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Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, February 17, 1891
THE DIZZY HIGHTS.
Death Lurks in the Hills Which Overtop Pittsburgh's Railroads.
PITTSBURGH, February 16. - An immense rock, weight at least two
hundred pounds, fell from Duquesne Hights about 8.50 o'clock this
morning, and crashed into a passenger coach of the Washington (Pa.)
express on the Panhandle road, instantly killing one passenger and
seriously injuring three others. Their names are: Killed, Miss Clara
Fleming, aged 19 years, brains crushed out and body mangled. Injured,
J. F. Donahue, aged 20 years, badly hurt about the head and chest; Miss
Mamie Baldwin, aged 18 years, cut about the head, breast and arms,
unknown young man, badly bruised.
The victims were all students of Duff's college, in this city, and
were on their way to school when the accident happened. It had been
raining steadily for nearly twenty-four hours, and landslides were
reported at various points along the road. The Washington express was
due at 9 o'clock and had just entered the shadow of Duquesne Hights,
which are opposite the city, when the rock came thundering down the
mountain side.
It crashed into the center of the coach, completely wrecking it.
Miss Fleming and Mr. Donohue [sic] were sitting in the same seat, but
the young lady occupied the window side. Before she had time to escape
the rock came through the car and crushed her to death. Donohue made a
leap and escaped with serious cuts and bruises. The others were struck
by pieces of the rock, which broke as it fell.
A scene of wild confusion followed and several young ladies fainted,
but order was soon restored, and, after detaching the wrecked car, the
train was brought into Pittsburgh. Miss Fleming's body was sent to her
home at Washington, Pa., and the injured were taken to a hospital. No
blame is attached to the railroad company, as the accident was
unavoidable.
Burglars Successful.
The residence of Mr. Thomas Trout, a farmer, near Blair Furnace, has
been the scene of two burglaries recently and at both the thieves made
good hauls. Some time on Friday night or early Saturday morning the
prowlers carried off thirty chickens, and Mr. Trout is pretty confident
that he knows who the individual was. Early yesterday morning a shed
near the house was found open and three pigs which had been butchered
and packed away for winter were carried off. From appearances it is
pretty evident that the miscreants were well acquainted with the
premises. It is though that at least one arrest will be made and this
may lead to more.
A RED LETTER DAY.
Dedication of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Frugality.
Sunday, February 15, saw some stirring scenes in Frugality, it having
been set apart for the dedication of the beautiful new Methodist
Episcopal church erected there largely through the exertions of Rev. L.
L. Logan, the energetic pastor. The day was a very pleasant one and
the new bell rang out in clear tones an invitation to attend the
experience meeting at 9 a.m. It was well attended, was opened with
prayer by Mr. John W. Ludwig, of Ebensburg, and was a very spiritual
gathering.
When the time arrived for the public services, at 10.30 a.m., there
were present Rev. R. H. Colburn, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church; Rev. Rishel, of Utahville charge; and Revs. W. A. B.
Satterfield and Chambers, of Altoona, and Tait, of Vanormer, with
representatives from Coalport, Fallen Timber, Vanormer, Dean, Condron,
Richland, Ashville, Walls, Altoona and other places, to say nothing of
Frugality, which was there in force. The services began with an anthem
by the choir, numbering fifteen voices, with Mrs. Martha Buddle
presiding at the organ. Rev. R. H. Colburn announced the 211th hymn,
Rev. W. A. B. Satterfield led in prayer, Rev. Rishel read Isaiah liii,
and the choir furnished some appropriate music. The sermon of the
morning was preached by Rev. R. H. Colburn from Psalm VIII:56: "And of
Zion it shall be said, this and that man was born in her, and the
highest himself shall establish her." The people were delighted with
the discourse; it was on the old Methodistic line, and elicited many
hearty "Amens," while many hearts were touched and eyes bathed in
tears.
After the well time sermon the pastor stated that the cost of the
church would be about $1,200 when the building was painted and the lot
fenced. Without the aid of a board of trustees, Pastor Logan bought
all the material, contracted with all the workmen, the Frugality coal
company, through its efficient and genial superintendent, Mr. P. H.
Walls, rendering assistance whenever needed. The pastor received by
contributions from the people and as the proceeds of festivals, about
$200; donation from Hon John Dean, $275. Mr. P. H. Walls, through
friends in Altoona, covered the entire front platform of the church
with beautiful carpet, and the altar and aisles with a superior quality
of matting. Additional donations were $40 from Mr. and Mrs. Walls, and
from Messrs O'Hagan, McFarlane, Caldwell, Ounkst and Dr. Byron,
amounting to about $20. It was stated that the amount yet needed to
provide for all claims was $465.
After Rev. R. H. Colburn had sang a beautiful solo, which delighted
all, the pastor appointed Mr. P. H. Buzzard, secretary, and Mr. Ludwig,
Rev. Rishel, Rev. Chambers, Mr. James McManamy, Mr. P. H. Walls and the
pastor waited on the congregation, Rev. Colburn taking charge. The
people gave willingly and when the time came for dismissing for
refreshments, a good amount of the debt had been cancelled.
At 2 p.m., a fine congregation assembled and after some good music by
the choir and prayer by the pastor, Rev. R. H. Colburn sang the solo,
"Handwriting on the Wall." The people were so delighted that they
requested another solo and Mr. Colburn gratified them. After the
pastor had baptized seven children he asked for a certain amount as the
offering of the afternoon, and after Rev. Chambers had entertained the
audience with some good music the school responded liberally, giving
about the sum asked for.
At 6 p.m. a well-attended experience meeting was held and at 7 p.m. a
large congregation assembled and, after the choir had rendered some
excellent music, listened to a well-timed sermon by Rev. Rishel, of
Utahville charge, paying very close attention to the preacher. The
pastor then took charge, the people gave with a will and in a very
short time, the secretary having announced the receipts of the day as
nearly $300, the balance of the indebtedness was pledged, and the
pastor, assisted by Revs. Rishel and Satterfield, proceeded to the
dedication of the church. Calling to the altar Messrs. Albert Thomas,
P. H. Buzzard, James Waffenden, Samuel Hainly, Samuel Lowery and J. W.
Ludwig, to represent the trustees, the beautiful ritual of the
Methodist Episcopal church was carried out to the letter, the choir
rendering music appropriate to the occasion.
The church is a neat, one-story frame structure, with a seating
capacity of nearly three hundred. It is a very substantial building,
well lighted with Rochester lamps, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. John
Hamilton, Messrs. Sellers and Glunt, of Altoona, and Mr. Lorenz, of
Roaring Spring. The beautiful pulpit chair as well as the bell in the
tower were the gift of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Walls. There is also a fine-
toned organ, bought and paid for by the Sunday school, Mr. A. E.
Thomas, superintendent. On Sunday the front [of] the pulpit, inside
the altar railing, was tastefully decorated with flowers. The people
of Frugality are to be congratulated upon the fact that they now have a
very pleasant church house. The contractor, Mr. J. B. McManamy, of
Vanormer, and Mr. James Benn, of Frugality, deserve the praise of the
whole community for the workmanlike manner in which they have finished
the Frugality Methodist Episcopal church. Nor must a word in
commendation of the zealous labors of the pastor, Rev. L. L. Logan, be
withheld. He is building himself a good many enduring moments in
Allegheny circuit.
ROARING SPRING RIPPLES.
W. J. Galbraith, esq., has gone on a visit to his daughter's, in the
state of Indiana.
Rev. Ephraim Dutt is now in the twelfth year of his ministry in the
Martinsburg Lutheran charge. He is a faithful pastor, an able preacher
and has been instrumental in accomplishing much good. His labors are
highly appreciated by his people. Since the beginning of this year he
has held meetings at three of his appointments, all with good results.
A two-weeks meeting in the Barly church resulted in thirteen accessions
there; a week's meeting at Potter's church brought about two accessions
there, and one week at Martinsburg resulted in fourteen persons joining
the church there. Rev. Dutt has been the pastor at one place now
longer than any other in the Allegheny synod. He always brings a good
report to synod; large accessions and appointments always made up.
LEAMERSVILLE ITEMS.
John H. Hileman, of Freedom, had a valuable young horse stolen a few
nights ago. No trace of the thief has been discovered.
We miss the light of the furnace at McKee's, the measured strokes and
the time whistle of the engines, but most of all the families dependent
on it for support miss the supplies that it brought to their doors. A
death-like stillness broods over the place that a few days ago was
astir with life and commotion.
MARTINSBURG MATTERS
Robert Kurtz is better. By the aid of two crutches he managed to get
down street on Saturday.
Mrs. J. R. Sansom has been summoned to the bedside of her sister,
residing in New York, who is seriously ill.
L. F. Campbell and family went to Williamsburg Saturday and tarried
under the maternal roof over Sunday.
William Distler is still with us, but the sands of life are running
low, and his life seems to be flickering in the twilight.
George Geist, the oldest person and the oldest resident, is
descending the shadowy side of life and is quite feeble from the
burdens incident to an octogenarian. His sun is sinking.
W. L. Spanogle, W. W. Knee and A. L. Mentzer, have formed a co-
partnership in the manufacture of the J. L. May celebrated rustic
chair. This enterprise will commence operation in the room formerly
occupied by Keagy & Co., as a warehouse, just as soon as Mr. Mentzer,
who is now having a tussle with the measles, can get out.
FRANKSTOWN FACTS.
Mrs. Abe Stiffler is now the mother of twin babes.
Mrs. Catharine Kemberling and James B. Reid are on the sick list.
Aunt Polly Geesey is worse and David Rhodes is improving.
Report of East Hollidaysburg school No. 1. Number of pupils
enrolled, males 26, females 12; per cent. of attendance, males .91,
females .86. Roy McIntyre, Robert McIntyre, William McClosky, Frank
Pope, Howard Pope, James McIntyre, Eddie Edwards, Mary Hughes, Elmer
Jones, Sadie McIntyre, Jennie McIntyre, Howard Jones and Herd [sic]
Jones were present every day during the month. There were twelve
visitors, among whom were superintendent Henry S. Wertz and Director G.
B. Lindsey. F. Marion Ketrick, teacher.
NEWRY NOTES.
Gilbert Delozier is very low with rheumatism.
Our merchant and farmer, Henry McIntosh, has sold his farm which lays
just out of town to Mr. Leighty who will occupy the same by the 1st of
April.
Our ex-county superintendent Mr. John H. Likens, we believe purposes
moving to Huntingdon some time during this week where he and his family
will make their permanent home.
Joseph Boose, who has been doing some fine work in the way of sawing
brackets and turning up key blocks for porches and porticos in this
place will get more of the same to do when the time for building the
same arrives.
Local Brevities.
Mr. Henry Yon, who has been on the sick list for a month past,
returned to work yesterday.
The railroad company has recently erected two green houses 22 x 100
feet in size and a new stable or barn on its property below first
street.
James J. Bennett is the name of the man who assaulted Mrs. Peter
Moore and also Officer Morgan on Sunday evening last. Information was
made against him yesterday before Alderman Akers and in default of $500
bail he was committed.
Letters held at the postoffice: Improperly addressed - Alma L.
Wilson, Brant House; Miss K. Smith, 1124 Eleventh avenue; Mrs. Banks
Shellenberger; Harry Locke, 1008 Eighth avenue; J. B. Valey, N.G., 207
Sixth avenue; John R. Hill, 819 Chestnut avenue; Mr. Fred Valk, Fourth
avenue between Eighth and Nineteenth streets; James Ramie, 411 Fifth
avenue; Mrs. Amelia Brooks, 413 Fourth avenue; Mrs. Mary C. Gault, 110
Howard avenue; Mrs. Mamie Buckner, 100 Sixth street; William Finney,
2004 Tenth avenue; Jacob Witt, 217 Seventh. Held for postage - Mrs. W.
E. Maher, 711 North Thirty-fifth street, West Philadelphia, Pa.
School Report.
Room 9, Eight ward, Second street. The following pupils have been
present every day during the past month: Edward Ball, Joseph Robinson,
Mary Hirk [sic], Anna Wonderly, Cora McCormick, Anna Woleslagle. The
last one has attended every day during the term.
ARGUMENT COURT.
MOTIONS AND PETITIONS.
Andrews - The report of H. W. Andrews, esq., auditor in the estate of
John G. Fleck, deceased, was confirmed nisi.
Baldridge - J. H. Smith, esq., was appointed auditor in the estate of
P. S. Cassidy et al.
Same - A citation was awarded on the heirs of Henry Beyer, deceased,
commanding them to show cause why specific performance of contract of
decedent with John C. Stevens should not be decreed.
Craig & Bowers - The calculation in the estate of Sarah Huston,
deceased, was approved.
Amies - The report of Edwin M. Amies, esq., auditor in the assigned
estate of H. C. Lampe, of Altoona, was confirmed nisi.
Dively - In the equity case of E. M. Flick vs. S. M. Woodcock, the
name of Mrs. E. E. Woodcock was substituted on the record and case
ordered to be proceeded with before the master.
Same - The execution of Mrs. S. E. Burns vs. Michael Burns was stayed
and rule awarded to show cause why judgment should not be opened.
Same - The report of A. V. Dively, esq., auditor in the estate of
John Fleck, deceased, was confirmed nisi.
Flick - In the interpleader case of Baltzell Bros. vs. Mrs. Annie
McMullen, the time for filing bond was extended until February 24,
1891.
Lysinger - An order of sale for the payment of debts was granted in
the estate of Mrs. Mary A. Shubert, deceased, of Williamsburg.
Neff, Hicks and Ambrose - Messrs. W. W. Rudisill and A. B. Norton
were
appointed appraisers in the assigned estate of March Bros., jewelers,
of Altoona.
Same - On petition of W. A. Ambrose, esq., assignee of Marsh Bros.,
the executions against this firm were stayed.
Shaw & Graffius - A subpoena was awarded in the divorce case of
Samuel E. Kelley vs. Mollie Kelley.
Same - The execution of G. W. Dougherty in trust vs. Mrs. Maggie A.
Fagan was stayed.
Woodcock, W. L. - A rule to show cause why James R. Stewart,
administrator of Nancy J. Stewart, should not be discharged, was
awarded.
Landis - John B. Skyles was appointed receiver of the Tussey Mining
Company, Limited, and was directed to give bond in the sum of $5,000.
Hicks - In the ejectment case of A. K. Riling and W. S. Duncan vs. S.
J. Westley, the time was extended for the filing of an abstract of
title until Monday, March 1.
Final disposition was made of the following cases on the list for
argument:
William Marsden's use vs. Henry Shoenfelt et al. Rule to show cause
why judgment should not be taken off for an insufficient affidavit of
defense. Rule discharged.
Union Planing Mill Company, Limited, vs. Alexander Dearmin. Rule to
show cause why execution should not be stayed and judgment satisfied,
at costs of plaintiff. Rule absolute.
Rule to show cause why W. W. Rudisill, administrator of Alice I.
Rudisill, should not be discharged. Rule absolute.
F. W. Olmes vs. Joseph Carlin. Rule to show cause why judgment
should not be stricken off and also why petitioner, J. W. Ebert, should
not be permitted to defend in ejectment. A peremptory order was made
that this case be heard on Monday, March 2, at 9 o'clock a.m.
J. M. Barwis vs. Altoona Driving Park and Exhibit Association.
Exceptions to prothonotary's findings on bill of costs. The exceptions
were withdrawn.
Commonwealth vs. Harry W. James. Surety of the peace; threats. The
defendant not appearing, his recognizance was forfeited.
Commonwealth vs. Mrs. Jennie Coxey. Surety of the peace; threats.
Settled.
Commonwealth vs. Daniel Kearney. Surety of the peace; desertion.
The defendant not appearing, his recognizance was forfeited.
Commonwealth vs. Frank Waite. Surety of the peace; threats. The
defendant was sentence to pay the costs of prosecution and give bond of
$200 for his good behavior.
Commonwealth vs. Joseph Black. Surety of the peace; threats. The
defendant was discharged on payment of costs.
Commonwealth vs. Agnot Winegar. Surety of the peace. Threats. The
defendant was sentenced to pay the costs and give bond of $200 for his
good behavior.
Commonwealth vs. Henry Long. Refusing to maintain his wife. The
defendant was sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution and to give
bond in $200 for his good behavior.
Commonwealth vs. John M. Birley. Surety of the peace. Threats. The
defendant was discharged on payment of costs and giving bond in sum of
$100 for his good behavior.
The following cases on the argument list were continued until Monday,
March 2, at 9 a.m.:
1. Mary Welsh et al. vs. William Heinsling. No. 2, January term,
1885. Motion for a new trial. May 29, 1890, reasons filed.
3. W. H. Keckler and Wife vs. the City of Altoona. No. 32, January
term, 1889. Motion for a new trial.
8. Charles Ingold vs. Jacob Schandelmeier. No. 11, October tern,
1890. Certiorari.
10. Philip Kimmell vs. Scott Stains. No. 89, January term, 1891.
Certiorari.
14. D. B. Barnett's use vs. J. W. Lykens. Fi. fa. No. 129, January
term, 1891. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened and
defendant let into a defense.
18. F. D. Saupp's use vs. John S. Eckles. Fi. fa. No. 23, March term
1891. Rule to show cause why credits should not be allowed.
19. In re. Estate of Mrs. Sarah Metzker, deceased. Exceptions to
writ of partition.
21. Report of J. S. Leisenring, esq., auditor to hear and determine
exceptions to account of assignee of John C. Ehrenfeld.
22. In re. Assigned estate of S. Teitelbaum. Rule to show cause why
assignee should not pay money due the creditors as shown by report,
with interest.
23. John G. Waite vs. W. Fisk Conrad. No. 2, March term, 1888. Rule
to show cause why record disposition of this case should not be set
aside.
24. Report of A. S. Landis, esq., auditor to hear and decide
exceptions filed to the account of assignee of Ed. T. Dunn and
distribute balance.
25. In re. Ickes, will. Report of commissioner.
26. William F. Hancock vs. Ida W. Hancock. No. 32, October term,
1889. Rule to show cause why decree as to payment of alimony should
not be suspended from the 24th of November, 1890.
27. Report of J. S. Leisenring, esq., auditor to distribute funds in
the hands of the trustee to make sale of the real estate of Peter Geib,
deceased, and exceptions thereto.
28. William Meinhart vs. Albert Meinhart. No. 68, March term, 1888.
Report of George B. Bowers, esq., auditor to marshall liens and
exceptions thereto.
32. In re. Application of Harry F. Walters, assignee of Jennie R. and
James F. Barry, to have granted him authority to make sale of certain
real estate. Rule granted to show cause why sale should not be made.
34. Baird & Hoffman vs. B. A. Brophy. Fi. fa., No. 109, January
term, 1891. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened.
36. Commonwealth Title Insurance and Trust company, of Philadelphia,
vs. James W. Findley, cashier. Fi. fa., No. 54, March term, 1891.
Rule to show cause why writ should not be stayed.
37. Martin Hoelle vs. Margaret Collary. No. 21, June term, 1885.
Rule to show cause why original judgment should not be opened.
41. In re. Estate of R. H. McCormick, deceased. Rule to show cause
why decree of confirmation of sale by former guardian should not be
made N. P. T.
44. Second National Bank of Altoona vs. Ellen, Ed. T. and Maggie
Dunn. Fi. fa., No. 38, June term, 118 [sic]. Rule to show cause why
sequestrator should not be appointed and writ be awarded to sequester
the rents, issues and profits of estate of Mrs. Ellen Dunn, taken in
execution by the sheriff.
45. Harry A. Gardner, Cashier, vs. D. A. Dunn. Fi. fa. No 39, June
term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened.
46. Harry A. Gardner, Cashier, vs. Agnes Dunn. Fi. fa., No. 40, June
term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened.
47. Harry A. Gardner, Cashier, vs. Annie M. Dunn. Fi. fa. No 41,
June term, 1888. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be opened.
51. Commonwealth vs. Charles Berckheimer and George B. Cramer.
October sessions, 1890. Surely of the peace. Threats.
56. Commonwealth vs. Ambrose Fantz, jr. January sessions, 1891.
Surety of the peace. Threats.
Court adjourned to meet on Monday, March 2, at 9 a.m.
TYRONE TOPICS
Yesterday A. L. Koons, he of candy manufacturing fame, removed his
retail department to East Juniata and is now in close quarters to his
wholesale apartments.