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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1915
Page
7
A catalog-style ad lists numerous slippers and shoes with varied prices and styles for men women and children. Items include felt house slippers, fur trimmed and ribbon trimmed options, Indian moccasins, kid slippers, and button shoes in multiple sizes and colors with prices from under a dollar to about two dollars.
A local listing advertises girls' Button Shoes in tan color priced at 2.00 with sizes up to 11 and a sale noted as 1.69 per pair in some offers. Additional references include 1.98 and Dolby branding in the brief ad.
The Potomac Club defeated the Moose Club 4 to 1 in an ice hockey match on the Potomac River yesterday afternoon. Captain George Henderson and Pete Smith each scored twice, with J P Roman adding a point to prevent a shutout. Referee P J Cowden. A rematch is planned soon.
The Meyersdale Pennsy Y M C A regulars travel to the Central Y M C A gym for a championship level game Saturday night. They recently defeated Juniata College and will introduce several lineup changes as they face an out of town quintet for the fourth time this season.
Unusual club competition for the national open golf tournament dominates the outlook as Fox Hillis, Baltusrol, Garden City, and Wilmington vie for hosting rights. Western clubs favor Long Island as the Open returns to New York area. Chicago delegation may seal the decision. Also hockey rules tighten up checking and Robert D. Wrenn may lead the national lawn tennis association again.
Napoleon Lajoie, 13 year veteran second baseman and former Cleveland manager, was released by President Charles W. Somers to the Philadelphia Americans. Connie Mack negotiated the transfer in person. no other players are involved. Lajoie’s salary is $9,000 annually and Mack plans to use him at second base after Eddie Collins was sold to the Chicago Americans.
The Maryland Theater hosts Uncle Tom's Cabin in five parts tonight with a symphony orchestra. Also featured are A Pair of Sixes and Billy the Kid with Berkeley Haswell, plus Annette Kellermann Neptune's Daughter in a lavish film drama.
Lonaconing January game crowned Coney five as state champions by defeating the Fifth Regiment Armory team of Baltimore 39 to 28 before over a thousand fans. McKenty scored 17 from fouls. Ulrich led the defense with 7 points. Clark contributed a strong floor game with 5 baskets as Coney parried a late Soldier rally. Baltimore to face Savage Athletic Club of Mt Savage next.
Mrs. Lillian Jordan and family joined a New Year reception hosted by Mrs. Frye and Miss Frye. Mrs. Cline and daughter Della visit relatives in Wilmington. The Richardson and Pifer households welcomed travelers back from Stephens City and Meyersdale. Roy Trenton, Jeretha Liller, Melvin Rees, and Alleda Snyder are listed as returning from various trips and resuming duties or visits.
A local contest at O'hlara's Pool and Shooting aflor 34 N Mechanic Street offers a turkey each Saturday night and candy daily for the highest score. Dec 14 event advertised.
President Wilson plans to nominate seven Maryland federal offices this week with names including Samuel K. Dennis United States Attorney and W W Stockham United States Marshal. The list awaits Senate action and reflects support from key Maryland figures including J Fred C Talbot and Senator Lee.
Davis West Virginia January six announces a re organization of its basketball squad. New lineup includes Penrod Carter Raese Dietrick Nordix and Tanner as the team aims to reverse a disappointing season pace and improve on court.
Valuable house and lot of ground on North Mechanic street Cumberland Maryland to be sold under a mortgage sale deed dated 1912. Bertha Ne Martz assigned a power of sale after default on payment terms. Mortgagee asignee will proceed with sale under deed, Liber J. W. Y records of Allegany County Maryland.
Public auction to the highest bidder offers the lot on the West side of North Mechanic street Cumberland Allegany County Maryland. The description starts at North Mechanic street three feet north of the Penrod to Martz deed line dated August 24 1905 and proceeds along the street to a fence then turns with the fence a specified angle.
Adillious Cooper a 54 year old engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Third division died yesterday in Cumberland Graffton route. He left a widow two daughters Trix and Cleo Cooper and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The Week of Prayer in local churches began Monday night at the Davis Street M E church under Rev. M H Baughman. Union services will alternate among churches as plans proceed.
The K O G team leaves this afternoon for Oakland to face Oakland College in a basketball game. They have not won a game this season and are considered the strongest team in Oakland.
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