Rooster Rides Train To Baltimore Captivates City
The South Cumberland column reports a Dominick rooster rode train No 6 from Pittsburgh to Baltimore and was discovered at Camden Station provoking interest in its fate. Also noted are a Japan lecture at Grace Church and troops and cattle movements through town bound for wartime fronts.
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Camden
New York
Mr. Willard
Express
Pittsburgh
Express Company
America
Japan
Grace M. E. Church
Minoskau Toshi Amamoto
Lyceum
United States Artillery
Washington, ID. C
Columbus Barracks
Atlantic Coast
Interior States
Jersey City
Europe
Miners and railroads recall Cumberland Georges Creek trade
Roy McCardell recalls the Cumberland Georges Creek coal district as a historic power for Atlantic trade before and after the Clearfield region opening. The region shipped bituminous coal by canal, river, and three pot iron cars to Locust Point and Georgetown, with 180 million net tons taken from the district over its early steam era.
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The
Coal Trade Journal
Roy McCardell
Jarr
New York
Consolidation Coal Co
Frostburg
Georges Creek
Cumberland
Atlantic Seaboard
Clearfield
Horn
Frisco
Georgetown
Alexandria
Potomac
Baltimore & Ohio
Locust Point
Baltimore
Piedmont
Duke of Cumberland
Coldstream Guard
Christian E. Detmold
Elk Garden
West Virginia
Sheep Raisers Rally Draws Farmers In City Hall
A large turnout of farmers and Farmers Institute members gathered for a Sheep Raisers rally at City Hall auditorium from 9 30 to 11 am. Isaac Hirsch discussed wool profits and changing wool supply while Reuben Bingham highlighted local sheep raising potential and suitable lands. Col Thomas G Pownall spoke on profits in sheep and dogs as a menace.
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Farmers Institute
City Hall
Isaac Hirsch
Mr. Hirsch
Reuben Bingham
Maryland
Western Maryland Railway to Buy 15 New Engines
The Western Maryland Railway plans to purchase 15 new passenger and freight locomotives at an estimated cost over 250000 dollars. The move, driven by rising traffic, aims to boost motive power for the increased business, with consideration given to all steel equipment on through passenger trains though no decision yet.
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Western Maryland Railway Company
Maryland Coal Men Win Point in Tax Plan
Maryland coal leaders score a practical victory as the State Tax Commission decides not to press large coal companies for reports on mined coal left at mines. The decision drops the tax issue unless unusual accumulation prompts new action.
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Maryland
State Tax Commission
Navy contract for 190000 tons coal supply
The Maryland Coal and Coke Co. of Philadelphia won a Navy Department contract for 100000 tons to Hampton Roads. Secretary Daniels said the price should be moderate to aid a dull market. Piney New River coal will be supplied at 2.75 dollars per ton with eight months of deliveries starting July 1.
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Maryland Coal & Coke Co
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Daniels
Devon Bowlers Defeat Barton by 81 Pins in Maryland
The Devon Club defeated the Barton duck pin team by 81 pins at the Devon Club bowling alleys in Lake on Wednesday May 21. The score details follow in the readable portion of the clipping.
Panama Hats at McMullen Bros Saturday Sale
Double stamps or purchases all day Saturday at Lich tenstein's Pharmacy. Ladies Panama Hats in new shipment of 200, priced for quick selling Saturday. See them in the window at McMullen Bros.
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McMullen Bros
Lichtenstein's Pharmacy Offers All Day Saturday Double Stamps
An ad notes all day Saturday double stamps on purchases at Lichtenstein's Pharmacy, encouraging shoppers to visit for extra value.
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Lichtenstein’s
Lichtenstein's Pharmacy
Pownall Urges Sheep Industry Profit Sharing Offer
Mr. Pownall gave a leading address on the sheep industry noting past profits and national statistics. He claimed losses from dogs are overestimated and offered to furnish a flock on shared profits, with any losses borne by him. Local citizens attended as rally events opened at 1 PM and speakers included F R Marshall and Richard S Hill.
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Mr. Pownall
Pownall
Richard 8. Hill
Farmers’ Institutes
Maryland Agricultural College
Crowl Suit Against Hagerstown Mayor to Finish Tomorrow
Walter Crowl of Hagerstown sues the City of Hagerstown and its council for 10000 dollars claiming injury to his son's eyesight from mortar fall during building construction. Jury trial extended to tomorrow after testimony concluded this morning. Defense attorneys seek to move the case away from the jury this afternoon.
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Walter Crowl
Hagerstown
Crowl
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Rockwood Yards
Indiana (Pa
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South
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North Centre St
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Oldtown Road
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J. H. Dailey
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Cumberland Electric Railway
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N. Mechanic St
G. F. Schultz
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