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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0833 Enlarge and print image (6M) |
| ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT. THE JEFFERSONIAN "WITH THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE" VOL XII—No. 5 'It Covers The Community Like The Dew" TOWSON, MARYLAND, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1924 BALTIMORE COUWTY'8 ONLY SUNDAY NEWSPAPER. Women Politicians Have Not Begun To Cast Their Hats Into The Ring, Probably Waiting For The New Spring Models To Make Their Appearance. MASS MEETING AT TOWSON TO DISCUSS SCHOOL SITUATION Board Of Education Sponsors Movement To Acquaint People With Real Facts As To Facilities PATRON'S CLUBS, GRANGES AND FARM BUREAU ORGANIZATIONS URGED TO BE REPRESENTED RECENT TAX BILLS FOR SEWERAGE COVER COST OF WORK OVER ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE Contractor Encountered 5500 Cubic Yards Of Rock Instead OF 250 As Original Plans Called For And Was Compelled To Dig Trenches Deeper To Take Care Ot Entire Town. Tax bills sent recently to Towson property owners have caused some comment, but it is evidently due to the fact that those receiving same are not acquainted with the facts in the case. It will be remembered that the plans for the Towson Sewerage system were made by Ezra B. Whitman, one of the best known engineer's in the country, and the plans (Continued on Page 16—Col. 3) Millard E. Tyding-s, World War Veteran, and Congressman from this District, who was chosen to serve on the Veterans' Committee of the "House." INVITATIONS ISSUED TO OLD-TIME DANCE. The committee, Mrs. D. Owen.Lytic, Mrs. William J. Burns and Mrs. Cora Cockey, of the Old Time Leap Year Dance, have issued the invitations for the dance on next Thursday night, January 31, in the public hall at White Hall. Admission will be by card only. FORGES AHEAD Towson Heights Building Association Shows Rapid Strides During Three Years' Existence. Organized in 1920, the Towson Heights Building Association has made rapid strides, due to its keynote of caution and safety with its directors in consideration of applications for mortgage loans, the result being that it now has close to $100,000.00 invested in first class mortgages, secured on local real estate of the highest characted. The annual meeting of the Association was held recently at its headquarters in the Mcintosh Building, corner of Washington and Pennsylvania avenues, the following being unanimously elected for the year 1924: Charles W. Spicer, president; John H. Bevans, vice-president; Walter Stumpf, recording secretary; Charles A. Sacra, treasurer; Richard R. Cooper, financial seccretary. The directors are: John H. Bevans, C. Walter Kanwisher, Francis C. Dor-(Continued on Page 16—Col. 3) IT CAN'T BE DONE! The greater percentage of those entering the "Pen" are like wild beasts, a menace to society, otherwise they would not be "caged." It is impossible to cuddle and pet them with the hope of turning them out as little angels. CHOSEN FOE COMMITTEE. FORMER TOWSON MAN ON WAY HOME. Leopold Ecker, of Towson, who has been in Austria for some time, has sailed for home. SWEEZEY IS UPHELD. Prisoner's Aid Society Sanctions His Method Of Conducting "Pen." The board of trustees of the Prisoners' Aid Association, in a formal statement defended the humane methods adopted by Warden Swee-zey at the Maryland Penitentiary and bespoke support of the public and the Board of Welfare for the Warden. CHANCE-TAKING BRINGS DISASTER-DEATH LOVES A SHINING MARK Fact Remains However, That Each New Report On Serious Mishap Shows Where Folks Fail To Make Use Of Safeguards Already Available. (By Nancy Hanks) The lesson of the last conspicuous railroad wreck, that of the Twentieth Century Limited, at Forsyth, New York, is that chance-taking must bring disaster, sooner or later. Knowing that the Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered the installation of automatic stops, and that such a stop at Forsyth would have eliminated the possibility of LUNCHROOM WRECKED. Coal Gas Explosion In Kitchen Turns "Silver Grill," At Towson, Topsy-Turvy. Coal gas generated by the kitchen range in the "Silver Grill," operated by Mr. M. C. Gentry, York road, Towson, exploded, blowing the glass front out of the room, shattering the windows and upsetting a number of tables. Frank Mormonn, a newspaper carrier, was the only customer in the place at the time. He was badly shaken up, but escaped serious injury. Max Fishel, an employe of the place, was bruised and shaken. The damage amounted to about $200.00. collision, many critics of the railroads will see in the tragedy only the result of reluctance to install protective devices until the last minute allowed by law. The New York Central and other great roads are working hard to combine automatic stops into an effective system that will not cause more trouble than it cures, and that available safeguards ought to prevent collisions without additional devices. A perfect en gineman on every fast train, is the precautionary measure favored, and no one doubts that this is necessary, whatever mechanical devices may be added. Death loves a shining mark. The Twentieth Century Limited, with a fine record for fast and safe operation, comes to grief, as is likely at (Continued on Page 10—Col. 3) Congressman Tydings Wins Place On Veteran's Committee In "House." Millard E. Tydings, Congressman from the Second Congressional District of Maryland, of which Baltimore County is a part, won one of the coveted places on the new Veterans' Committee of the "House." The Maryland Congressman was selected by the Democratic Committee on Committees as one of the nine minority Representatives on the committee, which is to have jurisdiction over all legislation affecting veterans of the World War, except the bonus, pensions and claims. Representative Tydings was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and has citations, for meritorious and conspicuous service from Generals Pershing, Morton and Upton. PLAY AT PROVIDENCE FEBRUARY 7TH. Under the auspices of the Ladies' Bible Class of Providence M. E. Church, a play entitled "An Old Fashioned Mother," will be given on the evening of February 7th. MRS. MARY M. SPARKS SUCCUMBS AT HOME OF DAUGHTER. HAS IT WAR IS SOON TO BEGIN 1ENT CITY ON THE SEVERN" Various State Departments Are Pried For Battle For Bigger Appro priations—Governor Has Recommended Loans To Legislature Totalling $7,500,000 For Three-Year Budget. Owing To Growth In Population In Various Communittes And Increased Attendance, Need For School Buildings Is Most Pressing, Say Education Authorities. (By Nancy Hanks) Patrons' Clubs, Improvement Associations, Granges, Farm Bureau Organizations and all folks interested in the progress of Baltimore County, should make it a point ta be represented at the mass meeting to be held in the Court Room, Towson, at 11 o'clock this morning (Sat-(Conunued on Page 16—Col. 1) TO IT (From the Annapolis Correspondent of The Jeffersonian.) With the presentation to the Legislature of the Administration's financial measures—the bond bills, the State tax rate bill and the bud- PREDICT NO REDUCTION Mrs. Mary M. Sparks died at the home of her sdta-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Merritt, at Fork. Funeral services were held at the house, burial being in Oaklawn, Cemetery. COUNTY PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS. NEW VOTING PRECINCT CREATED. At a meeting of the Board of Election Supervisors held on Tuesday it was decided to create a new voting precinct in the Second Election District. The Second Precinct there will be divided. Deeds were filed at Towson by which William V. Elder and others convey two lots to the Garrison Athletic Club, Incorporated. C. E. WISNER PAROLED. Was Sentenced To Six Months For Assault On His Broth- er-In-Law. Judge Walter W. Preston has paroled Charles E. Wisner, of Hereford, who was convicted of assaulting Harry K. Miller, and sentenced to six months imprisonment in the County Jail. The suit filed by Mr. Miller against Mr. Wisner, for damages, has been settled. The expenditures made by Mr. Wisner relative to the matter, it is stated, amounted to about $1,600. Local Coal Dealers See No Change In Fuel Prices Prior To April L Neither winter winds nor freezing temperatures mean anything to the high price of coal, say local dealers, who despite both fair and foul weather staunchly reiterate that there will be no change in the coal price here until April 1. In order to keep their mines open during the present stagnant condition of the soft coal market a few bituminous operators are offering coal at prices less than the actual cost of production. But except for bad grades of soft coal, which, ac-(Continued on Page 16—Col. 4) GIVEN FOUR YEARS Bigley And Falasco Sentenced To "Pen" For Part In Gwynnbrook Robbery Philip Felasco, alias Walter Marino, and Edward James Bigley, alias James W. Crawford, convicted of being implicated in the robbery of the Gwynnbrook Distillery, near Owings Mills, last November, were sentenced by Judge Walter W. Preston, each to four years imprisonment in the Maryland Penitentiary. Motion for a new trial, and for arrest of judgment, and application for bail pending the hearing of an, appeal were denied by the Court. The prisoners were arrested by Marshal of Police Carroll E. Stansbury, while driving trucks, near Towson, loaded with the stolen liquor. There were 122 barrels and 3,600 gallons of whisky in bottles stolen. --------*-------- FALLSTON COUPLE HAVE ADDITION TO FAMILY. get bill to follow, the way will be prepared for what is expected to be the real tug of war in the 1924 session of the General Assembly. This is the pulling and hauling by various State departments and institutions for more money than the Governor has allowed them. If this pulling and hauling is successful to any material extent, Governor Ritchie has warned that a State tax rate of 27 cents for the next three fiscal years will be an impossibility. This tax rate, which is a reduction of three cents below the 1924 rate, is predicated upon the adoption of the budget and bond bills in amounts substantially those which he has recommended, the Governor explained in his recent message to the Assembly. So far as the maintenance part of the budget is concerned, the General Assembly is without power to make any revision upward in amounts. It can reduce but it cannot increase. The Executive is authorized by the State Constitution to submit a sup-continued on Page 16—Col. 4) CHARLES H. KNOX UNDERGOES OPERATION. Former County Commissioner Charles H. Knox recently underwent an operation, and from all reports, is doing as nicely as can be expected. CANADIANS TAKE UP RESIDENCE AT PARKVILLE. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Townsley, of Fallston, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a little daughter. Mr. Herbert Douglas and family, of Canada, are now occupying the Rose property, near Parkville. TAKE OATH OF OFFICE. John M. Dennis And William S. Gordy, Jr., Swear In Before Governor Ritchie. John M. Dennis, of Riderwood, this County, elected State Treasurer by the Legislature to succeed himself, and William S. Gordy, Jr., elected Comptroller to succeed himself, were sworn into office by Governor Ritchie at Annapolis. Mr. Dennis will serve his fourth consecutive term and Mr. Gordy will serve his second; both offices extend over a perior of three years. Health Authorities Say Cold Snaps Are Not Aids To The People's Welfare. Public health experts who hail the current winter flareback as a knockout blow to seasonal sickness, are victims of an ancient and dishonorable hokum, says the Baltimore County Health Department. For the fallacy that cold weather is conducive to good health is all wrong, they say, for we have been looking! over the situation. Mild weather, such as Baltimore County has experienced for the most part this winter, is far more unfavorable to colds, grippe, pneumonia and other chills that flesh is heir to, they declare. The majority of people think warm weather—or at least temperate weather in winter time—is un-healthful. But statistics backed up by common sense prove their premises are faulty. Men are nothing but animals. When it gets cold they like to get inside. Consequently they get less fresh air and less exercise. Their powers of endurance are lessened and their chances of contracting sickness through colds are increased." RAKING IN SHEKELS FOR COUNTY. Thomas C. Hunter, Treasurer of Baltimore County, collected this month over $150,000.00 in taxes, a record for the office which he so ably conducts. CONFIDENT OF RACE Logan Field, Dundalk Will Be Scene Of Big Trophy Event. GETS YEAR IN JAIL. Former State Auditor Sentenced For Conspiracy To Defraud In "Blind Pool" Case. Sentence of one year in jail was dealt out to William A. Gillespie, former State Auditor, and well known at Towson, where he often audited the accounts of the local State offices. He was convicted of conspiracy to defraud customers of one of the "blind pools." Confident that the required $6,000 will be raised to bring the Schneider International Marine trophy race to Logan Field, Dundalk, this County, Richard W. Alexander, President of the Flying Club, is working hard to raise the amount quickly. According to the terms of the award ,this community must subscribe the fund within 10 days or lose the air contest. • Mr. Alexander will appear before the Baltimore City authorities at an early date and present plans for the meet in an attempt to enlist its full co-operation. The authorities previously had expressed itself as favorable to efforts to bring the race to Baltimore. Co-operation of the Board of Trade and other civic bodies also will be sought. CENTURY OF VEHICULAR PROGRESS RECORDED BY VALUABLE SPECIMENS First "Contrapshun" Made Was Presented By United States Government To General Marquis De LaFayetie Upon Visit To America In 1824. (By Nancy Hanks) A collection of historic vehicles, probably the most complete in the country and representing every phase, of American vehicular development for more than a century, is housed in the administration building of the Studebaker Corporation, at South Bend, Indiana, and it was my pleasure to view it during the summer, while on my vacation. This is a permanent museum and is viewed by thousands of visitors annually. Studebaker's long association with the progress of transportation in America has enabled it to preserve these valuable specimens, which show the advancements that have been made. The oldest exhibit is the carriage which was tendered by the United States Government to General Mar- "TAXED" SIX DOLLARS AND COSTS. John Ward, of Dunmore, was "taxed" $6 and costs by Justice R. E. Kanode, at the Catonsville Police Station on charges of carryin concealed weapons. quis de Lafayette upon his visit to America in 1824. Its tonneau is sete high in th air. President's Lincoln's carriage reflects a tendency toward a more practical construction. While much higher than the carriages of Presidents Grant and Harrison, which were built fifteen to twenty-five (Continued on Page 15—Col. 5) SMALL POX REPORTED. New-Comer At Sparrows Point, From North Carolina, Discovered Suffering From Disease. A case of smallpox, the only one known to exist in the State, was reported to the Baltimore County Health authorities from Sparrows Point, by Dr. G. C. McCormick. The patient is a negro, 23 years old, who came to "the Point" from North Carolina recently. Immediately after diagnosing the case, Dr. McCormick sent the patient to quarantine and ordered those exposed to the disease to be vaccinated, and took other steps of precaution- The Newsgravure Section Of The Jeffersonian Is Always Interesting—In It Today You'll Find Plenty Of Wholesome ReadingAnd Numerous Timely "Snapshots." |