The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-02-16

sixth District. There are thrae graphic
phones in this neighborbood that have been
purchased by their OWNERS since they became
wfdowera. Can It be that they ATE going &c
capture the ladies With musin2 !.
There Is quite contrast between the hand
someIy painted and uphoIsts red cutters that
were seen on the roads last week and the
jumpers that were in vogue when / was boy,
some sixty years ago. Then, with an axe, we
would 60 into the woods and cut two gum or
hickory saplings, then we made the shafts and
runners in one piece and with storebox the
rig was complete. The sleiRhing in those
days lasted often from four to six weeks. The
reward for skillfu driving and the penalty for
upsetting in snow drift was the same Ia kiss)
which we claimed from our fair partner, and
the enjoyment was reciprocal.
"Oh, the taffy pullins and the spellin' bees-the
winters harmless fun;
The raspn' of the fiddle when the dancin' is
The jingle Of the sleigh bells. your best gal in
the sled
The kissin' and hugein' when the old folks are
in bed.
THE roastin' chestnuts, the neighbors droppin'
in,
The eating of the apples, drinkin' cider from the
Oh, it sets my heart prancin' like struttin'
turkey cock,
When the crop is on the market and the cash is
in the sock.
"Oh, well, it's like a pleasant dream. and some
That she is in the churchyard and am livln'
yet;
But know it won't be long before I'll walk
But do not dread or fear for on the other side
is Sally
The Mason and Dixon Farmers Club, recent
ly organized in this section If the county, at
its last meeting elected the following permanent
officers: Secretary-H. G. Hendrix; cores
ponding secretary-George W. Routson treas
urer-Harvey Thomas; committee on roads
George W. Routson, Walter Shawl and Wiley
Mcdonald; conference or executive committee
Harvey Thomas, ]. W. Shawl and Samuel
Miller. The president or foreman is selected
at each meeting. each member having his turn.
Tuesday the thermometer was two degrees
above zero and it was the coolest yet.
Mr.. james Keeny has seventy five young
chickens Matched out. 0.
tricr The Ladies' Aid Society of Fairview
M. E. Church held its last meeting at the home
of Mrs VIM. E. Pocock. After the usual
opening exercises and business routine most
excellent program was rendered, consisting OF
several duets by Mr.. Theodore Treut and bis
sister, Miss Flora, the former performing on
cornet and latter on the organ. Both are pro
fcient musicians and their selections were
enjoyed Misses Julia Parlett, Edna Hilgart-
ner and Hazel Wesley each gave an entertain
ing reading and Miss Mary Smith good reel
tation. After very pleasant social time Mrs
Pocock invited her guests into the diningroom
where she had refreshments abundantly served,
which were also very much enjoyed. After
all had been served they left for their homes,
each one telling what pleasant evening they
had spent. Those present, besides those al
ready mentioned, were Mrs. Nicholas Kelley.
Me- WrS1 Mpc oh Srnif
Misses Mabel and Clara Ovens. Grace Parlett,
Clara Smith, Ella Smith and Messrs. Thomas
Owens, Howard Parlett,, Harry Kelley, Charles
Smith, Irving Owens, Willie Smith and John
and Edgar Piersol.
Rev. James W. Campbell. former pastor of
Chestnut Grove Church, died at his home in
Indiana few days ago. The cause of his death
was pneumonia. He had number OF warmly
attached friends in this community and much
sorrow is expressed at his DEATH. Rev. Mr..
Campbell had expected to visit his friends here
this year. sg
deliver lecture in Fairview M. E Church, on
Friday evening. March LIST. Subject" What
a Country Parson Saw in the Old World" -
The severe weather has been the means of
a prolonged rest for the farmers as there is lit
tie that they could do outdoors on account of
much enjoyed. Plenty of ice has been secured
to help out during next summers heat.
Miss Clara Curry of Ohio, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. John Pocock, of Blenheim, and
will spend some time in Maryland.
Mrs. J. Perry Carroll, of Jacksonville, who
had been sick for some time, has recovered.
Mr.. William Durham, who spent some time
in Ohio, has returned to his home. His health
was much improved by the trip. M.
1.-The above letter came too late for last weeks
Belair Road, 18th District.-Chesapeak
and Potomac telephones are being installed in
a number of homes and business places along
the road as far as st. Joseph's Church and
soon we can call THE UNION with some salts
faction.
Messrs Frederick Lassahn and John L. Sip
pei are on their way to Florida, combining
business with pleasure. They will go partly
by rail and partly by water. but not on the
ocean.
Building has been at standstill all along
the road on account of the weather. However,
plans have been made for and are ready for
the erection of a large number of houses.
The secretary of the Fullerton Permanent
Loan Association read the nineteenth annual
report of the financial condition of the asso-
citation, at its last meeting, which shows it to
be in prosperous condition, handling about
$50 600 per annum and since its Inauguration
$3.50. 900 Mr.. Alexander Mccormick, presi-
dent, and Mr.. Fred Lassahn, treasurer, as well
as Secretary Brockmeyer, have held their posi-
tions since the beginning Of the association.
Our people are opposed to any bond issue TO
build roads. as we prefer to pay as we go.
We think the present amount is enough for
this district. if properly applied. All we need
is another such supervisor as the late Edward
Krastel and his assistant. We also believe one
can be found, if politics would have no bearing.
Shortly after the late snow several of the
farmers along. this road opened way with
which was much appreciated by
those who had no teams or those who are
Obliged to walk. Of course this work did not
do the seighing any good. Those with bob
sleds enjoyed it on the hills. STAR.
Manor, 10th District.-Mrs. Agnes Emory,
of Manor lien. has sold one of her dairy farms
to Mr.. William Corcoran, who will take pos
session the first of next month.
A surprise party was given few evenings
ago at the home of Miss Mary Bornement, by
a number of her friends, in honor of her
birthday Games of all kinds were INDUCED
in and refreshments were served.
Miss Sarah johnson, of Manor Glen, has
been sick for some days.
Miss Lovina Nehrer is visiting relatives and
friends at Madonna Hartford county.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Amos are both sick
with grip.
Mrs Andrew Kinhart, of H afford county,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Caroline Nehrer, at
her home near this place.
There is much sickness in the neighborhood
and the physicians are Kept busy.
Mr.. Charles Walker, who had severe attack
of grip, is able to be out again.
Mrs Caroline Nehrer entertained few of
her friends at quilting party few days ago.
Among those who busily piled the needle were
Mrs. Andrew Kinhart, Mrs. Harry E Sutton,
Mrs. George Denbow, Mrs. Leonard Lins and
Misses Mary Bornement Lovina Nehrer, Lula
Kinhart and Marguerite Kinhart.
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Hitchcock who had
been spending fev days with relatives and
friends at Delta, Pa, have returned to their
home here.
Rev. Solomon German. pastor of Monkton
Circuit, will preach at Clynmalira M. e.
Church, next Sunday morning, 18th inst, at
IL O'Clock. ..
Dulany's Valley, 10th District
public school in this valley was closed four
DAYS last week on account of the heavy snow,
the pupils being unable to walk through it..
Miss Ida Phillips, who has been very sick
this winter, is spending some time with her
sister, Miss Jennie Phillips, of Baltimore, upon
the advice of her physician.
The members of the family of Mr.. N. M.
McCourtney, of Windsor Farm, are sick with
grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Garrison. of Taylor,
Hartford county, have been visiting their
daughter, who resides on North Calvert street,
Baltimore.
The family of Mr.. Luther Phillips, of Dry