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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-30

From GARDENvILLE, 18TH DISTR1CT.- Vegetd-
bies Destroyed by Frost-Enterprisin Ners Man
"A Curious Coin Turnpike improvement, De-
The sudden change in the weather on Sunday last
and the frOsts of Sunday and Monday nights did
n vast amount of damage to the early garden
truck in this neighborhoOd and, | predicted
a few weeks ago, many gardeners will have to do
their work over again. 1t is an old saying that
''an ounce of haste makes pound of waste, "
and this has only been too clearly illustrated in
this instance. Cherries, peaches and early pears
seem to be very much injured.
William Hammock has purchased the San news
paper route out the Belair road three miles, thence
across to the Hartford road and thence to the city,
from Mr.. Hanback,. He has heightened his route
on up the Belair road to Putty Hill, six miles
thence to the second tOll-g gate, Hartford road, s
miles from the city, and thence down, the distance
to be travelled daily being over 10 miles. lie
rides beautiful Mexican pony and serves daily a
very large number of subscribers. He deserves
the patronage of all.
Herewith | send you an odd coin which pick
ed up while narrowing piece of ground on my
place a few DAYS ago. You mentioned last week
a curious coin which had been found near Waver-
ley and thought this one might prove Interesting.
You can describe it. The coin which our cores
pondent sends we have submitted to several gen.
tlemen well posted in such things and they pro
nounce it Brazilian piece, worth about two cts:
in our money. 1t is of copper, about the size OF
a trade dollar, though not so heavy. On one side
is a globe, encircled by an inscription; on the
other is a crown, two ks, with the date under
them-l7S7. 1t is strange how the coin came
where it was found.-EDs
The Baltimore and Jerusalem turnpike compa-
ny has done a considerable amount OF work on
the road this winter by breaking and putting on
fine stone. For several miles the road is now in
excellent condition, and I have heard many com
mend the enterprise of the company, which is
really deserving of praise.
Our Gardenvile duckng clubs have had more
success the past week than they have had all win
ter. What few there were in the rivers would not
dccoy, and consequently the shooting was poor.
The ducks will all leave after next week.
Ma. r..
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HARTFORD ROAD ITEMs.-LdHr0riAe- Property
-ImprOrements-Ch ReaoC0tiOn, &C.
The village of Lauraville, the Hartford road, is
quite a brisk business place. There are three
grocery stores and all seem to be doing fair bus
mess, selling goods cheap, which is always the
case where there is opposition.
The Armstrong property situated at Lavender
Hill. and containing 20 acres, has been sold to
Mr. Duncan, who is now in China, for the sum of
$1,000 There is a sixtydolar ground rent on
the property.
The farm of the late William Hiss, which has
been advertised in your paper for several weeks
past by Messrs. George A. Smith and William S.
Keech, was offered on Monday and was Withdrawn
on bid of S46.5O per acre. 1t seems strange that
this farm will not bring fair figure.
Just now there is considerable building going
on along this road. George Spangenberger is
putting up tavern at the intersection of the Jop-
pa and Hartford roads; VIM. Fuller, wheelwright,
has greatly improved his dwelling by weather
boarding, roofing, and by the addition of porch
and back building, &C., and DR.. Harrison is build
| ing a house at Cub HILL which, when completed,
will be very fine Improvement.
Hiss chapel is to be greatly improved this
spring. picket fence is to be put up
around the whole premises, and the grounds will
be otherwise embellished. The church edfce will
be painted and refurnished with new carpet,
chairs, sofa &c.
Your remarks on the TowsOntOwn fire company
were good. Would it not be well to have two
companies as in that case they could indulge in a
little set-to whenever called into service and thus
initiate the old volunteer department of the city
years ago.
This week ends the session of the Legislature.
Several "snakes" have been killed by that body
while large number have been permitted to live
in laws-and-"Johnny comes marching home. y
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ERNsT w. SPRINGER Us. CATHARINE
Il YUNGER, &C, IN the Circuit Court for Bal
tin,ore eounty-h Equity.
Ordered by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this 21st day or March, 1873 that the sale
made and reported by Ernst W. Sprenger, mort
gagee, of the property mentioned in the proceed
ings in the above entitled cause, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 9th day Of Apri2, 1878,
provided a copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed in Baltimore county, once in
each of three successive weeks before the 10th day
of April, 1873.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$500.
JOHN BACON, Clerk.
True COpy-Test:
JOHN BACON, Clerk.
Mch 23-4t
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HUMAN HAIR GOoDs-"Low Prices" OUR MORO.
A most complete assortment of Real Hair Braids,
PuiIs, Curls, Frizzes, also Face Powders, Combs,
Brushes, Hair TONES, and variety of Toilet Goods
usually found in a frst-ciass house. We make up
"Combngs" into any style, with the roots all one
way, and guarantee entire satisfaction. Orders by
mail or express receive prompt attention.
F. FLODT,
IMPORTER OF HUMAN HAIR,
Mh.16.-1y.] 1873 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore.
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LUMBER, HARDWARE
Agricultural Implements,
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, COAL,
Farmers and Builders Sup
plies Generally,
q Mol HARDICTX

b. INCL. HARDlSIY,
COCKEYSVILLE, BALTIC. COUNTY. Mp,
Offers to Farmes, Builders and others, at the Low
est City Prices,
LumbeF-Barnboards Cuttings, Siding, Floor
ing, Joist and Scanting, Palings, Fencing,
Shingles, Laths, Finishing Boards, Clear Stuff,
Doors, Sash, Mouldngs, &C., &c.
Hardware-Nails,S Spikes, Screws, Axes, Saws,
Files and Rasps, Hatchets, Spades, Shovels
and Picks Tools and Handles, Trace Chains,
Horse Shoes and Nails, Tire Iron, Nail and
Bar Iron, Clineh Nails, &C., &c.
Seeds-Clover Timothy and all kinds Grass
Seeds. Also, Garden Seeds in variety.
FertiIiZers-The most approved brands Of
Phosphates, Bone Meal and Bird Guanos.
ImpIementS.Mowe and Reapers, Plow;
and Castings, cultivators, Horse Rakes, Drills
Cradles, Scythes, Hoes, Rakes, Scythe Stones
&c, &c.
COal-Family and Smiths Coal in quantities tC
suit.
Sundries-Paints0 Oils, Window Glass, Putty
Tar, Salt, Rope for Leading Lines, &C., Rope
Yarn, Bricks, Hair, &C., &c.
Every Article needed for Field, House, Barn
Stable, Corn Crib, Chicken House, Ice House
Hot Beds, &C., if not on hand viii be immedi
ately ordered. All goods sold at lowest price
for cash approved endorsed paper.
lzis~ Prices ''gWdrdnteed" as ioU as city.
Il. Mel. HARDISTY.
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ID. III. Emory, solicitor.

IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST ESTATE
i UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESLA
MENT OF ELISHA PARKS, LATE OF BAL
TIMORE COUNTY, DECEASED, IN the Circuit
Court for baltimore couhty-h Equity.
Ordered by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this I'd day of March, 1878, that the sale
made and reported by Mary Parks and Elisha
Parks, Executors and Trustees under the Last
Will and Testament of Elisha Parks, deceased, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contra,
nv thereof be shown, on or before the 4h day Of
1pril, 1875 provided copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed in Baltimore
county, once in each of three successive weeks be-
fore the 4th day of April, 1873.
The report states the amount of sales to be
81, 400.
RICHARD GRASON.
GEORGE YELL0TT.~
True COpy-Test :-J0HN BACON,
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HoMEwooD PARK.-0n Saturday last the Coun-
ell committee on parks made visit of inspection
to HomewOod Park, on Charles street avenue, just
below the toll gate which has been offered to Bal
timore city as a donation by the Wyman heirs.
They expressed themselves much pleased with its
natural beauty and favorable surroundings. 1t
is to be given to the city, conditional upon the
Council making an appropriation to improve and
enclose the ground with an iron railing. The
members of the committee present were of the
opinion that 900 would be sufficient for this
purpose, and it is understood they will report an
ordinance providing for the acceptance of the do
nation and appropriating that amount to beautify
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TAX SALEs.-Ex-S Sheriff Barton sold at the
Court House on Tuesday, for delinquent taxes the
following pieces of property:
40 acres, 3 roods and 20 perches of land situated
in Sth district on the north side of the county
road leading from the York turnpike to Warren
factory, and assessed to S. Clark Bascom, to David
Carroll for $50.
acre of land situated near the intersection of
the York turnpike and Ashland furnace road in
the Sth district, and assessed to Henry G. Mills,
to Conrad Noppenberger for 500.
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ROADS LET.-Mr. William IL. Birch, road SUI
pervsor 18th district has allotted the work of re-
pairing the roads in his portion of the district for
one year, to Philip D. Burgan and Alexander
Mccormick, Jr., they being the only ones who put
in proposals for the work.
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FROM WARREN.-A Favorable Winter-The
Unerring HdrJinger of Spring-Fdrm and Garden
Work, eec-The old adage that "winter fingers
in the lap of spring" is not applicable to the pres
ent year, but on the contrary the latter has been
embracing the former ever since the sun entered
Capricorn. The long continued mild weather has
much aleviated the want and suffering of previous
years. when the papers recorded case after case Of
misery and need, especially among those unfortu-
mates who dwell in our large cities and whose
means are often insufficient to the ends while so
many others are dependent solely upon charity
which is oftimes dolcd out with parsimOnous
hand. To these afflicted classes the winter has
been remarkably favorable and much distress ana
suffering avoided.
Spring has commenced unusually early; wild
geese have taken their pennate journey toward
the great lakes, and wild ducks have been follow
ing in their train for some time past These,
with the various smaller birds that pay their an
nual visits unerringly, are pretty sure omens OF
winters closing reign.
Already do we nature bursting into new eX-
istence the grass of meadow and Of lawn beau
tilted in all its greenness peach trees nearly in
full bloom, while those of the forest show count
less swollen buds, all of which are famed and en-
livcned by warm southery winds.
Looking over the fields the farmer may be seen
as he opens up the burrows to a warm and smiling
sum- whose rays already penetrate the SOIL making
it loose and friable for reception of the Seed
Busy spring with all its attendant labors and
cares, longed for by the many and uncared for by
few, how oft at evenings close has it given birth
to a thousand little pleasures to which winter is
estranged exceling him in the race for happiness,
| life and enjoyment.
Our numerous gardens are now at the mercy OF
the relentless spade, their storm beaten surface has
become indurated from long inactivity but indus
try must do its work in expectation of good sea-
son rendering an ample reward L.
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ENTERPRISE OF A GREAT RAILROAD CORPORA
TIoN.-We copy the following from Pennsylva-
mia exchange:
'Whatever else may be said of the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company, one thing remains indis-
putable and that is that in energy, resources and
enterprise no similar corporation in the world is
comparable with it. We have frequently had our
attention directed to of its astonishing exhi
billions of enterprise, but none more remarkable
than the late replacement of the burnt bridge that
spanned the Raritan river. In four days struc-
ture 900 feet long put up and trains were run
ming across. Such an engineering feat seems al
most impossible, but the men who manage the
Pennsylvania Central have proved themselves
equal to any emergency. Within few hours after
the fire train, loaded with heavy bridge timber,
was on its way to the scene of the disaster from
Pittsburg, and when it reached the place where ii
was to be used, 500 men were in waiting to fashion
it into shape and put it into place. This build
ing feat exceeds that of bridging the Schuyl-
kill at Market street, which was at the time con-
sidcred something wonderful. The great resources
of the road were never before so put to the proof
or so triumphantly indicated"
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instant says: Gan exciting chase after mad
man took place yesterday afternoon on the line Of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore rail-
road about two miles this side of Stemmers Rum
The inbound freight train No. 20 was running
along at a brisk rate when the engineer deserted a
man on the track few hundreds yards in advance
of the approaching train. The whistle was blown
several times, but the man continued on his course
needless of the warning. Meanwhile the traiSI
was rapidly gaining upon the fugitive, who shows
ed no inclination to turn out from the track.
"The conductor saw the imminent peril to
which the stranger was exposing himself, and or
dered the engineer to stop the locomotive, only
coming to a standsti when within a few yards of
the mailman, for such he proved to be. As he
dashed along the track he occasionally threw
hurried glance at the train, without, however,
slackening his speed. Upon stop being made,
the conductor and one of the brakemen gave chase
on foot after the man, and exciting race ensued
for about three-quarters of mile, which resulted
in the capture of the man, who by this time was
well nigh exhausted. The insane creature made a
desperate resistance at first and, Notwithstanding
that his hands were heavily manacled, his two
pursuers were scarcely able to maintain their
ground, so furious was his manner. AT length,
overcome by superior strength, he finally sue
cumbed to the prOwess of his captOrs, and permit
ted them to conduct him to the train which, by
this time, had arrived near the spot. His shoes
and legs were covered with yellow mud, showing
that he had travelled over the swampy land, but
otherwise his appearance was cleanly. The train
hands placed him in freight car with open iron
bars and brought him to the President street de-
pot. The appearance of the unfortunate fellow
soon attracted large crowd of wondering specta-
tors, who specialized variously as to who the pris
oner was and what was his offence. Upon 1T be-
coming known that he was an escaped mailman the
more timid of the lockers on drew back in dread,
and wild rumors became current of the deeds of
horror that he had enacted. The cause of all this
CONSERVATION sat on the floor Of the car cleaning
the dirt from his shoes and clothing, needless OF
the curious, gazing thrOng."
The man proved to be Conrad koelb, an escaped
inmate of Bayview Asylum. He was returned to
the institution by the city officers.
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DYNAMITE EXpLos1ON-FATAL REsULTs.-An-
other terrible accident occurred at Lake Monta-
bcO, on the line of the works OF the permanent
water supply, on Tuesday morning last, resulting
in the death of two employees and perhaps the
fatal injury of third. Michael O'Rourke, aged
forty gang boss; John Lyons, aged fifty, and
Patrick Gilligan, aged sixteen, were engaged IN
blasting rock near the north edge of the excaya-
ton intended for the supply lake, and were making
all necessary arrangements for blast. The dyna-
mite cartridge had been placed in the hole ana the
boy Gilligan had brought the fuse, when just as
they had finished the attachment terrific eXplo-
sion occurred. The other workmen hurried to the
scene. and when the smoke had cleared away
O'Rourke was found stretched on the ground with
both legs broken and lacerated, one of them-the
left leg-being mashed and torn almost complete
Nv from the body. His face was mangled almost
beyond recognition. Gigan and Lyons were
living near, the former with both arms broken and
his left leg torn and lacerated, and Lyons with
his right arm broken and his face cut and dlshg-
ured. The injured men were at once removed by
the other workmen to one of the shanties OF D. Il.
Eschbaugh, the contractor for the work on that
section O'Rourke dying on the way. His body
was placed upon the floor of the shanty, ana the
remnants of the unfortunate mans leg lald beside
it. Drs l.. A. Monmonier and X. &. Rankin, OF
Waverley, were sent for, and responded promptly,
and pronounced Gilligan's injuries fatal.
Justice Cole of Waverley was notified and after
summoning a jury proceeded to hold an inquest
on the body of 0Rourke. In the mean time Gil
ligan had died and the inquest was held on both
bodies, the jury rendering verdict OF death by
reason of premature explosion, attaching no
blame to the contractors. The body of 0Rourke
was removed to his home in the city while Gill
gans remains were taken to the home of his pa
rents on the Falls road. Two others of the work.
men, Patrick Reilly and Edward Rodgers, were in
jured by falling stones, but not seriously.
The cause of the explosion is supposed to be as
follows: The cartridge is placed in the hole and
the cap placed on it, to which is attached fuse.
To make the explosion more effectual sand is
placed in the hole above the cartridge and gently
packed. 1t is supposed that in packing the sand
O'Rourke hammered it too hard, which expiodce
the cartridge.
Lyons has since died. Both he and 0'Rourke
were single men.
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OPPOSED TO CREMATIoN.-sQ lawmakers at Har
risburg don't believe in burning people in furnaces
any more than at the stake. They have come to
the conclusion that the two cremations in DIR.
LemOyne's furnace are about as many as the Key
stone State can stand They have accordingly
bill before them which makes the burning of dead
bodise a punishable offence Amy one who shall
indulge the within of burning his dead friend or
relative will have to spend certain period OF
time in Jail and pay a fine of from five hundred to
one thousand dollars besides. Not having the bill
itself before u.s. we are unable to say how this fine
is to be graduated, but no doubt tits in proportion
to the nearness of the relationship. For father
to cremate his child or the child his father is OF
course to incur the highest penalty, while man
who simply burns his second cousins or his wifc's
relations, including his mOther-n-law, would get
off at the lowest figure. The exact objection to
DR.. LemOyne's process we do not know; III SAN
itary point of view it certainly has some features
that recommend it. 1t may be, however, that the
plan would often defeat the ends of justice for in
recent years innumerable instances of crime have
to light through the examination of the
bodies ofpersons already buried. Murdcrers have
received their just dues in many cases by these
means, and if the burning of bodies shall become
punished for his misdeeds. Whether the system
of cremation would ever become popular may well
be doubted, and therefore the contemplated bill
may, to certain extent, be regarded as super
fuous.-Loncoster (Pa.) Ne,o Era.
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CIRCUIT CoURr.-Joseph Turner VS.. VIM. II.
Lecompte, case docketed by consent and judg-
ment for plaintiff by confession for $3.50, with stay
of execution for four months. John j. Zeigler
VS.. VIM. Ii. Green case docketed by consent and
judgment for plaintiff by confession for $3.50.
Edward German was adjudged an insane pauper
and ordered to be confined in the Maryland hos
pital till he recover his reason or be discharged
by due course of law. Jacob Billy ct al. VS.. John
Billy order passed Over-ruling exceptions and
finally ratifying the sale. Welty VS.. Welty plea
Of limitations stricken out. George Fowble VS..
Howard S. and Artie T. Shaeffer; exceptions over
ruled and sale ratified. Paul and Henry Marks
berger, assault with intent to kill guilty of com
mon assault and sentence reserved till Friday.
Henry Rehmsnyder, three cases of larceny; guilty
and sentenced to Jail for six months in each case.
Thomas Bacon, colored, larceny; one year in the
penitentiary. Louis Fang and John Parker, as
saut, acquitted. Geo. Hicks assault abated by
the death of traverser. John Hall, colored lar
ceny; guilty. Thomas Nelson, colored, larceny
not guilty. Richard CANCER, larceny not guilty.
VIM. Walters, colored, larceny; guilty. George
W. Zouck, sale of liquor to minors; not guilty.
jefferson Skipper, adjudged insane pauper Hen
ry Weiss, assault; plea of guilty confessed and
fined 16 cents and costs. John F. Dobbin, mali
cious destruction of property not guilty. c. j.
Lowery, sale of liquor to minors; not guilty.
Patrick FitzimmOns, assault; guilty and fined $50
and costs. Ewd. Hutchins, larceny; not guilty.
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BOGUS CHARGE OF RoBBERY.-Last night n
policeman, while patrolling his beat on Druid Hill
avenue, was accosted by man who said he had
been robbed on the ReisterStOwn road of 1870 in
money. lie was conducted to the northwestern
station house, where Captain Earhart was notified
of the robbery, and he at once commenced rigid
examination of the circumstances connected with
the charge. The man gave his name as George
W. Robinson, and said he was farmer, that he
lived on the ReisterstOwn road, some six miles
from the city, and had come to Baltimore on the
Western Maryland railroad, checking his baggage
to the Maltby House. He soon admitted to the
captain, who was quite anxious to work up the
case, that he had only lost $40, and had spent that
in dissipation while in the city. The man was
searched, and not dollar was found on him.
Captain Earhart, after closely investigating the
case, believed no robbery had been committed
Finding that he was under the influence of liquor,
the captain ordered him to be locked up.-S"n Of
Monday.
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| from the LIST Of Apui 1878, Mr.. SAMUEL
w. PINKERTON is their Agent for the collec-
ton os Medical bills, and he is hereby authorized
to receipt for the same.
JACKSON PIPER, NJ. d.
T. II. WINGFIELD, NJ. D.
J. II. JARRETT, NJ. D.
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