Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 2

Publication:
Altoona Tribunei
Location:
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Issue Date:
Page:
2
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

r'AGE TWO ALTOONa -TRIBUNE, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8,. 1916 0S SS SS to The G. CO co CO William F. Bush, of 526 First Ave-! to (O nue, Meets Death en Route to Work Yesterday CO TORES Manufacturers and Retailers of Women's and Girls' Apparel Entire Stock of Winter Coats Suits At Fraction of Aetna! Cost CO in lo in in V) in in tj All Blinded by a light snow wafted on a high wind, William F. Bush, aged 69, of 526 First avenue, was struck CO CO i by a Fennsy work train yesterday morning at 6.22 o'clock, hurled against the stone abutment of the Seventh street bridge and instantly killed.

Bush was- employed as material clerk in Goodman's repair yard offices. V.ast Alfnnnn anrt was on rnntfi CO CO CO Suits Coats Coats A limited number of Winter Coats that formerly sold from 16.75 to 22.50 now to work when he met his death. Cor-1 oner W. T. Blackburn completed a CO thorough investigation of the cir-: cumstanees surrounding the acci- CO dent, last evening, and announced I no inquest would be held.

CO Arising yesterday morning as us-1 ual, tho Eighth warder, told his fam- tO ily he was not feeling very well. He A limited number of Winter Coats that formerly sold for 15-00 and 16.50 now 7.50 5.00 started to work after finishing breakfast He walked to Seventh street where he always boarded the workmen's train for East Altoona. A limited number of Women's and Misses' Winter Suits, smart models, plain or fur trimmed, that formerly sold for 25.00, 29.75 up to 37.50 at 10.00 12.75 Our Regular Terms We quote spot cash prices at all times, but, to remove the coldness of a cash or no deal proposition, we have extended the cash basis to Fifteen Days to all who furnish satisfactory reference. We are inaugurating a Cash Campaign, and are offering special in-ducements. Hard times are over, and you can make up your losses by trading with us.

Call at our nearest store and arrange to open an account either for cash or on a 15-day basis. We want, and appreciate your business and aim to get our patrons in a position where we can both save money. Cash or 15 Days and We Both Profit BIG DIAMOND FLOUR Having purchased a car of Big Diamond Spring Wheat Flour before the advance, we are going to offer the entire car of 800 49 lb. cotton sacks at less than the cost at the Mill today. Sale to last seven days only.

Present Mill price per Bbl. $7.00. Reaching the tracks under the Sev enth street bridge, he started to walk over the cabin siding, when uiiiuiea Dy the snow, he was run All Winter Coats, formerly priced from 25.00 to 30.00 now dewn by engine No. 63, in charge of Mglneer C. B.

Krause and Conduc A special lot bf Winter Coats, formerly priced from 20.00 to 27.50 now 9.75 tor A. J. Merritts. Bush was hurled to to 10 to by the engine pilot against the abut ment of the bridge crushing the skull 1.95 liKe an egg-shell. Fireman Tressel saw a dinner Dail nymg away from the track.

He no titled the engineer and the engine was halted. Men aboard the train found the aged victim and that death to to had been instantaneous. The body was brought to the Pennsy morgue ana later turned over to Funeral Dl reciors Lafferty Tobias to be pre 10 to pared tor burial. illiam Franklin Bush was born to cars. It is estimated that the contract price for this equipment will be about $2,500,000.

The specifications call for 300 hopper cars, 400 Hart convertible cars, 300 gondolas and 300 stock cars. Passenger equipment includes forty-five all-steel coaches and ten all-steel dining cars. The Union Pacific railroad Is. taking bids on five combination passenger and baggage cars, and the Union September 11, 1846, in Mifflin coun ty. Ile came to this county when OUR PiilCES BIG DIAMOND FLOUR, 49 LB.

SACK BIG DIAMOND FLOUR, PER BARREL very young and became a Pennsy em to to ploye. His service covers a period $1.69 $6.70 or nearly fifty years. He was ex tremely efficient and was never tardy to Railways of Havana is about to place or reprimanded at his work. He nn order for two motor cars, New York Central Grows. would have been formally retired in September, 1916.

He was married to Miss Mary Lawford, who survives to A. H. Smith, president of thtsTiew with two daughters, Mrs. J. D.

Benn, York Central, has published an inter or 410 Bell avenue, and Miss Ella Bush, at home. He was a member estiug pamphlet under the title, "The New York Central Railroad to to PROTEST BY RALPH PETERS. States, has sent a letter to Sneaker The system, a Clark of the hnn of the Second United Brethren church from the time it was organized, and also of Mountain City lodge, it stands, represents the development and consolidation of 1S6 separate All Scrap Tobacco 6 for 25c to 10 Complains to Speaker Clark Against demanding that the Moon railway the Moon Bill. Pay rider be stripped from the post Ralph Peters, president of the Long office appropriation bill and f.iirly Island railroad and chairman of the considered as a separate measure on companies. After briefly giving some iMO.

837, l. o. o. the P. R.

R. Re life association and the Goodman re pair tracks' employes' floral asso of the early history, Mr. Smith points out that since January 1, 1900, $400, ciation. Public funeral services will committee cn railway mail pav rep- its merits. ooo.COO has been spent for imJMrove to 10 resenting the railroad? of tie United be held at his late home Thursday "The Moon bill is not never was and never can now, and accept- auernoon at an nour to be announced in en is and betterments.

II Must Quit Union or Jobs. able to men with anv nracilcal nr. later. Interment in Rose Hill ceme tery. 10 demanding of railroad operation and rate construction," Mr.

Peters wrote. "This is because it is inherently and Texas and Pacific railway clerks crntimied" at work in the freight and SHOPMEN INJURED. in lA in w. to 01 Cl in in to in to w. in in to to i) to to to to to to to 1 in to in to to to CO essentially and fundamentally unlust vara masters ollice at Fort Worth New Piano Pennsy Employes Sustain Injuries to MMia economically -wrong-- The yesterday, 'awaiting.

confer cnanges that been made in itilIIce between the union officials and wniie at work Yesterday Treat ed at Hospital. to Granulated Sugar tne railroad company. The clerks have been told to quit the union or Edward M. Watson, aged 36." of 1307 Sixteenth avenue, rear, employed at 10 are of minor consequence. The only way to eliminate its errors is to eliminate the bill." II TO REDUCE ROAD'S DEBT.

the jobs. They are seeking recogni tion of the union. The dismite an the Twelfth street boiler We just received a car of Sugar before the advance which we offer at the car price for this special sale. plies to all of the big offices in Texas to shop, was struck by a heavy drift pin while at work last evening at 6:30 nna 25 lb. Muslin Bag o'clock and sustained a severe laceration of the chin.

He was taken to $1.49 to to New Haven to Use Earnings fcr That Purpose. Boston, February 7. The indebted the Altoona hospital dispensary where i 0 tne injury was dressed. to ness of the New York. New Haven Hartford Railroad comnanv is tn Thomas F.

Delozier, aged 49. of 405 Lexington avenue, narrowly escaped probably serious injury last evening be reduced as much as possible lrom I the resources of the company, and the remainder renewed upon the best 82 at ociock wnen ms head was badly bumped by a piece of Bteel at Mother's Kellog's King Fisher Meadow Lark Oats Corn Peas Peas Special gc Flake; gc Special jqc Special terms obtainable, according to a state- I the steel car shop where he is a car builder. He was taken to the Altoo ment 01 me special finance committee of the directors, made public to- na hospital where it developed his injury was not serious. ua.v uy president Howard Elliott narmda, February 7. Colonel Tho indebtedness consists of William H.

Hepburn, former member 000 cne-year 5 per cent, notes. of congress from this district, died Basti Police, aged 39, of 922 Ninth to cJ CO avenue, was admitted to the hospital yesterday morning when Beveral of COCOA SPECIAL To stimulate the sale of Croft's Swiss Milk. Cocoa we have made a deal with the factory to give away a 10 cent can Free. Bioicuicm ajs mai uie total nere iociay atter a long illness. Death debts paid and new money put into resulted from kidney and heart trou- his right toes were crushed by a rail last two unj one-lia I Die.

ile was vpara il which fell while he was attempting An -r mnn tf 1 fi -I Demonstration Rooms E. C. Krumrine, representing the Pease Piano and other well known makes, has opened salesrooms in the Goldschmidt Building, corner Eleventh avenue and Twelfth' street, where he is offering high grade instruments at a price that will appeal to the most modest purse, direct from the factory to the home. The fact of having salesrooms on the second floor is a very important item, and is carried out with one thought only, and that is to save overhead expenses. The consumer is the gainer in this saving for it gives him the benefit in the price of any instrument he may select.

The Pease Piano company points with pride to a list over users of Pease Pianos; and the fact that their Pianos are generally known as the Popular Pease Pianos is indicative of the SPECIAL to load on a car. COFFEE SPECIAL 2,000 lbs. good, clean, pure coffee, every pound guaranteed to please. Special 1 1 10 $1.19 Dandy Cup Package i loC ana rnat uur-: it was he who framed what was 7VlTS nuul1 more called tlie Hepburn law, be senl 'Wiling rebates and discrimination bv 1 Jar Swiss Milk Cocoa 25c WIND HAMPERS SERVICE. (O CO l0 proper y.

railroads. As chairman of the house- Funeral Services of the Late PatricK (O Logue Are Held With Difficulty. It was necessary to shorten the Ir, 'l committee cn interstate and foreign For nttl 'commerce in the first session of the PseTan'T li1 thor burial service of the late Patrick Logue at Calvary cemetery yesterday Lake Erie railroad was postpone? a "vl CO CO Cleveland Saturday because there were no bidders. Special Master I d-' ZlruT "5 me' morning owing to the high winds prevailing. The members of the Union Veteran Legion conducted funer.

I win Drake, acting for the fedi 118 con- CO rites at the residence at 8 o'clock, after which the remains were taken Cental TMLSZTv. ee and three of CO CANNED FRUITS We have a fine line of California Fruits at Special Low prices. HUNT'S SUPREME HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE No. 3 cans 17c PLUMS to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman 1 10c Can Croft's Cocoa FREE COFFEE 8PECIAL All our brands of coffee are packed by CHASE SANBORN whose guarantee is back of ours.

SPECIAL Superior (green bag) Lb. Favorite (Orange bag) Lb. 30c Special (Blue bag) Lb. Matchless (Red bag) Lb. 2j Winner (Yellow bag) on ZZc Leader (Purple bag) Lb.

Jg, Log Cabin (Steel Cut) Can fCT a Dostnonempnt if ikn Catholic church, and the high mass til March 8 mil)llc liealth act were framed the public liealth act were CO jliy Colonel Hepburn himself. II II 6TANDING OF CREWS. ROADS NOT TO FOLLOW of requiem was said by the Rev. Fatn-er Jerome Zazzara, the rector. The body was borne to the grave by Major J.

R. Garden, colonel R. A. Westbrok, Dr. John A.

Sheedy, Anthony A. McNelis, Peter Harlow, and Thomas Moore. Clark's 25c Grade, can CO CO CO CO LEHIGH VALLEY'S SUIT Middle and Pittsburg Division Crews at Altoona Today. Following is the standing of Mid. general esteem in which the 15c 15c 15c Washington, February 7 PEACHES Lily Brand, No.

3 can Occidental No. 3 can The suit die division crews after 12:45 a. m. OPERATION FOR OLD INJURY. CO nlea by the Lehigh Valley railroao todav: against the decision of the interstate Cabin 7, 105, 101, 30.

21. 18. 107. Pittsburg Division Signal Repairman CO 31, 20, 16. Specials after 12:01 a.

m. 8 1 7 6, 3, 9, 4, 5. commerce commission that all railroads, even those owning steamship lines on the Great Lakes must separate themsjlves from such control.it was declared here, did not presage a combined fight of railroads against to CO CO Tyrone crews after 12:01 275 271 25cs Sunburst Pumpkin, No. 3 can 10c 25cs Tango Cut Beets, No. 3 can 10c to Troubled From Injury Received Last March.

E. B. Thompson, a signal repairman on the Pittsburg division, and who resides at 975 Twenty-seventh street, is recovering from the effect of an operation at the Altoona hospital on Saturday. Last March Mr. Thompson had his.

left foot crushed so badly when he at emoted to board a mnv. CO to Kxtra Engineers Swab, Smith, Cook. Bombarger. Extra Firemen Friedley, Swanger Ferguson, Davisson, Carstetter, Ole-wine. Brown, Lerch.

uie provisions of the Panama act. It was announced last night by an official of the interstate commission that there were only two or three railroads which had not already accepted the provision of the act. These to CO CO Extra Brakemen Henderson, i lng train that it was necessary to Carnes, Robinson. Updike, amputate it. At that time he received CO Internal injuries from which he nev FISH 8ALT 6 lb.

Herring, Kit 5 lb. Mackerel, Kit Cod Fish, Pure, lb. i-aney, ijiveiy, Sunderland, Parker Horning, Robbins, Beasom, Fleck. Vacancies. Brakeman wanted for 211 971 er completely recovered and which made the operation necessary.

The results are very satisfactorv and ih Ui railroads own steamship lines on tne Great Lakes and provision has been made to sell the steamship lines bv the companies affected. The railroads were given -until last December originally to comply with the law, but this time was later extended until next summer. 45c 85c 15c 10c 10c 'patient expects to be about soon. Yard Crews After 6 a. m.

Engineers McCormick, Little New 0rder for Smokers. Hengstler, Benner, Treese, Passenger trainmen on the Middle CO Guyer, Settle, Merritts, Boltz, Waite! are adv.sed of the Peuisy's Adams, White, Morgan, Skeese, Con- new Plan t0 nave male travelers do to Fish Cakes, lb. Bloaters, 8 for FISH CANNED Tuna Fish, lb. Can Tuna Fish 1 lb. Can Cy Congress Smoked Sardines, 3 25c Sardines, oil, 6 for Sardines, Mustard, np 6 for ZOC Economy Salmon, i ni 1 Lb.

Can 12'C Family Pride 1 1 Lb. Can lUC D. A. R. Salmon, 1 Lb.

Can 1 0 Pease Pianos are held. What a few of the users say: Pease Piano Company. New York City. We have used your Upright and Grand Pianos for the past two years in our Institution with entire satisfaction. We have found that they answer every requirement and I take much pleasure In recommending th-sm as bei.

specially fitted for accompanying the voice. I remain, Yours truly, Reginald De Koven. American School of Opera. Dear Sirs: I wish to state to you the ure and satisfaction with which the Pease Parlor Grand was both used and listen-ad to, at the concert at the Southern Home last Tuesday evening. The Pease is justly entitled to a very high rank among pianos of the first grade.

Sincerelv, H. A. Clarke, Director of Music, University of Pennsylvania. Many other unsolicited letters are on file at the home offices from eminent musicians, certifying to the excellence of the Pease instruments. POPULAR PEASE PIANOS in Grand, Uprights and Player Pianos Also other well known makes Direct from Factory to Your Home E.

C. Krumrine Goldtchmldt Building DRIED FRUITS Prunes, fancy 40's Lb. IOC Prunes, fancy 50's 1 1 Lb ltC Prunes, fancy 60'a i Lb lUC Peaches, Extra Fancy, i Lb IOC Peaches, Fancy, Lb. Peaches, Choice, Lb. JQ, Seeded Raisins Loose, Seedless, Lb.

"JQq Country Dried Apples Fancy, i Lbs. for 25 Apricots vi Suspend Railroad Tariff. Washington, February 7. Tariffs of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and other railroads, proposing cancellation of joint, rates on flour and oher grain products from Missouri river points, when originating beyond to Newport News, Norfolk and Pinners Point, were suspended by the interstate commerce commission until Mav 24. II II I Railroad Buying Orders.

POTATOES We offer 2 cars 14350 fancy Cambria County Potatoes. Bushel 20 yu, aiey, eeners, Kreitzer, Bare, "ielT smoKing in tne regular combin-Piper, Lykens, D. Shaffer. ed smokirg car and baggage cars on CO Firemen Breman, Pickett, Getter fast trains, in an order Issued by Trout, Bell, Stewart, Welty, Passenger 1 rainniaster W. Brooke to coder.

Learner, McMullin, O. Plum- Moore. Where Pullman cars, with mer, Newcomer, Kirk, Noble, Rose- regular smok'ng rooms are part of CO vere, Uulick, Rogers. train equipment, the trainmen are Vacancies. warned to use tact, and not to insist CO mj 81, 363, extras 115, on passengers changing from Pull-tit- 18G4, 87' 184.

199. mans to the Pennsy smokers. to clod, 1139. Firemen for 3193. xtra -lie oia SCIATICA'S PIERCING PAIN The Southern Pacific has ordered AUNT JEMIMA Pan cake and Buckwheat self rising flour just the thing for hot cakes in the mornings.

No trouble. No worry. Just stir it twenty locomotives from the Ameri DRIED CORN Fancy Lancaster county evap 4 1726, 2692, 1SC4, 87, 1840, 199, 2185J To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica to 'iyou can always depend on Sloan's Pittsburg Division Crews. I Liniment It penetrates to the seat Preference crews narked up after Paln and Drin6S ease as soon as it 3 a. m.

today 3SS, 815, 937, 413, 708 j8 aPPlied. A great comfort too with 179, 546. Sloan's is that no rubbine la required. Fancy, Lb. ini orated Corn, the finest put on the can Locomotive' company.

The Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad is on the point of closing a contract for twenty locomotives. up and bake. Special, market, never sold for less than 25o per pound. Spe- 1 Apricots Extra Fancy IOC 300 Packages, Special 3 for 25c The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is Sloan's Liniment is invaluable foe cial, pound mIC (O still In the market for 1,000 hopper stopping muscular or nerve pain of nv lrinH Trv it ai nnna If vnn Fool crews 314, 420, 441, 382, 414. Derry 049, 273, 005, 400.

Youngwood 406, 36.1. 733. 482, 4S5, 5 57, 009. 1 i Allegheny-City 739 I cars and 500 refrigerator cars. The Central Railroad of Georgia (has placed an order for fifty steet car un- Prices (Good For GDne Weelt fer with Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Pain in Chest, Sprain, Bruises, etc.

It in excellent for Naii. i derframes with the Bettendorf Axle Illinois Centfal ra'lgia and Headache. 25c at al! Dm The Tribune Handy Almanao con camns vlcta. Cl 3 3 SS a.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About Altoona Tribune Archive

Pages Available:
255,821
Years Available:
1858-1957