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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1915

Page

5

Local Fire and Tennis Roundup at South Cumberland

In the B and O YMCA tennis tournament Keller and Freeland beat Hahne and Defibaugh while Carpenter defeated Allamong. Freeland and Carpenter face off in singles with doubles final to follow. A fire of unknown origin damaged the D B Fishers one story frame stable at 111 Virginia Ave. Spontaneous combustion suspected. Supper at Frankfort Inn honored Ruth Kuhn with a large gathering of friends and relatives from Williamsport and Philadelphia attendees listed. Various local callers and visitors are noted in the following Personals.

Keller and Freeland Hahne Defibaugh Carpenter Allamong Freeland D. 8. Fisher Virginia Avenue South Cumberland

Diplomatic Break Barred as War Threat Lingers

The Evening Sun quotes Ambassador Bernstorff saying a German American diplomatic break would trigger war with Germany sinking all in sight via submarine commanders.

New York the Evening Sun Bernstorff Germany United States

Thomas L. Gramblitt Scalded on Engine Ride

Thomas L. Gramblitt assistant foreman of engines on the division of the B and O was badly scalded from the waist down while riding an engine run by Frank Keener of Brunswick. The accident occurred on the Martinsburg Brunswick run near Maryland Avenue in the city.

Thomas L. Cramblitt Maryland Avenue Frank Keener Brunswick Martinsburg

Hagen Bach and Wallace Circus Arrives for September 25 Show

An advertising car for the Hagen bach and Wallace Circus arrived at noon and posters are being distributed as the circus will exhibit here on September 25.

Hagenbach and Wallace Circus

Margaret Lee Carl Hosts Eighth Birthday Party

Margaret Lee Carl daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lee Carl 10 Decatur street was hostess to a large party of little friends last night in honor of her eighth birthday. The house was decorated with roses asters dahlias and asparagus fern. A flashlight photograph of the juveniles was taken by Rembrandt. Two hours were given to games and children's dances. Little Miss Carl received many beautiful gifts. A delightful surprise party was given Thursday night at the home of Mr and Mrs George Boch La Vale in honor of Mr Boch's birthday. The Knights of Columbus held the first winter dance of the season last evening at their hall on North Mechanic street.

Margaret Lee Carl Frank Lee Carl Decatur Street Rembrandt Miss Carl Kathryn Myers Lylia Franklin Mary Enders Miriam Lambert Mary Elizabeth Carl Margaret Gleichman Elizabeth Daughtrey Fay Klawan Ruth Gleichman Miriam Klawan Irma Mason Jean Holland Ruth Steinweg Margaret Macfarlane Marie Cook Helen Schaidt Eleanor Smith Grace Smith Masters Ben Franklin Richard Steinweg Francis Morgart Russell Fisher Richard Carl Herman Cook Archibald Young Noel Cook John Schaidt Arthur Lee Siebert Martin Luther Enders, Jr James Smith John Neff Mortimer Deneen George Boch la Vale Mr. Boch Knights of Columbus Mechanic Street

Bernhardt Forced to End Acting Career After Leg Failure

Paris report states Sarah Bernhardt cannot use her new artificial leg after one trial in film. Her American tour and stage career likely ended as a result.

Paris Sarah Bernhardt

Earthquake in Italy No Dead Reported in Aquila

Rome reports a severe quake at Aquila with no loss of life. Seismic activity disrupted the area, but authorities confirmed no fatalities.

Italy Rome Aquila

Obituary notices for Fisher Gribble and Perdew

Carroll Philip Fisher infant son of Charles and Catherine Fisher of 382 Maryland avenue died yesterday. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery today. E C Gribble of 301-2 North Center street was advised by telegram yesterday of the sudden death in Columbus Ohio of his son Ray Gribble 23. He was a glass blower and dropped dead at work. Mr Gribble left for Columbus to take the body to Uniontown Pa for interment. Funeral of George M Perdew assistant superintendent Allegany County Public Schools held at 11 this morning from his home on Chase street Rev William M Tinker officiated. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Large attendance from teaching profession and many former scholars. Pallbearers: John S McCauley Thomas H Morgan Prof John E Edwards Arthur F Smith Howard yo Frostburg Joseph E Harned Oakland.

Port Edward Hall Edward Tasker Grace Heron Althea Heron Marie Linn Lillian Keiser Flo Hodges Sarah Troutman Emma Russler Leona Tasker Elsie L. Keiser Ellen Duckworth Philadelphia Ruth Kuhn Williamsport John Houck Ray Heron George W. Houtz Boalsburg Charles Turner Charles Tie J. M. Bigert Bayard W. Va H. A. Rutherford Henry Dobbin Tom Beckman Boone Street John Hendry Pennsylvania Avenue William Hunter Alexander Crawford Cumberland and Lonaconind Carroll Philip Fisher Charles Catherine Fisher Maryland Avenue Rose Hill E. C. Gribble North Center Street Columbus Ohio Ray Gribble Mr. Gribble Uniontown George M. Perdew Allegany County Public Schools Chase Street William M. Tinker Allegany High School John S. McCauley Thomas H. Morgan John E. Edwards Arthur F. Smith Lonaconing High School Howard Yo Frostburg Joseph E. Harned Oakland Weller Baltimore Warburton John J. Hanson Charles H. Heintzeman George W. Padgett Levi Thompson George W. Cameron Goldsborough-Graham William F. Stone New Howard Hotel Thompson Warburton Forces Maryland Cecil Carroll Harford WeWsurtons O. H. Porter Ridgeley John G. Pollock Waterstreet Western Maryland Hospital Robert L. Lorentz Colonial Chocolate Company New Castle Pa Mary Rockwell North Mountain Cumberland George E. Mudge Martinsburg John Allen James Gibbs Berkeley Springs Rudolph F. Herr George P. Ways Smith Company New York Misa Amenta Snavely Fred Souders Hagerstown Loraine W. ©. Hoffman Washington Street Jenkins Consolidation Coal Company CC. Lee French Mises Ruth French James Wise Edwin Clifton Romney John S. Vandergrift Dingle Bess Vandegrift Virginia Avenue William L. Vandegrift Millard Pilsen D. M. Carl Elsie Rosier Grafton W. E. Kimes W. H. Fredlock Piedmont Morgantown A. W. Jones Mr. Fredlock Harriet Taylor Letha Ambrose Levi Hardman Henry Hardman Esta Hardman Shannon Hardman Elkins Wm. McBride Jos. Dawson Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church Atlantic City Charles M. McKenzie Columbia County A. ©. Warne Washington, Pa F. W. Shryock la Vale Hunter Harness American Express Co Marshall Harness Petersburg Frank Carpenter Jas. H. Carpenter Eastern Shore Moorefield Fannie Paskel Malcolm Macfarlane Phillipsburg New York Central Railroad George C. Macfarlane Monroe Coal Co Barnum

Local Names Linked in Regional Notices

Elmer A. Raudman and Bertha Hieffman of Connellsville Pa. Frank Savona and Mary Ke ser of Kittanning Pa. Elmer R. Burnett Wells and Mary E. Britenstein of Enid Pa. Allen McCourt and Lena A. Kay lor of Porterwood West Virginia.

Elmer A. Raudman Bertha Hieffman Connellsville Frank Savona Mary Keser Kittanning Elmer R. Burnett Wells Tannery Mary E. Britenstein Enid Allen McCourt and Lena A. Kaylor Porterwood, W. Va

Real Estate Transfers Involving Holasha Realty and Others

Holasha Realty transfers a Fort Hill Terrace lot to winner Bowman for 10 dollars. Stanley Porter committee transfers a Mekhart lot to Geo Pilsinger for 1200 dollars.

Holasha Realty Company Winmer Bowman Fort Hill Terrace Stanley Porter Geo Pilsinger Lot, Mekhart

Weller Campaign Gains Confidence Across Maryland

Baltimore reporting intensified organization for Roads Chairman O E Weller with Western Maryland backing Warburton activity noted while Gov Goldsborough privately supports Warburton. Warburton forces anticipate Western Maryland gains and Baltimore precincts push for party control as election nears.

Mendenhall Case Nears Trial in Clearwater

Pinellas County grand jury will hear the case of J. J. Mendenhall the Clearwater businessman accused of killing Mrs. Charles V. Elliott and her daughter Miss Susan Elliott. The chauffeur reported a quarrel and gunfire aboard a Tampa to Clearwater auto. The car was later found burned and the women dead.

St. Petersburg Fla Pinellas County J. J. Mendenhall Clearwater Charles V. Elliott Susan Elliott Mendenhall Florida Tampa

Transcontinental telephone line costs link 18 states

New York reports a massive line spanning 130000 poles across 18 states carrying two circuits via four copper wires. The Panama Canal cost 310000000 over nine years, while the telephone line total reaches 620000000, part of a network of nine million iron telephones connected by 21000000 miles of wire serving 100000000 people.

New York Panama Canal Fieider

Lansing Interview Pleases Dr. Dumba

Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba Austrian ambassador to the United States leaves the state department after a conference with Secretary Lansing. The interview is described as serious by Lansing, while Dumba smiles as he exits.

Lansing Dumba State Department Constantin Theodor Dumba United States

Numerous Cumberland residents noted in daily roundup

Conductor O H Porter of Ridgeley recovers from typhoid. Mrs John G Pollock undergoes successful operation at Western Maryland Hospital. Local and distant residents and visitors travel to Baltimore, Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, Romney, and Moorefield for work, health, and family events. A Brandywine anniversary commemoration is reported from West Chester with military displays and speeches.

Orphans Court Assigns Guardians and Grants Estates

Laura E Hopewood appointed guardian of Luther T Hopwood. Geo Bowers estate probate filed and admitted. B Irene Vogel settled second account for A Virginia Vogel. Thomas Stewart settled third and final account for Russell T Bernard. August H Davis named executor for Christopher Davis estate. James Corfield named administrator for Oscar T Corfield estate. Court adjourned to meet Wednesday September 15 at 9 AM.

Laura E. Hopewood Luther T. Hopwood Geo. Bowers B. Irene Vogel A. Virginia Vogel Thomas Stewart Russell T. Bernard August H. Davis Christopher Davis James Corfield Oscar T. Corfield Deceas

Admirably Fitted for Register of Wills Nominations

The piece argues Thomas A. Lee is best suited for Register of Wills, citing his prior service as Deputy Register and familiarity with office duties. It praises Leonard as a capable, trusted Republican candidate with legal experience and strong community support.

Office OF Register OF Wills Register of Wills Thomas A. Lee Leonard Cldi Mie Lhughout

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