The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-17

Hereford, 7th District.-Starrett Tracey
Saturday, 10th inst, and was buried in the
Baptist Cemetery here on the 18th. Mr.
, Tracey was born February 18th, 1910, having
lived nearly 80 years. He spent all his life
; within five miles of where he died. He was
the father of ten children eight of whom died
in infancy. One son was killed during the
Civil War, for which the father drew Gov
eminent pension of Si2 per month. A daugh-
ter married Abraham Riley, now also dead.
His only living relative is Mrs. Rena Knight,
with whom for some time past he has made
his home. Mr.. Tracey was a remarkable man,
notwithstanding his age Until within few
days of his death be was a frequent visitor to
this village. His age and his robust health
were his boast. both of which he attributed to
the fact that he worked hard all his life. Only
of very late years has he in any wise been
feeble. The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Charles T. Weede, ofthe NJ. e. Church.
The pail bearers were William S. Arnold,
Marcellus Cox, William Stiltz Arthur S. Car
man Edgar w. Rowe and Herbert Palmer.
Miss Florence A. Miller, eldest daughter of
Mr.. J. George Miller, of Piney HILL near Here
ford, is visiting her brother, Mr.. Charles A.
Miller, of Centerville Md.
Mrs. Jacob Foster, of Woodbury., is visiting
her father, Mr. John T. Diven, near this place.
Mr.. Scott P. Matthews, formerly of Hereford,
but for some time employed by the Manor
Lumber Company at Corbett, expects to go to
Linton, near Brazil, in the western part of the
State of Indiana, to engage in the same bust
ness in which he is now employed.
Miss Katie Wittig, of York, Pa, has been
visiting friends in this place
Mr.. Scott P. Matthews, with his sister, Mrs.
John Jefferson, of West Liberty, spent Sunday
last with relatives here.
Mr.. William Z. Howard eldest son of Mr..
George w. Howard, is home from Crozier
Seminary, Chester county, Pa suffering from
stomach trouble. Under the care of DR.. Alex.
r. Mitchell he is improving.
Mr.. Thaddeus Carman, of Baltimore, is Wis
| iting his father, at this place.
| Mrs. George w. Howard, who has been with
| her sick sister, Mrs. Amanda Wheeler, at
Laurel, Nd. was called home to wait upon her
son, whose illness is referred to above. A.
| Necker, 18th District.-Mr. John Pieffer
! has the sympathy of the entire community in
the loss of his estimable wife. Her funeral
| took place at St. Joseph's Church, where a
former pastor, spoke very eloquently of the
life and character of the deceased. The attend
ance at the funeral was very large.
Rev. Father Wannenburg, the new pastor of
st. Joseph's, has been regularly installed and
has already made most favorable impression
| The school children are especially pleased with
him.
Lately lively discussion took place in the
store at Putty Hill over the gastronomic abili-
ties of some of those present. Finally one
pounds of liver pudding, l pound of ginger
| snaps, a bologna sausage and wash the repast
| down with three glasses of beer. The loser of
| the bet was to pay for the articles consumed
a walkover for the fellow who made the bet
| but he had to indulge IN some violent exercise
to aid digestion afterward.
Surprise parties have been popular in this
neighborhood lately. One of these was a
| surprise to Mr. Edward c. Necker. About
| IN nj mir n 1u nj xuif ham
of music and wagon load of provisions, de-
scended upon him and there were lively times
for awhile.
| Large quantities of ice of excellent quality
has been secured here and we will not trouble
about the fluctuations of the ice market next
summer. One man said he hadn't seen such
ice in twenty-three years.
great deal of wood is being cut and stored
for future This gives winter employ
ment to some men who might be otherwise
obliged to remain idle. s.
Rayville, 9th District.-Mrs. Comfort A.
Hampsher, widow of Jacob B. Hampsher,
who was a well known resident near Eklo, this
district, died on Friday morning 9th inst, in
her 10th year. She had been confined to her
bed for eighteen weeks, suffering from Bright's
disease. Six children-two sons and four
daughters-are left to mourn the loss of an af-
fectionate mother. The interment took place
at Middletown, last Monday morning, Rev.
P. G. Edwards officiating. Messrs. J. 0.
Amos. Edward Amos, Geo. p Morris. w. f.
Wilhelm, s. B. Miller and j. H. Palmer acted
as pall-bearers. Mr.. R. H. Trabert was fu-
neral director.
Protracted services still continue at Hoshalls
school house, with undated interest. The
congregations are so large that the building
will not hold the people.
The oyster supper and festival held in the
town hall here last week by the Knights of
Pythias was success.
Rev. NJ. NJ. BURNER preached to large con-
gregation last Sunday morning at Pine Grove.
Subject-"Faith.'
IN Mrs deIty5flu6
The heavy rains and the mild weather have
rendered our roads almost impossible.
The busiest man in this village during the
present winter is Mr.. F. B. Kidd, who is ex-
tensively engaged in the wood business. he
furnishes lumber shingles and telegraph poles
and is always on the go.
Valentines were plentiful on Wednesday,
and our young folks seemed to enjoy the fun
produced by them. N.
Knoebel, 10th District.-The public roads
of this section are almost impossible. The
mud is nearly axle deep and 1T is a LABOR 10
travel even short distance. 1t is strange that
such state of affairs can not be remedled IN
some manner Either the district is too large
for one supervisor, or the work is not properly
done. The thoroughfares in the 18th district
are much worse than those of the 10Th. Ihat
the taxpayers have to submit to this mode OF
procedure is something outrageous, but per-
haps better results will be reached under the
new regime.
The last meeting of the Long Green Card
Club was held at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
Jack Baldwin, with large attendance, and
good time generally was enjoyed, owing to the
well known hospitality of the host and hostess
Refreshments were served at IL o'clock, after
which dancing was participated in until an
early morning hour. The next meeting OF
the club will take place at the residence OF DR..
). +. H. Gorsuch, February 10th.
Mrs George W. Yellott and Miss Conkling,
of Long Green Valley, have been spending
few days with Mrs. H. E. Bartleson, of Cock
| eysville.
Miss Alice Baldwin, of Baldwin, is visiting
relatives and friends in Baltimore.
| Mr.. H. w. Patterson has been appointed as
SCISSOR of new and missed property for the 10th
/ district
Many of those who were so enthusiastic over
| the milk combine, originated for the benefit OF
the farmer, have endeavored to Withdraw their
| names from the association. Those who were
| so eager to laud the combine and down the
| trust were the first to leave the concern.
| Strange but true. PERCY.
Greenwood, 18th District.-Mr D. II.
| Twining has returned to his home at Green
| wood, after an extended visit among friends
| in Washington and several of the lower coun-
ties of Maryland.
| Mr. o. b. Burton, one of the Oldest citizens
| of this neighborhood is at this time suffering
with severe cold and is unable 10 be out.
If the weather continues as mild as It has
been the past few days the ''early- bird farm
ers of this section will be hustling around with
the "pea fever on them.
The people of this community regret very
much that Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Street, are
about leaving to reside elsewhere. They will
be greatly missed.
Mr. VIM. McComas, who has been sick for
some time, is still under physicians care
| He is now visiting in the city, accompanied
by his sister, Miss Louisa McComas.
The, ladies' aid society of Waugh h M, e. E.
at the home of Mrs. John Chenworth. The
next meeting will be held April 18th, at the
home of Mrs. Jesse Billingsley, Long Green.
There will be no meeting in March on account
| of bad roads
An oyster supper and bazaar will be held al
Glen-Arm Hail. Friday and Saturday nights,
February 10th and 18th. Music will be fur
nished on Saturday night by Long Green Cor
net Band. Proceeds for Waugh aid society.
Public cordially invited. M.
| Gardenville, 18th District.-Mrs. Margaret
| Otto of this neighborhood, gave very enjoy