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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
From oardenvllle. i9th pistrIct.

Terrible !ScaiiiHg AecidsHf.--On Sunday last n
little child Il Mr.. August Dsemer, aged about
years. met with terrible accident. Its mother
had just taken a pot Of boiling water from the
stove and placed II upon the floor while she put
the the stove, when the little fellow, who
was playing In the room, fell backwards into the
pot, upse,ting Il and dTenchng his body and legs,
scalding them terribly. Everything was done
that could be thought Of until tho DR.. arrived
when tho usual remedies were applied. At first
no hopes were entertained Of the recovery Of the
child but Il IL still alive at this writing, though
Il has had many spasms and takes but little nonr-
ishment. Mr.. Deemer lives ~ miles on the Bel
air road.
DaHdge BY The Rain.-The heavy rain Of Sa,ur-
day night last was q great benefit TO some who
needed water TO GIL their ice pounds, while others
were damaged thereby. The ponds Of Mr.. John
Evans and Mr.. Swartx were badly washed by the
water rushing the banks and breaking them
away. Both were large ponds and had been
covered with ice, and much work was required 60
repair them. On Mr.. Swarz's pond saw them
cutting ice 80 thin that boards had 10 be used 20
stand upon. This was the second cutting and the
Ice was not more than one inch In thickness.
a Rough Road.-The turnpike company Is now
engaged In putting on the stone which has been
lying broken by the roadside for nearly two years.
In consequence the road is very rough IN places
and there are many complaints from those who
travel In light vehicles. In It's present condi.
ton the road makes plenty Of work for black
smiths. who plentiful on the road, and all are
busy.
AHotker Improremenf.-The new cemetery at
this place Is having another improvement added
20 the many already made. On the front there
are now being planted row Of handsome ever
greens. The terrace In front is level with the
wall and the trees make nice show from the
road.
An ErfeHare Brs~ery.-Mr. John II. Wonder
horst. whose extensive property IL located on the
Belair road, near boundary avenee. has nearly
finished his immense beer brewery which has been
In course Of erection since last spring. When
completed this will be the largest and finest build
ing Of the kind In the State. When finished
will give your readers q full description Of L.
Election Of 0bfcevs.-At the annual election
held at the hall of the Gardners' and Farmers
Society, on 9Th inst, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: President,
Joseph Klein Weep csident, George llofstcttcr;
secretary, John NJ. herman; executive commit
tee. Edward liofstettcr and Edward frankenber-
ger: messenger. John Mulhnger hall committee,
John NJ. Herman, q. iofstet,er and l.. llofstetter
Green HoHso.-A number Of fne green houses
have been erected In the neighborhood this fall,
some of them being very large. NJ. A. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Tho washing Machine Case.

II will be remembered that about one year ago
We gave the particulars Of . transaction between
Mr.. Abraham J. Bddison, Of the 18th district, and
chine, In which Mr.. Biddison was induced 10 sign
n paper purporting, he claims, TO be contract,
but which afterwards, he alleges turned out TO be
q note for n considerable sum Of money. This
note the shapers disposed Of TO other parties, Who
after the affair had been ventilated, called on Mr..
Biddison and desired 10 make some sort Of q CON-
promise. This Mr.. Biddison fatty refused TO do
when the holders Of the paper placed Il In the
hands Of n. chas. Burke, Esq, for collection.
Mr.. Biddison employed Major John I. Yellott and
the suit will come on for trial at the March term
Of court, 1881. and will no doubt be one ofunusuai
interest the same business having been extensively
carried on In other counties Of Maryland.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11

The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company has paid ss6,00O.o0o In death claims,
endowments, dividends Of surplus and surrender
values to its policy holders and their representa-
tives. II has resisted the payment Of less than
one and one.twentieth per cent. Of the amount Of
death and endowment claims brought against u,
and then only In cases where the plain duty Of It's
officers required such sction for the protection Of
living and honorable members. fis policy % as
sure protection 10 the ris and ehiidren Of S'es'-
Der ss could De an eqwai as'ount isresied IN the
bomds Of the Uniied States, and u within the reach
Of the humbiest man. who might not live 10 save
tho amount 20 purchase the bonds. The ratio Of
expense Of management to receipts Of this compa-
ny 10 81 per cent, being less than half that Of the
average Of all the companies In the United States,
and the lowest Of any. No new or specious plans
Of policies are issued; gsnuins, pare asd staple
Hys and sHdoemsat insaraaee only Is furnished,
on sound male lives, at the lowest possible cost.
For information and policies apply TO
WALTER 3. WILKINSON, General Agent,
Maryland Building, northeast corner Postcfhee
avenue and Second street.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
A Railway Daadad

On Friday Of To-, week n deed was filed in
the county Cierki office from the Baltimore
and Hall SPRING Railway Company to Mr..
Robert Garrett, c,nvcying all the railway Of
the company, with Its horses, cars, stables and
equipments, rights, privileges and franchises. TO
secure certain bono Of the company, with cou-
pons attached ther'to. The deed recitcs that the
company has been unable to meet the interest
upon the bonded d,bt, and owes interest thereon
TO March !, 1850, amounting to si7, 1856, and at q
meeting Of the officers and stockholders II was
solved to execute mortgage for 900 to meet
the Indebtedness. In default Of payment Of the
mortgage debt n sale Is TO be made, but In the
deed the eompanyis permitted to retain control
Of the property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Terrible Accident in an Ore Bank.

George Workman, aged about ~ years. employ
oil by the Ashland Company, and his son, aged
about II years, met with n very serious accident
on Friday Of last week in the ore bank at Oregon.
Mr.. Workman was standing upon what Is known
as stable" when the large breast Of ore. under
which he was working, gave way. lie saw itcom-
ing and had only time 10 step back when II
caught and knocked him down. the heavy mass
covering him to tho breast. Ills son, who was
driving cart, was below him in the bottom of,hc
mine. The mass also fell upon him, burying him
completely. The men set 10 work ut once 90 get
the boy out and In seven minutes he was cxtrica-
ted, and although he at hrst appeared to be life-
less he soon returned 10 consciousness when
IL was found that he was uninjured. Mr.. Wort
man received very serious internal injurious and
has since been lying in critical condition, attend
cd BY DIR. Bsnscs- J: = thought ss cannot re-
cover. lie Is member Of Hebron Lodge, X. Of
r., an industrious and worthy man, and has =
family living nj Oregon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
A Cool" Thai.

A gentleman Employed in the Court House,
who owns u snug farm not hundred miles distant,
has thereon q good ice-pond, which the late cold
snap covered With q coating Of beautiful clear
Ice, about a inches thick. On returning 20 his
homo one evening no stopped and examined the
leo and determined In his own mind that the next
morning bright and early, he would set'the boys
to work harvesting the crop. But when ''the
boys" reached the pond the next morning no Ice
was to be found, some one having been there dur
ing the night and cut and hauled Il oil away.
This Is decidedly the "eoolest" theft We have yet
heard Of.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Fatal Railroad Accident.

A young man named John Ahern, store-keeper
near chases Station, 18th district, was instantly
killed on Tuesday afternoon by an engine Of the
p. W. and BALTIC. railroad. lie was driving . one
horse wagon and attempted TO cross the track at
Waters, near his home, when the wagon was
struck by apassing train aud entirely demolished.
Ahern was thrown about sixty feet from the track.
The wind was blowing very hard at the time and
from hearing the approach Of the train or the
whistle which was repeatedly sounded. Justice
Rever held an inquest and the jury rendered a
verdict Of accidental death. The horse escaped
without injury,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
a Move in the Right direction.

Ever since the change in the late firm Of George
II. c. Neal 4 Son. their successors have made q
new departure In the mode of offering goods and
Il must be confessed that \ stock 80 well known
and always in assortment kept we'll up both in
bulk and quality could not fail TO attract more
than ordinary public attention. Their determine
tion 10 close out the stock of TIE late firm without
regard TO cost or value has attracted an army Of
purchasers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Changes in ODD Fellowsh,p.

The last session Of the Supreme Grand Lodge
Of Odd Fellows made many changes in the work
of the order, which will be Of interest 20 members
generally. A number Of reforms have been In
troduced In the unwritten work, with . view Of
simplifyining the initiatory and degree ceremo-
mics, all Of which will go into effect the Let Of
January. There will be three degrees In the sub
ordinate lodge instead Of Eve as formerly. Those
who have now the hrst and second degrees will
rank ~ first degree members; those Of the third
and fourth, a. second degree members, and those
Of the 9Th degree will rank as third degree mem
bers under the new arrangement. There 10 one
degree In Rebekah and three In the Eneampment
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Death Of an old Ci.izen.

Mr.. John Philpot, father Of Mr.. Thomas Phil
pot, deputy Register Of Wills for this coun-
~, died at his residence, near Phenix, N. G.
X. r., on Friday morning, Sd instant, In
the seth year Of his age. lie had been In del.
ieate health for long time and for eve years had
been confined TO his bed from paralysis. Mr..
Philpot was . lawyer BY profession bat had been
cut % practice for many years. lie vas CON-
missioner Of Insolvent Debtors under Gov. Pratt's
administration. and Was Register Of Wills for this
county from is63 20 1867. lie leaves three chill
dren--a son and two daughters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
pemuth.s Organ Rooms.

AZ these rooms, loo west Fayette st., Baltimore,
can be found ut all times large collection Of the
finest instruments Of all Gre, class makes which
Mr.. Dcmuth claims TO sell Tor much less than they
can be had elsewhere. lie warrants every lEs,ru-
ment for i.e years. Nearly every church In
woodbcrry uses hi' "-gahs aud there are besides
over one hundrv,. in tho private families Of that
place and vicinity. Persons who may contemplate
purchasing an organ or piano should call on Mr..
Demuth. Ito l. n perfectly reliable man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11

es-From August ist to November let, % To-
eomotives have been turned GU, Of the Paterson
IN. ~ works, or about one for every working day
during thsperiOd named. Thisis more than twice
as many a. were turned on. Of the works In that
city during the same period las. year, the number
finished then being but 81.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
~s-Th. n.ople M mi. country are. as a

es-The people Ofshis country are, Is rule,
religious people, and even those who make no re-
lisous psrsensions respect the opionions Of those
who do. This Is shown In the attempt TO perform
In one Of the New York theatres the passion
Play" the plot Of which turns upon the passion
Of the Savior. but public sentiment against such
performance was 80 strong tina. the manager was
compelled 10 announce that he had withdrawn the
play In respect to the demands Of the people.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Items from KinRsyille. men DISTRICT.

The late cold snap gave those persons who had
ce-houses an opportunity Of filing the same with
ice between four and Eve inches thick.
Nearly all our farmers have finished hog killing,
and report pork as bringing fair prices.
One night last week q coal oil lamp exploded
in Mr.. VIM. Dilworth's store, but fortunately did
no damage.
Mrs. Chapman's sale, on the 18th, was largely
attended and everything brought fair prices.
NJ. Robert Davis, while cunning one day last
week, shot twelve rabbits. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Large sale OF Property.

The property Of the late Cary MeClelland, at
calverton, this county, embracing q hne brick
mansion, the Calverton Hotel. stables, cattle aud
hog pens. 4c., with about 20 acres Of land, has
been purchased BY Mr.. Jacob s. Rorenthal for
$1,000. There Il a ruinor ahcat that Mr.. Rosen-
thai purchased the property for the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company which proposes using IL for
stock yard purposes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11

Gn-Thc New York 7riLHas thinks that as the
Democrats have organised many secret organira-
lions which have come to naught, they might try
their hand at organizing 4 new order not neees-
sarily secret, to be called the "sons Of Ananias.
"Rarnum would make hrst-ciass Grand Head
Center, and the well known Democratic qualifea-
tions would render the order an undoubted sue.
cess. An appropriate badge would be alyer struck
BY lightning"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Proposed New Church.

Several young gentleman Of this place, members
Of the Catholic Church, are about making an e.
fort to es:abiish church Of that denomination In
Towsontcwn. There are large number Of Cath.
olies In this place and vicinity and as there Is no
church nsarer that Govanstown. they are obliged
TO attendit. The plans have not yet been fully
developed but no doubt will be In a few weeks.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Horse Stolen.

On Monday evening last q horsc, saddle and
bride, belonging 10 Mr.. Sam. Thompson, nephew
Of ex-SheriG worthington, was stolen from Mrs.
John o. Prices, near Cockeysville. Mr.. Thomp-
con tied the animal 10 post while he made call
and on his return Il could not be found. Since
then, however, the animal has been received.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Wavariy Station House.

VIM. II. Taylor, superintendent Of waveriy
police station, has made his report to the Com
missioners for the month Of November. Thirty
three persons were committed during the month,
on the following charges Disturbing the peace,
.; assault I; lodgings, 9; ineorrigible, 81 tres
pass, s; vagrancy, }; larceney, J. J. G. L. Cole,
committing magistrate.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
smadiay House Stables.

Since Mr.. II. L. Bowen relinquished the livery
business these stables are now under the manage
ment Of Mr.. Butler, proprietor Of the hotel, Who Is
prepared to accommodate the travelling public on
The most reasonable terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Quarry Accident.

james Hanley, employed In Martin kennedy's
quarry. near Texas, on Tuesday last fell from q
rock to the bottom Of the quarry, . considerable
distance, sustaining severe internal injuries. lie
10 attended by DR.. joseph Galloway.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
NY, Clothing Store.

This we'll known house. Ist west Baltimore
street, opposite Light street, has marked down
goods In all departments so that you can now Sc
cure excellent bargains. Those who want good
clothing should call nj once.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Legal Notices.

TINHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i scTibcr has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Baltimore county, letters tostamentary
on the estate Of
SAMUEL MILLER,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims rgainst the said estate are hereby warned
10 exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, TO
the subscriber,
on or Jefore Ie lliL day of Jaas, 1881,
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted 20 said e.
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand thi. is,h day Of November,
Nov. 20.-it.) Executor.
rINHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
l. Der has obtained from the Orphans Court for
Baltimore county, letters testamcntary on the es-
tate Of
WILLIAM 7. CANDLES,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
20 exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, TO
the subscriber,
on or before tie lI,G day Of June, 1851,
they may otherwise By Law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of November,
1850. RACHEL ANN CANDLES,
Nov. 2O.-it.) Rxccutrix.
rINHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub.
l. scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Baltimore county, letters Of administra-
tion on the estate Of
WILLIAM +. C0ALE,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the deceased are hereby warned 20
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof 20 the
subscriber,
on or before tie 2sh day Of JuHe, 1881;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted 20 said o..
tate are requested TO make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this goth day Of November,
1850. EDWIN BREvITT C0ALE,
Administrator with the will annexed.
Dec. lit.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Election Of Omcers.

Dsnison Post, q. A. r., Of woodberry, has
elected John w. Steigcrwsld commander, and Jas.
W. Hughlett, John Keller, Nicholas Bull, Henry
Nut,all aud L. y. Lstehford rePresentativesto the
department eneampment.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Examiners Appointed.

The Clerk Of the Circuit Court has appointed
DIR. @. ~. Bosiey and Z. b. Almony, Of Towson-
town, and Dr. +. q. Nelson, Of the 10th district,
examiners Of records In the Clerks once.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
Sale ofproporty.

James W. owings, auetioneer. sold on wednes.
day for Messs Alexander and Ripple, trustees Of
the estate Of The late Cary McCIelland. all tho
ieasehold and he.simpie interest Of tho deceased
In 21s acres cf land on the Dogwood road, % dis
trict, 10 Martin Sheeler for Sl2,l00.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CO.
DECEMBER TERM. 1850.

Hon. Richard Grason, Chief Judge; Hon. George
Yeiioti, Associate Jsdgej D.G.MeIafOsh,E .q.,
Stats's AIRY; VIM. N. Isaae, Egg, Clerk
WilIian A. Slade, Esg., Sheriff.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11
To,al from tho .hrce ncre..

Total from the hrce acres. 1851
These figures are aiken from my aecount-book.
have now plan,cdlhc same ground again in cab
bagc and lettuce.
Tho fertilizer applied TO this land was 800 lbs.
Of the Grange Agony Favorite Phosphate, which
was sown In NOVEMBER on the top Of the ground
before the ridges wee made for the cabbage and
lettuce; and nothing was put on afterwards. The
soil 10 q ciaycy loan.
This Is the eight year this ground has been in
cabbagc.--the average product for the seven pre-
ceding years havini been about 5000 year, which
this season 10 largely exceeded.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-11

c8- Hon. John W. Garrett was on Wednesday
reelected president Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, this making his twenty-ihird
consecutive term.
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EOR SALE.

Double Swing Back, shifting Plate Carrier and
Screw FOR hne adjustment Good ~ new. Also,
q c. G. Harrison Portrait Tube with combina-
tion Lenses, very correct. forfurther particulars
and terms, address,
DR. W. d. GAMDRILL,
Dec. 4.-itl AlbeFtOn, Howard co., Nd.
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Personal.

James c. Haynes. Ksq. Of the MinneapolI.
(Minnesota) bar, was In Towsontown on Thurlday
on professional business.
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OLDrIELD.s ExCELSIORp PUMP.

FINlIE undersigned has now on hand about 1900
j feet ofchoicc White Oak Pump Stock which has
bceni n spring water u sufficient length Of time 10
free IL from sap. Any Pump constructed Of this
stock is guaranteed not 10 give an unpleasant taste
tothe water. His arrangements for preparing Pump
Stock in the above manner are most ample and
complete. aud he will always be prepared 10 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. Ater the first year they
will be kept in order by him for ten years. for the
moderate sum Of Sl.OO per year.
cc-Lf the Eresi.ior Pu@P .loHid Hof yire sai-
isfrcioa /, ,rii b. remorei aud hs money refunded
Refers by permission to Il. Il. Boarnan. ESQ.,,
Tow sontown. Orders by mail, or In person, at
tended 60 promptly.
WILLIAM 0LDFIELD, Pump Maker.
Je.26.-ly.l Fountain Green. Hartford Co., Md.
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ATTENTION FARMERS!
Save Money by Insuring your Prop.
erty I'm the
Agricultural Fire Insurance COMFY
OF WATERFOWL, "
asses january Ist, 1875, 1890.

rINHE attention of farmers is directed to the great
j advantages in the way Of Fire Insurance, Of
fcred By the above Company.
Its assets amount 90 over 81, 600, 900, so that
failure is absolutely impossible.
Ia insures nothing but Dwellings and Farm
Property, rejecting all risky property, such as
manufacturing or mercantile establishments.
II not only pays for all losses BY fire, but for
damage. done BY LightaiRy, whether fire ensues or
not.
II also pays for Lire Stoek killed by lightning
anywhere on the farm. The latter feature will
commend this Company to the farming community.
The terms on which property is insured as
favorable as those Of any other Company in this
country.
A large number Of prominen; and well-known
persons have already attcs;ed their confidence In
this Company by insuring their property therein,
aud whose names will be furnished on application
to US.
For further particulars. rates. &C.. cal, on or
address, II. l.. BOWEN, Agent,
Towsontown, Baltimore county, Nd.
Jan. 2i.-ly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-16

Your committee next proceeded to examine
the books, stocks and valuables held by the
State Treasurer as custodian, and for this
ventory taken by A. Hero, Esq, notary, and
receipted by MIR. Burke to Dubuclet, late
Treasurer, together with such bonds and Sc
money therefor and failed to pay over the
same to the State.
Your committee further recommend the ap-
pointment of joint committee OF the General
Assembly, with authority to destroy the bonds