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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-01-12
oAroNsv1LLE NATIONAL BANK

Pfesident-Dr. @. G. w. MacGill.
Vice-P residents-V. g. Bloede and John F..
Sippel.
Cashier-Arthur @. Montell.
Directors-Dr. Charles g. w. MacGill, VIM.
B. Wilson, Edwin ]. Farber, Victor G. Bloede,
David e. Evans. Daniel A. Leonard, George J.
Hafer, John f. Sippel, L. A. Poehlman, Jacob
Ham, Jr., and Arthur @. Montell.
Atta<ney-Edwin ]. Farber.
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A Movement to Secure Foreign Farm
Labor-On Monday last Governor Wariield
received a letter from the farmers clubs Of
Montgomery county asking him to direct the
State Bureau of Immigration to import Euro
pean laborers to be used on Maryland farms.
The Governor sent at once for Superintendent
Turpin, of the bureau, and referred the COM
munication to him. Mr.. Turpin said he
would take the subject up at once and carry
out vigorously the recommendation. The
letter is as follows:
I'VE, the undersigned committee represent
ing the farmers clubs of Montgomery county,
after having carefully considered the subject
of farm labor at joint meeting Of our organi-
cation, have come to the belief that the pros
perity of the farmers of Maryland upon whom
the prosperity of the State so largely depends, is
endangered by the great scarcity of satisfactory
help that this scarcity is becoming more
serious year by year in all the rural districts.
partly because of the unexcelled prosperity and
demand for labor in all commercial centers,
and partly because of imperfect immigration
laws, and that unless something is done in the
ton of the farmers the whole State will suffer
in population, as well as prosperity.
1--WE respectfully call to your attention the
action of the State Government of South
Carolina, by which that State is importing
numbers of very desirable and thrifty Euro
peans-to its great benefit, and also to a recent
decision Of Mr.. Straus, Secretary Of Commerce
and Labor, declaring the importation of aliens
in the manner followed by South Carolina is
not a violation of the immigration laws of the
United States.
Therefore we respectfully petition that you
direct that the State Bureau of immigration
import European laborers in reasonable mum.
bers to meet the great demand that exists
throughout Maryland"
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CHIEF JUDGE l. Thomas Jones, of the Fifth
Judicial District of Maryland, who was attack
ed with pneumonia on the Both of December.
died at his home at Lawyers Hill Howard
county, on Thursday night. His son, Mr..
Charles g. Jones, is very i'll with the same
disease and no hope is entertained for his re-
coverv
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Court Decides Against the B. & O.
I'm the Circuit Court here on Satur-
day last Judge Duncan rendered decision
denying the right of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company under its charter, to build
the proposed cutoff connecting its main line
with its Philadelphia branch. The decision is
q victory for Mr.. John Waters who filed the
suit against the railroad, and incidentally for
all the property-owners through whose terri
tory the proposed cutoff was designed to go.
The question of the constitutionalty of the
act passed by the last Legislature creating a
prohibited area in Baltimore county through
which steam railroads could not pass, with GER
tain exceptions, and which act was designed
to prevent the building of the proposed cutoff,
is not passed upon.
Judge Duncan decides that the proposed
branch railroad designed to be built from
Gorsuch, on the main line of the B. q. 0. in
Carroll county. to point on the Philadelphia
division near Sewell, in Hartford county, is not
lateral railroad under the terms OF the Balti-
more and Ohio charter, and therefore it has no
right to build such q line.
This proposed cutoff was to pass through
Pikesville and Sherwood and cross the York
turnpike just north of Towson. The railroad
company has taken the case to the Court oil
Appeals.
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Jacksonville and sunnybrooe, 10th Dis.
tr1cf-We are now fairly launched on the
New Year and the prospects for the continued
prosperity and happiness of our people con-
tinue most gratifying. Some have had their
troubles and sorrows in the past, but they
may be brighter for them. Thus far in 1907
the railroads have been making an unenviable
record and IL would seem that more care and
watchfulness is necessary with their employees
to the end that less slaughter may occur
The farmers rejoiced that the prospects were
good for an ice supply but the sudden change
to warmth in January has almost dispelled the
hopes of those who had not yet secured any.
Instead Of cutting ice now they have their
plows running and thus their spring work will
be advanced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bridenbock. who were recent
" married, spent part of the holidays with
the brides father, Mr.. Koerner, of Jacksonville,
and while there the young men Of the neigh
borhood rendered them serenade that made
things lively for q time, Mr.. Thomas Burk's
clarionet contributing very much to the musi-
cal part Of the program. Mr.. George Burk
made q suitable speech and spoke in highly
complimentary terms of the bride. whose
friends in the community did not like to give
her up.
Mrs. J. Perry Carroll has been sick at her
home in Jacksonville.
A few evenings ago Mrs. Joshua M. King,
of Sunnybrook, was given a very pleasant
surprise party by number of her friends in
honor Of her birthday. A bountifulsupply of
refreshments was dispensed and Mrs. King
was the recipient of q number of pretty and
useful presents.
Miss Minnie Smith, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Smith, of Sunny brook, who had
been visiting relatives on North Patterson
Park avenue. Baltimore, has returned to her
home.
Miss Clara Meisner, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Meisner, of Sunnybrook, who
had been spending some time with relatives in
Baltimore, has returned.
The Young Peoples Christian Endeavor of
Chestnut Grove Church was led last Sunday
night by Miss Eleanor Green, who had care
fully prepared subject and acquitted herself
admirably. The pastor, Rev. w. L. Schmal-
horst, and the president. DR.. John s. Green,
were among those present. The occasion was
conservation night and Miss Ray Brown called
the roll Of honor, to which there were num-
Der of responses. M.
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Circuit Court.-The December term Of the
Circuit Court was resumed on Monday and the
following disposals made:
Meredith's Ford and Jarrettsville Turnpike
Company vs.. Mayor and City Council, and
Richter vs. Schroeder, Schroeder vs.. Richter
and Bowman vs.. Painter, settled.
Merryman VS.. Bange settled with judgment
for defendant for 5000.
Dyser VS.. Miller, Cosgrove vs.. Western
Maryland Railroad Company, ]. f. Bailey
Company vs.. Zouck. Owings vs.. County
Commissioners of Baltimore county and Will
helm vs.. Ebaugh, continued.
Matthews vs. Mayor and City Council OF
Baltimore. removed.
Teal & Walker VS.. Frank P. Levin; verdict
for defendant
Abbott VS.. Plant; continued.
Pennsylvania Electric Company vs.. Mary
land Silk Mills of Baltimore; settled.
Richardson vs.. Sisson continued.
Bunker VS.. Sisson; continued.
Younger vs.. United Railways and Electric
Company; continued.
Clark vs. Electric Park and Exhibition Com.
pany continued.
William r. Ennis VS.. Highways Commits
sion of Baltimore county; on trial.
The New Trolley Lincoln Saturday last
q deed was placed on record in the County
Clerk 8 Office here from Mrs. Helen NJ. Ridgely,
widow Of Howard Ridgely. to the Maryland
Electric Railways Company conveying the
rieht OF wav through her property from the
York turnpike into Lutherville.
This right of way is for the line to be built
from ToWson to Timonium. The sum paid to
Mrs Rideelv is 81 900. After passing through
Mrs. Rideely's property the line will go down
| Morris avenue to the station at Lutherville, on
/ the Northern Central Railway, and then paral-
| lei the tracks of that road passing in front Of
| Hon. J. Fred. G. Talbotps home, to Timonium.
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Rayville. 9Th District.-The weather, since
the advent of the New Year, has been so mild
that many housewives are thinking of garden
making. 1t is an old saying nothing pays
better than the weather." and we may expect
Old Boreas to visit us in all his fury before
spring sets in.
The farmers of this section have arranged to
hold an all-day meeting in the town hall on
Thursday, 18th instant. This bids fair to be
very interesting occasion as prominentspeaker
that confronts US today is. how to make farm
ing pay. The scarcity of hired help must tend
to cause the tillers of the soil to concentrate
their. energies upon raising larger crops on
smaller areas-t0 make two blades OF grass
grow where one grew before. The day Of ram
dom farming is past. Every facility is now
offered to the farmer, not only in the prepare.
ton of the bed, the adaptation of the soil
to the various kinds of crops, but in the saving
of the same. Farming is the most lndepen-
dent occupation in which one can engage, and
yet, to be successful, one must possess wider
range of thought than that possessed by the
professional man. Our agricultural colleges
are bringing this occupation to the forefront
and the thought that the dull or phlegmatic
boy will do for the farm, and that the bright
and active boy is suited for law, medicine or
the ministry, etc., is no longer entertained BY
the parent. There is more science in scientific
farming than in any other occupation in which
anyone can engage. Therefore, we advise
parents to take advantage of the opportunities
offered to fit their sons for this most honorable
occupation and thus keep them from focking
to the cities where, in many instances, the
temptations are so great that they cannot resist
and thus a noble life is ruined. 7t
Eli Wilson, son of Mr.. John 7. Wilson, who
lives near Walkers Switch was buried at Pine
Grove Church on the 4th instant. He was in
his 44th year and had been an invalid from
youth.
'1er's Mill, has been quarantined by the sanitary
officer of this district. Last Sunday a child
two years of age died of diphtheria and nearly
the whole family are suffering from the disease.
An epidemic ofmeasles has broken out among
the school children, which has very much
affected the average attendance in the school.
MIR. Charles S6aeffer was buried at Stiltz
Church last Sunday morning, Rev. F. B. EN-
enheiser officiating. He was 81 years old and
died from the infirmities of age. s.
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Long Green, 18th District.-Two of this
districts oldest citizens passed away this week
Mr.. J. Glenn McComas, a retired farmer, and
DR.. A. s. Baldwin, for nearly half century
an active practicing physician. Both leave
families.
Mr. Joseph Miller, of this place, is sick with
grip and under the care of DIR. John s. Green.
There is great deal of sickness in the COM
munity caused, it is thought, by the sudden
changes in the weather.
Mr.. Harry Bowers, who was seriously hurt
some time ago by the kick of a mule. is again
suffering from the wound. He is the tenant
on Mr. Thomas Peerce's Springfield Farm.
Mrs. Dennis Carter, of this place, who has
been sick, is convalescing.
Miss Edith Riley, of Cumberland, Md,
spent some time here during the holidays with
her sister, Mrs. John E. Slade.
Mr. and Mrs. George 81. Schmidt, of this
place. pleasantly entertained some of their
friends and neighbors on Thursday night Of
last week.
Mrs. r. L. Piersol and two children have
been visiting the Misses Morgan. of this place.
On Tuesday an electrical storm passed over
this section-something very unusual for JAM
uary.
Some of the county roads of this neighbor-
hood are very bad in places. M.
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70 CREDITORS.

NYOTICE To ChEDAAOhS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county. letters of administration on
JANE e. KIDD,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof.
to the subscriber.
On or before the @4th day Of June, 1907;
They NAV otherwise by law be excluded from
an benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
menf Given under my hand this 10Th Ciav Of
December. 1906. CHARLES s. KIDD.
Dec. 22-ltf1 Administrator.
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Doo Does q Blood Curdling Stunt.-A
fine bird dog belonging to Mr.. Thomas ..
Wade, Of the 18th district. had a remarkable
experience last Sunday on the B. q O. Rail-
road. near Mount Winans. He was walking
between the rails on the eastbound track when
an express engine drawing eight coaches, bore ore
whistle repeatedly, but the dog remained on
the track. When the train was a short dis
tance OF he lay down in the middle of the
rails. A number Of persons who saw the
occurrence expected to see the dog killed. The
engine and first coach had passed over MIN
dog arose and attempted to leap from under
the cars. Finding thatimpossible he lay down
until the last coach had passed over when he
arose. and after q few moments Of vigorous
barking, ran after the train. Persons witness
ing the occurrence pronounced it to be one OF
the most peculiar they had ever seen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-01-12

A Prosperous Association Elects ON
cers.-At the annual stockholders meeting of
Govane Permanent Building Association of
the following Officers and directors were elected:
President, George G. Goldman vice president,
: Jacob H. Aull secretary, j. E. Lloyd: treas
urer, Herman Everding; counsel, Madison e.
Lloyd. These officers, with NJ. Pisani, Andrew
Anderson, Emil Funk, Dr. e. M. Duncan, &.
P. Shepherd and James R. Lumley Jr. con-
stitute the board of directors
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-01-12

SAN Francisco treated itself to comic New
Years procession. It will take more than
earthquakes and CONGREGATIONS to discourage
the American sense of humor.
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Loreley, 18th District.-The entertainment
given few evenings ago by the Sunday school
of Loreley NJ. e. Church South, proved very
successful and enjoyable affair. The children
performed their respective parts in a very
commendable manner that reflected much
credit upon the officers of the school, who were
highly complimented by many of those who
attended. Santa Claus was liberal with his
gifts to the children and the pastor, Rev.
Charles NJ. belong, was not forgotten. He
received fine lap robe from the Ladies' Aid
Society. The interior of the church was hand
somely trimmed and it was said the decorations
were the most elaborate aud tasteful of any in
the district during the holidays. More than
200 yards of festooning was used in the trim
ming.
This school is in fine condition, due largely
to the faithful work of the superintendent, Mr..
John Bachtel, and his active corps of teachers.
They hope to make an excellent showing this
year. The sessions of the school are held every
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, followed by
preaching at 8 by Rev. Charles M. belong.
On Sunday next. January 18th, there will be
preaching at Robinson's Hall, Convention, at 8
p. NJ, and every two weeks thereafter at the
same hour by Rev. @. M. belong.
The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society
of Loreley Church will be held Wednesday
evening" January Both, at the home of Mrs.
Leonard Knight, at Bradshaw.
Miss Carrie Gambrill, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. L. W. Brown. Miss Mary
Brown, of Chestertown, Nd, has also been q
guest of Mrs. Brown. 80
Miss Phoebe James is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Charles Francis. yEl
Miss Hazel Ceilings, of Philadelphia, spent
a week visiting relatives and friends in this
neighborhood. She is great granddaughter
of Mrs. Rachel A. Candles. of Baltimore, for
many years resident of this district. *.
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CTRAY STEER,

CTRAY STEER.
Came to the premises of the subscriber, I113J
near Glencoe. 9Th district, early in De- -
cember, ONE STEER. Owner can have same
by paying cogt Of keep, advertising, &c.
Dec. Ss-stl T. 7. GoRsUCHs
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Damage Suits Instituted Messrs. Noah
E., James p and T. Scott Offutt attorneys for
Mr.. Christian Sauter, I'd district farmer, have
instituted suit in the Circuit Court here against
Mr.. Frederick Stirn. farmer in the same
neighborhood, claiming $1,000 damages for al
legged false arrest and imprisonment. The
declaration states that Mr. Stirn caused Mr..
Sauter to be arrested last October on a charge
of working on Sunday. After hearing before
q justice of the peace he was held for the action
of the grand jury. which took no action in the
case, and the charge against him was after
ward dismissed.
Messrs. Findlay. Mackenzie & Findlay, at
torneys for Mr. Benjamin M. Dubois and
others. has filed suit against the Northern
Central Railway Company for $40, 900 damages
for the destruction of their house caused, it is
alleged, by sparks from a passing freight en-
CINE. The Dubois home was located just
south of Ruxton Station, close TO the tracks,
and was totally destroyed by fire last Novem-
Der. A second count in the declaration in
cludes the furniture in the house, which was
also burned.
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sEcoRD NATIONAL BANK OF TowsoN.

:
President-Thomas w. Offutt.
First Vice President-Elmer ]. Cook.
Second Vice. President Harrison Rider.
Cashier-Thomas ]. Meads.
BOok.keeper-deorge Hoff.
Directors-Thomas w. Offutt, E. ]. Cook,
Harrison Rider, w. Bernard Duke, Robert H.
Wright, Allen Stevenson, John |. Yellott,
Stuart Kearney, William A. Lee, Charles II.
Knox, George G. Morrison and w. Gill Smith.
Mr.. Smith was elected secretary of the board,
q position that has no salary attached to it.
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Randailstown, I'd District.--On New
Years eve good deal of excitement was caused
here by some young men firing guns loaded
heavily with powder and shot and themselves
loaded with something else. While Mr.. Adam
Klohr was walking along the public road he
was shot and painfully, but not seriously,
wounded by one of these rosterers. They
claimed the shooting was an accident and upon
this ground they were not prosecuted.
family reunion was held on New Years
day at the home of Mr.. William Newman, his
children and grandchildren being present.
Among the number were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Snyder, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Snyder and many others of the
same name, they being, as the saying goes, too
numerous to MENTION"
Some of our farmers are already beginning
to look around for seed potatoes. They had
better wait a little longer for they know not
what February and March has in store.
Randallstown Hall has been treated to q
fresh coat of paint and its appearance has
thereby been measurably enhanced. Mr..
Edward Spealman did the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. John Black have returned
from a trip to Wilmington, Del.
Our deputy game warden is always watch
full and doing his best to see that people keep
their dogs up and thus comply with the law,
which is a good one and should be observed.
During the month of December. 1906, our
rural carrier delivered 9,978 pieces of mail and
collected 1,815 pieces, makingthe total handled
for the month IL, 793 pieces. And to the pa
irons of his route he extends many thanks for
theIgifts received in the past two weeks. These
were sweet to the palate and very comforting to
the pocketbook. May good health and pros
perity attend them all is his earnest wish.
Mrs. George Carr and daughter, of Baltimore,
are spending week with Mrs. William Har-
vey, of this place.
Randallstown Building Association No. 1
has declared an annual dividend Of Al per cent.
A barber shop has been opened here by John
Keck, who prides himself on his sharp razors
and neatness. u.
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day the Highways Commission denied the ap
plication of the Denmore Park Water, Light
and Heating Company to extend its mains on
Belvidere and other avenues in the Sd district
The franchise was refused on the ground that
the company did not have an adequate water
supply to extend its service. The granting OF
ed that the franchise was wanted in reality for
the Baltimore County Electric Light and Water
Company. Those opposing the franchise were
represented by Messrs. o. f. Hershey, John l.
Yellott, John s. Ensor and T. Scott Offutt.
The water company was represented by Messrs.
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4 Narrow Escape in Driving Accident
The family Of Mr.. Gustav T. Dalcour, who
resided on the Baltimore county side Of the
Patapsco, near Ellicott City, narrowly escaped
day evening They had just driven down ths
avenue from the dwelling and when they
turned into the public road an automobile
came speeding along. The horse became un.
manageable and dashed over thesteep embank
ment, upsetting the carriage, which rolled
down the hill a distance of about 100 feet
the ladies they escaped serious injuries. The
horse broke loose from the vehicle when it
Aturned over.
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Timonium Fair Of1cers-At a meeting of
the board of managers of the Maryland State
Fair and Agricultural Society of Baltimore
County, held on Saturday last at the Hotel
Rennert in Baltimore, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Observation-Disclosures Mccormick.
Vice President-Duane II. Rice.
Secretary-James S. Nussear.
Race SeCretary-John +. Anderson.
Treasurer-James ?. Reese.
The following standing committees. alpoin-
ted by the president, will have charge of the
1907 fair, which will be held at Timoninm on
September Sd, 4th. 9Th, 9th and 7th:
Grounds and lmprovements-E. Cuttings
Merryman, James s. Nnssear and Allen Ste
venson.
Track-W. Stewart Diffenderffer, Il. Cuttings
Merryman and Duane II. Rice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mccormick, G. Albert
Mays and Duane H. Rice.
Rules and Observation-Disclosures McCor-
mick, Charles e. Burton and DR.. A. c. Nc
Curdy.
Premium List-Duane H. Rice, i. Cuttings
Merryman and James s. Nussear.
Exhibts-Asa B. Gardiner. Jr., DR.. A. G.
McOurdy and james s. Nussear.
Reception-Dr. A. G. McCurdy, Edward A.
Cockey and W. Stewart Diffenderffer
Privileges-Alexander Mccormick, James
p. Reese and James s. Nnssear.
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Independent Council Daughters Of Anserica, Of
Hanitton.-C ouncilor-Mrs. Lettie Shannon !;
Associate Councilor-Mrs. Sadie Bull; Vice.
Councilor-Mrs. Sally Christian; Associate
Vice. Councilor-Mrs. Mary Ehrhardt; Junior
Past Conncilor-Mrs. Sally Tames; Associate
Junior Past Councilor-Mrs. Steelberg; Inside
Hentinel-Mrs. Stella Anderson Outside SEN
tinel-Mrs. Sophia Neidhardt; Recording Sec
retary-Mrs. Anna G.. Darling; Assistant Re-
cording secretary-Miss Susie Darling; FL
Treasurer-Mrs. Allie Burton Representative
to State Council-Mrs. Jennie Lehman Al
ternate-Mrs. Allie Burton; Representatives
to Funeral Board-Mrs. Anna G. Darling and
Mrs. Sally Tames; Trustees-M essrs. John M.
Lamley, Sam'l. Nicoll and Mn. Mary Ehrhardt.
Marble Lodge, 1. o. o. f., Cockeysville -Noble
Granddaughter w. Clark; Vice. Noble Grand
Clinton E. Eckert; Recording SecretarycWil-
liam T. Griffith Permanent Secretary George
r. Kenney; Treasurer-Charles @. Hoffman I;
Chaplain-Adam Kramer; Past Grand sl Repre-
William H Story, Thomas Z. Frantz and
William T. Griffith.