The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-04-10

Philopolis, 9th District.-Mrs. Edward
Stevenson died on Monday last, after an illness OF
four weeks, and her funeral took place at Bosey's
church on the TIN inst, the services being con-
d,cted by Rev. J. H. NJ. Lemon. Deceased, who
leaves three children, was daughter OF the late
Iarby Ensor.
Rev. S. NJ. Afford preached at Dover, Bosey's
and Gorsuch Hall appointments Sunday last, but
owing to the nclement weather the congregations
we're small, but his sermons were we'll received
lie will preach at Jessop's church on Sunday
morning next, and at Warren in the afternoon.
The first quarterly meeting of Hereford Circuit
will be held at Bosley's church, April 18th and
18th. Rev. W. F. Speake, P. E., will be present.
Services on Sunday at 9 and 1890 a. H., and 7.3O
p. m. "
The Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club will
meet at the residence of Mr.. l.. M. Bacon, Satur-
day, 18th inst. The Junior Club will meet at the
residence of Mr.. Benz Brooks, on the Oath.
Mr.. Eli A. Matthews has increased the size OF his
farm by purchasing so or more acres from Mr.. E.
Parsons. He will engage moro largely in the
milk business.
Mr.. VIM. C. Brooks is improving his property
with new fencing, &c.
Owing to the recent heavy rains springs and
streams are flush and it is not often that the water
supply is better. The we'll at Jessop's church,
which often lacks sufficient supply, now has
seven feet of water in it.
The Ladies' Mite Society of Jessop's church an
ticipate an interesting meeting at the residence OF
Mrs. John C. Royston, on the 18th inst.
The Philomatharia Society held an interesting
meeting on Tuesday evening. The closing exer-
cses of its tenth year will take place on the 10th
inst, when an interesting programme will be pre-
scented.
Emanuel P. E. Church, Glencoe, has not yet
secured successor to its late beloved rector, the
Rev. r. r. Mason. 1t is said brother of the
late rector has been called.
A large force of laborers has been employed
grading the new road to Sparkss Station and
Chapel. The neighbors rendering valuable
assistance in the work. PHILoPoLIs.
Sunny brook, 10th District.-The recent
and continued wet weather has been of great ben
eft to the growing grain, but roads in
terrible condition, being in some places next to
impossible. The road leading from Merryman's
mill to Warren is located ON the bank of the Gun
powder and in one place-about fifty yards in
lengths not over two feet above the level of the
stream at natural flow. The result is rise Of
two or three feet which is of frequent occurrence
and which has been the case for nearly ten days
past, throws the water over the road and renders
it unfit for travel. Cockeysville is nearest
station and this is the only direct road to it and
it is an outrage that the authorities refuse to do
ANYTHING for the relief of the travelling public at
this point. I heard one of our Commissioners say
recently that he intended to get special appro-
priation for this road and that he may do so
promptly is the earnest wish of all who are COM
PEELED to use it.
Our farmers are being very much set back with
their work and but little if any oats has been
sown.
Messrs George II. Merryman and John Smith
have the most promising fields of wheat in the
neighborhood.
Mr. Leonard Brown has contracted to build
large barn for Mr.. George Trap, near Dances
mill.
A high and substantial bridge has been built
over Bodies branch, on the county road at his
place.
Mr. Lewis Hannible has sold his place, adjoin-
ing John Zinkand's, and is now engaged as man
aging foreman for Mr. Joshua M. Matthews.
Mrs. Elizabeth Colgan is visiting friends in this
neighborhood FLINT.