Frankstown As this is the first letter from this, the oldest town on the Juniata, in the year 1909, we call especial attention to the fact that the Mirror, Altoona's leading paper, will find its way to many homes it has not reached as yet, and our future letters will give all the news as well as some historical facts concerning the Juniata valley every week. We also promise the patrons that the carrier will be informed that the paper must be delivered as soon as it arrives here. Further we would say to the people who get mail on the R. F. D. routes, that if they subscribe for the "People's Paper" it will reach them in good time. Give your subscription to Paul H. Mentzer or send same to Box 14, Frankstown, Pa. At a meeting of Scotch Valley grange No. 150, Patrons of Husbandry, the following officers were elected for 1909: Master, C. C. Young, overseer, John A. Isenberg, lecturer, G. R. Stiffler; Steward, Fred Haller; assistant steward, John Young; chaplain, John Shubert; treasurer, Blair Isenberg; secretary, Olive Stiffler; gatekeeper, Christian Hileman; cares, Emma Young; pomona, Elda Isenberg; flora, Elmira Imler; lady assistant steward, Mattie Shaw; purchasing agent, Jacob Confer William Slippey and G. R. Stiffler; organist, Hattie Miller; and janitor, Leo Dunmire. These officers were installed on New Year's day. A banquet followed the ceremonies. The "Tired Feeling club" held a Christmas meeting at the home of the Misses Miller, Juniata Valley, on Christmas night. The rumors that the classification yards at this place would open up on New Year's day seems to have been only a rumor as more cars are stored now at this place than at any time during the past year. Mrs. William Bouslough is ill at Springdale farm. Mr. Blair McIntyre will sell his stock and farming implements on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 1 o'clock, on the Charles Geesey farm at Geeseytown. Miss Olive Stiffler was showered with post cards on Wednesday. It was her birthday. Mr. James Shoup is now one of Uncle Sam's boys, and is on board one of the governments large battle ships which is at Cuba. Mr. J. King Henry, superintendent of the American lime and stone company, was compelled to relinquish his duties several days this week owing to a lame back. Guy Young of Lower Reese purchased a new pump this week. Mrs. Samuel Mentzer has been removed to Roaring Spring sanitarium for treatment. This is the second time she has been a patient at this institution within a month. Her condition is critical. Miss Olive Slippy, one of our efficient teachers, is spending the holiday season with friends in Pittsburg. Dr. H. M. Stewart of Cambria county, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Stewart, in Sinking Valley. ------------------------------ Williamsburg On Christmas the 65th birthday of George W. Black was celebrated at his home on First street. Mr. Black is a veteran of the civil war and is held in high esteem by his comrades in this community. The party was composed of members of his family. Mr. Black received many useful presents. An enjoyable time was had by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones of Washington, Pa., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Andy Riley, on Plum street. Misses Mary and Anna Campbell of Martinsburg, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Della Schell. Mrs. Frank Smith was a recent visitor among relatives in Huntingdon county. Mrs. Smith has been in bad health for some time. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kauffman of Altoona, were recent visitors here. The borough schools will reopen on Monday morning. Miss Maude Fox of Roaring Spring is visiting her parents in the East End. The cottage prayer service of the Methodist congregation met at the home of Mr. Amos Rabenstien on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Julias Blackburn of Pittsburg were recent visitors here. Miss Idella Loudon spent this week in Hollidaysburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fluke and Mrs. Elizabeth Roller were Altoona visitors this week. Miss Annie Allender and Mr. Clifford Rose have been much improved in health during the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Woods, after spending the holiday vacation with their respective parents in this place, have returned to their home at Elizabeth, Pa. ------------------ Court In Hollidaysburg Grand Juries Returns Commonwealth vs. John Arble, false pretense; prosecutor, John D. Bloomhardt. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Albert Hetrick, violating boarding house act; prosecutrx, Mrs. Jennie Madara. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. George Ickes, desertion of wife and child; prosecutrix, Mary Ickes. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Chauncey Earnest, assault and batter; prosecutor, George A. Glunt. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Margaret Davis, libel; prosecutrix, Mrs. Lu?? Heiser. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Frank Eyre, false pretense; prosecutor, J. W. Wilson. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Braggie Fusco, embezzlement. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. David Duffy and Thomas Delaney. A true bill. Convicted of Assault and Battery. J. W. Sharp was on trial charged with assault and battery, preferred by Constable John L. Roe. Constable Roe stated that on Dec. 24 he went to Sharp's house, 2019 Fourteenth avenue, to replevin a sewing machine. After he was in the house some time, he went to open a door and Sharp struck him a blow in the face and also on the arm. Sharp's brother also took part and rained a few blows on the officer from the rear. Sharp, the defendant, stated that the officer used bad language before his wife and children, and that the officer struck him first. Mrs. Sharp testified that Roe pushed her and struck Sharp first. This morning a jury returned a verdict of guilt as indicted. The defendant was directed to enter his own recognizance, conditioned for his appearance at March sessions, when Judge Shull, who tried the case, will be here to impose sentence. Harry Conrad pleaded guilt to the charge of fornication and bastardy. His sentence was deferred. In the larceny by bailee case against Antis Ellis, the jury found the defendant not guilty. A jury was sworn in the perjury case against Charles A. Tucker, who it is alleged, committed the crime before a justice of the peace. The commonwealth had no testimony to offer and the court directed a verdict of not guilty. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair