The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-09-05


| low with ripening fruit that nestles temptingly
among the leaves the fields of corn, whose yield
exceed all expectation; the granery filled will
| fresh threshed grain the new mown hay-th'
rich coloring of the autumn flowers, combine IL
speaking loud in Natures praise, and this is the
scene that greets my eye at every turn, while bus
tie and activity is the order of the day. Tit
farmers are busy preparing wheat ground, select
ing seed, &C., while the matrons are up to thel
eyes in sweet meats, for the canning and preserv
ing season is at its highest point, and the empty
shelves will soon groan under load OF epicurear
delicacies.
While this neighborhood has enjoyed good
health in the past at present there are severa
cases of sickness that are causing more or less un
easiness. The intelligence, on Monday last, o.
the death of Miss Jennie Woodward, after q shor
illness of typhoid fever, caused profound regret
among the entire community. A young lady Of
retiring yet charming characteristics, and whose
intelligence and modest manner created lasting
impressions and friends wherever she was known
Another of special note and we'll known among
the older residents of this section, was that Of
Mrs. Priscilla Francis, wife of the late Thomas
Francis, ST., whose death occurred at the resi-
dence of her son, Mr.. Charles Francis, at the ad-
vanced age of ninety three years, after life OF
usefulness, retaining full possession of her facul-
ties, and having raised large and worthy famlly
that number eighty eight direct living descend
ants, and over thirty that are deceased, including
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Thus in the bloom and brightness of youth, and
over the allotted time, death has been no respect
er of persons in our midst, teaching lesson with
a moral.
Some of the farmers in the upper section are
feeling rather blue since the last visitation of the
elements, week ago, that included by way OF
variety, hail, as large as hickory nuts, rain and
wind, doing damage to both corn and potatoes,
smashing window lass and tearing up things in
general, although decided Improvement in the
temperature has been felt since the storm.
Tuesday night between ten and eleven o'clock,
some dastardly wretch, is is supposed, set fire to
the barn belonging to Mr.. John A. Conklin. The
wind was high and soon the entire lot of out
buildings were in blaze, and before assistance
could be rendered, everything was burned to the
ground. The barn was stored with thirty tons OF
hay, and grain ready to be threshed-over two
hundred bushels of wheat and about four hundred
bushels of oats-together with harness, wagons,
and all his farming implements, including drill,
rake, &c., were destroyed. Mr.. Conkin and fam
ily were spending the evening with neighbor
and returned to see his buildings in ashes. A
gentleman universally liked by the community
and always ready to lend helping hand, and
consequently the motive for this cowardy deed
remains a mystery. Fortunately the entire stock
were in pasture, otherwise the damage would have
been greater. understand the buildings were
insured, although the loss of labor and inconve-
nience at this time, when feed is scarce, cannot
be estimated. Sympathy is extended by every
one, and the perpetrator would be speedily at
tended to if apprehended. There was an insur-
ance of 81, 100 on barn and contents in the Agri
cultural of Watertown, N. Y.-EDs.]
A year ago the Hamilton farm, in this neigh
borhood, was bought by Mr.. G. Weyhausen, of
Baltimore, and now the neighbors hardly recog-
nize the place, so great have been the improve
ments. Brush and briars have been cleared away,
the old building moved back and large, substan-
tial dwelling erected in its place, in the design OF
which considerable taste has been displayed. From
the broad piazzas front and back, to the piqued
and ornamented roof, everything is in unison for
the enjoyment of solid comfort, and reflects much
credit and judgment on the builder and contrac-
tor, Mr.. Samuel Porter, and judging from rumors,
this will not be the only improvement in this To-
cality, by way of building, etc., and as there is
plenty of room, let the good work 60 on.
Much uneasiness is felt by the relatives and
friends of Mr.. Caleb Marshall and Harry Demuth,
both being confined to their homes by severe sick
ness.
The session commenced at our school on Thurs
day, the building not being in readiness before.
Miss Mary L. Daugherty, the efficient teacher,
presented Master Samuel Fl. Porter with hand
some gold medal for attaining the highest average
in last years studies. 1t was q commendable act
and one that should inspire the pupils with fresh
energy and attention.
There is much more than ordinary interest dis
played among the friends of the candidates for Coun
ty Commissioner in this (1Oth) district, yet is is
evident the Peerce men are holding their own, re-
gardess of the consolidation of opposing factions.
The recent demonstration at Royston's Hotel,
Phoenix rendered Mr.. Edward S. Peerce, who was
invited to meet personally his friends in thatq
ter, sufficient proof and guarantee of the feel
ing and support of all classes, irrespective of poll
tics. The serenade given at the meeting by the
Phoenix Band, was much enjoyed. HOWARD.
Woodensburg, 4th District.-The Asbury
Grove camp meeting, which isprobably the largest
colored camp in the State, will commence its third
and last week with To- morrow (Thursdoy> II hos
far in every respect been perfect success, even
including perhaps an unusual amount of extreme
ly rainy weather. which is said to be the peculiar
property of all kinds of camp meetings. One day
last week the camp was fairly drenched, and again
on Sunday night heavy rain storm passed over
it, in both instances making it very uncomfortable
for the sable Jewellers in tents" as well as all
others who were so unfortunate as to be on the
ground. Having taken the flies off their tents to
protect their tables the coored brothers and sisters
and their little ones have very uncomfortable
time after rains in their damp and wet tents and
sleeping in wet BEDS the canvas of the tents being
insufficient to turn the rain.
Principal among the exercises at the camp last
week were the Grant memorial services on last
Thursday morning, at which an interesting ad-
dress was delivered, and on the stand with the
colored brethren were number of white ministers,
including Revs. w. M. Ferguson, formerly of
Reisterstown, John P. Dean and others. On Sun
day the morning and afternoon sermons were
preached respectively by the Carroll brothers,
Revs. N. M. Carroll, of Lynchburg, Va, and III.
A. Carroll, of Alexandria, Va, but both we'll
known in Maryland. Also an interesting sermon
was preached at night. Between the regular SER
vices at the stand singing band enlivens the
camp by marching around inside the circle of tents,
clapping their hands, rocking their heads and
bodies, keeping time with their feet and singing
some strange melodies peculiar to this class of
colored camp meeting folks, and attracting large
crowds of persons who follow them around to wit
ness the peculiar performances. The procession
always terminates at the stand where these color
ed brothers and sisters continue the singing, in
terspersing it with prayer.
The crowd on the ground on Sunday probably
reached 1000 persons, and trains were run from
the city every hour, besides a large excursion
train full of both white and coored people which
came down tho Hanover and Gettysburg railroad.
The usual complement of white people and vehi-
Giles were on the ground. Politicians were out in
force and working all day. Both the Crout and
Beckley factions claim to be in the lead and will
each win at the primary meeting.
In the thunder storm last week Mr.. Lewis Fow-
BILE, near here lost two valuable COWS by lightning.
ANON.
From Brooklandville.-Mr.W William Muir