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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Dickeyviile, 1st District. Mr.. NJ. S. Dick
son, who has been superintendent of Ashland
Manufacturing Company the past seven years.
has severed his connection with the company
and gone to Ohio to spend some time with rel
atives. Mr.. Dickson was very popular with
the operatives and held in high esteem by the
owners of the mills. AS an expression oftheir
regard and appreciation for him the operatives
presented him with handsome rolltop desk
and chair Several hundred people gathered
at his home with brass band on the occasion.
Rive. George r. Sanner made the presentation
address, which was responded to by Mr.. Dick
son in a very feeling manner.
The change in the grade of the Dickeyville
road, made by the Lorraine Company, is high
ly appreciated by the public The hard rains
the last week have washed the roads in this
district very much, many Of them being quite
rough.
The Junior Epworth League of this place
was given an outing in Druid Hill Park, on
Tuesday. All the refreshments, carfares,
phaeton rides, &C., were paid for out of the re-
ceipts of a recent lawn fete held for the pur-
pose. The juniors number more than fifty and
are in charge of Mrs. Laura Mackey Sanner
and Mrs. Cooley.
Ex-Judge Luther Timanus, though over
eighty years of age. is quite active and is now
visiting friends in New Jersey.
The United Railways and Electric Company
has settled with Mr. Ernest Timanus in the
matter of the wreck of Mr.. Timanus' wagon
by being run into by car some weeks since.
The open air services held on the lawn of the
Methodist Episcopal Church each Sunday
night have been largely attended and will be
continued through August. s.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Has Again Disappeared from Home
Leaving q wife and three small children pc.
hind him, Joshua Augustus Anderson, 81
years old, who was employed as the Adams
Express Company's agent at Union Station,
disappeared from his home about two weeks
ago. His wife has 10 idea where he has gone:
At the time Anderson left Baltimore he ana
his family were living at 927 East Madison
street, but Mrs. Anderson, being without FUNDS,
has been compelled to give up the house and
has gone to live with her mother, MRS. Saran
Houston, at Maryland Line, Baltimore county.
Two weeks ago last Tuesday Anderson drew
what money the Express Company owed him
and so far as is known has not been seen since
by anyone who knows him. He did not re-
turn to his home and that night his wife, pc 10
coming alarmed reported his disaPpeasann
the police. She learned from the coMP~
that he had not been discharged but had an.
nounced, when he drew his pay, that he would
no longer be in the company's employ. he
gave no reason, nor did he intimate where ne
intended 10 go. The Andersons have three
sons, the eldest of whom is years and the
youngest 5 years.
Mrs. Anderson says that her husband left his
home on one other occasion about six years
ago and was gone for three days, when his
brothers found him in New Jersey. She said
that he had Just then sold out his business and
she thinks that he felt rundown and needed
rest. This time, however, she fears he will
not return.
He is described as being feet liz inches IN
height, has light sandy hair, verging on to req,
and a light moustache. He weighs about 100
pounds and when he left his home to 60 10
the express office to get his money wore q
blue serge suit.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Loreley. 18th Distrlct.-The Ladies' Aid
Society of Loreley M. E. Church South will
hold lawn fete on Friday, August 10th. at
the home of Mr.. Wade n. Crossmore. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the church. Public
cordially invited.
Miss Louise Sprint, of Wabrook is visiting
her cousin. Miss Virginia Dyer, of this place.
Miss Mary De Long, Of Virginia, is spend
ing some time with her brother, Rev. Q. L.
De Long, of Loreley. l..
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DEATHS.

tributes, &c.. 10 Cents Per Line
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

This Countryman Sold Buzzards for
Eagles.-Benjamin Locher, who was arrested
on Wednesday for selling two turkey buzzardss
departed from the Northeastern Police Station
the next morning a sadder and wiser man.
He sold the birds to Michael Morrison. 200
North Collington avenue, for 50, but paid the
Police Department $780, thereby losing $1.70
on his speculation. On Wednesday Mr.. Nor
rison and Mr.. John G. Weizel, 229 McElderry
street, were arrested on the charge of harbor-
ing two turkey buzzards. Morrison, who had
bought the birds from Locher, pleaded igDor-
ance Of the species, saying that Locher had
sold them to him for eagles, which he had
caught out in the county by climbing tree:
to Justice Friedel that he had bought the birds
from q countryman.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Chalk.-Mr. George Lester Chalk, aged IS
years, was found dead in bed at his home at
Arlington, on Monday last. The cause of his
death was heart disease and he had been dead
several hours when found. Deceased is sur
vived by widow, three brothers and two Sis
tiers. The brothers are Messrs. Artemus, Rich
ard and John Chalk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Work of the Orphans Court:-In the
Baltimore County Orphans Court this week
letters were granted on the following estates
On the personal estate of Charles F. Wheeler
to Thomas B. Wheeler, administrator.
Edward N. Smith, administrator.
On the personal estate of Augusta G. E. Shoe
maker TO Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

FoH SALE a
TRACT OF LAND in the 18th district, -
containing $50 acres, 40 acres cleared, balance
has on it a splendid growth Of timber; NEAR
from CIenarm. III. & p, r. r. Apply to
IN No *. LONGNECKER BROS,
sent i6-tf Real Estate, Towson, Md.
NEONEY TO LOAN.
have on hand TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE
sECTJRITY the following sums of money $3.50,
S350 S5O0 S7OO 1000 81 ZOO $780, s., 800, $780,
$4,000 and 5000. Some of the above will be
A''''''N W. GILL SMITH,
Mch. 1T Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Perry Hall. 18th District.-St. Michaers
Lutheran Sunday school will hold its annual
picnic in the grove adjoining the chnrcn' on
the afternoon and evening Of August l4tn.
good time is no doubt in store Tor all VINO az
tend. A program of games, with prizes 70 LnG
winners, is being arranged. NO SuPPel WI nd
be served and all are invited to PACK Do4es anu
baskets and thus enjoy a real picnic lunch,
Willie and Bertha Hoffstetter, OF GardenVilIe'
spent last week with their grandparents, MT.
and Mrs. John Vogt, of this place
Mr.. Henry Walter and daughter, MIS-. Wm.
Thiell. of Baltimore, were guests OF MI oeo'
A, Walter and family on Sunday last.
Messrs. W. P. Beall and Bernard Meyers are
spending few days with fishing party on
the New Jersey coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Coster celebrated the
fortieth anniversary of their wedding on Tues
day at their home at Perry Hall, wneIe I1e &:
have lived many years. They were marrleo ~
st. MichaeI's Catholic Church, Baltimore, and
have eight children and thirteen grandchildren;
Mr. Coster is 70 years of age and IS well an0
hearty. He looks after his own garden and
helps with work about the farm. Il.
This community has lately had novelty IN
the shape of ratcatcher with four ferrets.
He Just puts the little things in the rat holes
and when they run the rats out he is there Win
a gun to finish them. The process is interest
ing and sometimes exciting.
Mr.. FRANK L. 6elQl anu IdIully VI DoielhhoiSi
are spending week with his sister, Mrs. George
Butt, of this place.
Miss Kate Seidl, daughter of Mr.: and Mrs.
Bart Seidl, spent last Sunday with her par
ents here.
One of the twin children of Mr.. John kahi
died on Monday last. Mr.. Charles Mohr has
also lost one of his twin boys.
The growing corn in this section presents
promising appearance. Those farmers who
sustained losses through last springs hail
storm are now squaring themselves financially
such prices before. If man goes to market
with a load of so bushels he can count on
bringing home with him $50. Sugar corn is
pretty good too at 20 cents dozen. In fact
the farmer has nothing to kick about now.
Everything seems to be coming his way.
Mr.. P. E. Soth, who formerly kept hotel
here, having given it up is now devoting his
entire attention to trucking. And he must be
doing well at it because he has supplied him.
self with new pair of mules and is rushing
his produce to market as rapidly as possible.
A few days ago number of families from
this neighborhood had an outing at Middle
River and it proved a very enjoyable day.
They spent the time in fishing, grabbing, boat
ing, bathing, etc. A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

The First Service In st. Dominic s.-St.
Dominic's Catholic Church at Hamilton, Har-
ford road, not yet completed, was opened Tor
the first time last Sunday for services in honor
of the patronal Feast of st. Dominic. Services
began in the morning at o'clock with mass
and the receiving of first communion by
class of Is children-12 girls and boys. Inc
girls were dressed in white and wore crowns OF
natural flowers. ALI carried lighted candles.
Those in the class were Teresa Kunkle, Bar
bara thurman, Rita Moore, Helen Moore,
Katie Wickman. Marie Beckett, Lottie Frederil
lex, Elizabeth Kinlein, Margaret Ward, SIR
trude Erdman, Loney Parr, Rose Derwart
John Gonce, Raymond Myers and MartiI
Ready. Y
After this ceremony about $50 adults received
communion. Hymns were sung by the choir
and by the first communicates and at the offer
tory a solo, Millard's Ave Maria" in G, was
sung by Miss Florence Veara. At commFni-
on Master Frank O'Toole, of st. Pauls parish,
sang my Hearts Desire, My Treasure"
Benediction was given after the mass, during
which Miss Agatha Buschman sang Thorne's
20 Salutaris.T The "Tantum Ergo" was rem
dered by the full choir and at the end OF the
mass the congregation sang in chorus Holy
God, We Praise Thy Name" The celebrant
of the mass was Rev. Father Manley, the rec
tor. Other priests assisted in the services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Murphy.-Mrs. Margaret Murphy, aged II
years, died suddenly on Wednesday, of acute
Indigestion, at her home, at Towson: DR.: R..
G. Massenburg was summoned, but Mrs. Muir
ply was dead when he arrived. She Is sur.
vived by three children. Mrs. Murphy was
years was gardener for the late Richard H.
Peasants. She was q native of Ireland and
was a member of the Catholic Church Of the
Immaculate.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Enjoyable Birthday Party.-A most en-
ioyable social gathering took place on Sunday
evening last at the home of Capt. G. F. Imwold,
on the Hillen road, opposite REGISTER avenue,
when he and Mrs. Imwold gave party in
honor of the 23d birthday of their son Worth.
His parents presented him with handsome
diamond watch. chain locket. In addition,
he was the recipient of numerous useful pres
ents from his friends.
One of the features of the evening was the
presentation of a ladys gold hunting case
watch to Mrs. Imwold by the friends of Cap
tain Imwold as token of their esteem. Mrs.
and thanked her admirers in few well chosen
words.
Mrs. John Imwold, the Captains sister.in;;
law, was also the recipient OF oeautiiul ana
rare piece of japanese brio brac.
The grounds were strewn with many tables.
The illumination consisted of myriads OF col
ored lanterns. With propitious weather the
guests found it delightful spot to enjoy the
lavish hospitality of the hosts. Mrs. John
Imwold assisted in receiving.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Marriage demonstrating the month of
July Mr.. William P. Cole, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court, issued marriage licenses to the follow
ing persons:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Milburn-Mr. Francis H. Milburn, Q well
known truck farmer of Bengies, 18th district,
died at st. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, on
the 18th instant, after lingering illness. aged
SO years. He had been a resident Of Middle
River Neck nearly his entire life. He is sur
vived by a widow, who was Miss Mary Rol.
Inns, and several children. Mr.. Milburn had
been a member Of Orem's NJ. E. Church many
years and the funeral took place there on Fri
day morning.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Logan.-Mr. Luke Logan, Jr., son Of Mr..
Luke Logan, of Cockeysville, died of tubercu.
losis on Wednesday night, after q protracted
illness, aged % years. He had been telegraph
operator in the employ of the Northern Cen
trail Railway Company and spent some time in
New Mexico for the benefit of his health. Be-
sides his parents he is survived by several
brothers and sisters. One of his brothers is
Mr.. Thomas ]. Logan. railroad agent at Texas.
Deceased, who was unmarried, was member
of st. Joseph's Catholic Church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-10

Successful Reunion of Sunday Schools:
The annual reunion of the Sunday schools OF
Long Green Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was held on Wednesday, in CIayton's
Grove, at Fork. The schools of Fork, Wilson's,
Union, Salem and Waugh churches formed in
procession with Mr.. James L. Norwood as
chief marshal, and marched to the grove with
banners flying. Rev. M. L: Beall, pastor OF
dresses were delivered by Revs. w. G. Babcock,
]. r. Pardew, Edward Hayes and John D..
Marsh. Other ministers present were Revs.
D. 81. Martin, Charles De Long, William ID.
Fox and w. L. Schmalhorst. Reports from
the various schools were read. The reunion
zoo laroalu affendad.
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08
Big Peach Crop Promised

Three weeks ago II man AT
Sweet Springs claimed To have
examined a peach tree and
found the buds all frozen on
killed. He rushed TO his
home paper with "a rash state.
ment that there would be no
peaches. A lot of editors who
are easily taken in last week
reprinted the article. We ex.
amined a nu mber of trees and
so far can find no damage 10
the coming crop. There Is
great danger yet rs lid snap
att1is time is much mOreliahle
to damage peaches than dur
ing the winter. Other per-
sons who have examined their
peach trees agree with our
statement.
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08

Overstrained faculties can
never bring out the best re-
suits. Overwork Is always a
waste of time; and, though it
may not seem to be at first,
eventually tire sad truth is al
ways manifested. TT cut on
needed recreation. To curtail
the hours OF sleep. u post
pone u holiday indefinitely. 10
refuse to take rest and ease
and change, under the impress.
sion that thus time il saved.
10 always a short-ssghted pol
icy and often = fatAl mistake.
The time arrives when
the poor, abused faculties.
take their rest or refuse to
serve altogether, or do so III
70 feeble 4 fashion a. TO show
deterioration.
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08
Land Deals.

Fred Pittman OF northeast
Of Malta Bend, Friday closed
a deal in which he sold 100
acres of his bottom land TO
Smith Peters, of Carroll ouu-
ty, for S.. 400. Mr.. Peters is
a young bachelor and has
moved over 10 work the land.
J. W. Taylor Friday sold 80
acres of land near Arrow
Rock to Il. Z. Hagge for
$4,000.
a.. II. McRoberts, Jr., of
Malta Bend. closed the deal
for l7S acres of land belong
lug u J, s. Small, Of Leaven-
worth, Kansas, which is To-
Gated south Of Malta Bend.
ysnDvke y 60. negotiated
the deal, consideration 500
per acre.
Hayden Colvert has rented
the John Cbappell farm. near
the Colony. for his son,
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08

by W. Il. Mullins for analysis
were pronounced to be para.
line oil, finest quality.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Nj. A.. Brown
have moved from Slater T.
Dodge City, Kansas. Mrs.
Brown was formerly Miss
Leta Stapleton Of this city,
-. T.. Casebult purchased this
week the brick store building
in which he has his dry goods
store. A Mr.. Wbitmore, OF
Virginia owned the building.
Consideration $1,000 Mar
vim Casebolt's pipe exploded
"A few days ago, while he WAS
taking "A quiet smoke. How
the powder got into the pipe
is a mystery, but Marvin is
suspicious of his wife,
III. Noonon was much distress
ed Til ,rsday of last week up
on receiving "A message from
his wife which contained in
formation OF the serious ILL
ness of their daughter, Mrs.
Il. Barton nj her home IN
Clarence, Mo. A little babe
was born to her the day be-
fore. but death came u IL ~
the hour Of birth. The sym
Dathy of her many Miami
friends Is extended to Mrs.
Barton. Later information il
that she is improving. = Miami
Weekly News.
Married Mt The residenc. ol
the bride in Sweet Springs.
Thursday morning, Feb. %,
1907, Rev. s. II. Carter. of
Nelson, and Mrs. j. II. Dick
erson, Of this city. Rev. s.
M. Brown, of Kansas City,
was present and otiiciated at
the marriage. The promi-
hence of the Parties lend
special interest to the occa-
sion and their friends in
town and throughout the coun.
ty confidently expect and wish
for them "a life Of happiness.
They will live IN the residence
on Bridge street. Henry
Jackson has purchased Of j..
ID. Smith his stock Of groceri
es and will take possession Ia
day. We failed u learn what
Mr.. Smith will do. We learn
of the sale just rs we go a.
press. The one-year.old
daughter of Fritz Haseimeyer
died Monday morning and
was buried at Emma Tuesday,
Rev. Demetrio conducting the
funeral. Sweet Springs Her
aid.
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08
Missouri Boys Corn Growing
Contest.

~ mdUIUOtn DOVS corn
growing contest is being or.
ganized among the boys of
Missouri for 1907. IL is be.
ing conducted by the Missouri
Corn Growers Association in
cooperation with the State
Board Of Agriculture and the
Agricultural College atColum-
hia. and promises Ia bp Of
great interest 10 every Mis-
souri, boy who has an oppor-
tunity 10 grow some corn dur.
ing the coming year. A long
list Of prizes will be offered
at the State Core Show in
January for which every boy
in the contest can compete.
There are no fees, no difficult
requirements and every Mis-
souri, boy is eligible. In ad.
dition to the prizes at the
State Show "A large number of
local and county contests have
been arranged at which local
banks and merchants are Of
fering prizes. One of these
contests should be organized
in every community where
corn is the important crop.
There will be two classes
of boys IN this contest, the
young mems class or those
over ID years and under 20
and in the boys class or those
l5 years old and under. The
amount of corn To be grown in
the young mems class is ut
least one acre and in the boys
class one fourth acre. Corn
for planting should be secur-
ed in the neighborhood if pos.
sible 81 that IL will be well
adapted 10 the soil and eli.
mate. Where good corn can
not be secured, however, the
Agricultural College will sup
ply corn of good quality TO
those who wish it. Several
prominent corn breeders have
also offered To give corn for
this purpose.
All boys wishing to enter
this contest or those wishing
fnther particulars should ad-
M. F. MILLER, sec'y.,
Columbia, Missouri.
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08
County. News
From Our Exchanges
Price Lucas Dead


Word WAS received here
last Tuesday morning Of the
death of Price Lucas, who
died last Mondayof pneumonia
at his home near Mendon.
Mo-, at the pge az about -
years. The deceased was u
native of this county, and was
the son Of the late Jno. X
Lucas, one Of the old settlers
OF this community, who lived
about six miles north of Sla-
ter. The deceased leaves a
wife. one son, two brothers
and two sisters. His brothers
are Abner aud DR.. John Lucas,
and his sisters are Mrs. Lee
Hill and Mrs. Robert Wood.
MIR. Lucas WAS "A good citizen,
and his untimely death is re-
GREETED by many friends and
relatives IN this county where
he WAS born and grew Ia man.
bood.- The public sale of
;. X. Hill 10 the Good Hope
neighborhood last Tuesday
was well attended and the
receipts from the sale were
said to have been "a 81, 900
more than Mr.. Hill auticipa-
ted.-Miss Bessie LAM, of
Liberty, Mo-, who was the
guest of Mrs. j. A. Stern last.
Saturday, received n message
while here that her uncle.
VIM. Pogue, Of Jackson coun-
W, was struck by u train near
Leeds, Mo-, and INSTANTLY
killed. He was 80 years OF
age, aud IL is supposed that
ON account of defective hear.
ing, the train was upon him
before he knew t.-Slate,
Rustler.
One of b. l.. Thompson's
tenant house burned down
Wednesday morning. The
house was occupied by Gene
Webb, col. One Of the chill
dren started 10 put IA pair of
leggins in the stove and their
mother told them not To do it,
but to take them up stairs and
put them away and IL seems
that they were "a fire and not
discovered until it was tool
late. Most of the household
goods were saved. Arrow
Rock Statesman.
Uncle Fee Gillian sold yes
terday all Of his Gillian real
estate 10 VIM. McMahan for
3d. 600, and DR.. w. A. Benbow
sold for $1,000 10 Ben Powell
40 acres, 1t laying across the
road south of his land.-
Robert Glenn was in town
Monday and closed the deal
with Dan Shofner. This il as
fine piece of land as lays out
of doors and there il not u
wrinkle 10 be found in il.
This addition to his other
land makes Bob quite . land
owner, and be has q right to
step high Gillian Globe.
The samples of coal oil sent
y Kahsas City and st. Louis
The Marshall republican., 1907-03-08
Cooper-Stapleton

Il Oh EAVttt
Annie Stapleton and Robert
COOPER two prominent and
highly esteemed young peo-
DE III Black water were united
in holy %matrimony at the Sec
ond Christian church in Black
water. Rev. l.. b. Parsons of
Jefferson city officiating.
The Bridal parties entered
the church tn the sweetstrains
of the wedding march played
by Miss Bertha Mouroe.
Sampson Poindexter. and
Delmere Stapleton brother of
the bride came first next fol-
lowing the best man and
.Geore poindexter and Robert
"copper" next came Miss Madge
Stapleton and Miss Adverta
Monroe followed by Miss
CleDnie Wright Of Nelson and
Miss Annie Stapleton. form
ing "A beautiful line, Rev. Par
sons in u very Impresslvely
worded ceremony pronounced
them man aud wife.
The bride was attired in a
beautiful costume of lavender
silk touched with white, and a
beautiful long veil jrapcd to
her head with large white
carnations and ribbon she was
carrying white carnations Ia
her hands. The maid OF hon
or and maids were neatly
gowned in white which was
beautiful for the occasion.
The best man aud groom wore
the conventional black.
The bride was the only
daughter ri MIR. aud Mrs.
S,apleton. IL will be
quite IA sad parting rs Miss
was the only daughter
and mas never been away from
town to stay any length o.
time in her life, and was so
much help and comfort to her
parents.
A grand reception was
ut the home Of the brides
which was much in
by all present, there
being one hundred and tbir.
Teen guests at the reception.
They have "A host of friends
who congratulate them upon
choice of life companion
ship. The happy couple were
recipients Of II large number
IF valuable as we'll as useful
presents.
Again we congratulate Mr..
Cooper upon his choice as his
il one of Black waters
most popular young ladies and
Ter bright and CHEEKY DISPOSE
ion will carry sunshine into
,he home.
The happy couple will be at
heir home near cid Lamine
Ifter March the first.
A Friend.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-10-09

DOCTOR McCOHMICK
CURES THE IdQUOH HABIT.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-10-09

p r. STRIPPING. once mayor and
prominent citizen and lodge man OF
Rosebud. Texas. one hundred miles
north Of Dallas. died IN Oliver City
early last Friday morning from the
effects OF a gunshot wound received
yer a year ago. The remains were
shipped TO his old home at Rosebud
Tuesday evening