Littlest Rebel Triumph Delights Champlin Company
The Champlin Company presented The Littlest Rebel at the Maryland Theatre in Cumberland to an enthusiastic audience. Dustin and William Farnum drew notable praise for their roles as Lieut and Captain Cary with Abba Andrus as Virgie delivering a vivid child performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Maryland Theatre
Champlin Company
Dustin
William Farnum
Mr. Champlin
Ben Taggart
Captain Cary
Little Abba Andrus
Virgie
Francis Townsend
Uncle Billy
Messie
Todd
Percival
Burkhardt
Miss Malloy
Austro Germans Reinforced as Russians Retreat in Bukovina
London correspondents report Austro Germans greatly reinforced and Russians retreating in parts of Bukovina. Germans abandon positions on the left bank of the Vistula. Petrograd says Germans lost about 50 000 killed and 200 000 captured in recent battles along Borzhymon. French positions near Maronville repulsed with heavy loss. From Aisne to Champagne artillery duel continues. Wilhelmina at Falmouth not to be taken as prize. storm damaged lifeboats and repairs underway after stop by British warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukowina
Vistula
Petrograd
Borzhymon
Paris
Maronviller
Lorraine
Aisne
Champagne
Wilhelmina
Admiralty
Palmouth
Falmouth
United States
Bank Robber Shot Dead In Cincinnati Duel
In Cincinnati today an unidentified bank robber was killed and his companion captured after a pistol duel following a failed attempt to rob the Mohawk German Branch Bank at Fifteenth street and Central avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fifteenth Street
Central Avenue
Lewis Defends President in Chicago Speaks on Shipping Bill
Congressman David J. Lewis attacked ship owners and railroads over freight rates in a Chicago speech defending President Wilsons shipping bill. He urged public ownership of telephone and telegraph services and predicted House support if the President sticks to his policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Lewis
Wilson
Senate
Chicago
Congressman Lewis
Lewis
Remonstrance Falls in Retallick Saloon Case
Judge Henderson heard the remonstrance against William F Retallick seeking a Midland Maryland saloon license. The remonstrance was not sustained and the case dismissed after witnesses testified. An attempted holdup at Bedford Pennsylvania left store owner William L Fyan shot in the head but not seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
William L. Fyan
Local Couples Listed in Court Notices
Ferdinand J. Keck and Alma Jane Shearer of Butler Pennsylvania. Charles W. Kline and George Wil moth Heath of Romney West Virginia. William E. Parish of Elkins West Virginia and Nellie Louise Wilson of Cumberland. William Roy Bennett and Ethel Pearl Pootts of Artemas Pennsylvania. Leonard David Wilson and Ella Beaman of Gilmore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand J. Keck
Alma Jane Shearer
Butler
Charles W. Kline
George Wilmoth Heath
Romney
W. Va
William E. Parish
Elkins
Nellie Louise Wilson
Cumberland
William Roy Bennett
Ethel Pearl Pootts
Artemas
Leonard David Wilson
Ella Beaman
Glimore
Fights Tonight Feature Two-Seller Card Bout Lineup
Fights scheduled for tonight include Phil Brock versus Jatsyn Drouillard in an eight round bout at Windsor Ontario and Harry Reide against Muggsey Schoels in a twelve round match at Gresley Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Brock
Jatsyn Drouillard
Windsor
Ont
Harry Reide
Muggsey Schoels
Gresley
Col
Queen Victoria’s Wedding Recalled After Seventy-Fifth Anniversary
London marked seventy five years since the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg. Celebrations included a daytime ceremony at St James Palace and royal illuminations with guns fired from the Tower and Long Walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria
Prince Albert of
Saxe-Coburge
Metropolis
Great
Britaan
Chapel Royal
St. James’ Palace
Canterbury
Chicago to Have Hanging
Cook County sheriff prepares for the first jail execution in years. Roswell C. Smith, once a choir singer from a respectable family, lured four year old Hazel Weinstein into an alley and killed her. Insanity pleas fail. execution set for Friday, possibly deferred to Saturday due to a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Cook County
Roswell C. Smith
Hazel Weinstein
Smith
Seventieth Birthday of Milwaukee Priest Rector
Milwaukee Wis Feb 10 The Rt Rev Mgr Joseph Rainer oldest priest by service in the Milwaukee archdiocese marks his seventieth birthday today He serves as vicar general and has been rector of St Francis seminary since 1887 Born in the Austrian Tyrol he came to America in 1866 The veteran clergyman is noted as a scholar and linguist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wils
Mgr
Joseph Rainer
Father Rainer
St. Francis Seminary
Tyrol
America
Property Transfers On Ann Street And Wempe Avenue
William KE Pearce and others transfer to Chas G Sowers a lot on Ann Street for 5. William H Reid and wife convey a lot on Ann Street to H L Dean for 1300. Sarah A McGinnis sells a lot on Wempe Avenue to William Love for 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William KE. Pearce
Chas. G. Sowers
Ton Ann Street
William H. Reid
H. L. Dean
Ann Street
Sarah A. McGinnis
William Love
Wempe Avenue
Mrs. Hall Granted Divorce and Custody
Mrs Amanda Hall received an absolute divorce from Ralph Hall and custody of their child. She may resume her maiden name Rosenmerkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hall
Amanda Hall
Rosenmerkel
Readers urged to report missing Cumberland Press issues
Subscribers who miss an issue should notify the Cumberland Press office promptly. If delivery is delayed due to the carrier, the office wants to hear about it so readers receive the paper promptly and without interruption by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Press
Ream’s Munificence Aids Pa cyclone victims
Norman B. Ream of Somerset County funded relief efforts after last spring’s cyclone that left many in Ursina homeless and destitute. He died yesterday in New York and sent a $1000 check to the relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursina
Norman B. Ream
New York
Mr. Ream
Somerset County
English Ships Displayed American Flag in Quarantine
New York reports that the Cunard liner Orduna, inbound from Liverpool, flew the Stars and Stripes for about a day on January 31. Captain Taylor ordered the American flag hoisted shortly after leaving Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Taylor
State to Put Pennsylvania on War Footing
February 10 report from Harrisburg states Representative Adams of Luzerne proposes a bill to raise the Pennsylvania National Guard from ten to twenty thousand men and form a full division. It would reduce companies from 180 to 150 and boost artillery batteries from five to twelve, creating two full regiments of artillery with six batteries each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Adams
Luzerne County
State of
Pennsylvania
State National Guard
Signal Corps
Randolph Chapter Formed in Elkins West Virginia
Randolph Chapter Order of the Eastern Star organized in Masonic hall at Elkins with Worthy Grand Patron O. C. Lewis and Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Hoffman presiding. Forty candidates for charter mem bership and several affiliating members attended from Walter Chapter Davis and Buckhannon chapter. Mrs Frances H. Halyas installed as worthy matron and Sam T. Spears as worthy patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Elkins
W. Va
West Virginia
O. C. Lewis
Hoffman
Demis
Walter
Davis
Buckhannon
Frances H. Halyas
Sam T. Spears
Personal notes from Cumberland and nearby towns
Local residents celebrate birthdays visit relatives and travel plans. Mrs F X Millman turns seventy three in Cumberland while Mrs Perry Stump and daughter Annie travel from Meyersdale to Columbus visiting Lonaconing. Other items note hotel stays visits and family news across Cumberland Meyersdale and Annapolis events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Millman
Green Street
Cumberland
Perry Stump
Annie
Meyersdale
Columbus
Lonaconing
Floyd W. Giles
W. W Giles
J.C. Caldwell
Berkeley
Martinsburg
Lowndes
Aimee Sheridan
Washington Street
R. T. Kauffman
Keyser
South Cumberland
Gémeral
W. Bladen Lowndes
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Executive Mansion
Annapolis
Helene Little
Dice Bosley
Park Street
Frederick W. Knieriem
H. G. Knieriem
Jennie Wilmoth
Gretchen
Meyerdale
South
W. A. Clark
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Delightful card party in Decatur Street home
Mrs. G. Guy Shoemaker hosted a social card afternoon for Mrs. John Catherine of Winchester guest of Mrs. E. G. Shirley on Decatur Street. Mrs. George Wang and Miss Melen Footer won the honors. a guest prize went to the guest of honor. Over twenty five guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Guy Shoemaker
Cumberland Street
John Cather
Winchester
E. G. Shirley
Decatur Street
George Wang
Melen Footer
Prise
New Winter Coats Offered At Modern Styles
About 65 winter coats priced from 2.50 to 8.50 presented as strictly new models. The seller emphasizes contemporary designs with many coats valued at 25.00 to 30.00. The range includes affordable entry pieces and more premium options for the cold season.
New Spring Wear Arrivals Impress in Suit Dept
Dozens of handsome garments arrive daily as the suit department shows the latest gowns coats and suits for spring. The store invites customers to explore the new styles and get acquainted with the seasonal fashions.
Predicting the International League’s Rough 1915 Outlook
Column dives into Ed Barrows and the International League facing financial strain with about $1,000,000 at stake. It cites owners like Joseph Lannin and Charles Ebbets, notes uncertain 1915 plans, possible eight club format, and persistent bankruptcy rumors spread by some press and sportwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International League
Barrows
Joseph Lannin
Red Sox
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jersey City
Syracuse
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Champlin
Bukovina
The
Telegraph
Matt
Bucharest
Towne
Buckingham Palace
Ream
McMullen Bros
New Spring
Clothing Department
Norfolk
WOO
Russia
Household Department
Swift
Evan
Teeter
Luc
Frank G. Menke
Ed. G. Barrows
Buffalo Club
Toronto
Montreal
Richmond
Baltimore
Newark
Wild Bill” Donovan
Providence
Citizens Garage
the Citizens Garage
N. Mechanic St
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