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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1915

Page

5

Officials Debate Full Crew Law With Trainmen

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Connellsville representatives of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and three railroad men debated repeal of the full crew bill. The road argued extra crew cost outweighs safety benefits and that one extra man is unnecessary for safety.

Chamber of Commerce Connellsville Baltimore & Ohio Railroad L. Eaton H. C. Hays D. T. Hirleman F. C. Conway Lee Blosser Paton Hays McKeesport

French Torpedo Boat Daugue Sunk by Mine

Paris reports the French torpedo boat Daugue struck a mine in Anti vari harbor off the Montenegrin coast and sank with 38 crew members lost. The incident was officially announced today.

Paris Daugue Antivari

Sisen Salts as a 01 for Tetanus

New York reports the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research announcing a tetanus treatment breakthrough for wounded soldiers in Europe. A new apparatus and method reduce mortality. twenty five devices have been sent to Europe and patents opened for manufacture. The approach includes injecting epsom salts into spinal membranes as part of therapy.

New York Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Europe

Highwayman Back 10 Windber Lade Taken to Windber

Officers captured Robert Lewis on Fayette Street last Wednesday afternoon and kept him in custody until noon today for highway robbery. Paul Jerry identified the suspect as the assailant who robbed him of $50 and a gold watch last Monday. A 12 year old boy, son of Adam Argeld, Rose Hill, was wounded in the left shoulder by a shot aimed at the fugitive but the flesh wound is healing well.

Robert Lewis Fayette Street Flanagan Windber Lewis Paul Jerry Adam Argeld Rose Hill

Georges Carpentier Reported Wounded and Captured

Amsterdam dispatch says Georges Carpentier the French boxer has been wounded and taken prisoner. The Berliner Tageblatt cites sport contacts on the Western front for the report.

Amsterdam Qgeorges Carpentier Berliner Tageblatt The Tageblatt

Strong Camille and Fields Shine in Maryland Theatre Play

At the Maryland Theatre last night the Margaret Fields stock company presented Camille with Miss Fields delivering a superb, sympathetic performance. Mr Campbell supported brilliantly guiding the acting through a compelling demonstration of relative talent before a large audience.

Maryland Theatre Margaret Fields Camille

Another American Steamer a Victim of the War Zone

Washington reports confirm three men died when the steamer Carib sank off Nordeney. The Theodore Palmer of New London is listed as lost, with a Swedish ship delivering an iron lifeboat from the Palmer to Esbjerg on February 22.

Washington Nordeney United States Rotterdam Theodore Palmer New London Copenhagen Esbjerg Palmer

Cable and Railway Cut Disrupt Vera Cruz Mexico City Link

Washington reports official notice that the Vera Cruz to Mexico City cable line has been cut and railway traffic halted causing widespread anxiety about events in the Mexican capital.

Vera Cruz Mexico City Washington

Four Die in New England Floods Near Lisbon N H

Four men were crushed and carried away by the Ammonoosuc River current near Lisbon New Hampshire as floods cause extensive property damage across New England.

New England Boston Lisbon N. H

Funeral Today for Fire Captain Connell

The funeral of Fire Captain Thomas Connell was held at 9 AM with high mass at St Marys Catholic Church. Rev Father James F. Connell officiated at J Patrick cemetery, as police and firemen, plus Knights of Columbus and other fraternal groups attended.

Connell Thos St. Mary's Catholic Church Bureal J. Patrick’s Cemetery James FE. Connell St. Peter's Church Oakland Wunder Lawless Conlon Father O'Hara Keyeser W. Va Fire Department Knights of Columbus Young Men's Institute Foresters of America Improved Order of Heptasophs

Matrimonial Event For Miss Caroline Hupp and Dr Mayes Williams

The wedding of Miss Caroline Hupp daughter of Archie T Hupp and Dr Mayes B Williams son of Mr and Mrs A B Williams of Wheeling originally Cumberland will occur at the bride to be home on Fourteenth street Wheeling in mid March Dr Williams a Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore graduate has been an associate member of the medical staff at Ohio Valley General Hospital Wheeling and recently opened an office on Fourteenth street Wheeling

Caroline Hupp Archie T. Hupp Mayes B. Williams A. B. Williams Wheeling Cumberland Fourteenth Street Williams Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ohio Valley General Hospital Thut

State issues order modifying cattle quarantine

The State Live Stock Sanitary Board issued a new directive altering the cattle quarantine. Under the order cattle meeting specific conditions may be received for immediate slaughter, reflecting updated handling rules for sheep and hogs as well.

State Live Stock Sanitary Board

Sand Patch hires Weimer to replace late Meyersdale worker

P. E. Weimer of Rockwood, a B and O relief agent, is assigned to the Sand Patch railroad office, taking the post left vacant by the death of Joan Albright of Meyersdale after injuries from a failed attempt to board a moving train.

Sand Patch P. E. Weimer Rockwood Joan Albright Meyersdale Meyers E

Twilight sleep not always good

New York reporting that twilight sleep is not a universal cure but is considered the best method in about 65 percent of childbirth cases by 10 experienced physicians. The conference with First Deputy Commissioner Henry C. Wright urged careful case selection and trained supervision as costs and accessibility limit use.

New York Department of Charities Henry C. Wright Wright Academy of Medicine Herbert ©. Allen Cumberland Street Hospital Holden Greenpoint Hospital

Ours Arrested Over Guarded Shotgun Incident

W H Buffalo Bill Ours was tried before Justice Vance for shooting Holmes Hinkle in Petersburg West Virginia. Hinkle, about twenty, was wounded in the leg while dating Ours daughter after a box supper. A preliminary hearing sent Ours to await the next grand jury.

Petersburg W. Va W. H Buffalo Bill Ours Justice Vance Holmes Hinkle Hinkle Squire Vance

Personal notices from area residents and visitors

Mrs E G Shirley and son Harold visit Berryville Virginia to see her parents. Miss Mary Aspinall and Mrs Isa vel Miller of Frostburg visit Mrs Owen Wilson in Gilmore. Walter S Galloway Maryland Coal Company president travels from Lonaconing to New York. Miss Margaret Hudson ill. Miss Agnes Long leaves Edith Stein home Mechanicsburg Pa. Charles A Schlunt stays a few days at Ailes Brothers Orchard Town Creek Md. Mrs Lon Loving visits sister Mrs Edward W Durr before returning to Parkersburg. Miss Etta V Shires Bedford visits Cumberland relatives. Miss Mary Weimer Elkins visiting relatives then Pittsburgh trip. Mrs Elmer Bloom and daughter Helen guests of F E Naus in Bedford. Mr Daniel Ritchey Piedmont in Everett Pa closing real estate deal West Providence township.

E. G Shirley Harold Berryville Charles A. Schlunt Ailes Brothers Town Creek Lon Loving Elkins Edward W. Durr Parkersburg Etta V. Shires Bedford Cumberland Mary Weimer Pittsburgh Elmer Bloom Helen F. E. Naus Daniel Ritchey Piedmont Everett West Providence

Social Bridge Tea Honors Friends at Bedford Street Home

Mrs. John R. Littlefield hosted an auction bridge gathering yesterday with Mrs. J. K. Ford and Mrs. Malling receiving honors. Attendees included Mesdames Cole Ford Shirley Harris Simmons Cowherd Sharrett Fisher Matécheney Shoemaker Cross Wang Young Malling Wertheimer Hetzer.

John R. Littlefield Auction Bridge Bedford Street J. K. Ford Mrs. Malling W. H. Cole E. G. Shirley Edward Harris M. J. Simmons J. K. Cowherd Geo. C. Sharrett A. C. Fisher H. W. Maté¢heney G. G. Shoemaker C.A. Cross George Wang J. A. Young Myer Wertheimer C. C. Hetzer

Fire destroys large barn in Garrett County Maryland

The Guard barn in Garrett county Maryland burned at 5 am Tuesday, destroying horses six cows ten young cattle and about 40 tons of hay plus straw corn fodder harness wagons and farming implements. Loss exceeds three thousand dollars with about a hundred dollars insured.

James Guard Guard Garrett County

Stamps Offer Discount on Purchases at Lichtenstein Armacy

An advertisement notes a stamps promotion for all purchases at the Lichtenstein Armacy with a promotional offer.

Lichtenstein Armacy

Grand Prix Auto Race Set for 400 Mile Test

San Francisco hosts the Grand Prix international race on February 27 with 50 000 spectators anticipated. The fast exposition course spans 400 miles in 100 laps and is expected to yield record times as cars tuned to perfection await the 10 o clock start.

San Francisco Cal

Napless Squad Heads to Texas Training Camp

Cleveland manager Joe Birmingham led more than twenty players to San Antonio for a Cleveland American League camp. The club will remain in San Antonio until March 18 and will play twenty one exhibition games before the championship season opens.

Napless Texas Cleveland Joe Birmingham San Antonio

Real Estate Transfers Report Maryland Lot Deals

Emily C Cecil and others transfer Cresaptown lot to Frank G Cecil for 10 dollars. W K Cowden trustee transfers Cumberland Street lot to Thomas Nivison for 10 dollars.

Emily C. Cecil Frank G. Cecil Cresaptown W. K. Cowden Thomas Nivison Cumberland Street

Huyiars Candy Ad Boosts Liechtenstein Primacy

An advertisment notes Huyiars candy available fresh at Liehtensteing Primacy with a promotional display. The notice references a local shop or brand and invites customers to purchase.

Belmonts Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary

New York observers report Mr and Mrs August Belmont marking five years of marriage. Mrs Belmont formerly Eleanor Robson, a leading stage actress, has been active this winter in organizing charitable benefits for needy players and other causes.

Belmont New York August Belmont Eleanor Robson New York Society

Double Stamps All Day Saturday at Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy

All day Saturday only two cent stamp sales are advertised at Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy with special pricing noted for shoppers.

Marriage Licenses for Several Couples Listed

George J. Derhofer and Agnes Stewart both of Duquesne Pa. Frank T. Thompson Bedford Pa and Louise S Leonard Saxton Pa. Cletis W Barr and Alice Maxwell both of Cumberland Md. Charles B Connor Eckhart Md and Esther Chandler Cumberland Pa. Sylvester Ritchey Everett Pa and Annie M Lake Bedferd Pa.

George J. Derhofer Agnes Stewart Duquesne Frank T. Thompson Bedford Louise S. Leonard Saxton Cletis W. Barr Alice Maxwell Cumberland Charles B. Connor Eckhart Esther Chandler Sylvester Ritchey Everett Annie M. Lake Bedferd

Advertisement for Lichten steins Pharmacy services

An ad promises service quality and reasonable prices for pharmacy goods and drugstore items. It highlights center offers and invites customers to buy with emphasis on value. The fragment mentions Lichten steins Pharmacy and a sales pitch.

Lichtensteins

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Lichtenstein Pharmacy Miss Fields Gamille Ruth Mirian Leake Henry Street Lillian Weisenmiller Chy Grace Wees Viola Wes Wilson cMullen Sergea McMullen Bros Household Department Bambo N.d Waite Lichtensteing Pharmacy Hacy T. Orr Mary Orr Lichtensteins Phar Citizens Garage N. Mechanic St the Citizens Garage
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