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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
5
Col James L Taylor assistant to the chief inspector of the bureau of explosives will discuss handling and transport of explosives and other dangerous articles. Special steroptican views and additional safety views will be shown at the Central Y M C A building on November 8. Public invited especially workers in explosives manufacture and handling.
The visiting clergyman spoke at Pennsylvania Avenue School on unity in the nation calling the west the left wing of the American Eagle. He urged cooperation among states and noted Maryland and the readers’ own state are vital to the union. The talk followed his earlier travels from Pike's Peak eastward and highlighted the idea of national unity through shared effort.
Emanuel Johnson remained sentenced to four months in the Maryland house of correction for manslaughter after a court refused to alter the term. He caused the death of Miss Cordelia Deremer by striking her with his car last June. County physician Dr. E H White cited a tubercular lung as a reason to relocate him to the house of correction for lighter, open-air work. He is expected to be moved there tonight.
Society notes the Carroll Club will hold a dance at Carroll Hall this week. Details on time and guests are not yet released.
A roundup of residents and visitors include Rev. Dr. James E. Moffatt leaving for a synod in Washington, William Meise in Pittsburgh on business, Miss Rhoda Jones visiting Pittsburgh, and Arthur Young returning from Frederick. Also listed are local visits by Mrs. Neidballa in Oakland, W. T. Stringer in Baltimore, M. H. Cahill in Baltimore, and numerous other townsfolk, with health, travel, and family connections noted.
Dr William G Damm denied a new trial and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary enters bond of 7600 pending appeal D Lindley Sloan pleads for clemency noting the defendant's age and health Assoc Judge M L Keedy cites the jury leniency and the health of Damm and his ailing wife.
Sheriff Harry Irvine returned from Detroit with Antoni Jagmin of Midland who had jumped bail. Jagmin faced charges of passing bad checks and was held on a $500 bond. He was arrested Saturday night after Detroit police were alerted.
In the afternoon session the circuit court forfeited bonds of 100 each in the suit lottery cases State versus Sol Marx, Jack Green, and James Clayton for failure to appear. The State versus Allen Toy required Toy to stop practicing veterinary surgery until licensed and registered.
Samuel McKenzie convicted of assault with intent to murder receives a suspended sentence and a three year parole. His wife and four children were in the courtroom as petitions for leniency were presented.
Frederick W. Krouse and Annie Addie of Broadford Pa Charles G. Johnson of Chaneysville Pa Alice B. Detwiler of Woodberry Pa Clarence L. Green and Mamie W. Patey of Weaver W Va Nealy L. McFeaters and Carrie A. Hileman of Johnstown Pa Irwin Adoph Campbell and Rosetta M. Schultz of Sharpsburg Pa John E. Foster and Treva McCroy of Spartinsburg Pa
George Knoyer of Frostburg faced a jury in the Circuit Court this morning on a paternity charge brought by Geneva Carter of Hoffman Mines near Eckhart. Defended by Captain J. Philip Roman and Carl G. Mullin, the case was sent to the jury at noon and the panel was deliberating at 2:30 PM.
Miss Eugenia Gurd of Keyser West Virginia was operated on today at Allegany Hospital with favorable reports. Mrs PD P Cooper of Ridgeley who was brought in yesterday critically ill is slightly improved today. Mrs CE Engle of New Castle Pennsylvania had a minor operation yesterday and returned home. Mrs George Reager of Mr Savage is ill at Allegany Hospital.
William McKinley Meeks and Dewny Mort each drew three year sentences from Judge Henderson for stealing five suits then robbing a man at gunpoint in Hancock. The men also robbed a Cumberland victim at pistol point and demanded whiskey in a saloon. The mother of one inmate broke down sobbing in court and outside, pleading not to send her boy away.
Chief J Thomas Eisen hauer receives a letter from George E Gephart of 275 McCurley Street Baltimore seeking information on Arrison Gephart last heard of 34 years ago. Mrs H W Moreland of Winterborn West Virginia asks police to locate Harry W Moreland who left October 9 to enter a Baltimore hospital. he is a cripple, weak from worry, had about $50, and foul play is suspected.
The suit of Harvey J. Heckler against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. was settled by consent for 4000 dollars. The case grew from an accident at Garrett, Pennsylvania, on August 18, 1914. Wilbur V. Wilson and State's Attorney Frank A. Perdew represented Heckler.
Bishop B. Corrigan of Baltimore assisted by Fr J M Hayes from Catholic University and Rev Fr Buttin of Marist College confirmed two classes at Saint Francis Brunswick and St Mary's Petersville. The bishops were hosted by priests. Presbyterian synod meeting in Baltimore Eckington Church discusses church education issues. Wilson to host reception at White House Thursday.
The second crook play of the local season at the Maryland theatre, Under Cover, drew the most applause in years. Florence Carpenter as Ethel Cartwright and Fred Stanton as Denby delivered polished performances, with strong supporting roles and elaborate scenery in act two enhancing the drama.
Funeral for Walter J Miller a Cumberland stone mason aged 47 will be at 9 am Thursday from Saints Peter and Pauls Church burial in church cemetery He is survived by wife Theresa daughter Loretta son Joseph He belonged to the Loyal Order of Moose Young Mens Institute and Allegany Lodge Shield of Honor Dr F G Byles died suddenly in Denver Colorado He was born in 1853 in Fredonia Pa practiced in Cumberland then Denver since 1901 He is survived by wife Kate McCune two children and two sisters Jennie Cooper and E Bell He was a Mason and a longtime member and officer of the Twenty third Avenue Presbyterian Church of Denver
The marriage of J Machir Inkeep and Edna McNeill took place at Mountain View near Moorefield with Rev. Charles Gilkeson and Rev. George A. Gibbons officiating. Best man James Heiskell and maid of honor Irene McNeill attended. the event was noted as a prominent social affair in the South Brish valley. Also, Joycee Barnard and Frank Joyce of Woonsocket were wed at St. Patrick’s Church with Marian Giles as bridesmaid. A Pittsburgh marriage license was issued to Charles K. Milbert and Mary M. Johnson in Cumberland.
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Clarence Pearson pleaded guilty to larceny of a watch and was paroled for three years on condition of reform and abstinence from liquor. Martha Clark drew six months for running a disorderly house. Thomas Wilson got one year in Maryland house of correction for larceny. John Thornton received one year for stealing clothing from a restaurant. Shepherd Dunn, convicted of assault, was paroled for three years. released on recognizance of 300 dollars with a warning against carrying a revolver.
The combined Glee Club and Ladies Choral Club held their first rehearsal at City Hall auditorium with 102 members. Frederick Foster Snow directs both groups. The sacred concert is set for the Maryland Theatre on the last Sunday in November and the secular concert at Carroll Hall on Tuesday night, December 14. Regular Glee Club rehearsals occur Mondays at 8 pm, while the Ladies Choral Club meets Fridays at 3 30 pm at the Y M C A.
In Baltimore Superior Court Neill trading as O Neill & Co filed a non resident attachment against Col J T McGraw of Grafton West Virginia. Plaintiff seeks 2917 37 for goods bought. Account shows 4838 61 charges with 1154 75 credits leaving 3163 86. Interest totals 754 51 and the claim.
Attention Yo M TI Members. All members for St M s Councill No 508 Yo MUL are hereby notified meet Wednesday evening at 96 North Mephanic street in late together Walter rite the rosary and also funeral Thursday morning at nine o clock By order of Presider te KING clock at 287 the home of J Miller tor to attend the.
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