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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1915
Page
3
Washington February 6 Germany will not interfere with American commerce by blockading the British Isles. Ambassador Van Bernstorff says he has no instruction from Berlin on the admiralty order and that Germany plans to destroy only enemy ships.
Judge Robert R Henderson hears arguments for and against a permanent injunction to restrain the city from delivering a 160000 dollar bond issue to Alexander Brown and Sons of Baltimore. Hen ry Shriver seeks to cancel the award on claims of irregularity with legal counsel McMichael Rich mond Markell Williams Howard Baetjer. Proceedings began at 10 and recessed at 1 p m for an hour.
The body of John Lynett Boyle 20 traveling man for Foster Milburn and Company of Buffalo New York dropped dead yesterday at the corner of First street and Virginia avenue. He was shipped this afternoon on B and O train No 15 to Buffalo accompanied by Martin W Landon another representative of the same firm. Boyle left a mother and sister. Landon praised Boyle high character and manly qualities.
The Norwegian freighter Christian Bors under Captain Hille was seized today by a Japanese warship about two hundred miles off the Japanese coast. The seizure centers on issues in the ship's papers.
John Weimer of Wittenberg Pennsylvania and Miss Anna Wilhelm daughter of George H Wilhelm 30 12 North Centre street were married at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Knepp Meyersdale Pa Thursday afternoon at 5 30 The Rev A S Kresge performed the ceremony A wedding dinner followed They will reside in Bedford county where Mr Weimer is employed.
Assistant Collector John C. Shober wed Miss Mary E. Tressler of Meyersdale Pa at St Marys Catholic church presbytery Hagerstown on February 8. Shober serves as assistant city collector of Cumberland.
Funeral services for Annie B Edenhart wife of Charles Edenhart age 54 of Ridgeley West Virginia will be held at 230 Sunday from the family home and in the German Reform church with burial in the church cemetery She survived by her husband and eight children including Mrs A B Harrison Mrs Louis Preskorn Mrs Earl Dailey and Lillian Ora Annie and two sons J M Edenhart Cincinnati and J H Edenhart Ridgeley Also reported Berlin's oldest male resident Charles Ream died at 91 in Berlin Pennsylvania and William H England 30 machinist son of W R England of Grafton North Dakota died suddenly in Dickinson North Dakota
The federal Commission on Industrial Relations will urge Congress to create Federal Labor Bureaus in every post office and to extend the Erdman conciliation act so the commission can mediate all interstate industrial disputes. It also favors welfare boards to help workers present grievances to employers. The recommendations are reported as unanimously approved.
The Hague reports the Dutch government seeking clarification from Germany on the war zone decree covering the English Channel Irish Sea Straits of Dover and nearby Atlantic and North Sea areas. Dutch steamship owners lodged protests and the cabinet met to review the German stance.
A lone robber entered the Lima Bank in Lima New York just before noon seized the cashier and assistant with revolvers and forced eleven thousand dollars from them before binding the two employees and fleeing the scene.
Several residents and visitors are noted in a Cumberland area roundup. The Rev. Lewis Ewald returns to All Saints Episcopal Church after a brief stay at home in Mount Savage. Various relatives and friends travel or visit across Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, including brief mentions of illness, surgical recoveries, funerals, and professional trips.
The Savoys defeated South End last night in duckpins at Savoy alleys to gain their second win in a six game series for Albany County championship. Scores follow.
Piedmont High School fell 37 to 29 to Terra Alta High School in a fast, rough contest at Piedmont. Piedmont led 17 to 15 at halftime before Terra Alta surged back, led by Lashorn and Messenger on offense and a physical second half.
Ernest L. Hough of Charlestown West Virginia, 22, is jailed at Relay Police Station charged with trying to wreck two Baltimore and Ohio trains near the Ilchester tunnel. Bolts spikes and a 15 inch bolt were found on the tracks and a coupling pin obstructed the westbound line. He admitted seeking excitement and a wreck after a weeks stay with his aunt Mrs. Fisher.
Baseball promoters met at the St. Cloud Hotel Frostburg to discuss reorganizing the Cumberland and George's Creek League Col Nelson W Russler and George E Jordan led Cumberland delegation Other participants included Culbertson McGuire Ganett Fazenbaker Metz and Bradley The league personnel will be announced at a meeting next Thursday evening at the Arlington Hotel Cumberland A committee will be named to pursue entering the minor class of organized baseball enabling the league to draft players
Cumberland Aerue No. 245 Fraternal Order of Eagles marks its 11th anniversary with a February 22 banquet for members at the North Mechanic street hall. The event runs 9 to 11 pm with lodge officials giving addresses. A large oyster roast is planned for March 12.
The ten round boxing match scheduled at the Armory Lonaconing this afternoon between Mr Price and Philip Martin was called off until a future date.
Mrs H J Wells expresses thanks to kind friends who offered assistance and sympathy during her recent bereavement. Very respectfully Mrs Wells.
A large audience attended the Emmanuel Sunday School mystery play The Sunset Hour at the Parish House. The production conceived by Mrs M E K Hobart featured Misses McBeth on violin and piano accompaniment. Chief Justice Taney Lodge Knights of Columbus to host a dance next Friday February 12 at K of C hall with Miss Dunbar Aviett and Mr George R Wheeler performing demonstrations and newer dances. Ladies Auxiliary of Alleghany Hospital hosts a reception at the hospital from 4 to 6 this afternoon tea served. Mrs H Rosenmerkel celebrated 66th birthday with a surprise at 232 Columbia Avenue. A dance at the home of Mr and Mrs George Helmstetter Cash Valley followed Thursday night.
The man who died by his own action at the Brunswick Hotel Wednesday night is not identified. He registered as J. E. Wilson of Hancock Maryland, a likely assumed name. Undertaker G. S. Butler will hold the body for several days.
Rosebuds beat the Academy 24 to 15 as Workman Streett and their guards shut down the visitors in the second half. The Rose Buds, now nine wins and one loss, seek more games with teams under 110 pounds. Bruce Peeleeka, Hartman, Streett, and Cromwell contributed key points. Walter Hausman received a two year parole violation sentence in the House of Correction.
Rev. P. LaBas Cross resigns as rector of St. Mank's Protestant Episcopal church. The move ends his tenure guiding the parish and church leadership.
Berkeley Springs has tendered his resignation effective March 1. Mr and Mrs Cross will move to a cottage near Woodmont and Mr Cross will serve the Hedgesville parish.
Edward R. Neff buys the Gunning lot on North Center Street to clear for a modern grocery store. Robert E. King of King Realty Co LLC Cumberland purchases the Mt. Savage Hotel property at Mt. Savage Maryland.
The Y M C A Senior basketball team will play Broad way Athletic Club of Meyersdale Pennsylvania next Friday evening at Meyersdale. The Y M C A already defeated Meyersdale on the Y M C A floor this season and hopes to win again.
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