125 Years Ago

Herald of April 13, 1899

Charles O. Spillman of Martinsburg W. Va., was appointed cashier of the newly organized Morrisons Cove Bank in Martinsburg, Pa.

Three-year-old Jasper, son of John K. and Hannah S. Loose, died of scarlet fever at his home in Larke after a five-week illness.

Renzie Ferry, teacher of the Lafayetteville School, left to attend Millersville Normal School. E.S. Rice was to finish the term.

Alice, the little daughter of Dr. W.A. Nason, was critically ill with whooping cough.

The Blank Book Co., anticipated a strike in the coal fields, purchased a pile of coal large enough to supply Roaring Spring for a year.

James Woodcock, who purchased the store house at Waterside, was putting up new fences and making general repairs.

E.B. Seedenberg, a former citizen of Martinsburg, was appointed chief of police in Altoona.

The citizens of Baker Summit were trying to organize a Grange lodge.