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LUTHER B. HALBERT, proprietor of the cigar store and billiard and pool rooms at No. 29 Main street, Carlisle, has been established in that business since 1898. He is a native of Carlisle, born March 20, 1869, son of Charles and Catherine (Beetum) Halbert, and grandson of Joseph Halbert. Both his parents were natives of Cumberland county, the father having been born in Carlisle, and the mother near Centerville. The father died in 1872, a young man, as he was only born in 1845. During his business life he was a furniture dealer and was quite successful. He was a prominent member of the First Presbyterian Church and for years leader of the choir. His family consisted of three children, namely: Fannie E., wife of Calvin Neilson, of Washington, D. C.; Luther B.; and Charles, a grocer and butcher of West street. The mother, who is still living, is a daughter of John Beetum.

Luther B. Halbert was reared in Carlisle and received his education in the public schools. He learned the printer’s trade, which he later followed for fourteen years in Carlisle and elsewhere. However, in 1898 he embarked in his present business which he has continued very successfully ever since. In September, 1904, he built a bowling alley in the rear of his establishment, with double alleys. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., belonging to Cumberland Star Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, No. 56, and of the B. P. O. E., No. 578.

In 1900 Mr. Halbert was married to Miss M. Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Richard and Martha Jones, and their pleasant home is located at No. 12 West Main street, where the friends of the family are warmly welcomed. They are all consistent members of the First Presbyterian Church.