South Cumberland and Environs Pie Social and Marriages
The Ladies' Aid of St. John's Lutheran Church hosts a pie social at Mrs. J. W. Smith's home on Virginia Avenue. Thomas Mortimer Heaps and Lula Julia Barnes wed last night at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Also reported are Edith Gift hosting a fourteenth birthday party and a large live stock shipment news brief from B&O, plus gym hours and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
J. W. Smith
Virginia Avenue
Thomas ‘Mortimer Heaps
Lula Julia Barnes
Cumberland
W. Bryson Smith
Southminaster Presbyterian Church
Heaps
N. & G. Taylor Tin Mills
Edith Gift
Grand Avenue
Mattie Cornwell
Edna Bonard
Margaret Barnes
Blanche Kirby
Nadine Chase
Ruby Woodard
Elizabeth Wagley
Pearle Hiette
Thelma Hohne
Olive Rogan
Helen Spider
Monna Harper
Edith Cook
Myrtle Clarke
Evelyn Thomas
Merdythe Adams
Leona Gift
James Dittner
Charles Kelley
Joe Crosby
Rosco Thomas
Charles Wolford
Lester Wilson
Rex Williams
Floyd Haute
Alex Dayton
John
William Pittman
Ronald Liller
John Lashley
Henry Linaburg
Benjamin Price
B. E. Monegan
N. Y
Elmer Thompson
Ruth
Dorsey
Pennsylvania Avenue
Berkeley
W. Va
Thompson
J. H. Bishop
Elizabeth
Jackson Street
Newport
Sue B. Barry
Selinsgrove
Fred W. Barry
Grand Ave
Frederick P. Mellinger
Chase Street
Helen E. Bolland
St. Louis
Helen Clark
Jessie Lyman
Walter Capper
Theodore A. Lansbury
Miles Streett
Virginia Gearhart
Bolland
Mellinger
Democratic State Central Committee member defends nominees
A Democratic State Central Committee member defended the group’s picks for governor appointments. He argued critics oppose nominees due to their businesses and noted 34 applicants for six Cumberland magisterial posts, 25 for the coroner, and 4 for juvenile court judge, with only six selections possible. He said the job is thankless and unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Cumberland
Elks Lodge Hosts Paid Official Visit by James L Ward
District Deputy James L. Ward of Washington paid his annual official visit to Cumberland Lodge No. 63 Elks last night. A full turnout occurred with four candidates initiated and a social session with patriotic songs and speeches. Ward, guest of Exalted Ruler Thomas Footer, left Cumberland for Washington at noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Ward
Washington
D. Ca
Cumberland Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Ward
Cumberland
Thomas Footer
Ridgeley Fights Taxicab License Fee Imposed
Ridgeley plans to levy a license fee on local taxicab drivers carrying passengers into the city. A Cumberland driver was fined for taking a passenger there, sparking protests by Ridgeley firms who vow to refuse Ridgeley calls until the charge is dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeley
Cumberland
Political loyalty over work in party rewards remarks
A speaker criticizes awarding stipends and travel expenses to party workers. The committee claimed to act in the party's best interest while noting some Democrats oppose rewarding active workers and prefer political nonentities who avoid voter registration and election effort.
Officials Know Nothing of It In Cumberland Roundhouse Conversion
A morning report claimed Baltimore and Ohio would convert the Cumberland roundhouse into car shops for heavy repair. Local officials say the plan is unconfirmed and unlikely to expand staff, with a proposed erecting shop in the southeastern portion and a new engine holster ordered to raise engines off wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Co. A. Gill
Protest Against Blue Law Lectures Staged Across Maryland
The Lord's Day Alliance of Maryland will lead lectures protesting the Herpich amendment to the Blue Laws. Events begin Feb 26 at First Presbyterian Church Lonaconing with further meetings Feb 27 in Westernport Barton Midland Frostburg Eckhart Mt. Savage Cumberland city hall mass meeting with speakers Dr W W Davis and Dr Howard Kelley of Baltimore. Other listed speakers include John W Young W Montignani W Baxley and W Carl Richards with possible Joshua Levering. Dr Davis is state superintendent and Richards is vice president of the Lord's Day Alliance of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herpich
Lord’s Day Alliance of
Maryland
First Presbyterian Church
Lonaconing
Westernport
Barton
Midland
Frostburg
Eckhart
Mt. Savage
City Hall
Cumberland
W. W. Davis
Howard Kelley
Baltimore
John W. Young
William C. Montignani
W. H. Baxley
Central Y. M. C. A
W. Carl Richards
Joshua Levering
Sauerhammer Named Chief Clerk at New York Terminal
L. C. Sauerhammer is appointed chief clerk to General Manager W. H. Averill at the New York terminals, promoted from head of the Bureau of Federal and State Commission Reports. He succeeds T. M. Jones and has long served Cumberland and Piedmont postings. G. F. Eberly becomes division engineer on the Philadelphia division, replacing F. G. Hoskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Sauerhammer
W. H. Averill
New York
Baltimore
Ohio
Sauerhammer
Bureau of Federal and State Commission
T. M. Jones
Piedmont
Cumberland
Notes of Interest From Central Y M C A
The Fellowship Discussion Club meets for supper at 6 30 p.m. tonight led by George Henderson. Rosebuds and Imps plan permanent clubs and a supper next Wednesday. Library plans seek 2000 books for an association public library with a Book Day on Feb 26. A campaign will canvas the city for gifts, emphasizing high quality fiction and reference works. Three basketball games are on the schedule tonight and a Ridgeley Y M C A branch is being organized to challenge Central Y teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Discussion Club
George Henderson
Rosebuds
Westernport
Western Maryland
Knights of Columbus
Frostburg
Ridgeley
W. H. Baxley
Brass valves stolen from Cumberland Brick Plant and fittings missing
F William Flurshutz reports Cumberland Brick Company Market street plant robbed of four brass valves. It is the second theft in two days after fittings stolen from work at Valley road by Concrete Construction Company. The items were removed with plumbers tools and further visits likely. The thefts were discovered yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. William Flurshutz
Cumberland Brick Company
Market Street
Valley Road
Concrete
Juniors Celebrate 24th Anniversary of Queen City Council No 49
The Queen City Council No 49 Junior Order United American Mechanics marked its 24th anniversary with a supper at the Maryland restaurant after gathering at their Baltimore street hall. Toasts honored public schools preparedness and the order, followed by a church service plan on February 22 with a joint march led by the Junior Order Fife and Drum Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Council
United American Mechanics
Maryland
Baltimore Street
Sylvester Schilling
Frank A. Killman
Edward Schilling
J. A. Young
Grace M. E. Church
South
Cumberland
Washington
Fife and Drum Corps
May Form Battalion From Mountain Minute Men
The Mountain Minute Men movement has seen strong signature support, prompting an expansion from a single company to a likely four company battalion. The city hall meeting this week is postponed to allow more young men to join and attend the organization’s inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Minute Men
Fred C. Dreyer
Carroll He was social highlight by Ladies Aisa Society
A senior society event at Allegany Hospital drew about 350 attendees with Senmutz's Orchestra providing music. Card prizes went to Mrs. Mary Carpenter Mrs. William J Neubiser Miss Marie Glick George Doerner Lawrence Henckle and Charles McNamee. wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll He
Ladies Aisa Society
Allegany Hospital
Senmutz
Mary Carpenter
William J. Neubiser
Marie Glick
George Doerner
Lawrence Henckle
Charles McNamee
Mount Savage
Measles Epidemic Rises With 25 Daily Cases
Measles reports show an average of 25 new cases daily over ten days, with many cases identified by parents. Health officials note no cases among the city’s colored population, underscoring that transmission relies on close contact.
Miner Walkout Hits 1100 at Davis Coal and Coke
One thousand one hundred miners in the Upper Potomac field refuse work at Davis Coal and Coke. Seven hundred stay away yesterday and 400 more today over a proposed wage increase from 2 to 4 cents per ton and 10 to 15 cents a day. Officials report no disorder as a mass meeting is set for this afternoon to seek settlement in Thomas Territory West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Upper
Potomac Field
Maas
Balky Mule’s Capers on Baltimore Street Delight Crowds
A white mule purchased by a farmer balked at leaving downtown Baltimore, resisting the wagon and halting traffic for about a half hour. Police and bystanders watched as the animal pulled and reared, finally moving toward Water Street before resuming a calm stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Street
West Virginia
Liberty Street
Baltimore
Water Street
Personal notices list local residents on trips and visits
George G. Young secretary of the Chamber of Commerce is on a business trip east. John McGill Jr county agricultural agent attends the Eastern Fruit Growers Association meeting in Washington. Bert N. Garstin manager of The Press is confined to his room. Frank Kelly of Parkersburg has been here on business. Con Bevans visits from Paw Paw. W W Brown returns from Baltimore. Mrs. Robert H. Shearer and Miss Elizabeth Shearer travel to Charleston for two months. W W Hanly leaves for New York. Karl Hermann discharged after throat operation. Nettie Aberle ill. Noah Long improving at his daughter Mrs Martha Hager’s home. Virgil D Amtover corporal in Honolulu has gone to Pittsburgh for work. James Dayes visits Rockwood on business. Esther Stacer visiting Meyersdale with her parents John and Mrs. Stacer. Mrs. Stacer ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Young
Chamber of Commerce
John McGill, Jr
Eastern Fruit Growers’ Association
Washington
Bert N. Garstin
Washington Street
Frank Kelly
Parkersburg
W. Va
Con. Bevans
Paw Paw
W. W. Brown
Baltimore
Robert H. Shearer
Elizabeth Shearer
Charleston
Noah Long
Martha Hager
Paca Street
Virgil D. Amtover
75Th Company
Honolulu
Adam. Amtover
Oak Street
Pittsburgh
James Dayes
Rockwood
No Representation From Here In NEA Section Meet
Annual meeting of the superintendents' section of the National Education Association will be in Detroit Michigan next week. No representative from this county will attend this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Education Association
Detroit
Mich
Enger Twin Six Demonstration Coming to Cumberland
M. H. Dean of the Addison Pennsylvania firm will tour Cumberland to demonstrate the Enger Twin Six automobile. He reports the car creates a sensation and will prove its hill climbing ability and other qualifications to local audiences tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Dean
Addison
and Dean
Enger
Cumberland
Dean
Deserter Surrenders in Virginia Take to Fort Myer
Clifford Spence of Blaine West Virginia surrendered to Patrolman Hugh Marklee at Blaine and was taken to Fort Myer Virginia. He enlisted in Cumberland several months ago and deserted the Army last October, living at his Blaine home since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myer
Clifford Spence
Blaine
Elks Plan Baltimore Trip for Grand Lodge Meet
Cumberland Lodge of Elks begins preliminary plans to attend the grand lodge annual meeting in Baltimore in July. Officials hope about half the membership will be present as the grand lodge sessions run for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Lodge of Elks
Grand Lodge
Baltimore
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Empty Mac
Barney
Barnet
Sven
Mr.b.mac
South Cumberland
Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
B. F. Graham
Une
Altoona
C. S. Helfrich
Lottie
Oldtown Road
H. N. Cohen
Browning Street
Charles Karnes
Brother Karnes
Christ
Board of
The
Church
Grace Men's Bible Class
Arch Street
C. R. Woodard
Democratic Committee
Elks
Lord’s Day Alliance
Cumberland Division
G. F. Eberly
Philadelphia
F. G. Hoskins
Central
Brick Plant and Concrete Construction Company
Mrs. Hutson
Oak View Farm
Rawlings
L. I. Vandegrift
the Dingle
Bertha Buzzard
Rebecca Otto
Alvin R. Serf
Chester Valentine
Ellwood Shaffer
Clarence Reidler
Max Kleinstub
A. M. Lichtenstein
North Allegany Street
Emmanuel Parish House
Davis Coal & Coke Company
Thomas
W. W. Hanly
Karl Hermann
Western Maryland Hospital
Nettie Aberle
Goethe Street
Esther Stacer
Meyersdale
John Stacer
Enger “Twin
Marinello
the Central
Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy
N. W. Russler
Miss Heffron
Walsh
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