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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

5

Majestic Theatre Bids Farewell to Leading Act at Vaudeville Show

The Majestic Theatre hosted a farewell for Bernard and Harris Sid Lewis and The Musical Conservatory 4 as they tour the vaudeville circuit. Audiences praised The Trail of The Law and the three day run of A Day in Panama Co. with Eleven performers and stars Helen Adair and Gertrude Newman delivering standout numbers. Tonight presents The Movie Queen with Sylvia the seamstress and a Count, plus Warner’s feature and studio scenes.

Bernard Harris Sid Lewis Musical Conservatory Majestic Theatre Majestic The the Majestic Cumberland Panama Co Chas Dana Helen Adair Gertrude Newman Birds Sylvia Warner

Weekend Shoe Sale Push Expected to Grow

Retail ad notes weekly rise in customers for special weekend shoe values. It urges heavy turnout Friday and Saturday as opportunities for saving appear greater than ever with Oxford pairs offered for 30 cents.

Special shoe sale prices across multiple style ranges

Men's oxford shoes in various leathers offered at 3.00 to 4.00 with Goodyear welt. Boys and misses styles in satin calf and patent leather at regular 1.75 to 2.25 ranges. Infants to children's shoes listed in patent leather and gun metal from 1.19 to 1.84.

Goodyear

Ice Cream Ad Promotes National Standard Treats

A brief advertisement touts National Standard ice cream as hot weather fare. It urges readers to get theirs today and lists a phone number 214-921 for ordering.

Maryland Theatre Shows Vaudeville and Pictures

Keith offices present a three act week at the Maryland Theatre with Frescotts offering $25 for name they cannot tell, Emett and Emmett singing, and Eddie Badger as a serio comical act. Photo plays continue, shows at 2:30 7:45 and 9 p.m. Five and ten cents rates.

Maryland Keith New York City Frescotts Emett Emmett Eddie Badger

Funeral Draws Large Crowd for Mrs Willi Mc Farland

The funeral from the First Presbyterian church drew many relatives and out of town friends for Mrs Willi Mc Farland of Bellevue Street. Pastor Rev Dr James E Moffatt led services then burial took place at Rose Hill cemetery with pallbearers named.

Willi McFarland Bellevue Street First Presbyterian Church James E. Moffatt McFarland Rose Hill Cemetery David F. Kuykendall D. L. Clayton Allen B. Spier John T. Edwards William C. Montignant Albert C. Grant Columbus Savage James Brown Keyser W. Va James McFarland Rush John Valentine Bedford Road Michael Brotemarkle Williams Road Ellsworth Brotemarkle Bedford County William Sleeman Ida Sleeman Wesley Loar John McFarland Hessie Upton McFarland Hugo Rempel Frostburg Hugh Orr Jessie Tillie James Lonaconing Thomas Fatkin Vale Summit Burkett John Burkett Loartown William Fatkin Midland

Tuberculosis Exhibit Opens in Elizabeth New Jersey

A two week tuberculosis exhibit under the State Board of Health began in Elizabeth today. City officials and civic groups back the event and Dr Adolphus Knopf of New York City, a noted authority on the white plague, will speak to heighten interest.

Elizabeth N. J State Board of Health Adolphus Knopf New York City

Governor To Address ACA Graduates On June 3

Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough will deliver the commencement address at the 116th Allegany County Academy ceremony on June 3 at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House. Salutatorian Gladys Burkhart and valedictorian Elizabeth McCauley are named plus Warie Holzshu and Dixon Sloan. A baccalaureate sermon will be given May 31 by Rev. Dr. James E. Moffatt.

Phillips Lee Goldsborough Allegany County Academy Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Gladys Burkhart Elizabeth McCauley Warie Holzshu Dixon Sloan James E. Moffatt First Presbyterian Church Daisy's Academy

Hopkins Furniture Co. touts leadership and value

The Hopkins Furniture Co. expands across several cities and emphasizes economical buying through large stock, favorable markets, and carload advantages. President O. B. Hopkins and secretary J. Logan Hopkins lead a growing chain praised for honest sales and a strong advertising push, with recent move to 33 Baltimore Street.

Hopkins Furniture Co Circus Mercantile Hopkin’s Furniture Co Richmond Alexander Harrisonburg Washington D.C O. B. Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Furniture Baltimore Street J. Logan Hopkins C. W. Motherhead

Adams Will Likely Pitch Opening Game

The weather interrupted yesterday's idle day at Forbes Field. If conditions permit the Giants meet the Pirates today in the first game of a key series. FeGrew plans to start Al Demaree while Babe Adams is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh.

Forbes Field Buccaneers Boston Braves Giants Pirates John J. FeGrew al Demaree Clarke Babe Adams Adams

Independence for New York Orchestra

Financial independence comes to the New York Symphony Orchestra as Harry Harkness Flagler of Florida funds any annual deficit. Conductor Walter Damrosch is relieved of ongoing worry as sources say the donor plans a permanent fund beyond his lifetime.

New York New York Symphony Orchestra Harry Harkness Flagler Florida Walter Damrosch

State Industrial Board Visits Buffalo to Hear Factory Laws

Buffalo May 14 The State Industrial Board members arrive for a two day stay as guests of the Associated Industries to hear manufacturers and others about sanitary conveniences and regulations to be set for industrial plants under the new factory laws.

Buffalo N. Y State Industrial Board Associated Industries State Board

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Llen England Mentelepathy Emmett and the Maryland the Cumberland Press McMullen Bros Oxfords Majestic Theatre Company Inc Lessees Panama Ladies’ Challenge Orchestra Maryland Theatre Wm, M’farland A.C.A Independence New York Orchestra State Industrial Board At Buffalo Franz Premier Vacuum Cleaners Edison Electric Ill. CO Union St Cumberland, Md Automobile Boyd A. Reinhart South Liberty and Baltimore Streets
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