The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-07-23

Mr.. Pearson. who was not feeling we'll was u
the greater part of the first night and neaIs
some one walking and talking about the pren
Uses. Later he heard noise at the ooor an
window shutters as if some one was worklnl
at them. The would be thieves evidently foune
out that some one was awake in the house an.
they made hasty departure. Next morEinl
the SHUTTERS bore evidence that somebody mac
been working at them with tool, possipiy
chisel. The next night Mr.. Pearson KEEP
watch and between l and O'Clock ne near
the same sounds as on the night before. ~
watched from his bedroom window and saw
man standing in front OF the store porch, az
opened fire on him with revolver and I'M
fellow ran of.
The next night Mr.. Pearson secured the ser
vices of County Officers German and Devices
and they posted themselves in the house IN TN
hope of catching the thieves should they re
turn. They did return but this time not e
the store where the officers were awaiting
them. They went to the stable. where Oficel
Germans horse and buggy had been left, ane
got away with his set of harness. so the ON
GERS got nothing for their trouble and lost se
of harness in the bargain, which meant wall
home.
The Sunday school of Hunts NJ. e. Church
held its annual picnic in Mr.. William Eel
Johnsons woods at Rockland, on Thursday
2lst instant, commencing at r N. One o.
the features was two games OF baseball between
the Rockland and Sherwood teams. which arr
well matched. There were also other athletis
sports including foot races, potato race, sacR
race, creased pig race and fat mans race
Refreshments were sold on the grounds.
1t is said that some of the neighbors have
lately lost number of turkeys and chickens
and the depredator turns out to be an old tramp
dog who shows a strange fondness for poultry
One person, it is said, lost 80 chickens, and
Mrs. e. r. Stevenson lost fine lot OF turkeys
How would it be possible for one dog to gel
away with so many fowls? Looks like two
legged thief had hand in this work.--EDs.]
Mrs. w. Bernard Duke and her daughter
Mrs. Francis T. Homer, of this place. left
this week for Atlantic City. The latter hal
been in delicate health for some time, and bel
friends will be glad to learn that she is inn
proving every day and that she will soon be
restored to her usual health. Mrs. Homer il
the only daughter of the late George w. Abel
of the Baltimore SIN, and the wife Of Mr.
Francis T. Homer, the well known attorney.
Thomas Lanahan, head coachman for Mr.
B. Frank Deford, who had been confined to
the house for some time with bad case oil
rheumatism, is able to be out again, although
not entirely restored to health.
Farmers experienced much trouble this har-
vest in their efforts to save their crops. Some
of them cut their wheat before the 4th Of July
and were unable to get it in until the last few
days because of the frequent rains. 1t has
been damaged but to what extent will not be
known until it is threshed. The threshers are
in great demand just now and have more work
than they can do.
A fair was held in the grove at Mr.. Marshall
Winchester's residence, at this place, on Wed.
nesday afternoon, by Mrs. Winchester and
other ladies for the benefit of the fresh air So
ciety. 1t was largely attended and well patron
lied by those present. The amount realized
was nearly 500. Mrs. Winchester took very
active part to make the fair success, and she
is more than pleased to know that they realized
the amount mentioned, as it was beyond her
expectation.
An exciting runaway occurred here about 7
o'clock on Tuesday evening last. Mrs. e. G..
Gibson, who occupies the summer residence OF
Mr.. John I. Middleton, at this place, was
driving alone and when near Ruxton the horse
took fright and started to run at full speed to-
wards Sherwood. Mrs. Gibson put forth her
best efforts to check him but she was unable to
do so. The horse dashed by Sherwood Station
and those who saw the runaway were much
shocked and excited to see only lady in the
vehicle. People rushed to the rescue, and Mr..
Upton Burnham, assistant ticket agent, with
great personal danger, grabbed the horse by
the bride and held on to the badly frightened
animal until he was finally stopped. By this
time Mrs. Gibson's nerve and strength were
about exhausted, but she bore up bravely. Had
it not been for Mr.. Burnham's brave act there
is no telling what the result might have been.
drive their spirited horses near the railroad
track where trains are liable to pass at any time
of the day. L.
Venzke was laid to rest in the cemetery at
tached to st. Michaeps Lutheran Church. at
this place, on Sunday, July 18th, Rev. Edward
Huber, Of Baltimore, conducting the funeral
services. The Sunday previous Mrs. Venzke
attended services at the church and was, appar-
emily, in the enjoyment Of excellent health.
Shortly thereafter she was taken suddenly i'll
and by the advice of DR.. II. 7. Harrison and
DR.. John s. Green she was removed to the
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, were an
operation was performed. The shock was too
great for her and she died day or two later.
The funeral was one of the largest ever seen at
this church, not e-half the people present be-
ing able to get into the church. Deceased was
president of the Ladies' Aid Society Of Ga
very popular. She will be greatly missed in
this community. Fred. Lassahn & Son had
charge of the funeral arrangements.
Mr.. Henry Kahl is critically i'll at his home
here and bis recovery is not expected. DR..
Lingard I. Whiteford is his physician.
Camp Chapel Sunday school held a largely
attended picnic on Wednesday, in the grove
adjoining the church. The children were treat
ed to an abundance of good things and alto
gether the affair was very enjoyable one.
The Sunday school of Perry Hall M. E.
Church South will hold its annual picnic in
the grove at the church, on Wednesday, July
9th. All friends are invited to participate.
Mr.. Leslie w. Baker is superintendent of the
school.
Miss Edna R. Pearce, of Perry Hall, is visit
ing relatives in Baltimore. Later she will go
to Washington.
Misses Norma and Ethel Theme are spend
ing the summer vacation at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Dunty, Jr., of this neigh
borhood. G.
Knoebel, 10th District-Many Of the
farmers of this vicinity are threshing their
wheat crop. the yield being far below the esti-
mates. Corn is looking unusually we'll, but a
little rain would be great help to all growing
crops and relief to suffering humanity.
Mrs. Walter o. Cox. of Baltimore. is spend
ing some time with friends in this neighbor-
hood.
Miss Mollie Green is visiting her cousin, Miss
Edith Green of Long Green Valley.
The guests at Alta VISTA" the summer
home Of Messrs. Hoffman Brothers, are Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Alters and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fitchet, son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs
Kohldewey and daughters all of Baltimore,
and Mr.. Harvey Abbott.
Misses Francis and Majorie Kane, of Long
Green Valley, have returned after pleasant
visit to South Hampton, Va.
Automobiles can be seen daily spinning
along the country roads. This section of the
country, that has remained silent so long, sure.
ly is awaking now.
The L. g. A. G. defeated the Belair reserves
in game of ball on Wednesday, on the ground
of the latter, score of 8 to s. Belair had three
of the best players of their regular team. IT'S
evident they were scared up.
Mrs. Barbara Deets, who was taken very i'll
last Tuesday, is on the road to recovery. K.
Volunteer Firemen Have q Good Time
The second annual picnic of the Hamilton
Volunteer Fire Company was held Monday
afternoon at Weber's Park, on the Hartford
road. About 300 persons were present. At
o'clock fully 80 members Of the senior com.
pany and % members of the junior company
assembled at the engine house, on Hamilton
avenue, for the parade. The affair was in
charge of Harry Werner. Preceding the com
pany was the American Band. The president
Mr.. John H. Tames, was drawn to the picnic
grounds in st. Elmo road cart by severa
members of the volunteer company. The sen
ior company followed, drawing the hook and
ladder, and the hose reel was drawn by mem
bers of the junior company. Upon the arriva
of the volunteers the band rendered severa
poplar airs. The grounds were decorated with
bunting, Japanese lanterns and American flags
The various stands were in charge Of the fol
lowing persons:
Confectionery Stand-Royal Phelps DIR. T
c. Purdum and Howard Giles.
Wheel of Fortune-Frederick Blank, Viii
liam McCallister, George Collenberg and Chas
w. Gunter.
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