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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

EZEKIEL WEsT-THED OLDEST MAN IN PENNLYLvA-
NIA.-On Wednesday morning of last week,
when the thermometer was below zero, Ezekiel
West, aged one hundred and eighteen years,
came sleighing into our town, and after warm
ing himself awhile at the hotel he proceeded to
the art gallery of A. Mccormick for the purpose
of having his photograph taken. In the mean
time we obtained the following synopsis of the
life of this remarkable case of longevity from his
son-in-law, Benz. f. Davis, who accompanied
him, and with whom he resides: Ezekiel West
is of Irish descent, was born in Hartford CO., Nd
in March, 1855. He was brought up to outdoor
physical labor, never learned any trade or me-
chanical business, did not marry until gay
young man of between fifty and sixty, that he
was the father OF fourteen children, four of whom
died in single day from dySentery and four of
whom still survive. About sixty-tve years ago
he moved to this State, and for many years past
has lived with Mr.. Davis, in New London town
ship, Chester county, about six or seven miles
from this borough. Mr.. West is regular in his
habits, rises before the sun in the morning, takes
good degree of exercise during the day. enjoys
good appetite, is plain in his diet, retires about
seven o CLOCK in the evening. He is cheerful
and laxative, delights in relating the incidents
and hardships OF his earlier life, was never in
any military service; and as bis opportunities
for obtaining an education were very limited has
lltue recoiiectlon OF the Revolutionary PERIODS anu
early history of our government lie does not
exhibit that appearance of extraordinary age
that would be supposed IT is true his hair and
beard rival the snow for whiteness, and his form is
stopped when walking, yet there is Il snap 0felas-
ITCHY in his step that men OF fifty years his ju
uior seldom exhibit 1t is not more than five or
six years since he would take out his gun and
bring home creditable amount OF squirrels and
other game. He is regular attendant in favor
able weather at the Elkridge NJ. L. Church -
oxford Chester co., Press.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR SALE-TWO NEW and WELL BUILT
COTTAGES on the York Road, four miles from
Baltimore, each with LOT OF ONE ACRE,
in fee or subject to small ground rent.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15
Established 1911.

Established 1911.
Silver Ware, JeWeIry, &c.
A z. WARMER
Offers to his friends and the public generally of
Baltimore CO., at his new Store,
lS5W. BALTIC. Street, near Calvert
ALL THE NEW STYLES OF
ELEGANT JEWELRY,
EMBRACING
Diamond Pins, Ear Rings, Finger Rings,
Amethyst, Stone Cameo Coral, Pearl,
Etruscan Gold and Enamel Sets, Opera, Leon
tine and Vest Chains, Necklaces,
Lockets, Pendants, Bracelets, Handkerchief
Holders, Gold Thimbles, Sleeve
Buttons Studs, dc.
Fine Gold and Silver Watches,
English and American.)
SILVER WARE OF HIS OWN MAUFRE.
Treble SLIDER Plated Ware,
Table Cutlery, Fine BronseS, DC
A call is solicited to examine the same, being
determined to sell at the lowest cash prices.
M8-All descriptions of HAIR JEWELRY
made, and REPAIRING done in the neatest
manner. Feb. 1, 1S73.-1y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15
Property Sales.
HENHY L. BOWEN,
Real Estate Agent and Collector.

~ q III 6 q NJ n q

COLLECTIONS, Conveyancing, Examlna-
" ton of Titles, Loans and purchases, and
Sales promptly attended to. @@~ Terms reG-
Sonable
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15
Miscellaneous.
ATTENTION ALL
FOUND AT LAST! NO HUMBUG!
BearSCh's. Hair Restorative !!

Patented July 10th, 1872. The Greatest Of the
Age 1t is Guaranteed to make the Hair
Grow on Bald Heads, if used as direc
ted. Any one can have good suit
of hair. For sale everywhere
and also by the Patentee.
No. 235 =, BrOadNay. baltimore. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR SALE-25 ACRES on Hampden aven-
ne; will be sold as tract or in lots to suit pur-
chasers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

Is-During the interval between the harvest
of 1872 and 1873, it is estimated by competent
authority, that England must pay out $l75,OOO,-
600 TO foreign countries for wheat alone, and
about $50, 900 900 more for and other grains.
This condition of affairs has given rise to an
agitation against the laws which prevent con
siderable Of the land from being cultivated. It
is alleged that several millions of acres Of the
very best land in the realm are devoted to or
namental parks for the aristocracy and still
more millions of acres ore reserved for hunting
purposes. In this way the means Of produc-
ton are circumscribed, and the dependency of
the population ON foreign sources of supply in
creased. The indications are that an attempt
will be made to modify the land and game
laws, and Parliament has got to meet the ques
ton under the influence of q great pressure
England, unlike the United States, cannot af-
ford to maintain millions of acres of land for
ornamental purposes, in view of the uncertain
ty of its harvests.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR SALE-A VALUABLE FARM near
Riders Switch N. C. R. R., containing 20 acres
Improved with dwelling and necessary out
buildings, abundance Of fruit, well supplied
with water and under good fencing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR SALE-61 ACRES binding on Charles
street and Hampden avenue; will be sold as a
tract or in lots to suit purchasers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15
Miscellaneous.
MICHAEL & BRO,
PAPER HANGINGS

MICHAEL & BRO,
PAPER HANGINGS
AND
UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE !
I25 w. Baltimore street.
N our Paper Hangings Department will be
L found one of the largest, choicest and most
complete stock of WALL PAPER in the mar
ket, comprising all the newest designs OF
FINE GOLD, VELVET, BRONZE,
SATIN AND UNGLAZED PAPERS,
FOR PARLORS, HALLS, DINING
ROOMS AND CHAMBERS.
ALSO,
DECORATIONS, PANNELINGS IN FIRES
co, I1lITA TONS OF ALL KINDS OF
WOOD, STONE, &C., FOR CHURCH
Els, PUBLIC HALLS, &C., dc.
FRENCH AND AMERICAN
WINDOW SHADES,
ALL NEW ID e C s.
ALSO,
White, Green, Blue and Buff
Window Shades, Hollands,
Cords, Tassels and Fixtures.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS
Furniture Coyerings,
Brocatelles of Every Description,
Damasks, Reps, ferries,
French Cretons, Chintzes,
Gimps, Cords and Tassels.
CURTAIN MATERIALS.
Tamboured, Gimpure and Nottingham Lace
Curtains, Embroidered Piano and Table
Covers, Floor and Table Oil Cloths,
all Widths and Qualities.
FINE FANCY FURNITURE,
Chairs, Tables and Bouquet Stands.
Hair, Husk and Moss Mattresses,
Church Cushions, Pillows, &C.,
MADE TO ORDER.
Paperng and Upholstery Work done in the
City and Country at the very lowest prices, by
the best Workmen, and satisfaction guaranteed.
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
u. 8. Patent Spring Bed.
The nraatast in uenIion of the age. For nu-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

A FIRST CLASS RESIDENCE in Towson-
town. Rooms 19x15. Lot 132xl5O, set in nice
grass, fruit, shade trees and shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR RENT-A HANDSOME COTTAGE in
Towsontown, containing IL rooms, with Is
acres of good land attached. Would mako a
comfortable country residence, or would make
a splendid Market Garden.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR SALE-HOUSE AND LOT in Hamp-
den village, house 32xl6 with double back
building. Lot SO #. front by $50 #. deep.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

A HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDENCE
situated near Texas on the N. C. Railroad,
II miles from Baltimore by Railroad and same
distance by pike. The house is 4Ox22, two
story and attic, containing ten rooms, with
back building 16x22 feet, cellar under entire
house. The lot contains about one acre, with
plenty of fine fruit and ornamental shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
u. 8. Patent Spring Bed.
The greatest invention of the age. For Du-
rability, Elasticity and Cheapness this SPRING
BED excels all others.
Furniture Dealers, Hotels and Private Res
licences supplied at the Manufacturers Prices.
MICHAEL & BRO,
No. I25 West Baltimore Street,
Jan. Is, '73.-1y. BALTIMORE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

225 ACRES OF LAND, adjoining Towson-
town, with fair improvements $50 acres
clear, the balance in wood; we'll watered
are some of the finest building sites near Balti-
more The property will be offered as whole
or in lots, to suit purchasers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR sALE-Several very fine COUNTRY
RESIDEN CES in Lutherville, all within five
minutes walk of the K. R. Station, we'll improv-
ed also, two (2) in Towsontown, within three
minutes walk of the Towsontown cars.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

ALARM OF 25O ACRES, situated at head Of
Dulaney's Valley, fine improvements. Par
ties wishing good investment, should apply
at once.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

243 ACRES IMPROVED LAND, one-third
cleared-good meadow bottom, fine spring and
stream through it, situated one mile west OF
Reisterstown, within 600 yards Of grist and
saw mill. Will be sold low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

ANUMBER OF LOTS for sale or lease in
Towsontown, suitable for building purposes.
ALSO,
Mills, Stores, Dwellings, &C., in different parts
of the county. Cottages for sale or rent at Co
vanstown and near city limits.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

4 SPLENDID FARM in Dulaney's Valley,
3 miles from Towsontown, l mile from limo
mum, N. c. R. r., containing 165 acres, so acres
in walnut, hickory, oak and chestnut timber,
land in high state of cultivation, good Stone
Mansion, 5 tenant houses and all necessary
out buildings will be sold very cheap and on
easy terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15
JOHN II. EMORY.
R G al IL tate A gen {,
No. AT st. Paul St., Baltimore,

No. Smedley Row, Towsontown.
4 DAMS NEGOTIATED, GROUND RENTS
Ia COLLECTED, REAL ESTATE BOUGHT
AND SOLD. EXAMINATION OF TITLES
promptly attended to.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

FOR SALE-BUIIDING SITES in Luther
vile, Towsontown and other parts of Balti-
more county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

SIXTY ACRES OF LAND, situated in Mid
die River Neck, two miles from Phila. road
and adjoining Ebenezer Church, on the county
road leading from the Phila. road to Chase's
Station improvements consist of comforta-
BILE DWELLING; Fruit in abundance; four
acres cleared, balance in Timber, comprising
Oak, Hickory, Chestnut, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-02-15

A COTTAGE in GovanstOwn, containing si1
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08
THE STEAMER.-The steam fire engine

THE STEAMER.-Thes steam fire engine
purchased some time since by our city
authorities at Peoria, ILL.,, arrived via the
b., c. r. & NJ. road on Saturday evening,
and was housed in the Wigwam. Mr..
r. II. Matson, of Peoria, the engineer
who has heretofore had charge Of the ma
chine, being in the city yesterday. it was
determined to have trial of it last eve
ming. The engine was accordingly placed
at the river below the St. James, and
played through $50 feet of hose up Mott
st., and afterwards threw stream over
the Burr block, and two considerably
above it. The performance of the engine
did not seem to be satisfactory to our
citizens, and some hasty and inconsid-
crate opinions were expressed regarding
the purchase. We think, however, that
the facts regarding the real condition of
the machine will modify this prema-
ture judgment, and that subsequent trials
will give better results. The fact is the
engine has not been repacked for three or
four years, during large share of which
time it has been laid up without use
The trial of yesterday was not fair or
proper test of the power Of the machine
We advise all to suspend judgement until
such test can be had.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08
EvEpy reodnr IF tho A1d;po for An

EVERY reader of the Aldine for Aug
ust is sure to be charmed with its beauti-
full and seasonable illustrations, rs well
as pleased with its fresh and piquant lit.
erary contents. A magnificent full-page
marine view opens this number, from the
pencil of NJ. F. II. de Haas, N. A. one of
our great painters of water scenes. 1t is
a truthful sketch of what may be seen al
most any day on Long Island Sound.
Mr.. F. I. Vance, who has mado the re-
gion study, contributes series of orig
NAL pictures Of the grand Adirondack
mountains and lakes, which are very
timely, rs that region is now full ofpleas-
uro-seckers. There is q page-picture of
Lake Golden" remarkable for its lights
and shadows, depth and feeling; one Of
the avalanche Lake," another of Ca
lamity Pond Brook" and charming
one of "Flume Falls of the Opalescence;"
-four as fine views from the proposed
great National Park, as ever appeared in
an Art journal. A tender and eloquent
fullpage picture illustrates poem called
"a good Dog" The remaining illustra-
tions, all good works of art, are Group
VI OecI, NY CpeCHt, AHe LApianaeiou,
after Herpfer; "Vot Doesh You Peddles?"
humorous sketch by WIN. Cary; "Shoo
Fly" and picking flowers" The litera-
ry contents of the Aldine keep pace with
its gems of art, and are this month unus-
ually interesting. There are two delight
full stories: "The Crows Requiem" by
Erckmann- Chatrian, and "a Craven I'm
age" by Clara F. Guernsey The mis-
cellaneous articles are ACROSS the Allan
tic in an Old Liner" from the pen of that
graceful sketch writer, Charles Dawson
Stanley; "Old New England Traits"
Natures Forest Volume" pleasantly
written by Elizabeth Stoddard, and q
very amusing article called "Press Oddi-
ties" by Gath Brittle Music, Art, and
Literature receive each, careful attention.
The poems in this number are, Found
Wanting" by Mary E. Bradley; "An I'm
collected Sonnet of Edgar A. Poe" "On
the River" by Robert Kelley Weeks; and
"A Good Dog" by s. Lang. Subscrip
ton price S., including Chromos Evil
lage Belle, and " Crossing the Moor"
James Sutton & Co., publishers, 5S Maid
en- Lane.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

Coop ADvIcE.-Apropos of the cloth
peddler swindle of two weeks ago, a
story is told of one of our legal gentle
men, which, though quite current on the
street, is yet good enough to have wider
circulation. 1t seems that one of the
victims of the cloth peddlers had been
previously acquainted with grief in that
line On one occasion he had been in
duced by smooth-tongued chap to in.
vest hundred dollars in spectacles; at
another time he was swindlcd on patent
hay fork; and yet again taken in for a
round sum on a new-fangled feed box.
With view of redress for this last swim
die, he consulted the attorney referred
to, and the following is the advice given
him by the disciple of Blackstone:
"Take that patent feed box and form
barricadc across your front gate, put
on pair of those spectacles, grasp firm
ly that patent hay fork, and, planting
yourself behind the feed box, mercilessly
impale every miserable scallawag who
comes along offering to sell you any.
thing"
1t seems that this excellent advice was
unheeded, or that the cloth peddlers made
lear attack, for the unfortunate indi-
vidual so admirably counseled is among
the game in their net.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

FIREMEN's ExcURsIoN.-The excursion
to Cedar Rapids, and picnic, prof ected by
our Firemen, will como off on Tuesday
next, Aug. 18th, and arrangements of the
most complete character have already
been perfected. The train will leave the
depot at eight o'clock, GAS city timel
and arrive at Cedar Rapids at half past
ten O'Clock, a. IN. Returning it will leave
Cedar Rapids at five o'clock and arrive
here at half past seven O'Clock, p. m. The
arrangements for accommodation at &C.
dar Rapids are ample; the city authori-
ties having rendered the city hall for the
use Of the excursionis.s, and rooms and
entertainment at Browns Hotel for all
who wish it are provided for at reduced
rates. The Firemen invite our citizens
generally to accompany them, and prom
Use confidently the best kind of time.
Ticket for the round trip, $3.50. For
sale OF the Bazaar and Mt Amcs and
Sprague's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

STORM IN DUBUQUE.-Last night while
we Of independence were enjoying the
gentle showers which came down like
benediction upon the parched and dus-
ty earth, there was raging ut Dubuque,
storm, which according to the Times
was the most fearful that ever visited
that city. The wind blew great guns
and inside of two hours four level inches
of water, fell upon the devoted city, wash
ing fences, wagons, gardens and rocks
down the sluice ways from the bluffs, fill.
ing cellars with water, tearing up the
street railroad tracks, and playing havoc
generally The wind leveled trees, lifted
roofs decapitated chinneys and church
towers, and took unwarrantable liberties
with the agent of "Old Probabilities.
himself, breaking his thermometer or wind
measurer and hurting it into the street.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

MR. RIsELEY AGAIN. above named
individual comes to the surface in the COL
umns of the Conservative last week, in an
attempt to justify his bridge-building ir-
Irregularities. He says, in substance, that
he contracted to build the bridges under
the strongest competition" although he
admits in the next sentence that the other
bidders withdrew on accounted the strin-
gcncy of the contract, leaving him clear
field He further AYERS that he built them
according to contract, and tries to explain
that the reason why the county built
cheap ~ bridges in those days was that
the people would not stand burdensome
tax. Mr.. Riseley seems to be unconscious
of, or ignores, the improperly Of his be.
ing competitor for the building of those
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES, 40

bath service, 1850 A. M, and 7:0O P. N. Sab
bath School, II o'clock. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening 700.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-H.S s. Church Pastor
Sabbath service, 1880 A.. N. and 700 P. M
nesday evening at 700.
CONGREGATIONAL-C.H H. Biseell PASTOR
Sabbath service, 1850 A. NJ. aid 500 p NJ: Sab
bath school, IL M. Prayer meeting, Wcdnes
day evening, at TOO
ai,r,s. / Hs snss:s Supply Sabbath
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at TOO
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-C. s. Percival, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing Of the bell Sunday school i'm.
mediately after morning service.
GERMAN MISREPRESENTATION G. Schaible,
Pastor. Services at 10 80 A. M. and 700 p NJ
Sabbash school at 400 P. M. Prayer meeting
"Wednesday evenidg at 1850.
CATHOLIC-Sr. JOHN THE EvANGRL1sr.-Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday
Low Mass at 81 q. nj. High Mass at 1OH a. m.
Sunasy sca0Ga At s Ivy p m: Nespers at 500
l ,. G. T.-UNIrY LODGE, No, is, meets every
friday evening at their Hall in Burr's Block
Chatham Street. Degree Lodge, first Monday
evening of each month. Members of the Order
visiting the city are cordially invited to attend
f. $. WILLIAMSON On w.B. P n IT,
|. o. o. F.-INDErENDRNcE LODGE, No. 142, I. O.
o. r. meets every Monday Eve, at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
JOHN GoRNAN. Sec'y. Jos. EvERs. N. G.
A. +. WILLIAMS, Treas. SETH NEWMAN, V. G.
10: o. F.-INDEPENDENcE ENcAxrNENT, No.
day in each month. c. II, WALLACE, c. p.
s. NEWMAN, Scribe.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

LENT's $4,000 SHow.-Thc advcr-
tisement elsewhere, positively announ-
cling the coming, from New York city, by
double special railroad excursion train,
on Wednesday the 18th inst, Of that re-
nowned circus manager L. B. Lent, with
his Leviathen Universal Living Expo
sition of 500 men and horses, 500 animal
captives, sixty car loads of curiosities,
and unrivalled New York Circus, will fan
to fever heat the widespread excitement
consequent upon the rumor that this
greatest of all the great shows would
probably visit this section during the
present tenting season. From the well
authenticated reports which reach us, the
conclusion is justified that in the vast area
concealed by its six monster gas-lit can.
vases is congregated by far the most
comprehensive and extraordinary col
lection of rare wild beasts, BIRDS .rop-
tiles, living human wonders, mechanical
curiosities, and amphitheatrical features
ever presented to the astonished and dc.
lighted public. This immense epitomiza-
ton of Natures forms and freaks, and
monopoIization of the best amphitheatri-
cal muscle and mirthtalent on either
side of the sea, has involved the outlay
of q million of dollars, and places Mr..
Lent the foremost of animal and museum
directors, as he has long been preemi-
nently the first Of arenic managers. His
countrymen cannot but admire the nerve
and liberality involved in so gigantic an
undertaking, and are giving him solid
proof of it. His business here promises
no exception to the enormous receipts
elsewhere the rule.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

WHERE is THE SCHOOLMASTER?-T
brevet brains of the paper down street is
in dstressfdl frame of mind because we
alluded to him as the "putatiue head OF
the concern" He has kind Of indistinct
idea atI"putative" is term of reproach,
but, uncertain just what degree of turpi.
tude it imports, he pisces it, with number
of uncomplimentary titular decorations
which he has well earned from us, and
parades the list as beggar does his sores.
Consult your dictionary ana be comfort.
ed, little one, or if you must have another
epithet for your list call it "puttytive."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-08

"Ex- REPUBLICAN," in this weeks Con-
sercatire, confesses that, until informed
by the BULLETIN, he did not know that
the use of public money by an officer to
build barn is embezzlcment according
to law. We may presume, also,-although
he does not say so-that he is no longer
"glad" that barns are built in that way.
This is all well enough, but we would
kindly advise him hereafter not to ven
ture beyond his depth. 1t is possible
that by combining himself strictly to sub
jects about which he knows something.
his list of topics for discussion may be
largely curtailed, but his compensation
will be in the better figure he will cut be.
fore tho public.