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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-26

DEATH OF SAMUEL X. GRIFFITH.-On Satur
day, 18th inst, the Hon. Samuel X. Griffith,
one of the judges of the Orphans Court, died
at his late residence, at Warren, in the 57th
year of his age.
There are few in our county who pass to the
other shore leaving behind them record as
pure and good as that of the late judge Al
most from his infancy he was an active mem
Der of the NJ. E. Church, which is equivalent
to saying that in every christian enterprise he
stood in the first ranks. An earnest worker in
the Sunday School and an unceasing laborer
in the cause of temperance, his name has be-
come q household word whenever these insti-
tutions are mentioned in the family circles in
which he was always a welcome visitant. 1t
is unnecessary for us to speak of his shining
qualities as husband, father, friend and cti-
zen, for to be equal to the requirements eff each
was the constant and earnest purpose of his
useful life.
His funeral which took place on last Tues
day, at Jessops church, was one of the largest
attended of any in the county, for many years.
The different orders to which he belonged
turned out in large numbers, particularly Mt.
Moriah Lodge of Free Masons, of Towsontown,
who had his remains specially in charge, un-
der the marshalship of Mr.. w. M. Isaac. Rev.
Mr.. Dosh, assisted by Revs. Waugh, Cain, Par
sons, &C., officiated at the church. Miss Mol
lie E. Brown presided at the organ, and the
Misses Stewart, assisted by their brother, led
| in the choir.
While the body was being laid in its earthly
house, large class of the children of the Sun
| day school, assisted by the young ladies mem
toned above, each bearing a beautiful bou-
ouet, sang the "Sweet Bye and Bye" and then
| deposited their fragrant floral offerings on the
grave of their late superintendent whom they
| loved so well.
The following gentlemen acted as pall-bear-
| ers: VIM. Bowen Of S., E. B. Almony, James
Phipps, ]. Maurice Watkins, M. Correa and
- Jeffrys.
| Among those present may be specially men
toned Judge Joshua F. Cockey, Stephen Bar
ton, Sheriff; Joseph B. Mitchell, Register Of
| Wills Hons. R. S. Smith and W. II. Curtis
members of the Legislature Zephaniah Poteet
Thos. H. Matthews, Capt. Thos. Love and Col
Walter Franklin; from Towsontown, VIM. II
Ruby, editor Journal; R. Fs Hook, Lewis Vo
gle, j. Alex. Parlett, w. H. Roller, Thomas j
Hunter, Henry L. Bowen, r. C. McGinn, Pete
Ruhl, T. C. Bruff; from Lutherville, Geo.
Cockey, DR.. Frank Cockey, D. Hopper Emory
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The Maryland base ball nine of this
place has gained such reputation for fine
playing that the Baltimore clubs have no de.
sire to meet it in the field for fear of defeat
The Maryland lately sent a number of chal-
enges to Baltimore, none of which have been
accepted. The city boys don't like to be beat
en- by "green countrymen," and this is proba-
bly, the cause of the trouble.
The Hayes and Wheeler men of this
town are alive and ready for work. The call for
the formation of club on Monday night was
answered by twenty-five voters, several Of
whom were Democrats, and the prospects for
getting up large club are most hattering.
The next meeting will be held at the same
place on Monday night, Aug. %, and it is hoped
that all who can will be present
While the workmen were engaged on
work train No. 2, ofthe N. G. R. W., gathering
up mill iron, they came across about Is cop
perhead snakes and number Of black snakes,
measuring from feet and a half up to feet !;
the copperheads measuring from to Al feet.
Among the crew there was a snake charmer,
who would readily catch all he could in his
hands, to keep the other men from killing
them.
"A family reunion took place at the
home Of Jabez Armacost, ESQ.,, Treasurer and
Collector of taxes for Baltimore county, in the
9Th district, on Sunday last. There were pres
ent all Mr.. AS children and grandchildren
four of the former and seven of the latter. His
eldest Daughter, Mrs. Ellen Lawson, resi-
dent of Indiana, with her two children, were
among the number. All the others are resi-
dents of Baltimore county.
The death of Samuel X. Griffith, one of
the Judges of the Orphans Court for this coun-
ty, makes vacancy on that bench to be filled
by the Governor. Mr.. Griffith died at noon on
Saturday and by Sunday morning Democratic
applicants for the vacancy had already com
menced looming up. We think it would have
looked little more decent for the applicants
to have waited until the deceased judge had
been buried before they commenced the "mad
rush for Office" This indecent haste was the
subject of considerable comment this week.
On Friday evening of last week, Prof.
and Madam Gonzalez, of n. Y, gave a vocal
and instrumental concert in the Court House,
which was attended by but seventy persons.
The music was very fne and altogether the con-
cert was most delightful one. Owing to the
small audience, and at the solicitation of sew
eral gentlemen who were present, the Prof.
consented to repeat the concert on Tuesday
evening of this week. At the hour appointed
the Prof and his wife made their appearance
but as they were greeted by an overwhelming
audience OF ten persons they returned the
money to those who had purchased tickets and
declined to sing.
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Legal Notices.
JOHN T. ENsoR. Attorney

JOnN L. GNOO1s, AttStAOys
HNHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GLEN
il ROCK VS. EDWARD M. LEIBEN AND
ELIZABETH LEIBEN, HIS WIFE, IN the CIR
cult Court for baltimore COanty-in equity.
Ordered by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this 9th day of August, 1876, that the
sale made and reported by the First National
Bank of Glen Rock Assignee of the Mortgage
of the real estate mentioned in the proceedings
in the above entitled cause be ratified and CEN
frmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 18th day Of September,
1876, provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper printed in Baltimore coun-
ty, once in each ofthree successive weeks before
the 5th day Of September, 1876.
The report states the amount Of sales to be
S., 64O.OO. ost.,
JOHN BACON, Clerk.
JOHN BACON, Clerk.
AuO I2-2W
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TOR both sexes, at Concordville, Delaware
Co., Pa, on Phila. & Bait. Central R. R.
English branches, Natural Sciences and Math-
ematics receive special attention. Greek, Lat
in, German, French, Spanish, &c., are most
thoroughly taught. Rates reduced-$4 per
week for girls and $3.50 for boys. Term COM
mences ninth mo. (September.)
Hon. Washington Townsend, West Chester,
Pa, says :-"As to the progress of my late
ward, who was under your care and tuition for
over two years, was we'll satisfied with the
School, its arrangements and discipline, and
the progress in knowledge he made whilst I'M
der your instruction"
Send for Circular to JOSEPH SH0RTLlDGE,
A. M. (Aug. 12.-3m*.
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STRAY MARE.

BALTIMORE COUNTY TO WIT: here
ID by certify that Harrison Rider OF said
county, made known to me, the subscriber,
one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said
county, this 10th day of August, A. D. 1876,
that he took up as an estray, tres
passing on his enclosure, one GRAY u "a y
MARE, supposed to be 10 or IL year. A-[0-
old, about ISL hands high, scar on right nip.
Given under my hand and seal.
JAMES MILLER, IT, p.
The owner of the above estray is hereby no.
titled to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take it away, otherwise it will be
disposed of as the law directs.
HARRISON RIDER,
Aug. I2.-3w. Riders Station, N. G. r. R.
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EXCEPTIONS TO RATIFIcATISNs OF PUBLIC
ReAps.-The County Commissioners have fixed
the following dates for the hearing of excp-
tions to the opening of public roads: :.
"wednesday, August 5Oth, road in 18th dis
trici, advertised Aug. 18th, 1875.
Same day, locating an old road in LIST dis,
trict, beginning at the Frederick turnpike and
running to Union COmpany's road.
On Monday, September 4th, a road IN the Sth
and 10th districts, leading from the York turn
pike to the Warren factory.
All the parties Interested in the above roads
have been notified to appear.
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March 1S.--f. Proprie
Dissolution of Co-Partnershlp.

YVNHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE ex-
listing between FRANK F. WALTERS and
FRANK J. STUART is this day DISSOLVED
by mutual consent, Mr.. Frank J. Stuart with
drawing. Frank F. Walters will continue bu-
siness at the Nd stand, STEMMER'S RUN,
Baltimore county, Nd, will settle all bills. and
receipt for all collections for the above firm.
FRANK F. WALTERS,
FRANK j. STUART
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TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING Ho
A Farm at Private Sale.

A N excellent farm of a HUNDRED ACRES,
N good buildings, &C.; Z miles from .tA
Baltimore, convenient to two R. R. Stations, :a
Churches, Schools, Stores, &C., in the vi .G.&
cinity. Payments to suit purchaser. Address
W. II. BYLES, Rossville, BALTIC. CO., Nd.
Aup 5-4w*
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LARGE YIELD OF WBEAT.-J. H. Lawson
Bro, farming near Urbana, Frederick county,
Maryland, threshed over 1000 bushels OF prime
Wheat from 103 Acres of Common land-near-
ly 80 bushels per acre-and the only Fertilizer
used was $50 lbs. of J. j. Turner & Co.'s "Ex-
celsior" per acre.-Baltimorc Weekly American,
dug. 18Th, 10.
(For ot'sr Locals see Second Paqe.)
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no WHEAT GROWERS!

Ammonia OO0
Soluble Phosphate of Lime.
Bone do. do ............... 3.O7
IotaSn 0VA
The most concentrated, universal and DUR
able fertilizer ever offered to the farmer
com bining all the stimulating qualities of
Peruvian Guano, and the ever durable fertil-
izinS properties of Bones. In fine dry powder,
prepared expressly for drilling.
After EIGHTEEN YEARS experience by
the Farmers of Md. and Va. in the use of eek
cells ior," on their Wheat crops, it is their opin-
ION that an application of 100 pounds is equal
to from 200 to 300 pounds of any other fertil-
izer or .guano, and therefore fully 100 per cent
cheaper.
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARAN-
TEED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
NE5- Farmers should see that every Bag IS
branded as above, Nth the ANAL YSISamd OUR
Ma We in RED LETTERS. All others are
cou1,terfeits.
Price $50 Per Ton.
j. j. TURNER & CO.,
~ Pratt street, Baltimore.
Aug. 12.-3m.
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Ms- Mrs. Mary Bergman, principal of the
Girls Model School, one of the Departments OF
the State Normal School, died at her residence,
in Baltimore, on Monday last
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re- Terms of Subscription so IN GdUGnce.
Outside the County 10 cents additional IS charged
for postage.
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LINZEY'S DAILY EXPRESS,
BETWEEN
BALTIMORE and TOWSONTOvVN.

ANn and after Wednesday, March Is, 1876,
~ the undersigned will run
DAILY EXPRESS BETWEEN BALTIMORE
AND TOWsONTOWN.
Leave Lees Store, Towsontown, at 81 A. NJ,
and Yoe's Stors, IS w. BALTIC. St., Baltimore, at
ppm. Govanstown Office-Wilson's Store.
hope by st,ct attention to business 30 merit
share of public patronage.
Nss- Charges moderate.
T. G. LINZEY,
March 1S.-f. Proprietor.
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Five Knights having each taken nine rings,
sharp contest then took place to decide the
tie, the Knight of Springfield, Mr.. C. C. Pearce,
of Westminster, finally winning the first honor,
and with it the prize, silver pitcher; the
Knight of Pennington, second, prize, pair of
silver goblets; the Knight of Citizens Dress,
third, prize, silver butter dish knight of the
Valley, fourth, prize, half dozen napkin rings.
The successful Knights then selected their
ladies and conducted them to the grand stand,
where, after an address by Mr.. John M. Wheel,
er, the browning took place. The Knight Of
Springfield named as Queen, Miss Gist, of Bal
timore; the knight of Pennington, LIST Maid
Miss Cockey; the Knight of Citizens Dress, I'd
Maid, Miss Theresa Gore the Knight of the
Valley, Sd Maid, Miss Sarah Cockey.
Mr.. John Merryman of H., then presented
the prizes, which ended the ceremonies of the
tournament
Following the tournament there were three
or four scrub races, which created considerable
amusement and no little sport.
A grand picnic was of the features of
the day. The dancing commenced at the con-
clusien of the field sports and was kept up un-
til late hour.
This tournament was one of the most pleas
ant affairs Of the kind ever held in the county
and drew together a very large concourse of
people from Baltimore, Hartford and Carroll
counties, and Baltimore city.
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"CoURTING IN THE CAMps."-The Baltimore
Gazette of 18th inst, under the above caption,
says: "Seme of the incidents occurring at
Emory Grove are very amusing and serve to
vary the usual monotony of camp life. A few
evenings since while three young ladies were
preparing to retire in one of their tents a gen.
tleman friend passed by, and desiring to Dor
row hymn book he drew back the tent flap
and asked for the article. The ladies were
in the rear OF the tent, and seeing mans head
thrust SO unceremoniously into their apartmen emit
became frightened. A large dry goods box was
setting in the centre of the tent neatly covered,
being used for a table. The side nearest the
rear of the tent was open, and in an instant
the three ladies made dive for the box. One
succeeded in getting partly inside, and the
other two were making desperate efforts to fol
low her, when the intruder, realizing that it
was a bad time to borrow hymn books, vanish
ed
The officers ON duty at the grounds seem to
have incurred the displeasure of the young
folk. 1t is the officers duty each night at ten
o'clock to go over the camp and see that all the
tents are closed and the lights extinguished.
Ten o'clock is considered too early an hour to
retire by the young ladies and gentlemen and
when the policemen make their round consid-
cradle dissatisfaction is exhibited by the bellies
and their beaux who are sitting in and before
their tents. Some Of them even went so far as
to say they would not go in, and the officers
found themselves in dilemma. At length a
happy plan was hit upon. When the rebelli-
GUS fair one was found the officer summoned
his three colleagues and the four blue coats took
their stand Immediately before the tent door,
and as this interrupted the tete- a-tete, an early
departure of the beauX, though under protest,
was the result. In some instances considera-
BILE spirit was manifested at this summary but
polite way of dealing with the subject by the
officers, and one young lady in burst of indig-
nation informed her prosecutors that they had
"auy quantity Of brass to come and stand be-
fore her tent door in that way" Another said
it was General Berry's doings," and wanted to
know if that gentleman had retired at ten o.
clock when he went to camp meeting in his
younger days. The question has not yet been
answered, and they are awaiting anxiously for
General BIS reply.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

YNHE TREASURER & COLLECTOR OF
TAXES FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY will
meet the Taxpayers at THOS. M. GREEN
BROS. No. Sc WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
on Saturday, August 5th, 1876,
from y. m. to p. M,
and on Friday of each meek thereafter for the
convenience Of the Taxpayers of Baltimore
county. Aug. 5.-f
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ROBERT LLOYD, Secretary.


ARREsTs.-On Monday officer Sma llwood ar
rested Benjamin Blottenberger, living on
Charles street avenue, at the old show grounds,
on the charge of assaulting and beating his
wife and daughter. Committed to Jail by JUS
tice Cole.
Chas. League, arrested on the charge of at
tempting to commit an outrageous assault on
the person of Mary Lee, was released from jail
on Monday, p. A. Lambright becoming his Sc
curity in the sum of $500.
On Saturday officers Crockett and Bell ar
rested Geo. Gephart, ST., and Geo. Gephart, Jr.,
charged with assaulting Margaret Gephart,
Michael Moran, &c. Held under security for
the action of the Grand Jury.
The same officers also arrested Michael Can
by, Thos Morit and Chas. Mclean charged
with being drunk and disorderly.
On Monday officer Bell arrested Christian
Behler, charged with assaulting Thos. Fitzpat-
rick with beer glass. Held under bond for
Court.
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NEW GOODS! new GOODS |!
]. C. COOPER. II. D. COOPER
j. G.. COOPER & son,
TOWSONTOWN.

We invite your special attention to our new and
we'll selected stock of
DRY GOODS OF ALL GRADES,
NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLES
FINE TEAS AND GROCERIES,
BEST GRADES OF FLOUR, CORN
MEAL AND FEED OF ALL KINDS,
CHINAWARE, QUEENSWARE,
EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE,
AND HARDWARE,
SYRUPS, HAMS, SHOULDERS,
SIDES AND LARD.
Tobacco and Cigars a Specially.
g~Country produce bought and sold and
taken in exchange for goods.
@GOODS DELIVERED free of Charge.
Me-Thankful for past favors we respectful
ly solicit continuance of the same.
&c. COOPER s. SON,
Cor. Pennsylvania Ave. and York Road,
TOWsONTOWN.
Dec. lily.
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RESOLUTIONS OF REsPEcT.-At special meet
ing of the members of the Western Run Litera-
ry Association, held August 18th, the following
resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
remove by death our esteemed friend and neigh
Dor, James B. Wainwright, who has been the
light, life and growth of our Association.
ReSoEUed, That while believing in the Divine
will, we cannot but express our deep sorrow at
the loss of one who was devotedly attached to
our Association,
ReSolued, That in his death this Association
has lost a good member, his family kind and
loving father and the community an estimable
citizen.
Re3olved, That we tender to his family our
heartfelt sympathy, with the reflection that he
has gone to reap the glorious reward of his past
labors, which should tighten the burden of their
sorrow.
ResoEued, That these resolutions be published
in the Maryland Journal and the baltimore
County U,aaon, and copy be presented to the
family of the deceased, and the same recorded
on the books of the Association.
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HIGH TIMES AT HIGHLANDTowN-BALTIM
"REFoRMERs" ON THE RAMPAGE.-The potomac
Socials" and Fountain Wreckers' are two So
cieties composed of the Democracy Of the east
ern section of Baltimore. Although united on
the question of politics, and earnestly believ-
ing in the maxim f'to vote early and often, y
these two societies for some time past have
sworn to wage eternal war on each other.
Each society claimed that its members were
the superiors over those of the other in physi-
cal strength and in order to settle the matter
satisfactorily and put an end to all the differ.
ences on that point, each club selected one OF
its mem ers to meet the other in prize fight,
which took place on last Sunday afternoon at
Highlandtewn, 18th district. There were about
eight hundred persons present.
John McDonough appeared for the "Poto-
mac" his second being Reddy Levy; the
"Wreckers" were represented by Jack Dough-
erty alias Ceckey, W. McCleary being his sec
ond, Martin Clougherty was the referee. The
first round resulted in Dougherty sustaining a
blow near his optics, and McDonough's cheek
being much swollen. The second and third
were pronounced in McDonough's favor, who
was declared the victor. The affair created
considerable excitement in the eastern section
of the CITY.
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KILLED BY FALLING INTO A WELL.-On Mon
day morning last an accident occurred near the
Relay House, 18th district, which resulted in
the death of Levi Jones, colored, aged about Al
years. Jenes was being lowered into well,
which was IS feet deep, when those above were
attracted by the signal from him TO be drawn
to the surface. Upon gaining the top he was
trembling violently, and said there was foul air
in the we'll. He, however, went down the Sec
ond time, and after remaining a few moments
called out for them to "pull up" When with
in twenty feet of the top Jones fell from the
rope to the bottom of the well. messenger
was dispatched to the Relay house, and pair
of ice tongs procured with which efforts were
made to secure the body. The remains were
gotten cut about three hours later and sent to
his home near the scene of the accident. The
skull was found to be crushed in and the face
badly bruised, the probability being that death
occurred in a few moments after the fall. The
only means of reaching the bottom Of the we'll
was by windlass and rope. Through the low
er end of the latter piece of wood was insert
ed and persons lowered and hoisted while sit
ting astride the cross piece. When Jones first
went down the we'll he took light with him,
which became extinguished short distance
below the surface. This is regarded as an evil
dence of the presence of foul air.
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SEVENTH DISTRICT,
Monday and Tuesday, September 4M and
18th, 1876,
AT THE HOUSE OF ELI S. SAMPSON,
1st Precinct.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September
9Th, It'll and Sth, 1876,
AT PLEASANT HUNTERS HOTEL,
wISEBURG, I'd Precinct.
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Property Sales.
DENNIS q SCOTT, Attorneys, 81 Fayette, st.
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF
VALUABLE DWELLING HOUSES
IN THE
VITT,AGE on HAMPDEN

VILLAGE OF HAMPDEN.
TT NOER and by virtue of a mortgage frem
~ 1nne P. Garland and Alice G. Mankin to
Dougls III. Gordon, dated the 26th day of
April,A. D.. 1875, and recorded among the
Lana aucords of Baltimore county, and the
powers therein contained, The undersigned, as
the Attorney named in sad mortgage, will
offer for sale, atpublic auction on the premises,
on Monday, the 4th day of September, A. d. 1876,
at O'clock l.. M,
ALL THOSE SEVERAL LOTS OF GROUND
WITH IMPROVEMENTS, SITUATED ON
THIRD AVENUE, IN THE VILLAGE
OF HAMPDEN,IN BALTIMORE
COUNTY, MD,
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SIXTH DISTRICT,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday,
September 4th, 18th, 9Th, It'll and Sth, 1876,
AT WILLIAM H. WHEELER'S HOTEL,
MIDDLETOWN
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MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE,

Aug. 12.-3w. Riders Station, N. G. r. r
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EIGHTH DISTRICT,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday,
September 4th, 5th, 9Th, It'll and Sth, 1876,
AT C0CKEYSVILLE HOTEL,
COCKEYSVILLE.
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County Comm'rs for Baltimore County.
Aug. 19.--4w.