The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-04-26
Hillen Road 9th pistrict.-The readers of

HilIen Road, 9th Dietrict.-The readers of
your paper are much interested in knowing
who Farmer Boy is. At recent gathering
gentleman present was heard to utter senti-
ments somewhat in the strain that Farmer
Boy" is wont to express himself Can it be
this grandfather who signs himself in such
misleading manner? We know several who
would like to meet him, but we imagine the
Farmer Boy will not be overwhelmed with
pleasure at the idea.
Though it is busy time this did not pre-
vent the friends and neighbors of Rev. John
B. Henry, pastor of Taylor's Circuit, giving
him surprise party last Friday night A pos
tai was mailed to him, asking him to be at
home to marry a couple. When the party de-
scended upon the parsonage and the expected
bride and groom failed to appear the minister
did not say whether the surprise was joyful
one or otherwise, but when lawyer present
said that as marriage generally meant fee,
he thought it no more than proper that the
sender of the card should pay an equivalent
and he would suggest taking collection. The
surprise was double one. A most enjoyable
evening was spent by the young folks in
games etc., while the older ones gave their
experiences at former parties where the dough-
nuts were fried cotton balls and the cakes were
seasoned with red pepper; where they. ate
everything they took and lot more besides,
and gave the minister's wife much work and
trouble. Not that these old folks exactly
acknowledged that this is what they did, for
we all know how good everybody was in the
good old times but by listening to their
"reminiscences we judge this is about what they
did. The farmers present had good time.
They spent the evening telling each other how
hard it is to get living on farm and what
small profits they make.
Two young men who live near Baynes-
vile succeeded in attending the above party.
It is reported that they did not have such good
ltto Of fun lot Nph no
they reached the house the other members of
the party had already assembled. AS these
young men are very bashful they concluded
to reconnoiter first The sight of twenty-five
beautiful young ladies was too much for their
courage. They concluded to wait until IA
vorable opportunity came to slip in unob-
served, but alas there were two rocking
chairs on the front porch and everybody knows
the perversity of these articles of furniture.
By the time these young men got done falling
over them and each other it sounded like fifty
rocking chairs were being overturned and
when they picked themselves up they had the
pleasure of hearing the young lady to whom
the party was given say, ''thank goodness |
don't know Them" while her father said,
young men come in or go away" The young
men ''awayed." J.
Necker, 18th District.--Farmers in this
section are as busy as bees trying to catch up
with their work which is much behind owing
to the unfavorable weather conditions. Peas
are up and doing finely.
A lot of stumps on the farm of Mr. John
hustler are being blown out with dynamite.
A few days ago MIR. Frank Chaplain was pass
ing along the road near where the work is be-
ing done when two blasts were set off and he
made narrow escape from being injured by
the flying pieces of roots.
A large number of persons attended the
funeral of Mrs. Annie Spiegel, which took
place at St. Joseph's Cemetery on Sunday af-
ternoon last She died very suddenly after
brief illness and her young babe soon followed
her. They were buried together Much SYM
pathy is expressed for Mr.. Spiegel, who is
left with the care of eight children.
Mr.. Henry Jasper, who has been sick for
some time, is improving slowly and tits hoped
the return of spring will entirely restore him.
Mr.. Edward Necker, who had been indis-
posed for several weeks, is again able to be out.
Some cherry trees are in blossom and if they
are not struck by late frosts cherries will be
earlier this season than last.
A wood chopper at work in woods near
this place few days ago met with serious
accident. His axe glanced and split his left
foot from the toes almost to the heel His
name could not be ascertained
Rev. Father Wunnenberg, pastor of st.
Joseph's Church. continues to improve the
property and add to its appearance.
Since the law protecting the birds went into
effect and is being enforced it has been no.
ticed that robbins are much more numerous
than they formerly were. Other birds are also
more plentiful and the cheerful voice of Bob
White is frequently heard.
Much Indignation is expressed at the beef
trust for putting up the price OF meat and
President Roosevelt is highly praised for his
efforts to protect the people against this dan
gerous monopoly. While COW meat is so
high why not adopt a diet of sauerkraut and
speck? 3.
Marble Hill, 9th District.-Dr. j. Edward
Benson has been successful in getting water
the second time by an arteSian bore. The
depth is rs feet, with so feet of water. The
first we'll gave a flow of Is gallons per minute
and yet somehow the sand 6ot in and stopped
the water He had that well redug and now
he has two wells, with bountiful supply of
excellent water.
Mr.. Charles Menzie and family will remove
to Baltimore this week. Mr.. Alex. Gourley
and family will also remove to the city, and
Mr.. Thomas Black and family will go to Glas-
cow, Scotland.
Mrs. Joseph Frederick, of Ashland, who
was seriously i'll when taken to the Maryland
General Hospital. was getting better when last
heard from.
The Sabbath school at Jessop M. E. Church
reported over $50 missionary money during
the past month. The school and congrega-
ton gave last conference year S57 for the mis-
sionary cause.
Rev. G. T. Weede preached at Jessop Church
last Sunday and received two persons into
church fellowship.
Bishop Paret is expected soon to confirm
class at Sherwood P. E. Church. Cockeysville.
When will the Maryland Telephone Com
pany run its lines to this section? is often
asked. A large number of persons are anxious
for the service.
The next meeting of the Junior Gunpowder
Agricultural Club, to be held at MIR. f. G.
ho irko go lo
discussion of the question of the insurance of
property by the county. Mr.. Joshua G. Bos-
ley says it is a very debatable question and has
two good sides. "
Hereford, 9TH District-The Ladies' Aid
Society of Hereford M. E. Church met at the
parsonage on the 18th inst, and in addition
to the usual business of the society elected the
following officers for the ensuing year Presi-
dent, Mrs. Charles T. Weede; first vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Geo. Elliott; second vice president,
Mrs. John T. Diven secretary, Mrs. VIM. s.
Arnold assistant, Mrs. Melvina Turnbaugh
treasurer, Mrs. NJ E. Leech. The junior pas
tor, Rev. Richard g. Koontz, was present.
Refreshments were served in abundance after
which the company dispersed, having spent
very pleasant evening.
Mrs Mary E. Little, who makes her home
with her son, DR.. Calder Little, of this place,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. Tarbert, in
Baltimore.
Mr.. John W. Hicks, of Evna, has rented
the Bachelor property, in this village, and
opened general grocery and provision store.
Mrs. Pattie Day, only sister of Rev. Charles
T. Weede, senior pastor of Hereford Circuit,
who is an invalid and spent nearly six months
at the parsonage here, has started south and
will stop at Franklin, Va, to see a brother
and at Plymouth, N. c., to see her third brother
before reaching her home. Mrs. Day had a
very pleasant visit here and by her genial man.
ner made number of friends in the village.
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church
at this place has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: President, DR.. Calder
Little LIST vice-president, Samuel NJ. Webb
I'd vice president, Miss Martha Armacost Sd
vice.president, Mrs. Charles H. Mays; 4th
vce-president, Miss M Ella Diven; secretary,
John B. Kelley; treasurer, Mrs. VIM. Turn
baugh. A.
Eklo, 9Th District.-Mrs. Elizabeth Daily,
wife of ex-Judge Jesse Daily, died on the 18th
inst, of general debility. She was in her 85th
year and had been quite feeble for some time.
Her funeral, which was largely attended, took
place at the Baptist Church, at this place, last
Monday Revs. Harry E. Kemp and W. J.
Nicoll officiating. Judge Daily formerly lived
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