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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

5

Five to Graduate Tonight from La Salle Institute

La Salle Institute holds closing exercises for class of 1914 at Carroll Hall North Centre street at 7 45 pm. Diplomas and medals will be awarded after final examinations completed yesterday with public invited and no admission charge.

la Salle Carroll Hall North Centretreet John D. Barrett Fausten May Robert Erimet Flynn Albert G Vincent A. Buckholtz la Salle Institute St. Peter and Pawi’s Hall Robert E. Lee Albert G. Sell Emmett Richard F. McMullen Operette

Father Brady Celebrated 10th Priest Anniversary at Meyersdale

The Meyersdale Catholic rectory hosted a June 17 celebration for Rev Weather J J Brady marking a decade since his ordination. Priests from nearby towns joined an eight course dinner and a 7 to 10 pm reception. gifts included a $54 purse and a gold match-safe. John Logue led the presentation praising Brady, while Damico and Ceffaro funded keepsakes. Brady, pastor of St Philip and St James, is favored by parishioners and resides in Lonacon, Somerset County.

High Street Meyersdale Weather J. J. Brady Father Brady J. T. Burns Wm. Merz Connellsville J. P. Nelan Lonaconing James Quinn Midland A. Scarpati Barton Gus Damico Frank Ceffaro George Logue Damico Josephine Damico James L.xon Gusico Philip and James Catholic Lonacon

Maryland bankers elect officers at Cape May meeting

The Maryland States Bankers Association elected officers including Lewis J. Ort as vice president at large and Daniel Annan to the administration committee. George A. Gehr was chosen president, with Seamen Galway named to the governor’s or administrative body. Also noted is a separate report on James Galway facing ostracism aboard the Empress of Ireland inquiry. Chautauqua ticket sales announced with outlets in several local stores.

Ort Annan Q Maryland States Bankers Association Cape May Lewis J. Ort First National Bank of Midland Daniel Annan Second National Bank of Cumberland George A. Gehr First National Bank, Westminster Galway Quebec James Galway

Neff case heard as motorcycle speeding charge sent to Baltimore

Attorneys Prager and Barnard left for Baltimore to present Frank Neff's case before Commissioner Roe. Neff, charged with excessive speed near McKenzie's Narrows on April 28, allegedly sped, though his bike with license No 407 was in repair, leading to a docket dispute at Justice Haines's hearing.

Saul Prager Fuller Barnard, Jr Baltimore Frank Neff Harry A. Roe Neff McKenzie The Narrows Justice Haines National Pike

Mediation in Mexico Peace Effort Near Collapse

Niagara Falls reports mediation to end the Mexican conflict is near failure as Senor Noon the Argentine mediator returns to Washington from Cambridge Mass. He plans talks with Secretary Bryan and President Wilson while overlooking the American commissioners in Niagara Falls in a bid to salvage the process.

Niagara Falls Ont Mexico Noon Washington Cambridge Mass Senor Noon Bryan Wilson

Fire Traps 200 Miners in Liege Colliery Blast

A mine explosion at the Viel demarthage colliery in Liege Belgium traps 200 miners underground while 400 workers were in the mine. Rescue teams form quickly as efforts focus on freeing the entombed men with two hundred escaping to safety.

Liege Belgium Vieldemarthage

Setty Seeks Year in Ward for Sobriety

Getty, charged again with drunkenness before Justice Tleck, pleaded for a year in the House of Correction to avoid whiskey. The court, after reminder of a prior appearance, sentenced him to thirty days, though Getty urged for a year to reform.

Ton Getty Tleck House of Correction Getty

Wyant Injuries Not Serious After Oldtown Road Accident

Peter Wyant, 52, of near Cumberland, was thrown from his buggy on Oldtown road and landed on his head. He suffered head injuries and a broken bone in his left hand, was taken to Alleghany Hospital unconscious, but doctors reported injuries not serious. The buggy wrecked.

Peter Wyant Cumberland Oldtown Road Allegany Hospital C. S. Bove Wyants

Miss Margaret Wilson Arrives For Civic Secretaryship Meet

Madison on June 19 reports Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the President arrives to attend the preliminary convention on Civic secretaryship. She traveled from Chicago after attending the Federation of Women's Clubs convention there.

Madison Wis Margaret Wilson

Suffragists Burn Episcopal Church in Beckenham After Victory

London June 19 militant suffragists burned an Episcopal church in Beckenham after wrecking the interior and piling pews as fuel to celebrate winning a conference with Premier Asquith.

London Asquith Beckenham

Mexico Congress backs Huerta in extraordinary session

In Mexico City on June 19 the congress convened in extraordinary session and passed a vote of confidence for the Huerta administration while refusing to accept General Huerta's resignation as interim president.

Vera Cruz Mexican Congress Mexico City Huerta

Bank Closes Temporarily in Bathallo After Probe

The Farmers State Bank of Bathallo, a family owned institution, was temporarily closed by State Bank Examiner John Schuilens after an overnight investigation. The closure follows a routine examination and is intended to safeguard depositors until further notice.

Springfield Lil Farmers State Bank Bathallo Munday John Schuilens

Caveny Duo Highlight Lyceum Cartoonist Act at Lincoln Chautauqua

Marie M. Caveny and her husband Mr. Caveny bring a refined Lyceum program to Lincoln on the fifth with Crayon song illustrations clay modeling and impersonations. The couple are touted as leading Chautauqua attractions and expected to draw a full tent with polished artistry and detail.

Caveny Lyceum Marie M. Caveny Coreny Cayvenys America

Southern society events and notices in brief

The Ladies Adult Bible class of Southminster Presbyterian Church hosts an ice cream and cake festival on the church lawn tonight with lantern decorations. Red Men and Kiowa Tribes attend a Westernport celebration for Black Hawk Tribe honoring Great Sachem Jacob Stump. About 200 couples attend a cabaret at Daisy's Hall featuring Miss Jessie Herriott and Mr. Morgan with Prof. Daisy's Orchestra under Elks and Knights of Columbus auspices. Birthday party honors Virginia Feeser with many friends. Miss Elsie Dawson and H. Clifton Lehr wed. Rev. Dr. Joseph Dawson officiates. out-of-town guests listed. Marquet Social Club of St. Mary's Church plans its third anniversary with cards and dancing on July 22.

Southminster Presbyterian Church Westernport Jacob Stump Jessie Herriott Charles Morgan Washington, D. C Daisy’s Hall Daisy Cumberland Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Kunigunda Dawson Rose Hill Avenue Elsie S. Dawson H. Clifton Lehr Altoona Joseph Dawson Center Street Methodist Episcopal Church Elizabeth Brengle Barbara Schilling Joseph Schilling Charleroi Henry Lehr Frostburg George Lehr St. Mary’s Church Oldtown Road St. Mary’s Hall

Personal notices from Cumberland and nearby towns

Mrs R R Lanner of Oakland visits her son in this city. Prof E A Browning moved furniture to his farm near McHenry. Mrs M G Miller and daughters Nancy and Gretchen of Cumberland are guests of the Gorsches. Michael Mattingly has returned from Mt St Marys College. Miss Lou Whalley returns from Newark Ohio. David A Robb travels to Baltimore on professional business. Miss Myrtle Coughenour and Miss Anna Bridegum of Connellsville visit Cumberland Frostburg and Somerset. T P Comuntzis of Cumberland voices interest in Russell movement. Miss Rose Mason of Cumberland visits Martinsburg. Claggett Loy of Cumberland visits Luckets Va. Master Raymond Loy visits Luckets. Mine Inspector William Walters reports dull work in George's Creek mines. Mayor George Stern attends Elks dance at Daisy's. Helen Achty, Randolph-Macon alumna, returns home for summer. delegate to Y M C A Southern Convention and attends Wilson College commencement. Thomas M Whedbee of Baltimore returns from South America. lumber concessions from Bolivian government. Mrs Mary C Mullin critically ill with paralysis. Master Walter Montigning vacationing at Great Cacapon WV. Mr and Mrs James Hawkbaker of Chambersburg visit. Miss Eleanor Cropp of Los Angeles visits then goes to Oakland. Colonel John Keating and family attend funeral in Winchester. Mr and Mrs William Conley and family return from Baltimore and Washington. Mr and Mrs Clarence Gerhart plan visit to Atlantic City and Sunbury. W E Yarnall returns from fishing trip on Potomac. Miss Annie Corrigan departs for West Newton, PA.

R. R. Lanner Oakland E. A. Browning J. C. Kendall McHenry M. G. Miller Nancy Gretchen Cumberland Gorsuch Fourteenth Street Wheeling Michael Mattingly York Street Mt. St. Mary's College Emmitsburg Lou Whalley Mary Street Newark Ohio David A. Robb Baltimore Myrtle Coughenour Anna Bridegum Connellsville Frostburg Bedford Springs Somerset T. P. Comuntzis Grafton Sentinel Rose Mason City Hospital Martinsburg Wva Luckets William Walters Midland George’s Creek George Stern Blue Ridge N. C Chambersburg Wilson College Thomas M. Whedbee George H. Hepburn Maryland Avenue Wedbee South America Hepburn Whedbee Bolivan Bolivia Mary C. Mullin Alfred Reid Paca Street Walter Montignant Ward Allamong Great Cacapon Ww. Va James Hawkbaker John Stahl Eleanor Cropp Los Angeles Cal Sue Baldwin William Potomac Annie Corrigan Atom West Newton, A

Surgeons Attend Twenty-Fifth Baltimore and Ohio Meeting

Dr. Arthur H. Hawking sails for Washington to join the Baltimore and Ohio Association of Railway Surgeons at its twenty-fifth annual meeting. About 125 B and O surgeons participate, with a visit to Mount Vernon aboard the Charles MacAllister. A Raleigh roof garden dance caps the Raleigh meeting before Hawking proceeds to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for the American Medical Association session.

Arthur H. Hawking Washington Baltimore and Ohio Association of Railway Surgeons Baltimore and Ohio Mount Vernon Charles MacAllister Raleigh Hotel Raleigh Hawkins Philadelphia Atlantic City American Medical Association

Fire at Frederick street sheds used by Eyler Fruit and Grocer Co

An alarm for the Central Fire Department sent this morning found a fire in sheds in a Frederick street yard used by Eyler Fruit and Grocer Co to store empty boxes. Flames spread briefly before being checked with chemicals.

Central Fire Department Frederick Street Eyler Fruit and Grocer Co

Large crowd at Cresaptown Barn Dance in Gunning's barn

A large crowd attended the Barn Dance at Cresaptown last evening in Gunning's new barn. About twenty five automobiles from Cumberland plus attendees from Frostburg and nearby areas were present. Refreshments were served during the event.

Cresaptown Gunning Cumberland Frostburg

Harvard Wins Boat Race in New London

Harvard secures victory in the boat race held in New London Connecticut with a decisive performance reported by Flash on June 19. The matchup featured Harvard prevailing over rival crews in a brisk river course.

Harvard New London Conn

Visiting Cards Engraved or Printed at The Evening Press

An advertisement notes options for visiting cards either engraved or printed, offered by The Evening Press for custom stationery needs.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Picnic Draws Large Crowd

The Sunday school picnic at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was held at Narrows Park and drew a record crowd for the year. Attendees filled the park with baskets and supper parties as an enjoyable afternoon and evening concluded the event.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Narrows Park

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Les C. Reichert James J. Schriver Leo J. Zitman David J. Lewis M.C Thomas Kean Norman Sell Edward Ryan John Miller William Kean Donald Ward Richard Coule Hn Hugh McMullen Raymond Kean Gerald Finan George Habig Frederick Templeton William Brode Martin Snyder Gerard Doerner Martin Connelly Joseph Snyder Victor May Charles Shaffer Francis Little Marcus Reinhard Francis Kelly John Glick Eugene Keech James Welsh John Egan George Buzzard Joseph Glick Paul Weisenmiller Eugene Kean Joseph Car al Adv Lichtenstein’s Foltzman’s Morrison Music Company Lincoln Ier Kodak Pharmacy Setty Wyant Miss Wilson Bilt Newport N. Y Borden Company Pureha Pharma Chrutauqua System Lotal Continuiitg Per Absol Evening Press Lawn Festival Virginia Feeser C. A. Feeser Park Street Dorothy and Phillis Glison Kathryn Myers Margaret Ruth Gleichman Elizabeth Miller Marion Fisher Wanita McElfish Kathleen McElfish Kathleen Adams Pauline Hartsock Helen Diehl Elizabeth Eyler Julia Coniff Kathleen Nicewarner Charlotte Skyles Mary Kathryn Stickman Edna Shoemaker Inez Shoemaker Elizabeth Wilson Louise Willison Lehi Dawson Marquette Social Club ST. Paul's McMullen Bros McMu Ayivon Sishon Freuerppert’s North Centre Street Burton North Liberty Street Baltimore Strait Leader Garage Orland Keys Hotel J. J. Zapf Wienewief National Painless Dentists Baltimore St Cincinnati E. B. Claybrook Norfolk and Western Association of Railway Surgeons Mullen Bros Alou Ose Huyler APY Comercial Savings Bank Eastman Lichtenstein Dros Mch Atd of Bros
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