Blair County PA Local News Items From the Past
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East Sharpsburg
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Monday, July 27, 1903,
Page 7
Our Correspondents
East Sharpsburg (Taylor Township, Blair County PA)
Regular Correspondence
Mr. Boardman, the man who superintends the stave mill near here, is quite sick. He is broken down in health very much and has frequently fallen over unconscious.
We have had another week of wet weather, which keeps the men back with their harvesting.
Another crop of raspberries is over. Mr. VanAllman's family picked over three bushels of berries off their farm.
We are sorry to see our friend, Mrs. Kauffman, of Roaring Spring, leave. She is a useful citizien, conducting a millinery store. She proposes going into business in Conemaugh. She used to be one of our neighbors and has a host of friends here.
Mr. Adam Snowberger, of this place, is a very sick man with urinary trouble.
Mr. Isaac Stewart, of Cross Keys passed through here last Sunday.
Mrs. Dan Showalter and son, Elmer, were to visit Mrs. Showalter's sick father, Mr. Sorrick on Clover Creek, last Sunday.
Mr. Elmer Showalter mashed one of his fingers handling milk cans recently at McKee's station.
Mr. George Pollard, wife and children, Dave Ustler, wife and children, Tom Kemberling and Mabel Kensinger attended a birthday party at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Shaw, Poplar Run.
Miss Maggie Shaffer, of Braddock is home again.
Clyde Boardman, son of Mr. Boardman, who lives at the stave mill, was trying to put a strap on a pully that revolves 300 times in one minute. The boy's clothes caught in the strap, and how often he flew around no one will ever know, as there was no one at the mill, and the boy says it was so quickly done he can't tall. Every stitch of clothing except his shoes and one sleeve of his shirt were torn off. The boy went through all this without breaking one bone in his body. He is badly bruised and received a complete shaking up, but will be out in a few days. The only thing that saved his life was the fact that his clothing was old and gave way.
Last Wednesday evening between 6 and 7 o'clock two dogs got after Mr. Elmer Umbower's sheep. Mr. Umbower saw the dogs and prevented them from killing any, although they crippled one so badly it has since died. There isn't a finer flock of sheep in the country than Mr. Umbower's and the finest one was the one that died.
Mr. And Mrs. Levi Biddle gave the young folks a party last Thursday evening. All report a good time.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Tuesday, July 28, 1903
Page 2
Our Correspondents - Hollidaysburg
The following letters remained uncalled for at the Hollidaysburg postoffice: Miss Lottie Baker, Israel B. Davis, Abraham Leinbiger, Mrs. J. E. Hartzell and C. W. Williamson. One cent must be paid when calling for any of the above letters.
Mrs. Martha Delo of Altoona, was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs. J. L. Hartman
Mrs. Harry L. Johnston and little daughters, Helen and Margaret of Altoona, and Mrs. Bigley, also of that place were the guests of Mr. And Mrs. W. N. Johnston, on Allegheny street, today.
The John Cree property on Pine street has been purchased by Mr. Harry Snyder, the consideration being $1,500.
A petition has been presented to the borough council by the Walnut and Wayne street residents, asking that the maintenance of pigs shall be prohibited within the borough limits. Council so far has decided that the pig pens must go.
Miss Sara King of Clearfield is the guest of Mr. J. King McLananhan at his Allegheny street residence.
Mrs. Annie Sargeant of Philadelphia, was a visitor in the county capital this afternoon.
Application has been made to court for a transfer of the liquor license of the Brant House, corner of Tenth avenue and Twelfth street, Altoona, from John Schenk to Horace C. Prutzman.
Mr. Ward McLanahan is fitting up a tennis court at this Walnut street home which promises to be ready for sport shortly.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Wednesday, July 29, 1903
Page 7
Our Correspondents - Newry
Miss Marilla Rose of Altoona is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret McIntyre
Mr. Levi Courad and daugher Madeline, spent the past few days in Altoona.
Miss Gertie Lykens is visiting her brother Charles in Pittsburg.
Mrs. Ollie Raines of Altoona, is a guest at the house of house of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. W. S. Wertz.
Mr. E. M. Hoover, of Pittsburg, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. A. Hoover.
Mr. Henry Marble has returned home, after spending his vacation at Atlantic City and Cape May.
Mr. And Mrs. Frank McKillip and baby of Juniata, were visitors in town over Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Hoover has returned from a visit to Pittsburg.
Mr. Arthur Benton and wife, of Altoona, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Dan Conrad.
Mrs. Julia Corrigan of Carlim, has returned here after spending the past week at her home, being called to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Mary Caswell, who died suddenly of heart failure.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Wednesday, July 29, 1903
Page 7
Our Correspondents - Duncansville
Mrs. George Brown of Martinsburg is the guest of Mrs. C. Leibegott
The office of H. S. Kerbaugh, incorporated has been removed from the three culverts at Foot of Eight to the Delozier house adjoining R. H. Young's property. The Cresson Supply company's office has been removed to the same place.
Blair Castle No. 383 will hold a festival on Saturday evening, August 8.
Mr. And Mrs. Eugene Kelly are visiting friends in Mansfield, O.
Mrs. John Horning has returned from a visit in Huntingdon county.
Miss Voilet Green has returned to her Pittsburg home, after a very pleasant sojourn at the home of C. Leibegott.
Rev. S. S. Carnill of Marysville, is visiting his parents.
Commissary No. 1 (?), on the new Portage work, has been discontinued.
Liveryman Samuel Weble has in course of erection a handsome and commodious new stable. It is located at one of the Mowdy lots and faces on Cherry alley.
As the first of August approaches we are reminded that the 1903 tax duplicates will be placed in the collector's hands at that time, and that for the next sixty days a rebate of 3 per cent, will be made on all taxes paid during that time.
Poplar Run
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Wednesday, July 29, 1903
Page 7
Our Correspondents - Poplar Run
Miss Mattie Slick, of Roaring Spring is spending a few days with friends in this place.
Mr. Lewis Shaw, wife and of Lilly, are visiting relatives here.
Ira and Richard Shaw, of Pittsburg, are spending their vacations at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Shaw.
Mr.Joseph Treramel and family of Lilly, were visiting at the home of Mr. Henry Leighty on Sunday last.
Services next Sunday are as follows: Lutheran chapel, Sunday school at 9:30; Christian Endeavor at 7:30. United Brethren church, Rev. George Cavanaugh, pastor, Sunday school at 1:30; public worship at 2:30. All are cordially invited to attend all the above services.
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