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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1914

Page

4

Maryland Theatre Presents Primrose and Dockstader Minstrels

At the Maryland Theatre the Primrose and Dockstader Minstrel revival returns after a ten year split with an all star company headlined by Raymond Wyle and the Six Musical Brown Brothers. A parade and the Smart Set Company follow with The Wrong President. Also showing Antony and Cleopatra with grand battlefield and court scenes accompanied by the Maryland Orchestra.

Maryland Theatre Messrs Primrose and Dockstader United States Canada Messrs. Primrose and Raymond Wyle Brown Brothers Happy Jack” Lambert Primrose Earl Burgess Antony and Cleopatra Egypt Cleopatra Alexandria Antony Charmian

Ministers Set to Be Appointed During Conference Sessions

The article recounts a Cumberland Centre Street M. E. Church conference day with Woman's Home Missionary Society and Temperance Society events. It notes funds, property value, and leadership, plus Dr. Hare addressing liquor traffic in Maryland and a large crowd at the closing public meetings led by Rev. Ward Platt.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Centre Street M. E Miss Frickey Washington G. K. Hoskey Frostburg C. L. Roach M. H. Licklister Baltimore Missionary Society James B. Clement Cumberland Centre Street Board of Home Missions Church Extension Society Board of Sunday Schools Ward Platt

Maryland Theatre Schedule Promises Variety in April Lineup

The Maryland presents multiple attractions in April including The Conspiracy and Blind Sculptor on April 6, Joan of Arc April 8 9 and 10 at reduced prices The Rose Maid arrives late April The Feathers all star cast April booking and The Prince of Peace on April 14 The Blindness of Virtue by Cosmo Hamilton’s company arrives May 2.

The Maryland Prince of Peace Cosmo Hamilton New York Chicago

Centre Street Church Service Reflects Hopeful Future

Dr Platt spoke of bright prospects for his congregation and Edward Blake delivered an address. The Centre Street Church choir provided beautiful music praised by visiting members. Conference officers include Rev Frank G Porter secretary and Rev H W Burgan Rev C J Hubbard assistants, Rev Benjamin Meeks statistical secretary with eight assistants, Rev Robert J Nicholson treasurer with six assistants, and Rev W F Carey post master of the Conference.

Platt Edward Blake Centre Street Church Frank G. Porter H. W. Burgan C. J Hubbard Baltimore Benjamin Meeks Robert J. Nicholson W. F. Carey

Landslides Slow Magnolia Paw Paw Cutoff Construction

Rainy weather caused several landslides on the Magnolia Paw Paw cut off, forcing a large work crew to clear debris. Baltimore and Ohio passenger trains report minor delays and watchmen line the new track while Division Superintendent John W. Kelly calls trains to watch for slides near Hansrote and Paw Paw.

Magnolia Paw Paw Baltimore and Ohio John W.kelly Cumberland Division Hansrote Paw Paw Magnolia

Rube Waddell Dies in Texas Sanatorium

George Edward Waddell the famed baseball pitcher known as the Rube died at a San Antonio sanatorium after a long tuberculosis battle. He had moved to a ranch near Boerne four months earlier hoping to recover but weakened and brought to the sanatorium last month where his condition worsened until death.

San Antonio Texas George Edward Waddell Waddell West Texas Boerne

Along Came Ruth in New York Gaiety

New York audiences see a dramatic letter about a woman's rise to independence in the Henry W. Savage production at the Gaiety. Pavlova’s Pittsburgh tour resumes tonight after a foot injury, featuring 80 Russian dancers and a full symphony orchestra with two dance dramas and several shorter pieces.

Ruth Henry W. Savage New York Oldport Pavlova Pittsburgh

Etna Social Club Holds Second Annual Finn Club Dance

All is ready for the Etna Social Club second annual ball this evening at 648 Fellows Hall on Virginia avenue with a special orchestra providing music. Dancing starts promptly at 8 o clock.

Etna Fellows Virginia Avenue

Wallet Found With $1000 In Bills In York

An old worn wallet found on a York street contained $1000 in bills belonging to William Hykes. Thad S. Stroman, detective, retrieved the wallet amid an April fool joke setup, and rightful owner was notified. A reward offered to the finder was declined.

York Pa Thad 8S Stroman William Hykes

Two Frostburg Women Held for Grand Jury Action

Miss Bertha Sherman and Miss Ethel Lancaster of Frostburg were arrested at the Windsor Hotel on charges of taking money and clothing from Mrs. Charles Leatham. Sherman, a former domestic, was held under $500 bond for grand jury consideration, Lancaster under $100 as a witness after a Frostburg hearing before Magistrate John Chambers.

Bertha Sherman Ethel Lancaster Frostburg Windsor Hotel George Richardson William Warn Charles Leatham Leatham Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Wheeling W. Va John Chambers Sherman Miss Laacaster

Maryland Court of Appeals Upholds Rail Way Sale Ruling

The Maryland Court of Appeals yesterday sustained Associate Judge Robert R. Henderson's decision from the Washington County Court affirming the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company's right to sell electric current to Hagerstown. Railway officials say the ruling clears obstacles and allows pushing ahead with financial plans upheld by the suit.

Maryland Court of Appeals Robert R. Henderson Washington County Hagerstown and Frederick Hagerstown

Shoes For Everyone Friday Sale At McMullen Bros

McMullen Bros advertises a Friday and Saturday sale featuring new shoe styles and substantial quality for the entire family. The event emphasizes value on footwear for all ages.

McMullen Bros

Missing Ridgefield Park girl spurs school search

Examinations were postponed at Ridgefield Park High School and pupils searched for Jessie Wood a 16 year old first year student who disappeared after leaving home Tuesday night for a Campfire Girls meeting. She is daughter of Percy L Wood head bookkeeper at the Corn Exchange Bank New York City.

New York Ridgefield Park N. J Jessie Wood Miss Wood Percy L. Wood Corn Exchange Bank

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Cumberland County

John T. Vandergrift and wife transfer land in Cumberland for $10. Henry Lippel and wife convey Harrison street property in Cumberland for $5. P. Clarence Barnes, as mortgage assignee, sells Allegany county land for $1. Frederick Clapp and others sell land near Lonaconing to Thomas F. Byrnes and Margaret Byrnes for $100.

John T. Vandergrift Barnet Beneman Cumberland Henry Lippel W. Lester Boward Harrison Street P. Clarence Barnes Allegany County Frederick Clapp Thomas F. Byrnes Margaret Byrnes Lonaconing This County

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