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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1915

Page

4

400 Teachers at Frostburg For Potomac Valley Round Table

Frostburg Md Nov 6 about 400 teachers from Garrett and Allegany Counties Md and Eastern Panhandle West Virginia attend the fall meeting of the Potomac Valley Round Table. The event opens with welcome by former Mayor George Stern and includes talks by Dr M B Shawkey and others on education values and taxpaying considerations.

Potomac Valley Round Table Frostburg Garrett and Allegany Counties Pan George Stern Columbia University New York W. H. 8. White Piedmont Shawkey M. B. Shawkey West Virginia Joseph Rosier Fairmont State Normal School Olin K. Rice William C Morton Arthur I. Smith Boyd Randall Smith Maryland House of Delegates William M. Tinker Allegany County High School Ineh Dennis A. Boyle Eckhert Katherine 4 Simons I KB. Rathbun Oakland Garrett County Schools W. H. S. White W. N. Heck University of Virginia Edward F. Webb Frostburg State Normal School C. W. Crowell Berkeley County W. Va

Jordan Named Deputy Register of Wills in Allegany

George E K Jordan accepted the deputy register of wills post under Hervey W Shuck and won a six year term to succeed his father Tiervey W Shuck. The deputy earns 900 dollars yearly and the register 3000. He previously served as state and county tax collector in 1913 14 and treasurer of Allegany county Republican State Central Committee for three years.

George EK. Jordan Hervey W. Shuck Orphans’ Court Tiervey W. Shuck Register Jordan Republican State Central Committee Allegany County

Obituary Notice for Meyersdale Woman

Death reported in Meyersdale for a local woman aged and identified with Mrs. B. B. Leon. The obituary notes the deceased resided with or near Mrs. Thomas and reflects family ties in the community.

Meyersdale Nat B. B. Leon

Local residents list moving plans and health notes

A Cumberland page compiles notices of residents moving to new homes on Washington street and near Springfield, with several traveling to New York, Princeton, and Bedford. It lists hospital visits, family trips, visits from relatives, and pending moves including Albert Horchler recovering at home and Mrs. Anna Morris returning from Eyastburg to Elkins.

Gentz D. J. Fogle Terra Alta John Hittie Minnie South Cumberland Anna Morris Elkins Eyastburg George Payne J. J. Robinson R. C. Garber Margare Cumberland Albert Horchler Western Maryland Hospital Columbia Avenue Ruth Wagner Union Street Fairmont W. Va L. Blue Stanley Jay Mary Jay Davis Majorie Tierney Cophronia Jollett Elkirs Louis Saupp Bedford George Henderson Princeton N. J Harvard R. C. Caples Western Maryland Railway Baltimore Thomas Kerstetter Thomas E. Poole Pittsburg University of Pittsburg Washington and Jefferson Univer

Injuries to G. G. Beck Prove Fatal

G. G. Beck a Baltimore and Ohio wreckmaster, born in Germany in 1854, died at Allegany Hospital after a crane accident at Foley, Pennsylvania. Survived by widow Anna Beck and three children. Funeral arrangements pending. burial in German Lutheran Cemetery.

C. C. Miller Hyndman Mr. Beck Anna Beck John Rank Cumberland Kennedy Butler Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Decatur Street Rev C. F. Bergener St. Luke's Lutheran Church

Officer shoots Piedmont man in Clarksburg area

Willian R Bell, 25, of Piedmont is hospitalized in Clarksburg after being shot by Policeman Frank Corbin during an attempted arrest for disorderly conduct near Ziesing. Bell, a B&O shop worker at Keyser, fought with a knife. self defense cited. Bell survived initial surgery but remains near death. mob threats followed.

Willian R. Bell Syung Clarksburg Baltimore and Ohio Keyser Ile Frank Corbin Lar Bell Ziesing Piedmont W. K. Bell

Five Hundred Attend Get Together Meeting of Knights

Preceded by a parade and fireworks in Westernport and Piedmont about 500 Knights of Pythias attended the first get together of the season in Piedmont armory. Lafayette Lodge led by Chancellor Commander Thomas Haywood conferred five candidates and praised Rising Sun Lodge for its work. Next meeting set for December 8 in Frostburg with third rank for a class of candidates. Luncheon followed with notable speakers from West Virginia Maryland and Washington. About 40 Cumberland residents were present.

Westernport Piedmont Knights of Pythiss Lafayette Lodge Thomas Haywood James Picken Rising Sun Lodge Lenaconing Peter ©. McFarland John McFarland William Foote George Foote Harry Hieber John Green Alexander Picken Oscar Metsby Laird J. M. Guynn Ellis Bulls J. A. McElvoy John Guynn John Wells George Whitfield K. Marshall William Marshell John Marshall James Matthews A. F. Smith John Kirkpatrick T. H B. Dick George Wagus Joseph Smith Edward Gardner John Humphries Frostburg Peter C. McFarland Pythian Sisters Oo. W. West West Virginia W. G. Brown, Jr B. F. Shaffer Maryland Roward Sutherland Tikins W. Va A. G. Houriet Washington, D. C Grand Outer Guard W. H. 3. White L. Long Grand Minster of the Exchequer Norris Bruce Lonaconing Nelson W. Russier W. A. Huster Cumberland

Judge sustains demurrer in Cumberland baseball case

Judge Henderson at noon handed down the opinion in Reynolds vs The Cumberland Baseball Club. He sustains the demurrer in the bill of complaint as far as a moral injury was alleged and held an injunction could only issue for physical depreciation of property. An appeal is expected by Whiting Eppler and George Henderson for the plaintiff.

Henderson Robert Renolds The Cumberland Baseball Club Prof

Cora Herdonis Detained on Drunkenness Charges

Cora Herdonis spent several days in the city police station after an arrest on Window street yesterday afternoon for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Officer Henry Betz filed the arrest. She had recently recovered from injuries from a fall from a second story Window street house.

Cora Herdonis Window Street Henry Betz Cora

Embezzlement Suspect Alfred Hillard Arrested in Wheeling

Alfred Hillard a colored man from Wheeling West Virginia charged with embezzlement was arrested today in Wheeling by Officer Betz. He will be held to await action by West Virginia authorities.

Alfred Hillard Wheeling W. Va Betz West Virginia

New Shoe Store Opens as Y M C A Plans Sunday Theatre

The Maclay Shoe Company opens a new North Centre Street store featuring a wide stock of men women and children's footwear with scientific fitting and a rest room for customers The same issue announces Sunday afternoon Y M C A theatre meetings at the Maryland Theatre in Cumberland with notable speakers including J Aspinall McCuaig and Governor Henry D Hatfield presiding.

W. H. Baxley Central Y. M. C. A Maryland Theatre Cumberland J. Aspinall MccCuaig New York National Christian League Henry D. Hatfield West Virginia McCuaig Maclay Shoe Maclay

Marriage Licenses and Property Transfers in Allegany County

City briefs list marriage licenses for Sanford Ulery with Verda Ruble of Pearce and Charles Lees with Rachel Fielding of South Fork. Transfers include Continental Trust to Schooley of three tracts in Green Ridge, and numerous lot sales in Cresaptown, Westernport, Frostburg and Allegany county with modest sums noted such as $10 and $500.

Sanford Ulery Verda Ruble Pearce, W. Va Charles Lees Rachel Fielding South Fork, Pa Continental Trust Company S. V Caroline Schooley Green Ridge Sarah B. Parker Philip B Clarence Llewellyn Cresaptown Ida V. Shuey George G. Dixon Westernport Annie Edwin Griffith Frostburg Charles G. Watson A. Taylor Smith Thomas Margaret Tighe Allegany County

Society invites for reception at Muncaster home

Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Muncaster issue invitations for a reception Monday at 9 PM at their home 157 Washington Street to meet Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Graham Mrs Wales Miss Graham and Mr. Miller. Miss Mandella Crawford of South Lee Street entertained last evening.

Walter Dodson Connellsville Almeda Dodson Hedford Street James Saupp Bedford Western Maryland Hospital Ella McNalty Franklin A. H. Hawkins Samuel Frantz Waynesboro Ann G. Carl Decatur Street Carl F., Bergner St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Repee Utica N. Y Walter J. Muncaster Washington Street Jackson Graham Wales Miss Graham Miller Mandella Crawford South Lee Street

City to decide on motorized fire and police fleet

The council will vote Monday on buying automobile fire trucks and a police patrol. Austin A. Wilson reports over twenty bids from automakers, with Commercial Motor Car's Al bert Imes in talks. Plans include converting the chemical wagon bed for the fire apparatus and adding a new petrol wagon. Horses may still pull the hook and ladder wagon for now. A new fire department at North Cumberland near Pear street may prompt a complete motor truck for central and transfer of current horses and trucks.

Austin A. Wilson Albert J. Imes Commercial Motor Car Company Baltimore Koon Wilson North Cumberland Pear Street Central

Invitations Sent for 100th Columbia Lodge Anniversary

Invitations to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of Columbia Lodge No 68 A F and A M Frederick have been issued for Cumberland area members and affiliates. The event marks a century since the lodge foundation with plans for ceremonies and communal gatherings.

Columbia Lodge A. F A. M Frederick Cumberland

Dugan Accused of Embezzling From Bartenders Union

Thomas Dugan union treasurer and local bartender was arrested by Constable James A. Lindsay on embezzlement charges of 120 dollars. A hearing before Magistrate Jacob Hombird was rescheduled to Monday after defense requested more time. Dugan was released on bond. Saul Praeger is also involved. Dugan resides on North Centre Street with his wife and family.

Bartenders’ Union Thomas Dugan James A. Lindsay Dugan Jacob &. Hombird Dug Saul Praeger North Centre Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Egil’ Bass Barney Angelica MR. Barney Mac Shy Bureau OF the Cumberland Press Virginia Avenue Y. M CC. A Oldtown Road Central Y. M. C A Margaret Schaidt John Schaidt Third Street Schaidt Charles Wilan Dehier Henry Ernest Schaidt Trinity Lutheran Church Greenmount Cemetery Bowling of Diamond Alleys Whitesox Wonders Imperials Athletics Nationals Cecil Kalbaugh Raymond Reynolds C. Clark C. H. Hull C. H. Keys F E. F. Whiteman Ard Regina Houck Marystret Misseo Regina May Houck Helizebeth Macdonald Francesa Fisher Edith Wishimyer Mesars Fred Avers Clyde Wilson Robert Workman Owen Brady Russell Mahaney Rome Boy Wonders George’a Creek KK. A. Firlie Ladies Missionary Society of Grace M. BE Althea Heron Marie Linn Lillian Keiser Leona Tasker Grace Heron Emma _ fuseler Elsie Keiser Edward Tasker Martinsburg Mesdames Hessé Wilhelm John Cross Lafayette Avenue Migs Nola A. Fisher Sion Frostburg State Normal Round Table Thomas Res Persorals George R. Daisy W. Brown New York On George P. Gentz Paca Street Springfield J. F Getty Sity Albert Brice Hedford Er. B. Thompson, Jr New Orleans Green Ridge Orchards City Thompson R. M. Totten Pittsborg Anna M. McCleave Arfie Kendall Ruth Cessna Albert B. Djams Federal Motor Truck Company of W. CC. Gurrell Adolph Landis W. B. Menefee Frances Drenner Menefee Winchester Stephens Ccty Sarah C. Miller June Miler East Liberty Mildred Parsons Ethel Matlick Goethe Street Kansas City Ada Vandergrift Rommey Virginie M Elizabeth Roberts W. Milner Roberts Ilenry Dawson Rockville Margaret Price Pine G. G. Beck Wreckmaster Germany Foley Charlies Beck Wreckmast Baltimore and Ohio Rail Allegany Hospital Wm. R. Bell Tal Emma J. Bell Matorcelins Pythiens Tri-Towns Armory Reynolds Vs Cumberland B. B. Club YM. G. A Maclay Shoe Company N. Centre St J. A. McQuaig Coming Hatfield Carmberland McCualyg Old Virginia Cruncil Masons J. H. Griffin Spirella Miss Heffron Walsh Piang Rebekah H
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