Dougherty of Blair County, born Nov. 1845. In 1871, he married Mary Jane Irvin of Altoona and they had seven children; among them was Anna Dougherty (born April 1886), who married Herbert A. Weidel, my grandmother and grandmother. Specifically, I am searching for James Dougherty's parents. Would appreciate any help and glad to exchange information. Thanks in advance, Sandie Surnames searching: Weidel/Waream/Saucerman/Dougherty/Davis/Connelly/Irvin/Plowman/Kerlin/Woods/Sh affer

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. Some roll call names on this list. John K. Quarry, 1930 (Morrison Cove), son of Elijah and Elizabeth Kauffman, twice married; Clara Hellen, Ellen E. Frederick. Sarah A. Ferguson Feight, 1930 (Bedford Co.), widow of Andrew J. Feight. Harold Replogle, 1930 (New Enterprise), son of Arthur and Eva Detwiler Replogle. John E. Ruppert, 1930, husband of Ella Lamberson. Frederick Blattenberger, 1930 (Fishertown), husband of Rebecca Coye. Rachel Shank Rhodes, 1930, daughter of George and Nancy Shank. Benge A. Nelson, 1930 (Gallitzin) C. R. Royers, 1930 (Williamsburg) *funeral notice. David J. Harker, 1930 (Duncansville) Calvin A. Johnson, 1894 (Williamsburg), son of James and Rachel Johnson, husband of Jennie McHenry. Hannagh McClain, 1894 (NY native), mother of Mrs. John Butler of Roaring Spring. Clara Haupt Glasco, 1894 (Tyrone), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Haupt, wife of William Glasco. Marion Williamson, 1894, daughter of B. D. Williamson of Coalport. Ellie Rooney Delphie, 1894, daughter of Francis Rooney. Charles Speichel, 1894 Catharine Kreamer, 1894, widow of Jonathan Kreamer. M. Stephen Cresswell, 1894 (Tyrone) Bertha M. Wilson, 1894, daughter of Daniel and Emma Wilson. Michael Marabella, 1967, son of Donato and Adonia Giosa Marabella, widower of Lucy Fedesco. Adonia Marabella, 1967, widow of Donato Marabella. Anthony D. Marabella, 1968 (Bellwood), son of Donato and Anna Gioiosa Marabella, husband of Dorothy Casswell. Samuel G. Marabella, 1993, son of Donato and Anna Gioiosa Marabella, husband of Mary O'Shell. Lucy M. Miroballi Scuro, 1990, daughter of Michael and Angeline Miroballi, husband of Demetrio Scuro. Angelinia Mirobelli Spinazzola, 1977, daughter of Guiseppe and Felmina Musto Mirobellie, widow of Donato Spinazzola. Clara E. Leader Myers, 1965, daughter of Bert and Nana Dean Leader, widow of George C. Myers. Matilda McCartney, 1965 *death notice Joseph Myers, 1965 (Gallitzin), son of Charles and Margaret Lilly Myers. Anna M. McKnight Myers, 1965 (Roaring Spring), daughter of James and Margaret Daniels McKnight, husband of Wilson Myers. Wilbur R. Myers, 1965 (Hollidaysburg), son of Aaron and Eliza Williams Myers, husband of Roxie Sanders. Eugene McCloskey, 1965, son of Lewis and Annie Miller McCloskey, husband of Mary E. Flick. Violet S. Nagle Mulhearn, 1965 (Lilly), daughter of Valentine and Julia Kelley Nagle, wife of Leroy Mulhearn. Mary M. Murray, 1965 (Cresson), widow of Thomas Murray. Harry J. Myers, 1965 (Gallitzin), son of John and Sarah Leap Grogan Myers, widower of Alice Knee. Margaret E. Hawk Mitchell Myers, 1965, daughter of David and Jennie McCarty Hawk, twice married; Clarence Mitchell, Frank K. Myers. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Tribune, 1859 Mad Dog Excitement On Sunday afternoon, the cry of "mad dog" caused considerable excitement among the people who occupy the row of houses below the Methodist church, on Emma street. A dog belonging to Mr. Urick was observed on the street, behaving in a curious manner, snapping at everything which came his way, and exhibiting other unmistakable symptoms of hydrophobia. Mr. R. B. Taylor and his rifle were sent for, and, after a chase, the dog was shot in the kitchen of one of the houses, where he had taken refuge behind the stove. If we have a Dog Law in this place, it is time it was put into effect, as the country is full of mad dogs. Almost every paper we pick up contains a notice of mad dogs having been seen or killed in their neighborhood. There are about three or four hundred more dogs in this place than the security of their owners or the welfare of the community demands. We should like to hear of measures being adopted by which the cancellations of the number mentioned could be speedily effected. ----------------------------------------------------------- Good Rye William Green, of Logan township, left in our office, on Monday last, six stalks of Rye, the united length of which is forty-two feet. These stalks were not selected from different parts of the field, but stood in one cluster. He says that he has five acres of rye in the field from which these stalks were pulled, and there is scarcely two inches difference in the height of any of it. We have read accounts of taller stalks, in other parts of the State, but think this very good for Tuckahoe valley. His field would be a nice place to hide in if the "Ingins" were about. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- The Lewistown Democrat copies the edict of the R. S. B. in relation to the cases of Esquire Good and Dr. Roush, together with our Editorial remarks and adds: We say "amen" to the commiseration kindly tendered by our contemporaries of the Tribune to the two excommunicated individuals, and especially as the perfidiousness of the one was the result of an acquaintance with a young lady of this place, against whose accomplished manners and amiable qualities his susceptible heart was not "fire proof." He, however, has one proud consolation, and that is, that although he has been unmercifully excommunicated from Club 459, R. S. B., he now presides with honor and dignity over a GOOD club, which, although it now numbers but two members, will no doubt "in the course of human events" be multiplied exceedingly. So mite it be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - We are not disposed to grumble at the action of the Managers of the County Fair, in having the bills for the Fair printed abroad, because any of the benefits which would have resulted to us therefrom, as we presume the bills would have been printed at one of the offices in Hollidaysburg. If the printers of that locality are satisfied that their work might be done at home, should be done abroad, it is no concern of ours. --------------------------------------------------- Annual Jubilee On Monday last the colored folks of Hollidaysburg held a jubilee somewhere in the neighborhood of that town, in commemoration of the emancipation of the slaves from the West Indies. Two wagon loads left this place in the morning of that day to join in the festivities of the occasion. Their horses and wagons were decorated with numerous flags, reminding the beholder of the Fourth of July. We presume they had a happy time. ----------------------------------------- Died In Williamsburg, on the 19th of June, Davis, son of William and Maria Edeeblute, aged about 6 years. In this place, on the 26th ult., Harry Daniel, *aged 6 months and 25 days and on the 27th, James Hirst, aged 5 months and 26 days, twin sons of James and Catharine J. McCahan. They were lovely in life, and in death they were not parted. *I have typed these dates as appearing in the newspaper. Must be a typo on the part of the newspaper. ------------------------------------- Married On the 27th ult., at the Lutheran Parsonage, by Rev. H. Steck, Mr. GEORGE R. DOUGHERTY, of Altoona, to Miss ELMIRA, daughter of John M. Gibboney, Esq., of Duncansville. On this occasion the printers came in for a share of the good things provided for the occasion, in return for which all hands join in wishing the donors a calm and peaceful journey down the stream of time and a safe anchorage in the haven of eternal rest. On the 28th ult., by Rev. Thomas Barnhart, JACOB GETTLEMAN, of Hollidaysburg to Miss SARAH MCMANAMY, of Springfield Furnace. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Snake Man During the last few days there has been on exhibition, in one of the new rooms put up on the Brant lot, a snake man, considered one of the greatest wonders of the age. His right arm and hand represents the body and head of a snake and his left hand represents the head of a dog, with the tail of a snake. For our part we must confess that we find no pleasure in viewing such malformations of the human body although we have no doubt the unfortunate man may make a handsome thing out of it by giving these exhibitions. He has been liberally patronized. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sheriff's Sales Sheriff Funk advertises the following property to be sold on Monday the 25th of July, at the Court House, Hollidaysburg: Fourteen tracts of land situate in Allegheny township, on one of which the Portage Iron Works are erected-the property of Joseph Higgins. A house and lot of ground in Duncansville, the property of Wm. H. Baker. A lot of ground belonging to Jacob Helsel, location not given. A house and lot of ground in Altoona, the property of John McConnell. A tract of land in Catharine township with a log house and plank barn thereon, the property of Johnston A. Green. A two story plank house, shop and tenement in Altoona, the property of John Nice. A house and lot in the Borough of Hollidaysburg, the property of James Sweeny and his wife. A house and lot of ground in Hollidaysburg, the property of John R. Martin, Mary Martin, his wife and Margaret McClellan. Four lots of ground in the town of Newry, the property of Albert Schultz. The interest of Stephenson W. Dobyne in and to two houses and lots in Hollidaysburg. A house and lot of ground in Altoona, "Mansion House," the property of Aaron Dougherty. A house and lot of ground in East Freedom, the property of John Miller. A house and lot of ground in Hollidaysburg, the property of James R. Johnston and Mary Ann Johnston. All the right title and interest of F. M. Bell in and to a house and lot in the Borough of Tyrone. A house and lot in Altoona, the property of Charles A. Pierson. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Just found another book on Ebay that someone may be interested in – the Eichholtz Family in Blair County. You can find it by searching on Eichholtz Genealogy. Loyd _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Hi Everyone - I was just browsing through Ebay and discovered that there are several books on there: History of Huntington & Blair Counties - 1883 Blair County’s First Hundred Years Military & Genealogical Records of Blair County Soldiers – there are actually 2 up for sale. There is also a map of Tyrone You can find them by searching on: Blair County Loyd _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

After a LONG absence from my family history research, I am finally back to work. I have just updated my website, including the section on Riedseltz, Bas-Rhin, Alsace--the village of my WALTZ & HEINTZ ancestors. Under the "Books about the Area" link, you will find two more chapters from the George Wharton Edwards book ("The Feast of the Pipers" and "Mulhouse"). Although this book has a definite anti-German slant, it also contains many beautiful illustrations and interesting descriptions of the area in 1918. You can reach the chapter transcriptions through this link: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/Riedseltzhome.htm Regards, 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

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email offlist and include the name and date sent to the list. Some roll call names on this list. Bernadetta Wertz Page, 1990 (NJ, Bedford Co. native), daughter of Jacob and Anna Hafer Wertz, wife of Theodore Page. George P. Fluke, 1990, son of George and Elizabeth Mapes Fluke. Benton D. Slagle, 1990 (New Paris), son of Robert and Florence Devine Slagle, husband of Barbara Miller. Doris V. Winck Dicks, 1990 (OH), daughter of Blair and Ruth Young Winck, wife of Fred R. Dicks. Mrs. Dicks father, Blair Winck is a native of East St. Clair Twp. Clyde T. Hafer, 1990 (MD., formerly of Bedford), son of Harry and Viola Bagley Hafer. Alex Paolini, 1990 (Bedford), son of John and Agnes Bruni Paolini, husband of Pia Giudici. John R. Tonkin, 1986 (Fallentimber), son of John and A. Lucille Davis Tonkin. Louise C. Shore Bennett, 1986, daughter of Charles and Harriet Ferguson Shore, wife of Harvey Bennett. Ruth Jones McDowell, 1986 (Tyrone), daughter of Walter and Agatha Armstrong Jones, widow of Byron McDowell. Lillian Casner Gleichert, 1986 (FL, formerly of PA.), daughter of Charles and Grace Malloy Casner, widow of Paul A. Gleichert. Francis S. Sharrar, 1986, son of William and Elizabeth Lunt Sharrar, husband of Dorothy Lasher. Donald W. Sandrus, 1986, son of Harry and Virginia Marks Sandrus, husband of Irene Wing. Karl R. Johnstonbaugh, 1986 (Lakemont), son of Price and Lettie Lauck Johnstonbaugh, husband of Dorothy Thomas. Betty Hardy Baughman, 1963 (Hopewell), daughter of John and Tessie Hughes Hardy, wife of John Baughman. John N. Coder, 1963 (Claysburg), son of Daniel and Miriam Mierley Coder, husband of Mayme Arthurs. James I. Clapper, 1963 Alice Marjorie Zimmerman Schmidt, 1963 (Spruce Creek native), daughter of Howard and Margaret Weyer Zimmerman, wife of Ross Schmidt. John McMonigal, 1963 (Three Springs), son of John and Sarah Jenkins McMonigal, husband of Margaret L. Holden. James Bair, 1965 (Sinking Valley), son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bair. Anna Pheasant Wright, 1965 (Mapleton Depot), daughter of Samuel and Mary A. Curfman Pheasant, widow of Horace L. Wright. George A. Crotsley, 1965 (Mapleton Depot), son of D. F. and Mary L. Hammond Crotsley. Marshall C. Whitsel, 1965 (OH, formerly of Langondale), son of Roland and Della Swartz Whited, husband of Marietta Swisher. Louis Saltzman, 1958 (Huntingdon) Sarah Elizabeth Claycomb Smith, 1958, daughter of William and Susan Burket Claycomb, wife of Levi Smith. Daniel Sheterom, 1958 (Lakemont), son of Bert and Josephine Gibson Sheterom, husband of Mary J. Counsman. Robert D. Shank, Sr., 1958 (Coalport), son of Joseph and Emma Stophel Shak, widower of Lucy Poet. Eliza Garver Smith, 1958 (Roaring Spring), daughter of Samuel and Jennie Shearer Garver, widow of James W. Smith. Homer T. Smith, 1958 (Brookes Mills), son of Eli and Margaret Garner Smith, husband of Lila Shaw. William Sunday, 1958 (Warriors Mark), son of Luther and Bertha Bressler Sunday, husband of Ruth Baney. Minnie C. Reighard Snoberger, 1958 (Woodbury), daughter of James and Dessa Snavely Reighard, wife of Isaac Snoberger. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

The Social Whirl The regular meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary to the Mercy hospital will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the directors' room in the new annex. Members of the Ladies' auxiliary to the Trainmen will meet in the hall, Eighth avenue and Eleventh street, this evening. The regular meeting of Logan council, No. 146, Daughters of Pocohontas, will be held this evening. An enjoyable Halloween mask party in honor the 16th birthday of Miss Zelda Green was held at her home, 2722 Fifth avenue, on Saturday evening. The time was spent in music and games and delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Evelyn Wenrich of Cumberland, Beulah Wenrich, Helen Baird, Mary Good, Esther Hamer, Fanny Cassidy, Elizabeth and Dorothy Culvert, Beulah Wilkinson, Janet Adams, Marian Rothinburger, Wilthea Stom, Grace Allan, Thelma Elder, Mercedes Allan, Ruby Blackford, Marguerite Jones, Pauline Voght, Genevieve Williams, Mary Cessna, Romayne Gates, Ruth and Naomi Bowser and Zelda Green; Messrs. Paul Simpson of Huntingdon, Paul Vaughn, Bruce Crawford, Leon Fraker, Fred Wilt, Frank Slapper, Alec Davidson, Gerald Mayers, John Hughes, Vance Green, Charles Wilt, LeRoy Halliker, Ed Adams, Gail Wetle, and Bill Lowe. The euchre which was to have been held Oct. 18 by St. Anthony's society will be staged Friday evening, Nov. 15, in Mt. Carmel school hall. The affair was originally held over on account of the influenza epidemic. ------------------ Trio Become Unruly Frank Moran, Flem Trout and Mrs. Edith Doak Taken After Trouble Desk Sergeant R. N. Ickes owes his escape from serious injury yesterday to his ability to "duck" as the officer assisted Patrolmen Dean and Layton in arresting and escorting an unruly trio to City hall from an abode in the Tenth ward. The sergeant and patrolmen were called to Seventh avenue and Third street to quell some trouble. As the celebrants noticed the approach of the officers all retreated to the confines of the home of Mrs. Edith Doak. Sergeant Ickes hastily swore out a John Doe warrant and entered the home, using a skeleton key to unlock the door. Ickes no sooner stepped on the threshold of the home when he saw an iron griddle coming his way. He dodged out of the way and the griddle halted on the wall nearby. Officers then proceeded to gather in the prisoners, including Frank Moran, Flem Trout and Mrs. Doak. Enroute to City hall Moran got scrappy and made the ride prostrate on the floor of the police patrol with Patrolman Dean riding astride the prisoner. The officer's trousers were ruined in the scuffle. At City hall Moran broke the five-gallon water bottle. ---------------- Juniata Gap The Logan township teachers institute met on Saturday in the Baker building, Superintendent John H. Hennen presided and the time was taken up with matters of interest in the conduct of the schools and attention was called to the county institute which convenes on Dec. 1. The teachers were paid for their services during the past month. The Sunday schools in the gap were reopened on Sunday and there was a fair attendance. Charles Jackson and daughter Miss Verna of Juniata were calling on friends here on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Keyes and Mrs. Lucy Taneyhill were callers at Lone Pine on Sunday. ----------------------------- Marriage Record MAILLARD-HAY Mr. Emil Maillard of 1510 Twentieth avenue and Miss Pearl L. Hay of 2019 Third avenue were united in marriage at 8:30 o'clock last evening at St. Luke's Episcopal church. They were attended by Miss Emily Hay, a sister of the bride, and Archey Maillard, a brother of the bridegroom. Owing to the recent death of the bride's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hay, the ceremony was very quiet. They will spend their honeymoon in Lancaster and upon their return will be at home to their friends at 2019 Third avenue. KUHN-MOCK Mr. John Arthur Kuhn of 2817 Fifth avenue and Miss Verna Mae Mock of 1302 Seventh avenue were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, by Rev. J. Emory Weeks, pastor of the Simpson Methodist church. Immediately following the ceremony the couple departed for a wedding trip to Bedford county. Upon their return they will take up their residence at 2817 Fifth avenue. Marriage License Record Joseph H. Walter of Sproul and Clara R. Seymore of Orbisonia, Pa. William R. Nail of Johnstown and Marguerite Oakes of New York city. Edward Calvin Wertz and Jennie DeVore, both of Altoona. Herbert Elliott Ryan, 417 East Bell avenue and Maude Viola Brubaker, ??13 East Second avenue, Altoona. -------------------------- Real Estate Transfers Drucie Campbell and husband to Mary A. Cowan, Tyrone borough--$2,500.00 James Lewis to Lillie B. Wertz, Snyder township---$650.00 C. C. Truax and wife to A. W. Reyer, et al, Snyder township---$25,000.00 Central B. and L. association No. 2 to Arthur Gunsallus, Northwood---$900.00 Rowland R. Hunter and wife to Lester E. Hill, Logan township----$2,500.00 --------------------- Aldermanic News David Manza and Carmile Fusco, charged with destroying signs along the Pennsy branch railroad, paid the costs before Alderman John C. Gorsuch yesterday afternoon and were released. Aden Lantz, jr., charged with theft of a motor car and damaging it badly, was given a hearing yesterday by Alderman Adam Leake and held for court. He was jointly held for larceny with Clarence Akers, also of this city, but the latter was released owing to lack of sufficient evidence. Andrew Jameson, colored, charged with taking a pair of trousers belonging to Charles Chaplin, was held for court following a hearing yesterday before Alderman John C. Gorsuch. ------------- News of Service Men Notes of Blair County Boys who are Home or Have Returned to Camps James S. Bell, son of Charles L. Bell of 2015 Fourth avenue, who left several months ago for training at Camp Greenleaf in the medical corps, has been promoted to the rank of corporal. He is a nephew of General James M. Bell, Blair county's hero of the Spanish-American war. Winton Schum, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schum of 1426 Seventh avenue, has arrived safely overseas, according to word received by the parents. He enlisted in July and was trained at Camp Taylor, Kentucky, being a first class private in the field artillery. In a letter received by Mayor Charles E. Rhodes yesterday, Captain John R. Dunkle of Company G, 110th infantry says that he has been in the trenches since July 4 and has been in violent action ever since. He has not been in command of his company for some time but has been commanding a battalion and at one time a regiment. He stated in the letter that the Huns at that time were about ready to quit. ----------------------- Overheated Pipe Causes Alarm Firemen from the No. 1 station were called at 10:20 o'clock this morning to the home of Mrs. B. Scott of 1308 Thirteenth avenue, an overheated stove pipe creating some excitement. The fireman were not required to go in service. The home adjoins the St. John's school and neighbors called the firemen to prevent any possible damage. --------------------------------------- Mrs. C. W. Moore of 1511 Twelfth avenue left today to visit friends in Elmira, N. Y. until after the Christmas holidays. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Date for the May speaker: May 15th. More good news, I found someone to make the coffee. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Looking for descendants of Dorothy and/or Catherine Markey of Loysburg. They would have been there abt 1906 or so and have been neighbors of Emory & Hattie Biddle family. I have a picture to share. Thanks! Ramona My web site: http://users.adelphia.net/~rhousehold/

FYI, BCGS Vice President, Jennie Amrhein, has some excellent speakers scheduled in the next few months at the BCGS; Members and Nonmembers welcome, no charge for admission, refreshments after the meeting, (I promise I will warn everyone if I made the coffee, I hope to find someone else to do this) if you have never been to the BCGS, arrive early and take a look at the wonderful research material available. I think all of these sound particularly interesting, and as you know, using DNA for genealogy research is a fairly recent innovation and we are very fortunate Jennie was able to get this speaker. March 20 speaker Charles Doutt Reinactor for the Second U.S. Calvary "A Look at the Calvary During the Civil War" Mr. Doutt will be dressed in civil war clothes. April 17, speaker Commonwealth speaker, Bonnie Kyofski. Ph.D., Professor of Education, Mansfield University. "Folklore of Pennsylvania's North Country" traveling the North Woods Country of PA., you can taste Polish cooking, savor Italian gardens, hear Slovak folk tales, share in African American lore of freedom, and hear the echoes of Germania's oompah bands. Bonnie explores the songs and folk stories of the North Country. May* Mr. Richard Hite, Assistant State Archivist at Ohio Historical Society Topic: Using the Y. Chromosomes in DNA Testing for Genealogical Research. Mr. Hite has also authored "The Hite Connections in South Central Pennsylvania" Descendants of Christopher and Margaret Hite of Bedford County and Conrad and Maria Hite of Somerset County. 1759-1999. * I don't have the exact date right now, but I will let you all know ASAP. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hello all, I have been trying to find out what happened to my great grandfather's second wife and no one seems to know! Minerva P. McCaulley was born abt 1883 in Altoona (from Marriage license) she married Emory Leki Biddle on 7/9/1938 at the U B Church in Tyrone. According to the license she had been previously married (as had Emory). Emory died 8/1/1946 in Bellwood and is buried in an unmarked grave at Charlottesville Cemetery. He was buried by Fuoss Funeral home but I can find no records for her there. I have been so far unable to find an Obit or death certificate under Biddle or McCaulley for her. I have no idea her maiden name and if she remarried I would have no idea where to start. Does anyone know if the church has any records and how I could tap into them? Any other thoughts on how to find her? I would like to find out what happened to Minerva and if she is buried next to Emory. My grandfather remembers the funeral service and drew a map of where Emory was buried. I would like to mark Emory's grave and will include her if I can find out if she is really there or not! Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Ramona My web site: http://users.adelphia.net/~rhousehold/

The Perry Historians FREE Genealogical Workshop date: Saturday, March 15, 2003 time: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. where: The Perry Historians/Harry Lenig Library 2 miles north-east of New Bloomfield, Perry Co., PA. on Rt.34 Our speaker for the day will be Harry Focht - current President and founder of the Perry Historians. He will speak on the genealogical treasures that can be found in our court houses - in the morning session 9:00 a.m until lunch. Break for lunch - on your own - from 12:00-1:00 p.m. After lunch until ??, he will speak on what is available at our library, the Harry Lenig Library / Perry Historians. There will be some time for research at our facility following the instruction by Mr. Focht. Make sure to bring a notebook and plenty of paper for note-taking. Mr. Focht is one of the best genealogical researchers in this area and he knows alot of secrets on where to find great treasures! Hope to see you there! Donna HELLER ZINN of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA. Volunteer at The Perry Historians

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