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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
2
The newly elected mayor and council will meet next Monday evening to induction into office. The council consists of a rat, a Citizens party member, and two Republicans, all elected on platforms of equitable assessments and greater economy in town affairs. An expert suggested a Semer's Unit System for valuation. opinions vary, but many endorse the plan.
The Windsor Hotel is reshaping its lobby desk on George street and repurposing spaces. The Balti more street hallway becomes a barber shop area once run by Frances Kentner. Rooms formerly used for bar and barbershop will host a first class dining room operating day and night. The front veranda is remodeled. Mine Host Mullaney manages changes along with farm duties at Windsor Hill.
The Fannon building on Main Street, fireproof and largely locally sourced, should be ready for occupancy around May 1. Enamel painted bricks were produced by Ramsay Enameled Brick Co. and fireproof partition blocks by Union Mining Co. A Pink Tea Tonight by Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the day school room.
The Warn family held a reunion at the residence with guests including Fatkin, Bennett, Porter, Warn, Weisenborn and others from Frostburg, Sunnyside Farm, and local areas. Smallpox fears eased with only one case and no further infections. Maritime notes report two Pichart youths among bluejackets near Mexican waters under Admiral Badger. A child injured by an auto remains in critical condition, and James Mair and William Haberlam are noted as ill or injured. Charles Evans Jr. sails to compete in the U S amateur championship in May. Two horses offered for sale by the National Standard Tee team Co.
Miss Katie Flynn daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Flynn and James Logsdon of Chicago were married at St Marys Catholic Church this morning by Rev Joseph P Nolan assisted by Rev Dr W R Wedderspoon of Washington D C The ceremony was performed in Lonaconing Maryland Central High School will host a lecture by W R Wedderspoon Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush to aid the public school exhibit May 22 Proceeds go toward exhibit costs Lonaconing Civic Club delegates Mary Hetz and Mrs Samuel Murphy returned from Baltimore where they joined the State Federation of Womens Clubs of Maryland Miss Margaret Boyd returned from Potomac Manor West Virginia where she stayed with her sister Mrs George Albright
St James Episcopal Church members seek to raise funds from 1500 to 2000 dollars for church edifice enhancements. Court proceedings opened in Keyser with the Kamen Co versus Bannister piano case on appeal from the Justice docket. Public schools in Piedmont to close Friday for the scholastic year. Local residents travel to Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia for visits and trips.
Omaha April 28 A hearing is to be held today on the city attorney’s demand that the street railway company post a bond to reimburse patrons who have paid more than a quarter fare since the ordinance was to take effect two weeks ago. Buyer call National Standard Ice Cream Co. at 106 to 110 N Centre St. Apritf.
General Gustavo Maas orders evacuation of Vera Cruz as U S Navy arrives. Mees's wife and daughter are sheltered by U S troops and handed to General Carona. An officer escorts Charge O'Shaughnessy from Mexico City to Vera Cruz amid the tense transfer.
Charles C. Brake a former Western Maryland freight conductor aged 41 died of heart failure at his Hagerstown home. A year earlier he survived a collision between two freight trains near Cahill east of Little Orleans and remained unable to work. He was found buried in wreckage with a fractured collarbone and sprained ankle. He returned home Friday and collapsed after entering the house. He leaves a widow and parents Mr and Mrs Israel Brake of Edenville Pennsylvania.
The general safety committee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad met at Keyser with Major J. G. Pangborn chairing. Members urged strict observance of safety first rules and asked employees to report any irregularities to correct dangerous conditions and reduce accidents.
The West Virginia Coal Mining Institute will hold its semiannual meeting in Cumberland on June 2 3 and 4. Prof E N Zern of the School of Mines at the University of West Virginia said the event aims to discuss practical mining topics. Organizers expect over 200 attendees from operators, miners, and industry affiliates.
Edgar Mudge, who peppered seven in a dispute over a crap game, was committed to county jail by Police Justice J W Heck for a preliminary hearing on Thursday April 30. Defenders J P Roman and Wm E McHugh were retained. Mudge argues his paroleexpired April 12 and may be held on bond for the October term if true.
A notice declares that statements attributed to Louise Plum are untrue and excuses that the act is to make amends. The signer expresses remorse and intent to correct the record.
A brief buyer inquiry directs contact with National Standard Ice Cream Co at 106 to 110 North Centre Street for purchase details. The note provides no additional context or deadlines.
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