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ALTOONA TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 1915 WEATHER FORECAST Showers Today and Maybe Snow Also Tomorrow Washington, January for Wednesday and Thursday: Eastern Pennsylvania--Cloudy and warmer Wednesday, rain at night and Thursday; colder Thursday. Western Pennsylvania Showers Wednesday; Thursday, rain or snow AMUSEMENT, FRATERNAL SOCIAL SCHEDULE 11 a. m. to 11 p. motion pictures at Bijou, Cozy, Crystal, Family, Gamble, Ideal, Olympia.

Palace and Pastime theatres. Afternoon. theatre The Charming Widows Burlesquers. theatre, Six Malvern Comiques and other vaudeville acts. Evening.

theatre, Six Malvern Comiques and vaudeville features. theatre The Charming Widows Burlesquers. Lodge Meetings Tonight, lodge, No. 102, B. P.

0. E. Altoona aerie, No. 286, F. 0.

Altoona tent, 407. K. O. T. M.

Wopsononock tribe, No. 356, 1. 0. R. M.

Clubs and Associations. Beneficial Union, No. 45. THIS DATE 25 YEARS AGO City councils held their first meeting of the new year. Mayor Theodore Burchfield in presenting his report, to councils suggested changes sidewalk and license tax ordinances.

The Tribune today twenty-five years ago stated that the arrests in 1890 numbered 1,511. They were 000 made in 1915. Price M. Johnson, a prominent railroad man, died at his home, 921 Eighth avenue, of pneumonia, aged 58 years. Fire destroyed the Pancake property, 1418 Eleventh avenue, and of city's landmarks.

It was occupied by the City Hand laundry, which suffered a heavy loss. The City Ministers' association held a meeting elected Rev. E. D. Weigle, pastor of the First Lutheran church, as president pro tem.

A Republican meeting was held in Woodcock's Arcade to protest against the re-election of Hon. J. Donald Cameron as United States senator. Petitions were sent to State, Senator Lemon and Assemblymen McDonald and Stayer. Levi B.

Stoudnour, now a prominent resident of Roaring Spring, was taken ill with the measles as a result it was necessary to close the Frankstown primary. school, he being the teacher. District Attorney Martin Bell later presiding judge of the county, sat at the offices of Alderman Blake and Akers to meet all persons who desired to see him. LOCAL BREVITIES Brief Notes of Happenings in and About the City Showers promised today. No arrests were made yesterday.

Corner loafers are not so numerous these days. A track is being run into the new steel car shop at Fourth street. A large number of shopmen are duty this week on account of being with the grip. Work is progressing on the remodeling of the Stehle houses at Fifteenth avenue and Eleventh street. Sixteen additional pupils were enrolled yesterday in the continuation school, bringing the total to 105.

The county poor board is scheduled to meet this afternoon for reorganization and the making of appointments. Albert Shultz may enter the race for delegate to the national Democratic convention as a supporter of President Wilson. Get. your Tribune Handy Almanac now--before they are all sold. cents a copy with coupon.

Add 6 cents for mailing. The Tenth Ward Play Ground association was to have held a meeting last evening it was postponed until later in the month. A class in shorthand will be started at the night school this evening sufficient pupils enroll. The class will meet from 9 to 9.45. Ten supply teachers in the Altoona school district were engaged yesterday in the various buildings, taking the places of teachers who are ill.

Ex- Mayor S. H. Walker yesterday returned to his old job as assistant foreman of the car shop paint shop, after an absence of four years and one month. Building Inspector M. W.

Craine has issued a permit to Contractors H. S. C. S. Bartley to build a frame shop for S.

F. Crilly at 400 Chestnut avenue, to cost $1,345. The Bell-Bockel company has completed the paving work on Ninth avenue between Fourteenth and Seventeenth streets and will be thrown open to traffic in a few days. The membership committee of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon meeting at Caum's cafe yesterday and formed plans for increasing the membership and collecting dues. The Dougherty Coal company has been incorporated at Harrisburg with E.

Mann and Leroy Hammersley, Altoona and F. E. Clemson, of Juniata, as incorporators. The company capitalized at $5,000. Miss Janet Mellroy, of McKeesport, who was the leader of the orchestra that appeared the casino at Lake'at mont park last summer, was married on December 29 to Dr.

Lafayette Fritz, of Iowa. While visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Frochley, in Philadelphia, Sebastian Bender, of 524 Seventh avenue, was taken ill with heart trouble and pneumonia, last Saturday. He was somewhat improved yesterday. Auditing School Tax Books.

Secretary C. M. Piper of the school board and assistants yesterday began the work of auditing the school tax Looks prior to their being turned over to City Treasurer W. C. Craine.

The audit consists of taking the number of the tax claims remaining unpaid, together with the amount outstanding, in addition to the amounts collected on the 1915 duplicate. Mr. Craine will collect PERSONAL NOTES Items Concerning Persons Whom You May Chance to Know S. A. Fleck, of 1622 Fourth street, is confined to his bed with an attack of the grip.

Miss Marguerite Leader, of Washington avenue, has returned from a visit to Lewistown. wife of Patrolman James Hazard, is confined to her home on Third avenue by serious illness. Charles Norris and Chester Killinger have returned from a week -end visit with friends in Harrisburg and Mifflin. Dr. A.

L. Feltwell, of Sylvan Hills, left last night for South Mere, where he will spend some time during the winter. I. N. Zimmerman and R.

Saulsburg have taken over the cigar store lately conducted by E. E. Hutchison at 1435 Eleventh avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

John Gardner, of Tenth street, have returned home from an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. C. L.

Sandrus, of 507 Nineteenth street, have received a fine crate of choice Florida oranges from Harr Hanscom, of Deland, Fla. Edward Weltmer, of 822 Sixth avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past ten days, some improved yesterday. MANtis Evelyn McKinney and Miss Mabel Taylor, of Juniata, are home from a pleasant visit with friends Williamsburg, Waterstreet and Harrisburg. bedfast at the home her son, Mrs. A.

E. Hahn, of this city, 45. T. McFarland, at Phillipsburg. She was taken ill while on a visit of a week with her son.

Dr. O. K. McGarrah, of Eighth avenue and Ninth street, has been in Philadelphia on professional business for the past few days and returned home last night. Mr.

and Mrs. D. W. Witts, of 406 Twenty-first street, have returned home after spending ten weeks in the west. Their tour included Chicago, California and New Mexico.

Mrs. W. J. Schultz, of McKeesport, and her sister, Mrs. H.

J. Hassel, of Johnstown, are visiting friends in Altoona. They are daughters of the late August Yingling, of this city. Frank Murphy, of 708 Tenth street, who has been at his home during the holidays, has returned to Philadelphia, where he is a student at the Philadelphia college of pharmacy. Miss Inez Buchanan, daughter of Mrs.

Etta Buchanan, of 131 Sixth avenue, returned to her studies at Indiana state normal school yesterday after spending the holiday vacation at home. S. E. Royer, of 1415 Seventh avenue, janitor of the central grammar school is confined his suffering from a complication diseases. His work is being done by his brother.

H. W. Isenberg, who has been confined to his home, 225 Howard avenue, for the past two weeks with pneumonia is improving and expects to be able to be up and about in the course of several days. Misses Gertrude Roberts, Ethel Eberle, Phoebe, Gettig, Edyth White, Mary Yost, Elizabeth Gamble and Helen Bergey, left yesterday for Frederick, where they will resume their studies in Hood college. Mrs.

George White, of Llyswen, is confined to her home suffering with a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. White just recently returned from Philadelphia, where she underwent an operation at the Wills Eye hospital. and Mrs. John P.

Wahl and Mr. and Mrs. J. Day are in Philadelphia, having been called there by the sudden illness of Sebastian Bender, a well known retired P. R.

R. boiler inspector. Word from his bedside last night was that he was some improved. B. J.

Murphy, a well known Pennsylvania railroad machinist, is lying in a very critical condition, suffering from pneumonia, his home 506 Seventeenth street. At noon yesterday it was not believed that he could slight improvement condition survive the day, but evening a lasts was noted. FORMER ALTOONAN KILLED IN OHIO Harry Goodman, an Engineman, Meets Death by Falling Between Cars of this and Cresson, met an untimely death in Ohio yesterday afternoon. He was a trainman by oCcupation and in some manner he fell between cars of his train and was crushed to death. Deceased was the son of John (doceased) and Annie Goodman, was at Mill Creek and was aged 48 years.

He left Cresson some years ago, but while there was employed as an engineman. Cousin Passes Away. Arthur Goodman, a cousin of the unfortunate trainman, yesterday dropped dead at his work at 4:43 o'clock, at Mill Creek of heart trouble. He contracted a cold several days ago and it terminated in grip and affected his heart. Deceased was the son of Thomas (deceased) and Elizabeth Goodman, was born at Mill Creek and was aged about 30 years.

He was held in high esteem by all who shared his acquaintance. is survived by his mother and one sister, Mrs. Mark Corbin. Interment will be made at Mill Creek. Minor Accident Cases.

John Myers, of 1603 Walnut ave-, nue, was treated at the Altoona hospital dispensary yesterday for a punctured wound of the right hand. He sustained the injury while at work. Harry Hassenplug, of 2515 Seventh avenue, was injured in a slight collision of trains yesterday in the yard. He suffered contusions of the left side and received treatment at the hospital Charles H. Williams, of 432 Sixth avenue, was treated at the hospital for the removal of a foreign body from the right eye.

He is a painter in the Pennsy shops. A Fire Prevention Specialist. Harrisburg, January 4. -Walter J. Lloyd, of Pittsburg, has been appointed a state factory inspector.

He will JOHN H. WESTBROOK ANSWERS ROLL CALL Huntingdon Citizen, a Prominent Veteran, Odd Fellow and Methodist, Is Dead Special to the Tribune. Huntingdon, January H. Westbrook, a prominent merchant, veteran of the Civil war, and one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Pennsylvania, died this morning at his home here, after an illness dating from last spring, in his 80th year. He was a cousin of Robert S.

Westbrook, of Altoona. John H. Westbrook, son of Levi and Martha (Downine) Westbrook, was born in house in which his life closed, November 2, 1836. On December 24, 1857, he married Miss Annie M. Meredith, who died April 4, 1868.

His second marriage was 'to Rebecca, daughter of Abram and marriage at the parElizabeth (Williams)y Beyer. The ents' home near Tipton, Blair coun ty. The decedent served his country valiantly during the four years of the rebellion. While a prisoner in Libby prison, he withstood the ravages of a long illness of typhoid Later he was placed in the union's convalescent camp at Richmond. Va.

During the time he was detailed on special duty at this camp, achieved the distinction of being complimented, through General Hancock, by President Lincoln. in honor of the chief executive, the convalescent soldiers were marshaled into battalions, and passed in review. President Lincoln's attention being attracted by the unusually good demeanor of 200 veterans, he inquired of General Hancock, "Who are those men?" The general replied, "Those are veterans of the Penninsular campaign." "Well," said the nation's chief, that is the best thing in the whole parade." His reference was to the men under Lieutenant Westbrook, who had drilled them. Mr. Westbrook was prominent in Grand Army circles, enjoying a personal friendship with present chaplain of the national organization, B.

F. Clarkson, of Baltimore. The decedent was a past grand commander of the local post, was a member of the Odd Fellows since 1868, and had been a lifelong member of the First Methodist Episcopal church here. Surviving besides the widow, are three children by his first wife; a brother and two sisters, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services for will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.

G. S. Womer, pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be in Riverview cemetery here. CALVIN C.

SHOENFELT. Calvin C. Shoenfelt, one of Roaring Spring's promising young men, died at his late home in that town early Tuesday morning, after a short illness due to pneumonia. Mr. Shoenfelt was born in Roaring Spring, April 3, 1888, and was the youngest son of Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Shoenfelt. On August 2, 1912 he was married to Anna Burleigh to which union two children were born.

He had for a number of years been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, regularly attending all the services, and was an earnest worker for the cause of Right. He was also a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, which order will have charge of the funeral services. Calvin Shoenfelt is survived by his wife, and one infant daughter, Helen Loise; also surviving are his mother, Mrs. J. E.

Shoenfelt, three brothers and three sisters: John, Ira, Andrew, Mary, Grace and Maud, all living with their in Roaring Spring. The funeral services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at 10 Thursday morning, and will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. L. Eslinger.

Interment will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family desire the Patriotic Order Sons of America to attend the funeral services in a. body. JOHN SIMER. John Simer, a former resident of Altoona, died at his home in Los Angeles, on New Year's day, death being due to cancer of the stomach.

Mr. Simer was born in Germany, February 2, 1851, and came country when a boy. When a resident of this city he was employed in erecting shop No. 1. He was a member of First Presbyterian church and White Cross lodge No.

354, Knights of Pythias, when he lived in Altoona. He was married in 1875 to Miss Mary Kaylor, of Bellwood, who survives with the following children: B. W. Simer, Mrs. J.

R. Elder, Mrs. A. C. Nagel and Mrs.

Gill, all of Los Angeles; Mrs. C. W. Russell, of this city. funeral Merriman, of Pittsburg, end.

took place on Monday at Los Angeles. MRS. J. H. ROELOFS, Mrs.

Rhea Moser Roelofs, wife of Jesse H. Roelofs, Ben Avon, Pittsburg, a daughter George E. and Prissie D. Moser, of Altoona, died at Saranac Lake, N. at 11:26 a.

January 4. The deceased was born November 9, 1877, at Mt. Carmel. Northumberland county, and resided the greater part of her life in Altoona, having left this city fourteen years ago to take up her residence in Pittsburg. She is survived by her husband and one son, Charles Richard; her mother father and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs.

Fred H. Bloomhardt, of Altoona; George Moser, of Pittsburg; W. L. Moser, Mrs. Henry Mitchell, E.

Spencer Moser and Mrs. Arthur Brumbaugh, all of this city. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. MRS. URIAH BENTON.

Mrs. Uriah Benton died at 2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases incident to age at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. C. Malone, 2108 Seventh avenue.

She was 73 years old on New Year's day and was.a daughter of the late Henry Shirley, of Newry, and the youngest and last eight sisters. Her husband died a number of years ago and she is survived by six daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Nellie Wilthews, of Girard, Mrs. Jane Malone and Mrs. June Ott, of Altoona: Mrs.

Laura Cassidy, of Newry; Mrs. Gertrude Quarry, of Hollidaysburg: s. "Ruth Lower, of Roaring ad Harry, of Newry. red a grandohild, la lehem, who survives, and she leaves a brother, James Shirley, residing in Los Angeles, who came east to visit her and was with Mrs. Benton when she passed away.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Cath-! olic church at Newry, the al will take place there, the time to be announced later. JOSEPH H. BUTLER. Catholic cemetery.

Funeral Notice. Friends of the late Arthur W. Joseph H. Butler, brief note of whose death at 3:30 yesterday morning at his home, 1216 Thirteenth nue, was made in the Tribune yesterday, had achieved prominence in National Guard affairs, as an officer in the Elks and as a Republican leader in the city county. was a veteran of the Spanish-American war and served as jury commissioner of the county.

While he had not been well for some time. his illness never assumed a serious form until last Friday, when he was seized with a severe attack of grip. Complications set in and he grew steadily weaker until the end came. Mr. Butler was a son of Hugh and Katharine Butler, both deceased, and was born in Boston in 1859.

Nine years later he came to this city with his parents and had ed here ever since, receiving his education in the public schools. In 1874 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, serving as a machinist in the Twelfth street shops until his death. He early 'became a member of company of the old Fifth regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, and, belonging to that company at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, he entered the national service and was quartermaster sergeant of the regiment during its encampment at Chickamaugua. He served until the regiment was discharged at the close of the war and continued with the National Guard until a few years ago, when the Fifth regiment was disbanded. He was a conspicuous figure at all the state encampments of the guard.

A firm adherent of the Republican party, Mr. Butler was for many years one of the recognized party leaders in the city county. He represented his ward on the city and county committees from time to time and was secretary of the county committee. In 1910 he was chosen jury commissioner and served a term of four years. He had been a prominent member lodge No.

102, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks for many years and for a long time held the responsible position of tyler in the lodge. He was very widely known throughout the city, being a most genial, companionable man, whose death has been a profound shock to a very wide circle of friends. He was married in 1885 to Mary E. Smith, a sister of the retiring city treasurer, Richard Smith. Mrs.

Butsurvives, with one son, Richard, as does a brother, Hugh Butler, a prominent Pennsylvania railroad employe of Philadelphia. Mr. Butler was a member of St. John's Catholic church and the Railroad Relief association. The funeral will take place on Friday morning.

The cortege will leave the house at 8:45 and mass will be said at St. John's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. MRS.

STEPHEN McGARVEY. Mrs. Stephen McGarvey, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Johnstown, and mother of Rev. S. P.

McGarvey, who was in charge of St. Leo's parish during the absence of Rev. M. J. Canole in Europe, died at her home at 7:30 o'clock last evening, of pneumonia.

She had been ill for the past ten days and on Monday her condition became critical and she sank rapidly until she passed away. Deceased was well advanced in years, was a devout Christian woman and a member of St. John Gaulbert's Catholic church. She is survived by her husband and these children: Rev. S.

P. McGarvey, now at home; Leo and Homer, also at home. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock, mass to be said in St. John Gaulbert's Catholic church. Interment in the Mechen, who died suddenly at his home, 708 Lexington avenue, may view the remains from 3 to 5 o'clock this afternoon and from 7 to 9 this evening.

The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon, services to be conducted at the house at 2:30. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Death of a Child. Elizabeth Gertrude, daughter of W. H.

and Carrie Linker, died at the home of the parents, 1326 Fifth avenue, at 1:50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was born May 27, 1911, is survived by her parents, one sister, Mary, and brother, Ernest. The funeral announcement will be made later. RECENT WEDDINGS REIGHARD-MORGAN. Miss Marguerite Morgan, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. E. B. Morgan, of 1006 Eighth avenue, and Mr. David Reighard.

of 2307 Broad avenue, were united in marriage at Wellsburg, W. on November 15. Mr. and Mrs. Reighard will soon take up their residence at home of the bride.

The couple left this city on November 15 for a trip to Pittsburg and return, but instead they went to Wellsburg, where they were married. Mr. Reighard is associated with his brother in the automobile business here, they having taken the local agency for the Hudson car. Marriage License Record. Charlie Kistler Harnish, of 1516 Fifth avenue, and Dora May Landis, of 611 Fifth avenue, Altoona.

At Gable ORANGES SPECIAL AT 19c. California Navel Oranges, fine flavored ones, size 150, very special at 19c dozen. Basement. GABLE Spanish War Veterans. All veterans of the Spanish-American war in Altoona and vicinity are requested to attend the funeral of Joseph H.

Butler, late of company Fifth regiment, U. S. volunteers, which takes place from his late residence, 1216 Thirteenth avenue, on Friday morning at 8:45 o'clock. Services will be conducted in St. John's church and interment made in St.

COUNTY TREASURER GIVES LARGE BOND Surety Company Acts as Security for Mr. Brumbaugh in Sum of $110,000 What is probably the largest corporate surety bond ever executed in Blair county is that given by County Treasurer Dan S. Brumbaugh, who on Monday entered upon these his term officials o1 four years. Heretofore have always had individual bondsmen, but Mr. Brumbaugh preferred the popular method of getting a surety company to bond him, with the result that he entered into a contract with the Fidelity Casualty company of New York, the district agent of which is Hagey H.

Campbell, with offices in the Commerce building. The bond is for the sum of 000, of which sum $100,000 is for the protection of the county and $10,000 for the state, the treasurer handling some state funds that are paid into his office in taxes on securities, hunters' licenses, etc. Mr. Brumbaugh had plenty of friends who would gladly have gone on his bond, but he decided to get a bond, from the surety company. This is the same company that carries the compensation insurance for the Altoona school district, W.

B. Hicks being the local agent. PROGRESS IS MADE ON WOPSY RAILROAD Work of Standardizing Road Has Been Completed to Dougherty's Mines The Altoona and Northern railroad from this city to Dougherty's Mines has been standardized in so far as the trackage is concerned and work will be pushed along to properly ballast the line for heavy traffic. President Morris last night stated that every arrangement had been made for the completion of the work and that within the next ten days or two weeks the spur from the main to Fairview would be completed. Motive power and rolling stock will be ready for service within the next ten days.

It is expected that with the operation of traffic over the broad gauge there will be a boom in the coal industry in the vicinity of Dougherty's Mines. The coal is of good quality and the operators would find little difficulty in disposing of an increased output of the mines. ALDERMANIC COURT NEWS Alderman Gorsuch, of Third Ward, Begins Term With Busy Day, William Peiffer was given a hearing evening before Alderman John C. Gorsuch, of the ward, on the charge of attempting defraud Elmer Third, 'Weaver of a board bill. He paid the bill and the case was settled.

Peiffer was the first man arrested by Constable Charles A. Piper, after being sworn into office on Monday. Orto Fried was given a hearing yesterday before Alderman Gorsuch the charge of desertion non-support, preferred by his wife, and was held for his appearance court. Mrs. Pearl McKinley made information before Alderman Gorsuch against her husband, Ward McKinley, charging him with desertion and non-support.

He was given a hearing and gave bail for his appearance at court. Charles Mikulip and John Tatchpolos were arrested last evening by Constable C. A. Piper on a warrant issued by Alderman Gorsuch, sworn to by Mrs. Krigger, charging them with larceny.

They will be given a hearing this evening at 7 o'clock. "Buck" Moore, who is charged with having a hand in the robbery of A. S. Reihart, of Meadonsville, will be given a hearing this morning before Alderman W. C.

Shuff. Moore will be represented by Samuel B. Hare, and the commonwealth by William M. Beyer, esq. Alderman Isenberg, of the Seventh ward, last evening rendered his decision in the case brought by John McManus against A.

Z. Zeigler on the charge of larceny by bailee. The case was heard on December 28 and the decision reserved. Last night the defendant was discharged because of unsufficient evidence. Transfers of Real Estate Recorded.

Juniata borough $300 00 THE BEGINNING OF A YEAR. The beginning of a year is an op- The following realty transfers were placed on record in the office of Recorder of Deeds G. C. Irwin, at Hollidaysburg, yesterday: J. G.

and wife to Martin L. Quigley, Antis township $5,500 00 Rosedale Land and Improvement company to the Altoona Evangelization society of the M. E. Church of Altoona, Roselawn, Logan township $334 00 John Seeds and wife to William Palmer, Roselawn, Logan township $1 00 John S. Seeds and wife to Ernest F.

Maeder, Roselawn, Logan township $1 00 Floye M. McGlathery and husband to E. F. Maeder, Llyswen, Section 2, Logan township $1 00 James M. Foust to Mila J.

Maeder, Juniata borough $300 00 Archibald W. Jaggard and wife to Clara J. Pugh, Altoona $400 00 John M. Hutchinson and wife to W. Fay Hutchinson, Logan township $600 00 American Piano company to Schade Bros.

Realty company, timistic time. Everyone is planning for better and bigger things. And this year is no exception. Business in and near Altoona never looked better than it does at this time, the beginning of the year 1916. You can do your share in Altoona have her most prosperous year by building a permanent home here and investing your money in her land.

In any growing city real estate is a profitable investment. In a city growing as fast as Altoona it is bound to bring good profits. Don't let the other fellow get it all. Either for an investment or for home building purposes the two remaining lots on Broad avenue are desirable. We would be glad to discuss terms with you.

THE BAKER ESTATES. BLANK BOOKS The need of every business house with the opening of the new year's records. Ledgers, Journals, Records are here in great variety. Leap Year Reminders Appropriate messages and novelties for the leap year. W.

H. BARTLE 1327 Eleventh Avenue Directly Opposite Gable's The Always Ready PENINSULAR Combination Range (PENINSULAR FURNACES STOVES. This range burns coal and gas at the same time or separately. It is greatly in demand for if the gas pressure suddenly diminishes when the noon-day meal is being prepared you need not wait for the pressure to rise, for you have the coal or wood to depend upon. The top of this range has eight holes, four for coal and four for gas.

The valves can be adjusted for either natural or artificial gas. It is specially adapted for small kitchens as it occupies only 43 inches space. See it demonstrated and be convinced of its merits. We carry a good variety of ranges for coal or for gas. M.

Poet Sons 1722 Union Avenue Cash Credit GO TO MATEER'S DRUG STORE For Bares English and German Lancaster Almanacs. Go to Mateer's Drug Store for Gruber's Hagerstown English and German Almanacs. Go to Mateer's Store for Everything in the Drug line. My building is renovated, done over, up-to-date, first class, none better in the city. A few choice offices for rent at reasonable price, large airy, clean as a new pin, everything spic and span.

All office seekers call quick for first choice to J. ROSS MATEER Owner of the Mateer building, 1412-1416 Eleventh avenue. Take elevator to fourth floor for the drug store. Offices rent on second, third and fourth floors. Dr.

Patch Taken Ill. Dr. I. P. Patch, of this city, was taken suddenly ill in Johnstown yesterday morning.

The following item appeared in the Johnstown Tribune last evening: "The Rev. Dr. I. P. Patch, of Altoona, former superintendent of the Altoona district of the Anti -Saloon league, became suddenly ill in the Johnstown Trust building this morning and was conveyed to the Capital hotel, where he has since been confined to his room.

He was reported somewhat improved this afternoon and expects to return to Altoona this evening." New Firemen Employed. Fire Chief T. W. Allemann has appointed Harry Bush, of 812 Howard avenue, and Frank McHale, of 502 Seventh avenue, city firemen, Mr. Bush being assigned to No.

2 station at Sixta avenue and Thirteenth street, and McHale to No. 5 in the Sixth ward. Mr. Bush will be attached the auto chemical truck. He formerly worked in the railroad shops, for the past three months has been employed in the powder plant at Mt.

Union. Notice to Elks. Funeral service of the lodge will be held at the late home of Brother Joseph H. Butler, No. 1216 Thirteenth avenue, this evening at 7:45.

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