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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
3
Blaser to meet General Superintendent F. E. Blas at Romney on the morning train to discuss peach train movements for the upcoming fruit season. He has no information yet on the quantity of peaches to be shipped over the Petersburg Romney line and seeks shippers’ input.
The mayor issued a Fourth of July warning urging residents to avoid explosives and fireworks to prevent injuries and property damage. Police will enforce city ordinances to ensure a safe and sane celebration. Real estate transfers and a non-jury term of Allegany county court are noted in brief.
General George W. Curtin and his son Harry B. Curtin lead a push to construct a 42 mile railroad linking Summerville to Charleston. The route would pass through Gauley Coal and Land Company timberland for about 28 miles. Gauley Coal and Land Co refuses rights of way. Judge Jake Fisher’s committee will inspect routes for possible condemnation.
London reports two Norwegian ships, the sailing vessel Cambuskenneth and the steamer Gjeso, sunk in British waters by German submarines. Crews were landed safely. Cambuskenneth was bound from Portland Oregon to Liverpool, with eight Germans among the submarines’ crew.
A ledger of names pairing individuals from multiple towns including Cumberland Es tella Jackson Flintstone Williamsburg Bellefonte Oldfields Westernport McKeesport Johnstown Butler Coraopolis Imperial Cumberland Md Lonaconing Beaverdale Wilmore Eckhart Yale Summit Punxsutawney and others shows numerous marriages and potential matrimonial notices across Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia.
Shawnee Canoe Club celebrated its nineteenth annual reception on Tuesday night with commodore J L Griffith presiding. The event featured dancing and card games.
Washington reports Brood VI cicada, the 17 year locust, returning after 17 years with sightings from the Hudson to the Mississippi and as far south as Georgia. Experts urge protective measures for nurseries and orchards, including bagging insects, pruning wounded limbs, and applying grafting wax.
Altoona June 30 Dewey Swisher aged 17 of Juniata bet he could drink 10 glasses of doctogged cider. He won but soon after was found in paroxysms of acute mania, needing three strong men to restrain him and a physician's care.
Dr Meyer-Gerhard argues the American press has not remained neutral and that many Americans show interest in Germany. He notes German organizations gain friends and influence public opinion amid ammunition debates.
Mrs. Enoch M. Pettie and her children of 9 Plum Street are visiting Mrs. Pettie’s parents Mr and Mrs R M Stalnaker in Elkins. James Welch, formerly a guest of Dr and Mrs J J Kauffman, has returned home to Cumberland.
M George Neis son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Neis of Greenstreet wed Miss Ethel Wigger daughter of James B Wigger Allegany Grove at St Patrick's Church with Ralph Sell and Miss Ruth Wigger as attendants A wedding feast followed at the bride's parents home in La Vale In a second wedding Rev A J Conlon united Francis A Tole son of Mr and Mrs F A Tole Sr with Miss Bertham Burke daughter of J F Burke Also noted Mr and Mrs Tole will reside at 58 Williams Street and make a visit to the East Later a plan to transfer prisoners including Lloyd Wilson George Lytle and Chick Kittle from Bilkins jail to Philippi jail for murder and robbery charges is announced.
Bank statement from Citizens National Bank in Cumberland Maryland dated June 23 1915. It lists assets including due from reserve agents in other cities checks on local banks and lawful money in the bank. The report shows total coin and certificates and redemptions with the U S Treasurer.
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