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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15
The MEMS Club of Trinity P. q. Church

The Mems Club Of Trinity P. E. Church.
-On Wednesday evening, December 18th, the
Mems Climb Of Trinity p. e. Church OF Towson
and vicinity, held its first monthly meeting.
Mr.. Edward B. Passano, president presided.
After transacting routine business. admitting
new members, &C., the speaker OF the evening,
Mr.. James II. Preston, of the Board Of Police
Commissioners of Baltimore city, was intro
duced and spoke at some length upon the sub
iect of "Our National Banking System" He
gave an interesting and instructive lecture
upon this great subject and he explained the
origin of our present system, saying 1t was
creature of the late Civil War. He spoke Of
the reserve feature in the system also told
how Il was that ''call money" in New York
would bring 80, 40 and so per cent. interest at
times. A vote of thanks was rendered Mr..
Preston for his entertaining talk. Later the
ladies served sandwiches and coffee, after
which cigars were passed around. All expressed
themselves that the first meeting was de-
cided success. -
The next meeting will be held on the third
Friday in January, 1907, at which meeting the
club will listen to an address by the Hon. John
P. Poe.
The following are members of the club, viz
Edward B. Passano, Thomas G. Bruff, Sr., H.
Y. Waltien, Stewart Ridgely, John d. Grill,
Rev. w. n. H. Powers, John Rldgely, james
e. Green, Sr., Edward g. Prince, Or. l.. q.
Smart. DIR, II. s. Jarrett Benjamin ID. bruh, =.
Gus Grason, ]. G. Binford, William q. Read,
David G. Mcintosh, Jr., T. Collin Vincent ana
Ali males of Towson and vicinity, 16 years
of age and over, are cordially invited to join
the club.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

A TERRIBLE famine is now prevailing
throughout Central China and according to ad-
vices received at the State Dep artment in
Washington millions of people are on the verge
of actual starvation. The Chinese officials are
doing what they can to relieve matters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Meeting of the School Board...The School
Board held meeting in the new offices IN tne
OfFutt Building in Towson on Wednesday,
with the president, Mr.. Thomas B: Todd, in
the chair, and Mr.. A. s. Cook. secretary
The Board decided that in giving oO Gays
leave of absence to teachers it would be taken
by the Board to mean 60 calendar days and not
60 school days. The matter was brought up
when the members were informed that here
tofore The teachers counted school days only.
The Board also decided that teacher T fnr
only be given leave Of absence eo WIN In Pay lot
ouested the teacher will not be paid unless the
Board 40 decides at the time of granting the ad-
ditional leave.
Miss Butler and Miss Neumeyer were granted
additional leave of absence with pay. ;,
Commissioners Rice, Arthur and Kusseil
were appointed q committee to select desks 1or
the new Towson High School.
The Board decided to close the schools on
Friday, December 21st, for the Christmas
holidays and to reopen them on THURSDAY
January Sd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Married at the Parsonage.--Mr. Charles
w Coale and Miss Mary e. Eckers, both of
Sherwood, N. C. r. R., were married at the
parsonage Of Towson NJ. E, Church, on We'd
nesday By the pastor, Rev. Thomas f. Copes,
in the presence of several witnesses. The
groom is son of Mr.. Charles u. Coale, and
The bride daughter of Mr.. William J. Eckers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Accidentally Shot.-The Belair Democrat
of last week said: "Dr. w. G. McCurdy, OF
shot in the right hand and painfully hurt by
Mr.. c. L. Almony, of Trump, Baltimore coun-
ty, about Is years ago, while the two were
hunting together. The doctor shot Mr.. Al
mony about the same place, in his right hand.
They are both carrying each others lead with
no i'll Effects
DR.. McCurdy is a brother OF DR.. A. Y
McCurdy. of Towson, and is well known here.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Mt. Washington Council Elects.-Mount
Washington Council. Catholic Benevolent
Legion, has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President, Lawrence MUIR
ply; vice. president. Joseph B. Martain orator,
H. J. Strausbaugh; secretary. Dennis Fitz-
James Ganey; marshal, Edward Burns; in
side guard, Frank Starr; outside guard, Sam
uel ]. Roche; trustees. George w. Cox, Frank
funny and John ]. Roche; chaplain, Rev. !.
NJ. Connolly representative to State Council,
Lawrence Murphy; alternate, w. J. Meagner'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Large Barn Burned.-The large frame
harm on what is known as the Dawson farm,
now owned by Mr.. Simon |. Kemp, adjoining
Emory Grove camp ground. was destroyed by
fire about 8o'clock on Thursday night. causing
covered bv insurance Four horses and lot
of sheep persisted in the flames. The cause OF
the fire is unknown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Dulany's Valley, 10th District.
Belle M. Arthur, only daughter of Mr.. George
H. Arthur, formerly of Fork, Baltimore coun-
ty, now of Winstead, Conn.,, was married a
few days ago to Mr.. Ralph W. Allen, junior
member of the firm of Henry Allen & Son.
coal dealers, of Winstead. The ceremony was
performed at the home of the brides parents
on North Main street. by Rev. B. +. Kidder.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Allen left for Philadelphia
and also visited Mrs. Aliens aunt in Baltimore.
They will reside in Winstead.
Mrs. Winfield Armstrong, who formerly
lived near Glen-Arm, was q delegate from
Aberdeen Chapter to the East Baltimore Dis.
trict Epworth League convention that was held
in Baltimore two days last week.
Miss Emma Hess, daughter Of Mr.. Charles
Hess, of Hartford county, and Mr.. Marvin
Merryman, son of Mr.. N. o. Merryman, Of
Jarrettsville, were married at Ebenezer M. e.
Church, near Taylor, on Thanksgiving day..
A free entertainment will be given at the
public school house, DuIany's Valley. on Fri
day night, December 21st, by the pupils of the
school. A general invitation is extended.
The oyster supper recently held in Dulany's
Valley school house netted $40. T.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Took the White Veil.-A beautiful service
took place on Wednesday afternoon at the
House of Good Shepherd in Baltimore, when
one of the postulates of the Order of Good
Shepherd received the white veil. The cere-
monies took place in the chapel of the institu-
ton. Rev. Thomas ]. Broydrick, pastor of st.
Martins Church, officiated and gave the in
vestiture. The novitiate was Miss Virginia
Hotter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hotter, of Upper Falls. Baltimore county. The
name Sister Mary st. Agnes was bestowed
upon her. The services were attended by
nearly all of the sisters of the order. Rev.
Father Broydrick delivered the sermon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Circuit Court.-The Gottschalk Company
VS.. Charles J Gray motion to strike out judg-
ment held sub curia.
Caleb Cherbonnier VS.. Howard Bryant, trus-
tee: order of court allowing Mr.. Cherbonnier
$3.50 for examiners fees in case OF Frary
VS.. Frary.
Annie Coombs VS.. Henry Meyers, executor,
continued.
Moses Wineholt VS.. the Rockdale Powder
Company, continued, plaintiff to pay costs. !,
On Wednesday Judge Duncan discharged
the petit jury until Monday, January 9TH, 1907.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Purchase of Towson Property.-Mr: G.
G. Schuster, through Messrs. William P. Cole
and ]. E. Lloyd. agents, has purchased from
Messrs. Bosley and Peasants five acres of land
on the south side of the Joppa road between
N r. Allen. The land is unimproved and
is part of what is known as the DR.. Bosley
property. The price was not made public. 1t
IS the intention of Mr.. Schuster, who is resi-
dent of Towson, to improve the property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Building Association Election.--At the
annual meeting of Convention Building and
Loan Association officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows President, James K.
Porter; vice-president, George B. Moore; Sec
retary, Walter G. Gambrill treasurer, James
A. Francis; directors-David A. Kenney, ]. L..
Tremper, Charles g. Francis. Frederick Myers,
Joseph Hollands, George Kleine, Gilbert Smith
and John s. Vincent. The association has q
membership of over 500 and is well managed
and prosperous.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Suits for Damages. -On Wednesday Messrs.
Boarman & Lindsay, attorneys for Mr.. Jacob
r. Gill, teamster for Mr.. M. l.. Garrett, pro-
prietor of the Rockland Mills, on the Falls
road, filed suit in the Circuit Court here
against the United Railways and Electric Com
pany, claiming 5000 damages for injuries
caused, it is alleged, by car running into the
wagon he was driving. The accident occurred
on the Falls road, near Mount Washington.
August 14th, while Mr.. Gill was returning
from trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. Maurice l.. Garrett instituted a similar
suit by the same attorneys claiming $1,000
damages for injuries to his mules, wagon and
harness.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Young Man Meets With Serious Acct
dent.-Howell Merryman, son of MIR. E. Gin
ton Merryman of Corbett, N. G. r. R., bad a
foot amputated at the City Hospital in Balti.
more few days ago as result of railroad
accident. He returned to his home at Corbett
at the station he was thrown forward and his
foot slipped under a wheel and was badly
crushed. He was carried to his home and DR..
T. Ross Payne summoned. Arrangements
were made at once to take him to Baltimore,
and the A. NJ. train was stopped. DR.. Payne
and the young mans father accompanied him
to the hospital, where it was found necessary
to amputate the foot. Mr.. Merryman was
learning to be q machinist and was also taking
q course at the Maryland Intitute in Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Two Fatal Railroad Accidents.-Mr'
James Ryan. who had been resident of Mt.
Washington many years, while crossing the
place on Monday afternoon, was struck by the
engine of an express train and instantly killed.
The body was terribly mangled. Mr.. Ryan.
who was native of Ireland was So years of
age. He is survived by three daughters and
one son. One of the daughters is the wife Of
Mr. Sylvester ]. Roche, member Of the House
of Delegates from Baltimore county.
Another fatal accident occurred the same
afternoon at st. Denis, on the B. d .. Railroad,
when Mr.. Frederick Schlim, a track foreman,
was struck by a passing engine and instantly
is survived by a widow and three children.
His home was at st. Denis
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Hereford, 9TH District.-Butcheringi is now
the order of the day in this village. Messrs.
John W. and Charles E. knight slaughtered
three fine shoats, 10 months old, that weighed
901 pounds.
Rabbit. hunters report cottontails very scarce
and nobody seems to know anything about
partridges. There may be some in the country,
but sportsmen don't find them.
The housekeepers of this village are busy
preparing good things for the holidays. Good
living generally prevails at this season.
Quantities of evergreens are being gathered
and prepared for the Baltimore markets.
Many dollars are earned as Christmas APP
proaches by this means.
Eureka Council, No. 81, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, at.
tended divine service at the M. E. Church last
Sunday morning and heard an excellent SER
mon by the junior pastor, Rev. +. l. Mumford.
At o regular meeting of Hereford Lodge. /.
o. o. F., held on the LIST instant, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Noble grand-William @. Johnson past grand
Arthur Arnold; recording secretary. W.
Armacost;- financial secretary, K; H. Mays;
Ruhl; chaplain-John w. Bailey; trustees
Amos Shultz and ]. Howard Miller; repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge-Wm. G. johnson (;
janitor-John E. Lloyd. /,
The members of the above lodge will hold
their annual oyster supper in the the hall on the
invitation is extended.
The Sunday school of Hereford Baptist
Church will give an entertainment on We'd
nesday evening, December 18th. J.
Greenwood, 18th District.-Wells and
McComas Council, No. IA, Jr. 0. o. A. M,
presented Glen-Arm public school with flag
on Saturday last. The following program was
rendered. Prayer, w. W. Baker, ST.; sing
ing, America, J" by the school; presentation of
flag, ]. E. Pritchard; singing, "Star Spangled
Banner" by the school; acceptance offiag, A.
A. Piper, trustee of the school; address, John
Mays Little of the Towson bar; singing,
Maryland, My Maryland" by the school
address, 1.-The Bible in the School," W. w.
Baker, Sr. ; singing, THE Battle Hymn of the
Republic by the school; address, John A.
Gardner.
At the conclusion of the program the flag
was run up. There was large attendance
and much interest was manifested. Coffee and
cake were served to all present by the teacher,
Miss Maria Daugherty, who deserves much
credit for what she has accomplished at the
school.
Mrs. Eleanor Foard, widow of Benjamin
Foard. who was well known farmer and once
amember of the House of Delegates, celebrated
her 73d birthday on Monday evening last at the
home of her son, Mr.. John B. Foard, a sue
sessful farmer and Gamer of this district. Mr.
and Mrs. Foard gave supper in her honor
and q very enjoyable time was had. Mrs.
Foard has four children and thirteen grand
children. Mr.. John B. Foard, one of the sons
has also served in the Legislature.
Rev. Thomas Richards will preach at Waugh
Church, on Sunday, December 18th, at II A
M EpWOrth League service at 7.30 P. NJ. j.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

Dogs Faithful to Their Dead Master
Two hunting dogs led several members OF his
family to Mr.. Henry A. Smiths body in
thicket near st. Helena on Tuesday morning.
He had pistol wound in his head. Mr.. Smith
left home Monday morning with three dogs to
shoot rabbits. At late hour he had not re.
turned, but the members of his family did not
feel uneasy. He was manager at No. yard
of the Baltimore Brick Company, at Canton,
and frequently had business which required
his presence at the kilns until late at night.
Early Tuesday morning one of the dogs came
home and was followed in short while by
the second. Their strange actions attracted
.ne 81 the IN
The dogs bounded on ahead and led the two
men to the body. The third dog was standing
near it like sentinel.
There was hole torn in the right side of his
head. In an inside pocket was an old style
single-barrel horse pistol. 1t is supposed that
MIR. Smith was placing the pistol in his pocket
with the hammer half.cocked when it fell and
exploded. Mr.. Smith was born in Baltimore
SO years ago and lived in Canton nearly all
his life. He was well known, his Joylal dis
position winning him many friends. During
the Civil War be was an officer in the First
Maryland Light Artillery. He is survived by
his mother and several brothers and sisters.
A Terrific Explosion Narrowly Averted.
"A letter from Ellicott City says: IAN at
tempt was recently made to blow up the mag
azine at the tunnel works. near Alberton,
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad now being built
by the Rinehart Company. An employe OF the
company in making his rounds discovered IA
| sticks of dynamite near the magazine, which
| contained hundreds of pounds, both of blasting
powder and dynamite. To each of the sticks the
| electric wire which is used in setting of the
blasts was attached, and it only required
| touch of the button to carry out the evident
purpose of the miscreant. Other sticks OF the
| explosive were. under several wheels OF the
| portable engines, which are used in running
| the drills and carrying away the debris from
| the blasted rocks. 1t is the opinion OF the
operators of the tunnel works that The person
| who planned the affair was awaiting later
hour to set off the explosion. Had the plan
been successfully carried out the conclusion
would probably have knocked down every
nearby building"
Epworth League Service.-The devo-
tional service of Towson Chapter Epworth
League on Sunday evening. December 18th. at
| 7.15 o'clock, will be in charge of the Depart
ment of World Evangelism, when an address
will be delivered by Mr.. William II. Hall, Of
Baltimore. the newly-elected first vice presi-
dent of East Baltimore District Epworth
League. Special music will be rendered. Fol-
lowing this service the installation OF the newly
elected officers of Towson Chapter will take
| place, in charge of the pastor Of the church,
! Rev. Thomas E. Copes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15
THE DEATH REooRD.

Conn.-Mrs. Martha Merryman Conn die
William T. Conn, in Baltimore. Mrs. Conn
who was the widow of Martin Conn, was borr
at Hereford, Baltimore county, SO years ago
and spent the greater portion of her LIE there
About thirty-five years ago she moved to Bal
timore. At the age of is Mrs. Conn joined tne
Methodist Episcopal Church at Hereford, ano
was active in its work until she removed from
there. She was the mother of ten children, al
of whom survive her. They are Messrs; vii,
liam T., George H., David A., Samuel X and
John L. Conn, Miss Ida J. Conn, Mrs. John
E. Diven, Mrs. Bird, wife of Rev. William =.
Bird, pastor of Fort Avenue Methodist Epis.
copai Church; Mrs. G.. Frank Dew and Mrs.
William T. Hopkins, of Newport News, We.
The funeral took place on Wednesday after
noon, several ministers participating in the
services. Six grandsons served as pall-bearers.
Interment in Greenmount Cemetery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-15

TIE MORMON who was fined $500 for having
forty-third child by his fifth wife must be
remarkable fnancier. He took the cash right
ont Of the family exchequer and paid up.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-04

Mayor Mcclellan postaI cards bearing
libelous and indecent attacks upon
me. which the United States govern.
ment stopped In the mails. This year
Mr.. Ryan puts forth those same In,
decent attacks through his corporation
attorney, through a man who Is still
his faithful servltor. though IN public
office and partly paid by the peo
Pile. .I,
IN Is natural that Mr.. Root. who De.
fended Boss Tweed. ths most corrupt
politician OF the day. should Join hands
with Boss Croker. the most corrupt
politician OF the present day, In sup
port OF Mr. Hughes. II Is natural that
Mr.. Root who appeared for the Metro
politan Traction company in the Jake
Sharp cases. and who was himself ac
cused OF bribery by four men who tes
titled under oath that he had given
the money for their votes. should unite
with Patrick McCarren. the profession
al bribery of the Standard OIL com
pany. the gas trust and the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit company. TO support Mr.
Hughes and TO oppose me.
II have said ! am proud OF the enc
mics have made, and ! am prouder oi
none OF them than I am OF Elihu Root
Boss Croker and Patrick McCarren."
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-04
MRS. PEARY HAPPY.
THANK God. He Is safel" Exclaimed
Wife OF Explorer.

New York, Nov. 3.-Although Com
mander Peary. who was heard from
Friday night after his long soiourn In
the frozen north. failed 10 reach the
North pole. Secretary Bridgeman be-
lleves that his feat In reaching fur.
therest north ought to be a subject
for national rejoicing. Mr. Bridge
man. who received the message from
Commander PeaEy announcing the lat
ter's return TO civilization. telephoned
the news Of Peary's safety TO Mrs.
Peary, who happened 20 be In the city.
Thank God. he is safel" was her
first comment. and then she piled Mr..
B.idgeman with questions regarding
the details OF the news he had re-
ceived from her husband.
Mr.. Bridgeman told her that her
husband. while he had failed 10 reach
the pole because OF drifting ice, had
now the distinction OF having gone
furtherest north. having reached 81
NNrN ~ hAtAAAtas punt AAAlAN-AN
minutes nearer 20 the North pole than
that reached by the Duke Of AhsnzZi's
expedition In 1900.
Il am very glad my husband Is com
Ing home so soon, and that he has
been so successful" Mrs. Peary then
said.
In discussing Peary's dash after he
had time TO study the commanders
message closely Mr.. Bridgeman said :
Commander Peary's achievement
ought 10 be a subject for national re.
joicing. for am sure IL has been the
ambition OF every true American 10
see the Stars and Stripes first at the
arctic pole. And that Il should be an
American 20 reach the fnrtherest north
Is but little less gratifying.
"Peary started out with the determi.
nation TO reach the pole al all hazards,
and Il Is certain that only the impossi.
bic prevented that He lacked about
203 miles"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-04
sUMPrER SUSPENDED.
Same Action Has Been Taken With
Sheriff Williams.

Hot Springs. Nov. 3.-County Judge
o. II. sumpter. who has been indicted
for malfeasance in office by the grand
Jury, was suspended from office. At
present Sheriff Williams Is also sus.
pended by reason Of four indictments
returned against him Judge Sump-
ter Is also indicted for giving away
liquor on election day. The trial Of
these officials will be set soon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-11-04
Adul,era,Ion charoed.

Greensburg. Pa. Nov. 3.-Sixteen
informations were made here against
the Pullman Palace Car company
charging Il with serving and selling
milk and cream on its dining cars
that had been adulterated with for
maldehyde The hearing has been set
for next Thursday.
The Irish standard., 1906-06-30
Tantalus.

Some circumstances justify
The creed of Might is right"
And he is but a living lie
Who strives to be polite
Twas a public drinking fountain
Stood in the city square,
And many thirsty mortals
Were congrcgated there.
Within marble basin
The water bubbled up,
And anchored by Il cable
Was one small; drinking cup.
l. minlful of my manners.
Gave way tC Ladies' first
Although 10y very palate
Was burning up with thirst.
The lady took the dipper
Nor even glanced at me,
But raised the dripping cupfrl
To taunt my agony.
She drank with maddening slowness
And then when she was through,
Up spake another lady:
Yes. thank you, after you!"
This lady had a sister,
Four daughters and son.
And each assumed the dipper
AS soon as she was done
Then she did wet her kerchief
Within the drinking place.
And used the cup for cleansing
The youngsters hands and face.
Then came a british fellow,
To my exceeding pain,
Who seized the cup. remarking.
I've gotterketchertrain."
Through all this weary waiting
stood as one accurst,
My very soul was sweating,
My mouth was black with thirst,
Still. now my turn was coming,
But thereupon. alas!
A thing of awful horror
Did quickly come to pass.
Up walked an ancient matron.
Attended by crew
w VI piltttlS 1tolil Il louiluilllS hume,
All walking two by two.
And each of these was thirsty
l swooned into a trance.
And some one kindly summoned
The blessed ambulance.
Some circumstances justify
The creed of Might is right"
And he is but a living lie
Who strives to be polite.