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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1915
Page
4
Public notice from the Cumberland Press at 228 Virginia Avenue issued by the South Cumberland and Environs Bureau. Phone contact listed as 308 F for inquiries and notices.
A clothing store at 436 Virginia avenue was robbed by two men posing as customers. One took trousers worth $8 and the other fled with shoes valued at $3.50. Proprietor I. Morgan could not identify the suspects but notified police.
Admirers will see one of Cumberland’s best rural comedies Thursday night November 4 at SS Peter and Paul’s Hall Fayette street. The Corner Store promises laughs and thrills and offers value for money with Brookman’s orchestra providing music. The cast features Chris Nutt Patrick J Fahey Joseph Brown Frank Davis Paul Wisenmiller Charles Grim Ida Taylor Marcella Taylor and Kathleen Davis. Tickets are available at Ford’s Drug Store.
The Cumberland Maryland industrial census shows wage earners rising 45 percent and wages 60 percent over five years. Capital climbed to 5.135 million in 1914, up 1.04 million since 1909, with products valued at 6.367 million.
The third Halloween night drew more masks out than previous evenings with no disorder. Baltimore Street was crowded for hours as revelers, including many in male outfits, paraded in striking costumes led by Charlie Chaplins and a notable Uncle Sam. A giant Dutchman was wheeled in a concrete wheelbarrow, signaling a festive end to the eventful night.
B. J. Shelton, who ran the Lonaconing Klots Throwing plant, becomes Cumberland plant superintendent with supervision over Lonaconing and Keyser mills, succeeding Peter B. Berry who left to start his own manufacturing. Dean Hill moves to the New York office. C. B. Hardegan now oversees Lonaconing plant.
Joe O iretti, an Italian, received six months in the House of Correction from Justice Humbird this afternoon after being arrested by Officer Noah Handley on the bridge between the city and Ridgeley for trespass. He resisted officers on the way to the station and was found to be carrying weapons. He was tried for the same offenses.
Voters across the city and county participate in a general election with favorable weather. Republicans boast of sweeping the county ticket though Democrats hope to win several House of Delegates seats and county offices. Betting on McMullen and Walsh favors neither side, while prayer meetings at Central Methodist and Grace Methodist remind voters of duty. Returns tonight will be slow due to long ballots and split tickets.
City Health Officer Max J. Colton and District Health Officer Riley acted after two diphtheria cases were reported. Nine students in the Maryland Avenue School room carried the germ though not ill and were quarantined with siblings. Doctors warn against neglecting sore throats as the city has four existing diphtheria cases.
Holzshu Realty transfers four Cumberland lots on Winmer Street to Winmer Bowman for $10. Edward M. Price transfers a Cumberland lot to Jennie E. Price and others for $5.
Lost 24x4 tire and rim. Return to Tom Lindner on Mill street and receive reward. Listing appears dated between November 2 and 8.
Washington hosts a Greenbrier reunion with Mrs Stephen Elkins and family members. Carl hosts a Halloween party on Decatur Street with quiet decor and a list of juvenile attendees. A masquerade at 346 North Centre Street includes many guests and chaperones. Moose Masque Ball draws prizes for best and homeliest dressed couples. Y M C A and Ladies Choral clubs plan joint concert at Mt Savage and Keyser venue. Carroll Hall hosts a December program. Mrs John S McCauley to entertain with bridge. Ursula Robertson to host masquerade tonight.
Reynolds' Newspaper reports Maj. Alfred Dreyfus has returned to French service and commands a Paris defense unit. It also notes two relatives of William Jennings Bryan have enlisted in the Canadian expeditionary force.
Former Senator Wellington motor ed to Hagerstown Sunday with Mr. DFP. Bageant and William Marean of Cumberland visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J Bageant in Martinsburg. Several locals and visitors, including nurses and relatives, are noted across Martinsburg, Cumberland, Grafton, and surrounding towns.
Meredith Lodge of Perfection No 3 hosts a fall opening social and banquet at the Masonic temple with 150 covers. Archibald C Wilson presided and Prof William M Tinker spoke on Scottish Rite Masonry. Speakers included Capt Eugene Hammond Leander Schmidt and others. Congregational pieces and songs featured Carl Schmutz and Gerard Everstine. Masons from Oakland Hyndman and nearby towns attended as a large class forms for new degrees.
Parson’s toook his own life with a revolver after visiting a barber. The 72 year old Confederate veteran left a wife and a 6 year old son. He had recently moved to Romney from Gunnison Colorado. The revolver was empty when shown by the barber.
The Junior members of the eh yy. M. Cc. A. aged up to 15 years will meet at the association at 7:45 o clock Saturday to organize for fall and winter. Those in charge are B ev chairman George Hep liken Patterson, B NW G Carl Richards and W. Lewle. Each member is asked to bring a friend of about the same age.
The Baltimore and Ohio Safety Committee general chairman E R Scoville presided at a Cumberland division district safety committee meeting in the Queen City. Attendees included members from Martinsburg Keyser and other Cumberland division points.
Mr and Mrs J A Veltre announce the birth of a daughter last night at their home on Mechanic Street. The stork note reports a healthy infant and good family news for the Veltres and their relatives.
Fragmentary item notes a figure named Stanley Bradley with a governor, Phillips Lee Golds, and a rough? restoration project and a Maryland House reference dated months ago. The text is garbled, limiting precise facts, names, dates, or outcomes.
James J. Sherry of Altoona Pennsylvania weds Florence L. Schaffner of Washington DC. Conrad Kroll weds Edith E. Butler of Oremburg. Thom Leighton of Six Mile Run Pennsylvania weds El 7 M Lee of Three Springs Pennsylvania. William F. Wilton weds Helen J. Harkley, both of Hazelkirk Pennsylvania.
A Chevrolet automobile reportedly collided with a delivery truck from Cy Brewing Company yesterday afternoon on Center streets. No one was injured in the incident and details remain unclear.
Bids for grading curbing and paving with brick of Oldtown road from Maryland avenue to South street will be received by Cumberland city council on or before 9 30 a m Monday November 8 1915 Plans and specifications may be viewed at the office of the city engineer on deposit of 10 dollars refundable on return of plans in good condition
Bids will be received at the undersigned office at or before 9 00 a m Monday November 8 for painting and installing the new lighting system on Baltimore Street. Specifications available by calling at the office of Oscar Are Commissioner Streets-ube Property.
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