Neighbors in Damage Suit Over Private Road Gate
A damage suit from Lonaconing neighbors John A. Smith and Alonso Miller centers on a gate and bars across a private road claimed to be public. The case, John A. Smith vs. Alonso Miller, et al, proceeded with motions, witness testimony, and debates over possession and road status, with a ruling to strike portions of the plaintiff's testimony and a likely full day of court ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Smith
Alonso Miller
Lonaconing
Mainthy
George's Creek Coal and Iron Co
Smith
Youn
Young
Young Young
Ferdinand Willams
2. J. Blackiston
Arch A. Young
D. L. Sloan
Sloan
Maintny
Campaign chatter and icy greetings amid chilly morning notes
In Fairbanks the cold persists as residents report freezing conditions. Col Pearce and Mr Lewis share a tense moment during campaign events while Chairman Mack cites 214 elicitor votes for Bryan. A New York report warns of a threatened extinction of a sound lester. The roof garden joke remains evident in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Fairbanks
Col. Pearce
Mr. Lewis
Mack
Bryan
New York
Lester
Jobster
Roof Garden
Bold Attempt To Assault Leads To Suspect Arrest
Miss Foreman and sister were attacked while walking the J and O tracks near Mapleside by a short stocky man in a dirty grey suit. The suspect Charles Bolson or Balthuss was arrested on Virginia Avenue after identification by the two young women at police headquarters. The case drew rapid local pursuit and the suspect denied guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bolson
Virginia Avenue
Mar UN
R. T. Kauffman
Ars
Foreman
Nora Forenta
Francis Lhce
Tron Mountain
Margaret Smith
Mollie Smith
Arch
Miss Smith
Hoher
Trons Mountain
Miss Foreman
Jessie Foreman
Lapp
McLuckie
Ernest McLuckie
Roger Rice
Mapleside
Times Office
Times
North Branch
Valentine Farmhouse
Valentine Home
Martin
Cumberland
Carters
Balsom
Balthuss
Keiser
W. Va
Thomas Street
G. L. Carder
Tity Police Cintion
Alfred Read
Marlin
Mapie
Trial Dates Set for Mirases Forenvin Case
A court on the grand jury will hear the Mirases Forenvin matter after a suspect named Balthuss was found. The accused faces imminent trial at the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clisgan
Tre Grand Jurve
Balthuss
Vandiver Predicts Democratic Victory Across Maryland
Chairman Murray Vandiver of the Maryland Democratic State Central Committee argues the party is united statewide and will carry Maryland for Bryan in the upcoming election. He cites county queries showing strong support, reports of Republican Bryan sentiment, and past campaign experiences to support his forecast. The piece reflects early 20th century political organizing and partisan expectations in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandiver
Baltimore
Mil
Vomerow
Murray Vandiv
Bryan
Carr
Democratic State Central Committee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Comne
Loman
New York
Maryla
Death of Dr Gillman ends illustrious academic career
Dr Daniel Colt Gillman emeritus of Johns Hopkins University died suddenly at the Norwich Connecticut home of his sisters at 2 PM. A famed educator and proponent of modern university methods, Gillman had long faced ill health and recently traveled abroad with his wife seeking relief. Born July 6, 1831 in Nantucket, he led Johns Hopkins from 1876 to 1900 and held posts at the University of California Carnegie Institution and other foundations. He was elected president of the American Bible Society in 1902 and served as trustee of Sage Foundation and member of several commissions and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallmore
Daniel Colt Gilman
Johns Hawkins University
Gilman
Norwich
William Gib
Br. Citnan
Nacu
University of California
Jonas Hopkins Uni
Dent Rnegie Institution
American Bible Society
Ays
Sage Foundation
Slater Fund
Peabody Education Fund
Vmela Arbitration Commission
C Sion
Carter
Cubs blank Tigers in World Series game four
Detroit was shut out as the Cubs won 5 to 0 in the fourth World Series game. Summers walked freely but failed to drive in runs, while Cobb went hitless. Chance sparked Chicago with timely hitting as the Cubs prevented any Tiger rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Brown
Tigers
Jennings
Crew
Summers
Cubs
Cobb
Chance
Local Coal Shipper Warfield Advertises Creek Coal
John R. Warfield announces in Times Want column that he now ships Ric Vein Groves Creek coal in car loads. He is at Mechanic and Bedford streets with two phones and seeks patronage. Potomac Razor sale offers from Potomac Hardware Co for limited time, mailable on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Warfeld
Times
Warfield
Mechanic and
Bedford Sts
Potomac Razor
The
Potomac Hardware Co
Grand Jury Report from Allegany County October Term 1908
The grand jury reports nine days of session examining about three hundred cases and returning around seventy five indictments. It notes liquor as a major crime cause and urges stronger enforcement, police protection in South Cumberland, and updates on county offices, the county home and asylum, and jail conditions including a call for a new jail building and fireproofing of assessment records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Allegany County
Grand Jury
Lee Law
Potomac River
Wiles’s Font
South Cumberland
Court House
Register of Wills
Insane Asylum
Daniel Anxax
Clarence Brengle
Harry K. Dukf
Midnight Fire at Ben der's Grocery Office
A fire was discovered at Albert Bender's grocery on Farelle Street just after midnight. West Side Fire Department extinguished the blaze before major damage occurred. Cause is unknown though mice igniting matches are possible. No. 1 Fire Company responded but not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bender
Farelle Street
West Side Fire Department
No. 1 Fire Company
Seventh Annual Allegany County Christian Endeavor Convention
Charess E. Shaw presides as St Stephen's Lutheran hosts the Seventh Annual Allegany County C E convention on Oct 15 16 with sessions at St Stephen's. Program includes devotional services addresses by Rev C F Floto Rev J Lewis and Rev Ampson and reports on mission temperance and youth activities. Officers listed include Charles K Shaw president G J Fitts VP J B Scharf secretary and W J Elder temperance superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
South Centre Street
This Eday
Ef Bruce Scharf
C. F. Floto
G. J
St. Stephen's
J. Lewis
Is. Frostburg
BL W
Fritts
J. P. Dunlap
Ampson
Lonihoning
W. E. Pierce
Hagerstown
Alfred S
Charles K. Shaw
G.J. Fitts
J. B. Scharf
Charles H. Wolford
R. C. Stotler
Mission
W. J. Elder
Temperance
R. L. Riz- Su
D. W. Sayer
Streett's Mother's Bread Aimed At Daily Consistency
The ad claims three reasons to buy Streett's bread. It highlights up to date equipment ensuring accuracy and cleanliness, notes uniform daily operation, and declares Streett's product superior as Everybody eats it. The message ends with a brand cue urging purchase from grocer or bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Streett
A Clash Sures Balkans Peace Talks Break Down
London dispatch reports Russia and Britain unable to resolve Balkan tensions as Foreign Minister Isa volsky and Foreign Secretary Gray pursue a peace conference. Austria refuses Serbia compensation demands, risking a rupture and no feasible settlement in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Austria
Servia
Isavolsky
Russia
Gray
England
Balkan
Pittsburg Debates Salome Dance Indecency Claim
Public Safety Director Lang warned Blanche Deyo she could face a criminal suit after her Salome dance at the Duquesne Theatre this afternoon. He attended a show last night and deemed the performance indecent, citing bare feet and scant costume. Joe Weber offered to discontinue the dance, else a full legal action to curb the perceived vulgarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Blanche Deyo
Duquesne Theatre
Public Safety
Lang
Joe Weber
Miss Deyo
Five Balloons Missing After International Race
Berlin October 14 five balloons from the James Gordon Bennett cup race are missing. It is believed they fell into the North sea or the Baltic, with possible drownings. The German Busley the Swiss Helvetia and the Spanish Castilla were among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea
Baltic
Berlin
North Sea
Busley
Real Estate For Sale Notice
Classified brief announces real estate for sale. List details not fully legible but indicates property is on the market with standard sale terms and contact inquiry through the publishing office.
Real estate listings offer multiple city properties for sale
Several houses and lots are advertised with prices from 1100 to 5500 dollars. Properties include a double frame house, rooms and bath, small and large lots, a Maryland hotel in Lonaconing with six rooms and gas light priced at 7500 dollars. Terms propose 3200 cash and 100 monthly balance. Tanzer promotes himself as a hustling real estate man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Avenue
Maryland Hotel
Lonaconing
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Mr. Smith
Millers
Charles Balsam
Vaple
J. & O. Rhik
Queen City Brick and Tile Co
Andrew McLuckle
Jessie Foren
Maryland
DR. Gillman
Secon
Chicago
Detroit Steneees
AL Petroit
Iu Iis Aftenoon
of Christian Endeavorers of
Charess E. Shaw
Tuo
Cora M. Crawford
C. E
W. PF. Elder
Sne. Snyder
Temper
Wolf
Harry Junior
S. Stoller
Alfred Y. Slabs
Bedford Street Methodist Protestant Society
Fairview Avenue M. P. Society
Melvin Chapel Society
St. Stephen's Lutheran Society
Streett
J. Geo. Hermann
P.S
Earo
Lamberts
Satose
Fall Millinery
Lambert’s
Balkans
International Congress
Hawkes
Walter Powell & Son Co
Baltimore Street
Ann Stread
Baker Street
Union Street
Baltimore Avenue
Goethe Street
Tanzer
Tanzer & Reinhart
McCleave Building
John A. Bopp
Centre St
Union Transfer & Ok Orage CO
Peter
Wrig
Maurice
W. Td. Prene
B. Macnonle
LWSPA
Rach
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