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die Union*
TOWSONTOWN. Md.
Saturday, April 3, 1886.
LONGNECKER BROS., Editors and Propr’s.
$ 1.80 per annum—in advance. Postage pre
pa d. Mu subscription taken for
lean than six months
LOCAL ITEMS.
DEPARTURE OP TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 7.17 and 8.30 a. m., and 4.34 p. in.: for
Belair, at 9.39 a. in.; for Loch Raven, at 10.43 a.
m., and 2.44 p. m.; for Forest Hill, at 5 58 p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme
diate stations at 8.00, 9.07, 11.19 a. in., and 1.05,
з. 4.45 and 5.38 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 9.49 a. m., and 3 30 p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme
diate stations at 9.28 a. m.. and 5.24 p. m.
Religious Notices.
TomaontoicH M. E. Church.— Preaching to-mor
row (Sunday), at 11 a. m., and at 71 p. m., by
the pastor, Rev. Watson Case.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening, at 7i
o’clock, and class meetings on Thursday, at 3 p.
m., and Friday evening, at 71 o’clock.
Trinity P. E. Church, Totcaontoirn. —Preaching
Sunday by tho rector, Rev. W. 11. H. Powers, at
11 a. m. and 7-1 p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
4.00 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. H. 11. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at 31 o’clock.
Sales Advertised iij “Tlje Uijioi^'
Saturday, April 3d, by Frank J. Harmison, Wal
stocfi’, agTiJQituraTim’piemems, Jce.
Saturday, April 3d, by M. W. Offutt and Edw. N.
Rich, trustees, real estate at Gingrich’s Sta
tion, W. M. K. K.
Monday. April sth,by EdwardN. Rich and Wm,
S. Keech, trustees, real estate in the matter
of Jessop vs. Dalrymple, on the W. M. H.
R., near Reisterstown,
Wednesday, April 7th, personal property, at See
rnuller A Co.’s wareiooms, Baltimore.
Monday, April 12th, by John I. Yellottand S.
Parker Bosley, trustees, real estate of the
late Abraham Wisner, between the Falls
road and Black Rock road, about 2 miles
from Butler P. O.
Tuesday. April 13th, by S. Parker Bosley and J.
T. Ensor, trustees, real estate of the late
Hannah M. Shanebrook, on the York turn
dike road. 17 miles from Baltimore.
Monday, April 19th, by Samuel H. Tagart, trus
tee, the fine estate called “Raven Wood,”
on Wood bourne avenue, near Govanstown.
Tuesday, April 2Uth. by Thos. A. Hopkins and
Louis P. Hennigliausen, trustees, valuable
farm of 55 acres, in the tith district, near
the Balto. & Hanover R. R.
Thursday, April 22d, by Wm. S. Keech and Rob
ert E. France, trustees, a house and lot in
the village of Randallstown, 2d district.
Thursday, April 23d, personal property of Penel
ope Gill, near Dover and Mantua Mills.
Nearly four inches of rain fell in this vi
cinity within the past week.
Thursday last was the first day of April
and we may now safely say that spring is here.
Over 18,000 persons have airead registered
at the Canton branch of the Pratt Free Library.
Mr. William S. Smith, one of The Union’s
subscribers at Gunpowder, Baltimore county, has
removed to Akrcn, Ohio.
A good many Baltimore county Democrats
are joining the Crescent Club, the leading Demo
cratic organization of Baltimore city.
The annual statement of the Baltimore
County Mutual Fire Insurance Company is pub
lished in our advertising columns to-day.
State Senators Mc-’aig, of Allegany, and
Shriver, of Carroll county, were in Towsontown
last Sunday and dined with Senator Slingluff.
March came in like a lamb, but, disregard
ing the old theory, it didn’t go out like a lion.—
Its departure was more Mae that of adrowned rat.
Mr. S. A. Kirkwood, of Baltimore, who
died very suddenly in Chicago a few days ago,
was a cousin of Dr. A. C. McCurdy, of Towson
town.
Mrs. Warfield, of Baltimore, has sold the
Hess farm, near the Little Gunpowder, to Dr
Richard Emory for $13,000. It contains 282
acres.
The lato Harford county Grand Jury found
a number of indictments for violatians of the local
option law, but convictions followed in only four
cases.
Tho Senate on Wednesday confirmed the
following Justices of the Peace f>r Baltimore
county: J. P. Jones, Lewis H. Bonsai and J. W.
Offutt.
Rev. W. J. Nicoll, of Baltimore, has lately
been conducting services at Gunpowder Baptist
Church, in this county, and baptised seventeen
persons.
и. nre*.wmV,ant l^GtVb5 —vVu6-f..•"Mizyr
Nearly all the leading stables of the country will
be represented.
ur. and Mrs. John M. Denison, of Balti
more, have been in Florida for some time. Mrs.
Denison is a sister of Jacob M. Pearce, Esq., of
My Lady’s Manor.
Towsontown is to have a uniformed night
policeman, and our thanks are due Senator Sling
luff for his efforts in the passage of the bill by
the Legislature.
Rev. W. F. Speake, Presiding Elder of
East Baltimore District, preached a highly inter
esting sermon in the Towsontown M. E. Church,
on Sunday night last.
The clerks in tho County Commissioners’
office are now busy preparing the levy for ISB6.
It is believed that the tas rate for the year will
be slightly increased.
Rev. E. W. Scott, pastor of St. James’ A.
U. M. P. Church, Towsontown, and president ot
the Maryland district, preached several times iD
Cecil county last week.
Prof. Hanna, principal of the Towsontown
public school, has organized a class in botany and
gives free instruction two afternoons each week
in this interesting study. ,
Mr. John D. Weakley, of Sweet Air, is
negotiating for Mr. Samuel Uigle’s store stand, at
Glenarm station, M. C. R. R. Ho is at present
engaged in store keeping.
The barbers on the Frederick road have
been working on Sunday, in violation of the Stale
law, and the city barbers propose to prosecute
them unless they stop at once.
Mr. George Harwood, of Towsontown, who
has for some time been a driver on the York road
railway line, has been appointed a member of the
Baltimore city police force.
Mr. J. H. Shamberger, postmaster at Lake
Roland, Baltimore county, has sent his resigna
tion to the Department and recommends Mr. W.
S. Wheeler as his successor.
Howard Preston, who was convicted in the
Harford county court of stealing a horse from Mr.
Mordecai Price, was last week sentenced to the
penitentiary for three years and two months.
Mr. E. Livezey, the well known Baltimore
real estate broker, has been a resident of Catons
ville for upwards of thirty years and is now, as he
always has been, one of its most progressive citi
zens.
Mr. J. K. Sweeny, formerly of Freeland,
N. C. R. R., but who has f.r years been a resi
dent of Colorado, ha 3 purchased the Canon City
(Col.) Record and has embarked in the newspaper
bueiness.
The large barn of Mr. Thomas Poole, one
of the Commis.-ioners of Harford county, situated
near the Hickory, was burned on Monday night.
Insured for $2,000. Supposed to have been fired
by tramps.
President Cleveland spent Saturday last
in Baltimore county, at the headquarters of San
Domingo Ducking Club, on the Gunpowder, as
the guest of several members of the Club from
New York.
Mr. Phil L. Moore, Reading Clerk of the
House of Delegates, who has been confined to his
resilience In ILK- pr<. bj Illness, Is in ■* uiui.li
improved condition and bis friends hope soon to
see him out.
Col. Samuel N. Hyde, who spent the win
ter in the city with his family, returned this week
to his residence in Long Green Valley, and will
at once commence active preparations for this
season’s canning.
Forty houses in a block are about being
commenced on Jefferson Place, which is one square
west of Oak street, in the Bolt. That section of
the 9th district is growing wonderfully and will
soon be solidly built up.
The Masons of Belair having determined
to build a new hall the ladies of that place are
now actively engaged in arranging for a fair, to
be held early in June, the proceeds of which are
to be devoted to that object.
Mr. Samuel J. Hough, a member of the
Baltimore bar, has purchased from Mr. George
R. Granger, the property known as “Cedar Lawn,”
at Catonsville, Ist district. Mr. Hough will make
many improvements upon the place.
County Treasurer Hebb has commenced
delivering bills for unpaid taxes for the year 1885.
Those who have not paid their taxes for that year
Bhould do so without further delay in order to
save themselves heavy additional expense.
Miss Rose Keech, daughter of Wm. S.
Keech, Esq., of this place, while on a recent visit
to Prince George’s county, took part in the exer
cises of the Waverly Literary Club and contribu
ted largely to the success of the entertainment.
This is the season to commence cleaning
up about your premises, removing the accumula
tions of the winter and setting things to rights
generally. Nothing so soon attracts the eye of
the stranger as well-kept yards, neat fences, Ao.
Hon. Anthony Kennedy, whose farm is in
the Ist district, one mile from Ellicott City, sold
bis herd of Jersey cattle at public sale on Tues
day, obtaining good prices. Mr. Kennedy has
rented his farm and will reside in the city in the
future.
A fire in the city residence of Mr. Howard
Ridgely, on Bolton street, near McMeckin, at an
early hour on Saturday morning of last week,
damaged the furniture, pictures, Ao., to the extent
of several thousand dollars. The fire started in
the rear of the house, on the outside, and is be
lieved to have been of incendiary origin. The
loss is covered by insurance.
Granu Jury will be called upon to investigate the
charge that the ohildren in the Union Cotton
Mills are being worked over ten hours per day.
There are said to be a large number of ap
plicants from Baltimore county lor positions in
the Baltimore Custom House, a very large per
centage of whom must be disappointed, as it is as
serted the county will get only its proportion with
the rest.
Nearly a week of cold, rainy weather is not
enjoyable at any time of the year, but at this par
ticular season, when we are anxiously looking lor
that “ethereal mildness” of which rpring poets
tell us, it is extremely disagreeable, besides dan
gerous to health.
Since the completion of the New Freedom
and Stewartstown railroad the latter pla-e is get
ting to be an important tobacco market. One day
last week 105 wagon loads of tobacco changed
hands there and 118,000 lbs. were shipped by the
railroad the same day.
A Towsontown man, while making a visit
to the Treasury Department in Washington, a
few days ago, saw a package of greenbacks that
contained over four million dollars. The sight
almost paralyzed him and he has hardly been able
to get his eyes straight since.
John Miller was tried in the Circuit Court
here last week for tho murder of Robert Dorsey,
and acquitted. The case was removed from the •
city and both the accused and murdered man were
colored. Messrs. Wm. F. Wharton and John T.
Mason R., were counsel for Miller.
night the bill to exempt the Maryland Centrnl R.
R. Co. from local taxation in Baltimore and Har
ford counties for a period of ten years, was unfa
vorably reported from the commit-ee and the re
port was adopted. This kills the bill.
Mr. Jesse S. Bell, a well-known citizen of
Govanstown, who has beeD confined to bis house
all winter by illness, has improvod so much that
he was able to visit Towsontown on Thursday.
Mr. Bell has carried on the blaokswithing busi
ness in Govanstown for forty-four years.
Miss Agnes G. Starkey, who last week took
the white veil at Monte Maria Academy, Rich
mond, Va., is a sister of the late Rev. Father
Starkey, who formerly had charge of tho Catholic
church in Long Green Valley. She is a daugh
ter of Mr. John D. Starkey, of Baltimore.
On the 18th of the present month the Mary
land Central railroad (formerly the Balto. A Del
ta) will have been in operation four years. Dur
ing that time but ono fatal accident has happened
_ r L 0 billifw* nf ksnlrnmnn Qhrytlr of th Hill#n
roaa crossing, in lowsontown, Tu?t summer.
Persons who use the Frick line cars to reach
Boundary avenue station of the Maryland Central
R. R., should be particular to board only the terra
cotta colored onc3, as none of the other cars cross
Boundary avenue bridge. The signs on the front
of these cars are “Waverly” and “Boundary,” and
can be easily distinguished.
offered to advance the $9,500 provided for iu the
bill passed by the Legislature to erect a school
house at Calverton, as soon as the necessary ar
rangements can be made, and if done, this w 11
obviate the necessity of waiting until the
county levy is made to commence work.
There were a number of small land-slides
on the Maryland Central road on Wednesday,
caused by the unusually heavy rain of that day.
The passenger train which left Baltimore at 4
o’clock Wednesday afternoon did not reach Delta
until 7 o’clock Thursday morning. The damage,
which was not serious, was soon repaired.
We hope Messrs. Spencer and Gilm-'r, re
ceivers of the Maryland Central road, will devote
some attention to the station at Towsontown. Con
sidering the importance of this station the accom
modations are shockingly poor and inadequate
and no time should be lost in giving us something
better, and particularly as the same can bo done
at very small cost.
Any man who will take a seat in a passen
ger car and cover the floor with a pool of tobacco
juice—to the disgust of all descent people—should
have his money refunded and be ejected from the
train at the next station. Ladies and gentleman
should Dot be compelled to occupy a car with such •
a brute, by the side of which the great American
hog is an exampler of good manners.
The Maryland Central company is about to
construct an apparatus for lifting the body of a
standard-gauge freight car from its track and de
positing it upon a truck to fit the narrow-gauge,
thus doing away with the necessity for breaking
bulk of freight in transferring it from other roads
This will facilitate the shipping business of the
road, obviating both delay and extra labor.
Several prominent members of the Balti
more county bar went to Washington last Satur
day in the interest of Hon. J. Fred. C. Talb >tt for
District Attorney. They carried with thorn a
number of strong letters of endorsement from lead
ing members of the Baltimore and Harford coun
ty bar, which they left with the Attorney-Gener
al, the President being tut of the city at the time.
The Towsontown restaurant man who on
Thursday (All Fool’s Day) set up a tempting look
ing fried oyster to each of his customers, had his
own littlo fun besides furnishing amusement to
many others. The cotton with which the oyster
was “stuffed” was tougher than a boarding-house
chicken, and tho countenance of the man who
tried to chew it was longer than a mill race.
Strange that it is always the “smartest” people
who are roped in on such little tricks.
The piano-makers who, previous to the
strike, worked in Stieff’s factory, Baltimore, have
boycotted the firm to such an extent that they
cannot even get a horse shod in thecity, but have
work done. This strike grew ou of tbe’lact that
the Messrs. Stieff refused to discharge a foreman
who had been in their employ for more than
twenty years, simply to gratify a whim of the
men. An arbitrary system like thi3 can never
succeed.
The sale of the personal property of the
late A. 11. S'ump took place in Green Spring Val
ley last week and aggregated about $4,000. It
was conducted by Col. 0. P. Macgill, auctioneer,
who sold over six hundred lots of articles in about
six hours. Good prices were generally obtained,
the stock and many other things selling far in
advance of the appraised value. One hundred
and ninety-five barrels of corn were sold at $2.35
per barrel, or about 10 cts. per barrel above the
ruling price.
The County Commissioners, in accordance
with the suggestion in Tiie Union of last week
refused to pay Justico Lytle, of Waverly, for
holding an inquest upon the body of Mr. llenry
Zink, and they deserve credit for the stand they
took in the matter. Now let them follow it up
by refusing pay in every case except where an
investigation is necessary to establish the cause
of death. Such a stand will break up “the busi
ness” of holding inquests and will save the coun
ty many dollars.
that tho County Commissioners are to sup
ply Towsontown with a chemical engine, drawn
by horses. We are opposed to these chemical
machines, but as they aro better than nothing we
will gladly accept one of them. We will favor
any move that will be calculated to benefit the
town, as in the matter of police and fire apparatus
we think it has been greatly neglected. Let us
have anything that will be calculated to make it
more desirable as a place of residence.
Hon. Joshua F. Cockey, of Cockeysville,
one of our best known and most highly respected
citizens, was in Washington laßt Saturday for the
first time since 1836. Judge Cockcy, who is now
about 86 years of age, has held a number of prom
inent offices in Baltimore county, having been for
several terms chief judge of tho Orphans’ Court
He is one among the most wealthy and intelli
gent citizens of the courty and it therefere ap
pears strange that he should not have visited tho
Nation’s Capital—a littlo more than fifty mdcs
from his home—in fifty years, but such is tho fact.
Catholics who Sell Liquor.—The decrees
of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore devote
especial praise to societies for checking immor
tality aDd drunkenness. In concluding the decree
on ihe sale cf liquor the Bishops say : “We ad
monish all the faithful who make their living by
trading in the various liquors, to seriously reflect
upon the many dangers and occasions of sin with
which this business is surrounded, although in it
self not forbidden. Let them choose, if possible,
a more honorable method of acquiring a liveli
hood, but should this not be feasible, they must
endeavor to remove both from themselves and
others all occasions of sin. Let them not sell in
toxicating drinks to minors or to those whom they
know to be habitual druukards. They must also
close their stores on Sunday, and vigorously re
fuse to allow blaspnemies, oaths or indecent con
versation within their place of business.”
Run Over by a Wagon.—A serious accident
happened about 8 o’clock on Thursday night, on
the York turnpike, a short distance above Tow
sontown, to a young colored man named William
Taylor, teamster for Mr. J. L. Caples, who lives
on the farm of the late John O. Price, near Cock
eysville. Ho was returning from the city with his
wagon heavily loaded with phosphate, and in de
scending tho bill he attempted to mount the saddle
mule when ho fell, two wheels of tho wagon pass
ing over his body. Several of bis ribs were broken
and he was badly cut about the head, having been
trampled upon by tho mules. He was removed to
the house of his uncle, William Taylor, in Tow
sontown, where ho was attended by Dr. James 11.
Jarrett. Y'oung Taylor’s injuries are serious but
not necessarily fatal.
Narrow Escape.—Mr. John D. Weakley, of
Sweet Air, made a narrow escape at Glenarm Sta
tion, M. C. R. R., on Monday afternoon. He was
on the north bound train, on his wa - home, and
while the train was on the siding at Glenarm,
waiting far the south bound, be got off and did
not attempt to board it again until it was in mo
tion. In doing so his foot slipped and he was
caught between the car and the high platform.
He held on to the hand railing and thus saved
himself from being dragged under the car, and
the only damago he sustained was a few bruises
and torn clothing. Had he been on one of the
front cars of tho train instead of the last one he
could not have escaped without serious injury.
'This should prove a warning to others.
Tried to Hang- Himaelf.—Thomas Stokes,
attempted to commit suicide on Thursday morn
ing last, at the public house of John Beal Watkins,
in Long Green, this county. He was found hang
ing with his head botween the spokes of a wheel
which had been placed against the side of the
bouse, several feet above the ground. He bad been
banging about 10 minutes, and was almost dead,
when he was discovered by Mr. Watkins and Isaiah
Parlett, who took him from his perilous position.
He was then taken to the Belair jail, to prevent
his doiDg further injury to himself. His habits
are good, but bis mind has been disordered from
sickness.
Wesley Chapel, lOth District. —Rev. Sam
uel M. Alford preached hi- first sermon last Sun
day at Wesley Chapel and made a good impres
sion on the congregation. Both pastor and con
gregation seem well pleased with each other.
Mr. John Hunter, living near this place, has a
very remarkable little girl, but 21 months old.
that can sing ten or twelve songs very correctly.
Mr. Hunter is a good vocal musician, and Mrs.
Hunter is a fine organist.
Mr. Thomas Lytle, son of Mr. Nicholas Lytle,
who has been quite sick at the home of bis grand
mother, Mrs. Ann Hughes, is now In an improv
ed condition.
A man named Baker, about 45 years of age,
living at White Hall, and employed in the paper
mill ot Wm. Wise, met with a very serious aoci
dent last week. It appears that he slipped and
fell into some of the machinery of the mill aDd
had one of his hands torn very badly. Dr. Keech
was immediately sent for and dressed the band
and thought he could save it, but the next day
when he visited the patient he found it necessary
to amputate the arm, which he did, assisted by
Drs. Mitchell and Norris. The operation was
very successfully performed and at last accounts
the patient was doing as well as could be expected.
The meat house of Mr. Goo. Tysoji was broken
open a few nights ago and a fine round of beef
taken. Tho guilty parties should make their
• visits few in this direction, or else they may meet
with something they will not like vory muoh.
A young man named Charles Miller, who was
employed last summer by Mr. Samuel McNeil,
to assist in threshing, afterwards worked at
butchering with Mr. Young, of Monkton, but
was discharged by the latter. Then he engaged
board at Mr. Samuel Miller’s, and remaind there
until last week, when he left for parts unknown.
Before taking bis departure he forged a note on
William and John Barnhart, with Thomas Nor
ris as socurity, for the sum of $52, and offered it
to Mr. Miller in settlement of his board bill, but
Mr. Miller would have nothing to do with it. Mr.
Miller asked him why he did not get a check from
Mr. Norris, and sure enough, the next day he
came with a check signed by Mr. Norris for $45,
but Mr. Miller having bis suspicions aroused by
that time, declined tho check also, and cautioned
his family to bo on their guard. The forger then
went to the store of Mr. Bosley, near by, and of
fered him the check, saying at tbo same time that
Mr. Miller would take it but that he wanted too
much discount. Mr. Bosley believing tho story,
cashed the check and is now just $45 out of pock
et, the chock having been pronounced a forgery.
jASiH*ltfi fter°?*fioarScrsi' l, i J fie n last heard of him
he was in Harrisburg. Thu citizens of Monkton
had been cautioned about this fellow by some one
in the neighborhood who knew him, but it don’t
seem to have had the desired effect.
Mr. League, living at Pleasant Valley, who
buried his wife about a year ago, has within the
last two weeks buried two of his children, aged 17
and 20 years. They all died from consumption.
C.
Western Run, Bth District.—April, the
second of the spring months, brings with it a busy
season for the farmer. He has thus far done con
siderable plowing for oats but has seeded little in
the past month, and if he remembers last season
he will not be discouraged, for the greater part of
last year’s crop was sown in April and proved
one of unprecedented yield.
The planting of potatoes will also occupy his
time, from the fact that every year yields its own
as they cannot be kept over for another year. In
seeding, plant from large seed, and I would ad
vise those who have potatoes stoied in damp cel
lars, to remove them to some high and dry place:
•also rub off sprouts occasionally and they will
keep for months
Now is a good time to select seed corn and it
can be done in this way with little trouble. When
feeding stock, lay aside the largest ears and in a
short time you will have all you need
After the 10th of this month I intend trimming
apple trees, for the reason that the moon points
down.
Sales have been the order of the day for the
. past two months, and among them we find our
friend Joshua Merryman selling out. Wo con
gratulate the Dr. on his successful retirement.
For the present he will reside with the Episcopal
minister at St. John’s, and should ho attain unto
the title of D. D., it would be an agreeable sur
prise to his many friends.
Mr. A. Cole of A., sold his personal effects on
Monday last. During the progress of the sale
Mr. Augustus Burgoyne was kicked in the face
by a horse that was tied on the barn floor, knock
ing him insensible, and a considerable timo elaps
ed before he gained consciousness. The injury
was regarded as very serious.
The Harford Mutual Fire Insurance Company
recently presented Mr. Jacob Fowble with a
handsome silver watch and chain for his merito
rious act in saving the barn from destruction at
the time of tho burning of Mrs. E. G. Cole's resi
dence.
Ground has been broken at Butler for the erec
tion of a fine little cottage near the store of Mr.
J. IC. Gies It is being built by Dr. J. H. Drach,
and Mr. Geo. Brooks is the contractor.
The farm cf tho late Stephen Gill will bo culti
vated partly by his son and brothers for the
present. * Western Run.
Fullerton, 12th District.—Part of the fam
ily of Mr. John Tarbert have been suffering fiom
malaria, but under the careful attention of Dr.
A. X. Whiteford, they are rapidly convalescing.
The Dr. is also attending Mr. Chas. Amos, who
n t/p es -Arb m i rei*A ine a* /arrturr "Ar ra ~ .-own'in- >•a? -
though he is yet unable to move his right arm or
leg.
A party was given on Thursday evening of last
week hp Miss Clara Lambright, at the residence
of her brother-in-law, Mr. Chas. McCormick, and
all present were well pleased with the evening’s
enjoyment, wnich consisted of games and vocal
and instrumental music. About 11 o'clock the
guests were invited to the dining room where they
proceeded to relieve the table of its great variety
and abundance of good things. The time passed
so pleasantly that the night was far advanced be
fore the happy company separated.
Mrs. Chas. Van Cleaf has been at Fallston for
the past week, where she was summoned to the
bed side of her mother who is suffering from dioh
theria. Her absence from tho debating society
was greatly regretted.
Mr. Samuel Fullerdied about 1 o’clock Wednes
day afternoon, of softening of the brain, brought
on by malarial fever and dyspepsia. He was
a highly esteemed citizen and bad many friends
His death will be a great loss to the family, of
which he has been the main stay since the death
of his brother, Alex. Fuller, about one year ago.
The debating society discussed the question :
Which is exposed to the greater hardships, the
soldier or the sailor ? Decided 3 to 2 in favor of
the sailor. A motion to meet every two weeks
was voted to “be laid under the table” by a largo
majority. Tho fishing party will be considered
hereafter. N’impout.
Eklo, oth District.—Mrs. Rebecca Wineholt
is very ill with dropsy.
It is reported that Mr. Lint Kelly has bought
the house and lot of Mr. Iliehle, situated on the
Middletown road, for ssoo.
The most important event of last week was the
baptism, by immersion, of twelve persons, lately
converted at the Baptist meeting. It took place
at tho dam of Mr. John Miller, on 25th ult. The
single ladies were dressed in white, and the mar
ried ones in black. The weather was not very
favorable. Quite a largo number of spectators
were present. As soon as the weather becomes
warmer there are others desirous of baptism.
There is less money afloat at this annual set
tling day, viz: Ist of April, (a Pennsylvania cus
tom) than has been for a number of years.
The farmers are economizing and making but
few improvements. This will be felt by the im
plement and fertilizer venders.
I was amused at hearing two important gran
gers speak of the most profitable crops. One said
buckwheat and apples paid him the best, while
the other, who advocates home consumption, pri
ded himself on beans, as the cheapest food to raise
a crop ot children upon. This caused a smile to
pass over the the faecs of the master of a near bv
grange, noted for big wheat crops, and the hill
side farmer, who had just realized on a big lot of
rye and bundled straw.
The general prevalence of colds is keeping the
doctors busy. 0.
Rossville, 12th District.—Prof. Jos. Ger
man gave a inagie lantern entertainment n.t Reoh
abito Hall, a few euenings since, wbich was both
amusing and instructive. The Prof, was profuse
in oral explanations and made frequent allusions
to tho state of the country, itscurrency, Ac. The
audience was large and appreciative. The re
ceipts were fair and one-third of the proceeds
wore given to tho public school.
As I have been informed the B A O. R. R. Co.
has decided to locate t depot on the premises of
Mr. John S. Hays, at their crossing on tho Stem
mer’s run race road, and a lot of land has been
secured and laid out for that purpose. This station
will be about two miles nearer to the city, when
the road is completed, than the Stemmer’s run
station on the P. IV. A B. R. R.
Miss Emma Schisler died on March 11th, aged
17 years. Her illness was short and her death
unexpectad.
Rev. J. H. S. Clark returned from Harrisburg,
Pa., on Saturday of last week, he having gone
thore to attend the annual session of the Central
Pennsylvania Conference M. E. Church, of which
he is a member. His account of the growing
wheat crop along tho route is quite encouraging.
He met with several friends there who were for
merly residents of Baltimore county, and learned
that The Union occasionally finds its way there
and is a welcome visitor. Principio.
They Eg-ged Them Out of Town.—A Bal
timore paper states that about a month or two ago
a company of slight-of hand performers of Bal
timore gave an exhibition in the Odd Fellows’
Hall of Wethcredvil e, Baltimore county. The
people of that town warned the company
never to visit the town again. Tuesday night
last the same company, under an assumed name,
attempted to give a second exhibition, when a
crowd of men and boys, with seven dozen eggs,
drove tho offenders out cf tho town. The people
of Wotberedville claim that the company was a
fraud, and are determined to deal in the same
way with all such performers that visit their town.
Sale of a Farm.—Mr. Johnzey Hook has sold
hie farm, containing 35 acres, situated on the
public road leading form Lutherville t Sherwood,
to Mr. Edwin W. Levering, of Baltimore, for
$6,500. Mr Levering, who will make some fine
improvements upon the property, is a member of
the firm of Taylor A Levering, coffee merchants.
Hebbvllle, 2d District.—Mr. Joshua Meekine
died suddenly on March 23d, at 10 o’clook p. n>->
of hemorrhage, and was buried on the 25tb in the
Hebbville cemetery, aged 63 years and 18 days-
The funeral sermon was preached in Si. Lukes
M. E. Church by Rev Page Milburn. The de
ceased leaves a widow and eleven children, three
of whom a~e married and four quite small and de
pendent. Mr. Meekins was an old and highly
respected citizen of this community. His funeral
was largely made up of our oldest citizens, whose
locks have whitened with the frost? of many win
ters.
Quite a serious accident occurrod in this com
munity a few days ago. Nellie F. Ritter, quite a
prepossessing little girl of six years, foil into a
bucket of boiliDg water, dreadfully scalding her
right limb from the knee to the hip, which o ter
ribly shocked her nerves ns to cause her dento on
the 24th. She was buried on tho 25th, Rev. 11. N.
Greninger preaching tho funeral sermon. No
doubt maDy remember that about six months ago
Mrs. Sarah A. Ritter, mother of little Nellie, com
mitted suicide by cutting her throat while labor
ing under an aberration of mind. Little Nellie
wa? then taken to Mr. Wm. Edward Widermau’s,
where the accident happened.
Mr. George Saumenig, while driving up Cal
verton hill on Friday of last week, had his foot
caught urder the front wheol of the wagon, and
had it not been for his groat dexterity and pres
ence of mind bis limb would have been terribly
crushed, but fortunately ho only received a bad
strain of his ankle.
Our new store, recently established by Messrs.
August Detrner and Henry Loose, collapsed last
week, and the business has all returned to Mr.
William Piel.
The pupils of the White Grounds private school
had a gala time of it od March 26th. The teacher
gave them a treat and the entire afternoon to play,
which was entered into with youthful zest and
greatly enjoyed by all.
Owing to the inclemency of the weather the
White Grounds Literary Society held no meeting
Friday night of last week. Several young ladies
and gentlemen passed the greater part of the
evening in singing and pleasant conversation.
The people of this section as perhaps through
out the entire country, are very much excited over
the present capital and labor muddle and fear a
general strike. But inasmuch as Jay Gould, the
railroad king, has accepted the proposition of Mr.
Powderly, president of the Knights of Labor, to
submit their differences to arbitration, thero need
be no fear of a general strike. In all probability
o-Hltrotinn will take ho t.laca of cirikea in the
future, and all differences between capital anq
labor will be amicably settled without destructioi
of life or property, as was the ease a year or two
ago. But if the working classes fail to have their
comparative rights and privileges amicably ad
justed by arbitration, let them leave the old po
litical parties, form a party of their own, and put
in office such men as will make poor men’s laws,
and not all rich men’s and corporation’s laws.
The great wonder is that they have not done this
long ago instead of fooling with strikes every
year. T.
Gunpowder, 11th District.—The cold, gray,
dripping sky and piercing northeast and west
winds of the past four or five days—not unusual
for our climate in so-oalled early spring—has put
a stop to farming and gardening, which bore were
in active progress, and given us all “the blues.”
It could not have been in Maryland in Match the
poet sang
“The melancholy days are o'er,
The saddest of the year,
Of wailing winds and naked woods,
And meadows brown and soar.”
In our latitude March is a winter month in all the
essential elements that go to make up that seasoD
of the year, for in it we have more frost, keen
winds, snow and ice than in November. Philo
sophically, such weather cannot last long, and
had we not computed it, the returning birds, burst
ing catkins and greening grass would tell us the
glad springtime is near. In looking back upon
the past winter one finds “upon the whole” a
reasonably moderate one. Crops and stock have
come tairly through it. Wheat, rye and grass are
looking well, better than at this date last year,
and with fair prices farmers may have a remu
nerative season. Does less hours of occupation
and more pay for the “Kn’ghts” and “Princes” of
Labor mean or will it effect paying prices for food
or any amelioration for the plebeian toilers in the
fields—the farmers?
President Cleveland’s recent visit to San Domin
go Point was doubtless prompted in the main by
the warning Secretary Manning’s illness gave,
but whatever the cause he showed his good taste
in selecting for purposes of relaxation the shores
of the Gunpowder, so celebrated in sporting and
gastronomic circles for its feeding grounds for the
strong flying and toothsome canvas-back. Tho
President had good sport and enjoyed himself, if
he was in a local optii n county, and his cotn
placenoy in the distribution of autographs has so
enlivened and exhilerated the people of the little
railway station near by that they intend to give
up voting for Jackson and go for “Grover” from
this time forth and forever more.
The slopes of the deep cut on the B. A 0., op
posite Wm. Crossmore’s, which has caused so
much trouble and expense to the company and
contractors in the past, still continues to slip and
slide, compelling the daily use of a train of cars,
engine and largo force of workmen to keep the
tracks clear. The cut runs through a strata of
peculiar clay, variously colored whi-e, black, red,
blue and yellow and tinted. Exposure to mois
ture causes it to swell like litne and where given
iowest level and spreads. "As a last resort retain
ing walls of extra heavy masonry have been de
cided upon for the entire cut and it is trusted they
may prove effectual, if only to relieve Mr. Cross
more’s lively fears of waking some morning to find
his farm moved on to tho railroad’s right of way.
* * *
A “Serious” Accident—But Nobody
Hurt.—The Maryland Central is one of the most
fortunate railroads in the country, and this fac
was again established on Thursday by indisputa
ble evidence. The patrons of the road well know
the difficulties encountered in ascending the long
stairway at Boundary avenue station, and few
thero are who have not one time or another said
Borne “tough” things about it. Last Thursday
afternoon, while there were very few people about
the station, the portion of this stairway nearest
the bridge took a notion to take a tumble, and
down it went. The heavy stone wall which sup
ported the stairway at the corner of the livery
stable of Messrs. Denny A Mitchell, has never
been regarded as being too safe, and wooden sup
ports had been employed to sustain it. The late
heavy rains had so softened the earth at the foot
of this wall that it was no longer able to support
itself, and at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon it gave
way, carrying with it half the stairway. About
ten minutes before the wail fell the men about the
station noticed that it was weakening and they at
once set to work to remove the passenger coaches
which were “made up” for the 4 o’clock train.—
The cars were quickly uncoupled and those nearest
the station had scarcely moved when the crash
came. The heavy stones and timbers caught the
rear end of the last car, mashing in the roof and
cutting off the platform—and this was all the
damage that was done, except, of course, the
wrecked stairway and the damage to the tiack,
which was covered by the debris to the depth of
ten feet. John Lokor, one of the employees atthe
station, through whoso bravery the cars were
saved, made a very narrow escape. Hundreds of
people passed up and down this stairway daily,
and it seems like a miracle that no one was on it
when the crash came. Had it fallen when crow’d
ed with passengers going from or to a train, the
result must necessarily have been of such anatuie
as to make one shudder at tho more contempla
tion of it.
Grand Army Hall Dedicated.—Tbo new
hall ot Gosneil Post, G. A. R , situated Glyndon,
\Y. M. R. R., was dedicated on Saturday night
last, in the presence of an immense audience, in
cluding visiting Posts from Baltimore and Wood
berry, besides many who are not members of the
order. A special train from the city took up the
visitors, who arrived at Glyndon at about 7.30,
accompanied by a band and two drum corps. The
visitors were met by the officers of Gosneil Post,
and escorted to the new hall, wbich is situated tu
the east of the station, and which was brilliantly
lighted and decorated. The hall was filled, des
pite the rain, which prevented many from attend
ing the dedication, both from Baltimore and frott
the surrounding country. The exercises wero be
gun by Commander Dr. Robert J. Henry, of Gos
noil Post, who, in a neat address, extended a
hearty welcome to the visiting officers anil Posts,
together with those present. Rev. B F Clarkson
followed with prayer. During the evening ad
dresses were delivered by Department Comman
der Vernon and others. There was a musical
and literary programme,consisting of readings and
vocal solos by C. A. Newcomer, Misses Nellie
Williams and Mundreth.
Gosneil Post was instituted about six months
ago with a membership of thirteen. At present
it has seventy-five members. Tho now structure
is of frame, two stories high and cost SI,OOO. The
building proper is sixty-four feet long, thirty-two
feet wide, and has a seating capacity of five hun
dred. The ball of the Post is on the second floor,
and is finished entirely in hard wood. Tho lower
floor is utilized for Btores.
Fork, 11th District.—The death of Mr. Robt.
Boarman, mentioned in last week's issue of Tiie
Union, was very sudden and unexpected. lie bad
walked that evening to the postoffice, three fourths
of a mile from his home, and returned. While
eating his supper his bead fell forward, but recover
ing be was about being removed to a sofa, whon
he expired.
Mr. Edward Robinson, contractor, is recovering
from bis recent sickness and will be out in a few
davs.
An emigrant of two weeks ago, from here to
Florida, who made a wager with his father of a
box of cigars that he would like and remain in the
land of flowers, oranges and balmy winds, writes
baek: “Florida be dashed. Haven’t seen any
thing but sand, fleas, alligators, water and saw
grass. Old man, you’ve won the cigars; I’m
coming back as soon as I can raise the funds.”
All our people aro laughing over the recent
magistrate appointments, the more that there was
no occasion or any demand for an additional
number, whatever might be tho necessity for an
increase in quality. Tho facilities for neighbor
hood litigation were already sufficient. Vide.
A Fine Lot of Beef Cattle.—Col. Walter S.
Franklin, ono of Baltimore county’s model farm
ers, weighed on the scales in loweontown, on Fri
day morning, 21 head of as fine cattle as we have
seen for some time. Mr. Samuel Collings bought
the entire lot.
Property Transfers In Balto. County.—
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, etc., re
ceived for record in theoffice of the Clerk of the
Circuit Cturt for Baltimore county :
HERDS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
C. Van Bibber & wife to Geo. Ropp, Ac.
John Biersuck to George Kopp, Ac.
J. M. Unglaub, Ao , to Md. Central R. R. Co.
11. J. Horn to Annie M. Pryor.
B. F. Bennett, Ac , to Win. L. Maccubbin.
Win. L. Maccubbin A wife to K W. Atkinson.
Tyson Mining Co., Ac., to B. E. Parker.
S. T. Warfield to Isabella Hare.
S- P. Bosley, Ac., trus., to Phincas Hartley.
John J. Marshall, Jr. Ac., to E. G. Oler.
Geo. Hale A wife to Win. T. Hale.
Win. T. Hale A wife to Daniel W. Whee'er.
J. T. Hale A wife to Jacob B. Wilhelm, Ac.
Tbos. Kelbaugh A wifo to J B. Wilhelm, Ac.
John T. Bull A wife to J. T Miller.
P. A. Rupp A wife to Win. 11. Keys.
D. A. Rupp A wife to B. Lee Wright.
D. A. Rupp A wife to John T. Bull.
R. W. Bosley to Wm. II Bosley.
B. F. Miller to Isabella Snyder.
A I). Clemens, Jr., to Henry E. Cook.
R. W. Applegarth to Catherine Fink.
B. F. Bennett A others to R. F. StriDger.
Win. S. Keech, Ac., trustees to T. E. Haasch.
C. E. P. Ridgoly to Adolph Pick, Ac.
Adolph Pick to Rudolph Pick. Ac.
Christian S boll to I onisa Scholl.
O. C. Turnbull A husband to W. 11. Bayless.
Wm. 11. Bay less to F. K. Dannenborg.
Bertba Fleischer to Wm. 11. Fleischer.
L. S. Carswell A wife to Jos. Matthews.
Henry C. Gibson A wife to Geo. G. Hooper.
Thos. G. Carter A wife to J. A. Neumayer.
John Wetzler A wife to Herman Butsch.
Margaret Beckman, Ao. to E. Moore, Ac.
C. B. Bohlen, Ac., to John Shafer.
Geo. W. Buhl A wife to Md. Central R R. Co.
S. J. C. Moore, Ac., trus., to J. W. Wolvington.
Edward J. Roberts to Charles A. Bailey.
LEASES.
Daniel Donnelly A wife to Wm. J. Daily.
ASSIGNMENT OP MORTGAGE!
G. P. Hopkins to J. B. Hopkins.
A. 0. lleese to John A. Barker.
MORTGAGES.
L. M. Fowble A wife to A. S. P. Grason, $350.
Wm. F. llale A wife to J. F. Benson, SSOO.
J. T. Bull A wife to D. A. Rupp, S7OO.
Isabella Snyder, Ac., to L. V. Weis, SI,BOO.
Catharine Fink to 11. M. Tiralla, $7Ol.
L. F. Ilaber to Adolph Storck, Ac., $233.
i-.^ B OT a t? ttoveftyW'; IHoS:
C. D. Ohle, Ac., to Wilhelmina Ohle, SSOO.
L W. Williams to J. L. Gemmell, $824.
J. A. Callow A wife to W. R. Sanderson, SBOO.
W. M. Simpson to A. E. Tennent, $750.
Geo. W. Jones A wifo to Geo. A. Reed, SSOO.
J. A. Neumayer A wife to Otilia Gunther, SSOO.
C. V. McAllister, Ac., to C. L. Carson. $l,lOO.
Herman Butsch A wife to John Wetzler, $4,000.
E. Moore, & others, to M. Beckman, $250.
Henry Digert to Leonhardt Besold, $l5O.
RELEASES.
R. W. Applegarth, gardn., to M. R. Campbell.
Franklin P. B A. to J. T. Marshall, Jr.
R. II Miller, Ac., to Samuel Miller.
Bth German A. B. A. to Elizabeth Gunther.
John W. Ward, Ac., to Chas. 11. Baker A wife.
N. Rufus Gill to Sarah Brooks.
Chas. J. Bonaparte to E. D. Ridgely.
Ashland Mutual B. A. to Wm G. Knauff.
Buriedln Baltimore County Soil.—Wong
Gee, the Chinaman who died in Baltimore last
week, was the first of his kind to be buried in
Baltimore county soil, and we hope he may be
the last. His funeral took place at Baltimore
Cemetery, on the Belair road, last Sunday after
noon, and was a typical Chinese burial, with all
the tomfoolery usually indulged in on such occa
sions in his native country. Hundreds of people,
attracted through curiosity, witnessed the cere
monies and enjoyed them as thoy would a circus
or something of that sort. On Tuesday reports
were circulated in Baltimore that Wong Gee's (
body had been stolen. This reached the ears of
h : s friends and threo Chinamen went to the under
taker who served the funeral and demanded a
hack to go out and investigate. The carriage
was. furnished and they started, carrying with
them a roasted chicken, a china bowl and about
a half peck of apples to complete a portion of the
ceremony customary in the burial of a Chinaman.
Arriving at the cemetery, and after finding that
the body still remained as interred on Sunday,
they proceeded with a very peculiar ceremony.
One of them took the chicken in his bands, and
after muttering some rather mysterious expres
sions, cut off the head, legs and the part that usu
ally goes over the fence last and placed the re
mainder in the bowl which hnd previously been
placed on the grave, and half filled with whiskev.
On this was placed tho apples. The trio then left
the grave and walked to another portion of the
cemetery. Returning in about twenty minutes,
they removed the chicken, bowl and contents, but
let the apples remain. After some more raaooeu
vering they left.
According to the custom of the Chinese there
are three stages of mourning, with a different
dress for each. In the first instance a dark red
dish garment of coarse hempen cloth is worn, with
a cap of the same material, and a cord about the
waist. In the seoond instance, a3 was observed
in this case, the mourners put on a cap and
shoes of white, in the third, which takes place
in about two weeks, the dress may be of silk, the
shoes white or bloe. Children or relatives during
the period go often to. the grave and weep. The
} ear.
The Avenue as a Driving: Road.—The
“horse editor - ’ of the Sunday American says:
“There is a large increase in the public interest
in driving matters as shown by the large crowds
of spectators who occupy both sides of Charles
street avenue, on the stretch north of the toll gate,
to witness the contests which tako place between
local trotters on a Sunday afternoon. Outside of
the shell roads for good footing Charles street
avenue is decidedly the best road out of the city,
but its condition could be materially improved iu
some places. The charter calls for a sixty-foot
road, but the road-bed does not cover much more
than half this number of feet, and a thoroughfare
which is patronized as this one, should be put in
the proper condition to justify owners of speedy
horses to drive upon it. The crowded condition
of this avenue a few Sundays ago caused a jam at
the toll gate which came very near resulting in
an accident. The post in the center of the road
at this point, in conjunction with the fence built
out to within fifteen feet of tho toll gate door,
makes the road very dangerous to the trotter’s
speeding, especially if there are three or four
even abreast at this particular point. Some years
ago there was a severe accident at this point,
caused by tbo post in the center of the road, and
a request was made by several residents and road
drivers to remove it, and clear all obstructions at
this point, but no attention was paid to it by tbe
owners. The condition of the road bed does not
justify owners of trotting horses to speed upon it
on account of its bard condition, which will in
time make any horse sore that travels it. If tbe
condition of the road’s charter was carried out
there should be a summer road on both sides of
what is now the macadamized road bed.
The Amoss Farm.—The last meeting of tho
Failston Farmers’ Club was held at tbe residence
of Mr. Garrett Amoss, near Failston, Md. C. R. R.
This farm forms part of a large tract that was set
tled by the Amoss family four or five generations
ago. James Amoss settled his sons, Wm. L. and
Oliver 11. Amoss, upon this traot, and in turn Gar
rett Amoss succeeded to his father’s honors. An
old burying ground marks the graves of several
of the Amoss family, and of one Wm. Amoss, who
was the founder of the Friends’ Meeting at Falls
ton. The present Mr. Amoss’ father, being a be
liever in the use of lime, applied it freely, and
the good results were very marked, contrasting
strongly with the system of farming pursued
around him. He erected the 6tone barn in 1813,
which was at that early day the largest in the
country around, and was thought by bis neigh
bors to be foolishly large, as he could not fill it.
Now, from the same acreage, tbe barn will not
hold one-fourth tho amount grown. The Club
made a visit to the various points of interest upon
the farm, and were much pleased with the ample
feeding arrangements for his milk cows, of which
he has thirty-six, in fine order. Mr. Amoss cuts
bis feed for bis stock, and is gratified by the ex
perioient in tho increase in yield of milk since.he
adopted the system, beside making so much better
rotted material in tho barnyard, from which he
has covered a field of twenty acres, and with prob
ably enough to cover almost as much more.
Baltimore County Members.—Tbe Sun
day American gives brief sketches of all the mem
bers of tbo Legislature and has tbe following to
say of those from this county : “Baltimore coun
ty has a live delegation. John Ilubnor, tbe mem
ber from Catonsville, is an outspoken representa
tive. lie says wbat he thinks, never mincing bis
words. Indeed, sometimes he is very plaiD. He
generally hits from tho shoulder, especially when
he-thinks he has discovered a snake. James J.
Lindsay is the only one of tbe last delegation re
turned this time. He is one of the youngest and
also one of the brightest members. ’Squire Pole
is one of the most highly respected members in
the House. Ho is a genial, honest old gentleman,
who does what ho thiuks right. Dr. Baldwin is
a very clever gentleman and an attentive member.
Illness has prevented bis attendance during tbe
Intterpart of the session. Mr. O’Hara differs from
his colleagues in that he looks rnoro to the safe
side of legislation. He will take no chances.
Sometimes he votes with the “coterie.” Walter
Townsend is the animating spirit of the delega
tion. He is nlways in good spirits, and is very
much liked.”
Trustees’ Sale of a Farm. —John V. Slade,
auctioneer, sold on tho premises, on Saturday last,
for Messrs. R. R. Boarman and M. W. Offutt,
trustees in the equity proceedings of George E.
Holloway and others against William T. Holloway
and others, tne farm of ttye late Wm. W. Hollo
way, situated in the 7th district, about three miles
east of New Market, containing 126 acres, im
proved by a dwelling house, barn, Ac.; purchased
by James Trout for $2,605.
Land Sales.—The Belair digit of last week
gays : “On Monday Mr. A. H. Strasbaugh, exeo
utor of the late Wm. F. Pannell, offered at publio
sale, ar tbe Court House door, Bush Mills, but
withdrew it at a bid of $2,500. A tract of 76
acres and one of 50 acres in Baltimore county,
were also withdrawn at a bid of $2,000 and $1,500
respectively. A tract of 70 acres also in Balti
more county, was sold to Albert Hoffman, of that
county, for $2,150."
Lost their Places.—On the Ist instant the
following gentlemen, employed at tbe Boundary
avenue station of tbe Maryland Central road,
were notißed that their services were no longer
required, the Receivers intend ng, so it is said, to
cut down tbe force: Charles A. Roe, cashier and ,
paymaster; A. Salmon, clerk to Receivers, and J. (
McD. Stafford, ticket agent and clerk to auditor.
Mr. Roe has been connected with this road almost (
since its inauguration, filling satisfactorily a num ,
ber of responsible positions. Messrs. Salmon and
Stafford are also e j oient men and there is no ,
complaint against any of them. i
An Extensive Improvement—Messrs. \
Joshua llegesters’ Sons have purchased 17 acres j
of land at the junction of the Ba timore and Chie (
Philadelphia Branch and the Union Railroad (
from Mr. Samuel W. Smith, where they have .
commenced the erection of a foundry 300 feet by j
100 feet, which will be equippod with machinery
of tbe most improved style. They expect to have
tbe building up in sixty days, and to be in lull
running order within ninety days. It is contem
plated to melt at least a carload of pig iron daily,
whioh will give employment to quite a number of
mechanics and laborers.
An Attempt to Break Jail.—A few nights
ago two of Sheriff Miller’s boarders att mpted to
cut out of tboir cell, hu‘ were discovered before
they had accomplished the job. They were work
ing on a partition wall separating the jail from
the Sheriff’s dwelling. They were at once placed
in irons to prevent their escape in future.
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CO.
MARCH TERM, 1886.
Hon. George Yellott, Chief Judge; Hon. David
Fowler, Associate Judge; N. C. Burke, Esq.,
State’s Alt’y ; John W. Shanklin, Esq.,
Clerk; Silas V. Miller, Esq., Sheriff.
Friday, March 26.—Charles Brahtn, alias
Powell; false pretence; not guilty confessed by
the state. Charlas Green, a small colored boy,
heretofore convicted of arson, was sent to the
House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored
boys till he arrives at the age of twenty-one years.
John Miller, murder; not guilty.
Monday, March 29.—Philip Debaugh, two
cases sale of liquor on Sunday; not guilty in
either. Margaret Muodlein, sale ot beer on Sun
day ; plea of guilty, and traverser fined twenty
dollars and costs. John Seiglein, sale of liquor
Tuesday, March 30.—John Seiglein, selling
liquor on Sunday, before reported; not guilty.
Henry Eburg, assault with intent to kill; not
guilty. Thomas Grant, Lewis and Tiny Young,
Edward and Joshua Swann and Benjamin Jack
son, all colored, rioting; on trial.
Wednesday, March 31.—Tbomas, Grant, Lewis
and Tiny Young, Edward and Joshua Swann and
Benjamin Jackson, all colored, rioting ; before re
ported ; guilty except as to Lewis and Tiny YouDg;
sentence reserved. Wm. Ramsey, two cases of
larceny; guilty in one, sentence reserved ; in tbe
other piea of not guilty confessed by the State.
Philip A. Debaugh, sale of liquor to a minor;
plea of not guilty confessed by the State. Frank
Jackson, two cases, sale of liquor on Sunday ;
plea of guilty in one and traverser fined S2O and
costs, the other slotted. Isaac Jones, colored,
grave robbery ; taken up, but jury panel not com
pleted.
Thursday, April I.—The case of Isaac Jones,
colored, indicted for assisting James E. Johnson
and others to rob a grave in Laurel Cemetery last
December, was tried in the Circuit Court here to
day and given to the jury at 3 o’clock this after
noon, with permission to bring in a sealed verdict.
Friday, April 2.—The jury in the case of Isaac
Jones returned a verdict of guilty.
return thanks to Representative Frank
T. Shaw, of the Second Maryland district, for two
volumes (text and plates) on “The Fisheries and
I Fishing Industries of the United States.” One
of the books contains a beautiful plate of every
fish found in the waters of this country, while the
other has discriptions of each, the whole forming
a most valuable, interesting and instructive work.
1 ♦
—Brace up your nervous system with Dr. Hen
ley’s Celery, Beef and Iron.
Hand-Made Shoes.—Alfred Phipps, on Dela
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeler’s Hotel, Towson
town, makes to measure all Rinds of Ladies’ and
Gents’ Shoes and Boots. Correct styles and fit
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
MARRIAGES.
MILLS—KIEFER.—At the residence of the
i bride’s parents, near Lutherville, March 23,
1886, by Rev. E. R. Deatrick, Mr. Cornelius A.
Mills to Miss Katie 11. Kiefer, both of Balti
more county.
HITCHCOCK—CIIENOWITII.—On September
i 16, 1885, by the Rev. L L. Brown, of Mount
Vernon Church, Baltimore county, Abraham L.
Hitchcock and Delilah Chenowith, both of Bal
timore county.
BOWERS—SLOFFER.—On the evening of Meh.
20, 1886, by the Rev. William M. Ferguson, of
Monument street Church, William R. Bowers
i and Lilian E Sloffer, both of Baltimore county,
i STEPHENS—GRISOM.—On March 25, 188 C. at
the rectory, Church of the Redeemer, Cbarles
i street avenue, by the Rev. George C. Stokes,
Woodberry, Baltimore county.
, DEATHS.
Deaths Free — -Tributes, Jke., tO ets. a Line
MATHER.— At St. James’, Kent county, Md.,
on March 25, Mrs. Carrie A. Mather, wife of
Rev. A. W. Mather, of the Maryland Annual
. Conference, M. P Church.
MAGRUDER.—On the morning of 26th of March,
Florence Elizabeth, the infant daughter of
Robert and Elizabeth R. Magruder.
APPLEBY.—At Woodberry, March 31, Matilda,
beloved wife of William 11. Appleby.
FULLER.—On March 31, 1886, after a short ill
ness, Samuel Fuller, in tbe sllth year of his age.
Miscellaneous.
Great Reductions
To make room for NEW SPRING STOCK now
being delivered from our workrooms, we are
S£UUING OFF
All tbe balance of our WINTER STOCK OF
OVERCOATS, SUITS AND SINGLE PANTS,
FOR MEN AND BOYS, at prices in which cost
is not considered.
must be sold at any sacrifice.
Most of these goods can be worn with comfort
right into summer.
A visit to our store will more than pay expenses
of a trip to Baltimore.
Oehm&Son
230 W. PRATT ST.,
—AND—
-65 HANOVER ST.,
BALTIMORE, Md.
My9,’Bsy.
PEAS!~~PEASr PEASf
EXTRA EARLY PEAS,
MARROWFAT PEAS,
Best quality and low prices.
GARDEN, FIELD AND FLOWER
SEEDS OF ALL KINDS.
CABBAGE, TOMATO AND EGG PLANT
SEEDS FOR HOT BEDS.
J. Bolgiano & Son,
38 South Calvert Street,
Mch.27,’S6y. BALTIMORE, Md.
POR SALE OR LEASE. ||
A NICE LITTLE PROPERTY SITUATED
BETWEEN COCKEYSVILLE AND
WARREN FACTORY.
Has a GOOD DWELLING, nearly new ; nice
Young Orchard ; Good Business Stand. Will be
sold reasonable, the owner desiring to leave tbo
neighborhood. Apply to
FRANK I. DUNCAN,
Meta. 13.-tf.) Cockeysville or Towsontown.
BARGAIN. pTf 'Jig,
i TRAVELING CARRIAGE
SALE CHEAP. TWO-HORsE CLOSE CAR
RIAGE, fitted with baggage rack. Will seat 9
persons oomfortably. Was made to order at a cost
of S4OO. Apply to S. C. TOMAY,
“Maryland Journal” Office,
Moh. 27.—3 t.) Towsontown, Md.
i ■
ANTED.
! EMPLOYMENT ON A TRUCK FARM, by
I an experienced man. Can furnish best references-
Apply to JOHN BROWN,
75 Jefferson Place, Baltimore county, Md.
Meh. 27.—2 t.
Legal Notices.
R. BOARMAN, Atty., Towsontown. (
JOHN 11. LANIUS AND OTHERS VS. MI 1
CIIAEL SCIIALL AND OTHERS,i'n the Cir
cuit Court for Baltimore county—in Equity.
ORDERED by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this 25tb day of March, 1886, that the .
sale made and reported by Robert R. Boarman, c
Trustee, tor the Bale of tbe property mentioned in t
the proceedings in the above entitled case, be <j
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con r
trary thereof be shown, on or ie/ore (Ae 19'/t day v
of April, 1886; provided a copy ol this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed and publish i
ed in Baltimore county, once in each of three sue i
cessivo weeks before the 19th day of April, 1886.
The report states the amount of sales to be sl,
897.50.
JOHN W. SHANKLIN, Cleik.
True Copy Test: /
JuIIN W. SHANKLIN, Clerk. J
Meh. 27.—4 t.
— c
YELLOTT <fc OFFUTT, Attorneys, Towsontown. (
JOHN I. YELLOTT, ASSIGNEE, VS. DAN
IEL J. YOST AND RACHEL E. YOST, HiS
WIFE, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore county,
in Equity.
ORDERED by tbo Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this 12th day of March, 1886, that the sale
made and reported by John I. Yellott, Assignee
and Trustee for the sale of the property mention
ed in these proceedings in the above entitled
cause, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereot be shown, on or before the t
12 th day of April, 1886, provided a copy of this (
order be inserted in some newspaper printed and i
published in Baltimore county, once in each of i
three successive weeks before the 12th day of :
April, 1886. Tbe report states the amount of sales I
to be $935.00.
JOHN W. SHANKLIN, Clerk. i
True Copy—Test:
JOHN W. SHANKLIN, Clerk. :
Meh. 13. it. 1
CHARLES HERZOG, Attorney, 21 Lexington
St., Baltimore.
I'MIIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub- j
. scribers have obtained from tbe Orphans’
Court for Baltimore county, letters testamentary
on the estate of
JjULMViIV JLlimiLl,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscribers,
on or before the 27 th day of October, 1886;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of 3aid estate. Those indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 25th day of March,’B6.
GEORGE C. MUELLER,
CHARLES HERZOG,
Meh. 27.—4 t.) Executors.
JOHN F. GONTRUM, Attorney, Towsontown.
mills IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub-
L scriber has obtained from the Orphans’
Court of Baltimore county, letters testamentary
on the estate of
HENRY WEGENER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber,
on or before tbe 13 th day of October, 1886;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given underlay hand this 9th dav of March, 1886.
ELIZABETH WEGENER,
Meh. 13.—4t*.) Executrix.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub,
scriber has obtained from the Orphans’
Court of Baltimore county, letters of Administra
tion on the estate of
WALTER T. ALLENDER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber,
on or before the 13 th day of October , 1886;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of March, ’B6.
HANNAH J. A. H. BOWERMAN,
Meh. 13 —4t*.) Administratrix c.t. a.
Miscellaneous.
r.Mi'ORTED NOICMAN
1 FERUHEROSI STALLION,
PILOTE,
No. 3368 National Register
for Norman Horses. v* T
No. 3036 Percueron Stud Book of France.
WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 18S6, BEGIN
NING APRIL Ist.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
or- TTuru, --**r Tvr.cit/mion Of oww
ER, “IIAYFIELDS.”
On Tuesday of Each Week,
AT ASHLAND IRON' COMPANY’S FARM,
GREEN SPRING VALLEY.
On Thursday of Each Week,
AT Mr. JOHN P MAYS’S FARM, ON YORK
TURNPIKE, NEAR PINEY HILL.
Description. —Pilote is a dark iron gray, 7
years old, 16} hands high, weighs 1670 pounds,
has splendid points, good disposition and fine ac
tion. Took First Premium at Baltimore County
Fair at Timonium in 1884 and 1885. Bred by
Doublet Guillamun, Calvedoes, France. Import
ed by W. II Hicks, Esq., of West Chester, Pa.,
June 23d, 1883.
Terms. —sls for the season, payable at time of
first service. Mares not proving in foal can be
returned next season free of charge. Half dollar
to the Groom. E. G. MERRYMAN,
Meh. 20.—3 m.) Owner.
mHOROIGIIBKED
1 STALLION,
CORONET.
BAY HORSE.
FOALED APRIL 7TH, IS7O.
BY JONESBORO*.
1. DAM GARLAND By Uncle Vic.
2. DAM THE GLOA.MIN By Imp. Glencoe.
3. BLUE BON \ ET By Imp. Hedgeford.
4. DAM GRAY FANNY By Bertrand.
5. DAM By Imp. Buzzard.
0. DAM ARMINDA By Imp. Medley.
7. Dam By Imp. Bolton.
8. DAM SALLY WRIGHT By Yorick.
WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF ISSC,
AT STABLE OF HIS OWNER,
BROOKLANDWOOD, BALTIMORE COUNTY.
TERMS—S3S.OO THE SEASON.
CORONET was the best STEEPLECHASE
HORSE ofliisday.and won oversls,ooo in Races.
For further particulars, address.
A. D. BROWN,
Brooklandville, Baltimore county, Md.
Meh. 20.—3m*.
JAMES W. HOYT.
THIS fine young TROTTING STALLION will
make tbe season of 18S6, at Harnp
ton Farm, near Towsontown.
Pedigree:
JAMES W. HOYT was sirel
the celebrated sire of trotters. Mid- "
dletown, by Rysdyk’ Hambletonian, Dam by
American Eclipse. James \Y. Hoyt’s Dam was
sired by Frank Pierce, by Long Island Black
Hawk, by Andrew Jackson, bv Young Bashaw.
DESCRIPTION:
Ho is a brig.it bay, 15} hands high, beautiful
Tail and Mane and is possessed of immense sub
stance. 110 is the sire of Nellie Iloyt with a four
ycar-old record of 2:52.
TER M S :
835.00 TIIF SEASON. Mares not proving
so foal can bo returned the next season free of
ehsirge. No responsibility for accidents or escape
efenares. Mares from a distance can be left at
tbe farm at reasonable rates.
jr-@*For further particulars, apply to or address,
JOHN RIDGELY of 11.,
Towson P. 0., Baltimore county, Md.
Meh. 13. —tf.
BABE OPPORTUNITY!
“GLENMORE,”
The FINE STALLION owned by the late
T'homas 11. Moore, is offered at private sale. He
w as sired by tbo celebrated and popular “Marshal
Ney,” and in turn sired “May Blossom,” who de
feated tho get of “Halcyon,” ‘Warrior” and "Or
ange Blossom” at Timonium, fall of 1884. At the
fa.ir the same year “Glenuiore” carried away the
blue ribbon for genoral utility.
“Glenuiore,” although a young horse, has i*ule
several very successful seasons in Baltimoreooun
ty and all of his colts have turned out well, show
ing fine style and splendid action.
He is ft rich blood bay, all black points, luxu
rions mane and tail, compactly and powerfully
built, and will at once coinmend himself to any
competent judge. Asa horse of general utility
bo has not a superior in the State. Early appli
cation should be made. Address,
“GLENMORE FARM,”
Brooklandville, P. 0„ (Green Spring Va'ley.)
Meh. SO.—tf.) Baltimore county, Md.
Miscellaneous.
gHERIFF’ti LICENSE NOTICE.
Notice to Merchants*, Traders* and
Others*.
ALL persons and bodies corporate or politic, in
Baltimore county, who are or shall be exer
cising any business, or shall be dning any act or
thing, or shall be in the occupation of any bouse
or place for any purpose for which a license is made
necessary by the laws of Maryland, are hereby
warned to obtain a License or renew the same,
On or before the first of May, 1886,
under the penalty preseribed by said laws for the
infraction thereof.
Those interested are notified of thefollowing re
quirements of the License Laws:
TRADERS’ LICENSES.
The amount to be paid by traders tor a license,
(the amount of stock at the principal season of sale
to be given under oath,) is as follows :
If the applicant's stock in trade does not ex
ceed SI,OOO $ 12.60
Over $ 1,000 and not over $ 1,500 15.60
“ 1,500 “ 2,500 18.60
“ 2.500 “ 4,000 22.60
“ 15,000
“ 20,000 “ 30,000 100.60
“ 40,00(1 150.60
The applicant must either make oath, as here
tofore, before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the
county where he is engaged in business, of the
amount of goods kept on hand an the principal
season of sale, or the oath may be administered by
a Justice of the Peace, when the person wanting a
license applies through an agent.
Persons may sell salt to cure fish in March, April
and May, without license. Venders of cakes and
venders of beer and cider, who are the makers of
such beer and cider, (larger beer excepted,) are not
required to pay license.
LICENSES TO ORDINARIES AND TAVERN
KEEPERS.
The license to ordinaries and tavern keepers to
sell spirituous and fermented liquors, or lager beer,
in quantities less than a pint, at any one time, are
as follows, the applicant to make oath before the
Clerk as to the rate of rent or annual value of the
house at or iu which the business to b* snthorixsd
by the license may be done, or intended to be
done:
If the rental or annual value is not
Over $ 100 $ 25.00
“ 100 and not over $ 200 40.60
“ 200 “ 300 55.60
“ 300 “ 400 60 00
“ 400 “ 500 70.00
“ 500 “ 750 90.60
“ 1,000 “ 2,000 150.00
“ 3,000 “ 5,000 250.60
“ 5,000 “ 10,000 400.60
“ 10,000 450.60
LICENSES TO RETAILERS OF SPIRITUOUS
OR FREMENTED LIQUORS OR
LAGER BEER.
The amounts of licence to be paid by retailers
of spirituous and fermented liquors and lager beer
are as follows : If tbe value of the stock in trade
be SSOO or less $ 18.60
OverS 500 35.60
From 1,000 to $ 2,000 50.60
“ 2,000 to 4,000 75.60
“ 4,000 to 6.000 100.60
“ 6.000 to 10,000 120.60
“ 10,000 to 20,000 130.60
“ 20,000 to 30,000 140.60
Over 30,000 150.60
OYSTER AND EATING HOUSES.
The license to be paid by the keepers of oyster
and eating houses is $50.60 throughout the State.
FEMALE VENDERS.
Females vending millinery and other small ar
ticles, whose stock is not over SSOO, pay a license
of $6.60 only; but if over that amount they are
required to pay the same license as other persons
—oath to be made as to tbe amount of stock at the
principal season of the year.
LICENSES TO OWNERS AND KEEPERS
OF STALLIONS AND JACKS.
The owner or keepers of every stallion or jack
shall, before being permited to stand or station
such animal, pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of some one of tbe counties in this State, the high
est sum which he intends to ask or receive for the
season of one mare; and the receipt of the said
Clerk, with the seal of his Court attached thereto
for said sum, shall be the license for stationing or
standing such stallion or jack for one year from the
date thereof; provided, that in no case shall the
sum directed to the paid by this section for such
license be less than ten dollars; and that every
stallion or jack upon which the said tax is paid
shall be exempt from all other State tax.
SILAS V. MILLER.
Sheriff of Baltimore county.
N. B.—By instructions received from the Treas
ury Department at the Clerk’s office, all persons
applying for a license of any kind, except mar
riage licenses, which are the same as heretofore,
will hereafter have to pay the fee of fifty cents for
issuing the same, making a total of sixty cents as
stated above.
The fee of fifty cents has heretofore been charged
to tho Stotn
SILAS V. MiLLEKT
Meh. 27.—td.) Sheriff of Baltimore county.
CULTURAL SOCIETY
BALTIMORE COUNTY.
EIGHTH ANNUAL FAIR.
September 7th, Sth, 9th and tOth, SS6.
Tbe following extract from the PREMIUM
LIST is published for the benefit of intending
competitors to enuble them to make seasonable
preparation for exhibits of the products named :
l lass G—Farm and Garden Products.
Grains and Roots—Collection from one farm,
best and largest, S2O; 2d do., $lO.
Fruits.—Collection from one farm, best and
most varied $10; 2d do., $5.
Garden Veget bues—Collection from onefarm,
largest and most varied, $10; 2d do , $5.
Section for Boys Under IS Tears Old.
Largest, most varied and best collection of veg
etables grown and exhibited by boy under 15
years $lO ; 2d do., $5
Best twelve Carrots 1
“ “ Parsnips 1
“ “ Salsify 1
“ Collection Squashes I
“ Three Egg Plants —purple 1
“ Six Long Blood Beets 1
“ Six Turnip Beets 1
“ Three Heads Cabbage 1
“ “ “ Cauliflower 1
“ “ “ Broccoli 1
“ Six Kohlrabi I
“ Six Leeks 1
“ Peck Tomatoes 1
“ Collection Tomatoes (4 or more kinds.) 1
“ PecK 1,1 ma Deane (p0d)..... 1
“ “ Purple Top Turnips 1
“ “ White “ - ... i
“ Twenty-five Cucumbers i
“ Twelve Ears Sugar Corn 1
“ Collection Large Onions (4 or more kinds) 1
“ “ Onion Sets “ “ “ 1
“ “ Peppers 1
“ “ Potatoes (2 kinds, 1 peck each) 1
Section for Girls Under IS Year.-..01d,
Best Collection of Wants in Pots,
not less than 10, cultivated not
less than 4 months by girl not
over 15 years $5 ; 2d do., $3
Best Collection Cut Flowers, raised
and exhibited by girl not over 15
years old $5: 2d do., $3
Best Basket or Vae of Flpwers ar
ranged by girl under 15'yoars $2; 2d do., $1
Best Vase or Stand of Grasses,
growth o: 1886, arranged by girl
under 15 years $2 ; 2d do., $1
v
,2*S“ln above classes certificates must be pre
sented showing products named were raised by
exhibitors. No entry fee, or exhibitors ticket
will be required of the competitors. For any
further information, address,
WM. B. SANDS, Secretary,
128 Baltimore Street. Baltimore.
Meh. 27 2t.
Office County Commissioners op Baltimore!
County, >
Towsontown, March 17th, 1886. J
NOTICE is hereby given that application has
been made to this Board for the creation of a
NEW VOTING PRECINCT IN THE 12TH
ELECTION DISTRICT OF BALTIMORE
COTNTY, TO BE KNOWN AS PRECINCT No.
6, taking in all that part of Patapsco Neck, now
in the Ist precinct, below Keller’s Pavilion
thence running up Back River to the Back River
bridge; then bounding on the northwest side of
Eastern Avenue to the intersection of the North
Point road with said avenue; then with a straight
line south to Bear Creek, and thence with Bear
Creek to Keller’s Pavilion with the voting place
at Keller’s Pavilion.
All objections to granting this applioaiion must
be made in writing to the Commissioners on or
before Wednesday, April 14r/i, 18S6
JAMES RITTENHOUSE,
THOMAS TODD,
County Commissioners of Baltimore county.
Meh. 20.—td.
RANTED.
A COMPETENT MILLER is anxious to ob
tain a situation. For particulars, address
LONGNECKER BROS.,
Meh. 27.—tt.) Towsontown, Md.
pOK SALE OK KENT.
A GOOD EIGHT ROOM HOUSE, WITH TWO
ACRES OF LAND, one mile from Towsontown.
Apply to 8 PARKER BOSLEY,
Nov. 28. —tf.) Towsontown.
RANTED.
A TEAMSTER AND FARM HAND. Single
man. Apply to CH AS. A. THOMAS,
Hampton Mill, near Towsontown.
Moh. 27.—2 t ) Towson P. 0.