Engine Wrecks Express Wagon at Union Crossing
A serious morning accident at Union crossing when Engine 2157 of the Baltimore and Railroad collided with a United States Express wagon driven by A. W. Twigg of 188 Medford Street. The impact demolished the wagon front wheels and threw the driver, but Twigg and the horse were uninjured. packages were scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Crossing
Baltimore and Railroad
United States Express Company
A. W. Twigg
Medford Street
Union Street
Twigg
Poultrymen Meet Plan for Next Year
The Western Maryland Poultry Association held a Lonaconing meeting with large attendance. Plans for the next show set for February 2 to 6, 1915 were announced, including the exhibition hall and show run. An auditing committee was named by Past President D. A. Hadwards: Henry Fresh, Frank Firlie, Frank T. Phillips, secretary W. J. Hanson, and Adie Edwards. The slogan: a live wire, buy a horti and boost the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland
Lonarconing
Lonaconing
D. A. Hadwards
Henry Fresh
Frank Firlie
Frank T. Phillips
W. JD. Hanson
Adie Edwards
Rev Father Benedict Leaves for Rome on Vatican Mission
Father Benedict, Capuchin Provincial of the United States, based at SS Peter and Paul Monastery in this city, departed Monday for New York City and sailed tonight for Rome. He conducts official Vatican business and will tour Europe before returning home months later.
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Father Benedict
United States
SS. Peter and Paul's Monastery
New York City
Rome
Vatican
Eternal City
Europe
Third child disappearance reported under Chief Eisenhauer
The third missing child case since Chief Thomas F. Pisenhauer took office was reported yesterday evening. Three year old Robert Fink of 183 Baltimore street, abducted around four o'clock, escaped his nurse and mother, and triggered a citywide alert. A subsequent tip from Mrs. Anna McCleave led to Robert being found at her Washington street extended home. Patrolman Cubvbage confirmed the child match at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Pisenhauer
Robert
Robert Fink
Baltimore Street
Policen
Eisenhauer
Anna M. McCleave
Washington Street
William Cubvbage
McCleave
Hancock election shows cross religious votes across parties
The Williamsport Leader notes a municipal race where religious lines blurred as clergy and prominent citizens supported different candidates. Rev Father Reinhart voted for Rev Dr Webster for commissioner while Dr Webster backed candidate Gilleece. H N Rossen, a Jew, sought votes for commissioner with broad cross faith support.
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Williamsport
Hancock
Thomas D. Rinehart
J. S. Webster
Webster
Urgess
Gilleece
W. D. Myers
Hiswn Church
H. N. Rossen
Father Reinhart
Prisoner Found Guilty of Assault in Saloon Brawl
J H Martin, also colored, was found guilty of assault after hitting Albert Bere colored over the head with a chair during a Mill Street saloon brawl. Magistrate John W ck fined Martin $10 after patrolmen Homan and Cubbage detained them. Moore’s condition not serious despite a two cited injuries.
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Albert Bere
Milltreet
J. H. Martin
John W.ck
L’atrolmen Homan
Cubbage
Moore
Crane
Sargee of Kane's Creek Dies From Train Engine Crash
Fairmont April 15 Wm S Sargee of Kane's Creek West Virginia died Monday night at Miners Hospital from injuries after the engine he rode overturned on a Morgantown and Kingwood branch. His body was scalded by escaping steam. He is survived by one son and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Wm. S. Sarge
Kane's Creek
W. Va
Miners’ Hospital
Morgantown
Kingwood Road
Consolidation's Coal Contract Reaches County PA
County, Pa., recently received a contract for coal mining during 1914. The agreement covers the production of about 000 tons of coal mainly for an identified user or project. The invitation and terms accompany the contract documents.
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Get County
Davis Interests Back Proposed Parsons Road Plan
The Davis Elkins interests reportedly will invest 50 000 toward a proposed railroad extension from the Stetzinger plant near Rowlesburg into Parsons West Virginia six figure stock needed. A public effort aims to subscribe the remaining funds and define the route via Western Maryland Railway freight access or direct line to Parsons. Parsons leaders plan a conference with ex Senator Davis and son John T Davis to advance the project and attract Coal and Coke shops.
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Stetzinger
Rowlesburg
Parsons W. Va
F. M. Glenn
Parsons
Davis--Elkins
Cheat River
Western Maryland Railway
Coal and Coke Railroad
Henry G. Davis
Davis
John T. Davis
Western Maryland changes take effect with No 1 moved up
The Western Maryland schedule changes start today. Cumberland is largely unaffected. Train No 1 arrives Cumberland at 10 30 am, fifteen minutes earlier than before. Trains 9 and 10 will be discontinued only between Hagerstown and Baltimore. on the West Virginia division they continue between Cumberland and Elkins. Terminal timetable control moves from Hagerstown to Cumberland.
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Western
List of Unclaimed Letters in Cumberland Postoffice
Period ending April 14. Advertised letters include Frank Boyland Miss Edith Bricker Mrs L J Casey Miss Eva Chapman Harlett Carothers Denenice Cyrande Mrs C E K Donald M T Dauty Mrs Fred Davis Simoneene Francesco Elliott C Harding P 7 Higgins Mrs Martha Shnmler Chas Holland Henry Jones M C Kitzer Robert Littl J A McCormack Phill J Morgan S H Peddicord C B Pierry Frances H Reed Mrs M Shines John Vassele Fred A Walker Miss Marguerite Walsh Phil Water Chas H H Wolfe John Webb Julia Waisner Miss EE C Wichardad Abe Williams Lucy Wonders Relana Young Chas L Yantz.
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Cumberland
Postoffice
Frank Boyland
Edith Bricker
L. J. Casey
Eva Chapman
Harlett Carothers
Denenice Cyrande
C. EK. Donald
M. T. Dauty
Fred Davis Simoneene Francesco
Elliott C. Harding
Higgins
Martha Shnmler
Chas
R. Holland
Henry Jones
M. C. Kitzer
Robert Littl
J. A. McCormack
Phill J. Morgan
S. H. Peddicord
C. B. Pierry
Frances H. Reed
M. Shines
John Vassele
Fred A. Walker
Marguerite Walsh
Phil Water
Traveling salesman indicted in case tied to suicide
Morgantown April 15 On information from Mrs. John Hilliard sister of Miss Sue Christner Monongalia county grand jury indicted W P Christopher a traveling salesman on a statutory charge He allegedly married Miss Kissner of Connellsville who later died by taking bichloride of mercury after learning of a second wife He was arrested at Charleston and while en route to Fairmont swallowed bichloride tablets and was hospitalized for weeks
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Morgantown
W. Va
John Hilliard
Sue Christner
W. P. Christopher
Monongalia County
Grand Jury
Christopher
Kissner
Connellsville
Charleston
Fairmont
Foot splinter injures employee at Footer's Dye Works
Mildred Tien nell, 21, an employee on Footer's Dye Works fourth floor, stepped on a splinter several inches long near her toe. The splinter extended toward her heel and required minor operation. She was taken home to 40 Race Street and the splinter was removed. she rests today, still in some pain.
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Footer’s Dye Works
Mildred Tiennell
Littlefield
Miss Tichnell
Race Street
McMullen Bros to Host Unusual Shoe Sale Event
An upcoming Saturday sale at McMullen Bros promises greatly reduced prices on high quality shoes. The ad hints the event will be explained in detail in the next day or two.
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McMullen Bros
Guthrie Exonerated After West Virginia Asylum Probe
State Board of Control in Charleston West Virginia announced the investigation into charges of neglect of duty brought by G H Sayer against Superintendent L V Guthrie of the West Virginia Asylum has been completed and Guthrie is exonerated.
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State Board of Control
Charleston
W. Va
G. H. Sayer
L. V. Guthrie
West Virginia Asylum
Dr. Guthrie
Unusual Lunacy Jury Verdict
The jury examining Conrad Rudolph at his wife and son's request declined to find him insane. It recommended the court take action for the protection of the defendant's property.
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Conrad Rudolph
Marquette Social Dances to Resume
The Marquette Social Club will resume dances with the first event on Wednesday evening April 22. Advertisement.
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Marquette Social
Marquette Social Club
Hartung Case Dismissed In Baltimore Court
The Hartung case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for injuries crossing Baltimore street was decided in court. Judge Henderson directed a verdict for the defendant after brief testimony, Hartung claimed permanent injuries and $5,000 damages. Attorneys for both sides are listed.
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Henry T. Hartung
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore Street
Circuit Court
Henderson
Hartung
William E. McHugh
J. Philip Roman
George A. Pearce
Fuel conservation meetings held along Baltimore and Ohio lines
A letter from A W Thompson third vice president prompts fuel saving talks in yards and shops. Lectures by fuel experts educate engineers firemen and hostlers on conserving coal steam and heat, aiming to save thousands of dollars yearly.
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Baltimore & Ohio System
A. W. Thompson
Coyle Bros Open New Store on Baltimore Street
Coyle Bros. are ready for business in their new store at 123 Baltimore Street. They will serve their old customers and a growing list of new patrons. The stock covers up to date furniture and household goods, and fair business methods promise “once a customer always a customer.”
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Coyle Bros
Baltimore Street
Local couples listed from West Virginia and Pennsylvania
Jesse Carl Snyder and Ethel Lillian McDonald both of Okonoko West Virginia Benjamin F. Corbin and Hazel Daw son both of Keyser West Virginia Lester Clawson Lichtenfels and Ethel Selson both of Robinson Pennsylvania
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Jesse Carl Snyder
Ethel Lillian McDonald
Okonoko
W. Va
Benjamin F. Corbin
Hazel Dawson
Keyser
Lester Clawson Lichtenfels
Ethel Selson
Robinson, Pa
Church Plans Unison Meeting With Mountain Conference
The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Bedford Street German Lutheran Church arranged events for a May 8 Mountain Conference gathering in the church Sunday school rooms. Notables like Mrs. D. W. Boughman of Uniontown and Mrs. Neibel Africa will address the conference alongside Mrs. A. P. Bair of Williamsport on mission work in India.
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Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Bedford Street
German Lutheran Church
Mountain Conference
The
Missionary Society
D. W. Boughman
Uniontown
Neibel
Africa
A. P. Bair
Williamsport
India
Alpine Easter Dance Invites Dancers for Friday
The Alpine Club invites members to a Friday Easter dance at SS Peter and Paul’s Hall from 8 30 to 11 30 with a full orchestra. Separately in Sacred Heart Church Washington this evening Leo Downey an engineer with Maryland State Road Commission will wed Theresa Waters daughter of Mr and Mrs John Waters. Also weddings occurred today and Sunday in Keyser and Frostburg with several local residents in attendance.
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The
Alpine Club
SS. Peter & Paul’s Hall
Leo Thomas Downey
Maryland State Road Commission
Theresa Waters
John O. Waters
Sacred Heart Church
Washington
William Ryan
Keyser
W. Va
Ida Broadwater
Frostburg
Eckhart Methodist Episcopal Church
John A. Gross
Indentures and Admin Actions In Orphans Court
The court admitted several indentures including those of Margaret Boyle and Madeline Karch eval. George R. Daisy filed an inventory and sale order for George M. Deetz estate. John Farrady granted letters of administration on Margaret Friel’s estate. Anthony Glick’s guardian Catherine Glick settled his third account. court adjourned to Friday April 17 at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Karcheval
George R. Daisy
George M. Deetz
John Farrady
Margaret Friel
Catherine Glick
Anthony Glick
Margaret Louisa Glick
Real Estate Transfers Cumberland Parcels In Beall and Weber Streets
Walter M. Hughes and wife transfer land on Weber Street Cumberland to John J. Conley and wife for a sum around six dollars. Frederick N. Zihlman and wife and Peter G. Cowden and wife transfer land on Beall Street Cumberland to Edward M. Heber for a sum around ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Hughes
John J. Conley
Weber Street
Cumberland
Frederick N. Zihlman
Peter G. Cowden
Edward M. Heber
Beall Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benedict
W. MM
Martinsburg
Thomas M. Turner
Paul H. Martin
William A. Gard
J. R. Poland
John Russler
John T. Wolford
John H. Lemon
E. Boyd Faulkner
Downey—Waters
Hampstead—Wossler
Pinkney Hampstead
Maysville
Lottie Vossler
Babb
Frank H. Babb
Amelia Rodenhauser
Herndon
Troy
Ross Herndon
Miss Troy
W. H. Melriwee
M. H. Keen
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ryan —Broadwater
Orphan’s Court
Margaret Boyle
Ray
Borden
S. & H. Green
Wall Paper and Stationery
North Centre Street
Cumberland, Md
John Paul
H. P
Motor Car Sales CO
Cor. Harrison and
George Streets
Cumberland, Maryland
C. C. Frederick, Mer
Howard & Billmyer
Lars
Cuffs
Cumberland Laundry
N. Mechanic St
John A. Bopp
P. O. Box
John C Wolford
South Liberty ST
F. F. Lockenott
Louis Stein
Fice
North Centre St
Ceh
Columbia April Records
J. P. Wiesel
Baltimore Strebaxt
Agency For Service
Walsh Building Telephone
Habig Brothers
N. Centre St
Habig & Stegmaier
L. M. Kenniston
Meg
Centre St
W. A. Spruill
Baltimore and
Liberty Streets
Bath
Allegany
Third National Bank Bldg
Gabardines
Maire
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