If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 178 Walters, Iva, d/o Simon and Elizabeth (McConnell) Litzinger; b: 26 Jul 1883, Glen White; m: William L. Walters; ch: Howard Walters, Bernard Walters, Arthur Walters, Leo Walters, George Walters, Russell Walters, Mrs. Julius Auber, Mrs. Stephen Hornyak, and Mrs. Edward McMullen; sib: William Litzinger, Owen Litzinger, Mrs. William Butterbaugh, and Mrs. Edward Glass; d: Jul 1942. Wyland, Benjamin Franklin, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wyland; b: 5 Feb 1865, Milesburg; m: Dessa Davis; sib: Willis Wyland; d: Jul 1942, Hollidaysburg. Wilhelm, Anna Swindel; b; abt 1898 (calc); m: Frank Wilhelm; d: Jul 1942; bur: Union Cemetery. Weimer, Emma C., d/o Henry and Catherine (Stairs) Keyser; b: 13 Jun 1858, Westmoreland Cnty; m: Hartman Weimer (dec'd); ch: Catherine E. (Louis) Franke and Mary Jane Weimer; d: Jul 1942; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Wettling, Elizabeth, d/o Conrad and Mary (Zimmerman) Bley; g: 12 Feb 1850, Berks Cnty; m: Jacob Wettling (dec'd); ch: John R. Wettling and Marie Wettling; d: Jul 1942, Indiana; bur: Greenwood Cemetery. Wiedemann, Ezra Max, s/o Max and Annie (Garden) Wiedemann; b: 13 Feb 1891, Allegheny; m: Edna E. McFarland; ch: Mrs. Gerald L. Stover and Richard M. Wiedmann; sib: Mrs. Nellie G. Bloyer, Robert E. Wiedemann, and Lou Wiedemann; d: Aug 1942, Altoona; bur: Rose Hill Cemetery. Weyant, Della, d/o Thomas and Rebecca (Walter) Colebaugh; b: Greenfield Twp; m: Adolphus Weyant (dec'd); ch: Samuel Weyant (dec'd), Roy Weyant (dec'd), Mrs. Taylor L. Dively, Mrs. Lawrence E. Gardner, Brady Weyant, Mrs. Byron Maurer, Mrs. George Weber, Ira Weyant, and E. Myrl Weyant; sib: Mrs. Thomas Imler, Mrs. Minty Imler, and Mrs. Sewell Imler; d: Aug 1942, Klahr; bur: Upper Claar Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Welchko, Mary; b: abt 1870 (calc); ch: John Welchko (dec'd); d: Aug 1942; bur: St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church Cemetery. Watkins, Lottie; m: W.C. Watkins (dec'd); ch: Edward B. Watkins and Mrs. Jan Sauter; d: Aug 1942.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 177 Warsing, Emanuel, s/o David and Susie (Banton) Warsing; b: 27 May 1915, Buckingham Cnty, VA; sib: Mrs. Russell Moyer and Hannah Moyer; d: 7 Jul 1942, Washington, DC; bur: Riverview Cemetery. Walters, Mary Evelyn, adopted d/o William and Agnes Gray; b: 22 May 1916; m: Leroy Walters; ch: Marlin Leroy Walters and Gary Louis Walters; d: Jun 1942, Altoona; bur: Carson Valley Cemetery. Wyland, Benjamin Franklin, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wyland; b: 5 Feb 1865, Milesburg; m: Dessa Davis; ch: Mrs. Winifred Berkheimer, George Wyland, Frank Wyland, and Herbert Wyland; sib: Willis Wyland; d: Jul 1942, Hollidaysburg. Weller, W.H., s/o Frederick and Mary (Hammer) Weller; b: Jun 1863, Somerset Cnty; ch: George Weller, Mrs. Elizabeth Brackett, Mrs. Freda Graham, and Mary Ann Weller; sib: Lincoln Weller, John Weller, Mrs. Ida B. Dehuff, and Mrs. Louise Wood; d: 30 Jun 1942, Wilkinsburg; bur: Hyndman Cemetery. Wagner, Ida, d/o John P. and Jennie (Melcher) Smith; b: abt 1892 (calc), Mapleton, Huntingdon Cnty; m: Charles Wagner; sib: Walter W. Smith, Samuel S. Smith, Mrs. Mary (Luther) Hetrick, Mrs. Gertrude Hearn, Mrs. Edna (Harry) Free, Mrs. Marjorie (James) King, Mrs. Emma (Stewart) Jones, and Mrs. Agnes (George) Laidlaw; d: 30 Jun 1942, Lewistown; bur: Mapleton. Wilson, Philip S.; b: 21 Apr 1867, Franklin Cnty; d: 18 Jul 1942; bur: Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Weber, Mary Lynn, d/o Robert L. and Eleene (Lucas) Weber; b: abt 1942 (calc); d: Jul 1942, Boalsburg; bur: Boalsburg. Wilson, Arthur; b: abt 1893 (calc); sib: Maurice Wilson, Mrs. Nathan Johnson, and Hortense Wilson; d: Jul 1942, Philadelphia. Watters, Ruie Virginia, d/o Samuel and Elizabeth Daugherty; b: 9 Sep 1861, Napier Twp; m: Simon Watters; ch: Mrs. Cecilia M. Hufferd; d: 13 Jul 1942, Manns Choice; bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

To the Blair County List - I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. It's been a good year and I've enjoyed posting the Archie Claar Obituary collections and hope to continue doing so in 2011. Thanks Frank

Would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from foggy northeast Louisiana. Lona Laughlin Boudreaux Monroe, Louisiana

>From Frederick, South Dakota. It is probably well known that Dakota, north and south, has now been formed into two States, and we hope that they will be prosperous, inasmuch as Prohibition has been sustained by a large majority. Crops have been, in many places, almost a total failure, and there will be much suffering among the poor. We had the severest drouth ever known here. The writer of this is now in Aberdeen, on his way to Nebraska and Kansas. We are now at the home of Bro. Fulker, formerly of Missouri, and expect to leave here on Monday, Dec, 2, and stop at Beatrice, Nebr. Our course after that will be guided by circumstances. We want to explore Kansas, and, if the climate, etc, suits us, we will buy a little home where some brethren are, whom we could help in preaching the Word. We would like to hear from Brethren, who need help, and where a small piece of land could be bought at a reasonable price. We like Dakota very well, but the climate is too severe for our time of life; hence we seek a home farther south. Our health is remarkably good, and is much improved by the use of Dr. Wilford Hall's treatment. We had an infirmity of thirty years' standing, of which the treatment has cured us, and we feel much more elastic, and enjoy better health than any time since we came to Dakota. We are thankful for this to our Heavenly Father, and desire to live for his glory, and to do as much as we can for his cause. Brethren, either in Nebraska or Kansas, who would like to correspond with us, may address us at Beatrice until further notice. We were made glad to hear from Lunenburgh, Va. We lived there some years and preached much of the Brethren's doctrine, in connection with that of Wm. Thurman. We held three public discussions on trine immersion, and much good seed was sown. My wife and self were the first baptized in Lunenburgh, by Bro. B. F. Moomaw, and we rejoice that so many have obeyed the Gospel there. May the Good Shepherd watch over them and keep them in the green pastures of Truth, and finally gather them into his everlasting kingdom! Although we may leave Dakota, we would not discourage Brethren from corning here, - especially to Aberdeen. There is a rich soil here, and crops seldom fail. Land is yet reasonable, and no one would regret buying land near Aberdeen. As we hope to spend the winter in Kansas, we will preach the Word as opportunities present themselves. James Evans. >From the Southern Mission Field. Our last communication was written from Jefferson County, Ill. From there, via Cairo, Ill., we went to Laforge, Mo., where we arrived Oct. 23rd. Here we had several meetings,-council and Communion, One was baptized. Here we met with Bro. Sidney Hodgden, who had been doing some good work among the little band of God's children at that place. They now number about fifty, though living somewhat scattered. There is a growing and wide-spread demand for preaching, where, a little over three years ago, the first sermon was preached by Bro. S. S. Mohler, to a people of whom very few ever knew anything a the doctrine of the Brethren. While we would rejoice to see much more done, yet we thank the Lord, that we do see some little good fruit of the Christ-ordained, soul-saving missionary work! Oh, brethren and sisters, who is it that is alive unto God and righteousness, and does not want some part in the glorious work, "when the Master comes?" Will you spend your God-loaned means, for parlor-adornings, tobacco, cigars, etc? Millions are spent in this way. How many claim that they can not give anything for the Lord's work! They say they are too poor. "Be not deceived, God is not mocked." For all these things God will bring us to judgment. We left Laforge, Tuesday, Oct. 29, for Stuttgart, Ark., where we arrived the same day. We have only had a few meetings since our arrival. Most of our time has been taken up in making some preparation for the winter. We hope, by the blessings of the Lord, soon to get to work, as openings may appear. On the morrow, if we live and the Lord will, we expect to go over to St. Francis County, to attend the council and Communion, appointed for Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Since being here, my wife accidentally sprained her foot, but I am glad to say that she is improving. I hope she may soon be able to be out again! Jas. R. Gish. Stuttgart, Ark. >From the Old Folks' and Orphans' Home of the Middle District of Indiana. We deem it necessary to give the members of the Middle District of Indiana some information in regard to our Home. Our last article was an appeal for $600, bed-clothing and carpets. Some churches have responded liberally, but some have not responded, which makes us still needy. We urge churches that have not responded, to do so immediately. Send on your money and goods. In order to avoid so much private correspondence, in answer to questions concerning applications, we give to the members some rules, to be complied with, before sending any person to the Home. All applications are first considered by the church, from which the application came. (a) No church shall grant an application to any member, who is not a deserving subject of charity, and supported by the church. (b) All persons must be cleansed of all contagious diseases before they can be admitted to the Home. (c) No idiotic persons will be admitted who are not able to wait upon themselves. (d) All children sent to the Home will only remain until the Trustees can get suitable homes for them; for the Home will not rear and educate children, but provides for the helpless orphans. (e) No church should send an applicant to the Home before consulting with the Superintendent, giving full explanation of the case, and then receiving permission from him; he first to receive permission from the Trustees. (f) The church must bear the expenses of sending the person to the Home, and in case the inmates want to visit their friends, the Home will grant them the privilege but will be to no expense regarding their going from or returning to the Home. (g) All members must be represented by letter to the Mexico church, (h) The Home will bear the expense of a respectable burial, unless the friends should desire to remove the remains from the Home. In such cases the friends bear the expense of burial. If further information is desired, correspond with James Himelick, Secy., or the undersigned. Frank Fisher, Supt. Mexico, Miami Co., Ind. >From the Monticello Church, Ind. Our Communion meeting occurred Nov. 8. It was one of the most enjoyable meetings we ever attended in our church, and such was the expression of all who were present, The audience was not as large as sometimes, and this gave all good accommodations. The brethren from a distance were Bro. Joseph Snowberger, of Pennsylvania; Bro. Lewis W. Teeter, of Hagerstown, Ind., and Bro. Henry Frantz, of Ohio, who officiated. A large number of brethren and sisters from adjoining churches were present. Our farewell meeting on Saturday forenoon was a feast for hungry souls. Brethren Frantz, Teeter, Snowberger, and others, gave us a full meal of Gospel truths. Bro. Daniel Shively, of Pipe Creek church, gave us a full statement of the condition of the Old Folks' and Orphans' Home at Mexico, Ind. He is one of the solicitors to secure endowment funds for the Home. He canvassed our congregation with good success. Bro. Teeter remained with us and held a series of meetings for us at the church house. He is an able expounder of Gospel Truth. The weather was very unpleasant all the time he was with us, therefore the attendance was small at times, but the attention was excellent throughout. All seemed to drink in the truths as he presented them, from time to time, and were deeply impressed with the same. He commenced his discourses Nov. 9th, and continued until Nov. 24. The meetings resulted in three additions to the church. May the good seed sown bring forth fruit in time to come! May God, through his Holy Spirit, revive all to a greater degree of activity, is our earnest desire and prayer! J. A. Weaver. On the Wing. I left home Nov. 1, to attend the feast at Mexico, Ind., Nov. 2. We had a very pleasant and profitable meeting. The attendance was large and the ministerial help ample. Next day (Sunday) we had preaching in the morning, afternoon and evening; also on Monday evening. On Tuesday morning we started to attend the feast at Middle Fork, Ind. This, also, was a large meeting, and we enjoyed it much. Next day we attended the feast at North Manchester. We had not been at a love-feast in this church for twenty-seven years. It was a feast of joy to us and, we hope, to all. Three precious souls were baptized at this meeting. Here again we left early the next morning, to attend the feast with the Monticello church, which we reached just in time for the services. On account of the rain, this meeting was not as large as the other three, yet it was a pleasant meeting, and one we enjoyed much, as this was the first time we ever met with this church. We left on Saturday as soon as the meeting closed, as we had promised to return to the Mexico church and remain over Sunday, which we were permitted to do. We also visited the Old Folks' Home at Mexico, Ind. We found it to be a very pleasant place. We left the Mexico church on Monday, Nov. 14, and arrived home at midnight. I found all well; thank the Lord for his care over us all! While my late visit to Indiana was one of haste from place to place, and one of labor, yet it was one I shall never forget, and I hope that some good was done. I met many of our old veterans of the Cross,-brethren John Metzger, R. H, Miller, Jeremiah Gump, David Neff, -- Snowberger, of Clover Creek, Pa., -- Culp, of Monticello, Ind., L. W. Teeter, and many others. After being at home six days, we left on Monday, Nov. 18, en route for Kansas, Texas and California. We made a short stop at Lawrence, Kansas, and visited the homes of S. B. Katherman and Thomas Winey. We did not get to see either of the brethren, as Bro. Katherman was teaching school, and Bro. Winey was preaching at Pleasant Grove, Kansas. Our next stop was at Newton, Kansas. We arrived at the home of Bro. Levi Andes, on Friday evening. The next day we met with the brethren and sisters of the Newton church, in council, in their new church. We also had preaching at the same place on Saturday night and Sunday. At these meetings we had the pleasure of meeting and being with Bro. Enoch Eby and wife. Circumstances compelled us to leave Newton on Sunday evening for Hartley, in the Pan Handle of Texas. Bro. Eby expected to remain during the week and also to attend their feast Nov. 30. We arrived at Hartley, Texas, on Tuesday morning at 3 A. M., and left on Wednesday morning for this place, where I am penning these lines. I expect to leave tonight for Las Vegas, and tomorrow expect to meet Bro. M. M. Eshelman, G. L. MoDonaugh and wife, and others, en route for California. We expect to arrive at Los Angeles Nov. 30, at 4: 20 P. M. May the Lord protect us. Henry Frantz. Trinidad, Colo., Nov. 27. >From the Powell's Valley Church. The members of this church enjoyed a short series of meetings, conducted by our evangelist, Bro. David Brower, of Myrtle Point, Coos Co., Oregon. He held forth the Word with power. As an immediate result one dear young sister came out on the Lord's side, and was baptized Nov. 23. May the blessings of God rest upon her, and may she be a light in the world and an ornament in the sight of God. May the blessings of heaven enable us all to stand united, so that we may be living epistles, read and known of all men. We were sorry to give our dear aged brother the parting hand. Perhaps we saw each other for the last time on earth. We pray that the Lord may strengthen and encourage him to continue his labors in the vineyard of our blessed Lord and Master. May we all so live that in the great day of judgment we may be worthy to be received into God's kingdom. Margaret Metzger. Gresham, Ore. Here and There. By request the writer attended the love-feast in the Philadelphia church on Thursday night of November 7. Just before the regular exercises commenced, Bro. I. M. Gibson baptized a young man, whose parents live in Ohio, and who hold to the Mennonite persuasion of faith. The young man seemed especially comforted and happy after his baptism and the love-feast occasion. Heaven bless the young man wherever his lot may be cast! The feast was a good one and unusually solemn and well attended. Bro. Gibson is giving good satisfaction and is generally liked by the members. No less than eight have already been received into the church by baptism since he came to the city, and the prospects are that Bro. Gibson will do a good work in the City of Brotherly Love. Let us all pray that God may keep him and his noble and estimable wife ever faithful. They both seem to have their hearts in the work, and we hope and pray that continued prosperity of a substantial character may ever attend them in their work for the Master. Sunday, Nov. 10, we attended the dedication of the new house of worship at Laurenceville, Chester County, Pa. As we had mentioned some things in a former communication about the new house of worship, the new name of the church, and the elder in charge, etc , we shall not burden the reader with a repetition of the same thing. The dedication meeting was well attended, though the weather was far from being the most desirable. Our text for the occasion was Pa. 122: 1: "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord." After we were through with our part of the serviC33, which consisted of preaching only, Bro. J. P. Hetrick,-the elder in charge, made some remarks of an appropriate character, and also read an interesting paper on the dedication of the former house of worship. The paper was prepared by sister Susan Sidle, who was present on the occasion of the first dedication, and also on this last one. She is now nearly eighty-eight years old, and occasionally writes yet for our church paper. She is blessed with a retentive memory, and is remarkably active, considering her age. It was ascertained that about two hundred dollars of indebtedness on the new church still existed, which was about paid by raising a collection, while an appropriate hymn was being sung. This being done we all knelt in prayer, when one of the ministering brethren led in earnest prayer and thanksgiving. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow" was then sung, filling the house with the sweet echoes of music, - so sweet and cheering to the soul, and the audience was dismissed, one going here and the other there, never again to all meet on a similar occasion. Reader, if the worship of God in the sanctuary, and the hymning of praise to his holy name can be made so inspiring and soul-uplifting, what must be the soul's happy experience when once the songs of the angelic hosts, and the finally saved in heaven shall greet our ears? Rapture! RAPTURE!! Yes, RAPTURE!!! May heaven so guide and keep us that we may at last all meet in the great dedication meeting on high, and so ever be with the Lord! J. T. Meyers. Notes of Travel. Nov. 11, in company with Bro. Babylon, and twelve other members of the Meadow Branch church, we took the boat at Baltimore for West Point, King William County, Va., to visit a few members who moved there from an adjoining church a few years ago. We had preached for them one week, two years ago with good interest and attention. That was the first preaching by the Brethren in the County, as far as we know. The members desired more meetings and felt to have a Communion meeting, as they are nearly two hundred miles from the nearest, organized church. We arrived Nov. 12th and commenced our meetings in the Baptist meeting-house. Nov. 13th we baptized three young sisters. The evening of Nov. 14th was arranged for the feast, but the spirit of God was at work, and four more dear young souls declared themselves willing to obey God, that they might partake of the broken emblems of the body and blood of Christ with us that night. In the evening we gathered for the exercises of the feast, which was the most enjoyable of my life. About twenty-five members surrounded the Lord's table,-seven for the first time. Others have been denied the pleasure for years. Those who looked on had never seen the like. One man told me, "This is the most solemn meeting I ever attended. I could hardly keep my seat." Next morning Bro. Babylon preached for us, and after meeting, in company with most: of the members, he started for home. I, by request, remained over Sunday, holding our meetings in the court-house. Sunday night, Nov. 17, was to close our meetings, but after meeting, when we began to bid farewell to those who would not be with us in the morning, I said to a father (for whom many prayers had been offered), "Can you not give up?" He said, "Yes, I am ready." On Monday, the father and one daughter accepted Christ by baptism. We came up out of the water and went on our way rejoicing. Thus nine were added to the church during our stay with them. May God be praised and keep us all in the ways of right! Brethren who feel to visit these members will find loving hearts, not blessed with much of this world's goods but rich _in the spirit of God,-members who will appreciate your visits and labors. Address Bro. Christian Royer, Sweet Hall (at whose house our love feast was held), or Bro. Michael Brown, King William court-house, King William County, Va. This place can be reached by railroad, from Richmond over the Richmond & Danville railroad, or from Baltimore by boat to West Point; then by rail to Sweet Hall over the above railroad. D. D. Bonsack, Westminster, Md., Nov. 24. >From the Dry Creek Church, Iowa. Our series of meetings is still in progress. Our dear Bro. Cripe, sustained by the power of God, is preaching for us. We all feel blessed and built up in that most holy faith. All glory to God for the four dear ones that have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and added to our number. Others, we think, are under conviction, and we find ourselves asking the question, "Why do they wait?" There are many whom we love -for whom we have long prayed and labored. As we value their souls, we must not give up. We must keep on praying, and pray as never before! Christ taught us, by word and deed, to pray without ceasing. Some of the most powerful conversions have taken place after years of prayers. And yet, do we ever think that we may be the very ones that are holding them back? Are we, in some way, standing in their light? I pray God we are not; and yet we may not be right with God ourselves. There may be something in our lives which they are watching,-something which they may use as an excuse for staying with the world. Let us prayerfully examine ourselves by the light of God's Word, and see if we are in condition to exercise that simple, child-like and unwavering faith with which God has endowed us. If we are not, let us, with God's help, get ourselves right at once. Let us get our minds and hearts in the proper condition. Then we will see an out-pouring of God's spirit, such as we had hardly dared to think of. Brethren and sisters, the success of the church depends largely on ourselves. God is a mighty worker, but he will not work alone,-he will have us do our part, and until we get in working order, and get right down to earnest, hard, telling work, we may look in vain for the blessings God has promised us. Work on, pray on, and the victory, through Christ, shall be with us! W. D. Tisdale.

Gwen Miller has indexed the obituaries and death notices in the Altoona Mirror for the year 1916, and the index is now on the BCGS website at http://www.bcgslibrary.org/ Thank you, Gwen. Judy

Hi, I trying to look for any information on Sophoronia Emligh Singleton (which I been told) but she either went by Sophia (or spell it also as Sophie). She was my 2nd great grand aunt via her sister Celitia Laura (Singleton) Haney (who normally went by Laura), my 2nd great grandmother. She was born 1872, the daughter of George Washington and Sarah Jane (Crust) Singleton. She was married to a George Denny (who I don't have info on other then he was born about 1872). Someone told me she died as Sophia Rona Denny in July of 1917. I don't known if that true. As of 1910 census which she (at that time spell her name as Sophie) and her husband George plus their three children William (age 15), Mildred (age 12), and Ethel (age 10) in Blair County. That the last time I can find her in the census. Can anyone help me. Happy Holidays, Christy Ann Varner Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

I am changing my email address to: _MMSGemstone@atlanticbb.net_ (mailto:MMSGemstone@atlanticbb.net) much trouble with AOL Marlene Stone (M.S. )

Thanks to everyone who responded. Turns out, these men were members of "Haller's Blue Army". These were recent Polish immigrants to the US, who wanted to fight for Poland's independence in the first World War. But since the US did not enter the War until the last year, these men volunteered and fought under France on the western front, in hopes of gaining independence for Poland. A great website with their story is at http://www.hallersarmy.com/ Ellis Michaels PAGenWeb ellisrn@earthlink.net "If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing" (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac) > [Original Message] > From: ellisrn@earthlink.net <ellisrn@earthlink.net> > To: PABLAIR-L <pablair@rootsweb.com> > Date: 12/18/2010 11:26:47 AM > Subject: [PABLAIR] Polish Grave Marker > > Hi Everyone, > > I am looking for anyone with knowledge of Polish Americans to help me identify a flag marker that was found in the St. Mary Czetochowa Cemetery in White Oak, Allegheny County, PA. The flag marker is for a man who lived 1902 - 1956, so he was of age to serve in WWII, but I can be sure if the marker is military related, or from a social/fraternal organization. Any help is appreciated. > > The marker can be viewed at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/stmary-czestochowa/fillar-frank-1.jpg > > A better view of this same type of marker, but without a headstone, can be viewed at: > http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/stmary-czestochowa/osolenski-eras-1.jpg > and > http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/stmary-czestochowa/osolenski-eras.jpg > > > Ellis Michaels > PAGenWeb > ellisrn@earthlink.net > > "If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, > either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing" > (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac) > To subscribe, unsubscribe or visit the PABLAIR mailing list archives, go to http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/PA/blair.html > To sign up for the Daily Uploads mailing list of PA USGenWeb Archives, go to http://www.usgwarchives.net/mailman/listinfo/padailyuploads > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PABLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am seeking any information on: Levi Niswonger and wife Annie ? Annie was 37 in 1910 Warriors Mark - Huntingdon, PA census. I could not read Levi's age. Children: Minnie A. age 18 Edgar J. age 15 George L. age13 William M. age 9 Mary P. age 6 Margaret age 4 Lena age 1 1/2 Thank You, Janet

Hi Everyone, I am looking for anyone with knowledge of Polish Americans to help me identify a flag marker that was found in the St. Mary Czetochowa Cemetery in White Oak, Allegheny County, PA. The flag marker is for a man who lived 1902 - 1956, so he was of age to serve in WWII, but I can be sure if the marker is military related, or from a social/fraternal organization. Any help is appreciated. The marker can be viewed at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/stmary-czestochowa/fillar-frank-1.jpg A better view of this same type of marker, but without a headstone, can be viewed at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/stmary-czestochowa/osolenski-eras-1.jpg and http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/stmary-czestochowa/osolenski-eras.jpg Ellis Michaels PAGenWeb ellisrn@earthlink.net "If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing" (Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)

A Letter From Bro. and Sister Knisley. On the 13th of Nov., my wife and I boarded the train at Plymouth, at 6 o'clock A. M., and arrived at Dr. Fahrney's in Chicago about 10 o'clock same day. We found them all well, and were kindly received. We also visited Bro. Holsinger and found them all well. Bro. Holsinger and I went one evening to hear Reedy preach, and Sankey sing, Sankey is a great singer, but I have heard better preaching by our brethren than Moody did on this occasion, because he told some things that are not Gospel. I never saw as many people at one meeting. There were some six thousand present, and they told me there has been as many more present at one time. We remained in the City until Saturday the 18th, when we started home and arrived there in the evening. The next day, (Sabbath) not being well, and our meeting being at some distance, I remained of home. About noon we had a very pleasant visit from ten or twelve of our Sabbath School scholars. The oldest was not over sixteen years old and among them five belong to the church. We never enjoyed a visit better. We had many questions to ask, and read from the Young Disciple. The oldest of the five is going to get subscribers for it. They all seem to like the paper, but would like to have it weekly. Brethren and sisters how pleasant is the society of the Young, and how careful we should be to feed the lambs, and watch over them as a hen watches over her brood. I think Christians will do so. We should certainly be very much concerned about the young. Christian fathers and mothers should be concerned about their children, and talk much to them about Jesus. If we are kind and good, our children will not be afraid of us. This I know by experience, for I had a kind mother who often talked to me about heavenly things. Parents, let us all try to do better. Let us subscribe for the Brethren's papers for our children to read. Then too, try to get them to read the Bible, read verse about with them. In this way our children may become rich towards God. >From Dunnings Creek, Pa. Our Communion meeting on the 27th of October was held in our new meeting house, near brother John Holsinger's, who is our bishop and is a father to us indeed. The time appointed to commence our meeting was 4 o'clock, and previous to the appointed hour, six young converts were baptized. The attendance was large. In the evening all the seats were occupied and both aisles crowded, and a number outside. Some of these were of the baser sort, as they kept running in and out and annoyed the meeting. There was preaching the next day, also on Saturday evening, Sunday, Sunday evening and Monday forenoon, after which eight more were baptized. Since then three more were baptized, making in all seventeen. Saints and angels were made to rejoice and sinners and the devil to tremble. The principle speakers present, were Brice Sell from Blair Co., and Joseph Burkhart, from Cambria Co. There were also some others present. The weather was pleasant the first evening, but after that rather gloomy and some-times raining. Of those that were baptized nine were probably under twenty years. A number of others expressed themselves willing so-far as the faith is concerned, but there are other things in the way. May the Lord help them to drop these trifling excuses and come to Christ. The health in general in this community is good. We have had a very moderate Fall until within a few days, we are having some rough weather. Times in this locality are apparently brightening up a little. I am doing all I can to get subscribers to your paper, and when I get any I hand them to Bro. John B. Miller, your agent. Albert Blackburn. The Consolidation. Editors of P. C. and P., I wish to say to you that the consolidation of your papers will certainly meet the approbation of all the readers of both papers, and not only these, but also those that have been getting only one of the papers. After the Companion and Visitor were consolidated, now called the Primitive Christian, I worked for it, thinking that in a short time we would have but one paper. But I became somewhat discouraged when I heard that we were to have another one in the West called The Brethren at Work, gotten up by brethren from whom I loved to hear through your columns. There was also a considerable Tract Fund raised through your papers. But now, in due season comes out the consolidated paper which ought to give us all fresh courage. Now let the agents of the Pilgrim work and the agents of the Primitive Christian work, and then we will have what we need, a good church paper. Brethren end sisters let us all work, let the elders of the different districts work, or see that some brethren are at work in every church. And at the same time if there be any poor members that would like to read the paper their wants should be supplied. I feel that we need a good paper, one that holds forth the true doctrine of the Bible. A good many of our brethren and sisters have a long distance to preaching, and others cannot go on account of being delicate in health. Such should have a paper of this kind. Then too, our papers are read by others, besides members, and some that perhaps, never heard the Brethren preach, and therefore they should reflect the principles and doctrines of the church. Now brethren and sisters let me entreat you once more to oil put your shoulders to the wheel and work for the enlarged paper, and by so doing I think you will be working for the Lord. Let us ever have the good cause at heart and labor together and finally we will reap the reward. John R. Delinger. Gleanings and Jottings. -Bro. J. P. Moomaw of Purple Cane, Dodge Co., Neb., says Our crops were partly destroyed by the grasshoppers again this year, but our little church is still increasing Two were added by baptism at our love-feast. We had a good meeting. The health is good and the weather is fine. -Bro. E. W. Flora of Willow Springs, Kansas, says: We have fine weather this Fall. Wheat looks remarkably well-never saw it better. The grasshoppers did but little damage in Willow Springs, but west of us from four to six miles, there were a great many. They destroyed whole fields of wheat and rye. East of us there were but few. Corn is good. Potatoes are not a heavy crop, neither is there a great deal of fruit. The church is in a fair condition. -Bro. John Studabaker, writing from South English Iowa, says: I have traveled through northern Illinois and different counties in Iowa, have visited many brethren, attended four communion meetings and the district meeting of southern Iowa. Found the brethren generally prospering and rich in the faith. Several persons were added to the church by baptism. I expect to move to Freeport, Ill. We have already established our business at that point, and are prepared to fill orders for goods. Any of the brethren or friends desiring goods can have them ordered from me by addressing me at Freeport, Ill. -Brother A. Berkeybile of Delta, Ohio, says: The consolidation of the Primitive Christian and the Pilgrim so far as heard from, meets the hearty approval of all, hence we feel encouraged to solicit subscribers. We have started the work and it looks encouraging. We will do the best we can for you. Why not have but one church paper? The Annual Meeting says it is an individual enterprise, but then as it concerns the whole church we think it is different to other enterprises. If all could afford to patronize the many papers we would not have a word to say, but such is not the case. We desire to have all the good that is done in the brotherhood, all the obituaries, &c., to reach every family. -A brother of Carleton, Nebraska, sends us $6 for the Danish Fund, $4 for the Poor Fund, $4 for the Stein Fund, and names the following remarks : "I would say that I have been an inveterate chewer and smoker for over fifteen years, and like many of my brethren, said I could not give up the habit, but when I remembered how my Master denied himself the sustenance of life forty days in the wilderness for me, could I not deny myself of this hurtful lust for him, was a query that presented itself. I quit and through Christ have gained the victory. I have been free from this servitude for more than a year. If Christ has made us free we are free indeed. My prayer is that all of my dear brethren who have thus been in bondage, may obtain this freedom. The Brethren of the Ashland church, Ashland Co., Ohio, expect to commence a series of meetings at the Dickey meeting, house Dec. 17th, 1876, to which meeting we extend a hearty invitation to all that desire to be with us at that time. Now to our ministering brethren we would say, brethren come and help us. J. D. Parker. My visit to Ohio. In compliance to arrangements made, my sister Missouri Fitzgerald and myself, started for Ohio October 20th, to attend several communion meetings in Darke and surrounding counties. We arrived at Dayton the same evening and was there met by brother George Garver, who conveyed us out to his house where we were cared for in the kindest manner. Next morning in company with brother and sister Garver, we visited the Soldier's Home, and I must say I was surprised to see the extensive and beautiful grounds and improvements that I have witnessed, and for beauty, neatness, order and system about all of the arrangements, I think it cannot be surpassed. There were over three thousand of those poor maimed creatures who had been led into an unholy warfare, and they must now spend the rest of their lives, some destitute of an arm, others of a leg, or in some way badly injured. The greatest object of sympathy I saw was one perfectly blind. He was sitting making bead work. He had several fancy articles thus formed. There he sat selecting his beads of different colors by the feel, and this brought the thought to my mind that although he had been deprived of the sense of sight, God in his goodness had made the sense of feeling so much more acute, that this poor solitary being could fill up his time and amuse himself by making him-self useful in this way. Again I thought of the goodness of our God in putting into the hearts of the people to provide this beautiful home for these suffering beings. In the library of the home I noticed 1 many donations that had been made by the devoted mother of Lieutenant Putnam, a promising young man brought to an early grave by "man's cruelty to man." It is well that man cannot rule the whole destiny of man, and that there is a good and merciful being that knows all of our thoughts and actions, and has promised to reward every one according to the deeds done in the body. After looking through this charitable institution we returned to Dayton, and took the train for Manchester. There we were met by brother George V. Siber, who took us home with him. We there found a kind family. His wife, sister Siber, is a woman of superior qualities and a good sister. On Sunday evening brother Siber and his wife went with us to brother Jesse Stutsman's. Here again we were kindly received and well cared for. My sister was taken sick and was unable to proceed any farther. On Monday, in company with brethren Siber and Stutsman and sister Siber, I went to the Oakland communion meeting. Here I met with about two hundred brethren and sisters, and I was impressed with the idea as I noticed the bonds of union that existed among these loving brethren and sisters, that our blessed Redeemer knew when he instituted the ordinance of feet washing, the supper, and communion, just what it took to bind his people together in Christian charity and fellowship. How strange the professors of other sects cannot see this, and that they will allow themselves to be so blinded by their carnal natures. Oh! how I pity them, since God in his mercy has revealed to me these important truths in his holy word. After this meeting we returned to brother Stutsman's, found my sister some better. We moved her to brother William Cassel's, and there she became so sick that we found it would not do for her to ride about any more. The next day again in company with brother and sister Siber, I went to the River church communion meeting. Here again I was permitted to enjoy the pleasure of practicing this holy ordinance with about three hundred brethren and sisters. Here I met several of the brethren and sisters that had visited Kentucky, and it was truly a joyful meeting. The next meeting we attended was at the Covington meeting house. Here I found something over four hundred brethren and sisters. Here again we practiced the holy ordinances as instituted by one blessed Redeemer when be was preparing to offer himself' for our sins. With what feelings of humility should we go through this ordinance, remembering his words, If I your Lord and Master do these things, certainly we as his followers and people, should submit to it and be thankful that he has ordained something that will bring us to humility, Christian love and holiness. After the Covington meeting was over I was conveyed back to brother Cassel's by brother Enoch Beery; found sister Missouri better, and am grateful to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, for placing her among such kind friends during her illness. I next went to the Holler's communion meeting near Dayton. Here again we practiced this holy ordinance that is so well calculated to keep each member humble, loving and kind. Everything was so different from the cold, haughty manner in which the meetings are carried on in Kentucky, that I was deeply impressed with the idea that if some of our good people living here could attend some of these meetings and see the way these people live, their quiet, contented manners, they I could not help but acknowledge they were controlled by a different spirit, and as our Savior went about doing good while on earth, we, if we have the Spirit of Christ, and are his true followers, should practice the same things that he did while here on earth. At the Holler's meeting I again met the brethren and sisters from Clark county, those that visited Kentucky and some others. I went from there home with them and stayed several days visiting around among them, found all, without any exception, actuated by the same spirit which very fully convinced me that the church of the Brethren must come very near the practices of the primitive church in ancient times, if I had had any doubts before, this experience would have entirely removed them. My sympathies were drawn out for the minister's wives. I fear these noble-hearted sisters are not rightly appreciated, while their husbands are out on missions of love. These dear sisters have the whole burden of their families, their household duties to perform, together with their husband's affairs to attend to. Theirs is indeed a weighty responsibility. As our works will bring their reward, great will be the reward of these loving sisters. May the Lord bless them, and I shall take this opportunity of thanking them for their kindness to my sister and myself, and if my humble prayers can avail anything they will be given that the choicest of heaven's blessings may rest upon them. In some few of the brethren's houses I found rather more style than I anticipated from what I had learned from our old brethren. Not to place myself as a critic of other people's matters, but simply to give my opinion. I thought I noticed a little more restlessness among these than the other brethren. Among those that were living less in conformity to the ways of the world, there seemed to be a struggle, the yoke appeared to be burdensome; there was something yet to be learned of Jesus before the yoke could become light, while others that had submitted to the teachings of the Scriptures, and had put on the whole armor of Christ, were contented, trusting and happy. My dear brethren, it takes this to fight successfully. It will never do to fight with a part of the armor. We will certainly be vanquished by the enemy. I have found in my own experience the more I resist the influence of the Divine Spirit, the easier I am led into temptation, and I am thoroughly convinced we cannot serve two masters. If our aim in being Christians is to obtain a position in the world, we will certainly fail, as God will not be mocked, and it is a device of the wicked one to draw us from the faith. Let us be like one of old who said, "Let others do as they will, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord our God." My impression has long been that we should adorn our profession with a meek and a quiet spirit linked together with good works and strict observance of' all the commands given in the holy Scriptures. By this course of life we not only secure our happiness here, but we are promised eternal happiness beyond the grave. It is a small sacrifice to make to gain so much. Before closing this article, I wish to tender my sincere thanks to the brethren and sisters in Southern Ohio for their love and kindness to me during my visit among them, and I shall try to prove my gratitude by exerting myself in the cause of our blessed Master, believing that would be a more acceptable compensation than I could in any other way bestow, as I think the salvation of souls is nearest their hearts, not forgetting to look above from whence every good gift comes. I believe it is the Holy Spirit that has awakened a sympathy for the poor deluded souls of Kentucky in your noble bosoms, and if I can be an humble instrument in his hands of bringing some things right where I see so much wrong, happy shall I be. I have again resumed my home duties, and I crave an interest in your prayers that I may be able to fulfill them faithfully in the sphere the great Ruler of the Universe has laced me. Charlotte I. Bond. Great Crossings, Ky.

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Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., Pa. Wed. 1 May 1879 issue. Col. James Madera- sudden death, which sad event occured at his residence in Bloomfield township, Bedford county, on Friday morning last, On the Friday previous to his death, he was in Hollidaysburg, and at that time complained of a cold which he had caught in fighting the mountain fire referred to in our last. By Sunday afternoon he had grown so much worse that a physician was called in, but he continued to grow steadily worse until death came to his relief. For the following sketch of his life we are indebted to the Roaring Spring correspondent of the Tribune: He was born in Franklin county, Pa., January 20, 1813. His parents removed while he was yet a youth to Woodberry, Pa., where he took his preliminary instructions in the iron business under King, Swope & Shoenberger. He was afterward engaged by Dr. Shoenberger to erect Sarah furnace, in this county, and remained there until 1851, when he removed to Bloomfield, where he resided until his death- over twenty- eight years. He was the superintendent and manager under the successive Dr. Peter Shoenberger, Major J.W. Duncan, Hugh McNeal, Charles W. Rickesten, Charles Knap and Charles Knap & Co., and was during nearly all this time up to the the time Mr. Duncan's agent to see after his very large estate, comprising over fifteen thousand acres of land, containing over twenty farms. During this time that Mr. Charles Knap was lessee of Bloomfield and Rodman furnaces (Mr. Madera erected Rodman furnace) he was instrumental in getting Bloomfield iron recommended for government purposes. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton appointment (sp) him government inspector of iron, which position he held until the close of the war. He was a careful business man, with a profound judgement and sterling integrity. He was honored and respected at home and abroad. His employees loved him dearly, and many tears will be shed as they remember the charities and deeds of kindness that he sowed as he traveled over the paths of life. He was successful in accumulating considerable of this world's good, but he used them for good purposes. His heart was open to the entreaties and wants of those whom he could befriend. He was a "Royal Arch Mason" and much respected in his fraternity. He was friendly to churches and supported Sunday schools. He had great veneration and respect for his Creator and his Bible. No man in this community will be so much regretted as he will be. His place will be hard to fill, for "None know him but to love him, none named him but to praise." He was buried at Bloomfield at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, with Masonic honors, quite a number of our citizens assisting in the last sad rites. M.S.

Deaths from The Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. KEYSER - SILL - HUFFMAN - In addition to Hon. William Keyser, whose death is noted elsewhere, two other citizens of Bedford county, John Sill, of Napier twp., and Charles Huffman, of near New Paris, died suddenly within a recent period. Mr. Sill was in the seventy-second year of his age.. Mr. Huffman was only thirty -five. Wed. 23 April 1879 issue. MAUS - A SHOCKING DEATH - Mr. Charles Maus, an uncle of Harry Maus, of this place, a pensioner of the war of 1812, and aged nearly eighty-five years, was so badly burned at his home in Lewisburg, Union county, a few days ago that death ensued a few hours after the accident. The old gentleman was very feeble and comparatively helpless, and while sitting in his arm chair he lit his pipe and unfortunately threw the burning match upon his clothing which ignited, burning the upper part of his chest, breast, throat, and chin in a terrible manner. His right hand, with which he attempted to subdue the flame, was also shockingly burned. He was alone at the time, but his son, Samuel Maus, with whom he resided, hearing an unusual noise, hastened to his side and saved him from being burned to a crisp at once. In his efforts to help his father Mr. Maus had his right hand badly burned. This happened about one o'clock in the afternoon, and on the evening of the following day the spirit of the aged patriot returned to the God who gave it. He was a member of the Baptist church, and highly respected by all who knew him. Wed. 23 April 1879 issue. BOYCE - The aged mother of J.A. Boyce, of Eldorado, died suddenly at her home in Indiana county on the 14th, aged 83 years. Wed. 23 April 1879 issue. KEYSER - William Keyser, an ex-member of the Legislature from Bedford county, died at his home in that county a few days ago. Wed. 23 April 1879 issue. REAMEY - Daniel Reamey, a highly respected citizen of Sinking Valley, and uncle of D.K. Reamey, of this place, was buried last week. Wed. 23 April 1879 issue. HEIDER - Godfried Heider, a young man employed in the Cambria steel workd of Johnstown, while working in the converting department met with a horrible accident about 3 o'clock on Tuesday morning, which resulted in his death in three hours afterward. (very long explanation of the accident, will send it on to someone that really needs it) Wed. 23 April 1879 issue. STOVER - RAY- REAMEY - Three old citizens of Sinking Valley have within a recent period passed into the spirit world, viz:- Mrs. Mary Stover, aged 82; Samuel Ray, aged 77; and Daniel Reamey, aged 77. Wed. 30 April 1879 issue. HICKMAN - On Tuesday last, at Blairsville, a resident of Allegheny city, John Hickman by name, was struck by a passenger train and instantly killed. It is surmised, from the fact that he had paid no attention to the oncoming train that he was deaf. A man has no business on a rairoad track unless he has two good ears, and not much then. It is always safe to keep out of the reach of danger. Wed. 30 April 1879 issue. NOWLIN - John Nowlin, a prominent citizen of East Tyrone, died on Tuesday of last week in the 54th year of his age. He held the office of Constable of the borough at the time of his death. Wed. 30 April 1879 issue. POTTER - George Potter, an old and highly respected citizen of Altoona, died on Tuesday last in the 71st year of his age. He was a native of Bedford county and spent the most of his life near Woodberry, where he was engaged in the milling business. Wed. 30 April 1879 issue. LINGENFELTER - Miss Christina Lingenfelter, of Freedom township, died quite suddenly a few days ago, at the age of fifty-six years. She seemed to be in her usual health until soon after the noonday meal, when she complained of feeling unwell. She took a dose of medicine, but said she did not feel any better and almost immediately expired. Wed. 30 April 1879 issue. AMES - Rev. Edward R. Ames, D.D., one of the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church, died at his residence in Baltimore on Friday morning last, aged nearly seventy-three years. He was born in Amesville, Ohio, May 20th, 1806. Wed. 30 April 1879 issue. MCGILLAN - Mrs. McGillan, mother of Frank McGillan, for many years a resident of Gaysport, died at her home at an early hour of Thursday morning last. She was about sixty-three years of age, and her friends and neighbors will sincerely mourn her loss. Her mortal remains were deposited in the Catholic Cemetery on Friday afternoon last, where they will remain until the day when land and sea shall be resolved into their original chaos. Wed. 1 May 1879 issue. CAROTHERS - Mrs. Margaret Carothers, wife of George Carothers, died at her home in Gaysport at five o'clock Thursday last, aged seventy-three years. Several months ago Mrs. Carothers was the victim of an accident whereby she was severely injured. She never fully recovered and of late her steadily declining health admonished those who loved her that they would soon see her face no more forever in this world. As before stated Friday evening was the last of this aged lady on earth. On Saturday afternoon a very large number of friends and relatives accompanied her body to the Presbyerian Cemetery, below town, where it was laid to rest. Wed. 1 May 1879 issue. NICHOLSON - On Wednesday morning last, at Jacksonville, Florida, whither she had been taken in the hope that she might be restored to health, died Mrs. Mary Nicholson, wife of H.L. Nicholson, of Oil CIty, and niece of A.S. Morrow, Esq., of this borough. Mrs. Nicholson was well known to most of our people, and they were sorry to learn of her compartively early death. The remains were brought to this place on Saturday evening last and interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Sunday evening. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock p.m., in the Presbyterian church, Rev. D.H. Barron, officiating. A very large number of our people turned out to pay the last sad tribute of respect to an estimable lady. Wed. 1 May 1879 issue. M.S.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 176 Whitsel, Calvin, s/o William and Amelia (Stiver) Whitsel; b: 26 Jul 1882, Graysville, Huntingdon Cnty; m: Lula Way; ch: Mrs. Charles Gorman, John W. Whitsel, Mrs. Thomas Farber, and James Whitsel; sib: Samuel H. Whitsel and Mrs. Edith Aurandt (dec'd); d: 16 Jul 1942, Eldorado; bur: Seven Stars Cemetery. Wengerd, Ray; b: abt 1921 (calc); d: Jul 1942, Meyersdale. Wentz, Alice, d/o Henry and Mary (Ickes) Walter; b: 5 Mar 1864, Blair Cnty; m: Jacob Wentz (dec'd); ch: Mrs. Charles Long; sib: Ellen Walter, Calvin Walter, and Lloyd Walter; d: Jul 1942, Portage; bur; Portage Mount Hope Cemetery. Wright, Anna Mary, d/o Henry and Eliza (Walter) Finnegan; b: 1 Sep 1870, Kimmel Twp., Bedford Cnty; m: George Wright; ch: Mrs. Dessa Hoover, Mrs. Nannie Naugle, Mrs. Verna Smith, Mrs. Suie Otto, Merle Wright, Harvey Wright, and Clyde Wright; sib: David Finnegan and Humphrey Finnegan; d: Jul 1942, Imler; bur: Greenfield Reformed Church Cemetery. White, Charles J., s/o Mr. and Mrs. C.O. White; b: 9 Jun 1898, Altoona; sib: Ruth White and Ethel White; d: Jul 1942, Philadelphia. Werner, Jacob, s/o Burkhart and Eva (Haff) Werner; b: 28 Jun 1865, Baden, Germany; m: Margaret Ehrman (dec'd); ch: Mrs. Laura Chevront, Mrs. Stace Leichleter, Mrs. E.K. Braneman, Charles B. Werner, Leonard Werner, and Walter Werner; sib: Mrs. Ada Mayworth; d: Jul 1942; bur: Rose Hill Cemetery. Watters, Ruie Virginia, d/o Samuel and Elizabeth Daugherty; b: 12 Feb 1888; Napler Twp; m: Simon Watters; ch: Mrs. Cecelia M. Hufferd; d: Jul 1942, Manns Choice; bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Waronek, Stanley, s/o Stanley and Helen Waronek; b: abt 1907 (calc), Johnstown; d: Jul 1942, Johnstown; bur: Polish Cemetery, East Taylor Twp.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 175 Wheeland, Frank; b: abt 1862 (calc); m: Carrie Miller; ch: Mrs. Frederick Brouse and Mrs. Werner Jarchow; d: Jun 1942, Center Hall. Weirick, Jennie, d/o William and Sara (Harlan) Neff; b: 15 Dec 1859, Howard; m: Zachariah Weirick; ch: Joseph Weirick, Alvie B. Weirick, and Mrs. Sara Carr; sib: Mrs. Clara Dunham; ½ sib: Edward Neff, Robert Neff, and Lott H. Neff; d: Jun 1942, Howard; bur: Schenck Cemetery, Howard. Williams, Cecelia T., d/o Benjamin and Cecilia (Taylor) Williams; b: 14 Oct 1881, Bellefonte; sib: Mrs. Alice Morton and Mrs. Louisa T. Gray; d: Jun 1942, Bellefonte; bur: Union Cemetery, Bellefonte. Walter, Clayton E., s/o Jacob and Christina (Klotz) Walter; b: 31 Aug 1879, Claysburg; m: Minnie Black; ch: Carl Walter, Melvin Walter, Teressa Walter, and Wilmer Walter; d: Jul 1942, Roaring Spring; bur: Lutheran Cemtery. Wagner, Earnest Leroy, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wagner; b: 15 Jul 1894. Lewisburg; sib: Watson Wagner and Carl Wagner; d: 21 Jul 1942, Vernona, NJ; bur: Verona, NJ. Whitsel, Calvin, s/o William and Amelia (Stiver) Whitsel; b: 26 Jul 1882, Graysville, Huntingdon Cnty; m: Lula Way; ch: Mrs. Charles Gorman, John W. Whitsel, Mrs. Thomas Harber, and James Whitsel; sib: Samuel H. Whitsel; d: Jul 1942, Eldorado; bur: Seven Stars.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 174 Weyant, Rachel Della, d/o C.F. and Elizabeth (Claar) Lingenfelter; b: 5 Nov 1868, Greenfield Twp.; m: Adam Weyent; ch: Nelson Weyant, Elmer Weyant, Hugh Weyant, John Weyant, William Weyant, Mrs. Irvin J. Dively, Mrs. Blair Musselman, Ms. William Dively, and Mrs. Samuel Diehl; d: Jun 1942, Claysburg; bur: Upper Clair Cemetery. Widener, George, s/o Jacob and Sarah (Fisher) Widener: b: 29 Jan 1876, Marklesburg, Lincoln Twp.; m: Martha Belle Shoup (dec’d); ch: Mrs. Wallace Knode, Henry Paul Widener, Mrs. Clyde Cline, Mrs. Clarence McGowan, George Widener, Mrs. James Henry, and Ralph Widener; sib: Mrs. Thomas Kyper, Mrs. Emma (Emanuel) Norris, Mrs. Philip Norris, Mrs. Joseph Brown, and John Widener; d: Jun 1942, Marklesburg, bur: Reformed Church Cemetery, Marklesburg. Wright, Rachel A., d/o John M. and Elizabeth (Corbin) Stever; b: 15 Sep 1884; m: O.M. Wright (dec’d); ch: Earl S. Wright and Paul S. Wright; fstr ch: Abner Stapleton; sib: Mrs. Jennie Lipsomb, Mrs. Orpha Black, and J. Leslie Stever; d: 17 Jun 1942, Huntingdon; bur: Baptist Church of Trough Creek Cemetery. Wargo, George, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wargo; b: abt 1884 (calc), Czecho-Slovakia; m: Anna Hricik; ch: George Wargo, Mary (John) Patrik, Helen (Mitchael) Hanick, Ann Wargo, John Wargo, Michael Wargo, Paul Wargo, and Joseph Wargo; d: Jun 1942, Cresson; bur: St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church Cemetery. Woida, Juliana, d/o Gottlieb and Caroline Pfitzer; b: abt 1863 (calc), Poland; m: Edward Woida; ch; Auguste Woida, Gust Woida, Mrs. Mollie Kern, and Mrs. Amelia Widdener; d: Jun 1942, Berlin; bur: Eternity Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery. Wieland, Frank E., s/o Daniel T. and Catherine (Keller) Wieland; b: 18 Nov 1861, Harris Twp.; sib: Scott Wieland, Clyde Wieland, Daniel Wieland, Mrs. Maude Rishel, Mrs. Winifred Garbrick, and Mrs. John F. Zeigler; ½ sib: Samual Heckman Wieland; d: Jun 1942, Centre Hall; bur: Boalsburg. Waite, William Lee, s/o Willliam Francis and Nancy Jane (Wertz) Waite; b: 31 Dec 1941, Tyrone; sib: Frances Jane Waite; d: Jun 1942, Tyrone. Walters, Ida Litzinger; b: abt 1884 (calc); m: William L. Walters; d: Jul 1942; bur: St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Patton.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 173 Watson, Frances Naomi, d/o Joseph and Frances (McManigal) Watson; b: 5 Jul 1910, Huntingdon; sib: Mrs. Harold S. Scott, J. Kenneth Watson, and Harold A. Watson; d: 21 Jun 1942, Huntingdon; bur: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Mount Union. Walker, Nell Lydia Florence, d/o Mrs. and Mrs. W.H. Meyers; m. Samuel Grant Walker; sib: John Meyers; d: Jun 1942; bur: Union Cemetery. Widener, George, s/o Jacob and Sarah (Fisher) Widener: b: 29 Jan 1876, Marklesburg, Lincoln Twp.; m: Martha Belle Shope (dec’d); ch: Mrs. Wallace Knode, Henry Paul Widener, Mrs. Clyde Kline, Mrs. Clarence McGowan, George Widener, Mrs. James Henry, and Ralph Widener; sib: Mrs. Thomas Kyper, Mrs. Emma Norris, Mrs. Philip Norris, Mrs. Joseph Brown, and John Widener; d: Jun 1942, Marklesburg. Whetstone, Abram T., s/o Isaac and Elizabeth (Snoberger) Replogle; b: 10 Apr 1874, Waterside; m: Victoria Steel; ch: Percy Whetstone; sib: Mrs. J.W. Baker; stp sib: Mrs. Agnes Shaver; d: Jun 1942, York. West, Thomas Edgar,s/o John and Mary I. (Bergman) West; b: 16 Oct 1895, Johnstown; m: Elda Bowers; ch: Irene (DeWayne) Galbreath, Mardelle (Clifford) Quigley, Avonel West, and Elbene West; sib: William West, Mrs. Clarence Baldwin, and Mrs. Gertrude Teeter; ½ sib: Clarence West; stp sib: George Fred Smith, William Smith, Mrs. Nelson Marsh, Mrs. William Goman, and Mrs. Mabel Monday; d: Jun 1942, Johnstown; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Wison, Shirley May, d/o Otis and Irene (Boyer) Wilson; b: 28 Apr 1942; sib: Dorothy Wilson, Donald Wilson, and Chester Wilson; d: 21 Jun 1942, Everett; bur: Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Santa Claus Letters Altoona Mirror, December 10, 1927 Altoona, Pa., Dec. 8, 1927 Dear Santa Claus - As Christmas is drawing near I thought I would write a few lines to let you know what I would like to have for Christmas. I would like to have a train and track and a story book and a horn. And don't forget my other brother Fay he wants a train and track and a ball and horn, and anything else you can bring us. And don't forget my little baby brother and bring him something nice too. I guess that will be all for this time, bring lots of candy and nuts and oranges and a big Christmas tree. >From the little Boslet Boys 2508 Oak Ave., City. Dear Santa: - I want to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a sled and automobile, ball and black board and candy and nuts and don't forget my brother David he wants a ball and pair of shoes and candy and my brother Louis wants teddy bear and story books and my little sister Leanor wants oranges and a doll and a Christmas tree and don't forget mother and daddy. So good bye dear Santa. My name is CHALMER E. SHAW. 1508 (?) 7th Ave., Juniata. Royer, Pa. Dec. 7. 1927. Dear Santa Claus: - Just a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a pair of overalls a B.B. gun, a sled, a pair of roller skates, a pair of gloves, a pocket knife and a pair of stockings and P.S. - Don't forget my little brother Ralph, bring him what you would think he would be nice for him and don't forget mother and dad. Your little friend. X X X X X X EDGAR TREESE. Royer, Pa. Dec. 7, 1927 Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy and I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I would like to have a pocket knife, a mouth organ, B.B. gun, a pair of overalls, ice skates and whatever you would think would be nice for me, don't forget my brothers Raymond and Ralph and my sisters. Good-bye Santa Claus, hoping to see you before long. ROBERT TREESE. Altoona, Pa. Dec. 6, 1927. Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl 8 years old. I am writing you this letter to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll cart, one of those big carts and twin bye lo dolls and a nice big cover and I want my Byelos to have rain capes and little beaded pocket books and a nice big one like you brought me last year and other by lo doll and a skooter and a pair of roller skates and lots of candy and nuts, oranges, apples, grapes and 5 red Christmas bells and a Christmas tree and a nice big beaded pocketbook for myself and 3 nice dresses and that will be all. From HELEN RICH. 1712 4th St. P.S. - And I would like a table with 5 chairs and that will be all. Good bye. Sandy Ridge, Pa. Dec. 7, 1927. Dear Santa Claus: - I am a little girl 9 years old. I would like to have for Christmas a new pink silk dress, an infant doll, a doll carriage, a pair bedroom slippers, a pair gloves, a ruby ring, a story book, some games, some handkerchiefs, a toilet set, a vanity case, a wrist watch and lots of oranges, nuts and candy. My sister Lovenia wants a coat, a hat, a silk dress, a pair of pumps, a pair of gloves and a ring. My mother wants a diamond ring and a thermometer and don't forget my daddy, he wants a new suit of clothes, a shirt and a pair bedroom slippers. Don't forget my uncle Dan in Ohio. And Santa Claus we'll leave the door open and a piece of pie on the table. Your friend, TOODIE (?) PFOUTZ.