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I. Full Day and Night Report of the Associated Press Universal Service and Central Press News i AMUSEMENT BULLETIN 1 OCAL SYMPHONY Many Accept Christ At Sunday Church Services fire mm SHELTER ENTERED PETITION SEEKS SALE OF VICTORIA i The remains will be taken to Osceola Mills on Wednesday morning for interment. The Rev. Rudisell, pastor of the Bethany Lutheran church of this city will have charge of the services. papers please copy.) CLEMENT AIKEX Clement Aiken, died at 8:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs.

Harry Barkiey, of East Second street, Williamsburg. The deceased was born at Sugar Run, February 1S57, the son of- John and Eva Aiken. He is survived by had as his theme last evening at the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren "Out of Ivory saying that a man's Christianity does not depend on his lot in life. His appeal to the unsaved was very strong. The church was filled at each service.

The 'Junior choir sang two selections in the morning and Mrs. Fleck and Mrs. Grablll sang a duet Id the evening. Congregational singing was inspiring. This evening's sermon theme will be "The New Birth." Logautown Group There was a fine congregation in the Fourth Lutheran church last evening for the closing service of the Logantown group of churches.

All meetings have been well attended and deep in interest The Rev. Lloyd N. Simpson preached the sermon on shalt not surely die." It "was a strong presentation and gripped the congregation. This week meetings will be held each evening in Grace Methodist church. First Church of Christ Dr.

W. S. Priest, evangelist, preached fine sermons yesterday at the First Church of Christ and there were four additions to the membership. Music, directed by Harold "Sawtelle, was great and audiences were large. Mrs.

Ethel B. Jenkins, general secretary cf women's mission work, came from St. Louis with Mrs. H. A.

Denton, the pastor's wife, and stopped en route to her home at Wilkes-Barre. She spoke briefly at the evening meeting. First United Brethren Revival meeting In this church closed last veek, but the spirit remains. There was a large audience and fine spirit last evening. The quartette Mrs.

Beulah Pope, Mrs. M. L. Butler, Mr. Ingram and Tom Filer sang and Mr.

Filer sang a solo with fine effect The pastor, the Rev. B. F. Bungard, spoke on "The Deadly Danger of Drifting," exhorting his hearers to keep clos to God and the church. Since the first of the year 43 have united with this church.

Grace Lutheran With the largest congregation since meetings began, service in Grace Lutheran church last evening was spiritual and enthusiastic. There were special musical numbers by the church quartette, male quartette and chorus. The sermon by the pastor, the Rev. B. A.

Peters, was a- practical presentation of "Growing in Grace." The subject this evening will be "The Man With the Oil Can." It will be Children's night, with children singing and the termon directed to them. The hour is 7:45. Second Presbyterian and Eighth Methodist Episcopal These churches last evening moved their union service to the Second Presbyterian church. A challenging chorus confronted the audience and its challenge was accepted, the result being quite inspirational. The sermon was by the Rev.

A. S. "Williams, on "Spiritual Ostracism." The text was "No man careth for my soul." It was a brilliant discourse. The young people's societies of the two churches held a delightful service. The chorus was superb, led by Elder Alfred Buzza.

It greatly overflowed the organ loft and the church quartette rendered a helpful FEB. 19 Second of Winter Series to Be Given at Junior High Auditorium Dissipating rumors that the rest of Its winter series of concerts had been cancelled as a result of the poor attendance at its first recital, the Altoona Symphony Orchestra association announced yesterday it would present its second concert at 8:15 o'clock Thursday evening, February 19, in tne auditorium of the Roosevelt Junior High school. The second concert is made possible the announcement read, through "Cm civic spirit of the members of the orchestra and the help of interested citizens." The first concert Was not rroperly supported. It was said, hence there was some doubt as to whether not the series would 'be continued. Tickets were mailed Saturday to patrons of the association.

To the general public they will be sold at a nominal price and will be available from today until the date of the concert at F. A. Winter and son. Brooks Music house, Russell and Rigg and the North Piano company. Prof.

JS. Barker, director of the orchestra, has practically completed the arrangement of the program. SCOUT'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION POSTPONED It was announced yesterday by-Fred Thomas, scout executive 'of the Altoona Boy Scout council that the program originally scheduled for last evening at the Gymnasium lounge room by the members of the local units in the observance of the anniversary of the birth of scouting, has been postponed to Thursday evening, Lincoln's birthday. The change in arrangements was thought advisable in order that the affair would not conflict with the services now being conducted in the various churches of the city. A demonstration, based on the various activities of scouting, will be given in the Senior High school this morning by Mr.

Thomas, as a part of the anniversary week celebration. STATE POLICE ARREST 19 ON LIQUOR CHARGES Stationed along the Duncansville road State police officers and local constables late Friday night and early Saturday morning arrested 11 persons, occupants of five automobiles, on charges of violating the liquor law. Considerable shoting on the part of the officers was necessary in stopping several of the cars, the tires being punctured by the officers' bullets. Fifteen gallons of whiskey beinjr transported in the automobiles was copfiscated the officers said, while a great quantity of whiskey was destroyed when the occupants of the various cars threw the glass juas from the machines, breaking them on the road, it is claimed. Thosa.arrested were given hearings before Alderman Harry C.

McClellan and Justices of the Peace Irwin and Lewis at Hollidaysburg and with a few exceptions were held for court, being released on bail. Additional charges of refusing to stop on a signal of an officer and placing glass on Ihn highway were made against the people. TILLARD WILL TESTIFY IN PHILADELPHIA SUIT Chief of Police J. N. Tillard left last evening for Philadelphia where he will testify in a suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad company for damages.

The case is the outgrowth of the arrest of a man 'thought to have been Jack Rider in 1923. The arrest was made at Harrisburg by railroad officers and the man held several days in jail until he was seen by a Portage merchant and released when it was found he was not Rider. The man was awarded damages to the amount of 5,000 against the Portage merchant by the Cambria county court last year, the case being appealed. Rider was subsequently arrested in British Columbia and brought back to Altoona where he died shortly after his arrival here and before he could be brought to trial on charges of forgery. FRUIT STOLEX Charles Hoff, proprietor of the White Hall market at Union avenue and Seventeenth street, reported to the police yesterday that several boys had gained entrance to his store by breaking a window in the rear of the building and stole a quantity of fruit.

CONCERT CAPITOL Now playing Tola Negri in her; greatest success, "Ensf of Suez." MISHLER Todav Itlirh Vnnilnvllln and feature picture, "Fear Hound," with wurjone "The Geralds" anu Irving and Elwood." Simp Shots. OLYMF1C Now playing Harold 'Hot Water." Lloyd in' ORrH BUM Today Bart Smith and his Rag time Wonders, presenting "Oh Daddy, Oh!" STRAND Now playing Johnnie lllncs in The Speed Spook." VICTORIA Now playing Evelyn Brent In "Silk Stocking Sal." I Records Show But One Death in January at County Hospital But one death occurred among tin almost 300 patients at the Blair County hospital during the month of January, according to a report Just issued by Dr. H. J. Sommer, superintendent.

Dr. Sommer's report shows there were 291 persons in the institution at the end of the month, or ten more than at. the start. Twelve new patients were admitted, five were returned from parole, and ono was returned from elopement. Seven were paroled during the month.

Cash received from private patients in January amounted to' $721.36 and from semi-indigent patients, $202.30. Mlscelarieous receipts totaled $12.80, but because of a refund of $4.29 due to paroles, the total receipts for the month amounted to only $932.17. An appropriation of $6,768.57 from the state and of $7,500 from the county has been received by the hospital since the start of its fiscal year on December 1. Adding to this received from patients, the receipts since that date have aggregated $16,325.93 and the expenditures, according to Dr. Sommer, to 120 NEW MEMBERS ADDED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 One hundred and twenty new mem bers, or ten more than the organization's, record as established in 1923, were added to the Altoona Chamber of Commerce's rolls during the past year as a result of the efforts of the chamber's membership committee, piloted by Homer S.

Biddle. The members of the 1924 team were, with Mr. Biddle as chairman: George, G. Best, M. B.

Christy, G. C. Curry, A. J. Ford, Paul R.

Kuhn, H. Moyer, R. M. Sample, Paul V. Tillard and William B.

Zern. HAS 86TH BIRTHDAY Nathan Levy, father of William Levy of this city, celebrated his 86th birthday anniversary on Saturday, February 7, in Wilmington, Del. Ha received congratulations from hia mother-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Nast, who pn December 17, 1924, was 102 years old. GREAT FACTORY SURPLUS SALE In New, Shop-worn and Taken In Exchange Pianos Now Going on At F.

NORTH COS STORE .1205 llth Street. A Fine Assortment Of Exceptional Bargains Is Being Offered with Prices To Suit Every Pocket-book. Our Easy Payment Plan Has Made it Possible for Every Family who Desires to Own A Piano. We Have in our Sales Room A few Factory Rebuilt Pianos Running in Price From $77 to $2104 These Pianos are Wonder low priced and Look as Good as New. NEW LESTER Reproducing Grand Pianos $1650 Up.

Notwithstanding its ad-, mitted superiority, it is as easy to own a LESTER SMALL GRAND as one of the inferior makes. We will gladly show you how by calling and let us explain to you our easy payment plan. Don't think of buying any sort of piano until you have seen and head the LESTER F.A. 1205 llth Street, Altoona, Penna. Open Evenings.

SOMMER I IN REPORT If weather continues favorable to church attendance, it is the expecta tion of those in charge that record crowds will be at the churches holding evangelistic meetings this week. Interest was fine for the first week and its growth from night to night seems likely to come to a climax during this week. There will be services each evening expect Saturday. These special Second United Brethren Expectations of the pastor, the Rev, John Watson and his, congregation, were more than realized on Sunday, when 34 decisions for Christ were made. Seventeen bowed at the altar last evening and there was a wonderful service.

Attendance at all services was large, there being 309 at the Sunday school, beginning the day's services. Song services were spirited, led by AV. L. Snyder. The pastor's theme last evening was "Out and Outers and In-Bet weeners." emphasizing the necessity of not being lukewarm.

Tonight his subject win be "The Lost Christ." First' Baptist Three latfeely-at-tended meetings were held at the First Baptist church on Sunday, with- the Rev. T. E. Boorde in charge. In the evening the church was filled to capacity.

Sermon themes were: "The Secret of Power;" men's meeting, "Home, Sweet Home;" evening, "Sin, Sins and a Savior." It was decision day In -the Sunday school and the result was very encouraging. At the men's service, friends of Evangelist Boorde were present, both from Tyrone and Bell-wood. A male octette under leadership of, William Ehret, rendered several selections, with Prof. C. C.

English at the pipe organ. Committees in charge are making all efforts to have banner crowds this week. Tonight's theme will be "The New Birth." Twelfth Ward Group Standing room only was the order at the Broad Avenue Methodist Episcopal church last evening. A splendid song service was led by Sheldon Smouse. The Rev.

G. F. Snyder, D. preached on "What Shall I Do Then With Jesus?" Pilate's question must be answered by every one who knows Christ. On it hangs eternal destiny.

Each must accept or reject him, crown or crucify him. He is the world's great and only Savior. This evening the Rev. A. D.

Gnagey, D. will preach in the Broad Avenue Methodist church. Christ Reformed This' church en ters this week upon its evangelistic services. The congregation last evening was large and the pastor, the Rev. C.

D. Rockel. preached a strong sermon on "Where Is Your Faith?" It was heart searching and urged his hearers to trust to God's care, and rlace their souls in his keeping. Simpson Methodist Large audiences both morning and evening were at Simpson Methodist church on Sunday. E.

E. RudislU led stirring music. The Junior choir, Miss Viola Fry In charge, sang two numbers. The Rev. J.

Max Lantz preached in the morning on "The Progress of the Church" and in the evening on "The Vplifting Christ." There was a spiritual altar service, several souls bowing there seeking Christ First Church of God At the First Church of God last evening. J. M. Ebright led a rousing song service. Old hymns were sung by the congregation.

E. D. Funk led the prayer. The men's chorus sang an uplifting The pastor, the Rev. C.

F. Reitzel, preached on Grace," closing a strong discourse with an Invitation to the unsaved. A young man "who accepted Christ last 'week, gave a splendid testimony. Tonight Rev. Ormstrom of the Third United Erethren church, will preach and the men's chorus of that church will sing.

Fifth ATenue Methodlst-Commun-Icn service, morning and evening was conducted in the Fifth Avenue Methodist church and seven infants were baptized. Mrs. Jacobs sang a solo. The pastor, the Rev. S.

S. Carnell preached in the evening on "The fool has said in his heart there is no God." He said "God is, God is great. God Is holy and all must meet God." Assembling proofs from nature and his-, tcry, he 'made a' strong discourse and a stirring appeal to all to be ready to meet God. First Methodist The church auditorium was filled to capacity last evening. District Superintendent Relley was present and made the opening prayer.

The Rev. J. E. Skillington. D.

D-, preached a forceful sermon on Is God Tour Father?" The large chorus led the singing and the octette sang several selections. There were penitents at the alta.r and the meeting was deeply spiritual. Twenty-elirhth Street Church of the Brethren Evangelist M-- C. Swigart to make the search Detective Hauser passed through the four passenger coaches of the train without finding anyone answering at all the description given in the telegram. He did notice, however, that one of the passengers, a young man, watched his passage through the cars.

On the return trip of inspection Detective Hauser approached the man with an outstretched hand, greeting him with a "hello. Jack." When the man seemed rather surprised at the greeting Hauser asked him if he was not Jack Glick of Lebanon. The man admitted it but told Hauser he had the advantage of him. Detective Hauser admitted that he had and also informed Glick that he had a warrant for his arrest and took him off the train. Glick was charged in Lebanon with having deserted his wife but claimed at city hall that she bad refused to accompany him to Indianapolis and that he had started without her.

Apparently his story was correct as his wife joined him in Altoona yesterday morning and together they continued their trip. Gunderman Files Request For Public Sale of Playhouse at Hollidaysburg Attorney J. L. Gunderman, as trustee for creditors of the bankrupt Victoria Theatre corporation, of this city, on Saturday tiled -with Attorney J. Calvin Lang, referee in bankruptcy, a petition asking that the motion picture house be sold at public sale.

Attorney Lang announced last evening that he will Bend out notices of the petition today to all creditors and that the creditors' hearing before him will be held in about two weeks probably on February 23 oJ4. Thoso opposed to the snlo will be given opportunity at this hearing tovreglster their objections. By reason that It will be necessary to advertise one month before the date of sale, It is not likely that the theutre will be put on the auction block be fore April, or Inter. Referee Lain; will be unable to fix a date for sale until after the creditors have been heard. Although the Victoria Theatre corporation is In the hands of a receiver Attorney Gunderman is acting in the dual capacity of receiver and.

creditors' trustee the theatre itself is still open and doing business under the management of two Hollidaysburg theatre-owners. Meanwhile, rumors persist that a number of concerns are In the house, among them several local parties. None of those reports, however, has been confirmed. SEVERAL FLUE FIRES A burning flue at the home of Harry B. McClellan at 421 Cherry avenue set fire to the roof of the dwelling, a fire alarm being turned in for the blaze from -box No.

213 shortly after noon yesterday. Members of companies Nos. 4, 8, 9. and truck responded and three gallons of chemical were used by No. 4 company.

One still alarm was also answered yesterday and one still alarm on Satr urday. With the arrival of warmer weather the number of calls have been reduced greatly, only one or two stills being received In the past few days. DISCHARGE ORDERED J. Banks Kurtz, congressman of the 21st district of Pennsylvania has been advised by the Adjutant General, War Department, that the discharge of Private Clarence W. Lnstz Service troop, 4th Cavalry, Fort Mc intosh, Texas, has been ordered on account of Private Lantz Is a son of Edwin A.

Lantz, of Bell-wood. AGED MAX HURT J. H. Cole, 78 years old, of 913 Thirtieth street, was treated in the Mercy hospital dispensary last evening fcr a puncture wound of the left leg suffered when he was struck by an au tomobile driven by P. J.

Durbin, of Eldorado, at Broad avenue and Twenty-ninth street. An X-ray of the injury will be taken this mornihg. Additional Church (From Tage terday in the new Y. M. I.

home. The Visiting grand officers declared that the building was the finest in this jurisdiction. Among the grand officers in attend ance at the session and dinner at the Colonial hotel were: President, John J. Hession; treasurer, V. L.

EcKeri cf Louisville, vice presidents, W. C. McKenzie, of Pittsburg; F. King, of directors, M. J.

Mc-Crea, of Scranton; J. M. HcCormiclc, of Memphis, and J. Mahalek of Terre Haute, and secretary. J.

F. Wise, of this city. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Court Eugene A. Garvey, No. 652, Catholic Daughters of America, will meet this evening for the first time in the new home of the Young Men's Institute.

There is considerable busi ness for the session and committees for February and March will be named. METHODIST; MIXISTERIUM Methodist Ministers of Altoona and vicinity will meet this afternoon in the Eighth Avenue church' at 2 o'clock. The Rev. S. S.

Carnell will have the paper, on "Bryan's Five Points." 5 5 5 WOMAN'S LABOR LEAGUE Arrangements for the Washington's Birthday party will be the chief Item of business before the meeting of the Woman's Labor League in Centra! Labor hall this evening. There are other matters of importance. Dr. BARXES, Stomach Specialist, Tuesdays At Broad A Union Avei. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE reduced to normal In a few weeks.

Onr Internal remedy, In conjunction with Xenropathlc adjustments, removes the cause which Is Xon-Ellm-In at Ion and Impeded Circulation. Dr. H. B. KAXTXER Druggist, Xeuropath and Chiropractor, Uoldschmld Building.

FOR BETTER DIAMONDS See MARCUS Square Deal Jeweler 1325 11th Ave. All business now conducted at thin location. Phone 2-2315. 30 PER CENT OFF On All Electrical Fixtures In Onr Stock. Stiffler Electrical Co.

613 1th St. Dial 2-2114 Alpine Club Members Discover Brush Mountain Haven Ransacked Vandals have broken into and ransacked the Brush mountain fire tower-man's haven, members of the Blair County Alpine club, returning last evening from" a day on the ridge, reported. Authorities have been notified by the club members. The discovery that the shelter had been entered was made while a group of Alpiners were distributing food for game and wild birds along the summit of Brush mountain. Simultaneously, other members of the club visited Lodge Alpine, In Diamond valley, and placed food about that section of the v.oods.

While taking a moonlight hike Saturday evening, a squad of club members came upon a turkey gobbler hopelessly pinned between the teeth of a fox trap. It was caught by the middle toe of one foot and, since it was almost severed from the foot when the gobbler was found, the toe was amputated by Phil Krouse. The bird was then placed in a pen with food and water and the reserve keeper notified. So enthusiastio are tne Alpiners over the success of their Friday evening hike that they have arranged for another, Ito be held tomorrow evening. They plan to visit Scott's Run, leaving Broad avenue and Thirty-first street at 7 p.

m. Next Sunday they plan to hike to Leo Run, leaving this city at 7:27 a. m. bytrain or at 7:27 a. m.

by trolley and walking from Tipton. If the snow is too deep, the return will be made from Tipton. Otherwise, the hikers will continue up the mountain to Lloydvllle, inspect the Pennsylvania Railroad company's new reservoir on che way, and return from Lloydvllle by LOCAL ROUNDHOUSE BOILER INSPECTOR BADLY BURNED John X. Maier, 46 years old, of 1524 Crawford avenue, employed as a boiler Inspector in the East Altoona roundhouse, was treated in the Altoona hospital yesterday for first and second degree burns of the face suffered when he was struck by a quantity of hot water while at work. Henry Hazzard, 37 years old, of 1005 Chestnut avenue, employed by the Altoona and Logan Valley Electric company, was treated for a possible fracture fit the left shoulder.

An X-ray of the Injury will be taken this morning. G. B. White, 26 years of Llys-wen, employed in the locomotive shop as an electrician, was treated for first degree burns of the left hand suffered from steam. 1 I Standing of Crews Middle And Pittsburg Division Crews At Altoona Today Following is the Standing of the Middle Division -Crews after 12:01 A.

M. Today: Cabins: 238 227 130 237 224 234 29 133 120 125 137. Lock Haven Crews after 12:01 A. 311 304 303 315 283. Preference Crews after 12:01 A.

203 201 202 205 204. Extra Engineers: Weld, Sheeley, Zeigler, Gladhill, Bowers, Tussey, Strickler, Long, Clark, Grassmyer, Moore, Extra Firemen: Hoy, Fdust, Snyder, Hahn, Eaken, Punda, Isen-berg, Koontz, McFarland, Whitesel, Gaut, Caster. Extra Conductors: Jacobs, Woodward. Extra Brakemen: Bumgard, Searer, Miller, Ott, Rushall, Walte, Murphy, Burket, Collier, Kirk, McKinstry, Hays, Lauver, Swab, Rupert, Sheatron. VACAXCIES Engineer Wanted for: 238.

Conductors Wanted for: 203 204. Brakemen Wanted for: 205 263 265. PITTSBURG DIYISIOX CREWS Marked up After 1:00 Today: Pool Crews: 185 355 177 168 138 369. General Pool: 094 053 283. Derry: 379 372 139 320.

Youngwood: 155. C. 958 739 374. Allegheny City Pool: 149 333 167 391 067 386. Preference Crews: 296.

TWEXTY-OXE ARRESTS Twenty-one arrests were made over the week-end by members of the city police department. Six arrests were made on Saturday for intoxication while four arrests were made on the same charge on Sunday. See Lohmer's Market Second Anniversary Sale Monday and Tuesday Prices Slashed 1412 4th St' Phones 2-2585 HUGHES LUMP COAL also Oak Ridce, Madison, Son man and Canned. East Side Coal Supply Co. Dial 2-6699 9th Ave.

8th St Colonial Flower Shop 1012 Twelfth Street Flowers for all occasions 3egina Schenk Alma Wertzberger. Phone 2-6843 See; Lohmer's Second Anniversary Monday and Tuesday Prices Slashed 1412 4th St Phone I 2-2JS5 FAIR Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair and warmer Saturday; Sunday cloudy with mild temperature; probably rains Sundav afternoon or night- Western Pennsylvania: Fair with mild temperature Saturday; Sunday unsettled, probably local rains; colder Sunday afternoon or night. IF 1 DEATHS MRS. H. BRTMBArGH MIELAD Airs.

Mary Brumbaugh Wineland mother of Prof. M. B. Wtnelaml, superintendent of the Juniata schools, and one of the oldest and best known residents of Morrison's Cove, died at 1.30 o'clock yesterday morning, at the family home, death being- attributed to diseases Incident to advanced age. The deceased was born at Clover Creek on November 12.

1S49, a daughter of Christian and Magdelena Brumbaugh, both deceased, and resided in that community practically her entire life. She was united In marriage to John L. 'Wineland in 18i9. locating just across 'the line In Bedford county. About SO years ago Mr.

and Mrs. Wineland removed to Martinsburg where he was engaged in the coal business up to the time of his tragic death, through being crushed by a car on his own siding in 191S. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. She is survived by the following children: Prof. M.

B. Wineland, superintendent of the Juniata schools; A. B. Wineland, also of Juniata; John F. and George B.

Wineland and Mrs. C. E. Kensinger, of Martinsburg, Mrs. B.

Umbower, of Roaring Spring, and Christian B. Wineland. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Memorial Church of the Brethren, of Martinsburg, of which Mrs. Wineland was a member.

The cortege will leave the home at 1.45 o'clock land, after a service to be conducted by Elder C. B. Smith, the remains will be laid to rest in Spring Hope cemetery. MARIA WILLIAMS CREAMER Maria Williams Creamer, widow of Benjamin Franklin Creamer, died at the family home, S00 North Juniata street, Hollidaysburg at 1:15 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mrs.

Creamer had been In failing health for the past three years when she suffered a paralytic stroke. She had been bedfast for two months. Mrs. Creamer was a daughter of David and Sarah Williams, both deceased, and was born at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne county, September 16, 1S40. Her parents moved to Richmond, Va when she was nine years old and she grew to womanhood there.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Creamer, June 3, 1S5S. He died nine years ago, and sis of the 12 children born to the union preceded her to the grave. She is survived by the following children: Harry, of Altoona; Edward, of Wilkinsburg; Joseph, of Girard, George Lloyd S. and Mrs.

Myrtle Keller, of Hollidaysburg. One brother, Benjamin Williams, of Pittsburg, 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, also survive. She was a member of the Baptist church and since her coming to Hollidaysburg in 1S64, she had been a member of the Hollidaysburg congregation. Funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev.

J. S. Bromley will have charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery. MRS.

CLARISSA JASE DODSOX Mrs. Clarissa Jane Dodson, widow of Jeremiah Dodson, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the home, 1256 Pennsylvania avenue, Tyrone. Death was attributed to heart trouble. The deceased was born at Spruce Creek, January 1S72, the (laughter of John and Mrs. Margaret Keith Cornealy, both deceased.

She was united in marriage in Newry on December 25, 1SS7 to Jeremiah Dodson. He preceded her to the grave on Decemer 13, 1923. She is survived- by three daughters, Mrs. Belle Am merman, of Tyrone; Mrs. J.

B. El-linger, of Baltimore, and Mrs. H. H. Keiru, of Philadelphia, and one sister, Mrs.

Harry Savage, of Reading. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning with solemn high mass of requiem celebrated at 19 o'clock fn St. Matthew's Catholic church. The Rev. Father J.

F. pastor, will officiate. Inter- ment will be made in the Oak Grove cemetery, Tyrone. JOSEPH JOHX STEMPFLY Joseph John Stempfiy, a native of Switzerland, died at 3.30 o'clock yesterday morning at the family home, 10a Third street, after several months illness of complications. The deceased was born May 15, 1S63 in Switzerland and came to this coun-.

try at the age of IS years, residing in Clearfield county. Surviving are the following chiidren: John, of Farmington, W. C. of Philips-burg, Mrs. J.

H. McClarren, of Al-' toona. Miss Edna Stempfiy, of Altoona. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Mr.

Stempfiy was the last of his immediate family. He was a member of the German Lutheran church of Funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow morning at 7.30 o'clock. Yingung Son Rowers For Every Purpose We Grow Them Phoae 6767 815 23r4 Ave IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP 1 1 12 Eleventh Ave. telephone 2-7166 Funeral Flowers of AH Kinds the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Hannah Beck and Samuel Aiken, both of Mill Run; Mrs.

Alice Shock, of East Freedom and Mrs. Harry Barkiey, of Williamsburg, and at whose home he died. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of the sister, Mrs. Harry Bark-ley, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery, Williamsburg.

WILLIAM S. HENDERSOX ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 8 William S. Henderson, a member of the town council and a life long resident of this place, died here yesterday morning from heart trouble. Although ill for ten days he seemed much improved yesterday morning.

Another attack soon after breakfast ended in his death several hours later. Mr. Henderson was born here and for many years engaged in the insurance and agricultural implement business. He never married, residing with his niece, Mrs. Roy Grove.

One brother, George Henderson, survives at whose home funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. E. Steward will officiate, assisted by the Rev.

Bossier. Burial will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery. MRS. ELLEX JAXE HEXDERSOX Mrs. Ellen Jane Henderson, a pioneer resident of Huntingdon, died at her home, 325 Washington, street, at 11 o'clock Wednesday morniug.

The deceased was born in Belfast. Ireland, March 25, 1S49, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Blair. She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church.

She is survived by three sons and three daughters: Dav id J. Henderson, of Altoona; R. E. Henderson, of Johnstown. Harry Hen derson, Mrs.

Mertie Frew, Misses Loufee and Margaret, all of Hunting don. Three sisters survive. Mrs. Eliabeth Cox and Mrs. Homer Crown- over, of Huntingdon and Mrs.

Annie Fisher, of Los Angeles, CaL Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Clayton A. Smucker, officiating. In terment was made In the Riverview remetery.

JACOB B. SWOVELAXD Jacob S. Swoveland. -well knnvn locksmith of this city, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the Altoona hospital. Death was attributed to He was born in Morrison's Cove, August 5, 1SS0, the son of William and Mrs.

Lucy Swoveland, both deceased. His wife died eight years ago, since when he resided at 905 Seventeenth street. He is survived by one brother, W. F. Swoveland, of 1916 Eighteenth avenue.

He was a member of th Tem ple Lutheran church. Private fi in or. al services will be conducted at the Koher and Mauk funeral hom in Juniata this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Ris wni cemetery. HARRY D.

SMITH Harry D. Smith, formerlv in the grocery business in this city, died in a Pittsburg hospital Friday morning. He was aged 61 years, and was a son of Calvin and Matilda Davis Smith, both deceased. He was unmarried. The followine brothers and sisters survive: Samuel and Ja cob Smith and Mrs.

Harry E. Johnston, all of Pittsburg; Mrs.Mary Mid-dlekauf, Mrs. Harry HolL of Ran Francisco, Cal He was a member of me isaptist church in North Philadelphia. Funeral services were heM in Pittsburg yesterday afternoon. The remains will be brought to Martinsburg, Blair county, for interment this afternoon.

JOHX M. GLASS John M. Glass, a former of this city, died at. 8 o'clock yesterday morning, at the family home. lit i-oint wew street.

East Liberty, of heart trouble. He was aged 54 years and had been a resident of East Liberty for the past 15 years. He had been employed as a test department inspector, for' the company, at Pittsburg. He is survived by his widow and one brother, Dr. George Glass.

Funeral services wm ue conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home. DEATHS OF CHILDBEX Joseph Earl Thorn nson. infant of Harry B. and Mary C. Thompson, of 230S Fifteenth 12:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the parental nome, of convulsions.

The child was aged 17 days. Private in terment was made in Rose Will etery. Thomas HOV Duffv. ir 'infant. of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Diiffv nf 117 Sixth avenue, Juniata, died at the irenta.i nome inday evening. The child was born January 31 fci The parents and one brother and one sister survive. Funeral services were on Saturday afternoon with in. terment being made in Calvary cemetery.

Elmer son of Elmer T. and Mary E. Robertson TroxelL of 1016 Twenty-second avenue, died at 4:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Altoona hospital, death being attributed to meningitis. He was born in this city, May 2, 1912, and attended the Roosevelt" Junior High school The parents and one Mary at home, survives. He was member of the Fairview Methodist Episcopal church and Sunday school.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Fairview M. E. church. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. William Meinhart, infant son of Clair and Margaret M.

Meinhart, died at 7:30 o'clock last evening at the parental home, 1024 Eleventh avenue. The parents and several brothers and sisters survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF C. OF C. TO MEET TODAY The new board of directors of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12:15 o'clock this afternoon in the Logan room of the Penn Alto hotel to reorganize for the coming fiscal year.

A president, vice and second vice presidents, a treasurer and a manager will be elected. By virtue of his having already served twft terms, Harry L. Johnston, according to precedent, can not again be elected president of the chamber. QUOTA CLUB The regular luncheon of the Quota club will be held this evening at 6:15 o'clock in tne Logan house parlors. A special program has been arranged.

WEDDINGS BOOKWALTEH McELWAIX Wynne L. Bookwalter of this city, and Mrs. Mollie McElwaln, of Huntingdon, were married on Thursday, February 5, in the parsonage of the Methodist church, of Hollidaysburg, with the Rev. Robert C. Peters officiating.

LICENSED IX CUMBERLAXD Among Pennsylvanians obtaining licenses in Cumberland, were Ralph Patrick Donoughe and Anna Pauline McMahon, both of this city. MARRIAGE LICEXSE RECORD Consumer Dessibbio, of 2117 Ninth avenue, and Miss Bombino Carmoslno, of 800 Eighth avenue, Altoona. ASSOCIATION MEETS Members of the Altoona Works Veteran's association met in the high school auditorium on Friday night and the by-laws and constitution of the newly organized association were placed before the members. Quite a large crowd attended the meeting and several readings, songs and talks were, given. BE KIND TO YOUR EYES They are priceless and deserve protection rather than abuse.

Daylight is made right for the eyes and an EMERALITE is rext to daylight. Altoona Electrical Supply Co. 1130 12th Ave. Phone 2-8297. ANNUAL MEETING VIGILANT B.

ASSOCIATION The Vigilant Building and Loan association will hold its annual meeting In the Central Trust building at 8 o'clock p. m. Tuesday, February 10. George Wlchum, President. S.

C. Walker, Secretary. COAL, SAND AND SCREENINGS For prompt delivery, Dtul 8283 Altoona, 174 flollidayshurg. Blair Ice and fold Storage Co Detective Hauser's Ruse 4 Too Much for Lebanon Man A telegram received at police headquarters at 5:15 o'clock Saturday afternoon asking that one Jack Glick, of Lebanon, a passenger on a train arriving in Altoona at 5:27 or twelve minutes after the arrival of the telegram, be apprehended, brought about quick work on the part of City detective J. Warren Hauser in getting his man.

The arrest was accomplished by the employment of a rather clever ruse on the part of Detective Hauser. Glick, in the telegram which was sent by an alderman at Lebanon, was described as a man 2S years old, having a Roman nose and wearing a barred cap or derby hat and a greenish overcoat With but a few minutes In which home. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. FCXERA.L SEBYICES Funeral service for the late W.

W. Lutz will take place from the family residence, 1906 Market street, Harrisburg at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made at Harrisburg..

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