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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

JUST VERDICT.-If ever just verdict was
rendered by jury it given in the Circuit
Court on Tuesday by the jury in the case of John
Sibble VS.. John Fitch Sr. and John Fitch, Jr.-
The history of the case is about this In April,
1877, a fire started in the woods of Mr. Charles
ID. Kirk, in the 18th district and notwithstanding
the efforts of neighbOrs, it gained Roadway and
spread to the property of John Sibble, burning
over about acres of his woodland Those who
were fighting the fire saw that the only way to
stop 1t was by going some distance ahead, raking
up the leaves, and then firing against the fire
This they did on Sibble's property after the fire
had entered his woodland.
Among many Others who worked nobly at this
fire were Mr. John Fitch, Sr., aged citizen, and
his son John, both of whom live neighbors to Sib-
bic. short time after the fire Sibble entered suit
against Fitch and son for damages, claiming $500
for the destruction-as he claimed-of his proper
ty The case was set for trial at the last Septem-
Der term of Court, bat Sibble not being ready, it
was continued at his expense. At the December
term the case came up and after the first days
hearing it had to be postponed on account of the
sudden illness of a juror. 1t came up again on
Monday last, Messrs. EnsOr and GrasOn appearing
for Sibble and Messrs. Boarman and Talbot for
Mr.. Fitch. Sibbe testified that over two hundred
large trees on his property had been killed by the
fire, and that a fence belonging to him had been
destroyed. Other witnesses who examined the
woods as late as July and August swore that no
trees were killed, except very few small ones
which stood in the fence corners, and that the
fence alluded to by Sibble was an old broken down
affair which had probably been built some forty or
fifty years ago. Some thirty-six witnesses were
in attendance and made about sixteen days each.
After hearing the evidence of most of the witness
es the case was concluded on Tuesday and given
to the jury, who very promptly rendered a YER
diet for the defendant-Fitch. The costs-which
will have to be be paid by Sibblc-will probably
aggregate $500.
1t was clearly shown on the trial that the neigh
bors did the best thing possible to check the fire,
and that by doing what they did they saved some
fifty acres of Sibble's woodland from being burned
over.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

WHAT is THE MEDIcINE?-A gentleman of Rock
vile, Nd, referring in communication to The
S"n to death by hydrOphobia and various remedies
suggested for that disease, speaks with great con-
fidence of medicine made at Hanover, Pennsyl-
vanina, which has been in common use there and
in Frederick county, Nd, for over forty years.
He asserts that during all that time, out of many
instances falleged hydrOphobia, the remedy spok-
en- of has never failed in single instance of cure.
He mentions case in which three children and
man were bitten by the same dog. He says that
two of the children who employed the remedy
were saved, and one child and the man who did
not use it died. What, then, is the medicine re-
ferred to ?-Baltimore San.
The medicine referred to above is what is known
us CDR. StOey's Cure for the bite of q Mad Dog"
and has been in use in this section of Pennsylvania
for upwards of fifty years. and when properly ad-
ministercd has never been known to fail in sim
gle instance in efecting a cure of that terrible dis
hydrophoba. The discoverer of this remedy,
DR.. Stoey, was anoted German physician, who re-
sided at Lancaster, and who effected innumerable
cures of hydrophobia by its use in his own imme-
date practice. We believe it is strictly vegeta-
Bile preparation, but most potent in its powers.
The medicine is prepared by two of our druggists,
DR.. A. j. Snively and A. G. Schmidt, and is sold
at five dollars per dose. One dose generally proves
cffcaciOus in the worst cases. effecting thorough
cure.-Hdnocer (Pd.) Spectator.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

On THE ROAD YESTERDAY Baltimore Amer
ican of Monday last says: "The beautiful weather
of yesterday drew out into the suburbs everybody
who owned or could hire or borrow a horse and
wagon. The Hookstown pike, the Pimlico road,
the York road, Charles street avenue and the Shell
road were all crowded with vehicles. At one time
in the afternoon the turn from the Shell road into
the lane leading to Harry McGowan's place was so
damned that it was with difficulty vehicle could
be turned. Ulery's Hotel, at Govanstown, was
overrun with visitors, many of whom took the road
out to Towsontown and then diverged to either the
Charles street road cut across the country to
Lake Roland and came in by the Falls road
Some of the best trotters in the city were out and
showed off their PAGES. The principal exhibition
of the day, however, was down towards the shore
The road from the city limits down was crowded,
and at the various places, including all of them
from Heiderichs' to Browns Pavilion, were very
great crowds"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

An IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-In the case of John
Henry Keene Jr., versus Catharine Van Reuth,
the Court of Appeals has reversed the judgment Of
the Baltimore County Circuit Court and decided
in favor of the plaintiff. The suit was an action
to recover the property in Baltimore county known
as "Stansbury's Estate" consisting of about 500
acres of land. The judgment of the lower court
was rendered upon the grounds that the title of the
claimant was defective by reason of having been
derived through building association which had
never been properly Incorporated. The Court of
Appeals decided that the omission of the trustees
of an incorporation to organize properly could not
be objected to by a party contracting with it,
Baltimore Gazette, 14th inst.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

THE Doc TAx.-It has been suggested that our
legislators will but reflect intelligent advanced
public opinion by giving statutory expression to
its demands by enacting law to this effect:
l. Let there be n tax of 50 imposed on the own
ers of dogs for each animal in their possession.
2. Let the owner of dog be held responsible
for the damage his dog may do to his neighbors
locks.
3. Let the fund be set aside to reimburse sheep
owners, who shall prove damages before our Coun-
ty Commissioners, the surplus of the fund to be
applied to county roads at each annual levy there
for.
4. By specifying rigidly the duties of consta
bes in the collection of the tax killing of
mails and other necessary duties, the act nee(
fail of efficiency
The worthless uncared for, roaming and sheep
killing dogs ought to be speedily and summarily
removed from the localities where his presence is
productive of so much disturbance and harm. 1t
is strange our legislators need being reminded of
the importance of passing law for the protection
of one of the most valuable animals. 1t is also q
singular fact that little legislation is done to pro-
mote the interests of our farmers. Every thing
appears to be absorbed in political schemes and
measures to depete the treasury, and thereby en-
cumber the farmers with burdensome tax,s.-Aa-
n0lolis Gazette.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

FROM MARYLAND LINE, 7TH DIsTRICT.-Sprth9
Work-Bad Condition Of The Roads-A rising
PAysiciaa-C Mj~ed-Temperance Lecture,
&c.-Sprng has come in its mildest form and
farmers are taking advantage of the mild weather
to prepare their ground for the spring crops. In
every direction plOws are to be seen running, and
the work of preparation is being pushed with
vigor
Our county roads are in a wretchedly bad con-
dition, especially the road leading from New Mar
ket to Freelands Station and thence to Bentley's.
This latter is so bad that travel over it is almost
suspended. l think if our county authorities
could see this road or travel over it, they would
be disguised and make an effort to do away with
the district supervisor system, and have law en-
acted empowering the Commissioners to appoint
none but good, substantial men supervisors, and
and not those who have no interest whatever in
good roads. 1t is disgrace that we are afflicted
with such roads, particularly as our neighbors
just over the line in Pennsylvania have so much
better ones.
in this place, has been ill for some time but am
glad to say he is now better. He has been great
ly missed from his place of business.
DIR. Mcdonald, rising young physician of this
neighborhood, has gained quite a large practice,
and has been very successful, which ought to en-
courage him to renewed efforts.
A little daughter of Rev. Mr.. McNamar, while
playing in the yard few days ago, met with
quite an accident by falling down a flight of
steps and striking her head upon stone She
was insensbe for several hours, and for long
time the DIR. feared she would not recover. She
is now much better.
Rev. Mr.. Eastman, of York county, gave us re-
Gently lecture or sermon on temperance, taking
for his text Proverbs 23d chap. and 3lst verse
"look not thou upon the wine when 1t is rcd
The audience was large but there were few con-
verts. Up here we are all tetotallers and don't
drink anything except cold water and occasionally
q little tea and coffee. ANGELO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the waverloy

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Waverley
postoffice for the month ending March 10TH
addressed to Warerley-Miss Lizzie Gavler,
Mr. Magriland Gibson, C. L. Engle, John Blades,
Joseph H. Boadly, Mr.. VIM. Baker, Miss Molly
Tyler, Miss Fannie Galloway, Miss M. Onwin,
Miss Maggie O'Connell, Ewd. B. Norwood, Miss
Mary Neal, F. L. Johnson, Miss Milly Hayward,
care Jas. Jones Josephine Stirlenn, W. G. Stew
art, Thomas Sheridan Miss Ida Snowden, Mr.. L..
Sadtler VIM. Wyman, Miss Lizzie Gamble, Mrs.
jamie Pairo, Bernard McKewn, Thomas Hurn,
foreign; Merrell Powell, care George Hooper /;
Mrs Winnie Kelly, Friendship Village.
S. A. BoNsALL, p. NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

LARGE SALE.-The sale of the personal property
of the late DIR. John Fisher, Pikesville, on
Thursday last, was probably the largest held in
this county for many years. 1t is estimated that
there were between eight hundred and thousand
persons present. Notwithstanding the fact that
ably good prices. Mr.. 0. P Macgil was the auc-
tioneer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16
Real & Personal Property Sales.
JOHN J. PILERT, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE
LOT OF GROUND AND IMPROVEMENTS,
NEAR REISTERSTOWN.


ID Baltimore county, the undersigned trustees
will offer for sale on the premises, on
Saturday the 10th day Of March, 1878,
at ii o'clock, a. m,
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND,
in Baltimore county, near Reisterstown, -
DAM which is thus described: Beginning IIssSeks
E;l for the same at stone on the east side -
of the ReisterstOwn Turnpike Road and running
thence north 80 degrees west perehes and %
inches to a stone at the end of the second line of
Margaret Berryman's lot thence southerly and
binding on Margaret Berryman's lot q perches
unto the Reisterstown Turnpike Road thence
south 80 degrees east and binding on said Turn
pike Road perches and inches to stone !;
thence nOrtherly 81 perches by a straight line to
the place of beginning, containing
OF AN ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
The improvements consist of two-story
FRAME DWELLING,
with one-story kitchen, being the property now
owned by LOrenza d. Shockney near Reisterstown.
THE TERMS OF SALE are-One-t third cash,
and the balance in 6 and IL months; the credit
payments to bear interest and be secured by the
bond or note of the purchaser, with security be
approved by the Trustees.
LOUIS HENNIGHAUSEN,
ALEXANDER WOLFF,
Trustees
JOHN J. PILERT, Auctioneer.
Fob
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16
PRIVATE SALE.

INHE undersigned desires to sell at private sale,
i his HOUSE AND LOT on Joppa road, I'm
at Baynesville, within two miles of TOwsOn h:
town. The House is a twO-story frame; pump
of good water at the door ; an abundance of fruit
of all kinds This is very desirable property.
Terms will be given on application to
JOHN II. GARRETT,
BaynesvilIe, near Towsontown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

SALE OF A VALUABLE Observation-Disclosures. F.
W. Bennett Co., auctioneers, sold on the Tues
day, under a mortgage, the beautiful and substan-
ta residence, located the east side of the York
turnpike, short distance above the first O-gate,
and which was built by the late VIM. Mcdonald
for the of his mother, to William ii. Gordon
for $4,000. The ground and improvements cost
probably three times that much.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

BUILDING COMMITTEE ELECTED.-At a regular
meeting of Towson Lodge, 1. o. o. F., held on
Thursday night, committee was elected to super
intend the rebuilding of the hall in this place,
and consisting of the following members DIR. G..
M. tBosley, VIM. Bowen, of s., George A. Smith,
WnE ii. Ruby and James E. Dunphy. The com
mittee was instructed to put up building similar
to the one burned, except that the stories are to
be higher, with cellar, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

CONsTABLEs AND MAGISTRATES ATTENTIoN.-A
meeting of the Constables and Magistrates of the
county will be held at the Court House, Towson-
town, on Wednesday of next week, goth inst, at
3 p. IN. Business of importance demands the at
tentiOn of ALL
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16
Miscellaneous.
and COLLECTORS
Notice 10 Delinquent Tax
Payers I'm Baltimore
County.

SOuMgys
OFFICE TREASURER AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES,
BALTIMORE COUNTY,
TOwsoNTowS, March z, 1873.
NOTICE is hereby given to Delinquent Tax
IN payers Of Baltimore county, that the lists for
the year 1877, are now in my hands for settlement
All delinquents notified, that if the said taxes
are not paid
on or before the 1Oh day Of April, 1873,
the lists will then be placed in the hands of the
Sheriff of Baltimore county, who is required by
law TO distrain for said taxes All interested will
therefore take notice, and avoid additional ex-
pense.
OFFICE COURT HOUSE, T0WSONTOWN.
Office hours-From A. NJ. to P. NJ.
Ezas~ For the convenience of payers, the
undersigned will be at
TH0S. NJ. GREEN & BROS. STORE,
So w. Baltimore street,
EVERY SATURDAY, from 10 A. NJ.
to q P. NJ.
II. C. HUTCHINS,
Treasurer and Collector.
Mch. St.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

M. f. CHURCH SoUTH.-The Gath annual Con-
ference of the M. L. Church South, which was
held in St. Pauls church, Baltimore, adjourned on
Thursday. The following are the appointments
for this county Frederick avenue, Rev. j. f.
Baggs Baltimore Circuit, Rev. w. A. Donald;
Arlington, Rev. Jno. Landstreet; Taylors Circuit,
Rev. M. p. Scanlon West Hartford, Rev. J. w.
Steele; East Hartford. Rev. G. W. Lightner.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16
NOTICE.

1NHE undersigned respectfully announce that
l. from the LIST Of April, 1873, Mr.. SAMUEL
w. PINKERT0N is their Agent for the cOllec-
ton of Medical bills, and he is hereby authorized
to receipt for the same.
JACKSON PIPER, NJ. D.
L. II. WINGFIELD, NJ. D.
j. II. JARRETT, NJ. D.
Mch Q-At
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

Gss~A peculiar disease has appeared among the
cattle in Adams county, Pa, and number have
already died. 1t resembles pneumonia or lung
fever, and generally proves fatal in few days.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

ELECTION OF 0FFIcERs.-A a meeting of the
stockholders of the Baltimore and Jerusalem turn
pike, held at Gardenvlle, Monday, March 18th,
the following gentlemen were elected officers for
the ensuing year
President-John s. Biddison.
ISecretary-John NJ. Herman.
Tredsmer-Henry Lange.
Directors-James Smith, N. w. Smith, Jesse
Fowler, John G.. Carter, Tobias Lutz, A. G.. Erd-
man and Herman Harms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

From PnILoPoLIs, sTH DISTRICT Literary and
Temperance-Hedry Rain, dc.-Friday evening,
March Sth, the exercises Of Philomatharia Liter
ary Society were held in the interest of temper
ance. The programme was as follows Essay,
Opportunity C. Hammett; defamation, Strong
Drink Z. Duncan; Selections, "A wolf at the
door, Miss Emma Stewart; $50 weep as have
wept Miss Belle Whitaker; what will rum not
do w. w. c. Stewart; extempore speeches on
'Temperanee,' Chas. Mitchell; Wine f. J. Dun
can Red wine,' A. EnsOr. The subjects having
been drawn. number of appropriate sentiments
were given by the members, The subject of dis
cussion Would local option remedy the liquor
evil,' was tabled and the time devoted to a tenn
perance talk, Mr.. z. Parsons, w. Frank Mitchell,
Geo. Underwood, f. l. Duncan and A. Ensor par
ticipating. Indignation expressed for those
who voted to defeat the local option bill Criti-
cisms on exercises of last meeting by Chas. WOr-
Ellington "The Regulator" weekly paper, was
read by +. 1. Duncan. At the conclusion Of the
exercises pledge of total abstinence was present
ed and signed by twenty-one persons.
Considerable interest is manifested in the cause
of temperance in our midst and the results are
gratifying Persons of both political parties favor
the election of Legislators who will do their utmost
to eradicate the great evil of our land.
The storms of Monday and Tuesday nights
were very heavy, filling the falls and other streams
to the top of their banks. Fresh plowed ground,
especially where oats were sown, washed consider
ably.
Sunday morning last Rev. Mr.. gladden., having
returned from Conference, preached at Jessop NJ.
E. church an interesting discourse on prayer.
The weather being favorable there was large
congregation present. In the evening the Chris
tan Association held a praise meeting. Appro-
pirate portions of scripture were read and hymns
of praise sung, among the number, "Cheered by
the Promises" 80 sing of His mighty love-" &c.
Gratitude was expressed by those present by Civ
ing a scripture verse of praise, &c. The meeting
was opened and closed by singing-"Praise God
from whom all blessings flow" PHILOPoLIs.
The frm of Hoshour, Harble a Co., of Glen
Rock, Pa, was dissolved by mutual consent Feb
26th A new firm has been formed under the
name and style of HoshOur, Disc & Co., who will
conduct the business as heretofore. See adyer-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

Yesterday 1 had such bad cold that could
not speak, 1 used DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
to day am as well as ever. 1t only cost me rs
cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16
A VALUABLE FARM
AT
PRIVATE SALE.

TTNHE undersigned will sell at private sale on
i the most liberal terms, fine farm contain
ing about 147 ACRES OF LAND, situate on the
Hartford road, Baltimore county, about nine miles
from the city of Baltimore. This property can be
ided into three several tracts, each offering a
beautiful building site. The soil is good and
very productive. Persons desiring to purchase can
view the same by calling on DANIEL GRAHAM,
Esq, living on the property. Apply to
JAMES MILLER,
Attorney at Law, Towsontown, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

ARREsT.-James Hawkins, colored, was arrested
on Thursday, charged with cutting trees from the
premises of Col. D. NJ. Matthews, Dulany's Valley.
He was committed to Jail by Justice Miller.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

Farm SALE.-The property known as the Ran
dali farm near Randallstown, I'd district, was sold
this week, at private sale, to Mr.. Smith, of Bal
timore, for $4,000.
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GEORGE w. JORDAN.

AUCTIONEER, TRENTON, BALTIC. CO., ND.
ALL business promptly attended to. share
of public patronage respectfully solicited.
CHARGES MODERATE dec. IL. If.
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A Farm Of I42 Acres at Private
an

1NHE undersigned offers Private Sale his farm,
J. containing 142 ACRES, more Orless situated
one mile from Phoenix Station, N. C. r. r. 1Sap
##rs% The farm has fair improvements, in gsSsS s
E.l Guiding dwelling house, barn, and -
other necessary buildings. Water in all the fields
and convenient to house under good fencing
fruit of all kinds in abundance about 40 acres in
wood, balance under cultivation. Terms liberal.
For further information apply on the premises to
I. T. GRIFFITH,
Phoenix P. o.. Baltimore Co., Nd
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

NOTICE TO OUTDOOR PEN
SIONERS.
OFFICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BALTIC COUNTY,
TOwsONTOwN, March 1878.
TINHE Board of County Commissioners this day
Il passed the following order.
ORDERED, That from and after May 3lst,
1873, all allowances to OUT DOOR PENSION
Frs in this county will be discontinued, except
such as have been granted since December LIST,
1877.
After June LIST, 1878, all applications for PEN
sions must be accompanied by petitions, signed by
ut least twelve discreet taxpayers from the i'm
mediate neighborhoOd of the applicant.
Agents and Attorneys for Outdoor Pension
ers will please take notice of the above order as
the Board desire to revise and correct the list.
WILLIAM CARMICHAEL,
EDWARD W. STIEFEL,
JOHN ii. MILLENDER,
County Commissioners of Baltimore county.
Test u. HARTMAN SCH0NE,
Clerk and Auditor.
Mch. St.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

ANrI-TREATING SOCIETY.-A meeting was held
in Darlington, Thursday of last week, for the
purpose of organizing Temperate Society,"
DR.. II. C. Whiteford presided, with VIM. H. II.
Whiteford secretary. R. S. McNutt, Chas. L. Dal-
lam and VIM. II. II. Whiteford were appointed a
committee to draft a constitution and bylaws
The object of the society is to discourage the prac
tice of creating" to liquor, the members pledging
themselves not to treat be treated in any place
where liquor is sold. 1t differs materially, there
fore, from total abstinence society, but does not
debar the members from taking "nip" in quiet,
unostentatious way.-BelaT 1Egis, 8M inst.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1878-03-16

SALES FOR TAXEs.-Ex-S Sheriff Barton sold at
the Court House, on Tuesday, for back taxes, the
following pieces of property
an acre of land in the lst district, assessed to
Henry Arnold, to David Carroll for $5j
u acres of land in the LIST district, assessed to
Joseph Watson, to David Carroll for $105
2 acres of land in the LIST district, assessed to
John Epel, to VIM. N. Barnhart for $50.
piece of land on the York road, 9th district,
assessed to Owen Patterson, to VIM. n Barnhardt
for $35.
A parcel of land in the 9th district, on the west
side of the Baltimore and Hartford turnpike road,
assessed to John NJ. Lightner, to VIM. n Barn
hardt for $40
sessed to Catharine Dewitt to VIM. N. Barnhardt
for 800.
A lot on independence street in the 9th district,
assessed to James P. Harker, to VIM, N. Barn
hart for S45.