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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1915

Page

5

Local News Briefs From South Cumberland and Environs

Baltimore and Ohio Bowling League officers met by Keyser with Cumberland reps W C Montignani and H H Summers. Diphtheria claimed three year old Margaret Pearl Barnes of 215 Oldtown Road with funeral at Rose Hill cemetery. Tomorrow's Leader theatre talk by Wintignani on The Journey of Life under the Y M C A religious work committee. Various society notes list Pearl Lucas, Miss Mamie Eversole, Bess Vandegrift visiting kin, and local visits and guests among Cumberland residents.

Baltimore and Ohio Bowling League Keyser W.C. Montignant H. H. Summers Cumberland Margaret Pearl Barnes Samuel Barnes Oldtown Road Rose Hill Cemetery Leader Theatre Virginia Avenue Religious Work Committee Baliore Ohio Y. M. C. A W. ©. Wintignani Montignani

Cumberland Mortality in 1914 Report Shows Low Case Count

A United States Public Health Service 1914 summary notes Cumberland ranks high among cities its size for having few contagious disease cases. It contrasts with 1918 when Cumberland's mortality was very high, and the 1914 Cumberland data follow.

United States Public Health Service Cumberland

Episcopal Rector Appointed for St Mark's Berkeley Springs

Rev Mr Johnson of North Carolina named by Bishop Gravatt to oversee St Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church in Berkeley Springs. He comes with wife and three children and begins duties the first week of January.

Mr. Johnson North Carolina Gravatt St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church Berkeley Springs

Winchester Inn Proprietor Leases Dunn Hotel

Co T Perkins proprietor of the Winchester Inn has leased the Dunn Hotel and the Berkeley Springs property to new operators. The move transfers management responsibilities and may affect local guest services and bookings.

Co. T. Perkins Winchester Inn Dunn, Hotel Et Berkeley Springs

Red Lion statue removed under city sign rule

The historic red lion sign for Hervy Laney’s apothecary was taken from the Lichtenstein pharmacy on Baltimore Street after city orders limited signs to two feet. Dr. Lichtenstein kept the lion as a sentimental gesture and plans to place it on Miss Mollie Laney’s lawn at LaVale.

Hervy Laney Lichtenstein Baltimore Street Laney North Centre Street Dr. Lichenstein Mollie Laney Henry Laney LaVale

Barton Citizens Aid Hospital Thanksgiving Drive

On Tuesday November 23 Barton held a Thanksgiving Donation Day to support Allegany Tuberculosis Hospital in Cumberland. The Barton Civic Club organized the effort and sent four boxes and two barrels of meats fruits vegetables and linen to the hospital.

Barton Allegany Cumberland Barton Civic Club

Batteries Cut to 38c Each at Edison Eleo Co

Advertisement notes dry batteries reduced to 38 cents each at Edison Eleo Company located at 80 North Liberty Street. It adds a later update reducing price to 26 cents.

Edison Eleo, Co N. Liberty, Street

Minstrel cabaret dazzles 800 at Cumberland hall

Miss Lydia Cole Millman heads an unusually clever novelty dance in the K. of C. minstrel show at Carrol hall drawing a large audience. The program includes Raymond Law and Miss Theokla Doerner and a strong vocal lineup with multiple encores. The chorus, orchestra, and numerous soloists receive praise as the night’s highlight.

Cumberland Lydia Cole Millman K. of C Carrolhall Raymond Law Theokla Doerner Francis Hodel Mahre Kentucky Frank Lippold Fred Mullen Thread-Men Tommy Welsh Marie Mothersole Gretchen Miller Mises Henriette Sell Nancy Miller Nell Kelley Fileen Frances Rossworth Rita Trouge Schmutz Mary Lou Doerner Misse Coletta Doerner Leona Kilroy Mary Rosswormh Clara Mae Sell Lenora Lipnold Regina Murray Nellie Murray Mabel Fisher Frances Clare Fisher Winifred Malloy William Hunt Frank Malone John Miller Robert Davis James Kelly William Reilly Joseph Kelly Frederic Foster Snow J. Joseph Kelly

Cumberland girl in distress awaiting institutional care

In Hagerstown a Cumberland girl known as Pleasant Willmouth faces a hearing before Justice Doub for street walking. She has been jailed since last Sunday under medical care, claims there is no father or mother, and recently gave birth at a local hotel to a died child. The case notes poverty and lack of support.

Cumberland Justice Doub Pleasant Willmouth Patheti Connellsville Pleasant Hagerstown

Weav er enters race in spring municipal voting

Joseph E Weaver, proprietor of the Arlington Hotel and former Baltimore and Ohio engineer, announces he will run for city commissioner as the field begins forming for the spring mayor and four commissioner election. Other names linked to the mayoralty include Dr. Thomas O’Koon incumbent FE Brooke Whiting and Thomas G Pownall.

Joseph E., Weaver Arlington Hotel Weaver Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Thomas O' Koon FE. Brooke Whiting Thomas G. Pownall

Cumberland Valley Railroad Runs $3 Round Trip Excursion

Moorehead C. Kennedy, president of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, announced a two section special from Hagerstown to New York City and back for $3. The trip carried over 1,200 people at less than one third the regular cost, following a prior Atlantic City excursion by the line.

Moorehead C. Kennedy Cumberland Valley Railroad Cumberland Valley New York Hagerstown New York City Atlantic City

Election expense accounts filed for numerous candidates

The clerk of the circuit court lists itemized campaign costs for many officials and candidates. Notable totals include Republican and Democratic committees with receipts and payments, officials such as Peter Wright, Henry F Valentine, John Quinn, and William Walsh among others, with expenditures ranging from a few dollars to thousands. The report shows balances for several accounts and party fund movements.

Circuit Court George FE. Jordan Republican State Central Committee W. C. Deveeman Hugh A.mcmullen Peter Wright Richard Merriman F. T. Dixon Henry Bachman F. C. Hendrickson Howard M. Fuller Democratic State Central Committee Joseph J. Lyinger Hervey M. Shuck Register of Wills J. W. S. Cochrane Lee Haines J. B. Order Orphan’s Court Conrad J Herpich Fred C. Dreyer Henry F. Valentine P. H. Daughtrey A. C. Rawlings John J. Price John B. Rees John Quinn Edward Harris Robert W. Little W. H John Ternent William Close P. D. Getandanner Walter T. Parker Arthur Smith H. W. Shaidt J. FE. Humbird Peter McFarland Thos G. Fisher

Socials Roundup Highlights Local Etiquette and Travel

Mrs S E Kline hosted a dinner for daughter Fannye before she travels to Pittsburgh then Chicago to spend winter with Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs Max Kamen. Naomi Bradoor entertained friends with ecards on Thursday. J B Wickard hosted a five course Thanksgiving dinner at the Altamont with Geare orchestra. Amanda Collins marked her birthday with a party. A surprise party honored Katherine Leasure at 228 Baltimore Avenue. William Ricker hosted a gathering for the newlyweds Frank Crawford and wife. Mrs R E Paull hosted a Dutch supper at 146 North Centre Street.

S. E. Kline Cumberland Street Fannye R. Kline Pittsburgh Chicago Max Kamen J. B. Wickard Altamont Geare Orchestra William Leasure Baltimore Avenue Katherine

Miss Garrott Dead After Illness at Liberty home

Miss Sue N Garrott died at her sister Mrs Laura Sappingtons Liberty home Thursday morning from paralysis aged 69 She was a Frederick County native and former public school teacher She is survived by sisters Mrs Laura Sappington Miss Jennie Garrott of Liberty Mrs James R Anderson of Lonaconing Mrs Samuel Anderson of Baltimore Mrs Julian Downing of Newport News Miss Emma Garrott of Fricksburg and brothers Matthew Garrott Anderson Garrott Frank Garrott and W Va locations

Sue N. Garrott Laura Sappington Libertytown Miss Garrott Frederick County Frederick Braddock Heights Stonehurst Jennie Garrott Liberty James R. Anderson Lonaconing Samuel Anderson Baltimore Julian Downing Newport News Emma Garrott Fricksburg Matthew Garrott Ville Anderson Garrott Wick Frank Garrott Sh Wunction W. Va

Perry Deetz Dead

Perry Deetz a veteran bricklayer dies at age 58 in his North Center street home after a weeklong asthma illness. He leaves wife Jennie and ten children including Perry Fred Calvin and daughters Mrs Cosgrove and Mrs Swearingen. Surviving siblings include William Howard and Miss Anna Deetz and relatives in Steubenville New Castle and Chattanooga. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Perry Deetz North Center Street Deetz Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church Jennie Deetz Perry Fred Calvin Michael Cosgrove J. L. Swearingen Harry Rawlings Steubenville Ohio Joseph Quinn New Castle Bernard Giles Chattanooga Tenn William and Howard Deetz This City Anna Deetz Erie

County Officials to Receive Commissions in December

City briefs note commissions for new county officials will be handed at the courthouse as offices open. Sheriff McFarland expected to receive first December 1, followed by Orphan Circuit Court judges, then the Register of Wills and County Commissioners. Other officials begin January 1. Governor's commission for State Attorney to be certified by Chief Judge A Hunter Beyd.

Court House Peter C. McFarland Orphan Circuit Court Register of Wills A. Hunter Beyd

Railroad worker struck by rail in Baltimore yard injury update

Edward Stein, a Balti more and Ohio work train crew member, sustained a head injury when a rail rolled off a car in the yards below Virginia avenue. He was moved to Allegany hospital. doctors report the skull is not fractured and he is expected to recover.

Edward Stein Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Virginia Avenue Stein Baltimore Street Allegany Hospital Walford

Marriages listed in Caledonia area notice

A series of wedding notices from Moorefield to Cumberland, Meyersdale, and Fairmont list entrees including Misa Marie Isneep and Roland McNeill at Caledonia, plus Kilduff and Bowen, Gleich and Collins, Daugherty and Rosenmerkle, Brant and Barney, Johnson and Johnson, Watson and Weber, and Miller and Gibson. Dates range midweek. receptions planned after ceremonies with attendants named.

Philip Wilson Inskeep Caledonia Moorefield W. Va Misa Marie Elder Inskeep Roland Karl McNeill Daugherty Rosenmerkle Claude E. Daugherty Misa Cora A. Rosenmerkle Fairmont W. J. Eddy First Baptist Church East Park Avenue Owens Glass Works Cumberland George Rosermerkle

Knights of Columbus to Attend Vespers at St Patrick s

Local council No 586 Knights of Columbus plans a vesper service attendance at St Patrick s with the fourth degree as guard of honor. About 200 to 300 men to gather at Carroll hall at 7:00 p m and march to the church for the 7 30 service.

No. 586 Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Carroll Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. A. Macgi Barney Doc ED. Backus Joe Emily South Cumberland Enviro Bureau OF the Cumberland Press Bowling League Pearl Lucas First Street Martinsburg Mamie Eversole Bess Vandegrift Romney Harley Fulton Street Michael N. Fesenmeier G.B.S. Brewing Company Andrew J. Pesenmeier Conrad Jammer J. E. Suter Piedmont Frank Sinclair Rowlesburg Mildred Charles Bratt Brunswick E. M. Heber D. S. Niceley Nipetown Maryland Theatre Alvin R. Serf Ilda Turner Gertrude Morgan Gladys Dawson Dudley Buck Schilling G. Dud Hocking P. G. Shaffran Nell Turner Rochelle Samson and Delilah Saint Saens Gertrude T. Morgan H. Paul Mann Alvin T. Serf R. W. Trevaskis Gilchrist Bertha Gailey Jacobs Gottschalk Red Lion Miss Millman J. J Vanden Berg Cumberland Seed Company Holland Reservists Holland A. W. Kline Schatdt's Lane Yost Milford Dean Owen Kellar Washington Ralph Husband Irving Rosenbaum Morris Rosenbaum LD. F. Kuykendall Philadelphia John A. Findlay Altoona Louis Stein Edith Fannie Stein Mechanicsburg Clarence H. Stein Agnes Long John Myers Winchester Cooper Bros E. J. Rinker Elm Street A. E. Hack Miss Boyle Petersburg John Parks Hattie Daugherty Madelene MD., Are Guests of Mrs. Daugherty’s Sister, Mrs. R. L. Hasson North Sixth Street Los Angeles Cal Charles Hammer Clarksburg Ruth Blakey Ashland Fayette Street Charles Blakey W. E. Turner Jane Brown E. T. Brown Parsons G. W. Bradour Bedford Road Somerset Margaret Kalbach Cleveland Institution Joseph E. Weaver Naomi Bradour Amanda Collins Narrows Park William Ricker Emily Street Frank Crawford R. E. Paull Peter McParland David W. Norris Golda M. Potter Belle Grove, Md Price Ll. Oates Ora B. Howdyshell Sedan, W. Va John Berkenbush Catherine B. Lind Johnstown, Pa Thomas McCormick Minnie M. Miles William J. Gracie Pittsburg Janet G. Glen William R. Cree Bertha C. Heller Hollidaysburg Edgar M. Randolph Pauline EF. Bisher I. O. O. F. News Friends Lodge No Josephine Bayard James Taylor John Bayliss Pride of Potomac Council United American Mechanics No. 12 Ee Kilduff Bowen Bernard P. Kilduff Mary E. Bowen St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Midland J. J. Quinn Thomas Conlon Annie Malloy Lars Bowen Gleich—Collins Charles Gleich Columbus Tina Collins Isaac Collins Frostburg Sts. Philip and James Catholic Church Meyersdale J. J. Brady Ethel Collins T. E. McKenzie Brant—Barney Gilbert Israel] Brant Mary Bell Barney United Breth Church H. Eugene Hardson Johnson—Johnson Lulu Johnson W. €. Johnson James Frederick Johnson Louisville Watson—Weber Howard S. Watson Grace Weber First Methodist Protestant Church J. L. Ward Miller—Gibson Garry Irving Miller J. D. Miller Ruth Louise Gibson B. T. Gibson Masontown Miller St. Louis Council Loretta Blaus South Allegany ST Miss Heffron Walsh Eodzin Rebekah H. Otto Peabody N. Lee St
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