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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
5
South Cumberland and environs report brakeman Edward Justice of the Pittsburgh division B&O Railroad dislocated ankle and cuts to knee and arm when a wheel burst on his car caused him to jump. Two hopper car buckling delayed traffic about two hours. he was found unconscious by train crew.
A double team owned by John son and Barndollar of Frederick Street fled yesterday from Allegany Street to Windsor Hotel then George Street. They narrowly dodged other vehicles, struck a fire plug on Green Street tearing it from the ground and leaving the horses slightly injured.
Joseph T Thrasher aged 22 died at his Rawlings home after seven weeks of typhoid fever. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Thrasher and is survived by six siblings: James W Thrasher of Morgantown West Virginia, Robert T Nelson and John T Thrasher at home, Mrs Robert Weaves Barton, Mrs Newton Barnhaus Morgantown West Virginia, and Albert Lee Dawson Rawlings.
Mayor Thomas W. Koon invites guests to a supper and musical program tonight at his Baltimore avenue home celebrating his 45th birthday. Miss Regina Minke entertained several friends yesterday evening at her Beall street residence with a pleasant gathering and music.
Westernport case begins with jury selected on a note suit against W T Jamesson. Nine teen talismen summoned and one regular-panel juror remaining, court adjourned to November 22 for trial. Horace P. Whitworth represents the plaintiff. Albert A. Doub and Taylor Morrison for the defense. Interim motions and other cases may be heard.
Benjamin S. Graves president of Havenner Baking Company in Washington died Tuesday leaving 50000 to relatives. Nieces include Miss Ida King and Mrs. Jane McCandlish among others each receiving 5000. Sisters Abbie Graves Jennie Graves and Lillie Washburn get 5000, plus Johnstown and Washington nieces and nephews receive smaller bequests. The remainder to be shared equally by his three sisters.
Miss Loretta J. Whitty and Mr Charles B Feeny quietly married at St Josephs Cathedral with Rev Father Edward Galway officiating. The couple left for New York after the 7 pm ceremony and will stay through December 1 before returning to Stratford Springs Hotel. Feeny, president and general manager of George S Feeny Co, is esteemed in business circles. bride is a popular Wheeling social figure.
Congressman David J. Lewis has gone to Washington. Miss Myrte Triplett returns to Paw Paw to resume duties at M. J. Lipson & Son's jewelry store after her uncle's death. Various residents travel for visits, family events, or attend games and funerals in nearby towns and cities.
Announcement from Cumberland and Westernport reports James W. Thomas and Oliver H. Bruce elected as original founders of the National Historical Society. George C. Shuck of the city is noted as a founder from the past summer. Headquarters are in New York.
Mary Becker 22 of Berlin Somerset county died from burns after her clothes caught fire on a coal stove in Meyersdale Pennsylvania. She passed a tub of water several times but failed to jump in and save herself.
Editorial notes specify how rabbits may be shipped by parcel post or in crates. Do not seal heads. wrap bodies in paper with a tag, leaving the head exposed for proper handling.
Thousands expected as Cumberland launches the Great White Way and opens the Christmas shopping season. Secretary Philip W. Blake leads arrangements with the Moose and Eagles joining the parade, nightlife at the Moose home, prizes for costumes, a champagne ball dance, and a six-band procession from Park Street to City Hall.
Paintsville Kentucky reports one of the state’s largest barbecues planned for Daniels Creek near the grave of Richard Wells Revolutionary patriot and pioneer. Wells’ resting place has new U S Government marker. An estimated 800 descendants of Richard Wille are expected to attend the event.
Dayton Ohio November 12 The Central Ohio Teachers association opened its annual meeting in Dayton with record attendance as delegates arrived by train and interurban car. The two day program features Dry Reuben Post Halleck of Louisville Prof W D Henderson of Michigan and Dr George Vincent of Minnesota.
Dr Bowers addresses whether cats and dogs can communicate disease in every week column. The article notes concerns about pet transmission of illnesses and offers practical tips for preventing spread between animals and humans.
A finished actress with a strong stage record, Irene Fenwick, continues to build on her laurels by taking on new photoplay productions. She aims to inspire fellow actresses while widening her career across film and stage.
A stage hanging nearly killed actor Frank Townsend in South Norwalk when the rope broke during a performance of Lamb and the Brute. Townsend survived with a sprained ankle an injured hip and the loss of three teeth as the show continued after a mid scene accident. Townsend is a noted stock actor with the Champlin company and the play was adapted to the mishap.
National movement organizers push 5 million voters to back candidates pledging to end liquor sales. J H Woertendyke from California campaigns in Maryland Western region and will speak in Cumberland on November 19 before heading to Oakland for events November 21 and 22.
German Brewing Co hosts a motor party of nineteen cafe owners from Washington D C. The visitors toured Frostburg and Cumberland industries including Footer's Dye Works Potomac Glass Works and the German brewery. Louis Stein receives a six cylinder Chalmers palanquin limousine for business and private use. the only one in the city.
Weekly health laboratory test of city water shows no presumptive B coli present. Bacterial content per cubic centimeter is 23, well under the 100 threshold for excellent quality, indicating no sewage pollution and suitability for all uses.
The Central Y M C A will host a meeting for boys aged 12 to 15 to form a new club in the gym tomorrow evening at 8.00. An earlier large meeting led to the plan and about 200 boys are expected to attend.
In East Baltimore on November 12 the Pimlico Fall meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club closes its ten day run as gateway day marks the shift of turf interest to Prince George Park near Bowie for the Autumn meeting of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Association. The Bowie racing will run fifteen days and conclude the 1915 thoroughbred season in the East.
A newspaper ad announces portable electric devices priced at 4.48 for any Electric Portables in a large window with 10 and 12 dollar value items. Edison Electric Co. lists 39 N. Liberty St. The notice runs from November 12 to 21.
Police report an officer Beattie fired three shots during a pursuit on York Street. Harris, an ex convict wanted for brass theft and car larceny, fled after Beattie discharged two rounds from a second story window. Harris allegedly struck a residence on York Street and fled toward fiesh arcs, with Col. N W Ru sier planning legal action.
Warden John F Leonard received authorization to implement a fingerprinting system for inmates at Maryland Penitentiary after year end. Marshal Robert D Carter to deploy a Bertillon officer to train staff. Work to remodel dining facilities, kitchen, and prep room estimated at $12,000 from last year's surplus. Thanksgiving entertainment plans finalized.
Mountain Lake Park Maryland announces a Pentecostal encampment to be held in Moon Lake Park auditorium June 9 to 16 19146 with opening of hotel and boarding houses earlier than usual and a camp session lasting at least a month longer than prior years.
One year ago today wartime brief notes report Austria admitting troops evacuated Galicia while Russia claims success beyond Kalisz in East Prussia as Allies push forward from the sea.
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