The Baltimore County union, the Towson news., 1909-11-27

Monkton Tenth DIstrict-Specials services
are in progress at Clynmalira Methodist Epis-
copal Church conducted by the pastor, Rev.
W. d. Beall every evening at 7.30 o'clock, ex-
| cept Saturday.
The Green Spring Valley Hunt Club has
shaken the dust from their feet and the MEM
bers have returned to their various homes. A
good story is told by the club members on a
Hartford county farmer whose team was fright
eued by the hunters ss they took the fences
one day in front Of him In plungiDg about
the farmers horses broke the wagon, the
hunters paying for the damage The next day
history repeated ITSELF the wagon being COM
pletely demolished, which aroused the ire of
| the owner. He cut loose with string of
billingsgate upon the hunters, their horses
and the cities from which they came, declar-
ing they were all crazy, together with the
country people. nearby school teacher and
pupil were placed in the same catalogue be-
! cause The teacher and pupils were watching
the hunters. When breath failed him one of
the hunters offered him drink, only to un-
! loose the torrent of his wrath. He screamed
mo! You're d whisky is crazy p
Last Friday was accident day in this locality.
| A large automobile frightened The two-horse
team of Mr.. o. NJ. Hutchins, who was on bis
way to this place with load of corn. One of
the animals was frightened so badly that in
! plungiDg against the other horse the animal
| was thrown down and had its hip broken.
| The horse was killed to end its misery. Rev.
James F. Plummers buggy was completely
wrecked on the same day by the breaking of
cross bar, which occurred as he was ascend
| ing Merryman's hill, near Monkton. The
! high-spirited horse ran and all the driver
| could do was to try to keep him in the road.
Finally the buggy was upset, throwing Mr..
Plummer's housekeeper, Mrs. Virginia Brown,
oct also one of Mr.. Plummer's little sons.
They were severely bruised and shaken up.
Mr.. Henry G. Hutchins' mule team was
badly frightened Friday last by an automobile
that later was the cause of Mr.. c. w. Huchins'
horses death. Mr.. jarrett Hutchins was driv-
ing the mule team, loaded with wheat, to
White Hall MILL and as result of the fright
the mules were nervous and ran around and
broke the wagon tongue.
Mrs. James T. Allison of Ruxton was a
guest of Mrs. Wilbur Richardson of Manor
this week.
Miss Lillian Elliott of Mount Carmel has re
turned home after visiting her cousins, Misses
Helen and Zelma Shepperd.
Mr.. Monroe Hutchins has taken Hotel Rox-
borough at Atlantic City for the winter, spring
and summer seasons. His mother and sisters
Mrs. Thomas NJ Hutchins and Misses Emma
and Arcadia Hutchins-accomp him.
N1OVauS.-MT. d. ". WIlRut, WIZ lelG IuC
Govans Y. M. q. A. about two years ago to
take up association work in Canada, has re-
turned and will direct the work of shaping the
plans here for the winter When Mr.. Wright
went from Govans be took charge OF the asso-
citation at Peterboro Canada, and afterward
went to Toronto. where he spent some time
taking special course of training in Y. NJ. @.
A. work. He states that much is being planned
to make our local association more active and
effective as well as attractive Among the
features to be considered is a station of the
Athletic League, and DR.. Meanwell of Balti-
more, director of the League, will at an early
date confer with Mr.. Wright and address the
mem bers on the subject
Patrons of the United Railways in the
vicinity of Evesham avenue and the York
road have presented petition to the company
requesting that shelter be placed at that point.
The petition is headed by Mr.. D. A. ]. Peck
and contains over 100 signatures. No less than
so persons board and leave the cars at Evesham
avenue regularly every day, and perhaps as
many more are frequent users of this stopping
point.
In response to the solicitation of a commit
tee from the Parents Club of Willow Avenue
School the School Commissioners have given
$50 toward defraying the expense of equlpplng
the school building with electric lights. The
Club will contribute the balance of the amount
necessary, and work is now we'll under way.
Lights will be placed in all the class rooms and
halls and stairways, and also one over the
entrance on Willow avenue. A series OF class
entertainments will be held during the winter,
the proceeds of which will be used for the
decoration of rooms, special books, &c. The
| fifth grade will hold the first one next Thurs
| day evening.
Oyster suppers have been quite the fad for
| the past few weeks with lodges and churches,
| and good reports come from all of them.
The new fire apparatus has been kept NOV
ing quite lively of late, as several small fires
have occurred in the woods owing to the
accumulation of leaves and the recklessness
with which some persons handle fire.
Necker, Eleventh District-On Saturday
evening the residents took a little vacation and
spent the time in decorating with flags and
japanese lanterns along the Belair road At
the word Welcome Oh it. A fine body of
cavalry appeared, with red, white and blue
| trappings under the marshalship of Mr.. Bart
Seidl. They were on their way to Overlea to
meet Bishop o. B. Corrigan and delegation
of priests who were to attend confirmation
services at st. Joseph's Church on Sunday.
Gardenville band played patriotic airs at Over
| lea and during the march to this place
On Sunday, after high mass, with full or
| chestra, So children and adults were confirmed
and the Papa Benediction was given. The
Bishop was very much impressed at the great
number of communicate at the early mass.
Bishop Corrigan left Necker Sunday after
noon, accompanied by large cavalcade under
| Marshal George Seidl, accompanied by the
Catholic Benevolent Legion.
Forty hours devotion will begin next Sun
day at st. Joseph's Church.
great many city sportsmen have invaded
| this section since November 10, and although
the cottontails invite shot, they complain
bitterly about the cartridge makers loading the
| shells so heavily as to cause them to turn their
heads about one thirty second of degree. So
aggravating to see the rabbit gaily skipping
| away after being fired at dozen or more times.
Contractors about Overlea and Putty Hill are
rushing the new buildings before old winter
! butts in.
Mr.. J. Russell and family, who spent the
past summer here, will shortly return to Bal
| timore.
Land is increasing in value and great
building boom is expected next spring This is
one of the most picturesque and healthy sec
tions of the State and still growing in popularity
as place of residence.
1t is rumored that as soon as the State grades
the Belair road company will operate line
of automobiles between Overlea and Belair. A
transfer station will be located at Germantown.
White Hall, N G. G R.-The regular
monthly meeting of the White Hall Farmers
Club and improvement Association will be
held Saturday night, November %.
Mrs. Emma Stilz entertained the White
! Hall Aid Society on Wednesday evening.
Rev Fl. Medley Price, pastor. preached a
Thanksgiving sermon in the Presbyterian
| Church here on Thursday night.
An oyster supper for the benefit of the pro-
posed church for mutes here began Wednesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Emma Stiltz.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Dryden and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. P. Dunnington of Baltimore spent Thanks
giving with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Elliott of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayless of Baltimore are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Burns.
Mrs James p. Jordan is visiting her brother,
| Mr. Parks of Baltimore
Miss Clara Burns is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
John Anton of New Jersey.
Mr.. John R. Keys of Freeland killed on
Wednesday a 14-months-old porker that
dressed Gil pounds.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas c. Hunter, who have
been in the South three weeks, returned home
Wednesday. They spent some time with Mr..
and Mrs. William r. Delgar of South Carolina
Mrs Hunter and Mrs. Delgar are sisters
Rev. w. L. Mcdowell D. D., superintendent
of Baltimore district, will preach at the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church at New Market, Sunday
night next. Rev. H. R. Savage is pastor of
the church.
Miss Mabel Burns was given birthday
party by her aunt, Mrs Clarence NJ. Burns, al
her home on Thanksgiving day. E.
Carney, Hartford Road.-The Carney Vol
unteer Fire Company, just organized, held 8
successful meeting last Monday night at the