The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1888-11-24

Philopolis, 9th District.-The Senior Gun
powder Agricultural Club met at Mr.. Edwin
SCOTS, ON the 18th inst, with Mr.. James Is.
Ensor foreman. All the members were pres
ent except Col. Walter S. Franklin. Messrs.
Frank and Edward Scott, Daniel Pearce, Joseph
Crowther and Frank Matthews of the Junior
Club were present. An inspection of the stock
and premises showed careful and judicious
farming. The land indicates fertility and the
crops yielded excellent results. The advantage
of using fertilizer was seen in the set of timothy
Among the many subjects considered were the
use of the jointer in turning under the sod; the
saving of fodder; the analysing OF fertilizers at
the Maryland Experimental Station; milk fever
and the improvement of stock of all kinds. The
latter question being the most prominent rea-
sons were given that this should be the aim of
all farmers. Mr.. Nelson r. Miles was appoint
ed delegate to the Junior Club, which will meet
at Mr.. Thomas " Richardson's, 10th district,
on the 9th inst. Interesting reports were made
by Mr.. Edward Austen respecting the farm OF
Mr. w. w. Matthews, and Mr.. JAS b. Ensor,
who represented the club at Mr.. Edward Cor
such's. The next meeting will be held at Mr..
James B. Ensor's on Dec. 10Th, when the ques-
ton, "What are the causes of unsuccessful
farming ?" will be discussed. The hostess with
her Observation-Disclosures Bette Pearce Mollie
Matthews, Bessie and Anna Scott-supplied the
guests with most palatable supper.
Protracted services are in progress at Jessop
Church. The meeting at Bosley Church, which
resulted so favorably, Thirty persons protesting
religion) closed ON Sunday night last
The cornerstone of Phoenix NJ. E. Church
was laid on Sunday afternoon with an interes-
ting service, Rev. S. M. Afford officiating. A
large number were present and much gratihca-
ton was shown that the village would soon
possess house of worship The building Will
be 52x36 feet and the foundation so arranged
that when circumstances will allow a basement
can be formed for Sabbath school and other
purposes. The aim of the committee, consist
ing of w. Lawrence Boyer Wesley A. Royston,
George Frames and Mr. Cox, is to have the
church completed by the first of the year. 1t
is to be frame and the interior to be wainscot-
ed, without any plastering The cost will be
81, 800 without furniture. The ladies are to
look after the latter. 1t is said the church will
commence with about eighty members.
The many friends of Mr.. Rein Gorsuch, wEo
has been i'll in the city, are glad to know of his
improvement
Grain generally looks fine and is well rooted
for the winter. Corn is being husked and the
Weld of some land is fifteen barrels to the acre.
The late wet weather has hindered fall blowing
and corn gathering. Some farmers have finish
ed their corn and are now turning the sod for
next years crop.
Our esteemed fellow-citiZen, the editor of the
Democrat will remember that he promised to
take some of his friends on trip to Washing
ton if Gen. Harrison was elected. HE WAS.
Hence
With all the machinery in its hands Democ-
racy was unsuccessful We are not sorry.
PHILOPOLIS.