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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

! Came Near Being Murder in Towson
Much Excitement for Time.-Henry H.
Nicoll, son of Rev. William ]. Nicoll, of Co.
vanstown, narrowly escaped being shot to
death in Towson about s O'Clock on Wednes-
day evening last by ]. Vernon Hopkins, aged
10 years, son of Mr.. Jacob s. Hopkins, of Co
vanstown. Mr.. Nicoll is manager of The
Casino in Towson and the shooting occurred
there. He was only slightly wounded. In a
second effort to shoot him the assailant shot
himself in the right hand.
Young Hopkins, accompanied by his broth
er, ]. Edmund Hopkins, was placed under ar
rest, but was later released under 81 500 bail
for further hearing by Justice Herbert. His
brother, who is charged with being an Access
sorry to the affair, was released under 81 900 bail.
The shooting occurred on the lawn of The
Casino where the members of Towson M. p.
Church were holding lawn fete. They had
just gathered and were about to take their seats
at the tables, which were set on the porches
steps pistol shot was heard.
In an instant there was much excitement.
A dozen men, headed by Rev. Herbert F.
Wright, pastor of the church, and Mr.. hester
They could see two men on the lawn in a
struggle, but before they could reach them an
other shot rang out. A moment later the
minister had one of the contestants in his arms
and wrenched the pistol from his grasp.
1t was not until then that it was seen that the
kins. The former was suffering from slight
abrasion on the left side of his head, while the
latter was wounded in his right hand, having
shot himself in the struggle.
Constable Murray placed Hopkins under ar
rest and upon it being ascertained that Hop
kins had gone to the place, accompanied by
his brother, the latter was also arrested.
Mr.. Nicoll stated that the trouble was the
outcome of difficulty that he had had with
Hopkins father. He said: ''Some time ago
did some painting for Mr.. Hopkins and there
was some difficulty over the BILL he claiming
that the work was not done properly. Finally
we reached an agreement whereby l was to do
over a portion of the work and then the bill
would be paid. I did my part, but even then
the settlement was not made put the &C.
count in the hands of an agency and on We'd
nesday went to see Mr.. Hopkins and told him
that aunless the bill was settled / would enter
suit. We had some words and l left.
Tonight young Hopkins came here and told
me that unless l apologized to his father he
would shoot me. We argued for awhile in the
house and then l went out on the lawn. He
followed and just as stepped on the ground
ne pulled his pistol and shot at me- grabbed
him by the throat and tried to get his pistol
but could not. Then he fired again. We con-
tinued to struggle but in about minute Rev.
Mr.. Wright grabbed young Hopkins and the
affair was over. My wound is very slight
one. did not see Hopkins brother and did
not know he was here"
Mr.. Nicoll is So years of age and married. He
lives at Govanstown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30
Preached Against stopped" Watch.

Preached Against stopped" Watch.
Last Sunday morning the large congregation
in Towson NJ. E. Church was treated to an ex-
ira long account of church work in India be-
cause Bishop ]. E. Robinson's watch stopped
at noon. They were sorry when the Bishop
discovered the stopping OF his timepiece, for, as
some expressed it, they could have listened for
hours.
As is usual when bishops, ministers and
other speakers address gatherings, Bishop Rob-
inson took out his watch to time himself and
waded into his subject. After telling much
about the work in India, giving an account of
the country and people, their needs and other
interesting information the Bishop looked at
his watch and it was just at the noon hour.
He continued talking and again glanced to-
ward the timepiece and discovered it had not
moved. Knowing he must have spoken longer
than he expected he stopped and asked the
congregation to forgive him as his watch had
stopped Turning to Rev. Thomas E. Copes,
pastor of the church, he asked the time and
found that he had talked much longer than he
intended, but those who had the pleasure of
hearing him we're glad his watch went back
on him."
Circuit Court.-Crimnal Docket--Main-
tanning gaming table, John E. Hesse. stet.
Assault and battery, George Gebbert, Casper
Stanewiski, Joseph L. Wiernszewski, Andrew
Gloss, guilty, Is months in House of Correc-
ton each.
Sale of liquor without license, Joseph Catania,
not guilty. Larus Korniwick, jury failed to
agree.
Sale ofgoods without license, Joseph Catania,
mol pros.
Sale of liquor without license, Alexander
Linkowitz, gully, three months in jail An
CELLO Foil. also Pori Angelic, stet; Louis Kor.
niwick, stet.
Sale goods without license, Domenico Gaia
lano, non pros.
Sale of liquor to minor, John Nichols
guilty. fined $50 and costs.
Robert Bridges VS.. Christian Devries, YER
dict for plaintiff for 81, 1912.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

odd Fellows at Glenarm.-The degree
staff of Naomi Rebekah Lodge, l. .. D. F., of
Baltimore, and other members of the order
and several Grand officers visited Leah Re-
bekah Lodge at Glenarm, last Saturday night.
The degree was conferred upon class of eight
candidates for Glenarm Lodge. The work of
the staff, under command of Capt. James K.
Kean, was very fine. Later the members of
Leah Rebekah Lodge entertained the visitors
with fine supper, after which speeches we're
made by Grand Secretary VIM. A. Jones and
others. The committee in charge was COM
posed of Mrs. John Mumma, Mrs. H. e. Hart
lev, Mrs Irene STREET. and Messrs. John Num-
ma, H. e. Hartley and DIR. John y. Green.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

nROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
SON, MD.-IncOrp0rGted 1891.-BEAU-
TIFULLY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRY
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

COMPLIMENTARY to the New Health Off
cer-The Belair Agis of this week says
sour worthy friend, DR.. James F. Il. Gorsuch,
of Fork, who was recently appointed health
office at Towson and made his first report to
the County Commissioners reporting the gen.
eral sanitary condition of the county as being
good. While the position Of county health
officer deserves much more attention than it
receives in every section, in Baltimore county,
where the conditions of a closely constructed
CITY exist in many parts, its importance is the
more emphasized. We are satisfied that no
practitioner in the county is as thoroughly
familiar with his territory or can handle the
knotty problems which will fall to his lot with
more suavity and tact than the learned doctor"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30
SPRING NUPT1AL EVENTS.

HEIss-DAY.-A pretty wedding took place
Wednesday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Frank Rutedge, at Trump, when
their niece, Miss Wilzetta Smith, became the
bride of Mr.. Ernest Reed Day, of York, Pa.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. George
r. Sanner, former pastor of Partition Circuit.
The scene of the wedding, which took place at
sunset, was on the beautiful lawn of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rutledge and in the presence of large
gathering of relatives and friends. The bride
was gowned in a seagull silk and carried La
France roses. Miss Matte Harris, cousin of
the bride, was maid of honor. The flower girls
were Miss Mildred Meredith and Miss Ruth
Hershner. Mr.. Ralph Birmingham. of White
Hall, was best man. After the ceremony a
reception was held Mr.. and Mrs. Day will
live in York.
BoYCE-GILLET.-The marriage of Miss Elsie
Simons Gillet, daughter of Mr.. Edward M.
Gillet, to Mr.. W. Graham Boyce, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick g. Boyce took place on
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church, Glencoe. The
ceremony was performed by the rector Rev.
Duncan McCulloh. The bride entered the
church with her father, by whom she was
given away. Mr. Hayward E. Boyce, broth
er of the groom, was best man. The wedding
was quietly celebrated and only the families Of
the bride and groom were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyce left for trip North.
SNYDER-LEHNERT.-Mis Meta ID. Lehnert,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clemens Lehnert,
was married Wednesday evening to Mr.. Oliver
II. Snyder, of Mount Winans. The ceremony
was performed at the home of the brides par
ents, Westport, by Rev. William G. Parrish,
pastor of Swindell Memorial Church. The
bride wore travelling suit of blue and carried
a shower bouquet of carnations. Only the
members of the immediate families, together
with few intimate friends, attended the cere-
mony, which was followed by reception.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Further Improvement of the Falls Road.
On Thursday Messrs. Harrison Rider Thos.
Deford and Jacob A. Ulman appeared before
the Highways Commission and asked that the
Falls road from Seminary avenue to the Old
Court road be improved under State aid. Roads
Engineer Shirley was asked to give an estimate
of the cost, and the Commission will consider
the subject.
The work of improving the Falls road from
Seminary avenue north to Broadway, which
was accomplished in the last three years by
the Falls Road improvement Association, will
he continued this year by the association tax
ing up another section above Broadway.
The ladies have formed an auxiliary and will
aid in the work by holding festivals and sup.
pers from time to time. The first will be held
June 9th, 10th and 18th, in School No. 4, on
the Falls road.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Two Small Farms Sold.-WiIliam NJ.
Risteau, auctioneer, sold at the Court House
on Tuesday, for Mr.. Robert H. Bussey, trustee,
the home farm of the late Christian Schmidt,
located at Sunnybrook 10th district; -pur-
chased by Mr.. John G. Schmidt, one of the
heirs, for SO, $50. The place contains 70 acres
and the Improvements consist of frame
dwelling, bank barn and the necessary out
buildings.
John D. @. Duncan, auctioneer, sold at the
Court House on Wednesday, for Messrs.
Robert H. Bussey, w. Gill Smith, q. Howard
Isaac and William N. McFaul, trustees the
farm of the late Matthias link, on Chestnut
Ridge, 9Th district; purchased by Mr.. George
w. Dearholt for $1,000. The place contains
221 acres and has ordinary Improvements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Some Historic Flags.-Mr. William N.
Bachelor, of this city, says the Baltimore
american, has flag which was given to him
by his grandfather, William Bachelor, one OF
the "O1d Defenders" who died in 1885 at the
great age of 81 years. He has the card OF his
grandfather that this flag was carried by him
at the Battle of North Point in the Fifty first
Regiment, of which he was member. The
flag has been carefully cherished ever since,
and since it came into possessi on OF Mr.. w ~.
Bachelor has been considered as one of his
most valued heirlooms.
On October 10, 1907, another flag was pre-
scented to the State by the Society OF the war
of 1912, which, it claims, was carried at the
Battle of Cowpens in 1881, and also at the Bat
tie of North Point in 1914 by Joshua +. Batch
elor, a member of the Twenty-seventh Regi-
ment The similarity of names has caused the
flags to be confused with each other by many
persons but each has its separate claims and is
totally distinct.
Two other flags carried at North Point are
still preserved-the flag of the Jefferson Blues
in possession of the Maryland Historical So
ciety, and that of the Independent Company,
also presented to the State and now in the nag
room of the State House at Annapolis
Fort Carroll Lodge at Church.-Fort Car
roll Lodge No. IL, ]. o. O. F., will attend a.
vine service next Sunday morning at the M.
E. Church, Sparrow's Point, and Rev. James
Patterson Wilson will preach an appropriate
sermon. Inc mem OeIS Will asSemoiS oV
hall at 10 A. NJ, and under escort OF the Patrl-
archs Militant, Major Geo. W. Goldman, com,
handing, will march to the church. The Odd
Fellows of Sparrow's Point have extended 10
the Grand officers and all the members OF the
order an invitation to be present. Inc mem
bers of Crown Rebekah Lodge will entertain
the members in attendance at luncheon after
the service.
Farmers Club Meeting.-The White Hall
Farmers Club and Improvement Assoclation
held a meeting last Saturday night: In 5ne
absence of Mr.. William P. Bosley, Mr.. john
F. Wiley presided.
A resolution was adopted favoring the estao,
lishment of high school, with an Agricultural
department, at or near Sparks Station.
The next meeting will be held June 18Th. an i.1
the lecture committee was directed TO 1nViIe
Mr.. Milton E. Smith. member of the Norris
Vile Farmers Club, to be present and lecture
on some subject to be selected by him. MT
Smith is practical and successful farmer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Lauraville, Hartford Road.-Mr and Mrs.
Charles Penn, of Parkville, have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss Edna. to
Mr.. George Edward Marley. of Lauraville.
The wedding will take place at o'clock on
Wednesday evening. June Sd, at Lauraville
M. P. Church. Rev. Leonard Smith will be the
officiating minister. After the ceremony they
will take trip North. On their return they
will reside at Lauraville.
The Lauraville Volunteer Fire Company
contemplates holding lawn fete some time in
July. Mr.. ]. H. Albrecht is chairman of the
committee.
The delegates to the State Volunteer Fire
mems convention are ]. H. Albrecht, George
Emmel, F. F. Schneider, John G. Mann and
Taylor Hall; alternates, Ernest Sack, Charles
Hoerder, Carroll Hall, Albert Frankton and
V. Hedeman. q.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Sale of Mortaged Premises. William M.
Risteau, auctioneer, sold at the Court House
door on Saturday last, for Isabella s. Matthews,
assignee of mortgage from Samuel Penning,
ton and wife to Jackson Wilson, farm OF q
acres with ordinary improvements, situated
near the Jarrettsville turnpike, in the 10TH dis
trict, and formerly owned by James Owings,
deceased; purchased by William d. smith
for 1896.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Norris.-Miss Elizabeth Cromwell Norris
the 2Sd instant in the 50th year of her age.
She had been an invalid for many years. De-
ceased was a native of Baltimore and daugh-
ter of the late G. Sidney Norris. She is sur
vived by two brothers-Mess Richard G.
and Rollins Norris
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Bond.-Mr. Webster d. Bond, a highly re-
spected farmer near Fork, 11th district, died
He is survived by widow and several chill
dren. Mr.. Bond was kind neighbor and in
all respects a good citizen, whose presence in
the neighborhood will be much missed. The
funeral took place at his late home at P. M
on Thursday. Interment in the cemetery at
Fork M. e. Church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30
THE DEATH RECORD.

Hook.-Mr. Charles A. Hook. Jr., of the
well known contracting firm of Hook & Ford,
Gay afternoon, aged - years. he had been IN
failing health for some time and latterly suf-
fered with a growth in his head for which he
was under treatment at the hospital. Mr.
College, and also of the law school the Mary
land University. He never practiced law, but
entered the employ of the Maryland Bonding
and Trust Company for a short time. His
health, however, necessitated his seeking out
door employment. Deceased, who was popu
lar young man, was son of Mr.. Charles A.
Hook, warden of the Baltimore city jail. He
is survived by widow and two children.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Has Good Opinion of the Junior Order.
Rev. John Gaynor, pastor of st. Luke's
Catholic Church, Sparrow's Point, caused
mild sensation in his congregation on Thursday
morning when he urged bis congregation to
participate in the hag-raising ceremonies at
the public school May Both, under the auspices
of the Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics Father Gaynor spoke at both masses.
II am thoroughly aware" he said, that in
many instances in the past the society at large
did much to misconstrue and condemn the
Catholic Church. But l believe that this is
not true of the local organization.
"Many of the members are personal friends
of mine, have done me personal favors and
certainly have not been animated with rei-
gious bigotry in anything they did. l am as
much, if not more, interested in the public
school of the town as any other man in its
behalf.
''These fag-raisings, if intelligently and
broad-mindedly conducted, are real lessons in
the virtue of patriotism. The essence of pa
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-30

Jancke.-Mr. John Ludwig Ernest Jancke,
aged 68 years, veteran German soldier, who
formerly lived at Towson, died on last Sunday
at the City Hospital in Baltimore. He was q
native of Berlin and participated in the Schles
wig Holstein War, the war between Prussia
and Austria and the war between Germany and
France. He is survived by a widow. Mr..
Jancke, who was shoemaker was decorated
with five medals for bravery in action. He
was a member of the Kruger Bund, which had
charge of the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-25
ADAM =. wEscHLER. AucTioNEEH.
TRUSTEES SALE or TWO ATTRACTIVE
DWELLINGS. KNOWN AS PREMISES 13G
GRESHAM PLACE NV. AND 40 HAIR

TRUSTEES SALE or TWO ATTRACTIVE
DWELLINGS. KNOWN AS PREMISES 13,;
GRESHAM PLACE NV AND 40 HAIR
WARD STREET NV.
recorded in Liber No. "1IS. folio 400 ct seq OF
'le land records Of the District of Columbia and
~ the request of the party secured thereby. we
the undersigned trustees. will sell separately at
public auction in front OF III" premises. on
Tt ESDAY, THE FIRST DAY or SEPTEMBER
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land am,
premises. situate in the city OF Washington in
the District of Columbia. and designa ted as AMI
being lots numbered two huuhrc.. and twenty
seven t22.l and hundred and ffty- nine
i2.9B. in William Vi. Terrelrs subdivision of lots
subdivision Of part of the tracts of land known
~ Mount Pleasant and Pheasant Plains ~ :
per Mat of said Terrells subdivision recorded in
County Book III page 1,,i of the records of the
office OF the surveyor Of the ntst-ict Of Column
lila. together with the improvements consisting
IL premises $50 Gresham place y. and 10
Harvard NV
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purcha Sc
money be paid in cash. and the balance II,
three equal iustallments. pay able In one two
per annum. payable semi-annuaily. from day os
sale. secured by deed of drust upon the property
sold. or all cash. at the option OF the purchaser.
deposit OF 500 each ,ot VIII be required
n the purchaser at the time of sale. All con
veyancing. recording and notarial fees at the
cost OF the purchaser Terms OF sale lie con-
piled with within fifteen days from day Of sac.
otherwise the trustees reserve the right TO resell
the property at the risk and cost OF the default
ing purchaser after I'VE days advertisement OF
such resale In some newspaper published in the
CLARENCE Il. RTIEEM.
GEO. W. +. SWARTZEII.
aule-d&ds.e esq Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-25
WILL CENSURE COMMISSION.
Decision of Georgia Committee in
the Prison System Probe.

ATLANTA, Ga, August 25.-The prison
commission of Georgia Will be severely
cansured in the report of the special In
vest:gating committee of the legislature
which has been engaged for the past five
weeks IN probing the prison system of
the state.
There will be no Impeachment of the
members Neither will the commission
be abolished. A severe cenSure for in
attention and lack of diligence will close
the record
This was decided upon at the final
meeting of the investigating committee.
The report of the findings has been made
up and unanimously signed and will be
presented, with transcript of all evil
dance, to the extra session Of the legisla-
ture which meets today.
Bills providing for the termination Of
the convict lease system have been pre-
pared by Representatives Holder of Jack
son and Gambler of. DeKalb counties and
Senator Fielder of the twenty-second DIS
trict. The Holder bill is practically the
same as. that which, passed the house at
the regular session. 1t provides for the
end of the present system December 81
1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-25
ADAM 4. wESCHLER. Auctioneer.

CHAYCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE ON STREET BETWEEN
THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS NORTH
EAST.
BY virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia. passed in equity
cause No. 27914 the undersigned trustee will
sell, at public auction. in front Of the premises
ON THU RSDAi. THE TWFNTY-SEVENTH
DAY OF AUGUST. AID. 1905. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises. situate in the city Of Washington
in the District of Columbia. and designated as
and being the east 22ha feet front street by
the full depth thereof Of lot 13 in square 7S5.
and the west % feet front said B street by
a depth Of 81 feet of said lot 13 in square 7S5.
improved by houses 317. 31Ii1 and 80 street
northeast and the house known Of $40
j. street northeast. These houses Will first be
offered for sale separately.
Terms of sale One-third in cash. and the
balance In two equal nstallments. payable in
one and two years. with interest at six per
centum per annum. payable semi-annually. from
day Of sale. secured by deed OF trust upon the
property sold. all cash. at the option of the
purchaser a deposit of 500 on each house will
he required Of the purchaser at the time of sale
All conveyancng. recording and notarial fees
NJ the cost of the purchaser Terms of sale to
he complied with within fifteen days from day
Of :; le. otherwise the trustee reserves the right
TO resell the property at the risk and cost of the
dcfaulIing purchaser. after FIVE days advertise
meEt of such resale in some new spaper published
in the city of Washington. n. G.
MICHAEL J. COLBERT. Trustee.
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