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MORNING TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, MARCH 3. 10E301 to KLINE BROS. NEW YORK STORE KLINE BROS. NEW YORK STORE KLINE BROS. NEW YORK 8T0RE THE FIFTH ANNUAL BANQUET That of the Tyrone Business Men's Association Held Last Night.

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIANS Third Annual Banquet of the Brotherhood Was Held Last Evening. GSVERS LAID FOR OVER 200 After an Excellent Menu Had Been Discussed Addresses Were Made by Prominent Gentlemen. Deaths of a Day B. M. Hopkins.

George B. McClellan Hopkins, a well known resident of the Fourth ward, died at his home. 1607 Fifth avenue, at 6.30 o'clock yesterday morning of pulmonary tuberculosis after an illness covering a period of three years. Deceased was a son of Turner (deceased)and Mary Hopkins and was born near Hollidaysburg on June 28, 1863. He was reared in the vicinity of the county capital, for a number of years had resided in the city and was employed in the telegraph shop of the Pennsylvania Railroad company.

lie was married in 1S92 to Miss Cora Exline who survives with three children: Uutu, Fred, and Robert, all at home. He is also survived by his mother, and two brothers, John P. of the and W. of East Altoona. He was a member of Orinoco tribe.

Improved Order of Red Men and enjoyed a wide acquaintanceship. ThV funeral will take place Saturday afternoon, services to be conducted at tlo house MOST ENJOYABLE OCCASION Several Addresses Delivered and Among the Speakers Was Judge Baldrige. Big Sale of Remnants of Wool Dress Goods Busy selling during our Mill and Factory Sale left us with many short ends and odd pieces of Wool Dress Goods, which we must close out at once. There are spring weight fabrics and the best weaves and shades. The lengths run from iy2 to 7' yards, so you see there are quite a few full suit patterns.

There are skirt lengths of most any color or weave you might want: And then the prices are just about one-half the regular selling price. -Here arc some of the weaves and prices. Many more not advertised. The fifth annual banquet cf Tyrone Business Men's Association Board of Trade was held in Primer's D. Clarence Gibboney, of Phil at 2.30 o'clock.

Trivate interment 25c Danish Cloth, in colors 39c Shepherd Checks 25c Plaids, light and dark mixtures 39c Plaids, black and white 29c all wool Tricot cloth, black snd brown 50c Batistes, short lengths 39c Mohairs 25c Yateen linings 25c nd 30c French Percalines 35c and 40c Fancy Linings 89c French Henrietta, in colors S9c French Striped Batistes 75c Shepherd Checks, Mohair $1.50 Herringbone Striped Serge $1.25 English Suitings Black Suitings $1.25 Black Panama S9c Black French Serge $1.00 Wool Taffeta in Colors will lollow in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Mary Allen White. Mrs. Mary Allan While, wife of D.

Chester White, (lied at. her (nine, 3200 Broad avenue, at 12.40 o'clock yesterday morning of heart trouble after an illness covering a period of several weeks'. Deceased was a (laugher of James (deceased) and Mary Al-on, was born in Altoona on June 19, ISSii, and had resided all her life in this city. Site was a meroher of Sacred Heart Catholic ctiurch and was esteemed and respected by a wide circle of friends who will learn of her death with sincere regret- She is survived by her husband and two children. Kthel Marion and John Win-field.

She is also survived by her mother and these brothers pnd sisters. William Joseph Mrs. N. A. Stevens and Ethel and Teresa, all of Altoona.

The funeral will leave adelphia, made the principal address at the third annbal banquet of the Hrothcrhood of the First Presbyterian church, in tho festal hall of the church last evening. Hon. Thomas J. Baldrige, president judge of Blair county courts, also was a guest of honor and delivered a brilliant address. Covers were laid for 210 and the toastmaster of the evening was Dr.

J. Calvin Nugent. The following menu was served, under the direction of tho Ladies' Missionary society of the church: Grape Fruit Cream of Celery Soup Oyster Patties Olives Pteklos Celery Saltofl Wafers Roast Beef and jwned Potatoes Cold Slaw Fruit hlju Cake Cream French Rolls Butter Bread Salted Peanuts Mints OMTee TVliilo the excellent menu was being discussed, an orchestra under the direction of George Leman dispensed At 55c a Yard $1.25 Broadcloth, Old Rose and Lavender; also grey, tan and brown hall, Tyrone, last night and as was anticipated, proved the most enjoyable occasion ever held by ihq association and rivaled any function of its kind ever held in the town. The hall was tastefully decoiatcd for the event and business and professional men with their wives, numbering partook of the festivities. At 9 o'clock tho grand march was played by tho Tyrone Symphony orcltesi.ru.

After assembling around the banquet tables W. A. Bouse asked ihe blessing of Almighty Uod on lie assemblage and food. When the inner man was satisfied everybody joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne," after Vice President J. P.

Franciscus, In a neat address of welcome, introduced the toast master, John H. burgess of Tyrone. Grazier in a few interesting and humorous remarks spoke of the great pleasure he found in being present, lie tber introduced the guest of honor, President Judge Thomas J. Raldrige. of Hollidaysburg.

Mr. Baldrige spoke at length or, business and its relation to the community. What success meant in business, how it was to be attained by everybody, in honest and faith $1.00 Grey Serges in plain or shadow stripes, 46 inches wide At 15c Yard At 25c Yard At 35c Yard 50c Batistes, all wool 50c all wool Matt weaves 59o Striped Mohairs 50c and 75c Shepherd Checks 39c Cream Bedford Cord 39c Plaids All wool Tricot Cloths in good ehades the house at 9.15 o'clock Monday morning and proceed to the oaered Heart Catholic church where requiem mass will be celebrated at l'l o'clock. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. $1.25 Silk and Wool Goods $1.50 Tussah Royal $1.50 Black Bedford Cord $1.59 Broadcloth in Garnet $2.00 Striped Suitings, grey $1.59 and $2.00 Black Broadcloth $1.25 Black Silk Poplin $2.00 Fancy Grey Suiting $1.50 Brown Voile At 89c a Yard 59c Storm.

Serge, Navy 50c Black Batiste 75c Mohair, Navy $1.00 all wool French Checks, light shades 50c All Wool Matt Weaves 59c Old Rose Serge 85c French Serge in colors 89c Black Serge 79c Striped Black Serge a beautiful program of music. After the serving of the banquet an ode was sung and Toastmaster Nugent opened the period of speech-making. After a few appropriate remarks, he introduced as the first speaker the Hon. Thomas J. Baldrige, president judge of Blair county courts.

Judge Baldrige in his address showed the guiding hand of Providence in the history of our couatry. 6000 ROADS ABE TO BE DISCUSSED Trac'ng the ii'storv of the land from the time America w.j discovered, he showed how the hand of God could be seen every time we went through fj NewSprngS 'its Public Meeting Will be Held in Jaffa Temple This a crisis. In all his talk he showed that this is a Christian land and at Boys' New Spring Suits, double breasted coats with two pairs of Knickerbocker pants, made of desirable wool cheviots. These garments are strong New Ribbons New Ribbons In Roman Strip. Plaids, Pompadors, etc.

At, a yard 25c, 29c, 39c and B9c. the end of his speech he showed how, if we were to keep it a Christian country, every man would have to do his duty as a true Christian citizen. He showed also the good that could be obtained through, an and cut full and roorry. Sizes Special Sample Lot of Silk Dress as At $9.98 to $15.98 One lot of sample silk dresses, just about 40 in the lot. Only one and two styles of a kind.

Made from Foulards and Messalines. Long or short sleeves, high or low neck. They are very pretty and stylish and worth considerably more. .52.29 8 to 15 years. Worth $3.00.

At, a suit Good roads seem to be an all important subject from one end of the state to the other at the present time. The agitation for better roads in all sections is growing and a greater interest is now being- manifested In energetic brotherhood. ful application regardless of the walk of life. He paid a tribute to Tyrone as a' hustling town and its wide awake business men and predicted for it a. great future.

After a beautiful clarinet solo by Jacob Grove "Annie Laurie" was sung. W. F. Conrad, Tyrone's silver tongucd orator was tho next speaker. Mr.

Conrad requested that more assistance be given the association. Treasurer F. M. AVaring, next called upon to enlighten those present as to the aims and objects of the association correcting the mistaken idea so prevalent that the Tyrone Business Men's association and Board of Trade is a collecting agency. He stated that its motives were to boom the town and provide more and better comforts for its citizens.

Mr. J. K. Johnston, superintendent Tyrone division, was next called upon. Mr.

Johnston stated that the Pennsylvania Railroad company was always ready to put its shoulder to the wheel in any movement toward the betterment of the own, and was willing and ready to cooperate with tho association, not only in the Ribbon At, New Gauge yard, 25c, Boys' Russian Suits, made in the military style of dark wool cheviot and excellent blue seTge, with tie and belt. Sizes D. Clarence Gibboney took as his subject, "Christian Citizenship," and the wbole effort of his talk was to show how men should carry their 2 to 6 years. Worth Fancy Beltings, at a yard, 25c, 29c, 39c and 50c. S1.2d $2.00.

At religion further Ahan the church pew and should practice it In their every day life and in their voting. His epeech consumed an hour and a half. the movement by reason that the state legislature is now considering the enactment of laws for the building of roads In all sections of the state. Those interested should all attend the big meeting to be held in Jaffa temple, Chestnut avenue and Seventh street, to create a greater interest for the betterment and improvement of roads leading to and from Altoona. Every phase of the good roads question will he discuss He gave statistics to show that the number of arrests in the United States since 1850 has grown enor Friday Special Oil Cloth, Etc.

mously that in a recent year in Philadelphia a percentage of about one in fourteen people was arrested Almo6t 42.000 of these 96,000 arrests ed by able speaKers and business men Crex Clothes Hampers, square 6hapo and hinged ltd with side handles, ffi) QQ Worth $5.98. At JJivO future, but now were for drunkenness, and all that L. G. Runk, of and R.and citizens should attend, learn and then help agitate improvements to J. Mattern, cashier of Union National were drunk in that year were not arrested, either.

If a man votes more than once or as often as he is asked Friday Special Infants and Children Infants' Long or Short Silk Dresses, suitable for christening purposes. Elaborately trimmed with lace and insertion, also embroidery; narrow Val lace on neck and sleeves. At $2.48 to $4.98. Long Silk Cloaks and Capes, trimmed with lace and embroidery to correspond with dresses. Lined and Interlined, have double capes and collar.

At $5.49 to $6.98, Children's Short Coats and Capes with Hoods, made of cream serge, silk poplin and broadcloth, silk braided and silk lined hoods. At $1.98, $2.48 to $3.48. Silk Caps, made of messaline, embroidered; also made of corded bengallne, broad silk ties. At 25c to $1.48. Friday Specials Men's Wear Men's Cotton Hose, made of a good quality yarn, large line of plain shades.

Worth 10c. At, a pair wt Men's Grey Short Top Canvas Working Gloves, a good, heavy grade. Worth 10c. At, a pair Men's Heavy Jaeger Cotton Fleece Lined Undershirts and Drawers, Worth 60o. qt At, a garment WUC Men's Plain Blue Chambray Shirts, made of a soft attached collar, light or dark Oft-shades.

Worth 50c. At each UOU bank of Huntingdon, also treasurer of Oil Cloth Rugs, li yards square; bright patterns. Worth 75c. At, each good 59c to, he can get drunk as much as he pleases and he will not be arreeted After talking along the same line concerning other crime statistics in the City of Brotherly Love, the speak Japanese Waste- Baskets, either square, round or octagon shapes, in Japanese designs and figures of all colors. Worth 39c.

01 At each ulC Fine Cream Colored Scrim Curtains with er spoke about the visit of Christ to the temple when the latter drove the traders therefrom. He said he would Lace Insertion and Edging. Worth $2.50 to $3.98. At, a pair 51,69 not be surprised if he heard a committee met the Redeemer at the door and asked him not to molest the the roads. The meeting is held under the auspice of the Merchants' Association and Chamber of Commerce of the city.

It will open at 7.30 o'clock with a smoker and tne Jaffa band will be there to enliven the occasion with imlsic. Those in attendance will be told of the value of improving the roads running into Altoona. It will lie proven that the betterment of the roads will increase the purchasing population of the city by many thousands, how the merchants and business men will be benefitted and how the people will receive better and a larger amount of country produce. Ther will bo discussions on road building and what may be accomplished by the use of a "split-log" drag, one of which will be exhibited and its use explained. Everybody interested in the subject is most cor traders, as the latter helped to sup 30 port the church, even if they did not always keep the Commandments.

Mr Gibboney showed how in modern n.kin QNiv BECOMES ACTIVE, the property of G. P. Neal Son, times there is a tendency to put up the Board of Trade of that town, botii made interesting addresses. Mr. Richard Beaston next spoke the needs of the town, dwelling especially upon the need of a new armory and of more civic pride in the citizens.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY. Ancient Order of Hibernians Appoints Committee to Prepare. St. Patrick's Day, March 17, when tho natives of the Emerald Isle commemorate and honor the great saint who miraculously converted them tu Christianity, will be fittingly celebrated by tho sons and daughters of Ireland living in Altoona.

The Mountain City has a great many residents Irish birth or descent and the green will be i-onspiculously displayed on the day. The most notable celebration of the feast will be in the hands of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a well-known association of Irish Catholics. A committee has been appointed by the local division of the order to work up a suitable program for the day and, while the plans have rot yet been put in definite shape, the UnMw 1 1,11 tVi of Micf ryt with the 'traders in the temple, sim i D-f start Plannina for Cel- $165 ply because those traders help sup port the church work. He spoke of The local posts of the Grand Army property of Simon 1402 Elev- having heard a Presbyterian minis nermhiir Nos. 62 and 4b, entn avenue at.

a cost or iov. ter preach a sermon recently on "What Has Become of the Young ho ctartPd nlannins for the cele-i To build porch to the residence of oh Mpmnrial Day in the city. I J. H. Haas, 2822 West Chestnut Men in the Church?" Mr.

Gibboney abtished custom, the avenue, at a cost of $150. dially invited to be present at the meeting, enjoy a good smoke and learn something. showed in answering this query, that The Mark of Quality oicercises this year will be in charge To erect a porch to the property those young men found out when of nost 468 they having been held of O. M. Bryan, 2806 Broad avenue, they had passed childhood that Borne ENTRIES COMING IN.

last year under tne airecuuu uiiiuoiimuid vubl of the men they had looked upon in the church were hypocrites and were 62 Both have appointea commiueeu, 10 erect a. uuu uue-uau Biuii Ten Pedestrians Have Entered Next nnmherine nine members, and brick cased residence for R. C. Mc- thieves in. real life.

He gave in these will meet in joint session on Munen, zoii ijroaa avenue, same Week's Walking Match. A great interest is being manifest stances in which a youth might find out that his father was not the ideal Saturday evening in tne rooms uiicosi To W. D. Counsman, to build ad ed in the walking match to be held nost 468. in the Mackcy Dunning, person the young man had always in the Shannon building.

Eleventh Eiehth avenue and Eighth street, to committeemen have a general idea of been accustomed to thinking him, and told a story of his own life, how willjavenue and Sixteenth street, four Vinpin thn wortc oi maDruiiK oui, what the program for tho day hours each evening next week. Ten nrnffram. dition and make repairs to property of Hinman 1211 Ninth street, same to cost $65. To G. H.

Pringle, to build stable in the rear of 2616 Seventh avenue, at a cost of $20. George Lafferty heads the of 468 and D. II. Edwards that of post 62, and by reason or tne alternating plan of the posts the former will be the chairman of the Joint GRANGERS COMING. committee this year.

Chairman Laf consist. In the morning at 7 o'clock the society will attend mass in Si. John's Catholic pro-cat hedrnl in a body and a special sermon will be delivered to them. In the evening n. social celebration will be held probably in the meeting hall of the order in tho McIIale block.

The feast of St. Patrick comes in the midst Lent, but for this one occasion a truce will be taken in the season of repentance. The chairman of the committee appointed to work up the tho celebration is John Will Blair County Pomona Grange ferty has called the meeting for bat-urday night and the Union Veteran Legion and Sons of Veterans have In all lines there are what is known as bargain or sale prices. These are usually seconds in one way or another. Eithervthe quality or the workmanship is lacking.

We have no bargain articles in our stock, but we seek the good values in all lines, arid vre give so much attention to buying good things at reasonable prices that whon real quality is a consideration our stock affords innumerable genuine bargains. Our reputation (of selling only goods of real merit II so well known that no one ever questions the quality of a gift from here and yet this assurance thai your gift will be appreciated costs you nothing. pedestrians have already entered in the event and are now getting In trim to try and capture one of the prizes. The track in the building has been put in good condition and the followers of this class of sport may look to see some real sprt during the event. Those entered in the event are as follows: Buechle, West, Clifford, Rona, Fornwalt, Unknown, Walker, Howard Weakland, JIaher, W.

J. Weakland. The promoters of the event are now planning to hold a women's walking match during the month of April. McCAULEY NAMES COMMITTEE. been invited to join in the movement to make the celebration of the day a memorable and elaborate one.

a Sunday school teacher whom he had held in the highest regard told him, when he went to ask this teacher's advice about voting before casting his first ballot that he was going to vote a straight ticket, although the teacher admitted that the candidates on that ticket were not the best of men morally. The teacher was going -to vote for those men because ho was afraid some national question, like the tariff, might be endangered If he voted otherwise. Mr. Gib-honey said he never went back to that Sunday school class. He told the story of Daniel, how the latter had arisen and conquered because he was a man of backbone and did what he thought, right in spite of fate.

The speaker said that he hoped the day is coming when church membership will be such a recommendation that a church member will not need a bond in business transactions, the This vear being the fiftieth anni versary of the outbreak of the Civil war. tho veterans plan to make It a Left to Attend Dog Show. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Counsil, of 1701 Ninth avenue, yesterday left the city for a visit to the Smoky City, where they will attend the dog show, Hold Session Here In June.

The Blair County Pomona Grange on adjourning at Martinsburg accepted an invitation to meet in this city early in the month of June and the session will be the first ever held in the city. The invitation was extended by the Eldorado Grange, composed of people of the city and vicinity. Its headquarters were recently established in the Odd Fellows' hall, Seventh avenue and Twenty-third street, and the meeting will be held there on June 1. The program is to be made one of real interest and will include a number of addresses on various matters of interest to the grangers. The following officers were installed at the Martinsburg meeting most fitting one and in keeping with the importance of the occasion.

The joint committee will have considerable work to do in arranging the urogram for the day. A speaker xill One to Conduct an Educational Campaign on Commission Form of Government. President H. K. McCauley.

of the Too Late to Classify. be selected and invited to make the usual Memorial Day address, arrangements will be made for the parade in the morning and the decoration of the graves. Merchants' Association and Chamber I "WANTF.P Girl wanted fnr fxpiifral housework. Inquire at staple avenue, mch 3-St of Commerce yesterday appointed a committee on the commission form Memorial Day comes on Tuesday, W. F.

Sellers Jewelers Mfg. Opticians, StlOp 1408 Eleventh Ave. ShOp of government. Its purpose is to con May 30, and on the Friday previous for the ensuing year: Master, II. S.

the usual exercises will be conduct fact that ho is a church member being taken instead. At. the close of his 'seech, Mr. Gibboney told of the fight against saloons in Philadelphia and of the great success greeting that battle. In the course of his remarks he defined a Christian citizen as a man who is vet in honest bed duct a campaign of education on this form of government with a view of enlightening the people and giving them a clearer understanding of Its Henshy; overseer, II.

H. Flgart; lecturer, Mrs. Nettie Nearhoof; secre tary, H. S. Wertz; treasurer, George ed in the schools and at the meeting names will be suggested for speakers to address the schools.

On the Sunday preceding the holiday the veterans will attend divine ser worth in order that they may judge for themselves whether it is wanted in this ckyor not. The committee names is composed of A. T. Heintzel-man, chairman; Mayor S. M.

Hoyer, Prof. H. H. Raish, Ferd Bendheim and Charles M. Kelley.

vices in the Chestnut Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. The joint committee will also act on various Moyer; steward, Frank Good; lady steward, Miss Bessie Black; chaplain, C. C. Young; gate keeper, William Lcighly; pomona, Mrs. Juniata Riggs; flora, Mrs.

C. W. Shaffer; ceres, 'Mrs. C. C.

Young; installing officer, II. F. Cox; assistants, Mrs. H. F.

Cox and Frank M. Glasgow. other matters concerning the cele rock vita! principles of citizenship; one who rests on true convictions and i anchored in those vital principles, anxious not only to be present, in prayer meeting and church s-erviccs, but working every day in the week and year and especially at the polls on election lay, to prove these principles by living and doing them. bration of the day and name vari ous committees to look after flowers, flags, etc. buTldTng permTts Special Meeting.

Altoona lodge 'o. 71, Loyal Order of Moose, will hold a special meeting, this evening, at 8 p. in the Trainmen's hall, Stehle building. Business of importance. MAURICE J.

HOLLAND, Secretary. TOUR MARCH 7, 1911 Round $49.60 TriP FROM ALTOONA Tickets good returning until May SI. SPEC! AT rWUUAN TRAIN FROM NEW YORK Full particulars, itineraries, and tickets may bo obtained of Ticket Agents, or P. Bell, A (J. -P.

Broad Street Station-, Philadelphia, Pa. Pennsylvania R. R. IT'8 A 8IGN OF WISDOM to he thinking of owning soma ml estate. It is wisdom itself to act on tie thought.

If you ar In earnest about owning your own borne we can help you. Drop In and talk matters oyer. We bare several propositions that mean good money tor those who take them up. Why yout Chas. H.

Morgan. Altoona Sunshine Society. The regular monthly meeting of te Altoona Sunshine society will bo held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Elks' home. Real Estate Transfers. The following were taken from the records of the country yesterday: CharlM F.

Kauftman and wife to Thomas H. Buchanan. Altoona $1,600 00 John Gripp, by Sheriff, tr Improvement B. 1j. Association, Nort-hwood, Snyder township $65 00 Central Trust Trustee, to Lawrence Ivory.

Altoona $100 00 Thomas Hampsmi and wife to Harrv E. Wert, Juniata borough $150 00 WlUam Phaffer to Mrs. Margaret Dlllina-, Ka-st Sharps-burg-. Taylor township $600 00 Total of Eight Was Issued by the Inspector Yesterday. The following permits were issued yesterday by Building Inspector Carine: To Elder Cassidy, six as follows: To make changes and repairs to the property of Charles Miles, 1506 Eleventh avenue, same to cost $75.

Delicious Strawberry Ice Cream. Made from fresh ripe strawberries, at Ca urns', 502-510 Ninth street, and Marriage Licenses Issued. To James AnLhony Hinter and Gertrude Wolfe, both of Tyrone. To Donato Martino and Maria Gti-Iseppe Disalito, of No. 131 Fourth avenue, Altoona, branch 1129 Twelfth '-avenue.

Both Jessie k. umiiey. et al, 'nbones. To make chaDges and repairs tOEnuui. Findley, Altoona 09.

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