12 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Frostburg Mining Journal
Location
Frostburg, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
1
The Frostburg Milling journal reports on Wicomico School Board adopting a rule rewarding summer school within the state with a term salary increase for teachers. It also highlighted local baseball chatter from Cumberland and Lonaconing, with game results, player moves, and community reactions, including Brown’s status and upcoming league games and events.
A collage of local quips and notices references street widening needs, a plan to improve Crrant street, and remarks on gas franchise offers. It also mentions the grand opening of Cumberland’s New Academy of Music on August 21 with Henry W. Savage’s The Sultan of Sulu and a 50 member company.
The article describes Brown’s triumphant return from Frostburg and his defiant greeting to rivals. He also brushes off a Grant-street challenge and notes the town’s support for the electric railway venture.
Edward Dwyer of Cumberland seeks Register of Wills while Alexander Rankin ex Mine Inspector eyes legislative honors. Jenkin Bradley and Mrs Bradley on Beall street mourn a one year old son lost August 6 1905. John Kyles of Mechanic street mourns an infant death. David T Williams formerly mining superintendent in Dodson West Virginia returns to Frostburg to open a confectionery store.
A testimonial touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief from Mrs Inklin Freeman of Dover and promotion of Mother's Yeast for baking. The ad urges readers to learn telegraphy through Morse Schools for job chances.
The Re Union at Mads Grove Somerset Pa will be held August 17 1905. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets at a low rate valid the day of issue only. Tickets available at local ticket agents with connections from Piedmont Barton Lonaconing Frostburg Mount Savage Cumberland and Pittsburg. Through tickets with no car changes. Train arrives Pittsburg 12 30 p.m. and departs 6 50 p.m. Band concerts in parks.
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