The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-12-13

Sherwood, N. G. R. R.-The cold SNAP
of the past week placed many people IN tbs
section in rather an awkward and unpleasant
position on account of the scarcity OF 1uel
Just now our coal merchant, Mr.. Allen ste
venson, is doing all he can to afford relief ioi
the people. He is getting some coal from the
mines and this he is dividing up in quarter
and half-tcn lots in order to keep his custo
mers going. But this plan is not satisfactory
to many who are almost begging for coal al
any price. The telephone in Mr.. Stevenson
office is kept busy answering calls for fuel and
in addition many have called in person to ask
if be could not relieve their needs in this re-
spect. Many of these have been turned away.
He expects several car loads in few days and
these will relieve the pressure temporarily:
Some of the little folks are already writing
letters 10 Santa Claus telling him of theil
wants, but / am afraid some of them have toe
long list and are doomed to disappointment
But the old fellow has had a good season and
he will doubtless supply them literally and in
accordance with their merits the prettiesi
things, of course. going to the best children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard IL. Rider, who were
lately married. have returned from their wed
ding trip and are snugly ensconced in the
groom's cosy home here. They rendered a re-
ception to their friends few evenings age
and many called to wish them pleasant sail
on the sea of life.
Mrs. Gilbert Hughes, of this place, who
went to Baltimore some time ago to have an
operation performed for growth on the back
OF her neck, has returned to her home and il
much improved. 1t is believed now that she
will entirely recover.
The Northern Central Company has put an
additional coat of stone on the approaches tc
the new bridge at this place and the road il
now in excellent condition. Since the watch
man was taken away from the private roao
crossing at Stevenson's the company has put
up posters warning the public of the danger
of that crossing. If an accident should occur
those who venture to cross there will have
none but themselves to blame.
Mr.. John B. Burnham, OF Ruxton, who haC
been suffering for some time from a very
severe attack of rheumatism, is again able tt
get out.
A wedding took place here on Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock when Miss Dollie Key
was married to Mr.. Jesse Bell. The ceremany
was performed by Rev. NJ. O'Keefe, of Towson
at the home of the brides mother. Mr.. Bell
who is son of the late Jesse Bell, of Govans
town, is in the employ of the Baltimore City
Water Board at Lake Roland. He has been
resident of this place for ten years.
Mr. Thomas Burns, of this place, who me
with painful accident some time ago while
at work at his trade of carpenter, has recovered
sufficiently to resume his duties.
We have experienced all kinds of weather
here in the last ten days and the sudden change
in temperature sent the mercury down to Is
Owing to the sudden and violent changes cold:
are prevalent, but there are no serious cases o.
sickness in the neighborhood. T.
Marble Hill, 9th District.-About thu
largest celery grown in this section can be seer
on the property of Mr.. Louis McLane. Mr.
Harry Skipper is the successful grower of it al
well as many other vegetables. He gives
al ofk oil 10 or MI NJ
celery referred to is of unusual height and
weight
1t was thought that Mr.. and Mrs. John T
Cockey would have been in their new house
by this time, but circumstances have prevented
them doing so. The painting has not beer
finished.
Church had So shade trees, 80 evergreens anC
lot of shrubbery planted last week along tn,
church avenue and about the church road
Mr.. Frank E. Corse furnished the trees, &c.
and assisted in planting.
The next meeting of the above society viii
be on the 18th inst, at Mrs. Joseph Hoover
at Ashland.
DR.. ]. E. Orrison's windmill blew down las
week. This makes the second one of these ar
rangements that has fallen lately
Mr.. E. G. Merryman reports a good hog
killing amounting to nearly 5000 pounds
His 3O0-pound lard supply would be .apprecia
DR.. J. E. Benson is having the ground graded
and filled in front of his residence here.
No action was taken last Sunday at the Pres
byterian Church at Ashland towards minis
terial supply. The committee on finance will
report about the last of this month. TIL,
pamphlet, 1.-The Light of Prophecy" has beer
selected for the Christmas entertainment a
this church.
The block tower at Cockeysville has beer
placed at the turnpike crossing. II was moved
on rollers the distance of 300 feet while thu
operator was at work in the tower. The wire
were not interfered with and trains were sig
nailed as usual. -
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-Mrs. w. Frank Porter led the Chris
tian Endeavor meeting at Chestnut Grow
Church last Sunday evening. The attendanc
was good.
Mrs. Kate Foard, of Lauraville, accompanies
by her children, is visiting her nephew, Mr.
William Durham, of Jacksonville.
Butchering has been the order of the da,
lately in this section and some very fine hog
have been slaughtered. This makes much ex
ira work for the always busy housewife.
Mr.. Charles Owens, of Baltimore, has BEEF
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thoma
Owens, of Sunny brook.
Mr.. Thomas Jessop, of Sweet Air, is i'm
proving his house by adding story to it, thu
adding much to its comfort and appearance.
Mr.. Perry Carroll, storekeeper at Jackson
vile, is getting ready for the Christmas holi
days and expects to have something to pleas
all tastes.
Miss Bertha Hall, of Baltimore, has beef
spending some time at the home of her cousin
Mr. James Jackson, of this neigh borhood.
A family reunion took place Thanksgiving
day at the home of Mrs. Albert Price, of Jack
sonville. A sumptuous dinner was enjoye
by number of her relatives and friends.
Mice Moru Iarka0n who had hppn indiaDosp
for some days, has recovered. M.
Kingsville, 18th District. Mr.. Geihar,
Wirsing of Naples, N. Y, is visiting his broth
er, Mr.. Everhart Wirsing, of this place.
Miss Lucy Demoss, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
H. ]. Demoss, of this neighborhood, is sicl
with typhoid fever.
Mr.. L. L. Dilworth, of Kingsville, is sicl
and under the care of DR.. j. f. H Gorsuch.
Preparations are being made for an oyste
supper for the benefit of st. Stephens Catholi
Church.
The county's stone-crusher that has beer
put in position here will be in operation in
few days.
Many fine hogs have been slaughtered thi
week and the work is still going on at livel.
rate. f.
State School Commissioners.-Atthe an
nual meeting of the Association of Schoo
Commissioners of Maryland, held in Balti
more last week, the committee reported serie
of resolutions of which the following is th
substance:
That the consolidation of the rural school
of this State is the most important question be
fore the Association.
That the Association is emphatically in favo
of such consolidation.
That the legislative committee is requests
to ask of the next General Assembly such leg
islation as may be needed to accomplish tn
consolidation of rural schools.
That the school officers of the State be re
quested to discuss this question at teachers in
stitutes and through the press of the State.
That the importance and magnitude of tn
work imposed upon public school teachers ar
of such vital interest to the welfare of th
State that it is the sense of this Association
that the General Assembly should increase tn
State school tax to Is cents on the 500, an
fix by law a minimum salary to be paid to tn
teachers, which would be just compensation
for their faithful services.
That the School Boards of the several coun
ties in Maryland and Baltimore city be reques
ted TO ask the members of the next Genera
Assembly to enact such legislation as may b
deemed necessary to carry the above resolu
tons into effect.
After considerable discussion the resolution
were adopted, as were also the following:
RESOLVED, That this Association desires to Ell