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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-27

Monkton, N. c. R. R.-Charity Lodge of
Masons, of Parkton, will attend divine service
in the NJ E. Church at this place, on Sunday,
next, December 18th at P. NJ, when a special
sermon will be preached by the pastor, Rev.
]. F. Marsh. Rev. r. g. Koontz is chairman
of the committee in charge.
The Sunday school of the above church will
give its annual holiday entertainment in the
church, on the evening of New Year day. An
admission of 10 cents will be charged.
On Tuesday last Mr.. w. Royston Matthews.
of this place, received the second car load of
coal since the strike. Agent Miller at Monk
ton, received the manifest several DAYS before
the coal arrived and kept the fact to himself,
thinking to have joke on Mr.. Matthews, but
the car came down from Marysvile and was
sidetracked at Monkton before he knew it, so
he had to let the matter out. Mr.. Matthews
was much surprised and pleased to see it and is
now letting his customers haveit in small lots.
He expects two more cars in a few days.
Mr.. Howard Bond, son of Mr.. Francis Bond,
railroad foreman at Monkton, has returned
from Michigan to spend the holidays with
relatives and friends here. He has been living
in the West nearly three years.
Mr.. Howard Nelson, farmer and dairyman
of My Lady's Manor, sold his fine herd of
milch COWS at public sale on the 10Th inst.
They brought from s35 to S57 per head, the
average being SAG. Mr.. Nelson has retired
from the milk business.
The rattle for the heifer at Manor store took
place last Saturday night and attracted much
attention. The Hartford fellows came down
and thought they would take the animal back
with them, but they missed it as she still re-
mains in the Cockey family. Out of nearly
200 chances thrown AZ was the highest number
cast. s
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A New Masonic Lodge.-Tuxcan Lodge,
No. 202, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons,
was instituted in Golden Eagle Hall, Govans-
town, on Monday, officers of the Grand Lodge
of Maryland conducting the ceremonies. The
Master, c. Edward Teale Senior Warden, DR..
H. G. Hess Junior Warden. R. A. Poole, Jr. ;
Senior Deacon, Robert Hockaday Junior
Deacon, L. A. Benson; Secretary, Charles s.
Cochran Treasurer, A. K. Wood.
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His Daughter has Disappeared.--A. g..
Garrison, of lauraville, Hartford road, has re-
quested the aid of the police in the search for
his daughter, Ella Laura Garrison, who left
home some weeks ago. She informed her
mother that she was going to work, and it has
been learned that she worked two weeks in a
factory at Woodbury.. The girl is Is years
and S months old. She has chestnut hair,
dark eyebrows and fair skin.
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Some High Priced Toes.-Mr. S. Marshall
Kronheimer, attorney for Grace Jackson, in
FAINT, by her father and next friend, Henry
Jackson. has brought suit against Mr.. James
G. Kane, we'll known farmer of Long Green
Valley, for $40 900 damages for injuries alleged
to have been received through the negligence
of the defendant. The plaintiff, who is only 9
years of age, had all the toes cut from her right
foot on October 18th last by circular saw
owned and operated by the defendant.
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To Build Parsonage.-Articles of incor-
poration of the Taylor Circuit Parsonage Board
were filed at Towson on Tuesday. The ineor-
porators are Messrs. Levi Ferguson, John G..
Halbert, John E. Swift, W. JEFF. Shanklin,
John s. Biddson, Thomas B. Todd and Andrew
]. Rogers. The object of the corporation is to
erect parsonage for Taylor's Circuit of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, of which
Rev. j. B. Henry is pastor.
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Houses Damaged by Fire.-About 730
o'clock on Tuesday evening last the fine white
marble house on the York road in Govans-
town. owned by Col. L. B. McCabe and occu-
pied by Mr.. Harry A. Lerch, was damaged by
fire to the extent of about $500. The fire
started on the second floor and was caused by
somebody stepping on parlor match.
The house of Mr.. Henry P. Mann, at Orange
vile, Philadelphia road, took fire at o'clock
on Tuesday morning last from defective lue
and damaged to the extent of 5000. Mr.. Mann
is superintendent of the county fire.alarm
system.
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Mr. Waraeld's Thoughtfulness.-A let
tee from Ellicott City dated December I'D
says: Two of the fine teams of Hon. Edwin
WarfieId were sent to Baltimore today from
Howard county to haul out some supplies.
Mr. Warfield directed that rather than have
the wagons go in empty he would have them
loaded up with firewood for a Christmas gift
for the poor of Baltimore The wood was de-
hvered to the Charity Organization Society
and more timely gift could not be made"
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PLEASANT WORDS FOR 1.-THE UNION

A Baltimore lawyer writes us as fol-
lows: $50 many papers and periodicals
of considerable note and otherwise well
edited publish from time to time selec-
ted poems of such mediocre character
that they scarcely merit their republica-
ton, that it seems to the writer the edi-
tors of THE UNION deserve a word or
commentator for the good taste and
wisdom shown in the poetical selections
that have appeared from week to week
in the columns of THE UNION, both in
regard to the subject-matters chosen and
their general literary merit. Such, at
least, is the humble judgment of one of
your interested readers"
we'll known clergyman of Baltimore
county writes us as follows: while the
coming of your excellent paper to the
parsonage for the past year makes no
demand for pay, yet deem it highly de-
serving of a word of praise. Its clean,
attractive and interesting reading mat
ter is worthy of appreciation, and to-
gether with the urbane and generous con-
sideration of its editors herewith ex-
tend my most sincere thanks, wishing
you not only the good cheer of the glad
season. but long and continued prosperi-
ty in all virtues that make noble man
hoodn
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REPORT OF INSPECTION COMMITTEE.


The weather being very inclement the inspec-
ton was confined principally to the Meadows
Farm. The committee visited the hog house
and found there number of very fine swine,
comfortably housed and showing excellent care.
Our host takes great pride in the grade and con-
dition of these animals, which have evidently
responded to his care and special attention. We
were next shown the houses and yard in which
the calves are kept. There were AZ calves in
various stages of growth, from the infant of a
few days to those of mature growth. The APP
planes for their feeding and shelter were ap-
parently all that could be desired for the best
interests of the farm and the development of the
calves into well grown and profitable maturity.
The COW stable, sheltering 70 COWS, was duly
examined and its neat and clean appearance
noted. Notwithstanding the open doors and
other ventilation the stable was quite warm from
the natural heat of the cattle. The cows were
being MIXED and we examined the milk in pro-
cess of straining, through which it goes three
times before entering the shipping cans. We
saw no dirt, even in the first strainer.
The working stock showed excellent grooming
and evidences of being well fed.
The appliances of this farm are as they should
be-firSt- class.
Our inspection was one of much pleasure as
we'll as interest as an inspection committee.
GEORGE FRAME,
T.. Cuttings MERRYNAN, Committee.
JAMES b. ENSOR,
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Perhaps the Oldest Man in the County.
-"Uncle' John London, colored, said to be
los years old, died on Tuesday morning at his
home, on Winters lane, Gainesville. He was
tv. He had been unable to leave his home for
nearly four years on account of feebleness. He
formerly belonged to the late Capt. Charles
Buiac, of Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-27

A Novel Church Entertainment--A
rather novel entertainment was furnished by
the Epworth League of Govanstown NJ. E.
Church, Rev. DIR. J. B. Sttt, pastor, on Thurs
day evening of last week, the features of the
affair being the guessing of twenty-five origi-
nal conundrums tackled on the walls and the
coness Association of Baltimore for the poor.
The offerings, which were liberal, consisted of
clothing and provisions of all kinds, including
a ton of coal. Miss Elizabeth Murray, Of
Willow avenue, was the successful guesser in
the conundrum contest and received as prize
liberty bell filled with candy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-27

Private Sale of a Farm.-Mr. John w.
Hicks, formerly superintendent of the Court
House and grounds has sold his farm of 81
acres. at Evna, 7th district, 10 his son, Mr.. j.
7. Hicks, upon private terms. The place is in
good condition and well improved. Mr.. ]. W.
Hicks is now engaged in business in Hereford.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-27

PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY, TOW
SON, MD.-IncOrpOrGted 1S91.-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINK
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRY
HIGH AND DRY; CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
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Anniversary of a Memorable Event.
Letter, in Baltimore american.


ANNAPOLIS, ND, December 23d.-Today is
the one hundred and nineteenth anniversary
of the resigning of his military commission by
General Washington at Annapolis. General
Washington arrived in the city on the 10Th of
December. The news of Washington's APP
proach had preceded him, and few miles
from the city he was met by Generals Gates
and Smallwood, land several of the principal
inhabitants, who attended him to Mr.. Mann's,
where apartments had been prepared for his
reception. His Excellencys arrival was an
nounced by the discharge of cannon. After
receiving the heartfelt welcome of all who had
the honor of knowing him His Excellency
waited on the president to Congress General
Miff1in, of South Carolina), with whom he
and the members of that body, together with
the principal civil and military officers of this
state-Mary land-dined on Saturday"
On Saturday, December Goth, Washingto
having communicated his intentions of re-
signing his commission, Congress appointed
Tuesday, December 23d, for the important
event. On Sunday General Washington re-
turned the visits of citizens who had called on
him. On Monday there were formal addresses
and replies by the City of Annapolis and the
Legislature of Maryland public dinner to Cen
eral Washington, an illumination of the State
house and a ball given to the General by the
Legislature of MARYLAND. At this ball Wash
ington disregarded the head of the committee,
which had selected the lady with whom be
should open the ball The General chose Mrs.
James Maccubbin, one of the most beautiful
women of her day.
Afterwards Washington set forth for Mount
Vernon. He was accompanied as far as South
River, four miles from Annapolis, by the Gov
ernor of Maryland, and there, taking the ferry,
Washington arrived at his home on Christmas
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EARM FOR SALE.

INAKM FOR SALE
a VALUABLE FARM OF 60 ACRES, near
Baldwin Station, Maryland and PennsyIya-E:a
outbuildings in good order; portion OF TINS
farm is in TIMBER schools, churches stores res S c
in close proximty excelienI wdte r. anu -
LONGNECKER BRO
Oct. 25.-tf mo. 211.I Real Estate, 10
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Ridge, 18th District.-Mother Earth now
presents beautiful appearance wrapped in her
snowy robes. The birds have long since re-
turned to their southern homes and winter is
here in earnest.
Mr. George w. Francies has returned home
from cunning trip to Kilmarnock, Va. He
says game is plentiful there. He killed thirty
birds in two days shooting.
Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Bartleson and daughter
of Cockeysville, spent Christmas with Mr.. John
A. Conkling and family, of this neighborhood.
Mrs. Laura Porter and Miss Lila Matthews
of New Park, Pa, and Mr.. Harry Lawrence, of
Baltimore, spent Christmas at the home of Mr..
George W. Frances, of this place.
The Sunday school of Union NJ. E. Church
will give an entertainment on Tuesday even
ing, December Both. A silver offering will be
taken.
Mrs. I. A. Scarf has been visiting the home
of her father, Mr.. ]. Glenn McComas. CLEO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-27
THE FARMERS TRUST.
The Tillers of the Soil Organize in the
West for Self Protection.

The National Society of Equity of North
America was incorporated at Indianapolis,
Indiana, on Wednesday. 1t has been organized
after months of correspondence between all
parts of the country. Its objects are stated to
be as follows:
l. To promote and encourage organization
and cooperation among farmers, stockmen,
horticulturists, gardeners and men of kindred
vocations by the establishment of national
society with such branch and local societies
as may be necessary to carry out such objects.
2. To obtain profitable prices for all pro-
ducts of the farm and garden and orchard.
3. 70 encourage the building and malnte-
nance of cold storage houses and warehouses
in the principal market cities or in all the To-
calities where necessary, so that farm produce
may be held for advantageous prices.
4. To encourage prohibition of the adultera-
ton of food and the marketing OF the same.
5. To secure legislation in the interest OF
agriculture, horticulture stock-raising and
gardening.
6. To secure equitable rates of transporia-
ton.
7. To open up new markets and enlarge old
ones
s. To secure new seeds, grain, fruit, vege-
tables etc., from foreign countries, dissent
nate the same, with a view of improvement Of
present crops and giving greater variety.
8. To report crops, crop conditions and
market reports in this and foreign countries,
planting and marketing.
10. TO encourage the establishment OF IN
situations of learning, so that farmers and
their sons and daughters may be educated in
scientific farming, and for the general advance
ment of agriculture.
IL. To encourage the improvement of our
highways
II. To encourage the irrigation of our land.
Is. To promote social intercourse.
IA. To encourage the settlement of disputes
without recourse to law.
Is. To establish similar societies in foreign
countries.
In an interview the president of the organi-
zation said I'VE expect 10 organize the mil
lions engaged in agriculture. A complete sys-
tenn of crop-rePorting will be maintaine q
through an official organ. Knowing the
amount of crops produced and the consump-
ton from past experiences, an equitable min
imum price will be fixed by the directors
of the national body and reported at once to
all parts of the country. Once fixed the price
will rule on that crop for the year."
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Beautiful Calendar for l9o3.-Mr. Eli L.
NJ. Fishpaw, junior member of the firm of
Fishpaw & Sons, house and sign painters,
Frederick avenue, was in Towson the day after
Christmas distributing beautiful calendars for
1908, with the firms advertising card on them.
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Literary and Debating Society.-A new
literary and debating society was organized at
Lutherville on Saturday evening last, with
Mr.. Samuel c. Dali, as temporary president,
and Mr.. J. Collins Burton, secretary. The
question 'Should the United States Navy be
Increased ?' was argued by Messrs. Frank l.
Duncan, Charles o. Cox, j. C. Vincent and
John Frazier for the affirmative, and Messrs.
John Greb, George r. Needham and John
Duncan for the negative. The judges decided
in favor of the latter. A committee was ap-
pointed on permanent organization and by
laws to report next Saturday evening.
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SALES ADVERTISER IN 1.-THE UNION"

SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"
Monday, January 5, 1908, by Robert H. Smith.
attorney, on the premises, real estate In the
village of Mt. Washington.
Monday, January 5, 1903, by John S. Biddison,
trustee. on the premises, adjoining Brehm's
Brewery, near the Belair road, horses, COWS,
wagons, etc.
Tuesday, January 8, 1908, by Robert II. Bussey,
attorney, at the Court House door, house and
lot in the 9Th district, near Quaker meeting
house. .
Thursday, January Is, 1908 by James s. Calwell.
attorney etc, at the Court House door. farm
Station, b. & o. r. X.
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The Baltimore Sun of Sunday last published
the following, accompanied by good picture
of the subject: "Mr. George Whitelock, of
the Baltimore bar, whose name has been men,
toned in connection with the Republican nom-
ination for the Mayoralty, was born in Balti-
more city As years ago. He has been a conss
tent Republican and has frequently spoken on
the hastings in political campaigns, but has
never held any public position. he was for
many wears member of the law firm of
Schumacher & Whitelock, but since the aces
sion of Judge Schumacher to the bench of the
Court of Appeals in 1898, has had no business
partner.
"Mr. Whitelock resides at % East Mount
Vernon Place. He has been engaged in general
practice in both State and Federal courts and is
regarded as one of the successful practitioners
of the State.
"a recent work on lawyers of Maryland
says that Mr.. Whitelock's most striking quail
ties at the bar are good judgment, common
sense and candor, united with fine business in
stinct. He is a clear and logical speaker, a
close reasoner and convincing advocate He is
courteous and self-possessed, and in his pro.
fessional work is energetic and assiduous.
"Mr. Whilelock has travelled extensively in
Europe and America, and is interested in liter
ature and the languages and other academic
subjects, and in outdoor sports. He is mem
Der of numerous business and social organiza-
tons in Baltimore and elsewhere and has a
wide acquaintance"
Mr.. Whitelock is native of Baltimore
county and son of the late William White
lock- who was we'll known merchant in his
day.
Christmas Day Wedding.-Miss Jennie
G. La Sage, daughter of Mr.. William La Sage,
of Queen Anne's county, Md, was married
TIL ursday evening to Mr.. John G.. Burnham,
son Of Mr.. John B. Burnham, of Ruxton.
The wedding took place at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs James Smith, of Brook
| landville, Rev. w. w. Costin, pastor of Hunts
Methodist Episcopal Circuit, officiating. The
bride was attired in steel colored silk. Miss
Ethel Smith, niece of the BRIDE played the
wedding marches. The attendants were Miss
Mamie Bowman and Mr.. Upton Burnham.
brother of the groom. After the ceremony a
reception was held by the bridal party. Mr..
and Mrs. Burnham left for trip to Kent Is
land. Upon their return they will live near
| Ruxton.
Beautiful Calendar for 19O3.-Mr. Eli i.
NJ Fishpaw, junior member of the firm of
Fishpaw & Sons, house and sign painters,
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Ruhl's, 9Th District.-After a week of
precarious travelling on the ice, both for man
and beast, we are glad once more to get
down to rock bottom-old mother earth even
if it is in the mud.
The closing of Ruhl's public school, on the
10Th instant, was a season of fellow feeling
wondrous kind between the teachers, trustees
Walter McNamee, and his assistant, Mr..
Houseman, handed each pupil package of
confectionery-a gift from the teachers-apd
Mr.. Mays, on behalf of the pupils, presented
Mr.. H. G.. Hendricks, principal, with q lap
robe, and Miss Trabert. the assistant, was the
recipient of a water set
The exchange of Christmas gifts seems to be
on the increase from the old time customs.
The turkey crop, which was above the av
erage this season, has, in the language of a
once noted lobbyist, gone where they will do
the most good"
The paper-mill site and other property at
Beckleysville, offered at public sale last week,
did not find purchaser.
The handsome calendar THE UNION pre-
scented me with has been allotted a conspicu-
Gus place to remind me during 1903 of your
kindness.
The excessive humidity of the weather on
Sunday last put an embargo on travel and
various ways were sought to put in the day.
Sunday school lessons were rehearsed by a
few, while the girls speculated on expected
Christmas presents.
Mr.. McNamee, of this neighborhood, lost
horse few days ago from lung fever, and
Mr.. Zimmerman met with similar misfor-
tune. O.
Now the Umbrella Gets Into Court.-On
Monday last Mr. Charles H. Knox, president
of the Board of County Commissioners, en-
tered suit before Justice Neumayer against the
Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company to recover
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James.-Mr. Robert E. James died at bis
home, near Reisterstown, on THURSDAY las 81
after a short illness from pneumonia, aged Sc
years. He was native of Baltimore but bad
been farming in the 4th district about five
years. He is survived by widow and two
daughters, one of the latter being very sick at
this time with pneumonia.
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Now the Umbrella Gets Into Court.-Un
Monday last Mr. Charles H. Knox, president
of the Board of County Commissioners, en-
tered suit before Justice Neumayer against the
Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company to recover
the prize which, Mr.. Knox claims, he won in
a voting contest at supper given by the COM
pany last month The prize was to be given
to the one receiving the highest number of
voters as the most popular man in the neigh
borhood Mr.. Knox's competitor was Major
Thomas B. Catch The prize is an umbrella.
The case will be heard at Gardenville, January
s, 1908.
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Certificates of Release Filed.-The Coun-
ty Commissioners have received q letter from
Mr.. H. W. Kapp, superintendent of the Balti-
more division of the Northern Central Rail
way, inclosing copy of the certificate of re-.
lease executed by Charles T. Foster, Edward
R. Foster and Annie A Foster from all liability
for damages that may have been done to their
property on account of the erection of the
new overhead bridge on the Joppa road at
Sherwood Station. The Commissioners had
satisfaction of their claim, to be paid by the
Railroad Company.
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Another Handsome Home Burned
The handsome summer residence OF Mr. Car
roll Bates Blick, situated near Lake Station,
N. c. R. R., was totally destroyed by fire
about $50 o'clock on Saturday evening last
MIR. Blick and his family had gone TO Balti-
more for the winter and the man who had
charge of the house was temporarily absent, so
it is not known what caused the fire. The
neigbbors gathered promptly but were unable
to render any assistance. 1t is said by some of
them that the fire started in the second story
but from what cause is unknown. Mr.. Blick
SAYS his loss will approximate $50, 0O0-$2O, 900
on the building and $4,000 on the contents.
Both were insured.
A few months ago the stable on the same
property was burned but the cause OF the fire
has never been ascertained.