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

tainment held in the NJ. X. Church here, on
Thursday night of last week, under the man
agement of Messrs. Hicks and Starry, for the
benefit of the Church Extension Society, was
great success, the house being crowded. The
solos, instrumental selections and Rotations
were of high order and heartily enjoyed by
all. The managers deserve the thanks and
congratulations of the community.
Last Saturday and Sunday Mrs. George
Ogier entertained tally-ho party of twenty
students from the Woman's College, at her
beautiful home near this place. Saturday was
spent in inspecting that wonderful beehive of
industry, the works of the Maryland Steel
Company at Sprrrow's Point, and in the en-
joyment of the early fall atmosphere and the
beauties of the surrounding country. Return
ing the party spent the night at Mrs. Ogier's
and on Sunday drove out the Belair road to
view that attractive section of the county.
They returned to the city in time to resume
their studies Monday morning. Mrs. Ogier
chaperoned the party.
"Oak Hill, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Baer was the scene of lively gathering last
Saturday evening in the shape of Hallowe' en-
party given by their daughter, Miss Elsie Baer.
Dancing was special feature, although there
were also other amusements including bobbng
for apples, telling stories suitable to the occa-
sion and last. but not least, placing the slipper
on Cinderellas foot prize was given to the
one who got it on right, and BOBBY prize for
the one who failed. Refreshments were served
in the basement, which had been tastefully
decorated with autumn leaves and plants. A
wood fire burned in the old-fashioned Chin
ney place, the room being lighted with Japa..
nese lanterns. The whole scene was one of
much beauty and duly appreciated Those
present. in addition to the family, were Misses
Edna Ebaugh, Fannie Fox, Edna Galloway,
Lillian Rhinehart Maggie Bell, Belle Grim,
Grace Winer and Messrs Raymond Buchanan,
! James Starky. William Dodd, George and
| Harry Wareheim, Linwood Brockman, George
Moores, Chas. Hops, Edward Demby, Alon-
20 Decker and Bert Ebaugh. The prizes of
the evening were baked in cake and consis-
Grace Winner secured the penny and the Thin
| BILE and Mr.. George Wareheim the ring. Ears
of popcorn, decorated with ribbons, were given
| as souvenirs.
We congratulate our fellow-townsman, Mr..
Henry p Mann, upon his election to the Office
of County Commissioner and hope he will adj
minister the affairs of the place with Justice
and impartiality. We expect him to make an
officer that Orangevile will be proud to own
and we also expect him to lookout for the
just needs of the village. OCCASIONALLY.
Carney, 18th District. Carney Building
Association has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year President, A. L. France;
vice-president, Henry Bash secretary, Robert
II. Blackburn; treasurer, Thomas Carney
directors, John Snyder, Henry Laubach. Henry
Magness, Levi Ferguson, John Bran and
Henry Fuller attorney, Arthur P Shankln.
cent. for the past year.
Miss Maggie E. Hines, daughter of Mr.. John
Hines of Cub Hill, was married at Hiss NJ. e.
Church, October 21st, to Mr.. Albert ]. Vogt. of
Perry Hall. The pastor, Rev. Frank R. Isaac,
performed the ceremony. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in white silk. She was at
tended by her sister, Miss Laura Hines. The
best man was the groom's brother. Viola
DeBaugh, niece of the bride, was flower girl
and carried large bouquet of white cosmos
nrN6E oh, w0l. kr1t Af,,lIw
ted for the occasion. The bride received nu-
merous presents. The future home of the
couple will be at Perry Hall.
Dr. H. T. Harrison, of Cub Hill, who spent
four weeks at his old home in Virginia, has
returned. He enjoyed the needed rest and bis
health was much improved by the change.
Mr.. Edward Parks, of California. after an
absence of thirty.seve years, lately paid
visit to his brother, Mr.: George Parks, Of Cub
Hill. He has returned to his home. Mr..
Parks is a veteran of the Civil War, having
served in the First Maryland Regiment.
While Mrs. Sophia Steuart, of this place,
was driving on the Hartford road near Cub
HILL on Wednesday morning, she was run
down by an automobile. Her phaeton was
upset and she was thrown out and received
some bruises. The vehicle was badly damaged.
While cutting ss-ties few days ago Dab
Dey Sellers cut one of his feet badly with an
axe DR.. H. T. Harrison dressed the wound.
Teams are now engaged in hauling ties for
the new electric railway on this road. ].
Perry Hall, 18th District.-The oyster sup
per and bazaar held at Dengler's Hall two nights
last week by the ladies of Perry Hall Lutheran
Church netted $3.50. Those in charge deserve
great praise for their efforts.
A daughter of Rev. A. Ballhorn, pastor of
the Lutheran Church at this place, was at
tackled with scarlet fever few days ago. DR..
HI. L. Harrison, who was summoned, institu-
ted a strict quarantine and there is no fear of
the fever eNraa1inO
The biggest political meeting ever seen at
Perry Hall was held last Friday night by the
Democrats. Hon. ]. Fred. G. Talbot was the
principal speaker.
Mr.. Joseph P. Tremper and Miss Maggie Kale,
daughter of Mr.. George Kale, took place at
st. Joseph's Catholic Church. A reception
followed at the home of the bride.
The annual meeting of Perry Hall Building
Association was held Wednesday night at
Soth's Hall. The secretary submitted his
semi. annual report showing the affairs of the
association to be in prosperous condition. A
dividend of 3 per cent for the past six months
was declared. An election for officers resulted
as follows President, George A. Walter; vice
president, A. R. Schroeder; secretary, Henry
Walter; directors, Peter Gerst, Benz Huber,
Fred. Danenfelser, George Langkam, George
Butt, John Gerst, J. V. Kahl and William
Schroeder.
The B. G. Society, of this place, gave J.
Howard Fox a surprise party on Saturday
night last in honor of his 10Th birthday. The
attendance was large and very pleasant time
was had. Refreshments were served at late
hour.
Miss Mabel Wilkens of Hartford county, is
visiting the Misses Beall, of this place.
Mrs. Frank Stanton is seriously i'll at this
time. x.
Parkton, N. G. R. R.-Mr. John G. Little,
who was the agent of the N. C. R. R. at Park
ton for about forty years, has sold his farm to
Mr.. Fred. Wilkins, of Sherwood.
The new station building at Partition is near
| ing completion. When it was commenced the
people of this vicinity thought it would be an
improvement to the village, but they were
doomed to be disappointed, as it is only an Or
binary one-story affair with one small waiting
room and from distance looks as fiat as
| pancake
Rev. Frank B. Emenheiser, the new pastor of
Rayville Circuit U. B.. Church, moved his
| family into the parsonage last week and
preached his salutatory sermon at Pine Grove
| Church on Sunday night last to large congre-
cation. Some of the good Christian critics
came out expecting to ''see reed shaken by
the wind" but am glad to say that their ex-
| pectations were not realized. Some people
who are very imperfect themselves expect
| every body else to be perfect They strain at
! the gnat and swallow the camel.
20, wad some power the giftie gle us
To see oursels as ithers see us."-BuTfS.
The weather has been very favorable for fall
| work. Some have hnlShed n uSk1ng corn. the
crop is not as good as was expected. the grains
being light in weight.
Mr. Augustine Owens, of Tolesboro, Ken
| lucky, is visiting relatives in this neighbor-
hood, some of whom he has not seen for forty
| years.
Mrs. Benjamin w. Cross and son, who
spent several weeks at the home of her hus-
bands parents near Rayville, have returned
| to their home in Pittsburg Pa. OBSERVER.
Fork, 18th District.-Mr. John T. Riddle,
| of Baltimore, has returned to his home after a
| visit of several weeks in this neghborhood
He formerly lived in the house that is now the
parsonage of Long Green Circuit. During the
| past summer he bad restored to him spoon
| that was found by member of Rev. Solomon
Germans family that had been picked up in
the yard, where it was lost about forty years
ago. The spoon is of silver and is one of set
| given him at the time of his marriage. En-
craven on the handle are the initials ~. T. R."
Mr.. Isaiah Watkins, an aged citizen of this
district, has been sick with pleurisy for some
| days.
Mr. Charles Gorsuch, who had been sick sew
eral weeks, is recovering.
| Mr.. r. Hillen Jenkins, whose home is near
| Baldwin ia recovering from an attack of