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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1914

Page

2

John Laber 83 Dies in Frostburg Civil War Vet

John Laber aged 83 a Frostburg resident and Civil War Tinian veteran died yesterday at 119 Washington Street Frostburg His wife died last July He is survived by six children John Laber Cumberland Mrs Mary Niner Mrs Tillie Close Eckhart Charles Red Will Daniel and Lewis Laber at home Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his residence with German Lutheran Church services Frost iars Undertaking Company in charge

John Laber Washington Street Frostburg Germany Cumberland Mary Niner Tillie Close Eckhart Charles Red Will Daniel Lewis Laber Frostiars Undertaking Company F. Mertens, Sr Washington D. Martin Dr. Martin Dumbarton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Francis Spain John B. Macfarlane Atlanta Mamie C. Bender Cumberland Street Baltimore Coletta M. Doerner North Mechanic Street Nellie Laughlin Lake John H. Rinehart Hagerstown Wm. Hady Meyersdale Annie Matthews Olinger Street G. Edwin Brown Sharon Bedford Street

Annan Owes Board Money and Faces Charges in Frederick

Robert Annan of Taneytown, arrested on a check charge in Frederick County, fled to Cumberland on a warrant for obtaining money by false pretenses from Derry Grimes. He once worked as a traveling salesman for Frederick Abattoir Co and reportedly owed a board bill. A prior similar arrest by a druggist is noted.

Robert Annan Frederick Conard Frederick County Taneytown Carrel County Frederick Abattoir Co Cumberland Derry Grimes William G. Grimes Mechanics’ Loan and Savings Institute Hagersown

Flannigan Loses Suit Against Shoupe in Personal Injury Case

The jury returned a verdict for defendant in the damage suit of George W Flannigan against John C Shoupe alleging injuries after a horse owned by Shoupe ran away and knocked Flannigan down. The Standard Chemical Company v Maryland Tire Filling Company was argued and decided for the defendant. The grand jury remained in session at 3 30 this afternoon with expected completion later today.

George W Flannigan John C. Shoupe Shoupe Flannigan Standard Chemical Company Maryland Tire Filling Company Henderson Chemical Company

Man Injured After Fall in Evitts Creek Yard

G F Zellmer aged 55 of 115 Seymour Street slipped from a car in the Evitts Creek yard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and fell to the ground. He suffered bruises but no serious injuries and was moved by Dr J M Spear to Western Maryland Hospital where he rests easily.

Evitts Creek Baltimore and Ohio Railroad G. F. Zellmer Seymour Street J. M. Spear Western Maryland Hospital

Baird Named Weather Observer After Harrington Resigns

Ralph R. Baird, assistant to Dr Frances E Harrington and former co operative observer, is appointed to the Weather Bureau post in this city. Rev Dr A J Fristoe arrives to lead evangelistic meetings at First Baptist Church starting tomorrow at 10 45 AM.

Frances E. Harrington Co-Operative Observer United Sates Weather Bureau Ralph R. Baird Harrington Mr. Baird A. J. Fristoe First Baptist First Baptist Church

Bible Lecture Ad At Liberty Theatre Sunday Soiree

Advertisement notes a Bible lecture at the Liberty Theatre scheduled for Sunday at 3 p m. The notice is brief and assigns no speaker or further details.

Ree Liberty Theatre

Personal notices from Cumberland social pages

Mr and Mrs W C Montignani arrive from Montreal where Mrs Montignani was visiting her parents when taken ill three weeks ago. Numerous neighbors and relatives are noted visiting, traveling, or returning to Baltimore, Washington, Meyersdale, and other locales.

W.C. Montignani Montreal Canada Panama Balboa Panama Canal Zone Arkansas Melvin Shaffer Hyndman Cumberland Marie Weber Meyersdale Ella Bolden Blanche Terner William Hittle Rowland Thomas Baltimore James W. Thomas Robert McMurdo Midland James Wilson Meyersdate Benjamine A. Richmond

Miss Fannie Stein Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Cyril Secrist

Social item notes Miss Fannie Stein entertained on Thursday with a bridge luncheon honoring her guest and schoolmate Miss Cyril Secrist of Hanover Pennsylvania. Includes a special Sunday dinner announcement and an advertisement for a turkey dinner at the Washington Lunch Room tomorrow priced at 50 cents.

Fannie Stein Cyril Secrist Hanover Washington Lunch Room Washington

Narrow escape as street car strikes man on Maryland avenue

Tip Souders lay on the track when a street car struck him on Maryland avenue near the Wise residence. Motorman Wellington Walker halted the car just in time as the fender passed over him. Dr. William E. Twigs said he had no serious injuries and would recover. assisted by Assistant Chief James Nicely, Souders was sent home.

Walker Jas. Nicely Souders

Scouts Today Trail Arbutus in Spring Flower Hunt

The Boy Scouts held an annual spring flower hunt starting at 1 30 PM from the Central YMCA. Under Scout Masters A A Gould and William H Lewis, the group wandered through woods to enjoy the spirit of spring.

A. A. Gould William H. Lewis

Cooper Wins Ejectment Suit Over Barber Shop

Judge Henderson ruled for William Cooper in the ejectment case brought by Hugh G. Walker and H. Harvey Hill. The plaintiffs sought possession of the North Centre street barber shop, but Cooper showed a verbal lease allowing occupancy until January 1, 1915. The matter did not concern rent payments.

Hugh G. Walker H. Harvey Hill William Cooper Henderson Cooper North Centre Street

Memorial class to arrange banquet

A meeting of the Duke Memorial Bible class is called for 8 o clock tonight at W C Montignani 100 Pennsylvania avenue to arrange a banquet. All class members are urged to attend.

Duke Memorial Bible Class W. C. Montignani Pennsylvania Avenue

Miller Barnhart nuptials and local society notes

Harvey Earl Miller wed Miss Bertha Barnhart at his mother's Ellerslie home with Rev. D G Pile officiating. Charles Lewis and Archie Yioya wed at the bride’s Lexington Avenue home with Rev Frak A Kiltman. Clarence Souers of Frostburg and Effie Albright married at the bride’s Midland home with Rev William E Bird. A surprise party honored Miss Margaret Wolfe at 64 Beall Street. The Little Helpers of Emmanuel Episcopal met on church lawn with about forty children present. Ira Amick and Isabel Emerick married today. Amick, a Western Maryland Railway employee, plans a Buffalo trip before residing in Cumberland.

Harvey Earl Miller Bertha Barnhart Ellerslie County D. G. Pile Charles Lewis Archie Yioya Lexington Avenue Frak A. Kiltman Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence Souers Frostburg Effie Albright James Albright Midland William E. Bird Mary Wolfe Beall Street Margaret Wolfe Gertrude Beall Mary Maggie Ella Angelia Greise Loretta Matt Louise Stell Regina Borgman Messrs Joseph Wolfe Walter Borgman John Greis Marshall Vernon McElfish Daniel Frantz Earl Freeman Stanley Simmons Lee Brant Little Helpers Emmanuel Episcopal Church E. B. Claybrook Claude L. Smither Ira Amick Isabel Emerick Sylvester Emerick

Is the World Growing Better discussion by W F Hudgings

The Boy Preacher of America W F Hudgings speaks on Is the World Growing Better at 3 p m Sunday at the Liberty Theatre. Bring friends and attend this public discussion.

W. F. Hudgings Boy Preacher of America Liberty Theatre

Obituary notices from Brosius and nearby towns

Obituary notices report the funeral of Raymond Brosius a young Brosius merchant held at St Thomas Episcopal Hancock with burial in the church cemetery. The piece notes his father John B Brosius former WV legislator and brother Bruce H Brosius, plus attendees Arminta Taylor and John L Lehman.

Raymond Brosius Brosius W. Va Hancock St. Thomas Episcopal Church Church John B. Brosius West Virginia Bruce H. Brosius Arminta Taylor Arminta Taylor, A Cousin of Mr. Brosius John L. Lehman Romney

Washington Lanch Room Special Sunday Turkey Dinner

Washington Lanch Room offers a special Sunday turkey dinner for 50 cents. Delicacies of the sea are also served in this advertisement style notice.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fallin Evitts Creek Yard Baird Baptist Evangelistic Services Thomas M. Lee Mr. Lee Western Maryland Railroad W. H. Bartey Central Y. M. C. A Rosglogooscooe S. Centre St WM. Cooper Miller—Barnhart Lewis Lloyd Miss Wolfe Amick Emerick German Savings Bank Citizens’ National Bank Citizens National Bank S. E. Corner Baltimore and Centre Streets George L. Wellington Hugh A. McMullen W. L. Morgan James A. McHenry, Simon Rosenbaum Warren C. White Charles G D. Landwehr Obert MacDonald Thomas Footer G. H. Hetzel Henry J. Glick Lishu THE GEO. D. Landwehr George L. Wellingto C. G. Holzshu James A. McHenry Conrad John Schiller Cumberland, Maryland Susman Rosenbaum J. N. M. Brandler John Schillep H. A. Bachman Mmnerman VIC Rola X. Records Victrola VI Rola XI VICTR OLA IX Records W. F. Frederick Piano CO Baltimore Street Frances Hutso Henry A. Thut Maple Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Rawtings Joseph Dawson Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. M. Gillum Benjamin H. Brays Renix Brady Robert CC, Wilson Lloyd Lowndes W.B. Berry Joan Loar John Miller W. M. McFarland William H Savage William HH. Savage Gibson Lumber Company Miners Hospital Fairmont Kingwood Cemetery Savage Evan Savage Frank Rosenmont George Columbus Keyser John Kanes Creek Mary Beveridge Minnie Wilson Kate Savage Lillian Wolfe C. F. Bergner Bedford Street Lutheran Church Mathews Paint Co Mechanic St John A. Fulton Liberty Sts Cumberland, Md Motion Picture Magazine Photoplay M’clures Harbaugh the City Taxicab CO
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