War Bulletins From Front Lines Across The World
War bulletin summaries report Russian troops advancing against Turks in Armenia with many prisoners taken. In France fighting between Allies and Germans continues with no clear advantage, including bloody hand to hand on the Aisne. Port officials note increased naval activity and fortifications at Halifax voyage entries with guns moved to ships and harbors. An American consulate in Rheims is damaged by shell fire. Goeben reportedly damaged near Dardanelles. Allies driven across the Yser with Allied forces advancing toward the North Sea and 700 French soldiers plus eight cannons captured. British admiralty confirms losses of Mamonth and Good Hope off Chile. Austrian report claims Russians crushed and 4,300 prisoners taken at Mierze.
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Petrograd
Armenia
Paris
France
Belgium
French War Office
Aisne
le Bassee
Oise
Portland
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Chile
Spion Kop
Glory
McNab
Rheims
Goeben
Cidessa
Turkey
Germany
Yser
Berlin
War Office
Ysaers
North Sea
Dixmude
Ypres
Court hears multiple cases including Geo Friend trial
The State accuses Geo Friend of larceny and receiving stolen goods from Garrett county in a $6,300 theft from John Seibert and John W. Broadwater on April 14, 1913. Jury panel of 51 witnesses summoned. trial expected to last days. Also, W. W. Beall found guilty of practicing medicine without a license and paroled to pay costs. Lippold case and Windermann remanded for trial by magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Friend
Garrett County
Friend
John Seibert
John W. Broadwater
Julius C. Renninger
Oakland
Frank A. Perdew
Harryk. Donnelly
William M
Charles Lippold
Gy. Ht. Seifert
George Windermann
Local Marriages List from Instanter to Cumberland
A collection of names and paired residences from a local marriage notice. Couples include Charles Clifton Howard with Pearl Margaret Might of Instanter Pennsylvania and Albert Jacque Vaughn with Cliftey Gilbert of Beaver West Virginia, among others across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clifton Howard and
Pearl Margaret Might
Instanter, Pa
Albert Jacque Vaughn
Cliftey Gilbert
Beaver
W. Va
Allen Denning
Berlin
Ervin Schrock
Lulu Elizabeth Jenkins
Grantsville
George Gottlieb Wenzek
Margaret Small
Cumberland
Ira Zane Shaffer
Ruth May McGregor
Hyndman
Obituary for Joseph L. Enos Died in Prescott Arizona
The body of Joseph L. Enos who died in Prescott Arizona last Saturday morning will be interred there instead of being brought home for burial. The funeral will be held Friday. Enos was formerly a resident of this city.
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Joseph L. Enos
Prescott
Arizona
Surprise party for John Robinette at home
A surprise party was held at John Robinette's residence at 98 Thomas Street. Guests included Harry Jolley, Bob Kiites, Chas Sorer, Beuna Olivers, Pessie Rournefite, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bergen, Beulah Smrelzer, Paul Wright, Pearl Smith, Nellie Warnick, Emily Wright, Joe Talumbles, Bertie Oliver, Frank Corrente, Edna Klites and Alexander Tassaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinette
Thomas Street
Harry Jolley
Bob Kiites
Chas Sorer
Beuna
Land Transfers in Cumberland and Nearby Areas
Cumberland Improvement Co transfers a parcel on Frederick street to Rosannet Ridgeway and husband for a nominal sum. Union Mining Co conveys ground at Corrigansville to George H Meyers for a token price. Attorney D James Blackiston sells land near Dawson to John B Gunning for one dollar. Otis M Metcalf parts with ground near Dawson for a dollar. J John Dean and wife transfer Elder street property to Gideon H Mull and wife for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Improvement Co
Rosannet Ridgeway
Frederick Street
Cumberland
Union Mining Co
George H. Meyers
Corrigansville
James Blackiston
John B. Gunning
Dawson
This County
Otis M. Metcalf
J. John Dean
Gideon H. Mull
Elder Street
Organizing Boys and Girls Clubs Planned at Rural School
Plans for forming a boys corn and potato club and a girls potato canning club will be set at a rural school teachers meeting at the High School on Friday. Miss Mary Burnite of the USDA and John McGill county agent will instruct attendees. Secretary Philip W. Blake and County Superintendent John E. Edwards lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burnite
United States Department of Agriculture
John McGill
Philip W. Blake
Chamber of Commerce
John E. Edwards
Local residents update and travel notes in Rom ney area
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Cheshire and Edna visit Rom ney W Va. Mrs. W Trail and Marie return from Brunswick. D Bacco announces twin daughters. W P Whitson heads to Ft. Riley Kan and Oklahoma City to visit kin. Rev C R O Hara visits Canty in Oakland Md. Superintendent J W Kelly attends Baltimore railroad meeting. Roberta Stotler visiting in Bitimore. Dr W B Bryan of Springfield WV on city business. Mrs. Scott Boor recovering from hospital operation. Mrs Amos Collins improved and home. Charles Gurley ill near Mt Hermon. Mrs C W Hinze operated on at Western Maryland Hospital improving. Laura Laughlin and Marie McEvoy in New York City shopping. J Philip Aaron and infant James visit Arlington Hotel.
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Joe
D. Bacco
Goethe Street
W. P. Whitson
Boone Street
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Roy B. Whitson
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
R. G. Whitson
Charles R. O'Hara
St. Patrick’s Church
Canty
Oakland
J. W. Kelly
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Roberta Stotler
Bitimore
W. B. Bryan
Springfield
W. Va
Riverview’Place
Western Maryland Hospital
Laura Laughlin
Circuit Court Office
Marie McEvoy
New York City
J. Philip Aaron
James
Aaron
Jos. B. Weaver
Arlington Hotel
Vehicle collision on Centre street injures car owners
A West Virginia car bearing license 1596 collided with George Gross’s vehicle on North Centre street while avoiding a streetcar from Frederick street. Both cars sustained about 50 dollars in damage as the rear springs locked and both vehicles had to be raised to separate them.
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North Centre Street
Centre Street
Frederick Street
West Virginia
George Gross
Stein Undertaking
Maryland Presents First Doctor of Letters to W Thomas
W Thomas former school commissioner received a Doctor of Letters from the University of Maryland for his book Chronicles of Colonial Maryland. He delivered the principal address at Academic Day to students. Traffic disruption occurred on the Pittsburgh Division after fast freight No 94 derailed between the Schenley tunnel and Laughlin Junction Hazelwood. No injuries were reported and no cause yet determined.
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W. Thomas
Gang County
Maryland
University of Maryland
Thomas
Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Schenley Tunnel
Laughlin Junction
Hazelwood
Anti-Saloon League Field Day Planned Across Churches
The annual Field Day by the Anti-Saloon League will be observed Sunday in several churches. Officials from the league and WRAY will hold meetings in the churches both afternoon and evening with speakers including Dr T. M. Hare J. B. Mills and Rev. C. M. Levister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Lea- Beste
WRAY
T. M. Hare
J. B. Mills
C. M. Levister
Dutch Reservists Ordered to Report at Once
Dutch military reservists in Johannesburg are ordered to report to the Dutch consul without delay, per a notice from the Dutch authorities dated November 12.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Holland
No Decision on US Troop Withdrawal From Mexico
Washington officials say progress of the Aguay Calientes convention forces to topple General Carranza will determine whether American troops in Vera Cruz are withdrawn. The administration expects General Funston and his command to stay until a rightful president is established.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Aguay
Roxbury man Charles H. H. Robinson flees report
Washington on November 12 Charles H. H. Robinson of Roxbury Massachusetts a Republican candidate for Congress reportedly fled his report at the capital today stating he received nothing promised nothing expended nothing got nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles HH
Robinson
Roxbury, Maas
Congress
Jealous Siloosrs Wipe and Kill Him
A man and woman, registered as G. T. Neely and wife of Cushing Oklahoma, were found dead in the Terminal Hotel at Union Station St. Louis. It appears Neely shot his wife then killed himself. Love letters from another man signed Bill were found, with plans to aid a divorce. Mrs. Neely came from Richmond. telegram says Neely was a sitesman for the Petroleum Iron Company of Sharon, Pennsylvania.
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St. Louis
Cushing
British guns pass through Sharon to Vancouver
Five 35 foot long 10 inch bore guns shipped from Bethlehem Steel works went through Sharon Pennsylvania yesterday toward Vancouver British Columbia. Two flat cars carry each gun and thirty five cars were required for the entire shipment of war equipment.
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Sharon
Ethlehem Steel Works
Vancouver
B.C
Girl Wanted for General House Work in Mall Family
Help wanted notice seeks a girl for general house work at a family home near Prospect Street. Apply in person at the listed address.
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Prospect Street
Noll
For Sale I H C Truck 20 HP 1914 Model
Used 3 months in grocery business. Water cooled engine. Cost 950 dollars, asking 600 dollars. Lee Kesner Water Street Keyser West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneton
Lee Kesner
Water St
Keyser
W. Va
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London
Admiralty
Los
Mammoth
Good Hope
Momoth
Vienna
Mierze
A. m
Ned Cheshire
Edna
Romney, W. Va
W. Trail
Marie
Brunswick
Mr. Thomas
U. S
Promiest
Siloots
England
Bethlehem Streets
Lazarus
Lyon
L. Lazarus
Baltimore Street
Bedford Street
Water Street
Miller's
Mechanic Street
Sound Bay
Third National Bank
Henry Wiegand's
Bove Narrows Park
Chestnut Street
Mapleside
J. G. Plum
Oldtown Road
Whiting & Eppler
W. White
National Baneshay
Prag
Ply Ja Limited
Howard Street
Cumberland, Maryland
James McHugh
Cumberland, Md
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