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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1915

Page

4

Personal notes of residents visiting others and relocating

Mr and Mrs Charles Wolfe returned from Martinsburg. Secretary Philip W Blake of the Chamber of Commerce travels to Columbus Ohio then New York City for talks on a plant locating in Cumberland. Numerous readers report visits to and from relatives across Martinsburg Baltimore Pittsburgh and other towns with arrivals departures and hostings at local addresses.

Charles Wolfe Martinsburg Philip W. Blake Chamber of Commerce Columbus Ohio Blake New York City Alice Colahan Chicago Hanson Willison Park Street John Sullivan Morantown Gladys Rabold McKeesport C. S. Keller Columbia Avenue George Wang Chattanooga Tenn Charles Burkey Gertrude Idella Libel Baltimore Ruth Wenrick Washington Philadelphia Atlantic City Joseph Klawan Atlantic Cit W. FE. Steckman Steckman Marion Ind Indiana Theatre Larue Price Pigto A. Steckman Sarah Hardy Petersburg W. Va R. P. Goldizen John & McHeth Davia Coal and Coke Company Pennsylvania Ella Miller Beattdale Frances Rossworth Pearl Street Peter K. Miller Hazelwood Herman Diettie Herman Baer Greenville Township Meyersdale Pinto Romano Meyers Keyser Ella Mae Suman R. Suman East Baltimore Street Slagerstown L. H. Ewald All Saints Episcopal Church Frederick Cumberland Brady Scanlon C. KB. Pendergrass Irving Ball Pittsburgh Isaac Kilmer Ray Caldwell Co. S&s Clara Kelly Thomas Kelly Greenfield Avenue Pittsburg Thomas Street Rowse Siegler Catherine Mra Siegler Charles George Schmutz Fred Felty Elwood Uniontown Godfrey Felty Frederick Street M. Smith Emma Shipley Clara Murray Antionette Johnson East Orange N. J Henderson Clarence R. Pisher Emmett Reynolds Washington Street Vas Treanor New York Daniel F. Mon Hahne Hancock Emily Kearns Roberta Street Louise Curtis Alexander Coughenour Grace Virginia Avenue DPD K. Rogers Baltimore and Ohio Roundhouse Fairmont Points Arthur L. Headlove and Son Akron

South Cumberland Notes Move and Meetings Highlight Local News

Residents relocate from Washington street to 28 Washington street while James Williams attends a tennis tournament in Fairmont West Virginia. Local social items include visits, travel, a camp meeting in Burlington and a charity vaudeville at Leader Theatre to aid the B and O Y M C A baseball team.

W. J. Troxell Washington Street Joseph Sprigz James Williams Fayette Street Fairmont W. Va Fairmont Country Club Misa Mabel Rice Baltimore W. W. Hanly William Hoking Anna M. McCleave John Farr New Castle M. H. Cahill Beneft Leader Theatre Virginia Avenue Ohio South Cumberland iSandy McNab Sandy Harry Lauder

Cowboy Eckman crosses plains for $500 wager ride

W. H. Eckman, robed in typical plainsman gear, travels from Denver to Atlantic City on a 12 week horseback wager of $500. He started June 1 and aims to finish around October 1, carrying a six pound outfit, a lariat, and a camera for travel mementos. He previously rode from St. Louis to Chicago and Chicago to Denver. Eckman works at Springer Ranch in Littleton, Colorado, and recently returned from hospital care at Western Maryland Hospital.

W. H. Eckman Cumberland Denver Colorado Atlantic City St. Louis Chicago West West, Mr. Eckman Springer Ranch Littleton

Connellsville Garage Contract Awarded to Cooper Patterson

Wertheimer Brothers of Connellville Pa award a contract for a one story garage 45 by 160 feet at Main and Second streets to Cooper Patterson. The building will be used by Shaw Motor Company.

Wertheimer Bros Main Second Streets Connellaville Cooper Patterson Shaw Motor Company

Engaged: Levick Daughter to Rice in Maryland

Mr and Mrs R C Levick announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Ethel to Russell L Rice son of Mr and Mrs Richard C Rice of Maryland Avenue The wedding is planned this month Invitations are issued for Miss Margaret Lascille Cobb of Norfolk Virginia to Lieutenant Robert Meredith Perkins US Navy on September 11 at Rosewell Pikesville Md Cobb has stayed at Rose Hill with Mrs John W Avirett

Frederic Foster Snow National Hotel Grantaville Press H. A. Frashears Cecelia Street Western Maryland Hospital Francis Christner Garrett George Bittner Maryland Avenue J. W. Kearns Clarksburg W. Va Flaherty Kearns Baltimore Street Meigen J. Bartlett J. W. Groves Windsor Atlantic City Edgar Davis Davis Bros Lattimore Street Cincinnati Cumberland G. W. Miller West Virginia Bedford Street Oakland Emma Jenkins Grand Avenue Terra Alta William Barkdoll Greencastle F. L. Barkdoll Virginia Avenue R. C. Levick Baltimore Avenue Ethel Levick Russell L. Rice Richard C. Rice Margaret Lascille Cobb Norfolk Robert Meredith Perkins United States Navy Rosewell Pikesville, Md Cobb John W. Avirett Rose Hill

Funeral of Miss Muriel Geare in Immanuel Church

Miss Muriel Geare daughter of Mrs Annie Geare Baltimore formerly of this city funeral held at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 11 this morning Rev William Cleveland Hicks officiated burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. She was popular in a large circle in this city and sister of Cyril B Geare and Ernest H Geare. Margaret Cecelia Bush three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bush 67 Roberts Street died this morning after brief illness funeral tomorrow afternoon burial Rose Hill Cemetery.

Muriel Geare Annie Geare Baltimore Immanuel Episcopal Church William Cleveland Hicks Rose Hill Cemetery Margaret Cecelia Bush William Bush Roberts Street

New Line of School Shoes At The Acme Store

New line of school shoes just received at The Acme Store with a tablet free with every pair Ady. Advertisements mention Tennant's phone and a July date, but details are unclear.

Acme

Allegany County Teachers Institute Agenda For New Year

John Edwards county superintendent opened the Allegany County Teachers Institute at Union Street School outlining the year's work for students. Leona Powell extension home economics agent spoke in the final period. A canning demonstration by Lord Girls Canning Club followed. Frostburg State Normal School graduates to hold a reunion. A business meeting of the Allegany County Teachers Association scheduled for Friday. Edwards to address new teachers tomorrow afternoon.

Allegany County Teachers’ Institute Union Street John ©. Edwards Edwards Leona Poowell Allegany High School

New Cumberland Division Chief Courages Road Workers

At the Queen City Offices the Cumberland Division superintendent M. H. Cahill urged employers to back workers. He pledged not to force job losses and said he would strive to retain employees while guiding the workforce in the right direction.

Safety First Queen City M. H. Cahill Cumberland Division

State's Attorney in Allegany County cited in Baltimore case

Frank A. Perdew appeared before Magistrate Ullrich at the Northern Police Court in Baltimore yesterday morning charged with violating traffic laws by driving on the left side in Druid Hill Park. Perdew, returning home, said he was not arrested but notified to appear after his license was noted. after explaining a hurried attempt to catch a train caused confusion, he was dismissed.

Allegany County Frank A. Perdew Ullrich Baltimore Perdew Druid Hill Park

Former Patrolman Pormer Injured Near Macfarland Flats

Pormer Patrolman Pormer Ruby, a former city patrolman, was found early this morning lying on a pile of cast-iron pipes behind the Macfarland flats where he lived with his daughter Mrs. Robert Clark of the Philippines while Mrs. Ruby visits Baltimore. He was returning from downtown, wandered in darkness, fell through a door on a fire escape, and cried out before nearby Maryland Theatre actors alerted police. He is badly cut on the head and bruised, and owes rent to his apartments cared for by W. Koon.

Columbus Ruby Macfarland Flats Robert Clark Phillippines Ruby Baltimore Maryland W. Koon

Three Men Fined in Lottery Suit Case

Four men faced warrants for operating a lottery tied to a suit selling scheme. Joe Clayton Samuel Marks and Samuel Greene were fined 200 dollars and costs each. a fourth suspect faced 50 dollars and costs. One man had no evidence of involvement. David A. Robb led the State's attorney, George Henderson defended. Evidence prompted an appeal.

Joe Clayton Samuel Marks Samuel Greene David A. Robb George Henderson Justice Humbird

Society Dance Benefits Allegany Hospital At Carroll Hill

Miss Mary Elizabeth Brooks hosted a large at home party on Columbia Street for guest Ce Gertrude Clay of Pittsburg with dancing games and luncheon. About 300 attendees included Gertrude Clay Ellen Piper Cecelia McHugh Marie Willard and many others. The event supported Allegany Hospital with pupil nurses from Carroll Hill. Wilson Bowie entertained guests on Washington Street.

Mary Elizabeth Brooks Columbia Street Ce Gertrude Clay Pittsburg Gertrude Clay Pittsburgh Ellen Piper Cecelia McHugh Marie Willard Margaret Zink Jessie Willard Margaret John Miller Ed. Groas Vincent Ingram Martin Snyder Ralph Willard Martin Connelly Joseph Franklin August Barrett Robert Africa David Mosser Allegany Hospital Carroll Hill

Western Maryland Railway Picnic Brightens Elkins Day

More than 4 000 Western Division employees and families enjoyed the first annual picnic in Elkins West Virginia with a welcome by Mayor Fredrock. The crowd heard addresses, dined, danced, and watched athletic contests as 4 900 people filled the central racing course. A letter of thanks praised organizers and Elkins residents for hospitality and cited sun shining on the Mason and Dixon Line.

Western Division Western Maryland Railway Elkins W. Va A. M. Fredrock Western Maryland Car Shops Ridgeley W A D. M. Carl Cumberland Terminal Elkina Mason and Dixon Line W. Cheashire H. Allison

Germany says submarine policy focuses on future actions

Washington reports the imperial government’s reply to Secretary Lansing centers on future submarine activities and avoids discussing past incidents. It states liners will be warned and noncombatant safety protected unless ships resist, and notes no immediate reparations agreement. Lansing calls the note clear and sees no need to comment further on Bernstorff’s remarks.

Washington Lansing Fis Ambassant Berns Bernstorff United States Great Britain State Department Germany Wilson

Suspected Black man arrested in Keyser incident

A man described as an African American known as Joe Day was arrested in Keyser after fleeing a public safety incident. He was stopped and is held on a $100 reward claim, with officers noting he eluded them until yesterday.

Anegro Joe Day Keyserigo

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