The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-07-27

Monkton, N. O. 4. R.-Mr. and Mrs. J.
Myers Pearce have two sons born in july
one on the 9Th and the other on the 18th Of
the month-and as consolidation in various
forms lie much in vogue in this age, they de-
cided to consolidate both birthday feasts into
one on the 10th inst, when Masters Meredith
and Donald entertained about forty Of their
little friends. They INDUCED in games and
romps to their hearts content and possibly
wished birthdays occurred every day If they
always brought with them so much pleasure.
Mrs. Pearce served . collation. Of good things
to the little guests, which was much enjoy
Mr.. Joshua Hutchins, who has been con-
fined to bis room at "Hutchins Home" with q
severe cold. Is again able to be out.
Mrs. Jacob N. Pearce has been quite i'll, but
is improving under the-care of her physician,
DR.. T. Ross Payne, and trained nurse.
Miss Winifred Potter, daughter OF Rev. b. A..
Potter, rector Of st. James Parish, who un-
derwent critical operation at the Church
Home in Baltimore some weeks ago, has so
far improved as to be able to leave that insti-
New York on lengthy visit to her married
sister, where. 1t is sincerely hoped, she may
entirely recover her strength.
Master Frank Markoe, only child of Captain
and Mrs. J. s. Markoe, of the Manor, is the
owner of goat and several wagons to which
little master. On Monday of this week Frank
who is not years old-decided to assist Mr..
Charles M. Price, who rents Mrs. Markoe's
farm, to haul in bis wheat and with his goat
and wagon wendell his way to the wheat field,
loaded bundles Of wheat on his wagon, then
climbed on top of the wheat and drove to the
barn and unloaded it. Is not that an example
Of youthful energy and pluck Of which the
Manor should be proudf
The funeral of Mr.. George II. Miles, an aged
farmer of this vicinity, took place from Wesley
Chapel Church, on Sunday afternoon last.
Rev. Solomon German, conducted the services
at o'clock.
Children's services were held at Monkton
M. E. Church on Sabbath morning last. in
charge of the young folks of the church. and
was very creditable entertainment of the
kind. The church was prettily decorated
with great clusters of blackeyed susans and
daisies and beautiful potted hydrangea in
full bloom added its charm to the simple
beauty Of the wild flowers. Miss Daisy Young
was organist. Duets, exercises, music BY the
school and Rotations followed each other in
rapid succession, all well rendered by sweet
little tots whose bright faces were as interest
ing to the audience as their rotations. Rev.
VIM. H. Fox was present and made an address.
A collection was taken, with two little girls as
collectors.
Farmers in this section are busy hauling in
their wheat. Some of them were unfortunate
and got il in before ii was cured and had to
throw it out again. Much hay is yet to be cut
and oats will be ripe before the hay crop is
housed. d.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-The recent heavy storms that have
swept parts of the State were quite severe
in some sections of Baltimore county but our
people have been lucky enough to escape any
serious damage. For this they are duly thank
full, while they sympathize with those less for
tunate.
A number of people in this neighborhood
are contemplating q visit to the jamestown
Exposition when the weather becomes more
pleasant. Some are reading up on the subject
in order that they may be well posted when
they do go.
There will be no preaching at Fairview NJ.
e. Church South on Sunday, Jelly 18th. nor
the Sunday following, the pastor, Rev. III. L.
Febrey, being away on his vacation. The last
Epworth League service at this church was led
by Miss Mary Jackson.
Chestnut Grove Church is larger than usual
this summer and teachers and childen seem
most earnest in their efforts. This is very en-
couraging to the pastor and also to the active
superintendent, DR.. John 8. Green, both Of
whom hope the interest may continue.
The Manor Glen Racing Association, OF
which DR.. Thomas II. Emory is the president,
is erecting grand stand at the track at Manor
Glen. This, when completed, will be great
convenience and comfort The use Of the
track on Sundays is not permitted by the as
ISOLATION and for this it has received the com.
mendation of many. The track is being used
great deal for training young horses and i'm
proving their speed.
Miss Grace Morgan, Of Walbrook and her
cousins Mrs. Mary Morgan and Miss Gertrude
Mccoy, of Baltimore, are visiting relatives
near Sunny brook. Mrs. Morgan is the widow
of Robert Morgan, who was once sheriff OF
Hartford county. Although advanced in years
she is still quite active and enjoys drives about
the country, where she expects to spend the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Porter, of Emmorton, Har-
ford county, have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Frank Porter and Mr.. and Mrs. George W..
Francis, near Baldwin.
There is very little change in the condition
of Mrs. Cuttings Wilson. Her friends make
daily inquiries about her and she sees some OF
them when she feels able to do so.
Miss Ethel Baker, who had been visiting
her sister, WILLIAMS Durham, near jack
sonvilIe, has returned to her home in Hartford
county.
Mr.. Perry Carroll, of Jacksonville, is recov-
ering from bis sprained ankle and is able to
give some attention to his business. He has
shown q plucky spirit and never gave up en-.
tirely, despite the pain he suffered.
Mr. Alfred Day, of Baltimore led the G. e.
meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last SUM-
day night and gave an interesting and instruc.
an excellent address and the service through
out was commendable. NJ.
Cockeysville, 9th District.-There was a
clerical error in the cost Of corn per acre as
given by Mr.. J. 8. Crowther and published re-
Gently in THE UNION, hence it is desired that q
correction be made. 1t was in the blowing of
an acre of ground. The figure was $21 and it
should be 50. The total cost per acre for the
corn was s36; 80 which INCLUDED, with other
soil and $40 for hauling the crop to market.
The $780, 80 is reduced by the value of the fod-
der, SO per acre, leaving the cost $3.50: By
adding rs per cent. for reasonable profit 7O)