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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27
Written expressly for The Baltimore County Union
and dedicdted 10 lis local c0rrespOndents.
THE CORRESPONDENTS COMPLAINT
BY REESE p. JAMES.

There amt nothin' happened yer lately
That Teller could write about.
Besides, I've been cooped up myself bit
And not had no chance to git out.
II heard my old lady talkin'
To our neighbor across the way.
And from what could ketch between them,
This is just part of their say:
1.-THE old brindle COW had the collie,
The roam mare sprained one o. her knees,
The sheep had got into the medder
And sneak stole new hive o. bees.
'Parson Jones had new suit las Sunday,
The fust for many day,
Which makes me feel glad for the Parson,
For reckon they've raised his pay.
"Dave Brown had touch of lumbago,
81 Cobb's gone and broke his left arm,
Hay Rube's place is going to ruin
Cause no one won't work on his farm.
"Sal Cornsilk's kids got the measles,
Jane Folders broke up with the humps,
Sam Crosstree's fightin' malarya,
And his old woman's down in the dumps.
1T has rained eight days out of seven,
Sos you couldn't work now if you'd choose
And that's why don't write you no letter,
For / can't find a blamed bit of news"
Md. June %, 1903.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

Carney, 18th District.-Mr. Theodore H
Rice, tollgate- keeper at the Emile gate on the
Hartford road, so long kept by the late John g.
Brendel, died on Saturday night last and was
buried in the cemetery at Hiss Church on
Tuesday. He had been sick for some time.
Before taking charge at the Emile gate Mr..
Rice had been for years keeper of the 9-mile
gate on the same road. The funeral was con-
Quoted by Rev. Frank r. Isaac. The pail
bearers were Messrs. William DeBaugh, Fred.
Wagner, VIM. Roberts, Fred. DeBaugh, Will.
bur Hartley and John Wagner. George w.
Grammer was funeral director.
Mrs. Burke, wife of Mr.. Joshua L.. Burke
of Tennessee, accompanied by her children is
with her mother, Mrs. Isabella Duncan neal
this place, and will spend the summer there
Mr.. Burke is expected later.
Mrs. John McLane, who has been sick for
two weeks, is improving under the care of DR..
H. T. Harrison.
St. Johns German Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Parkville, Hartford road, was the
scene of a largely attended wedding on We'd
Kempske, of Carney, was welded to the pas
tor of the church, Rev. Richard w. Jungfer.
The church was tastefully decorated with ferns
and cut flowers. An arch of ferns led from
the gate to the church door, and the bridal
couple stood under an immense floral bell.
The bride was given away by her brother, Mr..
Charles Kempske. Rev. H. Arlt, of Baltimore,
assisted by Rev. William Zeiler, of Stemmer's
Run, and Rev. Karl Buff, of Gardenville,
oficiated. The bride was gowned in Persian
lawn, trimmed in valenciennes lace and rib-
bon, with tulle veil, and carried Bride roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Kempske,
sister of the bride, was dressed in white, with
pink ribbon, and carried pink carnations
The bridesmaids, Misses Frieda Jungfer, Mary
Koppleman, Dorothy Kalbhenn and Molly
Vessel, carried bouquets ofsweet peas Misses
Hannah Bottom and Mary Max, nieces of the
bride, were flower girls. Messrs. George Fal-
ter and Henry C. Kahlbenn acted as ushers
A reception was held in the assembly room Of
the church after the ceremony. The couple
were the recipients of many handsome pres
ents, including an inlaid writing desk, pre-
scented by the Baltimore Pastoral Conference,
and an oak buffet, by the Ladies' Aid Society
of the church. Later the happy couple left
for trip North. Their future home will be at
Parkville.
Misses Rose and Edna Wisner are visiting
Mrs. Henry Fuller, of this place. j.
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Randallstown, I'd District.-On Sunday
last the Presbyterian Sunday school at this
place celebrated Children's day and the affair
was highly creditable to all concerned and
much enjoyed by a large audience. There
were addresses by Rev. ]: p: Wheeler and the
superintendent, Mr.. w. w. Russell A liberal
basket collection was taken at the close of the
exercises.
A double tournament and dance will take
place in Clagett's Grove on Wednesday, July
10Th, under the auspices of the Randallstown
Social Club. A day of much enjoyment is
promised.
The farmers of this section have been great
ly delayed with their work on account Of so
much wet weather and complaints are fire.
ouently heard. A day or two of sunshine and
they will be hard at it in the harvest fields.
Those returning from market last Saturday
night had difficulty in getting along on &C.
count of the intense darkness. One of our
neighbors drove over man on the Liberty
road and broke his arm and two ribs.
Our road commissioners are now giving
some attention to the roads, work that the
public will fully appreciate 5.
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Wesley Celebration.-The celebration of
the 200th anniversary of the birth of John
Wesley by the different branches Of the Meth
odst Church will commence this Saturday
afternoon, when rally of Sunday school
children will be held in Druid Hill Park, to be
addressed by Prof e. B. Prettyman and
Messrs. James E. Ingram and Daniel Baker.
DR.. J. w. Herring, State Comptroller, will pre-
side, and it is estimated 20, 900 children will be
present. On Sunday, at the request of the
committee having the celebration in charge,
sermons will be preached in all the Methodist
churches on the life of John Wesley. The
principal event of the celebration, however,
will take place on Monday evening, June 18th,
when monster mass-meeting will be held in
Music Hall. Mr.. Summerfeld Baldwin will
preside and addresses will be made by the fol-
lowing: Rev. Dr. T. H. Lewis president of
Western Maryland College, Wesley the
Scholar" Bishop A. Coke Smith, of the NJ: E.
Dr. Frank NJ. Bristol, of the M: E. Church.
Washington, 1.-THE Worlds Debt to Meth
odism." On Tuesday afternoon, June 3Oth a
Joint celebration will be held by the congrega-
lions of Towson and Hunts NJ. E. Churches,
under the Straw bridge tree in Kalmia Park,
near Ruxton. Revs. John r. Edwards and w.
w. Costin will have charge of the exercises
and addresses will be made by Rev. DR.. Don 5.
Colt. Rev. DIR. c. Herbert Richardson and Rev.
John NJ. Holmes, of the NJ. P. Church: Key.
Joel Brown, of Lutherville M. Z. Church,
will have charge of the opening exercises, and
at the conclusion of the addresses Rev. J. Il.
Straughn, of EPSON NJ. P. Church, ToWson,
will conduct a love feast. Towson M Il; ana
EPSON NJ P. Sunday schools will assemble at
the former church at one o'clock P. NJ. and
march in q body to the grounds. Stages VIII
run from Towson for the accommodation oil
those who prefer to ride, nominal sum Delng
charged for the same.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION.'


Tuesday. June 30, by Alfonso Won Wyszecki, as
signee at the Court House door, mill prop
erty in Frankintown, LIST district.
Monday, July 6. by Emil Budnitz, trustee, on the
premises, house and lot in Crowdersville,
18th district.
Monday, July 6, by Noah E. Offutt, assignee, on
the premises fee-simple property on Ingle-
side avenue. Catonsvile
Tuesday, July Z, by r. H. Bussey, attorney, at
the Court House door, a house and acres of
land at the junction of Falls and Black Rock
roads, 9Th district.
Tuesday, July IA, by VIM. S. Keech and w. Gill
Smith, attorneys. etc. at the Court House
door, q farm of 36 acres near Hoffmanville,
9th district
Monday, July 20. by William J. Garrett, attor-
ney, on the premises, the leasehold property
and improvements. known as No. 62l East
avenue, Highlandtown.
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JUNE BRIDES AND GRooMs.

CoLEMAN-JoNEs.-The marriage of Miss L.
Rose Jones, daughter of Mrs. NJ. E. Jones, who
lives near Cockeysville, and Mr.. Thomas
Campbell Coleman, of New York, took place
at noon last Saturday, at Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church, Baltimore. The rector.
Rev. Arthur Chiffon Powell, performed the
ceremony. The bride wore gown of white
accordion plated liberty silk and lace white
hat, and carried shower bouquet of lilies-of-
the-valley. She was given away by Mr. Ar
mold ElZey Waters The maid of honor and
only attendant of the bride was Miss Elizabeth
Ways, who wore white embroidered null over
pale green. MIR. Lindsay Coleman Spencer.
nephew of the groom, was his best man. The
ushers were Mr.. Summerfield Baldwin and
Mr.. G. Baker Clotworthy. A breakfast for
the members of the two families and few
intimate friends followed, after which Mr. and
Mrs. Coleman left on their wedding trip,
Later they will sail for Europe.
EvANs-LEBRUN.-Miss Madaine LeBrun,
daughter of Mr.. Joseph H. LeBrun, and Mr.
]. Howard Evans son of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Evans were married Thursday night at the
home of the brides parents, ODonnell and
Eleventh streets, Highlandtown, Rev. J. w.
Jones, pastor of the Memorial Presbyterian
Church, OBLIGATED. The bride carried white
carnations and was attired in gown of white
Persian lawn, trimmed with lace and ribbons.
The maid of honor was her sister, Miss Emma
j. LeBrun. Only the immediate relatives of
the young couple were present. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Evans left on a bridal
tour.
WooD-DoBBIN- Mamie E. Dobbin,
daughter or Mr.. Frank Dobbin, Of Willow
avenue, near the York road, was married
Wednesday night to Mr.. Edward ]. Wood, at
st. AIMS Church, York road. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John Graham. The
maid of honor was Miss Cassie Dobbin, sister
of the bride. The groom was attended by Mr..
Edward +. Mullen as best man. Music was
furnished by Professor Lnhard. There was
Mrs. Wood left for an extended trip North.
HooyER-W ILsoN.-The marriage of Miss
Sadie Elizabeth WILSON, daughter Or Mr.. ana
Mrs. Samuel Wilson, of Orangeville, Balti-
more county, to Mr.. Edward Elwood Hoover,
took place at the parsonage of Appold Metho-
dist Church. Monday afternoon. The cere-
mony was solemnized by the pastor of the
church, Rev. VIM. E. Bird. There were no
attendants.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

O
Will Contest the Award Of the Condem-
nation Jury.-Messrs. McComas, Gather &
Greenbaum, Boarman & Lindsay and Frank
l. Duncan, attorneys for the Western Mary
land and Tidewater Railroad Company, have
filed an appeal in the Circuit Court here from
the verdict of the jury summoned by Sheriff
Oeligrath to condemn land owned by the
South Baltimore Land Company in the 18th
district. The amount awarded was S79,S00.
The petition severely criticiseS the action of
the Jury and witnesses and employees of the
South Baltimore Land Company and gives the
following reasons for filing the appeal:
1. Because the damages allowed by the jury
are grossly excessive.
3. Because the damages allowed by the jury
exceeded any reasonable amount OF injury sus-
tanned by the owners of said property in the
taking of the same by the railroad company.
3. Because of the misconduct of the jury
| after they retired to consult on their verdict.
4. Because the jury, or some of the jurors,
| from q misapprehenSion OF their duties as
| Jurors, did not act upon their own conclusions
according to the best of their skill and judg-
ment of and upon matters submitted to them,
but adopted and acted upon the opinion Of
witnesses adduced before them by the owners
| of the land, and regulated their estimate and
assessment of damages in this case in accor
dance with the opinions so adopted and in dis.
regard of and contrary to their own conclusions
! and contrary to what they deemed right and
| proper.
s. Because certain members of the jury
were controlled in their judgment by persons
in the employ of the South Baltimore Com,
pany, who mingled with them and influenced
them in returning verdict grossly excessive Oh
the real value of the land described in the
| warrant.
6. Because certain false and improper state
ments were made to said jury by parties act
ing on behalf of said South Baltimore COM
pany intended to mislead the jury and to IN
duce them to bring in an excessive verdict;
T. Because, after the evidence was all IN
and the jury had retired to make up their YER
dict, certain matters were communicated 70
them which had no connection with the case
on trial and which were intended to influence
them in reaching an excessive verdict and DID,
in point of fact deceive and influence certain
members of the jury.
8. Because certain material evidence was
excluded in the trial Of said case by the ruling
of the Sheriff
g. Because the counsel for defendant in the
argument of the case stated to the jury matters
and things which had not been introduced ID
evidence and which were not proper to be re-
ferred to before said jury and which were In
tended to pervert and improperly influence
the judgment of said jury.
10. And for other reasons, to be mace
known at the hearing.
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Filed a Bill to Have Real Estate Sold
The Hubbard Fertilizer Company Of Baltimore
City, by Attorney Elmer ]. Cook, has filed
bill in the Circuit Court here against William
F. Hare and Mary E. Hare, executors under
the will of William II. Hare and Mary. +.
Hare, widow. William F. Hare, T. Milton
Hare Fife v. Hare and Harry Hare, being
the heirs at law Of William H. Hare. The bill
states that William 81. Hare died in January
last leaving valuable real estate in Baltimore
county, and that he was indebted to the Hub
bard Fertilizer Company and other persons at
the time of his death. 1t is alleged that his
personal estate is not sufficient to pay these
debts, and the bill asks that sufficient OF the
real estate be sold to pay them. The bill also
asks that the executors be compelled to give
an accounting of all the property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

Held to be a Mortgage.-On Monday
last Judge Burke passed an order in the case
of the trustees of Jessop Methodist Episcopal
Church against Charles w. Hull, directing
that deed held by Mr.. Hull for the church to
be considered as a mortgage, and referring the
matter to Mr.. William Grason, auditor of the
court. for a statement of the amount due to
Mr.. Hull. Under the ruling of the court Bal
timore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church regains possession Of the church prop
erty, which is situated in the Sth district about
two miles north of Cockeysville.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

Bank Deposit Cause of Suit.-Messrs:
Boarman & Lindsay, attorneys for Bernard
Fangman. have filed bill against Katie Lutz,
William Lutz and the Savings Bank Of Balti-
m ore for an injunction restraining Katie Lutz
from Withdrawing from the bank $2979.79
deposited there in the name of the plaintiff
and the defendant and restraining the bank
from paying the money to anyone until the
further order of the court.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

Orangeville, 18th District.-The quiet
and peace of our little town "set on a hill, !"
was invaded Friday night of last week by
some nocturnal visitors who came and took
away with them the contents of Mrs. Howard
Wright's hen house. Strange men were also
seen in the village on Sunday night and the
thought was that they were inspecting Mr.
Frank Starry's chicken yard, but Mr.. John
Brenneman saluted them with the contents of
a double-barrel gun. The men of the village
are determined to give anyone warm re-
ception unless they can give good account of
themselves hereafter. If the officer who gen.
orally passes through the place about 10 o clock
would make it about the hour of r. no doubt
business in Orangeville at IL o'clock at night.
There have been some changes in this village
of late. Mr.. Wells having relinquished house
keeping, has rented his residence at Ashland
avenue and Ninth street to Mrs. Hattie Bel
man, of Aberdeen, Md, and, with but one
exception, all the houses in the burg are
occupied.
Mr.. r. H. Hopkins has purchased the fine
home built by Mr.. VIM. H. Gemmel, the lat
ter having taken up his permanent residence
in Williamsport, Pa.
Mrs. NJ. A. Hopkins and Miss Kate Hopkins,
of Grange, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. 81. Hop
kins, on Ninth street, Orangeville.
Orangeville Sunday school will join in the
John Wesley celebration at Druid Hill Park,
Saturday afternoon, June 9th.
Mr.. Joseph Starky has returned home after
carrying off high honors from his school at
Charlotte Hall, st. Marys county, Md.
MIR. John Bryan, having position near
New York, contemplates moving his family
there in the near future. His property here is
for sale. OCCASIONALLY.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

How Regulation Baseballs are Made
In making league baseball a rubber mar
Bile an inch in diameter is covered Win
coarse yarn. Then winding machine gives IL
layer of four-ply blue yarn after which Il - y
soaked in cement solution and dried. his
process is repeated until the exact size is gained
the last two layers being finer yarn. Inc
ball is then ironed. 1t must weigh just five
ounces and measure exactly nine inches IN
circumference.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

Part of 1.-The Caves" Estate SoId.-Pat-
tison & Gahan, auctioneers, offered on the
premises on Wednesday afternoon, the proper.
ty known as The Caves estate, situated just
north of Green Spring Valley. The 1900
acres had been divided into fifty-one tracts
ranging in size from 10 to So acres. The fol-
lowing sales were made, twenty-five tracts,
containing an average of 80 acres each, remain
ing unsold:
Lot No. IL, which contains 81 acres and has
the old mansion and other buildings, was
started at $50 an acre. and was finally knocked
down 10 Mr. Edwin Warfield at SIPS an acre.
Mr.. Warfield also purchased lots IS and 36,
containing, respectively, "a and q acres, at $50
an acre, and lot 49, which contains % acres, at
S37. so an acre. He was the largest purchaser
at the sale.
Others who secured tracts were Mr.. J. H.
Preston, lot No. 46, of 38 acres, at S47.50 an
acre No. 81, of 35 acres, at S35 an acre; No.
80, of 80 acres, at $40 an acre No. 40, about %
acres, at $37 so an acre.
Mr.. John Gill, Jr.-No. IA, of 80 acres, at
800 per acre; No. Is, about % acres, at sos an
acre No. II, about 223 acres, at SAT so; No. IL.
about 10 acres. at $4750; No. 81, about 223
acres, $37 so an acre; No. %, about 80 acres, at
$37 so an acre.
containing 65 acres in all, at $40 an acre.
Mr.. John Phelps-Nos. 80 and a. contain
ing 81 acres, at $50 an acre.
Mr. Nelson Perin-No. 20, containing 20
acres, at $45 an acre.
Mr.. w. H. Howard-No. A, containing %
acres, at 49,. so an acre.
Mr.. James c. Miller-Nos. AZ and 43, con-
tanning about 43 acres, at S35 an acre.
DIR. L. A. Monmonier-No. 38, containing 81
acres, at $40 per acre.
Mr.. Summerfield Baldwin, No. A. about Ii
acres at $40 per acre No. 40, about 33 acres,
at $50 an acre.
The Caves Valley Farms Company owns the
property and the sale was under the direction
of Messrs. Gill & Preston, attorneys. Mr.
William H. Gahan, of the auctioneering firm,
personally conducted the sale.
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Sold at Private Sale.-Mr. William Cor
such. trustee, has sold at private sale what is
known as the Hunt property, situated at
Unionvlle, 18th district, to Mr.. Joshua Jessop
for 81, 900 The place contains 10 acres and is
improved by an 8-room frame dwelling, bank
barn. corn house and other outbuildings. Mr..
Jessop, the purchaser, is a member Of the
Unionville firm of Slade Bros. & Co.
Circuit Court.-Herman L. CRUDE, use OF
Robert II. Smith, trustee vs. William L.
Robinson, verdict for plaintiff for 81 200.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

WAsHINGroN, juno 10.-The Postoffice Depart
ment announced today that July 4th next will
be complete holiday for all the rural free
delivery carriers in the country.
In order to have THE UNION delivered next
week we will have to print it on Thursday after
noon, SO as to send it by the rural carriers on
Friday morning, July Sd. Correspondents and
advertisers will please send in their favors so as
to reach this office not later than Wednesday
night or Thursday morning.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-27

Eklo, 9th District.-The Sunday school of
Middetown M. E. Church held its Children's
interesting program was much enjoyed by a
large audience. The exercises opened with
singing by the choir, followed by prayer by
Rev. Nathan Rigdon, junior pastor of Partition
Circuit. The choir, which was led by Prof:
Charles Eaton, of Shrewsbury, was composed
of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs Harvey Nonemaker, Mrs. Harvey Alban,
Misses Effie Amos, Gertrude Gemmill, Bette
Gemmil and Ethel Houseman, and Messrs
Edward Morris, John Gore, Vinton Cross and
Oscar Miller. Miss Maud Miller was organist.
Those who recited were Misses Carrie, Eta
Margie and Marie Copenhaver, Gertrude Gem
mill, Goldia Pearce, Nettie Shaver, Lettie
Duncan, Hattie and Julia Shauck, Martha
Wilhelm and Master Frank Shauck.
The collection was taken up by four girls
Misses Rosa Kidd, Carrie Copenhaver, Ger
trude Gemmill and Nettie Shaver.
Mr.. Charles S. Kidd is superintendent of
the school. H.
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Perry Hall, 18th District.--Mr. John
Cook, who was just in the prime of life and
weighed $50 pounds, died on Saturday last
He was the only son of the late Herman Cook,
Camp Chapel and another part of the Perry
Hall estate. The funeral took place on Tues
day morning and the interment was at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church.
Mr.. John Vogt has lately had all his build
ings repainted and otherwise improved and
the whole now presents very attractive APP
pearance. His property is located opposite
Perry Hall postotfice.
One of our energetic gardeners who raises
many strawberries, went to town with load
of them about two weeks ago. While in
Broadway Market a fellow came along and
asked the price of his berries by the crate. He
was told when he said he would take two
crates and gave directions to have them sent
to the home of we'll known minister where
he should call for his money. The grower
said he could send but one crate, but gave the
man So in cash to buy the other one elsewhere.
After the market was over the countryman
called at the parsonage for his money, when
the parson said he had sent no one for berries
and knew nothing about the transaction. So
the countryman not only lost his berries, but
also the So be gave the sharper with which to
Dir. II. L. Harrlsoh and Dr. john .. Green
have lately had a good many patients in this
neighborhood.
Mr. j. Howard Fox, a student at st. John s
College, Annapolis, has gone to Northield,
Mass, as a delegate to the Y. M. G. A. conven-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Baker and son, OF
Londonderry, Pa, are visiting Mr.. L. w. Baker,
principal of the public school at this place.
While returning from this place few days
ago two men from Convention met James Ca
noles on the road. An alteration ensued and
one of the men fired at Mr.. Candles. Fortu-
nately the shot did not take effect. No arrests
have been made.
The public school at this place will close for
the summer holiday on the 26th inst. K.