30 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Maryland Cumberland Evening Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
1
The act tightens license fees split between state and Allegany County, broadens penalties for violations, and requires detailed petitions with resident qualifications, sureties, and sworn statements. It sets annual licenses expiring May 1 and mandates notices, public postings, and county enforcement measures.
The Albany legislature circles toward midnight with both Senate and Assembly planning adjournment unless many disqualifying bills trigger extended sessions. Local measures remain on the file with notable acts including liquor license amendment and bonds to pay floating debt. Special to the State House reports optimism that most favorable mining and coal relief bills may pass, amidst a few defeated or unfavored items.
Robert W Dennison aged four died at home near Alaska on Tuesday March 24. Funeral held at 10:50 from his home. Buried at Dauthet cemetery. He settled near Alaska fifty four years ago and leaves a widow and ten children. He was grandfather to forty eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Numerous relatives in Soaring field Swan ton Homer City Cumberland and Alaska mourn his loss.
Notices ask readers changing residence to inform the office with old and new addresses to ensure uninterrupted delivery. The piece also notes a promotion for Mr A J Mitchell to roundhouse foreman Ridgeley at the Western Maryland Railway, praised as a bright capable worker.
News item details Sheriff updates on William Reid wanted in a horse theft. Deputy Deneen arrests Reid’s companion Bell near North Branch. Reid ferried back toward Hancock, mother dying, and was jailed to await transfer. Also notes death of Mrs Mary Adler and local social notes.
The Academy of Music Stock Company opens tonight at Cumberland's popular venue with a full advance sale and a mix of dramatic offerings. Notables include Joseph Bernard Billy Lackayl and the Donnelly Company. the program features A Doctors Crime and Daughter's of We People among others as introductory attractions and novel motion pictures.
The Maryland House approved a bill by Mr Catus Dill to raise school teachers salaries in Allegany County by ten percent with the school board distributing the increase by relative pay scale The measure advances to the Governor for signature.
Walter Johnson died Saturday evening at 6 from tuberculosis at 145 Frederick Street, the home of his parents. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Sumner Cemetery.
The Capon Supply Store and Lovett's stores at Capon Bridge West Virginia were robbed of cash ranging from 75 to 160 dollars plus goods. The stores were entered with skeleton keys and closed again after the theft.
Real estate man Tanzer lists multiple properties for sale including a house with large lot on Avenue for 950, a groomed house on Colum Avenue for 3650, a double frame on Jgedford stream for 418d, a 20 room hotel on North Slechanie Street for 34500, and a residence on Colum bia Avenue for 1600 with a large lot and outbuildings. Also promotes the beautiful Sioar residence at La Vale near the Inter urban electric line, touting modern interiors and easy city access.
An advertisement-style note urges readers to call Tanzer the hustling real estate man to discuss selling real estate or lots. The message emphasizes direct outreach and personal service for property sales.
An old newspaper ad notes tile shop offerings and a March sale at JAS Beall's place. It mentions Vienna coffee by Fleischmanns and Brechler's Dian Lunch Rearm, with a post office sale canceled and no sale to be held.
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