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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1914

Page

2

Miss Wittie Hosts Halloween Party in Frostburg Hall

Miss Ernestine Wittig will entertain tonight with a Halloween party at Wittie's Hall featuring electric color lights a rising pine the witches preside and a supper served Ghost stories fortune telling and a dance follow by Miss Edna Marshall and Miss Eva Thomas Invited guests include Misses Lillie Noff Marguerite Oder Fiona Marshall Cora Crump Ina Spilignas Anna Hyde Traxel Oder Elva Thomas Zola Beasley Mary Brown Mrs William Howitt and Mrs Robert Lewellyn.

Ernestine Wittig Wittie’s Edna Marshall Eva Thomas Lillie Noff Margaurite Oder Fiona Marshall Cora Crump Ina Spilignas Anna Hyde Traxel Oder Elva Thomas Zola Beasley Mary Brown William Howitt Robert Lewellyn

Ridgeley Lodge Celebrates 28th Anniversary and Community Notices

Ridgeley Rebekah Lodge No. 3 marked its twenty eighth anniversary with a Monday night program. Charter members include Reuben Reed and John Zimmerly, with Reed serving as recording secretary since inception. October 25, 1884, Mrs. Robt. Biddington and Mrs. George Kear reached twenty five years of membership. Afterward, members dined at a local restaurant with Robt. Biddington as toastmaster. The lodge lists about one hundred members. Automobiles from numerous local figures aided the upcoming Hallowe en parade, including St. Cloud Hotel transfer and Griffith Bros. Community leaders and schools were noted, with Ph. D. S. A. Barr as Rally Day speaker at the Reformed church and Rev. B. Shummon visiting from Philadelphia. Local residents and visitors were mentioned, with several health updates including Mrs. George Shaw ill and Mr. David Kear seriously ill. Marshall Pressman was named manager of the Union Woolen Mills store locally. Funeral services for Patrick Stakem Sr. occurred at St. Mary's Church, with interment in St. Mary’s cemetery.

Ridgeley Rebekah Lodge Reuben Reed John Zimmerly Robt. Biddington George Kear A. Barr State Normal School The Reformed Church B. Shummon Philadelphia G. E. Metger Raymond Jackson Bedford Elizabeth Rombach Weston W. Va Emma Donahue Frostburg George Shaw David Kear Woodland Marshall Pressman Samuel Shearer Union Woolen Mills Pressman

Long Lost Horses Reunited By Western Liveryman

Wesse M Bright of Keyser has recovered a stolen team believed driven away by two youths weeks ago. The team was spotted in Johnstown and returned to its owner who then headed to Baltimore to pursue the alleged culprits.

Wesse M. Bright Mr. Bright Johnstown Baltimore

J B Morgan's Store Lonaconing Md Adverts

Lonaconing Maryland storefront notice lists J B Morgan's Store on Main Street with contact details and Joseph Baumann named as representative for Cumberland Press distribution.

Union Street Bridge Nears Completion and Anniversary Events

The Union Street bridge should open by November 1 with completion a few days earlier. A mayoral and council tablet will be placed on the structure soon. Mr and Mrs William Thomas marked their silver wedding at Pekil Hill Moscow with family and friends attending a party among others from Lonaconing and Detmold. The Barton Orchestra provided music and a late repast followed. The Armory hosted the play The Girl With the Circus by Lonaconing Fire Company, drawing a packed house and positive reception.

Union Street William Thomas Pekil Hill Moscow Lonaconing William Trumbull David Trumbull Detmold Felix Foote Watercliff Rachel Peebles Church Street Anna Thomas John Marshall Fast Main Street Maud Thomas William Malcolm Janet Ayres Amelia James Gray Pekin Barton Orchestra Lonaconing Fire Company

The Tom Thumb Wedding presented again at Luke

The Tri-Towns show The Tom Thumb Wedding, staged for the Civic Club, was well received last evening at the High School auditorium in Westernport and will be shown tonight in the Devon Club building at Luke. Born to Mr and Mrs George A Spicer of Luke a boy. Pearl Cutter of Lonaconing visits sister Mrs Waiter Phillips of Oak View Drive.

N. T. Club N. I. T. Club Miss Nettle Brode Central High School Civic Club Westernport Devon Club Luke George A. Spicer Pearl Cutter Lonaconing Waiter Phillips Oak View Drive

Mrs Craig Biddle Arrested in Germany During Travel

Mrs Craig Biddle was mistaken for a Russian spy while in Germany en route to Switzerland. She faced difficulties proving her identity but is now safe at her home in Montreux, Switzerland.

Newport Germany Craig Biddle Switzerland

Crowded Police Court Fines and Detentions

This morning in police court before Justice Heck fifteen were fined for drunkenness and disorder. A few paid fines, while the majority were sent to the station house for ten days.

Heck

Arrested for Wife Desertion in Baltimore Charge

Irving B. Ledden, sought in Baltimore on wife desertion charges, was arrested Tuesday night by Chief Eisenhauer and Patrolman Cubbage in this city and handed to Baltimore detectives Oliphat and Conder to be transported back for trial. Nearby ad promotes chiropractic spinal adjustments with low-cost tickets and free analysis from Dr. L. W. Bullard at 19 South Centre Street. A teaser announces a surprise in Friday’s edition of The Press for its readers.

Irving B. Ledden Baltimore Eisenhauer Cubbage Oliphat and Conder L. W. Bullard South Centre Street

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Party Derpeat Would Be Blow At Wilson

Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison spoke in Springfield Massachusetts with Governor Walsh and others saying MA campaign must be viewed nationally. A Democratic defeat would be seen as a defeat of the President and the party's principles amid war news. He praised the President as the steady, masterful leader contrasted with the war's background.

Springfield Mass Lindley M. Garrison Walsh Massachusetts

Friday's Press Promises Family Friendly News Preview

The Press urges readers to watch Friday issue for something welcomed by every family member. It hints at content designed to engage all ages and suggests a notable feature will appear in the upcoming edition.

Western Maryland Railway Schedule 1914

Schedule effective September 27 1914 shows Cumberland departures to Dally-erstown Gattys and connections to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York at 8 17 AM and 7 00 PM with daily and Sunday variations. Durbin and other points served. timetable lists times for Hacceck Nepbar Fgcca and Meek routes with 1 40 PM and 4 15 PM departures. Advertise in the Press.

Schedale Cumberland Dally Erstown Gattys Burltimore Philadelphia New York Manan Dales West Durbin Man Baltimore Hacceck 1:40 P. Nepbar Teeteatare Pom

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