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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
9
Patrons and friends of The Cumberland Press are asked to telephone personals and other news items to this paper. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated. The Editor.
Reading residents Walter and Mrs. Weaver visit relatives in Martinsburg while many others from Reading, Martinsburg, and nearby areas are listed as holiday guests and travelers including Miss Estella Hott to Augusta for a wedding and Leo Reinhard heading to Chattanooga for Wang Construction.
An old page lists many slippers with varied prices from 85c to $2.25 for men women and children. It also shows a September 2 schedule for trains departing Cumberland with routes to Baltimore Philadelphia New York Hancock and Hagerstown among others.
The American Society of Agricultural Engineers begins its eighth annual meeting in Chicago with participants from farms, equipment makers, and universities. Speakers include Deans Davenport from Illinois, Shaw from Michigan, Marston from Iowa State, Price from Ohio State, Patitz of Allis-Chalmers, McCormick of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plus delegates from Winnipeg, College Station, and Amherst.
The Taylor Hotel in Winchester, a Civil War era hostelry once used as army headquarters, was purchased Saturday from J. G. McCrory by Fred H. Hable of Washington and Herman H. Hable of Winchester. They plan to tear it down and build a large business block with a theater above the stores. Noted antebellum statesmen stayed there.
Schedule notes show departures from Cam Sao MO at 7 00 A M to Cumberland and at 1 30 P M to Prestburg. A theatre car from Cumberland 11 aims to connect Lonaconing, with special arrangements for iron connectivity mentioned.
Washington officials estimate that about 100 million parcel post packages were handled during the Christmas rush. The expected total parcel post traffic for 1914 nears one billion packages, signaling unprecedented activity in the service.
Paris reports a semi official note stating German lines hold strong with captured French artillery in the Perthes region attack December 24. It lists two quick firers several siege guns on carriages one 245 millimetre siege mortar one 50 millimetre gun with an armored cupola and a 37 millimetre revolving gun taken.
Morgantown West Virginia December 28 The Mississippi Glass company gave a Christmas turkey to each of its 170 employees.
About two thousand Phi Delta fraternity members from across the country gathered in Birmingham Alabama for the opening of their four day convention. While business will be discussed social events are planned and entertainments arranged for the visiting college men.
Christmas travelers include Mrs P G Gowden and Miss Ruth Hartman visiting from Hendricks West Virginia to Cumberland and Smallwood street, and John A Reinhart from McKeesport visiting his mother and brother in Hancock. Joseph W Geary from Pottsville left Green Street after Christmas with his mother. Joseph F Miller from Beallstreet returned to New York City after Christmas with his family.
London report states Monsignor Dolei, new apostolic delegate to Turkey, was received by Sultan Mehmed V. He delivered an autograph letter from Pope Benedict. The encounter marks the first time the Turkish ruler hosted a delegate without French ambassador involvement.
John Llewellyn died Saturday at his sister's home in Rawlings from heart trouble at age 26. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Mary Zimmerman of Cumberland and several siblings. Funeral conducted at the M. E. Church in Rawlings with interment there. Also noted is the death of Anna L. Corbaccio, 18 months, of 101 Fifth Street, with services at Butler Undertaking and burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Readable catalog of boys footwear with multiple styles and price points. Listings include tan and black Elk button shoes in all sizes, heavy tan elk high tops with buckles, and serviceable shoes priced from $1.25 to $2.50.
Washington reports President Wilson received several remembrances and many congratulations on his 58th birthday. The day carried no celebration as the president and his family observe mourning at the time.
Richard Dickinson, actor, fainted while seated after a theatre party and fell, fracturing his skull. He died two hours later without regaining consciousness at his home. Detective Transferred. B. and O. Patrolman B. L. Prince moved to Cumberland. Mr. Kauffman returns to his post.
A short shoe sale listing notes girls tan Elk shoes with welt soles and button and lace details. The price shown is $2.98 after a prior price of $3.00.
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