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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1915

Page

8

Buckey Charged With Parole Violation Held in Abeyance

William Buckey faced a court hearing on parole breach after writing letters to local figures seeking back salary and a principal position. Judge Keedy kept the case in abeyance, warning Buckey and advising relocation to aid his mental condition.

Buckey Allegany County Academy John K. Edwards G. M. Perdew Lloyd Lowndes John 8. McCauley A. Taylor Smith

First Death Claim Heard in Allegany County

The Maryland State Industrial Accident Commission held its first ever hearing in Allegany County on a death claim for Mrs. Margaret Neilson of Welsh Hill Frostburg. The case concerns her son who died December 29 in a Georges Creek Coal Company mine at Lonaconing. Commissioner Wagaman presided and a decision was anticipated within a week.

Allegany County Maryland State Industrial Accident Commission Margaret Neilson Welsh Hill Frostburg Council Chamber City Mall Charles D. Wagaman Neilson Georges Creek

Yale-Harvard Rowing Meet Opens With Varsity Eight Victory

In London June 25 Yale wins the first Yale Harvard race as the second varsity eight defeats Harvard by half a length. Freshman race postponed after the eights as the main event is rowed this afternoon.

London Yale Crimson

Popular milliner drops from sight in Maeyersdale

Miss Emms May who ran a millinery shop in the J F Nagigle building on Main street vanished over a month ago while visiting Ohio. A clerk remained in charge until rent debts led to a landlord lien and sale, leaving creditors unpaid. Her father J S May is the largest claimant and relatives fear for her welfare with no clues to her whereabouts.

H. KB. Bittner Miss May J. 8 S. May Oegan

Second Hand Dealer Swartz Arraigned For Report Violations

Sam Swartz a Frederick Street second hand clothing dealer was arraigned in police court this morning on a charge of failing to report purchases to the police. He posted 25 dollars bail for a hearing before Justice Heck tomorrow afternoon. A Maryland Lunch Room waiter Andy Pappas had lost a suit of clothes later found at Swartz store. The suit was said to have been sold to Swartz by John Thornton who was alleged to have stolen it from Pappas.

Sam Swartz Frederick Street Justice Heck Andy Pappas Maryland Swartz John Thornton Pappas

Veterinarian Opens Hospital in City at Pennsylvania Hotel

Doctor Theo Schondau a graduate veterinary surgeon has opened an office and hospital at the Pennsylvania Hotel on North Mechanic Street. He brings extensive experience including service with the United States Government and is formerly from Washington DC.

Pr. Theo. Schondau Pennsylvania Hotel North Mechanic Street Dr. Schondau United States Washington, D. C

Hard Water Face Softener Recipe

A vintage remedy notes a simple mixture to soften very hard city water for facial use. Combine one ounce spirits of wine and one ounce ammonia with half a dram oil of ages. Add a few drops to the basin before applying.

Wallpaper Special at Five Cents A Roll

Ad lists wall paper sale with prices from two to five cents per roll. Offers savings on any grade and mentions Eylere at North Centre Street. Includes date April 9.

Eylere Centre St

Sixteen Now Can Dance in Gotham

The first glimpse of Miss Miller in New York came a year ago when she debuted as a toe-dancer on the Gay White Way. Her career faced a hurdle from the New York child labor law restricting under sixteen performers, yet she has danced since age four in other cities until last year.

New York Miss Miller

How To Avoid Fires Donts list from a safety notice

A safety guidance itemized list warns against common fire hazards. It covers avoiding open flames in closets and near gas fixtures, proper handling of ashes, waste paper and rags, avoiding gasoline cleaning in closed spaces, never attempting to find gas leaks with a light, and keeping matches and cigarettes properly stored. It urges inspection and vigilance across premises.

U S will point to evasion in British reply

Washington June 25 The United States will oppose Britain's denial of harming American trade and accuse Britain of evading the core issue that neutrals may trade freely with each other. Secretary Lansing will prepare the note next week for President Wilson's return from a vacation trip.

Washington Great Britain United States Lansing Wilson

Will Bares History of Evelyn Thaw to Clear White

New York report says attorney Cook plans to show Evelyn Nesbit Thaw manipulated events with Stanford White and Harry Thaw for money. He asserts White’s character will be cleared and promises to present Evelyn’s life starting from age thirteen in Pittsburgh to New York.

Evelyn Thaw New York Cook Stanford White Evelyn Nesbit White Evelyn Pittsburg

Big Motor Derby Opens at Chicago Speedway

Chicago dedicates its new two mile oval speedway with a 500 mile International Derby. Entrants include de Palma Oldfield Grant Burman and other top drivers. The race, postponed from last Saturday due to a streetcar strike, targets a crowd near 200000 as cars run on laminated wooden flooring with two by fours surface.

Chicago de Palma Oldfield Grant Burman

Marriage Licenses List From Pennsylvania Counties

William H. Turner and Margaret Birchall of Barnsboro Edward F. Rhine and Prudence R. Logan of Lewistown Charles C. Blangney and Virginia H. Dulane of Claysville George G. Stahley and Nancy Wright of McKeesport Pa.

William H. Turner Margaret Birchall Barnsboro Edward F. Rhine Prudence R. Logan Lewistown Charles C. Blangney Virginia H. Dulane Claysville George G. Stahley Nancy Wright McKeesport

Held For Stealing Clothes From Maryland Lunch Room

John Thornton colored was held in 250 dollars this afternoon by Justice Heck for the October grand jury action on a charge of stealing a suit of clothes from Andy Pappas at the Maryland Lunch Room.

John Thornton Justice Heck Andy Pappas Maryland

When Is a Cod a Whole Fish

Washington June 25 A post mortem demonstration on a salted codfish unfolds as a tariff clinic. Thomas J. Carroll removes backbone and skin to show differences between whole and skinned boned cod and aid interpretation of a tariff provision. Officials consider whether the fish is taxed as whole or skinned and boned.

Washington Thomas J. Carroll Great Packing Company A. J. Peters Treasury Department F. M. Halstead Division of Customs A. P. Gardner Massachusetts Henry M. Atwood Carl G. Young George H. Willey Guy Cunningham Halstead Board of Appraisers Carroll Mr. Peter Mr. Peters Slalstead Customs Division

Norwegians Headed Home From Norway Centennial

A special train carrying over 200 Norwegians passed through this city today on the Baltimore and Ohio system en route to Western cities. The travelers return from Norway's national centennial session held in June.

New York Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Norway

Local residents and visitors on summer travels and visits

Miss Ruth, Miss Kathryn, and Master Lynn Radcliffe of Elkins are visiting relatives here. Thomas O'Toole from St Mary's Seminary Baltimore is home on vacation at Mount Savage. Vandergrift party from Forest City, Pa., visits Forest City for the weekend. Several others plan trips to Uniontown, Connellsville, Baltimore and East.

Ruth Kathryn Lynn Radcliffe Elkins Thomas O’toole St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Mount Savage D. N. Vandergrift Forest City Bessie Glove Ruth Lynn Howard Welsh Vandergrift T. A. Cale Uniontown Connellsville Joseph Klawan S. E. Kline John. B. Williams The River Construction Company Leetaville Benjamin Mallin Galesburg, Ill Mallin J. H. Wilson Goethe Street F. C. Scott William and Vernon Grayville Ill Martinsburg Paw Paw James R. Bell Bessie Daugherty Philip Daugherty Madalene Daugherty Samuel Vaider Davis W. Va Cumberland

Real Estate Transfers Involve Edison Electric Illuminating Co

The New Central Coal Company of West Virginia transfers land along the National Pike to the Edison Electric Illuminating Company. Mrs Sophia Engle also transfers land in Allegany County to the Edison Electric Illuminating Company.

New Central Coal Company of West Virginia Edison Electric Illuminating Company National Pike Sophia Engle Allegany County

Society notes from Elkins and area events

Jame E. Welsh attended a first anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Lawrence J Smith in Elkins. A marriage reception for Miss Maude Donahoe and J Cleveland Bridges followed at the Donahoe home Pleasant Valley with many friends present. Also covered are a Central Epworth League social, Civic Club dance plans at the Potomac Club, a S I S H club shower for Nina Crane, and a St Pauls Lutheran Church picnic at Alleghany Grove with athletic sports led by A A Gould.

Jame E. Welsh Lawrence J. Smith Elkins Maude Donahoe J. Cleveland Bridges SS. Peter and Paul’s Father Chillian F. H. Donahoe Pleasant Valley Nellie Donahoe Lawrence Donahoe Nora Epley S. I. S. H. Club Terra Alta Iva Welch Nina Crane Klet Forman Floe Wise Blaine Tay Dickens Martinsburg Cumberland Hazel Fearer Faye Wolfe Evelyn Burke St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Allegany Grove A. A. Gould

Bartuscini Charged in Shooting of Lola Wetzel

Giovanni Bartuscini faced the court this afternoon on a charge of complicity in the shooting of Lola Wetzel on Springdale Street months ago. Police identified the outsider as the shooter. Lola Wetzel and Mary Thomas recognized him. Bartuscini was arrested by Officer Clarke and held for grand jury action in $500 bond.

Proposals for Baltimore Street regrading and paving

Notice to bidders for Cumberland Maryland sealed proposals to re grade curb and pave Baltimore Street. Due 9 30 am July 7 1915 at City Clerk’s Office. Creosoted wood block pavement 6000 sq yd. Plans from City Engineer with $10 deposit. Bid must include $100 certified check to Mayor and City Council. James P. Gaffney.

Cumberland Maryland Baltimore Street City Hall James P. Gaffney

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Buckey Keedy Board of Schoal Commissioners Henderson Com. Wagaman Gotham Miss Marilynn Mille Hopkins Gibson U.S George Garner Narrows Park Sts. Peter & Paul’s Church Central Epworth League Methodist Iepiscopal Church South George Street Leigh Hammond Civic Club Potomac Club Katherine and Laura Picking Genevieve Elliott Hazel Lemon Virginia Reed United Accessories Co N. Centre ST
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