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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1915

Page

9

Central Y M C A Downs Coney Champs In Exhibition

Central Y M C A defeated Lonaconing champions Maryland 26 to 24 in a tight indoor game at Cumberland. After a score error delayed finish, Hump Johnson secured the winning two points for the locals as Gould and Johnson starred for the Y M C A with MacFarlane and Pell leading the Champs scoring.

Maryland Cumberland Coney Champs Cumberland Machine Johnson Cumberland Boys Gould Pell Fuiay Lonaconing Cumberland McKenty Armbuster MacFarlane McKenty Stafford Spears Kellar

Belgian Post Office in Nice Havrais Draws Stamp Hunters

At Havre France on February 2 reporters describe Nice Havrais the Belgian capital in German held areas. Post office operations are run by Belgian staff while stamp collectors flood the tiny office buying stamps of every denomination. The scene centers on the stamp window as collectors swarm from allied nations, filling cards with stamps and dropping them into slots.

Ty Wiliam G. Shepherd United Press Havre France New York Nice-Havrais Jn Belgian War Department Anofie Frenea Belgium Nice-Havrais Drussels Helzian

Social Events and Local Celebrations Mixed in Middletown Notes

CANICT and PUle hosted a bridge party in honor of Mrs. W Bladen Lowndes of Baltimore. Mrs Lowndes departs tomorrow with Mr and Mrs Roberdeau Annan. A surprise party celebrated Mrs Leala Grims birthday hosted by Crook's Camp Treyal Neighbors of America. Miss Avirett and George R Wheeler showcased modern dancing at Wertheimer's Hall. Alle gany Hospital Aid Society met with eleven surgeons gowns napkins and pillow slips completed. A pancake supper hosted by Mrs M J Welsh.

Alice Swartzwelder W. Bladen Lowndes Baltimore Roberdeau Annan Mr .J. I. Grims Gren Crook America Leala Grims Wertheimer's Hall Aviett George R. Wheeler G. Stanley Butler James T. Johnson Miss Walsh

Submersibles Rise in Naval Warfare Man and Machine

The article describes the evolution from early submarines to submersibles capable of long sea voyages and independent offensives. It explains hull design, ballast systems, torpedo tubes at bow and side, batteries, crew quarters, and the pivotal role of the periscope in submerged operations. It cites submarine counts for England, France, Russia, Germany, and Austria as 193 allied ships versus 30 central powers, with war-time production increasing.

Aboukir England France Russia Germany Austria

Largest and most successful fair at Carroll Hall

The event at Carroll Hall last night drew many out-of-town visitors. Dancing and cards continued late, with refreshments served.

Carroll Hall

Personal News Roundup of Local Residents

Conrad Zimmerman celebrated his seventy fifth birthday yesterday. Miss Lillian Cowherd visits Miss Georgie Shelly in Keyser. Dr Thomas H Hickey convalesces at Springfield Inn after a fall. Harry Winner ill with rheumatism for two weeks. no improvement. Mrs Walderman Scheller from Washington DC visiting Miss Irene Stanton on Maryland avenue. Miss Ruby Kelly of Piedmont attended a Carroll Hall dance. Thomas F Smouse leaves for Philadelphia and Packerton PA on business. E J Callahan of Coal Land Securities Co leaves for Eastern trip. Louis C Roessler of Los Angeles visiting aunt Mrs M A F R Carr. will visit sister in law Mrs H L Taylor in Washington and mother in Pittsburgh. will accompany Mrs Taylor back to California. Miss Irene Lindsay at 47 Goethe St visiting sister Mrs Mansfield Wolford in Hagerstown. Miss Elsye Oglebay leaves for East to resume milliner position. Finley C Hendrickson to speak at Prohibition meeting in Baltimore next Monday. Miss Vera Paisley visiting Piedmont and Keyser. Miss Marie Hartung ill at 35 Bellevue St. Mrs Alonzo E Moore critically ill at 327 North Mechanic St. Miss Helen Bronson of Toledo, visiting Cumberland St cousins, leaves for New York City yesterday.

H. L. Taylor Washington Pittsburg California Taylor Golden State Irene Lindsay Goethe St Mansfield Wolford Hagerstown Elsye Oglebay East Finley C. Hendrickson Prohibition Party Maryland Baltimore Vera Paisley Green Street Piedmont Keyser Marie Hartung Bellevue Street Alonzo E. Moore North Mechanic Street Helen Bronson Toledo Aman Cumberland Street New York City

Saturday Sale Offers $5.00 Mesh Bags for 10c

McMullen Brothers advertise a Saturday sale featuring 50 genuine German silver mesh bags with engraved frames. Buyers spending $10 may purchase one bag for 10c with no merchandise restriction. Includes suits, shoes, dry goods, and all items in the sale.

For Rent House on Grand Avenue

For rent a house on Grand Avenue. Apply at 6 South Liberty Street. February 17 to follow.

Grand Avenue South Liberty St

Booth Tarkington’s The Turmoil Published by Harper Brothers

Booth Tarkington premier Hoosier novelist offers The Turmoil about a newly rich family in a gritty midwestern city. The city itself is a vivid character with a Pittsburgh like mood, presented in Harper’s Magazine serial form and now at John A. Fulton & Co. bookstore.

Booth Tarkington Hoosier Harper & Bros Boca Iommana Harper’s Magazine Pittsburg John A. Fulton & Co

Boxing Match Thrills Frostburg Crowd in Draw

Joe Goetz of Johnstown and Hugh McDole of Pittsburgh fought ten rounds to a draw at Eleanor Hall Frostburg under the Frostburg Athletic Club crowding the hall roared as the tenth round saw multiple knockdowns with both fighters on their feet at the count of ten. A Rochester New York welterweight Leary O Brien and Covington Pennsylvania Henry Broad also drew in a five round opener.

Frostburg Joe Goetz Johnstown Hugh McDole Pittsburgh Eleanor Hall Frostburg Athletic Club Goetz McDole Leary O’brien Rochester N. Y Henry Broad Covington

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Otarp Collectors Besiege Little UOT Cprige Miss Donne Dunbar Avirett M. J. Welsh Maryland Avenue Crystal War Under the Sea Conrad Zimmerman Lillian Cowherd Georgie Shelly Thomas H. Hickey Springfield Inn Harry Winner McMullen Brothers Africa Parcel Post Inc Maryland Theatre Metropolitan Theatres Dike Shirey & Hawkins Baltimore Street Fred. Merten’s Green Ridge Guidi Savene Desales Glick Press Cumberland, MD Cumberland Laundry Viavi L. M L. W. Bullard South Centre Street J. H. Holzshu & Co. Real Estate. Insurance Bondina THE Agency For Service Cyril B. Geare Seaver & Geare Walsh Building Telephone Baltimore St Wiesel Lurshutz North Centre Street Habig Brothers Habig & Stegmaier Bedford St. Jamsies Ste Sara Ten Soeacenre Aaa Edison Electric Ill. CO
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