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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
3
An old style advertisement lists 100 pieces of extra quality ribbons in patterns and colors with values from 25c to 5e. It highlights 25c hairbow ribbons, silk warp rib bonds with Latin stripes, 5-inch silk hair bow ribbons, and 10c neat check ribbons in black white blue white and pink white. Also mentions dress fabrics at 39c.
A faded sale page lists Ladies' gauze vests and lace trimmed pants at fractions of a dollar, boys socks, screen doors and window screens, gas or electric shades, and various nickel kettles. Household items such as toilet paper and laundry soaps are offered at reduced prices with multiple small discounts across items.
Paris fashion writers report in May that mourning attire dominates shop windows with sable gowns veils and widow caps. Even children wear crepe outfits as couturiers push ultra sombre styles while inspectors enforce work-hour laws amid a broader review of legal compliance.
John Strohmer of Baltimore was found guilty in Criminal Court Part 2 of violating Section 15 of the Ten Hour Law for Women by failing to post the law and working hours in his mercantile establishment. He was fined $5 plus costs.
The Circuit Court for Allegany County Maryland orders Lydia E. Henderson to publish notice to Charles G. Henderson to appear or show cause why a divorce a vinculo matrimoni should not be granted. The case notes adultery and residence changes with a deadline of June 21 for appearance. true copy on May 7 1915.
In the equity proceeding John Hanifin et al. versus William D. Hanifin et al. in Allegany County Maryland the circuit court orders the sale reported by J W Cochrane and William C Walsh, trustees, to Patrick L Feeney ratified and confirmed unless a contrary showing is made by June 12 1915. The sale amount is stated as 2380.00 and publication is required in a Cumberland newspaper for three weeks before June 28 1915.
Public Service Commission of Maryland sets hearing for Edison Electric Illuminating Co of Cumberland on the road franchise and construction order. Hearing at the Baltimore office on June 7 1915 at 1030 AM. Copy of order to be published in Allegany County before June 4 1915.
An advertisement promotes wallpaper at special prices with a line of golds at five cents per roll and promises savings on any grade. The offer appears for Eylers at 30 North Centre Street.
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