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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

Blown Up in Quarry.-On Tuesday af
ternoon last John Brown, who was engaged in
getting out stone for Mr.. ]. Baseman Davis, in
Bolinger's quarry, near Butler met with q
terrible accident as result of bis own careless
ness. He had drilled hole and was tamping
the dynamite cartridge with a hammer, when
a terrific explosion took place, hurting him ten
feet into the air. The two men who were
working with him, and who were about ten
feet off were knocked down by the force of
the explosion, but escaped injury. DR.. H.
Drach, of Butler, was summoned and had the
unfortunate man removed to his home, not far
distant. An examination showed that his left
arm and hand were terribly shattered and that
the sight of the left eye was destroyed and his
face cut so badly as to be entirely unrecogniz-
able DR.. Drach dressed the wounds and as
promptly as possible sent Brown to hospital
in Baltimore. He thought it would be neces-
sary to amputate the arm and he had grave
doubts about the mans recovery. Brown,
who is about 60 years of age, has a wife and
nine children. He was an able bodied and in
dustrious man and much sympathy is ex-
pressed for him. Mr.. VIM. ID. Griffith, of
Shawan, was at Butler when the DIR. was sent
for and at the request of the latter he accom-
panied him and assisted in dressing the wounds
of the unfortunate man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

The Franchise Not Yet Settled.-At a
hearing of the conflicting demands of the Ma
ryland Electric, the Baltimore and GuDpowder
and the Baltimore, Middle River and Spar
rows Point Railway companies, before the
County Commissioners on Wednesday, Col.
b. f. Taylor cast bomb among the appli-
cants by suggesting that the franchise should
be granted to the company which should first
deposit $4,000 as q guarantee that road
would be built within eighteen months. The
applicants want permission to construct an
electric line on the Philadelphia road.
Col NJ W. Offutt represented the Balii-
more, Middle River and Sparrow's Point
Company, which. by consolidation, became
merged with the United Railways and Electric
Company. He asked that the Board refuse to
sign an order presented to them by Mr.. Isaac
Lobe Straus, as for the Maryland Electric
Hallway Company. He objected that the
order was in the nature Of an omnibus order :
that it allowed to the Maryland Electric Com
pany rights on roads tributary to the Pbia-
delphia road; that it did not specifically state
how much road should be built.
Col D. G. Mcintosh for the Baltimore and
Gunpowder Railway Company, asked that the
latter company be granted rights equal to
those granted to any other company.
Mr.. Straus then argued that all the other
companies had had ample opportunity to
build the road, if they had intended to do so,
and asked that his company be granted a
privilege which would be practically exclusive.
Col. Taylor then made bis proposition.
COL Offutt said he would assent to this, and
that it was a fair proposition. Mr.. Straus,
however, objected. The Commissioners then
agreed to let the matter go over another week
in order to afford the Baltimore and Gun
powder and the Baltimore, Middle River and
Sparrow's Point companies an opportunity to
file applications for an extension.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

Fork, 18th District.-Mr. Charles G. Shave
ly is erecting a canning house on his farm,
near this place He has been canning toma-
toes for the past two years, having rented the
canning house of Mr.. Thomas B. Gorsuch for
the purpose. This year has proven good one
for him, as he raises his tomatoes on his own
farm.
Mr.. John w. Jenkins filled his ice-house
last Monday with ice 81 inches thick.
Fork Literary and Debating Society, which
meets on Friday night of each week, is well
attended and is affording pleasant source of
entertainment for the people of the neighbor-
hood.
The Sunday school of Fork NJ. E. Church
will hold its Christmas entertainment in the
church, Monday evening, December oath. to
which a general invitation is extended. II.
Mrs Holmes Won the Case.-The suit of
Mrs. Nelson. wife of Robert Nelson, against
Mrs. Mary V. Holmes, Administrative of
the estate of ex-Sheriff Charles H. Holmes,
was tried in the Circuit Court here on Wednes-
day. 1t grew out of claim for $lS5 alleged to
be due for services rendered. Judge Burke
took the case from the jury because the evil
dence showed that suit had not been instituted
within nine months after demand bad been
made and refused by the administrative, and
directed q verdict for the defendant Mr.. X.
H. Bussey was counsel for Mrs. Nelson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

Religious Services.-Attention is called to
the following announcements
Great Falls Circuit, N. b. Church.-Sunday,
December %, Rev. James L. Carmine, of Bal
timore, will preach at Back River and Ebene-
ger, and Rev. L. M. Ferguson at Hiss and
Providence.
- Monktoaa Circuit, N. E. Church.-Preaching
Sunday, December 49, as follows Clynmalira,
1890 A. NJ, Warren, 3 P. NJ, Union Chapel, 7.30
P. NJ, Rev. ]. folly Marsh; Monkton, II A. NJ,
Wesley Chapel, 8 P. NJ, Phoenix, 73o P. M. Rev.
r. q. Koontz. at Warren the sermon will be
to the Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
Towson N. b. Church.--Sunday, December
3d. Rev. H. s. France, D. D., will preach at
IL A. NJ, and the pastor at 730 P. NJ. Quarter
ly conference P. M, Monday. Christmas SER
vice at A. NJ, Tuesday. Sunday school en-,
tertainment Wednesday evening, 10Th, at 7.30
o'clock.
{ Lakeuiew N. Il. urch.-Preaching by the
Aastor at $50 P. NJ.
Cnurch of the Holy Comforter, Ross0tue.-
Services every Sunday at II A. NJ, except the
third SUNDAY in each month, when evening
service will be held at s O'Clock. Rev. w. B.
Mcpherson, rector.
North Point Station, H. e. Church South,
". Point Road, near Eastern Avenue.-Preach-
ing at IL A. NJ every Sunday during summer
months: Sunday school, $50 A. M; cottage
prayer-meeting every Thursday, at P. NJ.
Rev. Will E. Henry, pastor.
SateY'S Baptist Church, Chestnut Ridge.-Bible
school, 10 A: NJ. preaching BY the pastor at II
A. NJ.
Reisterstoun Baptist MiSSion.-Bible school,
2.45 P. NJ; preaching at 3.45 Pm.
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gar
acknowledgement services the second Sunday
of every month, at 10. 80 A. NJ. Rev. Karl Buff,
pastor.
Patapsco IT. q. Church, Betoeen Fifth A0cnae
Extended and Weis Avenue, North Point Road
Services every Sunday at IL A. M. and p NJ
Rev. e. c. .Gallaher, pastor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

Marriage and Reception.-Mr. Frederick
T. DeBaugh and Miss Emma T. PaulIs were
married at St. Francis Church, Towson. on
Thursday evening, December 18th, by Rev.
Il NJ. O'Keefe. Mr.. William H. DeBaugh,
brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss
Katie Heock, the BRIDES cousin, was maid.
The bride wore mode colored travelling suit,
with hat and gloves to match. After the cere-
mony the party proceeded to the home of the
groom Greenwood, 18th district, where re-
ception was held Among the many present
were Mr.. and Mrs. August DeBaugh, Mr.. and
Mrs Paulus, Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. DeBaugh,
Mrs. Elizabeth DeBaugh, Misses Katie and
Amelia Rudiger Mr.. and Mrs. Billingslea,
Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
]. W. Boeschee, Misses Annie Gering, May
Baugh, Cora Armacost May Billingslea, Sarah
and Maggie Hines, Mary Fitzpatrick, George,
Clinton and Grover DeBaugh, John Ewing,
Joseph Paulus, H. Billingslea, John ]. Blan..
din James Fitzpatrick, Wilbert Hartley and
Thomas Hines.
To Contest His Fathers Will.-Messrs.
Edward l. and Joseph A. Clark, attorneys for
John n. Green, have filed in the Orphans
Court of Baltimore city caveat to the Will OF
his late father, Samuel II. Green, who died No.
yember 49, 1900. The usual allegatioDs-of
want of testamentary capacity, undue infu-
ence &c.-are made. Mr. Green's estate Is
valued at about $50, 900. He left five dollars
to his son, John N. Green, the caveator, and
divided the remainder of the estate equally
among his other four children. Mr. Green
was for many years a well known manufac-
turer Of Baltimore county.
A Good Day for Christenings.-On Sun
day afternoon last Rev. A. 7. Pindell, rector
of Sherwood P. E. Church. officiated at triple
baptism at the house of Mr.. Thomas E. Frantz
at ICockeysville. The infants baptized were
Leila Benson Hoffman, daughter of Mr.: and
Mrs Charles Hoffman Philip Frantz link,
son of Mr.. and Mrs Leopold link, and Edna
Olivia Nagle, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs; Harry
Nagle. About fifty people witnessed the cere-
mony, consisting of the link, Hoffman,
Frantz, Hess, Althoff, Stevenson and Nagle
families.
To Stop an Execution.-Messrs. Miller q
| Bonsal, attorneys for Emma o. Cuttings, on
Monday filed bill in the Circuit Court here
| against Thomas f. Tyler and William b. Todd,
| Sheriff, &c. The object of the suit is to re-
| strain the defendants from executing Judg-
ment recovered by Tyler against Cora Walker
and Others 1t is said that this Judgment was
postponed to certain mortgages which more
than covered the property, and that its execu'
| ton would be futile. 80 /.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

Valuable Real Estate Sold.-Slade d Ris-
teau, auctioneers, sold on the premises on
Tuesday, for Messrs r. r. Boarman, Michael
f. Walsh and Howard Bryant, trustees, the
farm of the late Denis Ring, situated in the
18th district. near st. Denis Station, b q Y.
Railroad, and about five miles from Baltimore
city. The place contains about 100 acres and
has number of good building sites upon It.
Mr.. Howard Ring, one of the heirs, became the
purchaser at $115.75 per acre.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

A SPECIAL agent of the Department of Agri-
culture reports favorably on Alaska as region
for growing certain grains and for raising stock.
The big territory will eventually produce a
a part of its food supply.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

Receivers Asked For.-On Thursday
Messrs. J. Kemp Bartlett, Jr, and Charles L.
Merriken, attorneys for the Atlantic Dynamite
the appointment of receiver for Frederick NJ.
Ketchum, trading as F. NJ. Ketchum & Co.
The defendant by Messrs. Gould e. Ingram,
attorneys, admitted his insolvency and con-
scented to the appointment of a receiver.
Judge Burke passed decree appointing
Gould receivers
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-22

The County Won the Case.-The case of
John P. De Eawder and wife, of the 18th dis
trict, against the County Commissioners Of Bal
timore county, which came up in the Circuit
Court at Belair, on the 14th inst, to which
tribunal it had been removed from Towson.
terminated on Monday last in verdict for The
defendants. The suit was brought to recover
damages for closing right of way to the prop
erty of the plaintiffs by changing the grade of
public road.
In order to get rid of small stream of water
flowing across the road, which made danger
Gus crossing in winter and mud hole at other
times, the road supervisor put in a culvert
about three feet in height and raised the grade
of the road for about 30 to 40 feet on either side
of the culvert to conform to the new condi-
tions The grading interfered with the en-
trance to right of way of the plaintiffs:
The verdict, so far as the lower court is con-
cerned, established the right of County Com
missioners to change the grade of roads when
the public safety requires it, without being held
responsible in damages to abutting property.
The plaintiffs were represented by Messrs.
Stevenson A. Williams and John /. Yellott,
and the County Commissioners by Messrs
George L. Van Bibber and Frank l. Duncan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
MILITARY
COMMANDS INVITED
To Participate In Exercises Here On
Military Day.
HOPED ALL THESE WILL ACCEPT
Invitations Extended Many Promi-
nent GeOrgians Already Accepted
Railroads Give Reduced Rates All
Points to Big Event.

Eighteen companies of the Second
and Fourth Georgia Regiments have
been invited to come to Americas and
take part in the imposing exercises of
''Military Day, and Americas will see
more of snowy uniforms and brass but
tons than she has since the Federal
troops were here.
For the carnival committee hopes
that every company will accept.
The carnival committee was notified
Yesterday that the railroads centering
here would do their full part towards
making the fair a success by allowing
the usual rates on such occasions.
A rate of one fare for the round trip
Will be allowed from all points for Wis
itors generally, while rate of one cent
per mile is accorded military compan-
les and brass bands in uniforms. This
very low rate is highly satisfactory to
the committee, and insures large
crowd
Letters were received yesterday from
dozen or more distinguished Geor-
gians who were invited to attend the
carnival, several of whom announced
their intention of coming. Many
prominent people will be here.
With such low railroad rate and ex-
celIent lists of attractions Americas
should have 10000 visitors within her
gates next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
GEORGE W, COUNCIL
DIED ON MONDAY.
An Honored Citizen of Sumter Has
Passed Away.
WELL KNOWN IN THIS SECTION
For Honesty, Integrity and General
Worth as a Citizen Self Made Man
in Every Respect-Funeral From
FIRST Methodist This A. NJ.

Americas and Sumter county sus-
tanned a great loss in the death of one
of our most honored and esteemed citi-
zens, Mr.. George w. Council, The
end came at o'clock Monday morning
at his beautiful home near the city,
after an illness of several weeks.
And an entire people deplore the
death of this good man and citizen.
While the end was not unexpected,
owing to his long illness, the announc-
ment will cause deepest regret through
ont southwestern Georgia, where the
deceased was esteemed among all.
For more than a year Mr.. Council
had been in rather feeble health, and
the services of the best specialists
north and south as we'll as that of ply
slcians here was sought to bring relief.
Two weeks ago a turn for the worse
came and he gradually sank until the
end came with the morning yesterday.
His life's work is ended at last, and
he rests with his Maker.
Mr.. Council was eminentlY self
made man, and the success achieved
by him serves we'll to illustrate to the
youth of the land what can be accom-
plished by thrift, energy and business
integrity, all of which he possessed.
His parents came to Sumter county
from North Carolina when he was four
years old, settling on little farm. Of
modest means, they could give him but
meager education, but his strong
mind and ability of acquiring knowl-
edge by observation well fitted him for
the battle of life which he fought
and won,
He began his career with cash capt.
tai of % cents and died possessed of
great wealth, every dollar of which was
honestly earned.
Twelve years ago Mr.. Council estab
lished the Planters Bank of Americas,
of which he was president and largest
stakeholder. This, with his very large
planting interests, afforded a compe-
tency far beyond his requirements.
Returning from the war. almost pen
niless, as were other Confederate SOL
diers, he married Miss Barwick, his
life companion and sweet helpmete
She with three sons, Messrs. L. g., G
NJ. and Barlow Council, and two
daughters, Mrs. A. E. Bellingrath and
Miss Annie Council, survive him. His
death is the first in this happy family.
To these and his only brother. Mr..
M, B. Council, much sympathy is
extended.
The funeral services will be conduct
ed from the First Methodist church at
II o'clock this morning. The pallbear-
ers will be Messrs. Fl. r. Johnson, r
J. Perry, E, J. Eldridge, w. Fl. G,
Dudley, John A. Cobb, S. a. Haw-
kins, U. B. Harold, A. J. Hamil, J B.
Fielder and J. w. Sheffield.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
sUMTER's FIRST CITIZEN DEAD
BENJAMIN M. Wheeler Passed Away
Sunday.

Mr.. Benjamin M. Wheeler died at
his home in Americus on Sunday night
after brief illness, some heart trouble
being the immediate cause of his de-
mise though he had not been very well
for some time. Everyone IN Americus
and Sumter county knew Mr.. Wheeler,
who enjoyed the distinction of having
been the first white child born in Sum
ter county. He was 70 years of ag ,,
and all of his three score and ten years
were spent here. He had known
Americas since the first log hut was
built here in 1923, and was an author
ity upon all matters of county history.
One son, r. M. Wheeler, and one
daughter, Mrs. L. 2. Dormap, survive
him. The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon from the residence
of Mr.. A. P. Lingo, conducted by Rev.
Leroy G.. Henderson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Story of a Slave.

To b bound hand and foot for years,
by the chains Of disease is the worst
form of slavery. george d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. he saws: MY
wife has been'so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she Is wonderfully imprOv-
ed and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness, melancholy, headache, backache,
fainting and dizzy spells, This mira.
cle-working medicine is a godsend to
weak, sickly, run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold
by E. J Eldridge, druggist,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
II HZau BE S ss....4 % 2ee43e:...::

Which what to buy because there are so manv NJ.
things here, but whatever you do buy will bewel worth AZ
you pay for It, We don't do business any other bass
We CAM afford to
Notwithstanding the incemency of the weather durD,
part of the past week. have been rushed our fp
capacity to wait the trade We again urge you not ~
wait until the last day to do Christmas shopping b
commence Monday morning order that you NAV bavs
plenty of time to fnd exactly what you want
The items we mention below are only partial list If
the hundreds of useful things that be found here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
ASK CLOTHING FOR DESTITUTE
Charitable Ladies Here Request All
to Help.

While hundreds in Americas look
forward to a merry Christmas there are
others who will SILVER in neglect were
it not for the charitable ladies who are
already at work to provide for their
comfort. These ladies urge that all
who have old clothes, of whatever
kind, suits, odd vests, pants, old
dresses, shoes, underclothing, ETC., to
send same to the residence of Mrs. E.
A. Hawkins by Wednesday night,
where the ladies will assert them for
distribution. Any old toys for poor
children will also be acceptable. Look
among your effects and find something
for the deserving poor among US.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
CANNON IN CARNIVAL PARADE.
Two British Guns May Be Loaned
For Purpose.

An interesting feature of the carnival
parade next week may be two ancient
British guns, recently recovered from
the bottom of the Savannah river.
When the dredges were working at the
Seaboard terminals in the summer the
wreck of an old British warship, sunk
there a century ago, was discovered,
and among the wreckage recovered
were several cannon. Two of these
guns are now at the Seaboard shops in
Americus, where they were sent to be
cleaned up and mounted, and these
may be loaned as carnival attractions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
HE RECEIVES HIS COMMISSION.
Brig. Gen. C. NJ, WheatleY Has Much
Priced Document.

At the Georgia reunion of Confeder-
ate veterans in Augusta month ago
Mr.. Charles M. Wheatley, of Ameri-
Gus, most enthusiastic member of the
U. G. V. A, was elected Brigadier-
General, commanding the Western Di-
vision of Georgia, much deserved
honor which MIR. WheatIey and the
veterans here fully appreciate. Yes
terday Brig. General WheatleV receiv-
ed his commission, which he has
placed in handsome frame and will
keep among his most treasured pos
sessions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Eor 2Uomen and Gnls.

Women's Tailor-made Suits,
Women's Dress and Rany.day Skirts
Jackets, Capes and Furs.
Handsome Silk Petticoats
Fine Merce lied Petticoats
Ready-made Silk and Flannel Waists
Silk Wooden and Cotton Dress Goods.
Hosiery. Gloves and Underwear.
Laces, Embroderies, Handkerchiefs and Ribbons
Umbrellas, Shoes and Slippers.
Table Damasks, Towels, Napkins
Iotnterpanes, Blankets, Sheets and Pillow Gases.
Trunks, Travelling Bags, Pocket Books, Card Cases
Silver Novelties, Fancy Mirrors, Combs and Brushes
And numerous other fancy articles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Special Notice.

On and after Monday, Dec. 18th, /
will not charge any goods to any one,
as [ am selling out at cost to dlscon-
tinue business. Twill esteem it great
favor if all. parties owing me will come
in and settle at once, so I can close up
my books. Very truly yours.
LEE ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
TIE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet of a gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup OF
Figs, is manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co. only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Jzlnarlcts..

lot of fancy decorated China assorted to close out
Jardiueres from 40 to So 90 each.
Fancy Eelts and Belt Buckles.
Hair Ornaments Neckwear.
Leather Pocket Books, Purses, Card Cases.
Shopping Bags, SCISSORS, Atomizers
Bleached Domes ties, Sea Islands and Sheetings.
Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Hassocks, Foot Mats
Lace and Damask Curtains, Window Shades,
Buggy Robes. Comfortabes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
This Is Doll Week.

I put on sale this week all of my fine
dolls so that you can select what you
want before the rush. | have dolls
dressed beautifully, and all kinds of
dolls. My prices will sell them fast,
15-dtf Mrs. M, T. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

E. d. Ansley's is headquarters for
good things to eat for Xmas and the
holidays. Old Santa Claus has GER
tainly supplied us with everything
fresh and nice for the children, and we
will make you low prices. 18-d5t-w1t
E. D. Ansley, Jackson street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
Bismarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the resul OF hi, splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order, 1t
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use Dr.. Kings New Life
Pills. They develop every power of
brain and body. Only Csc at E j. Ell
bridges drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
China and Fancy Goods

Something to suit the old and the
young, Ihave all the new and up-to-
date holiday goods, such as sofa pill
lows, head rests, jardiniers, cups and
saucers. A little money will go long
ways at Mrs. M. L. Eam's. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18

Keep the bowels active If you would
preserve your health. A dose of
PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs now and then
does this to perfection. DR., E. j.
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-18
SPARKS GETS TWELVE MONTHS.
Pleads Guilty to Robbing Till at
Pools Store.

Harry Spark, dazzling star three
days ago, is now burnt match and
in the changing besides. Spark is the
negro who robbed the cash register in
POOLS store few nights ago, securing
$18. Chief Wheeler and Marshal Fea-
gin traced him to Butler, where he was
arrested. He pedaded guilty before
Judge Crisp yesterday and was given
the limit without the privilege of pay
INC ont.