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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1915

Page

5

Reflectoscope Talk and Local Club News From Cumberland

William C Montignani returns from Y M C A Institute in Terra Alta Lake W Va by auto with a Cumberland party including Robert Compton H H Summers and Thomas R Stewart Reflectoscope talk by Mrs W C Montignani on her Panama Exposition trip and road pictures at Southminster Presbyterian Church Tonight the meeting will include light refreshments Bowling League proposed at the B M C A to form a league across cities including Baltimore Grafton and Cumberland Tennis tourney winners at the B O Y M C A finals Frank Carpenter beats Harold Freeland in singles and Keller Freeland with Carpenter Workman win doubles Medals awarded Also noted are visits by Raymond Kerns Mansel and other locals a new ten pound boy born to Mr and Mrs F G Smith and a series of regional trips and visits by area residents.

William C. Montignani Y. M. C. A. Institute Terra Alta Lake W. Va Cumberland Auto Tasker G. Lowndes W. C. Montignani Robert Compton H. H. Summers Thomas R. Stewart Southminster Bowling League Brunswick Washington Baltimore Grafton Frank Carpenter Harold Freeland Keller and Freeland Carpenter Workman George CC. Smith Maryland Avenue Altoona F. G. Smith Harrison Street Frank Zeller James Freeland Terra Alta Frank Freeland Grand Avenue Staunton C. Parker and Brother Mechanicsburge Gap W. L. Castle Lulu Castle Canada Firth Street J. D. van Scoten Washington, D. C South Cumberland van Seoten E. K. Smith DeGast Misa FP. Cooper Pennsylvania Avenue

Gubernatorial Candidates Rally to Nomination Strongly Confident

Emerson C Harrington and Blair Lee express confidence in Democratic nomination and convention support. William T Warburton predicts Republican nomination and November victory. Ovington B Weller expects a substantial Republican vote and nomination.

Emerson C. Harrington Democratic Party Blair Lee William T. Warburton Ovington Weller

John T. Dobbie Seeks Register of Wills Nomination

John T. Dobbie of Lonaconing runs on the Republican ticket for the nomination to the office of Register of Wills. He is well known locally for his ties to the Georges region.

John T. Dobbie Register OF Wills Lonaconing Georges Region

Furst Predicts Victory for Harrington Ritchie McMahon

Baltimore campaign chairman Frank A. Furst declared at week end that Harrington and his running mates will be nominated beyond doubt. He praised the three candidates and said Maryland Democrats have never voted for a more high toned and honorable group.

Frank A. Furst Baltimore Harrington-Ritchie- McMahon Harrington Maryland

Powell Injured When Thrown From Motorcycle

Garland W. Powell, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Powell of Washington street, was slightly hurt yesterday evening after being thrown from a motorcycle driven by Gladstone Wilson about a mile from Accident. He suffered a strained right shoulder and wrist, plus lacerations and bruises, but returned home.

Garland W. Powell Walter Powell Washington Street Gladstone Wilson Mr. Powell

Miss Diehl Weds John H Rosevere

Eleanor Barbara Diehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Abraham Diehl of 74 Cumberland street and John Henry Rosevere Jr of Red Bank Pa were married at 9 30 this morning at the bride home Rev Martin Gallmeier performed the ceremony Miss Ruth Diehl maid of honor A B Leader best man Wedding march by Mrs A B Leader and William Diehl guests included Mr and Mrs A B Leader Edith Letcher and Mr and Mrs Herman Diehl family of Huntington W Va The couple left for an Eastern trip and will reside in Red Bank Pa

Eleanor Barbara Diehl Abraham Diehl Cumberland Street John Henry Rosevere, Jr Red Bank Martin Gallmeier Trinity Lutheran Church Ruth Diehl A. B. Leader William Diehl Diehl Rosevere Merrill Buckgaber Company Evitt’s Creek Gross Bros Morristown N. J Edith Letcher Herman Dieh Famey Huntington W. Va

Right to mine protest ad urges independent stance

A political advertisement urges workers to ignore bosses and the mine inspector, claiming the only true authority is their own right to decide. The message frames conflict between labor, management, and regulatory voices.

Society Notes Highlight Fall Dancing Academy Opener

Mrs. Jack Cromwell opens her dancing academy this evening at Wertheim er's Hall Baltimore street with an in attendance orchestra. Socially prominent openings draw many responses to the invitations. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Myers hosted a tenth birthday party for Catherine Myers featuring lavish decorations and a candy basket souvenir. A long guest list includes Eleanor Smith, Grace Smith, Margaret Lee Carl, Mirian Lambert, Ruth Gleichman, and many others. Mamie Bender hosted a canal boat party with refreshments for Cumberland and Mt. Savage guests including Doerner and McNamee sisters and Joseph Condon and Bender family members.

Jack Cromwell Wertheimer’s Hall Baltimore Street Sherman B. Myers Baltimore Avenue Catherine Asters Dahlias Margaret Gleichman Mirian Klawan Fay Kliawan Alice Virginia Hetzel Laverne Hanks Mary Elizabeth Carl Jeanette Bonig Agnes Atkinson Virgil Atkinson Dorothy Maclay Lelia Franklin Blanche White Elizabeth Wright Catherine Workmeister Mary Workmeister Dan Henderickson Kathleen Adams Kathleen McElfish Quitn McElfish Georgie McLoughlin Pauline Hardsock Mamie Bender North Branch Margaret Bender Theokla Doerner Caleta Doerner Bertha Hartman Hartman Cumberland Omer Thompson Alice Mec- Namee Frances Snyder Caleta McNamee Mt. Savage Margaret O’connor Johnstown Mae Sweeney Youngstown Joseph Condon Eckhart Joseph Bender

Market Street Bridge Opens Ahead of Formal Acceptance

The new concrete Market Street bridge was opened Saturday by its contractors for use by teams and automobiles. Paving was completed, but lamps, debris removal, and minor tasks remain. Wang Construction Company, of this city, is the contractor. O. E. Weller’s record is clear. Warburton’s record is blotted by treachery in Chicago.

New Market Street Wang Construction Company O. E. Weller Warburton Chicago

For Sale Open Touring Car

Open touring car offered for sale with contact by phone at Frostburg. Advert says Sept 13 with two weeks notice.

Frostburg

Mrs Iglehart Named Maryland Navy League Organizer

James D Iglehart of Baltimore president of the Maryland division of the Daughters of 1812 is appointed state organizer of the Woman s Section of the Navy League in Maryland She accepted the appointment and will begin organizing the state assisted by a broad committee with members in many towns and cities Maryland.

James D. Iglehart Baltimore Maryland The Daughters of 1812 Navy League Iglehart

Mr. Young Poised for Highest Office in Odd Fellows

John W. Young, former Allegany County Circuit Court clerk, left for San Francisco to attend Sovereign Grand Lodge sessions as one of Maryland’s four representatives. His long work for Odd Fellowship has earned him international recognition and he is mentioned as a candidate for sovereign grand master.

John W. Young Allegany County San Francisco Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Maryland Mr. Young Odd Fellowship Sovereign Grand Master

Local Shriners Headed to Atlantic City Ceremony

Ten nobles of the Mystic Shrine from the area will attend a Saturday Steel Pier ceremony in Atlantic City hosted by the New Jersey Shriners. The event is expected to draw thousands of Shriners and features mighty bands. Attending locals include G. S. Butler and Charles G. Holzshu among others. Justice James Pitzer plans to be there as a guest.

Mystic Shrine Atlantic City New Jersey Shriners Steel Pier G. S. Butler Charles G. Holzshu L. Lawrence Kimes H. A. F. Flurshutz George G. Young Daniel E. Fisher E. E. Schart

Appointment of W A Gunter as treasurer and political agent

Tasker G Lowndes files the appointment of William A Gunter as treasurer and political agent for Republican State central committee candidates William D Peters James Holmes Richard A Williams William T Parr and William C Noel in Allegheny County The appointment covers the same role for William T Warburton's gubernatorial candidacy as well.

W. A. Gunter Tasker G. Lowndes William A. Gunter William D. Peters James Holmes Richard A. Williams William T. Parr William C. Noel Republican State Central Committee William T. Warburton Allegany County

Carnival Couple Weds in Elkins Courthouse

Elkins West Virginia reports H Stanley Channell aged 25 manager of the motorhome at the fairgrounds and Miss Esther Gertrude Palmer a ticket seller were married Friday night at the courthouse by Rev William E Craig.

Elkins W. Va H. Stanley Channell Fairgrounds Esther Gertrude Palmer William E. Craig

Matrimonial Notices From Keyser and Grafton

In Keyser Mary Manning Holroyd engaged to Rev. Robert E. Lee Strider of Emmanuel Episcopal Church with a October wedding planned. In Grafton the first Elks Home wedding was L S McDaniel and Edna M Hardin with Rev. A D Craig officiating. both from Kingwood and Philippi respectively. Other marriages include John Small to Alice A Harvey at St Patrick’s Church with Owen Brady as best man.

Keyser W. Va James F. Holroyd Athens Mary Manning Holroyd Robert E. Lee Strider Emmanuel Episcopal Church Elks Grafton Grafton Ely L. 5. McDaniel Kingwood Morgantown Edna M. Hardin Philippi A. D. Craig John Small Alice A. Harvey John H. Harvey North Lee Street Patrick’s Church Charles O'Hara Owen Brady Mary Houck Catherine Shea Frostburg Sarah Small Decatur ‘Treet

Campaign message from William A. Huster for State's Attorney

Allegany County voters receive a political advertisement from William A. Huster. He thanks loyal supporters and asks them to keep up efforts until polls close tomorrow evening. The notice is published by Richard H. Arnold as a campaign advertisement on the Republican ticket.

Allegany County William A. Huster Richard H. Arnold

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Joe Barney Barnet Fide Mac Cumberland Press Truitt Drug Co Virginia Avenue South End Raymond Kerns Mansel Youngstown, Ohio August Kerns Martinsburg Nora Jenkins Ada Thatcher Bettie Thatcher Winchester Lottie M. A. Sprinkle Martins Main W. E. Woolf Louise Blanche Woolf M. H. Carrier E. H. Shaffer Queen City Stanley Sommers Olive Jordan Julius Landau West Franklin Street Finley C. Hendrickson Prohibition Party I. O Charles Twigg Western Maryland Benedict J. Boswell Clearspring Washington County Myrtle Slayer Pittsburgh Charles Hetzer Fayette Street G. Hunter Sykes Ellicott City Ralph Baird Mountain Lake Park William J. Hammond Kennewey Company Hammond Great Lakes L. A. Lippold Estella Ryland Payette Street Henry McKay Harold Waucet Chesapeake and Ohio Canal G. J. Fritz Harpers Ferry Fritz Western Maryland Railway KE. M. Welberry Brooklyn N. Y J. S. Carney G. Powell Miss Diehl John H. Rosevere Joseph Market Street Shriners Western Western Division Nunnan Gover administration,—Polisament Price Pe ‘ Poard F. 8 Castle Small Harvey Fredguck Perry Grely Croce Blu J. Fr. Ruffin Oijldtown Road B. Albright
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