The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-06-12

Sixth District Items.--An abundant harvest
of grain is almost certain throughout the Upper
End. In another fortnight harvest will be with
us again. Much complaint arises from the fact
that produce is very cheap, butter being worth
from to IL cents per pound The chief blessing
is the plentifuness of everything.
At the last session of the Legislature it appears
bill was passed compelling peddlers to assume
a heavier license The original intention of the
bill to shut out the foreign element from car
rying goods from house to house, but this has
been misconstrued and it now appears our pro-
duce hucksters are included in the list. One OF
our honest huckster friends was arrested during
his last trip to Baltimore and submitted to fine
of $40. This is certainly unjust and violent OPP
position to this measure will be heard if the law
is enforced. The ordinary huckster is taxed S2N0
and this tax must sooner or later come from the
pockets of the farmer, who already is over taxed
in the affairs of our State and county. We have
too exalted an opinion of our six members from
this county to believe they let such measure be-
come law without their hearty opposition.
By the way, Messrs. Editors very peculiar
book has fallen into my possession. Did you ever
hear of the sixth and seventh books of Moses
which were omitted from the Wyclfe edition of
the Bible account of their supersttious tenden-
cies Any ore who has read the "Wild Hunts
man" or the "Story of Mercy" know the Germans
of the Faderland have many traditional legends
and sign cures. These mysterious mysteries have
been engrafted into the German element through
out Pennsylvania and these rites are still prac
ticed for all manner &C diseases, &c. The book in
question is collection of these rites as literally
translated from the German by John George
Holman, of Reading. in 1920. Butfew copies now
exist and are regiously guarded 1 hope the
Christian people of Baltimore county will not
think me sacriigious in exposing these rites
as the day must come when the scales will fall
from their eyes. L annex few ceremonies
A certain remedy to stop Bleeding-,ohich cures,
no matter how far a person be aoay, If only his
first name is rightly pronounced whiie using 1t
Jesus Christ, dearest blood That stoppeth the
pain, and stoppeth the blood. In this help you,
FIRST name) God the Father God the Son, God
the Holy Ghost, Amen.
To attach a dog to a person, provided nothing
else ,oas used before to effect t.-Try to draw some
of your blood, and let the dog eat it along with
his food, and he will stay with you. Or sctape
the four of your table while you are eating
and continue to eat with the same knife after
having scraped the corners of the table. Let the
dog eat those scrapngs and he will stay with you.
To destroy ,oarts-Roast chicken feet and rub
the warts with them, then bury them under the
caves.
in be thou cold or hot thou must cease to burn.
May God guard thy blood and thy flesh, thy
marrow and thy bones, and every artery, great or
small, they all shall be guarded and protected in
the name of God, against inflammation and NOR
tfcation, in the name of Tod the Father, the Son
and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To make cattle return home.-Feed your cattle
out of a pot or kettle used in preparing your din
ner and they will always return to your stable.
To gain a la,o-suit.-If any one has to settle
any just claim by way of law suit, let him take
some of the largest kind of sage and write the
names of the IL apostles on the leaves and put
them in his shoes before entering the court house,
and he shall certainly gain the suit.
Greenwood, 18th District.--Rec it
was my good fortune to receive and accept an in
vitaton to the entertainment given by the pupils
of tho public school of this section in commemo-
ration of the approaching end of the Summer
session, which will be remembered as one of the
most successful in the history of the school, and
while was impressed with the merits and at
fractions of the programme, the presence of such
a large number of patrons of The UNION sug
gested that notice of the occasion could be made
sufficiently interesting and readable for short
space in its columns. A delightful drive through
the luxuriant Long Green Valley, past fields of
ripening, waving grain, and heavily scented clo-
yer, brought us to the crowded school house, that
presented inside q perfect bower of roses and
blooming plants. Wherever the eye rested APP
propriate notices greeted the gaze. Directly
over the stage large bell of choice flowers was
suspended, while various designs were tastefully
banked, forming perfect back ground for the
pretty faces of the young ladies and children TAX
ing part White dresses added greatly to the
scene, while the carefully selected solos, dialogues,
etc., spoke volumes for the teachers in charge,
and the brevty Of the entire affair was a charm
ing characteristic. As entered, Mr.. Eugene
Burton, who clevery managed the details, was
making the Introductory remarks, and then the
singing began, and would like to tell infinitely,
this particular feature, but refrain by saying their
fraeh w a.
gave evidence of careful culture and much talent.
Especially so was the solo given by Miss Alice
Burgan. An organ Duet by Mrs. Mason and
Miss Nellie Francis, deserved the applause be-
slowed, and the entire musical portion of the pro-
gramme was composed of pleasing selections.
The dialogues were inviting, and among those
taking part deserving much credit and whose
names l could learn, were Misses Fannie McCo-
mas, Priscilla Francis, NJ. Reir, L. Bachman, f.
Roberts, and Masters Otto Smith, John Pearce
and VIM. McComas. Before the close of the per-
Torrance, Messrs. Braff and Rogers, ofthe School
Board, Commissioner Rankin, Messrs. Francis,
McComas and Sherman, trustees, each
called upon and responded with happy remarks
of congratuation to teachers and scholars, and
each were presented with choice designs of flowers.
Of the teachers Miss Sallie Gamble whose rep
utation for perfect understanding of school man.
agement is among the best, fully corroborated this
fact by the large and fourishiDg school, whose
unity and concord were distinctive qualities, while
her assistant Mrs. Mason, is we'll qualified for the
position. The universal feeling is that there j.
one thing lacking for the further development of
this large and promising future generation, and
that, large, well built and comfortable school
house. Surely no other community is more
worthy and deserving.
The crops are all reported promising and har-
vest will commence the latter part of this month.
HOWARD.