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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1914

Page

5

General Carranza Sets Up Government in Saltillo

General Carranza of the Constitutionalists established a government in Saltillo his home city arriving from Durango to a warm welcome. This marks a new stage in the revolution as he plans to form a cabinet and consult with mediators at Niagara Falls before replying to their latest communications.

Saltillo Mex GeneralCarranza Constitutionalists Madero Carranza Durango The Con Niagara Falls

Mystery Bundle Found In Potomac River Linked To Local Doctor

A large mysterious package was dropped from a car on the Blue Bridge into the Potomac. Police later dragged the river and recovered crab shells from the package. Earlier incidents indicated two similar bundles were thrown in after crab feasts on prior dates.

Drag River Potomac River Blue Bridge Cumberland Press Learen Bietner Albert Alsip Bud Clark J. Thomas Eisenhauer

Allegany County Cold Water Advocates Hold Conference

A temperance rally and conference take place in Allegany County with a mass meeting at City Hall Auditorium. The event features leaders from the Cumberland Ministerial Association Woman's Christian Temperance Union and local and regional church and civic groups as they plan district organization and election district coverage. Dr. Thomas M. Hare and J Bibb Mills attend the gathering.

Allegany County Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Rch City Hall Joseph H. Balthis Cumberland Ministerial Association Charles C. Willison Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Harry R. Donnelly William M. Somerville Allegany County Sunday School Association W. H. Baxley Young Men’s Christian Association W. C. Montignani Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Young Men's Christian Association James E. Moffatt William L. Morgan George E. Brown H. Eugene Richardson Herbert F. Loomis Frank A. Killman Wilbur M. Snyder Martin L. Enders Joseph Dawson John W. Young Rowland T. Dayton William M. Tinker Allegany County High School Martin B. McLaughlin George W. Light Thomas M. Hare Anti-Saloon League J. Bibb Mills

Sailor Ole Olsen Rescued After Vanitie Deck Slip

In a heavy gale on Long Island Sound during the elimination trials for the America’s defense, Ole Olsen of the yacht Vanitie slipped from the tipped deck during the third race against the Resolute and was rescued from the waters while wearing heavy oilskins.

Ole Olsen Vanitie Long Island Sound Durom

Barton K. of P Elect Officers

At Monterey Lodge No. 90 Knights of Pythias officers were elected for the term starting July 1 James A. m was chosen chancellor commander Charles M. eep vice chancellor Robert Harvey prelate Herbert Langham master of work Gordon Durst master of exchequer

Barton K Monterey Lodge Knights of Pythias I Barton James A. m Charles M. Eep Robert Harvey Herbert Langham Gordon Durst

Notable Officers and Trustees Named in Records Roll

The document lists officers and trustees including Nicholson Eilbeck as master of finance, George E. Williams as keeper of records and seals, Hugh Beard as inner guard, Howard Magru der as outer guard, with trustees William McConnell and William Chappell.

Nicholson Eilbeck George E. Williams Hugh Beard Howard Magruder William McConnell William Chappell

Evening Press Business Cards Engraved or Printed

Local catalog notes business cards engraved or printed at the Evening Press shop. Description highlights available styles, typography, and card quantities for customers seeking high quality stationery.

Personal notices from Cumberland society pages

Mr and Mrs John G Shearer return from Charleston W Va where they honeymoon and stay with Mrs Margaret Shearer on Washington street until their La Vale bungalow is ready. Many locals visit, travel or host guests including D J Forman Petersburg W Va. George W Legge Jr and Jane Smith Oakland dine at Queen City Hotel. others head to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia or Pittsburgh for visits, events or studies.

John G. Shearer Charleston W. Va Martinsburg F. H. Ankeney Washington, D. C William Himmier Peter H. Mouse Flaherty Kerns Clarksburg Potomac French's Magnolia D. J. Forman Petersburg Cumberland George W. Legge, Jr Jane Smith Oakland Queen City J. P. Aaron Hagerstown George Jacobs Midlothian Miners’ Hospital Frostburg Isaiah Easton Washington Agnes Kurrey Sandy Hook Josephine Soloman Brunswick Lee Shaw A. Morris Second Street Elkins John Sommerville Lonaconing Hotchkiss Piedmont W. G. McCulloh M. Lulu Kean Daniel Kean Green Street Bessie Byrd Rose Keating North Center Street Baltimore Katherine Schelmans Valley Street George L. Long J. W. Wickard J. Schiller Vogel George L. Eppler Pennsylvania College Gettysburg Harry C. McAdams G. Gilbert Kulp Shamokin Kulp Kulp Lumber Company Oldtown Waitman Barbe Morgantown West Virginia University Michael Schwartzwelder Point Pleasant Green Ridge Daniel M. Carl Howard R. Kight David C. Hershiser Frank Lee Carl Hagersown J. R. Dyche D. W. Cronin Baltimore and Ohio Railroad D. O. Bennett Paw Paw William H. Lewis Winchester The Military Academy W. D. Jones Arlington Hotel

Song Recital by Madam Landor at Mc Kendree Church

Madam Landor a dramatic soprano from Omaha Nebraska appears tomorrow night at 8 30 at Mc Kendree M E Church. The performer is known in the west as The Nightengale and will present a program of songs before an audience in the city.

McKendree M. E Madam Landor Omaha Neb West

First Graduates From Agricultural High School Flintstone

The first class to graduate from Flintstone Agricultural High School completes its first year. Mary Louisa Dicken Ursye Lee Roland Lona Blanche Twige and Myrtle Leoma McIntire receive diplomas. speeches by A Taylor Smith Lewis J Ort Thomas H Morgan and John E Edwards.

Mary Louisa Dicken Ursye Lee Roland Lona Blanche Twige Myrtle Leoma McIntire Agricultural High School Flintstone A. Taylor Smith Lewis J. Ort Thomas H. Morgan John E. Edwards Smith

Obituaries and church notes from Pinto area scene

Herbert W. McAbee died at Pinto yesterday aged 2% years and funeral services will be held there with Knights of the Golden Eagle and Pride of Poto mac Council members in charge. Mrs Myrtle Copeland Getty died at 76 Decatur Street after a short illness. funeral plans pending word from a sister in Oklahoma. Mrs Fannie Brown, sister of Mrs M H Adams, died in Uniontown Pa and was transported via Charles Town for burial. Emmanuel Episcopal parish united with Rev Percy Foster Hall conducting first services and taking charge during rector absence.

Pinto McAbee Knights of the Golden Eagle Pride of Potomac Council No. 12 Myrtle Copeland Getty John F. Getty Western Maryland Railway Company Decatur Street Getty Forest City Okalhoma Fannie Brown M. H. Adams Harrison Street Uniontown Charles Town W. Va Fercy Foster Hall Emmanuel Epscopal Church Club Hall Wiliam Cleveland Hicks

Tragedy in Lonaconing Claims Lambert Child

The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lambert of Tucker county West Virginia died at 9 am at the home of Arthur F. Smith in Lonaconing after a brief illness. The child’s mother and her sister were visiting Mrs. Smith. Funeral arrangements await word from the father. Eichhorn has charge.

A. C. Lambert Tucker County W. Va Arthur F. Smith Lonaconing

Baccalaureate Sermon For Allegany Grads At Local High

Rev M L Enders preached the baccalaureate sermon to Allegany County High School graduates at 11 o clock with assistance from Rev Wm M Tinker. Tomorrow evening the Maryland Theatre hosts the commencement exercises. Class Day events take place this evening at Union Street School.

Allegany County High School M. L. Enders St. Paul's Lutheran Church Wm. M. Tinker Maryland Theatre Union Street School

Longtime Maryland magistrate sworn in for twenty-second term

Magistrate Cornelius S. Murphy of Lonaconing, known as Squire Murphy, was in Cumberland today to qualify for his twenty second consecutive term as justice of the peace. He first took the oath in 1871 when appointed by Governor Oden Bowie.

Cornelius S. Murphy Lonaconing Cumberland Oden Bowie Squire” Murphy Justices of the Peace Maryland Cumberland Press Lloyd L. Shaffe

Seven Escape After Train Strikes Touring Car

A large touring car owned by Thomas Holland of Luke was struck by a passenger train at the Cumberland and Pennsylvania crossing in Pek yesterday afternoon at about five o clock and wrecked. Seven passengers were inside including Mr Holland, his wife, three children, Mrs N B Larue, and F L Morrison of Burlington W Va. All escaped injury except Mr Nelland who was bruised.

Thomas Holland Luke Cumberland and Pensylvania Crossing Pekin Holland N. B. Larue F. L. Morrison Burlington W. Va Nelland

Fatal Logesaw From Rusty Nan

Joseph Brooks a 45 year old colored man died at Allegany Hospital from lockjaw after injuring his foot with a rusty nail the injury being neglected He worked for the Kornhoff family He leaves a wife and six children Burial is set for Wednesday at Sumner cemetery He was admitted to the hospital June 4.

Joseph Brooks Allegany Hospital Kornhoff Sumner

Photo drama on Creation opens at Maryland Theatre

The first of four free photo dramas by the International Bible Students Association played yesterday at the Maryland Theatre. Colored views and motion pictures illustrated Creation from star nebular to perfection, aiming to teach four main principles and drew a large audience.

Maryland Theatre International Bible Students’ Association

Two Drunks Face Justice Heck in Quiet Session

The first Monday morning session of the Police under the new rides was dull. Two drunks appeared before Justice Heck. Each was fined $3.75 and promised to pay once friends could be contacted.

Justice Heck

Cumberland Concert Band Thrills Riverside Park Crowd

Nearly 2,000 people attended a Riverside Park concert last night headlined by the Cumberland Concert Band under Professor Lorenzo and J. D. McCauley.

Riverside Park New Cumberland Prof Lorenzo J. D. McCauley

Memorial Services Parade By Railroad Lodges

Memorial services set for Sunday June 14 at 11 a m at Kingsley M E Church by William M McKaig Lodge No 440 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen The service invites members of all railroad organizations and other orders to meet at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall at 10 a m and march to Kingsley in a body.

Kingsley M. E William M. McKaig Brotherhood of Railroad Order of Eagles North Mechanic Street Kingsley

Real Estate Transfers in Allegany and Cumberland

Listing of land transfers includes New York Mining Company to Con getta Bischields for land at Slab Town Allegany County price 65 dollars Anna Mary Byrne to Anna L Fair and Willian P Fair for land at Miller's Mines Allegany County 30 dollars George Creek Coal Company to Dugan Glass Company for land at Commonwealth Allegany County 1200 dollars John G Weibel to Eugene C Landis for land on Marion Street Cumberland 10 dollars Ea V Grady widow to Bertha M Norris for land on Maryland Avenue Cumberland 10 dollars

New York Mining Company Congetta Bischields Slabtown Allegany County Anna Mary Byrne Anna L. Fair Willian P. Fair Miller’s Mines George Creek Coal Company Dugan Glass Company Commonwealth John G. Weibel Eugene C. Landis Marion Street Cumberland Ea V. Grady Bertha M. Norris Maryland Avenue

Young People's Home Mission Society Meeting Moved

Due to the death of Mrs. Fannie Brown in Uniontown Pa the regular monthly meeting of the Young People's Home Mission Society of Central M E Church South will be held in the church auditorium instead of Mrs Adams home at 106 Harrison street An annual Alexandria meeting report will be read by Miss Ruth Matlick Cumberland delegate

M. H. Adams Fannie Brown Uniontown Young People’s Home Mission Society Central M. E. Church South

Tuxedo Club Hosts First Dance at New Moose Hall

The Tuxedo Club holds the first in a series of dances this evening at the Moose home on the west side. More than 200 invitations have been issued and officials promise an enjoyable affair.

Moose Home West Side

Foreigner Dan Spear suffers foot injury at Magnolia plant

Dan Spear, a 45 year old foreign worker for Kerbaugh Co of Magnolia West Virginia, dropped rail on his right foot this morning. He was carried to Allegany Hospital in Butler’s ambulance after arriving by B and O train No. 23.

Dan Spear Kerbaugh Co Magnolia W. Va Allegany Hospital Butler

Church Groups Name Midland Officers and Strawberry Social

The Brotherhood Bible Class of Central M. E. Church elected officers led by President E. Lee Shaw and Vice President W. B. Campbell. The Ladies Aid Society of Midland M E Church plans a strawberry social Saturday night June 13 at the Cavanaugh Home.

Brotherhood Bible Class Central M. E. Church, South E. Lee Shaw W. BR. Campbell A. Slaughter Edward Hausman Joseph Bathis Joseph T. Vandergrift Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Midland Cavanaugh

Knights of Columbus Dance Opens New Hall on North Mechanics

The Knights of Columbus announce the first in a series of dances at the new K of C Home on North Mechanic Street this Friday evening. Organizers expect a large attendance as the event kicks off in the new venue.

K. of C Knights of Columbus Mechanic Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cold Water Advocates Holding Conference Col A. R. Stallings Davis Mabel Brockey Yeakle Humbertson Pittsburg Zack Laney Margaret Annapolis Harry Ewald John Hopkins University B. Hollobaugh Washington, Pa John Huxley A. Perlbach Chicago George M. Perdew W. P. Phares Western Maryland College Neva Lawrence Walton Connellsville Frank Brookman Race Street Mary Barnard Johnstown Jacob Humbird, Jr H. S Herbert W. McAbee Herbert William McAbee Emmanuel ST. Paul AJ. OF P., Does . $. Murphy Rusty RE. T. Memorial Evening Press OOL Ans Edison Jon Studion Watocycle Ain Edison Electric Ill Union St Shirey Epr Relis E Upggists Baltimore Street Biddle Frede Leader Garage South Cumberland Lafky Ave
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