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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
6
A Cumberland ad promotes merchants issuing Cash Savings Checks that face value equals the purchase price. Customers pay cash, receive checks, deposit at Commercial Savings Bank to earn 3 percent interest, effectively costing 97 cents per dollar spent. The ad urges readers to use the program now across listed stores.
Laura V. Reeder sues John W. Hixon seeking alimony for support post divorce, arguing unpaid contributions for wife and child support since dissolution. Peter Garrett case versus Garrett County for alleged road injuries ends with defendant verdict. Elizabeth Barnsworth seeks divorce from Thomas C. Barnsworth, married 1902 in this city.
El Paso May 18 reports say General Antonio Villa, brother of the northern leader, was shot in the head and likely fatally wounded during a political dispute in a public place. seven others were killed, including some Villa officers, in the city affair.
Georgia A. Burney, colored, won a verdict of $3,500 against the Western Maryland Railway Company for injuries sustained in February 1913 when a passenger train collided with a Preigi train at Charleston. The jury deliberated an hour and a half. The verdict fell short of the $10,000 damages asked.
The Frostburg Colts prepare to host the Demons in a second meeting this season after rain postponed last Thursday. Manager Russler plans Lefty Smith on the mound with Brode catching, while Ehmling likely starts for Frostburg and catcher Cooley arrives from the Pittsburgh Federal squad to debut for the Devils.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown to Charles H Corwell of Hagerstown and Anna B Weaver of Hancock. Miss Weaver is the sister of Joseph E Weaver, proprietor of the Arlington Hotel.
An advertisement announces an auction sale of all stock and fixtures of the Cumberland Hardware Company at 55 Baltimore Street. George Louis Eppler and Fuller Barnard Jr., Trustees, conduct the sale to the highest bidder. Items include hardware sporting goods farming implements and builders supplies.
Apple trees in Allegany and Washington counties suffer severe blight with many orchards affected. D. L. Davidson of Hagerstown notes widespread damage after inspecting several holdings. In other news, James Ryan held on charges of attempted felonious assault on Mrs. Ollie Lee. he claims contractor ties to New York and uses aliases James Palmer and James Moran.
Allegany County Federation of Women's Clubs to hold May 22 joint session in Lonaconing. About five hundred women from Civic Clubs and allied societies expected for a full day of credentials, addresses, reports, and health advocacy. Luncheon at New Maryland Hotel with prominent local leaders and a 2:30 program featuring Dr. Lillian Welsh and Dr. S. J. Fort.
Advertisement from Eylers at 30 N Centre St promotes wall paper sale with specials at 2, 3, 4 and 5 cents per roll and a line of golds at 5 cents.
The Natural Gas Association of America opened its tenth annual convention at Music Hall in Cincinnati with several hundred delegates and more expected tomorrow. The three day sessions will center on conserving the nation’s natural gas supply. James T. Lynn of Detroit presides.
A special meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the Central Y M C A to take up several important matters.
At the Antietam Fire Company reel team meeting in Hagerstown on May 18 they voted to skip the June meet in Lonaconing due to railroad fare and prize costs. They will instead join events on July 4 in Hagerstown and plan a likely trip to Shippensburg in September for entries.
Ralph D. Hess son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hess of Laurel Point wed Ethlynde Pearl Dent daughter of Mrs. Ama Dent of Granville in Cumberland Maryland on Saturday at 1 30 PM. The ceremony was performed by Rev David G Pile pastor of Kingsley M E Church. The couple left for Maryland Gretna Green on the last train Friday night.
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