The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-30

Hydes, 18th District. = Between heavy
| showers of rain the farmers are moving, reap
ing and binding their grain and hay. In fact
| harvest has begun in earnest and all concerned
are pluckily battling with the elements IN
order to secure the result of their diligent labor.
In quality and quantity the crops are en-
tirely satisfactory, excelling, in many respects,
the majority of early prophesies when the
drought was prolonged.
Public School, No IL, Miss Leonore Halle,
teacher, closed this week with appropriate SER
vices, after most rigid examination that
proved the efficiency of both teacher and
pupils. Cassie Ady, aged years, averaged 100
in several studies and passed into the fourth
grade. Miss Ida Ambrose, from this school,
successfully passed an examination at the
State Normal School, and the general average
of the pupils denoted marked improvement
over former years. Miss Haile's absence, dur
ing the last few days, owing to Illness was
ably substituted by Miss Jessie Dilworth, of
Fork.
Col. S, N. Hyde never appeared better salts
fled with general indications of prosperous
season. Everything is far advanced and in
perfect readiness. Over 400 acres of Egyptian
Sweet are planted, fourishing and already
sold, which speaks volumes for the man be-
hind the large force of employees who guides
and directs.
The deepest sympathy is felt and extended
during the very critical illness that has be-
fallen Miss Clara Halle, popular and estima-
BILE young lady, formerly of this vicinity,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Halle.
Mr.. p. T. George and family are again with
MS for the season. The cordial welcome that
is always accorded this venerable couple is
stannch enough to last many years to come.
Mr. Armour Jenkins and family are occupy
ing the old family home that for generations
has sheltered their kindred.
Miss Laura " Ady, daughter of Mr. B. w.
ADV successfully graduated from Towson
public school this week, with honorable dis
tinction, and has also gained remarkable pro-
ficiency in music while in Towson, under the
direction of Miss Mollie Ady.
The Glorious Fourth" judging from prep
arations Will be amply celebrated through
out this valley. The chief point of attraction
will be at Mr.. B. w. Ady's Hotel, where fire.
works, music and patriotic speeches usually
form the chef features. Messrs George w.
Yellott, H. w. Dilworth, r. Hillen Jenkins
and numerous others will join in the illumina-
tions and make notable the season of noise
and patriotism.
Mr. w. Frank Porter, the well known con-
tractor and builder, has just completed new
roof on the barn of Mr.. W. Armour Jenkins.
A force of men under his supervision has been
at work on a new refrigerator and equipments
at Long Green Hotel, and the new Union
Church work is being rapidly pushed forward,
proving the ability and worth of our home
industry in this line.
Mr. II. w. Dilworth reports the sale of
twelve Deering Ideal binders in this vicinity
and more to follow.
Mr.. ]. D. Hurline lost two valuable cows on
Wednesday last during the heavy storm. In
the same pasture cow belonging to Mr. George
w. Francis was also killed by lightning.
Miss Ellen German, well known in this
neighborhood, left on Thursday for an ex-
tended trip to England, Ireland and the Paris
Exposition. HOWARD.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th
District.-The North East Christian Endeavor
convention, held in Chestnut Grove Church,
near Sweet Air June Goth and 21st, was largely
attended at both sessions. Interesting ad-
dresses we're made by the ministers and dele
gates. Wednesday afternoon Miss Anna Hyde,
of Franklinville, gave a pleasing talk on
Thomas rendered several excellent solos and
Rev. Mr.. Grouse preached ON christian En-
deavorers and the Quiet Hour" The Tenth
Legion question was discussed and the ma
jority present was in favor of the tenth to be
given to the Lord and his cause. Miss Moore,
of Baltimore spoke of the needs of Fresh
Air Children.
Dinner and supper were served in the hall
and an abundant supply of the good things
of the season was provided The visitors were
entertained by the Christian Endeavors of
Chestnut Grove and afterward sent to the
trains. The president and committees of
Chestnut Grove Association deserve much
credit for the excellent management of this
meeting.
The Ashland Local C. E. Society held its
rally in Chestnut Grove Church last Wednes-
day evening Mrs. Virgil Hare had the pro-
gram in charge. Several interesting addresses
were made and the music was excellent. The
meeting was much enjoyed by ALL A straw
ride was gotten up for this occasion by the
Ashland and Phoenix Endeavorers and the par
Elephants had jolly ride to the church.
DIR. J. Royston Green, of Towson, spent
Thursday with his brother DR.. John S. Green,
of Long Green Valley. and attended the c. E.
convention.
Communion service will be held in Chest
nut Grove Church, Sunday, July LIST. Prepare
tory. sarHjqe,- SeturdaV--precedi q
students at st. Johns College, Annapolis,
have returned to their homes for the summer
vacation.
Mrs. Elisha Jackson, who has been sick at
her home, Jacksonville, is much improved.
Miss Lucy Welsh, of Baltimore, and Miss
Anna Belle Parlett of Annapolis are visiting
Mrs. James jackson, of this neigkborhood:
Harry Price, youngestson of Mr.. j. r. Price.
of Jacksonville, who was lying in critical
condition with stomach trouble for some days,
is improved at this writing. DR.. John S.
Green is the attending physician.
Miss Mabel Owens, of Sunnybrook, is visit
ing friends in Caroline county. She attended
the annual commencement at st. johns Col
lege, Annapolis, where her brother, Mr..
Charles Owens, is student.
Miss Harris, daughter of DR.. Harris, of
Hartford county, is visiting Miss Edith Green,
of Long Green Valley.
The Children's service which was held at
Fairview NJ. E. Church, proved a great sue
cess. The decorations were elaborate and
artisticaly arranged. The church was crowded
PEELED to stand outside.
Miss Laura Brown, of Baltimore, has been
spending some time with her parents here.
Mr.. j. Morris Baldwin, whose illness has
been mentioned at different times, continues
unimproved.
Mrs. Dixon Connolly, of My Lady's Manor.
and her sister-in-law Mrs. John W. Smith, of
Sunnybrook, have gone to Betterton, Nd, on
pleasure trip M
Perry Hall, 18th District.-Wheat harvest
has been in full blast this week and by Satur-
day very little of the grain will be left stand
ing. The crop through this section is excel
lent-much better than the average, it is be-
lieved.
The pea crop, which is very important one
here, proved this year great disappointment
to the growers the larger ones of them suffer-
ing heavy loss. They used the same care in
planting and cultivating, but the ravages of the
louise and other things tended to bring on the
more fortunate than some of his neighbors
and managed to get fairly good yield, while
others got practically nothing.
The ladies' aid society of Camp Chapel M. e.
Church held festival and supper on Wednes-
day evening and were favored with a liberal
patronage, despite the heavy shower in the af-
ternoon.
On Tuesday evening the Perry Hall Social
held picnic in Necker's Grove and it was
we'll attended by the young people of the
neighborhood. Dancing was the principal
feature.
When our public school closes at the end of
the present week we will lose the services of
a gentleman who has made himself most use
full and valuable to the neighborhood. | al
lude to Mr.. John T. Hershner, who has been
the principal of School No. s for some time.
Next Monday Mr.. Hershner will enter upon
his duties as assistant school examiner of the
county. The patrons and pupils of the school
will part with him with many regrets The
school, throughhis efforts, has attained high
standing and it is feared his departure will be
a serious blow to it. The people generally join
in wishing him much success in his new I'M
dertaking. PERRY.
Monkton, 10th Dlstrict.-Mr. G. Louis
Cross, formerly of Baltimore county, has been
around here inspecting barnyards, sinks, &c:
He is employed by the Baltimore Water Board
as a patrolman of the watershed.
Mr.. Ethan Bond and family and Miss Annie