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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24
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DODDER IN GLOVER FIELDS:

The presence of dodder in clover hefds Is De-
coming common in sections of Maryland anu
| Pennsylvania and threatens to destroy many VI
! next years clover crops. as well as TO spreau
this pernicious weed widely on farms wnere IL
! was formerly unknown. Unless farmers, whose
crops are infested, take immediate steps to
eradicate the weed, they will meet more serious
trouble in later years.
| Mr.. c. Bosley Littig, of Baltimore, noticed but
short time ago that a clover field on his farm
at Van Bibber, Hartford county. Nd, had become
infested In spots with dodderrkpd Immediately
took the matter up with the D4Rsaii1
Agriculture at Washington. with view
tanning information on the weed and spreading
it among his neighbors who are likewise un1or-
tunate. condensed statement of this informa-
ton is as follows:
"Dodder is a parasite plant which feeds ON
green plants, chiefly the clover plant. Dodder
seed placed in the soil terminate about ike
clover seed, but instead of two green leaves
there appears above the surface very SLENDER
inconspicuous yellow shoot. This shoot swings
and bends until it strikes green plant. Ii no
plant is within reach the dodder Seeding dies
The yellow shoot of dodder twines about the host
plant producing tiny rootlets, which grow 1nto
the tissues of the green plant, drawing out sap.
The host plant, usually clover, robbed of It's
richest sap becomes dWarfed or oles.
"As the dodder plant grows 1t seems to con-
tract and the lower portion of the vine is broken
of. Meanwhile branches are produced, waving
slowly about and attaching themselves to the
nearest green plant. The dodder thus lives on,
dying behind as its support is destroyed ana
reaching out branches to attack new plants.
1.-THE occurrence of dodder in this years clover
crop is believed to be due to the use OF imported
clover seed, there having been little domestic
seed available last spring. The seeds of dodder
are small and round, varying in color from dark
brown to ashy gray. Tho surface of the seed Is
finely roughened and makes the seed look very
much like particles OF clay. Their are no laws
restricting the sale of dodder, and 1t is there
fore necessary for the farmer to carefully ex-
anime clover seed before buying, and under no
circumstances should hesbe tempted to SOW
clover containing the smallest percentage Of
dodder. If he cannot identify the seed he should
take advantage of the Government Seed testing
Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture
at Washington, to which anyone may send
sample of seed for analysis.
"If the clover field is infested only in spots
these spots should be moved distance of yard
beyond and the vines burned. 1t is also well to
hoe or spade infested spots and keep the soil
stirred up for two or three weeks, SO as not to
allow another growth of the plant. When the
entire crop is infested the field should be plow-
ed and turned under before the seeds nave
matured."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Rossville, 18th DISTRIBUTION Evangeli-
cal Sunday school held its annual picnic at
Cape May shore on the 21st instant. 1t was
we'll attended and all had fine time. Among
the visitors were Messrs. Harry Dimling and
G. Ross Mace, the latter the Republican candi-
date for State Senator. The children were given
a generous treat. Rev. Mr.. Eldenberger is
pastor and Mr.. Joseph H. Volz, superintendent.
There are still few more salt-boxes and
wooden mailboxes on the r. F. D. Route No.
l. This route has been established about six
years and the metal boxes are much better and
make better appearance on the public road.
We would like to see few wooden ones re-
placed with the metal boxes, which are ap-
proved by the Postmaster.Ge General.
Poplar Concave, l. D. H., gave ball We'd
nesday night at Grange Hall and everyone en-
joyed the evening in dancing: The Conclave
is building up rapidly in membership.
Mr. Joseph H. Volz will begin his packing
season early next week and will continue until
late in the fall. d.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Brothers Visit the Homestead of Their
Boyhood Days.-Mr. William J. Kenney, OF
Baltimore and his brother, Mr.. David A.
Kenney, of Rossville, Baltimore county, met
Chestnut Ridge to visit the old homestead OF
their boyhood days. They spent the day
roaming about the place (Which Mr.. William
Kenney had not seen in forty-tive years. and
took their lunch at the old dairy and again
drank from the fine spring that had so often
satisfied their thirst in boyhood. At night the
brothers were entertained under the hospitable
roof of Mr.. and Mrs. William Carver, who
were friends and schoolmates of their youth.
Mr.. William Kenney, who is 70 years of age
and a remarkably well preserved man, has
spent nearly his entire life in railroading hav-
ing commenced his career as conductor on
the Northern Central road. During the Civil
War he was in the service of the U. S. Govern
ment and ran trains that supplied Grants
army with provisions, ammunition, &C. be
tells Of many thrilling adventures during that
service, and his recollections of the events that
transpired at the final surrender of Gen. Lee
to Gen. Grant, under the apple tree at Apo
mattox-and Of which memorable event he
was q spectator-are most interesting. Mr..
Kenney was conductor of the train that carried
Grant and members of his staff to meet Lee
on that now famous spot. He says he often
met Gen. Grant and more than once received
orders from him. He says he never saw the
General that he did not have cigar in his
mouth.
Until his recent retirement from active SER
vice Mr.. Kenney was for forty years in the
employ of the B. & o. Railroad Company and
stationed most of the time in Chicago, where
be held a number of responsible positions.
While there he was elected to the Illinois
House of Delegates on the Democratic ticket.
Soon after that he changed his politics because
of Bryan's nomination for President and be
has since been voting the Republican ticket.
. He is now living on Westwood avenue, Balti-
more, where he expects to spend the remainder
OF his days.
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To Develop Large Tract of Suburban

To Develop Large Tract Of Suburban
Property.-The Forest Glen Park Company,
which was incorporated last April to deal IN
lands. etc, has ACQUIRED tract of 141 acres at
Windsor Hills, and, it is reported, will erect
1900 houses thereon. The company was in
corporated by Messrs. Hanson 81. Haines, OF
Philadelphia; William H. West. A. Rozel
Cathcart, Edwin L. Tunis and Henry w.
Williams, who are also the directors. 1t IS
capitalized at 800, 900, divided into 1000 shares
of 500 each.
Plans for the development of the property,
it is understood, have not been completed, but
the houses will be Of suburban effect and built
on sites of suburban size. The land lies to the
north of the tract purchased some time ago
by Mr.. E. L. Tunis, which is now being de-
yeloped
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Electrical Line Through the Counties
A letter from Belair says: IAN important
undertaking which it is hoped will develop
possibilities of improvement Hartford county
is well under way by party OF prominent
Hartford countians. The plan is to bring cleo
tricity into the county, as well as Baltimore
county, by means of overhead wires from the
Susquehanna river at McCalPs Ferry, which
will mean the saving of thousands OF dollars
not only to the users of electricity, but to the
farmer as we'll.
with this end in view the Susquehanna
Pole Line Company of Hartford County has
been incorporated. The incorporates are
Messrs. H. Clay Whiteford, J. Alexis Shriver,
Alexander Bell. o. NJ. Whitaker and Joseph
T. Deckman. The aggregate capital stock is
$4,000. The organization will be managed
by-a board of not less than nor more than IL
directors and the incorpoTators named will be
the directors for the first year.
Under the articles of incorporation the
company has powers Of construction, owning
and operating telephone and telegraph lines
and for the transmission of any business in
which electricity either over or through wires
may be applied to any useful purpose, and
especially to operate and lease pole lines, erect
poles and string wires thereon, and to use the
same for the transmission of electric current
and to deliver the same to customers on such
lines and for the transmission Of current to in
dividual vendors thereof.
ut is understood that the new organization
will construct the Hartford county portion oil
the transmission line from McCalps Ferry to
Baltimore, several routes for which are now in
contemplation"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Tributes. &c.. 10 Cents Per Line
~~->~~~--~-~~~o~~-~ ~~~~~~--~~>-~-"-~~o>|~-~~~
BAKER.-At Aberdeen, Hartford county, on the
18th instant. Emma F., wife Of Mr.. Charles W I.
formerly of Long Green Valley.
GRIFFIN.-At Hampden, Baltimore, August
18th, Susannah Griffin, aged % years, vile OF
the late James Griffin, of Towson.
NEEL.-Near Relsterstown, August 10th, Miss
Rebecca Sappington Neel,aged " years, daugh-
ter of the late Hugh and Mary Neel.
PATTERSON.-Near Emmorton, Hartford coun-
ty, August 18th, Elizabeth Keen.aged 80 years,
wife of Mr.. E. Stanley Patterson.
OGLE.-Suddenly, at Atlantic City, N. J. ,on the
18th instant, George Atkin Ogle. formerly of
Catonsville. in the 66th year of his age.
BURTON.-At Towson, August 18th, Royston
Yellott Herbert, aged months, son OF Clara
and John Burton, Jr.
MERRITT.-Suddenly, at Grange, Baltimore
county. August e. Marjorie Lee, infant daugh-
ter of Alvah r. and Ethel L. Merritt.
WILLIAMS.-In Baltimore, August 21st, On
derwood R., aged 81 years, husband of Mary A.
Williams.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

J. NJ. DARRow, who is connected with the
paper mills at Rhinelander, Wis, claims to
have discovered in a waste product ofthe mills
a preparation which will preserve ice indefi-
nitely. The compound, it is said, can be man.
ufactured at a cost Of At cents for 1000 gallons.
Housekeepers with this preparation on hand
can buy cake of ice, coat it and have no need
to trouble the iceman again all summer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

A WRITER In the North american ReUieW has
something to say about child idleness in con-
trast to child labor. There is much said about
preventing children from working too hard,
but the day seems to have gone by when chill
dren are encouraged to work. All the talk
seems to be in regard to their working too
much, and the fact is that there is just as much
inclination to idleness as there ever was. and q
good many children are being spoiled by the
conditions OF the time, not by working too
much. but by being impressed with sns 5dsE
that there is danger of their doing IT,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

IT Is true that surroundings have much to
do with the conditions and workings Of the
human mind, but happily that mind can be
trained to agree with almost any environment.
A blind man, although deprived of one Of the
greatest blessings known to human being,
may be much happier than another man who
has perfect eyes. AS happiness is state OF
mind which cannot be arti6cially createdT
there is not much use in merely telling people
what is best to be done. You might as well
tell the lazy man to be industrious or the stupid
man to be learned as to advise the natural
grumbler to cease his knocking.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY, TOW.
SON, MD.-IncOrp0rGted 1891.-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
HIGH AND DRY; CHOICE LOCATIONS:
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

County Fair Time.-The frost is not yet
upon the pumpkin, but the tribe is waxing
fat in the field, and by and by their day will
come, for is not the county fair season at hand
What would agricultural Maryland be with
out the annual fairs and the prize pumpkin
Age cannot whittier nor custom stale their in
finite variety. Late fall with its blowing and
sowing, winter with its overhauling and re-
pairing, spring with its multitudinous farm
duties, and summer bringing harvest time
what relaxation is there save those few bliss
full weeks after the grain is stored and before
autumn renews the cycle of the years work
But what magic weeks they arel A carnival
of Joyous reunion, renewal of old acquain-
tances and foundation of new ones, a bit ofturf
fever adding fine zest for the political wise,
who lavish kisses upon the babies of the con-
stituency in the hope that pater will yield
vote in return at election time. The spirit of
the old.fashioned county fair is genial, whole
some, all-pervading. Men may come and
men may CO. but the fair goes on forever, not
least cherished Of our many venerable insti-
tutions.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Timonium Fair Notes.-The main Office
| on the fair grounds is now open daily and will
De until after the fair. Secretary Nussear can
be found at the Second National Bank build
| ing, Towson, on Tuesdays and Fridays from
q A. NJ. to I'm
Don't send articles for exh ibition to the Sec
| retary's office. Send them to the fair grounds
the day before the opening-Monday, Septem-
| Der I'd.
| DR.. A. C. McCurdy, chairman of the recep-
ton committee, will look after the guests of
the society and will be in charge Of the tent
near the main entrance The tent on the hill,
where luncheon is provided for invited guests,
will be looked after by number of ladies'.
Governor Warfield will be at the fair on
Thursday, September 9Th, and will have an
opportunity to shake hands with 20, 900 people
II he wants to.
Entries for the horse show, as well as for
cattle, sheep and swine close next Monday,
August Goth.
1t is said the displsy Of agricultural imple-
ments and machinery will be greater this year
than ever. This will be fine show within
itself.
Gamblers can't site" on the fair grounds
this year-that is if they are known. sharp
watch will be kept for them.
Amusements will be provided in front of the
grand stands every afternoon. Those people
who don't care about racing can entertain
themselves with these.
The fair begins one week from next Tuesday
and you ought to arrange your business affairs
SO as to spend part of every day there.
Just think of it More than 10000 of Balti-
more countys prettiest girls will be at limo
mum during fair week-to say nothing of the
small army of them that will be there from
Baltimore. If this feature don't 'pull' the
boys there it's no use trying to fetch 'em.
The candidates and the politicians will have
their busy day signs out during Timonium
fair week. They'd better get in training now
for the proverbal hand shake.
Tuesday-Busy day Wednesday-Mayor's
day; Thursday-Governor's day; Friday
Ladies' and Chidren's day ;Saturday-Every-
body's day.
The Red Cross tent, in the infield, will be
again in charge of DR.. A. G. McCurdy assisted
by a committee of physicians and surgeons.
The following days have been set apart for
the bands at the fair Tuesday-Sunnybrook
Band. Wednesday-Alert Band of Beleview.
Thursday urgoyne's Military Band. Fri
0ay-Long Green Band. Saturday-Sparrow's
Point Band.
Messrs. John Arthur & Son, of Fork, will
make their usual fine display ofvehicles at the
fair this year and there will also be other at
tractive exhibits in the same department.
Farm machinery and implement exhibitors
will be w. 8. Aumen Co., s. L. Lamberd Co.,
Griffith G. Turner Co., International Harvester,
Vermont Machinery Co., Atlas Engine Co.,
Bickford & Huffman Co., Ontario Drill Co.,
Empire Drill Co., Superior Drill Co., ]. Manns
& Co., J. Bolgiana Co., D. Shocks. F. F. Slow
comb & Co., John Deere Plow Co., Weaver
Manufacturing Company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Purchase of a Farm.-Mr. George Smith,
of Highlandtown, has purchased from Mr.. VIM,
Brown, trustee, farm of 1853 acres. known as
the Brown estate, located at Convention, on the
B. & o. Railroad. There are good improve
engaged in general merchandising at High
landtown, will make his summer home at
Convention,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

R.F. d. Route for Lutherville- Exami-
nation for a Carrier.-The Postofice De-
partment is about to establish Rural Free
Delivery Route at Luthesville, the outlines OF
which have not yet been announced. An ak
animation for carrier for this route will take
place in Baltimore, on Saturday. September
7th, and those who may wish to take it should
apply in person or by letter to Mr.. W.. M.
Heilig. postmaster at Lutherville. for applica,
ton blanks. The applications must be filed
not later than Auguet 28th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

The Importance of Naming Farms.-An
exchange says that more than once we called
attention to the utility of naming the farm in
that so doing attaches to it greater personal
interest. 1t gives il the air of the human and
we have kindlier and more friendly feeling
for it. We are glad to see now and then that
rural papers every place are preaching the same
doctrine we have been proclaiming for many
years. For instance, here is the Schenectady
Gazette exclaiming: 1.-THE custom of naming
farms is gaining ground. There are good,
practical reasons for it, as well as sentimental
ones. title gives place distinction that
the name of its owner never can. Once named
the title stays, no matter how many times the
property changes owners. The country is com
ing into vogue again-to put the matter that
way. While there is still an exodus from the
farms to the cities there is great awakening
OF interestin country life. Most of the modern
conveniences are to be had in the rural dis
tricts. No one thing will add more to the
dignity of the rural sections, or give them
more of touch of the picturesque, than nam
ing their roads and FARMS" So may the good
custom go on forever. Anything that in
creases interest in the farm will induce the
young man to stay on it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Farmer Loses a Foot by Moving Ma
chine.-Mr. John Wiley, farmer near White
Hall, 7th district, met with very serious ac-
cident on the 18th instant. He was cutting
grass with a machine and was sitting on the
Ground in front Of the cutter-bar when the
horses started suddenly and caught his left
foot in the knives, nearly severing the foot.
He was placed on train as soon as possible
and taken to the Maryland General Hospital
in Baltimore, where the foot was amputated.
The unfortunate man is IS years of age.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

MAYBE THE Standard Oil Company will re-
sist payment of tho big fine on the ground
that the Government has no right to accept
tainted money
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Upper Falls, 18th District.-Mrs.N N. Javins
and daughter, OF Washington, D. G., are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson, of this place.
Mr.. VIM. C. Vogts led the Epworth League
OF Salem NJ E. Church last Sunday night.
The topic was Goods care for the young"
Mrs. Carrie Ely and daughters, of Balti-
more, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James H.
Burton.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Salem Church
will hold lawn fete at the home of Mrs.
Joshua Hammond. on Wednesday evening,
August 2Sth. Public cordially invited.
Mrs. ]. Healey of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs, II. G. Demos. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Will Extend His Business.-Mr. Charles
E. Fendall, OF the County Clerks office, who
has met with such success in introducing bis
new strawberry Qhe FendalD finds that he
must have more room for the production OF
this and other plants and small fruits. To
this end be has purchased from Mr.. William
P. Cole. agent, ct acres of unimproved land on
West Chesapeake avenue, Towson, and will
prepare it for the purposes for which he designs
Il. Mr.. Fendall is an expert in the production
of plants and small fruits and no doubt his
venture will in time yield him handsome
return. The land purchased is well adapted
for the purpose.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Driving Accident.-While Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh P. Price, Mrs. Robert M. Taylor and Mr..
John Grason, Jr., were returning from the
Manor tournmant in a two-horse carriage late
on Thursday night, they had very disagree
able experience. They met u six mule team on
the road and Mr.. Price, who was driving,
pulled to the side OF the road to pass it when
the wheels slipped down bank and upset the
carriage throwing the occupants out. All es-
capped injury except Mrs. Taylor, who had one
of her ankles badly sprained. They came ON
to Towson and Mrs. Taylor received attention
from DR.. r. @. Massenburg.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

Fullerton, 18th DESTRUCTION Tuesday
evening, Goth instant 1.-The Orchards" the
pretty home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Clifton Nc
Cormick, was the scene OF very enjoyable
event. it being the 7th birthday of Miss Mamie
Walters. On the lawn, seated under bower
of palms and potted plants, was the orchestra
which furnished music for the occasion. Japa-
nese lanterns were hung around the porches and
lawn, adding to the pleasing effect of the sur
roundings. Miss Walters received her friends
and congratulations in the reception hall which
was tastefully decorated. She was assisted by
Miss Lillian Mccormick and Miss Rose Hede-
man, of Baltimore Amusing games were in
dulged in and repast was served att late hour.
Among those present were Misses Stella and
Elsie Lewis, Bessie Biddison, of Baltimore
Edith Lewis, of Philadelphia, and Messrs.
Harry s. Alt, Wilbur Erdman, Warren Sey-
mour, Leon Councilman, Gusse Fritz Bernard
Seitz, Albert Stern, Mr.. Alex. Mccormick,
Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Read, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
H. Mccormick, Mr.. and Mrs. William Frank
and Mr.. William Councilman. Many hand
some presents were received. g.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

owns to the Middle of the Road--A
deed has been recorded in the County Clerk s
Office here by which Mrs. Carrie V. Dubreuil
grants to the Baltimore County Water and
main on the south side of Lake avenue in front
of her property, which extends from the Mary
land and Pennsylvania railroad tracks to Ro-
land avenue. A nominal consideration of 81
is named in the deed. The water main along
Lake avenue is part of the line of pipes
which is to carry water from the Patapsco
river to the eastern section of this county.
Several months ago the water company
started to lay pipe in front of Mrs Dubreuil's
property without securing right of way, and
she obtained an Injunction from the Circuit
Court restraining the company from doing SO,
on the ground that she owned half of the bed
of the avenue. The case was taken to the
Court of Appeals, which decided in her favor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24

These Boys Had High Old Time.-Messrs.
J. Firman Dey and George w. Turner, resi-
dents of the 1000 block York road. gave S5 boys
an outing at Bear Creek on Tuesday. The
boys belong to the York road neighoorhood
and range in ages from to Is. The trip to
Bear creek was made in one of Kinner's buses,
drawn by eight horses and the entire day was
spent at the shore.