The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-04-11


ing we had an unexpected return of wintry
weather and ice formed on standing water over
an inch thick. This was followed by sharp
frost on Monday morning and fears are ex-
pressed that the fruit buds have been seriously
injured. The heavy rains have so thoroughly
soaked the earth that farm work has been
stopped, and altogether the prospect for the
farmer is not particularly pleasing. Some
sowed their oats about March LIST, while others
have done nothing in that line yet. The
growing wheat presents fine appearance and
the prospects for good crop of that important
cereal could not be better.
Mr. Thomas ]. Miller, well known citizen
and business man of this place, bought pair
of fine mules few days ago from Mr.. Henry
Hunt. who farms the ''Loveton'' estate in the
9Th district near Cockeysville. Mr. Miller lost
pair of mules short time ago from sickness
The young folks of My Lady's Manor will
give dance in Monkton Hail. one night next
week. These affairs are always largely atten-
ded and very pleasant
Revs. j. L. Marsh and L. w. Gosnell pas
tors of Monkton Circuit, NJ. E. Church, were
returned to the same appointment for another
year by the Annual Conference held in Balti-
more.
Col Joshua H. Cockey, well known farmer
| of My Lady's Manor, and three of his SONS
are confined to the house with measles. Com
ing at a busy season this is serious interior
ence to the Colonels outdoor work.
Mr.. Harry A. Walters, miller at Monkton
Mills, has rented the farm belonging to Mr.
| John VIM. Merryman and will hereafter con-
duct both it and the mill He thinks there is
no end to the money in farming and he pro-
| poses to demonstrate it to his own satisfaction.
He will plant large acreage in corn and per-
haps his yield will be so large that the bottom
will drop out of the market next fall and he'll
have to give itaway to get relief. But farming
] in the cool precincts of mill is decidedly diff
ferent from the kind that calls you into the
broiling sun just when the crops most needing
working and you have to go whether you want
to or not But We shall see what we shall see
about this brilliant farming scheme and the
numerous experiments that will be introduced
to make the thing go. s.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-The agitation of the road question in
| this community will not die out until the deep
and dangerous mud holes in the important
road leading from Jacksonville to Sweet Air are
| gotten rid of. 1t is much travelled thorough
| fare and it is an outrage and disgrace to the
county that it should be permitted to remain
in its present condition.
AT last a meeting of the congregation of
Chestnut Grove Church has been held to elect
an elder in place of Mr.. Davis, resigned 1t
was postponed from time to time because no
considerable number of people could be gotten
together because of bad weather and worse
roads, The meeting was held last Saturday
and Mr.. Thomas Jessop, of Sweet Air, was
chosen to fill the vacancy. AT the same time
Messrs Morris Morrison James G. Kane and
John A. ConkliDg were elected trustees of the
church.
A number of social events are planned for
Eastertide and the young folks are looking for
ward to that occasion with pleasurable antici-
patton.
The changes and improvements to the house
of Mr.. Elisha Jackson, of Jacksonville, have
been completed and the same has been paint
ed, adding very much to its attractiveness
NJ d. - r.
county, have been visiting relatives in this
community.
Miss Roberta Price, of Jacksonville, who
some time ago trod on rusty nail inficting
bad wound in her foot, is again able to walk.
DR.. John s. Green attended her.
Rev. ]. r. Jacobs, pastor of Fairview M. E.
Church South, Sunnybrook. will preach a
special Easter sermon next Sunday afternoon
in the hall at that place, at O'Clock. Before
returning from the late conference Rev. Mr..
Jacobs paid visit to his parents. His people
are pleased at his return to them for another
year and gave him warm reception. He is
pastor of West Hartford Circuit, of which
Fairview is an appointment. 1t is hoped
large congregation will greet him next Sunday.
Farmers of this locality are busy with their
spring work whenever the weather will per-
mitthem to be. Those interested in fruit grow
ing are fearful lest the buds were injured by
the cold weather of the early part of this week.
In places ice formed to the thickness of about
half an inch. M.
The Ridge, 18th District.-The friends and
neighbOrS of Mr.. 5. q. Andrew regret very
much to hear of his intended removal to Green
Spring Valley. Both Mr.. Andrew and his
family will be greatly missed at Union M. E.
Church. where they have been great workers
both in the church and Sunday school. He
carries with him best wishes for a prosperous
future.
Miss Carrie Conkling and Mrs. VIM. Conk-
ling and son have been visiting Mrs. H. E.
Bartleson, of Cockeysvile.
The Sunday school of Union Church will
hold special Easter service, Sunday, April
18th, beginning at 23O P. M. Public invited.
Miss Phoebe James, who attended the M. E.
/ aslfss 4efIe StaiE Rnl3 gGfrendfng atDyHfdses
college in Baltimore is spending the Easter
holiday at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. A. Scarf, of this district.
Mrs. Thomas Francies and daughter are Wis.,
iting at the home of Mr.. R. Oliver Price.
Miss Annie Francies has returned from a
pleasant visit to Miss Florence Porter, of
Emmorton, Md. She expects as he guests dur
ing the Easter holiday Misses Mabel Owens,
Hattie Guyton and Florence Porter. CLEO.
Hereford, 9TH District.-Arbor day was
fittingly observed by the public school at
this place. The program embraced songs and
Rotations on trees, birds and flowers.
Special services will be held in the Methodist
Episcopal Church in this village at o'clock
on Easter Sunday evening.
Mr. Andrew Marsh, a paper hanger who had
for some time been employed in this village by
the late Edward Hamilton, is now engaged in
the same business on his own account.
Miss Daisy Foster, who will be one of this
years graduates at the State Normal School,
and Miss Louise Walker of Baltimore, are
spending the Easter holiday with Miss Fosters
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Alfred Foster, who
reside near Hereford.
The members of Eureka Council, No. 81, Jr.
0. U. A. NJ, are making arrangements for the
proper celebration of the ninth anniversary of
the Council which occurs on Saturday, April
25th 1t has over 80 members in good standing
and is one of the largest councils in the county.
Mr. Benjamin B. Nicoll, of Baltimore, spent
last Saturday and Sunday here with his par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. w. ]. Nicoll. x. Y. q.
Long Green, 18th District.-Meetings are
being held nightly this week in the Mennonite
meeting house, near this place. conducted by
Rev. Charles Bonsack. On Saturday night
he gave an interesting lesson on the Lords
prayer. The attendance has been large and
much interest is manifested.