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MORNING TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1910 SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY You had better get the kind of Shoes you will need for winter. Cold, wet weather is sure to come and you will need them badly. For good footwear come to us. Men's Work Shoes, all solid leather, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 Men's High Top Shoes, tan or black, $3.50 Men's Dress Shoes, patent or velour calf, bench made, Welted Soles $3.00 and $3.50 Men's Velour or Box Calf Shoes $2.00 and $2.50 Ladies' Kid Shoes, button or lace, $1.50 and $2.00 Ladies' Fine Kid or Patent Leather Shoes $2.50 and $3.00 Boys' Shoes, the kinds that wear $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 Girls' Shoes that fit, wear and made in comfotrable lasts, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 Children's Shoes, button or lace 50c, 75c and $1.00 Hugh D. Seeds CORNER 11th AVENUE AND 9th STREET Bell 'Phone.

3 Prices That Talk Our Shoe prices speak volumes for 11S. That is when we show our Shoes at the prices we ask. Name any price you choose, in men's or women's shoes from 98c to $4.00 and we'll show you shoe quality and style for your price, that will excel any shoe values you've ever seen. Children's, especially boys shoes are a great proposition in every home. Now to cut it short, we'll say, we are showing the best school shoes that ever romped 011 a playground.

They talk for us in every household where worn. Girls' Shoes from 69c to $2.00. Boys' Shoes from 98c to $3.00. Many attractive prices attached to our full line of men's and boys high cut shoes. D.

E. Sprankle, Cor. Eleventh Ave. and Sixteenth St. The Big Shoe Store.

3 November AND Thanksgiving seem to be one thing in the minds of money. Get the old home ready for the big day that is now SO near. Let us paint and paper for you. Pictures framed to order. Estimates FREE.

Everything in Books and Novelties, Prayer Books, Hymnals, Rosaries. etc. Office supplies of all kinds. Grant Sheffer, STATIONER, 1117 Eleventh Avenue Advertise in The Tribune tor Best Results. We Want Nose To You Throat To Speak about YOUR A Fall affections, of the nose and throat are caused by inhaling Bacteria with the air and dust.

It is essential to keep the nose and throat clean as it is your need is a teeth. bottle All of Our you Antiseptic Spray SoliI tion and a good Atomizer. We have the kind that does not leak; the last-a-year bulb. A wide range of prices. Prescriptions ed called Just to you ring for in and a (90B) R-U-S-H.

deliver- Bell phone or (112) United phone. A. E. BERG. Pharmacist, 12th Ave.

and 12th St. Every one know of It. Why? Fair Today and Thursday--Light Winds Becoming South. Washington, November for Wednesday and Thursday: Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair Wednesday and Thursday, not mucn change temperature; moderate western winds. Western Pennsylvania: Fair and warmer Wednesday; Thursday unsettled light becoming south, TRIBUNE TELEPHONE CALLS.

Bell 'Phone. Business 120B THE WEATHER FORECAST. Editorial United 'Phone. Business 15 Editorial LOCAL BREVITIES. Brief Notes of Happenings In and About the City.

Well, some one had to be defeat- ed. "The College Widow" will be presented by amateurs at Jaffa Temple this evening. The Dawson residence, 1507 First avenue, was disinfected yesterday for diphtheria by Health Officer Herbert. The East Side Sunshine society held a meeting in the parlor of the Mercy hospital, Eighth avenue and Twenty-sixth street, last evening, and took up several matters of interest in the work of the association. PERSONAL NOTES.

Interesting Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know. Edward G. Figart, who recently retired from the grocery business, has decided to resume the barbering business at his old shop at 604 Twelfth street. Grover Cleveland Brunton yesterday celebrated his eighteenth birthday anniversary. He was born the day Grover Cleveland was elected, hence his given name.

Mrs. Mary Booth, of Minneapolis, is a visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. E. Goodman, wife of Dr.

Goodman, of Eighth avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets. William B. Graham, one of the ticket examiners at the local passenger station, is off on a week's vacation and will spend a portion of it visiting the southern of the county. Mrs. James Plummer and little daughter Stella, of Cresson, and Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Tunnellhill, were visitors yesterday at the of their sister, Mrs.

William J. Quinn, of 1305 Sixteenth avenue. Rev. Fathers Daniel and John Dunne, formerly of this city, now of Susquehanna county, are guests Altoona, with their sister, Mrs. pall Halligan, of Tyrone.

They were tertained for a while yesterday afternoon at the home of P. J. Finnegan, of 2104 Eighth avenue. FAREWELL TO PASTOR. Church of God Members Gave Honor to Rev.

and Mrs. Waggoner. The members of the First church of God gathered in their edifice last evening to pay their farewell respects to Rev. and Mrs. James M.

Waggoner, who will leave at 12.43 today for Steelton. Mr. Waggoner, on leaving city, closes up a pastorate ten years, which have been full hard work and good results. Last evening an excellent program of speeches, music, was rendered in the Sunday school room of the church, and delicious refreshment were served at the close. The program was started with "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," sung by the congregation.

Rev. C. S. Nonemaker then offered a fervent prayer, and Mrs. G.

W. Shaffer sang a beautiful solo. W. H. Miller and W.

W. Long each gave a five-minute address, after which the congregation sang again. Then came the retiring pastor's address. Rev. Mr.

Waggoner reviewed the history of the congregation while he was at its head, and exhorted the members to co-operation with their new pastor. H. L. Banzhoff gave a short and appropriate address, and Miss Naomi Snively an excellent reading. Then came congregational singing, and another short address by the pastor, and then the social features crogram.

Ice cream and other refreshments were served, and the sonally bade their pastor and his wife farewell. Last evening's affair, while ed in by the members of the church generally, was the auspices of the two Bible classes of the church. The chairmen from the two classes were Mrs. Charles Snowberger, and Mrs. E.

E. Snively. Rev. W. D.

Boughton, the new pastor, who is coming from Washington borough, Lancaster county, will alrive, with his wife, on Friday, and a reception will be tendered him by the congregation 011 Friday evening. Stolen Tools Recovered. Contractors Foose and Richers several months ago were engaged in building several houses in the East End and while the work was going on a chest of tools, valued at $150, was stolen. Every effort was made to gain information that might lead to the apprehension of the thief and the recovery of the tools but without avail. Sunday a couple of boys walking through the woods in the vicinity of Pottsgrove happened across a chest of tools and they proved to be the missing ones.

They had evidently been carried their by the thief in the fear of being arrested for the theft. They were in good condition when found and were turned over to the owners. Building Permits Issued. The following building permits were issued yesterday by Building Inspector Craine: To Frank Ventry for the excavation of a cellar and the erection of a wall for John Grelo at 820 Eighth avenue to cost. $100.

To H. S. and C. S. Bartley for repairs to No.

1 fire station to cost $533. To Frank Brandt for twelve two and a half story houses at Eighteenth street and Twentieth avenue to cost $21,600. BIG FEATURE SHOW At the Usual Price, 5c. "Cowboy and Indian Frontier Celebrations Held at Cheyenne, Positively the greatest feature of the year shown today only, at THE GRAND THEATRE. STANDING OF CREWS.

Those of the Middle and Pittsburg Divisions at Altoona Today, Following is the standing of middle division crews after 4 a. Cabins-246, 227, 247, 16, 241, 103, 29, 26, 114, 101, 108, 109, 117. Crews laid off one round trip-216, 214, 222, 217, 229, 223, 231. Special Cabins after 12.01 a. 14, 7, 1, 4, 8, 6, 3, 2, 12, 5, 203.

Extra Engineers-Zeiders, Alberts, Fleck, Benner, Shell, Clark, Wolfgang, Moyer, Geisinger, Cummings. Extra Sheatz, ark, Rogers, Weld, Snyder, Campbell Woods, Runk, McClure, Peck, NowExtra Conductors--Kerns, Lotz, Watts. Extra. Flagmen--Bell, Jacobs, Schwab, Espach, Zeigler. Extra Brakemen Wilson, Grant, Hughey, Gearhart, Bonsell, McElhone, Laird, Bigham, Long, Fagley, Fetterhoff, Deitz, Klinger, Elder, Leonard.

Wearick, Simonton, Woomer, Mackcy, Angermaier, Skeese. The Vacancies. Extra Engineer wanted for-203, 227. Extra Fireman wanted for-203. 241, 263.

Extra Brakeman wanted for--246. Pittsburg Division Crews. Following is the standing of burg division crews after 4.30 a. Preferred Pool Crews-538, 430, 815, 609, 026, 024. Pool Crews-379, 314, 709, 297, 707, 442, 961.

Altoona-Conemaugh Crews -145, 146, 808. Derry Crews-170, 192, 399, 863, 044. Youngwood Crews-029, 048, 202. Cambria and Clearfield Crews484, 306, 339. Allegheny City Crew-001.

ANOTHER HUNTING ACCIDENT. Fourteen-year-old Lad May Lose Arm -Gun Discharged Mysteriously. Daniel Curtiss Hyle, the 14-yearold son of State Game and Fire Warden and Mrs. William F. Hyle, of near Williamsburg, was admitted to the Altoona hospital at 7.45 last evening, with his left arm SO badly torn with a gunshot wound that he will probably lose the limb.

When he was out hunting with his brother-in-law. David Smith, a fireman on the Pittsburg division, yesterday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, ne and Smith laid down their guns and were looking for a rabbit in a stone pile. Suddenly Hyle's shotgun, which was of the "safety" variety, let go without any one being near it, and the shot tore the boy's arm. It is not known how the accident happened. unless a twig was caught under the gun and in becoming released pulled the trigger.

The injured lad was not far from home, which is five miles out of Williamsburg, and walked home with his brother-in-law. Dr. H. W. Shirey, of High street, Williamsburg, was sent for and dressed the wound ily, advising that the injured lad be taken to the Altoona hospital.

The boy, who is a big, husky lad, stood the accident and the dressing of the wound with remarkable fortitude. At first, the hospital physicians were of the opinion that they could save the limb, but on examination found that both the upper arming and forearm were badly lacerated. It is said that the bullet was a kind that contains quite a lot of poison. The injured lad was brought to this city by his father, his sister and her husband, and Doctor Shirey. The mother is said to be prostrated with grief over the accident.

BELVEDERES WILL BANQUET. Members of Well Known Social Club Will Get Together on Monday Night, The Belvedere club, one of the well known social organizations of the city and which recently abandoned his quarters in the Murray block on Eleventh avenue, remains in existance as an organization. Next Monday evening members of the club will assemble together and hold a banquet at the Schmitt house, Thirteenth street between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. They get together every once and awhile and hold meetings and at least once a year hold a banquet and the coming event, is the annual affair. The officers of the club: at the present time are: President, J.

J. Hoffman; secretary, E. C. Baker, and treasurer, R. A.

Houck. The committee arranging for the banquet, composed of J. E. Reininger, J. B.

Beatty and L. J. Mattas. Police Station News. John Williams was arrested at 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Lexavenue and Third street on the charge of selling goods without a license.

He gave security for his appearance at a hearing in police court today. D. Gesser, B. B. Pensyl and W.

A. Pensyl, were taken into custody at Green avenue and Eleventh street, at 3.45 o'clock yesterday morning by Patrolman Bebout and Gill on the charge of being drunk and disorderly. They were each fined $5.80 in police court yesterday. Frank Edmundson and George Crawford were accorded a hearing in police court yesterday to answer to the charge of being drunk and disorderly. They were each fined $5.80 or ten days in jail.

Christ Betting, charged with disorderly conduct, failed to appear hearing and forfeited $10.80 as a fine. New Today. Rothert have just complet- ed. Gable hats for $10. Kline needs for men.

The Bon Ton- Gigantic purchase, sale of suits. Simon's When you think of shoes, think of Simon's. Leopold Bigley---Regal shoes for women. G. W.

Shaffer- Sugar. Homer Street boots: Ferd Bendheim-Sale now on. Shaeffer Studio--Ready for you. BIG FEATURE SHOW At the Usual Price, 5c. "Cowboy and Indian Celebrations Held at Cheyenne, Positively the greatest ture of the year shown today at THE GRAND THEATRE, They Voted for Lorimer.

Chicago, November turns in Cook county indicate heavy democratic advance and eral democ nic members of the islature who voted for William mer for United States senator, running considerably ahead of opponents. W. H. BARTLE ANNIVERSARY Stationery and Art Store HALF PRICE 1500 Eleventh Avenue In order to celebrate the second opening of this store, we will offer anniversaryee.of the. PICTURE cluding vember 14 more to 19, than a inclusive, thousand, our many entire of stock which of have Pictures, been inrecently purchased at just SALE One Half Price See our windows and interior displays.

These prices prevail only during dates mentioned "Fish the Button-and Kest" BOT TON Royal, All the Comforts of a Home PUSH THE Library You cannot have all the comforts of a home unless you include Chairs Royal Rest Chair. THE PUSH BUTTON KIND The comfort afforded by one of these lounging chairs cannot be expressed in an advertisement. We want you to call soon so we can show you. Would make an ideal Christmas present. Made in any style finish and upholstering, and priced $15.00 and up.

Cash or payments. M. POET SONS, 1722 Union Avenue. Recent Weddings Huber--Burke. The Sacred Heart Catholic churen, Sixth avenue near Twentieth street, was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday morning, when, with high nuptial mass at 8.30 o'clock, Mr.

Martin Huber, of Highland, and Miss Ida R. Burke, of Llyswen, were made man and wife. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Father Thomas P. Smith, pastor of the congregation.

The couple's many friends here and in Illinois wish Mr. and Mrs. Huber a happy and prosperous married life. Wolf--Kisner. In the rectory of the Sacred Heart Catholic church, Twentieth street near Sixth avenue, last evening at 7 o'clock, Mr.

Adolph Wolf and. Miss Pearl Kisner were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, by Rev. Father Matthew S. Smith. The couple were attended by Mr.

John Garrity, as best man, and Miss Stella Wolf, as bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf's any friends join in wishing them all the blessings that wedded life can bring. Luch-Snja.

Johan Luch and Kataryna Snja, Polish residents of this city, were united in marriage yesterday mornby one of the Polish Catholic priests in Gallitzin. The wedding party went to the mountain town In the morning and came back in the afternoon. A celebration was held 2410 Tenth avenue in honor of the at nuptials. ALTOONA MOTOR CLUB. Arrangements Made at Meeting to Award.

Good Road Prizes. The Altoona Motor club on Monday evening held a meeting at the Altamont hotel and the most important business transacted was the making of arrangements to ward the J. C. Dysart good road prizes amounting to $600. These are awarded to the supervisors of townships making the greatest general improvements in their roads from November 20, 1909 to October 1910, and are for stimulating interest in good roads.

Mr. Dysart, of Hollidaysburg, was attendance 'as Duncan, with a goodly representation of the Motor club. The inspectors appointed to go over the roads are J. S. Vipond, W.

H. Herr and H. G. Hinkle and they will begin their inspection on Thursday. The motor club to show their appreciation of Mr.

Dysart's generous offer will bear the expense of the inspection which will begin Thurs day. The inspectors will go over some 802 miles and will be accompanied by a stenographer from the Pennsylvania Railroad company's office who will note the condition of the road for the inspectors. The cote of the inspection will reach $90 and Messrs. J. D.

Findley, W. S. Aaron, Alex Weir, W. W. Blake, and Thomas Sterling were appointed a committee to collect the necessary funds.

Mr. Dysart stated to the motorists he had made a trip over the roads in "the county and found that they were in much better condition than they were a year ago. He also stated that he will renew his prize offer of $600 for the coming year, the prizes to be awarded next fall. He also stated that in some of the districts the supervisors have not put up sign boards as are required by law that he would furnish them providing the supervisors put them up. He expressed his willingness to co-operate with the club and the supervisors for the making of good roads.

A. W. Beckman, president of the Motor club and Peter Duncan made similar offers and the former contributed $10 toward a fund for a good road fund for use' next year. The club decided to continue its good road crusade next year and several roads were mentioned as being in need of repairs. In Interests of Red Cross.

Blair county chapter, American Red Cross, will be the agent for the sale of the Red Cross Christmas seals in and Blair county during the Christmas season. SecAltoona, retary Otto Pippart, of the chapter. yesterday received a letter from Byron Deacon, executive secretary of the national organization, stating that his communication regarding the sale of stamps in Altoona had been received and that if the Blair county chapter would accept the agency they would be granted the privilege to dispose of the seals in Altoona and Blair county. proposition regarding the sale of the seals was enclosed and it was submitted to President W. H.

Hahman, for his consideration. A meeting of the chapter will be called for an early date to take action 011 the matter of taking the agency for the Red Cross seals. See Harpham for Fire Insuarnce. New Model Victor Boiler Your home will be as comfortable in winter as in summer if you use Victor Boilers CLEAN CLEAN 1-4 to 1-2 Less Coal CLEAN )KEEP CLEAN One Charre of Coal Lasts From 8 to 12 Hours! VICTOR Requiring less attention than a stove, with half the fuel. DOOS A Blair county product deserving your patronage.

TY For sale by all good steam fitters in BURLEY TYRONE PA Altoona. Write for information. Burley Heater Tyrone, Pa. The College Widow JAFFA TEMPLE November 9--10 At 8 O'clock. Secure your tickets at Turner's Drug Store for each performance until 7 p.

when tickets will be sold at Jaffa Temple, "Hold on to a Good Thing" That's why We tell you about the attractive new Wall Papers, Art Pictures and Stationery that you are able to buy NOW at the lowest possible figures. Notice our windows this week for pretty new and catchy effect of Stationery, Framed Pictures, Wall Papers and Office Requisites. PICTURE FRAMING PAPER HANGING and PAINTING N. 1111 11th Ave Altoona Pa BOECKING MEREDITHI THE DRUGGISTS, 1106 Eleventh Street. The Drug Store Where the Cars Stop Kanners AUTOMATIC STROPPER Sharpens all kinds of razors.

Mr. Kanner, the inventor, giving a demonstration at our stored this week. See him, satisfy yourself. Special Sale of Sample RAZORS Wade and Butcher, Pipe, I. X.

Williams, Damascus Steel and Kanner's Blue Steel. Your choice 89 cents. $1.50 to $3.00 value. Buying a Truss. Remember the way it's built has everything to do with the way it wears.

The Millmor Truss.is made right, wears right and we fit them right. Morgan-Miller Drug ex-pert truss fitters, 12th Ave. and 16th St. See Harpham tor Real Estate. Advertise in the Morning Tribune.

Mateer's Rapid Remedy for Headache, Neuralgia and all Kindred Aches and Pains. Sick and Nervous Headaches Cured in a few minutes. Does not Nauseate. Contains no Opiate or dope of any kind. Does not affect the Heart hence can be used with the utmost Safety.

Done up in 10c envelopes or 3 for 25c. Try them today at Mateer's Drug Store, Eleventh Avenue, Corner Fifteenth Street. Both 'Phones Goods Delivered Promptly, The Alligator Hand Bags on display in our window are the REAL STUFF. Our line of Fine Leather Goods is complete. Early buyers will have a large stock to select from.

ALTOONA LEATHER STORE, 1509 11th Ave, Look Up GABLE 5th Page Ad. Today. Gable Co. Canny Cards. The Tribune can furnish you on short notice calling cards neatly printed, or engraved.

Call and 800 samples. You will be pleasted. FURS--FURS HE finest selected stock ever shown in Altoona, Minks, Black Foxes, China Lynx, Jap Minks, Sable Foxes, Black Oppossum, Marten, Black Hare and Coneys. We wish to call your special attention to our Black Foxes, so much in demand this season. We guarantee to show you the finest selected stock at 25 per cent.

less than any other store in Altoona. Early buyers will reap the benefit. MILLER'S FUR STORE 1508 Eleventh Ave. Frontier W.yofea• only, at rea sevleg- Loriare their.

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