The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1888-02-04
philopolis 9th. District.-Tbe Jnnion Agr,.

cultural Club met at the residence of Mr.. VIM. G.
Brooks, on Saturday last. Those absent were
Messis. Thomas V. Richardson, VIM. Curry,
Joseph Crowther, Joshua Bosley and Dan'l Pearce.
Mr.. Edward Scott was foreman and Mr.. Granville
Matthews, secretay. An election for officers for
the ensuing year resulted as follows Secretary,
Granville Matthews assistant secretary, Daniel
Pearce treasurer, BENZ. Brooks; executive COM
mittee, L. V. Richardson, Edward Scott and
Frank Scott. Among the subjects considered
we're the growing of tomatoes, sugar and field
corn the care of lambs, and the advantages Of
the buhr mill over the iron plate mill in grinding
grain for stock. Mr. BENZ. Brooks read a paper
the need of chemical fertilizers for the soil and
the great essentials for mprovement-manure and
vegetable matter. Mr.. William Brooks read of
the advantages of farm over city occupations
The next meeting will take place at Mr.. William
Curry's, on March Sd. Mr.. Granville Matthews
was appointed delegate to the Senior Club.
most sumptuous supper was spread by the hostess
for the enjoy ment of her guests. The ladies pres
emit were Mrs. Margaret Mays, Mrs. Ruth Mat
thews, Mrs. Clara ybod, Mrs. Benz. Brooks,
Mrs. Ruth Chicoate, Mrs. VIM. Marks, Mrs. Mary
Underwood and Miss Lizzie Underwood. Mr.. J..
S. Underwood, Mr.. George Chicoate, and Mr..
VIM. Marks, of Woodbury., were also present.
The next question for discussion by the Senior
Club is-"Is hog raising profitable, either for sale
or home use "and not shay raising, as was stated
in last weeks issue.
Mrs. Thomas c. Pearce, whose death was
nounced on Friday morning last, was buried at
Bosley M. E. Church, on Sunday morning.
very large congregation attended the solemn fun
eral service, which was conductor by Revs. j. III.
M. Lemon, Samuel M. Afford and w. thinner
man. the latter q student of Dickinson College,
and of late doing evangelistic work in Washing
ton. The deceased had been a very efficient
teacher in the Sabbath school and most faithful
member of the church, but of late years has been
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was a Christian triumph. She was the daug liter
of the late Mr. Stabler, of Stablersvile, 7th dis
trct where her numerous relations reside and
where many friends deeply sorrow with our peo-
pie in the great loss sustained. A husband and
five children survive her.
Rev. Nelson r. Miles oficiated at Jessop'
Church on Sunday morning last, owing to the alb
sence of Rev. Mr.. Lemon at the funeral of Mrs.
Thomas Pearce.
Rev. Edwin Small, returned missionary from
Africa, oficiated at Union Chapel ON Sunday
evening, 2Sth and based his discourse on his mis-
sionary experience and observations. He will
preach at the same place Feb. 9Th. at 7.3O p.
The Mite Society of Jessop Church had very
interesting meeting on Thursday evening of last
week, at the residence of Mrs. j. S. Underwood,
and was well attended, notwithstanding the ex-
tremey cold weather. The officers elected we're
President Mrs. J. D. C. Duncan vice-president,
Mrs. John B. Miles secretary, Miss Emma Stew
art treasurer, Miss Dora Miles visiting COM
mttee, Mrs Elijah Carman. The next meeting
will be held at the residence of Mrs. John d. Miles
The supper on this occasion was well supplied
with substantials and delicacies and heartily en-
joyed by the many guests.
The late low temperature caused the mercury
to descend to five degrees above zero and kept
the sleighing in good condition and which has
been generally enjoyed. The many new cutters
make a better appearance than the old-style
sleighs of the past.
Mrs Charles G. Wheeler died on Wednesday
morning, at o'clock, of pneumonia. Her fun
era will take place on Friday afternoon. She
was prominent member of Dover M. E. Church
and held in great esteem by her many friends
She was a daughter of the late DR.. Edward Gill.
Her death is indeed a sad bereavement to her fam
lily "a husband and seven children) who have the
sincere sympathies of the community.
The marriage of Mr. Edward Gorsuch. son of
Mr.. Thomas T. Gorsuch, and Miss Edith Milburn,
of Queen Anne's county, is announced to take
place the 18th inst, at the residence of the bride.
On the Sth inst. the bride and groom are expected
at Mr.. Gorsuch's home, near Glencoe, where a re-
ception will be given and congratulations extend
ed by their friends.
While Mr.. William Curry on his way to
the Junior Agricultural Club, which met in
vicinity last week, he encountered a snow drift
which caused him so much discomfort in getting
released therefrom that he deemed it advisable to
return home. This accounts for his absence.
Mr. George E. Shelley and wife, who in former
years were residents of Philopolis, favored us
with their presence during the sleghing.
A sled party, numbering about fifteen persons,
left the residence of Mr.. Mahon Price on Tues
day evening and after jovial ride, landed at the
home of Mr.. Frank 1. Duncan. pleasant even
ing was speLt and Mr.. Duncan was congratulated
on his success at the late election. MIR. Duncan
has been quite indisposed lately but is better and
expects to report at Annapolis next Monday.
PHILoPoLIs.
Quaker Tea Party.-One of the most enjoy
able gatherings in this part of the Belt this season
was the Quaker Tea-Party" given by the "Young
Peoples Guild" of Rogers Hill NJ. E. Church, Rev.
E. l.. Watson, pastor, on the evenings OF January
25th, Goth and 9th. 1t was under the supervi-.
sion of Mr.. Henry Shirk, Jr., WHO'S the president
of the association and assisted by the young people
of the church, who appeared in full Quaker cos
tune.
Tea was furnished to oil who had tickets of ad-
mission and was served by Misses Margie McLaiD,
Mary Soper, and Bertha Ford. This was done in
a way that made one feel glad that they had lived
to see the days of "Quaker Teas"
Supper was furnished each night at moderate
price and was in charge of Misses Mile Lang
ford, Sadie Bowen, Grace Howard, Sallie Wyhe
and Hollie Earnest and Messrs. Frank Benson
and B. F. Soper. 1t consisted of oysters, meats,
bread, pickles, chocolate, coffee and many deca-
cies, all prepared in a most appetzing way and
skillfuly served.
The confectionery table was superintendent by
Misses Ida Brown, Viola Benson, Mable Little,
Annie Mcdonald and others.
The fancy table presided over by Misses
Annie Smith, Grace Rice and other ladies who
contributed much to the pleasure Of all present,
as did also the art gallery, which was the work of
Mr.. Berry B. Jones and personally managed by
him.
Cream and ices were also served by Messrs.
Ember FerralI, John Hitchcock and Geo. f.
Waters.
Musical entertainments were given ON Thursday
and Friday nights, by the children, whose smiling
face contributed no little to the enjoyment
Much credit is due Miss Belle Cole and Miss
Stevenson for the help each gave in the entertain
ments, with piano solos, duets, &c.
On Friday evening the music was improved by
the addition of cornet, played by Miss Emily
Jean, whose faithful efforts have already done
much to improve the Sunday school music Read
ings by Geo. f. West.
Rogers Hill NJ. E. Church is q mission of the
Baltimore City Station. By the untiring efforts
and zeal of the present pastor it has grown to be
great power and influence tor good in that neigh
borhood and has one of the best Sunday schools in
the Belt. Mr.. E. Newton Jones is the superin-
tendent. 1t is no doubt the little cloud over the
sea back of Horeb which is gathering and in due
time will bring the long needed shower to all the
inhabitants OF that hill and surrounding valleys.
1t would repay any one to pay the church visit
and see for themselves CITY VISITOR.
Manor, 10th District.-The snow, which has
afforded such fine sleghing the past week, is now
fast disappearing, much to the regret of some of
our young gAllants.
Our worthy merchant, Mr.. S. T. Moore will re-
move in the Spring to his new stand at Scarbo-
rough, Hartford county. The store he vacates will
be occupied by Mr.. T. M. Pearce. The community
is loath to part with SO good citizen as Mr..
Moore.
Messrs. Carroll & Jessop, the enterprising car
rage builders of this place, are dealing largely in
road carts, having disposed of about $500 worth
of these handy vehicles during the latter part of
1887.
A masquerade leap-year ball was held at Mr..
John Garrison's, Taylor, Hartford county, ON the
9th. Judging by the remarks of some of those
who were present it was one of the most enjoyable
affairs ever held in this vicinity. Among those
present from this immediate neighborhcod were
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Curry, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Jessop,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P Carroll, Misses E. Parks BERTHE
and TiIlie Shelley, NJ. G. Jessop, Messrs. W. G..
Shelly, 0. M. Hutchins and j. Nelson.
At the la at meenp of the literary society the su