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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16

was built OF hewed logs, had a
very large fireplace IN the east end.
windows on the north and south
sides. The door was on the south.
Rev. Jno. M. Robinson did most
Of the preaching. The school
house not having sufficient room
for the congregation, those inter
ested built an arbor in Jacob s.
Johnston's pasture, in which the
school-house stood, about one hun-
dred and fifty yards southeast of
the school-house. The weather
becoming unsettled while the in
terest in the meeting was increas-
ing, the meeting was moved to the
residence of John T. M. Johnston,
mile farther southwest. Many
professed faith in Jesus. The old
est, William Harrington, more
than sixty, the youngest, Noah S.
j ohnston, ten years of age. The
baptizing was in April in branch
of Little Bonnie Femme creek. In
May, 1855, in the Grove near the
schOolhouse, was organized Bethel
Baptist church. DIR. David Doyle
was moderator, Rev. John NJ.
Robinson, secretary, with the fol-
lowing presbyters to assist: From
Little Bonnie Femme church
Thomas Beasley, Lewis Voolfolk,
David II. Hickman, VIM. Victor;
from Nashville church - Gilpin
futile, Israel Winfrey, Elijah
Ballenger, from Columbia Bap-
list church-Barnabas Baker aud
Robert IL. Smith. The following
persons then presented themselves:
Jacob s. Johnston. a deacon from
Bonnie Femme church, and his
wife, Paulina Payne Johnston;
John T. NJ. Johnston and wife,
Minerva f. Johnston, from Col
umbia church; also, John M.
Willis and wife Electra Willis,
from same church; Thomas Shirts
with letter from an Illinois
church; Lycurgus P. Hick-
am, COrnelia A. Hickam, William
Harrington. Mrs. Cynthia A. Har-
rington, Bette Harrington, Mrs.
Mary Sutton, Mrs. Nancy Irwin,
Roxann Berry, Mrs. Polly Hop
per, Isaac Wilson, HerndOn b.
Willis, Emarintha Willis, Emeline
Willis, Isabel Willis, Mary Boat
wright, Thomas Rucker, Eliza K.
Johnston, Noah S. Johnston, Mrs.
Jemima Fortney, Mrs. Mccoy.
These were recognized by the Beth
ell Baptist church. DR.. Doyle
said, Now, brethren, you need a
pastor; church without a pastor
is like hoe without handle-of
not much use"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16
"DRIFTWOOD.,'
How BoodIers Laid Plans
Whom They BIed.

st. Louis. July s. D. Ian
caster. a former st. Louis senator
who was better known IN politics
as Dark Lantern Dick " spent
an hour IN the grand jury room to
day repeating, it il said, a story
which he told Circuit Attorney
Folk ID his private Office + was
ia some respects the most complete
story that has been fold BY any 81
the witnesses. and ID places Dor
aered On confession tho Laneaa-
Ter refused TO admit any speciil
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16
lCH HIeT0BY- LESSON
BETHEL CHURCH.

During the month Of March,
1856, a meeting was held at Kick
DRY Grove schOeI-nouse, located
four miles south OF Columbia, on
the Providence road This house
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16

EtUWCA NlAo8aOAA Doye
Many years ego, to be specific,
80 years, Miss Cassidy Louis
vile invalid ,oflong standing, was
visited by Miss willard Of interna-
tional fame, and was told by the.
sick lady Of her mission. that Of
sending flowers to invalids and
'shut ms. {" Miss Willard was
ever ready TO take advantage of a
good suggestion for her work as
president Of the w. G. T. u, and
at once appointed Miss Cassidy
life superintendent Of this labor Of
love, and is known wherever the
sun and civilization shines as
mission Day." June 9th of each
year is the appointed day for this
mission, but owing to the floods
in Missouri at that time the occa-
sion was not celebrated until yes
terday, the 10th inst. The local
w. G. T. U. was ably assisted by
the Ladies Prayer Meeting and
King S Daughters, and held their
services in the beautiful lawn Of
Mr.. Orear, Promenade st. About
one hundred persons, many of
them very old, we're in attendance
aud from their radiant faces showed
the JOY this meeting afforded. One
of these mothers of our fathers
was ninety years old, and num-
Der almost as old who had nearly fin
ished their earthly journey, met,
probably for the last handshake and
exchange of greetings till they
meet in that land where they do
not grow old or suffer its cOnse-
quences. Divine favor was in
vOked by DR.. John Anderson; and
Mesdames Gibbs and Evans sang
that grand hymn, Saved by
Grace" composed by the blind
shut-in, Fanny Crosby, who has
made the world better by the writ
ing of more than five thousand
hymns, many of them the best ex
tant. That grand old hymn our
forefathers sang, How firm a
foundation. " was sung with a will
by the entire congregation, ably
assisted in all the songs by Master
Fonville with the cornet. Rev. Fl.
K. Truck made an excellent talk to
the old people in particular, and
also an admirable address was
made by Rev. Mr.. Cooke, the
Episcopal rector. A Bible lesson
by Mrs. A. Hughes, and a
concise history Of the
origin of the day was read by Mrs.
Anna Smith. Elegant refresh
ments in abundance were served,
and each person present and many
not present were presented with a
boquet of lovely flowers, accom-
panied by card bearing an appro-
pirate Scripture text.
Altogether the day was one new
err to be effaced from the memory
of those present till they meet in
the New Jerusalem. The proba-
bility is that the grim reaper will
ere the cycles of another year roll
round, remove to their reward a
majority of those in attendance
upon yesterdays meeting.
Mexico, Mo-, July II.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16

Miss Helen Gross is home from
bee studies at the Missouri Uni.
yersity. She leaves shortly to
take drawing and vocal music at
the Chicago University.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16
DHVID MOSES
THE POEM OF LIFE
IN THE FOOTPRINTS
OF PROVIDENCE.
BY tom BENTON.
COPYRIGHT 1903 By NOAH s. JOHNSTON,
PosToFFICE: ROUTE ,, LADDONIA, NO.
CHAP. Xv.-CHRIsTIAN EDUCA-
TION.


CHAP. Xv.-CHRIsTIAN EDUCA-
TIoN.
We have seen that the State
University was founded by Chris
tan men. It's presidents have
been men who feared God. In
early years the school was daily
opened with prayer and students
were required to answer the roll at
chapel exercises. The churches
were eager to enlist the students in
religious work and worship. March
10, 1856, the Baptists of Boone
county desiring to found a school
for girls, organized a stock com
pany, each share of one hundred
dollars emitting the holder to one
vote for curatOrs. The following
stock was taken at the first meet
ing: Moss Prewitt, $500; Eli NJ.
Bass, $500; David H. Hickman,
$500; James Harris, $500; r. G.
Branham, $500; VIM. T. Hick-
man, 5000; John T. NJ. Johnston,
5000; John w Harris, 5000; VIM.
G. Robnett. 5000; John Moss,
500; John NJ. Willis, 800;
VIM. Moseley, 800; Noah Flood,
800; Warren H. Woodson, 800;
Andrew H. Wright, 800; Taylor
Hughes, 800; N. w. Wilson,
800; John NJ. Robinson, 800;
James l.. Stephens, 800; Thadde-
MS B. Hickman, 800; Cornelia A.
Hickman, 800; j. P. Shropshire
and j. B. Link, 800; j. F. Baker
and VIVA. A. Harris, 500; Y. X.
Buckner, 800; John p. Thomas
and Robert I. Johnston, 800
On May 26, 1856, Warren
WOodson, Eli E. Bass, David II.
Hickman, Moss Prewitt, r. C..
Branham, James Harris, and
William Hickman were elected Gu
ratOrs, who selected David II.
Hickman, president, and Warren
Woodson, secretary. Congress
granted a charter under the name
of THE COLUMBIA FEMALE BAP-
list COLLEGE. VIM. r. ROthwell
was president the first year, when
he resigned to go to teach in VIM.
Jewell College. Jesse A. Hollis
succeeded in 1857 and had asso-
ciated with him X. X. Buckner,
who was also pastor of the Col
umbia Baptist church. John 7
Williams was next, then E. s.
Dulin followed in the presidency
During the administration of DR.
Dulin, in 1870, the General .AssO
citation of Missouri Baptists resum
ed the responsibility of the man
agement of the school and changed
the name to that Of Stephen
College, in recognition of the gift
of James l.. Stephens, who CAV
twenty thousand dollars for it
endowment. Prof. r. P. Rider
Rev. T. w. Barrett and Rev. ST
Taylor have given their time, tai
ent aud means to this school, tina
now stands the peer Of any of on
female colleges.
Christian College has simila
history John Augustus William
was one of its most talented pres
dents. He resigned to accept
similar work at Daughters Co
lege in Kentucky. Joseph Z
Rogers filed the position wit
much dignity. aud when the Mas
ter called him higher, others hay
kept the same high standard. Thel
schools have given Columbia Ii
title OF the Athens of Missouri
though Liberty, Mexico, and oil
err towns Of the State are rapid
developing great interest in high
education
CHURCH HIsT0BY LESSON 5.
BETHEL CHURcH
During the month Of Mare.
1856, a meeting was held at HicI
-, N,.r.ta cchaoI nouca lnoaf,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16
Homeseeker's ExcursIon.

HOmeSeekeE'S EXCURSION.
The Chicago & Alton Railway
will sell round trip tickets from
Mexico, Mo-, 10 certain points in
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas,
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indian
Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Ken
lucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Min
nesoto, Mississippi. Missouri, Ne
braska, New Mexico, North Caro-
lima, North Dakota, Tennessee,
Oklahoma. South Dakota, South
Carolina, Texas, Utah, Yirginia,
Wisconsin, Wyoming, at greatly
reduced rates.
Dates Of Sale; July z, 81;
August 4 10; Sept. j, Is, 1908.
For complete particulars, call
upon or address
I, NJ. Richards. ticket agent. at
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-16

The Hannibal Courier Post
says: T. Q. Wilson, who has the
contract for furnishing ties for the
short line which the Burlington is
building between Old Monroe and
Mexico, was in the city yesterday
and spent the day with his family.
He reports that the work on the
line is progressing favorably.
About three contractors are work
ing on 60 miles Of the road. BIZ.
Eby, of Ada, 1. T., formerly Of
Hannibal, is one Of the contrac-
tors. He is in charge Of the work
between Wellsyille and Mexico
Eight camps for his men have beer
established by him. There is 3
woman with a force Of 100 men
working on the line.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

Property TranSfersin baltimore County.
received for record in the Office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
Marius Riteert and wife sD to George w. Blizzard
Joseph Berger to John Schmidt and wife.
Augusta Wenzing and husband, OF the nrst part
Harry e. Goertz and Catherine D: Goertz, his
wife, of the second part; Rose e. Morrlson ana
Arthur W. Morrison, her husband of the third
part and Joseph A. GOertZ and Florence A.
Goertz. of the fourth part agreement to di-
vide real estate of late Fredericka Goertz.
Henry w. Fox, attorney, to Wayeriy b. a. 90.
H. J. Dugan trustee to Wesley French and wife.
Veronicka Wassold to Charles Schlafrer.
George L. Dorsey to Grant O. Stanspury.
Veronicka Wassold to Charles Scnlaner.
Sycamore P. B. & s. s. to Frank G. Turner.
Robert L. Whitehead to John w; Carr
Thos Welsh trustee, to G.. l.. Solomon and wire.
Same to Olof Nelson and wife.
George NJ. Herbert and wife to same.
Reister Russell, executor. ct al. to Marsnall W.
Harden and Clara e. Harden.
Chas. +. Smith and Anna Smith to Ellzapetn Y.
Smith.
Elizabeth c. Smith and husband to Anna Smith,
Edgar ]. Hoover and wife to Annie Landrigan.
]. r. Owens, trustee. eft al. to William Keir.
German-American Fire Insurance Co. to John
b. Stab and wife.
John b. Stab and wife to Alfred Selig.
o. F. H. Warner ct al. to Charles E. Eiicott.
]. L. Reifsnider to the Western Maryland Tide
water Railroad Company.
Roland Park Company to E. K. Ellicott
II. l.. Brun to Emma Golden.
y. IL. Wright anu WIG 10 ii. Il. wright.
J. H. Raspe, ST., and wife to John Siegrist
r. T. Paine, Jr.. ct ux. to Eliza Dunlop
The United Railways & Electric Co. of Balti-
more ct al to Michael Jenkins.
Michael Jenkins to M. Isabella Jenkins.
Michael jenkins and wife to j. w. Jenkins, Jr
]. H. Kemp and wife to Annie N. Vandever.
L. E. Snyder ct al to Mary Birmingham.
c. W. Hull and NJ. A. Hull to Gilbert ellis.
w. M. Plant to ]. J. Sullivan and wife.
]. ]. Ryan and wife to Monderville Fallin and
wife.
j. p Rock to ]. H. Reich
Frederick Waldmann and wife to John Wolberts
and wife.
J. NJ. Bennett to David Wright.
H. ]. Dugan, trustee, to ]. @. Distler Jr.
David Wright to ]. M. Merritt and wife.
David Wright to G. E. Reynolds and wife,
Victoria Sinclair to Mary A. Lee,
Joseph A. Hill to Carrie 7. Smith.
RoSalind Snyder hus. to Carrie Il. Smith.
VIM. Fl. Gemmill & wife to X. H. Hopkins W.T.
Albert IL. Callow to Antonio Mellin.
MORTGAGES.
G.. w. Blizzard and wife to Geo. G. Burgerding
$1,000.
John Schmidt and wife to Joseph Berger, $500.
Edward Jones and wife to Greenmount Mutual
b. A, $1,000.
Wesley French and wife to George ]. strickler
NJ: S. Todd and husband to Provident Savings
Bank, $4,000.
G.: E. Stansbury and wife to Patterson Park P.
L. B. A., 5000.
William Keir to Kater Vain, $780,
VIM. f. Pfeiffer & wife to Cromwell b. A 1920
j. ID. ODell, ct al. to H. P. M. L. s. B. A., 81 0sO
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13
ooneressman-Elect j. Fred. G. Talbot.


g Winchester in Baltimore Herald.
That picturesque old Bourbon, Mr.. ]. +. G.
Talbot, is a very busy man these days. he
always has more than one iron in the fire. but
this summer the number is largely increased
Mr.. Talbot has a ticket to nominate in Ball-
more county, and almost every day he may
be seen in town holding conferences with MS
lieutenants from various sections of the sur
rounding suburbs as to what must be done
later on. With his gray SLOUGH hat on the side
of his head every body knows him as he stops
on the corners or near the curbstones OF 81.
Paul or Fayette streets to talk with the county
politicians who congregate there preparatory
to taking lunch at one of the numerous eating
houses in the neighborhood. he is always
genial and always has hearty handshake for
everybody. His manner of greeting is most
unconventional and familiar, and Hello,
john" with the reply Hello, Fred is the
usual introduction to the conversation. His
chief Lieutenant, Walter r. Townsend, is gen.
orally not far of, and the two are often seen
together surrounded by a small crowd of
hearty looking politicians, whose every appear
ance denotes prosperity and satisfaction. Many
of them are county officeholders in town for
talk with 1.-THE old man."
Mr.. Talbot however, has other things to
occupy his attention at the present time. He
is attorney for those people whose land the
Western Maryland Railroad Company wishes
to use for the extension of its line to tidewater,
and this business takes up much of his time
for he wishes to secure as large sums in dam
ages for his clients as he possibly can. That
be is succeeding is evident from the verdicts
already found, and whatever may be thought
of the way the railroad company is being
treated Mr. Talbott's clients are not complain
ing as to the result. "What is a railway COM
pany, anyway, but a thing to be soaked ~
And they certainly are soaking the COM
pany in Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

THE LATE Thomas B. Reed, former Speaker
of the House of Representatives, according to
an official report filed in New York last week,
left a personal estate valued at S431 ,099 after
providing for the payment of debts and the
expenses of administration. The gross per-
sonaity amounted to 1929, 533, consisting
chiefly of stocks and securities. This seems
marvellous Mr.. Reed left Congress when 60
years old, poor In three years time he made
this fortune. Truly, he must have been a re-
markable man. Up to his entrance into New
York, where he went a professional stranger,
he had not made big name in the courts as
had Webster earlier and Conkling later But
in a very short time he could say with Cesar
-"Veni, vidi, vici''-"I came / saw, con.
quered." To make great name in public
life and leave great fortune by retiring to
private life is something remarkable in Ameri-
can history.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13
Mr.. Williams and the Governorship.
DoJos.. Ty,,,oo

The action of the Republicans of Hartford
county, last week, in requesting Hon. Steven
son A. Williams to allow his name to be pre-
scented to the Republican State convention for
the Gubernatorial nomination, has called
forth nothing but praise and admiration for
the man whom his ellow-countians would
honor. His eminent fitness for this high
office his absolute freedom from factionalism
and his great strength before the people
of all shades of political belief are fully recog
nized, and strongly emphasize the wisdom of
making him the standard-bearer Too often
men of high character and of distinguished
ability are debarred from filling high political
offices because they are possessed only of mod
crate means. The spontaneous and remarka-
BILE demand for Mr.. Williams as the man who
would make the ideal Governor, is at once
high tribute to his worth as a man, and to the
right mindedness of the men who compose the
rank and file of the party, who place fitness
above every other consideration. The people
of Hartford county are proud of their distin-
guished son, and il he is nominated for the
high Office of Governor of Maryland will show
beyond all question their appreciation of his
splendid worth by forgetting party differences
and sending him forth with a handsome
majority.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

In newspaper interview at Cumberland,
Md, few days ago Ex-Governor Lowndes
said: II do not know that will be candi-
date for the Republican nomination for Gov
ernor under any circumstances. have not
yet made up my mind. ] repeat what re-
Gently said in Baltimore: Under no circum-
stances would 1 enter into fight at the pri-
maries, no difference who the candidates may
be- whether Mr.. Williams or Gen. Thomas j.
Shryock. 1 think the party should nominate
men who will not only get the vote of the Re-
publican party, but who would commend
themselves to the independent voter"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13
TEAL ESTATE AND LOAN AGENCY.
LOANS NEG OTIATED on REAL ESTATE
Farms, Dwellings, Village Lots and all
kinds of Real Property Bought
and Sold.
LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers,
TOWSON, Md.

Real Estate Agents and brokers,
TOWSON, Md.
Have the following properties for sale:
No. IL, Several desirable Building Lots in Tow.
NO. So, A TRACT OF LAND in the 18th district.
containing $50 acres, 40 acres cleared, balance
has on it splendid growth of timber; near
Convention Station b. Il o. r. R.. and 3 miles
from Glenarn. NJ. G. r. r.
No. 90, Lot on turnpike, in Towsontown, i'm
proved by two-story frame house, containing
rooms and garrett with cellar; pump at door.
No. 1O3, Two-story and attic double frame dwell
ling on east Chesapeake avenue, near York
road ToWsontown lot $50 by 80 feet, in fee.
No. 121, FARM OF 244 ACRES. 10 miles from
Baltimore, miles from Finksburg Station, W.
NJ r. R.; frame house, tenant house, new bank
barn, log barn, with shedding; buildings in best
condition.
No. $50, A farm of about 325 Acres, on My
Lady's Manor, 10th district, within IL miles of
Monkton, N. G. r. R.; $50 acres cleared, balance
timber land large dwelling, barn and other out
buildings plenty of water andall kinds of fruit.
No. 10, About 17K Acres of unimproved land,
on road leading from Charles street avenue to
Ruxton, N. G. r. R., adjoining properties of Jas.
Boyce Chas. d. Fisher and others. 1t is within
4 of mile of Ruxton and TX miles to Wood
brook Station, M. G. R. R., with fine drives in all
directions.
No. 1877, Vacant Lot very desirable, on Della
ware avenue, Towsontown, about 70 by $50 feet,
nicely located; for sale cheap.
LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents.
Office of THE UNION. TOWsOn, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

ITHAs developed that Hon. Spencer C. Jones,
of Montgomery county, does not intend to let
Mr. Edwin Warfeld have it all his own way
in the matter of securing the Democratic NOM
ination for Governor this year. Mr.. Jones has
announced that he is a candidate and as he is
a successful politician and popular man in
his party Mr.. Warfield will have to get on a
fresh hustle to beat him,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

A SENSATION was created at the Maryland
Agricultural College, College Park. last week
Frederick county. Bser, who is 10 years of
age, is charged with stealing several articles
from the chemical laboratory. The accused
confessed his guilt and was released on $500
bail for his appearance at court his father be-
coming his bondsman.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

THE LOSSES by the recent unprecedented
floods in Kansas are much heavier than at first
estimated and it will be long time before the
State entirely RECEIVERS from this great misfor-
tune. In and about Kansas City the loss will
reach the enormous sum of sS,000000, while
many smaller towns lose from 100000 to
100000 each. The lowest estimate of the
damage done to crops in Kansas is 100000.
The railroads lost in freight alone from two to
three millions of dollars, to say nothing of the
damage caused by the washing away of bridges,
tracks, etc. Many people persisted but the loss
of life was not so great as might have been ex-
pected considering the magnitude of the food.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

THE ANNUAL conference of the Dunkard
Church was held this year at Bellefontaine,
Ohio. Among the decisions rendered was one
that no church shall be open for funeral of
lodge member unless members discard all re-
gala and dispense with ceremonies Welcom-
ing addresses are abolished and members of
standing committees must pay their own board
and lodging expenses, SO that there shall be
no greater favor extended them than to their
hrethren
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

THE KING AND QUEEN of Servia were assas-
snated on Thursday in the royal palace at Bel
grade, by Servian troops who were in revolt.
Two of the Queens brothers and five promi-
nent officials were also murdered. A new
King was at once declared and new govern
ment formed. The King had become very
unpopular and the people appear to approve
fbo oot of tho frcops
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

THE REPUBLICAN State convention of Ohio
nominated Col. Myron T. Herrick for Govern
or. He is man of high character and law
yer and business man Of much ability. The
convention unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolution I'VE commend President
Roosevelt's fidelity to duty, his adherence to
President McKinley's policies and his own ap-
proved ability in his high Office, showing him
in every way worthy of election by the people
to be their chief magistrate. We favor bis
nomination for President in 1904"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-13

In DESTRUCTION of property the floods in
eastern Kansas and western Missouri are
among the most serious that have occurred in
this country. The loss of life is not as heavy
as at first seemed probable, yet the record in
that respect is distressing one. This flood is
startling in its suddenness and its swiftness in
going beyond former highwater marks. Nei-
ther at Kansas City nor Topeka was such
visitation supposed to be within the limits of
the possible, and the crisis came with practi-
cally no warning.