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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
11
Washington diplomats reject the German view that the latest American note is friendly. They say it conceals the iron fist beneath a velvet glove and recall how each note pledged strict accountability for losses in the war zone. President Wilson remains hopeful that the United States and Germany can amicably resolve the submarine warfare issue.
Mrs Bennett Robison and daughter Edna of Hancock visit Cumberland. Mrs Hill of Long Ridge Md visits daughters in the city. Miss Bloom returns from Cumberland. Miss Maxine Crane of Terra Alta stays with Aunt Mrs Foley in Westernport. Several others travel, visit relatives, attend commencements, and return, including residents from Martinsburg and Pittsburgh.
Deaver Col June 11 The annual Overland Park horse race meet opens tomorrow under promising conditions. About five hundred horses were in training at the track recently and word was sent that no more could be accommodated. Colorado stands alone in the Union with state commission racing and the pari mutuel system.
The report lists several couples from Morgantown West Virginia and nearby towns including DeKalb Rhodes and Mildred Long of Morgantown Beverly James F Brown and Elizabeth Noble of Beverly George A Mitchell and Georgianna Leidecker from Butler Roy Emes and Maggie Gray of Altoona Wilford McCowan and Ethel Sutton of New Castle and Harry Hershberger with Glada Hensel from Ruffdale indicating marriage or engagement notices across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The Allegany County Sunday School Association opens its annual convention with a twilight parade Tuesday evening June 16. Sunday schools from Cumberland and surrounding towns form on designated streets with bands in attendance and a later parade route to be announced. Merchants and homes along the line are asked to decorate.
A female voice notes white fur boas dominating summer style in New York with Belinda and Percy's encounter amid heat and chic outfits. The piece riffs on fashionable soirees, Italian silk, and fur trims shaping summer dresses and accessories as women embrace bold white boas.
The piece catalogues daring bathing costumes and accessories. It highlights fur trimmed beach outfits in black, white and cerise, silk jersey one piece suits, and flamboyant head coverings from Chin Chin caps to rubberized turbans. It notes the cost and the need for a figure to wear such styles, ending with a practical nod to beauty and practicality.
Miss Cordelia Deremer died from injuries after being struck Wednesday night near Narrows Park on the National Pike. Her funeral is Sunday at 1 30 PM from the Narrows Park Methodist Episcopal Church with burial at Cresaptown. She was daughter of the late Randolph Deremer and lived in Cumberland where she worked as a marker at Cumberland Laundry. She is survived by her mother and six siblings and six step-siblings.
The Agricultural High School of Flintstone held its finals Thursday night in the Methodist Episcopal Church with about 280 attendees. Speakers included Philip W. Blake Cumberland Chamber of Commerce secretary, A Taylor Smith president, John S. McCauley Allegany County School Board member, County Superintendent John E Edwards and Assistant George M. Perdew. Prospective plans include a new building costing 10 000 to 12 000 dollars and an experimental farm. Graduates were Pansy Thelma Twigg William Leroy Frazee and Homer Franklin Bible.
Mrs J B G Roberts Jr hosted a Wednesday card party in Chase. George Wenrick and wife hosted a recent dance at their Fayette street home. Mr and Mrs Robert Grace of Pinto hosted a reception and dinner for Julia Grace and Carl Rowan of Pasadena. Judge and Mrs Robert Henderson hosted guests in Washington Street for Miss Helen Henderson of Philadelphia. Ridgeley Young People Society met with Pastor Rev White and wife at Joseph Lookabaugh’s home. Next meeting is July 12 at Miss Mary Murray’s Miller Avenue home.
Isaac O. Swaine and others transfer to the Board of School Commissioners of Allegany County for a lot on Baltimore Pike. Jacob S. Bane and wife convey a Frostburg lot to Thomas E. Morgan and wife. J Wilson Humbird and wife sell a lot on Elder Street to the Pentacosta Assembly for 300 dollars.
Orphana Court records show Margaret Close as executrix of Irene Brown estate with debts listed and a last will admitted for probate. J Orf's will admitted. Caroline Ort granted letters testamentary. Josiah Burket and H D Howler named administrators for Joseph Burket and Harry Howler estates. Jane Rankin executrix filed inventory and debts list.
Annie Jackson, colored, aged 70, died this morning at the County Home. Burial is planned for this afternoon at Allegany County Cemetery.
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