The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-07-11

, Hyde's, 18th Observation-Disclosures percl
ed upon the top of a reaper and binder, ha
vesting the staff of life'' in the glare of
tropical sun, is in forceful contrast with cell
prating under shady tree, or enjoying tn
wlles OF summer resort. yet with majorit
OF our residents here, the "Glorious Fourth
came at a time when the harvest was ripe an
required the undivided time and attention G
all who could manipulate the rake and tn
fork. But at night our beautiful valley wa
the scene of innumerable Examinations AM
pleasures that were heartily enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Drewry, who entertaine
a large house party from Virginia, had a hand
some display of fireworks.
Mr.. II. w. Dilworth and Mr.. B. w. Ad
also had beautiful displays that attracted wild
attention.
County Commissioner George w. Yellott an,
his neighbors, MIR. w. s. G. Williams and tn
Messrs. Brogden, also added to the show O
brilliant illumination befitting the ilustriou
recollection of the spirit of '76.
Mr.. Charles II. Linville and family, of Bal
timore, have again located in this valley fol
the summer.
Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Mccarthy, who bad beer
fortnight guests at this place, have left fo
their home in Connecticut
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson left last week fol
a visit to Chester and Philadelphia, Pa.
Squire John I. Ambrose, whose interest in
poultry-rasiDg is well known, exhibits with
much pride rooster of several weeks growth
that is supplied with four distinct legs and feet
IL IS hearty and strong with appetite in pro
| portion.
The Hyde Company has completed corn
planting with prospects of generous yield
Improvements continue and the entire place is
assuming businesslike appearance.
There is quiet rumor that the postoffice
and Store Of - kinei will ho do o1
and improved, which will add decidedly to the
present unattractive appearance of the struc-
| ture.
Miss Maria G. Moseley, social favorite of
Richmond, Va, is guest of her sister, Mrs.
Clay Drewry.
Misses Laura and Bessie Ady are arranging
for a visit to Atlantic City and Philadelphia
during August.
pairing for the annual fair at Falston. 1t will
open July 18th, and successful time is an
ticpated,
The new Hyde road hangs fire. Progress is
slow and evidently many moons will elapse be-
fore it will be safe to take ones best girl for a
moonlight ride over its stony surface.
Farmers are jublant over the splendid har.
vest weather, while the new grass sets are gem
orally conceded the finest in years. thanks to
the copious rains of June. HOWARD.
Arcadia, 9Th District. The Fourth pass.
ed off very quietly here, the farmers spending
the day in the harvest fields. The rainy
weather and the scarcity of help causes farm
ers to make good use of every hour that the
weather is clear. Our r. f. d. carriers, John
hughes and Fetter Newbell are the only ones
who seemed to enjoy the day to any great ex-
tent and they wore pleasant smiles all day.
Uncle Sam makes them be patriotic, but will
not allow them so much as a chance to eat
their Christmas dinners at home.
The cornfields have been so neglected on
tho fhoxk
look like grass fields.
Pleasant Hill Council, Jr. D. U. A. NJ, in
stalled the following officers last Saturday
night: Councillor, John Rohrbaugb vice
councillor. Winfield Abbott conductor, Theo-
dore T. Gill; warden, George Harris; chap.
lain, Henry Rohrbaugh ; inside sentinel, Hall
Abbott; outside sentinel, James Abbott junior
past councillor, George N. H. Brown. This
council has had an increase of five members
during the last six months.
Mr.. John Bauer and wife, of Washington,
D; c., spent the Fourth with their aunt Mrs.
Alice Newbell.
Mrs. Bessie ,Bauers, of st. Louis. Mo-, has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Cofell. of this place.
Mr.. James Gill and wife spent the Fourth
OF July with the latter's parents, in this neigh
borhood.
Whooping cough is prevailing in this neigh
borhood and nearly every child has it. N.
Hartley. 18th District.-The farmers of
this vicinity are busily engaged in harvesting
their abundant crops Of wheat and grass. The
rains of last month made vast improvement
in both.
The Fourth of July, Americas greatest holt
day, passed off quietly at this place. excepting
the racket caused by firing of shooting crack
ers, which is a general custom among the
young people. After dark there were fine dis
plays of fireworks among the residents.
Labor at the present time in this locality
seems to be one of the greatest things sought
after, as almost every farmer and trucker is in
need of help. Mr.. Francis Pageault of this
place, who conducts garden cress and truck
farm, has great demand for his produce and
says he cannot obtain the help necessary to
supply all his customers. He has made sue
cess of the business and it is hoped the neces-
sary help may be forthcoming.
v5 Mrs 10 d ia s Hartley mqthef af Messss
Hall, N. G. R. R., has extended her trip to
Hanover, Pa, where she will spend some
time with another son, Mr.. Joseph H. Hartley.
Miss Anna Hartley, of this place, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Alexander J. Tarbert, IN Green
Spring Valley.
After such an abundance of rain we now
have the bright sunshine and warm weather
and the general conversation among the young
folks is deciding where they can go next to
spend pleasant day grabbing fishing or pic
nicking. H.
Sparks Station, N. G. R. R.-Harvesting
is progressing encouragingly in this section
and much of the wheat has been housed.
The grass crop, which many OF our farmers
have allowed to mature rather late, is very
promising at this time.
held at Union Chapel on Sunday evening last
were considered by the large audience present
most interesting. Messrs. j Griffith Price and
and Calvin D. Price, superintendents of the
school, were assisted by the following commit
6~l.. n D.sA
George Smith, Misses Sue Underwood, Marjorie
Brooks. Helen Tarbert and Blanch Mays.
Miss Marjorie Brooks was organist. and the
choir was composed of the following ladies
and gentlemen: Miss Blanche Mays, Miss
Helen Tarbert, Mrs. George Smith and Messrs
Calvin D. Price and Allen Brooks.
An appropriate selection was well read by
Miss Grace Fields. Among the young folks
who did their respective parts creditably were
Misses Helen Brooks. Eva Fields Emma Price,
Wilhelm, Minnie Eaton, Elsie Smith and
Masters Thomas Hutchinson, gilbert Hutch.
inson, Lille Brooks, Landon Brooks and
Miles Fields.
The youngest child who reoted was little
Ethel, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin D.
membered her part. Rev. L. W. Gosnell made
the closing address, which was highly ap-
preciated. ..
heaviest storms experienced in this section in
a long time was that of Friday evening of last
week. The rain fell in torrents and the fierce
wind that accompanied it blew down barrack
on the Hoen farm, at the head of Dulany's
Valley. No other serious damage has been re-
ported.
The Epworth League meeting at Wilson's
Church last Sunday evening was well attended:
The topic was 1.-The Safeguard of the Nation"
The leader, Miss Ida Mumma, read an inter-
esting lesson, and Rev. A. R. Kelley gave an
admirable talk. The next meeting will be in
charge of Mrs. John E. Slade.
The Long Green baseball team played the
Walbrooks last Saturday and vanquished
them to the tune of Al to 10.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wilson's Church
will meet at the home of Mr.. Bernard Bowers,
Monday. July 18th, at P. NJ, when officers
for the ensuing year will be chosen.
Mrs Louis Yoder, of this neighborhood, lost
fine COW few days ago.
A small pony belonging to the family OF
Dr. John s. Green has passed in his checks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell and Miss Lena
Schultz, all of Baltimore, spent the Fourth
with the family of Mr.. Joseph Myers, OF this
neighborhood.
Miss Jennie Buel spent last Sunday with