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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
4
A party including E. L. and W. W. Colline A K Moreland and Col N. W. Russler returned from a ten day hunting trip on the Collings farm in Orange county Virginia. They brought back quail squirrels woodcock and rabbits in a large bag.
The Jewish Festival of Hanukkah begins December 2 and lasts eight days with special children's services Sunday at 3 p.m. Rabbi M. Baron will preach a sermon, and children will lead the program with eight lighted candles carried by girls. The Ladies Aid Society will serve refreshments after the exercises.
About thirty five members of Altoona Aerie No 286 Fraternal Order of Eagles were hosted by Cumberland Aerie No 245 with a train greeting and turkey supper. Speeches by Boyd Reinhart Harry McMullin Albert Dowden E L Schoonover J E Armerman J L Strunk C M Banks and others followed. The visitors also attended Crescent Fishing and Pleasure Club oyster roast at the Old Paper Mill in the Narrows.
Alfred A. Forthman of Barton, in tin and sheet metal, and Mrs Mary E Sluss of Lonaconing were married in Lonaconing Methodist Church after a morning service. The Rev Thomas Wheeler officiated. Both are widowed. Forthman is a Martinsburg WV native who lived in Cumberland and elsewhere.
Rev. Dr. James E. Moffatt and his daughter Ethel nearly died from carbon monoxide after a furnace soot clog allowed gas to fill the house following Thanksgiving travel. Nearby accident claimed Milton Dicken and Mrs. Alice J. Kifer when a car rolled on Red Hill leaving both dead and others injured. Fire-side investigation notes soot-clogged chimneys caused deadly asphyxiation. double funeral planned for Wednesday.
Thomas Steele aged 39 died suddenly after Saturday evening. funeral planned Tuesday at 2 30 p m from his Koontz home. He is survived by his father John Steele and several brothers and sisters. He served in the Navy.
Used car buyers are invited to check Glisan's advertisement in the For Sale column. The note references years and Nav-24-10, signaling an automotive listing with model or price details.
On a trip from Sylvan in Franklin County Pennsylvania to Hancock Maryland, a car driven by William McCullough turned turtle after steering gear failure. McCullough and his wife were crushed to death. he was about 38 and served as Sylvan postmaster.
Miss Marian Tekes visits Maryland friend during Thanksgiving vacation. Mrs. I Blaine White moves into new Washington street home built by Prof. Daisy. Several residents ill or recovering. News of travels to New York Chicago and Baltimore, visits to Frostburg and Cumberland, and attendance at alumni events.
The school resumes after Thanksgiving recess with upperclassmen report at 8 a.m. and freshmen start at noon. The change affects Sopho mores Juniors and Seniors and will be carried out this day.
St Josephs club basketball seeks a second win this season against Knights of Columbus in a Wednesday contest at the K of C hall. Last time KC routed St Josephs on their floor. a large crowd is expected for the first game on the KC floor.
Nearly 200 people attended the Crescent Fishing and Pleasure club oyster roast at the Old Paper Mill in the Narrows. Oysters were served raw and roasted with a bill of fare including roast pork wienerwurst sauerkraut and other dishes. Cumberland vital statistics for the week ending Nov 27 show multiple births and several deaths, including Elizabeth Lowery and Mary Morris.
There was no City Commission meeting today as Mayor Thomas W. Koon was out of town attending the Roger-Cage Libel Case against The Daily News Company in Hagerstown. The postponed session is planned for tomorrow or Wednesday. Daisy Braithwaite, eleven months old, died at 4 AM in Lonaconing. Burial in Westernport follows funeral tomorrow afternoon.
Joseph L. Sell former water works superintendent joins the race for city commissioner next spring receiving strong backing from multiple city sectors.
Funeral for Perry Deets, a veteran bricklayer, who died Saturday morning at his North Centre Street home, will be held at 2:30 PM from the family residence. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Edward A Dietrich 62 a retired Cumberland Electric Railway conductor died last Saturday at his home 370 North Centre Street from heart failure. He leaves a wife and children Mrs Charles Diggs Raymond Dietrich and Grace Dietrich and brother George Dietrich. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM from Ss Perry and Paul church burial at church cemetery.
Me and Mrs C Leo Connell honored at a shower party hosted by Mr and Mrs Guy W Shred at their Tunnelton home with refreshments. The article also notes church activities and a death: Mrs Mary L Andrews aged 85 of Chestnut Street, wife of Joseph, died at home, survived by six children. funeral plans not yet set.
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