I looking for information on Eugene A. Oswald (or his family, father William, d. 4-27-1938; mother Ida, d. 11-4-1953; or wife Clara d. unknown) who passed away April 22, 1976 in Bellwood and is buried in Bellwood Cemetery. Many thanks. Jack _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/

>From Enterprise, Kan.-Feb. 12. We left our home in Virginia, February 5th, for a westward trip. Arrived at this place February 9th. By the thrift of the people here, this place has its proper name, Enterprise. Here is the headquarters of the American Land Co. Going into their office we felt just at home. We never before met such kind treatment at the hands of strangers. Here we met J. H. Brady, President and General Manager of this Land Co. At first we believed we had fallen into good hands, and we have not been disappointed; kindness meets us on every hand. This company has many thousands of acres of Western land for sale, ranging from $8 to $30 per acre, according to location, improvements, etc. Any one wishing to exchange homes for a new country, we would advise to call at J. H. Brady's office, Enterprise, Kansas, where general information can be had.-We are resting here a few days, and then will go farther West, to look at this company's land. While at this place, we attended a meeting five miles South, carried on by Bro. Wrightsman. This was very interesting and encouraging to the Brethren. On Sunday evening Bro. Nair, from Virginia, preached a very interesting sermon on "The Foundation of the Christian Religion." After preaching and a few remarks by Brother Wrightsman, eleven came forward and made the good confession. This meeting is still in progress, and we hear of others who came forward since Sunday. This is our first visit to the Western Brethren, and it seems wherever we go we find kindness on every hand. Jas. H. Larkins. >From the Fairview Church, Appanoose Co., la.-Feb. 19. We have just closed a series of meetings here, conducted by Bro. Samuel Stump, of Nebraska. Bro. Stump preached six Gospel sermons, with power, to very attentive congregations. The brethren and sisters were much encouraged in their Christian duties, and sinners warned to flee the wrath to come. May the blessing of God rest and remain upon Bro. Stump, and all other Gospel preachers. Martin Replogle. >From Owl Creek, Knox Co., O. The brethren and sisters met in council on the 2nd of February and the following elders were present, J. J. Workman, W. A. Murray, D. N. Workman, and the writer. It was made known by the officers and confirmed by the church that a minister and four deacons were needed. The voice was taken for a minister and two were a tie. The church was then consulted and she agreed to let both serve. Samuel Whistler and S. J. Workman, were the ones chosen. When the voice was taken for deacons, the lot fell on D. B. Grubb, W. Keifer, George Cocanower and Hinton Workman. They were all installed. The church was united and built up, while old members that were frail and not present, expressed entire satisfaction after hearing the result. May the good Lord bind the church still closer together that her light may shine bright in her hours of trial; that souls which are wandering from home, may return to the fold, enter, and find the enjoyment of the redeemed through Christ. W. Sadler. Ashland, O. >From Brooklyn, Ia.-Feb.18. We have just closed a very successful meeting. Bro. John Thomas, of Washington County, came to us on the 2nd, to conduct a series of meetings, with the help of the brethren from Deep River. Continued till the 18th, the weather being pleasant all the time, with good sleighing. The meetings were well attended, with good interest. Two were baptized yesterday, and five more have made application to be received by baptism. We trust many more are about persuaded to come to the Lord. This is the first series of meetings that we have held in our new meeting house. It was a meeting long to be remembered in this vicinity. The, brethren labored faithfully, and with power from on high, and as the meetings increased in numbers, the interest increased in proportion. Our last meetings were the best, with the house well filled, with the best of interest. J. S. Snyder. >From Dunkirk, O.-Feb. 21. One more was received into the church at Eagle Creek, by baptism. Thus slowly the cause is moving onward in this part of God's heritage. We pray that more will come, and that our joy may increase, and one mutual song of praise may ever ascend to the Father's house. S. T. Bosserman. >From the Thornapple Church, Mich.-Feb. 17. By the way of church news, I have the reporting of two accessions to the church here to-day by baptism, and two more applicants. May the Lord help them to live out the vow they have this day made before God and man, to live faithful until death. And may they be fed and nourished with such food, necessary for the babes in Christ, that they will grow and become strong and shining pillars in the church, is our prayer. L. D. Fay. >From Macksburg, Pa.-Feb. 20. I have just returned from the south-western part of Union county, where Eld. S. A. Garber, of Decatur county, and the writer have been holding a series of meetings among a few isolated members and friends. There were no accessions to the church, but good impressions were no doubt made, as we tried to hold forth the Word of Life, and seed sown, that we trust, will yet spring up and bring forth fruit unto life eternal. The 23rd inst., I go to Monroe county, this State, to assist in a series of meetings among the Brethren there. Pray in behalf of the good work everywhere. M. Myers. >From White Rock Church, Kan. In apostolic days those who opposed the introduction of the Christ with his doctrine, commandments and promises, asked him questions in public, to entangle him. We have just had an example of that in the province of Kansas, of the United States of North America. Recently a servant of the Lord held a series of meetings in this church at a place where Sabbatarians, a new sect, having its origin at that place, were pretty numerous. After the way into Christ had been set forth, and the ordinances of the Lord's house and the duties of members presented by the Gospel, were delivered to them, the minister announced that the Sabbath question would be taken up; hence on the evening of February 17th, quite a congregation assembled, and a few brought Bibles along, which fact made the servant of the Lord rejoice. The meeting opened at 6:30 P. M., and continued two and one-half hours, during which time quite a number of questions, some foolish, some unlearned, and a few wise, were propounded to the speaker, who, at no time, felt the least embarrassed, knowing that the Lord is greater than men and will keep his own. It reminded one forcibly of the scenes described in the New Testament. Scarcely could Christ open his mouth to teach but what some scribe, elder, priest, or lawyer would ask a question, and that to try him.-If we judge aright, this was the motive of those who were so full of questions in the vale of White Rock; but, thanks be to the Lord, his servant always had what is written, for his spear and sword and the Lord came off conqueror, as he always does. God's servants need fear nothing from beneath, so long as they have "the words" of Jesus. M. M. Eshelman. >From the Canton Church, Stark Co., O.-Feb. 22. On the evening of February 2nd, Bro. David Irwin, of Wayne Co., Ohio, came among us, and commenced a series of meetings at the Centre meeting-house, which continued until the 11th. Roads at first were good, and congregations large, but soon the weather and roads became somewhat disagreeable, and the congregations were not quite so large. A deep interest was manifested in our meetings, and, as an immediate result, one soul was received into the fold by confession and baptism, and the members generally much revived, and, we hope, lasting impressions have been made, that will yet be as bread cast upon the waters. Bro. Irwin labored hard for the good of our church, and the conversion of sinners. May he be abundantly rewarded for the same. This was his first visit to our church, but we hope, hereafter, they may be of frequent occurrence. Angeline Summers. >From Germantown, Pa.. The Germantown church has been for some time under a dark cloud; has had a great deal of trouble. They had no minister for some time; consequently not organized. I was called there Jan. 27, to have the church re-organized by holding an election for a deacon. I met with the members on that day and preached for them. After preaching, I presented to the church the subject of holding an election for a deacon. I told them that I came there to work with the church, and not independent of the church. I stated that I wanted to know their loyalty to the regular Brethren church. If I would hold an election, I would hold it in the name of the regular Brethren or German Baptist church, or the General Brotherhood. They all said they wanted to remain loyal to the General Brotherhood. We went on with the election. The result was, Bro. D. M. Pfoutz was elected to the deaconship and fully installed according to the order of the General Brotherhood. I hope that our ministering brethren, when traveling East, will not forget to stop at Germantown and give a word of comfort. The members there are full of love and kindness. You will find Bro. D. M. Pfoutz at No. 4102 Germantown Avenue; or office, No. 632 Arch St., Phila. Jacob Z. Gottwals. Oaks, Pa. >From Thornton, W. Va.-Feb. 1 7. Jan. 25, in company with Bro. G. W. Annon, we boarded the train at Thornton for Mt. Lake Park, Md. This is a great Summer resort for many people. Was met at the station by Bro. Digman's son; staid all night at Bro. D.'s. This was very enjoyable to us, as we had not been together for a long time.-Next day we went about twelve miles to hold meetings a few days. Continued until the 31st; the attention was excellent. Feb. 1, I left brethren Annon and Digman, who were going to continue the meetings at Bro. Cross'. Was met at Oakland, Md., by Bro. John Fike, who took me to the place of meeting.-Met in the evening with a fair representation. Bro. S. A. Fike had received a message to come and anoint sister Cassady, about twenty miles distant, and requested me to go with him, which, of course, I did. We got there a little before one o'clock; found the sister very sick; but she rejoiced to know that she had the privilege to obey her Lord. Sister Cassady is a sister to Bro. Solomon Bucklew. We failed to get back in time to fill the evening appointment, but one of the home ministers occupied the stand. Continued meeting until the 6th, and had seven applicants for baptism, which were to be baptized the next morning. I could not stay for baptism, as I desired to reach home that day. Z. Annon. >From Metamora, O. By request, I will give a little church news from the northern part of the Swan Creek church, just across the State line in Lenawee Co., Mich., near Metamora. By the request of Eld. Perry McKimmy, to come and hold a series of meetings for them, I left my home on Saturday, the 9th of February and commenced a meeting among them in a large school-house. We continued meetings there over two Sundays. Most of the time we had large congregations to preach to, but while I was among the Brethren there, we had rain, sleet, and mud, and many families were sick with the measles. Some had from five to seven sick in one house, and not well ones enough to care for the sick. Eld. David Berkeybile was with us at the first, and was a great help to the meetings. Eld. Perry and William McKimmy, a young speaker, were present at all the meetings but one. Preached in all, eleven sermons, and I never saw a better feeling manifested in any community. Lutherans, United Brethren, Methodists, and Catholics, all paid the best attention to the Word preached. Had to close the meetings too soon on account of rain, dark nights, and muddy roads. On Sunday there were two young men baptized in the stream at Metamora. The scene was witnessed by at least 250 persons, many of whom had never seen the like before. At the close of the meetings we had one more applicant, and others, I believe were near the kingdom. The brethren helped me nobly all through the meetings, in exhorting and singing. There are about eighteen members living here together, and quite a distance from the main body of the members. Most of them are young in years, and young in the service of their Master, but all full of love and zeal for Him. They have social meetings once a week; and most all take active part in them, hence they are spiritually growing. They earnestly invite Brethren to come and buy homes among them. They are in need of more ministers, as their territory is large, and only three laborers. They cannot fill all the points where people desire to hear the Word preached. They have as fine a country as one could wish for, rather new yet. Some of their land is selling from $40 to $80 per acre, according to improvements. One of those that were baptized was a son of Eld. McKimmy. May the good Lord help them to prove faithful till death, that they, with us, may receive a crown of life. As our last meeting was a small one, on account of rain, I take liberty to express my heartfelt thanks to all the dear brethren and sisters, and kind neighbors, for their kindness shown towards me while among them. I hope the Lord will reward them for the same. Jacob Shaneour.

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. Thank you Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 72 Smith, Oliver Rock, s/o John and Sarah (Rock) Smith; b: 7 Apr 1857, Bedford Cnty; m: Laura Rickard; ch: Mrs. C.W. Wilson, F.A. Smith, O.K. Smith, S.T. Smith, and Orvile D. Smith; d: Oct 1942, Johnstown; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Simmers, William; b: 24 Dec 1866, Gallitzin; m: Isabelle Bradley; ch: Mrs. Joseph Werns, Mrs. Harry Kelly, John Simmers, Joseph Simmers, and Ferdinand Simmers; d: Oct 1942, Gallitzin; bur: Union Cemetery. Shultz, Thursa Myrtle; d: 2 Oct 1942, Williamsburg; bur: Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery. Sweeney, William J., s/o Michael and Mary (Sheen) Sweeney; b: 11 Dec 1874; m: Annie Shroyer; ch: Joseph Sweeney, Michael Sweeney, Charles Sweeney, Mrs Mollie Phenicle, Mrs. Catherine Sheering, and Mrs. Nora Farber; d: Oct 1942, Garrett; bur: Garrett Cemetery. Shartle, Lorraine, d/o John and Mary (Boylan) Allen; b: 2 Nov 1906, Bakerton; m: Robert Shartle; d: Oct 1942, Cresson; bur: Calvery Cemetery. Snyder, Charles, d/o Jessie and Sarah (Brown) Snyder; b: 24 Mar 1894, Millheim; sib: Mrs. Clair Bobb and Agnes Snyder; d: Oct 1942; bur: Aaronsburg Lutheran Cemetery. Shaulis, James Robert, s/o O.M. and Elizabeth (Gardner) Shaulis; b: 16 Oct 1876, Jenner Crossroads; m: Louisa Gay; sib: Mrs. Frank Speedy; d: Oct 1942, Windber; bur: Husband Cemetery, Somerset. Seibert, Maggie, d/o J.A. and Mary (Stewart) Beers; b: 11 Apr 1883, McVeytown; m: James P. Seibert; ch: Bessie Seibert, Howard C. Seibert, and Charles Seibert; sib: Mrs. Harry Kohler and John Beers; d: Oct 1942, McVeytown; bur: McVeytown Cemetery. Soltisik, Andrew; b: abt 1870 (calc), Czecho-Slovakia; d: Oct 1942, Johnstown; bur: St. Stephen's Catholic Church Szczerba, Catherine; m: Lewis Szczerba (dec'd); ch: John Szczerba and Mrs. Sophia Booth; d: 13 Oct 1942, Lewistown; bur: Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon.

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. Thank you Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 71 Seltzer, John; b: abt 1923 (calc); d: Oct 1942, Bedford. Sendek, Dorothy (Viscup); b: abt 1873 (calc), Austria; m: Andrew Sendek (dec’d); ch: Mrs. Ann Pastorek, Mrs. Sophia Liebberman, Mrs. Agnes Robbins, Mrs. Verna Romsbell, John Sendek, and Andrew Sendek; d: Oct 1942, Windber; bur: SS. Cyril & Methodius’ Catholic Church Cemetery. Snyder, Joseph, s/o Joseph and Mary (Grasser) Snyder; b: 21 Jan 1876, Johnstown; sib: John Snyder, Agnes (B.M.) Nees, Dan Snyder, George Snyder, and Clara Snyder; d: Oct 1942, Johnstown; bur: St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery. Shultz, Thursa Myrtle, d/o Charles E. and Elizabeth Shields; b: 11 Apr 1897, Monroe Cnty, Indiana; m: Earl N. Shultz; ch: William Shultz; sib: Mrs. Sylvia Clark, Mrs. Goldie Knight, and Brady Shields; d: 2 Oct 1942, Williamsburg; bur: Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery. Sayers, William W., s/o William and Linn (Tynemore) Sayers; b: 22 Aug 1900, South Carolina; m: Cora B. Miller; sib: Mrs. Leonard Bietz and Mrs. Guy Jamison; d: 5 Oct 1942, Shade Gap; bur: Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Stiver, Viola, d/o Harry and Susan (Longenecker) Morgan; b: 16 May 1896, Altoona; m: George E. Stiver; ch: Donald M. Stiver, Williams H. Stiver, Richard C. Stiver, and Shirley Ann Stiver; sib: Marshall I Morgan, Mrs. Kay Dickson, Mrs. Lester Neupert, and Mrs. Douglass Carpenter; ½ sib: Mrs. William H. Jones; d: Oct 1942, Altoona; 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. Thank you Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 71 Showers, Cyrus William, s/o William and Mary (Garbrick) Showers; b: 30 Apr 1868, Walker Twp; m: Anna Gault; ch: Merrill Showers, Mrs. Mayme Barlett, Mrs. C.R. Penny, and George Showers; sib: A.F. Showers; d: Oct 1942; bur: Union Cemetery, Bellefonte. Sacko-Stanchik, Julia; b: abt 1870 (calc), Gize, Hungary; m1: Steve Sacko (d: 28 Jun 1928); m2: John Stanchik; ch: Steve Sacko, Mrs. Julia Moses, Mrs. Elizabeth Gerencfer, and Irene Sacko; sib: John Sholtesz and Steve Sholtesz; d: Oct 1942, Windber; bur: St. Mary's Hungarian Church Cemetery. Shartle, Lorraine, d/o John and Mary (Boylan) Allen; b: 2 Nov 1906, Bakerton; m: Robert Shartle; d: Oct 1942, Cresson. Stinson, Mary A., d/o Adam, and Ellen (Shore) Gehrett; b: 9 Jul 1861, Cass Twp., Huntingdon Cnty; ch: Mrs. Fred Maines; sib: Burton Gehrett; d: 9 Oct 1942, Broad Top; bur: Grandview Cemetery, Huntingdon. Saloka, Joseph, b: abt 1873 (calc), Czecho-Slovakia; m1: Mary Saloka; m2: Stefania Saloka; ch: Mrs. Mary Liptak; sib: John Saloka and Jacob Saloka; d: Oct 1942, Johnstown; bur: St. Francis' Catholic Church Cemetery. Shaulis, Leona, d/o William and Irma (Blackson) Allison; b: abt 1897 (calc); m: Fred Shaulis; ch: Esther Shaulis; sib: Mrs. Charles Mowry, Mrs. John Swank, Mrs. Emmanuel Lucas, and Merle Allison; d: Oct 1942, Somerset. Steinberg, Anna, d/o Isaac and Jennie Steinberg; b: 19 Jan 1878, New York City; sib: Harry Steinberg , Flossie S. Ralston, and Llene Steinberg (dec'd); d: 15 Oct 1942; bur: Mount Sineai Cemetery. Smith, William Robert, s/o Charles and Ellen (Stover) Smith; b: 14 May 1870, Raines Twp; m: Katie Haffley (dec'd); sib: O.P. Smith and W.J. Smith; d: Oct 1942, Aaronsburg; bur: Reformed Cemetery, Aaronsburg. Springer, Victor L., s/o Ernest and Margaret ( Snyder) Springer; b: abt 1901 (calc); d: Oct 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. Thank you Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 70 Stanton, Thomas A., s/o John And Anna (Hebron) Stanton; b: abt 1891 (calc); ch: Mrs. Agnes Mills and Mary Stanton; sib: William A. Stanton, James E. Stanton, Patrick Stanton, Mrs. Savina Schilling, Mrs. Mary Clark, and Mrs. Nellie Shugars; d: Sep 1942, Johnstown; bur: St. John Gualbert's Cemetery, Richland. Shaffer, Henry Wilson, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Shaffer; b: abt 1860 (calc); sib: Mrs. Lucy Spory and Mrs. P.S. Pyle; d; Sep 1942, Somerset; bur: Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery. Smith, Ida M., d/o Lewis P. and Elizabeth (Wells) Wian; b: 16 Sep 1874 Axemann; m: George W. Smith (dec'd); ch: Mrs. William Miller, William Smith, Lewis Smith, Mrs. Roy Rider, Mrs. John Lucas, John Smith, Mrs. Fred Blair, Samuel Smith, Mrs. George W. Smith, and Mrs. Anna Hollabaugh; sib: Gus Wian, Mrs. Florence Barner, John Wian, Mrs. Paul Shuey, Mrs. Samuel Irvin, Mrs. Belle Gordon, Harry Wian, and Mrs. Miles Jackson; d: Sep 1942, Bellefonte; bur: Union Cemetery. Swank, Aaron, s/o David and Elizabeth (Shaver) Swank; b: 16 Oct 1853, Listie, Somerset Cnty.; m: 14 Nov 1875, Elizabeth Johns; ch: Lydia (M.H.) Meyers, Salome (David) Stevens, Sarah (George) Kniss, Annie (Lorensa) Kaufman, David Swank (dec'd), and Trella (Dewey) Holsopple; d: Sep 1942, Davidsville; bur: Johns Cemetery, Davidsville. Sharer, Jacob; d: Sep 1942, Centre Hall Sheirer, Jane, d/o Abraham and Mary (Frazier) Skelley; b: 19 Feb 1866; m: 10 Jul 1883, A.F. Sheirer; ch: Mrs. Mary Hillegass, Mrs. Nellie Keller, Mrs. Cora Housel, Foster Sheirer, and Dalton Sheirer; sib: Mrs. Harvey Adams; d: 25 Sep 1942, Buffalo Mills; bur: Mt Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Steinbauer, Francis Leo, s/o Frank and Avie Catherine (Himes) Steinbauer; b: 31 Aug 1942; d; Oct 1942. Steckman, Mary Alice, d/o Valentine and Eliza (Huston) Steckman; b: 17 Jan 1853, Bedford; sib: Katherine Steckman; d: 28 Sep 1942, Bedford; bur: St. Thomas Catholic Church 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. Thank you Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol 31, page 69 Shaffer, Mabel Edna, d/o Lawrence and Elsie (Shippy) Housel; b: 223 Jun 1922, Rainsburg; m: Howard Shaffer; ch: infant Shaffer; stpch: Gerald Shaffer, Rebecca Shaffer, Harry Shaffer, William Shaffer, and James Shaffer; sib: Mrs. Merle Humes; d: 1 Oct 1942, Bedford. Smith, Ida M., d/o Lewis P. and Elizabeth (Wells) Wian; b: abt 1874 (calc), Axemann; m: George W. Smith (dec'd); ch: Mrs. William Miller, William Smith, Lewis Smith, Mrs. Roy Rider, Mrs. John Lucas, John Smith, Mrs. Fred Blair, Samuel Smith, Mrs. George W. Smith, and Mrs. Anna Hollabaugh; sib: Gus Wian, Mrs. Florence Barner, John Wian, Mrs. Paul Shuey, Mrs. Samuel Irvin, Mrs. Belle Gordon, Harry Wian, and Mrs. Miles Jackson; d: Sep 1942, Bellefonte. Sturtz, Jacob, b: abt 1855 (calc); sib: Charles Sturtz and Sara Sturtz; d: 29 Sep 1942, Wellersburg; bur: Cook Cemetery. Salkeld, Cornelia K., d/o Daniel and Katherine (Ritchey) Manspeaker; b: 8 Apr 1861, Rays Cove, Bedford Cnty; m: Thomas Salkeld (dec'd); ch: William Salkeld and Chester Salkeld; sib: Mrs. Martha Lister and Charles Manspeaker; d: Sep 1942, Eldorado; bur: Everett Cemetery. Sheazly, William J., s/o William J. and Louise Sheazly; b: 1 Mar 1863, Lock Haven; m: Katherine Brown; ch: William M. Sheazly, Mrs. Natalie Nicodemus, Mrs. Harriet I Stone, Horace A. Sheazly, and George B. Sheazly; sib: Mrs. Frank Ziegler; d: Sep 1942, Hyndman; bur: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Berlin.

The Patriot News, Page A7, Volume 169, No. 46, 23 Feb 2010 If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituary please contact me directly or you may go to www.pennlive.com/obits Abrams, Rhea S.; ch: Donald Friedman, Michael Friedman, and Barbara Polansky;; d: 19 Feb 2010, Potomac, MD; bur: Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown

This compilation will be in two parts. I will post the second part later today or tomorrow. Wayne Webb >From Altamont, Labette Co., Kan.-Feb. 24. The cares incident to a removal of the importance of ours, viz., from Ind. to Kan., occupied my time so closely for the last few weeks that I could not find time to write. But now I would say, the arrangements all being completed, on the morning of the 12th of Feb., the Wabash R. R. Co., as per agreement, set out for us a special car at Andrews, I where the company began to occupy it. By the time the car reached Peru, Ind., the company was complete, consisting of thirty-three persons in all. In the company were twelve members, all from the Antioch Church, and all but two bound for Labette Co., Kan. We did not leave our special car until we arrived at Kansas City, 581 miles from the starting point. Nothing of special importance occurred, and notwithstanding the swelling streams and the dangerous accidents to travelling at that season of the year, we were all safely landed at Kansas City, in twenty-five hours from the time of starting. Here we had to wait about two hours, and then we were off for Parsons, Kan., where we safely arrived at 9 P. M. and were well received and cared for over night by kind friends. Next day we again boarded the cars for this place, and arrived at the house of Eld. C. H. Kingery at 9 P. M., where we were kindly cared for until we could care for ourselves. "Surely the Lord is good, and his tender mercy is over all, and he knoweth them that are his." The Lord's unseen hand protected us while we were furiously hurled along over the frozen rails, over high bridges and rickety trestles, and through tunnels. Wreck after wreck had been reported just previous to our starting, so much so that we began to have some doubts of the practicability of starting; but when we had assured ourselves that the Lord could take care of us as well on the cars as elsewhere, we had no more misgivings. Here we are, in the great State of Kansas, all safe and sound, except some colds. We are happy to find here a splendid country, far surpassing our most sanguine expectations. We were very agreeably disappointed in the country, finding it much better in quality of land than we expected. The lay of the country is all one could wish for, and so far as we have experienced, the climate is far superior to that of Indiana. At this time there are all appearances of Spring; the roads are getting good, and farmers are beginning to plow. Here also we find people of like precious faith, although the territory of church is large, there are in this organized body between thirty and forty members. This is known as the Labette church; its elder is C. H. Kingery formerly from Carroll Co., Ind. He has been assisted by Bro. Joel Eikenberry as minister in the first degree. There are also four deacons and your correspondent will hereafter in his weak manner, aid in declaring the words of truth to those who may gladly hear. The Lord helping, we hope to be able by our united efforts, to build up a large church in this goodly land. And I would now reiterate what has often been written. In the older States where there are large churches, two, three, to half a dozen at every meeting, surely there is talent wasted. In this western country they could all preach every Sunday; sinners be converted, and God glorified. Will not brethren consider this fact? J. B. Lair. >From Hatfield Church, Montgomery Co., Pa. The brethren and sisters have been built up and encouraged to press forward towards the mark of the prize of our high calling, by the coming of Br'n H. E. Light, of Lancaster Co., Pa., and J. King, of Berks Co., Pa., who came the evening of the 4th of February, and commenced preaching, and continued until the 7th, holding up the Word of Life, in its clear terms, day and night, after which Bro. King left for other fields of labor. Bro. Light remained with us until the 16th, and preached every evening. On account of the rainy weather and muddy roads, the congregations were not so large, but the interest was very good. All seemed to give attention to the Word spoken. We were made to rejoice with the angels in heaven that seven precious souls were made willing to arise and go to Jesus. Others are seriously counting the cost, and may God help them, so that they may not count too long. Ella C. Souder. >From Lower Conewago, Pa.-Feb. 16. I will give you a short account of our series of meetings. Commenced February 2nd in the evening. Br'n D. P. Saylor and Thomas Kulp, of Double Pipe Creek, Maryland, did the preaching. They preached the Word with power. As the weather was very unpleasant, we had only small congregations; other times had a full house. Had very good attention and order. The meetings closed on Sunday evening, the 10th, and one came out and confessed, being willing to follow Jesus in all his commandments. Many others are almost persuaded and I hope they will not be almost, but altogether persuaded before long. Bro. Saylor stood it very well for an old man of about seventy-three years old. He said he did not feel the least bad effect from his labor in preaching, but got a little hoarse, from going out in the damp and foggy weather after preaching. John H. Raffensberger. Lost. There is a trunk at Delphos, Ohio, in the baggage room of the T. C. & St. L. R. R., without name or check designating the owner. It contains a large amount of books and literary matter pertaining to our Fraternity. Any one having lost this, can obtain the same by addressing G. A. Sanderson, General Passenger Agent of T. C. & St. L. R. R., Toledo, Ohio. A. S. Rosenberger. >From Lexington, Highland Co., O. In reading over the list of correspondence, from week to week, in the GOSPEL MESSENGER, we are made to feel glad that so many of God's people are aroused to a sense of duty, in the way of holding protracted meetings, and so many are crowned with good success. But on the other hand, we are made to feel sad that we have no such good news to publish, here in this part of God's vineyard.-Our church here at Lexington has no speaker, and if it were not for the help we have occasionally from adjoining churches, we would be left entirely without a shepherd.-We are weak in numbers, but we claim to have the faith that was once delivered unto the saints, and still preached by the general Brotherhood. Our prayers and desires are that some good, live Brethren will come and give us a good revival meeting. We have suffered some loss from the division that exists in the Brotherhood, but such trouble is only for the strengthening of our faith. So come and help us, that we may regain our loss. The church is in love and union so far as I know. Allen Ockerman. >From the Tippecanoe Church, Ind. Last night our meetings closed. Yesterday nine more precious souls took upon them the name of Jesus in baptism, to walk in newness of life, seven having been previously reported, making sixteen in all during our meetings. May the Lord give them grace to be bright, shining lights, and hold out faithful to the end. It was an enjoyable season to see loved ones take their companions by the hand and unite in the service of God.-Others are counting the cost. The church was encouraged, and some lasting impressions were made. Bro. A. Neff commenced the meetings. Bro. Phiels was with us at two meetings, and Br'n P. Stuckman and D. Younce continued until the close of the meetings. Health here is good. The weather is gloomy; rain and sleet for almost two weeks. Daniel Rothenberger.

I'm not brethren, but find your postings of interest. Many of the people who get your e-mails are in Blair Co., but, being in Lancaster Co., we do have many brethren. Some members are also in York Co., so they might be interested as well. So you might expect a few queries from time to time. Lexie

Morning Fellow List Members, A word of explanation is in order for those lists to whom these postings have not been relayed to before. For some years now I have been making postings to the Rootsweb Brethren Mailing List of newspaper articles from my various collections. Obviously these newspapers, because of the scope of my collection and research, deal primarily with the German Baptist Brethren church. Today this originating religious body is represented by the Old Order German Baptist Brethren (I may have that slightly incorrect), the Church of the Brethren and the Brethren (or Ashland) Church. There are some additional religious bodies, dating from slightly later, that would also be included. Since the group of the Brethren Mailing list is not representative to one geographical region there has never before been a need to explain the scope of the newspaper offerings. It is doubtful that the information contained in my postings will be of interest to you specifically and in that case the only suggestion I can offer is for you to arbitrarily delete them as they arrive in your e-mail inbox. In other words, delete it. <g> If you chose to do so you may be ignoring a possible avenue of research not before known to you. Yes, the offering will not be representative of any of the county mailing lists (Montgomery Co., Oh. or Blair & Bedford Co., Pa.), but from time to time there will be something specific to that geographic place. This is beyond my control in that my postings are contributed in a sharing manner and will not satisfy each and every person. A certain leniency and understanding for the intent, if not the content, is definitely in order. I have yet to see anyone, other than perhaps Carol Eddleman of the Bedford [Pa.] Mailing List, caring enough for the well-being of their respective list to contribute in such a manner. Thank you Carol! A word or warning to those who do not understand the time and effort I put into these offering. Please do not ask for the source documentation as my time is extremely limited and I do not keep a record, other than superficially, of the volume, issue and page from which the material originates. To those who support my endeavors I do answer these questions upon request. Respectfully, Wayne Webb Notes From Our Correspondents. -Bro. D. A. Hufford, of Rossville, Ind., says: "Two more were added to the church at Pyrmont, by baptism, Feb. 19. There are still others who are counting the cost." -Bro. W. R. Deeter, of Milford, Ind., writes: "I closed a protracted effort in the Santa Fe congregation, Miami Co., Ind., on Feb. 21, with five additions by baptism. I was called home to preach the funeral of Bro. Frank Landis, of Syracuse, who died Feb, 20." -Sister Mary Emeline Norris, of Whitley, Iowa, wishes to know the whereabouts of Levi Norris. When last heard from he was living in Nevada, Missouri. She would like to hear from him, as he is her brother. They have not heard from him for about seven y ears. -Bro. Joseph H. Holsinger, of Williamsburg, Pa., writes: "The Brethren of the Clover Creek church decided to hold a series of meetings, and Bro. John Flory, of Bridgewater, Va., was sent for, to do the preaching. He commenced at the Fairview church, and continued two weeks with increasing interest. The church was greatly edified and encouraged on the way Zionward, and all were sorry when the meeting had to close." -Bro. Jas. R. Gish writes: "My address is changed from Roanoke, Ill., to Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., Ark., where I will try to answer all inquiries about church and mission work, but all wishing information about land and country, should address, with stamp, Mr. T. H. Leslie, of Stuttgart, Ark., or Mr. J. A. Harr, of Fairmount, Prairie Co., Ark. They are land agents and will attend to all such business, being well posted, while I am not." -The following explanation is sent us by Bro. John Metzger: "Recently I published `A Friendly Offer,' in which I stated I had a little money with which to help poor churches to build meeting-houses, provided none of the members used tobacco, or if those who use it would quit its use. I have not much money for this purpose, but a little; and I do not feel to give it all to any one poor congregation, but to help all I can. Some have written me, desiring to borrow money. To such I would say, I have no money to loan." (NOTE from Wayne: I wish to publicly thank those who have financially and spiritually aided me in my archival pursuits. The "meeting-house" progresses well! The latest offering to these individuals will be a United Brethren historical work of general interest.) -Bro. Joseph Leedy, of Huntington, Ind., writes: "Eld. Samuel Murray's health is still very delicate. When we visited him Feb. 20, we found a slight improvement, and he evinced quite an interest in the affairs of the church. The Salimony church has been under his care for twenty-two years, and will miss him when the Master says, 'Come away.' Under his care the membership has increased from 100 to 300, and it is remarkable, considering his surroundings, how well he succeeded in keeping the flock in his care united, and in harmony with the General Brotherhood. Bro. Murray asks the prayers of the church in his behalf." -Bro. T. C. Dunbar, of the White church, Montgomery Co., Ind., under date of Feb. 19, writes: "Bro. Michael Flory came and opened a series of meetings on the evening of Feb. 1, closing the 17th; in all delivering twenty-three sermons. He did not shun to declare the whole counsel of God, neither is he ashamed of the gospel of Christ. As an immediate result, eight precious souls were buried in baptism, to walk in newness of life. There are three more applicants, which will make eighteen added to the church during this winter." -Bro. A. S. Culp, of Monticello, Ind., writes: "Last December I was requested to visit Brethren near Arcola, Douglas Co., Ill., and in accordance with their wishes I commenced meetings on the evening of Feb. 4, and expect to remain several days longer than date of this writing, Feb. 14. At this place the doctrine of the Brethren is new to the people. A deep interest seems to be manifested, and last Sunday two were baptized in the Okaw River. Now, Brethren, this is an excellent field, and I hope those living near the little flock will not forget to attend to its wants. You can get any further information by addressing either Matthias Elmore or Andrew Dennis, Arcola, Ill." -Bro. A. W. Vaniman, of Post Oak, Tex., sends the following directions how to make a cheap and handy paper file: "Take an eight or ten-penny nail, and a good twine string about eighteen inches long. Tie the ends of the string together. Loop one end of the double string at the head of the nail. Set the nail on the head on a table; take your MESSENGERS, one at a time, first page down, and force the nail through the upper right hand corner. To hang up, simply loop the other end of your double string over the small end of the nail, and slip up against the papers. As you receive your papers, week after week, it is but a moment's work to slip each paper on the nail, thus preserving the papers in a convenient shape. After a great deal of experimenting I can say I know nothing better." (NOTE from Wayne: As a digital preservationist I must state that I have actually come across newspapers and almanacs treated in this fashion. I do not recommend it.) -Bro. H. H. Brallier, of Pierceton, Ind., writes: "We began a meeting in the northern part of the Washington congregation, Kosciusko Co., Ind., Jan. 2, continuing over three weeks, resulting in nine additions by baptism and many others near the kingdom. We were assisted part of the time by brethren D. A. Workman and D. Younce, closing this glorious meeting Jan. 25. The next evening we went to the Tippecanoe congregation, where they had already begun a meeting. Here we continued till Feb. 14. Here seven were received by baptism and one reclaimed. Others expect to come soon. After services on Sunday, Feb. 12, we repaired to the creek near Bro. Benjamin .Lantz's, with two applicants. Here we met Bro. Levi Stoneburner, one of my co-laborers, who had been holding meetings in a school-house, and who had with him eleven applicants for baptism, Thus the work of the Lord goes on," -Bro. S. T. Harnes writes from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Quincy, Ill., as follows: "We have prayer-meeting every week on Thursday night and preaching every Sunday afternoon by the Methodists. All denominations are represented here. At our last prayer-meeting our leader said that the gospel did not have the same bearing now that it had twenty years ago. Last Sunday we had two able sermons by Rev. I. D. Easter, who preached twice at the lecture ball. He took `temperance' for his theme, handling it eloquently and from a practical standpoint." -Bro. John Metzger, of Cerro Gordo, Ill., has the following in regard to railroad arrangements for Annual Meeting of 1888: "I shall make arrangements on the Wabash Railway and the Wabash Western road, and all their branches, for those who may go to the Annual Meeting at North Manchester, Ind. These arrangements will be from Kansas City through to the place of meeting without change. No one else needs to confer with these roads, as all things will be provided for in due time. I say this so as to save the company much writing and answering of questions. Ask your agent for tickets to Annual Meeting, at half rates, and you will be accommodated." -Bro. Geo. W. Berry, of Lodebar, Nelson Co., Va, writes: "The Brethren commenced preaching here, in this isolated country, in the year 1877, and continued by intervals until 1885, when they received one member. They did not become discouraged, but continued to come and preach, until, at this writing, we number fourteen. Some are halting between two opinions. May the good Lord give them no rest until they find rest with him. I hope some minister will locate among us. A great many people here have never heard the doctrine of the Brethren preached. I have been a member of the church for nearly two years, and am glad that I found the way of salvation. While the way seems dark and dreary to me at times, still f feel like putting my trust in God, who is the Giver of all good gifts," -Friend J. Crouse, of Tyro, Ohio, writes: "Bro. Hubley, one of my neighbors, a member of the Brethren church, kindly presented me with a copy of the GOSPEL MESSENGER, which I read with pleasure and profit. It is the issue of Feb. 14, 1888. I am highly pleased with its spirit and its matter. Amongst other striking virtues of your paper, I want to commend it for its great simplicity. You put the gospel rack down low enough so that the lambs can feed from it as well as the older sheep. This is a crowning excellence in a religious journal intended for the family. "Predestination, No. 3," by B. C. Moomaw, is the most simple, concise and lucid presentation of that doctrine I have ever seen in print. Such teaching can not fail to do good, and may prove to be at once a revelation and benediction to some who have been perplexed on the subject of election and reprobation. Brethren, God bless you, and prosper you abundantly in every good word and work, for the upbuilding and extension of the cause of truth and righteousness." -Bro. Geo. L. Studebaker, of Shideler, Ind., writes: "At this writing, Feb. 17, I am at Warren, Ind., a town on the Salamony River. This place is in the bounds of the Salamony church, but as the Brethren never preached at this place before, the doctrine is new. There is one brother and three sisters living in town. It is surrounded by Brethren, and I think the Brethren ought to preach here once a month, at least. The people are anxious to hear, and a full house can be had every night. I am making my home with Bro. Riley Andrews. He united with the church last May; his wife has been a member for some years. Bro. Andrews was addicted to the use of tobacco for over thirty years, but when he united with the church he was willing to lay aside `all filthiness,' and hence tobacco had to go." 1no0-8y8

Hello List, I am wondering if anyone can help me with these people? My gg grandparents were George Cann and Elizabeth Nokes of Hollidaysburg. They lived there in the late 1800s. They had many children, among them my g grandmother, Elmira. She was born in 1858. It seems Elizabeth was married to a Thomas Shinton before she married George. In our family there are equal documents showing that Elmira was a Cann and a Shinton. So, we don't know the real story of who her father was. I have never found mention of Thomas Shinton in the census. Yes, there is a one Thomas Shinton with a wife Elizabeth in Carbon Co., but they are not the right ones. I had also found reference in news items to George Cann, the robber. It was not my gg grandfather. But then I found this news article, HELD IN HEAVY BAIL George Shinton, alias George Cann, Harry Shay and "Hollidaysburg Slim" who was caught in an attempt to rob John Albright's shoe store in Hollidaysburg at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning was given a hearing before Justice of Peace Keagy Saturday morning on the charges of attempted burglary and horse stealing. He pleaded guilty to the second charge. He was held for court for the sum of $7,000 in default of which he was committed to jail. Cann's real name is George Shinton, aged 37 years, son of THOMAS SHINTON, a former resident of Hollidaysburg. He is a confirmed criminal and in many of his criminal exploitations he employed the cloak of hypocrisy, using the rosary to deceive the credulous. Last week he visited the Italian colony at the East Hollidaysburg improvement work clad in the habitments of a priest and exhibiting a sum of money from the many unsuspecting foreigners. ALTOONA MIRROR Monday, November 20, 1905 Can anyone tell me more about Thomas Shinton of Hollidaysburg? ANYTHING!! Thank you so much. Tomi _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/

ITEMS OF INTEREST. The News in a Nut-Shell. Gathered from Far and Near. Lewis Berkheimers had been visiting at St. Clairsville. J. G. Londen the mountain poet paid us a visit on Friday last. This week we received several articles that did not bear the writers name. It is Impossible for us to publish unless we know by whom it was written. True a man must swallow a good bit, yet the party that swallowed a whole mouth-full of candy, and came here for us to console him should remember there is no consoling element in printers ink for an abused stomach. Messrs Jonas Walters, Adolphus Benton, D. A. Claar and Jacob Claycomb accompanied by Misses Anna Claycomb, Della Walters, Della Kinsley, of Queen were visiting at H. W. Walters and others in this community. Abram Walter and wife, Albert Negley, Miss Minnie Shriner and Miss Cora Ebersole were visiting at Roaring Springs on Sunday. Absalom Bowser wears a smile. Its a 145 oz. boy. Charles Detwiler, of Maria is visiting his sister, Mrs, Scott Miller. Once more this old earth has almost shed her wintry robe, except in the lanes for travel, where there yet can he found banks of snow 10 ft high. Owing to the successful canvasses of our solicitors our Job Department is crowded considerable the past few weeks. You will please bear with us if you don't get your work quite as soon as you expected. Butte, Montana, had a frightful catastrophe a few days ago. Nearly one hundred lives were lost by the explosion of thirty tons of giant powder, set fire by a conflagration in the yards of the Montana Central Railroad. There were three separate explosions and the scene resembled a battlefield of the bloodiest type. Remember you get a free advertisement, when you get your Sale Bills printed in the Advocate & Herald office. Hnry Hull lost a valuable horse Tuesday night. Elijah Barley is sojourning among his friends at this place. S. H. Rice, wife, daughter and son, and J. Q. Bowser and wife were attending the funeral of Ira Claar near Queen, Pa. Mrs. Sue Long called at our sanctum on Wednesday. There will be some weddings in these parts ere long, if quiltings, and new dresses are indications. Lee Miller and family of Woodbury were visiting friends in these parts. Samuel Beegle and family were attending the funeral of William Colebaugh's infant son on the 25th, near Queen, Pa. If you intend to have a public sale this spring you can do no better than to have your bill printed by us as we do our work neat and with a small profit. Henrietta Clippings. Another legal holiday past. Mrs. Mary Simon of the Quaker City, who had came home to pay her mother a visit, has again returned home. Notwithstanding the panicky times and the severe winter, we are glad to say that the poor families of this place are not yet in need, as your scribe knows of. Don't forget the sale of Mr. Morrell on Friday (March 20.) The school at this place did not have any exercises to commemorate the birth (New style) of him who was first in war, first in' peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen; we should he more patriotic. The farmers are still hauling coal from the Broad Top coal fields. Suppose they will haul till the mud says halt! All the men who shoveled snow at this place received their pay on election day. We were glad to see the sun among us last week. Come again, you are welcome. Last Friday morning while Jacob Dilling was going across the mountain he found lying in the road a man who was dead, and beside him was a whiskey bottle. Mr Dilling put him on his sled and took him to Cove Station when it was found that it was Jacob Tair, who resides at Entriken, Huntngdon county. A Coroner then came from Huntingdon but thought it was useless to hold an inquest, for it was evident that whiskey was the cause of his death. When he was found by said party he was warm yet, having one hand and one ear frozen. He is survived by a wife and one son. The returns of the election of North Woodbury township are as follows: Judge of election, D. K. Loose; inspectors of election, John Layman and H. H. Rasher; township treasurer, Simon Kauffman; township clerk, Nevin Bridenbaugh; supervisors, Henry Shoeman and W. A. C. Brumbaugh; auditors, D.I. Kensinger and Elias Glass; assessor, H. D. Kensinger; school directors, Jacob Law and Christ Hoover; justice of the peace, D. D. Morrell. Peck's Bad Boy New Enterprise Items. Eider S. B. Furry occupied the pulpit in the Progressive Brethern Church on Sunday evening last. Elder Smith the regular Pastor being in Armstrong county holding a revival meeting. There was a large congregation present and were permitted to listen to a very good sermon from St. John, 1st chapter and 38th verse. "Where dwellest thou." It is rumored that some of our young men are in the habit of attending the Distillery on Sunday. If this be true possibly some of the young ladies stopping there can explain why or wherefore this is thusly. (NOTE from Wayne: This would have been the Brumbaugh Distillery over against Dunning's Mountain to the east of New Enterprise.) Quite a number of upsets were reported on Sunday eve. In one instance the occupants were obliged to walk some distance before they were able to capture their runaway horse. On last Friday afternoon those 'citizens who visited our primary school were very pleasantly entertained by the scholars and teacher by recitations and songs prepared for Washingtons birthday. We have no doubt when we next meet the Jr. editor of the ADVOCATE & HERALD he will be wearing a high hat and razor toe shoes. The supervisors are now busily engaged with a force of men shoveling open the roads. And it is no small job either. On Saturday evening last while Abraham Sollenberger was attending church, some one entered his house by breaking out a large pane of glass in a window and thus effecting an entrance. Bureau drawers were ransacked but nothing was found to pay them for their trouble, so far as we know. Items From Koontz's Mill and Vicinity D. A. Claar, associate editor of "The Mountain Echo," was visiting in this vicinity over Sabbath. Professor C. J. Potts passed through this community on Saturday on his way to Bedford. Jonas Walter of Claysburg in company with a merry sled load, visited his brother S. H. Walter and his nephew L. W. Walter. Wilson Mentzer visited his parents on Saturday, returning on Sunday to his labors at Woodbury. We have neither school director or supervisor from our corner. Whose fault is it? Charles Koontz moved to-day to Rockford in the house formerly occupied by Frank Fluke. We are sorry to lose our esteemed neighbor but what is our loss is Rockford's gain. Our schools are progressing very nicely but might do better if the patrons of the school would take more interest in the school work. They will visit the teacher before school hours and then criticise him for his work, why not stay and see it yourself and see what you would do with the school. Lieutenant Jones. A Gala Day in Loyslry:rg. The P. O. S. of A. of Washington Camp No 423, celebrated the 22nd of February in a manner which was a credit to the town and an honor to the founder of our country. The day was beautiful and pleasant; the sun shone in all its splendor and by 11 o'clock the town was crowded with sleds, sleighs and pedestrians ready and anxiously waiting for the hour of noon at which time the ladies served an elaborate dinner in the I. O. O. F. hall where the wants of several hundred patriotic men, women and children were gratified by surrounding the tables that were laden with luxuries that would have been highly appreciated by a King. This again shows the esteem in which the ladies of the vicinity regard the sacred cause of the P. O. S. of A. At 2:30 p. m. Mr. Holsinger announced that all was ready and he arranged them in line to make a photo of the people that (?)mbled, after which they marched to the hall where Capt. Isaiah Conley made some very appropriate remarks which were highly appreciated. Loud calls were made for H. W. Walters who promptly responded in a pleasing manner and told in glowing terms of the deeds of valor and patriotism of Washington and his followers. The meeting adjourned. 7:30 the P. O. S. of A. marched to the Reformed church when Caption Isaiah Conley delivered his famous lecture to a crowded house. Woodbury Callings. We are glad to note that Jacob Detwiler is getting better. James Nicodemus and family were visiting her father Jacob Detwiler on Sunday. John Sell and family visited her father R. L. Replogle on Monday. Joe Replogle and wife returned home on Sunday from Everett. They had been helping his brother David to move. A large sale to be held by Daniel Stayer on 22nd of March. Some of the young men are trying to purchase some of the goods before the sale. They go on Saturday night and negotiate a purchase. The Educational meeting held in our town was a grand success. Mr. Meyers made the opening address. He was followed by F. B. Hetrick and Professor Potts. A sled load of young people surprised the teacher of Replogle's school on Friday among those who were present the following made addresses, Miss Haffly the former teacher, Cloyd Detwiler, and James Replogle. They then went to A. A. Detilwers, and Homer Haffly's schools.

Evening List Members, Something became apparent to me this afternoon while responding to an individual who had some comments about my earlier postings. While the comments were not invalid, the person was not aware of my contributions to the Brethren Mailing List. Perhaps if this had been known, that individual coming from another list, a certain leniency could have been forthcoming. In the past I have made my Newspaper Offerings, be they "The Gospel Messenger", "The Primitive Christian", "The Brethren Evangelist," et al, I had made these postings solely to the Brethren Mailing List. I had not posted these newspaper tidbits to those lists primarily because being German Baptist Brethren in nature I had not thought about the ramifications of the history contained therein. To weed out the tidbits pertaining to a specific location would be nigh unto impossible. I have not been an avid participant in the other mailing lists because no longer do I do specific research other than German Baptist Brethren history. My collection specific to counties being primarily court records, it is too difficult to post items of interest to those lists. Or at least items that I wish to share. Really, what do you want for a pound of flesh? >From this date onward I will be making my newspaper postings to the other places wherein my interests lie. This would be Montgomery county, Ohio, Bedford county, Pennsylvania and Blair county, Pennsylvania. I am strong in researching the first two and will include the last because it includes my much beloved Morrison's Cove of Pennsylvania. To that extent this offering, and the next, comes from a not too well known newspaper of Salemville, Bedford county, Pennsylvania. The weekly newspaper, "The Advocate & Herald," was begun by Christian Long King (1852-1925) of Salemville, Pennsylvania in 1894. His original press, given to him by Obed Snowberger of the Snow Hill Nunnery of Franklin county, Pennsylvania in 1893 was purportedly the original press of the Ephrata Cloister. It was on this press that many of the earliest Germanic publications of America were first printed. I also seem to recall that it was on this press that our much loved Christopher Saur cut his teeth so to speak. This press is now on display at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa. Christian King, much as Henry Kurtz, James Quinter, the Brumbaugh brothers, H. R. Holsinger, and others before him; was trying to establish a newspaper dedicated to a specific religious sect. The King family were long time members of the Seventh Day Baptist church at Salemville and had close ties to others of this faith which were the remnants of the idyllic Ephrata Cloisters of Conrad Beissel. However, Bro. King erred slightly. His possible audience was not nearly as large as those of the German Baptist faith and therefore his possible list of subscribers was greatly limited. Also, and perhaps just as important, he was located in the out of the way town of Salemville which itself was part of a much smaller community consisting of the farming region of Morrison's Cove. The paper ceased operation in 1898. All that being said the small digital collection in my possession was found some time ago in the out building of the grandson of Christian King still in the original paper rolled shipping wrappers. Not only had they never been mailed but they had never been trimmed to what we would recognize as a newspaper. They were still the large sheets and had never been trimmed. Imagine a sheet of paper folded into fourths with each fold being a page of the paper. I am missing some issues. When found they were in deplorable condition, animal droppings and the like, but were carefully unrolled and laid flat. When I first discovered them they were carelessly placed into a box. I carefully trimmed them to the page, made repairs and the scanned them. Notwithstanding this the digital images are atrocious but not unexpected given the condition of the originals. This newspaper offering is in two parts. These two postings are not all of interest in this 1895. But it is all the information genealogical or historical in nature as it pertains to people. There are general American historical articles in the paper but that would be asking too much. This concludes my postings to aid in the support of the various mailing lists for the day. I have spent the last three hours transcribing the newspaper and compiling this e-mail. All-in-all I have donated some four or so hours to others today, my 19th Birthday, so you can all go pound sand. <g> And yet somehow throughout the day I was able to scan some 100+ pages of a late 19th Century historical book and process about 40 or so pages. And so now I am off to dinner at nearly 11:00 P.M. Respectfully, Wayne Webb Happy Birthday to Me! Roaring Spring Bubbles. The people of this vicinity are beginning to see over the snowdrifts once more. Shoveling snow has been the leading business here for some time. The Brethren Sabbath School at the Allbright church was completely snowed under on the tenth inst. but on last Sabbath it partially put in an appearance again. The Epworth Leage of this place tell a regular business and literary meeting at the M. E. church on Monday evening February 18th 1893. After the regular business of the League was over, quite an elaborate programme of the literary department was presented by James S. Williams chairman to of the committee on literary work. The entire programme was selections from H. W. Longfellow except a few pieces of music. Among the selections was a synopsis of Miles Standish Courtship recited by professor Hanawalt. The recitation was lengthy and no one seemed to wish it to close even so soon as it did, the story is fine and the Professor certainly did it justice. Among the other recitations was one by Miss May Hauley, "The old clock on the stairs." Another by Miss Myrtle Zook, "Rainy day." Quite a number of very good selections were given by different parties and last but not least some spicy recitations from small boys and girls front the junior department. A pleasant, and, as we trust, a profitable evening's enjoyment was the result of this meeting, those who were absent certainly missed a grand literary treat. There was quite a hustle among the candidates in Taylor township on the 19th but at this writing we are unable to chronicle the lucky ones but if we were allowed three guesses they would all be to the effect that all will not be happy after the tally sheets are made out. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. George Eckhard which occurred on the 18th inst. In the morning of her life (as it were) she is summoned to appear beyond the river. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing ones left behind. E. A bill was presented in the legislature providing for the passage of such a law as shall prevent the violation of religious liberty in the person of citizens who engage on the first day of the weeli in quiet labor. We are glad to know that our legislators are making an effort to protect the citizens who conscientiously observe the seventh-day Sabbath. It has always been our impression that our grand old state would take care of her citizens, and we hope that we will have no cause to change our opinion. Our genial friend, Jacob Burket arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Carey, Wyandot county, Ohio, where he has been visiting friends during the past three months. He is now comfortably housed at the Brumbaugh House, New Enterprise, where he will remain until some time after the first of April, when he expects to depart for Oil City, Pa. Jacob reports having been well cared for while in Ohio, although he had a very severe attack of "la grippe" about three weeks ago and is now so hoarse from greeting his many friends upon his arrival that he is unable to speak above a whisper.

I have found reference to a Woomer graveyard/cemetery that indicates it is located in Snyder Township but does anyone know the exact location? Tyrone Daily Herald, 16 Jul 1888 The body of Forrest Garland who died on Friday morning was laid to rest at 10:30 yesterday morning at the private plot known as the Woomer graveyard. Services were conducted by Rev. C. W. Wasson, of the U. B. church, Philipsburg, taking for his text Job 16-22. The sermon was very impressive and to the point. The body was followed to the grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends. His age was 23 years and 19 days. The family has the symathy of the entire community. Peace. Thanks, Shawn

Hello group , its midnite , I can`t sleep , time to do a bit of record clean up My question is Are there any records for Blair co for birth or marriage stuff in the 1890`s ?? , the Blair Genweb has a few for 2005-8 !!!! , Phil wanting Oaks to Stevens !

Marriages from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. BEEGLE - PATTERSON - Aug. 1st,1876, by Rev. Wm. J. Gibson, D.D., Mr. M. Luther Beegle, of Blair Township, Blair Co., Pa., to Miss Ellie Patterson of same township. Wed. 16 Aug. 1876 issue. READ - HANCUFF - Aug. 24th, 1876, at Frankstown, by Rev. J.A. Clemm, Mr. John Read to Miss Catherine F. Hancuff, both of this county. Wed. 30 Aug. 1876 issue. NO SEPT. MARRIAGES LISTED IN PAPER ZEIGLER - LONG - In Duncansville on Sept. 28th, by Rev. A W. Decker, Mr. Michael Zeigler and Mrs. Caroline Long, both of this county. Wed. 11 Oct. 1876 issue, LEWIS - LONG - In Duncansville, on Sept. 17th, by Rev. A.W. Decker, Mr. John H. Lewis and Miss Susan Long, both of this county. Wed. 11 Oct. 1876 issue. HARTMAN - HOLLIDAY - Thursday, Oct. 12th, 1876, at the house of the bride's father, by Rev. D.H. Barron, Mr. H.W. Hartman, of Denver, Colorado, to Miss Mary Holliday, of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 18 Oct. 1876 issue. BUXTON - BLAIR - At Brimfield, Mass., at the residence of the bride, by Rev. W.K. Pierce, Mr. W.S. Buxton to Miss Jennie Blair. Will is a young man of correct habits and usefulness, and his fair bride an entertaining and accomplished lady. They have our best wishes for a long life of happiness and usefulness in this world, and when they receive their summons to cross the mysterious river, dividing time from eternity, and over which we must all pass, when life's fitful fever is ended, may they inherit an eternity of bliss. Wed. 25 Oct. 1876 issue. M.S.

John C. RHODES, s/o Samuel and Susan CLAPPER Rhodes, was born in Huston Twp. 10 Oct 1857; m. Alice Wolfkill of Martinsburg in 1881, who d. Dec. 1911; ch.: Minnie Smith, Sanford W., Irvin H., J. Ray, Herman E.; d. bef 2 May 1935 Smithfield; bur. Fairview Cemetery. Charles BEATTY, b. Mount Union abt. 1890 (calc), d. Fri. bef. May 2, 1935 of tuberculosis; sib: Alfred; funeral at Lutheran Church at Clappertown. Mary B. McCARTNEY, d/o William and Rachel SPARR, was b. 11 Oct 1852 in Williamsburg; m. J. Stephen McCartney 18 Dec 1873, who d.; ch: Mrs. Garvin, who d.; Mary d. Sun. bef. 2 May 1935; bur. Presbyterian Cemetery at Williamsburg. Miss Annetta HOOVER, d/o Daniel and Margaret Hoover, d. Thurs. bef. 2 May 1935 in Henrietta; sibs: Howard, Mrs. B. F. Wagner, Mrs. Sarah Nicewonger, Mrs. W. E. Finney, Mrs. E. A. Thornberger; bur. Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Miss Mary Elenore (Eleanor?) LOWER, d/o William R. and Bertha BRUMBAUGH Lower, was b. 6 Oct 1912 in Altoona; sibs: William, Mrs. H. W. Allison, Martha Lower, Jean Lower; d. 25 Apr 1935 Roselawn, Altoona; bur. Fairview Cemetery. (Source: Morrisons Cove Herald, May 2, 1935; my abstract of obituary.) ***IF you would like a scanned copy of the original obituary, contact me directly. Blair County Obituaries http://www.pa-roots.org/data/list.php?139 Carol C. Eddleman Director of Data Acquisition, PA-Roots http://www.pa-roots.com/

Misc. Items from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. The citizins of Altoona, on the 4th of July will raise a flag fifty feet long, and thirty-two feet eight inches wide. It will require two thousand seven hundred yards of maching sewing and ninety yards of hand sewing to complete, and will weigh about fifty-five pounds. Wed. 10 May 1876 issue. A lady who has visited the Centennial and consequently has valuable experience, says that those who go there must not wear any article they do not expect to ruin entirely. The grounds are five miles from the city and the streets are deep with dust, which goes through clothing like a sieve. Ladies are advised to wear linen suits and hats should be as near dust color as possible and very plainly trimmed. Wed. 31 May 1876 issue. A pickpocket on the Centennial grounds relieved Mr. Frank Miller, of Altoona, of his wallet containing about $400 worth in checks. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. Some sixty workingmen of the Pennsylvania railroad company having been arrested at Altoona for working on Sunday and fined by the alderman before whom they were tried, the compnay has taken the case unto court, on writs of certiorari, with a view to a judical determination of its rights in the premises. Levi Knott was the informer. Wed. 7 June 1876 issue. Levi Knott has had forty more track hands arrested for Sunday work. Virtuous Levi/ Wed. 28 June 1876 issue. Among the prominent attractions of the Fourth of July celebration at Huntingdon, is to be a balloon ascension by a young lady named Miss Lizzie Ihling , of Philadelphia, who is to be dressed as the Goddess of Liberty, and go up in her own air ship, the "Republic". Wed. 21 June 1876 issue. The St. Mary's Catholic Church intend holding a picnic, in Dell Delight Grove, on the 4th of July. It is to be gotten up on an extensive scale. Everybody is invited to be present. Wed. 28 June 1876 issue. The Altoona Mirror, a daily penny paper, is charged with stealing all its telegraphic dispatches. Well, a paper so poorly gotten up and conducted, couldn't be expected to buy them. Wed. 28 June 1876 issue. William Young, charged with the murder of switch tender O'Brien, at Gallitzin, has been arrested at Noblestown and will be taken to Cambria county for trial. This murder was supposed, at the time of it, to be one of the Molly Maguire series. Wed. 2 Aug. 1876 issue. In an old building torn down in Huntingdon a few days ago, was found a document written by Wm. MacAlavey to Col. John Piper, and bearing date July 9th, 1777, in which the writer assured the Colonel that his (MacAlavey's) company is fully convinced that the United Colonies ought to be free and independent States. Wed. 2 Aug. 1876 issue. M.S.

Marriages from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. SHINGLER - CHAMBERLAIN - June 4th, 1876, by Rev. J.W. Cleaver, Jacob Shingler to Maybel Chamberlain, all of Blair Co., Pa. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. MATEER - BOOKS - June 1st, at No. 27 South Thirty-fourth street ( at the residence of the bride's mother), by Rev. Geo. Cooper, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, West Philadelphia, J. Ross Mateer, of Martinsburg, Pa., and Cornelia M. Books, of Philadelphia. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. PITCAIRN - SHERFY - At their home in Altoona, on the evening of the 17th inst., by Rev. James Curns, Mr. Hugh Pitcairn, junior editor of the Altoona Tribune, to Miss Anna M. Sherfy, of Altoona,. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. HALL - HOOVER - In Christ Reformed church, on the 1st., inst., by Rev. A.C. Whitmer, Mr. S. Baker Hall to Miss Mary C. Hoover, all of Altoona. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. HENSHEY - LONG - On Tuesday evening, April 4th, 1876, by Rev. M. Spangle, of the U. B. church, Altoona, Mr. William Henshey, of Tyrone, and Miss Mary J. Long, of Altoona. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. KIRK - GETTYS - At the residence of the bride's father, on the 31st. of May, by the Rev. G.D. Pennepacker, J.D. Kirk, M.D., East Freedom, Blair county, and Miss Mary E. Gettys, of Bedford. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. BERRY - VANDERVORT - On Tuesday, 13th inst., at 9 p.m., at the residence of the bride's parents, Pittsburg, (East End), by Rev. J.S. Wrightnour, Mr. Joseph L. Berry to Miss Alida Vandervort, formerly of this place. Wed. 28 June 1876 issue. HUMES - HUEY - June 6th, 1876, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W.K. Brown, assisted by Rev. G. Scott,, James B. Humes, M.D., of Hollidaysburg, to Miss Martha M. Huey, of Tarentum, Pa. Wed. 28 June 1876 issue. DUFFY - MILLER - At Hollidaysburg, June 29th, 1876, by the Rev. H.F. King, William F. Duffy, of the Reservoir, to Miss Candance Miller of Blair township this county. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. RITCHEY - MEREDITH - At the residence of the bride's parents, June 29th, 1876, by the Rev. H.F. King, W.L. Ritchey to Miss Flora Meredith, both of Altoona. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. REFNER - BENNER - July 4th, 1876 by Rev. J.M. Mason, Mr. Simon P. Refner, of Canoe Creek, and Miss Esther Benner of Williamsburg. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue, TATE - HOPKINS - Our young friend, H.D. Tate, of Bedford, has taken unto himself a fair bride, in the person of Miss Kate Hopkins, of Washington, Pa.. May long life and prosperity be the lot of yourself and helpmeet. ( helpmate?) Wed. 26 July 1876 issue. AYERS - HAINLEY - July 29th, 1876, by Rev. J.W. Cleaver,, Samuel T. Ayers to Elizabeth Hainley, both of Roaring Spring. Wed. 26 July 1876 issue. CUSTER - MCCUNE - July 27th, 1876, at the house of the bride's father, by Rev. D.H. Barron, Mr. John S. Custer of Altoona, to Miss Julia A., daughter of Hon. Seth R. McCune. Wed. 2 Aug. 1876 issue. RUGGLES - HILL - On July 27th,1876 by Rev. D. H. Barron at the Presbyterian Parsonage, Leonard E. Ruggles, of Jersey CIty, to Miss Ella Hill, of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 2 Aug. 1876 issue. MYERS - LARISON - On the 29th of June, 1876, at Newry, by the Rev. S. McHenry, Mr. Frank Meyers (difference in spelling of surname) of Altoona, to Miss Jennie Larison of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 9 Aug. 1876 issue. THOMAS - SELLERS - July 3d, 1876, at Newry, by Rev. S. McHenry Mr. Harry C. Thomas of Hollidaysburg, to Miss Mary L. Sellers of Duncansville. Wed. 9 Aug. 1876 issue. WHITE - BURGOON - August 3d, by Rev. H.F. King, John White to Miss Mary Burgoon, both of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 9 Aug. 1876 issue. M.S.