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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Meeting of the School Board.--The
School Board held meeting at Towson on
Monday with the president, Mr.. Thomas b.
Todd, in the chair and Prof. A. s. Cook, Sec
rotary.
Mr.. Rice brought up the question of the
time for closing and reopening the schools for
the Christmas holiday. Coal being scarce, he
moved that they close Friday, December 18th,
and reopen January 9Th, 1903. The motion
was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Shoemaker Secretary
Cook was requested to ask the State Board of
Education to act on the question, Has the Bal
timore County School Board the right to pay
out small amount of money from the coun-
ty's school tax to transport pupils in order to
consolidate two small schools as an expert
mental illustration to the people of the coun-
ty? If it has not the right, will the State
Board empower the Baltimore County School
Board to make such an expenditure?
The matter of grading the Roland Park
School ground was referred to Commissioner
Arthur, with power to act.
1t was ordered that the Manual Training
School be allowed to expend $500 for the year
for supplies.
Teachers contracts were confirmed with
jackson L. Duncan, School 6, district 2; Jessie
G. Dilworth, School Z, district 4 Samuel R.
Fox, School 2, district 7.
1t was ordered that the teachers salaries for
the first half of the winter term and bills passed
be paid.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Fine Residence Burned-Heavy Loss
A little after O'Clock on Sunday evening last
the beautiful residence of Mr.. James e. In
gram, ST., situated on the east side of Park
Heights avenue, near Pikesville, was discov-
cred to be on fire and in a short time it was
reduced to smouldering ruins. Mr.. and Mrs
Ingram had gone to church and some of the
younger members of the family, who had
been left in charge of the house, detected a
fire having been communicated from an open
fireplace. The flames spread so rapidly that
only few articles on the lower floor could be
saved. Several county engines responded to
the alarm but arrived too late to be Of any SER
vice. The estimated loss is $35 900, with 500
500 insurance on the house and contents. 1t
is said that Mr.. Ingram will rebuild on the
same site, which is a most attractive one.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

SUD Against Turnpike.-The Circuit
Court here was engaged several days this week
in the trial of the suit of Herman M. Koehler
against the Baltimore and Jerusalem Turnpike
Company for 81, 500 damages. The plaintiff
claims that portion of the turnpike is located
on land owned by him. The case had not
been concluded at noon on Friday. Mr.. o.
borne 1. Yellott represents the plaintiff and
Messrs. NJ. w. Offutt, D. g. Mcintosh and T.
Scott Offutt are counsel for the company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Upper Falls, 18th District.-The cold and
disagreeable weather of the past week placed
an embargo on almost everything and there
was little doing in any line. 1t was feared
that the heavy ice on the trees would do much
damage, especially to the young ones, but
have heard of no serious harm from this
cause.
Mr.. Frank Ridgely, who had been living
near Bradshaw for the past three years, sold
out his personal effects at public sale few
days ago and has removed to Baltimore. He
is in the employ of the B. & o. Railroad Com
pany.
The oyster supper held at ST. Stephens
Church, on Friday and Saturday evenings of
last week, was only fairly well attended,
owing to the unfavorable weather.
Bad colds are prevalent and there are some
cases of measles in this community, but the
malady appears to be in a mild form and moth
ing serious is apprehended.
Mr.. e. f. Raphel, one of our most worthy
citizens and kind neighbors, who had been
much indisposed for some days, is better at
this time. His family and friends are much
relieved at the change for the better.
Mr.. William Dunty, of Perry Hail, has re-
moved his stone-crusher to Kingsvile and is
preparing to crush stone for the county roads.
May the good work go on.
Mr.. William S. Crossmore, merchant and
Gamer at Upper Falls, owns fine horse that
is very sick at this time.
Mr.. Frank Hammond, of Baltimore, ac-
companied by his daughter, spent last Sunday
with his brother, Mr.. Joshua Hammond, of
this place. JUDGE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Circuit Court.-Alexander Il. Leftwich,
surviving partner, etc., VS.. the Royal Insurance
Company verdict for the defendant. John
Rinehart and others vs.. the Arthur b; Nitsch
Brick Company argued and held sub curia.
Canton Avenue Building Association vs..
Henry Frederick argued and held sub curia.
John DoeriDg VS.. Kasper Kramer, verdict for
plaintiff for $50 damages. Same VS.. Lewis
Berg, verdict for defendant. Same VS.. Albert
Liebmann, verdict for plaintiff for $50 dam
ages. Herman NJ Koehler and Matilda Koch
Ter vs. the Baltimore and Jerusalem Turnpike
Company; on trial.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Even Christmas Trees Higher in Price.
Like most everything else this year, whether
necessities or luxuries, Christmas trees will be
higher than for years past says the Baltimore
Herald. Dealers attribute this to the cut
ting away of the trees near the city. Each
year hundreds of them are cut down to supply
the demands of the young folks, and as none
are planted again the dealers are compelled to
bring them from greater distances.
This applies only to the cheaper grades, for
nurserymen raise spruce pines especially for
the holiday trade, but they get price accord
ingly. AS yet comparatively few trees of any
sort have arrived here, but by Christmas it is
expected that there will be plenty of all sorts.
Most Of the buying is done in the last two or
three days before Christmas, and much of it
on Christmas eve.
Cedars are largely used and these command
good prices, bringing from so cents to $1.25.
Common pines can be bought as low as quar-
ter and the spruce pines cost from 81 so to $780,
A dealer in the Cross street market got his
cedar trees from Prince Georges county and
hauled them fifty miles to market. Trees of
the common sort are brought to the city over
Light street bridge and taken to the Point
market, while those for the larger grocery
stores and the Lexington market come in by
rail-
Some of the wholesalers think that the
popularity of the Christmas bush is on the
wane and that not near so many trees are
used now as was formerly the case.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Grand Jury Report.-The report of the
grand jury for the December term of the Cir
cult Court which adjourned finally on the 18th
inst, says they have been in session 10 days,
examined 123 witnesses, investigated 43 cases,
found 10 true bills and dismissed % cases.
They visited the Jail and found 43 prisoners
confined therein, eight of whom were ordered
released. Thirteen were awaiting trial, 2 are
insane and 20 are serving sentences. They
recommended that the succeeding grand Jury
summon all the magistrates of the county to
produce their dockets to show their receipts of
fines and costs.
The committee that examined the Court
House reported that they found it in bad con-
dition and made certain recommendations in
regard to it.
The Jail is reported to be very unsafe and
the committee recommended the building of a
new one, with all modern improvements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Perry Hall, 18th Observation-Disclosures is
near at hand and many of our people have
been busy for some time preparing green's for
decorations which they sell in the Baltimore
markets Some are making a handsome
profit in disposing of these wreaths, festoon-
ing, etc., of their own handiwork.
Butchering has been one of the leading in
dustries in this section the past week. Mr..
John G. Halbert killed five hogs the average
weight of which was $50 pounds.
Much firewood has been hauled from this
section of the county to Baltimore this winter
and the work still goes on as the demand
seems brisk. Good prices are obtained and
the work is therefore profitable.
A largely attended wedding took place on
Thursday, 18th instant, at st. Michaers Luth-
eran Church, Perry Hall, when Mr.. Henry
Lassahn, of Fullerton, was married to Miss
Christine Rey, daughter of Mr.. George R.
Rey, Of, this place. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. A. Ballhorn, pastor of the
church. The groom, who is a well known
young business man, has many friends.
On Sunday next December 21st, Rev. Alfred
Ballhorn will be regularly installed as pastor
of st. MichaePs Lutheran Church at this place.
The ceremony will commence at 2 P. NJ and
will be conducted by Rev. Richard Jungfer,
pastor of st. Johns Church, Parkville. At
the same time four of the recently elected
church council will be installed by the pastor.
After these ceremonies several new members
will be admitted to the church.
The holiday trade in the country stores is
good and this shows that there must be plenty
of cash to spare among the people.
The Sunday school at st. MichaePs Church
is preparing for its regular Christmas festival
to take place on Friday, Goth inst. The pas
tor is working theoretically for the success of
the affair. X.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Masonic Elections.-Ata stated communi-
cation of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, held in
the Temple at Towson, on Tuesday night the
following were elected officers for the ensuing
term Worshipful Master-E. Winthrop Bos-
ley Senior Warden-Warren S. Sepp Junior
Warden-E. Stanton Bosley Secretary
Thomas G. Bruff; Treasurer-William M.
Isaac; Tiler-Wiliam S. Dunphy.
On Thursday night Charity Masonic Lodge
of Parkton, n. c. R. R., elected the following
officers for the ensuing term Worshipful
Master-Charles NJ. Stack; Senior Warden
John NJ. Little; Junior Warden-George L.
Gilbert; Secretary-Frank A. Parrish; Treas
urer-Henry Wilhelm Senior Steward-Thos.
V. Richardson Tiler-John Il. Thompson /;
Junior Steward-1ohn T. Mays Chaplain
Rev Richard G.. Koontz.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

late hour on Saturday night last while Mrs.
Heinz, wife of Mr.. Hugh Heinz, truck far
mer who lives near the Parkville tollgate, on
the Hartford road, was returning from Balti-
more, where she had been to attend market,
she was stopped on the road by a man who
evidently intended to rob her. She screamed
loudly for help when the highwayman fired
two shots at her and then ran away. Both
shots took effect, one in the jaw of Mrs Heinz
and the other in the left side of her body, but
the wounds were only slight and Mrs. Heinz
was able to proceed to her home, near which
the affair occurred.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Retail Dealers Elect Ofhcers.-The Re-
tail Liquor Dealers Association of Baltimore
and elected the following officers for the en-
suing year President, Harry Bosley; first vice
president, Thomas Kenney; second vice presi-
dent, John Mulligan; recording-secretary
Henry M. Pollock financial secretary, James
G. Brown treasurer, Paul Hoffman (; sergeant
alarms, Thomas Healey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Maryland and Pennsylvania R. R. I'm
provements The Belair Times of last week
said the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Company is rapidly pushing to completion
the substantial Improvements to that road,
which have been in progress for the past six
months, and upon which an outlay of about
100000 is being made. The improvements
consist of Strengthening the roadbed between
Fallston and Baldwin stations and replacing
wooden bridges and trestles with steel bridges
and viaducts. The span across Overshot
branch is about completed and will be ready
to use in a few days. Trains were run over a
portion of the new road bed on Thursday for
the first time. The changes eliminate many
dangerous curves and give greater security to
the travelling public. The changes will tend
to popularize the road with many who have
been patronizing other roads when the dis
lance to reach them and the NJ. & p. was about
equal. Patrons of the road have long wished
for changes which are now being completed,
and it is not too much to say that they hearth
ly appreciated them. The NJ. & P. is doing a
large and profitable business in both the freight
and passenger departments. General Manager
Norris has also made warm friends of the
ladies by adding to his equipment four hand
some new passenger coaches which rival in
elegance and finish those of more pretentious
roads. Belair is hoping that among the new
improvements will be included modern pas
senger station for Belair, its principal station.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

IT'S queer that the shortage of cars for haul
ing coal always happens at the moment when
fuel becomes an imperative necessity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Eklo, 9th District.-Many of the county
roads in this district were pretty well blocked
by the snow and sleet of last week. The
free delivery carriers, in many instances, had
to cut their way through. If our road super
visors would only take enough interest in
their business at time like this they could
remedy the entire difficulty and thus prove to
the taxpayers that they are worthy of the po-
sitions to which they have been appointed
We had hope for a more scientific method of
working the county roads, after the Solons at
Annapolis had provided by legislative enact
ment for professional road maker; but alas
| fear we are doomed to disappointment. 1t
has been said there is no surer thing than taxes
(unless it be death,) and all the citizens are
willing to contribute their amount to the road
fund. Now, have they not the right to expect
judicious expenditure of their money? Re-
member taxpayers that we have our redress at
the polls-a place to remedy evils in all laws
that are made.
The wife of Mr.. Thomas N. Bull, who lived
near Corbett Station, 18th district was buried
at this place last Monday. She had been sick
for some months and was about 81 years of age.
Mr.. George w. Baker still continues quite
feeble, suffering from asthma and dropsy.
Mrs Wilhelm, wife of Capt. Henry Wilhelm
met with what might have been very serious
accident on Friday night 18th inst, but fortu-
nately for her no bones were broken. As she
was walking across the floor, arranging her
work in the dining-room her foot struck some
object which caused her to stumble and fall
against the cupboard, which she struck with
great force. AS Mrs. Wilhelm is quite stout
lady it was thought at first that she was badly
hurt, but her many friends will be glad to
learn that she is rapidly recovering.
AS Christmas is approaching very rapidly
we wish, Messrs. Editors, that it may be an
enjoyable one to you and your numerous
readers. S.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

White Hall, N. G. r. R.-The SUNDAY
school of the Presbyterian Church at this place
will hold its usual Christmas entertainment on
Wednesday, December 31st-New Years eve;
Judging from rehearsals which are being held
almost daily the cantata promises to be marx
ed success. Santa Claus will be very much ID
evidence to gladden. the hearts of the little
folks. Jack Frost and other members OF San
tas household will also be present. All are
asked to attend. Admission 10 cents
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Foster, of this place,
pleasantly entertained a number of their
friends on Wednesday evening at their home,
THE Terraces
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Black, of White Hall,
gave an informal tea to number OF their
friends on Thursday evening Of last week.
Miss Maud Elliott, who has been extremely
i'll for several weeks with typhoid fever,is now
improving slowly. Y. Q. X.
Getting in Training for the Of1ces.-The
Baltimore Herald of last Sunday had the fol-
lowing: "While it is perhaps a little early,
nevertheless Republican politics in Baltimore
county has commenced to simmer. Although
the election will not be held until next fall,
yet the grooming of the candidates is already
under way Particular attention is being
paid to the Office of States Attorney and
several aspirants are getting ready to shy their
nominating tiles into the ring. Among the
candidates mentioned for this office is Mr.
William II. Lawrence, rising young lawyer
OF High lanQt0WD DetJer known 10 MS ITleuuS
and constituents in that community as Billy
Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence is also known as
the mayor of Highlandtown' from the fact he
is a big factor in the social, commercial and
political life of that enterprising village on
the hill All classes, conditions and nation.
alities of Highlandtown seek the advice of
Billy in matters of moment pertaining to
the village wedding, christening or even
wake cannot be properly conducted without
the presence of Billy Lawrence.
There is another Richmond in the field for
the States Attorneyship in the person of John
S. Ensor, who it is said will be led out at the
proper time. There will also be a vacant
judgeship in the Third Circuit at that time,
when the term of Judge James D. Walters will
have expired. Mr.. Ensor, it is understood, is
an aspirant for this office Also and if he should
succeed in becoming the Republican candidate
for the judgeship Mr.. Lawrence would have
comparatively easy time in landing the nomi-
nation for States Attorney. The framing up
process is going on and the political pot, which
is now simmering, will begin to boil after the
holidays. Should Mr.. Lawrence be successful
in receiving the nomination it is safe to say
that he will make an aggressive campaign,
and the Democratic other fellow will have all
that he is looking for"
The writer of the above is not very we'll in
formed as to the judgeship. He should know
that the successor to Judge Waters must come
from Hartford county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Medical Association Meeting The reg
ular monthly meeting of the Baltimore Coun-
ty Medical Association was held Thursday af-
ternoon at Tracey's Hotel, Towson. DI.Joseph
e. Gichner, Of the University of Maryland,
read paper on Recent Work on Rheuma.
tism." showing the close association and rela-
ton between rheumatism and tonsilitis. Gases
of eccampsia were reported by Drs. Naylor,
Smart, Gichner, Massenburg, H. S. Jarrett and
William j. Todd. The new members proposed
were DR.. H. D. Lewis and Dr. r. Perry Car
II. Louis Naylor, were Drs. F. R. Rich, L.
Gibbons Smart, H. A. Naylor, A. A. Matthews,
Joseph E. Gichner, Marshall Price, William j
Todd, A. c. McCurdy, R. g. Massenburg and
Harry S. Jarrett.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Townsend-Mrs. Drucilla Townsend, Wild
ow of Edward A. Townsend, died Monday
afternoon at her home in Baltimore. She had
been an invalid for seven years. She was the
daughter of Joseph H. Shutch, who won con-
siderable fame during the Revolution and as
colonel in the War of 1872 Mrs. Townsend
was born on Carrolls Island, which property
has been in the possession of the family for
more than century She was a member of
the Methodist Church for more than so years.
She is survived by five children-Mrs. w. J.
Geisendaffer Mrs. M. ODea and Messrs. w.
e. Townsend, James p Townsend and Harry
G. Townsend.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Vigorous War on Diseased Trees.-At
the last meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Maryland Agricultural College State Ento-
mologist Quaintance and State Pathologist
Norton were authorized to select assistants in
the work of inspection, treatment and 1e-
moval of diseased trees or plants in the State
as in their judgment are necessary to carry out
the law. The names of such persons, and
their proposed pay are to be submitted to the
president of the college for his approval. Such
employees shall be designated as inspectors,
and endowed with all authority given them
under law relating to this subject. The ento-
mologist and pathologist were charged with
the enforcement of the law, and rigid rules
were laid down for enforcing the law in diff
ferent cases. Any abuse of the certificate
given nurserymen will be cause for its with
drawal.
Messrs. Charles A. Councilman and E. Git
tings Merryman, of Baltimore county, mem
bers of the Board, attended this meeting.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

In the Orphans Court.-The will of Jos.
Trainor, late of Washington, d. c., which was
admitted to probate on Tuesday, gives the sum
of $500 to the trustees of Reisterstown Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, which is to be invested
and the income to be applied toward the pas
tors salary. All the rest and residue of his
estate is given to Richard Bernard and Alfred
d. Bernard in trust for his brother, and they
are appointed executors and letters testament
tary were granted to them.
The will of Mrs. Mary Hoen, which was adj
mitted to probate, gives the sum of $3.50 to
Rev. William E. Bartlett, of st. AIMS Church,
of which sum $50 is to be expended for masses
All the rest and residue of her estate is given
to her children and grandchildren, and John
Hoen and Harry E. Parkhurst are named as
executors, and letters testamentary were grant
ed to them. Mrs. Hoen was the widow of
Henry Hoen.
The will of Henry Cronhardt was admitted
to probate on Tuesday. His entire estate is
bequeathed to his children and grandchildren.
The will of Mrs. Eva w. Baughman, pro-
bated the same day, leaves her estate to her
three children.
The will of Charles Akehurst, late of Mt
Washington, was admitted to probate on We'd
nesday. He bequeaths his property to his
widow and names her as executor, without
bond.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Charles
B. Taylor, late of Lutherville were granted to
his widow, Mrs. Anna M. Taylor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Railroad Company Executes a Mort
gage.-A letter from Westminster says: "a
mortgage for S25,O 900 from the Rockdaie Rail-
road Company to the York Trust Company of
York, Pa, to secure the payment of bonds
to that amount, has been placed on record in
the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for
Carroll county. The bonds are of the de-
with interest at per cent, redeemable in 1922,
or at any time after 1907, at the option of the
maker. The Rockdale Railroad Company,
which was incorporated July 81, 1902, under
the laws of this State, will build a railroad
from Hoffmanville, Baltimore county, to con-
meet with the Western Maryland Railroad, and
the mortgage applies to this road"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20


Aged Colored Men Dead.--William
Mack, a former slave of the late Richard
Johns, of Dover, 4th district, died at his home
near Shawan, Wednesday last, aged 81 years.
He drove the farm market wagon for Mr..
Johns and was implicitly trusted by him.
Mack is survived by three sons, two of whom
live in Towson, and three da lighters.
John Beard who was friend of Mack and
who had attended his funeral was found dead
in his bed at his home near Shawan. on Satur-
day morning. He was over so years of age and
is believed to have died of heart disease. For
some years Beard carried the mail between
Cockeysville and Shawan.
Another Barn Fire.-The barn on the
property of the National Fishing Shore, near
Turner's Station, 18th district, was burned
early on Monday morning last, causing a loss
estimated at $780, How the fire originated is
a mystery but is supposed to have been caused
by tramps sleeping in the building. Mr.
Christian Seifert lives on the farm.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-20

Mahorney.-Mrs. Mary A. Mahorney died
on Monday last at the home of her son, Mr..
Joseph Phipps, farm manager at Hampton,
near Towson, aged SO years. She was native
of England and witnessed the ceremonies at
tending the coronation of Queen Victoria.
The funeral took place on Wednesday after
noon and the interment was in Prospect Hill
Cemetery, Towson.