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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
7
Mr and Mrs B Kilmer Knepper ed son William Henry visit the Knepper home in Berlin Pa. Mrs W C Winkleman has returned to McKeesport from a three months stay with relatives and friends in berland. Mrs S P Echols departed yesterday.
Cumberland area notes multiple residents visiting relatives and traveling trips. Alfred Wesley plans a Washington visit after Brunswick. Mrs Clara Cotter and Martinsburg nurse activity noted. Parkersburg and Baltimore trips listed with several locals named. Entailing illness of D Elbwood Offutt after recent appendix operation and critical condition.
William Allen, 73, foreman on the C and O Canal, died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Brunswick. His funeral Saturday was in charge of the Red Men, with services in Harpers Ferry before burial. Surviving children: Jesse Allen, Brunswick. Harry Allen, Harpers Ferry. Mrs. David Taylor and Mrs. David Shewbridge, Brunswick.
John Wilson Lorentz of Cumberland died in Chattanooga at 78. He was a prominent Cumberland businessman and Centre Street M E church member. Funeral notices also mention Charles D. Henry keeper of the Interstate bridge over the Potomac and ferryman before the bridge, with survivors including a wife, three sons Orrick Edgar Harry, four daughters Gertrude Sponsellor Brent G. Smith and two single daughters in Hancock and Frederick area.
In honor of her fifteenth birthday Miss Doll Snider received a delightful surprise at her home on George Street with friends and gifts.
The Order of Railway Conductors elected officers for the term. W E Boyland is chief conductor and W T Piper assistant chief conductor. John Craddock serves as secretary and treasurer with C A Schmutz senior conductor and G A Trost junior conductor.
The report details multiple injuries from recent accidents in Cumberland and nearby towns. S. R. Brandt, tied to the South Cumberland fire department, was seriously hurt in a fire truck collision. three horses died. Other injuries include a Hasared skull to S. H. Riley, a broken femur to C. J. Mozingo, and a mash ed foot from a brake shoe pedestal incident.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad restarts tying work after months of low business. Inspectors are removing ties at multiple points as plans imply broader railroad bed improvements. The company has also bought several thousand tons of steel rails.
The Cumberland Press asks subscribers to notify the local representative if papers are not delivered promptly. Patrons and friends are urged to telephone the representative with personals and other news items. Any matter of interest is appreciated.
Frank KE Shoulte of Grafton West Virginia wed Ada O Gorman daughter of Ede ward O Gorman of Piedmont at St Peters Catholic Church. The couple left for a tour of eastern cities. The bride, popular with Tri Towns youth, has been a stenographer at Piedmont Grocery for two years. Officer Trunter Stotler reports Costella Price alias Dutchy not the Coddington attacker. strong evidence but Price may be a victim of circumstances.
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