Excerpts
from The Cumberland Times
transcribed
by Charles Often
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1916 - October
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ALLEN 04 Oct 1916 Alice A Allen, aged 5 years,
daughter of Mr & Mrs A W Allen of 99 Frederick Street died yesterday after a
brief illness. Services in St Paul’s Lutheran Church and burial in the German
Lutheran Cemetery.
ANGELESE 30 Oct 1916 Frostburg- Joseph Angelese, aged 32 years, of Morantown,
died Saturday (28 Oct) of bronchial trouble. He was employed at Union Mine #2.
His surviving family in Italy are his wife, a son, and a daughter. Burial in St
Michael’s cemetery.
BAIRD 18 Oct 1916 Romney WV- William Nelson Baird, aged 62 years, died on Monday
(16 Oct) of Bright’s disease of several years. Born in Connellsville, he was
employed on the B&O RR and for Kenneweg’s Co. Twice married, his first wife was
a daughter of Dr R W Daily and these children survive; Robert Baird; William
Baird; Benjamin Baird; Miss Rebecca Baird; and Miss Jean Baird. His second wife,
who survives, is a daughter of the late Governor John J Jacobs. Also surviving
are his father of over 90 years of age at Washington DC; a brother, Absolom
Baird; and a sister, Mrs Remsberg. Services and burial from St Stephen’s church.
BALL 14 Oct 1916 Franklin G Ball, aged 72 years, died today at the home of an
only son, L W Bell of 139 Maryland Avenue after an illness of one year. Burial
in Greenmount Cemetery.
BAZZEL 12 Oct 1916 Keyser- Mrs Mary Bazzel, wife of W P Bazzel, died. A daughter
of Mr & Mrs R N Fout who survives her, along with her husband; and these
daughters; Mrs Willis Pollick; Mrs Robert Fisher; and Miss Beatta Fout; and
three brothers at Purgitsville; and a sister, Mrs George Ludwig at Purgitsville.
Burial at the home grounds at White Oaks Flats.
BEEMAN 09 Oct 1916 Lonaconing- Mrs J H Beeman, aged 47 years, died Saturday (07
Oct). She is survived by her husband; a son, Roy Beeman; and a daughter, Mrs
James Kirby. Services at the home at Click’s Crossing and burial at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
BOYD 06 Oct 1916 Lonaconing- John M. Boyd, aged 72 years, died today at his home
at Watercliffe of an illness of several months followed by a stroke on Monday.
Born at Cont’s Brig, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on Dec 22, 1844, he came to the US
in 1867, living in New York and then to Lonaconing working in George’s Creek
Mines in Mine #1, New Mines, Pine Hill and Buck Hill and retired six years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs George Ann Boyd; daughters, Mrs george Albright
of Cumberland; Miss Margaret Boyd at home; sons, James Boyd of Newlyn WV; and
deceased children William Boyd and Hazel Boyd . The funeral is at the
Presbyterian Church and burial in Old Coney Cemetery.
BROWNING 16 Oct 1916 Richard T Browning, aged 76 years, of the pioneer family,
died Saturday (14 Oct) at his home in Sang Run, Garrett Co. Born in Allegany
County on May 23, 1839, he was a son of William Browning and Elizabeth Drane
Browning. He moved to MO for two years in 1859, enlisted in Co.I, 2nd MD Inf in
the Civil War, and afterwards, held many political offices . He married Harriett
C Twigg of Cumberland on April 17, 1874, who survives with four sons and two
daughters.
BURNS 07 Oct 1916 Leo Burns, son of Mr & Mrs John H Burns, died Wednesday (04
Oct). His wife in the hospital is too ill to attend the funeral at the St
Peter’s Catholic Church at Fairmont WV with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
COLEMAN 17 Oct 1916 Tri Towns- Miss Marthalena Coleman, aged 33 years, daughter
of Frances A Coleman of Piedmont, died Saturday (14 Oct). Services are at St
John’s M E Church of Piedmont.
CORDRY 03 Oct 1916 Berton Cordry, aged 24 years, son of Mr & Mrs E H Cordry of
Arch Street died today at Western Maryland Hospital following a prolonged
illness with cancer. He was the secretary of the Carpenter Hardware Store on
Virginia Avenue. His wife, his parents, and two sisters and four brothers
survive: Ralph Cordry, Floyd Cordry, Harry Cordry, and Paul Cordry and Mrs Otis
Brotemarkle and Miss Cora Cordry at home. Funeral services at Grace Methodist
Episcopalian Church and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
COUPE 17 Oct 1916 Mt Savage- Mrs John R Coupe, aged 50 years, died at her home
of a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband and these brothers
and sisters; Winfield S Trimble; George Trimble; Joseph Trimble; and Walter A
Trimble- all of Mt Savage; and Mrs H G Poss of Rockwell MD. Burial services at
the St George Episcopal Church.
CRAWFORD 21 Oct 1916 Daniel Arlington Crawford, one month old son of Mr & Mrs
David Crawford died at his home, 32 Baker Street following a short illness.
Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
CUPPERT 06 Oct 1916 A child of age 3 the son of Rev & Mrs J H Cuppert of near
Dodge School House died Oct 3 of infantile paralysis.
DAILEY 06 Oct 1916 Perry P Dailey, aged 34 years, son of Mr & Mrs Lafayette
Dailey, died yesterday at his home on Chestnut Street in Mapleside. He is
survived by his parents, and these brothers and sisters; William Dailey; Ernest
Dailey; Harry Dailey; Orrie Dailey of Cumberland; Mrs Joseph Reckley and Mrs
Ressley Robinson of Frostburg; Mrs Theodore Reckley of Kifer MD; Mrs Floyd
Middleton of Frostburg; and Misses Sadie Dailey, Winnie Dailey, and Elizabeth
Dailey at home. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
DINEEN 05 Oct 1916 The body of John Dineen was found dead in an isolated home on
the mountain, 2 miles from Rawlings by W H Berry, a merchant of Rawlings, who
was delivering hog feed. He had been dead for several days. He lived alone on a
pension from service in Co. B, 168 Rgt., NYV Infantry in the Civil War. A native
of County Cork, Ireland, he was born March 1837. A will found in his affects
executed in April 1913 named John B Gunning as executor and his estate is left
to Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore or his successor. Burial in Sts Peter & Paul
Cemetery.
DURKIN 27 Oct 1916 Frostburg- Mrs John Durkin, aged 37 years, died yesterday at
her home at Frost Mine after a two year illness. She is survived by Miss Nellie
Drummond of her first marriage; her current husband, John Durkin; and, son,
James Durkin; and daughters, Miss May Durkin and Miss Genevieve Durkin. Also
surviving, her mother, Mrs James Atkinson of Frost Mine; and brothers, John
Atkinson and Howard Atkinson of Borden; Charles Atkinson of Allegany; George
Atkinson of Frostburg; and Mrs James Gilmore and Mrs James Arnold of Frostburg;
Mrs John Hott of Charloroi PA; and Mrs John Bartholon of Akron OH. Services at
the St Paul Lutheran Church and burial in Allegany Cemetery.
EMMART 19 Oct 1916 Mrs Eva Emmart, aged 43 years, wife of George E Emmert of the
Union Lumber Company, died yesterday at her home at 17 S Centre Street.
Surviving besides her husband are; two sons, Paul Emmart and Harley Emmart; and
two daughters, Mrs Albert Kendig; and Miss Eva Emmart. She was a daughter of Mr
& Mrs E M Ginevan of Oldtown MD, who also survives; and her brothers, Ellsworth
Ginevan of Iron Gate VA; and Thomas Ginevan of Oldtown MD. Services are at St
Patrick’s Catholic Church.
FOSTER 02 Oct 1916 Tri Towns- John Foster, aged 29 years, died Friday (Sep 29)
after a long illness. He is survived by brother, Frank Foster; and sisters, Mrs
William Leidy and Mrs Flora Hood- all of Westernport.
FRENCH 09 Oct 1916 William Armstead French, aged 47 years, died during an
operation at Oakland CA. He was a son of the late Capt. Robert French of the B&O
RR; brother of the late C Lee French, chief of the Cumberland Division of the
B&O RR. Surviving are brothers: George J French of Cleveland OH; and Robert E
French of Los Angeles CA; and sisters, Mrs C D Bopst of Los Angeles CA and Mrs
Belle Troxell of Cumberland. The funeral i s in California and burial is at Rose
Hill Cemetery.
GETTY 06 Oct 1916 Tri-Towns Mrs Mary C Getty, widow of John Getty died yesterday
at Westernport. Surviving children are: Michael Getty; Joseph P Getty; Charles
Getty; Mrs Joseph McKane; Mrs H C Walker; and Miss Beatrice Getty; all of
Westernport; John F Getty of Elkins WV; Frank Getty of Gleason WV; and Mrs Bush
H Farrell of Cumberland.
GRACE 18 Oct 1916 Miss Lizzie Grace, the oldest sister of the Grace family died
on Saturday (14 Oct) at her home in South Branch. Burial is from the South
Branch Presbyterian church and burial in the family cemetery.
HARPSTER 23 Oct 1916 Dr Harry W Harpster, a physician of Oldtown, died Saturday
(21 Oct) of a long illness of Bright’s disease. Surviving are his wife and a son
and a daughter.
HEAVENER 23 Oct 1916 Frostburg- Mrs Elizabeth Heavener, aged 77 years, a native
of Germany, and a widow of John Heavener died Sunday (22 Oct) at the home of a
daughter, Mrs Mack Black of Allegany. Her first husband was Charles Fersterman
and two sons from that union survive; John Festerman of Frostburg, and
Christopher Festerman of Akron OH; and two daughters; Mrs Daniel Orndoff of
Braddock PA; and Mrs Mack Black. George Eisel of Frostburg is a surviving
brother. Burial in Allegany Cemetery.
HENKLE 13 Oct 1916 Carl H Henkle, aged 22 years, was killed yesterday when a
Western Maryland Railway excursion train headed from Elkins to Hagerstown MD for
the races, met with a labor train at Knobmount. He is survived by his parents,
Mr & Mrs Carl Henkle of 49 Lena Street; and these brothers; William Henkle and
Alfred Henkle; and these sisters, Mrs James Young and Misses Bertha Henkle and
Lulu Henkle. Services at St Luke’s Lutheran Church.
HESSEN 07 Oct 1916 Herman Hessen, aged 89 years, died Thursday (05 Oct ) at his
home in Oakland MD and is survived by son, Herman O Hessen of Washington DC.
HINKLE 10 Oct 1916 Summerfield Hinkle, aged 66 years, a well known farmer, died
today at his home in Murley’s Branch after an illness of six months. Surviving
are sons: Bergman McElfish of Murley’s Branch; Raymond McElfish and Earl
McElfish at home; and daughters, Mrs Lottie McElfish of Maryland Avenue,
Cumberland; and Mrs John Beagle of Cumberland. Also, a brother, Thomas Hinkle of
Baltimore Pike. Burial at Fairview Church Flintstone.
HOGAN 06 Oct 1916 The funeral and burial of John E Hogan, who died yesterday at
the Haystack Mountain TB Sanitarium, will be tomorrow at the St Patrick’s
Catholic Church.
HOTT 07 Oct 1916 Frostburg- Mrs Isaac Hott, aged 74 years, died yesterday at her
home in Borden Mines after a two year illness and two strokes suffered lately. A
native of Hagerstown MD, she was the daughter of Mr & Mrs Valentine Alexander
and was married twice. Her first was to Simeon Riggerman of Cresaptown with a
child, Clarence Riggerman of Shaft surviving. Also, a brother and two sisters
survive: Hanson Alexander of Winterset IA; Mrs Rebecca Posten of Altamont MO;
and Mrs Elizabeth Morris of Port Republic VA. Burial is in the Cresaptown ME
Cemetery.
HUCHESON 27 Oct 1916 James H Hucheson, aged 49 years, died Wednesday at his home
in Baltimore of heart failure. A former resident of Lonaconing, he joined the
Baltimore Police Force on 17 Jul 1899. He is survived by his parents; a wife,
and a daughter; and also, brothers and sisters; Simeon Hucheson; John Hucheson;
Montgomery Hucheson; Mrs John Ferrens; and Mrs Joseph Gardner all of Lonaconing;
and Archibald Hucheson of Pittsburgh; and Robert M Hucheson of Cumberland.
[Article is 3 paragraphs].
HUFF 07 Oct 1916 Scott Huff, aged 16 years, son of Mr & Mrs Milton Hufff, of
Eastern Avenue, Mapleside, died yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital of
typhoid fever. Burial is in Terra Alta WV.
KEECH 02 Oct 1916 Stephen Keech, aged 36 years, a Central Fire Department
employee, was found dead in bed yesterday at the Tunnell Hotel on Weinow Street.
Two sisters survive, Mrs Joseph Greene of Lamont Street, and Mrs Henry Nuse.
Burial is at Rose Hill Cemetery.
KELLEY 26 Oct 1916 James Kelley, aged 37 years, a former police officer of
Cumberland, died of diphtheria at his home on Bedford Street. He is survived by
his wife, and three small children; and these brothers and sisters; John J
Kelley; Edward Kelley; Robert Kelley; William Kelley; and also, Mrs Kate Miller
and Mrs Harry Hilleary. Services and burial at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
and Cemetery.
LASHLEY 27 Oct 1916 William P Lashley, aged 66 years, a merchant of South
Cumberland, died yesterday at his home 130 Virginia Avenue after an illness of
two years. He came here 15 years ago from Buck Valley, Fulton Co, PA . He is
survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs Stella Derring and Miss Lillie Ellen
Lashley; and two sons, S H Lashley and L D Lashley all of Cumberland.
MATTHEWS 18 Oct 1916 Harry Matthews had his throat cut by John Wonstreet
following a quarrel on Monday (16 Oct) at Fred C Snyder’s saloon on Front
Street. He died yesterday at Allegany Hospital. The quarrel involved his
ability to play the piano. The assailant ran after the attack which was
witnessed by many. The funeral is from his home, 16 Frederick Street and burial
in Rose Hill Cemetery.
MATTHEWS 18 Oct 1916 Harry Matthews had his throat cut by John Wonstreet
following a quarrel on Monday (16 Oct) at Fred C Snyder’s saloon on Front
Street. He died yesterday at Allegany Hospital. The quarrel involved his
ability to play the piano. The assailant ran after the attack which was
witnessed by many. The funeral is from his home, 16 Frederick Street and burial
in Rose Hill Cemetery.
MATTINGLY 28 Oct 1916 Mrs Theresa Mattingly, aged 30 years, widow of Christopher
Mattingly, died yesterday at her home near Zanesville OH. She was formerly a
Miss Durbin. Several children and these sisters survive: Mrs Jane Mattingly and
Miss Mary Durbin of Zanesville; Mrs Margaret Porter of Terre Haute IN; and Mrs
George Brailier of Mt Savage. Burial in Zanesville.
McKENZIE 27 Oct 1916 John F McKenzie, and aged man of Ridgeley WV, committed
suicide with a rifle at his home of John Street, despondent over ill health. His
son, George McKenzie committed suicide four years ago at Rawlings. He is
survived by his wife, and two daughters, Mrs Joseph Monnett and Mrs W C Rowe-
both of Ridgeley. Also, brothers, J N McKenzie of Cumberland; George M McKenzie
of Cresaptown; Henry McKenzie of Winchester; and sister, Mrs Nettie Alexander of
Cresaptown. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
McKIBBEN 14 Oct 1916 Dr. William L McKibben of Buck Valley, Fulton County, PA
died on Thursday (12 Oct) after a fall from a pear tree. He had practiced
medicine in that area since the Civil War where he had served. His wife and
several children survive. Burial is in Buck Valley.
MEESE 06 Oct 1916 Bryson Carlton Meese, aged 2 years, and Joseph Ellsworth Meese,
10 years of age, died of diphtheria in Oakland MD. They are the sons of Thomas E
Meese of Paradise.
MILES 07 Oct 1916 Richard J Miles, aged 80 years, died at Cul d’ Sac ID. A
former resident of Cumberland, he went west to make his home with son, Ellwood
Miles. He was a skilled cabinet maker and was associated with Kennedy H Butler
of North Cumberland. He is survived by a son, Ellwood Miles who will accompany
his body to Cumberland to be buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.
MORELAND 02 Oct 1916 Viola Moreland, aged 6 years, was struck by an auto at the
Six Mile House while chestnutting with her parents, Mr & Mrs Benjamin Moreland.
She suffered bruises and cuts.
MOSIER 17 Oct 1916 Nancy Mosier, aged 83 years, died yesterday at Sylvan Retreat
after a long illness. There are no known relatives. Burial is at Dan’s Run WV.
MUSSETTER 02 Oct 1916 Frostburg- Miss Ruth Mussetter, aged 77 years, died today
at her home in Allegany. She was born in Shade Mills, a daughter of the late
Joel Mussetter, a Justice of the Peace for 40 years. She is survived by a
sister, Mrs John Edwards and a niece, Mrs Henry Steele, both of Allegany. Also,
a nephew, John Mussetter of Homestead Pa. Burial is in the Porter Cemetery.
NICELY 27 Oct 916 Miss Gertrude Nicely, aged 32 years, daughter of Mr & Mrs
William Nicely, died today at her home on Maryland Avenue after an extended
illness. She was a shipping clerk for Footer Dye Works, burial at Rose Hill.
NICKEL 14 Oct 1916 Mrs Arebell Nickel, aged 51 years, wife of Henry Nickel, died
today at her home on Columbia Avenue after a prolonged illness. Her husband, and
three sons; Harold Nickel, Lester Nickel and Virgil R Nickel survive; and a
daughter, Mrs Marshall Sowers- all of Cumberland. Burial in St Luke’s Lutheran
Church and burial in the German Lutheran Cemetery.
NICODEMUS 18 Oct 1916 Mt Savage- Thomas Nicodemus, aged 52 years, a track walker
for the Western Maryland RR, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital of a fractured
skull after being found along the tracks near Mt Savage. He is survived by a
son, William Nicodemus of Pittsburgh; and brothers, James Nicodemus of McKee’s
Rocks PA; and John Nicodemus of El Paso TX; and sister, Mrs Anthony Menehan of
Mt Savage. This is the third railroad tragedy for the family as Mrs Menehan’s
husband was killed only 10 years ago and her son William Menehan just 5 years
ago. Burial is at McKee’s Rocks PA.
O’NEILL 02 Oct 1916 Thomas O’Neill, aged 64 years, of Johnstown PA, formerly of
Mt Savage MD, died yesterday. His wife died several years ago. A family of
children survive; and one sister, Miss Mary O’Neill of Mt Savage; and four
brothers; Rev. Richard O’Neill of St Michael’s Catholic Church of Frostburg;
James O’Neill of Mt Savage; William O’Neill of Baltimore; and John O’Neill of
Pittsburgh PA.
PARKER 16 Oct 1916 Miss Margaret Parker, aged 18 years, daughter of Mr & Mrs
John Parker of 5 Boone street died on Saturday (14 Oct) of blood poisoning at
Allegany Hospital developed from a pimple on her face, which had been picked
at. Surviving sisters and brothers are; Mrs Herman Pugh of Washington DC; Miss
Leona Parker, a nurse at Allegany Hospital; Miss Bessie Parker at home; and
Frank Parker; and Theodore Parker at home. Services at St John’s Lutheran Church
and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
PENNINGTON 07 Oct 1916 Miss Mary Alice Pennington, aged 66 years, died today at
her home on Hay Street. Born at Frostburg, she was the daughter of Parker and
Elizabeth Pennington. She is survived by sisters, Mrs Andrew Huff; Mrs Lura
Morris; and Miss Emma Pennington, who live together. Burial is in Rose Hill
Cemetery.
POLAND 04 Oct 1916 Tri Towns- Frederick G Poland Sr., aged 83 years, died Monday
(02 Oct) at his home in Bloomington. His wife died five years ago. He is
survived by sons; Frederick C Poland Jr of Piedmont ; Howard Poland of Luke MD
and a daughter, Mrs Scott Elliott of Bloomington. Burial in Bloomington
Cemetery.
RALEY 20 Oct 1916 Daniel Raley, aged 37 years, was stricken with hiccoughs, and
then into a coma, and died in the Western Maryland Hospital before any diagnosis
could be conducted. A local ball player of some ability, he was the son of Mr &
Mrs Albert Raley of Ellerslie MD, and also leaves a wife and five children at
Bloomington. And, these brothers and sisters; Ross Raley at Bloomington; John
Raley at Richmond; Harvey Raley of Pittsburgh; Mrs William Hunt of Versailles
VA; and Mrs John Brewer of Braddock PA. Also, ½ brothers and sisters; Mrs James
Porter of Altoona PA; Mrs Raymond Falkner of McKee’s Rocks; Harley Raley of
Washington DC; and James Raley of home. Burial is at Bloomington.
REPHORN 26 Oct 1916 Eckhart- Mrs Henry Rephorn, aged 89 years, died yesterday of
Bright’s disease at the home of a son, Frank Rephorn of Frostburg. A native of
Preussian Germany, she came here 70 years ago and is survived by 12 of 15
children; Mrs Samuel Wolford; Mrs H E Lancaster; Mrs M M T Porter; Mrs George
Engle; Philip Rephorn; Frank Rephorn; George Rephorn; George Rephorn; Henry
Rephorn; Fred Rephorn; Justice Rephorn; Conrad Rephorn, and Joseph Rephorn.
Also, a brother, Nicholas Lydinger of Bedford Road, Cumberland; and sisters, Mrs
Barbara Ditterman; and Mrs Casper Mackert of Cumberland and; Mrs Margaret
Grabenstein of Johnstown. Services at the German Lutheran Church of Frostburg
and burial in the Porter Cemetery. [Article is 3 paragraphs].
RICE 28 Oct 1916 Martin V Rice, a former Orphan’s Court Judge, will be buried in
MT Herman Cemetery.
RICKER 02 Oct 1916 Lonaconing- Miss Adeline Ricker, aged 39 years, died Saturday
(Sep 30) of Bright’s disease, at her home on Big Vein Hill. She is survived by
these brothers and sisters, all at home; Mary Ricker, Annie Ricker, August
Ricker, Joseph Ricker, Robert Ricker, Thomas Ricker; and a younger brother.
Burial services at St Michael’s Catholic Church.
RITTER 06 Oct 1916 Tri-Towns Mr Samuel W Ritter, an insurance agent, died on
Wednesday (04 Oct) at Piedmont after suffering a stroke one month ago. Hi is
survived by his wife, formerly Miss Lannon; and sons; Leon Ritter and Paul
Ritter.
ROSENBERG 16 Oct 1916 Frostburg- John Rosenberg, aged 34 years, a bachelor, died
from infirmities on Sunday (15 Oct) at the home of a brother, Geoffrey Rosenberg
of Finzel. He was a retired farmer. Also surviving, brothers, August Rosenberg
of Meyersdale; Andrew Rosenberg of Finzel; and sisters, Mrs Catherine Tagen of
Frostburg; and Mrs Rebecca Stinger of Livonia OH. Burial in St Michael’s
Cemetery.
ROWAN 04 Oct 1916 Lonaconing- Mrs Alice Rowan, aged 65 years, died today at the
home of her only daughter, Mrs Thomas Hawthorne in Vale Summitt. She is the
widow of Daniel Rowan. She is also survived by five sons; Michael Rowan, Daniel
Rowan, Patrick Rowan, of Lonaconing; Leo Rowan of Ohio; and John Rowan of Penna.
The funeral services are at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Lonaconing.
ROWAN 28 Oct 1916 Miss Catherine Rowan, aged 27 years, of 5 Cecelia Street, died
Friday (27 Oct) at Allegany Hospital. She was employed for the Apex Machine Co.
Burial is at McKeesport PA.
SCHWEINABART 25 Oct 1916 Keyser- John E Schweinabart, aged 77 years, died Sunday
(22 Oct) at home near Elk Garden WV. He is survived by two sons and two
daughters; W J Schwienabart at home; and David Schweinabart of Elk Garden and
Mrs Morgan Bane of Sulphur WV and Mrs Henry Duling of Gormania WV .
SILLS 27 Oct 1916 George W Sills, aged 78 years, a former resident of Cumberland
and now of Indianapolis IN, died at the home of a niece, Mrs William Deffinbaugh
of 27 Polk Street. He was born at Cumberland and left here 43 years ago. His
wife died last November. No children were born of this union. Surviving are
these nieces and nephews; William Piper and Mrs William Deffinbaugh of
Cumberland; Mrs Ida Brant; Mrs Clara Piper and Mrs Ella Beall of Mt Savage; Mrs
Lillian Warren of Homestead PA; Mrs Fannie Deffinbaugh of Westernport ;Walter
Sills; Mrs Bertha Ward; and Miss Effie Sills of Cumberland; and Harry Sills of
Newberg WV. Burial services at Indianapolis IN.
SMELTZ 03 Oct 1916 Mrs Pearl Balous Smeltz , aged 26 years, wife of John H
Smeltz, died today at the home of her parents, Mr & Mrs Harry C Oglebay, 22
Waverly Terrace of an illness of three months. Two sisters, Elsie Oglebay and
Bess Oglebay; and a brother, Crispin Oglebay survive. Burial services at the
Centre Street ME Church and interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
SPICER 24 Oct 1916 Angela Adelaide Spicer, a four month old daughter of Mr & Mrs
Edward Spicer of 411 Grand Avenue died today.
STARK 05 Oct 1916 Frostburg- Freeman V Stark, aged 23 years, died today at
Miner’s Hospital of appendicitis where her parents, Mr & Mrs J W Stark of New
Germany brought her. Also surviving, brothers, Orville Stark of Avilton and A B
Stark of Meyersdale and sisters, Mrs John P Stevenson of Lonaconing and Mrs
Edgar Michael of Westernport. Services at Trinity Reformed Church in New
Germany.
STREET 02 Oct 1916 Frostburg- John Street, aged 76 years, died today when
picking coal at Mine #13 of Consolidation Mining Co. He was a veteran of the
Civil War and was a native of Flintstone MD. A wife and one sister, Mrs Sarah
Williams of Allegany MD survive. Burial is in Allegany Cemetery, Frostburg.
STRONG 17 Oct 1916 Margaret K Strong, aged 2 years, daughter of Mr & Mrs Charles
F Strong of 219 N Mechanic Street died yesterday at her home after a brief
illness. Services and burial at Sts Peter & Paul Church and cemetery.
SWARTZENTRUBER 06 Oct 1916 Fannie Swartzentruber aged 13 years, daughter of D J
Swartzentruber of Bortner died of diphtheria in Oakland.
THOMAS 30 Oct 1916 Frostburg- George W Thomas, aged 27 years, died yesterday at
Miners Hospital of a spine affliction. He is survived by his father, John B
Thomas and his step-mother; and sister, Mrs Edward Miller of Clarysville; and
five ½ brothers and five ½ sisters. Also these uncles; Dr William Rowe of
Meyersdale PA; James B Thomas of Thomas WV; and Theodore Thomas of Knights
Crossing. Burial in Allegany Cemetery.
TIERNEY 20 Oct 1916 Leo Tierney, aged 90 years, a resident of Cumberland for
many years, died Tuesday (17 Oct) at the Confederate Home in Pikesville MD. He
served the Confederacy in Captain Baylor’s Company, 12th VA Cavalry. After the
war, he lived with his brother, Michael Tierney, a Cumberland merchant on
Baltimore Street. He then went to live with relatives in Harpers Ferry WV about
20 years ago; and a short time thereafter, to the Confederacy Home. He never
married. He was an uncle of Dr Bernard Tierney of Baltimore.
WAGNER 28 Oct 1916 Mr & Mrs Conrad Wagner of 13 Linden Street celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary with 12 children, 35 grand children, and 2 great grand
children and friends. [Article has 2 paragraphs].
WAGNER 16 Oct 1916 John Wagner, aged 82 years, died today at the County Home of
infirmities. There are no known relatives. Burial in Sts Peter & Paul Cemetery.
WAGONER 06 Oct 1916 Keyser- Mrs Maria Wagoner, aged 93 years, widow of J J
Wagoner died yesterday at home, 3 miles from Frankfort. Seven children survive:
Charles Wagoner with whom she lived; Howard Wagoner of PA; John Wagoner of
Patterson’s Creek; Tolbert Wagoner of Keyser; Mrs Lewis Largent of Paw Paw; Mrs
Charles Johnson of Piedmont MO; and Mrs Martha Dohrman of Patterson’s Creek.
WEBSTER 30 Oct 1916 George Washington Webster, aged 70 years, died today at his
home on Bedford Street. He was a Civil War veteran serving in 26th NY Cav., and
later transferred to the MD Cavalry. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Annie
Webster; and these sons and daughters, George W F Webster, Lewis N H Webster,
Miss Sarah Webster, and Mrs Leslie N Nave all of Cumberland; and Mrs Walton
Shaffer of Pittsburgh. Also, these brothers and sisters; W F Webster of
Cleveland; Mrs W H Ash, and Mrs Walton Stanley of Cumberland; and Mrs Annie E
Steadman of Harpers Ferry. [Article has 4 paragraphs].
WEIMER 06 Oct 1916 Arvil Reynold Weimer, aged 7 years, son of Jesse Weimer of
Deep Creek died of infantile paralysis.
WENZEK 16 Oct 1916 Margaret G Wenzek, aged 60 years, wife of George Wenzek, died
today at her home on Red Hill. She is survived by brothers, William Meyers and
Jacob Meyers; and a sister, Mrs Anna J Apple of Beall Street, Cumberland.
Services at Zion German Reformed Church and burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
WILLIAMS 02 Oct 1916 John F Williams, aged 48 years, died today at Allegany
Hospital of heart trouble. He resided on Laing Avenue and was in charge of the
Cumberland Brewing Co. storage. He is survived by his wife and six children aged
7 to 21 years; Leo Williams, Frank Williams, Lawrence Williams, Clarence
Williams, Mar Williams, and Margaret Williams. Also, brothers; Bernard Williams
of Cumberland and Thomas E Williams of Juneau Alaska. Burial in St Patrick’s
Catholic Cemetery.
WITT 27 Oct 1916 Eva G Witt, wife of John P Witt, died yesterday at her home in
Wellersburg PA following an illness of several months. Her husband and four
children survive. Burial in the Goetz Cemetery.
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