The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-04-20

Monkton, N. c. R. R.-March and April
surely changed places, If such q: thing conld.oe
chronologically possible. We had unusually
warm weather in March and If the cold, rough
weather so far in April Is due to the old adage
that april borrows Is days from March to
kill the old COW on" we will all be heartily
glad when the ancient bovine enters into rest
If thereby we get more seasonable weather.
The Annual Conference which met at Cum
berland has returned Rev. Solomon German TO
Monkton Circuit. Rev. DR.. Mcdowell, T. E.,
expects soon to be able to secure q young
minister to act as junior pastor to Mr.. German.
The first quarterly meeting Of the new con-
ference year will convene at Wesley Chapel on
Z May Sd. Preaching on Sunday, May 9th, by
the presiding elder.
Mr.. o. NJ. Hutchins, who recently under
went an operation at the Union Protestant In
Urinary, returned to his home on the Manor
last week. Heis slowly regaining his strength.
Combinations or ante or rival combinations
is subject of iDteresting discussion now among
gentlemen of political aspirations, either pres
ent or future, because to be an aspirant for
office in Baltimore county under present con-
ditions means term of service under the DOM
inant leadership. sometimes for years before
the ambitions are duly gratihed; and yet men
talk of freedom.
Mr.. Howard Nelson. with force of men,
has put the hill on the Monkton road that
leads to Manor, south of st. James Church, IN
excellent condition. 1t is hoped the road funds
won't give out until the Monkton hills are re-
paired, as they are dangerous on account OF
loose stones and the men who ship milk are
often compelled to drive fast in order to catch
the train.
Among a number of prominent people who
attended Miss Anna Laurie Jockeys and Mr..
George Warner Smull's wedding recently was
Mr.. Walter Dec. Poultney, of Baltimore. Mr..
and Mrs. Smull received number of hand
some presents In the collection were many
L.. 81 - IS rxlo ov.d oii uor
Farmers are busy blowing and the familiar
spring dialogue of the plowman to his horses
can be heard on all sides in the still clear air
of the countryside.
Peaches, plums and cherries are doubtless
ruined by the cold weather and the gardens
that have been planted are standing still as
mother earth is too cold to start vegetation.
The new piano for st. James Guild House
arrived last week and will doubtless be very
great help in the way of entertaining those
who are unsteady inclined.
The McComas Bros, quartet. of Belair, will
assist in the concert to be given in the Parrish
House, on Saturday, April 9th. The Manor
quartet will also assist, besides talent from
Baltimore. A fine entertainment is anticipated.
Mrs. VIM. G. Shelley, who had an attack
of neuralgia last week, is somewhat better.
Quite a number of the population of Monk
ton and Corbett attended the marriage of Miss
Bertha Elliott, of White Hall, to Mr.. Frank
P Huntington, of Baltimore, on Wednesday
afternoon Of this week. It was very pretty
wedding. The BRIDE pretty blond, was beau
tifully gowned in white lace robe and tulle
veil. Her attendants we're attractively gowned
also. Their many friends wish them happy
and prosperous journey through life.
A sad affair occurred on Tuesday of this week
when Mr.. Eli Houck, of Houck's Mill, shot
and seriously wounded, Mr.. George Miles, who
lives on the adjoining farm. The man who
was wounded is about 35 years of age and un-
married. ID.