The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-06-07

Chestnut Ridge, 9th DISTRIBUTING, the
month of roses, has arrived, and the Ridge is gay
and glorious. The prospect for fair crops of
everything is good, and we feel happy an
ox-e daisy. Give us good crops, good health,
and Fred. Talbot for Congress, and we don't care
who is President.
Last Sunday, June 1st, was communion day at
the Ridge Lutheran church. The preparatory ex-
ercises were conducted by the pastor, Rev. VIM.
Heilig, in German, after which we had an excel
lent and appropriate sermon in English, by
young man from Lutherville seminary, whose
name L did not learn, from the text, "And 10,
am with you Away, even unto the end of the
world" young lady from the same place pre-
sided at the organ, adding very much to the in
terest of the occasion. These angel visits very
much appreciated by the congregation, and a
change of diet is as much relished spiritually as
physically. Come again.
Next Sunday, June Sth, will be the day for the
regular June meeting at Sater's church. If get
my new spring bonnet in time shall be at June
meeting and will be glad to see you there Messrs.
Editors, and show you how fine are with our
new Sunday ''fxins" on. I understand that the
powers that be will not advertise the meeting, as
that would make it too common. Well it will
not matter, the June meeting is time honored
institution, older than the present generation, and
the people will go there on the second Sunday in
June, whether service is advertised not. 1t is
an event long looked forward to by the younger
part of our society, and we are bound to go-some
to show their new finery and see what their neigh
| bors wear; some to make an annual visit to the
grave of some dear one; some to spend day in
| the grand old grove, and some to worship God in
the spirit of holiness And to the discerning
lover of nature and the seeker after truth the
roundings and associations of this old church and
burying- ground eminently better qualified to
teach lessons of spiritual value than all the studied
| orators and learned discourses of some of our
modern theologans, hut ne Sutor ultra crepidGm.
The congregation of the Ridge M. p. church
are talking of building new place of worship,
near the site of the old Ridge meeting house, one
of the oldest landmarks of the NJ. P denomination.
1t is very much needed, as the old building is in
a dilapidated condition and not worth repairing.
L hear that the inhabitants of Shawan want the
new church nearer their town, but it can't be-
| We might, however, send them a missionary if
they will pen up their whale, don't want our
Jonah swallowed blood raw. INo.
From Wesley Chapel, 10th District
Mr.. Samuel Billingsley, of the 9TH district, few
days ago injured himself very seriously by the
axe he was using glancing off and striking him
in the foot, cutting clear to the BONE The injury is
bad one, and will lay him up for some time.
Mr.. Benjamin Palmer, living near Black Horse,
was out driving last Sunday afternoon and on
arriving at home found some hogs trespassing on
his premises. He left his buggy in charge of his
wife and started after the hogs. The horse be-
around, upsetting the buggy and throwing Mrs.
Palmer out. The frightened animal started to
run in the direction of Black Horse, with only a
portion of the shafts hanging to him, leaving the
| balance of the buggy scattered along the road,
| pretty badly wrecked Strange to say, neither
| Mrs. Palmer the horse the least bit
injured.
! 1t is reported that another child of Mr.. Ness
fell into the mill-ra but saved fortunately,
after much difficulty, from drowning. This should
serve as o. warning 20 mers and others living
near the water.
The colored people of Mt. Joy church held
festival on Monday night last in the church, and
after some of the men and boys had imbibed
too much bad whisky, brought the festival to an
abrupt close by engaging in free fight.
think it about time that the law officers should
look into these so-called festivals, held for the
benefit of the churches, where the traffic in whisky
and cigars is openly violated. These gatherings
have a very damaging effect on our colored popu-
lation, getting many of them into difficulties, and
uniting the balance to attend to their daily
cations. G.
Children's Day at Bosley's Church.
Sabbath school of Bosley's Centenary NJ E. church
celebrated June LIST Children's Day. This beau
tful ediice of but eight years standing, is seven
teen miles from Baltimore, and has growing
Sabbath school numbering rs scholars and many
teachers; also two Bible classes, one for young |
gentlemen and the other for young ladies. Mr..
Lewis M. Bacon is the superintendent assisted by
Mr.. Daniel Pearce, with Mr. John. Bosley vice.
superintendent.
The services were held in the church, which had |
been beautifully decorated. The chandelier was
gracefully entwined with pine and laurel, the |
altar railing with lockwood the pulpit was COW
cred with evergreens, ferns and flowers and back |
of it, Immediately above the lamps, were the words
"Chidren's Day." in gilt imbedded in lockwood
Among the most unique of the decorations was the
pyramid of most beautiful flowers in the chance.
Services were held at ii o'clock a. IN. and 2. p.
m, and consisted of singing, recitations, respon-
sive readings, &C., appropriate to the OCCASION
Addresses were made by Rev. George G. Bacon,
Prof. E. Parsons, DR.. e. NJ Duncan and Mr.. L.
century the H. til. chuiftE -1Ya~tnnr ctheu-afs
classes by name around the altar and presented
each scholar and teacher with centennial medal,
the school having collected Sl20 for the Baltimore
college fund.- Mrs. Lewis NJ. Bacon presided at
the organ and discoursed very sweet music. To-
gether with the singing and fine speeches, it was
pronounced most delightful Children's Day.
Lavender Hill, Hartford Road.-This place
is blooming in the way of improvements. Mr.. J.
C. Y. Duncan has erected largo wagon shed on
his property, also a neat fence, adding very much
to the appearance of the place.
Mr.. Joshua l.. Fuller has built a neat house on
the property he purchased from Mr.. S. J. Marti-
nett.
Mr.. John Bader is putting up wire fence and
whitewashing it, which makes his place look very
attractive.
| Mr. S. J. Martinett has purchased six acres of
land at the intersection of Taylor avenue and the
Hartford road, for which he paid 5000 per acre.
Mr.. Dressed is building house on lot adjoin-
| ing the 5-Mile House.
| There has been great deal of chicken
stealing in this neghborhood. Mr.. Keifer, Mr..
Hacks and S. T. MAYORS places having been
visited. Mr.. Robert Whiteford's hennery was
also robbed. Mr.. Whiteford then set spring
! gun, and when they came the second time, the
gun exploded, wounding of the thieves and
frightening him so badly that he left his hat.
1 have been informed that the parties are
known and that an officer is on their track The
strangest part of the whole thing is, that these
thefts have all been committed on Sunday nights.
VIGILANT.
Parkton, 9TH District.-A disgraceful scene
was presented to the rising generation of this Sec
tion on Sunday, 25th ult., in the church at this
place, by few men who allowed their passions to
over-rule their better judgment. An election for
Sunday school officers had been held the Sunday
previous, which not satisfactory to all, and
an anonymous letter was sent to the superintend-