The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-10

summoned to Chicago on account OF the crltl-
cal illness of Mr.. Maroneys mother. They
were promptly notified of the child's condition
and Mrs. Maroney at once left for home, but
her death occurred several hours before she
arrived. Mr.. Maroney did not get back until
the day following. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for them in their sudden and severe
bereavement.
On Tuesday night next Sherwood Social will
give another ball in Stevenson's Hall, at this
place. These affairs are always largely atten-
ded and much enjoyed by the young folks who
patronize them. T.
Fork, 18th District.-The young friends
of Mr.. Berlin Wright, son of Mr.. w. O. B.
Wright of this place, gave him surprise
party last Saturday evening at his home
About thirty assembled at a nearby neighbours
and went in a body to the house. A royal
time was had by them. Music and games
were INDUCED in and refreshments served.
Among those present were Misses Emma and
Edna Halle, Daisy Hoffmaster, Bertha Halle
Ada Harlan, Ida B. Foard, Florence A. Arthur
Ida Diworth, Della Wisnom, Hattie Guyton,
Annie L. Francis, Edith Riddle. Ida E. Am
brose, Guy and Earl Snavely, John and George
Clayton, Clarence Arthur, Herbert A. AM
brose, R. A. Francis, Wilmer Wisnom. Ches-
ter Halle, George Guyton, Lawrence Riddle,
Elmer Halle, Burger Dilworth and others.
Mr.. Berlin Wright is attending the State Nor
NAL School. He is brother of Miss Nellie
Wright, teacher of School No. 4, 18th district.
Fork Debating and Literary Society had a
very enjoyable session on Friday evening of
last week. A good program, consisting of
readings and vocal and instrumental music,
was rendered. The subject debated was: RE
solved, that Schley deserved more credit for
the capture of Cervera's fleet than Sampson"
Affirmative, Rev. Edward Hayes and Mr.. Ed
ward Colgan negative, Messrs. Samuel Smith
and w. H. Riddle. The judges-Messrs John
Dreamer, Charles Watkins and John Arthur
sI1Ik xx,1 Co. off ,ats and for hn
negative. A great deal of fun was created by
some of the debators, which was enjoyed by
the well filled house.
The ladies' aid society of Fork NJ. E. Church,
Mrs. George NJ. Halle, vice. president, will hold
an oyster supper at Shirley Hall, Saturday
evening, February 10th. r.
Rayville, 9th District.-A revival meeting
is in progress at Hoshalls old school house,
near Shamburg, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Will
cox and Mr.. Charles s. Kidd About thirty
persons have professed conversion, with eight
or ten penitents at the altar.
Mr.. Lysander Mccullough is slowly recov.
ering from a complication of diseases, under
the treatment of DR.. H. w. Fair.
Mr.. Frank Wilson fell from an old building,
which he was tearing down, on Friday of last
week and was badly hurt.
Last Tuesday morning three large loads of
timothy hay passed through this village from
the farm of Mr.. Melchor Hoshall, chief judge
of the Orphans Court. The hay was bought
by Mr.. Lewis Martin, of the 9th district, who
is hauling it to Baltimore.
The Ruskin Literary Society of Rayville
public school had a very animated debate on
Friday of last week. on this subject WAS it
right to execute Major Andre?" Decided in
the negative. Next Friday evening the ques-
ton, SHOULD all men be allowed to voter"
will be discussed.
At noon last Saturday the house of Mr.. Geo.
Fritz, ST., in this district, was destroyed by
fire, caused by defective fue. Mrs. Fritz
had prepared dinner and when she and her
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sisted of two part5-a log and a frame division.
Neighbors came to their assistance and some
little of their belongings were saved. Mr..
Fritz was burned slightly in his endeavor to
save the house. There was no insurance upon
the building. 1t was probably worth about
$500. N.
Ruhl's P. O., 9th District.-Rev. VIM. H.
Ketterman was kept busy last Saturday. He
preached two funeral sermons, the first at the
Stone Church, being that of Mr.. Michael Sau-
bel, father of Mr.. George +. Saubel, the present
Clerk of York county court, and the other that
of Miss Mary Slower, at Stez's church. Miss
Slower was Sc years of age
The creamery at Ruhrs paid at the rate OF
% cents a pound for butter last week.
An enthusiastic meeting was held at New
Freedom last Saturday evening, in the interest
of erecting building for wire cloth factory.
Considerable stock has been subscribed, and
an option on lot of ground adjacent to the
n. G. Railroad has been secured. The factory
will be operated by electricity, which will also
be utilized to light the village. From the
lively interest manifested by all classes it looks
as though the enterprise will be success.
Several families in this section have diph-
liberia. A child of William Grim died of the
disease few days ago.
The dwelling of Mr.. George Fritz, near Hof-
manville, was burned at noon on Saturday
last. 1t caught from defect in the chimney
Only few articles from the cellar were saved
Mr.. Fritz and his wife-both well advanced il,
years-weIe at dinner when they discovered
the Ere. 1t is not likely there was any insur-
ance. At present they are living with their
son-in-law, Howard Walker.
Several suspicious characters three white
and two colored men, were hanging around
New Freedom last Saturday. The storekeepers
are on the lookout and the officers also have
their eyes open for them. o. d. q.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th
District.-Owing to the inclemency OF the
weather last Sunday evening no Christian En-
deavor service was held in the hall at Sweet
Air Mr.. George Isennock was to have led the
meeting. The meeting will be lad next Sab
bath evening by Miss Frances Price, who is
president of the Junior Society. The Juniors
will take part and an interesting time is prom
ised.
Miss Winnie Richardson, of Ny Ladys
Manor, is visiting Mrs. Charles Price, near
Sunny brook.
A genuine surprise was given to Mr.. Elmer
Price, at his home near Phoenix last Friday
evening, by the young folks of this neighbor-
hood, a large number of whom were present.
The affair was much enjoyed by Mr.. Price,
who gave his visitors hearty welcome; Games
and music were the chief features of the even
ing Refreshments were served at 10 o'clock.
Master Harry Jackson, who has been sick
for some time at his home near Jacksonville,
is now much improved.
Miss Fannie Magness, of Jacksonville, is
visiting Miss Marion Wilson, of Long Green
] Valley.
Miss Rosie Fisher and Miss Lula Keyser, OF
East Baltimore, have been spending some time
with Miss Annie Burke near Sweet Air. Sew
eral skating parties were given in their honor.
The family Of Mr.. George Troit, who 10, live i've
has lately prevailed in this neighborhood
nearly every family having been more or less
affected. Nd.
Marble Hill, 9th District-Mrs L. Ste
| yenson, who formerly lived near this place,
| will shortly remove from Baltimore to the