davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Another Mysterious Barn Fire.--The
barn on the farm of Mr.. Thomas t. Gorsuch,
near Glencoe, N. G. r. R., took fire about 8
O'Clock on Wednesday night. from some I'M
known cause, and was entirely consumed,
with its contents. The loss, which is estima.
ted at over $1,000 includes 300 bushels Of
wheat, large quantity of hay and other
articles. Partially covered by insurance. Mr.:
Gorsuch discovered the fire when it was we'll
under way but has no idea how it originated.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Barn Destroyed by Lightning. During
the thunder storm on Friday afternoon OF last
Mr.. William J. Peach, near Granite, ID dis
trict, was struck by lightning and destroyed:
The tenant on the property, John Young. had
no insurance on the contents of the building
and his loss was about 81 900. The loss on
the building was $500 and this was covered by
insurance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04
Local Baseball Matters. Some fine games
&c hauahalI ware nlavpd nv Raltimnra county

Local Baseball Matters.-Some fine games
of baseball were played by Baltimore county
teams last Saturday afternoon, the weather
having been Just right for outdoor sports.
The Towson Guild team met the Bartlett,
HAYWARD & Co. Suburbans and lost-9 to 4.
Bosley and Phipps composed the battery for
Towson.
A twelve-inning game at Sparrow's Point
between the home team and che B., II. d Co.,
resulted in victory for the latter-1 to 0. 1t
was one of the best games ever seen there.
The Lauraville Country Club team defeated
the team of the Severn Athletic Club B to 3.
It was q well contested game throughout.
The Otto Dukers defeated the strong Gar
denville team in a six.inning games to ..
1t wasn't much of game at Cockeysville
between the Country Club team and Mt. Wash
ington. Score ID to II in favor OF the former II
The Sovereigns played a fine game at Pixies
Vile and defeated the home team to /.
Wheatley and G. Crusey composed the battery
FOR Pikesville.
The Govans Y. M. G. A. had an easy thing
with the Young Americans who were evident
" outclassed ali ar ound. Score IA to 2.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

THE $50, 5000 per cent. loan for Panama
Canal construction just awarded by the Govern
ment was oversubscribed seven times. IL Is
for Uncle Sam an easy money market on the
easiest known terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

THE COMPANY that is now engaged in the
construction of the electric railway between
Baltimore and Washington says the line will
be in working order by July 4th, 1907. Three
hundred men are now at work on the road
and it is said this force will be doubled.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Mr.. Wright Got His License.-The Balti-
more Sun Of Wednesday said: "Mr. Robert ID
Wright. proprietor of the Rockland Bleach
Mills, Baltimore county, was before Justice
White, at the Northern Police Station, yester-
the city Without license Before appearing
at the station house Mr.. Wright first procured
a license. Justice White dismissed the case"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

NEW treatment for lockjaw has been used
successfully in two cases at the Pennsylvania
Hospital, Philadelphia. 1t is simply more
rational use of the tetanus antitoxin. Hereto
fore it has been the practice to make the in
lection in the spinal cord, without regard to
the locality of the infection. Now the plan
is to inject into nerve close to the point OF
infection.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

and Mr.. Harry Chester Murry, both of Tow
son, were quietly married at noon on We'd
nesday, at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs.
Alexander B. Miles. by Rev. T. E. Copes, pas
tor of Towson M. E. Church. The ceremony
was attended by the members of Captain Miles
bride was attired in gray cloth travelling suit
with hat and gloves. Mr.. and Mrs. Murray
left for 10 days trip to Atlantic City. On
their return they will make their home with
the brides aunt,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Knights of Pythias Lodge Incorporated.
The certificate Of incorporation of Welcome
more county, was filed on Wednesday in the
County Clerks office. The incorporators and
managers for the first year are DR.. Henry j..
Hebb and Messrs. B. John Black, Isaac Price,
Christopher Hidey Albert Weber and Jackson
L. Deitz, all we'll known residents OF the "a
district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Rossville, 18th District--The people of
this community appreciate DR.. Fulton's efforts
in moving George Rossett, the leper, from this
community. as We were in constant fear OF
meeting him.
Howards Germany Sunday school will hold
its annual picnic, August 9Th. at Cape May
shore.
Mr.. John r. Saur has equipped his shop
with gasoline engine, circle and band-saw,
drill and planer, which greatly improves
his capacity for work.
Mr.. Peter Hoffman. of New York, is spend
ing a few days at the home of Rev. c: +.
Flick. u.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Orangeville, Phiiadelphia Road.-Rev
Jos. E. Snyder, of the Park Heights Avenue
". e. Church, preached at Orangevilie, July
18th, at IL A. NJ, for Rev. Conrad Hardecker,
pastor, who conducted the Woman's Foreign
Missionary service at Summit Grove on that
day. No services were held in the evening on
account of the absence of the supply, Mr..
Richardson, who was hindered from coming
BY the rain.
Mr. and Mrs. William ]. Hicks and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Basil, in company with a number
OF friends from the city, are spending their
vacation camping out about ten miles from
Annapolis. During Mr.. Hicks absence Mr..
+. NJ. Starry has charge o: the Sunday school
OF Orangeville Church.
The Sunday schools of Orangeville and High
land Avenue will hold their annual picnic next
Wednesday, August 9Th, at Irene Shore, near
Mr.. Charles J. Fox, chief of the Maryland
Fox, have returned from a trip to Boston,
where Mr.. Fox had been attending the conven-
ton of the chiefs of statistical bureaus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks gave party in honor of
their sons ninth birthday, July 9th. Master
Herbert received number of presents, among
them large birthday cake. Those present
were Harry and Walter Megenhardt, Irene and
Bankard Baer Mildred and Raymond Snyder,
Margaret and Beulah Wright, Jennie and Eliza
beth McClintock. Agnes and Dixon Guy, Law
renee and Earl Winner, Annie and Henry Eek
stein, Ida, Willie Horner and George Ogier.
A surprise party was given Miss Mary Ritter,
OF Raspeburg, who is visiting Miss Hazel
Schweizer, on Thursday evening, July 10Th,
at the home of Mrs. Schweizer. Those pres
emit were Misses Catherine Hicks, Mae Grim,
Mildred Baer, Ida and Elizabeth Ogier, Anna.
bel Mason. Annie Ebaugh and Masters Leroy
Hicks, David Hicks, Leslie Wright and George
McClintock. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week letters
were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of Margaret Smith to
Mary A. Crosby and Charles A. Smith, ex-
ecutors.
On the personal estate OF William Painter to
Harriet D. Painter, executrix.
On the personal estate of John Il. Mueller to
Anna B. Mueller, executrix.
On the personal estate of William Holtzner
to John G. Gill and David w. Rhoten, adj
ministrators.
On the personal estate of William Hager to
Margaret Hager, executrix.
On the personal estate of Charles Harvey to
the Safe Deposit and Trust Company, executor
On the personal estate of Annie Lacey to
John A. Lacey, executor.
A caveat has been filed by John s. Miller to
the will of his grandfather, Sebastian Miller;
on the grounds of alleged undue influence and
testamentary incapacity. 1t is also asserted
that Mr.. Miller died without making will.
The Orphans Court is asked to remove MI.
Joseph SNYDER as executor on the ground that
the will was admitted to probate without notice
to the nearest relatives of the deceased, as re-
quired by law. Mr.. John +. Centrum repre-
sents the caveators.
On Thursday the court refused to rescind its
order admitting to probate the will of William
H. Goodwin, dated August LIST, 19OO. Col. ".
6. Mcintosh is executor of the will. A caveat
to the will filed December 18th, 1900, was
ordered
| in order to test its validity.
The court also passed an order dismissing the
exceptions to the first administration account
| of the estate of Frederick William Koenig.
| This means that Attorneys John 7. Morris,
| Edward L. Ward, John F. Centrum and John
s. Biddison will receive their fee OF u 800 for
services in caveat proceedings. Mr.. John q.
| Rogers, the attorney who filed exceptions to
the allowance of the fee, has entered an appeal
| to the Court of Appeals.
Trolley Car Kills a Well Known Gentle
man.-Mr. Lycurgus Winchester, member OF
the Baltimore banking firm of Winchester
Bro. & Co., and well known man in social
and business circles, was almost instantly
killed on Wednesday night at North and
| Mount Royal avenues by being run down by
| a trolley car. He was driving in runabout,
| in company with q lady, when his vehicle was
struck by rapidly moving car crowded with
| people. Mr.. Winchester, who was thrown
with great force against . telegraph pole, was
taken to the Office of Ditch Bros. stables and q
physician summoned, but he could not be
revived. His companion was seriously in.
| iured. Mr.. Winchester, who was 80 years OF
age. was married about two years ago and is
survived by a widow and one child. He was
a brother of Mr.. Marshall Winchester, oil
Sherwood, Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

An Old Gypsy Dead.-Stanley MCCALL,
member Of q travelling band of Gypsies when
has often camped in Lutherville woods ana
about the Baltimore river resorts, died FRIDAY
near Lutherville He was 80 years old and
was the senior member of the tribe. MCCALL
had lived in the open air all his life. travelling
from his native country turkey to the United
States, The band was recently at Westport
and was on It's way through Baltimore county
when Mccall was taken sick. A stop was
made in Lutherville woods and physician
was called. He was a widower and leaves
several children. His family followed the old
custom of using the first name OF the father as
the family name of the children, and IN the
death certificate the name of Joseph Stanley
appears As one of the Sons. Mccall was buried
Saturday in the Catholic Cemetery at Iowson.
Football Team Ready for Engagements:
The Franklin High School football team. OF
Reisterstown, will reorganize for the coming
season and is now ready to book games with
ali high school teams in the State. or any
other team whose weight does not exceed ITO
pounds. The candidates for this year team
are. d. Wright, W. MacEwen, K. White, y.
Davis and e. Graefe. These will endeavor TO
hold the line, while G. Waters will hold down
the quarter position, with ]. Currie, ID. Munroe
and o. Baker as backs. The high school boys
will start practice September 18th and expect
to give all corners good game. Challenges 70
J. Clyde Baker, Parkton, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04
THE DEATH RECORD.

Bond.-Miss Esther A. Bond died July 31st,
at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. M. Bonville,
in Kent county, Md. The remains were
brought to Baltimore and inferred in Green
mount Cemetery on Thursday. Deceased was
a daughter of the late Thomas Bond, who for
years carried on the blacksmithing business at
Monkton and who afterwards removed to
.Towson and became warden of the jail. Mics
Bond had been living with her mother in Bal
timore and was visiting her sister in Kent
county when she was taken sick and died. For
a number of years she had been employed in
the department store of Hoschield, Kohn q Co.,
Baltimore. Besides her mother she is survived
by three brothers and two sisters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Asks Heavy Damages for Alleged Sian
der.-Mrs. Sadie Crum, by her attorney, Mr..
William Cotton, has filed suit in the Circuit
Court here against Mrs, Sophia Steuart, OF
ages for alleged Islander. The plaintiff states
s6e is the lawful wife of Frederick G. Crum
and charges that the defendant, speaking of
her. said that she was not married. The
nlaintiff states that she has been greatly hui
inflated by reason of the alleged remark of
tbe defendant and has been made sick. Mrs.
Crum is the tenant of house owned by Mrs.
STEWART,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Regester.-Mr. Joshua REGISTER, for many
years one of Baltimore's best known business
men, died at his home in the city, on Tuesday
night, in the Goth year Of his age. He was the
Holiday street. About twenty years ago,
although still vigorous man, he retired from
active pursuits and devoted some attention to
his farm, known as "Beulah," situated on
REGISTER avenue southeast of Towson. Three
years ago Mr. REGISTER married second time
and widow survives him. He is also survived
by four sons-Messrs. Samuel W., Daniel F.,
Robert A. and Henry s. REGISTER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Sixth District.-A heavy rain storm, &C.
companied by a strong wind, occurred on the
9Th, in the extreme upper end and following
IN the track of the hail storm washed the corn
fields and roads badly. The lightning struck
IN shed opposite the residence of Mr.. G. D.
< Owings, but doing little damage to the build
ing. It also struck the wirecloth factory at
New Freedom, knocking off the belt, which
Aopped the machinery. One man was knock
ed down and girl tainted.
In the hail visited section the farmers have
leisure. No harvest of wheat or rye to cut or
thresh, which is hard blow on young tenant
farmers specially.
The bean and blackberry crops were injured
also and our housekeepers have no fruit to can
or applebltter to make and the cider barrels
will not befilled this year, as usual.
The potalo blight will lessen the yield in the
crop. MANY wheat fields that were injured by
the hail hav, been sown with buckwheat.
Mr.. GeorgeFritz, aged 80 years, was paralyzed
lately in one,rm and his speech is affected.
Summit Grove campis in progress this week,
but the country people take little interest in it..
With such az overplus in the county treas.
ury it requires good deal of charity to keep
still on the bad condition of our roads. Poll
tics has too much to do in the appointment of
our supervisor. If the taxpayers would act to-
gether they could induce those in power to
take some interest in the neglected Upper
End" 0.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"
Tuesday August Z, by James Kelley. attorney,
ETC., at the Court House door, lot OF GROUND
Belair road.
Tuesday, August II. by w. Gill Smith, assignee,
at the Court House, real estate and improve
ments In the 10th district. on road leading
from Phnnix to CarrOllfs Manor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Roslvn. w. M. e. R.-Miss Fannie Carr
and Mr.. James German, of Baltimore, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Warner, of Pittsburg.
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Harvey, OF
this neighborhood. :.
Mr.. William M. Isaac, of Towson, who il
spending the summer at his farm at Harrison
Vile, and who had been very sick for some
days, is much improved.
am sorry not to be able to report any inn
provement in the condition of our county
roads. They are as bad as it is possible for
them to be and. apparently, there is no pros.
pect of change for the better. l am GLAD %
say, however, that the bridge on the church
road over SCOTS Level branch has been built.
Many farmers have taken advantage OF the
condition of the ground and have much OF
their fall blowing already done.
The barns are well filled with this year 9
crops and the owners Of them ought to feel
happy. Y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Gir.-Mrs. Ruth Ann Gill, widow of Stephen
Gill, died on Saturday last at the home of her
niece, Mrs. Ida Ports, in Baltimore, after a
long illness from cancer. Mrs. Nancy Myers,
of Baltimore county, is a sister of the deceased,
and Mr.. E. Merryman, of Hampstead. a
brother. The funeral took piece on Monday
at the Lutheran Church at Trenton, Baltimore
county, where the interment was made.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Smeltzer.--Mrs. Charlotte r. Smeltzerf
widow of Upton w. Shelter, died on Saturday
last at the home of her son-in-law, Mr.. Henry
Nef, of Gwynnbrook, 4th district, aged 81
years. She is survived by several sops and
: daughters. Tho TenaIass-were inferred ia
Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Allen.-Mr. George L. Allen, who had been
sick a long time died at his home at Hyde's,
18th district on the 26th Of July, aged 26 years.
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Allen.
He is survived by a widow-Mrs. Gertrude
Allen. The funeral took place on Saturday
morning at Wilson's NJ. E. Church, the pastor,
Rev. M. L. Beall, conducting the services. In
terment in the cemetery attached to the church.
Slade Bros. & Co. had charge. of the funeral
arrangements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Boyle.-Mr. Thomas A. Boyle died sudden
ly on Wednesday morning last at his home on
Green Spring avenue, near Mt. Washington,
aged 81 years. The cause Of his death was
apoplexy. Mr.. Boyle was retired shipmaster,
having for over thirty years sailed out of the
port Of Baltimore. He leaves a widow.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Freeland. 9Th District.-A portion of our
district was nearly swept from the map on
Friday of last week by the downpour OF rain
which lasted for one hour and a.half. A
number of bridges were either washed away or
so damaged that they cannot be used. and the
roads are badly washed. Some of them have
been closed to public travel. Freshly plowed
fields are in such shape-especially where the
work before they will be in condition for
seeding
The picnic held by the Baptist Sunday school
at Eklo on Saturday was well attended and
proved q success, both socially and financially.
Hoshalps Memorial Sunday school will pic
mic next Saturday in nearby grove.
Our people are not attending the Summit
Grove camp very numerously. Last Sunday
the weather was too inclement and during the
week there is too much business for most OF
the folks to get away.
for the growing corn. In order to shape up
we'll it needs more sunshine. Grain, where it
was not ruined by the hail storm, is yielding
well. b.
Marble Hill, 9Th District.-Messrs. John
T. Cockey and Alex. D. Brooks left very early
one morning to catch frogs. They had good
breakfast on arriving at home at Belfast,
that, with the pleasant surroundings, untitled
brought home. Mr.. Brooks is on his vacation
of two weeks and Mr.. A. G. Crommer is assist
ing al the Cockeysville bank in his absence.
Mr.. George G. Duncan, wife and son have
returned from Rehobeth Beach in good health,
but Drowned somewhat.
The second quarterly meeting of Hereford
| Circuit takes place August 4th and 9th, at
| Jessop Church. Rev. w. L. Mcdowell, D. D.,
| will preach on Saturday and Sunday at IL
| O'Clock A. N.
| DR.. Melchor Gist Cockey, of Fort Riley,
| Kansas, is visiting his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth
| II. Cockey of Melrose Farm, this place.
Mr. E. Cuttings Merryman, of Gerar Farm,
| has been visiting his sister, Mrs. P. A. 8.
Franklin, at her summer home at Seabright,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

Forwood.-Mrs. Rebecca Glenn Forwood,
widow of w. Smithson Forwood, former
sheriff of Hartford county, died at her home at
Belair, on Monday last, aged about 70 years.
She had been in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Forwood was a daughter of the late
Nathan and Elizabeth Butler Glenn and was
widely connected in upper Hartford. She is
survived by three daughters and two sons
Mr.. William 8. Forwood, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Hartford county, and Mr.. Charles G.
Forwood, conductor on the Pennsylvania
Railroad
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ethel Merry
man, daughter of Mrs. J. Scott Merryman,
formerly Of Baltimore county, and Mr.. Charles
Allen GladdiDg, Jr., son of Mr.. Charles A..
Gladding, were married Wednesday morning,
July 25th, at lao clock, at the residence of the
brides grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fishach, 1916 Myrtle avenue, Baltimore. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. DR.. John
Y. Dobbins, pastor of Grace M. E. Church, in
the presence of the immediate families. At
ter the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Gladding left
for Atlantic City.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-04


A Pastor of the Old School.-Rev. W. g
Herbert, pastor of Caroline Street M. E.
Church, is one of the most interesting figures,
not only in the Methodist denomination in this
city, says the Baltimore american, but in the
entire Baltimore Conference. In the first place
Mr.. Herbert is an old-time preacher. He holds
fast to the first principles of Methodism, in
practice us well as in the pulpit. In this re-
spect he keeps his church, which, in spite of
the pastoral time limit he has served for years,
unlike any other church Of the denomination
in the whole East, and perhaps there are now
very few like 1t anywhere in the country.
Then, again, Mr.. Hebert probably knows
more about his conference and Methodism in
general than almost any other minister of his
generation, which is saying good deal. de
has Methodist history at his fingers ends, and
he is usually called upon to furnish informa-
ton when there are official calls for it.. Mr..
Herbert has in his possession many odd gifts
from members of his congregation and others.
Among them is Scripture quilt made by
very aged lady.
Stations of the Cross Blessed.-On Sun.
day last the new stations of the cross erected
in st. Charles Catholic Church, Pikesville,
were blessed by the pastor, Rev. NJ. j. Riordan,
after the IL o'clock mass. They are of stone,
hand painted and incased in oak frames 55
inches high and so inches wide. With the
adoring angels and stained-glas windows in
stalled short time ago they form one of the
| QQoSL COIleCtlOQS VI cCClcoldctlCoA III buc
State. The windows and stations were made
in Munich, Germany, and the adoring angels
of white marble by Signor Pietro Masetti, Of
Carrara, Italy. The angels are the gift of Mrs.
Adam Deupert and were imported by Wilker-
son & Neville through the Evans Marble Com
pany. The aggregate cost of the stations, win
dows and statues was 5000.
0
Wife Too Smart for Hubby.-A letter
from York dated July 9th says: Mrs Ora
May Kilgore, of Red Lion, Pa, outwitted her
husband, Charles F. Kilgore, here today. 1t
is alleged that Kilgore deserted his wife several
| years ago and went to Baltimore county, Mary
| land, where he has since lived. Today he
came to York to take steps toward securing q
divorce and to give testimony before an ex-
aminer. Before he could get through with bis
work and slip back across the line Mrs. Kilgore
| heard of it. She sent for Detective Jacob
| Cookies, who arrested Kilgore for non-support
| of his little child. Kilgore entered bail for q
hearing, but will now have to return TO York
and fight the case. Mrs. Kilgore will not op.
pose the divorce, but will push her claim fol
| the husbands support of her child"