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THE NEWS
TOWSON. Md.
(Baltimore, Md., Postofflce.)
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Saturday, December 18, 1909.
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
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go to press on Christmas Eve, in order to give
ail persons concerned with the preparation and
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fore, no advertising copy will be received later
than Thursday afternoon. All our patrons will
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postmen in finishing their work in time to
skirmish around for material for a Christmas
dinner and have a little interview with Santa
Claus.
REASSESSMENT GREATLY NEEDED.
Of all the important matters considered by
the Federation of County Commissioners at
tbeir meeting in Baltimore last Thursday, by
far the most important and the most practical
was the topic of a general reassessment for all
the counties. The declaration of the Federa
tion in favor of sach a reassessment ought to
be sufficient to insure the passage of a law to
that effect at the coming session of the
Legislature.
While reassessment is no doubt greatly needed
in all of the counties, it is nowhere so urgently
demanded as in Baltimore county. This is
particularly so on account of the tremendous
suburban development which has taken place
within the past twenty years, most of it within
the past ten years. This development, large as
it has been, has necessarily been of a patch
work nature. Under our peculiar system when
lota have been sold from larger suburban tracts
the lots have been transferred to the new own
ers at some approach to tbeir real value, while
the larger tracts remain on the books at the old
acre prices, fixed at the last general assessment,
when the property in question was farm land.
As a consequence, there is much real estate
near the city which is now only paying taxee
at 150 to $l5O an acre, while it could not be
bought for less than S3OO to 93,000 an acre.
This is manifestly unfair to the holders of the
smaller lots and it is unfair to the general tax
paying public, some of whom are thus com
pelled to bear more than their share of the
burden of public expense. A higher assess
ment for unimproved real estate would also be
a wise proceeding, because it would make own
ers less willing to bold their land and might
induce them to make more liberal prices to
prospective home-builders.
But if it shall be the fortune of Governor
Crothers to appoint officials to make the new
assessment, we would like to suggest that in
this county he name men who will be fair to
individuals as well as to locations. Unduly
low assessments should not be made to persons
in good standing with thedominatiDg political
organization, neither should opponents of the
same organization be mulcted through assess
ments made byway of punishment for tbeir
temerity in fighting the powers that be.
The people will endorse the Governor’s
recommendation for economy in election ex
penses and good county roads; in fact, the
people have been clamoring for these things
for some time, and the Governor is merely
following public sentiment, not leading it.
The recommendation of Mr. D. Lindley Sloan
of Allegany county that the counties be gov
erned by uniform legislation is also a good
one, and should be followed except where
peculiar local conditions make local regula
tions necessary. For instance, mining laws
would have no application in Calvert county,
while oyster legislation would be entirely in
applicable to Allegany.
BALTIMORE’S PLIGHT.
Grievous days seem to have fallen upon
Baltimore again. No sooner was the Monu
mental City fairly heralded throughout the
country as a “city withont graft” than all
sorts of scandals began to crop out, and now
it seems that things are on a fairway to a 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 a man who has made a fortune
as a 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 a man remains in power. The
man who stole $67,000 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,)
other defaulters be punished and investigation
may result in the discovery and punishment
of the persons who are undoubtedly getting a
“rake-off” from law breakers under the guise
of “police protection,” which is taken to mean
protection from the police, but as long as a
roan who has made bis living and a fortune
as a backer of doubtful or illegal ent#prises
controls the appointment of officials, new of
fenders 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.
TWO OF A KIND.
A grain of comfort can be found by the
people of Baltimore county in the recent pn
nouncement of official corruption and of bad
administration methods in the city of Mon
treal. It does not, however, lessen the guilt of
any of our officeholders who are corrupt
cither 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 a 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 a view is either
not very intelligent or is himself not alto
gether square. But, nevertheless, we can
hardly help feeling a little glad, being only
human, upon learning from responsible
Canadians, after they have made a 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.
It 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.
During thx first seven months of this year
over 70,000 people left the United Kingdom for
British North America.
ONE-MAN POWER. INDEED!
Governor Crothers, while at bis office in
Baltimore on Wednesday, expressed his
preference for Senator Arthur P. Gorman of
Howard county and Mr. Adam Peeples of
Ocil county for Speaker of the House of Dele- j
gates the coming session of the Legislature.
Mr. Peeples, who is a successful business man,
is a personal friend of the Governor, who said
concerning him:
If I bad not thought him capable of dis
charging satisfactorily the duties of the
Speakership I should never have tendered him
my support for the position. While it is true
that be never served in the House, that fact
does not weigh heavily against him. Other
men have been selected for Speaker during
tbeir first term in the House.
Mr. Carville D. Benson of Baltimorecounty,
who was strongly backed for the Speakership,
says he is now out of the fight. It is well
that the Governor will carry too much weight
to be overcome by any outside opposition.
The Governor’s unusually frank declaration
Is also regarded as shelving whatever aspira
tions Mr. Biddison of this county may have
entertained to be Presidentoftbe Senate. The
arrangement is doubtless agreeable lo United
States Senator John Walter Bmitb, as it
recognizes the Eastern Shore, helps his friend,
Senator Gorman, and puts a “scotch” in front
of the wheels of the Talbott bandwagon.
NO POLITICS IN CENSUS.
A few days ago President Taft had a very
plain talk with the eighty-five supervisors who
will have charge of next year’s census. He
addressed them in his office and gave them to
understand, in no uncertain way, that tbeir
offices could not be used to advance tbe 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 tbeir Congressional elections.
You have got to select tbe men whom you
think will do the work, and if yon catch them
doing political work I wish yon to remove
them, just as I will remove you if I catch you
doing political work. It is business. I am
not quarreling with the Congreemen.”
DISCOURAGE DIRTY SUGAR.
With a straight tax of a cent a pound (or a
cent and a-half a pound) on sugar, the tendency
would be toward standardizing the article at a
high test where produced, before brloging It to
this country. There is no reason for compelling
the Amerioan public to pay an enormous addi
tional tax to the Sugar Trust for the privilege
of having their foreign eugar cleaned up and
whitened in this country. Let us give the for
eign producer tbe chance to send us clean rather
tbandirty 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 a fair measure
of protection for a good many years to come.
But let the law whieh enables the Sugar Trust
to break down other refiners, to destroy tbe
sugar-importing trade, to terrorize the Louisi
ana growers, and to victimize the beet sugar
industry of the West, while also dictating terms
to the Wen India cane-growers and interfering
with their prosperity—let this tariff on sugar be
radically changed.—From “Tbe Progress of the
World.” in the American Review of Reviews for
December.
OHRIBTMAB PAGANIZED.
(From the Christian Advocate.)
What a mercy Christmas comes but once a
year 1 A Christmas every three months would
tend to general bankruptcy. In many cases
tbe gifts are prompted by a genuine Christmas
spirit, and have back of them feelings of peaoe
* 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 overdoing
the business? It is pleasant to cee tbe stores
trimmed with r)1 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 it being
forgotten ? Will the churches be as thronged
on Christmas Day as the stores were on Christ
mas Eve ? No day in all the year should call out
such congregations, yet how few find their way
to thesanctuary ! Christmas Day is In danger of
being paganized.
LAST WORD OF A CONTROVERSY.
Editor of The Union-News:—ln reply to the
letter written by Mr. Edward 8. Choate, secre
tary of tbe Game Protective Association of the
Second District of Baltimore County, on page 2
of tbe issue of December 11,1 will say that since
Mr. Choate has seen lit to deny the statement
that “tbe posted property plan is not meeting
with much sucoess,” I have a few denials to make
myself. First, there are not 80 per cent, of the
acreage of the district posted ; second, there are
not 9u per cent, of the farmers of the district in
the association; third, instead of getting 90 per
cent, of the remaining 10 per cent, tbe coming
season, they will lose at least 20 per cent, of what
they now have.
Now, in reference to those posters, they were
not torn down by vandals, but by tbe property
owners themselves, and If desired 1 can furnish
a list of names of property owners who have torn
down the posters.
As to the statement of having beard* of only
one quarrel among neighbors on account of
posted property. I can also furnish names of
more than one quarrel.
Now, I think that you owe it to the people of
tbe Second district of Baltimore county that
you deny that part of Mr. Choate’s statement in
reference to posters being torn down only by
vandals, and also as to that one quarrel among
neighbors on account of posted property.
I still say that the posted property plan is not
meeting with much success.
RoyalJ). Claoett.
Work of tbe Register of Wills’ Office—
On Thursday Register of Wills William J.
Peach of Baltimore county sent bis annual
statement to tbe Treasurer of Maryland It
shows an increase in the receipts of the office
of from $22,000 to $30,000 more than in any
previous year. The total receipts were
$61,454.08.
The statement shows that $6,997.06 was re
ceived in fees from gran's of letters, records
and other sources, $9,882.51 from commissions
on taxes collected and $44,574.51 from collateral
tax and tax on commissions collected. There
were paid to theßtate fn.m taxon commissions
and collateral tax $44 574 51, and from excess
of fees over all expenses $8,850.37, making a
total of $53,424 88 paid to the State. The ex
penses of the office for record books, stationery,
printing, typewriting, city directory, janitor’s
service and incidentals amounted to $529.20,
and for Balary of register and deputies $7,500.
During the year 291 letters of administration
and testamentary were granted, 38 certificates
of guardianship issued, 39 new cases entered
on the petition docket, and the approximate
amount of bonds filed, administration and
guardian, sureties being principally corporate,
was $2,500,000
Mr. Peach attributes the large increase in tbe
receipts of tbe office to the development in the
suburban section of the county and the in
crease in collateral tax from 31 to 5 per cent.
He baa been connected with the office 16 years
and is assisted in the management of its
affairs by Deputies Hugh P. Price, John Green
and Eugene Gosnell.
Cemetery Fence Completed.—The very
attractive, as well as substantial, fence recently
placed around Middletown Cemetery, in the
Sixth district, adds very much to its appear
ance, and the community is greatly indebted
to the indomnitable energy of Mrs. S.F. Baub
litz, Mrs. John Hyland and Mrs. Wm. Miller,
who by their perseverance secured contribu
tions to purchase about 40 rods of artistic wire
fencing. The people of the community gave
their services in potting up the fence, ana tbe
posts having received a liberal coat of paint,
greatly adds to tbe beauty of it and contrib
utes to its durability.
The ladies who in this substantial manner
have shown great consideration and respect for
tbe “silent sleepers" whose loving hands have
consigned to their earthly homes, have given a
Jiractical exhibition of kindly interest which
s highly appreciated by the entire community
and it extends grateful acknowledgments to tbe
generous contributors for enabling them to
erect a memorial attesting that each contributor
had not forgotten that within that sacred en
closure were loved ones who, though gone,
are not forgotten.
Damage by Monday’s Rain. —Mr. John
M. Tucker, chairman, and Mr. Walter W.
Crosby, chief engineer, of tbe State Roads
Commission, went to Hamilton, Harford road,
on Thursday and inspected tbe damage done
by last Monday's rain. They were met by Mr.
William McCallister, and examined the wash
ont along the side of tbe newlv-constructed
portion or the road and reported that the matter
will be acted upon at once.
The cellar of tbe Five-Mile House at Ham
ilton was flooded by the overflow of water and
tbe new automobile fire apparatus had to be
called into service to pump it out. Tt e dam
age was caused by the unfinished condition of
the side gutter at the foot of the bill.
Heavy Verdict Against Mr. Ditch M ich
ael B. Wild, employed by tbe Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad as a statistician, was given a
verdict of $3,000 damages by a jury in the Curt
of Common Pleas of Baltimore on Thursday
against J. Smith Ditch for injuries recei vtd by
Mr. Wild when a runabout in which be was
riding with his wife was overturned by a car
riage belonging to Mr. Ditch, a livery stable
keeper. The accident occurred June 8,1908,
near Mount Royal entrance to Druid Hill Park.
Wild claimed $20,000 damages. Messrs. Wm.
8. Bryan and George Dobbin Penniman were
his attorneys.
EARLY WINTER NU TIAL EVENTS.
Weymouth—Martin —An interesting wed
ding was solemnized in Bt. 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 Tbe charch
was beautifully decorated, tbe cbancel being
banked with palms, while tbe altar was a mass
of white chrysanthemums. Rev. W. H. H.
Powers, rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church, Towaon. performed tbe ceremony.
The bride entered tbe church and was escorted
to tbe altar rail by her father, by whom sbe
was given away, and was met by tbe groom.
Tbe bride wore a gown of priocess lace over
white satin, trimmed with pearls, and carried
a sbower bouquet of lillies-of-the-vaHey. Bbe
was attended by her sister, Miss Marian
Frances Martin, Miss Margaret Lee. Miss
Katherine Dinsmore and Miss Grace Evelyn
Bmitb of Boston, Mass .as bridesmaids. Mr.
Harrison Weymouth of New York, a brother
of tbe groom, was best man. Messrs. Richard
B. Sparks, John Lilliebridge, John 8. Crowtber,
Jr., Frederick F. Lines and Charles Herzog
were the ushers. Mr. Weymouth is employed
at Bparrows Point by tbe Maryland Steel
Company. Later in tbe evening tbe couple
left tor tbeir bridal tour.
Eitze—Morsberger—Mies Mary Ethel
Morsberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Morsberger ofCatonsville, and Mr ElmerEiize
of Frederick avenue were married Wednesday
evening at St. Timothy's Protestant Episcopal
i Church, Catonsville. Rev. Percy Fester Hall,
rector, performed tbe ceremony in tbe 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
cbancel by tbe groom and bis best man, his
brother, Mr. Charles Eitze. Miss Florence
Morsberger, sister of the bride, was maid of
honor, and tbe ushers were Messrs Clareoce
Morsberger. Cbristiao Dill. Charles E. Mors
berger and Joseph Qrimboed. The bride wore
a gown of Duchess satin, with pearl trimming
and a veil and carried a bouquet of bride roses.
Following tbe reception was held at tbe Rail
road Hotel, tbe home of tbe bride’s parents.
Orem—Neal— Miss Grace L. Neal, daughter
of Rev. J. St. Clair Neal, pastor of Govanstown
Methodist Episcopal Cburcb, was quietly
married to Mr. William Orem of Catonsville.
Tbe ceremony was performed at tbe parsonage
of tbe Catonsville Methodist Episcopal Church
by the pastor, Rev. John R. Edwards. The
wedding was a quiet one owing to a recent
death in tbe groom’s family. The bride wore
a traveling costume of mode cloth and carried
a bouquet of violets. Mr and Mrs. Orem left
immediately for New York, and on their
return will spend some time with tbe bride’s
parents and will then leave for 8U extended
Western tour.
Turnbaugh—Gordon.—Miss 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 tbe same place,
at tbe parsonage of tbe Methodist Episcopal
Church at Glyndon by Rev. T. G. Watson.
THE DEATH RECORD.
Griffith.—Mrs. Penelope Parks Griffith,
widow of Edwin Griffith, in bis day a well
known farmer of tbe Eighth district, died on
Tuesday at tbe home of her sou, Mr. William
D. Griffith of Chestnut Ridge, aged 80 years.
She had been a resident of that section of the
county all ber life. One son and three grand
children survive ber. Sbe is also survived by
two brothers and a sister—ex-Couuty Treasurer
William Parks, Mr Jobn Parks and Mrs.
Adaline P. Price. Tbe funeral took place at
ber late home on Thursday morning, Rev.
Thomas H. Wright of Kent Island, a former
pastor of Grace Methodist Protestant Church,
Chestnut Ridge, conducting the services. Tbe
pallbearers, all nephews of tbe deceased, were
Messrs William Gent, T. L. Griffith, Linwood
Parks, Isaac Griffith, Edwin Griffith and
Melvin Griffith. Interment in Friends’
Cemetery.
Martin.— Mr. Joshua M. Martin, aged 81
years, died last Saturday at bis home on Roland
avenue. When he moved to Hampden there
were but few houses in the neighborhood. Mr.
Martin was born at Trenton, Baltimore
county. When about 30 years of age he mar
ried Miss Elizabeth Parks and had six chil
dren, who, with the widow, survive. They
are Mrs. Margaret A. Thompson, Mrs. George
E Crist, Mrs. Charles A. Flynn of Washing
ton, N. C.; Miss Lottie Martin of Baltimore,
and Messrs. J. T. Martin of Alberton and H.
Stanton Martin of Baltimore. He is also sur
vived by 15 grandchildren. For tbe last 35
years be was a member of Hampden Methodist
Protestant Church. Mr. Martin celebrated tbe
golden anniversary of bis wedding last Febru
ary and many of bis friends attended.
Erd.wan.— Mr. John Erdman, aged 80 years,
for many years a successful coßfectioner in
Northeast Baltimore, died on Monday last
from tbe infirmities of age. Injuries received
by him in a fall iu tbe rear of bis home last
July are thought to have bad much to do with
bis death. Though a Dative of Baltimore
county Mr. Erdman bad been for many years
a resident of tbe city. A member of tbe police
force during tbe Civil War, Mr. Erdman bad a
number of excitiDg adventures of which be
often talked. He was present when tbe Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment passed through Bal
timore on April 19, 1861. Besides his widow,
he is survived by four sons and a daughter.
There are 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grand
child.
GxRWM.—A letter from Ellicott City dated
December 18 says : “Mr. Jobn Gerwig, one of
tbe most prominent farmers in tbe Second
district of this county, died at the residence of
bis nephew, Jobn H. Gerwig. last Digbt, at
Pine Orchard, aged 80 years. He was born in
Obio and came to Maryland and settled in
Baltimorecounty, bat bad lived in this county
for tbe past twenty years, where he amassed
quite a fortune. His wife died some years ago.”
Keller.— Mr. Lnke Kelley, 63 years old, of
Sparrows Point, who formerly lived for many
years at Ashland, died suddenly at Sparrows
Point last Sunday of heart failure. He bad
attended church services just previous to his
death. He is survived by a widow and six
children. Mrs Thomas Howard of Warren is
a sister, and Mr. Peter Mulcahy, notary public
at Cockeysville, is a brother-in-law.
Sterner.—The funeral of Mrs. Lillian
Sterner, wifeof Mr. Frederick Sterner of Balti
more and daughter of Mr. Richard Harris of
Fowblesburg. Baltimore county, who died
from tuberculosis lasi Saturday, took place on
Monday at Hampstead. Sbe is survived by
one child and eight brothers and two sisters.
W. C. T. U. NOTES.
A striking incident of tbe National W. C. T. U.
Convention that received but little notice in the
press was that of a song and the singer in the big
Auditorium at Omaha. To exemplify tbe work
of the colored branch on Demonstration Night,
a group of workers of the Union were on the
stage when the national president announced
that a song would be rendered by one of the
group. A girl of the colored race, as dark as the
proverbial African night, modestly stepped a
If ttie to tbe f root of tbe line. The pfanist struck
the chords of “The Last Rose of Summer.”
Then a voice as soft as a summer evening breeze,
but carrying to tbe limits of that great hall,
began the beautiful strain with religious words.
Tbe flutter of dress and hum of conversation
died away as by word of command. Tbe voice
rose strong and true and incomparably sweet,
while men and women leaned forward in breath
less interest. It may have been that some of the
charm was cue to the entirely unexpected per
formance. perhaps it told the hearers something
of music that had never appealed to them, per
haps the vibrations of that remarkable tone
struck responsive chords that had never been
swept before by the strange magic of plaintive
melody. We cannot describe the music that
moves us deeply, but tbe spectator who heard
that song can well believe that however great
the emotion stirred by that National Conven
tion, nothing so reached the depths of the hearts
of the audience as did tbe song of that negro
girl, Bliza J. L. Champ of Texas.
The musical director of the convention was
Mrs. Frances W. Graham, who was assisted by
notes of two cornets, one played by a daughter
of the North and one by a daughter of tbe
South—Miss Rose Bower of South Dakota, and
Miss Ruth Tonville of Alabama. Tbe picture of
the two young women, side by side, blowing the
notes that had become a rallying call for tbe
white ribbon hosts, was truly symbolic of the
daughters of both North and South, standing
shoulder to shoulder in the fight for prohibition.
Tbe press despatches published In some of our
daily papers announcing the defeat of the prohi
bition constitutional amendment in Alabama
would lead many to believe that the State has
“gone wet." Alabama has statutory prohibition
of the most approved kind, and a difference of
opinion among the temperance forces as to the
desi rabillty of asking for a constitutional amend
ment at this time is, in part, responsible for Its
defeat. Three hundred thousand dollars is said
to have been the price paid by the allied bre wiDg
interests of St Louis in their desperate battle
to stem tbe tide of prohibition In that State.
Tbe temperance forces have no cause to be dis
mayed—Alabama Is still “dry.”
A pretty prelude to one of the business sessions
of the National Convention was the introduction
of two 6tnall children, who had traveled with
their mother from Chicago to Omaha on tbe W.
C. T. U. official train. They were Bdith Sally
Hayes and Gurdon Fred. Hayes, descendents of
former President Rutherford B. Hayes, and in
response to a request that they tell the audience
why they belong to the Loyal Temperance
Legion, both responded “ ’Cause I don't want
saloons.”
With their motto: “Educate, agitate, keep the
ball rolling,” the young people’s branch of Tow
son W. C. T. U. will hold tbe first of a series of
meetings here in January. The speaker of the
evening will be Rev. C. M. Levister, editor of
the Baltimore Methodist, who made such a
favorable impression at the Baltimore county
convention.
Press Supt. Towson W. C. T. U.
Maryland Lodge Holda Smoker. —A
smoker and literary programme was eDjoyed
Thursday night by tbe members of Maryland
Lodge of Odd Fellows of Uovans at Parr’alHall.
Mr. T. Ward Norris gave a sketch in negro
d alect; Mr. Edward Stevenson, banjo selec
tion ; Messrs. George H. McCauley and Jobn
Miller, a selection ou mandolin and guitar,
and a number of phonographic selections were
also given. Tbe following constitnte tbe en
tertainment committee, wno will arrange for
similar affairs throughout tbe winter: Messrs.
W. M. Cogswell, chairman ; Walter F. Cogs
well, John Hain, George M. Graef, J. J. Regea
ter, H. A. Read, J.Fred. Anderson and How
ard Banner. Tbe next smoker will be held
January 27.
Looks Like a ‘‘Fake’’ Rabbit Story
Sportsmen gunning in tbe valley of tbe Pa
tapsco river report the discovery of a peculiar
and serious malady which has attacked tbeir
favorite prey, aajs tbe Baltimore American.
Along tbe boundary lines of Baltimore, Anne
Arundel and Howard counties particularly the
disease is prevalent among tbe cottontails.
Bcores of gunners wbo find good sport in tbis
section of the State, known as “tbe gnnner’s
paradise,” have reported the discovery of tbe
diseasein rabbits killed by them. Themalady,
so it is said, affects tbe rabbits most peculiarly.
Until apparently in tbe last stages of the afflic
tion. they seemingly suffer no physical incon
venience and ateas spry as any of tbeir healthy
brothers.
Tbe hunters bave frequently shot rabbits
that appeared to be of unusual size, only to find
that tbe animals were puffed up. A disease of
a like nature was prevalent among yonng rab
bits during the breeding months and especially
in tbe spring of tbe year. It is thought to
bave been brongbt about by tbe wet weather.
As Ibis season has been exceptionally dry,
however, the outbreak of tbe malady among
tbe fully developed animals cannot be ascribed
to that reason.
Grand Jury D1 icbarged —Tbe Grand Jury
for tbe December term of tbe Circuit Court
adjourned yesterday, after a session of 10 days.
In discharging them Judge Duncan said they
bad set a precedent in tbßt every man bad
beeD present every day of tbesession. Messrs.
H. C. Jenifer and William H. Evans, tbe
clerks, were presented gold stick pins by tbe
jurymen and Foreman William Frszer was
given a gold riDg. The jnry gave a dinner at
Hotel Smedlev to tbe court officials and
others.
Tbe jury investigated 45 cases and found 32
indictments. Tbe jail and almshouse received
favorable mention. It was stated that tbe
County Treasurer’s office was visited, but that
as few jurymen are qualified and none bave
the time to make a thorough examination of
the books, there should he a provision to have
this done by an expert accountant. It was
stated that tbe system of bookkeeping seems
to be satisfactory.
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
Grain, Hay, Etc.
WHEAT
Bpot @ 1.21 X
CORN
New, bu 66 @ 68k
“ Cob, per brl., 3.30 @ 3.35
OATS
White, No. 2 50 @ 50X
Mixed, No. 2 47X@ 48
RYE
Bag lots 65 @ 78
HAY
No. 1. timothy, bales 18.00 @18.50
No. 2. " " 17.00 @17.50
No. 1, clover, mixed 17.00 @17.50
No. 2. “ “ 15.00 @16.00
STRAW
Straight rye, new @16.00
“ “ No. 2 @15.00
Tangled rye. blocks 10.50 @ll.OO
Wheat, blocks 7.00 @ 7.50
Oat, good to prime 8.00 @ 9.00
MILL FEED
Spring bran and middlings, t0n.24.50 @25.50
Country Produce, (wholesale.)
BUTTER
Creamery, separator 32 @ 34X
“ prints 33 @ 36
Md. dairy prints - 23 @ 24
EGGS
Nearby firsts @ 30
LIVE POULTRY
Old hens, pound 13 @ 14
Young chickens, pound 14X@ 15
Ducks, pound 12 @ 14
Geese “ @ 12
Turkeys, young, pound 21 @ 22
“ old Toms, pound 17 @ 18
DRESSED POULTRY.
Turkeys, pound 22 @ 23
Chickens, “ 13 @ 15
Ducks 12 @ 15
Geese 13 @ 14
DRESSED HOGS.
Light, pound 9X@ 9X
Medium, pound BX@ 9
Heavy, “ @ 8
VEGETABLES
(Corrected every Friday by C. N. Merritt ft Bro.,
Produce Commission Merchants, Produce
Exchange Building, Baltimore.)
Potatoes, bushel 50 @ 65
Apples, fancy, bushel 60 @ 70
Spinach, bushel 15 (at 25
Kale, bushel 5 @ 15
Turnips, bushel 20 @ 30
Carrots, bunch IX@ 2
Beets, box 40 @ 50
At tbe Hay Scales.
EASTERN
Timothy hay 15.00 @17.00
Clover nay 15.00 @17.00
Wheat straw 7.00 @B.OO
Rye straw 13.00 @16.00
Corn, barrel @ 3.50
WESTERN
Timothy hay 16.00 @17.00
Clover bay 13.00 @14.00
Wheat straw @ 8.00
Rye straw 15.00 @16.00
Corn, barrel @ 4.50
NORTHWESTERN
Timothy hay 15.00 @17.00
Clover bay 12.00 @14.00
Wheat straw 9.00 @IO.OO
Rye straw 18.00 @15.00
Corn, barrel 426 ® 4.60
DEATHS.
—Tribute*. Ac., to Cents Per Line.—
APPLETON.— Suddenly, December 13, at Park
ton, James H., son of Matilda and the late
William Appleton.
BENTZ.—December 14. at the residence of his
son, at Flnksburg, Md., Michael H. Bentz, in
the 87th year of his age.
BOEHM.—In Baltimore, Deoember 14, Amelia
E. daughter of the late Charles G. and Eliza
beth Caplto Boehm and aunt of Mr. Arthur
Boehm, formerly of Aigburth Park.
BARBER.—On December 16th, at the residence
of her son (Mr. Thomas N. Barber.) Lauravllle,
Margaret A., wife o“ the late Daniel N. Barber.
BAY.-Suddenly, on December 10, at her home.
In Lynchburg, Va, Ida Street Bay, wife of
George T. Bay, formerly of Jarrettsville, Har
ford county.
COCKSY.—Deoember 10, at Harmony Hall, My
Lady’s Manor, John, aged 29 years, son of tbe
late Col. Joshua H. and Anna R. Cockey.
ERDMAN.—In Baltimore December 13. Jobn, in
bis 80th year, husband of Sarah E. Erdman and
son of the late John and Mary A. Erdman.
FULTON.—Suddenly, December 15. at her home.
Marble Hill. Cockeysville, Priscilla Ann, wife
of William T. Fulton.
GRIFFITH.— December 13, at Shawan, Md.,
Penelope, wife of the late Edwin Griffith.
JONES.—Suddenly, on the 13th instant, at her
residence, Wilhelm Park. Baltimore county,
Mary A. Jones, wife of Charles H. Jones.
JESSOP.—December 10, Susan R., wife of the
late Dominick B. Jessop. formerly of Reisters
town, in the 72dyear of her age.
KALB.—Near Woodlawn, Baltimore county,
after a short Illness. Harry D„ son of Charles
F. and Emma H. Kalb, aged 21 years.
KELLY.—Suddenly. December 12, at bis resi
dence, Sparrows Point, Luke, aged 61 years,
husband of Annie Kelly.
MARTlN.—December 11. at his residence, Ro
land avenue, Joshua M. Martin, in his 81st
year.
RETTIGER.- December 9, after a lingering ill
ness, at the residence of bis son-in-law. Charles
A. Heinz, Jenkins lane, John G. Rettiger, in
bis 86th year.
BWElTZEß.—December 15, at Kingsville, Balti
morecounty. George Sweltzer, aged 64 years.
VANCE.—At Pikesvllle, December 15, Ray, aged
27 years, husband of Rosie Vance.
WOODS.—Suddenly, on December 18, at his
home in Baltimore, Riohard G. Woods, son of
Marion V. and the late William C. Woods,
formerly of Sherwood, Baltimore county.
Hew Jjk&ueutisjemjeixts.
TjVJR SALE.
FRESH COW AND CALF BY HER SIDE.
Apply to FIVE-MILE HOUSE,
Dec. 18—It] York Road, Govanstown.
jpOR SALE CHEAP.
A. TOP MARKET WAGON, suitable for either
one or two horses; almost as good as new.
Apply to FERDINAND EMMERT.
Phcenlx R. F. D. No. 1. Md.
Residence—Blenheim. [Dec. 18—3t*
THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY IN HARFORD CODNTY.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
the charter of said company, an election for
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS thereof will
be held at its office, Bel Air, on
Monday, January 3, 1910,
At 12 o'clock M.,
to serve for the ensuing year and for tbe trans
action of such other business as may come
before tbe meeting.
GEORGE R. CAIRNES,
Dec. 18—td] Secretary.
Application
-fob
transfer OF LIQUOR LICENSE.
Office or the Clerk of the Circuit Court )
for Baltimore County, V
Towson, Md., Dec. 17.1909. )
Notice is hereby given that application has
been made to tbis office for tbe transfer of li
cense to sell spiritueus or fermented liquors
from
Jobn Bien, 3138 East Lombard street. Twelfth
district, to John Schenning, 3738 East Lombard
street. Twelfth distiict.
And that unless cause be shown in writing to
the contrary.
On or before the 31st day of December, 1909,
the transfer applied for will be granted, provi
ded tbe applicant complies with the require
ments of few. WILLIAM P. COLE,
Dec. 18-2 M Clerk.
CHRISTMAS BARGAINS
AT
TOWSON nmAnn
VARIETY WlVmil
SECOND DOOR BELOW
”J. T. HARRIS 4
FRESH MEATS & GROCERY STORE
aryou will find not only DRY GOODS AND
NOTIONS AND HOUSE FURNIBHINGB in
endless variety, but a fine Assortment of TOYS,
CAN DIES. NUTS, and ail the pretty things to
please the Children, the Young Ladles, the Boys,
the Old Folks, the Professional People.
BTTlie Prices will suit every
body, as we have marked each and every article
at prices that make the old time merchant trem
ble In his boots. We are determined to make
this House the most popular in the town.
Wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Yours truly, J. T. HARRIS ft CO.
Urn &jflw**iisemjetxts.
y^OMT.
A LARGE black and white fox
HOUND, with tan ears. on Tuesday, 14th instant. ;
Liberal reward it returned to
BBNGST BALL,
Dec. 18-lt] Green Spring Valley Hunt'Club. |
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTTnC MSTCH
WILL BE HELD AT
LONG GBBEN POSTOFFICE, MD.,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 7,1900
Commencing at 1.30 P. M.
Professional and Amateur Classes. Pump
Guns, Turkeys, Moneys, will be the Pools. Shells
for sale on grounds. If inclement weather will
be held JANUABY 1, 1910. [Dec. 18-2 t
G. Alnutt Manning, Solicitor, KO7 Gaither
Estate Building, Baltimore, Md.
EX PARTE IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF ANNA SEE, in the Cir
cuit Court for Baltimore County, in
Equity.'
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
County, sitting in Equity, this 17th day of De
cember, 1909, that the private sales of the ground
rents and property mentioned in these proceed
ings, made and reported by G. Alnutt Manning,
Trustee, be'ratified and confirmed, unlees cause
to the cont rary be shown.
On or before the 10th day of January, 1910 ;
Provided a copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county, once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 10th day of January. 1910.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$2,709.22 WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk.
True Copy—Test:
Dec 18—4tl WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
C. Bote Mace, Solicitor, 939 St. Paul Street,
Baltimore, Md.
John F. Gontrum. Solicitor, haw Building,
Baltimore, Md.
Amelia schaub rs. johanna her-
TING ET. AL. in the Circuit Court
for Baltimore County, in Equity.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
County, this 14th day of December, 1909, that the
sale made and reported by C. Ross Mace and
John F. Gontrum, Trustees, for the sale of the
property described in the proceedings iu the
above entitled cause, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown,
On or before the 17th day of January, 1910,
Provided a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and published in Balti
more county, once in each or three successive
weeks before the said 17th day of January, 1910.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$5,126.00. WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk.
True Copy—Test:
Dec. 18—4t| WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
/"CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
‘‘CHESAPEAKE LINE.”
ELEGANT PABBENGER STEAMERS “CO
LUMBIA” AND “AUGUSTA."
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK,Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily (except Sun
day) at 6.80 P. M., arriving Old Point Comfort at
6.00 A. M. and Norfolk at 7.00 A. M.. where con
nection is made with the Rail Lines for all points
South.
“YORK RIVER LINE.”
“ATLANTA” for WEST POINT and RICH
MOND, Va.
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday-Thursday
and'Saturday at 5.00 P. M., and arrives West Point
at 7.45 A. M., and Richmond at 9.30 A. M.
Bteamers call at Gloucester Point. Yorktown,
Clement’s. Clay Bank and Allmond’s, Weather
and ice conditions permitting.
BTEAMERB LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIERS 18 and 19 LIGHT STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points may be secured,
baggage checked and staterooms reserved from
the City Ticket Offices, 119 E. Baltimore street,
ARTHUR W. ROBSON. Agent, 127 E. Baltimore
street, T. H. DIENER & CO.. Agents, 217 E. Bal
timore street, J. H. EAGER, Agent, 306 N.
Charles street, or the General Offices. Light and
Lee streets, Baltimore, Md.
E. J. CHISM, N. CHAPMAN.
Gen’l Pass. Agent. Asst. Genl. Pass. Agt.
Dec 18—tf
Silverware *
-AND
* Jewelry.
A. WALLENHORST,
11 and 13 Sooth Gar Street,
Baltimore, Md.
DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND
FINE JEWELRY, SILVERWARE,
CUT GLASS, UMBRELLAS,
BRUSHES AND COMBS.
’ BEAUTIFUL DESIGNB AND EXQUISITE
| WORKMANSHIP AT MODERATE COST.
FINE SELECTIONS FOR ANNIVERSARY
i AND WEDDING GIFTS.
1 SSL. Don’t Forget the Name and Place.
rpRESPASS NOTICE.
The undersigned, Property-owners and Ten
ants of Baltimore county, do hereby give no
tice that anyone found TRESPASSING ON
THEIR PREMISES WITH DOG OR GUN, OR
BOTH, without written permission, will be
prosecuted, and we authorize Game Wardens
and Officers to arrest said parties when found so
trespassing. v
Edward 8. Peerce, Edward Reynolds,
Jacob M. Pearce, Wm. S. Cowley,
Arthur W. Shanklin, Kurtz Estate,
W. Jeff Shanklin, Henry Dickmeyer.
Samuel A. Parks, Thomas W. Offutt,
Harold Scarboro, Thomas Todd,
George Harryman, Joshua F. Todd,
Henry C. Merryman, Frank I. Wheeler,
Patrick Maguire, Benjamin T. Ridgely,
Neville R. Ridgely, Isaac Jones,
William H. Todd, James T. Johnson.
Wm. A. Price, Richard H. Pleasants,
Charles E. Fendall. Mrs. Wm. Gilmor,
Prospect Hill Cemetery Sheppard & Enoch Pratt
Company, Hospital.
Henry C. Matthews, Jacob Seidel,
Casper Sipple of C., Thomas C. Ruddell.
John Crowther, The Ivy Land Company.
Any one wishing his name added to this list
may do so without expense by sending a postal
card to The “Union News,” or the Democrat
and Journal.
Nov. 6—tf
JIOB SALE OB LEASE.
ON HILLEN ROAD, NEAR CITY LIMITS,
STONE MANSION AND LAWN,
HOTELIVY,
SEVERAL OTHER DWELLINGS
AND BUILDINGS. STONE QUAR
RIES, LAND IN~LOTS OR TRACTS
TO SUIT PURCHASERS OR LESSEES.
THIS PROPERTY WAS FORMERLY
KNOWN”AB THE
THORNE ESTATE.
OVCall or Address,
THE IVY LAND COMPANY,
Offutt Building, Towson,
C. & P. Phone—Towson 138.
Or 412-14 EQUITABLE BUILDING,
Baltimore,
C. & P. Phone—St. Paul 8143.
JAMES J. LINDSAY,
President.
WILLIAM P. COLE.
Vice-President.
FRANK I. WHEELER.
Dec. 11—3t] Secretary and Treasurer.
JJtOR BALE.
ONE No. 8 KITCHEN RANGE. 1 DOUBLE
HEATER, for Sitting or Dining room, with
register and pipes; 1 HIGH-ARM SINGER
BEWING MACHINE, all in good order.
Apply to Mrs. A. B. MILES.
Virginia and Shealey Aves., Towson, Md.
Deo. 11—3t*
pOB SALE.
A YOUNG COMBINATION BADDLE AND
DRIVING MARE; small but good-looker; has
been used by a lady. For information as to
price, Ac., apply at tbe farm of
Mrs. MARY E. CURRY.
Dec. 11—2t] Jacksonville, Balto. Co., Md.
■ypARNING TO TRESPASSERS.
All persons are warned not to trespass upon
my premises with DOG, TRAP or GUN. or in
any other manner. Persons disregarding this
notice will be prosecuted.
F. W. WRIGHT,
Nov. 6tD.lß] Cockeysville. Md.
/COCKERELS FOR SALE.
ROSECOMB RHODE ISLAND RED COCK
ERELS. Good Strain. Prices moderate.
WM. P. CRAGHAN,
Rider. Md.
Residence— Bherwood, N.C.R.R. [Dec. 4—3t*
piAT FOR RENT IN TOWSON.
FOUR ROOMS on second floor of building
formerly occupied by The Towson News. Gas
i Range included. Apply at
i Nov. 20—tf] UNION-NEWS OFFICE.
| jyj-ONKY TO LOAN.
! In any sum from SSOO to $5,000 on first mort
; gage, mast be gilt edge, at 6X per cent.
JAMES P. OFFUTT,
Feb. 18—tf Attorney at Law, Towson, Md.
Money to loan—in sums to suit.
ROBERT H. BUSSEY.
Towson, Md.
Feb. 10.—tf Residence Coekeysville
ptiscellaneutts.
Gibson A Smith, Attorneys, 909-919 Cal
vert Building, Baltimore, Md.
; VTORTGAGK SALE
VALUABLE
; FEE-SIMPLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY,
Partly BUnated in Baltimore County
and Partly in Baltimore
City.
By virtue of the power contained in a mort
gage from George L. Dorsey and Ella R. Dorsey,
his wife, dated August 27, 1908, and recorded
S among the Mortgage Records of Balti-JEM
more county, in Liber W. p. C., No. 304,®jCr
> 195. Ac., which mortgage has been duly as
signed to Frank B. Smith, as will appear by
reference to said assignment duly recorded
among said Mortgage Records with the original
mortgage (and default having occurred) tbe
undersigned. Assignee of said mortgage, will
sell at Public Auction, ON THE PREMISES, on
Tuesday, December 91, 1909,
At the hour of 3 P. M.,
ALL THE PROPERTY IN
SAID MORTGAGE DESCRIBED, BEING
A LOT IN FEE-SIMPLE,
Beginning for the Bame on the northwest side
of Forrest avenue, at the distance of 279 feet 8
Inches southwesterly from the corner formed
by the intersection of the northwest side of
Forrest avenue and tbe westernmost side of
Oak field avenue and running thence southwest
erly binding on the northwest side of Forrest
avenue 50 teet; thence northwesterly at right
angles to Forrest avenue 204 feet 3 Inches to in
tersect a line drawn parallel to and 150 feet
southerly at right angles to Kathland avenue;
thence southeasterly, binding thereon 67 feet 5
inches to Intersect a line drawn northwesterly
from tbe place of beginning at right angles to
Forrest avenue; thence easterly, reversing
said line and bounding thereon 158 feet 11 inches
to the place of beginning.
|WBeing lot known as No. 2, on the plat
reoorded in the Land Records of Baltimore
county with the deed, in Liber W. P. C.. No. 313,
folio 589. See also record of said deed in the
Land Records of Baltimore city, in Liber R. C.,
2352, folio 210.
THIS PROPERTY IS IMPROVED
BY A TWO-STORY AND ATTIC FRAME
DWELLING. ABOUT TWO-THIRDS
COMPLETED.
TERMS OF SALE.—One-third cash, balance
in six and twelve months, deferred payments to
bear interest; or all cash at the option of the
purchaser.
@ r " A cash deposit of $250 required at the time
of sale. FRANK B. SMITH, Asslgneo.
SCHWAB BROS. A CO., Auctioneers.
Nov. 27—ts.
Hennighausen <ft Stein, Solicitors, S. E,
Cor. Courtland and Saratoga Streets,
Baltimore, Md.
John U. Richardson, Solicitor, Date Build
ing, Baltimore, Md.
TRUSTEES’ SALE
—OP—
VALU A B L E
FEE-SIMPLE PROPERTY,
IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, IN CANTON,
At the Corner of Hudson and
Clinton Streets, Improvements Known
as Nos. 203 and 205 Hudson
Street.
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
BBaltimore8 Baltimore county, in Equity, the under
signed. Trustees, will sell at Public Auo-Trr
i, ON THE PRKMIBEB, on
Monday, January 3, 1910,
At 3 o'clock P. M„
ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE PROPERTY
LYING IN BALTIMORE COUNTY
AFORESAID AND THUS DESCRIBED;
for the same at the centre of
Clinton and Hudson streets, as laid out on a plat
of the Canton premises, and running thence east
along the centre of Hudsou street 104 feet to a
lot conveyed by deed of partition by Wolf to
Muller; thence south, binding on said lot 185 feet
to the centre of a2O foot alley; thence west,
along the centre of said alley, with the use
thereof, 104 feet to the centre of Clinton street;
and thence north along the centre of Clinton
street to the beginning.
BY TWO TWO STORY
DWELLINGS,KNOWN AS Nos. 203 AND
206 HUDSON STREET (old numbers.)
TERMS OF SALE.—One-third cash, balance
In six and twelve months; credit payments to
bear interest from day of sale and to be secured
to the satisfaction of the trustees; or all cash,
at purchaser’s option.
“A deposit of S2OO required of purchaser at
sale.
PERCY C. HENNIGHAUSEN, I rr-natees
JOHN H. RICHARDSON. f -trustees.
E. T. NEWELL A COMPANY, Auctioneers.
Deo. 11—ts.
Mclntosh Thrift, Solicitors,9l3 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, Md.
jy/£ORTGAGEE'S SALE
VALUABLE FEE-SIMPLE PROPERTY,
LOCATED IN WEST ARLINGTON.
By virtue of a power of sale contained in a
Mortgage from Francis W. Weaver and M.
Eugenie Weaver, his wife, to Franois Schleunes,
At* dated October Bth, 1907, and recorded AM
Biiil among the Mortgage Records of Baltl-MJPP
more County in Liber W. P.C , No. 291, Folio 117,
the undersigned, Attorney named in said mort
gage, will sell by Public Auction, ON THE
PREMIBEB, on
Tuesday, December 98, 1909,
At 1 o’clock P. M„
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, BITUATED
IN BALTIMORE COUNTY,
Beginning at the corner formed by tbe inter
section of the west side of Nevarro avenue and
the south side of Groveland avenue, and running
thence westerly bounding on the south side of
Groveland avenue 100 feet; thence southerly
and parallel with Nevarro avenue, 150 feet tothe
north side of an alley 15 feet wide there laid out,
and thence easterly and binding on north side of
said alley, with the use thereof in common, 100
feet to the west side of Nevarro avenue, and
thence northerly binding on the west side of
Nevarro avenue 150 feet to the place of beginning
The Improvements consist of a
TWO AND ONE-HALF STORY BUILDING,
with water, sewerage and modern conveniences,
located in one of the most desirable sections of
West Arlington, convenient to car lines, and
protected by ample neighborhood restrictions
and conditions. The lot has also a
STABLE AND CARRIAGE HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE—One-third cash, balance,
with interest, in six and twelve months, or all
cash at the purchaser’s option.
.•*A deposit of $250 will be required of pur
chaser at the sale.
JAMES F. THRIFT,
Attorney named in Mortgage.
E. T. NEWELL A CO., Auctioneers.
Deo. 4—ts]
gECnND GRAND SHOOTING MATCH
° FOR TURKEYS~AND GEESE,
FOLLOWED BY A DANCE AT NIGHT, AT
P. TREMPER’S HALL,
PUTTY HILL, BEL AIR ROAD, ON
Monday, December 27, 1909.
Also, A DANCE ON
New Year’s Night, January 1,1910.
Prize Waltz will be given this night. A
prize will be given to the best waltzers.
Busses to and from cars on both occasions.
W MICH EL’S MUSIC.*®*
Dec.ll-2t
STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING.
Towson, Md., December 3,1909.
Notice is hereby given that the regular An
nual Meeting of SHAREHOLDERS OF THE
TOWBON NATIONAL BANK will be held at
the Banking House of said Bank, on
Tuesday, the 11th day of January, 1910,
Between the hours of 11 A. M. and 2 P. M„
for the purpose of electing NINE DIREC
TORS to serve during tbe ensuing year, and to
transact such other business as may property be
brought before said meeting.
W. CLARENCE CRAUMER,
Dec. 11—td] Cashier.
FARM FOR RENT.
Farm of Three Hundred Acres, One Mile
from Railroad Station, Near
Baltimore.
BPLENDID IMPROVEMENTS, Btable for 75
Cows, Silos, all outbuildings In good condition.
Has been run as dairy farm for years, and is one
of tbe best farms in tbe county.
49-BLUE GRABB PASTURES. EIGHTY
ACRES IN GRAIN AND GRASS.
Will rent on shares to a number one farmer
who is reliable aDd has the stock to work it well.
49-Call on or address
THE UNION-NEWS,
Dec. 11—2t] Towson, Md.
TO STOCKHOLDERS
The regular Annual Meeting of the STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE SECOND NATIONAL
BANK OF TO WSON, for the election of Direc
tors for the ensuing year, will be held IN THE
DIRECTORS’ ROOM OF SAID BANK, at Tow
son, on
Tuesday, the 11th day of January, 1910,
At 10 o'clock A. M.
THOS. J. MEADS,
Dec. 4—td] Cashier.
■jq-OTICK-ANNUAL MEETING.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meet
ing of the STOCKHOLDERS OF THE NA
TIONAL B\NK OF COCKEYBVILLE will be
held at the BANK BUILDING, on
Tuesday, the 11th day of January, 1910,
Between the hour* of 1 and 2 P. M„
for the purpose of electing SEVEN DIREC
TORS for the ensuing year.
WILLIAM H. BUCK. Jb ,
Dec. 4—td] Cashier.
rjTRUCK FARM rOlt SALE.
A highly improved TRUCK FARM OF 43
ACRES, situated at Silver Spring, Belalr road,
which will be a State road: all cleared but about
6 acres, and in fine condition. Has been used
many yean as a truck farm. Fine water, both
spring and pump. All buildings in flrstrclass
condition; 7 miles from Baltimore; School,
Churches; Stores and R. F. Postal Delivery.
Plenty of fine young Fruit Trees.
FREDERICK R. JASPER.
Fullerton, (R. F. D.),Md.
/.PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY .-. jA
. *S XA TE MEN
RECEIPTS * AND * DISBURSEMENTS
public school purposes, X
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1909. V
A V
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand July 31.1909 $ 5,109.85
State School Tax 87,819.70
Btate Free School Fund 3,051.04
State Donations and Academic Fund. 1,2tf1.00
County School Tax, 31X cents on the
SIOO, Levy of .1908— Running Expen
ses $148,250.00
New Buildings 60,000 00
County School Tax, 33 cents on the
SIOO, Levy of 1909—Running Expen
ses. $67,034.50
New Buildings 80,000.00
— 87,031.50
Interest on Deposits, Second National
National Bank il?- b 8
Licenses •• • • , JOB-30
Manual Training Fund 1.500.00
Free Book Fund 11,716.21
Commercial Training Fund 3,000.00
Colored Industriar Fund 1,600.00
Sale of old desks, School 5, District 5. 2.00
Bale of old School Building 5, Dis
tricts. 200.00
lusurance on Brehm’s Lane School
Building 1,200.00
Error—Check returned 33 38
Sale of old lumber Brehm’s Lane 5.00
Tuition Fees from adjoining counties. 294.00
Donation from Woman’s Club and
Patrons of Glyndon School 139.00
Patrons of Mt. Washington, part pay
ment on New Building Fund 1,000.00
Tuition Principal School 2, Dis
trict 12 3.00
Cash on note Second National
Bank $25,000
Balance 1908, Special Teacher Fund,
Roland Park School 38.00
Errors on Stationery Bills. 83.18
Tuition paid to Principals 562.81
$412,762.68
T. B. TODD, President. [Dec, 18—3t] ALBERT 3. COOK, Secretary and Treasurer,
WHEELS OF PROSPERITY AGAIN IN MOTION.
If you desire your SONS and DAUGHTERS to
be self-sustaining, have them pursue a course of
study
AT
pounded incorporated
j I ii ißranches Taught.
If you are not #Commercial
qualified to fill a **Course,
good paying p o s 1- <*••••.Bookkeeping and
tion as Stenogra- *.•..office Practice,
pber. Bookkeeper, Banking, Account-
Accountant or Au- ini, Penmanship,
ditor, do not delay, Arithmetic. Busi
but begin your '"‘“■MlrMßtluMi' ness Law. K a p i d
preparation at once Calculations and
— Correspondence
dav school, •“skst*
Entire Year. 4^
(Touch e't hod h
Penmanship, Spell-
NIGHT SCHOOL, Baltimore Maryland ing, English an d ml
n „. A„,, Business Cor res-
October to April. pondence.
46th YEAR
TERMS.
DAY SESSIONS, sl2 Per Month. NIGHT SESSIONS, $5.00 Per Month.
Business College,
Baltimore . Maryland
Corner Fayette and Hanover Streets.
FOR ANNOUNCEMENT, Address,
F. A. SADLER, President.
R. M. BROWNING, Secretary.
Please mention this Paper.
gegal Vertices.
E. E. Painter, Attorney, 301 St. Paul St.,
Baltimore, Md.
Francis d. rkese, Charles a
REEBE VS. JOHN B. REESE, ET AL., in
thid Circuit Court for Baltimore County,
IN OR < SeRED, by the Circuit Court for Balti
more county, this 2d day of December, 1909. that
the sale made and reported by Francis D. Reese
and Charles A. Reese, Executors, lor the sale of
the property described in tbe proceedings In
the above entitled cause, be ratified and con
firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown.
On or before the 97th day of December, 1909,
Provided a copy of this order be Inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county, once in each of three successive weeks,
before tbe said 27th day of December, 1909.
Tbe report states the amount of sales to be
$4,846.00. WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
True Copy—Test: _ _ .
Dec. 4—4tJ WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk.
Biehard Bernard A Son, Solicitors, 84
Central Savings Bank Building,
Baltimore, Md.
Bertha e. willts, rs. carrie nel
son. in the Circuit Court for Balti
more County, in Equity.
ORDERED, by tbe Circuit Court for Baltimore
oounty, this 2d day of December, 1909, that the
sale made and reported by Alfred D. Bernard,
Attorney named In Mortgage for tbe sale of the
property described in the proceedings in tbe
above entitled cause, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to tbe contrary thereof be shown.
On or before the 97th day 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 27th day of December, 1909.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$6,225.00. WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk,
True Copy—Test:
Dec. 4—4tl WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
TO CREDITOKS.
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. POWEL,
late of said county,deceased. All personshaving
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit tbe same, with the vouchers thereof,
to tbe subscriber,
On or before the 16th 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 band this lOtb day of
December. 1909. J. EDGAR POWEL.
Dec. 11—4t] Administrator.
Bichard Bernard & Son, Attorneys, 84 Cen
tral Savings Bank Building, Balto., Md.
TO CREDITORS.
THIS 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri
ber has obtained from the Orphans’ Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on tbe
estate of
AUGUSTUS D. CLEMENS, Jr.,
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 9th 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 3d day of
December, 1909. MARY CLEMENS,
Dec. 4—4t*l Executrix.
John S, Ensor, Attorney, Offutt Building,
Towson, Md,
TO CREDITORS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri
bers have obtained from tbe Orphans’ Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
estate of
JAMES L. GEMMILL,
late of said county .deceased. All persons having
claims against tbe said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscribers,
On or before the 9th 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 our hands this 3d day of
December, 1909.
SARAH J. GEMMILL. I
JAMEB STEPHEN GEMMILL, f **>cutors.
Dec. 4—4t*]
John 8. Ensor, Attorney at Daw, Offutt
Building, Towson, Md.
'CTOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri
ber has obtained from the Orphans’ Court of
Baltimore county, letters of administration on
tbe estate of
JOBHUA 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 9d 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 24th day of
November. 1909. ARIETTA WOODYARD.
Nov. 27—4t*I Administratrix.
TOOK SALE.
A FOUR-PASSENGER DAYTON WAGON,
practically new, and a set of BINGLE HAR
NESS. Apply to Mrs. HENRY J. LINS,
Phoenix R. F. D.,No. 1. lid.
Residence—Sweet Air. [Dec. 11—3t*
DISBURSEMENTS. !
Rent $ 5,778.84
Fuel 14.491.17
Repairs 7,354.40
Apparatus and Furniture, including
Stoves 7,184.33
Teachers’ Salaries 229,924.06
New Buildings 81.548.70
Bauitary Costs 1,856.69
Incidentals, including Janitors’ Fees. 12.179.44
Kiudergarten, Manual Training and
Domestic Science, all schools 6,450.37
Office Expenses—
Stationery. Rent, Postage. Furni
ture, Library, Telephone, Examina
tions, Incidentals 2,062.83
Salary of Secretary. Treasurer and
County Superintendent 2,500.00
Traveling Expenses, school visitations 500.00
►alary of Assistant. 1.500.00 M
Bchool Visitations 800.00
Balary of School Commissioners 600.00
Salary of Clerk 600.00 - ■
Extra work. Louisa A. Bayly 56.10
Tuition Fees Paid to Adjoining Coun- M
ties 627.00
Transportation, 10 schools 3,245.19
Commencement Exercises. Diplomas,
&c 130.67
Discount and Interest 733.33
Loans—Notes paid Second .National m
Bank, $25,000. (See offsetin receipts)
•Commercial Course exp’s, including
$338.48 for books 1,688.86
Printing 665.75
Advertising 257.49
Insurance 469.40
Expenses of Institute 1,312.59
Expenses of State and County Asso
ciation 664.32
School Libraries 300.00
Attorney’s Fees 250.00
Books and Supplies ... 11,557.95
Stationery 6,038.84
Balance Cash on Hand, July 31,1909.. 9,934.87
$412,762.68
•Salary of Commercial Teacbers ($1,620) included
in Teachers’ Salaries.
HUBjceUaneowß.
HOLIDAY I GOODS
J. S. Macdonald Co.
214 North Charles St., Baltimore, Md
|| WATCHES
JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE,
CLOCKS, &c.
FULL LINE OF DESIRABLE GOODS
AT LOWEST PRICES. MODER
ATE COST JEWELRY FOR
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
HOLIDAY GOODS
YOU ARB CORDIALLY INVITED
TO INSPKIT MY GREATLY IN
CREASED STOCK OF V V *,*
Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry,
AT THE LOWEST PRICES FOR
THE CLAB3 OF GOODS. *,* ***
Solid Gold Rings • 1.50 up
Solid Gold Cuff Buttons. 2.00 op
Solid Gold Watches 15.00 up
GOODS LAID ASIDE FOR CHRISTMAS.
CARL A. BOUCBEIN,
431 North Gay Street,
Opposite No. 6 Engine Houie.
ROBERT CLARK. A. W. CLARK
LUTHERVILLE
STEAM * LAUNDRY,
ROBERT CLARKJ SON, Prop’rt.
NEWLY FITTED THROUGHOUT AND NOW
READY FOR BUBINBBB.
Good Work, Moderate Charges
Public patronage respectfully solicited.
GOODB CALLED FObTaND DELIVERED.
C. & P. Phone. Mch. 13-ly
Application
—FOR—
TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE.
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court 1
for Baltimore County, V
Towson. Md.. Dec. 10,1909. I
Notice is hereby given that application, have
been made to this office for tbe transfer of li
cense to sell spirituous or fermented liquor,
from
Louis J. Bloom, Frederick road, Catonsville,
First district, to Samuel Bloom, Frederick road,
Catonsville, First district.
Thomas J. Kenney. 4118 Eastern avenue
Twelfth district, to Joseph Grason, Jr., 4118
Eastern avenue. Twelfth district.
Caroline M. James, Administratrix Annapolis
avenue. Thirteenth district, to
Annapolis avenue, Hullsville, Thirteenth dis
trAnd that unless cause be shown in writing to
the contrary, _ ____
On or before the 2let day of December, 1909,
the transfers applied for w ‘ l ,‘s e 'f? u^’ p J2, V uf r^
the applicants complies with ail the reo
menu of law. WILLIAM P. COLB.
Dec. 11—2t] ue . r _
O HOPS FOR RENT.
The BLACKSMITH AND WHEELWRIGHT
ferwith^w^in^^ah^^^^a^Exc*!.
lent stand for
Dec. 11—3t*l Towson, Md.