The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-07-18

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-A pleasant evening was spent on Satur
day. July 18th, at the residence Of Mr.. John B
Koerner, at Jacksonville. where large mum
Der of his relatives and friends congregated t.
celebrate bis birthday anniversary. The Sun
nybrOok Band was on hand and after playing
q number of selections in front of the house
Mr.. Koerner was addressed by Mr.. George
Treut, the leader of the band, in pleasing and
happy manner, and at the conclusion of his re-
marks the members were invited into the house
where general congratulations were offered. A
table had been prepared with all the deilcacles
of the season, the centre being 0rnamented
with a large cake upon which was displayed in
golden letters Mr.. Koerner's age, and when 1t
was cut Mr.. Koerner was honored with the first
slice. ALI of Mr.. Koerner's family were pres
ent except Mr.. Vollie Koerner, who is engaged
in business in the West, but sent his congratu-
lations. After a pleasant social time was en-
joyed by all the visitors dispersed for their
homes, wishing Mr. Koerner many happy re-
turns of bis birthday anniversary.
! The Ladies' Aid Society of Chestnut Grove
Church met on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J..
Perry Carroll, at Jacksonville, large number
being present. After the regular business had
been transacted an enjoyable social time was
had. Later tempting lunch was served by
| The hostess, assisted by her daughters, Misses
Elsie and Hazel Carroll, and Miss Agnes o.
Mallory. Music on the piano and graphophone
added TO the pleasures of the occasion. Many
of the residents of the village were surprised to
see the arrival in their midst of so many attrac-
| tive ladies, for which this society is noted.
The storm of Sunday evening interferred
| with the services at the churches, coming as it
| did about the time most persons were ready to
start for divine worship. The rain, however,
| was indeed welcome, cooling the atmosphere
| and refreshing vegetation.
Mr.. John Burk, near Sweet Air, is enlarging
the pretty lake on his property, where the
| young folks spend many pleasant hour boating,
| especially in the evenings. He has also en-
larged his dwelling house, adding much to the
comfort and beauty of his home.
DR.. John s. Green conducted the Christian
Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening at
Chestnut Grove Church. Notwithstanding the
inclement weather there was good attendance.
This society has been organized for a number
of years and there has never been Sunday,
unless the weather was unusually stormy, that
there were not member present to conduct the
services. DIR. Green is its president
The Thimble Social of Fairview M. E. Church
South met at the home of Miss Ethel Pocock,
at Blenheim, last Saturday afternoon. Some
very pretty fancy articles were made by the
young lady members. Refreshments were
served and a social time enjoyed. Miss Pocock
was assisted by her mother in entertaining the
guests.
The Children's day services at Jacksonville
Reformed Church last Sunday night were
greatly enjoyed. although many were kept at
home because of the storm.
number of city guests are spending the
heated days of summer in this locality. They
greatly enjoy this rural section because of its
pure water and healthy location, and our peo-
they always add to the pleasures of the season.
Mr.. William A. Price, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John r. Price, near Jacksonville, was among
those who recently passed the State Board of
bar. He passed highly creditable examina-
ton and his many friends wish him success
ful career in his chosen profession.
Miss Helen Owens, daughter of Mr.. Thomas
l.. Owens. of Sunny brook, was given birth
day surprise party on Monday, the affair hav,
and Jackson Smith. large number of young
people had a jolly time.
DIR. Thomas Fl. Emory, of Manor Glen, who
is now rapidly recovering from an attack of
typhoid fever. expects to get out in day or
two in charge of his careful and trusted coach
man, Ben" The many friends and patients
of the DR.. will be glad to learn of his recovery.
Miss Agnes O. Mallory, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. ]. Perry Carroll, at jack
sonville.
minister from Baltimare preached to
large congregation at Chestnut Grove Church
last Sunday morning. The pulpit will be filled
as usual next Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
Miss Laura Brown, who had been visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ensor Brown near
Sweet Air, is now visiting relatives in Balti-
more.
Mr.. Henry Snitker, of Baltimore has been
visiting Mr.. John Burk, near Sweet Air.
Mrs. William Durham, of Jacksonville, ac-
companied by her son, spent Wednesday with
her mother, Mrs. Baker, in Hartford county.
Mrs. Baker was given birthday anniversary
surprise on that day by her children, which was
greatly enjoyed by all present. M.
Perry Hall, 18th District.-A party of
young men of this neighborhood had a very
successful grabbing trip to the Gunpowder
river on Friday July 10th. They visited
Maxwells Point and succeeded in catching
over two bushels of fine crabs. Those in the
party were Messrs Robert Dunty. George Fox,
John Billingsley and Samuel R. Fox.
Some of the people of this community were
shQckea to Eead Of the sudden death of Mrs.
| In a railroad accident near that place, on We'd
hesday, July 9Th. Mrs. Edwards was daugh-
ter of the late Eli Gambrill. She was born
here spent most of her early life in this neigh
borhood, and was highly respected and loved
| by all who knew her.
Rev. Arthur Owens, our popular young
minister, spent Monday visiting in this neigh
borhood.
visiting Mrs. William Dunty, of this place.
| Miss Mural Hines has arrived from Jersey,
| England, and is guest of her uncle, Mr..
| David DeGruchy, of this place.
| Miss Sadie Booze is spending few days here
with Mrs. John G. Halbert.
Miss Avis Halbert is visiting Miss Marie
| Gambrill, of Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. Henry Kahl is erecting a residence on
his fathers farm.
The Camp Chapel Aid Society met Wednes-
| day, July 9Th. at the home of Mrs. Harry
Reed. There was a large attendance and a
pleasant time was had.
A Lutheran Evangelical missionary service
was held last Sunday at st. MichaePs Church,
at this place, with a very large attendance.
| The pastor, Rev. o. E. Swinehart, deserves
much credit for his good work.
! The public school building here is being re-
paired and painted inside. The work is being
done by Messrs. Norwood and Benjamin
Myers.
The Perry Hall Sunday school will hold its
annual picnic on Wednesday, July 18th. in
| The grove adjoining the church. This affair is
usually popular social gathering and is en-
loved by all who attend. We extend hearty
WELDON this year to everybody to come and
| have a good time. JERRY.
Kingsville 18th District.-Mrs. William
Barton, of Sharon, Hartford county, is a guest
| of her mother, Mrs. Annie Schultz.
Elizabeth, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell
| Y. Peyton, of Upper Falls, who had been quite
| sick, is much improved.
The Kingsville Athletic Club added another
victory to It's list on Saturday afternoon last
by winning from the Fallston team. The score
was 10 to 8.
The tournament for the benefit of st.
| 6toDDoQS WulCu was duuOunCCu 1Oi
August 9Th, has been postponed until August
10th. The officers will be as follows: Mar
shals, Sheriff A. T. STREET. and Mr.. T. A.
Fleury; Judges Mr.. Benjamin Bayne, DR.. j.
| F. II. Gorsuch, Messrs. ]. G. Taliferro, Edwin
A. Gorsuch and Edward ]. Bell; time keeper,
Mr. Frank NJ. Gorsuch hearlds Charles Fitz-
patrick, Fred. Lee. Carroll and Wylie Y.
DE Moss. The coronation address will be de-
livered by Mr.. T. Scott Offutt.
Miss Eugene Moore, of Baltimore, is a guest
of her mother, Mrs. S. P. Moore, of Bradshaw.
Miss Mary A. Bell and Master Averill Bell
will leave shortly for visit to Miss Jennie M
| Bell, of Point Pleasant, N. j.
Miss Emily V. Quinlin is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Ellen S. Howard, of My Lady's Manor.
Mrs. j. Leo Moore is spending some time
with her mother, Mrs. John Dean, of Elkton:
Mr.. Joseph Hipner who had his foot injured
by the overturning of hay wagon short
time ago, is still confined to the house. He is
attended by DIR. James f. H. Gorsuch.
Miss Mary Monmonier was given dinner
by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mormon
Ter, in honor of her graduation from St
Gregory's School in Baltimore. Monsignor o.
B. Corrigan, pastor of st. Gregory's, and the
entire graduating class of which Miss Mon.
monier was member were among the invited