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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
2
The Baltimore and Ohio Employes Veteran Society will be organized tonight at the Central Y M C A Martinsburg West Virginia. A banquet will follow in the Y M C A dining room with several addresses by invited speakers. Secretary W C Montignani of the B and VA Y M G A will be among the speakers. More than one hundred names expected on the association list.
Miss Madeline Brown of Punxsutawney Pa visits Miss Aneta Brown at 35 Cumberland Street. James Smith leaves for Oakdale Tenn to lead a YMC A. accompanied by his wife. Miss Harriet Rees transfers to Raleigh NC offices of Metropolitan Life. William Laurent improves after appendectomy. Various locals travel, visit relatives, or attend funerals in Baltimore, Keyser and Lonaconing. Drs Koon and Broadrup return from Hagerstown. Charles Metz shows progress after leg injury. Beryl concert at Luke Presbyterian Church features W C Montignant, Miss Hazel Cox, and Wayne C Atlee.
Wesley Red Simon on trial for murder was shot in a saloon near the court during a luncheon recess. Principal witness Henry Zang admitted shooting, saying Simon would never live to testify against him. Police guarded the court, but responsibility ended when Simon left the building.
The revival meeting at Calvary church of the Evangelical Association on Mary Street continues with growing interest. H. W. Tyler, a mission worker, assists the pastor for a week. A Woman's Missionary Society meeting occurred today, with prayer gatherings planned for 2 pm upcoming days and a special service for new converts next Sunday. A sequence of revival services will move to Bethel church at Third and Seymour streets. The Pittsburgh conference of Evangelical churches will meet in September 1914 under Bishop Wil Horn.
W C Loree general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern allied lines resigns. Vice president Thompson announces the resignation and also the intention of J M Davis assistant manager to leave. Rumors say Loree will move to Wheeling and Lake Erie with his brother headed by the Hudson system. Both men are described as competent railroad officials.
Chicago March 3. A question argued by Abraham Lincoln 50 years ago as counsel for the Illinois Central Railroad was heard again before Special Commissioner Puterbaugh. Walter S. Horton argued against taxing bonds of 160, 900,000 in value. The case was on appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court with the state represented by Attorney General Lucey.
Revival services ongoing since Sunday night at the Grace M. B. church near Second Street Virginia venue will resume at 7 45 tonight led by Rev. Frank A. Kilman. Congregation attendance has been strong and is expected to grow.
The Bedford Street M P Church meets tonight to elect a delegate for the annual conference of Methodist Protestant churches on April 1 at Milford Delaware. A board of stewards will be chosen to serve for one year. Rev George F E Brown pastors the church.
The Ladie's Aid Society of Melvin Chapel M. P. Church held a sleigh ride to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Wentling on Baltimore Pike. The evening featured games singing and refreshments with a long list of attendees.
The German army strengthens sports as 1916 Olympic fever spreads to Berlin. Prinz Friedrich Karl von Prussen, Kaiser’s nephew, is among top long distance runners. Alvin Kraenzlein, chief coach, trains him for the big games. Star Dye Works advertises by phone 1316.
A suburban electric train carrying about 260 people narrowly escaped a derailment when a trolley wire snapped between Del Rey and Redondo Beach. The 45 mph train slowed and halted just before a 12 foot embankment into the sea, with debris and a hydraulic jack found near the tracks as police search for suspected train wreckers.
St Paul reports Louis W Hill chairman of the Great Northern board will become president to succeed Carl R Gray who resigns. The change may take effect at the next executive committee meeting with Gray to lead Western Maryland as president and chairman between March 10 and 15. Confirmation came by telegraph from Del Monte California and from Gray returning from the East.
William Church Osborn was elected chairman of the New York Democratic state committee to succeed George M. Palmer. The vote was unanimous as part of a party reorganization following a Washington conference between President Wilson and Governor Glynn. Osborn may appoint a treasurer and a campaign committee. William A. Short was elected secretary to replace John A. Mason.
W C Montignani secretary of the B O Y M C A has been living at the association for two weeks while Mrs Montignani visits Montreal. He found on visiting his residence at Pennsylvania avenue and First street yesterday afternoon that high wind had broken seven windows and was tearing down the blinds.
Jacob D. George announces for City Council in the 1914 primary election. He asks voters for support and influence and pledges to devote his entire time to duties if elected. Dates noted include primary March 3 and decision March 8 1914.
Several candidates declare plans for city council seats subject to primary elections. Ward M. Pichmieberger Oscar A. Eyerman and William B. Frazier request votes and support ahead of March primaries in 1914 and 1911 references, urging voter consideration and dedication to office.
In San Francisco on March 3, Mrs. Eggers, wife of Sheriff Frederick Eggers, announces plans to file a petition for his removal from office amid ongoing divorce proceedings. The couple, who have lived together 36 years, says the move is not spiteful and cites testimony given to the grand jury.
Robert Porter Alexander and Margaret McKinetck, both of Pittsburgh near Galene, Trienble, Wigus, Pa., obtained marriage licenses. The record notes their names and residence in the Pennsylvania area.
Local resident Charles Hinze announces his bid for City Council in the upcoming primary. He pledges to devote his time to public service and community improvement if elected.
Joseph Hirsh announces his bid for City Council in upcoming March primaries. He leverages his record as a current councilman to appeal to voters and highlight achievements.
Several notices announce candidacies for the City Council in the upcoming March 3 and March 8, 1914 primaries. Orge A Reinhard Pri y Election and Harry L Smith request voters' support and affirm they accept the primary decision.
Geo B. Wise seeks voter support in the upcoming primary on Tuesday March 3 1914. The notice requests the continued backing of all supporters and marks the Feb 20 1914 date as the announcement.
In Elkins West Virginia Mrs Laura Cassel of Widdel underwent surgery for appendicitis at Davis Memorial Hospital. Surgeons discovered her abdominal organs reversed with the appendix on the left and the liver on the left while the heart lay on the right. Doctors report she should recover.
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