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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1915

Page

4

Debaters Clash Over Navy Strength At Short Gap Event

A Saturday night gathering at Short Gap Schoolhouse featured a debate on whether the United States should maintain a stronger navy. Fred Hummell and Clarence Amstot argued affirmatively, while Frank Wey and Carl Dayton spoke for the negative, which won. The event included a large group of young attendees and a late lunch.

Short Gap W. Va Fred Fred Hummel John Defibaugh Clarence Amstot Frank Weigand Lester Barnes Charles Egan Carl Bosley Henry Bosley

Buried Under Coal Ends Life of Freight Conductor Rohman

Henry Rohman a 48 year old freight conductor for Monongahela connecting railroad died instantly in Pittsburgh when coal shifted while he rode the sill of a car at the Jones and Laughlin plant yards on Second Avenue. Survived by his wife three children and multiple Cumberland siblings. Funeral set for Friday at 9 AM from St Stephens Church Hazelwood.

Edgary Rohman Cumberland Pittsburgh Monongahela Jones & Laughlin Second Avenue Rohman Chatsworth Avene Hazelwood Casper John Nicholas Rohman Charles J. Dahl John Nehring St. Stephens’ Catholic Church

Comic Opera 1492 Prize Winners Announced

The notice praises the Maryland theatre event as Mayor Koon assigns a Baltimore street challenge. B I Weller won five dollars for first calling theatergoers to see 1492 Monday night, while James Preceent earned a prize for guessing a Ruth Fy occupant but forfeited the award to the ColveAed Charities. Dr Lindley Joan J walked Baltimore street and Foster Read rode in the auto. J Philip Oman distributed awards.

B. I." Weller Thos. W. Koon Baltimore Street Maryland James Preceent Ruth Fy Theatre P colveAed Charities Dr. Lindley Joan J Foster Read J. Philip Oman

Christ mas Trees and Moss Delivery to All City Areas

Local advertisement announces a car load of Christmas trees and moss delivered to every city district. Readily available at 1 West Laing Ave or 06 Virginia Ave with two phone lines 556 and 12-W. for orders and inquiries.

West Laing Ave Virginia Ave

Colored Woman Donates 200 Pound Pig to Salvation Army

An elderly colored woman gave the Salvation Army a 200 pound pig to aid distress. She claimed the fattest hog from her five owned could help those in need, and Adjutant George Woods accepted the gift as relief responses lagged and kettle contributions waned.

Salvation Army George Woods

City Taxicab Company to Handle New Year Ball Transport

The City Taxicab Company led by president Ter rence J. Boyle will arrange guest transportation to and from the Queen City hotel for the county ball on December 31.

City Taxicab Company County Ball Terrence J. Boyle Queen City Hotel

Monument to Confederate Soldier Unveiled in Barrackville

A Sunday ceremony in Barrackville West Virginia unveiled a monument to Luther Santmyer a young Confederate soldier who died in 1863 during the Jones raid after contracting typhoid fever. His home was Front Royal Virginia and his burial site is noted as Barrackville. The event was organized by the Robert E Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Fairmont.

Barrackville W. Va Luther Sanmyer Santmyer Front Royal Robert E. Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy Fairmont

Local actors shine in 1492 charity show crowd pleaser

A Cumberland Maryland theatre crowd enjoyed a three hour benefit performance of 1492 a comic opera for Associated Charities. Key performers included Dr Karl P Heintz William Cramer John E Edwards Lloyd Rawlings Dr Alvin Anthony Luther Shaffer Foster Read George Louis Eppler and Laul Praeger. The revue featured scenes with Columbus Isabella and Aragon amid songs and comic vignettes drawing strong audience applause.

Cumberland Theatre Maryland Associated Charities America Baltimore Royal Kitchen Columbus Karl P. Heintz Heintz William Cramer Ferdinand of Aragon Spain John E. Edwards Isabella of Castile Edwards Isabella Alvin Anthony Luther Shaffer Newsies Luther Heinie de Luxe Foster Read Infanta Catalina George Louis Eppler Laul Praeger

Local militia enrollment meeting and community program announced

A meeting at the Armory on South Mechanic Street 8 PM aims to boost Co. G enrollment. Speakers include Col. George A. Pearce and Col. Thomas R. Palmer with local supporters shaping a patriotism drive in Cumberland.

South Mechanic Street Co. G Cumberland John G. Lynn Thomas R. Palmer Daniel Annan, Sr Henry Shriver Judge Ro J. MacDonald F. Brooke Whiting John Schwarzenbach Robert W. Little W. W. Hanly John M. Streett Samuel Wertheimer Fuller Barnard Col. Geo. A. Pearce A. A. Doub Matthew H. Sloan Philip Blake W. H. Baxley Clinton Uhl Geo. R. Wheeler C. H. Holtzman Chas. O. Roemer Col George A. Pearce

M P Gannon Dead Col Michael P Gannon Dies at 72

Col Michael P Gannon aged 72 of Westernport Maryland died yesterday. Survived by widow Marie Gannon daughter of Clarksburg West Virginia and son Paul H Gannon Piedmont West Virginia. A leading coal operator in West Virginia and Maryland he was a merchant and director of Citizens National Bank Westernport and Piedmont Grocery Company Piedmont West Virginia.

Michael P. Gannon Westernport Marie Gannon Paul H. Gannon Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Maryland Citizens’ National Bank Piedmont Grocery Company Piedmont, W. Va

Marys Coming St Josephs Club to Play Lonaconing

The St Josephs Club basketball team from this city schedules a Thursday game at SS Pete and Paul Hall against the St Club five of Lonaconing. The St Josephs have not won this season but have practiced steadily and expect to challenge the Lonaconing squad. The St Marys Club also debuts this season with a strong lineup and aims to make an impact.

St. Joseph's Lonaconing SS. Pete. and Paul’s Hall S:. Joseph's Club Quint St. Joseph Quint St. Mary's

Jury Draw Set for January Term by Two Judges

The jury for the January term of the circuit court will be drawn on Friday by Judges A. Slanter Boyd and Robert R. Kenderson.

A. Slanter Boyd Robert R. Kenderson

Frantz Premier Cleaner Ad Shoppers Gift Idea

Advertisement notes a Frantz Premier Cleaner as an ideal gift for your wife. Edison Elec Illinois Company is listed with address 20 N Liberty St in an item dated December 14, 1941.

Edison Elec. Ill. Co Liberty St

Cumberland and Davis and Elkins duel for state basketball honor

Elkins West Virginia December 14 hotels report many requests for reservations for Saturday night December 18 for the Cumberland Young Men's Christian Association versus Davis and Elkins College basketball game. Cumberland seeks state championship bragging rights and Davis and Elkins aims to earn West Virginia's top honor with a bendh concert planned before tip off. Manager Wheizel keeps ticket prices affordable as Cosin Muellenix prepares the squad and final lineup this week.

Elkins W. Va Cumberland Young Men's Christian Association Davis and Elkins Cumberland West Virginia Wheizel Davis E’kiers Cosin Muellenix Aie

Blue Ridge Magnates to Consider Cities for Next Season

At a Hagerstown meeting next month Blue Ridge League will decide which towns join for the coming season. A president will be chosen, Charles W. Boyer of Hagerstown is urged to lead. Transfers of Hanover and Gettysburg to Cumberland and Frostburg are discussed. Chambersburg club is reorganized and to return next summer after leading attendance last year.

Coorberland Frostburg Hagerstown Blue Ridge League Charles W. Boyer Hanover Gettysburg Cumberland Chambersburg

Committee Teambacks Effort for Major 1492 Event

The article credits a special committee for the 1492 event’s large attendance. Members listed include Philip Roman as chairman, B N Garstin, W C Montignani, Charles Rosenberger, Charles Cumiskey, Phillip W Blake, John Ss McCauley, John W Doherty, Mrs. Robert MacDonald, Elizabeth Lowndes, and Vera Amick for handling advertising ticket sales and related preparations.

Philip Roman B. N. Garstin W. C. Montignani Charles Rosenberger Charles Cumiskey Phillip W. Blake John Ss. McCauley John W. Doherty Robert MacDonald Elizabeth Lowndes Vera Amick

Boyd Appointed to City Police Force Succeeding Vacancy

Isaac D. Boyd to join the city police to fill the vacancy created by Clay Wilson's promotion to assistant chief and James Nicely's resignation. Boyd formerly served as station caller at the Baltimore and Ohio depot and earned a local reputation as a top caller on the main.

Isaac D. Boyd Clay Wilson James Nicely Mr. Boyd Baltimore and Ohio

Orchestra Practice Tonight at the YMCA

The YMCA orchestra will practice at the association at 8 o'clock this evening. Local musicians gather for weekly rehearsal at the facility.

Association

Seven Men Sentenced for Illicit Liquor sales in Huntingdon County

In Huntington Pa five aliens and two others were fined 500 dollars and jailed three months each by Judge Johnson for selling liquor illicitly in a county that has been dry for a year. One defendant known as Jim Dearton, a cripple, fled Huntington and checked into Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh as the sentences were imposed.

Huntingdon Johnson Huntingdon County Jim” Dearton Huntington Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Several Buyers

Thomas H Hobbs and wife sell on Columbia street to James Corfield for 10 dollars. Mary E Crabtree and others sell on Oldtown to Hester A McAtee for 300 dollars. Jessie D Rice and husband transfer on Columbia street to Mary A Dicken for 1 dollar. Dicken transfers on Columbia street for 1 dollar. A Dicken on Valley street for 1 dollar. Andrew B Shaw and wife sell to Caledonia Corp on Moscow for 50 dollars.

Thomas H. Hobbs James Corfield Columbia Street Mary E. Crabtree Hester A. McAtee Oldtown Jessie D. Rice Mary A. Dicken Mary Dicken Valley Street Andrew B. Shaw Caledonia Cor Co Moscow

Sallie L Lill Granted Absolute Divorce and Name Return

The court grants Sallie L Lill an absolute divorce from Walter T me and awards her the right to resume her maiden name Sallie B Neff. The order specifies restoration of her prior surname and full termination of the marriage.

Sallie L. Lill Walter T. Me Sallie B. Neff

Local Woman Maria Williams Dies After Illness

Maria Williams 70 colored resident died this morning at Western Maryland Hospital after several weeks illness.

Maria Williams Western Maryland Hospital

Local Names Cited in Legal Notices

Mildred Fillmore Lyon of Greenland Gap West Virginia and Mary Etta McDonald of Maysville West Virginia are listed alongside Robert Luther Broke and Frances B Donahue both of this city in the document.

Mildred Fillmore Lyon Greenland Gap W. Va Mary Etta McDonald Maysville Robert Luther Broke Frances B. Donahue

Local Social Notes Trim Cumberland Area Visitors

A string of residents and relatives are listed with visits and returns across Cumberland and nearby towns. Mrs. Homer Brooks of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs. Dison in Davidson Street and Mrs. Mary Egan on Baltimore Avenue while Mrs. Roy Dawson and daughter travel to Hancock. Other arrivals include Miss Carrie Gabler missing work due to illness, Miss Aimee Sheridan pausing in Fairmont, and Dr. and Mrs. William Gracie returning from a bridal trip.

Homer Brooks Baltimore Mes. &. T. Dison Davidson Street Mary Egan Baltimore Avenue Roy C. Dawson Hancock Maryland Avenue Willian Moffatt Springfield W. Wallace McKaig New York American Society of Mechanical Engineers Charles H. Hrace Bedford Street Darrow

Obituary of Altoona Lumberman Thomas J Munden

Thomas J Munden an Altoona resident died at his son William Mullen’s home at 1401 Thirteenth Avenue at 7:45 am from senility He was born June 11 1827 in Loretto Cambria County Pa a noted Central Pennsylvania lumberman partner of James McGraham with sawmills across Cambria He retired ten years ago and lived in Johnstown Frostburg Md and Altoona He married Susan Cullen on January 22 1856 in Loretto Surviving children include Mrs Albert McDermott Mrs Patrick Kelly John William Mullen Mrs Alice McGann Mrs Joan Bath all of Altoona Twenty grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren Also surviving He belonged to St Johns Catholic Church Burial in the Gallitzin family plot Also notes two Pittsburgh notices for Edward J Lawrence and Mrs Mary Daugherty funeral arrangements.

Thomas J. Mullen Altoona William Mullen Thirteenth Avenue Loretto Cambria County Pennsylvania James McGraham Cambria Johnstown Frostburg Susan Cullen Albert McDermott Patrick Kelly John Alice McGann Joan Bath Mullen St. John’s Catholic Church Intiment Gallitzin

Streett’s Fruit Cakes Ad Offers 25 and 30 Cent Cakes

An advertisement promotes STREETT’S Fruit Cakes made from selected fruit with quality unexcelled and priced at 25 and 30 cents per pound. Dated December 14-21.

Ladies' Aid Society to hold luncheons and dinners

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Irish Synagogue opens noon luncheons and dinners in rental rooms at Centre and U streets daily from 11:30 to 2:30 through Saturday. Tempting menus prepared each day lead to a dance and cabaret at Wertheimer's hill on December 29. Ladies in charge include Mrs. Lichtstein, chairman, and several other named organizers.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Irish Synagogue Temple Centre U Streets Wertheimer Hill

Lodge Elections at Port Cumberland Chapter

Port Cumberland lodge lists officers for the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons with Master Dr. G O Sha Harry Footer as senior warden John Atkinson junior warden Henry By Keuah secretary F A Anke treasurer. Also seeking a girl for general house work at 8 Prospect Square with a date of December 14-3.

Port Cumberland Lotte Masons G. O. Sha Harry Footer John Atkinson Henry By Keuah F. A. Anke

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