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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
9
Dr Thomas W Koon city council member and police and fire commissioner thanks voters in a final word before the primary. He says he has a strong case and good credentials from his record, confident of victory and continued public service for Cumberland.
The candidate vows full publicity for city affairs, rejects secret meetings or salary hikes, and calls for audit and public report on Evitt's Creek Water System spending. He alleges hidden debt, pledges office and salary reductions, and defends fair treatment of public utilities while promoting citizen interests.
Revival began last night at Grace M. E. Church on Virginia Avenue near Second. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and adult baptism followed by reception into full membership. Two souls converted. attendance steady despite weather. final meeting planned at Centre Street M. E. Church.
Michael Walters 36, of Eckhart, found dead on Western Maryland tracks in Westernport around 11 p.m. Saturday while attempting to board a Frostburg train. Identified by a Consolidation Coal pay check. Funeral plans pending with services likely at St. Michael's Church Frostburg. He leaves a mother Mrs. Jane Walters and seven siblings.
Morris Seaman aged eight son of Mr and Mrs D S Seaman of near Cass West Virginia was instantly killed when run over by a string of nine mine cars. He stood near the track watching the cars when knocked down by the mule drawing them. Interment was at Keyser.
For eighteen years Carl has been a Cumberland local news paper worker and special correspondent. He knows the people and city affairs and offers industry, good judgment, and courtesy. Friends believe he can fill the council role and serve the interests of the people.
Oscar A Eyerman is praised as a progressive, successful in business and public-spirited. The note recalls his father George Eyerman’s 1890 council tenure and urges readers to vote for Oscar at the primaries.
The Just Government League plans to open its headquarters at No. 42 Bedford Street on Thursday evening March 5 1914. Mrs Merwin McKay presided at the February 2 meeting at Mrs Edward Harris Sr residence and invited the public to attend with sandwiches tea and coffee served by the women promoting suffrage citizenship.
The candidate Walter Powell declares if nominated and elected in the upcoming municipal primary and the election, he will devote all his time to the office. He condemns politicized city hiring and promises to abolish such practices to lower taxes, asking voters for support.
Cumberland welcomes a new Albright Brothers produce establishment at Corner Centre and Harrison streets. Fred B. Lafferty will manage the Cumberland branch with a full line of fruits and produce supplied to dealers at lowest prices. The store opens tomorrow and invites grocers to inspect the new facility.
A joint meeting of the Democratic County Committee and the Democratic State Central Committee will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Third National Bank Building offices of James C. Schriver the State Central Committee chairman. John P. Sehelihaus the county chairman issued the call. City district members of the County Commission have been invited to attend.
Dr. Roemer head of girls school and pastor Rev John L Roemer of Tyler Place Presbyterian elected president of Lindenwood College in St Charles Missouri. He is known in Cumberland visiting his sister Mrs John W Aviett and brother Chas O Roemer and has preached for Rev James E Moffatt of the First Presbyterian Church.
Of interest to farmers finest Michigan good oats at interesting prices. Also best of Clover and Timothy seed and all other seasonable seeds. Deal Brothers Milling Company corner Front and Glenn streets.
An inquiring voter asks why City Tax Collector Lee Shaw and County Tax Collector George Jordan are campaigning with Eyerman Clary and Smith for the City Council. The letter questions a possible scheme to rotate offices and extend the current administration, noting Eyerman is Mayor Young’s cousin. The writer asks Cumberland residents whether they want a new administration or continuation by proxy.
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