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MORWiWU TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, OCTUBEK 23, 1907. SUDDEN DEATHS. Bel I wood Visited Twice Yesterday by Death Angel. At 8:45 o'clock Tuesday evening PUBLIC WORKS BOARD MET Mr. Wlbert Ford, a well known cW- -r- 1 r- i-i-y-.

1- rirvvt-i riC-irwvn- y-iijtrLrLfxnj zen Bellwood, died at his home on Hallowe'en Novelties. An Adjourned Session Was Held Last Evening at City Hall Main street, after a few hours' illness, of edema of the lungs. Mr. Ford had. not been in good health for sorite time, but his death came as a sbqfck to his friends.

He was born at" Blairsvllle, November 18, 1843, and was aged at death 64 years, 11 months and 4 days. In 1878 he was married to Miss Mary E. Kimmel, of (Derry Station, who survives him, with two sons and one daughter Dr. Frank A. Ford, and Charles K.

Ford, of Altoona; Mrs. H. C. Myers, of Pittsburg. Two brothers also sur- CONDUIT CONTROVERSY UP Decides That Citizens' Company vive-W.

A. Ford, superintendent of the Pennsylvania and Northwestern division at Bellwood, and H. B.Ford, of Punxsutawney. Can Go Ahead Under Certain Conditions. This Morning We Commence Our Semi-Anmaal Sale of Notions, and Toilet Articles This is a sale in which every woman who does her own sewing, as well as every dressmaker, should be interested.

It means big savings in small things. For weeks we have been preparing for the event, gathering the goods from every possible source where we could locate anything of a reliable grade at less than its regular price. In every direction we encountered the obstacle of high price, Jbut by careful search we have gathered big lot of useful Notions and Toilet Goods, which can be offered at prices that mean big savings, when compared with the figures at which the goods would have to be sold if bought in the regular way. You will find it profitable as well as convenient, to go over the following list and check the items in which you are interested If you will do this and bring the list along with you, you will find ita great help in securing the things you want, as otherwise you are liable to forget some of the most important articles. Mr.

Ford came to Bellwood six teen years ago and had during these years been a clerk in the office of Superintendent Ford. He was of a quiet disposition and did not take an active part in public affairs, yet during his residence in Bellwood he won for himself a large circle of There is a big collection of odd novelties in the Candy Department that are just right for Hallow'een parties. Most of them are made to be filled with Candy and, of course, you, can get the candy to' go with them. Everything is marked at popular prices. It has not been so very long ago that the novelties for Hallow'een had to be made by hand but that is all done away with now.

The big stock that we have provided, enables you to make selections quickly, as you can see at a glance just what things are of interest to you. Assortments are complete now, but early selections are advised. Pumpkin Figures, 25c. Pumpkin 25c, 49o and 69c. Cucumber Dogs, 25c.

Plush Cats with Pumpkin Heads, 25c. Caricatures, 10c and 25c. Fruit Figures, 10c. Pumpkin "Roly Poly," 49c and 98c. Clowns in grotesque figures, 19c.

Large Pumpkins, $2.50. There is also a good variety of Candv Boxes in odd shapes and, designs, that are especially suited for Hallow'een affairs. Main aisle and basement friends who will sorely miss him. In religious faith he was a Presbyte An adjourned session of the board of public -works was held last evening in select council chamber, citjs hall. President Kuebler presided and there were also present Messrs.

Andrews and Klesius. In addition to these members there was quite an array of other people, the Edison and Citizens' Electric Light companies being well represented. For the former company there were present Superintendent Greene, Manager Huston and Attorney T. H. Greevy and on the Dthei side were President C.

W. Moore, Superintendent Wise, and Attorney H. W. Kulp. The matter which came up was a continuation of the discussion which has been on relative to the Citizens' company laying its conduit in Eleventh alley east of Four- teenth street.

It was brought out that the board and the company had both rian, holding membership in the church at Bellwood, and exemplifying his faith in his daily Christian life. ilr. Ford was also a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Westmoreland lodge No. 518, and also to the chapter at Greensburg. He was a member of the Heptasophs' lodge in Altoona.

The funeral arrangements are not yet completed and will be announced later. The remains will be taken to Blairsville for interment Charles E. Smith. A great many people were shocked 1 on Tuesday by the news of the sud den death of Charles Esterline been under the impression that Sale Price Horn Hair Pins, shell, assorted shapes, 6 pins to a box. Worth 12 10c Horn Hair Pins, shell, assorted shapes, 1 dozen on a card.

Worth 25c 15c Spring Fasteners, black and white. Per dozen 3c White Pearl Buttons, per dozen 1c White Pearl Buttons, in assorted sizes. 3 dozen fpr 5c White Pearl Buttons, assorted sizes, seconds of a regular 10c quality Per dozen 5c Jet Pins in cubes, worth 10c 6c Pin Cards, with either jet or dull pins, worth 5c 3c Cards of Gold Pins, 18 pins to a card, worth 10c 7c Spanish Back Combs, worth 15c 10c the entire plans had 'been approved and that a permit had been issued by the mayor under the same impression, whereas the approval was only as far Smith, a well known and popular car-inspector in the Pennsylvania and Northwestern yard, which occurred at his home on North Second street shortly after 1 o'clock. Mr. Smith had not been in the best of health for some weeks, but his condition was not considered serious and he was working as usual.

On Tuesday morning shortly after he went to work he was seized with an attack of cramp. He was hurriedly taken home and Dr. W. H. Morrow was summoned.

But acute peritonitis had set in and medical skill was in vain. Mr. Smith was a son of Thomas Sale Price 50 yards spools Of Sewing Silk, in black only. 2 for 5c 100 yard spools of Sewing Silk, in black and colors 5c 50 yards spools, Linen finish Thread, in black 1c 100 yard spools Sampson Linen finish Thread, blacu. only.

2 for 5c Stockinet Dress Shields, 'worth 10c a pair 5c Light Weight Dress Shields, worth 15c a pair 10c Darning Cotton in colors of black, brown and tan 4 balls for 5c 60 inch, dress maker's Tape 3c Safety Pins, nickel plated, one dozen in assorted sizes to card 3c 5 yard bolt, Mohair Skirt Braid 7c English Pins, 400 pins in asorted sizes, to a paper 3c Adamantine Pins, 280 to a paper 1c- Tomato Cushions, large size 5c 24 yard rolls whiteiTape, worth 12c 8c 10 yard rolls inch Super Black Tape. 122c Skirt Gages, worth 25c 19c Kid Curlers, worth 5c 3c Hair Pin Cabinets, filled with assorted size pins, worth 5c 4c Hair Pin Cabinets, with invisible pins, worth 5c 4c 5-4 Tublar Shoe Laces, per dozen 5c 5-4 Shoe Laces, better quality. Per dozen 10c Spring Hooks' and Eyes, black only, worth 5c a 1c, Hat Pins, large jet heads 2 for 5c Tiamine Eees. worth 5c each 2 for 5c Toilet Goods. as Fourteenth street.

The work is now completed as far as Thirteenth street and the permit had been re- voked. The Edison company, through its attorney, contended that it would be impossible for it to come down the alley as the situation now is. The Citizens' company, through its attorney contended that it could be done without hardship, and City Electrician Downs, who. was called upon to give his opinion in the matter, said he believed another conduit could be put In. There was along list of questions asked by bqth sides and it was not until almost the honr of 10 when the discussion ceased and the board took action.

Before making a motion on the subject Mr. Klesius said: The matter Beems to he another muddle after mis worth 25c worth 15c Tooth Tooth Brushes, Smith. He was born at Fostoriaand was about 45 years. His wife, Mtata Smith, and one little son, Charles, survive him. He was a of the Independent Order.

Sale Price 20c 10c 39c 19c 15c 12'2c 5c 25c of Odd Fellows lodge, and of the Pennsylvania Railroad Relief depart Bath Brushes, with long handles, worth 49c Hfir Brushes, worth 25c Violet Toilet Water, worth 25c Craddocks Healing Balm, worth 25c Rubber Dressing Combs, worth 10c. Superba Toilet Soap, worth 45c a box of three cakes. First floor, main aisle tables. ment. He was an especially devoted husband father and home is truly made desolate to his stricken Xu'uJJJJu'' Xrwivj-i-r u-w ify- i- m'idow, who has the sympathy of the entire community.

The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at his late home, conducted by Rev. E. A. Pyles. Interment in "Logan Valley cemetery.

The Sale of Nottingham Lace Curtains. We have decided to continue the special prices on the Nottingham Lace Curtains and other Draperies, mentioned for Tuesday's selling. This will enable you who could not get here yesterday, to take advantage of the special prices, to secure a share of the Curtains and Draperies to-day. For the benefit of those who did not see the first announcement, we would say that the curtains are all of this season's best and latest designs, and represent' exceedingly good value at the ne prices. This word of the Nottingham Curtains Nottingham Curtains, 3 yards long; regular 98c value.

For this sale 85c Nottingham Curtains, 3 yards long; regular $1.39 value. For this sale 98c Nottingham Curtains. 3 yards long; regular $1.75 value. For this sale Nottingham Curtains, fine net with beautiful Mission border. Regular $2 value.

For this sale $ltiSJ Nottingham Curtains, yards long; regular $2.50 value. DRUMMER EVANGELIST. Will Come to Chestnut Avenue He takes have been madevby other parties has been the case several times during the p-ast six months. Here are the Edison and Citizens' companies, both enterprising firms, at loggerheads. Both submit plans and these had not been approved except In part.

From what I can understand the Citizens went in under an agreement between the two companies, and went on with the work and it -was acting in accordance with the law; had put down nearly a square and a half without the plans being approved. I have been careful to make inquiry as to whether the Edison could come in without any great expense and found it could. If the Edison has space enough to carry, a conduit on down the alley they should do so, and if the city electrician cannot find room for hem then Ihe matter must again be brought before the I therefore move, that there are no objections In the way of the Citizens to place a con duit in Eleven alley provided it leaves space through in the alley to allow the Edison to lay a conduit of the Bame size and width along side of them. M. E.

Church in Near T. H. Osborn, the drummer evangelist, will come to the Chestnut Avenue' Methodist Episcopal church, Chestnut avenue and Tenth street, on Sunday November 3 for a weeks' campaign in Altoona. He has made an enviable record as an evangelist in which work he has been engaged for many years. He is a stirring speaker and a few years ago he was at Bellwood and caused quite a stir in that community.

The following quotations will speak for themselves. Presiding Elder H. C. Woods, of Olean, N. says "By far the largest revival of my ministry and the mightiest uplift to the whole cause in the city was under the labors of T.

H. A Four. Days' Sale of 8 I i 1,000 High Grade Bed Spreads! Very Special PRICES Prevail! Our Semi-Annual Sale of Bed Spreads, -which commences this morning, is of extraordinary interest just at this time. Housekeepers naturally expect to pay more for Bed Spreads, because manufacturers have been constantly advancing their prices, on account of the high figures that they have been asked for raw cotton, within the past few years. Large purchases made by us before the last advance accounts for our being able to present to our customers 1,000 spreads of the highest standard of quality, at practically the same prices that prevailed a year.

ago. The sale includes spreads of all kinds. There are Kindergarten spreads for children's beds, spreads for spreads for single beds, spreads for double beds and spreads with cut-out corners' niade especially for brass -arid iron' beds So much for the sizes. The weaves include crochet spreads, satin Marseilles spreads, old fashion Marseilles spreads, mercerized spreads, woven in the latest patterns. Because of the excellent values we expect many proprietors of hotels and boarding houses, as well as housekeepers, to attend this sale.

Everyone in need of Bed Spreads, for present or future use, should take advantage of the oppor Osborn in Corning, N. when three hundred and fifty-three persons came For this $1.98 Nottingham Curtains, 3 yards long; regular $3.50 value. For this 2 EjQ Nottingham Curtains, 3 yards long; regular $3.50 value. For this 2 75 Nottingham Curtains, vards long. $3.75 value.

For to the altar and kneel and pray. Wre did not count the many others who ardsefor prayer or lifted a hand. S. H.ljadley, superintendent of Old Mc-Aifley Water Street Mission, New York says: "I take pleasure In saying I have known T. H.

Osborn, the drummer evangelist, for years and have had the pleasure of holding meetings with him. He's a soul winner. A fearjess preacher of the truth, as it Is In who loves immortal souls." tunity the sale affords! this sale $2.98 Second floor. Before putting the motion Mr. Kuebler said he was not altoegther satisfied the way the thing had been.

done. The' Citizens had evident ly exceeded their authority in the premises and he was not certain that the Edison could lay a conduit in the alley as it desired. He said that so far as feelings in the matter were concerned he thought the board was trying to do its duty and certainly he was trying to do his as he saw it and he would therefore, have to vote "no" on the motion. He then put it and it was adopted. Messrs.

Klesius and Andrews voting in the affirmative and President Kuebler in the negative. The next matter to come up was the consideration of the plans of the Edison company relative to manholes. On motion of Mr. Andrews those opposite Fourteenth and Fifteenth street from Tenth to Eleventh avenues and in Sixteenth sreet from Tenth to were approved. Klesius then made this motion: That the Gantz people be notified by the secretary that in the work they are doing this fall, where asphalt filler is specified, they proceed with the work at once and that grout filler be used instead of asphalt; providing the Gantz peoplewill notify the board in: Spreads for Brass or Iron Beds.

Spreads made with fringed ends and sides with cut-out corners especially for brass or iron beds, will be offer 100 large, white spreads in Marseilles patterns, hemmed ends. Worth 89c. Sale price 100 large, white spreads in Marseilles patterns. Worth 98c. Sale price 100 white spreads, in Marseilles patterns.

Sale price 79c 85c 98c ed during the sale at these special prices: Regular $1.50 Spreads. Sule $1.39 $1.49 $1.75 Every dollar saved and deposited In Is adding just so much to your own independence your good cheer, contentment, and makes your whole life easier to live. We want you to get ahad and will take the same pleasure in the growth of your account that you do yourself. THE ALTOONA TRUST COMPANY Regular $1.69 Spreads. Sale price.

Regular $1.98 Spreads. Sale price. CANFIELD'S Snowyte Shields. he Whitest Shield Made The woman who wears the thinnest, sheerest frocks or finest lingerie waists, will be delighted with this shield. It is all that its name im Italian Laborer Hurt.

John Kapoluso, an Italian laborer $1.10 $1.25 $1.35 $1.55 S1.75 S2.25 $2.98 $3.50 100 large, white spreads in Marseilles patterns. WTorth $1.25. Sale price 50 white spreads in Marseilles patterns. Worth $1.39. Sale price 100 white spreads in Marseilles patterns.

Worth $1.50. Sale price i 48 full size, Old Fashion Marseilles Spreads, with heavy, raised patterns. A usual $2 value. Special at 25 full double size, Satin Spreads, worth $1.98. Sale price Satin Spreads, In assorted patterns, worth Sale price Satin Spreads, in assorted patterns, worth Sale price One lot of light weight, full Mercerized Spreads, in beautiful patterns.

Worth $5. Sale price. residing at 1231. Ninth avenue, is one of the force of men engaged in haul-j ing the Altoona and Logan Valley I Railway company's rails to the power house. While engaged loading rails on a car at Fifth avenue and.

Twenty-seventh street yesterday afternoon one slipped, struck and knocked him Satin Marseilles spreads, with cut-out corners. Special at $2.75. Spreads for single brass or iron beds, $1.50. i Satin spreads for single beds, $2-50. Single spreads, plain, $1 and $1.10.

Our Own Importation of Satin Bed Spreads. We have imported the fine, Satin Bed Spreads, that figure in this sale, and as a result the prices that we are quoting rep-, resent a saving to you of at least 20 per cent. The quilts come to us from the very best makers in England, are nicely hemmed and are in beautiful patterns. There are at least a dozen different patterns, including such wanted designs as Tulip, Vine, Bow Knot, Lily, $3.50, $3.75, $4, $4.50, $5 and $6. First floor, west.

writing before they proceed with the work that they will put in the grout filler' for-the same price as originally bid for grout filler. The motion was adopted The' members were of one mind in making the statement that they be-, lieved it was too late in the fall to pftt in the asphalt filler and that in taking the action they did that it was not because they believed the asphalt filler was not good, but simply because it was too late in the season to. use it. Further it was pointed out that the people interested were in favor of the plies, "Snowyte," in addition to embracing all the quality that goes with the name "Can-field." The underlining of pure para' stock is so treated and so refined that the dark color and disagreeable odor of rubber are eliminated, producing a shield of snowy whiteness, absolutely sterile and impervious to moisture. 22c and 25c a pair.

First floor, new west building, down. He sustained a fracture of a couple of ribs, contusions of the body and lacerations of the face. He was removed to the hospital and admitted for treatment. Spreads for Cribs. White spreads for Cribs, 75c.

Kindergarten Spreads, in' perfectly fast colors, of blue and pink, Cupid spreads foi; Cribs, $1.50. New Series of Stock. The Blair County Loan and association will issue a new se change and that they were numerous complaints by reason of the work not being done and which caused it to be an impossibility for many of them, to get in; their winter coal. The body then adjourned. ries of stock Monday evening, October 28, at its meeting in Murray's building association room.

Stock can be procured from any of the following officers: F. A. Bell, J. D. Miller, R.

C. Wilson, A. P. Kready, W. C.

Gerst, E. S. Forney, L. A. Woo-mer, W- H.

Carson, George Harp-ham. Thomas C. Hare, solicitor. 4 F. A.

BELL, President S. C. WALK7R. Secretary. Successful Euchre.

sum was realized by the affair that The Sunshine society euchre in the will be devoted to making sunshine Logan House parlors yesterday arter- during tne coming winter season. Two Boys Died of Rabies. I Hallow'een Frolic. Wilkes-Barre, October 22 Samuel 'a most delightful and wierd Hallow-Burnett, aged 7 years, of Maltby, and 'een celebration is being planned at John Zeemertis, of Dupont, nearby the Young Women's Christian asso-mining settlements, are dead at their elation for Friday evening, October homes from rabies, Isaac Burnett, 95 Thp with the noon proved to be one of the most Westinghouse Electric Co. Fined.

St. Petersburg, October 22 The municipality of St Petersburg has imposed fines aggregating $500,000 on the Westinghouse Electric company for its failure to complete the construction of the street railway lines of thl3 city. The company has an Preparing to Occupy New Shop, The Pennsylvania Railroad corn- enjoyable and pleasing of the present social season. It was attended by a Blue large number of people interested in pany nas a force or men at work in agea 1 years, a Drotner 01 iaamuei, ghosts, witches, goblins and Pittsburg Division Brakeman Injured. F.

Purcell, a brakeman on the Pittsburg division and residing at Pitcairn, "was the victim of an accident in the Hollidaysburg yard at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. He was putting on the brakes of the car he was riding when the brake stick slipped, "flew around and struck him in the right side and knocking him He was brought to the hospital where an examination showed that he had sustained contusions of the right side and arm and abrasions of the right hand. nounced its intention of appealing the case. THE CAPITAL of a Trust Company is back of all its acts in the settlement of estates. An estate never sustains loss through a corporate executor, adminis- trator, guardian, etc.

This Company acts in all these capacities. CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY, 1218 Eleventh Avenue. the work the society is doing to bring the new lathe and vise snop building, ana ueorge nega iu years, a Beard's wives will make any one sunshine into the homes of many of just west of the Twelfth street bridge' neighbor, were sent to Pasteur in- ghiver, while those who are curious the Poor children of the city at this getting it ready for occupancy at an stitute to-day to be placed under aDout the future may consult the for-time and at the holiday season. The early, date. On the first floor the treatment for hydrophobia.

The Bur- tune tellers or test the various games play at euchre was the chief feature shafting is being rigged up and as nett children and Rega were bitten which are sure to tell exactly the of enjoyment and was interesting and soon as this has been done the ma- nearly seven months ago by a dog jate 0f your wedding day. The animal spirited. The winners of the prizes chinery will be moved in. Similar but no symptoms of rabies developed other ghostly performances were Mrs. A.

L. Anderson, first, a preparation for occupancy is being until a few days ago. Zeemertis and Tn make this evening so real that hand painted china dish; Mrs. George made on the other floors of the build- another boy named Joseph Oretto, every one present will forget that Hal-Koch, second, china dish and the sin- ing. When the machinery has all were bitten by a dog five months ago.

low'een is a week off. Come yourself gle hand prize, Mrs. Edward Gear- been moved from the old building, now When symptoms of rabies developed foring gome other with hart, a Russian brass bowl. There occupied by the department, it will be Oretto was sent to the Pasteur in- J0U were other features to the affair torn down to make way for the other stitute, but Beemertis refused to. go which afforded pleasure.

A goodly addition to the big shop building. to New York and died in errant ajrony. Trr Tribune Want Ad tor results. Card of Thanks. In behalf of mother and children, I wish to express through the Tribune our heartfelt thanks and appro-, elation of the many expressions of sympathy and the kind co-operation of our friends and neighbors in out recent bereavement.

GiEORGiE I.A,YRE8- -Marriage Licenses Granted. Frederick William Foutz and Sue 'Estella Deflbaugh, both of Al- Toured Miller and Edna Reader, both of Tyrone..