DANGERS OF COASTING Two Boys Injured and a Runaway Caused by the Street Being Used for Improper Purposes. It has repeatedly been said that it was a wonder that more persons were not injured because of the indiscriminate coasting indulged in on the streets, and sidewalks of the city by boys of both large and small growth. A few accidents have already been recorded and last night and this morning added two more to the list. Last night a boy named Knepper, in company of a number of others, was coasting down the sidewalks on Second street, and coming to a place in the pavement where it slanted considerably toward the street, the sled on which young Knepper and some others were seated, ran off and into the ditch at the side making a pile up of considerable dimensions, in which Knepper was badly hurt, and had to be carried to his home, where a physician was summoned to attend his injuries. This morning a party of boys were coasting on Eleventh street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, with what is known as a "family sled." On making one of their trips down the hill the sled, heavily loaded with the boys, ran into the delivery sled of Bell & Young, badly breaking it, causing the horse to take fright and run away, and in so doing completely ruined a set of harness. When the boys crashed into the delivery sled they were thrown about in a promiscuous manner, and one little girl, who was in the party, was thrown entirely over the sled. Harry Zeak, one of the boys, whose home is on Sixth avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, had one of his legs broken and had to be carried to his home, where a physician was summoned and reduced the fracture. Another accident, from a similar cause, occurred on Green avenue last night, a boy named Cherry having his nose broken by running into a store-box. All parties are to be notified by the police to cease using the streets for coasting purposes, and any who refuse to obey this order will be arrested for disorderly conduct and treated accordingly. --------------- Notice to Firemen I have received from Hon. John Dean, through Mr. P. H. Walls, a check of $244.75 for services rendered by the firemen of Altoona at the late fires at Frugality. The firemen can get their money by calling at the residence of Chief F. P. Moloy, 934 Seventeenth street. ------------------- The June Term of Court The Legal Mill Merrily Grinding Away Sessions of the Blair county court of Quarter Sessions were held yesterday morning and afternoon. Following is the record of proceedings up to last evening. A rule was granted on Joseph Kandleblader to show cause why he should not pay weekly allowance for support of bastard child. A rule was granted, at the instance of J. L. Calvert, to show cause why municipal lien No. 2,163 should not be marked satisfied. In the case of Samuel March vs. Aaron Leahy and C. and J. Leahy, rules were granted to show cause why judgment should not be entered for want of sufficient affidavit of defense. The view for a public road in Taylor township was confirmed absolutely. H. L. McCully was discharged from imprisonment in the county jail under the insolvent laws. The Grand Jury made returns on the following bills of indictment: Com. vs. Albert Fulton. Violation of the boarding house act. A true bill. Com. vs. David Hanley, William Noll and James Malone. Violation of fish laws. Com. vs. Emil Meyer. Selling liquor without a license. A true bill. Com. vs. William Everts. Assault and battery on Mrs. L. W. Crider. A true bill. Com. vs. Andrew Bennerjr., Samuel Benner. Malicious mischief. A true bill. Disposition was made of the following cases on the list for trial: Com. vs. Joseph Freshkorn. Furnishing liquor to minors. The case was continued to next sessions on account of illness of defendant. Com. vs. Lewis Davis. Charged with entering a building in Altoona owned by Louis Plack, cutting the lead pipes conveying water to the water closets and otherwise injuring the property. The defendant submitted to the charge. Com. vs. James I. Ginter. Charged with forging the name of John Cupp to a promissory note for $25 and payable to the First National bank of Tyrone. This case was tried and jury found the defendant guilty in manner and form as indicated. Com. vs. Jacob Cohn. This was a case of assault and battery, which grew out of an altercation between Cohn and J. S. Smith, two merchants of Tyrone, over business matters. The lie was passed between them and Cohn struck Smith repeatedly while in a heat of passion. No defense was made and the defendant was sentenced to pay a $5 fine and $28.47, the costs of prosecution; further to enter into recognizance to keep the peace for one year. --------------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair