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PAGES Thursday, Feb. 15, 1923 WEATHER REPORT Eastern Fair Friday fair continued cold. Western Generally fair and Thursday; continued cold Thursday and Friday expossible snow flurries near Lake Erie Thursday. LOCAL BREVITIES civil service examination to fill the A custodian's position at the local post oflice will be held at the, federal building, March 17. Extra cars were placed on the Altoona and Logan Valley trolley lines yesterday to take care of the tremendous crowds which "came to to take care of the Dollar Day bargains offered by the city's merchants.

Two carloars of whiskey, carefully by details of railroad policeguarded, passed through this city yesterday morning en route to eastern cities. It had been withdrawn from western distilleries under government permits. Patsy Domino, of 712 Eleventh street, had his employed left leg broken when he No. 1 erecting shop, fell wounded on the member ice. An was X-ray taken of at the hospital yesterday morning, disclosing the fracture.

G. C. Hazey, an Eleventh avenue merchant was yesterday given a hearing before Alderman McClellan of the First Ward 0. a charge of Sunday selling. Upon paying a fine and costs of $6 the man was released.

Calvin S. White, of Llyswen, employed at the Fourteenth street shop, had the ribs on the right side fractured yesterday morning, when drawbeing struck by the ing a shop wagon, of the vehicle. The fractured tongue bones were set. James M. Love, collector at the Altoona revenue office for five years, Mr.

yesterday Love will resigned in the future engage in his position there. business in this city, being associated with R. E. Young, in the Central Trust building, as an expert accountant. Toner Gunsallus, of Tyrone R.

F. D. No. 3, a P. R.

R. airbrake repairman, had the left thumb crushed and index finger injured yesterday morning, when he was caught between two piston rods when working at Tyrone, He was brought to the Altoona hospital, where the tip of the thumb was amputated and several sutures placed in the finger lacerations. Permit for the construction of a baking department tor the M. M. stores was taken out yesterday at the office of Building Inspector M.

W. Craine. It will be the third floor at 1105-07 Twelfth avenue, costing $800. Another permit, $800, listed for the improvement of dwelling of John A. Karl, 2506 Fifth avenue, by J.

B. Fluke Sons. Superintendent Tarring S. Davis is engaged this week in making his second annual round of the township schools and reports having found them in good the work progressing copedition "most cases. Many cases of measles, grip and flu have caused trouble during the past few months but no serious epidemics have occurred and the period of sickness seems to have petered out.

PERSONALS G. W. Shaffer, head of the Shaffer stores company, celebrated his fiftieth birthday yesterday. Mr. and Mrs.

C. E. Jeffries, the McVey apartments, were Sunday visitors of friends in Lancaster. Former County Treasurer Daniel S. Brumbaugh, of 3020 Broad avenue, confined to his home, suffering with a bad cold.

Gurney H. Rossman, who suffered severe injuries in an accident Monday, was yesterday discharged from the Altoona hospital. Miss Louise Plack, of 2412 Beale avenue, has entered the King-Smith Studio school, at Washington, D. to take up a course in advanced art. Miss Adah Bassler, the Tribune's Martinsburg correspondent, is recovering nicely from an operation the Mercy hospital on Monday.

LIVESTOCK PERISHES IN BARN FIRE AT SPROUL The barn on the farm of Calvin Helsel at Sproul with all its contents including nine head of cattle, one mule, eight pigs and all the hay, oats, buckwheat and the entire stock of farm implements, were destroyed by fire on Saturday night. The loss is estimated at $10,360 with insurance to the amount of $5 100. The fire is supposed to be of incendiary origin. When discovered the building was a mass of flames which could not be successfully combatted for lack of proper equipment, and the structure burned to the ground. This is the second heavy loss Mr.

Helsel has sustained within the past four months. On October 9, 1922 the barn on his farm at Queen, Bedford county was destroyed by fire, entailing loss 0g $8,000. At that time he lost six st horses and all his equipment. F. 0.

P. CLUB Mrs. R. E. Smulling will entertain the members of the F.

O. club at its regular business and cocial session at Ler home, 1029 Second avenue, this evening. The attendance of each member will be appreciated. THE DAILY MARKET COMPANY RELIABLE FOODS 12th Ave. Near 12th St.

Phone 4720 Delivery Service ANOTHER REGULAR BARGAIN FANCY WHITE 90c POTATOES 90c A Bushel in Five Bushel Lots Single Bushel at 95c A Corn, a can, 11c; a dozen, $1.30 FULL STANDARD QUALITY. LOST POCKETBOOK LOST Pocketbook, containing valuable papers, yesterday afternoon or carly evening. Finder please return to A. J. Reilly law offices, Central Trust building.

Dancing This Afternoon, 25c. TONIGHT! TONIGHT! HARRY H. RAYMOND'S DANCELAND FROM 9 TILL 1 A. M. BLACK AND WHITE ORCHESTRA OF YORK, PA.

With. Al. Sharp, Trombonist, and Jim Grumley, Entertainer and Drummer, both of Altoona and formerly with All-Star Seven of Pittsburg. Ladies 55c, Gentlemen $1.10 Altoona de Tribune ELIGIBLES TO KIW ANIS MEDAL ARE ANNOUNCED AT MEETING C. H.

McVey, Mrs. C. W. Montgomery, J. B.

Boyer, Louis Bergman and J. H. Shearer Mentioned by Committee as Citizens From Whom to Pick Most Deserving Hollidaysburg, county seat in the of Altoona Kiwanis club in Caum's Japanese room yesterday when three of her citizens participated by way of entertainment. First on the list of entertainers was J. Calvin Lang, who favored with two, splendid baritone solo Miss Ethel May Nokes, numbertie county capital's charming young ladies, followed with two soprano selections that brought forth well-merited applause; last, but not least among the trio from the 'burg, except it be in stature, was Robert R.

Potter, secretary of the Hollidaysburg Y. M. C. A. Mr.

Potter was introduced by T. Parsons, chairman of the financial committee, which branch of the club was in charge of the occasion. The gentleman paid Kiwanis a compliment because of the high ideals fostered by the organization and laid great stress upon the many noble things accomplished by the Jocal club. He said the old-time form of competition was the death of trade; that the new mode of procedure, co-operation, is the life trade. The policy of Kiwanis to do for others is a commendable trait he said, and the building of character, teaching honesty and integrity in business and giving thought in behalf of the other fellow are commendable traits and worthy of emulation.

Charles F. Ander: on, chairman of the committee of non of the club, who was awarded the honor medal a year ago, was present and reported that the committee had selected the names of Louis Bergman, J. B. Boyer, Mrs. C.

W. Montgomery, Charles H. McVey and H. Shearer to be voted upon by the club members for the medal honor this year. The following communication is self-explanatory: Pres.

Robert B. Gable, M'VEY-FARIS REALTY FIRM New Company Organized to Launch in Business on March 1 The McVey-Faris Company, Inc. a new realty organization, will on March 1 enter the business field in Altoona. It will launch into the field a broader scope than heretofore for the reason that its members, both progressive, have an unbounded confidence in the future of Altoona and a number of years have been active in the promotion of all civic affairs. The leading: members of the firm will be Charles H.

McVey, the sent head of the McVey company, and Paul H. Faris, for almost twenty connected with the Pennsylvayears, Railroad company's real estate department and since 1907 in charge of the railroad company's business in! this city and vicinity. There will be several other well known men associated with these men in the new company. The new firm will take over the McVey company and will maintain but one office in this city. The company formerly conducted offices at several other points, Lewistown, Mt.

Union ard Bellefonte but these have been discontinued. The complete plans of have not been perfected retained but J. the Foster company's Meck has been as solicitor and application for a charter will immediately be made. Charles H. McVey came here some years ago and immediately became active in the affairs of the city.

He became identified with realty and on October 5. 1915, established the McVey company and entered into the general realty and insurance business. Since then he has lent his efforts and his time to the promoitions of civic affairs that tended for the upbuilding growth of the city. He contirues active in all civic endeavor proven himself a valuable citizen. Paul H.

Faris has been a resident of the city since 1907 and since that time he has been identified with numerous civic events that have tended for the general good of the city and vicinity. He has a wide knowledge of the real estate business and on March 5 will have completed twenty years service in the Pennsylvania Railroad company's realty department. He began his career with the in Pittsburg and in 1907 succeeded John B. Gauff as head of the company's derartment in this city. Since that time the business has increased until today his terriembraces nine counties in this section.

The combining of the knowledge and faculties of these two gentlemen in the realty field will tend for a activity in the upbuilding of the city. They will have the best wishes of a wide circle of friends in their new venture. WHY LET THE COUGH ANNOY YOU? When the annoying bronchial cough that is so prevalent now attacks you, find immediate relief in our SYRUP OF TAR WITH EXTRACT OF COD LIVERS AND MENTHOL. This splendid remedy will allay the spasmodie coughing spells and help you throw off any infection that may have reached your lungs. Keep it in the house and give it to the children at the first sign of a cold.

PRICE 50 CENTS the bottle. On sale only at both our stores. WELSH BROTHERS CUT RATE DRUGGISTS 1102 11th Ave. Union Ave. beloved husband and father, William Shultzaberger.

Mrs. Wm. Shultzaberger and Family. We wish in this manner to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kind assistance and the many beautiful floral tributes during the sad loss of our son Charles. Mr.

and Mrs. C. H. Williams and Family. We desire in this manner to thank the friends, relatives and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother.

Also for their cars and flowers. H. N. Nicodemus and Family, CITY BOOSTING TOPIC AT MEET Altoona Association Puts Forward Many Ideas to Advertise Community The Altoona Booster association rectorate at a meeting held at the Green Parrot tea room last evening, President George P. Gable presiding, discussed numerous matters tending to boost the.

city, to make it a centre of interest for the people residing within a radius of half a hundred miles and to make it more accessible for automobile owners. The directors not only approved of the establishment of the Horseshoe Trail and the further marking of the roads leading to and from the city but also approved of a plan to welcome all visiting automobilists to the city. It has been decided to extend a welcome to all automobilists in the several counties nearby to the city and to extend to them, through the courtesy of Mayor Charles E. Rhodes, a visitors' card that they can attach to steering wheel of their automobile while in the city that will eliminate them from police interference in case of infractions of the city's traffic laws. They will be accorded every consideration by the police in being instructed as to the traffic regulations, especially as they pertain to parking privileges.

These courtesies, which will be in the form of a linen card, will be forwarded to the country automobile owners with a letter from the Booster association. The cards will bear various, addition information to the concerning courtesies the extended city by Mayor Rhodes. The plans for the holding of the spring style show on March 7, 8. 9 and 10, with the unveiling of the windows on the evening of March 6, were furthered and efforts make the event one of general "interest to the public. The association members in the very near future will another event that will be of interest to the High school boys and girls.

be a window trimming, card writing and ad writing contest. This event will be staged likely in the latter part of April or early in May. Suitable prizes will be awarded to the winners by the sociation. There will be a general unveiling of the windows as trimmed by the boys, while the artistic work of card writing will be exhibited in a manner by which they can be viewed generally. The winning ads will be used in the press.

A general discussion for giving the city a wider publicity was also a matter of interest. Secretary Greer outlined his recent visit to New York, where he attended a convention of commercial secretaries from all sections of the United States. AGNES HOFFMAN CLASS IN DELIGHTFUL GET-TOGETHER The Agnes Hoffman cass of Christ Reformed sunday school had a delightful time Thursday afternoon at a gettogether meeting of the church. The ladies entertained their husbands or other guests and a splendid time was enjoyed. The program began with a covered dish luncheon, after which songs were sung and valentine games proved quite lively.

The teacher, E. A. Zeak was the presiding genius, and Rev, and Mrs. C. D.

Rockel were honor similar event soon again. An interesting and well attended meeting of the Adult Bible class of St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Sunday school was held Tuesday evening at the parish house, business and social being pleasantly enjoyed. Financial reports from the dinner on January 25 were highly gratifying and an order was drawn for the transfer of or substantial sum from the class treasury to the church treasury for the use of the church. After the spirited business session, a a committee ladies served a lap lunch and victrola, music was enjoyed along with delicious menu.

The class meetings are growing more and more popular and the teacher, Jacob Adams is feeling much like naming the whole crowd "Willing so strong is the enthusiasm manifested. PATROL MASQUERADE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1923 All Master Masons Invited JAFFA TEMPLE Dancing 9 to 1-Tickets, $1 Per Person ALL HAIRCUTTING 25c Centra! Trust Barber Shop HOME LIGHTING GLASSWARE The Ivanhoe merchandising line offers different shapes and decoration numbers. It includes all units for various rooms in the home. See the line at Altoona Electric Supply Co. 1120 Twelfth Avenue CREAM Let us serve you daily, or when wanted, Coffee Cream and Whipping Cream for your social affairs.

Call and we will deliver anywhere. MORRISON'S COVE CO-OPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Bell 1945. 1117 21st Avenue. Reymer's Peanut Brittle for a full pound. Shomberg's 12tli Ave.

12th St. COAL COAL Madison, Ouk Ridge, Greensburg Lump. Bens Creek, Blandburg and Loudon. Ton half ton orders given prompt attention. EAST SIDE COAL SUPPLY CO.

NINTH AVE. AND EIGHTH ST. Phone 2299-M FOOTER'S DYE WORKS Expert dyers and cleaners continue special January prices up to and including February 28th. Cleaning Men's Suits, $1.00 to $1.75. Cleaning Ladies' Suits, $2.00 to $2.75.

Phone 33 for other prices. Also expert advice on all dyeing needs. nor the benefit plained of the local boy his sled is vantage of of those wnu curlyesterday's high wind who put a sail on pointed out. Take adwhat offers. DEATHS MRS.

MARY ANN DAVIS Mrs. Mary Ann Davis, widow of E. J. Davis, died at the home of her daugh-: ter, Mrs. William Morrow.

903 Third avenue, Juniata, at 4:45 o'clock yesterafternoon, after an illness of a few days from pneumonia. She was born in Germany, February 28, 1849, and had resided in this country since her third year. Her husband preceded her the grave twenty-nine years ago. Surviving are two sons and one daughter: Mrs. Morrow, at whose home she died; Edward oW Waream, of this city, and C.

T. Davis, of Wyandotte, Mich Four grandchidren and six greatgrandchildren also survive. She was IL member of the Presbyterian church and during her residence Juniata she had attended that church. Funeral services at home of her daughter at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening, in charge of Rev. J.

0. C. McCracken, with interment to be made at McVeytown on Saturday. (Lewistown papers please copy) MRS. SARAH BURKETT BEDFORD, Feb.

Sarah Burkett, widow of Jesse Burkett, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennis Miller, in Hyndman, on Saturday morning, February the of years. Mrs. Burkett, whose maiden name was Riceling, was born near Bedford and lived in Bedford county all her life, having resided in Hyndman for the past twenty years. Deceased was a life-long member of the Methodist church.

She is survived by the following children: Samuel, of Mann's Choice; Simon, of Hyndman; John, of Bedford; Hughey, of State Line; Mrs. Jennie Miller, of Hyndman; and two step Frank Burkett, of Cumberland, and Forest Burkett, of Flushing, and about twenty-one grand-children. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter at Hyndman Monday afternoon by. Rev. L.

M. Bennett. Interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Mann's Choice. MRS.

MARY E. BYERS Mrs. Mary E. Byers, the widow of the late Benjamin F. Byers, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

J. A. Cibulka, in Barnesboro at 9:40 o'clock. Tuesday morning of a complication of diseases due to advanced age. She was born at Newton Hamilton, September 2, 1840, and was married to Mr.

Byers at Mountaindale on February 6, 1862. Her husband preceded her to the grave on the fourth day of the present month. The following children survive: S. J. Byers, of Bellwood; T.

V. Byers, of Youngstown, w. S. Byers, of Coalport; Mrs. J.

A. Cibulka, of Barnesboro; Mrs. R. Stiffler, of this city, and Miss L. E.

Byers at home. Nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will take place from the home, 322 Sixth avenue at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, in charge of Rev. E. I.

Milburn. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. MRS. KEZIA P. ELDER Mrs.

Kezia P. Elder, widow of Theodore Elder, died yesterday morning at her home, 303 Fifth avenue, death being caused by a complication of diseases incident to old age. Deceased born at Claysburg, October 18, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Confer, both deceased, and had been a resident of this city for nearly fifty years. Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Jacob Shartzer, of this city; Dr.

S. B. Confer, a nephew, and Nell Confer, a niece, both of Duncansville. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a. from the residence of Mrs.

E. Rutherford, of 414 Third street. Interment in Rose Hill. GEORGE D. HYNES George D.

Hynes, employed as an accountant in the offices of the Cresson Lumber company at Cresson, died at the Mercy hospital at 12:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was born August 22, 1895, and was a native of Canada, his home being at Renfrew, in the province of Ontario. The mains have been prepared for burial at the Stevens Memorial chapel and will be taken to his home at noon today, interment to be made there. DEATHS OF CHILDREN Ida infant daughter of Ignatius and Ida Steinbugl, died the parental home, 1507 Bell avenue, at 1:05 o'clock yesterday morning, of whooping cough. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the home of the parents, with interment in St.

Mary's cemetery. Francis the infant son of Louis F. and Sadie' Fenell, of 605 Ninth avenue, died at the Mercy hospital at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday made evening, in aged 9 days. Interment was Calvary cemetery yesterday afternoon. Frank Elroy, infant son of Frank and Agnes Mulhollem, of Glasgow, died at the parental home at 5 o'clock yesterday morning of a complication of diseases, aged 4 months and 23 days.

The funeral will be conducted from the home at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery, Glasgow. Donato, infant son of Luigi and Maria Martino, died at the parental home, 223 Fourth avenue, at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning, of acute laryngitis. Funeral arrangements later. Margaret baby daughter of Merrill R. and Margaret Hostler, now of Canton, but formerly of this city, died on Monday evening at 7:55 o'clock, being due to pneumonia after an illness of three days.

The child was born in this city June 2, 1922. The Hostler family moved to Canton about five months ago, where the father is employed as a machinist by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. She is survived by her parents, one brother, Roy, and one sister, Fay Marian. The remains were brought to this city yesterday forenoon at 11:50 o'clock and the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

-UI 819 Jo '13MIBM 'D terment will be made in Rose Hill cem- etery. FUNERAL 'NOTICES The funeral of Harry L. Parker will take place tomorrow, with services at the home at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Watson, of the Second United Brethren church. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

Public funeral services for the late Mrs. Sophia J. Niedenthal will take place at the home, 1327 Second avenue, Friday afternoon at 3:30. Private interment at Oak Ridge cemetery. The funeral of the late John A.

Smith will take place tomorrow afternoon with services car the home, 1326 Nineteenth avenue, at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. H. L. Jacobs, of Clearfield, and Rev. Dr.

J. E. Skillington. Interment' in the Fairview cemetery. The funeral services of Mrs.

Dessa Jane Gates will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home near Petersburg. Interment will be made at the Mooresville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. We wish in this manner to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness extended to friends land neighbors; for the many beautiful floral tributes and the use of automobiles during our recent bereavement in the illness and death of our PARENT-TEACHER MEETING AT JEFFERSON THIS EVE. Patrons and friends of the Jefferson district have an excellent entertainment in prospect this evening at the presentation of the Parent-Teacher association program at the school building, beginning at program will be opened with community singing; Secretary W.

N. Decker will conduct the devotions after which a playlet, "St. Valentine and His Book," be ed by the pupils of Miss Anna Kimmel and Miss Marjorie Other outstanding are: VioFeedtures lin solo, Fred Schauer, accompanied by Mrs. Anna Schauer; "Ch.Id Welfare," Dr. G.

D. Robb; selection by a male quartet which has been organized ability on of the each strength member. of the The good vocal program is worthy of drawing a capacity crowd. JACOB HENRY IS 94 TODAY Llyswen Nonagenarian Has Seen Much of Interest in Long Life Hale and hearty and in the full enjoyment of all his faculties, Jacob Henry, of Llyswen is celebrating his 94th natal anniversary today. Mr.

Henry, who was born on a farm at Yellow Springs, February 15, 1829, is making his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Thorpe, at 201 Holmes avenue, Llyswen.

Practically all his long life he engaged in farming in Blair but for the last several years he retired from and is spending his declining well earned rest pursuits, and reading. History has been made to a marvelous degree during his career. has seen civilization emerge from pioneer simplicity to, the complexities of this age of flying machines, radio, motor cars and the electrically operated home comfort appliances, sophistication and apparent scorn of traditions. Rapid asthe changes have been he has kept in close touch with them. Through almost constant pursuit of reading a wide range of subjects, he is as well informed in current affairs as in past events.

He is a great student of the Bible and of theology, his opinion on these subjects being recognized as authoritative by his relatives and close friends. Mr. Henry is a Republican, the policies party and of its leaders keenly interesting him. He expects to celebrate his birthday anniversary quietly at the Thorpe home today in company with his daughters, Mrs. Thorpe, Mrs.

W. W. Jones, of Gaysport, and Mrs. D. R.

Vipond, of this city, their husbands and families. MAURICE P. NEIGHBOR IS HERE FOR SHORT REST Maurice P. Neighbor, former manlager of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, but for some time identified with the Hockenbury System of Harrisburg, an organization which promotes large building undertakings, such as hotels, hospitals and other public or semi-public enterprises is spending a short vacation in Altoona, where, despite' his long absences, he has continued to retain rooms. Mr.

Neighbor has just returned from Cynthiana, where his efforts brought about pledges for $104,000 with which to erect a fine hotel for the city, whah is a small one, but found a hotel as imperative as did Altoona a few years ago. He has not been advised where he will be sent at the end of the rest period, but it may be a hotel proposition in Florida. He has been greeting many old friends during the several days he has been sere. COAL COAL Best grade Bituminous. Almost straight lump and free from clinkers.

Direct From Mine To Consumer Dumped In Cellar $6.50 Same coal has been selling delivered at $7.50 per ton. Call Bell Phone 808 RICHLAND COAL COMPANY ARE YOU DRINKING Our pure, fresh milk (not skimmed), with best grade chocolate added, makes a most delicious drink and those who cannot drink milk will enjoy our chocolate milk. We will deliver to you any amount, any place dally. MORRISON'S COVE CO-OPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Bell 1945. 1117 21st Avenue.

Dancing This Afternoon, 25c. TONIGHT! TONIGHT! HARRY FROM 9 TILL 1 A. M. BLACK AND WHITE ORCHESTRA OF YORK, PA. With Al.

Sharp, Trombonist, and Jim Grumley, Entertainer and Drummer, both of Altoona and formerly with All-Star Seven of Pittsburg. Ladies 55c, Gentlemen $1.10 CASH PRICES FOR FURNITURE ON PAYMENTS Quite a few people have availed themselves of the opportunity to purchase furniture from Kerlin's through the twelve month payment plan offered by the new bank recently opened in Altoona, The plan under which the Altoona Discount Company is loaning money is that you make a purchase from us at our low cash prices and we get the money from the bank the same day. security you or do not 'collateral. have to We put indorse up any for you, since we are paid the money. The charge for this accommodation is 110 more than the legal rate of interest in some states and works practically on the same plan the building and loan associations done It is an opportunity for those would like to buy for cash and save considerable on their purchases.

Mr. Kerlin would be pleased to explain in detail the workof this plan. It is an accommodation worth while and it will pay you to SOME FACTS IN INCOME TAX TO SHOW YOU WAY Kiwanis Club. Dear Mr. committee begs to report the selection -of the following, whom we consider eligible for the Kiwanis medal.

C. H. McVey. on account of his activity in the promoting our new industria! company, the Altoona Factories company. Mrs.

C. W. Montgomery, for her activities during Old Home Week celebration, Women's Voters' league, and Parent association. J. B.

Boyer, for his work, interest and support in the Central Bureau of Charities. Louis Bergman, on account of his success in raising $225.000 for the Aland Mercy hospitals. toona, Shearer, his work behalf of the Red Cross in Blair county, and his interest and success in bringing conventions to Altoona. Also as treasurer of Old Home Week celebration. He raised more than needalso as chairman of the Altoona Gymnasium drive.

Your committee had a difficult task in arriving at a decision, as many men and women in Altoona were considered who had performed outstanding services. Quite a number could not selected because the community work had to be done during the year 1922, and no compensation given. Respectfully -Dr. M. J.

S. Abels, H. L. Johnson, Dr. A.

S. Kech, Samuel B. Taylor. C. F.

Anderson, Chairman. At next week's meeting the members of the club will select the winner of the medal by ballot. During the discussion of the menu a delightful musical program was furnished by Russell W. Gearhart, violin; Miss Helen E. Brehman, piano; Thomas L.

Caum, cello. Elwood Raugh was the recipient of the attendance prize, a gold fountain pen. Commander Healey Is Speaker Before County Legionnaires Members of the Murray Post, American Legion, of Roaring Spring, together, with friends, to the total about hundred, last night gathered in the association rooms at the Nason hospital, the event being the the the presence in the paper town of William B. Healey, state er of the Legion. A number of Altoona Legionaries attended the meeting, these including Commander J.

J. Haberstroh, Charles Morgan, Paul W. Goetz, Paul T. Winter, George W. Smith, and J.

Murray Shollar. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Nason hospital served a very appetizing dinner, which all enjoyed. Commander Healey gave a very eloquent talk to the post members, stressing the need of more care for the disabled of the World War and the general principles for which the Legion stands. He discussed the present immigration laws, out that more care must be exercised to keep America from being overrun with undesirables from other lands. Following Commander Healey's talk, Commander J.

J. Haberstroh of the Charles R. Rowan post, this city, addressed the ex-service men, telling of the inception the Legion, its principles and precepts. He congratulated the post for its flying start and predicted it will become a power in the community of Roaring Spring. COMMERCE MEN TO HEAR WELLS Noted Authority on Care of Health Speaks Here Today Members of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce and others who attend the weekly forum meeting at the Hotel Penn-Alto today will be privileged to hear one of the most practical and helpful talks of the season.

The speaker will be Dr. Franklin C. Wells, one of the country's foremost authorities on health preservation, Dr. Wells will take as his subject here "The Care of the Human Machine," and from a non-technical viewpoint will explain the hundred and one ways in which the average person can prolong life and insure good health. As chief medical examiner for the Equitable Life Assurance company, and physician of note, Dr.

Wells is in a position to translate the mysteries of disease prevention and cure into language that has made him possibly the most eloquent speaker in the country on the subject. Dr. J. C. Nugent, newly appointed chairman of the forum meetings for the coming year, will preside for the first time today.

A guest at the meeting will be State Commander B. Healey of the American Legion. Dr. Wells will address the insurance men of the city at a meeting in the evening, but all insurance, men as well as others who interested, are invited to attend the noon meeting today. CLASS 9 A covered dish luncheon and a social season is scheduled to follow the monthly business meeting of class 9 of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday school, this evening at the home of Mrs.

Markle Brown, 2008 Fifth avenue. The attendance of every member is requested. COAL COAL Pittsburg, Oak Ridge and Greensburg Lump, Bens Creek, Blandsb1 and Mountain Coal, Coke. large size. WM.

BURKE S01 Twenty-sixt! Street Bell Phone 1567 Notice The annual meeting of the Corporators of Oak Ridge Cemetery Association for receiving annual report and the election of officers will be held at the residence of F. A. Bell, 1113 Third avenue, at 7:30 p. m. on Thursday, February 15, 1923.

F. A. BELL, Secretary, Bureau of Internal Revenue Starts Series For Information NET INCOME TAXED Some Requirements Just Who Is Required to File For Past Year INCOME TAX IN NUTSHELL WHO? Single persons who had net income of $1,000 or more or gross income of $5,000 or more. Married couples who had net income of $2,000 or more or gross income of $5,000 or more. WHEN! March 15, 1923, is final date for filling returns and making first payment.

enue for in which WHERE! Collectors of internal revthe person lives or has his. principal place of business. HOW? Full directions on Form 1040A and Form 1040; also the law and legulations. WHAT! Four per cent normal tax on taxable income up to $4,000 excess of exemption. Eight per, cent normal tax on balance of taxable income.

Surtax from 1 per cent to 50 per cent on net incomes over $6,000 for the year 1922, No. 14. Traveling expenses, including the entire amount expended for meals, and lodging while away from home are deductible items when the trip is on business. On a journey for other than business purposes, railroad fares are personal expenses and the cost of met.is and lodging are living expenses. Therefore, they are not deductible.

If a salesman is not reimbursed by his employer for his traveling expenses, or if employed on a commission basis with no expense allowance his entire traveling expenses may be deducted from gross income. If he receives 3, salary and is repaid his traveling expenses, he should include in his reof gross income the amount of repayment and may deduct such expenses. A sulesman receiving a salary and an allowance for meals and lodging should include the allowance in gross income, from which may be deducted the cost of meals and lodging. Only such traveling expenses as are "reasonable and necessary in the conduet of the business" may be deducted. Examples are payments for the use of sample room, or the hire of vehicles in visiting customers.

A taxpayer claiming such deductions must attach to his income tax return a statement showing the nature of the business in which engaged, number of days away from home on account of. business and the total amount of expenses incident to travel. Suburbanites who commute daily from their homes to their places of business are not permitted to deduct the cost of transportation, it being a personal expense. THURSDAY MATINEE DANCELAND PATRONESSES The younger set are availing themselves of the opportunity of these popular afternoon: dances on Thursday and Saturday at Harry H. Raymond's Danceland.

Mrs. W. F. Ross, of 1111 Fifteenth avenue, and Mrs. H.

S. Perchy, of 401 Sixth avenue, will chaperon the Thursday matinee dansant this week. Daneing from 2:30 till 5 p. m. Admission 25c.

CHILDREN AID MOTHER TO REMEMBER ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Matilda Weidman, wife of G. Weidman, of 1411 Twenty street, will today celebrate her birthday anniversary. Members of her family and their wives anticipated the event by a few days and on Tuesday evening surprised her with a birthday party, the family gathering about her for an evening of music and games. Refreshments were served at a late hour.

Mrs. Weidman is mother of John and Vincent Weidman, employees of the Tribune. FREE SERVICE OFFERED For the accommodation of working-' men, those who don't have an opportunity to attend to their income tax return business during the day, Hunter public accountants, Altoona. Trust building, services free of charge between the hours of 7 and 9 p. m.

This is a service that ought to be appreciated. RADIO GREAT PASTIME All the best radio receiving outfits will be found in our radio department as well as a complete line of parts. The most complete stock in this section of the state. Altoona Electric Supply Co. 1120 Twelfth Avenue MILK From our own farms (no shipped milk), "direct from farm to consumer." We can give you the best milk and service money can buy.

MORRISON'S COVE CO-OPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Bell 1945. 1117 21st Avenue. A Sales Letter On the Classified page, William L. Fletcher reproduces a sales letter used successfully to get a job. This letter, printed today in How To Get The Job You Want secured for its writer 33 interviews with prominent corporations.

Why not get the job you want by reading Mr. Fletcher's talks daily in THE TRIBUNE.

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