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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

2

Beall High wins track meet in Frostburg parade day

Frostburg crowds filled Beall High School field as Beall High School led in a county athletics meet with Keyser Preparatory and Allegany County High School. Events ranged from sprints to a relay, with Beall claiming multiple gold medals and a silver loving cup for the team.

Beall High High Street Beall High School Earl Carmony J. Glenn Beall Harold Eichorn Mies A. Mann William E. Noel E. A. Smith Upton B William H. Cook Keatson Walter E. Jeffries Olin R. Rice Amobiles Beall High Pol H. Morgan Keyser Preparatory School Allegany County High School Allegany Academy Piedmont High Schoo C. A. Hamill B. H C. Kaefer Rigg F. Johnson Keyser P W. Price Metager Willison S. Nicholson F. Jones Keyser Prep J. Spicer C. Kuefer B. H.S WW. Balle Jones High Prof Far! Carmony Lebanon Valley Ig . Spear Dickinson We A. Chas. Stewart Samuel Otto Hohing, Jr

Lonaconing Hosts School Exhibit Day Parade

Lonaconing marks a large school exhibit day with a morning parade led by the City Band featuring Central Jackson Detmold Charlestown Rockville and Beechwood pupils. Exhibits stay open tomorrow 2 to 6 pm at Central and Jackson streets.

Lonaconing Central Jackson Detmold Charlestown Rockville Beechwood Central High School Jackson Street John Humphrey

Midland church services and community notices brief

At St. Josephs Catholic Church mass times 8 a m and 10 30 a m first communion for tomorrow. May procession 8 30 p m. Holy Name Society organizing Sunday. Father Noon opened triduum last Thursday. Methodist and Shaft churches hold Sunday school at 11 a m and 2 30 p m with sermons to follow. Presbyterian church hosts Sunday school 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m sermon. Midland Fire Department met Thursday night with plans for a first class engine company and larger membership.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Tne The Holy Name Society Father Noon James Quinn Methodist Episcopal Church W.W. E. Bird W. E. Bird Shaft Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Stanley F. Jewell Midland Fire Department Aew

Funeral of Captain A. J. Clark in Piedmont

Captain A J Clark stone mason and ex captain of Piedmont No 1 Uniform Bank K of P died suddenly at work in Lona coning. Funeral at 3 pm from First M E Church with services by local veterans and orders. He served in the Union Army at Appomattox and leaves one son Harry. wife deceased.

Clark A. J. Clark Lonaconing M. E Piedmont Co Uniform Bank K. of P Grand Army of the Republic Grant Appomatox Lee United American Mechanics Piedmont Harry Clark

Bald eagle trails car with snake in its talons

In Keyser West Virginia D Long and party returning from Cumberland faced a bald eagle that flew close to their automobile. The eagle carried a snake in its talons and dropped it beside the moving car. Homer C Shaffer of Petersburg arrived with his mother and plans a bid for Grant county clerk in the Republican primary. Dr F Hendrickson has served as clerk for 36 years and is now a strong opponent. Walter Lowry learned of his brother Capt W B Lowry’s death in Zephyr Hill Florida and funeral arrangements followed in Rosenville Ohio. Walter attended. Mrs Menefee's physiology class from the Preparatory School benefited from Doctors Hoffman and Maxwell.

D. Long Cumberland Frankfort Homer C. Shaffer Petersburg Shaffer Grant Dr. F. Hendrickson Walter Lowry Capt W. B. Lowry Zephyr Hill Fla Rosenville Ohio Walter

Demonstration of X ray machine at Hoffman Hospital

A school witnessed a demonstration of the X ray machine at Hoffman Hospital on Thursday evening. The hospital boasts one of the latest X ray devices. Capt Knight of the penitentiary guard left for Mounsville with Vallenta Biller and Shepherd, convicted at the last term of court. Rev Price and family will stay with Mrs Kuykendall until June first and have shipped household goods to Marshall Texas. Prof Sanders entertained the graduating class of the High School and teachers last night at his home.

School Hoffman Hospital Chas. Knight Mounsville Frank Vallenta Leslie Biller W. F. Shepherd A. O. Price Famiy Lucy Kuykendall Marshall Texas J. C. Sanders

One Ballot To Convict Becker

Becker faces a death sentence after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in a sensational trial. His appeal team led by Martin T. Manton plans to seek a stay from the Court of Appeals, while Becker waits in Sing Sing with a sentencing date set for Friday. Mrs. Becker defended her husband, while supporters attend the Decoration Day sermon advertised for Liberty Theatre.

Becker Bury Martin T. Manton Manton Court of Appeals Sing Sing Rison Pastor Jolly New York Liberty Theatre Adv

Paradise Wins Doubleheader in Midland Park

Paradise defeats Midland Juveniles in both games at Midland Park. Hill homered and collected two singles while John Broderick also homered. Firlie added a second inning grand slam as Paradise outscored Midland 14 to 4 in the opener and 20 to 2 in the nightcap with strong hitting by Murphy Grimes Firlie and O Breein.

Midland Paradise Midland Park Hill John Broderick Paradaise Firlie Murphy McConneill Grimes Brehany Kelly Roguish O’brein

Midland Faces Paradise After Scoring Gap

A scoreline shows Midland 18 and Paradise 22 with Midland committing five errors to Paradise two, indicating a tight game with miscues affecting the final result.

Midland Paradise Errors

Old Rose Bud A Kentucky Derby Winner In 10000 Handicap

Louisville May 23 Old Rose Bud winner of the Kentucky Derby is entered in the 10000 Kentucky handicap at Douglas Park today The race distance matches the Derby at one mile and a quarter and he faces top three year olds and older including Rudolfo the prior spring Derby handicap winner Three other rich events are slated over the thirteen days of racing the Memorial Handicap the Spring Trial Stakes and the Spectacular Stakes.

Louisville Rosebud Douglas Ark Rudolfo

Washington Lunch Room Promotes Dining Room For Ladies

An advertisement proclaims Washington Lunch Room as the ecool est and largest city restaurant with a special dining room for ladies and particularly inviting fare.

Washington Adv

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