Is there a list of photographers in Altoona and years they were in business? The advertisement on the back of the picture is: John Daily PHOTOGRAPHER 1311 Eleventh Avenue, Altoona, Pa. Thank you. Lona Laughlin Boudreaux Monroe, La. Advice would be more acceptable if it didn't always conflict with our plans.

Deaths from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. EISENBISE - Major Daniel Eisenbise, well known throughout the Juniata valley, died in Lewistown a couple of weeks ago, aged 71 years and 8 days. Wed. 6 Sept. 1876 issue. HARE - A young man named David Hare, was killed while training a horse near Williamsburg, on the 31st of August. He was teaching the horse some "tricks" and endeavoring to make the animal elevate his hind feet on a box, when he was struck in the abdomen by the knee of the horse, as he was about to accomplish the feat desired, which caused internal hemorrhages, and resulted in the death of the young man, the next day. Wed. 13 Sept. 1876 issue. BENNETT - Died in great peace, at the residence of Judge Pressel, in Greenfield Township, on the 4th inst., Miss Sallie Bennett, in the eighty-second year of her age. Wed. 13 Sept. 1876 issue. ANDREWS - August 31st, 1876, Elizabeth J. McPike, wife of S.A. Andrews, in Milton, Pa., aged 33 years, 11 days. Wed. 13 Sept. 1876 issue. LEGO - At Bennington, August 31st, 1876, Worth, son of Thos. and Clara Lego, aged 6 months and 14 days. Wed. 13 Sept. 1876 issue. SNYDER - On July 18th, 1876, at Dry Creed, Linn county, Iowa, formerly of Frankstown, this county, Mrs. Esther B., wife of Rev. Thomas G. Snyder, aged 48 years, 11 months and 15 days. Wed. 13 Sept. 1876 issue. AIKEN - Mr. Samuel Aiken, a resident of Cambria county, hung himself, in his barn, with his plow line on Saturday, week, Money embarassment was the cause. Wed. 27 Sept. 1876 issue. GEIBE - On Monday evening of last week, a freight conductor, of Altoona, n amed Jacob Geibe, was killed, by being thrown from the platform of one of the cars, while in motion. The balance of the cars ran him over. Wed. 27 Sept. 1876 issue. MCCORMICK - On Sunday morning last, the body of Andrew McCormick, of McVeytown, was found on the railroad track in Altoona. He was dead when found. For some time he had been employed in the pattern shops of the P.R.R. Co, in Altoona. Wed. 27 Sept. 1876 issue. TAYLOR - Sept. 11th, 1876, Mrs. Ruth H. Taylor, at the residence of her son Robert Taylor, in Martinsburg, Blair county, Pa., aged sisty-six years and four days. Wed. 27 Sept. 1876 issue. VIPOND - August 27th, 1876, Mollie T. Vipond, aged 1 year, 6 months and 21 days. "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, >From which none ever wakes to weep" Wed. 27 Sept. 1876 issue. JOHNSTON - At Foot of No. 10., Sept. 11th., Sarah Margaret, daughter of Anthony Johnston, aged 5 years and 29 days. Wed. 11 Oct. 1876 issue. HETRICK - At her home, near Marklesburg, Sept. 21st, Mrs. Susan Hetrick, daughter of the late John Henry, aged 44 years and 1 month. Wed. 11 Oct. 1876 issue. SCOTT - Alfred Scott, formerly of Alexandria, Huntingdon county, was one of the recent victims of yellow fever in Savannah, Ga. He was the brother of Hon. John Scott. Wed. 11 Oct. 1876 issue. KETNER - Oct. 14th, 1876, Christian Ketner, near Frankstown, Pa., aged 71 years, 8 months and 22 days. Wed. 18 Oct. 1876 issue, GATES - At Lebanon, Pa., Oct. 18th, 1876, Rebecca, wife of C.M. Gates, daughter of John and Mary MIller, of Gaysport, aged 29 years, 1 month and 17 days. Wed. 25 Oct. 1876 issue. M.S. Wed. 27 Sept. 1876 issue.

>From The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co.,PA DIVELY - FATAL ACCIDENT In April last, we published the account of the death in Harrisburg, of a little girl named Dively, whose parents formerly resided in Hollidaysburg, by a blow from a base ball bat, in the hands of of her little brother- the blow being accidental. The brother, who is aged about twelve years, met with a sudden and awful death on Friday week, the particulars of which to appear in the Harrisburg Patriot of the following day. It states that John C. Dively, the lad spoken of, son of William C. Dively, blew his brains out with a short musket at the residence of his parents, on Eleventh and Broad street. A short time before the tragedy young Dively had a dispute with a smaller brother as to which of the two should visit the neighborhood of the asylum, both manifesting a disposition to go. The younger brother slipped out of the house, when John asked a married sister, (the only inmate but him in the house) for his cap, that he might follow his brother. She replied that she would do as requested as such as she had performed certain domestic work. While prosecuting the work she was startled by a loud report, and frantically rushing from the kitchen the ghostly spectacle of her brother lying dead on the floor, with the blood streaming from his head met her gaze. The skull from the forehead to within an inch of the base of his brain, was blown off, and the brains were scattered about in different directions. It is supposed the boy's curiosity led him to cock the musket which did the deadly work, and blow into the muzzle with a view to ascertain whether it was loaded. While thus engaged (probably having his foot on the trigger) the contents were discharged into his mouth. The musket was heavily charged, having been loaded a few days before by an older brother who had been out gunning but secured no game. An effort was made Friday morning to fire off the musket, but without success It was subsequently placed under a stairway, where the boy met with the terrible accident. The Coroner held an inquest, and a verdict of death by accident was rendered. Wed. 30 Aug. 1876 issue. M.S.

Hi List, I am in need of obituaries for the following persons. These obits were probably printed in the Altoona Mirror. 1. GAILEY, William Alexander; Altoona; 23 May 1940 2. GAILEY, William; Altoona; 12 May 1950 3. RHODES, Melissa GAILEY; Williamsburg; 01 Nov 1958 4. GAILEY, Elizabeth I BANKS; Altoona; 25 May 1962 5. GAILEY, Georgiana RAMSEY; Altoona; 17 Apr 1963 or 18 Apr 1963 6. DIEHL, Florence Martha; Hollidaysburg; 26 Dec 1968 7. DIEHL, Mildred Leanna; Altoona; 10 Feb 1984 All help appreciated. Thanks, Carolyn [TX]

Hi I am seeking information on a Chester Vaughn who was married to Regina "Jean" Pagenta (1930 census has her listed as Regina Vaughn). They had one child, a daughter named Anna Jean Vaughn who was born on October 27, 1926 in Altoona and died on May 24, 1933 at her maternal grandparents home in Hollidaysburg (where she was living with them since or before 1930 as she was listed in they home in 1930 census). According to their daughter obituary, Anna was survived by her mother and grandparents in Hollidaysburg. No saying of father other then saying "daughter of Chester and Regina (Pagenta) Vaughn". I can't find he in 1930 census either. Maternal grandparents were Joseph "Joe" and Anna Pagenta. Any help would be grateful. Regards, Christy Varner Great-Niece of Regina (Pagenta) Vaughn Cassidy (1908-1993)

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Hello, Lately I have discovered 'phantom' email addresses in my contacts list - I use Hotmail. These are not attached to a name in my list, but when I start to type in a name from my list a phantom may pop up as an option. When I Google the addresses they are real people who have posted onto Rootsweb message boards. Has anyone else noticed this happening? Tomi _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/

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 62 Simmons, Lucretia Van Tuyl, d/o George W. and Elizabeth (Van Tuyl) Simmons; b: Schenevus, NY; d: Aug 1942, Richmondville, NY. Seymore, Michael T., s/o Nicholas and Mary (Carver) Seymore; b: 15 May 1879, Carrolltown; m: 18 Jun 1901, Ida May Ivory; ch: Mrs. C.P. Kibler, Mrs. John A. Healey, Alberta Seymore, Leo J. Seymore, Mrs. Elliot Kephart, Ernest Seymore, Mrs. Joseph White, Paul Seymore, and Michael Seymore; sib: Mrs. James McMullen, Clara Seymore, mr.s George McGough, and Edwin Seymore; d: Sep 1942; bur: Calvary 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 63 Steele, Margaret, d/o Thomas and Sarah (McCollum) Wiggins; b: 23 Dec 1862, Washington Twp., Indiana Cnty.; m: Joseph A. Steele; ch: Stella Steele; sib: Harvey Wiggins and Mrs. B.H. Fitzgerald; d: Sep 1942, Indiana; bur: Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. Sandygate, Jennie Simone, d/o Peter and Rosalia (LaRocca) Mazzarese; b: abt 1876 (calc), Italy; m: Alphonse Sandygate (dec'd); ch: Peter Sandygate, Parma (Andrew) Civatta, and Anthony Sandygate (d: 29 Apr 1941); sib: John Mazzarese, Anthony Mazzarese, and Peter Mazzarese; d: Sep 1942, Lancaster; bur: St. Anthony's Church Cemetery, Johnstown. Stephens, Violet Rosalene, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shankle; b: abt 1916 (calc); m: Gilbert Stephens; sib: William Shankle, Mrs. Hilda McMasters, Mrs. Winfield Wagner, Mrs. Laura Birchall, and Mrs. Evelyn Widimier; d: Sep 1942, Youngstown OH; bur: Diamondville Cemetery; Garmantown. Shirk, James Craig, s/o Samuel and Mary Shirk; b: 15 Sep 1874, Snow Shoe; ch: Madeline Marshall; sib: Jacob Shirk and Mrs. Hannah Swarmer; d: Sep 1942, Bellefonte; bur: Cresson. Spanogle, Prume R., s/o Albert F. and Agnes (Morrow) Spanogle; b: abt 1887 (calc); ch; William Spanogle, Dorothy Spanogle, and Mary Ann Spanogle; d: Aug 1942, Geneva, IL; bur: Geneva. Slotehower, Alice B., d/o Andrew and Emily (Hannah) Boyles; b: 7 Dec 1840, Sabbath Rest; m: John William Slotehower; d: Sep 1942; bur: Fairview Cemetery. Sahay, Anna (Chernak); b: abt 1875 (calc); m: John Sahay; ch: Susie (George) Toniko, Elizabeth (Chester) Hovecki, and Anna (John) Caraphak; sib: Mrs. Stifsek and Mrs. John Mizerak; d: Sep 1942, Windber; bur: Slovak Lutheran Church, Cairnbrook. Sabol, Margaret Marian, d/o Mrs. and Mrs. Andrew Sabol; sib: Francis Sabol and James Sabol; d: Sep 1942, Cassandra.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your requested please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol. 31, page 61 Stewart, Harry Myrrel; s/o Augus and Mary (Robinson) Stewart; b: 5 Aug 1876, Frankstown, Blair Cnty.; m: 1914, Edna Bauers; ch: Louise Stewart and Richard Harry Stewart (dec'd); ; sib: Mrs. Martin Bechtel; Frank Stewart, and Mary Stewart, d: Aug 1942, Johnstown; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Speidel, Charles; b: abt 1856 (calc); d: Aug 1942, Cleveland; bur: Union Cemetery. Skelly, George B., s/o Joseph and Elizabeth (Croyle) Skelly; b: 20 Jan 1857, Croyle Twp.; m: Eliza Jane Pringle; ch: Albert Skelly, Susan Skelly, Mrs. Harry Shetler, and Daniel Skelly (dec'd); stpch: George Flenner, John Flenner, Mrs. Mary Craighead; sib: Mrs. Andrew Rice and Mrs. Izora Boyles; d: Aug 1942, Croyle Twp.; bur: South Fork Cemetery. Sellers, James Henry, s/o Michael and Mary Ann (McPhillips) Sellers; b: 17 Oct 1876, Lilly; sib: Mrs. Elizabeth Darling, Margaret Sellers, Leo Sellers, Mrs. Marcella Betz, and Elmer Sellers; d: Sep 1942, Conemaugh.

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Friday, 15 November 1929, p. 1, col. 1   SHOPMAN, INJURED BY AUTO, EXPIRES   Multiple Skull Fractures Cause Death of Joseph Burke of East Freedom at Mercy Hospital.   OTHER HIT-RUN VICTIM IS RAPIDLY IMPROVING   Total of $3,000 Bail Asked for A.B. Johnson, Duncansville, Arrested as Driver of Death Car.   Injuries suffered early yesterday morning when struck by an automobile along the Sixth avenue road proved fatal to Joseph Burke, aged 37, of East Freedom, the man dying at 6.06 o'clock last evening at the Mercy hospital.   Russell Smith, aged 38, of near East Freedom, who was injured with Burke, is recovering at the Mercy hospital. X-ray examinations yesterday and today have shown that he suffered no fractures of either the spine or the skull and his condition is now regarded as fair.   A.B. Johnson of near Duncansville, who was arrested yesterday noon as the driver of the car which injured the two men, still maintains his innocence, claiming that marks on his car were caused by striking a concrete abutment along the road.   Burke died at the hospital without regaining consciousness. He had suffered multiple fractures of the skull when struck by the car and early yesterday afternoon it was known at the hospital that his death was but a matter of time. Members of his family were at the bedside when he expired.   Recovers Consciousness.   Smith has recovered consciousness completely but remembers nothing concerning the accident. His mind is hazy even on details of leaving his home for work yesterday morning. With no serious injuries discovered it is expected that he will be taken to his home from the hospital in a few days. He has not been told of Burke's death.   A total of $3,000 bail is being required by Alderman C.E. Keiper of the Twelfth ward for Johnson's release from the City hall, where he has been held since his arrest. An information charging Johnson with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Burke's death, with aggravated assault and battery in connection with Smith's injuries, and with failing to stop and render assistance following an accident, has been made against the motorist by Patrolman Gibboney of the state motor patrol before Alderman Keiper.   Coroner Chester C. Rothrock is engaged in conducting an investigation of the fatal accident, and while he is not yet able to fix a time for the inquest, has announced that it will be held in the near future.   Machine Is Examined.   As a result of Johnson's claims to the police officers that he did not strike the men but had collided instead with a concrete abutment along the road, a thorough examination of his car has been made by the officers. They have found that no paint has been scraped off the fender of the car, that the parking light on the cowl of the machine has been bent back and turned around and that the right front fender and the hood of the car is dented.   In addition a piece of cloth, believed to be from the clothing worn by Burke or Smith at the time of the accident, was found caught in the door hinge of the Johnson car.   The body of Joseph Burke has been removed to the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam G. Carpenter of 814 Albright street, Roaring Spring, where funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in Greenlawn cemetery.   The accident victim is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace (Carpenter) Burke, one son, Richard, aged 5, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burke of East Freedom, and the following brothers and sisters:  Charles and Howard Burke of this city, George of East Freedom, Mrs. Chester Heuston of McKee, Mrs. John Finnegan of Queen and Mrs. Charles Dodson of East Freedom. ----------------- Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Saturday, 16 November 1929, p. 1, col.. 2 & p. 11, col. 4   MILITARY FUNERAL FOR JOSEPH BURKE   The funeral of Joseph Burke, the victim of the automobile crash at the Burns subway Thursday morning, will be conducted in the Trinity Methodist church in Roaring Spring Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the deceased, who was a veteran of the World war, will be accorded a full military funeral.   The services at the church will be conducted by Rev. A.B. Thompson, pastor of the East Freedom United Brethren church and he will be assisted by Rev. George F. Womer, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church at Roaring Spring.   Mr. Burke was a veteran of the World War, serving eighteen months in France as an ammunition truck driver. While in the service in France, he was wounded, but fully recovered before returning to the United States at the close of the conflict.   He was a member of the Murray-Appleman post of the American Legion at Roaring Spring and of the James L. Noble post, No. 3, Veterans of Foreign Wars of this city. Following the services in the church, military services will be conducted at the grave in the Greenlawn cemetery by members of the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.   Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in this city are requested to meet at the post rooms Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock and automobiles will convey them to Roaring Spring. ----------------- Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Monday, 18 November 1929, p. 1, col. 2 & p. 13, col. 2   INQUEST IN BURKE DEATH WEDNESDAY   An inquest into the death of Joseph Burke of East Freedom, car shop employe who was fatally injured last Thursday morning when struck by an automobile near Burns culvert along the Sixth avenue road, will be held Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the Liebegott funeral parlors in Duncansville.   Announcement of the inquest was made this morning by Coroner Chester C. Rothrock, who is now completing his investigation of the accident. A.B. Johnson of Duncansville, alleged driver of the automobile which caused Burke's death, who has been arrested on several charges as a result of the accident, has been released under bail but whether he will testify at the inquest is not known.   Funeral services for Burke were held yesterday afternoon in the Trinity Methodist church in Roaring Spring with a large attendance of relatives and friends, many of the local shopmen with whom Burke worked being in the assemblage. As a veteran of the World war Burke was accorded a military funeral by members of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery at Roaring Spring.   Russell Smith of Jugtown, near East Freedom, who was walking with Burke at the time of the accident and was also injured, was discharged from the Mercy hospital this morning, going to his home. Smith suffered considerably from the shock of the accident and for several days was not told of Burke's death. ----------------- Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Thursday, 21 November 1929, p. 30, col. 2   BURKE ASSAILANT UNKNOWN TO JURY   Panel Selected by Coroner C.C. Rothrock Unable to Fasten Blame for Death of East Freedom Resident   An inquest into the circumstances incident to the death of Joseph Burke of East Freedom, who died at the Mercy hospital on Nov. 14, as a result of injuries suffered the same day when he was struck down by a hit-and-run motorist while standing along the Sixth avenue-Duncansville road, near Burns subway, was held last evening at the Liebegott building in Duncansville, by Coroner Chester C. Rothrock.   The jury, which was composed of Robert N. Mutzabaugh, foreman; Harvey S. Diehl, Herman I. Snively, Calvin S. Cable, John H. Keller and John T. Spence, all of Duncansville, deliberated about three quarters of an hour before submitting the following verdict.   "We find that Joseph Burke's death was caused by an automobile on Nov. 14 by car owned or operated by unknown party. From evidence adduced party or parties failed to stop to render aid."   The fatal accident occurred about 6.20 a.m. on Nov. 14, while Burke was en route to his work in the local railroad shops. He was removed to Mercy hospital, where he succumbed to injuries sustained, less than twelve hours later, without regaining consciousness. Russell Smith of near East Freedom, who was injured at the same time, received less serious injuries and is recovering.   Testimony was offered at the inquest touching on the death of Burke last evening by five witnesses and the evidence given was of a similar nature, varying only in the details. District Attorney Richard H. Gilbert of Tyrone represented the commonwealth at the inquiry. All of the witnesses were occupants of the two machines that had stopped along the highway when the fatal accident occurred.   Charles Webber of 613 New street, Roaring Spring, was the first witness to testify. He stated that he is employed in the Juniata erecting shops and that he was en route to his work, when he experience tire trouble near Burns subway and pulled to the side of the highway. A car owned and operated by Russell Smith of near East Freedom approached the disabled Webber car and the use of a tire pump was requested. It was revealed that it was foggy at the scene of the mishap and the use of a flashlight was made to stop the Smith car.   It was found that the tire could not be pumped up and a jack was being used to raise the machine, to make a tire change, with Burke and Smith standing nearby watching the operation, when a car approached rapidly, according to Webber. Burke and Smith were struck down, Burke being knocked under the front wheel of the Webber car and Smith a greater distance away, along his own machine, which, according to the evidence given, was about eight feet ahead of the Webber car.   Webber was unable to distinguish the make or model of the car of the hit-and-run driver, as he was at the rear of his own car, but stated the car was going fast, quickly disappearing in the fog, although visible for at least fifty feet. According to his testimony the thus of the men being hit could have been heard a hundred feet away.   C.M. Miller, another Roaring Spring resident, also a shopman and a passenger in the Webber machine, was the second witness heard. He testified that he was holding a flashlight for Webber's benefit, when he heard and saw the hit-and-run driver's car approach. He also failed to identify the machine, giving immediate attention to the injured men. In his opinion there was no excuse for the accident, he stated, had the speed been reasonable. His description of weather conditions and speed tallied with that of Webber.   W.J. Thomas, another Roaring Spring man, and also a passenger in the Webber car, offered testimony next. He stated he was at the rear of the machine, beside Burke and Smith, and narrowly missed figuring in the accident. Only a quick stop saved him, he testified. He stated he saw the rapid approach of the car striking the men and called to them: "Look out he's coming." He was unable to estimate the speed of the death car, but stated it was moving fast and failed to slow down. The crash made was described as being loud.   Elmer Hoover, a fourth passenger in the Webber machine, and also a Roaring Spring resident, stated he was standing to the right on an embankment waiting for repairs to be completed to the tire and that he heard, but did not see, the approach of the other machine. He described the character of the road at the point of accident, but was unable to identify the car or estimate its speed definitely.   Calvin Flaugh of East Freedom, who accompanied Smith in the Smith car to his work in the local shops, was the last witness called. He was in the rear seat of the machine and after securing the pump from under the seat, made ready to sleep while the tire was being pumped. He was just "fixed" for a sleep, when he was aroused by the crash, he stated, and his first impression was that the Webber car had been crashed into, but an instant later he noticed the hit-and-run car flash by and immediately scented trouble.   In getting out of the machine he almost stepped on Smith's feet, he said, and saw Burke taken from under the front of the other car. The fog hindered his vision of the fleeing car. The crash was heard distinctly in the Smith closed car, with only one window slightly open, he said. At the conclusion of his testimony the jury began its deliberation.   A.B. Johnston of near Duncansville, who was arrested following the accident as the driver of the machine which struck Burke and Smith, is being held under bail pending further developments in the case. Johnston is charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to stop following an accident, the district attorney stated. ----------------- Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Saturday, 7 December 1929, p. 13, col.. 5   ACCIDENT CASES GIVEN HEARING   Alderman Holds A.B. Johnson for Court In Joseph Burke Death and Reserves J.E. Curran Decision.   Two cases involving automobile accidents, one of which resulted in the death of Joseph Burke of East Freedom while the victim of the other, Mrs. Minnie Brusgatas Hamilton of Altoona, is still a patient in the Mercy hospital, were heard before Alderman C.E. Keiper of the Twelfth ward last evening.   A.B. Johnson of Duncansville, who is charged with being the driver of the automobile which fatally injured Burke and also injured Russell Smith of East Freedom, was held for court following the hearing of his case, the defendant posting $3,000 bond for his appearance at court.   Decision in the case of J.E. Curran of 514 Beaver street, Hollidaysburg, alleged to have run down Mrs. Hamilton along the Buckhorn road, was reserved by Alderman Keiper until Dec. 11, following the hearing.   The accident for which Johnson is held responsible occurred about 6.20 o'clock on the morning of Nov. 14, along the Sixth avenue road near Burns culvert. Russell Smith and Joseph Burke were standing near an automobile while a tire was being repaired when struck by a passing automobile.   Both men were taken to the Mercy hospital where Burke died at 6.06 p.m., twelve hours after he was injured. Smith recovered from his injuries within a few days. The arrest of Johnson as driver of the car which struck the man and then continued on its way occurred at noon of the day of the accident, the man being taken into custody at the local car shops.   Testimony was given during the hearing last evening by Charles Webber of Roaring Spring, who had stopped the Smith car to borrow a tire pump, C.M. Miller, W.J. Thomas and Elmer Hoover, also of Roaring Spring, and Calvin Flaugh of East Freedom. The commonwealth was represented at the hearing by Assistant District Attorney Robert J. Puderbaugh and Johnson was represented by Attorney John J. Haberstroh.   The accident for which Curran is held occurred on the evening of Oct. 20, along the Buckhorn road. The identity of Mrs. Hamilton was not established until late the following afternoon and she is still a patient at the hospital, her mental condition being unsatisfactory although physically she has recovered from the injuries suffered in the accident.   Testimony in the Curran hearing was given by Robert Griffith, who took the injured woman to the hospital, J.J. MacGill and C.J. Frank, occupants of the Curran automobile, and Carl Schraf and Herman Wolf, occupants of a car which was following the Curran machine. ----------------- Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Monday, 20 January 1930, p. 1, col. 1   DEFENDING CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER   A.B. Johnson Pleads Not Guilty to Running Down and Killing Joseph Burke Along Highway, Nov. 14, Last.   A.B. Johnson, a young man residing at Foot-of-Ten, near Duncansville, was placed on trial in quarter sessions court at Hollidaysburg this forenoon on two charges, involuntary manslaughter and failing to stop and render assistance after an accident. Both the commonwealth and defense exhausted the challenges allotted them before a suitable dozen were chosen.   It will be recalled that on Nov. 14, at about 6.20 o'clock in the morning, an automobile struck and knocked down Joseph Burke, aged 37, residing at East Freedom, and Russell Smith, aged 28, residing at Jugtown, as they were rendering assistance to Charles Webber, a Roaring Spring man who had tire trouble, at a point near the subway at Burns' crossing.   Burke was so badly injured that he died the following day at a local hospital; Smith, less seriously injured, has partially recovered. Johnson was charged with striking the men. He denied it. He admitted having an accident that morning somewhere when he claims to have struck a parapet at a culvert but as it did not disable his car beyond use, he kept on going and parked his car, as usual, near the Second street shop gate and went to work.   Police Investigated.   State police investigated the matter and found Johnson in the shops; they discovered his damaged car and clinging to a badly used up fender was a piece of fabric which was said to match the coat Burke was wearing. Information was then made against Johnson, charging the two crimes mentioned.   Russell Smith, testifying before the jury today, recited the story. He said it was foggy that morning and he and Burke were stopped by Webber who had a flat tire and wanted to borrow their pump. Webber had his car off the concrete except just enough of the rear left to give him a solid base for his jack. He and Burke were standing beside the Webber car when suddenly they were knocked down.   Webber called to Charles Flaugh, who was dozing in the Burke car, and he came and pulled Burke from under the Webber car. Other automobilists came and in due time the injured men were taken to the hospital. Smith said he didn't know anything from the moment of the accident until two mornings later when he came to his senses. He suffered injuries to the back, leg, hip and head and has been unable to work ever since, suffering terribly from nervous shock.   Charles Flaugh, the man in the Burke car, said he was awakened from his doze by the impact made when the flying car struck his companions. It sounded to him like the hard slamming of an automobile door.   Warned About Light.   Being both Dark and foggy that morning, Mr. Webber, in testifying, said he had told those assisting him not to stand in any manner as to obscure the red light on the rear of his car. He claimed whoever ran down Burke and Smith was going at a terrific speed and could not help but have known that he struck something and that something could not have been a parapet wall, either.   The case is being continued this afternoon with District Attorney Richard H.. Gilbert for the commonwealth and John J. Haberstroh and John F. Sullivan for the defense. ----------------- Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Tuesday, 21 January 1930, p. 1, col. 5 & p. 40, col. 3   IMPORTANT CASES GO TO NEXT TERM   Murder Trial Is Scheduled for March, Manslaughter Suit Ends and Other Defendants Come Forward and Plead.   JOHNSON ENTERS PLEA AFTER TRIAL STARTS   A.B. Johnson, Allegheny township young man, charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Joseph Burke of East Freedom in an accident near the subway at Burns' crossing last Nov. 14, changed his plea at quarter sessions court at Hollidaysburg yesterday afternoon, after the commonwealth had stated its side of the case, from not guilty to nolle contendre. He will be sentenced during the first week of February.   Johnson was charged also with failure to stop and render assistance after an accident. A nolle pros was entered as to that charge. Johnson found it would be futile to attempt to rebut the testimony of the commonwealth which was overwhelming; and particularly so when a patch of cloth found on the hinges of one of the doors of Johnson's car exactly fitted into a hole knocked in the cap worn by Burke on the morning of the accident.   Attorney John J. Haberstroh, in presenting the plea to the court, said if the car of Johnson struck Burke and Smith it was without his knowledge. The condition of the atmosphere was chaotic. It was very foggy. There was no intention to hit and hurt and if he had thought for a moment that he had struck any person he would have gone back.   Maintains Ignorance.   Attorney John F. Sullivan also spoke in behalf of Johnson. "Whoever struck Burke committed a terrible deed but there was no hardness of the heart. The young man has a good family background. He still maintains his ignorance of the blow. The cloth and the cap tell mutely the story. If his car struck and killed Mr. Burke, that is involuntary manslaughter; if he was reckless and careless, it would be a crime under the law.   "Mr. Johnson cannot give back the breath of life to Mr. Burke but the ends of justice will have been met. The next best thing is some pecuniary measure. He carries insurance and a monetary settlement will be made," Mr. Sullivan stated.   Mr. Gilbert, district attorney, stated if the air was foggy, as the defense alleges, then the law would require the operation of a car in a most careful manner. He stated he directed the hit and run charges be brought so that he might be given opportunity to explain himself both ways. If it was foggy, Johnson was going too fast that morning; if it was clear and visibility good, then he was guilty of hit and run violation. He, therefore, on the part of the commonwealth, accepted the plea of the defendant. ___________________________________________  

Mrs. Joseph Holler, a niece of Jefferson Davis, is at present on a visit to Williamsburg, Blair county, where her father, Capt. Brown, who is married to a sister of the ex-President of the Southern Confederacy, at one time resided. Our Democratic friends in this county, through this lady, send their respects to her distinguished uncle. The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. Wed. 30 Aug. 1876 issue. M.S.

Deaths from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. HILEMAN - Aug. 16th, 1876, at his parent's residence, near Frankstown, Pa., Andrew Hileman, in his 43rd year. Wed. 23 Aug. 1876 issue. BAIRD - SUDDEN DEATH - Aden B. Baird returned to Gaysport, on Friday the 11st inst., the 22d anniversary of his birth, from his position as a guard at the Centennial grounds in Philadelphia, in consequence of an attack of typhoid fever. It was not at first thought to be serious, but he grew worse and worse, and on Saturday night the 19th inst., he died, after the most careful attention by able physicians and the most careful watching of a mother, sisters and brothers, and friends. He was a robust young man, the picture of health, and gave promise of a long life of usefulness. He was a moral young man, a member of the Baptist Church, a member of the Judson Bible class, and an Odd Fellow, and was highly respected by all who knew him. The home of which he was the head, filling his father's place, will miss him; the Church and Sunday School, will miss him; and his brethren of the mystic rites, will miss him. He was young in years to be thus cut off- but death is no respecter of persons, age, rank or condition - and may we all so live that we may not be afraid to die. As Warden at the Jail, for a couple of years, as guard at the centennial grounds, and in the various other walks of life, he perforned his duty. His remains were interred at the Jackson graveyard in Gaysport, on Monday afternoon. They were followed by a large connexion, the Sunday School and Bible Class of which he was a member, and the Odd Fellows- who performed the last sad rites of sepulture. Rest in peace- and may the mother, sisters brothers, and friends, console themselves with the memory of his good actions- and that in a little while their spirits may join his in the abode of the blessed. Wed. 23 Aug. 1876 issue. SNYDER - On July 18th, 1876, at her residence, Dry Creek, Linn Co., Iowa, of consumption, Mrs. Esther B., wife of Rev. Thomas G. Snyder, aged forty nine years, eleven months and fifteen days. She was the youngest of the family of Henry and Nancy Stifler, whose deaths we recorded some years ago. Was born and raised near Frankstown. Some years after her marriage, in company with her husband and four children, she removed to Dry Creek. September last in company with her sister and brothers-in-law, she paid her last visit to her friends of this place. Four sisters and one brother met at their brother's, John H. Stifler. One sister was absent- or all the family might have been together. She was in delicate health for some years, and was confined to her bed ten days. She leaves a bereaved husband and eight children. Three children, three brothers, a sister, father and mother preceded her to the spirit land. Her remains were intered in the brethren's graveyard of which church she was a member for many years. Dear Mother thou hast gone to rest, Why should we weep for thee/ This world is but a wilderness To loathe for saints to be. Wed. 30 Aug. 1876 issue. This Centennial year brings sadness to many hearts, although it is joyous to others. In the short space of seven weeks our friend John H. Stifler, has been bereft of his mother-in-law, grand-daughter and youngest sister, whose death we record in this issue. Wed. 30 Aug. 1876 issue. M.S.

The month of the death of Adam Rough is August NOT April. M.S.

Death from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. FATAL and MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT It is our painful duty to record the sad death, by accident, of MR. ADAM ROUGH, at Lower Maria Forge, on Saturday last. In the evening of that day, between four and five o'clock, he walked from his house, a short distance, to the breast of the dam, and sat down on one of the cross beams of the shoot, his feet resting on the crossing board, and his back toward the dam. He sat there awhile, eating an apple and was heard singing. He was called to supper, and replied that he would be there in a short time. In a few minutes thereafter he was observed by Mrs. Miller, a lady residing some seventy-five yards from the place of the accident, to fall backwards into the shoot, and another lady heard the splash in the water. The alarm was given, and the neighbors hastened to the spot, but he could not be seen, the water in the shoot being about ten feet deep. They raised the flood gate, and the body was forced through by the current, when it was recovered at the further edge of the pool. Life was extinct. The body never rose after falling into the water. The body had upon it a bruise on the lower part of the back of the head, the neck was dislocated, and a bruise below the eye, and on the lower part of the face. Mr. Rough's wife was confined on Thursday night, and as he had lost much sleep recently, some think he fell into a dose, lost his balance, and fell backwards, his head striking the heavy beam in his rear, or the planks at the side of the shoot, dislocating his neck, and that he was dead before he reached the water. Since being in the army Mr. Rough was troubled with rush of blood to the head, and he may have had a stroke of apoplexy. Esquire Wm. McGraw held an inquest on the body, the jury arriving at the above facts. Mr. Rough was aged about 45 years, and left a wife in confinement, and eight children, most of them quite young. He was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Odd Fellows and Masons, and was a highly respectable citizen, and his sad death has cast a gloom over the whole community. He was buried on Monday afternoon at the old graveyard at Spang's, with the rights of the Odd Fellows, an immense concourse of people attending the funeral. Mr. Rough was managing the farm at Lower Maria, and on yesterday, Tuesday, was to have left for New Jersey, to manage an iron works there. May heaven protect the widow and fatherless. Peace to his memory. Wed. 16 April 1876 issue. M.S.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries, please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thank you. Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Vol. 31, page 60 Scherden, Sarah I., d/o Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Mort; b: 22 Nov 1863, Mifflin Cnty.; m: Joseph W. Scherden; ch: John A. Scherden and James E. Scherden; sib: Charles Mort, James Mort, Levi Mort, and Mrs. Susan Mitchell; d: Sep 1942; bur: St. Augustine's Cemetery. Steckman, Alice B., d/o Michael and Mazy (Howsare) Diehl; b: 26 May 1863, Monroe Twp.; m: 26 Sep 1886, Jordan W. Steckman; ch: Shannon C. Steckman, George F. Steckman, and Mrs. Clarence Pee; sib: Harry Diehl; d: 6 Sep 1942, Everett; b: Frame Reformed Church Cemetery. Schrock, Jennie, d/o Louis and Mary (Hardman) Felton; b: 17 Feb 1892, Rock Hill, Bedford Cnty.; m; Gerald Schrock; ch: Betty Schrock; sib: Gustie Felton, Jasper Felton, Edward B. Felton, Ross Felton, and Mrs. William Dively; d: 29 Aug 1942, Everett; bur: Everett Cemetery. Stuckey, Ethel Hoover; m: Morris H. Stuckey; ch: Morris Stuckey, Beulah Stuckey, and Preston Stuckey; sib: Abe S. Hoover, Mrs. Charles McHnay, Mrs. Charles Baughman, Mrs. Danield O'Shea, Mrs. Carl Lyken, Mrs. Ed Lesh, and Mrs. Carl Davis; d: 31 Aug 1942, Telford, PA. Shank, Catherine, d/o John A. and Mary (Tarman) Wires; b: 1 Mar 1886, Buffington, Indiana Cnty.; m: Sherman D. Shank; ch: Levi Shank, Logan C. Shank; Mrs. Cloyd M. Smith, and Mrs. Jospeh Kovach; d: Sep 1942, White Twp., Indiana Cnty.; bur: Greenwood Cemetery. Stonebraker, Harvey M., s/o David and Elsie (Baughman) Stonebraker; b: 6 Jan 1869, Van Scoyoc; m2: 29 May 1929, Junie G. Noel; ch1: Millard Stonebraker, Harry A. Stonebraker, Mrs. Thomas Bryan, Ray W. Stonebraker, Mrs. Clair Nearhoof, Mrs. Roy Megahan, and Ernest R. Stonebraker; d: Sep 1942. Saponsky, Diana, d/o John and Catherine (Zahar) Saponsky; b: abt 1940 (calc); d: Sep 1942; bur: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery. Slavik, Michael Oleska, s/o John and Mary Oleska; b: 12 Nov 1889, Austria-Hungary; m: Susie Slavik; ch: Mary (Michael) Sakach, Anna (Andrew) Zapotechne, Sue (Lee) Barchak, Stephen Slavik, George Slavik, Paul Slavik, Irene Slavik, and Rudolph Slavik; sib: Stephen Slavik, Joseph Slavik, Goerge Slavik, Mary Slavik, and Mrs. Anna Sizhak; d: Aug 1942, Johnstown; bur: East Taylor Twp. Stack, Thomas M.; d: 6 Sep 1942, Philadelphia.

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 59 Sheraw, Harry Franklin., s/o George F. and Mary (Robertson) Sheraw; b: 19 Sep 1919, Yukon, PA; m: 20 Jun 1942, Elizabeth Louise Martin; sib: Robert W. Sheraw, Edith Sheraw, Ethel Sheraw, and George F. Sheraw; d: Aug 1942, East Hartford, CN; bur: Westmoreland County Memorial Park. Snider, Judy Marie, d/o William A. and Adeline Victoria (DeFraene) Snider; b: abt 1942; sib: Jane Frances Snider; d: Sep 1942, Altoona. Stere, Maude B., d/o Thomas and Carrie (Seibert) Lukehart; b: 28 Feb 1883, Tyrone; m1: Charles Hollick (d: 14 Aug 1914); m2: 21 Apr 1922, Joseph P. Stere; ch: Mrs. George Dillon and Thomas Hollick; sib: Mrs. C.F. Emeight and Mrs. John Foster; d: Sep 1942. Sutton, Ellen, d/o Edward and Elizabeth (Woods) Hildebrand; b: 23 Nov 1854, Indiana; m: Thomas Sutton; ch: Edward H. Sutton and John S. Sutton; d: Sep 1942, Indiana; bur: Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. Smith, Lester C., s/o Lester C. and Elizabeth (Woodman) Smtih; b: abt 1942 (calc); d: Sep 1942; bur: Bedford Cemeetery.

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 58 Stickler, Harry B.; b: abt 1894 (calc); m: Lela Marie Stickler; stpch: William Koemer and Mrs. Allen E. Diehl; d: 25 Aug 1942; bur: Arlington National Cemetery. Shellbaer, Joseph; s/o Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shelbaer; b: abt 1936 (calc); sib: Charles Shelbaer; d: Aug 1942, Portage. Stalb, Jacob Austin; b: 10 Sep 1863, Glasgow; m: Sarah Mellon; ch: Mrs. C.E. Cramer and Mrs. G.W. Rose; d: Aug 1942, Altoona; bur: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Shafer, James. M.; b: abt 1881 (calc); m: Carrie Furrer; ch: James J. Shafer and Herman Shafer; sib: Mrs. H.F. Walters, Cecilia Bowden, Rose Shafer, Mrs. Margaret McCoy, and Mrs. James Fife; d: Aug 1942, Los Angeles; bur: Los Angeles. Stuart, Lottie, d/o John and Clara (Ulery) Frazier; b: 10 Sep 1880, Hollidaysburg; m2: William C. Stuart; ch: Mrs. W.C. Koelle, Helen Robinson, and Betty Stuart; sib: Mrs. Annie Wise and Harry Frazier; d: Aug 1942; bur: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. Sheraw, Harry F., s/o Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sheraw; b: abt 1920 (calc); d: Aug 1942; bur: Westmoreland County Memorial Park.

Ellen, I can help with one: Altoona Mirror Margaret V. Hite Of Cresson, died yesterday, June 19, 1972. She was born Jan. 17, 1890, and married Amandus G. Hite, who died in July 1965. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Nancy Marie Conrad of Lahnam, Md., and George B. of Wilmington, Del.; seven grandchildren, and a brother and two sisters, William Byrnes and Mrs. O.J. Rickard of Barnesboro and Mrs. L.A. Burns of Altoona. Friends will be received in the Casher-Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Beth -------Original Message------- From: Ellen Date: 1/11/2010 07:35 43 To: PABLAIR@rootsweb.com Subject: [PABLAIR] Obit needed I am seeking 2 obits to take to a funeral -- I'm hoping that these will be of interest to the family and bring some joy and discussion about ancestors. If anyone has access to files/microfilms of the Altoona Mirror, these are on the Altoona Public Library's on-line obituary index for that paper. The funeral is Sat, Jan 16, so if anyone can be of assistance, I would need the obits by Friday. Sorry for the short notice, I decided last evening to pursue this collateral line of for my cousins. Needed obits: Amandus George Hite, Altoona Mirror July 13, 1965 Margaret V. Byrnes Hite, Altoona Mirror June 20, 1972 A scan via email or text via email would be very appreciated!!!!! Both individuals resided in Cresson and were probably buried in the catholic cemetery there. Thanks for any assistance, the family will enjoy the information provided, I m sure! Ellen 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