The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-15

Fullerton, 18th District.--The singing
school at Gatch's had its final meeting last Mon
day night, and the progress made by the members
was very favorably commented upon by the large
audience. After the regular exercises several of
the members and some visitors sang solos, Duets,
&c. that received much applause. The ladies of
the class then took charge and through the medium
of Mr. Thos Gorsuch informed the male mem bers
that in appreciation of their kindness to them, in
permitting ladies to attend free of charge, they
would try and show their appreciation by treating
them to the refreshments that they had provided.
Notwithstanding the fact that thunder storm
was raging without, the members and visitors
proceeded to dispose of the bountiful supply Of
cake and lemonade with much merriment Prof.
Singleton, who had charge of the school, was pre-
sented by the ladies with beautiful cake for
which he thanked them in glowing terms and ex-
pressed his regrets that the school was not going
to last all summer. Doubtless the class will be
re organized in the fall
Mr.. @. C. Hertlne, who formerly conducted a
larger beer brewery at Gardenville, died last Sun
day morning, at his residence in Baltimore, and
was buried in Baltimore Cemetery on Tuesday,
18th inst. His funeral was conducted under the
auspices of the I. O. O. F., he being a member OF
Schiller Encampment and p. q. OF Garden
Lodge, ia. He was also member of the Farm
ers' and Gardeners Society of Gardenville.
which took part in the funeral services. Mr..
Hertline was a widower, his wife having died
some eight years ago, leaving him family OF
several children to care for. He has been living
in Baltimore since he sold his brewery to Mr..
Woerner, five years ago.
Mr.. Clatzel, trucker and dairyman living on
Hardwood avenue, died at his residence last
Monday. He has been i'll for several weeks, suf-
fering from a cancer of the stomach. His funeral
took Mace Wednesday, 18th inst.
Mrs. VIM. H. hamburger, mother of Mrs. ). U.
Councilman, was buried in the family burylng
ground, at Mr.. Geo. Councilman's, on Monday
last, just two years, minus eleven days, since ner
husband was buried there. Her illness was brief
and her death was quite shock to her friends
and relatives.
The debating society met at Mr.. Edward Rid
dies and discussed the question, (Which has
the greater influence over the civilization and
happiness of the human race, the male or female
mind ?" The question was well argued, both from
ancient and modern history, socially and domes-
ticaliy. The Judges decided to l in favor OF the
negative, or the mind of woman. Vocal and in
strumental music was furnished by the members
and visitors. NMPoRr.
Philopolis, 9th District.-The late heavy
rain caused the streams to overflow their banks
and in many places things are rather "mudifed."
Mr. VIM II. Price was unfortunate in losing a
valuable three YEAR old bull which was grazing in
a meadow on Piney Run. The stream overlooked
the meadow and the bull, having his head tied to
his foot, was overcome in some way oy the strong
current and thus lost his life. Mr.. Mahlon Prices
one eur old colt was pasturng in the same place
and was found partly covered with mud and so
disabled that its owner had to carry it home in a
cart. No serious damage by washing the land is
reported. The farmers have been delayed in
planting their corn.
Considerable hail. about the size of a cherry, fell
during the storm on Monday night, but no damage
resulted from it. 1t is said that the hail was OF
larger size in the vicinity of Mt. Carmel. Two
dead wild ducks were found that were supposed
to have been killed oy the hail.
The apron party Of the Ladies' Mite Society,
which takes place on the 10Th and goth insts in
the barn of Mr.. S. C. Lee, is absorbing great
deal of thought and time of the members. Others
are also much interested because they want to see
an increased fund for the improvement OF Jessop's
M. E. Church. Mr.. S. G. Lee, it Is said, will
kindly donate four No. Champion mowers, to be
disposed of at auction. The mite society will re-
ceiye the largest sum obtained and the other
amounts will be given to Ashland Presbyterian
school or church, Cockeysvlle P E. Church and
Union Chapel, at Sparks's Station. Farmers
should take advantage of the opportunity OF such
an offer.
Rev. S. NJ. Afford preached sermon of much
interest on "Religion in social life" on Sunday
night last, at Union Chapel. He will preach
every four weeks at the same place. On Sunday
morning he preached at Jessop's Church, on "Com
munion with God" His congregations were large
at both places.
Rev. Duncan Mccullough, of Hudson River, N.
Y, has accepted a call to Emmanuel p. +. Church,
Glencoe. He will not enter upon his duties until
September.
Three acres of Early Dexter peas commenced
to blossom the first of the week. Only about one
fourth as many peas were planted this year as last
Mrs. Burgess, aged IS years and highly esteem
ed, who lived near Mr.. Thomas Bosley's resi-
dence was buried on Tuesday at Bosley's M. E.
Church. She received pension from the Gov
eminent
Mr.. Levi Price, who is in his seth year, is en-
loving good health. He is our oldest citizen. We
wish him many years of pleasure. He is always
glad to see his many friends. PHILoPoLIs