The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13

Perry Hall, 18th District.-A few mornings
ago when Mr.. William Dunty, Jr., went to his
steam saw-mill he found that the sheet-iron
roof of the mill had been smashed as though it
had been bombarded by cannon. lnvestiga-
ton showed, however, that lot of bad boys
had caused the mischief by rolling large stones
down the hill on the roof These boys are
known and are likely to get themselves into
! trouble.
The oyster supper held by the ladies' mite
society of the Evangelical Church, at the resi-
| dence of Mr.. George Langkam, proved imam
| The protracted meeting held i'll the M. E.
| Church South, Rev. A. Weller pastor, has
closed after successful run of two weeks.
| Mr.. Jacob Robertson is about putting up
steam saw-mill on his property near the Gum
powder river.
A number of people in this neighborhood
are engaged in making evergreen garlands for
the holidays. These are sold in the city for
decorating churches, &C., and some of those
who sell them realize from $50 to 500.
Mr.. William HI. Knight. having announced
himself candidate for Sheriff, the people are
inquiring what the 18th district would do for a
constable in case he should be successful.
On Thursday, 4th inst. Perry Hall was cut
OH enLlreIy from the OutSlue WORTH DeCdilSc
postman did not see fit to turn out that day.
Uncle Sam should take a look into this little
matter as it is considerable of deprivation to
do without ones letters and papers for one day.
Mr.. Andrew Bowers, the well known carpen-
ter and builder of Perry Hall, was married at
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, to Miss Katie
Gerst, of Convention. The ceremony was per-
formed at st. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr..
Bernard Myers was best man, and Miss Lizzie
Bowers, bridesmaid. A reception was after
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mother At night the boys of the nighbor-
hood gavethe happy couple .he usual serenade.
A bold theft was committed in this town on
Saturday night last. Some one entered the
stable of Mr.. Joseph Kraft and carried off two
sets of wagon harness. Not content with this
the thief or thieves carried off from an adjoin-
ing lot several plows, harrow, cultivator and
shovel pillow. There is no clue to the perpetra-
tor.
the residence of his brother, Mr.. Henry Mohr.
Dr. E. W. Altvater is attending him. His
brother, Mr.. Charles Mohr is also lying sick
at the residence of his father. DR.. A. X. White
ford is his physician. X.
Rossville, 18th District.-Mrs. Laura Dea-
yer died recently in Baltimore, leaving an in
FAINT only few days old. She was formerly a
resident of this district and was daughter of
Mr.. David Meeks, of Patapsco Neck. Her re-
mains were taken to Anne Arundel county
and inferred in the family burying. ground.
The Sunday school at Rechabite Hall is still
in progress and on last Sunday there was
large attendance. 1t was decided to give an en-
tertainment about the middle of January next
The public school at this place is in pros
porous condition. Miss Ella German, of Tow
sontown, has been appointed assistant teacher
of the school. She boards with Mrs. Charles
Hall.
The contract for building the new school
house here has been given to the Messrs. Hack
Bros.
According to previous announcement the
Franklin debating society was reorganlzed on
the 18th ultimo and Mr.. c. 7. Shaffer was
elected president; Mr.. ]. J. Gross, vicepresi-
dent Mr.. Carville Mace, secretary; Mr.. John
Dodson, corresponding secretary; Mr.. Joseph
H. Volz, treasurer, and Mr.. G. Ross Mace,
critic.
Rev. J. H. S. Clarke, who had been absent
from his home for over two weeks. visiting
relations and friends in Philadelphia, New
York and Brooklyn, returned last Saturday
much pleased with what he saw in those cities.
Among the many places of public note which
he visited are the Mission Sabbath school OF
Bethany Church, South Philadelphia, whichis
under the supervision of Postmaster General
Wanamaker; also the tomb of General Grant
in Riverside Park, New York; the Book Con
Germ of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the
Brooklyn Bridge and the Methodist Hospital,
the latter located in Brooklyn. Principle.
Fairview, 4th District-Mr. Joshua n.
Gill is enjoying his bachelorhood and the con-
slant ringing of his anvil furnishes music to
that portion of the village.
Mr.. d. o. Brunei, painter, has been on the
sick list for months. He was soldier of the
late war and is of that class who should re-
ceive recognition from the Pension Bureau.
The cellar wall on which stood the noted few
store that was destroyed by fire about one year
ings burned at that time none have been rebuilt
except that of Mr.. Kinsey Myers, who has
erected handsome dwelling.
Mr.. Charles Rote, practical carpenter and
foreman in housefnishing, is at home on the
sick list
Preparatory to going into winter quarters the
farmers are busily engaged slaughtering their
hogs.
The merry sleigh-bells were heard jingling
on our streets on Tuesday, 9th inst.
Thomas E. Gill, proprietor of the Fairview
House. has recently returned from the city
with supply of good things for the accommo-
dation of his customers. Mine host and hostess
are always ready to make the traveller COM
Portable and happy.
We can truthfully say, in describing this
little village that there is no healthier site for
atown on the line of the B. & H. Division of the
w. NJ. r. r. Surrounded with practical and
well-to-do farmers, who make this their gen.
eral shipping point it is indeed lively town.
Yet there is in this as well as in some other
villages, lack or in other words. a want which
depends on the public money, and that impor-
tant convenienceisa school house. Thefriends
of education and all those who are interested
should come forward and urge this matter upon
the proper authorities. U. TELL.
Hereford, 18th District.-At regular meet
of Hereford Lodge. No. 80. l. o. o. F., held on
Saturday night last: the following officers were
elected for the ensuing terms of six and twelve
months: Noble Grand, Jarrett N. Turnbaugh;
Vice Grand, J. Best. Miller Recording Secre-
tary, John +. Diven Permanent Secretary,
John w. Hicks; Treasurer J. Thomas Diven;
Marshal Jacob Turnbbaugh; Chaplain, John
w. Bailey Trustees, Amos Shultz Robert HI.
Mays and ]. W. Bailey Orphan Committee,
J. T. Diven, Geo. f. Johnson, A. Alonza
Sparks, William Parker and Vim. +. Price;
Representatives. to Grand Lodge, John E. Diven.
A stable on the property of Mr.. Charles
Leight, on the road leading from this place to
White Hall, was destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day. Mr.. John Gatchell, who rents the place,
lost all his hay fodder, corn and eight or ten
bushels of buckwheat, besides a lot of harness,
farming utensils, &c. 1t was caused by some
the building.
Mr.. G. Albert Mays lost fine young horse
one day last week, from lock-jaw
The Sunday school of the M. E. Church will
give musical and literary entertainment in
the church, on Christmas night, commencing
at o'clock.
The pupils of the public school here are
practicing programme which will be given
in the public school house on the evening of
December oath. Mr.. S. p. Matthews, princi-
pal; Miss Ina Kerschner, assistant.
Some of our young men propose to hold
dog show soon. PATRON.
Morrison, 18th District.-Mr. William
Cardwell whose illness was mentioned in The
UNION last week, died on Thursday morning.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon
and was attended by a large concourse of sor-
rowing relatives and friends. Rev. o. c. Mar
riott conducted the services and preached a
most feeling sermon. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. William Piper, Harry Norwood,
Merryman Currie, Harry S. Nichols, Laban
Wells and Thos. J. Wells, Jr. The interment
was at Salem M. E. Church. Mr.. Fred. Schultz
was the undertaken. Mr.. Cardwell was about
20 years of age and very popular young man.
He was converted about year ago and ever
since had been faithful member of the NJ. E.
Church.
Mr.. John Neuhauser, of Long Green, who
had the contract for saving wild cherry lum-
Der for Mr.. Edward A. Day, has finished the