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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27
Some Old Baltimore Auctioneers.


saw Mr.. o. A. Kirkland down town the other
day, and he appeared as spry as when he was
crying auction sales 20 years ago. The former
firm of Matthews G. Kirkland had charge of some
of the most notable sales in baltimore, and it
was Mr.. kirkland himself who asked for bids
when the furniture in Barnum's Hotel was put
on the block. He has now retired from active
business. Baltimore was famous for its auction
concerns, and the old house of Grotjan. Mitchell
& Co., wholesale auctioneers. was one of the
most widely known in the country. Both Mr..
Thomas ]. Grotjan and Mr.. Robert Mitchell, the
senior members and founders of the house. died
some years ago. Mr.. Grotjans widow. however,
is still living in Baltimore. Mr.. Harry I. Lobe,
who entered the house Of Grotjan, Mitchell &
Co. as youngster and rose to be member of
the firm, the name of which was later changed
to Grotjan, Lobe s. Co., has partially retired
from active business. The firm of N. B. Lobe s.
Co. is now composed of himself. his brother Ma
poleon and Mr.. s. Burns Radcliffe, and his
nephew, Mr.. Henry w. Straus, brother of Mr..
Isaac Lobe Strauss is the big man in the Grot-
jan-Lobe Company, Incorporated. The late VIM.
Seemuller and the late d. Buchanan Merryman
were both prominent in the auction business
here. Buck" Merryman was personally and
socially one of the most popular men of his day
in Baltimore. and some of his anecdotes are still
being related.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

A PROJECT to build ship canal from Lake
Erie to point near Pittsburg has been char
tered in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and it is
stated that much has already been done in
financing it. The cost is estimated at from
$50 OOO, 600 to $780, OOO. 600. but it would pay in
the shipment Of coal and ore alone
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"oNcE I WAS A DEMooRAT.s

Once was Democrat;
Now don't know where I'm at:
Everything's so blooming mixed;
Nothing settled, nothing fixed
All the leaders In fight;
Nothing seems to be all right;
Things 60 on from bad TO worst;
Towne Is lighting Billy Hearst.
Grover Cleveland stays at home;
Everybody knocks Jerome;
Horrid things are said of Parker;
Prospects keep on growing darker;
Beverage, in language hazy,
Intimates that Bryan's crazy;
Murphy says he's still in line;
Hearst yells, none of him for mine "
Not voice is raised in yellin'
For the once-acclaimed Mcclellan;
ice Folk hasn't many friends;
Eyerything's at odds and ends;
Bryan gets another jaw full:
Hurls opinions simply awful;
Even WatsOn's making signs
Up and down the skirmish line!
Once 1 was Democrat;
Now the Lord knows where I'm at
Topeka Herald.
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Special 9otires.
T1RTBUTE OF RESPECT

At meeting of the Vestry of Emmanuel p
E. Church. Glencoe, Nd, the following was
adopted:
WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heavenly Father
to take from our midst WILLIAM STERETT CA n
ROLL, who for many years was Senior Warden
of our Church. it II our desire to place upon
record our appreciation of his long continued
interest in the welfare of our Church. II
He was generous contributor to the support
of the Church an active worker, contributing
the labor of his men and often working with his
own hands upon the improvements and repairs
around the Church; attending regularly the
meetings of the Vestry (as long as his health
permitted) and taking lively interest in all the
deliberations.
In his death the Church has sustained a loss
and the individual members of the Vestry have
lost q true. kindly and courteous friend.
DUNCAN MCCULLOCH, Rector
GEORGE r. NOVEL;,
Senior Warden,
o. v. HARE, tVestrymen.
ASA B. GARDINER, JR.,
UPTON H. TARBERT.
Oct. 27-1t
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BY Caleb s. Hobbs, Assctioneer, RandalIsAs
t0tCn, Md. L. -
Work and Driving Horses, Mich Cows, Jer-
sey Bull, Wagons, Farm Implements, q
hold Furniture, Hay, Corn, ,eS.
Fodder, Potatoes, etc. yJso
The undersigned, having engaged in other bus
mess, will sell at Public Sale, ON THE q u 10
MxnkS FARM OF Mr.. LEWIS II. HDf\.
go. Roiling road sui one quarter U ter Of 49,
mile south of the Liberty turnpike and one half
mile north of Picl's Store, adjoining the farms
of John Hines, @. L. Lagos and Others, on
Thursday, November Sth, 1905, 81
At 10 O'Clock A. NJ, regardless of weather.
The following Personal Property, viz:
Three good Horses, work in all harness, two of
gooa leaders aId fne f me driver and
by day of sale; Thoroughbred Jersey Bull 2
years old; three or four-horse broad-tread
horse Market Wagon, nearly new; one-horse
Market Wagon, in first class condition one
horse oPen-top Wagon, light two-spring Open
1two-horse Iron Roller. ! 10 tooth Osborne Lever
Harrow, Nos. 10 and 10 Oliver Chilled Flows.
gle Shovel Pillow, Iron Age Cultivator, is-inch
Ohio Feed Cutter, used but one season; Grain
Fan. in good condition; Hay and Straw Knife
l Saw Table. 200feet Gum Betting, so feet Leather
Betting, large three-bin Feed Box, / new Stone
Drag, mounted Grindstones, / Wagon Jack. lot
Hotbed Sash, Cedar Ladder. q feet long; pair
Wagon Shafts. Holster. with 60 feet of new
Rope about 200 Bean Poles. lot Shovels Hoes.
Forks, Axes, Single and Double Trees, 100 Grain
Sacks, about 30 Market Boxes, 800 Flower Pots
etc. Also, sets Breechbands. set Lead Har-
ness, 2 sets Double Express Harness, set Single
Express Harness, Wagon Saddle, etc. Also, Ii
Fodder 100 bushels prime PotatoeS bb6DEn so sos
Cider Vinegar, lot Kiefer Pears. Also, a lot Of
Dairy Fixtures. consisting of ! two horse Fairs
banks Morse Gasoline Engine, in first-class con-
dition; Sharpless Separator, nearly new; :.
10-gallon Ice-Cream Freezer, equipped for hand
or power; 10gallon Ice Cream Packing Cans
with Tubs, 8 5-gallon Cans with Tubs, several
smaller Cans and Tubs. lot and 10-gallon Milk
Cans. 25-lb. Butter Box etc. Also, Household
Furniture, including piece Parlor Suit, 20 yds
Brussels Carpet, Parlor Lamp and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $10and under
cash: on sums over that amount a credit of ten
months, purchasers giving their notes, with ap-
proved security, bearing interest from day of
SALE Nothing to be removed from the premises
until the terms are fully complied with:
]. TRUMAN SEIBEL.
WIN. II, TIMANUS, Clerk. [Oct. 27-ts*
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Straw, Corn, Etc.

Straw, Corn, Etc.
The undersigned. having sold his farm, will
sell at Public Sale, ON THE PREMIS- q
MxxHey ES, situated on Back River ATI\
I1fS Neck road about one mile from (TTA
$500 Eastern avenue and one-half%.-ksA.
mile from Stemmers Run Station. p. B. q W. X.
R., in the 18th district of Baltimore county, Nd.
On Wednesday, November 18th, 1906,
At 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
The following Personal Property, viz: a
Two fine Work and Driving Horses, ! good
Family Cow, l four-seat Jaeger, two-horse
Market Wagon, Mower, Rake, Plows. Har-
rows, Cultivators, Cutting Box, Grindstone,
Market Boxes and Baskets, Hoes. Rakes, Forks,
Shovels. Picks, Mattocks. Axes, Ropes, Block
and Fall, Pea Bags and q lot of Tools and Imple-
ments of all kinds used on truck farm.
Also, q large lot of Harness, consisting of Sim
gle and Double Wagon and Carriage Harness,
Cart and Pillow Harness, Halters, Brides, Col
lars, Hames, Pads, Nets Chains of all kinds, etc.
Also. 100 Chickens and lot of fine Manure
ALSO. rs BBLS. PRIME YELLOW CORN, 1000
BUNDLES FODDER, 10 TONS TIMOTHY :.
HAY, LOT STRAW AND a LOT
OF MARSH GRASS.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and under,
cash; over that amount a credit of nine months
will be given. purchasers giving uotes, with ap-
proved security, bearing interest from the day
of sale.
A9-Sale positive. rain or shine.
GEORGE H. GERHOLD, 81
Oct. 27-ts] Owner.
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Some Odd Finds in the ancient City,


Extensive repairs, which are now being made
upon the old building on Church Circle used as
the residence of the cashier of the Farmers
National Bank and connected with it, have re-
vealed several interesting connecting links with
the past. An ancient stove, which was built
into the wall, was taken out and the date 1879
was found upon it. This is thought to be about
the date of the construction of the house.
Another interesting find was the complete
skeleton of small dog which, apparently, had
been caught between two walls In such way
that it could not escape and had persisted. A
collar in a good state of preservation was around
its neck and appeared to have been of very old
pattern.
The house now used as the cashiers residence
was formerly tavern, kept in colonial days by
William Reynolds. At that time there were
only three buildings on West street. now one of
the principal business streets of Annapolis. It
was then called Cowpen lane Adjoining it, on
Doctor street, now called Franklin street, was
a stocking factory, which, like nearly all of the
manufacturing enterprises attempted in An
napolis from time to time, was failure.
Since the organization of the Farmers Ma
tional Bank of Annapolis, in 1905, the house has
been used as cashiers residence. and is con-
nected with the bank building, which is on the
corner of Church Circle and West street.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

WITHIN THE last ten days the West has been
visited by heavy snow storms that covered the
earth in some places to the depth of nearly two
feet, while the South has experienced terrific
wind and rain storms. Floods have done vast
damage to property and heavy losses have &C.
CURED through the wrecking of vessels. In
the matter of weather the month of October,
1906, is making a most unenviable record.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

day that he would make number of changes
in his Cabinet on the first of January next.
Secretary of the Navy Banaparte will become
Attorney General, Postmaster General Cortel-
you will become Secretary Of the Treasury,
and Hon. George v. L. Meyer, of Massachu-
sets. will succeed Mr.. Cortelyou.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

For the information of all persons concerned,
the following Act of the Legislature passed
March 24th 1855, is published:
CHAPTER 191.
AN ACT prohibiting the sale Of spiTitu0us or fer
g,ented LIQUORS in the several counties Of the State
on the dag Of election.
SECTION !. Be IL enacted By the General Assembly
of MARYLAND, That it shall not be lawful for the
Keeper of any hotel, tavern, store, drinking es-
Enlistment, or any other place where liquors
are sold, or for any person or persons, directly
or Indirectly, to SELL barter, give or dispose of
any spirituOus or fermented liquors, ale, beer or
Intoxicating drinks of any kind. on the days of
election hereafter to be held in the several coun-
ties of the State.
SEC. 2. And be 1t enacted, That any person vio-
latinR the provisions of this Act shall be liable
to Indictment by the Grand Jury of the county
where the offence is committed. and shall, upon
conviction before any Judge of any of the Cir
cult Courts of this State, be fined sum not less
than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred
dollars for each and every offence half the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

DISPATCH from Topeka, Kansas, says plans
for opposing the packing companies and the
fruit commission dealers are now under con-
sideration by the Farmers National Co opera
tive Congress. Two schemes to be used to
break the force of the socalled packing trust
have been decided upon and probably will be
put into execution. One is that the members
of the Farmers Congress will try to cure the
majority of the meat which they use them
selves and will also cure meats for the mar
kets. The other plan will be to have an agent
in each county to handle all the stock of the
members and ship to another agent at the
market, who will sell direct to the packing
houses. There is no intention to build a CO.
operative packing house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

In A speech at Buffalo last Saturday Mr..
Hearst used this language in referring to Judge
Alton B. Parker: II am glad we have driven
this political cockroach from under the sink
into the laundry where the soiled clothes are
washed ofthe corporation establishment across
the way" 1t will not be believed until dem
onstrated that any respectable party in New
York approves this sort of leadership.
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ig-C. = P. AND MARYLAND PHOEEs.-6a

THE BALTIMORE Office of the Pennsylvania
Railroad is now located in the company's new
building on the site of the old one that was
destroyed by fire in February, 1904, on the
northeast corner of Baltimore and Calvert
streets.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

Mr.. ROBERT GARRETT, Republican nominee
for Congress in the Second district, made
canvass of Carroll county last week and talked
with many voters Of all shades of politics. He
was cordially greeted by all and returned
much pleased with his trip. The Baltimore
San Of Tuesday is responsible for the state
ment that Mr.. Garrett is on 'slill hunt of
the district and that no meetings will be held
by him. at least in the counties.
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gressional district have named as their candi-
date for the House of Representatives DR.. John
s. Green, the well known physician ofthe 18th
district Of Baltimore county. DR.. Green is
one of the leading members of Chestnut Grove
Presbyterian Church and has been Sunday
school superintendent there many years. He
is a man of high character and is noted for
his energy and capacity for hard work.
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OHANCE FOR A COUNTRY HOME.

We offer for sale, upon reasonable terms. a IA
nice little country home of SEVEN ACRES, all
cleared and very productive; improved by an
Groom house and all necessary outbuildings
plenty of excellent water; neighborhood unsur-
passed 10 miles from Baltimore and ~ miles
q first class business stand. Less than s. 800 will
buy it. Apply to LONGNECKER BROS.
No. SlS. Real Estate, Towson, Md.
May 9-tf
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FARM TOR SALE.

FARM OF 1IK ACRES on Belair road, LII
about Az miles from present terminus of the
electric car line and ~ miles from CONVENTION,
state of cultivation; has been used as truck
farm many years; two-story and attic Frame
inGs: excellent water and fruit of all kinds.
Price reasonable and terms easy.
No. $780, LONGNECKER BROS,
Apr. 15-tf Real Estate. Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

THE COMMON COUNCIL of Westminster has
passed an ordinance granting a street railway
franchise to the Washington, LIE Gore and
Gettysburg Railroad and Power Company for
the construction of a line through that town.
A correspondent says 1.-THE purpose of the COM
pany is the construction of an electric passen-
ger and freight line from Washington to Get
tysburg, with lateral branches. Surveys have
been made by which a route with easy grades
has been located The power to operate the
roads is to be generated by water. Mr.. J. W..
lie Gore, of Frederick county, who has the
principal interest in the project, owns water
site on the Monocacy river capable of genera
ting tremendous electric power. The site is
the point at which the Monocacy breaks
through Rocky Ridge and where it is less than
300 feet wide. A dam 40 feet high can be con-
structed at comparatively small expense, and
at that height will create a lake covering q
surface of a mile or more in extent and rum
ming up the river to the Western Maryland
railroad bridge. Mr.. LIE Gore has acquired
title to about all the land to be flooded by the
lake. The enterprise is creating much interest
among the people,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

Mr.. JOSHUA G. HARVEY, prominent bust
ness man and well known financier, died at
his home in Baltimore, on the Goth instant,
aged rs years. He was president of the West
ern National Bank and had been connected
with other financial institutions of the city
many years. Mr.. Harvey was gentleman of
the old school and his always courteous man
ners made him many friends.
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By James l.. Norsr0od, AttctiOneer,
Upper Fails, Md.


At o'clock P. NJ,
The following Personal Property, Wis s.
Four General Utility Horses, 2 Cows, will
soon be fresh 8 Wagons, 2 Light Vehicles,
Also, several tons of Hay. Also, Household and
Kitchen Furniture. including Piano, Buffet.
3Tables, 2 small Tables, Desk, Couch. Double
Metal Bedsteads, 2 Wire Cots, / Cheffonier. 8
Bureaus. Oak Bedstead, 3 Washstands, Mat
tresses, 6-piece Parlor Suit Rockers, Kitch-
ing Bed, Dishes. Pots, Glass Jars Stone Crooks.
several Alright and Coal Stoves and many other
articles.
der, cash I; over that amount credit of months
will be given, purchasers giving notes, with APP
proved security, bearing interest from day of
sale.
Nothing to be removed from the premises
until settled for. n
Oct. 27-ts] LOUIS COSTAGGINI.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

In HIS proclamation naming Thursday, No
vember 10Th, as a day of National Thanks
giving President Roosevelt says: Material
well being, indispensable though it is, can
never be anything but the foundation of true
national greatness and happiness. If we build
nothing upon this foundation then our national
life will be az meaningless and empty as
house where only the foundation has been
laid. Upon our material well being must be
built superstructure of individual and ma
tional life. lived in accordance with the laws
of the highest morality, or else our prosperity
itself will, in the long run, turn out curse
instead of a blessing We should be both rev.
erently thankful for what we have received,
and earnestly bent upon turning it into
means of grace and not of destruction"
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fine shall be paid to the informer, the other half
to the County Commissioners, the use of pub
lie roads.
CHARLES Fl. WISE, President,
GEORGE A. DAVIS,
JARRETT N. ZIMMERMAN,
Board of Supervisors of Elections
of Baltimore County.
THOMAS ]. HUNTER, Clerk.
Oct. 13-te
GenaI sIntices.
John L. Yellott, attorney, TOsCsom, Md.

John L. YellOtt, Attorney, TosCsOn, Md.
TOHN I. YELLOTT, TRUSTEE AND
81 MORTGAGEE, rs. CHARLES POWELL,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE COUN-
TY. IN EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this I'd day of October 1906, that the sale
made and reported by John ]. Yellott. Trustee
and Mortgagee for the sale of the property de-
scribed in the proceedings in the above entitled
cause be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown,
On or before the goth day of October, 1906;
Provided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county. once in each of three successive weeks
before the said goth day of October, 1905.
The report states the amount Of sales to be
S., 10000. WILLIAM p. COLE, CLERK.
True Copy-Test:
Oct. 6-4tl WILLIAM z. COLE. Clerk.
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DUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS
AT THE GREAT HAGERSTOWN FAIR,
On4o1,or ntI 70 1 9th 1AnR

won LIST on Hen; 4th on Cockerel; 4th on Pull
let and 5th on Pen in good strong class.
Cockerels and Pullets, same breeding, to sell.
Prices reasonable.
eW- TO make room, ten Yearling Hens and one
Yearling Cock Bird for $500. This is bargain
worth double. -
Charles Street Avenue, oppo. Abell's Gate,
oct. 2O-1ml Baltimore, Md.
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Straw, Corn, Oats, etc.

+
The undersigned, intending to Quit farming.
will sell at Public Sale, ON THE q
s.IX5s3 PREMISES, known as John f. Zn\
AS4TS Conrad's farm, one mile west ~
4zszzAa OF Corbett Station, N. c. R. R., -AL-4-
On Wednesday, October 31st, 1905,
AT IL o'clock NJ. sharp,
Inc following Personal Property, viz:
LARGE YOUNG MULES,
YOUNG MARES, one weighing ], 400 lbs. and
an excellent saddle mare:
MILK COWS, two full Guernsey:
ID FULL GUERNSEY HELPERS, 1 GUERN-
SEY BULL,
3 LARGE HOGS. weighing about 200 lbs. each
new fourth Wagon and Body, good Wagon
and Hay Carriage, Single Wagon Bodies, 2 No.
40 left-hand Oliver Chilled Plows, / new 16-tooth
Harrow, Cultivators. Double Shovel Plows /
Hench q Dromgoold Riding Corn Worker, |
Belle City Feed Cutter, Steel Troughs, Hay
Ropes, Chains, Forks, Rakes Hammers Cow
Chains, lot new Harness, sets Breechbands. 8
sets Lead Harness, sets Plow Harness, Housens,
Saddle, Lines, Halters and only been used since
last April. Also. lot Hay, Straw, Fodder, Corn
and Oats. Also, new Cook Stove and Fixtures,
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and under,
cash :sover that amount credit of four months
will be given, purchasers giving notes, with ap-
proved security, bearing interest from day of
sale. Notes made payable at Cockeysville Ma
tional Bank Nothing to be removed until set
tied for. @. e. MATTHEWS
Oct. Cots
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

In SOME parts of France walnuts form reg
ular article of diet. The peasants eat them
with bread that has oftentime been rubbed
with garlic. The hygienic effects are consid-
cred good, replacing meat to large extent.
These nuts are also used to make oil. 1t is
much cheaper and similar in taste to that
pressed from olives and is employed to adul-
terate the latter. The inmates of certain
prisons are engaged in cracking walnuts and
piching out the kernels, which are pressed
into oil. In this country the walnut tree is
fearfully neglected-hence the high price the
wood commands
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-10-27

WILLIAM d. McCLINToCK, dean of the Uni
versity of Chicago, has announced that the
faculty had finally decided upon complete
segregation of men and women Students and
henceforth the aim would be two affiliated
universities, one for women and another for
men. The buildings for the women's dormi-
tory and recitation rooms are to be entirely
removed from those of the men; the students
of different sexes will never meet except oc-
casionally on the campus. The dean says that
the university life needs to be more secluded
and freer from the publicity which is now its
greatest failing.