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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
3
War bulletin from Paris reports French troops gaining ground in the Argonne forests despite violent Gergan attacks as heavy fighting concentrates there. German bombardments along the Argonne Vosges front have diminished, though foggy conditions persist.
London reports the American Embassy says all passports must bear the holder’s photo. Expiring or pending passports must be submitted within two weeks to attach photos and be stamped. The move aims to curb passport misuse across Europe. A German spy linked passport cases tied to Carl Hans Lody and a man named Bridgeman Taylor.
Paris reports a Zouave prisoner who shouted Do not fire as German troops pressed a Belgian forest defense. The Zouaves answered with a rapid volley, killing attackers and sacrificing the heroic soldier, whose name remains unknown while his regiment is honored for this act.
Mike Cosgrove head janitor at the Maryland Theatre secures a second cat to replace a former pet named Jerry. The tale recalls the original Jerry’s illness and presumed fate, with Cassan gifting the exact duplicate cat. The theatre also houses two other pets Tiger the wild cat and Lilly the domestic cat.
Bellefonte Pennsylvania November 24 two new coal deposits discovered in the Snowshoe region a four foot vein at Taubhill by Lehigh Coal Company and a five foot vein at the mouth of Beauty Run by Kelley Bros. anticipated substantial employment growth and output near doubling.
The Rembrandt Studio at 101 Baltimore Street will open on Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take advantage of a fine enlargement with every $8.00 order. Nice for Christmas. November 24-21.
The Maryland Restaurant advertises Thanksgiving dinner and supper for 50 cents. The notice promotes a holiday meal service with pricing and a call to dine in.
Perouinal Vv Sperry is in New York with McAlpin. Bessie Kinser visits her sister Mrs John Effland in Hagerstown. Mrs Charles Kolb travels to see her ill son Carl in the city. Marie Wertz and Louise Iver of Bedford Pa attend the Snow recital at Windsor. Mrs C F Bergner and son Carl visit Washington. Bergner will speak at Zion Lutheran Church for the tenth anniversary of the Oman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society. W A Straub at the Pennsylvania Hotel reportedly improving. Joseph McMahon of Ocean visits Miss Ellen Kelly in Connellsville. Mrs J R Voorhees remains seriously ill at Allegany Hospital. this is her third operation since June 29, after two at Martinsburg City Hospital. Mildred Kimmel leaves West Race Street for a visit to relatives in Clarksburg Piedmont and Cumberland.
The Y M C A notes a Bible study group meeting at 6 15 this evening followed by basketball practice at 8 30. A Thanksgiving night game is anticipated. The Gym contest first week standings show Mutts 65 Jeffs 40. The Junior Basketball League formed Saturday naming four teams and captains John Deetz Thornton Patterson Ernest Hartman Eldred Cromwell.
A fancy table arranged by school girls will be part of the supper at St Patrick's Hall tomorrow and Thanksgiving. Many beautiful handiwork pieces will be on sale. An oyster supper will be held at Ss Peter and Paul's Hall on Fayette Street Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Frank Troutman 73 died at 2 15 pm yesterday at 41 Weber Street from drops. Survived by wife and children in Cumberland, Wilmington, Hambleton, Parsons, and elsewhere. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from the house. burial Greenmount Cemetery. Thomas E Carney 39 died at home 7 North Lee Street last night. son of James I Carney. Survived by wife Mary Noonan. funeral by Cumberland Council 586 Knights of Columbus.
Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, condemned for the 1913 murder of Mary Phagan in Atlanta, plan to seek writ of error from additional Supreme Court members after a refusal by Justice. Alexander, Frank's counsel, will stay in Washington to pursue intervention claiming constitutional rights were violated by the verdict while Frank was absent.
Renowned Austrian violinist Fritz Kreisler, a former lieutenant in the Austrian army and current casualty of combat near Lemberg, reached New York aboard the liner Rotterdam. He described three days of trench fighting, a night Cossack assault, and his escape after a pistol duel, noting his wife served as a Red Cross nurse.
For sale in Oneton Illinois an H C truck 20 horsepower 1914 model water cooled engine. Used 3 months in grocery business. Original cost 950 dollars. Asking 600 dollars. Contact Lee Kesner Water Street Keyser West Virginia. No 3 1f.
Harvey B. Hertzler, blamed for Roger Hemphill s death, pleaded guilty to manslaughter before Judge Robert R. Henderson in Hagerstown Maryland. A 200 signatory parole petition was presented. Witnesses said the fight followed by Hemphill s collision with a railroad dray caused his death. doctor testified death due to shock with unclear link to blows.
The damage suit of Mrs. Esther Smith against the Cumberland Electric Railway Company went to the jury after an accident on Maryland avenue where two cars collided. Mrs. Smith, a passenger, claims severe injuries. Buckey pleads guilty to criminal libel in a separate Allegany case. Judge Keedy deferred ruling.
In Montville Connecticut Henry A Bolles receives 75000 for saving a young girl from drowning in the Thames river 28 years ago. The girl daughter of New York businessman Mr Trumbull fell from his yacht. Trumbull dies recently and Bolles is informed of the bequest by the estate executors.
President Wilson said in Washington that Mexico will rapidly clarify as Mexicans settle their affairs themselves, a key feature of American policy. He dismissed fears of anarchy and noted advisory optimism from Mexico City. Secretary of War Garrison released Admiral McLean’s dispatch about troops leaving Vera Cruz Monday at 2 p.m.
Oysters and a wide seafood selection offered at discounted prices by Daughtery's with items such as halibut, bass, mackerel, and trout listed alongside country butter and cheese. The Portmeagg Studio at 100 Baltimore Street announces a sale day from 8 am to 5 pm with a speaking likeness and refined finish as part of the promotion.
The School Girls Table will feature at St Patrick’s Thanksgiving supper and dance in St Patrick’s Hall on North Centre street with a Wednesday and Thursday evening performance. The notice urges attendance to see the display.
The Ma Restaurant announces a Thanksgiving dinner and supper service with a special menu. Details on time and pricing.
For sale packard touring car in first class condition 600 dollars. Apply at New Creek Garage Keyser West Virginia. November 13 tf.
From San Francisco a message reports Captain Alger of the revenue cutter McCulloh coordinating rescue after the Hanalei wreck. The steamer lies split near shore with eighteen survivors ashore and others being removed by Golden Gate or McCulloh crews.
A compiled notice lists couples granted marriage licenses in several towns including Connellsville Ban nington Altoona Tyrone Bellfonte Mannington Hinton and Cumberland names include Louis Metcalf and Ethel Springer John Leeshefkey and Maud Lee Frederick Wood and Zella Hetrich Marvin Hunter and Naomi Miller Lester Witmer and Ethel Gummo Jacob Raymaley and Laura Hoffman Thomas Bess and Mary Macfarlane Frederick Schmidt and Ivy Joy.
Thomas H. Hobbs as executor lists personal property sales for Emma L. Gorman and Elson B. Kuhnle as executrix files an inventory and debt list for J. C. Kuhnle, with first final account and distribution. Court orders in guardianship matter for Mary S. Miller. Frank B. McDermitt receives letters testamentary for Anna M. Hook.
Real estate transfers listed include The Cumberland Improvement Company and others to The Cumberland and Westernpound Electric Railway Company for property on North Harrison Street valued at 1500 dollars. George Lucas and wife to Braid Shupe and wife parcel at Frostburg valued at 10 dollars. Willie B. Burke to Joseph William Young parcel in Allegany County valued at 50 dollars. Charles W. Prince and wife to Mayor and City Council of Cumberland Reynolds Street property valued at 450 dollars.
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