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The Baltimore County union., 1879-07-05
"Children's Day" at the Towsontown M

"Children's Day" at the Towsontown M.
E. Church.-0n Sunday last "childrens day
was celebrated at the NJ. Z. church in this place.
The altar and pulpit were beautifully decorated
with evergreens, flowers and banners, and several
canary birds distributed among the evergreens
made the air vocal with their sweet notes Prompt
ly at IL O'Clock a. m, the school marched in and
after the usual opening exercises the children were
addressed in an interesting and instructive man
ner by Rev. DIR. Thomas DOugherty, of Baltimore,
taking as his text the 18th and 14th verses Of the
10th chapter of Mark, "And they brought young
children to Him that He should touch them; and
His disciples rebuked those that brought them
But when Jesus saw it He was much displeased,
and said unto them, Suffer the little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is
the kingdom of Cod
At 3 D. M, the children again assembled and
were addressed by Rev. Mr.. Shreck of Baltimore,
and Rev. NJ. f. B. Rice, pastor. Miss Evelyn
Spicer, of Baltimore, little girl aged about 10
years, gave a recitation in an admirable style
This child's eocutionary powers are certainly
wonderful for one OF her age. EPSON NJ. p. school
was present in body.
At p. M, the children again marched in and
took their place at the east end of the church. and
by the time the exercises commenced the large
audience chamber was crowded. The programme
for the evening varied and consisted of read
ings, rectations, &c. by the children, interspersed
with vocal and instrumental music, the whole con-
stituting a very pleasing entertainment.
Charles Roe, treasurer of the Asbury Missionary
Society, connected with the school, announced the
amounts collected by the several classes during the
month of June, amounting in all to Sl0.S1. OF
this sum the "Little Workers" taught by John
D. Roe, having collected the largest amount, were
awarded the monthly banner.
This school is one of the best in the county and
is in prosperous condition. There are I53 names
rol Il hxr
superintendent; John Burns, assistant; A. G.
Crout, secretary and treasurer ]. E. Flayhart,
librarian; Edward Murray and w. II. Flayhart,
assistants.
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Church Fair at Mount Washington.-A
very pleasant and profitable fair and supper was
held at Mount Washington Hall, in that place,
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last
week for the benefit of St. Johns Protestant Epis
copal church, of which Rev. Dr. Purcell is rector.
1t was very well patronized, and was quite sue
cessful-$2OO being the amount realized. The
fancy goods table was presided over by Mrs. John
NJ Carter, assisted by Misses Green and Leary
the cake table by Mrs. Ross Scott and Mrs. Phil
Ups; the supper table by Mrs. Harrison and Mrs.
Huntmiller !; the floral temple by Miss Barnitz
and childrens table by Mrs. Dunn. very at
tractive feature of the fair was "The little old
woman who lived in a shoe," charmingy illustra-
ted by Miss Christine Carter, aged four years.
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An Inebriate Asylum Sold.-Wm. Seemul-
Ter. auctoneer, sold on Monday last, the property
known as "The Maryland Inebrate Asylum" to
DIR. W. F. Steuart for Ss,OOO The property con-
sists of about 35 acres of land on the Frederick
road near Catonsville, improved with large
building used as a hospital, and the necessary
outbuildings.
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Free School Funds the distribution OF
the State free school fund, made by the Comptrol-
Ter on st instant, Baltimore county schools receive
81 12455
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Every mother in the land should kyo" tne
value Of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup and neye DC WIN
out il. 1t is free from opiates. Pric'@' 0en's
botGle.
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Real Estate Transfers, &c.-ThefollOwir

Real Estate Transfers. S1c.-ThefOllowing
is list of real estate transfers, &c. filed for re-
cord in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
for the week ending July End, inclusive:
DEEDS.
W. Townsend & wife to NJ /. Boarman.
Charles A. Lease & wife to l.. G. Pennington.
L. G.. Pennington & hush. to VIM. E. Jackson.
VIM. Il. Jackson Il wife to l.. G. Pennington.
Wm. Wise wife ct al. to David L. BuZby.
A. A. Reinhart to Samuel Burns.
j. L. Caples & wife to R. II. WOrthngtOn.
II. Heenzerling and hush. to Joseph Geier.
VIM. Geary and wife to Emanuel Beck.
Henry Kidd to Laura Nottingham.
Chas M. Jackson to John g. Medinger.
Mary A. Parrish to Geo. Berry, Jr. ct al.
Wilson Townsend & wife to John Beck ct al.
John j. Piert, trustee, to John Albert.
M. E. Lynch ct al. to BALTIC. & Delta Railway Co.
Chas. Shipley & wife to Chas. Walter.
J. NJ. Ashbury, admir-, to ii. 4. Baltzell.
Thos. Beck to President Directors German Fire
Insurance Co., BALTIC.
G. Simmer, widow, to Geo. Kufner and wife.
Central Mutual Bldg. Asso., BALTIC. to Elizabeth
Chaffman.
P. b. Sadtler ct al to J. NJ. Ashbury.
President & Directors German Fire Ins. Co. to
Thos. Beck.
MORTGAGES.
L. q. Pennington and hush. to c. A. Lease.
Joshua Cain to Martha Z. Cain.
Andrew A. Reinhart to John r. Ross.
James j. Monohan ct al. to A. II. Taylor
Joseph Geier to Ferdinand Hess
Emanuel Beck & wife to VIM. Geary.
Catharne Rau to Geo. W. Whistler.
Henry Krout and wife to j. P. Kennedy ct al.
Charles Walter to John II. Schnepfe.
Harry Il. Bultze to ]. W. Leakin.
RELEASE OF MORTGAGES.
Merchants & Mechanics Permit. Bldg. Loan
Co.. BALTIC. to J. j. Monohan.
South Fremont Street Loan Savings Co.,
Baltic, to II. Heenzerling.
Mary Payne, admr., to VIM. H. Ruby.
VIM. A. Fisher, trustee, to r. W. l.. Rasin.
A. C. Cazenove ct al, trustees, to Angeline A.
Foster.
Govanstown Bldg Asso. No. 2, BALTIC. Co. to
Francis DObbin.
NJ. A. Baldwin to d. G. Scarf.
A. 7. Pindell &C., to Z. Stansbury.
Citizens Security & Land Co., BALTIC. city, to j.
NJ Ashbury.
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGES.
jeremiah 7. Ducker to John G. Helmes.
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Ra,lroad Office Robbed.-TI

NHIIUHu OIHC5 1SUDDOU' - ~
Catonsvile railway company, at CarrOllton, Fred
erick road, which is located in the hotel of Mr.
Adam Deitrick, was broken open at an early hour
on Friday morning of last week and robbed OF
500 worth of railroad tickets, about 50 IN money
and four boxes of cigars. No clue to the thief.
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Interesting Decision.-The case of Rob

Interesting DeC1SlOn.-The case OF Robert
D. Morrison and others, receivers of the Franklin
Land and Loan Company, against Moses Rider,
which was decided in favor of the receivers by
Judge Brown, in the Court of Common Pleas,
Saturday last, was one of the well-known High
land Park suits instituted to recover unpaid in
stallments on stock subscriptions. The general
right to recover such subscriptions has been de-
was made in the case Of Rider that he had can
celed his ten shares of stock by the purchase of
property of the Chesapeake Land Company with
a part Of it, and by transfer of the remaining
portion to third party in 1874. Judge Brown,
however, decided that the disposition made of his
stock by Rider did no affect his responsibility for
all unpaid installments as in the case of other
stockholders, and gave judgment for the plaintiffs
suit was instituted, amounting to 81 ,O56.
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Suit for Damages.-0n Monday last Messrs
Machen Cuttings, attorneys for John j. Lisle,
entered suit against the president, managers and
comnanv of the Baltimore and ReisterstOwn turn
pike, claiming $500 damages. The declaration
alleges that the bridge on the turnpike over the
west branch of the Patapsco river was negligenty
suffered by the company to be out of repair
whereby horse of plaintiff, while being driven in
a sleigh across the bridge, was crippled and the
sleigh was broken therefore heclaims the amount
named
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OLDFIELD'S ExCELSIORPUMP.

FTNHE undersigned has now on hand about 1000
Il feet of choice White Oak Pump Stock which has
been; n spring water sufficient length of time to
free it from sap. Any Pump constructed of this
stock is guaranteed not to give an unpleasanttaste
to the water. Heterogeneous for preparing Pump
Stock in the above manner are most ample and
complete. and he will always be prepared to put
up the EXCELSIOR PUMP at short notice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fixtures of
the very best quality including Leathered Buckets
for Old Pumps, which can be furnished on demand.
Common Wooden Pumps made ON the premises
where they to be placed, when desired.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber are
warranted for one year. After the first year they
will be kept in order by him for ten gears, for the
moderate sum of $1.O0 per year.
E3-L the Ercelsior Pump should not gige sat
isfaction itioiU be renOred and the money refunded
Refers by permission to R. R. Boarman, ESQ.,,
TOwsontown. Orders by mail, or in person, at
tended to promptly.
WILLIAM 0LDFIELD, Pump Maker
Ie 01 -1v 81 Eonntain Green Hartford Co Md
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Public School Pic-Nic.- c.-Messrs. EditOrS:-
On Friday, June 9th, GovanstOwn public school
held its annual pic mic in Druid Hill Park. About
twenty-five conveyances were brought into requi-
siton for the use of the school and company, and
on the way to the Park this unusual number of
vehicles in line attracted considerable attention.
Reaching the grounds preparations were immedi
ately commenced for the comfort and enjoyment
of all. In a very little while the roll called
and all the children were refreshed with lemonade
and cake after which the guests were cared for
Then table cloths were spread upon the green
sward and an endless variety Of substantials and
decaces placed thereon and the entire company
enjoyed bOuntiful repast to which all did ample
Justice So much for the inner man. The amuse
ments of the day were crOquet, base ball, boating,
swinging, strols through the beautiful grounds,
inspection of the curiOsties at the Maryland Cen
tennial Building. viewing the animals, the fish
house, &c. Every one seemed bent on a full day S
enjoyment and no one, young or old, was disap-
pointed. Among those present were MesSrs. BID
olson, Swift, Anderson, Reed and many other
friends of education, the attendance numbering
from 175 to 200 persons.
The whole affair was undertaken and managed
by Miss George Hail. the efficient principal of the
school, with Miss Moie Merceron, assistant
Miss Hall has had charge of the school about two
years. commencing with some thirty scholars,
which number has been increased to upwards of
one hundred The schoolis known as No 3, but
would be more appropriately termed the school
which needs building. The present struc-
ture is but SHE'LL In winter it is almost impos
sbe to heat it comfortably. Twenty five years
ago it would have passed for pretty fair build
ing, but does not come up to the needs of to-day.
Several unsuccessful efforts have been made to
secure new building. Your town, Waverly,
Woodberry, Homestead and other places have
been supplied with good substantial buildings, but
we have been entirely overlooked. Perhaps, with
a little patience and perseverance, we may some
day see this great want supplied. Il.
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A Family Arrested on Serious Charge

"A Fdnlly ArT0SC0O Oh d O0rlOuS OAdISo
On Saturday last officers Brown and Whittle, of
this place, arrested George Flemming his wife and
daughter, colored family, charged with willfully
and maliciously setting fire to and burning the
barn of Geo. Diworth, near Kingsville, 11th dis
trct and also malicously destroying other proper
ty belonging to Dilworth, on the night of the 26th
of June. They were all committed to Jail by
Justice Gallagher. Dilworth bought the place re-
Gently at trustees sale, and had notified Flem-
ming, who lived upon it, to leave, and it is alleged
that he set fire to the barn, and destroyed large
number of trees in the orchard, by stripping the
bark from them, and that he was assisted in so
doing by his wife and daughter The barn was a
frame structure and was not insured.
On Sunday the same officers arrested white
man named VIM. Flowers charged with being an
accessory with the Flemmings in the destruction
of Dilworth's property. The accused gave bail
before Justice Burton in the sum of $500 for fu-
ture hearing. The only accusation against Flowers,
as far as known, is that he told Flemming that he
could destroy the trees by boring holes in them
and placing salt in the cavities.
Flowers had hearing before Justice Gallagher,
in Towsontown, on Wednesday, and there being
no evidence against him he released. Mr..
John GrasOn was his counsel
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ASSIUNHEN UF 8Uh uA"E"'
jeremiah L. Ducker to John G. HelmeS
BILLS OF SALE.

Nathan Griffin to C. & G. Cooper & Co.
Wm Minton to Phillip D. Schmedt.
F. Hausknecht, ST., to Frank Hausknecht, Jr.
Edward Hoshall to Nicholas HOshall.
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Had the Bulge" on Him.-0n Thursday
night of last week an unknown man, but very re-
spectacle looking and well-dressed, and sporting
sandy moustache, secreted himself in the store
of Mr.. II. S. Fitch, at Finksburg on the W. NJ.
r. R., and at midnight started on tour of inves-
tigation about the premises. He filed his pockets
with the money in the till and packed up the more
valuable of the goods, and then discovered some
whisky, of which he drank copiously, and filled
some TASKS for future reference. He got goriously
drunk before he knew it and was unable to get off
with his booty, and dropped into a sound sleep.
He was discovered in the morning in his ludicrous
dilemma and securely bound by Mr. Fitch and was
held until the arrival Of the 1926 train, when he
was sent to Westminster and delivered up to the
sheriff. He could not give his name and nobody
knows him. But this occurrence has created
great mirth, and will be enjoyed by the many ac-
0uaintances of Mr.. Fitch in this county.
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F. Benson will preach tomorrow Sunday IL A.
NJ. at EPSON Chapel and P. M. at Warren.
Rev. w. I. Valiant will preach at lO3 A. NJ at
Hall Chapel and 81 P. NJ. ut Providence
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nfs~ Chew Jackson's Best Swee Navy Ao""e'0'
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At an early hour on Saturday morning
last the family of Mr.. Jos. B. Mitchell who re-
side the York road about three-quarters of a
mile below Towsontown, were awakened by the
screams of female voices proceeding from car
riage which was being rapidly driven down the
pike. There way to explain the singular
affair, which still remains mystery.
The young man with a cornet continues to
fill the air with the dulcet strains of that instru-
ment and some times as we sit at our desk we are
almost raised from the chair by the excruciating
melody. We have no desire to interfere with the
enjoyment of our young friend, but if he would
sell his horn and buy hand-organ or an accor-
dion or something which viii make good music
we should feel extremely obliged to him.
Mr.. George IL. Whittemore, well-known in
this county, died at his residence on Millington
avenue, Friday of last week, aged so years. Mr..
W. was for some time an official in the Baltimore
custom house but was turned out by Collector
Thomas. Lately he had been employed in II
white-led factory on the Washington road and it
is thought his death directly traceable to the
pOisons absorbed into his system while at work
there. lie leaves family.
Charles Addleman, of Canton, 9th district,
who attempted to commit suicide IN the jail at
this place on Thursday evening, June 10Th, the
particulars of which appeared in these columns
last week. died the day following of deerium
tremens, from which he was suffering at the time
of attempting to take his own life. Addleman
was powerful man, weighing upwards of 200
pounds, and was very violent. His body was
taken in charge by his family and removed to
Canton.
The most startling snake story of the sea
son comes from near Havre de Grace, Hartford
county, in which former Baltimore cOuntian
figures II is to the effect that while William
Bosley, son of Mr.. Milton Bosley, was working in
the field he came upon black snake which had
the facility of running backwards as fast as it
could the usual way. The reptile was killed
when to Mr.. BIS astonishmeDt he found that it
had two heads-one on each end. The snake
measured four feet in length and regularly
propOrtioned. Next.
1t now looks very much as though there
would be no camp meeting at Emory Grove this
year, on account of the misunderstanding between
the camp authorities and the railroad company
Heretofore the company charged 60 cents for the
round trip from Baltimore, allowing a rebate to
the camp meeting association, besides carrying
baggage and tents free. Now the company pro-
poses to charge so cents, without showing any
favors, and at this the camp-meeting authorities
rebel. The railroad officials have given notice
that as the Sunday traffic, which is sought to be
discontinued, represented 75 per cent of their
camp-meeting business they are justified in taking
this stand.
The Baltimore County union., 1879-07-05

Foreign Tree Agents.-Lately there have
been several tree agents from the North stopping
in Towsontown, and canvassing the place and
surrounding country for the sale OF their wares
Without saying anything personally against these
men or the firms they represent, we feel it our
duty, not only to those energetic and reliable
nurserymen and florists in our midst, but to the
public generally, to again call their attention to
the tricks frequently practiced by these agents,
who not unfrequently sell hundreds and thousands
of dollars worth of worse than worthless trash
simplNby giving it high sounding name and
claiming qualities for it which only exist in the
fertile brain of the agent, who guarantees that
given number of apples will make certain guam
tity of cider or that the pears they sell will rpen
either in June January, as your particular fan
cy may desire. Then huge plate-book is pro-
duced, showing in brilliant and glowing colors,
the fruit it hangs upon the tree and the unwary
to whom this article is especially addressed.
solemnly assured that unless the fruit proves
equal or superior to the representations, any
amount will at once be forfeited by the wonderful
nursery proprietor. This would be all right if the
person giving the guarantee could be reached in
any reasonable time practical manner. pur-
chasers trees not coming up to the agreement he
could only recover in some such manner as here
given: Wait say four years-with prospect of
losing all evidence of the agreemen-for the trees
to come into bearing. Then proceed to the U. S.
ted and there sue for damages Who of us, pur
chasing from So to $50 worth of trees could afford
this plan?
We could give some Of the modes of operation
practiced by these agents, who periodically can
this county, but will forbear, as many OF our
readers have expressed determination to give
these people wide birth.
Our object in writing this article is not to ad
vertise any particular person or firm doing busi-
ness in own county, but to place our people
on their guard and show them the injustice and
risk of purchasing from foreign nurseries when we
have number of reliable nurserymen and florists
in our midst, who stand second to none in the
country. These men give employment to hun
dreds of hands; they are taxed for the support OF
our local government and thousands of dollars Of
their money is expended here at home every year,
and why then should some of our people give the
preference to foreign dealer where they have no
sure guarantee that they are not being swindled
Can any doubt then exist why the entire com
munity should not look with disfavor upon the
encroachments of these people, who frequently
impose upon us without the slightest chance of
redress. Let us encourage as best we can the en-
terprse of our county and State, where, if we are
cheoted we have some chance for redress.
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Summit Grove Camp.-A New Freedom
correspondent of the Glen Rock Item says: "Prep-
aratiOns for the coming camp meeting are pro-
crossing quite rapidly on the grounds of the as
sociatOn at this place. At the last meeting of the
Board of control, it was decided to whitewash the
cottages, hotel, etc. The work has been partially
completed and it adds much to their appearance
and to the general look of the grounds. 1t gives
a more cheerful and inviting aspect to things.
This alone to say nothing of the preservation of
the property, will more than repay the associa-
ton for the expense incurred. The lime is put
on so that it will stick well as possible, but we
shall still venture the suggestion to those who in
tend to visit the meeting this summer, that they
had better not lean on or rub against the tents,
lest they may be somewhat whitewashed them
selves.
"The worshping congregation will this year be
protected from the disturbance of conversation
and promenading in the circle, by means of gates
at each avenue which will be closed and locked at
the commencement of service In accordance
with the expressed desire of the association the
railroad company has kindly consented to run no
extra trains to the camp ground on the Sabbath.
As at all or nearly all other campmeeting asso-
Citations of our country, so here, the question of
closing gates of entrance to the ground during
Sabbath was dicussed at considerable length and
with much earnestness. 1t was decided to close
them from ten a. m, until four p. M, except long
enough to admit persons coming on the regular
noon train from Baltimore. This subject has
been agitated all our land, and is worthy the
earnest and prayerful consideration of every one
concerned. There surely needs to be some plan
to prevent the great desecration of Gods day,
which has heretofore occurred at camp meetings
and this plan has been looked upon as favorable
by large number of men and organizations"
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is list of real estate transfers, &c. filed for re-
cord in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
for the week ending July End, inclusive:
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PEDIGREE-JAMES W. H0YT, was sired
by the celebrated sire of Trotters, Middetown by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Dam by American
Eclipse. JAMES W. HOYTS Dam was sired
by Frank Pierce by Long Island Black Hawk, by
Andrew Jackson, by Young Bashaw.
JAMES W. HOYT is bright bay l5I hands
high, beautiful Tail and Name, and is possessed
of immense substance; was foaled June, 1873,
and although Just broken to Harness, can show
great deal of speed; is natural Trotter, and
from his fine breeding and qualities, should pro-
duce Trotters. Can be seen at Hampton.
rs TERMS-THIRTYD DOLLARS. 81
Mfs- Good accommodation for Mares at own
ers risk. The Season will end July 18th.
Address, JOHN RIDGELY of H.,
Hampton Estate, near TowsOntown, BALTIC. CO., Nd.
April tJuly 15.
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Closing Exercises OfSchOOlS.-Ihe closing
exercises of TowsontOwn high school took place
on Monday last, and were of an interesting char
acter. The Ruby testimonials, presented by
VIM. H. Ruby, Esq, of the JournaD consisting of
seven beautiful books given to the scholars show
ing the highest general average in each grade of
all studies, were awarded by Mr.. VIM. M. Isaac to
the following pupils Seventh grade, (the highest
Clara Pilson; sixth grade, Lou. COnnor; fifth,
VIM. Horne; fourth, VIM. Parlett third, Howard
Merryman second, Herbert Hook first, Cornelia
Chenowith.- Certificates of graduation emitting
the holders to admission to the State Normal
School without undergoing further examination,
were awarded to George Merryman; Fannie Rust,
Estelle Price, Hettie Commit, Jennie Porter and
Clara Pilson.
The closing exercises of the Woodberry high
shool took place on the same day, when honors
were awarded to Miss Emma Wyman, Geo. Ben
son, Herman Suter, Regina Lofin, George Barn
heart, Emma Wilhelm, A. Cress, Charles Cress and
Edward Lawman. Speeches were made by Thos.
II. Moore, Thomas C. Bruf, Thomas McCrea and
F. L. Morling
The Waverly high school went on an excursion
to North Point Tivoli and passed delightful day