The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-04-01

Chase. 18th District.-Ma Maryland Day was
celebrated by the pupils Of Chase school with
appropriate readings, Rotations, essays anu
singing. Those taking active part IN the ex,
ercises were Katie Lay. Bessie, Grace ano
Josephine York Myrtle and Harriet Evans,
Lawrence Johnson, Frank and Anna Crouch,
Bessie Law, Anna, Edna and Nellie vincent,
Clarence and Roy Earle, William League ana
Walter Maddox.
one of the most pleasant events of the season
was the oldtime quilting party given oy MIS-.
James Asher few days ago. Inc no5.ess
in the community when she decided 10 give
! the quilting: nevertheless, she was more tnan
/ charmed by the success of her plan ana no
| doubt she will be followed by others IN the
neighborhood in reverting occasionally 70 tnl y
| oldtime pastime of combining work Win
| pleasure. Among the most expert qnilters
| present will mention Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards,
/ Mrs. M. Il. League, Mrs. Anna League, MIS-.
| Minnie Bramble, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Ella
| Edwards and Misses Bradford Gist and Grason
The friends of Mrs. James Asher rendered
her surprise party on Saturday evening last.
! Quite a large number of guests were present
| and all enjoyed the evenings entertainment
| very much.
Our little village was thrown into great ex-
element on Wednesday OF last week Dy =
railroad train killing a man.. For TIME ~
| was thought some resident OF Chase was the
| unfortunate victim, when later developments
proved that the man was unknown. AT the
| inquest the Railroad Company was exonerateu
from all blame in the matter. When pauper
is killed on railroad track and the railroad IS
exonerated from blame in the matter, when
should pay for the burial of the victim, the
county or railroad? Opinion is divided around
here and would like the views OF the EDITORS.
Will you kindly answer this for rs IN the next
Issue of THE UNION? lUnder such circum-
efouooo fhoro vvoul6 sopu1 tn he other WaV
out of 1.-THE county would have to pay ior
the burial.-EDS. .
Mrs. Elizabeth Porter, of Baltimore, died on
the 23d. She was the Oldest daughter OF the
late Joseph Pugh, and sister OF Mr; Samnel ,.
Pugh and Mrs George Kline, of White Marsh,
Lam glad to say that Mrs. Edward Rollins
has entirely recovered from her recent illness.
Stella, the little daughter OF Mr.. Martin
Myers, who has been ill with scarlet lever, Is
able to be out again.
Mr.. Howard Brazier, who is sojourning at
Southern Pines, N. c., for the benefit OF bis
health, is expected home shortly. He writes
that he is very much improved. u.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-The death of Mrs. Louis ]. Higartner,
at her home at Sunny brook, which was re-
ported in The UNION last week, was not I'M
expected by her friends and those who visited
her during her illness were much impressed
with the CdIm anu CuccTlul ia WAlSA
she submitted to the will of God. She is sadly
missed by her husband and little children and
they have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community. The funeral took place at Will
sons M. E. Church, Unionville, of which the
deceased had long been member. The pastor,
Rev. M. L. Beall conducted the services, the
church being too small to hold the large num-
Der of people who turned out to pay the last
sad tribute. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
John Smith, Harry Piersol. Isaac King, Frank
Smith, William e. Pocock and John Miller.
There were number of handsome floral trib-
utes 1t was Mrs. Hilgartner's desire that Rev.
J. L. Jacobs pastor of Fairview M. K. Church
South should assist in her funeral services,
but he was absent attending conference at
Winchester. Va, and was unable to do so.
1t would seem that death has been unusually
busy during the past winter and many, both
old and Young, have been called hence and,
in consequence, there are many sad vacancies
in family circles.
Mrs. John R. Price, Of Jacksonville, has
been visiting her father, Mr.. Robinson. OF
Hartford county, who has been suffering with
heart trouble for some time; also her sister,
Mrs. Rouse, of Belair.
Miss Nora Brown, of Sweet Air, who had
been visiting in New York city, has returned.
Mrs. McClung wife of Mr.. Nelson McClung,
who farms the Shields place, near Sunnybrook,
is very i'll at this time
The minister who was called to st. Johns
Lutheran Church, Sweet Air, some time ago,
has not yet put in an appearance. A minister
from Baltimore has been conducting services
there.
Communion services will be held in Chest.
nut Grove Church, on Sunday morning, April
I'd. conducted by the pastor, Rev. James W;
Campbell. A preparatory service will be held
on Saturday afternoon and the pastor especial
ly desires good attendance.
The recent pleasant weather has caused the
farmers to wear smiling faces and they are
Of cprinO unrk with 0nm nQn0AhIQ
energy. M.
White Hall, N. @. R. Ron Friday eve
ming. March 18th, the children of Mr.. Thomas
r. Downs, of Stablersville 7th district, gave him
a surprise in honor of his 6lst birthday. The
affair was very enjoyable one and was par
ticipated in by a number of relatives and
friends.
Mr.. George M. Wiley has sold bis farm. 10.
Gated in the upper end OF this district, 10 Mr..
So, 800. The place contains IS acres and iswell
improved.
During the thunder storm of Friday night of
last week the dwelling of Mr.. Clarence NJ.
Hoshall, of this place, was struck by lightning.
Some damage was done to the interior of the
house and all the members of the family were
more or less affected, but none were seriously
hurt.
The children of Harvey Williams. of this
district, who had not been properly cared for,
have been committed to the care Of the Balti-
more Society for the Protection OF Children. on
a warrant sworn out by Superintendent Geo.
w. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ Foster, of this place, on
Tuesday evening entertained many of their
friends at tea. Among the number were Mr..
Charles H. Wise. Mr. and Mrs. r. II. Wiley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence M. Hoshall, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. P. Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Evans
Anderson, Misses Clara Burns and Ruth Miller
and Mr.. Theodore H. Crommer.
Miss Lizzie Slade, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. G. Slade, of White Hall, entertained num-
Der of her young friends at dinner last Sunday.
In the party were Misses Lizzie Ayres. Elva
Ayres, Bernice Slade, Ida Slade, Annie Slade,
Nellie Robinson, Edith Ayres and Messrs
Christopher Slade Harold Slade, Edward G.
Hunter, James G. Hunter and W. Carroll
Hunter
Miss Fannie Ayres, daughter of Mr.. James
w. Ayres, well known merchant of Parkton,
who had been teaching school in Somerset
county, Md, has resigned her position and
returned to her home.
There are some cases of grip in this COM
munity among the sufferers being Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard H. Wiley.
Mr. Robert G. Bacon, who has been suffer-
ing from an attack of rheumatism, is mending
slowly. s.
Hereford, 7th District.--The Ladies' Aid
Society of Hereford M. E. Church met Fri
day, March oath, at the home of Mrs. George
Hamilton, where very pleasant evening was
spent. The next meeting will he held at the
home of Mr.. Frank Donaldson.
The fairy festival held by the young ladies
of the above church, on the evening of March
18th, was a successful and enjoyable affair.
Mr.. Geo. w Elliott, whose serious illness was
several times reported from here, died of dropsy
of the heart on Monday evening last, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Mays.
Mr. Elliott, who was retired merchant, is
survived by widow and one daughter. He
had been engaged in business in this village
thirty-three years.
A fine young horse belonging to Mr.. Joshua
w. Armacost died of lockjaw few days ago.
Mr.. George w. Howard, contractor and bull
der, with his family, will shortly give up his
home here and remove to Baltimore. Many
regrets are expressed at their determination to
leave.
Mr.. Arthur Arnold and family are now oc-
cupying the house of Mr.. Scott P. Matthews.
Mr.. Grant Mays is now occupying the house
vacated by Mr.. Arnold. y
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Freeman Miller, who were
recently married, have commenced housekeep.
Jug in the house of Mr.. Herbert G. Palmer.
Mr.. Joshua w. Armacost and family are
now occupying their new home.
Mr., George e. Diven, of this village, has