Death of Washington man killed by train near Green Ridge
Ernest Myers of Washington D C was struck by passenger train No 22 near Green Ridge station on the Western Maryland Railway and died. His body lay unreported all night until the coroner took charge. The letter found shows three months pay and a destitute wife. Meyer carried a dressed turkey and a white French poodle uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Myers
Washington, D. C
Green Ridge
Western Maryland Railway
Louis Stein
Paw Paw
W. Va
Myers
Baltimore and Ohio
West Virginia
Potomac River
Meyers
Court rules premium on wheel bonds unlawful for school board
Judge Robert R N Henderson held that the $2218.10 premium on the $660000 wheel bonds cannot be recovered by the school board. Legislature limited the money to 60000 for the school, making it unlawful for county to pay more. County will pay the premium on 1915 interest. case tried a week ago with George Henderson for the school board and Walter Capper for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert RN. Henderson
Henderson
George Henderson
Walter C. Capper
Portugal Votes to Join England in War Effort
Lisbon December 23 The Portu gal Chamber of Deputies votes to prepare joining England in the war against Germany after another attack by Germany on Angola. Colonial Secretary announces the latest aggression in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Chamber of Deputies
England
Germany
Portugese
Angola
Glass plant begins operations employing 700 men
Kane Dec 23 Seven hundred men who had been out of work for two months were hired as the American Plate Glass Company plant in James City opened at full capacity. The company reports enough orders to run for eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
T.a
American Plate Glass Company
James City
Stars Take Two of Three in South nd Bowling Showdown
The Stars defeated the Giants in two of three matches in the South nd Bowling League. Team scores show Stars 490 544 535 totaling 1569 while Giants posted 534 622 666 for 1622.
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The
Stars
Giants
Smith
Pat King
Kine
Christmas greetings fill Cumberland streets with travelers
Numerous residents and visitors travel to spend Christmas in Cumberland and nearby towns. Names include Miss Sarah Smith of Hanover Street, Mrs. Walter Scott Weaver of Reading, Miss Myrtle Smith of Columbia Street, Capt. and Mrs. Daniel Lechliter, and many others visiting relatives in Piedmont Washington Lonaconing Baltimore and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott Weaver
Reading
Conrad Frey
Myrtle Smith
Columbia Street
Philadelphia
Daniel T. Lechliter
New York City
Piedmont
Charles Barnard
Washington
William McMillan
Lonaconing
Gertrude Belcher
Gertrude
Christmas Holiday Notices At Maryland Bank
Bank listings note holiday closings on Friday and Saturday including Christmas Day. Official notices reference United States and Cumberland Maryland locations with dates near December 22 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zens National Bank
United Sitory
Cumberland
Chri
Y M C A Loses To Savage Athletic Club Five
The Savage Athletic Club of Mt Savage defeated the Y M C A five on the local floor by 24 to 22 in a fiercely contested game last night. Two Y M C A regulars were sidelined by prior injuries. The first half ended 14 to 13, with rough play and several stoppages to settle disputes. Field goals credited Keller Matulwich Somerville Nicholson C Graham Houck J Graham Schaffer Reidler. Referee Grant Macfarlane Umpire Hin er.
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Savage Athletic Club
Mt. Savage
Sdeether
Hiner
Houck
Matulwich J. Graham
Baxley
Ceith
Inter-State Doctors Institute Promises Nonsurgical Cures
Leading doctors in Cumberland advertise a nationwide Inter-State Doctors Institute on North Liberty Street offering non surgical treatment and home prepared medicines. They claim rapid cures for chronic nerve, heart, liver, kidney, digestive, and other ailments with offices open daily and limited Sunday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cumberland
North
Liberty Street
I Y
Our Specialists Institute
West Virginia Arts of
Pennsylvania
Pep
Lonaconing First Team Beats Lonaconing Juniors in Exhibition
In Midland Ward's Opera House Lonaconing first team defeated Lonaconing Juniors 52 to 21 in an exhibition basketball game. Referee Durst and early local matchups highlighted the event as Midland seeks pointer practice for its new team.
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Midland
Lonaconing
Lonaconing Janiorg
Ward
Opera House
Lonaconing A. C. Lonaconing Jrs
Stafford
Eis
Gallagher McKenty
Cee A
Stewart Thompson
Roche Aes
Peale Scott Ee
C. J. Stewart
E. le Beene
Clark
McKenty
Spear
Thompson
Gallagher
A. Stewart
Pell
Scott
Durst
Stars
Crescents
Lunch Ads at Washi Lunch Room for Shoppers
An advertisement notes a Washi Lunch Room offering quick meals for shoppers and visitors. The blurb highlights readiness and convenience for those on the go during shopping visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Two Colored Women To Face Court In Allegany Jail
Mary Preston and Bettie Collier, both colored, will be tried in the Allegany County Jail by Magistrate Heck this afternoon. Held on a charge of habitual disorderliness, they allegedly robbed a local man Monday night in Primrose alley, with $25 stolen and $10 hidden on Preston for use as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Preston
Bettie Collier
Allegany County
Heck
Primrose Alley
Preston
Friendsville Highs Beat Lonaconing 27 to 17 in Exciting Clash
Lonaconing Central High School lost to Friendsville High School by 27 to 17 on Monday night. Stars for Lonaconing were Yaste and Durst while Durst led Friendsville with four field goals and four freethrows. Referee Alexander Tennant and umpire Holmes officiated. game played in Friendsville.
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Lonaconing
Central High
Friendsville
Yaste
Durst
Coney
Lonaconing Friendsville
Eee Vyaste
Lees Ss
Bats
Eee
Richar
Ata
Richards
Guard
Custer
Kamp
Alexander Tennant
Holmes
Fire razes residence of Harry Davis at Oldtown
A house blaze destroyed Harry Davis’s home in Oldtown early yesterday. The rapid fire overwhelmed the small town’s ability to fight it, and the loss is reported to be heavy but partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Burts
Oldtown
Harry Davis
Streett Cakes Promises Quality Christmas Fruit Cakes
Streett advertises quality fruit cakes for Xmas made with best materials. They claim mastery in sponge cakes and Streett’s delicious cake with guarantees of quality. Store hours extend to 10 p m and phone 670. Bat fe lunch div envisioned for Washington Lunch Room.
Gillen Brewing Co stockholders to meet in Cumberland Md
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Gillen Brewing Co of Allegany county will be held at the office at Market street and Wills Creek Cumberland Md on Monday January 11 1914 at 11 o clock a m for the election of six directors to serve for one year or until their successors are qualified and for other business as may be brought before the meeting WM P RIZER Secretary De 23 30 Ja 5 11
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Gillen,Brewing Co
Allegany County
War era Christmas Dinner Planned at Wanhton Lunch Room
A special Christmas dinner event has been arranged at Wanthon Lunch Room, featuring a bundled menu and standard components. Details are limited due to partial OCR text, but the notice confirms a community meal for the wartime period.
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Washington
Son
Warner Christa Istmas
Ngton
Esa
Missing man Alexander Shute found in Jacksonville Florida
Alexander F Shute who had been missing for about six weeks was located in Jacksonville Florida per a telegram to his uncle Peter E Wright who led the search A $100 reward had stood for information and the nationwide effort included post cards and police notices Shute is a married case proprietor living on Pork street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander F. Shute
Jacksonville
Fla
Peter E. Wright
Schute
O. K
Harry Marshall
Wright
Shhute
Florida
Marshall
Prisoners Freed Tomorrow in City Declares Hummelshime
Police Commissioner Hummelshime issues order noon today releasing all city prisoners tomorrow evening as a Christmas gift. Governor Cole Blease seen at a disadvantage as this drastic clemency move stirs local reaction and concerns about informing inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhauer
Hummelshime
Obituary and funeral notices for Himmelwright and others
The funeral of George S Himmelwright, 66, who died suddenly, will be held tomorrow. he was longtime sexton of the First Baptist church. Survived by wife, son William Baldwin, a grandson and a granddaughter. Also note Lucio Caporole infant buried today at St. Patrick's cemetery. Colley Rice, 68, died last night six miles out Valley road. funeral tomorrow at 1 from home. John C Wolford, funeral director. A reception and program of moving pictures with Santa Claus follow in the afternoon and evening, with about 1560 attendees expected.
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Ethel Wolfe
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Samuel Emmett
William McAleer
Elkins
William Long
George L. Lone
Green Street
St. Fidelis College
The
Capuchins
Herman, Pa
Baltimore and Ohio
Hubert Brookman
Herman
Frank J. Brookman
Vincent Bergman
Karl Maukert
St. Fidelic College
George H. Carpenter
Cumberland
Evans
Winchester
J. Henry Wintermoyer
Martinsburg
George Clark
Mervel
Westernport
Hannah Lewis
Cedar Grove
Martha Tibbetts
West Penn
Connellsville
Bloomington
Jesse Mason
Hyndman
South End
C. D. Maxwell
Garrett, Ind
Claude Dillon
Stewart Avenue
St. Mary’s Heights
C. V. VanMeter
Winnipeg
Can
R. C. Levick
Ethel
C. E. Margerum
Sparrows Point
Russell L. Rice
C. G. Jamison
R. A. Renfro
Shepherdstown
W. Va
M. H. Adams
Harrison Street
B. Adams
George H. Robinette
Consolidation Coal Company
Jenkins, Ky
W. H. Robinette
G. S. Himmelwright
George S. Himmelwright
Glenn Street
First Baptist Church
William Baldwin
Himmelwright
Lucio Caporole
Augustus Caporole
Oak Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Colley Rice
Valley Road
R. Hahne
Baltimore
John C. Wolford
Santa Claus
Tommy
Mother Goose
Little Red Riding Hood
Scotland
Edinburgh
Christmas Treat At B C Y M C A Draws Many Children
More than 500 children attended the first section of the entertainment and Christmas treat at the B and C Y M C A this afternoon, with about 1,500 expected to attend the overall event.
Streett Cake Ad Promises Quality and Late Hours
An advertisement touts Streett as the master of quality cakes with the promise of delicious items including Streett's P ind Cake. It notes the shop operates until 10 p.m. and invites customers to visit for fresh goods the next day.
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COARD
Portugal
OUR Victrola Club
Club
Victor Victrola
Victrola Iv
Victrola VI
Victrola XI
Victrola IX
Victrola
W. F. Frederick Piano CO
Baltimore St. Cumberland, Md
Sarah Smith
Hanover Street
Johnstown, Pa
Y.M.C.A
S. A.C
Stars and Crescents
Washington Laugh Room
Red Sox
Braves
Cubs
Naps
Pirates
Reds
Cardinals
Yanks
Boston
Dee
Massachusetts
Highway Commission
P. Polonis
Atkinson
Cunningham Eenee
Ewer
Briner Dick
Brown
Ans
Campbell Sere
H. Cunningham
Kirby Eae
Business Personals
Woolfe
Liberty St
Hone
R. Or Glisan
C. C. Bogeder
Delilm
City Meat Market
North Centre Street
M. I
Stegmaier
Baltimore Street
Dr. C. Hobell
Frederick Street
O'Hara's
Arlington Hotel
Delitt
Gclar Packer
Dugan Glass Company
Ashington
Stockholders’ Meeting
Sateed
York St
Miller’s
N. M Street
J. W. Snyder
Pennsyl
N. Mechenical Md
Lotel
Mechanic Street
Oneton
Lee Kesner
Water St. Keyser
S. Smallwood Street
Kean
Centre Street
Ann St
Bedford Street
Decatur Street
New Creek
Keyser
Alexander Shute
Ukase
Cole Blease
South Carolina
Ifunmelshime
Washington Land Room
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