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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Fork, 18th District.-The annual reunion
of the five Sunday schools of Long Green Cir
cult NJ. e. Church, will be held on Wednes-
day, August 9Th, in the grove of Mr.. J. w. b.
Clayton, at Fork. The schools will march to
the grounds about 10 A. M, headed by Long
Green Cornet Band. Mr.. James l.. Norwood
will be chief marshal. Invitations have been
extended to twelve Sunday schools Of other
denominations to be present and enjoy the day.
The Ladies' Mite Society of Fork M. e.
Church will hold measuring party, Literary
entertainment and treat at Shirley Hall, Sat
urday evening, August Sth: Ice-cream and
cake will be given away. The cost of admis'
sion will be according to ones weight.
A large fishing party from this neighbor-
hood spent last Saturday at Bowerman's shore,
on Bird river The day was very pleasantly
spent and nothing occurred to mar the enjoy
ment.
Miss Lossie Bosley, of Baltimore, is visiting
Miss Eleanor Wright, daughter of Mr.. W. o.
B. Wright, of this neighborhood. Mis-:
Wright gave party on Monday night in bel
honor and very pleasantly entertained a large
number of youIg folks.
An infatuated bull came very near killing
Mr.. Samuel Watkins, of Baldwin, few day:
ago. The escape was a narrow one and Mr.
| Watkins will not forget the experience very
| soon. Cor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Handy at the Targets.-An exciting target
race was shot at the Green Spring Valley Hunt
Club Kennels last Saturday afternoon by
Messrs. George B. Mordecai and Thomas B.
Harrison. 1t was won by Mr.. Mordecai, who
broke SO targets, while Mr.. Harrison scored so.
Each man shot at 100 from the 16-yard mark.
tions were three traps to be used and the tar
gets to be thrown from unknown traps at I'M
known angles. As the score shows, the race
was close one. Mr.. Horace W. White was
the referee In the evening the cup was prop
erly christened and amuscale was given at the
Kennels.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Killed In a Runaway Accident.-Capt.
Thomas G. Forwood, well known business
man of Belair, died on Wednesday afternoon
from the effects of an accident On Thursday
evening of last week he was driving near his
home when one of the front wheels struck a
large stone, causing the axle to snap off. The
horse started to run and Capt. Forwood was
thrown out upon his head sustaining injuries
that caused his death as stated. He never re-
gained consciousness after the accident. Capt.
Forwood was Al years of age and unmarried.
He was a son of ex-Sheriff w. Smithson For
wood and brother of Mr.. w. s. Forwood, Jr.,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hartford county.
For some years he had been commander of
the military company at Belair, and had a
wide circle of friends who were greatly shocked
To lnarr, of his 1inlar,t and dnafh
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Belair Road, 18th District.-The singing
school of Gatch's M. E. Church, Raspeburg,
will give lawn fete on the grounds surround
ing the church, on next Wednesday afternoon
and evening, August 9Th. 1cecream, cake and
all the other necessaries of a successful affair
will be on sale. Proceeds for the benefit OF
the school. All are invited to be present
Ground will soon be broken for handsome
residence to be erected for Mr.. Wright, on
Delaware avenue just above Belleview avenue,
Belevew.
On Tuesday evening, August 4th the regular
semi.monthy meeting of the Belair Road
Permanent Protective and Improvement Asso:.
citation will be held at the Gardenville school
house. Business of importance will be trans
acted and everyone interested, whether MEM
Der or not, is earnestly requested to be present.
Mrs Albert H. Popp and son, of Chicago,
have been visiting her brother, Mr.. +. u.
Kelch, at Belleview, for the past two weeks.
l notice with regret the non-appearance OF
the extension of the fire alarm system and the
lights that the residents and taxpayers OF this
section have requested of the County Commits
soners. While appropriations are being made
| for other sections of the county more thinly
populated, we do not see why we are over
looked, as more property is being built continu-
ally and the amount of taxes is steadily in
creasing in this neighborhood. We hope the
| Commissioners will consider this matter, and
soon grant our request X.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

A Visitor From the West.-Mr. Milton
H. Price, prominent citizen of Bullet, Bates
county, Mo-, was in Towson on Tuesday last.
and it was his first visit to this place in
period of fortyfour years. He came on to at
tend the Elks reunion held in Baltimore last
week, and while in Maryland paid visit to
relatives in the neighborhood of Philopolis,
8th district, where changes were noticeable on
every hand, many of the friends of his boy
hood having passed away.
Mr.. Price is engaged in the business of horse
trading and is the largest dealer in his section
Many horses handled by him are purchased in
Wyoming and other far off Western states
They are nearly all unbroken and he prepares
them for market by careful handling and has
succeeded in developing some that have sold
around thousand dollars.
Nearly fifty years ago the father of Mr.. Price
left Baltimore county for the State of Iowa,
the subject of this sketch and brother driving
the entire distance in a twohorse wagon, the
other members of the family going by rail.
Some of the older people of the Gunpowder
neighborhood will remember his father Jehu
Price by name, who owned and conducted
fulling mill on Piney run, short distance
from Priceville and near the Friends Meeting
House Mr.. Price left for his Missouri home
on Wednesday, going by the B. & o. Railroad.
Death of Highly Respected Colored
Man.-Isaac Taylor, a highly respected
colored man, died on Wednesday last at his
home on Schwarz avenue, near the Smile
House, York road, aged 81 years. Deceased
was born slave to the late William E. STAINS
bury, of Union Hail." near the Hillen road
and remained with his family until given his
freedom. Later he was employed by Mr..
Francis L. Hilberg, who owned and occupied
the property now owned by Mr.. E. H. Walker,
on the east side of the York road, short dis
lance north of Govanstown, and remained
with him over thirty years, or until his en-
employer sold the place and removed to Balti-
more. Isaac was a man of excellent character
and had been a member of the Methodist
Church for more than half a century. He
had been totally blind for several years. He
leaves widow and children. A singular CO.
incidence in connection with the death of
Isaac is the fact that Mr.. Hilberg also died this
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Long Green, 18th District.-At a late
meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of Wilson's
NJ. E. Church an election for officers was held
resulting as follows President, Mrs John E..
Slade; vice president, Mrs. G. s. Tyson sec
rotary, Miss Mollie Bowers; treasurer. Mrs. s.
s. Smith; finance committee, Misses Eliza
Grau Lydia Myers and Laura Mumma.
Rev. A.. r. Kelley, Of Baltimore, who is
spending the summer here, preached an excel.
lent sermon to the young people at Wilson'S
Church. last Sunday evening
The Epworth League of the above church
was well attended last Sunday evening. It
was conducted by Mr.. George S. Tyson. The
topic next Sunday night will be Remember
Jesus Christ" Miss Laura Mumma will be
the leader.
Preparations are being made for the reunion
of the Sunday schools of Long Green Circuit
which will take place near Fork, Wednesday,
August 9th. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Sales of Mortgaged Premises.-Slade &
Risteau, auctioneers, sold at the Court House
door on Tuesday, for Mr.. William S. Keech,
attorney and assignee, under mortgage from
Mary E. Stansbury and husband to John w.
Bull, farm of 1877 acres situated on Tuition
avenue, Sth district, between Shawan and
Glyndon purchased by Mr. John w. Bull,
the mortgage, for 81, 100. The improvements
are large dwelling, bank barn and all the
necessary outbuildings.
At the same time and place the same auc-
tioneers sold for Mr.. Noah e. Offutt, attorney
and assignee, under a mortgage from Elijah
Chilcoat and wife to Catharine Cameron, a
farm of about 80 acres, situated in the 9Th dis
trict, on the road leading from Belfast to Bos-
ley's Church; purchased by Mr.. Lewis E.
Chilcoat for $3.50. The place is improved by
a dwelling and necessary outbuildings.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-01

Miss Mamie Allender. of Arlington Va, is
visiting Mrs G. Frank Morgan, Of Dulany
Valley.
been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Slade, has
returned to her home.
Miss Mamie Phelps, of Taylor, Md, has
been engaged as teacher of School 5, district IL.
The foundation for the new station at Long
Green, M. & P. r. R., has been laid and pa
shortly end The buidng viii be- stat M
and dwelling combined.
The funeral of Mr.. Charles K. Blanchard, of
Bradford, Pa, took place at Wilson'S NJ. e.
Church. last Saturday morning. Mr.. BIan-
chard formerly lived here and married Miss
Laura Slade, sister of Messrs. ]. r. and Elisha
Slade, of this place. S..
The copper era., 1903-03-05
A Trip to York's Ranch.

a jolly party left Clifton Sunday last
for York's ranch, with several baskets
OF refreshments. The trip was made
in an hour by rail The sun shone
bright, and with laughter and Elee
the little party crossed the lettering
foot bridge in safety, and came TO the
once most famous ranch in Arizona.
Mrs. York and daughter were OF the
party, it being their first visit TO their
old home in many years. Ia the early
days Mr.. York had built large adobe
house, with many rooms, and also cor
raj, for his vast herds OF cattle which
gazed upon a thousand hills. Their
spacious and beautiful home was
haven Of rest for the weary traveller,
where all were made welcome. In
lines of Indian outbreaks this peace
ful home was converted into u post,
where prospectors and others took
refuge. Parties were here organized
TO pursue the Indians. and a. a result
Of these expeditions the bodies OF Mr..
York and Mr.. Knox here rest side by
side. Their monuments bear mute
testimony to the trials and dan
gers Of the pioneers OF those days.
But the Indians were not the only
source Of danger, for a Mrs. York
said, while reviewing the incidents Of
her early life: 1T was not only the In
dians, but also the lawless bands Of
whitemen who kept Us in continual
fear and trouble"
But the scenes were changed. Snowy
linen was spread and tempting viands
produced from the baskets. | asked
one OF the ladies to open my basket,
and she made the attempt, but came
near faintinS when she discovered a
piece OF lin burger cheese. which soon
put them on the run. My basket con-
tanned an onion. bunch of toothpicks
and as sweet lot of limburger as ever .
graced banquet.
Among the scenes OF our visit we
came 10 ranch where there was sing
ing and music, and we were invited in
by two lovely young ladies'. 1t was .
the Lacy ranch, and Mr.. and Mrs. /
Lacy were gone, but the young ladies .
babe us welcome aud entertained us in .
a most charming manner. They filled .
our empty baskets with fresh eggs. /
When VIC heard the whistle blow it .
was with regret that we babe these .
maiden5 Of the desert adieu, /
to return to the smoky town Of Clifton
to go through with the regular weekly .
grind. CHS.
VIM. TraylOr recently discovered .
III immense cave on the right bank of
.he Frisco river, which contains vast
deposits of guano. In prospecting in
he cave Mr.. Traylor discovered many
interesting relics OF prehistoric races,
such As bows, arrows, utensils, baskets,
woven from bark, cotton twine and
Knitted cloth from both cotton aud
Irass, or bark. He also found Il large
amount OF corn cObs, which would in
licaIc that the abOrigincSe who once
Inhabited these caves were somewhat
amiliar with the art of agriculture.
That they were Of very ancient date
5 proven by the fact that their bows
md arrows were not made with fooled
Instruments. They were made from
ound limbs or shoots, and the knots
nd limbs ground away by rocks. Mr..
'raylor will remove the guano, and in
DING so expects to encounter many
elics of these ancient races.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Alexander Brothers, proprietors of
the Indian Hot springs. are COM
plotting an elegant new hotel, which
will contain thirty rooms. Several
cottages have been built near the
springs, which are for rent To families.
The Indian Hot springs are among the
best in the territory and the new
hotel will be crowded with guests rs
soon rs IL is completed.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Miss Leila Stevenson. who has been
assisting in the recorders Office for
some time past, will leave in Il few days
future home. Miss Stevenson is Il very
competent assistant and will be greatly
missed in the recorders office, and also
from the society circles in Solomon
Ville.-Bullctin.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

The Ancient Order of United Work
men will give their first ball at the
Academy Opera House Monday, Saint
Patrick's eve, March 18th, 1908. All
are cordially invited and a good time
guaranteed, so don't fail to attend.
Gentlemen Sl.OO ladies free. Tick
cts can be procured from members of
the lodge or at the y. c. Co. drug
store
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Many thousands OF dollars are spent
by Clifton people every summer at the
seashore The same amount OF money
spent by these people in travelling ex-
pcnses would fit up handsome sum
mer resort at Granville, at the head OF
Chase creek, about six miles above
Metcalf, which is connected with the
Cornado railroad at Metcalf by Il good
wagon road. The altitude must be
between eight and nine thousand feet.
The water is good, and the climate I'M
excelled. Should this resort once be
established, it would grow in popu-
larity every year.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Prof. w. NJ. Sattgast. who has been
teaching school in Aravaipa district,
arrived in Clifton last week and has
been 'subbing" for Miss Bunker, who
is taking little recreation. The pro-
lessor is a graduate OF a law school,
and may conclude to hang out his
shinglc" here little later.
The copper era., 1903-03-05
Notice.

On and after March LIST, 1903. we
will close Saturdays at l. o'clock noon.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
GILA VALLEY BANK & TRUST Co.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

J. NJ. Erskiue is just in receipt of a
letter from his old friend Louis
Kaiser, American minister at Ma
zatlan. Mexico, dated February LIST,
which is anything but encouraging.
Mr.. Kaiser lost his wife by the pla-
que, and reports that only three
Americans yet remain in the city.
Some three hundred houses and their
contents, in which the plague was
known to have existed, were burned
TO the ground. The death rate has
been something frightful. and great
suffering still prevails among the peo-
pie. as the city is practically cut off
from all other places. Escape from
the city seems TO have been well-nigh
impossible SO closely was it quaran-
tined and yet nearly all OF the Ameri-
cans managed to break through aud
make their way back to the states.
Those who could not get away have
died. except the American minister
and two others, and it is quite prob
able that they may succumb to the
disease, which, however, now seems to
be well under control.
The copper era., 1903-03-05
Notice.
On and after March LIST, 1903, we
viii. close Saturdays at l. o'clock noon.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
GILA VALLEY BANK 4 TRUST co.

Justice Shirley was down from Met
calf Monday last. He has been school
trustee there for several years, and
takes great interest in educational
matters. When the school census was
taken last spring there were 80 child
rem of school age in the precinct, but
owing to the lack of school room the
average daily attendance is only 65.
There are now many more children at
Metcalf than there were Il year ago,
hence there is pressing demand for a
new and larger school building. 1t is
expected tina, a new building will be
arranged for during the present year.
The copper era., 1903-03-05
Notice.

On and after March LIST, 1903, we
will close Saturdays at II o'clock noon.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
CHA VALLEY BANK & TRUST Co.
The copper era., 1903-03-05
Notice.

on and after March LIST, 1903, we
will close Saturdays ut u o'clock noon.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
GILAiNALLEY BANK y TRUST Co.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

For Rent-Store room IN Manila Ho-
tel. Inquire of Mrs. Mccormick, Ma,
nilla hotei.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Sam Price has opened his new livery
and transfer stables on Copper avenue,
and seems to be doing 4 good business.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

4 new crossing has been made east
great convenience.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

&. G. Spann has recovered from a
case Of smallpox, which detained him
at home but few days
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Joe Tanner, of the Santa Rosa, is
this week making a shipment o ore to
FL Paso, which it is expected will
average about 60 per cent. copper.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

The Clifton Transfer company this
week received car load of buggies
direct from the factory.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Cromb & shannon continue to han
die the choicest range and refrigerated
meats. Telephone -.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

We sell the greatest of blood puri-
fiers, Acker's Blood Elixir, under a
positive guarantee. 1t will cure all
chronic and blood poisons. IL you
have eruptions or sores on your body,
or are pale, weak or run down, il is
just what you need. We refund money
IL you are not satisfied. 80 cents and
SI.00.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Have your spring suit made at home .
\. L. Townsend will make it for you.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

IOST-A Brooch. between Chase
creek and Hills addition. Finder will
please leave at this Office.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Walter Payne has commenced the
erection Of handsome cottage near
the south bridge.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Orders from the country given
special attention aud prompt ship
ment made :. J. Forbes.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Word was brought to Justice Beck
last week that viii L. Wilton and his
wife and little girl were quito sick
with pneumonia, at the Big Lou ranch.
Justice Beck took DR.. Wiley with him
and visited the ranch. The doctor
did not arrive too sooC, As the patients
were quito i'll, aud had it not been for
the doctor it is not likely that Mrs.
Wilton would have long survived.
Mr.. Wilton and the little girl have
recovered, but Mrs. Wilton is still
quite ill, but improving rapidly.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

a large stock of staple and fancy
groceries always on hand prices right
al ). J. Forbes.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

r. f. Babcock, a prominent cattle
man living near Fort Grant, has been
taken to the insane asylum at Phoenix.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Work at the Shannon concentration
is progressing rapidly, and it is eX-
pected that it will commence operations
about the 10th instaG+A The smelter
will also be started up about that time.
The mine has a large tonnage OF ore
in reserve, which will be drawn on as
needed. The mill will also treat ore
from the Coronado Mining company's
mines ana from the Antietam, and
from other mines of the district which
wish to dispose Of their ores.
The copper era., 1903-03-05
TWO SHOOTINGS.
One at MewtOwn, MoIenci, the Other
at Dunham's Camp.

Monday night last Amelia Gonzalez,
a well known character OF Newtown,
Morenci, was shot in the throat by d
Mexican commonly known IS Chi
cherro." The shooting occurred in
front Of Aguerrie d Coloma's saloon,
and apparently without proyication or
warning. The bullet caused an ugly.
but not necessarily fatal, wound. The
Mexican made his escape, and has not
been captured.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Fresh veal, prime beef. mutton and
pork. Prompt delivery. Central Mar
ket.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Ladies suits cleaned, pressed and
altered promptly by \. L. Townsend.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Pocket maps of Arizona and New
Mexico. - cents each at COPPER ERA
oflira
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Full asso rtment OF flower and garden
seeds. 5. J. Forbes.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

A daughter arrived Friday night
last at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F..
NJ. Layton.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

The ERA is in receipt Of informa-
ton from Douglas that an S-pound boy
arrived there last week to gladden. the
homo OF Mr.. and Mrs. George \.
TYLER
The copper era., 1903-03-05

G. f. Norman and l.. n. StrattOn,
ex-district attorney, have formed a
partnership for the practice Of law.
They are a strong legal team.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Kodak finishing and kodak supplies
at Risdon's, opposite Clifton hotel.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Everything neat and clean at Central
Market.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham, frest
oysters at Central Market.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Monday afternoon a difficulty oc-
CURED between NJ xican miner and
George Lee, a CT inese cook. a. the
Clifton Con. Co.'S mines. They
had previously had trouble, which
was resumed at the dinner hour.
The Mexican became very abusive,
followed the Chinaman into the kitch-
en-, and picking up carving knife, he
threatened TO cut the cooks head OF.
The Chinsman objected to being de-
capitatcd, and fled into another room,
pursued by the Mexican. The China
man grabbed his gun and took shot
at his pursuer, the bullet just graz
ing the Mexican's shoulder, making a
slight flesh wound. The Mexican then
went TO the company's Office, drew his
time and left the camp. The China
man was clearly in the right, and is
considered hero by the Chinese.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

Wall map of Arizona, 80 cents each
at COPPER ERA office.
The copper era., 1903-03-05
MINES AND MINING.
THE MoRExc1 GOLD BELT.

George Stevens has been olt Tor
several weeks looking over his
Bonanza guIch property, and, as he Is
1ust north Of the Home Copper Cos.
gold group, or Sycamore gulch, he
was close witness OF the operations
OF that company. He reports that the
Home CO. i actively engaged in de-
velopiug their immense gold deposits
by means OF drifts. tunnels AZ depth,
c-os-cut.. wines and 50 forth. The
company have had force OF men work
ing since January l,t in this develop
nent, and at present have fine show
ing. The tunnel on the Lillian Is in
200 feet, and they are prosecuting
the ledge both ways. Ia the
north cros-cu: they struck i feet
Of sulphide ore carrying very fair
values in gold. & sulphide of small
particles, excellent for cyaniding.
This was 4 blind lead at depth OF
l2j feet from surface, showing the
great possibilities OF underground
prospecting III tHio H'7'' 49, HS
south crosscut is now in ledge matter
which in few feet viii undoubtedly
develop into tremendous vein OF ore,
as the 'gangue" IS now u feet wide.
This crosscut will be run 30 or 10 feet
farther south to the contact or wall of
shale on this contact was found the
ore on the BuzZard's Shadow which
was shipped in past We IS at good
profit. The "Old Timer fpeople are
still busily engaged in development
work, and have fine property. MIR.
Stevens reports his Bonouza group I'M
der bond to New York capitalists for
a large sum, but when questioned, he
declined to state the exact figure, but
admitted that it was well up in the
five figure list
The copper era., 1903-03-05

+. Depee, of the firm OF Harper
* Depee, who do a big sawmill and
lumber business on the Blue. managed
to find time to visit Clifton this week.
The heavy snow fall during the winter
has been OF great disadvantage to the
firm in handling its business. An cf-
fort was made to bring the logs to the
mill on sleds, but it was found that the
snow was not regular cnought. How
ever, the winter is How about over,
and the mills will soon be cutting
their usual amount Of lumber.
The copper era., 1903-03-05

The Chase Creek company's tunnel
has been driven in 25CL.feet, and is 400
feet below the surfaG of the noun
tain, which is gaining depth at a
pretty rapid rate.