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    1. [PABLAIR-L] Martinsburg Herald, 1911
    2. Mar. 3, 1911 On Tuesday, February 21, Mrs. James Curry of Scotch Valley, was called to the bed side of her stepmother, Mrs. Daniel Ober, of Maria, who was very ill, and who passed away to that better land Wednesday, February 22. Mrs. Curry is now taking care of her invalid father. The funeral of Mrs. Catharine Kephart was held at the home of her son, Alex, last Saturday afternoon, Interment in Carson Valley cemetery. On February 22, at the home of the bride, Rev. Isaac Krider performed the ceremony uniting in marriage Charles Howard Grove and Emma Jane Kirkham. Sorrow usually comes double. Just one week or a little better after the death of our good citizen, Jacob L. Weber, his brother Henry, who resides in the west, died suddenly. February 10, 1911 Brumbaugh-Burget. Wednesday evening, February 1, at 6 o'clock, Mr. emery B. Brumbaugh, and Miss Dora May Burget, were united in the bonds of Holy matrimony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin B. Burget, near Fredericksburg, by Rev. F. R. Zook, in the presence of a near few relatives. Immediately following the ceremony a bountiful supper was served. The groom is one of Clover Creek's best young men. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burget. The couple left Thursday morning to spend a few days in the east. About April first they will begin housekeeping on the farm that will be vacated by the bride's parents. Ritchey-Hall. Mr. Simon Ritchey, of Altoona, and Miss Clara May Hall, of Loysburg, Bedford county, were married at 11 o'clock Saturday morning by Alderman Adam Leake, of Altoona, at his office. Mr. Ritchey formerly resided in Loysburg, but now is employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company in Altoona. He is an industrious young man of exemplary habits. The bride went to Altoona Saturday morning from her home, was met at the station by her future husband, and they at once repaired to the magistrate's office, where the nuptial knot was tied. They will reside in Altoona and have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy married life. A marriage license was granted on Monday to Mr. J. Clarence Berkstresser of Altoona, and Miss Nora Ott, of South Altoona. Both young people formerly resided in Martinsburg. Feb. 3, 1911 Snyder-Miller Thursday evening, January 26, at 6 o'clock, Mr. O. G. Snyder of New Enterprise, and Miss Ada Miller of Foreman, Bedford county, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey M. Miller, in the presence of a number of invited guests. Both the groom and bride are successful school teachers. They will begin housekeeping at New Enterprise. Thursday, January 26, at the residence of Elinas Clapper, Charles W. Clapper and Bertha J. Young were united in marriage by Rev. Isaac Krider. Both are estimable young people of our community. Mrs. William Glenn of Altoona, was a visitor in town over Sunday. David Bowser, a retired farmer, died Saturday at his home at Blue Knob, aged 72 years. William Albright and Miss Elizabeth Ruth Hoover, both of North Woodbury township, were wedded on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m., by the Rev. B. B. Wenger, pastor of the Church of God, at the home of the bride's parents. The couple are very favorably known here among a large circle of friends. The groom is one of the roadmasters of North Woodbury township. The bride is an accomplished young lady. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the following guests: D. S. Hoover, L. B. Falknor, E. S. Burket, Roy Hoover, Charles Hoover, C. H. Shirk, J. C. Putt, and their wives; Mrs. B. B. Wenger, Mrs. William Smith, Andrew Hoover, Robert Hoover, Elvin Smith, Carl Falknor, Orville Falknor, Mary Hoover, D. R. Hoover, Jacob Shirk, John Shirk, Belva Rhodes, Lillian Rhodes, Libbie Funk. January, 1911 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Oscar G. Snyder to Ada Miller, at the home of the bride in Snake Spring Valley, Thursday evening, January 26. The funeral of Joseph Snively Fay was held Friday afternoon. He was bright little fellow and will be missed by all who knew him. Miss Minnie Smouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smouse of this place, and Joseph McConnell of Altoona, were married at Cumberland, Md., on last Friday. They began housekeeping in Altoona on Monday. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

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