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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1914

Page

5

Baltimore City Council Passes Sunday Open Air Games Ordinance

The Second Branch voted 5 to 4 to pass on third reading an ordinance allowing baseball and other open air games on Sundays from 2 to 7 pm despite City Solicitor opinion deeming it illegal. Five votes for Curran Shaw Curtis Sheckles Heintzeman. four against Hubert Heller Downes Bond. First Branch to consider tonight.

Baltimore City Council S. Pield Hubert Messrs Curran Shaw Curtis Sheckles Heintzeman Heller Downes Bond

Allegany County Left Out in Appointed Commission Rumor

Baltimore dispatch reports speculation over Governor Goldeberousch naming the Workingmen's Compensation Commission members. Claimed picks include John B. Hanna of Hartford County, Charles D. Wagaman of Washington County, and C. N. Steigelman of Baltimore with labor representation. Democrats show several contenders including Federation of Labor representative Sullivan.

Baltimore Policielans Goldeberousch Workingmen’s Compensation Commission Allegany County Baltimore City John B. Hanna Hartford County Charles D. Wagaman Washington County N. Steigelman Federation of Labor Annapolis Sullivan

Three Foreigners Injured in Dyna Mite Blast at Doe Gully

Three foreigners were injured when a dynamite blast at Doe Gully exploded near noon. They were workers for H. B. Kerbaugh Ince, contractors on the Baltimore and Ohio cut off. All three were brought to Allegany Hospital by train No. 66 and were in the operating room by 2:30. One man reportedly in critical condition.

Doe Gully Allegany Hospital Balti More Ohio H. 8. Kerbaugh, Ince Baltimore and Ohio E. B. Claybrook

Fine program arranged for St. Patrick's closing

The St Patrick's School closing exercises on North Centre street will be held at St Patrick's Hall next Monday evening June 15 under Sisters of Notre Dame. An entertaining program includes a tribute to Francis Scott Key and scenes with students from primary to intermediate grades. Flower Day observances by the local W C T U include hospital and jail visits and flower distributions.

St. Patrick's School North Centre Street Sisters of Notre Dame St. Patrick’s Hall Francis Scott Key Inch Comrades In Arms F. Cliftx Syes Bessie Aerton Coulehan Ave Mar Margaret M Gene I. Getty Chas Ce Fero Lillian Fisher I. Keany Merch Anz Lizzt Fisses Lisvorelet Maguire Gene- Vieve Getty Little Black Pris Psimary Eohy Brothers Fadi Fiano Vadelene Chishilm Dorothy Couletm Viilsets Zam Winifred R. McMullen Clay Winifred P Mary McMullen

Helper Overcome by Monoxide While Working in Gellar

Jeffries Porter a Frostburg plumber's helper employed by Macfarlane Plumbing and Heating was overcome by carbon monoxide in the cellar of the Alva Frantz wholesale produce building on North Centre street. A gas heater installed to dry plaster produced poor combustion. He was carried to the open and revived after some time.

Porter Jeffries Frostburg Macfarlane Plumbing and Heating Company Alva Frantz Wholesale Produce North Centre Street

Temperance Mass Meeting At City Hall

Dr. Thomas M. Hare of the Anti Saloon League of Maryland J Bibb Mills attorney and Harry G Fisher of Keyser West Virginia spoke at a temperance mass meeting in the City Hall auditorium last night Fisher outlined enforcement plans for the new West Virginia prohibition statute after July 1 A Centre street M E church gathering formed a county committee with one member from each election district to aid the league before the Maryland Legislature's next session.

Thomas M. Hare Anti-Saloon League of Maryland J. Bibb Mills Harry G. Fisher Keyser W. Va City Hall Fisher West Virginia Centre Street M. E. Church Anti-Saloon League

Unusual Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival Program

A Carnegie like program at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening June 10 by McKinley Chapter No 12 OES. Vocal solos by Mrs Sarah Giffin and Miss June Robertson. Br ay violinist. Miss Ruth Rosenbaum performs Scarf Dance. Drill by 18 girls. Recitations and piano solos. No admission charge. Refreshments on sale.

Masonic Temple McKinley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Sarah Giffin June Robertson Bray Ruth Rosenbaum

Firemen Headed to Westminster for State Convention

Westernport and Lake firemen traveled by train No 2 on the Western Maryland Railway to attend the State Volunteer Firemen's Convention meeting at Westminster this week. Frostburg firemen will depart tomorrow on the same line.

Westernport and Lake Cumberland Western Maryland Railway Westminster Frostburg

For Rent Furnished Rooms in Ferick Street Block

Advertises furnished rooms for rent with application details at 17 Ferick Street.

Ferick St

Chandler Six Demonstrates Mountain Climber in 1456 Mile Run

William F. Gornall leads a party from Cumberland to Washington and back in a Chandler Six covering 1456 miles. The trip, completed at steady speed, showcased the car’s mountain climbing and gasoline efficiency on routes through MaBin's Polish Green Ridge Town Hill Bideling Hill and other peaks. Demonstrations can be arranged at the Cumberland Chandler garage Corner Frederick Front and Davidson streets.

William F. Gornall Washington Chandler William F. Gornallnd Cumberland MaBin’s Green Ridge Town Hill Bideling Hill Tonoloway Hancock Hagerstown Boonsboro Middletown Frederick Ridgeville Mt. Airy Taylorsville Westminster Rockville Takoma Park Alexandria The Chandler Company Front Davidson Streets

Dr Gordon Ware to address Y M C A meeting

Dr Gordon Ware of Seattle Washington famed as a top platform speaker will address a special men’s meeting at Central Y M C A Sunday next June 14 at 3 30 p m. He formerly led Seattle’s First Presbyterian Church and served as secretary of the city’s Chamber of Commerce. He now lectures with Lincoln Chautauqua. He will also speak at a midday pastors luncheon June 15 at 12 15 p m hosted by W H Baxley on the theme Community Ideals and outline plans for the June 25 30 Chautauqua. The athletic committee meets at the Central building tonight at 8 30 to finalize city wide meet plans and appoint officials.

Gordon Ware Seattle Washington Central Y. M. C. A Ware First Presbyterian Church Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Chautauqua Dr. Ware W. H. Baxley

Allegeny County High School Graduation Tonight

Graduation exercises of Alleghany County High School will be held tonight at the Maryland Theatre with a class banquet for faculty at Washington Lunch Room. The class presented two friezes from Boston replicas of Parthenon reliefs. Last night’s Union Street School program included President Theodore Barth and class officers, history, prophecy, music, and a class presentation.

Allegany County High School Maryland Theatre Washington Boston Mass Parthenon of Athens Union Street

Millinery Sale Offered at Borough Store

An advertised millinery sale at a local shop promises opportunities for shoppers tomorrow. The notice notes bargains and encourages customers to visit the store for available hats and accessories.

Final Examinations and Commencement Plans at La Salle Institute

The final examinations for La Salle Institute students run through June 18 with full class sessions. Commencement exercises are set for June 19 at a local auditorium featuring the Senior elocution contest for the McMullen oratorical medal and a debate on government ownership of telegraph and telephone addressed by Hon. David J. Lewis M D. Invitations are informal and not reserved.

la Salle Institute McMullen David J. Lewis Francis Feddicora Joseph Malloy Harry Ways William Dia Fausten May Emmett Moran Vincent Dbuchholt James Rowley Paul Schonter Emmett Flynn John Boyle Edward Snyder James Lee George Billing John Barrett Leo Reichert Ralph Sell Leon Grant Harold Getty James Schizer Theodore Stegmaier George Burns Francis J.ippold

YMCA Summer Camps Set On Potomac Campsite

The YMCA announced annual summer camps on the South Branch of the Potomac with at least six leaders. Camps hold 30 boys per period, with two new tents added. Juniors aged 10 to 14 meet July 22 to July 31, and Intermediates aged 15 to 18 run August 1 to August 10. Member rates are 4.59 weekly or 6.50 full. nonmembers 5.50 weekly or 7.50 full. Reservations due by July 10.

Potomac

VANDALS CUT DOWN 500 APPLE TREES IN BEDFORD COUNTY

Vandals felled over 500 seven year old apple trees in the orchard of Rev. Abram S. Clear of the Brethren Church at Queen Bedford County Pennsylvania after nightfall. The orchard held more than 1 000 trees and had been well cared for. A neighbor suspected of a dispute with the clergyman is named as the possible culprit who allegedly vowed to get square with Abe Claar.

Abram S. Clear The Brethren Church Queen Bedford County Therman Abe Claar

Baptist group hosts farewell entertainment for president

The Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist Church Bedford Street held an entertainment last night in honor of their president Miss Rachel Everett who will spend the summer at her Michigan home after leaving in a few days.

The Baptists Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church Bedford Street Rachel Everett Michigan

Cromwell Hosts Dancing Class Party for Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson Cromwell entertained Mrs Cromwell's large dancing class last night with over one hundred couples in attendance.

Andrew Jackson Cromwell

Brookville area notes from graduates to visitors

Congressman David J. Lewis spoke to Brookville High graduates. Social updates cover birthday celebrations for T. H. Hobday in Cumbo West Virginia, regional visits, summer stays, and numerous arrivals at Martinsburg and surrounding towns. The column lists travel, family visits, and local acquaintances across West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

Bergner Absence Cancels Bedford Street Lutheran Sermon

Rev. C F Bergner is in Washington DC to deliver a dedicatory sermon at Zion’s Lutheran Church with a new pipe organ being installed. The Bedford Street German Lutheran church prayer service for tomorrow night is canceled this week due to his absence. He departed Saturday and will return Thursday. Trains 57 and 58 on the B and O lines carry parlor cars named Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson.

C. F. Bergner Bedford Street German Lutheran Church Mr. Bergner Washington, D. C Zion’s Lutheran Church

Proprietor Vanishes With Wife From Eagle Hotel

Tattenhorse, owner of the Eagle Hotel on Mechanic and Bedford streets, disappeared with his wife after leaving the establishment on Sunday. Financial troubles and inability to meet bills are cited as the motive for the sudden departure.

Tattenhorse Eagle Hotel Mechanic Bedford Streets

Big Millinery Sale at McMullen’s Begins Tomorrow

Advert announces a large millinery sale starting tomorrow at McMullen’s and M Bros. with ladies and children’s hats offered at very low prices. Read the notice for details on the opening sale.

McMullen’s M Bros

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ST. Patrick's Arabella van Haughty Catherine Maguire Cynthia van Haughty Cecilia McHugh Bridget Josephine Walsh Dinah Coletta Sebold Lorentina Caprice Geo J. Trinkhaus France Fisher Genevieve M. Getty Mary Wright Banner Bard Girls of Grammar Department Margaret M. Macaire Valadictorian Helen A. Mc Mmiss Helen A. McMullen Hannah L. Bucy Margaret M. Maguire Marguerite C. O’donnell Lagora R. May Mary E. Brooks H. H. Hartsock Grace Volk Hauger Western Maryland M.H. Keller G. E. Brown Winchester Theodore Anna Sturtz Lillian Whitson George Steiger Helen Taylor Suter Jammar Clarence Lippel Dorothy Willison Edwin Uhl Will Harry Ewald Dorothea Matthaet Canfield Hutson Bn Bros Millinery Burg Idom Western Union Moneygram Western Union Telegraph CO Oh \T LA SALLE INSTITUTE YM. G. A. Ganmps Potomac Club Walter Powell and Sons Co Brookville Montgomery Ounty F. W. Smith Paul Mark Vand Richard T. H. Hobday Cumbo W Va Harry Cook Pittsburg John Albright Louise Mandigo South Queen Street Martinsburg Harry Speades George R. Daisy Western Maryland Hospital Ladys South Cumberland Edward Hillis J. H. Roebush Shenandoah Collegiate Institute Dayton Great Cacapon Virginia Berkeley Springs U. B Anna Whiting Stubblefield Franklin Pendleton County A. Guy Gurnery Chicago Gurney Frank X. Millman Green Street Charles G. Holzshu Philadelphia Frances Smith Brunswick Earl F. Wolf Smith’s Emily Street Jessie B. Cills Belpre Mae Ethel Ward Martin J. Decker Weirton Misa Mildred Flynn St. Brendan's School Elkins Carroll Street Catherine Wilmerding Virginia Waugh Dixon Groucher College Aurora Napier CC. C. Landis North Lee Street Mrs. Landis M. A. Eiseman Fr. A. Freiser Margaret and Elsie Latrobe Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson Seckiisie Ioc Weise Bishop’s Motorcycle Garage Front Street Edison Mazda Edison Electric Iil Union St National Painless Dentists Baltimore St Baltimore Street Biddle Iberland Frederick St Leader Garage South Bland
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