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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1916

Page

2

Frostburg Obituary and Community Notices

James W. Blocher of Garrett county dies at 40 after stomach cancer surgery at Miners Hospital. Funeral at St. Ann's Church near New Germany. Also reports club events, church calls, student notices, and upcoming entertainments in Frostburg including concerts, plays, and local society meetings with names of participants and locations.

James W. Blocher Ane W. Blocher Miners’ Hospital Aviston Garrett County Blocher Sur- Bune Ord Bruce Blocher Scoti Harry Blocher Chicago W. Turner Shade Mills St. Ann’s Catholic New Germany First M. E. Church Queen Esther Circle Mattie Zutavern Edna Marshall Dwight Hill Ralph Downey Datha Thomas Elizabeth Brode Thelma Emma Cooper Bob Arnold Myrtle Williams Blanch Stanton Home Missionary Barrell Gladys Sleeman Grace Wilson Ines Devore Olivia Jenkins Elmira Boucher Verna Hill Lubel Neal Maud Cooper Hiram Logsdon Cumberland Frederic Foster Snow

Deaths and local business notes from Keyser West Virginia

Mrs Ann Jemima Pancake widow of Andrew J Pancake died Saturday night at her daughter's home on Water Street after six weeks illness. She was born June 29 1839 in Hampshire County and had seven children six survive. Funeral held Monday in Romney. Also death of Mrs William Purdy of Weston reported with services Sunday. Keyser board of commerce talks with Philadelphia auto parts firm and Chicago creasote producer about large plants and 75 million gallon output. Scout Day set February 19 in Mineral County to raise funds for summer drills. Other local notes include pneumonia illness of Samuel Brady, illness of Wade Boice's son, Rosell Stehley out again, Elmer Sheetz returning to Flora Indiana, and John E F Gannon returning to Mechanicsburg Ohio.

Mary McDonald Elkins W. Va Roger Murray Center Street William Carney Maple Street P. F. Monohan Margaret Monohan Peter Monohan Ocean John McFarland Cumberland James Carson Loo Street Portsmouth Ohio Carson Isaac Shives Hancock J. A. Shives West Union Street Jabez Jeffries Russell Cook St. Ihn’s College Annapolis St. John’s Ir. Sommerville Lonaconing Cumbercay Pancake Ann Jimima Pancake Andrew J. Pancake BV. Millar Water Street Hampshire County West Virginia Ann Jemima High A. J. Pancake Romney Frederick John T Andrew J New Creek Edward Rogers Plara St. James EE. V. Millar Purdy William Purdy Keyser Board of Commerce Philadelphia Chicago HK. V. Inskeep Mineral County

Lonaconing Couple Married in Cumberland Saturday

Alice Scollick of Lonaconing and Nelson Humes of Tiffin Ohio wed in Cumberland on Saturday. The groom works at Lonaconing Glass Company as a glass blower. A reception is planned at the bride’s sister’s home on Railroad Street. They will reside in Lonaconing.

Mias Alice Scollick This Nelson Humes Tiffin Ohio Cumberland Lonaconing Glass Company Alex Spier Lonaconing

A. O. H. Beats Temperance In Duck Pin League

In Midland the Catholic Bowling League match on Dick Stakem's alleys ended with an A. O. H. victory over Temperance. Other items report Charles Karmariff injured at Ocean mine No 1 and treated by Dr. M J McDermott. Miss Agnes Catherine Murphy 30 dies in Austen W Va. funeral at Newburg Catholic Church. Warl Marten among railroad injuries. social events include a Thursday dance and a rural comedy Rosebrook Farm planned for March 7. Michael Monahan visits, Mary Goetz returns, and a newborn boy born to Mr. and Mrs. William Winters Lord.

Temperance Catholic Bowling League Dick Stakem Ocean Mine No. 1 Charles Karmariff M. J. McDermott Mary Goetz Keyser William Winters

Parker Hosiery Mills seeks one hundred girls

Advertises for one hundred girls for new addition at Parker Hosiery Mills. Apply to W. S. Lewis, Superintendent, Parker Hosiery Mills. February 12, 1931.

Parker Hosiery Mills W. S. Lowis

Frostburg plans board of trade to spur growth

Frostburg business leaders voted to form a board of trade and call a February 23 meeting at the Lyric theater to organize. They aim to attract small industries and provide employment beyond mining, citing Providence R I as a model for a city with broad opportunity. D M Mullen E N Michael and E B Prichard were appointed to gauge applicant interest and canvass zones from Allegany mines to Welsh Hill.

Lyric Theater Board of Trade Frostburg Providence R. L United States D. M. Mullen E. N. Michael E. B. Prichard Mr. Michael Will Bowery Street Allegany Mines Mr. Prichard Eckhart Mullen Welsh Hill Midland

Frostburg Forms Cardinal Club To Promote Social Events

Frostburg Maryland February 15 The Cardinal Club a new social organization with Lyric building headquarters held its first meeting Sunday. It aims to stage pre Lent dances musicales and athletic meets becoming Frostburg’s largest youth group for social events with officers led by President John Brady and a board including Col Thomas G Dillon and James Carrigan.

Frostburg Cardinal Club Lyric John Brady Daniel Baden Edward Ryan Frank Spates, Jr John Chambers Thomas G. Dillon James Carrigan Daniel Bahen James Jack James Conlon John Hines Joseph Stapleton George Pugh Elmer Smith George Wehner Homer Layman Joseph Sthavanski Andrew Sthavenski Michael McDade Frank Markie Joseph Wehner David Bahen Martin Hines Peter Grabenstein Martin Rooney Col. T. G. Dillon Aden Dillon de Sales Coilligan Raymond Eberly Charles Eberly Joseph Monohan Edward Sullivan Neddie Palmer Paul Rarick Michael Finn Leonard Monohan Joseph McDade

Sudler on Trial in Carroll County Murder Case

Solomon Sudler, a colored man, stands trial in Carroll County Circuit Court for the murder of William F. Brown near Silver Run on New Year’s Day. The case features an autopsy revealing a gunshot wound and No 6 shot, a contested weapon theory, and testimonies from the widow Mrs. Brown, Murray Masenheimer, Clarence and John Bankett, and Caroline Yingling.

Westminster Solomon Sudler William F. Brown Silver Run Carroll County Seabrook Weant John Milton Reissneider Alexander McCormick Thomas Brashears Forsythe Mrs. Brown Murray Masenheimer Clarence John Bankett Sudler Caroline Yingling Littlestown Brown Mr. Weant Sadler Cumberland

New Studio Opens at The Star Studio on Baltimore Street

The old Portmess Studio at 100 Baltimore Street reopens as The Star Studio offering photos in all styles at popular prices. One dozen post cards and one gold frame for 1.60 dollars, six comic post cards 0.50, twenty five Ping Pong Photos for 0.25, phone 1152m. Advertisement Feb.15-lw.

Mrs M E Parke Dies. Rites Held At Piedmont

Mrs M E Parke a lifelong Piedmont resident aged 55 died Saturday night. Survived by three sons David E Parke James A Parke and John T Parke and a daughter Mrs M J Mettenry. Funeral 2 30 pm from First ME church with Rev GC Compion officiating. Interment Philos Cemetery.

M. E. Parke Piedmont David E. Park Westernport James A. Parke John T. Parke Washington, D. C M. J. Mettenry M. FE GC. M. Compion Philos

Balm seeks assistant club role with Paul Bearer in Nashville

F E Balm of Nashville Tennessee seeks a position as assistant to Paul Bearer in the club. The note states Balm desires the assistant role and lists Nashville as the origin.

E. M. Balm Nashville, Tenn Paul Bearer

Gossip and Rivalry Highlight Dormitory Etiquette

A social note depicts a girl avoiding another’s handkerchief yet habitually borrowing a different girl's greasy powder rag, illustrating campus rivalries and etiquette through a small domestic vignette.

Panama Canal Near Reopening After Landslide Closure

Panama Canal doors to ships at both entrances are nearly open after months of landslides. Governor Geet hals has endured the toughest slide clearing work and is drafting plans to prevent future slides.

United Press Panama Panama Canal Geethals

Girls Wish Hair Grew Like Upper Lip Growth

The remark notes many girls longing for faster hair growth on their heads similar to how facial hair grows on their upper lips. It suggests a light humorous observation on cosmetic desires.

Wall Paper Special 1 2 8 and 5 Cents per Bolt Ad

Discount wallpaper sale announces 1 2 8 price and 5 cent bolts at W O Byler 80 N Centre St. Special prices on paper hanging to save during the busy season.

W. O. Byler N. Centre St Mebil

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J. E. Gore Zion Baptist Church Berkeley Springs Isaac Timmons Wood Street Shaft St. Michael’s Hall First Street St. Michael's State Normal Westernport High School A. H. Plummer Beall Street New Shaft Leo JD Horn McConnellstown, Pa Congregation of Salem Reformed Church Uniontown Uniontown Quint Western Pennsylvania Jr. Order The Musical Art Society Eagles’ Club J. A. Nelson Annan Price Harvey Nelson Elmer Albert Carter Lawrence Briner Reuben Charles Lewis Womans’ Home Missionary Society of Grace M. E. Church South W. C. Manley Frost Avenue Heisman St. Paul’s Lutheran Church H. B. Shaffer & Company E. Union Street Adele Dloffman Grahamtown G. B. Pearce Co P. O'Rourke Normal School Sarah Eisel Philip Brode Akron John K. Hamilton Wendell Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore R. J. Turnbull J. B. Prichard Francis Smith Peter Boyle Savage Metro Pictures Corporation Mme. Petrova Rupert Hughes America St. Elmo Lyric Theatre cAenawensee Chassieres B. Cumberland Samuel Brady Wade Boice Rosell Stehley Elmer Sheetz Flora John EF. Gannon Mechanicsburg Humes sScollick H. M. Anderson Main Street J. Marshall Price Alex Sloan Mra J. M. Sloan F. P. Smith H. M. Hodgson FP. C. Pell Charles Klatte Louise Bell Nellie Mildred Florence Sloan Margaret Rell Bessie Somerville Charlotte Skilling Ella Klatte Katherine Husted William Spears J. McWilliams Dixon Fred Lindley Sloan Y. M. C. A. Quint Miller Savings Bank Force Paul Davis Lonaconing Savings Bank Percy Sloan Baltimore and Ohio John Morton Detmold Oak Hill Cemetery John Flynn Michael McHugh Bertha Mareen Misses Jones Mapleside Terrace Ruth Cook C. ©. Bowden South Cumberland DO. H. Win Miss Murphy Agnes Catherine Murphy Thomas Murphy Maryland Austen Gorman Coal & Coke Company Newburg Father Dwyer Warl Marten National A. B. Kalbaugh Cavanaugh Rosebrook Farm Midland Dramatic Ward's Hall Michael Monahan Pittsburgh McMahon M. i Frostburg's New Social Organization Front Teinis Premier Edison Electric Ill. Company Liberty St Jacob Hafer Brenwes Baltimore 84 Ormoot Curberlang M S. & H. Stamps A. N. Golladay M. BE. Parke Frostburg, Md Pearces Frostburg Opera House Olga Petrova Ouu Intaglio Gravure Roberta Hoyt Adele Juehrmann Charles Saxby Cumberland Press Che Special Directions
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