14 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Maryland Cumberland Evening Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
The club night featured a humorous defense of fathers amid a tongue in cheek critique of songs praising mothers. Lou Murray opened with a salute as members debated editor qualifications and a mock court scene unfolded with tales of work, class, and family roles.
James Donnelly died at 4 a m in Cumberland after a long illness from locomotor ataxia. He was born in New Jersey and lived in Algiers and Cumberland, known for wit and stage appearances. Remains lie in state at Butler's morgue until Monday. funeral arrangements pending. He may have had no known relatives. He served as messenger at the State House in Annapolis and worked as a bartender and night clerk in local hotels.
Captain Price the Salvation Army leader organized a moving for a poor widow after the law prompted action. He found a house that seemed suitable and arranged for Dick to help, only to uncover the owner had not rented to the widow. The furniture included a broken table a stove a chair two trunks and a frying pan. the owner may reclaim them by calling.
Airam Burkett is described as a Civil War veteran and prolific self financier with a string of odd claims. He boasts speed with wood, telegraphing skill, cooking, shop tasks, and a mock attorney persona. A club note hints at a political meeting and a guarded executive session with reporters barred.
A dirty shabby boy named William Rich from Cumberland admits involvement in a coat hanging and bucket incident at a Summer Street house where B. F. Whitmer worked. He claims to be 16 and has prior stays at St. Industrial Home. Hoffman will determine if he is sane.
A new lunch room named the Washington Lunch opened this afternoon at 48 Hartmore Street under auspices of Mattering. It promises a large cheerful space with a varied menu and emphasizes quick service and affordable items for hungry patrons in Cumberland.
Reports describe a second raid by robbers on Twiggtown stores and the local post office of Austin D. Twig g. Residents vow to defend their homes as prior attacks had driven families indoors at night and looting occurred of money and goods, with no arrests made.
The Alle rlylemmy team defeated High School 38 to 4 in the opening basket ball game of a three game series. Referee Pe Marean and players Morris Shaffer Johnson led the efforts. Also notes local business promotions and Edison lighting at Stecher's new Dairy Lunch Room across from the post office.
Public health reports describe measles spreading through Cumberland and surrounding areas. Officials warn the epidemic burdens families, disrupts schooling, and strains physicians as cases rise countywide.
The seller touts multiple properties for sale on Columbia Avenue Necessity Street Browning Street North Mechanic Street and nearby areas. Listings include a groom house for $650 a frame and 71 000 down options, a 29 room hotel on North Mechanic Street for 4500, and various lots from $5507 to $930 with easy terms. Local streets named include Am Street year Park Flanover and Baltimore avenues.
Rental notices list a house on Woodside Avenue priced at 3731 a month and an apartment on Dilley Street near Liber priced at 10 a month.
Real estate advertisement urges owners to call Tanzer for selling houses, farms, and lots. Promises quick service and ample listings.
The notice sets a Republican primary for Sixth Congressional District candidates in Allegany County Maryland with a $200 fee and 20 days written notice to the Republican County Committee. Poll hours vary by district from 1 to 5 pm or 2 to 8 pm across multiple precincts and locations listed by district names and venues.
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