Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md
Saturday, June 9, 1917 - pg 7, co 3
"Bill" Coveney Taken by Fell Destroyer
Cumberland's Well Known Newsboy Suddenly Claimed by Death
"Bill Coveney is dead"
Those words passing from tongue to tongue last evening brought genuine expressions of sorrow from people of every station. Not a few were shocked for it was not generally known that 'Bill' had been ill. He was on Baltimore Street for a brief interval Thursday evening although he had not been at work since Tuesday. Yesterday morning he was taken with violent convulsions going into unconsciousness. Friends were summoned to his home, 72 Baltimore Avenue and he was removed to Allegany Hospital where he passed away about 5 p.m. Death was due to arsenic poisoning. William Coveney was born at Gilpintown 35 years ago. He was a son of Mrs Mary Coveney and the late John Coveney. He lived with his brothers and sisters. Misses Annie and Louise Coveney, whose support he was, 'Bill' came to Cumberland with the family as a youth. He started selling newspaper and this work he pursued faithfully until a few days of his death. The familiar ring of 'Bill' voice will be heard no more nor will he be seen again at his post in front of the Third National Bank Building where on Sundays where he disposed of his newspapers. 'Bill' was never strong physically, but he became inured to outdoor life and probably added to his days. 'Bill' was mentally strong. His keen perception, his powers to 'dope out' things, his ready wit and his ready answers, his energy, his self-sacrifice, his spirit of accommodation, his loyalty to his friends, his honesty and his devoted care for his mother and sisters were among the attributes that drew people to him and elicited their admiration. 'Bill' could find out things about as quick as anyone. He could two and two together with unfailing nicety. He knew the whims and tricks of politicians. What he heard said, he did not forget. His support in politics carried value for it accompanied by sleepless endeavor to his favorite. 'Bill' was a Republican. 'Bill' was employed by the Cumberland News Company for 20 years. Michael F O'Neill, head of the company, feels great personal loss in the death of the young man. 'Bill' was real in his view of things. He wanted flowers while he was living and because of his expressions that he would not care for them when he was dead, the family asks that floral tributes be omitted. The Coveney household is sorely stricken by the Providential removal of its main prop, but there seems to be much consolation for the mother said, "If God is as good to Bill as he has been to me, then all is well." Mr Coveney was a member of St Patrick's Church of Cumberland, Council 586 Knights of Columbus and of Cumberland Lodge No 271 Loyal Order of Moose. The funeral will take place Monday morning, the cortege moving from the residence, 72 Baltimore Avenue to St Patrick's Church where mass will be said at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St Patrick's cemetery. The newsboys carriers of local and foreign paper will meet at their respective office at 8:15 Monday morning and attend the funeral in a body. Funeral Director, Louis Stein has charge of the obsequies.
Saturday, June 9, 1917 - pg 7, co 3
"Bill" Coveney Taken by Fell Destroyer
Cumberland's Well Known Newsboy Suddenly Claimed by Death
"Bill Coveney is dead"
Those words passing from tongue to tongue last evening brought genuine expressions of sorrow from people of every station. Not a few were shocked for it was not generally known that 'Bill' had been ill. He was on Baltimore Street for a brief interval Thursday evening although he had not been at work since Tuesday. Yesterday morning he was taken with violent convulsions going into unconsciousness. Friends were summoned to his home, 72 Baltimore Avenue and he was removed to Allegany Hospital where he passed away about 5 p.m. Death was due to arsenic poisoning. William Coveney was born at Gilpintown 35 years ago. He was a son of Mrs Mary Coveney and the late John Coveney. He lived with his brothers and sisters. Misses Annie and Louise Coveney, whose support he was, 'Bill' came to Cumberland with the family as a youth. He started selling newspaper and this work he pursued faithfully until a few days of his death. The familiar ring of 'Bill' voice will be heard no more nor will he be seen again at his post in front of the Third National Bank Building where on Sundays where he disposed of his newspapers. 'Bill' was never strong physically, but he became inured to outdoor life and probably added to his days. 'Bill' was mentally strong. His keen perception, his powers to 'dope out' things, his ready wit and his ready answers, his energy, his self-sacrifice, his spirit of accommodation, his loyalty to his friends, his honesty and his devoted care for his mother and sisters were among the attributes that drew people to him and elicited their admiration. 'Bill' could find out things about as quick as anyone. He could two and two together with unfailing nicety. He knew the whims and tricks of politicians. What he heard said, he did not forget. His support in politics carried value for it accompanied by sleepless endeavor to his favorite. 'Bill' was a Republican. 'Bill' was employed by the Cumberland News Company for 20 years. Michael F O'Neill, head of the company, feels great personal loss in the death of the young man. 'Bill' was real in his view of things. He wanted flowers while he was living and because of his expressions that he would not care for them when he was dead, the family asks that floral tributes be omitted. The Coveney household is sorely stricken by the Providential removal of its main prop, but there seems to be much consolation for the mother said, "If God is as good to Bill as he has been to me, then all is well." Mr Coveney was a member of St Patrick's Church of Cumberland, Council 586 Knights of Columbus and of Cumberland Lodge No 271 Loyal Order of Moose. The funeral will take place Monday morning, the cortege moving from the residence, 72 Baltimore Avenue to St Patrick's Church where mass will be said at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St Patrick's cemetery. The newsboys carriers of local and foreign paper will meet at their respective office at 8:15 Monday morning and attend the funeral in a body. Funeral Director, Louis Stein has charge of the obsequies.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md
Saturday, June 9, 1917 - pg 7, co 3
"Bill" Coveney Taken by Fell Destroyer
Cumberland's Well Known Newsboy Suddenly Claimed by Death
"Bill Coveney is dead"
Those words passing from tongue to tongue last evening brought genuine expressions of sorrow from people of every station. Not a few were shocked for it was not generally known that 'Bill' had been ill. He was on Baltimore Street for a brief interval Thursday evening although he had not been at work since Tuesday. Yesterday morning he was taken with violent convulsions going into unconsciousness. Friends were summoned to his home, 72 Baltimore Avenue and he was removed to Allegany Hospital where he passed away about 5 p.m. Death was due to arsenic poisoning. William Coveney was born at Gilpintown 35 years ago. He was a son of Mrs Mary Coveney and the late John Coveney. He lived with his brothers and sisters. Misses Annie and Louise Coveney, whose support he was, 'Bill' came to Cumberland with the family as a youth. He started selling newspaper and this work he pursued faithfully until a few days of his death. The familiar ring of 'Bill' voice will be heard no more nor will he be seen again at his post in front of the Third National Bank Building where on Sundays where he disposed of his newspapers. 'Bill' was never strong physically, but he became inured to outdoor life and probably added to his days. 'Bill' was mentally strong. His keen perception, his powers to 'dope out' things, his ready wit and his ready answers, his energy, his self-sacrifice, his spirit of accommodation, his loyalty to his friends, his honesty and his devoted care for his mother and sisters were among the attributes that drew people to him and elicited their admiration. 'Bill' could find out things about as quick as anyone. He could two and two together with unfailing nicety. He knew the whims and tricks of politicians. What he heard said, he did not forget. His support in politics carried value for it accompanied by sleepless endeavor to his favorite. 'Bill' was a Republican. 'Bill' was employed by the Cumberland News Company for 20 years. Michael F O'Neill, head of the company, feels great personal loss in the death of the young man. 'Bill' was real in his view of things. He wanted flowers while he was living and because of his expressions that he would not care for them when he was dead, the family asks that floral tributes be omitted. The Coveney household is sorely stricken by the Providential removal of its main prop, but there seems to be much consolation for the mother said, "If God is as good to Bill as he has been to me, then all is well." Mr Coveney was a member of St Patrick's Church of Cumberland, Council 586 Knights of Columbus and of Cumberland Lodge No 271 Loyal Order of Moose. The funeral will take place Monday morning, the cortege moving from the residence, 72 Baltimore Avenue to St Patrick's Church where mass will be said at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St Patrick's cemetery. The newsboys carriers of local and foreign paper will meet at their respective office at 8:15 Monday morning and attend the funeral in a body. Funeral Director, Louis Stein has charge of the obsequies.
Saturday, June 9, 1917 - pg 7, co 3
"Bill" Coveney Taken by Fell Destroyer
Cumberland's Well Known Newsboy Suddenly Claimed by Death
"Bill Coveney is dead"
Those words passing from tongue to tongue last evening brought genuine expressions of sorrow from people of every station. Not a few were shocked for it was not generally known that 'Bill' had been ill. He was on Baltimore Street for a brief interval Thursday evening although he had not been at work since Tuesday. Yesterday morning he was taken with violent convulsions going into unconsciousness. Friends were summoned to his home, 72 Baltimore Avenue and he was removed to Allegany Hospital where he passed away about 5 p.m. Death was due to arsenic poisoning. William Coveney was born at Gilpintown 35 years ago. He was a son of Mrs Mary Coveney and the late John Coveney. He lived with his brothers and sisters. Misses Annie and Louise Coveney, whose support he was, 'Bill' came to Cumberland with the family as a youth. He started selling newspaper and this work he pursued faithfully until a few days of his death. The familiar ring of 'Bill' voice will be heard no more nor will he be seen again at his post in front of the Third National Bank Building where on Sundays where he disposed of his newspapers. 'Bill' was never strong physically, but he became inured to outdoor life and probably added to his days. 'Bill' was mentally strong. His keen perception, his powers to 'dope out' things, his ready wit and his ready answers, his energy, his self-sacrifice, his spirit of accommodation, his loyalty to his friends, his honesty and his devoted care for his mother and sisters were among the attributes that drew people to him and elicited their admiration. 'Bill' could find out things about as quick as anyone. He could two and two together with unfailing nicety. He knew the whims and tricks of politicians. What he heard said, he did not forget. His support in politics carried value for it accompanied by sleepless endeavor to his favorite. 'Bill' was a Republican. 'Bill' was employed by the Cumberland News Company for 20 years. Michael F O'Neill, head of the company, feels great personal loss in the death of the young man. 'Bill' was real in his view of things. He wanted flowers while he was living and because of his expressions that he would not care for them when he was dead, the family asks that floral tributes be omitted. The Coveney household is sorely stricken by the Providential removal of its main prop, but there seems to be much consolation for the mother said, "If God is as good to Bill as he has been to me, then all is well." Mr Coveney was a member of St Patrick's Church of Cumberland, Council 586 Knights of Columbus and of Cumberland Lodge No 271 Loyal Order of Moose. The funeral will take place Monday morning, the cortege moving from the residence, 72 Baltimore Avenue to St Patrick's Church where mass will be said at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St Patrick's cemetery. The newsboys carriers of local and foreign paper will meet at their respective office at 8:15 Monday morning and attend the funeral in a body. Funeral Director, Louis Stein has charge of the obsequies.
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