The Baltimore County union., 1889-02-23
Knoehel 11th Distriot-Snrelv the farmers

Knoebel, 18th District. t.-Surely the farmer
have much to bethankful for. Flowing nearly
completed the winter far advanced, and pros
poets promising for coming crops, it can bt
truly said the outlook is far from being dis
couraging. Within the memory of many th'
season has been without a parallel and despite
theground-hog theory many anticipate an early
spring.
Among the young the present season has
been one of unusual gaiety. Social gathering:
have succeeded each other in rapid succession
dinners, suppers and dances have been in ordel
until the season of Lent will be almost hailed
with pleasure as means of relaxation Cupid
too, has been getting in some fine work, and
altogether the seasons pleasure will long be re
membered. Among those who have enter
tanned in their usual hospitable style are Mr.
Baldwin, the Messrs. Jessop, of Dulany's Val
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Halle and others
both in this and other neighborhoods, that
have done much to enhance the pleasure of the
winter.
At Sweet Air the lyceum forms the chief
topic of interest, and deservedly so, for not only
has it increased in membership, but in other
respects has more than realized the anticipa-
tiOns of its originators. This week the first
meeting was held in the public school house
and was great success.
Miss Clara Lyman. of New Castle, Delaware,
is visiting Miss Mamie Morrison.
Miss Emma Cathell has Just returned from a
visit to Baltimore
Mr.. Henry u. Mast has purchased the Isen-
mock property in the 10th district, and also an
adjoining tract belonging to Mr.. Weyhausen.
On Wednesday last, at II o'clock, the mar
riage of Mr.. Joseph Blair to Miss Nellie Price,
was solemniZed by the Rev. w. w. Reese, at
the Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church. The
church was literally crowded and promptly at
the hour appointed Miss Mamie Morrison COM
menced the wedding march from Lohengrin
and the bridal party entered and proceeded up
the aisle, the six usherS preceding as follows
James Blair, brother to the groom; Charles b.
Rogers, Sec'y of the School Board; Rev. Harry
Mitchell, of Sparrows Point Rozell Berry
man, Baltimore; w. Clinton Marshall, Sweet
Air, and VIM. McGahan. Next came the two
bridesmaids, Miss Fannie Price, attired in a
becoming dress of cloth and surah, in two
shades of delicate green; and Miss Blanche
ReindOllar, attired in a dress of old rose, and
finally leaning upon the arm of her brother, ].
Il. Price, of New Windsor, came the bride, in
a toilet of blue Henrietta cloth and duchess
silk, with hat and gloves to match. She car
ried a large bunch OF Marchael Mel roses. AT
the chancel they were met by the groom and
his best man, Mr.. Alexander Blair. After the
ceremony, amid profuse congratulations, the
happy couple departed on the noon train for an
extended tour North. The presents were rich
and numerous. Among the guests were the
grandmother of the bride, aged 81 years, who
drove twenty-five miles in order to be present.
Besides the immediate relatives of the bride
and groom there were present Mr.. |. 7. Arthur.
of Havre-de- Grace Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Bell and
daughter of Pikesvile; DR.. and Mrs. Albert
Price, of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Blair,
j. Richey Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Blair, DIR. and Mrs. John w. Green, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. V. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Conk-
ling, S. N. Rankin, Miss Victoria Rankin,
Joseph Cathell and the Misses Cathell, Miss
Sallie Green, Mr.. Harry Baldwin, Mr. Richard
Marshall and many Others HOWARD.
Morrison, 18th District.-The Gunpowder
literary society of this place has been reorgan-
lied, with the following officers: President,
Charles Chisholm, Sr.; secretary, Miss Birdie
Martin treasurer Miss Sallie Nichols; chap
lain, Columbus Bennett. The question discus
sed at the last meeting was, Resolved, that the
railroad is more benefit to man than the tele-
graph" Administrators. VIM. Swayne
and George Morris; negative-Mr. Chas CHS
holm, Sr. The judges decided in favor of the
negative-the weaker side in number proving
the stronger in argument. The society meets
every Wednesday evening in the basement of
the M. E. Church, at 7.30 O. clock.
The wife of Mr.. Henry Smith, who had been
i'll with pneumonia about week, died on the
10Th inst. Her funeral took place on the 10Th
at st. Johns p. E. Church. Kingsville, Rev.
Mr.. Larmour, rector of the church, officiating.
The deceased leaves husband and five children.
Mr. Smith formerly lived here but is now a
resident of Bradshaw.
Mr.. John Chenowith, of Putty Hill, who had
the contract for saving chair legs for Rev. Geo.
Morrison, has completed the job and removed
his saw-mill. Another large saw mill has taken
the place of Mr.. Chenowith's and will get out
lumber and car stuff for Mr.. Morrison, who is
an active and energetic business man.
A rousing serenade was rendered Mr.. Lewis
VinSkeV near GunpOWder Station b. & O.
Railroad, on Monday night. The party made
terrible racket and finally succeeded in bring
ing out the occupants of the house, who invited
them in and sumptuously entertained them.
Mrs. Charles Overlook, of this place, whose
mind has been affected for many years, died
suddenly of pneumonia on the 18th inst. The
funeral took place on the 10th and the remains
were inferred in Baltimore Cemetery. Rev.
Thomas Nichols conducted the services. Her
husband and two children survive her and they
have the warmest sympathles ofthe entire COM
munity.
The Rev. w. C. Brian, Junior preacher of
Great Falls Circuit will preach his farewell SER
mon at Forges Church on Sunday next at
o'clock p NJ.
Mrs Elizabeth Pyle died on NJ Monday last from
heart disease and pneumonia. She was the
wife of Mr.. p. p Pyle, proprietor of the hotel
at Forges, and had suffered with heart trouble
for a long time.
Mr.. Thomas Weaver, of Howard county, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Margaret Tlghman, OF
this place
There is great deal of sickness in this COM
munity, pneumonia being very prevalent, and
DR.. E. W. Altvater, the popular physician, is
kept busy night and day.
The late heavy rain, which was followed by
a freeze, has made the roads aWfully bad and
has placed an embargo upon travelling.
SAPoLIo.