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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

SALES ADVERTISER IN 1.-THE UNION"


Tuesday. February II, by John C: and William
n I,ins. executors of George Lins, at Blen-
helm 10th district horses. cows, farm I'M
plements. etc.; also a farm or % acres. 49,.
Wednesday, February 49, by ). L. Street,, at the
8 Mile House, Hartford road. horses, cattle,
wagons, buggies, harness, household furni-
Wednesday. February IS, by VIM. c. Childs, on
the Oregon pike, horses, COWS, wagons, farm
Mopday Febrnary %. by Clarence Baldwin, on
DIR. Baldwin's farm, at Baldwin, Long Green
Valley, work and driving horses, cattle, farm
Monday. February 81 by E. A. Quick, on the Bel
air road, near Franklin avenue, stock, poul-
try. wagons, farm implements, ETC., No.
Monday. February 3d. by Mrs. Victorine l.. Bowen,
wife of Lewis A. Bowen, deceased, large lot
of personal property of various kinds; also,
truck and fruit farm Of 20 acres en.o on tho
Thomas G. Bosley farm, western Run turn,
pike, horses. cows farm implements and
wednesday. february %. by Peltzer Bros, on
the Winsor Farm, Dulany's valley, horses'
mules, cattle, farm implements and macnin-
Thursday. February 26, by James kelley, exec
ntor. on the premises, farm Oh 'oA acres
near Kingsville. 11tn district.
Thursday, February rs, by James Y. Lacey, on
Mrs Agnes Emorys farm, on the Jarretts-
Vile pike. mules, horses, COWS, hogs, imple-
ments, corn, hay, etc.
Thursday, February g. by Frank Trainor, on the
farm of the late Peter Kelley, near Kings
VILE. horses. cows, hogs, farm implements,
household effects etc.
Thursday, February 26. by Richard Howard, on
the Western Run pike northwest of Jockeys
Vile. horses, mules, cattle, hogs, farm imple-
ssturdav February 28. by C. 7. Reifsnider, as
signee. at Townsend Hail. Glyndon, house
and acres of land half mile east of Glyn-
dom. -,
Jarrettsville pike. near Sunnybrook, horses,
cows hogs, farm utensils, dairy fixtures, etc.
Thursday. March g. by Thomas Il. Jenller. at
Loeb Raven. registered Jersey cattle. work
and driving horses, hogs. farm utensils. etc.
Monday, March 9, by Joseph SCHNEIDER, executor,
on the premises the farm of Lawrence Schnl-
der. deceased, near Dances Mill, 10th district.
Wednesday, March IL, by VIM. NJ. Isaac, mort
gagee, on the premises, business properly
in TOwsOn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Got His Grounding Down Fine.-A let
ter from Hanover. Pa, says: David g. Min
ter, of Arendisville, captured grounding last
fall, and in order to test the theory relative to
this peculiar animal, put it in an Enclosure
with an outer and underground den. 1t be-
came tame and playful, but about two months
ago retired to the underground den, where it
grounding day; then it came out in the morn
ing fed well, frisked about in the sunshine
for several hours and went back into its den.
Having seen its shadow, to prove the supersti-
ton, the animal must live in seclusion six
weeks longer, during which time winter
weather must also prevail. As yet it has not
appeared"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14
TWO Fine Barns Burned-Heavy Lo!

Two Fine Barns Burned-Heavy Loss.
Two modern barns on the Oaklands estate
of Mr.. W. Stewart Diffenderffer, in the west
ern end of Green Spring Valley, were totally
destroyed by fire at an early hour on Saturday
morning last. The buildings stood about
forty feet apart and the fire appeared to start
in both about the same time. Charles Youn-
ger, an employee of the farm, was asleep in
one of the barns and was awakened by the
smoke He went to the house and aroused
Mr.. Diffenderffer and together, after hard work,
succeeded in getting all the stock safely out.
This consisted of fifteen highly bred horses,
including the thoroughbred stallion Racine,
and four cows A number of high priced
vehicles were also saved with the assistance of
neiehbors, who hurried to the scene. All the
fine harness, a number of agricultural imple-
ments, provender, stable fixtures, etc. were
consumed and the estimated loss is S15, 600,
which is partially covered by insurance.
Mr.. Difenderffer is confident the fire was of
incendiary origin as it started in both build
ings at the same time, but of course he has no
idea who could have committed such bastard
ly act. No doubt the fine residence on the
place would have met the fate OF the barns
had it not been for the favorable direction of
the wind.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Milk Producers Cases.-On Tuesday
morning the case of the Commercial and EAR
mers' Bank of Baltimore against ]. Lawrence
Mccormick was taken up and tried before
jury in the Circuit Court at Belair.
The facts in the case are as follows: During
the year 1900 the United Milk Producers Asso-
citation applied to plaintiff for certain loans,
which the plaintiff agreed to make, provided
the Milk Producers Association would give It
additional security. The defendant, Meteor
mick, and seventeen other gentlemen, all OF
whom were stockholders in the association,
then executed written guaranty under their
hands and seals, obligating themselves to the
payment of any loan or loans which the said
bank might make to the said association, pro-
yided the amount loaned at any one time did
not exceed the sum of $4,000 During the
year 1900 the bank discounted three notes for
said association, two for 5000 each and one
for SO 900, making 1000 in all.
The Milk Producers afterwards failed and did
not pay the amount borrowed. So the bank
brought suit on the guaranty against the eigh-
teen stockholders who had signed the same.
Suit was brought against all in Hartford county,
but Mr.. Mccormick being the only resident OF
the county, the case proceeded against him
alone there and will be prosecuted against the
others in the counties and city in which they
reside.
1t appeared in the trial that some time dur
ing the year 1901 six of the guarantors paid to
the bank So, 500, as their portion of the obliga-
ton, and received an agreement that the bank,
in consideration thereof would not sue them.
The defendant, Mccormick, amongst other
pleas set up plea that this agreement opera
ted as a release of the remaining co-obligors
the plaintiff demurred to this plea and the
demurrer was sustained.
The plaintiffs contention was that while it
had right to demand of the defendant the
whole of the balance due, yet it claimed only
McCormick's portion of the balance.
All day Tuesday and part of Wednesday was
occupied in the argument of the pleadings and
prayers and the case was given to the jury
about o'clock Wednesday afternoon the jury
rendering verdict in favor of the defendant.
The case will be taken to the Court of APP
peals on some of the instructions of the court
to the jury.
Messrs. J. L. G.. Lee and Harry S. Carver
represented the plaintiff, while Messrs. s. n.
Williams and John D. Worthington appeared
for the defendant.
Jurors for March Term.-On Friday, 18th
inst, Judge Burke drew the jurors for the
March term of the Circuit Court, which will
begin on the first Monday of the month-the
I'd. Following is the list, the figures after the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

The Spanish Gun Committee.-The COM
mittee appointed some time ago by the County
Commissioners to plan the formal reception
of the captured Spanish gun, now lying in the
Court House park, held meeting in Baltimore,
on Wednesday, with Col. D. G.. Mcintosh in
the chair. Col. Mcintosh and MIR. s. M. Shoe
maker were named as a committee to consult
with the County Commissioners regarding the
amount of money which it will be called upon
to expend in preparing for the reception
ceremonies, which will take place on May
LIST. The day will likely be made gala one
in the history of the county, and it has been
suggested that the Naval Reserve, Troop A,
and the field and staff officers Of the Fourth
and Fifth Regiments be invited to attend.
Secretary Moody has been invited and has
accepted an invitation to be present. and Adj
miral Schley is also expected to be in attend
ance. The date selected for the ceremony will
commemorate the fifth anniversary of the bat
tie of Manila Bay.
The following order of exercises has been
submitted by the committee but not adopted
/. Call to order.
2. Prayer.
g. "Star-Spangled Banner" by school chill
dren.
l. Presentation address by W. Tyler Page.
5. Response by Col Benjamin f. Taylor.
g. Music Hail Columbia" by band.
T. Address.
s. Address.
g. National anthem by school children.
10. Benedction.
The gun will rest upon granite base feet
by feet inches and Is inches high. This
base will be suitably inscribed. The gun
mount will rest upon the granite surface.
Shields will grace the sides of the gun at the
point where it rests upon its mount.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Poplar, 18th District.-Mrs. c. j. Porter,
aged "a years, wife of Rev. A. ]. Porter presid-
ing elder of Roanoke District, Virginia Con-
ference, M. E. Church, died at her residence.
near, Poplar, B. & 0. r. R., shortly after 4
o'clock on Wednesday morning, 18th inst, of
old age and pneumonia. She is survived by
her husband, three sons-Messrs. James, Geo.
and William Porter-and one daughter-Miss
Lille Porter; also five grandchildren. The
funeral took place at Orem's Church, Friday,
18th inst, at 1880 o'clock. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. f. R. Isaac, of Great Falls
Circuit. The pall-bearers were Messrs. d. A.
Kenney, s. r. Whitmore, j. K. Henry, Fred
erick Mohr, Edward ]. DeBruler and VIM. J !.
Porter. Interment in the cemetery adjoining
the church. Undertaken Lantz had charge of
the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. David A. Kenney attended the
funeral of the formers brotherin-law, Mr..
Lewis A. Bowen, last Monday, at Saters Bap-
fist Church. Chestnut Ridge.
Miss Annie Neinmaster, of this place, who
has been sick with grip, is convalescing
Kings avenue" branch of the Philadel-
phia road, is closed on account of its bad con-
dtion.
The pupils of Poplar public school who made
the highest average in their respective grades
at the semi-annual examination were the fol-
lowing: 8th grade, Estella V. Kenney; 7th,
Elizabeth Henry 9th, Julia Whtmore; 9th,
Martha McLewrine 4th. David Magsamen ;
sd, Al0nZo Wn1tmore; "a, Lena f1sneri ISL,
VIM. Hilmer. Miss Grace DeBruler is princi-
pal of the school, and Miss Celest Hayden, as
sistant.
The heavy rain Wednesday night put the
roads in very bad condition and travelling is
exceedingly unpleasant.
Saturday being st. Valentines day, all are
looking forward to untold missives through
the mail. 1t is good thing that the day fol-
lowing it is Sunday, as the mail-carriers will
need plenty of rest after carrying so many
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Circuit Court.-Joseph B. Herbert VS.. the
County Commissioners for Baltimore county
submitted to the court on an agreed statement
of facts and decided in favor of the county.
The Star Milk Cooler Company, corporation,
VS.. William H. Norris; tried before the court;
verdict for defendant. James Derden vs.. Har-
vey L. Chase, dismissed. Adam Elgert vs..
Charles Wing and Margaret Wing verdict for
plaintiff for SIG. Edward NJ Brown, Leigh
Bonsal and Augustine Der. Sappington, re-
ceivers of the Chesapeake Lumber Company,
vs. William G. Dorsey agreed and settled.
William L. Speacht VS. James McCadden and
Caleb s. Hobbs, bailiff; demurrer to avowry
argued and held sub curia. Nellie Moffett vs..
Thomas J: Hurdle, jury was unable to agree
and was discharged
On Saturday last Judge Burke decided the
case of the Star Milk Cooler Company against
William H. Norris in favor of the defendant.
The suit was brought to recover $500 for mate
rails, ETC., furnished the United Milk Produ-
GERS Association from the defendant, who was
a subscriber to the stock of the association.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Horrible Accident in a Quarry.-Last
Saturday morning Silas Strayer, aged % years,
son of William H. Strayer, of the Pot Spring
road met with horrible and fatal accident in
the quarry of Mr.. Thomas N. Lee, at Texas, n.
G. R. R., and several other men employed in
the same quarry had narrow escapes. 1t APP
pears that blast had been prepared on Friday
evening and had not been exploded. Strayer
was engaged in taking out the charge of dyn-
amte, when it exploded, hurting him in the
air 20 feet DR.. B. F. Bussey was sent for and
prepared the injured man for removal to the
City Hospital, which was done by the next
train. The left leg and both arms were so
badly shattered as to necessitate amputation.
He arrived at the hospital at 10 o'clock Satur-
day morning, and died an hour later. A wife
andt wo children, who live on the Warren road,
survive him.
Charles Stroh, another workman. was en-
gagged on one side of the rock which was riven
by the explosion, and stone fell all around
him, but he escaped injury. Seven other men
were likewise engaged nearby, but fortunately
the rock on their side remained intact and
the entire force of the explosion went in the
opposite direction. Enough limestone was
loosened by the blast to supply the kilns for
two days.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Ruhls P. O., 9th District.-Sickness and
death seem to be the prevailing topics this
week. Mr.. Chester Walker is sick with pleu-
risy, Mr.. George D. OwiDgs is laid up with
rheumatism, while many are suffering with
colds.
Miss Minnie Hilker, who died of consump-
ton at Woodberry, was buried at Stelze's
Church few days ago.
Mr.. Joseph Walker, Jr., a farmer near
Shrewsbury died of pneumonia on the 9th
instant, and will be buried at Stelze's Church,
near where he was raised. He was member
of the Red Mems Tribe at Freeland.
Mrs. Charles Wentz, an aged lady, is lying
at the point of death from the infirmities incl
dent to old age.
In considering the consolidation of the
schools l think it will be detrimental to the
comfort and health of the children, for nearly
all of our upper end schools have from forty to
sixty pupils each, which would require wagons
to be on the rough and muddy roads in winter
three or four hours in the morning and again
in the evening, being the coolest parts of the
day, aside from inclement weather, which.
with the extravaganza, ought to be carefully
considered.
Mr.. J. Y. Keeny, the well known miller, is
recovering from bis late sickness.
Mr.. Peter Zimmerman besides owning
steam threshing rig. is erecting a portable
shingle and saw-mill near Ruhl's, to accom-.
modate his neighbors. B. f.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Much in Earnest About the Proposed
Railway.-A letter from BeIair says: "A great
deal of interest is being manifested by the resi-
dents of Belair, as well as by those living
along the Hartford turnpike. over the pro-
posed building of an electric railway from Bal
timore to Belair, and the encouragement al
ready received by the Baltimore and Belair
Electric Railway Company which has the
project in hand, it is almost certain that the
road will be built in the near future. Civil
Engineer Cutler and party have already made
a survey from Baltimore on the Belair road as
far as Kingsville. and on the Hartford road as
far as the Big Gunpowder falls and expects to
complete the survey to Belair the first of this
week.
"Along the lines of the proposed routes the
residents are making every effort to stir up
local pride and thereby secure the location of
the route in their individual communities.
The distance by way of the two turnpikes is
said to differ very slightly and subscriptions on
the two routes have been very nearly equal.
In view of the information received from local
capitalists, it is certain that the company is
anxious to see the line completed and have al
ready signifed their willingness to cooperate
with the new line and to loan them some of
their equipments.
They will also likely furnish power for the
lower end of the route at moderate cost and
a powerhouse will be constructed about half
way and electricity generated by steam"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Worthing6on Valley, 4th District.-Mr,
Gist Cockey, son of Mr.. Mordecai G. Cockey,
an enterprising young farmer of this valley
is now at the Maryland Agricultural College
taking short course in dairying.
Mr.. Goucher Ease, foreman for Mr.. John
Cowan. contractor, a few days ago paid visit
to Mr.. Charles A. Councilman's quarry where
stone is being gotten out for the new buildings
to be erected at the School for the Feeble
Minded, near Owings' Mills. Mr.. Tase was
much pleased with the progress of the work.
which is in charge of Mr.. ]. George Ritter.
When the condition of the roads will permit
stone.
Mr.. Levi Bosley, who lives at Mr.. Charles
A. Councilman's, is just recovering from Sc
we're attack of measles. In view of the fact
that he has just passed his 61st birthday this is
rather remarkable. DR.. T. Roe Price attended
Mr.. Bosley. V. OBSERVER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

A Prosperous Association.-The High
land Permanent Building Association. which
meets weekly at Rescue Hall, is well man
aged and prosperous institution. The new
books opened last year numbered 1853 and the
number of shares issued is 1910. The amount
loaned on mortgage is s16,5 The associa-
ton paid per cent. dividend last year and the
undivided profits were S236.S3. The officers
are: President, John Hiltz; vice-president,
Frank Kraft; secretary, NJ. r. Bramble !;
Schluderberg, John G. Miller, Christian Miller,
Henry F. G. Gieseking, Henry Sehrt, William
Schluderberg of c., and Henry c. Pabst so
licitor, John H. Richardson.
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about % years, died last week at Leicester,
Md, Of pneumonia, after short illness His
body was brought to the home of his mother,
Mrs Benjamin Chairman, in the 9Th district,
and buried at Sater's Church. He was un-
married and rendered assistance to his widow
ed mother.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Price.-Mrs. Rachel Price died of pneu-
monia at the home of her SON. Mr.. George
Price, of Phoenix, on Tuesday last, aged rs
years. She was the widow of Daniel Price
and was a native of Baltimore county. Mrs.
Price is survived by two children-Mr George
Price and Mrs Isaac Shertzer, the latter OF
Hartford county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

- Don't forget the Farmers Institute at
Towson next Thursday
Looks like the grounding had his hand
in some of this weeks weather
- Lent begins this year February 10Th,
or nearly two weeks later than last year..
This is ST. Valentines day and business
is more brisk than usual in the postotfices.
Things were brisk in Towson early this
week. A few good days help matters wonder
fully.
reported and the malady is causing great deal
of discomfort and suffering.
- Many new subscribers have been added
to THE UNIONS mail lists since the first OF the
present year, and they continue to come.
- Mr.. Samuel S. Cooper, assessor for the
18th district, this week made a return to the
County Commissioners aggregating ST. 900.
- If you wish to know when and where
the public sales are going to be you must con-
suit the advertising columns of THE UNION.
->Towson continues TO grow in popularity
as a Gretna Green. This makes business brisk
for the ministers and is a good thing altogether.
- Joseph Chetelat, carpenter employed
on q building at Gardenvile, fell considera-
BILE distance on Tuesday and dislocated his
shoulder.
- The Gardeners Club is arranging for
carnation show to be held IN Royal Arcanum
Hall, Baltimore, March 23d. 1t will be free to
the public.
> Milton Albright has been appointed a
special officer to do duty at the county fair
grounds, his salary to be paid by the Agricul-
tural Society.
- Politics continue TO warm up among the
Democratic candidates and matters in that
line promise to be red hot long before the
timc~eua.he primary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Snowden.-Mrs. Sallie E. Snowden, wife
of Col Philip NJ. Snowden, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Ehlen, W .Lanvale
street, Baltimore, Saturday evening last after
long illness, aged 70 years. Deceased was a
daughter of the late Capt. John Knighton, of
Anne Arundel county. The funeral took place
at Ascension Church on Monday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev. W. Fl.
H. Powers, rector Of Trinity Pc. Church, Tow
son. assisted by Rev. R. s. COPELAND.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Looks Like the Thing Will be Accom-
plished.--A number gentlemen interested in
the building of the proposed electric railway
line from Towson to Cockeysville held meet
ing in the Continental Trust Building in Balti-
more on Tuesday and temporarily organized
by eecting Mr.. William H. Wight, chairman
and Mr.. James S. Nussear, secretary. 1t was
decided to Immediately incorporates company
under the name of the Towson and Jockeys
vile Electric Railway Company, with capt.
tai of 500, 900, with the following as incorpo-
rators Joshua f. Cockey, president of the
Cockeysville National Bank, VIM. H. Wight,
Capt E. Herman, James s. Nussear and Mil
ton W. 0ffutt.
The company started out under very favora-
bic circumstances, having been given the right
of-way by the Baltimore and Yorktown Turn
pike Company. The line will connect the vii
lagos of Ashland, Cockeysville, Texas, limo
mum and Lutherville with the United Rail-
ways and Electric Company at Towson. The
road will have its own power house. which
will be erected at Cockeysville. 1t will be an
independent line, but will work in harmony
with the United Railways and Electric Com
pany.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Sale of Mortgaged Premises.-JamesL L..
Norwood, auctioneer, sold at the Court House
on Tuesday. for Mr.. Charles Pielert, attorney
under mortgage from James Dixon and wife
to John A Sheridan, a small two-story frame
dwelling, with acres of land, situated near
Bengies, 18th district purchased by Charles
c. Lawrence for 1866.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Armacost.-Mrs. Catharine Armacost died
at her home in Reisterstown, on Tuesday last,
in the S1st year of her age. She was the wife
of Daniel Armacost, to whom she was mar
ried in October 1916, and who survives her at
the age of 81 years. They located in Reisters-
town in 1871 Mrs. Armacost had never been
outside of Baltimore and Carroll counties and
had never ridden on an electric car.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

McCarthy.-Mrs. Mary Mccarthy, widow
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. J..
Shanahan, near Fallston, on Saturday last,
aged rs years. She was native of Ireland
but came TO this country nearly fifty years
ago. Mrs. Mccarthy was known former kind
ness of heart and many acts of charity. The
remains were inferred at st. Johns Church,
Long Green, on Monday morning.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-14

Building AsSoclatlon EIectlonS.-fu IIer
ton Permanent Loan Association has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year
President. Alexander Mccormick vice-presi-
dent, G. Howard Amos secretary, Charles
Brockmeyer; treasurer, Frederick Lassahn
Directors, Benjamin F. Parlett, John G. Du-
mer, William B. Fuller, Charles Lassahn,
Thomas Mccormick and John L. Sippel So
licitor, G. Ross Mace. This association has
been in operation fifteen years and in that time
the officers have handled $4,000, and never
met a loss. Messrs. Mccormick, Brocklneyer
and Lassahn have filled their respective posi-
tions since the association was organized.
Putty Hill Permanent Loan Association has
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year President, Joseph Beck vice president,
Peter Tremper; secretary, Charles Brockmeyer;
treasurer Charles Deems; directors, John f.
Suhre, John Hertein, George W. Grammer,
Leonard Spiegel, John L. Pfeifer and George
Steg