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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Getting Ready for the Timonium Fair Of
loO8-At the annual meeting of the directors
of the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural
Society of Baltimore county, held in Baltimore
last Saturday, the following were elected OFF,
GERS for the present year
Observation-Disclosures Mccormick
Vice President-Duane H. Rice.
Secretary-James s Nussear.
Race Secretary-John f. Anderson.
Treasurer-G. Albert Mays.
President Mccormick announced the follow
ing standing committees:
Merryman, James S. Nussear and Allen
Stevenson.
Track-Asa B. Gardiner Jr., e. Cuttings
Merryman and Duane II Rice
Accounts-James p. Reese, Alexander Nc
Cormick and Duane II. Rice.
Rules and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES McCor-
mick, Charles E. Burton and DR.. A. O.
McCurdy.
Premium List-Duane H. Rice E. Cuttings
Merryman and James s. Nussear.
Exhibits-Frederick Won Kapff DIR. A. O.
McCurdy and James s. Nussear.
Reception-Dr. A. G McCurdy, Edward A.
Cockey and Frederick Won Kapff.
Privileges-Alexander Mccormick, James ?.
Reese and James s. Nussear
Mr.. w. Stewart Diffenderffer having resigned
as a member of the board Mr.. Frederick Won
Kapff was elected as his successor. Mr.. Won
Kapff had previously been a member of the
board for some years and is familiar with the
workings of the fair.
The fair of 1908 will be held from LIST to the
9th of September, inclusive.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Lodge Celebrates Anniversary.-Towso
Lodge, No. 49, independent Order of Odd Eel
lows, celebrated its fifty sixth anniversary on
Thursday night with a banquet at Hotel
Smedley. About sixty members were present
and fine menu was served. Previous to the
banquet a business meeting was held in the
lodge when the newly-elected officers, whose
names have heretofore appeared in THE UNION,
were installed. Officers of the Grand Lodge
of Maryland were present. Addresses were
made by the grand officers and a number of
the members of the lodge. Mr.. William
Bowen of s., who is a charter member of the
lodge which was instituted January 10, 1852,
was the guest of honor, and bouquet of flow
ers was sent to Mrs. Bowen as token of es-
TEEN. MIR. Fred. A. Groom, of Baltimore, was
POSTMASTER. The committee in charge was
composed of Fred A. Groom, William Grason,
George w. Seipp, George G. Tracey and Harry
G. Murray.
Towson Lodge will attend divine services at
EPSON Methodist Protestant Church, Towson,
Sunday morning, January 10Th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Successful Road Meeting. The meeting
held by the Falls Road Improvement Associa
ton at School House No. 4, Falls road, last
Saturday night, was most successful, notwith-
standing the bad weather. There was large
roads engineer, made an instructive address and
afterwards questions were asked pertaining to
road matters, which were answered by Mr..
Crosby A subscription was taken up by the
members and neighbors and the sum of $500
was subscribed to improving another section
of the Falls road, which will extend to what is
known as Broadway. 1t is hoped the County
Commissioners will do something substantial
toward this greatly needed improvement
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Glencoe, N. c. R. R.-The Filston Farm is
in very thriving condition and everything is
in an up.to-date shape. The success of it is
due to the efficient manager, Mr.. Harvey, who
is liked by everybody. All regret the loss of
one good helper, Mr. Benjamin Lintz, who
has been on the farm for the past five years.
On New Years night they gave reception to
a crowd of friends and everyone enjoyed the
affair." There were two large graphophones
and Miss Bertha c. Cook, of Sweet Air, rem
dered some fine vocal and instrumental
music on Mrs. Lintz's new upright piano
organ Miss Cook and Mr.. G. II. Ford served
the refreshments and acted as host and hostess
for the reception.
Mr. George Lintz, who owns large farm at
Glencoe, has now made his eldest son, Mr..
Benjamin Lintz, overseer of all his property
and be has moved his family to Jacksonville
where they are now residing.
Miss Verna Hides, who has been visiting
relatives and friends at Glyndon, has returned
to her home of this place.
Mr. Harry Writnor, of Baltimore, has re-
Gently opened shoemaker shop at this place
and is meeting with success. F.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Shield of Honor Elects.-The following
Shield of Honor, of Phoenix Senior Warden
Philip R. Price, Worthy Master-George
Smith Junior Master-John t. Burns; Chap
lain William Zimmerman; Conductor
Harry Proctor: Secretary-Robert Piersol;
Treasurer-W. w. Hare; Trustee-Noah Seitz.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Mr.. Talbot Has a Double.-The Balti-
more american of Tuesday said "Mr. j. W.
Sutton, a farmer Of Kent county, who was in
Baltimore yesterday on his way to Annapolis
to attend the inauguration, had the amusing
experience of being frequently mistaken for
Mr.. ]. Fred G. Talbot because of mis- resem.
blance to the Congressman from the Second
district. The likeness was heightened by his
headwear, which was also of the Talbot type.
One point in Mr.. Sutton's favor is that he
looks much more youthful"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Found Lying Dead in the Road.-Early
on Wednesday morning last the dead body Of
Mrs. John Shelton, of Stone Cove, near Fork,
18th district, was found lying on the public
road leading from Fork to Baldwin Station.
Justice W. o. B. Wright and DR.. ]. F. H. Cor
such made thorough investigation and de-
cided an inquest unnecessary and that her
death was due to exposure and alcoholic ex-
cesses. In the meantime the police we're mott
fed, and Patrolman German, of Towson, and
Patrolman Dreamer, of Canton, went to Fork
and arrested John SHELTON, Jr., a stepson of
the dead woman who was seen leaving Fork
late Tuesday night in buggy with her. John
Shelton, Sr., was also arrested.
Young Shelton made straightforward state
ment when arrested. He said he heard his
father was sick and when he went to his home
found he was drinking. AS he was leaving, he
says, his stepmother said she was going up to
the corner with him, and she got into the
buggy. They remained at Fork for some time
and left in the buggy. Both were drinking,
and Shelton says the dead woman got out of
the buggy soon after they left Fork and he
drove on to the home of a friend.
Many of the residents of the neigh borhood
believe this to be so, as Mrs. SHELTON was in
the habit of taking long walks when drinking.
They think she left the buggy and not being
able to walk to her home fell iE the road and
died during the night The body was taken to
the undertaking establishment of John Arthur
& Sons and later removed to the home of her
brother, William McClusky, at Fallston, Har-
ford county. She was "a years old.
The father and son were brought to Towson
and committed to Jail by Justice Herbert on
the charge of drunk and dsorderly. The case
was reported to States Attorney Bussey and
after an investigation he decided that the
woman died of exposure. He thereupOn
ordered the release of the men.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

The TollGat Will be Removed.-A
meeting OF the stockholders of the Jerusalem
Turnpike Company was held at the Office of
the United Railways Company on Tuesday
pike company, but it is not majority holder.
The meeting took up the decision rendered by
the Circuit Court of Baltimore county last
month. which prohibited the turnpike COM
pany from charging tolls in the county. The
stockholders directed that all toll gates along
the pike in the county be removed in accord
OF the pike within the city limits and part in
Hartford county. The courts order had no
reference to these portions.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Report of the Register of Wills-Mr
William J. Peach, Register of Wills for Balti-
more county, in his report for the year ended
November Both, 1907, shows that the total
taxes paid the State for the year amounted to
S13, 649.5l and that the total fees from all
sources amounted to 9,76052, making total
cash receipts of $23, 41003.
During the year Register of Wills John E.
Bolte died and his work was taken up by bis
chief deputy, Mr. Peach, who was appointed
to succeed him and was afterward nominated
and elected to the Office.
The total fees collected during the admins
tration of DR.. Bolte, to February Goth, amour
ted to 81 ,297 10 and the commissions on taxes
collected $212.37, making a total of 81 500 Al.
The office expenses including stamps, type
writing, telephone messages and salaries,
amounted to 81, 316.70 and $192.77 was paid
to the State as excess of fees.
During Mr.. Peach's term of Office So, 913 60
was collected in fees and 81. 1897. As in commits
sioDs on taxes, making a total of 1921 .05.
The Office expenses, including stationery,
furniture, City Directory, janitor's service,
stamps, expressage, typewriting. salaries of
deputies and of DR.. Bolte for February and of
Mr.. Peach, amounted to 81, 116.61, leaving an
excess of fees paid to the State of 81 ,134 A.
During the year 251 estates were admins
tered on, administration bonds filed to the
amount of SO 300,000 and guardian bonds to
the amount of S65, 600. Thirty-four guardians
were appointed and % new cases docketed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Pleasant Hill, 9Th District.--Mr. John II.
Trabert, who lived near Freeland Station, died
on the I'd inst, and was buried at Middletown
last Sunday morning. Mr.. Trabert was IN MS
10th year and was victim of that fell destroy
er-consumption. He was q member OF the
Shield of Honor and was buried with the rites
of the order. Rev. E. G Henderson, Baptist
minister of Hereford, preached the funeral ser
mon. wife and three children are left to
mourn the loss of devoted husband and
father.
On Wednesday morning Mr.. Abraham Lohr,
near Beckleysville, was buried in the cemetery
at Middletown. Mr.. Lohr died of the in6rmi-
ties of age, having reached the 10Th mile-post
in life's journey. Rev. s. ]. Derr, Of Arcadia,
who in former years was Mr.. Lohr's pastor,
officiated. widow and four children survive
him.
The changeable weather of the past week
has been productive of good deal OF grip.
The heavy downpour of rain on Tuesday was
enough to have drowned all the grip germs,
but we fear not
and our people who have ice houses are fear
ing that they will not get them filled. But
who knows what the weather man may have
in store for US before the ides of March?
Mr. N. N. Norris our merchant, made trip
to Hanover, Pa, last Saturday, visiting the
Exchange Stables of H. w. Parr and purchased
a beautiful roadster which he now has on ex-
hibition.
Mr. William R. Whipperman has purchased
from MIR. Howard r. Fowble 4-acre lot on
the Beckleysvlle road, for 800. This is the
same property upon which dwelling house
was burned to the ground few months ago.
Last season was quite productive of clover
seed, as a number of farmers in this section
raised enough for their own use and some to
spare of which they seem very proud, owing
to the high price of this article.
We have never known fresh cows so scarce
and SO high in price as at present. Owing to
the advance in the price of milk dairymen are
hunting them up very closely This ought to
encourage the farmers to raise more stock
Last Sunday morning Rev. N. A. Karicofe
preached a very able sermon at Pine Grove
Church. A large Sunday school is connected
with this appointment, consisting not only OF
the young folks, but the middle aged and the
old folks are very regular in their attendance
a matter of which the officials feel very CRATE
full to all connected Herewith.
Well, as Governor Crothers is now occupy
ing the mansion at Annapolis andifheshould
want a good housekeeper, why we think he
could not do better than come up to the "Old
Sixth" to make his selection. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11
Correspondence Baltimore County linton.
TIE PARCELS POST.

A Postal System That is Robbing the
People of the United States in
Order to Enrich a Few Big Cor
porations-How Much Lon
ger Will the Outrage
be Tolerated?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Sixth District.-Quite number of persons
are SICK keeping the doctors busy. Several
members of Mr.. William N. Mays family are
attended by DR.. George s. Stone. Mr.. George
Fritz is laid up with white swelling. Mrs
Sophia Walker and Mrs. Daniel Smith are at.
tended by DR.. WRIT of Lineboro.
Public sales will soon begin and then "fit'
tings" will follow suit, which will separate
old neighbors and form new acquaintance.
Rev. Charles e. Fultz, of the Otterbein Me
mortal Church, Hampden, Baltimore, preached
the funeral of Mrs. Lydia List, at Saint PauPs
u. B. Church, on the Sd inst. She leaves 9
husband and plumber of small children The
pail bearers were Messrs. Hampsher, Mixter
Hoofhieser, Miller and Messrs Hendricks
Mr.. Hartenstein was the undertaken.
Mr.. James HI. Mccullough had narrow
escape in the fire which destroyed the steam
boat st. Mary's lately. He was the steward OF
the boat and lost valuable watch and some
of his clothing o.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Dwelling House Burned.-The pretty
home of Mr. Fred. w. Glantz,o ON White avenue,
Hamilton, was destroyed by fire at 8 O'Clock
last Monday. supposed to have been caused by
an overheated furnace. The family was
awakened by the smell of smoke in the house.
Mr.. Glantz alarmed his neighbors by firing q
pistol and they were soon on hand, as were
also the volunteer and other fire companies of
the neighborhood, all of which rendered ex-
celent service in saving nearby property. The
loss is estimated at several thousand dollars
and is only partially covered by insurance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Company Elects Oh1cers The annual
meeting of the Riverview Park Company was
held in Baltimore on Wednesday and directors
and officers reelected. This company is con-
troIled by the United Railways and Electric
Company. Mr.. William A. House, president
of the United is president of the Riverview
Company. The lessee of the park is Mr.. NJ. ]
Fitsimmons.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

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 Sophia Otto to
executors.
On the personal estate of George NJ Lamb to
Annie r. Lamb, executrix.
On the personal estate of Richard W. Brown,
to Lawrence W Brown, administrator.
On the personal estate of Levin Mitchell to
Lucy Mitchell, Administrative.
On the personal estate of Joanna Almony to
Albert ]. B. Almony, administrator.
On the personal estate of Martha Butler to
Louis T. Clark, executor.
The will of George NJ. Lamb, late ofGovans-
town, was filed for probate on Tuesday. All of
his property is given to his widow, Mrs. Annie
R. Lamb, absolutely, and she is also named as
the executrix without bond. The will is dated
July, 1886.
The will of Miss Sophia Otto, late of Laura
vile, was probated the same day She be-
queaths $75 to Eutaw NJ +. Church and $50
to the Aged Home of the same church. The
interest on 5000 is given to Jerusalem German
Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Baltimore
county, to be used in caring for the Otto burial
laf- dollars 10 ri ven enr5 of Ehe
children of her brothers-John, Henry and
Leonard Otto--and her sister, Mrs Elizabeth
Krach. Barbara Otto. q ssterin-la law is given
800. The residue of the estate she directs to
be divided into four equal parts and given to
her three brothers and sister. The share of
Henry Otto, however, is to be held in trust for
himself and children.
The will of Mrs. Martha Butler was admit
ted to probate on Wednesday. She bequeaths
her estate to the First Presbyterian Church of
Howard district Anne Arundel county, which
is the corporate name of the Ellcott City Pres
byterian Church and which was established
before what is now Howard county was sepa-
rated from Anne Arunnel county.
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many years conducted an express business at
Govanstown, died in st. Joseph's Hospital,
Baltimore, on Sunday last, aged 55 years. He
is survived by a widow, two sons and one
daughter
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Declared Sane by Jury.-A sheriffs
jury at Towson Cd Thursday, summoned to in
who lives near Catonsvilie, declared that she
is sane. The proceeding was instituted by
George NJ. Cook. her nephew. through Attor-
ney Linwood L. Clark. Miss Cook was repre-.
sented by Attorneys Charles F. Harley and
w. Gill Smith. The jury was composed of
a;ohfaon mon and ita verdict WAS unanimOug.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Kingsville, 18th District.-Miss Mary f..
Holland, teacher in the Arlington public
school, is at the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Holland, suffering from an attack
of grip.
Sister Mary of st. Agnes, of the House of
the Good Shepherd, Baltimore, owing to i'll
health, is sojourning at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Hotter.
Miss Mary A. Bell is spending some time with
friends at Blue Ridge and in Baltimore.
Mr.. David Bell, Jr., of Canada, and the
Misses Bell, of Baltimore, spent the New
Year holiday with Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Bell,
of this neighborhood.
Mr.. James Wells is suffering with grip.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Gorsuch and son, who spent
the past two weeks with Miss Emily Quinlin,
have returned to their home in Baltimore.
Miss Lucy DeMoss, of Upper Falls, has re-
covered from an attack of the prevailing
rnalady.
Miss Lottie Ely, of New York, has returned
to her home, having spent some time with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Ely of Brad
shaw.
Mrs. Jacob Dean, of Elkton, is guest of her
daughter, Mrs. J. Leo Moore, of this neigh
borhood.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Leo Moore, of Bradshaw,
are happy in consequence of a bran new ten
pound son.
Mr.. Thomas French is still sick and suffer-
ing with rheumatism. E.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

McGuire.-Mr. Patrick Mcclure, an old
resident of Pikesville. died on the Sd inst For
thirty-five years he was manager of the estate
of the late Joseph Linton. He is survived by
two sons-Joseph NJ. Mcclure, who is deputy
warden at the Baltimore city Jail, and Francis
i Mc1uira-and one daughter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Stephens.-Mrs. Amanda Stephens, aged
"a years. widow OF Joseph Stephens, died last
Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Georgeana Cooke, Pleasant Hill, 4th district
after lingering illness due to a complication
of diseases. She is survived by eight chill
dren-six sons and two daughters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Grifdth.-During the very heavy rain of
last Tuesday the remains of Mrs. Mary l..
Cook Griffith, former resident of the I'd dis
trict, who died in Baltimore on January 4th,
were inferred in Mount Paran Cemetery, Har-
risonville. Mrs. Griffith, who was born in
Thomas Griffith, at one time one of the best
known educators of the county, and had a
large circle of friends in that section of the
county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Miller.-Mr. Florian Miller, one of the old
est residents of Parkville, Hartford road, died
on Monday last at his home, after short ill
ness. Death was due to infirmities of age.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning,
at o'clock, from st. Joseph's Catholic Church,
where requiem mass was celebrated by Rev.
Father Trinkhaus. Interment in the ceme-
terry adjoining the church. Mr.. Miller was 70
years of age and is survived by his wife and
three sons-Messrs. Thomas Nicholas and
John Miller.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Wilkens.-Mr. James T. Wilkens, aged 10
years and 81 days, died of tuberculosis. Janu.
airy 9th, at the home of his aunt, Mrs. John s.
Norris, of Seattle, Washington. He issurvived
by his mother, Mrs. John E. Erwin, of Fork,
Baltimore county, and one brother, Mr.. George
s. Wilkens, of Seattle. MIR. Wilkens was high
ly esteemed by all who knew him. He was
graduate of the class of 1905, of Dickinson
Seminary, Pa. Mrs. Erwin left for Seattle,
December 31st, and arrived there January 4th,
and was with her son when be died.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-01-11

Herder-Mrs. Herder, wife of Mr.. Charles
Herder, died at her home in Reisterstown, on
the 4th instant. Within three years Mr.. Her
der lost his wife and three children. The fu-
neral of Mrs. Herder took place on Monday.
Rev. Joseph Fletcher, of the Protestant Epis.
copal Church, conducting the services.
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Wagner.-Mrs Elizabeth Wagner, wife of
the late Henry Wagner, departed this life, jan
uary 9th, 1908, at her late home, at Parkville,
Hartford road, aged II years. She had been
resident of Parkville for 35 years. She is sur
vived by two daughters and two sons-Misses
Leana and Mamie Wagner and Messrs. John
and Frederick Wagner, Her funeral will take
place at St.. Johns Church. at Parkville, on
Sunday, January 18th, at P. NJ.
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ORCAS

Charles Curry is home for the holt
days
John G. Curry went to Belling
ham Monday
Wiley Sanders was home during
the first of the week.
Mrs. John Sanders has been quite
ill during the past week.
The W. l. I. we're entertained by
Mrs. Backman Thursday.
Mrs. Jones. of Mitchell Bay. is 6
guest at the McLennon home.
John Killibrew sent scow load OF
apples to Vancouver Thursday.
Graham Philip. of Langdon, was
at Orcas on business Tuesday.
Mrs Jack Devers went to Belling.
ham Thursday for visit with friends.
George W. Meyer made a business
trip to BelIingham Tuesday on the
"Yale.''
Mrs. John G. Curry was at Lang
don Monday and Tuesday as the guest
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip.
About sixty friends and neighbors
walked into the home of Mr. and
Mrs. George W. Woodland last Satur-
day night and took possession. 1t
was a complete surprise and delight
full time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Norman we're
agreeably surprised at their home
Tuesday evening by number of THEN
Orcas friends. it being their eleventh
wedding anniversary. Cards were
played until about midnight. when 6
dainty buffet supper was served.
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Bugge Trading Co.
Sells To 6. A. TuIlOCh

An important business transaction
was concluded here Thursday. when
the BugRe Trading Company sold to
Glenn A. Tulluch its general mer-
chandise stock. except clothing and
dry goods lines which are
to be closed out The invoice is to
be taken after the close of business
Saturday and Mr.. Tulloch is to take
nossession Monday morning contin
uing the business in the same loca-
ton. He will have the best wishes
of many friends for his success. Will
Sweeney will remain with him. for a
time at least.
Bugge Bros. will continue in bust
ness as the Bugge Trading Com pany,
operating the Friday Harbor cream
cry. their wharf and warehouse bust
ness. and dealing in -four. feed and
grain. It is also their intention to
establish cheese factory and small
ice and cold storage plant.