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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

Tax Rate in the Annex.-The Baltimore
San of Monday said: Ferdinand Goebel in.
stituted suit Saturday in the Circuit Court to
restrain the city from taxing his property, 73f
and 740 Frederick avenue extended, at the full
city rate. The suit was brought as a test case
under the auspices of the Frederick Avenue
Improvement Association to determine the
rate of taxation to be levied on all property on
the Frederick road and within the Annex. II
is claimed by the association that as the Fred
erick road is toll road property fronting on il
is only liable for taxation at go cents on the
500 under the Annexation act. Louis Kuen.
eel, it is said. will also institute test suit to-
day under the auspices of the association to
determine the rate of taxation to be levied
under the Annexation act on property in the
Annex in which streets have not been construc.
ted A similar suit filed Friday by Frank H
Galloway is said to be for the construction OF
the Annexation act in reference to blocks oil
property"
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Cost of New York's Schools.


The cost of the public schools of Greater
New York for the year 1901 will be ST., 11O,97S.
The number of pupils in the schools is estima-
ted at 40S,1 12. Sothat the average cost for each
pupil is $3.50. In 1890 there were go 931
pupils, the total cost was $6.000,639 and the
average cost per pupil was $25.SS. The ex-
Penses of the public schools has, therefore,
nearly trippled in ten years, while the average
cost per pupil is S1S year more. This in
crease is partly due to the municipal CONSOLE
dalton, and partly to the Davis law, which has
increased the average salary of the teachers
from S73S. "a in 1890 to 81 1859 in 1901. The
cost of the public schools represents tax on
every man, woman ard child residing in the
city of more than IS, against $2.41 in 1900.
Whether this increase in cost goes hand in
hand with an increase in efficiency may well
be doubted. That there has been improve
ments in the schools is unquestionable, but
there is still room for much more.
WHEN man explains that he was defeated
by prosperity he ought to add that he is glad
of it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

Thieves have been making good deal
of trouble for Mr.. t. Melville PearGe, young
farmer of My Lady's Manor, Aately. They
have visited his place several times and car
ried off a lot of harness and all ofhis chickens
nearsthe house.
1.-the owner, owing to failing health,
must retHIe from business" is the announce
ment made By Col. Samuel N. Hyde, in offer
ing at private salerbis two splendid farms in
Long Green Valley. One of these contains
800 acres, and the other (adjoiRing) 1856 acres,
lishments in the State, together with farm
buildings, &c. Col. Hyde is the packer of the
famous Egyptian Sweet Corn, the trade mark
of which will go with the property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

A glance at these figures tells the story OF the
steady increase of the growth of the counties.
Baltimore county shows a remarkable increase
of population-over 18,000-bnt it is quite
likely that large proportion of this increase
consists of former residents of Baltimore who
have moved into the suburban hamlets, and
who are engaged in business in the city, so
that the county's increase accounts in large
part for the small increase of the city's popu-
lation in the past decade. Allegany county,
too, displays great increase in population.
Only three counties show decrease in popu-
lation = Cecil, Hartford and Queen Annes.
Cecil county though regarded as one of the
most prosperous counties in the State, has been
steadily shrinking in population. In 1890 the
population had decreased by 1857 residents,
and now the decrease amounts to 100. Har-
ford, too, shows a decreasing vitality, its popu-
lation now being only 227 more than it was 20
years ago. and 1856 less than it was in 1890.
Queen Annes, like Cecil, is steadily decreasing.
although the decrease in the past ten years was
81, as against 1903 in the preceding decade.
st. Marys. which 10 years ago had lost nearly
1000, has made handsome increase of over
1900 in the past 10 wears.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01
MARYLAND'S GROWTH.
The Population Has Increased AL Per
Cent. in Ten Years - Baltimore
County's Rapid Growth.
Baltimore american.

BdttNlaO16 american.
Though the report ofthe Census Bureau ofthe
population of Baltimore fell so far below gen.
eral belief as to create profound disappoint-
ment, the report of the States population is
most satisfactory. Not only has the State in
creased numerically, but the percentage of in
crease during the past decade has been con-
siderably higher than during the period from
1880 to 1890.
The present population of Maryland is
1,190,050 as against ,042, 800 in 1890, and 934,
943 in 1880. These figures show an increase in
the population of the State since 1890 of 147 :
$50, or AL per cent, and an increase over 1880
of 255, Joy, or 27.2 per cent. The percentage
of increase from 1880 to 1890 was ia, as
against al during the succeeding decade
The following statement gives the popula
ton of the counties and of the city of Balti.
more as announced by the last three federal
censuSes:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

We this week send out our bills for
subscription to THE UNION and respect
fully ask those who receive them to
make prompt remittance.
Subscribers whose papers go out OF
the State are notified that unless their
bills are paid promptly their papers
will be discontinued.
Those who do not receive bills will
know that they have either paid in adj
vance, or that their accounts have been
closed.
Subscribers at Gardenville, Fuller
ton, Neckar. Golden Ring, Rosedale
and other postoffices in that section of
the county can, for their convenience,
pay their subscriptions to Mr.. Alex.
Mccormick, Jr., Fullerton, or to Mr..
FL Schneider, Rosedale, who are au-
thorized to receipt for the same.
Remittances should be made by
check, P. o. money order, or by reg
istered letter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01
DOR SALE.

A very desirable HOUSE AND LOT on #a
Bosley avenue. Towson, in fee; improved by
Two-Story Brick Dwelling with Two-Si Ory
Frame Back Building. The house has seven
rooms; pump at kitchen door, The lot has
front of 70 feet on Bosley avenue with a depth of
$50 feet to a 16-foot alley. The situation is one
of the most pleasant in the town. being convent
ent to churches, &c. The object in selling this
property is to close the estate of the late Adam
DeBaugh. Further particulars, terms, &C., on
application to LONGNECKER BROS,
No; 1888; Real Estate Towson, Md.
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DEATHS,

Tributes, &C., 10 Cents Per Line
THOMAS.-November "a, 1900, at Mount Wash
ington. Nd, Susan B. Sweetfer. in the 9th
year of her age, relict of ID. E. Thomas.
MCCOMAS.-Suddenly, near Reisterstown, Nd,
November 26, 1900, Lawrence Edwin in his Sth
year, second son of Somerville and Annie e.
McComas.
FREE.-In Baltimore, Md, November 2S 1900,
Virginia A. NJ. Free, in the 65th year of her
age, wife of DIR. e. NJ. Free.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS %, 1900 in his 66th year,
Thomas A. Brown, of Baltimore county, for
merly of Baltimore city, Md.
WOLFE.-At Highandtown, Nd, November 20,
1900 William Wolfe, aged II years, father of
Townley II. Wolfe.
SCHAEFFER.-At Evergreen, Nd, November
2S, 1900 John H. Schaeffer.
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ApI. Ut. 4
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

By ny Of the oW1rer. we offer at pTi. ;7
vate sale, his farm of 140 ACRES, more or less
125 acres cleared and under cultivation, balance
good timber; the Dwelling and all other build
ings are substantially built of stone, and nearly
all supplied with water by natural flow; also,
water in each field. 1t is well fenced and in
high state of cultivation and less than one eighth
of mile of Corbett Station, N. Q. r. R. Its con-
veniepce to railroad station renders it one of the
most desrably located farms in Baltimore coun-
ty for the shipment of milk and other products.
Conditions on application to
No. 1882. LONGNECKER BROS.
Nov. 17.-tf. Real Estate, Towson, Md.
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EARM FOR SALE.

A FARM OF 115 ACRES, situated in the 10th
district of Baltimore county, on the road lead
ing from Blue Mount Station, on the Northern
one and one-half miles of said station. 1t is
known as the property formerly belonging to
George w. Cuddy, and adjoins lands of Messrs.
Jacob NJ. Pearce, William Light and others. It
is improved by ordinary buildings, and is
well adapted for dairying and general farm
ing. We can sell this property for very small
by mortgage on the place. Apply to
LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Towsontown.
fl No
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01
STAND FOR SALE.

We offer for sale the Weber property att ;a
air road % ACRES OF LAND, half under cul-
tivation and balance in wood; large Frame
House, stable, shedding, large ice-house (hlled),
and all necessary buildings all in first-class
dition; has been used as public house about
ten years; would be an excellent stand for a
store; miles from present terminus of electric
line on Belair road, and 2 miles from the Phila-
delphia Division of the b. & o. Price $4,000.
Terms easy. Apply to
mo. 1921 L0NGNECKER BROS,
Aug. est. Real Estate, Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

To Raise Some Christmas Money.-The
Embroidery Guild of Trinity P. e. Church,
propriate verse printed thereon, asking for
contributions to assist in church work, and it
is hoped the ladies may meet with liberal re-
sponses. The officers of the Guild are Pres
ident, Mrs. Thomas Peerce; vice-president,
Miss Maud Lippincott; secretary. Miss Ida
Carter; treasurer, Miss Celeste Doyle.
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EOR SALE.


II - In
A VALUABLE FARM OF $50 ACRES, more
or less, in Baltimore county, at the head OF Uu
laEy's Valley and adjacent to Long Green Val
ley; about IL miles from Baltimore city, and
within IL minutes drive of Hyde Station, Balti-
more g. Lehigh Railway 125 acres under culti-
walton and balance in timber. 1t is well water
ed, having three never-failing springs. Improv-
ed by a Frame Dwelling House. large Bank
property Is beautifully situated and has many
advantages. For terms and further description,
address, LONGNECKER BROS,
Sept. 2S.-tf. mo. 2sO.l Real Estate, Towson, Md.
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4aisreIIa
OOO<
DOR SALE.

NoR SALE
cleared, balance in wood situated in the 10th
district, on road leading from Knoebel's to Web
ster's corner, about II miles from the city, and
about II miles from two stations on the Balti-
more & Lehigh Railroad. Improvements are
six-room frame house, barn and other buildings !;
plenty of good water and an abundance of fruit:
soil productive healthy location. NO. $780,
Also, adjoining the above, about 80 acres, 25
acres cleared, and under cultivation. This tract
of land has no buildings. These places will be
sold together or separately. Apply to
mo. 331.l LONGNECKER BROS,
Nov. 10.-tf. Real Estate, TOwson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01
NOR SALE.

A farm of about 25 ACRES. with new barn, a
two-story log and frame house; acresG1
wood land, situated in the 18th district, onEa
MorRan's Mill road. leading from the Dulany's
Valley and Sweet Air turnpike to the Manor
Henry Deter and others. 1t has on it two
springs of good water, apple orchard, is well
fenced and soil productive. Further particu-
lars on application to L0NGNECKER BROS
Feb. 1T-tf. 1921 Real Estate, Towson, Md.
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VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY
v FOR SALE
Valuable for Development.

We offer for sale farm of about 157 ACRES,
situated on Green Spring avenue, about one mile
west of Mt. Washington. about miles from pres
ent city limits about % acres in wood and bal
ance cleared location high and healthy and al
together very desirable location; land suscep-
tible of division and would prove valuable as an
investment for future development. Large
frame dwelling and all the necessary farm build
ings excellent water and an abundance of it.
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
No. 304. Real Estate, T0wson, Nd.
On
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

DROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, TOW
III SON, MD.-IncOrpOrGted 1S91.-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
HHIIEEHHsz ARD s bRR9Ro UHR6pHSE ffo1 MTTfR
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. ToWsOn. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01
EOR SALE.

TWO VALUABLE LOTS of ground on Xir-
ginia avenue, Towson One of the lots is i'm 80
proved by a six-room Frame Dwelling, in I'LL
good condition, with a front of s. feet on Vir-
ginia avenue and depth of 155 feet, subject to
an annual rent of $26 the unimproved lot Is
fronts rs feet on Virginia avenue. wi tn depth
of IA feet. These lots are admirably located for
tenements, or very nicely situated for the florist
business, having southern exposure. Further
particulars terms, &C., on application to
LONGNECKER BROS,
Oct Eft INo328l Real Estate TowsOn. Md.
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Nor SALE.

F'oH SALE
A valuable Truck Farm, containing 39x SEH
ACRES situated on Hazelwood avenue, 18th dis
trct, about / mile from the Bear road and
about miles from the present limits of Balti-
more city. Improved by 7-room House, Barn
and Stable, that will accommodate horses and
cows; has plenty of water and conveniently
situated to schools. postofice, etc and quite
near electric cars. This is one of the best inn
proved and most productive little farms in Bal
timore county. Further particulars on applica-
ton to LONGNECKERB BROS,
Real Estate, Towson, Nd,
or THOMAS G. BIDDISON,
Gardenville, Baltimore county.
AMI q-tf mo. 3001
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NOR SALE.

e a
A FARM OF 90 ACRES, IA miles north of EIia
Baltimore and mile east of Cockeysville, N. Q.
X. R.. under good cultivation, land rolling; sew
eral springs of splendid water; fruit of all kinds.
orchard that bears every year largest quantity
OF excellent grapes and other small fruit. Com
Portable house. large new barn and necessary
outbuildings. Its close proximity to Jockeys
particulars will be given on application to the
undersigned. LONGNECKER BROS,
No. 1874. Real Estate, Towson, Nd.
Mo-
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Governor Smith Grandfather.

Gov John Walter Smith is grandfather,
he and Mrs. Smith are greatly delighted
over the happy event, which occurred at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The newcomer
will on attaining majority be voter, and pos
sibly, if he lives, Governor, or Senator, or
a President The infant is fine, healthy boy,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Foster, the
mother being the only child of the Governor.
A number of friends sent their congratulations
to the parents at their residence, q East Twen-
ty-second street, Baltimore, where Governor
and Mrs. Smith are stopping.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

CARL soHrRz still retains the record for being
on the wrong side of more issues than any
other man in the whole country.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

UNCLE SAM will carry free across the Pacific
the soldiers Christmas boxes sent tothe United
States quartermaster department at San
Francisco.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

Greenwood, 11th District.-Ground has
been broken for the erection of new M. K.
Church at this place. On Wednesday last
the building committee and many other men,
bers and friends in the neighborhood congre-
gated and began The digging. AT II o'clock
the ladies had them ready nice hot dinner,
which was much appreciated by the hungry
workmen. Later the men returned to their
labor and the ladies, thinking nothing could
be well done without their help. went out to
see if they could not do something. First to
take hold were Mrs. Chenworth and Mrs.
Owen Burton, two of the faithful workers ia
the church, who took shovels in hand and
began shoveling dirt. The wife IA. T. Street,,
chief of police. was seen driving pair of mules,
hooked to dirt scoop, which was being loaded
by two other ladies. This went on very nicely
for q short time. but soon the men were found
digging as hard as ever, having relieved the
others.
Mr.. s. Park Barnett, principal of our public
school. has organized singing school for the
benefit of his pupils and other young folks
of the neighborhood, which will meet at his
home on Friday evening of each week.
The ladies' aid society of Waugh NJ. E..
Church will hold its next meeting at the home
of Mrs. Edward Roberts, on Wednesday eve
ming. December 18th.
Miss Ida Francies, of Notch Cliff, is spend
ing some time with her sister, Mrs. Harry
LeBrun. in Baltimore.
Miss Jennie Billingsley, of Ohio, who had
been spending some time with her aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth Roberts. of Hartley, has returned to
her home.
Miss Carrie Standish, of Columbus, Ohio is
visiting Mrs. John Johnson, of Towson, for
merly Miss Fannie Roberts, of Hartley.
A great slaughter has taken place among
the turkeys this week, in preparation for
Thanksgiving. 1t hoped there will be plenty
sent to the Bohemian Mission in Baltimore,
for the purpose of feeding the poor of the city.
A pie social will be held on Wednesday eve
ming, December 9Th, the home of Mrs. Martha
Pearce, where plenty of pie and milk will be
on hand and sold for the small sum of five
cents A good time is anticipated and a cor
dial invitation is extended.
The Epworth League of this place is still in
progress, under the management of the new
president, Mr.. Owen Burton. Mr.. John Chen
worth, former president is still an active
member. These two, with several other gen.
tlemen and ladies, are the delegates to the an
nual convention to be held in Baltimore, De-
cember 9th and It'll. NJ.
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DEIsTERsTowNPROPERTYF SALE.

We offer for sale desirable House and Lot in
the village of Reisterstown, fronting on the
SIG turnpike, and near the Hannah More a
ISAcademy. The lot fronts about 46 feet III
and has depth of 129 feet, and is in fee. The
house is frame. contains rooms. good celIer.
water at the door. The owners intention to
leave the country is the reason for selling.
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
Oct H-ff' mo 21h1 Real Estate ToRson Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

Sc1amitzer-Gunter.-On Monday last Miss
Schmitzer, at ST. Anthony's Church, Garden
vile, by the pastor, Rev. H. s. Nagepgast.
Miss M. Schinn was bridesmaid and Mr.. John
Schmidt, best man. Soon after the ceremony
they left for short trip. Upon their return
they will live in Baltimore
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-01

Hunt Club Fixtures.--The fixtures of
the Green Spring Valley Hunt Club for the
month of December will be as follows: Satur-
day, 1st 2 P. NJ, Pikesville Monday, Sd, A.
NJ, Doughoregan Manor gate, Howard county
Tuesday, 4th, ga. NJ, McAvoy's Inn; Wednes-
day, 9Th, 10 A. NJ, Kennels; Friday, 7th,
Queenstown, Eastern Shore; Saturday, 9Th,
Queenstown, Eastern Shore Saturday, 10Th,
230 P. NJ, Atamasco gate; Saturday, 22d, 2.3O
P. NJ. Painters lane; Monday, oath, 1.30 P. NJ,
14-Mile House, Reisterstown road Saturday,
10Th, 2.30 P. NJ, Rogers Station.
The fixtures of the Elkridge hounds for De-
cember are as follows: Saturday, LIST, Hamp-
ton gate, 230 P. NJ; Wednesday, 9Th, REGISTER
and Walker avenues, 2.30 P. NJ; Saturday, 8th,
Timonium, 3 P. NJ; Wednesday, 18th, Luther
vile, 2.30 P. M; Saturday, 10Th, 5-Mile House,
Hartford road, Pm. Wednesday, 18th, Rodg-
ers' shop, York road, 2.30 P. NJ; Saturday, 22d,
Cockey's tavern, Falls road, 230 P. NJ; Tues
day, 18th, Kennels, II. 30 A. NJ.
A Great Four-in-Hand Team for Balti-
more County.-A letter from New York says
Thomas Deford, of Baltimore, as a result of
his visit to the Horse Show last week, has
paid high price to John s. Bratton for bis
famous four-in-hand team-Sampson, Sigsbee,
Bryan and Shelley.
'Mr. Deford is young Baltimore horse
fancier of the hunting set. He keeps stable
of cross country horses and is now getting to-
gether collection of high-steppers for exhi-
bition at the horse shows next year."
Mr.. Thomas Deford, Jr., who is referred to
above has a lease on the "Oakdene'' farm oil
Mr.. William B. Ogden, in Green Spring Val.
ley, and spends the greater part of the year
there.
Borrows What He Should Pay For.-An
esteemed correspondent writes to THE UNION
as follows: ION Thursday of last week, at the
funeral of Mr.. Seebold, near Lauraville, Har-
ford road, prominent business man of Balti.
more city was present and / overhead him say
I don't take either of the Baltimore county
papers, but when l want county news, and
from Baltimore county, send to my neigh6or'
and get THE BALTIMORE COUNTY UNION, as il
is the best county paper published in Mary
land He is, l understand, the president of 9
large corporation in Baltimore city, and hi;
opinion is worth something"
Comment is unnecessary.
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EOR SALE.

F'oH SALE G
A Rare Chance to Purchase Valuable
Carriage and Wagon Mandatory.
We offer at private sale very valuable CAR
RAGE MANUFACTORY; business long es-
tablished and very profitable, with growing
trade. The property is also well suited for a
Country Store, and large business could DC
done by an energetic man. Address,
LONGNECKER BROS,
Nov. 9.-tf. mo. 25Sl Real Estate, Towson. Md
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CoDdn-C onrey.-Miss Mary Grace Conrey,
daughter of Mr.. Henry Conrey, of Holbrook,
I'd district, was married on Thursday, at her
home, to Mr.. James Cowan, of Pikesville.
The bride, who was principal of No. 10 school,
I'd district, is a niece of Mr.. John f. Conrey,
of the ToMson bar
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Zouck--Pearce.- Adde Pearce, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearce, near Foreston,
9Th district, and Mr. George H. Zouck of Mt
Carmel. were married on Tuesday evening
Rev. H. Kemp, of Baltimore. performed the
ceremony. Refreshments were served, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Zouck left for trip
North. Upon their return they will reside at
Mount Carmel