Local Laconics Work has begun on the new Seventh ward school house. Mr. J. L. Metzgar has sold his Mambrino colts "Pet" and "Dot" the former to J. D. Hicks, Esq., and the other to Mr. William Russell. Mr. Alex Scheeline has broken ground for an elegant residence on Broad street, almost directly opposite that of Mr. J. B. Hileman. An order was received in the shops yesterday for the erection of thirty-seven freight engines, of which twenty-six are class "R" and the remaining eleven class "M." A sauerkraut lunch will be served this evening at the Rising Sun Hotel on Tenth avenue, of which all lovers of emasculated cabbage are cordially invited to partake. Divine services will be held in Christ Reformed church every evening during this week, except on Good Friday, when services will be held at 10:30 a. m. All are welcome. The Altoona Quoit Club held its first meeting last evening. It is now ready to receive challenges from persons under 16 years of age. Address all communications to D. Myers, No. 910 Seventeenth street, Altoona, Pa. Mr. H. E. Stover, scavenger, of 2312 Broad street, has secured a McKenzie odorless excavator, which will arrive in a few days, when he will be better prepared than ever to clean water closets, cess pools, etc. Look out for his advertisement, which will appear to-morrow. The funeral of Miss Alice Vaughn took place from the family residence yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. High Mass of Requiem was celebrated at St. John's church and interment was made in St. John's cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral. Hollidaysburg Hints A Record of Interesting Happening at the County Capital Fred Hyle, Esq., of Martinsburg, was one of the welcome visitors hereaways yesterday. The Camp of Patriotic Sons of America of this place will hold a meeting this evening in the Grand Army Hall. Mr. S. H. Lemon, of this place, is now enjoying the balmy breezes beneath the shade of the orange groves in Florida. Mr. Julius Well yesterday removed his family to the house on East Allegheny street recently vacated by Mr. J. A. B. Melvin. A vocal and instrumental concert will be given in the Presbyterian church, Duncansville, on Monday evening, April 11, 1887. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. Constable Tierney arrested "Reddy" Miller for mashing in the door of a Mrs. Gogler, who lives in the "stone row," West Walnut street, and lodged the young man in jail. A brood of small chick and a nest of sprightly young rabbits are the seasonable attractions in the show window of Davis' drug store, which afford much amusement for the children. The genial and courteous express agent of this place, Mr. G. W. Silvey, celebrated his forty-ninth natal anniversary on Tuesday last. He says that on that day forty-nine years ago there were six inches of snow on the ground. When you visit Altoona call at the new clothing emporium of McConnell & Saupp, on Eleventh avenue. They have one of the finest stocks in the county to select your Spring suits from; and the prices will suit your pocketbook. The best quality for the lowest price. The Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company have placed several automatic nail cutting machines in their nail factory at this place, as an experiment. It is claimed with the machine one boy can do the work two men could do with the old-style machine. the firm will thoroughly test the machines. Tyrone Topics The Daily Budget of Local Gleanings from the Lower End of the County The Montana ponies hold out well. News is not very scarce, but devilish hard to find. Too late, too late, the birds have flown to more congenial climes. There will soon be a street sprinkler on Main and Juniata streets. Ex-Senator Wallace went to Philadelphia yesterday on Day Express. Masters Horace and Louis Blair returned to their college duties yesterday. Dr. Evans, of your city, was in town yesterday attending to church business. Masters Voght and Hoover returned home from Loretto school yesterday, to spend their Spring vacation. Mrs. H. J. Cornman, of Altoona, is visiting friends and relatives here. She is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harry Africa. Mr. William Lyons, of Pennsylvania Furnace, left for the Quaker City yesterday on a short business and pleasure trip. The cattle brought to Tyrone for slaughtering purposes were never better, but Zerbe handles the finest, therefore the best. Main street will soon be a fine thoroughfare, as Councils have ordered it to be put in good condition clear to the paper mill. J. M. Calderwood, Esq., was reported to be in a very low condition yesterday. He has been confined to the house for some time. Messrs. Flynn, Hoover, Noel, Conrad and quite a number of other good citizens are all away visiting friends in different sections of the State. "When the robins nest we sing," don't forget to get your Spring clothes at Charlie Conrad's, the greatest haberdasher in Western Pennsylvania. Maj. Hanscom, at the corner of Main and Allegheny streets, has on hand a large stock of fishing tackles, guns, revolvers, scissors and cutlery. Repairing done. Prof. Grier, of Birmingham, principal of Mountain Seminary, is still confined to his residence by serious illness. His many friends hereaways wish him a speedy recovery. Civil Engineer Bell is becoming quite famous as an amateur photographer. He has already taken some very handsome pictures that have been much admired by his numerous friends. More Cambria County Licenses At yesterday's sessions of the Cambria county Argument Court, the following additional licenses were granted: Daniel Burk, Gallitzin, tavern; Leonard Hartman, St. Lawrence; Laura Toohey, Conemaugh borough, tavern; William Shaffer, Johnstown, tavern; John B. Gearhart, Johnstown, tavern; and Joseph Dashner, Gallitzin, eating house. Dashner had been refused a license because he is blind. The following were refused; F. W. Hoffman, Henry Thomas and Andrew Abler, Johnstown, tavern. A Taffy Party Miss Sue Louden, who is home from school on a brief vacation, gave a very enjoyable taffy party at the family residence on Broad street last evening. Misses Lizzie Gutelius of Mifflinburg, and Berdie Adams, of Spruce Creek, two vivacious young ladies who are spending a few days in the city as the guests of Miss Louden, were present, and added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. THE TIMES night force bows its acknowledgments for a box of toothsome taffy. Died Martha E. Donnelly, wife of Dennis M. Donnelly, at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, in her twenty-third year. Funeral announcement tomorrow. 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