The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-04-25
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Monkton, N. @. R. R.-There was sharI
frost in this section of the county on Wednes
day morning of this week, the ground wa!
| slightly frozen on top and ice formed on stand
ing water to the thickness of window pane
The weather has been more favorable for out
door work this week and farmers have finished
sowing oats. Some land intended for oats will
be planted in corn. Old farmers say plant
corn when the dogwood is in bloom, but
notice no one is planting now. The dogwood
is in full bloom and apple blossoms are out in
this section at least two weeks earlier than last
year.
A Baltimore county man bought farm and
| hired Virginia darkey who said be knew how
to do all kinds of work il the way of farming.
! His first job was to hook team to spring
tooth harrow with which he was sent to the
field by the boss. When his days work was
| near done a man passing along asked him
what he had been doing. He answered that he
had been narrowing but as matter of fact
he had been going over the field with the bar
row upside dorm.
Miss Ada Young, daughter of Mrs. John
Young, of this place, who had been sick in a
hospital in Baltimore, is now visiting her
mother.
Mr. Joseph Eckert, the shoemaker who es-
tablished himself here about a month ago, is
already getting all the work he can do and he
Mr.. George P. Everhart. who conducts sue
cessful general store at this place, has secured
the services of Mr.. Charles Campbell, a very
capable young man, as clerk.
The White Hall Social Club met on Thurs
day evening of last week at the home of Miss
Lula Norris. Music was one of the pleasing
features of the meeting. Those present were
MIR. and Mrs. ]. Leonard Slade Mrs. Lillian
Thomas, of Baltimore. Misses Bertha Elliott,
Grace Bosley, Mable Miller, Alice Black, Bessie
Parrish and Messrs ]. w. Bosley, g. w. Hen
dirk, Malcolm Little, Carroll Hunter, Norris
Hendrix, Charles Bosley, Alan Sparks, Pearce
Bosley, Milard and Duncan Black and others.
Col. Joshua II. Cockey and family, of My
Lady Manor who had been sick with measles
are again able to be out s.
Worthington Valley, 4th District.-Too
much rain this spring has kept the farmers
back with their work, but for the last few
days they have lively hustle on and things
are being pushed to the limit. The season
thus far seems to have been especially advan-
tageous to the growing grain and grass and
the outlook for both could not we'll be better.
Mr.. A. Fuss, successful feeder of cattle in
this valley, sold lately "a head of extra fine
steers that averaged nearly 1,400 pounds for
which he received 81 cents per pound live
weight. They were fed on ensilage, corn and
cottonseed meal
Mr.. Jacob D. Geist is making preparations
to erect a new barn on the farm of his sister,
Mrs. Plath, near Shawan, to replace the one
lately destroyed by fire. Mr.. Geist is lining
and manuring his corn ground and is thus
preparing for the large crop he usually raises.
He has not yet finished planting potatoes.
The northern terminus of the extension of
Park Heights avenue has been opened and it is
gratifying to know that the grade is much less
than was expected. Some fears are expressed
that there will be delay in completing the
work, as there is some talk of making a change
in ho Lot or Mr. Chna olyar1
1t is hoped Engineer Crosby will push on the
work and have it completed at as early date
as possible.
The stone cutters who had been employed
in Mr.. Charles A. Churchman'S quarry get
ting ont stone for the new buildings at the
school for the Feeble Minded near Owings'
Mills, have stopped work. Some say the cause
is the strike of the carpenters in Baltimore
While in Towson few days ago l noticed
the men at work preparing the base for the
captured Spanish gun. The people should
turn out in force ON Friday, May. LIST, to wit
ness the formal ceremonies attending the re-
ception of this interesting relic. V. 0.
Perry Hall, 18th District.-Last week Mr..
Christian Smith, of the Belair banking firm of
Smith, Rouse & Webster, paid visit to his
sister, Mrs. George A. Walter, of this place.
He expressed much surprise to see all garden
work so much further advanced than in bis Sec
ton of Hartford.
On Thursday night, 18th inst, the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church. of this place. held its monthly meet
ing at the home of Mrs. G. A. Walter, with
large attendance: There were also present the
officers of st. Michael's Church, who held
their quarterly meeting. Mr.. George A. Wal
ter was elected lay delegate to represent st.
Michaels at the annual conference of the At
lantic district of the Evangelical Synod of
North America to be held the first week in
June at Columbia, Pa.
Mr.. Joseph Winkler and Miss Lizzie Coster,
both of Perry Hall, were married at st.
Joseph's Catholic Church, last Monday morn
ing A largely attended reception followed at
the home of the bride.
A social gathering and dance, given by the
young folks of the neighborhood, was held on
Wednesday night 21st inst, at the home of
Mr.. George A. Walter. The committee of ar
engagements was composed of Messrs. John
Klausmyer, John Reichert and Samuel Schroe-
der, who made ample provision for the proper
appeared to enjoy themselves. It is likely this
affair, which proved so successful, will be fol-
lowed by other similar ones. x.
Carney, 18th District.-Mr. John George
Brendel, who for many years kept the second
toll. gatelon the Hartford road, died very sud-
denly on Wednesday evening last, in the 18th
year of his age. He was engaged in his work
up to within short time of his death. Mr..
Brendel was in all respects good citizen and
the company by which he had been en-
ployed so many years reposed entire confidence
in him. He was native of Baltimore city
but had lived in this section of the county the
greater part of his life. He leaves family.
The funeral took place at Hiss NJ. E. Church
on Friday. oath inst, at 2.30 Pm.
Mr.. Charles Penn, of this place. is confined
to his bed as the result of injuries sustained
by fall while engaged in removing weather.
boarding from an old house belonging to his
brother, Mr.. John Penn.
Mr.. Grant German. who bought the prop
erty of the late Mrs. Susan J. Burton, at this
place, is having the building painted and other
wise improved.
Mr.. John Penn, florist, of this place, is erect
ing fine house. Messrs. John Chenworth
and brother are the builders.
Mr.. James Shanklin, of Carney, is the proud
owner of a very fine Nutwood colt that he is
just now handling.
Mr.. Thomas Hines, who had two or his
fingers cut off by circular saw, has been suf-
fering severely from the injury. He is son
of Mr.. John Hines, of Cub Hill.
Mrs Kincaid, who has been sick at her home
here for some time, is now better.
Rev. Frank r. Isaac will preach at Hiss
Church, Sunday, April 10Th, at 10SoA.M. j.
Convention, 18th District.--Mr. Sterett
Billingsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. sDavid Bill
Kingsley, of Perry Hall, who is employed in
GambrilPs mills at Wilmington, Del, met
with an accident few days ago. A piece of
metal flew from the machinery and struck
him on the leg producing wound that re-
| quired surgical attention.
William Holland, son of Mr.. Joseph Hol-
land, of this place, who had been employed in
| Philadelphia, left his home in that city about
| two weeks ago, since which time nothing mas
been heard of him. He has wife and baby
| three months old.
The Ladies' Aid Society of this place held a
| supper last week and netted $50. The money
will be applied to the new church fund, the
building here now being nearly completed.
Mrs James Murray and family have been
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. W. Candles, of this
place.
Mrs. Frances Patent is the guest of Mrs.
James Porter.
Mr. w. c. Proctor has removed his family
| from this place to Bradshaw and he has taken
charge of the B. & O. Railroad station at that
| place.
Mr.. A D. Morris, a Baltimore contractor
and builder, has removed his family to his
farm at this place for the summer.
Mrs. Lizzie Mumma and daughters spent
Easter here with her brother, Mr.. A. Bowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kenney spent the
Easter holiday with Mrs. Frank Holtzner. of
this place. A.