The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-02-01

Can anyone blame Farmer Boy" after over
| hearing such an expression of mule sense, if
hanging his head in shame, he silently stole
away?
For a long while no more expressions oil
opinion from "Old Tobe' were listened to
! the shock was too much for even the hardened
nerve of boy who worked on the farm and
| most of my readers know the sort of nerve he
has. This is no reflection on him-not for the
world-for next to mule, the finest thing on
the farm is boy. If you have one and he is
| good-and most of them are-make it pleasant
for him; take An interest in him and show
| him how much you appreciate the fact of your
having him. And don't work him all the
time. That's great point for a boy on the
farm. little vacation every now and then
will result in many boy remaining where he
is so necessary, instead of going off into cities
TO help swell the numbers who are looking for
jobs.
Jobs remind me that there's whole lot of
eggs to be gathered and this writing has got to
stop. FARMER Boy.
Lutherville, N. G. R. R.-Late heavy rains
have seriously damaged the public roads of
this section, causing much inconvenience to
the travelling public and many complaints are
heard, yet with but little effect.
The new iron bridge over the tracks of the
Northern Central Railway at Sherwood, will,
when completed, do away with very dan
gerous crossing and prove of vast benefit to the
public.
Mr. James w. Shea. who lately purchased
the Smile House property, on the York road,
is making number of improvements to the
same. 1t is one of the oldest road houses in
the county and belonged to the heirs of the late
Mrs. Shelton Price
Mrs. A. Rider, who recently reopened the
store stand of the late Mrs. Chambers in this
place, is doing fourishing business, notwith-
standing the existing competition.
MaSsrS Fox and POSSuu. who lately located
near this place. have been doing flourishing
business in the poultry line.
The funeral of Mr.. John 'Brien, who died
at his home, in this place, on Saturday last, at
ing the remains being removed to ST. Francis,
Catholic Church, Towson, where a requiem
high mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev.
NJ. O'Keefe, who spoke in feeling terms of the
life and character of the deceased. The pail
bearers were Messrs John G.. Schmidt, John
Dohoney, Gilbert Hughes, Theodore Boyd,
VIM. Creghan and William Shades Mr.. John
Fahey, of Baltimore, had charge of the funeral
arrangements. For many years Mr.. O'Brien
had been in the employ of the Northern Cen
trail Railroad Company at Sherwood. He had
been blind for nearly twelve years. He is
survived by widow and four children-Mrs.
NJ n. Cation, Mrs. Thomas Coffey, Mrs. G. w.
Schmidt and Mr.. James O'Brien.
If rumors be correct Cupid's darts have
pierced the hearts of some of the younger folks
Oh tnlS community Inc same Delng nelu 10
be contagious we would warn some of the
older ones to be on the lookout A. q.
Hereford, 7th District.-The Ladies' Mite
Society of Hereford M. E. Church will hold
its annual oyster supper in the Odd Fellows
Hall, in this village, on Friday and Saturday
nights of this week. 1t is hoped there will be
a large attendance, especially of those friends
at White Hall who promised Ito come over
and help us out"
Mrs. John Barshinger, of this place, is very
i'll with some lung trouble.
Miss Sadie E. Bull, of Baltimore is visiting
Miss Ella Davis, of Hereford
The blacksmith shop in this village has
been opened by Mr.. Howard Miller, much to
the qualification of many who will patronize
him.
The STORY published below was written by
a pupil of Cooper's School, near this place, of
which Mr.. William d. Nicoll is the teacher. at
an examination given to the third grade. s.
FRANKS DREAM-A STORY.
1t was the day before Christmas when Bessie
was years old. Bessie and her brother Frank
and their mama were going to spend Christmas
and went to the station and got on the cars and
was soon there. Their grandma lived in the
country. 1t was O'Clock when they got there.
They played till supper time and after supper
they went to bed.
Frank thought that he had woke up and saw
Bessie sitting up in bed looking at something
her that it was Santa Claus. And he was sitting
down in chair and had just filled their stock
ings and he said Il have forgot something this
doll and l will have to get something for it''
and they both said take me to" and Santa
Claus said to hurry and get up and not dress
that he would put them in his fur coat pockets
So they got in them. One in one pocket and one
in the other, with their heads sticking out they
went over trees and houses they were soon to
Santa Claus shop they saw so many pretty things
that they jumped out of his pockets and they
saw a lot of little men one said ''she looks like
''let us give her doll' the third said "et us
kiss herr soon Santa Claus had the dolls toys
and went back again.
When his mother called him up in the morn
ing nothing had happened it was only dream
MABEL DINA STIFFLER, Sd Grade
Fullerton, 18th District.--The public
school at this place is in fourishing condi-
ton. Through the efforts of the principal,
Miss Nellie Francis, it has nearly reached the
required average for another assistant teacher
The Sunday school of Gatch's NJ. E. Church
was recognized last Sunday afternoon by the
senior pastor, Rev. f. r. Isaac, with the fol-
lowing officers: Superintendent, Mr.. VIM. J.
Biddison; assistant, Mr.. J. Leon Councilman !;
secretary, Miss Ethel Setz treasurer, Miss
BERTHE Read librarian, Miss Emma Raspe;
organist, Mrs. Clifton Mccormick
At the same time the missionary society of
the church was reoTganized by the election of
the following officers: President, Mrs. Charles
treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Mccormick.
The Sunday school of Gatchs Church is
flourishing and if it continues to grow as it has
recently the present church will not be large
enough to accommodate it. The average at
tendance at present is nearly one hundred and
the earnest superintendent is striving hard to
increase the number.
Mr.. j. H. Bussenius has opened grocery
and provision store at the corner of Blue Ball
avenue and the Old Mill road, Kenwood Park.
On Sunday afternoon next Rev. VIM. Lam
bright, of Baltimore, will preach at Gatch's
Church, at O'Clock P. NJ. G.
White Hall, N. G. R. R.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Justice, wife of MIR. Israel Justice, died at her
home, near Shamburg, 9th district on Tues
day Of last week, at an advanced age, after
many years of great suffering. The funeral
took place at Wiseburg NJ. E. Church, on
Thursday morning following. Her husband
has been sick for several weeks. Mr.. VIM. H.
Wise, proprietor of the paper mill of this place.
is brother of the deceased.
Mrs. r. H. Wiley, who was the guest of Mrs.
S. II. Gladding, in Baltimore, has returned to
her home here.
The White Hall Aid Society met at the resi-
dence of Mrs. DIR. Keech, Friday evening of
last week, and spent several hours very pleas
antly.
Mrs. Clarence NJ. Hoshall is quite i'll with
grip at her home, near Stablersville.
The Misses Burns, of Graystone, entertained
number of their friends few evenings ago.
Services will be held next Sunday afternoon
at o'clock in the basement of the new church
here, by the pastor, Rev. William A. Price.
Mrs Harry NJ. Foster has returned to her
home, The Terraces, after pleasant visit to
her parents in Baltimore. " X.
Gardenville, 18th District.-This neigh
borhood is gaining something of reputation
for successful surprise parties. Another was
held on Monday night last at the home of
Mrs. Philippi and, like its predecessors. it
proved a most enjoyable affair. Dancing, yo-
cal and instrumental music and games made
the time fly rapidly. At late hour boun-
tiful supply of refreshments was partaken of.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Koppelman. Mr.. and Mrs. John Sippel, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Christ, Mr.. and Mrs Casper
H. Sippel Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sippel, Mr..
and Mrs. H. L. Koppelman, Mr.. VIM. H.
Lutz and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Nord-
rup, Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Weier, Mrs. 81.
Nordrup, Mrs. Krause, Mrs. Sudsberg, Misses
Sophia Philippi Lizzie and Maize Koppelman,
Anna Schaub, Annie Nordrup Mary E. Sippel,
Maggie Bushammer, Lizzie Mahle, Maggie
Christ, Martha Schratka Bette Weier, Messrs.
Nicholas and Harry Philippi, George Long,
Joseph Thinker, Charles and Aquila Walker,
Harry Lutz, George KoppeIman, Henry Nord::