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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1915

Page

3

Joint Installation of B of L E and Auxiliary at Eagles Hall

The Magic's Hall hosted a joint installation of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division No. 640 leader C. L. Brets and Ladies Auxiliary to Hy No. 388 with many attendees. Officers for both groups were installed, and a banquet followed with speeches and dancing.

B. OF L. E Eagles’ Hall C. L. Brets Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Howard R F. G. Baker Mary Pduiel Pisher Baltimore Whic Naa Ttre C. If. Deen Kipa Meshack Browling

Eastern sleigh collision injures several near lime kiln

A group of 15 riding in an eastern sleigh collided with Conrad C. L. Miller’s sleigh on Valley road around 8:30 pm. Leota Himmler, a stenographer, was knocked unconscious with facial and neck cuts. Mrs. Weisenmiller and others suffered injuries as the horse bolted and the sleigh split. Miller escaped with a minor cut lip. The incident occurred near the lime kiln.

Conrad 4 L. Miller Joseph Bates Leota Himmler Leopolda Himmler North Mechanic Street Weisenmiller Miller Lime

Murder of Mrs Burner and children shocks Luray

In Luray Virginia a widow Mrs Charles Burner and her three young children were found murdered at their mountain home. William Nichols the killer died by suicide at a neighboring farmhouse after authorities say he killed the family when Mrs Burner refused to elope.

Luray Charles Burner Nichols Price

Cupid Touched Their Hearts At A Cumberland Wedding

The woman, Vera King of Hillsboro Canada, and Claude O. Dawson Jr., son of a noted brick mason, wed in Cumberland after Clarksburg plans stalled because the bride elect was not US resident. They returned for a reception at the groom’s parents’ home.

United States Clarksburg W. Va Vera King Will King Hillsboror Can Claude O. Dawson, Jr Cumberland

Cooper’s barber shop moves to 106 North Centre Street

Cooper’s barber shop relocates from 35 North Centre Street to 106 North Centre Street. The vacated room will be remodeled and used by C F Keyser the tailor. Siefers Bros will move their wholesale liquor business from North Mechanic Street to the store room vacated by Keyser.

Cooper's North Centre North Centre Street C. F. Keyser Siefers Bros North Mechanic Street

Boy Drowned Near Blue Bridge to Be Buried Wednesday

Herbert Fisher a sixteen year old colored boy drowned in the Potomac River near the Blue Bridge while skating. His funeral will be at 2:30 PM Wednesday at McKendree M E Church on North Centre Street with burial in Sumner Cemetery. He was a son of Douglas Fisher of Bedford Street. The body was recovered shortly after the accident and hundreds witnessed the drowning.

Herbert Fisher Potomac River Blue Bridge McKendree M. E. Church North Centre Street Sumner Cemetery Fishery Fisher

Seito in Court Between Attorneys

A courtroom exchange arose when attorney Tasker G. Lowndes for the plaintiff and David A. Robb with J. Philip Roman for the defendant faced a motion for judgment over missing pleas. Robb opposed, stating negotiations were ongoing and the action came as a surprise, leading him to withdraw his appearance in libel suits against the Cumberland Daily News.

David A. Robb Tasker G. Lowndes Mr. Lowndes Mr. Robb J. Philip Roman Robb Lowndes Cumberland Daily News

Furniture Tax Exemption Law Now In Effect

A statewide law exempting furniture and household effects valued at 500 from taxation becomes operative January 1, 1915. The act replaces an old Baltimore city and county measure and targets small householders. Expensive furnishings and artwork remain taxable.

Baltimore City Baltimore County

County Medicos to Hold Banquet

Allegany County Medical Society will meet next Wednesday with papers by Dr. S A Boucher of Barton and Dr A Leo Franklin of this city. After the meeting a banquet will be held at the Windsor hotel with a stringed orchestra and local vocal selections.

Allegany County Medical Society S. A. Boucher Barton A. Leo Franklin Windsor Hotel

Editor Julian K Schaffer Returns to Baltimore

Julian K Schaffer, former editor of the Evening Times, has returned to his home in Baltimore, following Mrs Schaffer who moved there earlier. Mrs Caroline Matt, age 77, remains in poor condition after fracturing her hip from a fall on an icy sidewalk. A special Council meeting is set for Wednesday at nine to open bids on Cumberland paying bonds and resolve their disposition.

Mr. Clare Baltimore and Ohio Pailroad Company Mount Chire Baltimore Mount Clare Baltimore and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Julian K Schaffer Evening Times Schaffer Caroline Matt North Mechanic Street Matt Cumberland

Mortgagee's Sale of Broadway Addtion Lot in Cumberland

Public sale to highest bidder on January 7, 1915 at 10:00 a.m. on South Center Street Cumberland Allegany County Maryland. The property is Lot seven in Broadway Addition bounded by Broadway Street Verbena Alley and Woodside Avenue with chain of title from 1873 and described as a parcel on the southerly side of Broadway Street in Cumberland.

South Center Street Third National Bank Broadway Street City of Cumberland Broadway Primrose Alley Charles C. Shriver Fred Ginneman Allegany County Verbena Alley Woodside Avenue Broadsway Street Roadway Street And Maryland M&m Br Badway Street City of Cumberland Versena Alley

Land parcels in Broadway Addition Cumberland MD

Description references subdivision of land from O Neal to C C Shriver in Allegany County land records. Property known as Lots Nos 8 and 1 in Broadway Addition to the City of Cumberland Maryland. Vrop-

Mr. O'Neal C. C. Shriver Allegany County Broadway Cumberland Maryland

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