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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1914

Page

8

Minister Believed Killed in Lake Shore Train Wreck

Cleveland, April 17. The unidentified man killed in a Lake Shore wreck at West Park on April 8 is believed to be Rev. Louis Palmonte of Milwaukee who vanished April 1 from Westville near Danville TK after a heated fight over wet and dry factions. Descriptions match the minister’s age height weight and hair. The morgue body matches except eye color.

Cleveland West Park Louis Patmonte Milwaukee Westville Danville Palmonte

Wills Mountain Sanitarium Readied for May Opening

J Elbert Chappell former Maryland legislator from Gilnret county and Dr H Strachan oversee Wills Mountain Sanitarium as repairs finish for an opening about May 1. The facility will treat nervous disorders and cocaine morphine and whisky addictions. The name remains unchanged at a site famed for its scenic beauty and ideal location.

J. Elbert Chappell Membe Maryland Gilnrett County H. Strachan Wills Mountain

Passover Feast Concluded With Temple Service

The Jewish Passover ends today with the final service at ten o'clock in the Union Street temple. Rabbi 'sron spoke on deliverance of the Hebrew people and the meaning for today, noting real freedom lies in service and freedom from evil comes by serving God. Friday services follow at four in the synagogue.

Temple Union Street Sron

Pastor Hudgings to Speak at Liberty Theatre Sunday

Pas tor Hudgings of New York City will address the public on Sunday afternoon at three oclock in the Liberty Theatre. The lecture asks Is the World Growing Better and promises a rare treat from a lecturer noted for his long familiarity with the Bible.

Liberty Theatre Pastor Hudgings New York City Hudgings

Greek Easter Observed On Sunday

Greek churches in Holy Week prepare for Easter Day marking the Feast of the Resurrection. The Greek Easter follows the Julian calendar while Latin Easter uses the Gregorian. Latin Easter was celebrated last Sunday by Roman Catholics and various Protestant denominations.

BAPTISTS PLAN BIG REVIVAL CAMPAIGN

The First Baptist Church Bedford Street plans evangelistic meetings starting Sunday morning and continuing nightly for at least two weeks led by Dr. A. J. Fristoe. Cottage prayer meetings have been held, up to four per night, in anticipation of the revival.

First Baptist Church Bedfordtreet A. J. Fristoe

Washington Camp P S of A to hear Heaps at Grace Church

Members of Washington Camp No 62 P S of A are urged to meet April 19 at 7 15 PM at the I C O F Hall on Virginia Avenue to march with Camp 96 to Grace M E Church for a lecture by Hon William Jas Heaps State Secretary and Milton University president titled The Book of Books the public is invited by order J W Kors, President U S Grant Hanks, R S

Washington Virginia Avenue M. E. Church William Jas. Heaps Milton University of J. W. Korns U. S. Grant Hanks R. S

Lichtenstein's Pharmacy Special Offer Adjourns

Special notice from Lichtenstein's Pharmacy offers a free bottle of Mary Garden Schet Powder to purchasers of Mary Garden Talecum. A separate advertisement invites all to hear W. K. Hudgings, the Boy Preacher of America, next Sunday at 3 p.m. in the LéAberty Theatre.

W. K. Hudgings LéAberty Theatre Apltat

Trolley and Electric Light Merger Signed

Governor Goldsborough signed a batch of laws including the merger of Edison Electric Illuminating Company and Cumberland Electric Railway. Also approved were the Eastern Shore Anti-Shipping Liquor law for Shore counties, the Workmen's Compensation act with a special pen, creation of the State Tax Commission, and three health bills on sanitary districts water purity and factory inspection. Local measures include Cumberland Savings Bank charter amendment Youghiogheny Power Company charter selling cigarettes to minors juror selection in Garrett county and Allegany tuberculosis commission.

Goldsborough Edison Electric Illuminating Company Cumberland Electric Railway Cecil Hammond Howard County J. Walter Lord Govenor State Tax Commission Henry F. Baker Cumberland Savings Bank Youghiogheny Power Company Garrett County Allegany County Tuberculosis Commission

Carroll maimed in shafting likely to recover

Late reports from Western Maryland Hospital say Harry Carroll 21, son of William Carroll Cresaptown, injured yesterday at Honest Furniture Works when clothing caught on a pulley in a shaft. Surgeons amputated his right arm at the shoulder. initial reports suggested a fatal outcome.

Western Maryland Hospital Harry Carroll Honest Furniture Works Caroll Wiliam Carroll Cresaptown Carroll Secon

Cumberland Moose Install Officers for Coming Year

Cumberland Lodge No. 271 Loyal Order of Moose last night installed new officers led by Dictator Charles J. Cumisky and Vice Dictator W. W. Love. I. D. Boyd installed the officers and Clarence L. Burnett gave remarks. The group plans a May 4 dedication parade and public viewing in the new Smallwood street building on May 4 and 5.

Cumberland Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Charles J. Cumisky W. W. Love George W. Mehlberh William F. McBride A. J. Dawson J. H. Myers F. H. Smith J. F. Forebeck F. A. Frey H. L. Snider William M. Dean House F. W. Kalmbach Charles E. Rosenberger J. W Doherty M. J. Simmons I. D. Boyd Clarence L. Burnett Pittsburg Grand Lodge Moose Smallwood Street

Senator Speicher Receives Four Psycheon Horses from Belgium

State Senator Harvey W. Speicher of Accident Garrett County received four fine Psycheon horses from Belgium none valued at $4,000 each. The Belgium dealer called them the finest horses shipped to America.

Harvey W. Speicher Accident Garrett County Belgium America

Public lecture at Liberty Theatre Sunday at 3 p m

Announcement promotes a free lecture by a speaker from America at the Liberty Theatre this Sunday at 3 p m. Audience is invited to attend with friends. no collection will be taken.

America Liberty Theatre

Government to compel witnesses in railway company probe

Joseph W. Folk of the Interstate Commerce Commission seeks indictments under the compulsory testimony act against Samuel Hemmingway president of the Second National Bank of New Haven and Samuel Morehouse for refusing to testify about the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad relations with the Billard Company. Federal grand jury began examining witnesses yesterday with promises from Henry V Whipple and Edward E Fields to testify and produce papers.

Washington Joseph W. Folk Interstate Commerce Commission United States Wilson Samuel Hemmingway Second National Bank of News Haven Samuel Morehouse Atorney New York New Haven and Hartford Billard Company Federal Grand Jury Folk Henry Stoddard New York Henry V. Whipple Merchants Bank of New Haven Edward E. Fields New York Road

Special meeting of Cumberland farmers club

George R. Wheeler chair of Cumberland Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Division calls a 2 o clock afternoon meeting at City Hall auditorium. He urges cooperation to secure a state demonstration agent to be permanently located here to aid farmers in selecting crops best suited to local soils.

George R. Wheeler Chamber of Commerce City Hall August Stabler Department of Agriculture Wheeler Dem Cumberland

Condemning Land for New Railroad Near Martinsburg

A condemnation jury viewed the Standard Lime and Stone tract near Martinsburg to assess damages for the proposed Williamsport Nessle Martinsburg Railroad spur of the Western Maryland. Judge R. W. Dailey sat as special judge with attorney Benjamin A. Richmond for the railroad company.

Standard Lime & Stone Company Martinsburg Williamsport, Nessle & Martinsburg Railroad Company Maryland R. W. Dailey Romney W. Va Benjamin A. Richmond

Ships May Use Oil in Mexican Waters

Secretary Daniels ordered the Pacific fleet to Mexico with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt in San Francisco coordinating admin duties. Roosevelt will base at San Diego as reserve vessels are gathered. Oil prospects in Oklahoma may supply ships if coal remains scarce.

Washington D. C Daniels Roosevelt San Francisco Administration San Diego Oklahoma

Martinsburg hosts B of LE 10 meet for L E railroad union

The Martinsburg division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans a two day convention May 20 and 21 at Thornwood Hall. Representatives from across the B&O system attend with many engineers, including national officials, and a bid for Grand Chief Stone.

le Martinsburg Locomotive FE Yrioeers Cumberland Thornwood Hall

The Boy Preacher of America at Liberty Theatre

W F Hudgings known as The Boy Preacher of America speaks Sunday at 3 p m at Liberty Theatre. Thinking people are urged to attend and bring friends.

His Dream Realized Wear-Fyer Hosiery Offer

Advertisement from WBRAR-EVER HOSIERY COMPANY of Dayton Ohio promotes a limited time deal: six pairs of 35c value guaranteed hose plus one pair of Paradise Garters for one dollar postpaid. Claims seam-free knit, durable fit, and six months wear or a free replacement.

Wbrar-Ever Hosiery Company Dayton Ohio

Pursued Wife With Shotgun On Street Incident

R C Shipley of Haley Street fired a double barreled shotgun at his wife last night driving her from their home. He was overpowered by four men and taken to the police station for a hearing before Justice Heck. Shotgun to be used as evidence. neighbors heard the screams. Mrs Shipley and Mrs Clay O Neil were taken to the station as witnesses but returned home with promise to attend today’s hearing.

R. C. Shipley Haley Justice Heck Promiseg

Golden wedding of the Brownings celebrated at Lake Brown

Former State Senator and Mrs. R Browning of Lake Brown Garrett County celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. All their children return home for the event with many relatives in Allegany and Garrett Counties. Senator Browning is a descendant of a noted pioneer family.

R. Browning Lake Brown Garrett County Allegany Garrett Browning

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THINK Wills Mt, Sanitarium Baptists Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy Mexico B. OF W. F. Hudgings Boy Preacher of America Evening Press Fyer Borden S. & H. Green Wall Paper and Stationery North Centre Street Cumberland, Md Sweet Peas John Paul Motor Car Sales CO Cor. Harrison and George Streets Cumberland, Maryland C. C. Frederick, Mer Howard & Billmyer the Brownings P. O. Box Lars and Cuffts Cumberland Laundry N. Mechanic St John C Wolford South Liberty ST F. F. Lockenott Louis Stein North Centre St J. P. Wiesel Baltimore Street THE Agency For Service Walsh Building Telephone New Buiding Habig Brothers N. Centre St Habig & Stegmaier Oxfords A. Spruill Baltimore and Liberty Streets Beall Street Third National Bank Bldg Rosenbaum Gabardines Wu Poplins Maire
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