The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-02

Chase, 18th District.-One of the most
enjoyable events of the season was a surprise"
rendered Mr.. John Wilkinson, on Monday
last, it being the 49tb anniversary of his birth
day. The friends of Mr.. Wilkinson were very
anxious to make the event an entire surprise
to him, but were betrayed by his physician
who thoughtlessly remarked: Il must have
you around in time for your birthday party"
consequently, when the crowd arrived the one
least surprised was Mr.. Wilkinson. Among
those present were Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards
Mrs Nicholas Lay, Mrs. VIM. Earle Mr.. and
Mrs. Christopher Lawrence, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Asher, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards
MIR. and Mrs. hewitt League Mr.. and Mrs..
VIM. Carback,, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton McCor-
mick, of Gardenville, and Misses Nina Car
back, Grace Bramble, Minnie Maddox, Katie
Lay. Bessie Lay, Myrtle Evans and Messrs
Harry Bramble and Viers Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vincent, Jr., have re-
turned home after spending some time at At
lantic City.
Messrs. William Earle and Alex. Hughes
have returned from an outing on Spry's Is
land. While there they shot quite number
of ducks and geese and express themselves as
well pleased with their visit.
Regret is expressed at the serious illness of
Mr.. VIM. H. Evans, who is suffering from
severe attack of isthmus and grippe.
The funeral of Forest, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Affield, of Loreley, took place at
Ebenezer NJ. Il. Church. The services were
conducted by Rev. CharlesDelong, of Loreley.
Last Sunday afternoon the funeral of Mr..
Benjamin York; of Bengies, took place, at
Ebenezer Church. Mr.. York was member
of the knights of Pythias and was buried ac-
cording to the rites of that order. Rev. Frank
K. Isaac conducted the services Mr.. York is
survived by one daughter-Mrs John Lay, of
Chester, Pa.
Last Sunday was the day set apart for special
mission services at EbeDezer Church, but,
owing to the funeral of Mr. York, these SER
vices were postponed until Sunday, December
18th. l..
Hereford, 7th District.-Farmers of this
section have practically finished securing their
corn crop and are now in good shape for winter.
The next work to receive attention from them
will be butchering.
The members of Hereford Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.,
will hold their annual oyster supper and festi-
val in their hall here, on Friday and Saturday
evenings, December 9Th and 9th. Everybody
will be welcome.
Church in this village, on Sunday evening,
December Sd, conducted by the pastors. Rev.
T. Marshall West and Rev. Richard G. KoontZ.
The members of Eureka Council, Jr. D. U.
A. M, attended divine service last Sunday
morning at Partition NJ. E. Church and heard
Sanner. whose text was from Genesis, 40.
Mr.. George Corbin and family have removed
from this place to Baltimore.
Mr. Leonard Esterine, of Baltimore, Isl spend
ing several weeks with his brother Mr.. Harry
o. Esterline, of this place.
Mrs. Mary Coney. who spent several months
with her brothers and sisters, Mrs. Melchor
Buell.. of New Freedom; Messrs. James NJ
and George W. Thompson and Mrs r. H.
Mays. of Mt. Carmel, has returned to the home
of her daughter, Mrs. G. 3. Slower, of Sparrow's
Point.
Mr.. Samuel Naylor, of this village, has let
the contract for building an addition to his
house. Mr.. Arthur Arnold will do the work.
Mrs. Laura Esterline, of Baltimore, will
spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Andrew ). Marsh, of this place.
Mr.. s. Howard Miller, the village black
smith. makes a specially of shoeing kicking
horses, and he is an expert in that rather risky
business. He uses the Barcus horse stocks
Mr.. John M. Diven, of Baltimore spent last
Sunday with his parents here. ].