The Baltimore County union., 1889-02-23

White Ground, I'd District.-The last
meeting of the White Ground literary society
was one of unusual interest. The programme
consisted of vocal music, readings and reclta-
tions The question for discussion was (Which
are the most pleasing to the eye, the works of
Art or the works of Nature"' Mr.. Charles r.
Foreman sustained the affirmative and Messrs
Fark Marriott and Messrs. A. w. Frizzell the
negative. The judges decided that the strongest
argument was produced by the former. A
committee has been appointed to get up an en-
tertainment, the proceeds of which are to be de-
voted to a charitable object.
A meeting of citizens was held at literary
hall on the evening of the 18th inst to con-
slider the adyisabllity OF forming building as
sociation. Mr.. John Upton presided, and Mr.
G.. Frank Emmart was secretary pro tenn. After
a general interchange of views it was decided
to form an association and seventy-two shares
of stock were at once subscribed for. Another
meeting will be held on Wednesday night OF
be effected and steps taken to obtain charter.
The shares are in demand already and the
number will be largely increased.
A few evenings ago two well known citizens
engaged in alteration over trifllng financial
matter and one of them had his shoulder dis
located.
Thursday, 14th inst, seems to have been an
unusually unlucky day in this vicinity. Early
in the morning Mr.. Frank Upton was riding a
horse across a rough field when the animal
stumbled and threw him over his head con-
siderable distance and then fell on top of him.
injuring him painfully. Later in the day Mr..
Joseph Widerman, an old resident, was stricken
with paralysis and his condition has not since
improved. On the same day, while tearing
down an old barn on the farm of Mr.. David
Kalb preparatory to building new one, Mr..
Charles r. Foreman had the misfortune to fall
considerable distance, striking his head against
the foundation, cutting it severely. Mr. Levi
Widerman was working with him at the time,
but had his attention attracted in another dl-
rection and did not see the accident. Going
around the barn a few minutes afterwards he
found Mr.. Foreman lying on the ground ap-
parently dead. He called for assistance and
Mr. Foreman was carried into the barn, where
he revived after restoratives had been applied
Miss Edith Zimmerman, daughter OF Squire
Zimmerman, whose illness was reported sew
eral weeks ago. has improved somewhat but
she is not yet out of danger
On Thursday evening, 14th inst, the young
folks of this neighborhood to the number OF
about forty, went on surprise visit to the resi-
dence of Mr.. George Sauter, at Franklintown.
They went in four-horse wagon, the horses
we'll strung with sleigh-bells, and made things
lively along the road. They spent very
pleasant evening in dancing and other amuse-
ments and the 'small hours" were well ad-
vanced before their return. UNo.
Hereford, 7th District.-The nuptials of
Mr. George Roache and Miss Lille Bull were
solemnized in the NJ E. Church here on Thurs
day evening, 14th inst, Rev. Solomon German,
of Bently Springs, officiating in the presence of
large gathering of relatives and friends. The
ushers were Messrs John b. Kelley, John
Ensor Howard Miller and Robert Benson.
Mrs. Scott p Matthews rendered the wedding
march. Mr.. and Mrs. ROache were rendered a
reception by the parents of the bride at their
residence.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather of
Saturday last, the band of this place had fair
attendance at their oyster supper and realized a
snug little profit from the proceeds. Prof.
Edwin d. Moores, the musical instructor, was
present and favored those present with some
fine selections on the violin and organ. The
band also furnished some good music. 1t was
quite an enjoyable occasion.
There is movement towards organizing an
orchestra here. We have plenty of good ma
terial in this line.
am glad to say that an abundance of good
ice was secured by the recent cold snaps
Resolved, That high license is failure as
temperance measure" will be the question for
debate by the Everett literary society ON Fri
day evening, March 1st, which promises to be
quite interesting as each side has some able de-
baters, as follows Affirmative-Scott p Mat
thews John G. Donaldson, Andrew Ensor,
! John T. Diven and Robert Benson negative
VIM. H. Hendrix, Daniel NJ. Ryan, F. P.
Kelly, Nelson Frederick and G. Albert Mays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank 2. Kelley, who have
been visiting relatives and friends near Hamp-
stead, Carroll county, have returned home.
Misses Lena and Julia Burgee, of Washing
ton, d. c., who have been visiting their aunt,
| Mrs. Amos ShultZ, have returned to their home.
Miss Anne Craver, of Baltimore, is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Diven.
Quite a number of gentlemen of this place
and vicinity are making arrangements to attend
the Inauguration.
Boys keep your dogs in or they may become
victims of "pill."
Dog and cat fighting is the latest amusement,
with heavy betting The stakes, however, are
never put up. PATRON.
Warren, 9th District.-Mr. VIM. Johnson,
| who has for three years past leased the store
stand of Mr.. Mecaslin, at Franklinville, has
sold his stock and fixtures and will remove to
the property lately purchased by him from Mr..
| +. G. Nelson.
The oyster supper and fair held on the 18th
and 10th by the temperance organizations OF
this place, proved decided success $50 being
realized as the clear profit.
Mr. George Keys, Sr., who has been very i'll
with inhammatory rheumatism for some time,
is slowly improving.
The Glnpowder literary and debating society
met on the evening of the 18th and wrestled
with the Resolved, that the intellect
of man is superior to that of woman" Affir-
native w. n. Brown and RS S.Smth; negative,
DIR. Edward Benson and S. r. Rollins. The
discussion was very interesting, both sides pre-
senting strong arguments. judges--M essrs.
| John H. Jones, John A. Kidd and JAS Smith
decided in favor of the affirmative side. There
was a large number of ladies in the audience
and many of them were not pleased at the de
cision of the judges. ii.