The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-10-27


with their work. Grain seeding 10 over aud most
Of the grain l. up aad looking we'll. Some fields
are doing so we'll that they attract attention aud
the question at once asked is, What Kind Of fer
tilser used The earliest sown rye has made
rapid growth aud has matted over the ground.
But little wheat was sown early and fortunate u
IT, rs the earliest sOwn IL injured by the ny. Had
tho weather not been Indictment this week corn
gathering would have been commenced. ~ the
late frosty weather hardened IL considerably.
Some Of our neighbors anticipate large corn aud
q large yield and are inquirlng where short corn
can be had. We are glad 10 know that some Of
our friends have done well In corn and can boast
u little. Mr.. Samuel NJ. Price gathered from a
little over three.quaTters OF Isl barrels Of
corn, I6 Of which was No. I. The corn generally
10 Of very good quality and ought TO be housed
In good order, u the present rains do not injure
! u. Many shocks In some fields have already
fallen. Some top fodder still remains In the felds
and Is surely worth but little now. Whilst fall
blowing 10 advocated by many, yet but one far
mer has commenced
Our canning industry has ceased operations.
but with success We hope. We understand that
the peclers did WE'LL nj least a few who were
exceedingly energetic. Five cents bucket was
paid for so doing, and Il Is said that rs many as
20 buckets have been peeled by one person In
q day.
Tho late meeting Of the Senior Gunpowder
Agricultural Club was held at Mr.. Edward Aus
tins. near Glencoe. All the members but Mr.. II.
Mclean lIardesty were present. Mr.. Henry u.
Carroll. Mr.. WIN. Carroll, Mr.. Daniel A. Conn and
Mr.. George +. Shelly, delegates from the Junior
Agricultural Club, were also present. Mr.. John
Crowther, Jr., was foreman. aud with an inspec-
ton committee. the club viewed and admired the
many substantial and convenient buildings and
late improvements, also the valuable stock. os-
peciaily the Jerseys, which are highly priced by
Mr.. Austin. Ills thirty or more Shropshire sheep
arc beauties. The Cooiic creamery attracted
attention and its advantages shown. The new
house now occupied by Mr.. Conn, which was built
according to Mr.. Austin's design was we'll worthy
Of notice, and received deserving praise. The
crops were good and much land now lies In grass,
one hundred acres Of which will be cut next year.
Sixty acres Of wheat and fifteen Of rye have been
sown. Another outbuilding. so feet long, will be
crested. After the inspection, the club assembled
In Mr.. Aas,in's residence, on the Fiiistcn prop.
efty. lis n handsome building and cannot Be
exceled In any respect by any in the county or
State. large and beautiful velvet like lawn
with perfect symmetrical hedge surrounds the
dwelling. Everything about tho premises reflect
the greatest attention to beauty. ncatncss, conve
nicncc, health and happiness. II was not long
after the order Of business vas taken up that a
call 20 tea was given, which was acknowledged
by prompt acceptance and appreciatiyc appetites
The ladies deemed II a pleasure 10 greet their
guests in this way. II was truly y Iicasure to be
present and partake of their sumptuous hospital
ity. The order Of business was resumed and ques.
tions on the planting and success Of potato grow
ing was asked. SIR. John crosthcr was the most
successful. he having grown ut the rate Of 800
bushels to the acre. Hog cholera and other sub
jects were presented. The annual manure ques-
tion. with any new experience In making. apply.
ing Of the same, was the prominent subject Of the
evening. The club will meet next month at Mr.
u. Mclean liardcsty's. when the subject, "liow
to perpctuatc our meadow will be discussed.
The Junior Agricultural Club met on the goth
inst, at Mr.. William Brooks, where the kindcst
aud most hospitable reception was given by him
aud the ladies Of his household. Mr.. Chas. Price
was foreman, and Miss Granville Matthews, SEQ
Rotary. The principal question Of the evening
was GLOW should a young man. with $1,000, on
beginning farm life, hes, apply =" II brought
forth many replies Of interest. Mr.. Samuel NJ.
Price, n delegate from the Senior club, pres.
cni, and having visited the late iiagcrstown fair,
said IL was the best fair he had ever attended lie
was much pleased with everything, except being
crowded out OF accommodations, he being
9uired, unexpectedly, ON account Of the numcr.
Gus visitors. TO return homeward. Mr.. Brooks has
less than 100 acres and u is being much i'm
proved. lie Is also In the undertaking business.
The next meeting Of the club will be at tho resi-
dencc Of Mr.. Edwin Scott. Jr.
The family Of Mr.. WIN. o. Ensor, living on the
Western Run pike, has again been caused to
mourn. Edward, aged 20 years, loved and highly
respected By his many relatives and friends, and
one who ever active on the farm and upon
whom much responsibility was placed, having
died on the 18th inst. His funeral took place on
the goth, at Dosey NJ. +. church. and was largely
attended. Rev. joel Brown officiating. said he
died in the faith Of Christ. This is the second
son within weeks. His lingering disease
vas typhoid fever. Mr.. Ensor and family truly
have the sympaihics Of their many friends.
Al Bosiey church, on the 2?d inst, a temper
ancc meeting was held, with n good attendance
Rev. George Bacon, Of Mt. Vernon, made q very
earnest and interesting address respecting the
evils Of intcmperance and the inconsistency Of
Al ii
that as the wishes Of the temperance alliance and
many favorable TO having "for" and against"
local option the tickets Of the two political par
ties had been Jcfcatcd, should moi pr inactive,
but ever to manifest our hatred OF the destructive
enemy-rum-and at this hour 60 support men
who are not Unwilling TO have the endorsement Of
the Temperance people, and who will properly rep
resent us in the next Legislature. Miss Ella
Reilly, Of Baltimore. the efficient organist and
leader Of the singing.
Rev. J. n. Davis, ID. D., in his recent discourse
on Temperance. ut Jessop's church. said the liquor
traffic was upheld by Law, custom and public SEN
timcnt, and that the evil has gone TO such extent
that IL becomes the pulpit and peoplcto cry aloud
against IL and exterminate IL speedily by the
ballot. His arguments were profound and full Of
interest.
Much interest Is manifestedin the coming cleo
ton, and some dissatisfaction expressed respect.
ing the way the late Democratic primaries were
managed aud the selection Of the neminees.-
Whether dissatisfac,ion In the Democratic ranks
will continue, and on November 9th by ballot
| shown, 10 q question. Some. who are among the
dissatisfied. wished that the Republican party
would nj least nominate n man tor the Sheriaalty
from the sth district. This has been done, aud
more highly esteemed and honorable gentleman
could not be found in the county. Such Il his
character and standing among Us. he surely ought
TO receive the majority Of votes Of all Thoughtful
people. II has been said he was too honorable
Tor the position. This not be, every oEcial
position should be filled by those with irreproaeh-
able characters. II is admitted that Of tfSe two
t,kets the Republican 10 the better. ali Of which
candidates are spoken Of in the highest terms.
II 10 announced that Messrs. Leib and Kei.
baugh, Of the Democratic ticket and whom the
county temperance alliance saw o. 20 endorse. arc
unwilling 10 allow the alliance 20 do IL was
| said that they were favorable for the subject 20
come before tho people; u so. why should they
be unwilling for tho endorsement! II so, why
should they be afraid TO Acknowledged Is IL be-
cause they want 90 be elevated TO Office and are
afraid Of the whisky eiementi We like true men
and would rather they suffer defeat than to saeri
fee one principle.
The action Of the two executive committee. in
not granting "for" and "against' local option To
be placed on the tickets does not meet with the
| approval Of the people generally. IL has been
| prominent question and IL would have been fair
| way 60 settle u.
There will be several removals In a few weeks
because Of purchases. etc. Mr.. Joseph Robinson,
who bought property in Hartford county and
moved theic last spring. will shortly be numbered
with Us again and will reside In Prieeviie.
Mrs. Daniel Matthews and family have pur.
chased the property on York turnpike. nearly OPP
posite the lS-Mile House. from Mr.. Mahlon Price,
and will remove from the city and occupy u.
| Mr. uutchins, who lives on Mr.. Josiah Prices
property. expects to farm part Of Capt. Thomas
| Loves place. -
Mrs. Elijah Price and family intend changing
| location.
| Mr.. John Sheppard recently ieft our midst and
now lives on the property formerly owned by Mr.