The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-11-15

Carney, 18th District.-Mr. Warren Shank
lin, who lost his wife ON the Sd inst, has had
three deaths in his family within three months.
Much sympathy is expressed for him IN the
community.
Mr.. Owen Donovan of Cub HILL old Hartford
road, who has been sick for long time, is now
in critical condition.
Mr.. Robert Law, of this place, has removed
his family to Upper Cross Roads, Hartford
county.
Mr.. Ernest Fuller and family have removed
from Greenwood to Garrett Park, Montgomery
county, Md.
Mr.. Henry Billingsley, who has been occupy
ing the farm of DIR. Cherbonnier, has rented
the property of Mr.. Henry Refer, at the copper
factory.
A daughter of Mr.. John L. James, of Cub
Hill, who has been sick with typhoid fever, is
somewhat improved.
Mr.. Charles H. Amoss, who has been in fail
ing health for several years, is slightly I'M
proved He has been removed to the city for
Dr. III. T. Harrison. of Cub Hill, is improving
his property by erecting an addition to his resi-
dence.
Miss Mary Bayne, of Baynesville, who has
been visiting friends at Perry Hall, has returned
to her home.
The Parkyille Cornet Band serenaded Mr..
Frederick Miller, at his home, near Hiss
Church, a few evenings ago. Having heard IN
advance of their coming he prepared himself
and gave them plenty OF good things Pr3i.
members are becoming quite proficient under
his direction. .,, ~
The fine new residence of Mr.. William s.
Cowley has been completed. 1t is credit to
the neighborhood as well as to the builders,
MesSrS. Sack d Son. Mr.. CoWley Will occupy
it in few weeks.
Mr.. George Fuller and mother, of Baynes-
willie. made a narrow escape from serious injury
few nights ago, while returning IN buggy
from HISS Church. Their vehicle came in
upsetting it and throwing both of them out.
Mrs. Fuller was considerably bruised about the
head but her son escaped. The buggy was
somewhat damaged. On Sunday night last
Mr. Edward Rutter, of Towsontown, and Miss
Mamie Parks, while driving in buggy, ran
into the same stump and were upset. So far as
is known they were not hurt. Isn't 1t ABOUT
time to remove such dangerous obstruction
from the road?
The protracted meeting which has been in
progress at HISS Church for two weeks. has
been successful. Eighteen persons have al
ready professed conversion. Thus far this fall
there have been forty-two conversions on Great
Falls Circuit. Revs. JOS z. Wilson and VIM.
II. Dell are the pastors. JUMBO
Long Green, 18th District.-Mrs. Elizabeth
c. Gantner died November 9Th, at her late resi-
dence, near Sweet Air, in the 80th year of her
age. The funeral took place from the German
Lutheran Church at P. NJ, Saturday, Novem-
Der 8th Mr.. John E. Slade funeral director
Mr.. John V. Wilson came very near losing a
valuable mare from collie one day last week.
BY the timely use of proper remedies she re-
covered.
The ladies' aid society of Wilson NJ. E. Church
will hold an oyster supper in the shops OF
Messrs. John E. Slade & Bro, on the evenings
of Wednesday and Thursday; November 18TH
ice-cream, &C., so that all who favor them with
call will be amply provided for. The pro-
ceeds will be for the benefit of the church.
The musical testimonial to Miss Nelly R..
Chenworth, to be held at No. school house
on Thursday night, November 9th, promises
to be an enjoyable affair. The singing school
is holding two rehearsals each week, making
every preparation to give every one the full
value of their money.
Mr.. Edgar S. Smith, wife and child, who had
been visiting his grandfather, Mr.: George Nor
gan, of Dulanys Valley, started for Buckhan-
non, w. Va, on the Shenandoah Valley r..
r., where he expects to act as station agent for
the company.
Last Sunday night three young men saw a
buggy standing not far from this place. Sup
posing it to belong to young man m who W was IS
by hauling it behind straw stack. They then
hid themselves in the neighborhood to watch
and witness the establishment OF the young
man when he missed the buggy. They waited
and waited until near o'clock in the morning
for their victim to put in an appearance when
they gave up in despair and went to their re-
spective homes, sad but wiser young men.
1t appeared that the buggy belonged to rela-
tive who was visiting at the same house. and
who didn't intend to return home until the
next day. The intended victim had started to
quietly sleeping for several hours while these
gentlemen were expecting something to turn
up. One of them thought the joke was too
good to keep and gave himself and companions
away. CLAY.
Mt. Winans 18th District.-Rey. ID. G.
Loop, of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
having discontinued holding services in the
chanel at this place, Rev. Mr.. Dressell, of the
English Lutheran Church, now holds service
every sunday at 2 P. NJ, alternating between
English and German. Next Sunday the con-
gregation and Sunday school will be regularly
organized.
When Congressman snubs his constituents
he may expect retaliating snub at the ballot
box. Old Davy Crockett said when your gun
misses fire pick your flint and try it again. So
look sharp, old rooster; We are all here.
Mr.. Lyman. agent here for Miss Culver, has
moved into the house formerly occupied by
Mr.. C. w. Hull. He has improved the place
wonderfully and it now presents very invi-
ting appearance.
On Monday evening Mr.. Jacob Arnolds Sun
day school class gave him complete surprise
by presenting him with a beautiful Eastlake
rocking chair. Miss Mamie Keitfer made the
presentation, after which several hours were
delightfully."- spent in feasting and singing. The
occasion was the thirty-third anniversary of
Mr.. Arnolds marriage and also his wifes
birthday.
There has been considerable malignant sore
throat among the children of this community
and several deaths have occurred.
On Monday last Mr.. Charles Galloway and
Miss Maggie Leritz were united in marriage by
Rev. Mr.. Albert. They left at once for Florida
and intermediate points and upon their return
will reside in the city.
A fakir took in some of our citizens on Mon
day night by pretending to give away jewelry.
His lights suddenly went out and he and his
pigeons flew away, leaving only brass chains
in the hands of those who allowed him to hold
their dollars. ANON.
Eklo, 9th District.-Mr. Jacob Walker is
suffering with dropsy. He is attended by DIR.
Stick.
Among the deaths in October was that of
Mrs. Polly Bareham, aged 70 years, widow OF
the late Joshua Bareham.
Chronic Group and sore-tbroat are prevailing
among the children and have proved fatal in
several instances.
Mr.. Armacost's school at Ruhl's will be in
creased next quarter by the boys who work
during simmer on the farm.
Potato dealers have been handling large
lot of the "Murphies'' at prices ranging from
| so to 60 cents bushel.
There have been number of weddings up
here lately. Rings and presents are not much
used on these occasions. (Charge it to McKin-
| ley, of course.)
| Not ripple has been heard since the Demo
Gratis crossed the Rubicon and burned the
bridges behind them," while the Prohibition
| party gained votes. At the last election only
2 votes were cast and they came from the Dem
ocrat side at that.
Corn-husking is nearly finished the sauer-
kraut stands well filled and the "spec'' is being
fattened. while the turkeys are roosting higher
as the National holiday draws nigh. Beans
are scarce and high and bean soup will be q
| rare dish.
Farmers are rounding up their fall work,
preparatory to going into winter quarters
| Their retreat will be dry one for there is not
barrel-no, not a jug of apple juice for miles
around. This will make church stewards
work uphill business, fol glass of cider is Q
wonderful lever to open the pocket-books Of
the impenitent.
Rockdale paper mill, which has been under
| going repairs for some time, will soon start VI
again with largely increased capacity. o.
Rossville, 18th District.-Mr. David A
Kenney has removed to the Hickory Point