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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21
DEATHS.
Deaths Free---Trib"tes, &c, 10 cts. a Limo

BENNETT.-On Saturday, February IA, Francis
W. Bennett, in the 6lst year of his age.
TEGGES.-Suddenly, on the 18th inst, Fredric
Tegges, aged 81 years 10 months and 10 days,
youngest son of Barbara and the late Henry
Tegges.
HERBERT.-In Baltimore, on January %, after
a brief illness. of diphtheria, Harry F., aged
years months and "a days: also, on February
Is, after lingering illness of diphtheria,
Oracle B., aged 2 years and % days beloved
children of George n. and Annie Herbert.
WARDIN.-At the residence of her mother
Charles st. avenue on the night of the 18th inst,
Hadassah, daughter of the late VIM. II. Wardin,
of Philadelphia, and niece of Mr.. John E. Owens,
of Aigburth Vale near Towsontown.
CROSS.-At the residence of her son, at Ashland
on the 10th inst, Mrs. Cross, widow of the late
Valentine Cross, of Warren, aged SIS years.
WILLIAMSON February 18th, George May
Williams, in the 3lst year of his age, son OF
Hon. Geo. Hawkins Williams.
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Sad Suicide.-Mr. Louis H. Marburg, aged
IS years, O member of the firm of Marburg Bros,
wel-known tobacco manufacturers of Baltimore,
committed suicide at an early hour Tuesday
morning. in Homewood Park, short distance
west of Charles street avenue, and near the old
cattle show grounds A man passing through the
Park about o'clock in the morning found the
body beside tree. He notified the county aficers
when inquest was held by Justice James H.
Smith of Woodberry. All the circumstances
pointed to the fact that Mr.. Marburg had met his
death by self-indicted wound in the head with
small Smith & Wesson pistol, and the jury rem
dered verdict accordingly. The body was after
wards removed to the family residence on Eager
street, near Charles. Mr.. Marburg, who had been
in delicate health for some time, was highly re-
spected and was possessed of ample means and
good business. The following letter, addressed to
his brother, was found in one of ais pockets:
Dear Willie Il am sick and tired of myselfs
My quarrelsome and peevish disposition has
troubled you ALL 1t is not account of business
troubles, for everything you know, is fourishing
and prosperous. We have all been very happy
together. Tell dear mother to forgive this last act
of her loving son and your brother, LOUIE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Ns-A local option bill has been reported to the
Legislature by the special committee. 1t provides
for submitting the question of license or no license
to the voters of Alegany, Garrett, Washington,
Frederick, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Howard,
St. Mary's, Anne Arundel, Charles, Carroll, Bal
timore Wicomico, Hartford and Cecil In the
counties not named local option already prevails
to some extent 1t is not at all likely that the
bill will pass.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21
Miscellaneous.
OLDFTELD'S ExCELSIORPUMP

VIHE undersigned has now on hand about 1000
feet of choice White Oak Pump Stock which has
been; spring water a sufficient length OF time to
free it from sap. Any Pump constructed of this
stock is guaranteed not to give unpleasanttaste
to the water. His arrangements for preparing Pump
Stock in the above manner are most ample and
complete. and he will always be prepared to put
I'D 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 are 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 Sl.0O per year.
M9-T the Excelsior Pump should not gre sat
isfactfon troiH be remored and the money refunded
Refers by permission to R. R. Boarman, Esq,
Towsontown. Orders by mail, or in person, at
tended to promptly.
WILLIAM OLDFIELD, Pump Maker,
Je21.-1y.*l Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Md.
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Arrested on the Charge of Robbing a
Postoface.-On Wednesday night of last week
the postofice at Beair Hartford county, was broken
open but the burglars were frightened off before
obtaining anything. Suspicion rested upon two
young men named VIM. 7. Jones and Charles
Norris who had been travelling through the coun-
try with horse and wagon, selling patent medi-
cines, and who, having stopped in Belair Wednes-
day night disappeared rather suddenly the fol-
lowing morning. The officers started in persuit
and arrested Norris near Churchville on Thursday.
He was lodged in Jail. On Friday, 18th inst, the
sheriff of Hartford county arrested Jones at Texas,
in this county. He was taken to Belair on Satur-
day where he had hearing before a Justice of
the Peace which resulted in his discharge the
evidence not being positive enough to warrant his
commitment. Norris is still in Jail at Belair.
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Fine rovements-Opening, &c.-Mr.
Lewis Ii. Urban has, for two weeks past, been
busily engaged in making extensive improvements
to his saloon and dining rooms. The walls have
been handsomely papered and vanished, the
counters, DOORS &C., beautifully grained by Pilson
& Jarrett, and with other changes and additions
his place is now one of the most neat and tasty to
be found in the country Mr.. Urban has conve-
nent and comfortable dining rooms, nicely fitted
up and proposes to keep frst-class restaurant,
where tradition to the best oysters on the shell
and otherwise, meals will be served at all hours
The improvements will all be completed in few
days and on Wednesday night next the proprietor
will give an "opening," to which he extends
cordial invitation to his friends.
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MARRIAGES.

CHAPMAN--BELL.--A St. Johns Church
Kingsville. on February 10th, by Rev. E. W.
Wroth, William H. Chapman to Sarah E.,
daughter of the late Edward J. Bell, of this co.
KS-GREASLEY.-0n February 18th, by
Rev. J. w. Etter, Nimrod NJ. Crooks to Carrie
S., daughter Of Charles Greasley, both of this
county.
RIGHTER-BAKER.-0 October 20, 1879, by
Rev. B. F. Clarkson, Charles Fighter, of Mont
gomery county, and Miss Anna E. A. Baker, OF
Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

N5-F. Flodt, manufacturer and dealer in HUI
man Hair Goods, Perfumery and Toilet Articles,
1873 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore. Braids, Puts,
Curls, Front Pieces, Frizzes, &C., made of the
very best hair. We do up Hair Combings in
superior MANNER all the roots to the top, exercs-
ing great care not to waste and break the long
hair. Combings sent by mail or express receive
prOmDt attention
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Leg Cut Of.-A very serious accident hap
pened at Ashland, N. G. r. R., about o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon. Thomas Primrose, aged about
IL years, in attempting to get on freight train,
missed his hold and fell under the wheels, which
passed over his right leg from the ankle to knee,
crushing it terribly. Drs Galloway and Benson
were at once called and deemed it necessary to
amputate the leg, which was done at the thigh.
The unfortunate boy died about noon on Thursday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Maryland Field Birds.-At the last meeting
of the Maryland Academy of Sciences, paper was
read by Mr.. Arthur Ressler birds to be found
in winter near Baltimore. The best known of
these is the snow bird, which come into Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland about the goth of October
and remains till the end of April, when it goes to
the high ranges Of the Aleghanies and northward.
Another we-known bird of the sparrow family,
the tree sparrow, is a common visitor, arriving
about the end of October and leaving earlier than
the snow bird. The song sparrow is also seen
sometimes in winter, and so also are the white
throated sparrow and the fox sparrow. The grass
finch or grass sparrow leaves about the middle OF
December, and the goldfneh or yellow bird, so
common in summer, may also be occasionally seen
in winter. Another specimen of this genus is the
pine finch, which is only met with in winter. A
bird which remains in this State through the most
severe winter is the Virginia red bird. closely
allied group, the crow, blackbird jay bird, &C.,
stay the whole year, but are less numerous in sum-
mer than in winter.-Sun.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

The Directors of the Baltimore and Delta
railroad declined to accept the resignation Of Mr..
5. G. Boyd, as secretary and general manager of
the company, and satisfactory arrangement has
been made by which he has consented to continue
in that position. Mr.. Boyd is an active, energet-
ic business man, thoroughly qualified in every
way for the performance of his arduOus and re-
sponsible duties.
Franklin Elliott son of Mr.. Thomas A..
Elliott, a respected citizen of the 9TH district,
died in Texas on the Slst of January. Young Ell
lott had been q sufferer from consumption for
some time and went south in hope of beneftting
his health, but without avail. His remains were
brought home for interment. He was an exem-
plary young man and was highly thought of by
all who knew him.
If all the people in Baltimore county who
have been promised are appointed census enume-
rators we will have a small army of them at work
in June. When man promises the same Office
to dozen or fifteen different people we may look
out for lively times when they find that all but
one of them is cleft" 1t isn't good plan to put
much faith in promises made to accomplish
tain political ends.
The statement which appeared in last
weeks Journal to the effect that Lewis H. Urban
had resigned the assessOrship of new property for
the 18th and l 9th districts, is unfounded. Mr..
u has not resigned and has no idea of doing so
for the present. "Few die and none resign" is
truthful axiom, in politics at least, and this fact
alone SHOULD have shown to the Journals localizer
the great mprobability of the truthfulness of his
statement
On Wednesday evening a party, number
ing about fifty, of the teachers and larger schol-
ars of EPSON NJ. p. Sabbath school, of this place,
gave their superintendent, Mr. S. Merryman An
derson, quite surprise at his residence on the
Dulany's Valley pike. The party carried with
them an abundance of edibles and about mid
night n table spread and bountiful supper
partaken of. The young folks enjoyed themselves
until late hour
The man with the patent carpet stretcher
called to see us again this week. And he has
mighty good thing, too. Millions in it, we have
doubt. But what does an editor want with a
carpet anyhow? Now if it were a neck
stretcher might have invested in one and found
early use for it. We know of several cases where
the latter instrument might be applied with ex-
cellent results, but for carpet stretcher-well,
we really don't see what possible use it could be
to US.
Referring to a very heavy snow which fell
in the winter of 1912 or '43, slightly in
error The snow fell in March instead of Febru-
airy, 1S43, and on the 18th of that month-several
weeks after the snow had been lying upon the
ground-the roads were so blocked up that it was
impossible to travel without great difficulty. Our
informant also states that in the winter of 1881 a
very heavy snow fell in November which did not
entirely disappear until the following April, the
weather being intensely cold during the whole
winter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21
Property sales.-Geo. W. Hook, auctioneer

Property Sales.-Geo. w. Hook auctioneer,
sold on Monday, for Maj. John 1. Yellott, attor-
ney named in a mortgage from Henry Creme to
Agnes V. Kalb and Catharine Graham, 214 acres
of land, situated on the Dogwood road, I'd district,
near Emmart Chapel, improved by dwelling
house. dairy and other outbuildings, to II. c..
Rehmeyer, for 81 800, subject to a mortgage of
$1,000.
Storm and Risteau, auctioneers, sold on the
same day for Fielder G. Slingluf, Esq, trustee,
the interest in two lots of ground, $50 by 100 feet
situated on Ready avenue, subject to widows
DOVER the lot situated on the east to j. White and
Joshua Frederick Son, for $3.50 and $195, re-
spectively.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Jumped from a Window.-0n Friday night
of last week John Moffett, tramp, under the in
fuence of liquor, who had procured lodging at the
tavern of Mr.. Jos. Merkle, at Gray's factory, LIST
district, jumped out of the third-story window to
the ground, distance of Is feet, receiving serious
internal injuries. Medical assistance was render
ed by DIR. VIM. Hodges, of Ellicott City, after
which the man was sent to the Baltimore county
aims house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Hooks Park.-The Committee on Public
Parks in the First Branch Of the City Council of
Baltimore, on Tuesday night reported adversely
upon the matter of the city's acceptance of the
land bequeathed to it by the late Mr.. Hook, of
Philadelphia, which land is situated in the Sd dis
trict of this county, some or miles from Balti-
more. The committee state that the land be-
oueathed is too far from the city to be used as q
park, and while they believe the bequest most
magnanimous, they think it will cost too much to
be laid out and kept in repair. The report was
accented.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Case Compromised.-It will be remembered
that about one year ago the wife of Mr.. Charles
W. Bell, of Govanstown, was seriously injured by
being struck by pole of one of the York road
horse cars. Mr.. Bell brought suit against the
company, laying damages at $4,000. On Thurs
of this week the compromised, the Com
pany agreeing to pay Mr.. Bell S3,25O.
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From Cub Hill 18th District,

from CUP Hill, llIn OlSCrlcI.-ChTcn ION
cert and Snpper-PigeOn-ShO Oting--Farm Rented
-Nelo Barn.-A sacred concert will be held at
Hiss NJ. E. church, on Wednesday evening, Feb.
25th, at u o'clock, for the benefit of the ap-
pointment. A select choir from Baltimore, under
the leadership of Prof ]. T. Grape, will furnish
the vocal music and everything will be done to
make the entertainment pleasant as possible.
After the concert supper will be served at the
parsonage for twenty-five cents. cordial VOL
come extended to ALL Admission rs cents.
On Saturday of last week pigeon-shooting
match took place at Ady's Hotel, on the Hartford
road, in which quite number of sportsmen took
part. The first and third pools were won by Mr..
Waddel, and the second by Mr.. VIM. Ady of Cub
Hill.
Mrs. James Fowler has rented her farm, situated
on the White Marsh run, between the Hartford
and Beair pixies, to Mr. Jno. Chenowith.
Mr.. Robert Moors, living on the old Hartford
road, has just had completed very large and
substantial barn, which will take the place of the
one which was burned down short time ago.
w.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Dancing Classes.-Prof. j. R. Codet one of
the best known and most accomplished dancing
masters of Baltimore has organized two classes in
Towsontown-one for ladies and children and one
for gentleman. Particulars as to time, &C.,
may be seen by reference to our advertising
columns. Those who desire to become proficient in
this elegant accomplishment should not lose this
opportunity, the well-known reputation of the
Prof being sufficient to insure thorough training.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Anniversary Eniertainment.-The Sab
bath school of Towsontown NJ. E. church will hold
its sixth anniversary in the lecture room of the
church, on Wednesday evening, 25th inst, at II
o'clock. A varied and highly entertaining pro-
gramme will be offered. Admission free. Ali in
vited.
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ATTENTION FARMERS!
Save Money by InsuringyOurP Prop
erty i'm the
Agricultural Fire Insurance Comply
Asses January 1st, 1878, $1,O5S,151.O
OF WATERTOWN, n. Y

asses January 1st, 1878, $1,O5S, 1900.
HNHE attention of farmers is directed to the great
i advantages in the way of Fire Insurance, Of
fered by the above Company.
Its assets amount to over Sl,OOO,OOO, so that
failure is absolutely impossible.
1t insures nothing but Dwellings and Farm
Property, rejecting all risky property, such as
manufacturing or mercantile establishments.
1t not only pays for all losses by fire, but for
damages done By Lightning, whether fire ensues or
not.
1t also pays for Lire Stock killed by lightning
anywhere on the farm. The latter feature will
commend this Company to thefarming community.
The terms on which property is insured are as
favorable as those of any other Company in this
country.
large number of prominent and well-known
persons have already attested their confidence in
this Company by insuring their property therein,
and whose names will be furnished on application
to us.
For further particulars, rates, &c, call on or
address, Ii. l.. BOWEN, Agent,
Towsontown, Baltimore county, Nd.
Ian 24-1V
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

List of Letters remaining in the pOstofice at
Towsontown for the week ending Feb. IA, will
be sent to the Dead Letter Office March 90, 1880,
if not claimed Thomas. Davis, Aaron Hawkins,
Alex. Peddicord, Catherine Sullivan, Frank Tyler,
Miss Mary Jane Walters.
SARAH FEAST. 2. N.
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Death of a Member of the Bar.-George
May Williams, son of Hon. George Hawkins Will
liams, State Senator from Baltimore county, and
grandson of the late Col. John S. Gittins, died at
his fathers residence, in Baltimore, Thursday
last in the 31st year of his age Mr.. Williams
had been in delicate health for some time and the
cause of his death was cancer of the stomach. He
was a member of the Baltimore county bar, Di-
rector in the Chesapeake Bank, and young gen.
tIeman of fine attainments, possessing many
excellent social qualities By the death of his
grandfather he inherited very large estate,
which he did not live long to enjoy.
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TN BALTIMORE co. ORPHANS COURT,
Il Attn 1oo0

TN BALTIMORE co. ORPHANS COURT,
i FEBRUARY 4TH, 1880.
ORDERED, That the sale of the real estate of
William D. Parlett, deceased, made by Achsah
Sophia Pariett, the Executrix of the last will and
testament of the said deceased, and this day re-
ported to this Court by the said Executrix be rat
fled and confirmed, unless cause be shewn to the
contrary, on or before the First day Of March,
1880, provided copy of this order be inserted in
some weekly newspaper printed and published in
Baltimore county, once in each of three successive
weeks, before the first day of March, 1880.
The report states the amount of sales to be
S3,173.75.
JOSHUA F. C0CKEY,)
JESSE DAILY,
True Copy-Test: WIN. H. ROLLER,
Register of Wills for Baltimore county.
Eah Z Il
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-21

Ng-Mr. John Allen, the missing Baltimore
merchant, has turned up in New Orleans. No
reason has yet been assigned for his mysterious
fight, but gossips say domestic infelicity was the
cause of it.
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Death from Coal Gas.-Frederi

Death from Coal Gas.-Frederick Teggest
young butcher, living on Garrison lane, near the
Frederick road, 1st district, died on Tuesday after
noon under peculiar circumstances. About 8
o'clock Monday morning, shortly after his
mothers departure for Hanover market, the young
man fastened the door of his room leading into the
hall, and lying down went to sleep, having pre-
viously told his mother to wake him on her return
from market. Mrs. Teggest afterward remembered
that she had closed the damper efthe stove before
she left and that the gas was thus prevented from
escaping up the chimney. When she returned
from market Mt l o'clock in the day the mother
went to her sons room to wake him. She found
the door secured but after rapping on it for several
minutes and receiving no answer, she alarmed the
house. Several members of the family arriving
on the scene broke in the door and were imme-
diately assaulted by the fumes of gas. The room
was filled with it and on the bed young Teggest
was found lying insensible He was taken into
an adjoining room and restoratives applied, but
he still remained unconscious and died Tuesday
afternoon. In the room a canary bird was found
dead, having been poisoned by the noxious gases.
Teggest was single and was well known in the
county, being temperate and kind to his mother,
who is widow.
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st. Johns Mission.-Preaching at st. Johns
Mission by Rev. Mr.. Grafton, this Saturday
evening, 2lst, at o'clock. All cordially invited.
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Baltimore County Teachers Associa-

Baltimore County Teachers Associa-
tiOnS.-The regular quarterly meeting of the
Baltimore County Teachers Association was held
in Baltimore on Friday and Saturday oflast week,
I. Reese Arnold, president, in the chair, with full
attendance of members. On Friday William s..
Keech, member of the School Board, spoke on
school expenditures, and advised the teachers to
use due care and economy in books, &c. There
were readings of essays, DC, by Chas. A. Reed,
Miss Eugenia Jones, Miss Matte Isaac, Miss
Dora Marshell and Miss Alice A. Parsons, and
musical selections by Miss Mary X. Holden and
Miss Belle Bankhead. Prof. Jas. E. Green de-
livered lecture on school management. The
question, "What is the best method of teaching
arithmetic p was discussed by John S. Stansbury,
Jos. L. Wilmington, N. d. II. Allen, Mr.. jams
and Mr.. Griffith, and the question, 'In teaching
syntax to the highest grades, which is the better
method, by diagrams by ordinary analysis 2"
was discussed by Z. E. Ijams, Mr.. Hanna, Mr.
Cover and Miss Sallie A. Ebaugh. VIM. NJ.
Isaac, late president of the School Board, was pre-
scented with a ring by the lady teachers.
At the session on Saturday an essay on GLOW
can l make my school attractive?" was read by
Mr.. C. w. Price. A piece entitled "The School
Masters Guest" was recited by Mr.. +. 0. Lang.
Quite number of questions found in the query
box pertaining TO school matters were discussed
Mt considerable length by nearly all the teachers
present. A lecture ON primary Instruction" was
delivered Dy fTOl. y. e. DOnn anu ueUdIe WAS ndu
on the question, "Should the teacher or examiner
examine pupils for certificates of scholarship p
after which the meeting adjourned.
The colored Teachers Association of the county
also met in the city on the same days, the presi-
dent, ]. H. Scott, in the chair. S. r. Hughes
read paper on the spirit of school discipline.
The question, 'Should teachers be trained for the
profession of teaching 2" was discussed by ]. E.
Hackett, R. Riggs, W. H. Butler, J. L. Camper,
Josie NJ. Jones, Jennie NJ Warren and ]. NJ.
Scott. Rev. Mr.. Peck, of Ebenezer A. NJ. E.
church, made interesting and fOrcible address
Mamie B. Grooms gave reading and Harry E..
Arnold read an essay. The question, "What is
the best method of instructiug pupils in the sec
ond grade ?" was discussed by ]. H. Campel, Jen-
ME Warren and Richard Riggs.
At the session on Saturday Messrs. Lee, Mer-
chant and others debated the question "What the
best mode of teaching geography" After the
transaction of some other business the meeting
adjourned.