The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-02-01

Pleasant Hill, 9Th District.-We were
visited by severe snow storm on Thursday
and Friday of last week, which completely
closed up some of our country roads with
drifts especially those running east and west.
This Tuesday, evening finds some of them
correspondent in a trip from Hampstead to this
There still remains some corn in the fields to
be husked-a condition which has rarely oc
CURED to my memory this late in the season.
Our merchant, Mr.. N. N. Norris, has pur
chased from the heirs of the late Ross Bond,
of the 7th district, the farm upon which he
resided at the time of his death. The price
paid was 500 per acre. The store stand, which
be now occupies, will be for rent after the first
of April Mr.. Norris, who is q hustler in bust
ness, has succeeded in making this stand
trade center for the district.
Mr.. William Green, former resident near
Rayville, but at the time of his death living in
Baltimore. was buried at Pine Grove Church,
Wednesday afternoon. He was IN his 57th
year.
Mr. John s. Morris. near Freeland Station,
died on Monday at the home of his son-in- law,
Mr.. John r. Keys. His funeral took place on
Tuesday morning, at Mt. Zion NJ. 2. Church,
of which he bad been q member for number
of years. He was most excellent citizen and
had lived in that community for long time.
He was the oldest resident OF that section,
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Rev. N. A. Karicofe preacher in charge of
Ray Vile Circuit of the U. B. Church, was the
happy recipient of fine laprobe from his
Salem congregation, near Beckleysvllle, short
time ago. The congregation of Pine Grove
Church gave him surprise week or so later
by filling his larder with the most appetizing
things that they possessed. A very enjoyable
evening was spent with the pastors family:
The ties of friendship were strengthened, and
the minister, who only came to this circuit
last October, was made to feel at home with
his new congregation. He will preach at Pine
Grove next Sunday morning at 10 go de is
now conducting very successful revival at
HoshalPs Memorial Church, near Shamburg.
The changeable weather has been productive
Of great deal Of indesPositlon; Soms call y
it by the euphonious name, influenza. Name
it as you may it seems of contagious charac-
ter and pretty hard to shake off frequently re
quiring the physicians skill in order to get
relief.
As grounding day is rapidly approaching
our farmers will soon know what the weather
man has in store for the following six weeks.
So far as we are concerned we wish that he
may be blind on that day. b.
Chase, 18th District.-Rev. W. G. Hoff-
man entertained a party of young men on
Thursday, January 23d, at the residence of Mr..
Hartford Porter. During the evening an ush-
ers' Union, in connection with Ebenezer
Church, was organized and the following Off
GERS were chosen President Mr.. Hartford
Porter; secretary, Mr.. Percy Asher; treasurer,
Mr.. Harry Bramble. Later in the evening
games were INDUCED in and refreshments
served. The favors consisted of wooden pipes
very fantasticly and uniquely carved. Those
present were Messrs. Hartford Porter, Clyde
Porter, Percy Asher, Harry Brambe, Edward
Brinkman, Frank Crouch, Philip Gibson and
Willie Earle.
On Saturday last party of young folks, I'M
der the escort of Mr.. r. A. Vincent, visited
Washington. Notwithstanding the disagree
able travelling those in the party made very
of interest visited were the Capitol, Congress
sional Library, Westinghouse Monument, the
NJ useums and the Fisheries. They returned in
the evening arriving at Convention Station at 10
o'clock, a very tired but happy party. Those
in attendance besides Mr.. 4. A. Vincent, were
Misses Anna Vincent. Ruth Asher, Ada Lay,
Edna Vincent, Nellie Vincent and Master Will
liam League.
Mr.. Frank Asher and family are occupying
their new home recently erected at this place.
The Elliott property, where they had been liv-
ing, has been sold to William Gilbert former
" of Bowley's.
The plans of the new parsonage, as presented
by Mr. James Asher, contractor, met with gen.
eral approval, and the work is progressing salts
factorily to all concerned.
Wednesday, February 9Th, the Epworth
League will give an entertainment in Chase
Hall. Subject-sThe Deestrict Schulz" All
familiar with this play know that when well
rendered it affords no little amusement
Mr.. William Biddison was rendered a sur
prise last Saturday evening and quite mum
Der of guests were present. Dancing was the
feature of the evening, music being furnished
by Messrs. David Messenger and Frederick
Magsamen. L.
Rossville, 18th Districr-The residence of
Mr.. Henry J. Volz was destroyed by fire on the
23d ult., about O'Clock in the evening. The
fire was discovered on the second floor and in
few minutes the entire building was in
flames Many of the neighbors came to
save the adjoining buildings and they succeeded
in their efforts. Mr.. Charles Lantz rendered
shs hs@es 70 VIII BIS
chemical fire-extingnishers, which he charged
four or five times If it had not been for these
extingushers the granery would have shared
the same fate as the house. The Gardenville
Chemical Engine Company tried to get to the
fire but got stuck in large snow drift near Mr..
Bolden's home and could not proceed. Mr..
Volz lost everything he had except bis parlor
furniture, piano and organ. He places his loss
at 81 900, which is only partly covered by in
surance. He will begin to rebuild at once.
This was the largest fire that has visited Ross
willie in nine years. when the school house and
Grange Hall were destroyed.
The Golden Ring Improvement Association
has been talking of starting volunteer fire
company. Now is the time to strike while the
iron is hot and organize company so that
when the next fire comes there will be help
near to look after other buildings. if they can
not save the one that is in danger.
Miss Emma Volz is spending few weeks
with her aunt in Baltimore city.
Mr. Harry Dimling spent week at this
place visiting friends.
Mrs. John Hughes, who was operated on at
the Woman's Hospital by Prof. Hundley, is
improving and will be out in few weeks.
The mystery of the murder of MCGEE has
been cleared up. He was killed by freight
train. The crew gave themselves up and Nc
Fadden was released. r.