The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1889-07-20


Horatio Burton, an aged resident of this dis
trict took place at Waugh Chapel ON Sunday
morning last Rev. o. G. Marriott officiated
and delivered an effective discourse from these
words whatsoever thy hand findeth to do
do it with thy might, for there is no work, MOI
device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the
grave whittier thou goest." A large concourse
of relatives and friends were present to pay the
last tribute of respect to his memory. Notice
able amongst the throng was the large number
of aged citizens, lifelong residents of this dis
trict The thought came to my mind, they too
must soon pass away. Death has been busy
in this vicinity lately, Mr.. Burton's being
the third within week. 1t behooves all to be
ready.
Children's Day services were held at Union
| Chapel on Sunday afternoon last. The exer-
cises were of an interesting character, but the
intense heat, coupled with the crowded condl-
ton of the church, caused considerable discom-
fort and fans were necessity,
loss to many of the farmers in spelling hay that
was in the swath. Many supposing the rains
were over ventured to cut down considerable.
The heavy rains of Saturday and hot suns fol-
! lowed by rain again Monday made it almost
unfit for storing ] hear of great damage by
floods in parts of the county lying contiguous
to the Gunpowder, of corn-fields being deluged,
oats and corn leveled to the ground bridges on
several pixies leading to the city being wash
ed away. Several of the residents of this neigh
borhood experienced considerable dlfhculty IN
reaching their homes from Baltimore ana
| Towsontown.
On last Saturday evening dance was given
by the Franklinville Band in Rumsey' woods.
The services of an officer from Towsontown,
named Bosley, had been procured to preserve
order He got into difficulty and shot man
named Ely the ball entering his forehead. DIR:
Altvater was called ON to render professional
services and extracted the ball. Those present
were very much incensed against the officer and
threats were made which caused him to beat
hasty retreat. He did not tarry for his pay
but was glad to get away with his life. Instead
of affording protection to those by whom he
had been engaged he violated the law and
caused considerable trouble and no doubt
frightened all present.
The Prohibition camp commences on the
25th at Glyndon W. M. Railroad. advise
all temperance people of weak faith to attened
am satisfied they could not hear the soul-stir-
ring speeches of the eloquent speakers who are
to be present without being strengthened in
their temperance principles.
A camp-meeting is in progress in Hartford
county at this time. Another will commence
on Carsins run, July 25th 1t is pleasant
way to spend few days.
On Saturday last, while the storm was at its
height, Rev. Mr.. Larmour, of st. Johns Epis-
copal Church. had funeral to attend at Camp
Chapel. The rain poured in torrents. Hesuc-
ceeded in getting into the church, but the
friends had to remain in their carriages until
the storm subsidized. 1t is sad enough to con-
sign ones friends to the grave when the sun is
at meridian splendor, but much more so when
everything looks SO gloomy.
Mr.. Stewart Famous having been annoyed
the second time by chicken thieves making
raid on his poultry, has set trap to catch the
thief. He does not want to hurt anyone but
says he must protect himself The trap is
double-barrel shot gun so arranged that the
thief entering his fowl house will receive the
contents of both barrels. INcoG.
Perry Hall, 18th District.-About6 clock
on Saturday evening about twenty men were
congregated at the Perry Hall postoffice, wait
ing the arrival of the mail and the always well
come UNION, but it did not arrive and there
was much disappointment. The terrible rain
storm which visited this section on that day
caused flood which swept away all the bridges
on the Belair road except the one over the Gun
powder, placing an embargo upon travel. Any
one going from here to Baltimore is now
obliged to travel by way of the Joppa and
Hillen roads, the Hartford road bridge over Her
ring Run having also been swept away, stop
ping travel over that road.
A great many wagons started to market on
Saturday afternoon but all were obliged to re-
turn. The wagon of Mr.. A. r. Schroeder left
early in the day and later it was rumored here
thatthe team had been swept away by the flood
in Herring run. Mr.. Schroeder went to Cow
enton and telegraphed to Broadway Market
and learned that his son had arrived there safe
ly with the team. He was obliged to take
roundabout course to get home, where he did
not arrive until late Sunday morning.
Mr.. John Halbert also reached the city and
came home by way of Hillen and Joppa roads.
A few others did the same, and for this reason
we think the mail-carrier should have been
able to make the trip, but he did not do SO and
we were deprived of our papers until Monday
morning
The Jurusalem turnpike company held
special meeting on Monday to make arrange
ments to rebuild the wrecked bridges on their
road. Their loss is very heavy and it will be
some time before the road can be put in as
good condition as it was before the flood.
Mr.. Paul, who lived on the Belair road at
White Marsh run, was standing on the bridge
over the run when the flood capsiZed it, injuring
him so badly that he died on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Snyder, widow of the late Henry Sny-
Joseph's Cemetery on the 10th. The regular
organist of the church being absent on that
day, Prof. Vincent Sokel had been engaged to
take his place. the funeral being fixed for A.
NJ. The Professor was in good health the
night previous and was at Perry Hall postoffice
at 10 O'clock Theme morning he awOke his
wife early to prepare his breakfast so that he
could attend the funeral and when she went
back to the room to call him she found him
corpse. The deceased was native of Austria.
He had lived here for some years and was en-
gagged in giving lessons on the piano and organ.
distance of ten miles from his home. He lived
on the farm ofthe late Jonathan Snyder, which
was carried on by his sons.
This is the threshing season and the owners
of steam threshers are busy. There are two of
them in this neghborhood, one owned by Mr..
Simms and operated by Messrs Harpel & Slau-
ter, and the other owned and run by Mr.. E. II.
Roberts. They will both have all the work
they can do for some time to come. X.
Rossville, 18th District.-The Childrens
Day services that were held at Ebenezer and
Back River churches were largely attended
and were interesting. The decorations of the
churches, especially at Ebenezer, were thought
to be much more tasteful and better than on
any previous occasion. The collections for
educational purposes were good, exceeding
those of last year. The pastor, Rev. J. W.
Hedges, was present at both places and deliver
Inappropriate addresses. Similar services were
held at Orem's Church last Sunday and were
largely attended. The room was beautifully
trimmed and decorated with flowers and ever
green's the designs consisting of wreaths,
crosses, festooning &c. The flowers were very
choice and were furnished mostly by Mr. Rich
ard Vincent, Jr. Mr.. E. Kinsey Asher, form
er Superintendent of the school, was present
and conducted the services, which were of
very interesting character. Rev. Mr.. Lamar
delivered an address, at the close of which the
usual collection was taken up.
The flood of last Saturday was the heaviest
anu most damaging CnaC mas occurred Ill the
recollection ofthe Oldest persons in this section.
Two bridges were moved some distance from
their foundations, namely, one at Moore's and
one at Koehler's run, on the Philadelphia road.
The covered bridge at Stemmer's Run ON the
Race road, had one of its abutements washed
away and large holes were washed in the road
near the bridge rendering travel impossible.
A bridge on the county road which passes
through the farm of Mr.. John Fitch was also
destroyed. Besides the injury done to bridges
and roads much damage was done to crops.
fences and other property. Mr.. J. S. Glenn,
who has charge of the Trump farms, estimates
his loss at about $500, and Mr.. ]. s. Hayes, re-
siding on the Stemmer's Run farm, lost about
acres of oats. Mr.. VIM. H .Reaver lost fine
horse and a woman who was driving on her
way to market at the time, came very near los
ing her life, only escaping by catching the limb
of a tree as the wagon and horse were carried
down by the force of the water. Much credit
is due to Mr.. Frederick Boulder, sub-super-
visor of the Philadelphia road, for his prompt
ness in having the bridges replaced and put in
order so that travel was resumed early on Sun
day morning. PRINcIPIo.
Mt. Carmel, 9Th District.-The young
people of this vicinity have fine meeting in
progress at Mt. Carmel M. Z. Church.
Farmers are now about through with their