The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-04-07

Fork, 18th District.-The tollgate on the
Hartford pike that had been at Reckord. 16
miles from Baltimore, ever since the pike was
built, was moved last week up to the front Of
the residence of Mr.. f. B. Boarman and is
DOW in a house built on the site of the old
store stand formerly owned by Mr.. W. o. B..
Wright. This move on the part of the turn
pike company was made with the object in
view of collecting toll from good deal of
travel at this point. Considerable dissatisfac
ton is reported on the part of the travelling
public upon an arbitrary rule of the company
who has instructed the gate-keeper, VIM. G.
Wicker, to collect for five full miles from every
body, no matter how short the distance they
may be going. For instance: II person
comes down the road back of Fork Church
that comes out at the gate and wants to go
down the road at Temple shop, he is required
to nav for five miles, although the distance is
only q few hundred yards-about quarter of
mile. Children going to school, If in con-
veyance, people going to church and all going
less than q mile, (some quarter OF a mile) will
have to pay for five miles.
Now the fact is, believe, that this is con-
trary to the charter OF the pike. Previous to
the control of the road by its present owners
persons were required to pay at each gate only
for such distance as they might be going. Tbs
had been the established rule since the pike
was built and only four miles were charged
for even though the road they turned off was
A miles distant. We have been told by good
authority in position to know, that only such
distance as is actually travelled should be
charged for.
A plan is on foot to abolish the gates on the
Hartford road, the same as has been done on
Belair road, and put the pike on the county as
a public thorougbfare, adding small amount
to the tax levy to keep up the road. This is
what should be done.
AS remedy for the present evil at the gate
at Mr.. Boarman's it is suggested that each one
tender to the gate.keeper the amount for the
number of miles only that he is going to travel
and refuse to pay any more, thus requiring
the company to prove that their position is
correct To require person to pay for five
miles when only quarter of a mile is actually
travelled is unjust and can certainly not be
sustained in court therefore those using
this part of the pike should combine to resist
this unjust action. l suggest that public
meeting be called at an early date at Shirley
Hall to take action in the matter.
Rev. VIM. Lambright preached at Fork and
Salem churches last Sunday. This makes the
third time he has filled these pulpits on the
''odd" Sunday and twice he has preached at
Waugh He is one of the best of the Balti-
more local preachers and he enjoys coming
out here because the people hear him gladly
and to great profit spiritually.
Mrs Ellen Foard, widow of Benjamin Foard,
has been spending some time with her nephew,
Mr.. Albert Foard.
Cabbage seed sowing and potato planting are
since the rain last week. X.
Rayville, 9th District.-The moving pic
ture entertainment given by the public school
at this place was well attended and enjoyed by
all present Especially was this true of the
little folks"
Mrs. Sarah Stiffier, of whose illness mention
was made in last weeks letter. died on the 18th
ult. Her funeral took place last Sunday at
Pine Grove Church, Rev. F. B. Emenheiser
preaching the sermon. She was in her 77Ih
year and leaves six sons and one daughter to
mourn the loss of devoted and affectionate
mother.
Mrs Elizabeth A. Wilson, mother of Mr..
Frank Wilson, of this place, was taken sud
denly i'll last Saturday morning. AT this time
che is much improved, under the treatment of
DR.. E. w. Hyde. of Parkton.
Miss Emma =. Miller, of near EklO, who
spent five weeks at the Barnard Sanitarian for
treatment, has returned to her home much
improved.
The only son of Mr.. William Tracey, of this
place, is fast recovering from an attack of
sickness.
Mrs. George Richards, who was quite ill
about a week ago, is much improved:
Our new butcher Mr.. H. j. Shauck, is sup
plying his customers with fresh meats twice
week.
The weather man seems to have gotten in
better humor just at present. Our county roads,
which last week were almost impossible on
account of receiving SO little attention last
year, are now shaping up so that one can travel
without sticking fast. 1t is to be hoped some
little draining and raising of the very low
places will be done this season.
The Knights of Pythas of this place will
hold an oyster supper and festival in the town
hall, on Saturday night. This lodge is in
fourishing condition.
Mr.. Charles S. Boyer and Miss Sarah Smith.
of near Steltz, were Joined in wedlock at Ray
Vile parsonage on Tuesday evening, by Rev.
+. B. Emenheiser. This place is certainly be-
coming noted for nuptial knot.tying-a Gretna
Green of the 9th district.
Rev. F. B. Emenheiser will deliver special
sermon next Tuesday night at First Church,
York, Pa.
The regular preaching service at Pine Grove
Church will be held next Sunday night one
week, on which occasion an invitation will be
extended to unite with the church those who
so desire. b.