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Altoona Tribunei
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MORNING TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900. 5 AT THE HOSPITAL Young Prank Zumskey Suffering From Acid Poisoning. WAS SUPPERING PROM A COLD By Mistake His Father Gave Him the Wrong Medicine--Gabriel Moyer Fractured His Right Wrist Last Night. AMOS HOPKINS FALLS DOWN STAIRS Frank Zumskey, aged 10 years, of 209 Lloyd street, is being treated at the hospital for acid poisoning. The boy had been suffering from the effects of a cold and yesterday morning his father conoluded to give him a dose of cough medicine that was about the house.

In looking for the medicine he got hold of a which greatly resembled it but which contained hydrochloric acid. He poured out a teaspoonful and gave it to the boy. The boy spit out a portion of the poisonous drug but swallowed a good part. In 8 minute he was suffering untold pain and agony. was quickly removed to the hospital where he received treatment.

Gabriel Moyer, of 33 Washington avenue, employed as a hostler in the middle division round house, while at work last night about 9 o'clock slipped and fell, fracturing his right wrist. The fracture was reduced at the hospital by Dr. Howell. Amos Hopkins fell down the stairs at his home, 604 Seventh avenue, yesterday morning, fracturing a rib and badly bruising himself. He was treated at the hospital.

John Smith, 1012 Eighteenth avenue, while at work yesterday had a finger caught in a wheel and badly lacerated. The injured member was amputated at the hospital. The following minor accident cases were treated at the hospital yesterday: Ralph S. Blake, 322 Third avenue, laceration and fracture of the middle finger of the left hand, received while at work in the freight shop; Eugene Sylves, 633 Ninth avenue, piece of steel removed from the eye; William Hobert, Juniata, punctured wound of the right hand. RECENT MARRIAGES.

Three Weddings Were Solemnized in Al. toona Yesterday Evening. At 8 o'clock yesterday evening Rev. Lewis Robb, pastor of Trinity Reformed church, united in marriage Arthur W. Barley and Miss Margaret L.

Lingenfelter. ceremony W88 performed at the parsonage in the presence of a few friends. The attendants were Miss Bertha Barley and Howard Temple. Both parties are well and favorably known in Altoona. Mr.

Barley is a worthy and industrious young man, a printer by occupation and works at his trade in the TRIBUNE composing room. The bride is one of Altoona's fairest young ladies. For a number of she was the faithfal organist Trinity church. After the ceremony a delightful reception was tendered the bridal party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

I Kaiser, 417 First avenue. Mr. and Mre. Barley will be at home to their friends at 523 Third avenue. KROFT-HAGGERTY.

Last evening at 8 o'clock Robert T. Kroft, of this city, and Miss Mattie Haggerty, of Bellwood, were quietly married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. H. W. Pitzer, 1418 Tenth avenue.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Hartman, of Bellwood. Mr.

and Mrs. Kroft departed on Philadelphia express on a two weeks' visit to eastern cities and on their return will make their home in Altoona. LAIRD-IRWIN. At 8 o'clock last evening Mr. Harry B.

Laird and Miss Rebecca H. Irwin, both of Bellwood, united in marriage at parsonage were, the Third Presbyterian church by Rev. J. E. Irvine.

The attendants were Mr. John W. Laird and Mies Alice McFarlin. The groom is employed as a stationary engineer in this city and is an industrious young man. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

Abe R. Irwin of Bellwood, and is an excellent young lady. They will reside at 2316 Beale avenue. DECREE FILED, Final Hearing in P. J.

E. and B. C. Roads Set for February 6, Judge Bell has entered the following decree the equity suit of The Pittaburg, Johnstown, Ebeneburg and Eastern Railroad Company V8. The Altoona and Beech Creek Railroad company: By the Court: On January 2, 1900, this case came on to be heard on motion to continue preliminary injunction, granted December 23, 1899, a and was argued by counsel, and nOw, January 3, after due consideration, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that said injunction, granted December 23, 1899, be continued until final hearing or antil further order of this court, on the following conditions: Firet-Plaintiffs shall have the right to use ench land and oil as is necessary for the operation of the railroad.

Second -The injunction shall not restrain defendants from issuing a writ' or summons in ejectment, or filing such cross bill in this action as they may deem advisable. Third -Tuesday, February 6, 1900, at 9. a. is fixed for final bearing of all demurrers, answere, replications or other papers neceseary make an issue, either by law or of fact, to be filed by that time, both as to the original bill or any cross bill filed by defendante. It being the purpose of this proviso to secure a speedy hearing, and to carry out euch purpose it is hereby ordered that questions of law raised by demurrer, or paper in the nature of a demurrer, as well as questions of fact, sball be taken up and finally gued on said February 6, 1900.

This latter provision is made by consent of counsel on both sides. New To- Day. Gable Stern 1900. Murray's capes and fare. Bendheim-Firet Son Co.

HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS. Fire Department's Management--Items of a Personal Character. The magnates are praying that the list may be curtailed. The quarterly sheriff's sales will be held at the court house this morning at 11 o'clock. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Fornbalz celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of thelr wedding at their home on Garber street, last evening. Rose Stivere, a Bedford horseman, has purchased the trotting mare, "Monech," from Landlord William Shoemaker, of the Logan house. William Athey and John Gingery, who had been employed in the Sheffield Iron works, at Sheffield, have returned to Hollidaysburg. Dr.

J. W. Madara, formerly of Baker's Summit, accompanies the American army now enjoying the hospitality of the sultan of the Sula Islands. Mies Mary Reamey and ber niece, Miss Jean Hoopes, left yesterday for Philadelphia, where they will spend the remainder of the winter. Mr.

Charles White has purchased from the Joseph Fichtner estate the property Mulberry street lately occupied by Johnston 0. Akers. Consideration, $1,100. A hunting dog and its tail parted company last evening due to the rapid action of a Logan Valley car. Thus opens the list of casualties for 1900 on the trolley line.

William C. White, a prominent member of the bar of Duluth, Minnesota, and his wife are being entertained at the home of 0. H. Hewit. Mr.

White was formerly the law partner of Mr. Hewit. Ciosely following the news of the dis- solution of the Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail company comes the welcome word that a company of local capitalists will take charge of and operate the little rolling mill at an early date. The Hollidaysburg Fire department is managed on a very prudent and economical basie, and our townspeople are seldom asked to aesiet the firemen financially in their labors of love. Thanks to the Blair's Gap water force, there no need for a costly steamer, but there is a need for a new and improved hose carriage in the house.

entertainment Allen's Moving Pictures, a novel which is highly commended, will be presented in opera house this evening, and the proceeds will be used to purchase a hose carriage. The entertainment ie deserving of a large audience and the firemen are worthy of the greatest encouragement in their laudable enterprise. GABLE GABLE Watch for "The they are going to patrons. Be sure "Economy Men in Our Window" on make something useful that we to come here on Saturday. Sale" Saturday morning will give to our News OUR GREAT SEGOND UP DOLLARS FOR YOUR This Second "Economy Sale" has been a greater success than its predecessor of a year ago.

A success attained because of the fact that the people realize the importance of taking advantage of the prices at which we are offering the best goods the looms and mills produce. As an illustration of the great advances made by manufacturers on their prices, we would state that the muslin which formerly occupied an important part in our sales, and of which you have bought thousands of yards at a yard, has advanced 2c a yard over the price we paid for the last consignment An increase in this one instance of over 50 per with prospects of a still further advance on future orders. Notwithstanding the fact goods, (of which the above is a this sale, of securing these same prevail than we hope to be able interests, you will be a visitor to that manufacturers are asking fair example), we are giving goods at the old prices -in to replace present stocks at. this store every day during us higher prices for new you the advantage, during many cases lower prices If you consult your best this "Economy Sale." Some Things You'll Find Here To-day. Towels.

There are lots of interesting values in the Linen Department during the "Economy Sale," but here is some news about Towels that hasn't as yet appeared in our "store talks One lot of Damask Towele, with colored borders, "Economy each, Sale" price, 5c Huck Towels, with hemmed ende, eize by 28 inches, "Economy Sale" price, 122c Huck Towels, with hemmed ends -20 by 42 inches in size, all linen and regular 25c value, each, "Economy Sale" price, 19c All Linen Huck Towels-21 by 44 inches in size-a good 35c price, quality, each "Economy Sale" 25c First Floor, New Addition. Black Underskirts. BARNES-CROSSY CO. CHI. Here are two interesting lots of Black Underskirts that go at "Economy Sale" prices Black Sateen Skirts, made with a nine flounce, with three omy Sale" rows of cording.

35c Black Sateen Skirts, lined throughout with warmth-giving Domet flannel and made with a fourteen-inch flounce, with corded Sale" ruffling; "Economy 69c Second Floor. Two Silk Specials. There are some remarkable bargains in the Silk Department that are attracting the attention of buyers in attendance at the "Economy Sale." Here are two of them Silks in Poplins, Taffetas and Bengalines, in stripes, figures, and checked effects -silks that are regularly worth $1.00 and $1.25 a yard, and that come in a line of beautiful patterne, go Sale" during the "Economy 75c Thirty-six-inch wide lining Silke, in both black and colorsa regular "Economy 50c Sale" quality; 25c First floor, new addition. Night Gowns, 50c. Ladies' Night Gowns, made of good muslin in the comfortable Mother Hubbard style.

They have a tucked yoke and are trimmed with embroidery. The "Economy Sale" price is 50c Second Floor. A Special in Corsets-21 These Corsets are made of good jean, have five hooks and two side steels -they are extra good Corsets at a very little For the 21c Second floor. Lace Curtains. If you have need of an extra pair or two of Lace Curtains, here is a chance to save some money on them.

It's a lot that we have collected from among the various priced Curtains and marked at one uniform pricethe patterns are all neat and attractive: They are Curtains that, formerly sold for $2.50, 2.69, 2.75 and 2.98 a pair. The "Economy Sale" price $1.98 Second Floor, Nero Addition. 25c and 50c Shades for 15c. Here is a lot of Window Shades that represent the odds and ends of a season's accumulations, and which we want to close out before inventory They are made of good oil ebading, mounted on good rollers. Some are plain, others have fringed ends.

There are from one to five of a kind and they formerly sold for 25c and 50c. The the lot is, each, Sale" price on 15c Second Floor, New Addition. $1.00 Bed Spreads for 83c. These Bed Spreads are the same quality that this manufacturer makes to sell for $1,00. There is a full case of them -good, heavy White Spreads, hemmed all ready 5 for use--that we are going to sell Sale' during for, the each, "Economy 83c First Floor, New Addition.

Watch for the "Men Watch for the "Men, in our Window" Sat- in our Window" Saturday they're inter- urday -they're interesting. esting. GABLE Knights of the Golden Eagle. The following are the officers of Altoona castle No. 145, of Knights of the Golden Eagle, for ensuing six months' term: Past chief, H.

E. House; noble chief, W. I. Bell; vice chief, B. W.

Williams; high priest, D. N. Puffenberger; venerable hermit, H. C. Aurandt; master of records, G.

A. Askew; clerk of exchequer, H. H. Lyttle; keeper of exchequer, 0. S.

Taylor; sir herald, Chichester Bankert; worthy bard, J. E. Shellenberger; worthy chamberlain, A. A. Miller; ensign, W.

A. Hildebrand; esquire, C. Ferguson; first guardsman, W. S. Blowers; second guardsman, D.

G. Deeter; trustees, F. S. Kensinger, W. E.

Turner, C. D. Beegle; to the grand castle, C. S. Taylor.

See Him This Week, The manager of Shaeffer's Art Studio will keep open for sittings until let of February. High grade work at cut rate Go TO Stewart's for lunch. On Every Bottle Of Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this guarantee: "All we ask of you is to use two-thirds of the contents of this bottle faithfully, then if you can say you are not benefitted return the bottle to your druggist and may refund the price paid." Price 25c, 50c and $1.00. J. R.

Mateer, wholesale and retail. -3-feb6-lyr. DEEP ROCK on draught at Stewart's. Our Motto: Reliable Goods- Prices. The New Year Finds this store abreast of the times with the newest, best and most desirable articles of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Watches and everything that helps to make a first -class jewelry store.

Expert Watch Repairing a Specialty. Our Optical Department, Although somewhat neglected in our advertising space during the holiday season, is, nevertheless, foremost in the city in that line of work. Free examination. RUDISILL Reliable Jewelers 1310 Eleventh Avenue. and Opticians.

Altoona's Fashion Centre. When the North Wind Blows when mercury hovers in the region of zero-it's time to think about wearables of this kind Men's Wool Gloves, 25C, 35c, 50c Men's Caps, with ear protectors, 5oc to $1.00 Mufflers, 5oc to $2.00. Mufflets, ideal throat protectors, 5oc to $1.00. PROMOTES Finest Showing of LADIES' FURS UNDERWEAR in the City. WOOL Send Illustrated Catalogue, for Westfa11, PURE Hatter, Jaeger's Sanatory Socks.

Furrier, Haberdasher, 200 0000 Ladies', Misses' and Children's Shoes and Rubbers. Cold Weather Needs in SHoEs for Ladies and Children. Box Calf Shoes -popular shapes--all sizes, all widths-good, solid, stout soles- -built for the hardest kind of wearwinter wear. Prices are $2.00, 2.50, 3.00 and for ladies' I 50 and 1.75 for children's. Skating Boots, Made solidly of best Box Calf, as nearly waterproof as leather can be made, new wide toe, double sole, welted, extended edge, $3 00 the pair, The Ladies' Favorite Shoe Store.

W. R. WHITMORE, 1314 ELEVENTH AVE. 8000000 Closed Evenings Except Saturday. 0000000 1000 The Holiday Rush Over, We are now prepared to supply your every need in the Furniture line at prices that will astonish you.

Considering the big prices asked by other dealers and the numerous advances made by Furniture manufacturers the past year, our low prices are surprising. But we always have and always will give you more for your money than any other firm in Blair county. The Same Is True Of our Crockery Department. We defy all competition as to goods and prices. Smith Brothers, Furniture and Crockery, QUALITIES 1507 11th Ave.

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