The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-09

Mrs. Walter Bufk, OF sweet All, knvs snSA, Z. :
pleasant surprise party on the occasion 81 sn'
! William and Thomas Burk contributed VIE
their comets to the enjoyment Of the evening
| Among those present were Mr. anu M!n'
Ray berger, Miss Cruett, Miss Brown, MISS
Allie Burk and Messrs. Elmer brown ano
! John, George, Thomas, Benjamin ana William
| Burk and Henry Koerner.
The last meeting of the Aid Society OF 81.
| Johns Lutheran Church was held az the noms
| of Mrs. A. Refer, at Glen-Arm. The attend.
! ance was large and several hours were spent
very pleasantly. An apatizing collation. was
| served.
Mr. Walter Burk met with painful accident
| a few days ago by cutting one OF his hanos :
with an axe. DR.. John 5. Green ATTENDED
| him.
Frank Rayberger fell from hay loft and
dislocated one of his knees. he Is son oi
Mr.. Louis Rayberger.
The old maids and the old bachelors bad
their innings at the Sweet Air Lyceum last
Saturday night and the last named won. The
debate was very interesting and sometimes
amusing. These meetings continue to fUrnlsn
pleasing entertainment Tor the people oi tne
neighborhood.
The public school at Sunny nook has been
largely and regularly attended this winter
There has been no sickness among the children.
Miss M. Blanche Chapman is principal OF the
school and Miss Mabel f. Owens, assistant.
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some time with relatives and friends in Balti-
more, has returned to her home at Jacksonville.
The mrsical part of the program at the
Sweet Air Lyceum next Saturday night prom
Uses to be especially fine. The Jacksonville
Orchestra will be assisted by talent from Bal
timore.
The Y. P. Christian Endeavor at Chestnut
Grove Church was led last Sunday night by
Miss Mary Jackson. Her subject was Being
honest with ones self and with God" She
acquitted herself most acceptabIy
There was nothing lionlike about the advent
of March. In fact the first day was mild and
pleasant. Now the farmers are anxiously
looking for the opening of spring IN order that
they may begin the seasons activities. M. z
Randallstowp, I'd District.-The funeral
of Mr.. Henry B. ryfogle, who died February
Church and was very largely attended, more
than 125 vehicles being counted at the cemetery.
The funeral was in charge of Welcome Lodge,
knights of Pythias, of which deceased was a
member. The pail were Messrs.
Seymour Ruff, Albert Weber, William Har-
vey, Pinkney Deitz, George Deitz and Robert
Gettier. Undertaken William Cook, of North
avenue Baltimore had charge.
Mr.. Dorsey Offutt has sold his farm, in this
district, and purchased the interest of Mr.. w.
W. Wade in the large store at Granite. Mr..
Wade gave up the business on account of the
condition of his wife's health.
Miss Mary Fite has been spending some time
with friends in Cumberland, Md.
Miss Bessie Cox, of Glyndon, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. George Deitz, of this place.
Miss Florence Wolf has been presiding at the
organ in Randallstown Church during the
absence of Miss Mary Fite, the regular per-
former.
A lecture was given here few evenings ago
by Miss Reeves, of Iowa, on Patrick and the
Old Sod" She has travelled extensively in
ov,1 hos fox VII until hn
made her talk very interesting. The proceeds
went to Randallstown Mite Society.
At the last meeting of the above society it
was decided to hold an apron bazaar in the
public hall, on Wednesday evening, March
9th The proceeds will be used for frescoing
thechurch.
Mrs. George E. Lynch has returned from
trip to Florida. Among the souvinirs she
brought back with her was box of small
green oranges which she distributed among
her friends
The last Epworth League social was held at
the home of Mrs. E. s. W. Choate, on the
Liberty road Refreshments were served dur
An enjoyable party was given few evenings
ago by Mrs. George Deilz in honor of her
nieces, Misses Ethel Reese and Bessie Cox.
Messrs. Luther Parlett and Atwood Blunt,
two of the March term jurors chosen from this
district, have been confined to their homes by
sickness. II.
Hamilton, Hartford Road.-At the meet
ing of the Hamilton Improvement Association
on Wednesday night the opinion was expressed
that the County Commissioners should let the
Baltimore County Water and Electric Com
pany lay its mains in order that the residents
of Hamilton and vicinity might get water. 1t
was declared property is suffering from the
lack of water needed for fire protection and the
pollution of the wells now in use demands
new supply. Residents say they are willing to
do what they can to assist the water company
in extending its mains from Gainesville to
Hamilton. They say the charter of the water
company requires it to furnish pure water, and
they are willing to trust to its honesty.
The improvement of the Hartford road from
the city limits to Glenmore avenue, sidewalks
for Hamilton, a better lighting service, inn
provements in the fire department, the location
of the proposed abattoir on the Hartford road
and the new car barn at Clifton Park were also
taken up.
in the vicinity have been appointed to confer
in reference to a combined sytem, the estab
fishing of call service and the working of the
county chemical engine company in conjunc-
ton with the Alert, Hamilton and lauravile
volunteer companies
The residents of Hamilton put themselves on
record at the meeting as being favorable to the
railway company erecting its car barn at
Hamilton, should it be forced to vacate the
property purchased at Clifton Park.
At the annual meeting of the Hamilton
Volunteer Fire Company, held last Wednes
day night, the following officers were elected to
serve one year: President Samuel 6. ImwOld
first vice-president; G. w. Collenberg; second
vice. president, Paul Sindall secretary, George
B. Beckman; treasurer, F. G. Purdum SER
geant-at-arms, Samuel Duert.; captain. Charles
Hochstett first lieutenant Samuel Sindall;
second lieutenant John Schneider. After the
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President Imwold. The retiring president,
Mr.. John H. Tames, declined a reelection
after serving five years in that office. w.
Knoebel, 10th District.-The general con-
versaton among the farmers at present is,
"How many potatoes are you going to plant
this yearP Going to plant much cabbage?"
While at the country store yon hear someone
exclaim: Say, who's going to be the next
mayor of Baltimore?" But at the home, where
peace and harmony abide, You will surely hear
conversation similar to this: Were you at
the Sweet Air Lyceum Saturday night? They
have the most interesting debates, and you
always hear something that will benefit You.
1t is not only place to go to hear timely topics
discussed. but everyone has an opportunity to
laugh to their hearts content" Last week the
debate was animated and spicy, but the most
enjoyable part of it all was the smile that the
bachelors wore after it was decided that they
were uOD u De tdAcus
This week the question, Resolved, That
men are superior to women intellectually"
will be discussed. This debate will prove
equally as interesting as did that of last week.
Mrs. Jesse Dilworth, of Baltimore, is spend
ing some time with her brother, Mr.. FL. w.
Knoebel, of this place.
Mr.. Milton Dance is quite i'll at his home in
Dulany's Valley. He is attended by DR.. J. 5.
Green.
Mr.. Harry L. Thompson of Baltimore, spent
last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j.
O'Donovan.
Mrs. David Dawson entertained number of
her friends last week.
Miss Carrie Conklpg is spending fortnight
with her aunt, Mrs. II. e. Bartleson, of Jockeys
vile.
Miss Eleanor Green, second daughter of DR..
J. S. Green, who has been confined to her room,
is somewhat improved.
Miss Katheryne Nj. Patterson, eldest daugh-
teA of Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Patterson who has
been quite sick with an attack of grip, is con-
valescent. X.
Rossville. 18th District.-Mr.JacobM agsa-
men, one of the Oldest residents of this neigh
borhood, died on Monday, March 4th, after a
short illness. He was ~ years of age and
spent his late years with bis son, Mr.. Daniel
Magsamen. He is survived by one SON and
three daughters. He was buried in Howard
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