The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-01-19

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cutting down the timber in the woods he
bought last year, it being part OF what u
known as the Forge property. The place 4
| alive with active choppers and the weather
has been well suited to the work; but hauling
is difficult work, owing to the soft condition
| of the roads. 1t is all one horse can do to pull
| dayton wagon over them now.
Again we are hearing some railroad tax
and 1t looks like we might see the trolley, cars
running to Perry Hall before very long
Hasten the day say all of rs.
The young folks Of the neighborhood are
having good time just now. A dance at the
home of Mr.. John Byers few nights ago was
much enjoyed by them and other affairs OF the
| kind have been planned.
A good sleigh ride would be an enjoyable
diversion and it looks today Wednesday, as
though we are to have one before the winter
is over.
Mr.. w. o. B. Wright, an agent and director
of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Hartford county, favors our people by coming
down here and collecting the insurance premi-
ums from them. He was at Soth's Hotel on
the 10Th inst, and gathered in lot OF cash.
Mr.. George l.. Rye is erecting new green
house on his. property. Many people think
flowers pay better than potatoes, but L IL take
the latter for mine every time B. &
Knoebel. 10th District--We had taste OF
real winter weather this week, when the snow
flakes fioated so gracefully to the earth, much
to the delight Of the children who have been
testing the sleds that saint Nick" so gener-
ously brought them. The young men were
equally well pleased as they thought OF the
sleighrides they had promised their fair
"Juliets.'
Miss Marion Dilworth, of Baltimore, is
spending some time with her aunt and uncle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Washington Knoebel.
Mr.. Willard Dance, who is now employed
in Philadelphia, has returned after spending
q wi
S. Dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey, who lately purchased
the farm of Mr.. Milton Dance, have been in
disposed and their little daughters are confined
to their beds with grip. They are under the
care Of DR.. John s. Green.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Chestnut Grove
Church was entertained last Tuesday by Mrs.
H. Washington Knoebel. Among the many
present were Mrs. J. s. Green, Mrs. John
Price, Mrs. John Francis, Mrs. Joshua Green,
Mrs. Joshua Jessop, Mrs. J. Perry Carroll,
Mrs. Howard jackson, Mrs. Eass0n, Mrs. j.
Howard Marshall. MRS. Richd H. Marshall,
Mrs. W. i. Schmalhorst, Mrs. Harry Patter-
son, Mrs John w Smith, Mrs. Piersol, Mrs.
hall, Mrs. J. A. onk king. Misses Ida Bald win,
Annie Burlington, Kate knight. Carrie Conk-
ling, Katherine ii. Patterson, Ethel Francis,
Mary Jackson, Grace Walsh, and Rev. w. L..
Schmalhorst.
The Sweet Air Lyceum seems to grow in
favor every week, the spacious hall being filled
with interested listeners Much interest is
manifested in the reading of 1.-THE Search
light" which always contains some witty re-
marks, as well as knocks" for everyone.
Hhence nobody has chance to feel sighted.
The debates are highly interesting and in
structive. Last week, owing to the bad wealth
err the fancy Club, of Baltimore, did not put
in an appearance, as was expected. but the
large crowd which had assembled to hear
the great Japanese school question discussed
were not disappointed in regard to debate, as
Attorney Elmer r. Halle Elmer Price, Benja-
min Burk and Edward o. Donovan kindly con-
sented to debate on the question Resolved,
that the fear of punishment is greater than the
hope of reward" The judges decided unani-
mously in favor of the negative 1t is worth
while to attend these meetings as one can ale
ways learn something. K.
Freeland, 9th District.-This time WED
nesday night finds us in the height Of winter.
The snow is about six inches deep, with the
wind from the east and a prospect of much
greater depth before it stops showing. The
sudden change from the springlike, weather of
day or so before to the present blizzard makes
one feel shaky and is little hard on poorly
supplied woodpile.
Rev. +. B. Emenheiser, of Rayville. has. Shy
past experience. learned the lesson of holding
himself in readiness on Sunday mornings
before going on his regular itineracy for the
day--for tying nuptial knots. Last Sabbath
Mr.. Clarence Thompson, of Cedar Grove, and
Miss Minnie B. Kemp, of Foreston, were
Joined in wedlock at the parsonage. Thus
were two hearts not only made to beat as one,
but the minister's pleased expression showed
Il that his exchequer had been increased.
II Protracted meeting will commence at Pine
Grove Church next Sunday night, 10th instant.
Last Sunday morning Rev. Mr.. Webb, of
Baltimore, preached very interesting sermon
at Gunpowder Baptist Church, Eklo. The
protracted meeting at that church closed on
Tuesday night. after being in progress about
four weeks. There were quite number oil
conversions during the meeting.
Mr.. Franklin Since, of Tinker Hill, has
moved on the farm of Mr.. John T. Wilson.
The family of Mr.. John Bohlayer, who live
near Miller's Mill, and who were stricken with
diphtheria, are rapidly improving and there
seems to be no danger of the disease spreading
Measles is prevailing in this neighborhood
at present.
Our county roads-on account Of receiving
little or no attention during the year as regards
putting them in condition for traveling-are
at present almost impossible. Many of our
farmers think it is useless to pay taxes fol-
something from which they receive no benefit
When we cross Mason and Dixon's line into
| the Keystone State different state of affairs
| exists Road making in Pennsylvania il
somewhat of science.
1t is hoped that, ere long, we may learn 9
lesson. from past experience and De able tc
in keeping with the intelligence of the richest
| county in the State.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Rayville will hold
an oyster supper on Saturday night, January
10Th. b.
Kinrsville. 18th District.-Mr. and Mrs
| v. B. Rittenhouse left on Thursday for a triE
| through Florida. They will 60 first to Jack
sonville. They were accompanied by Mrs
| James Rittenhouse, wife of the ex-sheriff, and
Mrs. Emma Rittenhouse widow of N. M. Rit
tenhouse. The party will join Mr.. and Mrs
| John Randle, Of Memphis, Tenn, who are
| stopping at Deland. Mr.. Randle is an uncle
| of Mrs. V. B. Rittenhouse.
Miss Amelia Rittenhouseis visiting her sister
| Mrs. GUY e. Snavely, of Meadville, Pa.
| The institute for the teachers of this neigh
borhood met at Fork on Friday, 18th instant
| Mr.. Stephen Muller is the leader.
We were glad to learn thas Miss Rose Gilbert
| who is teaching near Partition, received dupli
cate check the past week, she having been I'M
| fortunate enough to have hers stolen while er
route to her home for the Christmas holiday.
Misses Julia Cherbonnier and Matte R0uss
| of Baltimore, are guests of the Misses Raphel
| of "Fontenai," near Upper Falls.
| Mr.. B. Augustin Fleury, of Baltimore, spen
the week end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
P. A. Fleury, of "Woodbine."
Mrs. Joseph Nichols, Familiarity known
| around Upper Falls as Mother Nichols" hal
! been quite sick with grip, but is improving.
| DR.. Eugene F. Raphel, of Baltimore, was |
guest of his parents last Sunday. =.
| Hereford, 9TH District.-The warm Janu
| airy s'spell" has been broken by small "colt
| snap" that brought snow with ii and this j
| not unacceptable in view of the fact that WI
| have had so little of it this winter.
| Miss NJ. Ella Diven, who had been visiting
| friends in Baltimore, Washington and Phila
delphia for the past four months, has returnet
| to her home here.
Mrs. Jane Young, of this place, is VISITING
her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Snyder, of York
Pa.
Mrs. Charles E. Gray. of Baltimore. is spend
ing some time with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. s. Carman, of Hereford.
The members of the Epworth League of th
M. E. Church will hold social in the Odd Eel
lows Hall, on Saturday evening, January 18th
A feature will be a war between the Red ant
Pink roses. Miss M. Ella Diven will have th
Pink side and Miss Florence Miller the Re-
| side. Ice-cream and confectionery will be OF
sale. All will be welcome and good time
promised.
The fourth quarterly meeting Of Herefor
Circuit will be held in the N. e. Church here
on Saturday and Sunday, February I'd and Sd