The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-12-25

Shrewsbury and Vtc1n1ty.-The year 1901
is nearing its close. 1t has been memorable
one in many respects. We do hope that the New
Year will bring to The UNION renewed prosperity
and increased circulation. Right here 1 would
| like to say word for The UNION. Forty eigh
papers come to my table every week. OF Thu
number six are weekly papers. Ofthese six week
| lies 1 regard The UNION as the most valuable tt
me, except my own, the Gazette. 1t contains
| more news and valuable reading matter than any
get. 1t must require an immense amount
| abor to get up so good paper. L really canno
see how any one who has any interest whatever II
Baltimore county can be without The UNION
Politically we differ. I have no fault to find with
you for this. You are entitled to enjoy your po-
litical convictions as we'll as l, and you have 9
right on state and national matters to expires!
your opinions in your paper. No man should FIND
fault with you for that; don't, at least. Ever
that, THE UNION is free, as general thing, of per-
sonal and Objectionable political matter. You
editorials are short and crisp. Your correspon-
dence is all intelligent and interesting, and il
your subscribers all feel do, your subscription
list will be doubled on January LIST, 1887.
Peter Hershey, aged about So years, an old res
ident of this place, died suddenly on Saturday
last, of rheumatism of the heart. He had been i'll
but a few hours. The deceased was the father Of
David Hershey, who was killed at New Freedom
few years ago by being struck by fast train oil
the crossing. Since the death of David Hershey O
number of notes appeared in different banks, with
Peter Hershey's name on as endorser. Peter the
father, alleged that these signatures, purporting
to be his, are forgeries, and he has been defend
ing suits brought on these notes by the banks
against him for the recovery of the amounts there
of, but had come to trial up to the time Of
his DEATH 1t is pretty generally believed that
most if not all the signatures are genuine.
As the holidays approach there is noticed a
lively stir among the young folks especially. We
expect an abundance of church entertainments
with us this season. Not less than four have al
ready been announced, two on each of Friday and
Saturday evenings.
Stock grain and produce is moving out to
market quite lively lately. Butter, eggs and poul-
try seem to be higher in price here than in Bati-
more. The same complaint comes from York.
Butter and eggs seem to be very scarce about this
neighborhood Eggs are selling at % to % cents
per dozen butter rs to- 30 cents per pound, -
cording to quality.
Some of our ice-men have been gathering ice,
but the bulk of it is yet to bel put in The weather
is very tricky and it is hard to tell how January
will turn out as an ice producing month.
Mr.. Michael Schall, president of the York Coun-
ty Agricultural Society, has resigned the position.
It is likely DR.. W. S. Roland will succeed him.
When Mr.. Schall came into the presidency of the
board there was about $4,000 of debt resting on
the property. This has all been paid and the
treasurer's report this year shows balance in the
treasury. When this state of the finances appear
ed Mr.. Schall stated that he had now been able to
announce the debt of the society all paid and a
balance in the treasury, he would now resign the
trust to some one else. X.
Philopolis, 9th District--The Hebron
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Cockeysville, con-
vened on Sunday morning last, at Nights Hall,
to hear special sermon preached by Rev. S. M.
Afford. His text was from Proverbs, Is chap. "a
bof hoth fri dc 1ct oh
self friendly and there is friend that sticketh
closer than brother" The sermon of much
interest and greatly appreciated by all present,
especially by the members of the ORDER He also
preached at Union Chapel at night.
Mr.. Granville Matthews has again been unfortu-
nate in the loss of valuable mare. On going
down the hill near Sparkss station, the mare trod
on rolling stone which caused the breaking of a
leg above the hook, without the falling of the
animal and it was with difficulty that its owner
got it home. 1t was deemed impossible to reme9ss.
the injury, so Mr.. Matthews killed the mare on
Saturday last. Within two weeks he has lost
two very serviceable animals, upon which there
was no insurance. Mr.. Basil Davis, it is said, also
lost last week, valuable horse.
The recent meeting of the Junior Agricultural
Club was held at the residence of Mr.. Frank
Matthews, and proved of much interest. The
faithful secretary, Mr.. Granville Matthews was
presented with handsome lap robe. There was q
full attendance of members.
The sale of the personal property of the late j.
W. Belt, took place last Saturday afternoon, not
withstanding the very Indictment weather, and
fair prices for the articles were realized.
A number of our citizens visited Towsontown
this week, in the interest of Mr.. Charles Brooks,
whose supervisorship of roads has given general
satisfaction. 1t is hoped the Commissioners will
reappoint him.
Mr.. Thomas Johnson, Jr., has gone for the
winter to the city, where he will follow his trade.
DR.. +. D. Mitchell, who now occupies his ew
house, has built barn and other outbuildings.-
In the spring he contemplates thorough improve
ments about the premises.
Mr.. Thos. Gorsuch arrived home Wednesday
morning after q sojourn of two years and six
months in the Old World. He remained about
five months in the city of Rome, Italy, and view,
ed with much pleasure the many scenes of inter-
est. His numerous relatives and friends wsrs
gratiied to know of his safe arrival and to see
him in such good health. He says that his home
ward trip was the toughest he had ever expe-
rienced.
The Union Chapel Sunday school Christmas
treat was given on the 22d, and was an occasion
of much interest and delight. large tree was
filled with many attractive articles, and was also
brilliantly lighted. A bountiful distribution of
the good things was made to patrons and schol-
ars. Interesting addresses and readings, COM
bined with sweet singing, was pleasant feature.
PHILoPoLIs.
Disappearance Of a Prominent Farmer
SUPPOSED Case of Suicide,-Mr. William