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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

JOHN Il. OWENS Ice Hot sE.-John Il. owens
has a magnificent farm i'll the State OF Mary
land. Some years ago Nj. Owens conceived
theldea of building first class ice house on
thePremlses, holding that such an Institution
was indispensable to well regulated farm.
Proposals were invited by the actor-iarmer'
and oios came pouring in by the score. There
beng such variety of designs, he had no diff,
hcuty In selecting one to suit his taste. VI
the number there was one that seemed to meet
the requirements of the case. The architect
sad 1t would do away with ice ponds entirely,
and would make farmers independent OF ireez'
ing weather. 1t would be self-feeder and do
its own freezing. Well, he had it constructed,
filed 1t with imported ice from Boston, and
locked the door with smile of satisfaction.
That night his dreams carried him to the com
ing Summer: He was sitting under his own
vine and fig tree, with sherry cobbler in one
hanaS@1aint julep in the other, and at his feet
reclined a huge block of Boston ice, fresh from
the patent ice-house.
One beautiful Spring morning we were sit
ting in the lobby of the old Holiday Street
Theatre, discussing the theatrical events ofthe
day, when we heard a carriage drive iuriously
up to the door. Looking out we saw Mr.. Ow
ems jump from the carriage, with the terocity
OF man that had been badly treated, and look
ing as if he would like to meet the author OF
his wrongs. He came in smiling like pirate.
n.y. haiiOOj oouu WhdIo OuO ihdIoOA
You seem excited" we exclaimed.
excited excited | should think, sir, that
| have gone through enough to- day to excite
cast iron monkey but if | could only see him
for about five minutes, 1 think l would feel
better"
"See him! Whom.?' we calculated in sur
prise.
"The architect" replied John E., in a Sc
pulchral tone, "who designed my house.
You see got fellow to build me a patent ice
house. 1t cost me fifteen hundred dollars. l
put in five tons of clear selected Boston Ice
Well, continued he, after taking long breath.
feeling this morning that the weather was
warm enough to take asmall drink in the shape
Of mint-julep wendell my way to my North
pole to get one of the principal ingredients. l
opened the door cautiously, fearing to adinit
the warm air upon my crystal treasure. Good
heaven | looked in and saw-nothing but
darkness My ice had vanished. From the
bottom heard the dulcet sounds of the-Oh
ye Gods My beautiful house had been con-
verted into frog pond, and now want to see
my ss.aItectS'-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

JUaIEs FOR THE DECEMBER TERM.-On Thurs
day last the following gentlemen were drawn
to serve as Grand and Petit Jurors for the De
cember term OF the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, which commences on the first Monday
of the month. The figures after the names in
dictate the district the Juror is from:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ALARM OF I75 ACR Els, near Sweet Air, II
miles from Baltimore, on the Manor Road, near
Jarrettsville Turnpike, (near the Pennsy lvania
and Maryland Central Railroad when built,J
and adjoining lands of Edw. o. Donovan, Benz.
II. Powell, Asael Wilson and others. Good soil.
40 acres fine timber. Commodious Dwelling
I[uuse. Good Barn, with Stabling, and other
outbuildings. Fine choice fruit, such as Peach
es Pears and Cherries. Situation healthy, and
good facilities.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ALMOST A FIRE.-The fine large barn on the
farm of John T. B. Parlett, Esq, County Trea-
surer, Long Green Valley, the Hartford
turnpike, had a mario escape from destruction
by fire on Wednesday night of last week. j.
Fred. c. Talbot, Esq, had been spending the
evening with Mr. Parlett and some time after
dark, when Mr.. T. WAS ready to leave for home,
a colored man was sent to the barn to get his
horses. The man was smoking pipe and be
fore going into the stables he laid it upon gate
post, which was ten feet from the barn, taking
it up as he left the stable with the horses
Shortly after Mr.. Talbot had taken his depar
ture Mr.. Parett left the house with his gun to
look after a dog that had been after his sheep.
He had not proceeded far before, to his great
surprise he saw jet of flame, about three feet
high, shooting up from the gate post He at
once called Justify for help, but before any of
the neighbors arrived he succeeded, by the aid
of his coat and hat, in smothering the flames,
thereby saving his barn and also large rick
of wheat that stood within few feet. 1t is
supposed spark dropped from the pipe into
the decayed wood of the post, and the draft be-
ing strong it was soon famed into flame,
which would soon have caused a very heavy
loss but for its timely discovery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A GOOD FARM of $50 ACRES, 80 acres in
tin. ber Is miles from Baltimore and half mile
from Glencoe Station, N. c. r. R. Good Dwell
ling, Barn and other outbuildings. Fruit in
abundance
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A TRACT OF 244 ACRES, one mile west of
Reisterstown, good meadow land, we'll watered,
a stream passing through it and good spring
Oh the premises.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

Run OVER BY HORSE CAR.-On Saturday
evening last, Charles Culp, a halter by trade,
while on his way from Baltimore to his home
above waverly, fell from the front platform of
a double-decker car on the York road railway,
and one of the wheels passing over his left leg
crushed it in fearful manner. The driver
asked the unfortunate man to wait until he
stopped for him, but he jumped off while the
car was in motion, and missed his footing
Culp was removed to his home near where the
accident occurred, and Dr. Alan P. Smith was
called in to see him. The injury is very Sc
we're and dangerous one but the DR.. thinks the
limb can be saved
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ACCIDENT AT A BREwERY.-Early on Friday
morning of last week an accident occurred at
Scheyer's lager beer brewery, on the Belair
road, by which two of the brewers were severe
ly injured. While engaged hosting beer, two
men named John Wetinger and Frederick
Ahrles jumped on the platform, and when
about twenty feet up the rope broke, precipita-
ting both men to the cellar, severely iDjuring
them, breaking the legs of both and the knee
cap of one. By the advice of DR.. Corse they
were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr.. Schey-
er had forbid the workmen from ascending on
the platform of the hoist The unfortunate
men have both large families depending on
them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

FATAL RAILROAD ACcIDENT.-On Saturday af-
ternoon last distressing accident, attended
with fatal consequences, occurred at Fulton
Depot, Of the Western Maryland Railroad. A
regulating engine was in the act of entering the
depot yard when Edward Rabine, age 10 years,
employed as a laborer by the company, at
tempted to step on the pilot, but unfortunately
missed his footing and fell on the track imme-
diately in front of the wheels. 1t was found
impossible to check the speed cf the engine be-
fore one of the ponderous wheels had passed
over part of the body and the right leg and
foot of Rabine, crushing the flesh and splinter
ing the bones in a horrible manner. The fleshy
part of the leg from the knee to the hip was
mangled shockingly, large pieces of flesh being
torn away from the bones. The abdomen had
also been caught by the wheels and lacerated
in such manner as to cause the bowels to pro
trude. When the engine was finally stopped
it was found necessary to remove portion of
the track before the unfortunate man could be
released from his dreadful situation. Drs.
Murray and Reed were soon in attendance, and
amputated the mangled leg near the knee, but
the condition of the patients other injuries
were such as to have but one termination that
of death, which ensued few minutes before s
o'clock. The deceased had been in the employ
of the company about year, and was not mar
red His parents reside at the Relay House
on the Northern Central Railway, and were at
once notified of the sad occurrence.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07
LegGI Notices.

THIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE that the sub.
scribers have obtained from the orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters oil ADMINS
tration on the estate OF
CUMBERLAND 0. HOOK,
late of said county, deceased. All persons nav
ing claims against the said estate are hereoy
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscribers,
on or before the 2lst day Of APRIL 1879
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted 10
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under our hands this zlst
ELIZABETH A. HOOK,
LEE M. WHISTLER,
Oct 9A-4t Administrators.
HNHIs is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters OF Admin
istration on the estate of
EDWARD II. ADY,
late of said county, deceased. All persons baV
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber,
on or before the 9th day Of April, 1875
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9th
day of October, 1874.
SAMUEL M. ADY,
Oct 31.--4t. Administrator
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

SIXTY ACRES OF LAND, situate in Middle
River Neck, two miles from Philadelphia road
and adjoining Ebenezer Church: improve
mcnts consist of q comfortable Dwelling. Fruit
in abundance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

FOR SALE-A FIRST CLASS RESIDENCE
IN TOWSONTOWN, room 19x15, lot 122x15O
feet, fruit, shade trees and shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND in Green
Spring Valley, containing 2OS acres, improved
by good two story Stone Dwelling, tenant
bouses, large frame barn, carriage house, bar
lcks, dairy, and other outbulldings the soil
is unsurpassed by any iii Baltimore county;-
there is abundance of lime stone and iron ore
on the premises, and it is well watered by
springs and wells of excellent water This
property is eligibly situated miles from Bal
timore, and being within FIVE minutes walk Of
Riders Switch, N. G. r. r., or BrooAlandville,
w. NJ. r. h. This is considered first rate in
vestment for capitalists, as it is susceptible of
many divisions, there being many eligible
building sites thereon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

TowsoNTowN M. E. CHURoH-SUNDAY, Nov.
srH.-specal religious services will be held in
this church by the pastor, Rev. G. Herbert
Richardson. Prayer and experience meeting
in the lecture room at 81 a. m. Preaching at
IL a. m. and p. m. Revival services every
evening during the week, except Saturday, at
u p. m. The public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ORDINATION AND INSTRUMENTATION the
past year beautiful and commodious Presby-
terrain church has been erected at the village of
Ashland, on the N. G. R. r. The congregation,
after having been without minister for some
time, finally called the Rev. Samuel Perry to
the charge of the church, and Tuesday last,
Nov. Sd, at 10 a. M, was the time appointed for
the ordination and installation services. The
session of the Presbytery of Baltimore, within
whose bounds the church is located met in the
church at the appointed hour. Revs. DR..
Backus and j. T. Smith, Reys. J. P. Carter, j.
7. Jones, A. Z. Cross, Chapman, Gibson and
Yeisely being present, on motion Rev. j. I.
Backus, D. D., was called to the chair. After
the transaction of business the special religious
services were begun by the use of the LIST hymn
from the Hymnal, after which Rev. Mr.. Chap
man read as the lessons of the day the Sd chap
ter of Exodus and 4th of Ephesians. Rev. Mr..
Yeisely led in prayer appropriate to the occa-
sion. Another hymn was sung, after which
Rev. ]. T. Jones preached from Exodus, Sd
chapter and Sd verse, VI will now turn aside
and see this great light why the bush is not
burnt The topic OF the discourse was the in
destructibiity of the church in all ages, and
was an able and pertinent presentation of the
truth. At the close of the sermon the ordina
ton services were held, Rev. DR.. Backus con-
Quoting them. The candidate kneeling was
surroul Jed by the members of the Presby terry,
who, tier a solema prayer by DR.. Backus, laid
their hands upon him and ordained him. The
charge to the pastor was then delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Gibson, and to the people by Rev. DR.. Smith,
and the services concluded with the benediction.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ALARM OF $50 ACRES, miles from Tow
ntown, near Dulaney's Valley Turnpike, fair
improvements, excellent land, good neighbor
b ,id. Terms easy; cash, balance in two or
f, ur years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDENCE u
miles from Baltimore, near Texas, on N. C. r.
H.. also near the York turnpike road, dwelling
4ox22 two-story and attic, containing 10 rooms,
with back building 16x22, cellar under entire
building. Fine fruit and shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A FINE FARM i'll Western Run Valley,
cDntalulng 90 acres OF good land, improved by
a 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. G. h. R.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

HOUSE AND LOT in Reisterstown i'm
provements consist OF dwelling, containing s
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, 1874-11-07

A Curious LAND CAsE.-For several DAYS last
week the Circuit Court for Baltimore county
was engaged with the trial of the case of Ann
Davis ct al. VS.. Mayor and City Council of Bal
timore, involving rather curious features in
connection with the purchase of certain land
by the city as a portion of Druid Hill Park, til
ties of which rested on an alleged forged will.
The action was brought by the heirs of the late
Richard Constantine, ST., to recover mesne pro-
fl from the Mayor and City Council on account
of the land lying within the park, which was
recovered in 1871 by ejectment. The trial re-
suited on Saturday in verdict of $4,000 in
favor of the claimants. The facts that in
1860 the city purchased the tract called Coon
stantine's Discovery" containing nearly eight
acres, as addition to the park, from the late
Hugh Gelston Gelston held under deed made
by Elizabeth Constantine widow of Richard,
in 1886, the said Elizabeth claiming under the
will of her husband. About 1870 eectment
was brought by the heirs of Richard to recover
the entire tract, on the ground that the will of
the said Richard was forgery, and at the trial
they recovered four sevenths of the land. This
trial was consequence of that success, for the
purpose of recovering mesne profits or damages
for the use and occupation of the four-sevenths
while held by the city. Witnesses for the plain
tiff testified that the leasing value of the land
was from So to 81 per foot, and this estimate
was made the basis of their verdict by the jury,
while on the other hand the city proved that
neighboring land had recently been held in fee
for about $1,000 per acre, and that in point of
fact the land in question had never yielded any
rent or profit to the city, but until the last five
years had been lying out as common. Among
others, the points were raised by the city that
one of the plaintiffs was dead and another was
an infant suing in its own name, and that all
parties in interest had not united, but the Court
held that no amendment was necessary
Hence the jury rendered the verdict for $l4 500
as above stated. A motion for a new trial was
at once filed, and motion in arrest of judg-
ment has since been entered. The case involv-
ed very many important law questions, and
number of exceptions were taken on behalf of
the city, so that, if these motions should be
overruled, the case will go to the Court of APP
peals.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ALARM OF 80 ACRES. "a miles from Balti
more, on Old York Road AZ miles from railroad.
Improvements good.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

Also, 800 ACRES, on Dover road, Ii miles
IRON 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, 1874-11-07

y VALUABLE FARM, near Riders Switch,
Northern Central hallway, containing 10 Acres.
Improved with Dwelling and necessary out
buildings, we'll supplied with water and fruit,
and under good fencing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A DESIRABLE FARM, 14O ACRES, one
inlle from Reisterstown. improvements near
IL new, consisting of House, Barn, stable,
Jdiry, &C., 80 acres In heavy timber, water in
each field, choice fruits. VIII be sold bargain
ind on easy terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

MAGUIRE's Crosse HoUsE."-This well known
and deservedly popular resort, "a and 26 north
Gay street, Baltimore, is all that could be de-
sired in the way of restaurant or hotel, the rep
utation of Mr.. Mcguire, as caterer being wide
spread, and his house complete in all its APP
pointments. Oysters a speciality, and game
of all kinds in season, all prepared in the high
est style of the culinary art. The best the mar
ket affords can be had at all times and all hours,
night and day, and at the most reasonable pri-
ces. Give him call when IN the city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

Mr.. J. G. CLARKE AND THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILRoAD.-The Railroad Journal says that Mr..
JAS G.. Clarke, the new manager of the Illinois
Central railroad, who has just transferred his
entire family from Maryland to his permanent
home in Chicago, contemplates many improve
ments on the road. Heproposes to improve the
road bed in Iowa, and toextend the Cedar river
branch of the road from Mona to Ramsey, in
Minnesota, the great object being to tap a por-
ton of the lum Der trade of Minnesota and bring
lumber from the Minnesota pineries down on
the Illinois Central.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

HOUSE AND LOT in Towsoniown, adjoining
Trinity Church, entirely new, two-storles high,
s rcoms-5 chambers, parlor, dining. room and
kitchen pump at door. Lot ll4xlo6, in fee.
Clothes presses in each chamber; one CT the
best built houses in the town.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A FARM containing 200 acres, 17o cleared
balance in good timber; good Frame House,
4Ox3O, with back building, and all necessary
outbuildings Fine young Orchard. Pump at
the door. l.! miles from White Hall, on the
road leading from Hereford to White Hall.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

mile stone on the Philadelphia Turnpike, two
story house, with seven rooms, good cellar and
all necessary outbuldings; Apples and Peaches
Of the best quality, choice Pears, Cherries,
Plums, Ounces, Damsons and Crab Apples
best variety Blackberry, Raspberry, Strawber-
nv, Currant5, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

rs ACRES, with good frame dwelling, two
stories, with back building and Necessary out
buildings; an excellent location for a pnysi-
au near Owings' Mills, w. M. r. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

LINWOOD FARM, containing las ACRES,
2O1 miles from Baltimore, 81 miles from N c..
R. R. Improvements consist of first class
Frame Dwelling, 30 feet front, an excellent
Pump and Dairy near the house, Stabling,
Granary, Corn House. Poultry Houses &C.,
&C., also Tenant House 24x1S feet 100 acres
under cultivation, balance in timber, large
Orchard and abundance of small fruit.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A number of splendid farms in Baltimore,
Hartford and other counties, ranging il price
from $2,0 QUO to $4,000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

FOR SALE-A FINE COUNTRY RESI-
DENCE, WITH Is ACRES OF LAND, miles
from Baltimore, between the York Road and
Charles Street Avenue. Barn, Stables, Carriage
House, Ice House, Spring House and all neces-
sary outbuidings. Good water and fine grove
of shade trees; also, abundance of fruit.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A TRACT CONTAINING 40 ACRES OF
LAND, binding on the York Turnpike, 10 miles
from Baltimore and near Timonium, on North
ern Central Railroad, and within half mile of
Luthervile. This is recognized as containing
excellent Iron Ore in abundance.
Also, tract Of about acres, with I TAVERN
HOUSE adjoining the above.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

FARM OF 100 ACRES, on My Lady IS Man
or, 8 miles from Monkton, N. G. II. H., L mile
from Jarrettsvllle pike; comfortable dwelling
and necessary outbulldings; fruit oil different
kInus. Will be sold very low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ALARM OF 1913 ACRES, 50 acres cleared bal
auce in timber; % miles from Baltimore, on
the Yohoe road, near Falls road land . very
good, nc improvements; location desirable and
terms to SUIT.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07
TIL e O T. . S e A n D
Benjamin Il. Burgess,


(Successor to C. W. Burgess Son.
No. l66 N. Gay St., above the Bend,
BALTIMORE. Mp.
Having taken the above well known and Old
Established Stand, will keep constant
ly on hand a choice stock OF
FAMILY RIES
OF ALL KINDS,
Flour Feed, Baled Hay and Straao
GRASS SEEDS AMI ALL THE STANDARD
GUAN0S AND FERTILIZERS.
A call is solicited. [0ct. 24.-ly.
WATKINS RESTAURANT,
OPPOSITE ADY's HOTEL
TOWSON TOWN. Nh.
DEST brands of WINES. LIQUORS AAh
ID CIGARS always ia be had Il bar
ALES, PORTER, BROWN STOUT, sc. &c..
tor medicinal and ami'y u,e.
Having fitted up room adjoining NY Be-
taurant. and stocked the same with c. Gee
OLD WHIsKIES BRANDlES. WINES, a. =,
| am prepared tn frn H. tv The DO lie gal
lon, very superior articles, guaranteed as rcpre-
Sented at moderate urires
A call is respectfully solicited.
MAURICE WATKINS.
Oct 24.-ly. PIoprjr'or.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ALARM OF so ACRES, situate on Philadel-
phia Road, IL miles from Baltimore. Improve
ments consist of good Dwelling House con-
tanning 6 rooms, with good cellar; all necessa-
nv outbuildings, Barn. Dairy, Corn House. Meat
House, &C., with a spring of good water near
the House, convenient to schools, churches,
mills, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

ASMALL COUNTRY SEAT, near Lake Sta
ton, Northern Central Railroad, q acres OF
land; good frame Dwelling, rooms Stable
and Carriage House, good water near the door,
aud good variety OF fruits.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-11-07

A HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDENCE,
near Texas, N. q. h. r., II miles from BALTIC.
by h. r., same distance by PIKE house 4Ox22,
Two stories and back building, containing 10
rooms, cellar, &c. The lot con LaIns about acre.
Plenty OF fruit and ornamental shrubbery.