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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Hyde's, 18th District.-The holidays are
waning and while not particularly exciting,
the pleasures of the season in this locality were
exclusively confined to the home fireside and
circle, the weather inclemency. preventing
much of the visiting and out-ofdoor sport.
The contents of the Xmas larder is fast disap,,
pearing. Turkey bones stewed into hash ana
soup; Christmas trees and decorations COM
mencing to fade and litter, while the stern
reality Of the New Year is looming and bear
ing convincing evidence of the passing OF
time and the inevitable end. :.
Farmers are enjoying the comforts of well
earned rest, caring for stock and planning the
details of the coming season, forming the cnlei
occupation. 1t is generally conceded that
frost has but slightly penetrated the ground,
which indicates an early spring and conse-
Schools and churches are holding pleasant
holiday entertainments and among the most
enjoyable was the annual Christmas treat ten
dered by Miss Bessie Jenkins to the pupils OF
st. Johns Catholic school, Long Green Valley.
beautiful tree, containing present for each
girl and boy, and boxes of candy. nuts, cakes,
etc.. were literally distributed. The members
of the sewing class surprised their instructor
and benefactor, Miss Jenkins, by presenting
her with Japanese gong as token OF their
love and esteem. The school is in flourish
ing condition and the popularity of Miss Par
sons, the principal. continues undated.
Miss Bessie Foard is spending the holiday
with her parents and enjoying the attention OF
her many friends here.
Mr.. A. Drewry. of Richmond. Va, was the
guest of his brother, Mr.. Clay Drewry, Jr:, for
few days and was warmly greeted by large
circle of friends in this community.
The s. N. Hyde Company succeeded in stor.
ing fine ice crop for the coming season, aver
aging IL inches in thickness.
The Long Green Building Association is re.
ported in prosperous condition as its annual
fr,h n: xrysl1 poxyo
The free rural delivery, after struggling
against almost insurmountable objections is
proving blessing in disguise to many.
The patrons and friends of The UNION in
this section are unanimous in sending greet
ings for the New Year. HOWARD.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Will Open a Quarry on the Property
Mr.. Elisha A. Blackstone, a livestock dealer
of Baltimore, has purchased from Messrs. John
and William Grason, trustees, the property in
Baltimore county belonging to the estate of the
late Franklin Page, located near Edmondson
avenue, between, Baltimore and franklin
town. II consists of over ITO acres of land
and the consideration was in the neighbor-
hood of $22, 900.
There is a large deposit of niggerhead stone
on the place and it is the purpose of the new
owner to operate quarry. Mr.. Blackstone
says that Government experts had gone over
the site and examined the rock deposit. They
pronounced it to be among the best deposits of
niggerhead in the country.
The newly purchased property lies nearer
Baltimore than Franklintown and adjoins the
McKim property, which borders on Edmond
son avenue There are large mansion, barn
and other buildings on the place. Mr.. Black
shere says that it is his intention to farm the
portion of the property containing the rock
deposit
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seven miles in the snow storm, and one was to
take the train at Cockeysville, the discussion
was discontinued.
Mr.. Bacon regretted the weather having pre-
vented a full attendance of the members of both
clubs and also the usual inspection, which is
generally profitable as well as interesting. The
care and the condition of stock. also as to how
the crops are stored and the appearance of the
premises and the farm in general receive COM
ments favorable or unfavorable.
Mrs. Bacon spread an elegant collation. and
was assisted in this pleasant duty by Mrs. Benja-
min NJ. Brooks, Mrs. Daniel 8. Pearce. Mrs.
Granville Matthews, Miss Carrie Bacon and Miss
Ella f. Scott.
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The First steamboat-"Fulton's Folly. 4"
-Four Track News.

It has been the experience of most inventors
to struggle on in the face of opposition and
ridicule. John Fitch who has theshonor of
originating the idea of propelling boats by
steam, tried in vain to persuade Benjamin
Franklin and others to assist him in bringing
his plans to perfection, and in 1898 committed
suicide disappointed and heart broken man.
In his journal were these words: 1.-THE day
will come when some more powerful man will
get fame and riches from my invention"
This man was Robert Fulton, born at Little
Britain, Pennsylvania, in 1865. His little
steamboat Clermont," made it's first successful
trip from New York to Albany, in thirtytwo
hours, in August, 1907. Before this all water
travel had been carried on in sailing vessels
or rowboat.
The crowds which gathered on the banks of
the Hudson that summer day were as skeptical
of its success as are most of those who attend
the trial trips of air.ships at the present time.
'sFulton's Folly" they called it, but those who
came to laugh at an expected failure remain
ed to hurrah and shout their praises into the
ears of the delighted inventor.
The clumsy little "Clermont" would be
laughed at in this day of rapid-transit, but it
was the forerunner Of the noble steamships
that now ply ali navigable waters of the globe,
carrying thousands daily in pursuit of business
and pleasure.
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Manor Glen, 10th District.-The German
Reformed Church. Jacksonville, held its Christ
mas entertainment on Monday night, Deem
Der 18th. 1t was largely attended and much
enjoyed by both young and old. Santa Claus
was on hand and was lavish in his gifts to the
little folks.
Miss Lizzie Bornament of Baltimore, who
spent Christmas on the Manor with her parents,
has returned to the city.
Mrs. Caroline Nehrer, of this place, who has
been very sick, is improving under the care
of DR.. Thomas Il. Emory.
Mrs. Harry e. Sutton and daughter, who
had been visiting relatives here, have returned
to their home.
Mrs. Sallie Slade, of Clymalira, the Oldest
much indisposed this week. She is the mother
of County Commissioner John V. Slade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Kavanaugh, of Balti-
more, are visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Isennock, of this place.
Two young men of Hess postoffice went to
Cockeysville on Wednesday of last week ito
get some Christmas" as they expressed 1t.
They must have gotten rather too much for
on the way back the horse upset them in the
snow and ran away, scattering sleigh, bIan.
kets, bells and harness along the road. The
horse was caught near Manor postoffice by Mr..
Ernest Parker, who took him to his home.
Several hours later the young men appeared on
foot and told the circumstances OF their mis-
fortune. No doubt they got enough "Christ-
mas to last them for some time.
Miss Amelia Zinkhan, of Baltimore, is visit.
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Zinkhan. OF
Jacksonville. GH
Mr. Nicholas Parker. prosperous farmer
near this place, is building large wagonshed
and granery and next spring he will erect
fine house on his farm. Mr.. ]. Reuter- is the
contractor. LEO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Maryland & Pennsylvania Earnings
The statement of earnings and expenses of the
Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Company
for the month of November shows the gross
earnings to be S2S, 1914 as compared with
net earnings for the same month were $500
81, as compared with S.. 772 for November, 1903.
The surplus for the past month was IS, 500.22.
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Pennsylvania Railroads. Winter Excur-
sion Route Book.

In pursuance of its annual custom the Passen-
ger Department Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has just issued an attractive and COM
ter resorts of the East and South. and giving the
rates and various routes and combinations of
routes of travel. Like all the publications of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company this "Winter
Excursion Book is a model of typographical
and pictorial work. 1t is bound in q handsome
and artistic cover in colors and contains much
valuable information for winter tourists and
travellers in generel. 1t can be had free of
charge at the principal ticket offices of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, or will be sent post
paid upon application to Geo. w. Boyd, General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia,
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LOCAL ITEMS.


SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"
Tuesday, January 3. 1906, by William Grason, as
siRnee. on the premises, farm OF u acres,
10 the 10th district, on the road from the old
York road to Corbett. N. G. r. r.
Tuesday, January 10, by John 8 Crowther. near
Texas, eth district, mules, horses, COWS, ag-
ricultural Implements, corn, hay, etc.
Tuesday, January 10. by Mary 3. Curry and John
w. Smith, administrators OF the late A. jack
son Curry, on the premises, horses. cows,
hogs, wagons, farm Implements, etc.: also,
well improved farm of 80 acres.
Tuesday, January "a. by W. e. Sherwood, trl1s-
tee, at the Court House door, an undivided
interest in IS acres Of land and improvements
in the 4th district.
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REL1aIous sERvIoRs.

Toscson N. e. Church.-Watch night services
on Saturday night commencing at 1870. Sum
day. preaching by the pastor at II A. NJ. and 8 p
NJ and sacrament of the Lords supper.
LGEevtesO M. Il. Church.-Preaching at p. NJ,
by the pastor, and sacrament Of the Lords
supper.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Blenheim, 10th District = The public
school of this place held its closing entertain
ment on Thursday evening. December 22d,
which was well attended by the patrons. Mr..
Ernest G. Hendricks, teacher Of the school, had
an interesting program prepared, in which the
children took part. Santa Claus was on hand
with his presents, which interested the chill
dren greatly One little boy said he never saw.
such jolly fellow for his age as be looked to
be about hundred.
The Lutheran Sunday school entertainment,
which was to have been held Sunday Deem
Der 25th, was postponed until Sunday, jan
uary LIST, 1905, on account of the inclement
weather English services will be held in the
afternoon of that day at 2.S0 o'clock, the en-
tertainment beginning at 7.50 o'clock.
: Last weeks UNION did not reach Blenheim
until Monday noon, when it should have ar
rived Saturday before noon. do not know
what was the trouble, nor who was to blame.
Mrs. George Trap, of this place, has about
so fine White Wyandotte pullets from which
she gathers from 80 to 40 eggs day. 0.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Masons Elect Omcers. Mt. Moriah
Lodge of Towson has elected the following
officers for the ensuing term: Worshipful mas
ter-Warren 8. Seipp senior warden-E: Stan
ton Bosley; Junior warden-Louis c. Woods;
secretary-James E. Dunphy treasurer-Wil-
liam NJ. Isaac; tyler-William S. Dunphy.
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Glen-Arm, 18th District--Owing to the
heavy mail on the northbound mail train last
Saturday morning there was considerable con-
fusion. No mail at all was left at Loeb Raven
and no copies of THE UNION for any of the fol-
lowing points: Long Green, Knoebel, Blen-
helm, Greenwood, Hartley and Mt. Vista. The
rural carrier from here was kept quite busy en-
deavoring to explain how it happened.
Mr.. +. A. Morris, manager of the Notch Cliff
farm of the late John K. Cowan, is spending
the holiday season at his old home at Newton,
NJ.
Mr.. Marion Evans, the new blacksmith at
Summerfield Station, has rented house at that
place from Mr.. George w. Yellott and will re-
move his family there next week.
Miss Emily Pearce is visiting friends at Ca
louisville.
The debate under the auspices of Washington
Camp, P. o. s. of A., at Fork which had been
postponed, took place on Friday evening T.
A Years Work in the County Clerks
Oface.-Mr. NJ. ]. O'Hara, chief clerk and
cashier in the Office of Mr.. William P. Cole,
Clerk of the Circuit Court, has compiled the
amount of public business in that office for the
fiscal year ended December LIST, 1904, showing
a large increase over the business of the pre-
vious year. The papers filed for record during
the year were as follows:
Deeds, 2,473. mortgages, 2,398, bills of sale,
307, interpretations, "a, mechanics liens, is,
bonds in equity cases, 2l3.
The following licenses were granted: Fee
male traders, 451, traders, 327 saloon, 1877,
exhibition, %, foot peddlers, 4, real estate, l.
cigarette, Al, pool, l. horse pedder, l, marriage,
$40, gunners, A.
There was S24, 2O4.46 of the receipts of the
Office paid to the State of Maryland and Sat-
559.37 to the County Commissioners, making
total of S71, 1888.
A "Tale" that Admits of Some Doubt
Henry Milching, patrolman attached to the
Canton Police Station, claims that he has the
only hen known to change its feathers from
the snowiest white to raven black regularly
once year.
Mr.. Milching has had the hen about a year
and half. Last fall. he says, when the other
chickens in his barnyard began to lose their
feathers, as all good chickens do in preparation
for the new winter coat, this hen shed all of
hers with unusual completeness. When the
feathers began to grow he was surprised to find
they were of dark hue, and as they continued
to lengthen his erstwhile white hen wore a
raven coat. In the spring she returned to her
white garb and now has donned the black
again.-Odd Tales, in Baltimore San.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Church Ohacers Elected.-At congrega-
tional meeting of the members of Salem Evan
gelical Lutheran Church, Gainesville, last We'd
nesday night the following trustees were re-
elected: Rev. M. L. Enders, pastor and presi-
dent ex-oficio; William H. Mattfeldt, vice.
president; John w. Freund, recording secre-
tary; Edward Petzold, financial secretary;
Henry Reich, Jr., treasurer; @. l.. Mattfeldt,
benevolent treasurer; Frederick Diehlman, Fl.
Reich, Sr., G. Herbert Rice, Conrad Becker
and August Peters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Cronhardt, 9Th District.-A very enjoya-
Bile Christmas entertainment was given by the
Sunday school of Carroll Chapel last Monday
night. Among those who took part in the
program were Misses Blanche and Geneva Kel-
ley, Misses Helen, Maude and Edith Price,
Miss Kate Storms, Misses Margaret and May
Heinzeman, Misses Agnes and Pearl Baublitz,
Miss Florence Baker, Miss Agnes Lutz Miss
Margaret Webb and Masters Walter and Law
renee Crue The two pastors of the circuit,
Rev. w. w. Costin and Rev. E. G. Powers,
were present and made pleasing addresses. At
the conclusion of the program Santa Claus
made his appearance and presented each pupil
with confectionery. The pastors were also
presented with gifts
Mr.. Clarence W. Price principal, of School 6,
Sd district, met with painful accident last
Monday. While attempting to go down into
his ice-house to liberate couple of rabbits that
had gotten in there, he slipped upon the icy
steps at the top and fell distance of fifteen
feet, severely spraining a knee and an ankle.
Fortunately no bones were broken.
The fine sleighing of the past two weeks was
greatly enjoyed in this neighborhood by young
and old; but the fellow who didn't have a
sleigh couldn't get one, as there were none to
be gotten at any price. q. U.
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BRowN-D AuY.-Miss Grace Daily. daugh-
ter of Mr.. Jesse N. Daily, of the 9th district,
and Mr.. Charles II. Brown were married on
Tuesday night at the brides home. The crre.
mony was performed by Rev. J. A. Jones, of
the Baptist Church. The bride wore gown
of blue silk, with hat and gloves to match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown left for an extended
Northern trip and on their return will reside
in Baltimore.
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New Market, 9TH District.-The Sunday
school of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
this place held its Christmas entertainment on
Tuesday evening" December 9th. The pro-
gram consisted of dialogues, rectations and
music The vocal music of the affair was a
highly appreciated feature the organist being
accompanied by violin. The members of the
choir are Misses Mary l.. Bond and Mary
Wiley, Mrs. Naomi Krout, Mr.. George Wiley,
Mr. Ernest Krout and Prof. Edwin Moores.
Mr. Oscar Lee was clarionetist and Mr.. Lee
Fulton made thoroughly acceptable Santa
Claus The interior of the church was beauti-
fully trimmed for the occasion. Mrs. Martha
Wineholt had charge of the entertainment.
Mr.. William T. Day is the efficient superin-
tendent of the school.
Mr.. Evans Wiley and Mr.. Samuel Cope, of
CoatesviIle, Pa, paid a visit at Christmas to
the formers father, Mr. George M. Wiley, of
New Market
Many persons have filled their ice houses
with fine ice six inches in thickness
The people of this village were awakened at
an early bour on Christmas morning by; the
tolIing of the bell of the M. E. Church.
While chopping wood a few days ago Mr..
Williane Harris accidentally cut one of his feet
and be has since been unable TO Wink.
Miss Mollie Caskey, of this village, is visit
ing relatives in Philadelphia. M.
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Bad Guess on the Christmas Slippers
A certain lady, recently married, was reques-
ted by her young husband to bring him from
Baltimore pair of socks, size 104. The young
wife siezed upon the notion of getting pair of
slippers and presenting them to her spouse as a
Christmas gift. She resolved thus: The slip
per must be size larger than the stocking:
Accordingly she purchased a pair No. II, and
wondered at her husbands meek establishment
when the package was opened on Christmas
v,,opnin0
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

Rosedale, Philadelphia Road.-The G.
A. P. Sunday school of this place, of which
Mr.. John F. Langenfelder is superintendent,
held its holiday entertainment on Christmas
night. Those who received gold medals for
good attendance were Miss Mary Horst, teach
Anna Eckmeyer, Mabel Horst, Dora Krotee,
Clara Krotee. Maggie Krotee, Henry Krotee,
George and Charles Langenfelder and Joseph
Bartenfelder, got silver medals. Each of the
other children received present and also a
bag of candies. L.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31
WINTER NUPTIAL EVENTS.

HEMP-McCAULEY.-Th marriage of Miss
Mary A. McCauley, only daughter of Mr..
Joshua ] McCauley, of Monkton, to Mr.. Roy
o. Hemp, of Baltimore. took place Tuesday
evening at the home of the brides father.
Rev. Solomon German, pastor of the Metho--
dist Episcopal Church at Monkton, performed
the ceremony. Miss Edith Orr and Mr.. Alex
ander McCauley, brother of the bride, were the
attendants. Mr.. and Mrs. Hemp will reside in
Baltimore.
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following officers: WorshipfuI master-Jacob
f. Bauman senior warden--Louis w. Freund;
Junior warden-Charles E. Wilson, secretary
Howard E. Peddicord; treasurer-Dr. Benja-
min Whitley; tyler-Albert Linz.
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Unoccupied Dwelling Burned-Heavy
Loss.-Between IL and o'clock on Wednes-
dwelling situated on the pike about mile
above Pikesville, took fire from some unknown
cause and was entirely consumed. A motor.
man on the electric railway saw the fire and
gave the alarm. The Arlington Engine Co. and
the Pikesville Volunteer Company promptly
responded and, with the assistance Of neigh
bors, succeeded in saving the other buildings
on the place. The house, although unoccu-
Pied was fully furnished, but much of its con.
tents was saved through the active efforts OF
at between 5000 and 81, 900 and is partially
covered by insurance. The property belongs
to Mrs. Edward A. Cockey, of Worthington
Valley. Mr.. E. Lynne Painter, who was
among the first to reach the fire. thinks it was
caused by electric wires that were broken by
the weight of ice on them. Ahouse that stood
upon the same foundation was burned last
winter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-31

New Lights Turned On.-The electric
lights which have been placed in the office of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court were turned on
for the first time Tuesday afternoon. Clerk
lated on the enterprise he has displayed in con-
sidering the public convenience by placing
these lights in his office, and the other improve
ments be has made including the installation
of a number of metallic cases to replace the
old wooden ones which had been in use since
the Court House was built. The new cases are
fireproof. Mr.. Cole also has had the papers
in oil equity cases that have been settled so
arranged that reference to them can be made
quickly.
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Bland.-Dr. w. F. Bland, retired physi-
clan, died suddenly last Sunday night at his
home near Glencoe, N. G. r. R., in the 18th
year of his age. He was a native of Virginia
and after his graduation practiced medicine in
that State until 1887 when he gave it up and
removed to Baltimore county and had since
been engaged in farming as a pastime. DR..
Bland was an ardent Southerner and during the
Civil War he equipped an entire regiment and
put it in the Confederate army. He was per-
sonal friend of Gen. Robert e. Lee. He is sur
vived by widow.
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Benjamin Turnbaugh Clark, infant
son of August W. Clark, proprietor of Marble
Hill Laundry, died on the 18th inst, at the
home of his grandfather Mr.. William H.
Turnbaugh, Of Dulany's Valley. aged month
and % days. The wife Of Mr.. Clark died on
the 18th inst, aged 10 years. Mr.. Clark is the
second son of Mr.. Robert Clark, well-known
farmer of Dulany's Valley.
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McDonnell.-Mrs. Clara Mcdonnell, wife of
Mr.. james Mcdonnell, of Catonsville, died on
Monday last after lingering illness. Deceas-
ed who was native of Gainesville, was q
daughter of the late Joseph Fusting. Besides
her husband she is survived by two children.
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Reopening of Emmart's Church-Special
Services.-Emmart's M. E. Church, Summer
field Circuit, which has been closed for repairs
and improvements will be reopened on Sum
day, January LIST, 1905, with services as follows;
AT $50 A. M, love feast; II A. NJ, preaching by
Rev. J. Fred. Heisse, D. D., presiding elder of
West Baltimore district; 2.15 P. NJ, Sunday
school services, Mr.. William Riddle. supeIin-
Waterman, D. d. of Baltimore; z. 30 P. M,
preaching by Rev. L. NJ. Chambers, of Column
bia Avenue Church. Baltimore
On Monday night ID instant, the Sunday
school will hold its annual holiday entertain
ment.
Protracted meeting services will be held each
night during the week. Rev. H. r. Savage is
pastor of the circuit.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANrED-BY YOUNG MAN. WELI-FURNISIED
stenm-heated front room, within one block of 18th
ana SIS. NV Address Box o. Star office. 1t.
wANTED-ONE or TWO ROOMS FURNISHED
or unfurnished. in private family, with board or
near good boarding house, by married couple
references exchanged; northwest between 18th
and 18th, G. and NJ In answering state partic-
ulars Address Box /, Star Office. de10-2t.
WANrEn-RoOMS SUITABLE FOR PHYST-
clans Office between 18th and nth sts. II and
Mass ave. NV. Address PHYSICIAN Star
office. dat0.af