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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1915
Page
9
Governor Goldsborough proclaims submission to Maryland voters of multiple proposed constitutional amendments, including Article XI A and revised Article XV, plus a referendum framework and initiative for Baltimore and counties. The notice directs publishing in two newspapers per county and three in Baltimore, including a German-language edition, ahead of the November 1918 election.
Equity action seeks a decree divorcing Cora K Shoff from Samuel Shot. The bill notes marriage in Cumberland Maryland February 4, 1905 and desertion December 1914 amid adultery claims. Notice requires appearance by November 20, 1915 with weekly newspaper publication for four weeks prior. Clerk Lloyd L. Shaffer. Rept 6-11-18-26.
The General Assembly introduces amendments to Article III and adds Article XVI The Referendum The proposed changes include suspension of sentence indeterminate sentences and parole procedures by general enactment The measure sets the referendum submission at the November 1916 general election and requires a three fifths vote in both houses for approval The amendments aim to create a new section and article within Maryland’s Constitution and outline voter adoption or rejection procedures
Equity court in Allegany County orders publication to notify absent husband Robert L Armentrout of divorce action filed by Martha A Armentrout. The decree cites abandonment since 1912, custody of three children sought, and requires appearance by November 5 next to show cause why the bill should not pass.
Docket actions included Gardner vs Cartwright passed for settlement and appeals from justices of the peace concluded. Often won damages from Mulloski for garden loss. Parker vs Harris verdict affirmed as appellant did not answer. Beckman vs Daddysman ruled for Daddysman over a $31 contract dispute. Percial L. Miller admitted to Maryland bar and practice in Allegany County.
Ownership and circulation details for the Cumberland Press Cumberland Maryland dated October 1 1915 list Bert N Garstin as general manager publisher and several individual and corporate owners with addresses and a note of known bondholders and the average number of issues sold in the prior six months. The document is sworn before notary public John Ef Zilch.
Frederick motorist Wilbur M. Routzahn argues that steady driving beats speed mad racing. He drove 436 miles round trip to Atlantic City in 18 hours at an average 24 mph, suggesting long trips are hindered by repairs and speed. His route included Baltimore both ways.
An advertisement promotes German beer labeled Absolutely Pure with a brief call to drink. The ad also mentions a taxi fare figure 700 in a fragmented line.
A lively stage production brings joy from the balcony to the front rows. Audiences smile as the cast delivers warm, cheerful scenes that charm every seat.
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