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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
3
Fashion listing notes a range of white lingeries and dresses in ginghams lawns crepes voiles and dimities with sizes from 6 to 14 plus juniors 12 14 and 16. Also advertised automobile coats in linen beach cloth and linene with patch pockets and belt priced from 1 98 to 7 98.
Classified note lists trimmed hats priced in two tiers from 2.50 to 5.00 and 5.00 to 8.00 with 95 cents and 1.95 for 50 hats and 25 hats from 4.00 to 10. The brief ad implies a sale event with bulk quantities and varied color assortments.
Louis Lawson contractor reports notable progress since May on Grand avenue Second street Window street and other sites. Concrete bases curbing and brick work advance while sewer work across multiple streets nears completion. Market Street Bridge abutments finished and center pier on track with weather.
Secretary Daniels told Naval War College graduates in Newport that rapid changes in warfare require new ideas and weapons. He warned planes and submarines have kept the current great navy in seclusion since the war began and urged students to push innovations to make the US Navy supreme offensively and defensively.
The Gasters Military Band excursion from Connellsville to Pen-Mar on the Western Maryland Railway passed through Connellsville at 3 this evening. Over 350 passengers were aboard. The train left Connellsville at midnight and returned from Pen-Mar at the same time. A few passengers accompanied the train from Connellsville.
New York on June 26 notes the second Saturday race day drawing many yachtsmen to the lower bay. Events were open to yachts M and belom.
Fourth of July falls on Sunday and Monday will be observed as the holiday causing a general suspension of business.
Berlin reports gas bombs first used by the French and British. German statement says gas is employed only to drive the enemy from trenches. It notes Allied flooding of German trenches in Flanders to achieve a similar aim.
OCR fragment lists fabrics and home textiles with assorted sizes and prices. Items include 42 inch Ivanhoe gingham, 27 inch Linen Suiting, Devonshire Cloth, Bleached Sheet-Tie, Pillow Tubing, Pillow Tab, Red Lendaed Towels, and extra large red bordered duck towels priced per unit. Various partial prices and codes intersperse the list.
Listings for mop wringer and polishing accessories, straw table mats, toilet paper rolls, Saniflush cleaners, wax paper, bath tub seats, wax paper, brooms, sad irons, willow baskets in three sizes, wash boilers in two sizes, and assorted soaps with unit prices. Shop rules limit two brooms per customer. many items priced from fractions of a dollar.
Earl Cooper driving a Stutz led the field of twenty three machines in the international automobile race on the speedway at the end of the fiftieth lap. His average speed was eleven mph above De Palma’s ninety mile record at Indianapolis. Howard Wilcox in a Stutz was eliminated by a broken piston on the forty fifth lap.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Thomas Forney prominent Washington lawyer and a waiter confessed to aiding a murderous assault on Frank Schneider head of the Associated Candy Makers. The attack occurred in the Hotel Anderson corridor Wednesday midnight as Schneider, Fornys father in law, fought off the assailants. Police say the motive was to obtain seventy five thousand dollars of insurance and other money from Schneiders death.
In Elkins Harvey Daniels a 52 year old farmer is killed when a falling tree strikes a crosscut saw he carries on his shoulder driving the tool into his head fracturing the skull. He dies in a local hospital hours later. In Rowlesburg the cornerstone is laid for a new Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Dr King delivering the address. The brick church will include a 55 by 55 foot auditorium and basement rooms and is slated for dedication in September.
Our buying power enabled us to take advantage of an exceptional offer on a line of beautiful hand bags and silver cases. We offer the saving to travelers at 25 percent off regular value. About 65 new styles in various leathers priced from 2.00 to 15.00, all discounted. See window display.
Romney West Virginia June 26 The new brick edifice of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Fairview will be dedicated tomorrow. Rev J J Rives of Baltimore will lead the services and Rev J H Billingsley of Romney is pastor.
The Garrett Camp No. 44 Woodmen of the World will hold its annual memorial service in Oakland Maryland on Sunday and dedicate monuments in Pleasant Valley Cemetery to James W. Queer and Oliver M. Swires, late members. Colonel D. W. Thayer of Washington DC will deliver the address.
Pittsburgh authorities start Baby Week tomorrow to cut infant mortality among under one year olds. The plan, run with the Department of Health and charitable groups, aims to inform mothers with limited access to information on proper infant care during the first year.
Wardensville West Virginia June 26 dedication set for the mountain church four miles east of town on the road to Winchester. Speakers include Rev Dr Carlton D Harris of Baltimore and Rev H A Brown district superintendent. Size 86 by 32 feet with metal roof and ceiling. Mrs A H Ritter spearheaded the effort.
Thomas Reynolds opened fire inside a Penn Avenue Greek restaurant, wounding proprietor Mike Meletis and cashier Josephine Markowitz before firing at others. He was subdued and arrested. none of the injuries were serious.
In Oakland on June 26 delegates prepare for the opening session of the International Lord's Day Congress to promote one rest day weekly. President Wilson serves as honorary chairman with Alton B. Parker as chairman and many state governors as honorary vice chairmen among numerous participating organizations.
Government employees in Washington anticipate a one week countdown to the start of the annual Saturday half holiday schedule. This year the last 4:30 p.m. shift ends next Saturday with a 1 p.m. early closing, then a long weekend including Monday off for Independence Day.
J W S Cochrane transfers a tract of land in Allegany County to Thomas G Pownall. Continental Trust Company conveys an orchard at Green ay Dingle. Company transfers to Harry A Tet in the Dinele.
An idiosyncratic soup begins with cream of celery and grated cheese then serves with an oyster loaf, French fried potatoes, baked squash and a green tomato pie. Dessert options include a rice and raisin pudding and other homely dishes with step by step prep notes.
The Cumberland Press requests patrons and friends to phone in any news items or personals of interest. Readers are encouraged to share notices and updates with the paper to help compile local news. The request appears under the section labeled The iuditor.
Local society notes list residents and visitors in Hagerstown and nearby towns. Individuals from Berkeley Springs Cumberland Hancock Cleveland Winchester Peters burg and Fairdale drop names and locations while marriages births and travel plans are mentioned.
Potash deposits in Potter and Randall counties Texas are judged large enough for profitable extraction. University of Texas geology bureau notes brine and solid deposits akin to Germany. Domestic supply could reduce reliance on German imports worth about 10 million dollars annually.
A compilation of names and residences of couples entering marriage or listed in wedding notices. Partners include Chauncy T Lippencott and Cora E Wonders of Waynesburg Pennsylvania, William Wilson and Mary R Ab bott of Dixonville Pennsylvania, Irwin Hensel of Claysburg Pennsylvania and Esther M Biddle of Roaring Springs Pennsylvania, John M James and Evelyn Uphold of Gilmore Maryland, Samuel L Logsdon and Maude E Boone of Altoona Pennsylvania, Robert J Sysler and Brinton M Charlet of Altoona Pennsylvania, Alfred Padgett and Bessie B Fischer of Cumberland Maryland, Samuel B McFarlane and Elizabeth Stevenson of Gilmore Maryland, Alvan B Clem of Keyser West Virginia and Maude B Crabtree of Piedmont West Virginia.
Miss Mamie Albaugh longtime housekeeper to Bishop Owen B Corigan of St Gregorys Catholic Church Baltimore died Thursday afternoon after a fall down stairs at 1528 Baker Street Baltimore. She was born in Frederic and lived in Baltimore for many years.
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