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MORNING TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1901. Reported to tht Board of Health. The following cases of contagious or infectious diseases were reported to the board of health yesterday: Scarlet Fever Thomas Moore, aged 8, Bargains Extraordinary In clothing and furnishings. All must be closed out. Saturday our last day.

Can yon use some of it? Save 50o on every dollar yon invest. Our guarantee with each purchase. Suits as low as $2.00. Straw hats at lees than coBt. McConnkll's Closing Oct Salk.

010 Eighth avenue. Many LoYing Hearts Been Joined Together. Typhoid Fever John Fleig, 13151 Fourth avenue. Health Officer Miller yesterday disin fected the residence of William Fasic, 829 Seventh avenue, for scarlet fever. DAH CUPID'S MA8I VICTIMS City Treasury Knriohed to Amount of $100.

M. H. Davis, representing Gentry's Dog and Pony Show, which exhibited here yesterday, endeavored to convince City "Treasurer Soheffield that only a license fee of one dollar was necessary to be paid in order to give the exhibition in this city. The treasurer, having the license ordinanoe as his authority, stated that $100 would be necessary. Davis demurred and the treasurer insisted.

Then flat refusal to pay the sum was made. Whereupon the treasurer went before Alderman DoByne and made information, Davis was taken before the magistrate and at the conclusion of the heariug gave hiB decision that the (100 license and coats would havo to be paid before the show could go on. It was paid. Gave a Fine Exhibition. That great favorite of the children, and mftnv ffrno-n nornnnn as well Gentrv's Icb nit am by the dish Bnd box al Stewart's, 1309 11th avenne.

FiNHhome-made cakes at Stewart's. PIANO BARGAIN, Lima size Hardmau nnricht niano $100, worth double that amount. Used Tht Montn of Jane ContinuM to Make a Bid t9 Maintain Iti Keputa. tion ai tht Month (or Marrugei. eight years.

JSorth 1108 Twelfth avenue. oi'EN kvknincs. ielS iit Icb Crsam for festivals at Stewart's. THOSE CQSSDXHITED YESTERDAY Tim 1)kli0atk88kn Stork. Dog and Pony show gave two well Preparing: a Picnic Basket patronized exhiDitionsin Altoona yesterday.

The Bhow has been considerably imnrnvari nrtar thai nf 'apt VflAr and Pftn- v. eral satisfaction was giv o. The traiuod home a happv one. Mr. Griffith is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. S. M. Griffith and is employed as a machinist by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Mr.

and Mrs. Griffith left on day express on a wedding trip of two weeks. They will visit Philadelphia, New York and journey up the Hudson as far as Albany. Upon their return they will at home to their friends at 804 Sixth avenue. VOIUT GERN.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Gem, 1104 Fifth avenue, last evening was given over to friends to witness the marriage of their daughter, Miss Emma to Mr. Arno J. Voigt.

Ttfe house was prettily decorated for the occasion, and over 100 guests were in attendance. At 7.30 o'clock Lohengrin's wedding march was rendered by Miss Mamie Seidel, and the bride and groom, preceded by Mr. George Bleiler and Mr. Carl Gearbart, uncle and couBin of the bride, as best men; Miss Laura Spremi, of Pittsburg, cousin of the bride, as maid of honor, and Misa Emma Meushke, of Castle Shannon, a cousin of the groom, entered the parlor. They took a place on a beautiful rug beneath a floral bell, and Rev.

O. Roth, pastor of the First Lutheran church, performed the ceremony uniting them for life. The bride and her attendants were prettily gowned and carried flowers. After congraulations had been extended a reception and supper was given, proving an enjoyable affair. The bride is an estimable young lady and popular with a host of friends who showed their esteem by bestowing numerous pretty and useful presents.

The groom is an industrious young man and ib employed as a tool maker in the Pennsylvania railroad shops. Mr. and Mrs. Voigt left on St. Louis express to visit Chicago, Milwaukee and cities in Iowa and Wisconsin.

They will ou their return reside at 1104 Fifth avenue. CASSKLBKKRY Xl'GINLEY. A pretty church wedding was that of Mr. Edward J. Casselherry and Mies Mayme McGinley, which was solemnized in Sacred Heart Catholio church, on Sixth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets, at 6 o'clock last evening, in the presence of a large number of friends.

The contracting parties, attended by Miss Sara McGinley, a sister of the bride, and Mr. Edward Bigley, entered the church and marched to the altar to the strains of Lohengrin's wed Men's summer wearables ot the better sorts such as TK0E ALDXRHXH'I OFFICES. A Humber of Caiei Which OcoupUd tht Attention of Xagietratai. Joseph Rhoades, charged with disorderly conduct and threats, was held for odUrt by Alderman Ramey on Tuesday evening. Alderman O'Toole last evening rendered his decision in the Atles-NiBley assault and battery case.

He held the defendant for court. The case of John Baker against Patrick Garrity on the oharge of larceny of a (20 gold piece, will be heard at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon by Alderman Raymond. Percy McGraw has made information before Alderman Raymond against Elmer Ritts charging him with disorderly conduct and unlawfully attempting to enter bis appartments. He will be given a hearing at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Lelia Hardman has made information before Alderman Raymond against Elmer Ritts, charging him with continually annoying her by disorderly acts, threatening to commit serious bodily harm, calling at her home and defacing her property and disorderly conduct.

The case will be heard at 11 o'clock Friday morning. Altoona City Band Concert. The following programme will be rendered this evening at the cricket field by the Altoona City band: PART I. Starch Brother lu Arms Chambers Overture Mornlnir, Noun aiut Night Suupe Selection The Telephone Utrl Kcrlier Medley The Top Ijluers Chattaway tabt u. Serenade The Sleeping Beauty Loraim (a) Sextette from Lucia Heuuitti (b) Intermezzo salam l.arraiue (c) Netrro sketch Stimson Gavotte Enthusiasm Bernstein Ji'LK A.

Nkfk, Conductor. Wedding Annivenary, Last evening being the twelfth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. K. C.

Raup, 2412 Beale avenue, a number of their friends arranged to surprise them by paying a social visit. Accordingly they invaded their cosy home, greatly to the surprise of Mr. and Mrs. Raup. The visitors were quickly made to understand that they were welcome and a very pleasant evening was paesed.

The Spconer Dramatio Company. To a well pleased audience at the opera house last evening the Spooner Dramatic company presented "The Romance of a Poor Young Man." The first matinee will be given to-day, when "The Pride of the Market" will be presented. At the evening performance "The Two Orphans" will be the attraction. The specialties are good, and taken in its entirety the company is far above the average. Is one of the problems that vex the good housewife these days.

Save time, trouble and expense by coming here and buying our ret dy-to-eat delicacies, the finest in the market. Straw Hats Soft Shirts Outing Caps Belts correctly fashioned, guaranteed as to quality and priced right. Monarch Pats, ponies and dogs, tne ant. oi tne monkeys and the uncouth yet wonderful acta of the elephants afforded a great deal of amusement to the young people and of instruction to the older ones. This aggregation is certainly well worth going to see, and the proprietors for the patience which they have taken in the training of the animals deserve to have the exhibitions largely patronized.

Change of Sill Thii Evening. Two large audienceB attended the closing presentations of "Nell Gwynne" in Lafeemont theatre yesterday afternoon and evening by the Clara Turner corn-pany. A chauge of bill goes on this evening, the new play being "The Little Vagrant." a drama of London life, in which Miss Turner will appear as Jacqu-line, a waif. This play will hold the boards the remainder of the week, performances to be given to-morrow and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon. The usual specialties will be given at each performance.

Evening performances will oommence at 8.05 o'clock. Chtllenge from Keliey Gun Club, The Kelsey Gun club challenge the Altoona Rod and Gun club for a friendly contest at flying targets, six men to each team and 100 targets per man, the team losing to pay for the targets, for the championship of Blair couuty, on the afternoon of June 29, 1901. Sh, nn lit thn ahnvn club refuse. Craw Tnke some Boston CoBoo alouR with you. Western Butter Market Company.

1607-09 Elkvbnth Avk. A qaiei home wedding was that solemnized ai the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson, 2021 Seventh avenue, last evening when their daughter, Mibs Jessie, became the bride of Mr. H.

C. Dern, jr. It was a pretty affair in the simplicity of its appointments. The ceremony was performed at 8.30 o'clock by Rev. Henry Howard Stiles, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev.

John W. Bain, pastor of the First Presbyterian charch. It was witnessed only by the immediate relatives of the contracting couple. Congratulations having ben showered a wedding supper was served. The bride is a most excellent young lady and a popular vocalist.

Mr. Dern is a junior member of the Altoona Tribune company and a member of the clerical force in the Altoona bank. Mr. and Mrs. Dern, after spending ten days in eastern cities, will take up their residence at 1221 Fourteenth avenue.

m'cosxkll bloohardt. Dr. Charles W. McConnell, one of the city's well known young physicians, and Miss Lydia C. Bloomhardt, were quietly married at the home of the bride last evening at 9 o'clock in the presence of their immediate relatives, Rev.

0. C. Roth, pastor of the First Lutheran church, officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Frederick Bloomhardt, of 1000 Howard avenue, enjoys the friendship and esteem of a large circle of friends, and is eminently qualified for her new duties. The groom is a native of Washington county and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, in the class of 1897, since which time he has been practicing his profession with success in this city. On Chicago and St. Louis express Dr. and Mrs.

McConnell left for a tour of the lake cities, and will also visit the Pan-American Exposition. Upon their return they will take up their residence in their own home at 1306 Seventh avenue. MILLER ECKHARDT. The Christ Reformed church at Twelfth avenue and Fifteenth street, was the scene of a pretty wedding last evening at 6 o'clock, when Miss N. Florence Eck-hardt, of Claysburg, became the bride of Dr.

Homer C. Miller, of Ashville, Cambria county. The happy couple entered the church and advanced to the altar to a wedding march rendered by Mies Dora Way. and were united with the pretty ring ceremony by Rev. J.

F. Moyer. Only a few friends witnessed the tying ot the nuptial knot. A reception and supper was tendered the happy conple at the residence of the ding march, rendered by Miss Mollie Dunphy. The ceremony uniting these popular young people was performed by Important Announcement.

Rev. Father T. P. Smith. The bride was a pretty one and was attired in white mouseline and carried bride's roses, while Tuesday, June 18, we will receive another carload of.

the bridesmaid wore pink tuelle and car ried pink roses. ford, we would like to hear from you on STRAWBERRIES. These berries are shipped direft A reception followed the ceremony at the home ot the bride Mr. ana the same terms or any ciuo in me coun ty. Answer through this paper.

Re spectfully yours, F. E. Cherry, Altoona, June 19. Secretary. from the growers and we expect them to be very fine i Mrs.

James McGinley, 2409 Oak avenue. Congratulations having been showered stock. on the happy couple, an excellent wed ding dinner was served by Caterer Bacon. The bride is an excellent young Also a full line of produce, Pineapples, Lemons, etc We expect to-day two carloads of Old Potatoes lady, well fitted to assume the position she has chosen and to make nor future which will be offered at low prices. Get prices on Old home a happy one.

The groom is a i and New Potatoes before buying elsewhere. popular young man and is employed Dy the Pennsylvania Railroad company. They will take no wedding trip, but go immediately to housekeeping at 1617 "The Big Store With Little Prices' A Sale of Eighth avenue. BELL MILTON. Mr.

Maurice W. Bell and Miss Helen Milton, both estimable and popular young people of the city, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock iast evening in St. Mark's Catholio church by Rev. N. J.

O'Reilly. They were attended by Mr. Harry V. Milton and Miss Marie R. Mil When sending orders for produce don't forget Columlbia Flour Country Orders Receive Prompt Attention.

hme Irish Homt Lace bride brother ana sister, Mr. ana Mrs. M.G.Licgenfelter.at 2120 Eighth avenue. The bride is a verv estimable young lady. popularin a wide circle of friends in this city, which she has made her home for Ul LCLllMS i Twice each year we have a reduction sale of Fine Irish Point Lace Curtains.

This morning we commence WHOLESALE OVLV. Fay, Hutchison Co. TELE PI TONE CONNECTIONS. coxoxo; our usual summer event and will offer very attractive values for those who choose to avail themselves of the p. opportunity.

Our Motto: Reliable Goods Moderate Prices. 1 he Curtains are all new, having been bought for this present season's selling, and the variety of patterns embraces the choicest flicnR thf lnrtmc riavff rxrrtrliipAH Thp mianfitir in AaVi Infr ic rrf The Month of large, but the assortment, as a whole, is good. These are the new prces ton, brother and sister of the bride. A number of friends witnessed the ceremony. A reception was tendered the bridal party at the home, 315 Seventh avenue, after the wedding.

The.bride is a daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Milton and is an excellent young lady. The groom is employed as a crane runner in the Pennsylvania railroad shops. After, a trip to Washington, D.

they will reside at 315 Seventh avenue. TROSTLE BLACK. Mr. John N. Trostle and Miss Bessie M.

Black, both well known and popular young people, were married at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the parsonage of the Lafayette Hill Lutheran church, Philadelphia, by Rev. Joseph F. Hart-man. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. M. Black, of 436 Third avenue, and is popular in a wide circle, of friends. The groom is employed as an electrician by the Pennsylvania Railroad company in this city. After spending their honeymoon in the east they will reside in this city.

MASON BEAR. Mr. C. Edgar Mason, son of C. W.

Mason, of 1007 Third avenue, and Mies Conie Bear, of Roswell, were united in marrriage at 4 o'clock Tuesday, June 11, at Roswell, at the bride's home. The groom is an electrical engineer and is located in the west. Mr. and Mrs. Ma-eon are on their wedding trip and after June 25 will be at home to their friends at 1007 Third avenue, where they will visit for a time.

Roses and Weddings. Irish Point Lace Curtains, in late novelty ef- fcQ QQ fects 3i yards long. Sale price, per pair 4JiuO Our regular 5.95 Curtains are Our reeular S6.95 Curtains are TC fit June, the month of roses and blooming brides, finds this store better prepared than ever before to supply every want and wish of Altoona folk in search of appropriate Wedding Presents, Here are a few hints picked from our vast stock. Diamonds, 3i Watches, Silverware and Silver Novelties. Expert Wat oh Repairing a Nnprijiltv.

now 4JiuJ Our regular $7.95 Curtains are CC QK now 4)viDJ Our regular 8.95 Curtains are CTJ QC now 4)liuJ Our regular $10 Curtains are (Jfj ft i a Are Your Eyes Failing A pair of properly ground and properly adjusted Glasses will re- the difficulty. Consult with I iU Optician about any Eye troa- s. Examination free. urn regular ii vunaiun uie yu now 4)JiJJ Our regular $12.50 Curtains are JQ Our regular $15 Curtains are ff 11 QC 4)llivJ Our regular $16.60 Curtains are (Tit) AC now 4)laivJt IriBb Point Sash Laces and Door Panels to match the Curtains. Special.

RUDISILL several years, bhe received a number ot pretty and useful presents. Dr. Miller ia a son of Dr. C. C.

Miller, of Twelfth avenue and Sixteenth street, and is a successful young physician, enjoying a lucrative practice at Ashville. Dr. and Mrs. Miller left on fast line this morning on a honeymoon trip. They will visit Atlantic City and other eastern cities, Niagara alls and the Pan American Exposition.

On their retarn they will take up their residence in a handsome and newly famished home at Ashville. PLUMMER HOWE. One of the prettiest home weddings of the eeason was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.

K. Howe, at 806 Howard avenue at 8.30 o'clock last evening when Miss Emma McCoy Howe became the wife of Mr. Frank Edward Plummer. The beautiful ring ceremony was used and was performed by Rev. Horace Lincoln Jacobs, the bride's pastor.inthe presence of a large number of relatives and close friends of the contracting parties.

Promptly at the hour appointed the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of the beautiful wedding march executed by MisB Gertrude Elizabeth Taylor, a cousin of the bride. The four ushers, Mr. Frank Boyer, Mr. James Stultz, Mr. Louis Boyer, and Mr.

Frank Craig preceded the party and as they advanced into the parlor carrying white eatia ribbons, marked out the pathway for the groom who was accompanied by Mr. Joel Haines as best man. Misss Helen Plummer, a sister of the groom, as maid of honor, and Miss Maude Craine as bridesmaid, preceded the bride, who walked alone, being received by the groom as Bhe advanced. Rev. Jacobs stepped forward and performed the cere mony uniting them for life.

The bride wore a beautiful gown of white Liberty satin entrain, and carried a shower boquet of white roses and li Hies of the valley. The maid of honor and bridesmaid were also prettily attired. The bride is a very estimable young lady and the groom is a prising young business man, a member of the grocery firm of J. W. Plummer Son.

Many handsome and useful presents were received, attesting to the high appreciation in vnich the young people are held by their wide circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Plummer left on Pittsburg limited, at midnight, on their honeymoon, which will be spent in Philadelphia, New York, BoEton and other cities. They will will be at home to their friends after July 1, at 2406 Beale a7enoe.

GRIFFITH WAMBAUGH. Mr. J. Edward Griffith and Mies Kath-erine B. Wambaugh iwre nmted in marriage at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of the bride, at 1425 Seventeenth avenue.

The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families by Rev. 0. C. Roth, pastor of the First Lutheran church. Alter congratulations had been extended a wedding dinner waa served.

The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Annie Wambaugh and for several years waa assistant cashier at Gable She is most excellent yoBDg lady and will make her future 1310 Eleventh Avenue. Reliable Jewelers and Opticians. Great Sale of Patent Leather Shoes For Men, Boys, Women and Children. The Dressiest of the Year at Reduced Prices.

Ladies' Patent Leather Oxfords worth f2.50 Boys' Patent Calf Shoes at $2.25 worth $3.00 Youths' Patent Calf 8hoea at 1.75 Gents' Patent Calf 8hoeB at 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, 4.00 and $5.00 A fall line of Ladies', Misses' and CbildaV Strap Sandals at Shades, Remnants of Tapestry and Velours, Couch Covers and Odd 7 Pairs of Tapestry Curtains. A visit to the Upholstery Department just now will be exceed- ingly profitable. 3 West addition, teeond Floor, $1.00 and 1.25 Kid Gloves for 50c. We have culled all odd lines from among our Ladies' Kid JOB. A SERIOUS CEIMK.

John Devine IiJ Under Arrnt at the Police Station. John Devine was arrested at Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street at 6.05 o'clock last evening by Railroad Officers Hopkins, of Altoona, and Craig, of the Southwest branch, on the charge of robbery and aesault. He was locked op at the police station and will be taken to Greensburg to-day. Devine's alleged crime is a most serious one as he is eaid to have robbed and then almost committed murder by brutally assaulting a middle-aged conple near Derry, who had befriended his sister. About half a dozen years ago a man named JackBon and wife, of near Derry, took a young girl from a protectory in Pittsburg, took her home and made her one of the family.

She proved to be a sister of John Devine. On May 6 De-vine and a brother visited their eieter and left with her the next day. They are eaid to have learned from her that her benefactor, Jackson, had 1,260 bid away in a pillow. This they decided to have, and on the night of May 9, with two other men, visited the Jackson home, bent on securing the money. On that day Mr.

Jackson had banked 11,000 of the money, the remainder being left in its hiding place. The robbers secured it and then tortured Jackson and his wife in an effort to make them give np the thousand dollars that had been banked. Tbey left them for dead, bat Jackson recovered, while his is still seriouslv ill. Railroad Officer Rprhhnpfprc' Uloves and have marked them at one uniform price. UVVUUVV1V1U There are both two-clasp and four-button styles, in all good colors and black.

There are all sizes in the lot, but not a complete line of sizes- at each of the various prices; $1.00, 5 1.25 and 1.35 a pair have been the regular prioes, but Kft 1 i to-day you may have your pick of them for UUU i This is undoubtedly the biggest Kid Glove Bargain we 3 2 ever offered, and one that has rarely been equaled anywhere. Firti floor, left tide aisle. V. At err- EiGYcuiii oueei. Craig was put on the case and with the assistance of JRailroad Officer Hopkins located John Devine in Ibis city.

He was arrested and will be taken to Greens Altoona, Pa. burg for trial. 1.

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