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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-06
corncobs and Their Uses.
Lancaster Examiner.

Secretary Wilson's discovery of great COM
mercial and financial possibilities in the hither.
to humble and neglected corncob will send a
thrill of gratitude from one end of the country
to the other. 1t is pleasant enough to know
that alcohol can be extracted from corncobs.
That of itself would make bulletin of general
Joy. But when Secretary Wiisuf1- =ssuTgs-uE'
that the liquor can be produced at cost not
exceeding 3 cents per gallon, thus bringing the
once expensive jag within the reach OF the
most attenuated purse, we can see the aurora
boreallis coming our way with speed of at
least a million miles a second. What the
Secretary says about the slump in the price of
canned corn will not affect the ordinary mind
so much as his promise of three-cent whisky.
This will give comfort to the bibulous and con-
Germ to the w. c. 7. U. Through corncobs the
Secretary is putting sort of bad luxury into
the hands of the humblest and poorest He
opens up vista of wet picnics, of joyous husk-
ing bees and harvest homes, of Christmas
merrymaking, and of Preside delights. He
brings message of incacuable import to the
thirsty and the grooming masses. But Secre-
tary Wilson is Just little bit mistaken when
he says that the corncob has never been of any
use to man. There is not real farmer in the
land who will ipdorse the allegation. Among
all tooralooral circles, the corncob has long
been q solace and q friend. 1t makes good
fires, it serves to cork stone jugs and keep
the odor in we make serviceable pipes of it,
and in various other ways it contributes to the
comfort and the happiness of the generation.
OF course, the Secretary's discovery over.
shadows all these minor considerations. II.
will not do, however, to forget the corncob
altogether. We owe it much for valuable uses
in the past.
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A Hard Working Methodist Minister
Among the ministers in Baltimore who are
doing good work and taking an active part in
the work of others in their field is Rev. ]. Fred
Heisse, presiding elder of the West Baltimore
district of the Baltimore Conference of the M. .
e. Church. says the Sun
Rev. Mr.. Heisse has been in Baltimore about
four years, but in that time he has made him.
self popular with everyone with whom he has
come in contact and has won many friends by
his ability as preacher, his cordality toward
everyone and the we'll directed interest which
be takes in the affairs of the churches under
his charge.
He is graduate of Dickinson College. After
graduation at Dickinson he came to Baltimore
becoming circuit preacher. His first assign
ment was that of assistant pastor of the West
Hartford circuit.
He served year on the circuit and then be.
came associated With Rev. DR.. John F. Goucher,
president of the Woman's College. While in
Baltimore he took post graduate course at
the Johns Hopkins University. Later he
served year as pastor of the church at Refs
terstown, and after that became editor of the
Baltimore Methodist
A call to the pastorate of Wesley Chapel NJ.
e. Church, of Washington, was accepted by
him. He served there for five years with
great success, becoming popular with bis con-
gregation.
About four years ago Rev. Mr.. Heisse was
called to the pastcrate of Fay cite Street Church
He accepted and having come to Baltimore
and taken charge it was only a short time be-
fore he became loved and esteemed by the
members of his church. His active work in
the Epworth League and the other church
societies rapidly endeared him to the members,
and it was with feeling of regret that the
congregation lost him when he became presd-
ing elder of the district.
Rev. Mr.. Heisse is a son of the late John +.
Heisse, of Monkton, Baltimore county, and a
brother of Mr.. James B. Heisse, we'll known
teacher of this CO unity.
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AuruMN NuprlAL nvrNrs. 8.

YoureER~Rnprr.=-Miss Clara v. Riddle,
daughter of William G. Riddle. was married to
Mr.. James P. Younger at Emmert's Methodist
Episcopal Church, I'd district, at s P. II. on
ceremony. Mrs. Louis PieI was matron of
honor. She wore white silk and carried pink
roses. The bride wore white chiffon silk trim
med in Valenciennes lace, and carried Bride
roses. The groom was attended by Mr.. Louis
Piel as best man. The ushers were Messrs.
Charles Younger. Albert Zimmerman, Norman
Zimmerman and W. Riddle. The church was
decorated with potted plants and palms. I'M
mediately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Younger left for an extended trip North.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HELEN D. Wallace,
North Washington street. Baltimore, and Mr..
Harry E. Price, of Choptank, Caroline county,
Nd, came to Towson on Wednesday and after
obtaining q license were married at the par.
sonage Of the Towson Methodist Episcopal
Church by the pastor, Rev. Thomas e. Copes.
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An Aged Farmers Will to be Contested.
On Tuesday morning Messrs. Boarman &
Lindsay. attorneys for DR.. Robert j. Burton,
Of Washington, b. c.. and his brother, Mr..
Charles e. Burton, well known farmer ofthe
18th district, filed a caveat in the Orphans
Court at Towson to the will OF their late iatner,
John W. Burton. an aged and well-to. do farmer
of Greenwood, who died in August last: He
left four sons-Robert ]. Burton, Charles E..
Burton, George Burton and J. Eugene Burton.
In his will he bequeathed all his estate to j.
Eugene Burton. The caveators also filed Pc
tition asking for q revocation Of the probate OF
the will and the anpulment of letters testament
tary granted to Charles s. Rich, who wasnamed
as executor The court fixed Thursday, Octo-
Der 18th, for the hearing of the petition to re.
woke and annul the probate and letters tesla
mentary.
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Hartford Turnpike Company Cannot
Charge Toll.-The jury in the condemnation
case of John w. B. Clayton and others against
the Baltimore and Hartford Turnpike Company,
which was on trial before Judge Duncan several
days last week. returned verdict on Friday
in favor of the petitioners sustaining the in
QUESTION of the sheriff's jury filed July oath.
The effect of the decision will be to require the
company to refund all tolls collected at its
gates in the county from August 4th, 1905. =
The sherif's jury condemned the whole
portion of the road lying in Baltimore county.
from Lauraville to Reckord distance OF
about Is miles. By the inquisition the road is
found to be of insufficient width and badly
out of repair. The macadam portion of the
road, with exceptional spots, is declared to be
worn out and the roadbed full of ruts and
holes and loose stone. The bridges along the
road were also found to be in bad condition.
By the act under which the proceedings were
instituted, the court may al any time within
ten days from the return of the inquisition
confirm the same and order that tolls be not
collected until the road is put in the condition
required by the company's character. The
company is given six months within which to
make such repairs, and in case it fails to do 80
the County Commissioners are required to
accept the road as public highway and put
the same in repair.
The petitioners in the case were represented
by Mr.. Elmer R. Halle and Major John l.
Yellott, and the turnpike company by Mr..
Elmer J. Cook. 1t is probable that the COM
pany will take an appeal.
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Change of Work Proved Profitable.-A
writer in Baltimore paper tells of two school
a summer resort, raised honey and ducks and
in few years saved money enough for one of
them to marry and support husband. The
husband had bis smoking and billiard room so
arranged that he was not annoyed by the
cackIing of the ducks, and the success of the
venture in every respect proved that abandoned
farms are much to be preferred to school
teaching.
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Work of the Orphans Court.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week letters
were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of Albert Eoard to
Laura C. Foard, administrative.
On the personal estate of Martin Zinkand to
Mary N. Zinkand, executrix.
The will of Martin kirkland, late of Rose
dale, was admitted to probate on Wednesday.
All the property is left to the widow, Mrs.
Mary M. Zinkand, and she is made sole
executrix
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Grand Jury Report.-In its report to the
court the grand jury for the September term
said that body had examined 1877 witnesses,
found 81 indictments and dismissed II cases.
1t examined the Treasurer's books and es-
pecially commended Capt. G. Lyon Rogers, Jr.,
for the neat, correct and up-todate methods
he employs 1t is stated that the books have
been recently examined by the bonding COM
pany and have been found in order.
The jury report that everything is in order
at the Jail, but recommends that the children
be separated from the more hardened criminals,
and also that the white and colored female
prisoners be kept on separate floors. 1t found
40 prisoners in the Jail. The jury found 55 in
dictments, of which are for murder. Mr..
George Hoff signed the report as foreman,
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Epworth League Rally.--Arrangement
are about complete for the annual rally OF the
East Baltimore District Epworth League
Chapters in Baltimore county. to be held in
Towson NJ E. Church, next Saturday after.
noon and all day Sunday, October 18th and
I4th. Besides the many papers that will be
read by delegates at the different sessions Rev.
Ralph Pearce will make an address Saturday
night; sermon by Rev. DR. w. L. Mcdowell,
presiding elder, at IL A. NJ, Sunday; address
by Miss Belle Grim. the conference Junior
League Superintendent, and an address by Rev.
G. A. Grice, in the afternoon, and at 8 P. NJ,
sermon by Rev. A. Fl. Zimmerman. conference
evangelist.
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Celebrated First Anniversary .--Belair
Road Council No. 7l5, Catholic Benevolent
Legion, celebrated its first anniversary with
elaborate services last Sunday at st: Joseplfs
Church, Belair road. The sermon for the oc-
casion was delivered by Rev. A. Camp, OF st.
Anthony's Church, Gardenville. 1t was an
interesting discourse on the virtue of neigh
borly charity as exemplified in the principles
and practice of the Catholic Benevolent Legion.
Large delegations of visiting comrades from
Gardenville and Baltimore were present. Bel
air Road Council was instituted September 24th,
1906 with IL charter members. 1t has, in the
past year, increased to 81 members, with sew
eral applications pending, and it is in -four
ishing condition.
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DEATHS.

Tributes. &C.. 10 Cents Per Line
ADY.-On September 80, Francis H. Ady. in the
18th year of his age, beloved son of Mrs. Annie
e. and the late Benjamin w. Ady.
STREIB.-Suddenly, at his home on Bellona
avenue, October I'd. Jacob, beloved husband
OF Dora Streib (nee Lutz), aged IA years.
pADIAN.-On October Sd. at his residence in
Towson, John Padian, aged "a years.
BITZER.-On October 4th. near Pleasant Hill.
baltimore county, Frances c.. aged SO years,
wife of William Bitter.
PERRIE.-On October 4th, Albert W. Perrie, of
Towson. aged SO years, native of Prince
Georges county, Md.
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Church Congregation Elects Omcers.-
The voting members of the congregation OF st.
Paurs Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mount
Winans, of which Rev. A. q. II. Schultz is
pastor. met last Sunday and elected the follow
ing officers, who are to serve for one year :
President, Mr.. John II. Kramer; vice presi-
dent, Mr.. Henry Mintz; recording secretary,
Mr.. Louis Kelly; financial secretary, Mr.. +.
n EinWmchter; treasurer. DR.. G. F. Gaken-
heirner deacons, Messrs. Frederick Anacker,
Frank Meyers and John N. Dimling.
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House Burned "A frame dwelling on the
property of Mrs. Ephraim Harris on Chestnut
Ridge, was destroyed by fire on Friday after
noon of last week, together with most of its
contents, causing loss Of about $1,000, which
is only partially covered by insurance. The
family, but he was working some distance off
Al the time. Besides their furniture they also
lost q sum of money. How the fire originated
is mystery.
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Celebrated Fifth Wedding Anniversary;
Mr. and Mrs John M. Walker celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their marriage on
Tuesday afternoon and evening at their conn-
and entertained nearly 200 guests. A recep-
ton was held from o'clock until o'clock.
during which music was furnished by a
stripged orchestra. More than half of the
guests came from Baltimore in special cars on
the Emory Grove electric line and went from
the trolley TO Mr.. and Mrs. Walkers home in
buses. The house was decorated with palms,
epotted plants and cut flowers.
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Circuit Court.-Spurrier VS.. Homer; sug-
gestion for removal.
Kemper VS.. United Railways and Electric
Company; suggestion for removal.
Gather VS.. Wharry; motion for new trial |;
set for argument October 18th.
Lawson vs. Elder. manager, verdict $50
damages for the plaintiff
LaWton VS.. Brown; removed to Hartford
county for trial.
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Church Rally Day.-Last Sunday was rally
day at Arlington NJ. e. Church South, Rev. ].
Howard Wells. pastor. In the morning q
Sunday school rally was held, and addresses
were made by Mr.. William w. Smoot, Rev.
Mr. Wells and Justice III. Holiday Enrich, the
superintendent Musical selections were rem
dered by the primary department, in charge of
Mrs. Fannie Broome and Miss Rosina Enrich.
During the morning service music was render
ed by the church quartet, composed of the
following members Mrs. s. B. Doyle, Mrs.
G. Edward Muller and Messrs. J. Cecil Smith
and s. Doyle. Devotional services were held
by the Epworth League chapter in the evening.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"

SALES ADVERTISED IN IRE ONAON''
Saturday. October 6. by Forbes & Forney. at
Hiteshuc's Hotel in Reisterstown, two car
loads of extra fine colts.
Tuesday. October 0, by P. II. Tuck. assignee, at
the Court House door. q farm of 5Ol acres In
Worthington Valley, near Glyndon.
Thursday. October II, by Mrs. Fannie "a. Good
win, on the premises, store and dwelling
property in Glyndon, W. d. Z. r.
Wednesday. October II, by G. Ross Mace and
Charles Brockmeyer. trustees. on the prem
ises, dwelling and business property ct Putty
Hill, Beair road; also, the personal effects
of the late John L. Pfeifer.
Tuesday, October 20, by John Fl. Duncan. attor-
ney ETC.. at the Court House door, farm OF
316 acres in Green Spring Valley.
Tuesday. October %, by the 8. N. Hyde Compa-
ny, at Hyde'e, Long Green Valley, extern
sive sale of horses, mules, cattle, farm i'm
plements and machinery, wagons, canning
house outfit, household and Kitchen furni-
f1re. stoves, etc.. etc.
Thursday, October rs, by E. W. Herman, trus-
tee. on the premises, a small farm near Her
eford /; also at the same time, the personal
effects of Margaret Hamilton. deceased.
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Rulipe on Rural Mai Boxes.-A Iettel

Ruling on Rural Mail Boxes.-A letter
from Easton, Md, says: "a rural mail car
rior in Talbot county found in box on his
route two unstamped letters intended for the
owner of the box. and put there by someone
in passing. The letters were con6scated and
sent to Washington with request for ruling.
The department approved the action of the
carrier and said that all mail matter found in
any box without stamps or the proper amount
of postage must be taken to the postoff1ce and
held for stamps. This ruling means that the
owners of the mail-boxes on rural mail routes
have no control over them"
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nROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
Il SON, MD.-Incorp0rGted 1S01.-BEAU-
TIFULLY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRY
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Nd
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CONGRESSMAN LITTLEFIELD's total vote in
Maine was only $50 smaller than in 1904, and
he ran 234 ahead of Gov. Cobb in the district.
The next Congress will not be selected by Mr..
Gompers.
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Loreley, 18th District.-The roads in this
section are now undergoing much needed re-
pairs. For months they had been in an almost
impossible condition On Monday last County
COMMISSIONS George w. Yellott and Road
Supervisor Frank J. Kearney paid visit of
inspection here.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G Darlington. of this place,
are in York this week attending the fair.
Miss Ethel Turner has returned to her home
here after visit to her aunt at Pikesvile.
Mr.. Thomas Nichols, of Loreley, is spending
some time with his daughter, Mrs. Penn, who
resides at Glyndon.
Mrs. James Porter and daughter have re-
turned from visit to Virginia.
Miss Carrie Gambrill, of Baltimore spent
last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Lawrence
Brown, of this place.
Misses Rose and Sarah Mccall, of Baltimore,
have been visiting friends here
Mr.. j. Taylor Baxter, who is engaged in the
canning business at Chestertown, Md, spent
last Sunday at bis home here.
Mr., Albert Kennedy, of Hickory. Hartford
county, who was taken suddenly sick while
visiting his brother, Mr.. Harry Kennedy. of
this place, is under the professional care of DR..
]. Holmes Smith, of Baltimore L.
Eklo, 9th District -Protracted services are
still in progress at the Middletown NJ. X.
Church. Although the weather has been very
unfavorable, quite an interest is manifested
by those in charge as well as by all who
attend.
Mr.. N. N. Norris, our popular merchant is
doing an extensive business He is now lay
ing in his supply of fall and winter goods
which. judging by the condition of the weather
at present, will comein very handy in the near
future.
Misses Laura and Esther Duncan, of Balti-
more are spending some time with the former
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Duncan, of this
place.
Mrs. Caroline Gore has removed to New
Freedom, Pa.
Mr.. E. G. Hendrix spent Saturday and Sun.
Mrs. E. 3. Hendrix, of Gorsuch Mills.
Miss Maud Balm has been appointed prin-
cipal of the Kidd school, to succeed Miss Grace
Ingham, who is teaching at Beckleysville. E.
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Unlawful to Shoot Flickers.-State Game
Warden Oregon Milton Dennis says: In view
of the great uncertainty among hunters OF Bal.
timore county as to whether the shooting of
fiickers is illegal, wish you would call the
attention of such to the following law;
Art. a Sec. l. Code of Public Local Laws-It
shall be unlawful for any person at any time to
shoot or otherwise kill or injure, or pursue with
such intent. any of the following named birds,
within the limits of Baltimore and Cecil coun-
ties, viz: Bluebird, thrush. martin, hooking
bird, swallow, oriole, redbird, catbird, sparrow,
whip-poOrwill, wren ,pewit, goldfnch, sapsucker.
ground robin, hanging bird or woodpecker
,The penalty is not less than 81 nor more
than S10 for each offense. Flickers come I'M
der the head of the species known as wood
pecker. Therefore. have, and by this means,
who shoot fiickers. have in the past given
out the opinion that flickers are protected, and
shall from this time strictly enforce the above
act,n
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Improve Water IN the County.-A cor
respondent of the Baltimore american says:
1.-The large number of cases of typhoid fever
and kindred diseases which are prevalent in
and near the suburbs of Baltimore has been
quite a topic of discussion among the residents
of Baltimore. In proportion there are 20 cases
of typhoid fever in the county to one in the
city. Whyis this? l was present at q recent
discussion on the subject, and the point was
made that the water supply of the city is much
purer than the water taken from some of the
county wells or springs. The water pumped
through the pipes of Baltimore is cleaned and
purified by chemical process, and is really
healthier than the water taken from some OF
the old wells. In the first place, people living
in the suburbs do not realize that their springs
or wells are seriously polluted until drinking
from them opens the door to typhoid. Then
the physician will ask about the spring or well.
Although the water taken from these places
may appear clear, the bottom of the well may
be several inches deep in refuse that has de-
cayed. The best thing to do is to remove the
cause, and that would mean thorough clean
ing of the we'll. This should be done at least
every two years, and milk of lime should be
used for disinfecting purposes" W.
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Two More Barn Fires.-The barn on the
farm of Mr. r. II. Marshall, in the 10th dis.
trict, east of Sweet Air. took fire from some
unknown cause between and o'clock on
Friday night of last week and was totally de-
stroyed, together with nearly all of its contents.
including hay, straw, implements. vehicles,
etc. The estimated loss is 81, 500 and it is only
partially covered by insurance.
At an early hour on Saturday morning last
the barn and other outbuildings on the prop
erty of Mr.. Henry @. Ostendorf near Hamil-
ton, Hartford road, were burned. He was
awakened by the barking of the dogs and.
looking out of the window of his home, found
the barn to be in blaze. After telephoning
for the county fire engines he FASTENED TO the
barn to save what be could. The flames had
gained too much Roadway and he saved moth
ing. Mr.. Ostendorf believes the barn was set
to spend the night in the barn. He refused
their request and believes they set fire to it for
revenge. The loss is about $500.
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The Cat and the Partridges.-In Febru-
ary last, says the Belair Times, Mr.. Henry W.
Archer released number of partridges, which
he had secured from Kansas with the design
4 of assisting to restock the depleted fields Of
birds. But little had been heard from them
until few days ago. when Mr.. John G. Smith
discovered nest upon the farm Of Mr.: McCor.
when he arrived at home and shortly after
ward his wife went out to look at the nest,
which contained number eggs. Unknown
to the lady she was followed by the family cat,
which came to the house some time later with
the corpse of the mother bird. Mr.. Smith,
when informed of the fact, went immedi-
ately to the nest and took the eggs to his
house. They were Matched under a hen
4 and cared for with SO much success that
tractive and have been seen by number Of
persons. 1t is Mr. Smiths intention to release
them as soon as they are able to take care Of
themselves He has them enclosed in NOV
able cage. and they are thriving and apparent
I ly as contented as is possible.
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Texas IS struggling with the question of how
far a favorite son may be permitted to draw
the line between serving trust as a lawyer
and representing State as Senator.