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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1915

Page

2

Nearby Mayor Refused to Sign Levy

A local mayor refused to sign a proposed levy, triggering a political dispute in nearby communities. Officials planned further discussions as residents awaited clarifications on funding and public services.

Town Council signs levy. Mayor withholds

In a special session last night the council signed the city levy to settle Mrs. Ida Thomas's claim lost by the city, but Mayor Stern refused to sign. Attorneys J. Philip Roman and William K. McHugh attended for Mrs. Thomas. The court's likely action remained uncertain.

Ida Thomas Stern J. Philip Roman William KE. McHugh

Local Hospital Notes and Community Movements

Readable items include patients at Miners Hospital with various illnesses and recoveries, a marriage at the First Baptist Church in Cumberland, a Frostburg Glee Club concert at the Normal School, business trip return, and funeral arrangements for Mrs. William Jack. Community events feature Civic Club and Reading Circle meetings, church class exchanges, and an Isle of Nod extravaganza for hospital funds.

W. Cunningham Mount Pleasant Miss Walsh Stauffer Frostburg Cumberland R. Walsh Walsh William Bone W. H. Harvey Ella May Schilling Joseph Schilling Cumberland Street First Baptist Church, Cumberland Herbert F. Loomis Edgar Harvey Isabella Kennison Y. M. C. A. Glee Club Frederick Foster Snow Frostburg Normal School Frostburg Teachers' Reading Circle State Normal School Isle of Nod Lyric Theatre Miner's Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary Hospital J. G. Hoffman New York Lyceum Bureau

Cumberland Press urges prompt delivery updates

Midland bureau asks subscribers to notify their representative immediately if paper delivery is not prompt. The notice credits Carl C. Firle as the Cumberland Press contact and urges prompt action to maintain service.

Bureau of the Cumberland Press Yaste Joseph Baumann Representative Bureau of Cumberland Press Carl C. Firle Bureau of the Cumberland Press R. A. Hoffmeister The

Lent Services and Social Events Highlight Local Notice

Lent begins with special St Josephs Catholic Church services on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Cardinal Gibbons orders observance rules read by Rev James Quinn. Paradise Social Club hosts last dance before Lent. Ward’s Opera House held a masquerade by Ladies Auxiliary to Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mine No 8 wreck damages tracks after engine 23 jumped the C P road. Alice Atkinson hosted a friendly gathering with songs and red green decor.

William Jack St. Michaels Catholic Church Jack Ladies Auxiliary Order of Hibernans St. Joseph’s Catholic Church James Quinn Cardinal Gibbons Louis R. Stickney Ward Ladies’ Auxiliary Order of Hiibernians Poland Consolidation Coal Company Alice Atkinson Alice Kenney Home Sweet Home Bernadette Stakem Annie Mary Manley Rosary Alice Kenny Lorrette Reilly Rosaleen Stakem Alice Agnes Atkinson George Eichhorn Pet

Eckhart Baseball Seeks New Leaders After Paring Roster

Eckhart plans to defend the season with additions Rose Donahue and Marchynski and will elect a manager and officers at a February 23 meeting. Eckhart beat Allegany 43 to 11 in basketball with lineup details and a Grother officiating. Also noted are a turkey supper by the Red and Gun Club, Jeffries Orchestra engagement, a Polish ball at Polish hall, and injuries illnesses to George Mitchell and Joseph McMullen.

Rose Donahue Marchynski Eckhart Allegany Hamilton Milton Stevens Raney Dowden Bruner Busby Logsdon Bennett Grother Red and Gun Club Eagle Building Jeffries George Mitchell Joseph McMullen P. W. Conroy

Keyser Building Boom Predicted in Spring

In Keyser prospects look favorable for extensive new construction this spring. Two large business houses will rise once weather allows, alongside a dormitory project and a potential big house planned by the Board of Education, signaling a busy period ahead. The silk mill, Patchett Woolen Mills, Richardson Furniture, and Potomac Pottery also run steadily. Eastern Star will host a musical and light refreshments February 19 at Masonic Hall. A United Brethren revival reports 119 conversions and 48 baptisms Sunday as Rev. R. G. Hammond’s group continues through the week.

Keyser Board of Education Patchett Woolen Mills Richardson Furniture Company Potomac Pottery Eastern Star Ladies of the Order Masonic Hall Markwood Building United Brethren Church R. G. Hammond M. H. Keen Mineral Street

Westernport Council Meets in Regular Session

The Westernport Council met in regular session last night with Mayor M. J. Ward and Clerk O. H. Bruce presiding. Present were Councilmen Harry Smith, Chas. Tenry, John Rankin, and Roy Harrison. O. B. Fazenbaker complained of low pressure.

Westernport Council M. J. Ward O. H. Bruce Harry Smith Chas. Tenry John Rankin Roy Harrison O. B. Fazenbaker

New A L Ump Has Played and Umped for a Long Time

Dick Nallin is named the new American league umpire, after a career as an indicator in the International and Connecticut State leagues and four years of umpiring in Connecticut and the International circuits. Born in Scranton, Pa, he graduated from Villanova College where he won fame as an all around athlete.

Dick” Nallin Nallin Connecticut Scranton Villa Nova College

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