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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
6
Mayor Thomas W. Koon calls Cumberland Maryland citizens to observe Sunday and Monday June 14 and 15 as Flag Days. He urges unfurling flags from all staffs and wearing small flags to honor the national emblem and patriotic deeds.
E A Schooley of Pittsburg resigns as secretary of the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce. Arthur A Beckman from New York begins a temporary term. The executive committee notes the resignation and expresses respect and best wishes for his future plans.
Flag Day will be observed by the Cal erland Lodge of Elks Monday night. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner, a flag record reading, prayers by the Chaplain, talks on the Liberty Bell, recitation by Miss Gladys Burkhart, an oration by D L Sloan, and the audience singing American.
Mrs. Shaffer aged 81 of Wellersburg Pa. is recovering after a serious operation performed at her home last Sunday. Surgeons F A G Murray H S Bistetter and William L Burns conducted the procedure amid initial fears due to her age and the operation’s risks.
Prof J W Gidley assistant curator of fossil mammals at the National Museum returned to Washington this afternoon after three weeks in exploring the cave near Corfell. He was aided by Ray W Armbruster who recovered the cave.
A defective wheel derailed ten cars of an eastbound Western Maryland freight near Schell West Virginia around 7:30 AM. A wreck train from Gueibertend was summoned. Traffic halted for several cars with no injuries reported. The scene involved a pileup but no casualties. An unrelated ad promotes Panama hats at McMullen Bros with prices from 3.95 to 12.00.
Mayor Preston of Baltimore yesterday vetoed the Curtis Hiller plan for open-air games and Pinances, signaling a clash over city sports funding and event organization.
Clarence E. Reidler a Baltimore bank clerk is in serious condition at Alleghany hospital after his motorcycle hit a Cumberland Electric Railway car near the Narrows. He suffered a compound shoulder fracture broken collarbone and punctured lung. Agent Carl Herpich had minor bruises. Dr. Thomas B. McDonald aided and says Reidler has a chance to recover.
A flurry of return trips and health updates fill Cumberland area notices. Chief Judge A Stunter Boyd and William B Robb came back from Oakland and Oklahoma respectively. Several residents and visitors are noted for surgeries, graduations, and family events across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and beyond. The item closes with Chicago June 12 reporting the General Federation of Women's Clubs recognizing woman suffrage, announced by president Mrs P V Pennebaker.
John I Keating a Martinsburg W Va native and 206 year veteran of the B and O Railroad division who recently ran a restaurant died at Martinsburg Hospital from peritonitis He was 54 and survived by his mother Mrs Mary Keating of Martinsburg a brother Bernard J Keating of Baltimore and a sister Mrs Johanna T Barry of Martinsburg
More than 200 entries were received for the $5 in gold naming prize at the new Baltimore street motion picture theatre. Miss Myrtle Spangter 30 Lamont street suggested The Garnd and will christen the theatre. Opening expected next week.
An automobile carrying Dr. Loutre and four companions fell through a weakened bridge near Toulouse today, killing all five aboard. The tragedy occurred on June 12 as the group traveled in the French city.
Local ad offers a wide range of groceries and vegetables from People's Cash Grocery Store. It promises prompt delivery and big savings, inviting customers to inspect the window display on Saturday.
Fragmentary ad text notes sales at McMul ood bargains and other low cost items for children. Mentions len Bros and OX Shoes for ladies as prominent in the weekend notices.
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