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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Country Clubs Election.-The annual
meeting Of the Gainesville Country Club was
held in Baltimore on Monday night. Gen.
Clinton L. Riggs presided. and Mr.. Arthur G..
Montell was secretary. The following were
elected as board OF. governors to serve three
years: Messrs. Alex L. Cummings and Nor
man James. DIR. j. Charles .Macgill and DR..
Marshall B West 1t was decided to turn the
attention of the club in the future chiefly to
athletic features,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19
John I. Yeuott, Attorney. TO,rson, ma
TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sui
scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
on the estate of
ALICE L. DELAUDER, (NEE MCDow),
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber.
On or before the goth dag of August, 1904
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons Indebted 70
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this SSd day OF
JOHN P. DELAUDER,
Feb. 27.-4t Administrator, C. t. a.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Minister Joins the Ranks of the Bene.
dicts.-The marriage of Miss NJ Olive MUIR
ray, of Highlandtown, teacher in the Balti-
more county schools. to Rev. L. Emory Ben
nett, pastor of the Highlandtown Methodist
Episcopal Church. was solemnized Thursday
night at the residence of Rev. Walter G. Nc
Neil, West Lafayette avenue, Baltimore. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr.. Mcneil,
assisted by Rev. DR.. H. s. France, presiding
elder of East Baltimore district There were
no attendants. The bridal march was played
by Miss Carrie Murray, sister of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett left for Philadelphia and
New York. They will reside in Baltimore
until after the coming conference.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

N. Ruf..s Gu e Son, attorneys, Baltimore.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri..
baltimore county letters testamentary on the
estate of
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber,
On or before the 18Th day of September, 1901
They may otherwise by Aw be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this Sth day OF
March, 1904.
Mob 12-4t* Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19


4 NRDER OF PUBLICATION.
THOMAS F. BURTON,
LAURA BURTON, HIS WIFE,
PLAINTIFFS,
CHARLES BUTTON,
DAISY BURTON, His WIFE,
LEVI BURTON,
ALICE BURTON, HIS WIFE,
EDWARD BURTON, WIDowER
DELE SIMS,
THOMAS SIMS, HER HUSBAND, In THE
MARY SIMS,
ANDREW SIMS, HER HUSBAND
GEORGE BURTON. CIRCUIT
THOMAS BURTON,
LEVIA BURTON,
ELEANOR GIBSON, COURT
- GIBSON, HER HUSBAND,
NARY A. BROWN, WIDOW,
LENORA FRANCIS, FOR
SAMUEL FRANCIS,
Her HUSBAND,
ANN ELIZA McCAULEY, BALTIMORE
= MOCAULEY, HER HUSBAND,
SUSAN THOMPSON,
JOHN THOMPSON, COUNTY,
FANNIE BOND,
BOND. HER HUSBAND, In EQUITY.
IDA NJ. FOSTER,
WILLIAM FOSTER,
RICHARD BURTON,
MAGGIE BURTON, HIS WIFE,
LUCINDA MONROE, WIDOW,
MOLLIE COPE,
CHARLES COPE, HER HUSBAND,
DEFEN0ANTS
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

HuNDR EDS OF deer have died of cold and
starvation in the northern part of New York
State this winter. 1t is said by old woodsmen
that the winter in the Adirondacks was the
most severe in forty years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

THE JAPs are so secretive that it is impossi-
BILE to tell whether the first battle will be at
Ping Pong, Chow Chow or Yum Yum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Quarterly Conference Heid.-The fourth
quarterly conference of New Market Circuit.
Methodist Protestant Church, was held on
Tuesday last in the NJ. P. Church at New
Market, 7th district. Mr.. William b. Wright,
of Ayers Chapel, was chosen delegate to the
Maryland Annual Conference OF me M. r
Chnrch. which will meet in Alnutt Church.
Lombard and Chester streets, Baltimore, April,
9Th. Mr.. William H. Hendrix was elected
alternate. The delegate was instructed to ask
for the return of the present pastor, Rev. Z.
NJ Cullum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19
PLYMOUTH ROCKS.

DUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS.
EGGS FOR MATCHING from heavy laying
strain, $500 per Is; $3.50 per 80. Orders booked
now. CHAS. A. MAISlN6Eh'
Charles Street Avenue, oppo. Abell's Gate.
Feb. e-sm*l Baltimore. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

a resident of Della all his life, died at his
home there on Tuesday, after long illness,
aged Sc years. He suffered stroke of paraly-
sis several years ago from which be never
recovered. He is survived by widow, one
son and one daughter. Mr.. George Fisher, OF
Gainesville, is brother of the deceased
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Porter.-Mrs Alkaline S. Porter. widow OF
George U. Porter, died on Wednesday, at the
home of her daughter Mrs. G. Glenn Goodrich,
of Oak Forest Park, Gainesville. Deceased
was daughter of Conrad Hook, who was
captain in the War of 1924, and was born
in the Sd district of Baltimore county. A
brother Winfield Scott Hook-served in the
Mexican War.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Forwood.-Mrs. Bertha Forwood, wife OF
Mr.. BENJAMIN Forwood, proprietor of the
hotel at Timonium, died on Monday last from
the effects of an operation performed at the
Mary land University Hospital, aged % years.
Besides her husband she is survived by three
children Deceased was a daughter OF Mr..
Levi Justus, of Chestnut Ridge.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Peters.-Mr. Philip J. Peters, one of the
oldest residents OF Gainesville, died at his home
in that place. on Thursday, aged 70 years. He
was a native of Germany and came to this
country with his father in 184S. He had been
a resident of Gainesville thirty-eight years.
He is survived by widow, four sons and one
daughter. One of the sons is Mr.. August
Peters, of Catonsvillle.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Cotter.-Mr. John Cotter, one of the Oldest
residents of Lower Canton, died on Wednes:
day last, aged IA years. He was a native OF
Ireland and came to this country when
Young man and located at Texas Baltimore
county, where he lived some years. He is
survived by widow and seven children.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Wild Ducks by the Thousands.-A let;
ter from York dated March 14th says: wild
ducks by the housands-mallards, canvas
backs. black ducks and other varieties-have
made their appearance on the Susquehanna
river from Peach Bottom to Goldsboro, and
are still coming from the South in greater
numbers. Veteran sportsmen declare that the
spectacle is one that has not been witnessed on
the river for fifty years. Gunners would nave
q naraeiise if the ducks were unprotected by
game laws. Large focks ofswild geese were
also seen at many points along the river
| today"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19
Eena1 Antices.

W. GU Smith, Attorney, TO,Uson, Md.
NRDER OF PUBLICATION.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

MUCH OF the joy of married life must be lost
by President Joseph Smith in trying to keep
track of his wooden, tin and silver wedding
anniversaries.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Clagett.-Mrs. Gertrude Clagett, wife. of
Mr. Charles W. Clagett. of Randallstown, died
on Saturday last, after short illness from
pneumonia Deceased was a daughter OF MI.
Albert Fleischman. She is survived by her
place at Mount Olive Church on Monday, Rev.
John Edwards, pastor of Baltimore Circuit,
M. r. Church, conducting the services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Surprise Party.-An enjoyable surprise
honor of Mr. Bayard Hoshall, son of Mr..
George Hoshall who lives near Shamburg. 9th
district. Among those present were Misses
Alice, Grace and Rosa Kidd, Edna Kelbaugh,
Mabel, Edith and Myrtle Hoshall, Julia and
Elsie Kelbaugh, Ethel Alban. Lena Peerce
Pertha Young and Messrs. Walter, Frank,
Clarence, Bayard, Jacob, Harry and WILDER
Hoshall, Clifton Cole, Roy Young. Thomas and
Harvey Hale, Harvey Kidd, Harry Krebs
Henry Walker and others. Games were play
ed until late hour. when the company sepa-
rated for their homes. Mr.. Hoshal is employ
cd by an electric railway company in Phila-
delphia.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Opposed to the Cockey Came Law.-At
q meeting of the Towson Gun Club, held on
Tuesday, resolution was adopted opposing
the passage of the game bill introduced in the
House of Delegates by Col. Joshua II: Cockey,
of Baltimore county, and requesting the mem !,
beers of the delegation from this county and
Senator Biddson to defeat the bill, as it is con-
trary to the wishes of sportsmen generally, it
is claimed. A resolution was also passed OPP
posing the passage of the Ray bill, regulating
target practice and rifle ranges. A copy OF the
resolutions will be sent to the members OF the
House and Senator An abstract of the Cockey
bill was published in THE UNION last week.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Rather-The funeral of Mrs. Emeine
Rather, wife of Mr.. John Rather, of Partition,
took place at II A. NJ. on Saturday last at
Hoshalls Memorial U. B. Church. Rev: F.
B. Emenheiser, pastor. conducted the services
Deceased, who was SO years of age. was
daughter of the late Valentine Bollinger. Her
husband and three small children survive her.
The pail bearers were Messrs Irwin McCul.
Tough, George Weaver, Charles Hilker, John
Miller, Clayton Wilhelm and Charles Hoshall.
Undertaken Roy Stiffler had charge of the
funeral.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Injunction Against Farmers. = Messrs
John Grason and John s. Ensor, attorneys for
sniff in the Circuit Court here against Austin
Keene, Jr., and Austin Keene, ST., for the pur-
nose of having them enjoined from allowing
noxious, decaying and offensive matter to be
denosited on their lands. An injunction was
accordingly issued. The bill alleges that the
nisintiffs have for nine years owned a tract of
land on the north side of Fifth avenue, between
Eighteenth and Twenty streets, in the
10Th district; that they have expended con:
siderable sum of money in improving this land
as site for dwelling houses and that the de-
PENDANTS, who operate farm contiguous to the
large quantities of malodorous and offensive
matter on the land.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Circuit Court.-In the matter of the estate
of Emily H. Buck, exceptions to ratifications
of trustees report of sales; argued and held
sub curia.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank VS..
Percy NJ. Lawder ct al. motion of Gertrude
l.. Lawder to vacate order of Court SO far as
the same relates to the conveyance to her of
the property situate in Baltimore county, by
w. Ward Lawder, sustained.
John j. Hetzel VS.. Maryland College and
School of Music for Women; verdict for plain
tiff FOR $170
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

New VOIunteer Fire COmpHny.--Ou
Thursday evening" 10th inst, the citizens OF
lilyndon, 4th district, organized volunteer fire
company by electing MR.. Smith Orrick, chair
man. and 6. Howard Whittle, secretary. Six
ty.fiye names were secured for membership.
4 committee composed of J. Smith Orrick, 1;
Reese Arnold, G. G. Shriver A. NJ. Ruby and
]. ]. Dyer, was appointed to confer with the
County Commissioners, and committee, con.
sisting of George H. Taylor, Charles r. McNeal
and William Chinworth, was named to formu-
late by laws The helpless condition OF Glyn-
don in case of fire has been SO torcioiy I'M
pressed upon its population number of times
during the past year as to lead to the foregoing
action.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Sixth District.-Farm hands will be very
scarce this season and farmers will have no
small amount of trouble to secure help.
Corn is selling at some of the public sales at
$500 BARREL on credit.
few days ago. She was advanced in age and
was the widow of Jared Stabler, who con-
Quoted large -four mill at Shrewsbury Station
for number of years.
lives near York, died of Group and was buried
at Stelzes Church last Tuesday.
Emanuel Bolinger and Herbert Walker
have gone to Philadelphia in quest of work on
| the rapid transit railway. Eight young men
from this section are now employed in that
| CITY. They formerly worked on farms.
The farmers are anxiously waiting TO COM
| mence their spring work, which has been de-
| layed by bad weather.
After the LIST of July the R. F. D. carriers
will be forbidden to sell newspapers or do the
move will be they will not be permitted to
| speak to anybody. y.
Poplar, 18th DistrIct:-Misses Edith
| Thorne, Ida Sergeant and Anna Patterson, OF
Baltimore, and Messrs Howard w. Thorne. OF
Baltimore, and J. Clarence Francis, of Free
! land, Md spent last Sunday with Misses
Emma and Estelle Kenney, OF this place.
| Mr.. r. D. Plowman of this place, who has
been indisposed for some time, is able to be
| out again.
Miss Grace DeBruler, principal of Poplar
school, was quietly married at Ebenezer M. =.
Church, Chase, last Saturday, to Mr. G. d.
Brendel Candles. The affair was quite q
surprise to her pupils when they returned 70
school on Monday morning to find substitute
in charge and learn that their former teacher
had been married.
Mr.. Nicholas Evans, of Baltimore, has re-
turned home after spending some time at the
home of Mr. David A. Kenney. Of this place.
Rev. Archibald Porter, of Va, is visiting
his son, Mr. George Porter, of this place.
Master Charles Porter, son of Mr.. and Mrs
George Porter, of Poplar, who has been sick
with pneumonia is convalescing. THEo.
MUCH OF the joy of married life must be los
by President Joseph Smith in trying to keel
track of his wooden, tin and silver wedding
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Clayton.-Mrs. Carrie Clayton, wife of Mr..
Josiah Clayton, of Baltimore, died ofconsump-
ton on Wednesday last, at the home of her
brother.in-law, Mr.. Arthur Clayton, near
Fork, 18th district, aged 26 years. Deceased.
who is survived by one child, was daughter
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-19

Death Of "Spanish Joe. odr
novis, better known as "Joe" Mayors or Span
ish Joe, died in Baltimore, where he had been
living for several years, last MONDAY aged Oh
late james Mayes, Of Dulany's Valley, picked
him up in the streets Of Baltimore when he
was only 10 years of age, and took him home
with him where he lived until nearly 30 years OF
age. Joe married colored woman, by whom
he had several children. He lived In Iowson
MANY wears and was well known as a hostler.
His remains were brought here and the funeral
took place on Wednesday from the colored
church on Jefferson avenue the interment De-
| ing in the colored cemetery north OF the town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16
NORTH TOPEKA.

GI4eave Items for this column with Kim
ball Printing Co. S12 North Kansas ave-
Independent phone 1861
Get your pictures framed at BARS.
Cecilia Oberly is i'll at her home, 1124
Monroe street.
Holiday books and Bibles, lowest
prices at BARS.
Miss Celia Lower, of Council Grove,
is the guest of Miss Grace Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Davis of Hoyt
are the guests of their daughter. Mrs
Renfrow.
Don't let little snow keep you from
enjoying the parlor concert at the
Baptist church tonight.
Miss Stella Furbeck. who has been
the guest of Mrs C. F. Adams, will re-
turn today to her home in st. Louis.
Lost-Bundle of papers, abstracts,
between North Topeka and Fifth and
Jackson. Reward for return to 602 N.
Kansas avenue
cash in all our stock of furniture, car
pets and stoves. Topeka Furniture Co.,
S27 N. Kansas avenue.
Miss Permelia Curtis, who is attend
ing Wellesley college at Wellesley,
Mass, will be home next week for the
Christmas vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Killian and lit
tie son, Willard Clark, who have been
spending the past month in California,
are expected home Sunday.
cash in all our stock of furniture, car
pets and stoves. Topeka Furniture Co.,
S27 N. Kansas avenue.
Rev. Frank Houser has returned from
Chicago and will occupy the pulpit at
the Baptist church next Sunday. Rev.
Mr.. Houser has under consideration a
call to a Chicago church.
Mr.. r. r. Jones, formerly of North
Topeka, but now living on Jefferson
street near Sixth, has received word of
the death of his mother, which occurred
last week at her home in North Wales.
Mr.. NJ. A. Blanchard has secured the
contract for building a $500 Mormon
church in Oakland. 1t will be news to
many Topeka people that there is a
call for church of that denomination
here.
The water pipes in the building at
zoos Kansas avenue burst last evening,
flooding the building to a considerable
extent. The lower floor of the building
is occupied by the Great Atlantic &
Pacific Tea Co., while a family have
the second story.
Mr.. Frank Nichols of the Menoken
neighborhood, who was taken very i'll
Tuesday evening with what was sup
posed to be diphtheria, was somewhat
better yesterday afternoon and the at
tending physician now pronounces his
illness pneumonia.
A very successful box social was
held the other evening at the Lyman
school house, the proceeds to be ap-
piled on the organ fund. Under Mr..
French, who is principal, this school
is pushing to the front and aside from
the organ fund a fund for a library
has been started.
The Merry Maids and Matrons met
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Paul Groody on Jackson street
south. The young women spent the
time very pleasantly chatting and sew
ing on their Christmas fancy work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16

every summer on a mile track, with
football, baseball, and the minor games
going on, Topeka will have need for a
blue or pink sporting page in one of its
daily papers.
Mrs. Ralph Squires, who is seriously
sick, is showing improvement and will
probably recover.
Mrs. Nation took dinner by invitation
today at the First Christian church
where she was refused permission to
speak some time ago on the plea that
some one might blow up the church. II
was afraid" said she today, that there
might be a bomb under the table but
went anyhow
Such days as these are only reminders
of what is to come, and when it does it
will come to stay. Why not get in
ahead of the big storm and order your
wood now. 1 have a supply of good
hard dry wood, and price that will
interest you if you will ask me for it.
Geo. Campo, Ind. phone 375-3.
Gleason's last performance in Topeka
will take place tonight. Next week he
goes to Wichita.
While down town drop into Mrs. I.
l.. Keener Stewards millinery store and
see the elegant SIS sofa pillow she is
going to give away. The purchase of
any trimmed hat in her store entities
the purchaser to one chance on the pill
low free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16
DINNER.
Railroad Presidents to Take q
Stand Against Roosevelt.
Santa Fe EXOrbitant Rate Case
at FL PasO Has Hearing.

The warfare against excessive rates
demanded by American railways has
taken on new phases, developments
coming to light in the east, in the far
west, and in Chicago.
A Chicago railroad president who at
tended the Ripley dinner in New York
sion. In brief, it was this:
E. H. Hartman was rabid in his con-
demnation of President Roosevelt's rec
the interstate commerce commission
power to name and enforce rates pend
ing appeals to courts.
But the western railway chiefs OPP
posed the Hartman view and made
clear their opinion that if the railroads
stood out against corrective national leg
islation they would be the worse Suf-
ferers.
The westerners also made it plain
that they had more fear of state legis-
latures in commemorative like Wiscon-
sin, Iowa and Minnesota, especially
when backed by the aroused anger of
the people.
Other eastern presidents agreed with
Hartman in his criticism of the Roose-
welt plan.
All agreed that congress should be in
duced to appoint an inquiry commits
SION from among it's own members,
hoping in this way that legislation and
the evil might be postponed.
Other developments of the day were:
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Prouty in Ell Paso, Tex, took up charges
that the Santa Fe railway constructs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-16
BRIEF BITS OF CITY NEWS.
A Collection of Important Para
graphs for Your Consideration.

If you fail to find the present you
were looking for. come up to my
parlors and inspect the elegant as
sortment of novelties 1 have prepared
for the holidays. Burnt wood, fancy
painted china, point lace, embroidery
sofa pillows, etc There is surely
something here that will please you.
Mrs Anna NJ. Trap. 40 Kansas ave-
nue., upstairs. Independent phone 372.
If you are a lover of seasonable and
beautiful flowers, come in and see our
elegant assortment of the celebrated
Begonia Gloire-de-Lorraine. This is
truly a Christmas flower, and has hun
dreds of blooms on each plant. 1t
would make the most elaborate
Christmas present. James Hayes, the
florist.
The Ottawa Republic says: DIR. R.
A. WATSON returned last night from
Topeka, where he went to visit his
brother. Dr. L. c. WATSON His
brothers condition was still such that
allow DR.. r A WATSON to see him.
The physician thinks that DR.. L. c.
WATSON is improving slowly.
The celebrated Griffiths homemade
sausage, fresh every day, 10 cents per
pound or two pounds for quarter, at
Warmers new grocery and meat
market 1901 Kansas avenue.
The Salvation Army will give a
Christmas tree to the poor children
of Topeka Christmas eve. Anyone
wishing to give toys or candy, fruit,
or in fact anything that will assist
US to make the children happy, send
us their address. The Xmas tree will
be arranged in the Salvation Army
hall. 312 Kansas avenue, where Santa
Claus Will give out the presents to
the poor children. The free Xmas
dinner for the poor will be served on
Monday, December 26, from II a. m.
to p. m Capt. Edgar Stinnett, Off
Ger in charge.
The Shawnee County horticultural
society. the Forestry club and the
Chrysanthemum club are consulting