The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-01-22


thrown from sicd while eOasting.
A daughter of Mrs. Rutter Of this place.
aged abou, IS years. died Saturday night last
amer very brief illness Of scarlet fever. She bad
been In delicate health for some time.
MIR. Jacob Correii, native ofCarroii coun-
~, but for twenty years resident Of Baltimore
county. died at his home near Pikcssiile, . few
days ago. in the goth year Of his age.
a portion Of the roof covering a very large
barn on th. farm occupied by John Tracy, near
Arlington. I'd district, was crushed in by the
weight OF snow upon II few days ago.
Rev. John Fox. pastor Of the Presbyterian
church at IIampden, Falls road. sailed for Europe
a few days ago for the benefit Of his health. which
has for some time been in q shattered condition.
Nathaniel Spiccr, Of the eth district, was
thrown from his sleigh near Partition, on wednes-
day, receiving severe cuts on his head, leg and aru
His horse took fright st n passing train and ran
away.
The executors ofthc late VIM. wilkins have
leased piece Of ground In the Let district, to the
County Commissioners. ut annual rental Of
$3.50. the same to be used for the purposes Of
county road.
-winfeid J. Taylor, Esq. n popular young
member Of the Baltimore county bar and = resi-.
dent Of Govanstown. has been commissioned by
Gov Hamilton an aid camp on his stat, with
the rank Of colonel.
Thomas Lee. aged 90 years, son 0: John
Lee. living on Quaker lane, waveriy, was killed
on 18th inst. in u railroad accident at Ceilings
willie. Pa. lie was freight brakeman on the
Connellsyille railroad.
Rev. J. II. C. Dosh. pastor Of the NJ. Z.
church at Arlington, this county, has been 81 for
some time and his condition IL very little improv-
cd. lie Is the father-in law Of Mr.. Lewis N.
Bacon, county court clerk.
Frank l.. Morling. assessor for the ID dis
trict, this week made an additional return 10 the
County Commissioners Of assessments amounting
TO 1851 sol 300 Of this amount was upon the
estate Of the late Chauncey Brooks.
Capt. Mcintosh having resigned. the Tow.
son Guards will hold . meeting Tuesday night
next for the purpose Of electing new officers. In
justice and for the good Of the company those In
line OF promotion should be advanced.
John W. Bear, better known as the "Buek-
eye blacksmith" political stump speaker, died
In Philadelphia on 18th inst. Mr.. Dear 10 not
unknown to our people. he having addressed .
number Of political meetings In this county.
Rev. E. u. Waits. for some time pastor Of
the Baptist church at Hereford, this county, has
accepted call to the passionate Of the First Bap-
list Church. Cumberland, Nd. lie will enter
upon his new Geld Of labor Sunday, February 9th.
Mr.. VIM. II. Benson, for some months pas,
has departed for pastures new. There wasn't such
. BONANZA In the newspaper business as he thought
and he was fortunate in finding Il out right soon.
Mr.. Milton W. oIutt, appointed by the
County Commissioners 20 collect the benefits for
the opening OF public road In the % district
fled his bond in the sum Of 81 300 on Wednesday.
His sureties are DR.. 7. z. 0frutt and Maria L. A.
0Gutt.
-Mr. II. W. craumer. general agent Of the
Western Maryland Mutual Beneficial Association,
lately returned from trip 10 Illinois, Indiana
and Iowa, where he was engaged In establishing
agencies for his company. He reports tho pros
poets for business very good.
Mr.. James Pearee. wsli-knowu citizen Of
the 9Th district, Baltimore county, died at his
idence, near Parkton, on I'd inst. Mr.. Peafce
was an honorable man and good citizen. and en-
joyed the confidence and esteem Of his friends
and acquaintances.-Beiair -Eyis.
-Hissey and Irving. the two men indicted
In connection with Martin on the charge Of steal
ing harness from the stable Of Mr.. J. D. Mallory,
waverly, were tried In the Circuit Court here on
Monday aud acquitted. There still 10 another
indictment against them for burglary.
The will Of tho late Benjamin p. Matth-
ews, OF the sth district, was admitted 20 probate
this week. His estate, valued at about $1,000, 10
bequeathed 60 his wife during her life aud then
20 Charles Brooks and his children. Mrs. Matth-
WV ea' -Hss Dss~hE afe sae OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mr.. Nicholas J. Watkins, member Of the
baltimore county bar and at one time q resident
Of Towsontown, 10 nov editing the Daily Journal,
Published at Tucson, Arizona. For some time
Mr.. Watkins was connected with the Baltimore
city press. lie Is clever gentleman and an able
writer.
Mr.. Charles Bausman, who died 81 his res
idenee In the 18th district, 18th inst, aged 81
years, was az one time engaged in the business Of
A..~t. -.
business with ex-sherih Samuel p. Storm, an aged
siiissn Of this county. For years past Mr. d. was
engaged In farming.
-George Shock, son Of Nicholas Shock, Of
this place, was home on q visit this week. He
has been employed on the Pan Handle railroad,
running west from Pittsburg. for about fve years.
and 10 nov acting In the capacity Of freight con-
= ductor His younger brother, Charles, 10 also
employed on the sane road.
.-Anothsr large slsighing party. composed
Of number Of prominent people from Baltimore,
spent Tuesday evening at the smsdlsy House, en-
jcying one Of mine host Buffers good suppers and
tripping the light fantastic. The smediey, this
winter, has been quite popular place Of resort
for parties Of this character.
james N. Howard, . native Of Frederick
county, but for years connected with the grocery
house Of Thos. N. Green Bro, Baltimore, died
on 18th inst, OF organic disease Of the heart lie
was well known 70 many people In Baltimore
county and was very popular. Mr.. Howard had
BEEN married but seven weeks.
-Duhpg the past year there were sG3 In.
mates In the State Insane asylum at Spring Grove.
located In the ist district q this county. The
cost for current expenses was s311.3e per capita,
which would be enough to pay the board of each
inmate at . good hotel. The oeieers' salaries
alone amounted 70 s2i ,tss.t7.
The Gathard ease tsrminated In . verdict
Of murder In the hrst degree, thejary having been
cut about twenty -four hours before reaehing an
= %gresment Durins The progress Of the trial the
many Of them being from the 18th district and
were friends and aequaintanccs of The late Mr..
Woods. Mr.. John orason, counsel for Gothard,
although he had uphlll verk ffem The start, han.
died bis ease with sklli and made Q determined
aght for selisat He has moved for . new trial
and the motion viii BE- argued next week.