Zorn S Condition Critical Amid Car and Bar Incident
James Zorn, Baltimore and Ohio engineer from Connellsville, lies in critical condition at McKeesport Hospital after being shot during a quarrel with a fireman, while his wife Mrs Zorn stays by his side. A separate incident at Sutton and Farrell's saloon on 317 Virginia avenue ends with a steer breaking in, causing property damage of about $59 before the owner settles losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Montignani
Pennsylvania Avenue
New York
Scotland
Mr.Montignani
Seventh Avenue
M. J. Eversole
Frankfort
Charles Eversole
Clarence Lucas
E. J. Herwig
Mamie Eversole
Martinsburg
Dayton Eversole
Granville Pitman
Edna Rawlings
Lou Smith
Thomas Sissier
John Houck
Reed Dineen
Zorn
James Zorn
Baltimore and Ohio
Connellsville
George Meyers
McKeesport
Mrs. Zorn
Raymond Sutton
Sutton and Farrell's
Virginia Avenue
William Martin
Mr. Sutton
Martin
B. D. Shuman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Pleasant
Fairmont Hospital
Nelson W. Ruasier
Republican State Central Committee
Baltimore
Allegany
N. W. Russler
Meyersdale
Patrick Kline
Charles Adams
Frank Purington
Kline
Robert Steelman
Potomac
Orleans Cross Roads
C. H. Keys
First Street
Allegany Hospital
Lucas
Springdale Street
Cumberland
Personal notes from local social circle events
The column catalogs visitors and residents in town including H A Bruck a Baltimore real estate agent on a business trip Miss Anna Fesenmeier returning to near Baltimore and Catherine McMullen hosting several weeks with others resuming studies at Lehigh University Hannah More Academy and Princeton University and many families visiting relatives or traveling to Detroit Akron Saginaw and Blairsville with stays at Windsor and Queen City Hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bruck
Western Maryland Railway
Baltimore
Anna Fesenmeier
Catherine
Alice McMullen
Helen V. Clark
Catherine McMullen
Fesenmeier
G A R Specials And Circus Pass Through Cumberland
Eleven Civil War veteran trains from Western States headed to the thirtyeth Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Washington will pass through Cumberland this weekend on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Additional trains from Iowa Pittsburgh and Chicago will join the flow as Hagenbeck and Wallace circus trains also roll into the B and O yards. About 30,000 people are expected to attend the impend encampment, likely the last in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Iowa
D. J. Palmer
Pittsburgh
Cumberland
Union Veteran Legion
Fredericksburg
Local Visitors and Graduates Noted in Mt. Hebron Area
Co M H Gaul J C McKown and E B Quincake of Hershey Pa left for home by automobile after stopping last night for Edith Amtower who graduated yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital. Mrs Anna Jenkins and daughter of Newburg W Va visit Mr and Mrs William Montgomery. Bernadette Crowe, student here, visits Meyersdale at her parents C F Crowe. Daisy Keesecker of Martinsburg visits her sister Mrs C B Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Gaul
J. C. McKown
E. B. Quincake
Hershey
Queen City Hotel
Edith Amtower
Western Maryland Hospital
Anna Jenkins
Newburg
W. Va
William Montgomery
Bernadette Crowe
Meyersdale
C. FE. Crowe
Daisy Keesecker
Martinsburg
C. B. Chase
Strong Y M C A Program Planned
At the directors lunch the Central Y M C A outlined a winter schedule presented by secretary W H Baxley. Directors endorsed the plan and pledged cooperation across departments. The Ladies Army pledged support for a fall membership drive by serving suppers in the gym each evening. The push aims for 1000 members starting October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Y M. C. A
W. H. Baxley
No Winter Predicted By Allegany County Caterpillar Omens
Allegany county residents hear a weather omen from caterpillars claiming no notable winter ahead. The piece notes the caterpillar’s red heads and tails contradict the forecast and mentions a bumper corn crop due to locust blossoms, with farmers swearing by the sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Cumberland Day to Open Fair with Big County Event
Cumberland Day will be the feature day of the fair on Tuesday September 28. Local merchants are urged to close early at 1 pm for a half day holiday to draw crowds to the biggest day of the fair with a full program including a 2 12 pace a 2 24 trot and the county race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Expense accounts filed by four candidates in primary
Four Republican candidates filed their primary expense accounts including Robert Jackson for register of deeds Edward Dwyer for house of delegates Charles Roemer for house of representatives and A A Doub for attorney general. The filing deadline is thirty days after the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jackson
Register of Error
Charles ©. Roemer
House of Gnomes
A. A. Doub
Edward Dwyer
House of Dele- Boro
Oso
Aap
Wien
Fox Hunters Plan Event on Sewell Mountain West Virginia
About 200 fox hunters from Kentucky Virginia Tennessee Pennsylvania and Ohio will gather on Sewell mountain Fayette county for WV Fox Hunters association meet the first in state history. A tented camp on former Gen. Lee site will host men horses and dogs with a silver cup to the champion fox hound and hound races expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Sewell Mountain
Fayette County
West Virginia
Fox Hunters’ Association
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Robert E. Lee
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples
Paul Captain Wallace of Blairsville Indiana wed Stella May Graham of Branch Pennsylvania. Gus Elmer Newman of Charleston West Virginia married Emma Clarissa Carberry of Cumberland. Stanley Russell Smith and Helen Ruth Shinholt, both Cumberland. Arthur Peabody Turnley and Kathryn Cook, Newburg West Virginia. Lester Charles Gowdy Harrisburg paired with Elsa Wilhelm Cumberland. Charles John Magrel Westernport tied to Emma Martha Watkins Irwin Pennsylvania. William J. McTavish St Michaels wed Elnora Agnes Hice. Albert Merle Haskell and Meriam Balentine, both Clarion Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Captain Wallace
Blairsville
Ind
Stella May Graham
Branch
Gus Elmer Newman
Charleston
W. Va
Emma Clarissa Carberry
Cumberland
Stanley Russell Smith
Helen Ruth Shinholt
Arthur Peabody Turnley
Kathryn Cook
Newburg
Lester Charles Gowdy
Harrisburg
Elsa Wilhelm
Charles John Magrel
Westernport
Emma Martha Watkins
Irwin
William J. McTavish
Harrisburg Kicks Off Three Days of Civic Festivities
Harrisburg marked the completion of municipal improvements begun in 1902 with a three day celebration. Dignitaries and visitors dressed in gala attire gathered for a water carnival athletic contests fireworks displays and multiple parades and outdoor pageants across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Former Mount Savage Miner Nominated for County Treasurer
John W. Kephorn, once of Mount Savage who mined coal, was nominated by the Somerset County Republican primary for county treasurer. He led by about 500 votes, with the post paying 4 000 to 5 000 dollars yearly. Hephorn suffered a back nerve snap years ago causing leg paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kephorn
Mount Savage
Somerset County
Hephorn
Social News Highlights from Washington Street and Local Halls
Society notes report Misses Dorothy and Katherine Streett hosting guests for Miss Susan Heal of Frostburg at a Washington street residence. Knights of Columbus Athletic Association plans a North Mechanic street dance. Mrs. Milner Roberts and Mrs. Randolph Millholland hosted an elaborate bridge party at the Millholland home with honors to Mrs Mathew Sloan and Mrs Earl Heinta. Eleanor R. Bruce will host an informal Shawnee Boat Club dance Friday. Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club attended by Miss Louise Henderson. William L. Cook and wife celebrated their son William's birthday with games, music, and lunch. guests included May Cheuvront Lola Wilson Frida Spencer Ruth Wilson Elsie Twigg Mabel Nightingale Mary Cook Edgar Reynolds Harold Twigg William Cook Marion Pile Charles Cook Truman Fuller Mason Fuller Clive Brent Chester Gatehouse Sylvester Dawson Frederick Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Cook plus Mr. and Mrs. George Stuiber. William Lee of Narrows Park hosted an afternoon party for son William Jr with guests Katherine Buchanan Olive Brandle Margaret Husband Ruth Matthews Nona Weigand Virginia Shultz James Hill Charles Hill Harry Weigand Louis Martin and Donald Chenowith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oswald
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Mies
Dorothy Hook
Hagerstown
Eleanor C. B. Johnson
Robert R. Shearer
Hannah More Academy
Baltimore
Dwinton Landis
Charles Landis
South Lee Street
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
William Trueheart Bodiford
William Trueheart, Jr
Gainesville
Fla
Margaret
Frances Sloan
W. T. Taylor
Eugene
Virginia
Lewis de Vaughn
Alexandria
Taylor
Douglas Darnell
W. A. Margart
Washington Street
Cleveland
Ohio
David Sloan
Princeton University
Beatrice Jones
Louisville
Marie Holasha
North Centre Street
F. R. Grant
Catherine
Nashville
Tenn
George R. Daisy
Rose Hill
Arch Jenkins
Maryland Avenue
Lora Albright
Meyersdale
John Vandegrift
Vandegrift
Ira
Dingle
Mr. Vandegrift
Romney
W. Va
Frank O. Spain
W. Milner Roberts, Sr
Randolph Millholland
Millholland
Mathew H. Sloan
Earl P. Heinta
W. L. Cook
William Street
William
May Cheuvront
Lola Wilson
Frida Spencer
Ruth Wilson
Elsie Twigg
Mabel Nightingale
Mary Cook
Edgar Reynolds
Harold Twigg
William Cook
Marion Pile
Charles Cook
Truman Fuller
Mason Fuller
Clive Brent
Chester Gatehouse
Sylvester Dawson
Frederick Cook
William Lee
Narrows Park
William, Jr
Katherine Buchanan
Olive Brandle
Margaret Husband
Ruth Matthews
Nona Weigand
Virginia Shultz
James Hill
Charles Hill
Harry Weigand
Louis Martin
Donald Chenowith
Funeral of Mrs G H Friend Held in Hagerstown
The funeral for Mrs. Mame Friend wife of Gilbert H. Friend division engineer of the Western Maryland Railway 1040 Hamilton Boulevard Hagerstown was held this morning at 11 o'clock with services at the house by Rev F R Bayley her pastor Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery She died at Washington County Hospital from injuries sustained when a can of coal oil exploded at her home on May 31 She was in the act of pouring oil into a stove when the can exploded She is survived by her husband children Paul and Richard brothers Oliver Wentling and Atleen Wentling sisters Mrs Lambert Henderson and Miss Mary Wentling Grace and Ruth Wentling and her parents Mr and Mrs C E Wentling Also noted Sarah L O Baker aged 15 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Christopher O Baker died this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Friend
Mame Friend
Gilbert H. Friend
Western Maryland Railway
Hamilton Boulevard
Hagerstown
Friend
Washington County
St. Paul's M. E
Paul
Richard
Oliver Wentling
Atleen Wentling
Paw Paw
W. Va
Lambert Henderson
Mary Wentling
Elko
Nevada
Grace
Ruth Wentling
C. E. Wentling
Feast of Tabernacles Observed At Jewish Synagogue
Services held last night and this morning in the Jewish Synagogue under Rabbi M. Baron to commemorate the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles. The feast lasts eight days with special prayers and rituals observed by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Baron
Tabernacles
Elopers Diverted But Will Be Here On Honeymoon
Miss Regna Fulton a Saxton Pa schoolteacher eloped with Glen Brennman Wichita Falls Motor Car Co superintendent and was married last night near Stoyestown Pa The Cumberland county clerk was asked to watch for the couple and aid their marriage on their honeymoon trip near Cumberland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd L. Shaffer
Regna Fulton
Saxton, Pa
Glen Brennman
Wichita Falls Motor Car Co
Wichita
Texas
Cumberland
Brem Automobile
Stoyestown
Shaffer
Fulton
Elopers
Democrats name strong Economy Commission in Baltimore
The Democratic State Convention in Baltimore named the Economy Commission members led by Dr. J. F. Goodnow of Johns Hopkins University Judge James Alfred Pearce Joseph D. Baker Philip D. Laird William Milnes Maloy B Howell Griswold Jr and F Neil Parke. Ex Senator John Hubner presided and is noted as father in law of Rev Martin Luther Enders pastor of St Pauls English Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubner
Baltimore County
Economy Commission
J. F. Goodnow
Johns Hopkins University
James Alfred Pearce
Joseph D. Baker
Philip D. Laird
William Milnes Maloy
B. Howell Griswold, Jr
F. Neil Parke
Mr. Hubner
Martin Luther Enders
St. Paul's
Germans closing on Dvinsk in Baltic campaign
Berlin reports German troops close in on Dvinsk from the west and penetrate Russian lines taking about two thousand prisoners. Russian forces retreat to outer city defenses as bombardment continues. near Valerka Slav positions captured by Lavarians under Leopold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dvinsk
Valevka
Leopold
Steamer Crenigen Blown Up by Mine. One Killed
London reports the British steamer Crenigen blown up by a mine today with one crew member killed. The incident underscores ongoing dangers to shipping in the area during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crenigen
Bulgarian Reservists Leave Germany Today
Large bodies of Bulgarian reservists departed Berlin and other German cities en route to the frontier today. Vienna also reports the movement as the war emergency continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Oceanic liner Ventura Carries Eight Million in Gold
Sydney reports the Oceanic liner Ventura sails from the port today bound for San Francisco carrying eight million dollars in gold. The shipment funds Great Britain's war obligations for supplies bought in the United States and paid through San Francisco banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ventura
San Fraeneciscs
San Francisco
Great Britain
United States
Cars Collide at Bedford and Center Streets
Car No. 28 of the Cumberland Electric Railway collided with an auto truck from the Cumberland Hydraulic B S company shortly after 1 30 oclock today at Bedford and Center streets. No serious damage reported to either vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Electric Railway
Cumberland Hydraulic B. & S. Company
Bedford
Center Streets
French Batteries Blow Up German Depots in Champagne
French artillery reports blowing up several German ammunition depots in the Champagne district and silencing the enemy guns as of September 23 in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Champagne
Dual Charleston and Mechanicsburg Weddings Reported
Gus Elmer Newman of Charleston and Emma Clarissa Carberry wed at St Pauls Lutheran with one witness, while Stanley Smith and Ruth Helen Shinholt tied, both ceremonies conducted by local pastors. Goudy Wilhelm and Elzie Wilhelm also married at home, groom to run a Mechanicsburg confectionery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Elmer Newman
Charleston
W. Va
Emma Clarissa Carberry
Henry & Carberry
North Center Street
Stanley Smith
Ruth Helen Shinholt
Valley Street
John W. Shinholt
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Hev
Martin Luther Enders
Mary V. Haldeman
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Newman
Westinghouse Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages
Pittsburgh reports twenty thousand Westinghouse employees will meet to decide on a strike at eight if a twenty percent wage rise and an eight hour day are not granted. The government probes German agitator influence. many workers oppose the move amid expected stormy sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Real Estate Transfers Recorded for Dingle Co and Others
The Dingle Co transfers lot 19 in the Dingle to George O. Share rett. Continental Trust Co of Washington conveys 10 acres at Ridge known as orchard tract 42 to Frank T Mooney of Jac Ville Florida. Debla Dougherty and Charles Cherty deed Nos 65 and 66 in Laing's End Addition to J E Zingmerman et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dingle Co
George O. Sharerett
Dingle
Contental Trust Co
Washingto
Frank T. Mooney
Jacville
Fla
Ridge
Orchard Tract
Debla Dougherty
Charles Cherty
J. E. Zingmerman
Laing
Allies Hit Bruges Submarine Base in Night Bombing
Allied airmen bombed the submarine base at Froges along with a military facility near Bruges and Amsterdam over Sunday and Monday night, targeting enemy war infrastructure and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Allies
Man
Froges
Man Injured Unloading Car at Doe Gully
Patrick Keough of Cleveland Ohio injures shoulders when he falls through a ballast car at Doe and Ohio Railroad site. He is taken to Alleghany Hospital where Dr E B Claybrogh treats his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Gully
Patrick Keough
Cleveland
Ohio
Doe and Ohio Railroad
Allegany Hospital
E. B. Claybrogh
Intruders Arrested in Bedford Street Incident
Two young foreigners about 20 years old were arrested last night by Chief Eisenhauer for attempting to enter the residence of Co. V. Keyser at 73 Bedford Street. They were released this afternoon as authorities believe they had no burglarious intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Freedman
Harry Goldman
Eisenhauer
Co. V. Keyser
Bedford Street
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Sachem
Mplumac
Mrs.mac
Mrs. Mac
Angelica
Olga
Barney
MR. Mac
South Cumberland
Cumberland Press
Truitt Brug Co
South End
Pete
Frank A. Killman
Grace M. E. Churen
Mt. Harmon M. E. Church
Williams Road
William Stein
Chester Wright
South Street
College Park
Maryland Agricultural College
Lawrence L. Kimes
Atlantic City
Claiborne James
Wilmington
N. C
T. B. McDonald
Prospect Street
James
Corrigansville
Washington College
Chestertown
Norene Rice
W. L. Hoffman
Washington, D. C
Frank Durst
Ford's Drug Store
Detroit
Mich
Akron
B. Barnes
S. Barnes
B. B. Barnes
F. Carman
Saginaw
Windsor Hotel
B. M. Williamson and Family
Catlettsburg
J.C. Armstrong
Queen City
James H. Blount
Miss Blount
Georgia
Dale Hawkins
John and Paul Walter
Idella Graham
Baxley
Mt, Savage
Dorothy
Katherine Streett
Susan Heal
Frostburg
the Athletic Association of the Knights of Columbus
Mechanic Street
Eleanor R. Bruce
William M. Bruce
Shawnee Boat Club
Louise Henderson
Sarah L. O’baker
Christopher O'Baker
Healy Street
Goudy —Wilhelm
C. Goudy
Mechanicsburg
Elzie Wilhelm
George H. Wilhelm
David G. Pile
Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church
Haid
J. H. Griffin
Oldtown Road
Hadegarde Wiesel
N. Smallwood St. Pdibody
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