The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-22

Sherwood, N. G. R. R.-A short time age
committee of citizens of this section of thu
county called upon the County Commissioners
and urged that an appropriation be made fol
the erection of new bridge over the stream
Just west of Sherwood Station. If they made
the improvement desired it would be necessary
to widen the bed of the stream and elevate the
bridge in order to get it out of the way Of
high water and thus make the crossing safe
at all times. Owing to the narrowness oil
the channel there in times of freshet the
water would overflow the road bed to the
depth of three or four feet, making it extreme
ly hazardous to attempt to cross, this condi-
ton of affairs often continuing for hours at q
| time. The Board saw the importance of the
Improvement, made an appropriation of 81, 900,
and the work is now in progress under the per-
sonal supervision of Road Commissioner Shep-
perd. 1t will no doubt be good job and O
credit to the county as we'll as to Mr.. Shep-
perd.
The County Commissioners also appropri-
ated 81 600 to be expended in Improvements
| to the Joppa road between Sherwood and Tow
son. This is very important thoroughfare
and is badly in need of dressing up.
The placing of electric lights along the Joppa
road near the overhead bridge at this place
was an improvement that is highly spoken of
by the people of this community. AS the
road is in use nearly all hours of the night
the change from darkness to light in danger
GUS place can be appreciated. The lights are
furnished by the Mt. Washington Electric
Light and Power Company and were put up
under the supervision of Mr.. Thomas w.
Offutt, manager.
Mr. and Mrs George G. wilkins, who spent
| over two months travelling abroad, returned
| to their summer home here on Tuesday. Mr..
Wilkins who occupies a highly important
position with the Pennsylvania r. X. Com
pany, was much in need of rest and was great
| ly benefited by the trip. They spent some
time in Paris with their son, Mr.. Harry Will
kins, who is temporary resident of that
gay city.
Corporal James H. Boyd who, as a member
of the U. s. Marine Corps, has been in South
America for the past three years, returned
with his ship and is stationed at the Boston
Navy Yard. AS soon practical after re-
turning to this country he obtained a two
weeks, leave and visited his parents at
this place. On Friday evening of last week
reception was given at his home in his honor
and large number of friends called to pay
their respects and to congratulate him upon
his safe return after his long cruise. Refresh
ments were served during the evening and the
affair was much enjoyed. Among the many
present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. Sweeny, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dohony, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hughes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs.
@. W. Schmidt, Mrs. Charles Hoffman, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Dey, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mulligan, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Vanhorn, Mrs
P. Rodgers, Mrs. Flanagan, Misses Nellie and
Gertrude Yeakle, Misses Ella, Margaret and
Luela Mulligan, Misses Blanche Chandler,
Mollie Fields, Ella Davis, Sallie Smith, Mar
garet Barrett, Elizabeth Lehan, Katie De-
muth, Annie Slade,. Mary Hughes. Agnes
Bannan, Agnes Schofeld, Maria Boyd, Mary
Rogers, Carrie Schmidt and Messrs Michael
Creaghan, VIM. Slade, John Fripger, William
and Edward Webb, Amos Bortner, Harry and
James Davis. Thomas Chandler, Samuel Morn
ingstar, Joshua Goodwin, VIM. Dey, Jr.,
George Mulligan, Jr., Joseph and Harry Boyd
and many others. T.
Belair Road, 18th District.--The Belair
Road Permanent Protective and Improvement
Association held its regular semi-monthly
meeting at Gardenville school house, last
Tuesday evening. The associations efforts to
have the school house reprinted inside and
out and have the grounds surrounding the
same improved in appearance and safety to
the pupils attending, have finally been rewar-
ded by the School Board having the painting
done and the association will now present bids
to the Board, through the trustees of the
school, to have the grounds improved, and we
trust that the Board will not hesitate in MAX
ing this very necessary repair. The meeting
nights of the association was changed from
the first and third Tuesday in each month to
one night in the month-the third Tuesday
This has been done so that we may have one
good large attendance every month Circulars
will be sent out by thesecretary to all residents
in the district requesting their attendance at
the next meeting-Tuesday evening, Septem-
Der 10Th, at o'clock. A resolution was adop-
ted and copy was sent to the Judge and Clerk
OF the Circuit Court, protesting against the
transfer of liquor license to Lizzie Cassidy, of
this district.
The Aid Society of Gatch's NJ. E. Church
will give a supper on Wednesday evening"
September 9th. This society is composed of
good, earnest workers and great things are
promised for that evening. Everybody is cor
daily invited to attend.
Mr.. Alexander Mccormick has been nomi-
mated on the Republican ticket for County
Commissioner, and MIR. John S. Biddison has
been placed on the Democratic ticket for State
Senator. They are both residents of the 18th
district. The writer is acquainted with these
gentlemen and feels that. in view of the opin-
ions he has heard expressed on every hand,
both will receive good support in this district
paFlhsef Is tie thPf tbs
vicinity has now been signed by everyone in
terested, and we are confident that when it
reaches the Postmaster General it will accom-
plish some good. The secretary of our I'M
provement Association will forward the petit
ton to Washington this week. X.
Fork, 18th District.-Some interest is be-
ing manifested in politics since the two con-
ventions were held in Towson and both tickets
are being more or less discussed Those Re-
publicans that have met with since last Non
day appear entirely satisfied with the results
of their convention, but l cannot say the same
undercurrent of dissatisfaction among them
and some do not hesitate to make threats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A Benson gave large
fishing party last Saturday on Bird river and
delightful day was spent in angling and in
various aquatic sports Two hearty meals
were partaken of on the shore and it was late
when the party returned, very tired but well
satisfied with the days results.
The ladies of Fork NJ. e. Church will hold
a lawn fete in the grove at Shirley Hall, on
Cat r1ox Arioyf A nrol
vitation is extended.
A surprise party was given on Monday night
last, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Foard, lower Long Green Valley, in honor of
Miss Ada Wroten, Of Baltimore, and Miss
Mamie Bevans, of Convention. 1t proved q
very enjoyable affair.
Mrs. Charles A. Benson, of Fork has had
as her guests the past week Misses Mary Ran
kin and Augusta Utermohl, of Baltimore.
Miss Ida B. Foard, daughter of Mr.. Albert
Foard, entertained number of her young
friends on Friday night of last week.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Miller, widow of A. A.
Miller, died at her home at Upper Falls on
Tuesday last from the effects of stroke of
paralysis, aged 70 years. She is survived by
ten children, one of her sons being John Mil
Ter, night Waterman at the Court House,
Towson. F.
Jacksonville and sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict-Mr. Valentine Bummel, who died at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. John B.
Koerner, on the 25th inst, was buried at st.
Johns Lutheran Church. near Sweet Air, on
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Lehman con-
Quoted the funeral services, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Feicke. The attendance was large. The
pall-bearers were Messrs. Conrad Burk, Jr.,
Lewis Hannibal, Henry Zinkhan Jacob Reuter-,
George Lintz and John Hitter. Mr.. Bummel,
who was SO years of age, was native Of Ger
many.
Mrs. James Jackson is entertaining several
friends from Baltimore.
Miss Mary Nelson, daughter of DR.. E. G.
Nelson, of Baltimore, is visiting Miss Bessie
Wilson, of Sweet Air.
The lawn fete held few days ago by the
ladies of Fairview M. E. Church South, for
the benefit of the new church, was gratifying
success.
The meeting of the Young Peoples c. E. at
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