30 May 1908
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Newspaper
Maryland Cumberland Evening Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
1
Nation observes Decoration Day with GA R exercises and floral tributes in cemeteries. Tyler Post and Women's Relief Corps prepare flowers, with Rose Hill ceremonies led by B F Kelly and Urner G Carl addressing veterans, firefighters, and civic groups as business pauses for the day.
A commemorative address honors fallen Union soldiers and all veterans who served to preserve the nation. The essay reflects on liberty, sacrifice, and the founding of the Republic, highlighting Lincoln and the enduring duty to maintain independence.
Obituary notes Frostburg resident Benjamin Lashbaugh dies after years of mining and trouble with miner's asthma leaving four daughters and three sons. Other items cover fire department drills, convention preparations, local visits, church classis session at Salem Reformed, and Frostburg ministers elect officers. Local notices include a Rosenbaum ad.
Alleghany county Democrats meet at Miller's Hall to elect delegates to the State and National conventions. Resolutions praise William J. Bryan, advocate tariff reform, anti monopoly measures, Philippine self governance, and opposition to injunctions against labor. The meeting adjourned harmoniously after adopting committee reports.
Special to the Times reports James A. Baker guilty of tampering with United States mail burning the station and murdering Edward Y. Hutchinson at Welcome station in West Virginia. He received a life sentence in the penitentiary.
Mr and Mrs R L Wittig depart tomorrow for Galveston Texas where Wittig will serve as physical director of the Y M C A He formerly held the post at the Central Y M C A in town The couple will visit Washington Ocean City N J and New York before boarding a steamer to Galveston Col John Keating ill is confined to bed with high fever but not considered serious and should recover in a day or two.
Real estate listings from Tanzer the Hustling show homes on Lena Street Lexington Avenue Mapleside Shaya Avenue Davidson Street Baltimore Avenue Waverly Place and more. Prices range from 1 100 to 6 000 with modern features and large lots. Many bargains and payment terms offered by the agent.
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