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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1915

Page

5

Corn Roast and Community Notes From South Cumberland

Residents plan a corn roast at Fletcher farm east of Faintstone with attendees including Henry Fricker and Willard Everstine and many others. Local updates include postal service details, church conference reports, medical notices, student travel, and visits among Cumberland residents and nearby towns.

Ths Fletcher Farm Faintstone Henry Hricker Willard Everstine M. P. MecElfish M Irs George Martin M. F. Werkley W. H. Smith W. H. Smith, Dr. and Mra C. W. F Bove May Blosser Norma Rebecca Slant Urea Robinson Mary Rooney Lillian Underdunk Ethel Ward Beatrice Foerstine A. L. Blosser Theodore Edward Frank Walter Smith Keith Orris Norval Cox

Personal Notes of Visits and Returns Across Several Towns

Miss Norene Senckel enters Polyclinic Post Graduate Hospital New York for a nursing course. J H Davis hosts T J Harrison and two daughters Adelaid and Edna from Youngstown Colorado. Numerous residents visit relatives in Pittsburgh Baltimore Cumberland Martinsburg and Wheeling with trips to Chicago Chicago and other locales.

Norene Senckel Allegany Hospital Pearle Powell Goethe Street Johnstown Charles E. Shaw G. F. Brown Cambridge Dr. H. W. Deming Amsterdam N. Y Dr. Deming

Obituary notices for John Nuse and Mary Alice Robinson

John Nuse of Washington D C dies at 81 at daughter’s home his survivors include Lois Wighington Eva Winks John Nuse Francis M Nuse and Rhoda Westbrook eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Mrs Joshua Robinson and Mrs Mary Alice Robinson 61 wife of Joshua Robinson dies at Cresaptown from Wrights disease survived by husband five sons and three daughters funeral at St Ambrose Cresaptown burial church cemetery Francis M Feltner prominent Berkeley county fruit grower dies at Martinsburg age 76 survived by wife three sons and one daughter Reverend J P Feltner brother of Francis M Feltner of Hancock formerly of Paw Paw

John Nuse Washington, D. C Lois Wighington Washington Eva Winks Kansas City Girard Ill Francis M. Nuse Hyattsville Rhoda B Westbrook Cumberland Joshua Robinson Mary Alice Robinson Cresaptown Kright Mary Sarah Robinson Alice McKenzie John F. Arthur C William C Solomon M Patterson's Creek Samuel J Eckhart St. Ambrose Catholic Church Francis M. Feltner Berkeley County W. Va Martinsburg Clarke County Elizabeth Deck J. P. Feltner Hancock Paw Paw

Fred Clarke Resigns as Pirates Manager

Pittsburgh reports manager Fred Clarke resigns after a record long term in baseball his departure takes effect at season end and he will retire to his Kansas farm this year the move surprises thousands of friends and followers of the club

Pittsburgh Fred Clarke Pittsburgh Pirates Kansas

Oldest Feast Observed As Jewish New Year Begins

Local Hebrews begin the ancient observance at sunset with services at the Center and Union streets synagogue led by Rabbi Baron. Prof. Ing ham Lord directs the musical program. sermons focus on Life and Sacrifice as moral reflection and community duty.

Corner Center Union Streets Baron Ingham Lord Albert Reuschlein Ilda Turner Joseph Young

Police arrest A H Bryan at Brunswick Hotel for disorderly conduct

A H Bryan of this city was arrested last night at the Brunswick Hotel on a disorderly conduct complaint by Miss Virginia Innes of Bedford Pa. Patrolmen Wilson and Sell made the arrest and he will have a hearing this afternoon. The complainant was held as a witness.

A. H. Bryan Brunswick Hotel Virginia Innes Bedford Bryan Wilson Sell MacDonald John Jackson Johnson and Wilson William Davis Albert Hilliard Eisenhauer John Mills Frederick Street Johnson

Unauthorized gold distribution ad targets Cumberland babies

The prior day's paid advertisement promising a gold distribution to Cumberland babies under this paper’s auspices was not authorized by The Cumberland Press.

Cumberland Cumberland Press

Knights of Columbus Elect Cumberland Council Officers

Cumberland Council No. 586 Knights of Columbus elected Frank Barley grand knight and a slate including Robert Stegmaier deputy grand knight Michael Garner financial secretary Edward Coyle recorder Andrew Bender warden W C Walsh chancellor Raymond Law outside guard James T Kelly inside guard Bart J Finan trustee. New board of governors will include main officers and trustees with alternates Joseph Coleman and Thomas Finan. Installations set for October with plans for fall and winter activities and a basketball league emerging.

Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus K. of C Mechanic Street Frank Barley John P. Schellhaus Robert Stegmaier Michael Garner Edward Coyle Andrew Bender W. C. Walsh Raymond Law James T

Sheriff reports arrest of Trieber after assault incident

Sheriff Irvine denies friends of Henry C Nose claim he refused to arrest Deputy John J Trieber. He says he did arrest Trieber who faced Magistrate Keller and received a $1 fine.

Irvine Henry C. Nose John J. Trieber Trieber Keller

Takes Over Grafton Hotel Management

H. F. May of Mountain Lake Park has taken over management of the Central Hotel in Grafton West Virginia. Guy R. Sinsel and his family have not decided their future business plans or whether they will stay in Grafton.

Grafton Hotel H. F. May Mountain Lake Park Hotel Washington Berkeley Springs W. Va Central Hotel Grafton Guy R. Sinsel

Two Sets Decided in B and C Y M C A Tennis Tourney

Two men’s singles matches were completed at the Baltimore and Ohio Y M C A tournament on Virginia Avenue courts. Allamong beat Wishmyer 6-1 6-2 and Workman defeated Defibaugh 6-1 6-2. Afternoon matches set Montignani against Freeland Hummer versus Hahne and Bove facing Carpenter.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Virginia Avenue Allamong Wishmyer Workman Defibaugh Montignani Freeland Hummer Hahne Bove Carpenter

Wood and Hedges Tie the Knot in Tomahawk

Henry G Wood married Mary Ruth Hedges daughter of Samuel Hedges at Kingsley Methodist church parsonage Friday evening. Rev David G Pile officiated. The couple are from Tomahawk West Virginia.

Wood—Hedges Henry G. Wood Mary Ruth Hedges Samuel Hedges Tomahawk W. Va Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church David G. Pile

Marriages listed in Cumberland and surrounding areas

The notice lists pairings of individuals from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland including Martin Pekal with Mary Lohaier from Thomas West Virginia and Michael J. Malone with Helen Baer from Cumberland and several other couples from Eckhart Maryland Donora Star City Franklin Paw Paw Johnstown Heilwood Pittsburgh Ruffdale Alaska Cheat Bridge Monessen Cumberland and Charleroi with spouse names and residence towns.

Martin Pekal Mary Lohaier Thomas W. Va Michael J. Malone Helen E. Baer Cumberland Guissepe Cadlabrette Acquila Scapelli Eckhart, Md William A. Lillico Norma J. Stump Donora Roy W. Hewitt Georgia P. Sarver Star City John E. Henderson Euphemia Wilkinson Franklin, Pa Asa W. Santamore Elnora Perry Paw Paw James J. Carthew Agnes R. Keifer Johnstown Andrew Seaman Heilwood Anna Paytosh Clymer John T. Harrington Catherine A. McMahon Pittsburgh Floyd H. Greenwalt Ruffdale Bessie P. Grant Hunk

Injured Jumping Prom Freight Incident

J W Miller of Oldtown Maryland fractured wrist alighting from a freight train at Fairplay on Saturday night and has left Western Maryland Hospital. Oliver Piper of Oldtown Maryland broke his ankle in the same manner and remains a patient at the Western Maryland Hospital.

J. W. Miller Oldtown Western Maryland Fairplay Western Maryland Hospital Oliver Piper

Ye People Society Hosts Corn Roast in Narrows

The Yo People’s Society of the Zion Reform Church plans a pleasant evening tomorrow at the Mil ler residence in the Narrows with a corn roast and activities. Committees completed arrangements and transport by trolley from Smith Street after assembling at the church. Miss Alice McMullen hosted fourteen friends at luncheon on Washington Street in honor of Miss Annie Fesenmaier of Baltimore visiting here. Miss Virginia Roberts to entertain the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at her Washington Street home tomorrow afternoon.

Lester Twigg Twiggtown Austin D. Twigg Westminster Western Maryland College Holly Keller Browning Street Allegany High School Clyde Lashing First Cecil Clark Browning J. F. Barnett Virginia Avenue L. W. Jones Harper’s Ferry W. Va George Pennell Baltimore Elizabeth Wolfe Kingwood Tunnelton Hugh A. McMullen Allegany George L. Carder W. W. Carder Green Spring Carder Philadelphia William Pearce Berkshire Hills Galen Hall Atlantic City Harry P. Richards Toledo Ohio Richards Flora Richards Hanover Street Frank L McMullen Brothers Martinsburg Rebecca Otto Joseph A. Creig Ada Lewis Washington Wm. A. Margart Washington Street Bessie Shearer Charleston Josepn A Gonder Allegany Hospital Charles S. Friend Margaret Prudence Piedmont Margaret Ryan Elkins Charles T. Neff, Jr Daniel T. Lechlster D. S. Deffinbaugh North Mechanic Street Tyrone, Pa Melba Frantz Virginia Talbott Lang Russell Paupe Smith Cumberland Herman Lottig McKeesport Joseph Read Harry Sheetz Grafton John Stacer Meyersdale Joseph Grabenstein E. E. Hite Marlboro, Va Pearl Hite Bowman Edenburg Yo People's Society of the Zion Reforms E. BR. Miller Smith Street Alice McMullen Annie Fesenmaier Virginia Roverts

Constable Thompson Fires at Escape Suspect

Constable Charles W. Thompson fired his revolver at Max Rowe who tried to flee after a paternity arrest. A passer-by stopped Rowe near Center Street and he was handed to the officer and jailed.

Charles W. Thompson Max Rowe

Real Estate Transfers in Allegany and Green Ridge

Howard Buchanan and others transfer four acres in Allegany County to James H. Golden and wife for about $19. Continental Trust Company of Washington DC transfers 10 acres in Green Ridge to A C Ross for about $10.

Howard Buchanan James H. Golden Allegany County Continental Trust Company Washington, D. C A. C. Ross Green Ridge

Welshs Welcome Ten Pound Daughter

A ten pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J E Welsh of Old Town Road on Sunday. Mother and baby are healthy and doing well.

J. E. Welsh Old Town Road Sunday

The Cumberland Press Advertiser Praises The Diamond From The Sky

Theo E Damm Advertising Manager promotes The Diamond From The Sky chapter 18 The Charm Against Ha in New York saying it is a top thriller from start to finish, with high excitement and promise of future chapters including The Lion's Bride Chapter 21. He notes $32 000 weekly budget per chapter and $10 000 prize for a sequal idea to be won by a Marylander.

Brunswick Lorenzo de Blasco Frank Fragimeni L. Lamberta Sunny Italy The Round House Baltimore Italy New York Overland Limited Cumberland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Mac Barney Barnet South Cumberland Cumberland Press, Trustt Drug Co South End Fred Kalbaugh G. KB. Kalbaugh Grand Avenue Birdsam Grace M. E. Church George C. Bacon Jenkins Nellie Wilson G. Felty John Kyle Frostburg Charles Muse Fifth Street C. Lee French W. F. Twigg South Mechanic Street J. T. Johnson Nial Twigg Johna Hopkins Hospital Twigg M. F. Clifton St. Louis Den Ver Margaret Ring W. D. Lindsay Chicago Alfred Kamens Benjamin Kamens Conrad Dollhopf Ewald Dollhopf Olga Dollhopf Henry Germann Barbara Schilling Otis Jewett Story Chillicothe Lloyd Lowndes Rawlings Harry Fenner Water Street William C. Donnelly C. H. Glass M.baron Vera Bradour Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg Narrows Park H. H. White Harry Hagerstown G. M. Perdew Chase Street William Cowherd Cumberland Street Lena Pumphrey Bessie Moler Lee Lingamfelter Kenneth E. C. Henshaw M. J. Wilverding James Geauford Cross Page A. Gibbons Morgantown Hampshire County Gibbons Alaska W, Va Cornelia Crook Mary Louise Luke Kefe Grove Middleway T. L. Russler Mabel Williamson Zora Penrod Keagle J. H. Cooley National Avenue Winchester A. W. Straub Vista New Martinsville P. J. Donohue Wheeling Cale Francis M. Peltner Pirates Police News K. OF G William Boddice Monessen Florence M. Mack Charleroi Russell L. Rice Mary E. Levick Stork News J. H. Griffin Oldtown Road Pelham Road Rochelle, N. Y Theo. E. Damm the Cumberland Press
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