Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 5

MOIttilNU TltlJlUJSE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1896. A TIP TO SPECULATORS! THIS IS A RARE FIND "Ring Out the Old! Cleaning House After Santa Claus How a Famous Rubens Painting Food Its Way to This Side. The last day of the year finds us anxious to be rid of the burdens of Mild weather has left us loaded with Winter Goods on which we are making CAME FROM A GERMAN VILLAGE tremendous sacrifices in order to start the ATew 1 ear with a lighter load. If your time to benefit. German While Traveling in Germany a Lutheran Minister Made a su it covery and Brought Home With Him.

A "Sure Thing" In Beal Estate. More safe fortunes are made on lucky purchases of booming real estate than in any other manner. Altoona is just now at the dawn of another boom, and within six months the demand for real estate all around the city will be enormous. Prices are sure to jump and money will be made, especially when lots are bought at the remarkably low prices which are at present offered in EAST ESnl Present prices only last till the boom conies that may be in three months. EaHt End is being pushed and advertised heavily.

That meaiiB that the lots you buy will be benefited as well as the rest of the suburb, and you have first pick for choice lots. East End is to-day the livest and most active building section around Altoona, and as Boon as the frost is out of the ground in the spring, new houses will spring up by the dozens, on the many lots sold this year to home builders. East End to-day is worth twice what it was a year ago, but the prices are still the same But prices will jump soon. IIakhkr McNeal, Matcer block, fourth floor. Take elevator.

decll-tf The Greatest Underwear Sale in the Store's History Started Yesterday! I Warm as it was we sold hundreds of Garments. Teople know that the fierce winds will soon be blowing; and Wool Underwear will never be so cheap again. If you were not here yesterday, don't fail to come to day. A GREAT RELIC OF A PAINTER CUT PRICES ON MEN'S WEAR, Things Men are always needing cut in price to reduce stock. Well worth a man's while to look at.

Traveling in tiermany two yeara ago the Rev. Mr. Glaeaw, of the German We don't wish to encourage late buying-, but must say that the slow and easy folks hit it this time. All that is left of the many pretty things gathered together for this Christmas tide will now be closed out at greatly reduced prices. Judicious buying just now will save you many dollars.

In addition to our Leather Goods, Bric-a-brac, FancyChina, Silver Plated Novelties, Cut Glass, we include our stock of Coats and Furs, Lutheran church at Johnstown, vis Last Coat Sale of '96! ited a email out of the way village in the neighborhood of Frankfurt, on the river Maiu, for the purpose of paying a visit to some relatives of his wife. He there Men's Plue and Black striped Jer- Bey (Shirts, well finished in every We'll moke this day memorable to you if you obtain one of to-day's Coot Bargains! tmannnt nil oi 'tats Reduced from lil)c found in one of the unoccupied rooms in Never in the history of Coat selling have such handsome garments t0 4oc'each. the second story of the house a painting old looking and dust-covered. Upo be close examination he discovered it to a genuine work of art by the old master, Teter Taul Rubens. (1577-1G40): theini tials of this maeter's name, P.

Coats. Skates at Watson's gun store. dec23-10t Carpet Department. Ij you want a carpet now is a good time to buy. We offer you decided bargains to make room for new stock.

dec25-tf Wm. Mi kray's Son Co. being distinctly painted in black at the bottom of the picture. Upon further "Cosmopolitan" Madras Shirts, attached collars and cuffs, in neat patterns, $1.50 quality to close out quick each. Men's Domet Night Shirts, light or dark colors, full length, reduced from 50c to ii)o each.

Lot of Men's Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, plain white and colored border, because they are soiled go now at 10c each. Men's lined Dress Gloves, fur top or plain, all shades, 80c quality at pair. quiry he succeeded in ascertaining that this painting had once been purchased at an auction sale in the city ot frankturt on the Main, for the magnificent sura 2,000 cuildens, at that time considered been offered for so little money but the assortment will soon De broken. To-day will probably be the last day to get the Coat you want in the right size. Such Prices Hurry the Coats Away! TUBS 12 T1IIIKK LOTS THLL THE COAT STORY LOT 1 consists of 50 Ladies' and Misses' Jackets in rough and smooth cloths, nicely cut and made.

Were cheap told us at and 7.05. Go to-day at each. LOT 2 consists of about 75 Ladies' Jackets in Beaver, Kersey, Irish Frieze and Curl Astrakhan. Every garment tailor-made in best and latest style. Splendid value a few weeks ago at $10.95.

Go to-day at each. LOT consists of about G5 choice and handsome Jackets, all tailor-: made. The very best Jackets shown this season. Assorted styles and colors. You thought them splendid for 15.00 a few weeks ago.

Not many left now. They go to-day at each. About two hundred other Capes and Jackets. Nice garments that will I not stay long at these cut-ih-two prices, $1. 4.1K3, etc.

A Few Fur Capes 1WG INDUCTIONS ON KVEI5Y CAKMHXT! We've been particular about every piece of Fur placed instock. Each Cape is selected Fur, handsomely made. Prices from up. A Few Fur Collarettes at Cut Prices. Our stock of shoes, damaged during the late fire, awaits the bargain seeker.

Come early in the day and avoid the rush of the afternoon and evening at Johnson's Shoe Palace. dec21-tf good price and yet a bargain for the pur chaser, who pnzea it highly aB a supe-rior eera and knowing it to be a prodiiC' If you don't dress the girls in new cloaks the fault is your own. It's not a question of cost now. Forty cents on the dollar that's the cut on a lot of Misses' and Children's Coats that we want to close out in a week, but two days should see the end of them if you appreciate bargains. tion from the school of Rubens.

After the death of the proud owner it came as Lined Dress The $1 00 quality an heirloom into the possession of Mrs ijlaeaw'a aunt, but the family, from THE EXTREMELY LowPrices stranee feeling of prudery, had rele- gated this beautiful painting to the ob ecurity of the second story room where the Rev. Glasaw was fortunate enough to find it and discover its high artistic Gloves at 7i)c a pair. Men's heavy Working Gloves.eitlier knit back or buttoned, well quality at a pair. 75c quality at "iOc a pair. Men's heavy Hogskin or Horsehide Gloves, lined or unlined; regular $1.00 quality reduced to 7ic a pair.

Just Inside the Door to the' lliglit. value. He at once expressed his admi Which made our store so ration, coupled with the natural desir famous during the Fur Collarettes. to become the possessor of it. His wibh was cheerfully granted and he brought it safely to his home in Johnstown, a Millinery Sacrificed! ihe paintingi represents the virgin HOLIDAY RUSH with the infant Jesus and hlizabetli with St.

John. Owing to the intention Rev. Glasaw to have the painting sot STILL PREVAIL. removed to New York city in order to have it placed on exhibition in the ar gallery there, it has been suggested that call Don't fail to give us a an opportunity be afforded to such lovers of the sacred art who would be We must confess that if we knew how the weather would be our fur purchases would have been half and less, but "its an ill wind that blows nobody good." Furs will fly from now until the stock is sold, as prices are cut to a point below what it costs to manufacture. before buying inr fc CHILDREN'S CAPS CUT IN PRICE.

willing to make a loan to Johnstown by giving a party, to leave their names with Mr. Frank Hastings, the cashier of the Second national bank of this city. The dav and time of departure will be announced later in the daily papers, MAKE TOUR REPORTS. FURNITURE. We save you money on every purchase.

M. G. SMITH, 1505 Eleventh Ave. Our entire stock of THIMMHD HATS will be closed out now at a mere trifle of their cost. Price is no object now if you need a Hat.

One Lot Trimmed Hats at 40c each. One Lot Trimmed Hats at OOc each. One Lot Trimmed Hats at OSc each. One Lot Trimmed Hats at $1.40 each. One Lot Trimmed Hats at H.40 each.

UXTIMMMKD HATS go the same way. One Lot Untrimnied Hats at each. One Lot ITntrimmed Hats at 40c each. One Lot Untrimmed Hats at Oc each. One Lot Untrimnied Hats at OSc each.

75c Walking Hats now 2c each. $1.08 Walking Hats now 50c each. SA1LOK HATS AT HALF IMflCFJS! SKATING CAPS AT ItHDUCKD PKICES! Full force of expert Trimmers still here this week. Place your orders early. Sale of Millinery Ribbons! About 1,000 yards of beautiful Ribbons in newest styles will be closed out at almost half prices.

One Lot Pretty Ribbons at 10c a yard. One Lot Pretty Ribbons at 15c a yard. One Lot Pretty Ribbons at 10c a yard. One Lot Pretty Ribbons at a yard. Most Elegant Ribbons in stock at 40c a yard.

All worth double these prices. ON SALE THIS MOKXIXG ON SECOM FLOOR. People The Board of Health "Appeals" to Whom it Could Fine. 1. IIS 1 1 6) The board of health, ever since its in auguration under the state law in Al Children's Surah Silk Caps, edge bound with velvet, nicely made, were $3.25, iibw $2,115 each.

Surah Silk Caps trimmed in velvet and fur, were reduced to each. Bengaline Silk Caps, tfimmed in velvet, reduced from $2.25 to $1.05 each. Bengaline Silk Caps, trimmed in velvet, reduced from $1.50 to $1.25 each. Embroidered Silk CapB with Astrakhan trimming, reduced from $139 to 1.00 each. toona, has had trouble in getting certain reports turned in to the proper ollicer.

These reports lake the form of marriages Great Rire Sale irom ministers uiiu 01 contagious ma eases, deaths and births from physicians, The Tkiir'ne has been called upon about -AND- this time in the year, ever since the board of health was organized, to request physicians and ministers to send in their Oca repotts. This request has become somewhat monotonous, although it is always cheerfully acceded to by this paper. Never Cheaper lim 75c each.J iMM.IlllMtinilMlMtl.llll'lllM.fMMlH.IM.I'.lM.M.I.H.lMlfliHtffSl.'SlSlM.lS lHllt I theless it appears that ministers and physicians, who are supposed to have STORE CLOSED ALL DAY TO-MORROW. more than the ordinary amount of iutel ligence, ehould turn in their reports without being rapped over the knuckles. GABLE Sc CO ihe board of health is simply carrying Annual Stock-Taking Sale At Mayer Millinery and Cloak Store.

Ladles' Jackets, in Black, Green, Tan and Mixed Jersey and Beaver Cloth, made of the best material and in the latest styles, will be sold for less than One-halt their Value. Capes. We have a few of those fine SEAL CAPES with Marten Trimming on hand yet also a few PLUSH CAPES and CLOTH CAPES, which you can buy at astonishingly low prices, but you must call soon as they are going very fast. Among the goods slightly damaged by smoke you can find a lot of Kid Gloves which we will sell at 25c a pair, former price Si. 00 and $1.25 a pair, out its duties as prescribed by law.

For years past it has been most complaisant with the ministers and physicians who have been derelict in their duty in mak DEATH EECOED. 10.30 Praise service; testimonial service; address, pastor; consecration service; and Andrew Droxler, of Logan Township, doxology; benediction. ing reports to the board. Lhere is no body of men, large or small, in the city of Altoona who should attempt to override a plain state law. Negligence is no excuse, and reports should be always made as soon after a marriage or death is a Child Pass Away.

Andrew Droxler, who resided two Married Last Evening, miles below the Wopsononock hotel, died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at Mr. Harry Nicholi and Miss Bertha May Anderson were happily married at the bride's home, 1009 Bridge street at 8 announced, or a contagious disease is known to be in a family, as is any other matter nelative to minor points which are promptly reported to the board of home, of dropsy. The deceased was also Infants' 1 ong Coats, Infants' Jackets and many more articles to be sold at most any price also a lot of Felt and Cloth Sailors, and some Untrimmed Hats suitable for Ladies and Misses, to be sold at 5c. apiece. ased 08 years.

6 months and 15 days. He is survived bv his wife, one son who re health. sides in Philadelphia, and two daugh It is the desire of the board of health All kinds of Millinery such as Trimmed and Untrimnied HATS, TIPS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS and ORNAMENTS, UMBRELLAS, CORSETS, ters, Mary and Louise, of this city, lie to prepare its report for the year 181)6 was a member ot fet. uermun quickly. If physicians, undertakers, GLOVES, MITTENS, HOSIERY, will all be sold at Astonishingly Low Catholic church, and a former employe clock last evening by Kev.

A. L. unk. About fifty guests were in attendance. The attendants were Miss Maggie Anderson, sister of the bride, and Mr.

Guy Fleck. An appetizing snpperjwas served after the ceremony. Mr.and Mrs. Nicholi will not take a wedding trip, but will board for a time at 1009 Bridge street. The groom is a machine hand employed by Foreman Louis Kiefer.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Lang of this citv. Prices at ministers, do not rand in their reports promptly, thev will be arrested of the Pennsylvania railroad glue room. Two physicians who were summoned to appear before the board were reprimanded for negligence in reporting contagious disease. Communications were considered and filed.

The secretary reported $3.25 collected since of last meeting. Contagions diseases reported during the past two weeks: Typhoid fever, three cases; diphtheria, four cases; membraneous croup, five cases; scarlet fever, two cases; scarlatina, three cases. No further business the board adjourned. Old Year Service. At Grace Lutheran church, Bell wood, on Thursday evening, December 31, beginning at 8 o'clock, a service especially adapted to the closing year will be conducted, which, we trust, will be profitable to all and prepare all for the "Week of Prayer" and the special services that shall follow.

From 8 to 9 Closing year prayer meeting. From 9 to 10.30 Social hour. Music, orchestral, vocal; readings; kind words; kind acts; hand shaking; light refreshments at the parsonage. From I Funeral services will De held and, and as a natural consequence, will be fined. These people compose three classes of citizens who have mostly at Mary's church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning; interment in St.

Mary's cem Mayer's Millinery and Cloak Store, etery. heart the weiiare ot the community They should be first to respond. THOMAS B.VI.TZEM.. Eleventh Avenue Near Twelfth Street. What the board of health needs to do Thomas Baltzell.

father of Thomas and in this case is to impose a few stiff fines. Charles Baltzell, former residents of this city, died at his home in Tiffin, 0., on Jive the recalciirants the benefit of the laws with fines and costs. They are Calendari Free of Charge. Any of our subscribers or friends that have not secured a calendar for 1897, can get one free by calling at the Tkikunk business office. Saturday last, at the age of 82 years The interment was made in Tiffin on no better than other people who are mulcted because of bad sewage and over Tuesday.

The deceased leaves nine cbil dren beside his wife. Messrs. Thomas I hanLrinor vm fnr thA orpnprmic rtafrftfinnrA lvmri I 1 nankins: vou lor the generous patronace belore Christmas we and Charles Baltzell are the only Bons, flowing vaults. In many cases they oan not help the latter. Marriage Record.

-it 1 a 1 1 1 9 Bargains await you at Johnson's Shoe Palace. dec21-tf win pnnpavnr Ktfn lin Tfrnrii inr inw nrirps fin ufinii mprrnnn. WILLIAM E. KOWI.Ei:, -w -I' -w I former resident of Altoona, died at A tea ine iouowing marriage licenses were granted by J. L.

Hartman, clerk of Chadron, December 2, aged 53 years. He leaves two daughters living in the west. The deceased was married the -orphans' court, at Holfidaysburg, since our last report: To Close Out. this city August 20, 1808, and moved To Harry R. II.

Nickoli and Bertha to Iowa the following year. He has a large number of friends living in Blair May Anderson, both of Altoona. To Westley B. Robinson, of Hunting county who will hear of bis death with Every Ladies' Coat, Cape, Jacket, Fur Cape, Fur Collarette, don county, and Ella II. Horst, of Blair keen regret.

He was, by occupation, a railroad engineer. Misses' Tackets, at prices below the average cuts now offered. EDNA SIIINAFELT. Edna, daughter of G. W.

and Lottie county. To Henry P. Foeter, of Atlanta, and Jessie Melvin Johnston, of Hoi-lidaysburg. To W. F.

Purcell and Annie M. Hy-land, both of Altoona. 4 Shinafelt, of 2304 Twelfth avenue, died yesterday morning of dropsy after a A New Lot Watches, Diamonds, Silverware, Safe Presents to buy At the Safe Place to Buy them. ngenng illness. Ine child was aged years.

The remains will be taken to Loretto for interment on Pacific express New Year's morning. Of Ladies' warm Wrappers now in, made in the latest style at The Board of Health. The board of health met in regular ses very low prices. Warm Mitteiis, Gloves, Hosiery and Leggins. sion yesterday in select council chamber.

Members present, Dr. Long, Dr. Powley, Mr. Adams and President Jackson. The minutes of the former meeting Will Celebrate.

The literary of the A. M. E. Zion church will celebrate Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation Jrnuary 1, 1897, at the A. M.

E. Zion church, Ninth avenue and Twenty-third street, commencing at 7.30 p. m. The principal speakers will be Hon. J.

D. Hicks, Alderman Raymond, CaptaiD Johnson and quite a number of other able Bpeakers. Everybody is invited to come out and enjoy themselves. Refreshments will be served by the ladies after the exercises are over. Br.

Dudley Honored. N. December 30. At the closing session to-day of the fourteenth general meeting of the American Chemical society, Dr Charles B. Dudley, of Altoona, was re-elected president.

were approved as read, ine several committees reported progress. Ihe health officer reported twenty- eight nuisances abated on verbal orders and ten dead animals buried. On mo Frank Glessner Rudisill Reliable Jewelers. tion of Dr. Long the report was received and filed.

1 106 Eleventh Avenue, Altoona, Pa. Unfinished business-Several official no tices were returned endorsed abated but on motion it was considered best to hold them over. 11.