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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
5
South Cumberland and Environs Bureau of the Cumberland Press announces B F Graham as representative. Located at 213 Virginia Avenue contact 8314-3 for services.
Three lodges held joint installations at Woodmen's Hall South Cumberland with 200 attending. Pride Camp Royal Neighbors Mt. Savage Crook's Camp Ellerslie South Cumberland Camp No 11390 MWA officers installed by J W Earson and Albert Earnest. banquet and concert followed. Also wedding at St Peter and Pauls Fayette St Cumberland and Y M C A meeting for Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland division employees.
George W. Miller, proprietor of the West Virginia House on Mill Street, was found guilty of violating the Sunday liquor law and fined $50 and costs. The trial consumed most of the session as witnesses responded late, prompting Judge Keedy to warn that per diem would be refused for delays. Local saloon operators Charles and John F. Miller were also found guilty of selling liquor to minors and fined $50 and costs.
Baltimore and Ohio engineer in the Pittsburgh division known as Mose Johnson died at his home in Pittsburgh early this morning.
At a Cumberland Ministerial Association meeting a resolution endorsed Senator Williams’s Cecil county marriage bill to regulate marriages and extend it statewide. An amendment raised female consent to 18. Ministers aim to curb the marriage mix and elopements from other states. Rev. Henry M. Wharton spoke on New Testament preaching as central to all sermons. The group finished plans for the upcoming Missionary Conference.
Health Officer Max J. Colton urges prosecution of physicians who fail to report births to the City Health Department. A survey of South Cumberland shows 437 births in four years south of Oldtown Road, with 43 unreported births, indicating ten percent neglect in reporting. The State Department of Vital Statistics says physicians and midwives may be prosecuted for nonreporting.
John M. Resley a Cumberland resident and Civil War veteran suffered a paralytic stroke after dinner yesterday. He was found unconscious in a rear frame building at 104 Harrison street and is under care of Dr. Thomas W. Koon at his home on Maryland avenue. He is a former deputy clerk of the court and noted for his accounting work. His father Horace Resley was a prominent figure in his era.
Frank Keyser a long time local merchant tailor announces candidacy for Cumberland city commissioner. He vows an aggressive campaign and says he will dedicate official time to advancing the people’s interests if elected, adding energy to the nomination fight.
William Bowline a Baltimore and Ohio conductor was struck by westbound train No. 9 near Mt. Savage Junction while returning to his post. He died instantly. fractures and a crushed skull recorded. Bowline, 47, longtime B&O employee and Mason, left a wife and three children. Three men J Walter Kearchner George Ambrose Edward Rawlings were held on $2,000 bond each for federal court theft charges in Akron.
George Charles Reitmeier, 10, of 16 West First Street, plunged into the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near the N. & G. Taylor Tin Mill to save a cramping friend, Luke Labor, who swam ashore. Labor survived. Reitmeier died. Father notified at West Side Fire Department, body recovered. funeral plans set with St. Mary's Church.
The William T. Sherman Lodge of the K of P installed officers for the new term led by Grand Deputy William H. Williams with V C Harry W Snowden and trustee Herman A. Brown. They plan to build a lodge home this year and to send Harry W Snowden as delegate to the Grand Lodge session in Crisfield Maryland in July.
Samuel E. Dixon of Ridgely West Virginia and Sophia C Hitsman of Cumberland are listed with Charles C Green and Dorothy M Childs of Cumberland in a joint civil matter regarding the case filed in Cumberland.
Sixteen diplomas and two certificates were awarded at the Tri-State Business College commencement in City Hall. City Attorney Ferdinand Williams gave the address. B F Shaffer spoke opening remarks. diplomas were presented by County Superintendent John E Edwards with 16 graduates listed in shorthand and bookkeeping categories.
Mr and Mrs J R Dyche hosted a reception honoring Mr and Mrs William Gardner Linn the newlyweds and sister of the hostess Mrs Linn attended with a group of friends and relatives including Etta Lyons Helena Wiesenmiller Carmelita Martin Teresa Reichert Veronica Smith Eloise Oliver Catherine Cassen Reta Fredstein Ethel Beckley Odell Coffman Edith Davis Gladys Wilson Dorothy Wilson Gilmore Slayman George Slayman and the Stuiber Stegmaier Rickenburg and Wilson couples. The Masonic Temple Association plans a dance at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday January 26.
John Ketzner aged 36 of Williams Street suffered a slight knee injury when a jack used during repairs on a Baltimore and Ohio bridge on the Romney branch fell on him. The bridge had been damaged by fire recently.
Miss Mary Moran departs for Cumberland to visit cousin Mrs. James Ziler. George W. Rosenmerkel joins Sani Isemar Gent's as assistant and salesman after resigning from Rowland’s eight year post. he is well known in men’s apparel. Henry Wagner and family welcome a son at Linden Street. Clara Beane improves at home after illness. James Moore operated for appendicitis in Cumberland. William E. Thompson moves to Pulaski Street. John M. Rank succeeds him. Lee Meyers improves at Western Maryland Hospital after an injury. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Binys visit Baltimore. Anthony O'Reilly visits sister Mrs. John Keating in Worcester. Helen Richards confined at Polk Street home with grip. Isadore Kamens visiting Pittsburgh brother Ben Kamens. Mrs. P. A. Beighton of Rawlings gives birth to a girl at Western Maryland Hospital. John W. Richardson, head of Wright Richardson and Co., travels to Pittsburg Youngstown Chicago with Akron stop to visit son Bruce at Good year Tire Plant. Foster Hartzell returns from Valparaiso University for vacation. Mrs. M. Lippel of Bedford visits Cumberland relatives.
Albert Lovatny aged 26 of Berlin Pennsylvania died early today at Allegany Hospital from typhoid fever. The body rests at Stein's undertaking rooms awaiting relatives arrival. Simon Marteeney aged 64 prominent farmer near Meyersdale died at Western Maryland Hospital at 4 this morning. His body will be taken to Meyersdale this afternoon on B and O train No 5, to Wolford's undertaking establishment for burial.
Clara M. Evans administratrix settled her first and final account for Charles H. Evans. Lydia N. Nicklin guardian of J. Holder Nicklin settled her third and final account as guardian. Jacob Miller will admitted to probate. Grace B. Williamson executrix of Eu gene L. Williamson granted letters testamentary. Margaret Herpich will admitted to probate. Glovina D. Jeffers administratrix of Thomas P. Jeffers filed debts list and settled first and final account. Letters testamentary granted to James H. and William T. Miller on Jacob Miller estate in Allegany county.
Police Court proceedings are presided over by Judge Robert MacDonald as Magistrate J W Heck is ill with the grip. The absence triggers a brief shift in courtroom leadership and scheduling.
Mrs. Minerva Hershman and daughters thank friends for sympathy messages condolence and flowers after the bereavement.
About 20 boys from competing Junior Brotherhood teams of St Luke's Lutheran Church attended a banquet in the Sunday school room after a membership drive. The Gold Team gave the program and the White Team won the event. Supervisors Ty Appel William Shaw H Leaing and C Bergner arranged the outing. John A Anderson leads St Luke's Sunday school.
Arner G Carl as assignee of mortgaged property sold the P. J. Becker property on Valley Street at public auction this morning to John N Frantz for an undisclosed amount. The sale highlights creditor recovery and transfers ownership to Frantz pending final conveyance.
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