The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-12-29

Jacksonville and Sunnybroolx, 10th Dis
| trict.-Christmas was generally observed by
the people of this community and it proved Q
joyous season, albeit little cold for outdoor
pleasures. Family gatherings and dinners were
the chief features. The children, as usual, had
/ a good time and it seems as though santa
| Claus was very generous with his gifts TINS
year. 1.-THE Night Before Christmas is always
time OF more or less anxiety on tne par. OF
| mothers who fear that their dear little ones
will become so worked up over the promised
| visit from saint Nick" that they will not
close their eyes. However, nothing serious
resulted and the bright Christmas morning
| brought them down stairs early to find their
as gladden. their hearts and make the day a
| memorable one for them. 1t is asserted by
those who think they know that as there was
| no snow this year old Santa made his rounds
in an automobile and without bells. hence he
| got along with less racket than usual. But his
visit was none the less enjoyed and his praises
are being sung on every hand. May he enjoy
his usual good health for all the coming year.
The Sweet Air Lyceum continues to be the
chief topic of conversation with many and it
is affording much pleasure and instruction to
those who attend. The discussion last Satur-
day night was especially entertaining and
proved decided victory for the ladies, who
were deeply absorbed in it. Those who had
their side of the discussion earned the lasting
thanks Of the entire sex. The other part of
Annie Curry, Eleanor Green, Grace Payne and
Mary Smith and Mr.. Benjamin Burk recited
most acceptably. As usual the "Searchlight"
was very much enjoyed by the large audience.
sunrise prayer-meeting was held at Chest
nut Grove Christmas morning and although
the weather was intensely cold there was
quite a good attendance. After beautiful
service greetings were exchanged after which
the people departed for their homes to partici-
pate in the pleasures of the day. :,
Rev. William l.. Schmalhorst the popular
pastor, of the above church, is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
air. w. Harrison Curtis and daughter, of
Baltimore, are spending the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. G. Howard Marshall, at their home
at Sweet Air.
Mr. Jackson Smith, of Jacksonville, is visit
ing relatives at Highlandtown.
Miss Marion Wesley, daughter of Mr.. VIM.
Wesley, of Sunny brook, is spending some
time with her aunt, Mrs. Wilkinson, in Har-
ford county.
Mr.. Philip Lins, of this neighborhood, has
returned from Philadelphia where he served
as best man at the wedding of his cousin. <
Miss Laura Brown, of Catonsville, and Miss
Nora Brown, of Baltimore, are spending the
holidays with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ensor Brown.
Rev. Thomas L. Springer, former pastor,
preached in Chestnut Grove Church last Sun
day morning to large congregation.
Messrs. Herbert and Arthur Owens and Miss
Helen OW6QS, Oh sunny DTOOk, are SpeQOlDR
the.holidays with their parents.
Miss Mamie Snitker, of Baltimore, has been
visiting her cousins, Misses Anna and Ollie
Burk. Of Glover Hill Farm, near Sweet Air.
The people of this section were glad to learn
through the columns of THE UNION that Mr.
J. Perry Carroll had purchased the store stand
at Jacksonville from Mr.. G. @. Schuster. Mr..
Carroll, since he has been located here, has
built up a fine business and he deserves the
success that has crowned his efforts: Dur
ing the busy season he has been assisted by
his SON. in law, Mr. Howard Jackson.
Mr.. Alexander M. Morrison, whose death
was reported in TIE UNION last week, was for
many years s resident of this section of the
county and was known to all the older people,
He was member of Chestnut Grove Church
and his remains were inferred there. M.
Freeland, 9Th District.-Truly cold wave
has struck us. Last Monday morning the
mercury was 6 degrees above zero. Those
having ice-hOuses are very anxious for con-
tinuation of this weather for few days longer
so that they may store up some of this much.s
needed luxury for warm weather.
Christmas passed off very quietly in this
community. Nearly everybody enjoyed a
feast under his own vine and fig tree none
daring to modest or make him afraid.
The matrimonial market has been quite
brisk in the "Old Sixth" during the holidays.
Last Sunday, at high noon, quiet home
wedding took place at Mr.. Peter Parrish's, the
contracting parties being his youngest daugh-
ter, Miss Beulah and Mr.. Joseph ?. Keeny,
son of Mr.. John Fl. Keeny, near Eklo. Only
the immediate families of the bride and groom
were present. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. ]. A. Jones, of the Baptist Church,
The bridal party left for short trip South. =
The parsonage at Rayville is not losing any
of its prestige as the Gretna Green of this dis
trict. Last Sunday before Rev. f. B. Emen-
heiser started to fill his morning appointment,
he was called upon to unite in wedlock Mr..
Charles Smith and Miss Wareheim, both of
whom reside near Hoffmanville.
Protracted meeting is still in progress at
Gunpowder Baptist Church. Rev. J A. Jones
is in charge. Last Sunday night the congre-
cation at that place presented their pastor
purse of $40 and a large fat turkey, as Christ
mas gift. 1t seemed to gladden. the heart of
the minister very much to receive this tangi
BILE recognition of his Pensioners apprecia-
ton of his services among them.
Mrs. Ellen Ebersole, widow of Josiah Eber-
sole, who lived near this place, died on Christ
mas night, at IL o'clock. The funeral took
place Friday morning, at Mt. Zion Church.
She died of the infrmities of old age, having
reached her four score years. Three children
survive her-Mrs. Annie Wilhelm. with
whom she lived, and Messrs. Elisha and An
drew Ebersole.
Another year has almost passed into the
annals of history and when we pause to reject
over the happenings in our community we are
brought to face facts that ought to solemnly
impress us with the goodness of our Creator
in sparing us while others have been taken
off the stage of action. suitable time for
not only making good resolutions, but living
them to the very letter during 1907. May the
New Year not only be happy one but
prosperous one also to you, NJ essrs. Editors, is
the wish of your correspondent. B.
Duiany's Valley, 10th District.--The
Christmas entertainment given by the pupils
of Dulany's Valley public school, was well at
tended and much enjoyed. The children had
been carefully trained and acquitted themselves
admirably. Those whose names appeared on
the program were Willie Clark, Benjamin
Wuest, Maud Pocock, Henry Gompf, Anna
Gompf Emil Wuest, Lewis Gompf, Anna
Gompf, Elmer Lee, Pearl Albright, Alfred Lee,
Grace Albright. Clayton Gompf, Harry Al
W6itkof and Ernest Upton. The singing by
the school and the flag drill by nine boys were
we'll done, showing caref nj training. Mr.. and
Mrs. Santa Claus entered at the proper time
and presented each pupil with box of candy.
The school presented the teacher, Miss Bertha
F. Halle. with postcard album.
Mrs. Thomas Mann, of Windsor Heights, is
entertaining her niece, who is resident of
Baltimore.
California, sister of Mrs. Winfield Armstrong,
of berdeen. will start shortly for visit to
relatives and friends in this State. She says it
will be the last visit she will eyer make to
Maryland.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Albright gave din
ner on Thursday of this week in honor of the
twentieth anniversary ofther marriage. They
received number ofpretty and useful presents.
Much sympathy is expressed for Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob a. Dozen, of Belair, on account Of
the death of their son.
The late Rev. George Morrison, who had an
extensive acquaintance in Baltimore and Har-
ford counties, and who was Presbyterian
minister of much power, was brother of Mr..
Alexander NJ. Morrison, whose funeral took
place at Chestnut Grove Church last week.
Rev. Mr.. Morrison was once pastor of Bethel
Church. B.
Marble Hill, 9th District.-The Sunday
school of Jessop M. e. Church had appropriate
Christmas services on Sunday last and boxes
of candy and fruit were given. A sermon
was preached by Rev. F. l. Mumford on 1.-THE
Unspeakable Gift" The choir, with Mrs.
George G. Duncan, precentor, sang seasonable
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