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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Hydes, 18th District.-ln the zenith of its
grandeur this beautiful valley is aglow in
fertility from the forest sublimity to the lowly
cabbage plant. The crimson rambler, the
velvety pansy, the field daisy and the anunoa-
ton lily blend with the golden-laden grain
that foretells the approaching harvest. Farm
ers are hustling and scurryiDg in order to
make hay while the sun shines" and safely
garner and secure the long-anticipated result
of their labor.
Among the foremost farms that deserve espe
cal mention are "Hillendale," with its acres
of waving grain; Homestead" unrivaled in
detail and practical theory the Hyde Farm,
whose transformation is the marvel of every
one since the new regime and ownership of
Mr.. Frank B. Jenkins the par excellance in
contrasting on the farm of Mr.. Leonard Foard,
and the numerous adjacent farms that unite
in adding to the vastness and harmony in ag-
riculture that greet the eye in every direction
in this garden spot of Maryland.
st. Johns r. G. Church for the past five
weeks has been undergoing thorough re-
modelling and decorative change. The work
is in charge of Mr.. I. M. Kerrigan, of Emmitts-
burg, Md. whose artistic ability and talent
have worked wonders in this sacred old edifce,
and well deserving the praise bestowed by
those who have been privileged to witness
the progress of the Improvements. The re-
opening of the church is arranged for Sunday,
June 18th.
NIL w lie ALuIClus dltCI LuoDy years Vi
active service with the F. x. Hooper machine
shops at Glenarm, was recently promoted to
the position of chief foreman of the works, a
position that he is perfectly competent and
able to fill.
Mrs. M. Stanley Colgan, of Salisbury, Md,
is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Annie e. Ady,
brief visit among her friends in this locality.
Miss Ida E. Ady is arranging her annual
visit to Atlantic City and will make the trip
by automobile, with number of her friends,
Miss May A. Kearney has just returned
from an extended visit to Baltimore and points
along the bay.
The annual tournament Of st. Johu's Ro-
man Catholic Church, which will take place
in July, is the chief topic and many plans
are already being discussed for the success OF
the affair.
The wedding of Mr.. James j. Ohler and
Miss Bessie Callahan. that occurred in Towson
last Wednesday evening, was attended by
many residents of this locality where the groom
lives, and will return after brief trip with
bis bride. HOWARD.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Lodge Officers Elected.-Fort Carroll
Lodge I. O. o. F., of Sparrow's Point, has cleo
ted the following officers for the ensuing Term z
Noble Grand, Daniel Crumlich; vicegrand, 2.
w Rinica: recording secretary, Harry ID:
Crawford: chaplain, A. s. Buzzell; captain OF
degree team, William ]. Johnson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Towson High School Commencement.-
The annual commencement of the Towson
High School was held Tuesday night in the as-
sembly-room of the school and was largely at
tended. Mr.. A. s. Goldsborough, private sec
retary to Mayor Mahool, of Baltimore. made
an address and the diplomas were awarded by
the principal Prof. Arthur G. Crommer. Rev.
s, Carroll Coale offered prayer, and violin
solo was given by Prof. Fritz Gaul. An orches-
ira played selections. The graduates were
Misses Bertha M. Bayne, Ellen Isabel Coale
and Harriet Ridgely Grason, of Towson, and
Bertha L. Lewis and Elma Joy Mclaughlin,
of Govanstown,
Wednesday was Parents Day at the school
and the class rooms were well decorated with
the work of the pupils. Prof. Crommer and
the teachers were on hand to show the callers
the work done during the year and many COM
plimentary remarks were passed on it: County
commissioners Mann, Mattfeldt and Byerly
called in the afternoon and were pleased with
the building and the showing made by the
pupils. The domestic science and manual
training departments and the handwork and
drawing of the pupils was especially compli-
mented. The teachers of the school are Misses
M. Jane Afford, r. Louise Balls, Ernestine
Chenoweth, Lila Conrey, Mary ]. Watson,
Anna Pilson and Cassie NJ. Ady.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

An Open Letter to the Public.-The Bel
air Road Improvement Association, of which
Rev. Charles ]. Trinkaus is president, and Mr..
nesias sare 10 eferEsshass sent. ont cir
and occupants of property located on or near
the Belair road, from the city limits to the
Gunpowder river, that it is very essential when
improvements are required that united action
should be taken by all who are interested as
in union there is strength AS it is the wish
of many people of the city, as well as those
who reside in the county along this thorough
fare to the Gunpowder, that the United Rail
wavs Company may see its way to extend its
line of tracks from Overlea (the present termi-
nab TO the Gunpowder; by, so doing the COM
pany will have line which will tap section
of the county teeming with people and rich In
trucking farms whose owners supply the city
markets with luscious fruits and fresh vegeta-
bles grown OH fertile soil titled by the will
ing hands of an industrious and honest people,
who pay the taxes on their property into the
treasury of the county and feel they do not
receive their share of benefits or service IN re-
turn for same.
at is also the aim of our association to en-
list the aid of ourspeople when we petition the
Honorable Commissioners of Baltimore coun-
ty that they may at an early date have placed
on this important avenue a system of lighting
for the Baiair road by electric or other lights,
and that the road bed be kept in high state
of repairs, as the traffic thereon is very great,
being used largely by the farming community
in transporting in their wagons the products
of their orchards, gardens aud farms to marts
of the city. and as voters and taxpayers are
entitled to these Improvements"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Work of the Orphans Court.-ln the Bal
timore County Orphans Court this week let
Iers were granted on the following estates:
On the personal estate of Annie M. Bell to
Sophia H. E. Buttner, executrix.
On the personal estate of Kate l. Baker to
Charles H. Baker administrator.
On the personal estate of Wilhelmina Edel-
man to John W. Lohmuiler, administrator.
On the personal estate of Ellen Ann Bean to
William j. Bean, administrator.
The will of Mrs. Annie M. Bell was admitted
to probate on Wednesday. She gives to her
son, John ]. Bell, her stall in Broadway Mar
ket and the residue of her estate to her children
Mrs. Sophia n. E. Buttner, Mrs. Maggie NJ.
Sullens, Mrs. Lille Davis, William j. Bell,
Mrs. M Zeberlein, Mrs. Gretta Young and John
Jacob Bell-and her daughter-in. law, Mrs.
Mary E. Bell, in equal shares. Mrs. Buttner
is named executrix and also guardian OF Mrs.
Bells minor child, John Jacob.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Well Polluted-Heavy Damages Claim
ed.-Messrs. Edward L. Ward and John s.
Biddison, attorneys for plaintiffs on Wednes-
eating $4,000 against the Mayor and City
Council of Baltimore by Mrs. Annie M Phillips
and four minor children of Mr. and Mrs.
Phillips for alleged injuries resulting from al
legged contamination of water. The Phillips
family lives at HARDWOOD and Pimlico avenues,
which is on the border line between the city
and county, Pimlico avenue being within the
city limits it is stated. The declarations are
all alike and allege that the city allowed water
to accumulate in Pimlico avenue so that it
formed mire and that the water overhowed
into the Phillips property and contaminated
the well so that they were all made sick. Five
thousands dollars damages is claimed for each
Of the children, and Mrs Phillips asks for
$1,000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Trinity P. q. Church, Towson.-Rev. John
l.. Jackson, who was ordained Sunday at Me-
mortal Protestant Episcopal Church. has been
assigned by Bishop Paret as assistant to Rev.
W. H. H. Powers. rector of Trinity Church,
TOwson.
Rev. Mr.. Powers. although quite well, is adj
vised by his physician not to resume his duties
in the parish until September He will spend
July and August in the mountains of Virginia.
The pulpit of Trinity Church will be filled
the remaining Sundays in June by Rev. Paca
Kennedy, of Virginia. During July and Au-
gust Rev. DR.. Robert K. Massie, of the Virgin
ia Theological Seminary, will occupy the rec
tory and have charge of the parish, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Jackson.
The Sunday night services at this church
will be resumed on the Dist instant at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20
Eye oLDE MILL"

1.-The following verses by John B. Centrum, of
Baltimore county, son of Mr. John F. Centrum,
attorney at law, one Of the graduates of the Bal
timore City College at the recent commence
ment, appeared in the "Green Bag" the annual
publication of the graduating class of the
college:I
Ia baltimore, city of Southernly fame,
Is wonderful school, City College by name;
u y tall, it is broad, it is red, it is roomy.
anu IL may seem to you its appearance is gloomy.
On entering this mill, where scholars are ground.
! gu stop at the entrance and there look around,
Eor there on your right sitting down at his ease,
IL tne Warden, or Poo Bah, Gar, If you please.
ne Is not very tall and he's not very slim,
ana you see at glance that you can't fool with
de looks at you sternly and, with voice deep as
thunder
says, Run away, sonny, into the rotunder"
but Just at that moment you hear the gong
And in from the yard the boys come with a
~. bound.
There are boys without number-of numbers
And they look like some sheep being led to the
There are sad boys, and stern boys, and boys
There are tall boys. and short boys. and boys
~, with red hair.
They rush up the stairway, they fill up the hall,
A Anu IN less than minute they run over all.
Ing nrst sight that greets you as you go up the
Is two gentlemen talking with important air:
Vns Is distinguished, with noble bald head,
ana AND one like the post at the foot of your bed.
Ing nrst you must know, for you surely have
read
That poem of Hamlet, about that bald head.
Inc second loves history and old, dusty books,
nlch you plainly can tell by his Sphinx-featur-
ed looks.
And if you should want to hear told long story
VI experiments destined to win him great glory.
g JI walk in and sit down in the laboratory.
1nere IN that den, at the end of the hall,
~ Will ind that the spirit" is moving them all.
Inc spirit of sneeZes and smells and of noise.
LOu go to the next floor, and see standing there
HHss,sae5 t,e with cold. mathematical air.
ana he's dry as page of a geometry book.
ne Is cool in his manner and quiet in his way,
Anu all the boys think they must quickly obey
When in tones of command, like soldier, he
TN jangles
Histheorems of circles of squares and of angles.
ana anon not far away you Will meet Professor,
nose heart is as big as the sturdy pOssesSor.
he Knows all the boys and he knows them by
And g German Professor he's well known to
hme;
trle.
On the bird is the artist of college renown,
whose lame brings shrug and deep, heavy
There theprophet of old, with expression benign,
And uplited hand holds up the long line.
Ana very hear him we've teacher renowned,
whose name will in literature some day resound;
Anu no ooeDt when he writes his great story
some dly,
He'll give crdit to us who have shown him the
way.
When at lastto the fourth floor your footsteps
will reach
You'll meet Professor as sweet as peach.
And now from the fourth floor again we'll
descend,
And SO bring our story and rhymes to an end.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

A Baltimore County Boy Wins Big Race.
"A dispatch from New York dated June 18th
says: young Mr.. Tommy Wright, of the
famous Green Spring Valley, near Baltimore,
scored a notable triumph at Gravesend today
when he won the Gentlemen's Cup at about
six furlongs on George Odom's Oraculum, a
winner at Benning and New Orleans Oraculum
broke away from the post like flash, with Mr..
Wright taking a firm hold on the reins. He
made all the pace, leading all the way easily
lengths from G. r. Fleischman's Tony Bonero,
Z to 5. Tommy Wright is the son of Mr. Rob-
ert H. Wright, of Green Spring Valley, and
Recognized as q rider Of great skill and daring.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Ashland, N. G. R. R-A successful straw.
berry festival was held on the lawn of Ashland
Presbyterian Church on Thursday and Friday
evenings, June 18th and 18th. The beautiful
weather and large attendance did much to
make the gathering one of the best of the kind
held by the Ladies' Aid Society.
Tuesday, June 14th. Children's day service
was held in the evening in Ashland Presby,,
terrain Church. The church was decorated
with flowers and the American flag. Special
music was rendered by the children and the
pastor, Rev. H. M. Price, preached especially
to them on the Home Mission work of the
Presbyterian denomination. At the close OF
the service a Scripture text banner-card was
given to each member of the school and con-
gregation. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

High School Commandments The ex-
ercises connected with the twelfth annual COM
mencement of Franklin High School, Reisters-
town, which began Sunday morning at Trinity
Lutheran Church with the baccalaureate ser.
mon, were concluded Thursday night in the
tabernacle on the Emory Grove camp grounds
The program included the salutatory, delivered
by Miss Alice Lillian Wheeler; songs by the
entire school and the address to the graduates
by Rev. DR.. Wilbur f. Sheridan, pastor of
Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church, Baltimore
The diplomas were awarded by Dr. G. w.
Ward, principal of the State Normal School,
who also delivered brief address. The names
OF the graduates were published in THE UNION
last week.
The commencement exercises of Gainesville
High School, Mr.. E. g. Comegys, principal
were held Thursday night at Library Hall.
The ad d ss was made BY Rey Henry Branch
The graduates were Misses Amy r. c. Harris,
Margaret E. Hoffman, Josephine T. Mainster.
Hazel M. Pierpont, Agnes T. Wagner and
Milton G. Maisel. James F. McKinnel Leon
ard W. Porter and John A. Schotta.
Going About the Matter in Practical
Way.-At a largely attended meeting of the
representative citizens of Elkridge, Relay, St.
Denis, HalethOrpe, LansdOwne, Morrell Park
and Mount Winans, held at Halethorpe On
Thursday night, June 18th, permanent or
ganization was effected to be known as the Bal
timore and Washington Boulevard Associa-
ton. Its purpose will be to secure the immedi-
ate Improvement of the Washington road, be-
tween Elkridge and Mount Winans. The Off
GERS chosen are: President, DR.. Arthur Will
liams; ce-president, George s. Kieffer sec
rotary, John g. Schroeder. The following COM
mittee was appointed to wait upon the mem
bers of the State Geological Survey, the Good
Roads Commission and the Commissioners of
Baltimore and Howard counties: DR.. Arthur
Williams and DR.. William R. Eareckson, of
Elkridge; Mr.. ]. j. Haines and Mr.. Joseph
Sandman, of St. Denis; Mr.. Oscar Frankhai-
mel and Mr.. William Hohren, of Haethorpe
DR.. Frank Fl. Ruhl and Mr.. ]. Rienhart, of
Lansdowne; Mr. George s. Kieffer and Mr..
Charles II. Braun, of Morrell Park Mr.. James
Rittenhouse and Mr.. August w. Miller of
Mount Winans.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

The Odd Fellows Reunion at Hagers-
town.-The Odd Fellows of Maryland will
hold their annual reunion at Hagerstown, on
Wednesday, July 18th. Special trains will
leave Baltimore over the Baltimore and Ohio
and Western Maryland railroads at A. M,
arriving at Hagerstowa at IL A. NJ. returning,
leave Hagerstown at $50 p NJ Special rates
over both roads. A large crowd is expected
from every part of the State
The members in Baltimore county are tax.
ing great interest in the event and the indica-
tons are that the county will be represented
by a large number. They are well represented
on the committees. Fred. A. Groom, of Tow.
son Lodge, has been elected chairman of the
general committee. Other members from Bal
timore county on the different committees
are: Transportation, John F. Mumma, Beth
any Lodge, Glenarm Entertainment, Harry
G. Murray, Towson Lodge; Program, William
81. Hofstetter, Jr., Garden Lodge Gardenville
Music, II. 9. Andrea, Providence Lodge Ca
louisville; Parade, George w. Seipp, Towson
Lodge, Sparrows Point; r. III. Mays Here
ford, Lodge, Hereford Nicholas II. Coe, Mt.
Zion Lodge, Pikesville.
The parade will be from the hall of Potomac
Lodge to the Washington county fair grounds
where the exercises will be held. Mr.. George
@. Tracey, of Towson, who is the Grand Patri-
arch of the Grand Encampment, will respond
to the address of welcome by the Mayor of
Hagerstown.
Dr.. John s. Green, of Bethany Lodge, Grand
Warden, and Mr.. William Grason, of Towson,
Grand Representative, will have prominent
places on the program. Mr.. George W. Seipp
who is Grand Marshal of the Grand Encamp-
ment, will be chief marshal of the parade.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Keep a sharp Lookout for These Swim
dlers.-A dispatch from York dated June 18th
saws: Farmers in York county have been
fieeced out of money which will amount to
thousands of dollars by representatives OF 2
company which began business here several
weeks ago. The company claimed to have q
cash capital of $4,000. Exposure OF the al
legged swindle was made today. when creditors,
pouring in from all sections of the country be-
gan actions against the United Butter and Egg
Company. The officers of the company, how,
ever. had already departed, and there remained
only a couple of clerks and a room full OF eggs
and butter crates, most of them empty. They
had procured from the farmers hundreds Of
crates of butter and eggs on credit, having Of
fered higher prices than the market"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Successful Company Elects Offcers.-
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of
Power Company, held on Thursday at the COM
pany's Offices Mount Washington, the follow
ing were elected officers President and gen.
eraI manager. Thomas W. Offutt vice presi-
dent, Alien s. Miller secretary and treasurer,
Harry ]. Mcintyre; directors, Thomas w.
Offutt, Alien s. Miller, S. Davies Warfield,
Walter r. Townsend and Richard A. Bevan.
The Mount Washington Company supplies
electric current for public and private lighting
in the villages of Arlington, West Arlington,
Pikesville, Melvale, Mount Washington, Rux-
ton. Sherwood, Govanstown, Towson and
Intherville
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

The Bishop and His Work.-Bishop Paret
has confirmed during the year ended May LIST,
1908, 1,224 persons, of whom 445 were males and
776 females. About half of the number con-
firmed were from faiths other than the Prot
estant Episcopal. The denominations and the
number from each confirmed follows; Metho-
dist, 322; Lutheran, 92 Roman Catholic, 48;
Presbyterian, AZ; Baptist, 26; Moravian, g.;
German Evangelical, 8; Reformed, o; German
Evangelical, g. Campbellites. 8; Reformed
EPISCOPAL, q; Unitarian, Universalist, Hebrew,
Quaker and Dunkard, each l.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

A New Idea in Road Building.-The fes-
tival and fair which was held at School No. A,
Falls road, 9th district for the further improve
ment Of the Falls road was very successful. 1t
was entirely gotten up and conducted by
Misses Ella Gartling, Florence Gartling, Mary
KIob, Mollie Wust and Mary Wust, whose
parents are property owners along the road.
It is probably the first time in this State that
Young ladies have undertaken to raise money
for improving the highways, and the greatest
credit is due them.
The Falls Road Improvement Association
was organized three years ago and has sue
ceeded in converting over two miles Of modern
road out of what was formerly an almost inn
passable highway.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Circuit Court Herendeen Manufacturing
Company VS.. Edwin Bishop and Eliza R.
Bishop; verdict and judgment for 81, 313.25.
John G. Rogers, attorney, VS.. Kate 0. Fore.
man and Joseph G. Foreman exceptions OF
Joseph G. Foreman sustained and exceptions
of Kate o. Foreman dismissed.
Hetrick VS.. Tagg motion for new trial over
ruled.
CHASER VS.. Macker, non pros; samelvs. same,
same entry.
Hoshali vs. United Railways and Electric
Company, settled.
Offutt trus., VS.. County School Commits
sioners, on trial.
On Tuesday the petit jury was discharged
until Monday next, when the criminal docket
will be taken up.
Garden Lodge to Hold Memorial Ser.
vices.-Garden Lodge, No. III, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows of Gardenville, will
hold memorial services at Garden Hall, next
Sunday, June 21st, at 3P. NJ. Suitable exer'
cises will be held and addresses will be made
bv Grand Master John w. Young of Cumber
land, and others. The committee in charge is
composed of Messrs VIM. H. Hofstetter, Sr.
chairman; James W. Wright, Thomas n
Barbour, J, Hartman Schone and John w
Hoey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-20

Both Arms Gut OFF on a Railroads.&c..
Harry Eckers, who has been carrying on black
smithing at Sherwood, met with terrible ac-
cident near that place about IL O'Clock on
Thursday night: He attempted to board q
Northern Central freight train, near Sherwood
signal tower, when be fell under the wheels
and had both arms cut off-one near the
shoulder and the other below the elbow. He was
taken to hospital in Baltimore. Less than two
years ago young Eckers married daughter OF
Mr.. Samuel Brown of Towson. His father,
Mr. William ]. Eckers. who also lives at Sher-
wood. is helpless invalid. He was before
his afliction, successful blacksmith.
Upper Falls, 18th District.-The Sunday
school or Saiem M. y. Church with hold a les
tival on the lawn adjoining the church, on Sat
urday evening. June 10th. The school will be
treated at the sametime. All Will be welcome
There will be preaching at Salem Church. on
Sunday, June 21st by Rev. J. w. Seitz of Bal
timore, at P. NJ. League services at P. NJ.
Miss Eleanor Corbin was given surprise
party by her parents, on Tuesday evening, IN
honor of her graduation from the State Normal
School. Music and games were the features of
the occasion. Refreshments were served at
late hour. d.
Court Sustained the Deed. lin the Circuit
Conrt here on Monday Judge Van Bibber
signed an order in accordance with an opinion
in the case of Elmira Sherman and others
against William Sherman and others sustain
ing the demurrer to the bill OF complaint and
allowing the plaintiffs to file an amended bill
within thirty days. The bill was filed by Mrs.
Sbearman, widow of Washington Sherman,
of Glenarm, to set aside a deed made by the
late Mr.. Sherman to his two sons. William
and Thomas, in 1889, on the ground of fraud
and mistake The court decided that the facts
alleged in the bill were notsufficient to entitle
her to the relief prayed for.
Good Luck With Alfafa.-The Belair Agis
of last week said ''Mr. David Lee has har-
vested his crop of alfalfa, raised on his very at,
tractive farm near Benson, and is delighted
with the result. of of five acres of ground be
housed ten large loads of dry hay, which will
certainly average over ton per load. During
the few DAYS which have elapsed sinceit was
cut the plants are making vigorous growth
towards second crop. If two more crops are
harvested during the season, which approach
the first one in yield, the returns from this
piece of ground will be very handsome"
Sale of an Old Homestead.-Mr. Samuel
RosIev. who has retired from business, has
sold bis farm at Monkton, N. @. r. R., to Mr..
r. T. Nicos, of Baltimore, who will occupy it
about July 1st The sale includes about go
acres of land at Monkton and acres of wood.
land at Pleasant Valley. The price paid was
$4,000.