The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-04-11

Harrisonville, I'd Observation-Disclosures O.
this district are rushing their spring work ant
hoping that the clear weather will allow then
to get the early crops in before it gives way tC
the cold, rainy weather that has been our lO
in years gone by.
While wondering what the weatherman has
in store for us we may as well wonder little
more and try to figure out why the powers
that-be in Annapolis laid aside the Baltimore
and North Branch Railway bill.
The funeral Of Mr.. Andrew ]. Heidler, whose
death, on Wednesday, April LIST, was noticed
dence in Jacksonville, on Friday morning, at
Holy Family Catholic Church, of which the
| deceased was a member. A low mass of
requiem was celebrated by the pastor, Rev.
Edward p. McAdams, and interment was in
the family lot in the adjoining cemetery: The
| pall-bearers were Messrs. J. Isaac Holbrook,
Jarrett Lee, Theodore Alexander, jerome Coli
bart, John Brady and Frank Reynolds. Mr..
Heidler was a man who was most highly
| esteemed by all with whom he came in contact
and his death is much regretted by the people
| of this district.
Mr.. Andrew Strohmer and family have
vacated the Saumenig property, in Harrison
vile, and taken possession OF the farm OF Mr..
William E. Fite, near Hernwood. Mr.. Stroh-
mer, who was badly injured by fall on the
aid of crutches.
Mr.. Amos Warfeld Graham and Miss Ger
trude Josephine Cavey were married on Satur-
day afternoon last, at the mans in Harrison
vile, by Rev. H. Henry, pastor OF MT. Paran
but friends of the groom, determined that some
jollity should attend the event, serenaded the
happy couple on Monday night and many
choice airs from well known operas were rem
dered in inimitable style on horse iddles. cow
halls RI nd he Of ho has
gone throughout the land, for that racket was
heard for miles.
The marriage of Miss Ella May Meekins,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David q Meekins Of
Alberton. and Mr. Harry ]. Snyder, son of Mr..
George Snyder, of Rosyn, took place Wednes..
day afternoon at 8 o'clock at the parsonage of
Ames Chapel, Pikesville. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. William e. Curley, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder left for PhiladeI.
phia, where they will spend few days, and
on their return will reside at the home of the
groom's father. The bride was handsomely
attired in cream coored gown, with hat, veil
and gloves to match, and carried shower
bouquet of Bride roses.
What proved to be most amusing and COM
plete April fool trick was unintentonally
played on a number of residents of the I'd dis
trict on Wednesday last, when badly fright
ened boy ran into the store of merchant and
said he had seen dead body" lying in a
nearby woods The hearers ran TO the scene
and found man dead drunk. The merchant
is congratulating himself on having resisted
the impulse to phone for coroner (who is
three or four miles distant until he had viewed
the remains. Probably the most disappointed
dent, whose vision of startling headlines was
rudely dispelled mot dead, but sleepeth,"
therefore no good from reportorial standpoint.
Mr.. Lawrence Oursler, who had been residing
near Harrisonville for some time, has moved
to Montgomery county. M.
Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-Mr Thomas Jessop of Sweet Air, met
with a very serious accident few days ago
while engaged in operating his steam sawmill
near Baldwin. His right hand was in some
way caught in the saw and three of the fingers
were severed. He was hurried to a hospital in
Baltimore where he received the necessary sur
gical attention. His many friends deeply SYM
pathize with him in his misfortune
Mr.. Arthur Owens, sou of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. L. Owens, of sunnybrook, who attends a
theological seminary in Virginia, was appoin
ted by the late Conference of the NJ. E. Church
South to take charge of the church at Perry
Hall He will also have one other church
MIR. Owens will graduate in June.
Communion services at Chestnut Grove
Church last Sunday morning were well attend
ed. One person was admitted to membership
Since Rev. William L. Schmalhorst has been
in charge of the church number ofnew mem
bers have been admitted and the congregations
have been large Rev. Mr.. Schmalhorst will
remove to his new location about May LIST.
Mr.. Charles II. Isennock has had plenty to
do in the way of auctioneering sales this spring
in this county and his fame in the business has
also spread to adjacent counties. He had sale
in Prince Georges county few days ago and
he conducted two in his home county this
week.
Last Sunday morning the Sunday school of
Chestnut Grove Church was recognized for
the summer, when eighty members were pres
ent. This was an excellent showing and it is
hoped the number may increase. Dr. John 8.
Green is the superintendent.
Mr.. Thomas L. Owens q well known farmer
of Sunny brook, has been sick and unable to
look after his home interests for some days.
Mr.. Howard Jackson, who had been farming
in this locality, is now managing farm in
Hartford county.
Ne. William Durham has o fine field Of wheat
good yiefd at harvest time.
Tie school children are looking forward with
pleasing anticipatiOns to the Easter holiday,
now near at hand.
There appears to be no scarcity of farm help
hereabouts and we hear no complaints from
farmers on this account.
Miss Alice Nau led the G. E. meeting at
Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday night.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Fairview NJ. E.
Church, held its last meeting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Kelley. Miss Mabel
Owens presided and Miss Julia Parlett was sec
rotary. Refreshments were served
The Sweet Air Lyceum closed for the season
last Saturday night with program given over
entirely to the ladies. There was large at
tendance Miss Carrie Conkling was in charge
and the entertainment included readings, solos,
piano and violin selections. Rotations and ad-
dresses. Those taking part were Mrs. Rich
ard Swormstedt, Mrs. William l.. Schmalhorst,
Misses Eleanor Green. Eva Nau, Ethel Francis,
Mary and Katie Rehberger and Laura Yellott.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Edward j. Col
gan. Jr., and Mr.. Elmer 4. Halle, president of
the lyceum. M.
wave which struck us on Friday of last week
continued until Sunday. We do not think
that it effected the prospect for fruit crop, as
the buds were not sufficiently advanced but it
certainly made overcoats and heavy wraps
a desirable part of ones wearing apparel.
Farmers are busy preparing the ground for
their spring crops. Most of them will Guilt
vate more potatoes this season than usual as
they believe this to be good paying crop.
The public sale of the personal property of
the late Benjamin T. Cooper last Monday was
well attended and good prices were realized.
Mr.. Jarrett Baker will take charge of the Cooper
farm, which was left by will to the wife of
Mr.. ]. B. D. Beckley.
Mr.. NJ. c. Baker, of Freeland, will move to
the farm of his father, Mr.. A. Baker, near this
place.
Capt Henry Wilhelm, who had been quite
ill during the winter has so far recovered that
his many friends were glad to see him out
again. But at present am sorry to report
that he has had relapse and is not so we'll
Mr.. ]. Elmer Shaver, carrier on Route No: !
from Freeland. will move from Pleasant Hill
to the station about the middle of this month.
Mr.. Charles Hilker near Shamburg, has re-
moved to the mill of Mr.. II. M. Gore and will
assist in the manufacture of paper there.
Rev. G. X. Henderson preached very inter-
esting sermon last Sunday morning at Gun
powder Baptist Church, after which the sacra-
ment of the Lords supper was administered.
The congregation at that place had meeting
on Thursday night to arrange for rededica-
ting of the building, which has undergone
thorough remodeling.
Next Sunday night Rev. N. A Karicofe will
pr each at Pine Grove Church, at 7.30. A
m owing picture entertainment will be given at
that place on the nights of the 23d and oath Of
this month. b.
Some Belair Notes.-Abraham Collier, who
struck William h. Haughy on the head with
a shovel, fracturing his skull, on March 18th,
from the effects OF which he died at the Uni.
versity of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore,
was held for the action of thegrand jury, which