Confederate Soldiers Who Passed Away 1911~1912
So far as the Review can recall them, this is a list of the confederates who have died since the last reunion: John Phares, Isaac Arbaugh and Sampson M. Jordon, Co "C", 92nd Regiment; Wm H. Bodkin and Edward Walker, Co "K", 62nd Regiment; Lieut James W. Kee, Franklin Guards; Lieut Absalom Propst, Co "E", 25th Regiment and Martin V. Keister, Co "A", Pendleton Reserve. If any one can recall others, let us have the names at once.
Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912 (Review (Franklin) of 22nd)
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 8, 2010
70 Years of Snippets ~ 1884 to 1954
FROSTBURG ~ NEW PAPER TO BE SEMI-WEEKLY
Frostburg, Md., Feb. 19 The Frostburg Journal will be the name of a Democratic weekly newspaper shortly to be issued here. It will appear Tuesday and Friday. The promoters say that it hoped eventually to make it a daily publication. The establishment of the paper, which is backed by home capital, is due to the efforts of T. C. Carrington, secretary of the Frostburg Commercial Club.
The stockholders of the paper are Clifton Jeffries, Emery Hitchins, Frank Watts, John A. Caldwell, Davisson A. Benson, George E. Pearce, Irvin Prichard, T.C Carrington, Dr. J. Marshall Price, A. Charles Stewart, J.J. Thompson, Horace G. Evans, William A. Gunter, Otto Hohing, Dr. J.C. Cobey, John A. Sullivan, George Stern, David Gunter, Milton W. Raes, George Wittig, Hilary Lancaster, Paul L. Hitchins, Benjamin Bradley, Robert T. Shaw, Henry McKee, W.L. Mayer, Frank G. Ort, Alexander Sloan, J. Glen Beall, WW. Strain, Hugh Speir.
Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD - Tuesday - February 19, 1924 - Page 14
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
Electric Light Company Meeting
The Midland Electric Light Company held its annual stockholders meeting Monday evening. The following directors were elected: Wm. B. Phillips, president; Frank C. Ort, secretary; Miles J. Stakem, treasurer. J. Edwin Winters, Conrad Lutz, James Paul Stakem, Peter V. Firlie, C.A. Eyler, Cumberland, attended the meeting.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Saturday - February 23, 1924 - Page 12
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
MONOXIDE POISONING
ELOSSER ~ TWIGG
It is announced that the authorities in Cumberland have accepted the theory of Monoxide Gas Poisoning in the Twigg - Elosser case and have dropped further proceeding. According to this theory, the death of C. E. Twigg and Grace Elosser was accidental and no blame can be attached to anyone, but the people of this vicinity do not accept that theory.
2-17-1911
Posted July 31, 2010
Not Human!
Mangled On the Railroad -
A body was discovered one morning last week this side of Bull-neck on the B&O Railroad, lacerated and disfigured almost beyond identification. the head being on one side and the trunk of the other, blood bespattered the tier, and fragments of flesh lay scattered around. The boys who first discovered the corpse, did not then recognize the body, but an informal inquest settled beyond doubt it was a muskrat. No blame is attached to the company or employees.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 16, 1884
T H GOSORN PUBLISHER, C H VANDIVER EDITOR
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010
HISTORY from the Evening Times Files
20 Years Ago
BRODE, George
The home of Geo. P. Brode, Welsh Hill, Frostburg, was destroyed by fire.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - August 13, 1929 - Page 4
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
HISTORY from the Evening Times Files
10 Years Ago
BRODE ~ MUNSLE
Harry Munsle and Miss Sara Mason Brode were married in Frostburg.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Wednesday - August 13, 1930 - Page 4
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
BRODERICK, Mr. & Mrs. J. S.
Frostburg Georges-Creek News
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Broderick, Westernport, are visiting Mrs. Peter Kenny, Frostburg.
Miss Mattie Broderick, Sewickly, Pa., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J.P. Brady, Westernport, is visiting her sister at Morgantown, W. Va.
J.P. Brady, Westernport, is visiting in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD - Tuesday - February 19, 1924 - Page 14
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
BRODERICK, Michael
LONACONING
Mr. Michael Broderick has returned from Pittsburg.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - November 28, 1905 - Page 2
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
CANTY, Michael
Midland
Michael Canty, Cleveland, visited his father, William Canty.
Cumberland Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Sunday - June 13, 1954 - Page 37
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
CANTY, William
William Canty and wife to Aaron May, property on Seymour street, Cumberland; $750.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Thursday - December 05, 1912 - Page 10
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
CANTY, William
Mr. William Canty, Oakland, Md., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Harry Sluss, North Allegany street for a week.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Friday - August 13, 1920 - Page 9
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
CAVANAUGH, John P.
Squire John P. Cavanaugh was dispensing law yesterday on a case that attracted a large crowd.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - August 22, 1905 - Page 3
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
CUNNINGHAM, Mr. & Mrs. Otto
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Cunningham and child, of Mill Creek, Randolph county, passed through town Tuesday on their way to visit Hon. Sol Cunningham of Augusta County.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, AUGUST 4, 1905
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010
DIFFENBAUGH, Mrs. Frank
AFFAIRS IN THE CITY ON THE HILL
Mrs. Frank Diffenbaugh, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Henry Brode, on Beall street, has returned to her home in Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - March 23, 1909 - Page 10
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
FANNON, Miss Rose Marie
Mt. Savage
Miss Rose Marie Fannon returned from visiting Lieut. and Mrs. Carroll Carney, Laurel.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Friday - June 27, 1947 - Page 14
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
GROVE, Jeff & John
Messrs Jeff and John Grove, Deputy Sheriff Whitsell, Miss Lizzie Grove and two other Misses Grove were in this section a few days last week inhaling the pure mountain air.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010
JACKSON, Mrs. Samuel
MIDLAND
Mrs. Samuel Jackson of Frostburg, was a visitor here yesterday.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Monday, August 21, 1905 - Page 3
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
McDONALD, Mrs. John
LONACONING
Mrs. John McDonald, of Frostburg, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John McPartland, in Lonaconing, last week.
Evening Times - Cumberland, MD - Tuesday, September 29, 1908 - Page 10
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
NINE, Miss Ora
Miss Ora Nine attended the uniform examination at Maysville last Friday and Saturday. She, as well as several other teachers, reported on Thursday morning, the time announced in the papers for the examination to begin. We do not know who should be responsible for the mistake, but it was certainly quite an injustice to the teachers.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 31, 2010
O'ROURKE, John T.
John T. O'Rourke, bailiff of Midland, has returned from the Relay Sanitarium, where he as been under treatment several months. ?ackis much improved and looking fine, and he will assume his brass buttons again in a day or two.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday, November 26, 1907 - Page 1
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
REPHORN, Philip
ECKHART
Philip Rephorn has been confined to his home for some time suffering with rheumatism.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Thursday - December 10, 1914 - Page 3
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
REPHORN, William C. & Amelia C.
COURT HOUSE CLEANINGS
William C. Rephorn to Amelia C. Rephorn, property in Allegany county, known as the Mexico farm:$25.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Monday - December 04, 1905 - Page 5
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
SKIDMORE, Noah
Orphan's Court Proceedings
Noah Skidmore, guardian to John M. Skidmore of Allegany County, settled his fifth account.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Friday - August 03, 1894 - Page 6
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
SPATES, Mrs. John
FROSTBURG and Industrial Centers of the Mining Region
Personals
Mrs. John Spates and four children, of Washington, D.C. are here visiting Mrs. Spates' sisters, Mrs. Mary Johns and Miss Alice Carroll, East Union street.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Thursday - August 20, 1914 - Page 3
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
STAKEM, Miss Eliza, THOMPSON, Mrs. Miles
Midland
Mrs. Myles Thompson and Miss Eliza Stakem, returned from a 10 day sojourn at Atlantic City and Washington, D.C. Saturday evening.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Monday - July 31, 1905 - Page 2
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
WOODS, Mr. & Mrs. William
MIDLAND
Mr. and Mrs. William Woods and children, Coletta, Billy and DeSailles, Betty Marie and Helen and Mr. William Canty, spent a few days with relatives in Uniontown, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Thursday - November 06, 1930 - Page 2
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2010
A.O.H.
MINING REGION NEWS
Bureau of the Evening Times, Midland, Md., Aug. 28.
Attend Convention
Messrs. E.F. Creegan, Jas. Stakem, Sr. and Jos. Broderick will represent Division No. 5, A.O.H., of this place, in the convention of the Federation of of Catholic Societies to be held in Cumberland on Sunday next.
The above named, together with Messrs. Michael McGeady and Owen McGeavy, will attend the A.O.H. convention to be held in Westernport Sept. 9th.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - August 28, 1906 - Page 2
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 25, 2010
BIGGS, Staff Sergeant Clarence Henry
Biggs Missing In Raid in Germany
One of Four Sons of Herbert Biggs In Service
Westernport, Md.., Jan 25 - Staff Sergeant Clarence Henry Biggs, 30, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Biggs, 225 Walnut street, Westernport, is missing in action in a raid over Germany since January 11, according to a telegram received by his parents yesterday evening from the War Department.
Staff Sergeant Biggs was a tail gunner on a Flying Fortress, 8th A.A.A.S., who completed an intensive training course in aircraft armament at Lowry Field and at Salt Lake City Armorers school. He graduated from aerial gunnery school, Fort Myers, Florida and arrived overseas three months ago.
He graduated from Bruce High School, 1931, and attended Potomac State School, Keyser. When inducted into the service was employed at the Luke plant. He was a former Evening Times carrier.
A brother, Staff Sergeant Wallace Biggs, home on a 28 day stoppage from Alaska will leave tomorrow for Atlantic City to report.
Another brother, Pvt. Harry Lee Biggs, stationed in Oklahoma arrived home last night for a visit and another brother, Royland Biggs is in New Guinea. Two brothers, Charles and Gene Biggs and two sisters Misses Shirley and Mary Louise Biggs are at home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, 25 January 1944
(Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht)
Posted November 29, 2009
BIGGS, Staff Sergeant Clarence Henry
Liberated Flier Home on Leave
Staff Sgt. Clarence H. Biggs Bales Out of Plane Which Caught Fire.
Tri-Towns, June 9 - Staff Sgt. Clarence H. Biggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Biggs, 225 Walnut street, Westernport, a waist gunner on a Flying Fortress who was a prisoner of war in Germany for 16 months and liberated May 3, returned home Thursday night for a 60 day leave.
Sgt. Biggs, a former Evening and Sunday times carrier, was a member of the First division of the Eighth Air Force.
On January 11, 1944, his plane caught fire when enemy aircraft bullets broke an oil line while they were 20,000 ft. in the air. The crew parachuted. Biggs suffered a cut on his cheek from flying fragments. None of the crew was seriously injured.
About April 13 they started walking them from their camp near Vienna. They traveled about 260 miles and were released by the Thirteenth Armored Division near Braunau, Austria, on the Innes, Hitler's birthplace. While a prisoner he lost about 20 pounds. Sgt Jennings Liller, Baltimore, formerly of Piedmont, W. Va., was in the same camp with him.
He is a graduate of Bruce High School and attended Potomac State College at Keyser and when he entered the service was employed at the Luke plant of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company.
He has three brothers in the service. Tech Sgt. Wallace Biggs, in Holland, Pfc. Royland Biggs in the East Indies and Pfc. Harry L. Biggs in Italy.
The Cumberland News, June 10, 1945:
(Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht)
Posted November 29, 2009
BRODE ~ NEWHOUSE
Brode Bout Burlesque
Joe Brode, of Frostburg, whom Joe Newhouse, of Shallmar, was told would weigh about 155 pounds for their six-round bout tipped the scales at something over 171 to Newhouse's 154. However, on Newhouse's offer to go through with the bout it was permitted by the officials. It was a roughhouse affair, Brode using various wrestling holds and heaves to toss his lighter opponent around the ring. In the excitement he landed a foul blow or two to boot.
Newhouse was down twice in the first round but came back to put up some more massaging. In the third he dropped and claimed a foul which was not allowed. Referee Short raising Brode's hand to signal victory. In the dressing room after the fight Newhouse bore abrasions about the lower portion of the stomach but the officials said they were there before the bout. Newhouse was just about able to stand in the dressing room and had to be dressed. He was plainly in agony when there was no occasion for him to be feigning it. But the decision stood.
It was a terrible match to have been permitted. If Newhouse had refused to go on after the weighing-in he would have been barred here. The match was sanctioned simply because he agreed to spot Brode 15 pounds or more.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - October 14, 1930 - Page 11
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Possted July 25, 2010
DIXON, Verlys Lee
The pretty little dancer pictured above (photo of Verlys in a dance pose) will appear tonight at the San Toy Theatre in Lonaconing. Noted for her grace and charm, she is one of the leading juvenile entertainers in this section. Recently she completed a week's engagement at the Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh. This juvenile artist has appeared in a number of programs for local social and public functions. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Dixon, Midland, and is a student of Miss Mary Kathryn Steckman. her song and dance tonight to "R?iver, Stay Away From My Door.”
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Friday - January 1, 1932 - Page 11
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 25, 2010
DIXON, Verlys Lee
NEWS FROM FROSTBURG AND TRI-STATE SECTIONS
Will Present Students in Review
Miss Verlys Lee Dixon will present her 1938 Swing Review Friday at 8 p.m. in Ward's Opera House, Midland.
More than a score of children will participate in the entertainment, staged and directed by Miss Dixon, sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Dixon, Midland.
Miss Dixon is known throughout the county as a talented young dancer and teacher. For the past two summers, she has studied all types of modern dancing in New York City. She has appeared throughout the county in many benefit shows, and has a large following in the Georges Creek region.
Master Billy McDermott, son of Dr. and Mrs. M. J. McDermott, will act as master of ceremonies.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Tuesday - June 28, 1938 - Page 14
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 25, 2010
DRUMM REUNION AT GUNNING'S GROVE
Frostburg, Md,( Sept. 2,) — The annual reunion of the Drumm family was held at Gunning's Grove Sunday. Music was furnished by Lou Smith, Buck Humberson, George Rtchardson and Ranch Richardson. The following were present:
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Ross, Joan Ross, Mrs. Mary Halloran, Mrs. Elizabeth Flanagan, Mrs. Lawrence Laitta and children, Margaret Mary, Lawrence Jr., and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. John Halloran, Miss Anna Mary Flanagan, Francis and Thomas Flanagan, Miss Margaret McCarthy, Joe Suttton, Charles Schell and James Close all of Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. James Henry, Charles and Marie Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry, Woodlawn. Pa.; Mrs. Dennis Boyle, Edward Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Byrnes, John, Bill, Bernard Jr., Tom Byrnes, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Drumm, Mary, Ellen, Joseph, James Drumm, Eckhart, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sleeman, Veronica, Ursula, Anna Margaret, John, Joseph. George Sleeman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flanagan, Mrs. Ellen Nolan. Frostburg; George Barncord, Mt. Savage; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Drumm, Mrs. Rose Loibel, Mrs. Priscilla Drumm, John Drumm, Sadie Flanagan, Walter Drumm, Mrs. Annie Flanagan, Bernadette Flanagan, Vada Drumm, Mrs. Mattingly. Virginia Drumm, Cumberand Md.; Joe Mattingly, Joseph Flanagan, Pittsburgh; Margaret Feldman, Frostburg; Mary and James Bechie, Jim Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Francis, Thomas and Loretta Smith, Vale Summit; Rosemary Smith and Louise Ryon, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. James Drumm, Connellsville, Pa.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md
September 2, 1930 - pg 12, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
DYKE, John
Miscellaneous News
It was erroneously reported that John Dyke , who lost his arm in a railroad accident at Piedmont last week, was dead. Mr. Dyke is in the Hoffman Hospital and will be able to go home in a few days.
Keyser Tribune, June 21, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 7, 2010
First National Bank of Keyser, W.Va.
SHARPLESS, James A.
RESOLUTION OF BANK
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Keyser W Va, held at the bank this 16th day of Sept 1907, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved: That this Board has learned with regret and sorrow of the accidental death on yesterday of Jas A Sharpless, who has been a member of this Board for the past two years. The Board desires to have spread up on the minutes of these proceedings of the expression of their appreciation of the services rendered by him during the time he has been a member, not only on account of his good social qualities, but also by reason of honesty of purpose and the conscientious manner in which he has discharged his trust in the stock holders and those having business with the bank.
Resolved further, That we extend our earnest and sincere sympathy to the widow and family of the deceased in their sad bereavement and that a copy of the above be spread upon our minutes and another one furnished to the family.
Resolved further, That the members of this Board attend the funeral services of the deceased in a body.
HARRY ARNOLD, Cashier
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Whereas Almighty God in his infinite mercy and wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst our esteemed fellow citizen, James A Sharpless, and
Whereas, in this demise, not only have we as individuals but also the Town of Keyser whom we represent, suffered an irreparable loss in the passing away of this valued citizen and officer.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Keyser express its appreciation of the faithful service rendered to our town by James A Sharpless as a public spirited citizen and Town Sergeant of Keyser, and extend to his family our deep sympathy, in this their great loss, which affects not only them but the entire community at large, and
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to the bereaved family, spread upon the minutes of the Council and printed in each of the local papers.
JOHN E. OFFNER, W. S. DAVIS, C. T. MANDLER, Committee on Resolutions
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010
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Hibernian Picnic
MIDLAND
The Midland Division of the A.O.H. carried the Athletic honors as well as the largest number at the Hibernian picnic at Cumberland Thursday. Mr. Jas. Stakem winning the fat men's race and Pat. J. Stakem winning the 100 yard dash and Henry Keenan securing the prize for the sack race.
Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Saturday - August 19, 1905 - Page 3
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 25, 2010
HOLLARS, Wase
HARTMONSVILLE - Uncle Wase Hollars, who was reported dead several months ago, was visiting relatives in Wabash last week, and he don't act a bit like a dead man.
Keyser Tribune, June 16, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010
HOLME, Frank
WANT MONUMENT TO FRANK HOLME WHOSE REMAINS REST AT EUSEBIA, MINERAL COUNTY. POET AND ARTIST.
In the lonely churchyard at Eusebia Presbyterian church, five miles south of Alaska (Frankfort) Mineral county, West Virginia, on a beautiful knoll overlooking the Patterson Creek valley, seventeen miles south of Cumberland and twelve miles northeast of Keyser, rests the ashes of the late Frank Holme, poet, author, artist, a native of the above county. Death stilled in Holme, perhaps, the most remarkable pen genius of his time. There was something unusual about him, people paused even in the midst of the mad rush of business to pay a tribute to him while he was yet alive. Chief Justice Fuller, Mark Twain, Lashelle, McCutcheon, Ade, Depew, Roosevelt, Cleveland and scores of others eulogized him and praised his genius.
Holme had scarcely entered the newspaper world before he began to be noticed; notice that soon passed to distinction, and then to fame. As a cartoonist he was a genius; as illustrations his sketches were unsurpassable. Speed and accuracy were inseparable characteristics of his work. The sketches of the famous Luertgert murder trial were made in the back of the court room, and copied throughout the world. The Calamut Lake case and a score of others he did on his cuffs, match case, old letters, or whatever came handy.
Once a likeness of Richard Mansfield was drawn in two minutes; the time it took the actor to refuse an audience for a drawing; a sketch so remarkable that Mansfield offered a fabulous price for it and received it as a present.
Holme was not without his sense of humor. For months he supported an armless beggar who daily asked alms on one of the fashionable corners. "Go down on Blank Street," Holme at length told him, naming a street in the tenant section.
"What luck?" he inquired a year later.
"I want for nothing now," replied the beggar. "I have money, friends, and sympathy in plenty."
Holme's ambition cost him his life; his generosity left him penniless in the hour of need. His famous school of art; his lavish hospitality; his three-year losing fight against the dread tuberculosis, in Colorado, in Carolina, and finally in Arizona, where a last blaze of splendor shone out in the "Bandar Log Press," are all too well known to need recount. Never during life did he allow his neighbor to want a friend. Shall he want for one in death? All that marks the resting place of his ashes is a small mount; half-covered with lonely wild flowers; with a single wild-briar serving as a headstone. As his memorial only the birds chant a requiem, while the wind whispers through the boughs of the virgin forest bordering his grave on that lonely West Virginia hill.
We, of the Holme Memorial Association, have resolved that Holme shall have a monument. Believing that no one who has the means will say him nay, we are addressing this circular to those who have shown themselves to be public spirited, and whom we believe will be generous enough to help in so righteous a cause.
We solicit your subscription. Make all remittances payable and address all communications to the secretary of the association, Mr. Wade Leese, Alaska, W. Va.
Fraternally, we remain,
The Holme Memorial Association
S. W. Whipp, President
R. H. Armstrong, Treasurer
NOTE: Mr. Holme, when but a youth, began his brilliant career as a newspaper man in the Keyser Tribune printing office. In connection with the above article, calling for an appropriate memorial of one of the most distinguished citizens that Keyser has produced, we run a few of the many cuts that are still in this office that were made by him.
Keyser Tribune, January 5, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 30, 2010
HUMBERTSON, George
Strange Disappearance of a Salesman
Much interest is manifested in the mysterious disappearance from Frostburg of George Humbertson. He has an uncle in Frostburg and he went there from Mt. Pleasant, Pa., a month ago selling patent rights upon dish-washing machines. He drove to the town with a team of horses and a sales wagon. He disappeared after a week's stay at the Central Hotel, leaving his team in the stable and his hat in the house. He was last seen at about 9 o'clock on the night of February 5(?).
The Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb 1894
(Courtesy of Theresa Burba)
Re: Funeral Train of LAYMAN, George Lewis
Bureau of the Evening Times,
J. Benson Oder, Editor
Shea Building, Phone 113k.
Frostburg, Md., July 14.
Small Passenger Train Wanted.
Carlos, Md., July 13, 1914.
To Evening Times Department, Frostburg, Md.
The passenger train run from this place yesterday for the first time—on a branch of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad, completed 27 years ago, carried 349 passengers going, including, of course, many who do not live here.
Hence, returning, some got off at homes at Shaft, Carlos Junction and Klondyke, dwindling the number for this city to about 125.
But all were pleased with the accommodation afforded, the attentions received and last, not least, with the reasonable fare—10 cents,, or 20 cents for round trip.
As you know, the train was run on account of Mr. George L. Layman's funeral, and although the family and many relatives went to the cemetery in hacks and other conveyances, the train furnished transportation for many friends besides.
It was Sunday afternoon, too, when many were able to go who could have not done so on a week-day.
Now, the question arises in my mind, why not a round-trip passenger train, of one car at least over the Carlos branch every Saturday evening connecting at Carlos Junction with the Saturday evening special on the main line?
I believe an accommodation like this would be well patronized, as Saturday is the only evening in the week that people here can do business after working hours.
A Citizen.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1914
Posted June 16, 2010
LASHBAUGH, Harold U.
Lashbaugh Ready For Jap Strike
Petty Officer About to Make Bombing Haul When End Of War News Broke
Lonnconing, Sept. 4.—Petty Officer Harold U. Lashbaugh, who was
30 miles off the coast of Japan the day the war ended, related his experience to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lashbaugh, Charlestown street.
He wrote, "I was transferred from the Monterey carrier to the Hellean Wind carrier [unreadable, but that's what it looks like] on June 16____________the day the war ended, ready to make a strike from a dive bomber on an electronic plant where they made radio tubes and radar, I guess we were all down in spirits as we knew there was a hard battle ahead. I was scared stiff and I prayed, all the way there. Suddenly prayers were answered all over the world, and the radio told us to return to our carriers, drop our bombs where we were. I actually cried with joy.
"We learned afterwards there had been over 600 heavy guns below us
and they had balloons over all their targets with 100 pounds tied on each
one. These balloons were so arranged that if we didn't see them, we would run into them, and if we did see them and tried to investigate, the enemy planes overhead would make a run for us.
"I saw fighter planes do a slow roll with joy, heard fellows yelling
'California here I come' and other shouts of joy. I lost my pal at Kure
Harbor on July 24. We were both on Leyte at the same time, but didn't
know It. I have only 34 points yet so unless they change it, I will still
be in the Navy for a while. Eddie McKenzie. of Pekin, Md., is still my mess cook. He was an old school~ mate at Central.
"We are allowed to tell you a few things you will want to know. I am safe and well, with not a scratch. First, I think we should thank God as he was behind our success.
Tuesday, 04 September 1945, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 8, 2010
LEMBACH, Henry & WATTS, James
His Abode In the Fastnesses Of Great Savage Mountain.
FROSTBURG HUNTER'S DISCOVERY
A Thrilling and Interesting Story of A Man Who Lived Alone and Died Before He Could Finish the Recital of His Romantic Life.
A special to the Baltimore American of today from its correspondent at Frostburg, relates the following interesting and decidedly romantic story, located in the fastnesses of the Great Savage Mountains:
James Watts, who lives on Great Savage Mountain, four miles from Frostburg, today returned from a hunting trip through the wilds of Garrett county, and tells an interesting story of the discovery of a hermit and the location of a vein of silver ore.
There has long existed in this section a firm belief that in Garrett county there is a deposit of rich silver ore. A mountaineer named Layman, who died a few years ago, claimed that he had once discovered the place where the deposit is located, but on leaving it he was never able to relocate the place.
The story is corroborated by the experience of Mr. Watts. Watts left home on Friday morning last to hunt for game.
About noon he came upon the tracks of a wildcat in tbe snow, and following it for several miles, be found himself in a locality never before visited by him. In a deep gorge, surrounded by a dense thicket, he discovered a rude cabin. It being near nightfall, Watts sought admission and found within the cabin an old man lying upon a couch, who said he bad been ill for several days. The hunter prepared supper and spent the night in the cabin.
Next morning the old man was worse, and Watts decided to remain with him all day. In the afternoon the hermit called Watts to his bedside and said he wished to tell him the story of his life, as he knew that he could live but a few hours. He said his name was Henry Lembach, and was born in Munich in 1814. He was educated at the University of Heidelberg, and while there fell in love with a pretty girl named Katherine Reiff, who jilted him to become the wife of a banker in order to please her father. He then determined never to marry, and in 1841 came to America, and in 1849 went to California to join in the search for gold.
After spending ten years there, he came East and settled in these mountains, having learned that somewhere in this vicinity was a deposit of precious metal. He had a general description of the locality in which the metal was to be found. Not wishing his object to become known, he built his cabin in a secure place, and only when absolutely necessary made trips to neighboring towns to purchase food. He brought with him from the West a snug fortune, and for nearly three years kept up the search for hidden treasure.
At length, almost by accident, he discovered a vein of silver ore assaying nearly $100 a ton. He constructed a smelting furnace in his cabin and reduced ores till he had silver bullion to the value of $35,000. He directed Watts to take from under his bed, after his death a box containing papers of value. The old man's voice then became weaker, and he was too much exhausted to talk further. Late Saturday evening he died, Watts dug a grave near the cabin, and the next day he buried Lembach in a coffin which had evidently been made by the latter. Sunday night Watts spent in the cabin, and found the place where the silver bricks were hidden. He found the box to contain $540 in gold, and a small amount of silver change, a map showing the route from the cabin to the deposit of ore, and several letters addressed to persons in Germany.
Watts started for home at daylight this morning, bringing with him the papers and the gold. He followed his tracks made in the snow on Friday until he reached a portion of the mountain with which he was familiar. He is confident he can find the place again after the snow melts. Lembach has been seen in Frostburg at various times during the past twenty-five or thirty years, but no one ever knew where he lived or what his occupation was. He was evidently well educated and a man of culture.
Watts contemplates a visit to the cabin this week, and he will also try to locate the place where the silver ore was found.
(Cumberland) Evening times, March 6, 1894.
LOAR, Wesley & Charles Wesley
Purchased Land
Messrs. Wesley and Charles Wesley Loar, father and son, have purchased of John N. Layman, about 15 acres of the Walnut Level tract or what is known as the old Graham place, with a view of establishing a dairy farm. The land lying on the northern side or end of the Level is very fertile and well adapted to the purpose and its proximity to town makes the same especially valuable. It will be equipped with a large silo now almost indespensible to an establishment of this character. Messrs. Loar, who are engaged in the dairy business at the Vale farm, near Vale Summit, hope to begin work at an early date.
February 26, 1907, Cumberland Evening Times
LONG, Mr. & Mrs. Philip
Miscellaneous Shower
A miscellaneous shower was given Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Long, 1109 Virginia avenue in honor of their daughter, Laura Marie, who was married Jan. 31 to Mr. George L. Johns, this city. Rev. A.J. Meckley performed the ceremony. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Philip Long, Mr. and Mrs. George Johns, Misses Carrie Reckley, Esther Reckley, Hazel Reckley, Mildred Ryan, Myrtle Wigfield, Margaret Johnson, Miriam Brinkman, Garland McElfish, Catherine Taylor, Amelia McKenny, George Long, Edward Long, Earl Long, Elmer Ryan, Herman Athey, Arthur Athey, Hartley Wigfield, Dora Lewis, Mr. Clark.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Wednesday - February 04, 1925 - Page 9
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 25, 2010
McGREEVY, Mrs. John
Valentine Party
A Valentine party was given by Mrs. John McGreevy, Piedmont, Wednesday evening. The home was decorated with cupids and hearts. Tiny baskets and hats were favors. Games and music featured. Those present were: Ira J. Cheshire, Jess Arnold, John Dick, Elva Shanholtz, Lewis Schramm, Alfred Zimmerman, Harry Reel, Horace Richards, Mr and Mrs. Ed. Cheshire, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mullen and daugher, Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Mr.s and Mrs. William McKene. Mr. and Mrs. William Seaber, Mrs. Russell Kight, Mrs. John Casey, Mrs. Joseph Samuels, Mrs. George Nealis, Mrs. Mollie DeVore, Mrs. Annie Reed, Mrs. Fred Schramm, Mrs. Willis McCombs, Mrs. James Ott, Mrs. Mary Frankland, Mrs. Bernard Kenealy, Mrs. Mary Burke, Misses Nellie and Mary White, Miss Blanche Reed, Miss Katherine Crabtree, Miss Nina Legge, Miss Irene Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richards and son, Charles, Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis and son, Meredith, Mrs. Claude Ravenscroft, of the Tri-Towns: Joseph Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrison and son, Junior, Keyser, W. Va.
Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD - Monday - February 18, 1924 - Page 14
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 25, 2010
Resolution of the Ladies Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church
MURRAY, Anna B.
The Ladies Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Keyser W VA, through the special committee appointed Feb 19, 1913, wishes to express in some small measure, its profound sorrow and abiding sense of loss at the death, on Feb 12, 1913, of Mrs A B Murry.
Whereas, Mrs Murry was primarily instrumental in the organization of the Guild, served as the first President and labored long and earnestly on its behalf.
Whereas her prayers and efforts are now immortalized in the growing life of Emmanuel church.
And Whereas the Church Militant has lost a devoted and faithful member who is to be henceforth enrolled in the Church Triumphant.
Be it resolved: First that while we bow in resignation to the inscrutable decree of the Divine Will, we nevertheless hereby formally express our sorrow at her death, and our gratitude for her example while present with us.
Second, That a copy of these resolutions, along with our sincere sympathy, be presented to her bereaved sister, Miss Bunnell.
Third, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Guild, and published in the two Keyser papers.
Keyser Tribune, February 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 25, 2010
Sun School Convention
The Sun School convention at this place last week was quite a success. Notwithstanding the rain, there was a good attendance, people were responsive and everybody went home feeling that it was good to have been there.
Rev Ray M Bosler was at the convention and distributed a number of bibles and testaments. Rev J May, a retired minister of the Reformed church, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, and who now lives at Bayard, was at the S S convention, and took an active part in the program. Rev May said he had been a Sun School worker for half a century and is still an enthusiastic teacher in two Sun Schools.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Burlington M E Church, South
Resolution regarding WAGLEY
The following resolutions were passed by Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Burlington M E Church, South.
Where as it has been the will of our Heavenly Father to call our dear sister, Mrs Thomas Wagley from her labors here to her eternal reward, therefore be it Resolved - First. That in her death we have lost a valuable member of our Society, one who was always willing to do what she could, and while we bow to the will of Providence we will miss her assistance and kindly advice in many ways, but will cherish her memory and her triumphant death will stimulate us to greater endeavor.
Resolved - Second. that we tender our deepest sympathy to those who are bereft and commend them to Him who is "to wise to err and too good to be unkind" and earnestly pray that our Heavenly Father may sustain, and comfort them in this hour of sorrow.
Resolved - Third. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our Society, that a copy be sent to the family and that a copy be sent to our county papers for publication.
Mrs D W Eagle
Miss Estella Hott
Mrs D A Arnold
Committee
Keyser Tribune, May 26, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 25, 2010
WINEBRENNER, Morris
Will Receive Two Thousand Dollars
The family of Morris Winebrenner, the miner killed at Ocean, and whose remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery will receive two thousand dollars from Frostburg Lodge No. 3(?)90 Knights of Honor, of which order the deceased had only been a member six weeks. The deceased was not a member of the Shield of Honor, as this paper was erroneously informed.
April 13, 1898, The Cumberland Evening Times
