The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-02-17

Hyde,s. 18th Disrrict-All prophecies to
the contrary, the recent cold snap was sne
means of filling our storage houses Wild nne
quality of ice averaging inches IN tnlck ness.
In consequence farmers have solved serious
problem that threatened all SORTS OF oiscon
fort. Many hundreds of acres of plowIng nave W
been accomplished since Christmas, Wnlis
springlike atmosphere, with snow covered
surroundings, accompanied by STORMS u
thunder and lightning, have included tne E saI.
ETY. of weather vageries during the past ioIt,
night, causing considerable discussion anu
com parison with past seasons by our Oldest
residents, who are more or less weatnerMlse.
The attractive new residence of Mr.. w. Ar
mour Jenkins is nearing completion ana Ger,
tainly reflects creditably upon the aoliity anu
architectural skill of the contractor ana Duiiu-
er, Mr. Dennis J. Shannahan. of Fallston.
The Colonial style prevails throughout the
design and in combination with the latest
sanitary and hygienic improvements: Will IL
sure thoroughly comfortable and ARTISTIC
abode. for this most popular gentleman anu
sion stands the old-fashioned country seat
and ancestral home of the Jenk ins family. that
for centuries has sheltered the defendants OF
this historical branch of our first settlers ana
which will soon be demolished, thus removing
an old landmark beloved by its fond assocla,
lions and "reminiscences but having Outlived
its usefulness it must succumo to the new
table, mishap often occurring to mortals.
In the recent death February 14th,) OF Mrs;
Anna Spertzel, widow of George Spertzel, aged
50 years, this community lost an estlmaDle
member, remembered by many generations Tor
her kindliness and charity. She was nearly Q
lifelong resident of this locality.
MIR. Clay Drewry, Jr., of the B. N. HYDE Co,
left this week for his home in Richmond, Va,
for visit of two weeks.
The recent Northumberland uptials, an
nounced in THE UNION last week, Occaslone0
considerable surprise in this community,
where both bride and groom have many friends
who wish them joy.
Miss Ida Ady entertained last Sunday at
dinner social club of young folks from Balti-
more of which she is member.
Leah Rebekah Lodge, I. o. o. F., OF Glen
Arm, composed of the wives and sweethearts
of the members of the order, is busily engaged
preparing for their annual oyster supper, to be.
held in the hall, Friday and Saturday eve
nings, February 10th and 18th. Judging from
the interest manifested the usual success will
attend their efforts.
The public sale of personal property be-
longing to County Commissioner George W.
Yellott, for Wednesday, February 18th. will
undoubtedly attract large concourse of peo-
pie, as the stock and implements are in all res
poets first-class.
The choir attached to st. Johns r. G.
Church is preparing the Easter music, under
the direction of Miss Phoebe Preston, organist,
of Fallston, Md.
Miss Ida Ambrose, an especial favorite of
this neighborhood, whose indisposition has
caused much concern, is reported to be conva-
lescing.
The patrons of the Valley Hotel in this vi
cinity are particularly pleased to be once more
welcomed by Vernon s. Ford, who was for
merly clerk for the late Thomas Brown, at
that old hostelry. He is popular among all
the patrons. HOWARD.
White Hall, N. G. R. R.-Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Pearce, of this place. have issued cards
for the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jessie
V. Pearce, and Mr.. William r. Rampley, of
Hartford county. The ceremony will take place
at Vernon NJ. E. Church, Wednesday, Feb
ruary 28th, at P. M.
Mr.. E. G. Hunter, who has been assistant
to the railroad agent at this station, has been
transferred to similar position at Glen Rock,
Pa. He has been succeeded here by Mr.. Wal
ter Steltz.
On Monday afternoon Mrs. William e. Nor
rs entertained the members of the White Hall
Book Club at her home here. Those present
were Mrs. Richard Remare. Mrs. Thomas Eli
ott Mrs. ]. Leonard Slade. Mrs. W. H. D.
Read, Mrs. Thomas c. Hunter, Mrs John P.
Mays, Mrs. Thomas L. Parrish Mrs. William
Elliott, Mrs. H. s. Dryden, Mrs. W. P Bosley
and Misses Bessie Luckey, Lula Norris, Bessie
Parrish and Mildred Remare.
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Troyer gave party
few evenings ago in honor of their son and
daughter. Dancing and music were the fea
lures.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Duncan Black have been
visiting the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel w. Black, of this place.
Rev. Samuel M Enge. pastor of White Hall
and Bethel Presbyterian Churches, is spending
this week in Philadelphia
Miss Marion Hunter, who spent some weeks
here with her sister, Mrs. Clarence M. Hoshall
has returned to her home at Sharon, Hartford
county.
Miss Bertha Elliott is visiting.friends at Ro-
land Park. s.
Lauraville, Hartford Road.-We had the
most severe part of the winter last week and
great many persons filled their ice-houses, cut
ting ice from 81 to 4 inches thick.
The Lauravile Juniors entertainment and
hop, which was held few evenings ago, prov,
e6 very successful, Lauraville Hall being taxed
to its utmost capacity.
Mr.. Archie Little, whose parents reside at
this place. died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital,
last Saturday night, from a complication of
diseases. Mr.. Little is survived by wife and
one child. He was "a years of age.
Lauraville Volunteer Fire Company will
hold an oyster roast at Fred. Hills Park, on
the I'D of February. Don't forget to come and
bring your friends. You will be welcome
Owing to the open winter number Of houses
are being built here. The Lauraville Land
ty, Rosekemp seven and several are nearing
completion in Willax Park. Real estate is
booming hereabouts. H.
Jurors for the March Term.-On Thurs
day, 18th instant, Judge Duncan drew the ju-
rors to serve at the March term of the Circuit
Court, which begins on the first Monday of
the month. Below is published the list the
figures after the names indicating the district
the juror is from:
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