Daily Tribune, page 22, Tuesday, July 8, 1930 George "Baldy" Brandt, Altoona, Electrocuted Well-Known Athlete Killed at Roaring Spring by Wire Carrying High Voltage Special to the Tribune Roaring Spring, July 8 - George R. ("Baldy") Brandt, aged 39, of Altoona, an employee of the Penn Central Light and Power Company was eletrocuted yesterday afternoon when he came in contact with a wire carrying approximately 13,200 volts of elecricity at the Roaring Spring sub-station. He was pronounced dead four hours after the accident, after efforts at resuscitation failed. Brandt was engaged in replacing transformers at the sub-station, which had been damanged by Sunday's electrical storm. Brandt was popular in Blair and Cambria Counties. He was a versatile athlete, being at various times a member of baseball, football and basketball clubs. Several years ago he was a professional boxer, appearing in several bouts in the Cambria and Blair County sections. Does anyone know who George's parents were? Was he married? _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

Sorry about that: Al Wissinger San Diego ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allen R. Wissinger" <awissinger@san.rr.com> To: "James Thomas Rosenbaum" <jtr@atlanticbb.net> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [PABLAIR] Fw: Obits - Clarence Wissinger and his two wives > Thank you James: > > Typo on my part. DOB should be 1873 vice 1973. > > Al Wissinger > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Thomas Rosenbaum" <jtr@atlanticbb.net> > To: "Allen R. Wissinger" <awissinger@san.rr.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:01 AM > Subject: Re: [PABLAIR] Fw: Obits - Clarence Wissinger and his two wives > > >>C A is dying before his birth? >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Allen R. Wissinger" <awissinger@san.rr.com> >> To: "Lynne Canterbury" <landd@accnorwalk.com>; "Judy Banja" >> <jbanja@comcast.net>; "Jo Ann Wissinger Lucas" <josie@micoks.net>; >> "Dianne Olsen" <diann.olsen@verizon.net>; "Darlene M. Walk" >> <dmwalk@bellsouth.net>; "Christine Thompson" <leala28@aol.com>; "Candy >> Roth" <clroth1229@earthlink.net>; <PABLAIR-L@rootsweb.com>; >> <PACAMBRI-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:34 PM >> Subject: [PABLAIR] Fw: Obits - Clarence Wissinger and his two wives >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Allen R. Wissinger >> To: Bob Wissinger >> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:13 AM >> Subject: Obits - Clarence Wissinger and his two wives >> >> >> OBITUARY >> >> CLARENCE ALBERT WISSINGER* >> >> Clarence Albert Wissinger died 12 Dec 1956 in Altoona at the age of 83 >> years >> Obituary - Altoona Mirror 13 Dec 1946 >> Altoona, Blair County, PA >> >> >> Illness is Fatal to Veteran Contractor >> >> Clarence A. Wissinger, 83, of 2823 Beale Avenue, contractor and builder >> in the city for many years, died at 5:20 oclock yesterday afternoon in >> the Altoona Hospital where he was admitted on Oct. 29 after having been >> in failing health for some time. He was born in Altoona Feb 13, 1973, a >> son of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger. His wife, Mrs. Laura (Lord) >> Wissinger, died Dec 2, 1946. Mr. Wissinger was a charter member of the >> Broad Avenue Methodist church. Surviving are six children: Kenneth C. >> of New Martinsville, W. VA., Ernest E., Mrs. Martha Benden and George of >> Altoona, Mrs. Janet Worley of Louisville, Ky., and Francis H. of Chicago; >> seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. >> Nettie Morris, Mrs. John Weber and Mrs. Alice Lotz of the city. Friends >> may call at the Lafferty funeral home after 7 oclock this evening. >> ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* >> Clarence's 2d Wife >> >> OBITUARY >> >> Obituary - Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair County, PA - 3 Dec 1946 >> >> LAURA ESTELLE WISSINGER * >> (nee LORD) >> >> Laura Estelle Wissinger died 2 Dec 1946 in Altoona at the age of 70 years >> >> Mrs. Laura E. Wissinger of 2823 Beale Avenue, died last night at 7:07 >> oclock in the Altoona Hospital after being ill for the past week. She >> was born in Clearfield County April 2, 1876, the daughter of Thomas H. >> and Martha E. (Wise) Lord. Surviving are her husband Clarence A., and >> six children, Kenneth C. Wissinger of Gary, Ind., Earnest E. and Mrs. J. >> D. Benden, both of Altoona; Mrs. G. V. Worley of Louisville, Ky., George >> A. Wissinger of Altoona and Francis H. Wissinger of Columbus; seven >> grandchildren, two brothers, Mervyn Lord of Buffalo and Verne Lord of >> Altoona; also one sister, Mrs. C. B. Anacker of Shipley Heights, MD. She >> was a member of the Broad Avenue Methodist church, the Knisely Bible >> class and the Womens Society of Christian Service of the church. >> Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home after 7 oclock this >> evening. >> ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* >> Clarence's 1st Wife >> >> OBITUARY >> >> Altoona Morning Tribune, Monday, November 13, 1899 >> >> MRS. ANNIE WISINGER. >> >> At 5.30 o'clock Saturday morning Mrs. Annie E. Wisinger, died at the >> home of her sister, Mrs. William Barree, 2533 Maple avenue, as a result >> of an operation for the removal of a tumorous growth. The maiden name >> of the deceased was Strought and she was born in Perry county 34 years >> ago. Her husband and one son survive her as do also these relatives, >> all of this city: Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strought; two >> brothers, George and Harry Strought, and three sisters, Mrs. William >> Barree, Mrs. William Breon and Miss Maggie Strought. Mrs. Wisinger was >> a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral took >> place yesterday afternoon, the services being held at 3.30 o'clock at >> the residence of her sister, at whose home she died. They were in >> charge of Rev. George M. Hoke, assisted by Rev. W. McK. Reilley. >> Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. >> Altoona Morning Tribune, Monday, November 13, 1899 >> >> CARD OF THANKS. >> >> I desire to return my sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for >> the kindness and sympathy shown me during the sickness and subsequent >> death of my wife. >> >> C. A. WISSINGER >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PABLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> >

----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:35 AM Subject: Obit - Alice May Wissinger Hi Bob: This is the last of Joseph and Julia's children. I have not found an obit for Alice's husband, Earl S. Lotz, nor her daughter, Audrey J. Lotz Dewald. Hope that I am not overloading you. Best Wishes Al Wissinger San Diego ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 18 November 1969 ALICE M. LOTZ Of the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, died at 1:46 a.m. today, November 18, 1969, in Mercy Hospital, where she was admitted Nov. 14, after a bried illness. She was born June 20, 1888, in Altoona, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger, and married Earl Lotz, who died in 1927. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Dewald of Altoona: three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs Cora Weber and Mrs. Nettie Morris of Altoona. Mrs Lotz was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Friends will be received in the Replogle Funeral Home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:30 AM Subject: Obits - Cora Mabel Wissinger, her husband and daughter OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 19 April 1976 CORA MABEL WEBER Of 3015 Maple Ave., died at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 1976, at her home following an extended illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1885, in Altoona, a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger, and Dec. 20, 1905, in Altoona was married to John Weber. Surviving are a daughter, Julia Weber, with whom she resided, and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Morris of Altoona. Mrs Weber was a member of the First Brethren Church and Golden Rule Sunday School Class and the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Friends will be received in the Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 27 August 1957 Photo Retired Engineer Expires Suddenly of Heart Attack John Weber, 74, of 2928 Maple avenue, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 4 o'clock this morning, being found dead on arrival at the Altoona hospital to where he was removed from his home when stricken. A brother, Jacob, a former city councilman died on July 27 of this year. Mr. and Mrs. Weber celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Dec. 20, 1955. He was born in Altoona Sept. 18, 1882, a son of Jacob and Melonia (Schurk) Weber, and married Miss Cora M. Wissinger. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Miss Julia, a teacher in the Curtin school, at home, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Weber was a member of the First Brethren church, of the church board of trustees and Brotherhood, and the B. of L.E. He retired Sept. 1, 1947, as an Altoona yard engineer after 47 years of service. Friends will be received at the Replogle funeral home after 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************** OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 19 June 1988 JULIA M. WEBER Miss Weber, 80, of the United Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 1988. Arrangements by the Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home. Altoona Mirror, 21 Jun 1988 WEBER - Memorial services for Julia M. Weber, formerly of 3015 Maple Ave., will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Grace Brethren Church of Altoona, Maple Avenue and 30th Street, by the Rev. J. Richard Horner. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Arrangements by the WARRTEN H. REPLOGLE FUNERAL HOME.

----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:27 AM Subject: Obits - Nettie Garfield Wissinger and her husband and daughter OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 23 Aug 1976 City Woman Dies at Age 96 Mrs. Nettie Garfield Morris, 96, of 3015 Maple Ave. died at 4:12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1976, at Altoona Hospital, where she was admitted Aug. 20, after a frief illness. Mrs. Morris was a member of the First Brethren Church, Altoona and the Women's Missionary Society and Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Church. She was born Oct. 20,1879, in Altoona, a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger, and married Francis Ard Morris, who died Feb. 21, 1945. Surviving is a daughter, Ruth Audrey of Altoona. Friends will be recieved inthe Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 21 February 1945 FRANCIS ARD MORRIS Of 901 First avenue, died at the family home at 3:50 o'clock this morning. He was born in Altoona, Feb. 27, 1880, a son of Thomas T. and Clara (Cherry) Morris and was married in Altoona, June 3, 1903, to Nettie G. Wissinger. He was for fifteen years head of the ICS school at Eighth avenue and Twelfth street, Altoona, later being affilliated with the Kasco Mills Inc., and the Livingston Bakery company. Surviving are the widow, and one daughter, Ruth Audrey Morris, and three brothers and one sister: Thomas V., Charles Roy and Paul V. Morris and Mrs. George W, Douglass, all of Altoona. He was a member of the Brethren church and the Punxsutawney lodge F. and A. M. Friends will be received at the Laughlin funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* OBITUARY Altoona Mirror, 5 April 1987 RUTH AUDREY MORRIS Miss Morris, 82, of 3015 Maple Ave., 1st floor, died 10:55 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1987, at her home, following an extended illness. Miss Morris retired as a buyer from Meyer Jonasson Co. She was born March 26, 1905, in DuBois, the daughter of Ard and Nettie (Wissinger) Morris. Surviving is a cousin, Julia Weber of Altoona. Miss Morris was a member of the First United Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Hood College, Frederick, MD., and a member of AARP. Interment was made in Altoona. Arrangements by the Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home MORRIS - Memorial services for Ruth A. Morris of 3015 Maple Ave. will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the WARREN H. REPLOGLE FUNERAL HOME, by Pastor Robert P. Cole and Pastor Richard J. Horner. Interment was made in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by WARREN H. REPLOGLE FUNERAL HOME.

----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:24 AM Subject: Obit - Charles Boyer Wissinger Hi Bob: This is the second son of Joseph & Julia Wissinger. Charles was briefly married, but I have not been able to collect any information on her. Al ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* OBITUARY CHARLES BOYER WISSINGER * Altoona Tribune, Sunday, 15/16 August 1943 CHARLES B. WISSINGER Aged 68, of 3304 Beale avenue, was found dead in bed at his home last evening by O. P. Carey, a neighbor, who entered the home when he found the door standing open and received no response to his knocks. He notified the city police and Coroner, Chester C. Rothrock announced that death resulted from natural causes. The time of death was fixed as early yesterday morning, the man having been seen about the home late Saturday night. Charles Boyer Wissinger was a son of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger and was a well driller and builder, associated with his brother, Walter G. Wissinger. Surviving are fire brothers and sisters, Walter G., C. A., Mrs. F. A. Morris, Mrs. John Webber and Mrs. Alice Lotz, all of the city. Private funeral services are being arranged.

----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:21 AM Subject: Obits - Walter Gardner Wissinger and his two wives OBITUARY WALTER GARDNER WISSINGER * Altoona Mirror, Saturday, 20 February 1954 W. G. WISSINGER Head of Drilling Firm, Succumbs Walter G. Wissinger of 3522 Fifth avenue, senior member of the firm of Wissinger Bros., well-drilling contractors, died at 6:45 o’clock, this morning at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona Aug. 1, 1878 a son of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger, and married Miss Bertha Mae Reed in New York city (sic- should be Altoona, PA) Oct 20, 1901. He was of the Lutheran faith. Mr. Wissinger had been engaged in drilling wells throughout the city since 1898 and only recently had retired and turned the business over to several of his sons. Surviving are his wife, the following children: Walter J., now in Turkey as a water consultant to the Turkish government; Herbert A. Marlyn E. and Donald (sic - should be Donn) E. of Altoona; Marjorie of Danbury, Conn., Mrs. Audrey Burchfield of Altoona, Mrs. Helen Luckner of San Diego, Calif.., and Mrs. Shirley Al Ulrich of Chaumont, France; one brother, Clarence A. of Altoona; three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Morris, Mrs. Cora Weber and Mrs. Alice Lotz of Altoona, and 16 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the N. A. Stevens mortuary after 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. NOTE: Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County, PA, (Plot N-6)(cr#10908-ns) next to his mother Julia J. Wissinger and brother Charles B. Wissinger. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** Walter's 2d Wife OBITUARY BERTHA MAE WISSINGER * (nee REED) Altoona Mirror, Friday, 5 April 1974 Former City Resident Dies in California Mrs. Bertha M. Wissinger, 91, of 4828 Pescadero Ave., San Diego, Calif., formerly of 3522 5th Ave., died Wednesday, April 3, 1974 in Doctors Hospital, San Diego. Mrs. Wissinger was born Feb. 25, 1883, in Altoona, a daughter of Allan and Anne (Weavers) Reed, and was married to Walter G. Wissinger on Oct. 10, 1901, in St Paul Lutheran Church by the Rev. Allan Metzler. Mr. Wissinger died Feb 20, 1954. Surviving are eight children, Mrs. Helen Luckner, with whom she resided; Walter J., Donn E. and Mrs. Shirley Ulrich of San Diego, Marjorie Villane of Danbury, Conn., Marlyn E. of Nogales, Ariz., and Mrs. Audrey Burchfield and Herbert A. of Altoona; 31 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wissinger, known as Grammy, was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Altoona. NOTE: She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Cnty, CA, Lilly Lake Lawn, Lot 755-4 ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Walter's 1st Wife OBIT: Gertrude A. (TROUT) WISSINGER, 1899, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ Altoona Morning Tribune, Tuesday, June 27, 1899 DIED SUDDENLY. Mrs. Gertrude E. Wissinger Was Quickly Summoned. HER DEATH DUE TO POISONING. Evidently Took an Overdose of Strychnia Which Was Very Rapid in Its Effect and Which Proved Fata. FUNERAL WILL OCCUR TOMORROW Yesterday about 9.15 o'clock a.m. Mrs. Gertrude A. Wissinger, wife of Walter G. Wissinger, of 3013 Walnut avenue, died of poisoning from sulphate of strychnine, which she had been taking as medicine and of which she unintentionally took an overdose. The unfortunate woman became the wife of Mr. Wissinger December 21, 1898, and was only a little over 18 years of age. The bereaved husband says that they had always lived happily together and that there is no reason to suppose that his wife intended to commit suicide, for she had nothing in the world to cause her trouble. Dr. G. A. Ickes, of Broad avenue, was called upon to attend Mrs. Wissinger on June 8. He found her suffering from an attack of hysteria. At that time, on account of nervous irritation, he prescribed sulphate of strychnine as a nerve tonic. He gave the woman directions to take a one-twentieth of a grain pill in the morning, one at noon and one at night. He heard nothing more about the case until yesterday morning, when he was called for. On arriving at the house at 9.30 o'clock he found the woman dead. All her symptoms indicated strychnine poisoning. Mr. Wissinger, who works at night, returned home about 6.30 a.m. and found his wife still in bed. He says she got up about 8 o'clock in a cheerful mood and came down immediately to breakfast. About fifteen minutes afterwards she took cramps similar to the kind she had three weeks ago, and hoping to get relief by taking the medicine that had been her relief on former occasions, she took one or two of the pills and a powder. Her husband says he does not believe she took more than one of the pills, so that would not have been sufficient to produce death. She had several of the pellets in her hand at the time. These were taken away by her husband. In fifteen minutes convulsions set in with the quivering of muscles and spasms indicative of strychnine poisoning. The suffering woman begged the husband to hold her up off the floor or she would die. He complied, and held her in his arms until she became unconscious. She was carried upstairs, and when laid on her bed life was extinct. Coroner McCartney, accompanied by Dr. Olin K. McGarrah, viewed the remains yesterday afternoon. Dr. McGarrah says the woman had all the symptoms of poisoning by strychnine, but that one of the little pills would not be enough to produce the effect caused by the dose she took. If she took three of the pills regularly for eighteen days she had become so accustomed to the medicine that it certainly must have required more than one or two of the one-twentieth of a grain pellets to cause death. Mrs. Ellis Brubaker, a neighbor of the Wissingers says that the dead woman said on one occasion when conversing with her that if she ever attempted to commit suicide she would make sure of it. Mrs. Wissinger was a daughter of ?? H. Trout, an engineer on the middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad now a resident of Tyrone. She was born April 18, 1881, in this city. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house. The remains will be interred in Oak Ridge cemetery. Morning Tribune, Wednesday, June 28, 1899 LOCAL BREVITIES. The funeral of Mrs. Gertrude A. Wissinger will take place this afternoon. The services will be held in the Brethren church on Maple avenue and thirteenth street at 2 o'clock. They will be conducted by Rev. W. W. Rymer, of Tyrone. Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.

----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Obits - Clarence Wissinger and his two wives OBITUARY CLARENCE ALBERT WISSINGER* Clarence Albert Wissinger died 12 Dec 1956 in Altoona at the age of 83 years Obituary - Altoona Mirror 13 Dec 1946 Altoona, Blair County, PA Illness is Fatal to Veteran Contractor Clarence A. Wissinger, 83, of 2823 Beale Avenue, contractor and builder in the city for many years, died at 5:20 o’clock yesterday afternoon in the Altoona Hospital where he was admitted on Oct. 29 after having been in failing health for some time. He was born in Altoona Feb 13, 1973, a son of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger. His wife, Mrs. Laura (Lord) Wissinger, died Dec 2, 1946. Mr. Wissinger was a charter member of the Broad Avenue Methodist church. Surviving are six children: Kenneth C. of New Martinsville, W. VA., Ernest E., Mrs. Martha Benden and George of Altoona, Mrs. Janet Worley of Louisville, Ky., and Francis H. of Chicago; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Morris, Mrs. John Weber and Mrs. Alice Lotz of the city. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Clarence's 2d Wife OBITUARY Obituary - Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair County, PA - 3 Dec 1946 LAURA ESTELLE WISSINGER * (nee LORD) Laura Estelle Wissinger died 2 Dec 1946 in Altoona at the age of 70 years Mrs. Laura E. Wissinger of 2823 Beale Avenue, died last night at 7:07 o’clock in the Altoona Hospital after being ill for the past week. She was born in Clearfield County April 2, 1876, the daughter of Thomas H. and Martha E. (Wise) Lord. Surviving are her husband Clarence A., and six children, Kenneth C. Wissinger of Gary, Ind., Earnest E. and Mrs. J. D. Benden, both of Altoona; Mrs. G. V. Worley of Louisville, Ky., George A. Wissinger of Altoona and Francis H. Wissinger of Columbus; seven grandchildren, two brothers, Mervyn Lord of Buffalo and Verne Lord of Altoona; also one sister, Mrs. C. B. Anacker of Shipley Heights, MD. She was a member of the Broad Avenue Methodist church, the Knisely Bible class and the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the church. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Clarence's 1st Wife OBITUARY Altoona Morning Tribune, Monday, November 13, 1899 MRS. ANNIE WISINGER. At 5.30 o'clock Saturday morning Mrs. Annie E. Wisinger, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Barree, 2533 Maple avenue, as a result of an operation for the removal of a tumorous growth. The maiden name of the deceased was Strought and she was born in Perry county 34 years ago. Her husband and one son survive her as do also these relatives, all of this city: Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strought; two brothers, George and Harry Strought, and three sisters, Mrs. William Barree, Mrs. William Breon and Miss Maggie Strought. Mrs. Wisinger was a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the services being held at 3.30 o'clock at the residence of her sister, at whose home she died. They were in charge of Rev. George M. Hoke, assisted by Rev. W. McK. Reilley. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Altoona Morning Tribune, Monday, November 13, 1899 CARD OF THANKS. I desire to return my sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown me during the sickness and subsequent death of my wife. C. A. WISSINGER

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SISTER ANNUNZIATA CONRAD (12 Feb, 1876 – 25 Sept., 1961 Victoria Conrad, daughter of Anthony Conrad and Ellen Annunziata Bradley Conrad, was born the 12th day of February, 1876 in Loretta, PA and was baptized by Rev. E.A. Bush, Pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Loretta, PA. From the certificate available in the file it appears she was baptized on the day of her birth, but this may not be accurate. Victoria petitioned to enter the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill on January, 1899. Her letter asking for consideration states that her father had died 6 years previously and that immediately after his death she began teaching school. At the time of her petitioning she was twenty three years of age. The letter was written from Gallitzin, PA. As is true of the early files of the community there is not a great deal of information on Sister Annunciata. She entered the community on May 1, 1899 and received the habit and the name M. Annunziata on August 1, 1899. She pronounced her vows on August 15, 1901. Her ministry in the community was as a teacher, mainly in the commercial topics in High school. She was known as an excellent and exacting teacher. Her last active mission in the community was as the manager of the Seton Hill College Book Store. I remember Sister Annunziata as a very tall, graceful woman who was very ladylike in her deportment. Sister Annuziata received a B.A, in English and History from Seton Hill College and a Masters Degree M.A. from Duquesne University. Sister Louise Grundish Archivist Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Caritas Christi _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

See you all in 1862! Patty The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 26, 1861 Volume 3, Number 14 Sworn In The “Silver Grays” were sworn into the United States service at Camp Curtin near Harrisburg on last Wednesday. This is as it should be. Co. C, 19th Regular Infantry Capt. T. C. Williams, of the 19th regular infantry was in town one day last week and called to see us. He reports his company, which is composed almost exclusively of Cambria county men in excellent health and sprits and “spiling for a fight.” They are still quartered at Indianapolis but expect to be ordered into Kentucky shortly. They have already attained an excellent degree of discipline and Capt. W. confidently assures us that the Frosty Sons will be “heard from” on the first available opportunity. Annexed is the list of non-commissioned officers of the company; Orderly Sergeant Thomas R. Davis Second Sergeant H. Lemmon Third Sergeant E. C. Bennett Fourth Sergeant Reuben Jones Fifth Sergeant Abram Smith Corporals John Shroat, J. B. Shaffer, S. Dibert, C. P. Craver, James Singer, B. Davis, George Paul, James Lingle All of the above with two exceptions are from Cambria county. Tribute of Respect At a meeting of Rhizoma Lodge No. 537, I. O. O. F. held at Wilmore on the 20th day of December, inst., the following Preamble and Resolutions in regard to the death of Bro. Michael Burgoon were read and adopted. Whereas, It has pleased Divine Providence to remove from among us our beloved Brother in F. L. And T., under painful and distressing circumstances, not only to the great affliction of all but to the extreme regret of our Order, therefore, it is Resolved, That in the death of Brother Burgoon, we have lost not only a friend and Brother, but a man who required not the obligation of Odd Fellowship to make social and humane. As a Brother, we loved him; as a man, we respected him; as a citizen he was above reproach; and as a husband, father and friend, no eulogium we could bestow would exalt him in the estimation of those who knew him. And Resolved, That as a tribute of respect to our departed Brother – whose loss we so deeply deplore – our Lodge be draped in mourning, and each member wear the badge required by our order for thirty days; and that the usual card to the widow of a deceased Brother be presented with the usual tokens of Benevolence and Charity to the bereaved family. [By the Lodge] The Ladies Hose Association Camp Curtin, Dec. 20, 1861 Permit me through the medium of your columns to tender certain of your female friends, to wit: Mrs. Johnston Moore, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. T. B. Moore, Mrs. Piper, Miss Emily Roberts and Mrs. P. Collins, my sincere thanks for their very generous and timely donations of certain articles for use of the sick of the 54th Regiment P. V., now in this camp. Truly in this hour of peril to our country has that beautiful trait, female charity, been called into action to a very large degree, especially has it been nobly displayed in the present instance. The wants of our brave volunteers are being well and amply supplied; in the present instance I might truly say bountifully. With a hearty prayer that peace may soon be given our, at present, distracted country and that all your readers may enjoy a happy reunion around the old hearth stone with friends now absent. I am respectfully, J. M. Allen, Surgeon, 54th Regt. P.V. The Dead Alive We find the following statement in an exchange says the Cambria TRIBUNE. Although not questioning the truthfulness of the story, we may say that we know nothing of the facts beyond what is stated below. The name of Sweeney is familiar about Johnstown and the story, as related, may be strictly true or it may be utterly false, for aught we know to the contrary! “Among those who fought and fell in the bloody battle of Wilson’s Creek was a young man named A. J. Sweeney, a native of Cambria county who joined the Union forces in Kansas, whither he emigrated in 1860. He received four balls in the fight, one of which entered his temple and his companions, supposing him dead, left him on the battlefield. Search was made for his body afterwards, but it was stated that he had been buried and he was given up as dead, until a few days since when his sister, residing near Johnstown, received a letter from him stating that he was still in the land of the living and recovering from his wounds. It seems that the rebel army in gathering up their wounded, found Sweeney with signs of life in him and supposing he belonged to their men, took him along and had him cared for. He is now a prisoner in their hands and will shortly, doubtless obtain his liberty.” _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 19, 1861 Volume 3, Number 13 Silver Grays We find the following notice concerning the Cambria County Silver Grays in the Harrisburg TELEGRAPH of Friday last: Captain Palmer marched into the city this morning from Camp Curtin, with the view of being mustered into the service of the United States, but as the ages of the members were considerably over the limit fixed by law, the mustering officer, Capt. Dodge, postponed that duty until he received further orders from Washington. The “Grays” then returned to Camp Curtin where they will remain until the question of their acceptance is determined by the proper authorities. Inasmuch as the formation of this company was countenanced by the State authorities, Gov. Curtin having given his express approval to it, we think it would be indeed bad policy to refuse to accept its service. The officers and members who experienced much inconvenience in the premises, got up the organization with the express understanding that it was to add its efforts to help save the Republic and their patriotic desires should not be interfered with now. We hope to hear of the Silver Grays being “sworn in” at the earliest practicable moment. Local Etchings The weather continues mild and pleasant in this latitude, more closely resembling Indian Summer than any season of which we have knowledge. The snow has entirely disappeared and we are obliged to send it under bare poles like good fellows. As an instance of the benefits of advertising we may mention the fact that during the past month two stray cattle have been recovered to their owners through the instrumentality of the columns of our paper. Portland, Va., Dec. 12, 1861 Here we are – away down in Dixie Land – about one hundred and thirty- seven miles east of Wheeling and directly on the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. You will remember that I left you on Monday. On Tuesday at about 7 P. M., I arrived at Wheeling and took breakfast at the McClure House where Gen. Rosecrans now has his headquarters. Much to my regret I did not have an opportunity of seeing that distinguished personage. The Suspension bridge here is a splendid affair. I passed through a small town named Fairmount, where there is another Suspension bridge, equal to the one at Wheeling. I also passed through Grafton. It is located somewhat similar to Johnstown but is not so large. There is a splendid hotel at this point erected by the RR company. The scenery all along the route is most grand. The road itself must have cost an immense amount of money in building. It winds through a very mountainous country and has a great many deep cuts. Besides there were no less than nine tunnels in the distance I traversed, one of which was about a mile long. The 7th Ohio regiment today passed through Portland for Cumberland Gap. The prevailing impression hereabout is that a fight will occur shortly about Winchester and Leesburg and that the rebels will be driven out of our territory and that order will once more prevail in Warsaw. There are no seseshers whatever here or in the immediate vicinity. The great body of the people are as loyal to the Union as are Pennsylvanians in general and a great deal more so than some few in particular that I could name in Cambria county had I the inclination. Signed: Uno Letters from Our Volunteers Extract from a private letter, dated Camp Pierpoint, Va., Dec. 8, 1861 Up to this time the 11th regiment has been out twice, on company with other regiments on reconnoitering excursions, otherwise foraging expeditions. On the latter of these, we marched within a few miles of Drainesville, the 2d brigade in front. Our train consisted of fifty- four four-horse wagons. Companies A and B of the 11th were detailed as wagon guards, that is to say, as a guard to “confiscate” the plunder. The rest of the regiment went out as pickets and scouting parties. We met no enemy in force. We took, I suppose, about five hundred bushels of corn, one hundred bushels of potatoes, twenty five or thirty hogs, quite an amount of wheat, an ox-team and a number of horses. Besides these several private appropriations of turkeys, chickens, ducks and other necessaries of camp life also occurred. Gunnell is the name of the late owner of the confiscated property. He is a prominent member in the Rebel Confederacy. This is a delightful climate. The weather is warm and dry. The effective troops on this side of the Potomac are in better condition and better sprits than any time since they crossed the river. Company A, as a general thing, enjoys good health. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 12, 1861 Volume 3, Number 12 All Hail! Silver Grays! Last week we visited Harrisburg in company with Capt. William Palmer, for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements for having the company of the veterans known as the “Silver Grays,” ordered into service, as well as to have provision made for their being comfortably quartered and speedily uniformed. Our most sanguine anticipations were realized. We were received in the most friendly manner by Governor Curtin who gave us every satisfaction, assuring us of his cordial interest in the effort to raise a company of hardy veterans desirous of marshalling themselves under the “Stars and Stripes,” also giving his consent to all our suggestions, promising to provide for the “Old Men of Cambria” to the extent of his power. We were authorized to send on the “boys” on Tuesday. They are gone, followed by the fervent aspirations of every patriot in the county for their safety while absent and their honorable return, after the glorious Stars and Stripes once more wave proudly over thirty-four States of the Union. We accompanied the “Silvered Patriotic Soldiers,” on Tuesday as far as Altoona. They numbered about sixty to be followed by many more during the present week who could not make it suit to go with the advance. In parting with this brave band of volunteers, who have discarded all claims to exemption from liability to military service, we were forced to the conclusion that so long as this spirit animated the Northern American heart, our old Flag and our Republican Institution could and would withstand the assaults of domestic as well as foreign foes. In extending, when parting, the hand of friendship to each one of these “old men,” we felt within us a feeling of confidence and pride which we cannot describe. God bless them! May their days be days of glory and happiness and may their end be peace. We cannot close this brief article without saying one word of praise and commendation for the sprit and devotion which characterized the amiable lady of Capt. Palmer while the “Silver Grays,” were rendezvoused at her house. Night and day she was laboriously engaged in ministering to their wants. Every member of the company carries with him a feeling of gratitude which will live even beyond the grave. A soldier’s benedictions are hers. It will give us great pleasure and we know it will be equally gratifying to our readers to publish from time to time “notes’ promised to be furnished us by a “Silver Gray.” [The above was prepared last week after returning from Altoona, but too late for publication until this issue. - Ed. ALLEGHANIAN] Installation and Retirement Mr. John Buck, the newly elected Sheriff of this county was sworn into office yesterday. Although we opposed his selection on political grounds, still we are confident in predicting that he will make a popular public official. R. P. Linton Esq., the outgoing Sheriff, has filled his term of office with honor both to himself and the county. The thanks of the people will follow him in his **re[word unclear, may be retirement]. We tender our best wishes for the prosperity of both parties. Gone We hare sorry to chronicle the removal from our midst of our friend, Clinton R. Jones, who, with his family, has gone to try his fortune in Western Virginia. May success attend him! _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 5, 1861 Volume 3, Number 11 Fifty-Fifth Regiment The following are the several companies composing the 55th Penna. Regiment, Col. Dick White, now stationed at Fortress Monroe; Col. Richard White of Cambria county; Major John Miller of Bedford county; Company A., Capt. Carroll of Cambria county; Company C, Capt. O’Connell of Cambria county; Company D., Capt. Lyons of Bedford county; Company E, Capt. Bennett of Cambria county; Company H., Capt. Mullen of Bedford county; Company I, Capt. Maynard of Bedford county; Company K, Capt. Filler of Bedford County. Off For the Wars! On Tuesday morning the celebrated, “Silver Grays,” to the number of about sixty, departed from Wilmore this county for Harrisburg where they will immediately go into camp and recruit their ranks to the maximum standard. We were down to see them off and can truly say that a nobler or more patriotic body of men has never fallen under our observation. The fact of their offering their services to the Government when each and every member is past the meridian of life is a surrender of the pure and holy love of country that animates their bosoms. All honor to the Silver Grays, say, we, and may a just God watch over and protect them and guide them safely through whatever difficulties or dangers there may be in store for them. New County Officers We forgot to notice last week that Peter J. Little, our newly elected County Commissioner had been sworn into office vice Abel Lloyd whose term has expired. Mr. Lloyd performed the duties of the office with energy and ability and carries with him in his retirement the good wishes of the people of the county. Mr. Little is a practical business man and will make an acceptable officer. The present Board of Commissions stands thus: Dr. D. T. Storm; Jas. Conrad; Peter J. Little; Clerk, Charles D. Murray. On Monday H. C. Devine assumed the duties appertaining to the office of Associate Judge in room of Hon. R. Jones who had filled the position with credit during the term of five years. Both parties have our best wishes for their success. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, October 24, 1861 Volume 3, Number 5 Man Shot We learn from the Blairsville papers that John Devinney Jr. of that place was shot and dangerously wounded by some rebels in Western Virginia a couple of weeks since. Mr. D. had an interest in some oil wells in that section and was attending to business connected therewith at the time. It appears that he fell in company with some Secessionists, and being a Union man himself, gave utterance to Union sentiments; whereupon, one of the ruffians drew a pistol and deliberately fired upon him. The ball took effect, below the left shoulder and passed out near the breast. At latest accounts he was doing well and was expected to recover. Completed The new tunnel, or rather the arching of the road way to prevent danger, &c., from the sides of the cut giving way, on the Pennsylvania Road near Carpenter’s Station in Westmoreland county has just been completed. It is a well constructed, substantial piece of work, which is, however but characteristic of all done by this company. The abutments are all of stone range work and the arch, twenty-seven inches in thickness, is of brick. There are 6,000 yards of masonry in it and there were 800,000 brick used in building it. It is 550 feet in length and is said to have cost $20,000. The work has been under the more immediate charge of John S. Love, Esq., Resident Engineer of the Road on the Western Division and is a credit to his scientific skill, judgment and energy. Warm Boots It is said that the best boots to protect the feet from cold or dampness are made of calfskin tanned with the hair on. Of course when the boots are made, the hair is on the inside, and while it effectually protects the feet, it does not exclude the air as gum elastic does. To soldiers who may have to march or stand guard in inclement weather this is a secret worth knowing, for when the feet are well protected the whole body is preserved from many ailments. See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. See Now _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 28, 1861 Volume 3, Number 10 Letters from Our Volunteers Camp Pierpoint, Va., Nov. 22, 1861 Nothing of interest has transpired since my last letter, barring the grand review at Munson’s Hill on Wednesday. The review ground is some eight or nine miles from camp and in order to reach it at the specified time - twelve o’clock - we were in line at six A.M. On our road thither we passed through “Bailey Cross Roads” and “Falls Church,” both points somewhat celebrated as being the scene of skirmishes during the present struggle. The former derives its name from the fact that three roads cross and intersect each other there. The latter is a small village of perhaps a score of houses, the principal building being a church which has been converted into a commissary by the Government. It is now nearly deserted, only some two or three families remaining. Munson’s Hill is about one mile from Falls Church and has been strongly fortified since falling into our possession. An observatory having been erected here by the Government, a magnificent view of Washington and Georgetown and also of the country for miles around is obtained. The review took place a short distance from Munson’s Hill in several large, level fields, embracing about four miles of an area. The review itself was indescribably grand. There were seven divisions of the army present, viz: Gens. McCall’s, Heintzelman’s, Smith’s, Franklin’s, Blenker’s, Porter’s and McDowell’s; in all eighty- five regiments of infantry, twenty batteries of artillery,- one hundred pieces - and nine regiments of cavalry forming a grand total of nearly eighty thousand men! The different divisions were so formed as to describe a circle of four miles in extent. Gen. McClellan and staff accompanied by President Lincoln, secretaries Cameron and Seward and a large number of other distinguished personages, rode along the whole line and were loudly cheered by each regiment. Subsequently they returned to the centre and occupying a prominent position, the different divisions passed in review by battalions, McCall’s taking the lead. They were four hours passing. All the details of the review were admirably arranged and everything passed off smoothly and without confusion. To guard against any surprise from the enemy the pickets were strengthened all along and every man had one day’s rations in his haversack and forty rounds of cartridge. No passes were required during the day over the different bridges from the capital and it is estimated that between twenty and thirty thousand persons took advantage of this fact to become spectators of the grandest review that has ever taken place on this continent. Dr. Russell of the London TIMES and all the Foreign Ministers were present. We returned to camp in the evening, after having been on our feet for nearly twelve hours. The 11th regiment was paid off on Tuesday. Each man received two month’s pay or twenty-six dollars. A large proportion of this amount will be sent home. Co. A alone is remitting nearly one thousand dollars! We were paid partly in gold and silver and partly in Treasury notes. We have very agreeable weather here at present, much resembling Indian summer. Signed: E Military We see it stated that the 4th Penna. Cavalry, Col. Harlan, has been ordered to Annapolis to embark in the naval expedition to sail from thence for parts unknown shortly, under command of Gen. Butler. Capt. Jim Skelly’s Cambria county cavalry company forms Co. G of this regiment. Accompanying the 76th Penna. Regiment, Col. Power, which left Harrisburg for Annapolis en route to South Carolina last week is Rev. B. L. Agnew of Johnstown as chaplain. Dr. R. M. S. Jackson of Cresson this county has also departed for the same destination as Surgeon of the 11th Penna. Regiment, Col. Coulter. Personal Col. James M. Swank, of Johnstown, having obtained the appointment of a clerkship in the Treasury Department at Washington has resigned the office of Superintendent of the Common Schools of this county, which position he had acceptably filled since February last. We heard the names of Messrs. Henry Ely, and S. B. McCormick of Johnstown and Daniel McLaughlin of Gallitzin mentioned in connection with the vacancy but are not advised as to who has the inside track. A Cambrian Dangerously Wounded Many of our readers will probably recollect the battles at Cross Lanes in Western Virginia on or about the 27th of August last in which the 7th Ohio regiment was repulsed with terrible loss by a vastly superior force of Rebels. Co. C of this regiment was composed principally of students from Oberlin College, Ohio, among the number of whom was Lewis J. Jones, a young man of twenty-three or twenty-four years of age, son of Mr. John O. Jones and resident about one mile north of this place. Lewis took part with his company in the battle and in the thickest of the fight was seriously, and for a time, it was thought, mortally wounded. Being unable to leave the field in the retreat, he was taken prisoner by the Rebels. He remained with his captors for over two weeks, during which period but faint hopes were entertained of his recovery. At about this juncture and when the Rebels were at Gauley Bridge, Gen. Rosecrans made his sudden appearance thereabout. The Rebels, doubtless thinking discretion the better part of valor, immediately destroyed the bridge and executed that celebrated retrogressive movement which has become part and parcel of history, leaving behind only a small squad to guard the prisoners. This squad ultimately followed suit and “skedaddled,” after which the prisoners to the number of about twenty-five, erected a raft and crossed to the other shore, where they regained the protection of Union troops. Lewis, who was among the number that thus escaped, was immediately ordered to Cincinnati to undergo treatment for his injury. He is still an inmate of the hospital in that city. His wound, which was caused by a musket ball is located in the region of the right breast and was exceedingly dangerous. Thanks to a naturally hard constitution and kind, efficient treatment, however, he is recovering as rapidly as circumstances will admit and will be able to rejoin his regiment in the course of a few weeks. Letter from Johnstown Johnstown, Nov. 26, 1861 The recruiting service has received a fresh impulse in our midst in consequence of Lieut. Hugh Kelly arriving here and opening an office for the enrollment of names for a company for Col. Thomas F. Meagher’s regiment. Quite an enthusiastic meeting was held at Zouave Hall on Friday evening and the prospect is cheering for a goodly number of recruits for the Regiment of this noble patriot. Col. J. M. Power’s regiment has left Camp Cameron and is now at Fortress Monroe, Va. It is said to be the finest Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers now in the field. Col. J. M. Campbell’s Regiment now at Camp Curtin, is nearly full and they are expecting marching orders daily. It is understood that the following are the staff and field officers of this Regiment: Colonel J. M. Campbell Lt. Colonel B. McDermitt Major John P. Linton Chaplain Rev. Groft M. Pile Adjutant Wm. Linton Quartermaster D. F. Gordon Sutler Jos. A. Garman Mr. Charles Gahegan was run over by the local freight train on the Penna. RR., on Monday morning and seriously if not fatally injured. The injured man was in the employ of the railroad company, and in attempting to pass from one part of the train to the other, he lost his footing and two trucks of the train passed over him, crushing him severely. Blair County Soldier Shot We learn from the Phila. PRESS that a soldier from Altoona, Blair county, named Sybil in Capt. Rodier’s company, District volunteers, was dangerously wounded near Washington on last Friday night under the following circumstances: “He was in his camp asleep when a private, in liquor, a real Baltimore Plug-ugly, was brought into the camp in irons. He, however, got his hands through the handcuffs and commenced pulling bricks out of the fire place and throwing them violently at the guard. Presently he seized a musket and aimed it at Lieut. Colonel Towers, who escaped the charge, which was lodged in the thigh of private Sybil, then lying asleep. The limb is horribly mangled and cannot be saved, and the recovery of the man is doubtful. Sybil is from Altoona, Blair county, Pa., where he has a wife to whom a few days ago, he sent twenty-five dollars, out of twenty-six dollars received as his dues up to 1st of November. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 21, 1861 Volume 3, Number 9 Local Military Matters A telegraph to the associated press, dated Harrisburg, Monday, Nov. 18, reads thus~ “This afternoon the 66th regiment, Col. J. M. Power and the 56th regiment,**[probably means 55th regiment since that was Richard White’s command] Col. Richard White were presented with the State flags by Governor Curtin. The regiments were drawn up in the rear of the Capitol and presented a fine appearance. The Governor’s presentation speech received the most enthusiastic applause particularly when he referred to the scene of the future operations of these regiments in South Carolina whither they are ordered. Colonel Power will leave tonight and Colonel White tomorrow.” Colonels Power and White are both residents of this county and their regiments contain a large proportion of Cambrians. We congratulate them upon the privilege of being allowed to bear a hand in bearding the monster Sesesh in his very den and feel assured that they will be “in at the death,” should that desirable event not transpire until their arrival at their proposed destination. A squad of eight or ten men left this place on Monday for Indianapolis to recruit the ranks of Capt. Williams’ 19th regular infantry company. Some addition was expected to be made in the number in the lower section of this county. Capt. Palmer informs us that he confidently anticipates to be able to leave for camp with his company, the far-famed “Silver Grays,” within the next ten days. Not True Some weeks since we published a statement from another paper to the effect that Capt. Spires of Co. I, 11th Regiment P. R. C. had been court-martialed for sleeping on his post. The Captain has written a letter to a Greensburg paper emphatically denying the charge, in the course of which he takes occasion to say: “I was not found sleeping on my post, neither was I court-martialed. Unless my reason has failed me, I am sure I am yet Captain of the Bairdstown Blues; and with the help of God, intend to remain such, unless removed by disease or I fall by the shafts of the enemies of our once happy but now distracted country.” Bully for Captain Spires! Accident A man named James Merther residing in Conemaugh Borough was recently seriously injured on the railroad near New Florence by attempting to jump from a freight train while under full headway. He failed to clear the track and suffered a terrible laceration of the right arm by having it caught under one of the wheels. He was brought back to Johnstown when it was found necessary to have the injured arm amputated at the elbow. So we learn from the TRIBUNE. Appointed It is rumored that Col. James M. Swank of Johnstown, the present efficient incumbent of the County Superintendency of this county has received the appointment of a clerkship in one of the departments at Washington Hope it is true for there is no man who deserves the honor more highly than the Col. Snow The peaks of the mountains in this section were covered with a mantle of snow on Saturday and Sunday. Winter is about here and no mistake. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 14, 1861 Volume 3, Number 8 County Matter List of Jurors, December 7, 1861 Grand Jurors Jno. Flanagan Foreman Johnstown Auc. T. Brookbank Washington Carpenter Paul Cobaugh Jackson Farmer Samuel Dillon Susquehanna Farmer Wm. Disert Johnstown Painter James Douglass Carroll Farmer Evan E. Evans Ebensburg Grocer John J. Evans Cambria Carpenter John Good Jr. Taylor Farmer Samuel D. Gougenour Jackson Farmer John Gillan Jr. Blacklick Farmer John E. Hare Croyle Tanner Jacob Hoover Taylor Contractor John Heslop Conemaugh Miner David J. James Ebensburg Pumpmaker Samuel Kring Richland Farmer John McBride Cambria Farmer Jac. Pringle (of Geo.) Summerhill Farmer John Park Johnstown Marble Cutter Jos. L. Parker Chest Springs Shoemaker Rees E. Rees Cambria Farmer James M. Riffle Summitville Innkeeper Wm. Tibbott Cambria Justice Benj. Wertner Carrolltown Farmer Traverse Jurors – First Week Henry Anstead Jackson Farmer M. M. Adams Washington Farmer D. Berkstresser Susquehanna Farmer Ansalem Bradley Allegheny Farmer Robt. G. Bryant Chest Springs Laborer Samuel Black Conemaugh Teamster Samuel Baxter Ebensburg Carpenter Samuel Cain Taylor Farmer Francis Cooper Alleghany Farmer Thos. J. Davis Ebensburg Carpenter James Duncan Blacklick Farmer Daniel Davis Ebensburg Shoemaker Patrick Donoughe Washington Farmer J. Eichensicher Conemaugh Shoemaker Adam Fockler Johnstown Merchant John J. Farren Cambria Farmer John Flick Carroll Farmer Henry Fisher Johnstown Saddler Simon Fagan Allegheny Farmer Jacob J. Goughenour Conemaugh Farmer James Griffin Conemaugh Contractor James Glasgow White Farmer Hiram Hays Richland Sawyer Jacob Holsopple Richland Teacher Wm. M. Jones Carrolltown Clerk Benjamin James Cambria Farmer Griffith J. Jones Cambria Farmer George Kohlar Johnstown Grocer D. Litzinger Chest Springs Innkeeper Sylvester Little Loretto Founder A. R. Longenecker Blacklick Farmer James McCoy Carroll Farmer Patrick Moran Loretto Blacksmith James Mardis Blacklick Farmer James McKeever Johnstown Bricklayer George Mitchell Yoder Farmer John McGough Jr. Washington Farmer John B. Miller Carroll Farmer James Paul Jackson Farmer Sylvester Parrish Allegheny Carpenter Thos. Powell White Farmer Cyrus Reilly Johnstown Shoemaker Samuel J. Royer Johnstown Clerk John Swegler Sr. Johnstown Gardener Geo. W. Stalb Carroll Farmer Wm. Slick Jr. Richland Surveyor John F. Tibbott Cambria Farmer Jos. Wentz Carroll Farmer Traverse Jurors – Second Week John Q. Adams, Esq. Blacklick Justice Richard Adams Clearfield Farmer Francis Bearer Susquehanna Farmer Joseph Bender Carroll Farmer John Behe Washington Farmer John Coshong Conemaugh Farmer Henry Delozier Clearfield Farmer Cornelius Dever Jr. Munster Blacksmith Benjamin Edwards Yoder Farmer Evan J. Evans Cambria Sawyer John Edmiston Carroll Farmer David Farner Taylor Farmer Jacob Grumbling Jr. Richland Farmer Wm. A Glass Susquehanna Farmer David Hamilton Johnstown Carpenter Lewis Hoover Ebensburg Painter John Homer Jr. Taylor Farmer Josiah R. Hite Johnstown Gentleman Jacob Hamilton Johnstown Clerk Michael Kline Washington Laborer Jacob Levergood Johnstown Tanner Wm. Litzinger Loretto Merchant Joseph Layton Johnstown Blacksmith David R. Lucas Conemaugh Wagon Maker Simon Litzinger Carroll Miller Sam’l. Long Washington Laborer Geo. Mack Cambria Farmer E. C. McMullen Allegheny Farmer Alex McIntosh Washington Grocer Sam’. J. Metz Taylor Farmer Luke McGuire Clearfield Farmer Geo. Mickey Yoder Farmer John Nipps Blacklick Farmer Geo. W. Osborne Yoder Farmer Constantine O’Niell Munster Farmer Newton J. Roberts Ebensburg Carpenter Michael Rutch Carroll Farmer Jos. Reynolds Richland Farmer Jacob R. Stall Richland Farmer Aaron Sherbine Croyle Farmer John Steetham Yoder Farmer Jacob Sharbaugh Carroll Farmer Wm. Simons Blacklick Teamster Jacob Wirtz Conemaugh Farmer Wm. Weakland Carroll Farmer Augustine Walters Allegheny Farmer David Younkin White Farmer _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 14, 1861 Volume 3, Number 8 Shocking Casualty A fearful occurrence transpired a few days since in Furguson township, Clearfield county. A man named Nicholas Tubbs and his wife started to a school house in the neighborhood for the purpose of attending religious service, taking with them their youngest child and leaving the balance of the family at home. Shortly after reaching the school house the frightful intelligence reached them that their dwelling was on fire. The distracted parents hurried home as quick as possible but the rafters had commenced falling in and the rescue of the inmates was found impossible. Four children, two boys and two girls, perished in the flames. The oldest was eleven and the youngest three years of age. The bodies of two of them were entirely consumed and of the other two their limbs were burned off and the balance of their remains reduced to a shapeless mass. The origin of the fire is unknown but it is believed that the children had retired to bed and that falling to sleep the flames were communicated in some way from the candle. The calamity was a most appalling one and the parents of the unfortunate children are almost distracted by their tragic end. Letters from Our Volunteers Camp Pierpoint, November 4, 1861 Time wears away tediously, nothing occurring to break the monotony of camp life. We are under the strictest discipline, the army regulations being enforced in every instance. We are seldom allowed to leave camp and it requires an extra amount of shrewdness to enable one to procure a pass outside the lines. The following is the modus operandi: In the first place you apply to your captain, stating business and length of absence required; then, if you are fortunate enough to secure a pass from him, you take it to the colonel for his countersign; and last but not least, the colonel being agreeable, you repair to the General commanding the brigade for his signature, which is forthcoming provided that respectable personage be in a good humor and has pen and ink handy; otherwise it is not. A great deal depends however on the nature and urgency of the business of the applicants. This little matter of ceremony, you will see, is no small item; but were it different, the officers would be pestered almost to death. An order has been issued by Gen. McClellan to the effect that all soldiers wear their knapsacks while on drill. This idea is not particularly admired by the boys, from the fact that, when “double quicking” is the programme, the knapsacks are a perfect abomination. It is all for the best, however, as it will habituate the men in their duty and make their future marches less laborious. The daily routine of our camp is about this: Roll call at sunrise and drill in the manual of arms immediately after; breakfast at seven o’clock; police duty at eight; company drill at nine; dinner at twelve; battalion drill at two; dress parade at half past four; guard mounting at five; supper at half past five; roll call at eight; taps for retiring at nine when all lights are to be extinguished and silence observed throughout the camp. The boys amuse themselves after various manners but dancing appears to be the prevailing pastime. Carney, our fiddler, as in days of yore, still continues to furnish us with superior melody for such occasions. We experienced a little difficulty at first in distinguishing the “ladies” from the gentlemen, but that defect was easily remedied by the former going bareheaded! We have had several reviews and inspections during the past week. His excellency, Governor Curtin, was present at a review on Tuesday and appeared highly pleased with the appearance of his Reserve. Our regiment was inspected on Wednesday by a regular officer, preparatory to being paid off. The inspection was conducted in the strictest manner especially that part appertaining to the fire arms and accoutrements. If a gun is condemned on account of the carelessness of its possessor he is “docked” of a sufficient portion of his pay to cover damages. In consequence of delicate health, Lieut. Col. Porter last week resigned his commission. Maj. Jackson was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy thus occasioned, until Capt. Litzinger was elected Major by a large majority. First Lieut. Lewis was then elected Captain of our company by acclamation; Second Lieut. McCoy was elected to the First Lieutenancy; and Corporal James Burke was chosen to be Second Lieutenant. Success to them all! Another member of Co. E died last week of typhoid fever. Our boys, as a general thing, enjoy good health. Signed: E. _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 7, 1861 Volume 3, Number 7 Wounded A citizen of this county, Mr. Peter Kaylor of Co. F., Col. Geary’s regiment was slightly wounded in the head in the recent skirmish near Harper’s Ferry. He was not much hurt. Promotions Lt. Col. Porter of the 11th Penna. Reserves, having resigned on account of ill health, a change has necessarily been effected in the complexion of the field officers of that regiment. The former Major of the regiment, Jackson, is promoted to the position of Lieutenant Colonel and Capt. Litzinger of the Cambria Guards, takes his place as Major. We are not advised as to what other changes may have been made. Capt. Litzinger is an Ebensburg man and we feel proud of the honor conferred upon him in this instance. He will prove himself worthy of it. Since writing the above, we learn that Andrew Lewis, former 1st Lieutenant of the Cambria Guards, has been promoted to the Captaincy; Robert A. McCoy former 2d Lieutenant to the 1st Lieutenancy; and James Burke, private, elected to the 2d Lieutenancy. The Johnstown Counterfeiters During the past couple of weeks, a considerable portion of the time of the U. S. District Court, now in session at Pittsburg, was occupied in the trial of the Johnstown counterfeiters. The case of Elijah Fuller consumed some three days and was brought to a conclusion on Thursday, when the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The case of Daniel Goughenour who was found guilty at the last term but obtained a grant for a new trial was continued until next session. The only remaining case of the batch, that of Joseph Shoemaker, was indefinitely postponed, by reason of the fact that the Defendant is non est comeatible. He has enlisted in Capt. Williams’ company and is now probably in Indianapolis Local Military Matters The several companies composing the Cambria County Regiment, now at Camp Curtin, are rapidly filling up and their full complements will soon be obtained. This regiment will be the first to receive marching orders from that point and those desiring to “see service” shortly should enlist in it forthwith. The field officers, Col. Campbell, Lt. Col. McDermitt and Maj. Linton are practical military men, the Colonel and Major having served in the three months’ campaign and the Lt. Colonel in the Mexican war. They are widely known throughout the entire county and possess in the fullest degree the respect and confidence of the people. The “Frosty Sons” could not possibly find a better field for the display of their patriotism than in the ranks of this regiment. Company F of Col. Geary’s regiment is formed by the merging of two parts of companies, hailing respectively from Gallitzin, this county, and Allegheny county. The officers are as follows: Captain Jos. B. Copeland of Allegheny; First Lieutenant David Mills of Cambria; Second Lieutenant Caleb Greenwalt of Allegheny; First Sergeant Peter Kaylor of Cambria. At latest accounts they were stationed at Point of Rocks, Maryland. A squad of some ten or twelve men left this place for Pittsburg on Monday to fill up the ranks of Capt. Williams’ 19th regular infantry company. They were all from this vicinity. This regiment is expected to be attached to Gen. Sherman’s (formerly Anderson’s) command in Kentucky. The ranks of the “Silver Grays,” we understand have been almost filled to the maximum standard. We believe no definite time has been arraigned for the departure of the company for the field of glory. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/