The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-07-02

by Major Harry Gilmor aud others.
"A few days ago Constable Markley. Of the
18th district, shot prisoner Who attempted 10 cs.
cape from him, wounding him slightly.
Hon. Samuel J. Randall. Of Pennsy lvanis,
will deliver the annual address Mt the next fair of
the Baltimore County Agricultural Society.
-One hundred dogs belonging 10 the Pataps-
CO Fox Hunting Club are kenneled on the
grounds Of the Maryland Gun Club at Pimlieo.
a number Of families from Baltimore will
eneamp on Summit Grove camp grounds two or
three wcelx before the regular meeting in August.
The County Commissioners ask for pro-
posais for building one-story engine housc
the adjoining lot 10 the police station in Canton.
In a late report vennor says the entrance
Of July will be cool and showcry aud the present
outlook for the Fourth Is not very promising
one"
The Towson Guards propose holding n
grand tournament and pic mic in the course Of a
few weeks. The Guards know how To get such
things up.
Rev. 4. W. Scott, Prcsiden, Of the Dis.
trict, will lay the corner. stone Of Tyson's NJ. =.
church. colOrrd. at Melvale, y. e. X. r., Sunday,
July 10th. at o'clock ,. M.
There now $40 inmates In the Mary
land Hospital for the Insane, located at Spring
Grove, in the lat district of this county. There
are accommodation but for 100.
The list Of Democratic candidates for Office
is being augmented every week aud if they con
tnae to increase half the party will be in the field
by the time the primary comes of.
The County Commissioners on Tuesday
passed order foTbidding the use Of fireworks in
the Belt on the 9Th of July. aud the county po.
lice are directed 60 arrest all offenders.
AIR. Tydings won the prize--a handsome
silver iankard-at the shooting at the Maryland
Gun Club grounds, Pimiico, Few days ago. lie
made score Of 30 out Of = possible 30.
There will be celebration and pic. mic at
Groom's Dairy Grove, Towsontown, on Monday
H. q a
81 innocent amusements will be provided.
The three days encampment Of Denison
Post, q. A. r., Of wo.dberry. will commence on
Monday next. July ith. Various amusements
will be provided during the eneampment.
-Rev. J. u. Stitt. pastor OF the First ~. T..
Europe to-day. His many friends In baltimore
county Wish him safe and pleasant voyage.
The NJ. u. sabbath school Of Mt. wash
ingtOn will hold picnic on the 9Th. William s.
keeeh, Esq, of Towsontown, will deliver an ad-
dress. A band of music will be In attendance.
Martha A. Gill filed bill for divorce In
the Circuit Court against her husband, John II.
Gin, and on Saturday last the Court passed de-
cree Diminishing the bill aud refusing the divorce.
Monday next will be the i0jth birth day
Of Uncle Sam. The old fellow loses none Of his
strength by his weight Of years-fact IL the older
comes.
The coiored people are the only ones In
Towsontown who will celebrate the 9TH Of July.
They expect 60 have q rousing time and if the
weather IL lair there will no doubt be large
crowd.
On Saturday last Mr.. II. l.. Bowen. agen,
for the Agricultural Insurance Company Of Water.
town. n. T., and other companies. insured for Mr..
David Carroll, new houses in the town Of lamp
den, Falls road.
We learn that about 200 worth Of the
Baltimore and Delta railway bonds have been sold
IN ~ It'll ~ 4. a a
10 evidence that capitalists have faith in the sue
cess Of the enterprise.
Mr.. William y. Wharton presented his Lou
isiana alligator TO Mr.. Lewis II. Urban, aud he
being also in dilemma TO know what to do with
u the "baste" was on Thursday delivered 10 Capt.
cassel, ut Druid Hill Park.
Tho thirteenth annual commencement Of
the Academy Of Mount 81. Agnes, Mount Wash.
ington. took place On Wednesday. the exercises
being Of an unusually interesting character. The
attendance was very large.
-Towsontown will be n place Of churches
two Methodist-and two more are to be built-a
Catholic aud Presbyterian. This IL not bad for
population Of less than 500.
The eolored churches Of 50. Johns Circuit,
Rev. i. W. Scott. minister 10 charge. will hold .
camp meeting In Mr.. Richard Capron's woods. on
Roland avenue, near Woodbury., commencing
July 18th and ending July 2Gth.
Among number Of the young ladies who
were awarded premiums nj the late commence.
msnt Of Hannah More Academy was Miss Mary
ID. Wright, daughter ofJohn Wright, Esq. q we'll
known citizen Of the 3D. district.
The well-known trotting stallion, Harry
Arlington, Is now at the Herring Run race track,
having returned from Northern trotting circuit.
He is entered for the summer meeting Of the Car.
roll County Agricultural Society.
Mr.. George d. Miliisan and family are
boarding at Mrs. stansbury's, on the lIilsn road.
10 haa HSA 81. n
miles south Of Towsontowp. TO . Mr.. Lsvsriag, Of
Baltimore, for the summer months.
---Bsiors lea sing the Clipper mill, Woodbury.,
20 take charge cf warrea factory, as manager,
Mr.. Reuben Gladfstsr vas presented By the sm.
ployees Of the machine shops with = handsome
ivory head cane and Masonic emblem.
The eighteenth annual commencement Of
the Metre Dame Collegiate Institute for Young
Ladies, near Govanstown, took place on Tuesday
and was very largely attended. Among the grad.
yates was Miss Lily p. weatheriy, Of this county.
The late Grand Jury recomme ndsd that the
doors TO the Grand Jury room be doubled and
that other precautions be taken to secure the So
erecy Of the proceedings Of future bodies. Did
the Jury discover eaves-droppsrs with their ears
20 the key -holey
A gentleman entered the Office Of Baiii.
more county magistrate few days ago and In
qured Of the only occupant u the Squire had the
powers Of notary republic. The reply was very
amusing, 20 wit "No cir, my brothers not no
tary republic he's Q Democrat"
Mr.. J. Maurice Watkins, assessor of new
property In the 9th district, on Wednesday made
an additional return 10 the County Commission.
ers amounting TO $i29.s75. Included In this re-
turn 10 an assessment Of $5o,oeo upon the add.
ton 10 Mount Vernon mill, Falls road.
There will be tub race on that classic and
beautiful stream, Jones' falls, In woodberry, on
the 9Th Of July, commencing at 10 .. m. We
would suggest that the contestants put their tubs
on wheels a. ordinarily there 10 not enough water
In tho Falls At that point 20 aoat . single.
Mr.. Thomas G. Bruf. who returned from
his wedding tour on Saturday evening last, vas
ssrenatsd BY the Tousoa band on Tuesday even
Ing. The Towson Guards. Of which Mr.. BruG 10
Orderly Sergeant, also turned out In bis honor
and both organizations were entertained 81 Ur-
bans restaurant.
Soon after breakfast on Thursday morning
The residents Of some Of the principal streets Of
Towsontown were disgusted and almost siekensd
By the terrible oder arising from . cart load Of
putrid oaai and blood from the slaughter house
being driven past their doors. the stencil from
which vas simply sliding. This stuff. We learn,
u bought BY farmer near town 10 feed 10 his
hogs. Il Is well 10 haul the ofal away but hardly
The proper thing 10 drag u through the principal
streets to the disgust Of every one.