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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
8
Elkins West Virginia May 4 S H Watting has bought 400 acres of spruce and hemlock near Wymer and will start operations soon. He estimates about 4 000 000 feet of timber on the tract. S H Childs veteran lumberman has started mills near Beverly and expects a busy summer. He began in 1869 and plans to retire soon to his home in Fairmont.
Mr and Mrs John Zink host a birthday party for daughter Margaret's eighteenth birthday. Morrison Music Company treats its staff to a banquet at the Maryland Restaurant. Mr and Mrs John Cook celebrate daughter's fifth birthday in Rose Hill. Arbutus Club dance opens season at Narrows Park tonight. Alpine Club dance at St Peter's Pauls Church Thursday. Graduate Nurses' Association holds Daisy's Hall event May 11. Ladies Auxiliary of Central Y M C A meets tomorrow at 2 PM.
McMullen Bros announces a limited sale on Wednesday May 5 offering striped taffeta silk 36 inch wide at 63c per yard, ladies knit pants lace trimmed 26c, window screens 18x34 at 19c. Sale runs 10 to 11 o'clock with no phone orders filled.
After peeling onions, rub your hands with celery or parsley to counteract the odor. The tip suggests using herbs to neutralize lingering smells and keep hands smelling fresh after food prep.
Baltimore May 4 Examiner Eugene H Waters of the Interstate Commerce Commission arrived to hear complaints against railroads for alleged overcharging. The Wright Coal and Coke Co seeks 32.08 in reparations for a coal shipment to Middletown Maryland. The hearing showed a cheaper routing existed and the reparation request was expected to be granted.
Dr John A Watson of Piney Grove was acquitted by a jury of practicing medicine without a license. A medical graduate not a registered physician, he treated neighbors in emergencies only and did not take fees, being the region’s sole local physician.
Lewiston Idaho May 4 huge celebration honors the opening of the Dallas Celilo canal enabling uninterrupted navigation from the Pacific Ocean to Lewiston 497 miles and to Priest Rapids 450 miles Thousands of visitors attended a ceremony with a committee of U S senators congressmen and state governors and legislators from Pacific northwestern states in attendance.
Wilbur Rice and Jessie Dicken were married last evening at the bride's home with Rev. David G. Pile officiating. Fort Worth, Texas, May 4. A state brickmakers' association meeting planned to protest anticipated freight-rate increases affecting brick costs.
Entire 1915 Cadillac production sold. Demonstrator now for sale in like new condition after two months and only 2000 miles. Price 1500 dollars. Demonstration available by request or phone. Glisan's Garage. ma.3l-w.
The county agent outlines seed potato growing tips including deep, loose seed beds, weekly shallow harrowing to destroy weeds, and maintaining dust mulch for moisture. He cautions delaying planting, favors late seed plant at midsummer, and endorses a fertilizer formula of 2.8 with broadcast application. Seed arrival expected May 20 to June 1. notices will follow.
Mrs William Wilkes dies at St Josephs Hospital on May 1 1915 at 1030 p m aged 33 wife of William Wilkes Funeral from Crossman Street South Side with requiem high mass at St Michaels Church at 9 am Friends invited to attend
Advertisement notes this week specials on porch swings and chairs at Peoples Furniture Store run by Jos H Reinhart with all prices and styles advertised.
An advertisement offers wallpaper specials at 2 3 4 and 5 cents per roll with a mention of golds at 5 cents. It promotes saving money on any grade of paper and directs readers to Eylers at 30 North Centre Street.
Baltimore tenor Hobert Smock will be soloist for a benefit concert at Carroll Hall Cumberland May 18 in aid of the Y M C A public library. The Glee Club rehearsals have been excellent and locals expect a high class musicale from a praised artist.
Vital statistics from Cumberland list births for the week ending May 1 1915. Couples include M E F and Katherine Mullen with a son and John L Fisher with Judy B as a son, and multiple other couples welcoming sons and daughters.
Our offer promotes Quality China from the Limoges China Company, described as pioneers in their line in America. The note emphasizes the brand's heritage and leadership in domestic porcelain markets.
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