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Evening journal., 1903-09-16
$45.OO

new price for an at
tractiye extra heavy
Brass Bed. This par
ticular pattern has
24 in. posts with 81
in. husks on head
and foot, swell foot
board with full length
extension and a beau
tiful shade Of gold
lacquer that is guaran-
teed Brass Beds start
at $500; Enameled
White and B r a S S
Trimmed commence
at $3.50. Our bedding
Department is fully
equipped to supply
anything needed in
this line.
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$4.OO
Have

you seen the Adjust
able "Comfort" Swing
Chair? We would
like to show it to you.
1t is a chair or rocker
as desired and adjust
able instantly at any
position, from an up
right chair to its full
length. There is moth
ing about it to break
or get out of order. 1t
is simplicity itself and
the acme Of comfort.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
81 to Baltimore and Return. s.. Sun

81 to Baltimore and Return, 81. Sum
day, September 20, via B. G. o. Bail
road.
Special train will leave Delaware
Avenue station. Sunday, September 20,
at $50 a. m, making a fast run to Bal
timore. Returning, leave Baltimore,
Camden station, at 6.45 p. m. Mt.
Royal station at $50 p. m. This is the
season to see the parks of Baltimore in
their glory. An opportunity to visit
the many fine river resorts on the
Patapsco. Sept 10 to ~.
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FINANCIAL
Trust Departm Mt

Trust Departm mt
Executes Trusts Of all kinds. acts as
Executor. Administrator. Guardian.
Trustee, Financial Agent. Registrar and
Transfer Agent Of Bond Issues and Cap
ital Stock. Receiver and Assignee.
Real Estate Department
Collects Rents sells properties. makes
Improvements, looks after insurance.
pays taxes, rendering accounts monthly
or as desired.
Safe Deposit Department.
Rents Safe Deposit Boxes in Fire and
Burglar Proof Vaults at rentals OF from
$500 20 500 per annum. Receives Silver
ware, ETC., on storage.
Money Department.
Receives money on deposit and paysl
interest thereon.
Issues Letters OF Credit and Foreign
Drafts.
WILLS RECEIPTED FOR AND SAFE
LY KEPT FREE OF CHARGE.
OFFICE,
N. W. Cor. Ninth and Market SITS.
WILMINGTON DELAWARE
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CUBAN X-GIANTs.

'Batted for Mcclellan. sBatted for Jack
son.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Cuban N-Giants D. }. .OO0OOOO00-o
Philadelphia Giants . ..0O001020 0--a
Evening journal., 1903-09-16

Upon the farm the city-bred
Young girl sat down to tea,
And noticing the honey. said:
Il see you keep a bee
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-Mr. Leonard Linz, of Jacksonville,
who had been living in York, Pa, for some
time, has returned to his home here. He has
lately made number of improvements to his
property, adding its appearance and comfort.
her sister, Mrs. John Pocock, of Blenheim.
Mr.. Scott Jones, of Baltimore, is visiting his
parents at Jacksonville.
The weekly ayer-meetings which had for
some time been held in the homes of the
members of Chestnut Grove Church will here
after be held in the church every Wednesday
evening at o'clock. 1t is hoped the atten-
dance will be large and the presence of the
young people of the congregation is especially
requested by the pastor.
Mrs. Koerner, of Jacksonville, who had been
very sick, is now much improved.
Work on the erection of the new Fairview
M. e. Church South. at Sunnybrook, has been
commenced and will be pushed as rapidly as
possible. The regular services are still being
held in Wesleys Hall.
Mr.. George Jones, of Jacksonville, has en-
closed his property with wire fence, adding
much to its appearance.
Miss Sarah Evans, of Missouri, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. James w. Campbell, of Sweet
Air.
The meeting of the Young Peoples Chris
tian Endeavor of Chestnut Grove Church was
led last Sunday night by Miss Frances Price
who spoke on missions. Rev. Mr.. Smith, of
York, made an interesting address on Mormon
ism. The attendance was large.
The ladies of Fairview Church, Sunnybr
will hold a strawberry festival in Wesley's
Hall, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, June
9th and 10th. The ladies are working hard
for the success of this affair and it is hoped
they may meet with the encouragement their
efforts deserve. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Sixth District.-A number of graves in the
cemetery at Stelze's Church were strewn with
flowers on Decoration day. This custom
seems to be growing in favor as the years roll
by.
The creamery at Ruhl's has resumed busi-
ness, large new separator haveng been added.
This disposal of milk relieves housekeepers of
much work in making butter.
While alighting from a southbound North
ern Central train at New Freedom on Saturday
morning last lady was bitten by stray dog,
which, from its actions, was believed to be
suffering from rabies. The dog had been fol-
lowing a laundry wagon around town. The
attack upon the lady caused no little excite
ment. The express train was signaled and she
went to Baltimore for treatment at the Pasteur
institute. Later the dog was killed and its
head sent to the city for examination.
Miss Fife Cross, who has been in delicate
health for some time, has gone to the neigh
borhood of Saranac Lake, N. Y, in the hope
of being benefited. She was accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Hoshall.
Felix D. Owings, who is employed as con-
ductor on an electric line in Philadelphia, and
who had been for some time at his old home
in this section, has returned to his duties.
Several others from this section are also en-
ployed in Philadelphia, among them Clarence
Wherly, Charles Parrish, Arthur Anderson
and Miss Lulu Gore.
Owing to the rain of last Sunday Rev. w. H.
Ketterman did not preach his farewell sermon
at Stelze's Church.
A rural free delivery route will be established
on the 1st of July next, starting from New
Freedom and extending to Stiltz postoffice.
During a recent thunder storm lightning
struck the dwelling of William Flohr and set
fire to some clothing. The plastering was
somewhat damaged and a wire clothes line
was broken into pieces.
Mr.. Herbert White, who had been in de-
Ginning health for some time died few days
ago and was buried at Stelze's Church. o.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06
Firaman,s GRAND Demonstration.


The eleventh annual convention of the Mary
land State Firemen's Association will meet at
Frederick, Nd, on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, June 10th, 18th and 18th next, and prom
ises to be the grandest demonstration of volun-
teer firemen ever held in Maryland or elsewhere.
The State Association is composed of thirty-five
companies all of which have signified their in
tention of being present and make this the big
gest demonstration in the history of the associa-
ton. The parade will occur Wednesday after
noon, June 10th. There will be fully 5000 uni
formed men in line, with 50 bands of music.
Firemen from Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Della
ware. Virginia, West Virginia, District OF Colnm
bia and Maryland will be there. veteran nremen
from Baltimore, Philadelphia and washington
will also attend. On Thursday the lltn OF 9Hne,
the various contests will take place, and Tor tnese
$1,000 will be distributed in prizes: Tnursaay
night remen's ball will be held at the Masonic
Temple and there will be display OF fireworks.
Friday will be given up to trolly ride visits 70
historic points in and around FredeTlck; I ,gI1
sell excursion tickets at a reduced rate, gooo
from June 9Th to June l4th both inclusive.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Earnings of the Northern Central.-The
comparative statement of the earnings and
expenses of the Northern Central Railway for
April was issued last Monday. The gross earn
ings showed an increase over the same period
of last year of Sl03 700, the expenses an in
crease of $4,000 and the net earnings de-
crease of S32, 300. For the four months ended
April Both the increase of earnings over last
year was 1886, 800; expenses, increase of 1857, !
500, and net earnings, decrease of $10l, 800.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06
MARYLAND TEIEpHoEE-rowsoN, o, l2l.
LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION

Monday, June Is. by George Jessop and J. j.
hoppe nberger. trustees, on the premises,
seven lots of ground and improvements at
Marble Hill, Sth district
Tuesday, June 10, by VIM. J. Garrett, attorney,
etc, on the premises, leasebold property
No. 902 N. Clinton street and No. 62l East
avenue, Highlandtown.
Wednesday. June II. by G. A. Klinefelter, on the
Reisterstown turnpike, near Hannah More
Academy, Jersey and grade cattle. horses,
mules, hogs, poultry, growing crops, machi-
merry, implements, etc.
Wednesday, June "a, by Gill & Preston, the
premises, estate known at The Caves, in the
4th district, containing about 1000 acres.
subdivided into 81 tracts from 10 to 30 acres
each.
Tuesday, June 30 by Alfonso Won Wyszecki, as
sgnee, at the Court House door, a mill prop
erty in Franklintown, 1st district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Two Houses in One.-Mr. Robert ]. Reich,
of Baltimore, has purchased from Messrs. Ken
nard & Co., for about $4,000. the property at
Oyerlea, on the Belair road, formerly owned
by Mr.. Henry LANCE. The construction Of the
house on the property is quite novel, having
been originally built for Mr.. Lange of stone.
About two years after the erection Mr.. LANCE
decided that frame residence would be more
attractive and accordingly had frame build
ing erected over the stone structure Ihere
are three acres of land attached to the house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

County Marksmen Have Big Shoot
The annual event of the Maryland County
Shoot for Amateurs took place this week on
the grounds of the Baltimore Shooting Associ-
alton on the Pimico road. Baltimore county
had several teams in and they did highly COM
mendable work. They were as follows:
No. 1-George P. Mordecai, captain, George
Brown and Thomas Il. Cottman.
No. 2-H. w. White, captain, w. B. Cockey
and T. Dudley Riggs.
No. ga. A. Sparks, captain James Nelson
and Frederick Kroh.
No. 4-Upton S. Brady captain, B. c. Mar
ley and Walter Hullihen.
No. 5-W. George Marley, captain, George
c. Tracey and Thomas w. Offutt.
No. 6-Noah E. Offutt, captain, e. Clinton
Tracey and James Kelley.
Mr.. W. George Marley, of Towson, captain
of Team No. 5, made the highest average-94
out of possible 100.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Ridge, 18th District.-The rains of the past
week, being so badly needed, brought joy to
the heart of many farmer. The countenan-
ces of all now wear broad grin, which hereto
fore bore only sad detected look.
Festivals are now in order and one will be
held at the hall of Union NJ. E. Church,
Thursday and Friday evenings, June 18th
and 18th.
The Children's day services of the above
church will be held June 18th, at P. NJ.
Miss Phoebe James last week attended the
18th annual commencement of the Shaftes-
bury College of Expression. in Baltimore, her
brother, Mr.. Carroll l.. James, being student
there. The commencement was held at the
Academy of Music and Mr.. James took one of
the leading parts in play entitled 1.-The Loan
of Lover"
Mrs. Thomas Francies and her daughter,
Ora, have returned from visit to Baltimore.
Miss Carrie Conkling has returned from a
visit to Cockeysville. CLEO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Store and Dwelling Burned.-Abom 10
o'clock on Wednesday night last the dwelling
and store for many years owned and occupied
by the late William Dilworth, at KiDgsville,
18th district, were folly destroyed by fire, with
Mr.. Edward Christ who conducted the store,
was about closing for the night and in moving
a large coal oil lamp it fell to the floor and
almost in an instant the entire place was in
blaze and it was impossible to save anything.
A gang of telephone line men who were board
ing in the house barely had time to escape.
The loss is partially covered by insurance.
Mr.. Lehman L. Dilworth is the present owner
of the prOpertV
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Last Meeting of the Season.-The Neigh
borhood improvement Club of Govanstown
held its last meeting for the season. Tuesday
night at Golden Eagle Hall. All unfinished
business for the year was disposed of and ar
engagements suggested for next years work.
Although the club will hold no meetings
during the summer months the work of i'm
provement will continue. Complaint has been
made to the club about the bad condition OF
the drainage facilities and the unhealthy state
in general of a number of houses on Glenwood
avenue, occupied by negroes. An earnest eff
fort is to be made to remedy this evil
After the business meeting a short program
of music and Rotations was given. Mr..
Robert Duncan made an address. Mr.. John
Osburn sang several solos and Miss Alice
Whitworth gave a couple of interesting recita-
tions. Refreshments we're served by Mrs.
H. d. Richardson and Mrs. W. w. Bellamy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Long Green, 18th District.-The late CO.
pious rains have been of uncalculable benefit
to vegetation of all kinds and now it can be
almost seen growing. 1t is an old belief that
if rain falls on Whit Sunday it will rain for
seven successive Sundays thereafter. Should
this prove true we need fear no more drought
for some time to come.
The Epworth League meeting at Wilson's
Church was led last Sunday evening by Miss
Sallie Barnhart, who spoke interestingly on
Power of Prayer" The meeting next Sun
day night will be in charge of Mr.. Bernard
Bowers. The topic will be, 1.-THE Vision of
Christ Clear"
Childrens day service will be held at the
above church, Sunday June 2lst, commencing
at Bpm.
Mrs. McKendree Kelley of Harrisburg, Pa,
spent few days with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
John E. SlaGe of this place.
Mrs. Bernard Bowers, of this place. is visit
ing friends in Baltimore.
Mr. Charles Guyton, who had contract for
some building on the farm of Mrs. James
Brogden, near Cuttings, has completed the
same. Mr.. Guyton is now making some inn
provements to his own property.
Mr.. Solomon Yoder had one of his mules
cut by moving machine few days ago.
Mrs. Salie Eicholtz is visiting relatives and
friends in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. John Schmidt, of this place, is much
indisposed at this time. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Evna, 9TH District.-Mr. Garfield Mays, a
popular young man of this neighborhood died
at the home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert H. Mays, on Saturday morning last, in
the oath year of his age. He had been in fail
ing health for some time and his death was
not unexpected. The family has the sympa-
thy of the entire community in their bereave,,
ment. The funeral took place at Mt. Carmel
NJ. E. Church on Tuesday morning and was the
largest gathering of the kind ever seen at that
church. The services were conducted by Rev
w. Z. Daugherty, of the United Brethren
Church. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J..
Walter Turnbaugh, H. Elliott, Irving Brooks,
Pirece Thompson, Clifton Cole and Clarence
Bailey. Mr.. William G. Brooks was funeral
director. The deceased was member of &C.
dar Grove U. B. Sunday school.
Miss Estella Bailey, of this neighborhood,
will leave next week for a months stay at
Atlantic City, N. j., where her brother, Mr..
John T. Bailey is engaged in the life insur-
ance business.
Cedar Grove Sunday school will hold festi-
val in the old church, on Saturday evening,
June 9Th, commencing at o'clock. All will
be welcome. PATRON
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Marble Hill, 9th District.-Mr. John Wis
ner. aged SO years. who died Friday of last
week and was buried Sunday, made his home
generally with the Dearholt family on Chest.
nut Ridge. He was sick for but two days
and died at the home of Mr.. Joshua Rever
1t was said at the time of his death that he
made no will, as he spoke about fixing his
papers shortly before he died, but it appears
now he had will.
Mr.. Isaac Brown. who had been very sick
for some time, is better.
Our baseball team is elated over the success
of Saturday with the Glyndon club. The
boys are making every effort towards success
full lawn fete next week.
The inclement weather of Friday and Satur-
day last was unfavorable for the straw berry
festival held by the ladies of Epworth NJ. E.
Church, and yet they were encouraged with
good net proceeds.
The decoration of the graves and Childrens
service of Jessop M. e. Church will take
place next Sunday. Multiply Council, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics, expect
to attend in body in the morning.
The net receipts of the Ashland school festi-
val amounted to S37. The Ladies' Aid Society
of Ashland Church is planning for lawn fete.
A wedding next Wednesday at Jessop M. E.
Church promises to be an interesting affair.
previous weddings at the same church were
those of Mr.. George G. Duncan and Miss Ella
NJ. Shipley and Miss Nellie G. Duncan and
Mr. Steven G. Rawlings. Who will be the
next and when?
Rev. Levi Shenk, of Pennsylvania, will
preach at 10 o'clock next Sunday morning at
Geist's Westinghouse, near Shawan.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Arcadia, 5th District.-The much-needed
rain came at last, but too late TO do the grass
much good and the hay crop will be shorter
this year than last.
Mr.. Wesley CuIlison has moved field of
wheat which he intends to cure and use as
feed next winter as a substitute for hay
Wheat properly cured is said to be as good as
hay as feed for stock.
Mr.. William Benson, who had been at a hos
pital in Baltimore for two weeks, has returned
home much improved in health.
Mrs. Alice Newbelle and daughter, Mrs.
Elsie Shaver, who had been visiting relatives
in Baltimore and Washington for some time,
have returned.
Miss Mamie Cofell, daughter of Prof. Frank
Cofell, principal of Trenton public school,
was among the recent graduates at the Mary
land State Normal School.
Mr.. Edward Fowble, the enterprising mer-
chat here, has traded his old graphaphone for
a new one, much larger than the other, which
he uses to enliven the village.
A number of people from here went to Man.
chester on WhitMonday to witness a game of
baseball between the Fowblesburg and Man
chester teams. The Fowblesburg boys were
defeated by score of II to Z, although they
put up an excellent game. N.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

rev marriages IN Mdy.--DuIlHB InO
month of May Mr.. n. Bosley Merryman, CLERK
of the Circuit Court, issued marriage licenses
to the following persons
William s. Bowen to Ollie Childs.
Joshua G. Day to Annie B. Jones.
Harry E. Fisher to Hattie L. Perkins.
August Paugard to Magdalene Nuetzel.
John Hoffman to Pauline Helt.
Frederick W. Frampton to Florence L. Grimm.
Charles G. Kicks to Florence Carlisle.
Harry r. Lemen to Ida NJ. Smith.
John B. Miller to Katie Harmon.
Henry A. Voigt to H. Louise Voigt.
James D. A. Gill to Margaret B. Myers.
Franklin L. Starr to Daisy NJ. Wolfe.
Patrick ] Clifford to Elizabeth A. Richardson
]. Emil Gottschalk to Lizzie NJ. Boyle.
Conrad Hines to Eleanor E. Flanagan.
Conrad Schluderberg to Lena Ware
Robert L. Donaldson to Minnie KoH.
George E. GUIDE to Margaret Reiss.
William L. Barritt to Rosa NJ. Knight.
Joseph F Litchfield to Minnie f. DALEY.
coLoRKD.
Will Beale to Gertrude GIBSON.
Charles H. Brown to Martha Williams.
Daniel Cook to Florence E. Cole.
William w. Whye to Conozetha Tiel.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

The New Industrial Association-Good
Outlook-The Phoenix Industrial Association
will hold its regular meeting this Saturday
evening, and it is expected that every citizen
of the village and nearby community will be
present. The association hopes to have its
efforts materially strengthened by the cooper
alton of the Baltimore City Board Of Trade,
and to that end Mr.. William H. Love, secre-
tary of the Board, will be present and make an
address. Mr.. Joseph G. Judge, of Baltimore.
counsellor to the association, will also be pres
emit. large number of the residents of Phe-
nix will go to work next Monday morning.
The association completed negotiations on
Wednesday for the establishment OF shirt
factory there. The industry will be conducted
by Henry Miller & Co., of Baltimore. Until
factory arrangements are completed the people
will operate machines at their homes.
Purchase of Beautiful Country Place.
-Woodbrook, the beautiful country residence
of Mr. William H. Perot, on Charles street
avenue, near Woodbrook Station, has been sold
to Mr.. William F. Cochran, Jr., of Baltimore.
The consideration was about $50, 900, and Mr..
Cochran says that he will occupy the place
some time this month. The property consists
of approximately 60 acres and has upon it
large mansion that stands back from Charles
street avenue in the midst of fine grove and
is surrounded by beautiful lawn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Big Wagon Load of Corn.--An immense
wagon, loaded with 500 bushels of shelled
corn. drawn by eight large horses along pal
Yesterday at noon. The grain was being
hauled from the William Hops elevator, on
Smiths Wharf, to the farm of E. A. Black
sheare, on the Gainesville road. The horses
were of magnificent type, each one weighing
from 1,5OO to LOO pounds. They were ar
ranged three abreast, with two wheel horses.
-Baltimore american, Wednesday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-06

Greenwood, 18th District.-Mr. ]. Glenn
McComas, a well known retired farmer of this
district and his daughter, Miss Louisa Nc
Comas, have returned from pleasant visit
to friends in Washington, d. q.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Waugh NJ. Il.
Church will hold a strawberry festival at
Greenwood, Saturday evening, June 18th.
The Sunday school of the above church will
hold its Children's day service on Sunday al
ternoon, June 7th, commencing at o'clock.
Mr.. n Scott Burton, of Baltimore, has been
visiting his father, Mr.. Horatio Burton, a
farmer of this neighborhood. NJ.
Archdeaconry Meeting--Rector Re-
membered The annual meeting of the
archdeaconry of Towson was held Wednesday
afternoon at the Protestant Episcopal Church
of the Redeemer, Charles street avenue, Rev.
George G. Stokes, rector. The organization,
of which Rev. Hobart Smith is archdeacon,
consists of the clergy and lay delegates from
Baltimore, Howard and Carroll counties and
has in charge the promotion of the diocesan
missions in these counties. Bishop William
Paret presided.
Mr.. Amestead NJ. Webb lay delegate from
the church of st. Mary, Franklintown, was
elected secretary of the Archdeaconry
A beautiful silver pitcher and waiter and a
sum in gold were presented to Rev. Mr.. Stokes
by the congregation of the church in COM
memoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his
ordination.
Luncheon was served on the grounds of the
rectory, under the auspices of the Woman
Guild of the church.
The next meeting of the Archdeaconry will
be held at st. Thomas Church, Garrison
Forest