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.
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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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