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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1914
Page
8
A French soldier was paid 100 francs to reveal gun positions to German forces near Hihelms. He was caught in the act, shot after being tied to a post, with the spy sign Epion hung above him. His body fell to a kneeling pose and his comrades did not bury him.
Readers note numerous visits and travels in Cumberland including Genevia Fritts staying with George Fritts in Cum nd. Roy C. Dawson visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Dawson. Mrs. J Biddinger's Chicago trip. Mrs. Peters and sister Mrs. Miller's visits. Montignani returning to New York for Y M C A membership drive. new baby announced for Mr. and Mrs. John Duffey. T G Sloan promoted to superintendent in town. Mrs. James Smith and family ill. Grace Chambers and family visiting from Bolivar. Mrs. Burke and children back from Chicago. Mrs. Schafenberg home after convalescence. hospital operation for William Gornall. families traveling to Washington Baltimore and beyond. students returning home to vote in local elections.
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Two bankruptcy cases were referred to referee George Henderson. The Home Furniture Company was adjudicated bankrupt by Judge John C. Rose in U S District Court last Thursday and receivers were appointed. First creditors meeting set for November 12 at 3 p m. The second case involves Charles F Emerick with 22 creditors and 327.41 dollars in liabilities. trustee election set for November 10. Emerick is a Western Maryland Railroad clerk. no assets listed.
Tomorrow evening the Fellowship supper resumes at 6 15 at the Central Y M C A. Bible class follows at 7. Basketball men meet at 5 30 to discuss plans for the season with practice and a get together. New courses begin next Tuesday with crews in public speaking at 8 each Tuesday, telegraphy at 7 45 Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a salesmanship class Friday at 7 45 led by Mr Barker of Burrows Adding Machine Company.
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