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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0265 Enlarge and print image (6M) |
| Newsgravure Section, THE JEFFERSONIAN, Towboii, Md., October 4, 1924. OLD TIME STUFF — WHAT OUR DADDIES AND GRAND-DADDIES DID 60 YEARS AGO IN BALTIMORE CO. K." A few weeks later, when the Confederate troops got near Jefferson City, two of the mules became so lame that they could not travel. The Confederates left them with an old farmer by the name of Brown, and took two of his. mules. The next spring one of Brown's jealous neighbors reported to the jPilot Knob Iron Company the whereabouts of their animals and [they sent an egent to look for them, who, after seeing the mules, instituted a replevin suit in a justice's court. Farmer Brown did not like the idea of giving up the mules and forthwith he (&Y&Z (Se^Jfc (&$&>> (&¥&$ ($$&$ &j& ($$&>> (ffifa <£?$&«& iSO?^<5G?$CJbdC^? < 31.- (!) Titles Examined and Guaranteed Our title search includes title guar* antee—'the two at the cost of one. (2) Judgment References Recorded reterences to cases instituted and judgments in city and U. S. courts available at 50 cents per name. (3) First Mortgages If you have the responsibility for raising the money for Real Estate buying or building, come first where you know the money is. MARYLAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY Qround Floor - - - Munsey Building CALVERT AND FAYETTE STREETS TP %P TP Tl* tP Vr TP HP HP HP tp U from Coal~"CoalOiF mtLiTs Interesting Sketches in Oil Jto.l COAL distilled at moderate temperatures produces Oil. These "hydrocarbons", being inflammable, naturally attracted attention and in 1781 their use as fuel for lamps was suggested. But not until 1820 were the light oils obtained by distilling coal-tar burned to some extent in the Holliday Lamp, which burned the vapor rather than the Oil itself. t[ In 1847 petroleum was found in a coalmine in England, but soon gave out. However the discoverer, James Young, had found that this Oil was valuable for lubricating purposes and he began experiments in distilling Oil from shale found in coal deposits. In 1850 he began production commercially, but the high price of the Oil prevented its use as a popular illuminant. tjln 1846 a Mr. Gessner had manufactured an illuminating Oil from the asphaltic albertite of New Brunswick. In the years 1853 to 1858 "Coal Oil" refined from both oil shale and cannel coal was produced on a large-scale in America, between 50 and 60 refineries being built. Strange experimental Oils and uncertain methods of refining have given way to the perfected Kerosene of today, represented in all its excellence by The Red C Oil and The White C Oil, same except in color. It is the truly fine Kerosene for your Lamps, Stoves and Incubators. The Red C Oil The White C Oil A truly fine Kerosene colored ruby red for your lamps NO SMOKE A sparkling white, crystal clear Kerosene that is clean NO ODOR At the following good dealers: E. W. Corfoin, Towson, Md. W. P. BeaU, Stevenson, Md. Brooks Dettt. Store, Reisterstown, Md. Gus Bruehl, Reisterstown, Md. G. H. Davis, Gwynnbrook, Md. Garrison Loiij-ley, Hebbville, Md. Maple Heights Groeery \Co., Owings Mills, Md. J. Harry Lau, Delight, Md. Rockdale Stores inc., Rockdale, Md. Grover C. Hidey, Rockdale, Md. Geo. C. Smith, Indian Rock, Md. H. J. Tremner, Perry Hall, Md. Win. Snyder, Perry Hall, Md. Geo. A. Klein & Sons, Putty Hill, Md. Bernard H. Baake, Carney. Md. Louis ('. Geller, Carney, Md. Hilaeman Brunuige Co., Stevenson, Md. Win. Foley & Son, Pikesville, Md. G. B. Caltride1*, Reisterstown, Md. Robert Cor»ett & gon, Pikesville, Md. X. M. Dell, Hernwood, Md. Garner Bros., Owinps Mills, Md. N. Griffin, Parkton, Md. H. Harker, Holbrook, Md. employed Lawyer Belch to defend the-case. The agent for the company identified the mules by the brand, "P. K.," which was on them. He said that this was the company's brand and that he was positive they were the plaintiff's mules which had been taken by Price the fall before. The defendant could state only the manner and time of his securing the mules, and their condition when he got them. Belch made a short but very convincing argument: ''Gentlemen of the jury," he began, "here is this hireling of i big corporation running around over the country hunting up mules left at different places by Price's army. He has jumped old man Brown and is trying to take away his only means of making a crop this summer. When Brown got these mules they were broken down, lame, and poor, and could do nothing but eat. "Now he has nursed them, fed and curried them and just got them in the shape to do a little work, and this fellow pops up and claims them. And on what kind of evidence? ^ He can't identify the mules. He never worked them, never fed them, but just identified them by the brand, "P. K." He says this stands for Pilot Knob. "He must think that we in Cole County are sure enough suckers. 'P. K.' Pilot Knob. Who ever heard of anybody spelling Knob with a 'K?' N-O-B spells Knob and I have got it right here in the dictionary. "I will tell you, gentlemen, what 'P. K.' stands for. It stands for 'Price's Kavalry,' and all the evidence in this case shows it plainly. '' In all my experience I have never seen a clearer case of corroboration. Brown got his mules from Price's Kavalry.' ': The jury promptly returned a verdict for the defendant, and the agent for the iron company was so much disgusted with Cole County justice that he did not even make an appeal. I The Following news item shows that the slaves at this period were becoming restless and bold. "A Stampede and Arrest—On Sunday night, 5th inst., a regular stampede of slaves took place from the vicinity of Warren Factory, Old York road, and the vicinity of Texas and Cockeys-ville. John Merryman, Hayfields, lost a valuable man; Joseph Kel-ley, Esq., one; Mrs. Joshua F. Todd, one; Geo. H. Merryman, Esq., one; Mr. Joshua Bosley, one, and Capt. Joshua Marsh, two, one of the latter taking with him his wife (a free woman) and four children, with a parcel of household goods, &c. Nothing has been heard of any of them that we know of. Two black men, brothers named Hicks and Ben Winder, have been arrested and committed to Jail by Samuel M. Rankin, Esq., charged with enticing and assisting them to run away.'' They had labor troubles in those days as well as now, but the following item from the Baltimore Sun shows a great differ- ence in wages paid then and now: "Strike of Workmen—The laborers employed in the construction of the railway between this city and Towrsontown, on the York Road, struck on Tuesday afternoon for one dollar and fifty ( cents per day, instead of one dollar and twenty-five cents, which they were receiving. Some of the men declined to join their fellow workmen and kept at work, but yesterday morning the malcontents returned and demanded that they too should cease their labor. A messenger was at once sent to the city and a squad of police .was sent out to protect those who were willing to work, which had the effect to quiet matters, and up to last night there had been no further disturbance. —Sun of Thursday." In the issue of May 29, 1863, General Grant and his- operations in Mississippi are featured, and a sketch is given of him as follows : "Sketch of Maj. General. TJ. S. Grant.—This officer, who commands the Federal forces in Mississippi, is a native of Ohio, and 41 years of age. He graduated at West Point in 1843, and during the Mexican war served as a second lieutenant, in the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, and in all the engagements from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico, during which he was twice promoted for his bravery. In 1854 he resigned his commission, but on the breaking out of the present war he tendered his services to the Governor of Illinois, and was appointed Colonel of a regiment from that State. He participated in several engagements in Missouri. For his success at Fort Donelson he was created a Major-General of volunteers. In the battles of Shiloh and Corinth he greatly distinguished himself, and was subsequently placed in command of the 13th Army corps. On first taking command he was regarded as a curiosity by the soldiers on account of his plainness of dress in comparison with the young and new fledged colonels and less advanced officers, and particularly a shocking bad stovepipe hat, which he wore for a long time before donning a military tie. He is a strict disciplinarian and a man of the most unassuming manners." The following advertisement appeared on January 2nd. The reward is a strange one: "18% Cents and a Basket of Chips Reward. Ran away from the undersigned on Sunday last, my indentured apprentice boy named William Felville. I forwarn all persons from harboring or trusting him on my account. George Matthews, Near Monkton." We give herewith ' stories from the Advocate of February 20th: "A Cute Widow.—It is related CONSULT BLACK & COMPAN Certified Public Accountants 905 GARRETT BLDC BALTIMORE. MD. Corporation and Individual Income Tax Reports Compile, conscientiously paid to the parents the one dollar she reecived for the horse, and she had to herself the one hundred dollars for the dog. Was she far wrong?" §S^ that a man on his deathbed called his wife to him and said. 'I leave my horse to my parents; sell him and hand the money you get, over to them. But my dog I leave to you; dispose of him as you think .best.' The wife promised to obey. So in due time after the" death of her lord she started to find a market for her animal. 'How much do you ask for your horse?' inquired, a farmer. 'I cannot sell the horse alone,' she replied, 'but I will sell the horse and dog together at a fair price for both. Give me one hundred dollars for the dog, one dollar for the horse, and we can trade o.u these terms.' and the cute widow BETTER HEATING FOR YOUR HOME ELECTRIC WIRING AND j__________ FIXTURES flPPUdNCES OF ALL KINDS ^WILSON ELECTRIC WM.fl.WfLSON-PROP. $09 YORK RD.- TOWSON^ Bfurn SAVE FUEL and heat your home better by using the MAJESTIC DUPLEX HEATING SYSTEM (a great improvement over the pipeless furnace). THE MAJESTIC REGISTER is constructed to insure maximum fuel economy, distributing and circulating the heat more evenly. It harmonizes with the floor furnishings; can be placed against the wall; occupies one-half less floor space; avoids cutting hole in the center of room; does not limit the furnace to one register nor collect dust. Write now for special prices and booklet, "BETTER HEATING.'' 332 N. GAY ST. W. H. WILLIAMS Phone, Calvert 2830 Baltimore, Md. «mx~M":-««mh**«m«m«h~x~:~:~^^^^ A Good Pair of Soles on the shoes you will use at School will last until winter comes. Send us the ones that need repairing- for good work and service. A Shop You Can Depend On Vaughan Shoe Repairing Co. 204 N. Liberty St. or 803 W. 36th St. Baltimore, Maryland " While you wait or do your shopping." C. A. Hnrtke & Kro., Elkridge, Md. J. T. Hicks, Hereford, Md. D. H. Kelly, Harrisonville, Md. J. H. Merryman, Sparks, Md. Nelson Store Co., White Hall, Md. T. E. Pearce, Hereford, Md. C. E. Plowman, Parkton, Md. H. Price & Son, Phllopolis, Md. Stnrncr Battery Station, Turnpike Station, Md. J. C. Stifller, Parkton, Md. S. Street, Shawsville, Md. W. W. Wade, Old Court & Liberty Rds. E. G. Wheeler & Son, Glyndon, Md. J. F. Wiley, White Hall, Md. M, V. Winemiller & Bro., Gorsuch Mills AV. B. Wright & Son, Vernon, Md. C. E. Wisner, Mt. Carmel, Md. Vaniser «fe Erlick, Boring, Md.* W. T. Gent, Butler, Md. Wight & Hyiand, Cockeysville, Md. S. E. Mathews, Belfast, Md. J. E. Shaver & Co., Freeland. Md. Eklo Supply Co., Eklo, Md. In ike Gil Trade Since1673 sMlil^Il%11IHIlIfIItUIlIiniItllllltlllU?Illil%lillllllUllUlll&lllllltllli%l«>!i1Illll »«*^**$^***$«mM**«$$$$**«^»«*«***«»*^n&<»«m&$3>**$^>«$$^ Don't waste your money! W/zy pay more when you canget-inDAVIS-full raising strength, absolute purity and good baking results for less money? Bake it BEST with BAKING POWDER EVERY INGREDIENT OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY U. S. FOOD AUTHORITIES in advance MOST anybody can drive a car, but looking after it is reaUy a mechanic's job. The trouble is that lots of people just drive and drive and drive. As long as the car goes they think everything is O.K. Men with some mechanical training get the most out of their cars. They know that they must oil in advance. It's usually too late if you wait till a squeak develops or a bearing heats up. Still, anyone with a mechanical turn of mind can acquire the habit of paying proper attention to lubrication. There's just one safe rule. Oil and grease on a definite schedule—a mileage basis. Make it a matter of regular routine. It is not a question of once a week or once a month, but every 500 miles, 1000 miles or 1500 miles, depending on the part of the car to be lubricated. It does not really take long to oil a car properly and it pays for itself over and over again in smooth running, low repairs and long life. If you are in doubt as to where, when, and how to oil, take your car 'round to your service man. Watch him put in the "Standard" Polarine Motor Oil. Next time you will be able to do most of it yourself. Changing the crank case oil is the main lubrication job. Also the dirtiest* It will usually pay to have it done for you. "Standard" Service Stations and most "Standard" dealers are equipped to do it for you promptly and well. Save yourself time, trouble and money by starting on a regular oiling schedule today. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (New Jersey) tfc STANDARD ** Three consistencies-one correct for your motor. Consult your dealer's Polarine chart — always name the oil it recommends. Oik you can (Trust! © Maryland State Archives mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0265.jpg |