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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21
BETTER Teaching of Three Rs.

Another interesting test of the present-day
methods of public school education as com.
pared with the known results of teaching more
than half a century ago, has recently been
made at Cleveland Ohio According to the
School Journal, lists of words and arithmetic
examples contained in the examination papers
of the Springfield (Mass.) high school in 1876,
which were submitted to the ninth grade Of
the Springfield school in 1895, have now been
tried in one Cleveland school. Following is
the list of words: Accidental, accessible, bap-
tism, chirography, characteristic, deceitfully,
descendent, eccentric, evanescent. ferceness,
feignedly, ghastliness, gnawed, heiresS, hys-
terics imbecility, inconceivable, inconveni-
ence, inefficient, irresistible. The compara-
tive results show that the pupils Of 1846 an
swered 40.6 per cent. of the words correctly.
those of 1896 51.2 per cent. while the Cleveland
pupils in this year of grace spelled 6l.2 per
cent. correctly. In the case of the arithmetic
papers, the percentage of correct replies for
i846 was 400. in Springfield last year it was
5I2, and in the Cleveland school at the recent
test was 87.5
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21
Death to Jackrabbits.

Tucson Citizen.
Railroad men are predicting the complete
annihiliation of jackrabbits along the Southern
Pacific line between Yuma and Tucson, and
also between Tucson and Ell Paso. The electric
headlight, they say, is doing the business. for
it seems to stupefy and frighten the cold, long:
cared creatures which sit on the track until
they are run down and killed.
Just how many thousand jackrabbits there
are along the Southern Pacific is problemat!c,
but the railroad men say that the ranks OF the
representatives of Kansas are rapidly being
thinned out Before the day of strong electric
headlights the jackrabbits would SIT along the
road and gaze at the trains as they passed by.
Now the rabbits sit on the track stoneblind
waiting death by the engine wheels.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21
Lincoln's Bar Record.
Century Magazine

In his twenty-three years at the bar, Lincoln
had no less than 1859 cases before the highest
court of Illinois, record unsurpassed by his
contemporaries; disappeared before the United
States Circuit and District Courts with great
frequency; he was the most indefatigable at
tepdant on the Eighth Circuit, and tried more
cases than any other member of that bar; he
was attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad,
the greatest corporation in the State, and one
which doubtless had its choice of legal talent;
be was also counsel for the Rock Island Rail-
road and other corporations and individuals
with important legal interests at stake; he
was sought as legal arbitrator in the great
corporation litigations of Illinois, and be tried
courts of that State.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21
On Keeping Appointments.

Broken appointments are seldom neceesitated
BY pressure of work. Ninety-nine times in Q
hundred the failure to keep an appointment 10
the result of sheer careIessness, nothing else.
It was suggested of prominent writer, 9 man
ting his manuscripts to his publishers at the
time they were needed, that the cause Of this
was, of course, that he was very busy man.
THAT has nothing to do with it." was the in
slant reply of one who spoke with conviction.
And that was true. Those who are really I'm.
der greatest pressure are most to be depended
in delivering the goods" whether of their
persons or otherwise, at the moment promised.
It is simply q question of character and FORE
thought.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

ADog's Instinct-.Co Couldn't Lose "Dixie."
I'm one of the New Jersey counties few days
ago horse which had been taken about seven
miles from its birthplace become afflicted with
homesickness, according to dispatch, and,
after refusing to eat and drink for nearly q
week, it broke its halter strap and ran all the
way back to its former home and dropped dead
at the stable door. This performance says the
Baltimore Ne5S, was completely outdone yes
tertay by Dixie, the big shepherd dog which
TIE Canton EDgns ys 81
County Fire Department. During fit Of
inconsistencies Dixie not only doubled the dis
lance traversed by the horse, but also went
entirely across the city, guided only by his
instinct
Dixie ia a native of Forest Park, where he
lived in luxury until about two months ago,
when his conduct became such that it was
necessary for his master to condemn him to
perpetual exile. He was given to man in
Righlandtown, who in turn presented him to
Captain Hartman, of the Canton Engine Com
pany. From the start Dixie took to his new
home. When the fire apparatus turned out in
response to an alarm of fire his joy knew no
bounds. His dogship followed the steamer to
every fire, and would stay with the horses
until the apparatus returned to quarters again.
Dixie appeared to be so contented that it was
old home. Yesterday morning, however, the
dog slipped quietly away from the engine.
house, and search for him, which was imme-
diately instituted by Captain Hartman, proved
unavailing. Captain Hartman had about
given the dog up for lost, when last night he
received telephone message saying that Dixie
had returned to his old home in Forest Park.
The distance traversed by the dog is about 10
miles, the greater part of which lies through
the city. He had been over the route only once
before, and then he was boxed up and trans
ported in wagon. How be found his way is
~, vatorv m hi0h 10 DuzzlinO f,antain Hartman
who since Dixie went away puts greater
value on the dog than ever before. That the
dog got through the city without falling into
the hands of the police or dog-catchers is also
regarded as remarkable, as being Baltimore
county dog. he did not carry license to show
his right to traverse the city streets unmoested.
Captain Hartman took Dixie back to Canton
this morning.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION.'i
Tuesday, July "a, by Miss Susan Hartman, at Ow-
ings Mills, lot of household and Kitchen
Tuesday. August IA, by w. Gill Smith, assignee,
at the Court House, real estate and improve
ments In the 10th district. on road leading
from Phoenix TO Carroll's Manor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Mrs. Hudson Meets With Painful Acct
dent.-Mrs. Hudson, who lives with the
family of Rev. Thomas e. Copes, pastor OF
cident on Thursday. She was in the act of
putting some ears Of corn into the trough of
the pastors horse when the animal, in his
eagerness to get the feed, grabbed the left hand
of Mrs. Hudson and severely lacerated two Of
the fingers. The wounds bled profusely and
caused much pain. DR.. Harry S. Jarrett at
tended her
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Meteor Falls in Baltimore County
About 10 80 o'clock on Saturday night last a
meteor fell in the vicinity of the fire engine
house at Gardenvile, Belair road. Its descent
occasioned considerable excitement. Several
was witnessed by number of persons and
of those who saw its arrival said that 1t pre-
scented brilliant spectacle and shot through
the air with lightning like velocity. 1t fell in
a field, and Capt. Nuth, of the Gardenville Fire
Department who was sitting outside of the
engine house in company with Messrs. He'll
man, Bradford and Harry Smith, at once be-
gan a search and found the meteor short
time later.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Suit Against Mrs. John z. Cowen-Val-
liable Farm Property Involved.-On Tues
day last Mr.. George Whitelock, attorney, filled
a bill in the Circuit Court here against Mrs.
Helen A. w. Cowen, widow of John K. Cowen,
the Calvert Bank, William ]. G. Dulany Com
pany Caroline Q. Dieter, executrix of Louis
A. Dieter; Henry Bach, Jr., Joseph N. Myers
and Nils p. Hammerstrom, the last three COM
posing the firm of Bach, Myers Il Hammar-
strom, and the James r. Armiger Company,
asking decree for the sale of about 484 acres
of land in Baltimore county known as the
Notch Cliff farm.
The bill alleges Mrs. Cowen, being indebted
to Mr.. Whitelock for 81, $50, executed mort
gage to him covering the property on Deem.
Der Goth, 1905, for one year, and failed to pay
the quarterly interest due March 29th and June
10Th of this year; that the Calvert Bank is the
holder of prior mortgage on this property for
$4,000, and that all of the other defendants
have sued out nonresident attachments-th
Company for "a ,097.09, Dieter for s1,177, and
Bach, Myers & Hammarstrom for $780,
Ex-Judge David Fowler and Mr.. W. Thomas
Kemp are attorneys for Mr.. Whitelock.
An answer was filed by the Dulany Compa.
ny, the Armiger Company, Mrs. Dieter, and
Bach, Myers & Hammarstrom, claiming pri-
or lien to the mortgage. They consent to the
sale of the property, reserving, however, their
liens against it. Messrs. Dallam d Marbury
appeared for the above defendants.
The Calvert Bank also filed an answer con-
senting to the relief Mr.. James 81. Preston is
attorney for the bank.
Division of q Large Estate.-On Tuesday
Judge Duncan signed decree ratifying the
report of the commissioners appointed for the
distribution of the Hilton estate, comprising
over 900 acres, belonging to the late John NJ.
Glenn. Hilton is located in the LIST district,
near Gainesville. The commissioners who
apportioned the property among the various
Yearly, Jr., John Hubner, Herbert NJ. Bruno
! and William o. Atwood.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Can Use Name of " County" Club.-Judge
Duncan has rendered decision in the Circuit
Court here in the matter of the petition of the
Country Club against the County Club for an
the name it has adopted on the ground that it
is too similar to the name of the plaintiff. The
petition was denied and the court holds that
there is no evidence to show that defendant
had any unlawful purpose in adopting its
name. Messrs. Louis McKim Hines and
Osborne /. Yellott were attorneys for the
County Club. and Mr.. Elmer J. Cook for the
Country Club.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Medical Association Meeting.-Upon
the invitation of DR.. Edward N. Brush the
July meeting of the Baltimore County Medi-
at the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital.
One of the subjects discussed was the water
cure, which is used at the hospital in the
treatment of nervous troubles. Demonstra-
lions were given by Miss Parsons, superinten.
dent of the hospital nurses, of the practical
present expressed themselves as being favora-
bly, impressed. DR.. Brush entertained his
guests at luncheon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21
Rirennan Hava q GOOD Time.-The Ham

Firemen Have Good Time.-The Hamil-
ton Volunteer Fire Company held its annual
picnic on Wednesday night at Belvidere Park.
of Hamilton, Lauraville, and the Alert and
Roland Park Volunteer Fire Companies and
the Hamilton Improvement Association pa
raded on the Hurford road to the park. A
Jubilee was held to celebrate the success of the
association in securing numerous improve.
ments made in the neighborhood in the past
year. A number of speakers from the city
and county delivered addresses. After the
speechmaking display of fireworks was made.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

The Riggs Road Case.-The trial of the
Riggs road case was resumed on Wednesday
and is still in progress at the hour The
UNION goes to press on Friday. A large number
of witnesses including many of the best known
the witness stand and others are still to be ex-
amined. The trial is before Judges Burke and
Van Bibber and jury.
Ofacers Installed.-The newly elected off,
GERS of Towson Lodge of Odd Fellows were in
stalled by the officers of the Grand Lodge on
Thursday night, as follows: Noble Grand
William H. Murray; observation-disclosures g..
Stevenson Secretary-William Grason.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Greenwood, 18th District.-Mr. Henry
Ellis, one of the oldest residents of this district
is sick at his home near Notch Cliff.
Rev. M. L. Beall, pastor of Long Green
Circuit, with his family, is spending some time
at Berkeley Springs, w. Va.
Mr.. Frank x. Hooper and bride have re-
turned from their wedding trip and are now at
their home at Glen Arm, where they are re-
ceiving the congratulations of their friends.
Miss E. Matthews, who had been visiting
Miss Cora Burton, of this place, has returned
to her home in Baltimore.
Rev. William Lambright, of Baltimore, will
preach at Waugh M. E. Church, Sunday. July
22d, at IL A. NJ. Epworth League service at
2p NJ J.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

More Suburban Development.-The
Hopes Real Estate Company, of which Mr..
F. G. Hopes is president. has acquired from
Messrs. George G. and J. Harry Taylor tract
of land at the corner of Park Heights avenue
and Rogers avenue, which is to be developed.
1t consists of about II acres and fronts on
consideration, it is understood, is in the
neighborhood of $4,000. Avenues are to be
cut through the property, which has been
divided into building lots. Several OF these
lots have already been disposed of and prepare.
tions are being made for the erection OF several
handsome residences.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

In the Falls Six Hours.-Mr. Joseph +.
Smith, who rents Mr.. Henry G. Merryman's
farm, at Meredith's ford, had disagreeable
experience last Sunday. He had brood mare
and colt grazing in q meadow along the Gun
powder and by some means the mare fell down
the bank into the stream. When discovered
she was stuck fast in three feet Of mud and
two feet of water and it took the combined
efforts of six men and four mules, with canvas
and ropes, to get her out. 1t was thought the
mare had been in the water fully six hours.
but she showed no signs of injury when gotten
out of her perilous position.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Baldwin, 18th District.-There will be
special service at Union M. E. Church, Sunday,
July 22d. Rev. William Lambright of Balti-
more, will preach and it is hoped there will be
a large attendance.
Mrs Frank Hackel and daughter have been
visiting Mrs. John Francies.
Mr.. George Allen still continues i'll at the
home of his father, Mr.. s. G. Allen, of Hyde's.
Miss Fannie Nelson, of Black Horse Md,
is visiting Miss Carrie Conkling.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Frances have as
their guests Mrs. Frances Patten, of Bengies;
Mrs. Nj. II. 8. Hoffman and daughter aud Mr..
and Mrs. W. C. Hoffman and son, all of Bal
timore.
Mrs. Laura Porter, who has been visiting
relatives at Emmorton, has returned to her
h ONE. ID.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

this neighborhood
Miss Lydia Gross, of Highlandtown. is spend
ing her vacation with her cousin, Miss Maud
K. Volz.
Mrs. Howard Dodson is spending few weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Dodson.
the rapid handling of hay. He loaded and
unloaded four-horse load in forty minutes,
using Keystone hay-loader.
Mr.. Samuel Forester has about finished
putting up fine house. Mr.. Henry PEPPER is the
contractor. ID.
Upper Falls, 18th District.-Mr. James l..
Salem NJ. E. Church last Sunday night. The
topic was, THE Grace of Brotherly Love-"
Rev. John G. Robinson will preach at the
above church next Sunday, July 22d, at P. N.
Mrs. w. Roemer and son and Mrs. Carrie
Ely and daughter, Of Baltimore, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Burton, of this place.
The Epworth League of Waugh NJ. =. Church
will visit Salem League, on Sunday, July 18th,
at P. NJ. and pleasant time is anticipated.
A neat little sum was realized from the festi-
val held on the lawn of Salem Church, last
Saturday evening. The money will be used to
help purchase a new organ for the church. b.
Hartley, 18th District.-Messrs. Howard
Ludwig, Harvey Deivel and Charles Deivel,
young men of Baltimore, are encamped in the
woods of Mr.. William Roberts. of this place,
for two weeks outing in the country. They
have large flag on the tent with the name,
Camp Wood Hawk" and they seem to ENJOY
preparing their own provisions.
Miss Laura Snyder of this neighborhood, is
visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Marie Briedenbaugh, of Baltimore, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. =. Brle-
denbaugh, of Mount Vista. +.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Kluth.-Mr. Christian F. Kluth, for long
time resident of Arlington, died at his home
there on the 18th instant, aged 70 years. He
was a native of Germany and came to this
country when young man. Mr.. Kluth is
survived by three sons, three daughters, twen-
ty.nine grandchildren and seven greatgrand-
children. The SONS are Messrs. William, Her
man and Charles Kluth. The funeral took
place last Sunday afternoon and the interment
was in the cemetery at McKendree Church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Green Spring Valley Horse Show.-The
horse show committee of the Green Spring
Valley Hunt Club met Thursday evening, July
18th, at the kennels and decided to hold the
next show Saturday, October 18th. AS was
the case last year. it will be only one-day
show. The committee decided to make several
Improvements this year. The most important
will be q 1O.foot boardwalk entirely around
the ring, to be used as promenade, as the
committee found from the experience OF last
year that owing to the late day in the autumn
on which the show is held the turf is not suit
able, particularly for the ladies. Another I'M
portant feature will be the enlargement OF the
ring. which will be made about 70 feet larger.
The horse show committee is composed OF Mr.;
w. Plunkett Stewart, chairman; Mr.. EDWARD
A, Robinson, secretary; Mr.. james Piper,
treasurer. and Messrs. Thomas Deford, Jr., and
w. Stewart Diffenderter.
Work of the Orphans Court.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week letters
were granted on the following estates:
ON fhe personal estate of Harriet l.. Pi1mmer
TO Jesse H. Plummer, executor.
ON the personal estate OF Dorethea Wise to
John Wise and William E. Byrd, administra-
tors.
On the personal estate Of Mary Alice Dyer
to George w. Yellott, administrator.
On the personal estate OF George McFatridge
to Emory A. McFatridge, executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Phoenix, N. G. r. Rive are sorry to note
the discontinuance of work at the old cotton
duck mill in this village. Since the death of
Mr.. Henry D. Perky, who had made great
plans for the MILL everything has been very
quiet and those from distance who had found
employment there have departed for their
former homes.
The Y. p. P. G. will hold a lawn fete in the
grove here, on Saturday, July 21st, to which a
general invitation is extended. There will be
plenty of cake and ice. cream on hand.
A surprise strawride from Baltimore came
ont last Saturday night to the home of Mr..
William Seitz, at Cockeysville, and several
hours were spent very pleasantly. Mr. and
Mrs Noah Seitz, Margaret, Priscilla and Monroe
Seitz and Emma Cross, all of this village, were
present. Refreshments were served during the
evening. Il.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

Wilson.-Mr. Thomas T. G.. Wilson, aged
80 years. died on Thursday at his home, Park
and Hess avenues, Govanstown, of heart
trouble. He was blacksmith. but had not
been employed for some time. During his ill
ness he was attended by DR.. H. c. Hess. He
leaves q widow,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

More Old Land Terrapins. Belair
Egis of 18th instant said one day last week
Mr.. Rush Rutledge, who lives near Jarretts-
Vile, found terrapin marked with the year
1856 and the initials of Mr.. George r. Cairnes,
secretary of the Hartford Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. The terrapin was roaming about
on the home farm Of Mr.. Cairnes; where he
had spent his boyhood days. When asked
about this mute witness Of his years Mr.. Cairnes
said that it was his boyhood play TO mark
terrapins with his name and the year. He re-
called the fact of having once found terrapin
with the name of Anthony Janet, bearing the
date of upwards of 100 years before; This
proves the oft repeated assertion of the longev-
ity attributed to this species of land jewellers.
New Improvement Association Incor-
porated.-The certificate of incorporation of
the Arlington Improvement Association, to
secure needed improvements for Arlington. Sd
district, was filed in the County Clerks Office
on Tuesday. The incorporators and directors
for the first year are Messrs; Charles T. Cockey,
Jr., II. Holiday Enrich, G. Edward Muller,
William L. Stansbury, Hamilton B. Polk and
Samuel E. Pentz.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-21

The New Bank Fully Organized-Ready
for Business in Sixty Days.-The stockhold-
ers of the Second National Bank of Towson
held their first meeting an Thursday morning,
July 10Th, with Mr.. George Q. Morrison as
temporary chairman. The following gentle
Cañon City record., 1906-05-03
WARDS MAGNIFICENT
WHITE MINSTRELS

The above will appear AZ the opera
house one night only Friday. May 4
and as usual will present coterie
of excellent comedy and musical ar
lists. The wardrobe is elaborate, the
music rich and the scenic effects are
fine. The performers are the pick OF
the minstrel profession. Neither
money nor brains have been spared
to make this the swellest minstrel
aggregation extent. ttt.
1t is with pleasure that the man
agement of the opera house an
nounces the coming of the Wards
Minstrels. From all reports we have
received from other towns where this
excellent attraction has appeared II
lis one that We can and do guarantee
10 our patrons. Besides the usual
novelties carried by this company
there will be seen decided innova-
tion this season in the fret part set
ting entitled THE Pink Grotto," a
81, 900 realization OF the scene painters
ideals and the electricians skill The
costumes are very brilliant and elab-
crate. the music rich and without a
discordant note and the electrical ef-
fects are marvellous. An attraction
which we guarantee to please from
the raise to the last drop OF the cur
tain"
II you miss the great Wards Min
strels, II will be your fault that you
did not see the most elaborate and eS-
peusiye, minstrel aggregation on the
road today. Owned and controlled by
the monarch of modern promoters
A bewildering array of supremely
novel attractions combined in one
eiffel- tower aggregation Of matchless
minstrlsy. Complete In the minutest
details.
Wards Minstrels opera house pop
ular prices. Nun ced.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-03
Martin-Skinner.

" S. Skinner and Miss Gladys Mar
tin were married at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Borton, corner of
Seventh street and College avenue
in the presence of an assemblage OF
their friends last Thursday evening,
Rev ]. B. Hunley, pastor of the
Christian church, officiating. The
bride and groom are both from In
diana, the former from Lynn and the
lated from Winchester, and came to
Colorado few weeks ago with the ex-
pectation of ultimately Joining their
fortunes at the matrimonial. altar
The ring service was Used in the
solemization of the wedding rite and
at its conclusion sumptuous dinner
was served. The groom is employed
as cook at the Central hotel.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-03
u . a din 9 5
Gardner.Perry.

Martin Gardner was married to Mrs.
Emma Perry at Pueblo last Monday
The newly married couple returned
to Canon City on Denver & Rio Grande
train No. 9 Monday evening and on
their arrival at home were given a
charivari by the friends of the
groom, who is known to nearly every
body in town. Mr.. Gardner is pio-
neer of Fremont. county and is a
prosperous stockman and rancher, be-
ing the, owner of two or three thou
sand head of cattle.