The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-03-22


March 18th, given under the auspices of the
Epworth League of the church. The atten-
dance was very large and an interesting pro-
gram was successfully rendered. The Misses
Leopold and Miss Spurrier, of Union Square
Church, Baltimore, assisted with the music,
and Miss Marine of Clifton Church, Balti-
more, gave several very interesting readings.
The proceeds of the affair will go towards the
erection of large shed for the accOmmoda-
ton of those who drive to the church. Some
time ago an entertainment called "Measur-
ing Party was held at the residence of Mr..
William Windsor for the same object. Rev
L. M. Chambers is pastor of St. Luke's, and
William Euler, superintendent of the Sunday
school,
The ice on Gwynn Oak Lake, at this place,
was unusually fine this winter and large guam
titles of it were harvested. When the heavy
rains caused it to break up it floated down
and formed gorge at the park that was a
novelty to our people and attracted much at
tention.
This is rather quiet village and there is lit
tie going on to attract attention, but the sur
rounding country is being rapidly developed
and signs of growth and prosperity are appar
ent on every hand. People who knew the
neighborhood as it appeared ten or fifteen
years ago would be unable to recognize it today.
Some time ago Mr.. Luther Timanus one of
our Oldest residents, lost cow from some mys-
FERROUS cause Desiring to know what killed
her an autopsy was performed and three pieces
of wire were found embedded in her heart,
the longest being about three inches in length.
They were eaten by acids. II is supposed the
COW had swallowed the wire with something
she had eaten possibly baled hay. Rose.
Hillen Road 9th District.-There is one
thing in which the 9th district is seriously de-
icient and that is its lack of local correspon-
dents. 1t is quite true we have one bright
particular star, who is trying unsuccessfully to
conceal his true name under the nom de plume
of Farmer Boy" / venture to say that our
so-called hoy" is as old as bis friend, "Old
Tobe."
Some time ago when our hoy" wrote the
interesting news for this section of the district
be got real gay. We all remember that story
about certain mother-in-law sitting on peach
trees. Well, after she read that over carefully
che Immediately wrote such singing letter
to your paper that be was glad enough to 60
way back and sit down. and, incidentally,
keep very qniet.
But lately be has started to write for your
valuable paper again and il has been remarked
that he has not mentioned anything about
motherin-law and has been telling us about
his experiences with "Old Tobe." All quite
remarkable, but nevertheless / will not pass
an opinion on their merits for the simple rea-
son that they might possibly prove embarrass-
ing for our hoy"
II is to be deplored that our other correspon-
dents are not writing for your paper They
l01Nt II UultE INTERESTING lDI Us TIC way tUcy
went for each other. and 10 doubt it would
have continued longer if our boy" had not
told that now famous peach tree story. We
sincerely trust that We may soon again enjoy
their newsy letters.
hear that our friends at Taylors Church
are making special preparations for their Eas-
terday services, and all are cordially invited
10 attend. Services will begin at 3.15 P. NJ.
1t will be q good chance to see Farmer Boy"
and "Old Tobe." both chronic kickers, the
latter with his bind feet and the former about
everything in general, Alison.
Poplar, 18th District.-Howard d. Dun
bar, aged % years, of Cherryfeld, Maine, was
instantly killed, March 14th, at Poplar Station.
b. & o. Railroad, while attempting to jump
on the work train, which was backing out of
the side track. Coroner Smith summoned the
following jury, who rendered a verdict of acct
dental death: ID. A. Kenney, foreman; D.
James Weaver, J. L. Weaver, Julius Smith,
John o. Mickey, E. f. Bartels, Julius Bittner.
John McHale, A. Anderson and Charles A.
Biddel.
The residents of Convention have physician
in their immediate vicinity, DIR. Gilbert, of
Baltimore. having recently located there.
Rev. A. J. Porter, presiding elder of one of
the Virginia conferences, is now at his home
at this place.
Miss Edyth Thorn, of Baltimore, who was
visiting Miss Estella Kenney, of Poplar, has
returned to her home
Charles, son of Mr.. and Mrs George Porter,
who recently had his arm badly sprained, is
improving.
electric railway company of Baltimore, paid
visit to his parents at Poplar this week.
Miss Estelle Walters has been appointed as
sistant teacher at School No 6, at this place.
Miss Grace DeBruler is the efficient principal.
Misses Irene DeMoss and Susie Jones, of Bal
timore, were the guests of Miss Mary Francis
last Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Camp Chapel NJ.
E. Church held its regular monthly meeting
at the home of Mrs. r. A. Candles on the 18th
instant. THEo.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-Mrs. Hannah J. Lintz, wife of Mr..
George Lintz, a highly esteemed citizen of
Jacksonville, died on Monday morning last
She was kind-hearted Christian woman and
had many friends by whom she will be greatly
missed and who deeply mourn her death. The
funeral took place on Thursday and the re-
mains were inferred at the Reformed Church
at Jacksonville. The services, which were sad
and impressive, were conducted by Rev. j. T.
Marsh and Rev. Thomas Brown. The pail
bearers were the four Messrs. Lintz stepsons
of the deceased. Mr.. Albert Isennock and Mr.
Graeffe. The favorite hymn of Mrs. Lintz
was sung by her friends as her body was being
lowered into the grave. She was daughter
of the late Alexander Guthrie, ST., of this dis
trict. She had been sick for some months and
yet her death camesuddenly and Unexpectedly
at the end. Mr.. Lintz has the sympathy of
the entire community in the death of his de-
voted wife.
Mr. Durham, of Hartford county has moved
to the farm until recently occupied by DR.. E.
G. Nelson.
Miss Mary Jackson has been i'll with severe
attack of tonsilitis. She is now much better.
Mrs. Jesse Price. of Baldwin. fell few days
ago and cut her head severely. DR.. John s.
Green dressed the wound and no serious con-
sequences are apprehended.
The Christian Endeavor meeting at Chestnut
Grove Church was led last Sunday evening by
Mrs. John s. Green, whose subject was inter
esting and much enjoyed. M.
Grange, 18th District.-Miss Maggie c.
Merritt, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. s. S.
Merritt, of Patapsco Neck, died early Monday
morning last. Her illness was of short dura-
ton and her death great shock to her family
and friends. Many of the latter did not even
know she was sick, as she had been in Balti-
more Saturday afternoon. On reaching home
she complained of feeling ILL., She grew worse
rapidly and suffered intensely, peritonitis hav
ing developed. AS Miss Merritt had not fully
recovered from a protracted illness she had
little strength to resist the malady. She was
in her 10Th year and was highly esteemed,
having host of young friends who are grief
stricken at her untimely death.
The funeral took place from the home of her
parents, at P. NJ. Tuesday. and was very
largely attended. Rev. w. e. Henry. pastor
of North Point NJ. e. Church South, conduc-
ted the services, assisted by Rev. E. c. Gallaher,
pastor of Patapsco Station Church. Messrs.
Richard, Alonza and Harry Merritt and John
Rider, cousins of the deceased, were pail
bearers The interment was in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery. Armstrong. Denny & Co., had
charge of the funeral arrangements. The
deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved
family f.
Baldwin, 18th District.-Miss Bessie Cur
sey of this neighborhood, who had been visit
ing relatives in Baltimore, has returned to her
home.
Miss Ethel Francis of this place, is visiting
relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. Israel A. Scarf who spent some time
with friends in Frederick county. has returned
to his home Poplar Springs, in this valley.
Miss Ida Warfel has returned from visit to
friends in Baltimore.
The Sunday school of Union NJ. e. Church,
near Baldwin, has been recognized for the
present year.
The senior BOYS of Oak Wood Academy
have organized baseball team and expect to
be ready for play as soon as the weather will
permit.