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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
5
War bulletins report heavy fighting north of the Aisne with German retreating center and Allied gains. Rheims falls with 600 prisoners and 12 guns captured. Other items note Russian defeats in East Prussia, a peace parade in Pittsburgh, and various diplomatic notes from Paris and Washington.
Frank Cecil remained jailed yesterday after magistrate Heck remanded him on a $50 bond for carrying concealed weapons with intent to harm. His wife, already seeking a peace warrant, pleaded for his release. Cecil was found guilty on two counts and appeals were mounted through his attorney Arch A. Young. His brother posted the bond as Cecil’s divorce proceeds continue with D. Lindley Sloan. They have one child.
Holzshu Realty Co transfers to W Murray Cordry a Waverly Terrace parcel in Cumberland for 10 dollars. McMichael and Whiting trustees transfer Eckhart land to George W Porter and Ida Porter for 1 dollar. Mary Ann Johnson sells Selle Island parcel to John C Langer for 1600 dollars. Lloyd L Shaffer transfers Bedford Pa land to Howard and Virgie Boor for 10 dollars. Dingle Co transfers Dingle land to Patrick W Cavanaugh for 1900 dollars. John F Apple and Minnie A Apple transfer Little Orleans parcel to avid L Smith for 15 dollars.
A long list of names and residences is presented including James Lewis Shipley and Nellie Pearl Linderman of Bidwell Pennsylvania, Howard Florian Saunders and Marie Olive Washington of Piedmont West Virginia rall, Rodgers and Zella Mae Kelllum of Bedford Pennsylvania, Joe Servig of Westernport and Julia Weisingoff Luke, William Frederick Rieck and Louise Elizabeth Hohage of Butler Pennsylvania, William James Cavanaugh and Gertrude Cecelia Gilchrist of McKeesport Pennsylvania, and Walter Gray Croyle and Margaret.
Pearl Walker of Snow Shoe Pa Clayton Cameron Huffman and Rose Elizabeth Dawson of McKeesport Pa Hugh John Kelly and Cecelia Fochtman of Cumberland Md Samuel Blaine Chester of Orlando Fla and Jeanette Marie Shaver of Louisville Ky are linked to the theft. A Baltimore and Ohio station at Green Spring West Virginia was entered by breaking a window and several suitcases and other baggage items were reported missing. B and O police notified and the search for the thief began with no arrests by this afternoon.
Police report no arrests yet in the robbery at Attorney Arch A. Youngs residence on South Mechanic street yesterday evening. Three valuable rings worth at least 150 dollars were stolen and authorities believe the robbers may have fled the city.
Seven loaded B and O cars derailed at Mt. Savage junction yesterday afternoon. Extra engine 2549 led the train. six cars carried coal and one cement. Local tool cars cleared the wreckage, blocking traffic for several hours.
The committee on arrangements for Cumberland Day at the Hagers town Fair will hold a special meeting this afternoon in the offices of the Chamber of Commerce to finalize plans.
The Cumberland Knights of Columbus dance event is planned for September 1 at the council hall, confirming the reg council's continuing social activity.
The infant Edward Patterson McKenna Jr. died in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was buried at St. Patrick's cemetery with the father and relatives in attendance. Also noted are the death of Mrs. Anna Warnick and the passing of Mrs. George W. Legge Sr., both surrounded by surviving family members.
Portland Maine Sept 15 With returns complete from 464 of 501 towns and plantations Oakleigh C Curtis Democrat was elected governor by 2698 plurality over incumbent William T Haines Republican Gardner Progressive drew over 40 000 behind. Curtis 68877 Maine 56179 Gardner 17157. Republican vote up about 59 percent versus Taft nationally.
A crowded diary of Cumberland residents and out-of-town guests. Edgar F. Drew from Midlothian arrived in a new 1915 Maxwell car, while W. W. Williamson from New Market Virginia traveled via Uniontown and Pittsburg. Col George A. Pearce left for a Progressive conference with Col Roosevelt in New York.
Al len Toy, colored, pleaded not guilty to charges of posing as a registered veterinarian and treating a horse that later died. He waived a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Jacob B. Humbird and posted bond for the October Grand Jury. Samuel Rankin of Southumberland made the complaint. Harry T. Mullin of Tri-State Milk Company posted Toy’s bond, with Col. George A. Pearre representing him.
Washington reports that the United States Britain France Spain and China signed four peace treaties. The group represents over 948 million people and commits disputes to a permanent investigative commission for one year. The accords aim to shield the U S from involvement in European conflict issues.
Jewish residents of Cumberland prepare for September and October feasts marking the end of the Hebrew year 574 and the New Year on September 21 and 22 1916. Religious services will be held nationwide in synagogues on both days with extensive preparations underway for observances such as the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles among others in the listed dates.
The fall opening at McMullen Bros features a grand millinery display on the second floor with hats of every shape and ornate plumes. Visitors also view new fall wraps coats suits and dresses in the ready to wear section plus silk dress goods neckwear and Regal shoes as the exhibition runs all week.
The county reports a light turnout with no Republican contest and a Democratic U S Senate race between incumbent John Walter Smith and former Attorney General Isaac Lobe Straus. Supporters predict Smith will prevail as saloons close on primary day.
The Misses Helen Pearl and Minnie Smith entertained Saturday night. Their guests included Olive Leasure Helen Beasley Nora Ryan Lillian Ryan Ruthella Smouse Mildred Fisher Mary Drake Ruth Hinkle Grace Hinkle Bernice Bowden Evangeline Wilson Benenetta Wilson May Smith Lena Smith Boyd Bowden Lee House Ervin House Coyle O Neal Russell O Neal Maurice Leasare Albert Smouse Jess Neff Lester Miller Hill Hinkle Marvin Hinkle Wade Rice Norval Wentling Boyd Rice John Drake Carl Shatzer Earl Dolan Ray Smith Eddie Smith Robert Smith and Frank Smith. The WCTU meets at Grace M E Church Virginia avenue tomorrow at 2 30 p m.
Fire of unknown origin damaged a home in Pine Alley between Walnut and Independence streets around 1 30 this morning. Central Fire Department extinguished the blaze before significant damage occurred. The property, owned by G F Shaffer, was occupied by Miss Eschenbacher.
The Allegany County Academy opened its 117th session this morning at 9 oclock. Prayer and sacred music led by Prof N M Biser preceded the exercises conducted by Principal George W Craig. More than 1650 students are enrolled for the years work. Regular lectures begin tomorrow.
Electric light steam heat and bath included. Apply at 22 Polk Street. se 12-11.
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