Killed Near Weverton In Baltimore and Ohio Rail Crash
Luther Cole aged 36 of Lowettsville Virginia was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Weverton and died. His body was found hours later by a trackman. Attending Telegraphers convention chairman E Ford Bechtel from Berkeley Springs is in St. Louis for the biennial meeting with many railroads represented. Jess Guillard Rankin, son of Clarence Rankin, arrived home March 28 and his birth coincides with Jess Willard’s crushing defeat of Jack Johnson.
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Ettsville
Baltimore and Ohio
Weverton
E. Ford Bechtel
Berkeley Springs
Cumberland Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
St. Louis
Jess Guillard Rankin
Clarence Rankin
Offutt Street
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Mr. Rankin
Oldest B and O coach rides with Atlantic engine display
Martinsburg records a ceremonial ride as B and O President Daniel Willard and directors travel the line in the railroad’s oldest coach, pulled by the 1832 Atlantic engine. Supt. Brantner and Fireman Oliver ride and steer the small car at about ten miles an hour, while photographers capture the contrast with modern equipment.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Atlantic
Z. T. Brantner
Harry Oliver
Tts
Oliver
Brantner
Geo. B. Luckie
Few Changes in B and C Schedule on B&O Rail
Cumberland division officials report only minor edits to this year’s spring and summer timetable. Baltimore officials did not consult division chiefs as in prior years, delaying final release until after adjustments for heavy travel and earlier schedule drafts.
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Cumberland Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Knights Templar to Escort Body of D C Hershiser
The body of David C. Hershiser trainmaster Western division Western Maryland Railway will be taken to Bedford Pennsylvania by a special Pennsylvania Railroad train leaving at 1 pm Sunday. Ohr Lodge and Antioch Commandery will escort with services in Bedford Presbyterian Church and burial in Bedford Cemetery. A private service will be held tomorrow at 8 o'clock at his home. He was born in Mann's Choice and had worked for the railroads since 1894. He was survived by a large family and several siblings.
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David C. Hershiser
Western Division
Western Maryland Railway
Bedford
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohr Lodge
A. F
A. M
Antioch Commandery
Knights Templar
Presbyterian Church
Bedford Cemetery
Hershiser
Green Street
James EF. Moffatt
First Presbyterian Church
Eugene P. Skyles
St. Mark’s Reformed Church
Mann’s Choice
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
James F. Hershiser
Western Maryland
Cumberland
George H. Hershiser
Hyndman
John M. Hershiser
Mary Hershiser
Margaret Walshone
Knoxville
Tenn
Jennie Baughman
Cincinnati
C. F
Frostburg News Update on Local Residents and Illness
Frostburg reports Mr. and Mrs. John B. Williams and Edward L. Betz returned from Pittsburgh after visiting sister Mrs. George Ort who is critically ill with Bright's disease. Mrs Ort, a former resident, is expected to die hourly.
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John B. Williams
Edward L. Betz
Pittsburgh
George Ort
Bright
Ort
Midland Bureau Delivery Notice Urges Prompt Paper Service
Cumberland Press asks subscribers to notify their representative immediately if newspaper delivery is not prompt. This alert from the Midland bureau, signed by Carl C. Firle, emphasizes timely delivery and subscriber action.
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Bureau of Cumberland Press
Carl C. Firle
Service Sewing Guild plans 500 party at Ward's Opera House
A 500 guest party is set for Ward's Opera House with Power's Orchestra providing music this evening. The Midland Fire Company held its regular meeting last night and expects strong turnout at the State convention in Lonaconing. Uniforms ordered from Thomas E. Stakem will arrive before the next drill. The Midland Hotel opens today under Richard McGuire who announced several improvements. St Joseph's Church held Masses with a Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the girls choir added music. Cardinal Gibbons is to visit on Tuesday May 26 for confirmations for a class of over 100. Last night the Y M S Father Matthews Total Abstainers and Be nevolent Society with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus planned the reception. May 25 Holy Communion will occur at the early mass and at 3 pm the annual May procession will be held.
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Midland Fire Company
Lonaconing
Thomas E. Stakem
Cardinal Gibbons
Father Matthew's Total Abstainers and Benevolent Society
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
C. and G. C. League Schedule This Week
Cumberland hosts Lonaconing on Saturday May 15 and Cumberland visits Midland on Sunday May 16. Piedmont travels to Lonaconing while Frostburg plays at Piedmont on Saturday May 15.
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Cumberland
Lonaconing
Midland
Piedcont
Frostburg
Piedmont
W. L. Pet
Piedmont Eee
Last Musical Service at Synagogue Tonight at 7 50
The final musical service of the series at the Synagogue is set for this evening at 7 50. Prof. Ingham Lord leads the program featuring sacred music. Regular choir members include Mrs. Albert Reuschlein Miss Ilda Turner and Joseph W Young with additional outside instrumental and vocal talent. Public invited. New York May 14.
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Ingham Lord
Albert Reuschlein
Ilda Turner
Joseph W. Young
Lord
Chinese President Tries to Avert Trouble with Japan
President Yuan Shikai of China bends every effort to keep an honorable peace with Japan. Japanese demands threaten concessions China cannot honor. In suffrage campaign states.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Chima Fe
Japan
Suffrage Movement Expands Across States and Cities
Jersey sees a surge with 130 branches as New York Campaign Committee grows. A May 18 suffrage luncheon hosts Governor Whitman and guests. Massachusetts women boost activity with a strong campaign committee led by Oakes Ames. Paterson New Jersey hosts a suffrage coffee house near the Tabernacle with Billy Sunday preaching. Newark recruits at Broad Street Station with 13 yellow dolls representing the 12 states plus Alaska.
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Jersey
New York
Whitman
New York City
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Men's League For Woman Suffrage
Oakes Ames
Paterson
N. J
William A. Huster Seeks Republican State's Attorney Nomination
William A. Huster announces his candidacy for State's Attorney of Alleghany County and earnestly solicits support from fellow citizens for the upcoming Republican primaries.
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Allegany County
Walsh Announces Candidacy For Allegany State's Attorney
William C. Walsh announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Allegany County State's Attorney and seeks the support of local citizens in the upcoming primary.
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Allegany County
William C. Walsh
Fuller Barnard Jr Seeks Support for Allegany State's Attorney
Fuller Barnard Jr declares candidacy for State's Attorney of Allegany County pending Democratic primary results and asks all citizens for support.
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Fuller Barnard, JR
Allegany County
Price seeks Allegany County Commissioner GOP primary support
John J. Price announces candidacy for County Commissioner in Allegany County subject to Republican primaries and asks voters for support. Price specifies Frostburg as his base and frames his bid as a party primary contest.
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John J. Price
Allegany County
James Chapman
Orphans Court
James Patterson
Midlothian, MD
The
Along the National Pike Wildflowers Bloom Across Roadside
Along the National Pike the landscape glows with dogwoods and dandelions. Violet carpets, white violets, and buttercups adorn fields while wild geranium and yellow-hearted daisies brighten the scene. Spring beauties form pink clusters as wild strawberry and trefoil line road edges. Wild azaleas and blue curls enrich woodland haunts.
Mortgagee's Sale of West View Park Lot No. 18 Cumberland MD
A mortgagee's sale notice for Frank Troutman and wife lists a public auction on a June 1015 date at the corner of Liberty and Baltimore Streets Cumberland Allegany County Maryland. The property on Weber Street Lot No. 18 West View Park Addition features a two story frame dwelling with slate roof and modern conveniences. Terms are cash and the attorney named in the mortgage, J W S Cochran, is listed.
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Frank Troutman
Allegany County
Troutman
Liberty and
Baaltimore Eatreets
Cumberland
Maryland
Weber Street
Cumberland Allegany County
West View Park
Wald Street
Braddock Way
Alley A
Harriet A. Rice
J. W
Cochrane
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments Appeal
An advertisement suggests chiropractic spinal adjustments relieve tiredness headaches backaches and nerve-related symptoms caused by pressure on spine nerves. It claims a common sense method to improve health and energy.
Henry Fresh Seeks Allegany County Treasurer GOP Support
A Republican primary campaign for Allegany County Treasurer features Henry Fresh urging voters to back his bid. The invitation emphasizes party loyalty and explicit frontrunner messaging to mobilize support among the electorate.
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Henry Fresh
Cochranes Candidate for House of Delegates in Cumberland
J W S Cochran announces Democratic bid for the House of Delegates in Cumberland Maryland. He seeks lower taxes for state and county government and asks for party support.
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House of Delegates
Kentucky Mining Institute Holds First Aid Contest in Mining District
Pineville Kentucky May 14 The Kentucky Mining Institute holds its first annual meeting in the coal mining district opening today and continuing tomorrow The highlight is a state wide first aid contest among teams from mines across the state.
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Pineville
Kentucky Mining Institutte
Chiropractors Claim Spinal Adjustments Cure Permanently
An advertisement touts chiropractic spinal adjustments as a natural nerve restorer that cures disease by removing its cause. It promises relief for back pain, limb numbness, headaches, eye and ear issues, stomach and kidney troubles, and more with same day consultation and spinal analysis.
Pike County to vote on local option liquor sale
Kentucky county eyes dry trend as Pike County holds a local option election to decide saloon fate. The race gains weight after West Virginia adopted prohibition and nearby taverns increased near the border.
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Kentucky
Pikesville
Pike County
Isue
West Virginia
Folklore Society of Texas Opens Sixth Annual Meeting
The Folklore Society of Texas gathers at Baylor University for its sixth annual meeting in Waco. Cowboys folklore and Lone Star legends will be discussed by representatives from leading Texas colleges and other members. Sessions run through tomorrow.
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Waco
Texas
Lone Star State
Folklore Society of Texas
Baylor University of Texas
Baylor
Cumberland Hose Company to Attend June Firemen Session
The Cumberland Hose Company accepted Lonaconing firemen’s invitation to attend the state firemen’s session in June.
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Cumberland Hose Co
Cumberland Hose Company
Lonaconing
Order nisi in Hanifin equity case in Allegany County
The circuit court of Allegany County Maryland orders ratification of the sale report in the case John Hanifin et al. vs William D Hanifin et al. The sale is valued at 2380 dollars and publication of this order is required in a Cumberland newspaper for three weeks ending by June 5 1915 with separate due date of June 12 1915 for any objections.
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John Hanifin
William D. Hanifin
Circuit Court
Allegany County
Maryland
J. W
Cochrane
William C. Walsh
Patrick L. Feeney
Cumberland
Amene L. Shaffer
Lloy - Shaffer
Order of Publication in Henderson Divorce Case
In Allegany County Circuit Court Maryland Lydia E. Henderson seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimoni from Charles G. Henderson alleging adultery after their 1913 marriage. An order requires publication four weeks before June 5, 1915, to notify the absent defendant to appear by June 21 to show cause why a decree should not be granted.
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Lydia E. Henderson
Charles G. Henderson
Allegany County
Maryland
Cumberland
Circuit Court For
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