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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
2
Frostburg reports Thomas and Brown receiving attention in nearby areas as The Cumberland Press covers regional happenings. Local notes highlight community events and social updates affecting residents and businesses.
Frostburg communities report a negative verdict in a Mexico intervention debate by Beall High School Belles Lettres and Athental Literary societies. Awards went to Emma Skidmore for general excellence. Eleanor Smith and Ruth Engle led the affirmative. Twilight events included Mountain City Council Jr. O U A M expansion, civic club dog enforcement talk, and garbage service discussions. Baseball opens at Frostdare Park Barton versus deal champions in new uniforms amid local pageantry.
The town discusses issuing bonds to build a new bridge over George's Creek on Union Street, a measure to be decided at the upcoming election. Local interest spans households and workplaces with women also active. Thomas Foster sails to Scotland for a two month visit after leading the Lonaconing Caledonia Club.
Municipal election Monday May 11 votes on a $5,000 bond issue. A spelling bee at Lord Presbyterian Church judged by Rev. Stanley H. Jewell with Miss Jane Morton as winner. Cumberland and Midland open George's Creek Valley League game with special train from Cumberland to Midland. Road work injury to William Rogan reported. Church services and classes listed for St Joseph, Grace, Shaft and Woodland churches with times and memorial noting Mrs Fliza Bayes.
Ice cream ices and frozen fruits promptly delivered by National Standard. Phone 214 921.
Twenty two Piedmont No 10 Knights of Pythias led by Captain Norris Bruce visited Terra Alta where a 100 order members received Knight Rank and twenty were initiated into the Uniform Bank. Luke defeated Piedmont 30 to 24 in a spelling bee at Devon Club auditorium. Death of a Child in Westernport. Davis Coal and Coke begins a large power plant near its mine No 52 on the Maryland side opposite West Virginia Junction. Frost hits Piedmont area with no serious damage expected. National Standard Ice Cream Co advertises clean, sanitary production with flavors listed and phone orders.
Washington Camp No. 62 Patriotic Order Sons of America initiated five new members Thursday night, with a smoker and growing enthusiasm for welfare. A new camp recently formed in South Cumberland shares the optimistic outlook. Also notes horses for sale and a Bible lecture at Liberty Theatre May 1 to 3.
Allegany Grove Camp Meeting Association executive committee met to plan rebuilding cottages and ground improvements. Many members seek large lots and a directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday to finalize accommodations for applicants. Family ice cream orders urged for National Standard 214-921.
State Roads Commission invites sealed proposals for resurfacing a 1.74 mile section of National Pike near Cumberland to Nave's Farm Road in Allegany County. Bids due May 12 1914 at noon 601 Garrett Building Baltimore with $500 certified check. Bond required. right to reject bids.
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