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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook 10th Dis
trict The sessions of the semi-annual Luthe-
ran Synod of Maryland and the District of
Columbia, held November 18th and 18th, in ST..
Johns English Lutheran Church, near Sweet
Air, were we'll attended, although the weather
prevented some from being present. The visit
ing ministers delivered some excellent SER
mons and addresses, which were very much
appreciated by those fortunate enough to hear
them.
Rev. Mr. Gwnn will preach at the usual
hour Sunday morning, November 18th, at
Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church. The
congregation is very much pleased with this
minister and there is likelihood that he will
be candidate for the pastorate of this church.
The services conducted by the Christian En-
deavor Society connected with the church last
Sunday night were well attended.
The recent sudden appearance of snow made
our farmers who had not done so before hustle
to haul in their frewood for the coming
winter.
There will be Thanksgiving dinners and
family reunions held in this locality on Thurs
day. Our neghborhood is usually very quiet
during this holiday, many attending services
in the several churches.
Miss Ella Pocock, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Pocock near Jackson
vile.
Mrs. Robert Miller, of Jarrettsville, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ensor
near Sunnybrook. M.
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Kingsville, 18th District.--Miss Grace
Putche, Of Baltimore, is guest of Miss e. V.
Quinlin.
Mr.. Leonard G. Quinlin entertained few OF
his friends at pig roast on Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Herndon, of this neigh
borhood, are visiting Mrs. Herndon's mother
in Virginia and will later go to Florida for the
winter.
Mr. Joshua Hammond, of Upper Falls. who
has been suffering from an attack of typhoid fe-
YER is much improved.
Mrs. Jarrett Standiford, Mrs. William Bell
and Miss Vida Bell have returned from a
visit to Baltimore.
An oyster supper for the benefit of ST. Ste-
phen's Church will be held at the Church Hall,
on Friday and Saturday evenings, December
4th and 9th.
Many of the relatives and friends of Miss
Marian Chapman, OF this vicinity, went to Bal
timore to see her take part in 1.-THE Man of the
Hour" last week at Ford's Theatre. 1t is a
strong play and was greatly enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Van Brant Rittenhouse has returned
from visit to relatives in Baltimore
Miss Mary A. Bell, who spent few days
with relatives in Baltimore, has returned to
her home.
Miss Mary A. Gorsuch is guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank M. Gorsuch, of this place.
Miss Edith Cockeey, Of St, Georges, was a
Franklinville, the past week.
Miss NJ. D. Campion, of Atlantic City, is a
guest of Miss NJ F. Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Pitcock. of Baltimore, spent
the Thanksgiving holiday with the latters pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Ferguson, of Upper
Falls.
Protracted meeting will begin at Salem 81.
e. Church, on Sunday night next.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Kuchion and sons were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. g. A. Ely last Sunday.
Misses Ruth and Bertha Guyton, who have
been quite sick, are improving.
Mrs. A. Schultz had a hog killed the past
week that weighed 426 lbs. E.
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White Hall, N. G. R. R.-Mr. J. Robert
Anderson and Miss Belle Robinson, both of
White Hail. were married at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Schilling, 1874 Division street,
Baltimore, on Wednesday evening at o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by former
pastor of the couple, Rev. W. Albert Price,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church of the
Covenant, Baltimore.
The subject for discussion at the next meet
ing of the White Hall Farmers Club and
Improvement Association, which will be held
Saturday night, December 9th, will be 'Fertil-
zers" At this meeting the matter of the club
purchasing fertilizers direct from the manu-
facturers, or buying the materials in bulk and
do their own mixing, will be considered. 1t is
thought that by the latter method consider
able saving could be made.
The season for entertainments is at hand
and the ladies have been on the go for the past
week. Mrs. r. H. Wiley entertained mum.
Der of her friends on Friday of last week and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. P. Burns entertained on
Saturday evening"
Mrs Charles Il. Wise gave a dinner to a
number of her lady friends on Tuesday last.
Mrs Thomas G. Hunter on Wednesday en-
tertained few friends at dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. S. r. Wallis Parrish are visit
ing the parents of the former, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas L. Parrish, Of this place.
Miss Bessie Burns is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs H. P Burns, of this place.
Miss E. Katharine McMaster, principal of
White Hall School. is spending the Thanks
giving holiday at Ellicott City.
Mr. Herbert De Moss, of Baltimore, is visit
ing his cousin, Mr.. Hairy A. Burns.
Howard Wiley is spending the holiday in
Baltimore with Millard Gladding.
A congregational meeting of White Hall
PRESBYTERIAN Church was held Wednesday
night at the residence of Mr.. Charles II. Wise
for the purpose of taking action relative to the
question OF separating White Hall and Bethel
| Churches. These churches have for number
of years been served by one minister. the
present pastor being Rev. s. NJ. EDgle. White
Hall Church is opposed to separation and at
this meeting a resolution was adopted petition
ing Bethel congregation not to take any action
looking to the severance. A copy of the reso'
luton and the proceedings of the meeting
| were mailed to the elders of Bethel Church
and letter to the pastor informing him of the
action was also sent. Mr.. R. Fl. Wiley presi-
ded at the meeting. w.
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Some Belair Notes.-Gen. Murray Van
diver, treasurer and chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee, spent Monday
in Belair and was entertained at dinner by
Clerk of the Court William s. Forwood.
Miss Retta Rohrbach, of Frederick, Nd,
is visiting the Misses Robinsons, daughters of
Hon. Thomas H. Robinson, of Belair.
The annual Christmas bazaar and supper,
under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, will be held in
the Masonic Hall, in Beair, on the Both of
November and the LIST of December.
Mr.. j. Royston Sitter Jr., is spending the
Thanksgiving holiday with his father, State
Attorney ]. Royston Sitter.
Miss Martha Abel Hunter, who had been
confined to the house for some time with a
sprained ankle. is able to be out again.
Miss Emily Young, of Baltimore, spent last
Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. VIM. Young, of
Belair.
Mr.. James Edward Smith is spending the
Thanksgiving holiday with his father, DR..
Benjamin Smith.
Mr.. Sias B. Smith, of Belair, left on bust
ness trip to Europe few days ago and will
return about the LIST of January.
Miss Elizabeth Robinson. daughter of Hon.
Thomas H. Robinson, is spending Thanks
giving at her home here. She is @ student at
St. Joseph's Academy, Emmittsburg.
Messrs. Boyd & Fulford, the well known
druggists, have on exhibition in their store a
pair of fine turkeys that will be given to the
customers who guess the closest to the weight
of each.
Mr.. Joseph Harris, who had severe fall a
few days ago, is improving and able to be
about again. Besides cutting his hand badly
it was found that he had broken two of his
ribs. L.
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Enjoyable Fraternal Visit.--Towson
Lodge No. 70, /. o. D. F., of Towson, paid d
fraternal visit to Independence Lodge, No. II,
in the Temple in Baltimore, on Tuesday even
ing last, which proved to be one of the most
pleasant events that has ever occurred in the
Temple A feature of the affair was the pre-
sentation of bundle of sticks to Independence
Lodge from Towson Lodge. This emblem
started in Centre Lodge, Ellicott City, some
months ago and has been going from lodge to
lodge since, and after it has been to all the
lodges in the State it is to be returned to Cen
tire Lodge. 1t was presented to Towson about
two weeks ago by Providence Lodge, No. 116,
of Gainesville. They are enclosed in a leather
case with space on the paper for the signature
of the officers and seal of the different lodges
Mr.. q. Howard Isaac, of the Towson bar,
made the presentation on behalf of Towson
Lodge in a most eloquent address The degree
staff of Independence Lodge conferred the
intiatory degree on candidates, which was
greatly enjoyed by the visitors. This is one
of the crack teams of the State. After the
lodge closed Independence Lodge entertained
her guests with fine supper in the Banquet
Hall of the Temple after which short addresses
were made by Messrs. s. H. Foxwell, Angus
tus Quandt, George W. Wiseman, of Independ-
ence Lodge George G. Tracey, Fred. A. Groom,
Capt. Alex. B. Miles and u. Howard Isaac, of
Towson Lodge. A musical program was also
rendered.
Mr.. George w. Squiggins, passenger agent
of the B. q D. r. R., who is Noble Grand OF
Independence Lodge. acted as POSTMASTER.
There was a very large attendance from the
lodges, both of which are among the leading
lodges of the State.
The election of officers for the ensuing term
will take place in Towson Lodge next Thurs
day evening, at which time the Past Grands
will cast their votes for Grand Officers A
large attendance is expected.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Long Green, 18th District.-If Saturday,
November 2Sth, should prove to be good day
no doubt large crowd will assemble at this
place to participate in the ceremonies of open
ing the new Junior Order Hall. The officers
of the State Council will be on hand and there
will be parade, music, etc.. to be followed by
an oyster supper. Everybody will be welcome,
The dedication ceremonies will begin at 2.5O
P. NJ.
Mr.. joseph Southland had as his guests last
week his sister and niece from Philadelphia.
Mr.. s. Seymour Smith had charge of the
Epworth League service at Wilson's Church
last Sunday night. Others also spoke This
league is doing good work. A number of the
members attended the rally held at Hiss
Church last week.
Butchering is now claiming the attention of
some farmers and many fine hogs are being
slaughtered. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Heavy Loss by Fire.-Early on Sunday
morning last fire broke out in a stable on the
farm of Mr. Otto Tirsehman, on the Shell road,
18th district The flames spread from the
ing, which were destroyed. A telephone mes.
sage to the Canton Fire Department brought
the apparatus to the scene, distance of q
miles, in II minutes. Before the firemen ar
rived several employees and residents formed a
bucket brigade and did good work. A three
story dwelling, in which MIR. freshman lives,
would probably have been burned had not the
firemen arrived when they did. The estimated
loss is $1,000 and is partially covered by in
surance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

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 Arabella Handle
ton to T. Edward Hambleton, administrator.
On the personal estate of Jesse Baker to FL
mer E. and Elmira Baker, executors
On the personal estate ofJohn Lauer to Jacob
Lauer, executor.
On the personal estate of John L. Muhbach
to Christina Muhbach, executrix.
By the will of John Lauer, which was pro.
bated on Tuesday be leaves all his property
equally to his five children-Lousie Bruff,
Annie Catherine Smarden, Annie Elizabeth
Smarden, Jacob Lauer and Margaret Shubbard.
The will of Jesse Baker was probated the
same day. He leaves all his property to his
widow, Mary Baker for life, and then to his
daughter, Miss Elmira Baker, for life, or until
she marries, when the property is to be sold
and the proceeds divided equally among the
testator's children.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

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, 1908-11-28
LOCAL ITEMS
SALES ADVERTISED IN "rHE UNION!

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION"
Tuesday, December /. by Joseph A.. Myers, near
Cockeysyille, cows. heifers, steers. etc.
wednesday. December 2. by Gertrude NJ. STARK,
execufrir At Fullerton real estate and i'm
provements
Thursday. December 10. by J. Edwin Davis and
Robert II. Carr, trustees, on the premises,
fee simple property on Park Heights avenue
and 7-Mile lane.
Tuesday, December Is. by w. Ashbie Hawkins:
attorney. at the Court House, three lots OF
ground at Mt. Winans. 18th district.
Tuesday. December % by John II. Duncan, as
signee. etc.. on the premises, valuable res
idence property at Tuxedo Park.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Union Religious Services.--U services
will be held next week, from Monday to Friday
nights, in the Parish House, (Gnild House,
Towson, at o'clock. to open the Week of
PRAYER to be held by eight of the great Prot
estant churches throughout The world for the
spread of Christ's Kingdom on the earth.
Everyone will be welcome, particularly all
men in the community.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Necker, 18th District.-The forty hours
devotion at st. Joseph's Church closed on Tues
day evening with the Papal benediction. It
was the most successful held there in many
years.
Rev. Father Trinkhaus, pastor ofSt.J oseph's
is making noticeable improvements about the
church. Cement steps have been placed in
front cement cutters to carry off the water
parking terraces for flowers etc.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Smith, aged SO
years, took place Wednesday morning at $50
with high mass of requiem at st. Joseph's,
with Rev. Fathers Trinkhaus, Camp and Cara
gan in the altar. Mrs. Smith visited her
daughter in Philadelphia about two months
ago. Shortly after her arrival in that city she
was taken i'll and three weeks later she decided
to go to Howard Hospital to undergo an opera
ton by Professors Luburg, Herst, Credick and
Donnelly. The operation was apparently sue
cessful. About ten days later complications
set in and she rapidly sank. Rev. Father
Trinkhaus spoke very beautifully of the life
and character of the deceased and her strong
devotion to the church. Almost the entire
congregation attended the funeral. The pail
bearers were Messrs. George Dieter. Daniel
Dieter, Albert Dieter, Charles Dieter. Henry
Dieter, John Robe, Joseph Robe and Henry
Comes. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Herring and family, of Philadel-
phia; Mr.. Nicholas Smith, of Philadelphia ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Smith, of Baltimore ;
Mrs Catherine Whiteford and daughter, of
Parkvile; Mr.. Daniel Dieter, Mr.. Jacob J..
Dieter and wife, Mr.. George Dieter and wife,
Misses Katie and Elizabeth Dieter and Mrs.
Charles Dieter. Six grand children survive
her. The floral offerings were numerous and
Hill, had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Messrs George Klein and Mr.. Peter Trem-
per got a good bag of rabbits in Hartford
county. 8.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Last Meeting in the Old Church.-The
Towson Loyal Temperance Union, in connec..
ton with the w. C. T. o., will hold its final
meeting in old EPSON Church. Towson. on
Sunday, November 29th' at ~ P. N: Inls
meeting will possess special points of interest
and large attendance is expected.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Teacher Gets Handsome Present.-The
Teachers Reading Circle of the public schools
at Luthervile, Ashland, Phoenix. Warren,
Texas and Cockeysville met on Wednesday at
Cockeysvlle and discussed the dynamic AS
meet Of School Studies" Mr.. John Quinn pre-
sided The circle presented to the president, Mr..
Theodore H. Crommer, handsome silver
pitcher as a wedding gift.
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Chapter of Accidents.-On Saturday
afternoon last as Mrs. Matilda Gill, who lives
with her son.in-law Mr.. Charles B. Bowen, on
West Allegany avenue, Towson, was descend
ing the cellar steps she fell to the bottom,
breaking her right arm at the wrist DR.. ]. r.
Green rendered surgical attention.
On the same day Mr.. A. j. Tarbert, gardener
at the Sheppard Pratt Hospital, accidentally
slipped on concrete pavement at the hospital
and falling heavily to the ground so injured
his back as to confine him to the house for
several days.
On Tuesday evening as Messrs. Robert s.
Francis George e. Wright and Joseph Moran.
of Towson, who are employed in the construc-
of Mr. d. H. Rice's new dwelling house in
Lime Kiln Valley, were returning home from
work the horse they were driving took fright at
Mr.. Frank X. Hooper's automobilein descend
ing the bill near the Wash House trestle, and
suddenly shying threw all the men out Mr..
Wright striking his right hand against the
fence, breaking a bone in the back of the hand
and also two fingers. DR.. j. H. Jarrett reduced
the fracture. The other men escaped injury.
On Tuesday afternoon Mr. William H. Hun
termark. night Waterman at the Second Ma
tional Bank building, Towson, met with a
painful accident at his home in Govanstown
by loaded pistol he was carrying in his hip
pocket falling to the floor. when one of the
chambers was discharged, the ball passing
through his left foot. Drs. George H. Hooking
and H. C. Hess dressed the wound
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-28

Distribution of Mr.. Harrison's Estate
Personal property valued at $50 S46, belonging
to the late Charles K. Harrison president of
the Pikesville Dairy Company, is distributed
by the administration account filed in the
Orphans Court of Baltimore city on Wednes-
day by Mrs. Louise T. Harrison, his widow,
who is the executrix. Mr.. Harrison died last
April. His will left the bulk of his estate in
trust for his widow. with remainder to his
children.
Mr.. Harrison was for many years a resident
of the 81 district and owned the fine estate
where Druid Ridge Cemetery is now located.
A Very Successful Entertainment.-A
very successful and enjoyable entertainment
was given on Tuesday evening, November 9th,
at Overlea Hall, Belair road, under the direc-
ton of Miss Mollie England. 1t consisted of a
comedy in four acts entitled "a Crazy Idea, y
and ali who took part acquitted themselves adj
mirably. The ball was crowded to its capacity,
and the net receipts were about $50. Music was
by the Alert Band and Mr.. BAIL Sadler pre-
sided at the piano. The proceeds will be de.
voted to st. Matthias Protestant Episcopal
Chapel, Belair road and Spring avenue, Rey,
A. R. Orrick rector
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VTTILLIAM M. RISTEAU,
AIutCTIONEER AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.
No. 10 Piper Building, Towson, Md.
Residence-C. & p, Towson TX.
Pnones OHce-C. s. p Towson III f.
July lift
= WANT TO BUY FOR CASH
A FARM OF FROM 90 TO IS ACRES, with
fairly good buildings, and within easy reach OF
trolley or steam road price must be between
$1,000 and 5000.
Address "PuRCHASEh.
Care of THE UNION, Towson, Md.
Nov. 14-6t*
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Mr. Garter Won His Case.-On Wednes.,
day morning Mr.. John T. Carter, of Hartford
county, was awarded $500 damages by jury
in the Circuit Court here for injury to bis
6iHaber by fire, caused il was alleged, by sparks
from a passing locomotive Of the Maryland
case was on trial eight days. The jury agreed
Tuesday night and brought in sealed verdict
The case was tried once before at Belair, where
a verdict of $500 was given Mr., Carter. Both
sides asked for a new trial, which was granted
and the case removed to Baltimore county.
MI. Carter was represented by Attorneys James
]. Archer, Elmer ]. Cook and William T.
Constable Col D. g. Mcintosh and Mr..
Stevenson A. Williams represented the COM
DanV
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Strange Man Died in Church-An un :
identified white man died on Friday Goth inst,
in the basement of st. Charles Catholic Church,
Pikesville. He had been around the neighbor-
Riordan manifested considerable sympathy
with him and allowed him to sleep in his
stable Friday morning Charles Monk, the
sexton of the church, found the man sick in
the cemetery and took him to the basement of
the church and summoned DR.. Henry NJ Nay
lor but the man died before the physician ar
rived. DR.. Naylor gave a certificate of death
from heart failure. The man was five feet
eight inches in height and weighed about $50
pounds. He had dark blue eyes and dark brown
hair which inclined to be curey. On his right
arm was tatooed cross on which was a crown
and over it the State seal of Maryland. There
was nothing found in his pockets which threw
any light on his identity.
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Country Club Has Ladies' Circle.-A
ladies' circle of the Evergreen Lawn Country
Club was formed last Monday evening, with
twelve charter members. The circle will meet
every Thursday evening and once month
are: President-Mrs. Frank K. Purdum vice
presideut-Mrs. II. Cooling; treasurer-Mrs.
H. r. Lewis; secretary-Mrs. Z. E. Burns.
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This Boy Was to Blame.-Under the
instructions of the court the jury in the case
of Catherine Limmer against the Baltimore
County Water and Electric Company, claiming
81. 600 damages for the death of her son, John
Miller, aged IL years. who was killed by door
ca the defendants property falling on him,
rendered verdict on Wednesday in the CIRCUIT
Co0rt here in favor of the defendant. The
court granted prayer that the evidence dis
closed that the boy had by his own acts con-
tribated to the accident which caused his
death. He was trying to close sliding door
when it fell on him. Attorneys John d.
Richardson and VIM. Grason appeared Tor the
plaintiff. and the defense was represented by
Wessrs. .John E, Semmes and Osborne /. Yellott.
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New Building Association.--The Mount
Wipans Permanent Building and Loan Asso-
citation was incorporated on Wednesday with
an authorized capital stock of $4,000 The
association is composed of prominent residents
of the 18th district The officers are: August
w. Miller, presidents John Bealefield, vice
president; George s. Kiefter, ST., secretary !;
Henry ]. Emmerich, treasurer; Edward A.
O'Mara, attorney.