Blair Argument Court Argument court convened this morning with Judge Bell on the Bench. Judge Bell announced that in the matter of Tyrone Gas and Water co. vs. certain members of the Tyrone borough council, the court's decision would be filed on Wednesday. In the case of D. M. Klepser vs. D. M. Klepser and Co., the rule granted to show cause why judgment should not be opened and John D. Soyster let into a defense, returnable next argument court. The liquor license of the McClain House, Altoona, heretofore in the name of J. S. Clossin, was transferred to Richard D. Haupt. Citation award on T. D. Hughes, receiver of Fox & Curtis, to file an account, returnable first day of October term. Subpoena awarded returnable next term, in divorce case of William Nell vs. Wretta Nell. In the estate of John W. Colyer, deceased, appraisement and report of real estate elected to be retained by Mollie Colyer, widow of decedent, confirmed nisi. W. H. Foutz, of Altoona, appointed trustee, under the will of John T. Rainey, deceased, instead of T. B. Patton, trustee and executor. Trustee to give bond in sum of $10,000. Bond of Joseph Diehl, tax collector of Newry borough, in sum of $2,400 approved. Laflin Rand Powder Co. vs. E. C. Wells. Rule to show cause why writ of reprieve should not be set aside. Rule discharged. Chas. Feathers appointed assessor of Freedom township, vice H. C. Feather, deceased. D. E. North appointed auditor, in the estate of Lillie M. Orr, deceased. In the assigned estate of Gardner, Morrow & Co., the assignee is authorized to compromise claim against the Rhoddy Elliott property of $400 for $200 cash. James R. Anderson vs. Edith Anderson, rule awarded, returnable at argument court to show cause why plaintiff should not pay alimony and counsel fees. Report of J. F. Sullivan, auditor in the estate of Thomas Pressell, deceased. Order of sale granted in the estate of Thomas Collins, deceased. Bond for Matthew Howard and D. E. Stacey, executors, in sum of $25,000 approved. In the estate of Anna M. Keckler, deceased, the sale of real estate confirmed to Levi Stiffler, is amended by inserting the name of Linnie M. Stiffler instead of Levi Stiffler. The sale of the limekiln property at Bennington bridge in Allegheny township, belonging to the estate of James Funk, deceased, to Chas. R. Fay, for $4,000 is confirmed nial. Report of D. S. Brumbaugh, auditor, in the estate of Henry Seedenburg, deceased, confirmed nisi. ---------------------- Tyrone News Items The Second Methodist church has commenced the erection of a parsonage on its lot adjoining the church building at Columbia avenue and Eighteenth street. The new bridge or pavement over Schell run, on the south side of West Washington avenue, between Fifth and Sixth streets, was completed on Saturday. Lester A. Miller, the 9 month-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Rutherford, died at the home on Berlin street, Friday afternoon of cholera infantum, and was buried yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Tyrone cemetery. Fred J. Shollar, architect of Tyrone, was the successful competitor in presenting plans and specifications for the new library building at Alexandria, Pa. Samuel Berlin, at his home, No. 19 West Tenth street, on Friday and Saturday entertained his nephew, Hon. A. W. Smith, of McPherson county, Kas. The full membership of Tyrone borough council was present at a special meeting held on Saturday evening. The highway committee was instructed to purchase two carloads of brick to be used for pavements and street crossings. Notices were directed to be given to several property holders throughout town to lay new pavements, or the same would be done by the borough at additional costs. An ordinance to provide for procuring and introducing a full and adequate supply of pure and wholesome water for domestic and mechanical purposes and for protection against fire, was present and read and passed without a dissenting vote. The condemning and appropriating of the Hundred Springs, or if possible, an amicable agreement with the owner, Robert Seeds, as the source of supply was ordered. It also includes instructions to the light and water committee of borough council in connection with the borough solicitor, to proceed at once with all necessary preliminaries to advertise bids for pipe, etc.; the borough surveyor to make all surveys for the construction of the works, etc. Mrs. Jane Stephens, after a week's illness from dysentery, died at the home of her son-in-law, John Roth, at Nealmont, Saturday morning at 11:50 o'clock, at the advanced age 83 years. The deceased, whose maiden name was Irvin, was born in Sinking Valley, and resided in this community all her life. In her early years she was married to Jacob Stephens, who died in Tyrone in the early part of 1883. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, vis. Mrs. John Roth, of Nealmont; Mrs. Mary Boyer of Tyrone; Mrs. Thomas R. Murray, of New York city; William H. Stephens of Philadelphia; Robert B. Stephens, of Bellwood, and John M. Stephens, of Altoona. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, viz: David, Samuel and Elizabeth Irvin, of Tyrone, and Martha Irvin, of Altoona. Deceased was a member of long standing in the First Methodist church in this place. The remains were brought yesterday morning to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Boyer, 126 West Tenth street. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church this morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. W. M. Erysinger, D. D. Interment was made in Tyrone cemetery. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair