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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
3
In a provincial town a self-made man, now junior partner with wealth and social clout, proposes to Ulrikke, his eighteen year old cousin. His two aunts, guardians to Ulrikke, reject the match citing class and independence, forcing the uncle to return home in confusion. Ulrikke learns nothing of the failed proposal.
A column argues that girls form character during adolescence through home life. It stresses gentle parental influence, living example over lectures, and daily courtesies taught by observing parents and older relatives. Repose and quiet manners define the true gentlewoman.
Oysters in season served as cocktails. scalloped chicken with Southern beaten biscuits and orange ice. Recipes include oyster cocktail dressing, hollowed ice presentation, buttered crumb topping for baked chicken, biscuit dough with lard, and orange lemonade ice to finish.
Vital statistics for Cumberland cover the week ending October 17. Births include 24 total with 13 male and 11 female. deaths tally 7, including Charles Perry Pownell at 18 days and Frank McHugh at 30 years. Washington notes say no official word on Marines at Port au Prince and the cruiser Washingon may be near Port au Prince in response to U S appeals.
The excerpt notes that she did not seem affected by the disappearance nor had she pursued interest in her cousin, indicating a low engagement with the case or personal connection to the events.
Ollie Wright a 45 year old oil operator disappeared from his Ohioville Pennsylvania home late Saturday night. His body was found this morning torn by a dynamite blast in a coal mine near the Ohio Pennsylvania line. The case is treated as a suicide. Also noted are two birthday parties with refreshments and treats for Nina Reed and Florence Wrick on Maryland Avenue and Virginia Avenue respectively.
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