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

when il is necessary to punish criminals WITT
death. The horrible affair at Towson last Weeh
would seem to make such move necessary
At least to adopt this idea would make execu
tions private. and this is something much 20 p
desired in this enlightened age. Such MODS al
that seen at Towson on the day that Winuel
was executed are a disgrace to any community
The fame of Marshal Street, has spread Ial
and wide because of the good work he oio ~
the Winder case. and the people generally honol
him and approve his course in refusing 10 &C
cept any part of the reward offered for tne
fugitive. AS he would not take the money
would it not be well to present him with goio
medal to commemorate his part in stirring
event in Baltimore county's history?
The comedy, "a Box of Monkeys, that was
given at Sweet Air Hall last Saturday night
under the auspices of the lyceum, was mucn
enjoyed by large audience who thoroughly
appreciated the work of those in the cast. The
several parts were sustained by Misses Eva
Nau and Frances Kane and Messrs. Elmer
Price and Eugene Weakley, who were gener-
ously applauded. Others who took part IN
the highly interesting program were Mrs. w
L. Schmalhorst, Miss Eleanor Green, Miss Elsie
Billingslea and Mr.. Elmer Price. The lyceum
has purchased piano and this will contribute
very much to the enjoyment of the meetings:
MANY black birds and robins are putting IN
their appearance here asure sign that spring
the farmers busiest season-is now at hand.
Rev. John r. Jacobs will preach at Fairview
N. e. Church South, Sunnybrook next Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock. The late confer
ence, which met at Cumberland. Md. trans,
ferred Rev. Mr.. Jacobs from West Hartford
Circuit to Wesley Grove and his people here
part with him very reluctantly.
Mr.. Roscoe G. Curtis, young electrician OF
Baltimore, is visiting his sister, Mrs. 9. Howard
Marshall. at her home near Sweet Air.
Miss Mary Jackson is visiting relatives in
Baltimore.
r. Al SC uIxnav M
cough in the neighborhood the public school
at Sweet Air has been closed until after Easter.
There has been much sickness in the COM
munity and the physicians are kept busy. No
fatal cases have been reported.
Miss Olethia Baker is visiting relatives in
Hartford county.
Mrs. Perry Carroll, of Jacksonville, who had
been sick for some days. is much better.
Mr.. Alphonse Price is sick at his home near
Jacksonville.
Mr.. William Price. who has been sick for
some time is much better. He is now with
his son, Mr. John R. Price, of Jacksonville.
The children of Mr.. ard Mrs. Joseph Reeder,
near Jacksonville, who had been very sick with
whooping cough, are now much better.
Miss Lizzie Marshall led the Young Peoples
G. e. meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last
Sunday night Her carefully prepared re-
marks were enjoyed by large audience. M.
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Necker, 18th District.-The weather of
last week had tendency to lower the spirits
of the truck farmers because the crops that
had been planted would do no good in the cold
ground. Old Sos smiling face this week has
revived the spirits of the tillers of the soil and
they are now hustling for all they are worth.
A few days ago. while burning brush, the
wind suddenly commenced to blow and car
ried sparks into the dry grass between Mr..
Erdman's and Mr.. Joseph Snyder's woods and
the fire soon began to assume alarming pro-
portions. The b. B. V. fire department. was
soon on the scene, with Capt. "Bill'' Bowen
as chief. and by the free use of cedar bushes
and heading off the flames with ploughed
burrows things soon took on different face
and the result was not serious.
The children of st Joseph's Parochial School
will give an entertainment for the benefit of
the school, on Tuesday and Wednesday eve
nings, April 24th and 25th.
Wild geese are taking their northern flight
night and day and their peculiar "honk ,honk,.
is q familiar sound. An occasional shot is
taken at them but without effect.
1t is noticeable that birds are more numerous
this year than ever before. Since they are not
constantly being shot at robins have become
quite tame.
Two young men who live at this place were
startled a few nights ago, while returning
home, by the sudden appearance of freak
dressed in woman's clothes. He came out or
the woods and stood in the middle of the road
something over his head. Not word was
spoken, but it was noticed that he had large,
brawny hands. The boys say they are going
to hold up the "What is it" the next time they
see it.
The Cars soldiers have commenced their
annual march towards Belair and Havre.de-
Grace. ,.
Marble Hill, 9th District.-Mrs. Christian
Browns brother, MIR. John Brown and Mrs.
Browns brother, Mr.. Levi Naylor, died re-
Gently. Mr. John Brown lost the sight OF both
eyes in quarry explosion, and Mr.: Naylor
was sick about week. The families have the
sympathy of many friends.
There is a falling off in attendance at Cock
eysvile public school, so much so that it is
feared teacher will have to be dropped.
Cases of whooping cough are reported there.
Mr.. Harry Baublitz is out again after seri-
Gus illness.
Much concern is manifested over the report
that the public road leading by Ashland is to
get the States aid instead of the Oregon read,
which had been selected. Petitions will be
circulated against taking the money away from
the latter road. The Oregon road is travelled
more and is in much need of improvement.
Messrs. Writ Brothers, who farmed so sue
cessfully last year the noted Hayfelds Farm,
have divided their interests and only one of
them now remains there. Mr.. Charter Wirtz
has rented the Bosley. Crowther farm, known
as Marble Valley, near Beaver Dam. -
Greenwood, 18th District-Rev. Mr.. Oh
dershaw, of the Local Preachers Association Of
Baltimore, will preach at Waugh Church,
Sunday, April 9Th, at11 Am. Epworth League
service at Pm.
The people generally will be glad to welcome
Rev. M. L. Beall, who was returned by the
conference as pastor of Long Green Circuit for
another year. He has already served two years
most acceptaby and his work has prospered.
MIR. William Fox, who spent short vaca
ton at his home, has returned to Dickinson
College, Carlisle, Pa.
The bowling alley of Bethany Lodge, at
Glen-Arm. has become very popular place of
resort. Nearly every night different teams are
playing there, affording innocent amuse ment
for the participants as well as for the on lockers.
Miss Lou McCOmas, who had been much
indisposed for several days, is improving I'M
der thecare of DR.. John s. Green. J.
Rossville, 18th District-The farmers are
making good use of the favorable weather by
rushing in many crops. They want help and
from present appearances they will continue
to want it.
The Baltimore Brick Company's plant has
resumed work. Mr. ]. D. Padgett is chief
engineer and Mr.. John Walker, superinten-
dent of the plant.
Messrs John H. Gross and Joseph H. Volz
have bought two beautiful upright pianos.
The German Evangelical Church of this
place will give chicken supper and social on
the 10th and 18th of this month.
Rev. G F. Fleck has examined the following
class for confirmation next Sunday: Misses
Mary Schadtz, Maggie Burthner Louise Volz,
and Messrs Robert Bethke, Charles Christ and
Louis Mairose. d.
Hereford, 7th District.-Forest B. Y: P.
U. elected the following officers on Tuesday,
April Sd: President. Mss Elsie Wheeler
vice presidents, Miss Effie Hale and George
Wilhelm secretary and treasurer, Miss Addie
Wheeler.
By an arrangement with Hereford Church,
Gunpowder Baptist Church will from now on
have preaching every Sunday-one Sunday
in the morning and the following one at night.
This is the schedule: April 8th, Gunpowder,
1030A. NJ. Forrest, 3 P. NJ; Hereford, s P. M.
Subject of sermon for April 8th-"Inhuence OF
Hebrew Character on Christian Development"
Prof. Albert Loose will exhibit his moving
pictures in the Baptist Church in this village,
on Tuesday evening, April 10th. A small ad-
mission will be charged. T.
Circuit Court. A. Bokel Company VS..
Harry Bosley and Charles Bosley, trading as H.
Bosley s. Bro; tried before the court and held
sub curia.
Henry H. Venus VS.. Susanna Hartman, argued
and held sub curia.
Samuel r Cline and Thomas O. Peters vs.