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Items from The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa.,

Saturday, February 24, 1917

ILLICIT RUM DEALER PUTS UP HOT FIGHT
Sensational Running Gun Fray Ends in Capture of Claysburg Man

Charged with operating a "blind tiger," David Hummel, of Claysburg, led three Altoona officers a running gun fight chase for two miles yesterday and was finally captured by a fourth officer, Constable Lingenfelter, of East Freedom. On information made by residents of the section where Hummel lives, within the borough limits of Claysburg, Constable Stiffler made information against him before Alderman Edwin E. Staines, of the Twelfth ward, on February 15. He charged the Claysburg man with the illicit selling of liquors.

Several trips to the Hummel home were fruitless, the officers being unable to locate their man on each visit. Yesterday Constables Stiffler, Kolley and Crum swooped down on the home and found the man at home.

Instead of surrendering to the officers, Hummel barricaded the doors of the house and opened fire. The officers retreated, and when they were some distance from the house Hummel burst from the door, a revolver in each hand. He started toward East Freedom, about three miles away, with the officers in pursuit.

Constable Lingenfelter, of East Freedom, joined the chase, using his automobile. When he had forged ahead of the other pursuers and was overhauling the fugitive, Hummel plunged into the creek and fording it, gained the other side. Constable Lingenfelter abandoned the automobile and followed, capturing him after a considerable chase on the other side.

Hummel was taken to Hollidaysburg and lodged in jail to await a hearing before the Twelfth ward magistrate within the next few days. It is said that he has been convicted for the same offense before.

ROBBER ATTACKS WOMAN.
Mrs. Anna Reifsteck Drives Off Man Who Tries to Steal Purse.

Mrs. Anna Reifsteck, aged 65 years, residing at 326 Second avenue, was boldly attacked by an unknown man on Fifth street between Seventh and Eighth avenues who endeavored to rob her of her handbag, containing her purse with some $20.

Mrs. Reifsteck had been shopping on Eleventh avenue and it was shortly after 6 o'clock when she reached the scene of the attack. A man of rather stout build and possibly aged 21 years, stepped from behind a box and grabbed at the hand bag. Three times he tried to wrench it from her arm. She finally drove him off.

Four other women are said to have been attacked in a similar manner. One woman, aged 80 years, residing at Eighth avenue and Sixth street, was attacked by an Italian youth. She was roughly handled and sustained lacerations of the head and arms. She lost a small sum of the $80 she carried in her purse.

PENNSY PROMISES TO HAUL REFUSE AWAY

Following the report of Sanitary Inspector Alex Closson that the Pennsy company had dumped a load of street sweepings at Glenn White, Health Officer Crilly visited the scene yesterday morning and after taking the matter up with the proper railroad officials, asked that the refuse be removed as a precautionary measure.

The sweepings were thrown from a car at the Glenn White siding and were intended to be used as fertilizer on the grass plot along the railroad tracks. The foreman of the work intended to have them taken from the spot in a few days.

Inspecting the reported nuisance, Mr. Crilly found that the railroad embankment lay between the pile of sweeping and the watershed drainage surface, but the Pennsy officials, stating they desired to co-operate in guarding the public health, issued orders to have the refuse taken away at once.

MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
Students from State College at Obsequies of Levan Piper.

Many friends, including a number of State college students, attended the funeral of Levan Piper, former State student, which was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Piper, of 712 Sixth avenue. The services were conducted by the Rev. Robert Lee Bair, supply pastor of the Trinity Reformed church. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

The young man had been a student in the agricultural course at State College, until two weeks ago when he went to the Chester hospital for an operation due to intestinal trouble.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 1

Williamsburg.

Joseph Capp Gilbert, of the firm H. C. & J. C. Gilbert, well known meat dealers, arrived home Thursday with his bride after a brief visit with relatives and at different points in Eastern Pennsylvania. J. C. Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Gilbert, of the East End, was wedded to Miss Lottie Sollers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sollers, of Saltillo, at that place Wednesday, the 14th instant. The bride is a graduate nurse and before her marriage was employed at Philadelphia. The groom is one of Williamsburg's most genial and successful young business men, who has hosts of friends who wish him continued prosperity and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will establish a home in the near future.

SIGHT IS IMPAIRED, STRUCK BY MISSILE
South Lakemont Man Is Victim of Accident Yesterday Morning.

Struck in the right optic with a piece of steel, Jacob Eropatic, aged 27, of South Lakemont, employed by the Pennsy as a laborer, had the eye so badly lacerated yesterday morning that he was forced later in the day to consult an East Side physician for treatment. The sight of the eye has been impaired.

Eropatic, said to be a relative of one of the unfortunates in the Williamsburg mine explosion of Thursday, three of whom are now in the Altoona hospital, was not on duty when the accident occurred. With a fellow countryman, he was working in a lot to the rear of his home when he was struck squarely in the eye with a missile about the size of a pea.
The man was staggered as the result of his being struck and blood issued from the wound, the lid being lacerated. He went to the office of the physician, where an examination showed the cornea of the eye had been injured. He will be given additional treatment at Clearfield.

HOLLIDAYSBURG

TRUANT LAW MUST BE OBEYED

In a decision filed yesterday morning, Judge Thomas J. Baldrige discharged the rule for an appeal from the action of the justice of the peace in the case of commonwealth vs. W. A. Butler, of Roaring Spring, fined for failing to send his son to school. Butler was arrested for violating the school code of May 18, 1911, by failing to send his son Henry to school, he being between the ages of 8 and 16 on several days during the school year. Butler was accorded a hearing before Justice of the Peace Lorenz, was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $2 and costs, or undergo two days imprisonment in the county jail.

Butler appealed from the sentence of the magistrate to the county court, alleging illegal arrest and imposition of fine. The decree of the court discharging the rule for an appeal is as follows: Now February 23, 1917, this case came on to be heard and was submitted on briefs. After due consideration, thereof, we do not find that there was any illegal arrest or imposition of fine. The rule for appeal is therefore discharged.

PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gerst and daughter, Miss Rebecca, of East End, Pittsburg; Philip Gerst, of Jeannette, and Miss Sara Negley, of Pittsburg, are in Hollidaysburg to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Denniston, a relative.

John Sell, one of the county's oldest farmers, will vacate the farm, near Leamersville, which he has occupied for sixty-one years, in the spring, and make his future home with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph H. DeHaas, at McKee's Gap.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 4

SOCIETY NEWS

Mrs. Weil Honored.

A dinner in honor of Mrs. Julius Weil, of 1205 Fourteenth avenue, was given last evening at 7.30 o'clock at the Logan House, when her 70th natal day was observed. An elaborate menu was served and the decorations were unique and ornate. Covers were laid for eighteen guests including members of the family and the brothers and sisters of the honor guest. Photographs of Mrs. Weil, in silver frames, were given as souvenirs of the occasion. Major Louis Lehmeyer, a prominent physician of New York, was among those present and people from Philadelphia, New York City, Wilkes-Barre and Indianapolis attended.

Mr. Heck Surprised.

On February 16 a very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Heck, of Spruce Creek, when a number of their friends gathered and greatly surprised Mrs. Heck. The evening was spent in playing various games and music. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served after which all returned to their homes after a very pleasant evening. The guests present were Clair Myer, Edgar Rhine, Herbert Biglow, Oscar Harpster, Lambert Shultz, Cloyd Prough, Melvin Prough, Howard Shultz, Joseph Houck, Charley Henry, Thomas Henry, Clarence Everhart, Alfred Banks, Irvin Alley, Daniel Heck, Frank Stevens, Mrs. Daniel Heck, Mrs. William Hesley, Mr. William Helsey, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Banks, Mrs. Guy Everhart, Misses Neva Hesley, Grace Rhine, Olive Graffius, Violet Hemminger, Violet Jamison, Myrtle Jamison, Joanna Walker, Florence Guyer, Bessie Guyer, Alma Love and Treva Everhart.

Bellwood

Mrs. Charles Bush and Mrs. A. J. Sheriff left last evening for Vineland, N.J., where they will visit Mrs. Daniel Peters. They were accompanied by Mrs. Peters' granddaughter, little Miss Verna Miller, who will spend some time with her grandmother.
Miss Portia Schenck was able to be outdoors Thursday for the first time in more than a week. Miss Schenck splintered an ankle bone and broke two toes in a recent fall and traveled on the injured member for several days before discovering the extent of the damage.

H. F. Cherry and C. F. Wertz are the delegates from the Bellwood Y.M.C.A. attending the state convention at Butler this week.

Rev. G. P. Sarvis, a veteran Methodist Episcopal minister, has a report for the past quarter that shows he is still on the firing line, although nominally retired. His services are in constant demand, as is evidenced by the fact that he has preached twenty sermons, administered communion twelve times, baptized two persons and married one couple during three months.

The high school was disinfected yesterday owing to the diphtheria quarantine placed on one of the pupils.

On Thursday evening H. C. Carr, residing near Bellwood, was the victim of a birthday surprise, planned by his wife and executed with the aid of a large company of friends who assembled at the Carr home and gave the gentleman a genuine surprise along with many tokens of remembrance. Both host and guests had a delightful evening and Mrs. Carr was complimented on the fine refreshments she had provided for the enjoyment of the guests. Those present were Mr., and Mrs. Carr, Evelyn, Eleanor and Charles Carr, Arly Carr, C. W. Datesman and wife, C. Skagerburg and wife, W. S. Burd and wife, J. H. Everhart and wife, Rev. Charles Lambert and wife, M. M. Coy and wife, W. C. Kustaborder and wife, F. A. Hamilton and wife, W. J. Wertz and wife, H. W. Stapleton and wife; Mesdames Max Foutz, Horace Wertz, J. C. Hommer, James Smith, James Nearhoof, Elsie Hunter, W. I. Davis and G. M. Weaver; Misses Viola Kustaborder, Pauline Hamilton, Margaret Lambert, Elizabeth and Edna Stapleton; Master Charles Lambert.

The Kosmos club was delightfully entertained by Mrs., W. D. Holliday yesterday at a Washington's birthday function. Decorations were in keeping with the season and refreshments were served partaking of the same scheme. The affair was decidedly unique and the ladies of the club thoroughly enjoyed the meeting.

Yingling - Zimmerman.

At the home of Rev. and Mrs. G. P. Sarvis, on Main street, Thursday, Mr. Samuel Yingling and Miss Laura Zimmerman, both of Blandburg, were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Sarvis. Mr. and Mrs. Yingling were former parishioners and it was a special pleasure to have a former pastor tie the matrimonial knot. They will reside in Blandburg.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 7

SHERIDAN TROOP NOTES

The Knights of Pythias hall Thursday night was the scene of the eighteenth annual reunion and banquet of the Sheridan Troop Veteran association. Veterans with their families and friends to the approximate number of 100 were present to participate in the "camp fire." A business session preceded the banquet and in the absence of the president, Lieut. George Thompson, of the famous "Captain Terry Boal Machine Gun Troop," of Boalsburg, Vice President Adam Arble, of Juniata, presided.

Roll call followed the reading and approval of the minutes. In this it was shown that twenty-four members were present. Many letters of regret were read from comrades who are too far from home at this time to be able to participate in the festivities. Treasurer Verne C. Fortney made an interesting and most gratifying report of the financial condition of the association. The election of officers followed and Captain James F. Moore was unanimously elected president, and other present incumbents were re-elected. The culinary end of the program had been looked after by the wives and daughters of the "vets" and naturally their intimate knowledge of the favorite viands of their "warriors," coupled with their peculiar ability to satisfy the palate of the most discriminating, made that departure one that will long be remembered. Addresses were made by Captain James F. Moore, Captain H. S. Fleck, Lieut. J. L. Brubaker, Troopers Dunlap, Morrow, J. H. Grazier and others. Following these, a number of others present made short responses.

Hereafter, the business meetings and social functions of the Sheridan Troop Veteran associations will be held at the Sheridan Troop armory. At the banquet on Thursday evening Captain Moore, his address offered the use of the building for such purposes to the association, of which he is now president. The veterans have a number of valuable relics from the campaign of '98 which will be added to the trophies of the present day troop.

On Monday morning a grand flitting will take place from the stables on Herald street and Alley Q, when the mounts, feed and equipage of the Sheridan troop will be moved to the temporary new home on the Langenbacher farm in Tuckahoe valley. Here the bronchos will be comfortably stabled under one roof, with the attendants also cozily quartered in the cottage nearby. Telephone service to the stables will bring mounts into the armory for members of the troop to ride. In an interview with Captain Moore last night he stated that this move is but another step towards permanent stables, etc., on the troop's own property. Until further notice all drills on Tuesday evenings will be mounted. It is probable that on that night of the coming week the mounted sabre exercise will be on the schedule. There will be a variety of drills, school and exercises each Tuesday evening, which are not only of great benefit to the men and horses, but interesting to the public. Friends of the troopers are always assured a cordial welcome to the armory. It is said that at an early date hurdling will be again resumed. There has been no work of this kind attempted here, but both men and horses had instructions in that fascinating drill at Camp Stewart.

Representatives of Central Pennsylvania Interests Launch a Fight Against Pennsy

A petition protesting against the move of the Pennsy to restrict its service to coal tipple owners and operators, was drawn up by Attorneys Charles C. Greer, Johnstown; Frank B. Wood, Barnesboro, and A. M. Liveright, Clearfield, at a conference last night at the Logan house.

Representing the small coal shippers of their respective district, the trio of barristers formulated the protest which will be forwarded to the Interstate Commerce commission today at Washington, D.C. Couched in formal terms, the petition urges the suspension of the proposed rule on Pennsy tariffs recently filed.

Claiming that the restrictions announced by the Railroad company are unfair and in direct violation of the Interstate Commerce commission requirements, the coal operators in Cambria and Clearfield counties having tipples have lined up their forces to oppose the newest move of the common carrier.

Considerable difficulty has been caused recently by the attempt of the Pennsy to restrict hopper car service to concerns which load from tipples and Attorney Greer returned this week from Washington where he spent several days in the interest of his clients concerning the railroad's latest move.

Messrs. Wood and Liveright remained in the city last night and will have the petition typed and sent to the Interstate commission this morning.

TRAIN KILLS FOREMAN.

J. H. Swigart, of McVeytown, Meets Death on Pennsy Yesterday.

Failing to see an eastbound train approach while walking on the Pennsy tracks a quarter mile east of McVey. town station, J. H. Swigart, aged 53, a track foreman, was run down and killed by passenger train No. 41 at 10:37 yesterday morning.

Swigart was employed as track foreman for twenty-five years and is survived by his wife and four sons - Earl and H. Clair, both at home; Robert and Arthur, students at Juniata college. These brothers and sisters also survive: Harvey Swigart and Mrs. Albert Manbeck, of Ferguson valley; William Swigart, of Mattawanna; Mrs. C. Swigart, of Germantown, and Mrs. John Brininger, of Lewistown. The body was removed to his home and the Mifflin County coroner notified.

FEVER OUTBREAK NOT CAUSED BY ICE CREAM
Milk is Also Eliminated as Possible Source of Infection at Greenwood

That the outbreak of typhoid fever at Greenwood and vicinity is not due to milk or ice cream is the belief of Health Officer Thomas G. Herbert, of Logan township, who spent yesterday investigating the source of infection.

While not able to state that the ten cases are the result of a water-borne infection, Mr. Herbert declared last night that the outbreak is possibly due to a water source. The impurities in the Sandy run stream and adjacent wells were likely present during the last week of January. The health officer is devoting his entire time to the work and will resume the investigation of the water question today.

All contacts have been inoculated and an order urging the boiling of all water used by residents of the community has been issued. Mr. Herbert found ten fever patients in three families and one pneumonia sufferer, while others are suffering from tonsillitis and other minor ailments.

Mr. Herbert thoroughly inspected the milk supply of the suburb and found no contamination. Ice cream has been eliminated as a possible infection source as practically none has been eaten in that vicinity for many weeks. State health department authorities have been notified of the outbreak and every possible step to avert an epidemic is being made.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 8

GEORGE W. SHAFER.

George W. Shafer, a resident of this city since 1902, died at 10:45 o'clock Thursday night, following a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in ill health for the past eight months. Born near White Haven, Luzerne county, December 8, 1853, he was aged 63 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was the son of John and Magdalena Shafer, both deceased. Before coming to this city about fourteen years ago, Mr. Shafer was employed as a conductor on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. During his residence in this city he resided at the home of his brother, William H. Shafer, of 320 Fourth avenue, and was employed by the Altoona Gas Light and Fuel company, and at the H. S. and C. S. Bartley Brothers' planing mill plant. He was a member of the Second United Brethren church of this city and of the I.O.O.F. lodge at White Haven. The following brothers and sisters survive: John Shafer and Mrs. Hannah Marion, both of Freeland, Pa.; Nathan Shafer, of Hazleton; Mrs. Mary Kenkins, of Bradford; William, of Altoona; Edward, of Pittsburg; David, of Hampton, Va., and Mrs. Marian Fairchilds, of Reading. The remains were taken to the home of Mrs. W. C. Wagner, of 105 Second avenue, where the body may be viewed up until the hour of services, which will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. C. W. Winey officiating. Interment will be made at White Haven on Monday. (Hazleton and White Haven papers, please copy.)

ALICE J. CANAN.

Miss Alice J. Canan, of 1935 West Chestnut avenue, died at the Mercy hospital, at 6:30 o'clock last evening. She had been an invalid for the past three years and was admitted to the institution five weeks ago. She was born in Hollidaysburg and was the daughter of John J. and Margaret Davis Canan, both deceased, and had resided in Altoona nearly all her life. Since childhood she has been a member of the First Presbyterian church and until prevented by illness had been active in both church and Sunday school work. She was educated at the Pittsburg Female college. One sister, Miss Lettie M., and two brothers, Robert D. and John A., all of Altoona, survive. The funeral services will be held at the late home at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death of a Child.

Harry W. McDermott, son of Roy B. and Nellie (Wolf) McDermott, died Thursday night at the parental home, 3007 West Chestnut avenue, after a two days' illness of pneumonia. The child was born in this city, September 10, 1916. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, with interment in Calvary cemetery.

FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of Silas A. McGough will be held with requiem mass at Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock Monday morning, followed by interment in Calvary cemetery.

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DEBATERS CHOSEN
Four High School Students Selected to Debate in State-Wide Contest

After a two days' elimination contest four boys have been selected to represent the Altoona High school in the annual state-wide debating contest being held under the auspices of State college and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce. The four students are William Alexander, Homer Replogle and William Lauver, of Altoona, and George Meyers, of Bellwood, who is a senior student at the school. Franklin Anthony was selected as the alternate on the debating team, while the judges awarded special mention to Harry White and oratorical honors to Lynn Davis and George Gable.,

The elimination contest was in charge of Miss Mabel E. Mulock, of the English department and Superintendent H. H. Baish. Twenty-six students competed for a place on the team.

CHARGES OF THEFT
Two Place in Jail to Await Hearing Before Alderman W. C. Shuff.

John K. Bookhammer, a Fourth ward man was arrested yesterday on a warrant from the office of Alderman W. C. Shuff, charged by his room- mate with stealing $3.85 as well as several articles of clothing from his supposed friend, Charles Rock. Bookhammer will be given a hearing at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Mrs. Clarice Raison, an East End resident appeared before Alderman Shuff yesterday and made in formation against her son-in-law, Carr A. Raison, whom she charged with stealing an overcoat from the home and threatening to "smash her face," when an amicable settlement of the matter was attempted. He was locked up to await a hearing at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 10

Frankstown

On Wednesday Mrs. Alverda Weight reached her 62nd milestone in life's journey and in honor of the event a large number of her friends and relatives gathered in a surprise party to help her celebrate the day. It proved a delightful day for Mrs. Weight, as well as for all in attendance, as they deemed it a great privilege to bring cheer to their afflicted friend and relative. Mrs. Weight has been a patient sufferer for over a year from paralysis. The guests carried with them many delicacies, which made up a bountiful repast which was served at the noon hour. Mrs. Weight was also the recipient of many nice gifts. Those in attendance were Mesdames Edward Blackburn, Charles Walker and baby son, Charles, John Walker, Edward Bowser, Ord Wisel, all of South Altoona; Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, of Hollidaysburg; Mrs. Jonathan Lindsey, of Altoona; Mr. and Mrs. William Bouslough, Mesdames Walter Wertz, Joseph Boose, Wesley Endress, Margaret Kephart, Clara Lindsey, Joseph Weaver, Samuel Kemberling, B. F. Bice, Sarah Cartwright, Hannah Howard, Christ Crust, George Reed, T. N. Caldwell and children, Leona and Fern. Rev. Charles Griffin, Mrs. Weight's pastor, was an honor guest.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 11

Births.

To Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crainel, of Punxsutawney, former residents of East Lexington avenue, on February 17, a baby boy. The little fellow and his mother are doing well.

To Mr. and Mrs. William W. Keen, of 615 Twelfth street, at the Mercy hospital, Thursday morning early, a fine big boy baby. Mother and child are doing well,

To Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leyder, of Seventeenth street, a fine girl baby, yesterday at noon. The new arrival has been named Margaret Mary, after the grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Mary Leyder, of the Seventh ward.

To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crumpf, of Antis township, a fine boy baby, on February 17. The new arrival weighs five pounds, and is getting along splendidly.

To Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Garber, of 119 Seventh avenue, a big girl baby. The daughter arrived at noon yesterday and is the cause of considerable rejoicing at the home.

To Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rabold, of 812 East Eighth street, a big boy baby. Mother and child are doing well.

ALDERMANIC NOTES.
Cases Heard or To Be Disposed of in Courts of Local Magistrates.

Fred Smith, of East Altoona, charged with larceny by bailee of a showcase belonging to Morris Friedland, was given a hearing yesterday afternoon by Alderman Leake, of the First ward, and was discharged owing to a lack of evidence.

Harry Kelly was discharged last evening by Alderman Gorsuch, of the Third ward, when he was given a hearing on the charge of having stolen an overcoat from John Carlin.

Clay Brawley, of 208 East Second street, was arrested by Constable H. L. Jones, early yesterday morning, on a warrant from the office of Alderman George Buchanan in which he is charged with assault and battery on his wife, Lottie Brawley, in addition to using vulgar and profane language in the presence of herself and her people. The couple have been married almost one year. In default of bail, Brawley was committed to the city prison to await a hearing this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

KILLED IN EXPLOSION
Charles Fisher, of Grand Rapids, Meets Horrible Death in Mine Explosion.

His right arm blown off, face disfigured beyond recognition and with parts of the body torn open, Charles Fisher, a former resident of this city, met death in a mine explosion near his home in Grand Rapids, Mich., Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. His body will be interred in Clearfield.

Fisher, a cousin of C. E. Fisher, of Homer's Gap, during his stay in this city, resided at a rooming house on Eighth avenue, for a time making his home at the Hotel Brunswick. He left this city seven years ago, taking his wife and family with him. The wife died March 5, 1915, the children being turned over to an aunt, Mrs. Fred Bickel, of Akron, O.

As general manager and supervising engineer of the mine, Fisher had occasion to be on the job early in the morning. It was while engaged in placing dynamite under a huge rock that he met his death, the charge being prematurely exploded.

He died in a hospital in Grand Rapids. Fisher was a Free Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias and Moose. He is survived by three children, Mary, aged 9, Charles, 7, and William, 4.

Pastor Will Leave City

The Rev. Robert Miles Stahl, who has been the pastor of Salem Reformed church for more than five years, was unanimously elected pastor of St. Stephen's Reformed church, Baltimore, Md., on January 21, 1917.

He has resigned his pastorate in this city and will take up the work in his new field March 1.

STREET WALKERS ON AVENUE MUST LEAVE
Police Launch a Crusade Against Girls and Women of Suspicious Characters

Street walkers frequenting Eleventh avenue must depart from that thoroughfare. That's the order given policemen for the campaign is to be pursued with redoubled vigilance and girls and women of suspicious characters will come under the ban.

While officers are urged at all times to eliminate this evil as much as possible on the avenue, as well as other thoroughfares, the new order promises to make matters difficult for the offending feminines caught in the police net.

Respectable women, the wives, daughters and sisters of Altoonans, have been subjected to annoyance lately through the approaches made by men and youths who, in their eagerness, subject others to embarrassment and humility of which they are undeserving.

Street walking and its nuisances must be abated, according to the latest ultimatum to the officers and the loitering of certain girls and women in various sections of the busy avenue will not be tolerated henceforth.

EAST END FIREMEN RECEIVE NEW TRUCK
Motorization of Equipment Means Better Service in Pretty Suburb

The East End is one of the most thriving suburbs of the city. Water is not yet piped to this region and the residents for this reason have had a harder fight to make against the fire fiend. But they are public spirited and neighborly, believing in the cooperative way of doing things. Some time ago they purchased a modern chemical engine, which has shown its ability on tests and they have a comfortable fire hall that serves as an assembly room for community affairs, having been used for church purposes before the Reformed congregation secured a church home. The hall is in almost constant use, social events following each other in rapid succession.

On Thursday the firemen received a valuable addition to their equipment in the shape of a fifty-horse power motor truck on which the chemical engine has been placed. The truck will meet a long felt need, as the delay in getting horses to take the engine to the scene of a fire often means loss of property. The suburb hasn't had a big fire for a long time but while hoping that such an event may not happen, residents feel more comfortable to know that they are prepared to give battle in quick time. The company is well equipped with ladders, Rexes, and ropes and just needed this motor truck to complete its preparedness for effective service.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 24, 1917, page 12