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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
5
Evangelist R Grant Jolly delivered a Memorial sermon at the Liberty Theatre urging recognition of all who die for the country and for humane causes. He argued the truly noble die daily in service and called for honoring the faithful beyond battlefield heroes.
The J. C. Orrick and Sons Company defeated the Cumberland Dry Goods and Nation Company nine by 24 to 17 Saturday. Heavy hitting powered Orrick to a seventh consecutive season versus the Dry Goods team, keeping them the city’s commercial establishments champion.
The Vaterland, the largest vessel afloat, will soon begin its first Eastern voyage across the Atlantic. Captain Ruser serves as commodore, leading a staff of four captains and seven navigating officers with a crew of 1,354 men and women.
Frostburg defeats Barton 12 to 11 on Barton grounds in a high batting affair. Colley and Platt form Frostburgs battery with Footen and Jankains pitchers for Barton. Richey umpired his last Cumberland and Georges Creek League game as he heads to Frederick for the Tri City League opener next Friday. Several hundred fans watched the contest with strong enthusiasm.
Montgomery Ala May 25 The railroad commission will begin hearings on all cases involving coal rate changes today. The session is expected to last several days and may revise coal rates statewide. Several applications to raise coal rates have been filed by railroad attorneys and will be considered at the special meeting.
A. Ross Mullen and Co. Willison Auctioneers announce a public auction starting Tuesday May 26 at 10 oclock in store room No 46 Valley street. Tin goods include docking ranges heating stoves clothes wringers flat irons buckets fruit milk cans and more. Store room vacated June 1 highest bid wins with no reserve and minimum cost for housewives.
Advertises agents needed to handle and deliver The Press to towns across West Virginia and Western Maryland including Cumberland. Specifies duties and coverage area for distribution role.
The Alveolar method offers a natural looking denture alternative that avoids plates bridges or false sets. It builds up lost teeth by porcelain adjustments without removing existing teeth or roots and claims strong clean results. National Pay Dentists at 100 Baltimore Street advertises the service.
A Purity Candy Company promotion offers six Ban Pattern silver teaspoons with LA RITA chocolates after sending $1.00 and five local buyers. The ad urges ordering LA RITA chocolates for sweetness and purity, with J. O. Box 91 Middletown as the return address.
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