Local obituaries and notices from Cumberland area
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Orpha Davis mother of Millard F. Davis of Keyser and widow of James Davis, with survivors listed. Separate items note a missing leather pocketbook valued at $4.30 and injuries from a fall that fractured two parts of Mrs Ella Hager's left arm. A joint installation banquet in Baltimore Street sees officers for Knights of Pythias and Ladies Auxiliary named, with a Christmas tree and moss delivery advertisement for West Laing Avenue and Virginia Avenue subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Mra
Orpha Davis
Millard F. Davis
Grand Avenue
Orphans Court of
Allegany County
Keyser
James Davis
Sallie Trask
Charles FE
W. 8. Davis
Logan McCulley
Virginia Avenue
South Cumberland
McCulley
Ella Ilager
Gay Street
Ward M. Hiteshew
Arch &T
Knights of Pythias Hall
Baltimore Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary and Order of Railway
Cumberland Dairy
W. E. Boyland
J. G. Wiltrout
John Craddock
J. M. Boxell
C. A. Behmutz
J. H. Boyland
Sentinel
J. W. White
West Laing Ave
Virginia Ave
Dance to Follow 1492 Tonight at Maryland Theatre
After the 1492 presentation at the Maryland theatre tonight, a reception and onstage dance will follow for the audience. Ushers, led by Sliss Mlizabeth Lownnes, will wear red roses, and the gallery is set to be reduced to 25 cents for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Theatre
Cumberland
Sliss Mlizabeth Lownnes
Frostburg Power Line Ties With Cumberland System
Frostburg Illuminating and Manufacturing Company completed electrical connections with the Cumberland transmission lines to ensure continuous service. A line to Clarysville connects the Frostburg plant to Cumberland, using steel towers and extended protection against storms. Contracts with New York Mining Union Mining Mt. Savage Fire Brick and others aim to expand mining power, with engineers Leatham, Pooler, and Birely overseeing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frostburg
Frostburg Hluminating and Manufacturing Company
Edison Electric Iluminatir’ Company of
Cumberland
Frostburg Trlluminating and Manufacturing Company
Clarysville
Niagara Malls Power Company
Frostburg Company
Birely
New York Mining Company
Union Mining Company
Mt. Savage Fire Brick Company
Pooler
Leatham
Boys Enjoy Notable Central Y Night With Contests
Over 100 boys participated in events at the Central Y M C A with the Jeffs beating Mutts in several contests and a record strap pulling victory. A self defense demonstration followed by a sparring match was led by local lawyers. An Athletic Night is planned next Saturday with expected larger turnout. A concert tomorrow at Carroll Hall features multiple clubs under Frederic Foster Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Y. M. C. A
Jeffs
George Henderson
Mutts
James Johnson
Chas. Winterberg
Lyndon Sharer
John Brode
Clifford Rank
Lloyd Young
Clifton Snowden
Henry Martin
Francis Morgart
Edgar Vandegrift
Leroy Horton
Harvey Cook
E. S. Brink
Monroe Sharer
E. T. Kilroy
Allen Birchard
Herman Miller
Lee Wilson
Crispin Oglebay
Albert Kerns
Russell Armbruster
Stanley Burke
J. Philip Roman
Roman
Henderson
Carroll Hall
Ladies’ Choral Club
Frederic Foster Snow
Injury Fatal to J L Montgomery Coal Exec at Kentucky Quarry
J L Montgomery aged about 40 general manager of Stirling Coal company died from internal injuries after his automobile ditched near Daniel Boone Kentucky caused by a broken spindle. He was alone, home in Tennessee, wife and two children surviving. He previously led Union Mining at Mt Savage and was a noted Mason and Elk respected in the George's Creek region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Montgomery
Stirling Coal Company
Daniel Boone
Montgomery
Madisonville
McMullen Bros
Hugh A. McMullen
Tennessee
Mrs McKay Hosts Card Party at Washington Street
Mrs. H. C. McKay of 127 Washington street entertained friends at cards Thursday, hosting an evening of light conversation and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McKay
Washington Street
City approves payment to Merrill-Buckgaber for Evitts Creek works
Cumberland council orders payment of 7000 dollars plus interest to Merrill-Buckgaber Co. for Evitts Creek water system work after a court decision favored assigning responsibility to the engineer. The session also notes final Baltimore Street paving estimate of 5488.14 dollars and details on street, canal, and water line issues facing the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill-Buckgaber
Evitts Creek
Robert R. Henderson
Council
James H. Fuertes
Jas. Gaffney
Ferdinand Williams
Baltimore St
Baltimore Street
James P. Gaffney
Market Street
Wang Construction Co
Edwin Thacher
New York
A. W. Staub
Koon
Thacher
City of
Cumberland
Louis Weber
Franklin Street
Cumberland Brewing Co
John H. Krauss
Jos. F. Martin
Schriver
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Round House
South Cumberland
John T. Taylor
Cumberland Street
F. X. Millman
Green Street
Millman Place
Amick
Merrill-Buckgaber Co
James H. Puertes
Personal notices from Cumberland keep readers connected
A long list of residents and visitors appears, noting William F. Coale of Cumberland with coal, families moving between Cumberland and Martinsburg, travels to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore, college visits, hospital stays, and holiday plans, including Rev. Dr. Wirnes returning from Cleveland and others visiting relatives.
La Salle Juniors Defeat K O G Juniors In Narrow 15–14 Victory
In a YMCA floor game, La Salle Juniors edged K O G Juniors 15 to 14. J Martin led La Salle with strong pass and scoring while Caniff and Walsh starred for the K O G team, as the first half stood 8–6 and the late surge decided the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. O. G. Jrs
la Salle
J. Martin
Caniff
Walsh
la Salle Jrs
Pos,k. O. G. Jrs
Sr Ae
J. Martin Lao
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Martin Es Ae
Ase
Ceas Yager
Central Y M C A Team Prepares For Elkins Game
The first Central Y M C A five will travel to Elkins West Virginia next Saturday to face Davis and Elkins College. They will practice tomorrow evening in the gym between six and seven o clock. The local squad includes Harry Landis Grant Macfarlane Charles Piper Theodore Damm Murray Smouse and Somerville Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Davis and Elkins College
Davis and Elkins
Harry Landis
Grant Macfarlane
Charles Piper
Theodore Damm
Murray Smouse
Somerville Nicholson
Rose Buds to Meet Allegany Academy in Evening Practice
The Rose Buds and Allegany County Academy boys basketball teams schedule a 7 pm practice game tomorrow at the Y M C A. It marks the Academy's first outside opponent this year and tests their ability to contend with a faster high school quintet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Buds
Allegany County Academy
Academy
Rose Bud
Academy Quint
McGraw Coal Company to Sell to Pittsburgh Philadelphia Operators
Col John T McGraw of the McGraw Coal Company plans to sell to prominent coal operators from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia who met him in Grafton Saturday. An official announcement is expected early this week. James Clark and Col John Keating are major interests in the company with large mines and coal acreage. Keating serves as receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Coale
Cumberland
New York
Philadelphia
Black Diamond
M. L. Cunningham
Child
Martinsburg
L. 3. Cunningham
West King Street
Kate Snavely
Grafton
Alberta Byrne
Laverna Flick
Altoona
Byrne
Porter
Mt. Savage
George Force
Decatur Hall
John M. Streett
Baltimore
Harford County
Stella Corrigan
Rose Hill Avenue
John W. Kelly
New Castle
Daisy Bean
Leo
Barton
James Warnick
Hill Street
Lewis Seibert
Pine Street
Pittsburgh
David Kyle
Lindley Rank
Gettysburg
Mary J. Rank
Anthony Harvey
Midlothian
Robert Turnbull
Thomas Turnbull
McGraw Coal Company
Col
John T. McGraw
Col. McGraw
James Clark
John Keating
Col. Keating
Commissioners Confirm Franklin Street Route to City Limit
The commissioners for Franklin street between N Centre street and the city limits be confirmed and ordered recorded in the lien records of Allegany county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
N. Centre Street
Allegany County
Fatal stabbing in Fulton county family feud near Hancock
Arthur Barnhart son of Ismad Barnhart of Bethel township was stabbed to death by his first cousins Harry and Wal Barnhart near Hancock on a road leading home from apple picking. Authorities say the motive ties to alleged abuse by Barnhart's father against Arthur's mother. warrants issued but not served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Barnhart
Ismad Barnhart
Bethel Township
Fulton County
Hancoc Md
Harry
Wal Barnhart
William Barnt
Hancock
Elwood
Samuel Dillon
Walter
Artht
Thur
Baum's Open Evenings Through Xmas Starts Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday the 147th year Baum's store will stay open in the evenings through Christmas to assist shoppers. Stores will offer extended hours and special seasonal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kabaretti
Birdie
Barney
Emm
Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
Bb. F. Graham
Ladies’ Auxiliary
J. W. Pennington
Hi. J. Errick
Charlies Sehmuts
I. D. Twigg
Anna Moore
M. J. Walsh
L. Rephan
M. Pendergast
Hl. J. Robinette
Charles Schmutz
John Edwards
Isabella
Paris
William Cramer
John Reid
Columbus
Karl Heintz
Tasker Lowndes
Lloyd Rawlings
Alvin Anthony
Saul Praeger
G. L. Eppler
Royal Palace of
Spain
Mt. Vernon Place
Balti
Royal Kitchen
Risin
Associated Charities
Great Edison
C. Hi. Leatham
Sanderson and Porter
Dudley Buck
Madrigal Club
Brackett
Beethoven Ladies’ Choral Club
Werner
Lindera Men’s Glee Club
Hastings
Hanscom
H. Paul Mann
Clarence E. Spitsnas
Joseph
Emerson Lyric Male Quartette
Rogers
Gladys Dawson
Itda Turner
Nell Lowe Turner
Little Cotton Dolly
Geibel Ladies’ Choral Club
South
Pike Madrigal Club
Misa
F. Mainey
Dion Halen
McMullen Bros. Coal
Grace Shaffer
W. van Ormer
Schellsburg
Thomas Grose
J. H. Wirnes
Cleveland
Barnes
George Switzer
Elmer
Michael Dunegan
Peaare
Flora Higgins
Green Ridge
Earl Ward
Grantsville
M. M. Ward
Eli Williams
Akron
H. R. Donnelly
William C. Donnelly
G. B. Masters
Berlin
James S. Johnson
Bedford Street
Tittlebaum
Lichtenstein
Harrison Street
H. ¥. Walker
Fontiac
Mich
D. C. Forney
New Jersey
J. Zingler
C. J. Nawrath
Berkeley Springs
A. McLaughlin
Baxley
Mattie Zutavern
Cousin Jedidiah
Thompson
Forster
Hardelot
Enie
Shattuck Lyric
Bneees Ag
Silesu Ladies’ Choral Club
Sweet and Low
Barnby Madrigal Club
la Salle Juniors
D. and
Pittsburg
Loretta Blaus
South Allegany St
J. P. Turano
Queen City
Marinello Shop
Geet
Mary Carpenter
THE
ART Shop
M. D. Sprigg
N. Liberty St
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