The Baltimore County union., 1889-02-23
Fork 18th Distr,ct-Tbe fourth quarterly

Fork, 18th District.-The fourth quarterly
conference for Long Green circuit was held at
the parsonage on Saturday afternoon last.
Rev. w. +. Speake P. E., was present Very
few ofthe official board attended, as the weather
was too inclement The usual business Incl
dent to the closing of the conference year was
transacted. Rev. Mr.. Speake preached an ef-
fective sermon Sabbath morning at Fork from
the words Lowest thou me-" He also preach
ed at Wilson's in the afternoon. Owing to the
bad condition of the roads, there was a poor
attendance at both of these churches. The city
people have the advantage in this respect, for
with gum coats, gum shoes, umbrellas and
street cars they can always attend public wor-
ship, lectures, concerts, &c, without discom-
fort.
l learn that Mr.. John X. Cowen has pur-
chased all the land belonging to the heirs of the
late DIR. ID. S. Cuttings, lying contiguous to
Notch Cliff, NJ. G. Rrailroad Also the farm of
Mr. Richard France on which he resides. Not
wlthstanding the difficulties our little railroad
has had to encounter in the past, its prospects
are Frightening, and the land near it seems to
be in demand. All through this section farms
are changing hands. Farmers, as class, don't
seem to be making much money, yet tthey are
doing better in this State than in Pennsylvania
as recently have seen where many fine farms
in that State have been sold by the Sheriff.
Mr.. John Reckord, on the 10Th, had a sale at
the Zimmerman farm, in Hartford county, of
stock, farming utensils and furniture. Some
others less than their value.
Mrs. o. G. Marriott has recovered her eye
glasses lost during the Christmas holidays. The
person finding them was enabled to restore
them to their owner through the notice of their
loss in THE UNION.
Mr. Steuart Famous has rented from the
widow, the farm owned by the late William
Dampman, her son, Jones Dampman, being
about to remove to the city.
Mr.. Edward A. Gorsuch. who recently en-
tered quite extensively into the milk and pro-
duce business in Balto, has sold out his interest
to his partner. He intends selling his personal
property at this place and will rent his farm.
Cards have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Beale
Burton for the marriage, Wednesday, 9th, OF
their daughter Annie to Mr.. Chas. Gorsuch.
The marriage Will take place at the bride s resi-
dence, at q P. NJ.
A son of Mr. Clifton I. Burton was married
on the 14th, to Miss George Dawson at the NJ.
L. parsonage by Rev. o. G. Marriott.
Cards have also been issued by Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Lindsay for the marriage OF their
daughter Mary, to Mr.. James Kelley. to take
place at st. Stephens Church. Upper Falls, ON
Thursday afternoon, 2Sth, at $50 O'clock.
l see in the Prohibition AdUocate that Con-
gressmen J. D. Taylor, of Ohio, has introduced
a resolution in the House of Representatives,
prohibiting the use of wine or liquor at the
coming inaugural ball. | think it good
thing and hope it may pass.
Mr. Wilbur Gorsuch and his sister, Miss
Emma were visiting their brother, DIR. J. f.
H. Gorsuch the past week.
A disease called German measles, very like
chicken-pox, has made its appearance in this
neighborhood. 1t is mild in its nature
In the Fork Building Association, tits true,
Are some good looking gents and falr ladies' TOO.
A few evenings since, in our own Shirley Hall,
They had big supper provided for all
Who wanted the worth of the money they spent,
AS they freely INDUCED to their hearts content
In turkey and chicken, oysters stewed, fried and
raw,
With coffee and bread, butter, pickles and slaw.
Besides to each gent free cigars were handed
Yet for all only fifty cents was demanded.
The object of this was-so we have been told,
To create an interest that shares might be sold,
And take in new members who'd work with
will.
To increase the stock and the treasury fill,
A financial statement was made from their book,
By MeSsrS TOwnley r. Wolf and w. ii. HOOK.
All wanted a speech, when a Doctor arose,
Who usually makes all his speeches In prose,
When 10 from his lips came forth rhyme after
rhyme
OF his own composing. which was ever so fine.
He made several hits, but all may depend
Twas done in good humor and not to offend.
The company laughed and enjoyed what he said,
And thought for their money they'd been well
repaid.
All present pronounced the affair a success
i was not there myself, 1 am free to confess.
INCOG.