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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

5

Death of Charles A. Raybould in Western Maryland Hospital

Charles A. Raybould, 50, died at 1 p.m. at Western Maryland Hospital after several weeks of illness. He was a Baltimore and Ohio employee and is survived by his wife and several children. The body was moved from Stein's undertaking establishment to his home at 337 Mider Street. The item also notes a historical five dollar Treasury note dated March 10, 1863, found in payment to G. F. Kalbaugh at 407 Virginia Avenue. Local social notices describe church groups and residents’ visits and travels through the area on Virginia and Grand avenues and nearby towns.

Raybould Charles A. Raybould Western Maryland Hospital Stein Mider Street Baltimore and Ohio G. FE. Kalbaugh Virginia Avenue United States Treasury Statue of Liberty George Washington South Cumberland King’s Daughters St. John's Lutheran Church Nellie Bowden Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Lutheran Church C. J. Turner Laing Avenue J. W. Smith Luther Mann E. O. Burch W. C. Montignant Baltimore F. H. Kalbaugh Grand Avenue C. F. van Osdale Kerr Hosey Leah Robert Altoona Hosey D. F. Davis H. A. Jenkins Maryland Avenue W. P Copeland Queen City Conway Rockwood Tamera Pla Sarah Rhodes

Man admits assault on six year old in Chambersburg

Charles Olsen, 30, confessed to authorities that he abducted and attacked Ruth Huber in a vacant house after being identified by the child and Dr J H Deverr. Deputies and Sheriff Horst captured Olsen near Corrigansville earning a $500 reward. He faces up to about 30 years in prison. Superintendent John E Edwards conducted a foundation spelling test across the county to gauge students spelling in grades four through seven, with results ranging from 88 to 100 percent and monthly tests planned to improve spelling. Mid year exams set for next week as students review winter work.

Charles Olsen Ruth Huber Lester H. Huber Pennsylvania National Guard Chambersburg J. H. Deverr Major Huber Olsen Corrigansville Walter Wray Anthony Harvey Peter MacFarland Brooklyn N. Y Roman C. W. Kline Horst Edwards

Real Estate Transfers Listed in County Records

William R Logsdon transfers land to Anthony L and Rosalie E Logsdon a farm in Alle gany County for about 10 dollars. Hoge Whittaker and John Whit taker sell a National Pike lot to Sarah H Brazwell for about 10 dollars. Elizabeth B Foster transfers two Virginia avenue lots to August L Direks for about 1 dollar. Henry Weisengoff transfers four Luke lots to Agnes Weisengoff for about 4 150 dollars. George's Creek Coal Company and Trustees of First Baptist Church Lonaconing transfer a Lonaconing lot to First Baptist Church for about 1 dollar.

William R. Logsdon Anthony L Rosalie E. Logsdon Allegany Hoge Whittaker John Whittaker Sarah H. Brazwell National Pike Elizabeth B. Foster August L. Direks Virginia Avenue Henry Weisengoff Agnes Weisengoff Luke George’s Creek Coal Company First Baptist Church Lonaconing

Romney Names Meneever Mayor In 98 to 77 Victory

Dr A N Meneever is re elected mayor of Romney with 98 votes to 77 for J A Kelley Recorder Wilbur Wirgman councilmen W N Baird E F Staub B M Grim W M Williams and J P Ardinger also elected Confederate Camp No 446 United Confederate Veterans to hold meeting January 19 at New Century Romney to celebrate birthdays of Generals Lee and Jackson United Daughters of the Confederacy to join Gravatt to visit St Stephens Romney to preach and conferment vows

A. N. Meneever Romney J. A. Kelley Recorder Wilbur Wirgman W. N. Baird E. F. Staub B. M. Grim W. M. Williams J. P. Ardinger Confederate Camp United Confederate Veterans New Century Hotel Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson United Daughters of the Confederacy William L. Gravatt West Virginia St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Noted Y M C A Meeting In Cumberland Center Street Church

A mass meeting for men and women is set at Center Street M E Church Sunday at 3 30 p m under Central Y M C A auspices Rev Dr H M Wharton will speak on Death at a Frolic Music will be provided Tickets are free at the Central Y M C A office Limited tickets available The Business Boys Club meets tonight at 7 p m inviting boys aged 15 to 18 to join

Center Street M. E Central Y. M. C. A H. M. Wharton Baltimore Cumberland Business Boys’ Club Business Boys Club

Master Car Builder J B Williamson Appointed

MASTER CAR BUILDER J B Williamson has been appointed district master car builder of Baltimore and Ohio lines from Cumberland to Keyser and for the Monongah Division. He succeeds W W Calder promoted to charge of lines from Cumberland to Philadelphia.

J. B. Williamson Baltimore and Ohio Lines Gumberland Keyser Monongah W. W. Calder Cumberland Philadelphia

Pew and Pulpit Revival At Central Church

An enthusiastic revival progresses at Central M. E. Church South on George Street with four conversions reported. The revival will continue for another week.

Central M. KE. Church George Street

Children Pay Homage at School Program for Fr Marcellus

At SS Peter and Paul School Fayette Street Fayette, pupils from grades 1 4 and 5 offered a pleasing program of recitations and songs in honor of Father Marcellus who will celebrate his Name Day Sunday. The event included multiple songs and readings with Father Marcellus thanking the children and the Sisters, and declaring the rest of the day a holiday. Fathers Philip and Alban attended.

SS. Peter and Paul School Fayette Street Marcellusm Papa Hermann Joseph Mary Marcellus Philip and Alban

Brunk Killed in Springfield Ohio Wreck

Albert H. Brunk 30, native of Rockingham County Virginia, died Monday in a Springfield Ohio auto wreck. He was the son of the late Hugh Brunk and leaves a widow and several siblings near Harrisonburg. A brother, Rev. J. H. Brunk, pastor of the United Brethren Church in Berkeley Springs West Virginia.

Albert H. Brunk Rockingham County Springfield Ohio Hugh Brunk Harrisonburg J. H. Brunk United Brethren Church Berkeley Springs W. Va

Second National Bank Reelects Officers

The board of directors re elected Daniel Anna as president Col A Bladen Lowndes of Baltimore and Tasker G Lowndes were named vice presidents and D F Kuykendall was re elected cashier at the Seg ond National Bank yesterday.

Second National The Segond National Bank Daniel Anna Col. A. Bladen Lowndes Baltimore Tasker G. Lowndes D. F. Kuykendall

Cumberland division employees receive late December pay

After a month between pay days, Cumberland division workers were paid today to provide Christmas spending money. The delay resulted from the road paying several days in advance of the last payday.

Cumberland Division

Guardianship Granted in Mary Louisa Glick Case

Orphans Court issued letters of guardianship to F. D eSales Glick as guardian of Mary Louisa Glick who settled her first and final account.

F. D.eSales Glick Mary Louisa Glick

Obituary for Mrs Margaret McDermott of Dubois town

Mrs. Margaret McDermott wife of Bernard McDermott dies Wednesday afternoon at her home in Dubois town near Williamsport Pennsylvania of pneumonia aged 20. She was a daughter of John and Mrs Miltenberger Beall street. Surviving are her parents and three children also her husband a brother of C W L McDermott formerly editor of the Cumberland Press now of the Hagerstown Mail. Funeral at SS Peter and Pauls Church tomorrow at 9. Interment church cemetery. Catherine Taylor obituary next.

Margaret McDermott Bernard McDermott Duboistown Williamsport McDermott John Miltenberger Beall Street C. W. L. McDermott Cumberland Press Hagerstown Mail Milkenberger Beal Street SS. Peter and Paul's Church

Emmanuel Church Choir Boys Juvenile Minstrel Show

On Tuesday evening January 18 the Choir Boys of Emmanuel Church with other talent will present a Juvenile Minstrel Show. The event, postponed from the previous night due to illness of principals, is under the Men's Club and will benefit parish work including support of the church vested choir.

Emmanuel Church Emmanuel Party Emmanuel Parish

Damages Sought in Cumberland Heights Water Case

Margaret Co. Keady sues Johnson Realty Co in circuit court over alleged cloudburst damage to her property on Williams ronda caused by improvements on the Johnson property. Jury heard the case with Arner G. Carr and Richard T. Simma for the plaintiff and Albert A. Doub and Ferdinand Williams for the defendant. The declaration was amended to include Cumberland Heights and Improvement Company and the case was continued.

Margaret Co. Keady Johnson Realty Company Wiliams Ronda Johson Arner G. Carr Richard T. Simma Albert A. Doub Ferdinand Williams

Games With Keyser Coll eg ians Schedule

The Y M C A and K O G basketball teams announce games with the Keyser Collegians. Dates include January 28 at Keyser, February 3 at Cumberland, February 4 at Keyser, and February 14 Keyser versus KK O G at Cumberland.

Keyser Collegians Keyser Cumberland KK. O. G

Doubleheader Tomorrow At K of C Hall

Preliminary basketball slate features Alegany County High School Girls against St Patrick's School Girls followed by La Salle Juniors versus St Patrick's School Boys. Tip off at 2 45 PM with well matched teams.

K. of C. Hall Alegany County High School St. Patrick’s School la Salle

The Wearing of the Green and the Johnny Bull Ballad

A verse laments future shifts as the Kaiser’s cows graze where shamrocks grew. It warns Paddy’s horse may find no grass if past conflicts repeat, predicting sauerkraut crops replacing shamrock fields under Johnny Bull’s actions.

Paddy

Dreams of Big Meals Haunt Arrested Boy at Loch Raven

Edward D. Barton, 14, was arrested for being absent without leave from the Loch Raven School for Boys near Baltimore. At the station he described stolen bicycles and requested lavish meals, while the city’s bread and water diet was served. he was returned to the institution with John Slizak and George Richardson.

Edward D. Barton Johnson Loch Raven Baltimore Burton Vaniulas John Slizak George Richardson

New Home Plans For Cumberland Aerie Meeting

Cumberland Aerie No. 24h Fraternal Order of Eagles held a special meeting at the Eagles Home on Mechanic street to review three building plans and the architect’s cost estimates. Members expressed enthusiasm and aim to secure a home that reflects the Beales and Cumberland, with the building committee to report further after final plans are adopted.

Cumberland Aerie No Order of Eagles Eagles Norv Mechanic Street Arba Eages Beales Cumberland

Divorce suit filed by Nellie Murches seeks child custody

William T. Hughes has fled suit for absolute divorce from Nellie Murches on grounds of infidelity. They were married June 15, 1905, and lived together until 1913. The couple have five children, whose custody the plaintiff asks. Fuller Bernard is the plaintiff's attorney.

William T. Hughes Nellie Hr Murches Fuller Bernard

Multistate Names Listed for Filing or Meeting

Emmitt E. Michael and Claudie E. Stotler of Berkeley Springs West Virginia Edward W. Fazenbaker and May Anderson of Westernport John Trail and Annia P. Baggett of Cumberland Jacob S. Dennis of West Lessenring Pa and Nina A. Bryner of Uniontown Pa

Emmitt E. Michael and Claudie E. Stotler Berkeley Springs, W. Va Edward W. Fazenbaker May Anderson Westernport John Trail Annia P. Baggett Cumberland Jacob S. Dennis West Lessenring Nina A. Bryner Uniontown

Hinkle Wins Suit In Garage Case

Jury verdict for defendant in Glison's Garage vs Summerfield action deciding $500 claimed as due on an automobile loan. Plaintiff testified about 1912 purchase plans with $700 price and old car trade in. defendant contends $300 allowance for the old car.

Glison Summerfield Hinkle

Lonconing Personals

Joseph Stewart, a Civil War veteran, returned from Frostburg where he stayed a month guest of W. A. Gunter at the Gladstone Hotel. Mrs. William J. Reed of Washington, D C, who had been guest of her son Elkins Reed on Church street, left today for Elkins W Va to visit for some time.

Joseph Stewart Frostburg W. A. Gunter Gladstone William J. Reed Washington, D. C Elkins Reed Church Street Elkinsfi Vwa Elkins W. Va

Personal notices and travels of Cumberland locals

Superintendent M. H. Cahill traveled to Philadelphia for a railroad officials meeting. Various residents report returns, visits, and health trips across Cumberland and nearby towns with names including Mrs. Rhoda Ritchie, James Broderick, and Miss Cora Sidel.

M. H. Cahill Philadelphia

Prominent Wheeling Restaurateur Visited by Cumberland Crowd

Chris Barouzanis, noted Wheeling proprietor of the American Restaurant, is spending the Greek New Year in Cumberland as guest of George Muailis of the Maryland Restaurant. An elaborate dinner and entertainments are planned, with many Maryland staff and peers who trained under Barouzanis joining to welcome him.

Chris Barouzanis Wheeling W. Va Cumberland George Muailis Maryland Barvuziis

Hamill Elected President at Garrett National Bank Oakland

Gilmer S. Hamill of the Oakland bar was elected president to succeed D. K. Offutt Sr. George W. Legge becomes vice president. Hamill had been vice president since the bank’s organization in 1888. Several directors retired due to illness. new directors include John T. Mitchell Daniel E. Offutt Jr Joseph E. Harned and Harland L. Jones.

Garrett National Bank of Oakland Gilmer S. Hamill Oakland Bar D. KE. Offutt George W. Legge Mr. Hamill Ilness Db. FE Offutt John M. Davis Scott T. Jones George A. Fraley Harland I. Jones Gilmores. Hamill John T. Mitchell Daniel E. Offutt, Jr Joseph E. Harned Harland L. Jones

Selling McGraw Property in Deer Park at Sheriff Sale

The Col Jon a T Mc Graw property real and personal at Deer Park is advertised for today and tomorrow on the premises. Sheriff Bert C Scott conducts the sale under an execution against the property as part of a suit by the Second National Bank of Parkersburg West Virginia. G Semmes Hamill of the Oakland bar represents the bank.

Col.Jona T. McGraw Deer Park Bert C. Scott Second National Bank of Parkersburg W. Va G. Semmes Hamill Oakland

Fifth anniversary dinner honors Mrs Carney guests

Mrs G L Carney of this city was guest at the home of Mr George II Benford Meyersdale day evening. It was the fifth anniversary of their marriage with a dinner at 630 o clock. Pink and white decor centered by pin rose bouquet. Centerpieces and place cards noted. Knights of Columbus Oakland council hosts annual New Year ball in First National Bank hall Oakland on January 20 with Prestburg City Orchestra playing and refreshments.

G. L. Carney MG George II Benford Meyersdale Oakland Council of the Knights of Columbus First National Bank Oakland Prestburg City

Smocks Coming for Cumberland Masonic Social Session

The Scottish Rite Masons of Cumberland host a social session on Wednesday evening January 19 with Hobart Smock, Baltimore vocalist, and Mrs. Smock. Ingham Lord, choirmaster of Emmanel Episcopal Church, assists. Mr Smock arranges music for Billy Sunday meetings in Baltimore.

Cumberland Hobart Smock Baltimore Smock Ingham Lord Emmanel Episcopal Church Mr. Smock

Master Plumbers Banquet Set by Cumberland Association

The Cumberland Master Plumbers Association of Allegany and Garrett Counties will host its annual banquet in the Stafford Dining Room on Wednesday January 19 at 8 o clock in the evening.

Cumberland Master Plumbers Association Allegany Garrett Counties Stafford

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Basily Angelica Drop Iar Miss Brighteyes Emily Mar Boxwood Barney Barney Mac Usher Bureau OF the Cumberland Press B. FF Graham Estelle Twigg Atwell A. L. Sprinkle, Jeweler Franklin County McFarland Oleon Pennsylvania John E. Edwards Romney News Gentral Williamson Ooh Oshd Central Church Holiday Orphans’ Court Catherine Taylor William Taylor Pulaski Street St. Patrick’s Church Umagne Entertainment Kimmanuel Varish House Cloldburst Kheady Poubleheader Johnny Bull Donough Hoorge Lonconing Personals Cials Siamon Martheny Western Marylana Hospital Rhoda Ritchie Lee Mildred Lovettsville Cum Berland W. Hasson Nave Brunswick Martinsburg Cora Sidel Bedford B. F Smith Hedford Florence Tracy John Snoota James Broderick Rowtesburg Groccery Company Kennewey Company Edna Smith J. Carl Smith Ellerslie New York Walter H. Dodson Connellsville LL. D. Bridges Hancock Walter B. McKinsey Philip Brooke MeeKinley P. E. Stigers Fred Moore Dickerson Run Joseph H. Balthias Central Street M. FE. Church South Ht. T. Hinkley Will Return To Cincinnti Paca Street BR. H. McEldowney O. Hinkley City Hamil Dpd. Bb. Offutt Garrett National Bank McGraw the Central Richelieu M. Callan North George Street Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy Baltimore Street Spirella Corsets Miss Heffron Walsh Centre Street Marinello Shop Mary Carpenter Whone
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