The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-31

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of st. James parish was entertained at the
Guild Hall on Thursday afternoon of last week
by Mrs. Carrie Pearce. A delightful social
evening was enjoyed by the large number pres
ent. One of the charming features OF the after
noon was q donation surprise to the new rector,
Rev. Mr.. Plummer. The room where the do
nations were arranged presented captivating
scene to the eyes of an epicure, as all kinds of
eatables were temptingly displayed side by side
with oats and corn for the rector's horse.
reading lamp; also an envelope containing $5,
which was sent by well known parishioners.
The rector, on the previous Sunday, had re-
quested large attendance at the meeting OF the
Guild, for special business, and when he thank,
ed the ladies for the pleasant surprise they had
prepared for him he said they would acquit him
of any knowledge of the affair and be regarded
it as a remarkable coincidence. The business
which Mr.. Plummer wanted goodly attend
ance of the membership of the Guild related
vestry of st. James parish, which has been re-
Gently done, and was so announced by the rec
| tor. Amusements were discussed and dane.
ing in the Guild Hall has been tabooed
The Ladies' Guild will serve lunch to the cleo
ton officials and others on Tuesday next, az
| usual.
The regular oyster supper will take place on
| Thursday and Friday evenings, November 18th
and 18th. The Guild also expects to serve lunch
to the members of the Green Spring Valley
| nuDt OluU QuIluk tuclI OJctcI puppcis
| The special services closed on Friday evening
| last at Clynmalira M. E. Church.
The third quarterly conference of Monkton
| Circuit will convene on Saturday, November
| 7th District Superintendent W. L. Mcdowell
| will be present both Saturday and Sunday and
preach each day. DR.. Mcdowell is an eloquent
speaker and it is hoped large audience may
| enjoy his sermons
The rain last Sunday night was very heavy.
The Monkton bridge has not yet been repaired
nd Ho ma linn hIQ
necessitating an extra mile and a-half drive to
reach the station from the Manor. If the
Highways Commission does not hurry up the
next rain will wash away the entire bridge.
The crossing is dangerous at all times and Mon
day morning the water was very high.
A petition is being circulated for signers to
make county road out of a by-road leading
from the Manor road on the east, to the Cor
bett road on the west, about three quarters of
mile, through the Hands of Messrs. VIM. 7.
Bosley, Walter Hutch ms, James T. Treadway,
Charles Treadway, Henry Blinkner, George
Leach and Edwin l.. Pearce. This road would
be great convenience to many people. II.
Long Green, 18th District-The new mis-
sion chapel in Long Green Valley of the
Brethren or Dunkards, was dedicated last,
Sunday morning with impressive services, be-
ginning at 1880 O'Clock. Considering the in
clemency of the weather the services were well
dLIcuueQs dltcT u prayer ny GlucI
Snader the dedication sermon was preached
by Rev. Charles D. Bonsack, of Washington,
who selected his text from the 56th and 59th
chapters of Isaiah, and dwelt largely on the
importance of the church of God as home.
In the afternoon, after a brief song service
conducted by the local clergy, Rev. Samuel
Utz. of New Market. preached an inspiring
sermon. Mr.. Samuel M. Rankin made an ad-
dress, and at o'clock in the evening the Chris
tian Workers, the young peoples organization
had special meeting which was followed by
the evening preaching service, at which Rev.
mission preacher at Long Green meeting house,
preached, and Mr.. John M. Prige, the deacon,
presided. Services will be held in the new
church every other Sunday.
The protracted meeting that had been in
progress two weeks at Wilson's M. E. Church,
has closed. 1t was successful and twelve per-
sons were taken into the church on probation.
The teachers and friends of the Sunday
school of Wilson's Church provided treat
for the children in the hall last Saturday and
many older ones also enjoyed the spread.
Supper was served and later ice cream and
cake was provided in abundance.
On Sunday last Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas s.
Carter entertained number of their relatives
and friends in honor of the birthday of their
sons, Denis an William Carter.
Several residents of this neighborhood made
a pleasure trip to Talbot county, Md, last
week. Among the number were Mrs: G. Neu-
hauser and children, Mrs. Joseph Miller and
Mrs. Moses Nafsinger. They returned home
much pleased with their visit.
Miss Mervia Meyers entertained number
of her friends last Saturday evening in honor
of her birthday.
Mrs. s. Seymour Smith, who had been sick
and under the care of DR.. John s. Green, is
recovering.
Miss Helen Slade was visitor in this neigh
borhood last Sunday. s.
Jacksonville and Sunnyb brook, 10th Dis
friction account of the unfavorable weather
the Sunday school rally announced to take
place at Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday
was postponed until Sunday, November LIST,
commencing at 1870 A. M. The church had
been beautifully trimmed for the occasion and
the decorations will be fresh for next Sunday.
A great many persons, young and old, are in
terested in the affair and it IS earnestly hoped
the weather man may do his best to make that
part of the program as pleasant as the other
part is sure to be. There will be several inter
esting addresses and there will be special
musical program.
A literary and musical entertainment, in
Guiding a play, will be given in Sweet Air
Hall, Friday evening, November 9Th, COM
mencing at s o'clock. Admission 25 cts. If
stormy the next evening. Ice-cream, cake and
candy will be for sale.
The much needed rain came at last and while
it interfered somewhat with farming opera
tions it was most welcome. A feature of the
rain was a sharp electrical storm early on
Monday morning. accompanied by heavy thun-
der-something unusual at this season OF the
year.
Mr.. William Wesley, storekeeper at Sunny
brook, is having an addition built to his dwell
ing. Messrs Ensor Brown & Son are the con-
tractors
Anna Gertrude the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Burk, near Sweet Air, was
baptized last Sunday afternoon by Rev. o. E.
Swinehart, pastor of st. Johns Lutheran
Church. A few relatives and intimate friends
witnessed the ceremony.
The new house on the farm of Mr.. John w.
Wolfe, at Sunnybrook, is rapidly nearing com.
pletion. 1t makes fine appearance and is
decided improvement to the neighborhood.
Messrs. Ensor Brown & Son are the builders.
Misses Alice and Laura Connolly, of Wal
brook. Baltimore, are visiting their brother,
Mr.. Dixon Connolly, the well known merchant
at Baldwin.
Mrs. Scott Jones, of Govanstown, accom-
panied by her children, is visiting her father
in-law, Mr.. George Jones, of Jacksonville.
Mr. Thomas L. Owens, whose fine farm is
located at Sunnybrook, is having bis barn
reroofed. M.
Parkville, Hartford Road.-Mrs Annie o.
void, of Baltimore, is spending some time with
her neice, Mrs. Michael Bauer, at the emile
House.
Mr.. John Raab is erecting house on his
property on the Old Hartford road.
MIR. William Ostendorf, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his brother, Mr.. Henry G.
Ostendorf, near this place.
Mr.. John Seidel and family, formerly of
Perry Hall, have moved to this neighborhood
and are occupying the house recently vacated
by Mr.. George Sprague
Protracted services, which have been in pro.
gress for two weeks at Hiss M. E. Church, will
close on Sunday evening next.
Quite number of people from this neigh
borhood went to Hamilton on Monday night
to see Governor Crothers. who made the OPEN
ing address at bazaar which is being held there
under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company.
The teacher and pupils of Room No l, of
Parkville School entertained the teachers and
pupils of the other rooms on Tuesday, at a
Harvest Home feast. A large basket of fruit
was disposed of and enjoyed by all. A vote of
thanks was given to Room No. 1.
An oyster roast was held at the home of Mr.
Michael Kinlein, on Sunday last and the &C.
casion was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. George Whit
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Radel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Sweglar, Mr.. T. Wells Cole, Mr.. Holmes