Injuries and Local Notices From South Cumberland Area
Cecil Kalbaugh and Lulu Mann feature among local injuries with eye and hair burn incidents. Community announcements include church meetings, a B&O Noon service, a large chicken shipment to New York, and visits from regional residents. Multiple notes detail convalescence, visitors, and social events across Virginia Avenue, Arch Street, and Lafayette Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Owens
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rawlings
Cumberland
Cincinnati
New
Four Months Jail For Train Trespass Related Incidents
Thomas Ross recounts a chain of detentions after trespassing on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train near Martinsburg West Virginia. He faced a 30 dollar fine and 60 days in jail plus two dollars for an automobile ride and 50 cents a day quarry work to pay the fine. He says he was moved between counties and jailed in Charlestown Harpers Ferry and released with another prisoner due to a doctor’s order. He later appealed to Governor Hatfield over what he calls illegal slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg
W. Va
Shenandoah Junction
Charlestown
Harpers Ferry
Thomas Ross
Ross
Baltimore
Berkeley County
Jefferson County
Green Spring
Cumberland
H. D. Hatfield
West Virginia
New Dog Laws Proposed Looked at by County Commissioners
County Commissioners plan a Saturday meeting to hear Alleghany farmers and sheep raisers about a proposed dog law. The measure may be introduced at the present Legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany
Committee at Annapolis Today From Allegany County
James C. Shriver chairing a Democratic State Central Committee group with Joseph K. Weaver and Col. Thomas G. Dillon left for Annapolis. They expect to forward most appointments to the Governor next week amid many applicants for posts including county coronership and mining inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Shriver
Joseph K. Weaver
Thomas G. Dillon
Democratic State Central Committee
Allegany County
Western Maryland Railway
Annapolis
Peter H. Mouse
Board of Election Supervisors
Cumberland
Friendship Bible Class Reports Progress for 1915
The Friendship Bible class of First Methodist Protestant met at teacher Charles Shaw's home. Attendance included 32 members and several guests. The year 1915 showed receipts of 110.69 and expenditures of 108 with 88 paid on church debt. The group planned its third anniversary for February 22 at Mrs. Copeland’s home. Resolutions expressed sorrow for Naomi Pennington’s death and extended condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Bible
First Methodist Protestant Church
Charles EF. Shaw
Charles Seaber
Ernest Seaber
Mesdames Brant
Shaffer
Burger
Post
Graham
Wright
Mille
Copeland
Close
Cunningham
Johnson
J. L. Ward
Ire
G. J. Fritts
Dorothy Waard
Dorcas Copeland
Eye glass fitted at moderate cost ad from Little Jewelry Company
An advertisement notes scientifically fitted eye glasses at moderate prices from the Little Jewelry Company.
Big time showdown at Blue Ridge League meeting
Frostburg and Piedmont reps head to Hagerstown to press for eight team expansion as Blue Ridge League officials convene in the Hays building. President Boyer will preside with Col. Nelson W. Russler present for Cumberland’s bid while Queen City stays neutral. Executive session will decide league enlargement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frostburg
Piedmont
Blue Ridge League
Boyer
Square
Hays
Federals
Johnson
Nelson W. Russler
Cumberland
Queen City
Piedmont-Frostburg
Blue Ridge
Obituary notices mention Orrick Blue and local figures
Obituary notices report Mrs Helen Marr Orrick of Cumberland aged 65 died in Los Angeles. She founded Western Maryland Hospital and is survived by son Jesse. Also noted are Mrs Mary Eliza Blue 71 widow of James P. Blue and other local survivors. Dr M Catherine Buell funeral today in Marietta. Samuel D Young funeral held in Paw Paw with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marr Orrick
C. James Orrick
J. C. Orrick & Son Company
Los Angeles
Cal
Orrick
California
Riverside
Western Maryland Hospital
Jesse Lewis Orrick
James M. Sloan, Jr
Virginia Carpenter
Albert R
Jesse Lewis
Cumberland
Mary Eliza Blue
James P. Blue
South Branch
the Potomac
Springfield
W. Va
T. Lawson Blue
Patterson’s Creek
G. Koerner
North Liberty Street
Kate Swisher
M. Catherine Buell
Allegany Hospital
Frank B. Jenvey
Washington Street
Philip Jung
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Marietta
Ohio
Thomas B. McDonald
John E. Legge
James T. Johnson
E. L. Jones
Samuel D. Young
Canal Towage Company
Thomas Street
Paw Paw
I. P. Canfield
Mr. Young
J. H. Snyder
A. F. Bender
Jos Smith
Lenwood Walker
J. A. Reid
F. Dreyer
False arrest suit filed by 15 year old Mearl Mellott
Mearl Mellott by his next friend Lewis Mellott sues F E Cohill and son J Andrew Cohill for 5000 in three suits claiming false arrest after a 1910 incident near Hancock. He alleges coercion, arrest in Hagerstown, a $10 fine for the companion, two weeks in jail without a hearing, and release aided by a Hagerstown attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mear! Mellott
Lewis Mellott
Frank A. Perdew
Cumberland
Hagerstown
FE. P. Cohill and Son
J. Andrew Cohill
Hancock
Mearl Mellott
E. P. Cohill
Fulton County
Cahill
Mellett
Andrew Cahill
Millott
Coal discovery at Mount Savage boosts 400 acre Hold prospect
Thomas G. Jones reports a 12 month investigation of the Held prospect near Mount Savage. Dr. Coates notes a 55 foot thick fault like feature but contends mud sills shaped by creeks. coal bottom runs 44 inches with a 12 inch binder. A drift mine is planned with tipples, shipping via the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad. Trimble heirs include Winfield S. Trimble and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Jones
Washington
Keeley
Coates
Mount Savage
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Maryland
Somerville
George's Creek
Trimble
Tinsley
Winfield S. Trimble
John Coupe
Joseph Trimble
Harry Poss
Rockville
Gillespie
Harry P. Gillespie
Queen City Hotel
Martinsburg Stop Prompts Blue Ridge League Talks
Nelson W. Russler president of Cumberland and E Irvin Prichard president of Frostburg left Martinsburg W Va after noon to meet local officials and seek berths for their teams. They will attend a Hagerstown meeting of Blue Ridge League officials and Piedmont Club representatives also travel to gauge league membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson W. Russler
Cumberland
E. Irvin Prichard
Frostburg
Martinsburg
W. Va
Prichard
Mr. Russler
Hagerstown
Blue Ridge League
Piedmont Club
Competitive scholarship exam in Union Street School
Competitive examination for scholarship covering board and tuition to St. John's College will be held in Union Street School building Saturday February 19 at 9 a m. Particulars may be obtained at this office. John E Edwards Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s College
Union Street
John E. Edwards
Red Men to Open Three Week Fair in South Cumberland
The Red Men Tonkaway and Kiota tribes plan a three week fair at Roberts Hall South Cumberland opening Saturday Feb 19 with a grand parade. James Keady is general chair with C L Loy M E Diehl as secretaries and G W Leasure R Grooms as treasurers. Committee members promise one of the citys greatest events with nightly dancing and amusements plus a victrola contest run by Mrs Diehl and Mrs Leidinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiota
Roberts’ Hall
South Cumberland
Cumberland
James Keady
C. L. Loy
M. E. Diehl
G. W. Leasure
Robert Grooms
Michael E. Diehl
Frank W. Leidinger
Arions Plan Oyster Roast and Night of Entertainment
The Arions announce a big oyster roast next Tuesday evening at their rooms on North Mechanic Street near Baltimore. Four barrels of oysters will be provided along with an elaborate lunch. Promoters plan gridiron club stunts and a live night of activities with a string orchestra.
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The
Arions
North
Mechanic Street
Baltimore
Matrimonial Unions Tie Local Couples in Charleston Area
Charles B. Myers of La Valle connected with Rosenbaum Bros and Catherine Rolly daughter of the late Albright Dolly were married Tuesday morning at Center Street Methodist Church parsonage by Rev Joseph Dawson. Chester Spring and Miss Meyers were attendants. Edward Hansrote and Miss Jean Kear married last night at the groom's brother's home 50 Braddock Way by Rev Wilbur M Snyder. They will reside at 50 Braddock Way. The groom is a machinist at the Baltimore and Ohio shops. The bride had been living with Mrs W Clark Bedea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Myers
la Valle
Rosenbaum Bros
Catherine Rolly
Albright Dolly
West Virginia
Martin
W. Va
Center Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Dawson
Chester Spring
Edward Hansrote
Jean Kear
Lawrence I. Hansrote
Braddock Way
Wilbur M. Snyder
Melvin Chapel Methodist Protestant Church
Baltimore and Ohio
W. Clark Bedea
PD. W. Cooper
Exline
Washington County
Alma Cooper
Allegany Hospital
Jennings House
G. L. House
Goethe Street
Margaret Morrissey
Pittsburgh
Anna
Della Kean
John Boya
Col. W. Bladen Lowndes
Baltimore
Lloyd Lowndes
Kate Downey
the Dingle
Fairfax Landstreet
New York City
Virginia Gallagher
James Clark
Margaret Sloan
Clifton C. Gray
Erie Railroad Company
Mr. Gay
G. R. G. Smith
Smith
Erie Company
Olson Withdraws Confession in Chambersburg Trial
In Chambersburg Pa State's Attorney J Phillip Roman and Deputy Sheriff Walter Clay attend the trial of Charles Olson arrested December 10 for assaulting 10 year old Ruth Huber. Olson confessed to police but later repudiated. Counsel was scarce until J D Ludwig agreed to defend with T K Scheller and Edmund Wingerd assisting. a jury was selected and the trial began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Phillip Roman
Walter Clay
Chambersburg
Charles Olson
Ruth Huber
Olson
J. D. Ludwig
T. K. Scheller
Edmund ©. Wingerd
Cutter suit vs Allegany Road Directors over encroachment
Jacob Cutter of Gilmore sues the Allegany county Road Directors seeking damages from county engineers eight feet encroachment while realigning the county road grade. Charles G. Watson represents the plaintiff and George Henderson the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Cutter
Gilmore
Allegany County
Charles G. Watson
George Henderson
Local Personal News From Lonaconing Area
Robert I Lichtenstein returns from Annapolis visits and relatives in Martinsburg. Miss Meeda Wirgman from Romney arrives to take a Tri State business course. Several residents seek medical care or attend funerals including Mrs Blue in Springfield. Fields note hospital surgeries and staff changes at the Erie Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert I. Lichtenstein
Annapolis
Meeda Wirgman
Romney
Tri-State Business College
Lee Lakeman
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Sophia
Mary Adams
Cowers
Fairmont
Lonaconing
Herman V. Hesse
J. Marshall Price
Frostburg
Miners Hospital
Colonial tea and sales event at Emmanuel Parish House
The Girls' Friendly Society hosts a colonial tea and sale at Emmanuel Parish House on Monday February 21 with Mrs George G Youung in charge of the fancy booth Mrs James R Bell candy booth and Miss Nellie Schultz cake table Mrs Ingham Lord oversees the overall event Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Friendly Society
Emmanuel Parish House
George G. Youung
James R. Bell
Nellie Schultz
Ingham Lord
Firemen Learn to Run New Central Fire Department Truck
Following a favorable court ruling the Central Fire Department receives a new motorized fire truck for operator training. The vehicle, dark red with gold trim and Central No 1 markings, will be held until firefighters are fully trained. A patrol wagon is being finished and will be delivered soon with Patrolman William Cabbage as driver. For sale grocery store established stand in South Cumberland near car line. Owner seeks to switch lines. contact 22-w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedy
Central Fire Department
Glisan
Cour
Ruppenkamp
Mechanic Street
William Cabbage
South
Cumberland
Phore
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Emm
Angelica
Barnet
Barney
Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
B. F. Graham
Virginia Avenue
Cecil Kalbaugh
Arch Street
Lulu Mann
Belle Grove
Perry W. Brinkman
Elder Street
Miss Mann
Ladies Aid
Second Baptist Church
C. E. Lapp
Social Tea
Ladies Aid Society
Southminster Presbyterian Church
M. E. Billmyer
Lafayette Avenue
York
Harry Lang
Wilbur Hardy
Miles Hight
Wilbur Hansrote
Pennsylvania Avenue School
Josephine Patrick
Westernport
Ilda Kalbaugh
Wilma Hinkle
Baltimore Pike
G. McElfish
Margaret Kalbaugh
Grand Avenue
Elkins
Clarence Whetzell
William Martin
Keyser
G. E. Kalbaugh
L. B. Hansrote
Boone Street
Russell Freeland
Terra Alta
Frederick Freeland
E. J. Black
Little Jewelery Store
Fannie Goodrich
Seymour Street
R. B
Friendship Bible Class
Dr. Buell
Discover
Russler and Prichard
Cumberland Red
Myers
Dolly
Hansrote-Kear
Capt. Roman
Road Board
P. H. Pahey
C. G. Coberly
Margaret
John Beckiey
John Snowden
Arthur A. Rogers
Joseph H. Miller
Blue
Adelaide Spicer
Nora Jenkins
Maryland Avenue
Richard Fitz Randolph
Marjorie
Bethlehem
Randolph
Mary Bender
Green Street
Mary J. Bowhay
Anna McCleave
Frank Dreyer
Shriver Avenue
Vocalion Musicale
Richard and
Este Duvall
John Miller
Ralph Mathews
Ralph Thomas
Robert Walton
Frank R Robert
Nathan
Milton
Daniel Fryer
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Schmutg
Chester A. Wolfe
Frances Sloan
Mary Sprigg
Rebekah Otto
Lee Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Heffron
Walsh
Centre Street
Marinello Shop
Mar Fhone
Vy Carpenter
Baltimore St
the Central
Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy
Baltimore Stree
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