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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
2
Frostburg appoints Bailiff Grose Joseph Bone and Walter W Wittig as inspectors with broad powers to enforce the city ordinance for building and premises inspection and nuisance abatement. They may examine premises for dangerous rubbish or flammable material and order abatement with penalties for violations. Baseline overview of duties and authority.
Mrs Alice Nichols died in a Philadelphia hospital Saturday morning. Her husband Samuel Nichols, eldest son of Grace Nichols of Lonaconing, was killed in a Farmington West Virginia mine accident. She leaves four children Frank Barnard Elena W Nichols Thomas and Samuel Nichols, all in Philadelphia. Sister Mrs Joseph H Jones of Jackson Street Lonaconing attends. Funeral held in Philadelphia today. John G McIndoe left to assist in preparing the McIndoe home in Virginia. Mrs Albert Bailey of Pittsburgh visits her mother Mrs Hugh Stevenson.
The Vale Summit Dramatic Club presented The Old Dairy Homestead at A. O. H. Hall Vale Summit to a large receptive audience. The production and its specialties were praised as among the club's best efforts.
Memorial services are planned at Allegany Cemetery Frostburg on Decoration Day and at Frostburg Opera House on May 31 directed by Mawin Elias. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church sets an all day social and bazaar for Decoration Day. George J Carter J C Carter Justis Rephorn and J J Nelson attended Joseph Tibbets funeral in Bloomington.
In Midland on a Sunday a man identified as Harry B. Strickland allegedly sold liquor and refused to halt when ordered by Mayor Nyles J. Stakem with Bailiff James Evans and Constable James Scobie. He paid a $20 fine after Justice J. H. Robertson proceedings. Later State's Attorney Frank A. Perdew obtained a state warrant and Strickland was jailed in $360 for court. Unable to post bail in Midland he and Bailiff Evans went to Frostburg seeking surety, but Strickland fled by car toward the Pennsylvania line leaving Evans momentarily outside the house awaiting bond arrangements.
Advert shows the Alveolar Method as a painless dental option eliminating plates and bridges. It claims natural teeth remain intact, with lost teeth rebuilt using porcelain adjustments. National Painless Dentists at 100 Baltimore Street urges consultation.
Mrs A L Luke will host a musteate for St James Episcopal Church with a silver offering at the door and a light luncheon. Funeral services for Joseph R Tibbetts were held in Bloomington with interment nearby. Eagles lodge assisted. Personal notes include Mrs Edward Whitworth visiting, Dr Theo A Cross and Frank W Kippler traveling to Washington, William Thomas visiting from Philadelphia, and Orestes Tibbetts en route to Charleston for the Republican State Convention. Mrs Upton B McCandlish will host an auction bridge whist tomorrow afternoon.
W. M. Murphy survived a tunnel wreck when he and engineer Clemm Fromhart failed to couple as a passenger train loomed. Fromhart was killed, and Murphy credited a deep ditch with saving his life. Also reported: church and court matters, a Martinsburg Star chapter formation, high school commencement plans, and local social notes.
Mr. Dalton of old England will speak on leading Socialistic questions of today to Cumberland residents. Meetings Tuesday evening at Virginia and Fifth streets South Cumberland and Wednesday night at Baltimore and Liberty streets. Hear a man from across the sea discuss these questions. All meetings start at sharp. Adv. May 19-21.
Col Roosevelt has lost 55 pounds after his South American voyage. July 10 is set as the target date to adjourn Congress though the Mexican situation may shift plans. Ex Governor Frank J Hanley of Indiana tours the country as a temperance speaker.
Wheeling West Virginia May 19 Mrs Hewling a Quakeress who crafted about 1000 quilts died at her Colerain Ohio home eight miles west of here She was 92 and over 12 years of illness she sent quilts to charity The report notes her worldwide quilt reach and long charitable work Meanwhile New York exporters say the Huerta upheaval worsens trade with Mexico cutting Gulf port imports and freight slowdowns.
The National Association of Manufacturers holds its two day annual convention in New York starting May 19. Leaders from industry will discuss unemployment and cooperation between employers and employees. Col. George Pope, association president, delivers the principal address. J A Emery discusses legislative issues. committees report on immigration uniform state laws and patents.
The State Roads Commission awarded the Garrett Road project in Garrett County from Accident to Keyser a 6.99 mile macadam section to Hob Toy Construction Company of Albany N Y. Work will start as weather allows. Sale of Paintings. New York May 19 The Anderson Art Galleries hold a final sale this evening tomorrow evening and tomorrow afternoon featuring Mrs Pullard and Mrs Coe estates including Hunt Moreau and Miller works.
Philadelphia reports the statewide primary elections underway across Pennsylvania with nominees for governor and Legislature from all parties. United States Senator Boise Penrose seeks renomination on the Republican ticket while Gifford Pinchot leads the Progressive faction and Democrats show two leadership camps including National Committeeman A Mitchell Palmer.
Ice cream ices sherbets custards and frozen fruits advertised by Ady highlighting clean wholesome quality and specialization. They claim to make tons of national standard ice cream and invite customers to get frozen deliciousness today with phone contact 214-921.
In the Circuit Court for Allegany County Cumberland Maryland May 16 1914 an audit distributing funds held by Urner G Carl attorney in the above entitled cause will be ready for ratification on May 20 1914 unless cause to the contrary is shown Lloyd L Shaffer True Copy Clerk.
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