The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-06-20
Phoenix, N. G. R. R.-Phenix is not dead

Phoenix, N. G. R. R.-Phenix is not dea,
far from it. Many people formerly EN-
| ployed in the cotton mill, which has recent,
suspended operations on account of the I'M
| precedented price of cotton, are now engaged
in making shirts at their respective homes
and negotiations are pending regarding the es
adjustment of a shirt factory here. The mill
at this place are for sale and it seems incredible
that 300 hydraulic horsepower will lay idle
especially as Phoenix is an ideal location fo
the manufacture of almost any article.
The annual convention of Baltimore County
Christian Endeavor Union was held at Phoenix
N. G. R. R.. on Friday, 18th inst. The motto o.
the convention was THE Spread of Christi
Kingdom" The morning session opened al
1890. Devotional service was conducted by
Rev. ]. L. Straughn, of Towson. Rev. ]. w
Campbell of Sweet Air, delivered an address
on the subject. 'Go Forward" Three papers
on Practical Religion" were read, as follows
I'm the Home and Social Life" Rev. ]. L.
Straughn I'm the Christian Endeavor," Miss
Florence Ridgely, of Lutherville. and I'm the
Business and School Life" Mr.. W. S. Norris,
of Govanstown.
The morning session closed at IL o'clock,
when the delegates proceeded to the Town Hall,
where luncheon was served. The lunch-room
was decorated with the Maryland Christian
Endeavor colors and many flowers.
The afternoon session opened at 2.30 O'Clock.
After the devotional service, which was con-
Quoted by the acting president Mr.. Theodore
F. Shearer, reports of the various officers and
committees were read. Considerable time was
consumed in an open parliament on missions,
which was conducted by three ex-county pres
idents-Mr. George H. Stevenson, DR.. John 8.
Green and Mr.. w. A. Schumacher. The adj
visibility of having Junior Christian En-
deavor society in every Christian Endeavor was
favorably considered.
At the afternoon session the following Off
-. Al l.. ~
ton, of Dickeyville, PRESIDENT George Fl. Ste
venson, of Reisterstown, first vice-president;
Theodore F. Shearer, of Grave Run, second
vice president; w. s. Norris, of Govanstown,
third vice-president; George Ehlers, of Mt.
Paran, secretary Ernest A. Hatch, of Luth-
erville, treasurer.
- Tho evening session opened at 7.30. An ad-
dress on 'Stewardship" was delivered by Rev.
B. A. Abbott, of Baltimore. The convention
sermon was preached by Rev. John S. Allison,
d. D., of Baltimore.
Resolutions were adopted condemning gam
bling at the county fair.
Miss Edith Keys had charge of the lunch
and decorations and secured liberal assistance
from the local Epworth League Society.
Mrs. s. II. Scott and the Temple Male Quar-
tet added very much to the success of the con-
vention.
One of the brightest children's service ever
held at Phoenix was celebrated in the M. E.
Church last Sunday evening. A number of
the smaller children participated and their
parts were particularly well rendered. The
music was under the direction of Mrs. Scott.
The Christian Endeavor Society at this place
has for the past three years entertained each
summer large number of Fresh Air children
from Baltimore. Nothing has been done
towards renewing that work this summer, but
if it is at all possible it should be continued as
it is most worthy cause. RESIDENT.
Necker, 18th District.-A mad dog created
great excitement in this neighborhood last
Sunday morning. The supposed rabid animal
bit several dogs that were afterwards killed
and it soon met the same fate. Another sup
posed mad dog was seen on Tuesday, but it es-
capped.
Sunday last the feast of Corpus Christie was
observed at ST. Joseph's Church, but on &C.
count of unfavorable weather the promised
annual visit from the Knights of st. James
did not take place. For this reason the usual
to the affairs erected in the woods
was abandoned.
Mr.. Henry Jasper has had a very successful
season in garden truck of all kinds, particularly
in peas and berries. He has been daily ship
per for the past six weeks.
MIR. Edward Waldman, who bought the
Necker property at this place. is erecting fine
bowling alley also a dancing pavilion. the
whole being under cover. These will afford
innocent amusement for the people of the
The continued rains have interfered very
much with farm work and the weeds are get
ting ahead of all the spring crops. Unless a
change comes quickly the rapidly approaching
season will be poor in more ways than one.
Some swarms of bees passed here yesterday
and settled in the woods but on account of the
thick foliage they could not be located. Those
who went in quest of them gathered up con-
siderable number of ticks. s.
Hereford, 7th District.-Miss Lucy M.
West who is a teacher of languages in Fairfax
College, Winchester Va, is visiting her father,
Rev. T. Marshall West, senior pastor of Here
ford Circuit M. E. Church.
Mrs. John T. Diven, of this place, accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. Mollie Leech, is
visiting friends in Philadelphia. They will
spend few days in Baltimore before their re-
turn home.
Mr.. Alexander Mitchell, who has just gradu-
We ali feel proud Of our home boys w6enffey
carry off medals and especially so in the case
of Mr.. Mitchell, who had the sharpest of COM
petition. He is a son of our well known
physician. DIR. A. r. Mitchell
Miss Ella Diven, of this place, who had
been visiting her sister in Baltimore, has re-
turned.
The Childrens day service held last Sunday
at Hereford Baptist Church was in all respects
a successful and enjoyable affair. Those who
trained the children so carefully are especially
worthy of praise.
The farmers of this section have lately been
complaining of too much rain, but as we are
not running The weather bureau of course we
are not to blame for this state OF things.
The Sunday school of Hereford M. Il.
Church will hold it's Children's day service on
Sunday, June 2lst. An interesting program is
promised. 1.
Long Green, 18th District.-The public
school at this place closed for the summer holi-
day on Friday, 10th inst, and the teachers,
Misses Mallonee and Cross, gave their pupils
a treat of ice-cream and cake, which they en-
joyed very much:
Baltimore, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jonn
V. Slade, of this place.
Mrs. Sallie Eicholtz, who had been visiting
friends in Pennsylvania, has returned TO her
home here.
Ground has been broken for the new station
of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
at Long Green. 1t promises an imposing affair
and great improvement over the present Ia
clities there
The Epworth League meeting at Wilson'S
Church last Sunday night was interesting and
instructive. The lesson was read by Mr.. John
E. Slade.
above church, Sunday night, Jane 2lst, COM
mencing at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. John Eicholtz, who had been sick and
confined to her home, is able to be out again
Mr.. John Schmidt, of this place. who was
reported sick several weeks ago, is slowly i'm.
proving.
The pea crop has been saved and turned into
cash and now the farmers are preparing for
harvest, which is rapidly approaching:
The continued wet weather has greatly inter
fered with all outdoor work and farming
operations have had a serious setback. r.
Knoebel, 10th District.-The protracted
rain has somewhat prevented the growth OF
vegetation, but when we know the Ruler OF
alithings knows best we bow in humble sub
mission. Corn looks well, considering the
unreasonable weather also the wheat, but
grass is a failure Many farmers here are pre-
pairing for generous planting OF millet to sup
ply the lack of hay.
Mr.. H. W. Knoebel has been attending the
Sengerfest in Baltimore this week.
Mr. Allen Kane, son of Mr.. James g. Kane,
who has been attending school in Boston,
Mass, has returned home for the summer
holidays.
Mrs George s. Tyson is spending fortnight
with relatives and friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. Mary P. Bogart, of Wilkesbarre, Pa
after spending the past winter in Dallas, Tex.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. James G. Kane, Of