The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-16
From Powhatan. "a pistrict.-The far.

From Powhatan. 2d District.-The far
mers In this section are very busy. Tho crops
are looking we'll. except the corn, which seems 20
be very backward, the cut-Worms playing havoc
With Il In some places. The Colorado beetle has
not, as yet, put In bis appearances. hence the
probability OF large potato yield this year An
Incubus In the fern Of q gnat has laid siege 70
much Of the garden truck, proving very destruc-
tive, indeed but II 10 hoped that the recent heavy
rains will, 20 some extent, put stop to Its raw
ages.
The Powhatan literary association has closed
Its exercises for the season. The Rev. II. d.
Clark, Of the Paea-street Christian church, deliv
cred the closing lecture. Tho subject, "Chris-
tiAnity, the patron Of the arts and Sciences"
handled In a mastery manner by the Rev. gentle
man, and was highly appreciated by the very
large audience present. The same gentleman de-
liverod very eloquent address before the "a dis
trict temperance alliance last Friday night In the
Mont Alto Presbyterian church.
The alliance held very successful meeting last
Sunday afternoon in Mt. Olive NJ. l.. church. IL
was addressed by Mr.. Woollen, secretary Balu.
more county alliance. and the Rev. J. J. Tyler, Of
Baltimore. The audience was large, very atten-
tive throughout, and seemed 10 highly appreciate
the eloquent remarks Of the speakers. An organ
nation Of a branch alliance at Mt Olive is antie-
ipated at an early day. and also another at the
upper end Of the district. A temperance meeting
was held recently at weiheredsville, which was
addressed by Rev. Mr.. koontE. and II. NJ. q.
Trainer. An organization Of an alliance is under
way at this place also. A large Temperance meet
ius will shortly be held at the White Ground
church. which in all probability will be addressed
by Rev. J. J. Tyler and other able speakers, un-
der ths auspices Of "a ehildrens temperance meet.
ing"
Political affairs In this section are very quiet.
indeed, which Is owing no doubt 10 the press Of
business, tho people not having the time TO think
Of politics, much less 60 talk them, but Il is gen.
orally conceded throughout this section that if
the Hon. Hart u. lIolton 10 made the leader or
armor- bearer. the Commonwealth Of Maryland
will give a handsome Republican majority this
fall. At least not few Democrats Ia this section
admit that uuitcd Republican party, with the
Hon. Hart u. n. for its leader, win bear the
frui,s Of grand Republican victory. X.
From sunnybrook ana vicinity. 10th
District.-0n Friday Of last week. Mr.. John Z.
Ensor, farm manager for Mr.. Joshua NJ. Mat
thews. whilst In the act Of loading n saw-log, got
his foot caught under skid, breaking the leg
been in this ncshborhooi hat n short time. has
made many friends. who regret very much his
misfortune.
Mr.. Leonard Brown met with an accident re.
Gently, by falling from building. aud SIR. Harry
Denuth. son Of Mr.. Simon Dcnuth. contractor,
fell from q barrack on the farm Of Mr.. Peercc. Of
Duiany's Valley, disiocating his ankle joint. Dr.
Charles Bagiey rendered medical attention In
both cases.
Sumo few locusis have made their appearance
In this locality.
Mr.. John Smith. proprietor Of Dadicrs old
tavern. has made some Improvements 20 tho build
ing. Mr.. e. Schmidt has also improved his prop
crty. and Messrs. Thomas Shields. Henry Merry
man and Chas. Robinson, colorcd, have been
making improvements and erecting buildings on
their properties. Mr.. Simon y. Dcmu,h being
the contractor for ai this work.
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