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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
5
Air inspector Arthur Perkins injured after slipping into a pit while inspecting an engine on a turntable. Dr. F L Barkdoll summoned. Perkins taken to his home. Also notes church activities, revival services, and local notices including paydays and social events in South Cumberland and environs.
The marriage of Jeannette K. Rohrer and James R. Mazeene took place at the Rohrer home on Fulton Street with Rev. Loomis officiating. Attendants included Helen Hartsock as bridesmaid and Charles Rohwer as best man. The couple left by 10:30 p.m. for Washington and Baltimore after a family reception and dinner.
Cumberland officials expect a March city election vote on a bridge bond issue for public safety. Attorney General Ritchie advised emergency bills take effect upon passage, easing delays. Mayor Koon, Delegate Herpich confirm bond submission will occur once the enabling act is in force.
Louis N. Rancke a Baltimore consulting engineer and chemist will finish prospecting fire clay in Lonaconing Md for J Walter Galloway of Baltimore president of the Maryland Coal Company and associates. Clays found show superior physical properties vs typical local soft clay and tests from the Bureau of Standards indicate about 3101 degrees Fahrenheit. Prospects for development are very promising.
February 20 at City Point Virginia wedding tale notes bride popular in a large circle, with Mr Mareene of Dupont Powder Company Hopewell Virginia in a responsible position. Bride described as one of Cumberland's most attractive vivacious blondes.
The Winkler murder trial resumed with Deputy Sheriff Walter Clay recalled. Defense witness Dr. John H. H. McGann testified he found powder marks beneath the skin and no external marks. Winkler testified he was in Barton for 89 years, drank at the Red Onion, and denied shooting Watson Howell, saying he did not remember the shooting and could not identify the shooter. The jury readiness followed, with the case to go to the jury later this afternoon.
The Central Y M C A parlor will host a Thursday 8 pm meeting to form a Cumberland branch of the Maryland League for National Defense. Organized by A Hunter Boyd Jr of Baltimore, about twenty five local men supportive of preparedness are invited, with a mass meeting likely soon. The defense aims to advocate stronger naval and military forces to deter invasions and protect the United States and its people.
The County Commissioners named new constables S B Wicard district 21 Frank Miller district 27 John T Hart district 26 and William Tharpe district 21, with Tharpe also serving as watchman at the County Insane Hospital.
Thomas N. Brinkman of Westernport died after ingesting bichloride of mercury tablets following a dispute over work and a rumored romance. He had given no reason for the act, told his mother he wanted to die, and was rushed to Allegany Hospital in critical condition. His cousin Thomas Brinkman previously fatally used the poison after a similar trigger.
Ruth Gleichman celebrated her eighth birthday with a party attended by numerous schoolmates and playmates. Guests brought gifts and enjoyed decorations, refreshments, and several hours of play, with a long list of attendees including Margaret Lee Carl, Katherine Myers, Miriam Lambert, Elizabeth Edmiston, and many Gleichmans.
Thomas Franklin Ringler and Essie M. Chaney of Cumberland apply for a marriage license. S. R. Ringler, George William Miller, and Agnes V. Patterson of Lord listed as applicants.
Elmer Sheetz of Flora met his brother Harry Sheetz between trains in Grafton Sunday evening on return from Cumberland. Various local residents, including Lonaconing visitors, hospital patients, and travelers, are listed with recent travels, illnesses, and family events in Allegany County.
Funeral services are set for Mrs Martin Ehrbar who died Sunday at 104 Columbia Street and for Mrs Louise Sophia Davis aged 76, widow of Geo Washington Davis. Ehrbar’s service is at St Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial at the church cemetery. Davis’s service is at her home on North Center Street with interment at Rose Hill. Also noted is the death of Thomas Fitzpatrick 38 of Ocean Maryland at Allegany Hospital with burial arrangements pending.
For rent a house with bath and gas. Apply at 208 Bedford Street. February 1 listing line. Contact number not provided.
W. S. Mickey day operator at Western Maryland shops was injured Sunday morning while alighting to work. A lump rolled from a tender striking him on the head in the leg yards. He is in serious condition at his Ridgeley home with skull fracture and uncertain recovery. Mickey is a well known railroad man.
Hugh Burns of Philadelphia was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger station by Detective Beatty for disorderly conduct. He paid a 13.80 fine to Magistrate Jacob Humbird after claiming he was en route from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and began drinking in the city, resisting officers as a crowd gathered at the magistrate’s office.
James Jones, a Black man, was released under $1,000 bail after being charged with assaulting Robert Mathews, a white youth, near the Baltimore and Ohio freight station. A hearing is postponed until the injuries to the lad are evaluated.
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