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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

The Good Roads Movement.-A letter
from Bear says: 1.-The Deer Creek Farmers
Club has issued invitations to all the farmers
clubs and road organizations in the State to
attend convention of farmers clubs and road
organizations, to be held in the hall of the
Young Mems Christian Association, Balti-
more Monday, December 2Sth, at 10.3 0A.M.
1.-The purpose of this convention is to con-
slider what oyster and road legislation in the
interest of the citizens of the State, and espe-
cially the farmers of the State, ought to be
presented to and pressed before the Legislature:
Among the measures which will be called
to the attention of the convention will be the
bills known as the Haman Oyster bill and the
Hannah Road bill and the bill known generally
as the Shoemaker bill. which was prepared by
a committee of which Gen. L. Allison Wilmer
was the chairman.
I'm view of the importance of this legsla-
ton to the agricultural sections of the State,
farmers clubs are requested to send as many
delegates as may be convenient to represent
them at the meeting.
Mr. Haman will explain his bills at the
convention and Messrs s. NJ. Shoemaker and
w. w. Crosby, of Baltimore county, will ex-
plain the Shoemaker Road bill.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Report of the County School Examiner.
Prof. A. s. Cook, school examiner for Balti-
more county, has issued his report for the year
ended July 31st. 1t contains much valuable
information and shows an advancement in the
English and geography standards. 1t suggests
the increase OF systematic work il drawing,
vocal music physical culture and construction
in all schools having four teachers or more.
1t highly disapproves of concert Rotations in
the schools. The Board commends the plant,
ing of trees and shrubbery about the school
premises and vines on the building and fences
The report shows total expenditure OF
$3.50, 767. 83. About fourth of this-S62, $40. n
went for buildings, repairs, furniture. inter-
est and indebtedness paid. This makes the
minimum running expenses $226, 918.06.
The average number of pupils enrolled dur
ing the year was IA, 6O7, which makes the aver
age cost per pupil 1883.
Accompanying the report is a little pam
phet containing the address made by Judge n.
Charles Burke to the school children of Balti.
more county May l, 1903, at the reception Of
the Spanish gun at Towson. 1t is entitled
"Tbe Mission of the American Republic and
How You May Help in Its Realization"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Monkton, N. c. r. R.-Mr. GreenbuTy p.
Shepperd, of this place, died on Wednesday
morning, after an illness of three months
from consumption. He secured the position
of rural free delivery carrier last September
but was compelled to give it up on account Of
his health. Deceased was in the 18th year of
his age and son of Mr.. James A. Shepperd.
He is survived by four brothers and two Sis
tiers. Mr.. Shepperd will be much missed in
the community as he was well known and
highly respected.
Mr.. Charles Everhart, who is clerk for his
brother, Mr. George P. Everhart, who keeps
large store at this place. was taken Suddenly
sick few days ago and DR.. T. Ross Payne was
called to attend him. He has improved and
is now at his home, Manchester, Carroll coun-
ty, taking a much needed rest. He is much
missed by his many friends here and it is hoped
he may be speedily restored to health. During
the absence of Mr.. Everhart Mr. Charles
Campbell, of Baltimore, is filling his place.
On account of the slippery condition of the
ground last Saturday morning Mrs. Warner,
widow of Rev. George K Warner, of st.
James P &c Church. Ny Eady's Manor, who
came here to take train for Baltimore, fell
and, as she at first supposed, sprained her wrist.
She proceeded on her way and upon consult
ing a surgeon in the city it was found that a
bone of the wrist had been broken. She re-
turned to her home the same day accompanied
by her son, Mr.. Walter B. Warner. S.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19
Complained That His Congregation Was

Complained That His Congregation Was
Not Cordial.-The minister referred to in the
following item is native OF Baltimore county
and a son of the late Lewis Dawson, of the 4th
district .Rev William Vincent Dawson.
formerly connected with ST. PauPs Parish OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore.
has decided to leave Plainfield, n. J. where he
went after leaving Baltimore. The vestry Of
st. Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church of
Plainfeld, of which Mr.. Dawson has been
rector for the past two years, recently held a
meeting and decided to accept Mr.: Dawsons
resignation. Mr. Dawson gave as his reasons
stav in Plainfeld he has not received six calls
from the townsfolk, and that the members of
his congregation had not treated him in cor
dial manner. The parishioners, on the other
hand, take exception to Mr.. Dawsons charges.
Mr.. Dawson has accepted a call to st. Pauls
Church, Elk Rapids, Mich, and will take
charge of that parish before the first Of the
year"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Bill for Partition of Property d.
G. Mcintosh attorney for Mr.. Robert 5. Corse
and Others, has filed bill of complaint in the
Circuit Court here against John H. Campbell
and Others The object of the suit is to have
sold 200 acres of land of which the late Will
liam Corse was possessed at the time of his
death. 1t is alleged that the parties to the bill
are the only persons in interest, and that it
would be to their advantage to have the land
sold, as it cannot be partitioned without loss;
The land is located in the 18th district and
was left by William Corse to Mrs. Deoora
Co-se, his widow, during her life, and then to
their children. Mrs. Corse died in 1892 and
the parties to the bill are her children and de-
scendants.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Eklo, 9Th District.-Winter has come to
stay and it might be well for our almanac
makers to change the date of its advent.
The leading industries with the most of our
people at present are saving wood, threshing
grain with the fail, and some, who failed to
get their corn husked before the cold weather,
are now pulling it aud hauling it into their
barns.
Our public school is prospecting under the
management of Prof. Baker.
Mr.. Isaac Shaver spent last Saturday in
Towson attending to important business.
Mr.. William ]. Oeligrath, ex-sherifflof Balti-
more county, is happily ensconsed al Bell View,
his beautiful home in this village
Mr.. r. n. Trabert is the champion raiser of
heavy weght hogs in this section.
Mr.. Johnsey H. Baker, butcher, has sold out
his route and equipment to Mr.. Zachariah AL
han, who will conduct the business at Mary
land Line.
Miss Nora Young has gone to Baltimore to
spend the holidays.
Mr.. H. G.. Shaver of Baltimore, was the
guest of his parents, at Pleasant Hill, last Sun
day.
The Sunday school of Pine Grove Church
will give an entertainment on Christmas eve.
Turkeys in this section are rather scarce and
the substitute of duck, goose or chicken will
be the consequence with many of us on Christ
mas day. SENEx.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Upton and McGregor Sentenced-They
Take an Appeal.-C. Ellsworth Upton, Of
Baltimore county, and Thomas w. McGregor,
of Washington, convicted in the United States
District Court of conspiring to defraud the
Government in connection with contract for
supplying the Postoffice Department with
pouches, were each sentenced by Judge Morris
on Saturday to two years in the Maryland
Penitentiary and to pay fire of $1,000.
The sentence was imposed after the court
had overruled the motion for new trial of
the case. The operation of the sentence was
suspended by notice of an appeal to the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals. Pending the
appeal Upton and McGregor were released upon
renewing their bail of $4,000 each.
The motion for new trial was argued by
William S. Bryan, Jr., for the defense, and
for the Government by District Attorney Ohm
C. Rose, Assistant District Attorney Morris A.
Soper and Mr.. Charles J. Bonaparte, special
counsel for the Government in the postoffice
cases.
The ground on which new trial was asked
was that Judge Morris erred in. interrupting
Mr.. Bryan while addressing the jury and tell
ing the jury that the law presumes in crimi-
nal case that man intends the ordinary con-
sequences of his acts. Mr.. Bryan was arguing
to the jury that it is for the jury to find cor
rupt motive.
Mr. Rose moved for the imposition of sem
tence as soon as the court had refused a new
trial. Mr.. Bryan and A. E. L. Leckie, Of
Washington, also counsel for the defense,
asked for clemency in the case, as Upton and
McGregor have families dependent upon them.
In imposing sentence Judge Morris said:
II have listened with appreciation to the
suggestions of counsel for the prisoners in fix
ing their punishment. The circumstances
surrounding the prisoners are truly sorrowful
and tragic.
"There are two purposes in the prosecution
and punishment of those who are convicted of
crimes. One is the correction of the individu-
al offender, the other is the deterrent effect
upon others who may be under temptation to
commit like offenses,
I'm respect to this last purpose it is the duty
of the court in this case to express by the pun
ishment imposed the enormity of the offense
the Government and sworn to protect it, de-
wise or lend their aid to schemes to defraud it"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19
THE DEATH RECORD.

Knox-Mrs. Sophia C. Knox, wife of Mr.
Julius w. Knox, died of pneumonia at her
home at Lauraville Hartford road, on Tuesday
last, aged 81 years. She was daughter of the
late Frederick Reuter- and was married to Mr..
Knox on the 2lst of July, 1861. She was one
of the founders and an active member of the
Lutheran Church at Lauraville. Mrs. Knox
leaves five children-Lous p, Charles f.,
William J. and Misses Theresa and Hazel G.
Knox. Ex-Commissioner Charles H. Knox is
a brother-in-law of the deceased The funeral
took place on Thursday. Rev. F. S. Lehman,
of Grace Church, conducted the services. The
pail bearers were nephews of The deceased
Messrs. John Knox, Chester Knox, Charles
Meister, Edward Mester, Charles Hessler and
John Rentz. Interment in Baltimore Gene
terry.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Farm Buildings Burned.-On Saturday
evening last large barrack on the Burnside
estate of Mr.. Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, near
Stevenson, Green Spring Valley was destroyed
by fire. There was some hay and fodder in
the building at the time. The loss was about
81, 900 and is covered by insurance. II is not
known what caused the fire as no one was
thought 10 be about the building at the time.
Early on Sunday evening last the barn on
the farm of MIR. John Roster. in the 18th dis
trict, with most of its contents. was burned.
The live stock was saved. 1t is not known
what caused the fire. Loss partially covered
by insurance.
Ladies' Auxiliary Elects Ofhcers.-At
the last meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company, of
Hamilton, Hartford road, the following officers
were elected for one year: President. Mrs. c.
P. Amendt vice president. Mrs. John NJ.
Ramming secretary. Mrs. Thomas Griffith;
treasurer, Mrs. Fred Link. The ladies will
give a masquerade dance to the members of
the fire company some time in January next.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

A Big Walnut LOg.-The BeIair 11EgaS OF
last week said "a walnut log cut ON the
Homestead Farm, the property of Mr.. w. w.
Bradford, near Belair, attracted much atten-
ton as it was being hauled to the railroad sta
ton on Monday evening. The team was COM
posed of eight horses belonging to Messrs.
Webster Coale, William Adams and r. Lee
Magness The log weighed nearly six tons,
and after being trimmed was five feet in di-
ameter and solid to the CORE A rough calcu-
lation showed that it contained over 800 feet
of inch lumber and was worth $3.50 in the
rough. 1t will be shipped y Germany and
there manufactured into fine articles of furni-
ture; then the finished articles will probably
be imported again to this country and sold at
own manufacturers cannot do this class of
work within our own borders and thus
save neat sum of money for the final pur-
chasers who, in the end, will have to bear all
of the expense"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNIUN."
Monday, December 81. by James ]. Lindsay, at
torney, on the premises, lot and improve
ments No. 4l6 S. Clinton street, Canton.
the John otto farm near Gardenville, stock,
wagons, farm implements, etc.
Wednesday, December 30, by Anthony s. NADIA
~ on White avenue, near Hamilton, Har-
ford road, stock, wagons, implements, etc.
Monday, January II, by Samuel REGISTER, attor-
ney for the owner. on the premises, farm
of so acres near Sparks Station, N. g. X. r..
Tuesday, January IL, by Robert II. Smith and
Thomas Hughes, trustees, at the door of the
Court House. farm of 1874 acres near Ow-
ings' Mills, w. NJ. k. r.
Thursday. January IA, by Joshua N. Gill, mort
Qa0ee, on the premises, three contiguous
tracts of land on the road leading from st.
Johns Church to Fairview, 4th district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Heavy Damages Claimed,-Mr Elmer
J. Cook, attorney for Mrs. Lena Cheno-
with and her infant daughter, Florence, on
Monday filed suit in the Circuit Court here
in which damages in the sum of $4,000 are
claimed from the Northern Central Railway
Company. The plaintiff claims that her hus-
band, William G. Chenowith who was a fire.
man in the employ of the company, lost his
life by the explosion of the boiler of his en-
CINE near Timonium several months ago. 1t
is alleged that the boiler was defective, thus
causing the accident.
Messrs. Robert H. Bussey and John Grason
attorneys for Franklin P. Newcomer, have
brought suit in the Circuit Court here against
the Northern Central Railway Company for
$4,000 damages for alleged assault and false
arrest. The declaration states that while the
plaintiff was passenger on one of the cars of
the defendant he was assaulted by the agents
of the company, and that after he had alighted
from the train at Cockeysvlle was again as
saulted and arrested and handcuffed and taken
to Parkton, where he was detained in the Gus.
tody of a detective some hours.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Shepperd.-Mr. Greenbury 2. Shepperd,
rural free delivery carrier at Monkton, n C.
R. R., died of consumption on Wednesday
last, aged % years. He was son of Mr..
James A. Shepherd and was unmarried. The
funeral took place at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, Texas, ON Friday morning.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19
DEATHS.

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Work of the Orphans Court--In the
Orphans Court this week letters were granted
as follows:
On the personal estate of August Fehte to
John Krumholtz administrator.
On the personal estate of Edward Volker to
Elizabeth NJ. Volker, executrix.
On the personal estate of Madison L. Day to
Wellington o. Day, administrator.
On the personal estate of Anna r. Hughes
to Alexander Hughes, administrator.
On the personal estate of Charles Syfer to
Samuel Il. Monroe, executor.
On the personal estate of Jane HONG to
Max;Honig, administrator.
To Proceed Against Property Owners.
City Solicitor Bruce, of Baltimore, this week
directed Assistant City Solicitor Richie to
enter suit against all property owners main
tanning conditions likely to pollute the water
supply. "If don't do anything else," said
Mr. Bruce, II am going to prevent pollution
of our water supply. l am told it is terrible
at times and responsible for much of our ty.
phoid fever. Suits will be brought against all
contaminators at Lake Roland and on the
Gunpowder without fear or favor. have
also written TO the Water Board stating my
willingness to cooperate to the extent of my
power"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Patents Tor Islands IN the GunpoWder.
"A few days ago there were left for record in
the Clerks office at Towson two patents from
the State of Maryland to Samuel T. Ede, Jr:,
more, for two islands which have formed in
the Gunpowder river partly in Baltimore
county and partly in Hartford county. The
land IS designated in the patents as 'Edel's
Island No. II and "Edel's Island No. 2" the
the latter 81 acres roods and s perches.
These islands were formed by the washings
from the various farms bordering on the Gun
powder river, and are in high state of culti-
walton.
The islands were obtained from the State by
making application to the Land Office for a
special warrant and having the properties sur
veyed and certificate thereof returned to the
Land Office and compromising with the State
for the value thereof as fixed by the official
making the survey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

An Unfortunate Family.-Dr. James +.
H. Gorsuch, sanitary officer for the 18th dis
trict, on Wednesday called the attention of the
County Commissioners to the destitute condi-
ton of an Austrian family in that district
named Degenhardt. The death of Mary De-
genhardt, the mother, DR.. Gorsuch said, was
caused by want of proper food. Alvina, her
daughter. he said is insane. Her other daugh:
ter Kate is sick and her two sons, Felix and
Francis, are i'll and unable to work. DR.. Cor
such states that he attended the family. The
County Commissioners contributed $40 for
their relief The members of the family re-
fused to be separated, it being the wish of
their father that they should remain together.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Winks-The funeral of Mr.. Harry w.
Winks, who died on the 10th inst, at his home
on the Hartford road, took place last Sunday
at Hiss NJ. E. Church. The services were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank r. Isaac.
Interment in the cemetery adjoining the
church The pall-bearers were DIR. VIM. T.
Whiteford and Messrs. ]. s. Reese Shankin,
William Thomas, Harry German, John Golfer
and William German. Funeral director,
George W. Grammer
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-12-19

Mettam.-Mr. Samuel 3. Mettam, Tor many
years justice of the peace and auctioneer at
Pikesville, Baltimore county, died at his home
in Baltimore, on Wednesday last, aged 78years.
He was native of England and was son of
Rev. Joseph Mettam, minister of the Baptist
Church. Mr.. Mettam was twice married. His
first wife was Miss Wilhelmina Ford, who
died q years ago. His second was Miss Jennie
D. Harryman, daughter of tie late Amos A.
Harryman, of Reisterstow n who survives him.
He also left two sons by his first wife (Messrs.
Joseph T. and Harry A. Mettam) and four
daughters by the second misses Virginia D.,
Eulia H. Ruth B. and Ann Howard Mettam.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
A Most Liberal Offer.

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The Iowa Homestead is the great ag-
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

When the record of this congress is
made up it will be found that it has
done more in attempting to control
trusts than had been done altogether
before. The new department which ii
created, the department of Commerce
and Labor, has as one of its princi-
pal duties the investigation into the
business of corporations doing inter-
state business and the publication OF
such parts of their business as the
president shall direct to be published.
This is something the trusts contended
against. They think it is no business
of the public how they run their bust
ness or how much money they make.
Congress thinks it is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
The Character Scared Him

David Garrick had a brother In the
country who was an idolatrous admir-
er of his genius. A rich neighbor, a
grocer, being about to visit London,
this brother insisted on his taking a
letter Of introduction to the actor. Not
being able to make up his mind to visit
the great man the first day, the grocer
went to the play in the evening and
saw Garrick in "Abel Drugger." On
his return to the country the brother
eagerly inquired respecting the visit
he had been so anxious to bring about.
"Why, Mr.. Garrick," said the good
man, II am sorry to hurt your feelings,
but there's your letter. I did not
choose to deliver it. happened to see
him when he did not know me, and I
saw that he was such a dirty, low
lived fellow that did not like to have
anything to do with him."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26

There are good many who are in
terestedly listening to hear some indi-
cation from Stuart as to whether Hon.
John Herriott will be a candidate for
denomination for lieutenant governor.
AS he was loath to accept it two years
ago the question is whether he will
desire it now. The position may have
some pretty big possibilities in it for
the next term and that is why some
men are ready to accept Mr.. Herriott's
Discrimination for the Office two years
ago as holding good now. He may
have changed his mind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-26
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