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Maryland Cumberland Evening Times

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

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One Church Wanted Overtones at Roanoke

A Baltimore Conference session of the Methodist Episcopal Church South considers federation with the Northern Church. A special eight member committee is appointed to study consolidation and report a plan to both annual conferences for approval. Sessions run 9 to noon with afternoons for committee work.

Roanoke Rrev Forest J. Prettymin Northern Methodist Church Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Wis Birt Joint Committee

In Honor of Mrs Anderson Special to the Times

A social evening at Carlos Maryland honors Martha Anderson of Florence Nebraska hosted by postman Wm Fairgrieve. The Carlos quartet Thomas Stevenson Jamies Stevenson and John Hughes performed with Mrs Tom Stevenson delivering a recitation The Mouse Band and Rat. Guests included numerous Stevensons Hitchins and Fairgrieve families. Martha Anderson and daughter Bertha plan to return to Florence Nebraska Tuesday after a pleasant Maryland visit.

Anderson Times Carlos, Md Wm. Fairfrieve Carlos Martha Anderson Florence Neb Thomas Stevenson Jamies Stevenson John Hughes Tom Stevenson Hugh Spier John Filer Wm. Casteel Join Hughes Geo. Lucas Wm.rs. Jas. Hwitchins Freds Teertha Anderson Mary Ann Fair Nhieve W. J. Fairgrieve Jas Stevenson Edward Thomas Chas John James Harvey Hitchins Edward Harry Taylor Bertha Maryland

Miss Hopper Triumphs in Fifty Miles from Boston at Maryland

Miss Hopper turns in a magnificent performance as Hittie the postmistress in Fifty Miles from Boston at the Maryland. The bright star is supported by strong casting and witty antics, drawing one of the largest audiences ever seen at this venue. The show is described as a complete success from every available standpoint and the management may be proud.

Maryland Boston Miss Hopper Hittie

New Management at Specialty Store

The Specialty announces Charles Schlundt as manager at 127 Baltimore Street. He brings energy to interior changes and new features including higher grade clothing and a custom department. The store aims to improve service for growing patronage and expects Schlundt to excel.

Charles Schlundt Baltimore Street Sehlandt Legion Cumberland Airene

Ballot Law Passes as Senate Fight Looms

Proceedings from Baltimore report the ballot law passing the House with GOP protests while Governor Crothers and key Democrats draft a bill for Senate consideration. Ford casts solitary Democrat vote against it. Other local measures include a Frostburg and Salisbury Railroad incorporation.

Long Journey to Wed Miss Claude Marries Ensign Fuller

Miss Lucy Claude traveled 3600 miles across the continent to Puget Sound Washington to wed Ensign Harry G. Fuller of the navy. The ceremony took place at the chapel with Col. Joseph H. Pendleton U S M C officiating. Fuller served aboard the cruiser Colorado on the Pacific station and could not obtain leave to travel east.

Claude Ensign Fuller Annapolis Dan Cupid Puget Sound Washington State Lucy Claude W. Clemente Claude Harry G. Fuller Navy Joseph H. Pendleton Colorado Pacifico Station Miss Claude

Sullivan in Control Illinois Democrats Endorse Bryan

The Democratic State Central Committee meeting in Chicago endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidency and voted 32 to 1 to recommend that the state convention meet in Springfield on April 23 Chicago observers say Roger Sullivan and allies controlled the meeting with James M Donohue the sole dissenter in East St Louis.

Ilinois Bryan Chicago Democratic State Central Committee Springfield Friends Roger Sullivan Brean James M. Donohue East St. Louis Sullivan

Wagon Explodes Near Ring Town. Driver Fatally Hurt

A Ferndale Powder Co wagon at Ring Town, Pottsville district, was demolished by a locomotive on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad. More than a ton of high explosives were scattered but did not ignite. Driver Benjamin Dyson was hurled against an embankment and likely fatally injured.

Pottsville Ferndale Powder Co Ringtown Philadelphia and Reading Benjamin Dyson

Gillette Death Sentence Upheld by Governor

Gov Hughes says no ground found to interfere with Cortland man Chester Gillette execution set for next week at Auburn prison for the murder of his sweetheart Grace Brown two years ago. He conducted a careful review of the evidence and affirmed the court verdict.

Gov. Hughes Albany Chester Gillette Cortland Auburn Prison Grace Brown

Mrs Sophoria Gleason Granted Divorce in Marshall County

Mrs Sophoria Gleason of South Bend Indiana obtained a divorce from John Gleason in Marshall County after confessing she had married many men. On the stand her attorney asked her to list husbands in order, but she could only recall five names and scolded the lawyer for the embarrassment.

Night Riders Rampage Destroys Tobacco Warehouse

A large fire linked to night riders damaged a tobacco warehouse holding about half a million pounds of tobacco and endangered surrounding homes in Cosino. Residents narrowly escaped as arson and looting were suspected, with police investigating the incident and noting the aggressive tactics differed from those used in nearby Kentucky towns.

Cosino Dary Ito Co Hames Kentucky Ehouse

Miners Relief Bill Advances in Maryland Legislature

At the State House Annapolis March 2, Senator Shanken reported favorably on Carl's bill to raise salaries of miners in Allegany County by ten percent. The judiciary committee recommended sending two mining bills to the ANegany delegation. Denson opposed, wanting them to corporations. Ex-Senator Wellington attended for the general banking bill. Uhl seeks State Road Commission membership under the new law.

State House Annapolis Shanken Carl Eltry Allegany County Dick Weto Judiciary Committee Anegany A Garrels Denson Wellington Zack Laney Jas. M. Willison Warren H. Reynolds G. Clinton Uhl Mount Savage Uhl Shannon Lewis

No Reason Yet Assigned for Rejection of Minister Hill

Berlin reports that the German foreign office will not reveal why the Kaiser rejects David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Tower's successor. The explanation is only conveyed to the American embassy, with officials likely awaiting State Department disclosure in Washington.

Minister Hill United Press Berlin Foreign Office David Jayne Hill Charlemagne Tower State Department Washington

Death of Stevens After Seoul Assassin Shooting

San Francisco reports the death of Durhan White Stevens American adviser to the Korean council of State. He was shot by a Korean assassin and died after an operation and anesthesia. The bullet perforated the intestines six times. recovery had seemed possible until his condition worsened.

United Press San Francisco Cal Durhan White Korean Council of State Stephens Stevens

Lafayette Call’s Death at ZoOelock Office

Hearst News reports Lafayette Call aged 45 took his own life with a revolver in his Sarres Building office in ZoOelock Waynesburg Pa. He ran a piano and musical instrument shop and entered by the rear door. A shot was heard by the employer. Callo was found dead. He had endured ill health for some time. A widow and young son survive.

Hearst News Waynesburg Lafayette Call Sarres ZoOelock Riore Enteral Callo

Knickerbocker Bank Reopens After Six Months Closed

Knickerbocker Trust Company reopened its doors today after a six month shutdown. The main Broadway vault and three branches are filled with cash as depositors seek to withdraw ten percent of their deposits. Show cases for sale offered by Potomac Hardware Co.

New York Knickerbocker Trust Company Broadway Wisling Potomac Hardware Co

UP TO THE SENATE

Senator Mudd opposes Republican delegates action and favors seating John Walter Smith after presenting credentials in Washington. He criticizes the Legislature for electing Smith and counsels against protests that would affect Senator Smith's seat.

Mudd Annapolis Crother William Pinkney Whyte John Walter Smith Washington United States Senate Congress Ney Smith House Senate Burrows Open Legislume Siwith Bre Rows Enator

Bon Ton Millinery Exhibition Opens in Cumberland

The Bon Ton Millinery Parlor in Cumberland held a spring opening drawing ladies to view new headgear. Miss Louise Lewis of New York designed stylish hats made with the Rockman staff. store space displays hats, shirts, and wares in a redesigned setting.

Bon Ton Bonon Cumberland Ton Ton S. Kockman Bon- Ton Louise Lewis New York Lewis Rockman

Fire at Drury Lane Theatre Falls Short of Ruin

Fire at the famous Drury Lane Theatre in London yesterday morning damaged stage scenery and properties but did not destroy the auditorium. The blaze, dated March 26, was controlled with the building largely saved.

London Drury Lane Theatre

Convention Stampede Fires Hotel at State Gathering

At the Leland Hotel in Springfield delegates fled as a fire alarm interrupted the Republican State convention. The blaze spread beyond firemen’s reach and caused about 200000 dollars in damage while attendees evacuated the building. Senator Penrose remains critically ill with erysipelas and related complications as fever abates slightly.

United Press Springfield Congressman Boutell Leland Hotel Senator Penrose Philadelphia

Smith Sworn In After Maryland Credentials Accepted

Washington March 26 4511 p m John Walter Smith of Maryland was sworn into the U S Senate after credentials from the Maryland Legislature were not rejected in a vote 29 to 24 on referring them to the Elections Committee. Senate President Raynor moved acceptance and faced no opposition. Smith was admitted amid applause.

Washington D. C John Walter Smith Maryland Whyte Senate Burrows Smith Committee On Elections Raynor

Burrows Objects to Smith Senate Seat

In Washington the Senate debated John Walter Smith's credentials from Maryland. Burrows argued the Maryland Legislature erred in electing Smith March 24, not per the statute’s timing, while Rayner pressed seating. Aldrich waived a currency bill as the discussion continued with a possible vote before adjournment. Dr. Robert Lamb plans Europe travel and will not assess Harry Thaw until July.

Evening Times Washington, D.C John Walter Smith Maryland Senate A.ner Burrows Senate Committee On Jenath Smith Legislatine Rayner Aldrich Thaw Hearts News New York Robert Lamb Mattew Europe Harry Thaw

Fine Fowl Crystal Farm White Wyandottes for Sale

Crystal Farm offers White Wyandottes bred for business. Eggs available. Price one dollar per item or six dollars per hundred. Phrases unclear due to garbled text.

Crystal Farm

Attorney Jerome Nown Trouble Ordered by Gov Hughes

A public hearing on charges against New York District Attorney Jerome Nown began, ordered by Gov Hughes, alleging he failed to prosecute Metropolitan Street Railway for law violations. Citizens led by Wm F King accuse him of knowledge of crimes and refusing to prosecute implicated individuals.

Metropolitan Street Railway Hearst News New York Asa Bird Gardiner Tammany Metropolitan Street Rail

Married Chinaman. Baltimore Girl in Chicago Squalid Quarters

A sixteen year old Baltimore girl, living in a squalid Chicago room with a Chinese man, was arrested. Police say she has been confined for nine weeks and claims to be his wife, married two years ago in Norfolk, Virginia. The Chinaman is Charley Lee. a Baltimore man, Jarry Glickman, was found in the room.

Baltimore Chicago Norfolk Charley Lee Jarry Glickman McCullough Street

Death of Aged Lady Mrs Mary Tritch Pioneer Resident

Mrs Mary Tritch widow of Henry Tritch longtime city resident dies at Bedford Street home at 11 this morning aged about 87 years. She came to the city in girlhood and with her husband, former L D Rohrer Co employee, were held in high esteem. Four children survive John W Tritch and Misses Elia Barbara and Mollie Bell Tritch. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Mary Tritch Henry Triteh Bedford Street L. D. Rohrer Co John W. Tritch Elia F. Barbara Mollie Bell Tritch

Tanzer the Real Estate Man Offers Several Properties

Tanzer the real estate man advertises a 4 room house with large lots on Sylvan avenue for 950 dollars a 6 room house and lot behind Columbia avenue for 650 dollars a double frame house on Bedford street extended with 10 rooms and large lots for 1450 dollars rent 14 dollars monthly a hotel on North Mechanic streets with 20 rooms and a bar for 4500 dollars a very nice house on Columbia avenue for 1600 dollars including a large lot and stable Sloan residence at La Vale described as a modern up to date home with 10 rooms 2 baths large barns and outbuildings 200 by 361 feet lot near the Interurban line and grand interior decor

Tanzer Sylvan Avenue Columbia Avenue Ee Tanzer Willy Bedford Street Will Mechanic Streets Sloan la Vale

For Rent Groom House on Woodside Avenue Ad

Classified notice offers a groom house for rent on Woodside Avenue with bold pitch to contact Tanzer the hustling real estate man for selling real estate or lots.

Groom Woodside Avenue Tanzer

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North South Methodists Ot Legislature Crothers Straus Gorman, Lee Harper Bis Ford Stanford Somerset County Bb. G. Roe Queen Anne's County Frostburg and Salisbury Gillette Rudagity THE Night Riders Burn Tobacco Warehouse Covington, Ky Knickerbocker Bank Ovens Old’ Drury Postscript Senator Smith J. Geo. Hermann Baltimore Strmet P.S Lambert’s Balto. St Jerome Nown Hes McCleave Building Bopp’s Centre St the New Walter Powell & Sons Co Cumberland, Md the DeWood Butter Company Elgin Iliost Elgin Process Creamery Home of Purity Butterine Peter E. Wright Western Maryland
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