The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-01-26

Monkton, N. O. r. R.--Snow, beautiful
snow. began falling gently Tuesday, 10Th inst,
and continued with intermissions Of rain and
the Compromised cold wave gave rs re.
| minder In the form Of high winds, that it was
| on its way, and reached us Sunday night, but
| not until the rain and warm winds had almost
| caused the snow to vanish.
| The clear cold weather Of this week gives
| promise of the much-needed ice harvest, which
/ will be heartily welcomed as it is necessity
| hard to do without in the summer when the
Thermometer hovers aroud the nineties. :.
| An old Engiishman. known as Jimmy
| Brown, who had worked as gardener for
| Mr.. 7. Melville Pearce. died at the county
| alms-h0use last Saturday. The body was in
| TERED in st James Cemetery this week. He
| had lived in this community number of years
and, understand, he frankly owned that
| bis name was not Brown. He was much
liked and always grateful for any little kind
ness shown him.
| A special meeting of the Ladies' Guild Of st.
| James Parish was held at the residence of
Mrs. w. d. Curry on Tuesday Of this week to
arrange for an oyster supper to be held next
Tuesday. and Wednesday evenings, January
10Th and. Both. at the new Guild House. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the house fund. The
oyster suppers given by the ladies of the
Manor are always successful socially and
financially. At the one held in the early
autumn they cleared sos. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to the public to attend the
supper and enjoy the feast of good things
Mrs. a. r. Hitchcock and Mrs. John Barton
have friends and relatives visiting them from
Fawn Grove, Pa.
had been the guest Of Mrs. VIM. T. BOsley, of
Church Hill, for the last week, has gone to
visit the Misses Elliott, Of Mt. Carmel, daugh-
tiers of Sheriff Elliott.
If the farmers in the upper end of the county
are favorable 70 an improvement to our public
highways in the shape of an increased road
tax Of 10 cents they had better become active
for this coming autumn will see the election
of number Of new county officials and the
aspirants for the offices, with the power in
please the dear public just before an election.
And such an attractive slogan as good roads,.
would surely be votegetter. An improve
ment in the condition of our roads would
surely mean increased value for the farms.
But as q rule farmers ares modest they neither
ask for nor get what is q benefit to them.
man to get what is justly his due today, must
assert his rights or the rest of the world will
certainly impose on him and then call him
do nothing" il be does not succeed.
Miss ANNE E. Curry Of Ny Lsdys ManG
return this week to her home. 81.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-All were surprised when they awoke
few mornings ago to find the earth adorned
with beautiful robe of white and later the
jingle of the sleigh bells was not an unwelcome
sound to the ear. The young men who own
sleighs did not 60 back on their promise and
their 'best girls enjoyed the expected sleigh
ride, while the children had jolly time with
their sleds. A winter without any snow does
not seem like the real thing
We are glad to learn from THE UNIONS 9th
district correspondent that they are having
high old times in that meek of the woods,
even. if they have some indigestion resulting
from too good living about the holidays. But
such highly exhilerating and exciting games as
marbles should serve to Danish that trouble
some maady in short order.
The interest in the Sweet Air Lyceum keeps
up and the weekly meetings never fail to draw
large and deeply interested audiences. Those
who do not attend are missing great deal.
The debates are especially interesting and in
stuctive and the speakers deserve high praise
for the work they must do to prepare them
selves to handle the various questions with so
much tact and skill. Certainly the community
owes them q vote of thanks.
The much-dreaded grip has had its victims
in this usually healthful section, bat no fatal
cases have been reported. Those suffering
with the malady often act imprudently and
this often entails additional suffering to the
patient besides added work to the physicians,
whose time is often so limited that they are
Obliged to skip their meals.
Dr.. John s. Green, the president. led the @.
e. meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last
Sunday evening. The attendance was not SO
large as it should have been and many make
the excuse of "bad roads, because of their
non-attendance. 1t is noticed that people DO
not stay away from places of amusement for
the same reason, much less should they neglect
their religious duties.
Mrs. John r. Price, who had been sick some
days. is able to be out again. M
sixth District-A corps of civil engineers,
is working near Bonnair, Pa, surveying for
an electric railroad from Harrisburg south
ward. It will cross the Northern Central r. r.
north of Glen Rock.
It is rumored that the three horses stolen
from Stewartstown, on the 18th instant, have
been recovered at Govanstown and the thief
their stables with heavy iron bars and locks.
Mr.. Edward Royston, whose home was
near Beckleysville, died last week.
We find plenty of exercise at the woodpile,
preparing fuel for next summers use.
A number Of public spirited farmers in the
neighborhood of Freeland, N. @. r. R., held
meeting a few days ago and organized the
Ruhl's Farmers Club. The meeting was an
animated one and the farmers showed they are
determined to get together for the protection
of their interests and the advancement of agri-
culture through the aid of the State and ma
tional authorities and one another. Mr.. Geo.
B. Routson was chosen chairman and Mr..
Herbert Hendrix, secretary. The club will
meet again soon and effect permanent organ
ization.
Messrs. John B. Kidd and D. Fred. Sham
berger, of the Georges Creek Farmers Club,
were present. Mr.. Kidd spoke highly of the
farmers institute held last week at Rayville
and of the splendid work being done through
the State Farmers Institute department.
Mr.. Shamberger addressed the club on the
e~~nx, ,rfo Of tIn ~ or1d
spoke at length of the many problems with
which they can deal when banded together.
The club will take up the questions of good
roads and the consolidation and teaching of
agriculture in schools.
The Georges Creek Farmers Club deserves
praise for securing the Farmers Institute for
the Upper End" Although the attendance
was SLIM on account of the weather, the pro-
ceedings were instructive and interesting. o..
Rossvine, 18th District.-A surprise and
birthday party was given to Miss Emma M.
VoIz by Misses Maude K. Volz and Ada Kern,
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Volz. Jr., a few evenings ago. She re-
ceived many beautiful presents. Refreshments
were served at late hour. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Volz, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Mohr. Misses Jessie M. Hood,
Estella Selling, Lillian Volz. Clara Volz, Mamie
Lantz, Ethel Gettman, May Solomon and
Messrs. John H. Gross, G. r. Mace, John r.
Dodson. Henry Betz, Joseph Kern, Willie
Eugene Waddell. Ben Rhinehart, Fred. Herr
mann and Richard G. Dodson.
Many Of our people are cutting ice, as it is
about inches thick.
Many young folks are enjoying the skating,
which is very good in this neighborhood.
The roads in this vicinity are very bad and
we would like the road commissioner to give
some attention to this section of the district.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
held an oyster supper and dance at Lantz's
Hall, which was well attended and successful
affair. d.
Lauraville, Hartford Road.-The youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Yeatman, of
this place. died last Wednesday after linger-
ing illness from acute meningitis.
The daughter of Mr.. Christian Gunther.
who has been suffering from a severe case of
peritonitis, is slowly improving.
The Lauraville Jr. Volunteer Fire Com
pany will have an elaborate setout next Mon
day night at the rooms, to which all Junior
members are invited.
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