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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1915

Page

2

Alleged Liquor Board Monopolizes Allegany County

Samuel P. Cheesman seeks dismissal of a remonstrance filed by the Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Association in Circuit Court. He argues the remonstrant is an unauthorized corporation forming a liquor monopoly and lacks an office, assets, or identifiable officers. Judge Henderson ordered the remonstrant to answer and file current officers by January 29.

RE. T. Semmes W. ©. Deveeeman Samuel P. Cheesman Circuit Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Association Allegany County Cheesman

Tri State Business College Holds Commencement Address

The tenth annual commencement at Tri State Business College filled City Hall auditorium with Judge Martin I. Keedy delivering remarks on pursuing excellence and loyalty in business. The program featured piano and vocal solos, readings, rapid calculation drills, diploma presentations by Captain Eugene Hammond, and a class roster of graduates led by principal Li. F. Shaffer.

Tri- State Business College Martin I. Keedy Mies Rose Stegmaier Frances Ervin Li. F. Shaffer T. 8. B College Miss Area G Shaffer R. Mason Hill A. E. Sites Eugene Hammond Eugene Taylor Albert Schleuss William Douglas J. Frank Shaffer Business College Rose’ Stegmaieer RK. B. Wells

Personal notices from Grafton Sentinel readers

John M. Rhind hosted a stag party at 11 Al tamont Terrace Wednesday night. Mrs Lucy McDonald of Martinsburg visits Mrs Emma McGee. Capt and Mrs Ed Pickett travel via Grafton en route to Columbus after visiting Buckhannon. Edward Leary family visit Oakland relatives. De Sales Colgan returns to Frostburg after operation by Dr P ONeil. Carroll Pattison travels to Philadelphia on business. Walter Capper attends Baltimore rehearing over liquor shipments. Charles Holzshu travels to Baltimore. Dr Thomas W Koon returns from Columbus where his brother was ill. William Wilkinson falls seriously ill at the Pennsylvania Hotel and moves home. Mrs William A Darkey recovering from throat surgery. Mrs Ed Downey of New York leaves with niece Mrs B H Biays. Mrs Mary C Schaidt visits son John D Schaidt in Green Spring W Va.

John M. Rhind Altamont Terrace Lucy McDonald Martinsburg Emma McGee Ed Pickett Grafton Columbus Pickett Buckhanne Child Oakland de Sales Colgan Frostburg O'Neil Carroll Pattison Bloomington Philadelphia Walter C. Capper Baltimore Judge Rose James Clark Distilling Company American Express Company William A. Darkey Kedizab&k Downey New York B. H. Biays

Panama City Celebrates 243rd Birthday

Panama Panama Canal Zone residents marked the city’s 243rd birthday on January 21 with community events and ceremonies honoring local history and heritage.

Mineral Grand Jury Indicts Allegany County Liquor Dealers

The Mineral County Grand Jury in Keyser West Virginia issued multiple indictments against Cumberland and Westernport liquor dealers for shipping into the state in alleged violation of the Yost prohibition law.

Mineral County Keyser W. Va Cumberland Westernport

St Josephs High Organizes Its New Basketball Team

Midland January 22 The boys of St Josephs High School have formed a basketball team with Luke Burns as manager and James Winters as secretary. Practice starts in Cavanaughs Hall once equipment arrives. In two weeks they will accept games against teams aged 14 to 16. Players include James Nichols James Winters Luke Burns C C Firlie James Murphy Jom Clupp and Owen Canty.

Midland St. Joseph's High School Luke Burns James Winters Cavanaugh's Hall James Nichols C. C. Firlie James Murphy Jom Clupp Owen Canty

Obituary of Mrs. Norman R. Sanner in Oakland

Mrs May Sanner wife of Norman Ream Sanner died suddenly at her Oakland home after a brief illness aged 82. Besides her husband she leaves two sons and siblings including Richard Browning Spokane R Browning Baltimore, P J Garrett Deer Park Bessie Browning a Sister of Charity Philadelphia Nel Browning Cincinnati and Margaret Browning at home. Funeral was held Thursday morning from St Peters Catholic Church Oakland.

Norman R. Sanner May Sanner Norman Ream Sanner Oakland R. T. Browning Richard Browning Spokane Washington R. Getty Browning Baltimore State Roads Commission P. J. Garrett Deer Park Bessie Broewning Charity Philadelphia Nel Browning Cincinnati Margaret Browning St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Matrimonial Dantzic and Newham Wed in Washington

James Dantzic and Miss Helen Newham both of this city married in Washington DC Monday evening by Rabbi Silverstone. Dantzic is a chauffeur for Harry Footer.

James Dantzic Helen Newham Washington, D. C Rabbi Silverstone Dantzic Harry Footer

Burial at Eckhart Sunday for John Murray 71

John Murray aged 71 died last night at 11 45 at his Ridgeley home from paralysis. Survived by wife and children W H Murray D F Murray Mrs W Viney Mrs W Stallings J A Murray of Twin Mountain W Va and Mrs H Nickel Canton Ohio. Funeral Sunday with burial at Eckhart. he was a retired miner.

Eckhart John Murray Ridgeley W. H. Murray D. F. Murray W. Viney W. Stallings J. A. Murray Twin Mountain W. Va H. Nickel Canton Murray

Pirates and Cubs Win in Savoy League Action

Pirates take two of three from White Sox as Cubs sweep Cardinals after dropping opener. Next week the Pirates face the Cardinals and the Giants meet the Arthletics on Tuesday. Scores listed show Pimites 510 5383 559 1602 and White Sox 538 522 622 1582 with Cubs 539 478 44 1561.

Pirates White Sox Cubs Cardinals Giants Arthletics Pimites

Rosebud quint overwhelms Cubs 388 to 8 in afternoon game

The Rosebud squad crushed the Cubs 388 to 8 yesterday afternoon. They travel to play Mt. Savage Boy Scouts on Saturday with detailed lineups and field goal tallies for both teams.

Rosebud Quint Cubs Rosebuds Mt. Savage Boy Scouts

Allegany County Federation of Women’s Clubs Formed

The Allegany County Federation of Women's Clubs was formed yesterday at Cumberland City Hall. Officers include President Miss Anna Sloan Lonaconing and Treasurer Miss Martha Stern Frostburg. The meeting featured address on club amalgamation for civic betterment and musical performers from Cumberland, Frostburg, Lonaconing, Luke, Westernport, and Barton.

Allegany County Federation of Women's Clubs Cumberland City Hall Anna Sloan Lonaconing Mis Robert MacDonald Cumberland Patrick O'Rourke Frostburg Honora Birmingham Harton J. M. Davie Westernport Martha Stern James H. Cook Franklin H. Ankeney Mary McCormick Cumberland Civic Club CC. V. Chandler Linden Rita M. Siler Iida Turner Isabel Wheeler Edward Harris Luke and Bartin

Tyler Held Under 300 Bond For April Grand Jury

W Harrison Tyler of Washington pleaded guilty to forging a check on C C Fredericks an automobile dealer the paper cashed by John Ford a druggist Magistrate Heck set Tyler under 300 bond for the April term of the grand jury The plea followed the urging of Tylers mother who traveled from Washington for the hearing and was given restoratives after becoming overcome

W. Harrison Tyler Washington D. C C. C. Fredericks John Ford Tyler Fredericks Ford Heck

Pans Glassware and Kettles Fly in Shantytown Rumpus

William Eaton, known to police, returned this morning after prior charges. He allegedly created a disturbance at the Metz residence in Shantytown, throwing kettles, glasses, and pans while intoxicated. A witness failed to appear, so Magistrate Heck continued the case.

William Eaton John Metz Eaton Heck

Veteran J. H. Martin, 75, Dies at Home in West Virginia

John H. Martin, a former dispatcher and Civil War era railroad agent in Harpers Ferry, died Wednesday night at his home in Bolivar West Virginia at age 75. He is survived by one son and two daughters.

John H. Martin Bolivar W. Va Martin Harpers Ferry Cumberland

Duke Memorial Banquet Tonight Features Cumberland Glee Club

The Duke Memorial Bible Class elects officers tonight at the First Presbyterian Church lecture room. A banquet will be served and a large attendance is anticipated as the Cumberland Glee Club directed by Frederic Foster Snow performs as a program feature.

Duke Memorial First Presbyterian Church Cumberland Glee Club Frederic Foster Snow

Deffinbaugh Named Oakland Postmaster in Maryland

Representative David J. Lewis urged the President to appoint Charlies A. Deffinbaugh as Oakland Maryland postmaster and Benjamin C. Lefever as Williamsport Washington county postmaster. Deffinbaugh, formerly of Cumberland, is editor of the Oakland Democrat and serves on Garrett County School Board.

David J. Lewis Charlies A. Deffinbaugh Benjamin C. Lefever Oakland Garrett County Williamsport Washington Mr. Deffinbaugh Cumberland Oakland Democrat

Fairmont Merchant Weds 50 Years Younger Bride in Cumberland

B N Snyder aged 78 and Miss Edith H Palmer of Fairmont were married in Cumberland on Wednesday night. Snyder, a widower and retired merchant, wed his partner fifty years his junior. They left on a southern honeymoon amid surprise from friends.

B. N. Snyder Fairmont Edith H. Palmer Cumberland

Referee rules Virginia debt interest case for West Virginia

Washington report shows Referee Charles A. Littlefield in the Supreme Court finds West Virginia must pay interest on its share of Virginia’s debt as it stood on January 1, 1861. The ruling was submitted to the high court today.

Washington West Virginia Virginia Charles A. Littlefield

Navy to advertise bids for Zeppelins and new aeroplanes

Washington reports the Navy Department will soon advertise for bids to construct a Zeppelin airship and several new type airplanes, all to be manufactured in the United States.

United States Zeppelin Washington Navy Department

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Mary C. Sehaidt John D. Sehaidt Green Spring Panama C. Z Mineral Grand ST. Joseph’s High Dantzic—Newham Eyiewn Alee DIOR McCauley Taylor Bruce Patterson Accta BOW Schilling Weidner Cromwell Schwarzenbach Deetz Hartman Cromwell Taylor Bowie McCauley Weidner Fogtls Gun Metal Blucher Shoes F.n Miss Fer County Federation OF Women’s Clubs J. H. Martin Duke A. Deffinbaugh P.M McMullen Bros Aeson Teey Messaline Ing Jan Lawn Cambria Speerwresens Pinaud Department M Onyxf Lord & Taylor de Laval Crystal Dairy
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