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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Regulations for Lent--The Lenten season
begins on Ash Wednesday, March 4th. Cardi'
nal Gibbons has issued the following circular
embodying instructions for Lent:
First-All the faithful who have completed
their twenty first year, unless exempt by dis
pensatiOn or some other legitimate cause, are
bound to observe the fast of Lent.
Second-They are to make one meal only
day, except on Sundays.
Third-A small refreshment, commonly
called collation.. is permitted in the evening.
Fourth-The following persons are exempt
from obligation of HASTINGS: Persons under q
years of age; the sick nursing women; those
who are obliged to do hard labor. and those
who, through weakness, cannot fast without
great prejudice to their health.
Fifth-The faithful are reminded that, be-
eides the obligations of fasting imposed by the
church, this holy season of Lent should be- in
an especial manner, time of earnest prayer.
of sorrow, of sins, of seclusion from the world
and its amusements and of generous aims
giving.
By, virtue Of an indult to the United States,
dated August Sd, 1887. and renewed for 10 years
May 18th, 1905, the following special dispense,
tons are granted:
First-The use of flesh meat is permitted at
all meals on Sundays and once day on Mon
days. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
with the exception of the second and last Sat
urdays of Lent. But flesh meat and fish are
even on Sundays.
Second-The use of butter, cheese, eggs and
milk is also permitted every day in Lent
Ihird-It is allowed in the morning to take
some warm liquid as tea. coffee or thin choco-
late made with water, and with this liquid
mouthful of bread.
Fourth-Those for whom the hour of noon
may be an inconvenient time for dinner may
invert the order and take their collation. in the
morning and their dinner in the evening.
Fifth-The use of hogs lard or drippnes in
stead of butter is authorized in preparing per-
mitted food
Sixth-Persons exempt from obligations of
fasting are free to take meat more than once
on those days when its use is granted by dis
pensation.
By virtue of an indult granted to US by the
Holy See March Is, 1895. and renewed until
March 10, 1915, we permit to all workingmen
and their families the use of flesh meat once
day on all fast days and abstinence days
throughout the year. with the exception of
Fridays Ash Wednesday and Wednesday and
Saturday of Holy Week and the eve of
Christmas.
Those who are exempt from the obligation
of fasting are free to take meat more than once
on the days mentioned. Those who avail
themselves of the indut are not allowed to use
flesh meat and fish at the same meal, and they
are earnestly exhorted to perform some acts of
modification, such as abstinence from intoxi
eating liquors.
The Paschal time extends from the first Sun.
day in Lent until Trinity Sunday, during which
time all Catholics who have attained the prop
er age are bound to receive worthy the Holy
Communion. The holy season of Lent is a
very proper time for children to make their
first confession, which they ought to do gener-
ally at or about the age of years. Parents
should see to this
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29
LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN "THE UNION"

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION."
Saturday, February 20, by George Silk. near
Dances Mill, 10th district, large lot OF lum-
Der, stovewood, frame buildinRs, etc.
Tuesday. March 8. by William H. Too. on the
Pot Spring road. ~ miles north or Towson.
horses, mules. cattle, wagons, farm nipple
ments. harness. etc.
Monday, March 2. by A. A. Piper, administrator
on the Snow Hill Farm. 4th district, all the
Tuesday. March g. by John H. Duncan, attorney.
&C.. at the Court House door, Towson. two
tracts of land belonging to Henry A. Parr,
near Lutherville, N G. X. X.
Tuesday, March 3 by NJ. A. ShanahaD. near the
Little Gunpowder and close to the Hartford
pike, postponed sale OF stock OF all kinds
farm Implements wagons. etc.
THURSDAY, March s. by William kubl, Sr, half
mile west of Hereford. horses, COWS. wagons,
farm implements and machinery, etc.
Friday, March 6. by H. W. Dlworth. at Hyde's,
Long Green Valley, dairy stock and fixtures,
russday. March 10, by r. W. Rider. on Union
Half Dairy Farm, southeast of Towson. on
the Hillen road. horses. mules, COWS. hogs,
poultry, wagons. farm implements, dairy
fixtures. etc.
Monday. March l6. by John F. Centrum, attor-
ney, etc.: on the premises, house and lot
near the Belair road electric railway.
Wednesday, March 10 by John Kraus. at Perry
Hall. Belair road, horses, cows, poultry farm
implements. household furniture, etc.
Thursday, March 10. by John Miller, executor, on
the premises at Parkville. Hartford road, the
truck farm of the late Andrew Miller.
Monday, March 81 by Charles f. Motz. assignee,
on the premises. building lots at Denmore,
Baltimore county.
Tuesday, March "a, by W. Gill Smith. attorney.
ETC.. at the Court House door, house ana
lot in East TOwson.
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WINTER NUpr1AL EVENTS.

TRAcKY-PARKRR Miss Anna G. Parker
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Richard Parker. of
Towson, was married at o'clock on Tuesday
evening, in Towson Nj. e. Church, to Mr.
George c. Tracey proprietor of the Smedley
House, Towson, and grand patriarch of the
Encampment of Maryland, l. o. o. F. The
ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev.
Thomas E. Copes. The bride was attired in a
gown of white point d'esprit over white taffeta
silk, trimmed with white satin and lace. She
carried shower bouquet of lilies of-the-valley
and Bride roses. The only attendant was little
Miss Elizabeth Watson. niece of the bride, who
was flower girl and carried bouquet of pink
carnations. After the ceremony there was a
reception at the brides home, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Tracey left for Florida and will spend
some time at the leading resorts there.
MAYs-ANDERsoN.-Miss Anna Pearl Ander-
son, daughter of the late Mr.. s. Merryman
Anderson, of Baltimore county, was married
Wednesday night to Mr.. Emory Allen Mays.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. r. s.
Rowe. at his residence, in Baltimore, in the
presence of relatives and friends. The bride
was becomingly attired in white and carried
bouquet of Bride roses, carnations and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mays will reside in the city.
HARRY-SMITH.-Mr Charles H. Smith, of
Mt Washington, announces the marriage of
his daughter, Miss Fannie Lindemon, to Mr..
Franklin P. Harry, also of Mt. Washington.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. w. F.
Watkins, Jr., rector of st. Johns P. e. Church,
on Tuesday, at the home of the BRIDE Only
the immediate families were present.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Those having business with the Bal
timore County Orphans Court where
in the publication of Notices to Credi
tors and other advertising is necessary.
are requested to leave positive orders
with the Court when they wish such
advertising to appear in THE BALTI
MORE COUNTY UNION. If they fail to
give such order the business may be
diverted into other channels.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Brooklandville, Sd District Colon
ial Celebration" held by the ladies of Sater's
Baptist Church. at the residence of Mr. Harry
D. Dawes, last Saturday afternoon and even
ing, was a decided success. 1t was attended by
the largest crowd ever seen at Mr. Dawes home.
About $85 was realized. The girls and young
ladies looked very attractive in their colonial
costumes Mr.. Harry Dawes was george
Washington and Miss Irene link imperson-
ated Martha Washington to perfection. She
her ancestors. with all its friis and furbelows.
which was much admired With powdered
hair, white cap and antique jewelry the effect
was pleasing resemblance to Lady Martha
herself.
Rev James B. Webster, of Chester, Pa, was
present at the supper aud preached at Safer 8
on Sunday morning
Another guest of honor at the celebration
was Mr.. A. B Jeffrey. of Wayne Neb., father
of Mrs. ]. Talbot Kelley. <.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29
Il. Il. Piper, Attorney at LGsC, Piper Bull
ting, TOsUsOn, Md.
mo- CREDITnRs.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Baltimore county, letters testamentary on
the estate of
GEORGE w. CURSEY, SR.,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber.
On or before the Fist day of august, 1908
They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 18th day
of February, 1908. GEORGE w. FRANCIS,
Feb l5-itF1 Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county letters of administration on
the estate of
NICHOLAS DOENGES.
late of said county, deceased. All PERSONS hay
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the Sth day of August, 1908;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted TO said
estate are requested TO make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day OF
February, 1908. JOHN ROESSER,
Feb 22-4t&l Administrator.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Towson and It's Sidewalks.-A resident
of Towson has handed us the following for
publication
There seems to be some people in Towson
who have so long been accustomed to the soft
mud sidewalks-sos soft and pleasant to the feet
that they are violently opposed to walking on
city.ike pavements, whose hard material causes
ones feet to become so sore and tired and are
such trial on shoes. 1t is hoped we will all
remember their present condition and make
our best efforts to obtain hard material as soon
as the weather opens. Now is the time to plan
for wood curbing; how much dirt should be
dug out and how high the curbing should be,
and lay the walk out not less than feet wide
and 8 to inches above surrounding grounds,
so that all water will Immediately run of"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Phoenix, N. G. R. R.-The Colonial tea
which the M. E. Sunday school held last
Saturday night was decided success. The
ladies who bad charge of the supper table were
Misses Alma McMann, Helen Daily. Margaret
Seitz and Emma Cross. Those at the fancy
table were Mrs. g. NJ. Smith and Miss Mamma
Bell. The confectionery table was in charge
of Miss Bessie Hoover and Miss Ada McMann.
The hall was decorated with the national colors
and the ladies wore colonial dress.
Mr.. Jesse G. Daily, of Sparrow's Point, was
the guest last Sunday of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Seth Daily.
Mrs Mary Coney. who has been sick with
pneumonia. is better.
The friends here of Miss Lille Robinson were
very sorry to learn of her sister Mary's death
which occurred at her home in Lutherville a
few days ago.
Miss Kate NOVEL;, who is teacher at Bare
Hill school. is able to resume her duties after
being sick four weeks.
Miss Clarice Curry and Miss Alice Boehm, of
Baltimore, are visiting relatives here. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Injured by Wagon George Sisson. aged
8 years, son of Mr.. Charles Sisson, of Kings
vile, met with q serious accident on Monday,
Oath inst. He was on his way to school at
Fork and, with several other children, climbed
liam 81. Reckord. In some way the boy got
his foot caught in one of the wheels and be.
fore the wag N could be stopped his leg was
lacerated in a terrible manner. The kind
hearted colored teamster started to carry the
boy back to his home-a distance of over a
,mile-when he was met by Mr.. Rurke, who
took him in his buggy and covered the distance
in a few minutes. DIR. Charles Bagey was
hastily summoned and found, in addition to
other injuries. that the little fellows leg was
broken in two places.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

nROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
L SON, MD.-Inc0rp0rGted 1S91.-BEAU-
TRULY SITUATED. COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COU NTRY
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

TRAIN that was wrecked on the B. & o.
Railroad at Salisbury Junction, last Saturday
morning carried in its express cars over one
million dollars in cash. The money was be-
ing taken to Pttsburg to pay mill hands.
The entire train left the track, but no one was
hnrf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

RI. REV. HENRY YATES SATTERLEE, Bishop
of Washington and prominent figure in the
Protestant Episcopal Church, died very sud-
denly from pneumonia, on the 22d instant.
He contracted the disease while on visit to
New York.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29
Feb. 8--4t*l
TO CREDITORs.

mi UI1NE 10 NAtLUA1O1sos
THIS IS To GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
bers have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
estate of
PETER NAFZINGER,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same. with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscribers,
On or before the 18th dag of august, 1908;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted TO said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under our hands this 9Th day of
February, 1908. MOSES f. NAFZINGER,
JOSEPH HERTZLER.
Feb 8-4t$1 Executors.
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gsstse's
TO CREDIToRs.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
bers has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters of administration
on the estate of
BARTHOLOMEW BALLS.
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned 90 exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscribers,
On or before the 2Sth day of august, 1908 !;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under our hands this 18th day of
February, 1908
REBECCA BALLS
And JAMES J. LINDSAY,
Feb 22-4t+l Administrators.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

FRANK A. MUNsEY, the New Yorker who
publishes a half dozen magazines and three or
four daily newspapers in addition, this week
purchased the Baltimore NeUs and will here
after conduct the paper in his own name. It
is said be paid about 81 $50 900 for the property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29
NYOTICE TO CREDITOKs.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subecri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
estate of
JOSEPH KLEIN,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hay
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the 2Ist day of August, 1908;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested TO make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day Of
February, 1908. ANNA KLEIN,
Feb I5-4tsI Executrix.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

WANTED.
FOR GENERAL FARM WORK, A SINGLE
WHITE MAN, temperate and reliable; expert
euced in raising corn, potatoes, tomatoes and
other vegetable crops. Call to see. or address,
E. JONES,
'Buckman Farm" Hillen Road,
Feb. 22-2t] Station A, Towson, Nd.
WTONEY TO LOAN.
IN any sum from $500 to 5000 on first mort
gage must be gilt edge, at 5X per cent.
JAMES p. OFFUTT,
Attorney at Law. Towson, Nd
Feb. 18-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Volunteer Firemen to Meet.-A regular
meeting of the Towson Volunteer Fire Com
pany will be held at the engine house, on
Thursday night, March 5th at o'clock.
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VXTANTED.

Nv an experienced young farmer of excellent
character, A POSITION AS MANIAC Err on a
farm or gentleman's country place. Has also
had experience as a teamster. Can produce best
Address FARMER"
Care of 1.-THE Union," Towson, Md.
Feb. 22-3t*
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Ceaa1 gantfees.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

John 4. Ens0r, Attorney, Ofatt Building,
TOScsOn, Md.
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Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict-The hall at Sweet Air was crowded on
Saturday night last to hear the trial of the
breach. of-promise case that had been heralded
for weeks before. Bad roads did not check
the throng that poured in from all directions
It was lively meeting throughout and Justice
Joseph B. Herbert. of Towson, who presided,
did his part in dignified and mastery man
ner Messrs. Elmer r Halle and ]. Howard
Fox, of Towson, appeared for the plaintiff, and
MIR. John Mays Little, member Of the House
of Delegates, and Mr.. Edward ]. Colgan, Jr
of Baltimore represented the defendant. The
jury was composed of the following: Oliver
81 Hutchins, foreman; Charles Price, w. f..
Pocock. Harry Baldwin, Henry Piersol. Alex
ander Guthrie. John T. Ambrose, Howard
Jackson, Joshua Nelson, j. Perry Carroll,
Wesley Pocock and William Green.
The suit was for 100000 damages and after
the jury bad heard the testimony of a number
of witnesses and the arguments of the learned
counsel they rendered q verdict for the full
amount.
Everything passed off in the most satisfac-
tory manner and the evening proved one of
much solid enjoyment.
Rev William l.. Schmalhorst has returned
from a visit to friends in Philadelphia and no
doubt he will be welcomed by large coDgre-
cation next Sunday.
meetings at Chestnut Grove Church has not
been so large of late on account, no doubt. OF
the bad condition of the roads. TrifiiDg OBJ
stacles should not keep the members away and
it is hoped there will be large attendance
next Sunday night to renew the pledge. Miss
Alice Wesley led the meeting last Sunday
night.
Miss Minerva Foard, of Hamilton. who had
been visiting relatives in this neighborhood, has
gone to Hartford county to spend some time.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas L. Owens entertained
the Epworth League of Fairview Church last
week. There was good attendance and an
enjoyable evening was spent.
We have had number of SHOWS during
the winter but no seet to injure the trees and
if all goes right no doubt there will be large
fruit crop this year. Fruit is an important
item with many farmers who obtain good
revenue from its sale, to say nothing of its
many uses in the home
Little attention was paid here to Washing
toms birthday as a holiday and very few if
any observed it as such.
The busy season for the farmers is near at
hand and they will be glad for a change in the
weather that will send them into their fields.
Mr.. William Durham has provided himself
with fine graphopbone and he is now fur
nishing plenty of entertainment for his neigh
bors. Nj.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

Real Estate Sales.-Mr. Watson E. Sher-
wood has sold to Mr.. George s. Bverly, Of
Owings' Mills, IL acres of land at Pleasant
Hill, on the Reisterstown turnpike, improved
by a large two-story frame dwelling and brick
tenant house, for So 500.
On Monday, 18th instant, Mr.. John D..
Worthington, attorney. sold at the Court
House in Belair, for account of the Holdings
worth Wheel Company, their farm located at
Wheel, containing 100 acres, with good
improvements Mr.. David F. Mumms, of
Long Green Valley, was the purchaser for
SO, $50. This farm was advertised in THE UNION.
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sale of O Store Causes Law Suit.-Mr.
T. Scott Offutt. attorney for Mr. Shadrach w.
Upton, on Thursday entered suit in the Circuit
Court here against his sonin law, MIR. Harry
G Carter, of Butler. claiming 81 800 damages
for breach of contract MIR. Upton alleges that
he sold his property to Mr.. Carter on condition
that the latter was to furnish him with room
and board during his life, and to furnish his
unmarried daughter with room as long as
she remained single Mr.. Upton alleges that
his son. in-law has violated this agreement.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-29

THE REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
of Maryland met in Baltimore on Wednesday.
The time fixed for the State convention was
April Both and it will be held in Baltimore.
The meeting did not endorse Secretary Taft
for the nomination for President, but resoIu-
tons complimentary to him were adopted.
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Monkton, N. @. r. R.-A "tin shower sur
prise'' was given Mr.. and Mrs. Charles N:
Price at their home on the Manor, in honor OF
their 10th mile stone of their welded life.
About so persons were present. A table con-
tanning the tin and number OF other re-
membranes looked like counter in a depart
ment store, so well did their friends remember
them. A very enjoyable evening was passed
and the guests departed for their homes wish
ing their host and hostess many more ami
versaries. The committee in charge OF the
surprise was Miss Annie e. Curry and Mrs.
Walter Hutchins. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pearce, Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Sparks, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hutchins, Mr..
and Mrs WIN 7. Bosey Mr. Nan, and Mrs. Mm.
Misses Sallie Nelson, Annie g. Curry, Helen
Ovens Clara Owens, Olive Burns, Emma
Hutchins Zelma and Helen Shepperd, Mrs.
Harry Elliott, Mrs. j. Winfield Shepperd. Mrs.
Joshua Richardson Mrs. Charles and Warner
Pearce, Messrs. j. Myers Pearce, Bosley
Hutchins, George Nelson. John Patterson
John Piersol, Lee Piersol, Harry Hutchins,
Irving Owens and Stanley Hutchins.
On Friday evening of last week birthday
party was given at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Hutchins, near Taylor, in honor OF
the 21st anniversary of their son, Mr.. Bosley
Hutchins. A large number of friends and
relatives were present and wished Mr.. Hutch
ms many returns of bis birthday.
An Epworth League rally was heldin Monk
ton M. E. Church, on Friday evening of last
week. An able address was delivered by Rev.
Mr. Woods, of Highlandtown N. E: Church.
The monthly meeting of the Teachers Read
ing Circle was held at MonktOn school house,
on Friday afternoon. Miss Jessie Dilworth.
principal of Hereford school, is president and
presided at the meeting, which was interest
ing and much enjoyed by the teachers present.
The mock trial at Sweet Air Lyceum on
Saturday evening last was well attended by
the young folks from the Manor. Some of
them complain that it did not measure up to
their expectations.
The Manor Book Club met on Monday eve
ming of this week at the residence of Capt. and
Mrs J. G. Turner. Quite large crowd en-
joyed the delightful hospitality dispensed by
Mrs. and Miss Turner. The club will not
meet during Lent
ST. James Guild will meet on Thursday,
March 5th
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hitchcock will. on Mon
day next. go to the city to buy their spring
goods. Mr. Hitchcock is a very popular
merchant in this community and does a fine
business. II.