Gables Has Electric Star

Herald of Dec. 19, 1895

One of the greatest sights of Altoona and one that delights the hearts of all holiday shoppers is the great daylight department store of Wm. F. Gable & Co. of that city. Never before in the history of this big store has greater effort been made or greater success attained in preparing for the holiday season. Truly it is a realm of fairyland and delight to behold. Fully worth a trip of many miles to see. From the outer wall to the inner circle, from the big basement to the roof, tasteful results in decorations can be seen. The display’s principal attraction is the star of Bethlehem, which flashes out a blazing and brilliant welcome to all visitors. This is one of the greatest electrical exhibits ever seen in this section of the state.

Hannah Furry of New Enterprise crushed the second finger of her right hand in a sausage grinder.

Prof. W.C. Hanawalt was appointed local counsel of Roaring Spring by the League of America Wheelmen. The appointment was said to be of great advantage to bicyclists here and those visiting this place by giving them special information.