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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

This Condition Never Existed Before
The Belair Times of this week said: - state
of affairs exists in this county today which is
believed to be unparalleled. The Novem6er
term of the Circuit Court will begin on Monday
and as we 60 to press there is not prisoner in
the county Jail awaiting the action ofthe grand
iury and the number of witnesses summoned
to appear before that body will not exceed half
a score. States Attorney Sitter does not ex-
pect the session Of the grand inquest to last
more than one daV"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Farm House Burned-Heavy Loss.-The
dwelling on the farm of Mr.. William lsennock,
near Knoebel, 10th district was entirely de-
stroved bv fire on Wednesday last. caused by an
overheated chimney. Mr.. Isennock, assisted
bv the farm hands, saved nearly all the con-
tents of the house, which had lately been con-
siderably improved. The estimated loss is
about So, 900 and there was no insurance: Much
svmpathy is expressed for Mr.. Isennock in bis
loss. This farm was formerly owned by Mr..
James ]. Lindsay, of the Towson bar.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Quarterly Meeting of Hereford Circuit.
The third quarterly meeting of Hereford Cir.
emit was held last Saturday at Mount Carmel
M. E. Church. Rev. DR.. WhitfordL Mcdowell,
district superintendent, preached and presided
at the business session. Rev. William j.:
Meeks, senior pastor of the circuit, who had
been sick for several months, was present The
delegates elected to represent the circuit at the
next laymen's convention were Messrs. Lewis
M. Bacon, W. W. G. Stewart. Benjamin g..
Miller, Daniel 8. Pearce and DR.. ]. Edward
Benson. A good financial report was rendered.
The next meeting will be held at Hereford.
The ladies Of the appointment provided a
of thanks
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Long Green, 18th District.-Mr. John
Cummings, of Baltimore, who was formerly
employed by his uncle Mr.. Henry Crilley, at
Long Green Station, was a welcome visitor to
friends in this neighborhood last week. He
was Obliged to give up bis position with Mr..
Crilley on account of his health.
Mr. Bud" Carter, of this village, celebrated
a birthday last Sunday when dinner was
given in his honor by his brother and sister.
1t proved an enjoyable affair.
Mrs VIVA Marks is visiting her mother,
Mrs. John Shertzer, of this place.
Mrs John Stiegler and family are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. ThomasS Carter of this village.
Miss Lizzie Neuhauser is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Neuhauser, of Long
Green Valley.
Mr.. Emory Yoder had charge of the Epworth
League service at Wilson's Church last Sunday
night. The attendance was good and the SER
vice much enjoyed.
The weekly prayer meeting was held on
Wednesday night and the class meetings on
Friday nights. Mr.. Emory Yoder has charge
of the latter. 3.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Beautiful Window Dedicated.-The Pres
byterian Church in Govanstown was the scene
last Sunday morning of an interesting service
when beautiful memorial window, the gift
of Miss l.. D. Clark, in memory of her father
and mother, James R. Clark and Martha
Elizabeth Clark, was dedicated. Mr.. Clark,
for many years previous to his death, was one
of the trustees of the church. Rev. W. W.
Shaw, pastor, conducted the services.
The window was placed in the center OF the
south side of the church. On the right of it is
a memorial window, the gift of Mrs. j. L.
Turnbull in memory of her husband, J. Lisle
Turnbull The Clark window is of Favrile
glass and was designed by Mr.. Frederick Will.
son and executed by the Tiffany Studios of
New York.
The memorial occupies one of the large
Gothic window openings of the church and
presents an admirable opportunity for force
Archange" The design shows a heroic
winged figure of the heavenly messenger,
clothed in flowing robes of white and red, and
wearing the golden helmet of salvation. In
his right hand he carries the flaming sword,
emblematic of the sword of the Spirit, the
word of God his left hand supports banner
of white on which is charged red cross,
Simplifying the triumph over death in the resur-
rection and the redemption of the world
through the sacrifice on the hill of Calvary.
The Background is rich cloud effect, repre-
senting the heavenly dominion. The pose of
the figure is majestic, and the composlt1on
throughout is mastery Interpretation OF the
subject and forceful expression OF its spiritual
The coloring is rich and brilliant throughout
and in harmony with the demands of every
detail. In the lower portion of the window is
the dedicatory inscription.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook. 10th Dis
trict.-The annual rally of the Sunday school
Of Chestnut Grove Church, which took place
last Sunday morning, was very successful
and enjoyable affair, the weather man having
faithfully done his part to this end. The in
terror decorations were of palms, chrysanthe-
NUNS, etc., and the scene presented was very
pretty one Miss Bertha Cook presided at the
organ and the opening hymn was by the school
-"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" DR..
John s. Green, superintendent of the school,
had everything we'll arranged and the children
performed their respective parts admirably.
Addresses were made by Mr. Alfred s. Day. of
Baltimore; Mr.. Crumlish, of Fallston, and DR..
Green. The latter presented each teacher and
scholar with beautiful badge as a souvenier
of the occasion.
The ''cold snap of the present week was
,ksenly felt because of the warm weather that
Immediately preceded it. Fires and heavy
clothing became necessities to comfort.
Flowers that were exposed were badly frost
bitten and vegetation that had escaped up 10
that time was killed. There was some ice on
Monday morning along with the heavy white
frost.
The Young Peoples G. E. at Chestnut Grove
Church was led last Sunday evening by Mr..
Jack Smith, who performed his part very
well. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Monkton, N. O. R. R.-Messrs. John Win
field Shepperd, Daniel Thomas and Harry
Elliott enjoyed a fishing trip to Bear Creek
last Saturday.
Rev. s. A. and Mrs. Potter, of Berlin, Md,
are visiting Mrs. Potters parents, Capt. and
Mrs J. Caulder Turner, at their home. Mr..
Potter was rector of st. James Parish for
several years and bis many friends here gladly
welcomed him back to the Manor.
Mr.. VIM D. Curry will be host at his home
on the Manor for three farmers clubs on
Saturday of this week. Mr.. Curry is well
known member of the Junior Club and on
this occasion will entertain his own club and
extend his hospitality to two sister farmer or
CARNATIONS.
Mr.. Owen Matthews has taken possession of
the Manor store and last week journeyed to
Baltimore and went through the necessary
formalities of law and religion and brought
back a helpmeet to assist him IN getting set
tied in their new home.
The Green Spring Valley Hunt Club will
next week come to Pennington, near Taylor,
for ten days hunt.
The oyster supper of St. James Guild will
take place next week on Thursday and Friday
evenings.
The growing wheat looks beautiful for this
season of the year, due to the mild weather we
experienced during October.
touch of winter is with us at this time, the
thermometer having fallen % degrees IN three
hours on Wednesday.
Quarterly meeting will be held at Clynmalira
M E. Church on Saturday and Sunday next.
Preaching by Rev. DR.. Mcdowell both days.
On Saturday lunch will be served by the ladies
of the church.
The election of 1908 is over, with its fears
and hopes, and we will now settle down to
business and gladly forget politics. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Loreley, 18th District.-Many people of
this section repaired to the different places
where there were telephones on election night
to hear the results, while others of our less en-.
thusiastic brethren went peacefully to rest, not
seeming to care who was head of our great ma
ton so they lost none of their beauty sleep"
Mr.. E. G. Darlington, Jr., has closed his resi-
dence here and removed his family to North
Calvert street, Baltimore, for the winter.
Mrs. Johann Miller, of Baltimore, was
guest the past week of her daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Dreyer, of this place.
Mr. Charles Robinson, the popular merchant
of Convention, is convalescing from an attack of
typhoid fever. He is under the care of DR..
Harrison, of Middle River.
Mr.. VIM. G. Knight of Convention, and Miss
Mary Stump, of Chase, were quietly married
in Baltimore couple of weeks ago.
Mr.. Frank N. Hoen has removed his family
to Waverly, after spending the summer on his
farm here.
Mr.. Mcdonald of Baltimore, has bought
from Mrs. Kate Gattus the farm known as
Fox HILL" and will shortly erect handsome
cottage thereon. l.,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Convention, 18th District.--Miss Lettie
Smith, who has been suffering from very Sc
we're case of typhoid fever, is improving. DR..
G. V. Mace is attending her and her friends
hope to see her out soon.
Mr.. Charles Robinson, who was reported
sick, is able to be out again, as is also Miss
Augusta Holland.
Mrs E. v. Poole, of Hamilton, has removed
to Convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stansbury Brian, who had
been occupying the Candles homestead, have
removed to Convention avenue. Mr.. Edward
DeBruler, of st. Helena, expects to occupy the
Candles place next week.
MIR. John Kline, who was confined to his
home by sickness, is able to be out again.
big Democratic rally was held Monday
night at Mr.. Frank Holtzner's. The speakers
were Messrs. W. Gill Smith and J. Howard
Fox, ofthe Towson bar; DIR. J. F. H. Gorsuch,
Mr.. John Green, of Rossville; Sheriff A. T.
Street, and Mr.. Noble Raphel.
The stork has been working over time in this
neighborhood lately, bringing son to Mrs.
Leonard Tremper and daughter to Mrs. g..
W. Candles. NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Pleasant Hill, 9th District.-We were
struck by "cold snap Wednesday noon.
Probably the wave that showed Bryan under.
Some of our Democratic friends are taking
comfort in the expectation Of having the privi-
lege in 1912 of electing the Peerless One" to
the Presidency, as they say the fourth effort
will be the successful one. Thanks to the
American people that they take no backward
step in progress. 1t is certainly pleasing
thought that Mary lands electoral vote will be
cast for Taft and Sherman and that it can no
longer be classed with the Solid South when
her interests are at stake.
Rev. E. R. Ludwig. who has been assigned
to Rayville Circuit for this conference year, has
moved into the parsonage at Rayvile and will
fill his appointments next Sunday at Salem and
st Paul's churches.
Mr.. John B. Kidd an extensive farmer near
Eklo, died on Wednesday morning. His fu-
neral will take place at Middletown. on Satur-
day afternoon. A wife, two sons and two
daughters survive him. He also leaves three
brothers, essrs. Charles s., Frank B. and
Harry G. Kidd-and two sisters-Miss Mamie
E. Kidd and Mrs Alice V. Donaldson.
There is still some corn to husk in this Sec
ton. A few farmers thought the corn was not
sufficiently dry to house before this.
Mr.. Frank Walker will move into the tenant
house on the farm of Mr.. J. W. Cooper. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

White Hall, N. O. R. R.-The ladies of
Wiseburg Methodist Episcopal Church are hold
ing an oyster supper in Grifin's Hall, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings Of
this week.
The regular meeting of the White Hall Far
mers' Club and Improvement Association has
been postponed from Saturday November 7th
until Saturday evening of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard A. Black left on Wed.
nesday for Norfolk, Va, where MIR. Black has
accepted position as assistant secretary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association of that city.
Miss Emma Almony, few days ago, noticed
hawk perched on the limb of tree near the
house. 1t was about Is feet from the ground
and she concluded she would try her skill in
throwing at it, not thinking she would strike
it. Much to her surprise the first stone that
she threw struck the bird and it fell to the
ground dead. 1t measured 81 inches from tip
to tip of the wings.
Mrs. Richard H. Wiley entertained num-
Der of ladies at dinner on Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Summerville, who
were recently married at Parkton, have re-
turned from Niagara Falls and after spending
a few days at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs James W. Ayres, left on Thurs
day for their future home at Vienna, Alabama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Steltz entertained the
White Hall Aid Society at their home on
Thursday evening. w.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Oyster Supper and Bazar.-An oyster
supper and bazaar will be held next Wednesday
and Thursday evenings at the Maryland Con-
federate Soldiers Home, at Pikesville, under
COMPANY. No. 1. The committee of arrange
ments consists of Messrs. Jacob d. Kraft,
Henry A. Devries, Dilworth Watts, Arthur
ChenoWeth and Clarence E. Crusey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

The Oldest apple tree in the country stands in
wethersfield, Ct, where it was planted in 1888.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

The Big Verdict is Afarmed.-The United
States Circuit Court of Appeals at Richmond,
Va, on Thursday affirmed the judgment of
IS, 500 and interest against the city Of Balti::
more for the death Of John Q. Hutchison, of
Philadelphia, which was obtained on January
ed last BY Mr.. Hutchison's widow and minor
children in the Circuit Court of the United
on the evening of October 1st 1907 while rid
ing in an automobile owned and driven by Mr..
Frank x. Hooper, of Glenarm, Baltimore
county. The machine went over an embank-
ment at Merryman avenue bridge over Stony
run. In the litigation Messrs. Whitelock q
Fowler represented the widow and children Of
Mr., HutchisOn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Five hundred and fifty dollars have been paid
for single specimen of the Antimacus butterfly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Autumn leaves in England do not have the
brilliant coloring that they do in America.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

More Litigation Over the Gold Conn.,,
Mr.. John L. Calp, the finder of $500 in gold
under q stump on his property in the 9th dis
trict of Baltimore county, formerly known as
the Hare farm, by his attorney Mr. VIM. N.
that there is no good reason or justification
WHY a receiver should hold the fund, and
praying the court TO hear the case fully on its
merits. Judge Duncan signed an order fixing
today November 7th) for hearing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Out of every million letters that pass through
the postoffce it is calculated that only one goes
astray.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Perry Hall, 18th District.--Cupid has been
quite busy in this neighborhood lately and
will rejoice in the successful elimination, of
his work on Wednesday night, November
18th, when Mr.. Henry Kahl will lead to the
altar Miss Katie Butt. The boys are busy
hunting up old shoes and tin pans and pre-
pairing to make the reception to their new
home lively affair. We hear of several other
weddings to follow shortly.
The friends of Miss Mary Huber, of this
place, who has been quite i'll for the past two
months at the Johns Hopkins Hospital with
typhoid fever, will be glad to know that she is
convaIescent and will be able to come back
home here the latter part of this week.
The Mite Society of Perry Hall NJ. E. Church
met at the home of the Misses Fox, on Wed.
nesday night, November 4th. After the usual
business matters had been disposed of games
were played and refreshments served. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Hal.
bert, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Lee, Misses Susie
Halbert Almer Billingsley and Avis Halbert
Rev. A. E. Owens and Messrs. Harvey Dunty,
Clarence Billingsley and Serick Fox.
A missionary anniversary will be held at
Perry Hall M. E. Church, Sunday, November
Sth, for which program is being prepared.
The public is cordially invited to attend. L.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Brooklandville, Sd District.-A much en-
ioyed Halloween celebration was held at the
home of Mr.. Harry ID. Dawes near Broodland-
vile, on Saturday evening last. The mouse
was decorated with autumn leaves and lighted
with Jack o'lanterns. The pumpkinhead lights
cast mystic glow about the place and added
to the weirdness of the scene. With fortune
telling. bobbiDg for the apple, music and vari-
GUS other amusements time passed rapidly.
After masks were removed, refreshments, con-
sisting of pumpkinpie, confectionery, nuts
fruits, etc., were partaken of and the jolly party
dispersed to their respective homes. The char
acters represented were: Miss Mollie Cheno
wetb, "Gypsey Queen" Miss Minnie Teipe'
BED Rdpg s Mss Froef fapG
land Girl; Miss Helen Chenoweth, Ice
Maiden" Miss Edna link, "Minnehaha )"
Miss Carvilla Bryan, Jockey Girl" Miss
Sophia Wimsett. ''Red Riding Hood" Miss
Mary Hofmeister; Lady Gay" Mr.: ), G n
s SaGnran Mash "CoWboy MI. Charles Burn,
ham, Coon Mr.. Stanley Mash, John
Bull" Mr.. Louis Federline, Jew" Mr.. Ed
gar Mash, "Bowery Tough" Mr.. Geo. Burn.
ham, "Chinaman . Mr.: Paul Federline, "Old
colored woman" Mr.: Leo Armacost, MIN ?,
Others present were Miss Ella Myers and
Messrs Harry Dawes, Will Crue, Fred. Cron-
hardt Edgar Harr, Lee Forwood, Washington
Chenoweth, Virgil Fowble, Charles Cross and
Eli Warner.
A masquerade party was given at the home
of Mr.. Charles DeGraw, on Saturday evening.
Most of the guests were masked There were
games and music, with refreshments at late
hour Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Rasin
Cole, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM link. Misses Bertha
Robertson, Blanche Tawney, Francis DeGraw,
Nellie Long, Hilda DeGraw, Emma Long,
Esther and Frances V. DeGraw and Messrs;;
Howard Myers Mowbray Musgrove, Howard
Long, David Cronhardt Abram Geist, William
Robertson, Ruby Robinson, George Myers,
John Myers Charles DeGraw, Jr., William
Shafer, Lester Gill, Raymond Gill, Maurice
Long and Welte Warner.
Revival services are being conducted at Sater's
Baptist Church. The first, meeting was held
on Sunday evening, November LIST. Services
will be held every evening for two weeks Kew;
Mr.. Meyers, of Baltimore, will preach several
nights this week and next. Rev. William J.
Nicoll will assist the pastor, Rev. Harry W.
Kemp. All are invited to attend these
meetings. 4.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

An association taught 1900 school children Of
Fyulham, Eng, to swim last summer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

The Bible is still the book in greatest demand.
Last year there were 5,6SS,3S1 sold.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

A man in Marion, O., who fought for nine days
in the Civil War, has just been paid $4.95 for bis
services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Mr.. Mcdonald Has Close Call.-While
Mr.. Richie Mcdonald, of White Hall, n. G..
r. R., was operating his sawmill few
DAYS ago his foot became caught in the
gearing of the machinery. He was being
slowly drawn toward the saw when he fortu-
nately became released Just as he reached the
revolving disk, which slightly cut his foot. In
freeing himself Mr.. Mcdonald broke his leg in
two piaces-at the ankle and above the knee.
He has received several other injuries at his
mill, resulting in the loss of thumb and sew
eral fingers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

One train pulled into Bangor last week with
$1,000 bushels of potatoes aboard.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

William Shaner, of Roaring Creek, Pa, aged
az. tried to commit suicide by stabbing himself
in the breast but he didn't know his heart was
on the right side and failed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

The last available statistics show that in one
wear in Germany the sum of about $50 900, 600 was
paid to invalid workmen to the number of ST.
600 in the form of old age pensions.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

The ivory NUT which is so much USED Dy DuV-
ton manufacturers, is the fruit OF species OF
palm which grows in Central and South america
1t forms valuable crop, particularly IN Panama.
Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

An endless roll of linoleum, charged with
electricity, is used in the Paris Postofhce to
pick UP letters from drop boxes and convey
them to the sorting Office.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Nearly third of all the children born in
New York city die before they become three
years old.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

At Altoona, Pa, just as jacob Akers' a noUei
man, let fall the axe which was INTENDED 10 cut
of the head of hen, his prize fox terrier sprans
at the chicken and received the blow across tne
nose, all but cutting it of.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

In order to be in perfect health one must be
temperate in eating. The meals also should be
regular. Regularity is one of the golden rules
of a we'll ordered life.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

James Thorn, farmer living near hussell-
Vile, Ala, while attempting to run mule out
of the yard, threw a small stone at the ANIMAL
but missed the mule and hit his 2-year-old son.
killing him instantly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

If DR.. James Curtis Hepburn, OF orange N.
j., attends commencement at Princeton next
June he will celebrate the seventy slxtn ami
versary of his graduation from college. he re-
ceived his diploma in 1882.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

practical farmer says that his COWS produce
more milk when provided with warm water dur
ing cold weather, the principal cause in shrink
age of milk being that ice-cold water interferes
with the digestion of food, whereas warm water
promotes it,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

A New Country Club Organized.-The
nentiv organized on Friday night, October
soth, and The following officers were elected:
Presidential. L. Lewis; vice. presidents. E.
Burns; recording secretary-W. M. Hurley
financial secretary-W. NJ. Lewis; board of
directors-William Cook, DR.. G. G. E. Vogeler,
Clarence Munger, W. ]. Jaeger and w. N.
Rathburn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

Coal ashes are being washed in spaces IN PENN
sylyania mines from which the coal has been re-
moved. AS the water recedes they form SOLID
mass, strong enough to hold up the earth ana
nrevant caYe-ins.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

The Boston Society of the Daughters OF Yer
mont have presented the schools of their native
State portrait of George Washington SO large
and heavy that no school will have it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-07

A new monkey, recently brought to the Bronx
Zoo, New York, from Java, seems to come nearer
to the missing link" than any other similar
animal ever seen.