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She (Eixxetx. TOWSON. Md. Saturday, February 3, 1906. LONBNECKER BROS., Editor* and Proprietors.^ $ I.SO per annum—in advance. Pottagepre- pntd. Xo mbtrrlption taken for lent than tlx montht. Eire. ft P AND MARYLAND PHO NEB LOCAL ITEMS. S.ILEB ADVERTISED IN “THE UNION.” Wednesday, February 7, by J. D.and E. C. Ham- mond. at Upper Falla, 11th district, work and driving horses, mutes, cattle, sheep, swine, wagons, buggies, harness, etc. Tuesday, February 13. oy E. M. Oillet, on Bacon Hall Farm, near the 19 mile stoue on the York turnpike, horses, cows, farm imple- ments and machinery, provender, etc. Wednesday, February 14, by Mrs. J. Jacob Biel, corner First avenue and Sixteenth st.. Can- ton, stock of all kinds, wagons, farm and trucking utensils, household effects, etc. Monday. February 19, by Fred. O. Smith, on the Montebello Farm, Hlllen road, horses, dairy stock, farming implements, dairy fixtures, etc., etc. Thursday, February 22d, by Harry B. Smith, on the Price farm, on the Warren road, horses, cows, bogs, wagons, farm Implements, etc. Tuesday, February 27, by W. Gill fjjmiLb.trustee, at the Court House door, a desirable little farm on Chestnut Hidge, Bth district. Washington’s birthday (February 22df is a legal holiday in Maryland. Governor Warfield will designate Friday, 6tb, as Arbor and Bird Day. Easier flowers are already beginning to , aha*- above ground in Towson, owing to the ! Tfnusnally mild weather. —The County Commissioners Wednesday appointed James Marriott, constable for the 2d "'district, vice Louis Smith. —* A stringent cigarette bill is before the present Legislature and as matters look now it L/''' will be fought with much vigor. Edwin Trapp, of Blenheim, 10th district, while working at a cutting boxa few days ago, bad the index finger of his left band cut off. —*The baseball teams are already preparing for next season’s work. The Towson Athletic Club expects to have a strong aggregation in the field. -jw'Mr. Peter Mulcahy, a notary public of CtKSkeysville. has been elected vice-president of yfhe Knigbts of Columbus Home Corporation of Baltimore. —-►Petitions to the Legislature favoring the . passage of a compulsory education bill were in l circulation in Towson this week and were numerously signed. -y*' We enjoyed more springlike weather this week and tbe winter of 1905-6appears to settled down to a steady gait of mildness tbcfc will prove a record breaker. —►Tbe snug little farm of tbe late S. M. Yoder, near Unionville, which was offered at public sale a few days ago by bis widow, was withdrawn on a bid of 12,750. -—►Baltimore city needs more water and Baltimore county must furnish it, so there is \ yno sense in rnakiDg a fuss about the matter. The thing is simply inevitable. —An illustrated lecture on “Africa” will be delivered at Providence M. E. Church, northeast of Towson, Sunday, February 4th, at 8 o’clock. Public cordially invited. —►The United Railways and Electric Com- / pany has ordered 100 new cars to take the place [/of those destroyed in the Waverly barn fire. Tbe company wilt not rebuild on the old site. —►Twelve eggs the product of Brown Leg- horn hens belonging to a Towson man weigh- ed 1 pound and 14 ounces. These hens are steady layers, producing eggs every day. —►Today, Saturday, February 3d, tbe sun will rise at 14 minutes after 7 and set at 27 minutes after 5. making the days nearly an hour longer than they were at the beginning of January. —►Active preparations are now being made fyr the formal opening of tbe new Elks Home \ /n Towson, which ceremony will take place on the evening of Washington’s birthday—Feb- i ruary 22d —► The prospect for an ice supply this winter looks as though it bad gone glimmering, but the anxious ones should not give up hope. There may still be plenty of opportunities to secure a supply. —►The meeting to form a lyceum at Sweet Air will be held m the hall at that place, on Saturday evening, February 3d, at 8 o’clock. There should be a large turn out. Everybody will be welcome. —►The regular monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Improvement Club of Govans- towu will be held in Golden Eagle Hall, on Tuesday, February 6th, at Bp. m. Miss Harriet May Mills will speak. —►An immense crowd of people came to Towson on Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Rev. Matthew O'Keefe. The fine "“*■ large church that he built could not nearly ac- commodate the throng. —► Mr. D. W. Gemmill died at his home in Westminster, Md., on Thursday last, aged 71 years. He was a native of Baltimore county and was at one time manager of tbe furnaces at Ashland, N. C. R. R. —► The non partisan taxpayers’ convention will meet in the Court House at Towson, on , Tuesday next, February Ctb, at 10 A. M. It ' will be an important gathering and one that should not be overlooked. —►Ladies from Baltimore county going to Baltimore on shopping tours should be careful of their purses. The negro purse-snatcher is now very active in the city and people should he on the lookout for him. —► The Kansas partridges ordered for Balti- more county will begin to arrive about the 15th of this month and they will be distributed from Towson. Sixty-seven dozens have been ordered from Wichita, in that State. f —►The new directory of the Maryland Tele- I phone Company was issued this week. The I Lutherville Exchange is abandoned and the \ V Towson Exchange tabes its place. The call of Tiib XTIt ion is Towson 23—F. / —lt looks now like Baltimore city will / pave tbe York road, as far north as the new | bouhdary, with Belgian blocks. The protests 1 1 cf the people against either cobblestones \ macadam have had their effect. I —*One of Towson’s most active women has I started a scheme to secure a clock to be placed 1 the tower of tbe Lee Building and unless \Vwe greatly misjudge her tact and energy she V will succeed in the undertaking. —►Justice Grannan, of the Central Police District of Baltimore, has fixed the price of two kisses—and it seems reasonable enough. He charged a man $26 70 for kissing a pretty young married woman against her will. —► Bear in mind the dates for the Farmers’ Institutes at Towson and Monbton, the former February 14tb and 15tb, and the latter Febru- ary 21st. It is earnestly hoped that there will be a large turn out on both these occasions. —►The Maryland School for the Deaf and Dumb, located at Frederick, has now but four pupils from Baltimore county, viz: Clyde Bowen and Elizabeth aDd Helen Moss, all of Govanstown, and Sophia Beasley, of Freeland. —►Several ministers of Catonsville have joined forces to check lawlessness in that com- munity. aDd also to cut down tbe number of saloon'iiceDses. They have issued a letter ask- ing the co-operation of the citizens in the move- ment. j —Two deaths in Towson last Sunday morn- ; ing within a few hours of each other was a I Bhock Ao the community. They were Rev. I Matthew O’Keefe, the venerable pastor of tbe i Church of the Immaculate, and Mr. Henry J. \ Mattingly. —►Reports are now being circulated that theSM. <fe Pa. Railroad will be operated by aleftricity as soon as the great electric plant at McCall’s Ferry, on the Susquehanna, is com- pleted. The dam for this plant is now in course of erection. —►Valentine Trout, a trackman who lives at New Freedom, N. C. R. R., had his left leg badly crushed a few days ago by a log at a saw mill rolling upon him. He is a brother of Mr. J. Frank Trout, storekeeper and postmaster at Maryland Line. —► By a decree of the Circuit Court at Tow- son on Monday Sidney A. Starber had his name changed to Sidney A." Vaughan, which was the maiden name of his mother and by which he was generally known. Mr. O. Parker Baker was his attorney. / —A bill is now before the Legislature to I change the names of county alms-houses to I “partntj homes,” and we hope it will pass. If [ it should pass it will hereafter be “Baltimore \ County Home” instead of alms-house, which \ name sounds unpleasantly. . —►Although the case of the negro William ' Winder, one of the murderers of Gate-Keeper Rinehart, has been removed to Harford county, fiothing is heard as to when it may be brought to trial. Would it not be well to push this matter a little ? Delays are dangerous. —► Erdman avenue, from the Harford to the Belair road, along the north side of Clifton Park, is to be macadamized under the direction of the Baltimore Commissioners for Opening Streets. Judge John J. Doblerand other prop- erty owners are to pay the expense of grading. —►The popularity of the Guild House bowl- ing alleys in Towson continues unabated. Some of the ladies who patronize them are becoming quite expert bowlers. A few nights ago a team of ladies bowled against a team of gentlemen and the latter had hard work to pull off a vic- tory. —►Mr. G. Frank Morgan, the Dulany’s Val- ley miller, says that if the proposed dam three miles above Loch Raven is built to a height of 70 feet the backed water where his mill now stands will be 35 feet deep. If this be so the entire valley above his mill will be one vast —►A number of persons from Norfolk, Va., including several priests, came to Towson on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Rev. Matthew O’Keefe. Hundreds came from Bal- timore and extra cars bad to be put on the electric line in order to accommodate the throng. —►The Messrs. Hammond, of Upper Falls, 11th district, are advertising a big sale of stock in The Union just now, to take place on Wed- nesday, February 7th. It will include 35 head of horses, 16 cows, most of them fresh, sheep, hogs, etc. James L. Norwood will be the auc tioneer. —The Woman’s Suffrage convention will begin at tbe Lyric Theatre in Baltimore next Wednesday ana continue until the 13th. Some of the most prominent women in the country interested in this movement will be present and take part in the proceedings. Everybody is invited. —The annnal meeting of the Fullerton Permanent Loan Association will be held at Fullerton, Belair road, on Thursday. February Bth, at 8 p m. Mr. Alex. McCormick has been president of this association since its organiza- tion many years ago, and Mr. Charles Brock- meyer, secretary. —►The weather man has promised us a cold wave for next week, but not very cold—just enough to freeze a little. The normal tempera- ture for the month of February for tbe past thirty five years has been 36 degrees. The warmest February was in 1890, with an aver- age of 45 degrees. —►The Maryland Athletic Club, which has been occupying the Maryland Oval, on tbe Old Pimlico road, has purchased 8 acres of land on that road, adjoining tbe Gentlemen’s Driving Park property, and will locate its grounds there. Fine improvements will be erected, including a large grand stand. —►The fine residence that ex-Bheriff Wm. H. Green, of Baltimore city, is erecting at Sherwood, N. C. R. R., is rapidly nearing com- pletion. He purchased 30 acres ot land from tbe estate of the late Lewis J. Roberts, on the west side of the railroad, and proposes to make his permanent home there. —►Prof. J. Albert Loose will give one of his pleasing entertainments in the Presbyterian Church at Randallstown, on Friday, February 9th, commencing at 7.30 r. m. Over 150 beauti- ful views of California will be shown. Pro- ceeds for the benefit of the Sunday school. A general invitation is extended. —►Next Wednesday, February 7th, will be the secopd anniversary of Baltimore’s greatest conflagration. What the city has done in the optf of rebnilding in the short space of two A ears is simply marvelous. One would hardly believe it without actually seeing it. There is no discount on Baltimore’s enterprise now. —►Some people think that when a great part of the acreage of Dulany’e Valley is cov- ered with water to increase Baltimore city’s supply that the remaining portion of the land will become practically valueless because of the probable unbealthfulnessof the neighborhood. But perbape there is no ground forsuch fear. —► York connty farmers who saved up eggs thinking the price would be much higher dur- ing the winter were badly stuck. They would not sell when they were up to 35 cents a dozen, and now they are down to 20 cents. The mild weather caused the bens to keep up their lay- ing and this is what caused the drop in the price. —►There was plenty of sunshine on the 2d of February and if the groundhog came out of his hole be could not well help seeing his shadow. This means—according to ancient belief—six weeks of rough weather. The morning of the 2d was one the coldest of tbe winter, thermometers in Towson registering 15 degrees. —► The time for the execution of Isaac Winder, the murderer of Gate-Keeper Rine- harijias not yet been fixed by the Governor, ipdit is not likely that he will designate the 'day until bis nephew’s case is disposed o f. Isaac is now kept locked up in a st**! cage, his attempt to escape having put his keepers on their guard. —Two incendiary fires have occurred near Towson within a month—a large barn and a barrack having been burned—and, apparently, not the slightest effort has been made to fasten the crimes upon anyone. The farmers appear to be at the mercy of these barn burners. Surely something should be done to check in- cendiarvism. —►While breaking stone on a public road a few days ago John U. Bears, of the lllh dis- trict, had one of his eyes seriously injured by a spall striking him in it, punctiu-iDg the ball. He was sent to a hospital in Baltimore where it was determined to remove the eye entirely in order to save the other one. This Mr. Bears would not consent to. —►Edward A. Grill, a deputy game warden of Baltimore county, was arrested in Baltimore a few days ago on the charge of having trouble on the street with Miss May Lessing, to whom he was formerly engaged to be married. The girl used a hatpin to defend herself, but Grill was not spitted, having been able to keep ont of the way of the weapon. —► The first “milk special,” as an outgrowth of the successful “com specials” of last year, will be ruu about the middle of March and it is likely tbe Maryland & Pennsylvania Rail- road will be selected for the initial trip. Mr. C. Bosley Littig is now actively at woQt on this new project and that it will prove success- ful goes almost without saying. —Two weeks ago The Union published tbe fact that a thief had entered the parsonage of Patapsco Station, Patapsco Neck, androbbed Rev. D. M. Browning of his overcoat. Since then a number of the pastor’s friends have pre- sented him with a fine coat to replace the stolen one. That was the third time a par- sonage occupied by Rev. Mr. Browning had been robbed. Lieut. John A. McKew, of the Baltimore city fire department, who died a few days ago at the age of 36 years, was a relative of the family of Mr. John Mcßae, of Baynesville, near Tow- son. He was formerly a member of the Balti- more county fire department. Lieut. McKew, who was on the retired list, contracted a severe cold during the great fire of February, 1904, aud never regained bis health. A special meeting of the stockholders of the Agricultural Society of Baltimore county will be held in the Court House at Towson, on Wednesday, February 7th, commencing at 11 a. m. The board of managers of the society is desirous of having its charter amended and this meeting will be preliminary to that step. The society is in a prosperous condition and this fact should induce the stockholders to turn out. —At last one Baltimore paper has discov- ered that Phoenix, Baltimore countv, is not a “manufacturing village,” and that it has not “a population of about 600.” The glory of that place as a manufacturing town departed some years ago and all tbe many thousands of wheels "have since been standing idle. Bhould Balti- more city carry out its scheme of increasing its water supply from the Gunpowder Phoenix is one of tbe places that will be wiped off the map. —►The proposed immense reservoir in the valley of the Gunpowder is occasioning a great deal ofcomment and speculation. Some people think that $4,000,000 is an immense' sum to spentfon this project, but it is a mere drop in the bijdket to what New York has justdone. That / efty has expended $35,000,000 to further in- crease its supply from the Croton river and the water is brought 40 miles. The same general plan was carried ont there as is proposed here. —* There were some peculiarities about the late Rev. Matthew O'Keefe,pastor ofthe Church of the Immaculate, Towson, that bis friends like to refer to. Although nearly 78 years of age he never wore eyeglasses and no one ever saw him with gloves on. It is said that a few days before he died he told a lady friend that he intended to die without owning a cent, and said to her that she would have to bury him as he had no money to pay funeral expenses. She said she would comply with his request. Farmers’ Institutes Some of Those Who Will Speak at Them—Director Wil- liam L. Amoss, of the Maryland Farmers’ In- stitutes, when he comes to Baltimore county this month will be accompanied by several gentlemen whose talks cannot fail to interest those who attend tbe meetings. Among them will be tbe following: Mr. C. M. Lewelling, of Beaver City, Nebras- ka, was born in 1855 of Quaker parents in a hewed log cabin on a prairie farm in the State of lowa, where he spent bis boyhood days. At the age of 14 he entered the Academy at Denmark, lowa. At 17 he began teaching school. In 1877 he moved to Nebraska and built himself a sod house. He has made farming a success and owns several hundred acres of fertile land in the famous alfalfa coun- try. Cattle, hogs and poultry are his pro- ducts. He is a member of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture, and also one of the reg- ular institnte workers of that State. He has been a close student of nature and speaks from observation and experience. His manner of address is convincing, supported by that en- thusiasm that captivates his audiences. rnakiDg them eager to bear him again and again. Mr. Jared Van Wagenen, Jr., the dairy ex- pert of the corps, was born on a farm on the hills of Eastern New York. He took a four years’ course in the College of Agriculture at Cornell University and became instructor of dairying there. His chances of promotion were equivalent to certainty. He chose to go back to the farm, though other offers came. He still remains on the farm, where his herd of half a hundred produce milk which he man- ufactures into golden butter. His talk on “maintaining the fertility of tbe farm” is the “neatest” discourse yet presented at an insti- tute for the Maryland farmer. Former Warm Winters. —While there is doubt whether later winter is to set in in earn- est, it is not amiss to recall testimony of an earlier, warmer winter. According to a Massa- chusetts man, on January 6th, about thirty years ago, the thermometer reached 91 above at Plymouth. Bluebirds sang and butterflies flitted about. Grass was green and a cherry tree was in bloom. Boys went in bathing in the ponds. On January 12th it was recorded that Captain Parker Hall bad “put in most of the year planting.” On February 7th Elijah Sher- man fed his hens on grasshoppers. March 22d Mayflowers were plentiful. The fact is, if one overhauls history he will find there was some kind of weather vagary every few years. There was a year when New England had snow, ice or frost every month in the year. So a winter summer and a summer winter are not surpris- ing if you know the records. Happily, they occur only about once in a century. Relaying of a Corner-Stone. —On Mon- day afternoon last the corner stone of the Pres- byterian Church at Govanstown was relaid in a buttress of the new tower. Tbe old church has been practically taken down, preparatory to enlargement, only one of the side walls, part of the other and tbe front remaining in- tact. In the copper box in the stone were placed a priuted report of the church, a state- mentconcerning its reconstruction, newspapers and some freshly minted coins. The stone was laid by Mr. Lawrence Turnbull, who is enlarging the edifice at his own expense in memory of his father and mother, Mr and Mrs Henry C. Turnbull. Prayer was oflered by the pastor. Rev. W. W. Bhaw. and the goxology was sung. A number of the mem- I bers orthe church were present. Monkton, N. O. B. R.—Mrs. Cecelia Bosley, wife of Mr. Samnel Bosley, of Monkton, died soddenly of apoplexy on Thursday, January 25th, about 7.30 p. if. She left her home in her usual health about 5 o’clock to visit and spend tbe night with her sister in-law, Mrs. Margaret Tipton, a short distance from Monk- ton, where she was stricken and died before tbe doctor and her husband, who were hastily summoned, reached her. The body was at once brought to her home and prepared for burial. Tbe funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was attended by a large con- course of relatives and friends who came to take the last look and pay the last tribute of respect. Tbe services were conducted at Monk- ton M. E. Church, of which the deceased was an honored member since its organization, by the pastor, Rev. Solomon German. By re- auest, “Lead Kindly Light” and “One Bweetly olemn Thought” were sung. Tbe interment was in the cburcb cemetery. The pall-hearers were Messrs. John B. Pearce, William Pearce, Thomas J. Miller, Edward Bosley, William T. Bosley and Francis W. Bond. William C. Brooks was funeral director. Mrs. and Mr. Bosley were married 44 years ago and lived happily together until parted by death, in tbe bonse in which they began lire together. She was a devoted wife and mother and a kind neighbor, ever ready and willingto make sacrifices for the comfort of others. She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters. The sons are Mr. Charles H. Bosley, of Richmond, Va., who is district pas- senger agent of the Norfolk and Western Rail- road; Mr. Clarence W. Bosley, of Baltimore, and Mr. 8. Scott Bosley, of Harrisburg, Pa. The daughters are Mrs. William B. Hutchins, of Harford county, and Miss Grace Bosley, of Monkton. Mrs. Bosley was born in Baltimore 66 years ago, and was a daughter of tbe late John Scott, who was a conductor on the Northern Central Railroad when in its infancy, and who was severely injured in the memorable head-on col- lision between two passenger trains about fifty years ago. near what ia now Rnxton Btation, and in which many lives were lost. Mrs. Laura Sparks, wife of Mr. Albert Sparks, a farmer who resides abont two miles from Monkton, was knocked down by a horse at her home on Saturday morning, 27b, and sustained a fracture of the collarbone and a bad cut on the side of the head. Dr. T. Ross Payne was summoned and reduced the fracture and dress- ed the cut. MonktonLodge, No. 117, Knights of Pythias, will bold an oyster supper in their hall, Febru- ary 6th, 7th and Bth. This lodge is now in a growing condition. On Monday evening, January 29tb, Miss Ethel Bond entertained a few cf her friends in honor of the 20th anniversary of her birth. Those present were Misses Florence Miller, Catharine Miller. Emma Batchelor, Nettle Kay, Bertha BoDd. Henrietta Burk, Emma Burk and Messrs. C. W. Kay, Roy Alder, C. E. Smith and John F. Burk. The evening was spent in games and other amusements. Mrs. Young, wife of Mr. John Young, of this place, was awakened early on Wednesday morning by the presence of two burglars in her bedroom. Bhe screamed and the men es- caped and were forced to leave behind consid- erable booty which they had gathered together. They, however, carried away SSO belonging to Mr. Young and $lO which Mrs Young had in her keeping as treasurer of the Missionary So- ciety of the Monkton M. E. Church. They had gathered together all the silverware in the bouse and tied it in a spread, but were forced to leave the bundle behind in their hasty de- parture. Several of Mr. Young’s neighbors re- port having heard intruders on their premises. Rev. Solomon German, pastor of the M. E. Church, drove two strange men from his porch A retaining wall has been built around part of the cemetery at Monkton, and the fence given a new coat of paint. Mrs George Young, who has been quite ill, is improved Thomas Holingshead is still confined to his home, where he has been for nearly two mouths. F. Fullerton, 14th District.—The officers of Belair Road Council, C. B. L , previously elect- ed, the names of which were published in The Union a few weeks ago, were duly installed by the State officials of the Legion on Sunday last. The members of St. Joseph’s parish were invited, the ladies inclnded, and the occasion was much enjoyed. Addresses were made by Oapt. Dunn, presidentof theStateCouncil, and Rev. Charles J Trinkaus. Bistersof theparish school were also present. Refreshments were served. Necker P. O. will be abolished February Ist, 1906, the office being on the Fullerton R. F. D. route. Probably better mail facilities will be given when tbe car line is extended. It was pointed out that no magistrate is within three miles of this place, the nearest one beiDg on the east at Middle River, on the north at Perry Hall, on the west a Towson, and on the south—in our neigboring town of Gardenville—there are two. Mr. John F. Buhre, who lived at Putty Hill, is one of the justices is at Sparrow’s Point, and Mr. Ed. J. Herrmann, who also was one of the justices, was not confirmed by tbe Senate. If there was a salary attached to this position or appointment possibly we could find some one to accept it. However, it shows we must be good people here. The new Sunday school, established here at Mr; Dnmer’s house, is progressing. The at- tendance is good, having started with 25 chil- dren. Services are lead by Rev. Mr.Kretzman, of Baltimore, who belongs to the Missouri Synod. Already there is talk of building a church ; in fact several lota of ground have been offered free of charge. Services are held at 2 p. m. for children and at 3 p. m. for adults. Ah organ has been provided to accompany the singing. Carpenters and stone masons are busy peo- ple here and building operations are booming. A part of the Overlea property is being graded preparatory to the erection of a number of houses. Fullerton Permanent Loan Association will elect new officers for the ensuing year on Thursday night. February Bth, at which time the annual report of the secretary will be read and discussed. A large attendance is expected. A number of young men from this sec- tion are attending the night schools in Balti- more, notably the business colleges. The young ladies go in tbe day time. The concrete dwelling house being built by Mr. John Stnpka is nearing completion. It ia tbe first one of the kind seen here. It makes a good appearance and is substantially bnilt. A smokehouse on the property of AJr. August Deigert. at Patty Hill, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday, together with a quantity of meat and sausage. Fortunately the wind was from the northwest, otherwise nearby build- ings would likely have been destroyed also. The loss was small. The mail carrier on Rossvilleß. F. D.route, who travels on the Belair road, has one of tbe new mail wagons, enclosed all around, and it makes a good appearance. No doubt it is a comfort to him when alone, or even when car- rying a lady passenger, for it is very narrow, but it would expand in double quick time if he took with hi m a 200-pounder, It has a glass front and part of the sides is glass also. The Fullerton public school has an increased attendance. B. B. Manor Glen. lOtli District.—Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, of Manor Glen, gave an en- joyable dance a few nights ago and the festivi- ties were kept np until a late hour. Among those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. John Isenock, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Isenock, Misses Maggie Zinkban, Mary Reter, Bessie Isenock, Edna Bcboelkof, Mary Zinkhan and Messrs. Thomas Reuter, Henry and George Zinkhan, John Schoelkopf, Henry Koerner, Edward Isenock, Howard Crue, Carroll Amos and others. Johnnie Guthrie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie, who had a knee seriously hurt while playing at Manor school about ten weeks ago, is improving and is now able to Mrs. Joseph McDonald, of Ruxton, who had been visiting his sister, Mrs. Anthony Corcoran, ofthis neighborhood, has returned to her home. Mr. William Amos is improving his prop- erty by increasing the size of some of his out- buildings. Mr. Andrew Kinhart is the con- tractor. I think this section can claim the worst road in tbe 10th district. It is the one extending from Manor to Hess’ store. In some places it has become almost impassable. Theroad plow or scraper is an abomination. All it does is to heap tbe mud in tbe middle of tbe road aud thus make matters much worse than they were Miss Maggie Zinkhan, of Jacksonville, who bad been visiting friends near White Hall, has returned to her home. Mrs. Ballie Sutton, mother of Mr. Harry E. Sutton, who had been very sick for some time, is improving. She is attended by Dr. Frank Turner, of Black Horse. Mr. Henry C. Hutchins and his brother Jarrett, both of whom had been sick and con- fined to their home, are able to be out again. There will be preaching at Clvnmalira M. E. Church next Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, by the pastor, Rev. Solomon German. M. D. S. Fork, 11th District.—The Aid Society of Fork Christian Church will hold a Japanese tea and meat sapper at Shirley Hall, Saturday night, February 10th. If rain, on Monday or the next clear night. Four Japanese girls, Kyoto, Hosa, Osaka and Hikoie, will wait on tbe tables; also a Japanese cup and saucer will be given away with every cup of tea.. There will be an American girl in a booth with sou- venir postal cards tor sale. Come see the real Japanese. Mr. Thomas Donahue, a highly respected citizen of this place, who had been very ill, is now on the road to recovery. . The blizzard scheduled to reach here last week must have been sidetracked as it failed to put in an appearance. J. Roseville,lsth District.—The MiddleRiver Supply Company opened for business on Mon- day last and is ready to receive all orders for anything in its line. Mrs. John Walker, Jr. has gone traveling for her health and will remain some time at Keyport, New Jersey. The school children are very busy with their examinations and they will be glad when they are finished. ... Mr. John Schaffer, one of the oldest residents of this section of the connty, celebrated his 81th birthday on Thursday and received the congratulations of many friends. The men who have ice-houses are complain- ing about the warm weather. They fear they will not be able to fill them. D. Chase, 16thDistrict.—Last Sunday evening the Epworth League connected with Ebenezer Church met at Chase Hall and was well at- tended. Mr. Wm. H. Evans, president of the League, led the meeting. On Sunday, January 2lst, the League met in the new building re- cently erected by Messrs. Richard Vincent, Jr. <fc sons. There was an unusually large crowd present and ample room for all. This meeting was led by Miss Bessie Fowler and Mr. Luther Steinmax. . The Messrs. Vincent are now occupying the building above alluded to. It is 210 feet loDg and four stories high, is heated throughout and fitted np with alt the modern improve- ments necessary in their business. On the main floor are the offices, mailing room, di- ning-room, toilet rooms, and packing room, ail so arranged that a double team can be driven in and out when necessary. The other floors are used for packing and storage. At the last oyster supper given by the pupils of Chase public school the amount realized was sufficient to make possible the liquidation of the entire debt on the piano. The principal of the school, Miss Branford Gist, after making the last payment on the piano, handed over the full receipt for it to the secretary of the board of trustees of the school. The school is fortunate in tbe possession of such a fine in- strument. After the afternoon services at Ebenezer Church last Sunday, as the people were leav- ingforbome, thehorsedriven by Mr. Lawrence Johnson ran over a stump in the grove near the church and upset the carriage. It contain- ed Mrs. Johnson, Lawrence, and several chil- dren, all of whom escaped injury. The horse broke loose from the vehicle and ran away, but was caught by Mr. William Porter, who proved himself the hero of the occasion. Mr. William Carback, of Bengies, is having a snug dwelling erected at this place. Messrs. Wm. Ulrich and James Asher are the con- tractors. Mr. Asher, who was formerly fore- man for the J. A. Sheridan Company, is now in partnership with Mr. Ulrich and conduct- ing business under the firm name of Ulrich <fc Asher. L. White Hall, N. C. R. R.—The home of Mr. Ross C. Henderson was tbe scene of a largely attended wedding on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, when his sister, Miss Alice Cornelia Henderson, daughter of Dr. A. N. Henderson, of Black Horse, became the bride of Mi*. J. Clarence Lytle, son of Mr. J. Frank Lytle, of White Hall. The bridal couple entered the parlor attended by the bride’s brothers, Messrs. Ross C. and Elwood S. Henderson. The wed- ding march was rendered by Miss Alice G. Eg- gleston, of Jarrettsville. The ceremony was performed by Bev. James L. McLain, assisted by Rev. W. C. Harden, pastors of West Har- ford Circuit. The bride wore a dress of navy blue chiffon taffeta silk, trimmed in applique and allover lace, over white satin. Tbe couple will reside on My Lady’s Manor. The Epworth League of West Liberty M. E. Church has elected the following officers: President, Mrs. E. C. Chenoweth; first vice- president, Miss Carrie Almony; second. Miss Cynthia McGinnis ; third, Miss Mary Dalton ; fourth, Mrs. Angulos Whitcraft; secretary, Gemmill Matthews; treasurer, Miss Pearl Matthews. The society will hold a Valentine social at the home of tbe president on Wednes- day evening, February 14th. Mr. Bnd Mrs. Robert G. Bacon entertained a number of their friends at dinner on Friday evening of last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter and Misses Bettie and Eva Hunter assisted Mrs. Bacon in receiving her guests. Miss J. L. Slade entertained the members of the White Hall Book Club on Monday evening last. Those present were Mrs. William E. Norris, Mrs. S. E Miller, Mrs. William Elliott, Mrs. Thomas L. Parrish, Mrs. Thomas Elliott, Mrs. John P. Mays, Mrs. Thomas C. Hunter aud Misses Bessie' Luckey, Laura-Norris and Anna Norris. Misses Elizabeth and Elva Ayres, daughters of Mr. William Ayres, of this place, entertained a number of their friends at dinner last Sun- day. S. Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, lOth Dis- trict. —Rev. Martin L. Beall, pastor of Long Green Circuit, M. E. Church, having ex changed pulpits with the pastor, W. L. Schmalhorst, preached an able and very ac- ceptable sermon at Chestnut Grove Presby- terian Church last Sunday morning. The large audience was much pleased. Mr. and Mrs Eugene Pocock, of Sweet Air, entertained a number of their friends at supper on Wednesday evening. The table was taste- fully arranged by the hostess and tbe abun- dance of good things provided were much en- joyed i>y the guests. Mr. Harmony, of Manor Ginn, of whose misfortune I spoke last week, has had an offer from the Jarrettsville Turnpike Company, but it has not been accepted. The trouble in the first place was simply the result of a bit of carelessness in not having proper protection for travelers at the bridge where the accident happened. There is slillno guard rail on one side of the bridge. Mrs. Spetzler is very ill at the home of her nephew, Mr. George Lintz, of Jacksonville. Mr. Lintz and bis nephew were on a pleasure trip to Tennessee when they were called home by bis aunt’s illness. Miss Olive Burke has returned to her home near Sweet Air after visiting relatives in York,, Pa. There is a good deal of sickness in this com- munity at this time and tbe physicians are kept prettv busy. Mr. Wm. Price, Jr., led the C. E. meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday night. Farmers are pushing their spring work and teams can be seen in the fields plowing—an unusual sight for the end of January and the middle of winter. Those who have not secured ice have practically given up the idea of get- ting any from their own M. Perry Hall, lith District.—The Perry Hall Improvement Association has made another move against the Belair road or Jerusalem turnpike, as it is sometimes called. A jury has viewed the road and noted its horrible condi- tion. A general wish is expressed that some- thing may be done that will result in the aboli- tion of tbe toll-gates. A few days ago three men from this neigh- borhood were in Towson and as one of them had never seen the jail he expressed a wish to do so and he was taken there. After viewing the prison carefully and seeing Isaac Winder, tbe colored murderer, and all else that was to be seeD, he said no doubt the building had been greatly improved and was very comforta- ble but for all that he preferred being on the outside. Tbe weather is so fine that some of our truck farmers are plowing and getting ready to plant. Some say it does not injure peas to have them covered with snow, but I am a little skeptical on this point. I believe, however, that it would be safe to plant onions. Mr. Robert Fitch, who keeps a saloon near Cowenton, went to the railroad station a few days ago to receive a new buggy that awaited him there. He bitched his horse to it and started for home. On the way he by some means collided with another team and his buggy was badly smashed. We have a few persons in this neighborhood who are great sportsmen—that is they take their dogs out and run rabbits on Sunday or any other day. If we have a deputy game warden why don’t he see that these fellows are made to pay for violating the law? What is the use of a law if people are permitted to vio- late it with impunity ? B. Orangeville, Philadelphia Road.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClintock gave a party in honor of their son’s 12th birthday, on Friday evening, January 26th. Miss Amanda Law- rence, sister of Mrs. McClintock helped toen-. tertain the guests with amusing and instruc- tive games. Master George received many presents, most of which were fine editions of books from well known authors. Those pres- ent were Jennie and Elizabeth McClintock, Annie Ebaugh, Edith Mann, Ruth Mann, Catherine Hicks, Mae Grim, Hazel Schweizer, Hazel Fox, Nellie Todd. Mildred Baer, Hazel Winer, David Hicks, Leslie Wright, Edwin Hardesty, James Adams, Bankard Baer and Walter Ogier. Rehearsal of music for tbe Old Folks concert to be held on or near the 22d of February, by the Brotherhood of Orangeville, has begun. Mr. Wm. H. Gemmill, of Williamsport, Pa., former superintendent of the Orangeville Sun- day school, recently visited the school and. made an encouraging and profitable address to tbe scholars. Mr. Wm. J. Hicks, superintendent of the above school, was taken suddenly ill at his work last week. The attack was the result of ptomaine poisoning. Mr. Hicks has recovered sufficiently to attend to his business. Mr. Henry Ebaugh, of Peoria, 111., is visit- ing relatives in the East, among whom is Mr. McKendree Ebaugh, a brother, of this place. B- Sixth District. —Felix D. Owings, who is a conductor on the rapid transit railway in Phil- adelphia, spent several days here amongrela- tives. Mrs. Shearer, wife of Mr. Ephriam Shearer, Master of SpringvilleGrange, was buried at St. Peter’s Church on the 25th ult. She was 73 years of age aDd a daughter of the late William Hoffman, farmer. There wilt be a number of public sales in this section next spring owing to changes of own- ership and rentals ofreal estate. Mrs. Sophia Lowe, mother-in-law of Mr. E. F. Wilhelm, died near New Freedom a few days ago. The New Freedom sewiDg factory is fillinga large order for shirts from New York city. There have been a number of conversions at the United Evangelical Church at New Free- dom. Rev. H. W. Buck, the pastor, has been assisted by Lutheran and M. E. ministers. Rev. Mr. Buck is threatened with a loss of sight. O. Lauravllle, Harford Road. —The Laura- ville Volunteer Fire Company will hold an oyster roast on Washington’s birthday at Fred. Hill’s Park, Harford road. It is hoped a large crowd will be present as all tbe receipts will be for tbe benefit of the volunteers. Mr. John List, a well known resident of this place, died last Saturday morning. His age was 85 years and 10 days. He was engaged in the canning business for a long time, out for a number of years had not been connected with it, the business having been carried on by his nephews. His funeral took place on Tuesday, and was very largely attended. He was buried in German Emmanuel Cemetery on Grindon avenue. Mr. Paul R. Buckwald is erecting a new resi- dence on the Harford road. It is being built by Mr. Thomas Lyschner. H. - Mt. Vista, 11th District. —We are experi- encing delightful weather for midwinter. Many farmers have had most of their corn and °t ground plowed. Yet it appears that the people have always something to trouble about end complaints are beard because no ice has been secured. Those who have faith in the groundhog think they are all right now. He saw his shadow, you know. Mr. George P. Taylor, “The Man From Dixie,” entertained a large audience on Wed- nesday night at Fork Christian Church and all seemed pleased to doable a dime in order to enjoy a good laugh. “Laughand grow fat” •s a good old adage. The Aid Society of" the above church will bold a Japanese tea and supper in Shiriev Han, on the evening of February 10th. It will possess some novel feature that should not fail to attract the public. Mrs. Smith, wife of Mr. Elmer Smith, farm manager for Mr. John M. Griffith, has gone on a trip to Illinois and Kansas to visit her mother and other relatives. She will be away about a month. Mr. J. L. Pace, postmaster at this place, who has been sick a few days, is improving under the care of Dr. J. F. H> Gorpnch. j Public School No. 3. has 110 names on the role, with an attendance some days of90. This number is greater than two teachers can do justice to and they expect a second assistant in a few days. One cause of this large attendance is the open winter and freedom from snow thus permitting tbe younger children to turn out. The closing of the school at Quinlin’s Corner is another cause, but perhaps the most important of all is the fact that tbe school has excellent teachers. Miss Minnie Klausmler entertained a few of her schoolmates last Saturday in honor of her birthday. An enjoyable afternoon was spent in gamesaDd music. Refreshments wereserved in abundance. P. B. Hereford, 7th District. —The farmers of this section have been taking advantage of the mild weather and have finished most of tbeir plowing for spring crops. We are glad the old adage has been reversed—“when tbe days be- gin to lengthen the cold begins to strengthen.” Mrs. George E. Given, who spent a week in Baltimore with her aunt, Mrs. Daniel A. Conn, has returned to her home here. ~ Mrs. Mollie E. Leach and her sister, Mrs. -John T. Diven, spent a couple of weeks with relatives and friends in Baltimore. Miss Georgia Vance, of Baltimore, is visiting hit father, Mr. Howard Vauce, of this place. Miss Emma Batchelor, of Arlington, is a gufSv of Miss Florence Miller. Her family formerly lived in this village. Mr. lames Cairns, of Hereford, who had been indisposed for several weeks, died very unexpectedly on Wednesday night. He was 69 years of age and is survived by a widow and two children—Miss Mary Cairnes and Mr. William Cairnes. Rev. T. Marshall West, senior pastor of Hereford Circuit, who had been confined to his home here with grip, was able to resume bis pastoral duties last Sunday and preached a very interesting sermon in Hereford church. The Hard Times Social, given by the young people of the Epworth League of the M. E. Church, proved a very enjoyable affair, but the attendance was not so large as was expected owing to tbe inclement weather. Despite this untoward circumstance it was a successful affair. Mrs. Owen B.ull, who had a severe attack of grip, is much better. J. Kingsville, llth District.—Master Edward Green, who has been suffering with pleurisy, is improving under the care of Dr. J. 8. Green. M iss Lena Sweitzer is sick at this time. Mrs. George Sweitzer ran a splinter in her band, causing her much pain. Dr. Green suc- ceeded in removing it. Miss Charlotte M. Chapman, who spent some time in Baltimore with her aunt, Mi%> B. 11. Chapman, has returned,to her. home. Mr. Wrn. A. Hope, of Harford eounty, was a guest on Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Quinlin. Mrs. Frederick Schulz, of Upper Falls, is improving. The schools at Fork and Upper Falls are growing in attendance and will soon need additional teachers. Miss Frances Moore, of Bradshaw, is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Webster, of Harford county. E. Hicks’ Weather for February. The Hicks’ forecasts for tbe month of February, as published in Word and Works , are as follows: “A reactionary storm period which had its origin in January will culminate on the Ist and 2d of February. Tbe moon is in apogee and at first quarter on the Ist aod storms of this period will be at tbeir crisis within eighteen hours of 6 o’clock a. m. on that date. The center of storm disturbances will be west of the Mississippi river up to the hour named, but will pass across and east of tbe central valley after the hour named. While the storms are approaching the central valley from the west, it will be warmer and bright east of the central valley, nut while storms are passing east of the central valley change to rising barometer, high winds and colder will be pressing close behind from the west and north. There will be general snow squalls during these disturbances and a cold wave worth keeping in mind is apt to spread over the country from about the 2d to the sth. “A regular storm period extends from the sth to the 9tb. This period embraces the full moon at total eclipse, being also at greatest declina- tion north on the 6th, the central day of the period. By the 6th decided change to warmer. With failing barometer, southerly winds and growing cloudiness, will be noted In western sections. These conditions will bring on decided storms of rain, wind and possible thunder in the south about tbe 7th to the 10th. The crisis of the period will fall on and touching the 9th. About this date a series of violent winter storms will culminate, first in rain, wind and thunder, turning to sweeping snow and blizzards from the northwest. These storms will scarcely dis- appear, but threatening and stormy weather will, in all probability, continue into the reac- tionary period, central on the 12thand 13th. -The moon is on the celestial equator on tbe 12th and in perigee on the 13th, making storms of active to violent character almost a certainty, espe- cially to the southward, on and next to those dates. This period may be countedon forheavy Bnow and blizzards—some of the hardest of the winter—over much of the country composed of central and northern states. A general and genuine cold wave will wind up the general per- turbations. “A regular storm period falls on thq 18th to the 20th, having Us centre on thelTth. There is every reason to believe that some of the hardest storms, and most severe weather of the winter, will set In at this periodand continue, with little intermissions, for the remainder of February andlnto March. About the 17th to. 19th storms of tropical nature will visit southern part of the country—heavy rains, with lightning, thunder and wind will reach as far northward as the cen- tral states, while snow, sleet and blizzards will form their counterpart and sweep out of the northwest. Change to rising barometer and colder will follow up the storms from the north- west, bat storminess and rough, threatening weather will continue, blending the storm peri- ods into a prolonged spell of stormy, disagreea- ble weather. “A reactionary storm period falls on the 22d, 23d and 21th. Storms of wide extent and violent in character need surprise no one from about the 23d to 25th. If the temperature rises high—- a very probable result—with greatly depressed barometer readings, tropical storms of rain, ball and thunder will be natural in the south, possi- bly tornadic in some localities. These condi- tions will be suddenly followed and offset by high barometer and rushing gales and blizzards from the northwest. "A regular storm period begins on the27th and has its center on March Ist. A disturbed, if not stormy state of weather, will lead up to this period, but about the 28th these conditious will increase into marked intensity, causing many active stonnsduringtheopeningdaysofMaroh Pretty Good Neighbors.—ln an editors! article the Baltimore American says : “There is no reason in the world why Baltimore coun- ty or its representatives in the Maryland Leg- islature or anywhere else should ever raise a voice in opposition to a measure which all agree will prove for the benefit of the city. That county is today the richest in Maryland, having more than four times the wealth of the second on the list. It has more industries, more population than any other and shows a far greater annual growth than any other. A very large part of these most valuable posses- sions is due to the fact that it has tor its near neighbor the great and generous and good city of Baltimore, which in its kindness of heart and sincere friendship does not refuse to allow some of its population, some of its wealth and some of its industries to stray across the bor- der line and find permanent homes under tbe county’s jurisdiction. So good a neighbor cer- tainly has a light to look for fair treatment and to ask for a reasonable explanation when it gets the other kind. “There was a report cnrrent at the State Cap- ital last-week that oqe or more of the delegates from Baltimore county would oppose a city scheme for building ap immense reservoir in- the valley of the Gunpowder, so that the water supply can never run short, no matter how dry the weather, or how thirsty the people may become. The opposition is based on tbe false notion that tbe city’s acquirement of this property would mean a considrable reduc- tion in the county’s taxable basis. Now when Baltimore city does a piece of work in the county it does that work well. It is not in the habit of reducing the value of land, but of enhancing it. If such a reservoir is built it will be one of tbe county’s chief show places and the property values in that neighbor- hood will rise. “Neighbors’ quarrels or disagreements are never profitable to either. Peace is far better than war between those who live next door to each other, and the people of Baltimore coun- ty know this as well as do the people of Balti- more city. All objection to the proposed res- ervoir should promptly fade away and the county make welcome a scheme which means the spending of more than one million on a magnificent public improvement.” Work of tbe Orphans' Court. —In the Baltimore County Orphans’ Court this week letters were granted on the following estates: On the personal estate of Annie L. Byerly to William Byerly, executor. On the personal estate of Elizabeth A. both to Philip E. Both, administrator. On the personal estate of Kunigunda h. Seu- fert to Wm. H. Lawrence, administrator. On tbe personal estate of Ignatz Bucholsky to Fred. L. Pfeffer, administrator. The will of Annie L Byerly. which was ad- mitted to probate on Tuesday grrea to her husband, William Byerly, all her real estate for life, with power to sell it and deposit two- thirds of the proceeds in some savings bank for her children as they become of age. Bhe also directs her husband to collect any money she may have in bank and deposit it in equal amounts to the accounts of her children. All her household effects and furniture she gives to her husband for life, with power to sell. If sold, she directs that the proceeds be equally divided amongher children. A WIDELY KNOWN PRIEST DEAD. Rev. Matthew O’Keefe, Pastor of the Church of the Immaculate, Tow- son, Paeseß Away—A Long and Busy Life. Rev. Matthew O’Keefe, tbe widely known pastor of the Church of the Immaculate, Tow- son, died at his home here at 7.45 o’clock last Sunday morning, in his 78th year. He had been in failing health for several years, but had been able to go about and as late as Tuesday before his death he called on a sick member of his parish. He took cold that day, pneumonia rapidly developed, and he died as stated above. The last sacraments of tbe church were administered to the dying priest by his confessor, Rev. Father Devine, pastor of St. John’s Church, Baltimore. Father O’Keefe stated that he realized his work was done, and declared that he was prepared for death. Father O’Keefe, who was a native of Ireland, had been a priest of the Catholic Chnrch for fifty-four years and was one of the most wide- ly known clergymen of the archdiocese. He was a ready debater and a quick, clear thinker. He was educated at St. John’s College in Waterford, Ireland, where, after his gradua- tion , he served three years as professor of the- ology and philosophy. In his native town, when he was in the 24th year of his age, he was ordained a priest by Bishop Foran. Several months afterward he came to Baltimore and was assigned to Frostbnrg, being the first pastor of that parish. He was there only a short time, and altnough his work promised rich results, he was recalled and sent to assist in the Diocese of Richmond. He was placed in charge of tbe work at Norfolk, where he remained for thirty- five years. In 1855 tbe yellow fever broke out in Nor- folk and Portsmouth, just across the river. It was during this plague that Father O'Keefe did the work that made bis name famous throughout the South. He worked among tbe people like a hero, nursing the sick, ad- ministering tbe last rites of tbe church to the dying and burying the dead. He buried more than half bis congregation daring the epidemic. In 1856, the year after the yellow fever plague, his church (St. Patrick) was burned, but he rebnilt it, and also commenced the present St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Con- ception, in that city. Father O’Keefe, who was intensely Southern in his feelings, was chaplain of General Ma- hone’s famous brigade of the Confederate army; a personal friend of Jefferson Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee, a yellow fever hero, and a member of the Legion of Honor of France.! > In 1887 Father O’Keefe returned to Balti- more and was appointed by Cardinal Gibbons to the chaplaindjrof the NotrJ Dame Convent, Govanstown, and.pastor of St Francis’ Chnrch, Towson. In addition to his pastoral duties he took great interest in the parochial schools, and was until recently superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It was at Towson that Father O’Keefe per- formed tbe crowning work of his notable life. He erected here the Catholic Church of the Immaculate, a fine marble building, and con- sidered by manv tbe most beautiful church in Maryland. It was built largely out of Father O’Keefe’s private purse. In this beautiful church, the second of the kind which he erec- ted, is the tomb of the venerable priest. Father O’Keefe lived a most austere life and spent his large private fortune for religious and charitable purposes For some time at Towson he lived iu a building which bad been formerly used as a shop. The furniture in his room was of the most simple kind. Most of his meals consisted of bread and water or milk. After the new church was built he occupied a room over tbe sanctuary. He gave up the Earochial residence to the Sisters of Notre tame, who teach the parochial school, found ed and endowed by him so as to be forever free. He frequently taught classes in this school. Father O’Keefe leaves one sister who is Sister Matilda, of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. She did not arrive at his home until after he bad breathed bis last. The body was removed to the church on Mon- day afternoon where it lay in state until tbe hour for the funeral. It was viewed by hun- dreds of people, including the children of the parochial school, who manifested deep sor- row at the death of tbeir pastor and friend. AN IMMENSE CROWD AT THE FUNERAL. An immense crowd of people attended the funeral, the services of which commenced in the church at 9 30 o’clock on Wednesday morn- ing. Cardinal Gibbons took part in the ser- vices and a number of priests were present. The services were most solemn and impressive and lasted several hours. At their conclusion the remains were deposited in a specially pre- pared receptacle in the church that the vener- able priest had built and which he loved so well. The honorary pall-bearers were the priest present and not taking part in the ceremonies. The active pall bearers were Judge N Charles Burke and Messrs. James J Lindsay, James R. Wheeler, G N. Mullin, W. Bernard Duke, Frank B. Jenkins, Thomas W. Offutt, JohnC. Perkins, Martin J. O’Hara, Benjamin P. But- ler, Julius Rudiger, Frank Fitzpatrick, Pius A. Siberts, Benjamin Bruns, Theodore Urban, John J. Neiiigan, Frank I. Wheeler, James Beacham, John Dohony, JamesKelley, Joseph B. Perkins, Harry Davis, Joseph T. Padian, William McKeown, George F. Wheeler, Jr., and Charles B. Roberts. FATHER O’KEEFE’S SUCCESSOR NAMED. Rev. Philip H. Sheridan, one of the assistant pastors of St. Paul’s Church, Caroline and Oliver streets, Baltimore, has been appointed by the Cardinal to succeed the late Rev. Mat- thew O’Keefe. He is a native of Washington, D. C., and was born in 1872. He received his early education in St. John’s College, Washing- ton, and then took a course at St. Charles’ Col- lege, Ellicott City. After graduating he en- tered St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore. He was ordained by the Cardinal, at the Cathedral. He then went to the Catholic University, Washington, where he pursued two years of special study. In 1898 he was appointed assis- tant pastor of Bt. Peter’s Church, Baltimore, where he remained five years. For three years he lectured at St. Mary’s Seminary on history, and in October, 1904, was sent to St. Paul’s Church. Marriage Licenses for January.—Dur- ing the month of January, 1906. Mr. William P. Cole, Clerk of the Circuit Court, issued marriage licenses to tbe following persons: WHITE. Frank J. Neff to Anna Ilgenfritz. Luther B. Coffey to Arelia M. Slough. Robert N. Rampley to Isabel B. Bevard. George Maloy to Maggie Zorn. Robert E. Neison to Bertha A. Hagen. John H Bondav to Mary E. Marshall. Richard T. Hopkins to Alva M. Allison. Robert L. Buffington toGetrude Shaffer. Charles R. Stevens to Julia M. Heil. George E. Casson to Gwennie Davis. James R. Thrush to May Hobrien. John W. Kinstler to Johanna E. Eichhorn. T A. Bain Dukebart to Mary J. McCabe. Harry C. Krens to Ethel L. Alban. Harry N. Curry to Bertha Mi Creamer. Donald Clarke to Elsie M. Smith. i Alfred Wills to Grace E. Gonce. : Emory S. Hayden to Ada C. Bell. Joseph B. Adams to Carrie A. Anrandt. Levi C. Justus to Annie M. Comley. Louis Campbell, Jr., to Nettie E. Simpson, i Louis B. Akehurst to Mamie B. Wollenberg. Charles Randall to Catherine Osker. Frank Kornman to Minnie Stein. Daniel Z. Heiss to Gertie M. Royston. John E. Hall to Lillie M. Ashe. John L. Sraver to Annie Debelius. Richard P. Hermann to Cecelia Schaech. John J. Roth to Catherine Murgotten. William H. Tabs to Edith E. Heiss. Clarence C. Matthews to Dora A. Bull. Edwin A. Fowble to Margaret B. Eicholtz. Gustavos Heckel to Agnes Baker. James E. French to Georgia L. Parks. COLORED. Clarence L. Johnson to Cora Carter. Joseph L. Smith to Bertha I. Rnssell. How the “Talbott Hat" Is Worn.—Mr. A. W. Hawks, Sr., writes as follows to the Balti- more Sun: Living at Ruxton, Md., I naturally wear a •Fred. Talbott hat. ' There was two kinds. The plain *2 hat—good enough'.for everyday I wear and primaries. .... Then there is the 15 hat, exclusively for Annapolis wear. ... There were four wandering Marylanders on the train creeping into Mobile one morning. And one of them said : “Mr. Hawks, I see you wear a Talbott hat.” “Of course, why not?” “But you do not wear it as he does.” Right there the trouble commenced. I contended that Mr. Talbott wore it just as it came from the block, without dent or crease. One of the trio insisted on it that I had Mr. Talbott mixed up with Dr. Goucher, who wears a political hat in severely Methodist wav. The other insisted upon it that Mr. Talbott wore his hat with a slight dent in either side. The cheerful idiot remarked that if there was a dent in Mr. Talbott’s hat it was an an- cident. We threw him out of the window. The hat drummer said: “You are both wrong; Mr. Talbott passes his finger around the crown of his hat, making a slight depression like a college boy.” The question is still undecided. Gentlemen, you are all wrong. If von wish to know exactly bow Mr. Talbott does wear his bat consult the Barclay cartoons published in the Baltimore Newt. State Appointments by the Governor.— Among the appointments made by the Gov- ernor on Tuesday were the following: State Live Btock Sanitary Boaad—E. Gittings Merryman. of Baltimore county: Groevenor Hanson, of Howard county, and Wade H. D. Warfield, of Carroll county, all re appointed. Members of the Board of Managers of the Hospital for the Insane—Dr. Charles G. W. Macgill and William H. Gorman, both of Bal- timore county. Member of Board of Managers of Second Hospital for the Insane—John Hubner, of Bal- timore county. Members of the Board of Directors of the Female House of Refuge—Lewis M. Bacon,Dr. Henry J. Hebb, Dr. James F. H. Gorsuch and Col. Charles B. McClean. Personal Mention. —Mr. and Mrs. William L. Marbury have gone to San AntoDio, Texas, to spend several —Mr. Wilton Greenway, of “WiltoDdale,” near Towson, registered at the Hoffman House, New York city, on Tuesday. —Mr. Henry Ebaogh, of Illinois, has been visiting his brother. Prof. Z. C. Ebaugb, prin- cipal of Franklin High School, Reisterstown. Senator Biddison has been unable to be in Annapolis this week owing to tbe illness of his youngest child who is sick with pneumonia. —Mrs. John S. Ensor, of Mount Washing- ton, accompanied by her little son, is spending some time at Atlantic City with her father, Dr. Risley. —Mr. and Mrs. Josias J. George, of Long Green Valley, have taken an apartment at tbe St. James Hotel, Baltimore, for the remainder of the winter. —Mr. William A. Wheatley has removed his Baltimore law offices from 325 Bt. Paul street to rooms 67, 68 and 69 Bible House, 10 East Fayette street. —Mr. Patrick Keady, of Parkville, Harford road, who has been seriously ill with pneumo- nia. Is convalescing under tbe care of Dr. Wm. T. G. Whiteford. —Mr. C. Philip Laurenson, of Eliicott City, was among the throng who came to Towson on Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Rev. Matthew O'Keefe. —Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott and children, of San Francisco, Cal., who had been spending some time with Mr. Scott’s mother in Western Run Valley, left for their home a few days ago. —Miss Beulah W. Haile, daughter of Mr. George Haile, of Mount Vista, llth district, who was sick two weeks with quinsy, has re- covered. Dr. J. F. H. Gorsuch was her physi- cian. —Mr. Alfred D. Bernard, the well known at- torney, has been re-appointed one of tbe two special assessors of the Appeal Tax Court of Baltimore city. The salary of the office is $2,200. —Dr. Martin L. Jarrett, of Jarrettsville. is spending part of the winter with his brother, Dr. James H. Jarrett, of Towson. Dr. Jarrett is a member of the Harford connty School Board. —Hon. John Hubner. of Catonsville, is one of the directors of the First National Bank of Baltimore, the beautiful new marble building of which is op Sooth street will be formally opened nextJlanday. , —Mrs. Wyman, of Rockland, Falls road, quietly celebrated her 82d birthday last Monday. She has just recovered from a seri- ous attack of pneumonia under the care of Dr. H. Burton Stevenson. Mrs. Otenheimer, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Joseph Shaw, of Charlotte Hall, Md., who had been spending some time with Mrs. Louis Hergenratber, Jr., of Towson, have re- turned to their homes. —The many Baltimore county friends of Mrs. Eleanor L. Pinkerton, who has been very sick at her home in Baltimore for some weeks, will be glad to learn that she is improving and a speedy recovery is hoped for. —Mrs. Laubacb, wife of Mr. J. Henry Lau- bach, of Parkville, who submitted to a serious operation several weeks ago, is again able to be about. Drs. W. T. G. Whiteford and Seegar and Kefanver performed the operation. —Mr. William Zang, son of Mr. John Zang, of Hazlewood avenue, Raspeburg, has been seriously ill this week from blood poisoning. He had an operation performed by Dr. Wm. D. Corse, assisted by Drs. Kirby and Lynch. Mr. John C. Perkins, of tbe Towson Dem- ocrat and Journal, gave a dinner on Monday evening last, at the Hotel Lexington, Balti more, to Judges Van Bibber and Duncan and Messrs. W. Gill Smith and William S. Keech, of the Towson bar. —The vestry of Bt. Mary’s P. E. Church, Northeast, Cecil county, has extended a call to Rev Alexander Rich, rector of the church at Newport, Del. Mr. Rich is a son of the late Rev. Dr. Rich, for many years principal of Hannah More Academy. Mr. W. 8. Hull, formerly a farmer in Carroll county, is now farming the Abell place on the Hillen road and Regester avenue. For some time Mr. Hull was engaged in business iu Baltimore, but tired of that and went back to his first love—farming. Mr. John M. Griffith, who is now in Los Angeles, Cal., with bis wife and daughter, says that in that city he found another John M. Griffith and, strange to say, he was from Mary- land also. A letter from Mr. Griffith is pub- lished in The Union today. —Mr. E. Gittings Merryman, who had been confinedto his home.GerarFarm,near Cockeys- ville, since early in November with an attack of sciatica, is now able to ride out. On Tues- day be was re appointed a member of the State Live Stock Sanitary Board by Governor War- field. —Mrs. John W. Cooper celebrated her 68th birthday last Sunday at her home at Freeland, N. C. R. R., upon which occasion a family re- union was held, guests being present from Baltimore, Philadelphia and elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are in the enjoyment of ex- cellent health. —The Union this week received a subscrip- tion from Mr. C. M. Parrish, of Deerfield, 111., where he is engaged in business with the ex- tensive firm of Griffith & Co., dealers in gen- eral merchandise. Mr. Parrish is a member of the well known family of that name in the 7th district of this county. —Mr. Angus Cameron, of Oakdale road, Roland Park, is spending part of the present winter ini Paris. Mr. Cameron is president of the Thomsen Chemical Company. His son, Mr. Evan Cameron, who has been at the Uni- versity of Berlin, has returned to America and will resume his studies at Princeton. —Mr. Charles Ingram, son of Mr. James E. Ingram. Sr., has been very sick for some days at the Waldorf, in New York city, threatened with appendicitis. At last accounts he was better. His paientsare with him. The young man is a brother of Mr. James E. Ingram, Jr., of tbe law firm of Graham & Ingram. —Rev. W. H. H. Powers, rector of Trinity Church, Towson, gave a dinner at his home on Thursday evening to the other ministers of the town—Rev. Thomas E. Copes, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; Rev. Herbert E. Wright, pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, and Rev. B. B. Abbitt, pastor of Cal- vary Baptist Church. —Mr. Morris Dapprich has been in the em- ploy of the City Water Board thirty-two years, the grerter part of the time as farmer and su- perintendent of Loch Raven. A few years ago, in company with Engineer Benthal, Mr. Dip- pricb walked through the seven-mile conduit from Loch Raven to Lake Montebello and it took them about seven hours to do it. He says it was an experience of a life time and he does not care to repeat jt. The Maryland Asylum and Training School.—The ninth biennial report of the vis- itors of the Maryland Asylum and Training School for the Feeble-Minded, near Owings’ Mills, Baltimore county, makes a gratifying showing of progress in the equipment and work of the institution in the last two years, saysthe Baltimore Sun. The number of pupils sheltered and cared for was 212. The number still at the institution is 200, an increase of 37 per cent. It has been impossible to receive all who applied for admission. Those have been admitted whose age and condition gave most chance of improvement. Eight were removed after receiving improvement. Theedncational function of the school is kept in view, the ob- ject being “not merely to keep safely and kind- ly, but to improve, rear, educate” the pupils. Among the occupations in which pupils are in- structed are manual training, farming, garden- ing, sewing, cooking, etc. The illustrations accompanying the report show not only the excellent character of the buildings of the in- stitution, but also how greatly the lives of feeble minded children are brightened by the treatment they receive. The total receipts in tbe past two years were $163,044, of which sum $139,500 consisted of State appropriations. The Ladies’ Aid Society is an important factor in the work of the institution. Its receipts were $1,116 82. Tbe asylum and school receive, says the report, “children between the age of 7 and 17 who are so deficient in intelligence as to be incapable of being educated in ordinary schools.” There is no charge for board or tu- ition to those who are unable to pay. Site of tbe First Merchant Flour Mill.— A letter from Bykesville, Md., says: “Mr. Wade H. D. Warfield has purchased from ex- Gov. Brown the factory property and a switch property on tbe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The two tracts comprise about 23 acres and are situated in the heart of Sykesvllle. The fac- tory originally belonged to James Sykes, and the town of Sykesville has grown up around it. Tbe first merchant flouring mill in Mary- land was on this property, but bad not been in operation for years. It was destroyed by fire December 10th, 1905. Mr. Warfield will erect a storage warehouse and grain elevators on the switch property. The factory site will be used for manufacturing purposes.” Social Club Elects Officers.—At tbe an- nual meeting held at the club house on Mon- day night Mt. Washington Clnb elected the following officers: President, H. F. Baker; vice-president, W. D.Gill; treasurer, Btockton Matthews; secretary, Joseph Oliver; assistant secretary, Edward H. Mealy ; governors, H. B. Reinhart, Craig McLanaban, Talbott Den- mead and C. Benson Dushans. Tbe old mem- bers of the board who continue to hold office are Messrs. O. F. Hirshev, O. GriswoldTheiin, J. William Hill and William E. Schmeisser. Painful Accident—Mr. U. G. Witts, of Towson. who is employed in tbe Northern Central Railroad yards at Mount Vernon, met with a painful accident about 3 o’clock Thurs- day morning. In attempting to pass an engine be was so blinded by the escaping steam and the darkness that he accidentally stepped into a coal pit, falling abont ten feet, hurting his back and right knee very badly. He was re- moved to his home here and is attended by Dr. R. C. Massenburg. Stable and Driving: Mare Burned—A small frame stable and carriage boose on the property of Mr. Oliver Kidd, at Warren, Bth district, were burned on Monday morning last, causing a loss of several hundred dollars. A fine driving mare belonging to Mr. William Keys perished in the flames. Cause of the fire unknown. Guild Officers Chosen.—Towson Guild has elected the following officers: President, Osborne I. Yellott; vice-president, Francis I. Wheeler; secretary, Albert 8 Cook; treasurer and collector. Thomas C. Sinclair; bowling alley committee, Albert 8. Cook, Thomas C. Sinclair and W. George Marley. MID-WINTER NUPTIAL EVENTS. Durkin— Riley. —The marriage of Miss Mary Frances Riley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Riley, of Mount Washington, to Mr. Thomas M. Durkin, a lawyer of Rye, N. Y., took place on Monday morning at ll'o’clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mount Wash- ington. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James M. Connolly. Tbe bride was gowned in white silk and carried Bride roees. She was attended by her sister, Miss Katharine Riley, and Mr. Thomas J. Durkin was best man. After tbe ceremony there was a wedding break- fast at the home of the bride’s parents, to which only tbe immediate families and a few relatives wereinvited. After a short trip Bouth Mr. and Mrs. Dnrkin will reside at Rye, N. Y. Lemmon—Standifobd.— Mr. Holmes Lem- mon, of Madonna, Harford county, and Miss Laura A. P., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. StanUiford, of My Lady’s Manor, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. Michael and All Angela’ Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, in the presence of a few in- vited friends, on Tuesday, January 30th, at 7 p. m., by Rev. John G. Murray, the rector. The bride wore a handsome seal brown broad- cloth traveling sail and carried Bride roses. After supper, served at the home of Mrs. Wm. H. R. Woodrow, the groom’s sister, tbe happy couple left for a trip South. On their return they will reside on tbe Lemmon homestead at Madonna. French—Parks.—Miss Georgie L. Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Parks, of “Deeping Hurst,” Joppa road, was married on Wednesday afternoon to Mr. James E. French, of Dulanv’s Valley, at the parsonage of Catons- ville M. E.Church, by Rev. John R. Edwards. The bride wore a gray cloth traveling dress with hat and gloves to match. Mr. and Mrs. French will return to their home in Dnlany’s Valley, February 4th. THE DEATH RECORD. Mattingly.—Mr. Henry J. Mattingly, a highlv respected resident of Towson, died very suddenly of apoplexy at his home here between 1 and 2 o’clock on Sunday morning last, aged 52 years. He had apparently been in bis usual health the evening before and his sudden de- mise was a great shock to his family. He to"'" survived by a widow, who was before marriage Miss Grace McKee. Mr. Mattingly was a na- tive of Charles connty, Md., but had been en- gaged in business in Baltimore many years. He was,ji member of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate, Towson, where his funeral took place on Tuesday morniDg. Norwood.—Mrs. Henrietta Norwood, widow of Jacob Norwood, died on Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel F. Hall, of Chestnut Hill avenue, near tbe Belair road, aged 87 years. She was born at Kingsville, Baltimore county, and was a daughter of Isaac and Henrietta Ledley. Mrs. Norwood resided in Baltimore about sixty years and was a member of Madison Square M. E. Church the greater part of that time. She is survived by one daughter—Mrs. Hall—and three sons— Messrs. Thomas, Jacob and George Norwood. She also leaves a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marshall.—Mrs. Lydia Marshall, widow of John T. Marshall, who was in his day a well known builder of the 4th district, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Berryman, of Pleasant Hill. Reisterstown road, on the 25th nit., aged 74 years. She is survived by the following children: Messrs. Howard, Samuel and Sylvester Marshall, of Pleasant Hill, and Mr. William Marshall, of Baltimore; Mrs. Mardeu, Mrs. Charles Berryman and Miss Laura Marshall, of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. H. G. Luttgerding, of North Branch. Rosier.—Mr Lewis Rosier, a retired farmer, died at his home in the 7tb district, on Saturday last, from the effects of a strobe of paralysis, aged 65 years. He was a native of that section of the county and at one time was a road su- pervisor. Heissuvived by a widow and two sons—Messrs. John T. and Charles Rosier. An Interesting Church Record —Some interesting records relative to the establish- ment and history of West Liberty Methodist Episcopal Chnrch, near Trump, in the 7th dis- trict of this county, are in the possession of Mr. 8. W. Meredith. Tbe chnrch was organized in 1819. The list of subscribers to the building fund includes 81 names, representing almost every family in the surrounding country, for at that timechurches were few and people came a great distance to attend services. The list is headed by Samuel Meredith, Sr , who subscribed SIOO, which was the largest subscription, and the smallest amount sub- scribed was 374 cents, by a colored man whose name appears on the list as Almony’s Ben. At the final meeting of the trustees, acting as a building committee, it was found that the sum of $1,528,824 had been subscribed and tbe full amount paid except sls, and the minutes of that meeting show the following action was taken in reference to the unpaid sls: “Finding the subscriptions were not all col- lected the trustees thought proper to sell ihem to the highest bidder, and was bought by David Gorsuch for sls that Was lost.” The minutes further show that the entire cost of the building was $1,528,30, or 624 cents less than was collected for the purpose. The old church built in 1819 was a large brick structure with an old-lime pulpit, very much higher than the level of the floor, with a sort of a stall or box for the preacher, with,.- its circular mourners’ bench and its amen ners. As usual in those days the church had its gallery in the rear for the colored people. In 182® the records show that a subscription was started by Peter Lesound for the purpose of purchasing a stove to put in West Liberty Chapel for the benefit of the colored people. This fund was subscribed principally by color- ed people, Eli Berry subscribing the largest amount, $1.25. and Dealy Howard and Grace Howard each 61 cents. The total fund amount- ed to $13,594. The trustees at the time the church was built, 1819, were Thomas Meredith, Jacob Rock bold, David Gorsuch, Charles Gorsuch, Peter Lesound aud Edward Rockhold. The ‘church at that time was an appointment on the Shrewsbury Circuit of the Central Confer- ence, and remained as a part of that circuit until 1836, when it became an appointment of Bentley Springs Circuit of Baltimore Confer- ence, and remained as such until 1890, when tbe circuit was changed to Parkton Circuit, of which it is now a part. Tbe old church stood from 1819 until 1898, when it was replaced by a large and substantial brick building costing about $7,000. It is one of the finest churches in the upper part of the county. To Compel Him to Accept Title.—On Tuesday Mr. Robert H. Bussey, attorney for Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt and John C. Schmidt, executors, filed a suit in the Circuit Court here against Charles Carroll Slade and Augustus A. Piper, trustees, to compel Mr. Slade to accept tbe title to land purchased and to pay the bal- ance of tbe purchase money. The bill states that Mr. Slaaepurchased the land from the ex- ecutors under the will of John Schmidt, and that the sale was reported to the Orphans’ Court for ratification, but the purchaser filed exceptions to the sale. The proceedings are amicable and are intended to remedy alleged defects in the title. The property in question is located at Blenheim, in the 10th district. Lenten Mid-day Services.—At the invita- tion of Rev. W. 11. H. Powers, the Protestant ministers of Towson met at the rectory of Trin- ity P. E. Church, on Thursday evening, and planned for a series of Lenten mid day services to be held in Guild House, beginning March Ist. Each of the ministers will be in charge of the services for 15 minutes of the time. Mr. James E. Dunphy will lead the staging. Ser- vices to continue thirty minutes only. Owing to the death of Rev. M. O’Keefe Car- dinal Gibbons was invited to assign a priest to participate in the above services, but he re- spectfully declined to do so. Hurt by a Falling- Stone.—Mr. Thomas J. German, a stonemason who lives on the Joppa road, a mile esst of Towson, met with a serious accident on Wednesday. He was at work on the new Methodist Episcopal Church, near Stevenson, Green Spring Valley, when a stone that fell adistanca of 40 feet struck him on the bead cutting it badley in two places. M.Ger- man was brought to his home and attended by Dr. J. Royston Greeb. Now Ladles’ Aid Society.—The ladies of the new First Presbyterian Church of Arling- ton, Belvidere and Denmore avenues, have or- ganized a Ladies’ Aid Society, with the follow- ing officers for the first year : President. Mrs. George Bqtiigins; vice president, Mrs. H. D. Cox; secretary. Miss Katherine Ashburner; treasurer, Mrs. Snyder. The organization has sixteen members. -[NOR SALE OR RENT. FARM OF 65 ACRES, in 2d district, near® Randallstown. on Liberty pike, 6 miles from city limits; large Stone House, large Bank Barn and all necessary outbuildings; land in fine condi- tion. has been used as a truck farm for 2o years; fruit of all kinds; 1,000 bushels of lime put on ÜBt tWO A, PoBBeBB ‘°n M p“ r R. OWINGS. Jan. 27—5 t Reisterstown, Md. QNIJG FARM FOR SALE—CHEAP. A very desirable FARM OF 154 ACREB.fI (67 acres in timber,! located in. Harford county, within one mile of station on B. & O. R. K.: land very productive and easily tilled : fair improve- ments and plenty of excellent water, fruit. &c.: excellent place for poultry; $3,300 will buy It and terms made to suit. Address, RETIRED, Care “TkeUNtON,” Towson, Md. Jan. 13—4 t, , T> ARGAINS TO QUICK BUYERS. ONE GENERAL UTILITY HORBE. weighs about 1.200 lbs.: 1 Leather-top Sidebar Buggy. 1 Sidebar Rubber tire Runabout, in perfect order. Also, 2 sets Light Single Harness. Apply to X. F. BOWEN. 346 Roland avenue, Baltimore, Md. C.4P. Phone—Madison 1293-K. fjan. 27—3 t QNUO FARM FOR SALE. A DESIRABLE LITTLE FARM OF NINE- TY-TWO ACRES, in the 10th district ofgSj Baltimore county, near Sweet Air, 3 miles from Hyde’s ; well improved, has good orchard and is well watered. Will sell reasoqabjeand on S“5. BUOB,iE BSSS&.;-

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  • She (Eixxetx.TOWSON. Md.

    Saturday, - February 3, 1906.

    LONBNECKER BROS., Editor* and Proprietors.^$ I.SO per annum—in advance. Pottagepre-

    pntd. Xo mbtrrlption takenforlent than tlx montht.

    Eire. ft P AND MARYLAND PHO NEB

    LOCAL ITEMS.S.ILEB ADVERTISED IN “THE UNION.”

    Wednesday, February 7, by J. D.and E. C. Ham-mond. at Upper Falla, 11th district, workand driving horses, mutes, cattle, sheep,swine, wagons, buggies, harness, etc.

    Tuesday, February 13. oy E. M. Oillet, on BaconHall Farm, near the 19 mile stoue on theYork turnpike, horses, cows, farm imple-ments and machinery, provender, etc.

    Wednesday, February 14,by Mrs. J. Jacob Biel,corner First avenue and Sixteenthst.. Can-ton, stock of all kinds, wagons, farm andtrucking utensils, household effects, etc.

    Monday. February 19, by Fred. O. Smith, on theMontebello Farm, Hlllen road, horses, dairystock, farming implements, dairy fixtures,etc., etc.

    Thursday, February 22d, by Harry B. Smith, onthe Price farm, on the Warren road, horses,cows, bogs, wagons, farm Implements, etc.

    Tuesday, February 27, by W. Gill fjjmiLb.trustee,at the Court House door, a desirable littlefarm on Chestnut Hidge, Bth district.

    Washington’s birthday (February 22dfis a legal holiday in Maryland.

    Governor Warfield will designate Friday,6tb, as Arbor and Bird Day.Easier flowers are already beginning to

    , aha*-above ground in Towson, owing to the! Tfnusnally mild weather.

    —The County Commissioners Wednesdayappointed James Marriott, constable for the 2d

    - "'district, vice Louis Smith.—* A stringent cigarette bill is before the

    present Legislature and as matters look now itL/''' will be fought with much vigor.Edwin Trapp, of Blenheim, 10th district,

    while working at a cutting boxa few days ago,bad the index finger of his left band cut off.

    —*The baseball teamsare already preparingfor next season’s work. The Towson AthleticClub expects to have a strong aggregation inthe field.

    -jw'Mr. Peter Mulcahy, a notary public ofCtKSkeysville. has been elected vice-president ofyfhe Knigbts of Columbus Home Corporation

    of Baltimore.—-►Petitions to the Legislature favoring the

    . passage of a compulsory education bill were inl circulation in Towson this week and werenumerously signed.

    -y*'We enjoyed more springlike weather thisweek and tbe winter of 1905-6appears to

    settled down to a steady gait of mildness tbcfcwill prove a record breaker.

    —►Tbe snug little farm of tbe late S. M.Yoder, near Unionville, which was offered atpublic sale a few days ago by bis widow, waswithdrawn on a bid of 12,750.

    -—►Baltimore city needs more water and• Baltimore county must furnish it, so there is

    \ yno sense in rnakiDg a fuss about the matter.The thing is simply inevitable.

    —An illustrated lecture on “Africa” willbe delivered at Providence M. E. Church,northeast of Towson, Sunday, February 4th,at 8 o’clock. Public cordially invited.

    —►The United Railways and Electric Com-/ pany has ordered 100 new cars to take the place[/of those destroyed in the Waverly barn fire.

    Tbe company wilt not rebuild on the old site.—►Twelve eggs the product of Brown Leg-

    horn hens belonging to a Towson man weigh-ed 1 pound and 14 ounces. These hens aresteady layers, producing eggs every day.

    —►Today, Saturday, February 3d, tbe sunwill rise at 14 minutes after 7 and set at 27minutes after 5. making the days nearly anhour longer than they were at the beginning ofJanuary.

    —►Active preparations are now being madefyr the formal opening of tbe new Elks Home

    \ /n Towson, which ceremony will take place onthe evening of Washington’s birthday—Feb-i ruary 22d

    —► The prospect for an ice supply this winterlooks as though it bad gone glimmering, butthe anxious ones should not give up hope.There may still be plenty of opportunities tosecure a supply.

    —►The meeting to form a lyceum at SweetAir will be held m the hall at that place, onSaturday evening, February 3d, at 8 o’clock.Thereshould be a large turn out. Everybodywill be welcome.

    —►The regular monthly meeting of theNeighborhood Improvement Club of Govans-towu will be held in Golden Eagle Hall, onTuesday, February 6th, at Bp. m. Miss HarrietMay Mills will speak.

    —►An immense crowd of people came toTowson on Wednesday morning to attend thefuneral of Rev. Matthew O'Keefe. The fine

    "“*■ large church that he built could not nearly ac-commodate the throng.

    —► Mr. D. W. Gemmill died at his home inWestminster, Md., on Thursday last, aged 71years. He was a native of Baltimore countyand was at one time manager of tbe furnacesat Ashland, N. C. R. R.

    —► The non partisan taxpayers’ conventionwill meet in the Court House at Towson, on, Tuesday next, February Ctb, at 10 A. M. It' will be an important gathering and one that

    should not be overlooked.—►Ladies from Baltimore county going to

    Baltimore on shopping tours should be carefulof their purses. The negro purse-snatcher isnow very active in the city and people shouldhe on the lookout for him.

    —► The Kansas partridges ordered for Balti-more county will begin to arrive about the 15thof this monthand they will be distributed fromTowson. Sixty-seven dozens have been orderedfrom Wichita, in that State.

    f —►The new directory of the Maryland Tele-I phone Company was issued this week. TheI Lutherville Exchange is abandoned and the\ V Towson Exchange tabes its place. The call of

    Tiib XTItion is Towson 23—F./ —lt looks now like Baltimore city will/ pave tbe York road, as far north as the new| bouhdary, with Belgian blocks. The protests

    1 1 cf the people against either cobblestones\ macadam have had their effect.I —*One of Towson’s most active women hasI started a scheme to secure a clock to be placed1 the tower of tbe Lee Building and unless\Vwe greatly misjudge her tact and energy sheV will succeed in the undertaking.

    —►Justice Grannan, of the Central PoliceDistrict of Baltimore, has fixed the price of twokisses—and it seems reasonable enough. Hecharged a man $26 70 for kissing a pretty youngmarried woman against her will.

    —► Bear in mind the dates for the Farmers’Institutes at Towson and Monbton, the formerFebruary 14tb and 15tb, and the latter Febru-ary 21st. It is earnestly hoped that there willbe a large turn out on both these occasions.

    —►The Maryland School for the Deaf andDumb, located at Frederick, has now but fourpupils from Baltimore county, viz: ClydeBowen and Elizabeth aDd Helen Moss, all ofGovanstown, and Sophia Beasley, ofFreeland.

    —►Several ministers of Catonsville havejoinedforces to check lawlessness in that com-munity. aDd also to cut down tbe number ofsaloon'iiceDses. They have issued a letter ask-ingthe co-operation of the citizens in the move-ment.

    j —Two deaths in Towson last Sundaymorn-; ing within a few hours of each other was aI Bhock Ao the community. They were Rev.I Matthew O’Keefe, the venerable pastor of tbei Church of the Immaculate, and Mr. Henry J.\ Mattingly.

    —►Reports are now being circulated thattheSM.