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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

A Well known Physician Struck by
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Escape.-During
the heavy storm of Thursday night Of last
week bolt Of lightning struck Or. william
D. Corse, of Gardenville, on the back Of the
neck, travelled down his spinal column to his
left foot, tore his shoe to fragments, brokeQne
of his toes, severely burned his foot, ana ne
still lives to tell the tale. When the bolt
struck him he was rendered unconscious and
two other men, one veterinary surgeon were
sst1nned.
Adjoining the home Of DR.. Corse is that Of
HI. William J. Corse, nurseryman and an
uncIe0f the physician. His house was struck
and itis believed by the same bolt which IN
jured DR.. Corse. The woodwork on that part OF
the house that was struck was badly shattered
and Mr.. Corse says that when the fash. came
the house seemed to be filled withS4Ir but
that it was only momentary. Following the
flames the building was filled with smoke and
it was necessary to open the windows to let It
out. Mr.. Corse was stunned, but was none the
worse for his experience.
DIR. COrse returned home from call upon
patient during the height of tae storm. Await
ing him at the house were veterinary surgeon
and his assistant, who had called to see sick
horse. The three men proceeded to the stable
and Dr. Corse led the horse out of the stall to
an adjoining shed. The veterinarian was ex-
aminfng the horse when the fash came and
the bolt struck DR.. Corse. he was knocked
several feet from where be stood and fell to the
ground unconscious.
The two other men were stunned and it was
several minutes before they recovered them.
selves. They picked up DIR. C0rse and carried
him into the house. 1t was thought that he
bad been killed, but in about half an hour he
showed signs of life and soon after recovered
consciousness. It was then found that the
bolt had Travelled down his back to bis left leg.
down bis left leg to his foot. and had shattered
his shoe. His foot was burned, but not seri.
nuslv One of his toes WAS broken and had
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

A Big Operation in Oil.-The large coal
oil and gasoline tank Of about 10000 gallons
capacity belonging to the Standard Oil Com.
pany and located at Cockeysville was dislodged
from its brick piers, and 1900 gallons Of coal
oil spilled on the ground on Saturday morning
last A local freight train was shifting cars
at Beaver Dam crossing, near the station,
and the engine, when going on the switch,
struck an empty oil car with such force as TO
cause it to Jump the three-foot humping block
and strike the brick wall supporting the tank:
The end of the tank with the oil was punctured
and the fluid flowed freely over the ground and
into a nearby stream. The brick room and
oil pumps were damaged. The estimated loss
is about s., 600.
This Lightning Was Frisky.-Mr. Thomas
Wright, his wife and children, Of Arlington,
had narrow escape from lightning during
the storm Of Thursday evening OF last week
They were eating supper in the kitchen when
a bolt Of lightning struck the chimney, came
down the hue. lifting all the lids of the cook
stove and filling the house with gas and SCOT
In the third story of the house the lightning
tore large opening in the plastering, shattered
an ANTIQUE cupboard and broke over hun
dred Jars which were stored therein.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

Minister InVents q rEscape.-Las
week THE UNIONS Monkton q respondent re-
ferred to patent for fl1e cape that had
been taken outShy a well kk,Wn minister of
that place. Speaking to thea&hme matter the
Baltimore Sun says:
believing that the flames of this earth are
to be evaded as well as those of perdition,
Rev. Solomon German, pastor of Monkton
Circuit of the M. e. Church. has spent five
years or more in devising fre-escape. Now at
last the Patent Office at Washington has set
the mark of its approval on his invention and
he sees the prospect of clearing tidy sum OF
money.
"Often Mr.. German has preached of q hot
time in the hereafter, but never, so far as
known, has he referred to the fire.escape in
that connection. Its usefulness is presumably
confined to this world of vanity and ofservants
who kindle the kitchen fire with coal oil.
"Mr. Germans contrivance consists of an
asbestos covered car. It is SO placed and kept
in readiness that when fire breaks out in ho-
tel, factory or dwelling the persons on each
floor can rush to the car and be safely hauled
down through the flames and smoke. The
greatest satisfaction that the inventor gets
from his device is in the belief that by it lives
will be saved and suffering averted. At his
home, at Monkton, he has models of his fire
car which have been interesting to all who
have seen them"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

Lauraville, Hartford Road.-Mr. Philip
| Gebb of Lauraville, was injured while going
| south on the Hartford road near Jefferson
street on Tuesday morning in collision be-
| tween his wagon and car of the Hartford
road line throwing MT: Geo6 out. ne sus-
forehead and several bruises about the shout.
| ders He was taken home in special car and
attended by DR.. VIM. D. Corse, of Gardenville.
The Lauraville Junior Volunteer Fire Com
| many extended its lawn fete to Friday and
| Saturday evenings of last week, owing to the
| stormy weather on Thursday night. Miss
| Edna Penn, of Parkville, was voted the most
| popular young lady there by winning solid
| gold watch, which was the prize. The votes
were one cent each and more than one hum
| dred dollars was taken in by that means alone.
| The boys will clear neat little sum. Among
| those who attended was noticed County Com
| missioner Mann. Senator John s. Biddison, B.
| q. Stanton, of Roland Park, and others:
The committee OF arrangements consisted OF
| Eigner, B. Taylor Hall, George Feiseler, An
| drew Schmidt, John Kratz, Roy Hobbs, Henry
Leyb, William Bradley, Frederick Emmel
and Henry Emmel. :,
| DR.. William d. Corse, OF Gardenvilie, was
night of last week, during storm, and mirac-
ulOusly escaped with his life.
| Mrs. Bradley, wife of Mr.. Thomas X. Brad
| ley, of Grindon lane, died Wednesday after
noon, after lingering illness OF nearly year;
Much sorrow is expressed for the bereaved
The Sunday school of the NJ. P. Church of
| Lauraville held its annual picnic at Gwynn
Oak Park, on Tuesday. having specially char
tered cars for the occasion. A good time was
had by all who attended. Mr.. Chester Knox
is superintendent of the school. II.
| Loreley, 18th District.-Miss Eva May
| Golden and Mr.. Elmer Ramsay Dennis, both
| of this place. we're quietly married last Sunday
morning at the home of the bride. Rev.
Charles belong, of the NJ. e. Church South,
| performed the ceremony. :.
Miss Elizabeth Tole, of Conshocken, Pa, is
| visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Shannon, of Baltimore is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs. H. II. Bow
| erman, of Loreley.
Miss Eva Chisholm, of Baltimore, is spend
| ing the summer with her aunt Miss Marion
Chisholm, of this place. l..
Blenheim, 10th District.-The Sunday
school of the st. Johns Lutheran Church Will
hold its annual picnic on Wednesday, July
31st, in Mr.. Henry Browns grove. The Long
Green Cornet Band will furnish music at night.
All cordially invited.
Miss Rosa Trapp has as her guest Miss Lii
liam Vansant, of Baltimore.
Miss Helen Rode, of Baltimore. is spending
her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. F. Emmert.
Mrs. VIM. Momberger and children, OF Bal
timore, is spending the summer with mrs.
George Momberger, of this place. l.
Now THAT motor vehicles and machinery
are manufactured in increasing quantities, it
is asked: Must the farm horse got With
automobiles, autoplows and autogrindstones,
the boys will stick to the farm if they aspire
to be coupon cutters on agreeable terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

Cockeysvllle, 9Th District.-There was a
clerical error in the cost OF corn per acre as
given by Mr.. J. 8. Crowther and published re-
Gently in THE UNION, hence it is desired that 9
correction be made. Il was in the blowing, Of
an acre of ground. The figure was $21 and it
should be 81. The total cost per acre for the
corn was 1856 3d. which included, with other
details the value of the fertility taken from the
soil and $40 for hauling the crop to market.
The 1856 80 is reduced by the value of the fod-
adding rs per cent. for reasonable profit 49, O)
would make the total cost $3.50 or So 30 per
barrel.
In the milk account respecting the feeding
of shredded fodder, Is lbs. per day for months,
and lbs. per day for 3 NOTWITHSTANDING the
to which add $40 for 8 months pasture for q
head at $3.50 per head per month, would make
Mr.. Crowther is given credit for the several
estimates as to the cost of crops and what far.
mers should receive for their labor.
It is desired that other farmers estimate the
cost of their crops, and as to losing or gaining
for their outlay and anxiety, then the approxi'
mate cost can be gotten.
Farmers too often depend on others to sci
the price of their crops. An instance was given
as to the prices of produce sold at the Eastern
Hay Scales, and as to the figures published in
the daily papers, and it was ascertained that
the weigher gave the reporter the same prices
every day. A farmer suggested that he add Q
little to make better showing for the farmer
and it proved better market. The farmers
must look into their business more thought
fully.
The old hen cannot as yet be discarded and
allow the incubator to take her place. Give
her announcement and she will do her full
duty. Mrs. John Skipper proved her worth OF
the worth of nine hens in that they Matched
1870 chickens from Is to Is eggs under each
hen. This was their first setting.
Our poultry raisers report fairly good luck
with eggs and chickens and many have been
sent to market.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

Now THAT motor vehicles and machinery
are manufactured in increasing quantities, il
is asked: Must the farm horse got With
automobiles, autoplows and autogrindstones
the boys will stick to the farm if they aspire
to be coupon cutters on agreeable terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

These People are in Earnest.-A spirited
meeting was held Friday night, lvtn; on the
Lansdowne, 18th district, under the auspices OF
IansdoWne Improvement Association. Dele
gates were present from Halethorpe, Hamilton,
Morrell Park, Dorchester Heights, Mount VII
mans and Wilhelm Park Ice cream and other
refreshments were served. The speakers who
addressed the meeting were Mr.. James Kitten.
| house. Mr. William II. Lawrence, Roads Engi-
neer Shirley, Dr. G. L. Mattfeldt and Mr.. Will
] liam McCallister, president of the Hamilton
| Improvement Association.
Mr.. McCallister dwelt especially on the i'm
portance Of having an organized congress in
| which all neighborh0od improvement associa-
| tIons around Baltimore should be represented.
| He insisted that there was but one way OF get
| ting necessary neighborhood Improvements
and that was to ask for them and, in fact, to
The association is progressing rapidly in its
/ efforts for better town and It will soon be an
| incorporated institution. Il has been instru-
mental in securing an appropriation from the
County Commissioners for three more arc
lamps for the town and has also interested
| the Patapeco Electric Company and the balti-
more County Water and Electric Company IN
| the fact that q number of residents required
| incandescent light service in their homes,
which will soon be installed. At the request
| of the association the Baltimore and Ohio
| Railroad has greatly increased its train service
| for its patrons at Lansdowne. Right Of way
| has been eeCur0o IOf tno Uulteu haiiWuJc W
| the borders of Lansdowne by the Dorchester
| Heights Association, which requested that the
Lansdowne Association secure right OF way
| through the latter town.
A Practice That is Getting People in
| Trouble.-A dispatch from Washington says
1.-THE postal laws prohibit placing written
messages in merchandise packages or letters
which less than two cents an ounce has been
paid, and the provisions of this statute admit
of no waiver Of the penalty provided. During
the last fiscal year postofice inspectors collec-
ted $5S, 065 for such violations. In thousands
of cases q short note or memorandum was
placed inside package of merchandise on
which postage was paid at one cent an ounce.
while the written matter made it necessary
that two cents an ounce should have been paid
Finding that in great number of cases the
offense was due to ignorance OF the law and
that the collection of the fine usuallv works .
hardship to the very poor, especially where
written messages are made in returning c0u-
mons. tags or certificates for premiums, Post
master. General Meyer has directed that proper
notices be placed in postoffices warning the
public against the practice
We know of q case in Baltimore county IN
which woman was lately Obliged to pay $40
for violating this law.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

This Bank VIII be ablished.-Another
meeting of persons interested in the organiza-
ton of the proposed Pikesville National Bank
was held at the office of Messrs. Barton, Will
mer. Amber & Stewart in Baltimore, on Fri
day afternoon, 18th inst. Subscriptions for
stock 80 far secured were reported and it was
found that it had been subscribed more than
double.
was SO general that the promoters of the bank
feel assured of its success. Deposits have al
ready been pledged from Arlington, Pikesyllie
and from various points in Green Spring Val.
ley. It has not been decided Juss what tne
were chosen for the first year Messrs. Paul A.
Seeger, Robert Corbett, E. P. Brnndige, John
Waters, Harry NJ. Benzinger. Albert Weber
George Edwin Lynch, Albert I. Myer, d.. y
Luttgerding, Timothy Foley, Samuel M Shoe
maker and Randolph Barton, Jr. 1t is thought
that the building can be completed and thu
bank in operation by the middle OF September
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
Dir. KnoWlton's DANDERINE

Arthur Fisk and family have moved to
Apthorp, N H., where they are about to
build house on the lot which they pur-
chased hast fall.
This community was saddened Wednes-
day, when the news reached here of the
death of Mrs. Nellie Prouty, who died at
Brightlook hospital, where three weeks
previous she underwent an operation
and for a short time it was thought she
was gaining, but the much dreaded dis
ease, pneumonia. ended her sufferings.
The remains were taken to Fitzdale to
the home of her sister, Mrs. BENJAMIN
Benoit, with whom she made her home.
Funeral services were held at the house
Friday, Rev. Mr.. Enright, officiating.
Mrs. Prouty was 40 years of age and
leaves two brothers, Charlie Dodge of
Newbury and Richard Dodge of Lunen-
burg, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Benoit
and many other relatives and friends.
The remains were taken to Riverside
cemetery and laid at rest beside her
father and mother Those from out of
town called here to attend the funeral
were Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Dodge of New
bury, W. R. and George Higgins of st.
Johnsbury, Henry Smith Of Groveton
and Mrs. Parsons of Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
PEACHAM.

Mrs. Clara May Shepherd, wife of
William Hatch, died at her home at
Peacham, .une 1, aged 81 years and nine
months. Ten or more years ago she
was married to Nathaniel Brown of
Glover, and to them were born four
children. After the death of her husband
and one child, she was married two
years ago to William Hatch of East Bar
net. Only for few weeks has she been
considered dangerously i'll, and her
death seemed sudden. She leaves a
husband, four children, one an infant OF
seven months; her parents, and several
brothers and sisters. The funeral was
held from her late home Monday after
noon. Her mother came Thursday and
stayed several days, also her brothers
wife, Mrs. Will Shepherd, from Lisbon.
Miss Mary l.. Martin from East
Hardwick was in town last week to at
tend the funeral of her niece, Miss Eunice
Hunt.
Stewart Hunt returned to West Vir-
ginia, Friday.
The Ladies Social circle of the Metho-
dist church will meet in the vestry of the
church Thursday. Dinner will be served.
The Methodist class meeting will be
held with Mrs. Cooley Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pike from Pike, N. H..
were guests at Mountain View House
last week.
Herbert Blair from East Peacham
went to Greensboro last week and
bought 80 cows.
Among the guests in town Memorial
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Fanchier from
Lawrence, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. E. R.
Mackey and daughters from St. Johns
bury, Mrs. Chester Somers and little
daughter from Ryegate. Dinner was
served in the Town hall to about 100
and $3.50 was cleared for the two
societies. About 25 members of the G.
A. k. and IA members of the w. r. c.
were present. The address of the day
was by Rev. S. ?. Brownell of West Bar
net. He gave highest praise to our
brave soldiers who fought not for
conquest or Cor liberty, but for conscience
sake, but assured us that there are
other wrongs still to be righted. Prayer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05

A. w. Merrill and wife visited their
friends at St. Johnsbury, Sunday
Charles Crane and wife of Cabot Wis
tied Mrs. Cranes parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. W. Cook, Sunday.
N H. Lane and wife of Boston visited
his sister, Mrs. William Armstrong, last
week, this place being Mr.. Lanes child
hood home.
Children's day will be observed next
Sunday at one o'clock. The teachers OF
the school are preparing the children for
the exercises.
Pre-Memorial exercises were given by
the pupils of the graded school Wednes-
day afternoon. The speaking was fine
and the drawings on the blackboards re-
fected great credit on the children.
George w. Cook has accepted posi-
ton as general travelling salesman in
Vermont with the Northern Chemical Co..
of Whitefeld.
The Ladies Aid will meet at the
church Thursday afternoon. Supper
from 5 to Z p. m. at the usual price.
Arthur Morrill, returned Friday from
weeks visit in Massachusetts.
Dir. D. S. Mott of Barre was at his
farm, the Asa Mack place, last week.
He has sold two lots for cottages to
parties who will build this summer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
For Over Sixty Years.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
: EAST CONCORD,
(Intended for last week.

NAhtShdCu loI ldSL week.
George Higgins has moved his family
to st. Johnsbury, where they are now
housekeeping. Mr.. Higgins is working
at the scale shops.
Mrs. John Mcdonald has so far re-
covered as to leave the hospital. She
will remain with friends in St. Johnsbury
for few days.
]. B. Wallace is slowly convalescing.
Abner Smith remains about the same.
Mr. and Mrs. George Sease are rejoic-
ing over the birth of a daughter
Mrs. Frank Fisher has so far recovered
as to be about the house.
Bessie Wandless spent last Saturday
with friends in St. Johnsbury.
/ Mrs. John Folsom and Miss Jennie
Vincent were in St. Johnsbury on bust
ness Friday.
The friends of Mrs. Con Lynch will be
glad to know that she is slowly conva-
lessing from surgical operation which
she underwent at Brightlook hospital
last week.
Miss Lizzie Weir was a guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Andrew Folsom Of St. Johns
bury, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Kevzer enter
tanned George and W. R. Higgins of St.
Johnsbury, Mrs. Emma Quimby and
Mrs. Minnie Seavey of Concord and
Miss Edith Keyzer Of Jefferson, N. H.,
the past week.
John Folsom has greatly improved the
looks OF his house and store by new
coat of paint and Ira Grant is making
extensive repairs on the interior of his
house.
Miss Marion Higgins ofSt. Johnsbury
is at work for Mrs. H. E. Keyzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Savers have moved
into Frank Fishers house on the Oregon
road.
]. b. Wallace and Abner Smith, who
have been i'll for some time remain about
the same.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05

was offered by Rev. P. n. Granger and
excellent music was furnished by the
male quartet.
Thomas Matthew and family moved
to St. .Johnsbury the first of the week.
The members of the Sixty club are
invited to meet with Miss Sarah A.
Hand Thursday afternoon.
A game of base ball was played Thurs
day afternoon between the Peacham
and Barnet boys, the score being 6 to A
in favor of the former. During the game
the horse belonging to Walter Gilfl1an,
being weary of the game, or frightened,
ran away, but was stopped at South
Peacham and no damage done.
The annual meeting of the Molly Falls
Telephone company was held at Hooker
vile, Saturday. H. w. Martin, X. B.
Kenerson, ]. c. F. Richter, R. N. Steele,
and Will Chapman attended the meeting
1t was voted to have seven directors
hereafter instead of five, and R. B.
Kinnerson was elected for this part of
the district.
Mrs. Elizabeth Allen from Lynn, Mass,
and her little granddaughter, Dorothy,
are spending couple of weeks at the
Misses Bickford's.
Through change in plans Mrs. Trego
the National Supt., of Evangelistic w. c.
T. U. work, who was to speak here May
81, will speak in the Congregational
church Sunday, June 9.
The ladies of the Missionary society
will meet Friday afternoon at / o'clock
to sew for the missionary barrel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
WHEELOCK.

Frank Eaton of St. Johnsbury is visit.
ing his sister, Mrs. 6. L. Gerry.
u; M. Mclean was reminded of his
gath birthday by a good number of his
trends and neighbors gathering at
Mechanics hall last week Tuesday night
A very pleasant social time was enioyed
by ALL Cake and coffee were served,
Memorial exercises at the school Fri.
Jay afternoon were very good. Quite a
number OF the parents attended.
Miss Amelia Lee visited her friend
Mrs. Dodge, at Sheffield, Saturday.
Mrs. Laura Ball is gaining slowly.
VIII Stafford has his blacksmith shon
y onto the lot that he bought Of
george Bean, Will Sanborn doing the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
EAST RYEGATE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Markham were
guests of Reuben Chamberlin over Sun.
day.
Most Of the young people attended the
play The Dutchman's Honeymoon" at
Woodsville Wednesday night.
Miss Angie Hunt of Monroe is working
at Clarence Bedell's.
Mrs. Bert Hall and Mrs. George
Cochran were guests of Mrs. E. l.. Gil
christ, Thursday.
Marian and Letha Nelson were in
South Ryegate at their uncle's, James
Park, d few days last week.
Pre-Memorial exercises were held at
the schoolhouse by this school and Dis
trict No. 5.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-05
WEST BARNET.

Mr.. and Mrs. McPhee of Lyndonville
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nc
Phee over Sunday.
Miss Elsie Choate ofPeacham is spend
ing few days with Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Choate. a.
Miss Margaret Richie was at home
Saturday and Sunday.
3D.: Gray from Canada was the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph HASTE last
week. -'''
George HASTE is suffering from an at
tack OF grip. Harold Conant has also
been i'll the past week. ''So