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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1915

Page

5

Ushers and church plans headline South Cumberland notices

The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South plans a larger new Grand avenue building with modern features. The Ushers’ Association of St. John’s Lutheran meets this evening at Harold Smith’s home to plan a strawberry and ice cream social.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Grand Avenue Harry V. Wheeler Ushers’ Association St. John’s Lutheran Church Harold Smith Third Street Ushers’ Society

J Walter Galloway Re-elected President Of Two Coal Firms

J Walter Galloway is re elected president of the Maryland Coal Company of Maryland and the Maryland Coal Company of West Virginia. Both meetings, in Lonaconing Maryland and New York, applaud his effective management and efforts to expand output and develop new resources including the Mt Savage Fire Clay seam.

Maryland Coal Company of Maryland Weer Virginia Lonaconing New York J. W. Galloway Maryland Coal Company of Maryland Tyson Mt. Savage Maryland Coal Company West Virginia Wendel Gas Fairmont Galloway West Virginian Company Black Diamond

State Sues B and O Railroad for 2 Million in Taxes

The suit, filed in Baltimore Superior Court, seeks about 2 million dollars in back taxes on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Maryland gross receipts from 1896 to 1908. Lawyers for the state and the railroad presented final arguments before Judge Ambler, who reserved his decision.

Ambler Superior Court of Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company W. Irvine Cross Edgar Allan Poe R. Marsden Smith Railroad Oscar Leser State Tax Commission Ohio Washington Maryland Washington and Metropolitan

Court Rules Against B. and C. in 2 Cent Fare Case

Judge S D Littlepage of the Circuit Court in Charleston WV refused to grant an injunction against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stopping the 2 cent per mile fare. The court said the railroad must follow the Public Service Commission and that contempt proceedings could follow for continued charges. The railroad had billed 2½ cents per mile since Saturday while issuing rebate coupons for 0.5 cents.

S. D. Littlepage Charleston W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company West Virginia Public Service Commission Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission Writ Affects B&O Fare Increase

The Public Service Commission obtained a writ from the State Supreme Court of Appeals compelling the Baltimore and Ohio to charge 2 cents per mile until a public hearing on the proposed fare increase could be held. The writ is returnable May 11.

Public Service Commission State Supreme Court of Appeals Baltimore and Ohio

Dining cars offer carnations on 5000 mile run

The railway will provide boutonnieres to patrons in dining cars along a 5000 mile route. White carnations will honor mothers who have passed away, while others will receive red flowers.

Consolidation 10 Opens Seven More Fairmont Mines

Consolation Coal Company after orders for 150000 tons of coal will open mines at Murray Redwood Mountain Barnstown Shaft Coaling Station Meadowbrook and Two Lick. 1500 new workers to be employed and output expected to double last year. Coal and Coke shops at Gassaway WV on full time with 100 coal cars and a new standard baggage car being built.

Grafton Fairmont Mines Fairmont Consolidation Coal Company Murray Redwood Mountain Barnstown Meadowbrook Two Lick Elkhorn Coal & Coke Gassaway W. Va

Grafton Merchants Seek Sunday Cumberland Trains

The Grafton Merchants Association urged Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials to add Cumberland accommodation trains Nos 5 and 6 to the Sunday schedule changes on May 23. They cite strong summer Sunday travel and convenience for residents. The road’s traffic department previously hinted at approval but noted the request arrived after the schedule was set. The issue is being pursued with ample time for regular Sunday service.

the Merchants Association of Grafton Baltimore and One Railroad Company of Baltimore Cumberland Grafton the Road

How B and C Will Keep Mothers Day

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and its 60 000 employees will observe Mothers Day with carnations provided for all staff to wear in tribute to mothers or their memory. Instructions urge train crews shop workers track guards and other staff to join the tribute and passengers will be offered carnations on trains next Sunday.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio

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