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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1915

Page

6

Churches Call to Prayer and Praise in Many Sermons

Various Cumberland churches schedule Sunday school hours and sermons. Agar Chapel Evangelical, Calvary, Bethel, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First Church Christian Scientist, Kingsley M E, McKendree M E, South Cumberland Baptist Mission, St Pauls English Lutheran, St Stephens Lutheran, St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran, St Marks Reformed, and Catholic parishes announce services, Sunday schools, epworth leagues, and special New Year sermons.

First Church Christian Sientist Cumberland South Centre Street St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Bedford Street C.F. Bergner Weaper W. H. & F. Missionary Society The Altar Society Luther League

Church Services Listed For Sunday Across Town

St Marys Catholic Church and various denominations announce mass times and worship activities across Old Town, Virginia Avenue and South Cumberland. Trinity M E and Trinity Lutheran list Sunday schedules with German and English services, Sunday school and evening sermons.

Seventh der Adventist Woodman’s Mall Trinity Lutheran Church N. Centre Street M. Gillmeier

Jokes About the B and O Ceased by Railroad

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks to end B and O jokes by appealing to New York vaudeville and burlesque managers. It argues jokes mislead the public, noting its trains actually maintain a high schedule-run percentage despite public ridicule.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company New York City

War munitions made here on board ship for Russia

Vancouver reports the Russian volunteer fleet steamer Tamibov arrived from the Orient. After discharging cargo it will load heavy field guns and projectiles manufactured in Pennsylvania. A large cargo of American weapons has already reached Vladivostok and is being rushed to Poland.

Vancouver B. C Tamibov Orient Pennsylvania Vladivostock Poland

Second Trial Date Set in Malcolm Gifford Murder Case

Albany judges schedule the second trial of Malcolm Gifford Jr. for the 1918 murder of Frank J. Clute, a taxi driver. The first trial ended in a jury deadlock. Gifford has remained free on $25,000 bail since July.

Albany N. Y Malcolm Gifford, Jr Frank J. Clute Gifford Liberty Clute Hoowever

Connellsville Coke Output Falls in 1914 Declines 30 Percent

Figures from The Connellsville Courier show 1914 coke production in the Connellsville region at 14 075 638 tons selling for 28 151 276 dollars. The prior two years averaged around 20 million tons annually, with the drop blamed on weak steel demand. Operators expect a rebound as shipments last week rose 19 000 tons over the previous week.

Connellsville

Kentucky Counties Go Dry in Early New Year

Nine Kentucky counties became dry at midnight as liquor licenses expired Thursday night following September votes. Only 15 of 120 counties remain wet. State Prohibition League officers vow to push for statewide prohibition when the Legislature convenes.

Kentucky Lexington State Prohibition League

Death Row Set For Two Executions In New York

A double electrocution is scheduled at the State Prison in Trenton New York early next week likely after midnight tomorrow. The condemned are Griffin J. Johnson convicted of a Burlington County murder and Richard Sparks a 17 year old youth from Monmouth County for killing a man during a failed robbery attempt.

Trenton N. Y Griffin J. Johnson Burlington County Richard Sparks Monmouth County

First New Year's Baby Born in City

The first child born on New Year’s Day is a son born at 2 30 a m to Mr and Mrs PASQUALE DINISOLI of 45 South Mechanic Street The father is a fruit merchant with his brother on Baltimore Street near Mechanic The baby will receive numerous presents.

Pasquale Dinisoli South Mechanic Street Baltimore Street Mechanic

Billy Sunday Arrives in Philadelphia for Ten Week Campaign

Philadelphia greets evangelist Billy Sunday with a rally at Broad Street Station as he begins a ten week campaign. A 20 000 seat tabernacle is set up in Logan Square and plans include two daily turns and morning engagements Sundays team trains him with Jack Cardiff. Philadelphia churches have raised 250000 for expenses though actual costs may be 50000 with collections covering expenses.

Philadelphia Broad Street Billy 19Th Spring Garden Streets Des Moines Sunday Quaker City Big Tabernacle Jack Cardiff Cardiff Logan Square Transportation Committee Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Mr. Sunday

McGraw Property at Deer Park to be Sold

Garrett county sheriff Bert C. Scott seized Colonel John T. McGraw’s property in Maryland. The assets, including seven parcels at Deer Park and the summer home of 57 acres bought from ex Senator Henry G. Davis, will be offered at public sale on January 15 and 16 following action by Union Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore and others. Joseph Leeder, 34, died after slipping on ice while carrying a keg of beer, the impact crushing his skull.

Union Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore Bert C. Scott Garrett County John T. McGraw Grafton W. Va McGraw West Virginia Woodrow Wilson Deer Park Henry G. Davis Steubenville, C Joseph Leeder

War Cries From Mme Schumann-Heink Call Women to End War

The Austrian born prima donna, now a U S resident, declares she would lead a band of women near battle lines to stop the war. She says women worldwide have the power to end the conflict and must take heroic measures as they endure the horrors of war.

Schumann-Heink Mme. Schumann-Heink Austria

Week begins with new governors and legislatures convening

Washington lists the week's agenda with governors and lawmakers in many states. The London stock exchange resumes under treasury restrictions. Western railway wage arbitration resumes in Chicago. Episcopal consecrations are planned in Chicago and Wilmington. New Orleans marks Jackson's victory centennial with a three day celebration. University of Michigan hosts vocational conference. other key conferences include Child Labor, US Golf Association, and National Democratic Leagues meetings.

Washington D. C London Stock Exchange Treasury Western Railway Chicago SS. Peter and Paul Walter T. Sumner Oregon St. James’ Episcopal Church Wilmington N. C Thomas C. Durst East Carolina University of Michigan United States Golf Association New York Aa National Democratic Leagues

Funeral for G Cleveland Himmler Draws City Police

The city police force, including the late Grover Cleveland Himmler, will attend the funeral from the Himmler residence at 95 High Street Sunday at 2 PM. Interment follows at the German Lutheran cemetery. Chief Eisenhauer ordered a floral cross and special patrol coverage at each beat during the service.

G. Cleveland Himmler Grover Cleveland Kimmiler Himmler Thomas Eisenhauer Police Department Haundsome

Veteran Railroaders to Banquet in Martinsburg

The BR and O veterans hold their annual banquet at the Y M C A in Martinsburg on January 19 evening. Wives and daughters of the veterans will attend this year.

BR. and O Martinsburg

Try a cent a word ad in The Press for your wants

A brief notice invites readers to place classified advertisements in The Press at a rate of one cent per word. No further details provided.

Cumberland & Westernport Electric Railway Service Details

The notice lists Cumberland to Westernport electric railway routes with hourly service from 7:00 A M to 12:00 P M and extra cars during Christmas. It notes theatre connections, late Cumberland departures at 11 P M, and special runs for traffic or occasions in Georges Creek Valley. supplémentaires.

Cumberland Westernport Georges Creek Valley Frostburg Lonaconing

Fuluo Expert Wins Beauty for Bride

Miss Marie Tailer, praised by Grand Duke Alexander Mikhaielovich as the most beautiful girl in the world, will wed S Bryce Wing, noted athlete poloist and amateur driver. The wedding is expected in the spring.

Marie Tailer Alexander Michaelovitch S. Bryce Wing

Western Maryland Railway Schedules From 1914

Train times list 7:00 A M 7:15 A M and 1:40 P M for Chambersburg 4:05 P M by September 27 1914 with connections through Pittsburgh Baltimore and Philadelphia. Sleeper routes include Belington Hancock Hagerstown Westminster Frostburg Meyersdale and Pittsburgh. Daily service to Elkins and Davis with intermediate points.

Ins Belington Durbin Fly Hancock Hagerstown Westmore Fly Express Hancock Agerstown Waynesboro Westminster Baltimore Express Frostburg Meyersdale Pittsburgh West Elkins Davis

Notice of dissolution of Hershman Transfer Company partners

The partnership between H. L. Hershman and Luther P. Shaffer doing business as The Hershman Transfer Company is dissolved by mutual consent. Luther P. Shaffer will continue the business alone and assumes all debts after dissolution. The operation will be conducted under Luther P. Shaffer and the Hershman Transfer Company name. December 31 1914. Signed Luther P. Shaffer and H. Hershman.

H. L. Hershman Luther IP. Shaffer Hershman Transfer Company Luther P. Shaffer Thin la Luther P Mershman Transfer Company Luther FP. Shaffer L. Hershman

Meeting Monday Night of SS er and Pauls Beneficial Society

Members are summoned for Monday night meeting and election, with a smoker after the business. A. C. Mullan serves as secretary.

SS. Er and Paul's Beneficial Society Imery A. C. Mullan

State Roads Commission Seeks Bids for Allegany Road Section

The State Roads Commission will receive bids at its Baltimore office for a resurfacing contract on a single road section in Allegany County from near Cam to Naves Farm Road about 1 mile long. Bid deadline is January 25, 1915, with bonds of 3500 required and adherence to applicable General Assembly contract laws. The commission may reject any bid.

Allegany Co Inet Pike Cam Naves Farm Renoonieion Baltimore Maryland State Rods General Assembly Iavid

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