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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18
sawdust Pile soYears Accommodating.


Probably the largest sawdust pile in the
world is the one at Cheboygan, Mich. This
is the product of one mill The mill being
run by water power, had no way of disposing
of its sawdust The company was not permit
ted to dump it into the river, and for a few
years an attempt was made to burn it. There
was so much smoke that the village passed an
ordinance prohibiting that form of destruction
AS a consequence, it was simply hauled out
into vacant field, and during the 80 years of
its growth has aquired monstrous proportions
It is a hill 1.0S0 feet long, 8l5 wide and ranges
from 20 to so feet in height.
The hill covers some II acres. 1t is almost
entirely white and Norway pine sawdust, be-
cause this mill did not cut hemock, except for
the last two or three years before it was closed
down. The pile is undoubtedly rotting little
at the bottom, but it is we'll preserved and
bright when dug into, the top and sides being
crusted over, forming a protection for the
sawdust underneath. In its present state it
contains rather too much moisture to admit
of being used for fuel without treatment by
some process of drying.
number of chemists have examined 1t,
with a view of extracting the chemicals which
it contains, but as yet nothing has been done
in this direction. There is no question that it
has a considerable chemical value, and proba.
bly the time will come when some one will
find way of working it up proftably.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18
I,one and useful career of an Educator.

Long and Useful Career of an Educator.
Prof. Eli M. Lamb, one of the most widely
known teachers in Maryland and the founde.
of Lambs School in Baltimore, celebrated his
10th birthday on Tuesday, 18th instant, at his
home in the city. He received scores of letters
of congratuation during the day and in the
evening his son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur L. Lamb, held family reunion
and birthday party at their home, Beechdale
avenue Roland Park. The table was beauti-
fully decorated with cut flowers and greens
and in the center stood huge cake upon which
were 70 small lighted candles.
Prof. Eli Matthews Lamb was born N0vem-
Der IA, 1885, in the 9Th district of Baltimore
county. His earlier education was obtained at
the district school and the Milton School, which
was high-grade private school conducted by
his father. From this school he entered the
junior class at Haverford College, where his
education was completed. After leaving col
lege he entered directly upon educational work,
starting as assistant principal in the Milton
Boarding School, Philopolis. He remained
there until 1861, when he withdrew with the
idea of starting a school in Baltimore. The
war, however, led him to defer the execution
of his plans until 1864, when, under the aus.
pices of the Society of Friends, he opened on
Lombard street the first school in Baltimore in
which co-education was successfully tried.
From this time he began to be recognized as
one of Baltimore's most prominent educators.
A4O ACmulhCO piihOApol Vi thio oCuOOi until
1899. During those years the school grew in
members and importance and became one of
the celebrated college preparatory schools of
the city. His school was one of the first to
welcome Johns Hopkins University to the city
and since that time has sent many students to
that and other universities. In 1885 the school
was moved to Preston and McCulloh streets, in
order to accommodate the shifting of patron
age, where it remained under the name of
Friends Elementary and High School, and
solidated with the Friends School Of Park ave
nue. and Laurens street, where he still serves
the cause of education as associate principal.
Mr.. Lamb married Miss Annie w. Corkran
forty-five years ago, and has two sons, three
daughters and five grandchildren.
Mr.. Lamb is a brother of Mr.. George NJ
Lamb, the well known Baltimore merchant
who resides near Govanstown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"

Wednesday, November %, by J. Ashland Miller,
on Cedar Point Farm. Back River Neck, 18th
district. mules, cows, hogs. wagons, farm
implements. corn. fodder, poultry, etc.
Wednesday, November %, by J. Henry Meyers,
administrator Of Mrs. Minnie PAIL. at Hebb-
Vile. I'd district, horses, cows, hogs, wagons.
farm implements, -provender, etc.; also,
stall in Lexington Market.
Thursday, November %. by George Schenk, corr
ner Dillon and Third sts.. Canton, borsest
cows, farm and dirty implements, poultry
corn. fodder, etc.
Monday. November q, by ]. N. Hackett. on Will
low Spring avenue, Patapsco Neck, stock,
wagons, farm implements, furniture, etc.
Tuesday, November 28. by Armstrong Thomas,
Samuel REGISTER and Charles e. Hill, trus-
tees at the Court House door, the Joshua
Register property on REGISTER avenue, east
of the York turnpike.
Thursday, November 30 by Henry Homberg. at
Walters store, Eastern avenue road, 18th dis
trict. horses, mules, cows, hogs, farm imple-
n1ents, provender. etc.
Thursday, November 30, by Mrs. Sophia T. Suhre,
on the Bucks school road. one mile east OF
Putty Hill, mules, horses, cows, farm imple-
ments. furniture, etc.; also. truck farm OF
Is acres.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

rally at Monkton M. E. Church, on Friday
evening, 10th instant, was largely attended and
was an interesting and helpful service. Mr.. J..
Howard Flayhart, of Towson, presided. Prayer
was offered by Rev. R. G. Koontz, junior
pastor of Hereford Circuit. The Scripture les
son was read by Mr.. Linwood Cross. ofPhGnix.
Mrs. Claudia Hutchins, of Monkton delivered
the welcome address. Rev. John T. Ensor. of
Clifton NJ. E. Church, gave an able and inter-
esting address on 1.-THE proper use of our time"
Rev. Solomon German and wife had charge of
the music. Mrs. German presided at the organ.
The church was tastefully decorated by Misses
Olive L. Smith, Bertha Bond, Lucy Winstanley,
Nettie Young and others.
Large delegations was present from Phoenix,
Corbett, Epworth, Jessop and Hereford.
Miss Angie West, of Hereford, is spending
some time with Mrs. s. German, at Monk
ton. +.
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Bad Places for Horse Thieves.
Country GentLen1'

The Illinois Anti-Horse Thief Society held
its 23d annual meeting at Springfield last week
and its reports showed that there was less
horse stealing in Illinois than in any other
state. Membership is 1,200. The association
in Kansas has the largest membership, 10000.
Oklahoma has II 900 memb ers; Indian Terri
tory. 1900; Missouri, 1000; Arkansas, 300;
and Iowa. 1000. Because of the comparative
" small amount OF horse stealing in Illinois
the association pays more attention to petty
thieverv and tresDass
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18
A Tree That Grains"
Dispatch from Alto Pass, III.

U1SpdtcH from AtlO FdSS, III.
Tom Quinn, farmer living four miles west
of this city, tells weird story which, be de-
clares, he can prove by fifty witnesses. He
says there is wild cherry tree in his yard
that takes spells of raining, and that every
time it betokens death in the family living
there. A short time previous to her death
last year, his wife noticed the phenomenon.
and, knowing the trees history, she expressed
the belief that her death was soon to occur.
Mr.. Quinn says the moisture falls from the
branches of the tree in sufficient quantity to
dampen clothing. AS the tree is bare of foliage,
the phenomenon seems all the more strange to
the residents of that community, who have
come to regard it with great deal of awe.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Injunction to Restrain Foreclosure Pro-
ceedings.-On Tuesday Judge Duncan signed
a decree in the Circuit Court here restraining
Mr.. Vernon Cook, assignee of mortgage,
from foreclosing the same against the property
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Stewart Lee. Leave was
granted for the defendant to move for the dis
solution Of the Injunction.
The case grew out of the failure of the City
Banking and Trust Company of Baltimore.
Mr.. Lee, in the bill of complaint, alleges that
he borrowed $1,000 from the trust company
surety for which he and his wife gave their
two Joint notes, one for IS 900 and one for
$1,000. The plaintiffs further allege that at
the solicitation of Frank ]. Kohlef, secretary
and treasurer of the trust company, two addi-
tional notes for 50 600 and 5000. respectively,
were given to said Kohler, secured by second
mortgage on the plaintiff property at Ruxton.
Mrs. Lee, however, claims that she only joined
in the mortgage as far ss her dover rights in
the property were concerned. The second
notes, the plaintiffs alege, were given with the
understanding that the first two notes were to
be returned to them, which, they allege, has
never been done, and that the receivers of the
CITY Banking and Trust Company have secur-
ed Judgment on said notes.
The mortgage which was executed to Mr..
Kohler to secure the payment of the two sec.
ord notes, the plaintiffs allege, was assigned
by Kohler to the Merchants and Miners Bank
of Homecoming, the receivers for which assign
ed the mortgage to Mr.. Vernon Cook for pur-
poses of foreclosure and the property has been
advertised for sale.
Messrs. Elmer ]. Cook and Frank G. Turner
are attorneys for Mr.. and Mrs. Lee.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Ruler of Big Guano Islands.-Capt: g. z.
Rivers has been visiting his daughter. Mrs. ID.
H. Akehurst, of Convention Baltimore county.
Capt. Rivers was formerly resident OF Baltl-
more, but is now of the Island of Orchilla, one
of the most famous guano islands in the world.
He is a veteran mariner and commanded the
ship Stephen Bishop, which brought phosphate
from Orchilla. In that way he became IA
miliar with the business and about fifteen
years ago the Boston capitalists working the
guano deposits placed Captain Rivers in charge
of the work there. For twelve years he bad
charge of the island and when the WoOlridge-
Orchilla Company of Baltimore took over the
island Captain Rivers ruled on.
The business that brings Captain Rivers
home at this time is to arrange for beginning
work on two other concessions that the Balti-
more company has secured. The island OF Or
chilla is in the domain of Castro, but the COM
pany has arranged with the government OF the
Dutch Island of Curacao to open mines on that
island and also on Little Curacao. These
mines are expected to prove of greater value
than those on Orchilla, and it is desired to
start work at once. 1t is probable that Cap
tain Rivers may take out with him on his re,
turn an assistant superintendent, who will
take personal direction ofthe work on Orchilla,
while he directs the operation of the new en-
terprise in the Dutch possessions.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Favors Open Church Doors.-Bishop
Paret has preached several sermons of late IN
which he has reiterated his belief that the doors
of churches should be open at all times so that
should one happen to pass that way be or she
might enter and devote short time to prayer.
The Bishop says the idea is not new one with
him, and that he had preached the open-door
doctrine whenever possible. He said that ne
certainly thought church doors should be open
all the time and not locked up for whole
week. When told that an objection bad been
advanced that to do SO would require the pres
ence of janitor all of the time, the Bishop
said that could be managed by having some re-
ceiver of the bounty of the church to fulfil that
work.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

A Notable Clergyman at Garrison For
est-Rev. Charles Mercer Hall, son-in-law OF
Judge Alton B. Parker. Democratic candidate
for the Presidency in 1904, began series OF
special services at st. Thomas Protestant Epis-
copal Church, Garrison Forest, last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Hall is rector of the Church of the
Holy Cross, at Kingston, New York, and
graduate of the General Theological Seminary
of New York.
His address Sunday morning was an inter-
esting sermon on Vocation" He, evidently
referring to the ages of usefulness announced
by DIR. William Osler, said that man may be
40 or 70 years of age and still life at its BEST is
all too short Yet, he thought some found it
all too long, owing to the non-realization OF
their vocations. He said that God is always
calling men to various stations of life as God
has called on men since the Garden of Eden.
He quoted that part of the New Testament
where it is said that "To everything there is a
season and time to every purpose under the
heavens"
"Some are called" he continued ITO be
leaders of public men, as Washington, Jeffer-
son, Lincoln, Grant and Lee. Others are call
ed to act as servants of the Lord, for he has
said How great things he must suffer for
my names sake
"God loves us with a special love-all of us.
with our individual peculiarities. Each of us
stands in some peculiar relation to the world,
and while we are granted perfect liberty, God
is always setting us right One has tremendous
power over himself and responsibility in the
definition of life. We find activity, movement
and thinking in life, along with aimess, pur-
poseless, slothful men. There is poor work in
every trade, and some man is just missing a
great opportunity.
"There is no lack in the variety of Gods
calls" said Mr.. Hall, Including the priest
hood, religion, medicine, law and the arts
Then there is the business ability and the
mechanical trades Others are called to be
mothers, fathers or to the duties connected
with the home.
ITO each is given his opportunity. Each
has a vocation of his own, and no two are just
alike. No one else can quite carry out the
plans that God has laid for us. He trusts
something to you. Holiness consists in two
things-the endeavor to know Gods will and
the endeavor to do it when we know it. We
belong to God and are his property. Although
we cannot always see the use of the pres.
ent moment there is special call for each
one of u.s."
The services were continued up to and in
Guiding Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Hall preaching
every day. Some of his subjects were: THE
Object of Life" "Sin," Death" "Repen-
lance" 1.-THE Judgment" etc. Rev. Hobart
Smith is rector of st. Thomas
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Filed Claim Against the Wilson Estate:
"A claim has been filed in the Circuit Court
here by Joshua Gwinn against Laura NJ. Beatty
and others to secure decree for the sale of the
real estate owned by the late Caleb Wilson. OF
the 18th district. to satisfy the claims of his
creditors 1t is alleged that the personal estate
of the deceased is not sufficient to meet these
claims.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Work of the Orphans Court..-ln the
Baltimore County Orphans Court this week
letters were granted on the following estates
On the personal estate OF Moses ROBINSON 10
David Robinson, administrator.
On the personal estate of John s. Smith to
Henry w. Mangels, administrator.
On the personal estate of William f. Price 10
Fannie D. Cole, executrix:
On the personal estate of William I. Calp to
Grace Calp, administering.
On the personal estate of George NJ. Bokee to
Edward H. Stewart, administrator.
On the personal estate of Herman j. Reitz to
Herman J. Reitz and Minnie c. Reitz, admin
istrators. -,
The will of William F. Price. which was ad-
mitted to probate this week. after provloing Ior
his funeral expenses and debts, gives to his
sister. Martha Ann Price $3.50 All the rest OF
bis estate goes to his cousin, Fannie d. Cole.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Bids for Public Lighting.-On Wednesday
the County Commissioners opened bids for
furnishing light for public highways at Laura
vile and vicinity. The Mount Washington
Electric Light and Power Company bid S25
per annum for each electric light of 32-candle-
power. The bid of company to furnish
was not accompanied with certified check.
No action was taken in regard to awarding the
contract.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Looking for Long Lost Son.-Mr. Will
liam P Cole Clerk of the Circuit Court this
week received letter from Mr.. Daniel r.
Rowntree, of Newsom's Depot, southampton
county, Va, saying that about thirty two years
ago the writer lived in Maryland, near North
Branch postofice, Baltimore county, and that
he had a son born unto him and named the
child Joseph Thomas Rowntree. Mrs. Rown-
tree died at the time of the child's birth, the
writer said. and he placed it in the care of Mr..
and Mrs. William Murray, of Cockeysvlle, to
nurse. Mr.. Rowntree said he wishes to locate
his son if he be still living.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Another Barn Burned.-The barn on the
property of Mr.. William Horner, at Herring
Run, on the Philadelphia road, took fire on
Thursday afternoon, from some unknown
cause, and was entirely destroyed. The loss on
building and contents is estimated at $500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

An Old Building Burned.-An old stone
building on Grindon lane, near the Hillen
road, and frame building attached to it, were
destroyed by fire little after O'CLOCK on
Monday morning last, causing loss OF De,
tween 500 and $500. The property belonged
to Waiter r. Thorne, contractor. The stone
building was formerly occupied by colored
people as a church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

League Officers Elected The Epworth
League Chapter of Towson NJ E. Church, at
its meeting on Tuesday night, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year Presi-
dent, James E. Dunphy; first vice-president,
Mrs. Jennie Bowen second vice president, J.
Howard Flayhart; third vice-president, Miss
Mabel Munroe; fourth vice president, Mrs. T T.
E. Copes secretary. Miss Gussie Denny;
treasurer,.G. William Parker.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Sold at Private Sale.-The country place
of Mr.. Henry Imwold, situated on the south
side of the Joppa road, about one mile west of
Towson, was sold at private sale few days
ago to MIR. August Reinle, Of Baltimore. The
price was not disclosed, but it is believed to
have been around $4,000. The place contains
about 4S acres and is improved by large frame
house, barn and other outbnildings. Mr..
Reinle will occupy the property at once.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

last meeting of the new Volunteer Fire Com
pany of Lauravile, Hartford road, rules and
regulations for the government of the com.
pany were adopted. The treasurer reported
about 5000 already subscribed. After the LIST
of January 1906, membership fee of 81 will
be charged; also weekly dues of 10 cents per
month. For the present the company has
rented the building opposite Markley's store
and will use it as fire house and meeting
room. The company will hold weekly meet
ings on Thursday at P. NJ. Mr.. Charles b..
Knox is president of the company and Mr..
Vincent Hedeman, secretary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Successful Supper and Bazar-Win-
ners of Prizes.-The supper and bazaar held
on the evenings of November 9th and 10th, by
the ladies of Providence M. E. Church, north
east of Towson, was very successful affair
and a snug sum was realized for worthy
object
Mrs. William S. Treadwel, with The aid of
some friends, made beautiful silk patch work
quilt which she presented to Providence Church
to be given as prize to the person who col
lected the most money for the church; also a
silk cushion of the same material as second
prize. Miss Annie Parks collected $500 and
won the quilt, while Miss Lena Bosey's col
lections amounted to $44.50, emitting her to
the cushion. The two netted $102.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Perry Hall, 18th District.-At the last
meeting of the Perry Hall Improvement As
ISOLATION it was decided to employ counsel to
proceed at once against the Jerusalem Turn.
pike Company on account of the condition OF
the Belair read. This is very important
thoroughfare and many hundreds of people
who travel it interested to see that it is kept
in decent shape so that they get some return
for the toll paid. AS it is at present the black
smiths are the only ones who are getting any
benefit as the road is simply ruination on
wagons and other vehicles.
Matrimony is popular among the young
folks of this neighborhood and another we'd
ding occurred on Wednesday, 10Th inst. when
Mr.. Christian Dietz, son of Mr.. John Dietz,
was married to Miss Johanna Hanf, daughter
of Mr.. Gotleib Hanf, of Necker. The groom,
who is prosperous young man, has bought
himself farm and upon it they will begin
their new life.
The very cold snap of the early part of this
week induced some to commence hog killing.
From this time on our people will be living
high on fresh pork, sausage, pudding and nu-
merous other swine products. Indeed this is
about the best time of the year for most farm
ers as they have lots of good things to eat and
not so much to do The only trouble is there
is more or less danger of some of them foun-
dering themselves. b.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

Orangeville. Philadelphia Road.-hesv,l.
val services are in progress at the Orangev1ile
NJ. E. Church. The visiting ministers nave
been Rev. Mr.. Schultz, Rev. J. W. smith,
Rev. John n. Jeffries, of Highland Cnnrcn.
and Rev. s. M. Afford, of Sparrow's Folns
Church. The Brotherhood Of st. Andrew ano
Philip had charge of last Friday night 8 service.
A love feast was held on Wednesday evening"
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Conrad mar
decker.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the above church
held its November meeting at the home OF
Mrs. VIM. J. Hicks.
Mrs. Henry Fahrney. of Frederick Nd, ana
Miss Edith Yourtee, of Brownsville. Washing
ton county, werethe guests of Mrs. f. ID. grim
last week.
Mrs Seifert, of Ninth street, who died last
Saturday morning at her home. after nnger-
ing illness, was buried on Tuesday morning 10
Holy Redeemer Cemetery. She is survived
by q husband and two children.
Miss Georgia T. Hall principal of Orange
vile public school and her assistants, MISS
Eva Hunter and Miss Mary Wills, chaperoned
a party of sight-seers to Washington last Sat
urday In the party we're members OF the
fifth, sixth and seventh grades, Mrs. Thomas
Wills, Mrs. Austin KeeDe, Miss Grace Winer,
Mr.. John Trabandt and Master George Keene.
Mrs. VIM. Knierim. who had been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. McArdle, has return
ed to her home. b.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-11-18

German.-Charles E. M. German, son of
Mr.. Thomas German, died at his home on the
Joppa road, east of Towson, on Tuesday night,
aged is years. He had been complaining some
time but did not consult physician until
Monday, when he walked to Towson for that
purpose. The cause of his death was diabetes.
The funeral took place on Friday morning
and the interment was at Sater's Baptist
Church.