The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-02-27

white Hall, N. G. R. R.-Major W. s. Nc
Comas, general manager OF the Maryland
Green Marble Company, whose quarry is neal
White Hall, and who spent the winter II
Chicago, arrived here last week. While IN th'
West he contracted for additional machinery
for the quarry, which will soon arrive and b'
installed thus greatly increasing the daily ca
pacity. This quarry furnishes very beauti
full green marble and there is growing de
mand for it. The general manager has beer
compelled to turn down several orders on &C
count of not being able to fill them on time.
Mr.. Luke Ensor. second son of Mr.. William
Ensor, the largest landowner in the 9TH district
died at his home near ParKton, Saturday eve
ming, from paralysis. He was 81 years of age
and q prosperous farmer and dairyman. He
is survived by widow and an infant child
Funeral services were held at Sta5ler's NJ. E
Church, the Rev. C. NJ. Cullum conducting the
same. Interment in Stabler's Cemetery.
Mrs. Ellen Slade, widow of Madison Slade
who had an attack of paralysis some time
since, is in an improved condition at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. James w. Ayres, OF
Parkton.
Mr.. Charles A. Rowe, of Towson. assistant
secretary to United States Senator German, in
company with his father, spent Sunday last at
the home of Mrs. Matte Keech, of White Hall.
A company has been incorporated, with its
main Office in StewartstowD, Pa, for the pur-
pose Of furnishing light and power to surround
ing villages. The company will build dam
on Deer Creek, at some point in Baltimore
county, the coming spring.. 1t organized by
Gable, president; ]. B. Gable, vice president ;
]. NJ. Wilson. secretary; c. r. Ramsay, treas
urer = John K. Green, superintendent of con-
struction.
DR.. Thomas C. Baldwin, of Gemmill's, 7th
district, who some time ago sold his property
to Mr.. A. J. Elliott, ST., will move to White
Hall. March LIST, and occupy the house of MIR.
WilliamsE. Carr.
Mr. H. II. RUSSELL son of Mr. Reister Rus
SELL member of the School Board, who has
been conducting the general store at White
Hall. will shortly vacate the store building
and remove to bis former home in Reisters-
town. Mr.. John F. Wiley, of Norrisville. will
succeed Mr. Russell here. W.
Rayville, 9th District.--By the reckless
feeding of one of the mills at the powder
works at Hoffmanville, in this district. an ex-
plosion occurred few days ago that killed a
workman named VIM H. Gable and destroyed
two houses. The remains of the unfortunate
man were sent to his late home in Scranton, Pa.
The town of New Freedom, York county,
has lately lost by death some of its most prom
inent citizens. Among these were Henry
Hoffacker, Israel Bailey, ice-cream manufac-
turer; and George Boesser, who lately bought
the store of George Gore. The latter died of
Bright's disease.
Mr. Henry Dickmyer expects to remove his
family from this district 10 Towson this week.
He is a record clerk in the office of County
Clerk Cole.
With all due respect to the memory of
George Washington it was something of a
hardship to we people away back in the woods
to be cut off from our mail facilities for two
days in succession on account of the rural
carriers having holiday.
A Is NJ Hs~s.~,, 1f Dt,l1l he
postoffice, died few days ago from diphtheria.
Jack Frost found way into some of the po-
tato bins around here this winter.
The physicians have been pretty hard run
for the past few months and there has been
heavy run on the woodpiles in order to keep
comfortable.
At the public sales now being held horses
are bringing good prices, but cows sometimes
go as low as $40 head.
Wheat fields do not present a favorable APP
pearance on account of the severity of the
winter. o.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
services will be held at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, Sweet Air. on Sun
day afternoon. February 28th, at the usual
hour, conducted by Rev. Robert E. Golladay,
Of Baltimore
MIR. Robert D. Mosner, principal of the pub
lie school at Govanstown, paid short visit
early this week to friends at Sweet Air, where
be formerly taught.
People have been experiencing great diff
Guilty in crossing the Gunpowder falls in order
to get to Baltimore. Some of the Oldest resi-
dents say they never before knew the water to
be so high. Some who started to the city were
obliged to turn back because Of the danger.
A large congregation greeted Rev. Mr..
Smith at Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday
He will occupy the same pulpit
next Sunday morning.
held an interesting meeting at the church, on
afternoon, 18th instant.
Mabel, the little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Burk, who live near Sweet Air, is
very ill at this time. She is bright and in
teresting child and the friends of the family
earnestly hope for her recovery. DR.. JohR s.
Green is in attendance.
There has been q great deal of sickness in
this community and the people are anxiously
= waiting the advent of spring in the hope of a
change for the better.
Dr. Thomas l.. Emory, the well known
physician of Manor Glen, has been sick with
pneumonia. His many friends hope for his
speedy recovery. M.
Convention, 18th District.-A surprise party
was rendered Mrs. George Kline on the 10th
instant, in honor of her birthday. Vocal and
instrumental music and games were among
the pleasing features The Loreley Cornet
Band was present and played several airs very
Mrs. Emil VenZke, Miss Bertha
Kline and Mr.. George Chisolm entertained the
guests with piano music and solos. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. E. VenZke,
Misses Mamie Weaver, Ada Knight and Messrs.
Freeland Kline, G. Bretschwerdt, Arthur
Knight, George Groscup, Louis Keys, j. Il.
Kline, Harry Knight, Henry Pulsford and
many Others Refreshments were served at a
late hour. Mrs. Kline was the recipient of
some very pretty presents.
Many valentines were received by some of
the young ladies of this community and their
arrival caused no small amount of heart fut'
terings.
Mr.. w. w. Smith is having some needed i'm
made to his dwelling. Mr.. Chas.
Kline is doing the work.
MIR. Charles Smiley of Annapolis, is guest
of his brother, MIR. Robert Smiley, of this
Mrs. Frank Holtzner, of this place, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Robert Kenney, who
lives in Baltimore. A.
Arcadia, 9Th DESTRUCTION Monday last
(Washington's birthday Pleasant Hill Coun-
Gil, No. 70, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, raised flag over
its hall at the store of N. II. Bortner Son.
Alesia Council, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, and Hamp-
order, and Trenton Lodge, 1. o. M, were pres
ent and took part in the ceremonies. About
$50 people were present to cheer Old Glory
when she was foated to the breeze. On &C.
count of the unfavorable weather of the morn
ing Alesia Band failed to put in an appearance.
Mr.. F. D. Ensor, of Pleasant Hill Council,
made the address of welcome and prayer was
offered by Rev. s. J. Derr. Others who took
part in the ceremonies were Mrs Frank Co.
fell, William Boyd, John Bosom, VIM. Arma-
cost, William G. Cooper and George W. Belt. :.
Messrs. Bortner & Son, merchants, presented
the flag to Pleasant Hill Council and the cere-
monies attending the raising of it were both
patriotic and interesting.
Mr.. James Rhoten has sold his farm at Ar
cadia to Mr.. E. Clinton Tracey, superintendent
of the county aims house, who will take pos
session of it about April LIST. The place con-
tains so acres and it is said that Mr.. Tracey.
who lately sold his farm in this district, paid
81, 600 for it. For the present Mr. Rhoten will
occupy Mrs. Fowble's house. He contem-
plates the purchase of another farm. N.
Knoebel, 10th District.-Many of the
farmers of this vicinity are now cutting wood,
clearing up fence rows and cleaning up gener-
ally preparatory to beginning spring work.
Mr. Daniel Mast has just completed cob
mill and is now ready for customers. The
mill was built entirely BY Mr.. Mast and is pro-
PEELED by windmill that is giant affair.
MIR. and Mrs. Milton Dance, of VALLEY
View" are indisposed at this time. Mr.. Dance
ignores his 76 years and delights in driving
young and fractions horses.
Mrs. Joseph Dilworth is still quite sick at this
time.
The little daughter of Mr.. John q. Snyder
has been very i'll, but is improving under the