Has anyone found these for you yet? I found this one on NewsPaperArchive.com Accident Victim Dies in Hospital Altoona Mirror | Altoona, Pennsylvania | Tuesday, July 13, 1965 | Page 17 I'm still looking for Margaret. Let me know if you have them yet I can at least send you the first one off list. Andrea --- On Mon, 1/11/10, Ellen <fec33@comcast.net> wrote: > From: Ellen <fec33@comcast.net> > Subject: [PABLAIR] Obit needed > To: PABLAIR@rootsweb.com > Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 9:46 AM > 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 >

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

Articles from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. BEAR KILLED IN A NOVEL WAY On Saturday last, a deaf and dumb boy, aged 16 years, son of Mr. Elias Moore of Scotch Valley, took his axe, and proceeded to Brush mountain, to gather pine knots. Whilst proceeding along, a she bear, confronted him in his path, in a threatening manner, when young Moore turned upon it, and struck a blow with his axe, across the snoot, cutting it half way through, at the first blow- the bear being stunned, the boy soon killed it with other blows with his axe. He returned home, and informed his father of the fact, and the next day they proceeded to the spot, a very unfrequented place, and there, sure enough, was bruin, laying dead, from the wounds upon her, made by the courageous boy with his axe. In a few months she would have added four more young bruins to swell the population. She weighed 220 pounds. Mr. Moore had the bear in town on Monday and intends to have the hide tanned and dressed for his boy, as a memento of his victory over this dangerous animal. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wingate, of this place, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday January 5. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. Col. John Woods, of Gallitzin, is to take possession of the old "Bull's Head" stand, on Tenth avenue Altoona on the 15th of this month. The name is to be changed to "The Exchange", the Colonel's old favorite hotel title. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. M.S.

Marriages from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. All marriages listed are from the 12 Jan. 1876 issue. FOX -MARKS - Dec. 23, by Rev. J. Walker, Mr. David Fox to Miss Annie Marks, of Altoona. GREER - SHOWERS - In Philadelphia, Dec. 30, by Rev. J.W. Langley, Mr. Chas. A. Greer, of Altoona, to Miss M. Maggie Showers, of Philadelphia. GROVE - MCGREGOR - Dec. 23, by Rev. S.C. Swallow, Mr. Peter Grove to Miss Kate McGregor, all of Altoona. KING - PLOWMAN - Dec. 16, by Rev. J. W. Leckie, Mr. J.H. King, of Altoona, to Miss Anna Plowman, of Millville. KOON - BUCK - Dec. --, by Rev. H. Baker, Mr. Jonathan Koon to Miss Anna M. Buck, of Eldorado. PLOWMAN - FRAILEY - Dec. 30, by Rev. W.J. Owens, Mr. Lloyd Plowman to Miss Amelia S. Frailey, all of Altoona. WESTBROOK - AURANDT - In Huntingdon, Dec. 23, by Rev. J.S. McMurray, Mr. George Westbrook, of Harrisburg, to Miss Malinda Kate Aurandt, of Yellow Springs, this county. ADAMS - WINN - Dec. 26, by Rev. T. W. Davidson, Mr. Joseph Adams Jr., of Lancaster, to Miss Sallie Winn, of Altoona. BURKET - BROWN - Nov. 25, by Rev. D. Stock, Mr. W.S. Burket to Miss Susan A. Brown, both of Martinsburg. NICEWONGER - SNOBERGER - Dec. 21, by Rev. D. Stock, Mr. Samuel H. Nicewonger, of Altoona, to Miss Sallie B. Snoberger, of Sharpsburg, this county. FLECK - SCOTT - Dec. 10, by Rev. J.H. Mathers, Mr. Thomas Fleck, to Miss Annie E. Scott, both of Tipton. DILLING - CROYLE - Dec. 30, by Rev. Ellis Kremer, Mr. A.O. Dilling, of this county, to Miss M. Croyle, of Bedford co. CALDERWOOD - DOUGHERTY - Dec. 30., by R. Waring, Esq., Mr. A.P. Calderwood to Miss M.E. Dougherty, both of Snyder twp. GATES - AKENS - Dec. 16, by Rev. J.S. Miller, to Mr. Nathan H. Gates, of Tyrone, to Miss Rebecca J. Akens, of Grazierville. WILSON - INGRAM - Dec. 30, by Rev. J.J. Coale,, Mr. Smith Wilson to Miss M. E. Ingram, both of Sinking Valley. M.S.

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Friday, 28 January 1916, p. 1, col. 2   MOTHER RESCUES CHILDREN WHILE HOME IS ABLAZE   Residence of Abraham Blair of 1709 Twenty-Third Avenue Threatened When Fire Starts on Second Story.   THOUGHT THAT BURNING MATCH SET PAPER AFIRE   Mrs. Blair Discovers Flames In Adjoining Room When Large Mirror Is Broken by Heat of Flames.   Attracted to a second floor bedroom by the noise of a crashing mirror which was broken when the apartment was swept by flames early this morning, Mrs. Mary Blair, wife of Abraham Blair of 1709 Twenty-third avenue, saved the lives of her three small children who were sleeping in a room adjoining.   Only the presence of mind on the part of the mother after she discovered the fire saved the home from complete destruction and made possible her escape from the second floor with the three children. The fire was discovered shortly after 7 o'clock, over an hour and a half after Mr. Blair had left for work.   Both Mr. and Mrs. Blair had arisen about 5 o'clock and Mr. Blair, who is employed in the Pennsy brass foundries at Sixteenth street, left his home at 5.30. A small son, Jones, aged 5, was in the kitchen at the time, the father left but was later placed back in bed with the other two children.   H.C. Blair, a brother of Abraham Blair, and in whose room the fire originated, left the house at 6.15. No one save the mother and the children were in the house at the time the flames were discovered. Mrs. Blair, after placing the second oldest child in bed returned to the first floor and started to iron some clothing. She engaged in this work for almost an hour when she heard a loud crash on the second floor.   Believing that the noise was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp which was burning low in the children's room she rushed to the upstairs and was horrified to see smoke and flames pouring from a bedroom at the back of the house. Clutching the door which was partly ajar she closed it and prevented the smoke from sweeping into other parts of the house.   Fortunately the door opening into the room where the children slept had been closed. Both doors are within an arm's length of each other and both flames and smoke were beginning to lap up against the sides of the hall and the children's room door when Mrs. Blair reached the head of the stairs.   Escape In Night Clothing.   Arousing the oldest child, Gertrude, aged 13, and the son, Jones, Mrs. Blair took her 2-months-old daughter, Ruth, in her arms and assisted by the oldest daughter made her way to the first floor. The children were attired in their night clothing and were rushed to the back porch directly over which the flames were bursting against the windows.   J.D. Karlheim, who lives a short distance away, on Twenty-fourth avenue, was just passing the house at the time and after noticing the children on the porch glanced at the second story window and saw the flames inside the window.   He hurried to box No. 133 at Nineteenth avenue and Sixteenth street when he turned in an alarm, companies 1, 4, 6 and truck A responding. The alarm was pulled at 7.12 but some little time elapsed before the firemen could reach the scene owing to the muddy condition of the streets in that vicinity and the steep hill on which the Blair home is located.   Before the firemen arrived several men who were attracted to the scene, including Ralph Brennecke, George Saylor, Harry Hartman and a Mr. Glunt, endeavored to extinguish the flames by carrying water in buckets to the bedroom. The progress of the fire was kept somewhat under control until the firemen arrived.   In the meantime Mrs. Blair and her children were taken to the home of Alexander Moore of 1625 Twenty-second avenue where they remained until the blaze was extinguished.   It is not known exactly just how the fire started. It was evident that the flames originated in a trunk filled with sheet music and other papers in the room occupied by Mr. Blair's brother. It was at first thought that the brother had struck a match to light a cigarette and a spark had dropped on the paper but Mr. Blair stated that he had not lighted any matches upon arising this morning. The loss will not exceed $100 as it was confined entirely to the one room. No insurance was carried.   So deep was the mud and mire along Twenty-second avenue that the large motor truck from No. 1 station sank to the hubs and was compelled to remain about a square away from the house.   Mrs. Blair, in rescuing the children, severely burned the fingers of her right hand.

Hi I am seeking any information on a Harry H. Salyards who was married to Ruth Varner, daughter of William D. and Margaret F. "Maggie" (Shetrom) Varner. I know that he died on April 21, 1962, ten years before his wife died in 1972. I know that he and his wife at time of his death lived in Altoona area. I was also wondering if there was any various spelling to his last name, too. Here a example of one various spelling for his wife Ruth mother's maiden name can be spelled Sheterom. I am distant related to Ruth via her mother Margaret. Margaret father Chris Sheterom/Shetrom was my great great-grandfather Frederick "Fred" Shetrom brother. So any information would be grateful. Christy Varner

Please reply directly to Michael regarding this article. I'm just passing it along to you for him. Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael S. Caldwell To: Judy Banja Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 3:58 PM Subject: 1878 Train Accident Article Altoona, PA: Altoona Morning Tribune, issue of Friday, 13 September 1878, p. 4, cols. 1-3 FEARFUL COLLISION. NINE MEN JAMMED INTO A WRECK AT NINTH STREET CROSSING. Two Persons Probably Fatally Injured. Yard Supervisor McCully's Feet Mashed and Amputated, and Assistant Conductor Johnson Terribly Bruised and Cut--Several Others Badly Hurt. Some Narrow Escapes. Full Particulars of the Accident. The driver of C.C. Stanberger's grocery wagon about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon rushed into the store at the corner of Seventeenth street and Eighth avenue and communicated with a blanched face and trembling lips the startling intelligence that five men had just been killed by the cars at the railroad crossing at Ninth street. The news was soon distributed throughout the neighborhood, and a crowd of people ran in the direction of the accident, where already many people had assembled, the blood-curdling facts having previously penetrated to many sections of the town. While the information was exaggerated as to fatal results the number of wounded people was understated. Nine persons had been hurt in various degrees, and the reports and rumors were of a sufficiently terrifying and shocking nature to create the wildest excitement throughout the city. Men were struck speechless with astonishment, women wrung their hands in agony, and children wept tears of fear; for who could tell whose brothers, husbands or fathers lay mangled and bleeding on the track? When a TRIBUNE reporter arrived at the scene of the accident, a few yards below Ninth street, the unfortunate victims had been removed, and the remains of two cars, one of which was not recognizable as the costly and valuable "trackometer," was all that was left to give evidence of a frightful collision. A heavy box-car loaded with coal was bearing its immense weight upon the wreck of the trackometer, which had been shot under the freight car with fearful velocity and split and broken into hundreds of pieces.. A lot of railroad iron with which it was ballasted was being taken from the ruins, and large quantities of broken iron and wood of all the kinds used in the construction of the cars were scattered about in dire confusion. Workmen were removing the debris as rapidly as possible, while knots of people stood about discussing the matter and the probable results to the men who were so unlucky as to be caught in the disaster. There were there persons who could have been witnesses of the calamity who, with no desire to see fellow beings crushed and mangled under the wheels of clashing railway cars, closed their eyes when the final crash came, and only saw what they could not avoid--the inevitable finale of two trains going in opposite directions upon--practically at the time--one track. The noise was terrific, and when fearful eyes were opened broken and bruised bodies met their gaze. HOW IT HAPPENED. About 3 o'clock P.M. a party of employes of the railroad company started from Mr. McCormick's office, at the upper end of the yard, for the purpose of proceeding to the office of James H. Cramer, train dispatcher, at the extreme lower end of the yard. They were aboard of engine No. 910, which was pushing the "trackometer" car, the uses and general appearance of which is so generally known to our people that a description is not necessary. Suffice it to say, for the benefit of the unfamiliar, that to a casual observer the trackometer would, at a short distance, have the appearance of a small pleasure car. Upon the car were Joseph H. Sands, the yard master; C.P. McCully, yard supervisor; Special Conductor James Boyd, of Pittsburgh, and Griffith Garrard, a passenger brakeman. The engine crew consisted of George M. Jackson, engineer; Taylor Grant, conductor; Joseph Johnson, assistant conductor; S.W. Arble, fireman, and D.W. Baumgardner, brakeman. The car proceeded on its way, and the rate of speed at which it passed down the yard is put by some as low as twenty miles an hour, and by others as high as thirty-five. The majority of the reports, however, which are of course conflicting, agree in the statement that the rate of speed was an unusually rapid one. Orders had been given to run fast, and the engineer complied, as it was generally understood that there was a clear track. The car was noticed flying down the rails, and some speculation was indulged in as to the probable consequence of a possible accident. All went well until a curve near Ninth street was reached, when suddenly there was noticed a car ahead, which appeared to be occupying the same track as the one upon which the party was riding. It took but a moment to satisfy the engineer of the danger, and the engine was immediately reversed, but the condition of the track and the impetus the iron horse had received operated against a stoppage. The feelings of the occupants can be better imagined than described. Each one thought only of escape, and, with bated breath, each watched the opportunity. Some succeeded in jumping, while others were hurled with tremendous force, as they themselves and the spectators thought to instant death, among the ruins of the wreck. The last box-car of a freight train was almost out of the way when the little trackometer, propelled by the powerful motor in its rear, was dashed into and under the car, raising it from its wheels and crushing the diminutive concern almost level with the earth. Then there was a hurrying to and fro and the search for the injured, many of whom were observed as they were THROWN INTO THE DEATH MILL, began. [sic] With the exception of Messrs. Sands, McCully and Johnson, the men succeeded in jumping from the engine and from the trackometer before the collision occurred. Mr. McCully was taken from the ruins with both feet mashed terribly; Mr. Johnson was very seriously hurt on the head and internally, while Mr. Sands escaped with a broken arm and a couple of slight cuts, although considerably shocked. James Boyd, the special conductor, was unable to get out of the car in time to escape being caught by them, was thrown by the concussion clean through the cab and landed on top of the end of the engine's boiler, behind the steam gauge. Griffith Garrard, the passenger brakeman, remained on the trackometer as long as he thought safe in the hope that the engine would be checked, and when within about twenty feet of the freight car jumped and fell on a parallel track. Geo. M. Jackson, the engineer, jumped and alighted on some person whom he took to be Garrard, which broke his fall and probably saved his life. Taylor Grant, conductor, jumped when about three car lengths from the freight car, and was thrown for a considerable distance. He got off with some ugly cuts on his hands, and was walking on the street in an hour or two afterward. S.W. Arble, the fireman, jumped, and fell on his head and shoulders. His injuries, though severe, are not dangerous, and he was taken to his home on Sixteenth street. Mr. Arble has had several narrow escapes on the railroad, and to-day rejoices in a sound leg which he owes to his persistent refusal to permit amputation when cut up in an accident less than a year ago. D.W. Baumgardner, the brakeman, sprang from the engine when within a few feet of the subsequent wreck, sustaining half a dozen severe cuts on his head and face and a three-inch cut to the bone below his right knee-joint. He was supported as far as Ninth street, when his strength failed him, and he was carried to his home at Ninth street and Eleventh avenue. THE INJURED AT THEIR HOMES. Joseph B. Johnson resides at No. 2113 Seventh avenue. The unfortunate man remained in the vicinity of the disaster for some time, when a stretcher was procured and he was placed in a wagon and conveyed to his home between 4 and 5 o'clock. A TRIBUNE reporter visited the residence last night. Dr. Findley, of Twelfth street and Eighth avenue, who attended him, told the family that he believed Mr. Johnson's right lung was torn in some manner; two of his ribs were broken, beside other internal injuries, and he is very dangerously cut about the head. Mr. Johnson is the support of a wife and six children. His condition last night was critical, and he was suffering intense agony. It had been reported early in the evening that he was dead. People in the neighborhood say that the wagon in which he was taken home was roughly driven, and that the injured man begged piteously to be taken out and carried. Mrs. Johnson is a slight woman, but she exhibited a great deal of firmness under the trying circumstances, and poured out her husband's medicine with a very steady hand. As but one person had volunteered to watch with him during the night Mayor Hurd said he would procure additional assistance. Messrs. Sands, McCully, Boyd and Garrard were carried to the Logan House, where they were attended by Drs. Wm. R. Findley, Christy, Walker, Rowe, Allen and others. Dr. Fay was at Bell's Mills, and as Mr. McCully especially requested that he attend to his injuries. Mr. John Reilly, superintendent of transportation, sent an engine after him. Mr. McCully lay in room 126, a pleasant third-story apartment of the Logan House. He reclined upon a stretcher, and when a reporter entered Dr. Walker was at the head of the couch administering ether to the wounded young man. The amputation of both feet about half-way to the knee had already been very successfully performed by Dr. Fay, assisted by Dr. Christy, and the arteries and veins were being closed. Mr. McCully is not injured internally, but his hands are slightly bruised, upon which he fell as he jumped. The wheels ran over his feet, and he was carried under the wreck. He moaned considerably at times even when under the influence of the drug, and turned once or twice. The physicians say that few men stand an amputation so well as he. During the evening, after the effects of the ether had passed off, he chatted pleasantly with friends who called, but a little later, while reaction was taking place, the visitors were limited, as McCully was not feeling quite so well. However, it is the opinion of the doctors that unless tetanus or some unlooked for change supervenes the patient will undoubtedly recover. Word of the sad occurrence was sent to Mr. McCully's family at Ardmore, Pa. James Boyd occupied room 96. Mr. Boyd has some ugly and deep cuts about the face and head, one near his right temple being especially noticeable. His face and nose are swollen. Beyond this and a generally "stove up" condition, he said he felt very well. In dragging himself out of the debris of the cab of the engine, which was badly wrecked, he tore his pantaloons and vest. His escape, in his condition, was miraculous. There are no internal injuries in his case. Mr. Boyd's wife was telegraphed for and is probably with him at this hour. Griffith Garrard, whose residence is at Pittsburgh, sat upon a chair in the Logan House in room 94. As a reporter entered Mr. Garrard treated him with a pleasant "How do you do," and turning around exposed a face literally covered with strips of white court-plaster. When he fell on the track after jumping his face struck a rail, and he received a deep gash on the nose between the eyes and several severe cuts on the forehead. He was also cut and bruised in the left side and upon his hands. His injuries, while severe, are not serious. Mr. Sands was in bed in room 100. His broken arm had been set. His bruises did not amount to much, but he felt somewhat shaken up. Mr. Sands was resting easily and was receiving every attention. A visit to the residence of Mr. Baumgardner, who lives with his mother on the corner of Ninth street and Eleventh avenue, revealed the fact that he was suffering very little pain. It was thought by many that Mr. Baumgardner had been more seriously hurt than was at first supposed, but Dr. Hall, who was called in, has no fears for him. His mother says she heard the noise of the collision and started to run to the railroad crossing, some one having told her that David was killed. Another person informed her that he was not hurt, but she met the men who were taking him home. Mrs. Baumgardner said the young man complained a great deal of pain in his head, and could not relate anything in regard to the calamity. At last account Mr. Baumgardner was doing very well, and the doctor was of opinion that he would be all right in a few days. THE ENGINEER'S STORY OF THE COLLISION. Mr. George M. Jackson, the engineer, who lives in Sixth avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, and who only escaped being under the wreck by about five feet, saved his life by unwittingly jumping upon Garrard. He suffered some bruises and cuts in the knees and a three-cornered gash was made in the thumb of his left hand. Mr. Jackson displayed presence of mind on this occasion that is worthy of special mention. His story is perhaps the most lucid explanation of the mass of conflicting reports. He said that he had received verbal orders to run the trackometer rapidly through the yard--the idea evidently being to test the rails. Going down he said he noticed some cars in motion, and presumed they were on No. 1 south siding, as it was understood the way would be clear. A closer view strengthened his opinion that the cars were on the same track with his engine. He immediately reversed the engine, opened the throttle and gave it steam, and applied the airbrake. The track was wet and slippery and in such a condition that the wheels slid, and all the power of the engine was fruitless to check the impetus it had gained. The car that was struck was the last of a train of thirty freights that were in motion and crossing from the south track to the north side. The train, he says, was loaded with coal. The engine was detached from it at the time, and it was the intention to swing across to another track for the purpose of "dropping" the loaded cars to a siding at the lower end of the yard. When Mr. Jackson saw the imminent danger he pulled the whistle rope. On his first attempt to reverse the engine the reverse lever slipped, and he reversed again, and it was at this time that he opened the throttle and gave the engine steam. Had it not been for the slippery condition of the rails the engine would doubtless not have run into the car, and of course, as soon as a body not easily moved was struck the engine recovered equilibrium, as it were, and shot back with almost as strong momentum as with which it ran into the freight car. It was at this point that Mr. Jackson's presence of mind was exhibited. Recovering himself, he perceived the engine moving away from the wreck. He remembered the open throttle and the consequent head of steam, and he made a dash for the engine, climbed upon her, and walked over the footboard to the cab. He was unable to observe the throttle through the mass of debris, but succeeded in scraping away enough of the broken material to enable him to find the throttle, which he closed, and the engine came to a halt. Otherwise there is no telling the result, with the machine tearing up the yard with the velocity at which it started. Jackson then got down from the engine and fell exhausted in his father's arms, when he was conveyed to his home in a carriage. A physician dressed his wounds, and he felt able to take supper with the family, but soon after, not feeling quite so well, he lay down. No fears are entertained for him, as he is not injured internally. THE VERY LATEST FROM THOSE SERIOUSLY HURT. A TRIBUNE reporter again visited Mr. Johnson's residence about 1 o'clock this morning and found that he had been resting easy since 9 o'clock and was then sleeping. He complained somewhat of his legs and a pain in his right breast. Mrs. Johnson said she feared the worst, as he had been in bad health most of the summer and had lost much time. About 2:30 o'clock this morning reports reached this office that Mr. Johnson had died after the TRIBUNE reporter saw him at 1 o'clock, and the news had been telegraphed to relatives. Inquiry at the telegraph offices showed that no dispatches had been sent. Reports from Messrs. McCully, Sands, Garrard and Boyd up to 1 o'clock this morning were that each felt well in proportion to their different conditions. A rumor is to the effect that the person who was intrusted with the written instructions to the party on the engine and trackometer carried them around in his pocket until too late for delivery. There is no voucher for the truth of this, however. ___________________________ Altoona, PA: Altoona Tribune, issue of Saturday, 14 September 1878, p. 4, col. 2 THE COLLISION. Condition of the Injured Men Yesterday--Mr. Johnson's Critical Situation. There is little more to relate in connection with the accident in the yard in this city on Thursday afternoon, which was for many hours the sole topic of conversation and speculation. As the excitement dies away men resume their occupations, thinking of the narrow escape of all concerned from death, and each having their theory of how the collision occurred. The rumor in regard to the person who it was understood had carried instructions about in his pockets until too late to be delivered seems to have no foundation in fact. The same party did not know that the train was not running upon correct time, and no orders had been given to keep a clear track. Engineer Jackson was governed, he says, by orders from Mr. Sands, and if he had thought there was a probability of obstructions upon the rails he certainly would have kept a lookout. The condition of the wounded men yesterday, with the exception of Joseph B. Johnson, was very favorable. Mr. Johnson was not so well last evening as the night before, though when a reporter called he was sleeping, and the information was given that from 2 o'clock until 8 yesterday morning he had slept well. His constitution is weak and his previous ill health is a drawback. The physician in attendance states that his condition is very critical, and he may die at any time. Mr. Johnson sustained, among his other injuries, a fracture of the skull over his left eye. His pulse was regular last evening, although there was a tendency to coldness in his hands and feet. Mr. McClellan, superintendent of the Logan House, very kindly carried him some nourishment yesterday, and instructions were left that if the injured man desired anything the family should send word to the hotel. Mr. Johnson's family is large, and the unfortunate man is probably in need. Some gentlemen were conversing in regard to his circumstances and Councilman Mateer started a list with fifty cents for his benefit, which was received at this office. Any money donated by friends of the family will be sent to them from the TRIBUNE office if the donors please to leave it at this establishment. Mr. McCully was resting easily yesterday, it was said at the Logan House. Some of his friends have arrived. Mr. Boyd's wife came in answer to a telegram night before last, and returned to Pittsburgh yesterday for some necessaries. His sister was nursing him when a reporter called last evening, and he appeared to be comfortable. Mr. Garrard said he felt all right with the exception of his head. The bone of his nose was split, and this gave him some uneasiness, but as he could breathe freely through it he thought it would be in time. In fact, he spoke of being about again in a day or two. Mr. Sands was all right with the exception of some stiffness. Messrs. Arble, Baumgardner and Jackson are all doing well. Taylor Grant, as was reported yesterday, was able to be about soon after the accident. _______________________ Altoona, PA: Altoona Tribune, issue of Monday, 16 September 1878, p. 4, col. 1 The Condition of the Injured on Thursday. The condition of Mr. Joseph Johnson, so dangerously hurt in the collision on Thursday afternoon, was not improved yesterday. He was breathing with more ease last evening, although a bad feature of his case was the fractured bone over his eye pressing against his brain, causing his mind to wander at time. His situation is not such as to encourage hope of his recovery. The balance of the injured men were still improving. It was reported that Mr. McCully had a sinking spell, but such was not the case. Mr. Arble walked down street on Saturday. LATER--DEATH OF MR. JOHNSON. Information reached this office about 2 o'clock this morning through Captain E.L. Russ, the brother-in-law of Mr. Johnson, whose condition was so precarious about 9 o'clock last night, that the unfortunate man died at twenty minutes to 2 A.M. ________________________________ Altoona, PA: Altoona Tribune, issue of Wednesday, 18 September 1878, p. 4, col. 3 Funeral of Joseph B. Johnson. The funeral of Joseph B. Johnson, one of the victims of last Friday's yard collision, will take place this (Wednesday) afternoon. The funeral services will be held in the Eighth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, whither the remains will be taken from his late residence.

The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. Wed. 9 Aug. 1876 issue. We clip the following article from the Ebensburg Freeman, of the 4th inst., in reference to the sad death of of Mr. Simon Sultzbach, a former citizen of Hollidaysburg, where he was quite popular, and had many friends, who will read the mournful story of his death, wih sorrow: SAD DEATH FROM AN OVERDOSE OF MORPHIA It is our painful duty this week to chronicle the death under very lamentable circumstances of our worthy young friend and townsman, Mr. Simon Sultzbach, manufacturer and dealer in cigars etc., which occured at a quarter past seven o'clock on Wednesday evening last. Mr. S., in company with a couple of young friends, paid a visit to Loretto on Monday afternoon, where he had an attack of fits, to which he was said to be subject on certain occasions, but returning home in the evening apparently not much the worse for the ordeal through which he had passed. Previous to going to bed, however, he was known to be suffering a great deal with neuralgia, and, as was his habit, took a dose of morphia for the apparent purpose of alleviating the pain, but either through mistake or with full knowledge of what he was doing, swallowed an inordinate quanity of the anaesthetic. Soon after this he retired to bed, and nothing more was thought of the matter until about noon the next day, when the fact that he had not left his bed attracted the attention of the lady of the house of which he was lodging, and she sent her little son to awaken him. The lad did not succeed in arousing him. however, and so reported to his mother, who was not long in discovering that the apparent sleeper was in an unconscious condition. The alarm was given forthwith, and ere long Dr's Plank and Evans were summoned, but it was then found too late to afford him any relief. Dr. John Lawrence, of Johnstown, was also telegraphed to on Wednesday, but only arrived, by private conveyance from Cresson, a half hour or so before death ensued, and of course could do nothing for the stricken man. >From the time his condition was first discovered until he breathed his last, he did not mutter a word and was seemingly unconscious of anybody or anything about him, though his writhings and moanings indicated very plainly that he was suffering great pain, which continued with more or less intensity until death put an end to his struggles. His relatives in Philadelphia were informed by telegraph of his condition as soon as it was ascertained that there was little or no hope for his recovery, and two of his brothers arrived here on Wednesday night's train only to find poor Simon a corpse. Even apart from the distressing circumstances which marked the closing scenes in the life of our young friend, there are few if any in this community whose death would excite more sincere or widespread sorrow than has the early demise of Mr. Sultzbach. Geniel and generous in his nature, with a pleasant word and a kind deed for everybody, he was a universal favorite whereever known, his cheery voice and ready wit ensuring him a cordial welcome in all circles and among all classes of our people; and now that he has been called from time to eternity we feel sure that his memory will long be cherished by a host of warm friends who knew him but to love him and named him but to praise. His remains were last night taken to Philadelphia for interment. We did not learn his age, but presume it was about 28 years. Peace to his ashes. M.S.

Deaths from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. MADIGAN - Stephen Madigan made his appearance on the streets of West Huntingdon on Sunday, 11th inst. intoxicated and quarrelsome. Upon being remonstrated with by Wm. Sturtzman, he struck the latter who then knocked him down with his open hand. After this Madigan lived till Monday night. A post mortem examination disclosed no outward evidence of violence, but there was clotted blood upon the brain and death resulted from congestion. Mr. Sturtzman has been committed to jail to await a judical inquiry. Wed. 21 June 1876 issue. Wm. Sturtzman, arrested on the charge of causing the death of Stephen Madigan, in Huntingdon, on the 11th inst., was taken before Judge Dean on Monday and released on entering bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance in August court. Wed. 28 June 1876 issue. GIBSON - July 2d, 1876, of dropsy, at Frankstown, Pa., Mrs. Eliza Gibson, aged 45 years, 9 months and 5 days. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. NIGHT - In Catharine township, June 21st, 1876 , Eliza B. Night, aged about 83 years. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. SHINEFELT - In Williamsburg, June 28th, 1876, John Shinefelt, aged 73 years, 4 months, 15 days. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. MITCHELL - In Millville, June 16th, 1876, Gracie Rebecca, daughter of G.S. and M.A. Mitchell, aged 1 year, 9 months and 10 days. The youngest, the pet and joy of the household, has been taken, and the parents are left mourning. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. KINSEL - May 30th, 1876, at her residence, near Eldorado, Blair Co., Pa., Mrs. Anna M. Kinsel, aged 88 years, 3 mo., and 9 days. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. John H. Stiffler, residing near this place. She had attained a great age, and during the last years of her life was a great sufferer. Her remains were interred, the following day, in the Brethren's graveyard, followed by a large concourse of friends and family. Wed. 12 July 1876 issue. STITT - Departed this life July 7th, 1876, after a lingering illness, at her home near Claysburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Stitt, aged 55 years, 9 months and 23 days. Wed. 19 July 1876 issue. EICHOLTZ - July 15, 1876, near Frankstown, Pa., Mrs. Eva Eicholtz, aged 59 years, 7 months and 27 days. Wed. 19 July 1876 issue. BUNKER - In Altoona, July 13th, 1876, Hettie, infant child of Benjamin and Louisa Bunker, aged 5 months. Wed. 19 July 1876 issue. KEPHART- MCDONALD - Among the slain in the late Indian massacre are said to two former citizens of Latrobe named Jacob H. Kephart and Wm. McDonald. Wed. 26 July 1876 issue. GOODLOE - Miss Sarah Goodloe of Portage, Cambria county, aged nineteen years, daughter of a leading citizen of that place, was bitten by a rattlesnake while picking berries on Wyckoff Mountain, on July 19th, a mile and a half from home, and being unable to reach home died a frightful death in the woods. She was accompanied by two little girls, one of whom hastened to the village with the news, and two physicains repaired to the spot as soon as possible, only to find her in the agonies of death. One of the little girls, Laura Webb, says that when the snake struck Miss Goodloe they were near the top of the ridge, and were about to start home, having their pails filled with berries. Miss Goodloe threw herself on the ground shrieking, and the little girl saw the snake still hanging to her leg. She ran up and seized it by the tail jerked it loose, and killed it with a club. The deceased young lady was the only surviving child of her father, whose wife and son met with violent deaths, the former dying from lockjaw caused by a needle in her foot and the later having been gored to death by a bull. Wed. 26 July 1876 issue. IMLER - Ephraim Imler and son, were killed by a boiler explosion at his saw mill, at Rays Hill, Fulton county, on Monday. Wed. 9 Aug. 1876 issue. M.S.

I meant Walter family. Jacob Walters and the Rudolph Walter family are not related. The book in the Claysburg library was written by a cousin, now deceased and it is in detail. I am in the middle of a remodel or I would have that info on hand, right now I can only remember the cousin who wrote the book first name was Paul. I need valid info about Jacob Walters, what country he came from and when. I know he was born in 1758. I know he was a surveyor, I know he fought in the Rev war. I know when he died, I know his children's names. I am generations apart from cousins who may be related. The Walters did not have a lot of sons with the Walters name. My father was the last born in his family and I was the last born daughter of his. I may be the only one who cares about Jacob at this point. I don't even think the Leighty family know they are related to Walters and two Walters daughters married Leighty's. Please don't send me any more Claysburg Walter info, that would be my Mom's side who was a Ritchey etc. and I have enough info on all of them. That family unequivocally has nothing to do with Jacob Walters. Susan Powers wrote: > It's been proven over and over that Jacob is not from the Water family > from Claysburg/Bedford. Trust me. I got this from the Claysburg > library from another person who wrote a book trying to prove a > connection and in doing so proved there was NO connection. > > > On 1/6/2010 6:29:24 PM, Janet L. Gray (janetgray@zoominternet.net) wrote: > > Descendants of > > Rudolph Walter > > [Image] > > Generation No. 1 > > 1. RUDOLPH WALTER1 was born 1696 in germany. He married HANNAH > BARBARA ---- > > -. > > Children of RUDOLPH WALTER and HANNAH are: > > A. CATHARINE2 WALTER. > > B. MATTHIAS WALTER, d. 1780. > > C. JOHN HENRY WALTER, b. December 1736. > > D. MARIA APOLO WALTER, b. 24 March 1759. > > [Image] [link: www.motherbedford.com/MiscGen.htm][Image] [link: www. > > motherbedford.com/MiscGen.htm][Image] [link: www.motherbedford. > > com/WalterGen02.htm] > > [Image] > >

I saw the obituary typed below in the latest email I received. From my research and "The Toss of a Coin, The History Of Duncansville" this is Jacob Walters (born 1758) daughter. Two of Jacob's daughters married Leighty's. It makes sense because Jacob owned most of the ground from Duncansville into Huntingdon, so I am guessing where Leighty's farm market is, sits on ground once owned by Jacob Walters. Jacob is the one who lost the town of Duncansville. I am STILL trying to find his country of origin. I am his direct descendant. My Dad was Ira Walters, his father was Howard, His father was David Samuel, His father was David and then finally Jacob. The book has written that Jacob's father was yet another David. I have searched everywhere for a country of origin, if anyone knows anything, PLEASE forward me the information. It is my biggest brick wall and this man has been lost in history other than the notation that he lost a town being named after him due to a toss of a coin. It doesn't seem fair somehow. LEIGHTY - In Duncansville, April 22d, 1876, Mrs. Sophia Leighty, in her 74th year. Wed. 3 May 1876 issue.

Deaths from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. LAMISON - On PIney Creek, March 30th, 1876, Oscar Earl Lamison, aged one year, four months, three weeks and one day.. Wed. 26 April, 1876 issue. MARSH - Stewart Marsh, a young man of sixteen, residing in Taylor township, Cambria county, fell while running, on Saturday week, and broke his neck, causing instant death. Wed. 26 April 1876 issue. SUSSERMAN - George Susserman, an enployee in the railroad yard at Tyrone, was caught under the wheels of a moving train the other day, and both legs were so terribly mangled that he died soon after. Wed. 26 April 1876 issue. KONG - Samuel Kong, aged fourteen, of Prospect borough, Cambria county, fell off a freight train on which he was stealing a ride, on Saturday week, and had both arms mangled, one ear torn off, and received some bad bruises about the head, death resulting on Monday. Wed. 26 April 1876 issue. ELLIOTT - John Elliott, a well known Altoona character, supposed to be partly Indian, and called "Indian John", died from the effects of an overdose of laudanun, on Saturday last. He served in the late war, was badly wounded and drawed a pension of $18 per month. Wed. 26 April 1876 issue. ROSE - Jacob Rose, of Scalp Level, Somerset county, has, it is alleged, died from wounds inflicted by John J. Sease. The two had lived neighbors, and a few days ago Rose went to Sease's saw mill to buy lumber. The proprietor of the establishment got into a quarrel with Rose's son, when Rose interfered and Sease struck him across the head with a heavy lath fracturing his skull. Wed. 26 April 1876 issue. LEIGHTY - In Duncansville, April 22d, 1876, Mrs. Sophia Leighty, in her 74th year. Wed. 3 May 1876 issue. MCFARLAND - DEATH OF A VENERABLE LADY - Mrs. Leana McFarland, wife of Wm. McFarland, Esq., after a lingering illness, died in this place, on Tuesday 25th April. Mrs. McFarland was one of the oldest residents of this county, but was born in Staunton, Va., on the 5th of June, 1803, and was married on the 18th of November, 1825, having lived with her husband 51 years. She leaves an aged husband, and many decendants. She was a kind hearted neighbor, an affectionate wife, a loving mother, and she leaves many loving relatives and sympathizing friends. Her remains were followed to the Presbyterian cemetery on Thursday, by sorrowing relatives and friends. Wed. 3 May 1876 issue. STEPHENS - Professor James A. Stephens, for many years and until lately principal of the Huntingdon Academy, died at that place, of consumption, on Saturday week, aged forty-five years. Wed. 3 May 1876 issue. HENRY - At Henrietta, Blair Co., Pa., at the residence of his son Frank, William Henry, of this place, in the 82 years of his age. Wed. 17 May 1876 issue. BELL - Mrs. Mary Bell, relict of the late Hon. James M. Bell, died in this place, on the 10th instant. aged 66 years. Wed. 24 May 1876 issue. AUSTIN - Neal Patton has been arrested in Cambria county, on the charge of the murder of Peter Austin, on the Bell's Gap railroad. Austin having died from wounds inflicted by Patton. Wed. 24 May 1876 issue. SALLENBERGER - Samuel Sallenberger, aged 15 years, of Friend's Cove, Bedford county, blew into a gun to see whether it was loaded, when he slipped, the hammer fell, and he was killed instantly. The gun was loaded only with a tow wad. Wed. 24 May 1876 issue. SULLIVAN - Some days ago, John D.Sullivan, a carpenter in the employ of Morrison, Bare & Co., at Roaring Springs, whilst putting a handle on a chisel, slipped and fell upon the chisel, which penetrated his body, causing his death in a few minutes after. Wed. 24 May 1876 issue. MANN - Wm. Mann Jr., who was blown up and killed in the recent explosion of the steamboat Pat Cleberne, at Evansville, Indiana, was the senior member of the firm of Wm. Mann Jr. & Co., of Lewistown. The remains were interred at the family burying ground near Reedville. He was a moral and correct business man. He was in the 40th year of his age. A wife and three children survive him. Wed.31 May 1876 issue. MCINTYRE - BURNED TO DEATH - On Friday afternoon of last week, Mrs. McIntyre, mother-in-law of Peter Denny, of East Tyrone, was burned so severly that death ensued in a few hours. She and a boy were burning brush in a clearing near Bald Eagle Furnace. She was at one end of the clearing and he at the other. By some means her clothes took fire, and being badly frightened she ran and screamed for help. The boy hearing and seeing her, ran to her as rapidly as possible, and both of them succeeded in extinguishing the flames after all the clothing from her waist to her feet were consumed. She was conveyed to the residence of her son-in-law, where medical assistance was summoned, but to no avail. After suffering intensely until three o'clock the following morning she died. Her legs, body and arms were burned to a crisp, but her face was uninjured. She was about seventy years of age. A sad ending for such an extended life. Her remains were interred in the Tyrone cemetery on Sunday. --Herald Wed. 31 May 1876 issue. LIGHTCAP - Mrs. Lightcap, wife of J.C. Lightcap, formerly of this place, died in Pittsburgh, a couple of weeks ago. She was a good mother and wife. Wed. 7 June 1876 issue. MCMANUS - A young man named Thompson Hopkins of Indiana county, was carlessly handling a loaded revolver, a few days ago, when it was accidentally discharged, and instantly killed a young daughter of John McManus. Wed. 14 June 1876 issue. LOWE - June 18th, 1876, John M. Lowe, of Gaysport, in the 29th year of his age. Wed. 21 June 1876 issue. SELLERS - June 8th, 1876, Mr. Samuel Sellers, in Allegheny township, Blair county, Pa., in the 37th year of his age. Wed. 21 June 1876 issue. Johnston - June 14th, 1876, John E. Johnston, of this borough, aged 29 years. Wed. 21 June 1876 issue. RHULE - June 17th, 1876, Mrs. Anna M., wife of Samuel M. Rhule of Hollidaysburg, in the 25th year of her age. Wed. 21 June 1876 issue. MCKEE - June 16, 1876, Mrs. Mary McKee, at Duncansville, of consumption, aged 58 years, 3 months and 24 days. Wed. 21 June 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. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 57 Sheraw, Harry F., s/o George F. and Mary R. Sheraw; b: abt 1920 (calc), Cresson; d; Aug 1942, East Hartford, CN; bur: Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. Swanger, William Harrison, s/o John G. and Martha Jane (Shenefielt) Swanger; b: abt 1903 (calc), Johnstown; sib: Verna (John) Adams, Phillip (Marie Blawn) Swanger, and Grace (George) Schmidt; d: Aug 1942, Warren; bur: Benshoff Cemetery. Sergeant, James; b: abt 1866 (calc); sib: Harry Sergeant; d: Aug 1942, Munster Twp.; bur: St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery, Loretto. Shelbaer, Joseph; b: abt 1936 (calc); d: Aug 1942, Lilly; bur: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Berlin. Shekon, Anna; b: abt 1868 (calc); m: Andrew Shekon; ch: Mrs. Julia Vinglass, Stanley Shekon, John Shekon, and Mrs. Anna Sepanic; d: Aug 1942, Coupon; bur: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Coupon. Sible, Albert E.; m: Dora Uhl; sib: Edward Sible, Cyrus Sible, and Mrs. Minnie Morrison; d: Aug 1942, Somerset; bur: Grandview Cemetery. Speidel, Charles; b: abt 1856 (calc); ch: Robert Speidel and Mrs. Amelia Rodgers; sib: Mrs. Amelia Emmens; d: Aug 1942, Cleveland, OH; bur: Union Cemetery, Hastings.

If you would like a scanned copy of the following obituaries please contact me directly. In your request please include the year, volume, and page number. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 56 Shaver, Anna Clarissa, d/o Thomas Alfred and Anna (Alexander) Mitchell; b: 12 Sep 1859, Belleville, Mifflin Cnty; m: 29 Jul 1875, Newville Shaver; ch: Charles Taylor Shaver, Edythe Shaver, Mrs. Herbert H. McCullough, Carlton Elmer Shaver, Mrs. Pearl Adelaide Struble, Raymond Alfred Shaver, North Clarence Shaver, Helen Bernice Shaver, Mrs. Earl P. Spencer, and Paul Vincent Shaver; sib: Thomas Mitchell (dec'd); d: 14 Aug 1942, Houtzdale; Mt. Union Cemetery. Scott, Walter A., s/o William and Margaret (Wilson) Scott; b: 6 Jun 1854; m: Margaret Ritchie; ch: Herbert Scott, Burun Scott, William Scott, Vergil Scott, Mrs. Lena Shearer, and Mrs. L.E. Mills; sib: Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliland, Alem Scott; d: 15 Aug 1942, Blairs Mills; bur: Cross Keys Methodist Church Cemetery. Smith, Agnes (Rankin); d: Aug 1942, South Lakemont. Sergeant, James; b: abt 1866 (calc); d: Aug 1942, Munster Twp.; bur: St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery, Loretto. Stahl, Mary E., d/o Daniel and Catherine (Hemminger) Barkman; b: abt 1858 (calc), Somerset Cnty; m: Frank Stahl; d: Aug 1942, Sipesville; bur: Samuels Lutheran 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. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 55 Saas, James P., s/o Jacob and Julia (Thorn) Saas; b: 8 Dec 1865, Kingston, NY; sib: Charles Saas; d: Aug 1942, Altoona. Shetrom, Richard W., s/o Richard W. and Ruth (Sheets) Shetrom; b: 12 Aug 1942; d: 12 Aug 1942; bur: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Saxton. Schachtner, Mary M., d/o Frederick and Barbara (Schad) Kress; b: 11 Jul 1897, Nuremburg, Germany; m: Anton Schachtner; ch: John Schachtner; sib: Mrs. Julia Wolfscher; d: Aug 1942; bur: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Stinely, Susan (House); b: 31 Aug 1860; m: Edward Stinely; ch: Charles Stinely, Howard Stinely, Mrs. Thomas McKenzie, Miltard Stinely, Mrs. Sarah Murphy, Mrs. Bertha Deitle, Mrs. Clair Smith, Mrs. Charles Folk, Mrs. Frank Wilhelm, Mrs. Mahlon Werner, Frank Stinely, and Robert Stinely ; sib: Mrs. Barbara Cober, Mrs. William Boyer, Mrs. Irvin Cook, and Harvey Housel; d: Aug 1942, Clarksburg, WV; bur: Greenville Lutheran 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. Thanks Frank Archie Claar Obituary Collection, 1942, Volume 31, Page 54 Smith, Stanley George, s/o Stanley G. and Minnie (Webster) Smith; b: 27 Apr 1938, St. Michael; sib: Arthur Paul Smith, Albert John Smith, Eugene Ernest Smith, and Nancy Louise Smith; d: Aug 1942, St. Michael; bur: South Fork Cemetery. Seewald, Helen F., d/o D.C. and Elizabeth (Irvin) Foster; m: Charles M. Seewald (d: 26 Jan 1924); sib: Mrs. Lloyd F. Rumbaugh and Mrs. George E. Crampton; d: 17 Aug 1942, Alexandria; bur: Alexandria Cemetery. Slaney, Ernest; b: abt 1880 (calc), St. Pierre, Miquelen, Newfoundland; m: Pauline Knauff; ch: Ernest Slaney and Paulette Slaney; d: Aug 1942, New York; bur: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Geistown. Sakash, Julia, d/o Emery and Mary (Youhas) Sakas; b: 12 Apr 1917; sib: Mrs. Mary Benger, Stephen Sakash, Mrs. Elizabeth Balich, Louis Sakash, Mrs. Ethel Harchik, Emery Sakash, Eugene Sakash, and Eleanor Sakash; d: Aug 1942, Barnesboro; bur: St. John's Cemetery, North Barnesboro.

Marriages from The Register, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. GLENN - WILT - November 25, by Rev. H.C. Pardoe, Mr. William Glenn to Miss Matilda Wilt, both of this county. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 BARR - JOHNSTONE - November 17, by Rev. T.W. Davidson, Mr. Harry Coffey Barr, formerly of Hollidaysburg, to Miss Jane Ann Johnstone, all of Altoona. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. BELL - BOYLES - In Altoona, November 23, by Rev. J.W. Leckie, Mr. Willis Bell, of Westmoreland co., to Miss Celia C. Boyles, of Altoona. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. SHULTZEBERGER - SPROAT - In Altoona, November 14, by Rev. J.W. Leckie, Mr. William Shultzeberger to Miss Sarah F. Sproat, all of Altoona. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. PRESCOTT - BURGUNE - November 29, by Rev. Father Tuigg, Mr. Charles Prescott, of Altoona, to Miss Alice Burgune of St. Augustine, Cambria co. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. BRADLEY - ETTER - November 25, by Rev. S.C. Swallow, Mr. Charles W. Bradley to Miss Sadie Etter, all of Altoona. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. CRYNE - SPECE - November 20, by Rev. S.C. Swallow, Mr. Adison Cryne to Miss Annie Speece, all of Altoona. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. OVERCASH - ROBISON - November 3, by Rev. S.C. Swallow, Mr. Jesse Overcash to Miss Mary E. Robison, all of Altoona. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue TREXLER - BLACK - Nov. 14, by Elias Mosser, Esq., Mr. Adam Trexler, of this county, to Miss Anna M. Black, of Huntingdon county. Wed. 1 Dec. 1875 issue. SWENNERTON - MOORE - October 5, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. D.H. Barron,, Mr. J.F. Swennerton, of Marion , Ohio, to Miss Kaye E. Moore, daughter of Max. K. Moore, Esq., of Frankstown twp., Blair co., Pa. Wed. 8 Dec. 1875 issue. ROSS - FLUKE - In Altoona, October 30, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. D.H. Barron, Mr. George P. Ross, of Williamsburg, Blair county, to Miss Viola Bell Fluke, of Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg. Wed. 8 Dec. 1875 issue. BROWN - HOOD - November 28, at Martinsburg, by Rev. A.C. Geary, Mr. Reuben Brown to Miss Mary Ann Hood, both of Clover Creek, this county. Wed. 8 Dec. 1875 issue. SNARE - GARDNER - September 30, by Rev. S. McHenry, Mr. Simpson Snare to Miss Mary Jane Gardner, both of Marklesburg, Pa. Wed. 8 Dec. 1875 issue. GLASSGOW - KIMBERLING - October 7, by Rev. S. McHenry, Mr. Levi L. Glassgow to Miss Kate L. Kimberling, both of Elizabeth Furnace, this county. Wed. 8 Dec. 1875 issue. STINE - BARNETT - November 7, by Rev. S. McHenry, Mr. John Calvin Stine to Miss Sarah Jane Barnett, both of Claysburg. Wed. 8 Dec. 1875 issue. GREEN - EBERSOLE - At Roaring Spring, November 30, by Rev. Williams, Mr. William W. Green, of Altoona to Miss Lauretta Ebersole, of Roaring Spring. Wed. 15 Dec. 1875 issue. NUMER - CHRISTY - In Altoona,, Nov. 7, by Rev. S.C. Swallow, Mr. E.H. Numer to Miss Jennie E. Christy, all of Altoona. Wed. 15 Dec. 1875 issue. GRIER - DIPNER - On Thursday, December 16, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. D.H. Barron, assisted by Rev. H.C. Pardoe, Mr. George W. Grier, of West Philadelphia, to Miss Kate M. Dipner. The party given on this happy occasion, was one of the largest and best gotten up, that ever came off in our town. Miss Kate was a favorite of our entire community, and the good will and best wishes of our citizens go with her to her new home. May long life, joy and a serene old age, be the lot of the happy couple, and endless happiness on the other side of the mystic river, when their work in this life has terminated. Wed. 22 Dec. 1875 issue. MULHOLLEN - CROSS - December 8, by Rev. George Guyer, Mr. Jos. S. Mulhollen, of Fostoria, Blair co., to Miss Annie M. Cross, of Halfmoon, Centre co. Wed. 22 Dec. 1875 issue. MALLORY - LEWIS - December 9, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. N.H. Miller, Mr. A.H. Mallory of Altoona, Blair co., to Miss Maggie J. Lewis, of Powelton, Centre co. Wed. 22 Dec. 1875 issue. HENRY - LONDON - December 22, by Rev. H.F. King, Mr. Frank Henry, of Henrietta, Blair county, to Miss Sarah London, Hollidaysburg. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. CAMPBELL - YOUNG - December 21, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. D. L. Ryder, Mr. Seth Campbell to Miss Sue Young, both of near Hollidaysburg. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. ICKES - CROFT - Dec. 12 in the M.E. Church, at Bakersville, by Rev. J.W. Cleaver, Mr. John Ickes to Miss Sophia Croft. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. JAMISON - LITTLE - Dec. 24, by Rev. J.W. Cleaver, at Pattonsville, Mr. David C. Jamison to Miss Mary A. Little. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. SNYDER - ROUGH - Dec. 25, by Rev. J.W. Cleaver, Mr. John C. Snyder to Miss Adda Rough. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. LINGENFELTER - FRY - Dec. 23, by A. K. Figart, Esq., Mr. Abraham Lingenfelter to Miss Catharine Fry, both of Springfield Furnace, this county. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. SWITZER - BECHTEL - Dec. 26, by Daniel Shock, Esq., Mr. Adolphus Switzer, of Riddlesburg, Bedford co., to Miss Anna Bechtel, of Claysburg, this county. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. AYRES - SNOBERGER - Dec. 28, by Daniel Shock, Esq., Mr. Joseph Ayres to Miss Sarah Snoberger, all of Greenfield twp., this county. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. ALLERS - GENTER - At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 23, by Rev. A. W. Decker, Mr. William H. Allers, of Huntingdon co., to Miss S. Caroline Genter, of East Freedom. Wed. 12 Jan. 1876 issue. HAPPY NEW YEAR M.S.

Mark your calendar for these two special days. The Blair County Genealogical Society, 431 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 will reopen their doors on Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Come out and start the new year with us and do some research. Also on Sunday January 10, 2010 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. we will have an Open House at the library as we will be celebrating our 30th year as the Blair County Genealogical Society. Tours can be taken either by yourself or someone will go with you, if you need some help. All your questions will be answered by the staff. We have many court house records at the library, such as tax records, deeds, will, marriage applications for Blair County. There are many books on history of communities and events throughout Blair Co. and the state. Come and join us on this special day Looking forward to see you at the library Don Feathers

My ancestor died in 1927 at the Blair Co Home. In what municipality within Blair Co was that located (township, city,e tc.)? Thanks, Ellen

Hi Ellen, Jim Snyder provided that information to the poorhousestory.com folks a while back. You can find it here - http://www.poorhousestory.com/PA_BLAIR_Co.htm Carol Bickel provided the history from Sell. Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellen" <fec33@comcast.net> To: "Blair Co List" <pablair@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:33 PM Subject: [PABLAIR] Death location My ancestor died in 1927 at the Blair Co Home. In what municipality within Blair Co was that located (township, city,e tc.)? Thanks, 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