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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1915
Page
4
A local media bureau listing contact details and address at 228 Virginia Avenue with phone number 308 F.
Robert Weaver a 10 year old boy from 4056 Penn sylvania avenue suffered a long gash on his forehead and minor bruises after being struck by a blue Thor motorcycle on Oldtown Road before noon Wednesday. His unconscious brother wandered street before being found and taken home. The rider fled claiming no time and not knowing the boy’s address. Police will seek to locate the motorcyclist.
Harry F P Northcraft of Baltimore avenue and W Neil a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee were hurt when scaffold wires failed at Hardman West Virginia while painting a boiler stack. Neil fell about 35 feet and struck Northcraft below. both were treated for injuries and sent home.
Nashville November 19 A spirited campaign for the Democratic nomination for United States senator closes in Tennessee today. The nomination will be decided in a statewide primary tomorrow with a run-off on December 15 if needed. Senator Luke Lea seeking renomination faces former Governor Malcolm Patterson and Kenneth D. McKellar from the Tenth Tennessee.
Col W J Lavelle chief examiner for Cumberland and four other B&O divisions leaves for Wheeling West Virginia to attend the general rules committee meeting opening tomorrow. One representative from each district is chosen to join the system wide body, a compliment to Superintendent M H Cahill and a sign of Cumberland's importance. Lavelle has served over forty years with the railroad and is regarded as a top examiner.
The vestry of St Matthews in Wheeling West Virginia announced Rev Robert E Lee Strider as the new rector after an informal luncheon. The City Union of Ministers hosted the event with 26 clergymen present and a four course luncheon in the church lecture room. Rev Strider recently arrived from Keyser West Virginia.
Oakland Md March 19 Squire Radiatil issued a trader's license to Mr Ford of Cumberland for hunting in Garrett County.
Mrs. Dennis Manamyer found her children aged ten eight and five and her three year old daughter Mary Catherine unconscious from monoxide poisoning when the gas range released too much gas. Dr. C F W Bove treated the family, pulling them from danger. The family had just returned from Lincoln Nebraska after visiting relatives since October 2.
Mr and Mrs F M Powell hosted a belvedere street anniversary party. The Young People's Society of Central ME Church South plans a masquerade at 27 Glenn Street parsonage tonight. The Masonic Temple Association hosts a Thanksgiving dance on Thursday November 25. Allegany County High School Sophomore girls entertained the boys with taffy pulling, dancing and games.
Arthur W. Martin son of Richard Martin of Martinsburg died Tuesday at Terra Alta West Virginia where he had been seeking health treatment. He had served at the Washington Navy Yard for several years and was 30 years old. Funeral details not provided.
The West Virginia Equal Suffrage Association voted to set aside 25930 to fund the 1916 state constitutional amendment campaign. Pledges include Huntington Canal Suffrage $1000 Charleston $1000 Wetzel county $500 Ritchie county $500 Roane county $250 and Ohio county $500. Mrs J G Cochran Parkersburg president pledged 100 and Mrs J Gale Ebert Parkersburg pledged 500.
Morgantown West Virginia Nov 19 It is possible there may be no basketball team at West Virginia this winter as Lieut Wetherill in charge of the Cadets refuses the use of the armory for basketball purposes The armory being government property his decision is final The gymnasium here is not large enough to accommodate the crowds.
Gay White Way Celebration Committee elected State Senator Frederick N. Zihlman chief marshal to lead the parade with Capt. J. Philip Roman as assistant. Tatroe's Tuba Zobo Concert Band will participate. Prizes of 2 dollars for best Charlie Chaplin and Flora Finch makeups to be awarded at the Grand Masque Ball. The lineup includes decorated autos, bands, fraternal orders, scouts, and the National Guard. Philip W. Blake heads the ceremonies and reports interest from thirty auto owners.
Harry G. Appel and wife transfer tract in Allegany to William S. H. Fortney for $10. Ir E. King and wife transfer lot on Sylvan Avenue to I. Grim.
PERCUNALS reports Mr and Mrs W F Yarnall and son James E depart for Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Misses Howser of Washington DC stay with Mr and Mrs James R Bell in Washington Street. Various residents visit kin in Cumberland Frostburg Oakland and Terra Alta while others plan moves to North Carolina and Hopewell Virginia.
Marriage licenses issued for Leroy P. Evans and Fila C. Brown of Williamsburg Pa Joseph Rizzo and Mary C Fava tella of Johnstown Pa George W Taylor and Stella Dor sey of Frostburg Md Harry H Garlitz of Cumberland and Ella N Drake of Twiggtown Md John P Baker and Rachel Hollen ger of Cumberland Pa.
An Arun dell Club Hall program offers 16 lectures on Factors in Present Day History. Mrs. John Glover Wilson, a Goucher College graduate and Columbia University master's student, will lead sessions starting November 30 at 11:30 AM. She is the widow of John G. Wilson, former State's attorney and B&O railroad general counsel.
Chicago Nov 19 Five million dollars has been paid into Methodist church treasuries toward the 15 million dollar fund to pension aging or disabled ministers. Rev Joseph B Hingeley told the conference that the limit is far beyond what in 1912 would have seemed possible and praised episcopal leadership for backing the movement.
Dr Isabel G Eiler will leave for Philadelphia to attend a banquet at the Bellevue Stratford hotel honoring the head of the Osteopathic Association with Governor Brumbaugh Mayor Blankenburg and the Pennsylvania Attorney General among the attendees. William Kuykendall of Rawlings was fined five dollars and costs for assault on John Grapes after a dog episode. he paid the fine with a bill of sale on a horse due to lacking change.
Cumberland Collegians and Carlos football squads prepare for a Thanksgiving contest. Both teams announce strong lineups with players including D. Davis and L. Beettives for Carlos and R. E. Lowenstein, E. Kenney, and Q. B. Donaldson listed among Cumberland selections.
Tomorrow at 10 o clock trustees Arner G Carl and F Brooke Whiting offer a valuable business and residence property at South Liberty Street and North Mechanic Street one square from Baltimore Street. The three story brick building fronts about 30 feet and is used for business and residence purposes.
Charles W. Krise of Standard Oil and C P Briekers Bee Hive Shoe Store display Bannister Company imported high top shoes. Made from French calf skin with raw-hide sole and bellows tongue, guaranteed for all weather wear. Sample pair shown at 15 North Liberty Street with regular price $25 but advertised at $22.00.
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