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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
12
A Cumberland merchant says the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona with over 1 million dollars worth of nuts will shrink local markets. Nut prices rose 1 to 2 cents per pound last week and likely won’t fall during the holidays due to shipping disruptions from Italian and Greek ports.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen seek PSC approval in Pennsylvania to treat combination baggage and passenger coaches as two cars, a move the Pennsylvania Railroad opposes as raising costs. Officials warn a five car train would require six crewmen instead of five. They note New Jersey's utility commission already ruled trains are manned by five.
Mrs Thomas I Marshall wife of the vice president underwent abdominal surgery yesterday in Indianapolis. The operation lasted over an hour and at noon she was reported resting comfortably at the hospital.
F A Coleman broke his right arm in two places while working at the Phenox Coal Co. Bullett plant when his glove was caught by a belt. Dr. D J Long attended. Basketball notes announce the season opener at Tri-Towns on Friday night November 26 with Lonaconing Reserves vs Piedmont City at the K of P Armory and a consolidation move for local teams. Two out-of-town stars will play against Coney.
The article notes the Frostburg wedding officiated by Rev J P Filson with bride Lona Frear and groom, details attendants, and marital home setup. It then lists a Hill Street school Thanksgiving program featuring readings, recitations, songs, violin solos, and a reading of The Harvest Festival from Hiawatha.
Extensive arrangements honor Trinity Lutheran churchs twelfth anniversary with events over three days. Notables invited include former pastors and Protestant ministers. Plans include special music, a Friday church reception, an 11 a m Sunday anniversary address by Rev W C Ney, platform meeting, and an anniversary sermon by Rev A S Hentman Tuesday bazaar at K of P armory.
Hugh A. O Rourke 41 died yesterday in Wilkinsburg Hospital after staying with relatives. Native of Ocean he spent most his life in the area. Survived by mother Mrs Alice O Rourke and brothers Patrick Midland and Martin Westernport. Body to be taken to his Midland brother’s home. Member of St Joseph's Church. Thanksgiving services set at 10 30 a m in M BE Church with addresses by Revs C H Wagner and W E Bird. The President's Thanks-
Advertisement for a Thanksgiving dance hosted by Healy's Dancing Academy on Main Street Frostburg inviting local residents to attend.
A natural gas explosion at the Lonaconing Glass Factory yesterday afternoon burned James Love of Charlestown and Robert Doyle of Church Street. The workers were installing a union in gas pipes. as they disconnected, gas ignited and flames singed their faces. They were treated at Campbell's drug store before returning home.
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