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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
6
Washington June 17 Mer Secretary Bryan's second installment in The Causeless War appears today. He discusses war's selfish foundation and moral prep, praising a President who sets a good example for the nation in these perilous times and warns against leadership inflamed by false warphilosophy.
Reports say Mosciska on the Przemysl Lemberg line has fallen as Austro German units press toward Lemberg. Von Mackensen hopes to seize Lemberg by July 1 despite Russian fortifications and natural defenses. Heavy fighting continues across the Galician front with gains claimed by the Austro German side.
Inter mediate and junior classes plan an all day hike to Evitts creek with lunch carried by each boy. William Lewis, assistant secretary, leads the hikers. A large relay race between Central Y M C A boys and Keyser High School students will take place on a June date from Keyser to the city, with teams of 100 runners each covering 410 yards per leg.
Baltimore financial institutions prepare for semi annual interest and dividend disbursements on July 1. Local agents expect over 6 million dollars to be disbursed, with Baltimore investors receiving more than 4 million from out of town sources. About two thirds of the total may stay in the city for investment as dealers prepare offerings to attract funds.
A Wednesday afternoon blaze leveled the Hagerstown Mantel and Furniture Company and the Duplex Brush Company, in a Cumberland Valley Railroad Co building. Losses totaled $16,000 with partial insurance. machinery and stock were destroyed, fireman Albert Brenner was injured.
Mrs Mary L Peltier files bill for divorce from Anthony Peltier alleging desertion since 1910. They wed in Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1903. Attorney for plaintiff is Harry R Donnelly.
Vance Peel, foreman of 16 steel workers on Cleveland’s new 4.5 million bridge, was killed when a steel span buckled. Three workers died, twelve others injured after the fall of 70 feet.
The annual convention of West Virginia postmasters will be held in Parkersburg on August 5 and 6. Officers include J. W. Dingess Huntington president Simms Powell Parkersburg vice president Floyd B. Brown Bluefield secretary and W. W. Irwin Wheeling treasurer.
The body of 19 year old Mary Olivius, whose parents live near New Bohemia, was found in a pond feeding the Peters burg city reservoir. She is believed to have committed suicide by jumping into the stream, having voiced a lack of desire to live. A coroner's inquest will be held.
The Brunswick I O F Picnic to be held in Brunswick park tomorrow features a parade of fraternal orders and Sunday schools. The all day event starts at 9 30 a m with speeches and music. Howard Marvin Jones chairs the meeting and Z T Brantner of Martinsburg delivers the welcome address.
J W S Cochrane and W C Welsh trustees transfer lot on Pennsylvania avenue to Patrick L Feeney. Dora E Bowers and husband deed a Westernport Maryland lot to James Ray and wife. Continental Trust Company transfers to Susan C Roachland at Green Ridge.
Wood's Seed Potatoes are chosen seed kept in cold storage to stay vigorous for late planting. Read Wood's Crop Special for prices and info on Potatoes for late planting, Cow Peas, Soja Beans, Millet, Crimson Clover and more from T W Wood & Sons Seedsmen, Richmond Virginia.
Jere H. Wheelwright, president of Consolidation Coal Company, is elected to the Eu taw Savings Bank board in Baltimore, replacing the late David Hutzler. He already serves on Continental Trust Company’s board and may tilt further toward local financial duties. Hayden chairs the bank as president.
Washington Pa June 17 The new president Dr Frederick W Hinitt told the General Alumni Association at the annual dinner that the college aims to raise 2 5 million dollars within 10 years to fund its plans and he urged alumni to cooperate with college officials.
Miss May Virginia Fuss, daughter of P. H. Fuss of near Johnson Town West Virginia, wed Rev. Mason Alfred Keesecker of Paw Paw yesterday afternoon. The ceremony at the bride’s home was performed by Rev. C. C. Archer of Hedgesville. The groom, a young M E minister, is in charge of the Paw Paw church. Both families are well known. The couple will reside in Paw Paw.
Mrs Martha Millholland Wharton Thompson and her daughter Miss Nancy Wharton were honored at a reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Thomas B McDonald at 2 Prospect Square last evening. About 125 guests attended to celebrate Mrs Thompson turning 85 with the aunt of the late James A Millholland and great aunt to Mrs McDonald among the receiving line.
A sequence of listed individuals and their spouses from multiple towns including Ruffsdale, Alverton, Lonaconing, DuBois, Washington DC, New Germany, Oldtown, Coalport, Altoona, Hyndman, Meyersdale, Cumberland, Ridgeley and Point Marion. The text appears to catalogue marriage license applicants or related notices with their corresponding residence towns.
The Brunswick town tested a new fire alarm whistle installed at the Baltimore & Ohio shops. Superintendent J P Himes oversaw the setup to replace confusion between town and railroad alarms, noting the whistle’s rising then falling tone is audible across the town.
Clarksburg June 17 J H Henderson of the Henderson Brothers Lumber Company is appointed sales manager of the Kendall Lumber corporation with a $10000 yearly salary. He will leave Saturday to establish an office in Denver or Salt Lake City to oversee an Oregon tract of 1 000 000 000 feet of timber across 15000 acres and settle there.
The Cumberland Press asks readers to telephone personals and any news items to the paper. The Editor invites items of interest from patrons and friends.
Local residents travel to Frederick Maryland and distant cities for visits and business. Many return home while others set off on trips to Pittsburgh Detroit Baltimore and Washington. A hospital report notes several medical procedures and a major note on British airship plans.
Auction at P J Smith Jewelry Co offers both ladies and gentlemen watches at remarkably low prices. Two sale rounds at 2 and 7 p m draw shoppers to the store.
Two Red Cross nurses Miss M. F. Bowman of Chicago and Miss M. F. Farley of New York were thanked by the Czar in Kiev after serving four months in a Russian hospital. They traveled from Kiev to Siberia and on to Harbin and Peking before returning to America aboard the Shinyo Maru.
An advertisement offers the newest eight styles of ladies' splen did writsts at half price, priced originally at 1.00 now 60 cents. The offer highlights a clear discount and limited time sale.
Miss Florence E. Ditto and W Frances Little, both of Hancock, wed at St Marys Church Hagerstown with nuptial mass. Bride in blue crepe de chine with orange blossoms bouquet. Attendants Mrs A Leo Cahill and J Philip Aaron. Mr and Mrs Little to reside in Hancock. Bride previously a Hancock teacher. Also Frederick Wilson Folk wed Bessie Ellen Durst at First M P parsonage Grantsville Md by Rev J L Ward.
Cleveland probate court weighs the inventory of Mathias Wirtz as administrator. The inscription reads all hens are of age and there is no widow. The case centers on the unusual testamentary note found in the estate records.
Gist Blair of Silver Springs may again seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the Sixth District. He conferred with Republican leaders in Frederick yesterday and attended the funeral of Judge John C. Motter.
Congressman at large Howard Sutherland rejects Baltimore Sun report of his candidacy. He states no bid has been announced and promises a signed statement when he runs, aiming to gauge GOP sentiment in coming months.
On Monday at 2 o clock a special sale of china will be held at P J Smith Jewelry Co. Auction offers dinner sets and fancy china with special seating for ladies. Advertisements note theTime Monday afternoon at 2 o clock.
A hopeful candidate announces a bid for Albany County State's Attorney and earnestly seeks the backing and influence of fellow citizens in the upcoming Republican primaries.
John J. Price announces candidacy for County Commissioner of Allegany County. He seeks support from Republican primary voters and emphasizes respectful engagement with all voters.
Henry Fresh announces candidacy for County Treasurer in Allegany Republican primaries and seeks voter support from all residents.
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