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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07
win soon Want Another Annex.

Letter IN baltimore American.
The amount of suburban development that
is now in progress is remarkable. On the edge
of the city, in the northwestern, northern and
northeastern sections. where but a few years
ago were nothing but vacant lands, there are
now rising rows and rows of dwellings and
here and there groups of pretentious houses
that give decided appearance of progress and
growth--an indication that the city and envi-
Tons are growing to a remarkable extent.
Within the past few months there has been
a boom in suburban property in every direc.
ton. This is due partially to the scarcity Of
dwellings in the city proper and desire to
locate on the outskirts, where the air is pure
ard the children may play at will.
Following the dwellings are the stores, and
one finds amid the surrounding suburban cot
tages the tradesmen who are taking advantage
of the lack of facilities of the suburbanite.
To those who have not given the subject
much thought there is abundant food for re.
Fiction, and it proves that Baltimore is steadily
reaching out and that it is only question of Q
few years when the limits of the city will again
have to be extended. and after the present An
mex loan is expended and the Annex placed on
equal footing with the city, a further "annex"
will be added that WILL in the course of time,
be an applicant for aid to have paved streets
and other conveniences that the residents of
the city now enjoy. W. r. MARLEY.
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Pays $50, 900 to Be Christian.
Mem York World,

Adam Spies, prominent manufacturer of
Sterling, ILL.,, left the Reformed Mennonite
Church 26 years ago because he could not be q
Christian and be heavily in debt. The reason
for his heavy Indebtedness was due to the de-
struction of his immense wagon plant. and
owing to the rules of the church he could not
insure it. For 20 years hestruggled. He built
a plant in Clinton. and later went to Arlington,
III. He struggled continually, and at the end
of 20 years he paid off debt Of $4,000 and
then reioined the church of his early life He
is now 70 years of age. Recently be was bap-
tized in the Mennonite Church. During the
time that he was heavily involved Mr.. Spies
did not use the bankrupt laws, declaring that
be would pay off his indebtedness cent for cent.
He will now retire from active work.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

THE HOME PRODUCT SHOW has been incor.
porated in Baltimore under the auspices of the
Travellers and Merchants Association, and the
following officers have been elected Presi-
dent, George P. Nelson; first vice president.
Charles E. Laws second vice-president. ]. w.
Rice; secretary treasurer, Charles E. Welsh;
general manager, Frederick c. Schanberger.
The exposition will open at Electric Park.
Arlington, on September Sd, and continue
one month. The Home Product Show will
hereafter be an annual affair.
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Nearly Roasted Under a Cow.

At Galeton. Pa, bolt of lightning robbed
George White of valuable COW, and came near
booming the man to fiery death. White was
milking the COW during a thunderstorm, when
the barn was struck by lightning. The COW
was instantly killed and the barn was set on
fire. White was unhurt by the lightning, but
was pinned down by the body of the COW. For
several minutes be lay in terror of an awful
death until his pucky wife arrived on the
scene and rescued him. The milk that had
lust been taken from the COW helped to ex-
tingnish the flames
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The Selection An Excellent One.

The Board of Shellfish Commissioners, in
the appointment of Mr.. Thomas II. Robinson,
of Hartford county, for their attorney, made
wise selection. Mr.. Robinson is thoroughly in
sympathy with the oyster planting policy. AS
the representative in the State Senate of one
of the most intelligent and progressive of the
Maryland counties be contended ably during
several sessions for the enactment of the Ha.
man bill. He studied the subject and mas
tered it and will enter upon the performance
of his duties well equipped. 1t is of enduring
importance to the people of the State that the
new law shall be interpreted by an able. fair
minded man, courageous and in sympathy
with its purposes. The whole State. as we'll as
the commission, is to be congratulated upon
fh;c nhoino
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Wants Real Estate sold:-Mr; c. Ross
Mace. attorney for Richard c Wells. has filed a
creditors bill in the Circuit Court here against
Mrs. Frances Pfeifer, as administering Of John
L. Pfeifer, deceased and herself and Susan,
George, John c. Benjamin and CnaIies f peaie
owed him 81, o1s. SO and that the personal estate
is not SUFFICIENT to pay this debt. He asks that
certain real property formerly belonging to
Mr.. Pfeifer be sold to satisfy the debt.
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woodchuck as a Family Pet.

An odd pet is owned by Brunswick family.
1t is a two-year-old woodchuck, which has be-
come very tame. He lives in a hole near the
cellar of the house, and always comes ont
when the skimmiDg of the milk is going on,
in which he appears to be very much interes-
ted September 25th, 1905, he seemed to be
very sleepy and disappeared, and nothing
further was seen of him until Fast Day, when
he reappeared Hehad been in state of hiber-
nation for seven months and one day He was
very glad to see the family and was in very
good flesh desnite his long winters sleep.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

KANSAS Cry. which has had city forestry
system several years and can already point to
excellent results, has decided to add spraying
cars to its shade tree outfit. No new bug in
town will get the start of the alert foresters
who keep up constant round of inspection.
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Large Real Estate Transaotion.-The $.

Large Real Estate Transaction.-TheS s..
N. Hyde Company has sold all its property
interests at Hyde's Station. Long Green Valley,
to Mr. Frank B. King. manager of the Klingan
The farm contains 395 acres, most of it under
cultivation large mansion, tenant houses,
canning establishment, etc. The property was
formerly owned by Col. Samuel N. Hyde, OF
Baltimore, and was for years successfully con-
Quoted by him as a cannery: II is said the
ness and also put in an ice manufacturing
plauf
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A Snake That Was Blacksmith.

champion snake story comes from Perkio-
men Valley, Pa. as follows: "a snake feet
81 inches long made its way into the yard Of
Mr.. Brey. The latter had with him ar iron
bar about feet long and weighing 20 pounds.
He threw this with the expectation of killing
the snake, but only to see that the reptile
curled around the bar and carried it over
pale fence, breaking over dozen pales, and
bending the bar in the shape of horseshoe"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

What Bright Boy Has Accomplished.
Jackson Piper Coale, son of Mr.. Charles b.
Coale, of Sherwood, started to attend the public
school at that place when he was 7years of age.
He is now IA and during the seven years he
has heen pupil of the school he has missed
but half day and has been awarded five silver
medals for attendance. He is now in the
eighth grade. Jackson's mother died when
he was IL months old. Since he started to
school he has always gone willingly and has
never asked to stay at home day. This is a
record of which any boy might well feel proud.
wood school and Miss Susan Wyman, assistant.
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Phoenix, N. @. R. R.-The picnic and re-
union held here on the Fourth under the
auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school, was in all respects a successful and en-
joyable affair. Several neighboring Sunday
schools we're represented. The Bonnair Band
furnished excellent music that added much to
the pleasures of the day. The members of the
band were entertained by Mrs. Hoover Mrs.
Johnson, Mrs. Kemp. Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs.
Bosley, Miss A. McMann, Miss Stitz Miss
Emma Cross and Mr.. Tracey. The patriotic
entertainment in the afternoon was spirited
affair and much enjoyed. 1t consisted of sing
ing the national songs, readings by Miss K.
NOVEL;, Miss Hattie Rogers and Miss Alma
McMann, and an address by Rev. Solomon
German. pastor of Monkton M. E. Circuit. No
unpleasant incident occurred to mar the pleas
ures of the day
Much regret is expressed at the death of DR..
George A. Thompson, whose aged mother is
resident of this village. He was highly
educated man and a successful physician. The
family has the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
The unexpected death of Mr.. Henry D.
Perky was also shock to our people. He was
much liked in this village and il was thought
if he had lived to carry out his plans with
regard to the old factory here that Phoenix
would have once more taken on its old time
life and activity.
Miss Elizabeth Newcomb and Mr.. Russell
Dressed. of Baltimore have been visiting the
Misses SeitZ, Of this place. E.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Rossville, 18th District. During theth
der storm on Tuesday afternoon last the barn
of Mr.. John r. Saurs, in this neighborhood,
was struck by lightning. Two calves were
killed and cow injured. The building was
damaged to the extent of $500, which is cover
ed by insurance.
The wheat crop in this section of the county
promises to be the largest grown in some years.
The hay crop is short, but it was saved in good
condition.
Miss Annie Dosh, who was kicked by horse
several weeks ago and seriously injured, has
recovered.
The Fourth passed very quietly here. No
accidents were reported. ID.
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Upper Falls, 18th District. -Children
day service was held at Salem N. =. Chursps
ON Sunday.Iast. Mrs. II. B. Carroll was organast'
assisted by Miss Elsie T. Burton. Mr.. J. d.
Stamford IS superintendent Of the school.
Rev. Robert L. Dickey will preach ct the
above church next Sunday, July 9Th, at r. n.
League services at 8 P. NJ.
Mrs. E. Stinchcomb and daughter. OF BALI
more, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. b.
Carroll last week.
Mr. George Orem has finished painting Salem
Church. which adds much to its appearance.
The property of the late DR.. E. w. Altvater'
which was sold al public sale last Saturday,
was purchased by Mr.. Walter Chapman Tor
$1,000 The place contains acres and Is Inn.
proved By frame dwelling and the necessary
outbuildings Mr.. N. E. Offntt was the attor-
ney who.made the sale, and Mr.. James l..
Norwood was the auctioneer.
The social, which was held at Mrs. N. Bell 9
on Thursday of last week, for the benefit OF
the mission cause, was both social and finan-
cial success. b.
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nROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, TOW-
SON, MD.-IncOrp0rGted 1801.-BEAU>
TRULY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTING
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATl0N9s
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECREYARy
OF THE COMPANY. Towson, Nd.
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Meeting of the School Board.-The
School Board held meeting at TOwson on
Tuesday, with the president, Mr.. Thomas B.
Todd, in the chair, and Prof. A. 8. Cook, Sec
rotary.
awarded to the William J. c. Dulany Com.
pany for 1866, that firm being the lowest bid
der.
Il was decided to sell the former Towson
High School site to Mr.. M. II. Herryman for
$3.50. 4,
school at Owings Mills with the school az
Reisterstown was referred to Commissioner
Russell. 49,,
The schools at Hernwood and Sunny Hill
were closed because the attendance fell below
the required average.
The use OF the grounds of school No. D, at
Canton. was granted to the Playground Asso'
citation.
Superintendent Cook reported that there
was a vacant scholarship for Baltimore county
at st. Mary's Female Seminary.
The matter of employing an additional
teacher for domestic science was referred to
Superintendent Cook.
In the examinations for teachers certificates
a first grade certificate was awarded to Miss
Grace Emory ReckOrd, of Cockeysville, who
made an average of 80 2.
In the examination of colored applicants.
first grade teachers certificates were awarded
to Henry J. Lowers, average o4.os OeoIke u
Patterson, 1872; Charles Dorsey, S0.2. Second
grade, Edith V. Thornton, average 1874; A.
Dorsey 70.
Following are the names of those making an
average of 10 or over for Normal School schol-
arships at the recent examination: Rhona
Matilda Gaylard, 92.2; Annie L. Spicer. 20
Freda Sigmund, 1872; Sue Fannie Constable,
70 Q: Carrie Rosetta Ruff, 776; Mildred Gam.
brill, IS 9; Anna Elizabeth Cockey, 755; A.
Edna Akehurst, 73.1; Elsie Crue, 7OS. These
have been recommended by the Board to the
State Board of Education for scholarships.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Lauraville, Hartford Road.-The Laura.
vile Improvement Association has been formed
for the purpose of building hall and looking
after the welfare of Lauraville. The capital
stock of $4,000 is divided into 1000 shares OF
the par value of IS EACH Over half of this has
already been subscribed.
On Thursday last a board of directors was
elected as follows: It. F. Schneider, Charles d.
Knox, Charles Sack, George Emmel. D. W.
Marley, Ernest Sack, John Tag. Alex. AL.
brecht and Vincent Hedeman, to serve the first
year. The officers are F. F. Schneider, presi-
dent Charles II. Knox, vice-president; Geo.
Emmel, treasurer; Vincent Hedeman, secre-
tary.
A lot has been purchased from Mr.. Willax,
fronting AZ feet on the Hartford road and III
feet on Willax avenue.
The Lauraville Volunteer Fire. Company
held picnic on the 4th of Jaly which was
largely attended and snug little sum was
realized There was a fine display of fireworks
at night. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Well Known Family Holds Annual Re-
uniop.-The Baldwin families held their an
nual reunion Cd Wednesday ct Indian Land
ing on the Severn river. the birthplace OF the
original head The three present immediate
families are those Of MIR. Summerfield Bald
win. Rev. DR.. Charles w. Baldwin, superin-
tendent of the City Missionary and Church
Extension Society. and Mrs. N. J. B. Morgan.
Including their children. rieces and nephews
there we're thirty or more to enjoy the festivi-
ties and menu OF crabs and fish. Mr.. William
W. Baldwin. of New York, was present.
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After the Hartford Turnpike.--Un Tuesday
q petition was filed in the Circuit Court here
by Messrs. John WI Clayton. Leonard Foard,
VI. o. B. Wright, George NJ. Halle, Albert
Foard, Charles Gorsuch and Charles Snavely,
well known citizens of the 18th district, alleg-
ing that the Baltimore and Hartford turnpike
road is not in such condition as required by
its charter. The petitioners ask that an order
be passed requiring the sheriff to summon a
Jury of six freeholders to meet on said turn
pike road at the city limits and make inquiry
as TO the condition of that part of the road
lying within the limits of Baltimore county
and return an inquisition to the court. Mr..
Elmer r. Halle is attorney for the petitioners:
The court signed an order directing the sheriff
to summon jury to meet on the premises on
July 10Th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Work of the Orphans Corrt.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week letters
were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate Of Catharine McColgan
to Z. E. Lee Hall, administrator.
On the personal estate Of Charles w. Watts
to George W. Watts, administrator.
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Reunion Of the Sunday Schools of Long
Green Circuit.-The annual reunion of the
Sunday schools of Long Green Circuit, N e.
Church, will be held in the grove near Fork,
on Wednesday, August 9th, to continue
throughout the day. The following commit
tees 6ave been appointed: On privileges
Charles G. Snavely and Wesley Clayton; on
accom- modations-Charle Russell and Wesley
Clayton; on band-Thomas Bowers and N:
w. James; on music-George M. Halle and
L BealI; on ice cream-Charles g. Snavely
and Thomas Bowers on confectionery-Jas.
81. Burton and w. H. Riddle; on ice and
water-Chas. g. Snavely on lumber-Leonard
Foard, Wesley Clayton and Columbus Allen.
James L. Norwood will be chief marshal.
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A Well Known Physicians Body Found
in the Gunpowder.-On Friday morning,
June 10Th, the body of DR.. George A. Thomp.
son, a we'll known physician of that section OF
the county, was found in the Gunpowder
short distance below Phoenix. just how DR..
Thompson met his death is not known, and
the Jury of inquest summoned by Justice Dun.
can rendered a verdict that the deceased came
to his death from unknown causes. DIR. w.
c. Ensor, who examined the body, which was
very much decomposed, testified that the skull
was fractured and the left leg broken. DR..
Ensor testified that DR.. Thompson might have
been assaulted and been thrown into the river,
or be might have sustained the injuries by
falling in the water and striking some object.
DR.. Thompson was last seen when he LETT his
home at 6 O. clock on Thursday, June 21st, when
it,was presumed that he was going to visit pa.
tients. His Whereabouts was unknown until
Mr.. Clinton Eckert was crossing the railway
bridge and observed the body floating in the
water. There is some probability that Dr.
Thompson may have been struck by train
and knocked into the stream. The skull was
entirely crushed in the rear.
Dr. Thompson was 81 years of age and had
served as United States consul at Stettin, Prus.
STA. He also served as surgeon in the United
States Army for ten years. He was son OF
the late DR.. William s. Thompson, who was
prominent physician in his day. Deceased was
man of brilliant attainments and popular
and successful physician. Or. thompson Is
survived by his mother and widow: His
brother, Major Alexius Thompson, is military
director at st. Johns College, Annapolis, and
another brother. Mr.. Horace =. thompson, is
resident of South Attleboro, Mass. A third
brother was the late Capt Charles Thompson,
U. 8. A., who was graduate of West Point
The funeral took place the same day that the
body was found. the services being conducted
by Rev. r. L. Walton. pastor OF Ashland fres
byterian Church. The interment was in the
cemetery at Poplar Church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"

BALES ADVERTISED IN "IHE UNION.'
Tuesday. July TO- by John H. and H. M. Keeny,
executors. on the premises In the 9Th DIS
trict, near Middletown. all the real estate and
personal property of ]. Y. Keeny, deceased.
Wednesday, July II. by List & Sons. at Laura
vile, Hartford road. horses, COWS. wagons,
farm and garden implements, harness. house
hold furniture, etc.
Tuesday. July "a, by Miss Susan Hartman, at Ow-
ings' Mills, lot Of household and kitchen
furniture.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Can Issue Bonds Now.-An amendment
to the articles of incorporation Of the Baltimore
County Water and Electric Company was
filed on Monday in the County Clerks ot1ce at
Towson, whereby the company is enabled to
issue bonds to any amount deemed expedient.
This is done preliminary to the contamination
of the company's plans for making extensive
additions to its plant in order to furnish an IN
creased water supply.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis.
trict The children's day services at the First
German Reformed Church, Jacksonville, on
Sunday evening last, under the management
of Mr.. Joseph Lns, superintendent of the
Sunday school, was a very successful affair.
The program used was emitted Jesus and the
Children" and those who took part were:
Minnie Koerner Lena May Lns, Ruth Hani-
bal, Susie Znkhan, Marguerite Lins. Lena
Hannibal NJ. Zinkhan, Henry Kline, Berthe
Hoerner. Lewis Znkhan and Herman Lins.
Solos and Duets were sung by Misses Florence,
Ada and Luella Troyer, Lulu Henderson,
Catharine Schriner. Hazel Carroll, Mary Refer,
Susie Zinkhan, Mrs. joseph Lins and Messrs.
George Zinkhan and Philip Lins Mr.. A H.
Lins made an address. The church was eabor-
f1ectng much credit up the mittee in charge.
The ushers were Messrs. Charles Trapp and L.
M. Lins.
Rev Oliver E. Swinehart, of Ohio. will be
installed as pastor of st. Johns Lutheran
Church, near Sweet Air, on Sunday, July Sth,
at 8 p. NJ. Rev. Mr.. Gohdes, of Baltimore, a
former pastor of St. Johns. will conduct the
ceremonies. A general invitation is extended.
The past years work of the public schools
at Sunny brook and Sweet Air deserves the
highest commentator and the teachers were
duly complimented upon the results of their
labors. They and their pupils deserve the
long holiday that they are now enjoying.
Rev. W. L.. Schmalhorst, pastor, preached
and conducted communion services at Chestnut
Grove Church last Sunday morning.
The people of this section were shocked to
learn of the tragic death of DR.. George A.
Thompson, of Phoenix. He was well known
here and his family has the profound sympathy
of many friends.
Mrs Linda Burk and M ISIS Anna Burk. who
live near Sweet Air, have been visiting Mr..
John T. Burk, successful young business
man of Monkton, and formerly of the firm of
Norris & Burk.
The G. e. Society of the Reformed Church
at Jacksonville will hold lawn fete and fair
in the church grove on Wednesday evening,
July 18th. If the weather should be unfavor-
able the next fair evening. All will be well
come.
Farmers were fortunate in getting their grain
stored without damage from rain, and they
are now hoping for a continuance of good
weather to complete their harvest. M.
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Circuit Court.-Charles II. Ross & Co. and
William p Cummings VS.. The Canton Dis
dissolve Injunction held sub curia.
Jacob Cohen ct al. VS.. Elizabeth M. Numsen !;
held sub curia.
Elizabeth D. Lee VS.. Safe Deposit and Trust
Company held sub curia:
Riggs road case OH trial before jury.
Court will today Saturday adjourn for the
summer and no more cases, except those
pending will be heard until next fall.
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Greenwood, 18th District.-The young
folks of the neighborhood of Cub Hill held
picnic on the Fourth at Bowerman's shore, on
Bird river, where the day was spent very
pleasantly.
Mrs. John Montgomery and children, of this
place, are spending few days with relatives
in Baltimore.
Mr. William Pearce, of this place. who had
been enjoying a weeks vacation, has returned
to his work at Hooper's shops. Glen-Arm.
There will be preaching at Waugh NJ. E.
Church on Sunday, July 9Th, at II A. NJ. Sum
day school at 10 A. NJ.
The missionary society of the above church
held largely attended and enjoyable picnic
on the 4th of July. j.