The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-05-30
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Hyde's, 18th District.-The drought OF the
recent past, that occasioned unusual appre-
hension among farmers of this locality, had
damaging effect upon the hay crop, while corn,
though delayed, gives promise of bounteous
yield. Wheat and oats are doing moderately
we'll straw. an abundant supply, and potatoes
sufficient for the demand. The farm of Mr..
Leonard Foard, ranking foremost as usual,
closely followed by the Williams estate, under
the able management of Mr.. Adam Schmidt
the Armour Jenkins farm never looked better,
under the careful supervision of Mr.. William
Nagle, and Mr.. Eugene Jenkins is deserving
much praise for the skillful and active atten-
ton that has resulted in the perfect condition
of his beautiful homestead.
Among the smaller growers. gardeners etc.,
the "blue ribbon" hangs fire between Messrs.
B. W. Ady, 81. W. Dilworth and Squire Am
brose, each of whom claims prominence in
manipulating the 'shovel and the hoe"
The S. N. Hyde Packing Company is max
ing successful and energetic strides toward the
opening of the new enterprise here. Capital,
energy and improvements, aided by mechani-
cal skill, are in evidence everywhere, while the
chief manager Mr.. Drewry, Southerner of
practical ability, will prove to be the right
man in the right place. Mr. John Saylor, the
farm manager, reports nearly 200 acres OF
ready planted and fiourishing.
Col. s. n. Hyde, who is enjoying his we'll
earned rest at his city home, made us a brief
visit and was cordially greeted. His bounty
and kindly influence are much missed by this
community.
Rev. ]. B. Hauck, pastor of St. Johns
Church, whose popularity among his congre-
cation and entire community is daily increas-
ing, and who has always in consideration the
comfort and needs of his people, contemplates
starting a parochial school next autumn.
The Church Hall is being entirely remodeed
and improved for school and social purposes.
no ori0 h 10 al off oft 10
son was the 18th birthday anniversary of Miss
Elizabeth 7. Ady, daughter of Mr.. B. w. Ady,
that occurred on the 18th inst. She is one of
the most popular young ladies of this locality
and was overwhelmed by the congratulations
and rembrances of her hosts of friends. Dane
ing was feature of the evening" music being
furnished by Prof. Volta and brother Among
the many present were Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Yellott, DR.. and Mrs. ]. +. HI. Gorsuch,
Mr. and Mrs. H. w. Dilworth, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Knoebel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crilley,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Boarman, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kerr, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, the
Misses Ady, Misses Ida and Edna Ambrose,
Clara Wilson, Sadie Allen. Matte Clarke,
Susie Bradley, May and Stella Kearney, Irene
M. Duyall, Beulah Parks and Messrs. Herbert
and Irving Ambrose. Edward Burke, Carvil
and Edward Munnikhuysen, James and JOS
eph Wilson, John Parlett, Francis II. and B.
w. Ady, Edward Linzey, John Parlett, M. l..
Lee, Louis Colgan, Moore, Daniel and Court
ney Jenifer, John T. Bishop, John Bowen, B.
G. Green, Theodore Urban, VIM. Shanahan
and Herbert Fort.
Mr.. and Mrs w. S. G. Williams and family
are occupying their country place for the sum-
mer
Road Commissioner Frank Kearney is de-
serving of much credit for the able manner in
which he has conducted the improvements on
the Hyde road, which will afford lifelong
comfort to the many who have suffered from
the dangerous condition of this thoroughfare.
Miss Carrie Wurzbacher, of Baltimore, who
had been spending several weeks with her
uncle, Mr.. William Green, of this place, has
returned to her home.
Miss Estella Green, who had been visiting
relatives and friends in Baltimore, has return
ed to her home at Sweet Air. HOWARD.
Ruhl, 9th District.-The welcome showers
of the past week caused the farmers to wear
broad smiles. They proved of incalculable
benefit to the growing crops.
Rev. Mr.. Foss preached to large congrega-
ton at Ruhls Church, Sunday afternoon, May
oath. There was special service for the Pa
triotic Sons of America.
Mr.. Herbert G. Hendrix has had a steam
sawmill at work on his property for some days.
Mrs. j. Emory Mays, who had been visiting
her mother, Mrs John Fowble, has returned
to her home.
The creamery at this place, which had been
closed for some time, was reopened on Wednes-
day morning of this week. Mr. John Mays
will conduct the business hereafter.
Miss Daisy Keeny, who had been confined to
her home for some time, is much improved.
The public school at this place is in a flour
ishing condition under the management of Mr..
III. G. Hendrix.
The death OF the child of Mr.. John MASH
mer was shock to the community. The
bereaved parents have the sympathies of the
neigh borhood.
Mrs. Amspacher. of this place, is sick at this
time. M.
Long Green, 18th District.-Recent rains,
breaking the long drought were most accep-
table and have infused new life into all nature.
The newly organized Epworth League Of
Wilson'S M. : E. Church held its first meeting last
Sunday night, with fairly good attendance,
aagSidaEjnP the YAftheEs MInp Mlssy 'HSyafGfi
Barnhardt will be in charge.
The Sunday school of this church is now &C.
lively preparing for its Children's day service,
the date for the same having not yet been Sc
lected.
Gilbert Walden, the noted cowboy elocution-
list, scholar and rifle shot, will be at Wilson's
Hall, on Monday night next, June 1st Atthe
same time the ladies of the church aid society
will hold their annual strawberry and ice
cream festival to which general invitation is
extended. R.
Upper End, 9th District.--A surprise
party was given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles E. Hoshall near Beckleysville, in
honor of Mrs. Hoshall, and an enjoyable time
was had. At late hour refreshments were
served. Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Melchor Alban, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kelbaugh. Mr.. and Mrs John G. Alban, Misses
Edith and Myrtle Hoshall, Rosa and Grace
Kidd, Julia and Elsie Kelbaugh, Tessie and
Ada Frank, Mamie Gettle, Emma Bollinger,
Ethel Alban, Maggie and Ida Krebs Hester
Baker Virginia Hilker and Messrs. Frank,
Walter, Jacob, Clarence, WILDER and Bayard
Hoshall, Samuel William and Howard Bull,
Harry, Spencer and Allen Krebs, Elmer Yost,
Wilson Housman, Elmer Ingham, John
Hoover, Jacob and George Bollinger, Jr., Lee
Hare and Harvey Kidd.
Mr.. John Rhater is very i'll at this time.
Hoshalrs U. B. Church will hold its Chill
dren's day service on Sunday, June 2Sth. An
interesting program is promised. x.
Meeting of the School Board The School
Board held meeting at Towson on Wednes-
day. with the president, MIR. Thomas B. Todd
in the chair, and Prof. A. S. Cook, secretary.
The contracts for erecting school buildings
at Mount Winans and Irvington was awarded
to Henry A. Maggie. The Mount Winans house
will cost Sc 677 and the one at Irvington So, 379.
A check for $4750 was received from the
Western Maryland Tidewater Company for
the old school building at Mount Winans.
1t was ordered that d. Fred Shamberger,
principal Vi Il0 MdHudl Training SCHOOL aL
Sparrow's Point, receive salary of 81 ,000 be-
ginning September, 1902
Checks for teachers salaries were ordered to
be sent out as soon as the new levy is available,
which will be June 1st.
The schools were ordered closed on Whit
Monday as it is a school holiday, according to
the State school law.
The list of trustees for the various schools of
the county was completed.
Judge Fowler Decides Case of Inter-
est-In the Circuit Court here few days age
Chief Judge Fowler filed an opinion in the
case of Amanda Oppenheimer against Jacob
Levy and wife, argued before him, in which
be says he will sign decree granting therelief
prayed for by the plaintiff, with costs. The
case came before the court on bill filed by
the plaintiff to set aside tax sale of lot Of
ground of which she was the owner Of the re-
version in fee, thedefendants being the owners
Of the leasehold interest. The property was
assessed to the owners ofthe leasehold interest,
who neglected to pay taxes and permitted the
lot to be sold and at the sale became the pur-
chaser at asum about equal to the unpaid taxes
and costs. The defendants continued to pay
the ground rent to the plaintiff for some time,
and until after the expiration of the time in
which the plaintiff could redeem the property,
and then refused to longer continue to pay the
ground rent, claiming that by virtue of the
tax title the rent reserved in the original lease
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