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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
5
Berlin dispatch notes London chemists doubt Britain can cover the deficit in chemicals caused by the German trade interdiction. Observers warn England lacks a German-like dye industry while urging caution on plans to build one, and praise Germany’s deep scientific base and university system.
Rita Jolivet recalls Frohman dying at Kingstown Ireland after explosion with one wave washing over. she survived while Frohman drowned. Mrs. Lines reports Alfred Vanderbilt rescuing children at Palm saloon scene, directing attendants to find youngsters before joining boats, then disappeared amid chaos.
A dozen of Europe’s top cyclists sail aboard the Rochambeau to join the summer race at Sheepshead Bay Velodrome. Notables include George Seres, France’s fastest pace follower, and Thornwald Ellegaard, the Danish rider with six world championships.
Newton New Jersey May 11 George Niter of Stanhope marks his 107th birthday today. He says every family member nears a century in age. Niter still walks to church Sundays and retains full faculties except in very bad weather.
Mies Ketella Redmond Macbeth known as Mies Macbeth, a 30 year public school teacher in Allegany county, died at 9:30 PM at her home 26 South Allegany Street after a brief illness. She was daughter of Rev. Dr. James FE Macbeth and Sarah Redmond Macbeth, sister of James E. Macbeth and Jessie E. Hackett, and aunt to Ralph Macbeth Iman. Funeral in First Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 3:30 PM with burial in the church cemetery. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
Patrons and friends of The Cumberland Press are urged to telephone personal news items to the paper. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated by the Editor.
Mrs. W. B. Blackwell returned to Hagerstown after visiting her sister Mrs. G. S. Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson announce the arrival of a son on Saturday. Mrs. Johnson was Eleanor Charles before her marriage.
The Graduate Nurses Society of Allegany Hospital hosts a card party and dance this evening at Daisy's Hall to support the hospital improvement fund. The W C T U holds its regular semi monthly meeting at St John’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday May 12 at 2 30 p m with important questions to discuss.
On Wednesday May 12 from 10 to 11 McMullen Bros will offer prices on fabrics and dress goods. Floral and embroidered waist silk 36 inches wide at 50c. White Ratine Dress Skirting 27 inches wide at 12 a yard. Dress Crepe 27 inches wide floral designs at 4 4c a yard. No phone orders filled.
An advertisement offers wallpaper specials at 2 3 4 and 5 cents per roll with a line of gold wallpapers also at 5 cents. The message promises saving money on any grade of paper and directs readers to Eylers at 30 North Centre Street.
Beginning Wednesday at 9 am McMullen Bros offers all ladies and misses suits at half price. Prices listed include 35.00 suits for 17.50 and 80.00 suits for 40.00. the ad promises the finest showing in the city and quality workmanship.
Jos H Reinhart announces a weekly sale featuring porch swings and chairs in all styles and prices. Includes special values and wide selection for outdoor use. Sale runs this week only at Peoples Furniture Store.
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