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Altoona Tribute OLD ELEVENTH AVENUE HOME TO BE RAZED FOR BUSINESS BLOCK RESIDENCE OF JONES SISTERS. Another ancient building of considerable historical interest which even antedates by a couple of years the Old First Lutheran church recently razed to the ground, will disappear from Eleventh avenue before the march of business progress when Contractor L. of the Jones homestead 1408 R. Mathieu today, the, razing Eleventh avenue preparatory to the erection of a two-story brick business block for the S. G.

Kress company, operators of a chain of novelty stores. The Jones dwelling was built in 1851, Land was the third home built on Virginia street, now Eleventh avenue. It was erected by John farm near Wesley, what a is pioneer, now on a Collinsville, for Enos M. Jones. one of pioneer settlers of the city of toona, who moved his family from Harrisburg to this city in 1851.

The first house built in the town was owned by Dr. Thomas and was at Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street. Mr. Jones January, 1900, his wife having preceded him to the grave some vears previous. The Misses Jones lived in the old homestead at 1408 Eleventh avenue until only a few months ago, when they moved to their present residence at 2605 Broad avenue.

Mr. Jones was connected with the railroad company and figured largely in the early life of the borough. He was president of the borough council and was also burgess for one term of office. The streets of the town were named for the daughters of the family of Mr. Wright, who was the original owner of the ground where the city now stands, and also for a number of his PERSONAL Mrs.

F. R. Sunderland, Miss Deesa Clabaugh and Mrs. T. H.

Houser are in Philadelphia. William I. Woodcock has returned to this city after spending the winter at Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Veda Yocum, of 723 Seventh avenue, is spending two weeks with friends in Atlantic City.

Harry Anderson, formerly of this city, business but visitor in the Philadelphia, city, WAS yester: a day. Attorney John J. Haberstroh departed yesterday for Boston, where he will spent the present week, returning to this city Sunday evening. Gottlieb Hauser, of 1042 Second avenue, who underwent a serious operation in a Philadelphia hospital sometime ago, 'now bedfast at his home in this city. Miss Charlotte Schi.nminger, employed as a stenographer at the office of the Central Coal association in the Lincoln Trust building, has left for Washington, D.

C. L. C. Morgan, of 324 Walnut avenue, who recently was enrolled as a student in a course in commerce and finance at a school in Lancaster, has again returned to Altoona. Hon.

J. E. Rininger, of 2300 Broad avenue, who has been confined home for some time suffering from an attack of double pneumonia, was somewhat improved last evening. Mr. Samuel C.

Bowen, the master barber and member of the Altoona board of education, celebrated his 48th birthday yesterday and received the felicitations of his many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen, Mrs. Ella Mock and Mrs.

M. Virginia Horne, of Bedford, were visitors in the city yesterday. Mr. Allen is one of the proprietors of the Sanitary Bakery at that place. Miss Edith Schultis, a talented violinist of Butler, paid a visit to her school chum, Miss Marie Stevens, of 1908 Seventh avenue.

Both girls are former students of the Mount Aloysius Academy at Cresson, Pa. Robert T. Billin, a student of the Pennsylvania State college, yesterday left the Altoona Hospital where he had been a patient following an operation for appendicitis, and is now resting nicely at his home at 1716 First avenue. Larue Braucher and Austin Rice, cornetists; Led Plette and Charles Rice, clarinet players, all of Altoona and vicinity, are members of the University of Pittsburg band which rendered its annual concert in Carnegie Music hall last evening. Edward Shields, a miner of the reportorial staff of the Minneapolis Star, is in this city, and last evening called upon friends in the Altoona Tribune office.

Mr. Shields is en route to Washington, D. where he will cover the coal strike proceedings of the federal government for the Star. Dr. R.

T. Eldon has departed for Philadelphia where he has been called by the serious illness of his son, William McKee Eldon, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, and is now a patient in a hospital in that city. Young Mr. Eldon is enrolled as a student at the Washington and Lee university. Cigars, 5c, 6 for 25c, 50 for $2.

That You Pay Two for 15c Elsewhere Shomberg's, 12 Ave. 12 St. HARMONY HIKING CLUB HAS ENJOYABLE BANQUET The Harmony Hiking held its first annual banquet Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the Colonial hotel. The members of this thriving organization, comprising male members of C. B.

Clearing House, with their wives and friends, to the number of fifty-five, enjoyed an evening of entertainment such. as the club has not known since its organization. Every one present did full justice to the five course dinner served. The toastmaster of the occasion was Matthew A. Fox, and the president of the Hikers, William H.

Lockard responded with brilliant toast. Miss Currance Beard spoke in behalf of the ladies present, and her poetic talent was warmly applauded. The versatile Alva G. Lykens delivered the address of welcome, and before he had finished, each, and everyone present felt that necessary to complete the evening's enjoyment. The De Luxe Sextette rendered a much appreciated concert.

But the chief entertainers of the evening were Earnest McCloskey and Miss Ruth Walters. Mr. McCloskey delighted the guests with several solos and responded to the encores in a humorous vein. Miss Walters won enviable regard with her brilliant readings. After the singing by the assemblage of "Till We Meet Again," the guests departed, unanimously agreeing that the Hikers proved admirable hosts.

The committee in charge was composed of the following members: M. A. Fox, chairman; J. W. Fife and Clair Wishart.

BLAIR WATERS TO GET TROUT 25,000 To 30,000 Yearling Fish Be Placed In Streams Soon Between 25,000 and 30,000 yearling Brook trout will be placed in the streams of Blair county under the direction of the Fish committee of the Blair County Fish, Game and Forestry Association, according to an announcement by the chairman of the committee I. Kline, yesterday received a telegram to this effect from Nathan R. Buller, commissioner of Fisheries. The fish will be sent out from the hatchery near Bellefonte. The consignment of 100 cans, each containing between 250 to 300 fingerlings will be received here within the next ten days.

It is also stated that many of the fish which will of legal size streams, announcement be placed in then here will be comes with a great deal of interest to fishermen who are anxiously awaiting the opening of the legal season, April 15. The fish to be planted range in length from to 7 inches. This consignment of fish will be the first to be received in the county since last spring. Word has also been received that a consignment of bass, pike, pickeral, frogs, minnows, catfish and yellow perch will be received some time during the summer, and. a supply of land-locked salmon may also be obtained for propagation in the inland waters of the county.

BLAIR ALPINE CLUB TO TAKE HIKE NEXT SUNDAY The Blair County Alpine will take a hike next, the objective point Bear Rocks on the Deinsunda summit of the Allegheny mountains between, the Buckhorn and Dysart. This is a beautiful sylvan spot, located on the picturesque Laurel Run, a sparkling. stream of purest spring water that comes from the depths of the mighty hills. The start will be made from the home of Harry A. McGraw, 1805 Fifteenth avenue, at 8 o'clock in the morning.

This will only be a medium sized mountain tramp and a large crowd is expected. There is no better to spend the day than in God's vast dral, where all is pure and uplifting, far from the evil ways of man. So put on your clothes, or hiking togs, if you have them and pack some grub. You will not regret the trip but be filled with joy unspeakable after a day spent i. Nature's Garden.

The Bear Rocks are one of the greatest natural formations in the state. The famous Rockville Pennsy bridge near Harrisburg, one of the largest in the world, was built entirely from rocks secured from this site. It was not necessary to mine, but merely to take them from the top of the ground as none of them are deeply imbedded in earth. At Rocks, the route of the return trip will be mapped out, the most beautiful and acceptable way to be chosen. HOFFMAN'S Special Week-End Brick Ice Cream "VIOLET BRICK" Vanilla Custard and Loganberry Ice Cream SULPHUR VAPOR BATHS Indorsed by leading physicians for Eczema, Rheumatism, Neuritis, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disorders, Nervousness, etc.

Why'. travel for this remedy, when you get same results at home. Lady and gentleman attendants. PARLORS 1121 11th Ave. WANTED Woman for general housework.

quire B. W. Woodring, Rome Hotel 937 Ninth avenue. Talking and Boosting One's Own Home Town Helps to Make i it Bigger, and A Letter Place in Which to Live WEATHER REPORT Eastern Pennsylvania -Cloudy and warmer with showers Thursday: Friwith mild temperature. Westerners Pennsylvania Showers Thursday and Friday, somewhat warmer Friday.

LOCAL BREVITIES Garden making time. Better pay your taxes that are due. Politics are beginning to warm up some in the city. Congress officially declared war on Germany today in 1917. in a slight wreck in the at Ninth box cars were badly, damaged street yesterday morning.

The motor truck of R. A. Hatch was hit by an engine at the warehouse at Ninth street yesterday morning and damaged. to Blanche some extent. Bender, supervisor of physical culture in the radio, schools, will address the teachers fifth.

sixth and seventh grades at a meeting to be held in the High school at 4:15 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Contractor J. C. Orr will have charge of the erection of a fine new home to cost approximately $7,300 for I. G.

Lingenfelter at 404 East Grant avenue. The new residence will be of brick and will all modern improvements. Tenants are moving into the new Union bank building, with those already located there being Louis Leix, the well known insurance man and Dr. Erb's dental offices. The office rooms are now practically completed and workmen are putting on the finishing touches to banking room.

Work on the alteration of the Heinsing house at Eighth avenue and Eleventh street lately purchased by Mrs. Mary Demattis, was started yesterday morning. side porch was removed and the building will be extended along Eighth avenue, this new part to be used as a banking home. The brick building adjoining, the Soyster grocery, recently by Mrs. Minnie F.

Soyster as a location for the grocery, is now being razed. At first Mrs. Soyster had intended to remodel and make an addition to the structure, but she has since decided to erect an entire new building suited to the needs of the large business. Members various Troops of Boy Scouts in the city are exercising and practicing daily for the annual field and track meet of all troops which will be held at the Cricket Field May 20. A number of interesting entries will be made and the meet promises to be an excellent one.

One auto accident was reported at City hall during yesterday, the Nash chummy roadster of Robert E. Welsh, of 2609 Broad avenue, being slightly damaged about the rear at 3:50 o'clock yesterday afternoon when it was struck from behind by a Chevrolet while drawing in to the curb on Fifteenth street near Seventh avenue. The warm weather of this week has brought out a large number of people Into their yards for the purpose of cleaning up, many of them not desiring to wait until the annual week starts, the first of May. a number clean of irstances the streets and sidewalks have been cleaned of the debris accumulated during the winter. Pasquale Mitto, of 423 Eighth avenue, Juniata, a laborer in the Juniata railroad yards, when at work yesterday afternoon, was hit on the right hand by a heavy bar that slipped from position, and the member severely crushed, but not permanently injured.

He received surgical attention at the dispensary of the Altoona hospital. bodies are intered one casket in Rose Hill cemetery, the being that of Anton Hauck, rethirds mains were placed in the casket with those of his two daughters at Rose Hill cemetery yesterday afternoon. The casket contained three urns now holding the ashes of the three, all of whose bodies were creamated prior to burial at a Pittsburg crematory. Police officers of the city department were not kept busy yesterday, there being but two arrests during the afternoon and evening. One drunk was taken at 3:40 o'clock on Seventeenth street between Tenth and Eleventh avenues.

Charles Yocum, charged with being drunk, dirorderly and resisting arrest, taken at 6 o'clock in the evening on Eleventh street. Both will face the mayor this afternoon. Commissioner Samuel B. Taylor, making inspection of the super high water reservoir, yesterday found that the several which had appeared in the wall some time ago had been effectually closed by the application of caulk-tite, a new material which had been recommended by City Engineer Baum. The material is "shot" at the openings by means of an especially arranged gun and is said to the best material available on the market today for just this purpose.

TWELFTH WARD CITIZENS ACTIVE IN PAVING PROJECT Further evidence on the part of residents of the city to pave a number of streets was seen yesterday among citizens of the Twelfth ward after they had learned city council had passed the ordinance to pave Twenty-ninth street from Broad avenue to Spruce avenue and several other adjacent streets. Now a movement has been started which has for its object the paving of Twenty-eighth street, another of the principal streets of the ward. Several alleys are also being considered in the paving program. Broad avenue has been paved as far as Twenty-seventh street and it has been suggested that property owners seek to have the alley paved as far as Thirty-first street. A large number of the property owners have garages in this alley.

C. M. HOFFMAN PURCHASES KEEFE'S BARBER SHOP Cloyde M. Hoffman, one of the city's well known barbers and who for some time conducted a shop on Eleventh street and later was stationed at the Logan House shop, has purchased the shop of James O'Keefe, located in the building at Broad and Union avenues. He took possession yesterday, and intends to make numerous improvements and to conduct it on the same lines as the former owner.

He is an affable and courteous gentleman and is certain to hold the large patronage of the shop. NAMED FOR PRESIDENTS A fusion of the Democratic and Republican parties was effected in the naming of the champion presidential baby who until two days ago guest at the Altoona hospital, where he had been first greeted March 24, and who will henceforth be known to the world as Warren Wilson Harding, the child assuming the first and last names of the present president and the last name of the ex-president. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Harding of 2115 Eighteenth street, and is the second addition to the family, the first born being a girl, now three years of age. Mr. Harding is emvania railroad ployed as an electrician by the Pennsyl- DEATHS. WALTER F. CURRY Word was received here last night of the death in a Long Island hospital of Walter F.

Curry, a native of this city and son of Mrs. George McPike, 1014 Highland Place. Earlier in the day Mrs. McPike had received a telegram from Mr. Curry's wife to the effect that Mr.

Curry had suddenly been taken ill and had been rushed to a hospital. The telegram last night disclosed the fact that he had passed away at 7:15 o'clock from an abscess on the brain, probably the result of an attack of influenza six weeks ago. Mr. Curry was born in this city 35 years ago and spent his earlier years here, serving as a messenger boy for the Pennsylvania railroad. During his dence in Astoria, he had been employed in various capacities with the railroad company as well as serving the company in New York City, where, during the war he had charge of certain sections of the troop transportation movement.

He is survived 1 by his wife and one chill, well as his mother and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Sanker and Mrs. of this city. Mrs. McPike and daughter departed last night for New York City, where the body will probably be buried.

JOSEPH L. NEELY Joseph L. Neely died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Harry Kennedy, of Berwind White, at 4:45 Monday evening of complications of diseases. He was born at Williamsburg, September 16, 1859.

preceded him to the grave years He is survived wife, by the following children: Mrs. Annie Lace, of South Altoona: Mrs. Mary Kennedy; Mrs. Margaret Long and Milton Neely, of Berwind White; Reuben Neely, of Hollidaysburg; Bernard Neely and Harry Neely, of Duncansville: Mrs. William B.

Neely, also of Duncansville, and 27 grandchildren. One son, Calvin G. Neely was killed in action in France during the World war. The funeral service will be held at the Methodist church at Frankstown, the cortege to leave the house at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment in the Geeseytown cemetery.

MRS. FRANCIS RESIG Mrs. Frances Resig, died at the residence of her son, Carl Resig of 308 Crawford avenue after an extended illness brought about by a complication of diseases incident to old age. She was a native of Austria. having been born there November 17, 1846.

She was the wife of John Resig who died twelve years ago. She was a member of St. Mary's church. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Harry Milton of Pittsburg, John, David.

Joseph, Carl. Mrs. Annie Datris, Mrs. Sophia Mottenmeir, Mrs. Florence Kimmel, all of this city.

Two sisters and one brother. residing in Austria, also survive. Funeral services will be held at mass of requiem at 9 o'clock Saturday morning in St. Mary's church, to be followed by interment in St. Mary's (cemetery.

MRS. ANNA M. SHOEMAKER Mrs. Anna M. Shoemaker died at her home in Sinking Valley on Tuesday morning at 12:50 o'clock.

She is survived by ene son, Albert, of Tyrone and two daughters: Mrs. Rebecca Yon, of Altoona, and Nettie Schoenberger at home. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. C. E.

Cozzens of Pittsburg, and a brother. Frank Cozzens of Warrior Ridge. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Mrs. Shoemaker was a splendid lady and a sincere Christian.

She was a devoted member of the Reformed church. Private funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Kathleen Gilliland McNaughton, DEATH OF A. CHILD N. McNaughtor of 1332 Sixth avesix year old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. nue, died last evening at 9 o'clock at the residence 01 her parents of pneumonia. She had been ill for several weeks. Announcement of funeral arrangements will be made later. NEW BUREAU IS IN POSTOFFICE Information Department, Instituted By Brumbaugh, Meeting With Favor Postmaster J.

E. Brumbaugh has established an postoffice for the convenience at information bureau of persons seeking knowledge concerning the postoffice organization and other matters of a more general nature having to do with the city and the railroads and bighways which form its avenues of approach. Even in the short period of five days during which it has been in operation, the bureau has been used extensively by the lie and has met with hearty commendation, especially from tourists and travelers who are very appreciative of its usefulness. Follows New Policy The establishment of the service is in line with the policy of the new postmaster general, Hubert Wirk, to make the postoffice organization a real and useful factor in the promotion of the community's welfare, and its establishment antedates an order issued by Postmaster Wirk, calling for the installing of such bureau, by just five days. In his communication to the postmasters, Postmaster General Wirk said that the bureaus established in some of the postoffices last year "that performing a real service, and the fine reception accorded idea prompts him to suggest thats those postoffices which have not already adopted the idea arrange to do as soon as practicable.

NOTICE ATTENTION TO B. of R. T. Dues will be collected at Hinman Bldg. 11th St.

and 13th Ave. PASSES EAGLE SCOUT'S TESTS Scoutmaster Jack Casselberry Will Be Second In County To Attain Honor by the Court of Honor. Pass Many Tests Dr. S. H.

Layton, Harry B. Kinch, (Paul Kreuzpointner, Walter Davis and Scout Executive Harry E. Frayer, sitting as a Court of Honor in the office of Dr. Layton last night passed upon candidates for First Class honors, Eagle Scout awards and merit badges. Scoutmasters Heiner and Yarnell were also present, although not in an official capacity.

Scouts Charles Morris, Stewart Criswell, Charles Rath, Vernon Meeghan; Thomas Anspach and Guyer were passed in to the First Class Scout class Scoutmaster, Juniata, Jack Casselberry, successfully passed leader the required number of tests to become an Eagle Scout and Scout Executive Harry E. Frayer announced after the meeting last night that a public meeting would be held during the week extending from April 16 to 22 which is known as National Forestry Week, at which time the Eagle Scout medal will be presented to the holder, as well as first class pins and merit badges to those others who were successful in their tests last night. The public meeting will be arranged with an excellent program and several good speakers will be secured for the event. Through successful examinations passed last night merit badges will also be given to Scoutmaster Jack Casselberry, Scouts Don. Brubaker, Stewart Criswell, Ronery Roy, Robert Vipond, High Black, Ernest Peterman and Charles Rath.

OLD HOME WEEK PLANS TO BE DISCUSSED TODAY Mayor Charles E. Rhodes, chairman of the executive committee for the Old Home Week celebration which will be staged by the city sometime during summer or early fall, has called a meeting of the chairmen of the various committees to be held in his at City Hall at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Plans for the forthcoming celebration, the date of which will be decided upon later, will be discussed at the meeting. Since the meeting several weeks ago at which time it was definitely decided to hold an Old Home Week celebration. interest in the project has increased the committeemen already chosen, and those who will be selected later on, will be assured of much help in preparing for the coming event. KEN KELLER'S ORCHESTRA Ken Keller and his orchestra have been engaged by the management of the Penn-Alto hotel to furnish the music for the regular Saturday night house dance in the Logan Room at the PennAlto Hotel.

This organization is well known. ELEVEN CASES FOR DIVORCE Judge Baldrige Appoints Masters To Take Testimony Masters were appointed to take testimony and suggest decrees, yesterday afternoon by Judge Thomas J. Baldrige in eleven divorce cases entered in the Blair county courts, in which the various attorneys for the libellants presented motions at court on Monday morning asking for such appointments. Clifton MI. Weyandt VS.

Maud Weyandt. J. Lee Plummer on motion of Marion D. Patterson Homer B. Strunk VS.

Elizabeth Robaugh Strunk. R. D. Lorenz, on motion of Marion D. Patterson.

Ethel Anna Simpkins vs. Fred Ellsworth Simpkins. Isaac M. Irwin on motion of Marion Patterson. Katheryn E.

Baker VS. Urgie J. Baker. A. E.

Sheller on motion of Samuel B. Hare. Pearl A. Hall vS. R.

Allen Hall. Frank G. Fisher on motion of Samuel Hare. Mary E. Yon vs.

Edward Yon. WalHenry on motion of Samuel B. Hare. Lenore Margaret Doyle vs. Joseph Edward Doyle.

Robert W. Smith on motion of Marion D. Patterson. Martha Stanley vs. Lazia Stanley.

M. M. Morrow on motion of Charles R. Mallory. Amelia Derenzo Baptiste vs.

Joseph Baptiste. Kenneth Vaughn on motion of Charles M. Kurtz. Gilbert Owen Mitchell vs. Bessie Florence Mitchell.

Robert W. Owens on motion of Pascoe and Pascoe. Ethel Kuhn Fick VS. George Fick. W.

S. Detrick on motion of Frank H. EASTER GREETINGS. FAVORS AND EASTER BASKETS. Bartle's Stationery Store 1112 Fourteenth Street.

AL-E-S-CO SPECIAL FOR TODAY. "Ever- Ready" 3 Cell Flash Light Batteries, 3 for $1.00. ALTOONA ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 1120 12th Ave. Will You Come In And Hear APRIL VICTOR RECORDS? Winter's 1415 11th Avenue Fresh Peanut Brittle, 25c Lb.

Shomberg's, 12 Ave. 12 St. J. I. HAINES, Collector.

A PLAY THE NORWALK CONCRETE GRAVE VAULT defies time and destructive elements. It is the sure- protecting, everlasting outer -case guards and defends the casket from every destroying underground influence. RECOMMENDED BY LEADING UNDERTAKERS GUARANTEED BY TYRONE BURIAL VAULT COMPANY WILL CAMPAIGN IN PROTECTION Forest Fire Prevention Week To Be Observed Beginning Monday (Special to The Tribune.) HARRISBURG, April vigorous campaign against forest fires in Pennsylvania will be waged throughout the State by the Department of Forestry next week. It will be Forest Protection Week, and it marks the beginning of the annual forest fire season, The Department's activities to press upon the public the destructive effects of fire in the woods will be directed by the twenty-four district forestlers in various parts of the State. They will use every legitimate means they can to focus attention on the blighting curse of the forest fire.

Forest rangers, fire wardens. towermen, and inspectors, all working under the district foresters, will visit public schools, post forest fire, notices, and otherwise create sentiment against fires. Boy Scouts will distribute material setting forth the evils of forest fires. Letters will be sent to Forest, Fish, and Game Associations, seeking their assistance, and motion picture houses all over State will display slides to inform their patrons of the forest fire menace. friends.

At that time, the land which the Logan house now occupies, was a large duck pond. part of town below Eleventh street was then known as Greensburg. the site of the building now occupied by the Notopolous billiard parlor at 1120 Eleventh avenue was the farmhouse of David Robeson of which family Mrs. John Loudon is the only remaining member. All this has since been changed during the progress of the community from a settlement of a few houses to its present large dimension, and only the Jones residence remains as a reminder of the of the city's infancy.

And now it too, must give place to a temple of trade. The new building which will supplant it will be built of brick, two stories high and with front finished in white glazed terra cotta and Altoona brick. Contractor L. R. Mathieu has the contract for the razing and the foundation work, and the erection of the superstructure will be superintended by Tom Iesholtz.

The basement and first floor will be utilized for selling purposes and the second floor will be reserved for storage. The basement will extend beyond the building line for several feet beneath the pavement, thus permitting the basement to be lighted through the medium of pri smblocks in the pavement. N. Miles who conducted a confectionery in a section the present building, vacated several days ago and is temporarily discontinuing business, having stored most of his equipment. The structure is now untenanted, and the work of razing will be pushed lat once.

DR. GREEN COMING HERE Head Of Pennington School To Deliver Address To Booster Association Dr. F. H. Green, head of the Pennington school for boys and a well known educator, will be the next speaker before the Altoona Booster association's monthly meeting.

It will be held at Caum's Lincoln room on Friday, April 28. He will speak on "The Spirit in Which to Work." The Booster association directorate held its regular meeting last evening at the Green Parrot Tea room and made the final arrangements for the coming meeting and a for Dr. Green's coming, It is expected that there will be a large turnout of the members. The board had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Skillan, of Carnegie Tech, who was here on business.

He spoke to the board on the Retail bureau as conducted by the school research to remedy some of department store problems. He was heard with considerable attention and interest and will be one the future speakers before the monthly meetings. HALL CREDITORS WILL MEET THIS EVENING Creditors of the Samuel N. Hall company, defunct brokers who maintained an office in city, have called a meeting for this evening at 9 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce building for the purpose of considering the report of the chairman of the creditors association who has just returned from Philadelphia where he conferred with federal and state officials relative to bringing criminal proceedings against those responsible for the firm's dissolution. At the meeting this evening the result of the interview will be told and the association will be advised as to the proper course of action in dealing with the offenders.

Creditors are requested to have with them all documents, receipts, statements and such other papers as have arisen out of their relations with the firm. Only the Hall creditors will attend this meeting. JEFFERSON MEETING WILL BE HELD TONIGHT The Jefferson Parent-Teacher association will meet this evening instead next Tuesday evening, at the school. A good program is arranged, and a large attendance is expected. Children of grades 2-1.

3-1, 4-2 and 5-1 will participate. Miss Anna Warren will give a talk on "Gas Conservation." The subject for discussion is Inspection in the Schools." Dr. Sarah Davies will be the speaker. Miss Britt. school dental nurse, and her assistant will conduct a drill.

Miss Bowden will give a vocal solo and there will be other attractive numbers. All patrons and friends are invited. HAVE YOU TRIED CAPPI TALCUM? This exquisite talcum powder has taken the town by storm. just think of it: A French talcum delicately perfumed with an odor so entirely different from anything you have ever used, and priced at a quarter. You must try it some time and why not today! Sold exclusively at our stores.

WELSH BROTHERS CUT RATE DRUGGISTS 1102 11th Ave. 1614 11th Ave. ARCHITECT PUDERBAUGH DESIGNED NEW HOSPITAL Architect D. G. Puderbaugh of this city has the distinct honor of being the designer of a magnificent large private hospital in Lock Haven, which has just been thrown open to public for inspection.

The institution is one of the most modern and completely equipped hospital structures in that section of the state, and was built, as a private hospital for Dr. T. E. Tech, a prominent physician of that city. Built of tapestry in the Colonial design, the hospital" presents a handsome and dignified appearance, both from the inside and outside, but what impresses the visitor is the skill with which the interior is planned, and the convenience, and completeness of construction was begun in September of last year and was carried out under the personal supervision of George W.

Klepper and D. G. Puderbaugh of this city. BELL CONTEST IN FIRST AID Telephone Company's District Event To Be Held Here Monday Night The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania will hold their annual District First Aid contest on Monday evening, April 10th, 1922, Jaffa Temple. Six teams of trained men will give a practical demonstration of the application of first aid to the injured in accordance with the rules of the American Red Cross.

judge Dr. of Joseph the D. contest, Findley assisted will be by chief Drs. Bliss, Galbraith, Gettemy, Hull, Magee, Snyder, and Weest. Special music for the occasion will be rendered by the Altoona High School Symphony orchestra under the direction of Prof.

Harold Compton, leader. Due to the increasing interest of the general public in accident prevention and first aid training, invitation is extended to all city and public utility employees and others who wish to attend. The program will start promptly at 8:00 o'clock and be short and snappy. Interesting features will be introduced in connection with the Telephone Company's Accident Prevention campaign. A safety and tool exhibit, in charge of Andrew Gregg, district storekeeper.

will be open for inspection at 7:30 o'clock to those who wish to inspect same. The exhibit is enlivened by cartoon posters of the Altoona district winning the Harrisburg Division Accident Prevention pennant, and a small manikin that performs artificial respiration. The winning team of the contest will represent the Altoona District in the division contest at Harrisburg on May 8th. Fay. "A PRAIRIE ROSE" A -drama of the Kansas Prairies in four acts.

In the Woodbury High School Auditorium, WOODBURY, April 8, 1922. Proceeds for Benefit of Band. Admission. Adults 30c, Children 20c. Reserved seats 10c extra.

Tickets for sale at McMahons Store. CENTRAL TRUST BARBER SHOP Six Barbers--All Hair Cutting 25c One Chair Especially for Children CUSTOM TAILORED CLOTHES AT PRICES OF THE OTHER KIND Raugh Custom Tailored Suits are the finest clothes you can get in Altoona We cut and make all the clothes we sell. We also give them our personal supervision. RAUGH TAILORS Established 21 Years. 12th Ave.

at 11th St. TRUCK BODIES BUILT To Measure. Truck Bodies Repaired. We Also Build Wagons. Ford Standard Bodies Always In Stock Commercial Body Builders 1107 9th Ave.

Phone 4066-M. Have Your Bodies Built In Altoona. EASTER CHOCOLATES AT WELSH'S DRUG STORES We are prepared to offer you a full line of fresh chocolates in dainty ages, in either Whitman's or Beile Mead Sweets. We specialize in the celebrated VIRGINIA DARE EASTER EGGS the finest product of the confectioner's art. See our line before buying.

WELSH BROTHERS 1102 11th 11th Ave. FLOUR, FEED. HAY. STRAW, HEN FEED, LAYING MASH OYSTER SHELLS. GRIT ALSO FEEDS ADLER BROS.

6th Ave. and 31st St. Bell Phone 189.