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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20
From Alber,on. ad D,s.r,ct.

From Alberton, I'D District D,HysroH.
CHtrerfs The NsE bridge BADLY Nceded-Life-
rary !SocieI,-Kicksd BY a Wholesome points on
the Dogwood road need looking after. Al one
point plank culvert is open, making II very
dangerous 10 strangers driving on the road as tho
rnssable portion Is to one side and barely wide
enough for one vehicle 10 pass II is n frst.class
trap TO catch the County Commissioners in q suit
for damages. II has been in this condition for
more than two weeks. Another small plank cul-
vert near Ben's Ran is in fair way 20 become
equally rs bad.
Our ncighborhood Is still very much inconve-
nienced BY the closing Of the bridge at Holo6slds
IL Is far from pleasant to drive through the ford
with the water coming into the carriage. and no,
really SAFE. i understand that the contract for
the new bridge has been given for some time and
no sign Of the new bridge appears. The nearest
points Of public crossing are Ellicott City, requr.
ing n circuit Of about eleven miles, AMI Wood
stock, about fourteen miles. Farmers from thi.
neghborhood with heavy loads must 20 by way
Of the White Grounds, adding two or three mile.
20 the journey, or cross Mr. Gary's bridge, at Al.
berton. which they are unwilling TO do. We all
hope the Commissioners Of both counties will have
this important matter attended to Mt m early date
The Diamond Ridge debating and literary soci.
ETY. has been recognized and meets nj the Friend.
meeting house every Monday night. We were
entertained last Monday night by an eloquen,
lecture by Mr.. Trainor, of the Powhatan literary
association. subject. "what Is pure and holy cdu-
cation!" Misses Lizzie and Annie Hartley. mem
bers Of the society, had the room very tastcfuily
decorated with evergreen. among which was the
motto. "welcomc e. ALL
On Wednesday. I7th inst, Mr.. John A. Briscoe
81 the LIST district, was kicked by n mule aud had
his LEFT arm broken between the shoulder and
elbow. The fracture was reduced by Drs. ". C..
Kloman and W. b. Gainbrill. BART.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

From Kingsville, 18th District.-fadiaa
SHn'mer-Reriroi Meeting Game- Lorcriag flay.
d'c.-Last week We had touch OF "lndian sum
iner" but since then there has bcen q change aud
on Saturday we had the FIRST snow storm of the
season. This will be apt TO hurry up the farmers
in saving their corn, and putting away turnips
and cabbage.
The revival meeting at Salem N. L. church
which has been in progress three weeks, closed on
Sunday night. II was conducted by Rev. Mr..
fcclcmycr.
Squirrels, rabbits and partridges arc abundan,
and hunters are having fine sport.
Since the success IL Garfield and Arthur the
Republicans are in unusually good spirits, while
those of the opposite party have u downeast look.
''everal bets were made here before the election
and afterwards Republicans "scooped" Ia their
prizes, such hats. boxes Of cigars, &e.
notice that the Democratic club Of Fork have
lowered their Hancock and English burgcc and
raised one bearing the name Of Hon. J. =. c. Tai.
bolt.
William. son Of Mr.. Edward Guyton, who ha.
been III with consumption for some time. died on
Friday, 18th instant.
am trying 10 get you more subscribers foI
your valuable paper and think shall succeed.
II.
t"lI." will accept our thanks for his efforts In
behalf Of the USloS. lie will confer favor BY
sending his full namc.-Ens.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Chase's Station oath District) Items.-
The fine weather Of the past fall has enabled far
iners and gardeners TO push ahead their work and
finish seeding In good time. Many farmers have
finished husking corn. We experienced the fret
snow storm Of the season last Saturday, with cold
and blustry weather.
The Gunpowder river Is full Of ducks at present
and sportsmen have fine shooting. The shooting
from the railroad bridge has been good and many
ducks. principally eanvas-b backs and red heads,
have been killed. Large numbers Of ducks arc
bedded around CAROLS Island and u II likely the
shooting there IL fine also.
Fish are very scarce In Seneca and Middle
rivers this fall and fisherman have boon unable 10
do ,::;:e than pay expenses. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

fAxiLr MoRrALirY.-The death Of little son
Of Rev. Isaac Shank from diph,heria, says the
waynesbOro' (Pa.) Record Of lith instant, 10 re-
corded under our obituary heading In to-day's
paper. There would seem to have been q singu-
lar mortality In the family Of Mr.. Shank. lie 10
the father Of II children. land Mrs 8. the mother)
the ore here referred TO making fifteen Of the
number that have been buried side by side In the
Greencastle Cemetery. OF the deceased two were
twins. named Adam and Eve. The eldest one
and two youngest are living. This Il . remark
able family record, for which We presume Il would
be hard 10 find a parallel case.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

A Coon Doc srORY.-The champion dog story
Of the season comes from little Delaware. The
Sussex Journal Of recent date says:
'Tobe, George w. Dennums favorite setter dog,
was seen by several members Of the family on
Saturday last. eagerly trying TO catch mouse
that was in basket half filed with corn. lie
would shake the basket. turn II round. but the
mouse was safely hid In the ears fcorn aud lobe
could not get At Il. Amer repeated failures he
began deliberately 60 take the ears Of corn out Of
the basket with his mouth and paw and lay them
carefully upon the aoor. When the basket was
nearly cmp,ied he succeeded In catching tho mouse
aud killed t. Then he took the ears Of corn and
replaced them one by one In the basket. walking
OF triumphaniy with the victim Of his sagacity."
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Fatal Acciden..-rranoI, J. Talbot, aged 81

Fatal Accident franeis J. Talbot, aged 81
year,, living with his widowed mother in this
county, and employed In the n. c. railroad shops
At Mount Vernon, met with an accident on Satur-
day last wich caused his death. lie was engaged
In oiling the machinery about 10 feet from the
floor. whom he lost his balance and fell, fracturing
bis skull and otherwise injuring himself. lie was
conveyed 10 the residence Of his mother, on Noun,
Royal bill, where be died IN few hours.
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Legal Notices.
Law Oflco OF Benjamin T.. Moore, ~ ST.
Paul Street, Baltimore. Nd.

LNLiZABETH II. HOPKINS, ASSIGNEE,
"a AND GERARD T. HOPKINS, HER HUS-
BAND. rs. THOMAS Il. MATTHEW'S, ANN
j. MATTHEW'S, ia he Cireai Court for BATH
wore coaHiy--iH Equity.
ORDERED by the Circuit Court for baltimore
county, this 25th day Of October, 1850, that the
sale made and reported by Elizabeth X. Hopkins
and Gerard +. Hopkins, Assignee. Of Mortgages
of the property mentioned in the proceedings in
the above entitled cause be ratified and confirm
cd, unless to the contrary thereof be shown,
on or before the ed day II Norember, 1850,
provided copy Of this order DO inserted In
some newspaper printed in Baltimore county.
once in each Of three successive weeks before the
22d day Of November, 1850. The report states
the amount Of sales 20 be 50, 10000.
WIN. NJ. ISAAC, Clerk.
True cory-Test:
wM. NJ. ISAAC, Clerk.
O,t IA IL
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Jury OF InquisItion.-On Tue.day sheril

Jury OF Inquisition.-0n Tuesday Sheriff
Slade empanncled jury Of inquisition TO inquire
into the sanity OF Morrow d. Lowry, Of Pa, the
proceedings being necessary In order 10 allow the
trustees Of the estate to dispose Of portion Of the
property. Lowry was found to be lunatic, and
sn inquisition signed accordingly. Ills estate
70 valued at s2i9,soo, and Frank Gunnison and
Harriet J. Lowry, tho wife, have been appointed
trustees Of the estate. In 1876 Lowry was de.
elared insane In Erie county, Pa, and the pro-
eecding here was for the purpose Of having the
same established In this State, the trustees de-
sire TO sell tract Of land near Bayvicw Asylum
for So 900.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Body Snatchers. The discovery was made
on Thursday that two graves In baltimore Gene
terry, on the Belair road, the city limits had
been robbed Of their occupants. and much excite.
mcnt d the result. The bodies stolen were those
Of Mrs. Annie Carter, i3 years old, buried Sept
goth, last, and Miss Jane Smith, her daughter
aged 10, buried November 9Th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Fire.-on N ,nisy u.otnng lat u house be
longing e. Mr.. Urn,. aud occupied by Gcn. John
son. colored. t'iaHtr'l IN the J"ppa Tond. neal
Riders Station i.."l Gre during the ah,rbcs o
Johnson ami h. are. there being no one at hom'
but the children. who gave the alarm and the Or,
was soon extiBguishcd By neighbors. The only
damage was the burning Of some bedding and
furniture.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

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an E.fi@aLie Lady aud .issiirc 81 ne isaeo---
Agricultural CiEG Msr'irg. dc.-- Mrs. Elizabeth
". Bosiry WiIc # Mr.. Tho. - lioslcP, ST., de
parted this life on the evening ai the 10Th. at her
residence. three miles from Cockeysvile, on Yves
tern Run. She had been in feeble health for
several years. Her age was ~ Year,. Her re-
mains will he inferred az l,osley ". i. church, at
10 4. NJ, Igth instant.
Mr.. BENJAMIN r. Matthews, u venerable neigh
Dor, having been In failing health for about two
years, died at his residence. near Sparks Station,
on the afternoon OF the l7th, In the 18th year OF
his age. For many years he was the Justice OF
the Peace for this section aud administered the
duties Of his Office In just and impartial manner
lie had been married 20 years and had been an
unusually healthy man, nc-er, until his Last i'll
ness, having been confined 10 his bed. lilo had
no children. but wife survives him. In the death
Of Mr.. Matthews Jessop's ". L. church loses an
other Of lie aged members. Ills funeral viii take
place at the church ON the 10Th, ct $50 7. NJ. Mr.
Matthews having been n man Of christian princi-
Piles and marked soeiability no will be greatly
missed in tho community, and whilst Providence
has deprived Of his presence, yet the legacy OF
true character has been left Us, by which We all
can profit.
Tho Senior Gunpowdor Agricultural Club met
ut Mr.. Lewis ". Bacon's, Saturday, Nov. 18th, all
the members present except four. The question
respecting the making and application of manure
was again taken up. There difference OF
opinion rs 10 making compost thc manure anu
the mode Of applying the same fresh from the
stable, the majority favoring the latter plan.
Several articles on the subject read. Mr..
VIM. b. Sands and other visitors were present, and
the meeting proved very interesting one. Mr..
Bacon has been a member Of the Club but short
time aud this was the fret meeting ut his house,
no inspection committee was appointed. as 10
usually done. lie will now have time TO prepare
for the next visit, and should DO so, rs some of
these committees inspect closely and do not hest
tate to give their opinion rs TO the true state Of
things. PnII.oroLfS.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Trustees Sale.-Mcssrs. Doarman and Ensor
trustees, sold on the premises, On Monday last.
two tracts Of land the first situated on the north
side of lIollins street. being lot 90 by 100 feel.
subject TO ground rent Of 1924 per year; pur-
chased by Mrs. Lchner and n. Piel for $3.50
the second lot. adjoining the FIRST being II feet .
inches by 30 feet 4 inches, improved by q brick
dwelling house, sold 10 Michael Lehner for 81 400.
The property belonged TO the estate Of the late
John Albert,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Driving Accident.--Mr. Harry Catheart,
painful accident on the 18th instant. lie was
driving by the farm Of Mr.. A. s. Abel, near Pixies
Vile. when his horse took fright at the discharge
Of a gun In the field near by, causing him To run
away, throwing Mr.. Csthcart out, cutting his
head and bruising him so badly that he has been
unable 10 leave the house since.
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nni,imnra conn.v schnnia -Mr Rrui

Baltimore County Schools.-Mr. Bruf, sec.
rotary Of :hc School Board. has prepared for The
Hoard the annual report for the scholastic year
ending September 30th. 1850.
The report states the number Of white schools "a
be 1879. all Of which open during the full four
terms. Tho colored schools are thirty in number
several Of them were open only par: Of the year
Total number Of schools, l59.
The number OF male teachers is as follows
Principals, 1893; ASSISTANTS {. Female principals
n f; assistants, IS. Total, 23G. OF the whole
number. there were 30 coiorci principals and one
eolorcd assistant.
Tho total number Of pupils enrolled durin; the
scholastic year was i2.Oi2. 1859 Of whom were
eolorcd. G.S3: were males and 5,50s females. The
average attendance was G,0lS.
The receipts aggregated $ijG.9SG.9s AMI the
disbursements SliS. 553.l3. leaving n balance on
hand Of $, i33.i9. The following were among the
principle items ofexpcnditurc: Teachers salaries
white and colorcd. about 100000; for building
scheol-houses, si9.9sj.5S: for repairing samc.
s3.6l5.5s; furniture, blackboards and stoves. 81.
~, and for books and stationery about So GOO
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Brewery Property sold.-The property
known ~ Muth's Brewery, on the Belair road,
near boundary avenue, vas sold on Saturday
last by Messrs. ON and Reynolds, trustees.
II embraces brewery buildings, music and dancing
the double brick dwelling, saloon and bowling
alley. lot 100 BY $40 feet, ground rent 5000, all
N. \. draeH for s25,500 Dwelling near by. lot
IS by l20 feet, In fee, TO GEORGE Stearns Tor $685.
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catonsyille Horse Rnilway.-rho ann.

Catonsville Horse Railway.-Thc annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of this eompuny was
held in Baltimore on Thursday when the follow
Ing officers were elected for tho ensuing year
President, John q. Holland. who has held the
Office since 1858 treasurer, II. II. Graue; secre-
tary, w. W. 0rndorf; ticket agent. y. Mcngen.
hardt; directors BENZ. Whitley. J. W. Flack, II.
II. Graue, A. II. Smith, Frank Prick, Jere. Storm
aud J. c. Holland. The road IL prospecting finely,
the treasurer's report showing an increase Of Is,
$50 passengers over last year.
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From Eklo. 9th pistrict.-Pro,rae,ed N

From Ekio, 9th District.-Proiraeted Meet
isg-A EoHrishiRg .Schoot-T Torch Light Process
sion-Ne1 HoHse-- Thririsy Village, de.-Thc
Rows. Burhman and Kelley are conducting pro-
traeted meeting ri the NJ. +. church. As yet the
success has not been aa;teFing. not IN account oi
the uves- righteousness or our people, bu, rather
because Of perfect indifference which seems to
exist un their part in reference 60 attending
church. Some attribute IL 90 the agitation on the
subject Of politics. Let this be as IL may. Prcsi-
dental ci,cion nor politics can save the people,
II /; lees the country.
Oar pGblic school, which IL under the control Of
Prof. T.. g. Ebaugh. Il prospecting finely. having
on rnll 81 pupils. Would that our Commi ssioncrs
had Il within their power to build q commo.
iions house. believing that 10 the finances would
justify !; "'r friend, Mr. Gore, would not hesitate
long ia satisfying the wants Of the people
The Garfield and Arthur club propose holding
grand torchiight procession on Thursday night,
November 18th. TO which all the clubs Of the ad-
joining districts will be invitcl. Instrumental
music will be secured TO cnliven the occasion. IL
is the intention cf the club TO keep up the organ-
zatiun.
Mr.. Samuel BaIblitz has erected new house on
Pleasant Hill and will move in on the 18th inst.
This little villagc-which L. n continuation Of
Miitlct0wn-is last out stripping the old hamlet.
On accoun, of having no railroad connection and
the Little GunPowdcr river not being navigablc.
her exports and Imports so light that President
warner" WIZ nut nave W aPpoiht c"hect"' "
customs. but will need 10 keep our posioilicc in
running order. and lust here will say Idon'i know
n more efficient aud deserving person for the
position than the present incumbent. As the
salary does net justify any great attempt on tho
par, Of hungry ofhce-seekers, I presume II will
remain undsturbcd.
Farmers are about through with contrasting
and the recent rains having mellowcd the soil
they are now bnsily engaged in blowing for next
years crop. 5.
rs" viii confer favor by sending his full
name.-Eps.l
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From oardenville, ia,h District.


I'ariHY fer lee UnTr.sf TLe Frsf SH",r-l Sers,.
H'"'cr I'rsdi'i.d-Inyr"riny ccmeicry-R.-
n'"'i.J Dead Hodiss-Hcary Co,m crop.-Our
people who have ice. ponds arc now busy getting
ready for the ice harvest by repairing the banks
nnd in many places charging the ponds. MS the
demand for ice this winter, should there be any,
will he greater than for many years. There are
n score Of ponds on the Bclair road and ~ there
was only one freeze last winter. the butchers and
brewrTics were not more than half supplied and
they had to secure ice from the North nj n cost Of
$500 and 5000 per ton. Some butchers who
could not afford TO pay Si0n or $500 TO have their
houses illed have had their hogs and bceves killed
and dressed nt packing houses Mt great loss and
Inconvenience TO them. On this account they will
make grca, effort this winter to get ice.
We bad quite snow storm on Saturday and II
was indeed win;ry. I heard many remark that
they never knew much snow To fall the fret
time. see that Vennor, the Canadian weather.
prophet, predicts severe winter and says We are
to have n snow storm on the 22d Of December, 10
commence at LIS a. IN. and that the fall Of snow
will average ] feet In depth. II this proves true
We viii have jolly time at Christmas. Our Gar
dcnvillc prophet says We will have eleven SHOWS
this winter because the moon was eleven days old
when the first snow fell.
large number Of silver maple trees are being
planted in the new Catholic cemetery ut this place
The walks and drives have all been laid oil aud
the trees planted on either side Of the drives.
making n very pretty improvement. A number
Of intcrments have already been made and the
grounds are we'll adapted for burial purposes. be.
ing high and dry. I doubt whether better loca.
ton could have been secured around the city.
A number Of the residents Of this place, your
correspondent included, have received notice 10
remove their dead from Glendy burying grounl.
Al the intersection Of Belar avenue and broadway,
a the city intends opening broadway through
these grounds. On last Thursday about 200 per-
sons were present and much indignation was ex-
pressed toward the trustees of tho church for sell.
ing the right to the city for $4,000, thus compel
ling the removal Of the bodies.
Mr.. Charles II. Amos has the "boss'' corn. Gcld.
as told your readers some weeks ago. There are
acres in the field and the yield 90 barrels to
the acre. IL any one in Baltimore county has corn
TO beat that let Us hear from them. The stalks
averaged u to II feet in height. The corn was
planted :; feet apart each way on n clover sod Of
five years standing, being top dressed with stable
manure. 80 1t pays TO put crop in right.
NJ. A. H.
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pIdn.t uct Hmm. The HlLridrr For hunlinr

Didn't Got Him. The Rlkridgc Fox hunting
ciub ride fne horscs. wear candy uniforms. made
~ London, aud own large pack II hounds. The
'ubcFs rode down t. The ialh district last Sat.
ur'iay aud started onc foN hi,h they hi not get
bacausc their dugs hadn't enough ''inii. hut the
fox was almost scared TO death at the light Of
such "spanking" crowd Of huntsmen. II they
wanted 10 eaies the fox they shoald have rallied
an Mr.. Nick. ri.n. lie has pack IS dogs
from which n los Ms.er escanes.
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Private Sale of Valuable Property.-M

Private Sale OF Valuable Property
Joseph Smith, trustee. lately sold at private sale
part Of The old Smith homestead, near Pimiico
race track. comprising 90 acres, Improved with
dwelling and necessary outbuildings. TO Mr.. VIM
Jennings, Of Kentucky, for $4,000. Mr.. Jen.
nings. who will occupy the place, Is the owner. Of
some ine running horses.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-11-20

Literary. favorable TO the formation
OF literary society In Towsontown, are requested
10 meet at the high school building, on Tuesday
evening next, 23d inst, at S o'clock.
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Accident.-On Thursday last n little son Of
Horace McCaucy. Of woodberry. fell from the
bridge spanning Jones' falls, In that place. break.
ing one of his legs aud his right arm.
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Harry ArllnRton.-A two.thirds interest In
this well.kn"vn Iru,iing stallion has been sold by
Mr.. Tadi tn H.. E,nj. Il. Ridgely. ut good
round n-urc. The horse will not be used for
breeding purpose neat season hut will be put In
training and i expected 10 do some big work.