The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-01-10

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time for the train.
Mr. Lewis NJ. Bacon, whose farm is at Bel
fast Sth district lost fine horse few days
ago. The animal fell on the ice while being
driven to Sparks Station and was so badly
injured that it had to be killed. Several other
horses in the neighborhood were hurt in the
same manner.
There is good joke going the rounds on the
Manor about two families who were fearful
lest they might not have male for their flrst
caller on New Years day. They are firm be-
levers in the old-time idea that if a woman
comes into the house first on the first day of
the year that bad luck will surely follow the
family for the balance of the year. The story
of how these families managed to have male
callers first is very funny, when told in detail,
and the callers themselves are not likely to
soon forget the royal treatment they received.
Mr.. Richard McGaw Howard, well known
and highly respected citizen of My Lady's
Manor, died on the 9th inst in his ODD year.
Although he had been sick two weeks his death
was sudden and great shock to his friends.
He is survived by widow and two sons
Messrs. John G. and Charles e. Howard The
deceased had a wide circle of friends among
whom he will be greatly missed.
Mrs Mary Hutchins, of Taylor Hartford
county, is very sick at this time and her chill
dren have been notified of the seriousness of
her condition. 3.
Sparks Station, N. c. R. R.-The last
which was held at the home of Mr.. Calvin
Price, was largely attended by ladies as we'll as
the usual quote of members The ladies were
not invited to join in the discussions of farm
ing which must have been intensely interest
ing judging by the sounds which reached the
room where the ladies sat. 1.-THE women folk'
had topics of their own to talk over and found
the evening particularly enjoyable one The
supper which the hostess provided for her
guests was excellent, and he culinary skill
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was assisted in entertaining by her mother,
Mrs. John Miles; also Mrs. Harry Miles. Mrs.
Clarence Miles and Mrs. VIM. H Price.
Among the ladies present were Mrs. Charles
n. Price, Mrs. Clarence Cole, Mrs. Harry
Matthews, Mrs. Laura Price Mrs. Harry
Price and Misses Fannie Cole, Sadie Price and
Annie Sparks.
The annual Christmas entertainment of
Union Chapel was an enjoyable affair. The
children entertained a large audience and
their efforts were pleasing. large tree, beau
tifully trimmed and treat of candy, oranges
and nuts gladdened the hearts of the scholars.
Those in charge of the literary exercises were
Mr. Clarence Cooper, Mrs Calvin Price, Mrs.
VIM. G. Brooks and Miss Blanche Mays. Miss
Marjorie Brooks was organist assisted in the
musical program by Mrs. George Smith, Mrs
VIM. G. Brooks and Mrs. Calvin Price. Other
members of the choir were Misses Dora Pearl
Price, Mr. Calvin Price and Mr.. VIM. G Brooks
Those taking part in the program were Misses
Mamie Armacost, Helen Brooks, Minnie Eaton,
Eva Fields, Laura Hershey, Mary Hershey,
Dora Miles, Lillian Price, Emma Price, Alma
McMann, Elsie and Bessie Smith, Mary Fowler,
Ada McMann and Masters Willie Brooks, Lam
don Brooks, Niles Fields, Charles Hershey,
James Hershey and Culbert Hutchins.
Leath, the little niece of Mrs. Taylor Mays,
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Misses Sue Underwood, Lizzie Underwood,
Helen Tarbert, Mrs. George Underwood and
D.s1 Low. be lAra
McMann and Laban Sparks. Mr.. Clarence
Cooper made the address.
Several of our farmers have cut ice four
inches in thickness.
Mrs. Richards, of New York, is visiting her
sisters, the Misses Underwood. 5.
Jacksonville and Sunny 10th Dis
friction Friday night, I'd instant, Mr.. and
Mrs. John II. Price, of Jacksonville gave
supper in honor of Rev. ]. W. Campbell and
tastefuly arranged and the affair was a most
enjoyable one throughout. The guests took
their departure at IL 80 o'clock.
Mrs. Perry Carroll, who had been sick for
some eeks at her home Jacksonville, is again
able to be out.
The festive season was appropriately cele-
brated in this section of the county, except in
some instances where intoxicants were too
freely INDUCED in. Temperance in all things
is good, but especially so in the use of liquor
which frequently is the cause of serious trou-
bles and hardships If the women OF the
country had the right to vote they would very
soon see to it that some check was put upon
this traffic.
Mr. John Bork, whose pet owl had been
affording some amusement, was much disap-
pointed a few mornings ago upon going to the
cage to find the bird dead 1t is supposed to
have died of grief over being confined
Messrs Charles and Herbert Owens have
been spending the holidays with their parents
at Sunny brook.
William Bork near Sweet Air, is quite sick at
this time.
Mr. and Mrs. William Durham, of Jackson
vile have been spending a few days with
friends in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Roscoe Curtis and his sister, Miss Luella
Curtis, of Sunny brook, who had been visiting
their aunt, Mrs Dixon Connolly, of Corbett,
N. G. r. R., have returned.
Mrs. Charles Price, accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Eleanor, is visiting her mother,
Mrs Joshua Hutchins, of My Lady's Manor,
who gave a family dinner on New Years day.
The meeting of the Y P S. c. E. of Chest.
nut Grove Church was led last Sunday night
by Mr.. Arthur Owens, who spoke on the be-
ginning of the New Year. The meeting was
much enjoyed. In the morning the pastor,
Rev. James w. Campbell, preached an excel
lent sermon on the same subject. M.
Fullerton, 18th District-A very enjoy
able entertainment was given at Gatch's
Church. on Tuesday evening last, by the Sun
day school. An interesting program had been
arranged and those taking part did admirably,
showing aptitude and careful training. Revs.
f. r. Isaac and j. H. Jeffries were present and
assisted. Prof. James Francis, of Baltimore,
had charge of the music. At the close of the
exercises Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr..
Charles Aver, made his appearance and treated
the children literally with candies, nuts and
nreepnt9 There were fourteen children who
received each gold medal for attending every
Sunday during the year, and similar presents
were given thirteen others for attending nearly
every Sunday. Mr.. VIM. ]. Bidison, superin-
tendent, was given very handsome pair Of
driving gloves, on behalf of the school. The
following teachers also received suitable pres
ents from their respective classes Mr.. Thomas
Mccormick. glass fruit set, With silver trim
mings Miss Jennie Burgan, picture; Mrs.
II. Clifton Mccormick, a silver spoon receiver
Mrs. Greenfield, a purse; Mrs Thomas Nc
Cormick, an ornament; Miss Mollie Greenfield
toilet set; Mrs Charles Mccormick, water
set. Each scholar was also given present
from their teacher.
This school has 40 names on roll, with an
! average attendance of 100. Its success is due
to the untiring efforts of the efficient superin-
tendent, who has held that Office twelve sue
cessive years.
Christmas passed off very pleasantly in this
neighborhood There were great many
nome ana SOCIAL gatherings nelu edCn evening
and the old, as well as the young folks seemed
to be on the go.
Protracted services will begin at Gatch's NJ.
E. Church, on Sunday evening next, sat
O'Clock. Revs. F. r. Isaac and J. H. Jeffries
will be in charge every evening. Public in
vited. G.
Glen-Arm, 18th District.-Miss Grace
Hooper, of this place, who spent several DAYS
with friends in Baltimore, has returned.
Miss Olga Imwold, who lives near Towson.
and who was guest of Miss Eleanor c. Refer
part of the holidays. returned to her home
last week, accompanied by Miss Refer
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Refer spent week
with friends in Wilmington, Delaware, and
Philadelphia, and returned much pleased with
their trip.
Mr.. F. X Hooper, of this place, gave all of
his employees Christmas present in the form
of money, which both surprised and pleased
them. He also gave them a holiday from
Christmas eve until the following Monday.
Miss Nettie Lingan, who spent some time
with her aunt, Miss Carman, at the home of
Mr.. F. X. Hooper, has returned to her home