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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1914

Page

5

Pioneer efforts push removal of pink slip in Cumberland

Police Fire Commissioner Harmelshime, with W Wheelock of the Underwriters Association, arrives in Cumberland to survey fire protection. He will inspect fire apparatus, alarms, reporting methods, and water supply at Evitts Creek dam, aiming to report on removing the nineteen cent per hundred insurance surcharge as unnecessary and unjust.

Harmelshime Cumberlana GC W. Wheelock Philadelphia Cumberland Whee Lock Hansen Willison Mfr Wheelock Evitt’s Creek Humwelshime

Congress Exempts Labor From Anti Trust Bill Amendment

Washington June 2 Without a dissenting vote the House added an amendment to the Clayton anti-trust bill shielding labor and farmers organizations from prosecution under the Sherman law as conspiracies in restraint of trade while holding individual members liable for acts deemed restraint. The amendment, offered by Rep Nelson of Wisconsin, excludes farmers associations seeking community buying and selling. AFL leaders supported the amendment, with federation leaders in the galleries during the debate.

Washington House Nelson Wisconsin Clayton Wilson American Federation of Labor and Administration Federation

Government to bar ammo ships to Mexican ports

Washington reports the U S government will refuse clearance papers for ships carrying ammunition bound for any Mexican port. The decision was announced after a conference by Secretary Redfield Assistant Secretary Hamlin and Navy Commissioner Chamberlain and will be enforced when first case arises. The action follows a State Department request.

Washington Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield Secretary of the Treasury Charles 8. Hamlin Bureau of Navigation Eugene T. Chamberlain Maners Uniterstates Nnneeue Customs State Department

Som erset Classis Opens at St. Mark's in Somerset

The annual meeting of the Somerset Classis of the Reformed Church opens at St. Mark's Church with Rev. D N Dittmar delivering the sermon. About 50 delegates from 16 pastoral charges in Somerset county and Allegany and Garrett counties attend as the body organizes officers. Sessions continue through the week with presiding ministers and addresses by Clergy and Church leaders.

Somerset Classis the Reformed Church St. Mark's Church D. N. Dittmar Hyndman Somerset County Allegany Garrett A. S. Glessner St. Mark’s C. J. Musser D.D the Reformed Church Mess Philadelphia Pa A. E. Trux Meyersdale EB. Shaeffer Reformed Church

Jammer Admitted to Johns Hopkins Freshman Class

Suter Jammer son of Conrad Jammer a merchant tailor and Allegany County High School graduate has been admitted to the freshman class at Johns Hopkins Baltimore. He earned entry on good record and a recommendation from Principal Prof William Tinker. He will pursue an engineering course.

Suter Jammer Conrad Jammer Allegany County Johns Hopkins Baltimore William . Tinker

McMullen Bros Offers New Hats for Children

Tomorrow McMullen Bros showcases summer hats for idren priced well below value. New arrivals include $5 to $7 hats for $2.50 and $3.00 to $7.00 hats for $1.50. Remaining stock includes $2 to $3 hats at $1.00.

Idren McMullen Bros Fidren

National standard Clean 4 promises safe ice cream

The notice mentions national standard cleanliness and safety for ice cream with a slogan Clean 4. It urges direct truck service orders and provides a contact line 214 921 ady.1t for delivery inquiries.

Allegany County to Advertise for 60000 Bond Issues

The Allegany County Commissioners ordered bids for sale of sixty thousand dollars five percent school bonds payable June 1 each year from 1916 to 1927. Proceeds will fund a new northern city schoolhouse. Senator F N Zihlman and Charles G Holzshu receive 100 dollars for repairs on a foot bridge near the rail track.

Allegany County F. N. Zihlman Charles G. Holzshu Baltimore & Ohio Cumberland Pennsylvania

Ex-Mayor White’s Sister Weds New York Engineer

Ex mayor W C White and Mrs. White along with Mrs F Brooke Writing left for Chicago to attend the wedding of Miss Clara M White, sister of Mr White, to Mr W J Tiggart of New York City and chief engineer at Westinghouse Church Clearing Company. Miss White, assistant principal in Kansas City Kansas public schools and Columbia University graduate, formed close ties in Cumberland during her stay.

W. C. White F. Brooke Chicago Clara M. White White W. J. Tiggart New York City Westinghouse Church Clearing Company Baltimore and Ohio Tiggart Cumberland Miss White Public Kansas City Kansas Coumbia University

Settlement Reached in Ward Death Suit for 200 Dollars

A settlement was reached this morning between Richard S. Bell representing Jesse Ward and Alcinda Ward, Carl Ward’s parents, and Walter Capper for the Road Directors of Alleghany County. The suit for 1000 dollars for Carl Ward’s death is dismissed with costs.

Richard S. Bell Jesse Ward Alcinda Ward Carl Ward Spring Gap Walter ©. Capper Allegany County Young Ward

Bedford Street church society meetings scheduled tonight and tomorrow

The Womans' Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Bedford Street German Lutheran Church will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The Ladies' Altar Society will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM in a regular session followed by a social.

Womans’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society Bedford Street German Lutheran Church Ladies’ Altar Society

Socialist speaker Barnard draws crowd in Baltimore address

W F Barnard a poet and news paperman and national Socialist party lecturer spoke to a large audience at Baltimore and Liberty streets last night. He answered questions with force and clarity. Clinton Simonton of Pine Bluff Arkansas will speak at the same location Friday evening.

W. F. Barnard Socialist Party Baltimore Liberty Streets Clinton Simonton Pine Bluff Ark

Epworth League Bazar Set for Friday Evening

The Epworth League of Ellerslie Methodist Church will hold a handkerchief bazaar on Friday evening, June 6, offering knit goods and crafts to raise funds for church activities. Proceeds support local missions and youth programs.

Epworth League Ellerslie Methodist Episcopal Church

Knights of Columbus events and local social visits

Miss Mayme Fallon of Elkins attended the Knights of Columbus change last night. A flurry of social visits follows with Miss Marguerite and Miss Bertha Kelly from Piedmont visiting Cumberland relatives amid the Knights of Columbus dedication dance. Nearby residents and guests from Fairmont Frostburg Hagerstown and Martinsburg join in church and school events, with remarks on travel between Baltimore Cumberland and Sparta and remarks on local leaders such as Judge Keedy delivering an address.

Mayme Fallon Elkins Knights of Columbus Martha McGowan F. J. Meyers Gilmore P. Hendry Pennsylvania Avenue Hocking Iowa Marguerite Bertha Kelly Piedmont W. Va Carol Hall Fairmont Omar and Francis Thompson Mt. Savage Knights of Cree New Camellia Munk Connellsville Cumberland Hay Margackh Rayolumbus Athur Thompson Mcearoreys Frostburg William Kump Ohio Spring Street St. Claire Monteith Hagerstown Lillian Underdonk George Snavely Sharpsburg L. Lee Lichtenstein New York Fayette Street Elizabeth Ritchie Baltimore Washington Louis Kline J. N. M. Brandler Ida Brandler Charles Walter W. H. Bu Goodyear Rubber Works James A. Brown William Walters Midland John Cochran Martinsburg A. Scarpali St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Barton Eleanor Hinebaugh Oakland Maryland College For Women Lutherville Martin L. Keedy Frederick George Lambert Washington, D. C George Seibert Glenn Street Annie Porter Green Street Hugh H. Walker Savannah

Newspaper Man Addresses Pupils on Monasteries in Western States

William Buckey, a newspaper man and former Cumberland educator, visited Centre street school this morning to speak to the grades about early Catholic monasteries and their influence on Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California. He recalled being a pupil at Centre street twenty years ago and shared travels in those states.

William Buckey Cumberland Centre Street Texas Arizona New Mexico California Buckey

Marriage Licenses List From Cumberland Area

Marriage licenses issued include Alonzo Edwin Moore and Edna May Brant of Cumberland Maryland. Also listed are Charles Herbert Woodruff of Triadelphia West Virginia and Ethel Grace Kimmons of Valley Grove West Virginia. Joseph William Whithead of Midlothian Maryland and Cora Slingrove of Frostburg Maryland. Herbert Lee Seaman of Elk Garden West Virginia and Mary Magdeline Macket of Ridgeley West Virginia. George Everett Young of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Lola Priscilla Willison of Flintstone Maryland.

Alonzo Edwin Moore Edna May Brant Cumberland Charles Herbert Woodruff Triadelphia W. Va Ethel Grace Kimmins Valley Grove Joseph William Whithead Midlothian Cora Slingrove Frostburg Herbert Lee Seaman Elk Garden Mary Magdeline Macket Ridgeley George Everett Young Pittsburg Lola Priscilla Willison Flintstose

Mrs Elizabeth Hammett Dies In New Castle Pa

Mrs Elizabeth Hammett died Sunday afternoon at her home in New Castle Pennsylvania. Mrs James H Cook and her son Herman of Green Street were summoned to New Castle by Mrs Hammett illness and she had long been a friend of the Cook family who had visited in this city.

Elizabeth Hammett New Castle James H. Cook Herman Green Street Hammett Cook

Cumberland Firefighters don new uniforms

The three Cumberland fire departments unveiled their new uniforms this morning. Fire Chief Hanson Willison said only minor adjustments were needed and the firemen expressed satisfaction with the change.

Cumberland Hanson Willison

Washington County adopts 69 cent tax rate for next year

County commissioners set the levy at 69 cents per $100 of assessed value, a 4 cent increase. Based on $27,780,510, this yields $260,685. School levies rise: $9,822 for high schools, $92,184 for general schools, and $12,089 for Bellevue almshouse. County and state tax combine to $1 per $100.

Washington County Bellevue

Big Hat Sale For Children At McMullen Bros Millinery

Tomorrow at McMullen Bros millinery department a large sale of children hats. Beautiful stylish hats offered at one third to one half their actual worth. Come early for best selection.

McMullen Bros

Ice Cream Company Advertising Services and Delivery

The notice promotes National Standard Ice Cream and Ices offering quality frozen desserts and delivery service. It invites customers to call 214 921 for inquiries and orders.

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