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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Electric Railway introduces a new block signal system at Second Street and at the Virginia avenue end to aid motormen in avoiding conflicts with approaching cars. South End residents welcome the change as schedules align at the South End terminal.
Derr of Morgantown West Virginia son of Clarence Derr and son in law of former Mayor Clarence M King has been chosen general manager of the Morgantown and Wheeling Electric Railway replacing J Ami Martin who resigned last July. Martin will remain a director. Derr has been an auditor with the company since February 1 and prior to that worked with the West Virginia Traction and Electric Company.
EAGLES ELECT R MARSHALL BARNARD was elected worthy president of Cumberland Aerie No 245 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the annual election held last evening. Barnard succeeds Boyd Reinhard who becomes junior past worthy president. Other officers elected include John Wickertsheim as worthy vice president George Mackett as worthy chaplain Thomas Poole as recording secretary Samuel Grimminger as financial secretary John Zink as inside guard Charles Zimmerman as outside guard Floyd Giles as trustee for two years Frank McKnight as trustee for three years. The new officers will be installed at the regular Aerie meeting on the first Tuesday in January with a large banquet in their honor.
McKinley Chapter No 12 BE held a Christmas donation drive at the Masonic Temple starting after 9 AM. organizers aim to exceed last year’s total of about $200 in money and provisions for winter relief work.
Frostburg notices report the deaths of Joseph Timmons 76 at 129 Wood Street and Mrs James Harris 73 at 245 Welsh Hill. Timmons, a Civil War veteran and pioneer of George's Creek mining, leaves four sons and two daughters. Harris, born Mary Ann Matthews in Wales, is survived by two daughters and a son plus 20 more relatives. Funeral details to be announced. The Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway plans new cars and power upgrades to improve service in Allegany County.
Reds won by 22.42 dollars in a half mile nickel fundraising contest for the First Methodist Protestant church parsonage debt. Total collected 530.42 with Reds 276.42 and Blues 254.00. Top collector received a watch fob. best female fundraiser won a cut grass dish.
Miss Marguerite Jane Galloway and William A. Dickey Jr. wed at Brown Memorial Episcopal Church Baltimore in an evening ceremony. The bride wore white faille silk with rhinestone lace and lilies of the valley. reception followed at the Belvedere. The couple plans to reside with the groom’s parents after a wedding trip to California and Honolulu.
Martinsburg, December 8. James Bates Minghini a noted Martinsburg businessman and Jefferson county native died here yesterday from Bright's disease. He was 42, son of Joseph L. Minghini and brother of former mayor W. E. Minghim. He leaves a widow and two children.
Mrs. Robert Gunning died today at her home in Ethel West Virginia. She was wife of Robert Gunning, a former Lonaconing resident. The body will be brought to Lonaconing for burial. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Catherine Hagley and children William, Robert, Margaret, Stella and Edna.
John D. Rockefeller Jr with Carl Gray and Jere H. Wheelwright arrived by train at 10 15 p m on the Baltimore and Ohio. They inspected Helens Run territory near Fairmont where large coal operations are underway then departed on the Western Maryland at 2 30 a m. State's Attorney Elect Philip J. Roman heads a committee of ten overseeing the 1492 comic opera benefit for Associated Charities to be staged at the Maryland Theatre with a rehearsed cast and local talent.
Unclaimed letters for the period ending December 6 at Cumberland post office include Herbert Bates, S N Blaker, Grace Brown, William Butter, Josiah Gep ley, W S Davenport, Mrs Cora Davis, T W Dana, John Darnet, H R Drake, John C Fisher, W R Fisher, E H Flagler, Miss Gertie Graves, Earl Guy, Mrs James Harress, K M Hoffman, David Hyler, Dr J J Jones, Bruce McInnis, Miss Elizabeth McNeil, Machinist Union 260, Mrs Ada Marsten, James B Mason, Mrs Emma Merryman, Mrs Jennie Miller, John F Moran, Miss Annie Morgan, Miss Miza Moses, Mrs Nell, James A Nickolson, Edward Morris, Miss Ethel Phillips, Albert Pittman, Andrew C Shank, Wm H Smith, J J Stewart, Miss Ida Taylor, J W Towell, John Washington, Mrs Chas Wentz.
The West Virginia department of health announced that all but four applicants passed the recent medical and surgical certification exam held in Elkins. Those who succeeded achieved averages above 80 percent and include J. Earle Dull Kitzmiller Md James P. Leftwich Richmond Va Harry C. J Lynch Washington DC H M Moser California Pa Bert F. Spencer New York B B McClure Bon Air Va P L Barger Charleston H I Hammond Mayberry Ira Connolly Richardson R E Jarrell Marshes C L Lyon Kingston Charles R McGuffle and C S White Newburg F L Schuller Carbon FE H Updike Elkins.
Captain W. B. Colston of Martinsburg receives a historic Civil War medal from Miss Lucy Russell of Winchester, head of the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Brigade. The medal honors battles of Stonewall Jackson’s brigade and traces to a French gift by General Lafayette’s descendant who struck 5,000 medals.
Mrs. Kate Smith 87 Shriver avenue travels to Pittsburgh for sister's illness. Mrs. Carl Riddleberger arrives from Martinsburg to visit her father Bar ney CC. VanMetre. Mrs. Harry Hobday visits Martinsburg. Mrs. J. S. Hunt and son John return to Tunnelton after visiting William Hunt at the Arlington Hotel. Miss Margaret Fleming of Newburg visits M. J. Fleming and family in Baltimore avenue. Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon and son Harry of Meyersdale visit Cumberland friends. Mrs. is visiting her sister Mrs. Robert Reynolds. Miss Alice Friedline returns to Meyersdale after a week in Cumberland. Miss Ida Meyers, recent visitor, returns to Meyersdale. Mrs. Edward Tanzer attends an aunt's funeral in Chicago. Miss Meta Wirgman returns to Romney after six weeks with Mrs. A. L. Fuller. Mrs. Sarah Watson of Frostburg and Mrs. Annie Caton of Midland visit Judge William Close. Mrs. L. Betz and granddaughter Vena Moreland return to Hyndman. Effie Thomas 317 Maryland avenue visits Staunton, Virginia. Gustave Knieriem of North Centre street, six weeks recovering from automobile injuries, was out yesterday. Miss Lena Twigg of Cleveland visits Mrs. W. H. Trail Cedar
A long line of names appears with multiple pairs and locations in Pennsylvania and nearby states including Pittsburgh Green Oak Watson Garrett Midland Clearville Artemas Altoona Hollidaysburg Indiana Romney Penn Station Markleton Johnstown Elkins Frostburg.
John N. Oliver and others transfer to John H. Dwyer the lot in Rose Hill Addition for $1. William H. Canty and wife transfer to Cumberland Steel Company the lot on Williams Street for $7 250. Cowden and Zihlman transfer to Bridget Murray a lot in Rose Hill Addition for $10.
Letters of Administration granted to Elizabeth Wachter for Reverdy A. Wachter. Letters testamentary granted to Hannah Mary Borland for Robert Kay. Mary Spindler's last will admitted to probate. Letters testamentary granted to Barnard Beyolkey for Mary Spindler.
Co C bowler Sparks rolled a 228 in a five man match at Savoy alleys, eight pins better than Harry Morris’s week old record. Scores included two strikes and nine, spare and seven, and a string of strikes with a final six.
W W Welker died at 5 this morning at Alleghany hospital after three months illness with paralysis. He left a wife and four children and lived at 118 Laing avenue. Burial planned at Rose Hill cemetery. John S Vermilyea aged 77 retired farmer and merchant of Medgesville died at home after a yearlong illness. Survived by widow Misa Mary C Kreglow and five children. Funeral held at M F E church with Rev Latecaster officiating.
Christmas photos are available with sittings now. Studio openings 7 to 8 and 7 to 9 Saturday night, 2 to 4 Sunday afternoon. Night photography offered. Folders calendars etc priced at $1 per dozen. Contact CC FE GERKINS at 65% Centre Street, phone 630-R. Deco-Tw
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