The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-10-05

was Mrs. Sheridan's pastor before she came to
Towson to live. Over twenty of the clergy
were present. The body was taken to Wash
ington and placed in vault in Mt. Olive
Cemetery.
Barrett.-Mrs Elizabeth G. Barrett died al
her home at Phoenix. N. G. r. R., on Saturday
last, from the effects of stroke of paralysis
aged 81 years. She is survived by two chill
dren-Mr. George Hartman, superintendent Of
the county fire-alarm telegraph, and Miss
Elizabeth Barrett teacher in the public
schools. Deceased was for many years mem
Der of Poplar NJ. P. Church.
Ports.-Mr. George w. Ports, a farmer neal
Grace Church, 9th district, who had been in
failing health about year, died on the 25th
ult., aged 81 years. He was native Of that
section of the county and son of the late
George Ports. He is survived by widow and
two daughters-Mrs. Horace Kelley and Mrs
William Mike. Three brothers and three
sisters also survive him.
The Governor Opens the Firemen's Fair
at Towson.-The fair for the benefit of the
Towson Volunteer Fire Company enjoyed the
distinction of being opened on Tuesday night,
He came here in trolley car and was met
by a reception committee, headed by Dr. A. Q.
McCurdy, chairman, and escorted to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Jas. ]. Lindsay. A few minutes
was spent in introductions and then the Gov
ernor, escorted by the committee and Bur.
goyne's Military Band, proceeded to the Guild
House and Mr.. Lindsay made the formal
speech of welcome and paid numerous COM
pliments to His Excellency that met cordial
response from an audience that thronged the
hall.
The Governor replied in a very happy man.
ner and in the course of his remarks said:
II have been Governor of Maryland three
years and nine months. In 80 days my official
authority will end. Nothing has given me
more pleasure during my administration than
attending gatherings like this or to lend my
aid to such organizations. The Governor can
do no better duty than to come out on such
occasions and lend his aid and presence.
1--WE want to encourage these organizations.
We men have the idea we are the whole thing
-'it'-in every sense of the word, but without
the fair sex no community could succeed. Ii
it were not for the women your fair would not
amount to anything.
81 have been used as an advertising medium.
On occasions like this they say: If we could
only have a real live Governor present.
think it my duty to come out here, and if my
presence will increase the earnings of the fair
it will be worth while.
Someone has said the Governor is popular
in sewing circles but with the people who cast
the good will of the ladies, the votes will take
care of themselves. did not amount to much
before got married. If you have someone to
help you you can get along better. 1t is a
great thing when you go home to realize some
one is glad to see you. 1t makes you better
man. If husband does not come home from
work he should not blame his wife for nursing
wrath. 1t is the fault of the husband.
at has been the volunteers in every line of
duty who have done the best work. The vol
unteer soldiers won all the battles. won our
liberty. When the volunteer firemen turn out
of their beds at night you realize what they
are doing for you. The money you are raising
fire. You should take all the chances you can
and play the wheel as often as possible. / am
willing to turn my pocketbook over to the
ladies.
ION the part of the volunteer firemen de.
clare this fair open, and as Governor of the
State 1 will not be satisfied if it is not a
success"
At the close of his remarks the Governor
was introduced to every body in the room and
made his word good by spending his cash freely
in the chances that were offered. After spend
ing an hour or two very pleasantly he returned
to Baltimore.
A large number of donations were received
by the ladies for the fair and it is believed that
a handsome sum will be netted for a most
worthy object. DR.. A. @. McCurdy is chair
man of the fair committee and the following
had charge of the tables:
CldlTmaQ-MTSs
Vice Chairman-Mrs. r. G. Massenburg.
Candy-Mrs. A. G. McCurdy, Misses Nora,
Mary and Dorothy Bruff.
Cake-Mrs. R. 6. Massenburg Mrs. John F.
Anderson and Mrs. J. Royston Green.
Fancy-Mrs. Dixon G. Walker, Mrs. Frank
1. Wheeler and Mrs. Andrew O. Snyder.
Country Store-Mrs. James Kelley, Mrs.
Edward F. Anderson and Miss Mary Yellott.
Jacobs Well-Misses Edith Cole, lima Mas
senburg and Julia Lee.
Ice-Cream-Mr. George E. Odell.
Bowling-Messrs. Dixon G. Walker, Frank
w. Coale and Thomas G. Bruff.
Voting Contest-Messrs. Frank I. Wheeler
and James ]. Lindsay.
The fair will be continued on Saturday night
and it is hoped every body will attend and do
what they can to help this worthy cause. It
is thought that Saturday nights auction will
be an excellent opportunity OBSCURE bargains.
Baltimore County Epworth League Raj
ly.-The annual rally of the Epworth League
Chapters of the East Baltimore District, located
afternoon and evening and all day Sunday, in
Govanstown M. E. Church, Rev. Howard F.
Downs, pastor. Mr.. Harry B. Parsons. OF
Govanstown, chairman of the Baltimore
county work, will preside. The exercises will
commence at 3 P. NJ. with praise service, in
charge of Mrs. John E. Slade,, of Wilson Chap
ter, Long Green, followed with Communication
of Departments" by Mr. ]. Howard Flay hart,
district president; "Work of the Social De-
partment," by Mr.. William. III. Hail. first vice.
president of East Baltimore District; 1.-The
Devotional Meeting" by Miss Olive L. Smith,
of Monkton Chapter; I'M rcy and HelpWork, :
by Miss II. s. Henry, of the Deaconess' Home,
closing with business session. The evening
session will begin at 7.3O o'clock with song
service, in charge of Mr.. Edgar Fl. Freeland
of Stabler's Chapter, Parkton Circuit, to be fol
lowed with an address by Mr.. William 81.
Anderson. Maryland State Superintendent oil
the Anti-Saloon League. On Sunday morn.
be conducted by Mr.. J. Harry Grace. of High.
landtown Chapter; g. 80 o. clock, Sunday school
session, in charge of Mr.. Walter U. Causey, Of
Govanstown Chapter /; IL O'Clock, the rally ser.
mon, by Rev. ]. Fred. Heisse, d. D., presiding
elder of West Baltimore District. In the after
Junior League Superintendent of West Balti
more District, will give a talk on Junior
League Work." 1.-The Work of the Depart
ment of World Evangelism" will be discussed
by Mr. Ernest NJ. Poole, of Govanstown Chap
ter, to be followed with an address on THE
Il. Frank Rail, pastor of First NJ. E. Church
Baltimore. The evening session will begin
with testimony service, conducted by Mr.
James E. Dunphy, of Towson Chapter. The
closing address of the rally will be made by
Rev. Charles L. Pate, D. D., pastor of Wes
cises throughout will be interspersed with spir
ted singing. There are thirty chapters in Bal
timore county entitled to representation al
this rally.
Fire Losses Adjusted.-Att the last meeting
of the Hartford Mutual Fire Insurance Compa
nv the executive committee passed and order
ed paid the following losses:
Mrs. Kate Bower, of Baltimore county, los:
of barn and contents, 81, 1925
Charles H. Lutz, of Baltimore county, dam
age to barn by lightning, 1876.
Thomas V. Richardson, of Baltimore county
loss of barn and wagon house and contents BY
lightning, 81, 1866.
Mrs. 0phela Ensor, of Baltimore county
damage to dwelling by lightning, SIS.
E. P. Thomas, of Montgomery county, losi
of barn and contents, 81 6A.4.
James A. Wiles, loss of store house, $1,000
Robert Archer, loss of hotel and dwelling
81. 500.
Worthington & Hughes, contents of store
81, 500. go
John T. Carter, loss of carriage-house, $50.
Mr.. D. Gilpin Wilson was elected membe
of the board of directors to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr.. Edward M. Allen.
The Trustees Commission Cut in Two
i'm the case of Lemuel T. Appold against tn
MARYLAND Agricultural and Mechanical Asso
citation, in which exceptions were taken to tn
ratification of the auditors account, Judg