The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-11-29

Fork, 18th District.-On Monday morning,
24th inst, this community was shocked at the
suicide of Alexander Wisnom, a constable of
this district. He had been boarding with Mr..
1 Frank B. Boarman, but slept in the house re-
I Gently vacated by Mr.. Boarman. His body
was found by Mr.. Grafton Grover and was still
warm. The pistol that had done the deadly
work was found near the body. pr. J. +. ID.
Gorsuch made an examination of the body and
! found the bullet had penetrated near the heart
causing no doubt, instant death, as no struggle
seemed to have taken place. Alexander Glib
| son, justice of the peace, summoned a jury OF
| inquest, composed of the following gentlemen:
| G. w. Yellott G. A. Benson, Christian Mast,
John Arthur, Harry Gorsuch, George Baugh-
man. Edward Temple, William Flowers, j. w.
| Clayton, Howard Grosscup, +. G. Carman and
| Thomas McDermott. The verdict was deliber-
ate suicide. Mr. Wisnom's remains were re-
moved to his wife's residence The funeral
| services were held on Wednesday, 26th, in
| Shirley Hall. Interment in Fork Cemetery.
| Mr.. John Arthur was the undertaken. Mr..
| Wisnom leaves large family composed of five
! daughters and two sons.
| The personal effects of Mrs. Sarah Carly were
| disposed of at public sale on the 10Th. Every
thing brought fair prices. The farm was with
drawn. owing to its not bringing its supposed
value Mrs. Carly will shortly remove to Aber-
deem, where her mother, Mrs. Baker, at present
resides and will spend the winter with her.
MT. L. HAIRY GOTSucn luCcHuS IlldhlllS ali I'LL
proyement to his property by having the board
fence along the line bordering on the Joppa
road removed and replacing it with full
grown hedge fence. This is decidedly better
than having to wait several years forit to grow.
l learn that the syndicate that purchased
Loreley Park has not yet gotten a deed to the
property. 1t is rather unsafe business to be in
vesting so heavily and not be secured. The
company is still bargaining for more farms.
A horse called "Blue Beard" raised by the
late Elijah Clayton said to have been colt
when Harry Gilmor made his raid through
this district during the war, died recently. He
had passed into the hands of Mr.. John Law
renee and was supposed to be % or 80 years old.
The vote on the question of sending women
delegates to the General Conference was carried
on Long Green Circuit by SO majority and this
without the pastor using his influence, pro or
con. wonder what the Rev; John Lend-a-
hand will say to this? Or what certain Pre-
siding Elder, who has opposed it all the time,
will say. He says che likes women in the
right place. One of the sisterin says ''that
must be in the kitchen, washing dishes"
Mr.. John S. Baldwin met with severe loss
in the death of his wife, Rachel S. Baldwin.
Her funeral took place at Chestnut Grove
Presbyterian Church, Thanksgiving day Rev.
o. c. Marriott oficiated. The attendance was
very large. The pall-bearers were DR.. Charles
A. Baldwin. Of Smithsburg, Washington coun-
ty; Slas E. Baldwin, Harry Baldwin, John
Baldwin and Thomas Baldwin, sons of the de-
ceased, and her nephew, DR.. J. A. Robb, Jr.,
of Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Baldwin was sis
ter of Mrs. Raine, of Baltimore, wife of Col
Fred. Raine, formerly U. S. Consul at Berlin:
Mr.. W. o. B. Wright has been confined to
bed with quinsy for some time.
Mr.. Chas. RusselPs house, neat new cot
tage at Glenarm-was destroyed by fire last
Sunday afternoon A small portion of the
contents were saved. Insurance on the house
5000; on contents 5000. INcoG.
Long Green, 18th District.-Mrs. Reaner's
daughter, who was run over by farm wagon
two weeks ago, is improving.
Miss Jennie Meyers, who has been sick for
several weeks, has recovered sufficiently to
move about the house.
Miss Allie Fornwalt, of Baltimore, has been
visiting at her fathers Mr.. Peter Fornwalt.
Mr.. Romanus Shertzer. who was formerly
employed in Pennsylvania, more recently at
Steelton, was on visit to his parents Mr. and
Mrs. John ShertZer.
The oyster supper held at the shops of Messrs
j. Z. Slade & Bro. on the 10th and Goth of No
vember under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society of Wilson NJ. Z. Church, was success
Between fifty and sixty dollars were the net
proceeds. The shops were curtained and trim
med with flowers, making quite neat and at
tractive appearance. oysters, 1ce-cream, &c,
were served in abundance.
The society met Tuesday night, Nov. 25th,
and after transacting business adjourned to
meet December Sth, at the residence of Mr..
James Meyers. in Dulany's Valley.
Mr. Daniel Fielding has moved on the place
formerly occupied by Mr.. Peter Fornwalt.
Last Wednesday night week, Bethany Lodge
No. o. /. O. o. F. gave supper at the hail.
Glenarm;; to Triumph Lodge, !. O. o. F., OF
Belair. There were sixteen visitors present
Everything passed off pleasantly:
While the oyster supper was being held at
Slade Bros shops young lady lost an ear
drop. Any one finding it will confer favor
by leaving it at Long Green postOffice.
Mrs. Rachael Baldwin, wife of Mr.. John S.
Baldwin, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 25th.
Her funeral took place from Chestnut Grove
Church, Thursday morning, Nov. 9th. Mr.
J. E. Shade was funeral director. CLAY.
Warren, 9th District-A change in the
management of the factory here is held in
allegiance. A gentleman from Massachusetts,
has been here to learn particulars respecting its
operations, force employed, &c. Mr. Walter
Brown, the present incumbent, who has
been acting as manager for several years, will
retire upon the appointment of his successor
At meeting of the employees held at Prohibi-
tor Hall, on the evening of the 21st inst, Mr.
Brown was presented with handsome lap-robe
DIR. Geo. A. Thompson made the presentation
address, which was respondedto by Mr.. Brown,
thanking the donors for their gift so unexpect-
edly bestowed
DR.. VIM. S. Thompson, who for fifty-four
years has been in active service, has at length
retired. His health has become much impair
ed, entirely incapacitating him for further work
in his profession. His son, George A, is his
successor and already has an extensive practice.
The net proceeds of the oyster supper recently
held at the hall, amounting to ninety-tive dol
lars, will be expended in the purchase of new
seats for Warren Church. many of the present
ores having become useless.
Contrasting being about finished some
farmers are engaged in breaking ground for
spring crops. Wheat and rye are looking WELL
having had good season to push them for
ward.
The vote cast in the NJ. E. Church here on
the admission of women to the General Con-
ference resulted in seven for and ten against
Rev. Edward Hayes preached here on the
23d inst, at 3 P. NJ, and Rev. A. d. Dick at
night, to fair congregations. U.
Hereford, 9TH District-Mr. Edgar W.
Rowe has sold at private sale his beautiful lit
tie farm at this place, to Mr.. ]. Alfred Sparks.
of Evna. Mr.. Rowe after disposing of his
personal effects, will move to the city, where
he will engage in business.
The patrons of the public school at Evna,
expect to hold an oyster supper on the evenings
of December the 11th 18th and 18th, to raise
funds for bell and window shades for the
new school building. Mr.. ]. w. Armacost is
the chairman of the committee of arrange
ments.
Mr.. G. Albert Mays is making some i'm
provements to one of his tenant houses. Mr..
w. F. Stiffier is doing the carpenter work.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schultz, of Hampstead,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P.
Kelley on Saturday and Sunday last.
The protracted meeting, which has been in
progress in the Baptist Church for several eve
nings, is being well attended and good conduct
prevails The much beloved pastor, Rev. w.
J. Nicoll, is delivering practicable, intelligent
sermons each evening.
Mrs. Ann Mary Miller, near Wiseburg, is
having substantial stone wall put up around
| her barnyard Mr.. B. Howard Mays, of this
| place, is doing the masonry.
The squeal of swine denotes good living in
| this place.
Your correspondent knows of some people
who are having opossum feasts about once
week. No wonder they look so well. PATRON.
Sunnybrook, 10th District.-A successful
entertainment was held at Fairview Church on
| Thanksgiving night.
The snow squall of Thursday Goth inst, re-
minded us that winter is near at hand and
those farmers who are backward with their
work are now pushing things before the rough
weather sets in. The snow also warned the
boys to get their sleighs in order. 1t will take
some time to get the rust off the runners, there
having been no chance to do it last winter