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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1915

Page

2

Washington Birthday Banquet and Local Notices In Frostburg

Jr O U A M Council No 123 held a Washington Birthday banquet at Fisher's hall with Prof R F Chaney delivering a life of Washington address. Other items include a Frostburg ordinance on a seven cent per hundred tax, a Boy Scout hike to Sampsons Rock, a Mountain City Rink masquerade with prizes, and the funeral of David K Smyth scheduled for Wednesday.

Frostburg David K. Smyth Alexander Smyth Loo Street Moun

Local notices and community health updates in Frostburg area

Community notices report lodge meetings and burials, illness updates, mine incidents, a German Band concert program, and local school and church happenings. Notable items include a funeral burying at Allegany Cemetery, Knights of Columbus leasing space for a lodge, a mine accident near Hoffman mine, and various improving conditions among residents.

Funeral for Miss Annie McGoye in Midland

Miss Annie McGoye aged 40 died at her home in Midland. Her funeral was held at 9:30 AM from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. James J. Quinn officiating. Burial followed at Belvedere Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hugh O'Rourke Patrick Monahan James T. Stakem Frederick Myers James Allen John Campbell. Flower bearers were Emmitt Coleman Arch Edwards Lawrence Campbell and George Allen. Lenten services are announced for St. Joseph's Church including rosary and benediction led by Rev. George Quinn of Salisbury Pa and a Friday cross station for children.

Annie McGoye Midland St. Joseph's Catholic Church James J. Quinn Belvedere Cemetery Hugh O’rourke Patrick Monahan James T. Stakem Frederick Myers James Allen John Campbell Emmitt Coleman Arch Edwards Lawrence Campbell George Allen George Quinn Salisbury

Mount Savage Personal Notes

Judge William M Dunn of Baltimore visits his son in law Mr and Mrs Thomas Malloy. James Gardner of the Ramsey Enamelled Brick Company returns from a New York trip. Patrick V Dowling of Baltimore stays with his brother Rev John W Dowling of St Patrick's church. Miss Katie McNamee returns from Johnstown. Gerald A Murray returns from Baltimore.

William M. Dunn Baltimore Thomas Malloy James Gardner The Ramsey Enameled Brick Company New York Patrick V. Dowling John W. Dowling St. Patrick’s Church Katie McNamee Johnstown Gerald A. Murray

Personal notes and local incidents headlined in Louisville area

John E. Myers of Louisville visits as his father Samuel Myers battles a critical illness. Marshall Skidmore of Borden enters Cumberland Tri State College for a commercial course. L B Conner injures shoulder in Consol idation Mine No 4. George Buskey Sr suffers a crushed finger at work. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Burkman Starkey. Mad Moulden Bros advertise ladies suits, with many sold out despite bargains at 8.95 9.95 and 11.40.

John E. Myers Louisville Samuel Myers Marshall Skidmore Borden Tri-State College Cumberland L. B. Conner Consolidation Mine George Buskey Burkman Starkey

Cumberland Press reader notice to report delivery issues

The Tri-Towns Bureau urges readers to notify the Cumberland Press representative if delivery is not prompt and to phone personals and other news items to the local representative. Patrons and friends are asked to contribute any matters of interest.

Bureau of Cumberland Press Carl C. Firle The Cumberland Press RK. A. Hoffmeister Cumberly Press

Washington Birthday Social Held by U S Church of Westernport

A Washington Birthday social at the U S Church of Westernport featured recitations music and speaking with about one hundred attendees. Other items note civil suit by Lester Bantz a coal prospect near Westernport real estate sold on Main Street and various local visits and trips.

Washington U. S. Church of Westernport Main Street Westernport Thomas Michaels George Habeb

Midland Basketball Notes From February Games

In Midland Maryland on February 23 reports list games at various venues. Agnes Stakem denies a Friday Girls Sextette Central High game while others schedule matchups including St Joseph’s High versus Beall High Freshmen, Lonaconing Glass Workers versus M A C Jrs, and Friendsville against Midland Crescent.

Midland Ward Opera House Central High Agnes Stakem Firemens Lonaconing Braves St. Joseph’s High Glass Workers of M. A. C. Jrs Cavanaugh’s Hall Friendsville Midland Cresents St. Joseph’s High School Beall High School Frostburg

Lincoln Second Inaugural Address Excerpt

The speech reflects on divine purpose in the Civil War and slavery as a national offense. Lincoln urges perseverance to finish the work, heal the nation, care for veterans and orphans, and seek lasting peace at home and with other nations.

Abraham Lincoln

Somerset Shows Rising Coal Output In 1914

Mine Inspector Fletcher W Cunningham of Somerset reports the Twentieth bituminous district of Pennsylvania increased production in 1914 to 6,906,112 tons, up 262,647 from 1913. Somerset County total output reached 9,639,949 tons, up 186,351. The fatal rate equated to one life per 277,154 tons, with 11 widows and 16 orphans. 100 mines operated.

Fletcher W Cunningham Somerset Pennsylvania Department of Mines Harrisburg Somerset County Holsapple Cunningham

Honor Washington Birthday Program At First Baptist Church

Amomia Sunday school groups at the First Baptist Church presented a Washington birthday program last night. The auditorium was filled as refreshments followed in the Sunday school room. Performances included piano duets by Ethel Wise and Helen Smith, solos by Mrs. Clinton C. Sparkes and Mr. Cleveland H. Taylor, a Baptist quartet, and various readings and instrumental numbers. An address titled Eulogy of Washington was given by Oliver H. Bruce Jr. and other selections featured Miss June Kephart, Mr. R. M. Luman, and Miss Marion Boston.

Amomia Sunday School Little May

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Prof. Chaney James Williams Pittsburg Mary Davies Welch Hill Louis Harbel Mechanic Street E. B. Pricharta & CO Oho Chohche Ee. Ea W. S. Nicholson Sampson's Rock Oliver McLane Bernard Graham Harry Kemp Arthur Jeffries Thomas Griffith Charles McLane Edward Duffy John Squires Davisson Benson Somerset Neid Kenneth Taylor Gordon Taylor Robert Griffith Dwight Hill Strother Graham John Kellar Lawrence Willison Edward Betz Old Wolf Place Union Mining Company Tramway, and Western Maryland Railway Borden Tunnel Mountain City Ethel Morgan Samuel Ladato Garnet Ring Alfred Rephan Eichorn Bros Tain City A. F A. M J. N. Beall Allegany Cemetery John Myers Uniontown Samuel Eckhart Henry Mayer University Hospital Mayer C. New Quarters Knights of Columbus Colborn-Watts East Union Street Otto Hohing, Sr Vancouver Joseph Carroll Vancouver Island Alexander Southfield Mr. Carroll William Patterson Samuel Waddle William Murdock Samuel Foy Patterson Murdock Arion Arion Band E. S. Thornton Wilfred Lancaster W. Bennett Dyobtburg James Scott Vale Summit Hoffman Mine Scott Mr. Scott Otto Holting and Sons Carlos Laura Lucas Geo. Chapman Thomas Anderson Harry William Haines Mary Davis James Brown Gilmore Alexander Middleton William Hughs Freiburg Minnie Filer Martha Lucas Albert Middleton Mr. Fairgreave Henry Filer Margaret Manley John Anthony Cecil Thrasher Consolidation Coal Company Carlos Junction Midland Public School Virginia Holdsworth David McGee Mary Loar Ella Baker Moses Walters Myrtle McGee Ellen Thomas Irene Davis Rosella Goady Mary Roberts Edith Ravenscroft Down Dixie America Mount Vernon Gem of the Ocean Hugh O'Rourke Sallie James Campbell Johns’ Hopkins Hospital Patrick O'Mara Emma A. Donahue Mary Crowley Margaret Chaney Charles Street C. E. Statler R. F. Chaney Price Barnecord Josiah Ford First National Bank Bosworth Jack London Frostburg Opera House San Francisco Bay Martines Sansalito Frostburg Opera Biosworth Presents Billy Ais Thos L. Popp St., Ee Md Jacob Hafer Frostburg, MD Go Ahead Girl Co Musical Tabloid Mr. Moon Eye Man Miss McGoye Benjamin Franklin Citizens National Bank Geo. L. Wellington Hugh A. McMullen W. L. Morgan George L. Wellington James A, McIlenry Simon Rosenbaum Warren White Geo. D. Landwehr Robert McDonald Thomas Footer G. H. Hewel Henry J, Glick Charles J. Holsshu Geo. D. Landweer G. Holashu John Schiller James A. McHenry Conra Sueman Rovenbaum M. M. Brandier H. A. Hechman Mimerman South East Cor Baltimore and Centre Sts Cumberland, Maryland Mount Savage MadMoulden Bros Cam Tri-Towns Piedmont Lester B. Bantz U.S. District Court For Northern District West Virginia Arthur Arnold Banta J. O. J. Greene Glen Butterfield Paul Gannon Clarksburg W. Va George Payne Z. T. Kooken W. H. 8. White Cincinnati A. E. Patterson God Honor Washington Baptist Church Detroit Windsor Garage & Taxicab CO South George Street Ford
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