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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
6
Patrons and friends of The Cumberland Press are asked to telephone personals and other news items to this paper. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated. The Editor.
Residents report travel and family updates across Brunswick Cumberland Frostburg and neighboring towns. Mrs Jerome E Brown visited Bosson Mass then returned with Joseph Brown. Frances Sheare returned from Perkersburg and Ashland. Mrs Martin F W Gallmeier attended a funeral in Illinois for Fred Knecht.
A brief note announces coaching in German and French for students from abroad, to be held at Pastor MSt from October 18 to 21.
Mayo Tolman of the State Board of Health conducted a complete survey of the Evitts Creek water system, inspecting the pipeline, dam, filtration plant, power house, pumping station, and reservoir. He tested water purity and found it up to the required standard. health officials say the survey was mandated, not private.
Porter Jeffries of Frostburg and Miss Marie Sharetts of Cumberland married at Zion Reformed Church North Mechanic Street Cumberland by Rev R O Csarlos. Miss Sarah Howarth aunt of the bride served as maid of honor. A wedding dinner followed at the Sharetts home 7 Hanover Street.
In Fairmont West Virginia Marcus Ray Morgan about 25 was shot and wounded in the back near Mrs Koon's home. Kelley neighbor and brother in law of Mrs Koon fired the shot and is under arrest awaiting investigation. Morgan is in critical condition at Miners Hospital and cannot speak.
Elkins West Virginia reports Constable Daniels trapped a horse thief Friday night in Uniontown Pennsylvania after days of pursuit. The thief Henry Stuart former Pennsylvania resident hired a horse and buggy from A E Liggett's Hattonsville livery about a week earlier claiming to head for Beverly then Huttonsville. Daniels and Stuart reached Uniontown on Saturday concluding the chase.
An essay contest for local public school pupils runs November 16 to 21 at the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore. Boys contend on why the Maryland farmer should stay on the farm with a $20 gold prize. Girls address improving rural life under a $20 gold prize. Sponsored by the Maryland State Horticultural Society with school sanction.
C C Leydig aged 68 of Ellerslie Maryland died at his home at 12 30 this morning after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow three sons and two daughters L G of Pittsburgh Lillie M Frostburg Lora Harry C and John H at home and four grandchildren. He was an elder in the Reformed Church at Ellerslie and active in its work. The funeral will be Thursday at 10 at the home with interment in Cook's Mill cemetery.
William P. Christopher, a Pittsburgh traveling salesman, jailed eight months for the death of Miss Sue Kissner of Connellsville after a bogus marriage enticement, was sentenced yesterday to six months in the county jail after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge as a felony indictment was dismissed.
Boston hosts the annual convention with lectures and conferences on photography. Prizes will be awarded for best studies. Exhibits are displayed in Copley Hall as delegates gather for business sessions.
The Berkeley Woolen Company was formed in Martinsburg West Virginia under a state charter. H H Emmert of Martinsburg elected president. Capital stock set at 50000 with investors from New York Winchester and Martinsburg. The firm purchased the Crawford Woolen Company plant and expects over 300 workers by December 1.
Grafton West Virginia October 13 1914 Evangelist Henry W Bromley leads a six week revival that ends with 1400 converts. An offering of 600 dollars is collected to support Bromley and campaign expenses. Rev W H Parrish formerly of Frostburg Maryland is a member of the party.
A blaze yesterday leveled Spencer, West Virginia’s business district, causing about $300,000 in damage. The fire began in a fruit store and spread quickly due to a lack of water after two months of little rain.
Harvey D Hinman the failed GOP gubernatorial hopeful joins Charles B Whitman’s bid assisting on the party advisory committee and plans active campaigning across northern New York.
Former President Roosevelt will address a Morgantown audience Tuesday evening October 27 after a daytime stop in Uniontown. West Virginia Progressives push a vigorous campaign aiming for Shuck as Congressman-at-large and Keim in the Second district.
Doctors told F B Murphy of Clarksburg Virginia there was one long chance to live if he could reach Elkins in time for an operation. Taylor George drove the Studebaker SIX at speed over rough curves to transfer the patient. The trip, with seven tense stops and careful handling, saved Murphy’s life according to the medical team. The Studebaker cars are being demonstrated in the city by Queen City Garage with trial rides available.
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