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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1914
Page
9
A letter refused for publication pledges full publicity in city affairs, audit of Evitt's Creek Water System, and public reporting of spending. It cites a $60,000 bank loan and over $100,000 in borrowed funds, calling for abolition of useless offices and salary cuts. The author stresses fairness and courage in exposing corruption.
Washington reports Census Bureau figures showing U S electricity use quadrupled from 1902 to 1912. Total kilowatt hours rose to about 11.503 billion in 1912 from 2.507 billion in 1902, with large gains in stations, lamps wired, and motor horsepower capacity.
Yesterday at Calvary Church of the Evangelical Association on Mary Street the Sunday school under C. T. Lindell drew 180 attendees. Pastor M. B. McLaughlin preached on Rejecting God and the Consequences after an old-fashioned praise meeting. Twelve new members joined, with revival planned to resume tomorrow at 7 45 P M. Evangelist H. W. Tyler shared a powerful testimony at Bethel Church on Third Street, with further evangelistic services slated to begin March 22 at Bethel.
The death of Harry M. Clabaugh chief justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and Georgetown Law dean occurred at his home 1842 Mintwood Place after a heat induced collapse on the way to a lecture His body was found at 11 45 p m He leaves a widow two Washington daughters a brother in Omaha sisters in Philadelphia and a Germantown step sister Funeral services will be at 2 30 this afternoon at the family home with private interment at Rock Creek cemetery
The week ending March 7 shows births totaling twice the number of deaths. Births include eleven listed records from Feb 20 to Mar 6 for families Ward, Charuhas, Ferguson, Butts, Wharton, Kinglein, Kirk, Huddleston, Beall, Naugle, McKenzie, Wilson, Youngblood, Reitmeier, with one per line. Deaths list eight individuals aged 2 months to 90 years, with dates Feb 28 to Mar 4.
In Atlanta three performances by famed dancer Pavlova are scheduled. An evening show features Orientale by Leon Baker, described as a Russian colors symphonist, with two more performances set for tomorrow.
Pastor Jolly of New York City spoke on The Unpardonable Sin at Liberty Theatre. He explained sin against the Holy Spirit as a willful rejection of God’s power and will, warned of the perpetual death for such acts, and urged harmony with God through faith in Christ. Next week Pastor Sidney Morton will discuss The Three Ways in God’s Plan of Salvation.
Emmanuel church hosts ongoing mission services drawing both parishioners and city residents. The Sunday night crowd grows, the minister explains Christ as King across Hebrew Greek and Latin contexts, and sermons explore ambitions of men and spiritual life. A Wednesday Q A and a mission collection are planned, with help acknowledgments requested from recipients. Separately, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad faces a $1125 judgment for failing to release livestock from cars into pens after a set period.
Revivals in Calvary Evangelist Church and Grace M E Church have drawn notable local attendance with ongoing services this week. Dr T K Oates of Martinsburg West Virginia joins the surgical staff of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, confirmed by Surgeon F D Biser and effective last Thursday.
After a six day trial in Cumberland and a three hour Hagerstown deliberation, the jury awarded Harvey W. C. Whittaker 5800 against Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for injuries from falling into an ash pile. The case may go to the Maryland Court of Appeals. notable was a skeleton exhibit and hip dislocation demonstrations.
Cumberland resident appeals to voters to back a past record as a long time citizen. Emphasizes focus on city affairs and future stability. Dates noted: March 4 to March 18.
A letter from M Roderic Clary dated March 7 18 asks supporters to continue backing him through the election. EYERMAN also seeks voter support in the general election and urges participation on March 17.
George A Reinhard asks voters for support on a city vote to be held Tuesday March at the canal port area with deep appreciation and renewed effort.
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