20 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1888
Page
1
Tar attention of the readers of the TrwEs is refully directed to te under-men tioned new advertisements: The Mysterious Doctor-Fulton & Co. New York Clothing Company (3d page).
Chicago teams advance on day two of the preliminary rounds with steady performances across events. Contenders in multiple races show improving times and tighten field positions for finals.
Mr Josish Holmes travels to Dayton on business. Miss Ellen Boyd of Winchester visits her uncle A H Boyd on West Washington. Master Welton Robinson of Pittsburg returns home after visiting his uncle Josiah Holmes with Miss Beatrice. Charles Howell died at Bedford street home at age 89 born February 22 1800 a Cumberland butcher. Funeral Thursday at 4 pm with interment in German Lutheran cemetery. Tanzer s offers Pansy bustle at 35 cents and corset sale at Tan ner s.
The article describes a situation kept in check until a specified moment, with authorities delaying action and monitoring developments. Key figures and organizations are referenced, but exact names and dates are not provided in the readable text.
Mrs. White wife of Henry White a George's Creek and Cumberland Railroad employee died yesterday at 6 30 pm in her 33rd year after years of consumption. She leaves a husband and four children and will be buried at 9 30 am tomorrow from SS Peter and Paul church. The last line notes Tanzer's offering a best 50 cent corset in the city.
Special dispatch describes a heated sparring day at the convention including a fainting committeeman, Virginia delegate disputes, a Blaine demonstration at the Leland House, and speculation on Depew’s role. Early balloting shows Sherman leading with 250 votes, followed by Gresham and Depew at 100 each, with multiple figures under 60 votes.
Last evening’s lawn fete at the Home featured cool breeze lit grounds fine music and abundant refreshments. Attendants enjoyed the decor and success prompts the ladies to repeat the event tonight with a note on affordable picnic hats from Tanzer’s millinery.
Tomorrow may reveal if Henry J. Spencer will be executed or kept in confinement. J. W. Thomas plans an Annapolis appeal to Gov. Jackson as States Attorney Sloan and Sheriff Holing travel there. The case draws demand for no clemency, citing threats to kill again. Anzer cuts prices on sun umbrellas and parasols to clear stock.
The Rev P N Meade united Miss Sallie McCleave and Prof John Mason Duncan at the bride's home on Decatur Street. Amid rhododendrons and ferns the couple exchanged vows with bridesmaid Miss May McCleave and groomsman Prof C Ht Tudor present. A collation followed and at 3 pm the couple departed by the Baltimore and Ohio train for their bridal trip amid gifts from intimate friends including Miss Von Bonnhorst, Miss McMillan, and others from Pittsburg and Winchester.
Cumberland’s George L. Wellington, Maryland’s only speaker on the floor, blocked a Minnesota resolution that would have excluded Maryland from the credentials committee during the Virginia contest. He then noted Maryland’s uncertain presidential vote and indicated openness to Depew or Allison, as Maryland visitors secured seats near Minnesota and Massachusetts in the convention hall.
Report from the national convention describes the Mahone contest in Virginia and disputed seating of Maryland delegates. Amid procedural wrangles and a slow pace, the credential committee weighs seating four Mahone delegates while Virginia’s delegation remains contentious.
Captain William Tumbridge of the Iotel St. George files suit in the New York Supreme Court seeking $10,000 against Edward J. Stokes of the Hofforan house over a Friday afternoon confrontation in Wall Street.
Tanzer's offers continual bargains as the leading store in the city, drawing customers with steady discounts and a broad selection. The shop's prominence positions it as a go to destination for shoppers seeking value in daily essentials.
A blast furnace explosion at Riverside yesterday killed Daniel M. Laughlin of Braddock Pa and seriously wounded eight others including Thomas Blade of Benwood. Wounded also include Superintendent Crockard Robert Divine Alf Darby Charles Zibbright J. McMahon and John Dickson with severe injuries and internal trauma.
Tanzer offers deep discounts as he clears his remaining lace erps, urging shoppers to hurry to the sale for bargains.
The will of Thomas Harrison Garrett dated November 1 1884 was admitted to probate with two codicils. Executors are Charles Mayer and Charles Nitze. Mrs Garrett receives 40000 per year during widowhood and trustees divide the estate among children in staged portions with conditions on marriage and lifetime trusts if a child marries without consent.
Thomas Maxwell of Williams Station Pa offers to supply firebrick for repaving at 4 thousand less per job and invites the city committee to inspect his stock of 50 000 bricks and compare prices. He promises 50 000 bricks weekly if awarded and notes local sourcing for manpower and horses. The matter will be reviewed at the next council meeting.
Cumberland management arranged two games this week with Frostburg on Friday afternoon and Lonaconing on Saturday morning after Johnstown canceled. The home club promises a strong battery likely Daily and Morgan from Baltimore or a Pittsburgh battery, as champions of the county duel the visiting teams.
Closing out safe summer millinery below cost. Visit Tanzer's for bargains in bats and bonnet.
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