Dedication.--The new Bethel, on the corner of Rebecca and Emma streets, Altoona, will be dedicated to the worship of Almighty God, on Sunday, January 17th inst., services commencing at 10 1/2 o'clock A.M. The public generally are respectfully invited to attend. S. S. Richmond Missionary in Charge. ----------------------------- Stabbing Affray.--On Monday last, Christ Feeney and Peter Smith, of this place, had an affray in Fritchey's store, in reference to money which Smith alleged Feeney owed him. Words ran high and finally ended in blows. During the fight Feeney drew a knife and stabbed Smith several times, once in the side, penetrating the lungs and endangering his life. Feeney was immediately arrested and placed in the "Lock Up," and on Tuesday morning constable Ely conveyed him to Hollidaysburg jail, to await the result of Smith's wounds. ------------------------- Masonic.--A. M. Lloyd, of Hollidaysburg, has been appointed D. D. G. High Priest for the counties of Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon and Mifflin for 1864. John Cresswell, of Hollidaysburg, is appointed D. D. Grand Master for the counties of Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Bedford and Fulton, for 1864. --------------------- DIED In this borough, on Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 1863, Mrs. MARGARET JANE HULL, aged about 63 years. On the 3rd inst., Mr. WILLIAM LOUDON, in the 72d year of his age. Mr. Loudon was one of our well-known citizens. Although he had reached a good old age he was until very recently in possession of excellent health, and died after a few days illness. He was one of the early settlers of Blair county, having moved to this section of country more than 50 years ago. When Altoona was built up to its borough limits, Mr. Loudon sold a portion of his farm adjoining on the west for building lots, and soon the town of Loudonsville sprung into existence. He was noted for honesty and generosity towards those with whom he had business transactions, and many who are now the possessors of comfortable homes, bear testimony to his liberality. He had much bodily pain before his death, yet he expressed himself comfortable, as he cheered others, with his faith in the consolation of the Gospel. -------------------------- MARRIED At the M. E. Parsonage, Sept. 17th, 1863, by Rev. Wm. R. Mills, Mr. WM. T. MILLER to Miss MOLLIE J. TROUT, both of Altoona. In Altoona, at the Exchange Hotel, on the 31st Dec. 1863, by Rev. S. J. Berlin, Mr. ABEDNEGO SMITH, of Logan township, to Miss EMERETTA TURNBAUGH, of Antes township, Blair county, Pa. On the 31st. ult., by Rev. A. H. Sembower, Mr. JORDAN S. FOX to Miss REBECCA STANLEY, both of Clearfield county. On the 5th inst., by the same, JOHN S. CALVERT to Miss BELLE KOUGH, both of Logan township. In Wilmore, Cambria county, on the 31st. ult., by the Rev. I. Hackett, Mr. HENRY A. McPIKE, of this place, to Miss ANNIE WARD, of the former place. Thrice welcome, Mac, to the list of happy men, happily mated. Sensible to the last, securing a bedfellow just in time for the cold snap. Knowing Mac to be one of the cleverest fellows this side of sundown, we cannot do otherwise than wish him well, and hope that all the joys which flow from the union of happy natures and true hearts, may be showered upon him and his through life; and may that life be long, extending even to a green old age. And with increasing years may health, and wealth, and joys increase, and cares and vexations vanish. Go, young men all, and do likewise. ----------------- Annie Whiteman PABlair Rootsweb List Administrator Annie Whiteman/Steve Patz Blair County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~pablair