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. Edward Reiser, 1923 (Hollidaysburg), son of Anthony and Josephine Reiser. Emma F. Conklin Myrick, 1923 (Juniata), daughter of Daniel and Margaret Conklin, wife of Obed P. Myrick. Gilbert J. Baker, 1969 (Ebensburg, RD), son of Joseph and Catherine Miller Baker, husband of Naomi Burley. Helen Houck, 1969 (Hastings), daughter of David and Catherine Gessler Houck. Gertrude McMullen Greenland, 1969 (Hastings), daughter of Marcellus and Susan Gray Greenland, widow of Elmer Greenland. Vince Eckenrode, 1969 (Carrolltown), son of Vincent and Olive Monahan Eckenrode, husband of Marge Farabaugh. Mary Kline Soisson, 1969 (Nicktown), daughter of John and Philomena Kirsch Kline, widow of Anthony Soisson. Henry Domer, 1910 Emma I. Lafferty Sharp, 1925 (Juniata Gap), daughter of Martin and Anna Lafferty, wife of Joseph Sharp. Nancy Saxton Baldwin, 1925 (former Altoona resident), wife of Charles Baldwin. Henry C. Allen, 1910, husband of Carrie Detwiler. Mrs. Benjamin Barr, 1909 (Iowa), Mr. Barr was a native of Centre Co., PA Jennie Santa, 1909 Arthur Loudon Campbell, 1909 (Pennsylvania Furnace), son of Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Campbell. Sara Boileau Gause, 1909 (France), daughter of Gertrude Grier, formerly of Huntingdon Co. Mary Ann McCurdy Johnston, 1909. Daniel D. Morrell, 1904 Alexander Lowry Holliday, 1903, Grandson of Adam Holliday, widower of Dorcas Hill. Robert H. Spendley, 1903 (Hollidaysburg), husband of Francis Dutcher. Mary D. Suckling, 1903 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of John and Elizabeth Suckling. Robert A. McNaught, 1903, husband of Margaret Carothers. James McConnell, 1903 (Poplar Run), son of Mr. and Mrs. John McConnell. Frances Ridenour Harr, 1990 (Bedford, formerly of Imler), daughter of Elwood and Margaret Thomas Ridenour, widow of Roy Harr. Twila Fischer Howell, 1990 (Irontown), daughter of George and Nora Garland Fischer, widow of Walter Howell. H. David Lundquist, 1990 (Everett), son of Donald and Betty Hartman Ludquist. Marie Diehl Wright, 1990 (Claysburg), daughter of Cornelius and Margaret Bowser Diehl, widow of Jesse M. Wright. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

New Year Accidents Aged Man Struck by a Train and Seriously Injured. Marko Nicolege, of Water street, Huntingdon, was brought to the hospital this morning, suffering from a fracture of the right leg and lacerations of the scalp. Nicolege had occasion to cross the railroad tracks and in doing so was struck by an engine and hurled from the tracks. His condition, while thought to be serious, is not necessarily fatal. Patrolman Peter Harlow this morning brought a sick Slav to the Altoona hospital. the man approached him on the east side of town, bearing a note stating he was ill and needed medical attention. He was admitted for treatment. Carl Stambaugh, 65 years of age, residing on Sixth avenue, near Twenty-first street, was seriously injured at 8:00 this morning, on the Hollidaysburg branch railroad, just opposite JK office. Two engines were standing on the south track and Stambaugh passed in front of them on to the north track, directly in front of a passenger train bound for Hollidaysburg. He was knocked to the side of the track and received fractures of several ribs on the right side and severe contusions of the abdomen. He was removed to the hospital and admitted for treatment. His condition is serious. Mrs. May Oefflinger, aged 79 years, mother of Mrs. H. Grosse, of 521 Third avenue, with whom she makes her home, fell down a flight of steps yesterday morning, receiving numerous bruises of the head and body. Her chin and face were also cut and it is feared she was injured internally. On account of her advanced age, her injuries may result fatally. Miss Annie Nolan, of Twenty-fourth street, and Oak avenue, fell on the icy pavement while on her way to church on Sunday and fractured her left arm above the wrist. Dr. Davis A. Hogue rendered the necessary medical attention. A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Yon, while playing with the wringer attached to a wash tub yesterday, had his finger, upon which was a ring, badly squeezed. The ring had to be cut in two to alleviate the pain. Dr. Davis A. Hogue dressed the hand. Leroy Nycum, of Ray's Hill, while wrestling, broke his left arm. The fracture was reduced at the hospital. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- New Year Eve Events 1904, Ushered in With Noisy Demonstrations and the Holding of Receptions and Watch Meetings. The year 1904 was ushered in with all the demonstrations which generally make such an event. The loud blowing of whistles and the ringing of bells, together with the occasional shots and other noises gave evidence of the dying of the old and the birth of the new year. Many enjoyable receptions and watch meetings were held. The Eagles watched the old year out and the new one in at their nest in the Mateer building. Supper was indulged as an introduction of the new year. Last night the ladies' auxiliary to the Mountain commandery of the Free and Accepted Masons held a New Year's reception in the Masonic temple. A delightful musical and dancing program was enjoyed. A full orchestra furnished the music. The reception was a success in every particular. The Belvidere Social club held a New Year's dance in their rooms last night. It was a success, as is usual with Belvidere receptions. The annual New Year's celebration of the Froshinn society was held in the hall last night, on Ninth avenue. Dancing was the feature of the evening. Amusements and luncheon of an extensive nature was served. A unique scene was presented last evening in the upper vise and machine shops and also in the Juniata shops, to celebrate the last working hours of 1903. Chisels, hammers and other implements were brought into play and just before the whistles blew to cease work, the merry ringing of the tools sounded the death knell of the old year. Last night, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McFarland celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their married life at their cosy home, 1510 Second street. Fifty people were present from Bellwood, Tyrone, Coalport and this city. Among those were Mr. William Geesey, who is 74 years old and father of Mrs. McFarland, and four generations were represented. Dr. J. H. Mathers, who married them, and wife, were taken care of by the genial host and hostess. A great variety of silver presents were left by the guests, who were entertained in a musical and social manner, after which all refreshed themselves by a sumptuous supper. All wished the couple a happy future. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Can anyone tell me what these initials stand for, they are on my grandfather's Altoona PRR work record from the railroad retirement board. Are these locations in the Juniata Shops or Altoona? Thanks in advance, Dale Patterson Year: 1910 Occupation: Messanger Department: G.S. (E. F.) & G.S. M.P. Location: General Office Year: 1917 Occupation: Car Repairman Department: M.E. Location: A.C. Shop

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. Jeremiah Benn, 1915 (Roaring Spring) Mrs. Nellie Connor Martin, 1915 (CA), daughter of Morris Connor of Altoona. *funeral notice Donald A. Sharkey, 1915 *funeral notice Lucy Tramontana, 1915, wife of Ermano Tramontana. Lucinda Hott Buck, 1915 (Gallitzin), wife of Ambrose V. Buck. Robert Patterson, 1915 (former Altoona resident), son of Robert and Frances Patterson. Mary Greenland Locke, 1915 (Orbisonia), daughter of Caleb and Christina Greenland, widow of Daniel Locke. Howard N. Harlan, 1915, son of Howard and Margaret Harlan. Dr. Peter J. Malone, 1915 (formerly of Altoona) Jane Allcutt, 1915, wife of David Allcutt. Lt. Charles Rowan, 1918, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rowan. Mary Agnes Donnelly, 1918, daughter of Patrick and Agnes Haley Donnelly. Leo DeSalles Hardman, 1918, son of Albert and Mary Hardman. Alice O'Toole, 1918 Frank W. Minick, 1918 (former resident of Altoona), husband of Caroline Koehle. Jennie Stinson, 1918, widow of Joseph Stinson. Elsie C. Ranck Ronk, 1954 (McVeytown), daughter of John and Annie Youtzy Ranck, wife of Harvey Ronk. Oscar Shriver, 1954 (Chambersburg native), son of Jacob and Catherine Weaver Shriver. Rev. E. H. Bonsall, Jr., 1954 Elsie E. Reed, 1954 (Reed's Mill), daughter of James and Minnie Ruth Reed. John C. Peightel, 1954 (Huntingdon), son of James and Sarah A. Flenner Peightel, husband of Bertha Schriefer. Israel B. Zook, 1954 (Belleville), son of Israel and Mattie Yoder Zook. John Funk, 1947 (Saxton), son of Henry and Birdie Waltermire Funk, husband of Mildred McCormick. Mary Sweet Eichelberger, 1960 (Saxton), daughter of William and Sarah Barnet Sweet, widow of J. Allie Eichelberger. Margaret Kauffman Dickinson, 1958 (Saxton), daughter of Daniel and Sarah Frederick Kauffman, widow of Jess Dickinson. Nancy Stuller Adolphson, 1960 (Coalmont), daughter of Henry and Esther Brown Stuller, widow of George Adolphson. Earl M. Houck, 1959 (State College and Petersburg), son of Henry and Lydia Houck, husband of Mildred Nearhoof. Mary A. Heeter, 1960 (Trough Creek Valley), daughter of Edmund and Catharine Curfman Heeter. George Adolphson, 1955 (Coalmont), son of Peter and Bertha Lundquest Adolphson, husband of Nancy Stuller. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Conference Appointments- The East Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, have made the following appointments for this district, now called the "Juniata District"-: Rev. George Guyer, P. E. Hollidaysburg-J. H. C. Dosh Altoona-Samuel Wilson Woodberry-George Berkstresser, John B. Scarboro Schellsburg-Henry Wilson Bedford-Wm. L. Spottswood, Samuel Smith, Sup. Bedford Circuit-James A. Coleman, G. Tarring Gray Coalmont-Enoch G. Jamison Manor Hill-J. A. Melick, John W. Cleaver Williamsburg-Alfred K. Irskridge Cassville W. Bouse, Hugh Lynn Birmingham-Robert W. Black, J. W. Buckley Phillipsburg-Edmund W. Kirby Curwinsville and Clearfield-Thos. Barnhart New Washington-Charles Cleaver, one to be supplied. The next East Baltimore Conference will be held at Williamsport, Pa. -------------------- Look Out- The public will do well to refuse any notes on the following named banks, which may be offered to them: Crawford County Bank, Meadville, Pa., Shamokin Bank, Sunbury, Pa., Tioga County Bank, Pa., Jersey Shore Bank, Pa. These Banks are all under the supervision and control of the "Buffalo kiters" who wanted to secure the Central Bank of Hollidaysburg, consequently their notes should be regarded with suspicion. The safest plan to guard against loss at the hands of these "kiters' is to refuse all notes on their pet swindling institutions. -------------- Man Frozen A man named Walter, aged about 55 years, was frozen to death in Greenfield township on Tuesday night of last week, whilst attempting to go from Claysburg to his home, about three miles distant. When his body was found on the Friday following, a flask partly filled with whiskey was in one of his pockets, of which it is supposed, he had partaken and was overcome. His sudden death is mourned by a large circle of respectable connections and friends.-Hol. Register. ---------------- Mail Messenger Mr. Wm. Cramer has been appointed Mail Messenger at this place, in room of C. W. O'Donnell, removed to the West. A more trust-worthy person could not have been selected. ---------------------------------------------------------- Injuns On Friday last a delegation of Chiefs, Braves and Warriors of the Sioux tribe, some thirty in number, passed through town, on their way to Washington, to see their "great father," the President. They were dressed in their native costume, and looked as savage as could be desired. They were accompanied by interpreters ---------------------------------------------------1887 Fatal Accident We learn from the Whig of this week, that on Monday of last week, a young lady named Mary Omerman, aged about 17 years, living with Mr. David Denny, near Tyrone City, in this county, while engaged in boiling soap in the yard, was so severely burned by her clothes taking fire, that she died the same night. ---------------------------------- Found Mr. George Mock, desires us to inform the public that he has in his possession a lady's gold ear drop, which he found on the street, one day last week. The loser can have it by proving property, paying for this notice, and taking it away, otherwise it will be disposed of according to law. ------------------------------ Police Notes Railroad Officer Corkle arrested a drunk and disorderly character Wednesday night who clawed and scratched like a cat and who had to be conveyed to the bastile in a cart. The Mayor fined the fellow $6.80. He departed for Tyrone on Day Express yesterday in almost as drunk a condition as when he arrested. About 12 o'clock last night a county constable arrived in the city, having in custody five tramps. He had caught the roadsters in a schoolhouse somewhere between this city and Blair Furnace, they having taken full possession of the seat of learning and its contents. When surprised by the officer they were toasting their shins about a fire made of school books, rulers, or whatever else of an inflammable nature they could lay hands upon. They were locked up to await a hearing to-day. -------------------------- A Young Girl's Leg Amputated About six months ago, Susie, the 14 year-old daughter of Mr. Joseph Biller, of Allegheny township, Cambria county, injured her left leg. The would did not heal property and resulted in caries. Lately the girl's conditions was of so serious a nature that Dr. Buck, the attending physician, decided that amputation was the only means of saving her life. The operation was performed by Dr. Buck at Mr. Biller's home yesterday, the leg being amputated midway between ankle and knee. At present writing the patient is doing as well as could be expected. ------------------ Death of Father Bowen Rev. Father H. S. Bowen, a prominent Catholic priest of this diocese, died at the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock. Father Bowen will be remembered as the priest who officiated at St. Frances College for about fifteen years. He was well known in this part of the State and particularly in Cambria county. The funeral will take place from St. Paul's Cathedral, Pittsburgh, this afternoon. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hi List Looking for any Info on these families Fredrick Miner ALLEN born April 28, 1856 at Bath, Steuben Co. NY died January 10, 1934 at Jamestown Chaut. CO. NY Wife Sarah Jane VANPELT born January 13, 1861 at Cauisteo, Steuben Co. NY died May 24, 1932 at Falconer Chaut. Co New York.. Children.1. Gertrute ALLEN,2.Minnie ALLEN born 1881 3.Margaret Lucrisha ALLEN born September 09, 1885 at Bath, Steuben Co. NY died December 18, 1968 at Wavery, Tioga Co NY Married Isaac Wilbur LYKENS born August 06, 1873 at Altoona Blair Co Pa died November 30, 1937 at Millbrook, Centre Co PA.. 4.George F ALLEN born 1887 wife Bertha BROWN... 5.Edith Blanch ALLEN born March 16, 1889 at Brookland Potter Co PA died January 24, 1979 at Salamanca, Catt. Co. NY Husband Harris William INGRAM born February 20, 1876 at Howard, Centre, CO. PA. died January 25, 1948 at Grazierville Blair. CO. PA. 6.Frank ALLEN born 1891 died 1910 at SALAMANCA, CATT. CO. NEW YORK.. 7.Charley Elizah ALLEN born January 12, 1894 at Bellefonte, Centre Co PA died May 07, 1974 at Indianapolis, Marion Co. Indiana Wife Sarah Agnes SHAWLEY born March 15, 1897 at Bellefonte, Centre Co PA died April 06, 1959 at Indianapolis, Marion Co. Indiana Thanks Stan Ingram 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

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. Elizabeth Walls, 1915 (Tyrone), daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Walls. Sarah B. Linn Ricedorf, 1915 (Perry Co.), daughter of John and John Linn, widow of Daniel Ricedorf, mother of Mrs. Carrie White of Altoona. David Hayes Gildea, 1915, husband of Jeanne Manning. David Haslette, 1915 (former Altoona resident), husband of Kate Dougan. Lawson Keith, 1915 (Van Ormer), son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keith. Mary J. Gooderham, 1915 (Cambria Co. native), daughter of Thomas and Lydia Beale Gooderham. William M. Witherow, 1943, son of Samuel and Marcella Clark Witherow, widower of Laura Adams. Martin Luther White, 1943 (Huntingdon Co. native), son of John and Lavina Stever Taylor White. Thomas Wood, 1943, son of Joseph and Mary Ann Williams Wood. Percy S. Walter, 1943 (Milford Twp), son of Gillian and Sarah Seibert Walter. Crissie A. Yingling Wissinger, 1943 (Patchinville), son of John and Anna Yingling, wife of John Wissinger. Mary Walkowski, 1943 (Brownstown) Carl A. Werner, 1943, son of Alexander and Louise Hirt Werner. Elizabeth McNulty, 1975 (Cambria Co. native), daughter of J. W. and Ella Gordon McNulty. Bess Maines McCartney, 1975 (CO, native of Woodland), daughter of Daniel and Ellen Maines, widow of Edward G. McCartney. John R. McMaster, 1975 (CA, formerly of Hollidaysburg), son of Edward F. and Anna I. Zimberline McMaster, husband of Nina Coombs. Elsie V. Rorabaugh Mason, 1975 (Mass., formerly of Altoona), daughter of Daniel and Rosé Ann Rorabaugh, wife of Richard M. Mason. Sara McIntire, 1975 (CA, Boalsburg native) Marian Seeley Malone, 1975, daughter of Jobe W. and Mary Bassett Seeley, widow of Pat Malone. Glenn A. Miller, 1975 (Saxton), son of Everett and Lillian Goldberg Miller. Roy Marble, 1975, son of Nathan and Jane Conrad Marble, husband of Lulu Wolf. Henry R. Morrison, 1975 (Loretto), son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Morrison, husband of Josephine Batulis. Lincoln Monteith, 1975 (Alum Bank), son of Robert and Elizabeth Forsyth Monteith, husband of Beatrice Barker. Lena H. Holsinger Croft Meiss, 1975, daughter of Giedon and Elizabeth Wentz Holsinger, twice married; Roy Croft, Fred Meiss. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Silas Moore relief to Robert Young ------------ $1.00 Van Valzah & Wilson relief to J. Y. Kinney------3.00 Akers & Piper do. Mrs. Richards---------------9.00 " do. Mrs. Davis----------------- 10.00 " do. Mrs. Souders----------------4.15 " do. D. Burley-------------------25.00 " do. Jno Walton-----------------10.00 T. J. Armstrong do. Jno. Stanley---------------- 4.00 " do. Wm. Burley----------------- 5.00 C. Mountz do. Jas. Shinefelt-------------- 65.00 A. J. Mattern do. Wm. Dunlap --------------- 4.00 Alex Irwin do. Mrs. Moore --------------- 5.00 Jas. M'Connell do. Mary Donner -------------- 5.00 Andy Gamble do. Mrs. Sounders ------------- 11.25 Blackburn & Bros. do. Mrs. Estep ---------------- 18.00 P. Kimmell do. Julia Davis ---------------- 9.74 Study Bro & Co. do. A. Geiswite ---------------- 24.00 H. J. Cornman do. Robert Young -------------- 3.00 " do. Jas. Woomer ---------------- 8.50 W. W. Yon do. Daniel Donat ---------------- 1.50 J. C. Mattern do. Mrs. McNeal ----------- 1.50 " do. Mrs. Keegan --------- .50 Wm. M. Bell do. Wm. Waller ----------------- 1.44 Edward Bell do. G. D. Thomas ----------- 7.00 D. M. Replogle do. Barbara Teeters -------30.00 J. L. Calvert & Bro. do. Hannah McPherson ---------- 18.00 John Clark do. James Irwin ------- 54.00 " do. Mrs. Deeters -------- 24.00 C. B. Dilling do. Rachel T. Hill -------- 25.00 Jerry Long do. J. Seiders & wife ----- 10.00 Jas Denniston do. Mrs. Burns, coal -------- 2.95 Jas Evans do. Susan Thompson ------ 40.00 Wood, Morrell & Co. do. Mrs. Callahan ---------- 27.00 " do. Mrs. Keegan -------- 21.50 " do. Jno. McMahon --- 2.00 " do. John Long ----------- 4.00 " do. Alex Dunmore ---------6.50 " do. Mrs. L. Moore---------4.15 " do. Ann Fox -------2.00 " do. Jas. Ward-------- 3.00 " do. Frank Curry ----- 5.00 A. J. Anderson do. David Smith ----- 33.00 " do. Barbara Teeter ----- 12.00 William Anderson do. Jacob Teeter ------ 28.00 " do. Elizabeth Snyder ----11.00 Jno W. Goodfellow do. Mary Tetwiler -----4. 25 " do. Jacob Waller --- 5.00 " do. Thos. McFadden - 3.00 " do. Mary Lewis ----- 2.00 A & E B Dysart do. A. McClelland ---17.00 Alex Knox do. Mrs. F. Harlin -- - 15.00 " do. Martin Myers ---- 3.00 " do. Mary Donner -------- 5.00 " do. Eli Donner -- 2.00 T. D. Hughes do. G. W. Thomas ---- 5.00 H. H. Hewit do. John Cart ----- 40.00 " do. Wm. Deeters -- 28.00 " do. Adam Fry - -- 8.00 C. Hauser & Son do. Mrs. Robison ------- 25.10 " do. Timothy Nevin ----- 21.00 " do. Mrs. Sneider 3.75 " do. Mrs. Leiper 3.15 " do. Mrs. Kantzemeir ---- 2.00 John Walton do. J. Stanley, coal --- 2.50 " do. ---- Cutzmeer 2.20 " do. John Walton -- 3.00 Samuel Confer do. Georgia Koon ----------5.00 John Louden do. Mrs. Settlemyer----8.00 John Sprankle do. John Stanley -- 1.75 Mrs. T. Riddle, services rendered Mary Fox --------4.00 J. F. Arnold, M. D., medical services rendered John McNevin ---8.00 A. McCready, M. D., medical services rendered James Highland---8.00 F. G. Bloom & Son, M. D., medical services rendered Mrs. Ella Aurandt --30.00 F. G. Bloom & Son, M. D., medical services rendered Mrs. Smouse 11.00 J. Wengert, M.D., medical services rendered John Hughes --30.00 J. W. Weaver, M.D., medical services rendered out door poor -6.50 James M. Brown, M.D., medical services rendered James Greenwood ------15.00 Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

I have the following obits, if you would like a scanned copy, please email me offlist and include the name and date sent to the list. Some roll call names on this list. Louise McMullen, 1929 (near Bellefonte) Mrs. D. S. Dunn Cunning, 1929 (Blairfour), widow of David Cunning. Bertha Osborne Griffin, 1929, daughter of Prof. and Catherine Bowles Osborne, widow of Theodore Griffin. Bertha M. Deshong, 1929 (Wells Tannery), daughter of Roy and Nellie Foster Deshong. Joseph Mellott, 1920 (Ayr Twp.), son of Elias and Parthenia Mellott, husband of Elizabeth Harr. Dennis W. Mellott, 1920 (Plum Run), son of Samson and Rebecca Mellott, husband of Alice Funk, daughter of Eli and Rebecca Funk. Elizabeth Buechele Johnson, 1915, daughter of Englebert and Mary Buechele, wife of Edward Johnson. Ellen McCoy, 1915 (Juniata), daughter of James and Margaret McCoy. James Dugan, 1915. Barbara Feathers, 1915, wife of David Feathers. Lettie M. Reed, 1915, wife of Chester Reed. Louvenia W. Matthews, 1915, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Matthews. Margaret M. Keller, 1915, daughter of Frank and Bertha Keller. Mary Ebert, 1915 (Chambersburg), sister of John W. Ebert of Altoona. Jessie Scott, 1915 (Phillipsburg), daughter of S. J. and Mary J. Scott, sister of Mrs. Clay Wentzel of Bellwood. David Hoover Brumbaugh, 1915, son of John and Esther Brumbaugh. Catherine E. Alexander, 1913, daughter of Robert and Mary Rodkey Alexander. Catherine Ace Crain, 1913, wife of H. A. Crain. Mrs. Guy Crouse, 1924 (former Altoona resident), Wilfred T. Mathers, 1924 (Tyrone), son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mathers. William L. Sandrus, 1924, son of Jonathan and Margaret Sandrus, husband of Susanah. William VanScoyoc, 1930, son of John and Lydia VanScoyoc, husband of Jennie R. Woomer. Scott R. Franks Clapper, 1910, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Clapper J. L. Burnette, 1910 (MO), husband of Mrs. Jennie Kane, formerly of Altoona. Elizabeth Fluke, 1910 (Greensburg), mother of Mrs. W. B. Piper of Altoona. William A. Moore, 1910 (formerly of Tyrone), widower of Mary Bellamy. Hon. John Penn Jones, 1910 (formerly of Hollidaysburg) Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Citizens' Engine and Hose Company The zeal with which the members of this company have entered into the spirit of their work, deserves success, and if we do not have a good fire company and a good engine, it will not be the fault of those engaged in the work, but may be attributed to the short -sightedness of the property-holders of the town. The Committee appointed by the company to receive subscriptions and money for the purpose of purchasing an engine and a quantity of hose, desire that all subscribers should pay up to previous to the 12th of September, and we sincerely hope the response will be instantaneous and liberal. It seems to us useless that we should here recount the advantages of having a good fire engine and company in this place, as we presume all are aware of them; therefore we will only add that now is the time to aid in securing what the nature of the buildings and good sense of the people tell them that the town demands, via: a means of protection against fire. --------------------------- Child Drowned On Friday afternoon last, a little boy, aged about two years, son of John Welsh, living on Branch street, East Altoona, wandered out of the house, while his mother was doing something up stairs, and went to a well in the yard, on which there was a loose board. As soon as the mother came down stairs and missed the child she made search for him, and discovered that the well-board had been shifted she rushed to the spot, only to find her fears realized. The child had fallen in and was drowned. The water being near the top of the well she reached in and pulled him out and gave the alarm to neighbors, a number of whom came in immediately and endeavored to resuscitate the child, but it was too late--the vital spark had fled. Mr. Welsh is a brakeman on one of the freight trains on the Penn'a Railroad and was from home at the time. An inquest was held by Coroner Fox and a verdict in accordance with the above was returned. ----------------------------------------- Married On the 20th ult., at the Lutheran Parsonage, by Rev. J. Steck, Mr. HENRY LANTZ to Miss CATHARINE SHINDELMYER, both of Altoona, Pa. On the 20th ult., by the Rev. J. Hassler, Mr. JAMES P. SCOTT, of Huntingdon county, to Miss MARTHA ANN HYLE, from near Martinsburg, Blair county, Pa. On the 25th ult., by the Rev. Lloyd Knight, Mr. DAVID TYLER, of Logan Valley, to Miss AGNES BARNWELL, of Hollidaysburg. ----------------------------- Died In this borough, on Friday last, ELLEN, daughter of Cornelius McLaughlin, aged about 5 months. On the 24th ult., in Altoona, Mrs. ELIZABETH DAVIS, mother of John Davis, aged 77 years, 8 months and 9 days. On the 30th inst., of Typhoid Fever, MICHAEL AULTZ, of Hollidaysburg, aged about 60 years. In Logan township, on the 30th instant, Mrs. MARY WILLIAMS, widow of Thos. Williams, Esq., deceased, aged about 70 years. ----------------------------------------------------------- Valuable Real Estate at Orphan's Court Sale By virtue of an order of the Orphan's Court of Blair county, the subscriber will sell by public outcry, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY 23d DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1859, at 10 o'clock, A. M., the following Real Estate, viz: A Lot of Ground, 50 feet front by 120 feet deep having thereon erected a two and a half story frame house, and other outbuildings, situate on Emma street, in the borough of Altoona. Terms-Cash on the confirmation of the sale. James Lowther Adm'r of Martha Hunter, dec'd. Altoona, Feb. 3, 1859 -------------- List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Altoona, Pa., Feb. 1st, 1859. Ake, A. L. Aimer, Mary Ann Bartow, Mahalah Byrne, Margaret Baker, Julia Branan, Ellen Brooks, David Carr, Christian Conrayd, Mary Campbell, John J. Deutsch, Arnold J. 2 Decker, William S. Donovan, John Eastrict, William Goughnour, Alex D. Glass, Jane Hamilton, W. Hughes, Kate Helm, George, jr. Homan, Sam'l Hardsock, Rosa Hamilton, Barbara Johnston, Martha Knepper, Mary J. Kirby, George Kafe, Matthew Lang, John Louis, M. Martin, Lawrence Manley, Simpson G. Morse, Charles Mountain, Cath'ne McMillan, Mrs. McCormick, Cath McLaughlin, Susan McCormick, Eliza J. Reilly, John Robison, Jane Sharp, Sophia Sparr, Mary Secrist, Mary J. Temple, James Wohn, Lattie 2 Wolf, Wm. Walton, Wm. Wingard, John S. William, Wm. Walton, Wm. R. ---------------------------- It is seldom that a drunk man is seen in our streets, consequently the boys consider it almost a treat to come across some unfortunate individual who has imbibed sufficiently to bring him within their reach of torment. Passing up the street the other evening, we observed quite a crowd collected in the neighborhood of the R. R. ticket office, in the center of which was a wretched looking being who had taken on such a heavy load of tangle-foot whiskey that he could not navigate, and the boys were enjoying the delectable sport of letting him "drap" heavily on his posterior at every opportunity. It was no doubt fun for the boys, but hard on the dilapidated individual's corduroys. Seriously, we could not but think that boys who would thus impose on an unfortunate man were as much deserving of a place in the "Lock-Up" as he whom they tormented. ---------------------- Tobacco For Boys A strong writer administers a wholesome dose to the boy chewers and smokers assuring them that tobacco has spoiled and utterly ruined thousands of boys, inducing a dangerous precocity, developing the passions, softening and weakening the bones, and greatly injuring the spinal marrow, the brain, and the whole nervous fluid. A boy who early and frequently smokes, or in any way uses large quantities of tobacco, never is known to make a man of much energy of character, and generally lacks physical and muscular, as well as mental energy. We would particularly warn boys who want to be anybody in the world, to shun tobacco as a most baneful poison. ----------------------- Camp Meeting The colored folks of this county will hold a Camp Meeting near Brush Run, a short distance from Hollidaysburg, commencing to-morrow (Friday). It will no doubt be well attended by whites as well as blacks. We have been requested to state that Geo. McCabe will be on hand with his omnibus to run between this place and the camp during its continuance. ------------------ Visited Us. We acknowledge a visit from our respected contemporary of the Blairsville Records, James F. Campbell, Esq., who dropped into our sanctum on Saturday last. James is a clever fellow, prints a good paper, and we hope makes plenty of money. 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. Some roll call names on this list. Adolph Miller, husband of Rene Brehm. Albert E. Miller, (Hyndman), son of Henry and Katie Bohr Miller, husband of Anna Gessner. Ada Steele Miller, 1976 (Manna Choice), daughter of Theodore and Rosa Ritchey Steele, widow of Lester Miller. A. Emanuel Miller, 1979 (New Paris), son of Solomon and Ellen Bisel Miller, widower of Derbie Shaffer. Allen V. Miller, 1982 (Bedford), son of Irvin and Ida Clingerman Miller, husband of Madelyn Ross. Jesse W. Stouffer, 1896 Mollie Barrett, 1896 (Bellwood), wife of William Barrett. Alonza Gill, 1896 I. L. McCloskey, 1896, husband of Harriet H. Stephens. John Mattas, 1896 O. L. McCubbin, 1896 (Irwin) James Ross, 1896 (Duncansville), husband of Mary Gibson. Henry Kellar, 1896, husband of Susan Bricker. Thomas E. Wolfe, 1979 (Lakemont), son of Charles and Martha Butterbaugh Wolfe, widower of Susan Feathers Marion E. Wolf, 1976 (Lakemont), son of George and Celia Stewart Wolf. Catherine M. Wolf, 1968 (Lakemont), widow of Charles A. Wolf. Dr. Charles R. Wolf, 1967 (Lakemont native), son of Charles and Catherine Wolf. Susan R. Feathers Wolfe, 1979 (Lakemont), daughter of Blair and Elizabeth Musselman Feathers, wife of Thomas E. Wolfe. Ella N. Brown Woodcock, 1992 (FL), daughter of Rev. Frank and Leah N. Smith Brown, widow of Harry A. Woodcock. Alma Green Wolfe, 1989 (Lakemont), daughter of Porter and Rachel McMullen Green, wife of Harlan C. Wolfe. Ann L. Hake Wyper, 1982 (Juniata), daughter of Charles and Wray Spinney Hake, wife of James E. Wyper. Norman S. Wirick, 1987 (Lakemont), son of John and Leona Hetrick Mitchell Wirick. Howard E. Whitfield, 1984, son of Frank and Carrie Barton Whitfield, widower of Ethel Irene Mock. Homer R. Wilt, 1981 (Lakemont), son of Eli and Annie Swanger Wilt, married three times; Jennie Hoover, Elsie Hewitt, Ruth Brumbaugh. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Company G. Bugler is Wounded in 4 Places Gassed in action "over there" and wounded in four places, Ralph H. DeAngelis, bugler in Company G., the Blair Union in the 110th regiment, "somewhere in France," is still smiling and cheerful, according to a letter just received from his parents, Louis and Jane DeAngelis of 509 Third Avenue. Ralph enclosed in the recent letter a souvenir from the battlefield, which includes the envelope and paper such as is used by the boches in writing field letters. The envelope is printed in German. The Altoona soldier appropriated the Hun stationery in communicating with the home folks. The soldier's wounds are to the legs and arms and he states that he able to be about now and that he visited in Aix les-Bains, the prettiest part of France, and that he slept in one of the famed hotels. A ring, given the soldier by his mother when he was home on a furlough from the Georgia camp last year, was destroyed in the Altoonan's fight against the Huns, Ralph writing that the ring was broken when going "over the top," the Huns breaking his gun, making it necessary for him to use his fists. He also writes the father for a new razor, the old shaving outfit being unfit for use as a result of Hun bullets striking him, one finding its way to the shaving kit. Ralph, who is aged 21, formerly worked in the Fourth Street blacksmith shop. He enlisted July 14, 1917. *I scanned a photo of Ralph DeAngelis from this article, email if you want a copy. -------------------------------- Ray A. Smith Recovers From Wound in Action Juniata Youth is Member of Company G, 110th Regiment in France Sergeant Ray A. Smith, aged 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith of 804 Seventh Avenue, Juniata, is recovering in a base hospital in France after being slightly wounded in action, the young man being a member of Company G., 110th infantry. Prior to his entry into the army he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad company. His wound was not a serious one, the soldier being struck in the thigh by a piece of shrapnel. *photo scan available --------------------------------------------- Hurry Examination of Registered Men Registrants of the Sept. 12 registration were qualified for general military service at the examinations held yesterday by the West side, No. 1, city draft board and the Tyrone, No. 2, county draft board. The West side board called a score of men for examination and nine were accepted, two were held for limited service, two referred to the advisory board and five rejected. Two failed to report. The men examined and results follow: Accepted F. J. Dillon, 2523 West Chestnut Ave. C. V. Carson, 1303 16th street O. D. Treese, 535 6th Avenue W. C. Pahel, 330 East Walnut Ave. J. W. Rigg, 1003 16th Ave. W. J. Marshall, 1310 16th Ave. R. J. Mullen, C. J. Droisbaugh, Isaac Saltsman and Joseph Eckenrode. Limited Service Richard Nicholas, 2425 9th Ave. J. M. McLaughlin Advisory Board A. W. Stoke, 2020 Broad Ave. John Beaver Rejected S. D. Shaver, 104 Howard Ave. E. A. Rudisill, 1508 1st St. C. T. Carney, 982 25th St. C. H. Myers, 2922 Broad Ave. Robert Walker, Garfield county, Okla. The West side board has called a score of men for this evening at 8:30 o'clock. A similar number will be examined tomorrow. The Tyrone board yesterday accepted eleven, referred two to the advisory board, held one for limited service and rejected eight men. The examination result follows: Accepted Charles M. Bomsell, Tyrone William C. Martin, Lakemont John J. Estep, Bellwood Leonard R. Eyler, Juniata Raymond H. Shultz, Tyrone William Nolen, Juniata Lewis T. Boyles, Altoona Charles H. Jones, Tyrone Clarence E. Adams, Tyrone John F. Miller, Tyrone Wilmore M. Lingfelt, Tyrone Referred to Medical Advisory Board, Altoona, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1918 Frederick C. Briggs, Tyrone Calving George Alward, Juniata Limited Service Clyde Slamond French, Lakemont Rejected Leonard Waite, Tyrone William Charles Eifler, Juniata Martin Deffley, Juniata Edgar Laugenabaucher, Tyrone Ralph D. Carling, Tyrone Harry M. Riggle, Juniata Frank M. Fasick, Juniata Robert C. Sager, Altoona. The Tyrone board has called the following registrants for examination today: Harrison Elijah Colyer, Altoona Albert George Mann, Altoona Harry Gerald Cooper, Altoona James Cornelius, Bellwood John Silas Donoughe, Coupon Chalmer Theodore Fethers, Eldorado James F. Ogden, Philadelphia Gaetano Gaugemi, Tyrone Joseph John Cekala, Altoona Dewey Paul Sherry, Tyrone William Henry Frederick, Altoona Frederick V. Troutwine, Tyrone Afternoon Ralph Sylvester Zeigler, Juniata Dean Oris Confer, Altoona William Lewis Zeak, Juniata John Arthur Ripple, Altoona Delbert L. Gilmore, Altoona Samuel Cosentino, Union Furnace Henry Ross, Tyrone Harry Jacob Parks, Altoona Paul Edward Wilt, Bellwood Clarence Lloyd Bowman, 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 date sent to the list. Hazel O. McNamara, 2002 Thelma J. Thompson, 2002 Patricia Ann Mathews Tooley, 2002 (Mich., native of Altoona), daughter of Charles and Kathryn Mathews, widow of Robert. Norman M. Wyland, 2002 (Cresson), son of Dennis and Mary Bender Wyland, widower of Mary M. Waltz. Helen L. 'Billie' Logan Bartley Danemark, 2002, daughter of Daniel and Bertha Bressler Logan, twice married; Victor Bartley, Jack Danemark. Ora Diehl Beegle, 2002 (Martinsburg), daughter of Harry and Lydia Diehl, widow of Luther Beegle. Lois L. Igou, 1961 (Bellwood), daughter of Archie and Katherine Phillips Igou. Robert L. Imler, 1961 (Woodbury native), son of George and Catherine Imler. John C. Irvine, 1961 (MD, formerly of Altoona), son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Irvine. Mae Lupold Isenberg, 1961 (Hollidaysburg), daughter of Elmer and Fannie Davy Lupold, wife of Blair Isenberg. Melvin R. Ingram, Sr., 1961 (Juniata), son of Alexander and Rebecca Ruffner Ingram, husband of Ethel Bollinger. Walter Ingoldsby, 1961 (Cresson), son of James and Emily Quartz, husband of Mary E. Clark. Attilio Iachini, 1961 (Gallitzin), son of Dominic and Carmina Capone Iachini, husband of Amelia Varratto. Nellie G. Nelson Itinger, 1961 (Alexandria), daughter of James and Nina Cresswell Nelson, widow of Alton S. Itinger. James Ihm, 1961, son of James and Minnie Reed Ihm, husband of Pauline Metzger. William H. Imler, 1961 (formerly of Roaring Spring), son of Martin and Romaine Holsinger Imler, husband of Nina Matthews. Lottie V. McDonald Ickes, 1961 (Imler), daughter of Malcolm and Ellen Allison McDonald, wife of George W. Ickes. Sister Mary Raymond *born Bertha Margaret Ihm, 1961, daughter of Otto and Bridget Mostlyn Ihm. Catherine Isenberg, 1961, daughter of Jack and Emma Ketring Isenberg. Loretto M. McCullough Ivory, 1961, daughter of James and Margaret Grimes McCullough, widow of T. Gilbert Ivory. Beulah Dibert Irvin, 1961 (Altoona native), daughter of James and Margaret Kuhn Dibert, wife of S. Christopher Irvin. David Garland, 1960 (Hollidaysburg), son of Frank and Laura Davis Garland, husband of Nellie Burgoon. Seward S. Gallaher, 1960 (formerly of Coalport), son of Joseph and Wilmina Mullin Gallaher. Samuel Gallagher, 1960 (Houtzdale), son of John and Agnes Blakely Gallagher, widower of Nellie Adam. Lewis Gardner, 1960 (Coupon native), husband of Annie Morris. Leo A. Garber, 1960 (Roaring Spring), son of John and Adeline Benner Garber, widower of Martha Zook. Robert A. Garman, Jr., 1960, son of Robert and Margaret Fink Garman. Sarah J. Glass Garner, 1960 (Geeseytown), daughter of Henry and Mary Kuhn Glass, widow of Archer Garner. Mary J. Casanave Garvey, 1960 (formerly of Altoona), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Germain Casanave, wife of Dr. Frank C. Garvey. Joseph V. Gibboney, 1960 (Juniata), son of James and Elizabeth Smith Gibboney, husband of Clara Dittsworth. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

A list of Outstanding Debts due the County of Blair, on the Sixth day of January, 1859, for the Year, 1858. George W. Patton, Altoona-----------718.22 Peter H. Wilt,* Allegheny------------132.30 David Henshey,* Antis--------------425.79 George Koon,* Blair-----------------520.08 Jacob Dell, Catherine--------------251.23 Philip Hileman, * Frankstown---------1045.65 Jno. Musselman, * Greenfield------------73.32 Wm. Kelerman, Gaysport-----------------379.51 John McGraw, * Huston-----------------720.27 Geo. B. Bowers, Hollidaysburg------------964.80 Frazier ?arlin, * Juniata---------------------318.51 John Westley, * Logan---------------------------907.40 H. S. Crawford, Martinsburg---------------------100.04 Henry Turget, * N. Woodberry------------------540.05 W. R. Plummer, * Snyder------------------------475.57 Sam'l R. Shiffler, * Taylor-----------------------452.05 Andrew Miller, * Tyrone------------------------------484. 87 Alexander Hob, Tyrone boro.-------------------------280.40 Charles Bittle, Woodberry---------------------------712.77 All marked this (*) have since paid part, February 3, 1859. -------------------------------- Married On Thursday, Sept 2nd, 1859, by J. M. Cherry, Esq., of Altoona, Mr. GEORGE SHARRAH of Huntingdon Co., to Miss REBECCA KEES of Pinegrove, Centre Co. ---------------------------------------- Died On the 21st ult., near Rifflin, Seneca Co., Ohio, Mr. Michael Erhart, Sr., formerly of this place, aged about 65 years. In Logan township, on the 30th ult., Mrs. MARY ANN, wife of Wm. Black, aged 52 years, 10 months and 12 days. -------------------------- Estray-Came to the residence of the subscriber, in Logan township, on or about the 4th of July last, a RED AND WHITE HEIFER, supposed to be three years old, with the left ear cropped and a broad white stripe down the face. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take her away, otherwise she will be disposed of according to law. Jonathan Hamilton. ----------------------------------------- House and Lot For Sale The subscriber offers for sale a HOUSE & LOT, situate in Loudonsville, adjoining Altoona, two doors from the main track of the Penn'a Rail Road. The lot is 50 feet front and 160 feet deep. The House is a good two-story frame building with all necessary outbuildings. A bargain may be had in this property as the owner is desirous of removing from the place. Possession given at any time. TERMS: One-third of the purchase money to be paid in hand. A title clear of all encumbrances will be given. Persons wishing to view the premises will call on the subscriber residing thereon. Jas. T. Moore -------------------------------------------- Contempt of Court A man named Meloy, who was an important witness for the Commonwealth in several liquor cases which came up at the last Court in this county, but who was non est when his name was called, was brought up at the adjourned Court on the 24th ult., on attachment, and fined $20 and costs, and ordered into the custody of the sheriff until the sentence be complied with. The Judge intimated that his straightened circumstance has this time secured him a moderate punishment, but that a fine of three times that amount would be imposed in like cases in future. The Pittsburgh Chronicle in remarking on this case says:--"Judge Taylor is not a man to be trifled with, and if there were more courts like his in the State, there would be fewer rascals." ----------------------------------- Boys in the "Lock-Up" Two small boys, whose names we did not learn, were placed in the "Lock-Up" on Tuesday morning last, charged with stealing plums. "The way of the transgressor is hard," and they have early found it so. We hope it may prove a warning to them. We think it right to inflict punishment on boys for a crime like this, and hope that more examples be made, but plum thieves are not the only ones who should be dealt with-There are a number of boys about town who are continually in some kind of mischief-quarreling, fighting, throwing stones, &c-who deserve a few hours in the "Lock-Up," and we have the authority of our Constable for saying that he has eyes on some of them and will lock them up some day before they are aware of it. ------------------ Judge Taylor, of Huntingdon, has accepted the invitation of the Managers of Blair County Agricultural Society, to deliver an address on the occasion of the coming Fair--Those who know the man need not be told that it will be well worth listening to and to those who have not had the pleasure of hearing him, we can promise that it will be one replete with information. ------------------------------------------------ Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Could someone please check if you have a paper available for an obit on William J EMINHIZER, age 85, who died last Tuesday, 25 Feb 03, in the Hollidaysburg Vets Home? Thank you for any help. Norine

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. Sarah Irvin Hauser, 1919, daughter of James and Martha Irvin. Chaney Carter Tillman, 1914 John Casserly, 1915 Adie Colclesser, 1915, husband of Catherine Yerkes. Gertrude Shoemaker, 1920, widow of William S. Shoemaker. Earl L. Madera, 1920, son of Mrs. Lily Madera of Martinsburg. William H. McGinnis, 1920 (Bellwood), son of Sarah McGinnis, husband of Annie McCracken. Matilda Daugherty, 1920, daughter of Frederick Daugherty. Charlotte Helsor, 1920. Margaretta Leffard Kratzer, 1920, daughter of Adam and Sarah Leffard. Thomas Liveringhouse, 1920 (Huntingdon) Maude Mann, 1920 (Milesburg), wife of Harry Mann, sister of Mrs. John S. Seeds of Oak Knoll. Emma A. Filer, 1910, wife of Charles A. Filer. Mrs. A. Rabinowitz, 1910, widow of Abram Rabinowitz. Margaret Martin, 1910 (formerly of Lewistown), widow of Dr. Robert Martin. Merle Lundy Laughlin, 1929, daughter of Jacob and Viola Lundy, wife of Benjamin Laughlin. Sarah J. Isenberg, 1929, daughter of Michael and Susan Isenberg. Agnes Schwaderer, 1929 (Carrolltown native) Elmira Carl Zeigler, 1929, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Carl, widow of Josiah Zeigler. Jefferson T. Wright, 1929 (Tyrone), son of Jordan and Mahala Greenland Wright, husband of Sarah Apgar. Earl E. Deshong, 1929, (Juniata) son of Nathan and Rhoda Sipes Deshong. John Robeson, 1920 Fred Earnest, 1920 Jesse L. Weaver, 1982 (Hollidaysburg), son of Melvin and Mabel Jackson Weaver, husband of Romaine Martin. Edwin H. Woomer, 1982 (Patton), son of George and Mary Sherry Woomer, husband of Evelyn Wirfel. Alice M. Westover Wagner, 1982 (Westover), daughter of Milton and Blanche Conley Westover, wife of Ernest Wagner. Bette Jane McKenzie Weidman Wolfe, 1982 (Altoona native), 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. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Business Changes- Mr. R. S. Gamble, the successful and reliable Eleventh avenue merchant, has branched off in his business connections, having purchased the grocery store of Morrison, Bare & Co., Roaring Springs, this county. He will take possession on the first of July next, and will run both the main store and branches with the same energy and business correctness that have heretofore characterized his operations. We wish him success both in the new and old fields of enterprise. --------------------- An Omission- In our notice of the Silver Jubilee of Father Tuigg, last week, we unintentionally omitted from the musical part of the programme a very delectable instrumental trio, "West-End Polka," performed by Misses Annie V. Carr, Ellie Haas and Nettie Plack. We cheerfully make the correction as a just tribute to the young ladies who participated in the trio. ---------------- Valuable Mare Dead- A valuable mare belonging to W. Lee Woodcock, Esq., of this city, died one night last week very suddenly from some unknown cause. She was in charge of Mr. Samuel Orr, at Allegheny Furnace at the time, and the loss is a deplorable and heavy one, as Mr. W. would not have taken $500 for the animal. -------------- A Hollidaysburg Old Timer- Every resident of Hollidaysburgh of Thirty-five years ago will remember a man familiarly known as Rob Lowry-a genial whole souled fellow, brimful of humor and business vim. He was a passenger conductor on the old Portage railroad in 1837-9; afterward kept a hotel at the foot of Plane No. 2, and in 1844 removed to Davenport, Iowa, where he took charge of the first class hotel in the town, and where he did a thriving business and amassed considerable property. Subsequently he was elected to the State Legislature and the State Senate. At the session of the Centennial Commission, held at the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, last week, Mr. Lowry was chosen one of the Vice Presidents of the Commission and many of his old friends who worked on the old Portage with him nearly forty years ago will be pleased to learn this fact. He was young man at the time he acted in the capacity of conductor on this road and many of his old friends and cronies are still living in this county who kindly remember him. ------------------------------ Plenty of It- On Saturday afternoon we counted no less than twelve games of baseball in progress at the same time. The players were gamins of all the tender years verging on incipient manhood, with occasionally a more advanced specimen who boasted a profusion of silky down on lip and chin, and who strutted in conscious superiority accordingly. There was no aristocracy, however, among the more tender aged juveniles-if any, it was the rank of superiority in the play; in all else the youth of whole breeches and well washed face and groomed hair was no more than the equal of the gamin whose unmentionables wore baywindows in the stern through which soiled linen peeped defiantly out, and whose faces and hands were as much strangers to soap and water as their hair was unkempt. The national game is at least a social leveler, and those who would wear its honors and pleasures must also tolerate its social ignorings. ------------------------ Married- At the Eighth avenue M. E. Church, on Thursday evening, the 20th inst., Mr. John Grove and Miss Rebecca M. Lewis, both of this city. The officiating clergyman was the pastor, Rev. S. C. Swallow, pastor of the church. ---------------------- Runaway Apprentice- A lad named John Wicker, aged about thirteen yeas, bound to the undersigned as an apprentice to the farming business, on the Charles Mason farm near Duncanville, having absconded. I will pay the customary reward of six cents for his return. John Forsht ------------------------------ Died Colyer- In this city on the 2d inst., Howard Livingston Colyer, son of J. W. and M. E. Colyer, aged 18 months and 3 days. Leckie- In this city, on the 7th inst., Edwin R. S., son of Rev. J. W. and E. S. Leckie, in the 3rd year of his age. --------------- Married- ZOLLINGER-HAUSFIELD On the 4th inst., by Rev. A. C. Whitmer, Mr. Charles E. Zollinger to Miss Catharine Hausfield, both of this city. MILLER-GREEN May 23, at the First M. E. Parsonage by Rev. James Carns, Mr. James G. Miller and Miss Rachel Green, both of this city. HOLSINGER-STREIGHT At the Delta House, June 1, by the same, Mr. John R. Holsinger and Miss Essie A. Streight, both of Bedford county. MCDONALD-CURRY At the residence of G. W. Anderson, June 7, by the same, Mr. Edward McDonald and Mrs. Margaret M. Curry, both of Osceola, Pa. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

Hello, Listers.... Could someone please tell me how to obtain a copy of John BRANTNER's obituary? He died in the 1880s in Williamsburg, Blair County, his wife, Susan, preceeding him by 15 to 20 years. Is this information online or should a query be sent to the "Daily Mirror?" Thank you, Pamela (Brantner) Forsberg Pittsburgh, PA Genealogy... Collecting dead relatives and occasionally a live cousin...well, maybe!

Debbie, The Greensburg "Tribune Review" is on-line and has the obit you mention listed. You can access this at: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/obituaries/ The obits on this web-page include a link to "Sign online (deceased name) guestbook now". Connie Burkett Past resident of the Greensburg area. -----Original Message----- From: Debbie Fisher [mailto:dfisher@vicon.net] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 6:45 PM To: PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PABLAIR-L] Obituary from Pittsburgh Area First, let me apologize by saying that my request is a little off the subject, but still geneaology related... A relative of mine passed away in Larimer, PA, which is in the vicinity of Greensburg, McKeesport, etc. Paul Bilott passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2003, and I am hoping that if anyone on the list lives in that area, they might kindly transcribe his obituary for me. I am assuming it would either appear in today's Sunday paper or tomorrow's paper. I do not have access to a local paper from the area, and I certainly do not want to bother his family at this point. Thank you, Debbie Fisher ==== PABLAIR Mailing List ==== No flaming permitted on this list! There is a one flame and you are out rule in effect.

First, let me apologize by saying that my request is a little off the subject, but still geneaology related... A relative of mine passed away in Larimer, PA, which is in the vicinity of Greensburg, McKeesport, etc. Paul Bilott passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2003, and I am hoping that if anyone on the list lives in that area, they might kindly transcribe his obituary for me. I am assuming it would either appear in today's Sunday paper or tomorrow's paper. I do not have access to a local paper from the area, and I certainly do not want to bother his family at this point. Thank you, Debbie Fisher