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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1915

Page

11

Veteran Indian fighter Major General Carter retires from Army

Washington describes Major General William H. Carter ending a storied career at age 80 with command of Hawaii’s Department to be succeeded by Brigadier General John P. Wisser. Carter earned honors from 1874 West Point graduation through frontier cavalry service in the Sioux Apache Kiowa and Spanish campaigns and received a Medal of Honor for rescue work at Cibicu Creek Arizona in 1881.

Washington, D. C William H. Carter United States Army Carter Department of Hawaii John P. Wisser West Point Academy Cidieu Arizona Nashville Tenn Army of the Cumberland West Point Infantry Cavalry Heno T Indian Territory Kansas Ciblus Creek Uncle Sam Marice Tinertery Congress Bad Lands Dakota Ain Carter Leavenworth Infantry Navy School Spain War Department Philippines

Fallen Women Topic Captivates Cumberland Women

Dr. McCuaig spoke this afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church on How Girls Fall to a large audience, urging women to examine ideals and the role of sex and eugenics. He repeats his sermon The Voice of God tonight at Grace M. E. Church, then closes his city work with three Mass Meetings Sunday. He warned of thousands of fallen women and urged moral responsibility and stronger partnerships.

McCuaig St. John's Lutheran Church South Cumberland Grace M

Frederick Brick Works manager buried by clay fall

Frederick Maryland reports John Baumgardner longtime general manager of the Frederick Brick Works was killed when a bank of wet clay toppled, burying him as he watched a loader. He was nearly 76, proprietor of a large junk yard and a former alderman active in the Lutheran Church.

John Baumgardner Frederick Brick Works Frederick, Md Baumgardner

Wilson verdict set aside after outburst in Elkins trial

James A. Wilson, who sued Elkins, West Virginia for 2000 dollars for injuries and received a 375 dollar jury verdict, had the verdict set aside by the judge after he talked too much and demanded his job back from the railroad.

Elkins W. Va James A. Wilson City of

General Carter Recalled as Builder of Army Reforms

The article recalls General Carter as a key architect of the Root army reorganization and a peace maker who directed mobilization on the Rio Grande at the start of Mexico’s troubles. He authored instructional works for officers including Horses Saddles and Bridles.

Mexico Rio Grande

Marine retiree worth six figures after three decades in service

Seattle November reports Sergeant Major James Deaver of the United States Marine Corps retired after thirty years of continuous service. He amassed real estate stocks bonds and mortgages totaling over one hundred thousand dollars while remaining an enlisted man. He will receive about seventy dollars monthly retirement. His prudent investments in Seattle real estate helped him grow wealth from a humble start in 1885.

Seattle Wash James Deaver United States Marine Corps United Services Sam Deaver Marine Corps Marines Great Northwest

Tygarts Valley Round Table Opens Annual Session

The Tygarts Valley Round Table begins its annual session in Elkins West Virginia with teachers from Thomas Davis Parsons Belington Philippi Beverly and surrounding areas in attendance The meeting includes participation from leading state educators and will run through tomorrow.

Elkins W. Va Tygarts Valley Round Table Thomas, Davis Parsons Belington Philippi Beverly Randolph, Tucker and Barbour

Local market ad highlights produce and seafood offerings

Special assortment features head lettuce cut lettuce cucumbers cauliflower radishes Brussels sprouts green peppers and Casaba melons. Eyler's Fruit and Grocery advertises Rainbow canned goods. Fresh oysters standard and select dressed poultry and country produce.

Eyler’s Fruit and Grocery Company

Cumberland sale offers ladies suits for Thanksgiving

McMullen Bros advertises Friday and Saturday reductions on fur trimmed and braid trimmed ladies suits. Prices drop from $25 to $35 to $15, with all colors and styles available. Promotion runs November 18 to 21.

McMullen Bros Cumberland

Women Press Gallery Admission Sparks Washington Debate

Washington correspondents debate women writers access to Congressional press galleries. Women threaten to appeal to Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark. A compromise would reserve a section of Senate and House galleries for women, leaving most working rooms for men.

Washington, D. C Washngton Congress Marshall Clark Galeries Norman Galt Woven Standing Committee Senate

Health Council at Elkins Postpones Executive Session

Dr S L Jepson state health commissioner announces postponement of the executive session of the public health council at Elkins from Tuesday November 23 to the following Tuesday. Dr W W Golden of Elkins is president. other members include Dr W J Davidson Parkersburg Dr J E Robinson Charleston Dr J L Pyle Chester Dr F F Farnsworth Frenchton and Dr W B Stevens Kimball.

Charleston W. Va Ss. L. Jepson Public Health Council At Elkins W. W. Golden W. J. Davidson Parkersburg J. E. Robinson J. L. Pyle Chester F. F. Farnsworth Frenchton W. B. Stevens Kimball

Three Years for 90 Cents Theft in New Cumberland

William Burton a 30 year old black man from Colliers West Virginia pleaded guilty to grand larceny for robbing the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Colliers last October 21. He received a three year penitentiary sentence after arrest in Steubenville Ohio two days later.

New Cumberland W. Va William Burton Collier Pennsylvania Railroad Colliers Burton Steubenville

Miss Marjorie Brown Seen as Guest at Wilson-Galt Nuptials

Miss Marjorie Brown of Atlanta Georgia a niece of President Wilson is expected to attend the Wilson Galt wedding She previously served as one of five bridesmaids at Miss Jessie Wilsons White House wedding two years ago.

Marjorie Brown Atlanta President Wilson Jessie Wilson White House

Buckwheat Grain Bought at 65 Cents Per Bushel

R W Oswald Cumberland Md offers 65 cents per bushel for good sound buckwheat delivered to railroad. Weigh and pay cash at station. Phone or write. Advertisement nov 1 20.

R. W. Oswald Cumberland, Md

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