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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
6
Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and other news items to the Cumberland Press. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated by the editor.
Henry C Bates returns home after several days in Brunswick with his brother. Anna Stauffer of Reading Pa visits Mrs T B Mc Donald. Jo Walker returns to St Marys Seminary. Sue Eskridge visits Miss Dora Williams. Mrs C L Brett returns from Elkins. Albert Fowler visits from Spring Lake. Louise Edwards returns from Uniontown. Mrs Harry W Keady returns from Baltimore. Mira Fuller returns. F Paul Miller to Akron for new job. A H Barr move to Lancaster. Eugene Williamson family to Gaithersburg for son John Williamson state roads inspector. Dr H Coombs and Coombs visit Morgantown then return home. Ida Martin visits Baltimore and Washington.
The funeral of Mrs. Julia C. Legge wife of George W. Legge Sr. was held this afternoon at Oakland with interment in Oakland cemetery Rev Dr John W Davis officiated. She is survived by her husband two sons Dr John E Legge Cumberland and Attorney George W Legge Jr and one daughter Mrs Sue H Line Shenandoah Junction W Va.
Advertises six female solicitors needed for Cumberland and Alb County. Promises excellent proposition for intelligent ladies. Apply quickly care of Cumberland Press with the address details.
The Arbutus Dancing Club will award the second prize at the Narrows Park Pavilion tonight with cash prizes for the best tango and waltz dancers. This marks the season finale at Narrows Park. Rebekah Social activities and neighborhood social briefs follow, including a charity ice cream and watermelon social for the Odd Fellows' Home fund and gatherings at homes of local families.
Henry L. Stimson, once Secretary of War under Taft, reverses support from Charles Whitman and endorses Harvey D. Hinnman for New York governor. In a letter to Congressman Hamilton, Stimson calls Hinnman the best qualified candidate and notes his loyalty to Hughes’ approach.
London reports German counter attacks in France have been repulsed with heavy casualties, according to an official announcement.
A lively Maryland Theatre audience enjoyed A Pair of Sixes with strong performances by Albert Walsh, Paul Nicholson, Bryce Kennedy, M. J. Briggs, Mildred Booth, Elizabeth Irving, Katherine Cromwell, and Angie Norton. The farce centers on two partners at Eureka Digestive Pill Co jockeying for control, climaxing in a poker game and the winner’s servant. The production drew a large, satisfied crowd and may return for another engagement.
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