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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01
WHY THE GOVERNMENT INTER
FERED.
Carroll (Md.) Record.


A subscriber recently asked us why the Post
office Department has apparently interfered
with the relations existing between news
paper and its subscribers in demanding that
subscriptions shall be discontinued when year
overdue, and why certain papers have been
denied the use of the mails? AS these Ques-
tions may be in the minds of others we will
try to answer them for the benefit of all.
First of all, the rule of admitting newspapers
to the mails at the lowest rate accorded to any
mail matter dates back to Recommendation of
President Washington. Since then publica-
tions and methods never dreamed of at that
time have gradually crept in to such an extent
that the wise and liberal provisions of the laws
have been enormously taken advantage of to
promote the private business of periodicals.
advertising rather than news and other legiti-
mate reading matter features. It'll also necces-
sary to consider, in this connection, that the
Government carries second-clasS mail matter
newspapers and periodically at loss. 1t is
estimated that it costs the Government fully
four cents per pound for carrying it, while it
receives but one cent per pound for all going
outside of the county of publication, carrying
all going within the county absolutely free.
1t will easily be seen, therefore, that it is
simply business proposition for the Govern
ment TO cut down to the smallest point, coDsis-
CeuG Win long eStdOHSDeu pTluClple, the DuSl-
ness which it carries al a loss. In other words
it is, we think aiming to carry out its original
intention-that of supplying legitimate period
icals to legitimate subscribers at the minimum
cost, or at loss, but it is at the same time try
ing to weed out both subscribers and periodicals
which are scarcely entitled to remain in these
classes.
1t seems reasonable. therefore, for the Gov
eminent to decide-after q subscriber has me-
elected to pay for his paper for whole year
that he can no longer be considered a subscri
Der, especially when he is expected to pay for
it one year in advance. 1t also seems reason
eRlss t afa eefed tibet RsfINd
mediums, they are no longer entitled to be
classed as periodicals entitled to the same low
rate of postage accorded to legitimate and easily
recognized newspapers and periodicals.
In few words the actions of the Govern
ment are simply such as are intended to rid the
mails of many tons daily of matter unprofita-
BILE to carry, and at the same time not to inter-
fere with nor curtail the legitimate subscri-
bers and business of legitimate publications,
such as were designed to be benefited in the
original fixing of postage rates.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01
Mrp-sUMMER NUpr1AL EVENTS.

NIcHoLs-DAvIEs.-M Edward T. Nichols
formerly of Easton. Md, caused hutter late
Monday afternoon among his new acquaint-
ances at Monkton by stepping from train
and announcing that he had just been married
in Washington. The bride, who was Miss
Evelyn Davies, of Baltimore. accompanied
him. Mr. Nichols lately purchased the farm
of Mr.. Samuel Bosley, at Monkton, and since
that time has been making himself acquainted
with his neighbors. Monday morning he was
seen at the railroad station. When he boarded
train nothing unusual was thought of it. The
announcement of the marriage on his return,
therefore, was thorough surprise. Rev.
Charles E. Buck performed the ceremony.
MITCHELL-DoYLE.-The marriage of Miss
Gertrude A. Doyle, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Doyle, of Dickeyville, and Mr.. James
H. Mitchell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G.
Mitchell, also of Dickeyville, took place on
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the parsonage
of McKendree NJ. E. Church, Arlington, Rev.
s. Reese Murray officiating. The bride was
attired in gown of white chiffon trimmed in
point lace, and carried a shower bouquet of
Bride roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell will re-
side at Dickeyville.
MAcCUBBIN-MEYERs Rachael H.
Meyers of Philadelphia, was married last SUM-
day at the parsonage of Epson M. P. Church,
Towson, to Mr.. Howard II. MacCubbin who
gave his address as the Eutaw House, Balti-
more. Rev. Herbert F. Wright, pastor of the
church DorfOrmpd the cpremOnV
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01
Bio MONEY In Coli Links.

John W. Gates has contracted for the con-
struction of the finest golf links in the world at
his home at Port Arthur, Tex. Work has
been commenced on the tract, embracing $50
acres of land. The new links will represent an
expenditure of nearly 81, 900, 600, including the
cost of the land. $4,000. Plans OF the cele-
brated links of the world have been studied,
and an agent of Gates toured Europe and in
spected the best links. A club house costing
about $4,000 is to be erected.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Baltimore Circuit, NJ P. Cturch.-Epsom, Tow
son, Sunday school, 9.45 A. M; preaching, II A.
NJ; Junior 6. E., 3 P. NJ; Senior @. E., 73O p M;
prSs aseRs H. E. Gaa"es Belair BoSa"Eey e. P
Fellenbaum, Pastor-Sunday Services-Preach-
ing at 10.45 A. NJ. and P: M; Sunday school, 2 p
y vi, meeting, wednesday, P. M;
Junior Epworth League. Friday, p M N; H..
Hunts N. e. Church. SlteragoOd-H; Wilson Bur
gan, pastor.-Sunday services: Preaching at
lO45 A. NJ. and P. M; Sunday school, $3.50 A. M;
class meeting. at 11.55 A. NJ; Epworth League, at
100 P. N: Prayer meeting, Weonessaays, a. tS Z.
Stscenson M. e. Church. Green Spring Valley
day, at 2.45 P. NJ; Sunday school, at Las p. NJ;
Epworth League, at p. NJ. Junior Epworth
League, Tuesdays. 800 Pm. ,,os,o,,
Price, pastor-Preachinge each Sunday at ii A. NJ.
and 730 p. NJ. Sunday school at $50 A. NJ:
81. Johns German EUGRQeticdt Lutheran CnuTch,
notwithstanding every Sunday at 1870 A. NJ.
In English the first and third Sunday of each
month. Sunday school at $50 A. M. Rev. A. @.
l'I ST. JOtn sI Ii. e. Church South, HaniltOn.-Rev
F. NJ. Richardson, pastor-Preaching every sun
day at II A. M. and P. N. Sunday school at z5O
p. NJ. EpwOrth League at lib p: NJ prayer
meeting Wednesday evening, at O'Clock:
So. Johns p. H. Church, Western Run:-hev X.
Heber Murphy, rector. Services "a ana an
Jacksonville, LIST and Sd Sundays, at II A. M;
Freeland, N. G. r. R., 5th Sunday, at II A. NJ.
Other services by special uOLlce
Pine GT0Ue Church. Near L0ch RdUen.-Preacn-
ing every second and fourth Sunday at 3 P. NJ
by Rev. Henry b. Lee, rector of st. Thomas r.
r. Church, Homestead.
North Point Station, M. II. Church South, ~.
Point ROdd.-Services every Sunday at ii A. NJ
and p NJ; Sunday school. 9.45 A. M. q: N.
SNYDER superintendent senior department.; MISS
MoIlie K Rogers, superintendent infant cepart-
ment Prayer-meeting Thursday, p: NJ.
H0lv Comforter p. 3. Church, R0ssvtHe. -Servi-
ces every Sunday at liam. Sunday school at III
A. M Holy communion the first Sunday In eacn
IA washington 81. b. CAurch.--Prcaching every
Sunday at II A. N. and P. NJ. Rev. Solomon
50. CIeraent's p. T.. Church. Philadelphia Road
Service every Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
PGtdpsc0 NJ. Il. Church, North Point RoGd.-Ser-
| vices every Sunday at II A. N. and P. NJ Rev.
William Rogers, pastor. ,,.,,,.
IeTitsGLena German Lutheran Church, GGTdenOte.
| Services at 10. 30 A. NJ. Qn English the second
| Sunday of every monthly Rev. Oscar Gutne,
| pastor ~. ,,....,... .....,.
| near Hartford ROdd.-Rev. L. s. Reichard, pastor,
| Preaching every Sabbath at II A. NJ. and P: NJ;
Sunday school at 2.3o P. M; Junior G. E.. $40 ?.
| NJ: Christian EndeavOr, 7.30 p, NJ; prayer-meet-
| ing every Wednesday, P. NJ. N.
| So MjchdSrs German EUdng. Lutherdn CHufcn,
| Perry HGU-Preaching every Sunday morning,
at 10.15 O'Clock, by the pastor. Rev. y. e. swine
| hart Sunday school at 900 A. NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01
LOCAL ITEMS.

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"
tuesday. August H. by W. Gill Smith, assignee,
at the Court House, real estate and improve
m ments, in the 10th district. near Phoenix.
tuesday, August Is, by w. Gill Smith attorney,
az the Court House door. house and lot on
M. Bosley avenue, Towson.
tuesday, August rs, by q. Howard Isaac, attor-
ney, etc., on the premises, house and Lotto
NJ boeley avenue, TOwson.
Wednesday. August 20, by Harry E. Mann. at
torney. &C., on the premises. truck farm on
the Camp Chapel road, east of the Hartford
pike
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01
DEATHS.
-rribuses. &C.. 10 Cents Per Line

BUCHANAN.-Suddenly July %, at ''Bucking-
ham" near Mt. Washington. Harriet Glttlngs
Buchanan and Henrietta Cuttings Buchanan.
BERRY.-At Woodbury., July Is. after brief
illness, George N. Berry. aged " years, nus
hand of Elizabeth A. Berry.
HFIRD.-On July 25 at the residence OF her
sister. Mrs. e. g. Mellor, in Gainesville, Eliza
L. Heird, aged " years. ,.,
July 20, Alkaline Hawkins, aged 30 years, VIE
of Alfred G. Hawkins, of Lutherville.
RIDER.-July 20, at the residence or Or; Jonn
Barron. on the York road, Mrs. Annie RIDER
aged 81 years, widow of A. Crane Rider.
HYEAND.-On July Both, at Richleigh. Resters-
town, Mrs. E. ]. Hyland. widow OF Rev. "m'
C0I,E,.At Boring Baltimore county, July 10Th,
1008. after brief illness, Barbara =. Cole, ageQ
years, months and 10 days. oaugnUer Vi
Craven 7. and Eta NJ. Cole.
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Awful Fate Awaits New York.

Dispatch from York, Pa.
Lee ]. Spangler, who styles himself ''the last
of the prophets and who has been issuing
annual bulletins foretelling the destruction OF
various cities in this country and in Europe
and finally the destruction of the world during
the latter part of December, 1908, has decided
to make a trip to New. York city and there
warn people of the awful fate which awaits
them. He will urge them to fieeto other parts
before the city is destroyed.
Spangler after reaching New York, will
wait for day or so to get his bearings. He
will then launch out with his prOclamations.
He says that he will request all of the New
York saints" to meet him and together they
will swoop down on the city and persuade, if
possible the elect to leave the metropolis be-
fore the end shall come.
Spangler has been receiving numerous COM
munications from sympathizers in the larger
cities, and be will visit those people personally
Trees and Lightning.
There is popular belief that certain trees
are less likely than others to be struck by
lightning, and that during thunder storm it
is quite safe to stand under beech, for ex-
ample, while the danger under resinous tree
or an oak is, respectively, fifteen or twenty
times greater. This is disputed in a recent
writing by DIR. A. w. Bothwick in his "Notes
of the Royal Botanical Garden of Edinburg."
The doctor says that no tree is immune, and
the beech is struck quite as frequently as any
other species Apparently the taller trees in q
neighborhood are the ones most likely to be
struck. Contrary to what is believed by some
people, the cells are not 'ruptured or torn by
the formation of steam, as might happen if the
heating by the electric current was very great.
The cells collapse and shrink up but are never
torn" The root system does not seem to be
ever damaged by lightning.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

there are four Baltimore county men living
who were in the same company and the same
set of tours. Two of them are over 20 years
old, one is 20 and the other is "a years old. They
are Messrs. Henry Clark, of Timonium; Chris
tan Ambrose and Victor Tracey, who live
near Cockeysville, and George W. Seipp, of
Towson. crier of the Circuit Court. They all
unteer Infantry. Mr. Seipp and Mr.. Clark
have one arm each, Mr. Seipp having lost his
left arm and Mr.. Clark his right. Mr.. Am
brose has but one leg and one of Mr.. Tracey's
legs was permanently injured during the
hOstilities.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Those having business with the Bal
timore County Orphans Court where
in the publication of Notices to CTedi-
tors and other advertising Is necessary.
are requested to leave positive orders
With the Court when they wish such
advertising to appear in THE BALrI-
MORE COUNTY UNION. If they fail to
give such order the business may be
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Edward L. Parker, of Glencoe, Baltimore
county, was committed for court in Baltimore
on Monday last by Justice Grammar, on two
charges of conspiracy and fraud. One of the
charges was made by Philip Gundersheimer,
Of West Baltimore street, who alleged Parker
obtained $50 from him by fraud on July 9Th.
Strohmeyer, who testified that Parker passed
q forged check on him for $45.
Parker made no defense. He was represented
by Mr.. Thomas C. Wickes, who made an
earnest plea to have the bail made nominal,
contending that the evidence against Parker
was meager and that the transactions were
made by another person. This man, the law
yer commended, is being sought by the police,
believing him TO be an accomplice of Parker.
This he and his client denied Justice Grammar
placed the bail at $500 in each case, and
Parker went to Jail.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Work of the Orphans Court.-In the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week let
tiers were granted on the following estates
On the personal estate of Julia Fastie to Geo.
j. Fastie, executor.
On the personal estate of Eli Walker to
Daniel q. Hare, administrator.
By the will of Julia Fastie, offered for pro-
bate on Tuesday S. is given to her brother.
Washington Fastie, and the balance of her es-
tate to two other brothers, George ]. and Theo-
dore F. Fastie. The will was executed Octo-
Der 80, 1900.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

@ROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
SON, MD.-Inc0rpOrdted 1S91:-BEAU:
TTFULLY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRY
HIGH AND DRY; CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. T0ws0n. Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Jurors for the September Term.-Judge
Duncan has drawn the following to serve as
jurors at the September term of the Circuit
Court, which begins on the third Monday of
the month-the 21st. Following is the list the
figures after the names indicating the district
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Some Weather Averages.-According to
the statistics of the weather bureau at Balti-
more for August for the last thirty seven years
the mercury went down to SIC on August "a,
1890. The highest temperature was 1902 on
August 10, 1900. The coolest month was in
1908 and the warmest in 1900.
The earliest date on which first "killing"
frost occurred in autumn was on October 6,
1892. May 8, 1882, was the latest date on which
"killing" frost occurred in the spring.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Blenheim, 10th District.-St. Johns Evan
gelical Lutheran Church, of this place, will
hold missionary festival on Sunday August
9th. The service in the morning will be con.
Quoted in German by Rev. Mr.. Seigel, of Kings
vile, beginning at 10 O. clock In the afternoon
the service will be in English, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Facheer, of Baltimore, beginning at
2 O'Clock.
The Sunday school of the above church will
hold its annual picnic on Wednesday. August
9th, in Mr.. Henry Browns grove. The Long
Green Band will be present in the evening.
If rain, the next fair day.
Mrs. Griffith, of Baltimore, accompanied by
her son, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Nom
berger, of this place.
Mr.. Henry Lins, of Blenheim, who has been
sick and confined to his bed for several weeks,
is much improved. His many friends wish
him speedy recovery.
Mr.. George Trapp is improving the appear
ance of his house by liberal application of
new paint. The work is being done by Mr..
Lewis Burk.
Miss Myrtle Herline is visiting her cousin,
Miss Anna Brown, of this place.
Miss Rosa Burk is visiting her. sister, Mrs.
Henry Trapp. J.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Milk Dealer Arrested.-Samuel Schlecter.
a milk dealer, 1913 Cough street, was released
on $500 bail for court yesterday by Justice
Grammar, at the Central Police Station, on the
charge of violating the milk ordinance. 1t
was charged that Schlecter filled bottles with
milk from the cans at Calvert Station. To
prevent dust and dirt from blowing into milk
such action is forbidden in the ordinance and
it is upon this point that Schlecter is being
prosecuted. He asked a jury trial-San Of
Thursday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

An Old Orchard.-Mr. David J. Wilson, of
the LIST district, left with Us this week two sum-
mer apples from his orchard planted by his
father in 1858 years ago. The tree is in
full bearing this year and seems to be as vigor-
Gus and strong as any Of the younger trees in
the orchard. He does not know the name OF
the apple.-BelGir Democrat.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Still Further Suburban Development
A promising suburban development which has
been started under suspicious circumstances is
Kenilworth Park, between Woodbourne and
Winston avenues and east of the York road,
near Govanstown. The property faces the
tiers and adjoins the place of Mr. Charles w.
Abel, which was bought from the Pratt estate.
The developers of Kenilworth Park have so
acres in their tract with about 200 lots, so by
$50 and 200 feet. The land was purchased from
the estate of the late Samuel Brady about year
ago. It has 1, 1856 feet on Woodbourne avenue.
directly facing the lawn of Mr.. Walters place.
There are four houses nearing completion
which are being put up by the Kenilworth
Company, and two houses now under way are
being put up by private individuals. Three
more houses have just been started by lot
owners and the company intends to build
some more houses in the near future.
The entire front along Woodbourne avenue
has been improved with sidewalks, and st.
George avenue has been graded completely for
1000 feet, preparatory to being improved with
q modern road dressing. Kenilworth avenue
has been about one-half graded and will be
completed in short time.
The general character of the ground in Ken
ilworth Park is slightly rolling, with abundant
woodland, affording good shade in summer.
The lot.owners will be supplied with city gas
and electricity, and the Baltimore County Eiec-
trio Light and Water Company will furnish
water County taxes prevail, but the develop
ment is well within the five.cent car service.
This suburb is designed especially for those
who wish modern home at q moderate price,
as distinguished from some Of the more pre-
tentious developments. 1t is close to q section
in which there has been much development in
recent years. Mr.. Isaac q. Moss is president,
and Mr.. Harry E. Parkhurst, secretary, of the
Keniworth Company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Athletic Club Organized.-The Roland
Park Athletic Club has been organized and the
following officers elected to serve one year !:
President-John MCKENZIE vice-president-
ze; treasurer-John 1. Rowe; manager-J.
Harry McFee.
The object of the club is to promote athletic
sports, particularly baseball. After the last
meeting watermelon party was rendered the
members of the Roland Park baseball team by
Mr.. Curlett. There were present at the party
many of the feminine admirers of the team, as
well as all the players.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

An Improvement Association Amends
Charter.-An amendment to the charter of
the Lauraville Improvement Association of
Baltimore County was recorded in the County
Clerks office on Thursday. The amendment
eliminates the capital stock of the association
and its operations as building company are
discontinued. According to the resolution of
the stock holders the money now in the treasury
and the amount to be realized from the sale of
a lot of ground owned by the association will
be used to redeem the shares ofstock Sold The
association was authorized to issue 1900 shares
at 50 each.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Monkton, N. @. r. R.-Mrs. Thomas Mem.
Orr who has been travelling with her husband
ever since her marriage, arrived very unex-
pectedly on the Manor, at the home of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Hut
chins, with whom she formerly made her home,
on Sunday afternoon, July 10Th. Mr.. Orr is
the business partner of her father Mr.. j. Pearce
Richardson, of Melbourne Australia, and last
year combined business and pleasure with his
honeymoon, which was spent in the United
States. Mr.. and Mrs. Orr took their departure
for Melbourne last October and as Mr.. Orr
travels for the firm of Richardson d Orr, they
have been travelling ever since, having been in
the Orient, China and Japan. Mr.. Orr received
a cablegram while in Japan that it would be
necessary for him to return to the United
States on business. Mrs. Orr was charmed
with Japan and was greatly impressed with the
eageruess of the japanese to learn OF the ways
and customs of the outside world, and yet fifty
years ago Japan was in sense a walled-up
country, asleep to communication with all
other nations. Mrs. Orr came through from
Chicago alone, her husband having business in
that city. Mr.. Orr will arrive here on Satur-
day, August 1st. for short visit, after which
he will leave for England on business trip,
where Mrs. Orr expects to join him and they
will sail for their distant Australian home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer w. Price and son, of
Baltimore, were guests on Saturday and SUM-
day last at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
M. Price. Mrs. Price, with her infant son. is
still enjoying the hospitality of her Manor rel
atives. Her husband will again spend the
weekend at his brothers home.
Miss Ruth Solomon, of Baltimore, has been
visitor at the home of Mrs. G. M. Price for
the past ten days.
Miss Arcadia Hutchins, of the Victoria, East
franklin street, Baltimore, has been guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Hut
chins, the last two weeks. Mr.. Hutchins has
been in poor health all summer and does not
improve much.
Mr.. Thomas J. Miller lost two years crop of
wheat in his recent barn fire, besides about 40
large hams which means that the family will
not enjoy their home cured hams this simmer.
Mrs. Eva Cries, with her daughter and grand
daughter, Mrs. William H. Decker and Miss
Elsie Decker, with Master August Laup, are
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hutchins.
A gentleman who recently took a long drive
said be came back to the Manor impressed with
the fact that we have three of the finest fields
of corn in this locality he had seen in his drive
of many miles. The farmers who own better
than them all join each other-Mr. Charles NJ.
Price, Mr.. Thomas Pearce and Mr.. Daniel
The entertainment to be given at the Guild
House on Saturday evening, August LIST, will
cater to the inner man as well as his intellect.
and caramels will be on sale. Il.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-01

Upper Falls 18th District.-The Sunday
school of Salem M E. Church will hold lawn
fete on the lawn adjoining the church, Satur
day evening, August LIST. Proceeds for the
benefit of the missionary cause. All will be
welcome.
Sunday, August I'd, by Rev. Frank HURT, of
Baltimore, at P. NJ. League services at 8P NJ
Miss Jennie Thompson, who has returned
home after visiting relativeslat Ottawa ILL.,,
and Mrs. Carrie Ely and family, of Baltimore,
are now visiting relatives in this neighborhood.
Mrs L. Beyard: Of Baltimore tn re-, Miss M:s. Naomi
Howard of Philadelphia, have returned home
after spending the weekend here with Mrs.
i. III. Burton and Miss Elsie Burton. B.