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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1914
Page
1
Nine hundred ten people perished when the Empress of Ireland sank after a collision with the Dorstad in the St. Lawrence. About 447 survivors were saved and cared for in Quebec City and by Canadian Pacific authorities as inquiries into vessel safety and speed began.
The eleventh anniversary of Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church will be observed tomorrow on Whit Sunday with special choir music led by Ingham Lord. Rector Rev. William Hicks will officiate on leave through October, with Rev. Percy Foster Hall serving in his absence. The parish owns three Washington street lots with historic ties to Fort Cumberland and earlier joint use with Cumberland Presbyterian congregations. The parish historically expanded from a single Maryland county to include nearby communities and now contains St. Georges Paris Mount Savage St. John's Paris Frostburg while maintaining territorial rights for others.
The Italian band led by Frank De Luca made its first public appearance this morning entertaining hundreds. They marched along Baltimore Street to Centre, paid tribute at the Catholic Cemetery, then performed in City Hall plaza and outside the Cumberland Press building. The Queen City March by De Luca was among popular selections.
Chief Thomas Eisenhauer and deputies unveiled new uniforms today replacing helmets with caps. Officers will lead the Knights of Columbus parade from K of C headquarters to St. Patrick’s church wearing white gloves and carrying batons. Night shift will don the outfits upon evening duties.
In Indianapolis on May 30 the Sun Beam Car driven by Classne overturned on the southeast curve.
Engagement announced for Miss Bertha Mayer Hamilton of Baltimore to Frank M. Clark of Boston. Miss Hamilton is daughter of Mrs. Sarah H and the late Lewis Mayer Hamilton longtime Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad general manager. Clark is son of the late Dr. Joseph A. Clark of St Louis and Mary M Clark of Boston and a member of the Union Club Country Club and Eastern Yacht Club.
The funeral was held yesterday at 9 am from SS Peter and Paul’s Church with Rev Alban and Rev John J Brady of St Mary’s Meyersdale presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Vitus Rossworm I B Stegmaier Espey Lehman Charles Helmstetter William Fitzpatrick John Bloch.
Colonel John W Avirett, proprietor of the Cumberland Evening Times, died yesterday at his Rose Hill home. His funeral will be Monday at 9 50 am from the residence with Rev William Cleveland Hicks and Rev James E Moffatt officiating. Active pallbearers and honorary mourners are listed.
Billy Jones announces Cumberland as his West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania headquarters for a month. He plans to distribute Coca Cola chewing gum to locals and fans, having handed out six hundred at a local theatre.
The Review notes Rev. Andrew J. Conlan will join St. Patrick’s Church as assistant pastor. formerly of St. John’s in Frederick Maryland. The parish and Rev. Wunder the pastor congratulate themselves on the new appointment and the parishioners praise Conlan’s popularity and oratory.
President Wilson reversed his earlier decision and will attend the Memorial Day exercises held by the G A R in Arlington National Cemetery. He will participate in the ceremonies marking the national day of remembrance.
Andrew Katron, 23, was brought from Thomas West Virginia to Western Maryland Hospital after a mine explosion in Thomas. He had one eye blown out.
Memorial day observances span Cumberland Frostburg Oakland Keyser Morgantown Clarksburg and Grafton with parades services and decorations. Notables include State Senator Frederick N Zihlman Congressman David J Lewis and local G A R posts leading ceremonies and prayers.
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