The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-26

White Grounds, I'd District.-The White
Grounds Literary Association was crowded with
an apprecative audience on Friday night. The
renditions both in music and literature very
interesting. The musical directors Misses Nettie
Upton, Blanche Zimmerman and Clara Timanus,
deserve great praise for their efforts in this de-
partment. Its critic, Mr.. T. Emmart, has proven
himself quite prodigy in his line. His criticisms
very interesting and beneficial and always
call forth loud laughter and applause. The
question, Resolved, That the Belt should be
taken into the city," was ably argued by the So
ciety and decided that the Belt should be taken in
during Christmas week; therefore il is hoped that
Baltimore city will make the necessary prepare
tion for its reception.
The contract for painting the White Grounds
Literary Hall (St. Johns church, was given to
Mr.. Evans, Of Baltimore, notwithstanding two or
three country painters put in their bids. The
work commenced this week.
Mr.. Caleb Emmart, old resident of this COM
munity, and who has been afflicted with soltening
Of the brain for years, remains the same without
the least hope Of recovery. Some time ago, while
his wife was waiting on him, he struck her in the
breast, which caused a cancer that so rapidly de-
veloped itself as to require a surgical operation.
Soon after this operation it developed itself again
and a couple of weeks ago she was necessitated to
undergo another. from which she is slowly
eonyalescing Truly, this is an afflicted family
and receives the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community.
Messrs. Henry Loose and August Detmer have
opened new store in this community. Hereto
fore Mr.. VIM. Piel monopolized all the business,
but now that patronage will be divided, which,
no doubt, will prove great blessing to the COM
munity at large. As opposition is the life of
trade it is hoped that our two enterprising young
storckeepers will make it lively.
Miss Maggie, the daughter of Sergeant Handy,
Of Baltimore, who has been the guest of Mr.. John
Upton for two or three weeks returned to the city
last Saturday.
The German Sabbath school here will hold an
entertainment on Christmas night, which promises
to be very enjoyable affair. The school, under
the superintendency of Mr.. Christopher Heida, is
in fourishing condition.
The White Grounds Literary Society, upon the
invitation of Mr.. Washington Hipsley, will visit
the Diamond Ridge Literary Association on Mon
day night, January 4th, in body, and the meet
ing promises to be very pleasant one.
Mrs. Jos. Emmart, while ascending the stairs
the other day, was taken with vertigo and fell,
but luckily did not injure herself. She has been
confined to her bed since, but in all probability
will soon recover.
Mr.. Montery Sminks has erected nice back
building, which is quite an improvement.
Mr.. August Detmer has just completed a fine
residence for himself
The White Grounds private school, taught by
R. M. G.. Trainor, will close from day before
Christmas until Monday after New Year, jan
uary 4th.
Mr. George Smith, Jr., and wife have been very
i'll for some time. Being young couple, and the
husband going in decline so early in life, GER
tainy calls forth the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
Mr.. John Williams has been appointed post
master at Powhatan, vice Mr.. Chas. Eisenhower
removed, and for what purpose is not known.
If the old folks prophetic sign-"the hornets
nests hung in the trees"-be a truism, we can ex
pect an open and pleasant winter. So far we
have no room for complaint.
Messrs. Editors, happy Christmas to you and
all the readers of The UNION. T.