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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1914
Page
2
The Maennerchors bowling team captured their thirteenth consecutive win by defeating Frostburg bowlers at Griffith alleys Frostburg by a 99 pin margin.
In Erickland Oregon on March 18 Mrs. John Jareet the Troutdale mayor secured a warrant and her husband a saloonkeeper was arrested on charges of selling liquor to minors. Youth testimony implicated Lar Sen and others in local saloons.
Two locomotives and six freight cars derailed in a tunnel on the Baltimore and Ohio near West Alexandria, about 15 miles from Washington, delaying traffic for five hours. It marked the second B&O freight wreck in the area within 24 hours.
In Brunswick on March 18 a daughter was born to the Duchess of Brunswick, the emperor’s granddaughter. Both mother and child were reported in satisfactory condition, with great rejoicing at the heir’s birth and a telegram of congratulations from the Kaiser. In Metz on the same day, Lieutenant Von Gard died when his aircraft crashed from 200 feet after the plane veered.
General Superintendent Blaser of the B. and C. arrived in the city on No. 15 and will conduct a regular inspection of the local office work today.
Dr. Thomas W. Koon expresses sincere appreciation for support in yesterday's election. He pledges to carry out platform promises and vindicate the confidence of Cumberland's citizens. Advertisement.
The Collins hosts a card party with guests from Jacksonville and nearby towns. Albert Kinzer and Elizabeth Moon wed at Arlington Hotel with a reception at noon. James Lante and Nannie Stedline wed at Bedford Street Church parsonage. John Dose and Bernetta Kime marry at the court house after license filing. Oyster supper planned by Fairview M P Church Young Peoples Aid Society with nearly 300 tickets sold.
The Hebrew Temple on 8 Centre street hosted a superb amateur production titled Haman's Conspiracy by B'er Chayim Sabbath School pupils. Melvin Morgan led as Haman with Ruth Shaeffler and Bernard Morgan in key roles as well as a strong ensemble. Dancing girls and a large cast, including Lester Kline and Laura Knop, drew praise from a sizable audience.
A Frostburg Beall High School gathering brought Allegany County first and second grade teachers for instruction led by Miss Lena Gertrude Roling. She covered school work phases and methods for Exhibition Day May 22 with another similar meeting planned at Beall High School Friday afternoon.
Bishop Frank M. Bristoll of the Methodist Church Omaha is ill with acute indigestion at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago. His condition today is critical as he is joined by his wife.
Land sale notices list transfers: Robert and wife to A F Gerstell in McCoole for $5. Leroy Chaney and others to Charles A Taylor and Elsie M Taylor in Reinhart and Chaney additions Cumberland for $10. Anna Catherine Meyers and Joseph N Myers to Mathias J Ruppen kamp near Cumberland known as McLuckie Farm for $10. Michael Sell and Margaret Sell to John H Sell on Green Street Cumberland for $1.
Mrs S W Caton and children of Hagerstown visited Mrs Kate Shuck in Ridgeley and returned home. Clarence Poe Baltimore and Ohio railroad chief time keeper was in the city yesterday. Thomas Wheeler of Grafton W Va visits Cumberland this week. Mrs Walter Herndon of 22 South George street visited relatives in Tunnelton W Va Saturday. Miss Hazel Brant of Springdale street ill at Western Maryland Hospital. Miss Lea Burkhart of 220 Virginia avenue confined at home by illness. Walter Smith of 188 Maryland avenue leaves for extended visit with aunt in New York City. William Burke formerly with Windsor Garage and Taxicab Co now in Oakland Md visits Cumberland this week. Miss Nellie Castle of Baltimore visits at 216 Virginia avenue. J L Montgomery Stirling Coal Co Daniel Boone Ky attended funeral of John P McMullen then left for home. Mrs Charles H Brace has recovered and is at home about.
A compiled list shows multiple couples from Pennsylvania and nearby states including Wildwood, Leesburg, West Sunbury, Derry, Greensburg, Altoona, Johnstown, Titusville, and Ridgeley. Names include Kinzer Moon Brophy Hedrick Weasel Pisor Lantz Fredline Kidder Marks Hunter Rose Kime Aiken Webb Godel Brehm Sindorf Boggs Stearns Ames Johnston Stickley Baldwin and others noted with their respective towns or counties.
In Washington on March 18 Senator Wesley L. Jones urged the Senate to press President Wilson for full information on foreign objections to the Panama Canal tolls repeal clause. He warned Britain’s protest shows the price of foreign help in the Mexican situation.
Sacramento dispatch says General Kelley, who led a march from San Francisco to Washington, laughed at rumors his army aimed to seize the Rock Island arsenal and spark a nationwide revolution.
Miss Frances Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones of Lonaconing died at Skysville near Baltimore yesterday aged 27. She received treatment at Skysville Hospital and her remains were taken to Lonaconing this morning for her parents home. Funeral is set for tomorrow at St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery. She is survived by her parents three brothers and three sisters.
Chicago becomes the leading American city in voting strength with 60,119 women and 41,857 men added to the rolls. After yesterday's registration the total voters reach 69,624.
Sacramento March 18 Governor Hiram W. Johnson appealed to the War Department in Washington for additional troops to reinforce the Mexico California border lines.
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