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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Good Showing in Feeding.--Mr. Peter
Kessler, the we'll known Gamer of Butler, has
done something out of the ordinary in cattle
feeding. On the 7th of September last he
bought steers the combined weight of which
was $50 lbs. On the 18th of November they
had made net gain Of 1900 lbs. After that
the weather became cold and they did not do
SO we'll running in the barnyard with an open
shed for shelter. Mr.. Kessler sold the bunch
on the 10th of December when they showed q
net gain for the three months and IL days OF
2450 lbs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

TOcson H. q. Church.-Sunday, December 18th
Christmas services at A. NJ, preaching by the
pastor at II A. NJ, and P. NJ,
Lakeview n. r.. Church. Christmas services
at p. M, and preaching by the pastor, Rev.
John r. Edwards.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

IT MUST be a great qualification to Judge
Parker to know that dirt is already flying on
the Panama canal. That is about the only
Republican measure he advocated.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Warden Malcolm Gives Hints in Feed
ing Birds.-Deputy Game Warden Harry
Malcolm, of Towson. has addressed a letter to
farmers and sportsmen, giving some useful
hints on feeding game and songbirds. He says:
Feed the birds larks and redbirds as well
as bobwhite. have fed very successfully by
taking punches of wheat. not threshed and in
large punches, and fastened with grain end
hanging few inches from the snow. fasten
the punches with hay-bale wire around tree
or fence corner where tracks of birds are seen.
This will save them.
For meadow larks spread out some manure
in the field where they rise with grain on the
same. Redbirds will take well to all grain.
Come and help us. We are helping you and
working hard. man who shoots every year
and will not feed the birds to keep up the stock
should be drummed out of the State. He is
what 1 call bird hog-takes everything in
sight away and puts nothing back.
"Do not forget the rabbits. / have one am
feeding on corn at the side of my home, in the
heart Of Towson. Remember it is the law that
no rabbits may be tracked or killed by club or
taken in traps while the snow is on the ground.
Rabbits are too thin to eat. Give bunny q
chance and kill next fall"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

In MATTERS affecting the public comfort,
President Roosevelt can always be depended
upon. There will be no extra session Of
Congress.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Masonic Election.-Highland Lodge, No.
ted the following officers for the ensuing term
Worshipful Master-Edward T. Farrell Senior
Warden-Philip R. Hiltz; Junior Warden
Frederick Osterman; Secretary-John Wag-
ner; Treasurer-Adolph G.. Kelm; Tyler
George NJ, D, Nice.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

To Sell Real Estate Belonging to the
Late Col. Offutt.-On Monday last Judge
Burke passed decree appointing the Safe De-
post and Trust Company of Baltimore, and
Thomas w. Offutt trustees to sell farm in the
10th district and lot of ground and improve
ments in Smedley Row. Towson, belonging to
the late Col. Milton w. Offutt.
A decree was also passed appointing the Safe
Deposit and Trust Company and Richard Ber-
nard trustees to sell quarry lot at Texas, be.
longing to Col. Offutt and John J. Kelley, and
for distribution of the proceeds ofsale among
several parties in interest.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

SALES ADVERTISED IN ..THE UNION"

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"
wsanaadav. December %, by Martin Forster. on
tEe PHiia, road s miles from Baltimore,
horses. mules, wagons, farm and garden Inn
Dlemei,ts provender, ETC.; also,a truck farm
Tuesday' January Q, 1905, by William Grason. as
eiQnee. on the premises, q farm OF ~ acres;
IN fhe 10th district, on the road from the OLD
York road to Corbett. N. @. II. X.
Tuesday. January 10, by John 8. Crowther. near
Texas, eth district, mules. horses, cows ag-
rIcultural implements, corn, hay, etc.
Tueedav january 10. by Mary Il. Curry and John
w. Smith, administrators Of the late A. jack
eon Curry. on the premises, horses, COWS,
hogs, wagons, farm implements, etc.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Worthington Valley. 4th District. Win
ter seems to be in dead earnest and those who,
early in the season, predicted mild one have
been obliged to acknowledge that all their
"signs" failed. The sleighing was never finer
and all who can do so are enjoyingit. Farmers
have little to do except to attend to the stock
and get wood enough to keep warm. Some
are hauling out manure and Speeding it on
the snow, which is an unusual sight.
Some are cutting ice Mr.. Charles A. Council
man having harvested some from to inches
thick.
Mr.. Mordecai G. Cockey has been making
some needed repairs on his fine laying farm in
this valley, including new roof on his barn.
Mr.. Jacob D. Geist has erected new hay
house with shedding beneath for steers. He is
now feeding about 20 fine ones. On one / 200
pound steer he put on 120 lbs. in one month
over 8 pounds per day. Pretty good result
from the old way of feeding, but he has plenty
of fine spring water right in his barnyard.
Mr.. A. w. Fuss is feeding 158 head of steers
this winter and fine looking lot they are.
Ensilage, shredded corn fodder, hay, cotton
seed meal and bran are being fed. He has
such excellent arrangements that one man can
attend to all the feeding of this large lot
Mr. Fuss has a new variety of yellow corn
which he believes will outyield any other. 1t
possesses many excellent qualities among them
being a quick and extraordinarily strong
growth that makes a large yield of fodder,
making it more valuable for ensilage. From
barrels to the acre and says he thinks some
acres yielded at least "a barrels In one of his
poorest fields he planted white corn on one
side and the new yellow on the other and the
latter produced 4 more barrels to the acre.
Mr.. Fuss thinks it would be greatly to the adj
vantage of farmers to give the new variety q
trial. V. OBSERVER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Kingsville, 18th District.-Mr. Frederic
Schultz, the well-known undertaken of Upper
Falls, died last Tuesday night of pneumonia
There is scarcely home in this neighborhood
that Mr.. Schultz had not been called in to per-
form the last sad rites, and his efficient, quiet
and unassuming manners won the respect and
esteem of everyone. He is survived by q
widow, five sons and two daughters. He was
buried al Franklinville Presbyterian Church
on Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. j. Marion Quinlin of New York. will
spend the holidays with his relatives here.
The pupils and teacher, Miss Helen Gorsuch. J
of School No. 9, 18th district. known as Quin-
Inns school. were made quite sick on Monday
by coal gas. The pipe hole and chimney had
become clogged and when the fire was started
great deal of gas escaped into the room. Mr..
E. ]. Bell. one Of the trustees. was called in
and he advised the dismissal of the pupils
while he attended to the chimney.
Miss Amelia Rittenhouse, Student at st.
Mary's Female Seminary, is spending the holt
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. V. B.
Rittenhouse.
Miss Jennie NJ. Bell, of Philadelphia, will
spend the holidays with her family in this
neighborhood. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Chase, 18th District.-Two weeks ago last
Sunday q very unusual thing happened at
Ebenezer Church The congregation assem-
bled at the usual hour and went through with
the regular services without noticing anything
wrong. After the service was over and those
present went out into the air quite number
then realized that they were almost asphyxiated
from gas that had escaped into the church
from a defective hue. 1t was a pitiable sight
to see so many limp and helpless people.
Nothing serious happened except that those
those affected were quite sick for few days.
What surprised many was that the air in
church. where the doors were being opened
and closed so often, could become so strongly
impregnated with gas as to cause such trouble.
Since this occurred the defective hue has been
repaired so that there need be no fear enter
tanned as to repetition of the affair.
Mr.. Robert Crouch, son of Mr.. John w.
Crouch, who spent the last three years at Seattle,
Washington returned home last Friday. His
arrival was quite surprise to his friends in
this community, but they were equal to the
emergency and extended him royal welcome.
He expresses himself well pleased with Seattle
and says that it is a fine place for enterprising
young men, especially mechanics. While
away Mr.. Crouch also visited Klondike.
Miss Harriet Kerchoff and Mr.. George Evans,
of Baltimore, spent last Sunday with Mr.. VIM.
Evans. Miss Kerchoff is now teaching at the
Canton school. She formerly taught at Bengies.
On Wednesday evening the pupils of Chase
school gave their regular Christmas entertain
ment, after which they received their Christ
mas treat from Santa Claus.
On Friday evening the D. of p. also gave o
Christmas entertainment and Santa Claus
promised to be on hand then and treat all the
children present. Both entertainments will
be held in Chase Hall. l..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Distillery Burned-Loss SIS, OOo.-The
stillhouse of the Winand Distilling Company,
situated at Scott's Level, about three miles
west of Pikesvllle, was totally destroyed 6y
fire early on the morning of the 18th inst. The
FIRE started in the basement but how it origi-
mated is mystery. The Waterman, who makes
his rounds hourly, visited the cellar about 4.30
o'clock, and finding everything all right con-
tinued through the other part Of the building.
As he was coming down the steps leading from
the second to the first floor he discovered smoke
issuing from the basement. After giving the
alarm be entered the cellar, and finding the
place in flames attached line of hose to the
plug in the corner of the building and with
the assistance of number of men of the night
force, who had not then gone on duty, attempt
ed to extinguish the flames.
In the meantime the Arlington fire depart
ment and also the Pikesville Engine Company
were appealed to for aid, but owing to the
great distance and the snowy condition OF the
roads they were unable to respond.
The flames spread rapidly, and In surprls-
ipgly short time the whole building was ablaze.
The men continued their efforts to save the
building but they were unable to do so.
Seeing that the distillery was doomed, the
men then turned their attention to the four
warehouses, in which hundreds OF barrels OF
whisky are stored Owing to the close prOx-
unity of the warehouses to the burning build
ing and the high wind which prevailed at that
time they were soon ablaZe. The men re-
doubled their efforts and, with the assistance
of several farmers, who formed themselves
into bucket brigade, by heroic work saved the
warehouses
Mr.. NJ. C. Winand, one the proprietors Of the
distillery, SAYS that he had made thorough
investigation. but was unable to learn the cause
of the fire. Besides the building, lot Of valu,,
able machinery was ruined, and Mr.. Winand
says that his loss will be $4,000. 1t is fully
covered by insurance.
Grand Jury Report.-The December term
grand Jury, of which Mr. Van Brant Kitten
house was foreman, in its report to the court
saws that 27 cases were considered, 81 witnesses
examined, 16 true bills found, cases dismiss
ed. prisoner released and case referred to the
next grand jury. The Jail was visited and
| found to be we'll kept. 1t is recommended thai
the Jail lot be enclosed by fence, and the sug
Z. ~,oda that q anff7ciQnt Qua1titV 81
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Next Monday Legal Holiday, and
Why Many persons are under the erroneous
impression that proclamation by Governor
Warfield will be necessary to make next Mon
dav legal holiday, as Christmas will fall on
Sunday. Section of Article Is of the Code of
Public General Laws provides that when
Christmas and New Years day fall on Sum
day the following Mondays shall be legal holi.
days. By an act passed by the Legislature Of
1893, commercial paper falling due on holt
and bills coming due on December 18th and
January I'd will not be liable to protest for
non payment until the close of business on
December 9th and January Sd, respectively.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24
A Pleasant surprise for MRS. Forrester

A PI6a6anJ 5urpTIB6 TOT HT5. T OTI05Ior'
Mrs. John Forester, president of the Chris
tian Endeayor Society of Hamilton Presby-
terrain Church, was given birthday surprise
party few evenings since by the members Of
the Ladies' Aid Society and Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor, when she was
presented with silver service of five pieces.
Mrs Wagner made the presentation, Mr.. Harry
Kronan bearing in the tray. The guests sang
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds,' and Mrs. For
roster entertained them with refreshments.
Songs and games made the evening pass pleas
antly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Epworth League Elections.-The Ep-
worth League of Reisterstown M. E. Church
has elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: President-Gustavu CLANCY; vice.
presidents-Char CLANCY, Adam Debaugh,
Mrs. Kate Conrad and Miss Lottie Church (;
secretary-Miss Cecilia Bergman; treasurer
Miss Lorena Yingling; organists-Misses sgd
new Wheeler and Lottie Church.
The Epworth League of Salem NJ. E. Church,
Long Green Circuit, has elected the following
officers: President George w. Montgomery
vice-presidents, J. E. Stamford, Joshua Ham
mond, Mrs Elias Corbin, Mrs. Jennie Demoss
secretary, James H. Burton; treasurer, Mrs.
Bertha Bell
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Raspeburg, 18th DISTRIBUTING "measur-
ing party held at the home of Mr.. Charles
Selling, of Rockdale, by the Ladies' Aid Society
of Catch NJ. E. Church, was success and an
ENJOYABLE affair." Mr.. Howard Mccormick,
of Fullerton, was awarded the prize as the
tallest person present, Mrs. HESS, of Rock
dale was the stoutest lady, and little Marie
Cole was given book for being the smallest
child present. Mrs. Selling was assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs. Clifton Mccormick and Mrs:
Thomas Mccormick. Mr.. Charles Selling and
Mr.. Edward Elliott had charge of the measur-
ing. very interesting program was presented
and refreshments were served.
Mr.. Alexander Mccormick, of Fullerton,
will attend the State Grange meeting TO be held
December 18th and 10Th, at College Park, Md.
The Sunday school of Catch Church will hold
its Christmas entertainment and treat ON Thurs
day evening, December 10Th, at o'clock. An
excellent program is being arranged. Mr.. E.
Hiesse, of Belleview, has charge Of the music.
Public cordially invited to be present.
Sleighing is especially fine at present and
everyone who is fortunate enough to have q
sleigh is out Such winter for this sport has
not been known for years. @.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Matthews.-Nrs Mary 8. Matthews died at
her home on Nor,h Mount street. of pneumo-
mia, on the 18th inst, aged GA years. She is
survived by three sons and four daughters.
Deceased, who wal lifelong member of the
Society of Friends was daughter of the late
William Dunn, ofSalem, N. ]. Her remains
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Requardt-Mr. Richard Requardt died on
Sunday morning last At his home at Hebbville,
I'd district, after a lingering illness, aged 81
years. He was formerly engaged in the house
furnishing business in Baltimore. widow
survives him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Daily.-Mr. Jesse Daily, an ex-judge of the
Thursday evenipg, December 18th. at his home
in the 9th district, aged 81 years. He had been
in failing heath for some time and his death
was not unexpected. Mr.. Daley, who was
lifelong Democrat, was farmer. He is sur
vived by an unmarried daughter and one son
Mr.. Jesse N. Daily, who was formerly a
clerk in the record Office at Towson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Clark.-Mrs. Mary Clark. wife of Mr.. Au-
gust w. Clark, of Marble Hill, near Jockeys
Vile died on the 10Th inst, at the home of her
father, Mr.. William H. Turnbaugh. of Dula-
ny's' Valley, aged 10 years. She had been sick
q long time with consumption. Her husband
and two small children survive her. She also
leaves four brothers and four sisters. The fl-
neral took place on Sunday and the interment
was in thecemetery attached to Trinity Church,
Long Green.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Crosby.-Mr. Wilson Crosby, father of Su-
pererintendent of Public Parks Walter w.
Crosby, died at the home of the latter in Druid
Hill Park, Baltimore, on Sunday last, aged 20
years. Mr.. Crosby was native of Bangor,
Maine, and lived there until October last, when
he came to Baltimore. He was civil engi-
neer By profession. but retired from active work
some time ago. He served in the Union army
during the Civil War and was member of the
Grand Army of the Republic and also of the
American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr..
Crosby is survived by a widow. a son and a
daughter. While Mr.. Walter w. Crosby was
roads engineer for Baltimore county his father
spent some time at Towson. he was a gentle
man of most pleasing manners and readily
made friends with all with whom he came in
contact.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-07
Proof of Earth,s Curvature.

Although 1t was demonstrated more
than 2O0O years ago that the earth is
Slobular in form, there are certain per-
sons who maintain that it is flat
About thirty years ago controversy
on the subject waXed so hot that it
was determined to put the matter to
direct experiment. in order to settle
the question once for all. The place
chosen was near Bedford, England,
where there is 4 straight siX-mile
stretch of water. At both ends and
in the middle of this water posts were
erected, each OF the same definite
height above the water level. Upon
looking with telescope along the tops
of these posts it was clearly seen that
the centre one orcrtoppcd the others
by about six feet owing to the cur
Vature Of the surface of the earth.
These experiments We're recently re-
peatcd in more scientific manner by
III. Yuic Oldham, who read Il paper on
the subject before the Glasgow meet
ing Of the British Association. The
same result was obtained, with the inn
Dortant difference that by the employ
mont of a tclc-phOtOgraphi lens and
camera the siXfoot prominence of The
middle post was recorded in an unmis-
taxable manner.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-07
a Masculine Trait.

"Mcn as Il class are certainly not in
the haDit Of bOasting of their good
looks said Miss Xaida ben JuSuf,
the distinguished photographer. ".>t
the same time, though, every man is
sure, and rightly sure that there is IT,
his face some unique and admirable
quality, and on account OF this quail
Try he would not change faces with
any one.
"Thcrc is an Arabian story" Miss
ben .IuSuf resumed, (which brings out
we'll mcn's liking for their own faces
and their GiStaStc Cor the faces of thcir
fellows.
Two camel drivers, according to the
story, met i'll the market place and the
first said
~ met Il man to-day who declared
that | rCScni)lcd YOU
Tell me who it was said the other,
that | may knock him down.
"'Oh YOU need not trouble said the
first camel driver, L did that at once )"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-07

was told in eigst different versions ana
the result absolutely confiImed the flu.
tility Of corroborative evidence In
court of law.
The sense of sight is deceived in
hundred ways which are rarely consld.
cred For instance, stand and watch
the revolutions of the cups of the ane-
mometer-the instrument used for
measuring the velocity Of the wind.
You may gaze for several minutes
as carefully as YOU please. yet at the
end of that time still be puzzled as TO
the zeal direction in which they are
turning round. The more uncertain the
wind and the greater consequently the
variation of speed, the more is the dis-
hculty of the task increased.
Again. standing below a high build
ing and looking up, many will aver
that the wall is not exactly pCrpendic.
ular, but incincs overhead in threat.
ening manner. The longer the wall eX.
tends the stronger becomes the illu-
sion.
Another simple illustration of the diff
ficulty experienced by most people in
making exact observation is the failure
to notice mistakes in type. In recent
experiment copies of uncorrectcd
proofs were distributed among a mum.
Der of scholars in the highest grade OF
primary school The average age of
the class was fourteen years.
The average number of errors found
was only twelve. Some of the children
only found three. The actual number
as marked by Il professional proof
reader was forfy-one. A particularly
interesting point about this experiment
was that the cider children, as Il rule,
found fewer mistakes than the
younger.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-07
Sweet Potatoes and Melons

Such plants as sweet potatoes and
mciCAS can endure longer periods Of
dry weather than some others, but
much depends on the work OF the
grower. No weeds must be allowed to
grow near plants in the "OwS. as more
moisture is taken from the soil by
weeds than by some crops. Cab
page plants should be worked often.
as they thrive all the better by fire.
quent cultivation, and it should be the
rule to kill every white butterfly. as
they are the parents of the cabbage
worms. Much of the injury from
drought could be reduced if the farm.
or would keep the surface soil always
loose
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-07
LCttuce For Fall Use.

lot weather does not agree with let
tuce. 1t is the easiest OF vegetables to
raise during the early part of sum.
mer, but the hot, dry days of July and
August the seed terminates poorly
ana plants make an Indifferent growth.
unless given special care. But good
lettuce can be grown for use in the
fail. if enc is willing TO give it the
necessary attention.
The following instructions, taken
from the American Encyclopedia of
horticulture, are so apt that they are
quoted for the benefit of those who
desire lettuce in the fall
Lettuce planted as late as the time
of the riDening OF strawberries is not
likely to do very we'll unless protected
from the sun and heat. y supply OF
fine fail lettuce may be secured ir in
August or early September we rcma-
nurH and spade The ground which was
occupied by the first crop, and make n
trench six or eight inches deep and
I'LL with water. When this has soaked
away, refill and rcpca. this from one
to six times, according to the dryncss
OF the soil. Fill this trench with fine.
moist, not wet, soil, in which make n
mark and sow the seed as in the
spring. Cover the row with foot
wide board. and about three days lat
or put some bricks under so us 10 hold
the board about two inches above the
soil. As soon rs the plants arc wcll
up, turn tho bricks so as to hold the
board about four inches up, and take it
on altogether about o'Nlocl; in the af-
tcrnoon, leaving it of until OF 3 in
the morning. On cloudy days give
more exposure rs the plants develop,
until the shade is entirely dispensed
with"
y muslin shade should be as good as
board. or DETER. An excellent quail
lty of leaf may be obtained by this
method.-Natlonal Fruit Grower.