The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-06-19
Sweet Air, 10th District.-Tbe all absorb

Sweet Air, 10th District.-The all absorb
ing topic that soon will change from prophesy
and conjecture to stern reality is the harvest
Everything is being put in readiness for natures
annual yield, and estimating from present lndica-
tions the capacity of the various barns and store
houses will be thoroughly tested to hold the abun-
dant supply. So far the rain has considerably in
terferred with the hay and it is feared the season
will be a wet one. The farmers have all they can
do to hold their own in these busy times, but for
tunately with the improved machinery now in use
the season will be brief, and then pleasant re-
unions, fishing parties, trips to the seashore and
mountains will wind up the summer campaign
With us the weather has been unusually cool and
delightful for the date, but we are anticipating
rising temperature by at least the 4th of July.
Last Sunday Children's Day was celebrated at
Chestnut Grove and more harmonious and in
teresting service could not be imagined. The
superintendent, Mr.. Samuel M. Rankin, has APP
parently entered into the hearts of the entire
school, with controlling influence that changes
from gay to grave and results in perfect harmo-
ny. The exercises included interesting addresses
by Prof. Jos. S. Wilmington, of Wavery, Rev.
Mr.. Day, of Missouri, and Mr.. Lewis Hyde, who
were listened to throughout with much pleasure.
The latter particularly entered into subjects that
we're especially entertaining and suitable for the
younger members of the school. Enlivening and
choice selections of music interspersed the speeches
and added greatly to the enjoyment of ALL
Numerous boquets and cut flowers were tastefully
arranged. The church was filled to repletion and
all were unanimous in praising the services and
the generous hospitality of the members Of Chest
nut Grove.
The Sunday school at Mt. Zion M. E. Church
colored also celebrated Children's Day in like
happy manner, judging from reports and the
number of gaily dressed children on the road
This custom will increase as time rolls along.
The people around here are stirring up with a
remarkable brskness in q building way. Mr..
Lewis Sherman is adding large wing to his al
ready capacious dwelling. Mr.. Wilson Halle has
improved almost beyond recognition his finely 10.
Gated place. The parsonage is undergoing a
thorough renovation Mr. Henry Green will short
coat of paint. Mr.. Joseph Parks is about finish
iSs his large new barn and the Messrs. Marshall
are adding another large straw house to their
numerous collection of buildings.
Recently while making brief visit to the large
and fertile farm of Mr.. William Harlan, just across
the line at Marshall, witnessed the raising of his
large new barn and straw house. The entire
frame was placed in position between a. m. and
5 D. m. without misfit or mishap and was the
biggest days work, considering everything, l
ever witnessed, which also included fun and a
Jolly good time. Not drop of liquor but plenty
Of lemonade, cake and ice cream formed interludes
10 the bountifu repasts. Mr.. S. W. Porter is the
builder and Mr.. Jonathan Neuhauaer, with his
mill located in the woods, got out the lumber.
1t is with much regret announce the continued
indisposition of Mr.. Edward O'Donovan, who is
still confined to his room.
On Wednesday last "Old Dumb JOSH" as he
was Familiarity called an old and faithful servant
in the Halle family, was buried in Fork burying
ground. He was man of many trades and much
ingenuity.
The other day was asked why the gray goat
and slippery pole did not soil the clothes OF the
new candidates and whether it was compulsory to
wash the feet before joining the 1. 0. 0. F.
HOWARD.
Fullerton, 18th District.-The funeral Of
Mr. James M. Smith, who died on Friday of last
week, took place on Sunday, at st. Joseph's
Church, and was attended by large concourse of
people. Mr.. Smith had been in delicate health
fer nearly year, when an attack of pneumonia
resulted in his death, which was sadly lamented
by his numerous relatives and friends. He had
held the position of road supervisor for number
of wears and has filled the office with efficiency,
receiving much praise for his judicous mode of
performing his work. Ducking was sport in
which he took great pride and the weather was
never too cold or stormy to prevent him from
meeting his fellow duckers at least once week
at the "club house." He leaves a wife and one
child, who are amply provided for.
Mr.. John L. Swift, who is renowned for his
early vegetables, has corn sin sill" and expects
to have some in market about 25th inst, which
is very early for this neighborhood, and will per-
haps beat Mr.. Gillespie, of Back River Neck,
who is generally the first in the county to cut
early corn.
Mr.. Jesse Fowler is having new house built
by Messrs. Balm Son, and when completed it
will greatly enhance the beauty of his place. 1t
is near the site of the old one, which has been
torn down.
The Fullerton debating society held its third
annual fishing party at Cape Nay, last Wednes-
day, and it was attended by large number,
many of them from Baltimore. The music was
furnished by Messrs Herman BARLEY, and
dancing was kept up continually during the day.
Boating was one of the principal enjoyments and
the nine boats that the shore affords were kept in
continual use. Even most of the ladies of the
pafa5 took a hand at the oars and showed con-
siderable skill in the management of them. Gro
quet was participated in by many and the "Ful-
lerton Champions" Mccormick and Biddison,
found foemen worthy of their steel. The absence
of the president of the Society was greatly Ia
mented, as he is an old hand fishing parties
and knows how to make himself useful as well
as ornamental.
Master John Biddison, who was with the above
party, was severely kicked in the mouth by a
horse belonging to Mr.. Hoffstetter, and this Gre
ated quite an excitement for few moments. The
wound was not of serious nature, although very
painful, and in an hour or so he was enjoying
himself as usual.
A large black snake, hidden in brush pile
near the shore, was an object of great interest
and several unsuccessful attempts were made to
kill it.
All enjoyed themselves hugely and about sun
down departed for their homes. We were very
sorry the editors of The UNION were not present
N'IMPoRT.
Upper Falls, 18th District.-Farmers in this
vicinity have commenced cutting grass and the
crop is very heavy. Wheat harvest will probably
commence here next week.
The festival held at public school No. was q
very successful affair under the management Of
the efficient teacher Mr.. J. Frank McBee. This
school is now larger and more successful than il
has ever been before, due to the indefatigable Ell
forts of the teacher, who has the knack of bring
ing the children along wonderfully well.
Mr.. D. S. Cuttings, Jr., who has several fine
hunting dogs was obliged to shoot one of them q
few days ago as it was believed to have been suf.
fering from hydrophobia.
A cow belonging to Mrs. P. B. Haley fell into q
well few days ago and it required considerable
work to get her out She was not much hurt.
Mrs. Sheridan, wife of Mr.. John Sheridan, Q
farmer of this vicinity, is very ill.
Mr. J. E. Standford has built an addition to
his canning house.
Mr. Stephen Tredwell made narrow escape
from what might have been an accident few
days ago. As he was driving down a hill the har.
ness broke, causing the horse to fall and the
wagon to run nearly over him. Fortunately no
serious damage resulted.
The ladies of Forge Church will hold festival
on Friday and Saturday evenings, 18th and 18th
Salem Sunday school held Children's Day SER
vices last Sabbath, and the attendance was very
large, the services being most interesting through
out. This is the banner school of the Circuit.
Rev. G.. Morrison will get his station on the new
B. & O. road The steam shoves are at work
there now.
One of Harford's extensive Gamers told me Q