The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-11-16


Pleasant Hill, 9Th District-The present
month, thus far, has been very wet one, the
ground being thoroughly saturated and there
ought to be no scarcity of water this winter
Grain has made very poor progress this fall
and the prospect for good crop next year is
not very hattering. But we are commanded
in the morning to SOW the seed and in the eve
ming not to withhold the hand for we know
not which shall prosper, or whether they both
shall be alike good.
Our farmers are in the height of corn husk
ing. Some are waiting for the corn to dry,
thinking it not fit to be housed, but the fire.
quent rains are preventing it from shaping up.
The crop seems to be fairly good one.
MIR. j. Nelson Daley sold his personal ef-
fects last Saturday and will remove his family
to Mt. Washington, where they will reside in
the future. They will be much missed in the
community.
The Royston property, which was tenented
by Mr.. Charles Parrish has been purchased
by Mr.. James H. Keeney and he will take
possession next spring. The price paid was
1t is reported that Mr.. Thomas ]. Freeland
has sold his house and lot in this village to
Mr. Heise.
The funeral of Mr. Joseph Cooper, of Wood
berry, took place last Sunday at P. NJ at
Middletown Cemetery. Mr.. Cooper formerly
lived in this neighborhood but removed there
from nearly thirty years ago. He was MEM
Der of the Shield of Honor and was buried in
the rites of that order, Rev. Charles E. FultE
delivering the funeral Grafton. He was 68
years of age and leaves wife and a number
of children.
The Baptist Church at this place is under
going thorough renovating and the congre
CATION has purchased fine bell, which will
be swung in the tower when it is completed.
There is nothing that speaks so forcibly for
community IS good church buildings and we
are frank to say, in this respect our people
are up to date, as the M e. Church in the viii
lage is a credit to the congregation.
Judge Hoshall seems a very happy man
since the election. His district paid him a
handsome compliment on election day, for
which he is grateful to his many friends. b.
Randallstown, I'd District.-The protrac-
ted meeting that commenced at Mt. Olive M.
e. Church, November 7th, is still in progress
and is well attended. Revs VIM. E. Curley
and ]. Edward Snyder are pastors.
DIR. Fl. ]. Hebb is again on the sick list, but
is better at this time.
The Christian Endeavor social which was to
have been held at the home of Mrs. Peter Wolf,
of Woodlawn, was postponed on account of
inclement weather
Last Sunday night as Mr.. Isaac Holbrook,
Jr.. was returning home from Mt. Olive
Church, he had very unpleasant experience.
His horse became unmanagable and ran into
buggy driven by Mr.. Coe, who was going in
the opposite direction. Both buggies were de-
mOllSneQ out fortunately no one was DaOly
hurt, although Mr.. Holbrook was thrown un-
der bis buggy.
Mr.. William Sudman was elected president
of Randallstown Christian Endeavor Society
last Sunday night.
Many farmers of this vicinity are very busy
husking corn and hauling hay and potatoes to
market. The six week days are not long
enough for some to get their work done and
they violate the Sabbath by hauling in some
of their crops on that day.
The congregation of Randalstown Presby-
terrain Church is expecting new minister next
Sunday night, and they hope to retain him
permanently. D.