The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-11-19


Oyster Suppers, Bazars, &c.-The fol-
lowing announcements of church oyster sup
pers, bazars, etc., are made by request:
The ladies of Providence NJ. E. Church,
northeast of Towson, will hold their annual
oyster supper in the old church, ON the even
ings of November oath and 25th, to which
they extend general in vitation.
The Aid Society of Ebenezer M. E. Church
will hold an oyster supper ard bazaar in Phelps
Hall, Taylor, Hartford county, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, November 23d and oath.
Public invited.
The ladies of Bosley M. E. Church. in the
9Th district, are preparing to give a supper
on the evenings of November 18th and 18th, in
Belfast Hall. The money raised will be ap-
piled to the renovation of the church.
The members of St. Johns Lutheran Church
will hold fair and supper in Sweet Air Hall,
which general invitation is extended.
The teachers of the public school at Park
vile, Hartford road, desiring to replensh the
school library, are preparing to give supper
on the evenings of November Both and Decem-
Der LIST. The schools in charge of Mr.. Thomas
F. Mallonee, principal, and Misses Sabina
Fleming and Marion Numbers, assistants.
Will These Baltimore County Mills Re-
sumo ?-The Baltimore Nevs of Monday said
Mr.. Charles K. Oliver, president of the Mount
Vernon Woodbury. Cotton Duck Company,
ton duck mills of his company around Balti-
more would be put in operation, said: I'VE
contemplate starting up both the Po0nix and
Franklinville mills. The Phoenix would be
the first to be put in operation. cannot say
time to get ready. The Laurel mill has already
been put in full operation again. Improved
business conditions enable us to run these
mills. We had expected a fair trade next
spring. As it has turned out, we have had an
excellent trade this fall and l look for still
better business next spring.
"The condition of our company is better
now than at any time in its existence. 1t
showed its inherent strength when it was able
to pay off about a million and three-quarters
of obligations 1t is growing all the time.
Like ali large industrials, it has had problems
to solve and it has found way to do it."
Mr.. Thomas Won His Case-In the Cir
cult Court at Towson on Monday Chief Judge
Fowler filed an opinion in the case of Charles
Z. Thomas, TOwson contractor and builder,
against Douglas H. Gordon, in which it was
sought to enforce q mechanics lien claim for
1908. 40 as a balance due for the erection of O
dwelling on the property of the defendant,
near Charles street avenue. The defendant
denied the plaintiffs claim and alleged in his
answer that the house was not completed by
the plaintiff within the time specified in the
contract and that he (the defendant) was en-
titled to deduct $40 a.day for each day after
the time limit.
The plaintiff contended that he was not re-
sponsible for the delay, which was caused
partly by cyclone that destroyed the mill
where the lumber was manufactured, and
partly by the defendant himself in his failure
to provide certain materials. The court de-
cided that the plaintiffs entitled to the amount
claimed.
Sons of America to Hold Public Meet
ing.-Washington Camp No. 50, of the Patri-
otto Order Sons of America, will hold its next
public meeting in Shirley Hall, Fork, 11th
district, next Friday evening, November 18th,
at s o'clock. A literary program will be rem
dered, along patriotic lines, followed by a. joint
debate on thequestion of Governmental owner
ship of railroads. Messrs. Edward ]. Colgan,
of Baltimore; B. Hiram Mattingly. of Tow
son; Walter P. McComas. of Belair, and Frank
Morris, of Loeb Raven. will discuss the ques-
ton. DR.. ]. F. H. Gorsuch will also make q
| short address.