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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-29

Items from the Glyndon Record. y
Mrs Patrick Dyer, of Glyndon, went to Dan
vile, Va, last Friday, where she will spend
month.
Miss Lizzie Russell, of Reistertown, has gone
to Pittsburg, where she will spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. ]. G. Wightman.
Mrs. Joshua Tracey, of Worthington Val
ley, is spending several weeks in Philadelphia
with her daughter Mrs. II. + Sewing
The pupils in the seventh grade at Frank
lin High School presented their teacher, Miss
Jessie Wenner, with handsome silver watch
as Christmas gift.
Edward Bonner was arrested in Restertown
on Saturday night for using profane language
on the public highway and taken before JUS
tlce Beckley The swearing proved an expen-
sive diversion to Bonner, who was required to
pay fine and costs amounting to 1891.
The chandelier of the Southern Methodist
Church, Restertown, fell last Tuesday. 1t
was valued at S75, and was damaged beyond
repair. Mr.. Rawlin, the sexton of the church,
was busting it when it fell but, fortunately,
he was not hurt. The rod by which it was
suspended became unscrewed.
The Woman's Club of Glyndon has re-
ceived its first supply of books from the Enoch
Pratt Library. The set consists of "a separate
works, some of which are in two or more vol
umes, and will be replaced at the end of six
months, or sooner, if desired, by another SET
Storehouse Burned.-About o'clock on
Friday evening of last week the frame store
house of Mr.. II. G. Brown, in the village of
Pikesville, took fire from some unknown cause
and entirely destroyed. The Pikesville volun-
teer Fire Company was soon on the scene and
several of the county engines promptly re-
sponded, thus preventing the spread of the
flames There was no one known to be in the
building at the time the fire broke out. The
building was erected last summer and was used
as a confectionery and cigar store. A few
hundred dollars will cover the loss.
Long Neglected Grave.-The attention
of the Secretary of War is 10 be called to the
fact that the remains of Capt. Thomas P. Ridge
", of the Second Artillery, United States
Army, rest in neglected grave on the Ma
than H. Ware property, near the new Catholic
Church. Towson. Captain Ridgely served with
distinction in the Mexican War and the Indian
wars in Florida. He died in 1S47. 1t is expect
ed that his body will be ordered to be removed
to the National Cemetery at Loudon Park, near
Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-29
DEATHS.


Tributes, &C.. 10 Cents Per L
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-29

KILLED on a Acknowledgment Childs,
aged II years, was struck by an engine of the
Western Maryland Railroad, near Howard
vile, between and o'clock on Monday eve
ming, and instantly killed. 1t is supposed that
he was sitting beside the track when the acct
dent occurred. Mr.. Childs was carpenter and
was employed most of the time at Mt. Hope
Retreat. He was veteran of the Mexican
War and also the War ofthe Rebellion. He is
survived by a widow and four daughters.
Messrs. John and Charles E. Childs, Of the
Sd district, are brothers of the deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-29

Some Interesting Relics.-Harry ]. Horn,
of Cooptown. is the owner of several interest
ing relics of earlier days of Hartford Among
these is a copy of the Hartford Republican, issued
at Belair, Tuesday, July 9th, 1913 Among
the advertisements in the paper is one inviting
proposals for the carpenters work of a church
near Black Horse, which is signed on be-
half of the trustees of McKendree Chapel by
Luther NJ. Gorsuch, father of DR.. James F.
H. Gorsuch of Fork; Mrs. Wesley Henderson
and Mrs Upton Henderson, of Black Horse.
Perhaps the most interesting news item in the
paper is the report of a meeting of the citizens
of Hartford county opposed to the Direct Tax.
The resolutions are boldly outspoken, and are
signed by Thomas Hope, president. and list of
vice-presidents and secretaries. -Betdfr Times.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-29

MONEY TO loan.
~ 1HAvE THESE SEVERAL So
1890 OF MONEY TO LOAN ON NOR
900 GAGE. My clients are anxious to ha
$50
same invested and my charges will be v
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-12-29

Baltimore County Teachers Aseocia-
tion.-The annual meeting of the Baltimore
County Teachers Association was held in Bal
timore, on the 21st inst, when the following
were reelected officers for the ensuing year:
President, Townley r. Wolfe; vice president,
H. E. Jackson; secretary, Isaac Price; treas
urer, Mrs. Laura G. Todd.
The feasibility of establishing a teachers
library, to be located at the office of the School
Board at Towson, was discussed and a commit
tee, consisting of Mr.. H. Hope Prof. II. B:
Crane and Miss Bessie Taylor, was appointed
to consult with the County Commissioners and
arrange plans for the library.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Nhe Cb-lsfmas Tree.

Says an enthusiastic mother: IL
don't believe there is anything on the
face OF the earth that gives moro
pleasure to the average child than
Christmas tree. 1t does make q good
deal of trouble for the elders, but
surely 1t is worth whilel One is only
a child such little while, and one is
grown up SO very long! We grown up
people are very well satisfied to have
our yearly presents Just given to us.
but surely we all can remember how
the value of the gifts once increased in
proportion to the way they were Civ
en-. Was anything more delightful
than emptylng stocking, especially
when each thing was wrapped up and
tied. The presents were so much
more desirable that way than II they
had just been laid out on a chair or
table. And If they came on Christ
mas tree. words cannot express how
much that enhanced their value. Sure
ly that childish delight repaid all the
hard work that fell to the elders,
share, and the remembrance of II
now goes long way to tighten the
work of 1t all for our own small boys
and girls.
"A big tree is glorious, but, after all,
the Christmas we always looked back
on as the very best was the one where
we each had little tree OF our own.
They were from about six inches high,
for the baby, up to three feet for IA
Their. They were planted in lovely
pots. and were decorated with little
bits Of candles and cornucopias, ON
each tree a different color. There was
even one tree for the pets, and no sim
gle one was forgotten. Every dog, cat,
rabbit, guinea pig, or doll had gift,
with its own name marked on the out
side. Truly that was a Christmas! ]
only wish l had the nine little rascals
to make all the happiness for, and the
means to do it. Children are endless
trouble; but how forlorn 1t is not to
have them to trouble for!"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

The little one smiled and looked
hard into the window again without
answering.
Finally he whispered softly. "a
horse"
And what would you like, my lit
tie MANI" asked the Two-Spot of the
next largest boy. This boy had beau
tiful big brown eyes and clean face.
though evidently pinched by hunger.
"A hook and ladder" was the an
swer
And the third wanted fire engine
and the little girl would like to get
doll. So the Spots took the covey in
tow and led them into the entrance Of
the big building, where the crowds
were surging to and fro, and the
elevator took the whole party to the
floor where toys were dispensed to
purchasers. Then the march up the
long aisles between tables covered
with bright and tempting things was
begun, until the horse" department
was reached. The littliest one was
hanging on to the Two-Spot's thumb
with grip that made sure he was
mt going to lose the chance. unless the
thumb gave way.
"oh, gimme thatl" exclaimed the
biggest boy, pointing to fire engine
with real hose. But 1t cost as many
dollars as the Spots had with them,
and 1t was out of the question.
Wouldn't this do?" asked the
Three-Spot, with considerable tender
ness in his tones that was unusual,
as he took up toy horse and sulky.
Yes, sor." said the hoy, and one
purchase was made
The next boy was satisfied with a
harvesting machine and the biggest
wanted a drum, not being able to get
the fire enigma Then he ses eyes 5 eS- or or
policeman's uniform which he
thought would be fine. But his broth
er scorned a policeman's uniform
when you don't get no club" and the
other dropped ..e idea and took the
drum. There was very little difficulty
in picking out the little girls doll
She was shown several samples, some
with golden hair. some with dark
hair.
Does 1t go to sleep?" she asked. as
one was handed to her. She was as
sured 1t did go to sleep when it lay
on Its back, for then the eyes were
closed. Then she took 1t in her arms
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
CbriSfmas in .Soufb.

Somehow there is charm about o
Christmas in Dixie, peculiarly fascin-
ating. 1t savors more of the old Eng
fish holiday when the wassail bowl
was filled to the brim, when the yule
log glowed and the boar's head was
-htssAe&r+r&nw senuue t: It was IN tha
good old days before the war that the
folks Of the south observed this joy
GUS season with prodigality more Law
ish and hospitality more extensive than
was dreamed of even in the annals
of Bracehridge hall. Then came the
true carnival of merriment. The old
manor was ablaze with life and beauty.
From the surrounding country all the
bellies and the beaux had gathered
Morning brought meet at daybreak
for the fox hunt and night time called
for 'old Uncle Ephraim," the planta-
ton fiddler, whose reels were famous
throughout the whole country. Feast
followed feast and the spirit of cele-
bration extended from ire master
down to the field hands, each of whom
received jug filled with good cheer
when he called for his Christmas ra.
lions.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

There were two Of us and we had
between us surplus of three or four
dollars. We cast about for something
to do with our money. Suddenly an
idea occurred to the Three-Spot. 1t
isn't very often that this happens, but
the surplus probably did it on this
occasion.
Il have it," ne said. He didn't mean
the money, for the Two-Spot was care
full to keep that in his pocket. u have
IT." he repeated. Lets go along the
street until we find some poor, ragged
children looking eagerly in the shop
windows. Then We'll find out what
they want most and go in and buy
it."
Good" replied the Two-Spot. but
what shall we do with the rest of the
money!"
We'll go till we're tired, and 1
guess they'll be no rest for the
weary"
And so we started out. And let 1t be
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

recorded here that we had visions OF
swarms of ragged children gazing into
every window along the business
streets. But in this we were doomed
to disappointment Early in the aft
ernoon there was not one poor look
ing child who was not trudging along
beside its mother. The latter gener-
ally had an armful of parcels and
was evidently intent on purchasing
more. Up and down the entire length
of Woodward avenue we went with
out spying one child who was likely
looking candidate for our magnanim-
ity. Then we tried Gratiot avenue.
Surely there would be lots of them, We
thought, on Gratiot avenue, little Poles
and German children. But we walked
nearly out to the railroad tracks, up
one side and down the other. and set
eyes on never a one.
The Three-Spot was beginning to
cast eyes on some new pipes in the
store windows and made several re-
marks about the desirability Of having
a stein on ones mantel.
DO you know" said he to the Two
Spot, II don't believe there are any
poor, ragged children looking into
store windows"
The Two-Spot replied that 1t wasn't
time, yet; that their hours for looking
into windows did not begin until
three-thirty or four. Then we came to
the front of very big store, with a
Santa Claus scene up over the great
entrance and sleigh bells jingling
away pleasantly. Here we stood for
some minutes.
There they are!" calculated the
Two-Spot
Where. where?" asked the Three
Spot
Right there in the corner of the
window"
And sure enough, there were four
poorly clad, cold-looking little urchins,
three little boys and girl somewhat
larger, gazing as earnestly at the gay
things within as II they were priceless
Jewels. We crossed the street and
came near to them from behind,
"Oh, look at that fire engine" the
biggest boy was saying, and the 9TH
ers were pointing out 80 many things
that they were all talking at once.
What are you going to get for
Christmas?" asked the Three-Spot Of
tho littliest one. The lad glanced up.
smiled, and looked into the window
again without speaking. The question
was repeated.
I-don't-know." came the answer
slowly and softly.
well. what would you like IA get
Coz christmasl"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

thy's favorite cinnamon pinks, she
fairly danced. He was very generous
with his little customer and gave her
eight blossoms, sweet and fresh.
1t was quite dark when Dorothy ar
rived home, but sha went straight on
past her door, and, wonder of Won
dersl she turned in at the gate of Mr..
Jorden's house!
please might see Mr.. Jorden for
a minute?" she asked the astonished
maid who opened the door Just wide
enough to look out.
We'll, never! you don't know how
he hates children, l guess" she said.
opening the door wider.
A big lump, which she tried to swal-
low, came up in Dorothy's throat.
Eyes, do, but may just see him a
minute? l won't bother him."
well, l don't know what he'll say,
Pm sure" said the girl, as she led the
way through the beautiful hall to a
door at which she knocked.
Here, sir. is one of them children
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
A cbrsstmas courfship.

tied my stocking to a string
And lowered it down outside,
Was expecting anything?
Well, somehow thought a golden ring
Such exquisite joy to me would bring;
This much will confide.
1 dreamed all night that neighboI
boy
Came over the traekless snow;
His face ablaze with love-lit joy,
And he held in his hand pretty toy.
Which he softly dropped into my de.
coy,
Then back through the night did go.
Next morning when the rooster crew,
awoke with sudden start;
l seized the string and my stocking
drew
Ur from below. and the window
through;
And there beheld my presents-two!
ring and candy heart.
And the message said. "If you wear
this ring,
~~AAN eSSSSPSl lilo VI
When you go to church this evening.
And rise to your feet at the opening.
Hold your hymn book when you sing
So that the ring will shine"
looked out over the broken snow.
All a-tremble, must confess;
l recognize each hob-nail shoe.
Over the Acids where the footsteps
co.
Shall wear this ring? My lips said
mo-"
But my heart was whispering "yesl"
AS we sat in the church let him sea
A CLINT of that golden band;
Ana in the starlight he walked with
Over the snow, and so close walked We
That none the wiser will ever be
How often he squeezed-my hand.
Zelda Radoona
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

and fairly Rugged 1t and her eyes were
dancing with joy. BY this time ali
four were standing in open mouthed
establishment to see themselves the
possessors of so many things. Each
was holding his selection tightly in his
arms.
Don't we get them right now?"
they asked. And they laughed out
right when they were told that this
was to be the case The Two-Spot
handed the money to the clerk, who
took the things and had them wrapped
up Two of the little ones we're look
ing up at the Two-Spot, two at The
Three-Spot. Almost simultaneously
from four little mouths came the ques-
ton, Who are your" And the an
swer was the same in both cases-"Oh,
am friend of Santa Claus"
rs this the store where Santa Claus
lives2"
Yes"
Then the tables were turned ahi
the Spots found out from the children
that they lived on Woodbridge street
and had ten brothers and sisters. The
littliest fellow chung to the Two-Spot's
thumb on the ray out. as he had com
ing In. Finally the party came to the
big entrance again.
Now you'll go home and be good
children, won't your"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

rams wondered how it were possible
for SO many children to 1.-Two in SO
small a house. When DR.. Bertram
built the house 1t was considered OF
very good size, but that was many
years ago, and since then five bright,
happy children had come to crowd the
little brown house. On one side OF
them lived Little boy who was an
only child and the idol of his father
and mother. He had the enviable
reputation Of having everything he
wanted. When some of the little Bert
rams wished they were as fortunate
as Lawrence Cole, their sister Helen,
who was IA, would say:
"Oh, it wouldn't be nice to have all
the things we want-there wouldn't be
anything to wish for, and wishing is
such fun!"
OF their neighbor on the other side
the children stood In great awe. He
was bachelor named Samuel Jorden,
who lived all alone, and who detested
children; and how in the world he
happened to build a house right next
to the little brown house full of them
is not known.
But, in spite of all the wealth on
either side of them, the Bertrams were
the happiest, most contented of fami-
lies. There was always such fun
there, with never a dull day, SO that
every child in the neighborhood loved
to go there, but after dinner at night
was the jolliest time when DR.. Bert
ram was at home. They would all
gather around the open fire in the IL
brary and everyone had to tell what
he and she had been doing all day.
Then they would have little music
from Helen and her mother, and the
| girl wound tfansfer them all to an
ideal world with the music from her
violin. Then came the procession to
bed, where Marjorie would be carried,
half asleep. The queer thing about
the Bertram family was that everyone
was utterly different in look and char
acter, SO that one never knew just
which one they loved best.
1t was only the third day before
Christmas. when Dorothy. who was
just half past six" went up stairs
to find her mother. She had wistful
look on her little face that one could
never resist.
Mother, dear, have got something
for everybody now?"
Eyes, Dorothy, l think you have,
and you have helped me very much,
BESIDES" answered her mother.
well. then, would you please give
me just fifteen cents more and let me
| go out all alone and spend it?"
why, yes, my child. you may have
that. l suppose 1t is some great mys-
terry, isn't it, and l mustn't ask?" said
Mrs. Bertram.
mo, please don't ask-ever!" said
the child earnestly.
"Ever" thought her mother, as the
child went out, what can she be going
to do with 1t?
1t was almost dark when Dorothy
opened the door of florists little
shop, two blocks down the street. New
er was child who loved flowers more
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

LIZ w cI4hOi ILL oAA0'
that lives next door. She's got some
message, guess"
And in one second Dorothy found
the door shut behind her, and there,
in the chair before the fire. sat Mr..
Jorden.
well, what is 1t you want, little
girl?" said he as he turned toward
her. BE quick, for am very busy"
"Oh, are you busy?" asked Dorothy,
surprised, because he was not doing
anything but looking at the fire. q
l only wanted to give you these, sir,
and I'll go right away.
The man stared hard at the white
paper parcel she held out to him.
"Flowers?" said he.
yes"
For what, may l ask?"
Just for Christmas, because you
live all alone. Goodbye" and she was
gone.
The pretty flowers had begun to fade
by the warm fire before Mr.. Jorden
came out of the brown study into
which he had fallen.
God bless her brave little heart"
said he as he held Dorothy's flowers.
The first Joy of the Christmas tree
was over. the presents were all dis
tributed, and every one of the little
Bertrams were sitting around admir-
ing the candles and the clever trim
ming of the tree.
There goes the door bell again."
said someone.
do you think Santa Claus has come
back?" asked Marjorie.
1t was great disappointment to her
when she saw her mother shaking
hands with Mr.. Jorden. He looked
rather sad, though he smiled at them
all. There was bright carnat,on in
his buttonhole. the sight of which
made Dorothy want to get behind
| someone.
How happy you look" said the vis-
itor. sitting down. 81 could see you
through my side windows-I have Of
| ten looked in upon you, and tonight
took the liberty of joining you for
half an hour. Shall l intruder"
mot at ALL" said DR.. Bertram. you
are very welcome"
Mr.. Jorden drew Dorothy toward
him and kissed her
do you know" he said. turning
to look at them all. that man may
grow to be fifty years old and learn for
the first time what he should always
have known. 1t is this little girl who
| has taught me how sweet and com
forting child may be. and used to
think they were put into the world
only to annoy people"
This was Mr.. Jorden's conversion,
and though all the children grew to
love him. It was Dorothy who became
his daily companion and friend.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

YEA" they all said IN chorus. Ana
they all turned and smiled goodbye.
As the little girl passed the Two-Spot
she came close to him and whispered
the smiling words. Thank you" Then
they crossed the street, hand In hand.
a happy little caravan, each hugging
his precious bundle.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

II WANT ALL you CAN GIVE ME-"
than this little maid, and she would
talk to them as she would to her dolls.
She was a frequent visitor at this
shop, and when the other children
hurried off to a candy store with an
occasional five cents. she usually spent
hers for few pretty flowers. SO as
she stood there hesitatingly. the man
smiled and asked her what she
wished.
II want all you can give me Of some
kind that smells sweet. for fifteen
cents. l suppose the flowers are all
very dear. aren't they?' she added du-
biously, but the man had disappeared
inside the glass closet. and when he
brought out lovely bunch Of Doro-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19
Burglars at Mrs. Dales.

At some hour between mid
night Monday and daylight
Tuesday a burglar or burglars
entered the house of Mrs. Vic.
toria Dale, on the South side,
by cutting the wire of the screen
door. He or they proceeded to
first chloroform Mrs. Dale aad
then ransack the house. AS
booty they secured S85 in mon
ey and a valuable gold watch.
Leo Bell, Mrs. Dale's nephew,
was sleeping in an adjoining
room and at the usual time
arose and came up town to his
place of business without learn.
ing of the robbery. About 8 a.
m. Mrs. Dale recovered from her
stupor and sent for Leo but the
burglars had flown with their
easily secured booty and lef:
no trace behind them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19
NO. Is.
Pointed Paragraphs.

The hay dealer does business
on large scale.
AS a man grows older he
swaps his ideals for ideas.
The less we have the easier it
is to share it with others.
Life seems to be made up of
ardent desires and VAN regrets.
Some men don't have to travel
very far when they go to the
bad.
1t doesn't pay to be a prodi-
gal son unless you are partial
to veal.
Many married couple could
save money out ofswhat bach =
efor spends.
1t is better to be imposed
upon occasionally than to doubt
indiscriminately.
Fine feathers may not make
fine birds, but they are apt to
make costly hats.
If you want to hear a hard
luck story just ask man for
money he owes you.
Women are partial to tight
wearing apparel, but they draw
the line at tight husbands.
Men listen when money talks
Probably that is why we some
times hear of hush.money.
The average man imagiues
that if all the fools are dead his
opinions would soon become
universal. .-Chicago Daily
News.