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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16
LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISED IN THE UN1oS.'

SALES ADVERTISED IN 1.-THE UNION
Monday, May IS, by Henry Mohr, Jr at German
town, 18th district, mules, cows. hogs. wag-
= ons, machinery and implements, etc
Wednesday. May 20. by J. Harry Hartman, on
Grindon avenue near the Belair road. hor-
ses, COWS, hogs, farm implements, house,
= hold furniture, etc.
Monday. May rs, by the international Trust Co.,
r. W. Baldwin, o. l. Yellott and LIE. Green
baum, receivers, on the premises. the real
state of the late H. ID. Perky,ne Glencoe,
N. G. r. R.; also registered Jersey cattle,
horses. mules, farm implements, etc.
Tuesday, May 20, by Robert H. Bussey. trustee,
at the Court House door. the farm of the
late Christian Schmidt, at Sunnybrook, 10th
district
Monday, June l. by W. W. Boyce and D. K. Este
Fisher. executors, at the Baltimore Real
Estate Exchange, valuable suburban prop
erty belonging TO the estate of the late Jas.
Boyce, located between Towson and Ruxton.
Monday, June 8, by Harry e. Mann. attorney,
ETC.. on the premises, dwelling property at
Belleview. Belair road.
Tuesday, June O. by Elmer ]. Cook, A. A. Piper,
A. e. Donaldson, w. Gill Smith and John
Grason, trustees. at the Court House door,
the real estate of the late George and Thos.
Peerce. in Dulany's Valley.
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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 BALrI-
MORE COUNTY UNION. If they fail to
give such order the business may be
diverted into other channels.
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n
/ Harrisonville, I'd Dietrict.--From Ran.
dallstown and Vicinity" last week wall issued
forth that put the Book Of Lamentations to
blush. Probably only rainy weather growth
llast weeks weather was calculated to promote
hysterics) on the part of the writer, but liable
to convey to the minds of readers of THE UNION
the impression that the incorporators of the
Baltimore and North Branch Railway were
about to relinquish their project. No 'explo-
sion Is imminent. On the contrary the close
observer who reads the columns of the papers
devoted TO real estate interests can hardly fail
to perceive the fact that tacit, If unite. encour-
aRement Is Delng gwen 10 tne projectors py
nose VINO SIT IN nlgn places. Electric rallways
area sLe akln 70 LONE as 20 .ns ume iequlreo iol
tneir construction, ana as three montns nave
not elapsed since the project was nrst Launched,
It Is rather early to indulge in hysterical out
bursts as to the final issue.
The concert given at WARDS IA. Il. chapel by
local and Baltimore talent on Thursday last, is
generally proclaimed 10 have been one of the
finest entertainments ever held in the edihce,
and the proceeds were very gratifying to the
Ladies Aid Society, under whose auspices the
AFFAIR was held.
moving picture exnioltion was held IN
mouns raIan lecture nail, on Weunssuay alu
thursday evenings OF last week, for the beneht
OF Mount Paran Presbyterian Church and
despite the miserable weather conditions exist
ing Doth evenings. the audience was large and
goodiy sum realized.
May festival, bazar and dance for the benefit
Oh Holy Family Il; Y. Cnurcn VIII pc nelo IN
Wortnlngton Hall, Harrisonvilie. sine danc-
ing renoers THIS the ieaolng social event OF the
season IN the District the af1air promises to be
wei pasronizeo;
Lbs evening t1s lawn lete Ior ins penen. OF
"a Mouns Onve ". Gnurcl, nockoale, opens.
~ VIII continue 70 fnulsqay evening anu Is
unueI tne auspices oL inc Aauies Alu society
ass TI 70 lne church. ,.
r, thursday evening, az O'CLOCK, heV: a. q.
henry was lns1aIlea az pastor OF Mouns faran
charge OF the flespyteIian Onurcn Inc pre-
SONG 0m % OF tne lnslalia.ion ceremon,es Was
heV. w. ". onaW, mooerato[ OF Inc fIesDys
tery, ana Rev. i. II. DIXON, q former pastor OF
noun. Farap' Preacned r Ine se H;oa 5 rev
y. ~ " me- .l s'
" tIe PaS.ol5 anu .Iat ~ tn Tn;
soss'h ~ $500 iven ~ M. n1ai ap " ;
S;o,a III ~ .oesanr =; aa..ae - Mn.nt
a.e TSo ~ , LII
Panda,,a,on onJ nr;or ihare, thn ofi
ministers we're emf Entertained at dinner bv Mr'
and NJ W;,,;o,,- FL &c pondaIIs, ~ "i'
The homs Of M and Ms % Gsor1a w s,sn.
f.id of Uarr;sonv;,a vas the scane ~ T nor,,
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Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-It seems that the turnpike company is
not prepared to erect new bridge over the
falls on the Jarrettsville turnpike at Manor
Glen, the great need of which was mentioned
in this correspondence last week. 1t is admit
ted by all it would be great improvement and
money we'll spent. There are those, however,
who claim they feel perfectly safe in crossing
it with heavy loads in its present condition.
A number of persons from this neigh borhood
attended the point-to point race on Monday in
Green Spring Valley. The weather being
pleasant added very much to the pleasures of
the sport, and it drew together one of the most
fashionable gatherings of the season. The pre-
sentation of cup to the winner was one of
the interesting features ofthe day.
Rev. w. l.. Schmalhorst conducted the
Christian Endeavor meeting at Chestnut Grove
Church last Sunday evening, the church being
nearly filled with young people. The pastor
was very much gratified to have so many pres
emit to hear his farewell talk before leaving for
his new field of labor.
Mrs. John W. Smith entertained the Ladies
Aid Society of Chestnut Grove Church at her
home on Tuesday. She was assisted in receiv-
ing the guests by Mrs. Dixon Connolly. After
the business of the society had been transacted
the members were invited by the hostess to
partake of the sumptious lunch she had pre-
pared, which was followed by a delightful So
cial hour before leaving for their homes. NJ.
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aUNPowDHR AGRICULTURAL CLUB.

MIR. L. M. Bacon as Farmer-Inspection
Committees Report on Mr.. N. h. Gilrs
Farm-Half Hour for Questions
Trouble With Alfalfa "Sets'-
Dividing Farm of rs Acres
Tuberculosis in Milk
Dairying in Winter
and Summer, &c.
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School House Plan Will Not Go Through.
The proposed plan to erect 10000 High
School building for Catonsville, talked of for
several years and for which Mr.. Victor G.
Bloede purchased a lot, has been abandoned.
Considerable trouble was encountered by the
citizens committee in charge to raise the &c.
600 pledged by residents towards the new
building and opposition developed to the
turning over of the present school building,
which is practically new and of modern con-
struction, to the negroes of that viiieEs asa as
of the present school, which will provide two
more class rooms and lavatory. The present
building has nine class. rooms, teachers room
and an Office The addition willprovide ample
room for all present needs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

Joint Reception to Pastors.-The Ladies
Aid Societies of the Methodist Episcopal ana
the Methodist Protestant Churches of Warren
gave a reception to the pastors. Rev: William
B. Beall and Rev. Herbert F. Wright, on
-Thasaday night of last week in the village.
Mrs. James H. Smith and Mrs. Sarah Taylor,
presidents of the societies, were represented by
Mr.. John T. Burns as chairman OF the lestlvi-
ties. The Warren Cornet Band. Mrs. Jennie
Singleton, pianist, and chorus provided
music. Mr.. Richard N. Britton made the adj
dress of welcome on behalf Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and Miss Sallie Schoelkopf
ofthe Methodist Protestant Church. Addresses
were made by DR.. J. Edward Benson and the
naatnra.
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Death of a Restaurant Keeper.-Mr.
Henry Clay Wilson, who bad conducted res
taurant in Towson several years, died on Sun,
day night last from stroke of paralysis, aged
SO years. He was native of Baltimore county
and son of Col. John w. Wilson, of the First
Maryland Union Regiment who was killed be-
fore Petersburg during the Civil War. He is
survived by widow, four daughters and one
son. He is also survived by one brother-Mr
r. Noble Wilson, proprietor Of Cockeysvile
Hotel. The funeral took place on Wednesday
afternoon at his late home, Rev. Thomas E.
Copes. of the M. E. Church. conducting the
services. The pall-bea were Gen. David L.
Stanton and Messrs. N. Bosey Merryman,
John s. Ensor, w. George Marley, James l..
Burgoyne and John T. Cockey. Interment in
Prospect Hill Cemetery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

Long Green, 18th District.-The funeral of
Mr.. Henry Crilley, ST., who died on Friday OF
last week, took place on Monday morning from
the residence of his son, Mr.. Henry Crilley.
The interment was in st. Johns Catholic
Cemetery, in Long Green Valley. Mr.. Cfilley
made his home with his son. who is agent at
Long Green Station, NJ. & P. K. R.
A surprise party was given by the young
people on Tuesday night last at the home OF
Mrs. Theresa Schultz, in honor of her son, it
being his birthday anniversary
Misses Mana Royston and Katie Parker, OF
Baltimore Mrs. Harry Hall, of Philadelphia,
and Mrs. Eliza r. Watkins and Mr.. Charles
Watkins, of Long Green Valley. spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. s. 3. Smith.
Mr.. Thomas Bowers conducted the Epworth
League service on Sunday night. The topic
was What will God give His children ?" The
attendance was good.
Mrs. A. R. Kelley is sick at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. John E. Slade.
Mr.. Burton Watkins. who attends the Veteri-
nary College in Washington, is spending his
vacation with his mother, Mrs. Eliza Watkins,
in Long Green Valley.
Mrs. William Carter, of Baltimore, is visit
ing Mrs Thomas Carter.
Miss Vina Marks is spending a few weeks
with her mother, Mrs. John Shertzer, and will
later go to Baltimore.
Miss Annie Gerlic, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs. Sarah Yoder. 3.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

Hamilton, Hartford Road.-Last Sabbath
was a great day at Hamilton Presbyterian
Church. In the evening the church was crowd
ed to witness the graduating exercises of the
Junior Christian Endeavorers, when ten bright
Juniors received diplomas and were graduated
in the senior society. An invocation was made
by the pastor, after which the Junior superln-
tepdent took charge of the service. Two of the
Juniors read excellently prepared papers. They
were Miss Myrtle Seton and Miss Bessie kro-
nau. Words of parting were spoken by Miss
Clara Martell and words of welcome by Mr..
Purser and the pastor. Miss Pouch. OF the
Deacon's Presbyterian Home. than delivered
a most excellent address on that important
under the leadership of Mr.. Arthur Evans,
was another feature Of the occasion.
Next Sunday evening the pastor Rev. l.. ,.
Reichard, will preach q special sermon to
Lauraville and Waverly Councils of the Jr
o. U. A. M, and the Daughters of America
A cordial welcome will be given to all Juniors
to worship with the Councils at P. NJ. L.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

RiGhthr hiatstne p Da1 aSare2tR frs.Mr. ZnrAi,a-
near Cockeysville.
Mrs. Noah e. Offutt has purchased from Mrs.
Margaret G. Noppenberger, of Baltimore, ask
room house and lot at Cockeysville for about
81, 300.
Misses Annie T. and Joanna Matthews have
sold their home place at Philopolis, consisting
of a stone house and two acres of land, to
Joseph Causion for about $1,000.
Mr.. George Smith, of Phoenix, has purchased
from Mr. Thomas F. Logan the Hartigan prop
erty in Lutherville consisting of a six-room
house and half an acre of land, for 81, 800, and
is now OccupviDg the same,
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Suits for Damages.-A suit for $4,000
damages has been filed in the Circuit Court
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
Railroad Company for injuries alleged to have
been received in collision at the crossing at
Bengies. Mr.. John J. Eurice. his father, also
sued for 81 600 damages for alleged loss of SER
vices of his SOD. Mr.. John 6rason is the at
torney in both cases.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Walker, who live
on the Reisterstown road north of Owings'
Mills, have instituted suit in the same court
against Hanson E. Rutter. claiming $1,000
damages. The plaintiffs claim that the defen-
dant sold them horse, which was represented
to be safe and gentle. and it is alleged that the
horse ran away and several members of Mr..
Walkers family were injured.
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A Very Foolish Thing to Do..The beiair
/Eois of last week said most thrilling escape
from instant death occurred on the Maryland
and Pennsylvania Railroad on Sunday after
noon. A party Of about one dozen young
= stroll along the road, one lady and one gen.
tleman started across the trestle over the Lit
tie Gunpowder falls, near the Hartford line: the
trestle being fifty feet high. When partially
across the afternoon train suddenly appeared
She tainted and fell upon the trestle, seriously
emitting her head. Fortunately her companion
saved her from falling into the river below
and the engineer, by heroic efforts, stopped
his train a few feet away from the terrified
couple.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

League Elects Omcers.-At the annual
meeting of Halethorpe Chapter. Epworth
League, on Thursday night, May 7th, at Hale
thorpe NJ. E. Church, the following officers
were elected: Presidsnt-P. August Grill !;
first vice president-Howard F. Schaeter /
second vice president-Miss Anna Grill tnlro
Observation-Disclosures. Charles e. Beck; fourth
vice president-Miss Mary Scales secretary.
Henry o. Fankhanel; treasurer-Edmund
w. Stabler; assistant to first e-president-
Clarence Fankhanel. Rev. Louis Harpel, pas
tor of the church, announced the appointment
of Mrs. George w. Dozen as Junior Epwortn
League superintendent.
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Must Put Up Signal Bell.-General Mana
ger J. s. Norris, OF the Maryland and Pennsyl'
vania Railroad, and Col. D. g. Mcintosh, coun-
sci for the company, appeared before the High
the placing of an overhead structure at the
crossing of Wyndhurst avenue, Roland Park.
Some time ago the residents of the neighbour
hood asked the Commission to assist in secur-
ing an overhead crossing. The Commission
told the representatives of the company that II
the crossing is to remain as 1t is an automatic
alarm would have to be placed at that point.
all trains would be compelled to slow down,
and the crossing would have to be kept in good
condition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

Sale of Country Seat Pattison q Gahan,
Exchange, on Monday, the property known as
the McKim estate, situated on Edmondson
avenue, LIST district, to Mr.. 2: J. McEvoy Tor
sS5. 900. The place contains 81 acres, is beau
tifnily located and has large dwelling and
number of outbuildings. 1t was tirst offered
in three tracts and then as whole, Mr.. NC
Evoy securing it at the figures given.
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Tarpon Down and Out.-The annual horse
show of the Deep Run Hunt Club has been in
progress at Richmond, Va, this week. dis
patch dated May 14th said
"Charles q. Hurkamp was injured by being
kicked on the leg by w. w. Osborne's Law
sonian. Hurkamp was serving as Judge The
only accident to animals occurred in the stee
plechase. There were four entries, and two OF
the riders were thrown. Warrenton, David
Dunlop's prize winner, and Tarpon, belonging
to r. M Taylor, of Baltimore county, were
running neck and neck so yards from the fin
ish when the latter horse stumbled, breaking
his ankle. Taylor said afterward that the ami
NAL would never run another race and that 1t
might be necessary to shoot him."
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PARKs-DEBAUeH.- Miss Eva May DeBaugh,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip A. DeBaugh,
of the Hartford road. was married last Saturday
in Ellicott City at the home of Mrs John NJ.
Loumann, a cousin of the bride. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr.. Ridgely pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
bride wore costume of white crepe de chine
over silk and carried Bride roses and ferns.
Parks will live at 1923 York road.
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To Confer Degree.-Leah Rebekah Lodge
No. IA, independent Order of Odd Fellows;
which meets at Glenarm, is preparing to noio
when the Rebekah degree will be conferred
upon a large class of candidates by the degree
staff of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 6, OF Balti-
more. the captain Of which is Mr.. james K.
Kean.A A number of the members of the order
in Baltimore will accompany the stan from
the civ. They will 20 to Glenarm by special
train over the Md. and Pa Railroad. There
will also be visitors from the other Rebekah
lodges of Baltimore county.
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Greenwood, 18th District.--B eth any
Lodge. |. o. o. F., will bold a strawberry and
ice-cream festival in the hall at Glenarm, on
wednesday night, May Goth if clear, if not the
following Wednesday night-May 9th. A
liberal patronage is requested.
Miss Charlotte Miller, of Highlandtown, adj
dressed the Epworth League at Waugh OBJ CHI -
last Sunday night. -HAs-.~fK was niucn en-
JOY Uses Susie Mcclure and Charlotte Miller,
of Highlandtown, spent last Sunday with Mrs.
Harry Sherman, of Glenarm.
Epworth League services at Waugh Church,
Sunday, May nth, atSP.M. Allnvited. j.
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Annual Memorial Day Services.-The
annual Memorial Day services of Mount Zion
Lodge. No. 81, /. o. o. F., of Pikesville, will
afternoon, May 31st, beginning at $50 o'clock.
Addresses will be delivered by Mr.. William
Cotton and other prominent members of the
order. An appropriate musical program will
also be rendered. The members of the order
will assemble at Odd Fellows Hall at 2.3O
O'Clock. where the parade will form, and march
to the Baptist Cemetery, and then to Druid
Ridge Cemetery where the graves of deceased
members will be decorated.
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Pleasant Social Event.-Miss Minnie 8.
Rye entertained few of her friends at her
Refresbments were served during the evening:
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. LEONARD
Rye, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reichert, Misses
Edna Laumann, Edith Dunty. Catharinee
Miller, Beatrice Conner, Mary Berg, Lena and
Louisa Unkert and Messrs. George l.. Kye'
Tosenh Conner. Harry Winkler, George and
Frederick Helwig, Edward Burns, John Sny,,
der. Augustus and William Unkert, Clifford
Blackiston, John Klein and Frank Herbert.
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FIDLER-HANNAN.--Th marriage of Miss
Agnes T. Hannah, of Baltimore, to Mr.. VIII
liam Fl. Fidler, Of Timonium, took place at
the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Mary
Fiddler, of Tmonium, on the 9TH instant. Rev.
William E. Starr, of Corpus Christi Catholic
Church, Baltimore performed the ceremony
in the presence of the immediate relatives.
Mr.. Thomas Fidler, brother of the groom, was
best man lSeg "A rsSsRti0 BS as
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

HANLoN-LYNcH.-A very pretty wedding
took place on Tuesday, 18th instant, at O'Clock
A. NJ, at st. Johns Catholic Church, Long
Green Valley, when a nuptal mass was cele-
brated by the pastor, Rev. Joseph b. Hauck.
The contracting parties were Miss Catharine
NJ. Lynch, daughter of Mr.. Martin Lynch. of
Baldwin, and Mr.. James Hanlon The altar
was beautifully decorated with many flowers
and lights and the church was filled with the
friends of the bride and groom. The wedding
march was rendered by the organist, Miss Julia
f. Wordsworth
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Death of Physician.-Dr. ]. w. G. Cuddy
died at q sanitarium in Baltimore, on Thurs
day night last. aged about 20 years. He
studied in the Office of the late DIR. Nathan r.
smith and had been in active practice many
wears. DR.. Cuddy was q son Of the late John
P. Cuddy and was born near Monkton, Balti-
more county. When young man he prac-
ticed for time in Towson. DR.. Cuddy was
twice married and both his wives are dead.
He is survived by one son who lives in New
York
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-05-16

County Commissioners awarded the following
contracts for furnishing coal: Fer the Court
House and Jail to Mr.. W. w. Boyce. Of Luther
vile, for &c. ton for No. and $3.50 ton
for Nos. and g. For the aims house. to the
Enterprise Fuel Company for So ton for No.
1 and $5.45 ton for No. 3.
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Towson M. e. Church.-The pulpit at
filled by Rev. P. J. Maveety, d. D., of Michi-
gan Conference, at II A. NJ, and by Rev.
George e. Tiff, d. D., of Burlington, Kansas,
at 8 P. NJ. DR.. Tiff is president OF Emporia
District Epworth League of South Kansas
Conference A song service, beginning at 7.3O
O'Clock, will be held by the members OF Tow
son Chapter Epworth 1eague.
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Mount Vista, 18th District.-The general
topic in this vicinity is chicken thieves. and
the first question asked each morning by our
residents is, Were your chickens taken last
night?" A dozen or more families have suf-
fered from the visits of these thieves. and thav
do not always confine themselves to stealing
chickens, but take corn and other feed, har-
ness, small tools, etc. Mr.. Clayton Wisnom
has been robbed at least four times, the thieves
coming back for the last chickens he had. al
though they have been considerate enough not
| to take any of his guineas and turkeys. Those
living along the Hartford turnpike, between
Fork and the 9-Mile House, seem to be the
ones they prefer to ravage. No one is suspec-
ted and who the guilty persons are remains
Mr.. John G. Wilson had the misfortune to
lose good mule this week from Inflammation
| of the stomach. He also came very near losing
very fine mare from the same cause.
The warm weather and refreshing showers OF
the past few days have been very beneficial to
growing corn in fact for all vegetation.
Mr.. Webster Bond, who has been sick for
some time, regret to report, does not improve.
Mr.. John M. Griffith who formerly. owned
a visit last Thursday. We are glad to have
him come, even though chickens are scarce.
Mrs. Gladstone, of Baltimore, accompanied
by her children, is visiting this week her
mother. Mrs. Silas Walters P.B.
Cockeysville, N. @. R. R.-Mr. Jacob L.
Fowble is pushing the work on the barn at Mr.
E. G. Merryman's Gerar Farm. He will have
about 20 men employed and expects to have
the building finished by July LIST. Mr.. Fowblt
is doing other work also, including carriage
house at Bonnie Blink and barrack on the
aims house farm.
Vegetation is advancing and large crops oil
grass and grain are expected.
Mr.. William II. Wight seems to be in thu
lead,as to good stands of corn and wheat.
Barley on Mr.. E. g. Merrymsn's farm Il
heading nicely.
The Epworth League of the NJ. E. Church q
this place has elected the following officers TO
the ensuing year. President, DR.. ]. e. Ben
son; vice presidents, Harry L. Caples, Ada
Tracey, Brice Shipley and Nellie o. Pitts; sec
retary.treasurer, Lottie Caples.
Grafton Milton Brooks clerk in the Nationa
Bank here, was given a surprise on Tuesday
night in honor of his 18th birthday. He wa
the recipient of pleasing mementoes Refresh
ments were served. "