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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1915

Page

6

Coal Trade in France Quietly Feeds War Railways

Paris dispatch notes France faces coal shortages for civilians and railroads due to German invasion. Normally 60 million tons annual demand with 40 million produced domestically and 20 million imported. wartime disruptions cut Belgian supply and northern imports. Government controls coal allocation for railroads and military needs. production run at about half normal, with 20 million tons yearly, aided by mobilized miners and refugees.

France England Belgium Belgian Paris R.fr Central Committee United States

Wreck cleanup on B and O tracks at Engle's site

Report on a serious Engle wreck on the B O tracks with twenty two coal cars derailed. Strong acids used to clear twisted scrap iron and debris. Baltimore ordered fast clearance by Thursday ahead of President Wilson’s tour stop. Train delays noted with detours around Charles Town and late Nos 16 and 7.

Engle’s Baltimore Wilson Charles Town N. & W. Belt Line

Suffocation Feared From Big Engines in WV Tunnels

In Parkersburg to Grafton tunnels 28 long and heavy trains strain crews. Public Service Commission inspector Winters studied suffocation risk and will report. He also probed alleged excessive switching charges by Wheeling Terminal Company with no report yet.

Nareston W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Parkersburg Grafton Public Service Commission Hk. KE. Winters Mather Winters Wheeling Terminal Company Commission

Important change in Reading service

Samuel G. Thomson former Cumberlander now of Reading Pennsylvania resigned last week as superintendent of motive power and rolling equipment of the Reading railway. He entered Reading service in 1909 and 1912 rose to assistant master mechanic. He will work in railway industrial ventures locating in New York where major bankers are involved. Big Missionary Society Meets Los Angeles October 28 delegates and church dignitaries gather for the annual convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church continuing to November.

Samuel G. Thomson Reading Reading Railway Mr. Thomson Reading Service Pennsylvania Railroad Company Thomson New York Big Missionary Society Los Angeles Cal Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Episcopal Church

Convention Draws Interest From Returning Missionaries

The convention expects heightened interest as over 320000 members participate and several missionaries recently returned from foreign fields attend the proceedings.

Warfield Announces Candidacy for Register of Wills

J R Warfield declares his bid to fill the Allegheny County Register of Wills seat after Hervey Stiuck's death. He notes the Orphans Court vacancy until November 2 election and urges voters to learn of his fitness through inquiry and canvassing twelve thousand county residents. The political advertisement runs October 25 to November 2.

Hervey W. Stiuck Register of Wills Orphans Court Thorugh Allerany

Tanlac Brings Startling Improvement to Cumberland Man

G M Taylor a B&O brakeman of Cumberland speaks of relief from catarrhal illness after taking Tanlac. He reports disappearance of choking spells and improved sleep after a few doses. Tanlac is sold at local pharmacies in Cumberland Frostburg Lonaconing Westernport Oakland with postpaid options and prices listed.

Cumberland G. M. Taylor E. Laing Avenue S. Cumberland Tanlac Lichtenstein’s Baltimore St Frostburg Shupe's Pharmacy Lonaconing Campbell & Son Westernport Paul's Pharmacy Oakland Gonder's Pharmacy

His Statue and His Epitaph Prected, But Uncle John Still Lives

Uncle John Dinsmoor 70, of Williamstown West Virginia and Pittsburg, not dead. A monument near his grave in Marietta Ohio features a statue of him leaning on an oil derrick with the epitaph His soul was like a star and dwelt apart. Dinsmoor is a retired oil operator.

Pittsburg John Dinsmoor Williamstown West Virginia Marietta Ohio John Dinsmoor

La Belle Iron Works OKs bond issue for 7.5 million

La Belle Iron Works stockholders approve a 7.5 million bond issue. Two million will fund a coke plant on the West Virginia side of the Ohio River and 500 thousand for a connecting bridge. The 160 acre site could handle 1,000 cars monthly, enhancing the plant’s standing between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The president denied war orders totaling seven million, suggesting some business may be accepted.

Wheeling W. Va la Belle Iron Works West Virginia Ohio River Steubenville Ohio Pittsburgh Cincinnati Kirk la Belle Company

Anglo-French bond issue subscription day outlined

New York reports that tomorrow subscribers to the $500,000,000 Anglo-French bond issue are expected to provide the funds for purchases. Payment can be made in full or split as 50 percent tomorrow with the balance due December 3. Bonds carry 5 percent interest and mature October 16, 1920.

New York

Fifty Five Convicts Confirmed by Bishop Garland

Philadelphia October 28. Fifty five convicts in the Eastern penitentiary have just been confirmed by Bishop Garland of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Warden McKenty announced that nearly twenty others in the prison Bible class will be ready for confirmation soon.

Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary Garland Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania McKenty

Plumbing and Heating Estimates by J H Dailey

J H Dailey offers plumbing heating and gas fitting estimates at 267 North Centre Street and phone number 497. April 9 filing.

Chad North Centre Sumberland MD. C J. H. Dailey North Centre Street

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Railway Age Gazette J. R. Warfield R. W Wirneia Baltimore & Ohio LA Belle Consult Topractte Spt Mate and Bien Mases Ket Atin L. W. Bullard Bouth Centre Street Monti Harrison Street Potomac Giana Co F. Ocul-ts Allegany Garrett Counties Gresser Windsor Hotel Cumberlain Eckhart Mt. Savage Corriganville Sloan Old Town Keyser Romney Hyndman Glen Bros Rochester N. Y R. G Miller’s Mechanic Reet Miller’s Dye Works Frederick and Mechanic Streets J. H. Holashu and Co Schonter Liberty Street A. James Midlothian Springfield John W. Snyder S. Centre Street Louis Stein Contin Tailoring Co Cumberland, MD Cumbberland Pennsylvanias Railroad Antag Harton Piedmon Stain Medmont Frostburg Piedmont San J. T. Robertson Western Maryland Railway Hagerstown Get Ourg Haitimore Philadel Rhia Daily Pitteparg Wen Sleeper E . Retington Durbin Sundar Heacock Bogetstown Wem Urore Ennes, Gen'l Mgr Danernress Nancomagerstown Warnesbore Fg Westminster Laltimore George R. Gorsuch N. Irvin Gressitt Thomas E. Watkins Finley C. Henickson Williad Irvin Willia Dani W. Holyes H. Malcolm IS J.W. Bible John Kidwell William Harden Parr Robert W. Dayton House of Delegates William Bobo Hdwin T. Dixon Edwin Elias Robert W. Little Robert Plaskett Daniel W. Robinette John Ternent Henry H. Hartsock Business Opportunitie S Rudolph Guenther, Inc Broad St City Epison U.S. A MAZDA Edison Electric Ill. Co North Liberty Street Lindnerville Chase Street Bath and Pantry Boyd A. Reinhart Maryland Pawnbroker Thes Watham Hamilton Hampden Roger d Jalipson J. P. Macan James Campbell State Normal School Epigp Rean Port Titute Cumberland Brewing Co Park Street Church Rokk Green Street Aviett Ave Mi Ave Miss McCormick Asion Street Ochlin Altamont Terrace White's Hall Virginia Avenue W. C. White Lumber Co J. H. Hoitzshu & Co Mechanic Street Apple George D. Landwehr F. F. Lookenott Centre Street McCoole Bridge Eithe Williama Bar Gradrieving Conservatory John G. Miller Water Street Masonic Temple W. Carl Richards McCleave Building John C Wolford An & Miner Transportation CO Florida Jacksonville Savannah Batha W. P. Turner Third National Bank Cumberland
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