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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

In THE HOOP POLE BUsNEss.-On Tuesday,
1st inst, Officer Brown arrested white man
named John Conrad, resident of Towsontown,
charged with stealing cart load of hoop-poles
from part of the Hampton estate. Conrad had
been cutting the poles for several days in the
woods west of the York turnpike, near "Sandy
Bottom" and had been watched by coored
man, who conveyed information to Officer
Brown, who made the arrest after Conrad had
loaded the poles into cart and was hauling
them towards Riders Swith, on the Joppa road.
The horse and cart had been borrowed for the
purpose Conrad was lodged in Jail.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A SERIOUS FALL.-On Tuesday morning last
Mr.. James Brewer, huckster, living on the
Hookstown road, near the city limits, while en-
gagged in repairing the roof of his house, slipped
and fell to the ground a distance of twenty-five
feet. The accident was not discovered for some
time and the injured man lay in the yard un-
conscious until discovered by his son. He was
then carried into the house, and DR.. McKaig
was summoned to his assistance. His right
arm and left shoulder blade were found to have
been broken, and there were a number of Sc
we're cuts upou his head and body. His nju-
ries are, however, rot necessarily dangerous.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE FAnMERs' UNION Pic -NIc.-In another
place in our columns can be seen the advertise
ment of the basket picnic for the annual cele-
bration of the Farmers Union of Baltimore
county, in Jockeys woods, near Ashland, in
this county.
r ne fsxrnrers, Union is an organization that
was much needed by the agricultural interests
of the county before it came into existence. Its
work shows that there is assemblage of
farmers banded together in band of union,
having for its object the advancement of the
agricultural interests of the county and State.
Their proceedings indicate that they are seek
ers after truth. That they tending in the
right direction, though there be temporary de-
viations from the correct path, every friendly
observer of their line of action must admit
We are glad that Baltimore county has taken
step well calculated % build up the most
useful, most independent, the noblest OF occu-
pations. Organization and intelligent confer
ence and discussion of the varied and deep
questions connected with the proper and profit
able tillage OF the soil are the essentials to per-
manent success. We aware that the organ
ization to some extent-as is the Granger move
ment-is the child of the political evils that
hamper and in ure the agriculturists We do
not intimate that the organization undertakes
to be political in its workings, but much of its
work has been an honest endeavor to correct by
legislation or otherwise abuses and hardships
that operate to the detrment of the farmers
We wish them the most abundant success in
this most important object But as it is impos
sible in our frail being to escape mistakes and
get rid OF impostlons they have need of the
most scrutinizing caution in their operations.
The selfish interests Of the politicians they claim
are the drG10bGckS. Unless the Union has
wrought very material change in human ma
ture it cannot escape this SelfshneSs. This is in
the nan-it is not the politician. The man
who considers SiS interest paramount 1Vhtte
politician aoW be just the same man ooiile mem
Der of the Union. The safety of the enterprise
consists in the prompt, courageous manner in
which the members who desire sincerely the
promotion of the farmers welfare oppose and
annihilate every movement, step or resolution
that has different tendency. If they are will
ing to quietly acquiesce in anything that tends
to their detr;ment rather than oppose it, they
will receive nothing better at the hands of the
politicians inside of the Union than they will
from those out of it, and they will not deserve
any better.
We trust the picnic will be largely patron
lied by our farmers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A PRIZE FIGHT PREvENTED.-Abouth half past
two o'clock on Sunday morning last, informa-
ton was received at the Eastern Police Station,
Baltimore, that prize fight had been arranged
to take place during he morning at point in
Baltimore county, near Canton, and that the
parties who were to engage in it had started
with the principals and about fifty of their
friends from Marsh Market Space in vehicles
and on foot. Lieutenant Aud, who was in
charge at the time, promptly took steps to pre-
vent violation of the law, and instructed
three officers to keep good lookout for any of
the parties, and to intercept them and break up
the fight. About O'Clock information was re-
ceived of a party of about forty having gone
out the Phila. road, and the officers Immediately
started in pursuit. In the meantime another
party was reported to have gone out by another
road leading from Canton, and a squad of of
fcers was detailed to intercept them IN that d.
rection. After long tramp the officers came
upon the would-be prize lighters on hill about
a mile beyond Herring Run and near the Phil
adelphia road. The pugilists with their back
and friends got wind of the approach of the
officers and scampered in all directions, max
ing good their escape through the woods. They
left their stakes and ropes lying on the ground
and would have been fighting in short time
had not the officers reached them at that time.
The names of the principals could not be ascer-
tanned. The officers captured the ropes and
stakes and took them to the Eastern Station
house, arriving about one o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

The APPROACHING STATE FAIR.-Ata meeting
of the executive committee of the Maryland
Agricultural and Mechanical Association held
on the LIST inst, Tuesday, October 6, was fixed
on as the day for the great blowing match at
the State fair, diploma to best pillow, and 500,
$15, and $40 to the first, second, and third best
plowmen. For the running race on Friday, a
grand steeple chase was substituted for purse
of $500; $500 to first and 800 to second horse,
called the hotel purse, and committee was
appointed to visit the different hotels and solicit
subscriptions thereto. Also on Wednesday, 9TH
October, there is to be grand cavalcade around
the track at | P. M. of all the objects on exhi-
hilton that can be easily moved.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

PROPERTY SALE.-John T. Ensor, Esq as
signee of mortgage, sold at mortgages sale, at
the Court House door, on Wednesday last, a
tract of land containing upwards of SO acres,
situated in the 18th election district, south OF
the Washington road, and about three miles
from Baltimore, improved by two good frame
dwellings, &C.; purchased by Thomas James,
of Canton, for $1,000. This property has line
iron ore mine upon It,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

CLOSE OF SuMMERFIELD CAMP.-The closing
exercises of the Summerfeld camp meeting
were of the most interesting character, and were
continued during the whole of Monday night.
There was untiring prayer praise and exhorta-
tons, and number of persons came forward
converted, making ffty-three in all since the
camp opened. At 4! o'clock Tuesday morning
the exercises suspended, when process
sion was formed by the people, who marched
around the camp singing songs of praise After
this grand farewell march, there was family
prayer, and then the camp meeting was ended
The Powhatan Railroad Company had plenty
of cars ready, and all the people got away
promptly, without single accdentor unpleas'
ant incident.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

TowsoNTowN M. E. CHURoH.-Sunday, Sept.
9th, preaching by the pastor, Rev. G. Herbert
Richardson, at IL A. M. Subject-"SoLl Pant
ing" Evening, atty. Lecture on Adam. Sub
ject-''The Curse Blessing"
The Administration of the Lords Supper will
conclude the morning service.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

New MINERAL SPRINGs.-Some remarkable
mineral springs are said to have been discoy-
cred in Baltimore county, about twenty miles
from this city, and the water has been sent to
this city by John A. Griffith, Jr., for Analysis
There are said to be four springs, close to each
other, the water of which is intensely cold. 1t
is represented to have quite sopori6c effect
and to have great medicinal value. From some
remarkable cures tn at its use has effected it is
supposed to contain a large percentage Of
lythia.-BaIto. american.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

RAILROAD CHANGE.-Mr. John Grove. Jr.,
who for the past ten years has been chief clerk
in the auditors Office of the Northern Central
Railway Company, is now acting as auditor
pro tenn. of the company, in place of Mr.. Ste
phen Little, who some weeks ago accepted
position on the Erie railroad. Mr.. Grove is an
Efficient and courteous officer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

PRIvATn ToURNAMENT.-On of the finest
tournaments of the season took place on the
beautiful farm of Samuel NJ. Rankin, Esq,
Long Green Valley, on Wednesday last, which
was largely attended by people from Bal
timore and Hartford counties, and from Baltl-
more city. The Knights-titteen in number
were drawn up in front OF the judges stand
promptly at IL o'clock, when they were adj
dressed IN very happy manner by 5. M
Rankin, Esq, after when the riding commence
ed. Rings were suspended from Two arches,
and the riding is SAID to have been exceeding
ly fine, twelve OF the Knights having each
taken 10 rings in the five rides to which they
were entitled, it required four rides to decide
the ties and DR.. Cnas. Il. Baldwin having taken
all the rings-eight in number-was awarded
the honor of browning the Queen of Love and
Beauty and named Miss Newell, daughter OF
Prof. NJ. A. Newell, of Baltimore; - Cain,
having taken rings, named as First Maid OF
Honor, Miss Rankin, daughter of S. NJ Rankin,
ESQ.,, Edward Patterson, rings, named as Sec
ond Maid of Honor, MISS -, and - Cain,
5 rings, named as Third Maid of Honor, Miss
Rankin, another daughter of S. M. Rankin.
At the conclusion OF the the tournament all
present repaired to large dancing pavilion,
erected in beautiful grove near by, where
grand picnic was held, the dancing being
kept up until late hour. The weather was
delightful and everything passed Oft in the
most pleasant and satisfactory manner, re-
fleeing much credit upon the young gentle
men under whose management the affair was
gotten up.
We would have been glad to have published
an entire list of the knights and a more COM
plete account Of the tournament, but not being
able to be present ourselves--a fact we very
much regret--we obliged to depend alone
on the memory of friend for what we have
given above, and if there are any omissions,
mistakes in names, &C., we can but apologize
for the same.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

AcCIDENT.-On Monday evening last a little
daughter of Mr. Washington Shearman, of the
18th district, was seriously injured by horse
kicking her in the head, causing fracture Of
the frontal portion of the skull She was at
tended by DIR. J, w. Burton.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

Fox HUNTERS AssocIATIoN.-In pursuance OF
invitation, meeting was held last week at the
"Caves," the residence of Col. John N. Carroll
4th district, for the purpose of forming Fox
Hunters Club. The purpose of this organiza
ton is to keep large pack of hounds, under
control of "Master of Hounds" and to Hunt
in the old English style. This pastime will. no
doubt, prove popular, and will probably intro
duce a class of horses now unknown in our
State, viz the English hunters About fifty
members were received, and the following off
GERS elected President, John N. Carroll ; Vice
President, Thos. Craddock Secretary, Charles
W. Semmes; Treasurer, S. Sprigg Belt; Master
of the Hounds, John Bowen Executive Com
mittee, Wilson G. Nicholas, Charles T. Cockey
and Harry Devries.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05
GEORGE STEIBER,
ROOT AND SHOE MAX f. r, III
M

TOwsONTOWN, MD. w.
Keeps constantly on hand, of his own man
ufacture. large and varied assortmentot
BOOTS, SHOES. CATERS, &C,
for either Ladies, Gentlemen or Children,
mss- Which will be found as durable, and
cheaper thar any that can be had in Balti
more. REPAIRING OF ALLKINDS prompt
ly done. MAY Icy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

TIE PIGEON SHOOTING MATcH.-On Thursday
afternoon of last week the pigeon shooting
match near Pmlico Race Course, heretofore
shot aud sixteen of them tied, each having
killed five birds. On the first trial of the ties
four were dropped, on the second four more
were dropped, on the third two were dropped,
on the fourth one was dropped, and on the fifth
two were dropped, leaving Thomas Todd, Hen
ry Michael and Alexander McComas. Nc
Comas' bird fell dead just outside of the circle.
Michael missed bis bird and Todd killed his
pigeon and won the pair of ponies. The ties
were allowed only one shot each. About five
hundred persons attended.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

If every man will make it his business to
inquire among his neighbors concerning regis
tration, all will get on the list.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

HOUSE AND LOT in Reisterstown; i'm
proyements consist of dwelling, containing 8
rooms and attic, good cellar, stable and other
outbulldings; excellent water at the door,
excellent garden with fine fruits, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05
Legal Notices.

THIs is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub,
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters testamen'a-
ry on the estate of
WILLIAM ROWAN MAYES,
late of said county, deceased. All persons nav
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscribers, ..
On or before the I1th day Of February, 1879;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit OF said estate. Those indebted 70
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under our hands this lin
day of August, 1874. .ons
NELSON r. MILES,
Aug. 1S.-4t. Executors'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

THE WESTERN MARYLAND RAILRoAD.-Facts,
Western Maryland is destined to become pay
ing corporation. Running through the wealth
iestand most populOus section of the State, hav
ingits western terminus at point where a large
proportion of the mineral wealth of the State
may conveniently debouch, and its eastern ter
minus in the wealthy and populous city of Bal
timore, the commerce between these two points
will OF itself give handsome return. while the
travel over the road will, each succeeding year,
continue to increase, and augment the receipts
of the company, more and more. The results
achieved by the present liberal management
are an augury Of better things. President Hood
sees, that with increased rolling stock and an
improve track, brilliant future is before him.
- Westminster Adrocnte
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

FATAL AccIDENr.-Mr. Robt. Mellor, broth
er of Mark Melor, who resides at the Union
Factory, Baltimore county, was killed by the
cars near Monocacv Junction, B. & o. R. R., on
Monday, August oath. When found he was ly-
ing upon the track terribly cut and bruised and
it is supposed in walking over the train, of
which he was conductor, he missed his footing
and fell between the cars. Every effort was
made to save his lie but he died shortly after be-
ing removed to the Junction. Mr.. Mellor had
just recovered from a serious accident which he
had received some months ago near Locust
Point He was in his twenty seventh year and
was highly esteemed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A FINE FARM in Western Run Valley,
containing 95 acres OF good land, improved by
large stone dwelling containing rooms and
cellar; barn, stables, barrack, dairy, &C., &c. !;
excellent water and good orchard; situate Is
miles from Baltimore by York turnpike road ;
near Philopols P. o., N. c. R. R.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

Also, 300 ACRES, on Dover road, 13 miles
from Baltimore; good frame dwelling with s
rooms; good outbuildings; 60 acres in fine
timber choice fruits in abundance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

rs ACRES, with good frame dwelling, two
stories, with back building and necessary out
buildings; an excellent location for a phys-
clan near Owings' Mills, w. M. R. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDENCE,
near Texas, N. G. r. r., IL miles from BALTIC.
by R. R., same distance by pike house 4Ox22,
Two stories and back building, containing 10
rooms, cellar, &c. The lot contains about acre.
Plenty OF fruit and Ornamental shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

SUNDAY School PIc-NIc-The Furnace NJ.
E. Sabbath School, Great Falls Circuit, James
H. Asher, Superintendent, held its annual pic
mic on Saturday last, August goth, at that de-
lightful spot, "Joiner's Point" located between
the Bird and Gunpowder rivers, almost entire
Iy surrounded by water, with beautiful view
Of the railroad bridge over the Gunpowder, and
the surrounding country. The occasion was
one long to be remembered, and was full of
mirth for the children, and greatly enjoyed by
all. Addresses were delivered by Rev. W. R.
Asher and Mr.. Peter B. Haley.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

AssAULTING A ToLL-GATE KEEPER.-0n Fri
day afternoon of last week three men in charge
of two lumber wagons endeavored to pass
through the first toll gate, Hartford road, stating
that their toll had been paid. Mr.. James Nc
Guffin, keeper of the gate, closed the gate,
whereupon they went through on the railroad
track Of the Hall Springs cars, and went as far
as Mr.. Dieterich's wheelwright shop, when
they returned An alteration ensued, and the
gate keeper was roughly handled. His wife
coming to the rescue. also received injury to
her right arm Mr.. Charles Hoffman, residing
on the Hillen road, interfered as peacemaker
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A SMALL COUNTRY SEAT, near Lake Sta
ton, Northern Central Railroad, % acres of
land; good frame Dwelling, 8 rooms Stable
and Carriage House, good water near the door,
and good variety of fruits.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

AFARM OF 103 ACRES, so acres cleared, bal
ance in timber; % miles from Baltimore, on
the Yohoe road, near Falls road land is very
good, nc Improvements; location desirable and
terms 10 suit
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A TRACT CONTAINING 10 ACRES OF
LAND, binding on the York Turnpike, 1 miles
from Baltimore and near Tmonium, on North
ern Central Railroad, and within halt mile of
Lutherville. This is recognized as containing
excellent Iron Ore in abundance.
Also, tract of about 2 acres, with 7 'VERN
HOUSE adjoining the above.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIoN.-In pursuance of
the act of Congress entitled can act to enforce
the rights of citizens of the United States to
vote in the several States of this Union, and for
other purposes" Judge Bond has made the fol-
lowing appontmentso of Supervisors of Election
for several of the districts of Baltimore coun-
ty, viz:
First District-J. W. M. Mercer, Henry c.
Bender.
Eighth District-John Merryman, Samuel W.
Worthngton.
Ninth District-Samuel N. White, John W
Shanklin.
Tsoelfth Observation-Disclosures NJ. Brian, John S.
Bddison.
Thirteenth District-George H. Whittemore,
Upton Houser.
The Supervisors for the other districts have
not yet been named, and it is probable no ap-
pointments will be made for them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

ALARM OF 100 ACRES, on My Lady s Man
or, miles from Monkton, N. G. II. r., l mile
from Jarrettsvllle pike; comfortable dwelling
and necessary outbuildings; fruit of different
kinds. Will be sold very low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-09-05

A REMARKABLE CASE OF HYHDRoPHoBIA.-The
Hartford Democrat of August 2Sth, says: A
correspondent sends us the following account
of remarkable case of hydrophobia which
happened at Black Horse:
Some five months ago DR.. J. I. Payne, of
Black Horse, in this county, had large New
foundland dog that went mad and bit several
other dogs in the neighborhood, a number of
which went mad in several days after they were
bitten. At the same time his dog was seen to
bite a valuable COW owned by the Doctor
Every precauton was taken with the COW until
1T was thought she was out of all danger of 60
ing mad, when on last Sabbath he saw symp-
toms of nydrophobia, it being fl e months since
she was bitten. AT times she would make at
tempts to bark, and her continued bleating
could be heard, when a fit was on, nearly a
mile. The Doctor, accompanied by two of his
neghbors, Messrs. McComas and Wheeler, at
tempted to approach her, but when at distance
of some thirty yards she made at them with
all the fury imaginable Of course they all re-
treated, but Mr.. Wheeler being overtaken was
knocked down by the animal bat not seriously
hurt. The Doctor, somewhat more thoughtful,
asceuded tree. Messrs. McComas and Wheel
er were terribly frightened but not seriously in
jured. A number of men were collected with
guns and soon dispatched the COW.
This is one OF the most remarkable cases of
hydrophobia ever known in this neighborhood,
and will be remembered by many for some
time.