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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13
Baltimore Markets.-The following were
the quotations of the Baltimore wholesale

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the
Orphans Court this week letters were granted
on the following estates
On the personal estate of Franz P. Koeder to
Barbara Koeder, executrix.
On the personal estate of Mary Hopper to
John Schrenker, executor.
On the personal estate of Conrad Diering to
Catharine Diering executrix.
On the personal estate of Elizabeth J. Baker
to William s. G. Baker, executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Court Says Contributary Negligence
The suit against the United Railways and Elec-
trio Company to recover $1,000 damages for
the death of John Meidling was taken from
the Jury yesterday by Judge Sharp, in the City
Court, on the ground that contributary negli-
gepce on the part of Mr.. Meidling caused the
accident that resulted in his DEATH The col
lision occurred about 7.30 P. NJ. on February Z,
1901 at the corner of First avenue and Fiji
teenth street, Canton. Mr.. Meidling and Mrs.
Annie Pitt were in dayton wagon coming
into the city. The vehicle was struck by a
southbound car on Fifteenth street, Mr. Meid-
ling and the horse being killed, Mrs. Pitt in
iured and the wagon dem olished.
The testimony showed that Mr.. Meidling
saw the approaching car when it was about
half square away. He neither slackened
nor increased the speed of his horse, and the
collision occurred as soon as the wagon got on
the tracks.
The instructions to the jury to render YER
dict for the company were offered by Fielder
C. Slingluff, attorney for the company. These
instructions were based on the theory that it
is contributory negligence for person to drive
in front of rapidly moving electric car in a
sparsely settled community. Under such cir
cumstances the Court of Appeals has held in
the McNabb case, reported in "a Maryland, 1t
makes no difference whether the motive power
of the railroad is steam or electricity. The
McNabb case it is said, is in line with the de-
cisions in other States.
The suit for Mr.. Weddings death was
brought by his widow and two children.
William Cotton was their attorney. 1t is I'M
derstood he will take the case to the Court of
Appeals. Baltimore San.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

A New Euchre Club.-The Hamilton
Euchre Club has been organized at Hamilton,
Hartford road, with a membership of sixteen.
The meetings are held on alternate Friday
evenings at the homes of the lady members.
The members include Mrs. Claud NJ. Perry,
Mrs. E. H. Everhart, Misses Bessie Darling,
Florence Mann, Anna Perry, Evelyn Darling,
Agnes Mann, Florence Harker and Messrs.
Claud NJ. Perry, Joseph Clarkson, George An
derson, Bradley K. Purdum, Herbert Nc
Laughlin, Emile Hellar, Frank G. Purdum and
DR.. Z. H. Everhart.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Gave Family a Surprise-Married in
Baltimore.-Miss Mabel |. Crowther, daughter
of Mr.. John Crowther, Jr., president of the
Towson National Bank, and who resides
at Lutherville, was married on Wednes-
day to the Rev. Daniel H. Martin, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church at Brightwood
Park, a suburb of Washington, d. G. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward l..
Watson, pastor of Harlem Park NJ. E. Church,
Baltimore
The wedding was a great surprise to the
friends and relatives of the bride. The affair
was kept secret and the parents of the bride
were unaware of it until after the ceremony
was over Mr.. William H. Oockey, of Luther
vile, was prevailed upon by the groom to Sc
cure the license. After that document was
procured the Rev. Mr.. Martin, his bride-elect
and her younger sister met Mr.. Cockey, and
they all went to the parsonage OF Harlem Park
Church, where the wedding took place.
Rev. Mr.. Martin is member of Baltimore
Conference, NJ. E. Church, and was pastor OF
St. Johns Methodist Church in Lutherville
until last April, when he was transferred to his
present charge When stationed at Luther
vile he met Miss Crowther and their friend
ship ripened into love. The father of the bride
stated that he did not object to Rev. Mr.. Martin
paying attentions to his daughter, but he was
unaware that their courtship would end IN
marriage so soon. He preferred that his daugh-
ter should wait to see where Rev. Mr.. Martin
would be sent after the next meeting OF the
conference.
After the ceremony the party went to the
Hotel Rennert for dinner. The couple left
later for Philadelphia and New York. The
bride is % years of age and the groom 81.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Mr.. Emory at His Old Home.-Mr. Rich
ard Emory, of Baltimore county, formerly
general manager of the Baltimore Traction
Company, was in Baltimore few days ago.
He is now general manager of about 200 miles
IF inter urban electrical lines radiating from
Columbus, Ohio, and including 80 miles of
track within that city.
Speaking of the developments in this field,
Mr. Emory said 1.-The East is five years be-
hind the times in the building of inter-urban
electric railways. The longest one of our lines
runs from Columbus to Dayton, a distance OF
II miles, speed of 60 miles an hour is our
fast time. The Aurora electric road made a
speed of 70 miles an hour, and run on this
line of 35 miles in As minutes, with Il stops,
shows what can be done on an inter-urban
road. On our lines we own most of the right
of way, which is fenced in.
1.-THE power house is located GO miles from
Columbus, and the voltage of the current is
96 900 volts This is taken off at sub-stations
every IA miles and transformed to 600 volts
direct current working in two directions seven
miles. The drive cars have 300-horse-power
motors, and we are now putting on cars with
O0-horse- power. They are brilliantly illuml-
mated at night, and the interior finish is inlay
mahogany. They have cross seats of plush,
and toilet and other appointments similar
to railroad coaches. A dispatching system,
signal lights, block system, air brakes and
other devices employed upon the best steam
railroads are used Local, express and freight
trains are run. Inter-urban roads are not only
popular in the West, but pay. Some COM
panies have declared dividends of per cent"
Mr.. Emory is native of Baltimore county
and son of the late Thomas L. Emory, of My
Lady's Manor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Hunt Club Fixtures.-The meets of the
Green Spring Valley Hunt Club for the re-
mainder of December will be as follows Sat-
urday, 18th, Atamasco Gate. 2.30 P. NJ: Tues
day, 10th, Cliffeholme, $50 A. NJ; Thursday,
18th, Rockland Station, 2.30 P. NJ. Saturday,
Goth, Reisterstown, 2.30 P. NJ; Tuesday, 23d,
Ten-Mile House, A. NJ. Mr.. Redmond c.
Stewart, NJ. F. H., and Mr.. Randolph Barton,
Jr., secretary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Election Of Officers.-At The annual meet
ing of Convention Building Association, No. 1,
of Baltimore county, held on Tuesday night,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year President, James r. Porter; vice
president, George B. Moore; secretary, Walter
board of directors, David A. Kenney, G. Wal
ter Proctor, Robert Magsamen, VIM. W.
Smith, Peter Cook, Joseph Hollands, George
Klein and John Vincent. A dividend of q
per cent. for the past six months was declared.
The association has been in operation about
twelve years and its affairs are in an excellent
condition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Horse Dies at a Good Old Age.-"Squir-
rel !" grey gelding owned by the late Samuel
Ceilings, Of Lutherville, died few days ago at
the age of % years. He was in the Ceilings
family twenty-five years, the late Mr.. Ceilings
having purchased him from Mr.. Moses Fox,
of Baltimore. He was highly priced by his
great endurance and possessed considerable
speed At one time Mr.. Ceilings refused an
offer of $500 for him, made by the late Charles
F. Pitt. "Squirrers'' last sickness was of short
duration. The evening before his death he
was as playful as usual. The next morning
at o'clock he quietly laid down and died.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Akehurst.-Mr. Charles Akehurst died at
his home in Mt. Washington, on Saturday
last, aged 65 years. For thirty odd years Mr..
Akehurst was track foreman on the Northern
Central Railway. He served in the Union
army during the Civil War and was member
of the Grand Army of the Republic. He
leaves a family.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Work of the County Clerks Ofhce.--Mr.
MI. O'Hara, chief clerk in the office of Mr..
N. Bosley Merryman, Clerk of the Circuit
Court, has compiled statement showing the
amount of business done in the filing of re-
cords and issuing of licenses from December
1, 1901, to November 30, 1902. tits as follows
Received for record-Deeds, 1916; mortgages,
1925; bills of sale, 324 interpretations, 81
mechanics liens, 10. Licenses-Female trad
ers', 4O1; traders, 339; saloon, 800; cigarette,
49; exhibition, Is; billiard table, 81 one-horse
peddlers', 9; foot peddlers', 5; total, LBS.
Marriage licenses, $50. Payments to county,
S45, O2999; payments to State, S23, 69S.5S; pay
ments to School Board, s156.20; total, $685.
884.77.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Black.-Mr. John Black died on Tuesday
last while being removed from his home in
Lutherville to the Union Protestant Infirmary
in Baltimore The cause of his death was a
stroke of apoplexy. He was &c years of age
and was well known florist before his health
failed. Mr. Black was a native of Scotland
and came to this country about twenty-five
wears ago. His wife died about twenty years
ago. The deceased is survived by one daugh-
ter who lives in Scotland
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Brehm. Mrs. Gertrude Brehm, wife of Mr..
George Brehm, who was stricken with paraly-
sis several weeks ago, died at her home at
Georgetown, Belair road, on Wednesday last.
She was native of Germany and IS years of
age. Mrs. Brehm is survived by two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Joseph Paul and Miss Mary Neisen-
dorfer, and one son, Mr.. Henry A. Brehm.
Mrs. Brehm was member of st. James
Catholic Church and became widely known on
account of her many acts of charity. 1t was
through her that Mr.. Brehm built the chapel
in connection with st. Anthony's Orphan
Asylum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Mordecai-Mrs. Emma Mordecai, widow
of J. Randolph Mordecai died on Tuesday
last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George
Law Harrison, at Stevenson, Green Spring
and her death was not unexpected. She is
survived by two daughters and four sons. The
maiden name of Mrs. Mordecai was Brown
and she was cousin of exGov. Frank Brown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Leaving the Cd Home.-Rev. DR.. Madi-
son q. Peters, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle
in Baltimore, preached last Sunday morning
on the prodigars departing from the old home
stead. In part he said:
1--WE 60 back perhaps score or more years
to the days of our childhood and the vision of
the old home rises before us. AS from the
meridian of life we look back to its morning,
we recall with fearful eyes and hearts swelling
almost to bursting how We grieved that fathers
heart. We know now how to appreciate him.
1t is turning point in every mans career
when he bids farewell 10 home. There is
something great in that man 8 character whose
memory of home keeps his soul linked to it
by ties golden with love.
"If we blame the prodigal for leaving his
fathers house we should first consider that
spiritually many of US are doing exactly the
same. How often in our actions do we repeat
this choice. The father loved the boy, but his
love could not keep the boy at home. Neither
can Almighty love save US, unless we will to
be saved. The father did not refuse the sons
demands. He must learn by his own bitter
experience the folly Of his course So God
will not compel you to serve Him if your heart
is not with Him. If you will break away
from your Heavenly Fathers house, you must.
"How many mothers in distant homes are
praying for sons and daughters who have come
to this great city, and who are exposed to its
temptations and have not on the armor of
God. If any power on earth could save these
young men and women it would be those
prayers of mother, wrung out of love and
fear Oh, those tear.stained cheeks those Sob
bling, wrestling prayers! Were the news to
come today that you were only sick, only
dying, this might be borne; for close, close to
that dying pillow would parental love have
| pressed, and the bitterness of the hour been
sweetened by the fond hope of meeting in
gladness beyond the grave. But alas How
heavily presses upon a mothers heart the
thought that a child is leading life that may
part them at the Judgment"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

McNeeve.-Mr. Patrick McNeeve, who lived
near Cockey sville died on Wednesday last at
Canton, where he and his wife had gone a few
days before on a visit. He was so years of age
and a native of Ireland. For about forty
years MIR. McNeeve had been a resident of Bal
timore county and for the greater part of that
time had been employed at the Beaver Dam
marble quarries. He is survived by three sons
and one daughter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Detective jim" BrOWne.-Ihe BaItlmOre
american of last Sunday contained pictures of
the members of the detective force of that city,
including that of Jim" Browne, who was for
years conductor on the old Baltimore and
Towson horse car line and is we'll remembered
by many of our people. 1t had also the fol-
lowing to say of him: flames R. Browne,
one Of the new men in the department, but
one of the best policemen in the city. was born
in Virginia about 30 years ago. He was ap-
and during the period of nine years that he
served as patrolman he made some very note
worthy arrests. In fact, his general ability
earned for him place in the Detective Depart
ment to which he was appointed on December
18th, 1900"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Kingsville, 18th District. Mr.. Gerhard
Wirsing of Naples, N. Y, is visiting his broth
er, Mr.. Everhart Wirsing of this place.
Miss Lucy Demoss, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. ]. Demoss, of this neighborhood, is sick
with typhoid fever.
Mr.. L. L. Dilworth, of Kingsville, is sick
and under the care of DR.. ]. +. H. Gorsuch.
Preparations are being made for an oyster
supper for the benefit of St. Stephens Catholic
Church.
The county's stone-crusher that has been
put in position here will be in operation in a
few days
Many fine hogs have been slaughtered this
week and the work is still going on at lively
rate. f.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Trolley Car Runs Into Team.-The six
horse team of Mr.. L. E. Stouffer, contractor,
of Govanstown, met with a bad accident in
Towson, on Friday evening of last week. 1t
was coming out South avenue. near the resi-
dence of Judge Burke, and just as it was about
to cross the tracks of the electric railway into
the York road, car came along at high rate
of speed and struck the wagon with great
force The wheel horses were knocked down
and one of them had leg broken and was
afterwards killed. The others broke loose and
ran home. George Carter, the colored team
ster, was thrown some distance and painfully
hurt. After being attended by DR.. j. Royston
Green he was sent to a hospital in Baltimore.
The posts with which the wagon was loaded
we're scattered in every direction. The car was
slightly damaged.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13
Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary

celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary.
MI and Mrs. Richard G. Francis celebrated
lneir golden wedding at their home, Oak Hill
avenue, Baltimore, on Tuesday evening last
upon which occasion family reunion was
ueIo Mr.. and Mrs. Francis were married at
me parsonage of Monument Street M. E.
Cnurch, Baltimore, by Rev. Joel Brown, De-
cember 9Th, 1852. A short time thereafter
they removed to the 18th district of Baltimore
county, where Mr.. Francis engaged in farm
ing, IN which he continued until about two
years ago, when he gave up the position as
manager for Hon. John K Cowen and re-
moved to Baltimore to take life more easily
lot the remainder of his days. Mrs. Francis,
who before marriage was Miss Eleanor Slower,
is ~ years of age, while her husband is few
months past IS. Both are in the enjoyment of
good health. They have five children-three
sons and two daughters-and a number of
grandchildren. Mr.. Francis, who has been a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
nearly half century, is sturdy Republican.
de IS we'll known and highly esteemed by
hundreds of people in that section of the coun-
ty IN which he spent so many years of his life
His son, Mr.. Robert S. Francis, succeeded him
as manager of Mr.. Governs farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Thomas celebrated the
hftleth anniversary of their wedding at their
home, Rockdale Baltimore county, on Tues
day, December 9th. The parlors were artisti-
while chrysanthemums. They were the re-
cipients of many handsome presents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas have eight children and twenty
one grandchildren. All of the children and
thirteen of the grandchildren were present on
this occasion. The children are Mrs. Adolph
Spamer, Mrs. T. A. King, of Chicago, III. ;
Mrs. P. K. Beaumont, Mr.. Manning Thomas
OF New London, Conn. Miss Helen Thomas,
Miss Annie Thomas, Mrs. E. L. NJ. Fishpaw and
Mr.. Frank L. Thomas. The grandchildren
present were Harry, Bessie, Cora, Herbert,
Virgie and David Spamer Ethel, Helen, Lillian,
Kemp, Jr., and Webster Beaumont Manning
Thomas, Jr., and Annie Louise Fishpaw.
Among others present were Mr.. P. K. Beau
mont, Mr.. Adolph Spamer, Mr.. Eli L. M. Fish
paw, Mr.. and Mrs. Emory George, Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Ridgely, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ehmart, Mr. and Mrs. George Loose, Mr.. and
Missionaries Hidey DR.. and Mrs. A. c. Smink,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Sauter. Mr.. and Mrs. j. B..
Heisse, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin L. Jean, Mrs.
VIM. Safer, Mrs. Gray Misses Matte Aitche-
son. Ethel Patterson, Martha and Jennie
George, Annie Ridgely, Clara Windsor, Florence
Carr, Anna Jean, Elva Emmart, Bessie Pier
pont HATTIE Zimmerman. Mollie Timanus,
Clara Riddlt and Messrs. VIM. Riddle, VIM.
Cam, Jr., Of Conn. VIM. H. Fink, of Va. ;
George and Donald Atcheson, of Va. ; DR.. f.
W. Patterson, VIM. Zimmerman, N H. Hope,
Ebert Jean, Walter Pierpont, Vernon and
Harry Windsor Warren Emmart and many
others.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Fire Insurance Losses.-The executive
committee of the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany in Hartford county has lately adjusted
the following losses by fire and ordered the
same paid:
Baltimore county-Patrick Ready, 81, 200
for tenant house; Abraham and Miranda
Howard. $500 for dwelling house; Ida s. Mer-
ryman, $3.50 for dwelling house and con-
tents; John P. Chilcoat, 81 ,213. Al for barn ;
Catherine E. Shepherd, $3.50 for barn and $3.50
for contents; George Otto, 5000 for dwelling
and contents.
Hartford county-Anderson and Ayres, 500
for granary; Mary E. Mitchell, $3.50 for barn
John L. G. Lee, 800 for tenant house; Henry
s. McIlvain, 81, $50 for dwelling house; Seth
Smith, for contents Of dwelling.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Rayville, 9th DiStrict.-It does seem as
though 1902 will close the home-stretch with a
good quality of winter weather, if the present
is sample of what is in store for US. Tues
day morning the mercury here was 10 degrees
above zero. AS it has been impossible 10 get
any coal in this section thus far this season
our people are left the simple alternative of
using wood as their only fuel. We hope that
the winds may be tempered to the shorn lamb,
if the coal embargo is 10 continue much longer.
Two grandchildren of Mr.. George Masemore
were buried at Pine Grove Church, on Thurs
day. They were the children of Mr.. Milton
Miller, an employee of the N. G. R. W., living
in Baltimore.
There seems to be great desire among some
of our farmers to relinquiSh the business and
seek employment elsewhere. Messrs. Alex
ander Wilson and Francis Bull have gone to
railroading. Tilling the soil was too tame a
business for them.
Our model farmer, Judge Melchor Hoshall,
is shipping some prime hay to market. He
also slaughtered a very fine lot of fat hogs last
Saturday. 1t is commonly reported that he
will be a candidate for reelection, and his
many friends may rest assured that when
they call upon him that if they will help to
save his (politicaD bacon that they can feast
upon ham.
The cold weather has caused the squeal o.
the porker to resound from nearly every hill
top. Following this comes hominy and sour
kraut and coy place behind the kitchen
range, and then who wouldn't be happy. s.
New Market, 9TH District.-Mrs. George
Wiley and Miss Mary L. Bond were chosen by
the Epworth League of the M. E. Church OF
this place as delegates to attend the League
convention that was held in Baltimore this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, of bonneville,
Chester county, Pa, this week paid visit to
Mr.. George Wiley, of New Market.
A few sleighs were out early this week but
there was not snow enough to make the sleigh.
ing good.
Mr. Robert B. Reed, of Govanstown, paid q
visit few days ago to his mother, who is an
old resident of this place.
The fine new residence of Mr.. William H
Whitcraft, in this village, is nearly completed
Mr. William T. Day is the contractor.
Some very large hogs have been slaughtered
in this community this winter.
Mr.. George Crook removed last week to the
farm owned by his late father, Francis A
Crook near this place.
Some complaints have been heard this week
about the bad condition of the county roads
owing to snow drifts. M.