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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Raspeburg, 18th District.-Franklin ave-
nue., extending from the Belair road past st.
Anthony's Church, has been widened as far as
the church, making noticeable and highly
appreciated improvement. The pastor of st.
Anthony's, Rev. Father Nagengast, is noted
for his energy and zeal and it was due to his
efforts that this desirable change was brought
about
Mr. George Herman, who has been carry
ing on the wheelwright business at this place,
has removed to Baltimore and has been sue
ceeded here by Mr.. Martin, of Arlington. Mr..
Herman, who had been sick for long time,
is now said to be improving slowly.
Mr.. John G. Evans, of this neighborhood,
who has been sick for some time, is still I'M
able to leave the house.
A few days ago pleasant surprise was ten
dered Mrs. Mary Sack by number of her rela-
tives and friends from Baltimore, it being the
anniversary of her marriage. Refreshments
were served in abundance and the affair was
one of much pleasure.
Mrs. William Biddison is the owner of some
hens that possess remarkable laying qualities.
She has been getting an abundance of eggs all
winter while the neighbors around her hardly
know what an egg looks like For some time
she was gathering IL eggs day and her hens
number only about 20. This is thought to be
great showing for cold weather.
The fair and oyster supper held lately by
the teachers of Gardenville public school was
largely attended and financial success. The
proceeds are for the benefit of the school. S.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Improvement Association Elects Of
flcers.-At the annual meeting of the High
landtown and Vicinity improvement Associa-
ton, held Wednesday night, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Presi dent, William Schluderberg vice. presi
dents, Frank Kraft, Themes McGuinness and
John Hiltz recording secretary, j. Edward
Ray financial secretary, George NJ. B. Nice
treasurer, John A. Maasch. The election of
members of the board of directors and solicit
tor was postponed until the next monthly
meeting.
During the evening an address on the inn
provement of roads was delivered by Road
Engineer w. W. Crosby.
committee was appointed to wait on the
County Commissioners and request that the
steam engine now lying idle at Canton be
placed at the Highlandtown engine house in
charge of the engineer there.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

End of a SANDER Subtitle SANDER case
of Mrs. Mary J. Linderman against MI Henry
Hess, both of Cockeysville, came to termina-
ton this week before the Circuit Court and
jury. The verdict was for the defendant, Mr..
Hess. Mr.. T. Scott 0ffutt was counsel for the
plaintiff, and Messrs. Robert 81. Bussey and f.
1. Duncan for the defendant.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Meeting of the School Board-The
School Board held a meeting at Towson, on
Thursday last. with the President, Mr.. Thomas
B. Todd, in the chair, and Prof. A. S. Cook,
secretary
Commissioner Krout resigned all the trus-
teeships of schools held by him and the same
was accepted He said he would appoint
trustees to fill the vacancies occasioned by his
course, as he could find suitable persons will
ling to serve, and also took occasion to state
that he had assumed the position of trustee in
some instances merely for purposes of organ
ization. He had never, he said, acted with
the other trustees in the selection of teachers
or discharged other duties appertaining to the
office. Where he signed reports it wasas COM
missioner and not as trustee. This became
necessary sometimes where teachers could get
only one trustee to sign reports, in order to
secure the payment of salaries.
The Board unanimously elected as trustees
of the Roland Park School in place of Mr.
Krout's nominees, who declined to serve
Oliver P Hagerty, J. H. Neudecker and
Harry s. Jackins. Messrs. Hagerty and jack
ms live in Roland Park, while Mr.. Neudecker
is resident of Tuxedo Park. 1t is stated that
all three will accept.
MIR. Krout named as trustees of the school at
Evergreen. 9th district, Messrs. William Coney
John NJ. Carter and j. H. McFee and they
were confirmed.
Commissioner Wilson reported that he had
appointed Miss Mary K, Todd as principal
of the public school at Gainesville, in place of
Miss Laura Platt, who resigned, and that Miss
Ethel Watts had been transferred from School
No. 3, 18th district, to the place vacated by Miss
Todd Miss Lillian Kavanaugh had been ap-
pointed an additional teacher at Gainesville
owing to the increase in the attendance.
Commissioner Ensor appointed Miss Cholie
Commit of Towson, assistant teacher at School
No 8, district 6.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Glen-Arm, Itch District.-The snow that
fell last week has been very much enjoyed by
many. Day and night can be heard the sleigh
bells and the merry voices which tell that the
occupants of the seighs are out for jolly time.
on Wednesday evening, February 5th. An in
teresting program, consisting of readings, re-
citations and singing, was rendered, which
was enjoyed by large audience. Later re-
freshments were served.
An oyster supper will be held by the mem
at this place, Friday and Saturday nights. Feb
ruary 18th and 18th, to which all are cordially
invited. " rr
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stiegler and Miss Ella
Stiegler, of Baltimore, spent Sunday last with
their sister, Mrs. Adam Refer, of this place.
Miss Katie Eicholtz, of this place, has gone
to Jarrettsviile, Md, where she expects to
spend some time with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Amrein l.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Ruhl's P. o., 9Th Winter in
earnest is with us and the jingle of sleighbells
is in the air, breaking the monotony of life on
the farm.
Clinton WHEREBY, who left here few weeks
ago in search of employment, has located near
Bluffton, Indiana.
Mr. Harrison Kroh has been engaged as as
sistant teacher at Ruhls school.
A petition is being circulated, and finds
ready signers, for rural free delivery in the
extreme upper end of the 9th district which,
if successful, will increase the revenue of the
P. o. Department and enlarge the circulation
of the county and other newspapers. My copy
Of THE UNION is often borrowed by persons in
quest of news.
The many friends here of Rev. H. o. Dew
ries, whose illness was mentioned in THE
UNION last week, remember the eloquent adj
dress he delivered at the open meeting of Sum-
NIT Grange, and hope he may soon recover his
health.
The large ice-house erected at the Gunpow-
der dam is being filled this week. The ice is
hoisted and deposited in the house by steam
power
Mrs. Charles Wentz and Mr.. John Keeney
are on the sick list at this time. 0. d. G.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Blenheim, 10th District.-Mr. Clarence
Pocoek of this place, who had been seriously
i'll with pneumonia, is improving.
The Indictment weather of last Sunday was
the cause of q small attendance at st. Johns
Lutheran Church, at this place. The pastor,
Rev. j. NJ. Eberlein, preached an interesting
sermon.
Mr.. John Schmidt, one of the oldest and best
known farmers of this community, having
retired from active business, has disposed Of
nearly all his implements at private sale. He
was formerly one of the road supervisors of
the 10th district. Mr.. Henry Trapp has rent
ed Mr.. Schmidts farm and will take charge
March LIST.
Mr.. Carl Hanf, of Baltimore. has been spend
ing several days with his parents at this place.
Miss Anna r. Wolfe, who had been spend
ing some time with her aunt, Mrs. Emma
Trapp, of this place. has returned to her home.
The young people of this place have been
enjoying the coasting and sleighing. The sport
was more heartily entered into because it was
the first of the winter. G.
Hereford, 9TH District.-Our people are
enjoying the winter sports-sleighing and
coasting-to its full extent.
Mr.. S. Howard Miller, who recently rented
the blacksmith shop from Mr.. John G. Naylor,
is doing a thriving business having on Mon
day put on As shoes and on Tuesday So.
The public sale of Mr.: D, Franklin Donald
was largely attended. 1t was advertised in
THE UNION, the weekly that is a welcome
visitor to so many homes in this county. As
Mr.. Donaldson has abandoned the milk ship
ping business he sold his excellent herd of
COWS, realizing as high as $50 per head for
some. Mr.. W. N. Mays was the auctioneer.
Mr.. George L. Bull, of this place. and Miss
Sarah S Grassy, of Westminster. we're married
on the 5th inst, at the NJ. Il. parsonage Here
ford, by Rev. Charles T. Weede. A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Band Elects Ofhcers.--The Pikesville
Cornet Band has elected the following officers
for the ensuing six months: Musical director,
Prof. Harry l.. Warner; president, William
Yates; vice. president, Harry Rutter secre-
tary, j. Edward Dee; treasurer, Walter Ship
ley sergeant, James Salter board of directors
Prof. Harry L. Warner, R. Lee Watts and
Walter Shipley.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Randallstown, I'd District.-Thirty-on
years ago there went from Randallstown to
Baltimore young and handsome man, of TO-
bust and athletic training and courage, to be-
come one of 1.-THE finest" His name was
Thomas Crooks. After twenty-nine years of
faithful service as policeman he was recent
ly, on account of age, retired by the Board OF
Police Commissioners on half pay for life. He
was never before the Board on any charge.
Having now reached ripe old age. and desir-
ing to-spend the remaining years of his life in
peace and comfort (having accumulated snug
little sum- Mr.. Crooks recently returned to the
village of his birth, purchased the old home
stead around which so many pleasant memo
ries cluster, bringing as helpmate young
and happy bride. We welcome him back and
extend the glad hand of fellowship.
The Randallstown Elite Socials will hold
next Tuesday night the sixth of their series of
monthly entertainments at Clagett's Hall.
These affairs are conducted by board of gov
errors, by whom invitations are issued. Music
is furnished by the Randallstown band, A
supper goes with the dance.
There having been so many sleighing parties
deserving mention in this vicinity, it is hard
to tell which was the most enjoyable, but
there was ore on Monday night that, for real
fun, can boast of taking the prize. 1t consis-
ted of two four horse sleighs, filled with jolly
folks. going from here to Electric Park. On
the return two-mile race was run between
the sIeighs driven by Mr.. John Clagett and
the other driven by Mr.. Charles Treischman.
For one and ahalf miles it seemed an even
thing, but Mr.. Clagett finally came out ahead.
Among those in the party were Mrs. John
Clagett and sister, Misses Emma and Lille
Spealman, Mrs. Adam Clagett and daughter,
Misses Ida and Cora Weiderman, Misses Dora
and Lille Parsley, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Treisch-
man, Miss Edith Clagett, Misses Mollie and
Agnes Greenwald, Messrs. Edward Spealman,
John Bayers and others.
So many improvements are being started
here since the electric railway is an assured
thing it is difficult to keep up with them. In
addition to several cottages now being erected,
l notice a haberdashery establishment being
opened by Mr.. Benjamin Harrison, corner
Liberty and Smith avenues.
The conviction last week in Towson of
France and Colman of the larceny of beer,
pork, chickens, ETC., in the neighborhoods of
Jacksonville and Randallstown, is hailed with
delight by all respectable people here and it is
hoped the many depredations of this kind,
which had been a menace to this community
for the past six or eight years. will be ended
for all time. At least it is expected their con-
viction and sentence may deter others of their
ilK in the fnturp
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Important Insurance Point Settled
The case of the Farmers Fire Insurance Com
pany of York against Frederick W. Baker,
decided last week by the Court of Appeals, is
interesting and important, because number
of similar cases are pending. Mr.. Baker held
a mortgage for 50, 500 on property near Church
vile, Hartford county. As collateral security
for the mortgage an insurance policy for 81 1865
on the property was assigned to Mr.. Baker.
The property was destroyed by fire August 8th,
1900, and it happened that Mr.. Baker had lost
the policy of insurance.
The insurance company declined to pay the
loss on the ground that the proof of loss should
be made by the mortgagor. Mr.. Baker there
upon instituted suit against the company for
the disclosure of the terms of the insurance
policy and for the payment to him of the
amount found to be due under it. Judge
Richie, in the Circuit Court of Baltimore,
decided in his favor and the decision was af-
frmed by the Court of Appeals to which the
insurance company took the case.
Messrs. w. Irvine Cross and John L. G. Lee
appeared for Mr.. Baker, and Mr.. Frank P.
Clark for the company. .HE
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

County Agricultural society-OfAcers
Chosen.-The board of managers of the Bal
timore County Agricultural Society held
meeting in Baltimore on Saturday and COM
pleted its organization by electing Mr.. Alex
ander Mccormick, president, and Mr.. Samuel
NJ. Shoemaker, vice president. Mr.. McCor-
mick, who had been vice-president several
years, did not want to accept the presidency,
but was finally prevailed upon to do so. He
has been connected with the society twenty
two years and has labored earnestly for its
success, most of the time in the capacity of SUI
perintendent of the household department.
Mr.. Shoemaker was president of the society
several years and both he and Mr.. Mccormick
are energetic workers, who will leave nothing
undone to advance the interests of the society.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the
Orphans Court this week letters were granted
on the following estates
On the personal estate of Luther NJ. Birming-
ham to J. H and l.. c. Birmingham admins
traitors.
On the personal estate of Laura Pratt col
ored, to Alice Lloyd, executrix.
On the personal estate of John Rupert to
Dr. Henry J. Hebb, executor.
On the personal estate of Miss Lucinda
Amelia Cameron to Thomas C.Hunter, execu-
tor.
On the personal estate of Sylvia H Eaton to
Ellen NJ. Evans, administrative.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Circuit Court.-Frederick Coleman. larce-
ny. plea of guilty confessed; not sentenced /;
same. larceny, stetted by States Attorney.
Abraham w Stehlman VS.. George E. Barrie
and others demurrer to plaintiffs bill of in
-terpleader- sustained, with leave to amend.
Mary A. NJ. Biedemeyer VS.. Charles H. Biede-
meyer bill for review argued and held sub
curia. Diedrich Ripken VS. Miriam Rosston,
verdict for plaintiff for 1910 Albert N. Hor-
ner vs.. Mary P. White, garnishee of Lewis f.
Graffiin, verdict for defendant, Same vs. same,
garnishee of same; dismissed. Same VS..
Harry G. Waldvogle, garnishee of same; dis
missed. Same vs. same, garnishee of same !;
dismissed
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

will of Jabez w. Loane, who for many years
conducted sail-making, tent and awning and
flag business on North Gay street, Baltimore,
and who died on December 31st last, was pro-
bated on Tuesday in the Orphans Court. In
his will, dated March oath, 1900, Mr.. Loane
first expressed himself that great care should
be taken, especially if he should die suddenly,
to be absolutely sure that he was dead and
next that his funeral should be very plain,
and that he should be buried on the south side
of his first wife, Rebecca, space to be left for
the burial, when she dies, of his second wife,
Caroline, on the south side of his own grave.
His reason for this is that my remains may
lie in death between those love best in life."
He also requests that his children be buried in
the lot in Greenmount Cemetery. Mr. Loane,
who was a local preacher of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, was well known in Balti-
more county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

H. Wilhelm auctioneer, sold on the premises
on Monday for Mr. Robert H. Bussey, assig-
nee of mortgage from Montgomery B. Cork
ran and wife to r. A. Kinnaird a large frame
dwelling and lot on Seminary avenue Luther
vile; purchased by Mrs. Samuel Dale for
$1,000. ralt
Slade & Risteau, auctioneers, sold at the
Court House door on Monday, for Mr.. Frank
1. Duncan assignee of mortgage from Con-
rad Null to James Rittenhouse, house and
lot in the village of Westport, 18th district !;
purchased by Rebecca NJ. Null for 1918. The
lot is subject to an annual ground rent OF $50.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

John w. Upton of Powhatan, ID district, died
on Thursday last, aged rs years. She is sur
vived by three sons-Me ssrs. William E., B.
F. and G. Ellsworth Upton. Mrs. J. P Frank,
of Baltimore, is daughter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Halbert.-Mrs. Jane Halbert died at her
home in Philadelphia, on Wednesday last,
aged IL year.. Deceased was a sister of Mrs.
Jarrett, wifeof DR.. James H. jarrett, of Tow
son, and was we'll known here, she having
spent number of summers with Mrs. Jarrett.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

CaYroll.-Mrs. Jemima Carroll, widow of
John Carroll, died at Warren, 9Th district, on
Thursday of last week She was the daughter
of the late William Gorsuch, three members
of whose family were drowned in the great
flood at Elicott City in 1868. Mrs. Carroll is
survived by two sons and three daughters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

DAWSON CRY has had triumphal political
procession with the mercury at so below zero.
The American element won local election,
and, of course. celebrated regardless of the
weather
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Two More R. F. D. Routes.-Two rural
free delivery routes went into operation at
Owings' Mills on Saturday last, thus bring
ing the service, which has been gradually ex-
tended southwark from the Pennsylvania line
to within few miles of the Baltimore city
line.
Route No. 1, Frank Fox carrier, which is
20 miles long and supplies 148 families, lies
north and east of Owings' Mills and dovetails
in with Route No l, Of Glyndon. The post
office at Delight and the star route between
Delight and Owings Mills have been discon-
tinued.
Route No. lies south and west of Owings
Mills, small portion extending east of the
Reisterstown turnpike. Harrisonville and
North Branch, on the Liberty turnpike, are
the eastern limits. The Harrisonville and Hol-
brook postoffices have been discontinued. Clar-
ence Engles is the carrier for this route, which
is % miles long and supplies 149 families.
The carriers leave Owings' Mills at 80 A. NJ.
and return in time to dispatch mail southwark
on the P. NJ. train. John Enges is substitute
carrier for both routes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-08

Or Frank r. Rich, who keeps drug
store in Towson, near the corner of the York
road and Chesapeake avenue, has generously
granted the use of his store as a waiting room
for ladies and others who may be waiting to
take the York road electric cars. He thinks
the company may put in some sort of an cleo
trio alarm to notify passengers when the cars
start from the stand in front of the Court
House. e-t.
THE contest over the will of the late
William Dilworth, of Kingsville 18th district,
came up in the Circuit Court here on Monday
and went over until February 10Th. Lehman
l.. Dilworth, son of the deceased, by Messrs
John s. Bddison and Edward L. Ward, attor-
Tended by the widow Mrs. Emma E. Dill
worth. who is represented by Messrs. Boarman
& Lindsay.
MIR. William B. Krout, against whom
charges have been made in connection with
the discharge of his duties as a member of the
School Board, has retained Messrs. Boarman
& Lindsay as his counsel and they have en-
tered suits against Dr. L. Gibbons Smart and
Mr.. G. L. Crawford, both of Roland Park, for
$4,000 each for defamation of character. Mr..
Krout has charge of the schools in the Sd and
9th districts.
MT Moriah Masonic Lodge, of Towson,
celebrated its thirty-seventh anniversary on
Tuesday night last. A banquet was served in
the temple by the Bishops Guild of Trinity
p E. Church, followed by number of i'm
promptu speeches. Five of the charter men,
bers of the lodge were present, viz, Messrs
John r. d. Bedford, Henry L. Bowen. VIM E.
NJ. Isaac, John 7. Ensor and r. c. McGinn.
Mr.. Upton S. Brady is the present master of
the lodge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
White Christmas Trees.

A white Christmas tree, says the Lon
don Graphic will be the proper thing this
year. The tree must he lightly necked
with imitation snow made OF fleecy cot
ton-wool. and then powdered with icicles
No color II allowed on the tree which Is
simply decorated with waxen fairies or
Cupide. ann the tree is Illuminated with
electric light The presents are arranged
on little tables round the room. one for
each OF the family The Germans rarely
mix the colors of the wax candles on their
Christmas trees. one color Is far more
effective, and yellow candles look partic-
ularly well against the dark green fronds
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Iiching piles Never mind N physicians
failed 10 cure YOU. Try Dosns Ointment.
No failure there. 70 cents at any drug
store. --- ID -.-. -A..L .a-....a - !. u
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MARVEL. or REDEMPTION.

Great Is our God and greatly 10 he
praised How wonderful is the doing
that dots tho armament with worlds and
suns until the heavens Ia darkness re-
veal the handiwork of their Maker and
declare in silence His glory How
marvellous is the strength. greater than
the strength OF Titans. that lifts the hills
and holds their heads forever toward the
sun, HOW wonderful the skill that with
patience hcvond tho patience OF dwsrfs
paints the dainty blush upon the ripened
fruit: that unfolds the bosom of the rose
10 tho sunlight kiss. while waiting lts
tdor ~ incense up toward the holy of
holiesi -
But how small and Insignificant is AL
this compared with thct Crcatio IN IT'S
own image cr az immortal soul. fettercd
though AZ be- iu tho prison house of It's
NAV that gives the fettcred soul a law
which love transforms into ? wing on
when a. NAV sosr out from It's bondage
into The glorious liberty of larger tie
Tbie is tho marvel ~ God. the marvel ol
redemrton. the marvel Of Calvary ann
the cross.
then let ts 70 forth IN the faith that
truth shall make us free and We SHAH be
free indeed Lot us 60 with the determi
nation that through obedience w shall
paas ont from the bondage of corruption
into the glorious liberty Of the sons OF
cod This s our hone this is our pray
or may 81 be then the goal OF our striV-
ing forgetting not as We look into the
nerfcct law or liberty 10 bc. not forgettul
hearers. but faithful dosrs.
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They saw. we will not obey the eternal
What has God to do with me? Why
should I obey His commands shall be
free. and while they speak they are
slaves 10 the bascst elements i'm their
own nature There are many men who,
AZ they were as illogical and irrational In
business as they are IN matters pertain
ing To the spiritual Hfe they would have
TO make an assignment before the end or
week
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SEE tho Eagles Flight With Live Child
I'm Its Talons, the Thrilling Leap From
the Ivy Tower.
Next Attraction-"THE TIDE OF
LIFE"