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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Musicale for Worthy Object.-There
will be a musicale at the Guild House, Tow
son, on Friday evening, February 10th, 1909,
for the benefit of the Church Club and the
Athletic Association in connection Herewith.
The principal object at present is to put the
bowling alleys-which are in a wretched con-
dition-in proper shape and to make the neces-
sary repairs to the building generally. II is
the hope of those interested in making the club
a benefit to the town, that the public spirited
citizens of the community will lend their gen
erous aid to the committee and insure success
full entertainment. The committee in charge
will be Rev. John J. Jackson and Messrs H.
Courtney Jenifer and A. P. Shanklin.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Farmers Club Elects Oh1cers.-At the
last meeting of the Junior Gunpowder Agrlcul
tural Club officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year as follows:
Executive Committee-Laban SPARKS, Il. Il.
Scott and T. P. Williams France.
Nominating Committee-Daniel s: Pearce,
William D. Curry and II. Amos Matthews.
Treasurer-Calvin D. Price.
COMMITTEES on Machinery-GeorgeE =. Shell
lev, Frank G. Scott and Charles II. Price;
Committee on Fertilizers-ThIoma y. kicn-
ardson. e. E. Scott and Granville Matthews.
Committee on Roads and ghways-Joshua
G. Bosley, Frank G. Scott and George Z.
Committee on Testing Seeds and Fertilizers
Charles H Price, George E. Shelley and Upton
H. Tarbert.
The club passed resolution endorsing the
movement to secure increased pay for the as
sistant teachers of the county.
THE next meeting of the club will be held at
the home of Mr.. II. Arthur Matthews wnen
the discussion will be on 'Topdressing ofcom,
mercial fertilizers and manure for best results.
The BAR Takes Action on the Death OF
Mr.. Anderson.-The members ofthe ToWson
bar. at a meeting held in the court room on
Saturday, 10th inst, unanimously adopted the
following resolutions: m.
Resolyed. That the members Of the Baltl-
more County Bar express their deep sense Oh
loss SUStolQeQ III tuO uCoth Va OOAA
son. who, for the past fourteen years, mao peen
Chief Deputy and Clerk to the Sheriff OF balti,
more county. Always courteous obliging and
efficient in the performance of his duties ne
held our esteem, respect and friendship IN the
highest degree. ..
RESOLVED, That we tender our sincere eymPa-
tbv to his widow and family in their deep sor'
row in the loss of kind and afiectionate hus-
Resolved. That copy OF these resolutions be
sent to his widow and published in the county
The signature of every member OF the oar
was appended to the above resolutions.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Not SO Very Young, But Feeling
"Bully."-The Baltimore Anaericrn of Friday,
22d instant, said: Baltimore will be 179 years
old tomorrow. The day will pass unnoticed
so far as any official celebration is concerned.
Commissioners appointed by the Provincial
Assembly of Mary land met on January %, 1870,
northwest branch of the Patapsco river, and
assisted Philip Jones, surveyor, in the laying
out of town. called Baltimore Town. 1t con-
sisted of 60 building lots and had streets and
lanes The territory burned over by the fire of
February and 8, 1904, constituted in large
measure the original town."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Camp Meeting Ofhcers Elected.-The an
nual meeting of stockholders of Summit Grove
Camp-meetiDg Association was held last Tues
day on the camp grounds at New freedom.
The following board of control was elected :
President, William Gisriel; secretary, Browne
Hammond treasurer. James G. Smith super
intendents, Carl Erdman, John W. Gore, Chas
H. Stallman. Samuel A. Sweeny, Z. Don HON.
man and Chester Bollinger.
The thirty-seventh annual camp meeting
Rev. E. L. Hubbard, pastor of Eutaw Street NJ.
E. Church. in charge for the twelfth year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Enjoyable Masquerade Party Miss
Georgia P. Choate, of Randallstown, was ten
dered delightful masquerade surprise party
by her friends, on Monday evening, January
18th. REGULATIONS were given by Miss Ethel
Guntz, of Hernwood. Later in the evening
supper was served. Those present were Misses
Eleanor Curley, Margaret Jean, Estelle Bowen,
Blanche Choate Blanche Lynch Grace Lisle,
Florence o. Dell, Mr. and Mrs RI Pierce Choate
M. and Mrs. Ebert Jean, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Choate, Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Stansbury,
Mr. and Mrs Walter ODell and Messrs. John
Ward, Marion Choate, William Curley, Ross
Lynch, John w. Bowen and Rev. w. f. Carey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

s.-Mrs. Emeline Banes. widow Of
Lafayette Banes, highly esteemed resident OF
Jacksonville, I'd district, died on Sunday last
in the SOth year OF her age. Deceased was
native of Philadelphia. She survived by two
sons and four daughters-M essrs. G. Ross and
George Banes, Mrs. Emma Frizzell, Mrs. Anna
Anderson, Mrs. George Mcdowell and Mrs.
Charles Oursler. She also leaves % grandchil-
dren and great grandchildren.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Officers Elected.-The Marble Hill I'm.
movement Association, near Cockeysville, has
elected the following officers: President,
George Jessop; vice-president, Louis P. Kraus;
secretary, Carroll P. Benson; treasurer, George
c. Duncan.
officers of the Marble Hill Volunteer Fire
Department are President, George Jessop /;
secretary, c. Price Benson; treasurer, Martin
]. Hyland; captain, Bosley Jessop; assistant,
Carroll p Benson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Hammering Away for the Increase
The Assistant Teachers Association held
meeting on Tuesday night in Abbott Memorial
press the residents with their reasons why their
salaries should be increased There we're sew
eral speakers in the interest of the teachers,
among them being Mr. Rufus K. Wood, OF
the State Board of Education; Mr.. William
McCallister, of Hamilton; Rev. ]. Wynne
Jones. pastor Of the church, and Rev. An
drew b Wood.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Todd.-Mr. Josias Bernard Todd died on the
18th inst, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. T.
Alvah Merritt, of Grange, aged 68 years. De-
ceased, who was a member of the well known
Todd family of Patapsco Neck, was farmer
and unmarried His parents were the late
Richard M. and Isabella Todd. The funeral
took place from the home of Mrs. Merritt at
P. NJ on Tuesday the interment being in Mr..
Thomas B. Todds private burial ground at
North Point.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Harvey.-Mr. William M. Harvey, who was
for some years proprietor ofthe Brighton Hotel,
Back River, died on Saturday last of Brights
disease, aged 43 years. A widow and one broth
er survive him. Deceased, who was we'll known
and an active Democrat was member of the
Order of Eagles
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Texas Council Installs Off1cers.-At a
meeting Of Texas Council, G. B. Legion, of
Texas the following officers for the year were
installed: President-Robert H. Bussey
Vice President-Thomas F. Logan 4; Chancel
lor-Peter Mulcahy Secretary-John Kane;
Collector-Edward ]. Doyle; Chaplain-Rev.
r. C. Campbell Orator-James F. Rafferty,
Treasurer-R.J. Mcknight; Marshal-Thomas
Dalton; Guard-James Shea; Trustees-Dr.
T. c. Bussey, Michael Padian and Daniel
Feeney.
After the installation purse, subscribed to
by the local and Baltimore members, was pre-
sented Rev. R. G. Campbell in appreciation of
land.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Ramsay.-Mrs. Martha Ramsay, widow Of
James NJ. Ramsay, died on the 10th instant at
the home of her son, Mr.. ]. w. Ramsay, of
Loeb Raven, aged 81 years. Besides one son
she is survived by one daughter-Mrs. Mana
Bartol. The funeral took place at Statewide
Presbyterian Church, near Delta. on Monday
ard Bartol, Owens STREET., William r. STREET.,
Gustavus Warfield, John R. Warfield and j.
M Warfield.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Riey.-Mrs. Charlotte Riley, wife of Mr..
John T. Riley, died on the 14th instant at her
home in Duquesne, Pa. For many years Mr..
and Mrs. Riley were residents of Ashland, Bal
timore county, where Mr.. Riley was connected
with the furnaces at that place. Several of their
daughters were teachers of the public schools
of this county. Besides her husband she is
survived by four daughters. Mrs. Riley's
maiden name was Barnhart.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Meeting of the School Board The school
Board held meeting at Towson on Wedne s
day, with the president, Mr. Thomas b. Todd,
in the chair, and Mr.. Albert s. Cook, secretary.
The Board decided to erect High School
building at Catonsville at cost of $50 600 in.
buildings of its class in the county and will
contain IA classrooms, an assembly ROOM
teachers rooms on each floor, corridor, to be
not less than 10 feet, and two stairways from
corridor.
Competition will be offered to architects Sc
lected by the Board, and the plans are to be
submitted by noon March Sd.
After several hours discussion of the .ques-
ton of increasing assistant teachers salaries,
the Board unanimously decided that any. in
crease of salaries must include the principals as
well as the assistant teachers and that it would
be impossible to attempt to fix any schedule OF
salaries without further consideration.
The question of change in the recess hour
at Mount Washington school was held under
advisement.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

New Building Association Incorporated;
The certificate of corporation Of the Pleasant
Hill Permanent Building and Loan Assocla-
tion of Baltimore County has been filed for
record in the County Clerks Office. The in
corporators are Messrs. ]. Frank Shipley, Will
liam r. Bowers, j. George Ritter, Goucher
Tase, Frank c. Rutter, William J: Hooper and
Watson E. Sherwood. The capital stock is
pleasant Hill is located on the Reisterstown
turnpike, in the 4th district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Sawmill Accidental man named james
Smms, employed at a steam sawmill at work
in the woods of Mrs. J. ]. Blandin, at Green
wood, 18th district, met with serious ACCIDENT
on Wednesday. His foot slipped and he fell
against the saw, which was revolving rapidly,
when he was seriously cut about the body.
He was removed to the Office of DIR. John s.
Green, who dressed the wound and sent him
to hospital in Baltimore.
Savings Association Elects Ohcers:-
The Evergreen Lawn Building and Savings AS
ISOLATION has elected the following officers
President. H. a. Centrum; vice president,
Samuel E. Burns; treasurer, DR.. George u.
Wegefarth; secretary. R. H. Cooling. The
savings department allows interest at 81 per
cent IN monthly balances.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Want Country Doctors Better Paid:--A
few days ago, at the annual meeting OF the
State Board of Health, resolutions were passed
protesting against the meager pay allowed
county health officers and urging the Commits
sioners of the counties to cooperate with the
Board to secure satisfactory statutory com.
pensation for health officers upon the basis OF
population.
The law allows only an annual salary Of
$3.50 in counties of 900 population, with $50
year more for every additional 5000 popula-
ton. This is considered by the Board as totally
inadequate, as it does not compensate the coun-
ty health officers for the work they have to do,
or the expense to which they are put.
The resolution also urged the County Com
missioners to allow the county health ofticers
their expenses in addition to their salary. IL
cites that there lisa popular demand for the Ell
cient and thorough execution of the health
laws of the State and that this small maximum
compensation allowed health officers is seri-
Gus obstacle to the enforcement of the laws in
proper manner.
DIR. William H. Welsh was reelected presi.
dent of the Board. The term of DR.. Marshall
L. Price secretary, is for an indefinite period.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

McComas.-Rev. Nicholas D. McComas,
son of the late Capt. J. Marche McComas and
Anna McComas, of White Hall, Baltimore
county. died at his residence in Philadelphia,
January 10th, of pleurisy, in the 74th year OF
his age He was for more than 40 years
member of Philadelphia Conference of the M.
E. Church, and filled number of important
stations in Philadelphia. Surviving him are
two sons who live in Philadelphia, one broth;
er, J. Marche McComas, of BaItimnre, and
three sisters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

League Convention Next Week.-The
Epworth Leaguers of the West Baltimore Dis
trict are greatly interested in their coming
eighteenth annual convention, which will con-
vene at o'clock P. NJ. on Thursday next, in
Union Square Church, Baltimore. Delegates
from Frederick, Carroll, Howard, Anne Arun-
del and Baltimore counties will attend The
exercises will begin with rally of the Junior
Leaguers. A junior hour service will be con-
Quoted by Rev. E. G. Gallaher and an address
will be delivered by Rev. e. Yates, chaplain
at Fort McHenrv,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Hereford Circuit Church NOTES.-The
Ladies Aid Society of Mt. Carmel Church held
its last monthly meeting at the home OF
Mr.. VIM. F. Hoffman, at Evna, on Friday
evening, 9th. After the routine business re-
freshments in abundance were served. Miss
Emma Benson is the president.
On the same evening Mr.. and Mrs. George II;
Duncan, of Marble Hill entertained the Aid
Society of Jessop Church. Mrs. Duncan was
elected president. After an enthusiastic bust
ness meeting and an enjoyable literary program
a collation. was served.
The fourth quarterly conference of Hereford
Circuit will be held February 9th and 9TH, at
Hereford appointment. DR.. W. l.. Mcdowell
will be present both days.
Preaching services on this circuit Sunday
next AS follows: Dover, Mt. Carmel and Here
ford. bv Rev. John s. German; Jessop, Bosley
and Epworth, by Rev. W. ]. Meeks.,
An Epworth League was organized at FAILS
Road appointment on Tuesday evening, 18th
inst, with Mr.. Joseph Gray, president, and
Mr. Rufus Gill, secretary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

For Game and Fish Protection.-A large
attended meeting of those favorable to the for
nation of a Baltimore County Game and Fish
Protective Association was held at Towson on
Tuesday, when permanent organization was
affected by electing the following officers:
President. DR.. A. G. McCurdy; vice.president,
Noah E. Offutt; treasurer, George Hartman !;
secretary, H. Courtenay Jenifer.
The object of the organization is to appoint
executives to have charge of the work in the
districts and to appoint precinct officials, SO
that every section of the county can be watched
The local organization will cooperate with the
State association in securing more uniform
game laws.
The following district executives were selec-
ted LIST district-Victor G. Bloede; M-Caleb
s. Hobbs; 3d-John s. Ensor; 4th-Harry f..
Goodwin 5th-E. Clinton Tracey 6th-Henry
Dickmyer; 7th-John P. Mays Sth-Sherman
Kurtz 9th-Dr. Stuart Cassard 10TH Myers
Pearce; 1.-the. Robert Wilson; 12th-James
E. Mann; 13th-Lloyd Rittenhouse; 18th
Henry Kolb 15th-John Green;
A committee on legislation will be appointed
nv DR.. McCurdy to confer with the committee
recently appointed by Governor Crothers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Currier-Mr. Granville T. Currier for many
years farm manager for DR.. William Whit
ridge, near Ashland, N. G. R. R., died on Sun
day last at his home on East Preston street.
Baltimore, aged 20 years. Mr.. Currier. who
was native of Cecil county, had been engaged
in farming all his life, or until his retirement
few years ago. He is survived by widow and
the following children: Mrs. Edward Peddi.
cord, Mrs. Ada link, Mrs. Harry Guy, Mrs.
Mechor Thompson, Mrs. Alexander Thomp-
son, of Coatsville, Pa, and Mr.. Merryman
Currier
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

The Improvement Association of Highland
town and Canton was organized on Monday
night at Rescue Hall when about so members
were enrolled. The officers elected are: Presi-
dent, Frederick Evans; vicepresdent, Will
liam Ortel; secretary, William II. Schaaf !;
treasurer F. E. Severe. An executive commit
tee will be appointed next Monday night.
Delegates from the Assistant Teachers Asso-
citation of Baltimore county were on hand to
make statement of their position in regard to
their demands for an increase of salary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Gardenville, 18th District The boys and
girls of this place have been having fine times
coasting on the heavily crusted snow. They
shoot down the slippery hills like CREASED
lightning" and land at the bottom anywhere
but on their sleds.
Mrs. Henry Nuth, who has been sick at her
home here, is much better.
Mounted Police Sergeant Lawrence Meise,
who had been off duty some days on account
sickness, is about again.
The children of Gardenville public school
are deep in their examinations. The young
idea will have to sprout now or the crop will
fail.
Miss Mary McClintock is sick at her home
on Franklin avenue.
Jerusalem Lutheran Church will hold an
entertainment January 18th. B.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

officers Elected.-The annual meeting of
the Property Holders Conference of Plat No. l,
Roland Park was held Thursday evening,
January 14tb, at the Womans Club An adj
dress was made by the retiring president, DR..
H. o. Reik, and vote of thanks extended to
him for his work. An election for officers re
suited as follows: President, Charles E. Allen
vice-president, William F. Smith secretary
R. Evitt, DR.. ]. R. Winslow, DR.. J. q. Ballagh
and w. D. Young.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-01-23

Bios LOT COQrG dOuS0 4uPEOV0Lucub
Opened.--The Court House Commission,
named by an act of the Legislature, met on
Monday last at the Offices of Architects Bald
win & Pennington, in Baltimore, and opened
the bids for the improvement of the Court
House at Towson. ALI of these were rejected
as they were were far in excess of the appro-
priation. $780, 0OO) and the Commission decided
to defer the beginning of work until after the
meeting of the Legislature in 1910.
The bids were as follows: D. NJ. Andrews &
Co., $40, 800; Baltimore Ferro Concrete Com
pany, 500. 9O7; David Peoples, S121 .0O6 John
Waters, 1922, OLA; Noel Construction Company,
Sl23, 100; Henry s. Ripple SIPS, 231 Monmon-
Ter & Sorrel. s1S1, 516; D. F. Smith Fire Con-
struction Company, $134, 372; Morrow Broth
ers, S1S5, $50; J. ]. Walsh & Son, S139, 569;
Il. Smith Il Son, sl40, $40; George A. Blake,
S142, $50; E. D. Springer, SAG, 450; g. w. Ash
ley & Co., s146.525; American Construction
Company, SAG, sos; Daniel Harding $179, 631.
The Court House Commission is composed of
Chief Judge N. Charles Burke, Associate Judge
Frank l. Duncan. County Commissioner Henry
P. Mann, Mr.. Joshua F. Cockey, president of
the National Bank of Cockeysville, and Mr..
Frederick Won Kapf.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-14

his head thrust out. his nostrils dilating,
his eyes full OF fright, He did not turn
out of the way OF other horses and vehicles,
and often he and his precious freight came
within an inch OF disaster.
A crowd of pedestrians grew and fol-
lowed the runaway horse. but 1t seemed
no one could reach old Clusters head to
stop him in his madness Several men
made a dash toward his bride, but the
next instant Custer was far away from
them, turning corners and dashing through
streets wildly. And all the time dear
white-faced old Grsndmamma sat perfectly
still, not daring to move lest she be thrown
to the earth, for the frAil buggy was rock
ing like a boat on troubled water.
Within a few seconds after old Clusters
advent into the busy part of the town the
streets were thronged with an excited and
anxious crowd OF people, for the occupant
of the buggy he'd been recognized and the
cry went from throat to throat that dear
old Grandmamma Brown was in danger
OF a sudden and terrible death" for the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-14
Helen's Washington Party

BY Vera B.. Cheney, Aged IA Years.
Creighton, Neb. Red Side.
"oh. dearl Mamma I do wish I could
have a party. because all the girls have
had one and invited me and 1 owe 30
many invitations" said Helen as she came
home from school,. We'll, my dear, I'm
afraid you can't, because 1 am going to
be away on your birthday" said her
mother. Dear! And / did so want a Wash
ington party" said Helen. So they let the
matter drop. Helen expected no party, but
her mother found out she didn't nave to
go, so was going to give Helen a surprise
party IN Washington's birthday, because
that was Helen's birthday. Helen went TO
stay all day with a friend, 80 they had
time to fix things. The children arrived at
1880 and found the house decorated in flags,
hatchets and pictures OF Washington. Helen
came home a few minutes later and was
surely surprised They played games until
time to eat, then they found their places
at the table by little hatchets as place
cards. then they had all kinds OF candy
in shape of hatchets and cherries and Ice
cream In the shape Of hatchets and cher
ries. Then came a big cake the shape OF a
large Ratchet. When the children went
home they declared they had never spent
a more pleasant evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-14
Pet SQUIRRELS
By Howard Gilman, Aged 9 Years, 1o4
South Twenty-eight street, Omaha,
Red Side.

By Howard Gilman, Aged Years, 1912
South Twenty-eight street, Omaha.
Red Side.
Around our house there are very many
trees and our neighbor has put two boxes
up in a tree for the squirrels. Across the
street from our house Is a large wood and
the squirrels run all around there.
One day, when I was sitting on my porch,
a little squirrel got up In my lap. l said
to myself. "If I only had a nut for himl"
Just then my sister looked out the win
dow and saw him in my lap. She ran and
got a nut to give him He took the nut
from her hand. He jumped down on the
porch and began to eat 1t. It was get
ting so late that / had to go In the house.
The next day I was out playing. with my
hand back of me, when I felt something
on my hand. I looked around to see who
1t was and It was a little squirrel. 1 be-
Neve II was the same one that came the
day before. I happened to have a nut in
my pocket, 50 I gave It to him to see
what he would do with II. Instead of eat
ing 1t he went across to the woods a
dug o hole and dropped the nut in It. I
suppose he wanted to save 1t for some
other time. don't you?