The state journal., 1884-10-11
ALTOONA.
ALTOONA, Oct. 7.

L paw
that the Mechanics Saving Bank o.
this city had suspended payments
The rumor soon grew into an as
sured fact, and those who had de
posted therein soon made their ap-
pearance on the scene. The presi
dent of the bank, Max Kinkead, ar.
rived in the city on Pacific express
from the east and Immediately pro-
ceeded to the institution, but was
driven to his home shortly after on
account of illness. oThe immediate
cause of the suspension was the
withdrawal of account of the
Pennsylvania railroad company, which
amounted to $4,000. The money
deposited in the bank principally be-
longed to the poor class of people.
There has not been any statement
made yet. The creditors in the
meantime will anxiously await fur
ther information.
Among the leading gentlemen
that passed through our city last
week en- route for Cincinnati to at.
tend the B. M. G. were Col. T. Nor
ris Chester, the great and only col
ored president of a railroad; Jacob
Allen, Joseph L. Thomas, Major
Simpson, Frisby BATHS and son, Of
Harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowser, of Philadel-
phia, and Ralph, passed through our
city on their way to Cincinnati.
The coming musical event of AL
tooDa will be the appearance of Alice
Oates Opera Company on the night
of October 18th. We predict for her
one of the largest audiences that has
ever filled the Opera House.
Mr.. Frank Hunter, of Sewickly,
Pa, passed through our city on his
way to Elmira and Williamsport.
Hon. VIM. Forten, of Philadelphia,
paid our town a flying visit last
week.
Straw hats and linen busters will
not be as popular as heretofore, Ed
die.
A band of colored musicians
visited our city last week and en-
livened our street with music, but
when they found they were not meet
ing with success financially they
hurried through.
We wonder if any of the Logan
House dudes will join the Blaine
and Logan club?
We are sorry to note the illness OF
our genial friend, Mr.. Auchard
Harves.
To our young friends of Harris
burg who have taken to themselves a
better half, and some of the leading
members of he Philomathean club,
better known as Messrs. Stuart, Doc.
Abel and Taylor Howard, allow US
to congratulate you and hope your
future life may be long and happy.
Miss M'Firston, of Bedford, Pa,
paid our city a visit last week and
was the guest of Mrs. Brown.
Pursuant to call quite number
of colored citizens met in the dark
room of the Opera House last even
ing and affected temporary organi-
zation by the election of Mr.. Nesb it
as president, Jacob Green as vice
president and Johh Burris as secre-
tary. After considerable confusion
permanent organization was effected
By the election of Mr.. Nesbit as
president, Jacob Green vice presi-
dent, P. G. H. Jackson as treasurer
and John Burris as secretary. A
marching club was organized by the
selection of Samuel Kelly as captain,
| Charles Singleton first lieutenant,
Augustus Coleman second lieuten-
| ant. Messrs. G. Il. Merritt, John
Burris and Aaron Powell were ap-
| pointed a committee on uniforms.
Over fifty names were placed on the
| roll. Several short speeches were
made during the meeting by the
| president. Considerable enthusiasm
was displayed. The meeting adj
iourned at $50 to meet on Friday
evening next in the dark room OF the
Opera House. A general invitation
is extended to all the colored voters
of the city to be present.
Mrs. VIM. Bolyer will take up heI
residence in our city on or about the
| first of November. G. A. J.
| Our many readers have donbtlesl
been greatly disappointed for thu
last two weeks in not having the
pleasure of reading Howard's letters