The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-11-17

i Perry Hall. 18th pistrict.-The annual
meeting of Perry Hall Building and Loan As
ISOLATION was held on the 7th instant when q
dividend of 81 per cent for the past six months
was declared. An election for officers resulted
as follows: President, William ). Moore; vice.
president, A. r. Schroeder; secretary, Bart
Seidl; treasurer, Joseph V. Kahl; directors,
Peter Gerst, George Langkam, John M.
Luskorn, Frederick Dannenfelser, William H.
Schroeder, William E. Reichert, Edward ].
Schroeder and John g. Reichert attorney,
James Kelley. After the usual business of the
evening had been disposed Of Mr.. P. K. Soth,
proprietor of the hotel where the meetings are
held, invited the members to an appetizing
lunch that he had especially prepared for their
enjoyment.
The recent cold days made the people think
Of replenishiDg the wood piles and this has
made some extra work for many. 1t is not an
uncommon thing now to see people wearing
overcoats while husking corn in the fields.
A family in this neighborhood has six mar
ried daughters and last Sunday the first boy in
the family was baptised. The event was one
of much more than usual importance
Rabbit dogs are in great demand just now
and some have brought fancy prices. A man
from Baltimore came out here last week and
paid SIG for one that was probably not worth
over 16 cents. And so it goes.
There is still plenty of railroad talk heard in
| this community aud surveying corps have been
running lines right and left through wheat
ground so deep that it is not possible to remove
them and last summer some farmers had their
moving machines broken by running into
these before they saw them. The surveyors
| don't appear to have any regard for the prop
erty of other people. If an obstacle such as a
tree. &C., appears in their way they simply
] chop it down. And it don't make any differ
ence what kind of tree it is. A few days ago
man asked one of the surveyors what they
were running line for and he replied: IAN
air ship"
The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Michaels
Lutheran Church, Perry Hall, cleared over
J $50 at the supper given at the home of Mrs.
George Langkam few nights ago.
/ have noticed the turkeys going towards the
woods. They must know that Thanksgiving
up the ghost" just yet B.
Rossville, 18th District.-A very enjoyable
surprise party was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Kern to their daughters, Misses
Ada and Elizabeth, on Thursday, November
9th, the occasion being the birthday of Miss
Ada. The young ladies were thoroughly sur
prised by their many friends who came in
body. The evening passed pleasantly and all
tooquickly for jolly merry makers. Games,
music, social intercourse and comic Rotations
by Mr.. Archer Gross composed the amuse-
ments for the evening Sqmptuous refresh, /.
heartily partook. at late hour they all de- I
parted for their homes wishing their genial
host and hostess and their charming daughter
many happy returns of the glad day each year.
Many handsome tokens of friendship were
left for Miss Ada, showing the high esteem in
which she is held by her friends. Among
those present were: Mrs. Charles W. Lantz,
Misses Stella Selling, Jessie M. Hood, Mary
Selling. Emma Kern, Mamie Lantz, Maud K.
Volz, Ethel Gettman, Nellie Gross, Ruth Herr
mann, Barbara Geiser, Anna Betz, Addie
Herman, Mamie Betz Wilhelmina Lantz,
Amelia LantZ Ada Kern Carrie Forester,
Lizzie Kern and Messrs. Charles Selling, Henry
Betz, John Selling, Willie Betz, Joseph Kern,
Fred Hermann, Fred. Volz. Edgar Gross,
Albert Hermann Archer Gross, Eddie Kern
and John Blessing.
The congregation of Orem's NJ. E. Church
postponed rededicaticn until Sunday 25th in
slant. Revival services began there on Wed /
nesday.
Rev. G. F. Fleck having resigned as pastor
of Zion Evangelical Church, will preach his
first sermon at Frostburg, Md, Sunday, De-
cember I'd. He will be missed by many friends 4
here.
Zion Church will hold an oyster supper on /
the Goth, 21st and 22d instant, for the benefit
of the church. D.
1 Hamilton, Hartford Road.-Having an arc
and the Hartford road having the number of
lights increased on the Hartford road, Glenmore
white and other avenues and roads; securing
car line to run from the Hartford to the Belair
road by way of Hamilton avenue, are few
of the things just now being projected by our
people.
L The town is one of the most prosperous in
the suburbs with its gas electric light, tele-
phone exchange, water, savings bank and
many other good things that speak for them
selves and show what wideawake citizens can
do when they work harmoniously together.
A man who is being good deal talked about
as good one to send 10 the Legislature from
this section of the county is Mr.. F. G. Purdum,
of the firm of Purdum d Co., druggists. He
would make most worthy representative.
The Northeast Baltimore Improvement As
ISOLATION, Hamilton Improvement Association,
Evergreen Lawn improvement Association
and residents along the Hartford road have in
stituted proceedings for the condemnation of
the city end of the Hartford road.
At the last meeting of Hamilton Improve
ment Association it was decided to take up
the general improvement of Hamilton, such
as identifying the lawns, building sidewalks
and having the electric car company keep the
weeds and grass from its tracks.
The Suburban Savings Bank recently organ
lied here, is progressing most satisfactorily
and at the last meeting of the directors steps
were taken to still further increase its business
It is we'll managed institution and the people
are appreciating the benefits to be derived from
it. The officers are President, Mr.. William
McAllister; vice. president, Mr.. Charles H.
Knox secretary, Mr.. G. H. Bradheld ; treas
urer, Mr.. W. s.. MacWilliams. w.
Carney, Hartford Road.-The funeral of
Mr.. Uriah Carter, who died on the 4th instant
at his home at Baynesville, took place on
Tuesday at Providence M. E. Church. Rev.
j. r. Pardew conducted the services. He is
survived by widow and two sons-Messrs.
William and Morris Carter. Mr.. Carter was a
highly esteemed citizen and his family have
the sympathy of many friends in their be-
reavement.
A successful protracted meeting is now in
progress at Hiss M. E. Church. Ten persons
have already professed conversion.
At its last meeting Carney Building and
Loan Association declared a semi-annual
dividend of 8 per cent. and elected the follow
ing officers for the enscing year: President,
A. L. France; vice president, Henry Bash
secretary, Robert H. Blackburn treasurer,
Thomas Carney; directors, these officers and
Henry Magness, John Chenworth, John Braun,
Snyder; attorney, Arthur P. Shanklin.
Mrs. Gardner, who had been visiting her
brother, Mr.. Grant German, and other relatives
here, has returned to her home in St. Mi
chael's, Md.
Mr.. John Braun, Jr. who is in the U. S.
Army and has been stationed in Cuba, has re-
turned to his regiment after paying visit to
his home near Carney. ].
Dulany's Valley, 10th District.-Prepara-
tions are being made for an oyster supper to be
held at the school house in this valley, on
November Both and December LIST. Proceeds
for the benefit of the school, The teacher,
Miss Bertha F. Halle, is very popular and it is
hoped the supper will be literally patronized.
Mrs. William Albright and daughter are
spending few days with relatives in Baltimore.
Many regrets are expressed at the removal of
Mr.. N. M. McCourtney and family from this
valley. They are among the kindest of neigh
bors and have made many friends since they
have resided here. 1t is hoped their lines
may be cast in pleasant places.
There has been a marked change in the
weather and the country now presents de-
cidedly wintry appearance. But it is too early
yet for severe weather and it is hoped it may
hold off for some time, as there is still much
unhusked corn in the fields.
Mrs. William Lambright of this valley, has
flock of Sc beautiful turkeys that will furnish
toothsome Thanksgiving and Christmas din
ners for many.
Mr.. Thomas Mann has been making some
building improvements on his farm in the
way of an addition to his tenant house, a new
corn house, &c. P.
Brooklandville, Sd District.-Mr. Fred.
E. Vogts, son of Mr.. VIM. G. Vogts, died
Thursday. Sth inst, at his home at franklin
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