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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

OCTOBER RACES OF THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB.
The annual meeting of the Maryland Jockey
Club, which is announced for October 20, 81, %
and %, gives much promise Of good sport. The
Dixie stakes, which will be run for on the first
day of the races, will be for three year Odds, two
miles, $500 subscription, 500 forfeit, Col. Nc
Daniel, the veteran turtman, to add So, 900, and
the Jockey Club TO give 81 200 to the secoad best
horse in the race. The entries for this closed
January l, 1873, with sixty-eight entries, and al
lowing for horses not putting in an appearance
on the day of the race the purse for the winning
horse, it is calculated, will not be less than $l2,
900, On the second day the chief attraction will
be the Central stakes for two-year Odds, one mile.
This race closed with twentyeght nominations,
and the winning horse will receive about So, 500.
On the fourth day sharp contest will be had for
the Breckenridge stakes, for three-year Odds, two
miles. The subscriptions $780, half forfeit,
the club to add 81 900, of which $500 goes to the
second horse. For this race eighteen nomins-
tons have been made, and the winning horse
will receive about So, 500. The largest purse Of
fered at Saratoga this season was SIS, 100. The
meeting will close with the Bowie stakes for all
ages, distance four mile heats, five or more sub
sCribers to fill by the lst of September, 500 en-
trance, half forfeit If three or more horses start
ia this race the Jockey Club will add ST. 200 to
the purse, S., 900 TO he given 10 the winning
horse and $500 to the second, who is also to re-
ceive the stakes TO the amount Of $500. Every
assurance is had that the famous Tom Bowling
will be in this race, aud Col. McGrath and Col
Mcdaniel will enter some Of their best stock and
try hard to beat the now king of the turf
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DIED

At Govanstown, on the Sd inst, WIN. Ii. MITTAN, in
the Goth year of his age.
At Weodbery, July 30th, Miss ELIZABETH SCHEIB-
LEM, in the 3lth year of her age.
At Resterstown, July 3Uth, Mrs. SARAH E. SMITH, in
the 57th year of her age
At his late residence, Baltimore county, July 3lst,
JOHN STIER, i'll the 6Sth year of his age.
At his residence, Baltimore city, August I'd JESSE
OwlNGS son of the late Levi 0wings, Owings Mills,
aged 81 years.
AT Pleasant Hill, Baltimore county, July 81, HENRY
A, aged year, youngest of W. Thomas and Georg
ania Bowers.
On Sunday, ID inst, Mrs. CAMILLA HAMMOND wife of
Gustavus W. Rdgeey, of Mooreand Baltimore county.
On July 3Oh JENNIE F., in the 18th year of her age,
second daughter of Chas E and Permela Standford of
Upper Falls Baltimore county.
IN Tuwsontown, on Monday. August Sd, MARGARET
ELIZABETH, infant daughter of VIM. and Margaret S.
Galloway, aged months and days.
On the % Of August, a: Dansville, N. " of typhoid
fever, the Rev JAMES B. CUDDY, eldest of John P
Cuddy, of Baltimore county. His funeral took place
from the residence of his wife, Muncy, Pa, August 4h
Mr. 9. was formerly member of the East Baltimore
Conference NJ E. Church. but lately of the Pennsylva
MIA Conference. His last words were, ''A is right, all
is right"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

LARCENY Mounted officer Martin Hedian. of
The thirteenth district, on Thursday of last week
arrested George Rnhl, living at wilkins factory,
charged with stealing gold watch belonging 10
bis mother. Justice Lehman committed the &C
cused for the action of the Grand Jury. Ruhl
admitted the larceny and stated where he had
pawned the timepiece.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

%4iy~ The Mannheim Sentinel, published at
much improved IN appearance, giving eviden-
ces oil thrift, &c. rhe improvement is caused
by new dress and other changes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

DESPERATE MIDNIGHT ENCOUNTER John Shock,
until recently resident of this place, bat
now living at Oxford York road, and en-
gagged as baggage master on the N c. Il R i,
had a desperate encounter with burglar on Fri
day night of last week. He had occasion to
leave the baggage room al The Union Depot,
Charles street, and on his return he discovered
man making off with number of articles He
was pursued, captured and led towards the Office,
before reaching which the thief made desperate
assault upon Shock with large knife, cutting
several long and deep gashes across one Of bis
arms, causing him 10 release his bold when the
prisoner escaped Shortly after the occurrence
one Of the city police arrested man named Peter
McCArty, and at the preliminary hearing on Sat
urday he was fully identified by Shock us he
man who had assaulted him McCurty is known
TO be Il desperate character, and has just return
cd from u five years cruise at sea Shocks
wounds are very painful bat not necessarily fatal
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

FATAL ACCIDENT Thursday of last week
Michael Mcdonald, a laborer, employed at Mount
ST. Agnes Convent, Mt Washington, on the
G. R. R was engaged about midday with other
men excavatrg when the bank fell in, burying
him beneath heap of earth and rocks. The men
made every effort to extricate him, but it was
seine minutes before they succeeded He was
promptly attended by Drs. Ewing and Bowen,
but they were unable to do any thing for him, he
being past all surgery. His back was broken,
also several Of his ribs and his leg was crushed
Mcdonald is unmarried and had acted as man
ager for the Sisters of Mercy of Mount St. Agnes
Convent for some time.
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WESTERN RUN VALLEY TOUR
NAMENT AND RACES.
49,
SssANN

| A TOURNAMENT will be held in West
| IN ern Run Valley, on the grounds of Joseph
| NJ. Fowble, ESQ.,. near Butler, and one-half mile
from Davisville, Baltimore county, on
Wednesday, August, 26H 1874,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WESTERN
RUN BRASS BAND.
A general invitation is extended to all who
wish to participate.
Knights wishing to enter the lists are re-
ouested to send their names, with Knightly til
ties, to the Chairman OF the Committee, on or
before the 22d instant. Knights are requested
to furnish their own lances and whatever cos
| tune they may see proper to adopt The Ian
ces not to be under feet nor over feet in
length.
In addition to the honor of browning the
Queen and Maids of Honor, the most success
full knight will be presented with an excellent
SADDLE, and to the second Birdie.
The address to the knights will be delivered
by J. FRED. C. TALBOT, ESQ.
At the conclusion of the Tournament there
will be
HORSE RACE AND DONKEY RACE.
Marshall of the Day--John E. Fowble.
Marshall of Knights-George H. Elder.
AsSistants-Heithe S. Gill and Mordecai H.
Cockey.
Judges-Joshua F. Benson, George II. Taw-
ney, Alfred j. Gent, John Bond, Thomas NJ.
Scott, Isaac NJ. Price.
PdqeS-George Chilcoat, Grafton Wheeler,
Edwin Scott, Hendrickson Griffith.
Committee Of ArrangementS-Lewis Griffith,
Chairman Samuel Wainwright, John E. Fow-
BILE.
A Good Platform for Dancing
will be erected on the ground, and fine Co
tillion band from the city will be present
Ballet MdSter-IewiS Griffith.
ASsiStantS-Frank Scott, T. w. Davis, Grit
fifth Gent.
Floor ManagerS-Heithe S. Gill, George Ba-
con, William Bennett, John Bond, Elias Pearce
H. G. Longnecker.
rs Refreshments will be served on the
ground.
g- Admittance to the ground, rs cents
By order of the
Aug. std. COMMITTEE.
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TINE Knights will contend for the honor of
i GROWING the Queen of Love aud Beauty,
and three Maids of Honor.
JudgeS-TIons. Richard Grason, John Merry
man, T. Sturgis Davis, and j. Fred. G. Talbot,
James H. Smith, Geo. H. Carman, VIM. l..
Brooks, Esqs.
Marshal-R Quincy Hall, Esq.
Assistdnts-L. Birmingham, Jos. l.. Brooks.
HeraLds-J. Stirling. w. H. Roller.
Pages-Masts. J. Speclemeyer, R. Roster.
The charge to the knights will be delivered
by Capt. James Hall, and the Coronation Adj
dress by John l. Yellott, Esq.
rs The riding will commence at l o'clock
knights wishing to enter the list will send
their names and Knightly titles to the under
signed.
A number of distinguished gentlemen have
been invited, among whom are President Grant,
Governor Groome, U. S. S. VIM. Pinkney Whyte,
and others.
EDWARD F. KELLEY,
Chairman Committee Of Arrangements.
Aug. SIT.
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B e I A N S
OLD HARDWARE STAND,
No. 1873 N. Gay St., Baltimo ore.

mo. 100 IN. Gay ST., Baltln ore.
u. NOKHIS MYERS, Successor.
July lS,'74.-Iy.
TONGRESSIONAL
The friends of GEORGE Ii. CARMAN, in
Baltimore county, announce him as a candi-
date Tor CONGRESS in the SECOND CON
GRESSI0NAL DISTRICT
June l3.-tc. VOX POPULI.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE IN THE 18th DISTRICT,
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD.


TJNHE undersigned will sell at public sale,
i on the premises, on
Wednesday,, Angust 26M, 1874,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
all his real estate, situated on the Hartford road,
8 miles from Baltimore city, containing
26f ACRES OF LAND,
improved by two-story ~
E:@ LOG HOUSE, N1e
E@frame barn, and all other necessary -
outbuildings with all kinds of choice fruit, with
three neverfailing springs close to the house.
This property is well located, under thorough
cultivation, and has been used as a truck farm
for the last Is years. 1t is well located for a
country seat, in thriving neighborhood, con-
venient to churches, schools &C. For further
information apply to n W. Smith, Auct., or to
John Zegenhain.
Terms-About one half cash. balance in 2 or
3 years from day of sale, credit payments to be
secured to the satisfaction of the owner, bear
ing interest from day of sale.
JOHN ZEGENHAIN.
N. W. SMITH, Auct. Aug. 8.-2t#.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

BRlGHTsIDE, LAKE ROLAND The following cor
respondence appeared in the Baltimore Gazette Of
July 3lst "Few who have not visited the spot
are aware of the existence Of this beautiful sum-
mer home, nesting on the brow of a rising bill
on the west slope of Lake Roland. Though a
summer residence, it can scarcely be called
'boarding- house." as the same babitues are gen
orally found each season occupying its pleasant
rooms and gathered around its bountiful tables.
The rooms are always engaged months in ad
vance of the regular season. Perhaps it will best
convey the idea Of what "Brightside" and its
owners (Alr. and Mrs. Posey) are, for me, guest
for two seasons past, to remark en- PEASANT that
during my whole sojourn here have not once
heard an angry word or unpleasant remark, or
tale or gossip from master, mistress, servant or
guest. This, for a residence numbering thirty
five inmates remaining all summer may we'll
win for "Brightsideh the weIl.earned title of
"the happy family"
''The banks of The lake and lawn are dotted
over with noble shade trees and evergreen shrub
berry and flowers.
eight graceful boats, belonging TO the board
ers, float peacefully at the wharf during the sun
shine and in The evening carry their owners over
the blue waters of the lake. to catch the evening
sunset, or the unsuspecting black bass
"And now that have touched on this subject,
| can add that whilst some learned members of
the Academy of Sciences maintain that there
are no black bass in Lake Roland have had oc-
ular proof to the contrary, no later than last
Monday, when a fair young lady (the best croquet
player at the house, caught eight veritable bass
with hook and line, with her own fair hands"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

MEETING OF THE FARMERS UNION The Secreta-
ry of the Union has kindly furnished US with the
following report Of the proceedings Of the last
meeting:
The Farmers Union of Baltimore county met August
1st at Duncans Hall, S. NJ Rankin, President, in the
chair. number of committees reported and were
tinued-most prominent among them at present the
committee having in hand arrangements for the coming
celebration to be held September 10TH in the beautiful
grove of Gist T. Cockey near Ashland. Mr.. a. j. Gent
who displayed last year much efficiency and admin
lstratlVe ability has this year charge of all
mentS, supported by full committee. Mr.. Gent, to-
gether with the heads of various subcommittee made
lengthy reports The occasion is intended to one of
festive union and relaxation for the farmer and his
family, with enjoyment and qualification for both old
and young There will be exhibition of agricultural
implements and machinery, addresses by instructive
and entertaining speakers on agricultural themes, a
platform and music for those who worship at the shrine
Of Terpsichore
The committee appointed at recent meeting to renew
and extend the advantages offered the members of the
Union last in the purchase of commercial fert
and farmers supplies made partial report through
Mr.. Piersol. Messrs. Whitelock Co.. R. W. Raisin g.
Co., Dugdale & Co., Reese Horner proposed terms at
considerable abatement the customary retail rates
Any member can avail himself of the reduction by pro-
curing from the Secretary certificate of membership
The question was asked How is the dog law work
ingP Is it being effectively executedp The re-
plies and experience brought out led to a discus
sion of the merits of the aforesaid law which show
ed that though considered the best obanabe under the
circumstances, nevertheless the farmers will not remit
their exertions until more thorough and complete is
enated.
DR.. Merryman moved the appointment of special
committee of seven to attend the next meeting of the
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society," and also the
annual exhibition of the same and bring back full
report to this association. The committee is made up
as follows: Jas. Atlee, chairman S. NJ Rankin, Dr.
Merryman, John Crowther, Jr., d. Gorsuch, VIM.
Whitelock, John d. Matthews.
John Mason, Esq., thought that the State Agricultural
and Mechanical Society in order to fulfill its mission Of
benefit to the agricultural community needed the acces
sion to its membership of all practical farmers. He Of
fered resolution to that effect which was adopted.
The Union adjourned to meet September 5th
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

CHILD FOUND Late ou Thursday night Of las:
week mounted officer Mcdonald, while riding
along the York road, near Greenmount, discov.
cred IA small child lying asleep the side of The
turnpike. The little lone one proved to be boy
about four years Of age The foundliug was
taken to the old Frishy mansion honse and isit
in charge of Mrs Wymau. News Of the finding
Of the child was conveyed to the CITY when it
was discovered that his name was Sanerland, and
that his parents lived al 81 North Ann street.
The little fellow had sirayed from his home dus-
ing the dav and was found as above stated He
was restored to lis parents early on Friday morn
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MARRIED..

On Sunday, Aug. ID by the Rev. J. Shamberger, at
the BRIDES residence, Mddletown, ABRAHAM PAINTER
to Mrs. ELEANOR HARE, all of this county.
On the 18th of july at the Waverly Baptist Church
by the Rev. Flppo, LEWIS j. AULL to Miss KATE
REYNOLDS both OF Wayorly.
In Baltimore city, the LIST of August, 1874 by the
Rev. Mr. Miller, of Baltimore Mr. JOHN T. YOUNG and
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By 0. P. MACGILL, Auctioneer.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

ADMIN ISTRATOR'S SALE
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, ON
THE BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
TURNPIKE ROAD, ADJOINING
BALTIMORE CITY, IN BALTIC. COUNTY.
DY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
ID for Baltimore county, the undersigned,
Administrator of Rachel Waltemyer, deceased,
will offer at public sale, on
Thursday, august 9th, 1874,
at O'Clock ?. NJ,
ON the premises,
ALL THAT VALUABLE LEASEHOLD ES-
TATE OF WHICH SAID DECEASED
DIED POSSESSED, VIZ:
No. |, A Lot of Ground on the north side of
-. the Washington Turnpike road, add .aa5s.e
G## joining the city limits, fronting on S:ss Sss
Glsaid road about so feet and running y
back 300 feet, improved with a frame corn
house, and subject to ground rent of S. per
annum.
No. 2, A Lot of Ground Immediately adioin
ing the above and fronting on said road about
so feet, and running back 800 feet improved
with we'll built two story and attic
BRICK HOUSE,
with back building, and one two-story FRAME
DWELLING, the whole lot subject to a ground
rent of $25 per annum.
No. 3, A Lot of Ground about 100 yards west
eff the above described property and fronting
on said road 81 feet, and running back 800
feet, improved by four two story frame
DWELLING HOUSES,
the whole lot subject to ground rent of Sl6.SS
per annum
This property is particularly well adapted
for Lager Beer Breweries or Butcher establish
ments, from its eontiguity to the city and
abundant supply of water. ~ The title is
indsputable and sale positive.
The terms of sale as prescribed by order of
the Court, are One-third cash on day of sale,
and the balance in two equal payments of
three months and six months deferred pay
pents to bear interest from day of sale and be
secured to the satisfaction of the Administrator.
CHARLES T. WALTEMYER,
Administrator.
O. p. MACGILL, Auct Aug. S.-ts
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

ATTEMPTED BURGLARIEs.- Thursday night
OF last week an attempt was made to break into
the store of Mr.. L. K. Wright, at White Hall, N.
G. Il. r. The thieves endeavored to effect an en-
trance by cutting through the window, but the
presence of the clerk, who was sleeping in the
store at the time, becoming known TO them they
succeeded in making good their escape.
An attempt was also made on the same night
to break into the stable Of Mr.. George Little, liv-
ing near Parktou. DR.. Calder Little being
awakened by the noise, fired on the thief, who
hastily decamped, leaving behind him a bride
which he had stolen elsewhere.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

EMORY GROVE NOTES. The Emory Grove cor
respondent of the Sum- writing under date of 9th
inst, saws: ''Tbis morning four men, giving
their names John Thomas. Frank Sprinddle,
John Watkins and VIM. Thos Sherwood were
arrested by officers John Cook and Geo Dean,
on the charge Of being gamblers and committed
to Towsontown Jail. They had been lying a5ont
the encampment for week ready to "take in"
any stranger that might cross their path when
officer Cook got on their track, stopped their dia
bolical work and committed them to the tender
mercies Of the law -
About seven o'clork rsrrday evening II little
matrimonial alliance was entered into on Fourth
avenue The couple came to the minister's tent
and desired TO be made one flesh which was ac-
cordingly done, ''decenlly AMI in order" by
Rev G. Herbert Richardson. of Towsontowu.---
One of The happy party was from Baltimore coun-
ty the other from Pennsylvania ~
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Protection for the Defenseless.' -

T INITED BRETHREN AID SOCIETY, LEB-
" ANON, PENNSYLVANIA.
II. LOUIS NAYL0R, NJ. D.,
Examiner.
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NeaU Advertisements.

A Farm of $40 Acres
IN WESTERN RUN VALLEY, BALTIMORE
COUNTY, MARYLAND,
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE. There will be preaching in
the grove near the intersection of the Old Joppa
Road and the road leading from Wisners ore
banks, on tomorrow (Sabbath) afternoon at 4
O'Clock The public cordially invited.
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BRooKLANDvlLLE, MD,

BRooKLAYDvlLLE, Mp,
August Sd, 1874.
y SSDI return thanks to the Officers of the
Wy above Society for their promptness in
paying the Insurance Isl ,OOO) on the life of
my late wife, Catharine Ross.
JOHN j. ROSS.
Aug. Sit.
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A TOURNAMENT will be held in West
IN ern Run Valley, on the grounds of Joseph
NJ. Fowble, Esq, near Butler, and one-half mile
from Davisville, Baltimore county, on
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-08-27

deafness i'm almost every case In hand.
DIR. Campbell cures scrofula in all It's
stages, spinal and nervous affections.
DIR. Campbell inserts artificial eyes,
They are new importation, very
beautiful, and of every variety. In
stead of cutting out the old eye, as for
merly practiced, he adapts the new
eve to the remains, more or less, OF the
old one. No instruments being used
except the fingers, there Is no pain In
having the eye fitted.
DIR. Campbell offers his professional
services to all suffering from diseases
of the eye and ear. An experience
of fifteen years, during which he has
devoted his attention exclusively to
all species of diseases to which these
organs are liable, warrants him IN
saying that his treatment, even In the
most aggravated cases, will be success
full. Charges moderate, and the clos
est attention given to patients. Those
suffering from sore eyes or ears should
call on him without delay. he cures
all chronic diseases with electricity.
He performs all operations in the
shortest time.
The atomized Medica Eren system,
DR.. Campbell's new method of curing
diseases of the lungs and throat, reduce
ing such medicines as the diseases de-
mand to warm the vapor which the
patient inhales and breathes, thus
bringing the remedies Immediately to
all parts of the diseased organs, produc-
ing immediate relief, and a perma-
nent cure in the most pleasant man
ner.
Will he at the fremont House, in
Knoxville on the I'd and Sd days oil
each month.
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RED ROCK.
August a.

Dan Daily has returned from Kan
sas and has resumed the practice of
dentistry. Says Kansas has "too
much hot winds, gravel and grass
hoppers for him.
j. o. Clarke returned from Nebras-
ka last week, soldier of the late
grasshopper war. Fought his way
two hundred miles through hoppers
knee deep" IReader, don't believe
more than half of that story.l He re-
ports many settlers leaving, having
lost oil their crops except small grain.
Jacob Collins and w. j. Mikesell,
both old settlers of Red Rock town.
ship, are very low upon sick beds,
with little prospect for recovery.
Peter Rice has rented the wood and
blacksmith shop of VIM. Staley, and
is doing a lively business.
We noticed some horses hitched
near the drug store last Sabbath, la
belled with jugs. {.
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Legal Notice.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there Is
now on file in the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, an instrument in writing pur-
porting to he the last will and tesla
ment of Christian Ferber, deceased,
which will come on for hearing on the
first day of the next December Term
of said Court, commencing on Mon
day, the eth, day of December, 1874,
at which time and place all persons
interested may be heard.
ALLEN HAMRICK,
[9-12l Clerk Circuit Court.
Dated ut Knoxville, Aug. |, 1874.
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Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed by
the Circuit Court of Marion County,
Iowa, as Administrator Of the estate
of IL. II. Eager, deceased. All per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to
said deceased, are requested to come
forward and make payment without
delay and all persons having claims
against said Estate will present them
for allowance, duly verified according
to law.
A. ID. WETHERELL.
Knoxville Iowa Aug. 9th, 1874.