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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Rossville, 18th District.-Mr. James T.
Milling's house was struck by lightning dur
ing the storm last Sunday evening. Mr.. Mill
ing was stunned, but is able to get about again.
a surprise party and reception was given
Miss Mary E. Selling, of Rossville, upon her
graduation from the State Normal School.
The affair was given by her parents. Refresh
ment were served Miss Selling received many
beautiful presents. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Selling, Mrs. Louis
Schaeffer, Misses. Maggie Schaeffer, Agnes
Schaeffer, Lucy Schaetfer, Mary Schaeffer,
Emma Kern, Mary Echmeyer, Katie Selling,
Stella Selling and Messrs. Louis Evering, John
Schaeffer Joseph Fortmiller, Anthony Hoch-
haus, Joseph Kern, Joseph Vaughan, John
Selling, Charles Selling Anthony Selling and r.
G. Dodson.
Miss Jessie Hood, teacher, wishes to thank
the friends and patrons of the public school
for their liberality at the strawberry festival
held there for the benefit of the school. II
was decided success. ID.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Inspecting the Gunpowder Water Shed.
The Baltimore Neaos of 18th instant said
Members of the Water Board, who made
tour of inspection yesterday of the Gunpowder
river supply system, and also of the territory
to be flooded when the new 10000. 900 900 gal
lon storage reservoir in the upper part of Bal
timore county becomes a reality declared to-
day that there ought not to be much opposi-
ton to the city's plans, as the region to be
flooded is sparsely settled. In automobiles
the members Of the Board made trip all
especially interested in Dulany's Valley,
much of which will be needed for the new
storage reservoir"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

New Railroad Doing Well.-The stock.
holders of the Baltimore and Belair Electric
Railway Company held their annual meeting
in Belair on Monday last and reelected the old
board of directors as follows: Messrs. Charles
J. Bonaparte, Stevenson A. Williams. George
L. Van Biber, J. Alexis Shriver, o. A. Kirkland,
John NJ. Griffith and Thomas II. Robinson.
The president reported that Mr.. George r.
Willis, president of the Police Board Mr.. ].
W. Ellard, of ]. l. Blackwell & Co., and Mr..
f. w. Wood, president Of the Maryland Steel
Company. were the arbitrators appointed to fix
the value of the railway constructed hetWeen
Hamilton and Carney on the Baltimore and
Hartford turnpike in the purchase by the
United Railway and Electric Company Of this
portion Of the railway.
Mr.. John d. Worthington, the treasurer. re-
ported that the road had been earning surplus
over operating expenses since its opening in
October, 1904, and that the last year had shown
decided increase over the previous year.
II is expected that the United Railways will
sell this road to the Maryland Electric Company
under the charter granted by the last Legisla-
ture and will extend it to Belair ct once.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Sale of Sherwood Property.-The Sher-
wood improvement Company. through Mr..
Telfair w. Marriott, agent, has sold an 11-room
frame cottage, with. about half An acre Of land
attached, situated short distance south Of
Sherwood Station, n. c; K. r., to Mrs. +:
$500. The house will he occupied in few
days by Mrs. Hef1ebower's son-in.law and
daughter Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Burkloe Brown. Of
ToWsOn,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Insurance Company Gets All the Bonds.
"A letter from Belair dated June 18th says:
Hon. George L. Van Bibber, chairman of the
Court House Commission, today opened bids
for the purchase of bonds of Hartford county
to the amount of $4,000 par value. as author
lied by an act of the General Assembly in
bearing date July list next. There were twelve
bidders, the Hartford Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, in Hartford county, being the sue
cessful bidder, purchasing the entire issue.
The figure at which the company secured the
whole issue will net them 410, giving the
commission 81 ,062 80 premium. Theproceeds
of the sale will be used towards defraying the
recent extensive improvements made to the
Court House, Several financial institutions
and bankers of Baltimore were among the
bidders
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

McKelvy.-Mrs. Ella 8. McKelvy. wife Of
Mr.. William McKelvy, well known miller,
died of typhoid pneumonia at her home at
Shamburg, 9th district, on Sunday last, aged
40 years Her maiden name was Stans6ury
and She is survived by one daughter. four sister
and two brothers-Mr. Henry M. Stansbury,
of Woodbury., and Mr.. Theodore Stansbury,
of Pikesville.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Sharpers Got Her Horse and Carriage.
When two men stopped at the home of Mrs.
John C. Stump, on the Philadelphia road, and
offered to buy horse and carriage which be-
longed to her MRS: stump was not particularly
bate she decided to sell it for $3.50. One of the
men produced check book and wrote an order
on the National Mechanics Bank of Baltimore
for the purchase price, He offered to issue il
on any bank Mrs. Stump might desire. but
preferred the one chosen because be had q
larger account there. Mrs. Stump, on present.
ing the check, discovered that it was not worth
the paper it was written on, and she had no
horse and carriage.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

An Auctioneer sues q Farmer for DAM
ages.-Mr. Charles H. Isennock, an auction
eer near Jacksonville, 10Th district, through
Mr.. Elmer r. Halle. attorney, this week en-
tered suit IN the circuit Court here against Mr..
near Sweet Air. The plaintiff alleges that Mr..
Weakley at an auction sale on May 14ih last
said that Isennock fought TO Be in the peniten-
tiary." For these alleged slanderous words be
asks e., 900 damages.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Baker.-Mr Peter Baker, probably the old
est resident of Baltimore county, died on We'd
nesdav last. at his home at Warren, Sth district,
aged 100 years. he is survived By widow and
an adopted son, Mr.. John A. Baker. Until
recently Mr.. Baker retained all Of his mental
faculties and frequently related interesting
anecdotes of olden times.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Another Attractive Suburban Section.T
The Baltimore american of Thursday said
"Baltimore's suburban development got an
other boom yesterday, when the Mount Wash.
linton Development Company was organized
for the purpose of improving property owned
by the company at the intersection of Rogers
and Green Spring avenues. The officers Of the
new company are II. w. Webb, president;
Thomas ]. Shryock, vice president; William
H. Martin, secretary and treasurer.
1.-THE company intends TO Immediately de-
velop about so acres on the avenues mentioned
and has let contracts for the grading and
macadamizing of streets and the construction
OF cutters and sidewalks. The company con-
templates the development of this property on
the most improved lines, and plans are now
being drawn by Messrs. Wyatt Il Noting for a
number of handsome cottages.
"The location is accessible by both trolley and
steam railways and has the advantage Of tele-
phone and electric light service and a good
water supply. Mr.. H. II. Mayo Thorn has been
designated the selling agent for the company"
Asks to Have a Will Construed.-Mr. r.
Worthington Dorsey, administrator Of the
estate of Vernon W. Dorsey, deceased. has
filed q bill in the Circuit Court here against
Mary Rupert and George Enos. The bill
asks the court to construe the will Of the de-
defendants 1t Is stated that Mr.. Dorsey be-
queathed $500 to the frst-named defendant
and 500 to the second-named defendant, both
OF whom were in the employ OF the testator
The will provided that if any benefciaries
under the will should sue for any claim moi
recognized by Mr.. Dorsey during his life. be
or she should forfeit their requests. II is al
legged that the defendants come under this for
fefture clause, and the court is asked to decide
the matter.
Land Company Incorporated.-Articlei
of incorporation Of the Manhattan Land Cor
poration of Baltimore County have been fileC
In the County Clerks Office at Towson. Tht
company has q capital stock Of $65 600 anC
the incorporators are Samuel A. Booth, Johr
T. Moylan. William A. Houston, George K
Packham, Roland J. Beer, Charles Z. Gordon
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23
THE DEATH RECORD.


Shock.-Mrs. Elizabeth A. Shock, widow OF
Nicholas Shock, who was for many years q
resident of Towson, died on Thursday last at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary A..
Shealey, of Ashland. N. G. R. r., aged 81 years.
She was a native of Baltimore county and the
oldest daughter of Joseph Pearce. Mrs. John
g. Sheridan, who died in Towson on the 18th
instant, was the youngest sister of Mrs: Shock.
The funeral will take place this Saturday at.
ternoon at o'clock, at Ashland Presbyterian
Church. Interment in the church cemetery.
Gemmill.-Mrs Lucy W. Gemmill. widow
of Joseph Gemmill, died on the 14th inst, of
consumption, at the home of her brother, Rev.
T. NJ. West, in Hereford. Deceased was q
daughter of the late Richard West, of Black
Horse, Hartford county. The funeral took
Quoting the services. Interment at Hopewell,
York county. William G. Brooks was funeral
director.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

P. W. Fruehaart, Farmer.-Mr. Philip w.
Trueheart son.in-law and private secretary TO
Collector of CustomsWilliam +. Stone, has de-
veloped into a farmer since the Collectors
family moved TO 0lyndon for the summer.
Mr.. Truheart has conceived the idea that he
can raise a new variety Of onions and has
planted several large ''setts'' in the garden.
His idea is to raise red, white and green striped
onions. The ''setts" are planted in thFees and
great results are expected. Last summer Mf.
Trueheart tried his hand ut raising speckled
geese, with astonishing Tesults.-Bdliimore
american.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

Ashland Presbyterian Courch.-On SUM-
day, 18th instant, Rev. X. L. Walton. Of Ash
land, n. G. r. R.. preached his last sermon -
the regular pastor Of the Presbyterian Church
at that place, he having rendered his resigna-
ton. He is expected to fill the pulpit Is .
supply until his successor is secured. His SER
mon was to the elders and deacons Of the
church. Messrs. Clay 7. Joyce and John
Frankenfield, Jr., were installed as deacons
and the latter was elected assistant superin-
tendent. Mr. William H. Buck, Jr., Is SUPER
intendent of the Sunday school.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

I A New Bank for Towson.-A dispatch
from Washington dated June 2lst, says: THE
Comptroller Of the Currency has approved the
application from Z. ]. Cook, of Towson, Md.
and T. w. Offuttt. William A. Lee. w. Bernard
Duke, Harrison Rider and Allen Stevenson to
organize the Second National Bank at Towson,
Md, with a capital of $50 O00."
The names of the gentlemen mentioned In
the above dispatch are all well known in pro-
fessional and business circles. Mr.. Cook is q
member of the bar Mr.. Offutt is president Of
the Mt. Washington Electric Light and Power
Company Mr.. Rider is an ex-Register Of
Wills, while Messrs Lee and Stevenson are
NunccoaafnI hnsineaa men
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

The Sunday school of Perry Hall M. E..
Church is rehearsing for the children's day
service to be held in the church, on Sunday.
June Oath, beginning at 10 A. NJ. The children
are being trained by Mrs. Mary Moritz and
Miss Lettie Fox.
Miss Della DeGruchy has returned after
studying the past year at Washington College,
Chestertown, Md.
Mrs. William Dunty, Jr., has as her guests
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ransom and Mabel and
Hubert Ransom, of McCausland, Iowa, and
Catherine Cover. of Baltimore.
Miss Avis Halbert has returned home from
school. She was graduate of this years class
at st. Mary's Seminary in Virginia. F.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

osr-RoNNENBERG.-Mr. Thomas M.
Armacost and Miss Minnie j. Ronnenberg
both of Catonsville, came to Towson Wednes-
day afternoon and were married at the par.
soi1age of the Methodist Episcopal Church by
the pastor, Rev. Thomas E. Copes There
were no attendants.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

MERRYMAN-PARKs.-Mis Martha Lavena
Parks, youngest daughter of Mr.. Samuel E.
married ON Wednesday evening, June 10th, at
the parsonage of East Baltimore Station M. 3.
Church, by the pastor, Rev. Harry D. Mitchell,
to Mr.. Harry Elmer Merryman of Sparrow's
Point. The ceremony was witnessed by the
families of the bride and groom. The future
home of the young couple will be at Sparrow's
MARYLAND Steel Company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-23

johnson, colored. who fatally shot her hus-
band. Ernest Johnson. near Texas, on May 23d,
pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Circuit
Court on Tuesday and was Immediately sen.
fenced by Judge Duncan to six years imprison'
ment in the penitentiary. The woman was
the conclusion of the States testimony the
next day the prisoners counsel. Messrs: I.
Scott OfTutt and w. Risteau Grason, held Q
consultation, and afterwards announced that
the woman desired to withdraw the plea oi
not guilty and plead guilty OF mansaughter
States Attorney Bussey stated be believed thai
the ends of justice would be satisfied BY the
acceptance of the woman's plea. and requested
that the jury render q verdict accordingly
| which was done. She was at once taken q
the penitentiary.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

and We point with pride To the fact.
that the peace and prosperity Of this
state for the last two years. has been
unparalleled. and TO the fact that
the only trouble that has been ex-
perienced since the inauguration Of
Governor Mcdonald. has come from
the leaders Of the democratic party.
and especially senator Patterson. in
his endeavor To foist himself upon
this state for another six years
term in the United States senate.
caring nothing for the peace or well
fare of the people OF the state. but
looking for his own selfish interests
alone. even at the sacrifice of the
interests of the entire people. We
denounce the democratic machine at
Denver. by which they were enabled
to cast. and did cast. twenty thous-
and fraudulent votes at the last gen.
eral election. We endorse the ac-
tions of our republican members of
congress. in their faithful adher-
ence to republican principles. and in
aiding our gallant president in his
efforts in behalf of the people.
We demand tine enactment of an
effective primary election law Civ
ing the people the power to make
direct nominations for all officers.
We favor the election of United
States senators by the people.
We believe that the example o.
the general government in the ex-
animation Of National Banks should
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

protest being a vigorous mo" from
that official when the ayes and nays
were called. +. J. Smith. of Rocky
Ford. was elected secretary by ac-
clamation.
r. G. Dalton and w. n. Randall
were then elected to represent Otero
county on the state central commit
tee.
For representative. j. 5. Walsh
placed the name Of Earl w. Haskins.
Of La Junta. before the convention,
and f. w. Richards that of j. r.
Williams. of Su gar City. The vote
BY precincts resulted as follows:
Haskins, l05: Williams. seventy.
Mr.. Haskins was called upon and
made brief speech Of acceptance
Chairman Lockhart Introducing him
as one of the most promising young
republicans of the county. Mr..
Haskins annpuncci that his platform
would be Otero county. first ana
last. and the interests within its
boundaries.
For county CLERK. Joe Price pre-
sentei the rame OF II. ID. Garwood
the PRESENT Incumbent. On motion
of "Bill" Hanen, the rules were sus-
pended and Mr.. Garwood was nomi.
mated by acclamation to succeed him
self.
NJ. r. Miller nominated G. II.
Downer for county treasurer. and
he also was elected bv acclamation
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15
Sunday School Institute.

There will be a county Sunday
School Institute held at the Chris
tian church on Wednesday. Septem-
ber 18th. beginning at 10 a. m. and
continuing all day.
Rev. Joel Harper and Mrs. j. A.
Walker will be present and will, no
doubt. give very interesting talks on
Sunday school work. The latter is
well known in La JuntA, as she has
often been here before and made
many warm friends who will be de-
lighted to see and hear her again.
Rev. Joel Harper has just entered
the work as a field worker and is a
very talented and consecrated man.
He is also musician and will great.
ly aid in the song service. 1t is sin
cetely hoped that the Sunday
schools of our city will be well rep
resented at this institute and make
IT success in every way. Watch
for programme later.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

a good one" The judge then pre-
sented the name of George Fernsel.
for assessor. and said that his can
didate would receive one-half OF
the democratic votes in La Junta.
unless the democrats were the big
gest liars on earth" He advocated
rotation in office. declaring it to be
a practice that always gave the bes,
satisfaction The vote for assessor
resulted a. follows: Adsnond. lis:
FernseI. 81 On motion Of Judge
fInity. the nomination of Adsmond
was made unanimous.
When nominations for county
superintendent Of schools we've
called for. A L. Kellogg arose and
said that he did not know why he
had been called upon to perform .
very pleasant duty. II might be be.
cause he had always been a strong
advocate Of female suffrage and
great adnlirer of females. For
superintendent Of schools Mr.. Kel-
loxg presented the name of Mrs
Carrie f. Money. who was nomin-
ated by acclamation. In accepting
Mrs. Money made an extended ad,
dress along educational lines which
was the best speech made during the
convention.
II. NJ. Fosdick. Of Fowler, then
asked the indulgence of the conven-
ton. He requested the delegates to
lay aside the interests Of La Junts
for moment. as he had the name OF
candidate To present for county
commissioner who was a resident OF
the extreme west end of the county,
territory not in any way eontig-
uous To the county seat. He pre-
sented the name Of d. L. McPhillimy,
Of Fowler. as a candidate for com.
missioner from the third district.
Mr.. McPhilimy was nominated by
acclamation.
For coroner the names Of billy
Green and J. II. Burr, both Of Rocky
Ford. were presented. Burr re.
ceived l03 votes and Green seventy.
seven.
Albert r. Beymer. Of Rocky Ford
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

l. Oinas,ead. c H. Waxhan. A. W.
Shelton. Z Marshall. A. l. Stubbs.
C. r. Patterson. C. l. Seeley. r. G.
Dalton. George Barr. J. F. Parrill.
W. H. Hickox. II. w. Lance. j. A.
Lockhzrt. George Gross. T. j. Star
ley, W l. Williams. H. r. Badger
Nominations for chairman Of the
county central committee were then
in order NJ F. Miller. the retiring
chairman. thanked the republicans
Of the county for the efficient sup
port rendered him during the pas,
two years. and placed the narae Of
George Barr before the convention
as his SUCCESSOR Sheriff Barr was
elected By aeelamation. the only
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

publ an prinsipies Of state and
nation has made II profitable TO per-
form
We endorse the administration OF
our noble and gallant president.
from his actions on the Panama
Canal TO his railroad rate law. and
his laws relating to inspection OF
meat packing industries together
with all his actions towards curbing
trusts and monopolies. and bringing
forth wise legislation in the inter
ests ef the masses Of the American
people
We endorse the administration of
the affairs Of this state under the
leadership Of Governor MeDodald.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15
Nome from . Foreign Shore.

William Bowen and family re-
turned home last Saturday from
Prince Edward Island, where they
have been visiting Mr.. Bowen's
birthplace and old home for several
weeks. Prince Edward Island must
be an interesting country to visit if
all the tales Mr.. Bowen tells of his
visit are true. 1t would be a para
disc for lone fisherman. In that
country fishing is not a pastime but
an industry. and just to amuse him.
self Mr.. Bowen INDUCED in the sport
for few hours. He caught so
many fish in an hour or two that il
got to be hard work to haul them
out, and it was so easy that it be-
came monotonous. Mr.. Bowen saws
this is not a fish story. but plain
truth. pure and unadulterated.
Prince Edward Island is away
up on the Gulf of st. Lawrence.
about 2. 900 miles from La Junta. 1t
has an area Of 2.13i square miles
and population Of something over
100000 The greatest length of the
island is 100 miles. greatest breadth
about thirty-four miles and the least
breadth about four miles. 1t has
valuable fisheries. especially of cod.
mackerel. Holsters and oysters. and
Is great summer resort. With a
population Of over 10000 it has
only two newspapers. What a great
country that would be to work I'D a
subscription list.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

t-ation of county affairs that has
been 50 conspicuous feature dur
ing the past nine years. the entire
ticket will be elected in Novcmber
by handsome majorities.
The convention was called to order
by Marion F. Miller, chairman of
the republican county central com
mittec. and temporary organiza
ton was effected by the election of
Colonel J. A. Lockhart. Of Rocky
Ford. a. temporary chairman. and
Thos. j. Stanley. Of Manzanola. as
temporary secretary.
Chairman Lockhart announced
the following committees:
Gre lentials VI. F. Miller. Thomas
Lamb. II. NJ. Fosdick. Frank Hayes,
George preble.
Order Of Business ). Walsh,
Ell Smith. Henry Lance. a. X.
Slower. NJ. u. Randel.
Resolutions ID. W. Barkley. +.
NJ. Weaver. c. l.. Seeley. A. NJ.
Brenneman. A. w. Shelton.
The convention then adjourned
until O'Clock in order to give the
committees an opportunity to make
their reports.
Upon reassembling the committee
on credentials made their report.
There were no contests. and the re-
port. with the certified list of dele
gates attached. was adopted.
The report of the committee on
rules and order of business was also
adopted.
Chairman Barkley then read the
report of the committee on resolu-
tons which.is as follows:
We. the republican party of Otero
County. in convention assembled.
hereby renew our allegiance to the
great principles of the republican
party that has brought unparalleled
prosperity at home. enabling the
common people to procure. and TO
have brought to their doors. more Of
the comfort and luxuries of life. than
at any other time in the history of
the world, and wherein there is only
one scarcity. and that is the men to
perform the work. which wise re-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1906-09-15

have its counterpart in the states
thorough and rigid examination Of
state and private banks. that the
interests of many thousands of de-
positors may be protected.
We demand the effective and safe
regulation of life and fire insurance
companies.
We most heartily endorse the can
didacy of Honorable George w.
Swink for governor of the state Of
Colorado and hereby pledge him our
most earnest support and instruct
our delegates to do all in their power
to secure his nomination. believing
that his election will be assured.
We well know that the laws gov
erning corporations. allows them to
organize as such for legitimate pur-
poses of business only. and that
whenever they step outside of their
proper Scope. or ask for privileges
not belonging to them. or when they
go into politics. or in any way under
take to dictate the policies of gov