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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1914

Page

5

Christmas Vacation Start At La Salle Institute

The Christmas vacation began today at La Salle Institute with an integrated program of literary and musical items. Certificates were presented to students earning roll of honor status and high achievement, followed by a December 30 alumni meeting and smoker at the school.

LA Salle la Salle Institute Noel Tim Paul Stegmaier George Reinhara Leo Reichert Ane Shepherds Vision Richard McMullen Stua@hts Brother Phillip Worner Baker George Billing Joseph Brookman John Carney Joseph Dorn Francis Fleckenstein Emmett Flynn Daniel Flynn Harold Getty William Glick John Griffin Jesus Grabenstein Howard S Woffman Walter Koelker Raphael King Frederick Laing Cras Lain James Lee Francis Lippold Rhamnd Lippold Ralph Lippold Wiliam Logsdon Francia Loughney Kaward McNamee John McMullen Maurice Orndorff Francis Penderenst Leo Relenert George Reinhard James Schriver Randolph Sehry Paul Sechonter Mark Serifer Paul Stegmater Theodore Stegmater Gerard Thompson Paul Wallman George Ward Louis Simon Bernard Adams Thomas Morrissey Homer Baker Jusuis Grabenstein Joseph Brookmoan Howard Hoffman Paul Steemaier Theodore Stegimaier Charles Laing Francis Pendergast George Mullan William Ways Harry Cline Mark Malamphy Eugene Gunning Paul Schonrer Eamett Moran Cave Schleuss Joseph Malloy Thomas Harbaugh James Rowley Charles Little James Laffey Raphael Crowan Paul Wallmen William Logsdon Francis Loughes Edward McNamee Francis Monaghan

New York Mail Delivery Arranged to Come Earlier

Secretary Philip W. Blake of the Chamber of Commerce announced that eastern mail delays have been solved. New York mail was backing up in Station S New York City causing morning mail to arrive in the afternoon. Officials from the New York department and Washington post offices promise immediate correction. Merchants in Cumberland benefit from earlier distribution.

Philip W. Blake Chamber of Commerce New York Railway Post Office Department Washington Blake New York New York City New York Department Cumberland

Camp Gaterman Wedding at Olympia Hotel Parlor

William H. Camp of Accident Ohio and Miss Marie C. Gaterman of Baltimore were married yesterday afternoon in the Olympia Hotel parlor by Rev George Y T Brown of the First Methodist Protestant Church.

William H. Camp Accident Marie C. Gaterman Baltimore Olympia Hotel

Local residents greet holidays with family visits and new arrivals

Frank J. Kelly returns from Syracuse University for holidays. Leo Connell of Consolidation Coal Co. plans Christmas at his Maryland Avenue home. James Ryan comes from Rock Hill College Ellicott City to Ray Street for the holidays. F E Blaser of the B and O Railroad spends several days on business. Many relatives, visitors, and returning students are listed among Cumberland residents and nearby towns as they travel for Christmas. Names include Keatings, McDermotts, Goldsmith, Ward, Martz, McKenzie, Snyder, Prince, Adams, and others with addresses across the city and neighboring communities.

Frank J. Kelly William Kelly Street Syracuse University Leo Connell Consolidation Coal Company Tunnelton W. Va Maryland Avenue James Ryan Rock Hill College Ellicott City Ray Street F. E. Blaser B. & O. Railroad Bessie Ketzner Williams Street H. G. Porter Washington, D. C Kathleen Keating John Keating Eden Hall School Philadelphia Roy C. Dawson Hancock Dawson Mary Egan South Mechanic Street Thomas McDermott Hinton Marguerite E. Martz Independence Street New York Rose Keating Claude J. McKenzie Paca Street Charles W. L. McDermott Western Maryland Hospital Wilbur M. Snyder Baltimore Walter Alderton A. P. Alderton Marion Street Grace Prince Marion St Allegany Hospital Edgar P. Adams University of Maryland Charles L. Adams Virginia Avenue T. E. Miller Connellsville Robert Reynolds James Zeller Cumberland Parkersburg Anna M Knobley Street Fayerdale John W. George F. B. Miller F. A. Husted D. L. Sloan J. R. Atkinson J. W. P. Somerville W. M. Somerville H. Schilling Johns Hopkins Hospital Eleanor N. Gracie Eckhart W. A. Gracie Goucher College Lena D. Wineberg Lonaconing Virginia Waugh Dixon Narrows Park Anneta Perry Frederick Perry Decatur Street John Hession M. J. Hession Frank R. Darby W. M. Railway Pittsburg Julia Heilman Frostburg Gilpin J. Philip Aaron Hagerstown Edna Rosie Wright Peter E. Wright Baltimore Avenue Mount St. Joseph’s Academy Emmittsburg J. Russell Goodfellow Evansville Ill Goodfellow David P. Miller William L. Morgan Gertrude Morgan Laurel Del Straughn J. H. Straughn A. H. Nierman Mary Nierman Augustus H.nierman Hanover Street Grayson

Vote on Hobson National Prohibition Bill Tonight

Washington reports the House voted to pass the rule for eight hours of debate on the Hobson National Prohibition amendment with final vote expected at nine thirty tonight. The room heard strong rhetoric from Cantrell and Kelly as party lines faded and supporters warned of liquor interests' reach.

Washington House Henry Cantrell Kentucky

Desperadoes Run Amuck in West Virginia Coal Region

Sheriff hunts Matt Jarrell known as the Terror of the Coal Fields and two companions after they shot up Oakey injuring a man and two women. Deputy Silas S. Nantz died after being fatally shot in Eskdale while attempting arrest. Jarrell recently pardoned during prior imprisonment for carrying concealed weapons.

Charleston W. Va Hill Cabin Creek Matt Jarrell Oakey Silas S. Nantz Eskdale Congressional Investigating Committee Jarrell Henry Ratlhitt Josephine Wines Belle Adare Nantz

Local Holiday Visits Span Cities and States

Christmas plans include Wheeling families visiting parents in Decatur and Piedmont while John Kellys from Troy N Y visit Mrs Kean and relatives. Mrs Hartman to join her husband engineer for Heine Boiler Co in St Louis during Edison Electric Illuminating building progress. Nicholas Carter GE erecting engineer completes second 2000 k w turbine at Edison plant then returns to Philadelphia. Mrs Zimm mermafs from Svy of Martinabure attends funeral of George Dryer here.

Wheeling Grayson Decatur Street John F. Kelly Troy N. Y Heine Boiler Company St. Louis Edison Electric Illuminating Company Nicholas Carter General Electric Company Edison Electric Iluminating Company Philadelphia August Zimm Méermafs Martinabure George John Dryer

Germans Defeated Along Entire Line, Paris Reports

Paris reports progress along the Allied front from Argonne to Belgium with German positions pushed back. German evacuations are claimed at Middlekirke and possibly Ostend amid heavy cannonading. French gains noted near Carency Mametge and Lihons after two weeks of fighting.

Paris Argonne France Belgium Belgian Middlekirke Ostend Lys Aisne Carency Mametge Lihons

Government drops antitrust suit against Lehigh coal firms

Judge Hough in federal court dismissed the Sherman lawsuit accusing the Lehigh Valley Railroad and affiliates of monopolizing the anthracite trade. The opinion says no monopoly or attempt to monopolize interstate commerce was proven and the defendants receive a clear bill of health.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Hough Federal District Court Lehigh Valley Coal Company Lehigh Valley Coal Sales Company Cox Bros. & Co., Inc Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley

Court Proceedings and Local Notices Include Estate Actions

Letters testamentary issued for Joseph B. Higgins on Michael J. Higgins estate. May W. Burkey guardian of Guida Mott settled first account. Bernard P. Wood administrators filed inventory and final accounts with distribution to heirs. Court adjourned to Thursday at 9 AM for Christmas. Marquette Social Club plans dance at St Marys Hall Cumberland on Wednesday December 30 with special committee organizing.

Joseph B. Higgins Michael J. Higgins May W. Burkey Guida Mott Bernard P. Wood Marquette Social Club St. Mary's Hall South Cumberland

Thaw to be Tried for Conspiracy in Matteawan Return

Former District Attorney William Travers Jerome says Harry Thaw will be brought back to New York and tried on the conspiracy charge as soon as arrangements with state officials are made. He notes the maximum penalty for conspiracy is a 590 dollar fine and up to one year, and says insanity at crime time does not bar trial.

New York William Travers Jerome Harry K. Thaw United States Supreme Court Thaw Harry Thaw Matteawan Jerome Mr. Jerome

Autumn Day Delivers Record Crowd Despite Poor Streets

A brisk autumn day drew a record crowd as shoppers filled streets though footing was treacherous. Temperatures hovered near 40 as city traffic slowed and vendors reported strong sales throughout the day.

White Gifts for the King at First Presbyterian Service

The annual Christmas service and Gifts for the King will be held at First Presbyterian on Wednesday December 28 at 7:30. Participants select worthy causes to receive gifts, with a moment of presentation and a treat for members of the beginners' department.

First Presbyterian

Young Apprentice Injured in Railway Shop Incident

J. J. Wallace aged 18 an apprentice at the Western Maryland Railway Company shops had his finger injured this morning. He was taken by ambulance to Western Maryland Hospital at Butler treated there and later returned home to 428 1 2 Fayette Street.

J. J. Wallace Mag St Western Mind Ftailway Company Western Maryland Hospital Butler Ambulance Fayette Street

Local arrests linked to furniture theft and small sums

George Martz and Deec. Daugher ty were arraigned after Saturday night arrest for feloniously carrying away a chair from Home Furniture Company. Each posted $300 bond for next grand jury. G Bargolini and J Bosnaci, súddenly tried for taking $27 from L Catolini, were found not guilty by Magistrate Humbird due to insufficient evidence.

George Martz Deec Daugherty Home Furniture Company John W. Heck G. Bargolini J. Bosnaci L. Catolini V. B. Humbird

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