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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

League Ofhcers Elected.-At the annual
meeting of Towson Chapter, Epworth League,
held Saturday night at Towson M. E. Church,
the following officers were elected: President,
Frederick D. DolIenberg, Jr. first vice. presi-
dent, James F.. Dunphy; second vice-presi-
dent, Miss Addie May Flayharti third vice
president, Mrs U. G. Wits; fourth vice-presi-
dent, Miss Katherine Hook secretary, Miss
The following delegates were elected to attend
the annual convention of the East Baltimore
District Epworth League, to be held on De-
cember 5th and 9th Mrs. Jennie Bowen, Mrs.
q. g. Wits, Mrs. Harry G. Murray and Mrs
William K. Burns, Misses Mabel +. Munroe,
Alice Brown, Katherine Hook and Florence
Brown and Messrs. G.. William Parker and
John 8. Held.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Slight Fire at Eudowood.- broke out
early on Tuesday evening in atemporary build
ing used as kitchen at the Eudowood SAM,
before making any Roadway. The building is
located adjacent to the main building, which is
undergoing extensive repairs. The Towson
and Govanstown fire engines promptly respon,,
ded to an alarm. The fire naturally caused
some excitement among the patients, some OF
whom, however, proved to be good nremen
and did good work. The fire was caused by an
overheatad stove which ignited the floor. The
damage was slight.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Change in Mail Service;-The star mall
route to Western Run and Butler, distance
Of seven miles from Cockeysville, Will be as
continued after December LIST and the patrons
along the route will be served by John ~ lar
bert the rural free delivery carrier from Pnll-
onolis. and William T. Griffith from Jockeys
vile. The postotice at Western Run will be
abolished.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Literary Society Elects. Ofacers.11I:nse
Franklin Literary Society of Franklin High
School, Reisterstown, has elected the following
Officers: President. Cameron Hoffman vice
president, William Kemp; recording secretary,
G nU treasurer, Edith Tracey critic, Alice
wheeler; editors. Clyde Baker and Leon
Ketchum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

soon 70 Have q. r. D.-Beginning with
December LIST Patapeco Neck will be served by
rnral free delivery, the postofice at 6parrow's
Point being the starting point for the carrier.
At the present time Fort Howard and Grange
are served by mail in pouches direct from the
local Office. The new service will not affect
this arrangement, but the residents of Edge
mere, Snsveley's Bottoms and all through the
"Neckn will be served by the rural carrier.
Mr.. John Gebardt, of Grange, has been ap-
pointed on the route.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Peal Estate Sales.-Mr. John B. Miles, OF
Phiiopolis, has sold his farm OF lao acres, stu
ated between the York turnpike and Northern
Central Railway. near SPARKS STATION, 70 M
his interest in the farm of about so acres, on the
east of the railroad, to Mr.. j. Baker.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

will be rendered by the Loyal Temperance
Legion next Sunday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock,
in the lecture room Of Towson M E. Church,
when the annual Thanksgiving offering to the
Free kindergarten of Baltimore will be made.
The Loyal Legion is non-secterian, as is the
bv our townspeople Both are conducted by
ladies connected with the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, who gather in the poor
children of the city and instruct them in the
wav of a better life At noon each day the
ladies give each child bowl Of soup, bread,
and Sometimes an apple or other delicacy some
friend NAV contribute. Ifthere are any who
cannot attend this service, or send donation
to the church, an order left at either Of the
stores in our town for this good cause will be
gladly received and forwarded to the kinder
earten by the superintendent Of Towson
r. IT 7,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

oRosPECr HILL CEMETERY, tow
SON, MD.-IncOrpOrated 1S01.-BEAU-
TIFULLY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COU NThY;
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATIONS;
lots ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Took His Own Life With Pistol.-Cold
in death and with bloodstains on its lips. the
body of Mr.. Henry c. Wright, aged 60 years,
president of the Bay Grain & Flour Company,
of Baltimore. was found in the rear Of his
stable at his home, Nunnery lane, Catonsville.
shortly after o'clock on Tuesday morning.
A % caliber pistol, with one chamber exploded,
was found in the dead mans hand. He had
shot himself in the mouth, the bullet pene-
trating the brain and going out the back of the
head. Mr. Wright is survived by widow
and two sons. 1t is thought his mind had
become impaired on account of business
troubles.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

The Big Plurality Won the Cane.-The
headed cane made by Indians more than ninety
wears ago and won by Register Of Wills VIM.
]. Peach at q fair held at Sacred Heart CATHOLIC
Church, Highlandtown, during the late politi-
cal campaign, was brought to Towson 6y
Mr.. Peach and presented to Sheriff elect A. y.
Street,. On the night the cane was won nearly
ali the Democratic candidates attended the fair
and Mr.. Peach announced he would present
the cane to the candidate securing the largest
plurality. Sheriff. elect Streets plurality (3,'
i00 was the largest.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Arcadia, 9th District.-The church at this
place has been improved by having memorial
windows placed in it and the interior and ex-
terror painted. II will be reopened on Sunday,
November oath, when special exercises will be
held at 1890 A. M. The congregation will hold
its annual Thanksgiving dinner in Grange
Hall. followed with an oyster supper on
Thursday and Saturday nights.
Pleasant Hill Council, No. 70, Jr. O. q. A.
M, will attend divine services at Woodens-
burg on Sunday, December LIST, at 2.30 P. M.
Miss Edna Ebaugh, of Orangeville, has been
appointed assistant teacher at Trenton school.
Mr.. Robert Rill, of Baltimore, is visiting his
mother, Mrs Leonard Rill, near this place.
Mrs Edith Bauer, of Washington. D. O. was
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
Shaver last week.
Mr.. Joseph Davidson, near Houcksville,
Carroll county, has rented Mr.. Elmer Stocks
dales farm and will move to it next spring.
Mr.. Jackson Belt will dispose of bis farming
implements in the hear future and remove to
the house he purchased from Mr.. David
Butcher, in this village.
Mr. Wesley Cullison has just finished husk-
ing 14acre field of corn which yielded 225
barrels.
The question which is being agitated at the
present time is, Who has the largest porkers
1t looks now like Judge E. @. Tracey will lay
all competitors in the shade. p.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Receipts and Disbursements of limo
MUM Fair.-Mr. G. Albert Mays, treasurer of
the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural So
ciety of Baltimore county, has compiled his
annual statement of the receipts and disburse-
ments of the fair of 1907, as follows:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Farnsworth.-Mr. Joseph Farnsworth,
we'll known resident of Mt. Washington, died
on Monday last at the residence of his brother
in.law, Mr.. William F. Paul, in that village.
Mr. Farnsworth had been In the employ OF the
Pennsylyania r. r. Company more than
thirty years. He is survived by widow and
one danghter-Mrs. Ellwood CASTILLO. of Bal
fimOra.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

/. Work of the Orphans Court.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week let
tiers were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of Patrick Hogan to
Martin 81. Hogan, administrator.
On the personal estate of Nicholas Morris to
John MAYS Little administrator.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Total ................. e1O,oSa.So
The net receipts of the fair are shown by the
above figures to be S1,2O281. The managers
will make still further improvements upon the
grounds before the fair of 1908.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

A CERTAIN kind oflfruit is accused focusing
badness, but there was time when the French
would not eat potatoes, a report having been
circulated that they induced freckles. These
vagrant yarns should not be allowed to injure
the standing of wholesome food.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Putty Hill, Belair Road.-Mr. VIM. Reese,
who died at his home here on the 10th instant,
was buried in st. Joseph's Cemetery. He is
survived by widow and four children.
Mr. Benjamin Wilson, who some time ago
submitted to an operation at the Maryland
University Hospital, as reported in THE UNION
at the time, was obliged to return to that in
stitution for further treatment He is now i'm
proving rapidly
Thieves raided the premises of Messrs. Len
hoff Bros, few nights ago and did considers.
Bile damage in addition to the articles stolen.
The new public school building at Parkville.
built to replace the one destroyed by fire, is
now occupied by the school. 1t is an attrac-
tive looking building of modern construction
and credit to the neighborhood. W.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Family Reunion and Baptism.-At the
home of Mrs P. Z. Greenfield, Hamilton Park
Farm. a family reunion took place on Mrs.
Greenfield's 63d birthday, when her ten chill
dren, eleven grandchildren and few friends
gave her pleasant surprise party. The same
night two Of Mrs. Greenfeld's grandchildren
were baptised by Rev. E. P. Fellenbaum, pas
tor Of Catch NJ. E. Church. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. Greenfield, of
Baltimore; Albert, Robert Leonard and Har-
vey Greenfield, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Krach and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Albert Krach, Mr.. and
Mrs. t. Vancleaf and family, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Osborne and family, Mollie. Sadie and Ruth
and Arthur Pitts.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

THOUGH IN poor health ex-President Cleve-
land was driven in a carriage to the polls and
cast his vote at the late election, AS long as
the American citizen recognizes the fact that
the ballot is the supreme factor in politics the
Government will be in hopeful way.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Rossvifie, 18th District-The law con-
corning cunning on Sunday has not been en-
forced in years gone by and this year the re-
suit is the same. The poor rabbit has to run
six days and the seventh also.
Now is the time for cunning yarns and here
is one from Chase: A man went cunning
and shortly after he arrived in thicket be
sprained his ankle and was unable to proceed
further He sat down to wait for his son, who
was to follow and while he waited killed eigh-
ty-three rabbits before his son came, without
moving from the spot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pielert, formerly of
Walbrook, are now residing at Middlemont.
Middle River, where they have erected cot
tage of colonial type. Mrs. Pielert was former
" Miss Mabel Sweeny, of Baltimore.
Miss Ida Hoffmeister, daughter of Mr.. Albert
Hoffmeister prosperous farmer, was married
to Mr.. August Ender, both of this place. Miss
Bertha Hoffmeister, sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid, and Mr.. Richard Ender, brother
of the groom, was best man. A reception was
held at the home of the groom. The young
couple received many beautiful and useful
presents.
We are glad that Rural Free Delivery Route
No. / has been improved to such an extent
that all the wooden mail-boxes have been re-
moved and metal ones have taken their places.
Harvest home will be observed in most of
the churches next Thursday and many thanks
will be rendered for the fruitful season. d.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Boy Escapes from Lockup.-Edward Mil
Ter, aged about 16 years, who had been con.
victed of carrying a concealed weapon, and
who was about to be remaDded to st. Mary's
Industrial School. escaped at noon on Thurs
day from the cell in the courtroom at Towson.
The boy was brought from the Jail by Warden
to be brought out It was found that he was
gone By raising an iron bar in the window
he had succeeded in jumping to the ground,
distance of about 20 feet. Miller had formerly
been at st. Mary's School and Judge Duncan
had determined to send him back to that
institution,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Dwelling Burned-Family Has Narrow
Eecape.-Early on Saturday morning last
Mr. Alexander Blakeney and family had mar
row escape from their burning home at Baynes-
vile, east of Towson. They were awakened
by suffocating smoke and barely got out in
time to save themselves. The fire started In q
summer kitchen attached to the house and 1t
is believed that it was of incendiary origin.
The honse was DESTROYED, and but few pieces
of the furniture were saved. The loss is par
TALLY covered by insurance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Historic Fort Partly in Baltimore Coun-
ty.-The Baltimore american says in looking
up the land titles in connection with Fort Nc
Henry. preparatory to the preparation of an
ordinance providing that the grounds be turned
over to the Park Board when the Government
abandons them as military reservation, City
Solicitor Bruce discovered that section of the
fort is outside of the city limits. 1t amounts
to about one-third of the fort and includes the
extreme end. All of this is in Baltimore coun-
tv. But this fact will not operate against the
care and maintenance of the entire fort by the
Park Board.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

AN ORGANIZATION has been formed by the
citizens of Atlanta, Ca, to have the annual
encampment of the Grand Army of the Re-
public held in that city in 1909 Next years
reunion will take place in Toledo. As center
of military interest Atlanta has strong claims,
and many of the old trenches and other relics
of 1864 are still visible in its surroundings.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Death Of a Respected Oolored Man
Shaaff Boston, well known and highly re-
spected colored man, for many years coachman
for the late Richard J. Cuttings, died last Sun.
day at his home on SchwaTz avenue, near the
s. Mile House, York road. His funeral took
place on Tuesday at the colored church on
Bellona avenue, and was largely attended,
among those present being members OF the
Cuttings family, by all of whom the deceased
was held in the highest esteem. Shaaff Boston
was born at Woodlawn, on West River, Anne
Arundel county, the home Of Col. Alfred Sell
man, father of the late Mrs. Richard ]. Cuttings,
and at the time of his death was 70 years Of
age. He is survived by q widow and one son:
he was noted for his honesty, industry and
faithfulness, and belonged to that old school Of
family retainers that Is rapidly disappearing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23
STALLION FOR SALE.

CTALLION FOR SALE.
THE 5-YEAR-OLD STALLION &c E D A r
CHIp - dark bay we'll broken, fine disposition
and will weigh 1lOO lbs. Sire standardbred:
Apply to e. ROGERS LEE,
Iakeview Farm, Dulany's Valley.
Glenarm, Or. E. D. - Md Nov. l6-St
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"


Tuesday, November g. by William Penrose, as
signee, ETC., on the premises, lot and i'm
provements near Relay. B. 0. X. X.
Wednesday, November 81, by VIM. j. Davis. at
Fork, 18th district, horses. cows. farm i'm
Thursday. November rs, by John Lessner, near
Herring Run, Phila. road horses, mules,
dairy cattle. wagons, farm implements, hay,
corn. fodder. straw, etc.
Friday, November 20, by Mrs. John Campbell.
on Cedar lane. half mile from Kfngsville,
straw, fodder, household effects. etc.
Monday, December 2, by Mrs. Thomas Peerce.
ON Springfield Farm. Dulany's Valley, fine
herd OF grade dairy cattle and dairy fixtures.
Loeb Raven, horses, COWS. hogs, farm imple
ments. corn, hay, fodder. etc.
Tuesday, December 3. by Paul r. Buttner, on
Back River Neck road horses. mules. COWS,
farm implements, hay, etc.
etc, at the Court House door, farm of 90
acres and improvements, near upper Falls,
18th district.
Wednesday. December t. by George H. Clarke
and Geary A. Long, executors. near Ham1ls
ton, Hartford road, the personal effects OF
Caroline w. Schader, deceased.
Monday, December 8, by Charles Sealover, at
Poplar Heights. Patapsco Neck. horses hogs,
farm implements. hay. straw, corn, house
hold furniture, etc.
Tuesday, December TO- by John ]. Timanus, at
ing and mining property In the I'd district.
Wednesday. December ii, by Jacob Nuesle, one
mile from Kingsville, 18th district.st and
farm implements. etc.; also truck farm OF
20 acres.
Thursday, December II, by Henry Weinrich. l
mile from ROssvile Station, b. & o. X. R.,
mules cows, hogs, farm implements, straw,
hay, fodder, etc.; also, truck farm
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Cockeysville, 9th District.-The Marble
Hill fire department did good work at the fire
here last Sunday and praise is given the men
who worked SO faithfully. Messrs. James
Lindemon, Cullum s. Benson, ]. Bosley Jes
sop and Carroll P. Benson proved that they are
fire fighters and can be depended on at q time
of such emergency. When the department
arrived the flames had burst forth from the
roof, but they were subdued by earnest efforts
and by the use of the chemical extinguishers.
Judging from the appearance OF the men it
was readily seen that they must have had
fire battle. They suffered in many ways and
one great Inconvenience was they fought with
out the necessary protection about their heads,
as the fire would fall about their necks and
lodge between the clothing and the flesh.
They should have steel helmets-at least half
a dozen-to throw off the hot Goals. The de-
partment by all means should have 120 feet of
hose and better harness. The thought of the
department furnishing horses and buildings ;;
also chemicals and the County Commissioners
not giving the needed hose and harness. There
should be no delay on their part as it is to the
interest of the county in many ways. The
insurance companies should consider the
worth of the department to them and open
their purses. The men are not organized for
fun or glory, but appreciate encouragement
and aid.
Notwithstanding the great inconvenience to
which Mr.. John Barshinger was put by the
removal of his furniture during the fire. yet
be thought it strange that any one would de-
prive him of money $500 which he in the ex-
citement forgot to remove from q bureau draw.
He is grateful for the help that was given him.
self and family. They have gone elsewhere
during the repairing of the house. There was
sufficient insurance to cover the damage. -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23
Death of an Aged and Highly Esteemed

Death Of an Aged and Highly Esteemed
Colored Woman.-On the morning of No
vember 18th, at the home of her niece, ma
tilda Owens, whose husband rents Mr.. Geo. II.
Merryman's farm, Eliza Johnson died, aged so
years. She was for many years, one of the
household of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Matthews,
near Towson, and was always a good and
faithful servant. She was of kind and ami
able disposition and much liked by all she
came in contact with. Eliza was of bright
mind and active until two weeks before her
death, when she was taken sick and it seemed
as though there was a complete giving way OF
nature. She will be much missed by all who
were closely associated with her, she being
ness for others. She was buried November
18th, in Mt Zion Church cemetery, at Union
vile. Deceased had lived long life Of useful
ness and had always enjoyed good health.
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NARM FOR RENT.

DARN FOR RENT.
FARM OF 1l9 ACRES. In Dulany's Valley,
70 miles from Baltimore; about go acres tillable.
Share rent Reference required. Apply on the
nremises to THOMAS MANN.
Nov 1851 Glenarm, Or. F. d. ~ Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Connolly.-Mr. John T. Connolly, who bad
lived to the greet age of 102 years, died at his
home in Pikesville, on Sunday last. The fu.
neral took place at st. Charles Catholic Church
on Tuesday morning. where requiem mass
was said by the pastor, Rev. M. ]. Riordan.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Robert Corbett,
Henry McComas, Leroy Summerville, William
Stewart. James Stewart and e. ]. Barrow.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

Association Holds First Regular Meet
ing.-Messrs. William McCallister. G. Ross
Mace, George W. Sims, William Hohrein, ].
]. Hunt, Henry z. Hynson, John r. Cary,
Charles 81. Seward, Thomas L. Ray, William
]. Biddison, R. H. Hopkins, Charles H. Jones,
W. T. James, Jr., ]. n. Straw, Henry Kolb
and John Trainor on Monday night attended
the first regular meeting of the Confederated
Improvement, Civic and Protective Associa-
ton of Baltimore County, held at Hotel Jun
ker in Baltimore. Many subjects of interest
to the residents of the county were discussed,
a set of bylaws adopted and other business
transacted.
Sanitation was the first subject brought up,
and Messrs. Hynson and McCallister spoke of
the weakness ofthe laws; the need and method
of having new laws placed on the statute
books; the present unsanitary condition of the
schools, and the necessity of increasing the
school force.
Mr. McCallister discussed the improvement
of turnpikes and thought that the roads should
be improved by State aid, as they are used more
by persons passing through the county from
other counties and the city than by the Balti-
more county people. He said as far as Balti-
more county is concerned there are enough
good county roads leading into the city that
can be used.
Another question that Mr.. McCallister
thought of vital interest to the county was the
water supply ofthe Gunpowder and be thought
that some arrangement could be made with
the city by which both city and county could
use it.
The BY laws as adopted call for meetings on
the third Mondays in January, April, July and
October of each year. and that associations be
assessed SIS as membership dues. When the
funds are less than $40 an additional assess
ment of IS can be made, provided not more
than one such assessment year be made.
Three members of the executive committee
will constitute quorum and representatives
from a majority of the associations holding
membership shall constitute quorum at the
regular and special meetings of the association.
Mr.. McCallister, who is president of the
association is resident of Hamilton. He has
lived in the county four years; is president of
the Suburban Savings Bank of Baltimore
County, located at Hamilton, and is one of its
trustees; is president of the Hamilton I'M
provement Association, and vice-president of
the Volunteer Firemen's Association of Balti-
more County.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-23

THE FIRST of the new coins designed by the
late Augutus Saint Gaudens under the general
direction of President Roosevelt has reached
the Treasury Department from the United
States mint in Philadelphia. 1t is the $40
gold piece, or half eagle, and is peculiar from
the fact that for the first time since 1873 the
words, I'm God We Trust" are omitted from
the coin.