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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

5

South Cumberland Plumbers Hold Their Annual Feast

Miss Viola Kean, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Kean, was buried at St Marys Catholic Church with interment in St Patrick's. A large social scene followed with a birthday party for Mary Catherine Fisher. The B and O Y M C A membership drive and an illustrated Egypt lecture are noted, along with various local notices and the Master Plumbers banquet at the Stafford Cafe featuring a lavish menu.

Viola Kean Michael Kean St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Patrick's Cemetery Joseph Laffey Victor Connell George McGee Frank Spearman Fart Forebeck William Wheeler Robert Fisher Virginia Avenue Mary Catherine Banqnet Association of Master Plumbers Allegany Garrett Counties Stafford Cafe John B. Macfarlane Maryland State Association of Master Plumbers Malcolm §. Jones John Kirkley Samuel E. Houck State Board of Plumbing Examiners Patrick Sherry L. B. Marshall Walter A. Cox, Jr Baltimore William B. W. Bryan W. J. Frankston Pittscurch William H. Deneen Frostburg Max J. Colton Austin A. Wilson Joseph S., Schriver George E. Ways Richard J. McCardell Queen City Shribes Barney A. Stinner Joseph I. Habig George W. Shaffer James S. Johnson Howard C. Self George J. Schultz Millard M. Rice Frank C. Simpson George M. Habig Thomas Mullen Frank Mullen Thomas A. Cale Robert R. Deetz George H. Longerbeam Smithfield

Smocks Entertain Cumberland Scottish Rite Masons at Masonic Temple

Mr and Mrs Smock of Baltimore entertained Cumberland bodies of Scottish Rite Masons and their ladies at the Masonic Temple with song mimicry and storytelling. Admission was by invitation. A rose basket was presented to Mrs Smock. Performances included Israfel When Two That Love Are Parted Star At Dawning and several duets and nursery rhymes.

Masonic Temple

Society Notes From Johnstown Dinner Dance Hostesses

T R Rees and sister Miss Mathilda Rees travel to Johnstown Pennsylvania to attend a dinner dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Albright at the Fort Stanwix Hotel Miss Rose Beckman hosts a gathering in honor of Mrs Philip Goldsmith of New York who is a guest at the Beckman residence on North Center Street

T. R. Rees Mathilda Rees Johnstown Walter Albright Fort Stanwix Hotel Rose Beckman Philip Goldsmith New York Beckman North Center Street

Robbery hearing for four men set in U.S. court

J W Kearehner lace dealer taxi operator George Ambrose restaurant owner on Virginia avenue and J E W Rawlings B and O brakeman face a 3 PM hearing before United States Commissioner Thomas J Anderson. They were arrested last week for robbing B and O freight cars in transit between here and Connellsville. A large quantity of stolen goods was recovered at the Ambrose home on Pennsylvania avenue. Hearing to occur in the United States courtroom in the Post Office Building.

J.W. Kearehner George Ambrose Virginia Avenue J E. W. Rawlings United States Thomas J. Anderson Here Connellsville Ambrose Pennsylvania Avenue United States Court Room Post Office

Archdeacon Colston to Oversee Emmanuel Services

The Ven Vaughn Colston Archdeacon of Richmond and rector of Church of the Holy Comforter arrives in Cumberland to oversee Emmanuel Episcopal Church services starting Sunday and continuing through to February 1.

Vaughn Colston Richmond Church of the Holy Comforter Cumberland Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Prolific Revival Notes At First Baptist and Y M C A

Dr. Wharton delivered a forceful sermon at First Baptist Church on From the Hogpen to Heaven. Many responded by stepping forward to join the Christian life as special meetings continue at Melvin Chapel Methodist Protestant Church. A Missionary and Christian Work conference with Henry M Wharton and J Frank Goucher is planned for January 24 at the Y M C A parlors. A 25 cent luncheon will be served for attendees by the Y M C A.

First Baptist Church Melvin Chapel Methodist Protestant Church W. A. Snyder Frederick District H. M. Wharton Centre Street M. FE Dr. Wharton Wharton Centre Street M. E Palestine Holy Land Centre Street Methodist Church

Capuchin Bishop Salvatore Walleser Visited Monastery

Rt Rev Salvatore Walleser, a Capuchin bishop and spiritual head of the Carlini Marian islands, visited Rev Father Philip and the SS Peter and Paul Capuchin monastery. He spoke of the war era island governance, noting seven Japanese warships briefly held the islands but religious life remained undisturbed. He will depart for New York tomorrow then return to preach at SS Peter and Paul’s Church.

Philip SS. Peter and Paul's Salvator Walleser Spain Germany New York SS. Peter and Paul's Church

Gas Supply Off In Three Greek Towns

A break in the line of the West Virginia and Maryland Gas Company between Frostburg and Shaft last night at 10 o clock left Mt Savage Eckhart and Frostburg without gas until 7 this morning. The line was repaired at 3 a.m. Officials delayed turning gas back on to avoid unburned escapes amid early fires. Cause not definite but cold weather is suspected. Few inconveniences reported.

West Virginia and Maryland Gas Company Frostburg Shaft Mt. Savage

Last Trip of Horse Drawn Fire Wagons

The last trip of the old horse drawn chemical fire wagon from Central Station was made this morning after a false alarm from Cecilia street. By tomorrow or tonight the new auto equipment will be installed for future use. Glisan Garage provides an auto truck for chemicals and hoses while police auto patrol to begin next week.

Central Station Cecilia Street Glisan Jaaac Hirsch Washington Street Mr. Hirsch West Side Evitts Creek East End Central Fire Department Cecelia Street

Dr Wharton to Address Y M C A Fellowship Club

Members of the Fellowship Club meet at the Y M C A for supper and a talk by Dr. Wharton of Baltimore. K O G and Potomac Club teams play in the City League tonight. Tri-State College game postponed to next week due to commencement at city hall. Noon railroad shop meetings grow popular with daily talks by Dr. Wharton across lines. Committee includes Rev Snyder Rev Loomis and W H Baxley.

Fellowship Club Dr. Wharton Baltimore Potomac Club Tri-State Business College Tri-State City Hall Central Y. M. C. A Rev H. F. Loomis W. H. Baxley Ladies’ Choral Club Davis and Elkins College Cumberland

Three Plead Guilty in Cumberland Court Actions

The Cumberland court heard Robert Coberly plead guilty to assault and battery on Constable James Gross after earlier convictions for loitering at his Wincow Street saloon and liquor law violations. Sentences were suspended pending dispersal of his business and departure from Cumberland within ten days.

Robert Coberly Wincow Street James Gross Coberly Keedy Cumberland Clarence Castell East End Charles Trost Charles Gallagher Window Street Harry Radcliffe Eckhart Chambers Radcliffe

Personal notices and health updates from Baltimore area

Arthur Shipley of Windsor Garage remains incapacitated at home after injuries. J F Poorman of Schellsburg Pa. taken to Western Maryland Hospital for a severe scalp wound from a Baltimore & Ohio engine collision. Miss Rachael Weems of Baltimore visiting Mrs James Willison in North Lee street. Miss Marian Schunecker visiting Philadelphia. W A Yingling attends Pennsylvania Railroad supervising agents staff meeting in New York. Mrs M Lippel of Bedford visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Lippel. H E Weber W L Sperry J H Lippold and W C Conley attend Baltimore Automobile Show opening. F R Darby Western Maryland Railways district agent spent days in Baltimore. Mrs Jacob Ephraim of Brunswick hosting sisters Misses Korb of Piedmont W Va. George A Mays returned from Canada racing. First Lieut Waddell 29th Infantry U S A inspector visits Company G. Raleigh C Smith Baltimore News political reporter ill at Union Protestant Infirmary after operation. condition improved. Comptroller Hugh A McMullen recovering from grip and plans Annapolis trip early week. Miss Mary Marlie ill with grip at 33 Ridgeway Terrace.

Arthur Shipley Windsor Shriver Avenue J. F. Poorman Schellsburg Western Maryland Hospital Baltimore & Ohio Union Street Rachael Weems Baltimore California James Willison North Lee Street Marian Schunecker North Mechanic Street Philadelphia W. A. Yingling Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York M. Lippel Bedford Henry Lippel H. E. Weber W. L. Sperry J. H. Lippold W. C. Conley Maryland National Guard Raleigh C. Smith Baltimore News Union Protestant Infirmary Smith Hugh A. McMullen McMullen Annapolis Mary Marlie Ridgeway Terrace

Altoona Basketball Team Faces St Patrick's Club Trip Schedule

The Altoona basketball team traveled to Mt. Savage for a Friday game with the St Patrick's Club at Mullaneys hall Mt. Savage. They dined at the Central Y M C A before continuing to Oakland to face the Oakland Collegians tonight. Tomorrow they meet the Lonaconing Champions at Lonaconing and Saturday the Keyser Collegians at Keyser.

Mt. Savage Potomac Club Central Y. M. C. A. Basketball League St. Patrick’s Club Mullaney Altoona Central Y. M. C. A Oakland Oakland Collegians Lonaconing Keyser Collegians Keyser

Annual Stockholders Meeting Held Yesterday in Maryland Shoe

The annual meeting of Maryland Shoe was held yesterday afternoon. G C Pugh and J T Edwards were directors. Officers elected included a president and manager, a vice president, and a secretary and treasurer. Neff noted among directors.

Maryland Shoe G. C G. Pugh J. T. Edwards Directo Man Igh

Obituary notices for Ashby Kenny H L Hershman and others

Funeral services for Ashby Kenny were held at 2 p.m. at the family home in La Vale with Rev. David G. Pyle officiating. The body will go to Springfield, West Virginia for burial. Harrison L. Hershman died Tuesday from heart trouble and was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery after services led by Rev. H F Loomis. The Moose Lodge attended. A infant son of Charles and Catherine Zembower died, burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Josephine Reda 8, died at Allegany Hospital with funeral at Peter and Paul Church and burial in the church cemetery.

Ashby Kenny Western Maryland Hospital la Vale David G. Pyle Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church Springfield W. Va H. L. Hershman Harrison L. Hershman Madison Street Cumberland Lodge Loyal Order of Moose H. F. Loomis First Baptist Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Rose Hill Moose Lodge Peter and Paul's Church

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Loomie Barney Aakins Barney Merce Mir Boxwood Manor South Cumberland Plumbers Bureau OF the Cumberland Press Graham Miss Kean Margaret Connell Laura Mullen Cieo Miller Thelma Colley Mary Katherine King Madeline Katherine Move Leta Anna Spicer Karaseth Nee Agnes Mahegan Anna Schriver Margaret Roderick Mary Nelson Barnett Catherine Shipley Ruby Woodard Lois Elizabeth Mary Catherine Fisher Fred Harrison Harry Charlie Wheeler James King James Pugh Raymond Moore George Walter Buddie Fisher Orval Stanley Spicer Joseph Schriver Cumberland Division Egypt The Nile Second Baptist Church Charles H. Shipley J. F. Barnett Mildred Clark Browning Street J. T. Swanson Grand Avenue Race Street Stafford Hated Commissioner Anderson Emmanuel Archdeacon Colston Japan Central Grose Association George Grove Henderson Grove Joseph Winkler John McCormick Thomas Watson Howell Barton Reynolds Howell Albert Alsip Alsip House of Correction James Cunningham George W. Stewart William McL. Somerville Michael Carey Gannon Westernport Miller—Broadwater Somerset Henry C. M Cumberland, Md Irene M Water Glencoe Maryland Shoe Company Sults Spirella Corseta Heffron Walsh Ridg Centre Street Marinello Mar Fhone Carpenter the Central Richelieu M. Callan Prop North George Street Lichtenstein Baltimore Street Woodard Fish and Oysters GEO. Ruckel Green Street
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