South Cumberland News Briefs From The Press Office
Funeral in Timberville Va for Mrs J B Stewart follows health decline after two accidents. Russell Stewart, a B&O Railroad stoker inspector, lives with his mother at 116 Virginia Ave. Conductor Shuman improving after injuries. Picnic at Narrows Park hosted by South Cumberland youths. Delays at Trinity M E Church South for tile trimmings. Herbert Fearson reopens his restaurant at 613 Virginia Ave. Messick injured as brakeman in Connellsville division accident. Robb confined at home due to illness. Forty three new voters registered at 229 Virginia Ave. Various social notices list residents visiting or returning from trips and events.
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Funenal
J. B. Stewart
Russell
Timberville
Connellsville
Edgar FE. Messick
Arch Street
Connellsvile Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Messick
Cumberland
Robb ID
South End
Virginia Avenue
H. E. Smith
Springdale Street
H. V. Wheeler
Margaret
Grand Avenue
Wheeler
Glen Elk
C. H. Hauger
Kingwood
W. Va
Mabel Avers
New York
Charles F. Frederick
Lewisburg
Frederick
Noel
Boone Street
W. R. Foard
Baltimore
R. J. Roach
Romney
Chicago
Roach
B. and O
Heavy suitcase parade marks fair excursion day
Visitors to the fair spotted a sea of traveling cases from West Virginia showing old carpet-bags to brass bound modern luggage. Many excursionists came for the day and no neckwear change seemed necessary as families hoped for gifts from the fair.
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West Virginia
Prophet Elijah to be Theme of Pastor’s Midweek Talk
This evening at 7 45 the pastor at St Pauls Lutheran Church will deliver a sermon on the Prophet Elijah. The address opens a series of mid week meetings focusing on historic religious figures.
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Prophet Elijah
Israel
Elijah
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Nebraska Dry Campaign Launched for 1916
Lincoln Neb September 29 The 1916 prohibition campaign to make Nebraska a dry state opened with a two day convention. Anti saloon forces outlined battle lines and pre convention work, with national speakers planned including W J Bryan expected to campaign for the ban on liquor sales.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Railroad Officials in Cumberland Visit On Railway Business
Western Maryland Railway general manager S Ennes and superintendent H R Warnock spent yesterday in Cumberland on railway business. Also present were M C Byers assistant to the president and S W Caton general car inspector.
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S. Ennes
Western Maryland Railway
H. R. Warnock
M. C. Byers
S. W. Caton
Cumberland
National Union Veteran Legion Encampment Opens in Fredericksburg
Distinguished Civil War veterans from across the country gather in Fredericksburg Virginia for the annual national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion. The event runs through Friday with programs and meetings planned.
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Fredericksburg
Union Veteran Legion
Local residents and visitors flock to regional fair and events
Romney West Virginia figures Dr A N McKeever and R D Brady attend the fair. Keyser business visitor A J Newman comes to town. Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland guests register at Queen City Hotel including Thomas Jones and W J Roberts from Youngstown. Several locals travel for G A R events and family visits.
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A. N. McKeever
R. D. Brady
Romney
W. Va
A. J. Newman
Keyser
John Thomas
Pittsburgh
Thomas HB. Jones
W. J. Roberts
Youngstown
Ohio
Queen City
Michael L. Fesenmeier
G Hk
Court fines motorists for disorderly conduct in police court
Over twenty cases of drunk and disorderly were heard this morning in police court by Magistrate Heck. Each defendant was sentenced to five days in the lock up in default of fines. The session moved to an afternoon start because several officers-witnesses were on duty at the Fair.
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Police Court
Heck
Episcopalian Clerk Becomes Bishop Coadjutor of Central New York
The Rev. Dr. Charles Fiske, rector of St. Michael and All Angels Baltimore, was consecrated bishop coadjutor of Central New York. Bishop Tuttle presided, with support from Bishops Murray Olmstead Weller Harding and Talbot. Fiske, 47, a New Jersey native, previously did newspaper work in New York and served pulpits in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before 1910 arrival in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Charles Fiske
New York
Tuttle
Messouri
House of Bishops
Murray
Maryland
Olmstead
Weller
Fond du Lac
Harding
Washington
Talbot
Bethlehem
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
St. Michael and All Angels
Oldest Man in Kansas Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Michael Crane of Farlton Kansas is believed to be the state's oldest man as he marks his 102nd birthday. He remains active without a cane, worked on a farm until age 92, moved to Earlton ten years ago, and gardened until 100 when he lost his sight. He credits longevity to moderation in all things.
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Farlton
Kas
Michael Crane
Kansas
Earlton
West Virginia United Daughters of the Confederacy Meet
The West Virginia convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy opened a three day session in Clarksburg with delegates from all chapters. Miss Jennie Price of Lewisburg presides over the meeting.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jennie Price
Lewisburg
Dupont Powder Magazines Planned in West Virginia
Dupont de Nemours & Co of Delaware received state clearance to operate in West Virginia. A powder factory will be built at Nemours to supply European orders. The company shows authorized capital of 240 million dollars and plans to invest 500 thousand dollars in West Virginia for land, magazines, and related plants.
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Charleston
Martinsburg
Huntington
Piedmont
Bluefield
Secarbro
Kellogg
Blaine
Rock
West Virginia
DupOnt de Nemours & Co
Delaware
Stuart F. Reed
Nemours
Lonaconing Resident John Screen Dies After Illness
John Screen 52 well known Lonaconing resident died at his home on Douglas avenue after a long illness from complications. Born in England he came to the U S young. Survived by wife four children Ruth Elizabeth Gould at home Mrs David Mateer Cumberland one brother Frank Cumberland and sister Mrs Robert Morgan Cumberland. He was a member of the Masons Knights of Pythias and Lonaconing Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Louise Hocking
Meyersdale
Western Maryland
Wm. P. Hawkins
Shirey & Hawkins
Lloyd L. Shaffer
C. Frank Keyser
George €. Frey
Jacob Ritter
Washington, D. C
Nettie Brown
Davis
W. Va
H. M. Adams
Harrison Street
John R. Littlefield
G. 0. Sharrett
J. K. Cowherd
Robert E. King
J. F. Laughlin
Westernport
J. P. Hoban
Lynn Street
Parkersburg
Agnes Corrigan
Rose Hill Ave
Baltimore
P. J. Seaver
Washington Street
Oakland
Charlotte Gabler
Philadelphia
Caroline Shaffer
John Screen
Lonaconing
Douglas Avenue
Mr. Screen
England
David I. Mateer
Cumberland
Ruth
Elizabeth
Gould
Frank Screen
Robert Morgan
Screen
The
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Lonarconing Methodist Episcopal Church
London Names New Lord Mayor in Ancient Guildhall Ceremony
In London at the Guildhall Sir Charles C Wakefield was chosen as the next lord mayor. The election featured the hall cry for liverymen and the mace bearer leading proceedings. Installation set for November 9 lord mayor's day. Wakefield, educated in Liverpool, built a fortune in oil after starting in commerce.
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London
Guildhall
Charles C. Wakefield
Sir Charles Johnston
Liverpool
Liverpool Institute
Desperate suicide attempt by Weverton man Henry Turner
Henry Turner of near Weverton aged 60 tried to hang himself yesterday afternoon in the garret of his home. Prompt intervention by his wife saved him. Turner, long a fishing guide between Knoxville and Weverton, despondent over a muddy Potomac that ruined his livelihood. his condition is now critical.
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Henry Turner
Weverton
Turner
Knoxville
Marriage Licenses Listing for Several Couples
John Laurinites and Magdalene Aslaete of Thomas West Virginia. Delaware Younger of Franklin Junction Virginia and Susan Smith of Cumberland. Jacob Rhodes and Phoebe Hemminger of Boswell Pennsylvania. John Crabill Wotring and Dorothy Celinda Zimmerman of Cumberland. James Francis Loar of Barrellville Maryland and Verona May Bridges of Mt. Savage. Albert Walter Barkley and Pidna Blanche Irvin of Altoona Pennsylvania. Henry L. Twigg and Minta Davis of Cumberland. Carl Jacob Werner of Suter Pennsylvania and Bertha Alce Dendle of Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania.
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John Laurinites
Magdalene Aslaete
Thomas
W. Va
Delaware Younger
Franklin Junction
Susan Smith
Cumberland
Jacob Rhodes
Phoebe Hemminger
Boswell
John Crabill Wotring
Dorothy Celinda Zimmerman
James Francis Loar
Barrellville
Verona May Bridges
Mt. Savage
Albert Walter Barkley
Pidna Blanche Irvin
Altoona
Henry L. Twigg
Minta Davis
Carl Jacob Werner
Suter
Bertha Alce Dendle
Jacobs Creek
Baltimore Medical Society to disapprove Jones dismissal
The Baltimore Medical Society will hold a special meeting Friday to express its disapproval of the proposed dismissal of Dr. C. Hampton Jones from the office of Assistant Health Commissioner. Dr. Jones is a well known city figure.
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Jones
Baltimore Medical Society
C. Hampton Jones
Civic Club meets Thursday for will discuss canning clubs
The Civic Club plans its regular monthly gathering Thursday at 3 p.m. in City Hall Auditorium with Miss Powell as speaker on the Organization of Canning Clubs in Rural Communities. Members are urged to attend to complete business and advance the club’s interests.
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Civic Club
Miss Powell
Dorothy Zimmerman to Wed John C Wotring at Home
Miss Dorothy Zimmerman daughter of Mrs Ella Zimmerman will marry John C Wotring this evening at the bride's home 302 Columbia Avenue. Rev J M York pastor of Central Methodist Episcopal Church South will perform the ceremony.
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Dorothy Co. Zimmerman
Ella Zimmerman
John C. Wotring
Columbia Avenue
J. M. York
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Property transfers and easement obligations in Braddock area
Administrators of Bartholomew Himmler convey property on North Mechanic Street to Leopoldina Himmler for 2500 dollars. James E Perrin et al transfer lots 21 and 22 in Hendersons and Pearces Addition to Oscar F Burkett et al for 5 dollars. Weaver A Cessna et al sell lot 2 of the David Rice farm to Lorenzo H Chambers for 10 dollars. Sophia Engie sells to Consolidation Coal Co the right to discharge mine water drainage and other substances into Braddock Run for 540 dollars. Lucy W Shryock of Pittsburgh sells a National Turnpike lot to Allegany County Improvement Co for 1 dollar.
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Mary Himmler
William J. Himmler
Bartholomew Himmler
Leopoldina Himmler
Mechanic Street
James E. Perrin
Oscar F. Burkett
Henderson’s
Pearce
Weaver A. Cessna
Lorenzo H. Chambers
David Rice
Sophia Engie
Consolidation Coal Co
Braddock Run
Lucy W. Shryock
Pittsburgh
Allegany County Improvement Co
National Turnpike
Auto balloon race to start from Kittsfield
In Kittsfield Massachusetts on September 29 military officers and aviators show interest in the auto balloon race set to start tomorrow. Leo Stevens will ascend in the Dancing Doll from the balloon park and a flight will begin daylight. Five minutes later competing balloons and then cars are released toward the descent point for prizes and a cup donated by Courtland Field Bishop.
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Kittsfield
Mass
Leo Stevens
Courtland Field
Obituary notices for Sophia A Roman and Anna Rook published
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times notes Sophia A Roman died September 28 1915 at West Penn Hospital aged 63 wife of J J Aland and mentions funeral at her daughter’s home 218 North Craig Street East End. Also reported is the death of Rev M Gallmaier’s sister Anna Rook at Ruth Michigan aged about 28 with one child and probable interment at Wayne Indiana.
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Pittsburgh Gazette-Times
Baltimore
Frederick
Cumberland
Aland
West Penn Hospital
Sophia A, Roman
J. J. Aland
Edward Berg
North Craig Street
East End
Bayard
M. Gallmaier
Trinity Lutheran Church
North Center Street
Anna Rook
R. Rook
Ruth, Mich
Fall Fashion Display Attracts the Ladies
Rosenbaum's department store showcases its Fall and Winter Opening with new stock across all departments. Dresses, suits, and coats in colors like Black berry and Russian Green appeal to discriminating tastes, plus refined window displays and ivory accessories highlight a comprehensive Cumberland fashion offering.
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Cumberland
Sycamore Declared Largest Shade Tree For City Planting
Washington reports the eastern sycamore as the largest shade tree in the United States after the American Genetic Association prize contest. Foresters praise its urban resilience, rapid growth, and striking form, noting specimens from Maine to Florida and as far west as Kansas.
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Washington
United States
American Genetic Association
North America
Maine
Florida
Kansas
Worthington
Indiana
Crestmont
North Carolina
Wethersfield
Connecticut
Courts Convene Next Monday for October Term Dire Court
The October term of the Dire Court will convene next Monday. Court officials urge attorneys to file documents promptly and prepare for proceedings at the courthouse.
Hibernians to Host Dance for Allegany Hospital Benefit
The ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians plan a dance and card party at Carroll Hall to raise funds for Allegany Hospital. Local members seek community support and invite attendees to enjoy an evening of entertainment while aiding the hospital.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Segmengts Carroll Hall
Allegany Hospital
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