Knights of Methodism organized for young men and boys
A Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church meeting discussed forming a local Knights of Methodism branch for Methodist youth as an Epworth League adjunct. Plans were set for another gathering, aiming to keep young Methodists connected with church work and inviting others to join. Separately the Episcopal Sewing Circle met at Emmanuel Parish House to prepare garments for the Tuberculosis Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Methodism
Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
United States
Woman's Auxiliary
Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Parish House
Parsonage Bazaar Swap and W C T U Meeting in Suwanee
An exchange is held at the Parish House from 2 to 5 PM with Mrs D W Sloan and Mrs Edmondson in charge. A W C T U meeting is set for 8 PM at 328 Green Street with full attendance urged to discuss funds for a city drinking fountain. The Ladies Aid Society wraps up a two night supper in Bedford Street M P Church with 312 served last night and 612 over both nights. thanks given to Eagles lodge for space and to the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suwanee, Tenn
D. W. Sloan
Edmondson
C. C. Willison
Green Street
Ladies Aid Society
Bedford Street
M. P
Eagles Lodge
Obituary notes from Ridgeley and Cumberland area
Obituary notices report the death of John Adam Abey a 69 year old Ridgeley West Virginia resident who died after three days illness at his home. He is survived by his wife and several grown children with funeral plans not yet made. Also noted is the death of an infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert R Sisk in Ridgeley and a funeral for Thomas F Clark 70 a former Cumberland resident who died in Johnstown Pa. His body will be returned to Cumberland for burial at Rose Hill cemetery with services and lodge members attending. Clark had lived in Cumberland earlier and served on the police force and in local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adam Abey
Fnk Ome
Ridgeley
W. Va
Robert R. Sisk
Thomas F. Clark
Johnstown
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Rose Hill Cemetery
Chosen Friends Lodge No
Bedford Street
M. P
Chosen Friends Lodge
Lodge
Clark
W. P. Shuck
Youngstown
Webster Luke
John B
Hugh A. McMullen
McMullen Bros
Hot Springs
Arkansas
John B. McMullen
J. Fleming
John Ward
J. Fortney
Patrick Coyle
Patrick Burke
Bessie Ward
Terra Alta
Edward M. Ward
Hotel Colonial
Pittsburgh
A. M. Landauer
Mildred Landauer
East Church Street
Frederick
Wentworth
Baltimore
University Hospital
H. A. Hawkins
Johnson Thompson
Berkeley Springs
Brown
P. J. Walsh
West State Street
May Smith
Vivian Berchdorf
S*re
Terra Alta Republican
W. J. Lavelle
Tunnelton
W. G. Lavelle
Ringwood Journal
Lyle Schill
Schill
Prevost
Oakland
H. L. Butts
Raleigh Street
Martinsburg
Frank Gurley
Meyersdale
T. W and
C. C. Gurley
E. S. Light and Children
South Cumberland
W. H. Leighty
Fred Hummell
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Ruth and
Nora House
E. B. Tucker
McCool
Daniel Dorsey
Grantville
Buffragette Campaigners Head South for Votes for Women
New York suffrage leaders Mrs. Mary Dunnett secretary Miss Caroline Rees vice president and Mrs James Laidlaw auditor depart for Birmingham Alabama for the first southern conference. From Birmingham they will proceed to Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buffragette Campagners
Birmingham
Ala
Mary Dnnett
National Woman's Suffrage Associaton
Caroline Rees
James Laidlaw
Atlanta
Government crop report compares 1918 and current spring Texas
The second bulletin of Texas crop and agricultural report issued by the Government was published in Houston on March 7. It presents crop condition reports and comparative tables to help rough estimates of spring 1918 versus this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Resignation of Webber Hospital Superintendent Stirs Mass
Miss Frances Matthews resigns as superintendent of Webber Hospital effective today to take a new post at a large public hospital in Columbus Ohio. In Connellsville Pennsylvania an 84 year old woman Miss Annie Getting died after accidentally falling into an open grate while feeding coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddford
Mass
Frances Matthews
Webber Hospital
Miss Matthews
Columbus
Connellsville
Annie Getting
McMullens head to Hot Springs for health cure
Messrs John B and Hugh A McMullen of McMullen Bros depart for Hot Springs Arkansas where John B will take baths on doctors orders for health reasons. Hugh A will stay on several weeks. The notes mention various local visits and social updates from Terra Alta to Meyersdale and Cumberland.
Railroad suit favors Chesapeake and Ohio in Cabin Creek strike case
Federal Judge E B Dyer instructed jurors to return a verdict for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad in a $2000 damage suit filed by Mrs Anna Hall who alleges she was shot in the leg while riding a train during the Cabin Creek strike in Charlestown West Virginia on March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
E. B. Dyer
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Anna Hall
Cabin Creek
Treasury Denies 11 Cities Designated as Regional Reserve
Washington on March 7 the Secretary of the Treasury denied that 11 cities had been designated as regional reserve cities under the new currency committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Currency Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Admits Carranza’s Mistake in Polarizing Allies
Washington reports that Constitutionalists admit Carranza erred by antagonizing Britain and the United States in seeking recognition. Cabrera’s appointment as advisor is praised. Benton death investigations hinder punishment of Villa, who commands the army. Diaz leaves for New York amid talks of possible recognition. Carranza and Huerta era moves shift as forces regroup near Agua Prieta and Torreon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Great Britain
United States
Louis Cabrera
Cabrera
Willam Benton
Benton
Villa
White House
Fall
Mexio
Wilson
Morgan
Shive
Shively
Senator Fall
State Department
Diaz
Pennsylvania Couple Eloped to Wed in City Church
Oscar Robert Mellin of Pittsburg and Elizabeth G Myer of McKeesport wed at Kingsley M E Church in this city shortly after 1 PM. Both hailed from well to do families. the bride age 19 prompted parental objections but officials report a happy future for the newlyweds. The couple sent telegrams to their parents promising to return home on an early train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Robert Mellin
Pittsburg
Elizabeth G. Myer
Mee- Keesport
Kingsley M. E. Church
David G. Pile
McKeesport
Japanese naval budget to be cut by 35 million dollars
Tokio reports the naval estimate before the House of Peers will be reduced by 35 million dollars. The government favors the cut due to a high tax rate and the strain from earthquakes and famine on the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
House of Peers
Loot Stolen From New York Central Railroad Warehouses
New York police say loot valued at up to a quarter of a million dollars was stolen from New York Central Railroad warehouses. Two men, Michael Smith and Al Vellmar, alleged to lead a long running warehouse theft ring, were arrested with six wagon loads of goods recovered. A woman detective for the railroad led the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad
Michael Smith
al Vellmar
Warehouse Thieves Trust
Smith
Caes
General Felix Diaz Seen in New York Amid Mexican Turmoil
General Felix Diaz, pictured in New York, seeks safety from political enemies after a Havana assassination attempt. He warns the Mexico crisis may persist for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Felix Daz
New York
Havana
Diaz
Court to Hear Mail Contract Dispute With Pere Marquette
Detroit March 7 United States district court will hear argument on Pere Marquette claim the current mail contract is burdensome due to insolvency and increased parcel post traffic making performance impossible. Receivers contend the railroad cannot carry the mail under the existing terms without loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
United States District Court
Pere Marquette
United States
Two Tombs Prison Keepers Face Commissioner Over Graft
Investigation in Tombs New York March 7 two keepers on the Tombs prison will appear before Miss Katherine B Davis Commissioner of Correction today charged with taking money from prisoners unlawfully. In the recent investigation into graft and laxity of discipline Miss Davis found these two to be the chief offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombs
New York
Tombs Prison
Katherine B. Davis
Commissioner of Correction
Miss Davis
Preparations for Becker Trial Accelerate in New York
In New York on March 7 the District Attorney Whitman pushes preparations for the second murder trial of ex-Police Lieutenant Charles Becker against Herman Rosenthal. A new witness described as "Rachel" Brown, a former gambling partner of "Bridgey" Weber, met with prosecutor Groehl, now assigned to Becker case, for three hours to testify. Becker and his wife and brother visited him at the Tombs, with Mrs. Becker expressing confidence that proceedings are proceeding well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Groehl
Becker
Rachel” Brown
Doolan Signs With Federal League Outlaws
New York March 7 Mike Doolan star shortstop of the Philadelphia Nationals has signed with the Federal League. President William S Baker of the Phillies confirmed the move saying Doolan refused a continued contract and will join the Baltimore Federal League team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mike Doolan
Philadelphia Nationals
Williams
Baker
Phillies
Doolan
Outlaws
Lab or leader Thomas Mann sails to reorganize South African labor
London March 7 The most enthusiastic send off for a departing labor leader was today given to Thomas Mann as he sailed for South Africa to reorganize labor there. Mann was a leading British labor figure and central to recent large strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Mann
South Africa
Mann
Great Britain
Drink German Beer, Absolutely Pure Advertisement
An ad fragment urges readers to drink German beer as a patriotic gesture tied to the election. It hints at political campaigning and ends with a pledge to support someone named Roderic Clary near the close of polls on March 17.
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Ohohohho
Imperials
Aussie Stevese
Neffseeee
Roscup
Parson
Tota
Thomas P Clark
John Eastbrook
Coupe De’tate
Huerta
Daz
Root
Foreign Relations Committee
Douglas, Ariz
Agua Priesta
Douglas
Tellez
Blanquet
Sonora
Ojeda
Torreon
Citizens National Bank
Maryland
Citizens National Bank of Cumberland
THE
George L. Wellington
W. L. Morgan
George L. Wellingto
Ames
Ye McHenry
Simon Rosenbaum
Warren C. White
Charles
Geo. D. Landwehr, Robert MacDonald, Omas Footer
G. A Hetzelenry
J. Ghlishu
German Savings Bank
EO. D. Landwehr
G. Holzsay
Jan N Schiller
al Rosenbaum
J. N. M. Brandler
Jonn Schiller
H. A. Bachman
N. Y
Central B. R
the Evening Press Office
Conti
Roderic Clary
Cumberland:Electric Railway Company
of Cumberland
Applicatio Electric Railway Compans Railway
Virginia Avenue Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third Street
A. W. Straub
Cigfv Clerk
Pian
John
Wedorris
Baltimore Ave
Lesford Street
Goodman Alley
Shriver Avenue
Decatur Street
South Centre Street
Baltimore Street
H. Holzshu & Co. Insurance
Bonding
the Cumberland Press
Victrola
Victors
Victralap
W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Cumberland, MD
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