The Baltimore County union., 1884-10-25
Philopolis. 9th pis,rict.-The continuation

Philopolis, 9th DisLrict.-The continuation
of the drought, which is unprecedented, Is the
subject much talked Of by the Oldest citizens. Its
effect is surely injurious, rs stock show already
the shortness Of the pastures, and the backward
ness of the grain crop is seen on every hand the
springs have fallen off greatly. The lateness OF
the season will prevent now, should there be rain
soon, revival OF the pastures. owing 20 the
short pasturage some farmers are already feeding
about they will in winter. Corn is being
gathered and is in the best condition; the husks
also are bright and no doubt will be very salabe.
Miss Clara Cole is very sick with heart disease,
at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Nuah Gorsuch
She has the sympathy of her numerous friends.
Mr.. John X. Rowe is also extremely ill with ty-
phoid fever and, while his seems hopeless,
vet we trust that Providence will bring about q
change for the better.
On Saturday evening last very sad accident
occurred near Sparks Station, the N. G. r. X.
The 30 train bound north ran into lady named
Matthews, a resident of Parkton She had been
visiting some of her friends at Warren, and after
taking her leave she started to meet the train and
on her arrival at Phoenix she inquired as to how
long before the train would be due. On finding
out that she would have to wait some minutes
she concluded to continue her journey on foot to
Sparks, and Just as she had gotten but n short
distance from the station she stepped on the track
when she was overtaken by the train and instant
ly killed. She taken up and carried on the
train to Glencoe, where on Sunday jury OF in
quest was held and verdict rendered. attaching
no blame to the railroad officials. This is the
third person tnat has been killed near Sparks
within the past Is years, Notwithstanding the
many warnings that have been given.
The third quarterly meeting of Hereford Cir
cult commenced on the 18th inst, at Bosiey s
church. Rev. II. W. Black, P e., was present and
preached. After q most sumptuous dinner pro
pared By the ladies, who cannot be excelied in
this respect, was partaken of, the business OF the
circuit was attended to. The reports of the min
listers were good and the financial report from the
different appointments was fair. On Sunday a
very large congrega ion was present aud profit
ably interested in the discourse of the morning
by the presiding elder, on "Consecration." At
night he also preached. Services were continued
during the week.
Our people, both young aud old, delight in
social unions, and recently have met in the way
of fruit parties The occasions have been OF much
ard and isra maks Gs
more happy. Fruit of different kinds and of ex-
celect quality have been tastefuily arranged and
made most crediiable exhibitions. Every ap-
petite seemed TO be in order for palatable test of
and the division of The exhibits. Among the
many persons interested Miss Bette Pearee.
Miss Clara Matthews Miss r. Woolford. Miss Sue
Parsons, Miss Maggie Mays, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.
Brooks, Mrs. Ginnie Kraft, Miss Lizzie Under
Irving Gorsuch Willie and Stanley Matthews,
Alfred Parsons. Eli Matthews, Wilbur Kraft and
Charles Worthington.
Other improvements on the farm of Mr.. Edward
Austen are noticed. His dairy is enlarged and
very much improved and more room made tor his
stock. This farm has now many substantial, at
tractve and conv enient buildings With improve
stock and land of excellent quality, success can
but attend the eff ,rts of Mr. Austen and his assist
ant, Mr.. Daniel A. Conn.
Mr.. Joseph Underwood will erect hall for
school and other purposes on the Mccullough
property.
Mr.. Eli A. Matthews has lost another very
valuable young horse, this making the second
within few months. 1t is a great loss to him.
Tho Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club will
hold its next meeting Nov lst. at the residence
of Mr.. Nelson X. Miles. The Junior Club will
convene at Mr. Wm. Brooks, Nov. Sth. At the
last meeting of the Junior Club, which was held
at Mr. Mahion Prices the subject of wheat grow
ing and the low price obtained, were considered.
1t said, by some, that there was profit in it at
the present prices and that the actual cost to pro
duce bushel of wheat, raising twenty bushels to
the acre, was So cents.
Rev. Mr. Simpson, missionary from Greece,
recently delivered most interesting lecture at
Emanuel P. E. Church. He spoke of the help
needed in the work, and urged christian union
and activity. PHILoPoLIs.