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ggpHp VOL. XLIII. BELLWOOD, PA AY, JUNE 2. 1082 LOCAL NEWS COLUMN Short Items That Will Interest Oar Reedert THEIR MEMORY IS HONORED ELECTRIC ENGINES IN BfllEF SUMMaRY flF THE WEEK T*re* -*at*gi*g_* Dolag *f Oa* R.nagh Thx CoL aaaa Oar SaUet-Mt* Eajoy —AH ths family reads th* Bulletin. V^^^i . . —For Rent—Ap*rtment—unfurnished or furnished. See 811 Main Street | —A fine baby girl arrived at the home of Thomas Scott Cloaaon at Tipton last Saturday —■The iBlalousij society of shs Presbyterian church will hold a tea at the horn* ef Mrs. J. H, Leffard, oa Orchard street, Friday aftarnoou at 2 o'clock. —There waa a fine community spirit in Bellwood on Memorial day, everybody seemed bent ia doing honor to the soldier dsad and th* fcoldier living. —The automobile was responsible far a" aaja number of death* and .ariose injury to many persons over -he Week BBd. Tha touring season •bw arrived Bad many ar* on th* highway. —Ruth Root Kask, graduate ef Combs Broad St. Conservatory of Musis of Philadelphia, and one of BaQwood* foremost musicians, announces ihat sh* will again reopen bar studio at 811 Main street, far the purpose of teaching Piano aad 'Harmony. —The mortal remains sf soldiers representing ewmxp conflict ia which thi* nation entered are interred in «jh* _ Logan Vafloy cemetery. That* »*a**H«l Sorvico. Hold Ia Logan VaP*r ami Hmarhp raaaal.fla. John M. Anderson post, No. 424 'iatarifan Legion, had charge of Memorial day cefebration. at Logan Valley, Antiii CharlottsviBe and Mt Zion cemeteries. Then, wa* bat oa* Civil War veteranat the services. Thar* ar* two living in Bellwood, hat the illness of John Green leaves only Christopher Dengate the only one of the "Boys in Hue" ia Bellwood able to be oat of door.. The celebration began With the Sunday service in the United Bre- thern church, at which th* Rev. J. sV Mille preached the sermon. Th* Monday morning program started srith th* parade forming at 9 a. m., with J. M. Leader chief mat-hall and ths Spring Mfflls band furnishing music. In the Ha* were autos, con- •eytag Mr. Dengate and foar Spanish War veterans, War Mothers, S»*mber*' of council and ministers; American Legion, Fire company and Boy Scout* marched. Citizens and School children war* in autos aad marching. Lincoln F. Henry, post commander, presided. The Rev. J. F. Anderson, D. D., delivered the invocation. _-> R Gwin read. "Lincoln** Gettysburg Address" and F. A. Hamilton, Logan's Proclamation. A quartet composed of W. A. Dysart, C. A. | Heberling, Harold Troxell and a E. Figard, with A. D. Bechtol accompanist, sang two selections. Robert Lupfer, chairman of th* committee, introduced the *pe..*i, David R Perry, Altoona Attorney. Mr. Perry lauded the valor of those who gave their lives to their country, not only in the civH war, but la other war* aad urged that the day be one of dedication, a* well aadeco- ration, a day of memories that will idlmtt W9&fm sik*l ■•fc-i NO. 14 Big Macklaa* Wil Haal Traia- at L*m Cast Delivery ef th* first experi: tal unit, ef the Pennsylvania road** aew fleet ef electric looomotivea, which will go into ration: on completion ofl tha road's electrific*t_n project tween New'York and Wkshin was announced Wednesday by indent W. W. Atterbury. Designed to haul longer -rains -aster speed than economic*] ition ef steam locomotives perm the asw electric engines will the railroad in -mall groups following extensive trial and test for the first experimental engines. The new 683. KILL 275 PEOESTRIAHS GENEROUS SPIRIT IS SHOWN freight locomotives is known a* Claw L-6. The new engines ar* the first lo-j comotives ever built with rolling' bearings on psaaengtB asm has been' developed ea tha Pownajl'aiila Raw road over the past four years, the, *«*»»•• Wh* Smfum NUght of Way Moot Doatb ""•Iking topped the type of It Involving pedestrians and vehicles ia the first four of the year, according to re- received by the Bureau of way Patrol and Safety. Sixty- pedestriana were killed and 484 non-fatally injured while cross- between intersections where er* wa* no traffic signals and 888 ere injured. Ia the fear month period 276 pedestrian, were killed and 2,890 non- ftally injured. Th* total killed ia aU ■is- of motor vehicle accidents was new L-6 ia the first freight engine,; fatal injuries reported of pedestrian. steam or electric, to be equipped: with the frictionlee* aad easy riding^ hearing*. Approximately 24 per cent Bf 'the Pennsylvania Railroad- coaches are now equipped wtth iei-j ler bearings. Ths roller bearings being used ia E Forty-one pedestrians were killed and 388 non-fatally Injured as a result of walking onto thorouhgfarea from behind parked cars, thirty- nine were killed and 667 injured •while walking or playing is street.. There were 20 fatalities and 44 non- building tha new electric passenger fused to traffic was blamed for 188 locomotive* for -he Pennsylvania,' fatal aad 1,322 non-fatal accident.. transform a 186-ton mass of machinery into a rolling motor that caa ba started' from a deed stop by a ted .*» wis* obstructed men. Roller bearings, according mm Pennsylvania engineer., combine Mth th* smooth flow of current ia* (the electric engine, to eliminate thi pulsating throb of steam power and walking on rural highways against traffic. Eighteen pedestrians were ■Bed *nd 88 injured walking with Sraffie. Twelve killed and 83 of the injured were reported to have been intoxicated at the time. Becoming con la 46 fatal and 468 non-fatal accidents and 10,610 male sad destri- There were 628 male operators Bad 81 women operators involved in distal accidentia and 10,610 male and ESI female driver* in nin-fatal -trashes .Drivers 85 to 64 yean sf result in smoother .tart* and stops; |«*e headed the accident roll with Tha motor of Sam new L-f. ajfcsJoe1 fatal Bad 7,118 non-fatal acci- Snesult of radical hnproveu^t feIdsnts. Twelve operators under 18 motor design in recent yejfrs. ^Mfrf J SB a heavy duty snoonM-*)*, Jjsa LtM of age repeated fatalities aad nonfatal accidents. Tha age ■JU year* \*ea charged k •oldlers, the war ef 1812, the Mexican war, M war, Spanah-Ameri- eaa «-t,.__ the World war, and over all 4-which floated the flag ef their eouStry which they so nobly defended in life. —Hoys* Ardeil Forshey, Pinecroft and afa* Etha Eleanor* Braun FerndaJe, ware united in marriage at the office of Ralph F. Taylor, justice of the pasta, Tuesday evening at 8:80. Mr. Taylor performed the ceremony, which was th*. first Since hi* assuming the office. Mr. Forsehy is employed by tha G. A. Sims, company. He and his bride will1 make tiieir home at Pinecroft —At Grace Lutheran church Thursday evening ef last week at 8:30 o'clock, Mr. John W. Cook and Miss Mary Marie Persing of North Ninth street, ware united in marriage by Rev. R P. Knoebel, til* pastor. Th* groom is on* of the well known proprietors of Cook _ market ea Mjain street sad th* bride had been a clerk to the Be-wood bakery. They will establish a home Is Bellwood. —The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of th* Methodist church met at the home of Mra. Robert D. Bell Tuesday evening with aa interesting representation. Mm, Mong read the lesson oa "Baa sal Life." 'Quia questions' snddBKueaiona follow*-. A new secretary book wss presented by Mr*. Justus Dsaglam Next*, month masting wiU be held at the home ef Mra C. Rothenberger. Mra. Bell served delicious refreshments. —Mr. Leoriard C. Varnea, prominent business aaaa and banker of Portage, Cambria county, died suddenly last Saturday in the Gupd CentreJ hotel, Johnstown. He has just returned from s visit ta his brother la Ets>S»s-t ttaaty, aad after registering at the hotel complained of being ill and was being escorted to a room, suddenly eoV leaped htt tha eorrodor on the second floor. He waa a prominent citisen of Portage, a member ef the Evangelical church aad the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Varans* waa the owner of the Bellwood garage building oa Main street and the Keystone Lumber company plant on North Tuckahoe street thia borough. Hs was a frequent visitor ta our town. His ~Vidow aad seven children survive, gad among th* children being Ralph , lYaraer ef BeUyiew avenue. The funeral took place Tueaday af- ternoon. of young men of both north and south in th* recent war. The Rev. R| P. Knobel (pronounced the benediction. The audience sang "America" at opening had "Star Spangled Banner"at closing. Boy Scout* decorated the graves. The salute waa fired and taps Bounded. Ths audience was one of the largest ewer known st Logan Valley cemetery. In th* afternoon, Antis cemetery was first to be visited. The crowd was large, many residents of the vicinity joining the the post .and accompanying delegation. Lincoln Henry presided. The Rev. L. E. Wilson offered prayer and the oration was delivered by R F. Taylor "Our Heoric Dead" was the theme Snd he paid them high tribute. Boy Scouts decorated the graves. The (Salute was fired sad tap* sounded. At Charlottesville, another large 'company ha* assembled, W. R. Fuoss Introduced the Ber. L. E. Wi»on as Speaker. Th* minister epoke of the the past sad of the need of heroism (along other lines now. The Boy Scout- strewed ths graves with flowers. After the salute and taps the procession moved to Mt Zion cemetery, where citisens had come to help pay honor to th* soldiers of other days. The program waa carried out there also, th* oration being delivered by the Re*/. L. E. WSlson BACH PENSION GIVEN Over 8890 in back pension and 880 a month from the peasant time will be allowed Richard F. Hilder, 181 Bedford street Hillidaystburg, it was announced at the office of Representative J. Banks Kurtz Wednesday. Hilder, who is a disabled veteran filed the pension clair April 7, 1881, hat because of lack of sufficient evidence that hi* disabilities were services connected, th* Veteran, administration would net past it favorably. Additional evidence presented ts His bureau by Harts caused the bureau to take favorable action oa Mn chum, aad allow back pension from the time that It waa jt-Sd. I *s» —Bland Bark, along the state highway at Tipton, ha* been opened for turn summer month*. It is oae ef the popular pleasure leauiU ia this section, and throughout tthe summer k visited hy hundreds' sf per- 61 feet,'10 inches Due to t-ts double dad control,, itbe L-6 operates with equal efficiency from .either end. It developas 2600 horsepower at 37.8 miles an hour, with 24,800 pounds tractive power. All possible parte are inter- 'changeable with part of the Pennsylvania's new electric passenger locomotive types, ths P-5 -id the 0-1, thus introducing iB bothpasaenger aad freight engines the highest degree of flexibility in adapting them to the needs of the service, i QUIET ALONG THE JUNIATA It ia getting quiet along the Juniata, even though a few shot is heard now and then. Lewistown, Which haa long been a theatre of activity, is aow* about to get * jolt fn the suspension of one of it* Reading industries, aa the following from the Beltville Times indicates: Announcement by, Mr. W. W. Staintou, superintendent of the Via- 1*0 Company, it ia to the efjtect that (the Lewistown mill will be closed down for a month, starting June 8. Present pans call* for the re-opening of the large mill on or about July 6. Present business conditions waa given as the reason for ths closing of the mill which will greatly affect Lewistown and surrounding communities. - Bellville has a number of male and female employes that will be affected by tha Shutdown. ,' Information ws* also given out that the Susquehanna Silk Mill closed business operations Tuesday of last week for aa indefinite period. No date haa been set for tha opening of the silk mill. This announcement wa* made public by the plant Superintendent Mr. J. N. Lewis. FELL FROM HORSE Judge Marion D. Patterson suffered a fracture of the right arm ia a fall from hi* horse, Saturday, while preparing to start for a ride through ths country. The accident occured at his farm in Woodbury township: He was i-ported in fair condition last night aad recovered from th* shock of the injury. The ■ accident will aot keep the jurist from hip duties. He is engaged In drafting opinions on a number of cases heard ia laat sadon of equity court aad will work st bis office at Hillidaysburg court house SS usual. t,?Wwmnimta}- -__•_*____. Ia*_*a_c* C—p**j Pay* Evan Th. omah Policie* Had l.arttd It will be remembered that the family of R M Dillon waa almost wiped out by fire that visited their home ia Hensheytown * few weeks Sgo, when five of their children were burned to death in the flames that destroyed their abode. The fir* wa* | a calamitous affair and left the Dillon family to destitute circumstances, with no place to turn for a horn* and a new start The charitably-inclined people of the community cans to their aid aad succeeded in soliciting many household articles that would again re-establish their home. Help came from many sources and a place of abode was secured forthe remaining members of the family on Main atreet thia borough, whieh was nicely furnished with beds, clothing, carpets, table, and chairs, and most every- thng necessary for a home. Mike and hi* family were duty thenlrful for tile substantial kindness hown them by the good citizen* of the community. For a long period of time Mr. Dillon carried insurance on the mem- bens off the family in the Prudential Insurance company, but due to the depression through which we are passing, he was unable.to keep up the payment of the premiums on ths policies and hence they lapsed. Through the effort* of tiie local agent and a number of other interested citisens, the plight of the Dillon f!am|ly waa brought to the attention of the officials of the com- Ipamy and an appeal was made that they he paid at least something on the policies carried. While the company yas aot legally compelled to pay even a copper, yet when th* ■orrowfu) pilght ef the family was brought to their attention and the |PERSONHL_pGRAPHS People Who Visit Here and Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS OF OSR CITIZENS Ga**ta Who At* "ilniitol by Ball. Wood H*a*> P*r*.*al Meatlaa of Theee Wh* VUit To aad Fro accidee^^P^~5_toTs aged 66 and over reported 28 fatal and 877 nonfatal accidents. There were 474 operators with driving experience of a year or more involved in fatal accident* and 9,864 ia non-fatal ones. Forty-one out of State operator* had fatal accidents ia Pennsylvania and 898 non-fat* One*. In 16 fatal and 188 non-fatal accidents, the operator waa reported to have been intoxicated. Operators to 146 fatalities said they had become confused. Passenger ear* were in 487 fatal land 9,644 non-fatal accident* ta the four month* period. The record for other Types of vehicle* was: Commercial, 81 fatal, 1,806 n on-fatal; toxk-bs, three fatal 183 non-fatal; buses, six fatal, 102 non-fatal; motorcycles, 20 fatal, 126 non-fatal. BELLWOOD LADY GRADUATES Mis. Katherine L. Forrest, daughter of Mr. aad Mrs. F. B. Forrest 836 Main street is scheduled to be graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, thia year, she will receive the degree of bachelor, of art. in mathematics and history. Miss Forrest is a member of the Sigma Sigma Delta sorority,- of which she has basa vice president (She has also belonged to the Women* Glee club, th* Education slab, Sad tb* college Y. M. C. A. Before entering Bucknett she attended the Dickinson Seminary at Williamsport I Miss Forrest ia a member of a kslass of more than 200 seniors at Bucknell, most of whom will gradual* Monday, June 6, when Dr. Paul Howard Musser, dean of the college at the University of Pennsylvania, twill make the Commencement address. The others will be graduated at tha summer school Commencement ta August. —Old Man Depression still as with grim teaaoity. —A fine girt baby arrived at th* home ef Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gilmore >on Memorial Day. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Gilmore was Miss Alice Detwiler. —The monthly meeting of ths Woman* Missionary society of the Lutheran church will be held on Friday evening 7:30, ta the Sunday achool room. The subject for the study is "How the Church Grew in Korea." Mr*. F. A. Hamilton will be the leader. AD members sad friends are coi-toDy invited to attend. them lost tiieir lives, til* Prudential company volunteered to pay $360.00 This week Mr. Dillon received a check for'this amount from the insurance company, which will go a great way toward relieving their distress. The agent for the Prudential company is Mr. Patton who resides in the Russell property of Main street. BUSINESS MAN MAS BIRTHDAY Wednesday was the eighty-first anniversary of the birth of Mr. Henry Brunner, for more than a third of a century engaged ta tiie restaurant business to our borough. J-ir place of business for a number of yeara haa been on Main street near the P. R Depot where be has successfully catered to the traveling public and enjoys a large patronage. The day was quiety observed at hi* place of business without any special celebration. Mr. Brunner Was born ta Vienna, Austria,'June 1, 1861, and at the age of 19 yeans 'etame to America and located ta tiie central part of the state. For a period of time he wsjs engaged ta Altoona, but came to Bellwood a number of years ago and engaged in the restaurant business at which he has been quite successful. The Brunner restaurant ia noted for its excellent meals and patrons never tire in praising the service received. Mr. and Mns- Brunner have one son, Harry, who is engaged in the restaurant 'business in Tyrone. The many friends of Mr. Brunner hope he will live to round out many more anniversaries. —We are now in the month Toses as well as brides. The roses will bloom regardless of the depressed times, but we are fearful for the brides. • ■ —Rev. Ben Hei&er, pastor of the Evangelical church, preached an appropriate sermon to the Antis township high school graduates, parents aad friends ta the Methodist church Sunday evening: The seating capacity of the auditorium and Sunday achool rooms were filled while a number stood through the evening. There was expressed a favorable commendation by those who heard the sermon. Rev. Heiser's theme was j "only those who cross th* desert and endure till they reach the mountain top " will succeed with 1 la-ting permanence. , Mr. Henry L» Stoltz, .toe jeweler, spent the week-end with hi* brother Mr. C. A. Stols, at Marion, Ohio. Mr. R S. Vandevander, of Punx- BBtownew, apent a few days this /week with friends in the borough. Mr. sad Mrs. George Holt-apple BBd family of Chambersburg, were Memorial Day visitor, ta ths borough. Mr. and Mrs. John Price sad children of Philipsburg, spent Memorial day, at th* home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Price on Boyles street Miss Martha Madera, daughter of. Mr. and Mn. Daniel Ma-Bra, a nurse ta a Philadelphia hospital, spent several days with her parents on North Tuckahoe street. Mrs. W. B. Dysart of East Third atreet haa gone to Philadelphia, for a visit oil a jfew weeks land is ihe guest of her son-in-law sad daughter Mr. and Ms*. Witmer Brenneman. Mr. Cleon Moffet of Uniontown, Fa, where he ia engaged aa a bond salesman, was an over the week end visitor at the home of-his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mkhon Foffet on South Firat street Mrs. William S. Bell, Miss Sara and William Bell, of Mary Aaa . Forge, visited this week Mint Berth. BeU, daughter and sister who hold*" a responsible position ta one of th* jMNj^j *•*•*;/fitT-hi Silltels _ i.l'-li ,- ., Mr. sad Mas. Kenneth Bentley had daughters, Misses Ruth * aad Helen, of- Ardmore, Pa., were guest over the week iiwd and the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Bower on South Main atreet. Mr. Hoh-rt Mulhollem, of Pittsburg, where he is employed ta the pott office .spent the week end with friends ta the borough, and part of the time wss a guest at the home of his brother, Mr. Scott Mulhollem on Boyles Street Miss Helen McCloskey, one of the school teachers of the borough, spent Memorial Day visiting her sister, Miss Ada Jane McCloskey, who will, te a few weeks, graduate at the University ta Pennsylvania as a dental hygienist. Doctor Bod Mrs. T. L. Wilson, and Mr. and Mra. Ralph Dysart, and Mr. W. B. Dysart spent Monday ta Newton Hamilton, where they witnessed the Memorial Day exercises. It was a big day ta the old town, the citizens having made imuch preparation far the celebration. Mr. A. L. Goss, Mr. Cloyd C. Goes and son Daniel A. Goss, of Bros a* ville, Pa., spent the week end with friend, in the borough. Mr. A. L. Goss will prolong his visit and will spend some time at the home of Mr. BBd Mrs. A. G. Barrett on Stewart street and with relatives in Osceola MUM. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bevan, of Wil- merding, werre guepts at the T. P. Gheer home Maple avenue over the week end. They also spent some time with Mr. Bevan'- father and sister, Mr. George W. Bevan aad Mfce Mary Bevan at State College. Paul is an ardent sportsman aad while here took advantage ef the opportunity, to whip some of the trout streams in Central Pennsylvania. ei« of —It has been sixteen day* aince this section has been visited with a searching rata. Vegetation ia he- ginning to show the effect ef lack of moisture. —The other* day a Bellwood angler who w^ss out fishing almost lost his triuser* as ha attempted to •straddle a barbed wire fence. As he got across th* fence he remarked that the fellow who invented barbed wire for fences should have had it ! js-tfid down his throat before ba i got it so generally on the market. ■_->---. ,*,„,-,\ .jVv,, $y-.'*,i^('i,.''j'i'■
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Title | Bellwood Bulletin 1932-06-02 |
Masthead | Bellwood Bulletin, June 02, 1932, Volume 43 Number 14 |
Volume | 43 |
Issue | 14 |
Description | Weekly newspaper printed about Bellwood Borough, Antis Township and Blair County Pennsylvania |
Publisher | W.F. Balsach |
Date | 1932-06-02 |
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Full Text | ggpHp VOL. XLIII. BELLWOOD, PA AY, JUNE 2. 1082 LOCAL NEWS COLUMN Short Items That Will Interest Oar Reedert THEIR MEMORY IS HONORED ELECTRIC ENGINES IN BfllEF SUMMaRY flF THE WEEK T*re* -*at*gi*g_* Dolag *f Oa* R.nagh Thx CoL aaaa Oar SaUet-Mt* Eajoy —AH ths family reads th* Bulletin. V^^^i . . —For Rent—Ap*rtment—unfurnished or furnished. See 811 Main Street | —A fine baby girl arrived at the home of Thomas Scott Cloaaon at Tipton last Saturday —■The iBlalousij society of shs Presbyterian church will hold a tea at the horn* ef Mrs. J. H, Leffard, oa Orchard street, Friday aftarnoou at 2 o'clock. —There waa a fine community spirit in Bellwood on Memorial day, everybody seemed bent ia doing honor to the soldier dsad and th* fcoldier living. —The automobile was responsible far a" aaja number of death* and .ariose injury to many persons over -he Week BBd. Tha touring season •bw arrived Bad many ar* on th* highway. —Ruth Root Kask, graduate ef Combs Broad St. Conservatory of Musis of Philadelphia, and one of BaQwood* foremost musicians, announces ihat sh* will again reopen bar studio at 811 Main street, far the purpose of teaching Piano aad 'Harmony. —The mortal remains sf soldiers representing ewmxp conflict ia which thi* nation entered are interred in «jh* _ Logan Vafloy cemetery. That* »*a**H«l Sorvico. Hold Ia Logan VaP*r ami Hmarhp raaaal.fla. John M. Anderson post, No. 424 'iatarifan Legion, had charge of Memorial day cefebration. at Logan Valley, Antiii CharlottsviBe and Mt Zion cemeteries. Then, wa* bat oa* Civil War veteranat the services. Thar* ar* two living in Bellwood, hat the illness of John Green leaves only Christopher Dengate the only one of the "Boys in Hue" ia Bellwood able to be oat of door.. The celebration began With the Sunday service in the United Bre- thern church, at which th* Rev. J. sV Mille preached the sermon. Th* Monday morning program started srith th* parade forming at 9 a. m., with J. M. Leader chief mat-hall and ths Spring Mfflls band furnishing music. In the Ha* were autos, con- •eytag Mr. Dengate and foar Spanish War veterans, War Mothers, S»*mber*' of council and ministers; American Legion, Fire company and Boy Scout* marched. Citizens and School children war* in autos aad marching. Lincoln F. Henry, post commander, presided. The Rev. J. F. Anderson, D. D., delivered the invocation. _-> R Gwin read. "Lincoln** Gettysburg Address" and F. A. Hamilton, Logan's Proclamation. A quartet composed of W. A. Dysart, C. A. | Heberling, Harold Troxell and a E. Figard, with A. D. Bechtol accompanist, sang two selections. Robert Lupfer, chairman of th* committee, introduced the *pe..*i, David R Perry, Altoona Attorney. Mr. Perry lauded the valor of those who gave their lives to their country, not only in the civH war, but la other war* aad urged that the day be one of dedication, a* well aadeco- ration, a day of memories that will idlmtt W9&fm sik*l ■•fc-i NO. 14 Big Macklaa* Wil Haal Traia- at L*m Cast Delivery ef th* first experi: tal unit, ef the Pennsylvania road** aew fleet ef electric looomotivea, which will go into ration: on completion ofl tha road's electrific*t_n project tween New'York and Wkshin was announced Wednesday by indent W. W. Atterbury. Designed to haul longer -rains -aster speed than economic*] ition ef steam locomotives perm the asw electric engines will the railroad in -mall groups following extensive trial and test for the first experimental engines. The new 683. KILL 275 PEOESTRIAHS GENEROUS SPIRIT IS SHOWN freight locomotives is known a* Claw L-6. The new engines ar* the first lo-j comotives ever built with rolling' bearings on psaaengtB asm has been' developed ea tha Pownajl'aiila Raw road over the past four years, the, *«*»»•• Wh* Smfum NUght of Way Moot Doatb ""•Iking topped the type of It Involving pedestrians and vehicles ia the first four of the year, according to re- received by the Bureau of way Patrol and Safety. Sixty- pedestriana were killed and 484 non-fatally injured while cross- between intersections where er* wa* no traffic signals and 888 ere injured. Ia the fear month period 276 pedestrian, were killed and 2,890 non- ftally injured. Th* total killed ia aU ■is- of motor vehicle accidents was new L-6 ia the first freight engine,; fatal injuries reported of pedestrian. steam or electric, to be equipped: with the frictionlee* aad easy riding^ hearing*. Approximately 24 per cent Bf 'the Pennsylvania Railroad- coaches are now equipped wtth iei-j ler bearings. Ths roller bearings being used ia E Forty-one pedestrians were killed and 388 non-fatally Injured as a result of walking onto thorouhgfarea from behind parked cars, thirty- nine were killed and 667 injured •while walking or playing is street.. There were 20 fatalities and 44 non- building tha new electric passenger fused to traffic was blamed for 188 locomotive* for -he Pennsylvania,' fatal aad 1,322 non-fatal accident.. transform a 186-ton mass of machinery into a rolling motor that caa ba started' from a deed stop by a ted .*» wis* obstructed men. Roller bearings, according mm Pennsylvania engineer., combine Mth th* smooth flow of current ia* (the electric engine, to eliminate thi pulsating throb of steam power and walking on rural highways against traffic. Eighteen pedestrians were ■Bed *nd 88 injured walking with Sraffie. Twelve killed and 83 of the injured were reported to have been intoxicated at the time. Becoming con la 46 fatal and 468 non-fatal accidents and 10,610 male sad destri- There were 628 male operators Bad 81 women operators involved in distal accidentia and 10,610 male and ESI female driver* in nin-fatal -trashes .Drivers 85 to 64 yean sf result in smoother .tart* and stops; |«*e headed the accident roll with Tha motor of Sam new L-f. ajfcsJoe1 fatal Bad 7,118 non-fatal acci- Snesult of radical hnproveu^t feIdsnts. Twelve operators under 18 motor design in recent yejfrs. ^Mfrf J SB a heavy duty snoonM-*)*, Jjsa LtM of age repeated fatalities aad nonfatal accidents. Tha age ■JU year* \*ea charged k •oldlers, the war ef 1812, the Mexican war, M war, Spanah-Ameri- eaa «-t,.__ the World war, and over all 4-which floated the flag ef their eouStry which they so nobly defended in life. —Hoys* Ardeil Forshey, Pinecroft and afa* Etha Eleanor* Braun FerndaJe, ware united in marriage at the office of Ralph F. Taylor, justice of the pasta, Tuesday evening at 8:80. Mr. Taylor performed the ceremony, which was th*. first Since hi* assuming the office. Mr. Forsehy is employed by tha G. A. Sims, company. He and his bride will1 make tiieir home at Pinecroft —At Grace Lutheran church Thursday evening ef last week at 8:30 o'clock, Mr. John W. Cook and Miss Mary Marie Persing of North Ninth street, ware united in marriage by Rev. R P. Knoebel, til* pastor. Th* groom is on* of the well known proprietors of Cook _ market ea Mjain street sad th* bride had been a clerk to the Be-wood bakery. They will establish a home Is Bellwood. —The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of th* Methodist church met at the home of Mra. Robert D. Bell Tuesday evening with aa interesting representation. Mm, Mong read the lesson oa "Baa sal Life." 'Quia questions' snddBKueaiona follow*-. A new secretary book wss presented by Mr*. Justus Dsaglam Next*, month masting wiU be held at the home ef Mra C. Rothenberger. Mra. Bell served delicious refreshments. —Mr. Leoriard C. Varnea, prominent business aaaa and banker of Portage, Cambria county, died suddenly last Saturday in the Gupd CentreJ hotel, Johnstown. He has just returned from s visit ta his brother la Ets>S»s-t ttaaty, aad after registering at the hotel complained of being ill and was being escorted to a room, suddenly eoV leaped htt tha eorrodor on the second floor. He waa a prominent citisen of Portage, a member ef the Evangelical church aad the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Varans* waa the owner of the Bellwood garage building oa Main street and the Keystone Lumber company plant on North Tuckahoe street thia borough. Hs was a frequent visitor ta our town. His ~Vidow aad seven children survive, gad among th* children being Ralph , lYaraer ef BeUyiew avenue. The funeral took place Tueaday af- ternoon. of young men of both north and south in th* recent war. The Rev. R| P. Knobel (pronounced the benediction. The audience sang "America" at opening had "Star Spangled Banner"at closing. Boy Scout* decorated the graves. The salute waa fired and taps Bounded. Ths audience was one of the largest ewer known st Logan Valley cemetery. In th* afternoon, Antis cemetery was first to be visited. The crowd was large, many residents of the vicinity joining the the post .and accompanying delegation. Lincoln Henry presided. The Rev. L. E. Wilson offered prayer and the oration was delivered by R F. Taylor "Our Heoric Dead" was the theme Snd he paid them high tribute. Boy Scouts decorated the graves. The (Salute was fired sad tap* sounded. At Charlottesville, another large 'company ha* assembled, W. R. Fuoss Introduced the Ber. L. E. Wi»on as Speaker. Th* minister epoke of the the past sad of the need of heroism (along other lines now. The Boy Scout- strewed ths graves with flowers. After the salute and taps the procession moved to Mt Zion cemetery, where citisens had come to help pay honor to th* soldiers of other days. The program waa carried out there also, th* oration being delivered by the Re*/. L. E. WSlson BACH PENSION GIVEN Over 8890 in back pension and 880 a month from the peasant time will be allowed Richard F. Hilder, 181 Bedford street Hillidaystburg, it was announced at the office of Representative J. Banks Kurtz Wednesday. Hilder, who is a disabled veteran filed the pension clair April 7, 1881, hat because of lack of sufficient evidence that hi* disabilities were services connected, th* Veteran, administration would net past it favorably. Additional evidence presented ts His bureau by Harts caused the bureau to take favorable action oa Mn chum, aad allow back pension from the time that It waa jt-Sd. I *s» —Bland Bark, along the state highway at Tipton, ha* been opened for turn summer month*. It is oae ef the popular pleasure leauiU ia this section, and throughout tthe summer k visited hy hundreds' sf per- 61 feet,'10 inches Due to t-ts double dad control,, itbe L-6 operates with equal efficiency from .either end. It developas 2600 horsepower at 37.8 miles an hour, with 24,800 pounds tractive power. All possible parte are inter- 'changeable with part of the Pennsylvania's new electric passenger locomotive types, ths P-5 -id the 0-1, thus introducing iB bothpasaenger aad freight engines the highest degree of flexibility in adapting them to the needs of the service, i QUIET ALONG THE JUNIATA It ia getting quiet along the Juniata, even though a few shot is heard now and then. Lewistown, Which haa long been a theatre of activity, is aow* about to get * jolt fn the suspension of one of it* Reading industries, aa the following from the Beltville Times indicates: Announcement by, Mr. W. W. Staintou, superintendent of the Via- 1*0 Company, it ia to the efjtect that (the Lewistown mill will be closed down for a month, starting June 8. Present pans call* for the re-opening of the large mill on or about July 6. Present business conditions waa given as the reason for ths closing of the mill which will greatly affect Lewistown and surrounding communities. - Bellville has a number of male and female employes that will be affected by tha Shutdown. ,' Information ws* also given out that the Susquehanna Silk Mill closed business operations Tuesday of last week for aa indefinite period. No date haa been set for tha opening of the silk mill. This announcement wa* made public by the plant Superintendent Mr. J. N. Lewis. FELL FROM HORSE Judge Marion D. Patterson suffered a fracture of the right arm ia a fall from hi* horse, Saturday, while preparing to start for a ride through ths country. The accident occured at his farm in Woodbury township: He was i-ported in fair condition last night aad recovered from th* shock of the injury. The ■ accident will aot keep the jurist from hip duties. He is engaged In drafting opinions on a number of cases heard ia laat sadon of equity court aad will work st bis office at Hillidaysburg court house SS usual. t,?Wwmnimta}- -__•_*____. Ia*_*a_c* C—p**j Pay* Evan Th. omah Policie* Had l.arttd It will be remembered that the family of R M Dillon waa almost wiped out by fire that visited their home ia Hensheytown * few weeks Sgo, when five of their children were burned to death in the flames that destroyed their abode. The fir* wa* | a calamitous affair and left the Dillon family to destitute circumstances, with no place to turn for a horn* and a new start The charitably-inclined people of the community cans to their aid aad succeeded in soliciting many household articles that would again re-establish their home. Help came from many sources and a place of abode was secured forthe remaining members of the family on Main atreet thia borough, whieh was nicely furnished with beds, clothing, carpets, table, and chairs, and most every- thng necessary for a home. Mike and hi* family were duty thenlrful for tile substantial kindness hown them by the good citizen* of the community. For a long period of time Mr. Dillon carried insurance on the mem- bens off the family in the Prudential Insurance company, but due to the depression through which we are passing, he was unable.to keep up the payment of the premiums on ths policies and hence they lapsed. Through the effort* of tiie local agent and a number of other interested citisens, the plight of the Dillon f!am|ly waa brought to the attention of the officials of the com- Ipamy and an appeal was made that they he paid at least something on the policies carried. While the company yas aot legally compelled to pay even a copper, yet when th* ■orrowfu) pilght ef the family was brought to their attention and the |PERSONHL_pGRAPHS People Who Visit Here and Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS OF OSR CITIZENS Ga**ta Who At* "ilniitol by Ball. Wood H*a*> P*r*.*al Meatlaa of Theee Wh* VUit To aad Fro accidee^^P^~5_toTs aged 66 and over reported 28 fatal and 877 nonfatal accidents. There were 474 operators with driving experience of a year or more involved in fatal accident* and 9,864 ia non-fatal ones. Forty-one out of State operator* had fatal accidents ia Pennsylvania and 898 non-fat* One*. In 16 fatal and 188 non-fatal accidents, the operator waa reported to have been intoxicated. Operators to 146 fatalities said they had become confused. Passenger ear* were in 487 fatal land 9,644 non-fatal accident* ta the four month* period. The record for other Types of vehicle* was: Commercial, 81 fatal, 1,806 n on-fatal; toxk-bs, three fatal 183 non-fatal; buses, six fatal, 102 non-fatal; motorcycles, 20 fatal, 126 non-fatal. BELLWOOD LADY GRADUATES Mis. Katherine L. Forrest, daughter of Mr. aad Mrs. F. B. Forrest 836 Main street is scheduled to be graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, thia year, she will receive the degree of bachelor, of art. in mathematics and history. Miss Forrest is a member of the Sigma Sigma Delta sorority,- of which she has basa vice president (She has also belonged to the Women* Glee club, th* Education slab, Sad tb* college Y. M. C. A. Before entering Bucknett she attended the Dickinson Seminary at Williamsport I Miss Forrest ia a member of a kslass of more than 200 seniors at Bucknell, most of whom will gradual* Monday, June 6, when Dr. Paul Howard Musser, dean of the college at the University of Pennsylvania, twill make the Commencement address. The others will be graduated at tha summer school Commencement ta August. —Old Man Depression still as with grim teaaoity. —A fine girt baby arrived at th* home ef Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gilmore >on Memorial Day. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Gilmore was Miss Alice Detwiler. —The monthly meeting of ths Woman* Missionary society of the Lutheran church will be held on Friday evening 7:30, ta the Sunday achool room. The subject for the study is "How the Church Grew in Korea." Mr*. F. A. Hamilton will be the leader. AD members sad friends are coi-toDy invited to attend. them lost tiieir lives, til* Prudential company volunteered to pay $360.00 This week Mr. Dillon received a check for'this amount from the insurance company, which will go a great way toward relieving their distress. The agent for the Prudential company is Mr. Patton who resides in the Russell property of Main street. BUSINESS MAN MAS BIRTHDAY Wednesday was the eighty-first anniversary of the birth of Mr. Henry Brunner, for more than a third of a century engaged ta tiie restaurant business to our borough. J-ir place of business for a number of yeara haa been on Main street near the P. R Depot where be has successfully catered to the traveling public and enjoys a large patronage. The day was quiety observed at hi* place of business without any special celebration. Mr. Brunner Was born ta Vienna, Austria,'June 1, 1861, and at the age of 19 yeans 'etame to America and located ta tiie central part of the state. For a period of time he wsjs engaged ta Altoona, but came to Bellwood a number of years ago and engaged in the restaurant business at which he has been quite successful. The Brunner restaurant ia noted for its excellent meals and patrons never tire in praising the service received. Mr. and Mns- Brunner have one son, Harry, who is engaged in the restaurant 'business in Tyrone. The many friends of Mr. Brunner hope he will live to round out many more anniversaries. —We are now in the month Toses as well as brides. The roses will bloom regardless of the depressed times, but we are fearful for the brides. • ■ —Rev. Ben Hei&er, pastor of the Evangelical church, preached an appropriate sermon to the Antis township high school graduates, parents aad friends ta the Methodist church Sunday evening: The seating capacity of the auditorium and Sunday achool rooms were filled while a number stood through the evening. There was expressed a favorable commendation by those who heard the sermon. Rev. Heiser's theme was j "only those who cross th* desert and endure till they reach the mountain top " will succeed with 1 la-ting permanence. , Mr. Henry L» Stoltz, .toe jeweler, spent the week-end with hi* brother Mr. C. A. Stols, at Marion, Ohio. Mr. R S. Vandevander, of Punx- BBtownew, apent a few days this /week with friends in the borough. Mr. sad Mrs. George Holt-apple BBd family of Chambersburg, were Memorial Day visitor, ta ths borough. Mr. and Mrs. John Price sad children of Philipsburg, spent Memorial day, at th* home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Price on Boyles street Miss Martha Madera, daughter of. Mr. and Mn. Daniel Ma-Bra, a nurse ta a Philadelphia hospital, spent several days with her parents on North Tuckahoe street. Mrs. W. B. Dysart of East Third atreet haa gone to Philadelphia, for a visit oil a jfew weeks land is ihe guest of her son-in-law sad daughter Mr. and Ms*. Witmer Brenneman. Mr. Cleon Moffet of Uniontown, Fa, where he ia engaged aa a bond salesman, was an over the week end visitor at the home of-his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mkhon Foffet on South Firat street Mrs. William S. Bell, Miss Sara and William Bell, of Mary Aaa . Forge, visited this week Mint Berth. BeU, daughter and sister who hold*" a responsible position ta one of th* jMNj^j *•*•*;/fitT-hi Silltels _ i.l'-li ,- ., Mr. sad Mas. Kenneth Bentley had daughters, Misses Ruth * aad Helen, of- Ardmore, Pa., were guest over the week iiwd and the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Bower on South Main atreet. Mr. Hoh-rt Mulhollem, of Pittsburg, where he is employed ta the pott office .spent the week end with friends ta the borough, and part of the time wss a guest at the home of his brother, Mr. Scott Mulhollem on Boyles Street Miss Helen McCloskey, one of the school teachers of the borough, spent Memorial Day visiting her sister, Miss Ada Jane McCloskey, who will, te a few weeks, graduate at the University ta Pennsylvania as a dental hygienist. Doctor Bod Mrs. T. L. Wilson, and Mr. and Mra. Ralph Dysart, and Mr. W. B. Dysart spent Monday ta Newton Hamilton, where they witnessed the Memorial Day exercises. It was a big day ta the old town, the citizens having made imuch preparation far the celebration. Mr. A. L. Goss, Mr. Cloyd C. Goes and son Daniel A. Goss, of Bros a* ville, Pa., spent the week end with friend, in the borough. Mr. A. L. Goss will prolong his visit and will spend some time at the home of Mr. BBd Mrs. A. G. Barrett on Stewart street and with relatives in Osceola MUM. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bevan, of Wil- merding, werre guepts at the T. P. Gheer home Maple avenue over the week end. They also spent some time with Mr. Bevan'- father and sister, Mr. George W. Bevan aad Mfce Mary Bevan at State College. Paul is an ardent sportsman aad while here took advantage ef the opportunity, to whip some of the trout streams in Central Pennsylvania. ei« of —It has been sixteen day* aince this section has been visited with a searching rata. Vegetation ia he- ginning to show the effect ef lack of moisture. —The other* day a Bellwood angler who w^ss out fishing almost lost his triuser* as ha attempted to •straddle a barbed wire fence. As he got across th* fence he remarked that the fellow who invented barbed wire for fences should have had it ! js-tfid down his throat before ba i got it so generally on the market. ■_->---. ,*,„,-,\ .jVv,, $y-.'*,i^('i,.''j'i'■ |
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