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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

The PRICE WILL CAsE.-This case, which is
now on trial in the Frederick county Circuit
Court, is exciting considerable interest in Fred
erick city. A correspondent of the Baltimore pa
pers, writing under date of December 9th, says
"The trial is progressing slowly. But few wit
uesses have thus far been examined.
"John Hill, one of the witnesses, it seems, is
dead. Quite sensation was produced in court
when Mr.. Thomas Gibson, a witness produced by
the caveators and also one of the witnesses to the
will, testified that he was induced to sign the
same after the death of Miss Owingsb by the promise
that he should receive a thousand dollars for do
ing So This witness admitted that he had sworn
falsely in giving his testimony before the Orphans
Court Of Baltimore city when the will was pro-
bated.
"H. I'd. Johns, Esq, made the opening state
ment on the part of the defendants, the caveatees
stating that they expected to fully establish the
validity of the will, and of which the following
is a copy:
81, Charcilla G. D. Owings, make this my last
will and testament: ! give and devise and be-
queath all my real estate, lands, and tenements,
and also all my personal property and effects unto
my nephew, John o. Price, during his lifetime,
and at bis death for his children, Charcilla TO
have the largest share. In witness set my hand
and seal to this my will this 18th day of March,
1852.
(Signed,) CHARoILLA G. D. 0wNGs, GSeal.
Witnesses, John Hill, Lydia R. Hill, and Thos
Gibson"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

ANUMBER OF COTTAGES IN AND NEAF
GOVANST0WN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

SUMMIT GROVE CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION. "A
correspondent of the York Gazette, writing from
New Freedom under date of Nov. 26th, says -
ga meeting of the stockholders of the Camp
Meeting Association formed on Raymond's camp
last August for the purpose of securing said
ground for camp meeting purposes was held at
this place to-day. The meeting was called to or
der by the President, DR.. d. G. Everhart. Upon
call of the stockholders three-fourths of the
members answered in person or by proxy. The
committee survey and title, and charter and
incorporation severally reported and were con-
tinued. The committee on constitution and by
laws made their report, which adopted after
some amendments The constitution fixes the
name of the association as Summit Grove Camp
Meeting Association" located at New Freedom,
York county, Pennsylvania, on Summit No. /,
Northern Central Railway, by which name the
camp will hereafter be known. The constitution
does not recognize lines nor conference jurisdic-
ton. 1t provides for a Board of Control of thir-
teen, including the President, three Vice Presi-
dents, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven members,
nine of whom shall be members in good standing
of the NJ. E. Church. 1t provides for annual
elections, filling vacancies, appointment Of all
the necessary committees, and the appointment
of constables and peace officers. The instrument
meets the wants of the association, and the by
laws are framed in accordance Herewith, and
will be ready for delivery after January l, 1874.
VIM. H. Hoffman and E. Scarborough were
authorized TO dispose of the remaining thirty
shares Of stock. The meeting was very harno-
nious. 1t is the purpose of the association to
commence TO improve the property early in the
Spring, and put the ground in perfect order for
the great camp meeting to be held here in August,
1874"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

MELANCHOLY AND FATAL AccIDENT.-An &C
cident occurred on Wednesday last which
should serve as another warning to those who
are in the habit of using firearms carelessly,
or of leaving them where they are likely to
fall into the hands of persons who do not know
the care necessary in their use. The accident
referred to occurred on Wednesday morning at
the store of Mr.. C. H. Seick, on the York road,
about one hundred yards above Cold Spring
hotel, and resulted in the death of a young
colored girl named Annie Morris, servant in
the family, at the hands of boy named John
Wilkens, a nephew of Mr.. Seick. 1t appears
that Wilkens was handling a. shot gun when
the colored girl came into the store, and he, in
joking manner, threatened to shoot her, and
in raising the gun the hammer came in contact
with the counter with such force as to dis
charge the load which lodged in the side of the
unfortunate girl, inficting mortal wound
A physician was sent for, who was promptly
on hand, but the wound was of such a nature
that nothing could be done for the poor girl
who died shortly afterwards in great agony.
Wilkens says he did not know the gun was
loaded, and that it must have been charged by
another boy some time during his absence from
the store.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

| A BRAVE WoMAN.-Mrs. Major MacV eagh, OF
Chester county, was recently in Baltimore,
| visiting friend of hers by the name of Hopes,
| formerly from Chester county also. On retir-
| ing for the night Mrs Hopes accompanied her
| guest, Mrs. Mac eagh, to her room, and after
social chat she was about leaving when her
woman instinct led her to look under the bed
to see if there wasn't some "horrid man" con-
cealed beneath. She had scarcely lifted the
covering of the bed before she found what she
| was hunting for, but did not expect to find "a
mans feet and legs. With great presence of
mind she dropped the bed clothes, left for ano-
Their part of the house, without alarming Mrs.
MacVeagh, and returned in a few minutes with
a Derringer pistol She then raised the bed
clothes and man was disclosed to the aston
ished view Of Mrs. MacVeagh at least. Mrs.
Hopes ordered the man to come forth and en-
forced her request by pointing the pistol at his
head. The thief, as he afterwards proved to be
saw "shoot" in Mrs. Hopes eye, and conclud-
ed it best to comply. He was then forced to
disgorge lot of jewelry, money and other arti-
Giles stolen in the house, when he was marched
to the front door and permitted to leave. Mrs.
Hopes description, however, to the police
caused his arrest. He proved to BE- one Of the
most notorious thieves and desperadoes in Bal
timore.- Wilmington, (Del) Tribune, llM IN
slant.
Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, of New York, has
introduced bill in Congress proposing an
amendment to the constitution prohibiting the
increase of the compensation of Senators and
Representatives during their terms of Office.
The increase shall be prospective only.
Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, member of
Congress, has called on President Grant. In
consideration Of Mr.. Stephens delicate health
the President came down to the reception room
on ito firaf floor OF Cne H:.iVe House. 1his 10
mark of consideration that does great credit
to PresidAnt Grant
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

LOST HIS noRsE.-A few days ago colored
man named Isaac Harris, living at Pikesville,
took horse to Baltimore for the purpose of
selling him, and not finding purchaser, hand
ed the animal over to another colored man,
named Bacon, to sell for him. Harris's in
struction to Bacon was ''to do the best he could,
and the latter, after selling the horse for $3S,
did edo the best he could,' for himself at least,
and pocketed the money, making no return to
the owner. Harris, after waiting a reasonable
time for Bacon to "come up" with the money,
sued out warrant and had him arrested,
charged with stealing the animal. At the hear
ing it was shown that Bacon had sold the horse
to man living on Fremont street for $3S, and
had received the money, but as Bacon had come
into possession of the horse with the consent OF
the owner the justice declared that there was
no theft committed, but that the case was one
of embezzlement, inasmuch as Bacon did not
hand the money over to the owner. Bacon was
therefor committed for the action of the grand
jury upon the charge of embezzlement. AS
Harris had given Bacon authority to sell the
animal he could net get the horse back from
the purchaser, nor could he realize the pur-
chase money from Bacon, hence he was the
loser by the transaction, of the horse, which he
valued at SIS.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

AIFARM OF 1OS ACRES, 80 acres cleared, bal
ance in timber; % miles from Baltimore, OF
the Yohoe road, near Falls road land is very
good, nc improvements; location desirable anc
1erms to suit.
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FARM AT PRIVATE SALE.

THE undersigned offers at private sale his
i FARM, situated in Long Green Valley,
about one mile west of Cuttings mill, and 10
So miles from Baltimore. 1t contains .A
L7RONE HUNDRED ACRES of arabic ;.:S
~land, and Ten Acres in Wood. The3s2
land is in high state of cultivation, under
good fencing and we'll w&tered. Improvements
consist of large p story STONE DWELLING,
with kitchen attached; amedium sized Switzer
Barn, Wagon Shed, Corn and Carriage Houses
and other necessary outbuildings, all in good
Apple Orchard of choice fruit, just coming into
bearing, and variety of other fruits; Lime
Kiln and plenty of Lime Stone. Apply on
the premises to SOLOMON YODER, SR.,
or to Long Green P. o., BALTIC. Co., Md.
Nov 15.-3t.
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FOR SALE.

A FARM, containing lis Acres, in Corroll
IN county, about % miles from Baltimore
80 acres are in Wood-hickory, oak and chest
r. nut; balance under good caltiva- .-,s.
Ms ton, now producing wheat, oats, ;";;
corn, &c. The soil is good and has xz2
been literally lined. There are two regular
bearing Apple Orchards and new Orchard
just commencing to bear has also peaches,
pears, cherries, &c. Improvements are large
frame Dwelling with rooms and porches on
two sides; Bank Barn with Stabling for II
horses and 10 cows; sheep pen, two granaries,
two threshing floors large wagon shed, corn
large dairy spring (that has never been
known to faiD of excellent water near the
dwelling, the water running through the dairy
and through pipes to the barn schools, church
es, mills and post Office all convenient.
Apply to HENRY W. COOKE,
No O I.alU Rnildinqs--
'TxnE-D1-IT- Sc Paul Street. Baltimore,
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Legal Notices.
81. sTOCKBRIDGE, Attorney.

TAMES A. GARY, MORTGAGE, rs. SYL-
e VESTER RITTER AND WIFE, MAR
GARET RITTER,-La the Circuit Court for
Baltimore County, in Equity.
ORDERED by the Circuit Court for Balti-
more county, this 25th day of November, 1873,
that the sale made and reported by James A.
Gary. Mortgage for the sale of the real estate
mentioned In the proceedings in the above en-
titled cause, be ratified and confirmed unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown, on or
before the 23d day Of December, 1873 provided
a copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Baltimore county, once IN
each OF three successive weeks before the 23d
day of December, 1873.
The report states the amount OF sales 70 DC
s., 100000. ~,
True Copy-Test:
Nov. 29.-3t@
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

ALARM OF 60 ACRES, one mile from Long
Green post-ofice, on Dulaney's Valley turnpike,
Is miles from Baltimore, under good fencing
and watered. Good Dwelling, Barn, Wagon
Shed and other outbuildings, and quantity OF
fine fruits. Will be sold low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13
ACADEMY Hall and Lot, at Mount
WASHINGTON. N, G. r. R..

20 Minutes by Rail to or from Baltimore.
THIS LOT is the best location in Mt. Wash
l. ington for any branch of business, being
near the Railroad, and three sides fronting on
the three principal avenues of the place, e.
and the fourth side adjoins the hand @y ENH
some property of the Protestant Episco- -
pal church. The southern front (same that
the P. E church fronts on) is admirably suited
for private residences for persons who have to
be in the city daily, or for large first-class
Boarding House or Hotel, which is much need
ed. Academy Hall on the northwestern part
of the lot is a two story building, the upper
part is a fine hall 3Ox5O #. used for religious
meetings, socials and other public purposes.
Below are school rooms, unoccupied az present,
and the citizens desire good school for boys,
there being none in the place. A we'll quail
fed teacher might find this good opening.
For sale by HENRY W. COOKE,
9 Law Buildings, st. Paul St.,
June 2S.-tf Baltimore, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

ROBBERY BY MASKED MEN.-0n Saturday night
last, at an early hour, daring robbery was COM
mtted by gang of disguised men upon wor-
thy German family named bearing, living about
mile from Baltimore, on the Washington road.
The particulars OF this affair as follows: Henry
bearing, a respectable and industrious German
gardener, returned early on Saturday evening
from visit to the city, where he had been to dis
pose of the remainder of his crop of vegetables,
which be had sold for about $500. After hav-
ing paid some small bills, he had leftS 240, which
amount, on reaching home, be gave to his WIFE,
Mrs bearing placed the money in bureau drawer
in her bedroom, and after locking it returned to
the kitchen where the family were gathered at
supper While they were thus engaged, there
came sudden knock at the door. Mr.. bearing,
who, by the way, has but one arm, having lost
limb during the war, supposing that the knock
was that of a neighbor, bid the visitor come
in" The door was then thrown open, and in
stalked four men, disguised with masks and wear
ing capes Two of the party, who seemed to be
leaders, carried revolvers in their hands, one OF
which they pointed at the head of the astonished
| bearing. All we're sternly ordered to keep
quiet" and bearing was admonshed that if he
made any resistance or attempted to escape, they
would 'iput out his light" The robbers then
said that they were United States detectives, and
they proposed searching the house for counterfeit
mOutJ. DSaIiuS gave tuSlh W tiN'
they might search the place as much as they
pleased for counterfeit money-that be had no
money but what be had worked for with his one
arm The masked men proceeded TO search the
house. but before doing so they placed guard
over bearing, with instructions TO shoot him ii
he attempted to leave the house. The man that
| stood guard over bearing said, "there is no use
trying TO get away, as we have plenty OF men
outside " The parties who were searching the
house finding nothing, returned to Mrs bearing,
and said to her that if she did not get them the
money they would murder the whole family
| Thus frightened, the poor woman opened the
bureau drawer aud revealed her treasure, and
one Of the men took the S240. The robbers then
left the house, after telling bearing not to follow
them or they would come back and kill him.
tho bod deoaEie6. sQesri2g laak ed
four that had searched the house having been
Joined by four more after leaving the premises
| The men evidently knew bearing, and called
him by name Mr.. bearing staes however, that
their voices and faces we're so completely dis
euised that he would not be able to recognize
hem. The matter WIS placed in the hands
of Baltimore detectives and on Monday several
arrests were made in the city, but whether any
thing will he brought out to establish their guilt
| remanS 10 be seen
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Hartford Farms.

16O ACRES, or more land if desired, with
l. COgood Dwelling, Tenant House, Stable
&c. Apple and Peach Orchard, good -
fencing, part of the land in wood and 49,
balance in good state of cultivation. -
ALSO,
A FARM OF 100 ACRES, about three-fourths
cleared, balance arabic. Very fine Dwelling
Barn, Carriage House, &C., all in prime order
For sale by HENRY w. COOKE,
Law Buildings, st. Paul St.,
July 12.-tf. Baltimore, Md.
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"A case was called in the Baltimore county
Circuit Court on Monday last which had a
"carbuncle" on it, at least fellow possessing
the painful name of William Carbuncle, was
called as a witness, and, we think, answered,
whereupon most OF those present in the Court
room "smiled audibly."
The Towson brass band visited the Jail on
Friday evening of last week and treated Sher-
iff Butler to serenade. The Sheriff invited
''the boys" in and entertained them hand
somely.
Dent forget the oyster supper, for the BEN
eft of the Towsontown M. E. church, to be
given at the residence of Mrs. DIR. Jarrett, on
Wednesday and Thursday evening of next
week.
-Robberies are becoming numerous in our
county and householders should be on the
lookout for thieves.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

CHEAP MILK-ARTFUL Ways OF DIRK ROAD
Cows.-The Baltimore pap s are just now In
high state OF indignation owe the milk and COW
question Sun reporter Sc. as to have par
ticuar spite at the noffensive creatures that get
their living ''on the road, /" and "goes for" them
as follows "There is popularity about the
York road COW, popularity, it is to be hoped,
not to be met with in every COW. Cows, as
general thing, are undressing, drowsy, and
sleepy looking creatures, without any dash or
skill about them, and if left TO their own choice
would much rather be run over by wagon than
get out OF its way, and pever turn their lazy
heads to count the number of spokes they have
knocked out of the passing carriage that has been
so unfortunate as to strike against their iron
launches Now the York road COW is differ
ent COW, for although she may appear and play
off TO be sleepy and lazy COW, she has the mis-
chief in her and is exceedingly sharp. 1t is true,
like other cows, she likes to stand IN the way OF
family carriages and fancy gigs, but her great
admiration is hay wagon, and for this particu-
lar vehicle she lies in wait, just as the highway
man does for his ''swag." Now, yesterday an
instance happened which is a fair example OF
what happens every day with the road walking
cows Of the York road. Down comes lumber
ing wagon with four stout horses and splendid
load of clover hay. The jolly driver netices SIX
seepy-looking cows standing by the roadside ap-
parenty asleep, although, as he afterwards re-
marked in joking way, he thought be noticed
the black COW with white spots give the white
COW with black spots sleepy but knowing wink
but he minded it not. The wagon has scarcely
| passed, when all six cows, that were apparently
asleep before, suddenly brighten up, give nod
to each other, and then following quietly and
guardedly in the wake of the wagon, take the
| first free lunch of the day. The man discovers
them when near the toll-gate and after throwing
| nnumerable stones induces them to stand still
There they remain chewing the stolen cud until
| probably another wagner Of like character, but
going the other way, comes along, and after this
| they also follow until they meet another again
| going down, and at this up and down business
| they get good meal and furnish good and cheap
milk to their owners While following up the
wagons there il swaggsElqG snd nsgllge az
to the drivers, and very much resembles the hirt-
ing air Of some of city damsels as they leisure
| ly swing along the street, switching themselves
across imaginary and real cutters. Fences are
nothing TO these cows, for they have been known
to lower them and quietly feed until they are
shown the way out or are pounded. The stunted
roadside grass has lost its fresh color and sweet
taste, so what more can be expected Of these
cows"
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July12.-
FOR SALE.

A GOOD FARM, containing 1874 acres, on the
old Manor road 16 miles from Baltimore, Of
mile from the Jarrettsville pike and the same
distance from SHADES tavern improvements,
frame house in good order, containing 10 rooms
barn, spring house, hen house, and other out
buildings, fine young apple orchard, in bear
ing, with other fruits. Apply to
H. L. BOWEN,
Real Estate Agent, No. smedley Row,
Aug. 23.-tf. Towsontown.
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New FIRM.-Mr. Thomas NJ. Green, wholesale
and retail dealer in groceries of all kinds, at sc
W. Baltimore street, has associated with him in
the business Mr.. Elisha Green, and the style OF
the firm will be hereafter Thomas NJ. Green &
Bro. The Messrs Green are well known through
out our county as courteous and obliging gentle
men, and withal thorough business men. We
refer our readers to the advertisement of this firm,
which may be found in to-day's issue.
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Carroll County Farm.

A VERY SUPERIOR FARM near Sham
N bergers' Mills Station, Western Maryland
Railroad, containing about $50 Acres good land
under cultivation, and about 20 Acres 90
heavily timbered with hickory, oak, &c. sss,
The improvements consist of an excel -
lent Dwelling 5Sx34 feet, Switzer Barn 8Ox4O
and all necessary out buildings, all in good or
der. This valuable farm will be sold very
cheap entire, or the improvements with part
of the land. Apply to JOHN PAYNE, owner
on the premises, or to
HENRY w. COOKE,
Law Buildings st. Paul street,
July 12.-tf Baltimore, Nc
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-12-13

| CosT CT OPENING EDMUNDsoN AVENUE. In com
! piance with law, the County Commissioners last
week gave notice through The newspapers that
the Street Commissioners had returned to their
| office the plat &c, Of Edmuudson avenue to-
| gether with tie assessment lists of benefits and
damages. The proposed road, which commences
at the city limits at CaIverton heights and runs
west ior distance OF two and a-half miles, is es-
timated to cost $l57, 200, including two bridges.
The following list shows the clear amount Of
benefits above the damages assessed TO the parties
named on the line of and in the vicinity of the
proposed avenue: A. s. Atell, $l2, 524; Chas
Shipley, 81, 27I john NJ Head, trustee, 81, 1874 );
Geo. NJ. Gill and Washington Booth, trustees OF
R B Fitzgerald, 81, 498; Hugh Gels,on's estate,
So, 076; Reverdy Johnson, 1913, O4O; John Swan,
Sl5,022; Thos. Winans, $40 VIM. Frick,
81, 4Ol; Jas A. Wilson, 81. Geo; E. NJ. Comeges,
$3.50 John H. Head and A II. Goverman,
trustees, $3.50; Elizabeth Grimes, $745; G.
Irving Ditty, $500; A. S Potter, S4OO; W. H.
Sadtler and L. Sadtler. $3.50; Mrs. Captain
Schwartz S67S; Mrs. Trippe, 1886; Chas. j.
Baker, S., 605 Alex Rieman, $3.50 John Cook,
ST. 700; Philip S. Chsppelle, So $50; William
Wilkens, S5,973; Stiles estate, $500; A. W.
Stelman, Sl,675; j. W. Martin, 81, $50; Laffan
and Rand Powder Company, So, 275; Mrs.
Margaret Trippe, 81, 600; Geo. F. Page, 1920;
Samuel S Boggs, S2,6lO R. B. Coleman, ST.
4OVj luonaS II. manu-, SI5O samuel DllsOn,
$500; Henry Maggie, $lO5; Mrs. Emily Nagle
Sls5; Felix McCurley, 5000; John Mullin, Sl25
Edward Mcdonald, Sls5; Mrs Frances Somner,
S4lO; J. Clash, S25; John S. Robinson, 1881
Werner Dresel, $50; Thos. B. Wills and Hugh
B Hanna, $l75; Peter GRADER, SlOO; Je6n
Teipe, $3.50; Felix McCurley, $225 Charles
Herald, $3.50; VIM. II. Ried, $3.50 John c.
King, trustee, and George Granger, $3.50; Jas
Quinn, Sl2O; Academy Visitation, Mount de
Sales, 81, l4O; John S. Wilson, $3.50; Charles
Harrison, $ls7; Mrs. R. Lynch, $l33 Ross
Campbell, 5000; Gibson estate, $l,O25; Jos.
Crosby, 81, 900