The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-24
TROOP AS PRACTICE MARCH.

Troop A, M. N. Guard, returned to Post
at Pikesville at 4.30P. M. last Monday, each on
of its members who joined the cavalry on it
wohundred-and- fifty-mile march through
Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia ready
to enjoy the baths at the club house of thu
Troop. On the 10th of August the boys as
sembled at 1.-THE Post" ready to pack thei
wagon train for the journey. Leaving guar
tiers at $50 A. NJ, after some pictures had beer
taken, they marched up the Reisterstown pike
to Finksburg pausing there long enough for 9
light lunch. Then on to Westminster, stop
ping there over night in camp just out of the
town. Forty hungry men did ample justice
to a good supper then were off to town to
enjoy a church fete and little later in the
evening to take part in delightful dance given
by Miss Fink. 1t was just after this dance
| that Trooper Snowden's horse was taken back
to camp for him leaving the good road for his
| feet to tread.
Leaving Westminster by s o'clock next
morning the Troop went to Middleburg, where
the Governor and Adj. Gen. Riggs Joined them
| for the rest of the march. The Governor and
| Gen. Riggs had sent their horses to Middle
burg the day before and they came up in Gen.
Riggs auto, which followed the Troop on its
way. The march from Westminster was a
very short one, as there were number Of
ladies riding and driving with the Troopers.
Sergt. Cockey and Trooper Highland Kuhn
brought up the rear and willingly answered
all the questions put by the ladies, the pleasant
converse making the distance appear much
less.
From Middleburg to Frederick the going was
good, the views beautiful and the farms num-
Der one. Ex-senator Cramer was ready for the
Governor and the Troop. After guiding them
to superb camping ground on his place, just
outside of Frederick, he offered the hospitality
of his house to the men: at P. M. the guests
began to arrive and before the boys had time
to realize it they were in the ex-Senator's yard
enjoying the companionship Of the fair sex.
The next afternoon the Buckeystown picnic
found Troop A in its midst. There the Gov
ernor gave q short talk and everyone who
heard him agreed in thinking he would make
an excellent Senator.
Leaving early next morning the Troop went
over the mountains to Harper's Ferry, where
they had lunch then on to Charles Town
for the night. A big reception was given here
to Gov. Warfield and the Troop and the next
afternoon the Troop received. The ladies OF
the town were most agreeable and all enjoyed
the afternoon.
Following the reception there was a big
dance at the Powhatan, the Governor, with the
boys in blue coats and white trousers showing
the West Virginia girls that Maryland was not
so far behind when dancing time came.
Leaving Charles Town with some broken
hearts the boys forded the Shenandoah river,
with Mr.. James Gore, of Brick Mill, at the
head of the line: He,proved a most efficient
guide. Though the whter was deep and swift
the old man knew his route and picked it out
as though he were going down pike.
Arriving at Leesburg at P. N. the fair
grounds were once more alive with cavalry
and the men, after selecting suitable box-stalls
for their horses, put out guard and went to
town for good square meal at restaurant,
which they enjoyed hugely.
After crossing the Potomac the next day at
Whites Ferry the boys halted for few min
utes to enjoy swim and eat some sandwiches
which had been provided for them.
Moving on to Downstown camp was pitched
and a large crowd gathered to see the soldiers
enjoy their camp life, for the troopers had be-
come real soldiers by this time.
Getting an early start next morning the
Troop moved on to Governor Warfield's beau
tiful home, where every consideration was
en- and good milk from Oakdale and spent
pleasant evening on the porch and lawn with
the ladies.
After hearty cheer for the Governor the
Troop left his home happy and ready to get
back to Post, which was reached at P. NJ,
Monday. August 10th.
Capt. G. Lyon Rogers was in command Of
the Troop, with ]. G. Judik as first sergeant
until Charles Town was reached, when, in re-
Spouse to telegram from home, Mr.. Judik
left the Troop and Sergeant ]. G. Cockey acted
as first sergeant the balance Of the march.
Did Mrs. Griffin Leave a Second VIII ?
The will of Susanna Griffin, widow of James
Griffin, of Towson, was admitted to probate in
Baltimore city on Wednesday. She gives her
house and lot on Virginia avenue, Towson,
and $500 for the improvement of the property
to her niece, Phoebe ]. Bayne, wife of Benj F.
Bayne. All her other property is to be con-
verted into cash, out of which the following
legaces are to be paid Sarah Curtis, a sister of
Mrs. Griffin, $500. Susanna Nugent and Sarah
n II
half brother, 800. Jacob l.. Hess, nephew,
$780, George Dickson, Charles W. Wisner
and s. Frances Smith, nephews and niece, 500
each. Grace and William Nugent, children Of
Susanna Nugent, $500 each. Charles Clark,
Samuel Clark, Ann Elizabeth Hess and Sarah
Warn, children of Sarah C. Clark, 5000 each.
The residue of the estate is to be divided equally
between Mrs. Griffin's niece and nephew,
Susanna Nugent and Jacob L. Hess.
Mr.. w. Gill Smith, of the Towson bar, is
named as the executor of this will, which il
dated July 9Th, 1908.
ANOTHER WILL OF MRS. GRIFFIN.
A second will of Mrs. Griffin, executed three
years later than her first will, which was ad-
mitted to probate on Thursday. It distri.
butes the estate as follows: Sarah G. Clark, a
niece. fee-simple property 247 Roland avenue,
and 81 900. Mrs. James Nugent, niece, $500.
Jacob L. Hess, 500. Mrs. Jacob L. Hess. 5000.
Sarah Curtis, sister of Mrs. Griffin. $500.
Samuel s. Clark, Charles W. Clark and Sarah
Mrs. Henry Bobltz and Charles w. Wisner,
niece and nephew, each $50. Grace and Will
liam Nugent, 500 EACH Poodle j. Bayne and
Ann Eliza Shea, nieces. each 5000. George
Dixon, a nephew, and Noah Wisner, half
brother, each 500. The residue of the estate
is given to Mrs. Griffin's niece, Sarah G. Clark.
Henry W. Fox is named as executor. The
first will is dated July 6, 1908, and the second
July 6, 1906.
This Will be Great Event-Novel En-
tertainment.-The Ladies' Aid Society OF
Ebenezer M. E. Church at Chase is arranging
to hold a harvest home festival and fair in the
great warehouse of Richard Vincent, Jr. &
Sons Company at Convention, on September
18th, 18th, 10th and Goth. The four dates are
designated as follows: Tuesday. Gardeners