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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

White Hall, N. G. K. R.-A regular meet
ing of the White Hall Farmers Club and Inn
provement Association was held last Saturday
evening Mr.. John F. Wiley, in the absence
of the president, presided. Mr.. W: w. Crosby,
chief engineer of Maryland Geological Survey,
made an address. He said that the Commission
at the outset had met with opposition in the
matter OF building roads under the law. but
that since the people had seen and used the
roads they were satisfied and were asking for
more of such roads, He spoke of the commits
sioners of the various counties and said they
were giving every assistance to permanent
road building. He said that the demand for
roads was much in excess of the amount of
money at the command ofthe Highways Com
mission and the County Commissioners, and
that every effort was being made to satisfy
these demands by building roads where most
needed. He reported that the Hartford County
Commissioners have arranged to build road
from Black Horse to the Baltimore county
line and suggested that by continuing the
White Hall road to meet the Hartford county
road the community east of White Hall would
then have stretch of State road for distance
of about four or five miles.
dwelling on the farm of Mr.. A. s. B. AL
mony, at this place, was destroyed by lire on
Friday evening" October 18th. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by defective aue.
The building was in good condition, although
about 100 years DID, and was located in the
center of the other farm buildings. Itrequired
hard work on the part of the neighbors to pre-
vent the fire spreading to the other buildings.
The loss is partially covered by insurance.
Mr.. J. G. Burns, aged about 81 years, died at
his home here on Tuesday, of typhoid fever.
He had been sick about two weeks. He was
employed by the Northern Central Railroad
Company as a telegraph operator. His father,
Mr.. John T. Burns, and his brother'ln- law,
Mr.. Eli w. Talbot are also sick with the
fever. D.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Chase, 18th Observation-Disclosures ser.
vices were held at the Church of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel. at Middle River, on Sunday
last, at which AZ persons were confirmed The
venerable and much-beloved Bishop A. A.
Curtis, of Baltimore, presided, assisted by Rev.
Anthony Vieban, of st. Mary's and Rev.
Francis P. Flanagan, pastor of the church.
Among those confirmed were Mr.. Chas. Kline,
his son and daughter Lawrence and Genevieve,
Mr.. George Myers, Mr.. John Messenger and
Mr. William Winkler.
On the 18th instant the Sunday school board
of Ebenezer Church met at the home Of Mrs.
]. W. League, the membership being well
represented. Many suggestions relative to pro-
erosion in the work were offered and discuss
ed, but definite action as to their adoption de-
ferred. The Sunday school is in excellent con-
dition under the efficient management of Mr..
Richard A. Vincent, superintendent, assisted
by an able corps of officers and teachers.
On Monday sad accident occurred here
when the little son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hartnick was severely burned. He was playing
about the fire when in some way his clothing
caught and when rescued by his mother be
was mass of flames. The doctor was promptly
summoned and pronounced his injuries as
nothing serious, though painful. The little
fellow is very patient and brave and we hope
he may soon recover.
The spirit of progression has reached Chase
at last and a number of new houses are being
erected and others reprinted. Mr.. Ulrich has
about completed new dwelling Mr.. William
Rollins and Mr.. Clinton Porter have moved
into their houses, recently erected, and at pres
ent our enterprising contractor, Mr.. James
Asher, is busy building house for Mr.. Frank
Asher, with several others about to be begun.
'Trixy," the pet fox that belonged to
Clarence Earle, escaped and was caught at his
old UNDERSTANDING the neighboring henroosts.
He was Immediately dispatched by the owners
of the said roosts and now his cunning tricks
and shrill little bark will amuse us no more.
Mrs. Rebecca Porter has returned to her
home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Milford
Carr of Aberdeen.
Miss Bessie Fowler is visiting relatives in
Wilmington, Del. Il.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
sALrs ApvERTIsED IN 1.-THE UNION"


Monday, October rs. by William Shepard Bryan.
Jr., executor. on Woodhome avenue, near
pikeavflle all the valuable personal effects
Of the late Mrs Sadie G. Councilman.
Monday, October Is, by T. Bayard Williams, re-
ceiver, at Fifth ave. and Monument road,
Patapsco Neck, horses, mules, COWS, hogs,
farm implements, wagons, etc.
Wednesday. October 30, by FREDERICK CrOWuer,
Jr. on Hamilton avenue near the Hartford
road, horses, mules, cattle, hogs farm I'M
plements. wagons, dairy OUTFIT, nay, straw,
fodder household effects, etc.
Thursday, October 81, by Sheriff Elliott, on the
Windsor Farm Duany's Valley, STOCK, WaR-
Ons. farm implements. etc.
Monday, November 4. by Harry X. Mann, attor-
ney. ETC.. on the premises, leasehold proper
ty on E. Baltimore ST., Highlandtown.
Monday, November 4, by Z. z. Hennignausen;;
attorney, ETC.. on the premises. leasehold
property on E. Pratt street, HighlandtoWn.
Wednesday. November g. by Samuel g; Crocker.
on the Dover road, near Carroll Cnapei,
throroughbred and work horses. mules.coWs,
and heifers, farm implements, wagons, etc.
Wednesday, November 9. by OSBORNE l. eil,otg.
trustee, at the Court House door, dwelling
and business stand at Perry Hall, 18th dist.
Thursday, November 7, by John 8. Ensor and e.
W. Herman, trustees. on the premises.
farm of rs acres. near Belfast, eth district,
Monday, November II. by Fred. Dickman,ln me
18th district, on Fifth avenue, opposite Oil-
ver's shoeing forge, work horses, hogs, pour
try, farm implements, hay. corn, etc:
Tuesday, November IL, by Elmer 4. HAZE, as
Sunshine avenue near Fork 18th district.
Thursday, November IA. by ID. g. Mcintosh ana
Edward N. Rich trustees, on the premises,
the property known as W0OdnOme farms
near Pikesville, divided into number OF
parcels.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Roslyn, w. NJ R. Rat last politics has
walked up in this locality and the voters gener-
ally are being urged to turn out on election day
and perform their duty as good American
citizens.
People in this section of the county have
again apparently settled down to work after
being on the go for some days enjoying the
various entertainments provided by Old-Hom
Week.
Miss Mary Brady has returned after spend
ing some time in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Morris Ward and daughter, who had
been visiting relatives in Baltimore, have re-
turned.
A mule team passed up the Liberty road a
few days ago, and as the driver was asleep in
the wagon the long-eared fellows did not care to
be held up by the closed toll-gate so they at
tempted to pass under it,. The result was that
there was general smash. The gate has been
replaced by a new one that is guaranteed to
stop all corners.
Cider will be plentiful next winter, judging
from the quantities of apples that are being
hauled to the mill. Nearly every body appears
DESTROYS of laying in a supply.
There is still some corn standing in the fields.
Plenty of that already cut was rather green.
Some farmers have not yet dug their potatoes.
This is unusually late to have such work I'M
finished and the ground may become frozen
before some of them get this work done.
notice that the Democratic organ at Tow
son claims 1000 majority in Baltimore county.
This sounds real funny to person who knows
some little about the real situation. BLOW
ing'' is one thing and votes another. He who
laughs last laughs best. u.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Arcadia, 4th District.--Pleasant Hill
Council, No. 20, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will place
flag on Woodensburg school house, on Satur-
day afternoon, October Goth, at 2.30 O'Clock.
Prominent speakers will be present to deliver
patriotic addresses.
The church at this place is undergoing ex-
tensive repairs and memorial windows are
being placed in it. The interior and exterior
will receive a coat of paint. Messrs. Albaugh
& Murray, of Hampstead, are doing the
painting.
There is still some corn not cut. Help is
very scarce and wages $3.50 day. good
yield of corn is expected.
Mr.. Clyde Cullison is employed as clerk for
Mr.. L. G. Caltrider, merchant, at this place.
Mr. John Martin, ST., is visiting relatives
and friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Wesley Cullison has picked nearly 300
bushels of apples this season. N.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

This year the area in Kansas in alfalfa is 49,
900 acres, an increase of over 20 per cent. over
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Fifteen carloads of apples and pears, worth
$4,000, were sent from Grand Junction, COL,
East lately.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Greenwood, 18th District.-The quarterly
conference of Long Green Circuit will be held
at Fork Church, on Monday, November 18th,
at 10A. NJ. Preaching at Wilson's on Sunday,
November 10th, by Rev. DR.. Mcdowell, pre-
siding elder.
The appointments for Sunday, October 9th,
are as follows: Union Chapel. at II A. NJ.
Wilson'S 8 P. M. preaching by the pastor,
Rev. M. L. Beall. Revival services at Waugh,
at8P.M.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Waugh Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. Greenbury
Pearce, on Wednesday night. October Both. A
full attendanceis requested. The annual bazaar
and oyster supper of the society will be held at
Glenarm Hall, Friday and Saturday evenings,
October 25th and 18th. Proceeds will be APP
piled to the erection of shedding at the church.
Mrs. Edward Roberts, who has been sick for
some time, is improving under the care of DR..
John s. Green.
Mrs. Wesley Isennock, of Notch Cliff, who
has been indisposed for some days, is better.
Mr.. Frank x. Hooper, who had a leg broken
in an automobile accident several weeks ago
and was at hospital in Baltimore, has re-
turned to his home at Glenarm. J.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

1t took "A men S5 days to count the Ss67 1885, 1885,,
26 in the New York Sub-treasury. The cash bal
anced to a cent.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Injunction to Stop a Sale.-On Wednes-
day, in the Circuit Court here, an injunction
was issued against Mr.. T. Bayard Williams,
receiver for George Jacob Bell, of Patapsco
Neck, restraining him from selling the per-
was issued upon petition filed by Paul r.
Buttner, through Messrs. W. Gill Smith and
William s. Keech attorneys, in which it is al
legged that the property taken by Mr.. Williams
as receiver belongs to Mr.. Buttner and not to
a week ago Mr.. Williams was appointed re-
ceiver for Mr.. Bell upon the petition of Mr..
Harry P. Hopkins, an alleged creditor to the
amount of about 500.
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ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Four minutes and 2sK seconds is mans record
for staying under water.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Walters.-Mr. Frederick B. Walters, who
conducted large general store at Walters, on
the Eastern avenue road, 10Th district, died on
the 18th inst. at Harlem Lodge Catonsville
where he was patient under treatment for
Bright's disease. He also suffered from a
the death of his brother and business partner,
Mr.. William H. Walters. Mr.. Walters is sur
vived by sister and brother who reside in
PHILADELPHIA.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

THE REPUBLICANS of Baltimore county have
ticket composed ofreputable citizens and they
should vote it solid on the 9th of November.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

An elephant works from the age of IL to ".
He can haul Is tons, lift half ton and carry
three tons on his back.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Rossville, 18th DIstrict.-The members
of the Church of the Holy Comforter held a
literary entertainment on the 22d inst, and
the committee returns thanks to the people
for their generous patronage.
MIR. George T. Solomon has purchased q
gasoline engine to grind grain, cut feed and
saw wood. He has finished sowing wheat and
has most of his corn harvested, which shows
that he has the right idea, as getting ones
wheat in early pays well in the yield of grain.
The politicians are working over time now.
The weather is cold but they don't mind talk
ing for couple of hours on a stretch.
Old Home week did not confne itself to the
city alone but spread into the country and
many of the people spent the week. or part of
it, in Baltimore reviewing the fine parades and
beautiful Examinations, which were superior
to anything ever seen in the city before.
Mr.. Fred. B. Walters, we'll known bust
ness man of this community, died at Harlem
Lodge, Catonsville on the 18th inst. He was
a son of the late George F. Walters and is sur
vived by one sister and one brother. He was
in his AID year. Interment in Baltimore
Cemetery on the Goth inst. D.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Nace.-Mr. John Mace, of Davisville, died
suddenly on Sunday last from the effects Of a
stroke of paralysis. He was attacked while
walking along the road and was assisted to his
home BY Mr.. Waltham Davis and others. Mr..
Mace who wasl70 years Of age, was Civil War
veteran, having served in the First Maryland
Regiment. He is survived by two sisters
Mrs. Cornelius Martin, of Butler, and Mrs.
Laura Smith, of Woodbury..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

OIL Spoiled the Spring.-On Tuesday Col.
D. G. Mcintosh. attorney for Mr.. John s.
Royston. filed suit in the Circuit Court here
against the Standard Oil Company, claiming
81, 600 damages for alleged trespass. The dec
laration states that wagon load of oil belong
ing to the company upset near a spring on
the property of Mr.. Royston, which caused the
water to be polluted.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Every renter of flats in Des Moines, Iowa, is
required to sign an agreement not to cook onions
or cabbage in the rooms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

LLY-O'FARRELL-Mis Mamie O'Farrell
was married Wednesday morning at st. Dom
mics Catholic Church, Hamilton, Hartford
was bridesmaid and Mr.. William Griffin the
best man. The ceremony was the first per-
formed in the new church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Upper Falls, 18th District.-Rev. James
L. Carmine, of Baltimore, will preach at Salem
M. E. Church, on Sunday, October 9th, at 3
P. NJ League services at 8 Pm.
Mrs. Joshua Hammond has commenced the
foundation for handsome cottage which she
will erect here
Among those from this neighborhood who
enjoyed the Home Coming celebration in Bal
timore last week were Mrs. F. B. Carroll and
family, Miss Lucy Demoss, Miss Helen Daw-
son, Miss Elsie Burton and Master Lyle Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell Y. Peyton and son have
removed to Baltimore for the winter.
Miss Jennie Thompson, of Baltimore, for
mery of Kingsville has gone to La Harpe, IL
linois, to visit her brother, Mr.. George
Thompson. b.
Another Ticket in the Field-The Social
lists Nominate.-The Socialists of Baltimore
county have placed q local ticket in the field
and the names will be printed on the official
ballot. They are as follows:
State Senator-Howard G. Smiley, of How
ard Park.
House of Delegates-Lloyd Gettier, Howard
Park; Adam Debus, West Arlington; Richard
Disney, Gwynn Oak avenue, Frederick b.
Carroll, Bradshaw; Albert ]. Novy, Fullerton |;
John H. Leonard, West Arlington.
County missioners-Stewart L. Bryant,
Roland Park; George A. Bauer. Highland
town; Charles w. Smiley, Howard Park.
Treasurer-Philip Thesis, Canton.
Register of Wills-John W. Schofeld, West
Arlington.
SheTiff-Charles H. Lindner Howardville.
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Pearce.-Mr. George K. Pearce, a well
known farmer and a native of Baltimore
county, died at his home near st. Georges,
4th district on Thursday last, in the ed year
of his age He had been in failing health
several months. Mr.. Pearce was for many years
q resident of Green Spring Valley. He is sur
vived by a widow and four children. DR.. e.
L. Pearce, of Baltimore, is brother Of the
deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Church Celebrates an Anniversary
Last Sunday st. Johns United Evangelical
Church, Parkville, Hartford road, celebrated its
twentieth anniversary with three devotional
services In the morning there were addresses
in German by the pastor, Rev. A. G. Ernst, on
the History of the Church" and by Rev. W..
Schmidt on the Ladies' Society" At the
afternoon service prayer was offered by Rev.
A. G. Ernst, sermon by Rev. William BATE. OF
Canton, and a closing discourse by Rev. Mr..
Gese In the evening the sermon was by
Rev. W. Hauff and the closing address by Rev.
A. G Ernst.
The church was organized July oath, 1887.
The corner stone of the present building was
laid September 18th, 1887, and the church dedi-
Gated November 9th of the same year. The
church has had the following pastors since its
organization: Revs. L. Ramyrski, Karl Bull
A. Pape, H. Gyr and Richard Jungfer.
Water Company Gets Franchise. Mr..
Osborne /. Yellott, counsel to the County Com
missioners, on Thursday informed the Board
that, in his opinion, it has no authority to i'm
pose condition in granting franchise to the
Mount Washington Water Company to ex-
tend its mains to Green Spring Valley, to the
effect that the company should not use soft
coal in the plant which it proposes to establish
at Rogers Station. The Board, therefore. an
nounced that it would grant the franchise,
provided the company can secure the consent
of property-owners on Green Spring and other
avenues to the laying of the mains, which Mr..
Edward L. Gernand, president ofthe company,
saws can be done. 1t is also stated that the
company intends to use only hard coal at the
plant. The company proposes to get the sup
ply at Rogers Station from artesian wells.
Mortgage Sale of . Farm.--Slade q Ris-
teau, auctioneers, sold at the Court House
door on Tuesday, for Mr.. John Mays Little,
assignee of a mortgage from Arthur D. Hen
dirk and wife to William Wise, farm OF "a
acres. situated near Parkton. 7th district,
formerly owned by William Wise purchased
bv c. Webster Hendrix for $500. The place
is improved by three-story brick dwelling
and the necessary outbuildings.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Howard.-Mr. John Howard, veteran of
the Civil War, died at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Lynch, at Warren, 9Th district, on the
18th instant, aged 81 years. He had for some
years been an inmate of a soldiers home. He
is survived by two sons. He also leaves three
brothers-M essrs. Thomas, Benjamin and
Samuel Howard, of Warren.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

GERMAN-R1rrER.-Mis Florence NJ Ritter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Ritter, of
Loeb Raven, was married on Wednesday night
in Towson Methodist Episcopal Church to Mr..
William Morris German. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of large assem-
blage by Rev. Thomas E. Copes, pastor Of the
church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

IN-VANsANT.-Mrs. Annabelle Van
SAINT was married on Tuesday evening to Mr..
]. 8. r. Shankln at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Centrum, at
Hamilton, Hartford road. Only members of
the immediate families were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shanklin left on a trip, and upon their
return will live at Hamilton.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Kenney.-Mrs. Margaret Kenney, wife of
Mr.. Charles Fl. Kenney, died very suddenly
on Tuesday at her home at Texas, from heart
disease, aged Sc years. Deceased was daugh-
ter of the late Isaiah Dsiley. She is survived
by six sons and one daughter-Mrs. Edward
Greaser, of Chestnut Ridge.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Confederated Improvement Associa-
tions.-A Congress of the Improvement Asso-
Citations of Baltimore county was formed on
Monday night at a meeting held at the Hotel
Junker, East Fayette street, Baltimore, by the
election of the following officers:
President-William McCallister, Hamilton
Improvement Association.
First Vice President-John H. Gildea, Ca
louisville Civic League.
Second Vice Presdent-C.P P. Benson, Marble
Hill Improvement Association.
Secretary-R. H. Hopkins, Orangeville I'M
provement Association.
Treasurer-Henry Kolb, Belair Road I'M
provement Association.
constitution was adopted, which calls for
the forming of congress of associations. each
to be represented by three members. The asso-
Citations represented at the meeting on Monday
night were Belair Road, Catonsville, Orange
vile, Lansdowne, Park Heights. Wilhelm Park,
Philadelphia Road, Halethorpe, Hamilton,
Marble Hill, Truckers Association of Balti-
more County, Roland Park and Morrell Park.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Long Green, 18th District-A very sue.
cessful rally was held at Wilson's NJ E. Church,
on Sunday evening last. The church was
decorated prettily with autumn leaves and
palms and the League colors. An address of
welcome was given by the president, Mrs. J. E.
Slade Addresses were also delivered by Mr..
J. Howard Flayhart, of Towson Mr.. II. B.
Parsons, of Govanstown, and Mr.. J. H. Duval,
of Baltimore, all of which were greatly en-
loved by those present.
Mr.. William N. Hall, of Baltimore, who was
to have led the League several weeks ago, but
on account of an accident could not be present,
will lead on Sunday evening next. Public cor
daily invited.
An oyster supper will be given at Wilson's
NJ E. Church, November 7th and 9Th.
Kelley, son of Mr.. ]. E. Slade, has been very
ill but is rapidly improving under the care Of
DIR. John 8. Green.
Mr.. George w. Francis. near Baldwin, has
sold his farm to his son, Mr.. Thomas Francis.
Many people from this section attended the
Home Coming in Baltimore last week and were
very much pleased-also tired. M.
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LAIRD-FENDLAY.-The marriage of Miss
Alma Fendlay, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James B. Fendiay, ofCockeysville, to Mr.. Lor-
man Laird, of Baltimore, on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 10th, was a surprise to many Of their
friends. Miss Mary Akehurst, who was to
have been the bridesmaid, and Mr.. Edward
Powers, who was to have been best man at the
urday, were equally as much surprised.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

BRANDENBURG-RE1BLIc Carrie G.
Reiblich, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Reiblich, of Woodlawn, was married to Mr..
Oliver ]. Bran6enburg of Montgomery county.
on the 10th inst. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. D. B. Winstead, at the home of the
brides parents Miss Edith Reibich, sister of
the bride, played the wedding march. The
bride wore a travelling dress of blue broad
cloth and carried Bride roses. A reception
was held from $50 to 10 NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-26

Records of the homes for the aged in New York
city show that all of the 40 institutions are now
full and have long waiting lists.