I would think that a descendant of someone buried there would have a legal right to enter the cemetery -- are there any descendants on this list? Ellen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Bobak" <fbobak@verizon.net> To: "Blair County List" <pablair@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 6:08:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [PABLAIR] Stewart Cemetery After noticing that the BCGS has a cemetery listed as the "Stewart Cemetery" I contacted the BCGS. They have the location but apparently have never been able to gain permission to access that cemetery. Does anyone have access to that cemetery or know of the burials there? Thanks Frank Bobak

After noticing that the BCGS has a cemetery listed as the "Stewart Cemetery" I contacted the BCGS. They have the location but apparently have never been able to gain permission to access that cemetery. Does anyone have access to that cemetery or know of the burials there? Thanks Frank Bobak

Church News. Additional. Notes from the Work Shop. Our Quarterly meeting at Roanoke, Ind., passed off lovely. We have a faithful band of workers and of course we know just where to find them. The church has decided to hold her communion services on Saturday evening, being the first day of June. Sunday, the 19, we will have our Baptismal services. Brother Keefer and Brother Wohlfort are having a successful Sunday-school, an average of about 70 I believe. Brother Smith at the head of the prayer-meeting makes it move. The sisters are going to try their hand in the society work, and we feel confident that will be a success. Sister Keefer, who formerly was a member of the Baptist church, and who, for years was president in the Mission society, will now give her experience and influence with the sisters here. I am happy to report that the class at Auburn, is marching on to victory. On Sunday, May 26, we will if nothing prevents, administer the sacred rite of Christian baptism to about 17 candidates. The class is growing numerically and spiritually. The Sabbath-school was pleasantly greeted. And under the faithful management of brother Calvin Grube, will be a success. The brethren and sisters are in earnest, and they are of that material that will wear. We were glad to meet our much respected Elder A. J. Carmer again, after being deprived of the sanctuary privileges, so long by sickness. Peace and good will prevail. The brethren are contemplating building a house of worship. May God speed the work is our prayer. J. H. Palmer. [Note from Wayne-change BE to Andrew Jackson CARMER 9-18-1834 / 6-18-1895 instead of A. J. Carman.] >From Roanoke, Va. The Lord's work is still moving onward in this vicinity. March 11, we started a meeting at Boone's chapel, eleven miles south of Roanoke City, but after five days of continuous rain, we closed. We made another appointment several weeks later, but the sickness and death of our father-in-law (Richard James Johnson ca. 1832-4/8/1895) prevented its fulfillment. Again we started into the work, on April 17, and continued until May 5. We had rain and mud for a full week, but the house was nearly always filled, and generally crowded, even during the worst of weather. Brother D. C. Moomaw was with us every few nights and added greatly to the success of the meeting. On the last Sunday he preached an able sermon on baptism. Brother Moomaw commenced a monthly appointment here about six months ago, and introduced our doctrines, which but prepared the way for the harvest. The total number that came forward was fifty one. Forty-six united with the Brethren church. Twenty-seven were baptized, four yet to be baptized, and fifteen by relation. This was an entire new field. We did not know a person when we came to this neighborhood, but now have some very dear friends among these people. Our people are among the most prominent of the community, and all opposition will be to our advantage. Until further notice my Post Office will be Rockingham Co., Va. With best wishes to the editor of EVANGELIST, and all of its readers, I remain, Your brother in Christ, May 15. J. S[amuel]. BOWMAN. The Brethren at Pleasant Hill, Ohio, are treating their church to a new coat of paint which will add very much to the appearance; hope it may add to the preaching as well. The Brethren at Maple Grove church, Ind., held their Communion service Saturday evening, May 11. Good attendance, good order, good meeting. The spirit seemed to manifest its power with testimony and song. Praise the Lord for his extended mercies. Wm. Summers. >From Nappanee, Ind, I will report the meeting of April 21, which Brother Harrison held for us at Union Salem. It commenced the 21, and continued two weeks. The result was, nine united with the church. Brother Harrison held forth the Gospel alone doctrine with much power and zeal. It was a very busy time for farmers, but in spite of their work they came a distance of seven miles. Sister Dickey and husband were with us and worked hard for the saving of souls. The meeting closed with a lovefeast which we hope will be long remembered. Your sister in Christ, Cora Becknell. >From Leon, Iowa. . The church at Leon held a business meeting to-day, and decided to hold our communion meeting on May 27. They extended an invitation to all the brethren and sisters who can attend. We expect Brother and Sister Flora to be with us, and expect to have a good meeting. Our church seems to be getting along smoothly, and we have good congregations at each of our services. We are glad to hear of the success of our evangelists all over the country, and hope that by the help of God we shall finally triumph. Yours in love, M. P. Garber. Sisters' S. C. E. >From the President. Dear Readers:-When I wrote you last, I was at New Enterprise, Pa. There I succeeded in organizing a society of forty members. Of the twenty societies I have organized, this is the largest. They took hold of the work willingly, and so far as I heard, there was not a single one who said "We cannot afford to send twenty cents per member each year, away from the home church." The next point I visited was the wide-awake little church of Pittsburg, under care of brother D. J. Bole. There they have a large and interesting Sunday-school, a K. C. and a Y. P. S. C. E. There they had a Ladies Aid Society, but after presenting the interests of the S. S. C. E. and discussing it with them, they voted unanimously to accept the S. S. C. E. constitution. Although more heavily burdened financially than any church I have yet visited, they are willing to do yet a little more for Christ's cause. Upon their acceptance of the constitution, ten new members were added to their society. May they all prove to be earnest, faithful workers. >From Pittsburg I went to Louisville, Ohio, Brother Kimmel's charge. It was a real pleasure to meet there the friends and acquaintances I had formed a few years ago when visiting there. We spent three evenings with them, doing what we could to encourage and enthuse them in the S. S. C. E. work. Their society is one of the oldest in the brotherhood, having been organized under the constitution adopted at Ashland Conference in '87. I am now at Middle Branch. Here they have no society, but I shall explain the purpose of the S. S. C. E. to-night and make an effort to organize. Many of you have read in the EVANGELIST, Sister Beachley's suggestion by which to add funds to our S. S. C. E. treasury at our coming Conference at Ashland. The suggestion was this, that every member of the society donate some article for this purpose. Send it to Conference by the delegates. There in one of the empty rooms of the College, these articles will be for sale between the sessions of the Conference. Let each sister who donates an article, pin upon it a card containing the price at which she values the article, her name, and the purpose for which the money received for the article shall be used,-whether for mission purposes, for the Theological chair; or for the super-annuated minister's fund. The articles should be such as will be useful and salable,-such as bonnets, aprons, bureau and stand scarfs, children's dresses, etc. Many persons will be glad to purchase these articles and take them home with them, partly because they will be a memento of the pleasures enjoyed at the Conference, and partly because in this way they can help the S. S. C. E. cause. The object in putting the name of the donor upon the article is this: There will, we trust be articles there from all over the brotherhood. Some sister, say Mrs. Beachley or Mrs. Holsinger or Mrs. Keim has an article upon the table, and another sister, an old time friend of one of these sisters sees her article with her name upon it, this will be an inducement to her to purchase it. She will be glad to take home with her the work of the hands of her friend. No matter how simple it is she will prize it if fashioned by the fingers of one she has long loved. We would suggest that the articles be not expensive, but that they be neatly, nicely made. Better contribute two or three articles of small value than one of larger value, the former having more ready sale. Now, the brethren are not to be excluded from this. They two are solicited to contribute to this sale. If they cannot themselves fashion some article, they can furnish material, and let the sisters do the work. We hope all our presidents will at once put this matter before their societies, and in addition to this that the officers will personally .encourage each member to contribute something however small. Nor need this be limited to members of the S. S. C. E. There may be sisters from churches where there is no society, who would be glad to donate something; any donation from them will be most gratefully received. Now, dear Sisters, let us hear from you in regard to this,-either through the columns of the EVANGELIST, or by private letter. This is our first undertaking of the kind, let us make it a success. I have talked personally with many of our sisters and they express themselves favorable to the project, some having already decided what their donation shall be. Let us put forth earnest efforts, to increase the funds in our S. S. C. E. treasury. Especially let us endeavor to increase our Theological chair fund, it is the most urgent need at present. Laura E. N. Grossnickle. >From Lanark, Ill. While we have a good S. S. C. E. in our church at Lanark, yet the young sisters did not seem willing to help with the work, consequently about six months ago some of the sisters met and organized a Young People's Aid Society. We call it "The Success." We have at present a membership of about fifteen. Some very earnest and enthusiastic workers. Some of our most enthusiastic members did not attend the S. S. C. E. meetings. We believe it is because young people like their separate organizations. For the present we will keep our funds in the home church, but we hope in the future to help with the national work. We have at this time a silk quilt nearly completed. Besides we have pieced one calico quilt and nearly another. Made lace, mitts, etc., and we hope as we meet from time to time that we may accomplish some good for ourselves and may occasionally lend a helping hand to. some who have many burdens to bear. Our society meets every two weeks on Saturday afternoons, as this afternoon is more suitable for those who live in the country. Emma Puterbaugh. >From Homer Church. Our communion on last Saturday evening, May 11, was an enjoyable one, though only two members. from adjoining churches were with us, viz., brother and sister Emanuel Beeghley from Fair Haven. The weather was against a large congregation. Everything passed off quietly and harmoniously. May the Lord ever keep us all near the foot of the cross. Our young members seemingly enjoyed the solemn services. D. J. Myers. From Fisher's Hill, Va. On reaching the home of Brother Kirby at Forestville last Saturday, I found his daughter-in-law ready for baptism, which was administered just before the evening service. Delegates have been elected in nearly all the congregations to the Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia District Conference. Geo. A. Copp. >From Lapaz, Ind. It has been a long time since I have written. I hoped others would communicate the news from this place, but I have not seen anything, so will say that they are all too busy. Truly, I can say (they or we) are like a hive of bees, and can give little attention to anything, save our own business, as we are building a house of worship this summer, and thus far, it is progressing finely. First, some donated timber, others hauled it to Longaker's mill, where it was sawed in such lumber as was desired. Others hauled it back to the lot, the lot which was bought and paid for, and is located on the southeast corner at the crossing of county line, crossing the Michigan road one mile north of LaPaz. The foundation is built, the lot is fenced, and in about a week the carpenters, axes and hammers will ring the glad notes. The Brethren at work on the county line church building. And that is not all, the sisters are just as busy as bees, every one of them. We want to help furnish it when it is done, and Thursday and sometimes Saturday afternoons we work, quilting quilts, or sewing carpet rags; while nearly every week each member donates five cents to the work. We are succeeding nicely. This of necessity makes our work. much heavier at home, but with tired bodies and beaming countenances, each is anxious to perform their duties. The Lord is our sufficiency to do all his will. Praise the Lord for this. The little children are also working, saving and gathering pennies for a Bible for the pulpit. All are interested in the good work. Our Sabbath-school is at our school-house on the county line, and is well attended for a country school. We have considerable opposition, but we are too busy to notice them, so they don't trouble us much. We are glad to hear from Brother Holsinger again. Hope he will come east and get in church work again. It would make the paper more interesting if he would get mixed up with the Brethren again. So many good writers have dropped out. We look for their names, but we always look in vain. What's the matter, are all too busy? If it must needs be to drop out of EVANGELIST I hope you are too busy in some other equally good work, but the paper might be made much brighter by your help, and the readers encouraged to greater efforts, and no doubt the editor made happy. We have had a cold wave for the last few days, and tender plants look rather sorrowful over the rough handling they have received. >From Williamstown, Ohio. We held our communion meeting at this place on Saturday evening, May 11, at 8 o'clock. The house was filled to an overflowing capacity. There were about seventy participants around the Lord's table. And a good meeting was enjoyed. It seems as though we can not get any nearer our Lord and Master here on earth than we can by gathering around the Lord's table and partaking of the broken emblems and shed blood of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. Brother White [Mack S.], minister of the West Independence church and one of their lay members were present with us. And we were sorry they could not stay over the Lord's day with us. Sunday was our regular preaching day, and at the close of the service four came forward and made the good confession, and at the close of the evening services were baptized in the baptistery. And we believe many more have said in their hearts, "almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian." May the good work go on, and many be made to say, "I will arise and go to my Father." We organized a King's Children society here, with a membership of thirty-five. They hold their meetings every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. They are having good meetings taking into consideration the fact that they are all new beginners in that line of work. Each member realizes that there is a duty for them to do, and are ready and willing to do the same. This is all for the present. May 13. W. O. Trowbridge. >From Garwin, Iowa. We have organized Sunday-school at our church, commencing with the second quarter. We are using the Brethren literature this year for the first time, and we pronounce it good. We have good attendance and good attention. As for the church, we have very good congregations. Brother and sister W. C. Thomas are at present deprived of the privilege of attending the religious services on account of the illness of their son Evart. May God bless the house of Brother and Sister Thomas. We are pleased to hear of so many souls being rescued from sin. May the good work go on. F. M. Chase.

Carol, It's very kind of you to offer to do lookups, but Hoenstine's Soldiers of Blair County is online and free to search and copy at http://collection1.libraries.psu.edu/u?/digitalbks2,17521 Blair County's First One Hundred Years is also online and searchable in the PSU collection at http://collection1.libraries.psu.edu/u?/digitalbks2,13209 Altoona's centennial booklet noteworthy personages and events, Altoona history, 1849-1949 is at http://collection1.libraries.psu.edu/u?/digitalbks2,21432 If you click here http://collection1.libraries.psu.edu/cdm4/search.php and search for Blair County as an exact phrase in only the Digital Books collections, you'll find others. Have a good Memorial Day, everyone, Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol C. Eddleman" <deddle@ix.netcom.com> To: <pablair@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 1:49 PM Subject: [PABLAIR] Soldiers of Blair County, Pa. In honor of the veterans of the U.S. and Memorial Day, I am willing to do lookups in the book, _Soldiers of Blair County, Pa._, Floyd Hoenstine, 1940. Keep in mind that this was written before World War II, but contains valuable information about the prior war veterans. Contact me directly to avoid clogging up the list, please at deddle@ix.netcom.com Carol C. Eddleman Director of Data Acquisition PA-Roots http://www.pa-roots.com/ 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2901 - Release Date: 05/28/10 02:25:00

In honor of the veterans of the U.S. and Memorial Day, I am willing to do lookups in the book, _Soldiers of Blair County, Pa._, Floyd Hoenstine, 1940. Keep in mind that this was written before World War II, but contains valuable information about the prior war veterans. Contact me directly to avoid clogging up the list, please at deddle@ix.netcom.com Carol C. Eddleman Director of Data Acquisition PA-Roots http://www.pa-roots.com/

If the list administrators would please check their HELD postings they should find a posting from me entitled "Brethren Evangelist Offering - 1895 (part 1)" that has been held. This is likely due to the size. Wayne Webb

The Bethany Church. The Bethany church, Brown Co., Kan., is still progressing. Large congregation Sunday, one lady baptized at night. We expect to entertain the convention. Notwithstanding the sisters are working to paper the church, they presented us with $5 for the parsonage at Carleton. May 15. J. D. McFaden. [Note from Wayne-this is likely a reference to the church in Carleton, Neb.] Communion Notices. The Brethren composing the Salem church, Carroll Co., Ind., will hold their communion service on Monday evening, May 27. A cordial invitation to the Brethren of adjoining churches to come and be with us. The Brethren at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., will hold communion service on Sunday evening, June 9. A special invitation is extended to all of like faith to come and be with us. D. B. Snowberger, Sec. No interfering providence the Brethren of the Listie church at Listie, Somerset Co., Pa., will hold their spring lovefeast on Sunday, June 2, 1895. All of like faith are cordially invited. John H. Knepper, Pastor. [Note from Wayne-this church not listed in congregational lists of BE.] The Brethren of the Berlin Charge, Berlin, Pa., expect to hold their semi-annual lovefeast on Sunday eve, June 9, 1895. A general invitation to the brotherhood is hereby extended. John H. Knepper, Pastor. Our Communion at Mt. Zion church will be held May 25, commencing at 2 P. M. All are invited to attend. Geo. A. Copp. The Brethren of Fairview chapel, 7 miles west of South Bend, will hold their communion, May 23, beginning at 6 p.m. All of like faith are invited to come and join with us. Yours fraternally, Wm. D. Furry, Pastor. The Aurelia, Iowa, congregation of the Brethren church will hold their communion on Saturday evening, May 25. A cordial invitation is given and especially to the Marcus brethren. L. A. Hazlett, Pastor. [Note from Wayne-Marcus church not listed in BE and L. A. Hazlett not associated with any congregation in Iowa.] Our Communion meeting will be on June 1, Saturday evening. We will have an all day meeting. Preaching at 10 A. M. and at 2 P. M. Communion services in the evening. The Fair Haven people will please bring their baskets well filled so there will be plenty for those coming from a distance. All of like faith are cordially invited to the feast. Come brethren let us have a soul refreshing time together. By order of the church. Wm. Kiefer, Pastor. The members at our quarterly council of the North Solomon Valley church yesterday, decided to hold our love feast at the Fortis school-house, June 8. A cordial invitation is extended to all brethren and sisters of like faith. Possibly a short series of meetings will be held in connection. W. J. Frost. Downs, Kans. [Note from Wayne-add this congregation to Brethren Church congregational lists in BE.] The Mt. Zion church, Ohio, will hold communion services on the night of June 1, 1895. All of like faith are invited to be present and participate in the services. John Kistler. The Brethren of Mt. Union church, Goshen, Ind., will hold their communion services Saturday evening, June 1, at 7 o'clock. All are invited. H. S. Menaugh. >From Wakelee, Mich. We are a little band of twenty-seven members, I believe. Although small in number, I believe all are large at heart. I live in a small village five or six miles from our church, so that it is impossible for me to attend every time, but my prayer is with them. I should like to be there every time, as I am president, but we have a splendid vice president. There is a great interest taken in the Endeavor work. We have our regular meeting once a month, and meet as often as needed in between times. We were organized in January, and we have had about twenty dollars in the treasury at one time. We sew for any one for one dollar a day, and furnish our dinner, or fifty cents and one dinner furnished. As we have had only three day's work, and one social, so most of our funds we received from contributions or free will offering. I do not take the EVANGELIST, but will sometime in the future. I love to read our president's letters, and it would be grand to hear from all our societies through the paper. We could help by giving different ideas in the work. Mrs. Clara Monroe. [Note from Wayne-after looking through the BE I was not able to determine other than that this unnamed congregation is not listed. No church has a founding date of 1895.] >From Hagerstown, Md. Our revival services have closed with two accessions to the church by baptism. Several others signified their intention of uniting with us, but are still lingering with the "Almost persuaded." Brother Shaver has found it a hard field to labor in, from the fact that Hagerstown has three other churches that baptize by immersion, and two of them antagonize us. May 13, Brother Shaver commenced a revival service at Maugansville, a village three miles from Hagerstown. May 26, we expect to hold our communion at the Hagerstown church, and at St. James, Md., June 2, 7:30. We extend a cordial invitation to all of like faith. May 13. Bertha P. Byer. >From Montevideo, Va. We are still alive and moving along the best we can. Brother J. I. Hall preaches for us once a month. He is under promise to hold a protracted meeting in the near future. My son, J. F. Koontz from Conemaugh, Pa., visited his old home. Came here April 5, preached for us on Saturday night, Sunday night filled the Presbyterian pulpit at Cross Roads near here. Monday night, the 8th, we met at Mountain Grove church, where we commemorated the death and suffering of our Lord and Master in the same house where he made a confession eleven years ago. The same evening brother I. D. Bowman walked in the church unexpectedly. So we had a very pleasant evening, good preaching, with thirty-five communicants at the tables, and house crowded with spectators. Tuesday night we went to Dayton, Wednesday night to Bethlehem. Brother I. D. Bowman preached Wednesday night in Dayton, Thursday night at Bethlehem. Friday they both bid their friends farewell and started home to fill their appointments. Thus we meet in this world but must part again, yet we have a hope that we will meet to part no more, if we do our duty to ourselves, our neighbors and our God. Wm. Koontz. >From Stockton, Calif. I just closed meetings near Jenny Lind. Had good meetings. Result, three reclaimed. Oh, how sad the conditions that necessitate the work of reclaiming the dear ones "out on the mountains wild and bare." Where is sister Annie Showalter, the correspondent of our Adrian church in Missouri ? Come, sister Annie, we want to hear from you all. I now expect to return to Missouri next June. Fraternally, P. A. Garman. [Note from Wayne-back up the formation date of the Adrian, Mo. church to at least 1895.] >From Homer, Ohio. Last night we met at the river-side to witness the baptism of three of our last winter converts. The scene was very impressive. After song and prayer our pastor read several passages of scripture bearing on the subject as we practice it. After which they were beautifully immersed into the Trinty. We are growing in numbers and in grace. We all feel like saying amen to Brother Livengood's article on Long Pastorates. This church is a living witness of the truthfulness of his position, having been brought from a handful so to speak of members scattered over many miles of territory, to a membership of about eighty of live working Christians. A more earnestly devoted church is hard to find. H. S. Jacobs.

Bro. Frank F. Holsopple, a Normal student, we are told, preached an acceptable sermon in the chapel on last Sunday morning. Such help is always appreciated, and we would be glad to have more of it. Bro. H. P. Fahrney, of Frederick, Md., a graduate of the Normal, spent a few days with us last week. As this is his spiritual birthplace, around it cling many hallowed associations. Such always receive a most hearty welcome on their return. He reports the Frederick church getting along nicely, and that it has a good Sunday-school. Our aged Eld. Studabaker related to us an incident the other day that we think will bear repetition, especially at this time. Years ago, when the now wide-awake Buckeye State was considered on the frontier, people indulged customs and things that would not be considered as orthodox for a people professing to be followers of the Christ whose life was without spot or wrinkle or any such thing. In those days it was the custom, when their log houses were to be raised, to summon the whole neighborhood, and on many of the occasions whisky flowed freely. One of the neighbors had a house to raise, and the people assembled for the purpose, but there was no whisky and some of the men refused to help unless it was brought. Finally, the man who was building the house said he would leave it to a vote, and if the majority would vote in favor of whisky he would send for it. To this they all assented; the vote was taken, and as the saying now runs, "it went wet." Among the number was a brother of considerable influence, who did not drink whisky or intoxicants, yet who for some cause voted for the whisky. After the building was up, the crowd divided themselves into two parties,-those who voted for the whisky formed the one, and those who voted against, the other. This division placed the brother with the drinking party. As they began drinking they commenced getting drunk and fighting followed. This was too much for the brother and he saw plainly where his vote had placed him. But he determined to leave the drinking crowd and go to the other. As they saw him coming they told him to go back, that he voted with the whisky crowd and there he belonged, and there he should remain. This was more than he bargained for. And he then and there determined that never again would he cast his vote on the side of the drinking and the drunkards. It was a lesson learned that he never forgot. And, brethren, is it not a lesson to us? May the Holy Spirit drive it home to us in a way that we, too, will never forget it! Last Saturday and Sunday we spent with the Warrior's Mark brethren. On Saturday afternoon we were with them in their quarterly church meeting, at which time the usual business was attended to, and brother John Law was forwarded to the second degree of the ministry. In the evening we talked to a good house on the adoption of the amendment that is now agitating the minds of the good people of our State, and the bad ones too. We also filled an appointment on Sunday morning. Eld. Samuel Cox, who lives some distance from the church, was present during the meetings, and also filled an appointment on Sunday afternoon, after we left. The members of the church are very kind, and we always enjoy our visit to them. Bro. S. S. Gray does the principal part of the preaching at the church-house, and is assisted by brother Law. They have an interesting Sunday-school, and seem to be doing a good work. In the Field. The writer commenced a series of meetings April 20, at Steel's school-house, several miles south-west of Decatur, Adams Co., Ind. We held a council-meeting the following Saturday, with the scattered members of that vicinity. We organized a new church with eighteen members, elected one minister and one deacon. For minister Daniel Byerly was chosen; for deacon, Jacob Heller. We hope and believe they are the Lord's choice. Elder Jacob Crumrine being present, assisted in the work. He also stayed over Sunday and preached three discourses, which, I think, were appreciated by all. We closed the meeting May 2, with good interest. As an immediate result two applicants will be baptized in the near future. Others are seemingly counting the cost, and we hope are not far from the kingdom. May the Lord bless his church here, and elsewhere, is our prayer! Samuel Neher. >From Tuhunga, Cal. The love-feast with the members of the Conejo church, Ventura County, came off April 29. Over forty members were present, including six ministers. It was indeed a feast of good things and all seemed to enjoy it very much. April 30 Bro. Witmore commenced another series of meetings in Los Angeles. There was one applicant for baptism the same evening; so the good work continues to move along. April 6 the District Meeting of California was hold at Covina. Several papers were before the meeting and all business passed off pleasantly. Since our last report Bro. J. Witmore preached a series of sermons at Stockton, Cal. H. R. Holsinger and other members of the Wolf congregation attended some of his meetings. H. R. Holsinger is preaching for the Wolf congregation of Progressives. Stockton is about four hundred miles north of Los Angeles. We have a few members living there who are anxious to see a church organized, and wo hope the day is not far distant when not only thole, but at many other points in California the standard of the cross will be planted, with many good soldiers to maintain the Gospel order of divine service. J. S. Flory. >From Eads, Colo. April 19th, Bro. Kesler and wife, of Wayne County, Ohio, arrived at this place. They came here on a visit to their daughter and family. Sister Kesler, also, has two brothers living here. How glad we are to meet those that are near and dear by the ties of nature, and what joy to meet with those of like precious faith! Especially refreshing is this to those who are isolated, and have not the privilege of assembling with their Brethren in a church capacity. On account of Bro. Kesler being well up in years, and the great change of climate he had to undergo, we made no appointments for preaching the first week of his stay with us, but, during the second week of his sojourn, he preached three times in our sod school-house, to very attentive congregations. This was the first time any of the Brethren have preached in this part of Colorado. Bro. Kesler made many friends while with us. He returned home by way of Carthage, Mo., where his aged father is living,-now in his eighty-sixth year. We hope they may find the old brother in good health and enjoying the few short years that may be allotted him. If any of the brethren traveling through this part of Colorado wish to stop with us they will always be welcome, especially ministers, or if there are any of the ministering brethren that would like a home on the frontier, we think this is the place to come. We ask an interest in the prayers of all, that we may hold out faithful unto the end! Lizie Shoemaker. A New Congregation. April 28 elders Wm. Roberson, of Franklin County, H. P Hylton, of Floyd County, and the writer met with the little body of members in Patrick County, Va. Bro. Roberson delivered a short but logical discourse on the power of the Gospel, followed by Bro. Hylton with some very appropriate remarks. The members had been consulted in reference to organizing into a congregation. Circumstances were such that the elders thought best, before dismissing the members, to spend a season in secret prayer and enter into the work of organizing. After all necessary instructions were given, we proceeded to take the voice for a minister and a deacon. The lot fell on Bro. Wm. Elgin for minister, and Bro. John A. Hooker for deacon. They were at once installed into their respective offices. The installation services, as usual, were very solemn and affecting to both members and outsiders, as was evidenced by the flowing tears. Grave responsibilities are resting upon our young brethren and their wives, as the destiny of the Smyth's River congregation depends largely on their lives and characters. May God give them grace and wisdom! They unanimously adopted the above name for their congregation and selected H. P. Hylton for their pastor. Fifty years ago my grandfather, Eld. Austin Hylton, late of Tennessee, visited this section twice a year, preaching one sermon each trip. He made twenty miles a day by steady riding. Prior to this time, an old Bro. Elgin and wife moved here from Bedford County. Eld. John Bowman, of Franklin County, passed through and preached for them a few times. When Bro. Elgin and wife died, the Brethren were without a witness here for many years. Bro. Hooker attended the Mountain Normal School at this place, and, while Bro. Dove, of Tennessee, was conducting a series of meetings here, he made a profession of religion. He returned home and shortly afterwards the Brethren baptized several in his neighborhood. C. D. Hylton. Hylton, Va. >From the Cheyenne Church, Kans. Our church is still in peace and union, although we are very much in need of ministerial help. There is no minister, and only one deacon in the church here, at present. We expect Bro. J. H. Cakerice, of Marshall County, Iowa, to move among us this fall, but we would be glad if other ministers could also be induced to come among us, for truly the harvest is great but the laborers very few. Our much beloved elder, John S. Snowberger, of Holyoke, Colorado, comes to our assistance as often as he can conveniently do so. Eld. Allen Ives, of Burr Oak, Jewell Co., Kans., passed through our County recently and preached some for us. Brethren, your work is highly appreciated by the hungry souls of the far West, not only by the Brethren, but also by those of other religious persuasions. We organized a Sabbath-school at this place last Sunday. The writer was chosen Superintendent and is assisted by an able corps of officers. We expect to use the Brethren's Sunday-school literature. Any traveling ministers will be met at Bird City, by giving notice beforehand. Please come! O. C. Slifer. Bird City, Kans. >From Rockton, Clearfield Co., Pa. We held our quarterly council April 13, and the business pertaining to the house of God was attended to in love and union. We concluded to hold our love-feast June 7, at 3 P. M., and we cordially invite all to be with us, and especially the brethren of Montgomery, Purchase Line, and Manor congregation. Our delegates to District Meeting are brethren J. A. Brilhart and J. H. Beer. V. V. Clouser. >From William's Creek Church, Cooke Co., Tex. Our beloved Elder came to us April 27th and held a council, which passed off pleasantly, with the best feeling and love manifested among all of the members present. He preached the Word with power and in demonstration of the Spirit, in the evening; also Sunday morning and evening. These meetings were truly a feast to us, and we pray that our brother may be so blessed, that he may be enabled to come more frequently. Our Sunday-school is growing in interest; also in numbers. We would say to brethren contemplating a move to a new field, to work for the Master, that we think they could do no better than to come here. The harvest truly is great and the laborers few. We have a beautifal (sic) country in parts of Cooke and Montague, but we need help in the work of the Lord. Who will come? Pray for the work in Texas! A. W. Austin.

Don't know if anyone on this list is related, but Ebay has a set of 3 diaries from Joseph Condron, 903 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, dated 1906 - 1920. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260608532943&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 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)

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, Vol. 31, page 99 Smith, Henry, s/o Barney and Lydia (Staub) Smith; b: abt 1862 (calc); sib: Maggie Smith, Mrs. Mary Grant, and Emma Smith; d: Dec 1942, Meyersdale; bur: Union Cemetery. Somoila, Charles; b: May 1864, Russia; m: Applonia Rokas; ch: Joseph Somoila and Charles Somoila; d: Dec 1942, Portage; bur: Sacred Heart Church Cemetery. Sheets, E.T. d: Dec 1942, Valley View, Schuylkill Cnty. Sutton, Thomas; b: abt 1854 (calc); m: Ella Hildebrand (dec'd); ch: Edward H. Sutton and John S. Sutton; d: Dec 1942. Indiana; bur: Oakland Cemetery. Shiley, Charles; b: 28 Feb 1882; m: Mary Elizabeth Weaver; ch: Mrs. Dora Meyers, Mrs. Ella Heming, Ralph Shiley, Charles Shiley, Wilbert Shiley, and Clifford Shiley; d: Dec 1942, Smokeless, Indiana Cnty; bur: Armagh Cemetery. Slimmer, Milton George, s/o Daniel and Charlotte (Weber) Slimmer; b: 16 Aug 1877, Altoona; m: Annie Daugherty; ch: Mrs. Grace Baker, James Slimmer; sib: Mrs. Jennie McElfish, Daniel Slimmer, and Charles Slimmer; d: Dec 1942; bur: Rose Hill Cemetery.

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, Vol. 31, page 98 Schenk, William Paul, s/o John and Clara Schenk; b: 24 Dec 1886, Altoona; ch: Barbara Schenk; sib: Mrs. Joseph Stier, Fred T. Schenk, Robert E. Schenk, and Donald J. Schenk; d: Dec 1942, Philadelphia; bur: St. John's Cemetery. Sinclair, Thomas Merle, s/o Thomas M. and Geneva (Sendzik) Sinclair; b: 6 Dec 1942, Portage; d: 17 Dec 1942, Portage; bur: Prospect Cemetery. Stackhouse, Charles; b: 12 Aug 1856, Altoona; ch; Edward J. Stackhouse and Mrs. Smith; d: Dec 1942, St Petersburg, FL. Sheetz, Samuel M.; b: 18 May 1863, Meyersdale; d: Dec 1942, Connellsville. Slatcoff, Peter; b: 13 Jul 1882, Bulgaria; ch: Mrs. Lucille Worman, John Slatcoff, Samuel Statcoff, Ann Slatcoff, and Peter Slatcoff; d: Dec 1942, Windber; bur: St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church Cemetery. Soltis, Andrew; b: Austria; m: Anna Hrivnak; ch: Mrs. Peter Helminski, Mrs. Peter Halecky, and Andrew Soltis; sib: Mrs. Mary Yencopal; d: Dec 1942, Windber. Sharrah, Mary, d/o Cambridge and Rebecca (Curtis) Sharrah; b: 5 Dec 1878, Shirleysburg; sib: Mrs. Beckie Brumbaugh and John Sharrah; d: 29 Dec 1942, Philadelphia; bur: Presbyterian Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

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, Vol. 31, page 97 Scalese, Eva Pearl, d/o James and Callie (Waugerman) Connor; b: 26 Sep 1896, Barnesboro; m: Tony Scalese; ch: Joseph J. Scalese, Paul Scalese, Anthony Scalese, Virginia Scalese, Carmella Scalese, and Rose Scalese; d: Dec 1942, Barnesboro; bur: Mt Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery, Barnesboro. Steetle, John, s/o David and Susan (Lower) Steetle; b: 16 Dec 1863, Brush Valley Twp, Indiana Cnty; m: Sara Steele (dec'); ch; Paul J. Steetle, Ross P. Steetle, and Mrs. Thomas D. Thomas; sib: William Steetle and Clark Steetle; d: Dec 1942, Indiana; bur: Oakland Cemetery. Snyder, Amanda, d/o Alex and Elizabeth (Williams) Leslie; b: 15 Jul 1872, Somerset; m: William Snyder (dec'd); ch; George Snyder, Howard Snyder, Mrs. Patrick Risbin, Mrs. Stanley Augustine, James Snyder, and Earl Snyder; sib; James Leslie; d: Dec 1942, Spangler. Snyder, Carrie Irene, d/o John and Isabella (Wilson) Hicks; b: 31 Oct 1879, Orbisonia; m: William J. Snyder; ch: Harry Snyder, John Snyder, Blair Snyder, Harold Snyder, Mrs. Martina Cunningham, Mrs. Leona McClain, and Mrs. Thelma Miller; d: 20 Dec 1942, Altoona; bur: Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg Soltis, Andrew; b: abt 1884 (calc) d: Dec 1942, Windber; bur: SS Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church Cemetery. Smith, Senie A., d/o Oliver and Catherine (Bare) Colgate; b: 12 Nov 1859, Mount Union; m: A. Bruce Smith; ch: J. R. Colgate, O.B. Smith, Mrs. Myrtle (Clyde) Garver, and Franklin C. Smith; sib: Mrs. J.H. Miller, Bruce Colgate, and William P. Colgate; d: 19 Dec 1942, Shirleysburg; bur: Garver Bare Cemetery, Hill Valley. Stark, Alex, s/o Thomas and Mary (Casher) Stark, b: abt 1871 (calc), Monongahela City; ch: Mrs. Wilbur Ritcher, Mrs. Ben Hummel, and James Stark; sib: James Stark and Emanuel Stark; d: Dec 1942, Scotchtown; bur: Philipsburg.

Does anyone happen to have an obituary for Josiah W. Lower, died 21 April 1913 in Altoona? He was born 24 November 1844 in Adams County, served in the Civil War (PA B-21st cavalry and K-101st infantry), and married Elizabeth Jane ENYEART in Hollidaysburg on 2 June 1892. (If someone had a clipping on the wedding, that would also be greatly appreciated.) Thank you very much, Greg

Jack and others, "Bookmark" the Altoona Mirror website as a favorite and just click on obituaries. You can view as you like anytime. http://altoonamirror.com Happy Researching, Janet

Does anyone know how or if I can receive daily email updates on the Mirror Obits? Thanks Jack _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3

Thanks to all who responded to my query. The wining answer was: Ellis, I found this reference: Moon with Seven Stars, the letter "R", and a dove - Symbolizes a member of the Daughters of Rebekah, the female auxiliary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Kris 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: Ellis Michaels <ellisrn@earthlink.net> > To: PABLAIR-L <pablair@rootsweb.com> > Date: 5/16/2010 10:37:51 AM > Subject: [PABLAIR] Unusual grave marker > > Hi to all, > > A contributor sent me a photo of a most unusual flag holder from the Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg, Allegheny County. I have never seen one like it, and can not identify what organization would have placed it. The flag holder can be viewed at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/richland-dravosburg/ornament.jpg > > Any ideas are welcome. > > > 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

A Google Search showed: Moon, Seven Stars,the letter R and a dove symbolizes a member of the Daughters of Rebekah, the female Auxiliary of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows.

Thanks for sharing this with us Ellis... this is a beautiful piece of work for a flag holder! I think the key may be the "moon"? I've seen a reference to another marker or pin with a "moon" in it, but can't remember what it stood for. Will have to rack my brain a little more. Donna Heller Zinn of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA. ----- Original Message ----- Subject: [PABLAIR] Unusual grave marker > Hi to all, > > A contributor sent me a photo of a most unusual flag holder from the Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg, Allegheny County. I have never seen one like it, and can not identify what organization would have placed it. The flag holder can be viewed at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/richland-dravosburg/orname nt.jpg > > Any ideas are welcome. > > Ellis Michaels > PAGenWeb > ellisrn@earthlink.net

Hi to all, A contributor sent me a photo of a most unusual flag holder from the Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg, Allegheny County. I have never seen one like it, and can not identify what organization would have placed it. The flag holder can be viewed at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/richland-dravosburg/ornament.jpg Any ideas are welcome. 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)

I did a google of "Moon and Seven Stars" and found this very similar photo at: http://www.prices4antiques.com/kitchen-household/doorstops-boot-scrapers/Doorstop-Odd-Fellows-Moon-Seven-Stars-Cast-Iron-7-inch-A058626.htm Seems like it goes back 100 years to the Odd Fellows. Thanks, Ellis, for sending the photo. David Smith, S.J. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellis Michaels" <ellisrn@earthlink.net> To: "PABLAIR-L" <pablair@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:37 AM Subject: [PABLAIR] Unusual grave marker > Hi to all, > > A contributor sent me a photo of a most unusual flag holder from the > Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg, Allegheny County. I have never seen one > like it, and can not identify what organization would have placed it. The > flag holder can be viewed at > http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/tsphotos/richland-dravosburg/ornament.jpg > > Any ideas are welcome. > > > 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 >