The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

Philopolis, 9th DISTRICT can but notice
the interest taken, the judgment displayed and
the improvements made by many of our success
full farmers, and as 1 have written respecting the
judgment, energy and prosperity of some, deem
it best not to overlook my personal friend, Mr.
John 2. Mays, who for many years was resi-
dent of the 9TH district living between Hereford
and Wiseburg, where he owns large and
highly cultivated farm, and upon which he 80
successfully conducted the milk business. Mr.
Mays left that farm and its interests to the care
of his son, Albert, and removed about year ago
with his son Charles, to the Sth district, above
the l9-mile stone the York pike, where he
owns farm of 100 accres of naturally good soil,
having purchased the same a few years ago from
Mr.. Richard Merryman. The farm already shows
a decided improvement, and now will produce
crops equal to those of his enterprisng neighbours
The buildings are attractive and conveniently
built. The dwelling house, which is nearly three
stories high, with Mansard roof, built of brick,
with two-story brick back building; the large
bank barn is conveniently arranged, we'll lighted,
and has stabling for 10 horses and 30 cows. There
is also large corn house and wagon shed COM
bined also a convenient and improved hog house
and granary for the storage of grain and feeding
of swine. The dairy is conveniently situated and
admirably arranged, and over the dairy is large
workshop and dollhouse. The buildings and
fences are all in first-class condition, and every
thing on the place has neat appearance In
proved machinery and implements are deemed
necessary, and about 20 head of Attorney and
Ayrshire cattle can be seen, with the necessary
driving and work horses and mules. Mr.. Mays
thinks he will engage again in the milk business,
and ship from Glencoe. My friend Mays should
feel proud of the result of his labors and accept
the praise he is so justly entitled to. | have but
imperfectly described his home, and whilst have
more to say and might speak of his geniel man
ners, friendship, wisdom and generous hospitali-
ty, 1 no doubt would also fall far short of what
he deserves. His interest in agriculture has made
him one of the directors of Baltimore county
Agricultural Society, and his well Uniformed mind
has made him a prominent member of Glencoe
Grange. His companionship causes one to be
cheerful, thoughtful and active and especially
tends to promote the interests of the young. He
has had the pleasure of four grown children and
now has added joy in the sight of fifteen grand
children.
Glencoe Grange held a meeting on 2lst inst,
consisting of the usual routine business and
readings Mrs. Ella Scott, Mrs. J. 7. Ensor and
Mrs. Martha Moore read. Mr.. J. P. Mays read
from the BALTIC. American the proceedings of
Liberty Grove Grange, Prince Georges county,
respecting the subject-"Does Farming Pay"
At next meeting the corn expense account will be
considered, besides other questions of interest.
Miss Ruth Ballard elected financial secretary,
and E. Austen, N. r. Miles and Daniel A.
Conn were elected executive committee. On Feb.
18th, the Grange proposes that after the afternoon
meeting and the partaking of feast, night SER
vice, consisting of social intercourse, reading and
music will be given and the public freely admit
ted
The Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club met
at the residence of Mr.. John Crowther, Jr., near
Cockeysvic, and had pleasant time. 1t was
the annual reading meeting and election OF OIL
GERS Mr. Crowthef was elected secretary, po-
sition filled by Mr.. Thomas Gorsuch from the Or
ganization of the club. Mr.. L. M. Bacon was
elected treasurer. The next meeting will be held
at the residence of the late Dickinson Gorsuch,
the originator of the club, and who expressed
desire before his death that his associates contin-
ue to meet at his residence. Mr.. Edward Aus
ten and Mr.. E. Mel. Hardesty were absent.
Among those present were Mr.. John Bosley of
Wm., and Mr.. Daniel A. Conn.
The Junior Agricultural Club will convene on
Saturday, 3lst, at the residence of Mr.. Eli A.
Matthews, where the members will see a number
of excellent COWS, (Mr. M. being in the milk bus
ness,) and can but notice that he knows how to
care for them. Mr.. VIM. Curry, of the 10th dis
trict, has recently been elected a member. MIR.
N R. Miles is the delegate from the Senior Club
to attend the meeting.
On Feb 18th, at 3 o'clock, the ladies, mite So
ciety of Jessop's church will hold its monthly
meeting at Gorsuch Hail. large attendance
and an interesting occasion is expected.
On Feb. 9th, the adjourned quarterly meeting
of Hereford Circuit will take place, when all the
financial and other interests for the conference
year will be reported. Rev. R. W. Black is ex-
pected to be present. The three years of Rev. ].
N. Davis will soon cease with his people, and to
the great regret of his many friends in this dis
trict.
The Everett literary society held very inter-
estng meeting at the residence of Mr.. Edwin
Scott, on the evening of 21st inst.
The public school taught by Miss Molie Brown
is in a fourishing condition, and in a few weeks
the patrons and friends of the school will be treat
ed to a rich literary entertainment.
About two years ago, in cutting down some trees
surrounding Jessop's church, one fell on the roof
of the church, injuring it very much. The dam
age to the building was repaired, but now the
plastering the ceiling shows many cracks and
some of it has fallen, and will in a short time
quire new ceiling.
Our young folks are bent on pleasure an lay
their plans for enjoyment. When the time ar
rives they must go, whether the weather is pro-
pitious or the wisdom and advice of parents is
against them. Recently number of them jour
neyed distance in the eth district, and on re-
turning homeward, the night being very dark, an
upset was noticed and not agreeably realized by
a lady and gentleman, occupants of buggy. OF
course, everything must not be told, and this ac-
cident was requested to be kept secret at least
truly fortunate escape but lesson by which
they should profit.
Mr. Josiah Price, after being an invalid for
nearly year, from injuries received by falling
from a loaded wagon, was seemingly much better
and had ridden out, but on Monday night last,
between and 9 o'clock, he was stricken with
apoplexy and became unconscious, and fingered
until II o'clock Tuesday, when he died. He was
in his 18th year and has lived resident of this
vicinity all his life. He was a consistent and
humble member of the Society of Friends. He
was submissive and patient under his trials and
affections, and expressed willingness to depart
and be with God. He leaves no children, but was
a father to several under his care. His funeral
took place at Friends meeting house, at o'clock,
Thursday. Only one sister survives him, she
being the wife of Mr.. Evan Matthews.
PHILopoLIs.
Perry He'll, 18th DIstrict.-It is said that
change is the spice of life, but the changes that
have been made in our postal facilities from
Perry Hall to Fallston, have been numerous but
not very spicy, and the people in this locality
found it much more convenient when the Kings
vile stage line performed that service Then we
had through mail to and from Baltimore each
dav, and besides, the frequent trips made was
greas convenience. Since the postal authorities
have seen fit to change the route, Mr.. Nicos has
found it Improbable to run his stage more fire.
quent than four times week. hope his patron
age will increase sufficiently to give daily COM
munication with the city.
Our farmers and gardeners arc buisily engaged
in hauling hay and other crops to Baltimore, and
for a return load they haul manure and oyster
cbo