The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-24

Long Green. nth District.-Mrs. Kate =.
Hinder entertained some friends from ONO on
Sunday last and they were treated 20 true
MARYLAND hospitality, including view OF tne
country from large bOb-eled, to Wnlcn Were
attached four horses that drew them swiftly
and rnerrily over the heaviest fall OF snow We
have had here in years: -;
dent of this neighborhood, but who has lor
thirty years been living in Indiana, mas re-
turned to visit relatives in this nelgnDornoou.
Mr.. G. D. Warfel, who has been SICK at ms
home in Dulany's Valley for some ume' con-
tinues about the same. 60, 49,
Baltimore spent last Sunday with her motner
The funeral Of Mrs. August Clarke, who died
after a lingering illness, on Friday, 10th INST 1,
took place on Sunday. at Trinity T. y; Lnurc 70
Deceased was a daughter OF MI N. u.
Of Dulanyss v all yyee an1 od
Several meetings have been held by repre-
sentative citizens of this neighborhood in re-
gard to our mail facilities which, under the X.
r D. system. are no better than they were
thirty years ago and which the demands OF
this thickly settled and growing community
require more prompt and emclenS se.vlco ~
place of. or in addition to, that OF the present
time. What is asked for here is short star
route to supply Long Green, Knoeoel and
Dulany's Valley with an early morning mail
and petition has been signed and COM
mittee appointed to see the postomce autnorl'
ties in reference to the matter. Your cores
Union fails to state that letter mailed here
after 2 P. M. will not leave Glen Arm until
p. NJ. the following day, and reply from BAL
timore can not be had for two days more.
The patrons and scholars seem much pleased
with the newly appointed principal OF our
school, Miss Bernice Gorsuch, who was Tor
merly scholar here herself.
Mr. and Mrs. s. Seymour Smith, Mrs. John
e. Slade and Mr.. Thomas Bowers attended
East Baltimore District Epworth League con-
yention as delegates from Wilson's League.
The League service next Sunday will be led
by Mr. ]. W. Phillips and special music Will
be rendered by the choir.
mas service and treat to the children on Thurs
day night 18th, in the hall here. 3.
Rayville, 9th District.-No one in this
section is finding fault with the weather clerk
on account of his not giving us good COM
modify of winter weather so far. Nearly each
day he shows his hand in wrapping us up a
little heavier in his white mantle. The sleigh
ing could not be better and most of our folks
are making use of it. Ice is being cut from
to 8inches thick and those who have ice houses
are filling them.
Mr.. Jesse Daily, who lived near Freeland
Station, died on the 10Th inst, in his 87th
year. He was buried at Middletown on Sat-
urday morning, Rev. H. E. Kemp of Balti-
more, former pastor of Gunpowder Baptist
Church. officiating. Mr.. Daily was member
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He is survived by son, Jesse N, former
clerk under Court Clerk Bacon at Towson, and
one daughter. In politics Mr.. Daily was a
Democrat, having served one term as Judge
of the Orphans Court. He was very kind
neighbor and an indulgent parent.
Miss Edna A. Trabert, daughter of Mrs.
Barbara Trabert who lives near this place,
and who is teacher in the 10th district, is
reported quite i'll, having had an attack Of
typhoid fever and is now suffering with peri
tonitis She is at her boarding house, near
Hess postoffice, and is nursed by her sister,
Miss Belle Trabert. Her many friends in this
neighborhood are wishing for her speedy re-
covery.
Mrs. Absalom Baker, who was taken sick
about three months ago. still remains quite
feeble, not being able to walk across her room.
Mumps and chicken-p0x are keeping many
of the little folks in doors. In fact, a number
of the parents had "fat'' jaws also.
Pine Grove Sabbath school will give an en-
on Christmas eve, commencing
at 7.30 o'clock. Mr.. p. A. Stiffier is superin-
tendent of the school.
Rev. F. B. Emenheiser will preach at this
place on Sunday morning, December 18th.
Now. Messrs. Editors, we will close by not
only wishing you feast of good things, bnt
that all of you-your devil not excluded Qf
there is any good in him)-may enjoy the
holiday season, and greetings OF prosperity
for 1905. s.
Jacksonville and Sunny 10th Dis.
trict.-The funeral of Mrs. knight, who died
at the home of her son, Mr.. Wesley knight,
near Baldwin, took place at Chestnut Grove
I),oe hut Ghf1ra of 1 d NJ N
church being filled by the relatives and friends
of the deceased. The pastor, Rev. James w.
Campbell conducted the service and spoke of
the life and character of the deceased who was
noted for amiableness and kindness OF heart.
Six grandsons served as pall.bearers, viz: FL
mer Brown, Aubrey Jackson, Thos Foard, Per-
cival Parlett Albert Standiford and - Standi-
ford Slade Bros. & Co. had charge of the fu-
neral arrangements. Mrs. Knight, who was
the widow Of Wesley Knight, is survived by
large, family including sixty grandchildren.
As mentioned in THE UNION last week Mrs.
been advised by her physician to go to hos.
pital in Baltimore for treatment. Her present
trouble is the result of serious injury she suS-
tanned about two years ago by upsetting her
carriage on a stone pile in the Sweet Air road.
Her many friends sympathize with her in her
misfortune.
While Mr.. John Burk was on his way to
Baltimore a few days ago his horses limbs
suddenly became paralyzed and he could not
proceed. He sent the animal to hospital for
treatment and it died there. The horse was
much priced by MIR. Burk.
Miss Georgianna Burk, of Baltimore, is Wis
iting her cousin, Miss Anna Burk, at her home
near Sweet Air.
The Misses Parlett, who had been sick at
their home near Sunny brook are much bet
ter. They are daughters of the late William j.
Parlett of REGISTER avenue, their mother hav-
ing purchased part of the farm of Mr.. William
II. Curtis.
ing for Christmas. The little folks will be
given every opportunity to enjoy themselves,
but in some homes the death angel has enter.
ed and those who have family reunions will
miss the absent ones. M.
Fork. 18th misunderstanding is now the
principal occupation of the people and the
Jingle of bells can be heard at almost any hour
The roads are in splendid condition and the
sport was never better.
Mr.. John E. Erwin, who some time age
bought the store and dwelling of Mr.. Charles
A. Benson, at this place, has moved his family
into the house and will hereafter conduct his
business there. He will improve the property
by the erection of porches, etc., next spring.
Mr.. J. Lester Smith, who lately purchased
the old 15-Mile House, Hartford road, has re-
moved to his new home and carpenters are
now busily engaged making necessary altera'
tons.
A number of ladies from this section were
in Baltimore this week doing their Christmas
shopping. From the looks of things they
must have gotten rid of no small amount oil
cash.
A few days ago Mrs. John E. Erwin, of this
place, received letter from her sister, who il
a resident of Seward, Alaska. It is dated No
vember 23d and says that at that time there
was over foot of snow on the ground there.
Mr.. James L. Wilkens, who is student a
Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, Pa, i
now at his home here for the Christmas holi
day. ).
Raspeburg, 18th District.-The ''measur
ing party held at the home of Mr.. Charles
Selling, of Rockdale, by the Ladies' Aid Society
of Catch NJ. E. Church, was a success and ar
enjoyable affair. Mr.. Howard Mccormick
of Fullerton, was awarded the prize as thu
tallest person present, Mrs. HESS, of Rock
dale, was the stoutest lady, and little Marie
Cole was given a book for being the smalles
child present. Mrs. Selling was assisted in re
ceiving by Mrs. Clifton Mccormick and Mrs
Thomas Mccormick Mr. Charles Selling ant
Mr.. Edward Elliott had charge of the measur