The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-24

| Sweet Air, 10th DiStrict.-Don't conclude
by my silence that this community is still under
the influence of the genial apple toddy and holt
| day cheer, that generously enivened, neither
imagine dearth of news or scarcity of interesting
events, for either would be incorrect. The truth
is I've been taking back seat, trusting some one
of your fair correspondents (more competent than
y would take up the thread of current news with
out sighting any, for my range of acquaintance
is rather limited, not even having the pleasure Of
knowing our school mistress, whom | understand
has enquired after me, and as no one awaited
themselves of the opportunity offered, I'll make
another feeble effort to send you line, with the
determination of keeping you informed of these
worthy people.
We are a wide awake community, enjoying to
the fullest extent the pleasures, sympathizing in
time of trouble and even slyly dipping into stray
bit of scandal with vim and enjoyment of sur
prising intensity, but wthal peace abiding, So
ciable set and while think Of it, allow me to
mention the colored people of this section, who,
with few exceptions, are intelligent, industrious
and remember at all times their position in socie-
ty without that obtrusiveness usually remarked.
During the past week general meet of old ao.
quaintances occurred at sale of farm and i'm
plements in this neighborhood. Hundreds came
from every cross-road with no other purpose than
a friendly shake chow de do" and laugh at the
worn out jokes of the jovial auctioneer. Twas a
regular picnic and one hugely enjoyed.
Farmers work at present includes grubbing,
wood cutting, log-hauling some few are still
plowing occasional trips to the mill, and chores
too numerous to mention, yet sufficient to keep the
aforesaid out of mischief and in employment
Socially the young are having good time, de-
spite the rough roads and dark nights. Rag car
pet parties prevail and the source of much
amusement and fun.
Prof VIM. Singleton, whose efforts in behalf of
Al 1a- a11A1 k..v1 LAo,.
cessful, is arranging for literary entertainment
and concert for the benefit of Union church, the
programme of which not having fully developed,
yet so far full of promising interest.
One of our best-natured and busiest men, and
one with a good word for everybody, is Mr.. Saml
W. Porter, the builder. Although ever busy i'm
proving and building for others, he has at last
found time to commence long contemplated i'm
provement upon his own dwelling, consisting of a
two-s story back building. that will not only en-
nance the appearance of the same, but grant him
enlarged facilities for his open handed hospitality.
The death of Mr.. James Kane, which occurred
on Friday'last, in his 10th year, caused profound
regret among his large circle of friends. He was
a gentleman of sterling qualities and universally
liked; the possessor of large and we'll stocked
property, bordering on Long Green Valley. Tho
following day brought the intelligence of the death
of Mr.. j. T. B. Parlett, president of the Board of
County Commissioners, two vacancies that will be
sadly missed in their respective circles, and both
having the entire sympathy of this community.
Thievng operations have already begun in this
neghborhood. On Monday last two men were
discovered stealing on the Hinkle farm, and mar
rowly made their escape after being fred upon by
the man who is employed on the place.
That "Leah" appreciates amateur effort is APP
parent from her kindly expressions, though unde-
served, but more leniency must be used toward
the smokers, for we may each have our own pipe
to light and to smoke in tie dim future. With
me the Objectionable features of the ladies' fair
were overbalanced by their efforts to please.
HOWARD.