Raid on Western Maryland train nabbed liquor pints in Branum
Officers raided a Cumberland bound Western Maryland train at Branum near Keyser and seized 140 pints of liquor from a group of Italians including four women and two young girls. The contraband was concealed in belts and clothing as arrests were made before judge Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
W. Va
Maryland
Cumberland
Branum
Here
E. E. Tyler
Westernport
Luke
H. R. Stotler
J. P. Barnhill
Officer Stoller
James Ray
Justice Doyle
Teresia Domineck
Angine Domineck
Jennie Ferro
Anna Lauria
Rosa Farrow
Nellie
Railroaders to Bowl at Savoy Tonight
The Western Maryland Railway office staff will bowl the shopmen’s team tonight at the Savoy. The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Dickerson Run office team bowls here Friday, then the locals travel to Hagerstown Saturday to bowl the company’s squad there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Railway
Savoy
Pittsburgh and
Lake Brig
Dickerson Run
Hagerstown
Oakland Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Baril A Ashley
Baril A Ashley of Oakland files a bankruptcy petition in U S district court. Hearing date not yet set. Attorney Fred A Thayer of Oakland represents the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baril A. Ashley
Oakland
United States District Court
Fred A. Thayer
Uniontown team challenges Frostburg on neutral floor for 100
The Uniontown Pa. basketball team challenges Frostburg to a game on a neutral floor in Meyersdale Pa. for 100 dollars. Uniontown has played 19 games this season, with the only loss at Frostburg last night, and cites dissatisfaction with this decision as the reason for the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonaconing
Uniontown
Lonaconing Chanmps
Frostburg
Meyersdale
Scribes Gather at Democratic Club Home in Cumberland
The Queen City Scribes a Cumberland newspapermen group will meet at the Democratic Club on South Liberty Street this Saturday evening. A brief business session will precede a luncheon with toasts from Scribes members. Committee includes Donnelly Hunt and Robinson. The club board approved using the building last night as the new club home opens later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Queen City
Cumberland
South Libery Street
Charles W. Donnelly
J. William Hunt
Harry Robinson
Hearing Set After Ames Arrests for Concealed Weapons
Ames Barnard and Meyers held on charges of carrying concealed weapons after police found revolvers ammunition and nitro glycerine. A Saturday morning hearing will be held at the jail before Magistrate John W. Heck with Saul Prager and Fuller Barn representing the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Barnard
Meyers
John W. Heck
Saul Prager
Fuller Barnr
Ten New Measles Cases Reported in City
Ten new measles cases were reported to the City Health Department by noon today, with forty cases across the two previous days. Health Officer Max J. Colton plans stricter rules to curb the epidemic as officials urge indoor confinement for infectious children and mandatory reporting of all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max J. Colton
Health Department
City Officials Learn How the Phone System Operates
Mayor Thomas W. Koon and Commissioners A. H. Amick Oscar A. Eyerman Joseph S. Schriver and Austin A. Wilson along with City Auditor Jesse K. Goodhand toured the local C and P exchange led by Manager J Brooke Boyle. Assistants F G Adams Jr plant wire chief and Miss Mabel Shifler chief operator joined them for the inspection and buffet lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Koon
A. H. Amick
Oscar A. Eyerman
Joseph S. Schriver
Austin A. Wilson
Jesse K. Goodhand
J. Brooke Boyle
C. and P. Exchange
Boyle
F. G. Adams, Jr
Mabel Shifler
Klagle's Cotton Ball Attracts Eagles Members
W H Steepe announces the Fraternal Order of Eagles annual Cotton Ball inviting former dance guests and their friends. The event is set for Monday February 28 with a special Old Black Joe scene performed by local aerie members.
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W. H. Steepe
Order of Eagles
Eagles
Aerie
Unclaimed Letters at Cumberland Postoffice
List of names purporting to be unclaimed letters as of February 12 at Cumberland Postoffice. Includes Baker, Miss Kitty Brady, Frank Candy, Central Meat Market, Leo Dyers, Alfred Ellis, Mrs. Grant S. Field, Truman Livingood, Annie McDonald, Rev P Repke, James Rollins, Nora Ryan, Sam Silverman, Mae Zimbower, Clara Zimmerman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Postoffice
Baker
Baker & Simpson
Kitty Brady
Frank Candy
Central Meat Market
Leo Dyers
Alfred Ellis
Grant S. Field
Samuel Freeman
Jack Harman
Bertha Hast
Elizabeth Kammer
Sam Levenberg
Truman Livingood
F.mcgray
Annie McDonald
Burton McMaster
Bertie Martin
Josephine Martin
Loy Oligher
P. Repke
Chas
Rohrer
James H. Rollins
Nora Ryan
KE. L. Shinholtz
Sam Silverman
May Smith
Ida Taylor
Chas. Tenry
Albert Valentine
Walter Walham
W. Q. Watters
J. D. Watters
W. H. Whalley
Dorothy Wright
Peter Weyand
Mae Zimbower
Clara FE. Zimmerman
Births Reported for Several Local Families
To Mr and Mrs R L Ketzner 169 Baltimore avenue a girl Tuesday morning To Mr and Mrs Edward A Holten Harrison street a girl Tuesday morning To Mr and Mrs Cesare Ferretti 9 Maryland avenue a boy Saturday To Mr and Mrs Athens Sgourdas Mechanic street a boy Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Ketzner
Baltimore Avenue
Edward A. Holten
Harrison Street
Cesare Ferretti
Maryland Avenue
Mrs. Athens Sgourdas
Mechanic Street
Mayor Koo Donates Gold to Moose Fair Raffle
Mayor Thomas W. Koo, seeking re election, donates 15 in gold to the Moose fair which opened Monday night. Ten dollars goes to the nearest vote guess and five dollars to the next nearest. Winners announced by Chairman Charles J. Cumiskey. The fair seen as an industrial barometer with booming patronage and attractive booths. The Country store carries a larger stock than many regular grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Koo
Koon
Charles J. Cumiskey
Trucker Allen Miller Killed by Switch Engine at Hancock
A Baltimore and Ohio freight switcher struck and killed Allen Miller, 45, described as a trespasser, in Hancock yards Monday evening. The body was turned over to county authorities by order of the coroner.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Hancock Yards
Allen Miller
Teounty
Corgner
Marriages Listed For Various Pennsylvania West Virginia Locales
Marriage licenses recorded for pairs including Walter D. Titus and Nellie Geiger in Morgantown and Connellsville, James B. Hetrick and Beatrice Smith in Clymer, Isaac Dawson and Virgie M. Dawson in Westernport, William A. Hammond and Ceceila S. Glass in Loretto and Amby, Isaac G. Harpster and Ruth E. Parsons in Pennsylvania Furnace, Carl Nelson Speaks and Delsie L. Kesner in Purgitsville, Michael M. Mayhew and Nora C. Cavey in Westernport, Miles Barham and Sadie Spier in Cumberland, Robert P. Izzett and Mary Cutherson in Lonaconing.
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James B. Hetrick
Beatrice Smith
Clymer
Isaac Dawson
Virgie M. Dawson
Westernport
William A. Hammond
Loretto
Ceceila S. Glass
Amsbry
Isaac G. Harpster
Ruth E. Parsons
Pennsylvania Furnace
Carl Nelson
Delsie L. Kesner
Purgitsville
W. Va
Michael M. Mayhew
Nora C. Cavey
Miles Barham
Gray, Va
Sadie Spier
Cumberland
Robert P. Izzett
Mary Cuthertson
Lonaconing
Funeral set for Peter Pennick after fatal axe incident
Peter Pennick, a Black man, was fatally struck in the head after a card game dispute. Buck Bagnum, named as the alleged assailant, faces burial plans at 2 o'clock tomorrow from Stein's Mortuary chapel with Rev. Dr. W. M. Lucas of Ebenezer Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sumner Cemetery.
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Peter Pennick
Buck Bagnum
Stein
W. M. Lucas
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Sumner Cemetery
Petit Jury Discharged by Judge Henderson
The petit jury for the January term was discharged yesterday by Judge Robert R. Henderson.
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PETIT @URY
Petit Jury
Robert R. Henderson
Social events fill the winter calendar in Allegany county
A busy slate of society gatherings includes a Carroll hall dance and card party by the Allegany Hospital Ladies' Aid, a Girls Friendly Society bazaar, a Valentine tea for visiting guests, a Daisy's dance and bridge party, and multiple class dances. Notables include Miss Helen Henderson hosting bridge whist for out of town guests and a Leap Year dance by McKinley Chapter Eastern Star. The Masons plan regular suppers with evolving menus and St Pauls Lutherans orchestra accompaniment.
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Carroll Hall
Allegany Hospital Ladies’ Aid Society
the Masons
George Washington
McKinley Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Big Square Dance at Skating Rink Promises Fun Carnival
Skating rink prepares for an elaborate square dance to be held tomorrow evening. Corrigansville figure caller Mr Brant will announce the figures. Skating 7 30 to 9, square dancing 9 to 11 30. Tonight ladies admitted free. Friday hosts a moonlight skate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Skating Rink
Brant
Corrigansville
Talk on Washington Rev M L Enders to Address Camp No 62
Members of Washington Camp No 62 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America will attend services at St Pauls Lutheran church next Sunday evening. The Rev M L Enders will deliver an address on the life of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
St. Paul's Imtheran Church
M. L. Enders
Washington
Real estate transfers include Green Ridge and Green Street deeds
Continental Trust Co transfers to W C Shaddle for a tract at Green Ridge valued at $10. Edward Gates and wife deed Green street property to W C Messman and wife for $1. Cumberland Improvement Co transfers to George F Hansrote on Reynolds street for $10. Minerva Hershman transfers to Lillie M Groff on Madison street for $1. Elizabeth T Lowndes executrix and others transfer to W C Messman and wife on Green street for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Trust Co
W. C. Shaddle
Green Ridge
Edward Gates
W. C. Messman
Green Street
Cumberland Improvement Co
George F. Hansrote
Reynolds Street
Minerva Hershman
Lillie M. Groff
Madison Street
Elizabeth T. Lowndes
Personal Notes From Cumberland Social Roundup
William Lewis returns from Macon Georgia. Conrad Jammer travels south for health. Mr and Mrs James V Ott of Piedmont visit Cumberland with Marion Crabtree for Billy Allen show. Miss Laura Vorus visits Martinsburg then Cumberland before returning home. Mrs G H Wilson and Mrs F J Brownell travel to Cumberland for their father D M Clevinger’s serious operation. Louise Henderson returns from Pittsburgh. Helen E Bolland visits from St Louis with Mrs Frederick P Mellinger. William Frazee remains seriously ill. Rev W W White of Ridgeley takes wife to Salem Virginia for conference. Virginia Millholland of Keyser High School injured wrist. Peter Knieriem ill at Wellersburg. Mrs Bradour daughter of Bedford street. Guy Martin visits J T Woodson in Springfield West Virginia. Harry W Neepier of J S Wilson Jr Co in Cumberland on business. Mr and Mrs Blaine White and Mrs Warren C White plan trip to New York. Mrs White to Newark New Jersey. Thomas Wheeler of Royal hotel recovering at Western Maryland Hospital. Mrs Philip Knopp leaves for Washington and New York. Mamie McFaden arrives for a visit from Winchester. Margaret Santmyer leaves Star Junction for Moscow and Baltimore visits.
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William Lewis
Central Y. M. C. A
Macon
Georgia
Conrad Jammer
James V. Ott
Piedmont
Cumberland
Marion Crabtree
Billy Allen
Laura Vorus
Bloomsburg
Martinsburg
G. H. Wilson
Texas
Virginia
F. J. Brownell
Kingsport
Tennessee
D. M. Clevinger
Mechanic Street
Western Maryland Hospital
Louise Henderson
Pittsburgh
Rebecca Thorne
Helen E. Bolland
St. Louis
Frederick P. Mellinger
Close Street
William Frazee
Decatur Street
W. W. White
Ridgeley
Salem
Alexandria
Virginia Millholland
Keyser
Peter Knieriem
Wellersburg
Bradour
Bedford Street
Guy Martin
J. T. Woodson
Springfield
W. Va
Harry W. Neepier
J. S. Wilson, Jr. Co
Bankers
Baltimore
Blaine White
White
Warren C. White
New York
Newark
New Jersey
Thomas Wheeler
Royal Hotel
Obituary notices for Phoebe J. Jones and Martin E. Kirk
Funeral services were held for Phoebe J. Jones at Claysville Pennsylvania with Dr T Cramblett officiating. She leaves four children and had strong ties to Wheeling. Interment followed in Claysville cemetery. Martin E Kirk age 31 died at his father’s home and will be buried at St Patrick’s Church cemetery after a 9 am Friday mass. His brother Hugh cannot attend.
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Phoebe J. Jones
Campbell Jobes
Claysville
Bethany College
Jobes
Claysville Cemetery
M. F. Kirk
Martin E. Kirk
James E. Kirk
Maryland Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Church
Hugh Kirk
Hartman Buried After Baltimore Crossing Fatality
The body of John D. Hartman, a Union veteran, who was killed at the Baltimore street crossing by passenger train No. 12, was buried yesterday afternoon in Allegany county cemetery. Attempts to locate his relatives were unsuccessful.
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John D. Hartman
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore Street
Allegany County
Pew and Pulpit Bible Class Changes Time and Venue
The Rohrer Bible class, a large Cumberland group, shifts from 9 30 a m to 9 18 a m in the First Baptist Church auditorium to allow longer general Bible discussion. It will also meet at 2 80 o clock on the last Sunday afternoon each month led by Mr Rohrer for practical lessons from monthly Bible studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
First Baptist Church
Rohrer
Police News Reports Disorderly Conduct Arrest at Polk Street Home
Edward Biercamp was arrested early this morning at his Polk Street home on disorderly conduct charges after his wife accused him of returning home drunk and throwing hot coffee in her face. He was taken to the police station for a 4 PM hearing. A separate report from John Stafford at 44 William Street says he was robbed of $9.10 while asleep early Monday. a suspected intruder remains under surveillance, no arrest yet.
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Edward Biercamp
Polk Street
McBride
John Stafford
J. W. Faltz
William Street
Suit Compromised in Western Maryland Death Case
Robert S. Boro, who filed suit against Western Maryland Railway for 5000 dollars over his son Dewey Bobo’s death in Ridgeley yards, has compromised with the railway. Bobo died while fixing an air brake on a freight train as it started. Whiting Eppler and W. C. Capper were attorneys for the plaintiff.
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Robert S. Boro
Western Maryland Railway
Dewey Bobo
Western Maryland
Ridgeley
Boba
Whiting and Eppler
W. C. Capper
Plantiff
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Mrs. Mac
Barney
H. A. MacGill
Whit
OM Barney
Emm
South Cumberland
Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
B. F. Graham
Virginia Avenue
US. B. Church
H. Ek. Richardson
United Brethren Church
Tabernacle
Holy City
G. K. Little
U. B. Church
Ladies’ Aid
McClure
H. F. Richardson
J. W. Clark
Browning Street
Ladies of the Holy Cross Church
Henderson
Finley C. Hendrickson
Young People’s
Patience Williams
Neil Dreyer
Helen Kalbaugh
Miss Swanson
Casoba
Frank L. Storm
Lewis H. W. Webster
Tresaker
Ing
The
Blues
Reds
Evelyn Pitzer
Marion Colgate
John Coleman
Offut Street
Jill
R. Allnoch
Bay City
Mich
Wm. Allnoch
Arch Street
Addie Hamilton
North Branch
G. W. Light
Grand Avenue
P. J. Pendergast
Seymour Street
Miss Rowan
Thomas Rowan
H. T. Pugh
Washington, D. C
J. G. McCrory
Claude Huff
Grip
P. E. Nixon
Paw Paw
I. G. McElfish
Mary Street
Regina Esirich
St. Joseph Hospital
South Bend
Indiana
H. J. Eirich
Wildma Hinkle
Baltimore Pike
Trinity Revival
Trinity M. KE
Harry V. Wheeler
C. R. Woodard
Cagemen
Klagle
Cotton Ball
K. OF P
Knights of Pythias
Mineral County
Central
Pythian Sisters
H. Harvey Hill
W. H. Buley
H. Hilleary Hayden
Rev. J. L. Ward
Andrew A. Ridgeway
Moose Fair
Hancock
Walter D. Titus
Morgantown
Nellie Geiger
Connellsville, Pa
Girl's Friendly Society of
the Emmanuel Parish
Miss Roberts
Barnard Welsh
Grand Junction
Col
Rockville
J. Somerville Dawson
Bertram Neynoe Garstin
Daisy
Allegany Hospital
Hugh A. McMullen
C. F. W. Bove
Chas H. Fisher
Lydia Cole Millman
St. Valentine
Helen Henderson
Robt. R. Henderson
Elizabeth Venable
Petersburg
Louise Davidson
A. Ross Mullin
Brink Bible
Columbia Street
Masonic Temple
St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School
Turner
Fayette Street
Bridge Whist
Helen Bolland
William Somerville
City
Julia Jacobs
Waynesboro
Philip Knopp
Mamie McFaden
Winchester
Margaret Santmyer
Star Junction
A. B. Shaw
Moscow
Police News
Centre Street
Marinello
Mary Carpenter
the Central
Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy
Railroad
Dewey
N. W. Russler
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