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MOKNTNG years and the better I knew him, the LAID TO REST. As a citizen, he was Better 1 liKed him. a noble character, as a legislator an ex i ceeaingly good one. I noticed his action The Minlatarial Association The Ministerial Association met as usual yesterday at 10 a. m.

in the Pennsylvania Railroad Y. M. C. A. parlors.

Devotional exercises -were lor three years, was very close to him. a fo)ir and found him thoroughly honest and truthful WhileJ he was a politician, he voted entirely upon conviction, and no Funeral of Common Council-? man H. D. Alexander. conducted by Rev.

H. E. Wieand of''- KG one can say that they ever knew before ALL VALENTINES AT HALF PRICE TO-DAY. hand where he stood. My own personal Juniata.

Dr. Nicholson, state' superintend RAND Select and Common Councils in Joint cnt of the Anti-Saloon league was present and made, upon request, a very interesting address on the progress of the league in its work against the saloon. Mr. Nicholson's remarks were encouraging and the outlook for sorrow is great, but uod Knows wnat is best, and we should not question his wisdom In taking away our dear friend and brother. Henry Alexander.

The meeting then adjourned and the councilmen and city officials then marched to St. John's church and attended the solemn ceremonies conducted there for the deceased. 'Session Met aod Took Action Relative to the Deceased. future temperance work is bright. SALE SOME MILL END He said it had been reported that RECORD OF DEATHS.

there had been an agreement between the temperance people and legislature that there was to be no temperance legislation this year, but no such All that was mortal of the late Common-Councilman Henry David Alexander was laid to rest in St. John's cemetery1 yesterday morning large concourse of friends and city' officials had paid a last tribute to his memory. The funeral took place from Names of Those Who Have Joined the Great Majority. Aaron B. Cole, son of John B.

and Flora M. Cole, aged 14 years, died agreement had been even mentioned. The paper of the morning was read for Tuesday's Buyers. Offerings Monday afternoon at 12.30 o'clock, at parents' home, 921 Seventh avenue, at by Rev. J.

K. Lloyd on the subject, "Hell." The paper is a strong and complete representation, of the subject The Tribune expects to prin it in full at a future date. his late home, 1212 Fifteenth avenue, ter an illness of one week with pleuro at- 8.30 o'clock and the cortege pro pneumonia. He, like his brother Edwin, who preceded him to the grave by ceeded to St. John's pro-cathedral, where a solemn high mass of requiem We bring: to your attention in to-day's store news, some of the splendid bargains you will find here to-day.

Even though the extraordinary values represented would seem to indicate that the prices have been cut especially for advertising purposes; such is not the case. They are simply a collection of bargains gathered at random throughout the store, but which serve to illustrate the fine opportunities for money saving that this great sale affords. was celebrated for the repose of the soul of the departed. The church was crowded with sorrowing friends and city and ex-city officials, the lat Will Issue New Stock. The Vigilant Building and Loan association will issue a new series of stock at the regular meeting in Froh-sinn hall next Monday evening, February 20, 1905.

Persons desiring to make a good investment should secure stock in this new series. Stock can be obtained from any of the following members of the board of directors: Charles Mattes, Jonathan B. one week, was a most lovable boy, who, was admired for his manly and agreeable disposition. Dead. dead, the child I loved so well, Transported to the world above.

I need no more my heart conceal, I never dared indulge my love; But may I not indulge my grief. And seek in tears a sad relief? But hath not heaven, who first bestowed, A right to take his gift away? I bow me to the sovereign God, Who snatched him from the evil day; Yet nature will repeat her moan And fondly cry, My Son! My $2 Black Taffeta Silk. $1 $0. ter occupying a special section. The casket, as it rested at the altar, was covered with flowers, all attesting the love and esteem in which the deceased was held by his wide circle of Black Taffeta Silk with a mousseline finish, giving to it a (beautiful, rich sheen.

Full 3(1 inches wide, light weight, and fully guaranteed look for the word "Mousseline" on the sel Men's S2 Shoes for $1.64. One assorted lot of Men's Box, or Kangaroo Lace Shoes medium heavy weight, suited especially for worklngmen. Regular jC i $2 quality. End Sale Price. Seely's 50c Perfume for 19c Ounce.

This quality of Seely's Perfume is made to sell at 50c an ounce and that is the standard price at which druggists throughout the coun Baker, Mac Wilson, J. B. Anderson, Cameron Johnson, J. F. Wilkinson, J.

W. Slotehower, Robert Rogers, vage. Usual S2 quality Mill End Sale Price $1.50 George Harpham, or J. Banks Kurtz, 1 $1 Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, 49c. The funeral will take place at 2.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Second Lutheran church.

Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. Jonathan Boynton. Jonathan Boynton, one of Clear solicitor: George Wichum, president; C. T. Witherow, secretary.

Dressing mads of eiderdown in as i Bleached Damask, 25c a Yard, One lot of full Bleached Damask in assorted patterns, 54 inches wide. Mill End OCp Sale Price iJV' Huck Towels for 5c Each. Huck Towels with hemmed ends, 18 by 34 inches in size. An exceptionally good value at the Mill End Sale Price of, each Bed Spreads for 69c- One lot of Bed Spreads of a good quality, in pretty Marseilles patterns. Evtm during these times of exceptional values, we are justified in classing them as an out-of-the-ordinary bargain at vV Table Linen at 39c Yard.

The famous genuine Home-spun Table Linen in assorted patterns. Full 58 inches wide. sorted colors regular Jl ones. Mill 49c try sell it. Our price is 25c an ounce, bt for End Sale Price field's most prominent citizens, died the Mill End Sale we are offering it in a large variety of odors at I9c at the home of his daughter, Airs Edith Dill, of Atlantic City, on Satur friends.

The mass and ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Father Morgan M. Stieedy, rector of St. John's church. After the celebration of the mass he delivered a eulogy on the deceased, lie said that it- was not the custom of tfte church to eulogize any one but the saints, but he felt that the life of tyr.

Alexander was so worthy of emulation that' ah exception would not be aSniss. 'He spoke of the numerous g)od qualities of the deceased, the irity of the man and his devotion to ity. He also spoke of the wide acquaintanceship of the deceased and of thje friendship an esteem he enjoyed through his cheerful disposition. The pall bearers were Charles Mc-Aleer, John Kelly, Dr. George F.

Tate, Frank Antonelli, Louis Casey and Thomas Canty. Following the services lite remains were laid to rest in St. Jfclm's cemetery. day, aged 95 years. He was a pioneer lumberman and a prominent banker in Clearfield and had resided there tin til about a year ago.

His wife, Mrs Mary Boynton, aged 85 years, sur vives him. His remains will be taken 25c Outing Cloth Skirts. I9c. These skirts are made of a good quality of outing cloth, are full size, and were good value at 25c. The Mill End Sale brings them lfjr to you at lyL Odd Lot of Corset Covers.

I2i We have culled from our lines of 25c Corset Covers a lot of odd styles and sies, of which we shall have no more. To make a to the home of his granddaughter. Mrs. Mary Patton, at Curwensville, Hill There is nothing to equal it for wearing quali where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, after which interment will ties, yet the Mill End Sale brings it to 39c be made at Clearfield. He was a man you at the low price or oi remarkable vigor in his old age.

having possession of all his faculties tA special meeting of the select and common councils was held at the city quick clearance of them we will offer them in large measure. He will be greatly missed by the Methodist Episcopal hall yesterday morning to pay a last to-day at the Mill End Sale Price of I2lc tribute to the memory of the late church, of which he had long been a Lace Curtain Ends, I9c Each We have secured another lot of lace curtain euds, they being samples used by traveling salesmen VA and 1 yards long, and full width. Curtains of which they are samples pell for $1.50 to 4 pair, but we are going to offer this lot of ends at the Mill End Sale Q. Price of, each lyy $3 Portieres for $1.98 a PaJr. We have gathered up a lot of portieres in colors of old rose and brown, which we will close out to-day.

There are just 8 pairs in the lot. and they regularly sold for i'i a pair. Tuesday's Mill End Sale Price wiii tf AO be only 1 plyO Ladies' Jackets Reduced. Here is a lot of Ladies' Jackets, made of Cheviot, and Broadcloth, in black only. They are of a weight that makes them especially suited for spring wear a fact that g'vas all the more force to these price reductions.

$6 Jackets for $3.98. $7.50 Jackets for $5.98. $8.95 Jackets for $6.95. $10 Jackets for $7.98. Another lot of Ladies' Light Weight Jackets suited for spring wear, made of covert wi'h good satin trimmings, will go at these new prices; $5.98 Jackets for $3.98.

$7.50 Jackets for $5.69. $8.98 Jackets for $6.98. ctrumon councilman. There were few absentees, and a number of ex-coun: member. Joseph Grove.

Cilnven and city officials were in at On Sunday Joseph Grove died at the home of his son, John H. Grove, near Lancaster Gingham. 5 He a Yard. We have an extra big assortment of genuine Lancaster Gingham, including all of the best patterns and colors. We are offering this popular material at the Mill End Sale Ct Price of J2v 69c Fancy Taffeta, 49c a Yard Fancy Silk Taffeta in colors of blue, garnet, brown and green in neat, yet attractive dash and bar effects.

It is a usual 0ic quality, but the Mill End Sale brings it tc A(r you at 47. $1 Mohair. 59c a Yard. Mohair is going to be one of the most popular weaves this spring, so opportunities like, this to secure them at. less than usual prices should be taken advantage of.

42 inches wide in a very dark grey. CQr Usual $1 quality Mill End Sale Price. Oylf $1.25 Black Panama for M. Fine Black Panama Cloth, one of the coming. Mapleton, of dropsy and rheumatism.

He was aged G2 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served in Company Battery Light Artillery He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Mapleton and is survived by the following children: Mrs. Annie Long, of Jeannette; Mrs. Maggie Vanallman, Mrs. EUa Hoopes, Mrs.

Bertha Brown and Miss Agnes, of Altoona: Mrs. Calico, 3 3-4c a Yard. One lot of Light Calico in good figured effects Mill End Sale Price The session1 was called to Order at 7.30 o'clock in the common ouncil chamber his chair and iesk were draped in mourning in his memory. The action by the joint body was most fitting to the memory of the departed. President Simon Walker, of common council, called the assemblage to order and in opening the meeting stated its purpose was to pay fitting tribute to the memory of the departed.

In opening the session" he said Fellow Councilmen We have assembled in this council chamber this previous to paying our last 3Jc I0c Dress Lawns, 6 3 4c. Railroad Time Must be exact. The variation of a second may mean an accident. Is your watch a Railroad Watch? Can it be relied on? A Reliable Watch Can be bought at our store at a very low price. Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton and Hampton Watches are here in plenty, and if you are at all interested in a good watch you cannot afford to make your purchase before seeing our line.

We can refer you to hundreds of railroad men, who will tell you that they have tried all over town and found our store to be a money saver. season lavorites. 02 incnes whiu. uuu irj- One lot of Dress Lawn 'n asosrted colors, ami figured effects in a usual 10c qual- A3' ity Mill End Sale Price $1 ular S1.25 quality. Mill End Sale Frice 9 A tntnite oi respect to a most estimable Kate Anderson, of Mapleton; Samuel of Duquesne; John of Porter township.

Also two brothers, Daniel C. and Jackson of Shirleysbury, and two sisters, Mrs. Martha J. Ha-mer, of McConnellstown, and Kate citizen a kind husband and indulgent father, a strictly conscientious and able councilman and our dear friend Henry David Alexander. Grove, of Cromwell township.

SCHOENFELD'S Mrs. Nancy J. Aiken. At 3 o'clock Monday morning Mrs. Nancy J.

Aiken, wife of, William B. Up-To-Date Jewelry. Expert Watch Repairing New To-day. Simon's Prosperity sale. M.

Berman -Railroad time. Ferd Bendheim Trouser week. Kottman's. Masquerade parties. Hugh D.

Seeds The satisfying shoe. Gable Co. end offerings. M.J Sheffer Werner--Ton are always right. "i'-W.

S. Aaron. Twixt now and Our Specialty. When the Old Glasses Hurt "Hit Em Hard" Suit and Overcoat Sale. Yes, every day Schoenfeld has "Hit Em Hard," and Schoenfeld is going to continue to "Hit Em Hard" until this sale is over.

The prices on suits and overcoats are staggering everyone. We are selling suits and overcoats which, for quality excel anything shown in Altoona, suits and overcoats out of our regular stock. "No old ones," but this season's goods. You know Schoenfeld's. You know when he goes to print he states facts.

SO HEED OUR CALL. Choice of all our men's suits and overcoats that sold at $8.50, $10, $12, $13.50 and $15, during this sale at $6.66. AT SCHOENFELD'S, 1317 Eleventh avenue. Sale good for fifteen days from date. Aiken, died at her home.

1427 Third avenue, of pneumonia, after a short illness. Deceased was born at Franklin Forge, April 28, 1846, and had resided in this city for a number of years. She was married thirty-nine years ago, to Mr, Aiken, who survives with four children: Benjamin William and Mrs. L. S.

Hartzell, all of Altoona, and Mrs. A. J. Lohr, of Wilkinsburg. She was a member of the First Baptist church and she was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends.

Funeral services will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Private interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. William H. Zeller. On Friday, William H.

Zeller. a former Altoona newspaper man, died at When we look at that vacant chair which he so honorably filled for nearly four years, it brings sorrow and sadness to our hearts. That chair, gentlemen, will be difficult to Jill, and oh. how impossible to fill it in his home. He has left behind a name unsullied, which should he a precious legacy to his children.

His life was pure and his Christian faith so undoubted that we may feel assured that he has gone to the home prepared for him. Common Councilman John T. Cas-sldy thereupon moved that the chair appoint a committee of five to prepare resolutions of. respect on the death of Mr. Alexander.

President Walker appointed the following: John T. Cassidy, chairman; George F. Tate, George W. Kuebler, Edward Kabello and J. A.

Elder as members of the committee. The gentlemen retired and a short time later, reported and submitted the following tribute of respect: Altoona. February 13. 1905. To Select and Common Councils, in Joint Session Assembled: Gentlemen Your special committee, appointed to draft a suitable tribute commemorating the death of our brother councilman.

Henry D. Alexander, beg leave to submit the following preamble and resolution for adoption; HENRY DAVID ALEXANDER. Born Feb. 1, 1860. Died Feb.

8, 1905. When the cold cast of clay that im spring. i Imperial Dry Goods' Co. A great For a complete stock of up-to-date Jewelry, including the newest things in Lockety, Brooches, Scarf Piny, for. the new Signet Bracelet, for Finger Rings of every kind and for many other pretty and useful articles of Jewelry you should call at our store.

Beauty's Adornment. It is time to secure a pair more suitable for the changing sight. A new pair will cost you but little if vou come here, and a PERFECT TEST OF YOUR EYES will cost you nothing. M- Bernian, Jeweler and Optician, 1309 Eleventh Ave. sale of staple silks.

Notice to Attend Funeral. The members of Altoona lodge, No. 473, I. O. O.

will meet in their hall this afternoon at 2.30, to attend the funeral of our late brother, C. B. Fields. All Odd Fellows are invited to attend. W.

A. SAUCERMAN, N. G. H. A.

HOFFMAN, Secretary. CLEAN-UP PRICES on all Winter Millinery and Furs at MRS. ELLA BLACK'S, 1425 Eleventh avenue'. the German hospital, Philadelphia. He was aged 55 years and during his residence in this city a number of years ago was employed on the writing staff of the Altoona Times, and Mirror.

He was a graduate of Girard college and had but recently been connected with the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph. The refined daintiness of far gold and the rich beauty of gems lend themselves most nat prisoned the soul of Henry Alexander Is entombed to-day, all that is mortal of a good man. will have gone out from amongst us forever. He has passed from the activities of a busy life into the sublime life eternal. Behind him he leaves a legacy of an untarnished name.

A host of friends mourn at his bier. urally and gracefully to their uses as jewelry. Our cases are full of lovely ana artistic Jewelry which we are always pleased to show you. Why Suffer With Your Head? Jn the fuU vigor of young manhood he was called to his reward. untimely end cannot but give pain to those of us with whom he came into almost daily contact.

To us he revealed the nobility The remains were interred at Reading. Mrs. Emma D. Hanson. On January 24.

Mrs. Emma D. Hanson, mother of O. W. Hanson, of 800 Seventh avenue, died at her home in Copnehagen.

Denmark, of diseases incident to old age. She was born in Denmark on March 24, 1825. Besides her son in this city, she is survived by two daughters, Agnes and Augusta, at home. Death of a Child Mabel daughter of Charles and Xancy Okwine, died at the home of (he parents, 114 East Bell avenue, yesterday morning of croupous 2 months and days: Interment will be made at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning in Fairview cemetery. For a long time Spectacles had only one use, they were worn to assist the old in reading and performing near work.

To-day, Near Sight, Far Sight, Cross, Eye, Neu-r a 1 i a Astigmatism, Headache and many There is still good news for you among the items of this Prosperity Sale. The lots were too big for even such enthusiastic buying as you've been doing the past week. So if you neglected to come Saturday or even last week, you'll find plenty of consolation in to-day's offerings. Many a man or womm who. really wmts a new pair of shoes, even needs them, foregoes the pleasure, because.

the desired style and quality cannot be obtained at the necessary price limit. Here are shoes that will charm the most fastidious and satisfy the strenuous and offered at prices that anybody can compass. Read about 'em. of his character, his many -manly traits, and the rugged honesty which rendered his life so singularly beautiful. All in ail he was a most splendid example of young American manhood.

He was a friend in need to many and the kindly regard he felt for his fellow men and the touching devotion to his family, will ever be fondly cherished. Firm in his convictions, keen in his discrimination between right and wrong, unfaltering in his duty, constant in his friendship, his death could not but leave behind a poignant and a lasting regret. His four years of activities in councils will ever redound to his credit. A leader in whatever was best for the city, with a wide influence in shaping needed legislation, he was tempered with a conservatism that made his counsel wise and safe, As in his private life, he discharged every civic duty with a conscientious seal and a fidelity worthy or emulation. He died in the full realization of a glorious resurrection.

Resolved! 'That this simple tribute be spread upon the journal and as further mark of. respect it is directed that the deceased member's desk And chair remain draped for a period of thirty days. J. T. CASSIDAY.

JAMES A. ELDER. GEORGE F. TATE. I ED.

KABELLO. GEORGE AV. KfEBLKR. Shoes, of the $1.50 grade, and good ones at that. Style and service beyond the price.

Women's Shoes, $1.19 Caused Lively Stepping. The cold wave which arrived from the west yesterday, was a very derided change from the weather of the previous day, and was responsible for the elastic step of pedestrians, as every one on the streets moved in a 'hurry and did not loiter about the street corners. A cold wind with snow, prevailed durjng the day, and towards evening the mercury began to go quickly towards the base of the tube. At o'clock it registered 12 degrees above the zero mark, at 8 o'clock, degrees, and at 9 o'clock was only one degree above, and will likely go below in the early morning hours. 99c $2.88 A collection of warm lined shoes that were up to $1.75.

You'U need 'em. For our $3.50 sort, that are the best at the old price. All styles. Harvard and Queen Quality Shoes. You know they're worth $3.

$2.47 other afflictions are promptly relieved by correctly ad justed lenses. Many people who for years have suf-" fered intensely fromchronic sick headache, using med-: icine of all kinds without benefit, find immediate and permanent relief in glasses. You'll be surprised at the comfort a pair of glasses will afford if your sight is in any way defective. We will guarantee you a scientific examination free and the correct g'asses properly adjusted. W.

F. Sellers Jewelers and Opticians, II 16 Eleventh Ave. Shoes whose at $1.50 any- pair of Work you won't find Get a match where. Men's Shoes, $1.19 The ne plus ultra Stetson's of $8 $4.87 Douglass Shoes, the $4 and $3.50 kinds. Noted for style and service.

$1.86 $3.08 Good style shoes of Box Calf and Vici a $2.50 grade. Shoes, sort. The extreme For the baby we have a lot of red, blue and black Lace or Button Shoes sizes 1 to 8. Were $1. Young Folks' Shoes, 25c 88c Public Schools Principals Met.

The principals of the public schools held a very interesting meeting last evening at the high school building. There was a good attendance and the subject for discussion was departmental work and the course of study. This interesting theme 'was thoroughly discoursed by the various principals and a talk was also made on the subject by Paul Kreuzpointner. TU-: next meeting will be held on Monday evening, 13, when institute work will be discussed. Shoes for Children from our $1.00 sort.

Sizes 6 to 8. For our $1.25. grade, sizes 8 to 11. Splendid shoes for youngsters. Puts the boy's feet into a pair of $2 Box Calf or Vici Kid Shoes that stay.

75c $1.19 styles of the season. Our $1.35 grade of Misses' Shoes. Plenty of style and long wear. The best shoe for school boys. The $3 Harvard.

All styles in the" sale. 99c $2.47 Mi. Kuebler in moviug for the adoption of the resolutions paid the following high tribute to Mr. Alexander. He said: I had only known Mr.

Alexander after we became associated in council, but I soon found him to he a noble man. honest and sincere in his convictions, and while we had our differences they were always friendly, leaving no sting, no hard feelings. He was a genial, companionable man. who ever lived in an atmosphere of sweetness and kindness. I can hardly make myself fee that that chair he has so admirably filled has been suddenly made vacant.

1 ask myself the question: Why is it a man in the prime of life and the summit of his usefulness has been so suddenly called away, when it is the mission of man tp make the world brighter and better, in which direction our deceased brother labored so earnestly and so faithfully? The answer is that only God knows. It is one of those mysteries we cannot understand. To the family I extend my heartfelt sympathy. Their sorrow is great. But in the midst of their bereavement there is this comforting reflection: He was prepared to meet his Maker.

This should heal the wounds of their Bleeding hearts. resolution iwas adopted and other eulogies were delivered upon-the virtues and excellent? qualities of the deceased Council-men McCormick Exline, Elder and McAleer. Mayor Hoyer, who was present at the meeting, paid the following -tribute te the departed: I knew Mr. Alexander for twenty-five. Attention, Blair Lodge, No.

281, Knights of Pythias. All members of Blair lodge, K. of are requested to meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at First United Presbyterian church, Howard avenue and Fourth street, to attend the funeral of our late brother, Charles- B. Fields. 'Members of sister lodges are invited.

L. BENDHEIM, C. C. Misses' Shoes from the $1.50 class and the very Head of it, too. Your need in glasses Is what we have.

We agree to prove It to you by the most approved tests. Classes that will supply the defects of vision- are what you need. We will guarantee to give you relief. No charge for examination. W.

F. SELLERS Jewelers and Opticians, 1116 Eleventh avenue. 1400 Open LOOK AFTER THE BOY. Teach him the value of money. The beginning of a savings account in this bank will be the first step toward the foundation of an independent business career It will also give him an object Eleventh This Have a Look.

Come in and have a look at our line of Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry and compare the prices with the rest, and convince yourself that this is the place to buy. BRENNEMAN ALDERFER, Practical Jewelers, 1416 Eleventh Ave. Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty. Notice. The members of Post 62, G.

A. will assemble at the post room, Tuesday, the 14th, at 2.45 p. m. sharp, to attend the funeral of Comrade C. B.

Fields. By order E. Zemsch. Commander. ADAM LEAKE, Adjutant.

Avenue. Evening. lesson in practical economy. It is a good lesson for the girl, too. THE ALTOONA TRUST CO Regular dinner at Stewart's restaurant.

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