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Maryland Cumberland Evening Times

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

1

A Hero Dies Facing Eternity in Rabies Battle

William H. Marsh a wealthy Flatbush inventor died after three days of rabies suffering. Doctors and Pasteur treatment could not save him. His wife and five children were at his bedside as he faced death with iron courage. Edna Thompson, Marsh's stenographer, reported dog bites to both her and Ramsey Marsh. Miss Thompson declined Pasteur treatment, while Ramsey Marsh continues the full course. Family and friends in Brooklyn mourn as Dr. Marsh planned for dependents and delegated care.

New York William H. Marsh Flatbush Marsh Pasteur Instine Mr. March Ramsey Miss Thompson Ramsey Marsh Pasteur Institute Pastour Institute Tramsey Marsh Ocean Avenue Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Dr. Calinan Caliinan I Xone Thom Dr. Marsh

Dead Belle Guinness Case Leaves Many Mysteries In Laporte

Laporte Indiana May 21 coroner Mack ruled the body found was Mrs Pelle Guinness felonious homicide with unknown perpetrator The case links teeth to identify the deceased and notes other related details including a $50000 disposition plan and a suspect in the Guinness household The report mentions a missing daughter Frances Whitzler and letters from New York amid ongoing inquiries and public notices of sales and ads in the Times.

S. B I. X. Youtsler Siasco Maine Smutzer PT. Lite Chicago Odd Fellows Fraternity Youtsier Guinness Reid Smith New York Laporte Ind Lamphere Omaha B. S. Guinness H. Whitzler Toledo Frances Whitzler Valparaiso Tuiles

Woman learns to shop smart at deal on voile skirts

A customer buys a black voile skirt for 10 dollars at a Baltimore street department store. She later finds cheaper skirts at 5 dollars elsewhere, requests a refund, and is told the store will refund or exchange any merchandise not cut or altered, reinforcing a satisfaction policy. Gross Brothers.

Battimore Street Gross Brothers

Big Jewelry Sale at McMullen's

Bank statements on page 1 claim interest and satisfaction. Jewelry sale begins Saturday with deep discounts on belt buckles pins back combs and breast pins. Special window display to be unveiled tomorrow night at McMullen's store to attract shoppers.

Kamen & Beneman McMullen's I Marting Tomor Town Times

Banner for John G. Miller Mayor Campaign Is Taken Down

A large painted banner supporting John G. Miller and Better Municipal Government was lowered today amid a crowd. The event followed a street commission meeting noting contracts and bids for paving and a concrete bridge, with concerns over city code advertising requirements and an appropriation delay of 167 dollars to continue repairs.

John G. Miller Holtzman Third National Bank Champber City Council Messrs. Eyler Eichelberger Brown Cumberland Brewery Sells Bros Dry Run Little Valley Street Thomas Kean

Boys Fined for Assaulting School Teacher in Somerset

Two boys Ora Berkabile and Donald Wagner were fined 125 dollars each for assaulting M. D. Reel, a Somerset school teacher. Judge Kooser ordered the total 328.70 dollars with costs to be paid by the boys’ fathers after the March 3 attack with an iron link and iron-loaded stick as the teacher tried to switch them for smoking. The incident left Mr. Reel badly beaten and protected by other pupils. In Belair Maryland editor Joseph M. Streett of the Harford Democrat, longtime president of the State Democratic Editors Association, is critically ill at home with stomach trouble.

Ora Berkabile Donald Wagner M. D. Reel Somerset Kooser Street Belair Joseph M. Streett Harford Democrat Democratic Editors’ Associaion Main Street Mir. Streett Democratic Editorial Association

Large Prescott Pump Nears Completion at City Works

The Prescott Steam Pump Company reports the giant fly wheel and entire machinery in place at the city water works, claiming strong performance will meet Cumberland needs. Paving of Little Frederick Street and the city hall plaza finished this afternoon, cement to be laid tomorrow and streets opened to traffic. A post office concrete section will be removed to allow Little Frederick Street to connect directly from Center to Mechanic streets.

Prescott Steam Pump Company City Water Works Prescott Cumberland Frederick Street City Hall Plaza Mechanic Street

Forfeit Intervenes in High School Series Baseball

Umpire Ruan reports the second game of the afternoon High School series was forfeited after both managers failed to appear as arranged. The forfeit occurred at 3 40. The third game is scheduled for tomorrow.

Academy Aew Ruan

Willison Qualifies for Maryland Criminal Code Board

Mr Jasper N Willison was sworn in as a member of Maryland s Board of Commissioners to codify the criminal laws. The board arrived yesterday and will review the state code while sessions proceed in Annapolis. Prisoners William Duncan and Eugene Washington were moved to Baltimore after sentencing in the recent court term. Lawn swings offered at special prices by The Potte Hardware Co. in today s window display.

Willison Jasper N. Willison Board of Commissioners Maryland John W. Young Baltimore Clem Deneen William and Liew Duncan Eugene Washington

Billion Dollar Bay State Gag Co Chartered in Delaware

The Bay State Gag Co secured a perpetual charter in Dover Delaware with a capital of 33 000 000 000 the largest charter ever granted there The company may pursue nearly any business except issuing money and banking including mining railroads towns manufacturing gas and holding other firms The charter notes T W Lawson of Boston and W Harry Miller of Philadelphia as signatories The Times also reports on Democratic campaign push from Washington with calls for contributions and a forthcoming campaign handbook by the National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee led by AS Loyd.

Tom Lawson Dover Del Bay State Gag Co Delaware Bay State Co Addicks Hesdey Hkewis Bay State Concern State Department T. W. Lawson Boston W. Harry Miller Philadelphia Nomore Bay State Company Amalgamated Copper

Lightning Ends Eccentric Hancock Man While Seated

George Martin, a 55 year old eccentric from Hancock Maryland, was struck and killed by lightning yesterday evening as he sat beneath an apple tree near his home. The bolt shattered the tree and entered a nearby house, ending his life instantly. He was known for religious work and occasional local preaching, and had once dashed through town with a large knife during a past episode of erratic behavior.

George Martin Charaer Hancock Hancock

Mistaken Signal Triggers Belgium Rail Crash

Antwerp reports indicate a train collision between Brussels bound and Lierre bound passenger cars caused heavy casualties. Initial counts range from fifteen dead to sixty, with over one hundred injured as workers rescue victims amid wreckage and twisted steel.

Belgium United Press Antwerp Reallizion Brussels Lierre

Strangers Seek Aid After Wandering Through Cumberland

A man a woman and a child aged about three spent the night at Cumberland’s station house and sought aid. They refused to give names saying they had none to tell and hope to reach Keyser West Virginia tonight. The trio claim to be from Chicago and to have peddled in Washington before becoming stranded.

Keyser W. Va W. F. Twigg Rabbi Baron Washington, D. C Pitzer North Mechanic Street Cumberland Kesser Chicago Washington

Strike Ends in Sight as Arbitration Sets Stage

In Cleveland on May 21 progress toward settling the street railway strike was made through arbitration. The Municipal Traction Company offers to rehire current workers as new hires, a point the union challenges. The State Board of Arbitration secures a temporary concession to reinstate workers as new hires while ongoing arbitration determines future status. An armistice is set and workers are urged to return to duty tomorrow.

Cleveland du Pont Municipal Traction Company State Board of Arbitration

Oregon Express Derailed Near Pinole Fatal Wreck

Two men killed and two missing after the Oregon Express derailed at Pinole California while traveling 35 miles per hour. Identified dead are Messenger John Birmingham Ahured and Fireman Cody. Conductor Ward is probably fatally injured. Messengers McCoy and Cummings are missing and believed buried.

United Pr Oakland Cal Oregon Express Pinole John Birmingham Ahured Cody Ward McCoy Cummings

Watson for Delegate Seeks Denver Seat in West Virginia

Marion County Democrats show keen interest in G W Watson for delegate to the Democratic convention at Denver. Watson says he would like to go and will support Bryan if nominated, believing a united party can elect the nominee and carry West Virginia. Also notes Col W J Lavelle leaving Arlington Hotel after surgery for home in Tunnelin, W Va with uncertain lengthy recovery.

Fairmont W. Va Marion County W. Watson Denver Watson Mr. Watson Bryan Democratic Party Mr. Bryan West Virginia

Real Estate Bargains Offered by Tanzer Hustling Agent

Real estate list shows multiple homes priced from 900 to 6 000 across Lena Street Lexington Avenue Mapleside Shawnee Avenue Davidson Street Ridgeley Baltimore Avenue Waverly Terrace Fifth Street and Columbia Avenue. Properties include 6 room brick, modern homes with gas and electric, rooms with many lots and land offers. Tanzer advertises many bargains and payment options.

Tanzer Lena Street Lexington Avenue Mapleside Shawnee Avenue Davidson Street Ridgeley Baltimore Avenue Waverly Terrace 5Th Street Pennsylvania Avenue Columbia Avenue Sylvan Avenue

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the Potomac Hardware Co Belle Tar Little Jewelery Co Potote Hardware Co the Times National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee United States Washington, D.C Danal Bill's E Potomac Hardware Co Lambert’s G. W. Watson Consolidation Coal Co Lavelle W. J. Lavelle B. & O- Train Dispatchers Department Arlington Hotel J. Geo Hermann Baltimore Strmet P.R McCleave Building Jno A. Bopp Centre St G. S. Butler N. Centre Arabuiance Walter Powell & Son.Co Baltimore Street Cumberland, MO
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