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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
2
A local ad lists varied slippers and moccasins with multiple prices for men women and children. Items include felt house slippers from 19 to 69 cents, fur trimmed styles near 98 cents to 1.19, and Indian moccasins ranging from 69 cents to 2.75 dollars.
An old newspaper snippet lists boys shoes with multiple styles and prices. It includes button and black options, tan Elk leather, high top buckled models, and sizes up to 15, with prices ranging from 98 cents to $3.00.
A list of girls' shoes priced from $1.89 to $3.00 features tan button styles in multiple sizes and designs including high tops and patent button cloth options. Prices shown include $1.89 and $1.98 as examples among several $1.98 to $3.00 entries.
Sheboygan Wisconsin December 18 a couple hundred days remain until Independence Day and the business Men's association plans early. A surplus from the Star Spangled Banner centennial fund is proposed as the nucleus for a Fourth of July fund. A committee will obtain prominent speakers and arrange a program.
Arnold Kruckman returns to San Francisco after a world tour. He was hired by the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to arrange a globe circling air race in 1915 as a major feature. War in Europe and parts of the Orient led expo managers to cancel the event due to war conditions.
In Columbia South Carolina on December 18 convicts in the state penitentiary await the expected Christmas pardon batch from Governor Cole Blease. He previously pardoned a wide range of offenders at Thanksgiving and is likely to require abstinence from liquor as a condition for release, adding to a total near 1500 pardons in his term.
Joliet Illinois December 18 The figures 18 in a date line loom large as Frank Repetto a Chicago burglar sentenced to death for killing his cell mate Charles Masters on September 18 faces execution today unless a reprieve is granted.
Equipment for M. F. Murray's pool parlor on North Liberty Street in the former R. J. Birmingham site has arrived and been placed. The parlor is expected to open to the public Saturday.
The 8S Little Jewelry Company offers S. and H. Green Trading Stamps on all cash sales from ten cents to five hundred dollars at their stores.
The Hagerstown Mail reports a Belgian woman killed a German soldier by pouring scalding water over him while he lay beside a house in Belgium. The incident drew bitter reaction from comrades who mourned a fine young man.
The report notes artificial design activities for cemetery deans at Rupperts on December 17, detailing preparations and arrangements for year end ceremonies.
Readable lines indicate a dining room or lunch service ready on demand. Advert hints at availability during extended hours and quick service.
Potomac Lodge No 100 fills officers including George L Barker as Worshipful Master and William Jeffrey as Senior Warden. Washington Camp No 62 SOSA names Hawkins President and Wiant Vice President with Hinkles and Grant Hanks in key roles. The social committee led by Zimmerman plans a big New Year Eve event for members.
Ray Goong offers Christmas trees in front of City Hall by phone number 3. Rupperts advertises finest holly wreaths in town. December 17 4t notices.
Eimanuel Beal age 64, a car inspector for the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad on the hump, died Wednesday night at Allegany Hospital. A widower, he leaves eight children and was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics of Mt. Savage. The body will be sent to Eckhart for interment at Porter graveyard. funeral arrangements pending.
A list of couples with their home towns across Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia appears. Names include Ross Elmer Curley and Bertha Elizabeth Clites among others. The notice catalogs partners and residence towns such as Manns Choice Buffalo Mills Orlanda Harding Vin'tonda Loratown Cumberland Cre saptown Greensburg Bridgeport Confluence Dunmore and Confluence. The document reads like a society or marriage record segment.
Col. Jacob E. Fisher presented Mrs. John C Middlauff a $700 relief check from popular subscriptions for the widow. The committee aims for a total of $1,500 as more funds are sought. Winger, who killed Middlauff, was convicted of murder in the second degree last month.
Work to drain the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Brunswick began Wednesday with crews hauling in loads of fish the same night. The gang arrived after draining the upper levels begun Monday at Cumberland under orders from General Superintendent Nicholson. All boats are now in winter quarters.
Public auction set for December 19 at 11 o clock on South Liberty street Cumberland Allegany County Maryland. Property is a six room frame dwelling on the west side of Maryland Avenue in a good neighborhood. Terms require cash on sale or half cash with ratification by the court. Attorney Austin A Willg named for mortgagors.
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