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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0198 Enlarge and print image (5M) |
| ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT. extras THE JEFFERSONIAN extras "WITH THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE" VOL. XII—No. 38. "It Covers The Community Like The Dew" TOWSON, MARYLAND, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1924. BALTIMORE COUNTY'S SUNDAY NEWSPAPER It Is Remarkable That The Democrats And Republicans Are Able To Hope At All For Success—LaFollette Has An Advantage; He Was Born In A Log Cabin TOWSON INVADED-MILITARY-CIVILIAN FORCES TAKE TOWN THROUGH THE WOODS AND OVER THE PLAINS TO THE OIL FIELDS GOES THE G. 0. P. This Is 1924, The Age Of The Motor Cer, find The Prairie Schooners 01 The Coolidge-Dawes Operators Will Be Strictly "Oil Burners," WELCOME! Towson always gives a hearty welcome to all its visitors and the strangers within its gates—tmt on this occasion it gives you its heartiest welcome, because it specially wanted you; and regards you as its specially invited guests. You visit today the new Towson—not the provincial, sleepy town with cattle pastui*-ing on the streets of fifty years ago-—but the hustling, busy, up-to-date business town, with beautiful public buildings and homes and every public convenience. In this patriotic demonstration today all our people are invited. You will find them a general committee to receive you, to contribute to your comfort and pleasure and make you feel at home. While you are here, inquire something about Towson as a residential section—find out something about its churches, its splendid High School, fraternal organizations, and then in addition before the day is over you will find better than all a splendid civic spirit and a delightful social atmosphere. So friends, while we welcome you most cordially on this occasion to enjoy with us the pleasures of the day, we will be glad to welcome you still further as one of our citizens—think it over and cast your lot with us. FiBE WRECKS PUMPHOUSE Reflection Leads Many To Towson Hospital :e. Fire that destroyed a small frame* pumphouse on the grounds of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital near Towson caused a reflection visible for many miles, which led scores of persons to believe the hospital buildings were ablaze. (Continued on Page 5—Col. 1) (From the Washington Correspondent of The Jeffersonian) The motor-car expedition of Cool-idge-Dawes speakers to the Pacific Coast calls' to memory earlier expeditions into the open spaces for the "winning of the West" for Republican candidates, notably the speaking tour of Charles E. Hughes in California in 1916, as well as the tour of the famous women's "Golden Special" beyond the Mississippi in the same year. It will be recalled that the tour of the "Golden" or "millionaire special" came to grief before it had penetrated far beyond the Mississippi, and that these and other efforts expended beyond the Father of Waters won the electoral vote of four western States for the Hughes-Fairbanks ticket: Iowa, Min- (Continued on Page 8—Col. 4) 6th, Field Artillery, Commanded By Capt. Philps, First To Fire Shot In World War, Pitches Camp ANSWERING "ALARM" THREE PAID FIRE COMPANIES WITH CHIEF, RUSH TO COUNTY-SEAT FIRE PREVENTION GEORGE H. HARE GRANTED AB- COLUTE DIVORCE BY JUDGE PRESTON. Judge Walter W. Preston, sitting in the Circuit Court at Towson, signed a decree granting George H. Hare an absolute divorce from Mrs. Ida S. Hare on the ground of infidelity. The parties married January 1, 1907, and up until the time of their separation about a year ago lived near Beckleysville. 3 INJURED IN CRASH Man, Wife And Son Figure In Auto Accident On Washington Road. Suffering from internal injuries, Solomon Seligson, forty-one, and his wife, Mrs. Minnie Seligson, and son, Jerome, ten, are in St. Agnes' Hospital as the result of an automobile collision on the Patapsco river bridge along the Washington boulevard. George Durety, 425 Twelftfh St., Washington, was arrested and taken to Halethorpe Police Station on a charge of reckless driving. The Seligson family was Baltimore-bound, when Durety, in a car headed toward Washington, is said to have approached at a high rate of speed. Both machines met in a head-on collision midway on the, bridge near St. Denis and they were wrecked. Mrs. Seligson and child were badly cut. The condition of Seligson is critical. Week Of October 5th Designated For Educational Work. Fire prevention week will be observed in Baltimore county from October 5th to 11th according to word reaching Philip G. Priester, Chief Engineer of the Baltimore County Fire Department from National Headquarters. The idea of the week is to attain the co-operation of all enterprises and to educate folks as to the danger of fires. MAN FOUND DEAD Discovered Wedged In Seat Of Auto Near Kingsvflle VACATIONISTS AND SHORE DWELLERS SWARM BACK TO WINTER ABODES Roads Leading In All Directions More Congested This Year Than Ever—It Is Estimated Many Thousand Folks Are On The Move. The fall exodus has begun. From every river, stream and creek around Baltimore county, from the mountains and from the farms, lovers of nature are moving REIS VILLA PROPERTY SELLS FOR $34,900. For approximately $34,900 Morris Friedlander has purchased 3 5 acres of land, improved by a large frame dwelling on Reisterstown road, Reis Villa, through the office of S. Siegael & Co., real estate brokers. VETS START DRIVE Blind Ex-Soldiers To Start Drive ^^•^For Home At Beechfield, Catonsville. Many patriotic organizations, aided by the Service Star Legion, are completing plans for "Blind Veterans' Week," beginning October 19, when a campaign will be carried on for completion of the fund for erection of a group of buildings for vocational and educational studies at Beechfield, the old Catonsville estate of Mrs. Robert D. Hopkins, Consisting of 46 acres, the property is between Frederick road and Wilkens avenue. back into their winter abodes. The roads are crowded with moving vans, truck and farm wagons city bound with furnishings for thej home. Even the lowly flivver bears its share of the burden. Another week will see the water and other resorts deserted except for the few who love the fall months in the) open. These will remain at their' summer homes until the cold weather drives them in some time ln| October or November. The roads leading into Baltimore; are more congested this year than ever with movers, most of whom are returning to the city to prepare their children for the opening of school. It is estimated that many thousands of our population is now on the move. They are coming from the Severn, the Magothy, South and West rivers, from the Susquehanna, the Bush, the Bird, Middle and Back rivers, and from the creeks. The Belair, Harford, Philadelphia (Continued on Page 8—Col. 3) MRS. COCKEY UNDERGOES ANOTHER OPERATION. Mrs. Mary Patterson Cockey, of My Lady's Manor, underwent another operation at a Baltimore City hospital. Timothy Messenger, 21 years old, died at the wheel of his automobile, which had overturned and rolled down an embankment on the Belair road, near Kingsville. Pinned beneath his car, the youth lay for more than six hours, while gasoline saturated his clothing and asphyxiated him. The gasoline leaked out of the inverted tank beneath the front seat. Messenger* lived at Bengies, Md. Dr. Gustav A. Fritz, coroner and health officer at Kingsville, said there was not a bruise on the youth's body, which indicated that the fall had not injured him. He had been dead several hours when he was found, it was said. The accident was not discovered until after daybreak when William Holtz and Emil Horn, who were coming to Baltimore from their homes in Perryville, saw the overturned machine at the base of an embankment on Gunpowder Hill. They found Messenger dead and removed the body from the wrecked car. Leaving the scene of the accident, the two men drove to Fuller-ton, where they notified the authorities. Patrolman Robert Grace and Dr. Fritz investigated the accident. Messenger had been visiting his" sister at Kingsville, according to Dr. Fritz. He left at a late hour and was returning alone to his home. (Continued on Page 5—Col. 1) .----------_?------------ PROPOSED SITE FOR HIGH TENSION WIRES INSPECTED. NAUGHTY—NAUGHTY! COOLIDGE'S FAILURE TO REDUCE SUGAR TARIFF COSTS AMERICAN HOUSEWIVES $145,000 A DAY V. Bernard Seims, City Water Engineer, with members of the Water Board and engineers and officials of the Consolidated Gas Company visited Loch Raven to inspect the proposed site of the high-tension wires across the reservoir, for the construction of which the Water Board has been asked to grant a license. The plan is to run 60,000 volt lines from the power plant at Susquehanna to Reisterstown, to feed the new Annex territory and industrial plants and towns enroute. The lines would be carried on 70-foot steel towers, crossing the valley above the upper dam, and between the dam and the bridge half way above it. Farther along the wires would be strung on towers established on small islands in the reservoir. Consumers Required To Contribute To The Beneficiaries Of Profiteer's Tariff An Average Of 2 Cents A Pound On Year's Consumption. GROUND BROKEN Black & Decker To Have New Administration Building On Joppa Road. Ground has been broken for the new administration building and offices of the Black & Decker Mfg. Company, Towson Heights. In many details it will be a departure from conventional office construction and has been designed with the idea of g:ving the utmost efficiency in layout and an abundance of light and ventilation. The building will be one-story and of fireproof construction throughout. The structure will be entirely of steel with floor of concrete with suitable covering and the side walls >f hollow tile and stucco with red >rick trimming. Steel sash will be used throughout. One important feature of this building will be a monitor running two-thirds of the entire length of tRe building and (Continued on Page 5—Col. 1) (From the Washington Correspondent of The Jeffersonian) President Coolidge, at this writing, it still holding up the recommendation of the Tariff Commission for a reduction in the tariff on sugar. American users of sugar are being taxed at the rate of $650,000 a day this year on this common staple of food. This means that they are required to contribute to the beneficiaries of the profiteers' tariff an average of 2 cents a pound on all of this year's consumption of 11,872,-000,000 pounds. The reduction of only y2-cent a pound in the present tariff recommended by a majority of the U. S. Tariff Commission, but not yet sanctioned and proclaimed by (Continued on Page 8—Col. 5) BALTIMORE COUNTY GIRL ONE OF FOUR TO WIN HONOR. VILLAGE TO BE SOLD Ashland, In Its Entirety, Will Go To Highest Bidder. The trustees' sale of a "gentleman's country home" and the entire village of Ashland, this county, located on the Northern Central Railroad, about eight miles from Baltimore city, will be held on Wednesday next, at noon. The property consists of a large three-story brick dwelling and all necessary outbuildings, 18 acres of tillage ground, 12 double brick and frame dwellings, 10 single dwellings and 6 acres of land fronting on improved county and private roads. Joshua Horner, Jr., and William P. Cole, Jr., are the trustees. William P. Butler and Milton J. Dance are the auctioneers. Miss Hester Bond of Baltimore county has been doing such creditable work in the clothing project, which is one phase of 4-H Club Work, that she has been selected to go to Camp Vail as one of the four honor girls of the State. She leaves for Camp Vail today (Saturday). Hester Bond is 16 years old and lives on a farm near Eklo. She makes her own clothes and helps other club members to make theirs. The expense of club boys and girls trip to Camp Vail is taken care of by the different banks of the State. It was through the courtesy of Mr. W. C. Craumer of the Towson National Bank, and Mr. Wm. Kenny of the Baltimore County Bank that Hester Bond's trip was made possible. PROVES DOWNFALL 10,000 WATCH GAME Sunday Crowd Sees Maryland Club Win From Army At Polo. Ten thousand persons, packed around the polo field of the Pikes-ville Armory last Sunday afternoon saw the Maryland Polo Club defeat the Third Army Corps team by a score of 4 to 3 in a game replete with spectacular riding and excellent plays. Cupid Induces Mate To Desert Vessell To Wed Scotch Girl "Snapshots" of the invasion of: Towson will be found on Page 4. Marriage is costly, according to the crew of the steamship Deerlodge, now anchored off the county water front from Liverpool. To prove their assertion they cite the case of Third Mate John Herbert, who succumbed to the darts of Cupid in the Scottish port. As a result of his marriage, Herbert, one of the promising young officers in the fleet of the Consolidated Navigation Company operating out of Baltimore, has lost his job, all his salary due him and also his chances of once more becoming an officer aboard Shipping Board vessels. He deserted the Deerlodgle in Liverpool when he was married. According to the crew of the Deerlodge(, after the ves«bl left (Continued on Page 8—Col. 3) Volunteer Outfits From Many Communities On Hand—Twenty-Five Policemen With Marshall Stansbury At Head Ready To Do Or Oie. The County Seat of Baltimore County has been invaded —military and civilian forces are now occupying all places of vantage. Col. Novell, chief-of-staff of the 62nd Cavalry Division, marches at head of big army through streets and battle will take place on the open space at Joppa Road and Highland Avenue, with „he 6th Field Artillery, under Capt. Philps, the first unit to fire a shot in the World War, and a gas outfit from Edgewood taking part. Every householder has been ordered to vacate his premises and assemble at one of the various places of "attack." Fearing that the great bombardment by the artillery will start a serious conflagration, causing residents untold suffering, Chief Priester, with three paid Fire Engine Companies is on hand, and several Volunteer outfits have been rushed to the town. Police have been mobilized, and with Marshal Stansbury at their head, are ready for any emergency. At 6 o'clock, by order of the county authorities, the York Road from Allegany to Pennsylvania Avenues will be roped off, all traffic being diverted so as to give the reinforcements—including several companies of old maids, flappers, balloon pants wearers and everyone with supple joints who are expected after dark—an opportunity to maneuver over the smooth pavement to the tune of Gray's Ginger Pep Orchestra. ARRANGEMENTS FOR AIR MEET COM-PLETED-PROGRAM DECIDED UPON Aerial Pageant Will Take Place Off Bay Shore—Laying Smoke Screen, Trick Flying And Other Stunts To Be Features. Officials of the Flying Club in conference with a committe of officers of the United States Naval Air Service have completed their program for the Jacques Schneider International Trophy Race and other events scheduled during the meet on October 24, 25 and 26 off Bay Shore. Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, has appointed Capt. Emory S. Land, U. S. N., as chairman of a committee on general arrangements. On Friday, October 24, at 10 A. M., the navigability and seaworthiness trials for contestants will be held. This test requires a flight over a five-mile course, during which two distances of one-half mile each may be taxied over the water, after* which the planes are moored out for six hours. At noon the same day there will be a demonstration of naval aircraft, which is said to include an event not previously seen in the United States. In the forenoon a trophy race will be held for cash prizes totaling $1000 and a silver cup for first place. Later in the day the Flying Club of Baltimore trophy race will be flown. This is limited to torpedo planes of the scouting fleet of the United States Navy. On Saturday the first event at 10 A. M. will be an aerial pageant. (Continued on Page 8—Col. 3) CADDY BREAKS ARM ON WAY TO GOLF LINKS. While on his way to caddy on the golf links of the Rolling Road Golf Club, Catonsville, Edward McHugh of Baltimore, fell on the Valley road near the golf course and broke his left arm in two places. OCCUPYINIG NEW HOME AT LUTHERVILLE. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Burk, who have been making their home at Sweet Air, recently moved to Luth-erville, where they purchased a home. GRANTED DIVORCE Former County Woman's Army-Officer Husband Must Pay Her $225 A Month. Mrs. Alice A. Moseley, before her marriage a resident of Glencoe, this county, has been awarded a decree of divorce and $22 5 a month alimony from her husband, Brig.-Gen. Van Horn Moseley, commander of Fort Sheridan. A deposition by Mrs. Moseley taken in Washington recited that the couple were married July 20, 1903, and that her husband deserted her on May 26, 1922. The Easiest Thing For An Autoist To Run Into Is Debt—Ask Any Pedestrian What He Thinks |