The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
philopoIis. 9th District.-The recent NEE,

Philopois, 9th District.-The recent meet
| ing of the Junior Agricultural Club, held at th'
residence of Mr.. Chas. Brooks, was one of mucl
interest The principal subject discussed was
the best mode of saving the corn crop. Taking
many things in consideration, the cutting of
| plan was deemed the best. 1t was asked wheth
er the profit in the sale of husk v6uld pay for thu
extra time and labor required in saving them. L
was thought that $l2 ton was poor pay. A
| number of the members do not save them, prefer
| ring to husk their corn from the stalk. 1t wa!
remarked that the price of husk is uncertain and
that they frequently sell well, bringing $50 ton
and several years ago as much as $40. 1t wa:
then that one of our neighbors sold his crop and
the amount realized was more than sufficient tc
pay the expense of a trip for himself and wife or
long jaunt west, or in his own language, werodt
| many miles on husk." Several members gave
itemized expense account of last years wheat
crop. The average crop report of the club fol
1888, was read: Corn averaged 10 bbls.; wheat
is bushels rye, IA bushels; oats, q bushels hay
II tons; potatoes, 100 bushels Mr.. W. D. Cur
ry, of the 10th district, is an applicant for mem
| bership. The next meeting will be held at the
residence of Mr.. Edwin Scott, when the question
"from which is the most benefit derived, spring OF
fall plowing," will be discussed A committee was
appointed to ask for the re-appointment of Mr.
Chas Brook as sroad supervisor Of the Sth district
It was the hostess first privilege to entertain the
club, and she did it to the entire satisfaction Of
her guests. She was assisted by Misses Maggie
and Bette Mays and Miss Ruth Price.
The protracted meeting at Jessop's Church is
now in progress, and several conversions are re-
ported Rev. J. N. Davis led the services the
| first week.
Mr.. Israel Price, formerly a resident of this
neighborhood, died at the residence olson in law,
Mr.. Fox, in Cincinnati, o., last week, and his re-
mains were brought on and buried ut Gunpow-
der Meeting House. The funeral took place from
the residence of Mr.. s. M. Price. Rev. j. N. Davis
made appropriate remarks. The deceased was in
his S0th year. Heleaves wife and four daught-
ters Mr.. Richard Price, of N. j., and Mr.. Fox,
| of Ohio, attended the funeral.
Mr. George Matthews, who resided near Monk
ton, and who has been an invalid for several years,
| died on 18th inst, and was buried at Friends
| Meeting House on Sunday. An address was de-
| livered by Mr.. Geo. Scott, of Hartford county. A
large number of relatives and friends were present
to pay their last tribute of respect The deceased,
but a few months ago, buried his wife. He leaves
three daughters The venerable John Matthews
| is brother.
Mr.. Josiah Matthews has been improving his
buildings on his farm, adding much to the
appearance of the place.
Mrs. S. G. Sparks offers $25 reward for the ar
rest and conviction of the party or parties who
took q horse from her stable on Saturday night
last, and terribly abused it.
Mr.. Frank Rowe was the principal bidder at
the sale of his fathers effects on Monday last.
The Phlomatharia Literary Society has chosen
as its officers for the session-President, Geo. c..
Duncan vice president, Daniel Pearce; secreta-
ry, A. V. Parsons; treasurer, Miss Clara Mat
thews; musical directress, Miss r. Woolford.
Mrs. Joseph NOVEL;, whose condition is still
serious, is somewhat improved. She has the med
cal skill of DIR. Mitchell, Sr., at whose residence
she has resided for several months.
Mr.. Thomas Anderson, of Hereford, died on
18th inst. His funeral took place on Sunday
last, at Clynmalara Church, 10th district. He was
for years resident of the 10th district, living
on the Jarrettsville pike, near Sunnybrook post
ofice. He leaves large family. PHILoPoLIs.
Fullerton, 18th District.-You have not
heard from me for some time for the reason that
there has been no news, everything having been
absorbed in politics Now the election is over and
we bow to the will of the majority, but find very
many, and among them not few Democrats, who
think that Mr.. Blaine possesses qualifications far
superior to Gov. Cleveland. We all hope, how
ever, that his administration may prove wise one.
Mr.. Miller, who has been engaged for more than
year hauling stone from the quarry near this
place. had fine mule valued at S200) killed a
few days ago. The team of six was descending
the Smile hill on the Philadelphia road, when one
of the rubber blocks jumped out The wagon ran
on the mules, causing them to run. One of the
middle lead mules became entangled and fell, the
harness torn off and the wagon ran over his
body, breaking leg and crushing the lower part
of his head The load weighed five tons.
Mr. Christian Cooms and Mr.. Charles Amos, who
live near Fullerton, each had hive of bees stolen
from their premises short time ago. They were
taken Saturday night while Messrs. Cooms
and Amos were at market.
This fall several bee trees have been found in
the woods. They were cut and the honey, which
was very fine, secured Some of the trees had as
much as rs lbs. in them. The season was favor
able to good yield of honey.
Like other sections of the county ours has been
visited by hog cholera, and some have lost their
entire killing, while others are slaughtering now
in order to their pork.
The long drought has had serious effect upon
all springs and wells and many fears are express
ed about the winters water supply. Mr.. Van
Cleaf, our worthy Miller, has not been able to do
much grinding this fall on account of scarcity of
water. This has proven great loss to him and
an inconvenience to his patrons, who have been
obliged to buy -four although they have plenty of
grain.
There will not be much planting done this fall
as cabbage and lettuce plants are very scarce
Gardeners will be short on winter and spring
marketing. juno.
Arlington, Sd District.-On Thursday even
ing of last week. the school house at this place
presented quite festive appearance, the occasion
being that of an entertainment, given by Mr.. H.
Clay Preuss, one of the genii loci An enthusias-
tic audience greeted Mr.. Preuss, who favored US
with many fine poetic and dramatic presentations.
Among those especially noteworthy were "The
Yankee Peddler," Nothing to Do, "Jim Blud-
so," "The New Church Organ" scene from "The
Lady of Lyons" also scene from Hamlet" &c.
Some of the recitations were original and after
oh Mr. lv
The entertainment was q decided success. Ar
lingtons beauty and fashion we'll represented,
more interest having been exhibited in the affair
than has been shown in any thing of the kind for
long time. Mr.. Griffith Feelemyer, of this place,
we understand, originated the idea and much
praise is due him for the efficient manner in which
the exercises were conducted.
Centennial services were held at McKendree
M. E. church, on Sunday, 9th inst. The pastor,
Rev. W. Koonts, preached an excellent sermon
from the text "a little one shall become q
thousand and small one n strong nation the
Lord will hasten it in his time" Isaiah 60, %.
The reverend gentleman had made considerable
research into the origin, growth and developement
of Methodism and elaborated his subject credita-
bly,. In the evening centennial love feast was
observed.
"Mooseek? Play mooseek ?' The smoothest of
italian accents fell on the and upon receiving
an affirmative reply, series of tunes, from "Die
Wacht am kheln, TO "Sweet Vl0lets, were
ground out much to the amusement of the juve-
niles round about. The hand organ man then
collected his pennies and departed. The yard,
on his entrance, had a number of chickens in it,
all of which few off in alright and not one re-
turned till the melody had ceased. Chickens did
not find in music soothing power. BESSIE A.
Obituary.-Mrs. Ellen Krout, widow of the
late Adam Ii. Krout, one of our Oldest citizens,
died at the residence of her youngest son, Mr.. A.
C. Krout, Baltimore, on Monday afternoon last,
in the I'D year of her age. Mrs. Krout had been
great sufferer for many years and only survived
her husband but seven weeks and two days. She
was the daughter of the late Benjamin Standi-
ford, who was an extensive land owner in the up
per end of this county, and whose family came to
Maryland from England when the province was
| quite young. She was also sister of the late
Judge James A. Standiford. The funeral services
were held in Govanstown Presbyterian church, on
Wednesday afternoon, and conducted by Rev. W.
| T. D. Cemm, of the Towsontown M. E. church,
| of which the deceased was a member. The re-
mains were inferred beside those of her late hus-
band, in the cemetery adjoining the church. The
| deceased left two and two daughters, and
| several grandchildren.