125 Years Ago

Herald of Feb. 25, 1897

A very pretty home wedding took place February 23 at 6 o’clock p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Biddle near Loysburg, the contracting parties being Miss Annie Biddle and Mr. John Woodcock of Altoona. Rev. J. K. Lloyd performed the ceremony. Miss Nannie Boyer and Mr. Harry Brown were the attendants. A delightful supper was served after the ceremony. The newly wedded couple will reside in Altoona.

From the editor: We think it sounds rather disrespectful to the memory of the Father of our country to call the anniversary of his birth “birthington’s wash-day”. It does not sound patriotic and is a very good way to teach the young generation disrespect for our greatest American.

Miss Maggie Maize of Williamsburg was confined to her bed with sickness occasioned by overdoing her strength in lifting a heavily loaded trunk.

Roaring Spring was rejoicing in the growing success of their sanatorium. Dr. Nason was a busy man and his practice was growing marvelously.