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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1916

Page

5

South Cumberland Hosts Wedding News and Local Notes

Miss FredalLrene Coffman of Woodstock Virginia wed Harry H. Bauser man on December 29 1915 at the bride’s home in Woodstock Rev Wiliam Harpine officiated The couple honeymoon in South Cumberland with the bride’s uncle David Coffman They plan to return to Woodstock Saturday A reception will follow travel through local notices report on crimes youth mischief curfew debates and a campaign for 1000 new B and O Y M C A members starting January 21 plus various personals and travel notices of residents

Woodstock Wiliam Harpine The Brethren Church David Coffman Laing Avenue Lawrence Leach George Green Chestnut Street Henry Erich Pennsylvania Avenue South Cumberland

Embargo on grain shipments hits Baltimore port facilities

Western Maryland Railway places an embargo on all grain shipments to Baltimore stations including Port Covington to ease congestion. Elevators hold 1,818,691 bushels while export activity continues with 910,384 bushels sent out yesterday. An upstream embargo by the Pennsylvanian routes also tightens grain traffic and harbor loading.

Baltimore Western Maryland Railway Company Port Covington Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce Covington Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Pennsy

Ridgeley Election In Progress With Dual Party Tickets

The Ridgeley West Virginia municipal election is underway with two tickets. Socialists run for mayor J M Shephard and recorder C P Blaker with council candidates B W O Rourke J M Miller J Chase S E Dixon. Citizens run for mayor J F Vandergri f t recorder G F Harrison and council candidates Edward Coffman George Spangler William McFarland Harry Valentine and Howard Kight.

Ridgeley W. Va J. M. Shepherd C. P. Blaker B. W. O’rourke J. M. Miller J. 7. Chase S. E. Dixon J. F. Vandergrift G. F. Harrison Edward Coffman George Spangler William McFarland Harry Valentine Howard Kight

Death by own action questioned in Younken case

Isaac M. Younken, a Western Maryland Railway brakeman, was buried at Millstone Washington county after speculation he died by his own hand. Golodie toxiers, a fiancée, says she is engaged with a wedding planned January 22. Flowers doubts suicide, suggesting accidental gas asphyxiation after long shifts.

Hagerstown Isaac M. Younken Western Maryland Railway Millstone Washington County Goldie Toxiers Younker Miss Flowers

Baltimore Street Relighting and Repaving Costs Discussed

Baltimore street advisory pav ing board and city council met at City Hall to review costs for relighting and repaving Baltimore street. Board members objected to charging portions of the work to the wrong departments, but the issues were quickly resolved.

Baltimore Street Advisory Board City Council Baltimore Street

W. C. T. U. Meeting At Central Y M C A

The W. C. T. U. will meet at the Central Y M C A tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

Leap Year Dance at Potomac Club Delights Attendees

The Potomac Club held its leap-year dance with ladies guiding the evening, providing flowers, taxis, and escorts. Attendees included Mrs Capper with Bill Bunter and many others in colorful gowns. Arch Somerville and Lee Lawler attended unescorted but chaperoned. Rumors suggest upcoming announcements from some young gentlemen’s parents.

Potomac Club Daisy Capper Bill Paul Hitchins Paul” Hitchins Arch” Somerville

Notes of Interest From Central Y

Rehearsal by a newly organized orchestra at the Central Y M C A features top local musicians with plans for winter events and a spring concert. Fellowship supper follows at 6 30 open men’s Bible class, and Business Boys’ Club reorganizes for the New Year. High School team practices for game with Piedmont tomorrow. Rosebuds travel to Lonaconing. volley ball league forms with three teams. K O G basketball team to practice at 6 this evening.

Central Y. M. C. A Clarence A. Spitznas Robert Kaplan Carl Schmutz W. Milner Roberts Norval Dilley Elwood Schaffer Carl Zimmerla Henry Schaidt Robert E. Colomy James C. Powell Ralph Leonardo John Marean William Marean C. H. Echard Frank Storm Hugh Mirkwood Clarence Rideler George McCracken Gerard Everstine John I. Vandegrift John Felton Fay Hall Association Business Boys Gould Piedmont High School Upper Potomac Rosebuds Lonaconing Fats Skyles Colton Capper Shaw VanSant Leans Craig Snyder Kuhnert Reubenkoning Shorts Deming Berlin Gunther Reynolds Lewis

Allegany Law Makers Head to Annapolis for Assembly

State Senator Fred N Zihlman and delegates elect Conrad J Herpich Arthur F Smith Thomas G Fisher and Samuel Brown depart Allegany for Annapolis this morning. Delegate-elect James Campbell and J J Greene left earlier. Republican caucus tonight may elect Zihlman as floor leader with Prince Georges Metzerott favored for House leadership as the Legislature convenes at noon tomorrow.

Fred N. Zihlman Conrad J. Herpich Arthur F. Smith Thomas G. Fisher Samuel Brown Annapolis Zihlman James Campbell J. Greene Allegany County House Metzerott Prince George's

Local residents dispersed on travels and health notices

Numerous Cumberland and surrounding area residents are noted traveling to cities such as Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York and Baltimore for visits studies or medical matters. Several individuals recover from illnesses return home or attend events while others report illnesses or hospital stays.

Obituaries of Meyers Ohr Rice Hilleary and Gray

Several local obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Mary Virginia Meyers 77 at her brother Alfred Wingert’s home. Mrs. Sarah Katherine Ohr 76 at her son in law William Shultz’s home. Mrs. Katherine Lydia Rice 60 at her Glenn Street home. Ernest Hilleary 28 in Gorman West Virginia. Albert Gray 18 at his parents North Center Street. Mrs. George F. McDonald in Chicago. Henry Ruby 91 in Corigansville Maryland. Funeral arrangements and burial places are listed for each, with family survivors named where available.

Edna Rosie Wright Peter E. Wright Mt. St. Joseph's College Emmitsburg Eleanor Stewart Benjamin Hartig Washington J. Henry Holzshu North Center Street Marie Holzashu Bristol School A. L. Rice W. W. Hanly Baltimore Frank Little Harry Little St. Charles College Charles York J. M. York Bedford Street M. P Randolph Macon College DeSales Glick Brooklyn N. Y Joseph A. Miller North Mechanic Street D. H. Cook Meyersdale J. M. Weaver Rockwood James Wilson Midland Charles Little Scott Little Martinsburg Katherine Vermilyea Lillie Hedgesville Cumberland Elsie Dreyer C. S. Friend Margaret Prudence Elkins Piedmont Mary Virginia Meyers George Meyers Alfred Wingert North Centre Street James John Winegrt Pittsburgh Joseph Daweon Centre Street M. E. Church Rose Hill Cemetery Sarah Katherine Ohr William Shultz Highland Street William D. Ohr Mary Shultz SS. Peter Paul's Church Malachi Rice Katherine Lydia Rice Glenn Street M. L. Enders Austin A. Wilson J. N. M. Brandler Ralph Willard William J. Harrison Thomas B. Lashley George A. Seibert Ernest Hilleary Charles E. Hilleary Gorman W. Va Albert Gray Peter C Mollie Gray Young Gray Kenny Tea and Coffee Montrose West Virginia George F. McDonald Thomas B. Kean Green Peter L. Ward Beall Street Chicago Ill Kean Ward McDonald Baltimore and Ohio Henry Ruby Oliver McCoy Corrigansaville Mfrs Luther Robinette N. Z. Robinette Utah Ezekiel M. C. McCoy Asbury McCoy Flintstone Frank Davis Neri Belle Norris Henry Levi Marion Ruby Corrigansville Levi Ruby Pratt Chaneysville

Court Dockets Two Cases In Local Terms

Nathan Kronnan sues A Jacopi over $111 lemon shipment with bad fruit deducted to $75 payment dispute. Case held sub curia with Kronnan represented by Cochran and Jacopi by McHugh. A second suit by William F Roach against the Mutual Aid Society seeks $12 for on the job injuries. the society deducted $6 for a by law fine, leaving $6 which Roach refused. Verdict awards Roach $6.

Nathan Kronnan New York City A. Jacopi Jacopi J. Milton Patterson Kronnan Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Street Patterson Frostburg Mutual Aid Society Consolidation Coal Company Chambers Roach Charles G. Watson Williams A. Gunter

Bond S她tella Johnson Flees Before Grand Jury in Robbery Case

Stella Johnson, a colored woman charged with robbing an Italian in Shantytown, skipped a $300 bond and fled to Baltimore. Bondsman Peter Taylor must produce her before adjournment or pay the sum. Taylor also bonded three other women on $300 charges for running disorderly houses and had them jailed after she vanished.

Stella Johnson Peter Taylor Stella Johnson Taylor Baltimore Mary 8 Clair Nora Myers Lula Brown

Six Months for Cutting Case in Maryland Court

Fred Smith colored was arrested Saturday by Officer Betz and charged with cutting Harry Bird colored. He was sentenced to six months in the Maryland House of Correction yesterday afternoon by Justice Heck.

Fred Smith Betz Harry Bird Maryland House of Correction Justice Heck

Little Miss Maxson Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home

Little Miss Wilda Maxson daughter of Mr and Mrs N G Maxson hosted a party on a yesterday afternoon for her seventh birthday. Guests included Eleanor Deetz Anna Lee Getzendanner Henrietta Robinette Alice Smith Mildred Wolford Mary Wolford Catherine Lozier Evelyn Lozier John Wolford Myron Simpson Thomas Shryer Bud Cole Daniel Hendrickson and William Robinette. She received numerous fine presents.

Wilda Maxson N. G. Maxson Waverly Terrace Eleanor Deetz Anna Lee Getzendanner Henrietta Robinette Alice Smith Mildred Wolford Mary Wolford Catherine Lozier Evelyn Lozier John Wolford Myron Simpson Thomas Shryer Bud” Cole Daniel Hendrickson William Robinette Miss Maxson

Marriage Announcements Across Two Cities

Fragmented notice lists marriages including Shaffer and Columbus, Sept and Oct 1915 dates, Cincinnati and Parkersburg ties, along with incomplete addresses and names. Mentions missing details about Robbery case and grand jury proceedings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nix Astorbilt Trikie Pinky Gusby Miss Trixie Poetry Bureau OF the Cumberland Press Grand Avenue Bauserman—Coffman FredalLrene Coffman Charles Coffman Woodstock, Va Harry H. Bauser Coughenour Arthur H. Coughenour Madley Bertha May Evans Hyndman New Yerk A. J. Herman Reformed Church B. VY. Graham M. H. Cahill J. H. Yohe Ambrose Wrick Virginia Avenue Stetzel Wrick Brown Fairmont Trown Ohr Lodge No. 131 A. F A. M John F. Williams Louise Harrison H. Harrison Howard County H. Wilson Howard Fisher Johnstown R. H. Mathews Fourth Street Keyser J. T. Harmison Berkeley Springs Lawrence Spicer Mary McDonald Williamsport Morgantown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Point Marion Piancee I. M. Younker Central Allegany Law Makers Senate Walton Schaeffer Shirley Jane William Baxley Dingle Frank €. Schauwecker Philadelphia Charles Willison J. Frank Eyman W. N. Eyler J. Emory Perrin New York C. Frank Jones Walbrook Baltitimore Mrs. H. 8. Jones North Lee Street Frances Rossworm Vitus Rossworm Bellevue Hospital Miss Rossworm George E. Jordan Orphans’ Court Katie Volk Frederick Hood College Prof Hewett Reynolds South Carolina Mary Meyers Sarah Ohr Albert Sniffen J. W. Sniffen Edith Alee William T. Alee Marietta Ohio Pete” Taylor Wm. H Red Rene Shaffer Columbus North Centre Wagner Cincinnati Harry Warner Parkeslvan Myrtle Parkersburg Las Patioyrns Nicol Nicolette Tment M. D. Sprigg N. Liberty St Stoy the Central Advanta Accurag Meth Safet Priui Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy Spirella Corseta Miss Heffron Walsh Loretta Blaus South Allegany St
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