The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-12-16


Grange, which now comprises delegates from sever
subordinate Oranges, held its regular quarterly
| meeting on Friday, Sth instant, in the hall OF
Glencoe Grange, on the property OF dickinson
Gorsuch, ESQ.,, on the York turnpike, not Tar from
| the station of the same name on N. z. X. H. The
attendance, including delegates and visiting
brothers and sisters, was large and the proceedings
were of considerable interest especially to those
who are connected with the order, and also to the
outside community concerned in the public mat
tiers which the Grange considers in its capacity as
a representative body of the farmers and land
holders of the county.
On taking the chair Master B. F. Taylor deliv-
cred address, laying out a programme OF the
work to be done at the session. One point of gen
eral interest considered the condition OF the
roads of the county. The speaker evidently
thought, of the very large sum annually expended
on them, all, save very inconslderable portion,
was mis-spent, and his own recommendation was
earnestly in favor of slowly but surely hardening
or matchmaking all the roads. This he thought
could be done by degrees, and if steam stone
crusher, such as is used in many of the States to
the north of us, was purchased by the county it
could be carried gradually over all the roads, the
expense of their amendment by its use, as COM
pared with breaking by hand being extremely
light.
The Master recommended the system of coop
Grafton among the Patrons in their purchase OF
tenance and support of the agency established in
Baltimore by the State Grange
This address was referred to the Standing Com
mittee, of which DR.. G. M. Bosley is chairman,
and was reported back to the Grange with its re-
concentrations approved.
A committee was appointed to consider the best
means to take to protect farmers against damages,
from righteousness or carelessness from fire espe
cially to those situated near the city and prop
ostiOn for a kind of mutual insurance union was
referred to the same committee.
A proposition to start stock company to es
tablish County Fair was brought up on the pre-
sentation of a favorable report, signed by DIR. W.
L. Aender, chairman, and was debated at con-
siderable length. 1t not designed to make
this Grange movement, but only to give start
and impetus to the measure, and then to leave it
in the hands of the farmers of the county. As
many thought the present an unfavorable time to
start such Fair Association, the measure was de-
ferred for future consideration.
During the recess between the morning and af-
ternoon sessions, the Grange and the visitors were
handsomely entertained by Glencoe Grange. The
ladies had prepared two tables, handsomely set out
and decorated, which fairly groaned with the good
things of the season. and was well appreciated
by all present, many Of whom camelong distances
to attend the meeting. An appropriate vote of
thanks was given the hosts of the occasion for
their liberal and handsome entertainment
Mr.. II. O.. Deyres the State Grange Agent in
Baltimore, delivered an address on the subject Of
the agency, on the conclusion of which, after some
details of routine business, the Grange adjourned.
We arc indebted to Mr. VIM. B. Sands, of the
American Farmer for the above.-EDs. UNIoN.]
GARDENvLLE ITEMs-Mr. John Lutz aged 6S
years, living with his brother-in-law, Mr.. Law
renee Hostetter, on the Beair road, at Garden
ville met with severe accident on Friday of last
week. He was helping his nephew, son of Mr..
Hostetter, to haul leaves, and was riding home
the top of the load. In going down a
steep grade he caught hold of one of the front
standards when it broke, throwing him down head
foremost on the front wheel, cutting his head from
the crown to the temple and around to the right
ear producing terrible wound. He was convey
ed to the house, where his injuries were dressed
by DR.. Geo. f. Corse. He made a narrow escape
from being killed.
Another accident happened to Mr.. Charles II.
Lutz, son of Tobias Lutz and nephew of the above,
on the day following. He started from home on
a mule his father had just purchased, and when
but few yards from the house the mule became
frightened and SHE'D SO suddenly that Mr.. Lutz
was thrown from the saddle upon the frozen
ground falling on the left side of his face, LAGER
ating it badly. DIR. Geo. F. Corse was sent for
and dressed his wounds. At first twas thoughtthe
sight of one eye was injured but fortunately this
was not the case.
all to be the coolest for some years. Those who
were compelled to be out on that day suffered Sc
verely, your correspondent being one of them
Having been appointed by the Commissioners to
examine bridge was obliged to travel several
miles. I hope l may not have another trip to
make on such stormy day. L noticed in my
travels great many hay stacks blown down.
Fences and shedding were also considerably dam
aged.
The gardeners who attended market on Satur-
day night complain that their marketing froge be-
fore getting it to the city and that which was not
sold was lost. Celery is completely ruined when
it once freezes, and great has to be taken of
it by wrapping it up in blankets and packing in
boxes keeping it entirely from the air.
On Monday last Mr.. Robt. S. Corse, one of our
County Commissioners, killed hog, eleven months
old, which weighed, dressed, 4O2 pounds, the of
fal weighing about 75pounds. In March last this
hog-then a small pig-was brought from Penn
sylvania. MARK A. RANGE.