The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-12-11

New Freedom Items.-It is an old saying
"speak of the devil and he will make his appear
ance." For the past fortnight many have beer
thinking and preparing for winter and sure enough
he has made his appearance. 1t is scarcely ap
pirate to compare the weather with his Satanic
majesty, but many will agree they have theil
bright and dark sides. Last Sunday a regular
"norther" swept down from the Dominion and
since then eight inches of snow have fallen. The
roads having been badly cut up during the last
rainy spell, and sleghing will be nothing extra on
account of the roughness. However, Jay Gould and
Vanderbilt, who happen to reside near this place,
will not forget to take their customary sleighrde,
providing new cutter can be borrowed.
The business industries of our town, which re-
| ceived setback some time since, picking up.
| The cigar factory of Mr.. John E. Miller will en-
| ploy larger force after the holidays. In con-
versation with the foreman he informed me that
Mr.. Miller had recovered from his unfortunate
business embarrassment and would now do more
extensive trade than formerly. Our Gamer, Mr..
Henry Hofacker, has disposed of over 900 cases
/ of canned goods at So per case His favorite
| brands 20 West. Messrs. Gore Bros sold twenty
tons of coal last Saturday. This shows good trade
| and cold weather.
There are some familiar faces we miss this win
ter, not only at our own hearthstone but in the
church and political affairs. The cold mantle of
snow wraps the hallowed mound of our poor little
Grover. Not many weeks have elapsed since the
rosy face and lisping lips we're upturned, expect
ing greeting at each coming and going. But
the icy boatman had marked his victim we'll, and
sadly as things change to one so has it to others.
Old mother Jacobs, of this town, who for sixty
one years was q member of church and whose life
was unblemished of sinful act, was laid to rest
few weeks since. Our Commissioner friend, Mr..
Jacob Lamotte, has also finished his earthly course
and passed away. He left considerable property
to his widow and two children, consisting of fine
farm, near Limeboro', on the Hanover and Hamp-
stead railroad, and beautiful residence in this
town. Rumor says that before the holidays are
celebrated the daughter will be united in marriage
to one of our rising young men and the farm will
become the homestead of new generation.
What we want up here is more Baltimore coun-
ty brain. We have the religious side amply and
overfowingly supplied Why sirs, your old
friends, Messrs. Samuel II. Green and S. Merry
man Anderson, are working religious revolution
at New Market I am informed that over one
hundred persons have been converted in the past
two months at that place, and much honor should
be awarded our friends for their faithful and zeal
GUS efforts. l am sure none of US are better than
we should be, but know you will say amen if
say God bless brothers Green and Anderson. D.
Philopolis, 9th District-The Senior Gun
powder Agricultural Club met on Saturday last
at the residence of Mr.. Edwin Austen. Col. w.
S. Franklin was foreman and Mr.. John Crowther,
Jr., secretary. All the members were present ex-
cept Messrs. John D. Matthews and N. R. Miles.
Mr. Thos. V. Richardson represented the Junior
Club. The many improvements and advantages
of the farm favorably noticed, and the ma
chinery and cattle, especially the latter (mostly
Jerseys, were inspected with pleasure Every at
tention is given to the care of buildings, stock,
ETC., and the air of neatness about the premises |
is certainly praiseworthy. The crops of the past |
season were very abundant, fully equaling the
yields of former years. After making general
inspection, the club assembled and considered
numerous subjects of interest to farmers The
next meeting will be held JAM Sth at the home of
Mr.. Crowther, Cockeysville, when the annual
election will be held. Mr.. Crowther will decline
re- election, owing to business matters. In the alb
2 4 fsa;t and hs wants
of their numerous guests. Messrs. William and
Henry H. Carroll were also present.
The funeral of Mrs. John Joyce took place at
Black Rock Church on Monday last. Her death
occurred on 4th inst.
On 18th inst. at 7.3O p. m, at Union Chapel,
Rev. W. Dallam Morgan will preach, and on 18th
inst. Rev. S. M. Afford will of6ciate.
The Black Rock Baptist Church will shortly
some much needed repairs.
Mr. Noah Gorsuch, while assisting in butcher
ing, was so unfortunate to cut himself, the in
jury, though painful, is not dangerous.
On Thursday afternoon social and business |
meeting of Jessop mite society was held at the
residence of Mr.. W. G. Brooks. meeting OF
trustees of same church will be held 18th inst
at Up. m.
from Rev. J. N. Davis, a former beloved pastor.
PHILoPoLIs.