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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
6
The Cumberland Civic Club will meet at 3 pm tomorrow at City Hall to discuss new club projects. President Hanly urges full attendance and Creede W. Wilson will address the group on proposed work. Also notes include Shawnee Canoe Club reception details and various local social events with alumni and guests attending.
Dr. Theo Schondan, a graduate veterinary surgeon, opens his office and hospital at the Pennsylvania Hotel on North Mechanic street. A former Washington resident, he has served with the United States Government in his field.
Anna Hoffman 87, daughter of Mrs. Kate Brunette of Urbana, is under arrest in England as a German spy. Her sister Mrs. J. Melariand received a letter from Hoffman asking help for her release from Holloway prison. The stepfather Christopher Brunette has appealed to Acting Secretary Lansing for assistance.
Harrisburg reports the board of pardons refused to recommend a pardon for Helen Boyle who helped her husband James Boyle kidnap Willie Whitla from Sharon in 1908. Willie Whitla’s father and district attorney J. Mead Lininger opposed the move. Boyle serves 25 years, husband life.
The Navy Department sent Rear Admiral Caperton and the cruiser Washington from Vera Cruz to Cape Haitien with 700 bluejackets and 200 marines to counter revolutionary activities in Haiti. The French cruiser Descartes has already landed bluejackets there.
New York reports Anton Lang the Christus of the Oberammergau Passion Play is not in the army. Lang says he remains in Oberammergau and appeals to Americans to fund an orphans home for children of fallen soldiers. Only one actor from the play is wartime serving as John the Apostle.
The Court of Appeals upheld Cecil Starliper’s conviction for concealed weapons in Washington County. He was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction, though his term may be reduced to under 18 months from last December. Starliper, free on bond, had argued the state promised immunity in exchange for testimony in the Wingert case. His attorneys claim the immunity pledge led him to Cumberland and to testify, a key factor in the state’s case.
The state requires applicants to provide an accurate description sworn before a notary to prevent license lending. Hampshire County sees many license applications and the fee is five dollars.
Walter H. Hughes and Joseph H. McHugh are listed in filing records. Hughes assets total 225 dollars with 600 dollars in liabilities. McHugh filed a voluntary petition. William H. Cole named trustee. July 1 scheduled creditors meeting.
The Central Y M C A forms two clubs one for older members and one for boys. Both groups will travel up the river by motorboat twice weekly to a developing island beach. The boys sail in the afternoons while the senior club meets at 7 PM.
A resident declares candidacy for Alleghany County State's Attorney and seeks Republican primary support from fellow citizens. The message emphasizes securing influence and backing in the upcoming party contest.
Italian forces push toward Rovereto amid a widening front on the Austrian border. Gradisca and Goritz remain focal points as Istonozo defenses tighten, while a major Trentino battle is anticipated near Trent as Austrian withdrawals strain reinforcements. The Adige river parallels advance slowly in a war of maneuver.
Mrs. Catharine Himmler died Saturday evening and her funeral was held at 3 pm yesterday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Rev. Carl F. Bergner officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery with pallbearers H. U. F. Fiurshutz F. W. Flurshutz J. Adam Dehler John L. Miller Henry Vogle and John Schiller.
The notice lists several deeds transferring parcels on Hanover street and other streets. Wilbur V Wilson to Barnet Bene man in Maryland avenue. James Fuller receives a lot from the Consolidation Coal Co. Nelly C Sounder receives from Sarah A Sounder. George Grabenstein transfers to Katie Grabensteinland in Allegany County. Harry R Donnelly and Clarence I Ways swap Hanover street parcels. Albert A Doub transfers to Moses Walters on Gilmore street.
Henry Fresh announces his bid for Allegany County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries and seeks support from all voters in this declaration.
The coroner's jury investigating Roy Mellett's death near Everett Pa. found the accident unavoidable after his bicycle wheel slipped on an oiled road while attempting to avoid a car. James Porter of Easton and John Vilsack of Pittsburgh were released.
James Chapman announces candidacy for Allegany County Commissioner in the Republican primaries and seeks voter support from residents. The message is a formal campaign outreach to the electorate.
A candidate pledges to run for Judge of the Orphans Court subject to Republican pri maries and seeks support from James Patterson.
Full page plea urging voters to back Peter C McFarland for the office of Sheriff of Allegany. The communication emphasizes commitment to public safety and his candidacy.
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