The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-02-04
From Phllopolis. eth District.

Mr.. Benjamin Nash, living In the upper end Of
the Sth district, was taken III recently with pneu-
moaia and died on tho 18th ult. Ills remains
were inferred at Mount Carmel ~. 4. church. Of
which he was n member. Rev. J. l.. Benson con-
Quoted the services. Mr.. Nash was a good M gh-
Dor aad was loved by all who knew him.
DR.. Thomas Pearce, living near Glencoe, was
stricken with paralysis somo time ago aud at frat
Il was feared he would not recover, but at this
time no Is much better. The DR.. has practiced
medicine but little, giving his time principally TO
his farm. Ito Is . well.infonned gentleman and
talks inteliigcntly on every subject.
The oyster supper held under the auspices Of
Glencoe Grange, was continued until Monday
evening. January 30th. forty-Gve gallons Of the
best oysters were disposed Of, those partaking be-
ing bountifuily supplied. CONNECTIONS Of various
kinds and Of good quality were also sold. Tho
auction sales, which were conducted by Prof. Par
sons, were rcmunerativc and animating. Tho
ladies who were active In this work were Mrs.
Sue GOrsuch, Mrs. Temple Gorsuch, Mrs. Mamie
Myers, Mrs. ID. Ensor, Mrs. Mary Wilson. Mrs.
J. Gorsueh and the Misses Stewart, Belle wassel,
Of Baltimore, Lizzie Underwood, Clara Matthews
and Sue Parsons. The net proceeds will amount
TO \ very considerable sum, and will be devoted
10 benevolent purposes.
The snow Of Tuesday covered the ground 10 the
depth Of ave inches and afforded a foundation
sufficient for excellent sieighing, which taken
dvantage Of by large number Of persons to at
tend the meeting OF the Glencoe Orange Club,
which was held at the hall on Wednesday evening
The question Of the evening-"lIow should
young man, without means, purchase farm -
was deliberately discussed. Prof. L. Parsons and
Mr. Thos. Gorsueh made excellent remarks, dwell
ling upon good character, industry and economy
a. being essential 10 success. The latter gentle
man was eloquent In what he said, referring TO
the early character and ambition OF the late Jas.
A. Garfield aud others good examples for the
young. Mr.. s. NJ. Kinks. Of baltimore, made
ru0E tnln he ha Ia N.
ing Of the farmer and how much moro desirable
and attractive country life IL b. city life. lie re.
ferTed 10 the bright smiles and beneficial inauen-
ces Of women In organizations Of different kinds.
The exercises were interpreted with instrumental
and vocal music, which added much TO the pleas.
uTe Of the occasion.
The next meeting of the club will be held Wei.
nesday evening, March lst Question-"Best sys-
TEN Of cropping near large cities Twenty-three
new names have been added 10 the membership
of the Club.
On sunday afternoon last Rev. W. T. b. GLENN
preached At Boslcy's church. his subject being
Internationally to the world" The deficiency
for the preachers support was raised. At night
he preached at Gorsuch Hall. subjcct-"Reeeivc
not the grace Of God in vain The pro;ractel
services were postponed one week.
You were in error IN stating last week that ;ir.
Thomas C.. Bosley, of our most highly
spec,ed citizens. was III. lie l. now 50 years Of
age and although quite feeble Is not confined 20
his bed. /, Is hoped tina; his health may improve
and tina, he may ye; be spared TO his large circle
Of friends many years.
The Senior Gunpowler Agricultural Club held
its monthly meeting nj the residence of Col. Wal.
ter :. Franklin, on Saturday last. Mr.. William W.
Matthews being the foreman for the occasion.
The hay question the prominent one of the
evening. and the members will go TO Annapolis in
n body to make their wants known TO the Legs-
lature. Mr.. Thomas Gorsuch was re elected sec.
Mr. Levi ha
usual committees were also selected.
pntLngotfs.