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    1. [PABLAIR-L] Altoona Mirror, December, 1903
    2. CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS Rev. A. E. W. Coate, Popular Adjutant of the Salvation Army, Breaks His Leg in a Fall on Christmas Eve. Rev. W. E. W. Coate, the popular adjutant of the Salvation Army, who is stationed here, was so unfortunate on Christmas eve as to fall on the slippy pavement in front of the Bon Ton store, on Eleventh avenue, and break his right leg above the ankle. He had been out selling War Crys and the last place he visited was No. 1 fire house. Rev. Coate was removed to the hospital, where he will be confined for some weeks. Shortly before he fell, Adjutant Coate helped to pick up Miss Mary Morning, the daughter of Patrolman Morning, who was seriously injured in front of Stern & Bendheim's. The adjutant was to have preached in the Calvary Baptist church on Sunday morning on "My Gift," but, of course, his sermon will now be postponed. Miss Mary Morning, the 16 year old daughter of Patrolman Michael Morning, was walking down Eleventh avenue about 10:30 o'clock on Christmas eve, and when in front of Stern & Bendheim's clothing store, she fell on the slippy sidewalk and was seriously injured. The fall rendered her unconscious. She was removed to a store and Dr. W. S. Ross was summoned. He said that she was injured internally and was suffering from the shock. Later she was removed to her home, 1222 Third avenue, in a cab. Frank Kune, aged 7 years, of 813 Ninth street, was accidentally shot in the chin on Thursday by a playmate, with a Flobert rifle. The bullet was removed at the hospital. Harry McCahen, of 908 Fourth avenue, received a laceration of the left ring finger Thursday afternoon in the Juniata erecting shops, by a carrier falling on the injured member. He received treatment at the hospital. Thomas Robinson, 2428 West Chestnut avenue, while at work in No. 3 roundhouse, Thursday, fell off an engine and a crowbar fell on his left hand, causing a laceration of the ring finger. The injury was treated at the hospital. Charles Green, a Pittsburg division fireman, who lives at 13271/2 Sixteenth avenue, fell from engine 673 at Twenty-fourth street, Christmas morning at 9:30 o'clock, sustaining a fracture of the right forearm. He was taken to the hospital, where the fracture was reduced. Charles Bodecke, whose home is at Baltimore, a glass worker at the Altoona glass works, fell on the pavement near No. 5 engine house yesterday afternoon, fracturing his left leg. He was removed to the hospital and admitted for treatment. ------------------------------------ MARRIAGE RECORD LING-BISE At 9:30 o'clock on Thursday night Mr. Charles Ling and Miss Daisy Bise, both residents of Frankstown, were married at the parsonage of the First Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. B. C. Conner, officiating. They will reside in Frankstown. HIPPO-SIMINGTON At 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening, Mr. Jesse Green Hippo and Miss Edith Alberta Simington, both of Altoona, were united in marriage by Rev. B. C. Conner, pastor of the First Methodist church. The ceremony took place at 2302 Eleventh avenue in the presence of a few immediate relatives of the happy couple. SEAMAN-ALBRIGHT At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Albright, the parents of the bride, on Locust street, Roaring Spring, December 24, at 8 o'clock p.m., in the presence of a number of invited guests, Miss Melda Florence Albright and Mr. George C. Seaman, of Summerhill, were married by Rev. George M. Glenn. Mr. Seaman is an employee of the Roaring Spring book factory. They will make their home in Roaring Spring. GORSUCH-McKEE At 8 o'clock p.m., December 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos McKee, in Roaring Spring, Mr. Edward Gorsuch and Miss Gertrude McKee, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos McKee, were united in marriage by Rev. George M. Glenn. Miss Bessie Gorsuch, sister of the groom, and Edward Doutrich acting as attendants. After the ceremony the company sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner. The bride was the recipient of many useful and beautiful presents. The bride was a stenographer for D. M. Bare & Co., and is an estimable young lady, highly esteemed by all who know her. Mr. Gorsuch is an excellent mechanic and is engaged in the blacksmithing business in Roaring Spring. OSMAN-MILLER Mr. Harry Osman, of 200 Howard avenue, and Miss Minnie C. Miller, of 1528 Tenth street, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miller, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. C. C. Miller, brother of the bride, pastor of the Second United Brethren church, of Braddock, assisted by Rev. W. W. Williamson, pastor of the First United church, of this city. The groom is an engineer at the silk mill and is a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Osman. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miller. They were attended by Mr. George Robaugh as the groomsman and Miss Dessie Clabaugh as bridesmaid. After a wedding supper the bride were driven to 2202 Eighth avenue, where they will make their future home. MILLER-HAINLEY Mr. Levi Miller, of Linden Hall, Centre county, and Miss Grace Hainley, of this city, were married on Wednesday evening at the bride's home, 1311 Eighth avenue, by Rev. George Murray Klepfer, pastor of the Eighth Avenue Methodist church. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hainley and little Misses Grace and Jennie Miller were flower girls. The ring ceremony was used. The groom is employed in the cabinet shop of the Pennsylvania railroad company. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hainley. Mr. and Mrs. Hainley departed for Centre county to spend the holidays. They will reside in this city. Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair

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