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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Marble Hill, 9th District.-Mr. and Mrs.
]. D. g. Duncan, who closed their house the
first of the winter, will soon reopen it for the
spring and summer. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles n.
Parrish and daughter are then expected to re-
turn from Baltimore, where they spent the
winter.
There is considerable contention at Ash
land over the tenancy of house. An occu-
pants furniture has been sitting out in the
weather for several DAYS. AS to who is at
fault the law will decide. Somebody will
have to pay damages.
Mr.. Daniel w. Mays and family, of Verona,
have rented house at this place.
Mrs. J. Sommerville spent several days In
Baltimore with relatives. Her son, Joseph
Sommerville, was a recent visitor here.
Mrs. Ella M. Duncan has improved very
much after several weeks of serious illness.
Mr.. Arthur G. Crommer, principal of Cock
eysville public school, brought home with him
one day last week a number of baby rattles.
rubber balls and pacifyers as mementoes OF
fatherhood. His scholars were the donors.
Mrs. Adolphina Schmitz Klimper, mother
of Mrs. Samuel Cover, on Wednesday quietly
celebrated the Goth anniversary of her birth
She is a native of Germany.
Several surveys have been made at Jessor
Crossing, n. G. r. R., and some land has been
bought preparatory to the erection over the
tracks of an elevated bridge, which is very
much needed at that point owing to the fact
that it is at present a most dangerous grade
crossing. -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Glen-Arm, 18th District.-Charles Albert
Francis, an account of whose singular accident
at fodder-cutter appeared in The UNION last
week, and who was sent to the University Hos
pital in Baltimore for treatment, died of men,
nights in that institution on Saturday evening
last, caused by the puncture of his brain by a
knife blade. as already related. He was IS
years of age and q son of the late Charles A.
Francis. The body was brought to the home
of his mother at Notch Cliff on Sunday after
noon and the funeral took place on Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock, at Waugh M E. Church,
seven years. The services were conducted by
Rev. M. L. Beall, pastor. of Long Green Circuit.
Many beautiful floral designs were sent by
friends. The pall-bearers were Messrs r. AL
fred Francis, Herbert, Walter and Hugh Bur-
ton, Amour STREET. and Howard Billingsley.
Young Francis is survived by his mother, five
sisters and one brother. The attendance at the
funeral was very large, indicating the esteem
in which the unfortunate young man was held.
Slade Bros. & Co. had charge of the funeral ar
engagements.
Mr.. Christian Neuhauser died on Saturday
last at his home, near Long Green Station,
aged 81 years. His death was caused by fail
ure of physical forces. He was member of the
Dunkard society, which had large member
ship in that section of the county many years
ago. Mr.. Neuhauser who was farmer, had a
rowing disposition and several times disappear
gu HUH lis uOuu6s OuCc uC was away luICc
years, another time eight years and the last
time twenty years, his son having found him
in Oklahoma. The remains were inferred in
the old Amish burial ground, near Unionville,
Rev. L. M. Beall, of the M. E. Church, conduct
ing the services. Slade Bros. q Co. had charge
of the funeral arrangements.
An infant child of Mr.. James Ayres, of
Greenwood, died of pneumonia on Sunday
morning last and was buried at Waugh Church
on Tuesday morning, Rev. M. L. Beall con-
Quoted the funeral services and Slade Bros. q
Co. were the undertakers.
From the above it will be noted that three
funerals took place in the same locality on the
same day, two of them at the same church,
and that the same minister and undertaken
officiated at each. Another singular coinci-
dence is the fact that the families are all related
to each other.
Mr. Caleb A. Wilson, one of the oldest resi-
dents of this section, who had been sick long
time, was on Wednesday removed to the Uni
vesity Hospital in Baltimore. He was at
tended by DIR. H. T. Harrison and DR.. Frank
Martin, Of Baltimore, was called in consuta-
ton. Mr.. Wilson's brother, DR.. VIM. w. Will
son, died few weeks ago at an advanced age.
George w. Davidge highly respected col
Ored man, died very suddenly at his home near
Glen-Arm. on Wednesday morning.
Mr.. w. II. Fletcher, who lives near Morgan 8
Mill. Dulany's Valley, and who had been sick
for some days, is improving.
A child of Mr.. and Mrs. James Tyson. of
Greenwood, is seriously i'll at this time with
pneumonia. P.
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White Hall, N. G. r. R-Mr. George E.
Holloway, well known citizen of the 9TH dis
trlct, died at his home near Gorsuch Mills, on
Saturday night last. from q disease of the
stomach, aged Sc years. He is survived by
WIDOW, one daughter and six sons. The fnner-
al took place at West Liberty M. E. Church on
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. George r. Sanner
conducted the services. The pail bearers were
Messrs: James T. Curry, B. F. Hershner, E. J.
hendrix, Joseph Gibbs, George Wilhelm and
George Whitcraft.
The funeral of William Shipley Long, who
committed suicide in Baltimore, on the 18th
instant, took place on Tuesday morning in
Bethel Presbyterian Church, the pastor, Rev.
William A. Price, conducting the services.
lnterment in the cemetery attached to the
church.
Mrs. Wright, wife of Mr.. Henry s. Wright,
OF Shane, has been seriously i'll this week and
under the care of DR.. w. M. Stirling.
It has been reported here that some farmers
in this section of the county have lately lost
lot of money through cotton speculations in
New York. Your correspondent is unable to
confirm the report, however.
Miss Emma Jean, of Roland Park, is visit
ing at the home of Miss Grace Phelps, at this
place. s.
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Evna, 7th District.-The oyster supper
held by Evna school on the 18th inst, was a
success socially and financially. A sufficient
amount was realized to get library and decor
atoms for the school room.
Miss Minnie Foster, a student of Franklin
High School, Reisterstown. was the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. N. Foster, of
this place, on Sunday last
MIR. Pearce Thompson, of East Baltimore.
spent last Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Thompson, of this district.
There will be services at Cedar Grove Church t,
Sunday evening, 18th inst, Rev. B. F. Emen-
heser officiating. x.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Contractors Suit Against Cardinal Glib
bons.-The trial of the suit of Daniel Harding,
contractor and builder, against Cardinal Glib
bons for S530.4S, claimed to be balance due
for work on st. Luke's Catholic Church, Spar
rows Point was begun in the Circuit Court
here on Monday before jury, Judge Van Bib
Der presiding.
In the opening statements of the counsel it
was said that Harding was TO do all the car
pentering on the contract, provided that all
extra work should be ordered in writing. The
defense was that the extras sued for were in
cluded in the contract, while Harding main
tanned they were about other parts OF the
church, on which the contract had no bearing.
OF the Indebtedness claimed s53 was admmit-
ted. The case was not concluded when The
UNION went to press on Friday afternoon.
Messrs Boarman & LINDSAY appeared for the
Cardinal and Mr.. Osborne l. Yellott for the
plaintiff.
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Arcadia, 5th District.-The Young people

Arcadia. 9Th District.-The young people
of this section will give play entitled THE
Country School" on Saturday night 25th inst,
in the Lutheran Church. Admission-chil-
dren 10 cents, adults 10 cents. Proceeds for
the benefit of the church.
Pleasant Hill Council No. 20, Jr. O. U. A. M,
of this place, will hoist flag over Trenton
public school house some time in the near
future.
Mr.. Edward Myers has moved into Mr.. L..
C. Caltrider's tenant house and will run the
creamery at this place.
Mr.. Leroy Gill is preparing to remodel his
house.
Mrs. Fowble, of Fairview, who owns two
lots of ground in this village, will build large
house on the lot occupied by Mr.. James
Rhoten. When completed she will occupy it
herself.
The greatest trouble in this section is to get
carpenters for pressing works. as they are all
engaged in Baltimore.
Our r. +. ID. carriers are not wearing the
smile that won't come off just at present and
if only our Highways Commissioners could be
made to travel over the roads for one week I
think they would say something that they
would not like anyone else to hear. W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Trustees Sale of Farm.-Mr. Joshua q.
Bosley, attorney for Mr.. I. Waltham Davis,
trustee in the matter of Matilda Royston. sold
ON the premises on Tuesday, a farm of 1872
acres situated at Butler. 9Th district, adjoin-
ingthe property of Black Rock Baptist Church;
purchased by Mr.. Charles E. Cole for 81, $50.
The place is improved by comfortable dwell
ing. tenant house, barn, wagon house. ETC.
Andrew Tawney was the auctioneer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Big Sale of Choice Stock.-Mrs. Title A.
Hoffacker will have an extensive sale of high
ly bred horses and mules on the farm ofthe late
Samuel q. Hoffacker. near New Freedom, York
county, on Friday, March Slst, commencing at
II O'Clock N. This is very attractive sale the
particulars Of which may be ascertained by
reference to the advertising columns of The
T1NTON todaV
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SPRING NUpr1AL EVENTS.

MILLER-RIeNEY.-Mi Mollie E. Rigney,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Rigney. of
White Hall, and Mr.. George w. Miller, of
Warren. were married Wednesday evening in
Wiseburg NJ. e. Church. The ceremony was
performed BY Rev. George r. Sanner, pastor Of
Parkton Circuit. Mr.. Matthias Harris, of Bal
timore, played "Oh, Promise Nj" just before
the bridal party entered the church. A wedding
march was rendered by Miss Jennie Rigney,
sister of the bride. The couple on their way to
the chancel passed under an arch of evergreen,
from which was suspended a large bell of
white roses. The bride was attired in crea-
ton of cream tint, deliberately trimmed with
bouquets ofsilk applique and satin. Mrs. VIM.
Ensor, former teacher of the bride, was ma
tron of honor and wore white silk null over
taffeta and carried carnations. The brides
maids were Misses Sadie Rigney and Emma
Rigney, sisters of the bride. Messrs. Charles
Miller and Abner Miller, brorhers ofthe groom,
and John Rigney and Luther Rigney, brothers
of the bride, were the ushers. After the cere-
mony the couple left on wedding trip.
BoNN-BA1LEY.- Miss Oleita B. Bailey ,daugh-
ter OF Mr.. A. v. Bailey. of Churchville. Har-
ford county was married to Rev. Charles =.
Bonn, of West Hartford Circuit, of the NJ. E.
Church, on Wednesday. The ceremony was
performed in Churchville Presbyterian Church
by the pastor Rev. s. c. WATSON. assisted by
Rev. DR.. H. S. France and Rev. DR.. W. /. Nc.
Acuucys Vi 1uc UIluc WIS dttCuOCu
by her sister, Miss Honora May Bailey. The
ushers were Mr.. Harry D. Bailey, brother of
the bride; Mr.. Hugh B. Bailey, Mr. Fred. Bud
denmeir, Prof. w. W. Keys, Mr.. Harry l..
Bulette and Rev. J. r. Edwards, of Towson.
Miss Grace Courtney played the wedding
march. The couple left for a wedding trip to
Philadelphia, after which they will attend the
Baltimore Annual Conference in Washington
next week.
sER-MTTcHELL.-Miss Achsah Mitchell
daughter of the late w. Frank Mitchell, of the
Towson bar, was married at the home of her
cousin, Mrs. H. K. Gorsuch, North Liberty
street, Baltimore, at P. NJ, on Monday, to DR..
Burton c. Howser, of Wilkesbarre, Pa, who is
a graduate of the Baltimore Medical College.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H.
H. Powers, rector of Trinity P. E. Church,
Towson, and was witnessed by only the i'm
mediate members of the brides family. The
bride was attired in gray travelling dress, with
hat and gloves to match, and carried bouquet
of violets. She was given away by her mother
A luncheon followed the ceremony. after which
the couple left for Boston on their honeymoon.
Upon their return they will reside in Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Once More the Riggs Road Case.-In the
matter of the appeal of T. Dudley Riggs from
an order of the County Commissioners closing
county road running through his property in
Green Spring Valley, Judge Van Bibber on
Monday last overruled a motion by Mr.. Riggs
to squash the proceedings. So some time ago
an application was filed by Mr.. Riggs and
others to close the bed of the Garrison Forest
road, running through his property, and to
open two other roads in lieu thereof. 1t was
aiterward claimed that after the application
for the substituted roads was made the loca-
lions were changed and an effort was made
after they had been ratified by the County
Commissioners to have the old road restored to
its original condition. The part of the road
closed has, it is claimed, been public highway
for more than century. Messrs. d. G. McIn-
tosh and John 1. Yellott appeared for Mr.. Riggs
and Messrs. Redmond G. Stewart and Frank l.
Duncan for the petitioners.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Perry Hall, 18th District. After an illness
of about six months Mr.. John Walter died on
Saturday, 18th instant, in the 9th year of his
age Dr. H. T. Harrison gave him unremit-
ting attention and he had the attention of his
daughter, who is an experienced trained nurse.
Mr.. Walter was clothing cutter and was en-
gagged in that business until about year before
bis death. when he gave it up on account of
his health and retired to his farm here. He
leaves widow and four daughters, who will
continue to reside here. He also leaves two
sons, one of whom lives in Baltimore and the
other in Havre-de. Grace. The funeral took
place on Monday last, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. King. The pall-bearers
were five nephews of the deceased and one
grandson. Frederick Lassahn was funeral
director. The interment was in the cemetery
at st. Michael's Lutheran Church. Deceased
was brother of Justice Henry Walter, of
Perry Hall. r-'
On Sunday morning next at 10 o'clock Rev.
Mr.. Machling, of Arlington, will preach in st.
Michael's Lutheran Church, at this place.
Several small properties in this neighbor-
hood are now in the market and those on the
lookout for homes should not overlook them
as this is a rapidly improving community. K.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

Circuit Court.-Lillie Bothmer, murder;
removed from Baltimore city; not guilty.
Annie M. d. Bauernschmidt, guardian, etc.,
VS.. Mary Bsuernschmidt and others, bill in
equity asking court to assume jurisdiction of
the trust estate of John Bauernschmidt, de-
ceased, for an accounting by Mary Bauern-
schmidt, trustee. for her removal/as trustee
and the appointment of a new trustee argued
and held sub curia.
George Yakel vs.. the River View Company
of Baltimore county; removed on PLAINTIFF
affidavit to Howard county.
In the matter of the appeal of T. Dudley
Riggs from the order of the County Commits
sioners of Baltimore county; motion to dis.
miss appeal overruled and motion to squash
sustained.
Minnie L. Moores VS.. John L. Davis and
Maria Davis; appearance of John Grason for
plaintiff stricken out and rule laid on plaintiff
to employ new counsel.
Oscar c. Orem VS.. Alfred s. Smith and Mar
tina j. Smith; $717.9O to be released on pay
ment of $500 on or before September 20, 1905.
Frank Steil Brewing Company VS.. Conrad
Null; $342 SO.
Daniel Harding vs.James Cardinal Gibbons /;
on trial.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

IT is quite in line with popular wishes that
the Panama commission should be organized
to "dig dirt" The amount Of work ahead in
that line calls for high degree of industry.
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INSURANCE Firm Interest sold.-Mr;;

Insurance Firm Interest Sold.-Mr.
Frank l. Wheeler of Towson, has purchased
the interest of Mr.. John A. Wright in the in
surance firm of Messrs. Offutt, Wright d EN-
mart, the change to take effect on the first OF
April next. Mr. Wright has been identified
with the business for the past six years and
made many friends with those having relations
with the Office. Mr.. Wheeler has had expert
ence in the insurance business both life and
fire, for several years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

New Building Association..-The United
Permanent Building and Loan Association, Of
Highlandtown, has been incorporated by Will
liam G.. Tyler, John G.. Woehner, Michael
Wagner, J. Edward Tyler. Jr., and ]. Cor
don Crawford. The capital stock is fixed at
$500, 900, divided into 5000 shares o. the par
value of $l04 each. The association will be
managed by board of nine directors, those for
the first year being the incorporators and H:
w. Z. Krumm. Harry G. Conner, Otto Wechel
and Ross M Diggs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

on SATURDAY. 18th instant, ex-President
Cleveland quietly celebrated his 6Sth birthday
at his home in Princeton, N. ]. He enjoys
good health and is as keen sportsman today
as he ever was.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

ToacsOn N. e. Chu,ch.-Sunday, March 10th !:
Preaching at II A. NJ. by the pastor, Rev. John X.
Edwards; p. NJ. missionary anniversary. Spe-
cial addresses and music.
bv the pastor Rev. John r. Edwards.
B0Ifina0re Circuit. NJ. r. Church.--Sunday,
March 28th: Epson, IL A. NJ. Grace, p. NJ.
preaching by the pastor. Rev. J. L. Straughn.
MonItOn Circuit. n. 3. ChHrch.-Sunday, March
28th Monkton, II A. NJ, Wesley Chapel, 3 p. NJ,
DreachinR by the pastor, Rev. Solomon German
special services at Phoenix, 7.3O P. NJ. conducted
By Mr.. Il. L. Reamy also special services Emusic
and readings) at MOnkton, T3O P. NJ.
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County Teachers Association.--Th
County Teachers Association held meeting
in the school building at Govanstown, OH Satur-
day last, for the purpose of taking formal action
in regard to securing an increase in the schedule
of salaries of teachers. 1t was decided to appoint
q committee composed of one principal from
each district to take up the matter with the
County Commissioners and the School Board.
The committee Is as follows:
First district, e. G. Comegys; ID Isaac Price
Sd, Clarence G.. Cooper; 4th, q. g. Ebaugh; 9th
John II Hale; 9th Frank Miller; It'll. J. Hiram
Shamberger; 9Th, ]. Bailey Logan 9th, Mrs.
Laura p. Todd; 10th, Ernest G. Hendrix 18th.
Leslie w. Baker; 18th, Townley r. Wolfe
18th, Miss Nellie Welslager; 18th, Nicholas H.
Hope; 18th, Joseph Blair.
Mr.. Robert D. Mosner, principal of Govans-
town school. was named as member of the
committee at large.
The association elected the following officers
President, Joseph Blair; vice president. Clar-
ence g. Cooper treasurer, Mrs. Laura p. Todd;
secretary, Isaac Price.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-03-25

THERE ARE strong signs that the Japanes e
thanking operations were based on study of
Sherman's campaigns. The Jap bands ought
to play marching Through Georgia"
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More Fourth District Real Estate Trans
actions.-Mr. NJ. G. Paine, real estate broker,
has sold his farm of 463 acres situated at Pleas,
ant Hill, on the Reisterstown turnpike, to Mr..
William Burns; also bis farm of 80 acres, near
Owings' Mills, to Mr.. Clarence w. Englar.
MI. Paine has sold the 50-acre farm of Mr..
Charles Bell, situated near Gwynnbrook, w.
M. r. R., to Mr.. Basil Gardner, proprietor Of
Walnut Grove Dairy, who will remove his
family there as soon as the weather will permit.
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Sale of Mortgaged Premses.-SIade IL
Risteau. auctioneers. sold at Monkton Station,
N. G. r. R., on Monday last. for Mr.. ]. A. 0.
Tucker, assignee of mortgage from George w.
Anderson and wife, farm of AZ acres. near
Monkton. 10th district. improved by frame
dwelling. barn, etc.; purchased by Mr.. Wesley
Royston for 81, 175.
Slade & Risteau, auctioneers sold on the
premises on Monday, for Mr. j. M. Little, as
signee of mortgage from Richard H. Ander-
son to Frank T. Almony. 100 acres of land in
the 7th district. on the road leading from Cor
such Mills to Kirkwood's shops, improved by
q frame dwelling, tenant house, barn. etc. /;
purchased by Mr.. Thomas Robinson, of Free
land, for $50 per acre.
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Belair Road Improvement Association
Makes Nominations.-Thea annual meeting
of the Belair Road Improvement Association
will be held on Tuesday night. April 4th, and
nominations for the several offices to be filled
have been made. as follows
President William j. Biddison, Frederick
G.. Kelch, Joseph PIumer and J. Lee Mueller.
Vice President-Dr. j. B. Webster and J. ID.
Richter.
Secretary-N. 81. Hope.
Assistant Secretary-Howard Hall and D..
s. Neumayer.
Treasurer-Theodore l.. Borst.
Board of Governors-Henry F. Radecke,
Daniel ]. Kelsey, Nicholas Phillippi, J. Leo
Mueller, Charles A. Selling, E. F. Elliott, w.
J. Bddison Thomas B. Catch, e. G. Sentner,
J. w. Reiter and DR.. j. B. Webster.
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Work of the Orphans Court.-In the
Baltimore county Orphans Court this week
letters were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of Wilhelmina Sinsz
to Henry Snsz, administrator.
On the personal estate of Levi o. Crawford to
VIM. o. Crawford, administrator.
On the personal estate of Charles Keller to
F. C. Dugan and John s. Ensor, administra-
tors.
On the personal estate of John w. Upton to
Benjamin F. Upton, executor.
The will of John w. Upton, late of the I'd
district. was admitted to probate on Tuesday.
He gives to his daughter, Nettie Helena Frank,
his house and lot on Lorman street, Baltimore.
All the rest of his estate he directs shall be sold
and the proceeds divided into five equal parts
One part is to be given to each of his children
William E. Upton, Benjamin F. Upton G.
Ellsworth Upton and Nettie Helena Frank
and remaining one part to the children OF his
deceased daughter, Mary Alice Hidey.