Frostburg News Roundup of Local Deaths and Police Reports
Five year old Frank Paley of Cumberland died after an accident at Frostburg Mines Hospital. William R Fisher, 75, a longtime employee of Union Mining Co at Barton Allegany, died after six months illness. Mrs Viola Porter passed a postal clerk examination. Beall High School exam results distributed to individuals. Co ro raiders report frequent chicken thefts in Frostburg with several coops struck.
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Frank
Frank Paley
Cumberland
Mines
Frostburg
Beall High School
Viola Porter
William R. Fisher
Allegany
Jie
Romney
W. Va
Union Mining Co
Barton and Allegany
Harry
Columbus
Ohio
Robert
Mary A. Sutton
Daniel Gallaway
Ister
Julia Fisher
Co. 8
Wade
Raley
Robert Armstrong
Arndid
Ulysses Manna
Andrew McManus
Christmas Baskets planned for Tri-Towns
Westernfort Lodge of the Order of Moone will distribute baskets to the needy in the Tri-Towns area. Report worthy cases to Harry Rector or Fred Schaffer in Westernport Maryland. The Westernport Luke Civic Club also plans to provide Christmas baskets for those in need in the Two Towns area and asks for case referrals to its secretary in Westernport Maryland. M P Gannon improves at home after illness and had a recent hemispheric speech impairment. Norris Pagenhart of Westernport sent to St Marys Industrial School by Deputy Sheriff Peter McFarland following juvenile court commitment. Christmas weather shows snow on mountains with suspended building work. Local visits note Misa Della Kane and Miss Pearl Green in Westernport. F C Calhoun of Clarksburg, formerly of Westernport, visiting Tri-Towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westernfort
Westernport and Luke
Norris Pagenhart
Westernport
St. Mary's Industrial School
Peter McFarland
Robert McDonald
Misa Della Kane
Lonaconing Silk Mills
Allegany Boys Organize A Basketball Team
In Allegany Maryland reports note boys organizing a local basketball group and considering upcoming games. The piece discusses common street crime, noting pickpockets are widely detested and that women should guard handbags while men shield wallets for safety.
Residents Comprise List From Various West Virginia and Pennsylvania Towns
A partial OCR list names numerous individuals from towns in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The grouping includes Jacob William Alt and Amzyna mp from Pansy West Virginia and others such as George Pierce Davis of Oldtown Miranda Zemima M Laughlin of In Creek George I Nickee of Belle Vernon Hilda Knoll of McKees John W Davisson and Thelma E at Clarksburg Vernon Wilson of Piedmont Ruth Liller of Keyser Robert Jenkins and Jennie lia of Irwin Garrett Monaghan and Pearl Kla Vana of Smithfield John Roy Muman and Bertha Shammer of Dixonville and David Stanton Niner with Margaret Beaman of Pekin.
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William Alt and
Amzynamp
Pansy
W. Va
George Pierce Davis
Oldtown
Miranda Zemima M. Laughlin
In Creek
George I. Nickee
Belle Vernon
Hilda Carolne Knoll
McKees
John W. Davisson
Thelma Eat
Clarksburg
Vernon Edgar Wilson
Piedmont
Ruth Elizabeth Liller
Keyser
Robert Paul Jenkins
Jennie M. Lia
Irwin
Uiter
Garrett Monaghan
Pearl Kla Vana
Smithfield
John Roy Muman
Bertha J. Shammer
Dixonville, Pa
David Stanton Niner
Margaret Ances Beaman
Pekin
Cumberland Office Supply to Remodel Fire Damaged Building
After a meeting of officers and directors, Cumberland Office Supply decides to remodel the partly destroyed building, aiming to complete adjustments soon following the early morning fire.
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Cumberland Office Supply
Frostburg Forms Basketball Club With 25 Members
Frostburg Md December 1 1915 at Beall High School Assembly Hall the Frostburg basketball club was organized with 25 members Officers named President Charles Stewart vice president John Hitchins secretary treasurer Thomas McManus and Porter Wameley elected coach The club plans to play all games on the Junior Order park pavilion floor which has been engaged
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Frostburg
Beall High School
Charles Stewart
John Hitchins
Thomas McManus
Porter Wameley
Junior Order Park Pavillion
Civic Club to Hold December Meeting at Club Hall
The LONACONING Civic Club plans its regular monthly meeting in the Club Hall on Thursday evening December 16 at 8 o'clock. A Bible Class Social at First Presbyterian Church drew members from both Bible classes and the congregation, with a post program refreshment. La Salle Institute duels C H S at 4 15 pm Friday, with CHS girls’ team manager seeking a same time game. Emma Sloan returns from Cleveland. Robert Ross attends his uncle James White’s funeral in Gilmore.
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Civic Club
First Presbyterian Church
la Salle
C. H. S. la Salle Institute
Cumberland
Obituary for Mrs James Macfarlane of Mount Savage
Mrs James Macfarlane aged 68 died at Mount Savage at 4 30 yesterday of paralysis. She is survived by her husband and daughters Mrs Hugh G Hinchliffe of Cleveland Ohio Mrs Albert Watchman of Du Bois Pa Mrs Hervey L Rizer of Cumberland Miss Verna J Macfarlane of Pittsburgh Pa and Miss Anna Macfarlane at home Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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James Macfarlane
Mt. Savage
Hugh G. Hinchliffe
Cleveland, O
Albert Watchman
du Bois, Pa
Hervey L. Rizer
Cumberland
Verna J. Macfarlane
Pittsburgh
Anna Macfarlane
Davis Elkins Roasts Hatfield and Others
In Washington in December the West Virginia Republicans gathered for a preview of their campaign with Governor Hatfield declaring his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate. Former Coast master Denham of Clarksburg said Hatfield would enter the race and seek harmony to win a full Republican ticket next year. Hatfield’s slate includes Ira Robison for governor, while former Governor White plans to oppose him. Former Senator Davis Wilkins criticized the removal of William Seymour Edwards from the Republican national committee and condemned the process used to appoint Virgil Highland, warning that accountability will follow.
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Washington
Dec
West Virginia
Hatfield
United States
Denham
Clirksburg
West
Hatfield, Highland
Sherman C. Denham
Miller elected moderator of Baltimore Presbytery
The Presbytery of Baltimore met in Forest Park Church and elected the Rev. Dr. Henry W. Miller of Light Street Church as moderator to succeed Rev. Dr. James E. Moffatt of Cumberland. Moffatt remains until Miller takes office in April. A new Homewood church site was endorsed with possible financial aid from the Presbyterian Association. A new minister, Rev. Arthur Aston, joins from Des Moines Town to lead Relay church. Rev. William E. Williams resigns Grace Church Dolphin Street for a pastorate in York, Pennsylvania.
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Presbytery of
Baltimore
Forest Park Presbyterian Church
Henry W. Miller
Light Street Church
James E. Moffatt
Cumberland
Moffatt
Miller
Homewood
Waverly
Presbyterian Association
Arthur Aston
Des Moines
Town
Relay Church
A. C. Dudley
Indiana
William E. Williams
Grace Church
Dolphin Street
York
Tennessee Democratic Primary Sets Senate Fight
Tennessee voters head to a state wide primary to determine the party choice for U S senator to replace Luke Lea. After Lea’s elimination Paterson and McKellar face a runoff with McKellar favored by Lea supporters amid predictions of his possible victory.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
United States
Luke Lea
Lea
Malcolm R. Patterson
K. D. McKellar
McKellar
Patterson
Hogs Weigh 780 and 540 Pounds Raised by Local Butchers
Lemuel Day of Moorefield butchered two 14 month old hogs last week weighing 780 pounds total. Bernie Bierkamp butchered a hog this week weighing 540 pounds.
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Lemuel Day
Moorefield
Bernie Bierkamp
City Leaders Endorse Rally to Recruit Second Company
Officials and business figures in the city unite to call a rally aimed at securing sufficient enlistments for forming a second company. Gorman and G. Lynn arranged the event, with many prominent men pledging to join.
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Mons
Galliy
Cupednn
Raffier Haa Gorman
G. Lynn
Boy 11 Fatally Struck by Car in Morgantown
George Gallagher aged 11 son of Clark Gallagher of 47 Yoke street Morgantown WV was struck by an automobile Saturday evening and died a few minutes later at City Hospital.
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George Gallagher
Clark Gallagher
Yoke Street
Morgantown
W. Va
City Hospital
Railway audit in Baltimore over Western Maryland passenger rates
Beginning yesterday the public service commission will audit the Western Maryland Railway Company in Baltimore to assess conditions around the passenger department. The move followed a petition proposing a fare increase from two cents to three cents per mile.
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Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
Western Maryland Railway Company
Baltimore
Army and Navy Leaders Take Key Posts in House Committees
Three members from the army and navy fields now head the house committees handling military legislation this session. The committees hold full control over defense matters and are expected to push stronger national defense policies.
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House of Representatives
England orders bottles for troops in trenches
An order for 140000 gross of glass bottles has been issued to Hazel Atlas Glass Co of Wheeling West Virginia and Williamsport Glass Co of Williamsport for rapid delivery. The bottles will be used to ship liquid foods like soups and milk to soldiers in the trenches.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Williamstown Glass Company
Williamstown
Navy and Army to Highlight National Defense Talk
Secretary Daniels will discuss The Navy and National Defense while Secretary Gar rison speaks on The Army and National Defense at the Southern Commercial Congress in Charleston. A military and naval parade was planned for the afternoon session.
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Charleston
D. C
National Defense
Southern Commercial Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Navy
Secretary of War
Army
What Red Cross Seals Do
The Red Cross Christmas seals in gold help fight tuberculosis by supporting patients and funding visiting nurses. They finance open air schools, dispensaries, free treatment, and public education through literature and circulars, with last year’s $550,000 expended and a目标 of one million needed this year.
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Atlante
Pacific
Heirs Reach Agreement on Kelley Estate Distribution
In a settlement among the heirs of the late Christopher Kelley the distribution of property is arranged. The court had construed parts of the will earlier and left others open, urging an accord. Attorneys J W Cochrane for Rosella M Pugh and Julia Kelley and James L Pugh, with widow and remaining children represented by Benjamin A Richmond.
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Christopher Kelley
J. W. Cochrane
Rosella M
James L. Pugh
Julia Kelley
Benjamin A. Richmond
Gun Shipped to Sandy Hook for Panama Canal Fortifications
The rMA gun ready for tests, shipped to Sandy Hook proving grounds aboard fourteen special cars. The weapon will ultimately be used in fortifications at the Panama canal.
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Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Panama Canal
Man found along rail line with frozen foot near Manila
Edward Gardner of Augusta Maine was found yesterday evening lying along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Manila Pennsylvania. He was brought to Cumberland on train No 56 and admitted to Allegany Hospital where Dr James M Spear is attending him.
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Edward Gardner
Augusta
Baltimore and Ohio
Manila
Cumberland
Allegany Hospital
James M. Spear
Pastor Rev J W Von Koske Arrives at Cor rigansville Church
Rev J W Von Koske formerly of Sandusky Ohio arrives in Cor rigansville with his family to take on the pastorate of the Reformed church that had been vacant for nearly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. von Koske
Sandusky, Ohio
Corrigansville
The
Reformed Church
German Ambassador Attends Baltimore Red Cross Bazaar
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador visited the Baltimore opening of a German Austro-Hungarian Red Cross bazaar. He was escorted by detectives from Washington as he toured with Prince Hatzfeld and Prince Hohenlohe. The event drew thousands of German attendees and included a dance with Miss Hilda Hildesheim who pinned a flower on the count.
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Baltimore
Count von Bernstorff
Red Cross
Washington
Prince Hatzfeld
Prince Hohenlohe
Legation
C Jose
Mias H'lda
Hildesheim
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Firostburg
Tri-Towns
Bureau of the Cumberland Press
R. A. Hoffmeister
M. P. Gannon
Allegany Ready
Whirp
Quint
Mountain City
Lonaconing
Cumberland Press
Emma Sloan
Cleveland
Robert Ross
East
Jas. White
Gilmore
Mount Savage
the Bureau of the Cumberland Press
Wm. F. Farrell
Davis Elkins
Says Edwards
National Committee
H. W. Miller
J. E. Moffatt
Presbytery
London
W. Birch
Lad
Auto
Audit Por Roads Books
Hay, Gordon and
Hensley
Padgett, McKellar and
Connelly
England
Depfen
Commercial Congress
RED Cross Seals
Meat Market
Broadway
Thomas G. Spier
Allegany County
Ebony
Silver
Huyler’s Candies
Eastman Kodaks
Shea’s Drug Store
Frostburg, Maryland
Rma
Underwood
Onderwood
von Bernstorfe
Envoy
E. B. Prichard & CO
Vanesi Dolly
Dolly Sisters
Frostburg Opera House
Prograss
William Fox
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Rockcliffe Fellowes
Anna I. Nilsson
Jacob Hafer
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