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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

A Large Tract to be Developed.-A Balti.
more paper says syndicate of local capitalists
has been organized and tract of land com.
prising about 1876 acres has been purchased for
development The land, it is understood, is in
the northern suburbs, close to where building
operations are active, and at least 1900 dwell
ings will be built thereon.
A member of the syndicate said the plans
for development of the land have not been
fully outlined He admitted that several hun.
dred dwellings would be erected and said the
proposed improvements would be started as
soon as the plans are definitely decided upon,
which. he added, would be about the early
part of next month. The land is well adapted
for the construction of houses. Streets will be
run through and an up-to-date scheme will be
followed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Cuttings, 18th District:-Mr. and Mrs.
Moses Nafzinger gave birthday surprise
party on Monday evening last at their home
in Long Green Valley, in honor of the 18th
birthday Of their daughter, Miss Lille Naf'
Finger. She was the recipient of many birth
day membranes from relatives and friends,
including picture postcards from distant friends.
Miss Theresa Hergenrather entertained the
company with graphophone and Mrs. Elias
Miller also contributed to the entertainment of
the guests. Refreshments were served during
the evening and the time passed most pleas
antly. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Miller, of Indiana, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Briden-
baugh, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Prigel, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schultz. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Barnhart Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Nafzinger,
Mrs. Charles 8. Rampley, Mrs. Sara Yoder,
Mrs. VIM. Robinson, Mrs. Grau Misses Sadie
Barnhart Ida Mumma, Alma Warfel, Mary
and Noami Morgan, G. Bernice Gorsuch,
Emma Newhauser, Mollie and Annie SCHNEIDER,
Eta and Lizzie Schmidt, Mabel Sutherland,
Noami Smith, Ada and Lidia Yoder, Katie
Eicholtz, BERTHE Grau, Martha Bridenbaugh,
Martha and Lille Nafzinger. Carrie and Theresa
Schultz and Messrs. Christian Bridenbaugh,
John. Clarence, Joseph and Hayes Barnhart
Donald Mumma, Samuel Newhauser. Joseph,
Elmer and Carroll Schmidt, Joseph Schnider
Oscar, Otto and Eddie Grau, Ernest Kolk.
Frank and Charlie sEicholtz, Maurice and
Frank Phillips, Maurice Yoder, Willie Schultz,
Lewis Nafzinger, Harry and Arthur Suther-
land, Sylvester Prigel and many others. s.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

To Prevent Hog Cholera.-A rEeEiaeatu
farmer gives the following simple preveaess
for this disease:
take bushel of clean wood ashes, BUSH
ell of pulverized charcoal, peck of oil meal,
gallon of sulphur, gallon of salt and half.
dollar box of Snoddy's remedy. Mix thor
oughly. The hogs will eat it readily and
thrive. Keep it away from other stock, as it is
not good for Them"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Lightning Destroys Spring.-A letter
from York county says: During a severe
storm on Friday in the lower part of York
county lightning struck large chestnut>sfee
on the farm of George Anstine, near East
Prospect, splitting the trunk and then passing
into spring at the base of the tree. The old
spring seemed neverfailing and had quenched
thirst for more than 100 years, but the light
ming seems to have DETECTED the course of the
water, and the spring has disappeared as though
il never existed"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Extra Fine Cabbage.-THE UNION is in
debted to Mr.. MCLEAN Weakley, a young
farmer near Sweet Air, for two heads of extra
fine cabbage that weighed III lbs.each. There
are thousands like them on the same farm and
Mr.. Weakley is making daily trips to Balti-
mora with them
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Purchase Of q Country Place.-Mr.
Daniel Rider, the we'll known Baltimore COM
mission merchant, has purchased the country
place of Mr.. George G. Wilkins, on the south
side of the Joppa road, at Sherwood, N. G. r.
R., and will make it his summer home. The
house contains IA rooms and the grounds sur
rounding it are acres in extent. The con-
sideration is said to have been about $4,000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Line Makes Good Showing.-T Belair
1Egis of last week said the monthly report of
the Baltimore and Belair Electric Railway
Company for July 31st shows that month to be
the banner month in the history OF the COM
pany-22 848 passengers were transported over
the line during the 81 days of July, an in
crease of 10 per cent. over July, 1906, and an in
crease of 24a per cent. over July, 1905. The
number of miles run during the month of
July while carrying passengers was 7,72156,
nearly one-third the distance around the earth.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Marble Hill, 9th District.-Somehow the
impression is manifest that Republican Gov
ernor will be elected this year. A prominent
Democrat was surprised this week on hearing
his wife, who believes in Democracy, say that
success will come to the Republican party.
We hope this will come to pass. A number
of persons of both parties have declared that
there is too much of keeping few men in the
prominent offices. This is peoples govern
ment and some jealously is expressed when
there is no chance for others to get some of the
county's money.
Our friends have plead with the County
Commissioners to give US a special officer to
look after our moral safety and keep the lamps
trimmed and burning. This vicinity, includ.
ing Cockeysville, is one of the most Travelled
sections, whether the people walk or ride, and
not to have light to tell them where they are,
after they leave or go to the railway station, is
unworthy of our authorities.
Rev. 7. M. West preached acceptable SER
mons on Sunday last. His friends appreciate
his recovery from injuries by falling from his
buggy. 1t was narrow escape from fatal in
jury as his body was hanging from the vehicle
while his foot caught in the footiron. Fortu-
nately his release saved him.
Rev. L. s. Reichard, of Hamilton, preached
acceptaby at the Presbyterian Church at Ash
land last Sunday.
Miss Mollie Storms sang last Sunday as So
loist at the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
absence of her sister, Miss Nellie Storms.
A large attendance is expected Friday and
Saturday at the picnic and supper at Bosley
Church grove.
A colored laborer of Mr.. F. G. Scotts. on
Sunday night, not being able to control his
horse, was compelled to let it go and the con-
sequence was the animal ran with the buggy
between the gates and embankment at Cock
eysville. A colored woman Emma Holiday
was thrown from the buggy on her head on
the brick platform. The flag pole was knocked
down and the horse thrown by striking the
lamp-post and was held there until help came.
The animal took fright at passing train. 1t
was most exciting experience for the occu-
pants of the buggy.
Some interest is shown towards exhibits for
the Timonium fair. One family has received
over $50 in premiums, which is an incentive
to exhibit. -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Rayville, 9th District.-The warm weather
of the past few weeks has brought quite a
number of city folks to this section. Mrs J..
E. Hartsell is spending week with her sister,
Mrs. John E. Shaver; Mr.. William Wiley and
wife spent Sunday with Mr.. N. n Norris, Of
Eklo; Mrs. j. Nj. Cuttings is passing a week
with Mr.. E. D. Wilson Mr.. Leroy Young
and bride visited their parents Mr.. D. Young
and Judge Melchor Hoshall. This was the
first time they had been home since their elop-
ment, about month ago, to Washington, d.
O., where they were married.
The reunion of the Sunday schools of the
New Market Circuit of the M. E. Church. Rev.
w. G. Brian, pastor, on the 9th inst. was well
attended. Addresses were made by Revs. Sol
ONION German, f. B. Emenheiser, II. r. Saw
age, H. E. Kemp and W. @. Brian. Bonair
Cornet Band furnished the instrumental music.
Mrs. John II. Hyland will hold lawn fete
at her home, next Saturday evening.
Rev. F. B. Emenheiser will preach at Pine
Grove Church, next Sunday, at 1890 A. M.
The trustees of Pine Grove Church have had
the interior of the building neatly papered,
the seats vanished and the exterior is also be-
ing painted by the noted artist. Mr.. Walter
Merryman. A very neat iron fence has been
erected to inclose the church lot. Reopening
exercises will be held at this church, Sunday
morning, September LIST. The Presiding Elder,
Rev. DR.. Washinger, will have charge of the
exercises.
1no prIuClpdl VI Our puuLC SCuOOl LAS re-
signed and the board of trustees has selected
Mr.. r. E. Mccain, assistant superintendent at
the House of Refuge, as teacher of the school.
The grain crop through this section is yield
ing very we'll and corn bids fair for hand
some return to the farmer for his hard labor.
A good rain is very much needed now for all
growing crops.
The apple crop is good and Johnny"
Wooden, our colored neighbor. is the first man
in this neighborhood to have the juice pressed
out of his apples in order to "wet his whistle"
Mrs. F. B. Kidd has returned from two
weeks visit to her sister in Indiana.
Our friend, Mr. George A. Galloway, seems
to be standing the pressure of the very warm
weather tolerably well. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Festivals, Fetes. 6c.-The ladies of Dover
NJ. E. Church will hold a lawn fete in the
grove at the church, on Friday and Saturday,
August 23d and oath. Proceeds to be used for
repairing the church. Public cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Johns P. E.
Church, Kingsville, will hold peach and ice
cream festival in the Casino, Upper Falls, on
Proceeds for the benefit Of the church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

A Hartford Paper Tells This Snake
Story.-Mr. Calvin Appleton and his son
Samuel, of near Aberdeen, tells the best snake
story of the season, and moreover they claim
it is true. They say that in moving last week
the mower cut the head off of a good-sized
snake of the species known as the spotted viper.
Upon looking at it carefully they noticed
portion and finally a three-foot black snake
was pulled from the viper's stomach. The
one snake, which was only feet long itself,
had swallowed the other one and had only !
foot to go and come on. The strange part of
the story is that the blacksnake was still alive.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

DROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
SON, MD.-Inc0rpordted 1801.-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF sURROUMDING COUNTRY;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17
LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION.''
Tuesday. August o. by F. ]. Schlosstein, assign
ee on the premises, leasehold property cor
ner York road and Oakland avenue.
Tuesday, August q, by +. ]. Schlosstein assign
ee, on the premises, leasehold property on
the York road opposite Cold Spring lane.
Saturday, August 81, by Harry e. Parkhurst, at
torney, ETC., at the Court House door, fee
simple dwelling house property in Govans-
town. on st. Georges avenue.
Wednesday, September 4. by Benjamin Roscn-
helm and Charles MICH. Howard, trustees,
on the premises, valuable building lots on
the Hartford turnpike, betw cen Lauraville
and Hamilton.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

A Runaway Coal Car Causes Trouble,
A runaway coal car crashed into asouthbound
passenger train on the Md. & Pa. Railroad, be.
tween Towson and Sheppard Station, on Mon.
day morning, injuring J. w. Blaney, engineer
and fireman Edward Willis. The accident
was caused by the coal car not responding to
the brakes. Some employees of the Sheppard
and Enoch Pratt Hospital were shifting the
car on the private switch on the hospital
grounds az the time and, gaining considerable
Roadway, it ran through the switch on the
main track and started toward Towson when
it ran intot the passenger train. The crew Of the
train could not see the runaway car on account
of the sharp curves until it was only about so
yards away. Engineer Blaney, when he saw
that a collision was certain, threw on the
emergency brakes and called to the fireman to
jump. The locomotive was badly damaged
and was derailed. The railroad officials were
notified at once and sent large force of men
to clear away the wreckage. The passengers
were transferred to another train and taken to
Baltimore after delay of two hours.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17
MIDSUMMER NUPTIAL EVENTS.


SrEENK EN-SAvIN.-Miss Mary Virginia
Savin, daughter of Mr.. 4. T. Savin, OF Towsons
was married to DIR. Charles d. Steenken, OF
Baltimore on Saturday morning last ct the
rectory of Trinity P. E. Church, Towson: oy
Rev. W. H. II. Powers. The bride was given
away by her brother Mr.. Andrew A. Savln;
and Mrs Andrew A. Savin was matron OF
honor. The best man was Mr.. Osma n. Ga[d.
ner. The bride was attired in blue silk. AFTER
the ceremony the bridal party took luncheon
at the Rennert. Later in the afternoon they
left for short trip, after which they Will JOIN
Doctor ard Mrs. T. Littleton Savin, OF Pine
Bluff, Ark, at Atlantic City.
RocHE-HEDRIcK.- L. E. Hedrick and
Mr.. Cherries Parnell Roche, both of Towson.
were married on Saturday morning, 9th inst,
at the rectory of st. AIMS Catholic
York road, Baltimore, by Rev. T. B. Kenn5-
A few friends witnessed the ceremony. The
bride, who is a granddaughter of the late
Charles Bosley, of Towson, has been q clerk
and typewriter in the insurance office of Messrs.:
Wheeler & Cole. The groom is nephew OF
Mr. Daniel Harding, contractor and builder
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Bull Has Gotten Into a Peck Of Trouble.
The Baltimore american of Tuesday said:
"William @. Bull, alias William Crawford, of
Parkville, Baltimore county, who several
weeks ago failed to appear at the home of Miss
Helen G. Jadgmen, 1909 Central avenue, to
whom he was to have been married, was ar
rested yesterday and locked up at the North
eastern Police Station charged with the larceny
diamond ring. valued at $50, the property of
of Miss Pearl Pierce, 955 North Chester
street. At the hearing he was committed for
court. Bull, it seems, had stopped at the home
of Miss Pierce for several nights and when he
that time he had been staying at the home of
Miss Jadgmen, to whom he had been engaged.
Miss Jadgmen, who was to have been Bulls
wife, is nurse at the City Hospital. The
wedding was to have taken place at her home
two weeks ago. The house was crowded with
friends and relatives at the time, but Bull did
not put in his appearance"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

from 500. s1.25. S1.5O. $1.75 and $500 per day;
also on yield of 10. L. H. 10. IS and 20 barrels
per acre at the price of $3.50 per barrel when
housed
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Coming Nuptial Events.-The engagement
is announced of Miss Gretchen Howard RE
man, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Howard RE
man, of Towson, to Mr.. Paul Frame, young
Baltimore business man. The wedding will
take place next fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Todd, of the Pot
Spring road, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Mamie Todd, to Mr.. William
Grove Lawyer, of Littletown. Pa. The mar
rage will take place next month.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Timonium Fair Notes.-Ladies who in
tend to make entries in the household depart
ment will much oblige the secretary if they
will mail them to him at Lutherville as early
as possible in order that they may be entered
in the books before the opening of the fair.
The main Office on the fair grounds will be
open next Monday, August 10th, and continue
open daily until the fair.
Articles intended for exhibition at the fair
must be sent to the grounds on Monday before
the opening day. Only the entries, and not
the articles for exhibit, must be sent to the
secretary's Office at Lutherville.
Beginning on Wednesday next, August 10th.
Secretary Nussear can be found at the Second
National Bank building, Towson, on Tuesday
and Friday of each week between the hours
of A. NJ and I'm.
The fair grounds never looked better than
they do this year. The beautiful trees that
surround the track are delight to the eye,
while the buildings and fences are in good
shape.
fyou want copy of the fair premium list
write your request on postal and send it to
Mr.. James g. Nussear, Lutherville, Md.
The board of managers held a meeting on
the fair grounds on Thursday afternoon and
inspected the grounds and buildings. Every
thing will be in fine shape for the show.
All the privileges for the coming fair have
been sold. These usually net very good rev.
enue to the society.
The managers Of the fair deserve the hearty
support of the people of Baltimore county.
They give much of their time to advance the
interests of the society and they do it without
compensation of any kind. The fair is
mighty big advertisement for the county
don't you forget that.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-The tournament at the Manor Glen
race track on Saturday last was well managed
affair and much enjoyed by those who attended.
Many were kept away by the threatening
weather, this being something that some are
afraid to face when there are good prospects
for thunder storms. There were contests Tor
both professionals and amateurs. Dr. Alex,
ander Mitchell made both the addresses ana
acquitted himself very acceptably. SeVerai
running races followed the tournament,
Miss Anna Burk, of Glover Hill, has nad as
her guests Detective Kratz and wife: OF Balti-
more, and Miss Georgianna Burk, OF FaTk!on.
Among the attractions Of Glover Hill is
beautiful little lake and this always contributes
to the pleasures Of those who visit that hospit-
able home. Few farmers are 80 fortunate as
to be thus provided.
Mrs. John Price has been sick at her home
near Jacksonville.
Mrs. Agnes Emory, of Manor Glen, is enter.
tanning her sister in-law, Mrs. May Emory, OF
Belair.
Miss Nora Brown is spending her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ensor Brown,
near Jacksonville.
Mr.. John W. Wolfe, who some time ago
bought the Wesley farm. at Sunny brook, has
let the contract for the erection OF q barn
thereon. Mr.. Henry j. Lins will be the
builder.
Miss Ray Brown led the Young Peoples
meeting of Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday
evening" IN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Sunday School Reunion.-The five Sum
day schools of Parkton Circuit of the Metho,,
dist Episcopal Church will hold their annual
picnic and reunion on Wednesday, August 2lst,
in Trout's Grove at Trump. A number OF
prominent speakers will make addresses and
fine musical program will be rendered. Rev.
H. R. Savage is pastor of the circuit. which in
cludes Wiseburg, Gorsuch, West Liberty, Sta
bler's and Parkton churches.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17
Young Men Have Large Organization

Young Men Have Large Organization-
A number of young men, residents of High
landtown, held a meeting Friday night, 9th
was the organization of the Neighborhood
Club of Highlandtown. The club is started
for the purpose of advancing the literary and
social interests of its members, and it is ex-
pected by the incorporators that the member
ship will reach 5000. including all the better
class young men of that section. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, Louis
Bowen first ce-president, James Haywood;
second vice-president, Charles McGinnis; re-
cording secretary. G. Bowen financial secre.
tarv, William Nizzer sergeant-atarms, Adam
Beachman managers, John II. Richardson,
William II. Lawrence. Clark Kelly, P. G..
ing of the club will be held at Rescue Hall
when the report of committee selected to Sc.
cure site for club house and grounds will
be submitted. zee
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Prosperous Association Has Fine New
Quarters.-The Germania Permanent Loan
and Savings Association, which formerly met
in room in the rear of Mr.. Frederick Pfoert-
ner's saloon, at Fait avenue and First street;
will on Monday evening move to It's new ana
permanent quarters in the house adjoining,
at No. 90 Fait avenue, says the Highland
town Sentinel.
The house is one of row of very pretty
dwellings recently erected by Mr.. Pfoertner,
the treasurer OF the association, ano, IKE tne
others, has marble steps and trimmings. A
large front window is neatly lettered IN gold
with the name of the association and the time
of meetings. The Germania Association will
have the front and next room on the first floor
for the transaction of its business. The rooms
are handsomely papered in burlap, and the re-.
ceiving counters and all the furniture, includS
ing large table for the directors room, and
the chairs are of oak highly polished. There
are three receiving stations in the grilled iron
work over the counter, and an additional sta
ton for opening new accounts, or receiving
signatures Altogether it is an ideal home for
building and loan association and marked
improvement over the old quarters.
This association was organized in 1889 and it
is the proud boast of the directors that never
since that time has depositor wishing to with.
draw money been compelled to wait over un-
til another meeting to get it. A dividend of
81 per cent. was declared the past six months,
and dividends of 3 per cent. or better have been
paid free shareholders since its incorporation.
In spite ofthese seemingly large dividends the
association has accumulated in its eighteen
years of existence surplus Of undivided profits
Of 5000.
The board of directors consists Of the follow
ing: John Leo Mueller, president Charles
Schlaffer, vice. president; Frederick Pfoertner,
treasurer August G. Weber, secretary Mat
thew Mueller, George Schlaffer, Peter Stabb,
V. J. Behr George e. Beacham, Michael NJ.
Elberth, John Schaefer and John Regain. At.
torney Harry e. Mann is the solicitor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-08-17

Narrow Escape from Serious Injury.-A
coIored man named Sam Adams made q very
narrow escape on the farm Of Mr.. BeDja-
min Croft, OF Dover, 4th district. few days
ago. Mr.. Croft and the colored man were
moving in field. using separate machines,
when Adams, in an effort to urge on his
horses accidently fell in front Of the ma.
chine and became so tightly pinioned beneath
it that Mr.. Croft, hearing his cries, ran to bis
assistance and had to use all his strength to get
him from under it. Adams escaped with q
few bruises. 1t was by the nearest accident
that Mr.. Croft heard the cries Of Adams.