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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press announces pricing and delivery details including one year at 3.00 in advance. The Cumberland Press Inc provides advertising rates on application and lists contact at 109 Baltimore street with phone numbers 592 and 593.
A Boston Herald analysis notes a shift in caricatures of graduates as education broadens into democracy. The piece argues today’s alums face keen competition, making old conceits less effective and suggesting cartoons should reflect greater humility and practical realities.
The text argues that enduring peace cannot be built on fear or violence and that nations will eventually trust in love, not weapons, with Bryan hailed as a hero of peace facing opposition from war supporters. It envisions a day when critics hide their heads and peace prevails through steadfast moral courage.
The Panama Pacific Fair will mint commemorative gold coins, with a total output of 25,000 pieces. The first issue will include 8,000 fifty dollar pieces.
A discussion notes a future coin selling at full premium bearing a male portrait rather than a traditional female figure. The design commemorates labor's role in nation building and workers who built the Panama Canal. The face is likely composite with expected racial commentary.
Queen Sophia of Greece and Grand Duchess Marie of Luxembourg are among figures noted for birthday anniversaries. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Robert M. Lafollette are listed with birthplaces and ages, as well as John Glennon, John McCormack, Dr. Livingston Farrand, Roger Bresnahan, and Ray Morgan with origins and ages.
A historical column recalls 1816 when Napoleon joined his troops with the vow to conquer or perish. It notes 75 years ago the Pennsylvania ship of the line, with 120 guns, as the era’s mightiest US Navy vessel.
Community event at Riverside Park features readings of classic anthems and minstrel era songs. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner and Old Black Joe with crowd participation.
A concise proverb attributed to La Fontaine reflecting that skill and character reveal themselves through the quality of one’s labor. The saying emphasizes practice, craft, and honest effort as proofs of ability.
William F. Coale and directors Carl Hetzel and John Hamilton of the George's Creek Coal Company journeyed to its Logan County coal mines in West Virginia for an inspection. A Davis Coal and Coke Company staff meeting in the area was led by president A W Callaway with superintendents and officials from all state and West Virginia mines attending.
The commencement exercises of St Patrick's High School will be held tonight at the Sisters of the Notre Dame section. Graduates include Catherine Maguire Mary McMullen Josephine Walsh Frances Clark Fisher Colleta Sebold Cecelia McHugh and Angela May.
William Wishart of Moundsville, head of five generations and oldest Odd Fellow in the state, died Sunday at his daughter’s home on Eighth Street. Born February 10, 1824, he was 91 and among Moundsville’s oldest residents by four days. He helped build the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and repaired lines after the Civil War, and he was a longtime friend of Hon. Henry G. Davis.
Baltimore Twelfth ward Democratic leaders are urged by Mayor Preston to nominate his secretary Robert E. Lee for the House of Delegates. Harry H. Mahool, brother of former Mayor J. Barry Mahool, represented the ward in the last session.
A wartime era style tribute exhorts Maryland to stand fearless for life and death. It recalls Carroll and Howard, praising chivalry and duty as the Old Line bugle and drum sound.
The five passenger Fiat owned by Elmer J. Cook of Towson Maryland, former Maryland legislator, was damaged beyond repair when it caught fire on State road near Boonsboro yesterday around 11 o clock. The vehicle was valued at $2800.
West Virginia readers learn Bishop George W. Peterkin cannot attend the Episcopal council meeting owing to illness. Ambler reads his message praising the bishop’s decades of service, leadership, and moral influence across religious civic and social life in the state.
President Wilson speaks before 5 000 at the Treasury front Flag Day ceremony. He ties Americas heart to the worlds, vows America will honor traditions and praises the founders as sober, steady men.
Maude F. Deremer and John R. Clise file circuit court suits against Emanuel Johnson alleging his automobile struck them on the National Pike near Narrows Park on June 9. Deremer seeks 10000 dollars and Clise 5000 dollars for damages. Finley C. Hendrickson and Walter C. Capper represent plaintiffs.
George H Longerbeam owner of the Stafford Cafe sends four horses to Dawson Pennsylvania to train for races beginning August 3. The team includes pacers King George and Charlie L and trotters Mary L and Virginia Girl. Longerbeam travels with the horses and will return home the next day.
Chicago reports traction officials reversing plans to run no cars and launching elevated trains on a five minute schedule at 10 oclock amid potential trouble. Cumberland Vital Statistics list births and deaths for the week ending June 12 with counts by color and sex.
In Winnsboro South Carolina on June 14 Sheriff Hood six deputies and several citizens were wounded while resisting a mob attempting to lynch a Black man. The mob killed the sheriff and the captive, despite officers sacrifices.
The county court admitted the will of Elizabeth Stehley to probate. Dated May 10, 1918 the document names real estate in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Hagerstown Maryland bequeathed to Frazer P. Stehley of Cumberland and John Z. Stehley, with household goods at Falling Waters to Kate and Maria Stehley. A codicil dated July 26, 1913 left Harrisburg property to all children share and share alike.
Marriage licenses issued for Philip F. Filsinger of Deer Park and Mary Ruge of Eckhart. William J. Connor and Annie M. Jane of Ada. Preston G. Hesselber and Margaret B. Shiffle of Johnstown. William L. Shalars and Mary E. Shroyer of Hyndman. Levon D. Proctor of Duquesne and Clara V. King of McKeesport. Dalls J. Emch and Carolina L. Wilson of Lonaconing. Benjamin H. Brant of Cumberland and Maud Roby of Lonaconing.
Continental Trust Company to Frederick Phillips transfers land at Green Ridge Maryland. Sell Bros. to J George Smith covers a Highland street lot. Robert R Henderson to J George Smith conveys Knox street lot. George H Hill to J George Smith Knox street lot for 760 dollars. William McClure Brotemarkle and husband to Dennis Bennett transfers land at Flintstone for 1200 dollars.
List of unclaimed letters for the period ending June 12 includes Mrs. W. D. Bennett Wirt Broke Regnal P. Bucy George D. Bushnell Tom Casseday O C Clark Cumberland P Co Irving M Felber Mr and Mrs Chas Frankland Dr Thos Hammerstein F H Hamilton Mrs Ottis Hawkins K L Hendricks two entries Jack Hoffman two entries Wiliam Lannen Gus Leif Mrs R J McCarty Mrs A S McClure Miss Katie McMullen Mrs Margaret McSerley Albert Manners Catherine May Miss Fay Moore W E Moore J W Smouse Mrs Zara Nicodemus Chas M O Laary W E Read Jas Robinette H J Stallings Dr J B Lane Roy F Thurston Charlie Tucker L C Ward O J Winslow
Ladies invited to a sale of valuable jewelry cut glass china and silverware at P J Smith Jewelry 2 with special accommodations provided for buyers. Callin welcome.
An advertisement offers wallpaper specials with low prices per roll, highlighting gold patterns at six cents and savings on any grade. Includes location 80 N Centre and April 6 publication tag.
A collage of humorous quips and observations from Anderson South Carolina. Jokes touch on insomnia, optimists, love and romance, everyday BCs, and playful wordplay. A light, local-paper style gag page with familiar columnist voice and familiar regional names.
The Circuit Court for Allegany County orders that the sale reported by J W Scott Cochran in the Mary Dixon versus Frank Troutman case be ratified and confirmed unless objections are filed by July 6 1916. A copy of this order must be published weekly in a county newspaper for three weeks before June 29 1916. The sale amount reported is 1650 dollars. ClerK Lloyd L Shaffer.
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