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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1914

Page

2

LONACONING R R Crossing Repaired and Local Moves

The CU and P railroad crossing at Clicks is repaired in excellent condition. General Manager Robertson of the C and P responded quickly after citizen committee notes. Concrete sidewalks go in on Douglas avenue and Main street. Firemen build a new armory entrance. Robert Gardner and wife receive a $10 gold piece at Central High School chapel. they plan to move to Prince George county for chicken raising and truck gardening. Spring moving begins with Douglas Truly moving to Monessen. Alvin Green moves his office to Terment Building on Jackson street. Benjamin F Nichols improves in a Baltimore hospital and Esau ee of Monessen visits town. Robert Patrick departs for Alabama to visit relatives.

R. R Clicks CU. and P Robertson C. and P Douglas Avenue James A. King Adolph Reichelt Main Street James H. White Armory Robert Gardner Central High School Gardner Prince George County Douglas Truly St. Mary’s Terrace Monessen Alvin Green Porter Ternent Jackson Street Benjamin F. Nichols Baltimore Esau Ee Robert Patrick Alabama

Frostburg Arts Scene Includes Band Concert and Charity Play

Frostburg hosts a well attended Arion Band concert at the Opera House praised as artistic and financially successful with soloists and choir including Rev. P. Gy-Safftran Anna Ellas and N. T. Hocking. Frostburg Stars Dramatic Company performs Uncle Josh in Salizbury for St Michael’s Church and plans a Piedmont benefit.

Arion Frostburg Opera House Rev. P. Gy-Safftran Anna G. Ellas M. E Tiddy N. T. Hocking The Frostburg Stars Dramatic Company Salizabury Uncle Josh St .Michael’s Catholic Church Piedmont St. Peter's Catholic Church

Eckhart Light Free Offer Sparks Local Debate

The C and W Electric Co. president Ferdinand Williams explains free lights on the Eckhart line while noting limits on future free illumination. Citizens committee members Parker Johnston and Sullivan assist, with funds to cover materials and labor. Also I B S A meets Sunday, Methodist choir begins practice, and James Weigle and niece Leona Philips visit relatives in Springfield and Cincinnati.

Ferdinand Williams C. & W. Electric By. Co Eckhart Middle West James Weigle Leona Philips Springfield Cincinnati Ohio Weigel Porter

Pleasure Club Holds Enjoyable Wasier Ball in Mount Savage

The Pleasure Club hosted a Wasier ball Wednesday night in Mullaney's Hall. The ballroom was crowded and the dance was a well attended event under the club's auspices with representation from Cumberland Frostburg and other towns.

Mullaney's Hall Cumberland Frostburg

Funeral and social notes from Piedmont and surrounding towns

Mrs. Fred D. Beck of Elkins was interred at Philos Cemetery after arriving by train from the south. All children attended except Mrs. Archie Parsons who is ill in Baltimore. Miss Ack of Luke Md dies of typhoid. funeral set for Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck of St. Louis attended the mother’s funeral and return today. Miss Izetta Bowers visited Wheeling and Harrison county and returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey Kenny return to Renaille. Ada Kenney visits Willie Parsons in Romney. Marie Williams hosted the Ladies Auction Bridge Whist club. Winifred Patterson returns to Gassaway after visiting Nina Shuey. Grace Mullen visits relatives in Baltimore.

Fred D. Beck Elkins Western Maryland Philos Cemetery Westernport Archie Parsons Baltimore Charles H. Beck St. Louis Beck Izetta Bowers Wheeling W. Va Harrrison County Ohio Dailey Kenny Renaille Ada Kenney Willie Parsons Romney Marie Williams Ladies Auction Bridge Whist Club Winifred Patterson Gassaway Nina Shuey Grace Mullen

Divorces granted in Keyser circuit court amid other items

Divorces awarded to Mrs. Lottie White from George White, Mrs. Timima Meliiwee from George H. Meliiwee, and Mrs. Maggie Liller from J. M. Liller. Mrs. Liller gains custody of children and $300 monthly alimony. Also noted: James Thomas vs Dr J O Tants over a horse possession with jury verdict for Thomas.

Lottie James Thomas J.o.tants Justice Irwin Thomas W. W. Hileman Leo Bell Piedmont H. C. Grusendorf W. T. Brown Arnold Tranhagan

Gets-It Corn Cure Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement touts Gets-It as the new easy corn and callus remedy. It claims quick, painless results with drops applied, avoiding rings, greasy salves, and tapes. Sold by all druggists for six cents a bottle, or direct from B Lawrence & Co in Chicago.

ABC B. Lawrence & Co Chicago

European Briefs Highlighting Royal Christenings and Tense Europe

London reports mixed English sentiment on US-Mexico tensions with no side taken. Britain, Germany, France monitor the conflict for commercial stakes. In Germany next Tuesday a royal christening will be celebrated with European monarchs as sponsors. Italy faces a dangerous smallpox outbreak in Bergamo’s cotton districts. Russia backs the Imperial Greate Russian Orchestra with a 12500 dollar annual subsidy. Rumors of Franco American talks and a new understanding between England and France surface amid Panama Expo discussions. The Paris Steeplechase Society plans a big Au tuil meeting with 74000 francs in prize money.

London United States Mexico England Germany France Britain Brunswick Kaiser Kaiserine Louise Camiber Francis Austria-Hungary Nicholas II Russia Bavaria Duma Gubertly M. Andreef

Royal Residences and European Movements Amid Intl Visit

The piece notes English royal residences including York Balmore Windsor and Buckingham Palace in a context linked to King George and Queen Mary of Englands Paris visit. It mentions Austro Hungarian officials and predicts a short remaining life for Emperor Francis Joseph beyond his 80s while astrologists forecast his end near.

York, Balmore Windsor Buckingham Palace George Queen Mary England Paris Francis Joseph

Cumberland to Sell 1914 Water Improvement Bonds

Cumberland Maryland invites bids for 60000 of Cumberland City Water Improvement Funding Bonds of 1914 in 250 500 and 1000 denominations. Interest 4 percent semiannually May 1 and November 1. bids due May 11 1914. Mayor council may reject any bid. Ward M Eichelberger Finance Commissioner announces details.

Cumberland City Water Improvement Cumberland Maryland Ward M. Eichelberger

Moving Picture Plays Offer New Spare-Time Career

An article notes a growing field writing moving picture plays for film studios. Producers pay 25 to 150 dollars per scenario, with a man claiming 3500 dollars in six months. Work can be done at home in spare time, no literary skill required, and opportunities are open to both women and men. Send a postcard for free details.

Perop Gocaneer Dayton Ohio

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Borrachos Lonaconing Jahitor Thomas & Brown the Cumberland Press Carl Thomas & Brown Cumberland Press Office Ment Beall High School Earl Carmeny Chargeville Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Company J. T. Chambers Borden Jacob Steiney Garrett County Miners' Hospital Wednesda F. A. G. Murray Mt. Savage Raymond A. Walter Reading John G. Merrbcavh Milton Lindauer Philadelphia Joe Lindauer Dr. J. C. Pfeiffer International Bible Students Association Muir Methodist Church Choir R. Hillary Lancaster C. J. Woodworth Mount Savage Piedmons, W. VA Miss Ack Keyser Bachelor Club Bachelor's Club Mrantzea Bane Lizzie Nesbitt Walter DO. Trenton Mary Hdna Hampstead Maysville Citizens National Bank German Savings Bank Citizens’ National Bank S. E. Corner Baltimore and Centre Streets George L. Wellington Hugh A. McMullen W. L. Morgan Cashier George L. Wellingto James A. McHenry, Simon Rosenbaum Warren C. White Charles G GEO D. Landwehr Robert MacDonald Thomas Footer G. H. Hetzel Henry J. Glick Lishu GEO. D. Landwehr C. G. Houlzstill Jonn Schiller George L. Wellingtonn G. Holzshy James A. McHenry Conrad Cumberland, Maryland Susman Rosenbaum J. N. M. Brandler John Schiller H. A. Bachman Mmerman Italy Bergamo Poincare Steeplechase Society of Auteuil Cumberland City Water Improvement Funding Enue North Centre Street Renota Supply Company Cumberland, MD Walsh Photo-Play Association Wilkes-Barre Leader Garage South Cumberland Ord E. Laing Ave Keys Hotel J. J. Zapf Baker Street Decatur Street Bedford Street Centre Arch Street J. H. Holzshu & Co Insurance Liberty Theatre Weill Kyanize Mathews Paint Co Mechanic St Bird Books New England Cowes Mabel Osgood Wight Rockies Chapman Birds Pennsylvania Werblers North America John A. Fulton & CO. Booksellers and Stationers Liberty Sts Comberhad
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