Braddock Campaign Bowlder Unveiled in Clarksburg Maryland
A bronze tablet bowlder marking Dowden’s Ordinary site where General Braddock camped in 1755 was unveiled in Clarksburg Montgomery County Maryland by Janet Montgomery Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. John Barrett and Rep David J. Lewis spoke as the Engineer Band played. Descendants of Dowden drew the veil and the old Hilton farm site was noted with part of the tavern still standing.
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Clarksburg
Montgomery County
Janet Montgomery
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank FP. Stone
Braddock
Lewis
Olivia Green
Robert Green
Robert J. Green
Dowden
General Braddock
Cunard Line Cancels All Sailings to United States
London reports Cunard steamship sailings to the United States are canceled for Saturday. The Mauretania’s May 29 voyage is also canceled. The Admiralty denies British ships were damaged in any near Berene battle with Germany.
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London
Cunard
United States
Mauretania
Admiralty
Bereen
French Aviator Bombards German Zeppelin Hangar
Paris dispatches report a French aviator bombarded a German aero drome near Maubeuge and is believed to have destroyed a Zeppelin and its hangar. German reverses are noted along the battle line including St George Arras and Carency as French forces press an offensive. Rome reports the Queen Dowager received a Kaiser letter seeking intervention to avoid Austria conflict.
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London
Paris
Maubeauge
St. George
North Arras
Carency
Kaiser
Rome
Austria
House of Savoy
Parents and two children drowned in boating accident
At Bear Trap dam near Liverpool Ohio a rowboat carrying William N. Taylor chief engineer of Dam No. 7 Midland Pa his wife and their two children Cleola 13 and Stanley 6 capsized in fog while en route from Georgetown Pa to Midland. The bodies are not recovered and two other children survived.
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Wast
Liverpool
William N. Taylor
Midland
Bear Trap Dam
Taylor
Georgetown
Pittsburgh
Cleola
Stanley
Thompson Furniture vs B and O Railroad in U.S. Court
Attorneys in Keyser case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad continue examining witnesses in U.S. District Court. Plaintiffs allege the plant burned by a locomotive spark. Numerous witnesses on both sides. trial expected to continue tomorrow.
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Thompson Furniture Company
Keyser
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
United States District Court
Rebuilding Pike To Nave Farm Underway In Westminster
Thomas Bennett and Hunter Company, contractors of Westminster, Md., began resurfacing the Baltimore Pike from city limits to Nave Farm. The macadamized road should become one of the county’s best. Work to finish by July. oiling of all state roads in the vicinity starts next Monday.
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Thomas Bennett and Hunter Company
Westminster
Police Chief Receives Knights of Templar Appreciation
Chief J Thomas Eisen hauer was presented a letter of thanks from H B Kenah recorder of An tioch Commandery No 6 for police help during the Knights Temp lar parade on May 4. Two large boxes of cigars accompanied the tribute for the force. William Claggett and Marie Cook were fined five dollars each for fighting on Window street. Cook paid, Claggett jailed in default. Tony Zeigler jailed after arrest for interfering with an officer and found with brass knuckles. bond set at 15 dollars. W Vittakoff and the Unison News Co owner pleaded guilty to selling cigars and paid 20 dollars plus costs. Y S Satirados arraigned on same charge pledged jury trial and gave bond for October term. Constable James Lindsay served as informant in all three cases.
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J. Thomas Eisenhauer
H. EB. Kenah
Antioch Commandery
No. 6
Window Street
William Claggett
Marie Cook
Clagget
Tony Zeigler
Harry Wartikoff
W. &S. Cigar Co
Unison News Company
Humibird
Horse Hire Suit in Court at Westernport
In circuit court today Harry F. Smith represents a liveryman in a suit against Robert F. Smith of Piedmont Foundry and Machine Co over a horse hire bill. The defense argues the claim is excessive. verdict later returned for the defendant in a separate case, William Van Buskirk of Barton versus Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Co.
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Harry F. Smith
Robert F. Smith
Westernport
Robert Smith
Piedmont Foundry and Machine Company
D. L. Sloan
Horace P. Whitworth
William van Buskirk
Barton
Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Company
Western Maryland trainmen adopt Pullman style caps
Passenger trainmen of the Western Maryland Railway switch to summer uniforms featuring caps identical in make and style to Pullman conductors, marking a marked improvement over the previous headgear.
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Western Maryland Railway
Death of T. T. Stickley prominent Hampshire official
T. T. Stickley a leading Hampshire County citizen and County Court member died at his Junction home yesterday after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning.
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T. T. Stickley
Hampshire County
W Va
Junction
Stickley
Mayor Welcomes Knights of Columbus Convention Guests
Mayor Koon welcomed the Knights of Columbus of Maryland to Cumberland this morning. He praised the order as a leading lay Catholic group upholding civic duty, patriotism, law, and charitable service, while noting public scrutiny and the value of constructive opposition.
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Koon
Knights of Columbus of
Maryland
Knights of Columbus
Cumberland
Local Personalities Visit Relatives and Friends
Mrs Jesse Thorn of Trenton New Jersey visits her husband at the Cumberland Press in Martinsburg. Mrs R H Barrett of McKeesport visits friends here. Mrs Robert Martin of Westernport and child, en route home from Winchester, stops in Martinsburg. Miss Carrie Steinberger returns to Meyersdale from Lonaconing. George T Prather of Clearspring guest at the Windsor. Miss P Eleanor Lindicum and Miss Florence Dawson of Martinsburg depart for Cumberland and Piedmont to visit Miss Dawson's sister Mrs Roy Warner. Mrs Samuel Scanlon of Martinsburg visits Cumberland. Mr and Mrs J F Reich and daughter Marcella and Miss Leota Smith of Meyersdale motor to Cumberland. Mrs Stella Ryland and son Or-
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Jesse Thorn
Trenton
N. J
The
Cumberland Press
R. H. Barrett
McKeesport
Robert Martin and Child
Westernport
Winchester
Martinsburg
Carrie Steinberger
Meyersdale
Lonaconing
George T. Prather
Clearspring
Maryland
Marcella
Leota Smith
Cumberland
Stella Ryland
Physicians lander returns after Baltimore visit
Physicians lander came back yesterday following a two week stay in Baltimore. John G. Krener chief clerk to the general passenger agent of the Western Maryland Railway Baltimore and M T McNeal traveling passenger agent Baltimore were in town today on business. Miss Audrey Campbell returned from Roanoke Virginia last evening after several weeks away. Williams S Burger departed yesterday on an Eastbound business trip. D C Hershiser Western Maryland Railway train master recovering at home on Green Street. Mr and Mrs E A Reith and two children visited Brunswick this week seeking a home. Mr Reith is night yardmaster there but has been off work due to illness. Eugene Barrett of McKeesport spent weekend with Cumberland friends.
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Green Street
E. A. Reith
Brunswick
Mr. Reith
Eugene Barrett
McKeesport
Cumberland
Plaza Fountain Reopens With Flowers and Fish
City Hall plaza underwent summer improvements with geraniums replanted in flower beds and a lawn sodded. The fountain is running again and large gold fish were placed in the pond. Plants were donated by the Flower Shop and fish by M. J. Malamphy. Gardening work is done by Patrolman Cubbage.
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Western Union
Telegraph
Western Union Telegraph CO
Braddock Camp Bowlder
Cunard Line
Thompson
U. S. Court
Nave
Police News
K. OF C
F. Matl
Maryland Ave
G. W. Bowman
Cecelia St
Mechanic Street
Harrison Street
George D. Landwehr
W. G. Damm
Ph. G
South Mechanic Street
the Press
Imo
Pater
Geo. L. Lish
G& York Place
Miller’s
Jani-ly
Miller’s Dye Works
Corner Frederick and Mechanicsts
Chase Street
Hanover Street
MD. Ave
Bath and Gas
Boyd A. Reinhart
Baltimore Street
PB. Miller & Co
Windsor
Madison
Mali
Thor
J. R. Seifert
Auto Repair Co
Glisan’s
Schriver Avenue
Springfield
John W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Cumberland, Md
Schonter
Liberty Street
Boosan
DR. & F. Tookenott
North Centre Street
John G. Miller
Water Street
Masonic Temple
W. Carl Richards
MecCleave
Agic Igic
China
Loretta Blaus
Baltimore St. Powell
Ruppert’s
Maryland Theatre
Keith
National Detective Agency
J. H. Dalley
C. & W. Electric Railway
Cumberland Electric Mailway
South Centre
Gale
Victrolcs
Wolf & Malcolm
S. Mechanic St
Swartz Brothers
Frederick St
Centre St
Co. E. Ralston
G. F. Schultz
Center St
Hohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohones
Ada
Hagersto
Burg
Balimore
Phiketeephta
New York
Ogey
Dally
Mttaburg
Ekins
Belington Devis
Durbin
Hagerstown
Minister
Baltimore
Daily Express
Hencoot
Chambersburg
Expres
Frostburg
Dale
West
Elkins
Davis
Pulnta
Continental Mills Tailoring Co
Continental Mills . Tailoring Co
the Rembrandt Studio
Baltimore St
Powell's Jewelry Store
Howard Buchanan
John A. Fulton & CO
Baltimore and Liberty Sts
Cumberland, Maryland
Louis’ Stei Ouls Stein
North Centre St
John C Wolford
South Liberty
Wall Street
L. R. Edmonds
Front Street
Cumberland 4
Pennsylvania Railroad
Midland —. Lonaconing
Piedmont
Ouly
T. Robertoon
Harbauch
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