Braddock Cannon to Be Dedicated in Winchester
A historic 18th century Drase cannon once used by Gen. Edward Braddock during his 1775 march from Alexandria to Fort Duquesne will be dedicated in Winchester Virginia. The ceremony on May 27 will place the cannon on City Hall lawn atop a cobblestone foundation from Alexandria roads. Miss Katherine R Giaass, Fort Loudoun Seminary president, chairs the local arrangements.
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Edward Braddock
Hhs
Alexandria
Winchester
Fort Duquesne
Colonial Dames of America
City Hall
Katherine R Giaass
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Coal trade shatters April record across Atlantic ports
April coal exports set a new monthly high with Hampton Roads at 453,938 tons and Baltimore at 198,293 tons. Italy and Argentina were key buyers, receiving 125,941 and 26,410 tons from Hampton Roads respectively, while Brazil imported 62,715 tons from Hampton Roads. Philadelphia is expected to exceed 50,000 tons once reported.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Hampton Roads
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Italy
Hampton Roada
Brazil
British Regiments Suffer Heavy Casualties In War
Col ne May 11 The London Standard quoted by Cologne Gazette cites Lord Hamilton and I B Thomas urging government openness about war losses. It notes Grenadier Guards lost colonel and sixteen officers. 1 100 men with only 300 surviving. Cameronians wiped out. Coldstream Guards among others.
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Cologne
London Standard
Lord Hamilton
I. B. Thomas
Kensington
Britain
Flanders
France
Cameronians
Coldstream Guards
Battle of Neuve Chapelle
England
Germany
O Shaughnessy leaves bank post to run family undertaking firm
In Columbus on May 11 Jerry O Shaughnessy was feted at a farewell banquet marking his departure from the National Bank of Commerce where he served as assistant cashier. He has become manager of the O Shaughnessy Undertaking Company, while his former bank colleagues wish him happiness in his new role.
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Columbus, O
Jerry O'Shaughnessy
Jerry
National Bank of Commerce
O’shaughnessy Undertaking Company
Names of Beverly and Pennsylvania residents listed
A list of individuals from Beverly West Virginia Greensburg Greensburg Johnstown Friends Cove Philadelphia and Cumberland identified by full names and paired locations. The fragment appears to record names of people tied to multiple towns across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Charles Lee Werse
Mattie Beatrice Dellitt
Beverly
W. Va
Ladiew Lloyd
Mill Creek
Binchem Trace
Lee Bell
Walter G. Glaze
May V. Davie
Greensburg
Harry T. Rodner
Ruth Matilda Mathews
Johnstown
Hickman Charles Furgeson
Montrose
Delta Vanilla Philips Cumberland
Harry Hall
Carrie Mae Bingham
Friends Cove
William Kerr
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Ann Barnette
Clarksburg
Unclaimed Letters List for Cumberland Md P O May 8
A Cumberland Maryland post office notice lists unclaimed letters for the period ending May 8. Names include Chas Allen Co James Agger Samuel Bennett Mrs Wm Booker W J Buchner Jessie Cross and others across multiple initials and titles.
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Cumberland
P. O
Chas. Allen Co
James Aggerson
Samuel Bennett
Wm. Booker
W. J. Buchner
Jessie Cross
W. D. Dill
Jim Dolenson
Wilbert Gore
May Gracey
Lillian Harrison
Carrie Johnson
K. C. Kidd
Majok Lavell
Horace Laney
Maryland Woolen Mills
Illustrated Bible for All Families Promoted by Press
The piece argues the average family size, notes census figures of five, and promotes a new illustrated Bible offered to readers. It claims the Bible’s pictures link directly to the text and claims uniqueness, urging readers to clip certificates found elsewhere in the issue, with Catholic and Protestant editions available.
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments for Rheumatism Relief
Chiropractic spinal adjustments offer natural nerve restoration and lasting relief from rheumatic pain. The notice claims immediate benefit from the first adjustment, promising reduction of back pain, numbness, headaches, and sleep restoration without drugs or surgery.
Health supervision cuts grip complications at Madison
The state university reports progress in controlling grip among 5000 students. Prompt illness reporting reduced ear and eye inflammation from 50 percent four years ago to 10 percent last year. Average absence time rose from 1 2 to 2 1 2 days due to crowded living and classes.
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Madison
Wis
The
State University
Trustee Sale Notices Property Lot 219 and 218 Cumberland
Public sale of two Cumberland lots 219 and 218 on Laing's Addition fronting 52 feet 9 inches on Pennsylvania Avenue. Property includes a six room frame house at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue with bath pantry two porches and utilities. Sale at Second National Bank Cumberland at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday. Cash terms. Trustees J W Cochrane and William C Walsh. Advertisement April 4 and 11.
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John Hanifin
William D. Hanifin
Circuit Court
Allegany County
Second National Bank
Baltimore
South Liberty Street
Cumberland
Maryland
Laing
Just
Pennsylvania) Avenue
Beech Alley
Said
Michael E .Hanising
Otis Wisman
Elizabeth Wisman
Pennsylvania Avenue
J. W
Cochrane
William C. Walsh
Tramp Is Traveling Kitchen
Red Wing Minn May 11 Jim Sullivan typical American tramp carried a kitchen cabinet under his coat when arrested. Found were eight large raw potatoes weighing seven pounds one quart bottle of sweet milk one ten cent loaf of wheat bread one half dozen tea biscuits one half dozen Saturday rolls two one pound packages of ground coffee two aluminum salt and pepper shakers glass cruet with vinegar one raw onion and two Japanese paper napkins.
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Red Wing
Minn
Jim Sullivan
Pylers Advertising For Paper at 30 N Centre St
A razor line of golds at 6 cents per roll appears in a Pylers ad at 30 N Centre St. The notice promises savings on any grade of paper and includes prices of 2, 3, and 6 cents per roll.
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Pylers
Centre St
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M'Mullen Bros
Serge
Poplin
Gabardines
Men’s Oxfords
Jao Bluch
Ladies’ Oxfords
Children’s Oxfords
Braddock
I. K. Little
N. Centre St
New York
Household Loan Co
Household Loan GO
Cumberlend
Hargland
Third National Bank Building
L. W. Bullard
Chiro
Practor
South Centre Street
Trustee’s
Sale City Property
al Rosenbaum Brothers
Gordon Furniture Co
N. Mechanic St
Cumberland, MD
Fipone
Maryland Theatre
Adolpho-Wizard of
the Accordeon
New Great Pictures
Polk Street
Window Street
South Lee Street
Lazarus Millinery
Baltimore St
the Hat Shop
Lazarus
Baltimore Street
S. & H. Green
Hast & McDermott
Retail Grocers
Mechanic St
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