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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1915
Page
3
A plain lemon serves as a key beauty aid for skin and hair. It whitens skin, softens cuticles, bleaches hair in the last rinse, and can be sipped as hot water to aid digestion, with caveats about concentration and sun exposure.
George S. Ziler of Morgan County acquired the Chalfonte, a large apartment house on E Street, Washington, and 900 acres in Morgan County in part payment to William G. Fulton. The Chalfonte valued at about 130000. Fulton plans to develop a summer resort colony on the Ziler land, deemed well suited for the project.
The Rev. George Chalmers Richmond rector of St. John's Episcopal Church faced trial in Philadelphia before the diocesan ecclesiastical court. The case, marked by long delays since January, centers on charges of violation of ordination vows and conduct unbecoming a clergyman amid efforts to oust the rector by Bishop Rheinlander.
Ostend's fall to Germany alarms London and Paris while Belgian refugees flee to England. French gains reported at Berry-au-Bac with minor progress in Meuse and Argonne. Lille falls to Germans. German claims include Argonne combat and French attacks repulsed. Russia cites strategic Przemyśl withdrawal, and a Vistula battle is forecast. Kiao-Chau armistice declared. South Africa imposes martial law.
Names of residents from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio listed as pairs with towns such as Huntingdon Todd Johnstown and South Fork. Continental Trust Co transfers include Orchard Tract 51 Green Ridge for Marion New and The Peninsula at Green Ridge for John Kasenkamp with nominal sums.
The three thousand ton British steamer Thopwe was torpedoed today and then saved. The incident occurred near London on October 11 with a claimed loss of about £700 in crew or cargo impact.
George W. Cable author of Southern stories born in New Orleans 71 years ago. Edward F. Dunne governor of Illinois born in Waterville Connecticut 62 years ago. Gen. Charles King noted soldier and author born in Albany New York. John B. Lennon treasurer of the American Federation of Labor born in Lafayette County Pennsylvania 66 years ago. Henry F. Lippitt senator from Rhode Island born in Providence 59 years ago. Chester I. Long former senator from Kansas born in Mercy County Pennsylvania 65 years ago. Montgomery M. Macomb president Army War College born in Michigan 63. William S. Gabbert chief justice of Colorado born in Scott County Iowa 66 years ago.
A sample of historical milestones from different years appears in this column. It notes President Madison and family arriving in Washington after visiting New York in 1815, Amos Lawrence’s 1840 donation for Bunker Hill, and President Johnson ending martial law in Kentucky in 1865, with a 1290 entry on a world socialist congress in Halle, Germany.
Vital statistics for Cumberland week ending October 9 list births and deaths. Births include Charles and Edith Frey and several couples. deaths include Della Davis, Mary Ellen Roberts, Louis Bachman and others. One year ago today in the war notes German advances and notable events in Europe.
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