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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
5
Circus arrival draws large crowds as parade plans fall through and stock handlers perform feats near Virginia Avenue. Local notices include religious events at Grace M E church and the Whosoever Mission evangelistic series at Odd Fellows Hall.
J. J. Bridges of Cumberland reports a complete victory for Panama Canal employees over proposed contractor bids. He argued to Secretary of War Garrison that letting construction to contractors would save money only by hiring cheap labor, prompting a decision that the work be performed by The Panama Canal organization. Bridges plans to return to Washington for further settlements on outstanding issues.
Jefferson Taylor of Keyser West Virginia tripped and fell across Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Williams street crossing this afternoon. He sustained a severed artery in his head and bled profusely. Butler's ambulance rushed him to Western Maryland Hospital where Dr W F Twigg treated him.
Manager Russler of the Colts cancels the September 29 game at South End Park against Newark Federal Team. Fair management requested the cancellation to avoid clashing with fair dates and safeguard the event’s success.
The Rev. Richard W. Lancaster of Hedgesville West Virginia and Miss Alma Warden were married at noon today at the bride's home in Wardensville West Virginia.
Mrs Harriet Hodges 74 sister of Joseph Hughes dies at Braddock Pa. Funeral at 3 pm Monday at Joseph Hughes home Cumberland bound Sunday morning. John W Noonan Jr 2 dies. funeral 9 am Monday at SS Peters and Pauls Church. Edna Stride 3 months dies on canal boat. body shipped to Shepherdstown W Va. Iorrison Nixon 53 retired farmer of Oldtown Md dies. funeral 10:30 am tomorrow from residence. burial Nixon estate family lot.
Austrian immigrant George Verbounitz was arrested in Altoona Pennsylvania for an attempted dynamite attack on the Carlin Limestone Company plant supplying lime stone to war plant steel mills. The plot was thwarted before any catastrophe.
Paris reports a new French air squadron attack on Metz railway station with unknown damage. A heavy artillery duel rages north and south of the Aisne canal. A French warship has entered the Dardanelles and silenced a Turkish battery on the Asiatic coast.
A series of personal notices lists residents visiting relatives and traveling. Mise Marie Irskeep of Moorefield seeks an operation at Western Maryland Hospital. Several locals travel or visit Savannah, Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, New York, Lake Placid, Frostburg, and Fort Sheridan.
Carl Mullaney Edward Horner and Thomas Higgins claimed Spring Gap employment before Justice Heck for drunkenness and left after the warning to leave. Earl Guy and Martha Clark faced disorderly conduct charges on Window street with Martha paying a $5 forfeiture. Larry DeMoss, arrested on the Western Maryland bridge, was held to a thirty day jail sentence for trespassing after a morning hearing before Justice Humbird.
Proposed electric railway between Berkeley Springs and Hancock with links to Baltimore led by Littleton F. Johnson and J M Svin of Baltimore. They report several capitalists in the project and few difficulties in securing rights of way for the Baltimore Hancock and Berkeley Springs Railroad.
Col. Nelson W. Russler, noted sportsman, has received a letter from H. M. Smith of the Bureau of Fisheries confirming a large bass shipment destined for planting in the Potomac River near Cumberland. The request was filed about sixty days ago and full planting instructions accompany the shipment.
George L Gould of Toledo Ohio will be the official starter for Cumberland fair auto and motorcycle races beginning Tuesday. Lloyd Linabury reports a strong entries list from Carlisle Carmichaels Meyersdale and surrounding states with five carloads of horses to race and an Australian pursuit race among the events. Judges Hon George A Pearce Matthew J Mullaney and Vitus Rossworth will oversee the meet with more trotters and pacers arriving from Meyersdale.
City officials and merchants voice protest as Baltimore street work stalls between Center and Canal, obstructing sidewalks with wooden blocks and delaying traffic. Cumberland Electric Railway explains rail moves and slow progress, while advisory board members propose temporary crossings to ease congestion and protect downtown commerce.
The Holland-American freight liner Eimdyk was torpedoed today with the crew saved. En route from Buenos Ayres to Copenhagen the ship carried about 56 aboard, including 39 who were landed. The vessel flew the Dutch flag and carried a grain cargo. no passengers were believed aboard.
Life in Berlin describes women conductors in green jackets and caps, wearing mourning bands as they assist with train tickets and duties. The piece notes the new significance of uniforms, the calming effect of marching troops, and the shift from antique artillery to modern howitzers at the arsenal, with echoes of blood and powder in the air.
Mrs. Jonathan Heath died at her Petersburg home on Thursday night after a long illness. Interment was held at Moorefield today.
Chaperoned by Mrs. Cairnes and Mrs. Wickard a party of young people enjoyed a corn roast at night in Camp Hill with Edna Wickhard Angela Laura Weiskettle Helen Snyder Dolly Snyder Jeannette Barrett and others. A surprise party at Patterson Creek featured Bertha Brotemarkle Nora Brotemarkle Dolly Alderton Beulah Athey and more Cumberland youths. A 55th birthday celebration for Mr Hinze drew the Mannerchoir and music by Godfrey Kotschenreuther. Lillian Hite hosted an evening car roast with many local youths attending. Eleanor Roberts Bruce hosted a dance at Shawnee Danoe Club with Daisy's Orchestra. Cumberland visitors Capts C J and M J Welch and Thomas E Gocke noted a four-day motor trip through Preston Taylor and Harrison counties. Miss Margaret Walton hosted a Green Street informal dance last night.
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