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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Lauraville, Hartford Road notice that
the County Commissioners have directed
Roads Engineer Shirley to stop the use of
snowplows on the public highways because to
do so breaks up the sleighing and is an injury
to the r0adbed. / do not agree with them. at
last so far as the roads near Baltimore city are
concerned. These are so much travelled that
sleighing is out of the question, the snow soon
becoming mixed with mud making the going
unfit for anything on runners. We generally
aye much pleased to have somebody come along
with a heavy drag and open the roads about
the village so that people can get about with
some degree of comfort To those who are
Obliged to get out to the trolley cars these paths
through the deep snow are always appreciated.
And I do not think the roads are injured by
these drags as the little that is left is soon
melted and the roadbed becomes dry.
Our highly respected neighbor and old resi-
dent of Lauraville, Mr.. William H. Read,
is still confined to his home through weakness,
although otherwise he seems to enjoy fairly
good health II is hoped that when spring
comes be will again be able to move about
among bis friends.
Mr. George Kiiian has just completed four
new cottages on his farm on Southern avenue.
They have all modern conveniences, including
gas, hot and cold water, bath, etc They will
make very cosy and comfortable homes and
he will no doubt quickly secure tenants for
them as the rent asked is reasonable.
Mr.. Leonard Dittman has commenced the
the TOun0atlOQ Tor q mOOerQ SIX TOOm COttdSo
on Rosekemp avenue, near Southern avenue,
which will be for sale when completed. This
will present an excellent opportunity for any
one who may wish to make their future home
in Lauravile.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kratz has just completed
pretty six room cottage on Southern avenue.
which she will soon occupy with her son and
daughter.
Mr.. Caleb Rigdon contemplates the building
of two fine cottages on his property the coming
spring. When finished these will be for rent.
They will front on Southern avenue and will
be within three minutes walk of the Hartford
road trolley line. No doubt they will find
ready tenants
Mr.. William Thinker and family are now
occupying their cosy new cottage on Southern
avenue. 1t is located on part of the property
of the late Philip SinZ.
So you see the village of Lauravile is enjoy
ing a genuine building boom and l am sure
other improvements will follow during the
coming spring and summer.
Our enterprising road supervisor, Mr.. J.
Thomas Carter, is busily engaged getting tax
payers to sign the petition for an increase of 10
cts in the tax rate of the 14th district, the
money to be expended on the public roads All
should join in this movement for feel assured
that the money thus raised will be properly ex-
pended by the authorities.
moving picture entertainment will be held
at Hamilton Hall, on Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 25th, at O'Clock, for the benefit OF
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. o.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Committees Appointed. the last meet
ing of the Govane Improvement and Protective
Association President Charles Herzog appoin-
ted the following standing committees to serve
the current year:
Roads-Isaac II. Moss, DIR. H. G. Hess. Jacob
s. Parr, Andrew Anderson ard II. w. Neepier.
Car Service-George Q. Manning G. s. M.
Williamson, Robert s. Rodgers II. P. Gala
CHER and J. G McCauley.
Light-John G. Pape. Edward N. Munroe,
E. D. mcfarland, Samuel E. Van Trump and
]. L. Rosensteel.
School-Robert D. Mosner, H. M Mettinger,
Rev H. F Downs, Arthur Herzog and W. s.
Norris.
Water-Herman Everding, Rev. W. w.
Shaw, j. J. Walsh, E. NJ. Hiederman and
Daniel Hockaday.
Good of the 0rganization-H S. Randall, R.
A. Poole Jr., Charles A. Reed Harry @. Cox
and Isaac Hoffman.
General Observation-Disclosures P. Kehoe,
Thomas Hicks. Charles E. Golding, F. w.
Youse and George Spindler.
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DEATHS.

Tributes. &C.. 10 Cents Per Line
KLASS.-On the 10th inst, at her home at Park
vile, Sophia Wilhelmina Klass, wife of George
Klass.
KLASS.-Suddenly, at her home at Psrkville, on
the 10th inst, Ada Klass (nee MaulD in her 10Th
year, wife of John ]. Klass.
HOOK.-Near Pikesville, on the 18th inst, Will
liam A. Hook, aged rs years.
READ.-February IA, at Pikesville, Elias A.,
aged rs years, husband of Molly e. Read.
SKIPPER.-At her home at Catonsville, on the
18th instant. Minnie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew j. Skipper.
NICHOL AS.-Snddenly, at his home .Atamasco,
north of Green Spring Valley, on the 10th in
slant, Capt. Wilson Cary Nicholas, aged " yrs.
ENGLAND.-At Roland Park, on the 10th inst,
Catharine, daughter of the late James and
Mary England.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Some Notes From Belair.-The Belair
Lyceum will hold its second debate on Friday,
February 18th. Subject-"Resolved, That
education does not add to the sum of human
happiness" Negative-Messrs. Samuel W.
Bradford, A. G. Starr and H. ]. Boyd; affir-
NATIVE = Rev. Mr.. McCaslin, Mr.. John D..
Worthington and Mr. Davis.
Active preparations is being made for the
"Mistletoe Bough," to be given in the Town
Hall, on the evening of February I'D. The
proceeds will go towards building fund for the
Hartford Historical Society. The young people
are practiciDg the Dances which will be quite
a feature. Martha Washington tea party,
in charge of Mesdames ]. T. G. Hopkins, John
d. Worthington Herman Stump, George L..
Van Bibber and Rosa Sappington, will be an
attractive feature -.
The Beair Electric Company is remodeling
its plant with the intention of furnishing day
and night power to those who may require it.
We pride ourselves in one respect in being
ahead of our sister counties. We have the
electric milking machine.
Mr.. Stanley Holland, near Belair had on
exhibition here 6-legged calf in perfect health,
weeks old weighing 100 lbs.
The enterprisng drug firm Of Boyd q Full
ford will, in the near future, remodel their
store. This firm deserves great credit for
the business they have built up. 1t shows
what young blood and enterprise can accom-
plish.
Mr.. w. P. Stedman principal of the Belair
High School, has been elected to the Chair of
History and English in the Polytechnic Insti-
tute of Baltimore. He will be succeeded here
by Mr. H. P. Porter, of Greensboro, Caroline
county, Md
DIR. and Mrs. Charles A. Hollingsworth left
on Thursday for Hot Springs, Ark.
Miss Rebecca Webb is visiting Mrs. Levin
Lake, Jr. of Baltimore.
Miss May Richardson, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her brother, DR.. Hall Richardson, in this
place
Misses Fannie and Lutte Keen. of Belair, are
visiting friends in Westminster, Md. L.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Roland PARKS Blue Book.-The 1908 edi-
ton of the Roland Park Blue Book has just
been issued. 1t is a neatly bound volume made
doubly attractive by photographs of several
dozen ofthe handsomest residences in the park.
Its frontispiece is a complete map of Roland
Park and the volume contains also several arti-
Giles of special interest together with complete
and carefully complied directory which gives
the names of the heads of each family and a
directory by streets containing the names of all
members Of the families over IA years of age.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Another Fine Tract for Suburban De-
velopment-A tract of 300 acres of land on
the Franklin road, west of Walbrook, has been
purchased by Mr.. John j. Watson. 1t is in
tended to develop the property on the lines OF
old Japanese gardens and landscape architect
is to be employed. There is stream running
through the land and it is proposed to devote
large SPACE on each side of it for park. AT
intervals along this stream will be rustic seats
along the banks. The new suburb will be ap-
preached by q 50-foot boulevard and q hand
some stone entrance will be erected, plans for
which are being prepared. The property was
bought from Mr. and Mrs. Levi q Condor and
the trustees Of the DR.. Charles O'Donovan es-
tate. The consideration is said to have been
in the neighborhood of $50 600. 1t is proposed
to divide the property into acre lots
Horse, Wagon and Men Down Sixty
Feet.-Joseph Hennick and Herrod Thigh
man, residents of the LIST district of Baltimore
county had a narrow escape from instant
death about O'Clock on Friday night Of last
week when their horse and wagon dropped 90
feet over an embankment near Gwynn's Falls,
on Edmonson avenue extended. The two men
managed to get clear of the falling vehicle and
the horse and wagon turned over several times
during its 60foot drop to the level OF the stream
Both men, however, made the descent and
landed practically uniDjured on the top Of the
wreck of their wagon. They were ARRESTED by
Officer Howard and fined 81 and costs each by
Justice Goldman on the charge of being drunk.
They paid their fines.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Patrons of School Organize.-The moth
ers of the pupils of Garrett Heights School have
organized Patrons Association and elected
the following officers President, Mrs. J.
Harry Mitchell; vice-president Mrs. Charles
Faulkner; secretary, Mrs. Royal Phelps
treasurer, Mrs. Charles G. Tames. A commit
tee composed of Mrs. ]. Harry Mitchell, Mrs
G. P. Amendt and Mrs. c. G. Sack was appoin-
ted to prepare constitution.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Putty Hill, Belair Road.-An enjoyable
surprise party was held on the evening of the
18th instant at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Laudenkloss. Dancing was the chief feature,
good music having been provided. Refresh
ments were served during Intervening. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. John Christ,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mickey. Mr.. and Mrs. G; Win
terstine, Mr.. and Mrs. William White, Misses
Elizabeth Reichert, Mary Berg, Rosie Emer-
inc, Katie Rechert, Katie Christ, Barbarba
Butcher, HELEN Burns, Emma Reichert, G..
Sefert. Josephine Burns, Emma Rye and
Messrs. Charles Sippel, @. Robe, John Sippe,
Frank Burns, J., F. Sigpel. John Reichert,
George Butcher, George White, William Lank-
ham, William Celtic, John Klasmeier, Joseph
Berg, Frank Eisner A. Enerine, J. M. Nine
master, John Christ and others.
The quarterly conference of Great Falls Cir
cult. held at Hiss Church on Monday last, was
largely attended.
Mrs. George Klass, who died on the 10Th
inst, was buried in the cemetery at st. John 8
Lutheran Church on Wednesday.
The ladies of Hiss NJ. e. Church will give an
entertainment on Tuesday evening, February
25th. w.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

GOVERNOR CRoTHERs furnished some surpri-
SEES in the Baltimore city nominations he sent
to the Senate on Wednesday evening. Among
them were the following: Police Commission
ers-Messrs. Sherlock Swami and Frank A.
Furst, Democrats, and Mr.. Peter E. Tome,
Republican Supervisors Of Election-Messrs.
Charles d. Carter and Lloyd L. Jackson, DEM
ocrats, and Mr.. Harry W. Nice, Republican !;
Liquor License COMMISSIONERS. Sterett Nc
Kim, Benjamin B. Shreeves and James Bond,
all Democrats Police Examiners-Dr. J. d.
Norris and Mr.. Joseph Y. Brattan. Democrats,
and Mr.. Yates Pennington, Republican. These
are all new appointments with two or three
exceptions. Police Commissioner Tome, who
is a we'll known attorney, is a personal friend
of the Governor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

New Company Incorporated.-The Bow
leys Quarter Company, authorized to deal in
lands, was incorporated on Monday by the fill
ing of certificate in the County Clerks Office
by Messrs. GeorgeR. Willis, Francis T. Homer,
James D. Hughes, Edward e. Burke and
Luther NJ. r. Willis The capital stock is
81 900, divided into four shares at $3.50 each.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

DROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, tow
i SON, MD.-IncOrpOr0ted 1891.-BEAU-
TRULY 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, 1908-02-22

Phoenix, N Q. R. R.-The Sunday school of
Phoenix M. E. Church will hold colonial tea
in the hall over the company's store, on Sat.
urday night, February I'D. Everybody will
be welcome.
Miss Kate Novel; who has been indisposed
for some time, is improving.
Mr.. Kennard Seitz, who has been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Seitz, ofthis place,
has returned to Philadelphia.
Miss Mamie Bell, of Baltimore, is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. George Smith, of Phoenix.
Miss Ida Price is spending some time with
Mrs. Albert Dye, of Arlington, Va.
Mrs. George Williams continues sick with
pneumonia and heart trouble. b.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Mr. A. B. CROUCH who had been cashier OF
the Third National Bank Of Baltimore since
the retirement of Mr.. John F. Sipple, was on
Wednesday elected president of the bank, sue
ceeding Capt. R. NJ. spedden, resigned. Mr..
Crouch entered the Third National six years
ago as book keeper. He is among the young
est bank presidents in the city-being under
forty years of age-and is unmarried. Mr..
VIM. R. Hammond was elected vice-presi-
dent of the bank.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

In AN experiment about to take place the
telephone lines between Paris and Berlin and
Berlin and London will be united so that a
Photographic image may be transmitted over
the wires to the three cities at the same time.
This process of tele photography is said to be
a success, and several European cities will be
equipped for its practical use.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

THE ANNUAL pension bill as favorably re-
ported to the House of Representatives carries
q total appropriation of $50, $4,000. AS
method of economy it proposes to consolidate
all the branch agencies in certain cities into
the central bureau at Washington. This poll
cy is opposed by the G. A. R. There are now
967 81 persons on the pension roll, and the
sum paid them last year was S136, 030, 1874.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22
AN APOLOGY.


The UNION has been seriously handicapped
this week on account of sickness in its office
force We have been obliged, for this reason,
to shorten some of our local letters and entirely
omit others. We hope our readers will cheer
fully bear with these defects and generously
overlook any others that may appear.
Raspeburg, 18th District.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Seymour of this village, have been
confined to their home with severe cases of
grip. Their many friends are glad to hear OF
their convaescence.
The Katie Klatch held at Kelly's Hall by
the teachers of Fullerton public school, on
Wednesday evening of this week, was well
patrOnized by the parents and friends of the
school. An entertainment and dance was
given in connection with the affair and most
enjoyable evening. was spent. Miss Elinor
Francis is principal of the school,
The lecture and stereopticon views given at
Catch Church, on Tuesday evening of this
week, by the Mercy and Help Department of
the East Baltimore District Epworth League,
was we'll attended and much enjoyed. The
subject was Japan.
The many friends of Mr.. Edward Naumann,
OF Hamilton avenue, who was injured in the
explosion on Frederick avenue, on Monday
last, are glad to know his injuries are not
serious. He is superintendent of the Vacuum
Lard Manufacturing Company.
Mr. Allen Erdman, who has been at the City
Hospital for several weeks, has returned to his
home at Rockdale, much improved.
The Alert Volunteer Fire Company, of this
neighborhood, is making arrangements for an
entertainment and dance to be held at Kelly's
Hall, March 4th. Proceeds to aid in purchas-
ing new bell. The music will be furnished
by the Alert Band.
This village, which is rapidly growing into
town, is well supplied with stores and the
residents find it very convenient to supply all
their needs. We have several grocery stores,
one bakery, a butcher and very up-to date
dry goods and notion store, and there are sales
men who come to the homes and take orders
and have the goods delivered. q.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Perry Hall, 18th District.-The thaw OF last
week has made some of our roads very bad
and travel over them has become serious mat
ter. The bottom appears to have dropped out
of the Camp Chapel road from the Belair road
to the Joppa road. Last Saturday a team driven
by Samuel j. Hall. with load of only 1t tons
of hay, was stuck for over two hours. John
Harpel went to the assistance of the driver and
even then he failed to get out. On account OF
the condition of the roads the snow OF this
week did not make good sleighing.
Last week the Young folks had plenty of fun
with their sleighs, skating, &c. Some parties
were out with great sleds drawn by and
mule teams. Some of these had jolly parties
of from 10 to 20 girls and boys.
Mr.. George Butt has new gasoline engine
at work on his property, purchased from the
S. L Lambard Company. 1t is an expensive
machine, but this well known firm is SO well
convinced of its merits that plenty OF time is
allowed for trial. a.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Chase, 18th District.-The funeral of Mrs.
Lena Klingenstein, wife of Mr.. Frederick
Klingenstein, who died at her home, near
Chase, took place Monday afternoon, from
Ebenezer NJ E. Church, Rev. William ii.
Hoffman. officiating. Burial was in the Gem
etery adjoining the church. The pall-bearers
we're Messrs. William G. Earle, James
Gibson, Edward Meeks, William Maddox,
Howard Brazer and Nicholas Lay. Besides
her husband Mrs. Klingenstein is survived by
three characteristics James Willis and Mrs.
Caspar Kraft of Baltimore, and Mrs. VIM.
Dryer, of Chase.
number of the residents of this community
attended the fourth quarterly conference OF
Great Falls Circuit, which was held on Mon
day last at Hiss Church. The meeting was
we'll attended
Mr. George Sterling, who has been ill for
some time, is reported slightly improved.
The inclement weather of the latter part of
last week prevented many from attending the
chicken supper held by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of Ebenezer Church. in Chase Hall.
Notwithstanding the net proceeds amounted
to about $50. The quilt. made and donated
by Mrs Elizabeth Edwards, president Of the
society, was not disposed of but was held over
until the strawberry festival in the spring.
The old saying Winter time hangs heavy
on ones hands, is not applicable around here,
judging from the surprise parties that have
taken place recently. On last Thursday eve
ming the young folks rendered Mr.. Edward
Kline a surprise. Quite NUMBER or guests
were present and very enjoyable time was
had by all
The members of the degree team of Man.
zanita Tribe of l. OR. NJ have treated them
selves to fine outfit. Their new costumes
and regaliss are very handsome and striking
but the owners are just little selfish about
wearing them where the Pale Faces may see
them We would suggest they give an enter
tainment and invite their friends so that we
may decide whether they are as handsome
when in full dress as report has declared. u
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

Randallstown and Vicinity.-The Ladies'
Mite Society of Randallstown will hold an
oyster supper in the Hall, on March 5th and
9th. All will be welcome.
Mrs Luther Parlett and children, who have
been suffering with grip, are improving.
very enjoyable social was held on Tuesday
night at the home of Mr.. George Ehler's, at
Hern wood, in honor of Mrs. EhIer's brother,
Mr.. Nelson, who has been visiting his home at
Granite after long stay in one of the Western
States.
The farmers of this place have filled their
ice-houses and have no more complaints to
make about no cold weather. What will they
find next to complain about2
The Randallstown Mite Society held its last
meeting at the home of Mr.. William Ridgely.
Refreshments we're served during the evening.
The young friends of Miss Edna Day gave
surprise party at her home on Tuesday night
and very good time was had.
The G. E. meeting at the Presbyterian
Church was led last Sunday night by Mr.. Ray
mond Day, of New Windsor College.
Misses Lula and Emma Sudman have been
numbered among the grip victims.
Some of our young ladies had their visions
of sleighrides spoiled on Wednesday when the
snow turned to rain. They were sorely dis
appointed. d.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

MONEY TO LOAN-IN SUMS TO SUIT.
wi ROBERT Fl. BUSSEY,
Towson, Md.
Feb. 10.-tf Residence Cockeysv1lle
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The Good Roads Movement.-A well at
tended meeting of the Philadelphia Road I'M
provement Association was held at Grange
Hail. Oh the Philadelphia road. on Thursday
night, 18th inst. Mr. Henry g. Shirley, the
county roads engineer, was present and gave a
very Interesting talk on the improvement of
public roads Among other things he advoca-
ted the use of the road drag and scraper to
shape up he road wherever it is possible to do
SO. He emphasized the necessity of keeping
the road well rounded in the center in order to
keep off the water. He spoke of the macadam
roads built in New Jersey and other states and
of the great increase in the value of property
and in the comfort of the travelling public
wherever they have been built.
Mr.. ]. Thomas Carter, supervisor OF the l4th
district, spoke of the condition of the roads in
his district and of his plans for their improve
ment during the coming year.
MIR William McCallister, president OF the
Confederated Improvement Association of the
county, spoke of the plan for the increase of lC
cents in road tax for the 14th district and be
lieved that the taxpayers would be well repaid
for the extra outlay.
Quietly Married in Baltimore. MIR: Ed
ward L. Held. a young business man of Tow
son. was quietly married at the brides home,
Twenty third street Baltimore, on Tuesday
evening, TO Miss Mary Amrein. The bride is
a daughter of Mr. William Amrein, formerly
of the 10th district, and the groom is son Of
F, Mr.. Lewis W. Held.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-22

WANTED.
A SINGLE YOUNG WHITE MAN who IN
derstands general farm work and stock, To
well recommended man steady place and good
wages Address, o. b. MAGRU DER,
Feb. 15-3t] Manager, Lutnerville, MO.
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Skipper.-Miss Minnie Skipper, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew J.Skipper, of
Catonsville died on Saturday last, after long
illness from typhoid fever. She was employed
as saleswoman for Armstrong, Gator & Co. and
was taken sick about six weeks ago while in
Florida. She was brought to her home and
her condition became gradually worse Be-
sides her parents she is survived by one sister
and three brothers-Messrs. Edward, Carroll
and Milton Skipper, all of Gainesville.