The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1888-02-04

GREENWOOD, 18th DISTRICT. --- since the
writing of my last letter we have experienced
lengthy spell of real cold weather. Some of the
people say the weather is too cold here, that they
would like to live in Florida or some other mild
climate. 1t is true we have some cold weather,
but notwithstanding this we live, can truthfully
say, in blessed community, not only because of
our not being troubled by billiards, which so re-
Gently caused the loss of hundreds of lives and
brought misery and sorrow to many others, but
we are not bothered by those malignant diseases
and fevers peculiar to certain localities. Yes,
one might well say that it is exceedingly doubtful
if some people would be contented in Heaven
"Having fsod and rament let US be Herewith
content" Regardless of the cold spell the folks,
old and young, havendulged in sports of different
kinds, such surprise parties, balls, oyster sup
pers and sleighing. Sleighing has been superior
for some days but it is not so good at present.
Rev. o. c. Marriott, minister at Waugh Chapel,
was very much surprised on Thursday night Of
last week, at his residence, by number of folks
from this place, under the leadership of Mr.. Glenn
McComas. 1t was in every particular complete
surprise party, as Mr.. Marriotts first intimation
of it was when the many sleghs and other vehicles
drew up at the door of the parsonage to be un-
loaded of the many valuable and serviceable pres
ents which were so kindly aud thoughtfully
arranged for the occasion. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn McComas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Arthur, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Fl. Mnnroe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson Tarbert, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
7. STREET., Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Ford, Mrs.
Richard Francis, Mrs. W. O. B. Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. B. Burton, Mrs. Wingfeld Armstrong,
Mrs. Susan Burton, Miss Sallie Gamble, Miss
Annie Ford, Miss Mollie Reese, Miss Nettie Smith,
the Misses Hartley, Miss Mamie E. Munroe, the
Misses McComas, Miss Eliza Roberts, Miss Re-
becca Tarbert, Mr.. Thomas Munroe, Mr.. Alex.
Tarbert, Mr.. Robert G. McComas, Mr. Lewis
Francis and others. The presentation address
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which Mr.. Marriott replied in equally appropriate
words. At 10 p. m. the table was tastefully
arranged, under the supervision of Miss Sallie
Gamble, with bountiful supply of luxuries of
every description, and many elegant bouquets of
flowers adorned the same. After the happy com
pany had partaken amply of the repast they re-
tired to an adjoining room where they engaged in
singing and instrumental music. Many pretty
hymns were performed on the organ by the Misses
McComas and Miss Mamie e. Munroe. At IL
O'Clock the party retired to their homes with many
blessings bestowed upon them by their faithful
pastor.
There has been considerable dissatisfaction
about the imperfect mail arrangements at this
postofice, and it is no moro than reasonable that
there should be. The mail is due here daily at
D. M, but it is never on time and frequently it
does not arrive here until 10 p. m, and sometimes
it does not reach here at all. 1t is carried from
Baltimore to Greenwood via the Hartford turnpike
stage. The mail that we get at and 10 o'clock
at night could be had under proper arrangements
at 10 a. M. of the same day. We never see a
newspaper at this Office until way after night. 1t
is very true farmers as a rule not very anxious
to get their mail so punctually during the greater
portion of the year, but in winter time they have
but little work to do and as matter of course
want their mail at the proper time We have been
and are patient, but when patience ceases to be a
virtue are liable to squeal like pigs under
fence.
The hop held in Greenwood Hall on Thursday
night of last week was one of the largest that
held here for time, due, doubt, to the fact
that the night was clear and sleighing good. The
folks enjoyed themselves hugely, as everything
appeared to be pleasant and agreeable. 1t was
continued till late hour. Music was furnished
by Prof. Charles Steuart and his assistant and as
-uspal it was very good.
City extension seems to agitate the minds of the
people here we'll in other parts of the county.
A majority of the farmers are in favor of city ex
tension. They claim that the Belt is NO benefit
to farmers and serves only to benefit politicians
who get their bread and meat out of politics.
1t is an undoubted fact that young gentleman
in this vicinity makes use of corsets and it is
rumored that he wears hustle. If this state of
affairs is to be brought about we should no longer
deny to women the right of suffrage.
Mr.. H. E. Shrimp, of whom made mention in
my last letter. will in the future manufacture
pulp out of which paper is made. K. M. Q.