The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-11-15

the FARMERS every cnance 10 secure their crops,
finish seeding and take the Thousand and
one" precautions incident to the approach of
winter. and while many have taken advan-
tage OF the opportunity presented, the usual
number of delinquents is observable.
The s. n; Hyde Co., with Col. Hyde, pres-
dent, and }. q. West vice-president, has been
organized and immediate possession given.
Arrangements are being made for a thorough
overhauling of everything on the place. and a
heavy outlay of money will be made in re-
building, repairing, painting, etc., prior to the
opening of the season of 1903. All of those
concerned are men of experience and means
and they anticipate marvellous change in
few years from business standpoint of this
standard industry located here.
The new rural delivery route recently started
from here is justly deserved honor conferred
upon our efficient postmaster, H. w Dilworth,
by the p. o. Department in recognition of his
efforts in establishing this well-regulated and
| central postoffice and while the advanced and
customed narrow-minded Kicking" it will
soon prove its efficiency and value and be sus-
tanned by the hearty cooperation of all con-
| cerned.
The County Commissioners are being deser-
vedly commended for their active interest in
the Hyde road that is being macadamized and
| put in good shape. This loDg-suffering and pa
tent community has renewed its faith in the
adage, 'all things come to him who waits.'
Mr.. Samuel ]. Brinker, Register of Wills of
Easton, Pa, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, of
Philadelphia are the guests of Mr.. B. w. Ady,
of this valley.
Mrs. Mccarthy, who spent several weeks in
this vicinity, has joined her husband, DR.. J. ].
Mccarthy, in Washington, where they will
spend the winter.
Our new teacher, Miss Phipps, is giving en-
tire satisfaction to both patron and pupil and
the school is once more in houishing condi-
ton.
Mr.. John Saylor was recently appointed
farm manager by the new Hyde Company.
Rev. ]. b. Hauck, of st. Johns Church,
! Long Green, is preparing for a church mission
that will commence the latter part of this
month.
| Apropos of the recent election well known
matron of this vicinity persuaded her better
half to vote for one of the successful candi-
dates because be promised in a speech she
! overheard, to smash the trusts, bust the
tariff and fix Schley, and she affirms should
she discover the date when all these things oczs
cur she will go to Washington and witness the
proceedings.
Gunners have had lots of sport and rabbits
and birds have suffered in consequence. Tres
pass notices are totally ignored, much to the
annoyance of property holders who appear
powerles to enforce the law. HOWARD.
Marble Hill, 9th District.-The Stars and
| Stripes floating over the Country Club house
adds interest to the place. About As persons
partook of the hospitality of Mrs. William Fl.
Wight and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. R. Dunlop
Wight, who were in charge of the entertain
ment last Saturday afternoon. Next Satur-
day, 18th, will be a gala day as the Elkridge
Hunt Club will be given luncheon by our
Country Club.
The meeting of the members of Ashland
Presbyterian Church last Sunday was most
harmonious. There has been some friction
between them, but the meeting brought about
reconciliation. Col. w. s. Franklin, Mrs.
Joshua Horner and, Mr.. E. G. Shipley made
addresses. Rev. Thomas L. Springer preached
from the text, who shall roll away the
stone?' Afterwards he presided at the meet
clerk. committee to secure $500 in contri-
buttons will report in three weeks. The object
is to procure regular pastor for the church.
| The Ladies' Aid Society of Jessop M. E.
Church will meet Thursday of next week, in
stead of this week, at the residence of DR.. j.
E. Benson, owing to sickness in the family.
The birthday party of Miss Edith Hilge-
man, on Friday of last week, was largely at
tended and much enjoyed by many young
folks. Beautiful gifts were received. Miss
Higeman is the second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John f. Hilgeman. The festivities were
interspersed with excellent violin and piano
music.
Hebron Lodge, Knights of Pythas, of Cock
| eysville, gave very interesting entertainment
| Thursday evening of this week. Views of the
battle of Gettysburg and lecture describing
the features of the great contest were presented
most impressively. =
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Eklo, 9Th District-Protracted meeting is
in progress at the NJ. e. Church in this village.
Rev. G. L. Jones, Junior pastor of Parkton
| Circuit, is in charge. The third quarterly meet
ing of this circuit will be held at Stabersville,
on the 14th and 18th of December.
Rev. James Shaw preached at Gunpowder
| Baptist Church last Sunday morning
| Mr.. A. W. Hendrix, treasurer of the N. c..
r. R. Company, and family spent last Sunday
here as the guests of Capt Henry Wilhelm.
! Miss Edna Trabert has secured the appoint
ment as assistant teacher, under Mr.. Herbert
G. Hendricks at School No. 6. in this district.
The new school building at Bakers, known
as No. 8, is completed and Miss Nora Price has
been installed as the principal.
| Judge Hoshall, who is engaged in the real
estate business, has sold to Mr.. James s. Mase-
more four tracts of land in this district for
$3.50.
The hunters Of this section seem to have
bagged all the game the first week that the law
| sport.
Mr.. George L. Hartensten, upholsterer at
| New Freedom, is doing thriving business
| through this neighborhood.
The mild weather has given the grain good
start for the winter Some of our weather
wise folks are of the opinion that we will not
| have severe winter on account of the absence
of mass. 1t certainly would be great bless
ing to the poorer class, owing to the scarcity OF
fuel. But as the majority of the American
last election, no one need be alarmed, as the
Republicans have always been able to steer the
'Old Ship of State clear of all breakers. s.
| Ridge, 18th District.-The oyster supper
which was held lately at Union Church, near
Baldwin, was success both socially and f.
nancially. On Saturday evening people came
| from far and near and partook of the good
things prepared by the ladies.
| Edwin Hayes youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
| nd WI has With
pneumonia, is still in a critical condition. Dr.
| j. s. Green is the attending physician.
| Miss Annie Leamon has returned to her
| home at Baldwin after several weeks stay with
! relatives and friends in Philadelphia.
The Ladies' Aid Society of this place held
| its last meeting November 18th. 1t is consid-
cred an excellent society and has been doing
| great work. There are on roll seventy-eight
members. the average attendance being from
| forty to fifty.
Miss Carrie Conkling who has been spend
ing some time in Annapolis, has returned to
| her home here.
! John, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
| Conkling, who has been sick, is improving.
Invitations have been received in this neigh
! borhood to the wedding of Miss Bessie Winona,
| youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ]. l..
| James, to Mr.. James R. Tyson, of Knoebel.
| The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 18th,
| at P. NJ, at Union Church.
Miss Gertie Sage, of Fallston, spent several
days with friends here last week. G.
Arcadia, 9Th District. -"Flitting' seems
| to be the order of the day in this neighbor-
hood just now. Mr.. William Shaffer moved
from Mrs. Fowbe's house into Mr.. William
| Benson's tenant house. near Houcksville. Car
roll county. Mr.. Link Bosley moved from L.
| G. Catrider's house into the one vacated by
Mr.. Shaffer. Mr.. John Myers who occupied
one of Mr.. William Byerly's tenant houses,
near Fowbesburg, has moved into the house
vacated by Mr. Bosley and will have charge
of the creamery at this place.
Rev. S. ]. Deer will preach at the Lutheran
Church here every Sunday morning at 1870
| o'clock.
Before the cunning season opened there
appeared to be plenty of birds and rabbits,
| but they have become very scarce now We
are so close 10 the Carroll county line and as
our season opens one week before theirs sports
men from there simply flock over here and
help to kill the game and when their season
opens our people are very quick to return the
| compliment and therefore the boys have two
weeks of excellent sport.
Nearly all the farmers of this section have
| finished husking corn, but there is still some
| who have from 10 to Is acres yet to husk. n.