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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Baltimore County Scholastic Belair
LEqis of last week said: I'VE desire to &C.
knowledge receipt of the report of the superin-
tendent of the public schools of Baltimore
co. supplemented with reports of his assistants
in primary and manual training work, which
has been issued in pamphlet form and is very
readable When it is noted that the immense
sum of $685. 81 As was expended in the county
for school purposes last year one can begin to
comprehend the magnitude of the work. Re-
sponsive to public demand the ground has been
county on which to conduct an agricultural
school, which will be opened in September,
1907
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21
Great Interest in Road work.-The lady

Great interest IN Road WorK.-IHe Iduy
members of the Falls Road Improvement AS
ISOLATION of the 9Th district held very success
fnI fair and oyster supper four evenings last
week, at the Ridge Church and succeeded in
raising $3.50. Great credit is due Misses Flor
ence and Ella Garting, who were the promo
tiers of this affair. Others who helped were
Mrs. F. s. Gemmill, Misses Margaret and
Emma Sven, Mollie and Mary Wust and Mary
Glob and Mrs. Eli Sven. These ladies have
succeeded in raising in this manner $3.50 for
the work of 1909. The association wants to
continue rebuilding the Falls road until it
reaches Shawan, completing a short section
each year. The association has been in exis-
tence three years and has built q miles OF mod.
ern road. The officers are: President, James
Nick. Merryman; vice president, Harry d.
Dawes secretary, J. G. Harr; treasurer, John
Gartling.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

New Bank Elects Oficers.-The CONNER
cial Bank of Maryland, lately organized at
Arlington, Baltimore county, with a capital
stock Of S25, 900, elected the following officers
at meeting held on Tuesday last:
President-Charles T. Cockey, Jr.
First Vice President-John X. Culver.
Second Vice Presdent-Howard E. Jackson.
Cashier-John A. ]. Medcalf.
Directors-George w. Alt, William A. Dick
ey, Henry D. Hammond, H. d. Eastman,
Arthur Nicholson, Max Rosen, J. Frank Ship.
ley and John B. Wales.
Mr.. Cockey, the president, is successful
business man of Arlington and son of Col.
Charles T.. Cockey, of Garrison Farm, near
Pikesville.
Mr.. Medcalf, the cashier, who is an expert
bank accountant and auditor, has been cashier
of a bank at Aberdeen, and secretary of the
Washington Trust Company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Teachers Moving for Better Pay.-The
assistant teachers of Baltimore county held
meeting last Saturday morning at the State
Normal School in Baltimore, and organized for
the purpose of endeavoring TO have their sala-
ries increased There are about 200 assistant
teachers in the county and the interest in the
meeting was so great that in spite of the in
clement weather over 100 were on hand to help
perfect the plans for their work. Some of the
teachers at the meeting had to travel consid
cradle distance and were put to no little incon-
venience in so doing, but the object for which
they are striving is Of such an important nature
to them that not q complaint was heard.
The teachers claim that the increased cost of
living makes it almost impossible for them to
get along with the same salaries that they got
before the present high prices of the necessities
of life were made.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Miss Mary g. Logue; vice president, Miss
May Fallen; secretary, Miss Ella Logan treas
urer, Miss Ella NJ. Emory.
Another meeting will be held the first Satur-
day in December at the State Normal School
when the matter will be gone into deeper and
it is expected that practically all of the assist
ant teachers of the county will be enrolled as
members.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-The members of the Green Spring VAL
ley Hunt Club are having a most enjoyable
time at Pennington with their guests from
New York and Philadelphia. Their handsome
horses are the admiration of all who see them.
The unexpected snow storm which came so
suddenly has interfered somewhat with the
pleasures of the hunters. They have been
using their automobiles in making frequent
trips to and from Jacksonville, and all we ask
of them is to avoid as far as possible, frighten-
ing horses ON the roads.
The pretty little village of Sweet Air would
add very much to its enterprise if it was con-
nected by telephone with the outside world.
There are those, however who will not consent
to the company planting poles on their prop
erty without paying for the privilege, and this
the company is not willing to do. Hence the
matter is at a standstill otherwise the line
would be extended from Jacksonville to that
point and the residents of our neighboring viii
lage, as we'll as our farmers, could have the ad-
vantage of this modern way communicating
with those at a distance
The snow of last Saturday spread its mantle
of white over the earth and bedecked the trees
and shrubbery with its crystal ornaments,
which glittered like diamonds in the sunlight,
presenting scene of beauty no artists brush
can paint nor pen describe.
The oyster supper and bazaar at Sunny brook
Hall was an enjoyable affair and financial
success ana the ld0leS having IL III charge are
gratified with the result. The fancy table was
the centre of attraction and the articles sold
brought good prices.
Mr. John Madary has added very much to
the appearance of his home by treating his
house to fresh coat of paint.
Miss Ray Brown conducted the Christian En-
deavor meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last
Sunday evening. Rev. Mr.. Jones preached in
the morning. There will also be preaching at
this church next Sunday morning, at the usual
hour.
Mr. Miles Carroll has returned to his home
at Jacksonville from visit to relatives in
Baltimore. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Still Further Suburban Development
At a cost of about $4,000 a fine tract of rolling
land on the Liberty road, Liberty Heights
avenue, Eleventh street and Powhatan avenue,
has been sold by Mr.. and Mrs. William s. G..
Williams to the Brookline Company, a new
development concern incorporated under the
laws of Maryland.
The land fronts 1857 feet on Liberty Heights
avenue, 1873 feet on Eleventh street and 1,504
feet on Powhatan avenue. First class develop
ment is planned by the purchaser, which will
Immediately landscape, plant and cut streets
and avenues through it.
With the purchase of the property the COM
pany has secured a mortgage of $4,000 from
Mr.. Williams on per cent. basis, payable
five years after the date of the mortgage. The
payment of the percentage, however, does not
go into effect for three years.
Handsome suburban dwellings of brick and
frame will be erected by the company after the
landscaping is completed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

What it Cost in Harford.-A dispatch
from BeIair dated November 14th says: Prob
ablv the first record of the individual contribu-
tons and expenditures of the campaign to be
filed was placed on record in the Circuit Court
last night by Michael 81. Fahey. treasurer Of
the Democratic State Central COMMITTEE OF
Hartford county. -o 40
'The total amount collected was 81 ,376 OF.
The committee received a number OF small as
well as large contributions ranging from u up.
The largest amount contributed was 5000 by
James Rittenhouse, of Baltimore county. J.
Fred G. Talbot, candidate for Congress, con-
tributed 5000. ooo,
s'The total amount expended was 81, 1872 81,
which leaves a balance in the committee
hands of S243.18. In Is precincts the sub
treasurers returned portion of the money al
loted to them as not used"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Members of Well Known Family Named
in a Will-The will of Mrs. Margaret E. Cor
phans' Court on Tuesday, gives 81, 900 to each
of her sons, Thomas H., Joseph e. and Edward
A. Gorsuch $500 to her son, Frank M. Cor
such, and 500 to her grandson, Frank NJ.
Gorsuch Jr. The residue of the estate is given
to Mrs. Gorsuch's daughter, Mary Amis Cor
such. who is also named as executor without
bond. The will is dated March 28th, 1906.
Mrs. Gorsuch diedlSeptember 9th, 1907.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Rayville, 9Th District.-The snow which
fell to the depth of inches during Saturday
afternoon and night Oath inst.) broke the
record for depth so early in the season for this
section. On November 14th 1869, snow fell to
the depth of inches and on November 18th,
1873, 6 inches of snow fell. On Monday morn
ing the thermometers at Partition ranged from
zero to degrees above; at Eklo 10 above, and
at Rayville IS above.
The farmers have about finished husking
corn and the yield was generally very good.
There is much fodder standing in the fields
yet, and the farmers woodpiles are much be-
low cold weather size.
Rev. E. R. Ludwig, the recently appointed
pastor of Rayvile Circuit, U. B. Church,
preached his first sermon at Pine Grove Church
on Sunday NIGHT last. On account of the snow
the attendance was small, but he seems to have
made very favorable impression on the ma
jority of the congregation present.
If the ministers would do more pastoral work
out in the highways and hedges" and follow
the example of the Master in associating with
the "puoIicans and sinners who never go to
church, the size of their congregation would
be increased and the morals of the community
would be improved. and probably the salary
would not be so hard to raise. In recent years
the most important part of church work seems
to be the financial part. OBSERVER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Fallston. Md. g. Pa. Railroads. very
pleasant surprise was rendered Misses Agnes
and Louise Schneider, at their home near
FallstoD, on Thursday evening of last week.
Music and games were the features of the oc-
casion, after which refreshments were served.
Among those present were Misses Irene Colgan,
Mamie Green, Nora Smith, Jessie Badly Nora
Klausmier, Beulah Gibson, Virian Colgan,
Susie Rahl, Annie Klausmier, Sarah Smith,
Mollie Rail- Emily Colgan and Messrs Louis
Colgan, William Green, Jessie Robinson,
Robert Rail, Fred. Maier Walter Colgan,
Burton Dilworth, Dennis Smith, Charles Ford,
Theodore Schneider, Henry Erbe, Joseph
Rail, c. Wilhelm, John Schneider and Maurice
Brinker.
Little Miss Rever, who spent the past sum-
mer with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Snyder, near Fallston, has returned
to her home in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Louis Amrein and daughter. who had
been visiting their cousin, Mrs. John Rever,
of Philadelphia, have returned to their home
here.
Miss Agnes Schneider, who had been spend.
ing the past three months with relatives and
friends in Baltimore and Reisterstown, has re-
turned to her home at Fallston. ].
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Hereford, 7th District.-We experienced
quite an oldtime snow storm last Saturday,
which was an unusual occurrence so early in
November.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Hereford M. E.
Church will hold an oyster supper and festival
in the Odd Fellows Hall, on Saturday evening,
November 2lst. A general invitation is ex-
tended.
Mrs. William Ruhl is having fresh coat of
paint applied to her residence, and has erected
back porch that adds greatly to its convent
ence.
Mr.. Joshua w. Armacost, who was recently
married, has moved his family to his wife's
residence and Mr.. John w. Knight is now &C.
cupying the house vacated by Mr.. Armacost.
Mr.. John T. Diven is having his well dug
deeper to secure better water supply. Mr..
Palmer, of Hampstead, is doing the work.
Mrs. Sarah A. Naylor, of Baltimore, after
spending a few days with her niece, Mrs. John
B. Kelley, and other relatives here, has re-
turned to her home.
special sermon will be preached to the
members of Eureka Council, No. 81, Jr. 0. U.
A. M, on Sunday morning. November 22d, in
the M. E. Church here by the pastor, Rev.
William J. Meeks
The Ladies' Aid Society of Hereford NJ E.
Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 5.
Howard Miller, on Friday evening, November
9Th. After the transaction of the regular busi-
ness refreshments were served.
The death of Mr.. A. s. Carman removed
from this community one ofthe Oldest residents
of the village. He had been resident about
forty years. }.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Wesley Yankee, of Kansas City, NO.. and his
descendants cast % votes for Bryan at the late
election.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Wants Court to Ratify Sale.-A bill was
filed in the Circuit Court here on Tuesday ask
by Mrs Amelia E. Simon in her behalf and
in behalf of her minor son, to George W.
Krausse and wife of tract of land on the
Philadelphia turnpike, for 81, 800. The prop.
erty was formerly owned by the late Frederick
W. Simon and contains "a acres and perches.
Mr.. John Thomas Scheu filed the bill.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Perhaps the most curious of polishing wheels
is that made of corn husks for finishing shell or
bone combs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

The 10000 carriers of the rural delivery service
in the United States cover 075 600 miles and serve
4125,OO0 families.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21
oowenton l1th pIstrict.-The Ladies' Aid

Convention. 18th District.-The Ladies Aid
Society of Convention M. E. Church met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. ]. s. Vincent, on the
evening of November 9Th. The meeting was
well attended and a very enjoyable evening
was spent. The principal topic discussed was
the building of sheds over which hall will
be placed, on the back of the church lot. This
is one of the greatest needs of the church ana
it has been placed in the trustees hands TO pro-
coed with the undertaking.
The third quarterly conference of Great Falls
Circuit was held last Monday at Providence
NJ. E. Church, near Towson. District super
intendent Mcdowell preached in the morning,
after which bounteous and enjoyable dinner
was served by the ladies OF the appointment.
The members of Hiss Church have invited tue
quarterly conference to meet there February
14th and 18th.
Revival services have been in progress at
Camp Chapel and have been well attended.
The meeting is in charge of Rev. j. r: PardeW
Mr.. William Kenney and wife. of Walbrook,
spent last week with Mr.. and Mrs. George Axe
hurst of this place.
few weeks ago an oil heater belonging to
Mr.. w. G. Gambrll set his parlor on lire While
he and his family were at supper in the dining
room. They left the stove burning nicely but
in short time were disturbed by noise as OF
come one continually knocking. Finding no
one at the door they looked into the parlor and
discovered it on fire. The blaze had been drawn
through holes in the fireboard and had set the
chimney on fire, but it was soon extinguished,
although the mantel was ruined and the room
dreadfully smoked.
The funeral of Mr.. James B. Robinson, who
died last Saturday night from pneumonia,
after short illness, aged rs years, took place
Tuesday from his late residence, South High
land avenue Highlandtown. The remains
were conveyed to the Camp Chapel M. E.
Church Cemetery, near Perry Hall, where the
interment took place. Mr.. Robinson was a
we'll known resident of the county and owned
two farms in the vicinity of Camp Chapel,
where he resided until moving to Highland
town several years ago. He was born in Bal
timore and during the Civil War was in the
employ of the Government. His wife, Mrs.
Ellen E. Robinson. died about II years ago.
Seven children survive him, as follows: Messrs.
James L., Oliver W., Charles W., Joseph T.
and George NJ. Robinson, Mrs. Eleanor Fran
ce and Mrs. Emma l. Dilworth. There are
also nineteen grandchildren. U.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

A Bank for Highlandtown.-Ala largely at
tended meeting was held in Highlandtown on
Thursday night for the purpose of establishing
a general banking company there.on nu that
hank and also bank of deposit and discount.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. James
H. Preston, of the law firm of Gill, Preston q
Field. Certificates of subscription were passed
around in order to ind out the feeling existing
in the community, and in short time the sum
of S31, 500 had been pledged, which is little in
excess of three.f ifths of the required capital
stock-$5O, 600. This stock is divided into 5OO
shares at a par value of 500.
The meeting was adjourned to meet again on
Friday, November 9th, to make the final ar ar,
rangements for permanent organization. The
name of the proposed institution will be the
Highland Savings and Trust Company.
Among those present were Messrs. James =.
Preston. Emil H. Goetzke, Jacob Peters, Will
liam c. Dorsey, Martin Homberg. Charles
Weems, George Long, Jonas Herman, William
II. Herzog. o. J. Olsen, ]. H. Barnes, John
Baer. Andrew Heinz, Leroy Lane, William d.
Lawrence, DR.. j. w: Schlieder, William r;
Bohnenberg, John G. Distler, Henry Rapp and
Frederick Evans.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Jurors for the December Term Of Court.
-On Thursday Judge Duncan drew the jurors
to serve at the December term of the Circuit
Court, which begins on the first Monday (the
7th) of the month. Following is the list, the
figures after the names indicating the district
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

CummiDton, Mass, is 10 miles from any means
of transportation except country road
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

Chestnut Ridge Circuit.-The new pastor
of Chestnut Ridge charge, Methodist Episcopal
Church. comprising Stevenson, Carroll's, ellis
and Mays churches, was on hand last Sunday
and will fill the work permanently. The new
pastor is Rev. Walter Stanley Jones, formerly
of the Central Pennsylvania Conference, but
now of the Baltimore Conference. Preaching
next Sunday as follows: ellis, at 10 80 A. NJ. !;
Carrolls, at P. NJ. and Stevenson, at 8 P. NJ.
Special subjects and music. All welcome.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

A man can hire a horse in Japan, keep two
servants and live on the fat of the land, all for
little over $40 month.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

German physician says that the human body
is subject to LOO diseases.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-11-21

White Hall, N. G. R. R.-Mrs. Robert
Delgar, of South Carolina, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Thomas c. Hunter, of this place.
Miss Annie Meredith has returned from
Blaine, Pa, and is now in Baltimore where she
will spend several weeks with Mrs. Pleasant
Hunter, of E. Twenty first street.
Miss Reba Matthews, of Baltimore, has re-
turned from visit to her sister, Mrs. Augustus
Whitcraft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Huntington have
gone to Baltimore, where they have taken
apartments for the winter.
DR.. j. Lewis Leib, of Curwensville Pa. is
visiting his brother-in-law, Mr.. William E.
Norris, of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles N. Parrish of Jockeys
vile, have been the guests of the formers par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Parrish of
White Hall.
Miss Mildred Remare, of Monkton, who had
been visiting Misses Lula and Annie Norris,
has returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard s. Dryden, of Balti-
more, who had been visiting Mrs. Drydens
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Elliott, have re-
turned to the city.
A few DAYS ago Mr.. William Leckliter slipped
on the ice and fell, breaking two of his ribs.
A freight train wreck on the Nortern Central
Railroad at Shrewsbury Station one day this
week delayed traffic both north and south for
several hours. No one was injured.
The meeting of the White Hall Farmers
Club and Improvement Association, which was
to have been held last Saturday night, was
postponed on account of the snow storm until
Saturday night November 2lst.
Mrs. Thomas Elliott entertained the White
Hall Book Club on Monday afternoon. w.
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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, 1908-11-21

When New York city gets its water from the
Catskills, the longest flow will be from point
100 miles from the city hall.
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Rossville, 10Th District.-Miss Elise Gross,
who had been very i'll with typhoid fever is
now up and about, which all her friends are
glad to hear. She was attended by DR.. c. V.
Mace.
The Rossville public school has increased
considerably in number and we hope to get an
additional teacher before the winter is over.
Miss Stella A. Selling is principal, and Miss
Eleanor Corbin, vice principal.
The Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy
Comforter has closed for the winter, but will
reopen in the spring
There has been some sleighing in this part of
the county and last weeks was the heaviest
snow that has fallen in November in many
years. 1t caught many of the farmers with
their fall work not finished. They should have
got busy earlier.
surprise and birthday party was given Mr.
Henry ]. Betz, in honor of his 21st birthday, by
Mr.. Sidney r. Solomon. He received many
handsome and useful presents. During the
evening games were played and refreshments
were served at late hour Among those pres
ent were Rev. and Mrs. Edenberger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Gross, Mrs. John Betz, Mrs. B.
Berlett, Misses Martha M. Poetzsch, Barbara
Geiser, Ethel Gettman, Amanda Volz, May
Solomon, Emma Volz, Lizzie Kern, Annie
Betz, Mamie Betz and Messrs. Henry Volz, Geo.
L. Solomon, Paul C. Poetzsch, Henry Betz, Ed
ward Ellis, Willie Betz Willie Volz, Fred.
Hermann, Joseph Kern, Edgar Gross, Edward
Geiser, Charley Betz, Edward Betz and Richard
G.. DOdson. d.
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recent patent is paper nursing bottle for
babies. Its cheapness is its advantage, as 1t can
be thrown away when soiled.