The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

Philopolis, 9Th District.-The recent SER
mon by Rev. J. N. Davis, D. D., at Bosley's M.
E. church, was respecting the necessity of preach
ing the gospel and how the Word of God, which
is the foundation of all true preaching, has shown
forth as the most sacred of books and is destined
to become the guide of all nations. He said the
Word of God and true science do not conflict and
forcibly illustrate that in doing the will of God
we shall know of His doctrines. He spoke of the
sad influence of other books-termed sacred by
other nations-and of the Importance of sending
the Word of God among them. He urged liber
atty towards this end and requested the greatest
interest in the missionary cause The sermon re-
ceived the thoughtful attention of the large con-
gregation present. 1t was full of profound
thought and interest throughout and was consid
cred to be of the minister's best efforts. The
missionary financial effort at this appointment
will amount to 500.
Protracted services have been in progress for
four weeks at the same place and have resulted in
about thirty conversions. Revs Davis and Brown
have truly been faithful in pastoral and pulpit
work
At o'clock on Sunday last. Mr.. Abel Hull,
minister of the Society of Friends, preached ac-
ceptably at Bosley's church, to large congrega-
ton. He also held service at Stevenson's M. E..
church (colored) at night of the same day.
The Philomatharia Literary Society has had
several interesting meetings and, judging from
ment during the winter. On Tuesday evening the
exercises were quite Interesting. Those taking part
as essayists were Miss Emma Stewart and Mr..
George Gilberthorpe. The readers were Miss
Clara Matthews, Annie Sparks and Jos. Hestand;
declaimer, Master Charles Keyser. The debate
was respecting tact and talent, which can accom-
plish the most. Afirmative-Messrs A. j. Brown,
A. Ensor; negative-Messrs. S. A. Leib Alfred
Parsons. Decision given in favor of talent. Mr..
Leib is Of the recently elected legislators from
this county. He was an active member last ses-
sion of this society and as far as possible will be
this session. Mr.. Leib is well-read gentleman
and debates we'll. The society has faithful
presidentin Mr.. A. j. Brown, and has an increasing
membership. 1t has lost two very prominent
members by removal-Mr. Edward L. Duncan
and Mr. N r. D. Allen, formerly of Ashland, but
now teacher at New Market. Considering the
many advantages of literary society, truly no
community should be without one.
The Everett Society has not as yet convened.
1t has considerable talent.
Hog killing has been attended to by almost
every one. number slaughtered early for fear
Oflosng them by sickness. Many had small killing
because of the cholera. A number were fortunate
in not suffering in this respect, and put up good
lot of pork; one especially did well in selling
$3.50 worth, besides sailing away 1000 pounds.
hear of 800 and 500 pound hogs being killed.
The ground hog has been plentiful and Toasted
upon Judging from what heard one of our citi-
zens say, which was, "that he had killed on the
property of Mr.. George Jessop, near Ashland,
twenty of them, and on other properties many,
the profit from the skins amounting to more than
5000" The meat alone was considerable profit, no
doubt, to him. He and many others relish such
meat very much. The grounding is not a scarce
animal among us and tells of his presence by its
destruction. The pole-cat also is numerous, but
its meat is rejected, and too often without seeing
them we know of their presence.
Our farmers are faithfully at work during tho
good weather, and will be ready for the
holidays. Corn is about secured, but not all
husked. Those who have husked have had help
who would husk average more than fifteen
barrels in ten hours. Considerable blowing has
been done, and hence spring work has been adj
vapced in this respect.
In conclusion, I say do not agree with your
editorial remarks on the local option law of Har-
ford county, and say that all viOators of the law,
which it seems are not and generally have not
been law abiding, should be severely punished.
Also, if you do not hear from me before the COM
ing holidays, that you may have a most happy
Christmas and that your paper be more eagerly
sought for by numerous and profitable subscribers.
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