The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-08-04

Julia Miller, daughter of ex-Sheriff Silas V
Miller, of Mt. Carmel, Baltimore county, have
been the guests of Miss Clara Hutchins, of this
with Miss Hutchinss at Dickinson Seminary,
Williamsport, Pa Mr.. David Thomas, of
Darlington, Hartford county, has also been a
guest Of the Hutchins family.
Henry Butler, simple minded colored indi-
vidual, took it into his head few Sundays
ago to have shave, but not having razor of
his own. entered the room of ]. S. Reinhart,
of My Lady's Manor and appropriated his
razor and made off with it. The razor was re-
covered and so was Henry. He confessed to
having stolen it and he is now rusticating in
the hosiery of Sheriff Todd, at Towson.
James Henry Dorsey, most wretchedly di-
lapidated old colored man, hailing from
Anne Rannell'' county, was brought before
the magistrate here couple of weeks ago
upon the charge of being demented and dis
orderly. He says that he is Bible reader and
came here to convert the heather of Baltimore
county. He says he is commissioned by the
Lord to do so. Although the thermometer
stood at about 95 in the shade, he still wore his
winter clothing and also heavy old overcoat
and carried very greasy-looking Testament,
from which he would humble at times quite
unintelligible. He caused considerable I'M
easiness to some of the people of the Manor,
particularly the ladies. He went to colored
woman's house in his rambles and she had
just packed large basket with freshly washed
and fine appearal belonging to some of the
summer visitors in the neighborhood. He
wanted to rest himself and in the absence of a
chair, sat himself squarely down on the fine
garments. The way he was hustled off the
premises was amusing. Dorsey would build
fires along fences h8ystacks or barns as he
went and when asked why he did so his answer
was that the Lord commanded him to do it.
! He was thought to be too dangerous to be at
large and was sent to Towson.
Thomas Barnes, colored, living about half
way between Monkton and Hereford, was ar
M. Wilhelm, for breaking into his meat house
and robbing the same of lot of hams, shout
ders and middlings of smoked meat, valued in
all at about$ 81. The meat was found in Barnes
house and part oft had been cooked. Barnes
denied the charge strongly at first, but finally
broke down and confessed, pleading sickness
and extreme poverty as the cause. He was
committed in default of bail. Sheriff Andrew
kinhart, of Belair, happened to be in the
magistrates office on friendly call when
Barnes made his confession. The magistrate
told the Sheriff that in view of what he heard
he would return him as witness for the State.
A trio composed of very ugly man, a
worse looking woman and ragged little boy,
carrying bundles and packages on their backs
and in their hands, passed through here on
| Wednesday. The man also carried a strange
looking nameless musical instrument and
speaking a language not understood by any
one here. They did not tarry long, as neither
their presence nor music was desired. They
looked as though washdays in the family were
long way apart. 1t is not known from
whence they came nor whittier they were
going. II.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th
District.-The Christian Endeavor Society of
Chestnut Grove Church was lead last Sabbath
evening by Miss Frances Price. Her subject
was "Cumberers of the Ground" which she
explained in an interesting and effective man
ner. A duet was sung by Misses Alice and
nm no
were present and the meeting was much en-
joyed
The only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith,
near Sunnybrook, has been i'll for some weeks.
Mr.. Robert Mosner, of Reisterstown, has
been visiting friends near Sweet Air.
The youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon
Connolly, Of My Lady's Manor, has been
lying very i'll for some weeks and much anx-
iety has been felt on his account.
The ladies of st. Johns Lutheran Church,
near Sweet Air, will hold lawn fete adjoin-
ing the church. Friday evening, August 10th.
Public cordially invited. Proceeds for the
benefit of the church.
Rev. Mr.. Hammond, of Fairview Church,
near Sunny brook, preached a special sermon
on Memory" last Sunday afternoon, which
was much enjoyed by the congregation.
The ladies of Fairview NJ. E. Church, Sun
nybrook, will hold lawn fete in the grove at
the church, Friday August 10th, commencing
at P. NJ. Proceeds for the benefit of the
church.
Mr.. J. Morris Baldwin, a prominent and
highly esteemed farmer whose critical condi-
ton was several times referred to in this cor
respondence, died OH Friday July 9th, at his
home, Shady View" near Baldwin Station.
Long Green Valley. The funeral took place
on Monday afternoon and was largely attended,
showing the esteem in which he was held.
Elder Grafton, of the Baptist Church, was to
f ase to r Rg in we're %asy k
tributes, among them a sheaf Of wheat from
Miss Ida Baldwin's Sunday school class. The
pail. bearers were Messrs. Milton Dance, G. s.
Harlan, Charles f. Burton, Alex. Dance, DR..
John s. Green and Mr.. Nickoll. Mr.. Baldwin
leaves one son and two daughters-Mr. Charles
Baldwin, Mrs. Green. wife of DR.. John S.
Green, and Miss Ida Baldwin. NJ.
Long Green, 18th District.-The Long
Green Improvement Association met on Sat-
urday night last. Work having been discon-
tinued on account of harvesting, it was pro-
posed to finish the hauling of crushed stone
Immediately, but on account of broad-gauging
of the BALTIC. & Lehigh Railroad no cars could
be had until that was completed, which, it Is
now said, will be by August 10Th.
Mr.. Joseph Grau, accompanied by his wife
and son, are visiting his mother, Mrs. John
Grau, of this village. Mr.. Grau is engaged in
farming and sheep-raising in Mitchell county,
Kansas He expects to return this week. Mr..
Grau says they have experienced dry weather
medium one.
Mr.. AL. Smith has constructed machine
to cut straw as fast as it comes from the
thresher. He used it the first time at Mr. o.
P. Graus on Tuesday of this week, it being OF
great advantage to those having large guam
tity of straw and limited space to store it, as
twice as much can be stored in the same space
as when it is not cut.
The drought was pretty thoroughly broken
by the rain on Monday and farmers have COM
nod for NUh oil no
did not penetrate the earth over three inches.
Miss Edith Kelley is spending the summer
with her sister, Mrs. John e. Slade of this
! place.
Mrs Harry J. Brooks, of Baltimore, is visit
| ing her sister, Mrs. Kate Hinder.
Miss Almira Swift, of Washington, d. o., is
visiting Mrs. Elisha Slade and other relatives
in Baltimore and Hartford counties.
The vestry of Trinity p. E. Church has been
unable to select rector to take the place OF
Rev. Chester NJ. Smith, who accepted call to
Nebraska.
The Sunday school of Wilson M. E. Church
! has purchased cornet to assist in the music.
The school is making preparations to attend
the annual reunion of the schools of Long
Green Circuit, in J. w. Burton's grove, Green
wood, on Wednesday next. s.
Knoebel, 10th District.-After continued
! spell of warm, dry weather we are enjoying
delightful change. The most exacting could
not wish for more charming weather than we
are having. The days and nights are perfect
and the air invigorating. We often wish our
! city friends, who HE themselves off to the
seashore for cool breezes, might drink in this
pure air just once, and then Atlantic City and
other resorts would have lost much of their
| charm.
At present there are good many visitors in
this vicinity who are charmed with the beauty
| of the surroundings. Since Mr.. H. w. Knoe-
/ bel and Mr.. A. g. Kolk have had their woods
cleared up we have an unobstructed view of
beautiful TOwsOn-a distance OF 81 miles.
| The house and barn being built on the farm
of MIR. H. w. Knoebel, on the Dulany's Val
ley pike, are nearing completion. They are
snug little buildings, adding to our already
| popular and prosperous neighborhood.
The sugar.corn season has about commenced.
Many wagons are passing here daily with that
toothsome article for the Baltimore markets.
The quality is good, but the yield is not so
gratifying, owing to the protracted drought.
Mr. Edward Giraffe can boast of an unusu'
| ally fine field of corn.
Miss Catherine Patterson entertained house
| party the past week.
Misses Pauline and Gilmore Habliston and
Mary Sindall, of Baltimore have been visiting
Miss Elizabeth F. Patterson, at her home,
| "Cherrique."