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" .-'v-*^--, * **p*m dlfotfai) VOL. XXXIV. ttllmt. Name Index **• BELLWOOD, PA., mURSDAY, MAY 5, 1021. **********************m***9***»M NO 11 *fAPJS**aa***' .1 :: ■i LOCAL IK COLUMN Short Items That Will Inter- eat Our Readers BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE WEEK tetee NrssnpHs Oase*rslst is* ■•lag* Osr Rnbsorihar* Bajey. —Mis* Lillian Jeffries, who hss been in delicate health for some months psst and who was taken suddenly ill a iew days ago, ia now much improved, whieh is gratifying news to her many friends. -—Last Tuesday Jacob Fuoss snd fsmily, who bsvs been residents ot onr town for the psst twenty years, snd residing on * Sooth First street, moved to Altoona. Msny friends regretted to see tbem leave oa. —Samuel Fisher, sged 67 years, died at the Blair county homs Isst Sunday at 1 o'elook. He wsa s wsll known aboemaker snd nntil recently worked for G. M. Weaver on Cambria atreet. Ss was born in Lebanon oonnty, where the remains were taken tor interment. -r-Erwin Miller, the well know fisherman of the north side angled for speckled beauties in Spring ran, near Bellefonte two days Isst wssk and came home, with forty-five of the finest specimens brought to town ao fa>* this season. Most of them measured from ten to sixteen inches in length. Edgar M. Myers, of Johnstowu, where he is engaged in the au- . tomobile business, apent last Saturday st ths homs of his parents on Main strsst. He was a caller at onr office and we were pleased to learn tbst hs is meeting with mnch success Edgar baa msny friends in his home town who sre always glad to aee him. .—Renewals and new membership cards tots ling 508 hsve been issued by the Bellwood] Y. M. C. A. since the drive was started about ten daya ago. The solicitors bava met with gratifying encouragement and it means a big boost tor the Y. If yon have not yet taken oat s card, hand a dollar and yonr name to ths solicitors, who take pleasure in io enrolling yoa ss a member. —Tbe Wheeler Brothers circus which exhibited in onr town on Wednesday encountered - fain throughout the afternoon snd svsning. It is said to be a good show, bat the attendance, das to weather conditions, was small in oar town. The show left early this morning for Mill Hall, where it will exhibit today, after which i. will go to the northern part of the atate, aud then into Cansds. —Ftty-two foreign-born reai dents of Bloir oonnty became citi- xens ot tbe United States Wednes dsy st ths spring term of naturalisation court, held at Hollidays- burg. Ths oases of twenty applicants for admission waft continued for ignorance and vinous otber reasons, to give tbe apj lLants tims to brash np snd appear later for examination. One applicant was refussd admission because of fsilo re to produce tbe proper witnesses.. The court wss opened with Jndgs Thomss J. Baldrige presiding and ths msn were examined by W.'A. Eiefer, an official sxsmisr from Pittsburg. Oa ' account of tbe unusually Isrgs number ot applicant*, the court, sxaminer sad clerks wsre kept bnsy nntil 1 o'clock, st which tims the day's work was completed. J.CHUNTER DM RETIRED LIST Allsr Periy Tssrs si Fattfcfsl Isrvle* ttsss Bsvs art Oat On Thursday svsning, April 28, twenty-one railroad man journeyed by automobiles to tbe resi- nenos of J. 0. Hunter, two miles north of Bellwood to preeent him with an essy chair snd s purse of money. Mr. Hunter wss until recently first trick yard master on the Gresson divisioh ol this plsce, and wss pensioned as of April 1, 1921, through the operation of tbe pension regulations, having reached the age of 70 yesrs, after rounding out forty years' continuous service with the Pennsylvsnis Railroad company. In presenting the gifts snd commenting on Mr. Hunter's long years ot servioe with ths compsny, W. M. Ermine, trainmaster, ssid: "Mr. J. 0. Hunter, or perhaps better known to all ot us ss "Cal," we come to yonr home this evening to compliment yoo upon rounding out approximately forty years of continuous railroad servioe without a bresk, dating from and including tbs year 1881, which hss justly entitled yoo to retirement.under the rules snd regulations ot the company, a res ord whieh you aboold be proud to possess. "I find thst yonr first work was that ot weigh master and clerk under the supervision of the lets B. G. Fordt as superintendent, st whioh time tbe road was known as tbe Bell's Gap railroad, snd at tbat time s narrow gauge track. Later you entered the train service, in the several capacities snd before leaving this branch of ths work wss promoted to conductor. Following this you wsrs selected ss yard master, which position yoo held up to tbe time of yonr retirement. "I wish to quote three words which seems most appropriate on this occasion, namely, tbst yon were *plumb, level snd square,' and I believe tbat I voice tbe sentiment of all with whom you came in contact during yoni official reign as yard master, and tbat it was always your idesi to give everyone a square deal. "On behalt ot your many friends Ism most happy to present to you two gifts, and while using the easy chair that it will refresh yonr memory of the days whsn yon were actively engaged with the donors. "In conclusion, we wish yon and yours a prosperous, long snd happy Ufa." Others who made fitting remarks were L. B. Miller, 8amuel Mundorft, Clark Cherry, W. A. Hautb and E. M. Cherry. L. C. Miller succeeded Mr. Hunter ss yard master, aad his msoy years of experience hss fit- sad bim for ths responsible position. Thoss present wsre: W. M. Ermine, F. M. Hopkins, H. A. Vandevander, L. C. Milter, Clyde Davis, J. J. Mulbolen, Qt. L. Sbsfler, F. H. Kostaborder, J. W. Rice, Samuel Mundorft, J. E. Caswell, Clark Cherry, Frank McFalls, C. M. Estep, J. T. Leddy. Josiah Markley, 8. H. Msrkley.J. H. Leftsrd, E. M. Cherry snd W. A. Hsnth. Io leaving, alter having partaken of sumptuous repast whioh was prepared and served by tbe hostess, they sll wished Mr. Winter s long snd prosperous bsppy life. SERMON TO THE GRADUATES IO.S.HARNER ENTERS INTO REST Olas* ol Aatta Teviafcis fllfk Sokool aad Otk*rsI*ar FIs* Diicoas* H*i*rity Oltisss Joins tee Ornt Attn- a Skort Ulsass Lsst Snndsy evening the main j • There wss much sorrow in our suditonom, Sunday Jschool room f town last Saturday morning when and galeries of the Methodiftj the announcement was made that church were -filled with attentive -Russell B. Harner bsd psssed listeners, gathered to give atteo- away, death having ensued at the tion to the baccalaureate sermon [Mercy hospital in Altoona, where preached by Rev. Frank T. Bell-, ie bad been taken a few days pre- pastor of the churoh, to tbe twelve vions, suffering from an aggra graduates aod friends of the An-' [fated attack of appendicitis. Two tis towuship high school. The tfreeks previous he bad been tak- scbool building situated on Mar- Jen ill with intestinal trouble tin street is a credit skin to the -which, was later diagnosed as ap- borough high school, and eacb .peudicitis snd in the hope of sav year Prof Dill man produces a f$ng his life he was taken to the —Lsst Friday a fine boy 'baby arrived in ths home of Jobn G. Cornmesser at Tipton. This makes number three in ths golden cbsin. Mother and new srrivsl sre doing wsll. $&•.'■•*' creditable graduating class. Rev. Bell used Romans 8:87 ns ths text, a victorious life through Christ, sod in a well worded sermon praised America snd ber public school systsm, whioh in founded on tbe Bible's teaching, which wss strongly and beautifully portrayed. The final to tbe class were A, B. C: Appreciation by the pupils for those concerned up to the victorious snd. Better as the years advance, Md character the dearest and moat prized asset of life. Ralph Wolfgang, of Tyrone, rendered a beautifnl solo. Tbe services closed with the congregation singing in a spirited way Onward, Christian Soldiers. Tbe young ladies of tbis class are to be congratulated for tbeir perseverance and interest they bave shown by their crowning day of graduation. Tbey wore grey gowns and caps, were,nearly/ all ot one size and made a fine «*fr*4skf»ard snd an unher. He Was con ospital wbere an operation was rformed Wednesdsy .of Isst eek, but too -late sad dssth fi frtsiiy conquered at the time stated. Russell B. Hsrner wss oue of Bellwood's most excellent citizens and bad been located bere for a number ot years, snd during tbis less wss a fsithfnl employs of tbs R. R., holding the position of clerk in the store bouse on ths ^Bellwood branch. In early life ae learned the drug; business, bnt .-he could not endure the confinement incident to indoor lite and eought outside employment- For some time be had been employed ln s drug store in Philadelphia, which was previous to locating in bur town. ; He was born at Littlestown, fete Wis county, Sept. 80, 1867, and throughout sll bis lifs hs was a faithful snd consistent Christian, a member of tbe Methodist church, and at the time of his death wss a member of the official pearance. class will No doubt next year's be represented with .young men, ss there are s number in the clause*. L OF P. ENJOY 010 EVENING firs* Diiress Boston! ss Candidal*, Followed by Bats Tbe regularly weekly meeting of Bellwood lodge No. 181, Kn igbta ot Pythias, held in the I. 0. O. F. bail last Monday even- day evening, Was msrked by one ot tbe most pleasant in the bis. tory ot the local lodge. By special dispensation, of tbe grand lodge tbs three degrees were conferred upon s candidate. Ths local lodge men were assaated in the work bv the degree team of Singing Spring lodge No. 127, of Tyrone, which, along with quite a number of members, came to our town for the express purpose of conferring the degiees. The degree team ot Sinking Spring lodge is very proficient and tbe members bave ths work at their finger tips. It was s great pleasure to tbe members of ths local lodge to witness the conferring of the degrees, which required over hours' time. When tbe conferring of the degrees hsd been finished tbe members snd visiting brothers listened to s few short talks, alter whieh the visitors were escorted to tbe Gilmore restaurant in the Corn- mssser block, where a dainty Inoeh wss enjoyed. et ss latest At tbs homs of tbe parents, H. B. and Rosie P. Estep, of North Tockaboe strset, Rslph Cornelius, tbeir baby son died at 1.42 Monday evening, of convulsions. Ths little boy wss born September 18, 1920. Surviving srs tbe parents, two brothers snd two sisters, Gerald, Clyde, Almeida and Florence. Strictly private funeral service were held at the home at 8 o'olock Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in Antis cemetery. slant in attendance upon ohuroh services and died full of saving grace. His.triends were many in onr town snd there bss been much sympathy expressed for the sorrowing wife and bis little ones. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Americans and the Improved Order ot Red Men. . He wss married Jan. 29, 1918, to Miss Martha Fleming, who survives him with two sons, Harold and Albert. His aged mother Mrs. Althala Harner, of Littles- town, is lying seriously ill and could not be told of ber sop's death. Foar brothers and a sister survive—Morris Harner, ot Jersey Oity; Guy and Jordon, of New .York; Ross, ot Philadelphia-; Mis« Jennie, of Littlestown. Funeral services were held at tbe home of his father-in-law, O. S. Fleming, on Sooth Second street Tuesday afternoon at 2.80 o'elook, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. Frank T. Bell. Members of the orders of which he wss a member were in attendanoe. Tbe floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment wss mado in tbe Logan Valley cemetery. MRS. JOHN VSIGHN. At her home on Tuckahoe street Aculina Nagino, wife ot John Veighn, died Friday evening of heart failure. She was born in Italy Febhary 5, 1876, and came to tbis country a number of years ago. Her husband and a large family survive her. Mr. snd Mrs. Veign are among tbe most highly esteemed Italian residents of onr town snd her desth is deeply regretted. Mass was celebrated in St Joseph's Catholic ehureh st 9 o'clock Monday morning. Interment in Logan Valley cemtery. COMMENCEMENT ON FRIDAY AstisTovsskts Bisk School WUl Brad- sal* Tw*lv* Toting LsdTss The thirteenth annual commencement exercises of tbs Antis township high school will be held in the First Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening, when twelve young ladies who bave faithfully pursued the course will receive their diplomas. This is sn important event in tbe lives ot these young persons and tbeir friendsiheartily congratulate thsm upon having succeeded so well. An interesting program has been paepared for the occasion and all who attend will be well repaid, and which is as follows: M.rob... - Selected OrobMtr* Invoestioo Rev. H. R. D ok Psstor United Evangelical ohuroh Music........ _,....—..*... SeUotrd Orobestrs Orstlon...... j| ..... Woodrow Wilsoo Edo* Dolevett Farewell San*;...... .Senior Qasnett* Commencement address, Dr. V*o Ormei * Jnol.L College, Huntingdon, P., Music... Selected OrobMtr* Presentation, Salt* Dsugberty and El • ber Hlobardson OratloD ........B» Ao American Marv Yobn Parting Graduation Song Senior Ot***. Presentation of Diplomas, H. B, Steveus President Sohool Board Benediction.... Rev. B. R. Dlok MllllS ."........,..... Seleoted • Orchestra —The heavy downpour of rain on Wednesday has thoroughly saturated* the ground. Now mind nature responding. Asked Par fsapkias' Lit* Imprlsomant Notice hss been given by Attorneys Jobn H. McCann and Charles S. Evans, sounsel fur George C. Tompkins, now in Blair couuty jail under sentence of death tOr the mufder of Mtt. Csrolins Humphries, ia Cambria county, tbat an application for commutation to life imprisonment will be presented to tbe board ot pardons at Harrisburg on Wednesday, May 18, The reason set forth in the application sre: First, that publio feeling is so intense in Cambria and Blair counties tbat it is impossible to secure bim a fair trial aod that tbe jury which convicted tbe defendant was influenced by public opinion; second, that-the defendant at the time ot the tragedy was insane snd did not know the difference between right'and wrong and tbat he is insane at tbe present time; third, for the further reason that the board ot pardons may have the defendant examined mentally and physically by an irapartil alien. The governor has fixed the week of May 23 as the time for the electrocution of Tompkins. L. B. Bland in Anto Accident Ludwig B. Bland, one otour substantial citizens and Well known coal operators, while motoring near the bridge which spans tbe Little Juniata river at Tipton, met with an accident Tuesday forenoon tbst might hsve proven more serious. He was moving along at a moderate rate of speed and in the act of turning out for an automobile and some men coming in ths opposite direction, he drove too close to tbe side of the road, when bis car turned turtle, pinioning him underneath. Willing hands came to his rescue and righted the car and found Mr. Bland not muoh ths worse of his unfortunate experience, escaping with a fow slight bruises. The accident put tbe osr oot of commission aad it was towed to the Bellwood Qarage tor repairs. Mr. Bland's many friends sre glad to know tha*, he^ ssesfsrl so fortunately. PERSONAI^PARAGRAPHS People Who Visit Here end Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS OF OOR CITIZENS oo*»is wsa Sn bt*rt*ia*i at w*n***A n*s»s fsrssssl Mastlss si TS—* WhsTrsvalT* aad Pre. Mrs. Dale Cherry snd Mrs. George Steel sre representing Camp 255, P.O. of A., st the stste convention which is being held ' at Harrisburg. U. 8. Flick and wite sud son Robert of South First street, snd Earl B. Mong, wife and daughter Aileen, of Clark street, were over Sunday visitors in Philadelphia. D. Dale Brant, former manager of the Shatter store in this place, bot for the past fow months a resident of Mt. Union, where he is cashier of tbe First National bank, was s Bellwood visitor Mondsy svsning. Mrs W. G. Boyd returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday, stter a visit ot s month st the home ot her sister, Mrs. J. I. Rightooor on South Firet street. She slso spent some time in an Ohio tows, where yer husband is employed. Mr. E. P. Bracken and wife, ot Chicago, stopped off iu Bellwood one day last wssk on thsir wsy homs from Nsw York city, to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ford on Bellview avenue. Mr. Bracken is first vice president of the Chicago, Burling tou k Quincy railroad. , Boy Fleming, ot Northumber-r -.*«.&; Jiaffy $mtemr*i%rom&± sville; Malcolm Fleming, of Washington, Pa.; and Charles Fleming, a student st tbe Belle- fonts academy, were at home on Tuesday to attend ths tuners! of their brother-in-law, Russell Harner. Henry Brnnner, E. E. Stone and L. B. Bland, motored io tbe latter's car to State College, where they attended the Fstner'a Day exeroises of the college. They returned homs late at nigbt greatly delighted with tbe events of the day. Miss Nellie Givin ot North Second street, bus gone ■ to Philadelphia, where shs will take a six-months special course for commercial teachers in Pierce's business college. Miss Givin is a bright young lsdy snd tor some time psst hss been employed ss a clerk by ths P. R. B. company, and previous to this she has been one of the successful school teac- hers of the borough. Charles F. Jackson returned home Wednesday rooming from Collegeville, Montgomery county, where ha had been celled ten dsys ago, owing to bis fatber-in-law, C. G. Wood having met w*th an accident while assisting in demolishing an old building, when tbe roof tell npon him and broke a bone in one of his legs between the knee aod thigh, ss well as otherwise injuring him. —United Evsngelieal church, R. H. Dick, pastor. Sunday school 9.80; preaching 10.80 a. m., theme, "The Mother's Reward ;" K. L. C. E. (5.46; preaching 7.80 p. m., theme, "Duty to Patents." —A brass band has bean organized in tbe Boy Scoot troop of this plsce. Tha interest snd aid of tha town is earnestly soiieitsd snd in return the band will heat the servioe of the public. Anyone having a contribution or an instrument will kindly give asms te Bslph F. Tsylor, Charles Gheer or tha scoutmaster. Hi mi nil i MJrililttMMliii
Object Description
Title | Bellwood Bulletin 1921-05-05 |
Masthead | Bellwood Bulletin, May 05, 1921, Volume 34 Number 11 |
Volume | 34 |
Issue | 11 |
Description | Weekly newspaper printed about Bellwood Borough, Antis Township and Blair County Pennsylvania |
Publisher | W.F. Balsach |
Date | 1921-05-05 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Blair County; Bellwood |
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Full Text | " .-'v-*^--, * **p*m dlfotfai) VOL. XXXIV. ttllmt. Name Index **• BELLWOOD, PA., mURSDAY, MAY 5, 1021. **********************m***9***»M NO 11 *fAPJS**aa***' .1 :: ■i LOCAL IK COLUMN Short Items That Will Inter- eat Our Readers BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE WEEK tetee NrssnpHs Oase*rslst is* ■•lag* Osr Rnbsorihar* Bajey. —Mis* Lillian Jeffries, who hss been in delicate health for some months psst and who was taken suddenly ill a iew days ago, ia now much improved, whieh is gratifying news to her many friends. -—Last Tuesday Jacob Fuoss snd fsmily, who bsvs been residents ot onr town for the psst twenty years, snd residing on * Sooth First street, moved to Altoona. Msny friends regretted to see tbem leave oa. —Samuel Fisher, sged 67 years, died at the Blair county homs Isst Sunday at 1 o'elook. He wsa s wsll known aboemaker snd nntil recently worked for G. M. Weaver on Cambria atreet. Ss was born in Lebanon oonnty, where the remains were taken tor interment. -r-Erwin Miller, the well know fisherman of the north side angled for speckled beauties in Spring ran, near Bellefonte two days Isst wssk and came home, with forty-five of the finest specimens brought to town ao fa>* this season. Most of them measured from ten to sixteen inches in length. Edgar M. Myers, of Johnstowu, where he is engaged in the au- . tomobile business, apent last Saturday st ths homs of his parents on Main strsst. He was a caller at onr office and we were pleased to learn tbst hs is meeting with mnch success Edgar baa msny friends in his home town who sre always glad to aee him. .—Renewals and new membership cards tots ling 508 hsve been issued by the Bellwood] Y. M. C. A. since the drive was started about ten daya ago. The solicitors bava met with gratifying encouragement and it means a big boost tor the Y. If yon have not yet taken oat s card, hand a dollar and yonr name to ths solicitors, who take pleasure in io enrolling yoa ss a member. —Tbe Wheeler Brothers circus which exhibited in onr town on Wednesday encountered - fain throughout the afternoon snd svsning. It is said to be a good show, bat the attendance, das to weather conditions, was small in oar town. The show left early this morning for Mill Hall, where it will exhibit today, after which i. will go to the northern part of the atate, aud then into Cansds. —Ftty-two foreign-born reai dents of Bloir oonnty became citi- xens ot tbe United States Wednes dsy st ths spring term of naturalisation court, held at Hollidays- burg. Ths oases of twenty applicants for admission waft continued for ignorance and vinous otber reasons, to give tbe apj lLants tims to brash np snd appear later for examination. One applicant was refussd admission because of fsilo re to produce tbe proper witnesses.. The court wss opened with Jndgs Thomss J. Baldrige presiding and ths msn were examined by W.'A. Eiefer, an official sxsmisr from Pittsburg. Oa ' account of tbe unusually Isrgs number ot applicant*, the court, sxaminer sad clerks wsre kept bnsy nntil 1 o'clock, st which tims the day's work was completed. J.CHUNTER DM RETIRED LIST Allsr Periy Tssrs si Fattfcfsl Isrvle* ttsss Bsvs art Oat On Thursday svsning, April 28, twenty-one railroad man journeyed by automobiles to tbe resi- nenos of J. 0. Hunter, two miles north of Bellwood to preeent him with an essy chair snd s purse of money. Mr. Hunter wss until recently first trick yard master on the Gresson divisioh ol this plsce, and wss pensioned as of April 1, 1921, through the operation of tbe pension regulations, having reached the age of 70 yesrs, after rounding out forty years' continuous service with the Pennsylvsnis Railroad company. In presenting the gifts snd commenting on Mr. Hunter's long years ot servioe with ths compsny, W. M. Ermine, trainmaster, ssid: "Mr. J. 0. Hunter, or perhaps better known to all ot us ss "Cal," we come to yonr home this evening to compliment yoo upon rounding out approximately forty years of continuous railroad servioe without a bresk, dating from and including tbs year 1881, which hss justly entitled yoo to retirement.under the rules snd regulations ot the company, a res ord whieh you aboold be proud to possess. "I find thst yonr first work was that ot weigh master and clerk under the supervision of the lets B. G. Fordt as superintendent, st whioh time tbe road was known as tbe Bell's Gap railroad, snd at tbat time s narrow gauge track. Later you entered the train service, in the several capacities snd before leaving this branch of ths work wss promoted to conductor. Following this you wsrs selected ss yard master, which position yoo held up to tbe time of yonr retirement. "I wish to quote three words which seems most appropriate on this occasion, namely, tbst yon were *plumb, level snd square,' and I believe tbat I voice tbe sentiment of all with whom you came in contact during yoni official reign as yard master, and tbat it was always your idesi to give everyone a square deal. "On behalt ot your many friends Ism most happy to present to you two gifts, and while using the easy chair that it will refresh yonr memory of the days whsn yon were actively engaged with the donors. "In conclusion, we wish yon and yours a prosperous, long snd happy Ufa." Others who made fitting remarks were L. B. Miller, 8amuel Mundorft, Clark Cherry, W. A. Hautb and E. M. Cherry. L. C. Miller succeeded Mr. Hunter ss yard master, aad his msoy years of experience hss fit- sad bim for ths responsible position. Thoss present wsre: W. M. Ermine, F. M. Hopkins, H. A. Vandevander, L. C. Milter, Clyde Davis, J. J. Mulbolen, Qt. L. Sbsfler, F. H. Kostaborder, J. W. Rice, Samuel Mundorft, J. E. Caswell, Clark Cherry, Frank McFalls, C. M. Estep, J. T. Leddy. Josiah Markley, 8. H. Msrkley.J. H. Leftsrd, E. M. Cherry snd W. A. Hsnth. Io leaving, alter having partaken of sumptuous repast whioh was prepared and served by tbe hostess, they sll wished Mr. Winter s long snd prosperous bsppy life. SERMON TO THE GRADUATES IO.S.HARNER ENTERS INTO REST Olas* ol Aatta Teviafcis fllfk Sokool aad Otk*rsI*ar FIs* Diicoas* H*i*rity Oltisss Joins tee Ornt Attn- a Skort Ulsass Lsst Snndsy evening the main j • There wss much sorrow in our suditonom, Sunday Jschool room f town last Saturday morning when and galeries of the Methodiftj the announcement was made that church were -filled with attentive -Russell B. Harner bsd psssed listeners, gathered to give atteo- away, death having ensued at the tion to the baccalaureate sermon [Mercy hospital in Altoona, where preached by Rev. Frank T. Bell-, ie bad been taken a few days pre- pastor of the churoh, to tbe twelve vions, suffering from an aggra graduates aod friends of the An-' [fated attack of appendicitis. Two tis towuship high school. The tfreeks previous he bad been tak- scbool building situated on Mar- Jen ill with intestinal trouble tin street is a credit skin to the -which, was later diagnosed as ap- borough high school, and eacb .peudicitis snd in the hope of sav year Prof Dill man produces a f$ng his life he was taken to the —Lsst Friday a fine boy 'baby arrived in ths home of Jobn G. Cornmesser at Tipton. This makes number three in ths golden cbsin. Mother and new srrivsl sre doing wsll. $&•.'■•*' creditable graduating class. Rev. Bell used Romans 8:87 ns ths text, a victorious life through Christ, sod in a well worded sermon praised America snd ber public school systsm, whioh in founded on tbe Bible's teaching, which wss strongly and beautifully portrayed. The final to tbe class were A, B. C: Appreciation by the pupils for those concerned up to the victorious snd. Better as the years advance, Md character the dearest and moat prized asset of life. Ralph Wolfgang, of Tyrone, rendered a beautifnl solo. Tbe services closed with the congregation singing in a spirited way Onward, Christian Soldiers. Tbe young ladies of tbis class are to be congratulated for tbeir perseverance and interest they bave shown by their crowning day of graduation. Tbey wore grey gowns and caps, were,nearly/ all ot one size and made a fine «*fr*4skf»ard snd an unher. He Was con ospital wbere an operation was rformed Wednesdsy .of Isst eek, but too -late sad dssth fi frtsiiy conquered at the time stated. Russell B. Hsrner wss oue of Bellwood's most excellent citizens and bad been located bere for a number ot years, snd during tbis less wss a fsithfnl employs of tbs R. R., holding the position of clerk in the store bouse on ths ^Bellwood branch. In early life ae learned the drug; business, bnt .-he could not endure the confinement incident to indoor lite and eought outside employment- For some time be had been employed ln s drug store in Philadelphia, which was previous to locating in bur town. ; He was born at Littlestown, fete Wis county, Sept. 80, 1867, and throughout sll bis lifs hs was a faithful snd consistent Christian, a member of tbe Methodist church, and at the time of his death wss a member of the official pearance. class will No doubt next year's be represented with .young men, ss there are s number in the clause*. L OF P. ENJOY 010 EVENING firs* Diiress Boston! ss Candidal*, Followed by Bats Tbe regularly weekly meeting of Bellwood lodge No. 181, Kn igbta ot Pythias, held in the I. 0. O. F. bail last Monday even- day evening, Was msrked by one ot tbe most pleasant in the bis. tory ot the local lodge. By special dispensation, of tbe grand lodge tbs three degrees were conferred upon s candidate. Ths local lodge men were assaated in the work bv the degree team of Singing Spring lodge No. 127, of Tyrone, which, along with quite a number of members, came to our town for the express purpose of conferring the degiees. The degree team ot Sinking Spring lodge is very proficient and tbe members bave ths work at their finger tips. It was s great pleasure to tbe members of ths local lodge to witness the conferring of the degrees, which required over hours' time. When tbe conferring of the degrees hsd been finished tbe members snd visiting brothers listened to s few short talks, alter whieh the visitors were escorted to tbe Gilmore restaurant in the Corn- mssser block, where a dainty Inoeh wss enjoyed. et ss latest At tbs homs of tbe parents, H. B. and Rosie P. Estep, of North Tockaboe strset, Rslph Cornelius, tbeir baby son died at 1.42 Monday evening, of convulsions. Ths little boy wss born September 18, 1920. Surviving srs tbe parents, two brothers snd two sisters, Gerald, Clyde, Almeida and Florence. Strictly private funeral service were held at the home at 8 o'olock Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in Antis cemetery. slant in attendance upon ohuroh services and died full of saving grace. His.triends were many in onr town snd there bss been much sympathy expressed for the sorrowing wife and bis little ones. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Americans and the Improved Order ot Red Men. . He wss married Jan. 29, 1918, to Miss Martha Fleming, who survives him with two sons, Harold and Albert. His aged mother Mrs. Althala Harner, of Littles- town, is lying seriously ill and could not be told of ber sop's death. Foar brothers and a sister survive—Morris Harner, ot Jersey Oity; Guy and Jordon, of New .York; Ross, ot Philadelphia-; Mis« Jennie, of Littlestown. Funeral services were held at tbe home of his father-in-law, O. S. Fleming, on Sooth Second street Tuesday afternoon at 2.80 o'elook, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. Frank T. Bell. Members of the orders of which he wss a member were in attendanoe. Tbe floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment wss mado in tbe Logan Valley cemetery. MRS. JOHN VSIGHN. At her home on Tuckahoe street Aculina Nagino, wife ot John Veighn, died Friday evening of heart failure. She was born in Italy Febhary 5, 1876, and came to tbis country a number of years ago. Her husband and a large family survive her. Mr. snd Mrs. Veign are among tbe most highly esteemed Italian residents of onr town snd her desth is deeply regretted. Mass was celebrated in St Joseph's Catholic ehureh st 9 o'clock Monday morning. Interment in Logan Valley cemtery. COMMENCEMENT ON FRIDAY AstisTovsskts Bisk School WUl Brad- sal* Tw*lv* Toting LsdTss The thirteenth annual commencement exercises of tbs Antis township high school will be held in the First Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening, when twelve young ladies who bave faithfully pursued the course will receive their diplomas. This is sn important event in tbe lives ot these young persons and tbeir friendsiheartily congratulate thsm upon having succeeded so well. An interesting program has been paepared for the occasion and all who attend will be well repaid, and which is as follows: M.rob... - Selected OrobMtr* Invoestioo Rev. H. R. D ok Psstor United Evangelical ohuroh Music........ _,....—..*... SeUotrd Orobestrs Orstlon...... j| ..... Woodrow Wilsoo Edo* Dolevett Farewell San*;...... .Senior Qasnett* Commencement address, Dr. V*o Ormei * Jnol.L College, Huntingdon, P., Music... Selected OrobMtr* Presentation, Salt* Dsugberty and El • ber Hlobardson OratloD ........B» Ao American Marv Yobn Parting Graduation Song Senior Ot***. Presentation of Diplomas, H. B, Steveus President Sohool Board Benediction.... Rev. B. R. Dlok MllllS ."........,..... Seleoted • Orchestra —The heavy downpour of rain on Wednesday has thoroughly saturated* the ground. Now mind nature responding. Asked Par fsapkias' Lit* Imprlsomant Notice hss been given by Attorneys Jobn H. McCann and Charles S. Evans, sounsel fur George C. Tompkins, now in Blair couuty jail under sentence of death tOr the mufder of Mtt. Csrolins Humphries, ia Cambria county, tbat an application for commutation to life imprisonment will be presented to tbe board ot pardons at Harrisburg on Wednesday, May 18, The reason set forth in the application sre: First, that publio feeling is so intense in Cambria and Blair counties tbat it is impossible to secure bim a fair trial aod that tbe jury which convicted tbe defendant was influenced by public opinion; second, that-the defendant at the time ot the tragedy was insane snd did not know the difference between right'and wrong and tbat he is insane at tbe present time; third, for the further reason that the board ot pardons may have the defendant examined mentally and physically by an irapartil alien. The governor has fixed the week of May 23 as the time for the electrocution of Tompkins. L. B. Bland in Anto Accident Ludwig B. Bland, one otour substantial citizens and Well known coal operators, while motoring near the bridge which spans tbe Little Juniata river at Tipton, met with an accident Tuesday forenoon tbst might hsve proven more serious. He was moving along at a moderate rate of speed and in the act of turning out for an automobile and some men coming in ths opposite direction, he drove too close to tbe side of the road, when bis car turned turtle, pinioning him underneath. Willing hands came to his rescue and righted the car and found Mr. Bland not muoh ths worse of his unfortunate experience, escaping with a fow slight bruises. The accident put tbe osr oot of commission aad it was towed to the Bellwood Qarage tor repairs. Mr. Bland's many friends sre glad to know tha*, he^ ssesfsrl so fortunately. PERSONAI^PARAGRAPHS People Who Visit Here end Those Who Go Away. MOVEMENTS OF OOR CITIZENS oo*»is wsa Sn bt*rt*ia*i at w*n***A n*s»s fsrssssl Mastlss si TS—* WhsTrsvalT* aad Pre. Mrs. Dale Cherry snd Mrs. George Steel sre representing Camp 255, P.O. of A., st the stste convention which is being held ' at Harrisburg. U. 8. Flick and wite sud son Robert of South First street, snd Earl B. Mong, wife and daughter Aileen, of Clark street, were over Sunday visitors in Philadelphia. D. Dale Brant, former manager of the Shatter store in this place, bot for the past fow months a resident of Mt. Union, where he is cashier of tbe First National bank, was s Bellwood visitor Mondsy svsning. Mrs W. G. Boyd returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday, stter a visit ot s month st the home ot her sister, Mrs. J. I. Rightooor on South Firet street. She slso spent some time in an Ohio tows, where yer husband is employed. Mr. E. P. Bracken and wife, ot Chicago, stopped off iu Bellwood one day last wssk on thsir wsy homs from Nsw York city, to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ford on Bellview avenue. Mr. Bracken is first vice president of the Chicago, Burling tou k Quincy railroad. , Boy Fleming, ot Northumber-r -.*«.&; Jiaffy $mtemr*i%rom&± sville; Malcolm Fleming, of Washington, Pa.; and Charles Fleming, a student st tbe Belle- fonts academy, were at home on Tuesday to attend ths tuners! of their brother-in-law, Russell Harner. Henry Brnnner, E. E. Stone and L. B. Bland, motored io tbe latter's car to State College, where they attended the Fstner'a Day exeroises of the college. They returned homs late at nigbt greatly delighted with tbe events of the day. Miss Nellie Givin ot North Second street, bus gone ■ to Philadelphia, where shs will take a six-months special course for commercial teachers in Pierce's business college. Miss Givin is a bright young lsdy snd tor some time psst hss been employed ss a clerk by ths P. R. B. company, and previous to this she has been one of the successful school teac- hers of the borough. Charles F. Jackson returned home Wednesday rooming from Collegeville, Montgomery county, where ha had been celled ten dsys ago, owing to bis fatber-in-law, C. G. Wood having met w*th an accident while assisting in demolishing an old building, when tbe roof tell npon him and broke a bone in one of his legs between the knee aod thigh, ss well as otherwise injuring him. —United Evsngelieal church, R. H. Dick, pastor. Sunday school 9.80; preaching 10.80 a. m., theme, "The Mother's Reward ;" K. L. C. E. (5.46; preaching 7.80 p. m., theme, "Duty to Patents." —A brass band has bean organized in tbe Boy Scoot troop of this plsce. Tha interest snd aid of tha town is earnestly soiieitsd snd in return the band will heat the servioe of the public. Anyone having a contribution or an instrument will kindly give asms te Bslph F. Tsylor, Charles Gheer or tha scoutmaster. Hi mi nil i MJrililttMMliii |
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