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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Monkton Circuit, M E. Cturch.-Sunday, April
18th: Warren, II A. NJ, Clynmalira. p. NJ, Gas
ter missionary service. music by Phoenix choir)
Phoenix, 730 p. NJ, Rev. j. Tolly Marsh Monk
ton, IL A. NJ, Wesley Chapel, (Hunter's school
house0 P; NJ, Union Chapel, 7.3O P. NJ, Rev. L.
Great Fails Circuit, H. &. Church.-Sunday, ApI
18th: Hiss, 1890 A. M, Providence, P NJ, Rev.
J. II. Jeffries; Back River, 1870 A. NJ, Ebenezer.
Toloson n. 3. Church.-Sunday, April 18th, at II
John r. Edwards.
LdkeUieaO N. E. Notwithstanding at p. NJ
by the pastor, Rev. John r. Edwards.
Baltimore Circuit, 81. II. ChuTch.-Sunday, April
18th. EPSON, II A. NJ, Grace, 3 P. NJ, preaching
y T sS PS' Circt III e. osare Sou-Rev. J.
B. Henry, pastor. Preaching at Andrew Chapel,
Gardenville, every first and third Sunday, at II
Sunday at II A. NJ; at Taylor's Chapel, Hillen
road every Sunday, at P. NJ.
Hamilton Pres6yteTtd1 Church, Hartford Road
Rev. l. q. Yeakel, pastor. Sunday school at 2.30
p. NJ; song service and preaching at 7.45 p. NJ.
50. Johns p. b. Church. Western Run.-Rev. r.
Sundays Of each month, at ii A. NJ. Missions
st. Luke's, Harrisonville, 1st and Sd Sundays, at
II A. M: Freeand Station, 18th Sunday, at II AM.
Church Of the Holy Comforter. R0ssUiHe.-Ser-
vices every Sunday at II A. NJ. except the third
Sunday in each month, when evening services
will be held at O'Clock. Rev. w. B. Mcpherson,
Bdirvieao NJ H. Church South, Sunny5rook.-
Preaching every Sunday at p. NJ; Sunday
schooi Z.l0 Pm prayer meeting every Thursday,
p. NJ. Rev. J. r. Jacobs, pastor.
No. Washington N. f. Notwithstanding every
Sunday at II A. NJ. and p. NJ Rev. w A.
Koontz, pastor
PatapSco II. E. Church. North Point Road.-Ser-
vices every Sunday at II A. NJ. and p. NJ. Rev.
L. @. Gallaher. pastor.
Pine Gr0ue Church, Near Loeb Raven-Preach-
ing every Sunday at 3 p. NJ. by the pastor, Rev.
r. +. Caples; Sunday school at 2P.M NJ.
Jerusalem German Lutheran Church, GdrdenUiHe.
Services at 1870 A. NJ. un English the second
Sunday of every month"; Rev. Karl Buff, pastor.
81. Matthew's German Lutheran Church, Home
stedd.-Service at 2.30 p. N. On English the sec
ond Sunday Of every month"; Rev. Karl Buff.
pastor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

Lutherville Athletic Club Secures
Home. The Luthervile Athletic Club will
hold a meeting today Saturday. to consider
some important questions and discuess plans
for the coming season. The club, under the
management of its active board of governors.
is making splendid progress. The articles of
incorporation have been drawn and it is only
necessary now to have them properly signed
and recorded. A deal has just been completed
by which the club is to lease the old school
building, with the option of buying the same
before or at the end of three years.
The baseball candidates are getting together
and practicing hard to get in shape for the
opening game of the season with the Maryland
Casualty Company, April 18th. Any team
desiring a date should write to John d. z.
Duncan manager Lutherville, Md.
Work has begun on new tennis court near
the ball grounds, and it is expected it will be
in shape for play by May LIST. This will
give those who do not play the national game
an opportunity to engage in some athletic
sport. Several new names will be proposed
for membership at the meeting next Saturday
night.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

Seven Per Cent Interest Illegal in
Maryland-A letter from Ellicott City, dated
April Sth, says IAN opinion of more than
ordinary interest was handed down by Chief
Judge Jones in the Circuit Court here today.
1t was in the case of William Davis against the
New York Security and Trust Company, in
which the plaintiff was awarded verdict for
5000 and was the first of the kind ever tried
in Howard, and rarely if eer vheard of in any
of the courts of this State. 1t was for the re-
covery of money paid by the plaintiff in ex-
cess of the legal rate of interest covering q
period of nearly twenty years. The defendant
charged per cent on the amount loaned the
plaintiff, claiming that it was legal inasmuch
as it was a New York contract. Judge Jones,
however held that it was contract governed
by the Maryland statutes, and that the excess OF
interest was Illegal"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

The Lamberd Company Has a Big Day.
For several hours on Thursday last the
streets of Towson were alive with farm teams,
brought here to receive the Mccormick har-
vesting machinery sold to them through the s..
L. Lamberd Company, of Baltimore. The ma
chines-binders and mowers-came here by
the Maryland e. Pennsylvania Railroad and
were loaded on the wagons from the cars.
The procession. numbering upwards of TWEEN
ty four and two-horse teams, then moved to
Tracey's Hotel, where a sumptuous collation.
was served, presided over by Mr.. S. L. Lam
berd, head of the company, who made neat
speech welcoming his friends and customers
and wishing them the most abundant of crops
to reward them for their labors and also to
test the merits of the Mccormick machines in
harvesting the same, etc. He was assisted in
entertaining by Mr.. William T. Lyle, the pop
ular and indefatigable agent of the company,
who sold every one of the machines delivered
that day. There were also other speeches of a
complimentary nature and several hours were
spent most agreeably before the teams started
on their way homeward.
Among the purchasers were Col. M. w.
Offutt. DR.. Frank r. Rich, for the Consump-
tive Hospital farm Richard Il. Peasants,
Thomas Cockey, Frederic o. Smith, Frederick
Lassahn, Stephen Justus, VIM. Z. Stansbury,
George w. White, George w. Ensor, Robert
M. TAYLOR, @. Z. Richardson. L. P. Knox,
Joseph Perlman, VIM. L. Gertling, Harry
link, B. L. Forwood and brother, Conrad
link, d. P. Sindall. David DeGruchy. John T.
Smith, Joseph c. Schmidt and John Deitz.
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Circuit Court.-Patrick OMara vs.. the
County Commissioners of Baltimore County
verdict for plaintiff for sS5. Martin Birming-
ham, larceny; plea of guilty confessed and
traverser recognized in the sum of 800 under
the Act of 1894. Charles Clay, colored, and
Joseph jay, colored robbery tried before the
court; verdict guilty and sentenced to the
penitentiary for 10 years each. Jacob Katzen
vs.. Mary E. Ritter, plaintiff, and Joseph
Katzen and E. Katzen, defendants tried be-
fore the court and held sub curia. Edward
Thomas, assault, guilty; not sentenced.
discharged by order of court. Joseph Tolson,
larceny; stet on motion of States Attorney.
William Sitter, assault with intent to kill;
guilty of common assault not sentenced.
William A. Denny and Albert Seinholt, as
sault not guilty.
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Fifth District Republicans Getting in

Filth District Republicans Getting in
shape for Work.-The conference called by
me Republicans of the 5th district for the
purpose OF understanding the platform of the
1oung Republican movement in this county
oevolped an amount of interest that if well
guided and directed. means a renewed party
strength. The attendance surprised even the
promoters of the meeting and turned out to
Oe one OF the largest Republican gatherings
ever neld IN the district and this, too, when
no campaign is in progress. A large con-
ungent of the younger element in the party
Was present and these joined in enthusiastic
demonstration of approval when under the
guidance of older heads the Young Mems
f1atiorm won sweeping and signal victory
after two hours debate by adopting the plat
form form IN its entirety without dissenting voice.
opposition bad been silenced and when the
meeting realized the deep significance of this
new and active party life, the conference broke
INTO repeated cheers
:, BY invitation of the committee Mr.. John s.
Ensor, ex-States Attorney, delivered a most
conservative and careful address. He reviewed
the party from National, State and county
standpoint and pointed out in forceful manner
the permanency and the opportunities of the
Republican party. He explained, section by
section, the platform of the Young Republic
cans and clearly showed that it was not for
any one man or faction but for the party good.
This address had telling effect as it was de-
Vold OF any personalities and rested on reason
anu logic
1t was natural that the movement should
occasion discussion, but that nothing could
stop the prevailing sentiment is reflected in
the following mt. Carmel Resolution" which
was adopted at the conclusion of the debate
without dissenting vote:
:, 1tesotOed, That having carefully considered
the plans and suggestions of the Young Re-
publican movement in Baltimore county, in
It's efforts to establish party union and success,
we are convinced that the principles therein
set forth are for the best interests of the Re-
publican party at large, and do Earnestly re-
commend its adoption throughout the county
as the true platform to permanent advance
ment and for the best government in party
and public affairs"
The officers unanimously elected were Mr..
Thomas NJ. Shamberger, president; 4Messrs.
George r. Gill, Jacob Turnbaugh, Lewis
Naylor and John S.Sauble, vice-presidents Mr..
John q. Armacest, secretary; Mr.. George r.
Chilcoat, sergeantat-arms.
The hall was decorated with flags and pa
triotic music was furnished by Rayville Cor
net Band.
The committee in charge was composed of
Messrs. Thomas M. shamberger, William H.
Wheeler, George M. Fultz, Samuel Patterson,
D. F. Shearer, John G. Armacost, L. A. Fish
paw, ]. Grant Mays, Thomas NJ Hill, Daniel
Shamberger, William Wheeler, George r.
Chilcoat and Shadrach X. Cole.
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The Other 90 Didn't Show Up.--Mr.
Elias Livezey, an aged and wealthy citizen of
Gainesville who violently opposed the incor-
poration of that place when the question was
up for discussion recently, and who offered to
donate 500 for the improvement of the roads
and sidewalks of Gainesville if 100 other per-
sons contributed like amount, has not found
anyone to follow his example. Mr.. Livezey
says now that he would be willing to con-
tribute the 500 if so others would follow his
example. "If the people, and particularly
those desiring the incorporation of Cations
vile, really wish to see the village improved"
said Mr.. Livezey, they should come forward
and help raise the amount needed to do it. If
100 persons cannot be found willing to pay 500
each, would be willing to be one of so to pay
into a fund 500, making S. 900. With this
amount much could be done in the way of put
ting down sidewalks, sewerage and such other
necessary improvements as a committee APP
pointed from among the contributors might
decide upon.'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

Did Oysters Cause the Fever p-The eat
ing of a lot of fresh-water oysters by the Sis.
tiers and pupils at Mount st. Agnes College, at
Mount Washington, nearly caused an epidemic
of typhoid fever at the institution, says, the
Baltimore Sun. Fifteen of the young lady
pupils, four of the boys department scholars
and two Sisters were stricken. Oysters were
served during the Lenten season and on two
occasions fresh water bivalves were sent to
the institution without the knowledge of the
Sisters. The second time there was some COM
ment about the taste of the oysters and shortly
after this severed of the pupils were taken i'll.
DR.. William J. Todd was called in and found
that the pupils were suffering with something
like the grip, but the ailment soon developed
into typhoid fever.
1t is thought that the oysters contained the
fever germs. 1t was also suggested that the
water at the institution might have caused
the disease, but the State and county health
authorities made an investigation and found
the supply in excellent condition and decided
that the oysters caused the trouble. All the
patients are recovering and will soon be able
to resume their studies.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

Enjoyable Birthday Party.--Mr. and
Mrs John T. Ritter, of RGxton, n. G. r. R.,
gave birthday party on Monday night last
in honor of their eldest daughter, Miss Laura
strumental music rendered by Miss Anna Bid
dson Miss Laura Ritter, Mr.. s. Carroll Cole,
Mr. Upton j. Burnham and others. Refresh
ments were served al a late hour Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Coale Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Burnham, Misses
man, Lizzie Burnham, Anna, Bessie and Mat
tie Biddison and Messrs. Harry Alt, Joseph
Lee, John Burnham, Jr., s. Howard Merry
man, A. J. Rowe. James lie Sage. William
Fortner, Charles Rowe, John Lee and others.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

Fullerton, 18th District.-Those living
along the Belair road have now a new mail
carrier, who is decided improvement. The
route is not of the free delivery order.
Our telephones were out of order on Tuesday
last the trouble being caused by the heavy
gale and rain. To be without this convenience
now, after once having the benefit of it, is
something to cause comment.
Truckers have been greatly retarded with
their work on account of the wet weather.
Planting will be much later than usual
Mr.. Henry Diegert, while hauling manure
on the Belair road with pair of mules, some
how measured the depth of one of the deepest
bitches, but nothing serious resulted.
Frank Hummer, who was found unconscious
at Parkville, on Tuesday morning last, died an
hour later. Justice Brockneyer held an in
quest and the jury rendered verdict that
death was caused by old age and exposure.
Hummer, who was a German, was 20 years of
age and served in the Union army during the
Civil War. So far as known he left no rela-
tives. Friends took charge of the remains and
had them inferred at st. Joseph's Church,
Necker. G.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

After a Turnpike Company. - Daniel
Homburg w. H. Waters and others have
filed petition in the Circuit Court here, by
Major John /. Yellott, attorney, asking for the
impaneling of jury to inquire into the con-
dition of the Back River Neck turnpike. They
allege that this road should have at least Is
feet of macadam under its charter, but that it
has not nearly so much, and that its surface is
unsafe because of the presence of ruts and
holes. An order of court was passed directing
Sheriff Oeligrath to summon a jury of six
men, under the act of 1894, to view the road.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

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Tributes, &C., 10 Cents Per Line
KELLEY.-On April 9th, 1902, at her residence,
near Kingsville, Ann Kelley. in the nth year
of her age, relict of the late Peter Kelley.
BARBOUR.-At Parkville. Nd. April 9th, 1902,
Delilah Barbour. wife of the late Zebulon T..
Barbour, in her 56th year.
JARRETT.-At Jarrettsville, Md, April 10th,
1902, Thomas B. Jarrett, aged IS years.
WATTS.-At Waverly, April 9th, 1909, Charles
r: Watts, aged 26 years, son of Nathaniel
Watts.
William Taylor.
WILSON.-At Jerusalem Mills, April 10th,
1902, Leavie NJ, wife of W. A. Wilson, In her
81 year.
GREEN.-At Lauraville, April 5th, 1902, Otilda
Gunther. aged So years, wife of P. VIM. Green.
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bert Brooks, highly respected colored man
who has been the efficient sexton of Trinity
P. E. Church, Towson, for some years, will be
obliged to resign the position on account of
his health. which has failed rapidly lately.
He has the sympathy Of the entire congrega-
ton in his trouble.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-12

City VS.. Country Boys-Why the Lat
ter Leave the Farm.-At the last meeting
of the Cecil Farmers Club, held at the hand
some home of Mr. Frank r. Cherry, that gen.
tleman made an address in which he said, in
part:
"Still on the farm? How do you like it,
etc. :? are some of the questions asked me by
my friends i'll my old city home. They all
seem surprised, not only my city friends, but
my country friends as well, how |, a city-born
man, can be satisfied in the country. But
what would become of the country if some of
the city boys did not come out and farm, as it
seems the height of country boys ambition
is to become either a policeman or a motor
man on the troleys, and let the farm go.
Where2 Oh, any old place, just so he doesn't
have to work on it. Now is my time to be
surprised at the boys. Why do they leave the
farm when it eventually will be theirs in most
cases, and the work not near so hard nor steady
as the position they aim at in town. Again, |
think the trouble lies great deal in the way
the parents treat their boys. Why not give
them an interest in the farm when old enough
to understand the responsibility of the posi-
ton? We all know that we are looking for
the financial end of everything, and the boy
does not seem to realize how much he is get
ting on the farm for nothing we might say.
When he sees 50 or $40 week in town he is
anxious to leave home and the farm, forgetting
about the board bill, car fare, clothing, etc.,
which must be paid out of the SO, and no
comforts of home. Where in the majority of
city homes you will find the son having an in
terest in his fathers business, not only in
name but in the financial ending of the bust
ness in comparison the farmer gives his boy a
colt or calf to raise as his own. When they
arrive at maturity it is the fathers horse or
COW. and the boy gets another colt or calf to
raise. | myself would leave home. But
speaking as a city born man, 1 think the coun-
try has the best opportunities for the boy if
the father will give him the right kind of en-
couragement."
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DROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
il SON, MDs-IncOrpor0ted 1S91-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED. COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COU NTRY
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
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Meeting of the School Board.--The
School Board held special meeting at Tow
son on Wednesday with Mr.. Thomas B. Todd,
president, in the chair, and Prof. A. S. Cook,
secretary.
More than usual interest was manifested in
the meeting because list was to be made up
of the cost of the new buildings, repairs, etc.,
that were to be asked for.
Several delegations called upon the Board to
urge the need of new school buildings or adj
ditions to old ones in their respective locali-
ties. An unusually large number of such re-
quests was made, the amounts involved aggre-
eating not less than SCI, 200. The sum of $780,
900, however, is asked to erect a school at
Sparrow's Point. Other petitions among
them one for a new structure at Dickeyville,
will increase the sum by about $4,000.
Acts of the Legislature authorize the erec-
ton of new houses at Sparrow's Point and
Dickeyville. Below is list of new houses
and additions asked for:
Roland Park, $4,000; Cockeysville, $1,000;
Timonium, $1,000; Bengies, $500; White
500 Reisterstown, 81 600; st. Helena, 81, 500;
Towson colored school, $500; Sparrows
Point, $50 000 Stiltz, $780, Violetville, ST.
500; new school in 9th district, $1,000; 4th
district, new building, 81, 200; School 2, dis
trict T. Gorsuch Mills, 81, 900. Total SCI 200.
Prominent among the DELEGATIONS was was
party of ladies from the Woman's Club at
Roland Park. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Osborne 1. Yellott, who acted as spokes-
man and who dilated upon the educational
needs of that place. He said that more
room was needed and that the grounds around
the school should be properly laid out. The
delegation was advised to call on the County
Commissioners and present its demands there.
Others who called on similar missions were
Mr.. R. H. Bussey, Cockeysville; Rev. E. H.
Lamar, Arlington Mr. George A. Davis, Refs
terstown; Mr.. Lawson. who wanted new
school for the 9th district, between Hoffman
vile and Beckleysvile; Mr.. Frank Almony,
Gorsuch Mills, and Mr. Rufus K. Wood, who
made a strong plea for Sparrow's Point.
Later in the day the County Commissioners
called on the School commissioners and there
was general discussion as to the needs of the
schools. 1t was estimated that $1S4, 342 81 will
be required for running expenses.
Mr.. G. Herbert Rice, the new School Com
missioner appointed in place of Mr.. John s.
Wilson, who resigned on account of i'll health,
took his seat, having qualified during the day
in the office of the Clerk of the Court.
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Report of Presiding Elder France
Good Showing for East Baltimore Dis
trict.-In his annual report to the Baltimore
Annual Conference of the M. E. Church Pre-
siding Elder France, of East Baltimore district,
said:
'sThere have been no sensational methods,
no rowing evaIgelists, no substitutions for the
preaching of the Gospel. The conversions
during the year were 80, an increase of 200.
The missionary collections were 81 800; church
extension, 1855; Freedmen's Aid, $347
amount of old debts IS, 500; amount for build
ing and improving church property, $62, $50;
thank offering for the Woman's College, 81 100.
During the year Canton street, Chester street,
Highland, Waverly, Calvary, on East Hartford
circuit, Dublin, on West Hartford Circuit, by
wise expenditure of money have made their
churches attractive and comfortable. On
Thanksgiving the cornerstone of the Home
stead Church was laid. The building will
cost $4,000. Aberdeen has built parsonage
at cost of $4,000. Waugh Church, on Long
Green Circuit, costing $4,000, was dedicated.
North Avenue has paid 81 900 on its debt. At
the one hundred and thirtieth anniversary of
the East Baltimore Station the mortgage was
paid of. On October 22d the cornerstone of
Havre de Grace Church, which will cost $751;
000 was laid.
1.-THE Epworth League work of the district
is thoroughly organized. There are 65 senior
chapters, with a membership of over 5000,
and the % junior chapters have member
ship of more than 1000.
''There are 80 Sunday schools in the district,
with $50 officers and teachers and 1900
scholars. In some of our schools the cradle
roll is very effectively used and the Home De-
partment finds much encouragement. 1t is
matter of serious reflection that of these II, 900
scholars of all grades less than 4,00C are mem
bers of the church. There are two items of
temperance legislation worthy of mention.
The granting of local option at White Hall
and the defeat of the proposition for license
in Hartford county are very gratifying"
DR.. France mentioned the following en-
barrassments: The difficulty to awaken in
those sustaining official relation an appreciacc
ton of their position as official members of
the church. Office bearing ought to mean
something. The second embarrassment is the
lack ofsystematic management of the finances.
The financial credit of the church ought to be
as sacred as that of the individual.
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"Good Roads in the Coun6ies. Under
this caption a correspondent writes as follows
to the Baltimore american Caroline county
Repairs are made by contract instead of by su.
pervisors appointed for political reasons. Bal
timore county still has the supervisor system,
but it has a good road law and competent
engineer to hold the supervisors to strict &C
count 1t will be interesting to watch opera
tons in these two counties for little while
Whichever system is the best ought to be
adopted by the other counties. There is no
use TO have different systems in different coun-
ties. By and by we should have general
road law for the whole State"