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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1915

Page

6

British Vessels Ordered to Leave Brazilian Ports

Jan 11 reports from Rio de Janeiro say British ships have been ordered to stay out of Brazilian harbors amid rumors of a German squadron operating along the coast. Word suggests the Karlsruhe and convoys were reinforced by new German warships that evaded the British fleet in the North Sea. No confirmation yet on the sinking of the Von der Tann by the Invincible off Pernambuco.

Janeiro Karlsruhe North Sea Invinciible von der Tann Pernamucce

Night of Billy the Kid Show Tonight at 8:15

A Night of with Billy the Kid airs tonight at 8:15 featuring acts priced at 15 25 35 and 50 cents. The performance promises frontier style entertainment with live appearances by the famed figure.

Billy

Philadelphia to Sell City Bonds Over the Counter

Philadelphia plans to offer 7 5 million dollars in city bonds over the counter to support the new 11 3 million loan. The 80 year bonds bear 4 percent interest, offered at par with portions of the 1913 1914 issues allocated. No sale date yet but advertising will begin as finances and debt status are clarified.

Philadelphia Tomake

Three Fold Problem Bother Big Miners

Denver Jan 11 mine taxation cements to prospectors and fed aid in the solution of the low grade ore problem will be considered by the convention of the Colorado State Miners Association to be here today. About two hundred delegates from 30 counties attend.

Denver Colorado Etal Minine Association

JC P Brings Suit For Empress of Ireland

Montreal January 11 The trial of the Pacific Railroad defendants over the sinking of the Empress of Ireland last May began here today with JC P bringing a suit seeking liability for the disaster and damages.

JC. P Ireland Montreal Dian Pacific Railroad Storstad

Free Check Collection Plan by Federal Reserve Board

A special committee of five Federal Reserve governors led by James B. McDougal discusses a plan for the free collection of checks in New York. The proposal is to be presented to the entire board in Washington on January 22.

Reserve Bank New York James B. McDougal Chicago Reserve Bank Gaviors Washingtoon

Saloon License Applications Filed in Allegany County

Notices posted at the Eagle Hotel Cumberland announce applications to sell fermented liquors in Allegany County. Residents may file remonstrances within 20 days after January 7 1915 to object to the licenses for J Semmes Deveemon at 53 North Bank Street Cumberland Maryland.

Maryland Allegany P. Cheeseman Eagle Hotel North Bank Street Cumberland Ress Cumberland, Md Ses J. Semmes Deveemon D L. Shafer

New double barreled gun aims to cut aircraft threats

New York January 11 A two barrel field piece patent in Washington by Julius Wodiska claims a breech loading system with twin diverging barrels and a chain linked projectile design. The weapon fires hollow shells containing fifty feet of chain that un reels to entangle and damage aircraft structures once the shells burst.

New York Washington Julius Wodiska

Frederick District Missionary Meeting in Cumberland

The Frederick district Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Baltimore conference meets at Center Street Church Cumberland on Friday January 15. Presiding is Mrs E H Zeigler with an afternoon program including greetings, minutes, treasury, district reports, and talks on Our District and Our Children followed by a Jubilee Campaign update and an evening address on Mission and Prayer by Mrs Don S Colt.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Frederick District Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Center Street Church Cumberland E. H. Zeigler Hagerstown H. Zeigler Joseph Dawson D.D Sut Johnson Our District Treasury C. W. Baldwin Rachel Stevenson W. E. Beall J. A. Donald Don S. Colt Solo C. Guy Brengle R. A. Compton Center Street

Sunday Tragedy in Hagerstown Ends in Shooting

Clifford Leggett, 29, was shot fatally in his kitchen after a party at his Hagerstown home. His wife Minnie Leggett was arrested after claiming she thought she fired the revolver while under the influence. Floyd Sackman, said to have handed the gun, is also in custody. The coroner’s jury will render a verdict tonight.

Clifford Leggett Hagerstown Minnie Leggett Floyd Sackman Leggett Zachariah Leggett

German Air Attack Dunkskirk Second Time In Push

Paris reports hostile aeroplanes bombarded Dunkirk this afternoon damaging several buildings and killing five civilians with additional wounded. A French aviator chased a German plane over Amiens, forcing it down and killing the pilot while seriously wounding an official observer when the craft crashed.

Paris Dunkirk Amiens

Duos Named From Various States Linked in Record

A compilation lists numerous婚 pairs from Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia including Thomas Eggeson and Mrydle Whiteman in Johnstown. Hans Hagburg and Hilda Johnson in McKeesport. Roy Homer Robinson and Minnie Louise McGuréer in Cumberland. Antonio Forcelli and Guisepa Antonelli in Orleans Cross Roads West Virginia. Clair Brown and Lillian Mary Young in Altoona. John Albert Nail and Rachel Compton in Little Orleans. Frank Kurzynski and Jadwila Przybyla in Hoover. William Warren Beveredge and Lillie Gwynn in Barton. John Adam Siebert in North Branch and Laura Josephine Sterling in Baltimore.

Hans Hagburg Hilda Johnson McKeesport Roy Homer Robinson Minnie Louise McGuréer Cumberland Antonio Forcelli Guisepa Antonelli Orleans Cross Roads W. Va Clair Brown Lillian Mary Young Altoona John Albert Nail Rachel Compton Little Orleans Frank Kurzynski Jadwila Przy‘byla Hoover William Warren Beveredge Lillie Gwynn Barton John Adam Siebert North Branch Laura Josephine Sterling Baltimore, Md

Property Transfers On Walnut Green Patterson Avenues

A series of land transfers listed with grantors and grantees including Florence F. Martz to William E. Pullard on Walnut street for 150 dollars and Harry A. Manley with wife to Frank Winn on Green street for 10 dollars. Austin A. Wilson to Harry Manley on Green street for 1 dollar. D J Blackiston and Richard Bell to Sarah Buchanan on Patterson avenue for 1 dollar.

Florence F. Martz William E. Pullard Walnut Street Harry A. Manley Frank Winn Green Street Austin A. Wilson Harry Manley D. J. Blackiston Richard Bell Sarah Buchanan Patterson Avenue

Real estate for sale on Mary land avenue

Seven room modern home with gas bath street car and paved street. Located on Mary land avenue. Price this week 1998.98. Contact Boyd A. Reinhart at phone 1180.

Maryland Avenue

Office rooms for lease in Walsh Building Baltimore

Several prime office rooms in the Walsh Building on Baltimore Street are now vacant. Janitor and elevator service plus water and electric light are included in the lease with rents described as very reasonable. Apply Room 7 Fourth Floor Walsh Building.

Walsh Baltimore Street

Double brick six-room dwelling in good location

Real estate ad promoting a double brick dwelling with six rooms on each side, modern conveniences, and a favorable location. Encourages buying with a friend to own a home. Terms easy, D. P. Miller & Co.

D. P. Miller & Co

Time Table Notice From November 80 1918 Schedule

The timetable lists train times and station names including Piedmont and Frostburg. It notes trains depart Piedmont at 1.50 p m for Frostburg and return from Frostburg at 2.00 p m arriving Piedmont at 3.00 p m. Sundays are busy.

Jane Piedmont Frostburg

Special Railway Schedule Notes for Cumberland and Frostburg

Train times from Cumberland to Frostburg and West Towns listed with departing and returning periods. Regular half hour cars operate between Cumberland and Frostburg with extra services for theatre patrons and special occasions, including connections at Frostburg to Lonaconing.

Port Alleck Valley Sternport Cumberland West Georges Cumberland Frostburg Lonaconing

Family Overcome by Carbon Monoxide in Bed­ford Street Home

A broken windowpane and a defective water heater produced carbon monoxide that left Harry Wintraup and two grown daughters unconscious yesterday afternoon at 203 Bedford Street. Mrs Wintraup called for help. neighbors from the flat above opened windows and a physician was called. The youngest daughter revived about a half hour later.

Harry Wintraup Bedford Street

Blake Arranging Big Trades Program

Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce Philip Warren Blake calls a merchant meeting for Thursday Hall to discuss a six days trades days series. The plan envisions participation by most city businesses with dates to be fixed at the meeting. The spring opening season will include several Spring Trades Days.

Chamber of Commerce Philip Warren Blake Thurs- Hall Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Blake

Simple Inauguration Marks Willis Victory in Ohio

Governor-elect Frank B. Willis of Ada Ohio held a frill free inauguration in Columbus with a noon oath and public address on the state house steps. An inaugural parade and a rotunda reception followed as agendas kept simple and costs pegged at about 300 dollars, far below the Cox era.

Columbus Frank B. Willis Ada Ohio Columbus Society Willis John Jones Atlas County State House Gov. Cox

Piedmont overwhelmed as Keyser wins 72 to 19

Keyser defeated Piedmont in a one sided game 72 to 19 Saturday night. Keyser’s Baughman led scorers with 20 field goals and four goals from five free throws, while Davis Greenwade and Stafford contributed additional points as Piedmont struggled to mount an offense.

Keyser Piedmont Lashhorn Greenwade Goshorm Davis Croc Cane Ois Ie Baughman Graham Stafford Hannon Lyning Shaffer Sharpless Stafford Baughman Davis Gocke Graham Hannon W. Va W Va Keyser Collegians W. Va. Preps Keyser ScholaStics Hammock Stafford Roberts Pare Greenwade Ewe Fazenbaker Too

Welsh Girl Evangelist Opens 10 Day Meetings

Miss Margaret Bevan a Welsh evangelist began a 10 day series at the First Baptist Church. She preached forcefully to an audience that packed the auditorium.

Margaret Bevan First Baptist Church

Silent Five at Mt. Savage In Evening Meet

The Pittsburg Silent Five quintet meets Mt. Savage tonight at 8 30 at the S A C Hall for a musical program.

Silent Five Mt. Savage Pittsburg S. A. C.hall

Tligh class traveling attractions at Keith's vaudeville

A compact update notes Keith's vaudeville travels with a promise of a good show daily featuring light entertainment and moving pictures.

Keith

Rembrandt Studio Located at 100 Baltimore Next to Powell's

The Rembrandt Studio operates from phone 1152F at 100 Baltimore Avenue, placed beside Powell's Jewelry Store assisting customers with portraits and framing in a busy downtown shopping area.

Rembrandt Baltimore Powell's Jewelry Store

Business office move notice from Walsh Building to I C S Room 30

The International Correspondence Schools announces relocation of its offices from the Walsh Building to Room 30 in the Third National Bank Building under local manager John E. Lansdale.

Walsh Third National Bank International Correspondence Schools John E. Lansdale

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Meek Kip Sudley Missionary Meeting Gryman Thomas Eggeson Johnstown Mrydle Whiteman Brionsville, Pa San Diego Exposition Aubrey Davidson William G. McAdoo Lyman J. Gage San Diego California G. Aubrey Davidson United States Treasury Woodrow Wilson Cumberland Press The Jover Miller Windsor Hotel North Centre Street F. F. Lookenott Por Boyd A. Reinhart Miller’s Mechanic Street Jily Miller's Vor Cale Windsor City Taxicab Co Goodition Apply Press Office Pennsylvania Hotel N. Mechanic St Lee Keyser China Lorepta Blaus Sacred Heart Academy Louisville, Ky Baltimore St Western Maryland Railway Gettye Han West Mda Express Hancock Waynesboro Chambersburg Westminster Prestdale Meyers and West Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad J. T. Robertson Glenn Street Room House Bath South Mechanics Street Cumberland Sash & Door Co Elm Street Ss. T. Dixon Davidson Street George D. Landwehr Bath Spring Street W. C. White Nat. Bank Bldg W. Carl Richards Laws McCleave Building Peoples Loan CO Third Nations Bank Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Co Buckeye Keyser Quint Maryland Theatre Hiram Woolfe Liberty St Automobile For Hire Glisan C. C. Bender Deizim Presh Meats City Meat Market Iir C. C Hobell Frederick Street O'Hara's Undertakers John Olford Liberty Keyser Preps Scholastics Jersey New Brunswick N. J Calvin N. Kendall Lord Stirling School Kendall Atlantic City
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