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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

The interest taken in good roads by almost
every class Of citizens wherever the subject is
discussed gives promise that something eff
cient will soon be done in that direction. Good
roads through the country seem to be Of more
immediate and direct value to the farmer than
to any other class because he is more depen-
dent upon them than any one else to bring his
products to market at the least cost. There
Is. indeed to him no such labor-saviDg ma
chine in use anywhere on his farm as good
road from his farm to the town Or point where
he does his marketing He saves time and
money by the use of improved implements;
but he loses much of what be has saved if he
has no good way to get his products to market
when they should be sold. If he were to count
the time literally wasted in plodding through
the mud during the winter and spring months
over the country roads in doing his marketing
and shopping, and then should add to the
value Of the time and wear and tear OF wagons
and teams and harness, he would be surprised
at the amount ii costs him to get what he has
raised to market. But this is part Of the cost
be never takes into account, although 1t costs
time and labor, just as the seeding and the
reaping do.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Phoenix, N. G. R. Ran enjoyable party
was rendered Mr.. Harry Eckhart q few nights
ago at his home here in honor of his return
from the torpedo boat destroyer Truxtun, on
which he has been cruising for some time.
The house was deliberately decorated with
American colors and Japanese lanters. Vari-
Gus games were INDUCED in and refreshments
were served in abundance. the table being en-
bellished with flowers, etc. Among those pres
emit were Misses Virginia Turnbaugh, Alma
McMann, Margaret Seitz Susie Seitz, Bessie
link, the Misses Kurtz, Mrs. George Kurtz,
Mrs. William Eckhart Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bier, Mr.. Kennard Seitz. Mr.. Earnest McMann
and others. Mr.. Eckhart, after spending
short time at his home, will return to the
Truxtun. Later in the fall he expects to sail
for the West Indies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bier, of Baltimore. are
spending some time with the latter's mother,
Mrs. William Eckhart, of this place. They
will leave for Wheeling, w. Va, on tbs 10th
instant. where they will visit Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Landon Bier.
Mr.. william Powell and Miss Maize Wardell
have been visiting friends at Phoenix. w.
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rHn rrMoNruM FA1R.

Twenty-Sixth Annual Exhibition OF the
Baltimore County Agricultural 30
ciety-Greatly improved Grounds
Large Crowds, Fine Weather
and an Attractive Glass
of Exhibits-Fine Sport
on the Race Track,
Etc, Etc.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Convention, 18th District.-The friends of
Miss Fannie Sterling rendered her surprise
party on Friday night, I'd instant, in honor Of
her 2lst birthday. A very enjoyable time was
evening. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. W. w. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Myers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Klein. Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Sterling, Misses Josephine Myers. Doris Mill
Bevans, Mary Eurice. Augusta Holland, Eliza
beth Thorn, Eva Sterling, Ada Wroten, Ethel
Primrose, Mrs. Emma r. Hand, of Baltimore;
Miss Mary Giesey. Of DickeyvilIe; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Sterling. Of Highlandtown; Mrs:
Dilworth Of Mountvista, and Messrs. Howard
Milling, Gilbert Smith, George Sterling, w.
w. Richardson and others.
Rev. Martin L. Beall, of Long Green Circuit.
win preach at Convention Church. on Sunday,
September 18th, at 1880 P. N. It will be the
first sermon preached in Convention in several
years and the people are urged to attend this
service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Gambrill spent last
Sunday with the formers brother, Mr.. Walter
G. Gambrill, of this place.
Mrs. John H0lthouse, accompanied by her
niece. has been visiting Mrs. D. h. Akehust,
of this place.
Mr.. Elmer Bevans and family, who spent a
week with his father, Mr.. Richard Bevans,
have returned to their home.
Mrs. Frank Shepperdi is visiting at the home
Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. P. Bradley, Of
Loreley.
Miss Rose Wheeler and Master A. Wheeler,
of Hartford county, spent last Sunday with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Bradley.
A man was killed at Poplar Station, B. q. o.
r. R., early on Monday morning last He
was unknown to the train gang and is suppos-
ed to have been stealing ride.
Mr.. Stansbury Brian has the best field of
corn in this section. 1t is on the property Of
Mr.. Robinson. A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

n1afuire. Catherine Gleason, Miss Nellie
1lugely, Mrs. Jno. of B. Fuller, Miss M.
lance, 3. Scott SWeglar, Miss Edith
SM.eVormick. r. 81. Long, Mrs. James
SuerDonnier, VIM. II. Tracey, Mrs. William H.
taylor, Mrs. Rae Price, Miss Ella
ANDERSON, Lyman Ambrose, Miss Gertrude
eMctormick. Mrs. r. A. Woods, Emma K.
ntansfeld Bro. Herr & Babylon.
1utler. Mrs. ThOs. b. Eckenrode & Son
r.lke, Miss Lou Tensile, Frank
punphy, Mrs. Jas. Il. Fenstle, Leo
long, Mrs. William Bond, Miss Bessie d,
wight, Mrs. Dunlop Shanklin, W. Jeff
wight, William H. Shanklin, Cromwell n.
5nanklin, Mrs. c. r. HammarstrOm, Mrs. N p
snanklin, Miss Mabel @. Hammarstrom, Miss e.
snanklin. Mrs. w. Jeff Doyle, Miss Celeste
S0nol, Thomas Cr0wther. Mrs. /. b.
MN1phg. Miss Bertha Deering, Henry
A4mDerd Co. 8. IL. Parks Arnold
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

sunnybrook, 10th District.-Miss Edith
Smith, daughter of Mr.. Frank Smith, of this
place, who spent two weeks with relatives and
friends in Baltimore. has returned to her home.
Miss Clara Amrein. of Catonsvile, and Miss
Louisa Hauser and Miss Gertrude Zittinger, of
Baltimore who had been visiting Mrs. George
Eckhart and Mrs. Frank Smith. of this neigh
borhood, have returned to their homes.
will 90 to Hartford county to attend birthday
party to be given in honor of Mr.. Charles Ann
rein's birthday, he being brother Of Mrs.
Smith. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

White Hall, N. @. r. R.-About the first Of
October the congregation of White Hall Pres
byterian Church, which has been mission Of
Bethel Church, will be organized into separ-
ate congregation. Rev. William A. Price is
the pastor.
It is said within the past two weeks busi-
ness firm at Stewartstown, York county, has
bought over 5000 bushels of new potatoes.
The price paid was SO cents bushel.
Mrs. Harry M. Foster, of this place. has been
entertaining large party Of young folks from
Baltimore, York and elsewhere.
Mr.. Ray Kirkwood of Washington, is
spending bis vacation with relatives in the 7th
district. He is son of Mr.. J. II. Kirkwood
and clerk in the Navy Department.
Miss Lillian Thomas. of Baltimore, has been
visiting her cousins, Misses Anna and Lula
Norris, of White Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. William e. McComas and
family of Baltimore. who spent the summer
with Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Foster, of White
Hall, have returned to their home. Mr.. Nc
Comas is in the employ Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.
Miss Elsie Hunter, of Baltimore, has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Clarence NJ Hoshall.
Miss Alice Black, of White Hall, is visiting
her cousin, Miss Helen Horn, of Walbrook,
Baltimore. 8.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10
Mr.. BoNApARrn's "FARM."
Baltimore Mems.

It IL Located in One Of the Most Beauti-
full Sections of Baltimore County and
He Spends Much Time There.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

A SALUTE Of oO1 guns was fired in honor Of
the infant heir to the throne Of Russia. The
Gar may as well waste his ammunition at
home o. abroad.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Sale Of Real tate.-Sehwab Bros. g. Co.,
auctioneers, sold on the premises on Wednes-
day, for Messrs. Charles Herzog and James A..
Mccarthy, trustees five acres of unimproyed
land situated at the southeast corner of Pimlico
road and Calvert avenue. near the Gentlemen's
Driving Park, to Mr.. John D. Eckert for 81
075. The property is near two suburban car
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10
Spread Of the Engliah sparrows.


The English sparrow was brought to this
country to kill the measuring worms, being
first introduced into the United States by res
ident of Brooklyn, n Y, who brought eight
pair from England in the fall of 1850 and liber-
ated them the following spring.
These did not thrive, and in 1852 second
importation was made In 1854 and 1858 the
sparrow was introduced at Portland. Me-, and
in the latter year at Peacedale, r. l., and few
birds escaped at Boston, Mass. During the
next decade it was imported direct from Europe
into the eight other cities, and in ONE case
thousand birds we're sent to Philadelphia in
single lot; birds were also distributed from the
colonies already started in his country.
At the present time only three States Mon
tana, Nevada and Wyoming) and three terri
tories ALASKA, Arizona and New Mexico) are
apparently free from the sparrow. Its range
extends westward to the great plains and in
Colorado to the Rocky mountains, and also oc..
cupies considerable areas in Utah and central
California.
The true character Of the bird is now 80 well
known thatit Is unnecessary to dwell on its in
iuries to fruit and grain the nuisance It has be-
come in large cities and the extent to which 1t
has replaced native birds. The ill-directed care
and energy expended on introducing and fos-
tering It thirty years ago are largely response.
bic for the marvellous rapidity Of its distribu-
ton. Now, when too late, efforts at extermina-
ton have begun. and four States Michigan,
Illinois, Ohio and Utah) have offered bounties
for its destruction, the expenditures in Illinois
(180l.1895) and Michigan Q887-1887) amounting
to about Silt 500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Dell.-Mr. John @. Dell well known citi-
zen and highly respected farmer died at bis
days ago, in the Goth year of age, after brief
illness from typhoid fever. He is survived by
q widow and eight children-hve daughters
and three sons. One of the daughters is Mrs.
William f. Harris of Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Gleason.-Mrs. Margaret Gleason died at
Parkton, N. G. r. R.. on Tuesday morning
last aged 20 years. Deceased was the widow
Of Thomas Gleason, who died thirty years ago.
She leaves three daughters ard one son-Mr.
Thomas Gleason. The funeral took place at
st. Joseph's Catholic Church, Texas on Thurs
day morning, the pastor, Rev. r. G. Campbell,
conducting the services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10
Barnyard Manure the Best.


Baryard manure is one Of the most efficient
means at the disposal of the farmer to perma-
nently improve his soil. Probably no other
fertilizer possesses in so great degree the
power of restoring worn soils to productive
ness and giving them lasting fertility.
It accomplishes this result, however, not SO
much by the actual fertilizing constituents
which it supplies as by improving the proper
ties Of the soil, increasing the amount of humus,
which is generally deficient in worn soils, I'M
absorbing and water folding power Expert
mente have shown that the influence of ma
nure may be perceptible 20years after applica-
ton.
Observations at Rothamsted, England, dur
ing 40 years on barley unmanured, manfred
continuously and MANFRED the first 20 years
only showed that there was gradual exhaus-
ton and reduction of produce without manure
and gradual accumulation and increase OF pro-
duce with the annual application OF barnyard
manure. But when the application was stop
ped. although the effect of the residue from the
previous applications was very marked, II some
what rapidly diminished, Notwithstanding
that calculation showed an enormous accumu-
lation of nitrogen as well as other constituents
The yield, however, was maintained for 20
years considerably higher than that on the un-
MANFRED SOIL Continuous manuring of wheat
at the rate of IA tons per acre annually for 40
wears resulted in an average increase of yield
from year to year of one-fourth bushel an acre,
or a total of about 10 bushels in 40 years.
While it is true that there is a constant in
crease in the productiveness Of soil on which
barnyard manure is applied regularly, it is not
80 great as the amounts applied would seem to
justify. This is chiefly due to the fact that the
nitrogen accumulates in the soil in slowly
available forms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Kingsville, 18th District.-Misses Ada and
Amelia Rittenhouse spent few days the past
week with Miss Rhoda Revell. Of Anne Arnn-
del county. Miss Amelia will leave on Mon
day for st. Mary's Female Seminary, where
she attended school the past year.
Misses Annie and Jennie Bell and Master
Edward Bell will leave on Friday for 9 trip
to Niagara. They will also visit their brother
and sister, Mr.. David and Miss katherine Bell,
of Hamilton. Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. Gorsuch have re-
turned from trip to Atlantic City.
Miss M. Stella Swift. Of Baltimore, who has
been visiting Miss Emily v. Quinlin, has re-
turned to the city.
Miss Ethel Norris, Of Baltimore, was guest
of the Misses Bell the past week.
Miss Emily v. Quinlin is visiting her aunt.
Mrs. Ellen s. Howard. Of Ny Lady's Manor.
She expects to resume her school duties, Octo-
Der 1st.
The Gamers Of this neighborhood, Messrs.
Rittenhouse, Bell and Montgomery, are very
busy as the tomato crop is quite good.
Misses PhiIena M. and George Hutton. who
have spent the summer with their sister. Mrs.
Lehman L. Dilworth, are attending the Teach
ere Institute at Mccoy Hall, Baltimore, this
week, they both having joined the teaching
corps Of Baltimore county this year. e.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10


Epworth League Has Summer Rally
An enthusiastic simmer rally of the Balti-
more District Epworth League was held on
Monday in Reisterstown M. e. Church, Rev.
]. z. Amos, pastor. A number of ministers
from the district, including Presiding Elder G.
Herbert Richardson, were present, as well as
over 200 delegates.
There were two sessions the rally--an after
noon and an evening session-and Mr.. Harry
A. Alters, district president, occupied the chair
at both sessions. About half of the afternoon
session was taken up with short talks, follow
ed by general discussion OF the opportunities OF
the coming season in the spiritual department,
in the department of world evangelism, in the
mercy and help department, in the social and
literary department and in the league business
methods. Mr.. r. L. Reamy, Miss Annie Has
lup, George L. Bassford. James P. Scott and
Miss Edith Ensor spoke for the various depart
ments in the order named.
A pleasing address upon the Opportunities
for Soul Winning in the Epworth League
was made by Rev. Samuel Graffiin, pastor of
Patterson Memorial NJ. E. Church.
Lunch was served in the lecture-room OF the
church to a large number of guests in the in
terval between the afternoon and evening SEES
sions.
At73OP. NJ. Mr.. William h. Thompson con-
Quoted pentecostal service until s P. NJ, which
was followed by the evening session, opened
by prayer by Rev. ]. R. Wheeler of Reisters-
town. "Our Outlook" was the theme of an ex-
cellent address by Rev. Charles L. Pate, d. D.,
pastor of Whatcoat Memorial Church. In adj
dition to the congregational singing, special
numbers were rendered by Mrs. j. B. Ensor,
soloist, and the Clifton Quartette.
Among the ministers present, besides those
who took part in the exercises, were Rev. w.
W. Costen, secretary of the district league;
Rev. w. Mckay Hammack, Rev. John I.
Ensor, Rev. John Edwards and Rev. James
McLaren.
Farmers Club Discusses Ditching-
What q Lawyer Thinks About It.-Col. D..
G. Mcintosh, Of the Towson bar. attended the
last meeting of the Deer Creek Farmers Club
when the principal subject discussed was
"Ditching.' In the report of the proceedings
Of the club appears the following:
"Col. McIntosh's energies had been more de-
voted to draining pocket-books through legal
briefs than through underground bitches, but
he stated that he had some practical experiences.
Some years since he had come into possession
of what had been one of the best farms in
Worthington Valley. Baltimore county, but
| found it in rundown condition and it, spleen
did meadows worthless because of excessive
wetness. During the first year his tenant,
under his direction, had done considers
BILE ditching, his bill for the same being five
dollars more than the years income from the
property. The next year the improvement
was continued with better financial returns
| and ultimately he felt that the improvement
! paid in dollars as well as in satisfaction"
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Three More Damage Suits.-Col. d. g.
Mcintosh, attorney for the Meredith 5 Ford and
Jarrettsville Turnpike Company, in Baltimore
and Hartford counties, has entered suit here
against the Mayor and City Council Of Balti-
more for q, 600 damages for alleged injury to
the turnpike OF the plaintiff by an overflow OF
water.
BENJAMIN F. Bayne by Mr.. r. r. Warfield,
his attorney, has sued the United Railways and
Electric Company for 81. 900 damages for per-
sonal injuries alleged to have been received BY
the plaintiff while Q passenger on one OF the
defendants cars.
Susan Knight, by Mr.. John Grason, her at
tornev. sued the United Railways and Electric
Company for 81 200 damages. The suit 10
brought by titling and does not disclose the
basis of the plaintiffs claim for damages.
Maryland Men WIN be There.-Mr.
Charles A. Councilman, Of the board Of direc-
tors of the Maryland Agricultural College, will
make himself responsible for the mint to be
used by the Maryland contingent ct St. Louis:
| Ever since the mint provided for Maryland
| Day at the Charleston Fair turned TO 'catnip'
| M Councilman has been cultivating mint Of
/ delicate flavor for Maryland Day at st. Louis,
| and Il is expected to take the first premium,
| with the Governor Of Maryland and bis stan
/ Of expert connoisseur for judges. This time
It will not be "catnip. "-.Baltimors SIM.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-09-10

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the
Baltimore county Orphans Court this week
letters were granted on the following estates:
rose TO Florence II. Primrose, administrative.
On the personal estate of Andrew Gibson to
Joseph p. Gibson. executor.
The will OF Justice Andrew Gibson, OF the
18th district, was filed for probate on Tuesday.
he gives all OF his property to his wife. Susan
ma r. Gibson, for life, and after her death %
Ioasnh Patterson Gibson absolutely. The will
i dated February r. 1875. Mrs. Gibson died
before her husband.
The Union Republican., 1904-11-11
Rlepheim and marlborough.

The original Blenheim is Il small viii
lage in Bavaria ON the left bank of the
Danube near the town of Hochstett.
The battle was fought between the
English and their allies, commanded
by the celebrated John, first duke of
Marlborough, and the French and Ba-
varians under Marshal Tallard and the
elector of Bavaria. The result of the
fighting was the utter defeat of the
latter with the loss of about 10000
killed and 1900 prisoners, including
Tallard. Bavaria became the prize of
the conquerors. In recognition of his
brilliant services the British parlia-
ment gave Marlborough the honor of
Woodstock and the "hundred" of
Wootton and built for him the splen-
did palace at Woodstock which is
named after the great victory he had
lust achieved. Formerly it contained
an almost unique collection of paint
ings and art treasures. A fire, how
ever. in 1861 destroyed the ''Titian gal
lery" and the pictures, which were a
present from Victor Amadeus, king of
Sardinia, to the first duke. Other pic
lures, the library and valuables of diff
fcrent kinds We're sold years ago.
The Union Republican., 1904-11-11
CUPID Versus
SNIPE
BY ELSIE CARMICHAEL
Copyright, 1904. by L. @. Howe

Beth played with the tea things alb
sently Jim stood in front of the fire,
looking down at the small. dainty crea-
ture, watching the ruddy freight touch
her golden brown hair, her blue gown,
the silver on the tea table and the del
icate china. His heart was very heavy
as he watched the pretty picture, for
he and Beth had been having their first
quarrel Suddenly she raised her head
and looked up ut him almost deflantly.
you see how it is, Jim," she said,
with flushed cheeks. I'VE have not the
same tastes. You adore Kipllng, and
don't like him, and you think Maeter
linck is morbid, while l think he is
perfectly beautiful. Besides that, you
won't like my beloved little Snipe, and
| can't forgive that"
I'm try to like him." said Jim. But
really, you know, when he growls and
snaps and tries to bite me every time
come to the house | can't be blamed
for not loving him. don't like fox
terriers anyway. They are treacherous
beasts. You know I've offered YOU
Boston instead.'
Il hate bull terriers" she cried, pull
ing flower to pieces. you know 1t.
1t all just goes to prove that we have
made mistake. Thank the fates, it's
not too late to break itp'
"Do you mean you would break our
engagement because we don't like the
The Union Republican., 1904-11-11
Eighteenth Century Fashions.

Concerning the fashions of the eight
eenth century the Marquise de Crequy
in her memoirs. wrote: II saw some
outrageous fashions in the time of the
regency. As an antidOte to tile vapors
have seen on the forehead plasters
made of an anodyne ointment, encircled
with diamonds or points of steel cut in
facets or garnets. according to taste,
but always made to look as If they
were nailed to the flesh; / have seen
gold powder used on blonds, which
made the dark women look dreadful;
have seen the shoe heels Of such ex-
aggerated height that the wearers
could only walk on their toes, and,
finally, | have seen furniture designed
with backs and legs so twisted and
contorted that they looked like sick
people writhing in pain. The absurd
fashion of the floating powdered hair,
not forgetting the pomade used to fix
It, rendered it necessary to shorten
the backs of tile armchars, and il was
then that they invented those horrid
little seats with circular backs. cut
away. which ton see in most drawing
rooms today"