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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Mr. J B Finnelt is with his family here.
| Mr. " L Dalgarn is spending TO-DAY i
Martinsburg
! MI c1eon B Moore>of Louisvi1is s, IS spend
ing few days il town..
4 Mr. Richard B Smith, of wickliffe. was
pleasant caller at the SPIRIT Office yesterday
MIRO L Watson spent Sunday with his
wife aud children, who are visiting in Mid
dleway.
| Mr. and Mrs w H Martin and two daugh-
tiers. of WaYnesvi11e. Ill. are visiting Mrs G
| W Bane.
Mrs W F Stinnett and two little daueh-
tiers, of jamestown, N G, have been visiting
Mrs W T. Da1garn.
Misses jamie and Nellie Hunsicker, of
Summit Point, are visiting DR. and Mrs W
A Swim1ey, in Winchester.
Mrs L NJ Blessing and daughter. yiss
Elizabeth, of Washington City, are whiting
the family of Mrs Elizabeth Blessing.
Mr. William Haycock. the tall sycamore of
the Opequon, gave us a pleasant call yester-
day, and was as bright and genial as ever.
Rev DR. w Fl Meade. late of Chapel Hill,
is visiting. Mrs NJ B Howell and family.
DIR Meade will hereafter make his home in
Knoxville, Tenn.
MrRobert Hockensmith, of Emmittsburg,
Md. who has been visiting his son here. left
for home this morning, accompanied by
Mrs Hockensmith and child.
Mr. and Mrs BENZ Shepherd,~som Norfolk,
Va; Miss Meta Bennett of Hagerstown;
Miss Horte1se Britner. of Shepherdstown,
and Miss Nellie Young of Charles Town,
have been visiting Miss Emma Langdon at
Rippon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l. Anderson Mr. and
Mrs. H. F. Tyler and son, of Washington;
Mr.. Edward Weaver, of North Carolina, and
Mr.. E. W. Daley and son of Middleway,
were guests of the family of Mr. J w Daley,
on Sunday.
Mr. Geo F Eichleberger who has been in
the government service in Washington .for
some years. but who formerly lived at
Federal Hill" this county, has been visit
ing his old friend Mr. Geo w NARROW, near
Mechanicstown.
Mr. Lewis A Miller, with his mother, Mrs
Edward Miller. of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, have
arrived at Wheatland to be guests of Col
and Mrs S FL Higginbotham They are
bro ther and mother of Mrs Higginhotham.
Mrs Miller who is in her S7th year stood the
journey from GAINESVILLE well, and will make
a prolonged stay with her daughter, Mrs
Higginbotham.
Mr. Joseph F Painter has as his guest his
former comrade in arms Mr. | N Roberts,
of Stewartsville. Mo. Both belonged to
Co X, 10th Va Infantry. and had not until
last week, seen each other since the men,
orable 18th of May, 1S64-oyer forty-five
years ago-when the Confederate lines were
broken at Spottsylvania and Mr. Roberts
fell into the hands of the enemy They
were boys then, and now for the nonce they
are boys again.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Kool, kumfortable, serviceable clothes
for men and boys.
GEO G MARsTELLER,
One Price Clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

RANITE Wal Blue and white gran
M lite ware, three coat ware at
YESTERDAY 4 CO.'S
A NY article of tin or galvanized ware not
IA in stock viii be made to order on short
notice YESTERDAY T. co.
los :. Charles Street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Money to Loan on approved real estate
security. g. M. Beltzhoover. Jr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Our invoices of fall stock of mems and
boys ready-to-w.ar c'othes are arriving
daily. Geo G Farsteller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

arrival of our fall hats Vim, Kahn, Lead
ing Halter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

For sale.-Cottage Porch, Queen Anne
style, 7x1S feet, cheap. G. n Coleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Mems fall shapes in hats. newest colors.
See them before you buy. Geo G Marste'ler
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Hard knocks boy school shoes sold b,
Geo G Marsteller, One Price Clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Marsteler's special sale of school clothes
for boys Sept to Sept IS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

NJ. Palmbaum & Bro offer special bar
gains in shirt waists
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Position Wanted.

l would like to have q position to teLd tt
pair of horses and work around house.
July 13-tf. WILLIAM BRENT.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
DISCOURAGE DIRTY SUGAR.

With straight tax of cent pound Tor a
cent and a-half pound) on sugar. the tendency
would be toward standardizing the article at
high test where produced, before bringing 1t to
this country. There is no reason for compelling
the American public to pay an enormous addi-
tional tax to the Sugar Trust for the privilege
of having their foreign sugar cleaned up and
whitened in this country. Let US give the for
ei0n producer the chance to send US clean ather
than dirty sugar. Let the beet-sugar production
of America be amply protected, and let it grow
as fast as it will. Let the sugar-growers and
sugar makers of Louisiana have fair measure
of protection for a good many years to come.
But let the law which enables the Sugar Trust
to break down other refners, to destroy the
sugar-importing trade. to terrorize the Louisi-
ana growers, and to victimize the beet sugar
industry OF the West. while also debating terms
to the West India cane growers and interfering
with their prosperity-let this tariff on sugar be
radically changed.-From 1.-THE Progress of the
World" in the American Review of Reviews for
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18

Governor Crothers. while at his Office in
Baltimore on Wednesday. expressed his
preference for Senator Arthur P German Of
Howard county and Mr.. Adam Peoples Of
Cecil county for Speaker Of the House Of Dele
gates the coming session Of the Legislature.
Mr.. Peoples, who is a successful business man,
is q personal friend Of the Governor, who said
concerning him:
II had not thought him capable Of dis
charging satisfactorily the duties of the
Speakership should never have rendered him
my support for the position. While it is true
that he never served in the House, that fact
does not weigh heavily against him. Other
men have been selected for Speaker during
their first term in the House.
Mr.. Carv;lle d. Benson Of Baltimore county.
who was strongly backed for the Hpeakership,
says he is now out of the fight. Il is well
that the Governor will carry too much weight
to be overcome by any outside opposition.
The Governors unusually frank declaration
is also regarded as shelving whatever aspira-
tioDs Mr.. Biddison of this county may have
entertained to be President ofthe Senate. The
arrangement is doubtless agreeable to United
States Senator John Walter Smith. as it
recognizes the Eastern Shore, helps his friend,
Senator German. and puts "scotch" in front
Of the wheels of the Talbot band wagon.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
BALr1MoRE's PLIGHT.

Grievous days seem to have fallen upon
Baltimore again. No sooner was the Monu.
mental City fairly heralded throughout the
country as 'city without graft than all
sorts of scandals began to crop out, and now
it seems that things are on fair way to q re.
vival of the times when policy was rampant
and straw bidding and padded contracts. with
other forms of polite robbery, made snug little
fortunes for many thrifty gentlemen with easy
consciences.
There is no reason to be surprised at this
condition. On the contrary, it would be sur
prising if such a condition had not come
about. With man who has made fortune
as padrone of gamblers at the head of the
dominant political organization what else
could be expected? And there can be but
little hope for any permanent improvement
while such q man remains in power. The
man who stole s67, 900 from the taxpayers and
spent it among the sports who are direct or
indirect proteges of the boss may be convicted
(although that now seems highly improbable.l
other defaulters be punished and investigation
may result in the discovery and punishment
Of the persons who are undoubtedly getting
"rake-of'' from law breakers under the guise
of police protection" which is taken to mean
protection from the police, but as long as q
man who has made his living and fortune
as a backer of doubtful or illegal enterprises
controls the appointment Of officials, new of
tenders will continue to spring up. The only
real cure is for the dominant party to get rid
of its boss or for the city to overthrow that
party.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
TWO OF A KIND.

A grain of comfort can be found by the
people of Baltimore county in the recent an
nouncement of official corruption and of bad
administration methods in the city Of Mon.
treal 1t does not. however, lessen the guilt of
any of our oficeholders who are corrupt
either in the conduct of their respective Offices
or in elections. nor does it diminish the re.
sponsibility of the voters of Baltimore county
who allow corruption to continue to find that
'the other fellow" is also on low moral plane.
The view so often expressed that an act that is
not square is all right because Everybody does
it'' is of course weak and at once shows that
the person who advances such view is either
not very intelligent or is himself not alto
gether square. But, nevertheless, we can
hardly help feeling little glad, being only
human, upon learning from responsible
Canadians. after they have made most pains
taking investigation, that there is considerable
official wrongdoing in one of their great cities,
and that thus the United States is not the only
one of the most highly civilized countries in
which public officials deliberately misuse their
power against the interests of the people.
1t is to be hoped that Montreal will soon rid
itself of the gang that has fastened itself upon
its public affairs, and it is also to be hoped that
before long Baltimore county will succeed in
shaking off the small group Of men who rule
US in their own interest and with entire scorn
of the people, except those people who can and
will help them to retain their control of the
county government.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
DEATHS.


Tributes, &C.. 10 Cents Per Line
APPLETON.-Su Suddenly, December 13, at Park
ton, James H., son of Matilda and the late
William Appleton.
BENTZ.-December IA. at the residence of his
son. at Finksburg, Nd, Michael Fl. Bentz, In
the 87th year of his age.
E., daughter of the late Charles G. and Eliza
beth Capito Boehm and aunt of Mr.. Arthur
Boehm, formerly of Aigburth Park.
of her son (Mr Thomas N. Barber.) Lauraville,
Margaret A., wife o. the late Daniel N. Barber.
On seae IT, 81 ner sa o
George T. Bay. formerly of Jarrettsville, Har-
COCKEY.-December 10, at Harmony Hall, My
Lady's Manor, John, aged 20 years. son of the
late Col. Joshua H. and Anna r. Cockey.
ERDMAN.-In Baltimore December 10. John, in
his 80Ch year, husband of Sarah e. Erdman and
son of the late John and Mary a. Erdman.
FULTON.-Suddenly, Decemb ber l5, at her home
Marble Hill, Cockeysville, Priscilla Ann, wife
GRIFFITH December ID. at Shawan, Nd,
Penelope. wife of the late Edwin Griffith.
residence. Wilhelm Park. Baltimore county oI y,
Mary A. Jones, wife of Charles H. Jones.
JEssoP.-December 10, Susan r, wife Of the
town. in the 72d year Of her age. '0's-
KALB.- Near Woodlawn, Baltimore county,
after short illness. Harry D., son of Charles
KELLY.-Suddenly. December IL, at his resi-
dence, Sparrows Point, Luke, aged 81 years.
husband of Annie Kelly.
MARTIN.-December IL, at his residence, Ro
land avenue, Joshua NJ. Martin, in his 81st
year.
RETTIGER.- December 9, after a lingering ILL
ness, at the residence of his son-in-law. Charles
A. Heinz, Jenkins lane, John G.. Rettiger, in
his 86th year.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10, at Kingsville, Balti
more county. George Sweitzer, aged o. years.
VANCE.-At Pikesville, Dece nber 15, Ray, aged
27 years. husband of Rosie Vance.
WOODS.-Suddenly, on December 13 at his
home in Baltimore, Richard G. Woods, son of
Marion v. and the late William @. Woods,
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
NO PoLrTICs IN CENSUS.

A few days ago President Taft had very
plain talk with the eighty-fi supervisors who
will have charge of next years census. He
addressed them in his Office and gave them to
understand, in no uncertain way, that their
offices could not be used to advance the politi
cal fortunes of any man or party. Conclud-
ing bis talk the President said: MANY Of
you-most Of you-have been recommended
by Congressmen, and it may be that some
Of those Congressmen will come to you
and expect, because they did recommend
you, that you owe them something in the way
of selecting the men as enumerators who will
help them in their Congressional elections.
You have got to select the men whom you
think will do the work, and if you catch them
doing political work l wish yon to remove
them. just as l will remove you if 1 catch you
doing political work. 1t is business. l am
not quarreling with the Congresmen"
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
EARLY WINTER No T1AL EVENTS,

WEYMoUTH-MAR N-An interesting we'd
ding was solemnized in 81. Matthew'S Protest.
ant Episcopal Church, Sparrows Point on
Wednesday evening, when Miss Alice Garrett
Martin, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Joseph T.
Martin, was married to Mr. Frederick Abbott
Weymouth, son of Mr.. and Mrs H. g. O.
Weymouth of Cambridge, Mass The church
was beautifully decorated. The chancel being
banked with palms, while the altar was mass
Of white chrysanthemums. Rev w. H. H.
Powers. rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church. Toweon. performed the ceremony.
The bride entered the church and was escorted
to the altar rail BY her father. by whom she
was given away. and was met by the groom.
The bride wore gown of princess lace over
white satin, trimmed with pearls. and carried
a shower bouquet of lillies-of-the-valey. She
was attended by her sister, Miss Marian
Frances Martin, Miss Margaret Lee. Miss
Katherine Dinsmore and Miss Grace Evelyn
Smith of Boston. Macs. as bridesmaids Mr..
Harrison Weymouth of New York. brother
Of the groom, was best man. Messrs Richard
B. Sparks, John Lilliebridge, John s. Crowther,
Jr.. Frederick f. Lines and Charles Herzog
were the ushers Mr.. Weymouth is employed
at Sparrows Point BY the Maryland Steel
Company. Later in the evening the couple
left for their bridal tour.
EITzE--MoRsBERGER --Miss Mary Ethel
Morsberger, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Morsberger Of fCatonsviIle. and Mr. Elmer Eilze
of Frederick avenue were married Wednesday
evening at st. Timothy's Protestant Episcopal
Church, Catonsville. Rev. Percy Foster Hall,
rector, performed the ceremony in the presence
of a number of invited guests. The bride
entered the church with her father, by whom
she was given in marriage. and was met at the
chancel by the groom and his best man, his
brother, Mr.. Charles Elite. Miss Florence
Morsberger. sister of the bride. was maid of
honor. and the ushers were Messrs Clarence
Morsberger, Christian Dill Charles e. Mors-
berger and Joseph Grimbued. The bride wore
a gown of Duchess satin. with pearl trimming
and veil and carried a bouquet of bride roses.
Following the reception was held at the Rail-
road Hotel, the home of the brides parents.
OREM-NEAL-Miss Grace L. Neal, daughter
of Rev. ]. st. Clair Neal pastor of Govanstown
married to Mr.. William Orem of Catonsville.
The ceremony was performed at the parsonage
of the Catonsville Methodist Episcopal Church
by the pastor, Rev. John R. Edwards. The
wedding was a quiet one owing to recent
death in the groom's family. The bride wore
travelling costume of mode cloth and carried
a bouquet of vio.ets. Mr. and Mrs Orem left
Immediately for New York, and on their
return will spend some time with the brides
parents and will then leave for an extended
Western tour.
TURNBAUGH-GoRDoN. Alice Gordon,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Gordon
of Reisterstown, was married on Wednesday
to Mr.. John Henry Turnbaugh, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Turnbaugh of the same place.
at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at Glyndon by Rev. T. q. Watson.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
Richard Bernard ee Son, Solicitors, 81
Central Savings Bank Building,
Baltimore. Md.

DERTHA e. WILLIS, US. CARRIE MEL
I'D SON. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTI-
MORE COUNTY, IN EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this I'd day of December, 1909, that the
sale made and reported by Alfred D. Bernard.
Attorney named In Mortgage for the sale of the
property described in the proceedings in the
above entitled cause, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown.
On or before the 97th dag Of December, 1909,
Provided a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and published In Balti
more county. once in each of three successive
weeks before the said 9th day of December, 1909.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$5,225.OO. WILLIAM p. COLE, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
Dec. 4-4t1 WILLIAM p. COLE. Clerk.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18

Heavy Verdict Against Mr.. .Ditch.-Mich-
ael B. Wild. employed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad as statistician, was given a
verdict of IS, 600 damages by a jury in the Curt
of Common Pleas of Baltimore on Thursday
against J. Smith Ditch for injuries received by
Mr.. Wild when q runabout in which be was
riding with his wife was overturned by car
riage belonging to Mr.. Ditch. livery stable
keeper. The accident occurred June 8, 1908,
near Mount Royal entrance to Druid Hill Park.
Wild claimed $20, 900 damages. Messrs VIM.
s. Bryan and George Dobbin Penniman were
his attorneys.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
TRUCK FARM rOe sALE.

A highly improved TRUCK FARM OF 40
ACRES. situated at Silver Spring. Belair road,
which will be State road; all cleared but about
8 acres, and in fine condition. Has been used
many years as truck farm. Fine water, both
spring and pump. ALL buildings in firstrclass
condition; miles from Balfimore School,
Churches Stores and r. r. Postal Delivery.
Flenty of fine young Fruit Trees.
FREDEKIOK r. JASPER.
Fullerton. Or. r. d.. Nd
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18

Looks Like q Fake Rabbit Story
Sporfsmen cunning in the valley of the Pa
tapsco river report the discovery of peculiar
and serious malady which has attacked their
favorite prey, says the Baltimore American.
Along the boundary lines of Baltimore, Anne
Arundel and Howard counties particularly the
disease is prevalent among the coltontails.
Scores of guDneTs who find good sport in this
section of the State known as 1.-The gnnners
paradise" have reported the discovery of the
disease in rabbits killtd d by them. The malady,
SO it is said, affects the rabbits most peculiarly.
Until apparently in the last stages of the affiic
iioD. they seemingly suffer no physical incon-
veDience and area as spry as any of their healthy
brothers.
The hunters have frequently shot rabbits
that appeared to be of unusual size only to find
that the animals we're pulled up. A disease of
like nature was prevalent among young rab-
bits during the breeding months and especially
in the spring of the year. It is thought to
have been brought about by the wet weather.
AS this season has been exceptionally dry,
however. the outbreak of the malady among
the fully developed animals cannot be ascribed
to that reason.
Grand Jury Di Discharged- The Grand Jury
for the December term of the Circnit Court
adjourned yesterday, after session of 10 days.
In discharging them Judge Duncan said they
bad set precedent IN that every man had
been present every day of the session. Messrs.
III. G. Jeuifer and William H. Evans, the
clerks. were presented gold stick pins by the
iurymen and Foreman William Frazer was
given gold ring. The jury gave dinner at
Hotel Smedley to the court officials and
others.
The jury Investigated As cases and found 80
indictments. The Jail and almshouse received
favorable mention. It was stated that the
County Treasurer's Office was visited, but that
as few jurymen are qualified and none have
the time to make thorough examination of
the books, there should he provision to have
this done by an expert accountant. 1t was
stated that the system of bookkeeping seems
to be satisfactory.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
CHRISTMAS PAGANIzED.
(From the Christian Advocate


What mercy Christmas comes but once
year A Christmas every three months would
tend to general bankruptcy In many cases
the gifts are prompted by a genuine Christmas
spirit, and have back of them feelings of peace
and good will, but it is impossible at times not
to wonder If some people really know what the
Christmas idea represents. Of course, store
keepers, novelty makers, importers Of fancy and
fanciful goods are in favor of the present ar
rangement, but honestly, are we not OVERRIDING
the business 1t is pleasant to see the stores
trimmed with all manner of Christmas decora-
tions. to watch the people as they crowd the
busy streets, to mark the joyous spirit which
everywhere prevails. yet is it not possible that
the very idea underlying all these things being
forgotten7 Will the churches be as thronged
on Christmas Day as the stores were on Christ
mas Ever No day in all the year should call out
such congregations, yet how few find their way
to the sanctuary Christmas Day is in danger of
being paganized.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
no CREDITORS.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Baltimore County letters of administration
on the estate of
MARTHA s. powell,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof.
to the subscriber,
On or before the 10Th day of June, 1910;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 10th day of
December, 1909. J. EDGAR powell,
Dec 11-4tl Administrator.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18
John 8. Emsor, Attorney at LGtC, Ofstt
Building, T0sCsOSs, Md.
Office TO CREDITOKs

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Baltimore county, letters of administration on
the estate of
JOSHUA DERRICKS.
late of said county, deceased All persons hav
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the I'd day of june, 1910;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 2lth day of
November. 1909. ARIETTA WOODWARD,
Nov. 27-4tf1 Administrators.
The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-12-18

Damage by Mondays Rain-Mr. John
NJ. Tucker, chairman, and Mr.. Walter w.
Crosby, chief engineer. of the State Roads
Commission, went to Hamilton. Hartford road
on Thursday and inspected the damage done
By last Mondays rain. They were met by Mr..
William McCallister, and examined the wash
out along the side of the newly CONSTRUCTED
portion Of the road and reported that the matter
will be acted upon at once.
The cellar of the Five-Mile House at Ham
ilton was flooded by the overflow of water and
the new automobile fire apparatus had TO be
called into service to pump it out. TIE dam
age was caused by the unfinished condition of
the side gutter at the foot of the bill.