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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1914

Page

8

Visitors and residents greet Cumberland area

A long list of visits and departures marks a Cumberland page. J H Kirkpatrick of Hagerstown visits Cumberland while Andrew Romney from Mount Savage travels to Baltimore. Edith Noel and Miss Edith Noel from Hancock visit, as do many others returning home after stays with relatives.

J. H. Kirkpatrick Hagerstown Cumberland John Sigler Adam Lebeck Westernport Clara Custer John L. Walker Bedford Street Martinsburg Andrew Romney Mount Savage Jaltimore William Noel Edith Noel Hancock Noel Hyndman Dewett Ashby Virginia Cincinnati Sims Shuck Ellen Dugan Patrick Morrisey Baltimore W. E. Nycum Everett Windsor Edith Bolden Dora Brown Bertie Lawton Oakland W. W. Barnes Lonaconing Washington Frederick W. Knieriem George L. Carney William C. Korns Meyersadale William Knieriem J. M. Arvin Youngstown Grace Crosby New York City Everett G. Bishop North Mechanic Street William Shafenberg W. F. Frederick Piano Ciompany Pittsburg

Rebels seize Tampico reported by dispatches

Dispatches received at the Constitutionalist headquarters state Tampico has fallen into rebel hands. The report places the capture in Tampico, with details clarifying the advance and timing as of May 11.

Tampico Los Angeles Cal Constitutionalist

Wreath From President For Pittsburg Sailor Killed

A White House wreath of lilies sent to the Delawry home honors Francis Patrick Delawry a Pittsburg sailor killed at Vera Cruz. Mayor Armstrong issues funeral homage proclamation and orders Public Safety Committee to have guards on duty.

Pittsburg Wilson Francis Patrick Delawry Vera Cruz United States White House Armstrong Public Safety Committee

Wild West showman John Boston dies in Allegany

John Boston a 52 year old chandelier man for the Kit Carson Wild West Show died at Allegany Hospital after a several day illness caused by pneumonia. A Lynn Massachusetts native he traveled with the show for three years and is survived by a wife and daughter whose residence is unknown. The body was embalmed and removed by G Stanley Butler with arrangements pending as management seeks relatives.

John Boston Kit Carson Boston Allegany Hospital

VIOLETT CHILD HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Blair Violett son of Mr and Mrs William B Violett a Hershman Transfer driver was struck on the Oldtown road by a car owned by Mr Rice about 6 pm yesterday and lightly bruised The driver could not avoid the child and Mr Rice agreed to pay doctors bills the matter settled without further trouble

Blair Violett William B. Violett Hershman Transfer Company Mr. Rice Oldtown Road Rice

Balaclava Hero in Dying Condition in Oakland

James Brock, a merchant tailor of Oakland Maryland formerly of this city, lies in a dying condition from paralysis after being struck on Saturday. He is perhaps the last Balaclava hero, a member of the famous Six Hundred and receives a pension from the Queen.

James Brock Oakland Mr. Brock

U S Court Adjourns To Tuesday June 2

Deputy Clerk William J Feaga adjourned the United States District Court session until Tuesday June 2 as the Circuit Court is in session and many attorneys have cases in the U S Court. A Verona cyclone killed a teacher Miss Olsen, injured 12, and caused about 250000 in property damage near Madison Wisconsin.

William J. Feaga United States District Court Rose Circuit Court United States Court Madison Wis

Organizing for Sunday Observance

Ministers from Allegany County met at the Central Y M C A and formed an advisory committee on Sabbath Day observance. The first Sunday in June will host Lord's Day Alliance exercises with Dr W W Davis speaking in Barton Midland and South Cumberland. A permanent county committee will be appointed the following Monday. Revs Balthis Richardson Bird Bell Earnest Jewell Wheeler named to the committee.

Allegany County Lord’s Day Alliance W. W. Davis Alliance Barton Midland Odd Fellow’s Cumberland J. H. Balthis H. Eugene Richarson W. E. Bird J. N. Bell Frostburg H. L. Earnest Lonaconing Stanley T. Jewell Harry V. Wheeler Westernport

Case Against B and C Settled For 1200

The case of Emma F. Lowther admin istratrix and others against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was announced settled for 1200. Attorneys for the plaintiff were W. W. Wilson and Frank A. Perdew. Col George A. Pearre represented the railroad. The State of Maryland against Edward Morris for furnishing liquor to minors was heard. he was found guilty and paroled for one year. Judge Henreson adjourned court until tomorrow at 9 o'clock.

Emma F. Lowther Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company W. W. Wilson Frank A. Perdew Col George A. Pearre Maryland Edward Morris Henreson

Classified department rental and sale notices

Classifieds list a brick house for rent at 62 Annst with convenience, a four room rental at 30 Cecelia st, furnished front room for a gentleman at 121 N Centre st, two men wanted as boarders on Baltimore avenue, and several typewriters for sale or repair from Tri-State Typewriter Exchange. Also help wanted for a good singer and an underwood typewriter with recent improvements. Contact numbers provided.

Centre St

Knights and Holy Names Attend Large Early Mass

Nearly 500 men gathered for an early Mass at St. Patrick's Church led by Knights of Columbus and Holy Name members. About 300 Knights in white regalia and 150 Holy Namers marched from Carroll Hall to reserve the center aisle, creating an impressive turnout.

Knights of Columbus Holy Name St. Patrick's Catholic Church Carroll Hall

Shooti ng Charge Stems From City Incident

Mary Gray a shoe merchant faced Justice Heck on a charge of exploding a firearm in city limits. Eyter, a wall paper dealer, filed the accusation after Gray allegedly shot at a bird with a cat and rat rifle on Decatur street. Byler was present. case under advisement.

Mary Gray Justice Heck William N. Eyter Wall Paper Decatur Street Gray Byler

Two Citizens Face Speed Violation Charges

Justice Heck will hear charges of violation of the speed ordinance by motorists at 4:00 this afternoon. Co W Light 128 Grand avenue reports Duke Burger in car No 30T7T exceeded the limit yesterday. Michael Shetzer of North Centre street cites Grover Cleveland Himmler, former patrolman, operating a taxicab service.

Justice Heck Co. W. Light Grand Avenue Duke Burger Michael Shetzer North Centre Street Grover Cleveland Himmler

Real Estate Transfers Include Several Parcels

John G. Wiebel and others sell land on Marion street to Henry C. Landis for 10 dollars. Anna R. Norris and Henry N. Norris transfer Ellerslie land to Agatha M. Smith and Frederick E. Smith for 10 dollars. George A. Robinson and Nellie L. Robinson sell Oldtown road land to James H. Shaw for 425 dollars. Edward Lewis sells Cresap town road land to Charles F. Trescher for 1 dollar, and vice versa. Arner G. Carl attorney sells Barretsville parcel to Mary Lear for 1 dollar.

John G. Wiebel Henry C. Landis Marion Street Anna R. Norris Henry N. Norris Agatha M. Smith Frederick E. Smith Ellerslie George A. Robinson Nellie L. Robinson James H. Shaw Oldtown Road Edward Lewis Charles F. Trescher Cresaptown Road Arner G. Carl Mary Lear Barretsville

Uniontown Chief Requests Arrest of Civil Elopers

Chief J Thomas Eisenhauer received a wire from Uniontown Pennsylvania police seeking interception of William Barnes and Jesse Trocc en route to Cumberland for marriage. No law violation charged and Eisenhauer doubts action would be justified.

J. Thomas Eisenhauer Uniontown William Barnes Jesse Trocc Elopers Cumberland Eisenhauer

Mother's Day Observed With Carnations In Cumberland

Mothers Day was observed in Cumberland yesterday with general wear in of carnations. In many pulpits eloquent discourse grew from the sentiment clustering around the observance of the day.

Cumberland

Local Names List for Parental or Legal Notice

Roy Chalfont Smallwood of Monesson Pa and Helen Dolores Welsh of Charlerot Pa are joined with Frank Chick Conte of Monongahela City and Mary Josephine Girard of Connellsville Pa in a recorded notice listing parties involved.

Roy Chalfont Smallwood Monesson Pa Helen Dolores Welsh Charlerot Pa Frank Chick Conte Monongahela City Mary Josephine Girard Connellsville, Pa

Stiliman Freed Near Saltillo Reported by Consul General

Consul General Hanna at Saltillo says Vice Consul Stilliman has been released from prison near Saltillo. A refugee provided the account, but the State Department had not received a precise location for Stilliman.

Stiliman Washington Genera Hanna Saltillo Staate Deprtment Stilliman State Department

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Anna Geare Cyril B. Geare Fayette Street Richardson Him. Richardson United Brethren Church Parsons W. Va George H. Thompson Mary Margaret Connelly Mary Brengle C. W. Link Martinsatire John KE. Edwards Hedgesville Leo J. Rasche Grafton Sentinel George Light Frank Scarlett North Maple Avenue Light Greenspring Martinsburg Journal John Foreman Elder St Charles Foreman Pittsburgh J. C. Ely Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Presbytery of Grafton Fairmont George Bond George Hamill, Jr Beall Street Robert MacDonald Juvenile Court Edith Amick M. C. Mitchell Martin L. Enders Geo. D. Landwehr C. E. of A St. Louis Violett U. S. Court South Cumberland W. Yates J. H. Holzshu & Co Elgin Graham Sign Co South Centre St Mayii-tf Bedford St Stag Hotel D. J Apply “C Care Cumberland Press Cecelia St Gardner Harrison St Baltimore Avenue Columbia St. Water and Gas Miller Frederick Sta Columbia Ave West Virginia Midland Mfg. Co Maryland Avenue Grand Ave A. Brown Virginia Ave Miller’s Dye Works Underwood Tri-State Typewriter Exchange & Supply Co Third National Bank Prospect St. Maylitf Iqeaizestate Cao OO Harbaugh Baltimore Street Grose George W. Grose Hyndman, Pa Howard Street Cumberland, Maryland Desales Glick Insurance and Real Estate Washclean Washcelean Washclean Mfg. Company Renota Supply Company Cumberland, MD Walsh The
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