Southminster Church elects officers at South End meeting
Christian Endeavor Society of the Southminster Presbyterian Church met at Rev W Bryson Smith's residence. New officers for the coming year include Maggie Smith president Pearl Mangold vice president Emma Randall assistant secretary Leonard Hanifin treasurer Mae Hanifin prayer committee Roland Starner social committee Pearl Mangold flower committee J R Donaldson lookout committee. Refreshments were served. Personal notes mention Mrs George A Thompson of Parsons, W Va stopping with sister Mrs H E Richardson en route to Roanoke Va and Mrs Bradley Free of Lewistown Md visiting Rev H K Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endevor Society
Southminster Presbyterian Church
W. Bryson Smith
Maggie Smith
Pearl Mangold
Emma Randall
Leonard Hanifin
Mae Hanifin
Roland Starner
J. R. Donaldson
Lookout Committee
George A. Thompson
Par
Pittsburgh executor sues for 20000 in Maryland Inn case
Éimer E. Fulmer executor of George S. Fulmer's will files suit in Baltimore seeking 20000 damages from J. Taliaferro Bridges of Hancock and F. Wilbur Bridges of Hagerstown for alleged misrepresentations in selling the Maryland Inn now Hotel Monterey at Hancock. Suit cites undisclosed liens totaling 10272.75. The Bridges brothers are sons of the late Robert Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éimer E. Fulmer
Pittsburgh
George 8. Fulmer
United States Court
Baltimore
George W. S. Musgrave
J. Taliaferro Bridges
Hancock
F. Wilbur Bridges
Hagerstown
Maryland Inn
Monterey
Robert Bridges
Jenkins to Leave Meyersdale for Fairmont Flour Firm
Charles F. Jenkins former Cumberland resident and longtime manager of the Kennewey Grocery Co in Meyersdale resigns to take charge of a large flour and feed establishment in Fairmont West Virginia. He will move with his family in October and Harry Snider will succeed him as salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Jenkins
Cumberland
Kennewey Grocery Co
Meyersdale
Fairmont
W. Va
Mr. Jenkins
Harry Snider
Kennewey Company
Democrats 10 Complete Ticket Delayed by Col Dillon Absence
The Democratic State Central Committee could not finish the county ticket due to Col Thomas G Dillon's absence in Washington. A meeting will be held on his return, likely tonight, to fill sheriff, four House of Delegates members, two County Commissioners, three Orphans' Court judges, and the County Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Dillon
Washington
Democratic State Central Committee
Colonel Dillon
House of Delegates
Board of County Commissioners
The
Orphan's Court
Cubs to Play Meyersdale in Season Finale
The Cumberland Colored Cubs close their season at South End Park on Wednesday October 6 facing Meyersdale Grays from Meyersdale Pa. A dance honoring the visiting players will follow at Narrows Park in the evening.
Woman Dies After Jump From Street Car Near Barrackville
Mrs. Rebecca Wells 70 of Mannington district died from injuries after leaping from a street car at Barrackville Sunday night. She became nervous near the station and jumped off as it passed, dying today without regaining consciousness. Calvin Wells is her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Rebecca Wells
Calvin Wells
Mannington
Barrackville
Cardinal Gibbons Blesses Bishop-Elect Fiske
Cardinal Gibbons sent blessing and congratulations to Rev. Dr. C. Fiske who will be consecrated Protestant Episcopal bishop of central New York next Wednesday. The ceremony will be held in Baltimore at St. Michael and All Angels due to no central cathedral. Bishop Olmsted and bishops of New York Washington Georgia Maryland and Fond du Lac will be consecrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
C. Fiske
Central New York
New York
Baltimore
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Fiske
Olmsted
Washington
Ggorgia
Maryland
Fond du Lac
Frederick Republicans back Leo Weinberg for Congress
Dr. Charles F. Goodell was re elected chairman of the Frederick county Republican State Central Committee at a court house meeting. Officers named include Secretary Prof. F. S. Harris and Treasurer Mildred N. Nusz. The committee planned an active campaign and voter registration efforts. Leo Weinberg was indorsed for the Republican nomination for congressman. The Democratic central committee met at the Masonic Temple Columbus Kemp was elected chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Goodell
Republican State Central Committee
Frederick County
Court House
Frederick
8S. F. Harris
Mildred N. Nusz
Leo Weinberg
Weinberg
Democratic Central Committee
Masonic Temple
Columbus Kemp
Austin Baughman
Barrel of Whiskey Falls From Boxcar Near Martinsburg
While walking along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Fauver's west of Martinsburg, a barrel of whiskey fell from a boxcar and was found by Engineer P. M. Light. A trackman guarded the barrel until it could be hauled away. The cause of the barrel’s exit remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihie
Baltimore & Ohio
Fauver's
Martinsburg
P. M. Light
Local Greeks Ready to Answer Call
Greek reservists in the United States from classes 1892 to 1911 are to be called to the colors. Cumberland Greeks have begun preparing to answer, with several local Greeks who fought in the Balkan wars. The official call is awaited and expected hourly, with five to ten local Greeks likely to respond at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Judge Keedy Rules for Burney in Railroad Damage Suit
Judge Keedy in Hagerstown on Saturday overruled the railroad's motion for a new trial in Georgie A. Burney versus the W. M. Railway. He entered judgment for 3500 dollars, the verdict amount for damages from injuries sustained on the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedy
Hagerstown
Georgie A. Burney
W. M. Railroad
Personal notices from Martinsburg area social scene
Local residents and visitors report from Queen City Hotel and surrounding towns. Travelers include Charles C. Rosenberger, Elnora Davis, the Papin and Norris groups, McMullen sisters bound for Notre Dame Baltimore, and many others visiting family, attending events, or returning from trips to Johns Hopkins, Cumberland, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ia W. Davis
Elnora Davis
S&s
Mary McMullen
Daniel F. McMullen
Washington Street
Notre Dame
Baltimore
John Mullen
Piedmont
W. E. Herndon
South George Street
Kate Gorman
Grafton
Georgia Newell
Washington
Francis Smith
M. J. Welch
Maryland Avenue
Rockefeller Jr Wins Colorado Hearts With Miner Visits
Pueblo readers see John D. Rockefeller Jr as Colorado’s hero after mingling with miners. He dances with wives, visits a coal mine, eats at miner tables, and ignores danger to learn conditions. Newspapers hail him as “Colorado’s own” and hint at future political potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Colorado
Rockefelder
Rockefeller
John D. Jr
John D., Jr
Rockefellers
New York
Ohio
Congress
Bead Leak Detected in Williamsport Canal Level
A bead leak was found in the upper level of the Williamsport division of the C. and O. canal early Sunday morning. Workmen were assigned to repair and the leak was sealed. The canal level was lowered about two feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
C. & O. Canal
Republicans Start Orators Next Week
After preliminaries this week the Republican campaign opens early next week with state candidates O E Weller A A Doub and Robert K Duer and other speakers. They plan a state wide tour beginning in Baltimore and a schedule finalized by Chairman Tait for late week and the Friday notification ceremony at Weller’s Park Heights Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ely
O.E. Weller
A. A. Doub
Robert K. Duer
Tait
Weller
Park Heights Avenue
Williamson Charter Upheld by West Virginia Court of Appeals
Charleston court of appeals upholds Williamson charter as constitutional. The governor appoints commissioners who replace elected officials, signaling continued county governance changes following the previous legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Collier Franklin Loads for Egypt in Coastwise Fleet
The Franklin, a 400 foot coal carrier built for 6000 tons, begins loading at Curtis Bay for Alexandria Egypt under Coastwise Transportation Company charter with Consolidation Coal. Captain Seth Chase is in command with Chief Engineer Harry Hlummer aboard. Plymouth will follow for Mediterranean cargoes. Captain Arthur Crowley also accompanies the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coastwise Transportation Company
Boston
Theonsolidation Coal Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Curtis Bay
Branklin
Massachusetts
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
Alexandria
Egypt
Seth Chase
Steamer Transportation
Tarry Hlummer
Flymouth
Franklin
Mediterranean
Arthur Crowley
Delaware
Mrs Marone Author Stops in City During Journey
Florence Brooks Marone, noted author, travels from New York to Florida and unveils 57 watercolor paintings at the Cumberland Fair. The works feature quick impression subjects like beach views palm clusters and dunes. She plans indefinite residence with her son at ST Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florida
Florence Brooks Marone
Matrimonial Festivities in Filkins West Virginia
Miss E Iwina Elkins Burner of Halliehurst Elkins W Va to wed in a ceremony October 9 with Mrs C A Hecksch er Wetherill as host couple. Matron of honor Mrs William F Hitt and maid Miss Katherine Kremer lead a large bridal party. The event follows a Cumberland wedding for Frederick Brinker and Miss Mary Schultz at SS Peter and Pauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filkins
William F. Hitt
Katherine Kremer
E.iiwina Elkins Burner
Stephen B. Elkins
C. A. Heckscher Wetherill
Frederick Brinker
Mary Schultz
Cumberland
SS. Peter and Paul's
Alban
Francis Schultz
Bertha Kolterman
Localities Named In Divorce Notices
Names listed include Alvin Sankey McGill and Bertha Bell Jenkins of Cumberland. Arthur Mason and Mary Ella Price of Pittsburgh. Isaac T. Underwood of Staunton Virginia and Myrtle Holbrook of Liberty New York. Alva Harry White and Lida Catherine Cramer of Indian Head Pennsylvania. Frank Edwin Johnson and Anna Pauline Hays of Greensburg Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Sankey McGill
Bertha Bell Jenkins
Cumberland
Arthur Mason
Mary Ella Price
Pittsburgh
Isaac T. Underwood
Staunton, Va
Myrtle Holbrook
Liberty
Alva Harry White
Lida Catherine Cramer
Indian Head, Pa
Frank Edwin Johnson
Anna Pauline Hays
Greensburg, Pa
Administration Granted and Will Admitted in Probate
Letters of administration issued to Mary Myers for the estate of John L. Myers. The last will of Salvatore Amantea was admitted to probate and recorded. Mary Himmler and William Himmler, administrators D. B. N.C. T. A. of Bartholomew Himmler, deceased, filed their first report on the sale of real estate of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary (. Myers
John L. Myers
Salvatore Amantea
Mary Himmler
William J. Himmiler
Bartholomew Him R
Divorce Granted to Mrs Livingston in Judge Henderson ruling
Judge Robert R. Henderson grants an absolute divorce to Fannie Bell Livingston from Jack Larvin Livingston. Plaintiff resumes maiden name Fan nie Bell Smeltzer. Urner G. Carl represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Henderson
Fannie Bell Livingston
Jack Larvin Livingston
Fannie Bell Smeltzer
Urner G. Carl
Property transfers listed for Raymond Wells and lifah O Jones
Raymond Wells and others transfer property to Annie Dunn in Cumberland area for $10. Lifah O Jones and others transfer lot No. 269 in Cumberland Improvement Company's eastern addition to Cumberland to the Miller Company Inc for $10.
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Raymond Wells
Annie Dunn
Thomas
Lifah O. Jones Et
Miller Company Inc
Cumberland Improvement Company
Cumberland
Blue Seeks Injunction Over Liquor Storage in Wheeling
At Wheeling in Ohio County court, Commissioner Fred Blue filed a petition seeking an injunction against Burna and Church Transfer Company Edward Gerwin and Frank Church. The suit asks to restrain storing selling or transferring liquors citing Gerwin as president of the storage company and connected with a social club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Fred ©. Blue
Prohibition
Circuit Court
Ohio County
Wheeling
Burna and Church Transfer Company
Edward Gerwin
Prank Church
Gerwin
M&m
Voter Registration Opens with Hundreds at State Center
Registration of voters began today across Marya land with hundreds appearing to declare intent to become voters and join parties. In the city turnout at the Court House was light with only 20 registered by 2 pm. Next Tuesday marks the second and final registration period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marya
Society Notes Highlight Local Events In Cumberland Area
Miss Mary Hale will head the ball at the Moose Club Saturday to benefit Western Maryland Hospital. Cumberland newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Henry Funk hosted a reception in Hagerstown with family and friends. Gettysburg day trips included Press staff and local residents. A Nurses’ Aid Society dance and card party is planned at Daisy’s Hall on October 7. A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Burkey in Cresaptown, and a dinner for Dr. and Mrs. William High drew about thirty guests. Charles A. Smeltz marked his 53rd birthday with a postcard shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Coniff
Bathmore
Park Street
John Flanagan
Parkersburg
W. Va
M. J. Welch
Maryland Avenue
Marion Schry
Green Street
Woman's College
Lutherville
Roy Townsend
B. & O. Brakeman
Newcastle
Martinsburg
Cumberland
E. W. Rhodes
K. B. Creque, Jr
Meyersdale
Robert Arthurs
Mary Smouse
Julia Weyant
Bedford
Thomas F. Smouse
Harrison Street
Washington
A. A. King
Lonaconing
Isaac Bradburn
John J Brooks
Columbia Street
Atlantic City
Ethel Shaffer
Alice Friedline
Frank M. Clark
Mass
Clark
Bertha Mayer Hamilton
L. M. Hamilton
C & P. Railroad
Edmund J. Kean
Daniel FE. Kean
Johns Hopkins University
Kean
LaSalle Institute
P. Marten
F. Zelma Marten
Elizabeth Brown
Andrew Marten
Frank Able
Baltimore
Marten
Baltimore Street
L. H. Middlekamp
Hagerstown
Max Kamen
Colorado
Rockefeller
Cameron Mine
Young Rockefeller
Mary Hale
Western Maryland Hospital
Moose Club
Henry W. Funk
Henry Funk
Susan Funk
S. M. Funk
Whitmore
Beulah
Lydia Funk
J. A. Donadean
Raymond
Florence Bachtell
S. H. Snel
Funk
Modern Mfg. Co
Fairground Avenue
Nurses’ Aid Society of the
Daisy's Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fe Ay O
South Cumberland
Cumberland Press
Millenson Piano Co
Virginia Avenue
Carrol W. Pirie
Emmett Reynolds
South End
Chas. F. Jenkins
Democrats
Charles C. Rosenberger
Queen City Hotel
Mt. Jackson
Pueblo
Col
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Commonwealth
House of Rockefeller
Cameron
Mrs. Marone
Collins Michaels
Denia Collins
Irwin
Genevieve Michaels
Barrelsville
Father Philip
Joseph Collins
Lillian Loar
Orphans’ Court
Mvingston
BLUE
Gettysburg
Frank Burkett
Joseph Reilly
Howard Bowers
Charlotte Felton
Josephine Enny
Harry Daubert
Elmer Wall
Chiopyle
G. W. Shearer
Albert A. Doub
Alice McMullen
Edward Gunning
North Center Street
Jerome Burkey
Cresaptown
William High
William Sellers
North Branch
Charles A. Smeltz
Williams Street
J. H. Griffis
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