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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
8
Secretary Blake with business reps heads to Western port to promote Cumberland Trade Day Monday. Chamber of Commerce rebates lure shoppers while merchants in creek towns worry about trade diversion. Blake emphasizes neighborly cooperation and regional growth over envy.
Miss Barbara Guggenheim ten years old, daughter of Robert Guggenheim, is praised for mastery in the saddle at the international horse show in Madison Square Garden New York. Judges award the coveted ribbon for saddle ponies to her.
The piece surveys blouse styles from surplice to jacket waists, noting velvet waistlines and lace trims. It emphasizes versatility for limited budgets with lace bodices, jackets, and vests, plus metallic trims and velvet combinations as the season’s key innovations.
A large black weasel was spotted near Old Town by James Dolan under a hen house. The animal fled up the road. four rabbits found on the trail suggest it had been at work. The weasel’s burrow yielded a dead rabbit, making five total catches. The Gun Club is urged to place a premium on weasels due to their abundance this year.
The committee for the Men's Own Meetings at Leader Theatre Virginia Avenue announces Rev Joseph Dawson pastor of Centre Street M E Church will deliver the address tomorrow. His subject is The Bible Its Aim and Power spoken by special request. He spoke here before and many listeners request a repeat performance.
Three repeat offenders David Cassaday Lloyd Burgee and Stanley Bradley were rounded up yesterday and Magistrate Heck postponed action until reviewing options. Henry Wolfe of this city was fined 14 dollars for reckless driving.
Six United States army officers travel to join German armies as observers. Among them Major Dwight E. Aultman of the 6th field artillery represents that branch while Captain Samuel G. Shartis of the coast artillery will study permanent fortifications and tactics.
Effective at midnight Baltimore and Ohio will discontinue Nos. 9 and 10 between Pittsburg and Chicago. The last through trip for those numbers occurs tomorrow morning. Nos. 55 and 16 will be consolidated between Baltimore and Cumberland, running on the current No. 55 schedule at 1 25 p m with parlor and sleeper cars.
Obituary notes the funeral for Mrs Sarah Ann Getzendanner wife of Judge Phineas D Getzendanner set for 3 pm tomorrow at their home 28 Baltimore Avenue with Rev David G Pile and Rev W E Bird officiating pallbearers include Judge John B Reese L D Rohrer Mayor Thomas W Koon Hervey W Shuck Charles R Eyler and Lloyd L Shaffer Also mentioned Ms Mary Ellen Root 62 died at her home 106 Thomas Street of heart trouble survived by husband three daughters and one son Funeral arrangements pending Wade Sapp 30 of Blaine West Virginia died today at Western Maryland Hospital after an earlier operation survived by wife and three children arrangements pending.
Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and other news items to The Cumberland Press. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated by the editor.
Rev. R. A. Elwood of Boardwalk Church Atlantic City preaches in Lonaconing Presbyterian Church and lectures Monday. Richard Campbell killed by mine explosion in Davis West Virginia. Mrs Hall heads to Davis for funeral. Mrs Sanner of Oakland visiting her son J H Sanner at 57 Union Street. P R Murphy convalescing from December 2 injury at B and O Freight Station. A Bayard of Green Springs West Virginia visits city. Harry Byroads leaves Allegany Hospital to live with James A Bush at 330 Elder Street. John C Shoupe shot while hunting near Romney and moved from Western Maryland Hospital to home.
The B and O YMCA bowling team defeated 8S. T. Little Jewelry Co. three straight games in the league last night. Team scores were B&O YMCA 467 495 461 1425 and 8S. T. Little Jewelry Co. 459 481 419 1359.
Governor James Fielder has accepted an honorary referee role at the elementary schools in door championships at Madison Square Garden on December 19. About 2500 entries are expected and 10000 invitations have been sent to spectators.
The Moose Bowlers posted 1724 to Independent Brewing Co’s 1648 last night, winning by 76 pins. They face German Brewing Co on Monday in a championship showdown. each team had three wins. Last night scores show Moose 561 578 685 and Ind 567 846 535.
The American Peace Society directs announce plans for a biannual peace congress inviting all nations, including belligerents in Europe’s war, to send delegates. A Slayden Texas resolution denounces militarism and urges peace over glorifying sword power, favoring Washington as the meeting site with possible San Francisco option.
The New York Stock Exchange opened under a restricted trading plan at 10 o clock this morning. Early sales showed large gains over the prior close on July 30, signaling a steady start to the session in MYark.
Whitman's squad defeated Ha bowlers at Whitman's alleys night by a margin of sixty five to tally a solid win. Tire scores noted in the event indicate strong performance across lanes and pins.
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