B and O Takes Over Hampshire Southern Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad completes acquisition of the Hampshire Southern from Romney to Petersburg West Virginia and will operate through trains on the south branch from Geren Spring to Petersburg starting July 1. The 39 mile line along the Eastern Panhandle connects Romney with Petersburg and joins the Green Spring line at Romney. The line, finished in October 1910, uses 86 pound rails Romney to Moorefield and lighter rails Moorefield to Petersburg.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Moorefield and Virginia
Hampshire Southern Railroad
Romney
Petersburg
W. Va
Geren Spring
Hampshire Southern
Panhandle
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Hampshire
Hardy
Grant Counties
Moorefield
Henry Miller Hotel Brunswick Proprietor Dies at 80
Henry Miller 80, proprietor of the Hotel Brunswick at Front and Baltimore, died this morning at 6:30 after months of illness. A Hyndman, Pa., native, he lived in Cumberland since 1589 and expanded the Brunswick. Survived by his third wife Miss Troutman of Glencoe and a son Joseph. Richard and William Miller of Jamestown, Ind., are sons from earlier marriages. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from Hyndman Methodist Episcopal Church. funeral train No. 15 departs Baltimore & Ohio.
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Henry Miller
Brunswick
Front
Baltimore
Mr. Miller
Hyndman
Cumberland
Commercial
Miller
Miss Troutman
Glencoe
Joseph Miller
Richard Miller
Jamestown
Ind
Albert Miller
Hyndman Bank
William Miller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore & Ohio
Richard
Two Citizens Back $150000 Street Paving Bond Issue
Two Cumberland residents favor the Chambers of Commerce bond plan for paving unimproved streets. John M Streett and Rev. Dr James W Moffatt write that the $150000 bond will promote local welfare and can be funded without tax increases, urging voters to support the July 15 1914 election.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cumberland
John M. Streett
Streett’s Baker
James W. Moffatt
Firet Presbyterian Church
Jon Mtreett
Ure
James E. Moffatt
Assault Warrant Issued After Westernport Meeting
Magistrate John O Hanley issued a warrant for the arrest of Tuts Wilson of Westernport for assault following clashes after a Penta coastal Assembly meeting in Westernport. Disciples attended to convert locals and an after meeting incident left a man named Welsh swearing out the complaint. later reports of sect members being arrested were denied.
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Pentacostal Assembly
Westernport Hill
Westernport
John O’hanley
Tuts” Wilson
Disciples of the Pentacostal Assembly
Disciples of the Assembly
Wilson
Welsh
Attorney Finley Hendrickson to address Bible class
Finley Hendrickson, a well known attorney, will address the Brotherhood Bible Class for Men at the Central M. E. Church South tomorrow morning. The class will meet at 10 o'clock.
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Finley
Visiting Cards Engraved Or Printed at the Evening Press
Local notice announces services for engraving and printing visiting cards at the Evening Press shop. The item highlights options for custom design and efficient turnaround. Potential customers are invited to inquire at the press location.
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THE
Evening Press
McGinns Hustlers Defeat C and P Team 13 to 2
McGinns Hustlers beat the C and P team 13 to 2 in a twilight Club House game. Absences from McGinns last year included Calhoun Fraley and V Connell, but the B and C squad showed strong pitching banner by Manager McGinn in the ninth with bases loaded.
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McGinns Hustlers
McGinn
Calhoun
Fraley
V. Connell
Maryland
O—Kelly
Fields
McCarty
Spearman
Weber
Powell
Gray
Barnhart
Carnes
Cole
Underdunk
Right
Malone
Davis
Wisegarver
Copeland
Yarnallef
Dyche
Man Dies After Poison Farewell Letter Found
Samuel A Gilliford aged 25 died in Allegany General hospital after sending a final goodbye to his wife. He swallowed poison following a three day separation, the note written on the back of a postal card to his spouse.
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Pittsburgh
Pisie
Samuel A. Gilliford
Allegany General Hospital
Gilliford
Mix-up over Cumberland marriage license in Berkeley Springs case
An unusual error on a Cumberland marriage license lists Isaac Eutler Robinson as groom and Ethel Phillips as bride. In fact the Baltimore groom, unable to travel, had his friend Robinson sign in as the groom, causing a names mix-up. Authorities expect correction before tomorrow's ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Eutler Robinson
Ethel Phillips
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Robinson
Mise Phillips
Baltimore
Cumberland
Committee to consult Roosevelt named by Bonaparte
Col. George A. Pearce will represent Allegany county on a committee named by Charles J. Bonaparte to join Theodore Roosevelt and George W. Perkins in a New York City policy conference. Bonaparte opposes amalgamation with the Republican party.
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George A. Pearce
Charles J. Bonaparte
Progressive Party
Baltimore
Allegany County
Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
New York City
Bonaparte
Republican Party
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Hampshire Southern R. R
Hotel Brunswick
Ansault Sse
M’ginn
Chautauqua
Russell Music Makers
Bornholt
Roosevelt
Bessie George Webb
Ets
Lazarus
Bial
Igial
Baltimore Street
Lippold
Joseph H. Lippold
Bedford Road
Valentine Farm
Mr. Lippold
Harrison Street
Marion Butcher
Humbird
Bessie Nelson
Butcher House
Butcher
Justice Heck
Police Court
Socialist Party of Allegany
K. of C. Hall
Socialist
Liverty Street
Cumberland, Md
C. W. Staub
Twigg
Virginia Avenue
W.p.fredbrack Piano CO
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