The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-08-19

White Hall, N. O. r. R.-Mr. Charles Il
Wise has sold bis paper mill at this place to
! Mr.. George L. Rigney, upon private terms.
This is one of the Oldest plants in the county
and has been operated as paper mill for three.
quarters of q century, 1t having been in the
| Wise family the whole of that time. Mr..
Charles H. Wise continued the business after
| the death of his father, William Wise. Mr..
Rigney, the new owner, is an experienced man,
he having worked in this mill many years.
Mr.. Arthur Stansbury, Of this place. made
narrow escape with his life few days ago.
He was walking on the southbound track a
short distance north of the station and stop
ped to wait for a northbound freight train to
pass. At that moment southbound train
came around the curve, but he was prevented
from hearing it by the noise of the freight.
The hagman at the station tried to attract his
attention by waving his flag. but Mr.. STAINS
bury did not understand and the express was
almost upon him when James Caldwell, who
was in a meadow near by, drew his attention
to the approaching train and Mr.. Stansbury
stepped from the tracks just as the express
passed.
Mr.. Lewis Roster has been very sick at his
home near Trump from the effects of stroke
of paralysis. He was at one time road super
visor of the 18th district and is well known
citizen.
| The rain of last Saturday afternoon marred
the pleasure of the picnic of Gorsuch NJ. E.
Sunday school. which was held in the grove
of Mr.. Thomas E. Billingsly. This church is
an appointment of Parkton Circuit, of which
Rev. George r. Sanner is pastor.
/ The young friends of Miss Eva Cathcart, of
this place, rendered her surprise party on
Monday night last There was vocal and in
strumental music and the affair was much
enjoyed 2ysed,.t,ons ar. .hont oomn,.t. for The
first annual tournament of White Hall Cornet
Band, to be held on the farm of Mr.. William
T. Burns. near this place, on Wednesday after
noon, August Both.
Mr.. William Slade, one of the oldest farmers
in this section of the county and highly es-
teemed citizen, died at his home. near this
place, on Thursday morning. aged SO yrs. He
was born in this district and bad been engaged
in farming all his life. Mr.. Slade was an &C.
tive Democrat and served one term in the
House of Delegates. He is survived by
widow, who was Miss Julia Lyle. and three
grandchildren-Dr. VIM. q. Pearce, of Balti-
more; Mrs. Hayes. wife of Rev. Edward
Hayes, of the M. e. Church, and Mr. Charles
NJ. Pearce of Monkton. He is also survived
by two brothers and one sister. The funeral
will take place on Saturday. at P. M, at West
Liberty M. E. Church, of which he had been
member for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Pearce and Miss Bessie
Burns. of East Preston street, Baltimore, who
had been visiting at Greystone Heights the
home Of Mr.. Henry P. Burns, have returned
to the city.
Miss Bessie Parrish has gone to Bridgeton,
N. j.. to spend month with relatives.
Miss Sallie N. Benson, of Baltimore, is visit
ing the Misses Pearce, of this place.
Mrs. Houser, wife of DR.. B. c. Houser, of
this place. is spending several weeks with rela-
tives in Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Mrs. w. L. J. Peregoy and daughter, of Bal
timore, are visiting Miss Bernice Slade, of
White Hail.
Miss Lulu Norris and Miss Elizabeth Bosley
have returned from trip to Atlantic City.
Miss Helen Horn, of Walbrook, Baltimore,
has been visiting her cousins, the Misses
Black, ofthis place. 8.
Kingsville, 18th District-The tourna-
ment for the benefit of st. Stephens Catholic
Church was held on the church grounds be-
tween Upper Falls and Bradshaw, on Wednes-
day afternoon, August 10Th. Although the
sun was not shining as bright as could have
been desired the brilliant array of society
folks in their handsome equipages and the
bright faces and brilliant coloring of the ladies'
gowns and ribbons gave the desired effect de-
spite the lowering skies
The charge to the knights was ably delivered
by Mr. Elmer r. Halle, of Fork, member of
the Towson bar.
Eleven knights contended for the honors
prize, 81 in cash, William Isennock; second,
IS. Lehman Dilworth; third. 50, Joseph
Walters.
Noble Raphel, who won the honor of crown
ing the queen, selected Miss Addie King, of
Washington. VIM. Green crowned as first
maid Miss Gertie Wurtzbacher, of Baltimore;
Henry Raphel chose as second maid Miss
Corinne Fleury, of Upper Falls, and George
Standiford crowned his wife as third maid.
Rev. William M. Clements, pastor of St.
Stephens, gracefully introduced Mr. Frank
l. Duncan as ''our next associate Judge" Mr..
Du0QQn mazda N QlnnnQnf 00r0U0tinn address
in which he departed from the usual order of
such speeches in giving some excellent advice
to the young men, first telling them to have
fixed purpose in life.
The attendance was very large and the affair
was much enjoyed. 1t was undoubtedly both
financial and social success. many persons
being present from Baltimore and elsewhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Brant Rittenhouse have
returned from trip to Boston by sea. They
! were also in New York and up the Hudson
river.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Fleury, well known
people of this neighborhood, celebrated their
silver wedding (twenty fifth anniversary a few
days ago and entertained large number of
their friends. The house was prettily decorated
for the occasion. Dancing followed the re-
ception.
Prof. Guy E. Snavely, of Fork, has returned
from trip to Paris, where he has been per-
fecting himself in the French language.
Miss NJ. Stella Swift, of Baltimore, is guest
OF MISS II. v. OulDllQ.
Mr.. E. j. Bell, who is canning at Wheelton,
Va, will spend Sunday here with his family.
Miss Rhoda Revell, of Anne Arundel county,
is guest of Miss Amelia Rittenhouse. E.
Cockeysville, 9th District.-The dance on
the 18th at the Country Club here was great
event of the season and there was large num-
Der in attendance. The house was made at
by the arrangement of choice flowers.
The body of the unidentified man who was
killed above Jessop's Crossing on Tuesday
night was left in the company's warehouse all
night. After the jury rendered verdict ex-
onorating the railroad company from blame
Coroner Duncan had the body taken to the
county aims house for burial. Those repre-
senting the railway company refused to do this.
Notwithstanding the many accidents on this
railroad yet many persons are not as cautious
as they should be and make narrow escapes.
There are paths that should be taken without
walking the tracks. There was no negligence
on the part of the Waterman at Jessops Cross
ing in this instance as the man had passed, as
anyone would do and took all risks himself.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wight returned
from Atlantic City invigorated, as did also Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Bartleson from their Boston
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wight have left
for Western trip and will stop at Portland,
Oregon, and Spokane. Wash, where, at the
latter place, Mrs. Wights brother, Mr.. Guy B.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Epworth NJ E.
Church has presented the junior pastor, Rev.
R. G. Koontz, with $25 He made pleasing
response. The members of this society will go
on straw ride to their next meeting august
29th) to Mrs. Gertrude Longs home, on Chest
nut Ridge.
Marshall Leef, young son of Mr.. John G.
Leef who lives near this place, fell from
wagon one day this week and broke his left
arm at the shoulder. DR.. B. +. Benson re-
duced the fracture.
Miss Hester NJ Brooks led the last League
service, based on Character Building" Re-
marks were made by Mr.. Harry L. Caples and
others. -
Orangeville, Philadelphia Road.-Ttus
L. Mason, Jr., aged 16 years, son of Mr.. T. L.
Mason, agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad at
Canton Junction, near Orangeville was held
up about 8.15 o'clock on Monday night and
robbed by four men. The affair occurred under
the Eleventh street bridge, not far from his
home. When young Mason turned off the
Philadelphia road to Eleventh street he heard
a macmillan whistle which he thinks was a