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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1916

Page

8

Somerset Board Seeks Trolley Barn Site On Line Plans

Johnstown-Somerset trolley president Varif t outlined a line from Johnstown to Jerome by June 1 and to Somerset by fall with a later Rockwood extension. Somerset offered two acres for barns and offices and bonds purchase by locals. West MD doubles track work expands to Edgemont. WV mine inspector appointed in Thomas.

Somerset J. A. Varift Johnstown-Somersets Trolley Company Board of Trade Johnstown Jerome Bo$well Rockwood

War Christmas in trenches brings comfort and gifts

Italy's front lines enjoy a warmer Christmas in steam heated trenches as soldiers receive chocolates, sweets, and gifts. Amid fears of poisoned supplies, Parliament relaxed bans on privately sent candy while postal clerks faced a flood of parcels and tobacco.

United Presse Rome Italy France Col di Lant

Wants Lamar Appeal Closed

The solicitor general will move to dismiss the appeal of David Lamar convicted December 8 1914 of impersonating a federal officer as Rep A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania and sentenced to two years in Atlanta penitentiary. Lamar is tied to eight indicted men in a conspiracy to foment strikes to block Allied war-supply exports.

Supreme Court David Lamar Palmer Pennsylvania

Gaining Fast for Western Maryland Railway Profits

The Western Maryland Railway shows strong gains after President Carl R. Gray took charge. For December the weekly gross rose to 324,741 from 198,780 in 1914, and full month gross to 905,715, up 264,875. Six months total reached 5,358,804, up 27.57 percent. Annualized first half earnings suggest about 10.7 million for the year, with a projected full-year near 3.675 million net available for fixed charges. The company previously posted deficits of 907,900 in 1915 and 2,715,000 in 1914.

Western Maryland Railway Carl R. Gray Gray Western Maryland

Moonshiner Mrs Sara Reed Nabbed Near Grantsville

United States marshals arrested Mrs. Sara Reed in Calhoun county near Grantsville for moonshining. A still and corn juice were seized. Reed, long active on Tug River near the Kentucky border, was brought to Parkersburg and held to the grand jury. Wiley Marks was captured with her.

Parkersburg W. Va Sara Reed Calhoun County Grantsville United States Tug River Kentucky

Gambling machines begin open play in Canada

Gambling machines shipped from Chicago and set up on street corners across Quebec start unopposed open betting on six events under government charter. Also notes Johnny Griffiths vs Bryan Downey boxing in Columbus and a criminology exhibit touring New York state prisons with dates to Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and Albany.

Montreal Chicago Canada New York New York State Russell Sage Foundation Sing Sing Auburn Great Meadow Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany Frison Reform Committee

Idaho Harvester rejects war munitions contracts

At Moscow stockholders meeting the Idaho National Harvester Company refused contracts to produce war munitions. The plant, the world's largest combine harvester maker, was not to be converted to turn out shrapnel torpedo caps or other war accessories. The firm is Idaho built led by Senator Jerome J. Day and financing from Idaho interests.

United Press Moscow Idaho Idaho National Harvester Company Idaho National Ijarvester Company Jerome J. Day Coeur D'Alene Northport Wash Pittsburgh Daho

Mortgagee’s Sale of Becker Property in Cumberland Maryland

Public auction will be held Friday January 21 1918 at 10 AM at the Second National Bank Cumberland Maryland. Property includes Lot 1 Gephart’s Addition with front 140 feet on Valley Street valued for residence and commercial building sites. Sold by Turner G Carl assignee of mortgages under two deeds dated 1898 and 1904. Cash terms.

Peter J. Becker Allegany County Maryland Liberty Street Second National Bank Cumberland Gephart Highland Street Little Valley Road Satd Corner German Street Highland Strethen Susan J Worris Valley Street Highland Valley Highland Streets German Streets

Trustee's sale of McCoole land in Allegany County Maryland

Samuel R. Barr trustee offers at public sale the Victor Mercy and Elizabeth Mercy mortgage property in McCoole Allegany County Maryland at the Cumberland corner of Baltimore and Centre streets on January 18 1916 at 10am. The nine and one half acre tract along the Potomac River borders the Western Maryland railroad with detailed bounds. Terms: one third cash three cash installments over 12 months with interest and notes secured by purchaser.

Victor Mercy Elizabeth Merey Real Estate and Improvement Company Baltimore City Baltimore and Centre Streets Cumberland Allegany County Maryland McCoole Potomac River Western Maryland Railroad George W. Parsons J. C. Lyon Harvey L. Smith Harvey B. Smith Elizabeth Ann Smith Samuel R. Barr

Executor's Notice for Ella Grady Estate Maryland

The subscriber has letters testamentary from Allegany County Orphans Court for Ella Grady late of Allegany County Maryland deceased. Creditors must exhibit their claims with vouchers by June 28, 1916 or be barred from benefits. Debtors should make immediate payment. Peter E. Wright, Executor. December 28, 1915.

Orphans’ Court Allegany County Maryland Ella Grady Peter E. Wright Anna M. Eschenbacher Michael P. Gannon Paul P. Gannon

Administrator's Notice for Bertha Martz Estate in Maryland

Maryland probate notice announces letters of administration for Bertha Martz of Allegany County. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by June 28, 1916, or be barred from estate benefits. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Issued December 28, 1951 by Karl Helmstetter City Administrator.

Estate of Amanda Cusborn Notice Inheritance

Estate of Amanda Cusborn, late of Am, authenticated to the subscriber on or before the 2nd day of June, 1916. They may otherwise be required to make immediate payment. December 1915. F Brooke Whiting.

Executor's Notice for Anna M Eschenbacher Estate

The estate of Anna M Eschenbacher of Allegany County Maryland warns all creditors to present their claims with vouchers by June 21 1916 or be barred from benefits. Executed by John Eschenbacher on December 21 1915 in the city.

Administrators Notice for J R Portmess Estate

From the Orphans Court of Allegany County Maryland letters of administration were issued for J R Portmess estate. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by July 4 1916 or be barred from assets. Debtors asked to pay promptly. Dated January 4 1916. Bertie Portmess and R Chester Portmess Administrators.

Public Notice in Porter Divorce Suit in Allegany County

ORDER OF PUBLICATION in Bertie Porter versus Grant Porter No 7628 Equity. Circuit Court for Allegany County Maryland. The suit seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimonii, custody of four minors, and names New Mexico as the defendant’s residence. Publication ordered in Cumberland newspaper weekly for four weeks ending Jan 25 1916 with appearance by Feb 10 1916 to show cause. True copy certified by Clerk.

Bertie Porter Grant Porter Circuit Court Allegany County Maryland Eckhart New Mexico Circuit Court For Cumberland Lloyd IL Shafeer Lloyd L, Shaffer

Administrator's Notice for Estate of Michael P. Gannon

The estate of Michael P. Gannon requires all to exhibit claims and debts by July 7, 1916. Those indebted must pay immediately. Paul P. Gannon is the Administrator issuing the notice.

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