Valentine trip and local election results in South Cumberland
Mr and Mrs Andrew Valentine returned from a motor trip to Hagerstown and Bossboro in their new car. The South End vote was the heaviest yet, with totals at several precincts including 511 at 229 Virginia Ave and 275 at 4 West Second St. Bowling results note Canty’s Big Five defeating South End and Whitesox top score by Raymond Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Valentine
Oldtown Road
Hagerstown
Bossboro
Mra
South End
Fourth District
Virginia Avenue
West Second Street
Firlie
Canty
Whitesox
Diamond Bowling League
Ioyal Blues
Raymond Reynolds
Allegany Votes Landmark Republican Victory Across County
Results show Allegany voters choosing Republicans by large margins. In Baltimore city Harrington leads, McMullen tops Harrington in overall plurality, and several county officials including Sheriff State's Attorney and Treasurer are listed with strong respective tallies. All four Constitutional Amendments carried by a good majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Baltimore City
Ritchie
Doub
McMullen
Crump
Biss Cestass Deussuaswees
Etuisiem
Coceisdanveens Tan Stee
Ee Ledinger
Dea Tate
Greenbrier County Courthouse Site Vote Narrowly Goes to Lewisburg
In Greenbrier county voters chose Lewisburg as the courthouse location, defeating Ronceverte by a small majority. The result confirms the current county seat remains in Lewisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronceverte
W. Va
Greenbrier County
Lewisburg
Three Killed in a Train Wreck Near Charlottesville
Three men died in a rear-end freight train collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad near Charlottesville. The dead are engineer J. A. Vase, fireman R. P. Jarman, and brakeman G. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Charlottesville
J. A. Vase
R. P. Jarman
G. ©. Williams
Marriage Licenses Shared by Several Couples in Various States
A list of marriage license notices includes pairs such as Carley C. Davis with Mary Newhouse of Romney West Virginia, William C. Wagner of Sloan Maryland and Anna B. Beam of Alaska West Virginia, Charles T. Duvall with Clara F. L. Mason of Oldtown, and other couples from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and beyond, indicating marriages pending or recorded in multiple counties. Several entries appear garbled or partially cut, but names and paired spouses are present across Durbin, Hillsville, Entriken, Colon, Cumberland, and Pittsburgh areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carley C. Davis
Mary Newhouse
Romney
W. Va
William C. Wagner
Sloan
Anna
Abraham I. Lockridge
Luella B. Curtis
Durbin
Faure Cratura
Annie Test
Hillsville
John ©. Ross
Genevieve Gregory
Colon
George P. Johnson
Ruth F
Cumberlan
D. McLeod
Dubai Pa
H M. Morse
Pittsburg
Rechvalaky
Willison Girl Severely Burned In Gas Fire Incident
Four year old Jane Willison daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Willison of Davidson street was badly burned when her clothing caught fire from a gas grate. Her mother Mrs Willison suffered burns trying to help. Both were taken to Allegany Hospital where doctors fight to save the girl. The child’s body was reported to be more than two thirds burned. Mrs Willison formerly Miss Isabelle Warfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Willison
Arthur Willison
Davidson Street
Allegany Hospital
Willison
Isabelle Warfield
John R. Warfield
Perry Warfield
Girls Canning Club Exhibit at Frostburg Normal School
An exhibit of Girl's Canning Club products will be held at Frostburg State Normal School on Friday and Saturday November 5 and 6 with multiple prizes. Prizes include gold from Cumberland Chamber of Commerce for best exhibit and other awards from McCalls magazine Home Canner Co and Habig Bros among others. Judges include Miss Rachael Everett and Miss Rhea Morgan. Leona H Powell is county agent with U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frostburg
Frostburg State Normal School
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
McCalls Magazine
White & Ankeney
Home Canner Co
All Star Girls’ Club
Pin—— Farm Canning Machine Co
Cumberland Civic
Rachael Everett
Allegany County High School
Rhea Morgan
Lonaconing
Leona H.powell
United State Department of Agriculture
Blaze damages polling booths at Virginia Avenue polling place
T Starr the Republican return judge suffered minor arm burns when a candle toppled in the 1100 Virginia Avenue polling place. Two booths were set aflame and quickly put out by dumping burning cloth and framework into the street. A ballot in a voter's grasp was burned during marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Starr
Virginia Avenue
Thursday Night Dance Resumes in Wert Netmge Ball
Lydia Cole Millman and Carl F Schmutz resume Thursday night dances in Wert Netmge ball tears 80 to 11:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Cole Millman
Carl F. Schmutz
Opening of the Baltimore Street White Way Dec 6
Baltimore merchants back the White Way ceremony with Philip W. Blake in charge. Stores stay open late and display Christmas stock as Elkins Petersburg Bedford Hancock Myersdale and Grafton roads join in a grand automobile parade along Baltimore street. The new lights will be turned on for the first time and exceed the old system’s power sevenfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Street
Philip W. Blake
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
White Way
Elkins
Petersburg
Bedford
Hancock
Myersdale
Grafton
George's Creek
Ridgeley Students Lead Band to Keyser Rally Day
Ridgeley West Virginia public school pupils and the local Boys Band travel to Keyser for a statewide rally day hosted by West Virginia University Preparatory School. Citizens’ subscriptions financed travel for over 5,000 expected attendees. A parade and prize awards follow the arrival of students from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeley
W. Va
Keyser
West Virginia University Preparatory School
Maryland Week Scheduled in Baltimore Armory
Elaborate preparations are under way by Prof. T B Symons of the Maryland Agricultural College for Maryland Week to be held at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore from November 16 to 20. The event features expanded exhibits for farmers and dairymen, a Club Exhibit Contest with premiums, a dairy display of eight cows, milk testing demonstrations, and a formal opening Tuesday evening with addresses by Robert Crain Mayor Preston and Governor Goldsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Symons
Maryland Agricultural College
Maryland
Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Armory
Robert Crain
Preston
Goldsborough
Bible History Address at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Rev. M. L. Enders will speak Wednesday at 7:45 PM in the St. Pauls Lutheran Church lecture room. The talk covers Old Testament figures and events that hold in the New Testament faith, focusing on King Joash times and Hebrew worship and Temple practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
M. L. Enders
Joash
Barbers to be examined in city
Max Kunert of Baltimore, treasurer of the State Board of Barbers Examiners, arrives to examine barbers and issue certificates for noncompliance with the 1504 law. He will be at the City Mall tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon. Those failing to meet requirements face prosecution. the Court of Appeals upheld the law's validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kunert
Baltimore
State Board of Barbers’ Examiners
Kunert
City Mall
Court of Appeals
Killed in Yards at Brunswick
William Irvin, a B and O yard worker at Brunswick, was fatally struck by the engine he tended last night. His wife lies seriously ill from shock, under physician care. Irvin had long service with the railroad, formerly an engineer, and is survived by his widow and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Irvin
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Irvin
Cumberland Civic Club Sets Friday 2:30 Meeting
A special Cumberland Civic Club meeting is called for Friday at 2 30 PM with all members required to attend and no major business expected. A bay horse owned by Milton W Race of Frostouri was struck and killed near Narrows Park by a touring car driven by Morris Dantzic. Rider Ross Hall of Maryland Avenue sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Civic Club
Milton W. Race
Frostourie
Narrows Park
Morris Dantzic
Ross Hall
Maryland Avenue
Wall Street Preacher Wendling God-Given Powers Sermon
Rev William Wilkinson of Trinity Parish New York City known as the Wall Street Preacher preached to the Ridgeley shops today at noon after returning from West Virginia. He preaches to noon crowds in Wall Street and addressed brokers after J Pierpont Morgan's death. He has worked in Clarksburg Buckhannon Parkersburg and Marietta as part of a church campaign with thirty clergy engaged in the effort. The Ridgeley sermon focused on the God given powers of productive ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilkinson
Trinity Parish
New York City
Wall Street
West Virginia
Ridgeley Shops
Mr. Wilkinson
Financial District
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York Exchange
Wilkinson
Clarksburg
Buckhannon
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta
Ohio
Episcopal Church
Ridgeley
City hosts largest masquerade at Union street skating rink
More than seven hundred attended a city masquerade at the old Arbutus Dancing Hall on Union street. Miss Mary Ricker won best costume for a Buster Brown outfit, with prizes also awarded to Raymond Heron and J. L. Minthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbutus
Union Street
Mary Ricker
Buster Brown
Raymond Heron
J. L. Minthrop
Harry Somerville
M. N. Flynn
Pittsburg
Local Society News Notes Reach Across Towns and States
Dr and Mrs Hodges and son Royce with Mrs Willison and Miss Ferner visited the Hyndman area and met Mr and Mrs Carpenter. Miss Margaret Judson of Toledo visits her sister Mrs Reid in Chase Street. Mrs Colhrane travels to Baltimore for D A R state meeting and address. Mrs Cosgrove and Mrs Powell return from Baltimore. James Thomas heads to Deep Falls St Marys County. Violet Richmond visits Baltimore with the Roberts. Mrs Cornwell returns to Romney from Johns Hopkins. Susan Colston stays with relatives in Baltimore. Dora and Ruth Tharp in Uniontown. Clagett Lay visits parents in Lucketts Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. R. Hodges
Royce
F. W. Willison
Blanche Ferner
Hyndman
Wm. H. Carpenter
Margaret Judson
Toledo
Ohio
W. E. Reid
Chase Street
J. W. S. Colhrane
Baltimore
Cresap
Daughters of the American Revolution
James W. Thomas
Deep Falls
St.Mary’s County
Violet Richmond
Roland Thomas
W. B. Cornwell
Romney
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Susan Colston
Dora
Ruth Tharp
Uniontown
Clagett Lay
R. F. Loy
Lucketts
Local man Robert McCormick dies at 25 in Harpers Ferry
Robert McCormick died at his home in Harpers Ferry West Virginia on Sunday night from consumption aged 25. He leaves his parents six sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Robert McCormick
Doerner Reilly Matrimony Ties Wilmington to Cumberland
Miss Anne Thomas Reilly of Wilmington and Wyand Francis Doerner of this city wed at St Marys Cathedral Wilmington at 9am. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm H Reilly she is well known locally. Groom’s sister and family attend as guests and the couple will reside in Cumberland. Announcement noted Baltimore nuptials of George S Reed and Miss Peart dleton on October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pride
Wm. H. Reilly
Wilington
Aim
Oeccasiona
Fo Turee
Baltimore
George S. Reed
YMCA Drill Tonight With Palmer and Stark Leaders
Senior Y M C A members are expected to attend a military drill tonight guided by Capt. Thos. Re. Palmer and Lieut. Charles W. Stark of Company C. They will instruct in various drill forms and are likely to lead every Wednesday this month, offering a fine training opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Re. Palmer
Charles W. Stark
Company CO
Autumn Show At Masonic Temple Promises Magnificence
The autumn show at the Masonic Temple features Miss DuBrau with an exquisite display of leather work hand crafted books and rare fall items. It is fully decorated for pleasure and profit with the collection described as never before shown in the city and draws attendees tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Orate
DuBrau
Barber Examiners to Issue Licenses in Cumberland
A representative of the State Board of Barber Examiners will be in Cumberland on Thursday to issue licenses to barbers. Applicants should register at Cumberland City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by order of the Board. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Barber Examiners
Cumberland
Neveu
City Hall
Centre Street oyster supper announced for Thursday evening
The Centre Street M FE Church Wt announce their annual oyster supper for Thursday evening November 4 from 6 30 to 9 o clock. Supper 35c. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Street
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Angelica
Cat
Eas
Eyke
Barney Mac
Emily
South Cumberland
Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
Sareuae
Soos
Diamond
Canty’s
Savoy
Colts
Braves
Mary Street
Clarence Taylor
South Branch
Frank Taylor
Potomac Street
W. Graham
Race Street
Roy J. Carr
Humbird Street
Jane Burton
Stover
James Fleming
Blaine
John Squires
Homer Street
Toney
Brookman
South Pond
Royal Blues
Williams
Price
Reynolds
Allegany
Attorney General
Drever
King
Rewister of Wills
Secee
State's Attorney
Pumons
Boa
Democrats
Peeland
Bucatol
Seccessorsa-Avgaye
Megeilier
BORO
Ssre Cochrane
Bachman
Wilson
Daughtrey
Orphans’ Court
Siete
Getzendanner
Rees
la Pre
Var
Prins
Weller
Ree
McParland
Ceell
Roman
Walsh
Dendrickson
House of Delegates
Eis
National Food Magazing
John A Fulton Co
Habig Bros
Moorehead
Sona
Civic Club
Auto
Gettogether Meeting
Piedmont
Knights of Pythias
Allegany County
Mineral County
Lafayette Lodge No. 2
Rising Sun Lodge No
Main Street
Westernport
Lafafette Lodge
Olive Branch Lodge No. 25
K. of P.armory
Grand Lodge
William G. Brown
Pythian Sisters
Peter ¢. McFarland
Nicholson Eilbeck
Enoch Thrasher
A. A Ridgeway
Kitzmiller
Hill Street
Harry Kitzmiller
Charles Ridgeway
Rachael Barry
Frederick Street
Dorothy
Phyllis
Virginia Glisan
Howard W. Glisan
Green Street
Hallowe’en
Perry Harrison
T. D. Harrison
Robert Yoe Fechtig
Peter J. Seaver
Raphel
Allegany Hospital Auxiliary Society
Ertisemea
Texas
Feed—Middleton
Central Y. M. C. A
Masonic Temple
Bia
Rebekah H. Otto
N. Lee St
J. H. Griffin
Oldtown
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