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

young hearts could wish for by kind old Santa
Claus number of family reunions took
place on Christmas day and the weather being
so pleasant added to the enjoyments OF the
occasion. The young folks enjoyed the snow
and the merry jingle of sleigh bells could
be heard throughout the day and late into
the night.
Rev. II. Medley Price, pastor of Ashland
Presbyterian Church, preached to large con-
gregation on Sunday morning, in Chestnut
Grove Church. This congregation has extended
call to Rev. Mr. Gwinn, who has filled their
pulpit for some time. to become the regular
pastor of the church. 1t is hoped that many
will begin the New Year Alright by attending
services at this church next Sunday morning.
Rev. H. L. Febrey, pastor of Fairyiew M. =.
Church South will preach especial new ears
sermon on Sunday afternoon, January 90, al
the usual hour.
The Christmas entertainment at st. Johns
English Lutheran Church last Sunday evening
was attended by crowd that filled the church
to overlooking. The children did themselves
much credit by the correct manner in which
they performed their parts and the entire pro-
gram was greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. Herbert Owens, who is attending Johns
Hopkins University, is spending the holiday
season with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
L. Owens, at Sunny brook.
Mr.. John B. Koerner, of Jacksonville who
had been absent from home for several months
canvassing for the sale of farm machinery, etc.,
in which he has met with much success, Is
spending the holidays with his family.
Among those of this neighborhood who are
away far the holidays are: Mr.. Carroll Cor
such, teacher of Sweet Air public school, who's
at his home at Glencoe; Miss Ethel Pocock, OF
Benheim, is visiting relatives in Baltimore;
Miss May Smith, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Smith, near Sunny brook, is also visit
ing relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Jackson, of Jacksonville, is visit
| ing her brother Mr.. Aubrey jackson, VINO
lives in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs John Price and daughter, Miss
Roberta Price, accompanied by Mr.. Alphonzo
Price, spent last Monday at the home OF Mrs.
Prices brother, Mr.. William Robinson, in
Hartford county.
Mrs. James jackson, who had been sick at
her home near Jacksonville, is able to be about.
Miss Mary Jackson conducted the Christian
Endeavor services at Chestnut Grove Church
last Sunday evening, and her comments on the
topic were greatly appreciated. M.
Hereford 9TH District.-The public school
of this place closed on Wednesday morning,
December 3d. for the Christmas holidays.
The scholars received fine treat from their
teachers, Miss Jessie Dilworth, principal and
Miss Lula Beatty, assistant.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Diven, Mr.. ]. NJ.
Diven and Mrs. Margaret Buell. of Baltimore,
spent couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. John
T. Diven, of this place.
Miss M. Ella Diven, of this place. is spend
ing the holidays in Baltimore with her sister,
Mrs. Jacob N. Foster, and her brother, Mr..
William T. Diven.
Mr.. s. Howard Miller, the enterprising
blacksmith, has presented TO his many custom
ers a prettily designed calendar for the New
Year and they are highly appreciated by the
recipients.
A family reunion was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Valentine Young on Christmas
day. Among those present were Mrs. Jane
| Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder and
! Miss Rebecca Young, of York; Mrs. John N.
Hare, Misses Alice and Efde Hare, of Warren,
| al ALL a,,1N ltc
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder are spending
| q couple of weeks with Mrs. Snyder's mother
and brother, Mrs Jane Young and Mr. Valen-
tine Young.
Mr.. Walter Mays. of Charlotte Hall Military
Academy, is spending the holidays with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Mays, ofthis
neighborhood.
Miss Minnie Arnold, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her brother Mr.. Arthur Arnold, of this
place.
Miss Minnie Hamilton entertained at her
home last Tuesday evening few of her friends
before her departure for Baltimore, where she
will take business course.
Miss Josephine Hopkins, of Baltimore, is
spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs.
John w. Knight.
am sorry to note the serious illness of Mrs.
Edward Turnbaugh, who is suffering from
complication of diseases.
Mr.. William Knight, who has had very
severe attack of grip is better
The revival meeting at the M. e. Church,
which was in progress about three weeks, has
closed with eleven conversions.
Messrs. Editors, permit your correspondent
to wish you and your many readers very
happy and prosperous New Year. j.
Pleasant Hill, 9Th Distrtct.-Mr John
Hasett, veteran of the Civil War living near
Freeland, was found in his room on Thursday
morning, Dec. oath, in an unconscious state
A physician was called but he failed to yield to
treatment and so passed away. He was buried
last Saturday. The funeral took place in Har-
ford county, near Shawsville. wife and
daughter survive him.
Prof. John Hale is assisting Mr. II. q. Hen
dirk, at Rhul's school, in this district.
Rev. G. E. Henderson preached at Gunpow-
der Baptist Church last Sunday morning.
The congregation at Pine Grove U. B. Church
has preaching every Sunday morning by Rev
S. r. Ludwig, during the revival services at his
other appointments. AT Cedar Grove and Salem
appointments already 81 persons have professed
conversion. Rev. Mr.. Ludwig is working for
100 accessions to Rayville Circuit during this
conference year.
verv interesting entertainment was given
at Pine Grove Church, by the Sunday school,
on Christmas eve.
Mr.. P. H. Shaver, of Arcadia, is spending his
vacation with his parents and other relatives
in this community.
Next Saturday ni6h at o'clock Rev. Mr..
Ludwig will hold cabinet meeting at the par
sonage. 1t will consist of all the official men,
bers of Pine Grove Church, the object being to
outline the work for the successful manage
ment of that church.
R. F. D. carriers from Freeland presented
Mr.. J. Stephen Gemmil, postmaster there,
with fine large turkey on Christmas morn
ing, and each OF the three carriers received from
their chief pair of overshoes.
The mild weather we are having is friend
to the small woodpile and the empty coal bin,
but our ice men would like to see short har-
vest for them, which means zero weather. b.
Dulany's Valley, 10th District-Mrs.
Thomas Mann, of Windsor Heights Farm, as
has been her custom for years, distributed
Christmas baskets that gladdened the hearts of
many.
Mr.. Thomas Mann has been sick and con-
fined to his home few days, but is better now.
Dr. John s. Green is attending him.
The two little daughters of Mrs. r. Howard
Smith, of Windsor Farm, who spent week
with their grandmother at Govanstown, have
returned
The pupils of Dulany's Valley public school
gave Christmas entertainment, under the d.
rection of the teacher, Miss Jeanette Simms,
that was much enjoyed Mrs. George Jessop
was organist. All the children received pres
ents as did also Miss Simms from her pupils.
Misses Nora and Laura Brown, of Baltimore,
spent the holidays with their parents at Sunny-
brook.
Mrs. Mary Montgomery is visiting relatives
in Baltimore
Uses Llllld0 anu mduu IOCOCh, Vi DaiCl-
more. spent their vacation at their home in
this valley.
Miss Jennie Phillips, of Baltimore, spent
Christmas with her mother, Mrs. S. ]. Phillips,
of White Hail. N. G. r. r.
Miss Hazel Wesley, who is a student at the
State Normal School, spent the holidays with
her parents at Sunnybrook. r.
Perry Hall, l1th Observation-Disclosures is
passed and our people have settled down to their
usual duties again. Santa Claus came and
treated everyone very kindly, as is always the
case.
Mrs George Fox, of this place, has been quite
sick the past two weeks and is under the care
of DIR. John s. Green.
The public sale of Mr.. Herman Myers took
place on Wednesday last. 1t was largely at
tended and everything brought fair prices.
George Steg was the auctioneer
Miss Mary Dengler, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs P ]. Dengler, of the 9-Mile House. has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Quick, of
Overlea, the past week and expects to visit
, friends in Baltimore before her return.
Mrs. H. Tremper, of Convention, spent sew
eral days during the holidays with her mother,
Mrs A Myers.
Miss Della Degruchy, youngest daughter OF
Mr. David Degruchy, who attends st. Mary s
College, Kent county, is home for the holidays.
Mrs John Horn who several months ago