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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1914

Page

4

Lutheran Mission Conference Delegates Named for Waynesboro

Delegates from Allegany and Cumberland areas will attend the 82nd annual Evang elial Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society convention in Waynesboro Pennsylvania October 7 to 9. Delegates include Mrs Franklin N Ankeney Mrs C A Steiner Miss Mamie Kephart Mrs Mary Blaul Mrs J George Smith and Mrs C F Bergner with others from St Luke's St Paul Frostburg and St Paul Cumberland. Noted missionaries from India and Africa are slated to speak.

Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Evangelial Lutheran Church Lutheran Synod of Maryland Lutheran Church Waynesboro W. Kelly St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cumberland Franklin N. Ankeney Woman's Missionary Society C. A. Steiner St Luke's Lutheran Church Mary Blaul Yeoman’s Missionary Society J. George Smith C. F. Bergner Frostburg M. Whneer India Africa

Artist Leavitt's Busy Day Tomorrow

W H Leavitt painter of The Last Supper will be in town with a full schedule. He will address the Duke Memorial Class at morning, speak at Grace M E Church on Home Life in Palestine, deliver Religion of Great Men at the B and O Y M C A, and end with The Two Marys at First Baptist Church. An evening meeting at 7 30 will follow a 7 15 assembly at the Central Y M C A. The school children may view The Last Supper early next week and tonight he lectures on The Value of the Fine Arts in Daily Life.

W. H. Leavitt First Baptist Church Bedford Street Two Marys Central Y. M. C. A

Chamber of Commerce trip to Hagerstown Fair

A private Western Maryland train will carry Chamber of Commerce visitors to the Hagerstown Fair with Cumberland Concert Band accompaniment. The Horef family din ing room at Hagerstown will be reserved for the party and a special dinner served. Grand stand seating is reserved in the center. Cane banners provided. Ladies receive auto transportation to Hagerstown. Depart Cumberland 7 a m October 15, stop Hancock 30 minutes, return about 11 30 p m. Space open to all with secretary Blake at City Hall or 1463 K by October 7.

Maryland Chamber of Commerce Hagerstown Fair Cumberland Hore Fiamilion Hagerstown Fair Grounds Wagerstown Hancock Blake City Hall

Local Pianist Thomas F. Rabold Dies at 55 in McKeesport

Thomas F. Rabold a well known local resident and pianist died last night at his brother George Rabold's home in McKeesport Pennsylvania He was born and raised here and had returned two months ago before illness prevented his travel Funeral is planned for Monday with burial in McKeesport.

Thomas F. Rabold George Rabold McKeesport Mr. Rabold Rabold

Water trains expand service on Pittsburgh division

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad begins water train operation on the Pittsburgh division serving Sand Patch and Glencoe tanks. Many streams have dried up while Windber Mine No. 40 receives water from Levett with 40 tank cars daily. Officials fear regional mines may shut down despite abundant rainfall.

Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburgh Sand Patch Glencoe Windber Levett

Drinking Fountain Restored on Baltimore Street

The public drinking fountain in front of the Kennewey Company building on Baltimore Street, damaged when struck by an automobile, has been restored by the W T U.

Baltimore Street Kennewey Company

Get your Sunday net at the Washington Sun

Advertisement promotes a Sunday net at the Washington Sun newspaper, highlighting seasonal content and readings. The brief note urges readers to engage with the publication for weekly offerings.

Knights of Columbus dance largest social since opening

Cumberland Council No 586 Knights of Columbus held a dance and card party with about one hundred couples participating. Mrs J C Cunningham and Edward F B Gunning won card game prizes. Carl Schmutz led the orchestra. Judge Taney Assembly Fourth Degree will entertain members on October 12 Discovery Day.

Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus Edward FB. Gunning Muste Carl Schmutz Taney Assembly Fourth Degree Knights

Get your Sur Any Dinner at the Washington Lt

Advertisement notes seasonal dining at a Washington location with a general call to order. No specific events, dates, or prices are given. The fragment emphasizes cuisine in season and urges readers to visit or contact the establishment.

Washington Lt

Promise Petersburg Better Train Service

Petersburg Press reports John W. Kelly and John W. Tmenen of the B and O discussing improved rail service. They say crews will bring the train in by 6 pm even if a special train is needed, and locals pledge cooperation to boost the line's reliability and profitability.

Petersburg John W. Kelly John W. Tmenen W. Va

Train Strikes Auto Killing Two Women in Uniontown

In Uniontown Pennsylvania a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an automobile at Fayette street crossing killing 72 year old Mrs Matilda Bridges of Franklin and mortally injuring her sister Mrs W S Craft who died the next evening. Also injured were drivers Ewing Townsend and his wife. Separate death reported for Mrs Nellie Withersoon aged 66 at Brisbin Clearfield county with family traveling to funeral of Mrs Frederick Radcliffe in Cleveland.

Uniontown Matilda Bridges Franklin W. S. Craft Craft Baltimore & Ohio Fayette Street Ewing Townsend Alfred Steckman North Centre Street Nellie Withersoon Brisbin Clearfield County Frederick Radcliffe Cleveland Steckman Ella Steckman Cumberland Howard A. Kephart Lonaconing

Funeral of W A Hendrickson Held at Narrows

The funeral for William A Hendrickson who died suddenly Thursday morning was held at 1 PM today at the family home in the Narrows. Burial followed at Union Grove cemetery with pallbearers C J McKenzie C G McGill Luman Hayman Robert Adams J C Turner and F W Grewden.

W. A. Hendrickson William A. Hendrickson The Narrows Union Grove Cemetery C. J. McKenzie C. G. McGill Luman Hayman Robert Adams J. C. Turner F. W. Grewden

Albert G. Snyder Dies in Baltimore at prophets home

Albert G. Snyder father of Rev. Wilbur M. Snyder pastor of the Cumberland Circuit of the Methodist Protestant Church died Thursday midnight at his home 1901 Mosher street Baltimore.

Albert G. Snyder Wilbur M. Snyder Cumberland The Methodist Protestant Church Mosher Street Baltimore

Dinner Deal Ad Sparks City Bargain Buzz

Fragmentary ad copy mentions a 50 cent dinner and spring themed items, likely promoting cheap meals. The readable bits reference Washington and room advertising, with unclear product details. No clear people or organizations are fully legible.

Social notes and visits from Cumberland area residents

Local residents and visitors are listed with travels and stays in towns including Meyersdale, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Berkeley Springs, Petersburg, and Frostburg. People move between Decatur Street, Market Street, and nearby towns, with several attending engagements, medical trips, or resuming studies at Johns Hopkins and other institutions.

Society Notes Highlight Local Entertainments And Races

Mrs Israel Morgan hosted a reception for Miss Julia Schiffenhouse of New York with out of town guests. Miss Hielen Wertheimer staged a dance for thirty couples at the Grande Theatre. Mrs C J L Carney entertained guests including Mrs George H Benford. Eckhart Club plans a dance. An officer brought requisition papers for a horse thief captured by Chief J Thomas Eisenhauer. the animal will be shipped from Wheeling. Milton W Race returned from Holidayburg where his horse Carlos won a 2 24 page. H Stahl drove Carlos and the horse has been money in all races this season. Raleigh K Swayne, Queen City Hotel proprietor, elected president of Port Arthur Keekeek Writing Club. he will hunt near Winnipeg with Captain Hill Carter. Keekeek means pull the trigger.

M. J. Mullaney Windsor Hotel Pittsburgh D. McC. Carl Carl Baltimore William F. Coale Sarah Wheeler Zack Laney Harry Ullrich Maryland National Guard Robert Y. Fechtig Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Cincinnati George's Creek Coal Company Aloysius Alban Benedict Thomas Daniel Kean Hugh McMullen John Glick Pather J. J. Prady Meyersdale Bessie Coulehan J. W. Walsh Clara Stacer Carol Fisher William G. Heck Berkeley Springs J. M. Harrison Cumberland Elkins J. T. Russler First Street S. H. Fenton Matilda Malloy Staunton Avenue Parkersburg Dispatch News Nial Franklin Twigg Johns Hopkins University Joseph H. Lippold Lehigh Street Katherine Russell Keyser W. Va Hildegrade C. Wiesel Peabody Conservatory of Music David Williams Daniel Miller Lafayette Avenue John I. Williams East Laing Avenue Edgar Adams C. A. Adams Virginia Avenue J. W. Hudson Springdale Street State Sanitarium Sabillasville Hudson See Moorefield Ben Brady Wheeling J. Thomas Eisenhauer J. T. W’ Hide Mr. Church Milton W. Race Frostburg Hollidaysburg Carlos H. Stahl Raleigh K. Swayne Queen City Port Arthur Canada Swayne Winnipeg Hill Carter

Marital Connections Listed Across Several States

Wellington Larue Brubaker and Bertha Catherine Walker of Altoona PA. Edward D. Schrock of Johnstown PA and Virginia Hearne of Canton IN. Thomas R. Knight and Myrtle Grace Mickey of Confluence PA. Cesare Ferretti of Cumberland and Adele Bianchi of Joliet IL. John Griffith and Beuna Elizabeth Bowling of Grantsville MD.

Wellington Larue Brubaker Bertha Catherine Walker Altoona Edward D. Schrock Johnstown Virginia Hearne Canton Thomas R. Knight Myrtle Grace Mickey Confluence Cesare Ferretti Cumberland Adele Bianchi Joliet John Griffith Beuna Elizabeth Bowling Grantsville

Heirer Seeks Divorce and Custody in Abandonment Case

Through attorney Carl G. Mullin Charles C. Heirer petitions for divorce from Beatrice May Heirer on grounds of abandonment and desertion. He also requests custody of their one child. Married August 12 1909.

Carl G. Mullin Charles C. Heirer Beatrice May Heirer

Oysters in all styles at the Washington Lunch Room

Advertised on Baltimore Street the Washington Lunch Room offers oysters prepared in multiple styles for diners seeking seafood dishes in a casual setting.

Washington Baltimore Street

Pilgrimage Planned for Cumberland Knights Templar Meet

The Cumberland Frederick Knights Templar plan to attend the Grand Commandery of Maryland conclave in Cumberland on May 5 1915. A special train with three Pullmans and a club car may run to transport members and wives, with about 100 expected to travel to the Queen City.

Cumberland Frederick Knights Templar Knights Templar of Maryland Queen City

Pocketbook Lost By Traveler Found In Trousers

William C. Bond of Thomas West Virginia arrived by Western Maryland Railway and reported a missing pocketbook. He later learned the money was found in his trousers pocket and continued to Pittsburgh.

William C. Bond Thomas W. Va Western Maryland Railway Bond Pittsburgh

Mortgagee's Sale of Lot and Dwelling in Cumberland MD

Auction notice for the sale of property described in a 1907 mortgage to Jacob Hammersmith in Allegany County Maryland. The sale meets cash terms at the southeast corner of Baltimore and South Liberty Streets near Second National Bank, with detailed parcel boundaries and prior deeds referenced. The property includes a four room frame dwelling in a residential area and is offered by attorney Austin A Wilson under the power of sale.

Jacob Hammersmith Allegany County Maryland Baltimore Liberty Streets Second National Bank Cumberland Will's Creek Corper John Wedon Jacob Hammemith Austin A. Wilson

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Allegany Lutheran Mission Conference Leavitt C. OF C Tom" Rabold Hes MG Keesport Washington Sun Nellie Witherson Washington_ h Room Peter G. Cowden Bealestreet W. W. Robertson Chicago Florida Atlanta C. V. Derr Decatur Street Market Street KK. L. Judy Ruth Ambrose Misses Dorts Charlotte Wagner Lola Brown Cumberlana Israel Morgan Julia Schiffenhouse Newark N. J Hielen Wertheimer Grande Theatre C. J L. Carney Schley Street George H. Benford Eckhart Club Mr. Swayne Eir Windsor Tore Oystersington Lu Street Green Street Dingle George E.broadrup J. G. Zilch Centre St Prj Tikn Funda Addition C West Side North Center Street Ledford Bedford Hanover St D. P. Miller & Co O, Bennett Paw Paw Paul Hansel Oldtown Road Thos. H. Burke Maryland Theatre Presa Office National Standard Ice Cream Co Miller Mechanic al Tor Bald Polk St T. G. Pownall jJyzat Miller's N. M St Virginia Ave Apthe St. Jyz-Tf D. J Howard Street Cumberland, Maryland James Flynn Oystl People's Stash Grocery N. Centre St Ation John “Brinker & Sons Third National Bank J. H. Holfshu & Co
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