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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

6

Work of West African missions described by Father O'Sullivan

Father O Sullivan, formerly of Cairo, Egypt, drew a large Cumberland audience with color slides and stories from Ireland Egypt and West Africa. He noted high mortality among West Africa missionaries but highlighted the enduring growth of missions and mercy work across the Guinea Coast. Attendance was free with a $200 voluntary offering. He speaks again tonight at St Marys Hall South Cumberland and next Sunday in Frostburg.

Father O’sullivan Cumberland Carroll Hall Bd. J. O'Sullivan Cairo Egypt Ireland West Affrica St. Mary’s Hall South Cumberland Valley of the Nile Pyramids Palm Grove East Emerald Isle Killarney Glengariff Wielland Cork Hig Society Equatorial Africa Guinea West Africa

Temper and Temperament And The Dangers Of A Quick Temper

The article urges readers to curb a quick temper, arguing it is a vice not a virtue. It warns against bragging of temper, notes artists’ misused views of temperament, and calls for self restraint. It emphasizes that temper grows and must be fought continuously to avoid vulgar loss of control.

Opened Vacation Camp For Girls By Anne Morgan

Miss Anne Morgan opens a camp for working girls in Sterling Forest Greenwood Lake New Jersey with twenty members already encamped and full quota expected. The club funds cover rowing swimming woodcraft fishing and nature study and headquarters at 38 West Thirty-ninth Street serves as social center with a one dollar per year tax and savings deposits for vacations.

New York Anne Morgan J. P. Morgan Sterling Forest Greenwood Lake N. J West Thirty-ninth Street

Stockholders Meeting Notice for Railway Company

Annual meet of stockholders at the company office on Second Street Maryland at 10 o'clock on Monday. Directors to serve for one year and other business to be transacted. Advertisement appears January 21 to 31.

Railway Company Fcomp More Street Slecond Maryland CHASG

Transparent hats and organdie fashions of 1915

The Women’s Corner surveys summer style with transparent hats revealing hair and faces, organdie fabrics praised for sheer elegance, and stockings cycling between gauze and wool. It notes black and white checks for sportswear and hints at risque sheer blouses and lace absence.

New York She Prehrs

Judge Motter Leaves Estate to Ten Children

The will of Judge John C. Motter filed in Frederick Orphans' Court estimates the estate at 40000 to 65000 dollars. Executor Arthur D. Willard. Dated October 19 1914 with codicil April 2 1915. Provisions include tombstones and specific bequests to Lola, Roger, Bessie, Aime, Helen Motter with shares of the residue among the children. Witnesses H. B. Felton and Mary E. Atkinson.

John C. Motter Orphans’ Court Frederick Arthur D. Willard Lola Alan Motter Roger Motter Lola Motter Bessie Motter Aime Motter Helen Motter H. 8. Felton Mary E. Atkinson

Movie Picture Battles Tuberculosis in Urban Tale

New York June 21. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis enlists cinema in the fight against consumption. The Universal Film Co shows The White Terror in 38 cities, depicting Boyd a political boss who finances a fake cure, buys the Clarion, plans arson, but reforms after his daughter falls ill and Brand exposes him.

New York National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Universal Film Co Boyd The Clarion Matthew Brand Brand Everytown

Exterminating the Wild Horses in White Pine Country

Report from Ely in November indicates over 200 wild horses have been shot in White Pine County in recent days as ranchers press a campaign to purge the roaming bands. Wild bands of 40 to 75 horses are controlled by a single stallion, and vaqueros rarely capture one unharmed. The European war has sparked demand for Nevada California mustangs, with Garderville cowboys planning to capture and sell larger animals.

Ely White Pine Nevada Nevada-California Garderville

Cumberland Vital Statistics Week Ending June 19 1915

Vital statistics for Cumberland report births and deaths. It lists numerous newborns with parent names and genders, followed by several deaths with ages and dates in St Cloud Minnesota. The piece also notes peddler licensing requirements in St. Cloud including state and county licenses and the risk of losing deposits.

Cumberland Andrew and Lorette Sullivan Warren D Carrie Rickey William H Ethel F. W. Baxley Jen, L Anne W. Huff Salvaten Anna Crititoraza James F Eva N. Hager Andrew J Addie Lewis James and Laura Smith Charles H Mary M. McCray Floyd E Minnie Stickley George W Maude Twigg Maude Nolan Charles L Marion C. Schonter Annie Elizabeth Kinsman Clarence Milton Hinkle Sarah Mel St. Cloud Minn Stearns Benton Sherburn

Convention Opens on Tips and Labor Wages for Colored Cooks

Atlantic City June 21. The Consolidated Colored Cooks Waiters Bellmen and Porters Association of America opens a convention to discuss the growing tendency to snub black workers. Topics include tips working hours compensation and related issues.

Atlantic City N. J Consolidated Colored Cooks Porters’ Association of America

Chinese Commercial Commissioners Visit Cleveland

China's honorary commercial commissioners headed by Cheng Hieun Chane were entertained by Cleveland's Chamber of Commerce on June 18. The delegation toured local utilities and industries, reflecting strong ties with the city.

Cleveland Ohio China Chamber of Commerce Cheng Hieun Chane

Couple convicted of second degree murder in Preston County

Mina Pyles and his wife Cora were found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Alonzo Pyles in the woods near Howenville Preston County. They contend Alonzo died by his own hand after marital troubles, despite their alleged attempts to prevent him from shooting himself.

Grafton W. Va Mina Pyles Cora Pyles Alonzo Preston County Howenville Kingwood Alonzo Pyles

New Navy Yard Commandant Assumes Philadelphia Post

Captain John J. Knapp formerly with the Naval Examining Board in Washington today assumed duties as Commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard at League Island. He succeeds Rear Admiral William S Benson who becomes Chief of Naval Operations.

Navy Yard Philadelphia John J. Knapp United States Naval Examining Board Washington Philadelphia Navy Yard League Island Knapp William 8. Benson

Morris heirs plan land grant claim across several states

Big Lott prepares as Williamson West Virginia Judge Sampselle and W N Enoch meet in the state with Springfield Ohio to file on lands claimed as patents to Robert Morris from Virginia in 1796. An heirs organization formed after a Springfield gathering argues the grants cover up to 1 000 000 acres across Buchanan and Tasewell counties and other sites, with coal potential and multihundred million dollar value through wide territories.

Morris Virginia Morris Heirs Springfield Ohio

Peace Pageant in Lexington Marks Century of Peace

After four years of planning the townsfolk of Lexington Mass complete preparations for a four night pageant celebrating a century of peace between the United States and Great Britain. Hundreds of visitors arrive as the show unfolds in a natural amphitheatre near the Revolutionary War battlefield.

Lexington Mass United States Great Britain

Candidate for State's Attorney in Alleghany County

A candidate declares intent to run for State's Attorney in Alleghany County and seeks support from Republicans in the upcoming primaries. The message emphasizes earnest appeal for fellow citizens and party backing.

Allegany County

Allegany County Nomination Bid Calls for State's Attorney

William G. Walsh announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney and seeks the support of Allegany County citizens at the upcoming primary.

William. Walsh Allegany County William GC Walsh House of Delegates

Price announces candidacy for Allegany County Commissioner

John J. Price announces his run for County Commissioner of Allegany County and seeks support from Republican voters ahead of primaries. He states the decision rests with the party and encourages all voters to consider his candidacy.

John G. Merrbach Allegany County John J. Price Henry Fresh James Chapman the Orphans Court James Parson House of Delegates Henry A. Bachman William Thompson Arthur F. Smith Robert M. Hutcheson

Henry Fresh Seeks Allegany County Treasurer Post

Henry Fresh, a Republican candidate in Allegany County, runs in the primary race for county treasurer. The message urges Frostburg voters to support Fresh in the county election.

Henry Fresh

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