Cumberland Tailors Lose Uniform Bid Controversy
Allegany Trades Council condemns awarding city police uniforms to an out of town firm. The Cumberland venture criticized for not bidding, while a union shop confirms the contract, with council members urged to review the action and local firms pressed to bid.
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Cumberland
Plagan
Chamber of Corn
Allegany Trades Council
International Garments Workers
Garment Workers Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Garment Workers Association
Trades Council
Cumpertana Press
City Council
Daily News
New Engine Proves Successful on Baltimore and Ohio
A monster decapod engine hauling between Keyser and Crfton has hauled much heavier trains than prior models. The test reports predict ordering 50 more of the same engines. Freight business on the Baltimore Ohio Railroad has improved. furloughed workers at Keyser have been recalled.
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Keyser
Crfton
Baltimore Ohio
Campmeeting to be held on a larger scale at Allegany Grove
The Allegany Grove Campmeeting Association voted to hold a larger scale camp meeting at the Grove from July 16 to 27 after a prior fire damaged about 40 cottages. The tabernacle survived the blaze and rebuilding plans proceed. Noted clergy from Brantley Baptist Saltimore and other denominations will participate under the Interdenominational Commission.
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Allegany Grove
Epworth League to Observe Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Epworth League marks its silver anniversary with observances in Methodist churches Friday evening and Sunday morning at Centre Street Church. Rev. Dr. Joseph Dawson will deliver the anniversary sermon at Centre Street Church.
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Epworth League
Centre Street
Kingsley
Grace
Joseph Dawson
Reckless driving charge against Roy Kight in city
Roy Kight driver for Albright Bros. wholesale produce is arrested by Officer Emmart on a charge of reckless driving for allegedly turning a corner at Baltimore and Centre streets without giving warning. The case goes before police court tonight. City electric light plant to be repaired this evening after a breakdown last night left several main streets dark.
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Roy Kight
Albright Bros
Charles Emmart
Kight
Baltimore
Centre Streets
City
City Electric Light Plant
Turkish Nobles Initiation At Frostburg Elks Lodge
Frostburg Lodge of Elks held a luncheon and social session after initiating several members into the Turkish Nobles, a branch of the Frostburg Elks. The next Turkish Nobles session is set for Tuesday May 26 with candidates from the city expected to ride the camel and attend an elaborate banquet. Cumberland's Lloyd L. Shaffer was the sole Cumberland attendee.
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Frostburg Lodge of Elks
Frostburg Elks
Lloyd L. Shaffer
Cumberland
Carroll Hall dances draw large crowds in town
The first in a series of every other Tuesday dances was held at Carroll Hall with unusually large attendance. Some attendees chose card games over dancing. The Ladies of the Allegany Hospital Aid Society held a bi monthly meeting and hemmed ninety towels while tea was served. A youth trip to Mr Clise's farm preceded a Savannah supper. Miss Amanda Jean Creek wed Philip Beck in Wheeling West Virginia. Martin Luther Perdew and Celesta L Oster wed in Cumberland with Perdew noted as nephew to Geo M Perdew.
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Carroll Hall
the Allegany Hospital Aid Society
P. J. Seaver
Martha Millholland
Mary Coulehan
Mary Walsh
Amanda Jean Creek
James M. Creek
Piney Grove
Wheeling
W. Va
Philip Beck
Woodlawn
Martin Luther Perdew
Bean’s Cove
Celesta L. Oster
Cumberland
Valley
First
G. E. Brown
Geo. M. Perdew
Gladys
Nannie
Dowe Hite
Infant dies after illness in West Virginia home
Following a brief illness caused by colitis Gabraili DeGuavinnoni infant child of Mr and Mrs Fortunate DeGuavinnoni died yesterday morning at the parental home at Doe Gully West Virginia The body prepared for burial by Undertaker G Stanley Butler was brought to this city last night for burial in St Patrick s cemetery
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Gabraili DeGuavinnoni
Fortunate DeGuavinnoni
Doe Gully
W. Va
G. Stanley Butler
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Billy Sunday targets Philadelphia crowds amid dry West Virginia rant
Billy Sunday vows to convert 250000 people in Philadelphia calling it a top bad city. He criticizes West Virginia for going dry claiming no converts remain and suggests Martinsburg Hagerstown as better campaign spots.
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Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Local Notables Visit and Travel Notices at Queen City Hotel
Personal visitors from Piedmont to Baltimore guests mingle with Cumberland and Frostburg figures as others depart for business east. Various names include J Porsythe Harrison, Dr T A Cross, ex Senator John B Shannon, and Rev Dr G C Bacon. sailing plans and public roles noted.
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D. F. Graham
J. Porsythe Harrison
T. A. Cross
Piedmont
Queen City
J. W
Cochrane
Cumberland Bar
Preston Crowell
Chicago
John B. Shannon
Frostburg
F. McLaughlin
Baltimore
Leonard Greene
Washington
Green Ridge Orchards
G. C. Bacon
Frederick
Methodist Episcopal Church
Green Spring
F. BE. Blaser
Baltimore and
Ohilo
Thompson
Galloway
Pittsburg
Drastic Action Considered Over U S Private Case
President considers severe measures if it is proven that Samuel Parks of the Twenty-eighth Infantry was tortured and killed by Mexican troops near Propria. Secretary Garrison says no action before a full investigation. harsher steps only if Parks bears no fault. Secretary Daniels says no warships to Tampico unless Americans or foreigners are at risk. Oil wells in Tampico feared endangered as oil drifts. workmen urged to salvage output.
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Ernest Knoor
International News Service
White House
Washington
War Garrison
Samuel Parks
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Properia
Garrison
Parks
Mr. Garrison
Tampico
Daniels
Huerta
Panuco River
Operation Performed At Miners Hospital Frostburg
Mrs. Charles Michaels of Garrett County underwent a serious operation at Miners Hospital Frostburg at 10 o clock this morning. Dr E B Claybrooke of this city performed the operation assisted by Dr A R Walker of Frostburg.
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Charles Michaels
Garrett County
Miners’ Hospital
Frostburg
E. B. Claybrooke
A. R. Walker
Midwives Exam Held by Health Officer Gracie
Dr. A. W. Gracie, the newly appointed county health officer, presided over a midwives examination at the courthouse yesterday afternoon.
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A. W. Gracie
Court House
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TIS
Carroll Hall Dance
Ladies’ Aid
Beck
Georgia Shubert
Jesse K. Goodwana
Bedford Street
Shrdlu NP
James A. Fechtig
North Charles Street
Lloyd Line
Europe
Saul Praeger
Columbus
Ohio
Benjamin Mitchell
Hancock
House of Delegates
B. J. Dormer
Phil Hack
Dormer
Frank L. Geary
Thomas E. Stakem
Midland
Allegany County
Knights of Columbus
Frederick Post
Mary Elizabeth Habig
St Augustine's Catholic Church
Grafton
Helen Judge
U.S
L. W. Bullard
South Centre Street
Whiting and Eppler
Third National Bank
John Paul
P. O. Box
Habig Brothers
N. Centre St
Habig & Stegmaier
Smith Shoery
Patent Colt
N.U. Buck
W. A. Spruill
Baltimore Street
Liberty Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Borden
L. M. Kenniston
Centre St
Phene
John CC
Wolford
Liberyy Si
S. & H. Green
Smoky City
Wall Paper and Stationery
North Centre Street
Cumberland, Md
Louis Stein
North Centre St
Plac
Lars
Cuffs
Cumberland Laundry
N. Mechanic St
Maryland
South Cumberland
John A. Fulton & CO
Balto. and Liberty Sts
F. F. Lockenott
the City Taxicab CO
North
Cowden & Zihlman
Third National Bank Building
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Walsh Building Telephone
J. P. Wiesel
S. T. Little Jewelry Company
Rosenbaum
Cumberland’s Shopping Center
Sale Ladies
Ladies Coats
Poplin
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