Surprise party for Miss Agnes Twigg at 102 Virginia avenue
A large group of Miss Agnes Twigg’s friends gathered at her home on Virginia avenue for a surprise party with games and refreshments. Attendees included Ka and Nettie Twigg, Viola Spidel, Helen Sowers, Ada Shinofaky, Minnie Barnes, Helen Spidel, Annie Whitaker, Grace Davidson, John Barton, Charles alire, George Purgitt, Granville Pitman, Percy Moore, John Burkhart, Page Ayson, Aman Twigg, J. Kuntzman, Nelson Kreiger, Elmer and J. Emrich, plus Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lucas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Twigg
Virginia Avenue
Nettie Twigg
Viola Spidel
Helen Sowers
Ada Shinofaky
Minnie Barnes
Helen Spidel
Annie Whitaker
Grace Davidson
John Barton
Charles Alire
George Purgitt
Granville Pitman
Percy Moore
John Burkhart
Page Ayson
F. W. Bove
Catherine Lippold
Keyser High Downs J A C Eleven 12 to 6
Keyser High School defeats the Junior Athletic Club of Cumberland 12 to 6 in a loosely played game at Central U M C A. Dorsey and Athey scored for Keyser while Willison tallied for Cumberland as J A C fumbled chances. Rosters listed for both teams and referee details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser High
Orew
Keyser
W. Va
Key
Junior Athletic Club
Cumberland
Pases
Dorsey
Athey
Campberland Boys
Willison
Athletic Club
J. Steiner
Buck
Woodard Dyche
C. Steiner
Woerner
Sehleuss
Freeland
Cole
Warren
Douglas
Divorce action granted in circuit court for Margaret J Andrews
Margaret J Andrews was granted an absolute divorce from James Andrews by Judge Henderson in the circuit court who ordered the defendant to pay the costs. William L Winkler acting through Horace P Whitworth applies for absolute divorce from Della May Winkler on statutory grounds. Married August 1909 they have two children a son aged eight and a daughter 15 months, residing in Westernport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Andrews
James Andrews
Henderson
Cincuit
William L. Winkler
Horace P. Whitworth
Della May Winkier
Westernport
Real Estate Transfers Notice
Real estate transfers listed include C Hendrickson and W C Cap to B L Gibbs for Allegany Grove lot valued at $145. American Coal Co to Georges Creek & Cumberland Railroad Co for right of way in Lonaconing valued at $1. R T Kauffman and wife to Domenic Franzen and wife for a lot on Seymour Street valued at $10. Starting and wife transfer for a lot on Bellevue Street valued at $50. Winmer Bowman and wife to Thomas ONeill and wife for a lot on Upper Broadway valued at $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hendrickson
W. C. Capper
B. L. Gibbs
Allegany Grove
American Coal Company
Georges Creek
R. T. Kauffman
Domenic Franzen
Lot
Seymour Street
Bellevue Street
Winmer Bowman
Thomas O'Neill
Used Cars Ad in For Sale Column at Glisan's
Read the For Sale column ad from Glisan's offering used cars. The ad appears in the Nov 24 1910 issue listing available vehicles and contact details for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glisan
Brother of priest weds in Wheeling ceremony at SS Peter and Paul
Two weddings at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church feature relatives of priests. Miss Lydian Knupper and Edward C. Karl of Canal Dover wed in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Philip Cap. Pator and attended by two priests who are brothers of the brides. The Mass music featured Von Weber, and a wedding breakfast followed at the rectory. The next morning Miss Teresa Anna Bishop and George Anthony Horn of Wheeling married in a nuptial mass led by Rev. Father Marcellus, brother of the groom. The groom formerly served on Wheeling City Council and the couple planned a reception in their honor in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydian Knupfer
Edward C. Karl
Canal Dover
Father Philip
M. Cap
SS. Peter and Paul's
Simon
Pittsburgh
Clarence
Leonard
Sounhdeacon
Catherine Lippold
Clarence McKenzie
M. L. Wiesel
Von
SS. Ester and Paul's
Marcellus
St. Alphonsus’ Parish
Wheeling
William BF. Kerber
Teresa Habig
Horn
Hishop
Father Marcellus
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Obituaries for Turner Prances and Bloss in Maryland area
J W Turner aged 56 died at Western Maryland hospital after six weeks illness. Survived by two brothers and two sisters. funeral private at his sister's home on North Centre street. J W Turner was a plasterer in Hancock. Wilbert Bloss M 20 died at home in North Branch. he leaves three brothers and one sister. Funeral set for 2 pm Sunday at North Branch Methodist church with Rev. Lynn Abergast officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Turner
Western Maryland Hospital
William E. Turner
Charles E. Rhind
This City
Charles H. Turner
Kansas City
W. H. Pitzer
Erie
Stein
Undertaking Establishment
Mrs. Rhind
North Centre Street
Turner
Hancock
Wilbert Bloss
Charlies Bloss
North Branch
Kenny
Cumberland
Walter
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Elizabeth Courtney
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lynn Abergast
Just Sold a Pint Convicted in Clarksburg Court
Norman Allen of Clarksburg was convicted by Judge James W. Robinson for selling a pint of liquor. He received six months on county roads with convicts, a $100 fine plus costs, and a $1,000 bond to avoid prohibition violations for two years, with road work if the bond defaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Allen
Clarksburg
James W. Robinson
Personal notices from Cumberland area
A long list of visits and joinery from Cumberland and nearby towns. Notables include Mr and Mrs FE Hetzer of Fayette street and Mrs Mary J Bowhay of the Arlington hotel visiting Oakland. The article notes travel, weddings, hospital stays, college visits and Thanksgiving gatherings across multiple towns and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Lavelle
Tunnelton
W. Va
Death notices from Grafton and Cumberland reflect two long-time residents
Mary A. Pippin aged 66 dies after months of illness at daughter’s home in Grafton. Survived by husband two sons Frank and Elliot and daughter Mrs. Williams plus siblings. Body to be buried today. Joseph M. Heilman aged 67 dies after lingering illness at Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland. Longtime resident, charter St Mark's Reformed Church member and National Union secretary. Survived by wife and six children. Interment planned at Rose Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Piedmont
W. Va
Mary A. Pippin
W. B. Willams
West Fide
Frank Pippin
Morgantown
Elliot Pippin
Bridgeport
Conn
Williams
J. B. Elliott
Newcastle
J. T. Elliot
St. Louis
H. B. Arnold Piedmont
Edward Wagley
Keyser
Tippin
Joseph M. Heilman
Western Maryland
Helman
Cumberland
Emmitsburg
St. Mark's Reformed Church
National Union
Elizabeth C. Helman
Percy A
Beall Street Grocer Sold in Rose Hill Addition
J J Ziegler longtime Beall street grocer in Rose Hill addition sells the business through agents Cowden and Zihlman to M Paul Murray former owner of the Stag case who will take over operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ziegler
Beall Street
Allegany
Rose Hill Addition
Cowden and Zihlman
M. Paul Murray
Dinner for the Poor Feeds City Children at Salvation Army
More than fifty needy children in the city received Thanksgiving dinners at the Washington Lunch Room hosted by the Salvation Army. An additional twenty children and ten men were fed at Shelter Home on North Mechanic Street. Rev Douglass Hooff elected archdeacon of Cumberland at the final session in St John’s Episcopal Church Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Salvation Army
Shelter
North
Mechanic Street
Douglass Hooff
Cumberland
St. John's Episcopal Church
Hagerstown
All Saints Church
Frederick
Local Nuptials Highlight Bloomsburg Cumberland Couples
William M. Somerville of Cumberland and Miss Ethel Irene Bierman of Bloomsburg wed at First Presbyterian Church Bloomsburg. Ceremony led by Rev Spencer C Dickson with maid of honor Katherine Bierman and four bridesmaids. Groom, a Cumberland bar member and former Maryland legislator, is tied to Empire Coal Co and mining interests. Bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs Henry Bierman, taught in Allegany County High School. They plan to reside at 38 Fayette Street Cumberland after December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam M. Somerville
Cumberland
Ethel Irene Bierman
Bloomsburg
First Presbyterian Church
Spencer C. Dickson
Katherine Bierman
Elizabeth Cowan Somerville
Eleanor Corman
Danville
Nell Vastine
Brooklyn
N. Y
Katherine Jameson
D. Lindley Sloan
Robert N. Barr
Baltimore
Richard Oswald
Irwin B. Somerville
Ridgewood
N. J
Clyde M. Davis
Wilkesbarre
Somerville
Allegany County
Maryland
Empire Coal Company
Garrett County
Henry Bierman
Simmons College
Boston
John Somerville
Lonaconing
Fayette Street
Queen City Feast at Queen City Hotel Menu Highlights
The Queen City Hotel under manager Rawley K Swayne hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in festive Queen City style. Chrysanthemums adorned tables and a gilt Pilgrim Father frontpiece decorated the souvenir menu, which listed a lavish course of mock turtle soup to roasted mallard and plum pudding among many dishes, with Roi-Tan cigars and coffee to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City
Rawley K Swayne
Malaga
Alleged Robber in Jail at Elkins for Store Theft
Pat Wamsley of Mill Creek was jailed in Elkins on Wednesday morning charged with stealing 256 dollars from Lewis Conrad's store. Police say he previously robbed the same store of about 80 dollars, and a baited trap led to his capture with the stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Wamsley
Mill Creek
Elkins
Lewis Conrad
Wamsley
Bazaar and Oyster Supper a Large Fayette Street Success
The Bazaar and Oyster Supper at SS Peter and Paul’s Hall Fayette Street served nearly 800 suppers over two evenings. Unique features included the Palace of Arte and Telegraph Office run by Ursuline Academy girls. Various social events and birthday celebrations followed, with church social and Ladies Aid activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Peter and Paul's Hall
Fayette Street
Arte
Girls of Ursuline Academy
Rose Hill Realty Buys Lots in Rose Hill Addition
Rose Hill Realty agents Cowden and Zihiman purchased multiple lots in the Rose Hill addition from Eugene C. Landis and Edward M. R. Caton. Buyers include William M. Sommerville John B. Shaaf Charles L. Heller Earl Polink Roy L. Pitzer John J. Murphy and M. Paul Murray. Several have begun homes with more to come in spring.
Flashlights and Batteries Stocked at Edison Bloc Co
Advertisement notes complete stock of flashlights and batteries with fresh Edison brand batteries. It lists 30 N Liberty Street as the location and is dated November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Bloc. Co
N. Liberty Street
Rosenbaums Biggest Coat Sale This Saturday
One thousand coats purchased this week in New York available at Rosenbaums with plush and velour styles. Prices range from 7.98 to 25 dollars. Do not miss the Saturday sale at Rosenbaums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosenbaums
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barney
Hole
Angelica
Barney Mac
South Cumberland
Bureau OF the Cumberland Press
Grace M. EE. Church
W. Bryson Smith
Southminster Presbyterian Church
Royal Blues and Athletics
The
Royal Blues and Wonders
Diamond Bowling League
W. C. Montignan
Albert Grant
Frank F. Barkdoll
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Isle
Joseph Dawson
Centre Street
Frank A. Killman
Mt. Hermon
Williams Road
Our Chapel
Agar Chapel
M. KE
Humbird Street
Harry V. Wheeler
Marly
Trinity M. E
Grand Avenue
Mtarry V. Wheeler
Leonard Weedy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles Myers
Helen
Chester Springs
Margaret Weaver
Stella Laughlin
Ernest Huth
Tillie Spicer
W. C. Oreis
Keith
Race Street
Orris
Charles Orris
Grace Montignani
W. C. Montignani
Central U. M. C. A
Hartman
Cromwell
Deets
Rose Buds
M. Fuller
Cook
Imps
Flose Buds
Palle Moreno
Ben Cheese
Pate Weidener
Eceasd
Hixon Cromwell
Reynolds
Deet
Cable
Weidener
Lewis
A Fuller
Timer
Wilson
Ings
John EF. Wilson
FRS
Philip and
Wheeling, W. Va
J. K. Prances
J. FE. Frances
Rudolf Wolff
Bedford
Mary Geary
Mariel
Amy Diehl
Joseph Koegel
William Combs
Arence P .Fletcher
Joseph Lindn
C. L. Bretz
Jean Latimer Hoopes
Stephen Potts
Altoona
Grace la
Miwa
W. I
M. GB
Corrigat Catherin
W. Kells
New Castle
Vileces Hi
James KR Bell
Edward A. Dietricn
Nort
L. Jones
Wilso
Baith
Harry Parr
Gre Ridge Orchards
Green Ridge
Lucy Blue
Springfield
Sarah Schartel
Columbia Street
Frank G. Crane
Muskegon
Mich
James Grant
West Collingwood
Mary Riker
Martinsburg
Eleanor Peters
Daisy Rice
Charles Peters
A. P. Robey
Burrell Shipley
Marshall Boyd
Everett
M. J. Fleming
Anna Bishop
Terra Alta
William Elkins, Jr
Long Ridge
William Elkins
Jesse Elkins
Blanche Bridges
Mt. Savage
Cora McCusker
Alfred Brant
Ridgeley
Milbrey Brant
P. S. Keim
Elk Garden
Keim
Noah G. Keim
Homer Foor
Howser
James R. Bell
Washington, D. C
George R. Beneman
B. Beneman
Chase Street
Mary O’reilley
John Keating
Harold Jackson
Inter-State
Visi
J. Wesley P. Somerville
Altamont Terrace
Henry Havercamp
Genevieve Horn
O. M
George Horn
Howard Hale
United States Signal Corps
Newport News
Mary E. Hale
Virginia Dixon
Goucher College
E. T. Dixon
Edward Piper
Western Maryland Railway
William T. Piper
Fulton Street
Lloyd Keller
Walter FF. Keller
South Liberty Street
Florida
Colgate Company
Keller
Central Y. M. C. A
David Knepper
Clara B. Elden
Chambersburg
Francis S. Deckens, Jr
Ralph Mays
Charles Buz Cornelius Webster
Harry
K. O
Berkeley
Seoaas
Mrs. Pippin of
Piedmont Passes
J. M. Helman
Paul Murray
Stag Hotel
Somerville—Bierman
Cale—Dodson
Thomas Alton Cale
Almeda Jean Dodson
Bedford Street
J. L. Ward
First Methodist Protestant Church
Charles W. Dodson
Vincent Andrew Welsh
Charlotte Lewis
Edward Lewis
Consolidation Mines
Frostburg
Nix
AKER
Ravnaar
Amanda Collina
Narrows Park
Harry Mathews
Frederick Street
Lucartha
Lloyd Warnick
Alfred Lipspold
Fiobert McBride
Joseph H. Lippold
Arthur Hammond Amick
Vera Amick
Winston Hutching
Helen Gray
Leroy Horton
Prospect Street
Frank Day Woods
Duke Memorial Bible
First Pre Church
Ladies Aid Society of
Trineity Lutheran Church
Charles Everline
Coloumbria Street
Everline
Rose Hill Realty
Loretta Blaus
South Allegany
Suita
Spirella Corseta
Miss Heffron
Walsh
Eodtm
Rebekah H. Otto Peabody
N. Lee St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!